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Get the latest scoop on concerts and gigs, festivals, family events and everything else that’s happening in Calderdale. Browse our events guide to discover what’s on today, what’s on this weekend, and more things to do this month.
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Sat
13
Dean Clough Artist Talks
The Arts Charity at Dean Clough present a series of engaging artist talks in the Crossley Gallery, a unique opportunity to delve into the creative processes and inspirations of our
Fri
06
Halifax Heritage Festival 2024
The Halifax Heritage Festival returns for its 10th Anniversary from the 6th to 15th September 2024 - enjoy tours, trails talks, family fun days, open days, exhibitions, shows, festivals, music,
Sat
07
Wild Words Exhibition
Wild Words: Ted Hughes and the Poetry of Calderdale. A new exhibition at Bankfield Museum on local poetry including Ted Hughes The rugged and beautiful landscape of Calderdale has inspired
Thu
19
The Arrival of Railways in Calderdale – A talk by Philip Hellawell
Doors 7pm. Start: 7.30pm Based around what happened before they came, and what happened afterwards. All are welcome. Free entry to members of Calderdale Industrial Museum Association, £4 to visitors.
Thu
26
Heptonstall Museum History Talk – New Worlds Down Under
7pm In 1788, the First Fleet landed at Botany Bay with its first cohort of convicts, beginning the settlement of Australia. Mary Ellen describes the role of women in this
Wed
02
History of Holdsworth House Talk and Supper
Evening of Wednesday 2nd October Delve into the rich history of Holdsworth House at a special event featuring brilliant guest speaker and historian, David Glover, president of the Halifax Antiquarian
Sat
05
Elland as It Was (In Old Pictures) – a New Presentation by David Glover
2pm A new presentation by David Glover in aid of Halifax and District Organists' Association, at All Saint's Church, Elland. Free entry. Refreshments available. Donations appreciated.
Thu
10
Town – A Grassroots Music Festival 2024
The 2024 Town music festival takes place in Halifax from 10th - 20th October 2024 The festival is being curated and organised by The Grayston Unity and will include live
Wed
16
The Life of Laura Annie Willson, MBE – Suffragette, Housebuilder and Engineer
Doors 7pm. Start: 7.30pm A talk by Anne Kirker. Laura Annie Willson is soon to be celebrated with a Blue Plaque by Halifax Civic Trust. Calderdale MBC have named the
Thu
17
Heptonstall Museum History Talk – Meeting An Urgent Need
7pm Meeting an Urgent Need: The Deceased Brother's Widow's Marriage Act 1921 During the First World War, the government rejected calls to legalise marriages between men and the widow of
Thu
31
Simon Reeve: To the Ends of the Earth
7:30pm Simon is an author and TV presenter, and one of the world’s most adventurous travellers. His unique brand of documentary film-making combines travel and adventure with current affairs, history,
Sat
02
An afternoon of Poetry
Saturday 2nd November 1.30pm - 3.30pm An afternoon of readings from local poets at Bankfield Museum. West Yorkshire has been the birthplace of some of the finest British poets of
