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Timeline PhotosStories of mermaids, sea-monsters, wild rivers, spooky lakes – come join one of the UK’s best storytellers for wondrous tales that will leave you in awe!![]()
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Giles Abbott - Giles Abbott - Storytelling & Downloads - started storytelling in 2000 after sudden and serious, but not total, sight loss in 1998 made reading impossible. He is the UK’s only professional blind storyteller and has performed for children, families and adults internationally. ![]()
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His storytelling is known for his commanding stage presence, flair for language and “a voice like melted chocolate”. ![]()
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Catch Giles and his magical stories at various times over the weekend in the Pink Zone 🎪 Find out more here ⬇️![]()
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Timeline PhotosDAY 2! Open 10am - 5pm in Victoria Hall - the 2nd and final day of Saltaire Makers Fair, and the final day of Saltaire Festival.![]()
With over 40 exhibitors, showcasing some of the UK’s best contemporary craft and design, carefully chosen for their quality and originality. ![]()
For more info and to browse our Exhibitor Gallery, visit buff.ly/2EsSxHi![]()
Covid-19 safety measures will be in place again today.
💥MEMORIES💥![]()
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This time 4 years ago we were in the midst of rehearsals for Landlines & Watermarks ![]()
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Landlines & Watermarks was a Calder Valley-wide creative response to the devastating Calderdale floods of Boxing Day 2015 and the extraordinary community responses that followed.![]()
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The commission, awarded by @calderdale and the Community Foundation for Calderdale, comprised three distinct but interlinked strands, ![]()
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Water Works – six creative commissions by local artists/arts organisations, which took place in the 6 flood-affected towns, each with community participation at their heart.![]()
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The People’s Fair– a two day marketplace and celebration of creativity and community at the £19m-restored Piece Hall in Halifax that featured local businesses, voluntary groups, street theatre and performance and interactive workshops.![]()
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Calderland, the people’s opera – an ambitious epic music production featuring a community cast of over 200, that told the story of the valley and its relationship with water in song, dance music and digital image. Also presented in The Piece Hall.![]()
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IT WAS EPIC!!!!![]()
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170103 The Story of Landlines & Watermarks
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A 10 minute video that tells the story of Landlines and Watermarks. Created by 509 Arts, Landlines and Watermarks was a major programme of creative and cult...
For the past 2 years 509 Arts has worked with National Trust staff and volunteers to uncover the fascinating stories of Gibson Mill and NT Hardcastle Crags in the twentieth century. In the stairwell of Gibson Mill you will see a 5.9 metre banner created by Sandra McCracken, that illustrates some of the events that have taken place over the past 120 years.![]()
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It is testament to the many thousands of people who have nurtured, cherished, enjoyed, protected and fought for the survival of this extraordinary valley.![]()
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As you walk around this site imagine the many different stories that it tells - from political demonstrations and massed choirs to adventure holidays, reunions and boating lakes.![]()
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In the near future we will have completed a series of education packs with Mel Daniels on the many stories of the Crags that can be used by schools, community groups, families and individuals to find out more about the rich history of this place.![]()
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Generations have come here to walk, talk, sing, dance, camp, explore and discover a landscape that is like no other in West Yorkshire.
A stunning willow horse to visit at NT Hardcastle Crags, we love a bit of outdoor art.