Waxing in Brighouse

Brighouse is situated in what is called the ‘golden triangle' commuter belt between Halifax, Ripponden and itself. All of these town's mills are currently undergoing an extensive transformation into loft style apartments. This would help the commuter problem and add new housing to the area. The library is a very important building to the area, with book lending services, language courses, internet access and fax facilities. There are two main shopping areas in the area: Commercial Street and Bethel Street. Blakely's Fish and Chip shop, located on Canal Street, is well known nationally for its delicious fish and chips..If you are into the arts then Brighouse is certainly the place to be. The Smith Art Gallery is located within the Brighouse Library and exhibits a collection of Victorian Era paintings. The Britpop band Embrace is from the area. They are well known for the song ‘World at Your Feet' which was the official England anthem for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band was founded here in 1881. They had a number two hit for six weeks back in 1977. Sports are big here as well. They host both rugby, Brighouse Ranger Amateur Rugby League Club, and football, Brighouse Town F.C. In 2000, Tesco made an agreement with the Brighouse Sports Club to allow the building of a new superstore on the site of the former club. This in turn allowed the sports club to build a new facility only a mile away at Russell Way.The Brighouse Charity Gala is held annually on the last Saturday of June. A procession marches through the town which is made up of floats designed by local groups and businesses. There are also walking groups and musical bands. It is a great event which gets the local community together, while raising money for good causes.