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The iconic ‘wet shirt’ worn by Colin Firth in the BBC adaptation of Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen will be on display at Bankfield Museum. The classic 1995 television scene saw Mr. Darcy dive into a lake and emerge with his shirt wet and clinging to him, only to be unexpectedly confronted by the

A retrospective exhibition of works by the late Barry De More, one of the North’s greatest expressive artists, and a pop-up replica of his studio.   When: Sat 17th August – Sun 29th September  Where: Upstairs & Mosaic Galleries, D Mill 1st Floor  How much: Free, no booking required.  For more details: Contact reception on 01422 250250 or email reception@deanclough.com 

The Everybody Gallery is delighted to present a series of micro residencies. Each artist has the freedom to develop their practice in the way that works best for them in our spacious and inspiring gallery. We can’t wait to welcome so many amazing artists to our space. We’ll be kicking things off with Rawan Hasan,

A brand-new children’s heritage trail around Dean Clough, designed exclusively for the Halifax Heritage Festival. Where: Around the Dean Clough site  How Much: Free from D Mill reception  For more details: Contact reception on 01422 250250 or email reception@deanclough.com   

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 poets for generations, most famously, the Poet Laureate Ted Hughes (1930-1998). This new exhibition at Bankfield Museum celebrates the poets and poetry of the region,

10am - 4pm This ‘portrait’ of the Halifax area in 2023 was carried out by 63 contributors from the local community. They produced 2471 photographs and 41 pieces of writing. Their work forms the most recent Grid Project, a project which uses systematic approaches to documentary photography and seeks to avoid cherry-picking solely picturesque outcomes.

9am - 4pm Southgate Precinct, Halifax Enjoy a fabulous selection of local independent traders including wood crafts, clothes, cakes, Christmas gifts, olives, candles, international pottery and gin at the Southgate Precinct, in Halifax town centre, with festive music and lots of Christmas goodies to discover!

10am - 2pm Get into the festive spirit and join us for our Christmas Market on December 7, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Elland Community Hub! This enchanting event promises to be a wonderful celebration of the season, featuring over 20 stalls filled with unique gifts, handmade crafts, and festive treats. Warm

10am - 4pm FREE admission Bankfield Museum’s Christmas Craft Fair will be returning on Saturday 7th December 2024 with the venue welcoming a range of traders from across the region for a day of shopping and festive fun. The Museum will be filled with stalls selling a range of local produce including artisan crafts, just

11am-5pm The countdown has begun for the sixth Ripponden Christmas Market. The Ripponden Food Christmas Market will be located once again on the car park opposite the church, outside the church and in The Old Bridge Inn car park to ensure safety for all visitors and to keep the event centrally located in Ripponden. The

7.30pm evenings. 2.30pm weekend Matinees Tired of spring-cleaning, Mole leaves Mole End and ventures out to the riverbank, where he befriends the resourceful Ratty, the gruff Badger and the infamous Toad of Toad Hall (Poop-poop!). Together they explore the Wide World, and the Wild Wood, and try to keep Toad out of trouble…!

9.30am Tempted to try modern calligraphy, but not sure where to start from?  Join me in this 2.5 hours beginner class and I will guide you through the basics of modern calligraphy with a pointed pen. Not only will you learn how to write beautifully, but you will find an amazing way to unwind. Spaces