Festival of Light October 2010 supplement

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2010

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Arts, Crafts and Sculpture ............4 Talks, Exhibitions and Learning ......4 Get Togethers and Social Dance .......6 Leisure and Sport ..............................7

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THURSDAY 21 OCTOBER, 7.30PM KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON ORCHESTRA OF OPERA NORTH - BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Our complete survey of the Beethoven symphonies is launched with the most famous opening phrase in all music. From a terse, four note tag – ‘Fate knocking at the door’ as the composer described it – Beethoven develops a musical drama that culminates in an overwhelming blaze of glory. Nothing like this had been heard before, and its influence can be clearly felt in Tchaikovsky’s first and best-known piano concerto. At the helm is one of the country’s most daring interpreters of this repertoire, Douglas Boyd.

Berlioz: Roman Carnival Overture Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 in Bb minor Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor Conductor: Douglas Boyd Piano: Martin Roscoe Tickets: £7.50-£22.50 (plus concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices

MONDAY 8 NOVEMBER, 1PM KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON - ORGAN CONCERT DR GORDON STEWART WITH TOM OSBORNE (TRUMPET) HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL March Heroïque A H Brewer Concerto in C T Albinoni Fugue in E flat (St Anne) J S Bach Adagio in G Minor Albinoni/R Giazotto Partita on St Anne Paul Manz Elegy G Thalben-Ball arr G Stewart A Carter Suite for Trumpet and Organ Tickets: £4 (£3 concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices or pay on the door

Tom Osborne (trumpet) with Dr Gordon Stewart (organ) Tickets: £4 (£3 concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices or pay on the door

Outdoor Festivals and Events .........9

Walks, Rides and Conservation ... 10

The Mersey sound of the 60s featuring Beatles, Searchers, Gerry, Billy J and lots more!

Tickets: from £12 from Kirklees Booking Offices

WEDNESDAY 10 NOVEMBER, 12.30PM KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON DEWSBURY LUNCHTIME CONCERT DEWSBURY TOWN HALL

Music ..................8

Stage and Theatre ..............................9

SATURDAY 6 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM MERSEYBEATS CONCERT CLECKHEATON TOWN HALL

SATURDAY 13 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM HUDDERSFIELD PHILHARMONIC HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL DOUGLAS BOYD - Huddersfield

SATURDAY 23 OCTOBER, 7.15PM MASSED BAND OF BRIGHOUSE & RASTRICK & FAIREYS HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

A concert of explosive music brought to you by Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra with its principal conductor Natalia Luis-Bassa.

Handel – Musick for the Royal Fireworks (original version) JS Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No 3 Beethoven – Wellington’s Victory (Battle Symphony) Beethoven – Symphony No 5 Tickets from £5 -£15 from Kirklees Booking offices

The bands of Brighouse and Rastrick and guests The Fairey Band combine majestically to themes of movie magic with guest conductor Dr Robert Childs.

Tickets: £11-£15 (no concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices.

FRIDAY 29 OCTOBER, 7.30PM HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY 175TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT – VERDI - REQUIEM HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

November - December 2010

NATALIA LUIS-BASSA - Huddersfield

MONDAY 15 TO FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER HUDDERSFIELD FILM MAKER CLUB FESTIVAL OF FILM HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Eve 7.15pm, Wed matinee 2pm Tickets: £4.50 from Kirklees Booking Offices

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THURSDAY 18 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM THE SUCCESS OF ASIF RAJA’S CD & EID CELEBRATIONS HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

Marketing and Communication, The Stadium Business and Leisure Complex, Stadium Way, Huddersfield.

HD1 6PG Tel: (01484) 416669 Email: events@kirklees.gov.uk

Eid celebrations, an evening full of entertainment for the families from Pakistani and Indian communities and celebrating the success of Asif Raja's CD. The event will be supported by Radio Paigham's team, radio presenters and the local business community.

Tickets: Adults £10, children under 12 £5 available on the day on the doors and from Radio Paigham from 1 November

Listings in What’s On are free, however, we cannot guarantee to include all requests for listings, and may edit submissions at our discretion. Whilst we make every effort to ensure the information is accurate, no responsibility can be accepted for errors or omissions, or for changes in events after submission of copy.

Entries should be submitted on official forms, although we will accept printed publicity material. A form for new entries can be found on our Website:

THURSDAY 25 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON ORCHESTRA OF OPERA NORTH - SERENADE PLEASE NOTE VENUE IS DEWSBURY MINSTER A special concert in the beautiful and historic surroundings of Dewsbury Minster as Dewsbury Town Hall is closed for renovations. This is a programme designed to show the ensemble talent of the Orchestra of Opera North to best advantage. Dvorak’s two Serenades are infused with a wonderful Slavic spirit of romance, and Bach is represented with his ever popular Suite no.2, featuring Opera North’s Principal Flute Kevin Gowland.

The evening is directed by the Orchestra’s leader, David Greed.

Dvorak: Serenade for Winds in D minor Bach: Suite no.2 in B minor Dvorak: Serenade for Strings in E Talking music at 6.40pm Tickets: £6.50- £17.50 (plus concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices

SATURDAY 27 NOVEMBER, 5PM CHROMA HCMF//10 HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Ensemble musikFabrik carries the audience off into the world of the sound of Composer Rebecca Saunders. Chroma (2003/2010), composed as an open series and premiered in 2003 at London's Tate Modern, is an acoustic and visual experience that changes with each performance according to its venue.

Produced by hcmf// supported by Goethe-Institut London Tickets: £19 (£17 concession) from Booking Office 01484 430528 or £15 online at www.hcmf.co.uk

musikFabrik's second performance at hcmf// 2010 features the UK premieres of work by two internationally renowned composers. Rebecca Saunders' cinnabar and a visible trace are presented alongside two ‘hours' from Karlheinz Stockhausen’s KLANG cycle, the musical setting of the 24 hours of the day which was successfully performed in its entity for the very first time at this year's MusikTriennale Cologne.

Produced by hcmf// supported by Goethe-Institut London Tickets: www.hcmf.co.uk

Band concert to launch the poppy appeal and as a thank you to the people of Spen Valley for their continued support.

Admission: free by ticket, available from Cleckheaton Town Hall Information desk

Edition No: 37

The Full Monty is a musical play based on the film of the same name set in steel town of Buffalo USA. Redundant steel workers Jerry and Dave gather with friends to collect unemployment money while the wives are in town to attend a Chippendale show. The lads think it’s a good way of making money and decide to do the same. Contains some adult content.

Tickets: £9 to £11 from Kirklees Booking Offices

SUNDAY 28 NOVEMBER, 1PM MUSICFABRIK HCMF//10 HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

SUNDAY 24 OCTOBER, 7.30PM (DOORS OPEN 6.30PM) ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLECKHEATON TOWN HALL

First Subscribers concert of the 175th anniversary season for Huddersfield Choral Society. Conducted by Vasily Petrenko, with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

For more information contact: 01484 536968

TUESDAY 23 TO SATURDAY 27 NOVEMBER 7.15PM (DOORS OPEN 6.30PM).

MATINEE ON SATURDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2.15PM (DOORS OPEN 1.30PM) THE FULL MONTY CLECKHEATON TOWN HALL

MONDAY 29 NOVEMBER, 8PM MARC ALMOND 30 YEAR CELEBRATION TOUR MY BEST BITS, HITS AND ASIDES HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Marc is touring to celebrate 30 years in the music industry, showcasing the best of his three decades. A must see concert for every fan the tour coincides with the release of his Best Of Album. Marc will be supported by Little Annie accompanied

by Baby Dee. Tickets: £22.50 no concessions from Kirklees Booking Offices

HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY - Huddersfield

MONDAY 1 NOVEMBER, 1PM KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON - ORGAN CONCERT DR GORDON STEWART HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL E Elgar arr G Martin Imperial March M Festing arr G Thalben-Ball Largo, Allegro, Aria and Variations J Ernst arr J S Bach Concerto in G A Ketèlbey In a Monastery Garden B Johnson Elfentanz Max Reger Chorale Fantasia Wachet auf!

Tickets: £4 (£3 concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices or pay on the door

SATURDAY 6 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM DIGGLE BAND PROUDLY PRESENTS THE WORLD FAMOUS MNOZIL BRASS HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Not only the name is unusual, Mnozil is gaining a world wide reputation for entertaining audiences with a superb blend of virtuoso musicianship, unusual concert items and offbeat humour. The seven members of this versatile group are all graduates of the Vienna School of Music, top brass musicians and, as well as playing at least one instrument wonderfully well, they can sing with excellent intonation either as soloists or in a group. For something truly unique and a top night out book now!

Tickets: £17.50-£20 from Kirklees Booking Offices

www.kirklees.gov.uk/events On the Website there is also an Events Database, where you can search on most of the entries in this publication, and many future events too!

Information and enquiries Telephone: (01484) 223200.

Disclaimer Please note that Kirklees Council does not endorse any of the products or services advertised in this publication.

Published by a Partnership of Kirklees Culture and Leisure Services. The Huddersfield Examiner and The Dewsbury Reporter. Printed by Trinity Mirror Printing Oldham Ltd and Yorkshire Weekly Newspapers Group

FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM 60s NIGHT OUT BATLEY TOWN HALL MNOZIL BRASS - Huddersfield

KIRKLEES BOOKING OFFICES

Step back in time to the Swinging 60s for this top night out.

Tickets £12 from Kirklees Booking Offices

DEWSBURY TOWN HALL BOX OFFICE TEL: 01924 324 501 Dewsbury Town Hall, Old Wakefield Rd, Dewsbury WF12 8DQ VISITOR INFORMATION OFFICE TEL: 01484 223 200 Huddersfield Library, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield HOLMFIRTH INFORMATION CENTRE TEL: 01484 222 444 49 - 51 Huddersfield Rd, Holmfirth, Huddersfield HD9 3JP

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TUESDAY 30 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM EORL CRABTREE TESTIMONIAL GALA SHOW HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL To celebrate Eorl Crabtree's Testimonial year players and special guests will be performing in an exciting variety evening at the Town Hall. The first half will involve players from Huddersfield Giants while in the second half, local comedian and panto star Billy Pearce will perform his hilarious stage act.

Tickets from £15 from Kirklees Booking Offices

THURSDAY 2 DECEMBER, 7.30PM KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON ORCHESTRA OF OPERA NORTH - THE FIREBIRD HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

WEDNESDAY 8 DECEMBER, 7.30PM RHOD GILBERT & THE CAT THAT LOOKED LIKE NICHOLAS LYNDHURST HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Following the sell out success of last year’s UK tour and sensational performances on “The Royal Variety performance”, “Live at the Apollo”, the Welsh Wonder is back by popular demand. Don’t miss the hottest name in comedy performing his critically acclaimed hit show. Date rescheduled from Sunday 3 October.

Tickets £20 (no concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices

TUESDAY 21 DECEMBER, 7.15PM HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY MESSIAH HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

CORY BAND - Huddersfield

Roy Orbison the Legend special 22nd Anniversary featuring all the hits of one of the worlds all time greats Roy Orbison. A night out not to miss, performed by number one tribute to the Big O, Alan Morris with fantastic live band Tickets: £12.50 plus concessions from Kirklees Booking Office

RHOD GILBERT - Huddersfield

WEDNESDAY 8 DECEMBER, 7.30PM BUDDY HOLLY AND THE CRICKETERS - HOLLY AT CHRISTMAS CLECKHEATON TOWN HALL A Christmas cracker of a show from Buddy and the boys!

Tickets from £15 from Kirklees Booking Offices

FRIDAY 10 DECEMBER, 7.30PM HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Huddersfield Choral Society continue their 175th anniversary celebrations with their Christmas concert featuring the Hepworth Band and organist Simon Lindley with conductor and presenter Brian Kay, as well as guest Huddersfield Choral Juniors Choirs who are celebrating their 25th anniversary www.huddersfieldchoral.com Tickets: £9-£30 (no concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices.

SATURDAY 11- TUESDAY 21 DECEMBER THE WIZARD OF OZ CLECKHEATON TOWN HALL Showstoppers present this classic pantomime Tickets: £8.50 (concessions £6.50) from Kirkwood Hospice Shop 01274 877275 or Young Showstoppers 01924 412224

Tickets on sale from 7 November Contact Mrs L Rhodes 01484 542257

BLACK DYKE BRASS BAND - Huddersfield

MONDAY 20 DECEMBER,1PM KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON - ORGAN CONCERT DR GORDON STEWART, MUSIC FOR CHRISTMAS HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Gordon Stewart is joined in this Christmas programme by the Girls’ Choir of Wakefield Cathedral and the flute choir ‘Flute Salad’ from Derbyshire. Popular music for Christmas including the organ solos Dance Variations on Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer by Clifton Hughes and A Good King chills out for Spring by Robert Cockroft.

And, of course, a chance to join in with your favourite Christmas carols.

Tickets: £4 (£3 concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices or pay on the door

SATURDAY 4 DECEMBER, 7.30PM ROY ORBISON THE LEGEND CLECKHEATON TOWN HALL

TUESDAY 7 DECEMBER HUDDERSFIELD METHODIST CHURCH MESSIAH CONCERT HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

Black Dyke Band perform their traditional annual concert with the second half of Christmas themed music, and a sprinkling of award presentations in this ever popular, sell-out event.

Tickets £12 plus concessions from Kirklees Booking Offices

SATURDAY 11 DECEMBER, 7.15PM CHRISTMAS WITH HONLEY HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

3rd annual Christmas Concert with the Batley Parish School Singing group Tickets: £10 pls concessions from 1 November

Playing under the direction of their conductor, Philip McCann the university brass band is back for its annual Christmas spectacular. Lots of new pieces from them and a chance to join in singing the favourite Christmas Carols.

Tickets: £4 (£3 concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices or pay on the door

SUNDAY 19 DECEMBER, 7.30PM BLACK DYKE CHRISTMAS CONCERT HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

Open Mic UK is an exciting new national talent competition to search for the UK’s best singers, singer/songwriters, rappers and vocalists (not bands) of all genres who perform either covers or original material. The competition offers the competitors the opportunity to perform live in front of large audiences, generating media attention and exposure.

For more information visit www.openmicuk.com

SATURDAY 4 DECEMBER, 7.15PM HAMMOND SALTAIRE BRASS BAND CONCERT BATLEY TOWN HALL

MONDAY 6 DECEMBER KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON THE UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD BRASS BAND HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

With guests the Halifax Young Singers and the Skelmanthorpe Brass Band Tickets on sale generally from 18 November Contact Mrs L Rhodes 01484 542257

SATURDAY 11 DECEMBER OPEN MIC UK SINGING COMPETITION REGIONAL FINALS DEWSBURY TOWN HALL

By popular demand Honley Male Voice Choir are delighted to welcome back for the sixth successive year the world’s No.1 brass band, the CORY BAND, for their annual Christmas concert, Christmas with Honley. Doors open 6.30 pm.

Tickets: £7- £15 available at Kirklees Booking Offices from November 12

High octane virtuosity is in prospect in a programme by three Russian composers all famed for the colour and brilliance of their orchestral writing. One of this country’s greatest and most experienced pianists returns to the Kirklees Concert Season in Prokofiev’s finest concerto and international star Dmitri Jurowski makes his debut with the Orchestra.

Rimsky-Korsakov: May Night Overture Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3 Stravinsky: The Firebird: Suite (1945) Conductor: Dmitri Jurowski Piano: John Lill Tickets: £7.50- £22.50 (plus concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices

SATURDAY 18 DECEMBER HUDDERSFIELD METHODIST CHURCH - CHRISTMAS CONCERT HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

Subscribers’ concert in the 175th anniversary season for Huddersfield Choral Society.

Conducted by Jane Glover with the Northern Sinfonia.

For more information contact: 01484 536968 www.huddersfieldchoral.com

SUNDAY 12 DECEMBER COLNE VALLEY MALE VOICE CHOIR CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

WEDNEDSAY 22 DECEMBER, 7.15PM HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY MESSIAH HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

Traditional Christmas Music with guests The Brighouse and Rastrick Band Tickets from £8 at Kirklees Booking Offices

Concert with the Northern Sinfonia.

Jane Glover - conductor Elizabeth Watts - soprano Catherine Wyn-Rogers - mezzo Mark Le Brocq - tenor Henry Waddington - bass Tickets available by ballot from application form published in the Huddersfield Examiner on 5th November. www.huddersfieldchoral.com

MONDAY 13 DECEMBER, 1PM KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON - ORGAN CONCERT DR GORDON STEWART HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Suite from Henry V W Walton arr Henry Ley Prelude on This is the Truth N Rawsthorne Prelude and Fugue in C J S Bach Prelude on Wachet auf!

J S Bach Fantasia on Wachet auf!

N Rawsthorne Homage to Gabriel Fauré P Aston A Carter Toccata on Veni Emmanuel Tickets: £4 (£3 concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices or pay on the door

WEDNESDAY 15 DECEMBER, 12.30PM KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON THE UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD BRASS BAND DEWSBURY TOWN HALL

THURSDAY 23 DECEMBER, 7.30PM (DOORS OPEN 7PM) THE RAT PACK - VEGAS SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS SHOW CLECKHEATON TOWN HALL Fun all the way as the ‘purveyors of cool’ come to town with a sensational show featuring the greatest music of the 20th century.

This show has been successful all over the world. It is totally live with every song an absolute classic – Come Fly with Me, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, Mack the Knife, plus Christmas classics and lots of hanky panky as their timeless soiree remains the hottest party around.

Tickets: £18 (no concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices,

Here the band are back with a new programme, under the artistic direction of their charismatic conductor, Philip McCann.

Tickets: £4 (£3 concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices or pay on the door

FRIDAY 17 DECEMBER, 7.30PM GALA XV - THE LINDLEY BAND, MD. NEIL JOWETT HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Proudly present Yorkshire poet, broadcaster and comedian Ian McMillan, Simone Rebello’s fabulous percussion group Back Beat and the wonderful voices of the Holmfirth Choral Society, with MD. Dr Geoffrey Lockwood and of course the grace and artistry of The Dorothy Steven’s School of Theatre and Dance.

Tickets: £6.50-£15 available from the Visitor Information Centre in Huddersfield Library or at the town hall Booking office on the night for any remaining tickets.

FRIDAY 17 DECEMBER, 7.30PM BLACK DYKE BAND BRASS BAND CONCERT DEWSBURY TOWN HALL Black Dyke Band perform their traditional Christmas concert with the Skelmersdale Choir in this ever popular, sell-out event.

Tickets £12 plus concessions from Kirklees Booking Offices

TEA DANCES

Cleckheaton Town Hall, 2 - 4pm October 21, 26 and 28 November 2, 4, 9, 11 and 30 December 2, 7, 21, 28 and 30 Admission £1.50 including tea and biscuits

BOOK ONLINE AT www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls GENERAL ENQUIRIES TELEPHONE 01484 221 900

FRIDAY 31 DECEMBER, 2PM KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON NORTHERN SINFONIA - VIENNESE WHIRL HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Always a highlight of the season you need to book early to avoid disappointment for a relaxing afternoon of popular Viennese classics with all your favourites including: Die Fledermaus: Overture, Emperor Waltz , The Blue Danube Waltz,Pizzicata Polka, Wiener Blut Waltz.

Please note this concert is not part of the subscriber series. However if you subscribe to both Dewsbury and Huddersfield orchestral seasons you can get a FREE ticket.

Tickets: £7.50- £22.50 (plus concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices

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ART, CRAFTS AND SCULPTURE ❑ UNTIL SAT 27 NOV - USUAL LIBRARY OPENING HOURS. Batley Library, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. ORNATE ART FOR EYE AND SPIRIT EXHIBITION - A new exhibition of Islamic Art. 6 paintings by young Heckmondwike artist, Sajeda Hussain, are being displayed, bringing a splash of colour to combat winter gloom. Admission/Enquiries: Free entry Batley Library 01924 326021

W H AT ’ S O N BRILLIANT...GET PLANTING - Window sill gardening for all the family. Free event, but booking essential.

Please telephone the library on 01484 223560 to book a place. Admission/Enquiries: Free event. Kirkheaton Library and Information Centre 01484 223560

Dewsbury Museum, Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2SG. THE SPOOKY BIG DRAW - Have a go at some spooky art activities as part of the national 'Big Draw' campaign. Come along in a scary costume to win a prize (children only).

Admission/Enquiries: 50p per child (5-16 yrs) Kirklees Passport Holders entry free. Dewsbury Museum 01924 325100

❑ MON 25 OCT, 2.30PM-4.00PM. Lepton Library, 56 Highgate Lane, Lepton, Huddersfield, HD8 0HB. BRILLIANT BLING - Accessory and jewellery making for all the family. Free, drop-in event. Admission/Enquiries: ❑ FRI 29 OCT 10.30AM-12 NOON Lepton Library, 56 Free event. Lepton Library and Information Centre 01484 Highgate Lane, Lepton, Huddersfield, HD8 0HB. 222711 INVENTING CHARACTERS - An art and illustration ❑ UP TO MID JULY 2011 Dewsbury Library, Dewsbury workshop with children's book illustrator and author, Retail Park, Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EQ. THE ❑ TUES 26 OCT 10.30AM - 11.30 AM Heckmondwike Stephen Waterhouse. Please telephone the library on Library, Walkley Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0LY. ART WALL - A year long programme of contemporary 01484 222711 beforehand to book a place.

BRILLIANT BLING - Accessory and jewellery making for group exhibitions by artists from North Kirklees.

Admission/Enquiries: Free event, but booking essential. all the family. Free event, please ring library to book.

Admission/Enquiries: Free Dewsbury Library 01924 Lepton Library and Information Centre 01484 222711 01924 325637 Admission/Enquiries: Heckmondwike 325080 Library 01924 325637 ❑ FRI 29 OCT 3.15PM-4.45PM. Kirkheaton Library, ❑ EVERY WED 10.00AM-4.30PM Holmfirth Market Hall, Fields Rise, Kirkheaton, Huddersfield, HD5 ❑ TUES 26 OCT - 11 NOV; TUE WED THURS 10.30AM Huddersfield Road, Hollowgate, Holmfirth, HD9 3JH. 0LZ.Admission/Enquiries: Free event booking essential.

6.00PM, SAT 10.30AM 3.00PM West Yorkshire Print HOLMFIRTH VINTAGE MARKET - A truly enticing Kirkheaton Library and Information Centre 01484 Workshop, 75a Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AT. market with a wonderful range of stalls bursting with 223560 JULIA CLEGG @ WYPW A solo show of screen prints antiques, collectibles, jewellery, retro, shabby chic and by WYPW Flourish Award 2009 winner Julia Clegg. ❑ SATS 30 OCT, 27 NOV, 29 JAN, 26 FEB & 26 MAR plenty of hidden gems. Admission/Enquiries: Markets Admission/Enquiries: Louise Crosby 1.00PM-4.00PM MEMBERSHIP IS FREE, BUT Head Office 01484 223730 MEMBERS B Red House Museum, Oxford Road, ❑ TUES 26 OCT 11.00AM 1.00PM AND 2.00PM ❑ SAT 9 OCT-SAT 6 NOV: USUAL GALLERY Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4JP. RED HOUSE 4.00PM Bagshaw Museum, Wilton Park, Batley, WF17 OPENING TIMES Huddersfield Art Gallery, Princess CRAFT BEE - A new informal monthly craft group, led 0AS.TERRIFIC TERRORS Halloween fun with spooky Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. 114 ANNUAL by local craftswoman Marilyn Moon. This is a chance to stories, creepy crafts and terrible trails, even better if you EXHIBITION OF MEMBERS WORK - A vibrant enjoy craftwork together socially and to share and learn dress up in fancy dress and collect a treat. exhibition of work by members of the Huddersfield Art some traditional skills. Admission/Enquiries: Admission/Enquiries: Bagshaw Museum 01924 326155 Society in a wide variety of media and themes, both Membership is free, but members buy own materials. traditional and contemporary. Most work for sale and a For details or to join please call Marilyn on 01274 ❑ TUES 26 OCT 2.30PM-4.30PM. Rawthorpe and wonderful opportunity to purchase an original piece of art Dalton Library and Information Centre, 23-25 Ridgeway, 872224. Access by stairs only. by local artists Admission/Enquiries: Admission Free Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 9QJ. BE BRILLIANT...GET ❑ SUN 31 OCT, 12 NOON – 4.00 PM Castle Hill and Matthew Evans 01484 722713 PLANTING - Window sill gardening for all the family.

Victoria Tower, Off Lumb Lane, Almondbury, Please telephone the library on 01484 226622 ❑ UNTIL SAT 6 NOV Huddersfield Art Gallery, Princess Huddersfield, HD4 6TA. COME SCRIBBLE ON beforehand to book. Admission/Enquiries: Free event.

Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. EDGAR HALLOWEEN!! - Join Lee in Victoria Tower to create Booking essential. Rawthorpe Dalton Library, Information WOOD 1860 - 1935 …ARCHITECT AS ARTIST… - A your very own spooky storyboard! There will be tales of and Children's Centre 01484 226622 small exhibition representing a fitting celebration of a bats, spooks and spiders and you will draw whatever less well known aspect of the work of Edgar Wood in his ❑ TUES 26 OCT 7.00PM. Huddersfield Art Gallery, the dark will bring! For more information visit: 150th anniversary year. Admission/Enquiries: Admission Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. http://storybox.webs.com/communitypages.2009.htm Free Huddersfield Art Gallery 01484 221964 TALK: EDGAR WOOD 1860-1935 ...ARCHITECT AS Admission/Enquiries: Julian Brown 07968426312 ARTIST... - In conjunction with the exhibition, Edgar ❑ MON 11 OCT - 9 JAN. 10.00AM-5.PM 7 DAYS A ❑ FRI 5 NOV 10.00AM - 8.00PM; SAT 6 NOV 10.00AM Wood 1860-1935 ...architect as artist...(link below), a talk WEEK (CHECK HOLIDAY OPENINGS) National Coal - 8.00PM; SUN 7 NOV 10.00AM - 6.00PM St George's

by John Rumsby of the Edgar Wood Heritage Group Mining Museum for England, Caphouse Colliery, New Square, Huddersfield, HD1 1JF. VICTORIAN (Yorkshire) Admission/Enquiries: Free Huddersfield Art Road, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH. THE PITS AND CHRISTMAS FAIR - A step back in time - this new, Gallery 01484 221964 THE PENDULUMS - COAL MINERS AND FREE exciting Christmas fair in Huddersfield Town Centre, MARKETS - A retrospective exhibition of paintings, ❑ WED 27 OCT, 10.00AM-12NOON OR 1.00PM-3.00PM offers a fun filled extravaganza for all the family. drawings, prints and banner art by Andrew Turner.

Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 Everyone's invited to St George's Square to enjoy this Admission/Enquiries: National Coal Mining Museum 9LG. BIG BIODIVERSITY DAY FOR CHILDREN - Crafts Victorian Christmas Fair and share in the Christmas 01924 848806 and activities based on the weird and wonderful animal season festivities. Admission/Enquiries: Admission free life our museums have collected over the years. Some Barbara Campbell ❑ Tue 5 OCT – THUR 21 OCT; TUE, WED, THURS activities may be outside. Admission/Enquiries: Price £1 10.30AM - 6.00PM SAT 10.30AM - 6.00PM West ❑ SAT 6 NOV 10.00AM - 4.00PM Lindley Church of per child. Booking essential. Eric Brown 01924 326240 Yorkshire Print Workshop, 75a Huddersfield Road, England Infants' School, East Street, Lindley, Mirfield, WF14 8AT. SCI-FI @ WYPW - Exhibition of new ❑ BRILLIANT BLING - Come and make 'bling' suitable Huddersfield, HD3 3ND. CRAFT AND GIFT FAYRE artwork by WYPW members on the theme of Sci-Fi / for all. There will be the opportunity for the whole family Come and browse St.Stephen's Church 15th annual Future Worlds. Admission/Enquiries: Louise Crosby to discover ways to make attractive and exciting Fayre. Many stalls of quality gifts, crafts and clothing jewellery.

Entry free.

Booking required at most libraries from artists and craft people. There will also be stalls ❑ CLASSES HELD WEEKLY FROM WED 22 SEPT but check your local for details. selling home produce goods. Refreshments available all SAT 20 NOV VARYING TIMES. Denby Dale Methodist day and lunch served from 12 noon - 2.00pm.

Church, Cumberworth Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, ❑ WED 27 OCT. 10.30AM - 11.30AM. Dewsbury Library, Admission/Enquiries: £1.00 on the door. Gee HD8 8QS. FREE ADULT ART CLASSES IN DENBY Dewsbury Retail Park, Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 07881650016 DALE - Art in the Park are offering Free Adult Art 8EQ Admission/Enquiries: contact Dewsbury Library Classes to residents of Denby Dale and the surrounding 01924 325080. ❑ SAT 6 NOV 10AM - 4PM Oakwell Hall Country Park, area. Admission/Enquiries: The Art of Words' poetry Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG ADVANCED ❑ WED 27 OCT 2.00PM – 3.00PM Birstall Library and workshops with Noel Williams Art in the Park 0114 WATERCOLOUR COURSE - Featuring Richard Information Centre, Market Street, Birstall, WF17 9EN 2686813 Gawthorpe Theme of day - Christmas Cards Admission/Enquiries: Birstall Library. 01924 326227 Admission/Enquiries: £25. Prices include tuition, tea ❑ EVERY WED 7.00PM - 9.00PM West Yorkshire Print and coffee through the day. Booking essential. Eric ❑ WED 27 OCT 2.00PM - 3.00PM Golcar Library, Town Workshop, 75a Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AT. Brown 01924 326240 End, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4QD. LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS - Life Drawing Sessions Untutored but feedback available in interval if requested. Admission/Enquiries: Pam Riding 01484 222138 ❑ SUN 7 & SUN 14 NOV 10AM - 4PM Holmfirth Market Please bring your own materials and drawing equipment, ❑ WED 27 OCT, 2.30PM - 4.30PM. FREE EVENT Hall, Huddersfield Road, Hollowgate, Holmfirth, HD9 or ask for a list of available items from the WYPW shop. Kirkburton Library, Turnshaws Road, Kirkburton, HD8 3JH. THE ART MARKET - The Art Market is a one day Admission/Enquiries: Booking essential. £7.00 (£5.00 gallery taking place in Holmfirth. Over 80 artists and 0RT. Admission/Enquiries Kirkburton Library 01484 Kirklees residents over 55 & WYPW To book:: Email designer-makers show their own art works for sale & 222710 life_model@hotmail.com members.) West Yorkshire commission. Admission/Enquiries: £2 entry - includes ❑ WED 27 OCT, 2.30PM-4.30PM Mirfield Library, Print Workshop 01924 497646 free entry to our Art Raffle.

Easthorpe Lodge, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 ❑ EVERY THUR AT 7.30PM Waring Green Community ❑ SUN 7 NOV 2.00PM - 4.00PM Bagshaw Museum, 8AN. Admission/Enquiries: Free event. Mirfield Library Centre, Garden Road, Brighouse, HD6 2AX. Wilton Park, Batley, WF17 0AS. BRIGHT LIGHTS and Information Centre 01924 326470 BRIGHOUSE ART CIRCLE WEEKLY MEETINGS Continue to celebrate bonfire night by making your own ❑ THUR 28 OCT 10.00AM 11.00AM Marsden Library, Weekly meetings are every Thursday at 7.30pm at firework bookmark and rocket decoration.

Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, HD7 Waring Green Community Centre, Brighouse,HD6 2AX Admission/Enquiries: 50p entry per child, Free to 6BW. Admission/Enquiries: Pam Riding 01484 222555 and include demonstrations, workshop, life models and Kirklees Passport holders. Bagshaw Museum 01924 in summer there are also Tuesday afternoon outdoor 326155 ❑ THURS 28 OCT 2.30PM - 3.30PM Cleckheaton meetings. Admission/Enquiries: Les Boothroyd 01484 Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. ❑ FRI 12 & 26 FEB - 7.30PM (DOORS OPEN 7.00PM) 316236 Admission/Enquiries: Cleckheaton Library 01274 335170 Denby Dale Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Drive, Denby ❑ MON 25 - WED 27 OCT 10AM - 4PM EACH DAY. Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8UZ. MOVIE NIGHTS - Friday ❑ THURS 28 OCT 2.30PM - 4.00PM Meltham Library Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 and Information Centre, Meltham Town Hall, Huddersfield Evening Film Nights - showing a different film each 9LG. 3 DAY WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP - A time. 13th November will be 'Letters to Juliet' cert PG Road, Meltham, HD9 4AG. Admission/Enquiries: Pam workshop for all abilities featuring Richard Gawthorpe and 4th December will be 'White Christmas' cert U. Riding 01484 222606 Admission/Enquiries: £70. Prices include tuition, tea and Admission/Enquiries: Doors open 6.30pm - donations ❑ THUR 28 OCT, 10.00AM-12 NOON. Shepley Library coffee through the day. Booking essential. Aimed at all welcomed and Information Centre, Marsh Lane, Shepley, abilities. Eric Brown 01924 326240 ❑ SUN 14 NOV 2.00PM - 4.00PM Bagshaw Museum, Huddersfield, HD8 8AE. BE BRILLIANT...GET ❑ MON 25 OCT 10.00AM -11.00AM Slaithwaite Library, PLANTING - Window sill gardening for all the family.

Wilton Park, Batley, WF17 0AS. ART ATTACK - Ever 8 Britannia Road, Slaithwaite, HD7 5HG. BRILLIANT wanted to have a go at creating your own masterpiece?

Admission/Enquiries: Free event booking essential.

BLING - Brilliant Bling, Accessory and Jewellery making Shepley Library and Information Centre 01484 222712 Anyone aged 7 to 15yrs can come along to these for all the family. Admission/Enquiries: Pam Riding workshops and find out how. Admission/Enquiries: 50p ❑ THUR 28 OCT 11.00AM TO 1.00PM AND 2.00PM TO 01484 222500 entry per person, free to Kirklees Passport holders.

4.00PM Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Bagshaw Museum 01924 326155 ❑ MON 25 - FRI 29 OCT 11.00AM-4.00PM Red House Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ. A GLITTERING PAST Museum, Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 Half term holiday fun for all ages combining local history ❑ TUES 16 NOV -TUES 2 DEC TUE, WED, THURS 4JP. BIG DRAW - Simple drawing activities during with our usual dab of glue and sprinkle of glitter. Families 10.30AM - 6.00PM; SAT 10.30 - 6.00PM West half-term as part of national 'Big Draw' month. Plus on Yorkshire Print Workshop, 75a Huddersfield Road, are invited to try out some new technology, using it to Thursday 28 October NHS Kirklees and Kirklees Council explore the museum's collections. We are also planning Mirfield, WF14 8AT. FLOURISH @ WYPW - WYPW will be promoting National Infection Control Week with a new Tolson Local Heritage Room. What would families showcase their artwork in competition for the Flourish advice, information and activities including a free prize 2010 Award for excellence in printmaking. like to see in it, what would you like to discover about draw. Admission/Enquiries: Helga Hughes 01274 Admission/Enquiries: Louise Crosby local life? Do you have memories or objects to share?

335100 Tell all! Admission/Enquiries: Tolson Memorial Museum ❑ SAT/SUN 20/21 NOV 10.00AM - 4.00PM Oakwell ❑ MON 25 – FRI 29 OCT 1.00PM, 2.00PM AND 3.00PM 01484 223830 Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG . National Coal Mining Museum for England, Caphouse ❑ FRI 1 OCT 1.30 - 3.30PM; SAT 2 OCT 2.00PM; THUR OAKWELL ART GROUP ANNUAL EXHIBITION - A Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH. wide variety of paintings will be on display, most of 28 OCT 1.30 - 3.30PM; FRI 29 OCT Huddersfield Art OCTOBER HALF TERM - Join in free family activities which will be for sale. Refreshments available.

Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 running from Monday to Friday. Have fun with light and 2SU. BIG DRAW AT HUDDERSFIELD ART GALLERY - Admission/Enquiries: Free admission. For further lighting, and make your shadow puppets!

October 2010 is Big Draw month in twenty countries and information contact: T Fulcher47@aol.com or Admission/Enquiries: At 1.00pm, 2.00pm and 3.00pm to on five continents. Launched in 2000, this annual A.O'Grady 01924 475309 be booked at Reception National Coal Mining Museum initiative has grown from 180 events in the UK to over ❑ SAT 20 NOV 11.00AM & 2.00PM Lawrence Batley 01924 848806 1500 worldwide. Admission/Enquiries: Huddersfield Art Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, Gallery 01484 221964 ❑ MON 25 OCT 2.30PM-4PM. Kirkheaton Library, Fields HD1 2SP. FELT ANIMALS CRAFT FUN - A fun, creative and hands-on workshop perfect for little artists.

Rise, Kirkheaton, Huddersfield, HD5 0LZ. BE ❑ FRI 29 OCT 10.30AM-12.30PM & 2.00PM-4.00PM

Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ SAT 20 & SUN 21 NOV 12NOON – 3.00PM Kirkwood Hospice, 21 Albany Road, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 9UY. CHRISTMAS FAIR 2010 Christmas Fair at Kirkwood Hospice.

Admission/Enquiries: Marie Peacock 01484 557911 ❑ SUN 21 NOV 2.00PM TO 5.00PM Colne Valley Museum, Cliffe Ash, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4PY. STIR UP SUNDAY - Come and help Mrs. Sykes make her Christmas puddings (and buy one for yourself perhaps?) Find out about other Victorian Christmas traditions. Admission/Enquiries: Normal admission charges apply Colne Valley Museum 01484 659762 ❑ TUES 23 NOV 9AM - 4.30PM & WED 24 NOV 9AM 2PM. Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. INTERFAITH WEEK AT OAKWELL Interfaith Kirklees (Schools) in partnership with Oakwell Hall are offering a sensory interactive experience in the Barn followed by an introduction to the Faith Garden and Faith Trail. Explore the circle of life using the 5 senses. Special offer for teachers - book a visit for 2 adults and 3 pupils to receive a free resource pack via www.interfaithkirklees.org.uk. Admission/Enquiries: Free entry Oakwell Hall 01924 326240 ❑ SUN 28 NOV, SUN 5 DEC, SUN 12 DEC 11.00AM – 4.00PM EACH DAY Oakwell Hall Visitor Centre Barn, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRS - Enjoy the festive season at Oakwell Hall Country Park with Christmas crafts and goods for sale in the Visitor Centre Barn. Free parking and entry.

Admission/Enquiries: Eric Brown 01924 326240 ❑ 3 DEC 10.00AM – 4.00PM Queensgate Market Hall, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2UJ. COOKERY DEMONSTRATIONS ( INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES) - See how to cook dishes on a budget, dishes suitable for people who are diabetic and other dishes just great to eat!

Plus! A showcase of work created by artists with disabilities. Admission/Enquiries: Free Lucy Bye 01484 221760 ❑ SAT 4 DEC - FRI 28 JAN USUAL OPENING TIMES. Batley Art Gallery, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. OPEN EXHIBITION 2010 - Want to exhibit at Batley Art Gallery? This is a perfect opportunity to submit work for inclusion in a show which will feature work by both professional and amateur artists from across the region.

Admission/Enquiries: Free Mark Milnes 01924 326021 ❑ SAT 4 DEC 10.00AM - 4PM West Yorkshire Print Workshop, 75a Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AT. WINTER CRAFT FAIR @ WYPW - Contemporary Craft Fair including prints, jewelry, cards and glassware.

Admission/Enquiries: Louise Crosby ❑ SAT 4 & SUN 5 DEC 12.00PM TO 4.00PM Bagshaw Museum, Wilton Park, Batley, WF17 0AS. VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS WEEKEND - Come and enjoy the atmosphere of a Victorian Christmas with crafts and stories, meet Father Christmas and enjoy a traditional Victorian Christmas. Admission/Enquiries: £3.00 entry per child, £2.00 concession for Kirklees Passport holders. Bagshaw Museum 01924 326155 ❑ SUN 12 DEC 12 NOON TO 4PM Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ. MAKE YOUR OWN VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS - Join us to prepare for a traditional Victorian Christmas. Make decorations, cards, crackers, sing songs and play parlour games. Try making authentic refreshments such as cakes, puddings and sugar plums. Admission/Enquiries: Free admission Tolson Memorial Museum 01484 223830 ❑ SUN 12 DEC 1.00PM-4.00PM Dewsbury Museum, Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2SG. CHRISTMAS IN THE 1940S - Enjoy a wartime Christmas with seasonal craft activities, a chance to see Father Christmas, and much more. Visit the re-created 1940s classroom and find out what schooldays used to be like in the past.

Admission/Enquiries: 50p per child (5-16 yrs) Kirklees Passport Holders Free Dewsbury Museum 01924 325100 ❑ TUES 21 & 28 DEC 11.00AM TO 1.00PM & 2.00PM TO 4.00PM Bagshaw Museum, Wilton Park, Batley, WF17 0AS. SEASONAL CRAFTS & TRAILS - Over the Christmas holidays come and have a go at the festive activities and trails. Free self led activities Admission/Enquiries: Free activities Bagshaw Museum 01924 326155

EXHIBITIONS, TALKS AND LEARNING ❑ THROUGHOUT AUTUMN AND WINTER 2010 10 Church Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1DD. ACTIVITIES & OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE - Kirklees Young People's Service is offering a variety of events, activities and opportunities throughout autumn / winter.

Admission/Enquiries: Samantha Haywood 01484 225766, Samantha.haywood@kirklees.gov.uk ❑ EVERY WEEK DAY ID: 12403 start: 20/10/2010 End: 17/12/2010 Flatts and Eastborough Children's Centre, 25 Westgate, Dewsbury, WF13 1JQ. ACTION FOR CHILDREN ACTIVITIES AT FLATTS & EASTBOROUGH CHILDREN'S CENTRE - Action for Children provide a range of services and information for all families expecting a baby or with children under 5.

Admission/Enquiries: Sure Start Staff 01924 460054 ❑ PERMANENTLY LOCATED AT TOLSON MEMORIAL MUSEUM Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ. THE TOLSON MEMORY BANK - Have a go on Tolson's new memory bank, permanently located at Tolson Museum. It is a computer which has stories from our Sound Archive and photos from our Image Archive.

Find out more information on Kirklees Museums and Galleries collections and access the new Tolson website. Admission/Enquiries: Tolson Memorial

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Admission/Enquiries: Pam Riding

❑ VARIOUS DATES AND VENUES. Batley Salvation Army Hall, 483 Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 8PA. Galpharm Stadium, Stadium Way, off Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6PG MOVING MORE OFTEN TRAINING COURSES 2010 - A training programme suitable for people interested in promoting and/or delivering basic activity sessions helping others to improve their fitness and wellbeing.

Admission/Enquiries: Free courses, For further information or to book a place contact Loiuse Taylor.01484 234095

❑ TUES 26 OCT 7.15PM Room T5/10, Technology Building, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. FILMS FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES Presented by Peter Lansdowne - drawing on his recent work in Malawi & Cambodia with Purple Field Productions, Peter will illustrate the role of short films as a n aid to education and promotion of social issues in developing nations. Admission/Enquiries: Visitors welcome £2.00 on the door. P Cunnington 01484 602499

❑ UNTIL 10 JAN MON-FRI 11AM - 5.00PM SAT & SUN 12 NOON - 5PM Dewsbury Museum, Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2SG. THE DEWSBURY GREATS - Many famous people have connections with the town of Dewsbury in some way or another. This exhibition looks at some of these people, all of whom have left a lasting impression on this town.

Admission/Enquiries: Dewsbury Museum 01924 325100 ❑ UNTIL 10 JAN MON - FRI 11AM - 5.00PM; SAT & SUN 12 NOON - 5PM Dewsbury Museum, Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2SG. THE LIFE AND TIMES OF PATRICK BRONTE - In 1809 Patrick Brontë arrived in Dewsbury. He was a Curate at All Saints' Parish Church - now known as the Minster.

Produced to mark 200 years since his arrival in Dewsbury, this exhibition celebrates the town's role in the Brontë story. Admission/Enquiries: Admission Free Dewsbury Museum 01924 325100 ❑ UNTIL SUN 2 JAN. MON TO FRI 11.00AM TO 5.00PM; SAT & SUN 12 NOON TO 5.00PM. Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ. DAVID BROWN 150TH ANNIVERSARY TIME LINE - David Brown's of Huddersfield are celebrating 150 years at the forefront of the engineering business. This exhibition follows the history of this important local company which has made high quality gears for everything from Aston Martin cars to nuclear submarines. Accessible by stairs only.

Admission/Enquiries: Free Tolson Memorial Museum 01484 223830 ❑ TO FRI 3 DEC. (HALF TERM 29TH OCTOBER) 10.00 AM – 11.00 AM Pied Piper Childcare Centre, The Pied Piper, 117-123 Knowl Road, Mirfield, WF14 9JG. SIGN CLASSES EVERY FRIDAY (TERM TIME) - Using songs, toys, pictures and Tilly to help both parents and children to remember the signs. If you would like to come back and join us next term you will be most welcome! Admission/Enquiries: Rachel Smith 07952 770619 ❑ EACH FRI UNTIL 26 NOV 10.30AM - 12.30PM Newsome Scout H.Q., Newsome Road South, Newsome, Huddersfield, HD4 6JJ. NEWSOME GRAPEVINE - Find out how residents and community groups in Newsome are using new technologies to share information - and how you can do it too.

Admission/Enquiries: Free Diane Sims 01484 414823 ❑ SAT 23 OCT & SAT 20 NOV 11.00AM-1.00PM Huddersfield Lending Library, Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. OPEN UNIVERSITY ADVICE SESSION - Come along and talk to an Open University tutor about Open University courses you could take. Admission/Enquiries: Huddersfield Lending Library 01484 221959/221960 ❑ SAT 9 OCT - SUN 31 OCT 2.00PM TO 5.00PM Colne Valley Museum, Cliffe Ash, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4PY. HISTORY OF COLNE VALLEY MUSEUM IN 40 OBJECTS - Celebrating its 40th birthday next month the Museum has selected 40 significant items from its collection. Admission/Enquiries: Normal admission charges apply. Colne Valley Museum 01484 659762 ❑ SUN 24 OCT, 7 NOV & 19 DEC Royds Park, Cleckheaton, BD19 2LL. SPENBOROUGH MODEL RAILWAY - OPEN DAY - Your chance to see and enjoy the work of Spenborough Model Engineers. Prospective new members and running day volunteers welcome come and have a chat and meet the people maintaining and running the railway. Admission/Enquiries: Located at the Miniture Railway, The Clubhouse Cafe. Michael Duncan 01924 474164

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❑ MON 11 OCT & EVERY ALTERNATE MONDAY The Root Cellar, 15 Market Place, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4NJ. FAMILY HISTORY COURSE 2010 - Due to over subscription this course in October, will be split into two groups meeting alternate Mondays, consequently there are a few more places available though these will be limited. Admission/Enquiries: Every alternate Monday Alan Stewart-Kaye 01484 859229 ❑ MON 25 OCT 2.30PM - 3.30PM. Thornhill Lees Community Centre, 53 Brewery Lane, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 9DU. BE BRILLIANT - GET PLANTING! - Your chance to improve your gardening skills with the opportunity to practise planting and watch the results grow at home! Admission/Enquiries: Age 52. Entry free. Booking required Thornhill Lees Library and Information Centre 01924 324178 ❑ START HOLIDAY SCHEME - Start- The Weight Management Programme for children and young people in Kirklees are running a brand new free holiday scheme this October half term. Admission/Enquiries: Free places limited, booking essential Abi Mackenzie 01484 234096 ❑ TUE 26, WED 27 & THUR 28 OCT Spen Valley Sports College, Roberttown Lane, Liversedge, Cleckheaton, WF15 7LX. Spenborough Pool and Sports Complex, Bradford Road, Liversedge, WF15 6LW. Whitcliffe Mount Sports Centre, Turnsteads Avenue, Cleckheaton, BD19 3AQ. ❑ TUE 26 OCT 10.00AM -3.00PM Holmfirth Civic Hall, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS. BE BRILLIANT -TRY SOMETHING NEW - Be Brilliant -try something new. A wide range of activity stalls from jewellery making to miniature gardens. Activities for all the family

❑ LAST WED IN EVERY MONTH 10.00AM - 12 NOON Huddersfield Library, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. COFFEE MORNING - Monthly coffee morning with speakers and special events on occasions. All welcome - an opportunity to meet new people and chat. Admission/Enquiries: Free event.

Located in the Light Reading Room Huddersfield Lending Library 01484 221959 ❑ WED 27 OCT 2.00PM-4.15PM Turbury Equine, Rochdale Road, Greetland, Halifax, HX4 8PU. FUN WITH PONIES - Pretty Pony Pamper Party. Make half-term something to look forward to with our fun activities for young pony-lovers. This activity is aimed at giving your little people (5-12) an opportunity to learn about themselves through ponies. Outdoor/waterproof clothing required- event will be held indoors if it's raining!

Pony experience is not essential - there is no riding involved…… just lots of fun! Admission/Enquiries: Cost: £12.50 in advance/£15 on the day (including juice and crisps) Heidi Dawson 01484 428930 07887 613670 ❑ WED 27 OCT, 2.30PM-4.30PM. Denby Dale Library, Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, HD8 8RX. BE BRILLIANT...GET PLANTING - Window sill gardening for all the family. Admission/Enquiries: Free, drop-in event. Denby Dale library 01484 222904 ❑ EVERY 2ND AND 4TH WED OF THE MONTH, 7.30PM-9.30PM County Hotel, Princess Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TT. HUDDERSFIELD AUTHORS' CIRCLE MEETING - Regular reading meeting of the group. New writers welcome to join. Please contact us for more details. Admission/Enquiries: Meet in the back room. Dawn Rodgers 07813 462922 ❑ WED 27 OCT 7.45PM Huddersfield Town Hall Old Court Room, Huddersfield Town Hall, Peel Street entrance, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. THE MIDLAND RAILWAY'S NEWTON BRANCH - A railway theme talk

by Ian Howard. Organised by Huddersfield Railway Circle. Admission/Enquiries: T Boothroyd 01484 654011 ❑ THUR 28 OCT 11.00AM – 1.00PM Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ. A GLITTERING PAST - Half term holiday fun for all ages featuring rocks and stones from the museum's collections. You are also invited to help us plan a new gallery for Tolson. What would you like to see in a new community heritage room? What would you like to discover about local life? Do you have memories or objects to share? Tell all. Admission/Enquiries: 50p Tolson Memorial Museum 01484 223830 ❑ THUR 28 OCT 12.00 NOON-2.00PM Huddersfield Library, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. A TASTE OF YOUR COMMUNITY - A free drop-in event for all the family. Share recipes, watch food demonstrations, and try a flavour of your local community, and add your favourite recipes and memories to the Community Cookbook website.

Admission/Enquiries: Located in the Light Reading Room Huddersfield Library 01484 221959 ❑ LAST THUR IN EVERY MONTH 7.30PM - 9.00PM Alexandra House Spa, 2 Murray Road, Edgerton, Huddersfield, HD2 2AD. DANCE WITH LIFE - A unique opportunity to make a magical difference to your life, with meditation, meaningful moments and meeting like-minded people. Admission/Enquiries: Last Thursday of each month Maxine Stead 01484 303786 ❑ FRI 29 OCT 10.30AM - 11.30AM Honley Library, West Avenue, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6HF. FAMILY STORY TIME - Family story time. Listen to stories and create a miniature garden. Drop in event. Admission/Enquiries: Pam Riding 01484 222340 ❑ FRI 6.00PM- 8.00PM (30 MIN SESSIONS WITHIN THESE TIMES) Heckmondwike Library, Walkley Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0LY. I.T. IMPROVERS Inter-generational event, young people from Heckmondwike Youth Club will be on hand to provide I.T. guidance- from very basic to intermediate.

Admission/Enquiries: 30 min sessions within the times Heckmondwike Library 01924 325637 ❑ MON 1 NOV - THUR 31 MAR 11.00AM-5.00PM MON - FRI, 12 NOON-5.00PM SAT & SUN Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. THE SECRET DIARIES OF ANNE LISTER - Exhibition in Oakwell Hall telling the amazing story of Anne Lister, the 19th Century pioneering feminist who owned Shibden Hall, from her recently decoded diaries. From the 1st to 28 Nov original diaries will be on display with the exhibition in the Hall. A BBC2 drama inspired by the diaries was recently filmed at Oakwell Hall.

Admission/Enquiries: Oakwell Hall 01924 326240 ❑ EVERY FORTNIGHT ON TUES 2.00PM TO 4.00PM Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX FAMILY HISTORY SESSIONS - Free help sessions are being provided by The Huddersfield & District Family History Society. Admission/Enquiries: Drop in sessions - no need to book Cleckheaton Library 01274 335170 ❑ TUES 2 NOV, 7.30PM. Huddersfield Town Hall Old Court Room, Huddersfield Town Hall, Peel Street entrance, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. BISCAY & PICOS Jeff Clarke; An Illustrated Talk on Biscay & Picos Admission/Enquiries: Free Admission. Mike Denton 01484 646990 ❑ FIRST WED OF EVERY MONTH 2.00PM - 4.00PM Whitechapel Church, Whitechapel Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 6HR. OPEN HOUSE - Open House presents a

varied programme of entertainers and speakers followed by tea, coffee and refreshments.

Admission/Enquiries: Free admission, everybody welcome T Bowers 01274 862635 ❑ THUR 4 NOV 9.30 FOR 10:15AM Huddersfield Town Hall Old Court Room, Huddersfield Town Hall, Peel Street entrance, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. THE CISTERCIAN ORDER & LIFE AT FOUNTAINS ABBEY AND STUDLEY ROYAL'' - by Terry Frazier. For this talk Terry delves into the History of the monastic life through the ages and its place at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal. It is a world Heritage Site, a former 12th Century Cistercian abbey now in ruins but still magnificent. It stands in an elegant Georgian water garden adjacent to a medieval deer park. It is the largest monastic ruins in the country. Also on the same site there is the only surviving 12th century Cistercian corn mill in Britain.

Admission/Enquiries: John Phillips 01422 882144 ❑ FRI 5 NOV 7.30PM Huddersfield Astronomical & Philosophical Soc. Club Room, 4a Railway Street, Hudds, HD1 1JY. DISC GALAXY EVOLUTION - A public lecture by Dr Victor DeBattista, University of Central Lancashire. Admission/Enquiries: £2.00 includes refreshments. Huddersfield Astronomical Society 01484 348754 ❑ FRI 5 NOV 7.45PM Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. WORTLEY TOP FORGE: AN INDUSTRIAL MONUMENT - A talk

by Derek Bayliss, South Yorkshire Industrial History Society. Admission/Enquiries: Non members welcome entry fee £2.50 Sandra Harling ❑ SAT 6 AND SUN 7 NOV Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. DRYSTONE WALLING COURSE - Learn the essentials of this traditional craft in the beautiful setting of Oakwell Hall Country Park. Admission/Enquiries: Cost of tuition, including DVD, £55 for the weekend.Eric Brown 01924 326240

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Huddersfield Pennine Probus Club. Visitors and new members welcome. Admission/Enquiries: Free admission D Laycock 01484 651030 ❑ EVERY WEDNESDAY.7.30PM Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. HUDDERSFIELD FRENCH CIRCLE - PROGRAMME FOR 2010/11 - French Circle Meetings are held monthly at Huddersfield Town Hall at 7.30pm, usually in Room 1 but please check. Admission/Enquiries: V Smithson 01484 643031 ❑ WED 10 NOV 7.45PM Reception Room, Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. FAVOURITE LINES 3 - A railway theme talk by Victor Lee. Organised by Huddersfield Railway Circle.

Admission/Enquiries: T Boothroyd 01484 654011 ❑ SUN 14 NOV 1.00PM- 4PM Dewsbury Museum, Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2SG. FAMILY TREASURES DAY - Discovering Dewsbury' is the new local history gallery at Dewsbury museum where there are many local objects on display.

Families are invited to bring a family treasure to the museum where it will be photographed and the story that goes with it recorded. Admission/Enquiries: Admission Free Dewsbury Museum 01924 325100 ❑ TUES 16 NOV, 7.30PM. FREE ADMISSION. Huddersfield Town Hall Old Court Room, Huddersfield Town Hall, Peel Street entrance, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. HUDDERSFIELD BIRDWATCHERS - AGM/ CLUB EVENING - Annual General Meeting & Club Evening Admission/Enquiries: Free Admission. Mike Denton 01484 646990 ❑ THUR 18 NOV 6.30PM - 9PM The Watershed, 22 Bridge Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5JN. COLNE VALLEY BUSINESS SUPPORT WORKSHOP - GET ORGANISED - Loca (part of Kirklees Council's Communities & Leisure Service) is running a Business Support programme for creative businesses in the Colne Valley, which includes workshops, networking events and one-to-one advice sessions. Contact Loca for an informal discussion about your work and business ambitions and we'll introduce you to the kinds of support that may be appropriate to your particular needs and look at how we can help develop your

❑ SAT 6 NOV TO SUN 21 NOV. 2.00PM TO 5.00PM (CONTD. IN JANUARY 2011) Colne Valley Museum, Cliffe Ash, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4PY. IT''LL NEVER CATCH ON IN GOLCAR! - The Museum celebrates its 40th birthday. An exhibition of 40 years of memories of how the museum developed. Free ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ birthday cake to visitors on ★ ★ An evening of the first weekend! ★ ★ Admission/Enquiries: ★ ★ Normal admission charges ★ ★ apply Colne Valley with spiritualist medium STEPHEN HOLBROOK ★ ★ Museum 01484 659762 ★

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❑ TUE 9 NOV 10.00AM Oakes Baptist Church, Baker Street, Oakes, Huddersfield, HD3 3ER. AN ARTIC EXPEDITION A talk by Mr Mark Tibbenham. Organised by

at the George Hotel, Huddersfield, Tuesday 16th November 2010 ★ ★ ★ Reserve Seat on 01924 256 542 Or Pay On Door ★ ★ ★ DOORS OPEN AT 7pm FOR A 7.30pm START - Tickets £15 ★ ★ ★ TEL (01924) 256542 ★ ★ www.steve-holbrook.co.uk ★ ★ Please note this evening is a Scientific Experiment ★ ★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

www.spitfirerailtours.co.uk or call 0870 879 3675

The historic City of Edinburgh, by rail Saturday 4th December Join us for a special day trip departing from Huddersfield to the stunning historic City of Edinburgh.

On arrival at Edinburgh, the break will allow you ample time to explore this important architectural and cultural centre. Its magnificent architecture shifts from the lofty buildings of its medieval Old Town, as they tumble down the spine of the Royal Mile, to the grace of the Georgian New Town.

Above it all, in its towering splendour, stands the Castle. In a world of chain-stores, Edinburgh is an antidote to the bland and the over-familiar. You’ll find all sorts of specialities and eccentricities amongst the traders of the Royal Mile and Victoria Street - perfect for a little pre-Christmas shopping.

The major stores however can be found along Princes Street and a visit to Jenners – Edinburgh’s answer to Harrods – is a must.

The nearby Princes Street Gardens will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland, complete with fairy lights decorating the trees, an Ice Rink, a Funfair and a German Christmas Market with a vast array of stalls selling hot food, mulled wine, crafts and gifts.

Approximate Timings: (Will be confirmed around 2 weeks prior to the trip)

Huddersfield depart 08:05 returning at 21:45 Giving around 4 and a half hours in Edinburgh Our train features 3 classes of accommodation,standard, arranged in bays of 4 seats, first class in bays of 4 or private tables for 2, or Premier dining, our Silver service meal option, where you will be served a full English breakfast on the outward journey and a sumptuous 4 course festive flavoured evening meal on the return while stunning countryside views pass your window

Spitfire Railtours

PO Box 824, Taunton Somerset, TA1 9ET Fares (Inclusive of a reserved seat) Standard Class £55 adult, £27.50 child. First Class £75 adult, £49 child.

Premier Dining £139 both adult & child. Fares booking 4 weeks in advance (Inclusive of a reserved seat) Standard Class £49.50 adult, £25 child. First Class £69.50 adult, £45 child. Premier Dining £129 both adult & child

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W H AT ’ S O N enterprise. Admission/Enquiries: Loca 01924 488844 ❑ THURS 18 NOV, 7.00pm-8.30PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. LEADERSHIP EVENTS FOR THE KIRKLEES CREATIVE SECTOR - NASEEM KHAN - Are you a leader or want to be a leader in an arts or creative business? Come along and listen to these inspirational speakers about leadership. Just ring 01484 222087 or e-mail arts.creativity@kirklees.gov.uk with your name and telephone number.

The events are organised by Kirklees Council's Arts and Creative Economy Development Unit. Admission/Enquiries: These events are free but please book in advance as places are limited. Roz Garthwaite 01484 222087 ❑ SAT 20 NOV - SAT 8 JAN Mon- Fri 10am-5pm Sat 10am-4pm Huddersfield Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. JOHN CAGE - EVERY DAY IS A GOOD DAY - This new Hayward Touring Exhibition is the first major retrospective in the UK of the visual art of the American composer and artist John Cage (1912-1992). The exhibition has been conceived by Jeremy Millar and is organised with the close support and guidance of the John Cage Trust, in collaboration with BALTIC. Admission/Enquiries: Admission Free Huddersfield Art Gallery 01484 221964 ❑ TUE 23 NOV 10.00AM Oakes Baptist Church, Baker Street, Oakes, Huddersfield, HD3 3ER. EASTER ISLAND - LAND OF THE STONE GIANTS - An illustrated talk by John and Jean Broadbent. Organised

by Huddersfield Pennine Probus Club. Visitors and new members welcome. Admission/Enquiries: Free admission D Laycock 01484 651030 ❑ TUES 23 NOV 7.15PM Room T5/10, Technology Building, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. THE VEGETATION OF GREECE - PAST AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES - A joint presentation with the Royal Geographical Society. Presented by Dr Margaret Atherden FRGS - both environmental and human factors have been important in producing the landscape we see today and by studying the past it is possible to speculate on how the vegetation cover will change over the next few decades. Admission/Enquiries: Visitors welcome £2.00 on the door. P. Cunnington 01484 602499 ❑ FRI 26 NOV - FRI 4 FEB GALLERY USUAL OPENING TIMES Batley Art Gallery, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. YORKSHIRE SCULPTORS GROUP - 13 Moons: An exhibition by the Yorkshire Sculptors Group responding to the 13 phases of the year. A group of artists who have been exhibiting together for over twenty years, mainly in the Yorkshire region. Admission/Enquiries: Batley Art Gallery 01924 326021 ❑ THUR 2 DEC (9.30 FOR 10:15 AM) Huddersfield Town Hall Old Court Room, Huddersfield Town Hall, Peel Street entrance, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. UP THE SNICKET - by Fred Butler To close the year we finish with a bit of Yorkshire fun. Fred will relate humorous tales about living, growing up and working in Dewsbury Batley and the Spen Valley of the 1950's 60's and 70's. This is the first of three talks based on the trilogy of books that he has written. The others being 'Down the Ginnel' and 'Over Yonder'. Sit back, enjoy and get in the mood for the festive season that is about to follow Admission/Enquiries: John Phillips 0 1422 882144 ❑ THURS 2, 9 & 16 DEC 7.30PM – 9.00PM Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. CANDLELIGHT EVENINGS Enjoy a unique and atmospheric evening tour of Oakwell Hall featuring demonstrations of traditional crafts and activities, followed by light refreshments in the candlelit Great Hall. £10 per head. Booking essential. Admission/Enquiries: £10 per head. Booking essential Eric Brown 01924 326240 ❑ FRI 3 DEC 7.30PM Huddersfield Astronomical & Philosophical Soc. Club Room, 4a Railway Street, Hudds, HD1 1 JY. SUPERMASSIVE BLACK HOLES - A public lecture by Dr Ryan Hickox, Durham University. Admission/Enquiries: £2.00 includes refreshments Huddersfield Astronomical Society 01484 348754 ❑ FRI 3 DEC 7.30PM Mirfield Eastthorpe: St Paul's Parish Church, St Paul's Terrace, Eastthorpe, Mirfield, WF14 8DE. BRONTE NIGHT CELEBRATION - A full programme celebrating the Brontes. History wardrobe showing the outfits of the best dressed Governess - Jane Eyre. London Jazz Vocalist Val Wiseman to sing from her Bronte Album and christmas hymns to fill the interval. A fund raising event for The Forget Me Not Trust and Holly Bank School. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £10 with refreshments. Contact Kirklees Bronte Group 01924 519370 ❑ FRI 3 DEC 7.45PM Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. WILL ANCIENT DNA ANALYSIS EVER BECOME ROUTINE IN ARCHAEOLOGY - A talk by Prof Keri Brown BA. MPhil, FSA Honorary Lecturer in Biomolecular Archaeology, University of Manchester. Admission/Enquiries: Non members welcome entry fee £2.50 Sandra Harling ❑ SAT 4 DEC Queensgate Market Hall, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2UJ. HARRY POTTER AT QUEENSGATE MARKET - Enjoy a magical day at Yorkshire's largest open market, as Hagrid, Dumbledore and of course Harry Potter spend a day at the market performing magic shows. Admission/Enquiries: Maria Cotton 01484 223730

Cleckheaton, BD19 4JP. TALK: JANE AUSTEN''S CHRISTMAS - A 'History Wardrobe' presentation. Inspired by Jane Austen, Gillian dresses for a Regency Christmas party and explores details of festive food, party games, Regency gifts and a thrilling ghost story!

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £5.50 (Kirklees Passport £4.50).

Booking essential on 01274 335100

GET TOGETHERS AND SOCIAL DANCE ❑ EVERY TUES, WED, THUR & SUN VARIOUS TIMES. St Mary's Social Club and Parochial Hall, Melton Street, Crossbank, Batley, WF17 8PT. SHALL WE ESSENTIALLY DANCE? - WEEKLY SESSIONS - Do you enjoy dancing, want to learn and practice different dance styles and steps?. Then come and join a weekly fun, informal session inspired by Darren Bennett & Lilia Kopylova.

Admission/Enquiries: Free activity. For further information please contact Denis Walsh. ❑ MON - FRIDAY FULL QUARTER The Stadium Business & Leisure Complex, Huddersfield, HD1 6PG. HEALTH WALKING IN NORTH KIRKLEES and SOUTH KIRKLEES- Admission/Enquiries: Julie Hicks 01484 234097 ❑ EVERY MON 2.00PM - 3.10PM, EVERY WED 1.00PM - 2.00P, EVERY FRI 9.00PM - 10.00PM (BEGINNERS) Tristan Dance Studios, Parkland, Park Valley Mills 2nd Floor, Meltham Road, Lockwood, Huddersfield, HD4 7BH. BALLROOM & LATIN DANCING - These classes are suitable for adults who have done little or no exercise /dance before or who have not done any for a long time. Adults only.

Admission/Enquiries: For details of costs please contact the studio on 01484 300136 ❑ VARIOUS TIMES AND VENUES ACROSS KIRKLEES. Batley Town Hall, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. SHALL WE ESSENTIALLY DANCE? - Come and join in a fun, informal session learning steps to different dance styles. Inspired by 'Strictly Come Dancing' stars, Lilia Kopylova and Darren Bennett. No experience needed. Refreshments served. Adults only. Admission/Enquiries: Free activity. Places are limited, to book a place please contact Kelly Brown 01484 234092 ❑ LET'S DANCE - Let's Dance aims to make Ballroom and Latin dancing accessible, affordable, fun and easy to learn. We utilize carefully chosen community facilities and promote a non-intimidating, relaxed environment in all classes. Our unique, structured, easy to follow programme means that we can cater for all levels and abilities.

Ever thought about learning to dance? Now there are no excuses!

Admission/Enquiries: Gareth Hemingway 07773 673811 ❑ EVERY WED 6:00-7:00PM & EVERY THUR 7:00PM - 8:00PM Spen Valley Sports College, Roberttown Lane, Liversedge, WF15 7LX ❑ WEEKLY WEDNESDAYS 7.30PM - 9.30PM St Mary's Social Club and Parochial Hall, Melton Street, Crossbank, Batley, WF17 8PT. IRISH SET DANCING - Experience dances based on quadrilles and court dances which were transformed by the Irish into unique folk dances of the Irish rural communities. Admission/Enquiries: Denis Walsh 01924 503758 ❑ WEEKLY THURSDAYS 7.30PM - 9.00PM St Mary's Social Club and Parochial Hall, Melton Street, Crossbank, Batley, WF17 8PT. LADIES TAP DANCE CLASS - Learn the dance moves and sounds, popularised in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s Admission/Enquiries: Denis Walsh 01924 503758 ❑ EVERY MON 7.00PM – 9.00PM & WED 7.30PM – 9.00PM University of Huddersfield Department of Music and Drama, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. CAPOEIRA CLASSES Capoeira Conviver is dedicated to the teaching, performing and training of capoeira. As a community group we believe in an open, friendly approach and believe that capoeira should be accessible to all ages and people from all walks of life. Admission/Enquiries: Adults £6, Students £4, Children £3.50 Valdir da Silva 07912 256898 ❑ EVERY WED EXCEPT 1ST WED IN MONTH. 8.00PM Old Golf House, New Hey Road,, Outlane, Huddersfield, HD3 3YP. HALIFAX & HUDDERSFIELD IVC INFORMAL CLUB NIGHT - Informal social activities club, for further information visit the website: www.halifaxhuddersfieldivc.org.uk or email:halifaxhuddersfieldivc@btinternet.com Admission/Enquiries: Halifax and Huddersfield Inter Varsity Club ❑ Every WED 8.00PM 11.30PM St Mary's Social Club and Parochial Hall, Melton Street, Crossbank, Batley, WF17 8PT. BATLEY ROCK ''N'' ROLL - Exciting record hop with DJ Jacko. Admission/Enquiries: £2.50 Denis Walsh 01924 503758 ❑ EVERY TUES & THURS 2.00PM - 4.00PM Cleckheaton Town Hall, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RH. TEA DANCES - The ever popular and social Tea Dance. Admission/Enquiries: £1.50 including tea and biscuits. Cleckheaton Town Hall 01924 324501 ❑ WEEKLY THURSDAYS 2.00PM -4.00PM St Mary's Social Club and Parochial Hall, Melton Street, Crossbank, Batley, WF17 8PT. AFTERNOON TEA DANCE - Weekly afternoon Tea Dance - great music, great venue and great company Admission/Enquiries: £2 including refreshments Denis Walsh 01924 503758

❑ THUR 9 DEC 6.30PM - 8.30PM The Watershed, 22 Bridge Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5JN. COLNE VALLEY CONNECTIONS - Loca (part of Kirklees Council's Communities & Leisure Service) is running a Business Support programme for creative businesses in the Colne Valley, which includes workshops, networking events and one-to-one advice sessions. Contact Loca for an informal discussion about your work and business ambitions and we'll introduce you to the kinds of support that may be appropriate to your particular needs and look at how we can help develop your enterprise. Admission/Enquiries: Loca 01924 488844

❑ EVERY THUR 7:00PM - 8:00PM Rastrick High School, Field Top Lane, Rastrick, Brighouse, HD6 3XB. LET'S DANCE - Let's Dance aims to make Ballroom and Latin dancing accessible, affordable, fun and easy to learn. We utilize carefully chosen community facilities and promote a non-intimidating, relaxed environment in all classes. Our unique, structured, easy to follow programme means that we can cater for all levels and abilities. Ever thought about learning to dance? Now there are no excuses! Admission/Enquiries: Gareth Hemingway 07773 673811

❑ TUE 14 DEC 10.00AM - 10.30PM Oakes Baptist Church, Baker Street, Oakes, Huddersfield, HD3 3ER. AN ENTERTAINMENT - A talk

by Mr John Walls. Organised by Huddersfield Pennine Probus Club.

Visitors and new members welcome. Admission/Enquiries: Free event.

D Laycock 01484 651030

❑ WEEKLY THUR 7.30PM – 11.00PM £2 INCLUDING REFRESHMENTS St Mary's Social Club and Parochial Hall, Melton Street, Crossbank, Batley, WF17 8PT. SOCIAL DANCING - Weekly evening social dancing - great music, great venue and great company.

Admission/Enquiries: £2 including refreshments Denis Walsh 01924 503758

❑ TUES 14 DEC, 7.30PM. Huddersfield Town Hall Old Court Room, Huddersfield Town Hall, Peel Street entrance, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. THE EYES HAVE IT - An Illustrated Talk by Paul Rogers: The Eyes Have It. This is the John Reynolds' Memorial Lecture (sponsored By A. King). Admission/Enquiries: Free Admission Mike Denton 01484 646990 ❑ WED 15 DEC, 7.30PM Huddersfield Methodist Mission, 3-13 Lord Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1QA. FILM SHOW AND TALK. ARTIC AND HEBRIDEAN ODYSSEY - Film showand talk by Gordon Yates about wildlife in the Hebridees and the Artic. Organised by the RSPB Huddersfield and Halifax Members' Group PAY ON THE DOOR MEMBERS £2 NON MEMBERS £3 Admission/Enquiries: Robert Haigh 01484 306863 07917676759

❑ TO THUR 16 DEC RAFA Club., Darley Street,, Heckmondwike., WF16 9LP. LINE DANCING. - Line Dancing. Every Thursday 8.PM to 10.30PM Admission/Enquiries: S Ellis 0781 082 1590 ❑ EVERY FORTNIGHT ON A FRI 7.45PM - 9.45PM Gledholt Methodist Church, Edgerton Grove Road, Gledholt, Huddersfield, HD1 5QU. FOLK DANCING WITH WHITE ROSE FOLK DANCE GROUP Fun evenings of folk dancing led by an instructor. An ideal way to relax, have a laugh and meet people. Admission £2.00 Admission/Enquiries: Wendy Hockney 01484 316208

❑ MONS FROM 12 JUL 2.00PM - 3.30PM Galpharm Stadium, Stadium Way, off Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6PG. SHALL WE ESSENTIALLY DANCE? - WEEKLY SESSIONS - Do you enjoy ❑ SAT 18 DEC, 2.00PM Red House Museum, Oxford Road, Gomersal, dancing, want to learn and practice different dance styles and steps?.

W H AT ’ S O N Then come and join in these sessions inspired by 'Strictly Come Dancing' stars Lilia Kopylova and Darren Bennett.

Admission/Enquiries: For further information contact Kelly Brown 01484 234092 ❑ EVERY MONDAY 4.00PM TILL 6.00PM (EXCEPT BANK HOLIDAYS) Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. YPS YOUTH 4EM CLECKHEATON LIBRARY - Do you want to get involved and have a say about what happens for you in your local area. Come along to one of our meetings and find out what its all about, meet people and have fun all at the same time.

Admission/Enquiries: Young People's Service Batley and Spen Office 01924 326235 ❑ TUE 26,WED 27, THUR 28 OCT 10AM – 12 NOON Slaithwaite Community Centre, Bankgate, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5DH. PUMPKIN CARVING WORKSHOPS AND PUMPKIN PARADE October Half Term (25th-30th October), Slaithwaite Community Centre will play host to pumpkin Carving workshops on the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Pumpkin Parade and disco on Friday 29 October. Admission/Enquiries: Parade and Disco Clare Norman ❑ EVERY TUE 1.00PM - 4.00PM Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, HD7 6BW. TEA DANCE - Enjoy light refreshments while dancing sequence, ballroom and modern dance.

Admission/Enquiries: Janet Maude 01484 844587 ❑ EVERY TUESDAY THROUGHOUT YEAR St Mary's Social Club and Parochial Hall, Melton Street, Crossbank, Batley, WF17 8PT. AFTERNOON TEA DANCE - Weekly afternoon Tea Dance - great music, great venue and great company. Admission/Enquiries: £2 including refreshments Denis Walsh 01924 503758 ❑ TUES 26 OCT, 6.00PM-7.00PM. Kirkburton Library, Turnshaws Road, Kirkburton, HD8 0RT. HALLOWEEN BEDTIME STORYTIME Enjoy bedtime stories for Halloween and a light snack of milk and cookies. Halloween costumes welcome. Free event, no need to book.

Admission/Enquiries: Free event. Kirkburton Library 01484 222710 ❑ WEEKLY TUESDAYS 7.00PM - 10.30PM St Mary's Social Club and Parochial Hall, Melton Street, Crossbank, Batley, WF17 8PT. LINE DANCING - Weekly Line Dancing with Startin' Line Dance Club - Great fun Admission/Enquiries: Denis Walsh 01924 503758 ❑ EVERY 4TH WED 1.00PM – 3.00PM @ BJ CENTRE & EVERY 1ST THUR @ BATLEY CENTRE 10.30AM - 12 NOON. Brian Jackson House, New North Parade, Huddersfield, HD1 5JP. STROKE SUPPORT GROUP - Have you or your family member had a stroke or mini-stroke (TIA)? Are you caring for someone who has survived a stroke? A self supporting group open to all. Admission/Enquiries: Free activity, booking essential. The Stroke Association 0303 303 3100 ❑ ANY THURSDAY IN 2010 CHECK FOR SAT. AVAILABILITY Alder House Hotel, Towngate Road, Healey Lane, Batley, WF17 7HR. CHARITY EVENT OFFER - We wish to help all charities in the District of Kirklees and have come up with a very special offer here at Alder House Hotel. Available for any Thurs in 2010. Saturdays may be available, check with the hotel. Admission/Enquiries: Raffael 01924444777 ❑ VARIOUS TIMES AND VENUES ACROSS KIRKLEES. Denby Dale Methodist Church Hall, Cumberworth Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8QS. SHALL WE ESSENTIALLY DANCE? Come and join in a fun, informal session learning steps to different dance styles. Inspired by 'Strictly Come Dancing' stars, Lilia Kopylova and Darren Bennett. No experience needed. Refreshments served.

Adults only. Admission/Enquiries: Free activity. Places are limited, to book a place please contact Kelly Brown 01484 234092 ❑ EVERY TUESDAY 10.00 UNTIL 10.45, TERM TIME ONLY. Heckmondwike Library, Walkley Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0LY. STORY & RHYME TIME - Story & Rhyme Time for the under fives.

Admission/Enquiries: Customer service manager 01924 325637 ❑ TUES 5 OCT AT 10.30AM ON THE FIRST TUESDAY EACH MONTH Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. COFFEE MORNING - Each monthly Coffee Morning has a theme. ❑ VARIOUS TIMES AND VENUES ACROSS KIRKLEES. Deighton Working Mens Club, 87 Deighton Road, Huddersfield, HD2 1JU. SHALL WE ESSENTIALLY DANCE? - Come and join in a fun, informal session learning steps to different dance styles. Inspired by 'Strictly Come Dancing' stars, Lilia Kopylova and Darren Bennett. No experience needed. Refreshments served. Adults only.

Admission/Enquiries: Free activity. Places are limited to book a place please c ontact Jane Burlingham 01484 300094 ❑ FRI 5 NOV 8.00PM The Hub, 5a Riley Lane, Kirkburton, HD8 0RZ. THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK - Come swing along to the Great American songbook featuring John Hallam with the Tom Kincaid Trio and guest singer Loretta Scott Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £10 available from Philip Ramsden on 07947 581730 Philip Ramsden 07947 581730 ❑ 1ST SAT IN EACH MONTH. 2.00PM - 3.30PM Dewsbury Library, Dewsbury Retail Park, Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EQ. ENJOY READING! - Read any good books lately? Come to Dewsbury Library and talk about them. A new informal reading group for anyone aged 8 to 12 on every first saturday in the month. Admission/Enquiries: Free sessions, no booking required. Dewsbury Library 01924 325080 ❑ SAT 13 NOV 10.00AM – 2.00PM Golcar Providence Methodist Church, Knowl Road, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4AN. BOOK SALE Second hand book sale with proceeds going to Golcar Lily Day. Most books 50p or less Admission/Enquiries: Elaine Lonsdale ❑ SAT 13 NOV, 10AM -1PM. Kirkburton Pre-School, The Sports Hall, Hallas Road, Huddersfield, HD8 0QQ. CHRISTMAS FAYRE - Live festive Brass Band music by Scissett Youth Band, visit Santa in his Grotto and browse the stalls for special gifts. Enjoy hot drinks and homemade cakes from our stall and take part in the festive fun and games. No Entry Fee. Everyone Welcome. Admission/Enquiries: Free entry Kirkburton Pre-School 01484 606976 ❑ SAT 13 NOV 7.30PM Dewsbury Arts Group Studio Theatre, Lower Peel Street, Bradford Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2EW. D.A.G MEMBERS SOCIAL EVENING - Dewsbury Arts Group social night presenting a Beetle Drive, & Horse Race Night. Admission/Enquiries: M Evans 01924 465647 ❑ SAT 13 NOV 8.00PM. Holmbridge Village Hall, Woodhead Road, Holmbridge, HD9 2NQ. CEILIDH - Ceilidh band 'Fiddlers Wreck' will be playing in aid of the Forget Me Not Trust. Tickets can be purchased from The Fleece Pub, Holme Village or from the Fairtrade Shop in Holmfirth. Fully licensed bar and a traditional supper.

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £20 Adult; £35 Two adults, £15 Concessions. Includes Traditional Supper. Rebecca Gilbert 07939456941 ❑ VARIOUS TIMES AND VENUES ACROSS KIRKLEES. St Bernadette's Church, Copthorne Gardens, Bradley, Huddersfield, HD2

1RH. SHALL WE ESSENTIALLY DANCE? - Come and join in a fun, informal session learning steps to different dance styles. Inspired by 'Strictly Come Dancing' stars, Lilia Kopylova and Darren Bennett. No experience needed. Refreshments served. Adults only.

Admission/Enquiries: Free activity. To book places please contact Jane Burlingham 01484 300094 ❑ SAT 20 NOV 7.30PM – 11.45PM Dewsbury St Paulinus Church Hall, Cemetery Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2SE. TURK'S HEAD ROCK CLUB NIGHT - A tribute and reunion for one of the most influential rock night clubs in West Yorkshire featuring all the classic rock music from the 1970s/80s Admission/Enquiries: £3.00 Ken Senior 01924452680 07747681377 ❑ FRI 3 DEC 6.00PM Honley Village Hall, Moorbottom, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6DE. HONLEY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON Join in the fun as Christmas lights are switched on across Kirklees with entertainment ranging from carols to local groups, celebrities switching on the lights, Father Christmas and parades. ❑ SAT 4 DEC 6.30PM Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. LIGHT UP A LIFE - Service to remember loved ones, where we switch on our tree of lights. Admission/Enquiries: Marie Peacock 01484 557911 ❑ SAT 4 DEC 7.30PM-11.30PM Slaithwaite Community Centre, Bankgate, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5DH. MEDIEVAL BANQUET - Medieval Banquet at Slaithwaite Community Centre.

Admission/Enquiries: Clare Norman ❑ SAT 4 DEC Denby Dale Pie Hall, 297 Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8RX. FOLK DANCE - Public folk dance organised

by Holmfirth Folk Dance Club to promotes and preserve traditional dances. Admission/Enquiries: Barry Evans 01977 792205 ❑ WED 8 DEC 12NOON - 2.00PM Batley Town Hall, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. SHALL WE ESSENTIALLY DANCE - CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION - Come and dance the Cha Cha, waltz, quickstep and jive for the day. Admission/Enquiries: A small charge applies. To book your place or for more information contact Kelly on 01484 2234092 ❑ THUR 9 & 16 DEC, FRI 10 & 17 Dec, Northorpe Hall, Northorpe Lane, Mirfield, WF14 0QL. CHRISTMAS DINNER - Book your works Christmas meal or special family get together and enjoy some delicious home cooked food in our beautifully renovated 500 year old barn, and help us raise funds for vulnerable children. Admission/Enquiries: Northorpe Hall Trust 01924 492183 ❑ SAT 11 DEC 12NOON Dewsbury United Reformed and Methodist Church, Longcauseway, Dewsbury, WF13 1NH. LIGHT UP A LIFE, DEWSBURY - A service to remember loved ones. Refreshments available afterwards. Admission/Enquiries: Marie Peacock 01484 557911

LEISURE AND SPORT ❑ OCTOBER 2010 - JUNE 2011 Galpharm Stadium, Stadium Way, off Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6PG. KIRKLEES YOUTH GAMES SPORTS FINALS AND MAIN EVENTS - The 'Kirklees Youth Games' is an ongoing programme of sport and sport-related activities, designed to provide opportunities and inspiration for children to participate in and progress in sport - from first steps to the pinnacles of achievement.

Admission/Enquiries: Martin Gonzalez 01484 234059 ❑ EVERY WED 10.30AM Beaumont Park Main Gate, Beaumont Park, Huddersfield, HD4 7AY. BEAUMONT PARK WEDNESDAY WALKERS - Wednesday Walkers - maximum 5 mile walk starting by the main gate.

Admission/Enquiries: Friends of Beaumont Park 01484 645217 ❑ WEDNESDAYS:3.30PM-4.30PM Shelley College, Huddersfield Road, Shelley, HD8 8NL. CHEERLEADING@SHELLEY COLLEGE Years 9-13 ALL SESSIONS WILL RUN TERM TIME ONLY A full and fun 60 minutes providing the opportunity to learn cheerleading skills and develop new performances in a fun and safe environment! Coach: Zoe Prince Admission/Enquiries: Andy Morris 01484 222940 ❑ WEDNESDAYS: 3.45-4.45PM. Kirkburton Middle School, Turnshaws Avenue, Kirkburton, HD8 0TJ. BASKETBALL@ KIRKBURTON MS Coach: Lee Ellam ALL SESSIONS ARE TERM TIME ONLY Years 6,7,8 all welcome. Admission/Enquiries: Jenn Hughes 01484 222737 The Zone, Off St Andrews Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6PT. ❑ CHEERLEADING - Cheerleading classes, Learn Stunts, Dances, Cheers, Chants, Jumps and Gymnastics. A variety of days and times to suit all ages. Admission/Enquiries: The Zone 01484 484134 ❑ EVERY WED 4.30 - 5.30PM Huddersfield Sports Centre, Kirklees Active Leisure, Southgate, Huddersfield, HD1 1TW. HUDDERSFIELD FUSION - Physical activity sessions run by the Start team. Fusion is a way for you to have fun; make new friends; try lots of new activities and sports; feel good about yourself and help control your weight. Age 7-13yrs. Admission/Enquiries: Start Team 01484 234096 ❑ EVERY WED 5.00PM - 6.00PM Spenborough Pool and Sports Complex, Bradford Road, Liversedge, WF15 6LW SPENBOROUGH FUSION - Physical activity sessions run by the Start team for children who want to get more active. Fusion is a way for you to have fun; make new friends; try lots of new activities and sports; feel good about yourself and help conrtol your weight. Sessions for 7-13 yrs.

Admission/Enquiries: Start Team 01484 234096 ❑ EVERY WED 5.30PM - 6.30PM Huddersfield Sports Centre, Kirklees Active Leisure, Southgate, Huddersfield, HD1 1TW. NO STRINGS BADMINTON - Part of Badminton England's programme for people who want to just turn up and play on a week by week basis, with no commitment to a set period of sessions. All abilities welcome, rackets and shuttles will be available. Attended by a qualified coach offering guidance. First session is free. Admission/Enquiries: £3.55 per session.

First session is free. Huddersfield Sports Centre 01484 223630 ❑ EVERY WED & FRI 6.30PM - 8.30PM (CHILD 6PM-7PM) Netherton Moor Community Centre, Rowan Avenue, Netherton, Huddersfield, HD4 7WH. MUAY THAI BOXING - Self Defense, Fitness, Competitive Sport. Traditional Muay Thai training methods on a fully matted floor area. Weekly sessions adult & child. Admission/Enquiries: Friday sessions are for Intermediaries to advanced. Jayson Brooks 07900510100 ❑ THURS 3.45-5.30PM Kirkburton Middle School, Turnshaws Avenue, Kirkburton, HD8 0TJ. ARCHERY@KIRKBURTON MIDDLE - Coach: Yvonne Lewis Years 6,7,8 welcome. Admission/Enquiries: Jenn Hughes 01484222737, SESSIONS RUN TERM TIME ONLY ❑ THUR: 4.00PM-5.00PM. Shelley College, Huddersfield Road, Shelley, HD8 8NL. NETBALL@SHELLEY COLLEGE - Years 11-13 For the beginners through to the advanced - we cover all the skills required to be able to play, improve and progress in netball. A full and fun 60 minutes providing the opportunity to learn all the skills needed and in a fun and safe environment! Equipment provided Coach: Emma Hislop.

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RUN TERM TIME ONLY ❑ EVERY THURS, 6.30-7.30PM & 7.30-8.30PM Slaithwaite Civic Hall, New Street, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AB. ZUMBA! - The latin inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning dance workout designed for everyone!

Great for the mind, body and soul! Come and join the party. Entry £4.00 Admission/Enquiries: Anne Little 07899751049 ❑ FRIDAYS: 3.10-4.10PM SESSIONS RUN TERM TIME ONLY Netherhall Learning Campus High School, Nether Hall Avenue, Rawthorpe, Huddersfield, HD5 9PG. CHEERLEADING@NETHERHALL LC YR 7 Coach@ Danni from Panache Cheerleading. Year 7 welcome Admission/Enquiries: In Sports Hall Ifan Williams 01484 221892 ❑ EVERY SAT 11AM-2PM Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. WARHAMMER CLUB - Warhammer Games Club organised by Young Peoples Service for young people aged 13-19 years. Please come along with you want to play Warhammer or are just interested in finding out more Information. Admission/Enquiries: Free activity Cleckheaton Library 01274 335170 ❑ EVERY TUES 4.30PM - 5.15PM; EVERY SAT 12.45PM - 1.30PM Dewsbury Sports Centre, Longcauseway, Dewsbury, WF12 8EN. DEWSBURY FUSION - 5-8 & 8-13 YEARS - These physical activity sessions are run by the Start team for children who want to get more active. Fusion is a way for you to have fun; make new friends; try lots of new activities and sports; feel good about yourself and help control your weight.

The sessions include activities such as team sports, parachute games, races, SHOKK kombat, dance mats and many more fun activities! Admission/Enquiries: £1.60 Start Team 01484 234096 ❑ VARIOUS DAILY CLASSES BODYPUMP - COLNE VALLEY. - The original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. All the exercises are led by a qualified instructor and performed to great music to keep you motivated. Admission/Enquiries: Classes must be booked in advance. Classes are included in the MORE Membership scheme or you can pay for each class at £3.30 for daytime, £4.55 evening Colne Valley Leisure Centre 01484 222522

W H AT ’ S O N Jones 01484 234093 Boothroyd Junior and Infant School, Temple Road, Dewsbury, WF13 3QD. Almondbury Sports Centre, Fernside Avenue, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8PQ

which includes pie and pea supper. There is also a bar available. Eric Brown 01924 326240

❑ Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. WHITE ROSE CREATIVE WRITING COURSE AT HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL - White Rose Creative Writing (WRCW) is an independent scheme in the West Riding set up by critically acclaimed professional author R L Royle.

WRCW provides a creative, inspirational, educational and fun environment to hone your skills as a writer, whether it be as a hobby or a career choice. NOTE: All 2010 courses are now fully booked. 2011 'First Quarter' course starts Tues January 25th and runs for six weeks, 7:00pm - 9:00pm (places available).

Admission/Enquiries: Week one of a six week course.

Course cost £80 per person. Places limited to 10.

Booking essential. Rebecca L Royle 01484 723227

❑ TUE 9 NOV 7.30PM Phipps Concert Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. CATATUMBO - Catatumbo is an improvising trio, consisting of Ingrid Laubrock (tenor saxophone), Olie ❑ SAT 27 NOV 9.30AM – 12 NOON Marsden United Brice (double bass) and Javier Carmona (drums). Their Church, Peel Street, Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6BR. music merges free improvisation with experimental MEDIA SALE, FAMILY FUN AND COFFEE MORNING - rock, contemporary jazz, and punk.

Media sale including books, games, CD's and DVD's.

Admission/Enquiries: £7.50, £5.00 concession, £3.00 Family games, coffee, homemade cakes and biscuits.

Students, music students free. James Greenwood come along to support the scouts, pick up a bargain and 01484 472839 07896679451 enjoy good coffee, excellent cakes and a fun morning. ❑ WED 10 NOV, 12.30PM Dewsbury United Reformed Admission/Enquiries: Free entry Jane Hodgson and Methodist Church, Longcauseway, Dewsbury, ❑ SAT 27 NOV 10.00AM - 3.00PM Cleckheaton Central WF13 1NH. TOM OSBORNE AND DR GORDON Methodist Church, Mortimer Street, Cleckheaton, BD19 STEWART - LUNCHTIME CHAMBER CONCERT 5AR. CHRISTMAS FAIR - In aid of Kirkwood Hospice.

Tom Osborne (Trumpet) with Dr Gordon Stewart Christmas stalls, tombola, pie & peas, raffle. (organ). Tom Osborne was recently appointed assistant Admission/Enquiries: 50p entry Principal Trumpet in the Halle Orchestra. Taking advantage of the temporary move to the United ❑ SAT 27 NOV 3.00PM Denby Dale Zion Wesleyan Reformed Church, Tom is joined by Borough Organist, Reform Chapel, Barnsley Road, Denby Dale, Dr. Gordon Stewart in a programme ranging from the Huddersfield, HD8 8TS. CHRSTMAS FAIR - Christmas Baroque to virtuoso music of the 19th Century.

Theme stalls and a Santa's Grotto. Refreshments Admission/Enquiries: To book online visit available. Admission/Enquiries: Free entry www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls or call the ticket hotline ❑ DECEMBER 2010, WITH EXACT DATES AND on 01484 223200 Roz Garthwaite 01484 222087 TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED. Piazza Shopping Centre, ❑ WED 10 NOV 1.15PM St Paul's Hall, University of 23 Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2RS. Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. HUDDERSFIELD ON ICE - Kirklees Council's open-air real ice-rink, open for the fifth year in 2010-2011! School ORGAN RECITAL - Programme to be announced - see website for details Admission/Enquiries: £3.00, £2.00 booking programme now open. Admission/Enquiries: concession, Students free. James Greenwood 01484 December 2010, with exact dates, times and details to 472839 07896679451 be confirmed. Markets Head Office 01484 223730

❑ FRI 29 OCT.6.00PM Cleckheaton Boxing Academy and Community Centre, Marsh Works, Dewsbury Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 5BT. MLS BOXING - A session for all abilities and ages 13 - 17 years, all equipment will be provided and this is a FUN session.

Admission/Enquiries: Neil Jones 01484 234093 ❑ FRI 29 OCT. 8.00PM St John Fisher Catholic High School, Oxford Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4LL. GIRLS MLS - A girls only session including Dance, Football, Body Combat and games for girls aged 14 - 19 years.

Admission/Enquiries: Neil Jones 01484 234093 07528 252308 ❑ FRI 29 OCT 8.00PM. St John Fisher Catholic High School, Oxford Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4LL. MIDNIGHT SOCCER' TOURNAMENT - A regular Friday evening six-a-side football tournament held on the all-weather pitch (3g astro turf) at St.John Fishers Catholic High School in Dewsbury, Admission/Enquiries: Neil Jones 01484 234093 07528 252308

❑ SAT 20 NOV 2.00PM - 4.00PM Birkby St Cuthbert's Church, Grimscar Avenue, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2TT. CHRISTMAS FAYRE - Visit Father Christmas, browse a range of stalls including cake, books, jewellery, and games. Afternoon tea available.

❑ SAT 4 DEC 10.00AM - 12 NOON Batley Town Hall, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING - Everyone welcome to join a festive coffee morning serving mince pies, tea & coffee.

Browse a christmas goods stall, cake stall and listen to bell ringers playing. Also a raffle in aid of Kirkwood Hospice. Admission/Enquiries: Entry £1.00 pay at the door. B M Hodgkinson 01924 474950

❑ MONDAYS: 3.10-4.10PM Netherhall Learning Campus High School, Nether Hall Avenue, Rawthorpe, Huddersfield, HD5 9PG. CHEERLEADING@NETHERHALL LC - Year 8 Coach: Danni from Panache Cheerleading .SESSIONS RUN ❑ SUN 5 DEC REGISTER FROM 10AM Leeds Road TERM TIME ONLY Admission/Enquiries: Sports Hall Ifan Sports Complex, Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD2 1YY. Williams 01484 221892 SANTA RUN - Santa Run at Leeds Road Sports ❑ TUES/WED 16/17 FEB 1.00PM - 3.30PM Westmoor Complex. Admission/Enquiries: Marie Peacock 01484 ❑ MONDAYS: 3.10-4.10PM Netherhall Learning Community Sports Hall, Church Lane, Dewsbury Moor, 557911 Campus High School, Nether Hall Avenue, Rawthorpe, WF13 4EW. MULTI SPORTS AT WESTMOOR - This Huddersfield, HD5 9PG. DANCE MATS@ ❑ WED 8 DEC 7.30PM. Huddersfield Town Hall, session includes a variety of sports including Football, NETHERHALL LC - Dance Mats for yrs 10/11 Coach : Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. RHOD Rugby, Cricket and many more for both boys and girls GILBERT SHOW - A multi award-winning comedian with aged 7-13 years. Admission/Enquiries: Neil Jones 01484 Jayne Lawrence Admission/Enquiries: In the Hall Ifan Williams 01484 221892 SESSIONS RUN TERM TIME a reputation as a first class live act.

234093 ONLY Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £20 Tel: 01484 223200 ❑ EVERY MON . Almondbury Sports Centre, Fernside Richard Batterby 01484 221900 ❑ MONDAYS: 3.45-4.45 PM Kirkburton Middle School, Avenue, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8PQ. Turnshaws Avenue, Kirkburton, HD8 0TJ. TABLE CRICKET AFTERNOON - An afternoon of Cricket, with cricket skills and drills, fun games and match practice for TENNIS@KIRKBURTON MIDDLE - Coach Roger Morley For years 6,7,8 SESSIONS RUN TERM TIME MUSIC 8-13 yrs. Admission/Enquiries: Free Paul Cummins ONLY. Admission/Enquiries: Jenn Hughes 01484 222737 01484 234093 ❑ 25 OCT VARIOUS TIMES St Paul's Hall, University of ❑ TUESDAYS: 3.10-4.10PM Netherhall Learning ❑ EVERY MONDAY 4.15PM - 5.15PM Colne Valley Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. Campus High School, Nether Hall Avenue, Rawthorpe, Leisure Centre, New Street, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AB. HUDDERSFIELD MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERTS - The Huddersfield, HD5 9PG. DANCE MATS@ COLNE VALLEY FUSION - These physical activity Society, founded in 1918, promotes classical music sessions are run by the Start team for children who want NETHERHALL LC - Year 8/9 SESSIONS RUN TERM Concerts. These are chamber music recitals of high TIME ONLY. Coach: Jayne Lawrence to get more active. Fusion is a way for you to have fun; quality, engaging mostly artists of international standing.

Admission/Enquiries: In the Hall Ifan Williams make new friends; try lots of new activities and sports; Their season of seven concerts takes place between 01484221892 feel good about yourself and help control your weight.

October and April. Admission/Enquiries: Single ticket Sessions for 5-8 & 8-13 yrs. £1.60 per session. The ❑ TUESDAYS: 3.45-4.45PM. Kirkburton Middle School, £16 Students £3 - Season tickets available. David sessions include activities such as sports, parachute Allsopp 01484 688105 Turnshaws Avenue, Kirkburton, HD8 0TJ. games, races, SHOKK kombat, dance mats and many TAEKWONDO@KIRKBURTON MS - Coach: Alex ❑ FORTNIGHTLY ON A TUE 8.30PM Batley Carr more fun activities! Admission/Enquiries: Start Team Nzang ALL SESSIONS RUN TERM TIME ONLY Years Working Mens Club & Institute, David Lane, Mill Road, 01484 234096 6,7,8 all welcome. Sessions run term time only.

Dewsbury, WF13 2HN. BATLEY CARR SOCIAL CLUB Admission/Enquiries: Jenn Hughes 01484 222737 ❑ EVERY MON 6.30PM - 7.30PM Batley Sports and - Winners of the National Music Club of the Year (2006).

Tennis Centre, Windmill Lane, Howden Clough, Batley, ❑ EVERY 1ST & 3RD SAT OF THE MONTH, 10.00AM - A night of live music, entertainment and dancing, the WF17 0QD. NO STRINGS BADMINTON - Part of 11.00AM. Ashenhurst Rec, Newsome Road, Newsome, sounds of the 40's/50's - the swing era of Sinatra/Tony Badminton England's programme for people who want to Huddersfield, HD4 6NA. SATURDAY MORNING Bennett, with Eddie Martell and the Reg Hargreaves just turn up and play on a week by week basis, with no Quartet. An intimate nightclub atmosphere. Bar snacks PLAYTIME - Free play for accompanied children in the commitment to a set period of sessions. All abilities fields and woods organised by Newsome Out To Play, a available. Admission/Enquiries: £2.50 on the door Batley welcome, rackets and shuttles will be available.

Carr Working Mens Club & Institute 01924 461242 group of local people working together to support Attended by a qualified coach offering guidance. First Children's outdoor play. Admission/Enquiries: Alison ❑ WED 27 & THUR 28 OCT 12.15PM St Paul's Hall, session is free. Admission/Enquiries: £3.55 per session, Richards 01484 512779 University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, (first session free). Batley Sports and Tennis Centre HD1 2RD. UNIVERSITY OPEN DAY CONCERTS - A ❑ SAT 6 NOV 10.00AM - 4.00PM Batley Town Hall, 01924 326181 range of performances and compositions from Music Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. ANNUAL CRAFT ❑ EVERY MON 7.00PM Thornhill Social Club, Edge Top FAIR - In aid of Kirkwood Hospice a craft fair with many and Music Technology students. Admission/Enquiries: Road, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0BQ. YOGA CLASS - craft stalls, cakes and preserves. Cafe is open all day for Admission free James Greenwood 01484 472839 For relaxation and wellbeing. Admission/Enquiries: For 07896679451 refreshments. Organised by Batley & Birstall Support further details contact - Dawn, 01924 848008 Group. Admission/Enquiries: 50p pay at the door. B M ❑ THUR 28 OCT 8.00PM Phipps Concert Hall, Hodgkinson 01924 474950 ❑ TUE, WED, THUR 26,27, 28 OCT 8.45AM - 4.15PM University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, Spen Valley Sports College, Roberttown Lane, HD1 3DH. PHILIP THOMAS - PIANO LATE FELDMAN ❑ WED 10 NOV, 8 DEC 10.00AM - 12 NOON Liversedge, Cleckheaton, WF15 7LX. AYP S START (2) - The second of three concerts this year featuring the Huddersfield Library, Princess Alexandra Walk, HOLIDAY SCHEME - A fun 3 day holiday scheme for late, extended piano works of Morton Feldman. This Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. FAMILY HISTORY ADVICE children and young people above their ideal weight aged SESSIONS - Drop in sessions for anyone interested in concert features the last work, Palais de mari alongside 8-14 years living in Kirklees. Admission/Enquiries: Abi Piano '77 and Piano Piece 1964 Admission/Enquiries: family history. Admission/Enquiries: Meet in the Mackenzie 01484 234096 £7.50, £5.99 concession, £3.00 students, Music Committee Room Pam Riding. 01484 221949 students free. James Greenwood 01484 ❑ TUES 9.45-11.15AM START DATE TO BE ❑ SAT 13 NOV 7.00PM Split venue: Round 1 – CONFIRMED Netherton Moor Community Centre, Galpharm Stadium, Huddersfield. Round 2 – Grosvenor 472839 07896679451 Rowan Avenue, Netherton, Huddersfield, HD4 7WH. Casino, Huddersfield. A Night of Champions. A ❑ SUN 31 OCT 7.00PM St Paul's Hall, University of HATHA YOGA - NEW weekly classes suitable for all celebration of an Irish Boxing Legend. Former Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. including beginners. Admission/Enquiries: Netherton middleweight & superweight WBO world champion – An HYMNS OF PRAISE - HEPWORTH BAND WITH Moor Community Centre 01484 665362 07918151354 audience with THE CELTIC WARRIOR. Held in two COLNE VALLEY MVC - Hymns of Praise' the final rounds and venues. Round 1 – An audience with Steve ❑ EVERY MON Newsome High School and Sports concert of Hepworth bands 2010 series features the Collins.

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Margarito – live!.

The College, Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, HD4 band with guests Colne Valley Male Voice Choir for a worlds greatest boxer fighting live from Dallas, Texas.

6JN. CRICKET AFTERNOON - An afternoon of Cricket, programme of sacred music, favourite hymns and music Fantastic night of entertainment with many extras. with cricket skills and drills, fun games and match from the world of the Salvation Army.

Transport can be provided.

For details of the practice for 8-13 yrs. Admission/Enquiries: Free Paul Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £8.00 on sale from August programme, prices and bookings contact: Cummins 01484 234093 1st. Stephen Hopwood 01484 667213 07828 120929 info@seeitnowsports.com 07531286977. Cheques ❑ EVERY TUE 1.30PM-2.30PM Ravensthorpe ❑ THUR 4 NOV 3.30PM Phipps Concert Hall, University payable to:seeitnowsports.com. Proceeds from auction Community Centre, 24 Garden Street, Ravensthorpe, of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. and raffle to Rawthorpe Amateur Boxing Club.

Dewsbury, WF13 3AR. ACTIVE SESSIONS FOR MIKE HEATON AND MICKEY DALE MASTERCLASS ❑ FRI 19 NOVEMBER, 7.00PM - 11.30PM Oakwell Hall Mike and Mickey of the band Embrace will give a ADULTS - if you want to try or already enjoy exercise Visitor Centre Barn, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. then come along to the centre. Weekly sessions of masterclass on bass guitar and drums. Embrace were MAYOR'S CHARITY RACE NIGHT - Enjoy the different activities such as circuit training and Tai Chi. formed in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, and have had excitement of a day at the races in the Visitor Centre Sessions open to all. Admission/Enquiries: Session cost three UK no.1 albums. Admission/Enquiries: Admission Barn at this special event to raise much needed funds for £1.85. Physical Activity Development Team 01484 Free James Greenwood 01484 472839 07896679451 the Mayor's Charity, Combat Stress. Seven races will be 234096 ❑ MON 8 NOV 7.30PM St Paul's Hall, University of run over the evening and you will have the chance to ❑ MULTI SPORTS - A multi sports session including own a horse and even sponsor a race! Please telephone Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. Football, Athletics, Cricket and Dodgeball for both boys DANTE QUARTET - Haydn - Quartet No. 42 in C major, us for further details. First race is at 7.30pm Admission/Enquiries: Booking essential. £7.50 per ticket op. 54, no. 2; Barber - String Quartet No. 1, Op. 11; and girls ages 7-13 years. Admission/Enquiries: Neil

Franck - String Quartet in D major.

Admission/Enquiries: Ticketing Information: www.huddersfield-music-society.org.uk James Greenwood 01484 472839 07896679451

❑ THUR 11 NOV 3.30PM Phipps Concert Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. SNAKE DAVIS - Widely known for his work with M-People, Take That, Paul McCartney, Amy Winehouse and others, Snake will be performing on saxophone and also working with students and answering questions. Admission/Enquiries: Admission Free James Greenwood 01484 472839 07896679451 ❑ FRIDAY 12 NOV 7.00PM DOORS OPEN 6.30 Holmfirth Picturedrome, Market Walk, Holmfirth, HD9 7DA. BRASS FACTOR - Some of the best Brass Bands in the Holme Valley compete in an X Factor style competition playing 20 minutes of entertainment music each. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £7.50 from Andrew's Greengrocers or Tel: 07917 197952 Alexandee Bray 07917 197952 ❑ SAT 13 NOV . St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. SINGING DAY - African song, Spirituals and Gospel with Brenda Rattray Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £15 Discounts for members and school groups ❑ SECOND SAT IN EVERY MONT (EXCEPT SEPT).

2.30PM Penistone Paramount, Shrewsbury Road, Penistone, S36 6DY. ORGAN CONCERT - Organ concert on the Mighty Compton Cinema Organ.

Admission/Enquiries: Concert features Nigel Ogden.

Penistone Paramount 01226 767532 / 762004 ❑ THUR 14 NOV 1.15PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. SALLY DOHERTY CONCERT AND MASTERCLASS Singer songwriter Sally Doherty mixes latin, folk and jazz, having written for the BBC, and performed with Richard Hawley, Italian band Planet Funk and Scanner.

After performing herself, she will give a masterclass on popular music singing. Admission/Enquiries: £3.00, Concession £2.00, Students free James Greenwood 01484 472839 07896679451 ❑ RUNS FROM FRI 19 – SUN 28 NOV . Huddersfield University, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. HCMF - HUDDERSFIELD CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL - The UK's largest festival of new and experimental music brings an international mix of composers, performers and partners to Huddersfield.

Admission/Enquiries: Box Office: 01484 430528 The Festival Office 01484 472839 ❑ SAT 20 NOV 7.30PM Gledholt Methodist Church, Edgerton Grove Road, Gledholt, Huddersfield, HD1 5QU. AUTUMN CONCERT - An orchestral concert featuring Paddock Orchestra. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £6.00 adults, £3.00 Juniors. Available on the door or via Jean Gooden on 01484 661196 J Gooden 01484 661196 ❑ TUE 23 - SAT 27 NOV 7.30PM SAT MATINEE 2.15PM Meltham St Bartholomews Parish Church Hall, Green End Road, Meltham, HD9 5NW. PATIENCE - A Gilbert & Sullivan Opera. Presented by Meltham Church Gilbert & Sullivan Society for all ages.

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets available from: Hutsons Newsagents Meltham & calling 01484 349037 or 850311. Adults £8 concession £7, under 16s £4.00 ❑ THU 25 - SAT 27 NOV 7.15PM SAT MATINEE 2.15PM Moldgreen United Reformed Church, Old Wakefield Road, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, HD5 8AA. ITS BEGINNING TO LOOK ALOT LIKE CHRISTMAS A musical Concert for all ages presented by Spot On Musical Theatre. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets available by calling 01484 305421. Adult £6.00 & Concession £4.50 ❑ THU 25 NOV 7.30PM ORCHESTRA OF OPERA NORTH - 'SERENADE' - Dvorak - Serenade for Winds in D minor; Bach - Suite No.2 inB minor; Dvorak Serenade for Strings in E; Leader/Director - David Greed; Flute - Kevin Gowland. Admission/Enquiries: To book online visit www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls or call the ticket hotline 01484 223200 ❑ SUN 28 NOV 3.30PM Huddersfield St Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Somerset Road, Aspley, Huddersfield, HD5 9AU. FAMILY CHRISTMAS CONCERT HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY JUNIOR CHOIRS - Featuring soloists from the choirs. For ticket information please ring 07767 803 825.

Admission/Enquiries: For ticket information please ring

W H AT ’ S O N 07767 803 825 Huddersfield Choral Society 01484 536968 ❑ THURS 2 DEC 7.30PM Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. THE MARK AUSTIN STRING QUARTET - An evening of classical and seasonal favourites in the historical setting of the Oakwell Hall Barn. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £10 including complimentary mulled wine. (Non-alcoholic option available). Booking essential. Eric Brown 01924 326240 ❑ SAT 4 DEC 7.30PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. WINTER CONCERT - The Huddersfield Singers present their winter concert. Admission/Enquiries: Single ticket: £11.00, £10.00 concession. 3 concert season ticket £27.00, £24 concession. Ticket includes refreshment.

The Huddersfield Singers ❑ SAT 4 DEC 7.30 P.M. TICKETS £7 (£6 CONCESSIONS) Thornhill Parish Church, Church Lane, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0JZ. CHRISTMAS BRASS Hepworth Band - Champions in Brass give their annual Christmas Concert. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £7 (£6 concessions) Barry Tinker 01924 507782 ❑ SUN 5 DEC 6.00PM Denby Dale Zion Wesleyan Reform Chapel, Barnsley Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8TS. CAROL PRAISE - Christmas Carol concert accompanied by Vintage Brass, presented

by Denby Dale Wesleyan Reform Church. ❑ THUR/FRI/SAT 9/10/11 DEC 7.30PM.& MATINEE SAT 11 2.30PM & SUN 12 1.30PM St Mary's Social Club and Parochial Hall, Melton Street, Crossbank, Batley, WF17 8PT. HAPPY CHRISTMAS 2010 - A bumper Christmas show for all ages with Carols.

Christmas Songs, the pantomime 'Aladdin' and a visit from Santa Claus. All children receive a present.

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets at only £3.50 available from 01924 478394, St Mary's Hall and Batley Community Centre, Commercial Street, Batley. ❑ SUN 12 DEC - 4.00PM Marsden Park, Manchester Road, Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6LY. CAROLS IN MARSDEN PARK - A wonderfully atmospheric Christmas Carol Concert featuring a local brass band.

Admission/Enquiries: Free Admission David Sykes (Secretary) 01484 682771 (Private) 07920753624 (Private) ❑ TUE 14 DEC 7.15PM Wilshaw St Mary''s Church, Wilshaw Road, Wilshaw, Meltham, HD9 3US. VOICES & FLUTES - Holme Valley Singers with special guests Valley Flutes. A very pleasant evening with a varied programme and soloists. Admission/Enquiries: Sheila Milner 01484 683720 ❑ SAT 18 DEC 7.15PM Brighouse Central Methodist Church, Parsonage Lane, Brighouse, HD6 1AQ. COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS - A joint concert of Christmas music by Marsh Ladies Choir and Gledholt Male Voice Choir. Guests ROKA (Jane Robertson and Kim Kaye) - Piano Duets. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £7.00 each incl. refreshments can be obtained from Anne Armstrong on 01484 420339 Anne Armstrong 01484 420339 ❑ SAT 18 DEC 7.30PM Marsden St Bartholomew Parish Church, Clough Lea, Marsden, HD7 6DN. CHRISTMAS CONCERT - A concert for all ages, featuring Marsden Silver Prize Band and Colne Valley Male Voice Choir.

Musical Director Glyn Williams, M.D. Thom Meredith, Accompanist Keith Swallow, Guest Soloist Soprano Diane Robinson. Compere Peter Armitage.

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £Adults £8.00, Children £5.00 available from Duncan, Hairdresser 01484 845311 or members of the band, the choir or church.

OUTDOOR EVENTS AND FESTIVALS ❑ FRI 29TH OCT, 18.00, 18.15, 19.00, 19.15, 20.00.

SAT 30TH OCT, 17.00, 17.15, 18.00, 18.15, 19.00, Kirklees Light Railway, Park Mill Way, Clayton West, HD8 9XJ. HALLOWEEN GHOST TRAIN - Dare you climb aboard our Halloween Ghost train for an evening of frights to scare even the strongest of souls?

Admission/Enquiries: Booking is essential. Call 01484 865727 to book. Trains run every 15 mins from 5pm, last train at 8.15pm. Adults £9, Concessions £8, Children £7, under 3s free. Kirklees Light Railway 01484 865727 ❑ SAT 6 NOV Bonfire lite at 6.00pm: Bottom of Parkwood Road, Parkwood Road, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4QW. FIREWORK DISPLAY - Spectacular Firework Display. Themed on Robin Hood.

Admission/Enquiries: Adults £3 Children £2 Christopher Watson 01484 649093 ❑ SAT 6 NOV 5.30PM Sands Recreation Ground, Huddersfield road, Holmfirth, HD9 3JL BONFIRE AND FIREWORK DISPLAY – Presented and hosted by the Rotary Club of Holmfirth. Bonfire lit at 6.30pm Fireworks display 7.00pm. Fair operating from 5.30pm. Access for disabled. Admission: Entry £3 adults, £1 children, infants in prams free.Paul A Smelt 01484 688217; pandmsmelt@f2s.com. ❑ FIRST SAT IN EACH MONTH. TIMES PARTICULAR TO EACH VENUE. Huddersfield Methodist Mission, 3-13 Lord Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1QA HUDDERSFIELD FAITH TRAIL - Have you ever wondered what's inside a Mosque, Church or Gurdwara? Maybe you're curious about people's different beliefs and how that links into the local community? Well, now is your chance to find out!

Admission/Enquiries: Tracy Needham 0113 2443413

country park with a programme of activities aimed at children 12 years and under. Different theme each month. Admission/Enquiries: children 12 years and under. £1 per child. Booking essential. Eric Brown 01924 326240 ❑ SAT 13 & SUN 14 NOV 10.00AM – 4.00PM Kirklees Light Railway, Park Mill Way, Clayton West, HD8 9XJ. A DAY OUT WITH THOMAS AT THE KIRKLEES LIGHT RAILWAY - Thomas the Tank Engine will be visiting the Kirklees Light Railway. Admission/Enquiries: Adults £9.50, Children £7.50, Concession £8.50,Under 2's FREE Kirklees Light Railway 01484 865727 ❑ THURS 18 NOV 6.30PM LIGHTS SWITCH ON. Nelson Mandela Corner, At the side of Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. HUDDERSFIELD CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON - Join the fun in Nelson Mandela Corner (behind the library). The Pulse road show along with local talent and Huddersfield Town players will get the crowd involved and Santa and a couple of young helpers from the crowd will turn on the lights at 6.30pm.

Admission/Enquiries: Huddersfield Town Centre Partnership Limited 01484 487933 ❑ SAT 20 NOV 3PM - 7:15PM (LIGHTS ON AT 6.30PM) Cleckheaton Town Hall, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RH. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON - The Cleckheaton Christmas lights switch on this year in Savoy Square. The festivities start at 3pm with a funfair on Albion Street and the Market Square.

Music, dancing and carols with West end Middle School Choir. Admission/Enquiries: Free event Louise Slater 01274 851399 07964087018

magician takes the chance to travel to Scotland to try his luck there. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £6 / concessions £4 Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ TUES 26 OCT, 7.30PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. THE GYPSY BIBLE - You came for a violin. And now you have a violin. Making a violin isn't easy: it takes 400 years of love, murder and the devil's whim.

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £14, £12, £10 / concessions £2 off Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ TUES 26 – SAT 30 OCT 7:30PM. Marsden St Bartholomew Parochial Hall, Clough Lea, Marsden, HD7 6DN. SUMMER HOLIDAY - The timeless classic musical made famous by Cliff Richard. Admission/Enquiries: Malcolm Payne 01484 846758 07715 495474 ❑ WED 27 OCT 11.00AM & 2.00PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. THE PAPER WASHI WISH - Rabbit lives on the moon with the Moon Goddess and he's invited all of his friends to his birthday paper party. They play a game of hide and seek… suddenly Rabbit is nowhere to be found! Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ SAT 30 & SUN 31 OCT 2.00PM TO 5.00PM Colne Valley Museum, Cliffe Ash, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4PY. MAGIC WEEKEND - Magical fun for all the family with Clyde Harbottle and his friends! .

Admission/Enquiries: No booking required. Normal admission charges apply. Colne Valley Museum 01484 659762

❑ THIRD SUNDAY EVERY MONTH Holmfirth Market Hall, Huddersfield Road, Hollowgate, Holmfirth, HD9 3JH. HOLMFIRTH FARMERS MARKET - The very best of fresh local produce, local meats, fresh fruit & vegetables, breads, cheeses, cakes, jams, honey and much more. Admission/Enquiries: Markets Main Enquiry Desk 01484 223730

❑ SAT 30 OCT 7.00PM - 2.00AM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. THE HALLOWE''EN HAPPENING - A night of partying, entertainment and live performance across the theatre. It's Hallowe'en, a time when the unexpected happens and doors usually locked fly open.

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £13 Fancy Dress Essential Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528

❑ FRI 26 NOV FROM 3.30PM Roberttown Community and Youth Centre, Church Road, Roberttown, Liversedge, WF15 7LS ROBERTTOWN CHRISTMAS LIGHTS & VICTORIAN VILLAGE THEME - Christmas Lights switch on at Jubilee Garden 3.30pm. Victorian Market 6-8pm, carols, youth band and santa. Organised by the Roberttown Residents Committee.

Admission/Enquiries: Free events Colin Smith 01924 407311

❑ TUE 2 NOV 7.30PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY WALES - Stephen Petronio and Itzik Galili are thought of as two visionaries amongst the world's hippest choreographers. .

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £14, £12, £10 / concessions £2 off Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528

❑ SAT 27 NOV 5.00PM LIGHTS SWITCH ON. Dewsbury Town Hall, Wakefield Old Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8DG. DEWSBURY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON - Admission/Enquiries: Batley and Dewsbury Towns' Management 01924 324660/1 ❑ EVERY WEEKEND FROM 29 NOV Kirklees Light Railway, Park Mill Way, Clayton West, HD8 9XJ. SANTA EXPRESS AT THE KIRKLEES LIGHT RAILWAY Santa's Coming to Town!!! . Admission/Enquiries: Prices vary depending on date of travel; Adults £11-£13 Children 3-14 £11-£13 Children 18m - U3 £9-£11 UNDER 18m £5-£6for full up to date listings please visit our website www.kirkleeslightrailway.com or contact Kirklees Light Railway 01484 865727 ❑ SAT 27 & SUN 28 NOV; SAT 4 DEC & SUN 5 DEC 2.00PM TO 5.00PM Colne Valley Museum, Cliffe Ash, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4PY. CHRISTMAS FAIR Traditional Christmas Fair with lots of fun and games for all the family, Admission/Enquiries: (Extra charge to see Father Christmas) Colne Valley Museum 01484 659762 ❑ SAT 27 NOV 2.00PM-5.00PM Slaithwaite Community Centre, Bankgate, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5DH. SLAITHWAITE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON AND CHRISTMAS EVENTS - Join in the Christmas activities around Slaithwaite on Saturday 27th November 2010. Crafts and stalls culminating in the new and improved Christmas lights switch on by a very special guest at 5pm. Admission/Enquiries: Clare Norman ❑ SAT 27 NOV 5.30PM. Holmfirth Tourist Information Centre, 49-51 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3JP. HOLMFIRTH CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH-ON - Join in the fun as Christmas lights are switched on across Kirklees with entertainment ranging from carols to local groups, celebrities switching on the lights, Father Christmas and parades. ❑ WED 1 DEC 6.45PM LIGHTS SWITCH ON Heckmondwike Market Place, Heckmondwike, WF16 OHB. HECKMONDWIKE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON - Lights switch on at 6.45pm Heckmondwike is the birthplace of Christmas Lights (traced back to 1868) in the UK and traditionally 'no one does it better'. ❑ THUR 2 DEC 4.00PM START.. Batley Town Hall, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. BATLEY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH -ON - The Pulse Roadshow will host fun, festive games and performances by some great local talent from 4pm. .

Switch on will be at 6.30 pm by the Mayor of Kirklees, a surprise celebrity guest and of course Santa himself!

Admission/Enquiries: Batley and Dewsbury Towns' Management 01924 324660/1 ❑ SAT 4 DEC . Marsden Information Point, 20-26 Peel Street, Marsden, HD7 6BW. MARSDEN CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON - . Admission/Enquiries: Diane Green 01484 845595

❑ SUN 5 DEC- 5.OOPM St George's Square, Huddersfield, HD1 1JF. FIREWORK FINALE - Come ❑ EVERY FIRST SATURDAY 9.00AM-1.00PM St John's and enjoy a free firework show to mark the end of the Festival of Light weekend in Huddersfield.

Car Park, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RF. CLECKHEATON FARMERS MARKET (1ST SAT EACH Admission/Enquiries: Free Huddersfield Information Centre 01484 223200 MONTH) - The market offers the very best of local produce to discerning customers who would like to know STAGE AND THEATRE where, when and how the foods are grown or produced.

Admission/Enquiries: Markets Service 01484 223730 ❑ MON 25 OCT 2.00PM & 7.00PM Lawrence Batley ❑ SAT 6 NOV 10.00AM – 12 NOON Oakwell Hall Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. HD1 2SP. THE ILLUSIONIST - Fed up with performing OAKWELL NATURE CLUB - Discover our wildlife rich to two old ladies in a dusty old theatre, a Parisian

❑ THUR 4 – SAT 6 NOV 7.30PM SAT MATINEE, 2.00PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. THE GAME - A brilliant northern comedy about love, honour, class… and football!

Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ THUR 4 NOV: 8.00PM Syngenta Cellar, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. JOSIE LONG BE HONOURABLE! - Consider it a safe space to relax while Josie's soothing estuary tones echo around the cave. A ramshackle call to arms.

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £10 / concessions £8 Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ SAT 6 NOV 11.00AM & 2.00PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. THE LONELY GIANT - High on a hillside far from the crowd, Morag writes while her naughty sheep eat. . Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ TUE 9 - SAT 13 NOV: 7.15PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. STEPPING OUT - Follow the lives and loves of a group of ladies - and one man - attending a weekly tap class in a dingy church hall run by ex-professional dancer, Mavis. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £16.50, £14.50, £10, £6 / concessions £2 off (selected performances and price bands only) Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ THUR 11 NOV 8.00PM Syngenta Cellar, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. COMEDY CELLAR - Tickets: £9 / concessions £7 / NUS £5 Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ SAT 13 NOV 8.00PM Syngenta Cellar, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. THE ZOE GILBY QUINTET - Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £13 on the door / concessions, advance £12, Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ MON 15 NOV 7.30PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. JOHN SHUTTLEWORTH A MAN WITH NO MORE ROLLS - NOW is the time to take instruction on more roll Matters. excuse us, moral matters. Expect new songs, plus old favourites hammered out on John's trusty Yamaha keyboard, (upon which a bible may be balanced!) Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £14 / concessions £12 Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ WED 17 NOV, 7.30PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. THE MILL - OCKHAM'S RAZOR - Ockham's Razor are a critically acclaimed aerial theatre company who create stunning performances suspended on aerial equipment high above the stage. THE MILL is their breath-taking and inventive new work for 2010. Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ WED 17 NOV - SAT 20 Southgate Theatre, Southgate, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6NT. MURDER IN COMPANY Honley Players Amateur Dramatic Society presents Murder in Company a play by Philip King & John Boland.

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets (£7/£5) from Karidays Newsagents, Honley during shop hours (01484 660488) Debbie Hemmingway ❑ THUR/FRI/SAT 18/19/20 NOV 7.30PM Hanging Heaton Ebenezer Methodist Church Schoolroom, High Street, Hanging Heaton, Batley, WF17 6DU. PARTY PIECE - A comedy play by Richard Harris.

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £5.00 adult, £4.50 children.

Booking on 01924 473538 includes refreshments. E. Worley 01924 463144

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❑ THUR 18 NOV 8.00PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. STEVE HARLEY - is packed with all his big songs; Judy Teen, Mr. Soft, Here Comes The Sun, Mr. Raffles (Man, It Was Mean), Sebastian and of course the smash hit Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me) Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £18 Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ FRI 19 NOV 7.30PM. Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. YOUNG, GIFTED AND PHAT! - The larger ladies line up for the 'Ms Big, Bold & Gold' beauty pageant competing to be crowned 'Queen of the Catwalk'. But this is no ordinary beauty pageant... Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £16 Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ FRI 19 NOV 8.00PM £8 Syngenta Cellar, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. LES TRUDY AND JUDY SHOW WE'RE COMING Witness incredible illusions, tantalizing tricks and fascinating feats of memory. This is comedy magic, set in a theatrical cabaret style.. but not as you know it.

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £8 Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ TUE 23 - SAT 27 NOV 7.15PM (DOORS OPEN 6.30PM) MATINEE ON SATURDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2.15 Cleckheaton Town Hall, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RH. THE FULL MONTY Redundant steel workers Jerry and Dave gather with friends to collect unemployment money while the wives are in town to attend a Chippendale show. Contains some adult content. Tickets available from E Feltwell on 01274 877828, society members or Kirklees Booking Offices. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £9 to £11 from Kirklees Booking Offices ❑ TUE 23 - SAT 27 NOV 7.30PM Dewsbury Little Theatre, Upper Road, Batley Carr, Dewsbury, WF17 7LT. THE SNOW QUEEN - a pre-christmas story for all the family. Admission/Enquiries: M Evans 01924 465647 ❑ TUE 23 - SAT 27 NOV, 7.45PM. SAT MATINEE 2.00PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. TWO - A play about life and love set in a Northern pub.

Admission/Enquiries: Box Office 01484 430528 Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ TUE 23 - SAT 27 NOV 7.45PM SAT MATINEE, 2.00PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. TWO - Set in a Northern pub owned by a savagely bickering husband and wife, TWO is a series of short vignettes that skilfully combine pathos and humour, with all fourteen characters played by two actors. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £8 / under 16s NUS £7.50 Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ WED 24 NOV 7.30PM TICKETS: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS - All the usual flag-waving will be present in this annual celebration of traditional Proms orchestral music. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £10 / under 16s £7 Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ THUR 25 NOV - SAT 27 INCLUSIVE. Moldgreen United Reformed Church, Old Wakefield Road, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, HD5 8AA. ITS BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS - Spot on Musical Theatre presents a musical seasonal presentation from 25th to 27th November 7.15pm and Saturday matinee at 2.15pm. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets available by telephone to 01484 305421 M.Warmington 01484 604471 ❑ FRI 26 NOV 7.30PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. THE PARSON'S PIRATES - Join the Reverend Bender and his intrepid band of thespians as they take to the road with the fastest, funniest and frothiest performance of The Pirates of Penzance you'll ever see!

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £19, £17, £15 / concessions £2 off Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ SAT 27 NOV: 7.30PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. THE CONCERT LE CONCERT - Twenty-five years ago, Andrei Filipov (Guskov) was a prodigy, the celebrated conductor of the Bolshoi Orchestra - the greatest orchestra in Russia. Today he works as a cleaner at the Bolshoi, after being fired during the Communist era when he refused to expel Jewish musicians.

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £6 / concessions £4 Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ SUN 28 NOV 2.00PM Batley Frontier Variety Club, Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 6JD. CHOREOGRAPHY COMPETITION 28TH NOVEMBER 2010 Performances from the Katie Philpott School of Dance.

A fund raising event in association with HSBC Bank plc to raise funds for the Blue Bell Wood Childrens Hospice.

Performance followed by a disco. Admission/Enquiries: Katie Hickling 01924 523735 07961139298 ❑ SUN 28 NOV 6.30PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. STAGECOACH SHOWCASE - Britain's first and largest part-time Performing Arts Schools come together to present a sparkling array of musical theatre, dance and song. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £8 / concessions £6 Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ THUR 2 DEC, 7.30PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. PHOENIX DANCE THEATRE | DECLARATIONS Internationally renowned contemporary dance company Phoenix Dance Theatre present DECLARATIONS. Featuring two new works and the return of an audience favourite, this tour is a perfect example of the diverse mixed programmes Phoenix is famed for.

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £14, £12, £10 / concessions £2 off Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ SAT 4 - SUNDAY 5 DEC Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. SLEEPING BEAUTY - A magical pantomime adventure with a laugh a minute script and lots of musical numbers.

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £10.50 / concessions £8.50 Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ SAT 4 DEC Syngenta Cellar, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. THE MATT WATES SEXTET - A swinging modern jazz group containing six of Britain's finest jazz musicians playing a mix of originals and fresh adaptations of standards for an evening of exhilarating music. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £13 on the door / concessions advance £12Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528

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❑ TUE 7 - THUR 9 DEC Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. CHRISTMAS COMEDY CELLAR - Three nights of ho-ho-ho hilarity with a festive sprinkling, perfect for a night out with friends or an alternative office party.m Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £10 / concessions £8 / NUS £6 Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ THUR 9 - FRI 24 DEC VARIOUS TIMES. Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. HEIDI - A GOAT''S TALE - This Christmas, treat the whole family to an evening of wonderful silliness as a bunch of cheeky goats perform their own take on Heidi. Admission/Enquiries: Contact for full details. Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 VISIT: HTTP://WWW.THELBT.ORG/HEIDI-GOATS-TALE

W H AT ’ S O N 9EN. HALLOWEEN WALK - A story followed by a Halloween Walk around Birstall. Fancy Dress (optional).Bring a picnic to eat at the library afterwards. Free event. Admission/Enquiries: Free event To book places please telephone the library on 01924 326227. Birstall Library & Information Centre 01924 326227 ❑ SAT 30 OCT 10.30AM Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. BIRKENSHAW & BEYOND - Meet 10.30am Oakwell Country Park Lower CP BD19 4LL (GR SE 211 268) 8 miles (Moderate). Leader David Tel 01924 476642 Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531 ❑ SUN 31 OCT 10.45AM Scissett St Augustine's Church, Busker Lane, Scissett, HD8 9JU. THE OXLEY TRAIL - 7 Miles Medium, Theme Walk. A local history walk around Skelmanthorpe. Meet Dave at 10.45 am in the public car park (by the church and at entrance to school), on Wakefield Road (A636), Scissett (Grid Ref. SE 249 104) (Post code HD8 9JG) Admission/Enquiries: Susan - Kirklees Countryside Volunteers 07979292781

❑ THUR 9 & FRI 10 DEC 7.30PM Dewsbury Arts Group Studio Theatre, Lower Peel Street, Bradford Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2EW. AN EDWARDIAN PANTOMINE - Pre Christmas Show with ❑ MON 1 NOV 11.00AM TO 2.00PM Castle Hill and Victoria festive Supper. Admission/Enquiries: M Evans 01924 465647 Tower, Off Lumb Lane, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD4 6TA. THE SAMHAIN DAY WALK - Join Julian the Castle Hill Ranger on a ❑ THUR 9,& FRI 10 DEC 7.30PM. SAT 11 DEC MATINEE. moderate 6 mile walk for the day of Samhain (pronounced 'sow Hepworth Village Hall, Towngate, Hepworth, HD9 1TE. in') after the night of celebrating the ancient new year! Please HEPWORTH PLAYERS PANTOMIME - Annual pantomime. note you will need good footwear, warm clothing & waterproofs.

Goldilocks and the 3 bears by Damien Trasler, David Lovesy and All children must be accompanied. Sorry no dogs except Steve Clark (TLC creative). Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £5 from assistance dogs. If you have any health problems, please make the leader aware and booking is essential Admission/Enquiries: Ruth Brook 01484 686557 Alan Brook 01484 686557 Julian Brown 07968426312 ❑ SAT 11 DEC 10.00AM - 5.00PM TICKETS: FREE: POP IN ❑ MON 1 NOV, 11.30 AM Oakwell Hall Top Car Park, Birstall, ANY TIME Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen WF17 9LG. OUR WAY FROM OAKWELL - Meet Paul & Chris Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. FESTIVE FAYRE - The ultimate Christmas shopping trip and day of entertainment. Come in from Horbury at 11.30am at Oakwell Hall Top Car Park, WF17 9LG (GR SE 217 270) for a 6 miles moderate walk. No dogs please. the cold and enjoy the festivities. Admission/Enquiries: Free Tel: 01924 470531 for more details. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 Horbury 01924 470531 ❑ SAT 11 - TUE 21 DEC 7.00PM & MATINEES Cleckheaton ❑ WED 10 NOV 10.30AM Flatt Top Hotel, Edge Lane, Thornhill, Town Hall, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RH. THE WF12 0HB. FLOCKTON TO MIDDLESTOWN - Meet Jim Regan WIZARD OF OZ - A magical pantomine for the whole family. at 10.30am beside the Flat Top Inn, Thornhill, WF12 0HB (GR SE Presented by ShowStoppers. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets 251 180) for a 7 miles moderate walk. For further details contact: 01924 469700 available from: Young Showstoppers 01924 412224 and Kirkwood Hospice Shop Cleckheaton 01274 877 275 ❑ SUN 14 NOV, 10.30AM Gawthorpe Maypole, near Ossett, Wakefield, WF5 9RL. ALVERTHORPE - Meet David Banks at ❑ TUE 14 DEC 7.30PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's 10.30am beside Gawthorpe Maypole, WF5 9RL, (GR SE 273 Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. A YULETIDE 221) for an 8 miles moderate walk. For further information Tel EVENING WITH GERVASE PHINN - Spend a heart-warming 01924 476642 evening with one of Britain's greatest comic writers and raconteurs. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £16 / concessions £14 ❑ SUN 21 NOV 10.00AM Mirfield Library Car Park, Station Road, Mirfield, WF14 8LL. HOPTON & DRANSFIELD HILL - Meet Mike Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 Church at 10.00am at Mirfield Library Car Park, WF14 8AN, for a ❑ TUE 14 – WED 15 DEC 7.45PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, 6 miles moderate walk. For further information Tel: 01924 462811 Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP SEX (0777 607 7289) Admission/Enquiries: Mike 01924 462811 AND DOCKS AND ROCK AND ROLL - Red Ladder noisily ❑ SAT 27 NOV 10.30AM Horbury St. Peter's Church, Horbury, reconnect with their radical and political brand of theatre in a new WF4 6ND. ANOTHER SIDE OF HORBURY - Meet Yvonne Tallett production written by Chumbawumba's Boff Whalley. at 10.30am beside St Peter's Church, Horbury, WF4 6LT, for a 5.5 Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £10 / concessions £8 Lawrence miles moderate walk. For further information Tel: 01924 278544 Batley Theatre 01484 430528 Admission/Enquiries: Yvonne (Walk Leader) 01924 278544 ❑ FRI 17 DEC: 7.30PM TICKETS: Lawrence Batley Theatre, ❑ SUN 28 NOV 1.00PM Whiteley's Garden Centre, Leeds Road, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. IT''S A Near Mirfield, WF14 0DQ. BRONTE WALK - Walk in the footsteps of the Brontes the walk they took from Roe Head WONDERFUL LIFE - The quintessential Hollywood Christmas School, now Holly Bank, to Mirfield Parish Church. Meet at the top film, It's a Wonderful Life has withstood all the tests of time. of Whitelys Garden Centre opp Holly Bank. The walk will take Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £6 / concessions £4 Lawrence approx 1 hour by road followed by refreshment at St Marys Batley Theatre 01484 430528 Church Hall. Walk leader - Ken. Admission/Enquiries: For further ❑ FRI 17 DEC 8.00PM Syngenta Cellar, Lawrence Batley information contact Ken - 01924 494617 Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. FESTIVE ❑ MON 6 DEC, 1.00PM Oakwell Hall Top Car Park, Birstall, SOUND WOMEN - Festive Sound Women comes back to the WF17 9LG. GOING SHOPPING TO IKEA - Meet Kathleen LBT bringing with it the best entertainment from up and coming O'Shea at 13.00 Oakwell Hall Top Car Park, WF17 9LG for a 5 women performers in the world of comedy, spoken word and miles moderate walk. Special: Bring cash for drinks at Ikea. For music helping to make it a season to be jolly! further information Tel: 01924 471473 Admission/Enquiries: Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £7 / concessions £5 Lawrence Kathleen O'Shea 01924 471473 Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ SUN 12 DEC 1.00PM Bagshaw Museum Car Park, Woodlands Road, off Upper Batley Lane, Batley, WF17 0RE. TWIXT ❑ THURS 23 DEC 7.30PM (DOORS OPEN 7PM) Cleckheaton MORLEY & BATLEY - Meet Paul & Chris Horbury 13.00 Town Hall, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RH. THE RAT Bagshaw Museum Car Parl, Batley,WF17 0AS, for a 4.5 miles PACK - Vegas Spectacular Christmas Show Fun all the way as moderate walk Special: No dogs please. For further information the 'purveyors of cool' come to town with a sensational show Tel: 01924 470531 Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 featuring the greatest music of the 20th century. This show has 470531 been successful all over the world. It is totally live with every song ❑ WED 15 DEC,1.00PM Horbury St. Peter's Church, Horbury, an absolute classic - Come Fly with Me, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, Mack the Knife, plus Christmas classics and lots of fun WF4 6ND. AROUND MILLFIELD LAGOONS - Meet Jim Regan at 13.00 St Peter's Church, Horbury, WF4 6LT for a 4 miles as their timeless soiree remains the hottest party around.

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £18 (no concessions) from Kirklees moderate walk.For further information Tel: 01924 469700 Booking Offices, on sale from 14 August. Kirklees Booking ❑ SAT 18 DEC 10.00AM Birkenshaw St Paul Church, Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, Bradford, BD11 2AU. NORTHERN Offices 01484 223200/222444 or 01924 324501 FRONTIERS - Meet Mike Church at 10.00 St Paul's Church, Birkenshaw, BD11 2DR for a 5.5 miles moderate walk. For further information Tel: 01924 462811 (0777 607 7289) WALKS, RIDES AND CONSERVATION ❑ 1ST & 3RD WED OF EACH MONTH 11.00AM Ambry's Cafe, Northgate, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8RX. HEALTH WALK - A new short health walk around Almondbury lasting approx an hour on flattish terrain. A free and easy way to meet new people and increase your health and wellbeing. Admission/Enquiries: Free activity Sheila or John 01484 303921

Christmas at the markets There will be a distinctly magical theme at the markets in Kirklees this Christmas, as both Queensgate Market and Dewsbury Market celebrate the Harry Potter final film frenzy with two magical Harry Potter days, Queensgate on Saturday 4 December and Dewsbury on Saturday 11 December. (Please note new dates from those previously published.)

Hagrid, Dumbledore and Harry will be demonstrating their magical powers at 11am, 1pm and 3pm each day, and Professor McGonagall will be hosting broomstick making workshops at 10am, 12noon, 2pm and 3.30pm. There will be free face painting on both days.

Huddersfield Market is celebrating a traditional Christmas with Santa and his real reindeers coming to visit all the shoppers at the market on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 December.

Holmfirth Market will be bursting with gift ideas as the Craft Markets open on Sundays in December, plus there is the fabulous Farmers Market on Sunday 19

December.

From 20 December, there will be lots of fun for all the family with face painting and balloon modelling across all your local markets. Santa’s grotto will be open in Queensgate Market during December. Contact 01484 223730 for the latest information and markets seasonal opening times.

Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival Fri 19 – Sun 28 November The UK’s largest festival of new and experimental music brings an international mix of composers, performers and partners to Huddersfield in a festival which runs from Friday 19 to Sunday 28 November.

Recent winner of the UK’s most prestigious award for live classical music, hcmf// was recognised by the Royal Philharmonic Society Awards judges as ‘a shining example of global

ambition’.

The programme includes concerts, installations, multi-media presentations, exhibitions, workshops, talks and films. This year the Festival welcomes Rebecca Saunders as Composer in Residence.

Highlight events for 2010 are now on sale – for full details please visit us online at www.hcmf.co.uk or ring the Box Office: 01484 430528

Get active in Mirfield!

❑ TUE 21 DEC 10.30AM - 11.30 PM Castle Hill, Hillside', off Lumb Lane,, Almondbury, HD4 6AT. THE SUN STANDS STILL WALK - Why not join us on a 5 to 6 mile walk to celebrate the Winter Solstice in some beautiful and dramatic countryside? After all it is the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern hemisphere and to welcome the rebirth of the return of the sun! Please note you will need good footwear, warm clothing & waterproofs. All children must be accompanied. Sorry no dogs except assistance dogs. If you have any health problems, please make the leader aware and booking is essential (Tel: 07968426312). FREE Admission/Enquiries: Julian Brown 07968426312

❑ EVERY THUR 11AM TO 12 NOON Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. NORDIC WALKING Nordic Walking, the new fun and social activity suitable for walkers of all ages Admission/Enquiries: £1.50 includes hire of equipment and refreshments. Cleckheaton Library 01274 335170 ❑ MON 27 DEC 10.00AM Three Nuns Public House, Leeds £1.50 includes hire of equipment and refreshments.

Road, Mirfield, WF14 0BX. ROBIN HOOD MAY HAVE WALKED Meet Mike Church at 10.00 Three Nuns Pub, Mirfield, WF14 0BY ❑ SAT 23 OCT 10.30AM Gawthorpe Maypole, near Ossett, for a 5 miles moderate walk. For further information Tel: 01924 Wakefield, WF5 9RL. THE ARDSLEYS - Meet 10.30am 462811 (0777 607 7289) Admission/Enquiries: Mike 01924 Gawthorpe Maypole WF5 9RL, (GR SE 273 221) 8 miles 462811 (Moderate) Leader David Tel 01924 476642 Admission/Enquiries: ❑ TUE 28 DEC 10.30AM Mirfield Library Car Park, Station Road, Chris Horbury 01924 470531 Mirfield, WF14 8LL. BOYFE HALL & UPPER HOPTON - Meet ❑ TUE 26 OCT 10.30 AM – 12.00 NOON. Cleckheaton Library, John Beldon 10.30 Mirfield Library Car Park, WF14 8AN for a 6.5 Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. HALLOWEEN WALK, miles moderate walk. For further information Tel: 0113 238 3965 STORIES AND SONGS - Join us for a healthy, family walk ❑ WED 29 DEC 10.00AM Ravensthorpe Railway Station, off around Cleckheaton, but beware of the ghosts and ghouls…we Ravensthorpe Road, Ravensthorpe, WF12 9ED. LADY WOOD are hoping to see some brilliant Halloween outfits on this fancy AND THORNHILL LEES - Meet Mike Church at 10.00 dress walk (there will be a prize for the best one). After the walk, Ravensthorpe Railway Station, WF12 9ED for a 5 miles moderate you can sit in the Library and eat the picnic you have brought with walk. For further information Tel: 01924 462811 (0777 607 7289) you, whilst listening to spooky stories and singing songs. Please Admission/Enquiries: Mike 01924 462811 book in advance and bring a picnic with you. ❑ THUR 30 DEC 1.00PM Cleckheaton Town Hall, Bradford Road, Admission/Enquiries: Cleckheaton library 01274 335170 Cleckheaton, BD19 3RH. CLECKHEATON ROUND - Meet Paul & Chris Horbury at 13.00 in front of Cleckheaton Town Hall, BD19 ❑ THUR 28 OCT 10.30 AM - 11.30 AM Heckmondwike Library, 3RJ for a 4 miles moderate walk. No dogs please. For further Walkley Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0LY. HALLOWEEN WALK information Tel: 01924 470531. Admission/Enquiries: Chris - Halloween Walk Join us for a healthy, family walk, but beware of Horbury 01924 470531 the ghosts and ghouls…..we are hoping to see some brilliant ❑ FRI 31 DEC, 10.00AM Mirfield Parish Church, Dunbottle Halloween outfits on this fancy dress walk. Refreshments provided after the walk. Admission/Enquiries: Free event, please Lane/Church Lane, Mirfield, WF13 9HU. THE LAST WALK OF ring library to book a place. Heckmondwike Library 01924 325637 2010 - Meet Mike Church 10.00 Mirfield Parish Church, WF14 9HX for a 5 miles moderate walk. For further information Tel: ❑ FRI 29 OCT, 10.00AM - 12.00PM. FREE EVENT Birstall 01924 462811 (0777 607 7289). Admission/Enquiries: Mike 01924 462811 Library and Information Centre, Market Street, Birstall, WF17

Join in a host of different activities taking place in Mirfield during the first week of November. With activities from Cha Cha Cha to Nordic walking, Get Active Mirfield has got something for everyone to enjoy.

There’s plenty of choice of things to try out with sessions to learn new skills, make new friends and become more active in your local community. There are taster sessions around an hour each for Nordic walking and short walks – all great ways to keep healthy and active.

Trip the light fantastic and try out the jive, cha cha cha, waltz and quickstep in our Essentially Dance session . It’s fun and of course dancing is a great way to keep fit whatever your age or whether you have tried it before. Alternatively why not visit one of your local gyms for FREE activity sessions during the week.

Take a trip down memory lane and research your family tree, join the treas-

ure hunt and take in some of the local history as you walk round Mirfield. You may even find out who you are?

As we know “You are what you eat” and we will be running Cook and Eat sessions at many locations across Mirfield. These sessions are for adults and children and are a great chance to learn some new skills.

Come and visit the Mobile Health Unit which will be parked in Mirfield town centre on 2 and 3 November , when there will be lots of people on hand to tell you about all the activities that are currently taking place in your area.

For more information and to register your interest visit www.time2beactive.co.uk and click on the Active link. If you currently run a session in the Mirfield area and want to get involved in Active Mirfield, please contact hilary.frayne@kirklees.gov.uk

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Christmas Lights Switch-Ons Join in the fun as Christmas lights are switched on in towns across Kirklees with entertainment ranging from carols to local groups, with celebrities to switch the lights on, Father Christmas and parades.

Each town has its own flavour to celebrate their special night and each one promises to be fun for all the family.

Huddersfield - Thursday 18 November, 4 - 6.30pm Join the fun in Nelson Mandela Corner (behind the library). Pulse Radio Roadshow will get the fun started at 4pm and from 5pm, we’ll be joined by a whole host of street entertainers, local choirs, bands and even jugglers!

Special guest Santa Claus will switch the lights on with a Huddersfield Town football star, mascot Terry the Terrier and a lucky young competition winner.

Cleckheaton – Saturday 20 November, 6.30pm Cleckheaton will be switching its Christmas Lights on in traditional style at a new time of 6.30pm on the Savoy Square, opposite the Town Hall. There will be a parade, entertainment, stalls, Father Christmas in his grotto and all the fun of the Christmas Fayre.

Roberttown, Friday 26 November Dewsbury Christmas Lights Switch On – Saturday 27 November, 5pm Experience colourful street performers, live musical entertainment, Santa’s Grotto and the Pulse Roadshow with a host of festive games and fun to entertain you as you do your Christmas shopping.

Come and see the lovely new lights five new light features along Long Causeway will be introduced this year - designed by local schoolchildren to tie in with the exhibition at Dewsbury Minster of nativity Cribs from all over the world.

The lights will be switched on at 5pm by the Mayor of Kirklees, a surprise celebrity guest and of course Santa himself!

For more details call 01924 324660/1 or email info@batleyanddewsbury.co.uk

Slaithwaite - Saturday 27 November with activities from 2pm Holmfirth - Saturday 27 November, 5.00pm Heckmondwike – Wednesday 1 December from 5pm, lights switch on at 6.45pm Heckmondwike is the birthplace of Christmas Lights (traced back to 1868) in the UK and traditionally 'no one does it better'. Fairground rides Santa's Grotto, entertainment and the big countdown create the ideal atmosphere for families to experience the excitement of Heckmondwike's traditional Christmas heritage.

Batley– Thursday 2 December at 6.30 pm The Pulse Roadshow will host fun, festive games and performances by some great local talent from 4pm. Colourful street theatre performers will also entertain you as you shop.

Have a go on the fairground rides and the Blackpool donkeys and don’t forget to pay a visit to Santa’s Grotto before the switch on takes place.

Switch on will be at 6.30pm by the Mayor of Kirklees, a surprise celebrity guest and of course Santa himself!

Activities from 4pm For more details call 01924 324660/1 or email info@batleyanddewsbury.co.uk

(Above) Huddersfield Christmas lights 2009

Honley - Fri 3 December, 6pm Marsden Sat 4 - December, 6pm Activities start in the town from 4pm Cleckheaton - Saturday 20 November, 6.30pm Cleckheaton will be switching its Christmas Lights on in traditional style at a new time of 6.30 in the evening and on the Savoy Square, opposite the Town Hall. A parade, entertainment, stalls, Father Christmas in his grotto and all the fun of the Christmas Fayre.

www.kirklees.gov.uk/christmas

Tel: 01484 416669

(Left) Cleckheaton Lights switch on 2009 Photo credit : Keith Joplin

Email: events@kirklees.gov.uk

Get your skates on Huddersfield as the ice rink returns!

Huddersfield on Ice, the open air ice rink, returns to The Piazza, Huddersfield town centre on Thursday 2 December until Sunday 2 January.

The rink has something for everyone from gentle skating for new and inexperienced skaters to speed skating and free style for skaters who like to show off their skills. And new this year are the ‘Penguin’ skating aids to help budding young skaters gain confidence on the ice.

We’ve lots of special offers this year so there’s no excuse not to give the ice a try.

Teenagers (between 13 and 19 years old) get to make the most of the ice every weekday afternoon during term time for a special price of £3 per session - only £1 if you bring your own skates.

There’s buy one get one free offer for students (must show NUS card) every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evening. Sessions start at 6.30pm and 8pm.

And parents can skate for free every Saturday and Sunday morning between 9.30am and 10.30am with every paying child.

Prices are £6 for adults, £5 for teenagers and Kirklees Passport holders and £3 for children (12 and under). You can also save £2 off the price if you have your own skates.

To find out more visit www.huddersfieldonice.co.uk or call 01484 223200. Don’t forget to become a fan on Facebook where you will be the first to hear about special offers and events.

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Festival of Light Thursday 2 – Sunday 5 December 2010 St George’s Square and across Huddersfield town centre

Kirklees What’s On

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What’s On is published as a bi-monthly supplement in Kirklees’ four main local newspapers, the Huddersfield Examiner, The Dewsbury Reporter, The Batley News and The Spenborough Guardian. It aims to give full details of forthcoming events in Kirklees. Details are also published in the “Events” section of the Kirklees Council Website and entries are sometimes featured in other media eg: local radio.

Entries are now being accepted for the next issue of Kirklees What’s On, covering events in November/December. If you have an event you would like to publicise, please complete the form and send it to Kirklees Information at the address below BEFORE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12th 2010 Entries can also be submitted online at: www.kirklees.gov.uk/events Marketing and Communication, The Stadium Business and Leisure Complex, Stadium Way, Huddersfield HD1 6PG Tel (01484) 416669 E-mail: events@kirklees.gov.uk

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Thousands of people flock to Huddersfield every winter to enjoy world famous street theatre at the Festival of Light.

And this year’s Festival will be bigger than ever before with a collection of other fantastic performances and entertainment across the town over the whole weekend.

The main show, Corazon de Angeles (translated as ‘Angel Heart’), comes courtesy of Belgian performers Theater Tol, who have entranced millions across the globe with their airborne operatic shows. Audiences have two chances to catch this amazing free show, which will be performed at 7.30pm on consecutive evenings (3rd and 4th December) in St George’s Square.

The whole town centre will come alive over the Festival of Light weekend with a veritable feast of attractions and performances in addition to the main show. Plans so far include a traditional funfair in the town centre which will be in the centre of town and open from Friday until Sunday. Visitors will also be able to experience open-air ice skating at Huddersfield on Ice on its opening weekend.

Other events which are part of this long weekend of festival entertainment include internationally renowned contemporary dance company Phoenix Dance Theatre who will perform their new show Declarations at the Lawrence Batley Theatre on Thursday 2 December. And, also on Thursday 2nd, Huddersfield Town Hall will welcome Orchestra Opera North performing The Firebird, a high octane performance with a programme by Russian composers Rimsky-Korsakov, Prokofiev and Stravinsky. Tickets are now on sale for both these events, for Lawrence Batley Theatre please call 01484 430528 and for Huddersfield Town Hall the booking line is 01484 223200.

The Festival of Light ‘fringe festival’ completes the weekend’s entertainment and will boast a programme of live music and

other fun, both on the street and inside various bars and pubs across the town centre. More details will be announced nearer the time on the website and in the venues themselves.

A fantastic firework display on Sunday in St George’s Square at around 5pm will bring the festival to a spectacular close.

Town centre shops and restaurants will also be taking part in Festival of Light by extending their opening hours and running special offers and promotions.

Further details about the Festival programme will be revealed from mid November at www.huddslightfest.co.uk