Our Events.
Find out more about the upcoming events taking place at the Rydings.
Craft Fair
Friends of the Rydings are organising another craft fair in the Smith Art Gallery on Saturday 4th October 2025, 10.30 to 2.30. There is no charge for entry so please come along and support us.
Our craft fair is supported by a wide range local exhibitors and offers you the opportunity to pick up unique gifts and get ahead with your Christmas planning.
For information on how to book a table, please click on the more details link.
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Modern Country Music Event
We are excited to present an evening of modern country music on Friday August 8th – 7pm to 9pm.
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2025 -2026 Calendar
Here are the latest details of our next year’s speaker events.
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Annual General Meeting
The Friends of the Rydings will hold their AGM at 12.30 pm.
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Welcome to Calderdale
Roger Davies will present a talk based on his current exhibition Welcome to Calderdale.
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Musical Event
A fund- raising event for British Heart Foundation will be held in the gallery on the evening of 4th April 2025.
The Community Cafe events have been received with rave reviews (see our newsletters) so this is an event not to be missed.
Tickets are £10 with all money going to this important charity.
Doors open at 7pm.
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Community Cafe
The Friends of the Rydings are pleased to support the Community Cafe held in the gallery on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 3pm.
Parking
Parking outside the library is limited with spaces for only 12 cars. More parking can be found at the Albion Street car park and the Church Lane car parks.
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