10/05/2026
Join us in the heart of Sowerby Bridge as we celebrate 30 Years of Tuel Lane Lock. Opened on the 3rd of May 1996, the deepest lock in the UK and a landmark of our town’s regeneration.
The square will be packed with family fun, live performances, heritage information and community activity. Bring the family, meet local groups, enjoy the entertainment and help us mark this special milestone. Free to attend and open to everyone.
TUEL LANE LOCK
Feeling inquisitive? The Lock Keepers and a team from Canal & River Trust are joining us on the day to celebrate this special landmark. Meet the people involved in running this fascinating landmark and get your questions answered.
Throughout the event we'll be displaying as much information as we can about the canal, it's regeneration and how we ended up with the deepest Lock in the UK.
LIVE MUSIC & SQUARE PERFORMANCES
Enjoy great live entertainment including:
11:45 & 13:30
Taking Centre Square are two fantastic local groups, Ryburn Longsword and Cindy's Stompers Line Dancing.
Ryburn Longsword Dancers have specialised in traditional Yorkshire Longsword dance since 1994. They even danced at the opening of Tuel Lane Lock!
Cindy’s Stompers Line Dance Community. More than just steps they build confidence, bring people together, and turns strangers into friends.
12:30 Jacky's Fantastic
Folk Rock Power Trio
https://www.facebook.com/jackysfantastic
14:30 Nat, Matt & The Cat
Nat, Matt & The Cat are an acoustic trio using Mandolin, Bass, Guitar, Cajón & Vocals.
https://www.facebook.com/nattandmatt
TRASH MOB
During this event Trash Free Trails Calderdale in association with Sowerby Bridge CIC will be running a Trashmob supplying eager litter pickers with delicious cakes and prizes. Including the chance of a free bike service donated by Happy Days Cycles CIC. They'll also be spreading awareness of their unending mission to rid the world of litter!
YE OLDE HOT DOG STALL
Sowerby Bridges favourite Hot Dog brand Ye Olde Oak have graciously donated a (canal) boat load of delicious hotdogs to keep you well fuelled throughout the action! Available for a small donation towards Sowerby Bridge CIC to help support future events.
LULU'S KITCHEN
Tasty bakes & Treats you can't resist!
https://www.facebook.com/luluskitchenhalifax
BIG UP THE BRIDGE
Our concept gazebo to provide local community information at all our events. Currently in development in association with Active Calderdale. You'll also be able to make suggestions for improvements you'd like to see around our town, maybe you will kickstart our next project!
FAMILY FUN
Down at the bottom of the square you can chill out and relax. We'll have Giant Connect 4, Hula Hoops and more.
COMMUNITY STALLS
Meet with some of the fantastic local groups in our area! Talk to their members and learn a little more about their organisations.
Foundry Street / LitterfreeSB / Great Get Together
Joint stall form the fantastic Foundry Street Community Centre. LitterfreeSB, keeping our community clean. Great Get Together, taking place Sunday 5th of July.
Ryburn Men in Sheds
A mixed, friendly group of men and women coming together to learn new skills, share our knowledge and assist each other to create small useful items.
This event is brought to you by Sowerby Bridge CIC, with funding from the Sowerby Bridge Development Board and support from Calderdale Council and CultureDale. Working together to create great moments for our town and everyone who lives, works, or visits here.
Sowerby Bridge CIC aims to improve the town’s social, cultural and economic life by delivering frameworks for well‑managed events, supporting local groups and activating public spaces. Helping the area thrive project by project.
