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Your guide to events you must not miss this week
mouth-watering French crepes and galettes, Catalan cuisine tapas and paella; pofitjes, the famous Dutch mini pancakes, and even Ostrich and Kangaroo burgers so hop along and try some of the great street foods on offer. www.visitcalderdale.com
2 Todmorden Book Festival
Various locations in Todmorden, November 1-9 Todmorden Book Festival 2019 aims to provide a vibrant programme of reading, writing and book-related events that celebrate the written word and stimulate, inspire and challenge audiences. Events and talks will take place across the town throughout the fesival, with best-selling poet Simon Armitage opening the festival on Friday, November 1 at Todmorden Hippodrome Theatre. Calderdale screenwriter and director Sally Wainwright (photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) will be discussing her career on Friday, November 8 at 7.30pm at Todmorden Hippodrome Theatre. www.todmordenbookfestival. co.uk
3 Spooky Shibden
Shibden Hall, Halifax, October 31, 11am, 1pm and 2pm Celebrate Halloween at the historic Shibden Hall in Halifax by taking part in a spooky trail around the hall and then making your own 3D Shibden. There are three sessions - 11am, 1pm and 2pm - with activities included in the price of entry to the hall. Please call 01422 352246 to book a place. www.museums.calderdale. gov.uk
4 All Souls’ Church 160 Year Anniversary
All Souls’ Church, Halifax, November 2, 11.30am
All Souls Halifax celebrates 160 years since the church was consecrated with a special service led by Rev Canon Hilary Barber from Halifax Minster.
This is a special year because not only is it 160 years since the church was built by George Gilbert Scott, and conscrated in its first All Souls Day service back in 1859 and the church is using this special service as an opportunity for reflection on how much the area and society has changed since the Victorian industrial age.
There will be refreshments after and a chance to find out more about this beautiful church and its history. www.visitchurches.org.uk
5 Elland Round Table Bonfire
Hullenedge Recreation Ground, November 2, 5.30pm-8pm One of the biggest fireworks displays in West Yorkshire,