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Events
Hula-Hop – Sunday 18 September 2016
September Parish Council Meeting
Click on the following link to see the agenda for the September Monthly Meeting of the Parish Council to be held in The School Hall, Heptonstall J I & N School on Monday 5 September 2016 commencing at 7.30 p.m.
Minutes arising from the August 2016 meeting can be seen here.
Steam comes to Blackshawhead Fete
This year’s Blackshaw Head Village Fete on Saturday 3rd September boasts a great new attraction! Brighouse and Halifax Model Engineers will be offering rides on one of their steam-powered railway trains, on a length of track specially installed for the occasion.
The Fete starts at 1.30pm and the steam train is just one part of an afternoon extravaganza which includes live music from the Peace Artistes; a variety of stalls and sideshows, two different dog shows, and the legendary Produce Competition. For the children there’s Punch and Judy and magic shows, bouncy slide, face painting and kids’ sports, whilst the adults can enjoy the beer tent, food stalls and and barbecue.
Lunches and afternoon teas will, as usual, be available in “Pats’ Pantry” in the next-door Blackshaw Head Chapel, and in addition the chapel hosts the local history group SHED’s exhibition and the schools’ art competition.
The Fete is also the start and finish point for the Blackshaw Head Fell Race, starting at 2pm, (category BS : distance 8.9km, climb 274m; entry on the day; full details at www.blackshawheadfellrace.co.uk/).
Admission to the fete is by donation at the gate. The 596 bus leaves Hebden Bridge at a quarter past the hour and stops outside the fete field, returning each hour just after half past. Full fete details are available on-line at the website www.blackshaw.net/village-fete/. This contains the fete programme and entry forms for the children’s and adults’ produce competitions and the dog show. These can also be picked up from Hebden Bridge TIC, Heptonstall Post Office, Great Rock Coop, and May’s farm shop at Colden, which also has spare entry forms.
Up to date information can be found on Blackshaw Head Fete’s social media pages.
August Parish Council Meeting
Click on the following link to see the agenda for the August Monthly Meeting of the Parish Council to be held in The School Hall, Heptonstall J I & N School on Monday 1 August 2016 commencing at 7.30 p.m.
Minutes arising from the July 2016 meeting can be seen here.
Village Team Jumble Trail Event
We are running a Jumble Trail Event in Heptonstall on Monday 29th August.
There will be things on at the bowling club for families, as well as bacon sarnies, a good value lunch and bouncy castle for the kids.
Anyone wanting to get involved will be given space in the bowling club, or the chance to ‘buddy up’ with some-one along the trail.
Please contact Jan Lymer on 01422 847979 or 07772 168812 so we can match you up with someone local.
Anyone can come along and raise money for their own cause, or just get the chance to de-clutter the house!!
It is going to be a lovely way to while away a few hours over the bank holiday, and the village will be judging its best garden competition on that day too.
The Heptonstall Village Team AGM
Parish Council Meeting – July 2016
Click on the following link to see the agenda for the July Monthly Meeting of the Parish Council to be held in The School Hall, Heptonstall J I & N School on Monday 4 July 2016 commencing at 7.30 p.m.
Minutes arising from the May 2016 meeting can be seen here, and for the 2016
Annual Meeting here.
Parish Council Meeting – 20 May 2016
Click on the following link to see the agenda for the May Monthly Meeting of the Parish Council to be held in The School Hall, Heptonstall J I & N School on Friday 20 May 2016 commencing at 7.30 p.m.
The Annual Meeting of the Parish Council will also take place, starting at 7.00pm at the same venue. The agenda can be seen here.
Minutes arising from the April 2016 meeting can be seen here.
Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Event
There is a consultation event at Heptonstall Social and Bowling Club this Saturday (7 May 2016) from 10.00am until 1.00pm with regard to the Neighbourhood Plan which Hebden Royd Town Council along with Heptonstall, Blackshaw, Erringden and Wadsworth Parish Councils are putting together.
- Do you care about where you live ?
- Want to have a say in what gets built and where?
- Want to protect the environment?
- Wish you could afford a house in the area?
We need your say ….
Come along and let us know and find out more about your Neighbourhood Plan.
Afternoon ‘T’ – An Hour or So of Music Hall: Tunes & Tales, Tea & Macaroons
Afternoon ‘T’ – An Hour or So of Music Hall: Tunes & Tales, Tea & Macaroons
Brought to you by the Folk Roots & Poetry Roots Team, along with The Shaggy Dog Storytellers.
Come and join us for an afternoon of poetry, music, storytelling, song, dance and monologue as some of our most well-known and loved local performers get together taking up a music hall theme and endeavour to entertain you….
Hosted by Keith Donnelly
2pm at Machpelah House, Machpelah, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8AU
On Sunday 15th May 2016 as part of the 2nd Hebden Bridge Folk Roots Festival
Entry Fee £3
Free cuppa and cake included….Top hats and tails welcome!
Heptonstall Lights and Planting Group
Heptonstall Lights and Planting Group will be holding their annual Front of House competition later in the year. Get your tubs, pots, hanging baskets, window boxes and front gardens looking lovely and you could win a prize.
No need to enter.
The judges will be making their decision over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Heptonstall Village Team Monthly Shopper Bus
Village Team Trip to Bury Market
THE FAMOUS BURY MARKET
Bury Market remains the undisputed champion of the North so booking is essential for this first trip of this year.
World famous, Bury Market oozes charisma and atmosphere. The ambience and layout offers visitors the opportunity to seek out and visit every stall. The range of products and facilities is second to none.
Bury Market is a very large traditional market in a modern setting. It’s a unique shopping experience and great day out for all.
Sequence Dancing at the Bowling and Social Club
This is a warm and friendly bunch of dancers who would be very happy to make you feel at home. Cost is only £2.50 per person, and you are free to bring your own lunch or make a nice brew in the kitchen area.
Parish Council Meeting – 4 April 2016
Click on the following link to see the agenda for the April Monthly Meeting of the Parish Council to be held in The School Hall, Heptonstall J I & N School on Monday 4 April 2016 commencing at 7.30 p.m.
Minutes arising from the March 2016 meeting can be seen here.
Pennine Spring Music details for 2016
All concerts in Heptonstall Parish Church starting at 7.30
Tuesday 31 May, Thursday 2 June, Saturday 4 June
Details of the programme can be seen here.
Anyone wishing to play in the orchestra or sing in the choir should contact Jean Richux in the first instance on 01422 843995 or email jean[at]richux.plus.com. Places are available in all sections especially bass and tenor voices.
Pace Egg 2016
Times as follows:
Good Friday, 25th March in Weavers Square
11:15 Heptonstall Pace Egg
12:30 Heptonstall Pace Egg
2:00 Heptonstall Pace Egg
3:00 Calder High Pace Egg
4:00 Heptonstall Pace Egg
The Juggler capers in, dodging rain from the West
St George has a brolly and a star on his breast
Bold Slasher likes rain, he’ll not hide with the rest
The Doctor has a topper, he knows what is best
The Black Prince of Paradise, his robe’s put to the test
The Egyptian King’s slaves keep him dry. Not a jest!
Hector The Champion is snug ‘neath his crest
But what of poor Tosspot, his coat’s not the best
Ah he’s safe from the floods, he’s found an old life vest!
If you, like the others, want to be well impressed
Good Friday! The Pace Egg! Make Heptonstall your dest…..(ination)!
With thanks to Andy Carter for the words and Frank Sutcliffe for the original photograph. This year we will be collecting for the: Community Foundation for Calderdale Flood Relief Fund and East African Playgrounds project to build safe play areas for village children in East Africa.
Please come by foot or public transport. Parking in the village is very limited.
Heptonstall Fell Race
Heptonstall Family Day
FREE Easter Bonnet and Cap making workshops at The Heptonstall Social and Bowling Club 4-6pm Friday 4th March, 11th March, Tuesday 15th March and Friday 18th March.
Family Day Sat 26th March 10.30 til 6pm.
Parish Council Meeting and Annual Assembly
Click on the following links to see the agendas for the Annual Assembly of the Parish Meeting and the Monthly Meeting of the Parish Council both to be held in The School Hall, Heptonstall J I & N School on Monday 7 March 2016 commencing at 7.00 p.m.
Minutes arising from the February 2016 meeting can be seen here.
Parish Council Meeting – Monday 4 January 2016
Christmas Lights Switch On
Due to the weather, the Christmas Lights Switch On in Weavers Square has had to be postponed until Sunday evening – 6 December 2015.
Christmas trees remain on sale from 3pm on Saturday 5 December 2015.
Heptonstall Village Team Winter Events
Christmas Lights Switch On – 5 December 2015
