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7:30pm Brian Bilston and Henry Normal appear together for the first time in a show which one critic has described as “two people reading some poems”. Along the way, they will be drawing on their vast catalogue of crowd favourites – and throwing in new poems, to prevent becoming their own tribute bands. Not ones to

7:30pm Lord Ian Botham, the former England captain, was one of the most impactful all-rounders of his generation with 14 centuries and 383 wickets in a career that spanned over 15 years. Through the 1980s, he was part of a golden generation of all-rounders in world cricket. The 1981 Ashes, which England won 3-1, have

7pm Haley Hill to Boothtown via Woodside, Bankfield and Akroydon - in pictures. £5 entry. Pay on the door. Refreshments will be served.

Site open from 12.30pm Guided Heritage Tours highlighting little-known stories of amazing Halifax people from the 19th and early 20th Centuries in this European Cemetery of Significance Separate guided tours at 2pm (lasting 80 to 90 minutes each). A. Chartists and Co-op Pioneers by David Glover B.  Preachers Stone-Masons and Sextons by Stuart Wilkinson FREE

1.30pm Bankfield Museum, Halifax Join David Glover, President of the Halifax Antiquarian Society, on a journey exploring the gone but not forgotten shops of Halifax. Taking in the old outdoor markets through to famous names like Modelle and Fred Moore. There will be plenty of nostalgic photographs to enjoy, as well as the opportunity to

Doors 7pm. Start: 7.30pm The evolution of a mill town and its community from a few small hamlets alongside the River Calder All are welcome. Free entry to members of Calderdale Industrial Museum Association, £5 to visitors. Tea/coffee/biscuits will be available for a small donation. Please note that entry is at the yard door, not

Sundog (n.): also known as a parhelion or mock sun, is a natural phenomenon which causes a bright spot of light to appear on either side of the sun. Shivelight (n.): a word coined by the poet Gerard Manley Hopkins to describe the shafts of sunlight that pierce or filter through a forest canopy. Both

11am Entry by free advance ticket - Book on 07775 593949 or by emailing graham@gsgpianos.co.uk Refreshments served - Donations welcome. Held at The Old Chapel, (Formerly St. Andrew's Church) Beechwood Road, Halifax, HX2 9AR

A half day writing and nature retreat in the beautiful landscape of Cornholme, Todmorden. Sat 12 July 2025 1-4.30pm ‘Summer Writes’ is an opportunity to slow down, spend time in nature and use creative and reflective writing to deeply connect with yourself and the season’s energy. The event takes place for times a year, one

A poetic performance in the landscape to celebrate the season with writer performer Emma Decent. Sun 13th July 2025 1-3pm Pay As You Feel £15-£25 On this slow-paced, guided walk in the beautiful landscape of Cornholme near Todmorden, local writer Emma Decent shares poetry and prose inspired by the land she loves. Reflecting on nature,

7:30pm At All That Matters: An Evening With Sir Chris Hoy, you will hear all about the life of an achiever, an achiever who conquered the world of cycling and won an AMAZING 6 Olympic gold medals. Since being inspired to cycle at age six by the 1982 film E.T all the way up to retirement

7:30pm Beyond The Tearoom: A Writer’s Journey Halifax born Author Debra Murphy celebrates 60 years with a resilient journey from diverse careers to published writer. Hear tales of overcoming adversity, from childhood struggles and a comical Maypole mishap to life-saving dog Beatrix and a heart attack on a mountain. Discover her path to becoming a