All things Culture in Calderdale. Whether you're looking to get involved, see what's on or connect with the community - this is the place for you.
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People's Park Monthly Litter Pick
The newly formed Friends of People's Park and the Wandering Wombles are hosting litter picks of People's Park on the third Monday of every month at 11am.
Date:
08/11/24
A Beginner’s Guide to Grassroots Music in Calderdale.
Dirty Sunbeams and CultureDale's Youth Music Takeover have created a Beginner's Guide to Grassroots Music in Calderdale. View a copy at the site below or download the pdf here.
Date:
06/11/2024
Calderdale Wheelchair Basketball Club
Download the flyer to learn more about Calderdale's Wheelchair Basketball Club. Every Monday from 7pm at Calderdale College, Halifax.
Date:
04/11/2024
InnaNature Growth Workshops
Read the flyer below to learn more about weekly drop-in workshops about creativity and mindfulness at Forest Cottage, Ovenden on Thursdays 11am-1pm.
Date:
31/10/2024
Cosy Community Craft Group
Download the flyer below to learn more about the DodPod Cost Community Craft Drop-in, Thursdays 3-6:30pm at Dodnaze Community Centre.
Date:
31/10/2024
Happy Working Community Co-working Space
Read the flyer below to learn more about the free community co-working space at Dodnaze Community Centre, Tuesdays 10:30-14:30.
Date:
31/10/2024
Stitching Resilience Creative Embroidery Workshops
Download the flyer below for information on upcoming embroidery workshops, starting 12:30-14:30 on 5 November at Todmorden College.
Date:
30/10/2024
Curious Motion Job Opportunities
Curious Motion are seeking to recruit a Temporary Interim Manager and Dance Artist. Learn more about these roles at the link below.
Date:
28/10/2024
Survivor Stories by EdShift
EdShift are seeking to produce a photography campaign to raise awareness of gender based violence, working with survivors to capture photographs in locations significant to them. Read the flyer below for details and contact nathan@edshift.co.uk to get involved.
Date:
23/10/2024
Play Development Service October Half Term Schemes
Download the flyer below to learn more about the Play Development Service's scheduled Play Schemes for the October Half Term.
Date:
23/10/2024
OutdoorArtsUK Boost Programme
Disabled individuals, those from a Global Majority background, or organisations led by individuals with these protected characteristics can take part in OutdoorArtsUK’s Boost Programme. As a participant, you will create a set of individualised development goals with OAUK’s Director and Associate Director and attend quarterly online meetings with other participants.
Date:
27/10/2024
Go Get Active with 51st Pellon Scouts
Download the flyer below for information on Go Get Active, a series of ladies-only activity classes in Halifax.
Date:
04/10/2024
Pennine Spring Music Bursaries
Pennine Spring Music have bursary places available for music students, singers, and payers of any age who are disadvantaged or might face barriers to taking part in the Pennine Spring Music Festival in May 2025. They are particularly looking for string players, brass, and singers. For further information, please contact penninespring@gmail.com. Learn more about the festival below.
Date:
01/03/2025
EdShift's Annual Arts Market
EdShift are looking for artists and artisans to host stalls at their inaugural arts market on 16 November. Learn more via the link below.
Date:
03/10/2024
Better Lives
See the poster attached for information on Better Lives, providing adults health and wellbeing support on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month in Elland.
Date:
27/09/2024
Volunteer Request for Junior Parkrun
Volunteers required for Junior Parkrun, every Sunday from 8:45-9:30am in People's Park. Register at the link below and let them know you're coming by emailing peoplesparkhalifaxjunior@parkrun.com.
Date:
27/09/2024
Free SAIL Sustainability Course
Learn more about SAIL's free 1-hour course on Climate Change and Sustainability in the Creative and Cultural Sector below.
Date:
26/09/2024
West Yorkshire Music Network
Learn more about the new West Yorkshire Music Network, set up in collaboration between WYCA, Leeds Conservatoire, Come Play With Me and CREATE Britain.
Date:
26/09/2024
Lindy Hop Dance Classes Todmorden
Learn more at the link below about free Lindy Hop dance classes on 28th September for Todmorden residents (or Pay As You Feel for others!).
Date:
25/09/2024
Inna Nature The Growth Project
See the flyer below for information on Inna Nature's The Growth Project, Thursdays 11am-1pm in Ovenden.
Date:
13/09/2024
She Moves by Curious Motion
Learn more about Curious Motion's weekly women's movement group by downloading the flyer below.
Date:
05/09/2024
Brighouse Pool Steps 2 Health
Download the flyer below to learn more about Brighouse Pool's Steps 2 Health programme, Mondays from 2-3pm. Book at the link below.
Date:
05/09/2024
Halifax Heritage Summer Tours
Read more below on upcoming Heritage Tour dates throughout the summer in Halifax. These include the Magistrates Court, Royal Halifax Infirmary site, and the Hebble Trail Canal.
Date:
16/08/2024
50² Challenge
Open to anyone affiliated with a VCSE organisation across Calderdale, the 50² Challenge starts on 1 September and challenges you to stay active for 50 days. Learn more via the link below.
Date:
09/08/2024
Ladies Sewing Classes
Are you interested in learning how to make, customise, and repair your own clothes? Learn more through the flyer below.
Date:
01/08/2024
CalderMoments Photo and Video Competition
CalderMoments is a free-entry photo and video competition open to all not-for-profit organisations in Calderdale. Win up to £1000 for your submission. Competition closes for entries at 12noon on Friday 20th September 2024.
Date:
20/09/2024
Step up and Wobble Brochure Sep 2024
Read the below brochure on the 12-week Step up and Wobble exercise programme, aimed at people 60+ years who are at risk of falling or have fallen in the past.
Date:
26/07/2024
South Asian Heritage Month
South Asian Heritage Month is from 18th July to 17th August. Learn more about the 2024 theme below.
Date:
26/07/2024
10-Week Wheel Throwing Workshop
Learn more about this 10-week pottery course delivered by The Clay Academy in Todmorden.
Date:
25/07/2024
King Cross Under 13s Cricket Tournament
Read the poster below for King Cross Junior Cricket Club's 'Taste of Cricket' under 13s tournament on Tuesday 30th July 10am-6pm. Paradise Lane, Warley, HX2 7SD.
Date:
15/07/2024
Safeguarding in Sports Guidance
Download guidance below for CSE safeguarding in sports.
Date:
11/07/2024
Healthy Holiday Summer Activity Camp
See the flyer below for more information on the Health Holiday Summer Activity Camp taking place throughout August at The Inspire Centre.
Date:
09/07/2024
Ballroom and Latin Dancing
Brighouse Pool and Fitness Centre and Sowerby Bridge Pool and Fitness Centre are hosting weekly ballroom dancing classes. Please see the website below for more details.
Date:
04/07/2024
Staying Well Step Into Nature
Staying Well are hosting a walk and chat at Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve on the 1st Thursday of every month, from 2-3:30pm.
Date:
04/07/2024
Summer Holiday Play Schemes
Calderdale Council's Play Development Service are hosting activities throughout the summer for 5-14 year olds, coinciding with CultureDale's Tinker, Make, Create roadshows. Learn more on the schedule below.
Date:
04/07/2024
Free Trials for Plus Pilates Classes
Try a Plus Pilates Class for free over July/August 2024. Contact hello@plushealthcompany.co.uk or phone 07824 380358 to book.
Date:
02/07/2024
Walking Tennis by LTA and AgeUK
Join the LTA and AgeUK for walking tennis sessions at Queens Sports Club HX1 2XQ every Wednesday at 10am, starting 10th July! Call 01422 252 040 to book your free place.
Date:
02/07/2024
Promote your activities through Calderdale Forum 50 Plus
Physical activity providers who target people over 50 years of age can advertise their activities on the Calderdale Forum 50+ website linked below.
Date:
01/07/2024
Everybody Arts' Micro Residencies
Two micro residencies for visual artists are available at Shibden Hall and Ogden Water via Everybody Arts. Learn more on their website below.
Date:
Deadline 12pm 10th July 2024
Active Calderdale Survey
Active Calderdale are running a survey to understand how active people are in their daily lives. It should take no longer than 15 minutes of your time to complete, and entrants can win one of three £20 high street e-vouchers! Click below to view the survey.
Date:
Active Calderdale Buggy4Fitness
Join your local group of friendly mums for a great postnatal workout. Learn more on the flyer below. Supported by Active Calderdale.
Date:
18/06/2024
Lights Camera Calderdale at Calderdale Libraries
Lights Camera Calderdale are hosting a display in Calderdale Libraries (starting at Halifax Central Library) based around popular local filming locations and their source material.
Date:
13/06/2024
Tinker, Make, Create Callout
Check out our blog to get involved with our Tinker, Make, Create summer roadshow!
Date:
04/06/2024
Creative Minds Newsletter
Want to find out about creative opportunities across Calderdale? Read through this month's edition of Creative Minds' newsletter. This content has been sent to us via Creative Minds, if you have any questions, please contact Alex.Feather1@swyt.nhs.uk
Date:
05/06/2024
CultureDale Spring Programme
Download a copy of our CultureDale Spring Programme to learn more about our events up to the end of June. Please note, for information regarding The Piece Hall's event listings, please visit their website.
Date:
03/06/2024
Everybody Arts Micro Residencies
From August to October 2024, Everybody Arts are seeking visual artists for one-week micro residencies, providing a large and flexible space for artists to test out new ideas, develop existing work, or see the realisation of a project. Learn more on their website below.
Date:
Deadline: 17/06/2024
West Riding Stonecarving Association
The West Riding Stonecarving Association offers a free taster session where you’ll be introduced to the facilities and learn the basics of carving using a mallet and chisel. Contact them to arrange a session, and learn more about workshops on their website below.
Date:
24/05/2024
Beyond Brontës: The Mayor’s Screen Diversity Programme
The deadline for the West Yorkshire Mayor's Screen Diversity Programme has been extended. If you have a passion for the screen industries and want to improve your skills for a successful career, apply for the programme below.
Date:
Deadline: 29/05/2024
Women's Exercise Classes
A reminder that the Women's Activity Centre run exercise classes open to all women in the community on Monday 11am-12 midday and Tuesday 10:30-11:30am on a donation basis, minimum donation £1, suggested donation £3-4. Download the flyer for more information.
Date:
23/04/2024
Art and About Commissions
Everybody Arts are working with Calderdale Council’s Capital Regeneration team to develop new public art commissions for Art & About, a new arts and cultural trail for Halifax. Including a Poetry commission to be installed near Halifax Central Library and a Sound Art commission for Halifax Town Hall. Interested? Read the details below.
Date:
Deadline: 01/05/2024, 12pm
Everybody Arts' New Creatives
New Creatives is a training and mentorship programme that will help to kick start the careers of four emerging artists in Calderdale. After the success of the first two 6-month traineeships, Everybody Arts is now looking to recruit two more. Learn more on their site below.
Date:
Deadline: 03/05/2024, 5pm
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Northern Broadsides Creative Writing Residency
Northern Broadsides have had 6 places become available for their creative writing residency in Hebden Bridge next week (3rd - 5th April) aimed at young people living in Calderdale aged 14 – 17 – first come first served! Learn more at the link below.
Date:
26/03/2024
Get involved with Opal's Comet
Mr Wilson's Key Commission for CultureDale - Opal's Comet, features audience engagement as part of live theatrical and musical performances. They are seeking input from community groups and choirs, schools, workplaces and individuals who are interested in the project and would like to know more about the music and performance. Get involved!
Date:
01/03/2024
Reviving Us - Northern Rascals
Northern Rascals are looking for young women in Calderdale aged 14-25 to take part in weekly workshops leading to performances in Halifax this July.
Date:
Deadline: 04/03/2024
Rehearsal room hire at Dean Clough
Looking for a space to rehearse or develop your work in West Yorkshire? Or maybe you have a large meeting coming up? Find out more about Northern Broadsides’ Rehearsal Room!
Date:
27/02/2024
Art Explorers at Dean Clough
Artists Chris Mould and Jeffrey Andrews are holding creative activity workshops for schools and colleges.
Date:
15/02/2024
New homes for Brighouse Parklets
The Brighouse Town Deal Board and Calderdale Council are inviting community groups, charities and organisations to express an interest in giving two of the town centre’s temporary parklets a new home when they are removed as part of the £19.1m Town Deal investment work. Learn more below.
Date:
29/01/2024
Mr Wilson's / Opal's Comet Job Opportunity
Mr Wilson's are looking to hire a Press/PR Contractor to lead on and deliver the Press/PR campaign for Opal’s Comet, increasing the capacity and skill set of Mr. Wilson’s comms. Deadline 09/02/2024
Date:
23/01/2024
Curious Motion Voluntary Directors
Curious Motion are looking to recruit two new voluntary directors for their board! Full information can be found on their website below.
Date:
19/01/2024
Student Creative Project Assistants (HBA)
Hebden Bridge Arts is looking for two students to join them as Creative Project Assistants for a paid placement supporting delivery of the visual arts elements of their ‘The Man Who Planted Trees’ project. Apply by 8th January 2024.
Date:
18/12/2023
Youth Voice Consultation Prize Draw
Ignite Creativity have added a prize draw as part of their Youth Voice Survey. Fill it in by 25 December to be in with a chance of winning.
Date:
18/12/2023
BHF Free Defibrillators
The British Heart Foundation are giving FREE defibrillators to community groups. You must apply before March 2024. Learn more on their website.
Date:
05/12/2023
BBC Writers Script Submissions
BBC writers has an Open Call window for script submissions between 7th November - 12 noon 5th December 2023. Get your ideas in now!
Date:
09/11/2023
Baby Week: 14th - 20th November
This year, Calderdale will be celebrating its first ever Baby Week, with the theme of ‘play’ showcasing activities and support available for parents and their babies across the borough.
Date:
14th - 20th November
Dance Company Callout
On Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th February 2024 AJDance Company is hosting a weekend of dance workshops. Learn more below and register your interest by 10th December 2023.
Date:
08/11/2023
CultureDale Newsletters
Sign-up to our CultureDale Newsletter to hear all about the events, workshops & news of CYOC24!
Date:
1st November 2023
Join The Team: Community Sports Development Officer
We’re looking for creative, enterprising and enthusiastic people to help us deliver our most ambitious and exciting programme of cultural events yet.
Date:
Closing Date: 13th November 2023
Creative Minds Funding
This funding round will deliver matched financial support to deliver Creative Minds projects that use creative activity to support and improve the wellbeing of people living in Calderdale.
Date:
Deadline: 20th November 2023
Job Role: Community Management of Assets Officer
Calderdale Council are recruiting for a full-time hybrid role in the Corporate Asset and Facilities Management Team.
Deadline 15/11/23
Date:
31/10/23
Mixenden Area Fund
The aim of the fund is to support general community activity in the General Mixenden area. Click the link to find out more.
Date:
1/10/2023
Three Miles From Home
A special collection from watercolour artist Jane Austin that explores both the famous views and the hidden wonders to be found within three miles of her Halifax home. Running until February 2024.
Date:
16/10/2023
IOU Artists Announced For Artist Development Programme
The Open Call to Calderdale artists in July 2023 received more than 30 submissions. Following a selection and interview process IOU has awarded STTA bursary places to 4 regional artists.
Date:
16/10/2023
UKSPF Funding Applications Now Live
Your vision deserves the support it needs, and we're here to help you bring it to life.
Date:
4th September 2023
Anne Lister Memorial Weekend
Join us for a weekend of Anne Lister themed events in honour of her memorial weekend.
Date:
21st-24th September 2023
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