Ted Hughes’ Birthday Celebration
Heptonstall Museum Church Yard Bottom, Heptonstall, United KingdomJoin us for a joint celebration with The Elmet Trust on the occasion of Ted Hughes' birthday. An evening of sharing favourite poems and
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Ted Hughes’s Birthday Celebration Walk
Heptonstall Museum Church Yard Bottom, Heptonstall, United KingdomA chance to see Nick Wilding's film, 'Sacred Place' which features places of significance to the poetry of Ted Hughes and then join him and Ruth Crossley on a walk around Heptonstall to immerse yourself and experience first hand the beauty of the area.
Steve Ely – Ted Hughes’s Heptonstall
Heptonstall Museum Church Yard Bottom, Heptonstall, United KingdomTed Hughes expert Steve Ely celebrates Hughes's love of Heptonstall in a fascinating talk as part of the Ted Hughes' birthday events.
The Offcumdens: Light Verse for Dark Nights
Heptonstall Museum Church Yard Bottom, Heptonstall, United KingdomLight verse for dark nights. (Turn left at the graveyard). Doors 7:10 Seated: 7:25 Poets: 7:30 Finish: 9.30ish Those familiar with Shaggy Dog Storytellers, the Trades Club, literary and folk festivals along the valley will recognise these performers, who've come together as 'The Offcumdens' for a very special performance. We welcome you to join us… Read More »The Offcumdens: Light Verse for Dark Nights
Celebration of Ethel Carnie Holdsworth
Heptonstall Museum Church Yard Bottom, Heptonstall, United KingdomEvent marking Heritage Open Days commemorating the former home of Ethel Carnie Holdsworth, organised with Calder Civic Trust and the owners of the cottage at Slack Top. A short screening, exhibition at Heptonstall Museum will be followed by a walk and a blue plaque unveiled.
Poetry @ The Museum : Mike Crowley & Chris Preddle
Heptonstall Museum Church Yard Bottom, Heptonstall, United KingdomContinuing our series of Poetry @ The Museum, we are delighted to welcome back Michael Crowley who will be reading from his collection First Fleet. Joining Mike, is Chris Preddle, another local and established poet who recently published his third collection The May Figures came from Eyewear in 2022; his second was Cattle Console Him (2010). His translations Sappho: Songs and… Read More »Poetry @ The Museum : Mike Crowley & Chris Preddle
Poetry & Celebration for Sylvia Plath’s Birthday
Heptonstall Museum Church Yard Bottom, Heptonstall, United KingdomAn evening to mark the birthday of Sylvia Plath, poet and writer with poetry from Ian Humphreys, Sally Baker and Clare Shaw. Sylvia Plath is buried in the adjacent graveyard in Heptonstall and many visitors come from all over the world to see the beautiful countryside that inspired many of Sylvia's works.
Poetry & Flowers – Workshop with Sally Baker
Heptonstall Museum Church Yard Bottom, Heptonstall, United KingdomPart of a weekend of celebrating Sylvia Plath's birthday. Sally Baker leads a practical poetry workshop focusing on the theme of flowers.
The House That Ethel Built
Heptonstall Museum Church Yard Bottom, Heptonstall, United KingdomPremier of new one-act play about the life and work of Ethel Carnie Holdsworth. This will be a rehearsed reading followed by a Q and A with the cast and writer.
The Making of The Gallows Pole : Photographic Exhibition
Hebden Bridge Town Hall St George's St, Hebden BridgeIn 2021 Heptonstall was one of several sites used in the filming of The Gallows Pole, Shane Meadow’s adaptation of the story of the Cragg Vale Coiners, a notorious counterfeiting gang operating in 18th-century Yorkshire. A unique moment in time, midst COVID restrictions - Heptonstall Museum had recently closed and became central to the production,… Read More »The Making of The Gallows Pole : Photographic Exhibition
Christmas Fayre
Heptonstall Museum Church Yard Bottom, Heptonstall, United KingdomEnjoy some Christmas cheer in the museum. We’ll have festive foliage and decorations for sale in the museum and winter warmers downstairs in the Undercroft. Some fantastic local makers will join us with a range of tempting gift ideas including prints, textiles and jewellery. Get ahead with your holiday planning and support your local volunteer-led… Read More »Christmas Fayre
The Road To Heptonstall
Heptonstall Museum Church Yard Bottom, Heptonstall, United KingdomJoined by poets and musicians who met on the set of The Gallows Pole and are excited to return to “Barb’s” for a real one-off who have come together, purely to support the museum. This will be a unique evening of entertainment and we can't wait to welcome back ... Ali Shaw belongs to a… Read More »The Road To Heptonstall