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 27 September 2025
Giles Duley – Legacy of War Foundation
Founder of the Legacy of War Foundation, Giles Duley, will share his extraordinary experiences.
Save the date notice is on our website. Tickets available online and at the Town Hall reception.

Saturday 11 October 2025
Alan Gardner – Some Highlights from Three Decades with Historic Buildings
Alan Gardner, Head of Climate Adaptation for Buildings at Historic England, reflects on a career spanning more than 30 years in the historic built environment, sharing memorable projects, challenges and anecdotes from an architect’s perspective. Tickets available online and at the Town Hall reception.

Saturday 29 November 2025
Dr Anthony Arak – The Insect Crisis
Dr Anthony Arak, Chair of Halifax Scientific Society, explores the alarming decline in insect populations worldwide and locally, and what it could mean for our future.

Saturday January 17th 2025
Pam Warhurst CBE – Incredible Edible: from Todmorden to the rest of the World
Pam Warhurst is a community leader, TedX speaker, activist and environment worker best known for founding the voluntary gardening initiative, Incredible Edible.

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.