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Heptonstall Pace Egg Play

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Every year on Good Friday · 11:15 to 16:30

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Friday 26 March 2027, 11:15–16:30

Free, A collection is taken for charity

Heptonstall Pace Egg Play, Weavers Square. A traditional combat play is performed performed in Weavers Square every Good Friday. See 818905. More…© Phil ChampionCC BY-SA 2.0

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Weavers Square

Performances in Weavers Square have been at 11:15, 12:30, 14:00 and 16:00 in recent years, with the Midgley team playing at 15:00. Parking in the village is very limited, so walk up from Hebden Bridge or come by bus.

Heptonstall
West Yorkshire
HX7 7AR
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The Calder Valley’s traditional Easter play, performed in tall decorated headdresses. St George fights Bold Slasher, the Black Prince of Paradine and Hector, and the fallen are brought back to life by the Doctor. Collections go to charity.

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heptonstall.org/pace-egg-2
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