December Events at the Town Hall
REGULAR AND WEEKLY EVENTS
Andy’s Man Club: Mondays 7pm – 9pm in The Terrace Room.
A judgment-free, confidential space where men can be open about the storms in their lives. Free peer-to-peer support for men over 18. Drop-in session. Free tea and coffee. Every Monday except Bank holidays. Contact Andrew.
Hebden Bridge WI: Monday 19th, 7pm for 7.30pm in the Waterfront Hall.
A character-filled, vibrant and diverse group of women of all ages, sexualities, ethnicities, abilities, and backgrounds. Meetings are usually on the 3rd Monday of the month. Free to members and £5 for guests. Contact Val through Facebook.
18th Hebden Bridge Scouts: Tuesdays 6pm – 8pm in the Waterfront Hall.
For boys and girls 10 1/2 -14. Activities are at the Town Hall or outside at Hardcastle Crags. Term-time only. Contact Steve.
The Resilience Café Book Club: Every other Tuesday 6.30pm - 8.30 pm in the Huddle.
Making changes on your own often means that self-help books go unfinished, this peer support and reading group with therapist Kay Reynolds aims to change that. The groups will spend roughly 6 weeks on each book, starting Tuesday 1st November. 3 sessions £30 including book. Contact Kay.
Slimming World: Wednesdays from 5.15pm in the Waterfront Hall.
Weekly weigh-in, slimming advice, and group support. £5.95 per week. Wednesday evenings, year-round. Contact Claire.
Pilates: Wednesdays 1.30pm - 2.30pm in the Waterfront Hall.
Suitable for all abilities (modification to exercises given where required) and beginners are welcome. £7 a session, please pre-book.
Term-time only. Contact Rachel.
Swing Dance: Wednesdays from 7.15pm in the Waterfront Hall.
All abilities - improvers at 7.15pm, absolute beginners at 8.15pm. £6 for the evening, last Wednesday of the month includes a social with bar. Drop-in, no need to book. Contact Kevin.
Unique Ways Coffee Morning: Wednesday 14th, 10am - 12pm in the Space.
Free support group for parents of disabled children. Drop-in, free tea and coffee. Contact Unique Ways.
Hebden Royd Town Council - Full Council Meeting: Wednesday 14th from 7.30pm in the Council Chamber.
Members of the public are invited to attend. Contact HRTC for more information.
WEA Poetry: Thursdays 10am – 12pm in the Space.
Poetry class with Sally Baker, the focus changes each 10-week block. Book in advance. Contact WEA.
U3A Beginners Modern Greek: Alternate Thursdays 11am - 12pm in the Saltonstall Room.
Modern Greek beginners currently using the Talk Greek book and CD from the BBC. Contact Ron.
18th Hebden Bridge Cubs: Thursdays 6.30pm – 8pm in the Waterfront Hall.
For boys and girls 8-10 1/2. Activities are at the Town Hall or outside at Hardcastle Crags. Term-time only. Contact Pete.
A Chance to Dance: Thursday 1st, 10am - 12pm in the Waterfront Hall.
A fun, relaxed way to get moving with dance facilitator Marguerite. All are welcome. £4 a session. Drop-in, no need to book. Sessions are monthly on a Thursday morning. Contact Marguerite.
Fibromyalgia Support Group: Resumes in January.
Free peer-to-peer support and drop-in session, in partnership with the NHS. Contact Julie.
Gentle Sound Bath: Friday 2nd, 10am - 11am in the Space.
Gentle sound healing in the heart of Hebden Bridge from Good Vibrations Wellbeing. £10 a session, please pre-book. Sessions are monthly on a Friday morning. Contact Hannah.
Lane Shaw Drama Academy: Saturdays 10am - 1.30pm in the Space.
For children aged 5-17. Act 1 (5-8 yrs) 10am, Act 2 (9-11 yrs) 11am, Act 3 (12-17 yrs) 12:30pm, please pre-book. Term-time only.
Contact Paula and Tom.
The Beacon Church: Sundays from 10.30am in the Space.
Weekly sessions 11am - 12pm. Last Sunday of the month includes lunch. Contact Ben.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Hebden Makes Christmas: Saturday 3rd December, 10.30am - 5pm in the Waterfront Hall.
Local artists’ Christmas market at several locations throughout the town, organised by Open Studios. Free entry to all locations. More information.
Hebden Bridge Literary and Scientific Society - The Twelve Plants of Christmas: Saturday 3rd, 7.30pm -9.00pm in The Space.
Botanist Ian Brand gives a seasonal tour, everything from ‘Holly and Ivy’ to ‘Brussel Sprouts and Cranberry sauce’. £5 Tickets.
Moving Through Menopause: Sunday 4th, 2pm - 5.30pm in the Waterfront Hall.
Northern Powerhouse Boxing Academy presents an expert panel (GP, physio and fitness expert) and an opportunity to learn about fitness and wellbeing through all stages of menopause. £10 / £5 for members, refreshments included. Tickets.
Environment Agency Community Hub: Monday 5th, 12th and 19th, 10am - 2pm in the Saltonstall Room.
Hebden Bridge is at risk from flooding from rivers, the Rochdale Canal and surface water. Members of the Flood Alleviation Scheme Team led by the Environment Agency are available to talk to during this drop-in session. More information.
LGBTQ+ Cervical Screening Co-Creation Group: Wednesday 7th, 6pm - 7.30pm in the Terrace Room.
Live Through This and West Yorkshire & Harrogate Cancer Alliance are creating a new cervical smear test campaign and need help from the LGBTQ+ community. Register your interest here.
A Chance to Dance Christmas Parties: Thursday 8th, 10am - 1pm and Monday 12th, 7pm - 9pm in the Waterfront Hall.
Celebrate the end of the year with a fun and relaxed dance session led by Marguerite. For more information please contact Marguerite.
Light Up a Life: Saturday 10th, 4pm - 6pm in the Waterfront Hall.
Overgate Hospice invites you to dedicate a light on our tree in memory of your loved ones. More information.