Summer Programme 2008

Summer programme

May 18 – Discover some of the history of Hebden Bridge.
As part of the Community Rail Weekend, meet Diana Monahan at 11am on the Leeds-bound platform of Hebden Bridge Station for an easy walk ending in the town centre. Less than 2 hours

June 9 - Buildings of Heptonstall:
Guided walk with Alan Petford & David Cant, 7 pm. 25 max. £5 / £4 Members. Fully booked at time of going to press; if you would like to put your name on a cancellation list please contact Nigel Smith 01422 842847

June 18 - Recreation and Railways:
Join the Friends of Hebden Bridge Station and the Local History Society for a selection of films from the Yorkshire Film Archive on the theme of recreation and railways. 7.30pm at the Birchcliffe Centre; all welcome. No entrance fee but donations requested. Refreshments available.

June 23 - Buildings of Hebden Bridge:
Guided walk with Alan Petford & David Cant, 7 pm. 25 max. £5 / £4 Members. Fully booked at time of going to press; if you would like to put your name on a cancellation list please contact Nigel Smith 01422 842847

June 28 - Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Open Churchyard at Wainsgate Chapel - Open 2-5 pm. Refreshments available. See press for further details.

Hebden Bridge bandJune 28-29 - The First Hebden Bridge Brass Band
Heritage Weekend
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Saturday - Gala Concert at Hebden Bridge Picture House, with guest soloist Philip McCann. Sunday - A March and Hymn Tune Contest commencing at 12 noon in St George’s Square with up to 20 bands taking part. Further details from Steve Gardner on 07813 110126. Summer Programme 2008

July 10 - Peel House Visit
Clive Lloyd will welcome you to his home with a 1hr lecture + house tour assisted by David Cant. Entrance free but a charge to non-members. We need to know in advance the approximate numbers for this visit so please contact Ann Kilbey on 01422 882858 for further information.

Blake DeanJuly 13 - Curiosities of the Ridge
10am – Join Dave Shepherd for a prehistoric and historic meander. Meet at lay-by above hairpin bends, Blake Dean, Hardcastle Crags SD 957 314. Walk over varied terrain, some rough, approx 5hrs. Lunch break at Packhorse Inn. Rock art, barrows, drainage systems, horse tramway, standing stones and circle. Non-members £3. Bring packed lunch, refreshments, suitable clothing.

July 16 – Mills of the Upper Colden Valley Walk.
Meet Justine Wyatt at 7pm outside the New Delight Inn for a moderate, circular walk, approximately 2 hours, visiting the sites of Land, Rodmer Clough and Edge mills. Parking permitted for patrons of the New Delight Inn. £2 / £3 non-members

Sept 13 - Heritage Open Day
As part of Heritage Weekend; events coordinated by the Civic Society and Friends of Hebden Bridge Station. Look out for further details of what is happening. “Participants include Hebden Bridge Station, Wainsgate & Hope Chapels, and the Hebden Bridge Local History Society exhibition in Hope”.

 

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