Featured Events in Hebden Bridge in June, 2025 (August Updated)

Depth Writing is a transformational process-focussed practice aimed at facilitating creativity and expanding possibility. It combines elements of journaling and creative writing and is grounded in a psycho-spiritual perspective where Jungian depth psychology meets ancient wisdom traditions. The focus is on process, rather than outcome, and on what comes up in the writing, rather than craft, skills and technique, so there will never be any pressure to read anything out (although you can if you wish). This Summer Depth Writing workshop will focus on the season’s associations with playfulness and joy. In our day-to-day life, we often find ourselves too busy to make time for play while it’s easy to get caught up in worry and anxiety at the expense of our capacity for joy - especially in these times of great uncertainty and chaos. However, far from being ‘frivolous’, play and joy both play an important role in helping us build resilience. This workshop will be a chance to reflect on where you may experience blocks to playfulness and joy as well as an opportunity to lightly activate your innate capacity for both through the writing exercises. The workshop will include short guided writing exercises of between approximately five and fifteen minutes, small group discussions and a break with tea & cake. Who is it for? Those interested in deepening creativity & self-discovery through writingWriters and creative practitioners interested in extending their practiceTherapeutic practitioners and professionals in the arts, health, education, social care and transformational growth interested in expanding their rangePay what you can: £25 -£40 A note about self-care Although depth-writing is transformational, it’s not therapy so you are encouraged to be responsible for your own experience, go at your own pace, engage with the material at a level that feels right for you, avoid over-disclosing any matter that is particularly private or painful and seek therapeutic support if any particularly big feelings do come up. By attending this workshop, you are agreeing to practice CARE - confidentiality, attention, respect & empathy - with others. About Dr Rachel I’m awriter and creative guide with a PhD in applying Jungian psychoanalysis to creative writing. She has a background in both the media and academia as a former Editor of arts & culture magazine Dazed & Confused and a lecturer with twenty years’ experience, respectively. I’m now an independent writer & creative guide and run a programme of depth writing workshops, courses and retreats. I’m an HEA Associate and an Editorial Board Member at the London Arts-Based Research Centre. My research is published in international academic journals, I’m a Co-Editor of forthcoming Routledge publication The Creative Psyche: Between Spirit and Matter and write a series of monthly dispatches on my travels between worlds called Depth Writing With Dr Rachel on Substack. https://drrachelnewsome.substack.com https://rachelnewsome.co.uk/ Information Source: Rachel Newsome | eventbrite

Under white noise and digital chatter, an ancient planetary pull… It’s late spring when the evenings are starting to glow. On the horizon, the longest day of the year. Put the world on pause and lose yourself in a sound world where earthy Celtic folk flows into lively improvisations and brave, experimental new music. Sisters Rakhi and Simmy Singh spent their early years in the Welsh countryside, immersed in a blend of traditional Indian music, Western classical and folk. Now, they thread together these diverse influences in this intimate performance for violin duo and electronics, drawing us into the mysterious rhythms of the natural world.  Nature may be a source of healing and inspiration, but our relationship with it is both precious and extremely fragile. ‘No One Is Too Small To Make A Difference’ is a journey in six parts, capturing the urgency of the environmental movement. Not just a lament for what’s lost, but ultimately a call for active hope and radical action. The great turning is here and now – there’s no escaping it. manchestercollective.co.uk/turning Timings 7pm Doors open 7.30pm Show starts 9.10pm Show ends The show includes a 20-minute interval. Information Source: Manchester Collective | eventbrite

We'll play our performance games that we practice in our weekly sessions. If you'd like to perform then please come to the sessions, there's one just before this Jam. It's Hebden's answer to Whose Line is it Anyway? But better... more than likely... Come and have a jolly good laugh while we all have a jolly good laugh. Jam that's better than raspberry... probably. Information Source: Impro(ve) Your Soul | eventbrite

This course is for complete beginners ages 10 years and up. It will cover basic safety, balance and good posture techniques to give you the confidence to get you up on our 2-foot stilts, as well as some basic movement skills to get you moving. Places on this popular course are limited and booking is essential. It is also essential that you are able to attend all 5 workshops, to make sure you build up the skills and stamina to perform in the parade. Workshop dates and times are: Wednesday 11 June, 5.30–7.30pm Saturday 14 June, 5.30–7.30pm Monday 16 June, 5.30–7.30pm Wednesday 18 June, 5.30–7.30pm Saturday 21 June, 5.30–7.30pm Sunday 22 June: PARADE DAY PERFORMANCE. You will need to arrive 10.30am for the parade which begins at 12 noon and finishes at approx. 1pm. Our experienced teachers Jess and Rowan are DBS checked and have taught many young people to stilt walk, boosting their self confidence. Information Source: Handmade Productions CIC | eventbrite

Experience the empowering atmosphere of Girls Striding in Hebden Bridge on June 14, 2025, located at Station Road. This event offers a unique opportunity for girls to come together and celebrate their strength and resilience. With ticket prices ranging from £3.96 to £9.38, participants can enjoy a day filled with activities and workshops designed to inspire and empower. Don't miss this chance to connect with like-minded individuals and embrace your inner strength at Girls Striding.

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We are excited to offer this 3-session Improvers Stilting course aimed at people who have stilted before on peg stilts and want to improve their skills. This course is specifically designed for people who want to stilt in the Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade on Sunday 22 June. Dates and times required: Monday 16 June, 5.30–7.30pm Wednesday 18 June, 5.30–7.30pm Saturday 21 June, 5.30–7.30pm Sunday 22 June, please arrive 10.30am for the PARADE DAY PERFORMANCE, 12 noon to approx 1.00pm Our expert tutors will focus on co-ordination, strength, and include simple choreography to build on the confidence gained for each Stilter. Each Stilter will need a 'spotter' someone over 18 years old for safety reasons during the parade. Information Source: Handmade Productions CIC | eventbrite

Come along and join Threadbear Theatre and Impro(ve) for a Playback Theatre Open Session at Hebden Bridge's vibrant new community hub (Hope Baptist Church). This unique style of improvised theatre brings real-life stories to life, as shared by the audience. At our Open Session you'll have the opportunity to participate in warm-up games and activities, learning how to collaborate and respond to others' offers. The atmosphere is filled with gentleness, laughter, care, and openness. Feel free to join in as much or as little as you like. Session cost £10, Free places available on request - message us on here or email to duncan@monkeyheads.co.uk Who should come to this? Anyone who wants to: Become more supportiveBe more trusting and openReally begin to work in ensemble with your fellow performersChallenge their assumptions about what Improv isAdd more options to your skills and performative offersWe look forward to seeing you there! What's not to like. Fun should be hard work... But hard work should be fun. Information Source: Impro(ve) Your Soul | eventbrite

Come along and join Duncan from Impro(ve) for a Playback Theatre performance training session at Hebden Bridge's community hub, Hope Baptist Church. This unique style of improvised theatre brings real-life stories to life, as shared by the audience. At the session you'll participate in warm-up games and activities, learning how to collaborate and respond to each others' offers. The atmosphere is filled with gentleness, laughter, care, and openness. Feel free to join in as much or as little as you like. We'll then move on to the core concepts in Playback Theatre and the structure of a performance. At the end of the day we will present a short Playback performance to an invited audience for them and us to enjoy. 4-4.30pm Warm-up and connecting through Play.4.30-5.45pm Playback Techniques: Shortforms, Music, Cloths, Longform.5.45-6pm set-up for the perfomance.6-7pm open performance to an invited audience.Session cost £15, Free places available on request - message us on here or email to duncan@monkeyheads.co.uk Objectives – What you’ll walk out with: An understanding of what Playback is and its place in the Improv Pantheon, an ability to make physical connection a key part of your practice, the bravery to make big choices, support when you need to and the belief that you will be supported when you lead. Who should come to this? Anyone who wants to: Become more supportiveBe more trusting and openReally begin to work in ensemble with your fellow performersChallenge their assumptions about what Improv isAdd more options to your skills and performative offersWhat's not to like. Fun should be hard work... But hard work should be fun. We look forward to seeing you there! Information Source: Impro(ve) Your Soul | eventbrite