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Classic Film Screening with Community Lunch

When: 1 September 2026 at 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Venue: St John's Community Hall

Postcode: HD6 1HN

Enjoy the classic film Yesterday with a community lunch at Focus4Hope's Reminiscent Cinema. Lunch is served at noon and the screening begins at 1:30pm. Visitors may attend both…

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History Talk: Pity Poor Bradford!

When: 2 September 2026 at 11:00 am

Venue: GSG Pianos

Postcode: HX2 9AR

Local historian David Glover presents a talk about William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle: Royalist general, writer, arts patron, tutor to Charles II and husband of pioneering writer…

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Safe Shelter: A History of Halifax Almshouses

When: 4 September 2026 at 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Venue: Waterhouse and Mackintosh Almshouses

Postcode: HX1 2AZ

An illustrated talk by local historian George Pickles exploring the history of almshouses in Halifax and beyond. Tea, coffee and biscuits are served from 2:15pm before the talk,…

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History Talk: The Halifax Gibbet

When: 11 September 2026 at 7:00 pm

Venue: St Paul's Church

Postcode: HX1 3NU

Local historian David Glover explores the origins and stories of Halifax's distinctive beheading machine, its Running Man legend and comparisons with similar devices.

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Great Female Halifax Achievers of the 20th Century

When: 19 September 2026 at 3:30 pm

Venue: Mount Zion Methodist Heritage Chapel

Postcode: HX2 8XG

A local-history talk celebrating notable Halifax women, including Miriam Lightowler, Jocelyn Horner, Elsie Whiteley, Laura Mitchell and Pearl Paling. Part of Heritage Open Days.

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SEN and Disability Wellbeing Fair

When: 23 September 2026 at 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Venue: St John the Divine Church Hall

Postcode: HD6 1HN

A free wellbeing event for parents and carers of children or adults with SEN or disabilities. Meet local support organisations and find information about mental health, adult social…

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Curious Tales About Halifax Minster Churchyard

When: 24 September 2026 at 2:15 pm to 3:45 pm

Venue: The Maurice Jagger Centre

Postcode: HX1 1UZ

David Glover presents curious stories connected with Halifax Minster churchyard, including dragons, a bagpiper, a French refugee, missing streets, vanished pubs, a secret tunnel and local ghosts.

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Keep Fit - OSCA Foundation

When: Every week on Thursday from 1 October 2026 at 9:45 am to 10:45 am

Venue: OSCA Foundation at Forest Cottage

Postcode: HX2 8AD

A weekly morning keep-fit class in Enderby Hall. Contact Sophie before attending.

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