WHAT'S ON: LOCAL EVENTS
Past events: While we're still socially distancing, why not check out some of the hundreds of incredible events which have been listed on the HebWeb over the past few years:
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Fettling Footpaths - it's a CROWS life
Wadsworth Community Centre, Billy Lane, Old Town HX7 8RY
Centre open from 6.30 p.m. AGM at 6.45 p.m.
Delicious 2 course supper £3.00 and great bar.
Main Guest Speaker: Richard Peters will join us to talk about the amazing voluntary work CROWS (Community Rights of Way Service) carries out in the Upper Valley at 8.15 p.m.
All welcome. If you have some spare time, we would love you join us on the Board or as a volunteer helper at the centre.
Hiroshima Day
On Saturday, 7th. August, Calderdale CND hope, regulations permitting, to hold the annual commemoration of the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by nuclear bombs in 1945.
It will take place on the Wavy Steps in Hebden Bridge at 3.00 and will include a reading of the annual declaration by the Mayor of Hiroshima, poems and songs. Please come to remember this horrific event and to meet with others to help ensure that British nuclear weapons are banned under the UN Treaty on Nuclear Weapons which has declared them illegal.
Yorkshire Film Archive Presents Calderdale on Film
Saturday 07 August 2:30pm
Saturday 07 August 7:00pm
Book online (advance online) here
If you love Calderdale, then you'll love this!
From home movies, cine club and regional television collections, don't miss this specially curated screening revealing the people, places, events, industries and everyday life captured on film in the Calder Valley over the last century.
This film is part of Screen Heritage project, which is supported by Film Hub North, proud to be part of the BFI Film Audience Network. Screen Heritage ticket prices are subsidised: full price £5, concessions £3, refugees and asylum seekers free.
Chords on canvas
An exhibition of paintings by Sharon Bentley featuring the iconic buskers of Hebden Bridge. Capturing the spirit of our town, the people and buildings.
7 - 8th August 2021 11 - 5pm
Northlight Studios
Hangingroyd Lane
Hebden Bridge
The Battle of Heptonstall: a book launch.
7pm, St Thomas the Apostle Church, Heptonstall
Michael Crowley is a writer and dramatist; the author of two novels, The Stony Ground (2018) Baghlan Boy (2020) and numerous plays. The Battle of Heptonstall is his second collection of poetry.
This event is free. Refreshments will be available.
Mike Crowley offers thought -provoking insights into aspects of local and national political history. But more than anything, I was moved by the humanity and tenderness that the poet brings to bear on the characters he gives voice to. Carola Luther
Walks for Women - Hebden Hikes
Come walking on the Calderdale Way with a friendly and knowledgeable guide
Day 1 Hebden to Tod north side 8 miles
Day 2 Tod to Hebden south side 8.5 miles.
£15.. or £25 for both days. Contact Jo for more info and to book
07775 670096 or jobird4@outlook.com www.hebdenhikes.co.uk
Remembering Cragg Hall
Remembering Cragg Hall 11 August 2021, marks the 100-year anniversary of the fire that burnt down the mansion, Cragg Hall. Supported by the Town Council, local people and businesses, the Cragg Vale Local History Group will be holding a series of events to mark the anniversary. More info
Secret Wartime Britain:
With Colin Philpott
1.45pm for 2pm start
On the 19th of August at 1400 Todmorden u3a will welcome the author Colin Philpott who will give a Zoom talk entitled 'Secret Wartime Britain'.
During the Second World War, thousands of sites across Britain were requisitioned to support the war effort. Additionally, countless others were built from scratch regardless of cost. Often the purpose of these locations was concealed, even from those living close by. Colin has compiled a fascinating collection of examples of hidden places all over the country, many of which still exist today, albeit often now used for different purposes.
They include underground factories, storage sites and headquarters; spy and communication centres; interrogation and POW camps; dummy sites; research facilities for chemical and atomic weapons; treasure stores in stately homes and even royal retreats in the event of invasion. Colin's talk reveals where these sites are and examines how successfully they were kept secret.
The talk is free to all current Todmorden members who will recieve a link. If you are not a u3a member but would like to attend the talk you can do so free by requesting an invitation at www.u3atod.org.uk or contact info@u3atod.org.uk
TOWN HALL EXHIBITION: THE FLOW PROJECT:
Dark Matter presents...
Live music - Meatraffle + guests
Big vocals, racy snare action and left-wing idealism galore. Bald heads, fishnet vests and some seriously scuzzy delivery.
The Golden Lion, 7.30pm
Todmorden
Doors 8pm
Tickets via Skiddle
Hebden Bridge Camera Club Annual Exhibition 2021
This year's Hebden Bridge Camera Club Exhibition will be taking place at the Town Hall - restrictions allowing. It will be open 10am - 4pm from Saturday 28 August to Saturday 4 September (closed Sun 29 August). More info and photos (15 July)
Jerome Caminada, the real Sherlock Holmes
With Joseph O'Neill
1.45pm for 2pm start
If your not a member of the Todmorden U3A, and you would like to attend as a prospective member, it is free and all you have to do is go to: www.u3atod.org.uk or info@u3atod.org.uk and follow the links.
Dark Matter presents...Tensheds and The Sleazoids
"Imagine if Tom Waits had formed the White Stripes"
Doors 8pm
Golden Lion, Todmorden
Advanced tickets on sale via Skiddle
Open Studios
After this last year of lockdowns and cancelled events it’s great to be able to announce dates for your diary again.
We’ve scheduled t wo open studios, July 9-11 and October 1-3 so we can have at least one, hopefully two live, in person events in 2021.
If you’re an artist and would like to get involved, or if you know an artist who would be interested, the deadline to apply is April 12. Full details can be found on the website apply page.
Dark Matter presents...
The Hanging Stars & special guests
Cosmic Americana from London town mixing desert haze with grey rain.
7.30pm
Golden Lion, Fielden Square
Todmorden
Advance tickets on sale via Skiddle
The Great American Songbook
With Roger Browne
1.45pm for 2pm start
If your not a member of the Todmorden U3A, and you would like to attend as a prospective member, it is free and all you have to do is go to: www.u3atod.org.uk or info@u3atod.org.uk and follow the links.
Japan, Bowing to Tradition
With Jim Holmes
1.45pm for 2pm start
If your not a member of the Todmorden U3A, and you would like to attend as a prospective member, it is free and all you have to do is go to: www.u3atod.org.uk or info@u3atod.org.uk and follow the links.
Dark Matter presents...an evening of live music
Gdansk81, Dog Daisies and Isaac Hughes-Dennis
(post punk, indie pop and comedy musician)
The Golden Lion, Todmorden
Doors 8pm
Tickets via Skiddle or on the door
The Christmas Magic Show!
With Steven Price
1.45pm for 2pm start
If your not a member of the Todmorden U3A, and you would like to attend as a prospective member, it is free and all you have to do is go to: www.u3atod.org.uk or info@u3atod.org.uk and follow the links.
Dark Matter presents...
Harvey Bainbridge and guests
Golden Lion, Fielden Square, Todmorden Harvey Bainbridge, Hawkwind bass and keyboard player is joined by Vince Cory and Sonic Trip Project for an out-of-this world audio-visual show, which is part of the Adjust Your Head tour.
Advance tickets on sale via Skiddle.