Halifax Stories All One Collective & St. Augustine’s Centre are proud to be collaborating with Counterpoints Arts to bring the stories of people in Halifax to life. Through free art workshops in the Piece Hall in February 2018, this work will focus on collaborations between new and established communities. Counterpoints Arts are funding the workshops … Continue reading Halifax Stories – free art/workshops throughout February
What’s On
Halifax Comedy Festival 2017
<!-- -->Starting 20th Oct 2017 See all Dates for this event Halifax Comedy Festival is held on the following dates: 20th October 2017 to 28th October 2017 Six venues + over 20 acts = one great Comedy Festival! The Halifax Comedy festival is back for a third year from 20th - 28th October 2017. Tickets … Continue reading Halifax Comedy Festival 2017
Local Studies Welcome Day at the new Halifax Central Library!
Friday 8th September 9.30am to 6.30pm, free admission Start your visit to the newly opened library by picking up a Square Roots heritage leaflet and following a self-guided tour round the building and local sites of historical interest. The tour ends in the new Local Studies department on the lower ground floor. Take time to have … Continue reading Local Studies Welcome Day at the new Halifax Central Library!
Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival 2017 this weekend!
Rushbearing dates back several centuries to a time when rushes were simply a floor covering in churches. Each year, it was out with the old and in with the new. Over many years this tradition has gradually turned into a celebration and a holiday involving music, Morris dancing and revelry. There are many ways to … Continue reading Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival 2017 this weekend!
Halifax Agricultural Show 2017 returns next month
Saturday 12 August 2017 Adults £8 advance £10 on the day Children and Concessions £4 advance £5 on the day Family £20 advance £25 on the day The Halifax Agricultural Show is the largest show of its kind in the local region and offers something for everyone. There are goats, cattle, sheep, horses, poultry, rabbits … Continue reading Halifax Agricultural Show 2017 returns next month