April Events at the Town Hall
REGULAR AND WEEKLY EVENTS
A Chance to Dance: Mondays 10.30am - 12.30pm in the Waterfront Hall.
A fun, relaxed dance session in a safe and welcoming environment, led by community dance facilitator Marguerite. £4 a session, drop-in.
Andy’s Man Club: Mondays 7pm – 9pm in the Terrace Room.
A judgment-free, confidential space where men can be open about the storms in their lives. Free peer-to-peer support for men over 18. Drop-in session. Free tea and coffee. Every Monday except Bank holidays. Contact Andrew.
Hebden Bridge WI: Monday 17th, 7pm for 7.30pm in the Waterfront Hall.
A character-filled, vibrant, and diverse group of women of all ages, sexualities, ethnicities, abilities, and backgrounds. Meetings are usually on the 3rd Monday of the month. Free to members and £5 for guests. Contact Val through Facebook.
Junior Chess Club: Tuesdays 4pm - 5.30pm in the Café
A new group starting from Tuesday 7th March for children interested in learning and playing chess. £5 a session. Contact Hebden Bridge Chess Club.
18th Hebden Bridge Scouts: Tuesdays 6pm – 8pm in the Waterfront Hall.
For boys and girls 10 1/2 -14. Activities are at the Town Hall or outside at Hardcastle Crags. Term-time only. Contact Steve.
Weight-Loss Support Group: Alternate Tuesdays 6.30pm - 8.30pm in the Saltonstall Room.
A new group that will meet on 14th and 28th March, peer support for weight-loss and health. Contact Julie.
Pilates: Wednesdays 1.30pm - 2.30pm in the Waterfront Hall.
Suitable for all abilities (modification to exercises given where required) and beginners are welcome. £7 a session, please pre-book.
Term-time only. Contact Rachel.
Slimming World: Wednesdays from 5.15pm in the Waterfront Hall.
Weekly weigh-in, slimming advice, and group support. £5.95 per week. Wednesday evenings, year-round. Contact Claire.
Lane Shaw Drama Academy: Wednesdays 6pm - 7pm in the Space.
Fun, affordable drama workshop for kids aged 9+, in addition to the regular sessions on Saturdays (see below).
Please pre-book. Term-time only. Contact Paula and Tom.
Swing Dance: Wednesdays from 7.15pm in the Waterfront Hall.
All abilities - improvers at 7.15pm, absolute beginners at 8.15pm. £6 for the evening, last Wednesday of the month includes a social with bar. Drop-in, no need to book. Contact Kevin.
Hebden Royd Town Council - Full Council Meeting: Wednesday 5th from 7.30pm in the Council Chamber.
Members of the public are invited to attend. Contact HRTC for more information.
U3A Beginners Modern Greek: Alternate Thursdays 11am - 12pm in the Saltonstall Room.
Modern Greek beginners currently using the Talk Greek book and CD from the BBC. Contact Ron.
18th Hebden Bridge Beavers: Thursdays 5.00pm – 6.15pm in the Spacel.
For boys and girls 6-8. Activities are at the Town Hall or outside at Hardcastle Crags. Term-time only. Contact Sally.
18th Hebden Bridge Cubs: Thursdays 6.30pm – 8pm in the Waterfront Hall.
For boys and girls 8-10 1/2. Activities are at the Town Hall or outside at Hardcastle Crags. Term-time only. Contact Pete.
Lane Shaw Drama Academy: Saturdays 10am - 1.30pm in the Space.
Fun, affordable drama workshop for children aged 5-17. Act 1 (5-8 yrs) 10am, Act 2 (9-11 yrs) 11am, Act 3 (12-17 yrs) 12:30pm, please pre-book.
Term-time only. Contact Paula and Tom.
The Beacon Church: Sundays from 10.30am in the Space.
Weekly sessions 11am - 12pm. Last Sunday of the month includes lunch. Contact Ben.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Hebden Bridge Duck Race: Monday 10th, 3pm. Tickets £1 from sites around town. www.hebdenbridgeduckrace.uk
Annual duck race with thousands of yellow ducks heading down the river from St George’s Bridge. Starts at 3pm, activities all day,
A Chance to Dance Family Friday: Friday 14th, 10am - 12pm. Contact margueriteeccles@hotmail.com
Fun, and relaxed dance session, everyone welcome
A Chance to Dance: Saturday 15th, 2pm - 4pm, choreography and dance. Contact margueriteeccles@hotmail.com
A slightly more focused session with an emphasis on movement and choreography.
Arvon Writing Day: Sunday 16th, 9.30am - 4pm. Visit www.arvon.org for details
Live writing day from creative arts charity the Arvon Foundation: Writing Dark Fictions with Andrew Michael Hurley and Katherine Clements
WI Rag Market: Saturday 22nd, 10.30am-4pm various venues. See www.facebook.com/hebdenrag
Fabrics, haberdashery, bits and bobs - a real treasure trove! Lots of stalls in the Waterfront Hall and other venues, ideal for makers and crafters!
Hand and Treasure Vintage and Art Fair: Saturday 29th, 11am - 4pm. Contact ogdenjulia1@gmail.com
A fabulous new fair curated by local artist Julia Ogden, featuring art, vintage treasures and collectibles.
Arvon Writing Day: Sunday 30th, 9.30am - 4pm. Visit www.arvon.org.uk for details
Live writing day from creative arts charity the Arvon Foundation: Starting to write non-fiction with Luke Turner and Laura Barton