Honour and Celebrations for Hannah

Calderdale’s double Gold Medallist, Hannah Cockroft, is set to become a Freewoman of the Borough.

Hannah is set for a real Calderdale welcome when she returns from her Paralympic triumph.

The Council has invited her to attend a civic celebration on Thursday 13 September Halifax’s historic Piece Hall. The public event is where people from across Calderdale will have the chance to share Hannah’s delight at winning the 100m and 200m sprint events.

The fun at the Piece Hall is due to start at 4.30pm when comedian, after dinner speaker and comedy writer, Pete Emmett will interview people who have played an important role in Hannah’s life, including her former primary school Headteacher, her former sports teacher and her coaches.

An Bavarian Stompers, led by one of Calderdale’s Olympic torchbearers Frank Chislett, and the Halifax Young Singers will provide the entertainment before Hannah arrives with the Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr John Hardy, at 6.00pm.

Come along and welcome our hero home.