On Friday 14th April 2023, Holly Lynch MP will be joined in Halifax by Happy Valley star Mollie Winnard, police advisor to the show Lisa Farrand, and Jess Phillips MP for an International Women’s Day Happy Valley panel in order to raise funds for Calderdale WomenCentre. This is a rescheduled event following heavy snow on March 10th. 

Mollie starred as Joanna Hepworth in Series 3 of the hit BBC show Happy Valley set in Calderdale, whilst Lisa is a former West Yorkshire Police officer who acted as the show’s police advisor teaching Catherine Cawood everything she knows!

Also on the panel will be Jess Phillips MP, who is the Shadow Minister for Domestic Abuse and Safeguarding as well as being a big fan of the show.

Tickets are on sale for the event which will see panellists discussing Happy Valley and its key themes, as well as giving the audience the chance to ask some of their most burning questions.

Commenting on the event Holly Lynch MP said: “Happy Valley has gripped the nation in recent weeks seeing our area play the starring role as the stunning backdrop to such an iconic series. So, it’s great to get the chance to explore key themes with cast and crew. 

“Calderdale WomenCentre do incredible work, assisting women across West Yorkshire with emotional and practical support on issues such as debt, benefits, mental or physical health, domestic violence, counselling, and training, so I’m delighted to be able to support them by hosting this event.”

Tickets for the event which will be held at Trinity Sixth Form Academy can be purchased online here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/international-womens-day-happy-valley-panel-tickets-546289284957. Seats are limited in number so make sure you don’t miss out! All proceeds from the event will go to WomenCentre Calderdale.