What's On in Hebden Bridge
and the surrounding area - 2024-2025
Hebden Bridge Local History Society
The opening of Hebden Bridge Trades Club and the first Labour Government
Speaker: Alan Fowler
The Trades Club was opened in February 1925 and the foundation stones were laid in May 1924 a few months before One of the foundation stones was laid by Tom Shaw , Minister of Labour in the 1924 Labour government and member of Britain's first ever Labour cabinet. His speech reviewed the success of the government; but by 1925, when the Trades Club was opened, Labour was in opposition.
The key figure at the formal opening was J.W.Tout, former Oldham MP and Secretary of the Todmorden Weavers, who became the Calder Valley's first Labour MP. The talk explains the significance of these two ceremonies and how they reflected the wider change of the 1920s in Britain.
Alan taught economic history at the Manchester Metropolitan University. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and has given many memorable talks to HBLHS about the Labour and Trades union movements in our area.
Methodist Church, Market Street. Hebden Bridge. 7.30pm, free to members; £4 for visitors
Shaggy Dog Storytelling Club
– Stories from the Floor
8-10pm, Stubbing Wharf Pub, free entry.
It's time to gather again for old fables, fairy tales, folk tales, myths, legends, and just good old yarns. Whether you've got a story to tell, or simply like to listen, join us in the upper room.
Back to the 90s
£5. 7.30pm
From Vinyl to MP3
The Sound of a Generation!
Mytholmroyd Community Centre
01422 883023 or email
The Houghton Weavers The North West's leading comedy / folk group, stars of TV, Radio and Stage, are making their way around the region with their 2025 tour, including a show at Hebden Bridge Town hall on 29 March 2025. More info
Dark Matter presents
Zed Bias + friends
Golden Lion Todmorden, 8.30pm - 1am. Upstairs
With support from drum n bass/Jungle Manchester DJs and MCs
Tickets on Skiddle
Anne Lister Festival
Community Film Afternoon as part of the Anne Lister Festival. On Sunday, 30 March, there will be an afternoon showing of three short films celebrating lesbian stories - at the Hebden Bridge Picture House.
Poetry at The Dusty Miller
7.30 pm in The Coiners Room, Dusty Miller Inn, Burnley Road, Mytholmroyd HX7 5LH
Featuring four wonderful poets:
- Ian Parks
- Ian Pople
- Natalie Rees
- Regina Weinert
Hat passed round for poets. Books to buy
Car park at rear - bus stop outside - station 5 minutes walk
Free. All Welcome
Mill Town Arts Spring Art Fair
Mill Town Arts Spring Fair
Hebden Bridge Town Hall.
Sat 10-5pm, Sun 10-4pm.
Up to 20 Artists and Creatives under one roof, showing their latest work and for sale direct to the public. This is a great event showcasing excellent art and craft, from some wonderfully talented people.
Free to enter, it's well worth your time.
Accidental Death of an Anarchist
Directed by David Howes
Little Theatre
Written in the 1970s to point a satirical finger at the corrupt nature of the police and justice system, this acerbic and funny play received a timely 2023 update, switching the setting from Italy to the London Met, and lets loose the protagonist of The Maniac, to expose the hypocrisies within an institution that has failed to protect and serve for decades now.
Both witty and challenging, this is a breakneck comedy that demands and holds your attention, promising laughs and provocations aplenty.
Dark Matter presents
All The Young Punks Book Launch
Nan Moor's Todmorden OL14 7LD. 7.30pm - 9.30pm.
Iain Key (Louder Than War) will be talking about his new book about The Clash. Interview, Q&A, and book signing. With DJ Dan Smith.
Tickets on Skiddle
Sarah Jane Morris live at the Trades Club
The Trades Club, Hebden Bridge
Sarah Jane Morris with Tony Remy
£20
Doors open 7.30pm
Seated show
Sarah Jane trained as an actress at the Central School of Speech and Drama, alongside comedy duo French and Saunders, actor Rupert Everett and film star Kristen Scott-Thomas. She found fame with The Communards and with the BBC ban of her version of Me and Mrs Jones. Since then she has become a global performer, with hits in Japan, Germany, Greece (two no. 1's), and Italy, (awarded the key to the city of Verona!), honoured with a European Grammy and won the international San Remo song festival.
Come and see a 'flamboyant, idiosyncratic singer on the borders of jazz, soul and pop, she's a majestic if raw-nerved singer of awesome eloquence' The Guardian.
Tickets available here
here
WI Spring Rag Market on Saturday 27 April. The Rag Market is a twice yearly event run by Hebden Bridge WI to raise funds for their Charity of the Year and for an Educational Bursary with the chance to build new skills. See HebWeb news item for more info.
Pace egg Play
See this HebWeb feature for photos and info
Duck Race
Dark Matter presents
SUIR (Cologne) + [slab]
Golden Lion Todmorden, 7.30pm
Cinematic shoegaze
Tickets on Skiddle
Dark Matter presents
An evening of folk and acoustic music
Golden Lion Todmorden, 7 pm
Formidable Welsh duo of guitar player and composer Toby Hay and electric and acoustic bass player Aidan Thorne will be playing their album live.
With support from Ben Tangle and WYSE
Tickets on Skiddle
Repair Cafe Mytholmroyd
Bring out your repairs!
Repair Cafe Mytholmroyd will be up and running on Sunday 18 May from 1pm to 4pm
St Michael's Church Hall Mytholmroyd, HX7 5DS
Hot drinks and refreshments.
We can look to repair, clothes, bags, furniture, toys, bikes electrical appliances (not microwaves) knife/tool sharpening
Come and see what its all about.
Contact us:
Email: repairmytholm@gmail.com
Facebook: Repair Cafe Mytholmroyd
Instagram: Repair Cafe Mytholmroyd
The Handmade Parade is Back in Hebden Bridge on 22 June. Now known as "The Summer Parade". Funding is from the Arts Council and Calderdale Council. New big puppets, artist training, volunteer sessions, music, stiltwalking classes and loads more are coming in 2025. See this HebWeb Feature on the Parade with photos and info since 2008.
Repair Cafe Mytholmroyd
Bring out your repairs!
Repair Cafe Mytholmroyd will be up and running on Sunday 20 July from 1pm to 4pm
St Michael's Church Hall Mytholmroyd, HX7 5DS
Hot drinks and refreshments.
We can look to repair, clothes, bags, furniture, toys, bikes electrical appliances (not microwaves) knife/tool sharpening
Come and see what its all about.
Contact us:
Email: repairmytholm@gmail.com
Facebook: Repair Cafe Mytholmroyd
Instagram: Repair Cafe Mytholmroyd