Calderdale Council : What's On

Shay Summer soccer schools ( 25/07/2008 )

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:38:04 +0100

21 July 2008 - 25 July 2008, 28 July 2008 - 1 August 2008, 4 August 2008 - 8 August 2008, 11 August 2008 - 15 August 2008, 18 August 2008 - 22 August 2008, 26 August 2008 - 29 August 2008
Football coaching courses for all abilities run at the Shay Stadium, Halifax. Prizes are awarded and a stadium tour is available to all children. Suitable for 6 to 11 year olds (boys and girls).Bring ...

Gallery demonstration: Tapestry weaver ( 26/07/2008 )

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:27:25 +0100

28 June 2008, 26 July 2008, 30 August 2008, 27 September 2008
A tapestry weaver will be on hand to demonstrate tapestry techniques and talk to visitors about work in the exhibition.Bankfield Museum

A Touch of Brass in the park ( 27/07/2008 )

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:50:12 +0100

20 July 2008, 27 July 2008, 31 August 2008, 7 September 2008, 14 September 2008
20th July - Eagley Brass Band27th July - Todmorden Community Brass Band31st August - Harrogate Brass Band7th September - Glossop Old Band14th September - Stackstead Band.A Touch of Brass

Basketball coaching ( 28/07/2008 )

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:35:42 +0100

28 July 2008 - 30 July 2008
Basketball skills coaching. Suitable for 9 to 15 year olds.Booking essential.For more information on activities for children or to download a booking form, visit: Do something! Activities for children

Archery ( 28/07/2008 )

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:06:16 +0100

28 July 2008
Archery training, including fun tournaments with prizes. Suitable for 8 to 14 year olds. Meet at Spring Hall athletics track.Booking essential.For more information on activities for kids and to download a booking form, visit: Do something! Activities for children

Athletics ( 28/07/2008 )

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:29:05 +0100

28 July 2008
Is your child a 2012 Olympian? All aspects of athletics covered in a fun filled week of activity, suitable for 6 to 14 year olds. Held at the new athletics track facility.Booking essential.For more information on activities for children, or to download a booking form, visit: Do something! Activities for children

Junior golf camp ( 29/07/2008 )

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:34:03 +0100

29 July 2008 - 1 August 2008, 5 August 2008 - 8 August 2008, 12 August 2008 - 15 August 2008, 19 August 2008 - 22 August 2008
Learn to play golf at Lightcliffe Golf Club . All aspects of the game covered, including playing on the course. This activity is for boys and girls under 18.Booking essential.For more information about activities for children, for to download a booking ...

Horse riding ( 29/07/2008 )

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:32:50 +0100

22 July 2008, 24 July 2008, 29 July 2008, 31 July 2008
A full day of fun and activity at 'In Harmony with Horses'. The day includes instruction, stable management, games and a ride out in stunning countryside. Packed lunch required. Suitable for 6 to 16 year olds.Booking essential.For more information about activities for children or to download a booking form, visit: Do ...

Water skiing ( 31/07/2008 )

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:30:07 +0100

31 July 2008, 7 August 2008, 21 August 2008
Instruction at White Rose Water Ski Club, Cromwell Bottom. Suitable for 8 to 14 year olds who must be able to swim 50 metres.Booking essential.Only one booking per child. Please indicate height and waist size on the booking form.For more information on activities for children, or to download a booking form, visit: Do something! ...

Yorkshire Day Wildside Walk ( 01/08/2008 )

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:11:53 +0100

1 August 2008
A 4 mile stroll to enjoy stunning views over Yorkshire, culminating in a traditional Yorkshire Pudding lunch at the local hostelry!Booking essential, telephone 01422 249136.Suitable for children aged 8 +, no dogs except guide dogs.Ogden Water

Wildlife discovery toddle ( 01/08/2008 )

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:05:32 +0100

1 August 2008
Meet Julie Swift at the front of Shibden Hall for a morning exploring the park. Particularly suitable for children under 6.Shibden Park

Hebden Bridge Vintage Weekend ( 02/08/2008 )

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:58:24 +0100

2 August 2008 - 3 August 2008
Organised by the Rotary Club of Hebden Bridge.A fun day out for all the family with veteran, vintage and classic cars, motocycles,commercials and military vehicles.With stalls, live music, children's entertainment, refreshments and auto jumble.Hebden Bridge Vintage Car Weekend

A walk to health: Thornton Moor ( 03/08/2008 )

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:10:04 +0100

3 August 2008
Meet Jan and Chris Buckley in the car park for a five mile walk. Suitable for anyone who has already done some walking.Some uphill stretches to be taken at a very steady pace, but not a beginners walk.Ogden Water

Scooter rally ( 03/08/2008 )

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:55:07 +0100

3 August 2008
Piece Hall

Walk: Scammonden Water ( 03/08/2008 )

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:24:46 +0100

3 August 2008
Meet Alan Gaskell (01422 201009) of the Ramblers Association, Calderdale Group for this 7 mile, circular, moderate walk.

Heritage walk: Secrets of Soyland ( 03/08/2008 )

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:15:38 +0100

3 August 2008
Meet Anne Kirker opposite The Beehive at the top of Royd Lane, ½ mile west of Ripponden for this walk around Soyland.Now an attractive upland village but it has had a major 18th Century entrepreneur, an innovative 19th Century college and quite a bit more in its past.Stout footwear needed. Heritage walks are generally around two hours ...

Family fun day and table top sale ( 03/08/2008 )

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:00:38 +0100

3 August 2008
Fundraising event in aid of Overgate Hospice. To be officially opened by Deputy Mayor David O'Neill at 1 p.m.With tombola, hoopla, adopt a teddy, hook a bag, how many sweets in a jar and raffle.Food and refreshments available, bar open in the club.

Boxing and fitness ( 05/08/2008 )

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:43:39 +0100

5 August 2008
Introduction to Boxing and Fitness with the Halifax Boxing Club. Fully qualified ABA coaches, suitable for 8 to 16 years (boys and girls). All equipment provided by the club.Similar courses will also run Tuesday 12 August - Friday 15 August and Tuesday 19 August - Friday 22 August.Booking essential.For more information about activities for children and ...

Walks from the parks 3: Marsh Delves and Sunny Bunces ( 05/08/2008 )

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:43:57 +0100

5 August 2008
Meet Iain Cameron in the bottom car park for a five mile walk - bring a drink and a snack.Shibden Park

Pastel demonstration ( 05/08/2008 )

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:50:41 +0100

5 August 2008
With Mildred Foster.Please contact the Society for further details.

Summer fun for children ( 06/08/2008 )

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:34:46 +0100

6 August 2008, 13 August 2008, 20 August 2008, 27 August 2008
Solve tricky trails, take part in arts activities and explore the museum in our summer workshops for families. Please book place on arrival.Playschemes £1 per child, please book in advance.Bankfield Museum

Stream dipping ( 06/08/2008 )

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:25:45 +0100

6 August 2008
Join Julie Swift and Chris Sutcliffe to learn more about freshwater minibeasts. Wellies essential plus a change of trousers and socks!Booking essential - please ring to find out start time and to reserve a place.Jerusalem Farm

Art class with life model ( 07/08/2008 )

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:04:42 +0100

7 August 2008
Please contact the Art Circle for further details.

Tudor Shibden ( 07/08/2008 )

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:15:36 +0100

7 August 2008
Step back in time and join us to find out more about Tudor Shibden and its inhabitants.With help from costumed characters you will be able to find out how it feels to wear Tudor clothes, learn how the Tudors used herbs, make a tussy mussy and experience popular Tudor pastimes.Shibden Hall

Art workshop with Jenny Reid ( 07/08/2008 )

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:17:14 +0100

7 August 2008
Working with colour.Please contact the Society for further details.

A walk on the north side ( 07/08/2008 )

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:03:18 +0100

7 August 2008
Meet Mick Chatham for a 4 - 5 mile walk (back in time for lunch, but will include a stop for a drink so please bring one along).Suitable for children aged 8+.Hebden Bridge Visitor and Canal Centre

Bubble car rally ( 10/08/2008 )

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:57:07 +0100

10 August 2008
Piece Hall

Walk: Circumnavigate the Pike ( 10/08/2008 )

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:50:05 +0100

10 August 2008
Meet Sue Clough (01706 814703) of the Ramblers Association, Calderdale Group for this 8/9 mile, circular, moderate walk.

Wildside walk: Moorland circuit ( 10/08/2008 )

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:17:13 +0100

10 August 2008
Meet David Nortcliffe for this 8 mile walk over some of the Access Area moorland. Come along and sample some of the new opportunities Access Land can offer! Some walking over rougher ground - full walking gear needed.No dogs, except guide dogs - Please bring a picnic lunch.

Heritage walk: A look at Luddenden ( 10/08/2008 )

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:19:31 +0100

10 August 2008
A walk round this charming village of real character to look at its extensive history, old buildings, the Bronte involvement, textiles and much more. Meet Liz Watkins at the War Memorial opposite the Lord Nelson. Please use the New Road car park at the Luddendenfoot end of the village.Heritage walks are generally about 2 hours and are suitable for accompanied ...

Miniature steam railway open day ( 10/08/2008 )

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:08:28 +0100

10 August 2008
Admission at gate, ride free. Disabled facilties, ice cream and refreshments.

Painting workshop with model ( 12/08/2008 )

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:57:37 +0100

12 August 2008
Please contact the Society for further details.

Pond dipping at Shibden ( 12/08/2008 )

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:47:35 +0100

12 August 2008
Join Julie Swift and Chris Sutcliffe at the pond near Shibden Hall for a drop-in pond dip and find out what lives in the pond.Shibden Hall

Talk: Khana Forest, India ( 12/08/2008 )

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:47:25 +0100

12 August 2008
By Mr. S. Blacksmith. Please contact the Society for further details.Central Library, Halifax

Adventure day ( 13/08/2008 )

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:13:40 +0100

13 August 2008
A full day of adventure activities for 8 to 15 year olds including Mountain Biking, Climbing, Canoeing, Raft Building.Meet at Mixenden Outdoor Centre. Packed lunch required. Must be a confident swimmer (50m) to attend.Complete change of clothing, towel, old trainers and swimming kit for each water activity. For climbing, loose sports clothing and old trainers.Booking ...

Art workshop, Brighouse ( 14/08/2008 )

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:16:39 +0100

14 August 2008, 28 August 2008
Please contact the Art Circle for further details.

Outdoor meeting with Brighouse Art Circle ( 14/08/2008 )

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:53:57 +0100

14 August 2008, 28 August 2008
14th August - Mirfield Marina28th August - Thornhill Beck.Please contact the Art Circle for further details.

Art workshop, Halifax ( 14/08/2008 )

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:13:31 +0100

14 August 2008, 21 August 2008, 28 August 2008
Please contact the Society for further details.

Wildside walk: A walk up Eastwood way ( 14/08/2008 )

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:42:40 +0100

14 August 2008
Meet Mick Chatham for this 4-5 mile walk to health - back in time for lunch, but bring a drink.Suitable for children aged 8+.

Grassland minibeasts ( 15/08/2008 )

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:00:21 +0100

15 August 2008
Join Julie Swift and Chris Sutcliffe for a 2 mile walk round this Local Nature Reserve.Suitable for children aged 8+ and their parents / carers.

Walking with nature: Summer ( 16/08/2008 )

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:45:43 +0100

16 August 2008
Meet Merrilyn and Portia in Mytholmroyd at the Cragg Vale bus stop at 12.55 to catch the bus to Dauber Bridge - bring bus fare.A 2-3 mile walk looking at Nature's summer clothing in Spring Wood. Suitable for families without pushchairs.

Vintage car rally ( 17/08/2008 )

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:59:44 +0100

17 August 2008
Piece Hall

Heritage walk: Ted Hughes' Mytholmroyd ( 17/08/2008 )

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:23:39 +0100

17 August 2008
Meet John Billingsley by the steps to the eastbound platform of Mytholmroyd station. Please park at public car parks in the village.Memories of Mytholmroyd in the 1930's through the words of our premier local poet and former Poet Laureate, set in their historical context.Heritage walks last approximately 2 hours, and are suitable for accompanied children ...

Walk: Duke of Rastrick ( 17/08/2008 )

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:25:59 +0100

17 August 2008
Meet David Bottomley (01422 825585) of the Ramblers Association, Calderdale Group for this 9/10 mile, circular, strenuous walk.

Wildside walk: Rocks and landscapes around Heptonstall ( 17/08/2008 )

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:15:52 +0100

17 August 2008
A walk in partnership with the West Yorkshire Geology Trust.Meet Alison Quartermaine and Tim Edge for a short walk to look at the building stones of Heptonstall and a nearby quarry.Suitable for children aged 10+.

Overgate Hospice: Rainbow of ribbons ( 17/08/2008 )

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:32:29 +0100

17 August 2008
You are invited to dedicate a ribbon to someone special who has added colour to your life.Help Overgate create a Rainbow of Ribbons. Open garden to see the ribbons.

Archery ( 18/08/2008 )

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:24:11 +0100

18 August 2008
Archery training, including fun tournaments with prizes. Suitable for 8 to 14 year olds. Meet at Spring Hall athletics track.Booking essential.For more information on activities for children, or to download a booking form, visit: Do something! Activities for children

Tapestry masterclass with Joan Baxter ( 18/08/2008 )

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:57:09 +0100

18 August 2008
An intensive 5 day course for those who have already discovered tapestry weaving and want to develop their skills further.The course will consist of one to one and group sessions. Participants will be expected to share, discuss and spend time experimenting with design ideas. The course has inbuilt flexibility to meet individual requirements.Please contact Mohsen ...

Art demonstration by John Redfern Harris ( 19/08/2008 )

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:17:47 +0100

19 August 2008
Please contact the Society for further details.

Ogden owl discovery day ( 20/08/2008 )

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:59:35 +0100

20 August 2008
Event held in conjunction with the Friends Of Ogden Water.Come along to Ogden during the school holidays and find out about and meet these magnificent birds. Several different types of owl, from Eagle owls to Tawny owls will be on show. There will also be mask making and other activities for a fun day out. It should be a hoot!Please contact 01422 249136 for ...

Walk: Triple landings ( 20/08/2008 )

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:23:55 +0100

20 August 2008
Meet Dianne Hall (01422 823440) of the Ramblers Association, Calderdale Goup for this 8 mile, circular, moderate walk.

Acrylic landscape demonstration ( 21/08/2008 )

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:25:39 +0100

21 August 2008
With Ron Blake-Harper.Please contact the Art Circle for further details.

Guided walk: From Todmorden Town Hall ( 21/08/2008 )

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:35:10 +0100

21 August 2008
Meet Mick Chatham for a 4-5 mile walk to health. Back in time for lunch but bring a drink.Suitable for children aged 8+.

For children: Craft in the park ( 22/08/2008 )

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:20:45 +0100

22 August 2008
Join the Shibden Rangers by the play area for an afternoon of kite making fun.Shibden Hall

Walk: Syrups, crumbles and pies ( 23/08/2008 )

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:27:34 +0100

23 August 2008
Meet Jacqui for a 1 mile walk around the park to discover which wild food can be turned into puds and sweet treats (includes recipes to take away at the end of the walk).

Heritage walk: Poets and Popples ( 23/08/2008 )

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:56:00 +0100

23 August 2008
Meet John Billingsley at the Bowling Club Car Park, off Valley View Road, Heptonstall, for this look at the history, folklore and literature around Popples, Slack and Heptonstall, plus land marks related to Ted Hughes, the late Poet Laureate and Sylvia Plath.Heritage walks are generally 2 hours and are suitable for accompanied children aged 13 and ...

Wildside walk: The Withens ( 23/08/2008 )

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:12:42 +0100

23 August 2008
Meet Mick Chatham for a 5-6 mile walk.

Walk: Let's walk the Pennine Way through Calderdale - Part 3 of 3 ( 24/08/2008 )

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:12:46 +0100

24 August 2008
Meet Mick Chatham of the Ramblers Association, Calderdale Group for this 10/11 mile, circular, moderate to strenuous walk.

Heritage walk: Sowerby Bridge ups and downs ( 24/08/2008 )

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:21:39 +0100

24 August 2008
Meet Ed. Westbrook at Sowerby Bridge Railway Station at the top of Station Road for this walk to fill the gap between our earlier Sowerby Bridge and Sowerby village walks.Some notable 18th and 19th Century developments here on the edge of town. Involves walking up and down steep streets.

Heritage walk: Midgley Moor ( 24/08/2008 )

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:52:53 +0100

24 August 2008
Meet John Billingsley by the Hare and Hounds, 300 yards S.E. of Old Town School, N.E. of Hebden Bridge for this look at some of the old sites and folklore of the moor.A 3 hour moorland walk for regular walkers suitably equipped, some uphill sections, stiles, unmade paths and partly through heather.

Live music: Helter Skelter, T-Rex and The Sweet ( 24/08/2008 )

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:02:57 +0100

24 August 2008
Presented by Piece Hall Promotions.Tickets:Adults £20 (on the door £22.50)Under 16 years £15 (on the door £17.50)Family ticket (4 people, maximum 2 adults) £60.Piece Hall, Halifax

1st annual Piece Hall music festival ( 25/08/2008 )

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:13:21 +0100

25 August 2008
Presented by Piece Hall Promotions.A celebration of music styles and performance including the winner of 2008's "Rock of the North". Piece Hall, Halifax

Bank Holiday nature trail quiz ( 25/08/2008 )

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:04:27 +0100

25 August 2008
Meet Jan and Chris Buckley for this drop-in event.Follow the clues, collecting nature's treasure along the way. Family fun stroll, takes approximately 1 hour to complete the trail of 1.25 miles.Ogden Water

Art workshop ( 26/08/2008 )

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:37:34 +0100

26 August 2008
Please contact the Society for further details.

Talk: Down the ginnel ( 27/08/2008 )

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:05:45 +0100

27 August 2008
By Fred Butler.Please contact the Society for further details.

Making music in the woods ( 27/08/2008 )

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:01:44 +0100

27 August 2008
Explore ancient and modern musical instruments in a woodland setting. No need to be a musician or bring instruments. Meet Merrilyn and friends outside the visitor centre.Please 'phone 01422 249136 to book a place.Ogden Water

Wildside walk: The eastern side of the valley ( 28/08/2008 )

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:14:15 +0100

28 August 2008
Meet Mick Chatham for a 4-5 mile walk to health - back in time for lunch but bring a drink.Suitable for children aged 8+.