Coronavirus in Calderdale: These are the events that have been cancelled or postponed so far

Organisers have been looking at the advice being issued by the Government on whether to cancel some of the attractions coming to the borough over the next month and beyond.

Here is a quick rundown on what has been postponed or cancelled.

Flood Aid 2

Flood Aid 2 was due to be staged at the Victoria Theatre on March 29 with funds raised going to those badly hit by the floods last month.

Organisers said: "It is with great sadness that due to the Covid-19 outbreak we need to postpone Flood Aid 2, until such time as the people we are supporting will also be safe.

"We have to think about all the performers but most of all the population of Calderdale. Flood Aid is there to help people not place people at any risk which we are sure you will understand.

"We will keep everyone updated as time goes by with regards a new date later in the year, all tickets will be honoured for the revised date.

"Many thanks for being so understanding during these tough times, please stay safe."

Hebden Bridge Film Festival 2020

The festival was scheduled to go ahead at the end of this month but has been pushed back to September.

Organisers gave the following statement: "We are very sorry to announce that we are postponing the 2020 Hebden Bridge Film Festival. Given the worsening situation with the Covid-19 virus we feel this is the right decision.

"It is very disappointing as we had a great programme of wonderful films, but the safety of our audience, guests, volunteers and staff is our priority.

"We hope to host a revised programme on the last weekend of September (25 – 27) with as many of the programmed films as possible. For pass-holders, your pass will be valid, or you may have a refund if you prefer. All individual ticketholders will be offered a full refund. Everyone will be contacted by email with more information.

"We thank everyone for your continued support of the festival and our wonderful community."

Sowerby Bridge Pride 2020

The event was scheduled for July 4 in the town. Posting on Facebook organisers said: "It is with greatest regret that our committee have decided to not go ahead with Sowerby Bridge Pride this year due to the Coronavirus Outbreak in the UK.

"We are truly sorry to those people who have supported us at every stage of this project and we hope to go ahead with Sowerby Bridge Pride from 2021 as we believe this is something that our community needs to bring us together.

"The cancellation of this event is for the health and well-being of all our audience, volunteers and performers. Thank you for supporting our difficult decision."

Hebden Bridge Piano Festival

The festival was due to take place between April 23-25.

David Nelson , one of the organisers said: "It is with great sadness and disappointment that due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Hebden Bridge Piano Festival Board has taken the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Festival.

"There are many factors involved in this decision – In particular we are concerned about the health, safety, welfare and availability of our volunteers and audience.

"Many of these people are in the over-70s at-risk category and may well find themselves quarantined for the next few months, which would make running the Festival impossible.

"We are also very aware of our responsibility towards our performers who may be risking their own health in coming to the Festival.

"The Festival Board has been discussing the implications of a possible cancellation since the virus was first detected in the UK, and our policy has been to wait for formal government or Public Health England instructions on this.

"Although such advice is not yet entirely clear we now feel that it would be both futile and irresponsible to wait any longer to take a decision that has already been made by arts and sports organisations across the UK."

Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group

Chairman of the Cromwell Bottom Wildlife group has said they are cancelling the meetings and volunteer days. The cafe at the nature spot will also be closed. Graham Haigh said: "Until things settle down , I don’t want to put anyone at risk as a high percentage of all our volunteers and trustees are classed as at high risk ,we need to look after ourselves."