Request for help to build a map of Calderdale’s historic water infrastructure

The Environment Agency is appealing for help from historians, landowners and communities in the Calder Valley to help produce a detailed map of old land drains, goits and mill ponds to determine whether they could be brought back into use to aid the fight against flooding. As well as identifying the locations of the old … Continue reading Request for help to build a map of Calderdale’s historic water infrastructure

Come along to your next Sowerby Bridge & PACT meeting: Wednesday 7th September 2016

Meetings are attended by local ward Councillors, Calderdale Council staff, Police and local services on request. If you cannot attend a meeting but would like to raise a matter please contact the Halifax Central ward Forum team on 01422 365948 or email wardforumhalifaxcentral@calderdale.gov.uk To view the minutes from the previous meeting click here We look … Continue reading Come along to your next Sowerby Bridge & PACT meeting: Wednesday 7th September 2016

Science Fiction Festival at Brighouse and Central Library this September…

From 22-25 September there is a Science Fiction Festival at Brighouse and Central Library. The festival falls on the week of the 150th Anniversary of H.G. Wells’ birthday and there are events for both adults and children, including author events and film screenings. On Saturday 23 September at Brighouse Library there will be face painting, … Continue reading Science Fiction Festival at Brighouse and Central Library this September…

Halifax Heritage Festival 8th – 11th September 2016

Halifax Heritage Festival 2016: 8 September 2016 - 11 September 2016 A series of exciting events running alongside the UK English Heritage Open Days. For more information go to:  info@marketinghalifax.co.uk or like their page Halifax Heritage Festival 2016| Mix of free and paid events in various locations across Halifax, including: Hidden Churchyard Tales  Barry's Masterpiece Lister Lane … Continue reading Halifax Heritage Festival 8th – 11th September 2016