Find events for over 40s in Calderdale, including health, wellbeing, fitness, social and community activities. Use the filters below to search by category, location or month and discover activities that suit your interests. You can also browse our health after 40 articles and local services for over 40s in Calderdale. For wider local information, visit Calderdale Council leisure information. 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… 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… 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,… 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. When: 15 September 2026 at 10:00 am to 1:30 pm Venue: St George's House Postcode: HX3 5BT An accessible outdoor event welcoming older people, disabled people, carers, friends and family. Meet for coffee and refreshments from 10am; the walk sets off at 11am and returns… 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. 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… 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. 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. When: Every week on Thursday from 1 October 2026 at 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Venue: Central Methodist Church Postcode: HD6 1AQ A weekly afternoon group for old-time and modern sequence dancing in central Brighouse.
Classic Film Screening with Community Lunch
History Talk: Pity Poor Bradford!
Safe Shelter: A History of Halifax Almshouses
History Talk: The Halifax Gibbet
Shroggs Park Walk and Wheel Accessible Outdoor Event
Great Female Halifax Achievers of the 20th Century
SEN and Disability Wellbeing Fair
Curious Tales About Halifax Minster Churchyard
Keep Fit - OSCA Foundation
Old-Time and Modern Sequence Dancing - Brighouse
