January Events at the Town Hall
REGULAR AND WEEKLY EVENTS
Environment Agency Community Hub: Mondays 10am -2pm in the Saltonstall Room.
Drop-in consultation and information on flood alleviation work, future plans, and local issues. Email for more information or visit the website.
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 19th, 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.
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.
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.
Unique Ways Coffee Morning: Wednesday 11th, 10am - 12pm in the Space.
Free monthly support group for parents of disabled children. Drop-in, free tea and coffee. Contact Unique Ways.
Hebden Royd Town Council - Full Council Meeting: Wednesday 11th 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.
Fibromyalgia Support Group: Resumes in late January. 1pm - 2pm in the Saltonstall Room
Free peer-to-peer support and drop-in session, in partnership with the NHS. Contact Julie.
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 Literary and Scientific Society - Liz John on Writing for the Archers: Saturday 21st 7.30pm in the Waterfront Hall.
What is it about this ‘everyday story of country folk’ that makes 5 million listeners tune in daily? Have you ever wondered how the longest-running radio drama in the world gets written? Join Libby Tempest and Archers scriptwriter Liz John for a fascinating, in-depth interview to discover how plot lines are decided, how writers and actors interact – and what really happened with the Rob and Helen story. Tickets £8 from Reception or online.