TOWN HALL \ Get involved
The Town Hall, Hebden Bridge is one of a handful of community-owned Town Halls in the UK and is a symbol of what a community can do when it pulls together with a common ambition and vision.
We were born from the commitment and dedication of a small group of local volunteers who came together with a vision to create a Town Hall at the heart of Hebden Bridge. They in turn galvanised others to support the vision leading to the creation of the original Friends of Hebden Bridge Town Hall.
Whilst the reasons for getting involved might have changed from our early campaigning days the need and desire for community support remains. These pages cover a range of ways you can get involved: joining as a member; volunteering your time to support our work; and financial support by way of donations. In addition, this page links through to any current employment opportunities with us: employing local people is really important!
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you would like to get involved in other ways
Become a member
A simple, no-cost way to show your support for the work we do at the Town Hall, open to any individual or organisation.
Become a volunteer
Our volunteers are a key part of the Town Hall team, often the first point of contact, welcoming visitors to the building or answering the phone.
Donate
The Town Hall, Hebden Bridge is managed by the Hebden Bridge Community Association (HBCA), a charitable organisation and development trust responsible for ongoing regeneration in Hebden Bridge.
Work for us
An important part of being a community-owned organisation is our connections to the local community. We think it’s important that our Trustees, Volunteers and Staff have connections in this area as it roots us into the local community, so we encourage local people to apply for all of our employment opportunities.
When we have vacancies or are expanding our staff team you will be able to find out more through the link below.
Latest News
This wonderfully curated exhibition features a diverse range of styles and mediums and will showcase the work of 14 excellent local (and not-so-local) artists.
Annapurna Indian Dance present a free workshop in collaboration with A Chance to Dance community dance for all sessions at the Town Hall.
Hebden Bridge Arts presents an exhibition inspired by Jean Giono’s “The Man Who Planted Trees”
As part of CultureDale 2024, 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
Little Hummingbird Events is coming to the Town Hall on 8th June with a group of 20 stall holders. Market open 10am -4pm
The famous Hebden Bridge Print Fair returns in September, Stallholder applications are now open!
Calling all dog lovers! Hebden’s Happy Hounds returns with a fun-filled day of pups on parade and stalls from local businesses, organised by Hebden Royd Town Council and supported by the RSPCA.
Little Hummingbird Events is coming to the Town Hall on 18 May with a group of 20 stall holders. Market open 10am -4pm
Come along and engage in some fun and engaging community singing. At the end of the session, you can also find out about being part of our The Man Who Planted Trees production, on stage as part of the community chorus.
Tilly and Primrose Artisan Markets bring together local independent businesses and people looking for beautiful, original items for their home and family, or to give as gifts.
Classes with Calder Valley Swing happen every Wednesday at the Town Hall - absolute beginners welcome!
Make a felted wool landscape with artist Dani Lovett. Try out a new craft in a relaxed environment, working together to make a large textile landscape wall hanging for Hebden Bridge Arts' 2024 open exhibitions.
Tim Chu and Ian Bailey are two talented professional singer-songwriters from the North West of England. They play the music of Simon and Garfunkle lice: two acoustic guitars and two vocals. With nearly two hours of music, interspersed with stories about the songs, this show is an intimate celebration of their favourite music.
At The Town Hall, we are very lucky to have a thriving co-working community with plenty of facilities, gorgeous views, super-fast broadband, private meeting space and an onsite café.
Join us on Friday 29th and Saturday 30th March for Mill Town Arts’ spring show and fair.
Mill Town Arts collective return with a mixed art show ahead of their Easter arts and crafts show
What’s on Hebden Bridge is a new, free, community-owned and run activities and events calendar for everyone in HX7. Come along to our free intro sessions to learn more about the platform and to start adding your own events!