Calderdale Talking Newspaper

Young imaginations run wild at School for Blind Children.

“I’d much rather work at a computer than make wicker baskets” – disabled people hit the mainstream in 1980s Britain

Early attempts at inclusive swimming for disabled people.

Feisty and free-spirited, three disabled people talk frankly and directly about the barriers they experience in the 1960s

Man Alive! moral panic, sex, and when professionals ruled – life as a disabled couple in 1972

Occupational therapy turns full circle, as amputee soldiers learn to make artificial limbs for others

Halifax’s Calderdale Council inspires real and lasting positive change in the community through infrastructure investment in this film.

An experienced Halifax baker takes us behind the counter and showcases his sweet and savoury secrets in this endearing short film.

One of the most industrious and enterprising towns of northern England takes a break to greet the novelty of the movie camera.

Women workers give voice to their puzzlement, anger and despair as years of hard work cleaning laundry for hospitals is discarded.

The lesson here is clear, do the right things in the workplace – wear totectors and Rozalex barrier cream – and all will be well, and if not there is a nurse on hand with a plaster.

Life in an army training camp as new squaddies, learning to drill and use a rifle, are joined by evacuees from Dunkirk, having a haircut and mixing up handball with football.

A Chinese teenager dreams of living with her cool aunt in New York, until tensions boil over during a crab dinner.

Two years in the life of TRUK United FC, a beacon for positive change and trans inclusivity in football.

A trans high-schooler is tempted by toxic masculinity in the boys’ bathroom.

A child struggling with their identity and a charismatic fox (voiced by Sir Ian McKellen) learn to embrace their differences in this heart warming stop-motion animation.

A Maori and a Kiwi teen buddy up to raid their mum’s wardrobe and pucker their lips with red.

‘I pronounce you wife and wife.’ A young couple design their perfect wedding online, but then mum dials in.