Hebden Bridge tour - what makes this little proud town so magical

This is an alternative walk - and Eugene's first in Yorkshire, where he grew up. Eugene finds that Hebden has many solutions for problems the UK faces. This is a town with a strong identity, with resilience, and beauty. It is hidden, but also distinctive and gritty. We will explore the culture, the location, history, politics and the social mix which makes this little corner of West Yorkshire so colourful.

This is not a tourist tour, but one intended for locals to come together and discuss what they enjoy about local life, but also a forum to debate possible changes here. Everybody is welcome. Eugene Quinn spent much of his youth in Leeds (and studied storytelling at Lumb Bank), and his Ma, Noirin Quinn, has lived here in the town for more than 20 years. She will be part of the walk, and played a large part in the skatepark becoming a reality. Please come along and celebrate an important space in UK placemaking and belonging. Invite your friends. No registration possible - just be there, for free.

Eugene is an award-winning tour guide, whose work has featured in The Guardian, BBC, New York Times & Conde Nast Traveller.