Explore Calderdale's stunning landscape on foot, cycle or horseback during The Walk and Ride Festival 2017. There are lots of activities and events in Calderdale and across the South Pennines. The festival runs from 9 - 24 September and there is lots to get involved with. For events, dates and times visit: http://www.walkandridefestival.co.uk
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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!
History in the making – The Piece Hall grand reopening next week…
The Piece Hall GRAND REOPENING When The Piece Hall reopens at 9.30am on Yorkshire Day, 1 August; the fascinating history of the monumental Grade I Listed structure will be brought to life with an imaginative range of FREE activities. Launch into action with a special heritage challenge that will take you on a journey of … Continue reading History in the making – The Piece Hall grand reopening next week…
The Great Get Together at Crow Wood Park
Friends of Crow Wood Park & Memory Lane Cafe organised The Great Get Together in Crow Wood Park as part of the series of events taking place up & down the country in memory of Jo Cox. One of Jo's friends, Halifax MP Holly Lynch got proceedings underway where families took part in lots of … Continue reading The Great Get Together at Crow Wood Park
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