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6pm In the “Tiny Grayston”, with local writer Gaia Holmes Informal, inspirational sessions which look at the work of contemporary writers, drawing on the real and the imagined, responding to writing prompts, and creating original material. This workshop welcomes writers of all abilities and is the perfect opportunity to excessive your creative muscles and put

6pm In the “Tiny Grayston”, with local writer Gaia Holmes Informal, inspirational sessions which look at the work of contemporary writers, drawing on the real and the imagined, responding to writing prompts, and creating original material. This workshop welcomes writers of all abilities and is the perfect opportunity to excessive your creative muscles and put

2pm Red Brick Auditorium There were some fascinating 18th Century people behind the development of Halifax’s iconic Piece Hall and remarkable Square Chapel, and David will relate anecdotes.  Who gave the land for the Piece Hall, and why did his descendants retain an interest in it?  Hear about Piece Hall builders and keepers; how a

Doors 7pm. Start: 7.30pm The May talk in the series of Calderdale Industrial Museum Association talks will be given by Chris Toole. He will examining paternalism in mid 19th century Halifax and the impact of the Akroyd and Crossley families on the town. All are welcome. Free entry to members of Calderdale Industrial Museum Association,

Welcome to Hebden Bridge's first cheese tour by Northern Cheese Tours —a cracking mix of walking tour and cheese tasting. On this tour, we'll pair stories about Hebden's past with exceptional local cheeses. Find out how Hebden Bridge became the hippie capital of the North, why it was once nicknamed 'Trouser Town', and how a

2pm Red Brick Auditorium A pageant of photos of old Halifax trams, from their origin in 1898 through to their demise in 1939.  They came in many shapes and sizes, and from time to time there were serious accidents, especially on steep slopes, and we have photos of several.  See how chaotic the streets appeared

6pm In the “Tiny Grayston”, with local writer Gaia Holmes Informal, inspirational sessions which look at the work of contemporary writers, drawing on the real and the imagined, responding to writing prompts, and creating original material. This workshop welcomes writers of all abilities and is the perfect opportunity to excessive your creative muscles and put

This event is part of Culturedale – a jam-packed programme of events and activities from April 24 – April 25 celebrating Calderdale’s Year of Culture!  Arvon North’s Festival of Writing is a celebration of creative writing, imagination, and the power of storytelling. This isn’t a literature festival. Instead, the Festival of Writing is a unique opportunity for

This event is part of Culturedale – a jam-packed programme of events and activities from April 24 – April 25 celebrating Calderdale’s Year of Culture!  Arvon North’s Festival of Writing is a celebration of creative writing, imagination, and the power of storytelling. This isn’t a literature festival. Instead, the Festival of Writing is a unique opportunity for

This event is part of Culturedale - a jam-packed programme of events and activities from April 24 - April 25 celebrating Calderdale's Year of Culture!  Arvon North’s Festival of Writing is a celebration of creative writing, imagination, and the power of storytelling. This isn’t a literature festival. Instead, the Festival of Writing is a unique

This event is part of Culturedale – a jam-packed programme of events and activities from April 24 – April 25 celebrating Calderdale’s Year of Culture!  Arvon North’s Festival of Writing is a celebration of creative writing, imagination, and the power of storytelling. This isn’t a literature festival. Instead, the Festival of Writing is a unique opportunity for

This event is part of Culturedale – a jam-packed programme of events and activities from April 24 – April 25 celebrating Calderdale’s Year of Culture!  Arvon North’s Festival of Writing is a celebration of creative writing, imagination, and the power of storytelling. This isn’t a literature festival. Instead, the Festival of Writing is a unique opportunity for