The Lit & Sci ( Hebden Bridge Literary & Scientific Society ) is at the heart of our community, hosting events that entertain, inspire, and inform. Run by a dedicated team, we feature speakers from the arts and sciences with wide appeal, often including nationally recognised names.

We welcome suggestions for future topics or speakers from anyone interested in our work— no membership required.

Saturday January 17th 2026
Pam Warhurst CBE – Incredible Edible: From Seeds to Solutions.
Pam Warhurst is a community leader, TedX speaker, activist and environment worker best known for founding the voluntary gardening initiative, Incredible Edible.

Saturday February 21st 2026
Matt Cain – In conversation about his life and novels
Matt Cain is a British writer and broadcaster. He is best known for the novels The Madonna of Bolton, The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle, Becoming Ted and One Love. In the New Year’s Honours List 2025 Cain was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to LGBTQ+ culture.

We were delighted to receive a letter of thanks from the Legacy of War Foundation acknowledging a £500 donation from Hebden Bridge Literary and Scientific Society. The foundation supports survivors of conflict through projects such as Land for Women in Rwanda and community led initiatives in Ukraine and Lebanon.

You can find out more about their work at www.legacyofwarfoundation.com.

You can read the letter of thanks from Legacy of War Foundation Here.

If you would like to make a personal donation to the Legacy of War Foundation, please use the button below.

Founded in 1905 from a tremendous thirst for knowledge, the Hebden Bridge Literary & Scientific Society has long been a hub for curious minds. We are looking for new committee members to help us shape future events, support publicity, and keep this proud tradition alive. Fancy getting involved? Come and have a chat at our event on September 27th! Or drop us a message.