“This building is not for this generation only but it is intended to go down future generations for the cultural enrichment of the community”.
Those were the remarks of Lord Hothfield who laid the foundation stone for Silsden Town Hall in December 1893. That promise has been kept, and the cultural offer at our Town Hall has never been stronger. With chart-topping artists, immersive theatre, orchestral performances and talks from astronomists and economists, there’s something for everyone. Your continued support for The Friends of Silsden Town Hall, a registered charity, allows us to host activities, classes, arts, culture and heritage for the community. For every fitness class you sweat through, tribute night you dance through and lecture you learn through, you’re keeping the heart of this building beating and allowing it to survive for the next generation to benefit from.
Support Silsden Town Hall
There are so many ways you can help your Town Hall to thrive, such as joining our Show Club, attending classes, offering your time, and making a donation.
Make a Donation
It costs £425 a day to run Silsden Town Hall
The Friends of Silsden Town Hall is a charitable, community organisation that has been independent of Bradford Council for almost a decade. We rely entirely on donations, grants, room bookings and the money raised from evening events to stay open. Donate to support Silsden Town Hall by visiting silsden.live/donate, you can also make cash donations at the donation point outside the only public toilets in Silsden, which are within our Town Hall.
Join Silsden Town Hall's Show Club
Join a club designed for local lovers of theatre, concerts, comedy and conversation, packed with exclusive discounts and subscriber benefits. Receive up to 60% off tickets to all of our events for you and a friend, first access to the best seats with priority booking, occasional free tickets and mailing list updates.
Offer Your Expertise
Become a Trustee
We’re always on the look out for engaged, knowledgeable and vocal residents to shape the future of Silsden Town Hall. Whatever your background, and whatever your interests, help to shape the future of your Town Hall. Email getinvolved@silsdentownhall.org.uk for more information and express your interest.
Become a Sound and Light Technician
You could soon be operating the lighting and sound desks to performances by Hal Cruttenden, Edison Lighthouse, Mick Miller and more. Whether you’ve never stepped foot behind the tech desk or you’re an industry professional - if you’re able to offer your time, we’re ready to show you the ropes. With experts to hand, you’ll learn how to run cinema projections for our screenings, control advanced lighting setups for theatre, and operate the sound desk for some of the best bands around - and thanks to Bradford City of Culture 2025, our technology is set to be some of the best in the district.
Join us on the Bar
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us welcome guests, man the bar, and guide visitors to their seats at our lively events. If you’re able to offer your time, we’re ready to show you the ropes. Enjoy the buzz of concerts, comedy and theatre events at Silsden Town Hall from a unique perspective. Email getinvolved@silsdentownhall.org.uk for more information or say hello to our friendly team if you’re attending any of the events we host, we’d be happy to tell you more.
What you're supporting...
This year, over 800 classes and activities took place at the Town Hall, supporting a range of interests and needs from historical fencing to pension advice. Yoga, dance fitness, line dancing, karate and pilates are just a few of the health and fitness classes that take place in the Town Hall each week.
Our Town Hall is also home to Silsden Community Library, a free public library open six days a week, offering all of the services you'd expect plus storytelling sessions and teddy bear picnics for children, jigsaws, audiobooks and a free chess club open to all.
Silsden Local History Group offers research facilities and access to the Town's archive materials, which are kept in the Town Hall. This year, we also opened a permanent history and art exhibition in the building for all to see. This hosts a selection of works by local artists, artefacts from Silsden's industrial past, the trowel used to lay the foundation stone of the building over 130 years ago, and even a letter from the late Queen Elizabeth II. The group also host a range of talks throughout the year and drop-in sessions.
A staggering forty entertainment events took place this year at the Town Hall, with various concerts, comedies and conversations taking place. Plus, the first touring theatre group to visit Silsden as The Telling presented their twist on a Christmas classic, in What the Dickens. Sold-out performances from Kiki Dee, Chantel McGregor and local sisters The Hayleys, stunned music lovers. Meanwhile, comedy from Billy Pearce, Daliso Chaponda and the Noise Next Door entertained more than 600 visitors. Tribute acts, fascinating talks and one of the Teletubbies packed a programme offering something for all ages. In 2025, the Bradford City of Culture year, we can't wait to welcome you back through our doors for another season to remember.
Your donations of time and money go a long way, as does your continued support in attending events, booking classes and visiting the building. Thank you for your support in 2024, we look forward to welcoming you back through our doors in the new year.
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