October 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.
The Artist's Way: Mondays 7pm – 9pm in The Space.
A course in creativity with writer Anna Chilvers, using the book The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. 12-week course, Mondays except for half-term.
£125 for the course. Contact Anna.
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.
Hebden Royd Town Council - Community Funding Meeting: Monday 17th, from 6.30pm in the Council Chamber.
Small grants for community organisations, applications in advance. Contact HRTC for more information.
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.
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.
Hebden Royd Town Council - Full Council Meeting: Wednesday 12th, and Wednesday 31st from 7.30pm in the Council Chamber.
Members of the public are invited to attend. Contact HRTC for more information.
Unique Ways Coffee Morning: Wednesday 12th, 10am - 12pm in the Space.
Free support group for parents of disabled children. Drop-in, free tea and coffee. Contact Unique Ways.
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 29th, 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.
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.
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.
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
Hebden Bridge Literary and Scientific Society Talk: Saturday 8th, 7.30pm - 9.00pm in the Waterfront Hall.
The Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity with Sir Michael Marmot. Due to the train strike, the lecture will now be via Zoom and relayed to the Waterfront Hall. Sir Michael Marmot will answer questions from the audience afterwards. Tickets.
Out in the Valley Community Quilt Presentation: Tuesday 11th, from 1pm in the Waterfront Hall.
Free event for National Coming Out Day, including speeches, choir and quilt unveiling at 7pm. Contact Out in the Valley.
WI Rag Market: Saturday 15th, 10.30am - 4pm in the Waterfront Hall.
Stalls selling fabric and textiles at the Town Hall, Northlight Gallery and Word of Mouth. £1 entry on the door. More information.
Restart a Heart Day - Learn CPR: Saturday 15th, 11am - 1pm in Reception.
Free CPR and AED training drop-in sessions. Provided by Amy from Splat Training.
Hebden Royd Town Council - Community Funding Meeting: Monday 17th, from 6.30pm in the Council Chamber.
Small grants for community organisations, applications in advance. Contact HRTC for more information.
Dragonfly Boutique Charity Fashion Show: Thursday 20th, from 7.00pm in the Waterfront Hall.
Charity fashion show to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Tickets £15 including a glass of prosecco. Contact Joanne.
Sylvia Plath Literary Festival: Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd, various rooms.
The first festival, with events scheduled around Hebden Bridge, including poetry brunch, book launch, art exhibition, and much more. Tickets are available for single events or weekend passes.
The Great Pumpkin Festival: Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd, the Waterfront Hall and Courtyard.
Free pumpkin carving in the courtyard and the pumpkin trail starts in the Hall. This year’s theme is ‘Back to the Future’. Timings tbc.
Heroica Theatre Company: Margaret Morris - Inspirations: Fri 28th, 7.30pm in the Waterfront Hall.
A rehearsed reading of Anna Carlisle’s new play, Margaret Morris: Inspirations. Tickets are £10 including a glass of wine.
Arvon Live Writing Day: Sunday 30th, 10am - 4pm.
Writing the Gothic with Natasha Pulley and Beth Underdown. Tickets are £75 for the day (£35 concessions), including lunch.