November Events at the Town Hall
REGULAR AND WEEKLY EVENTS
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 21st, 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.
The Resilience Café Book Club: Every other Tuesday 6.30pm - 8.30pm in the Huddle.
Making changes on your own often means that self-help books go unfinished, this peer support and reading group with therapist Kay Reynolds aims to change that. The groups will spend roughly 6 weeks on each book, starting Tuesday 1st November. 3 sessions £30 including book. Contact Kay.
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.
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.
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 9th, 10am - 12pm in the Space.
Free support group for parents of disabled children. Drop-in, free tea and coffee. Contact Unique Ways.
Hebden Royd Town Council - Full Council Meeting: Wednesday 2nd from 7.30pm in the Council Chamber.
Members of the public are invited to attend. Contact HRTC for more information.
WEA Poetry: Thursdays 10am – 12pm in the Space.
Poetry class with Sally Baker, the focus changes each 10-week block. Book in advance. Contact WEA.
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 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.
A Chance to Dance: Thursday 24th, 10am - 12pm in the Waterfront Hall.
A fun, relaxed way to get moving with dance facilitator Marguerite. All are welcome. £4 a session. Drop-in, no need to book. Sessions are monthly on a Thursday morning. Contact Marguerite.
Fibromyalgia Support Group: Fridays 1pm – 2pm in the Saltonstall Room.
Free peer-to-peer support and drop-in session, in partnership with the NHS. Contact Julie.
Gentle Sound Bath: Friday 7th, 10am - 11am in the Space.
Gentle sound healing in the heart of Hebden Bridge from Good Vibrations Wellbeing. £10 a session, please pre-book. Sessions are monthly on a Friday morning. Contact Hannah.
Lane Shaw Drama Academy: Saturdays 10am - 1.30pm in the Space.
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
Environment Agency Community Hub: Mondays, 10am - 2pm in the Saltonstall Room.
Hebden Bridge is at risk from flooding from rivers, the Rochdale Canal and surface water. Members of the Flood Alleviation Scheme Team led by the Environment Agency are available to talk to during this drop-in session. More information.
Hebden Bridge Literary and Scientific Society Talk: Saturday 12th, 7.30pm - 9.00pm in the Waterfront Hall.
”I preferred the book”: what’s it like to see your novel adapted for film or television? Louise Doughty, author of Apple Tree Yard, talks about her experience of seeing her bestselling novel adapted by BBC One. Tickets.
Wellbeing Day: Saturday 19th, 9am - 4pm in the Waterfront Hall.
Local ladies running group St Pol Striders are organising this free health and wellbeing free event to showcase the local businesses and activities you can access from mother and baby, to 65+. There will also be talks during the day, £5 inc refreshments. More information.
Christmas Lights Switch-On: Thursday 24th, from 3pm.
Free events during the day include the Christmas lights switch on from 3pm in St. George’s Square, live ice-sculpture carving throughout the day in the Town Hall Courtyard, late-night shopping, and free mince pies and mulled wine after the switch-on. More information.
Calder Valley Community Land Trust Public Meeting: Monday 28th, 7.30pm
The third free public meeting on the theme “Housing: it’s an issue” will discuss “How to reduce the impact of Airbnb on affordable homes”. Speakers