Newsletter Content Generator – events

6 to 9 APRIL: Lesley Manville, Ciarán Hinds and Julie Lamberton star in this film of the novel by BAFTA nominee Bernard MacLaverty. Midwinter Break follows Stella and Gerry, a longtime married couple who reach a crossroads in their relationship when they take a trip to Amsterdam. The film is a stirring meditation on faith, commitment, and the enduring power of love. Where: Hebden Bridge Picture House, New Road HX7 8AD. When: Monday 6th and Wednesday 8th at 7pm and Thursday 9th April at 11am. Find out more and book

8 APRIL –  Get ready for a hilarious and heartwarming journey to the Top of the Wold! This brand-new play, bursting with original songs, invites you to join the East Riding Mobile Library in a celebration of community, culture, caravans, and peas. From Bempton to Bridlington, Hornsea to Howden, explore a region barely noticed by the nation it feeds, eroded by the pounding North Sea, can a mobile library -with its complex web of rural stops (and somewhat erratic engine) – pull together the Riding’s fi nest yarns? This laugh-out-loud quest through a patchwork of culture and community celebrates the forgotten, the resilient, and the wonderfully eccentric. If the story of a county is written in a book, the library is the spine that shows you where to look. Wednesday 8 April at 7:00pm Halifax Playhouse More Details & Tickets

10 APRIL: Celebrate the 90th anniversary of Charlie Chaplin’s masterpiece Modern Times followed by a choir performance by the Commoner’s Choir. Commoners Choir are a rousing rabble of West Yorkshire’s finest, performing a full concert in the cinema along with live street entertainment, a specially written song for the occasion, and, if that weren’t enough, a free screening of Chaplin’s masterpiece “Modern Times”. Parallels will be drawn between 1936 and 2026, and (metaphorical) pies will be thrown in the faces of today’s great dictators. Expect an hilarious, heartfelt uproar of an evening! Where: Hebden Bridge Picture House, New Road HX7 8AD. When: Friday 10th April at 6pm. Tickets £17 from Commoners Choir. Find out more and book

11 APRIL – Halifax Borough Market’s Charity Market Visit a range of stalls from local charities and organisations raising awareness of their causes and selling goods to raise funds. Venue: Halifax Borough Market, 19 Albion St, Halifax HX1 1DU  

12 APRIL – An attractive mix of village, moor, woods, the early textile trade, and old houses. Seven centuries of history and a diversion to Pickwood Scar. Return to Norland Town via Dye House Lane.  Mostly quiet roads. Uneven, steep footpath on return so not suitable for mobility scooters. Dogs on leads welcome. This walk lasts for 2½ hrs. Good walking shoes are essential. Sunday 12th April 2026 – NOBBUT NORLAND Meet Anne Kirker at the War Memorial, Norland HX6 3RJ. MORE INFO FROM THE ORGANISERS Except where stated otherwise, the charge for our walks is £4 (all ages) We must reserve the right not to take anyone on walks who seems unlikely to cope with the conditions.   Every effort is made to adhere to the published programme, but we must also reserve the right to cancel or amend any walk if circumstances make that necessary. For insurance reasons, children younger than 13 can’t join our walks. Our website has more information about us and the walks at: https://calderdaleheritagewalks.org.uk You can also catch us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/CalderHeritage  Should any issues arise which might affect a walk’s viability, we aim to post details on our page there. Unless stated, all walks begin at 2pm. Please wear appropriate footwear. Most walks last 2 to 2¼ hours and those are fairly easy walking – normally on surfaced paths. A few walks are a little longer, use rural paths or are harder walking – there will be a note in the text about those. Almost all starting points are served by public transport. The majority of walks are circular, finishing at the starting point; however a few walks are linear, and these are marked in the text. Good walking shoes are recommended.       Unless stated, walks begin at 2pm.

15 APRIL: Step into Spring and try some new activities at Staying Well’s free taster day in Rastrick. Taster sessions include Tai Chi, Crown Green Bowling, Cycling, Line Dancing and more. An ideal way to meet new people and get more active. Also included are information stalls and a free smoothie bar. When: Wednesday 15 April from 11am to 2pm. Where: Rastrick Bowling Club, Toothill Bank, Brighouse HD6 3EZ. Contact: Call Staying Well on 01422 392767 for more details. Transport: Buses from Brighouse – 563 (2 min walk), 549 (5 min walk), 254 and 548 (11 min walk for both).

18 and 19 APRIL: Listen to the band at this free concert in Boothtown, Halifax. The band of young musicians play a wide range of music, from worship songs and settings through to arrangements of classical music and adaptations of film music. Refreshments available to buy at the evening concert plus a retiring collection. When: Saturday 18 April at 7pm and Sunday 19 April at 10.3am (as part of morning worship) Where: Boothtown & Southowram Methodist Church, Beverley Place, Akroyden, HX3 6LS. Visit website for the Youth Brass Band

18 APRIL:  Local historian David Glover gives a new talk with pictures of Old Halifax – a fresh (thirteenth) selection of old views of our town. When: Saturday 18 April at 2pm. Where: The Maurice Jagger Centre, Winding Road, Halifax. Tickets £5 – pay on entry.

18 APRIL: Experience an unforgettable evening as Xperience Live proudly presents Whitney – The Candlelight Concert. A dazzling celebration of the timeless music and extraordinary voice of Whitney Houston. This spectacular tribute brings together a world-class live band and one of the UK’s leading Whitney Houston tribute artists, delivering her greatest hits with stunning authenticity, passion and power. Where: Halifax Minster, Halifax HX1 1QL. When: Saturday 18 April from 7.30 to 9.45pm. Find out more and buy tickets

19 APRIL: The Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery are holding a Spring Open Day at the Cemetery with host David Glover. This European cemetery of significance will be open from 9am to 4pm and notable local historian David Glover will lead an 80-90 minute tour of the cemetery at 2pm. Where: Lister Lane Cemetery is at 109 Lister Lane, HX1 5JZ When: Sunday 19 April from 9am to 4pm. Note: There are no toilets on site and stout footwear is recommended.    

20 to 25 APRIL: The Perfect Murder needs a little rehearsal – Ira Levin’s Death Trap is at Hebden Bridge’s Little Theatre. Deathtrap by Ira Levin (who wrote ‘Rosemary’s Baby) focuses on the failing career of play-write Sidney Bruhl and the lengths she will go to, to have another smash hit play under her belt. It promises twists, murder, laughs and surprises, and is definitely one for fans of Agatha Christie or whodunnits! This will be an all-female cast – the first time it has been staged this way. When: Monday 20th to Saturday 25th April at 7.30pm. Where: Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge Book online    

21 – 25 APRIL –  Are we really witnessing madness or merely a ‘Semblance of Madness’? A powerful and challenging drama set in the women’s ward of a psychiatric hospital. Three women meet for a therapeutic drama session and each claim, apparently truth- fully, that she is a mental health professional and that the other two women are patients. One of the three is suspected of committing a gruesome murder…but which one? How much of this unpredictable and sinister behaviour is a manifestation of mental illness and how much is acting? . Tue 21 to Sat 25 April at 7:30pm & 2:30pm Sat. matinee Halifax Playhouse More Details & Tickets

22 APRIL: Join notable local historian David Glover at the Mount Zion chapel in Halifax for an illustrated presentation on Branwell Bronte and his friends. Through facinating storytelling, David explores Emily Brontë’s time in Calderdale, West Yorkshire and the real-life locations that may have influenced her writing.In 1838-9, Emily Brontë lived at Law Hill, Southowram, working as a schoolmistress. When: Wednesday 22 April at 2pm. Where: Mount Zion Methodist Chapel Heritage Centre, Per Lane, Ogden HX2 8SG. Tickets £5 on the door.  

25 APRIL: A free concert by the Hepton Singers in aid of local charities. This one-hour afternoon charity concert will explore a rich array of pieces that describe the power and beauty of nature, and of landscape in particular. The Hepton Singers will will perform music by Schumann, Philip Glass, John Ireland, Elgar and Vaughan Williams. When: Saturday 25 April from 4 to 5pm. Where: St. Mary’s Church Todmorden OL14 7BD. Free entry with donations to Music for the Many and Todmorden Food Bank. More information

25 APRIL: Join Tai Chi Tigers for a one-hour outdoor session to celebrate World Tai Chi and QIgong Day. Everyone is welcome to join in, or just watch and enjoy the peace and tranquillity. This event begins in New Zealand then unfolds all across Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa, North and South America, and finally ends this worldwide wave of Qi and health education in Hawaii. Bring along a friend, family and anyone interested in the wellbeing of our planet. No experience needed. Suitable for all skill levels and abilities. When: Saturday 25 April from 10am to 11am. Where: Lightcliffe Stray, HX3 8AU. For more details contact Tai Chi Tigers by emailing marsha@lifeqi.co.uk  

26 APRIL: In April, spring will be sprung in Brighouse as we welcome both businesses in town and market stallholders to set up in the town centre and celebrate the start of spring. This market has been a popular event in the Brighouse calendar for many years and features stalls selling crafts, activities, flowers, candles and gifts plus food and drink, modern and vintage products and also featuring live music/entertainment. When: Sunday 26 April – all day. Where: Across Brighouse Town Centre. Find out more

26 APRIL – The village of Hipperholme has a long history with several old pubs, an old grammar school, old houses and a house lived in by an early mayor of Bradford. The walk includes a 20 minute stroll through an old wood ending in a short steep slope. Dogs on leads are welcome. The walk is suitable for mobility scooters. Meet Ian Philp in the car park near to the Hare and Hounds in Hipperholme, HX3 8JG. Sunday 26th April 2026 OLD HIPPERHOLME MORE INFO FROM THE ORGANISERS Except where stated otherwise, the charge for our walks is £4 (all ages) We must reserve the right not to take anyone on walks who seems unlikely to cope with the conditions.   Every effort is made to adhere to the published programme, but we must also reserve the right to cancel or amend any walk if circumstances make that necessary. For insurance reasons, children younger than 13 can’t join our walks. Our website has more information about us and the walks at: https://calderdaleheritagewalks.org.uk You can also catch us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/CalderHeritage  Should any issues arise which might affect a walk’s viability, we aim to post details on our page there. Unless stated, all walks begin at 2pm. Please wear appropriate footwear. Most walks last 2 to 2¼ hours and those are fairly easy walking – normally on surfaced paths. A few walks are a little longer, use rural paths or are harder walking – there will be a note in the text about those. Almost all starting points are served by public transport. The majority of walks are circular, finishing at the starting point; however a few walks are linear, and these are marked in the text. Good walking shoes are recommended.       Unless stated, walks begin at 2pm.

1 MAY: Join notable local historian David Glover at St. Anne’s Church, Southowram for dark tales of murder in Calderdale. When: Friday 1 May at 7pm. Tickets on the door for £5. Where: St. Anne’s Church, Church Lane, Southowram. HX3 9TD.  

9 MAY – Halifax Borough Market’s Plant Sale returns on Saturday 9 May with traders specialising in plants, trees, seeds, fungi and other plant-based products Venue: Halifax Borough Market, 19 Albion St, Halifax HX1 1DU  

9 MAY: The Dark Side of the Moon is the ultimate tribute to Pink Floyd, performed by Candlelight at the beautiful Halifax Minster. This concert will feature some of the most iconic music of all time including Another Brick in the Wall, Comfortably Numb, Wish You Were Here, Us and Them, Shine On You Crazy Diamond and more! Where: Halifax Minster, Halifax HX1 1QS. When: Saturday 9 May: 1st Sitting: Doors 6:00pm / Show 6:15pm – 7:30pm 2nd Sitting: Doors 8:00pm / Show 8:30pm – 9:45pm Find out more and buy tickets

10 MAY – A new walk. Do you recall Modelle, home of ladies’ fashion?  Or Jack Lees, Woods Music and Nicholl, Brown & Coyle?  We consider Whiteley’s for hats, Neaverson’s for glass and china, Pohlmanns for music / TVs, and the vast emporium called Simpsons of Silver Street.   And what various shops once occupied the ground floor of the old house at the top of Woolshops? A circular walk which is suitable for mobility scooters. Dogs on leads are welcome. Meet David Glover at the top of Woolshops, HX1 1RU by the Wellington Regiment memorial. Sunday 10th May 2026 LOST SHOPS OF HALIFAX MORE INFO FROM THE ORGANISERS Except where stated otherwise, the charge for our walks is £4 (all ages) We must reserve the right not to take anyone on walks who seems unlikely to cope with the conditions.   Every effort is made to adhere to the published programme, but we must also reserve the right to cancel or amend any walk if circumstances make that necessary. For insurance reasons, children younger than 13 can’t join our walks. Our website has more information about us and the walks at: https://calderdaleheritagewalks.org.uk You can also catch us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/CalderHeritage  Should any issues arise which might affect a walk’s viability, we aim to post details on our page there. Unless stated, all walks begin at 2pm. Please wear appropriate footwear. Most walks last 2 to 2¼ hours and those are fairly easy walking – normally on surfaced paths. A few walks are a little longer, use rural paths or are harder walking – there will be a note in the text about those. Almost all starting points are served by public transport. The majority of walks are circular, finishing at the starting point; however a few walks are linear, and these are marked in the text. Good walking shoes are recommended.       Unless stated, walks begin at 2pm.

16 and 17 MAY: The WoollyArt Club presents an exhibition of contemporary & traditional hand-crafted textile and art pieces. Threads Together includes contributions from Ryburn High School, the Chapel Guild and WoollyArt Club members. When: Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th May from 10am – 4pm (Saturday) and 1pm – 4pm (Sunday). Where: Steep Lane Baptist Chapel, 13 Steep Lane, Sowerby,HX6 1PE. Free entry – donations to chapel restoration and the WoollyArt Club welcome!

19 – 23 MAY – Terry Pratchett takes Shakespeare’s Macbeth and then turns it up ‘till the knob comes off ’. Three witches on a lonely heath. A king cruelly murdered, his throne usurped by his ambitious cousin. A child heir and the royal crown, both missing. Witches don’t have these kinds of leadership problems themselves – in fact, they don’t have leaders. Granny Weatherwax is the most highly regarded of the leaders they don’t have. But even she finds that meddling in royal politics is a lot more complicated than certain playwrights would have you believe. Particularly when the blood on your hands just won’t wash off . . . Wyrd Sisters stage adaptation by Stephen Briggs. Halifax Playhouse More Details & Tickets

23 MAY – The Premier Records Record Fair returns to The Albany Arcade AT Halifax Borough Market! Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting your vinyl journey, there’s something for everyone. Venue: Albany Arcade, Halifax Borough Market, 19 Albion St, Halifax HX1 1DU  

31 MAY – We’ll explore from the Bradford boundary to Shelf Moor Road for evidence of Shelf Iron Works. This is an updated version of the walk. You should have good walking shoes. Dogs on leads are welcome. This walk is not suitable for mobility scooters. Meet Mary Twentyman and Ben Stables in Bethel Chapel’s private car park off A 6036, HX3 7RS. Sunday 31st May 2026 A SHELF FULL OF OLD IRON MORE INFO FROM THE ORGANISERS Except where stated otherwise, the charge for our walks is £4 (all ages) We must reserve the right not to take anyone on walks who seems unlikely to cope with the conditions.   Every effort is made to adhere to the published programme, but we must also reserve the right to cancel or amend any walk if circumstances make that necessary. For insurance reasons, children younger than 13 can’t join our walks. Our website has more information about us and the walks at: https://calderdaleheritagewalks.org.uk You can also catch us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/CalderHeritage  Should any issues arise which might affect a walk’s viability, we aim to post details on our page there. Unless stated, all walks begin at 2pm. Please wear appropriate footwear. Most walks last 2 to 2¼ hours and those are fairly easy walking – normally on surfaced paths. A few walks are a little longer, use rural paths or are harder walking – there will be a note in the text about those. Almost all starting points are served by public transport. The majority of walks are circular, finishing at the starting point; however a few walks are linear, and these are marked in the text. Good walking shoes are recommended.       Unless stated, walks begin at 2pm.

11 JUNE – The Queen of Folk Rock, Maddy Prior has spent a lifetime singing, largely traditional songs, and remains one of the most influential voices in British folk music. Alongside her celebrated work with Steeleye Span, Maddy has written longer, more exploratory pieces covering subjects as wide-ranging as hares, ravens, the Plantagenets, King Arthur and an imaginative journey through the Chakras. Mostly written with co-writers, she has now set time aside to create a new piece with Andrew (Spud) Sinclair, guitarist with Steeleye Span. The evening will, of course, also include a selection of traditional and familiar songs. Thursday 11 June at 7:30pm Halifax Playhouse More Details & Tickets

14 JUNE – Many different denominations and congregations have worshipped in Todmorden over the centuries.  This walk explores the different churches and chapels of Todmorden and the development of non-conformity in the town.  Includes one fairly long steep section. This walk is not suitable for mobility scooters. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. Meet Anne Mealia in Fielden Square, Todmorden, OL14 6LZ. Sunday 14th June 2026. GOING TO CHURCH IN TODMORDEN MORE INFO FROM THE ORGANISERS Except where stated otherwise, the charge for our walks is £4 (all ages) We must reserve the right not to take anyone on walks who seems unlikely to cope with the conditions.   Every effort is made to adhere to the published programme, but we must also reserve the right to cancel or amend any walk if circumstances make that necessary. For insurance reasons, children younger than 13 can’t join our walks. Our website has more information about us and the walks at: https://calderdaleheritagewalks.org.uk You can also catch us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/CalderHeritage  Should any issues arise which might affect a walk’s viability, we aim to post details on our page there. Unless stated, all walks begin at 2pm. Please wear appropriate footwear. Most walks last 2 to 2¼ hours and those are fairly easy walking – normally on surfaced paths. A few walks are a little longer, use rural paths or are harder walking – there will be a note in the text about those. Almost all starting points are served by public transport. The majority of walks are circular, finishing at the starting point; however a few walks are linear, and these are marked in the text. Good walking shoes are recommended.       Unless stated, walks begin at 2pm.

22 JUNE: Concert by Orchestra of Square Chapel At this afternoon concert, the Orchestra of the Square Chapel will be performing a diverse programme of: Beethoven:  Symphony No. 1 Copland: Quiet City Farrenc: Symphony No. 3 When: Sunday 21st June 2026 at 3 pm. Where: St John the Divine, Rastrick, Brighouse HD6 1HN. Tickets available from the orchestra website orchestra of square chapel  £15  (Under 19s, £5)