Tales From Gaza With Sharyn Lock
Author Sharyn Lock will be at Hebden Bridge library on Friday 7th May to tell her gripping story of Gaza: Beneath the Bombs. Travelling with the Free Gaza Movement, Sharyn believed that the greatest danger she faced would be making it past the Israeli sea blockade in a fishing boat.
May Day Craft Fun At Shibden Hall
Shibden Hall is set for a busy May Day on 3rd May, thanks to a successful appeal for talented craftspeople to show off their skills. The estate will host a range of craft demonstrations including blacksmithing, stone carving, rag rugging, pole lathing and many more traditional local crafts.
Lib-Dem Councillors 'mostly toothless' Says Campaign Activist
A key player in Hilary Myers’ campaign to win the Calder Valley seat for the Liberal Democrats in the general election, has described Calderdale Lib-Dem Councillors as “mostly toothless” and says they are powerless in their many Scrutiny Panel roles at the Council.
Celebrating Rural West Yorkshire
A celebration of the West Yorkshire Rural Partnership was held on Tuesday 20th April, looking at their achievements over the last twelve months and the projects planned for the future.
Take A Walk In Footsteps Of The Suffragettes
Get into the election spirit this Sunday by enjoying the beautiful Calderdale countryside and walking in the footsteps of local suffragettes who fought for women to win the right to vote.
Calderdale Meeting To Discuss Carbon Emissions
Members of the Economy and Environment Scrutiny Panel are meeting to discuss the work undertaken to reduce carbon emissions on Wednesday (21st April). In October 2009 the Council added their name to a public list as a pledge of their commitment to achieve a 10% cut in carbon emissions in 2010, based on the national ‘10:10’ initiative.
Fearsome Fun On St George’s Day 2010
Calderdale is celebrating St George’s Day on Friday 23 April with a host of events and activities over the weekend. See St George face the fearsome dragon at the Piece Hall, make your own dragon headdress, enjoy family activities at Bankfield Museum, get free entry to leisure centres when you wear the St George cross – and much more!
Watch out – Children about!
Calderdale Council’s road safety team is issuing a warning to parents and drivers to be aware of children playing on or near the road as summer approaches. Last year, 95 children were injured on our roads; 43 pedestrians, 9 cyclists, 3 as either riders or passengers on powered two wheelers and 40 as car passengers.
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