The adoption of Cobbydale by Silsdeners surely received an impetus with the shock of local government reorganisation in 1974. The town mourned the loss of its independent status and was receptive to anything that helped it hold on to its identity.

As we look to grow and deliver the promise made when this building was founded in 1883, we are looking for new trustees to help shape and secure the future of Silsden Town Hall.

If we were able to go back to the day that the memorial was unveiled on Saturday, 12th November 1921, we would see an official group reverently assembled for the opening service. We would also observe fifteen children, whose fathers had been killed in the Great War.

Our volunteers are already supporting the Department of Education’s campaign to promote the ‘Go All In’ campaign with an aim to help everyone to start reading for pleasure.

The Mechanics Institute was initially run by a board of Trustees. In 1909, however, the trustees handed over the management of the building to the Urban District Council and it became officially named the Town Hall.

This year, we played host to four wonderful festive shows with Humpty Dumpty, What The Dickens, The Snowman and a Tribute to Sinatra.