Iron People
A community project for CultureDale inspired by Ted Hughes’ The Iron Man and The Iron Woman
We are inviting people from Calderdale to work with extraordinary local artists as part of the year of culture (CultureDale). Iron People is already well underway, engaging local communities in a range of creative activities designed to explore environmental themes and connect participants to Calderdale’s natural and historic landscapes. The workshops include everything from storytelling, acting and writing to sculpture building sessions, illustration and family crafts.
Illustration artwork by Chris Mould, video by Dave Hackney, photos by Ant Robling.
What’s on in 2025:
Big Green Fun Day
Saturday 22 March, various times
The Outback Community Kitchen & Garden, Halifax
Stories of Cromwell Bottom Audio Tour
Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 March, various times
Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve
This project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, as well as Calderdale Council, The Liz and Terry Bramall Foundation, Tracy Brabin Mayor of West Yorkshire’s Safer Communities Fund, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Community Climate Grants programme, Arts Council England, National Lottery Community Foundation and Community Foundation for Calderdale.