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Arts, Crafts and Sculpture ..................4 Exhibitions, Talks and Learning ...................4 Get Togethers and social dance ..............6 Music ........................6 Outdoor Festivals and Events .......................7 Stage and Theatre ...8 Walks, Rides and Conservation ............8 Leisure and Sport . 10

Make Time 2 be Active in Kirklees Just 30 minutes a day can make a difference

TUESDAY 8 DECEMBER, 7.15PM HUDDERSFIELD METHODIST CHOIR - HANDEL’S MESSIAH HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Soloists: Stephanie Helliwell Soprano Sally Perkins Alto Simon Allatt Tenor Alistair Ollerenshaw Bass Accompanied by Simon Lindley Organ Conductor Alan Brearley Tickets: £12 centre balcony; £11 side balcony; £11 Area (concessions in the Area £1 off for Senior Citizens and Children and Students half price) from Kirklees Booking Offices a month before the concert or call 01484 542257

WEDNESDAY 9 DECEMBER, 12.30PM DEWSBURY LUNCHTIME CONCERT UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD BRASS BAND DEWSBURY TOWN HALL The University Brass Band’s concert is one of the most popular in the Dewsbury series. Here they are again with a brand new programme under their inspiring conductor, Philip McCann.

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

THURSDAY 10 AND FRIDAY 11 DECEMBER, 7.30PM (DOORS OPEN 6.45PM) CHRISTMAS CONCERT - HEPWORTH BAND HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Martene Grimson - soprano Darius Battiwalla - organ Brian Kay – conductor Tickets available from Kirklees Booking Offices or from www.huddersfieldchoral.com or by contacting the Subscribers' Secretary on 07989 395 066

SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER, 7.15PM HONLEY MALE VOICE CHOIR PRE SENTS CHRISTMAS WITH HONLEY HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Featuring for the fifth successive year the internationally famous CORY BAND (No. 1 in the world).

Tickets: £7 to £13.50 from Kirklees Booking Offices

CORY BAND - Huddersfield

SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER TO MONDAY 21 DECEMBER, 7PM NIGHTLY WITH MATINEES ON MONDAY 12 DECEMBER THROUGH TO SUNDAY 20 DECEMBER CINDERELLA CLECKHEATON TOWN HALL

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

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The famous Showstoppers present the most popular of all pantomimes ‘Cinderella’ at Cleckheaton Town Hall – a must for all the family with spectacular effects and hilarious comedy. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Tickets: £8.50 (plus concessions of £6.50 for senior citizens and children) from Kirklees Booking Offices on sale from 1 Oct

Is 2010 the year that you have decided to make time2beactive? If so it’s never too late to start and the benefits will start showing straight away. If you are looking for ways to get healthier, escape the stress of daily life, or explore the great outdoors then visit www.time2beactive.co.uk for lots of hints and tips on becoming more active.

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Being more active can also have a huge impact on your appearance and the way you feel. By becoming more active you’ll feel more positive about life and be better able to cope with life.

Physical activity can play an important role in preventing and managing long term health conditions. It can also help to control blood pressure, diabetes cholesterol levels and weight.

You are more likely to: The best type of activities are stamina based such as walking, swimming, ❧ have more energy dancing and cycling.

As adults we should aim for a ❧ feel more confident minimum of 30 minutes of moderate ❧ sleep better activity on at least 5 days a week. You can do this all at once or break it ❧ relax more easily down into three 10 minute sessions. ❧ have fun and meet new people Try to build up the amount of time you spend doing the activity at any For hints and tips on how to one time. become more active visit By making time2beactive you can experience some amazing health benefits. www.time2beactive.co.uk

SUNDAY 13 DECEMBER, 7.15PM A CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL A feast of festive music from COLNE VALLEY MALE VOICE CHOIR and their guests BRIGHOUSE AND RASTRICK BAND. Colne Valley are delighted to renew their association with Brighouse and Rastrick who performed at the choir’s own inaugural Christmas concert at the Town Hall exactly forty years ago and 2009 will be the band’s seventh return visit.

Tickets: £7-£14 from Kirklees Booking Offices

TUESDAY 15 DECEMBER, 7.15PM (DOORS OPEN 6.30PM) HANDEL: MESSIAH HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Orchestra of Opera North Grant Llewellyn - conductor Elizabeth Watts - soprano Paula Murrihy - mezzo Finnur Bjarnason - tenor Stephen Powell - bass Simon Lindley – organ Joseph Cullen – harpsichord Tickets available from www.huddersfieldchoral.com or by contacting the Subscribers' Secretary on 07989 395 066

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FRIDAY 18 DECEMBER, 7.30PM (DOORS OPEN 6.45PM) BLACK DYKE BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT DEWSBURY TOWN HALL

WEDNESDAY 13 JANUARY, 12.30PM DEWSBURY LUNCHTIME CONCERT - ROBIN HILL DEWSBURY TOWN HALL

Black Dyke’s annual Christmas concert – always a sell out!

Tickets: £12 (£11 concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices on general sale from 12 Oct

Robin’s concerts at the Town Hall have been so popular that we felt that we just had to have him back! Since his last visit he has been playing concerts all over the world and has just returned from a trip which took him from Florida to Singapore. His third Dewsbury programme includes classic guitar music by Villa-Lobox and Albeniz.

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

SATURDAY 16 JANUARY, 7.30 PM SLAITHWAITE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA MOUNTAINS AND MELODY HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

BLACK DYKE BAND - Dewsbury

Conductor: Benjamin Ellin Soloist: Artem Kotov Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5 Richard Strauss: Alpine Symphony If last season’s Carmina Burana gave us a spectacular vision of Man wrestling with his own passions and desires, then this concert will offer a vision of the vast and monumental phenomena that are the Alps. Alpine Symphony is not only a huge work for huge forces but also a piece with some incredible intimacy and delicacy. Written at a time of great global change it perhaps asks us to remember a little humility whilst being in awe of some of the natural world’s most dramatic statements.

Pre Concert Talk, 6.30pm All pre-concert talks will be held in the main concert hall and are free to all attending the concert Tickets: £9.50 - £14.50 (£7 concessions in Area and Gallery only) from Kirklees Booking Offices

MONDAY 25 JANUARY, 1PM ORGAN CONCERT – ROBERT QUINNEY (WESTMINSTER ABBEY) GREAT TRANSCRIPTIONS HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL J S Bach: Sinfonia to Cantata 29 J S Bach: Jesu, joy of man’s desiring J Brahms: Variations on a theme by Haydn Op. 56 G F Handel: Concerto in F Op 4 No 5 W Walton: Touch her soft lips and part W Walton: Popular Song R Wagner: Prelude to The Mastersingers Tickets: £4 (£3 concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices or pay on the door

SATURDAY 30 JANUARY, 7.30PM AMERICAN WRESTLING WORLD CUP SUPERBRAWL USA TV ALL STARS AND TEAM GB HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Family entertainment with Tag Team Mania, Ladies Challenge and K.O. Tournament.

Tickets: £10 children, £12 adults and £36 family saver from Kirklees Booking Offices

TO WNHALLS ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE November 2009 - February 2010

FRIDAY 18 DECEMBER, 7.30PM THE LINDLEY BAND PROUDLY PRESENT GALA XIV HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Starring Martin Gold 24ct comedy, The New Mill Male Voice Choir, The Honley Ladies Choir, The Clifton Handbell Ringers and Dancers from the Dorothy Stevens School of Theatre and Dance.

Tickets: £6.50 - £15 tel: 01484 223200 or call into Huddersfield Central Library to the visitor information point.

SATURDAY 19 DECEMBER, 7.15PM HUDDERSFIELD METHODIST CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Special Guests: Jane Hobson and Friends, Skelmanthorpe Band and Conductor Alan Brearley Tickets: £12 centre balcony; £11 side balcony; £11 Area; £8 Gallery (concessions £1 off for Senior Citizens in the Area and Children and Students half price) from Kirklees Booking Offices a month before the concert or call 01484 542257

SUNDAY 20 DECEMBER, 7.30PM (DOORS OPEN 6.45PM) BLACK DYKE BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Black Dyke’s annual Christmas concert – always a sell out!

Tickets: £12 (£11 concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices on general sale from 12 Oct

WEDNESDAY 30 DECEMBER, 2.30PM ORCHESTRA OF OPERA NORTH - VIENNESE WHIRL HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Definitely a highlight of the season for many, so do remember to book early for our ever-popular afternoon of Viennese classics.

Programme to include: Johann Strauss II: Waldmeister Overture Wine, Women and Song Waltz 1001 Night Waltzes Persian March Roses from the South Waltz Magic Bullets Pizzicato Polka On the Beautiful Blue Danube Conductor: Guido Johannes Rumstadt Tenor: Robert Murray Compere: Dougie Scarfe Tickets: £12 all areas (£4 concessions for under 26s only)

TEA DANCES

Cleckheaton Town Hall, 2 - 4pm December 8, 22 and 29 January 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28 February 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 and 25 Admission £1.50 including tea and biscuits TUESDAY 19 JANUARY TO SATURDAY 23 JANUARY, 7.15PM OR SATURDAY MATINEE AT 2PM (DOORS OPEN 6.30PM AND 1.15PM) SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARVES DEWSBURY TOWN HALL Dewsbury Collegians Amateur Operatic Society present this popular pantomime.

Tickets: Balcony: £7.50 no concessions; Stalls: £7 with £5 concessions and Tuesday special offer: 2 tickets for £9 stalls only All usual concessions apply plus special rate for block bookings Tickets available from Kirklees Booking Offices, tel: 01924 324501 or tel: Marion Kenyon 01924 492742

THURSDAY 21 JANUARY, 7.30PM ORCHESTRA OF OPERA NORTH – THE NUTCRACKER HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Arguably the finest of Russian ballet scores, inarguably the most popular! The Nutcracker contains some of the most famous music of all time, so join us and revel in classics such as the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Waltz of the Flowers.

Solo performances by David Greed, Leader of the Orchestra of Opera North, are always something special, so his performance of Britten’s Violin Concerto is bound to be one of the events of the season. Martin Andre, who had such a hit with Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet in 2006, conducts.

Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel Prelude Britten: Violin Concerto Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker Act II Conductor: Martin Andre Violin: David Greed Pre-concert discussion at 6.40pm in the Main Hall Tickets: £7-£21.50 plus concessions from Kirklees Booking Offices

THURSDAY 4 FEBRUARY, 7.30PM NORTHERN SINFONIA – JUPITER AND THE SKY AT NIGHT DEWSBURY TOWN HALL The opening chords of Sibelius’ Pelleas et Melisande, which became so well known as the introductory music to the Sky at Night, conjure a sound world that evokes perfectly the melancholy Maeterlinck story. Leeds Conductors Competition winner Garry Walker returns alongside Guy Johnston, one of the most prodigiously talented cellists of his generation, in one of the two greatest 19th century concertos for the instrument; and Mozart’s final symphony, one of the wonders of the world, rounds off an exceptionally strong programme.

Sibelius: Pelleas et Melisande Schumann: Cello Concerto Mozart: Symphony No. 41 in C Jupiter Conductor: Garry Walker Cello: Guy Johnston GARRY WALKER - Dewsbury Pre-concert discussion at 6.40pm in the Main Hall Tickets: £6-£16.50 (plus concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices

SATURDAY 6 FEBRUARY, 7.30PM (DOORS OPEN 6.30PM) HUDDERSFIELD PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Natalia Luis-Bassa conducts Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra in a concert of family-oriented music Offenbach – Overture Orpheus in the Underworld Elgar – Suite No 2 – The Wand of Youth Dukas – The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Grieg – Suite No 1 – Peer Gynt Britten – The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra Tickets: £5-£15 (concessions available) from Kirklees Booking Offices

MONDAY 11 JANUARY, 1PM ORGAN CONCERT – DR GORDON STEWART HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

L Vierne: Symphonie 3 (first movement) J Stanley: Toccata for the flutes J S Bach: Toccata, Adagio and Fugue R Cockroft: Fantasia In nominee R Cockroft: New Piece Harrison Oxley: Clarinet Tune A W Ketelbey: In a Persian Market L Vierne: Toccata in B flat Minor Tickets: £4 (£3 concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices or pay on the door

WEDNESDAY 10 FEBRUARY, 12.30PM DEWSBURY LUNCHTIME CONCERT - RACHEL MOSLEY AND PAUL GIBSON WITH MICHAEL CLEAVER DEWSBURY TOWN HALL Soprano Rachel Mosley and baritone Paul Gibson are joined by Dewsbury regular Michael Cleaver in a programme of songs and duets on the theme of love for just a few days before Valentine’s Day. Music from Purcell to Gershwin, some of it very beautiful and some of it just great fun!

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

SATURDAY 13 FEBRUARY, 7.30PM AMERICAN WRESTLING WORLD CUP SUPERBRAWL USA TV ALL STARS AND TEAM GB DEWSBURY TOWN HALL Family entertainment with Tag Team Mania, Ladies Challenge and K.O. Tournament.

Tickets: £10 children, £12 adults and £36 family saver from Kirklees Booking Offices

WEDNESDAY 17 FEBRUARY, 7.30PM BBC PHILHARMONIC – TCHAIKOVSKY’S ROMEO AND JULIET HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Schumann’s four symphonies are the most original essays in the form to be composed after Beethoven’s, as his fourth and final symphony amply demonstrates. We are delighted that the BBC Philharmonic has become such an established part of the season in recent years, and the orchestra is sure to thrill in a programme that also includes Tchaikovsky’s ever-popular Fantasy Overture and a glorious violin concerto from mid-20th century Hollywood’s composer of choice.

Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture Korngold: Violin Concerto Schumann: Symphony No. 4 in D minor (1841 version) Conductor: Juanjo Mena Violin: Erik Schumann Tickets: £7-£21.50 (plus concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices

ERIK SCHUMANN - Huddersfield

D Buxtehude: Praeludium in E minor W Walond: Introduction and Toccata J S Bach: Trio Sonata 6 E Bossi: Theme and Variations B Strayhorn: Lotus F Swinnen: Chinoiserie C M Widor: Symphonie 6 (first movement) Tickets: £4 (£3 concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices or pay on the door

NATALIA LUIS-BASSA - Huddersfield

SATURDAY 6 FEBRUARY, 7.30PM AMEN CORNER - 60S SUPERSTARS LIVE IN CONCERT! CLECKHEATON TOWN HALL MARTIN ANDRE - Huddersfield

KIRKLEES BOOKING OFFICES

AMERICAN WRESTLING - Huddersfield

MONDAY 8 FEBRUARY, 1PM ORGAN CONCERT – DR GORDON STEWART HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

DEWSBURY TOWN HALL BOX OFFICE TEL: 01924 324 501 Dewsbury Town Hall, Old Wakefield Rd, Dewsbury WF12 8DQ HUDDERSFIELD INFORMATION CENTRE 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

Tickets: £14, tel: 01924 324501

FRIDAY 19 FEBRUARY TO SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARY MRS SUNDERLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Come along and join the audience at one of the country’s most prestigious festivals.

Pay on the door £1-£3 for morning, afternoon and evening sessions. Reserve your seat for the renowned Gala Evening – compered by Dr Gordon Stewart – on Saturday 27 February at 7pm.

Tickets available from the Visitor Information Centre in Huddersfield Library, tel: 01484 223200 or at the Town Hall box office on the night.

GENERAL ENQUIRIES TELEPHONE 01484 221 900

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ART, CRAFTS AND SCULPTURE ❑ TO JAN 9 (EXCLUDE SUN) 9.00AM – 5.00PM Options Create, 7 George Street, Dewsbury, WF13 2LX. SEEDLING-ART – Artistes and designers celebrate nature's beauty. Also introducing The Serendipity Art Shop and The Kitchen's Christmas Menu. Admission/Enquiries: Free event. Clare Davies 01924 466844 ❑ RUNS UNTIL 8 JAN .MON – FRI 10.00AM – 5.00PM SAT 10-4PM Huddersfield Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. TIM HEAD: RAW MATERIAL EXHIBITION - This exhibition will bring together recent work by Tim Head that explores the contrary nature of the digital medium, its elusive material substance and its unsettled relationship with both ourselves and with the physical world. Admission/Enquiries: Huddersfield Art Gallery 01484 221964 ❑ EVERY WEDNESDAY TO 30/12/2009 Holmfirth Market, 38 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3JH. HOLMFIRTH VINTAGE MARKET A truly enticing market with a wonderful range of stalls bursting with antiques, collectibles, jewellery, retro, shabby chic and plenty of hidden gems. Admission/Enquiries: Maria Wilson 01484 223730 ❑ EVERY THURSDAY 7.30PM Waring Green Community Centre, Garden Road, Brighouse, HD6 2AX. BRIGHOUSE ART CIRCLE - Brighouse Art Circle welcomes new members of all abilities. It is a friendly society with a varied programme. This includes demonstrations, workshops, life models and exhibitions. During the summer months there are also some Tuesday afternoon outdoor meetings.

Admission/Enquiries: Les Boothroyd 01484 316236 ❑ TO 30 JAN INCLUSIVE. – Gallery Opening Times Batley Art Gallery, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. FROM BRADFORD TO BERLIN - PHOTOGRAPHY

BY ANDREW GOODALL - The exhibition will consist of 50 colour photographs taken in towns and cities including Berlin, Rome, Barcelona, Lille, Chicago, Strasbourg, Siena, Pisa, Amsterdam, London, Leeds and Bradford. Admission/Enquiries: Free entry. Access to first floor gallery via stairs or lift Batley Art Gallery 01924 326021 ❑ EVERY SATURDAY 9.00AM – 4.00PM Holmfirth Markets, 38 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3JH. HOLMFIRTH CRAFT & FOOD MARKET - Browse through unusual and traditional craft items find something unique items for the home or a gift with a difference. Alongside this is a wonderful selection of fresh foods, from local meats, to fruit & veg, cheese and much more. Admission/Enquiries: Maria Wilson 01484 223730

W H AT ’ S O N ❑ FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH 10.00AM Options Create, 7 George Street, Dewsbury, WF13 2LX. ARTS AND CRAFT FAIR - Visit OPTIONS CREATE on the first Saturday of every month to browse a variety of arts and craft stalls from local artists.

Admission/Enquiries: Clare Davies 01924 466844

A new programme of 1 day Saturday workshops for different abilities commences in November through to April. Run by local artist Richard Gawthorpe using the spectacular surroundings of Oakwell Hall as inspiration.

Admission/Enquiries: Booking essential. £22 per person per class Oakwell Hall 01924 326240

❑ VARIOUS DATES West Yorkshire Print Workshop, 75a Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AT. NEW PRINTMAKING COURSES - Courses available for beginners and experienced in screen printing, etching, textile printing, collagraph, photo-etching, kiln formed glass jewellery and felt-making and mixed-media.

Courses run as 1 day courses (usually Saturdays), weekend courses and evening classes.

Admission/Enquiries: All courses are run on the premises. Pre-booking required. West Yorkshire Print Workshop 01924 497646

❑ RUNS FROM FRI 29 JAN – SUN 31 JAN 11.00AM – 5.00PM West Yorkshire Print Workshop, 75a Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AT. JANUARY ART SALE - Pick up a bargain as WYPW artists clear out their studios and offer their work at knock- down prices. All original artworks under £50!!

Admission/Enquiries: Free entry, Wheelchair access and disabled toilet facility West Yorkshire Print Workshop 01924 497646

❑ EVERY WED FROM 6 JAN – 27 JAN 7.00PM – 9.00PM. West Yorkshire Print Workshop, 75a Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AT. LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS - Untutored life drawing.

Admission/Enquiries: £5 per session for non members, Free to WYPW members and Kirklees residents aged 55 and over. Wheelchair access and disabled toilet facilities. West Yorkshire Print Workshop 01924 497646 ❑ FROM 8 JAN - 28 JAN (EVERY TUES, WED & THUR) 6.30PM – 8.30PM West Yorkshire Print Workshop, 75a Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AT. PAINTINGS BY DINAH BOWDEN - A local artist presenting an exhibition of paintings inspired by local scenery in and around Mirfield, together with images informed by travels further afield. A preview will be held on Friday 8th January, 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

Admission/Enquiries: free entry, Wheelchair access and disabled toilet. West Yorkshire Print Workshop 01924 497646 ❑ WEDS 27 JAN 7.30PM Spen X Social Club, Moorlands House, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3SU. FLOWER ARRANGING DEMONSTRATION A demonstration of flower arranging entitled - Flowers Talk Admission/Enquiries: Guest admission £4 payable on the door. ❑ RUNS FROM 16 JAN – 13 MAR – Gallery Opening Times Huddersfield Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. DIALOGUES: JAKE ATTREE EXHIBITION - Drawings and paintings reflecting the changing face of Huddersfield town centre, with a selection of topographical pictures from the early nineteenth century, from the Kirklees Collection. Admission/Enquiries: Huddersfield Art Gallery 01484 221964 ❑ TO 10 APRIL SATURDAY.10.00AM – 4.00PM Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOPS AT OAKWELL -

❑ SAT 30 & SUN 31 JAN 10.00AM – 3.00PM Radiant Works, 1st Floor, William Street, Huddersfield, HD1 6AU. DRAWING FOR TEXTILES - Experimental drawing translated directly into fabrics - develop new ways of working And explore new textile skills.

Admission/Enquiries: £50 per person, all materials, lunch and refreshments included Dionne Swift ❑ SUN 31 JAN 10.30AM – 4.00PM Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ. SHEEP IN A DAY - RAG RUG WORKSHOP - Learning hooking, prodding and maybe some locker hooking to make a sheep wall hanging. Join us and let's make a whole flock! Admission/Enquiries: Booking essential Cost per workshop including lunch is £35.00 per adult. Tolson Memorial Museum 01484 223830 ❑ RUNS FROM 06/02/2010 TO 06/03/2010, Gallery opening times Batley Art Gallery, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. DEWSBURY ARTS GROUP SPRING EXHIBITION The popular annual Spring Exhibition of artwork by professional and amateur local artists returns. Admission/Enquiries: Free entry. Access to first floor gallery via stairs or lift Batley Art Gallery 01924 326021 ❑ MAKE YOUR OWN PUPPET THEATRE - Come and make your very own puppet theatre out of a cereal box!

Free - all materials provided. Admission/Enquiries: Booking essential at each library. MON 15 FEB .2.00PM – 3.00PM Birstall Library and Information Centre, Market Street, Birstall, WF17 9EN. Tel: 01924 326227 TUES 16 FEB - 10.30AM – 11.30PM Heckmondwike Library, Walkley Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0LY. Tel: 01924 325637 THUR 18 FEB - 2.00PM – 3.00PM Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. Tel: 01274 335170 WED 17 FEB .10.30AM Dewsbury Library, Dewsbury Retail Park, Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EQ. MARDI GRAS AT DEWSBURY LIBRARY - Make your own carnival masks and musical instruments.

Admission/Enquiries: Booking required. Phone or visit

Dewsbury Library, tickets available from 4th Jan. Dewsbury Library 01924 325080 ❑ WED 17 FEB 1.30PM – 3.30PM Huddersfield Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. MATERIALS, METHODS AND MAKING MARKS DROP-IN WORKSHOP- Come along for this drop in workshop exploring a variety of artwork on display. Try out some new techniques and create your own artwork to take home. Open to families and all ages.

Admission/Enquiries: free of charge, no need to book.

Huddersfield Art Gallery 01484 221964 ❑ THUR 18 FEB 11.00AM – 1.00PM & 2.00PM – 4.00PM Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ. RECYCLED RICHES - Half term holiday fun to link our Rough Guide to Rag Rugs exhibition. Recycle all sorts of scraps and rubbish into something really original and creative.

Admission/Enquiries: Tolson Memorial Museum 01484 223830 ❑ THUR 18 FEB & FRI 19 FEB 1.30PM – 3.30PM Huddersfield Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. DRAWING INTO PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH JAKE ATTREE - To accompany his Dialogues exhibition, Jake Attree will lead this inspiring drawing and painting course for young people aged 11-18. Booking is essential. Admission/Enquiries: Contact Ruth Gamble for costs and bookings Ruth Gamble 01484 221964

EXHIBITIONS, TALKS AND LEARNING ❑ TUES 8 DEC 10.00AM. Oakes Baptist Church, Baker Street, Oakes, Huddersfield, HD3 3ER. HALIFAX TO HONG KONG BY TRAIN - A presentation by Mr Geoff Budd. Organised by Huddersfield Pennine Probus Club. ❑ RUNS FROM 05/12/2009 TO 03/01/2010 INCLUSIVE, Museum opening times Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. CHRISTMAS AT OAKWELL The museum welcomes you to enjoy a taste of food, crafts and decorations and activities as would have been in the 17th Century.For further details of the programme of activities and workshops contact the museum. Admission/Enquiries: Adults £2; children £1, family £5.50 (reductions for Kirklees Passport Holders) Oakwell Hall 01924 326240 ❑ RUNS FROM 02/12/2009 TO 10/01/2010 INCLUSIVE. Thornhill Parish Church,Dewsbury, WF12 0JZ. SZOPKI IN THE SNOW A colourful photographic exhibition about polish cribs (szopki) and the people who make them. Featuring a beautiful szopka made by local families as part of a Polish Christmas celebration in 2001, along with two smaller cribs presented to

■ Dialogues Exhibition: Contemporary artist Jake Attree exhibits new work inspired by works from the Kirklees Collection. Looking up Kirkgate from Byram Street, graphite on paper 2009

W H AT ’ S O N Kirklees by the people of Bielsko-Biala - Kirklees' twin town and a szopka being made by the church's children's activity group. Admission/Enquiries: Free exhibition Kim Strickson 01484 223800

SESSION - Family history advice session. A free drop in session for advice on family History.

Admission/Enquiries: Free admission. Light refreshments available Pam Riding 01484 221949

❑ DAILY TO SUN 10 JAN - Museum opening times Red House Museum, Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4JP. CHRISTMAS PAST' EXHIBITION - Get into the Christmas spirit at this delightfully nostalgic exploration of Christmas customs and traditions. The sparkling displays feature enchanting 1950s trimmings and decorations, traditional toy Christmas presents, rare Victorian Christmas cards, Chinese lanterns and colourful Edwardian Christmas postcards. Admission/Enquiries: Admission free.

Access by stairs only. Helga Hughes 01274 335100

❑ WEDS 9 DEC 2.00PM Children's Bookshop, 37-39 Lidget Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3JF. AUTHOR VISIT WITH DAVID BENEDICTUS Author of the sequel to Winnie the Pooh - 'Return to the Hundred Acre Wood' visits to sign books and meet his readers.

Admission/Enquiries: Free event, booking essential Children's Bookshop 01484 658013

❑ TO SUN 18 APR - Museum opening times Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ. A ROUGH GUIDE TO RAG RUGS - An exhibition of traditional and contemporary rag rugs. Find out about their historic origins, be surprised by their splendour, and discover how this textile craft has gone global. Includes colourful hooked and prodded rugs, subtle shirred and braided rugs, even a stunning rag rug birthday cake.

Admission/Enquiries: Free of charge Tolson Memorial Museum 01484 223830 ❑ TO TUES 22 DEC 7.00PM – 9.00PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. LBT THEATRE WORKSHOPS - WRITE NOW - PLAYWRITING GROUP - LBT Theatre workshops offer an opportunity to learn new skills, socialise and have fun. Admission/Enquiries: Course Fees: £5.50 per session, concession £3.50.Madeleine Frost 01484 484450 ❑ TUES 8 DEC 7.30PM – 9.15PM Huddersfield Children's Library, Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. COSTA RICA, GEM OF CENTRAL AMERICA - The John Reynolds' Memorial Lecture; illustrated talk by John Mather. Admission/Enquiries: Mike Denton 01484 646990 ❑ WED 9 DEC 10.00AM – 12 NOON Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. FAMILY HISTORY ADVICE

❑ THUR 10 & 17 DEC 10.00AM – 1.00PM Dewsbury Library, Dewsbury Retail Park, Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EQ VOLUNTEERING KIRKLEES DEWSBURY DROP IN SERVICE - Looking for something new? Want to meet people, build on your skills or feel useful? Volunteering might be what you're looking for. It can be rewarding, challenging, interesting and most of all, enjoyable. Admission/Enquiries: Free admission Volunteering Kirklees 01484 226608 or 518457 ❑ WEDS 16 - SUN 20 DEC, WEDS-FRI 11-4PM, SAT-SUN 12NOON-4PM Red House Museum, Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4JP. REGENCY CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL - Experience the scents and colours of Christmas 200 years ago! Wander through atmospheric period rooms traditionally decked in early 19th century style with evergreens fresh from Red House gardens and meet the Red House cook as she prepares for Christmas. Activities and demonstrations each day. Museum Shop with unusual gifts.

Admission/Enquiries: Admission free. Access partly by stairs. Helga Hughes 01274 335100 ❑ SAT 5, 12, 19 DEC 2.00PM – 4.00PM Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. COOKING UP CHRISTMAS - Everyone looks forward to traditional Christmas dinner - but what kind of food was served up and how was it cooked in the 17th Century? Using the open fire and charcoal range, three afternoon workshops will teach people traditional cookery skills and give them a chance to make and eat the type of festive fayre that would have been enjoyed by the family of the house in the 1690s.

Admission/Enquiries: £10 per person, including

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ingredients and tuition, and places must be booked in advance. Oakwell Hall 01924 326240

Refreshments available. Birstall Library & Information Centre 01924 326227

❑ SUN 13 & 27 DEC 1.00PM – 3.00PM 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 - have a chat and meet the people maintaining and running the railway.

Admission/Enquiries: Michael Duncan 01924 474164

❑ THUR 21 JAN 7.30PM Holmfirth Civic Hall, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS. LIFE IN THE 1950S - A talk by local historian - Ian Dewhurst.

Organised by Holme Valley Civic Society.

Admission/Enquiries: Visitors £1 on the door Margaret A Hinchcliffe

❑ MON 14 & 21 DEC 10.00AM – 3.00PM The Volunteer Centre, Lord Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1RA. VOLUNTEERING KIRKLEES - HUDDERSFIELD DROP IN SERVICE - Looking for something new?

Want to meet people, build on your skills or feel useful?

Volunteering might be what you're looking for. It can be rewarding, challenging, interesting and most of all, enjoyable. Admission/Enquiries: Volunteering Kirklees 01484 226608 or 518457 ❑ WED 20 JAN (1ST & 3RD WED IN MONTH) 2.00PM Mirfield Library, Easthorpe Lodge, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AN. FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOPS - Would you like to put together and document your family tree? Workshops to help whether you are experienced or novice. Admission/Enquiries: Mirfield Library 01924 326470 ❑ SAT 19 DEC 2.00PM – 3.15PM Red House Museum, Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4JP. JANE AUSTEN'S CHRISTMAS' PRESENTATION - A 'History Wardrobe' presentation. Festive pleasures in the Age of Elegance. Inspired by the life and writings of Jane Austen, Gillian Stapleton dresses for a Regency party and explores details of festive food, original party games, Regency Christmas gifts and a thrilling ghost story! Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £5.00. Booking Essential. Helga Hughes 01274 335100 ❑ EVERY WED 6 JAN TO WED 24 FEB 10.00AM – 3.30PM Galpharm Stadium, Stadium Way, off Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6PG. Salvation Army Corps., 483 Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 8PA. MOVING MORE OFTEN - TRAINING COURSES - A council run training scheme is looking for volunteers to help deliver activities encouraging older people to be more active and improve their health. One day compulsory training then a choice of several other sessions are available.

Admission/Enquiries: For further information of times and course details contact Physical Activity Development Team - Louise H Taylor 01484 234095 ❑ FRI 8 JAN 7.30PM Huddersfield Astronomical & Philosophical Soc. Club Room, 4a Railway Street, Huddersfield, HD1. GALAXY CLUSTERS - LARGEST STRUCTURES IN THE UNIVERSE - A public lecture

by Dr John Stott from Liverpool John Moores University. Admission/Enquiries: £2 includes refreshments Huddersfield Astronomical Society 01484 348754 ❑ WED 13 JAN & SAT 16 JAN 10.00AM – 4.30PM: Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. A LESSON IN PHOTOGRAPHY - Ever popular digital photography courses for beginners and improvers. Run by Oakwell Halls Country Park Ranger and professionally trained photographer - Patrick Cowley. Admission/Enquiries: Improvers Class £22.00 per person Oakwell Hall 01924 326240 ❑ WED 13 JAN 1.00PM – 2.30PM Huddersfield Light Reading Room, Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. LOCAL HISTORY LUNCHTIME CLUB - THE STORY OF OAKWELL HALL. - Civil War, Brontes and the Mysterious Batts'-The story of Oakwell Hall.

Admission/Enquiries: free admission. Donation for refreshments Pam Riding 01484 221965 ❑ WED 20 JAN (1ST & 3RD WED IN MONTH) 2.00PM Mirfield Library, Easthorpe Lodge, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AN. FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOPS - Would you like to put together and document your family tree? Workshops to help whether you are experienced or novice. Admission/Enquiries: Mirfield Library 01924 326470 ❑ WED 20 JAN 8.00PM Lindley Library and Information Centre, Lidget Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3JP. CRAIG BRADLEY - Local poet, Craig Bradley will perform his poetry in his whacky style. He will be happy to sign copies of his books which will be on sale on the evening.

Admission/Enquiries: All welcome. Free event. Lindley Library and Information Centre 01484 222172 ❑ THURS 21 JAN 7.00PM Birstall Library and Information Centre, Market Street, Birstall, WF17 9EN. MICHAEL BUNTING - A FAIR COP Michael Bunting's dream of a life in the police turned into his worst nightmare when he was found guilty of assaulting an individual during arrest. Find out how he coped in prison and how he hopes to clear his name.

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets costing £2.00 (£1.00 concessions) are now available at the library.

❑ RUNS FROM 23/01/2010 TO 04/02/2010 INCLUSIVE. Oakwell Hall Visitor Centre Barn, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. ART IN THE BARN The 11th annual show of works by local artists - professional and amateur. A very popular event attracting many visitors.

Admission/Enquiries: Free event Oakwell Hall 01924 326240 ❑ TUES 26 JAN .7.15PM Technical Services, Room W5/10, University of Huddersfield, off Firth Street, Huddersfield, HD3 IRISH PEAT BOGS, CLIMATE CHANGE AND ARCHAEOLOGY' - Assessing records of past climate change shows both the causes of and man's response to this issue and possibly holds lessons for us all for the challenges of future climate change issues. Presented by Dr Graeme Swindles - University of Bradford. Admission/Enquiries: Visitors £2.00 on the door, Branch Sub £7 per annum J Broadbent 01484 650171 ❑ RUNS FROM SAT 30 JAN TO SUN 18 APR Museum Opening Times Red House Museum, Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4JP. MARY TAYLOR - AN INDEPENDENT YORKSHIREWOMAN' EXHIBITION - Discover the pioneering 19th Century life of early feminist Mary Taylor of Red House, great friend and inspiration to Charlotte Bronte. Mary's exceptional life included emigrating to New Zealand and starting a business, leading expeditions of young women mountain climbing in Europe and writing radical feminist articles and books. Access by stairs only.

Admission/Enquiries: Admission free. Access by stairs only Helga Hughes 01274 335100 ❑ FRI 5 FEB.7.30PM – 9.00PM Huddersfield Astronomical & Philosophical Soc. Club Room, 4a Railway Street, Huddersfield, HD1. PANSPERMIA SCIENCE FICTION OR SCIENCE FACT - A public lecture by Dr Terry Kee from University of Leeds.

Admission/Enquiries: £2 includes refreshments Huddersfield Astronomical Society 01484 348754 ❑ RUNS FROM MON 15 FEB TO SAT 20 FEB INCLUSIVE. 7.30PM – 9.00PM Huddersfield Observatory, off Blackmoorfoot Road, Crosland Hill, Huddersfield, HD4 7AF. OBSERVATORY OPEN WEEK - View the first quarter Moon and Mars.

Admission/Enquiries: Full price £2, concessions £1 Huddersfield Astronomical Society 01484 348754 ❑ THUR 18 FEB 10.00AM Batley Library, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. Tel: 01924 326021 THUR 18 FEB 2.00PM Thornhill Lees Library and Information Centre, 53 Brewery Lane, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 9DU. TEL: 01924 324178 IAN BLAND: PERFORMANCE POET - Ian Bland is a published poet and a lively performer. He will deliver a fun and interactive performance of his work and then children will get a chance to write a piece of poetry of their own.

Admission/Enquiries: Booking required. Phone or visit Batley Library from 4th Jan or Thornhill Lees Library. ❑ THUR 18 FEB .7.30PM Holmfirth Civic Hall, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS. NEW MILL PAST AND PRESENT IN PICTURES AND DOCUMENTS - An illustrated talk by David Cockman using pictures and documents collected by Civic Societys Local History Group. Admission/Enquiries: Visitors £1 on the door ❑ TUES 23 FEB 10.00AM Oakes Baptist Church, Baker Street, Oakes, Huddersfield, HD3 3ER. SOME HIGHER EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES - A talk by Mr Don Kirkby. Visitors Welcome. Organised by Huddersfield Pennine Probus Club.

Admission/Enquiries: D Laycock 01484 651030 ❑ TUES 23 FEB .7.15PM Technical Services, Room W5/10, University of Huddersfield, off Firth Street, Huddersfield, HD3 THE ATLANTIC SEABOARD' - The lecture by Steve Speak - Tyne & Wear Museums, will illustrate the mix of cultural differences and influences from the far north of Norway to the Iberian Peninsula.

Admission/Enquiries: Visitors £2 on the door, Branch sub £7 per annum J Broadbent 01484 650171 ❑ SUN 28 FEB 11.00AM – 3.00PM George Hotel, St Georges Square, Huddersfield, HD1 1JA. SPRING WEDDING FAYRE 2010 – a popular event with many exhibitors, view the surroundings and facilities of the hotel for your special event. Admission/Enquiries: £1.00 per person to include refreshments Heidi Foxhall 01484 515444

Huddersfield Branch

CATS FOR ADOPTION

CATS: Various colours, ages, £50 fee includes vaccination, neutering and microchip ■ Christmas at Oakwell Hall

Tel: Mrs Hirst 687710 Information Line: Tel 603200 www.rspca-huddersfield.org.uk

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W H AT ’ S O N GET TOGETHERS AND SOCIAL DANCE ❑ Every Wed 10.00am – 1.00pm. Your Health Club, New Hey Road, Salendine Nook, Huddersfield, HD3 3XF. YOUR COFFEE ROOM Opening its doors for you to have freshly brewed speciality coffees, hot chocolate, wellbeing teas and biscuits. Why not drop in after Your Nordic Walk leaving at 9.30am or after the PALS Healthy Heart Class starting at 11am. Admission/Enquiries: Lesley Turner 01484 646506 ❑ EVERY MON 1.00PM – 2.00PM TIL 16 DEC Huddersfield Sports Centre, Kirklees Active Leisure, Southgate, Huddersfield, HD1 1TW. BALLROOM 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: £3.20 Huddersfield Sports Centre 01484 223630 ❑ EVERY WED (EXCEPT 1ST WED OF MONTH) 8.00PM Old Golf House, New Hey Road,, Outlane, Huddersfield, HD3 3YP. HALIFAX & HUDDERSFIELD IVC (SOCIAL AND ACTIVITY CLUB), INFORMAL CLUB NIGHT. New members welcome. Admission/Enquiries: Halifax and Huddersfield Inter Varsity Club: halifaxhuddersfieldivc@btopenworld.co.uk; ❑ EVERY WED 1.30PM – 2.30PM Holmfirth Civic Hall, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS. BALLROOM 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: £3.00 ❑ EVERY MONDAY.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: Contact Janet Maude for further information.

Marsden Mechanics Hall Office 01484 844587 ❑ FRI 18 DEC 8.30PM – 11.00PM Birdsedge Village Hall, Penistone Road, Birdsedge, Huddersfield, HD8 8XP. QUIZ NIGHT - Monthly quiz night with supper & bar. Admission/Enquiries: £1.50 entry into quiz Roz Mears 01484 604289 ❑ WED 23 DEC .12.30PM Huddersfield Parish Church, Byram Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1BU. LUNCH-TIME EUCHARIST - Join us in the beautiful surroundings of the Church for prayers and Eucharist.

Admission/Enquiries: Free event Huddersfield Parish Church 01484 427964 ❑ THUR 24 DEC 23.30PM Huddersfield Parish Church, Byram Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1BU. MIDNIGHT MASS - Traditional candle-lit worship to welcome in Christmas Day. Admission/Enquiries: Free event. Huddersfield Parish Church 01484 427964 ❑ FRI 25 DEC 8.00AM & 10.00AM Huddersfield Parish Church, Byram Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1BU. CHRISTMAS WORSHIP – 8.00am Traditionally quiet early morning Holy Communion. 10.00am - Worship for all generations with Holy Communion and Christmas Carols.

Admission/Enquiries: Free event Huddersfield Parish Church 01484 427964 ❑ FRI 25 DEC 12 NOON – 4.30PM George Hotel, St Georges Square, Huddersfield, HD1 1JA. CHRISTMAS DAY 2009 – Enjoy Christmas Day with us, Bring the family for a well deserved treat and let us make this a wonderful stress free day. Relax and enjoy the finest food prepared by our team of Chefs. Admission/Enquiries: £49.95 per adult, £19.95 per child Heidi Foxhall 01484 515444 ❑ SUN 31 DEC .6.00PM George Hotel, St Georges Square, Huddersfield, HD1 1JA. NEW YEARS EVE 2009 - Why not bring in 2010 with a bang! Now that St Georges Square has been refurbished what better place to bring in the New Year? Admission/Enquiries: £65.00 per person. Heidi Foxhall 01484 515444 ❑ SAT 2 JAN .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.

Admission/Enquiries: Dewsbury Library 01924 325080 ❑ 1ST WED OF EACH MONTH 2.00PM – 4.00PM Whitechapel Church, Cleckheaton, BD19 6HR. OPEN HOUSE - A social event open to all, guest speakers, bric a brac stall; pre read books for sale and free light refreshments. Admission/Enquiries: Free event. Philip R Hardill

■ Festive Cooks - See Exhibitions, Talks and Learning ❑ EVERY THURSDAY.8.30PM – 11.30PM Number 11 Restaurant & Bar, 11 Huddersfield Road, Upperbridge, Holmfirth, HD9 2JR. HOLMFIRTH LIVE (OPEN MIC) - An brilliant showcase of local Holmfirth talent, when people of all ages and musical genre come together to enjoy a great evening out. You don't have to sing but if you want to participate simply turn up - the evening starts at 8.30pm.

Licensed bar and food available. Admission/Enquiries: Free Mrs Harrison 01484 688811 ❑ SAT 12 DEC 7.30PM 9.45PM Waverley House, Waverley Road, Off New North Road, Huddersfield, HD1 5NA. CHRISTMAS CONCERT - A concert of some Gilbert & Sullivan favourites and some Christmas music and readings. Admission/Enquiries: Dr B Merlin 01484 862743

❑ SAT 30 JAN .2.00PM – 4.00PM Batley Library, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. ENJOY GAMING! - Do you enjoy playing board games?

We have some great board games for you to try! A new informal games group for anyone aged 8 to 12. Admission/Enquiries: Batley Library 01924 326021

❑ SAT 12 DEC.8.00PM Syngenta Cellar, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. ALLAN TAYLOR & STEVE TILSTON - Two of the country's greatest singer song-writers join us for an evening of uplifting folk music. For 40 years Allan Taylor has flawlessly performed with his instantly recognisable voice and attractively dark and mellow, intricately detailed yet full-sounding guitar playing. Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528

❑ SAT 13 FEB .8.00PM – 11.45PM Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, HD7 6BW. VALENTINES DANCE - A dance for beginners or Fred & Ginger. Old time, modern and party danceing.

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £7, available from Marsden Mechanics Hall. Inc a sop supper. Marsden Mechanics Hall Office 01484 844587

❑ SAT 12 DEC 10.00 AM. Hepworth Holy Trinity Church, Butt Lane, Hepworth, HD9 1TF. SOUNDS LIKE CHRISTMAS A Festive treat of Christmas music in exhibition and live performance, with seasonal food and drink. Admission/Enquiries: £1 adults , children free Sheena Blunden 01484 688131

MUSIC ❑ THUR 10 DEC 10.30AM Huddersfield Parish Church, Byram Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1BU. U3A CAROL SERVICE - With the ladies choir and mixed choir, Vintage Brass and Christmas readings old and new everyone welcome. Refreshments served. Admission/Enquiries: Free event Huddersfield Parish Church 01484 427964 ❑ THUR 10 DEC 1.15PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. POSTGRADUATE PERFORMANCE STUDENTS - Performance by Postgraduate Performance Students Admission/Enquiries: Music Department 01484 472426 ❑ THURS 12 DEC 7.00PM St David's Church, Holmbridge, Holmfirth, HD9 2NQ. CAROL SERVICE AT ST DAVID'S CHURCH, HOLMBRIDGEVocal Expressions will be performing a number of festive arrangements for the local community as well as joining in with the congregation to enjoy some well known carols and hymns.

Admission/Enquiries: Becky Gill 01484852203 ❑ THURS 12 DEC 7.00PM St David's Church, Holmbridge, Holmfirth, HD9 2NQ. CAROL SERVICE AT ST DAVID'S CHURCH, HOLMBRIDGE Vocal Expressions will be performing a number of festive arrangements for the local community as well as joining in with the congregation to enjoy some well known carols and hymns.

Admission/Enquiries: Becky Gill 01484852203 ❑ THUR 10 DEC 7.30PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. THE UNIVERSITY EARLY MUSIC ENSEMBLE AND NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLE - Performance by The University Early Music Ensemble and New Music Ensemble.

Admission/Enquiries: Music Department 01484 472426

❑ SAT 12 DEC 7.30PM Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury WF12 8DD. A CELEBRATION CONCERT – Gala organ concert to celebrate the launch of the Dewsbury Minster CD with Borough Organist Gordon Stewart. Part of the Save the Minster – Roof Appeal. Tickets: £5 (including supper and glass of wine) available now from the Minster Reception Desk & Minster shop (next to W.H. Smith). 01924 457057 ❑ SUN 13 DEC 4.30PM – 6.00PM Heckmondwike Salvation Army Hall, Barrack Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0EJ. FAMILY CAROL SERVICE - A Carol Service led by the children to include lively carol singing and the re-telling of the Christmas Story.

Admission/Enquiries: Free Admission Heckmondwike Salvation Army 01924 408714 ❑ EVERY SUNDAY 8.00PM. Brooklands, Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 6JA. DJ ALAN KENT PRESENTS - Soul on Fire - 60s to present day soul anthems. ❑ MON 14 DEC .7.30PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. THE UNIVERSTY SYMPHONIC WIND ORCHESTRA AND BRASS BAND Performance by The University Symphonic Wind Orchestra and Brass Band. Admission/Enquiries: Music Department 01484 472426 ❑ TUES 15 DEC 1.15PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. UNDERGRADUATE COMPOSERS' SOCIETY - Performance by the Undergraduate Composers' Society. Admission/Enquiries: Music Department 01484 472426 ❑ WED 16 DEC 1.00PM Huddersfield Parish Church, Byram Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1BU. CAROL SERVICE FOR THE PEOPLE OF HUDDERSFIELD – You are invited to the ‘biggest and the best’ free carol service for the town with the wonderful sounds of ‘Pennine Brass’. Organised by Huddersfield Society of Chartered

W H AT ’ S O N Accountants. Admission/Enquiries: free event Huddersfield Parish Church 01484 427964

recorder players of our time. Admission/Enquiries: Music Department 01484 472426

❑ WEDS 16 DEC 7.30PM The Fleece Inn, The Village, Holmfirth, Holme, HD9 2QG. CAROLS AT THE FLEECE INN We will be performing festive favourites for diners and customers at Fleece Inn Holme Village. Admission/Enquiries: Free event Becky Gill 01484852203

❑ SAT 6 FEB 7.30PM (DOORS OPEN 6.30PM) Huddersfield Town Hall – Ramsden Street, Huddersfield HD1 2TA HUDDERSFIELD PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Natalia Luis-Bassa conducts the Orchestra in a concert of family oriented music. Offenbach – Overture Orpheus in the Underworld. Elgar – Suite No 2 The Wand of Youth.

Dukas – The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Grieg – suite No 1 Peer Gynt.

Britten – The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra.

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £5 - £15 (concessions available) from Kirklees Booking Offices. 01484 221900

❑ THUR 17 DEC 7.30PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. THE UNIVERSITY CHOIR AND CHAMBER CHOIR - The University Choir and Chamber Choir present 'A Festival of Light' Admission/Enquiries: Music Department 01484 472426 ❑ FRI 18 DEC 8.00PM Syngenta Cellar, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. SOUND WOMEN - Returning for a feast of festive fun, expect the usual eclectic mix of music, comedy and spoken word from some of the best up-and-coming women entertainers around. The event is hosted by singer songwriter Claire Mooney. ‘A presence worth noting and, in such apathetic times, a force the music world clearly needs’ - Big Issue in the North. Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ SAT 19 DEC .2.30PM – 4.00PM Huddersfield Parish Church, Byram Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1BU. CHRISTINGLE - a relaxed approach to Christmas worship for the whole family refreshments will be served. Admission/Enquiries: Free event Huddersfield Parish Church 01484 427964 ❑ SAT 19 DEC 7.30PM Marsden St Bartholomew Parish Church, Clough Lea, Marsden, HD7 6DN. CHRISTMAS BRASS BAND CONCERT - A fabulous concert featuring wonderful performances by Colne Valley Male Voice Choir and Marsden Silver Prize Band. Accompanied by Soloist Rowena Burton Mezzo Soprano and Compere Peter Armitage. Colne Valley Musical Director is Thom Meredith and accompanist Keith Swallow. Musical Director for Marsden Silver Prize Band is Glyn Williams. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £7.00 available from Marsden Band, CVMV Choir, Marsden Church & Duncan Hairdressers, Warehouse Hill, Marsden. Tel: 01484 845311 Marsden Parish Church 01484 844485 ❑ SUN 20 DEC 4.30PM – 6.00PM Heckmondwike Salvation Army Hall, Barrack Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0EJ. CAROLS

BY CANDLELIGHT - Reflective Christmas Worship including carol singing and meditations. Admission/Enquiries: Free Admission Heckmondwike Salvation Army 01924 408714# ❑ MON 21 DEC 8.00PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. THE ALBION BAND - The Albion Band Christmas Show is now into its 9th year and once again returns with its seasonal mixture of carols, spoken word, humorous readings, music and dance. Featuring the combined talents of Simon Nicol (Fairport Convention), Kellie While (Albion Band) Simon Care (Edward II) and the Guvnor himself, Ashley Hutchings, this show takes you on a guided tour through the Christmas customs of Britain. Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ MON 11 JAN 7.30PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. COULL STRING QUARTET Quarter in Residence at the universit of Warwick since 1977, performing and broadcasting extensively throughout the UK. Mozart: Quartet in D Minor K421; Ravel: String quartet; Mendelssohn:Quartet no 4 in E minor Op 44 no2.

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets from Huddersfield Information Centre, on the door or by posting a cheque to Huddersfield Music Society Michael Lord 01484 310104 ❑ TUES 12 JAN 7.30PM Phipps Concert Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. NEIL HEYDE - CELLO, PAUL ARCHBOLD - ELECTRONICS - Works for cello and electronics by Ferneyhough, Harvey and Alarez, alongside new compositions from Huddersfield postgraduate students, featuring the cutting-edge technological resources of Phipps Hall. Admission/Enquiries: Music Department 01484 472426 ❑ SAT 16 JAN 1.00PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. ADAM JANSCH AND RICHARD GLOVER 'IN TONES' INSTALLATION - Adam Jansch and Richard Glover perform 'in tones' installation.

Admission/Enquiries: Music Department 01484 472426 ❑ MON 18 JAN .7.15PM – 9.15PM Huddersfield Children's Library, Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. SIBELIUS - Presented by David Smith and Huddersfield Recorded Music Society.

Admission/Enquiries: non members £1.50 Huddersfield Recorded Music Society 01274 873677 ❑ EVERY THURSDAY TO 10 DEC Number 11 Restaurant & Bar, 11 Huddersfield Road, Upperbridge, Holmfirth, HD9 2JR. HOLMFIRTH LIVE (OPEN MIC) An brilliant showcase of local Holmfirth talent, when people of all ages and musical genre come together to enjoy a great evening out. You don't have to sing but if you want to participate simply turn up - the evening starts at 8.30pm. Licensed bar and food available. Admission/Enquiries: Free Mrs Harrison 01484 688811 ❑ MON 1 FEB 7.30PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. EDINBURGH QUARTET AND NICHOLAS ASHTON (PIANO) The Edinburgh Quartet was one of the first university-based quartets in the UK and is now resident at Napier University Edinburgh. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets available from Huddersfield Information Centre, on the ddor or by posting a cheque to Huddersfield Music Society Michael Lord 01484 310104 ❑ MON 1 FEB 7.15PM – 9.15PM Huddersfield Children's Library, Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. SOUTH OF THE BORDER - Presented

by Patricia Bayley and Huddersfield Recorded Music Society Admission/Enquiries: Non members £1.50 Huddersfield Recorded Music Society 01274 873677 ❑ TUES 2 FEB .1.15PM – 4.15PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. GUEST MASTERCLASS, MARTIN ROSCOE - PIANO Admission/Enquiries: Music Department 01484 472426 ❑ WED 3 FEB 1.15PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. ORGAN RECITAL ORGANISTS PLUS - Organ Recital:Admission/Enquiries: Music Department 01484 472426 ❑ THUR 4 FEB 1.15PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. JEREMIAS SCHWARZER - RECORDER - Jeremias Schwarzer is one of the leading

❑ TUES 9 FEB 1.15PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. GUEST RECITAL AND MASTERCLASS, CHRIS SWANN - CLARINET AND SAXOPHONE, JONATHAN FISHER - PIANO. Admission/Enquiries: Music Department 01484 472426 ❑ WED 10 FEB .12.15PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. MARK KNOOP - PIANO, SEVERINE BALLON - CELLO, CARL ROSMAN - CLARINET Besides their trio activities, Mark Knoop, Severine Ballon and Carl Rosman perform regularly as soloists, and both as members and guests with some of Europe's most prominent contemporary music ensembles. Admission/Enquiries: Music Department 01484 472426 ❑ THUR 11 FEB 7.30PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. KOREAN MUSIC 1 - Chan Hae Lee - Pansori Remix: Heungboga Seong Hee Park - pansori Ensemble directed by Barrie Webb. Admission/Enquiries: Music Department 01484 472426 ❑ SAT 13 FEB 7.30PM Batley Town Hall, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. BEAT CLUB SHOW Merseybeat Club Show - The fabulous music of the 60's Merseybeat era is recreated in a cavern club atmosphere. Featuring the music of the \beatles, The Searchers, Billy J, The Fourmost and Gerry Marsden. Admission/Enquiries: For further information contact Batley Town Hall Batley Cash and Information Office 01924 326050 ❑ SUN 14 FEB 2.00PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. THE KIRKLEES YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR CONTEST - The contestants in this prestigious contest perform a 15 minute programme with the winner taking a £1000 prize and trophy. The event provides a feast of entertainment from a variety of singers and instrumentalists who aspire to a professional career in music. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £4 (concessions £3) on the door. Enquiries tel: 01484 666205 David Hirst 01484 666205 ❑ MON 15 FEB .7.15PM – 9.15PM Huddersfield Children's Library, Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. THE DRAMA AND THE PASSION Presented by Sue Parker and Huddersfield Recorded Music Society.

Admission/Enquiries: Non members £1.50 Huddersfield Recorded Music Society 01274 873677 ❑ FRI 19 FEB 7.30PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. UNIVERSITY BIG BAND Performance by the University Big Band Admission/Enquiries: Tickets (01484) 430528 Music Department 01484 472426 ❑ TUES 23 FEB 1.15PM Phipps Concert Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. TRIO VD - A convert by this powerful rock-jazz virtuoso trio (guitar, saxophone, drums), followed by a workshop with students from Department of Music. Admission/Enquiries: Music Department 01484 472426 ❑ WED 24 FEB 1.15PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. ORGAN RECITAL - GRAHAM CUMMINGS AND DUNCAN DRUCE - Organ Recital by Graham Cummings and Duncan Druce. Admission/Enquiries: Music Department 01484 472426 ❑ THUR 25 FEB 1.15PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. GUEST MASTERCLASS, ROD FRANKS - TRUMPET - Guest Masterclass: Admission/Enquiries: Music Department 01484 472426 ❑ THUR 25 FEB 7.30PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. INTERART - MUSIC THEATRE FROM ROMANIA - Outrageous, entertaining InterArt's show features the composing and performing talents of Mihaela Vosganian, Irinel Anghel and Sorin Romanescu. Admission/Enquiries: Music Department 01484 472426 ❑ MON 1 MAR .7.30PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. 3RD YEAR AND POSTGRADUATE PERFORMANCE STUDENTS - Performances by 3rd year and postgraduate performance students.

Admission/Enquiries: Music Department 01484 472426 ❑ TO THUR 25 MAR 6.00PM – 8.00PM Hoot, Bates Mill, Milford Street, Huddersfield, HD1 3DX. Creative Arts Building, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. CREATIVE KEYBOARD WORKSHOPS - Starting this autumn Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival is offering a fantastic wealth of piano-related activities for adults. Our packed programme of workshops, surgeries and performances will help you to gain new skills in playing an instrument, whether you've never had the opportunity before, are looking for ways to get back into playing, or are simply seeking new and exciting performance opportunities. Admission/Enquiries: Free events, please book your place in advance. Participants are invited to book a 30 minute appointment between 5pm & 8pm. Heidi Johnson 01484 471116

OUTDOOR EVENTS AND FESTIVALS ❑ RUNS FROM 21/11/2009 TO 23/12/2009 INCLUSIVE. National Coal Mining Museum for England, Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH. SANTA UNDERGROUND GROTTO Visit Santa and his reindeer friend's 140 metres underground as Santa returns to his special underground grotto. Santa's Reindeer hunt. Santa has lost one of his reindeer at the Museum and he wants you and your family to help him find it. Follow the clues around the Museum site to find the letters that make the name of the missing reindeer. A great family activity for everyone to enjoy. You can purchase a sheet of clues for £1.00 from Reception.

Admission/Enquiries: There will be a charge for this event National Coal Mining Museum for England 01924 848806 ❑ SAT & SUN 15/16 DEC & FRI 21 TO MON 24 DEC. 10.00AM-5.00PM Kirklees Light Railway, Park Mill Way, Clayton West, HD8 9XJ. SANTA SPECIALS AT YORKSHIRE'S GREAT LITTLE STEAM TRAINS - Climb aboard the Santa Express and travel by steam heated carriages to our cosy grotto at Shelley Station where Santa will be waiting with sacks full of presents for all the

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■ Imbolc Fire Festival Marsden children. Admission/Enquiries: Special evening 'Twilight Trains' - Booking is essential for all Santa Special Trains. Please call 01484 865727 to book in advance of the event. Admin Team 01484 865727 ❑ SUN 13 DEC 1.00PM ONWARDS Wilton Park, Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 0AS. CAROL CONCERT Families are invited to join in the Carol Concert and Christmas activities. From 1pm, families will be able to join in Christmas cracker-making activities. Santa will be in the park and children under eight will receive a Christmas gift. There will also be a tombola and raffle.

The carol concert will start at 3pm and will be led by the Rev Patrick Senior, Vicar of St.Saviour's Church, Birstall. A brass band will provide the music. The event has been organised by the Friends of Wilton Park Admission/Enquiries: Free event Gerry Hird 01924 479962 ❑ SUN 13 DEC 4.00-5.30PM Marsden Park, Manchester Road, Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6LY. CAROLS IN MARSDEN PARK The Friends of Marsden Park invite you to enjoy a good old sing-a-long with Carols in Marsden Park. Please come along and listen to Marsden Silver Band perform a festive concert.

There will be plenty of audience participation to keep you warm and everyone is welcome - free admission.

Songsheets will be provided (please bring a torch) and refreshments will be available during the interval Admission/Enquiries: Free event David Sykes ❑ SAT 6 FEB 6.00PM. Marsden Village Centre, Marsden, HD7 6DU. IMBOLC FIRE FESTIVAL - Imbolc is based on a 2000 year old Celtic festival, marking the first signs of spring. It features a procession, fire 'circus' drama and music. Starts at Marsden Station (tbc).

Admission/Enquiries: Free Kirklees Countryside Unit 01484 234076 ❑ RUNS FROM 16/11/2009 TO 15/02/2010 INCLUSIVE. Creative Arts Building, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. PIANO SURGERIES Starting this autumn Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival is offering a fantastic wealth of piano-related activities for adults. Our packed programme of workshops, surgeries and performances will help you to gain new skills in playing an instrument, whether you've never had the opportunity before, are looking for ways to get back into playing, or are simply seeking new and exciting performance opportunities.

Admission/Enquiries: Free events, please book in advance. Participants are invited to book a 30 minute appointment between 5pm & 8pm. Heidi Johnson 01484 471116

STAGE AND THEATRE

home. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £5, £4 concessions, Family (2 adults 2 children) £15 available from P. Middleham 01924 522993. Bryan Middleham 01924 522993

❑ RUNS FROM TUES 8 TO SAT 19 DEC EXCLUDING MONDAYS. VARIOUS TIMES Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. TREASURE ISLAND - Swashbuckling sword fights, sea shanties, skeletons, storms, seasickness and scurvy - Treasure Island has the lot!

Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528

❑ SUN 31 JAN 7.30PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. COMEDY ALL STARS DEF JAM EDITION - It finally had to happen, after July's hugely successful international comedy clash, Karnak Entertainment returns to the Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield, with arguably its finest line up yet. Arguably the biggest show to hit the UK since Chris Rock...

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £16.50, NUS concessions £14 Lawrence Batley Theatre Box Office 01484 430528

❑ WED 9 & THUR 10 DEC 8.00PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. COMEDY CELLAR - The Comedy Cellar can positively guarantee a 'White Christmas' as we feature the sublime Andy White for a two night run. Supported by the wickedly witty songs and patter of Ruth E Cockburn, get ready for a feast of yuletide comedic cheer. Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ RUNS FROM THUR 10 TO SUN 13 DEC VARIOUS TIMES St Mary's Social Club and Parochial Hall, Melton Street, Crossbank, Batley, WF17 8PT. HAPPY CHRISTMAS 09 - An exciting full to bursting Christmas stocking of a show for all ages with Carols, Christmas Songs, a pantomime (Sleeping Beauty). Santa Claus will come and give all children a present.

Admission/Enquiries: St Marys Parochial Hall, 01924 503758 ❑ FRI 11 DEC .7.30PM Marsden Library, Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, HD7 6BW. STORIES FROM THE TREE OF LIFE: THE SINGING BONES - THE SINGING BONES is a blend of the best elements of storytelling, live music and theatre.

Charming and chilling by turns, it conjures unforgettable images in the mind's eye and raises the hair on the back of the neck. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £4 / £3 concessions (includes glass of wine or soft drink) available from Marsden Information Point -Tel:01484 222592 and Marsden Library Tel: 01484 222555 Email: Marsden.library@kirklees.gov.uk ❑ RUNS FROM SAT 9 JAN TO SAT 16 JAN EXCLUDING TUES 12 & WED 13 JAN Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. ALADDIN - A family pantomime performed by Huddersfield Light Opera Company. Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ THUR/FRI/SAT 29/30/31 JAN 7.00PM & SAT 31 JAN 2.00PM Mirfield Trinity Methodist Church Schoolroom, Trinity Street, Mirfield, WF14 8AD. TREASURE ISLAND A pantomime for all the family.

Come sail the seven seas with the dastardly Long John Silver and seek the buried treasure. Help guard Spot's bone, help Jim find his love and help bring the treasure

❑ FRI 5 FEB 7.00PM The Picturedrome, Market Walk, Holmfirth, HD9 1DA. LIVE AMERICAN WRESTLING Live American Wrestling brought to Holmfirth by Shooting Star Wrestling. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets available from the Venue and the SSW website. Matt Thomas 01138150810 ❑ RUNS FROM TUE 9 TO SAT 13 FEB - 7.15PM & 2.15PM MAT SAT 13 Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. THE KING AND I - Lindley Church Amateur Operatic Society proudly present this wonderful musical.

Admission/Enquiries: tickets £10 - £17 Lawrence Batley Theatre Box Office 01484 430528 ❑ RUNS FROM TUE16 TO SAT 20 FEB – 7.30PM & 2.15PM SAT MAT Birchencliffe St Philip's Parish Community Centre, Briarlyn Road, Birchencliffe, Huddersfield, HD3 3NP. MOTHER GOOSE Pantomime- Written by our own Principal Boy. All the fun of the Panto with singers, dancers and a cuddly goose.

No scary bits so suitable for everyone. Join in the boos and cheers. Admission/Enquiries: Book tickets by ringing 01484 312544 P M Rowley 01422 440152 (daytime)

WALKS, RIDES AND CONSERVATION ❑ WED 9 DEC 9.30AM – 4.00PM Mirfield Library Car Park, Station Road, Mirfield, WF14 8LL. TIDYING UP A PATH - Join the Kirklees Countryside Volunteers for a conservation event. Meet at 9.30 am in Mirfield Library car park, Station Road, Mirfield (Grid Ref. SE 203 197) (Postcode WF14 8LL) or 10.00 am on site at Headlands Road, Liversedge (across from the Abattoir). (Grid Ref. SE 202 235) Telephone Nigel on 07746973281 (evenings) if further details are required. ❑ SAT 12 DEC 9.45AM. Marsden Railway Station, Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH. THE CUCKOO CIRCULAR - A medium circular walk of 10 miles organised by Huddersfield CHA Walking and Social Club. Admission/Enquiries: Eileen Blakey 01484 534521

❑ SAT 12 DEC 10.00AM . The Marsh Inn, Cleckheaton, BD19 3JP. THE MARSH FIGURE OF EIGHT - 5 miles Moderate walk with leader Mike.

01924 462811 Start GR: SE 193 250 (BD19 3JP) Non members welcome. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531 ❑ SUN 13 DEC 1.25PM – 4.00PM Marsden Railway Station, Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH. CANAL AND CAT HOLES - Join Malcolm and the Kirklees Countryside Volunteers for 3-4 miles slow paced medium walk. Half day with short climbs. 1.30 pm outside Marsden Railway Station (Grid Ref. SE 047 118) Enquiries:Oliver 07971192383 (eve); Susan 07979292781. signpost.kirklees@yahoo.co.uk ❑ SAT 19 9.40AM – 4.00PM Denby Dale Railway Station, Denby Dale, HD8 8QE. THE SANTA HAT WALK - Join Liz and the Kirklees Country Volunteers and the Penistone Line Partnership for a joint 9 miles medium, theme, linear, train walk on Saturday 19 December. 9.40 am on the platform at Denby Dale Station, (Grid Ref. SE 224 085) ( Postcode HD8 8QJ) .

Christmas headgear, mince pies and mulled wine in your flask are recommended for this festive walk which finishes at Stocksmoor Railway Station. NB. Return train ticket is much cheaper than two singles.

Enquiries:Oliver 07971192383 (eve); Susan 07979292781. signpost.kirklees@yahoo.co.uk ❑ SAT 19 DEC 10.00AM Mirfield Library Car Park, Station Road, Mirfield, WF14 8LL. RIVER, CANAL & GINNELS - 6 miles Moderate walk with leader Mike.

01924 462811 Start GR: SE 203 197 (WF14 8AN) Non members welcome. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531 ❑ MON 21 DEC 11.00AM – 2.00PM Castle Hill, Hillside', off Lumb Lane,, Almondbury, HD4. THE SUN STANDS STILL WALK - It is the longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere and its the Winter Solstice. Look forward to celebrating Yule and the beginning of the sun's return. Join the Castle Hill Ranger on a moderate 5 mile walk. No dogs allowed except Guide & Assistance Dogs.

Admission/Enquiries: Free- but booking essential.

Please telephone Tolson Memorial Museum – Julian Brown on 01484 223830. ❑ SUN 27 DEC 10.00AM Three Nuns Public House, Leeds Road, Mirfield, WF14 0BX. THE LAST FOOTSTEPS OF ROBIN HOOD - 5 miles Moderate walk with leader Mike. 01924 462811 Start GR: SE 181 211 (WF14 0BY). Part of The Ramblers Winter Walking Festival. Non members welcome. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531 ❑ MON 28 DEC 10.15am Berry Brow Railway Station, GR SE 137 138, Berry Brow, Huddersfield, HD4 7RA. ROUND THE HILL AGAIN - Join Tony and the Kirklees Countryside Volunteers for a 6 miles medium walk on field paths, lanes and through some woods.

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■ SEE PAGE 5 FOR DETAILS: GALAXY CLUSTERS LARGEST STRUCTURES IN THE UNIVERSE - A public lecture by Dr John Stott from Liverpool John Moores University (AP Photo/NASA) Spiral Galaxy M81

(Grid Ref. SE 137 138) (Post code HD4 7LP). Enquiries:Oliver 07971192383 (eve); Susan 07979292781. signpost.kirklees@yahoo.co.uk ❑ MON 28 DEC 10.30AM Primrose Lane GR: SE 198 246, A638, Littleton, Liversedge, BD19 5LY. HIGHTOWN HIKE- 8.5 miles Moderate walk with leader John – 0113 2383965. Part of The Ramblers Winter Walking Festival. Non members welcome. Start GR: SE 198 246 (BD19 5LY). Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531 ❑ TUE 29 DEC 10.00AM Ravensthorpe Railway Station, off Ravensthorpe Road, Ravensthorpe, WF12 9ED. POST BOXING DAY WALK - 5 miles Moderate walk with leader Mike Tel: 01924 462811. Part of the Ramblers Winter Walking Festival, non members welcome. Start GR: SE 228 199 (WF12 9ED). Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531 ❑ WED 30 DEC 1.30PM. Birkenshaw St Paul Church, Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, Bradford, BD11 2AU. THE BIRKENSHAW ROUND - 3.5 miles Moderate walk with leaders Paul & Chris. Start GR: SE 202 282 (BD11 2DR) Part of the Ramblers Winter Walking Festival. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531 ❑ WED 30 DEC 1.00PM Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. FESTIVE RAMBLE Meet ranger Amanda Walker outside the Countryside Centre for a Festive guided walk around the park. Admission/Enquiries: Free event. Booking essential.

Contact Oakwell Hall Oakwell Hall 01924 326240 ❑ THUR 31 DEC 10.00AM. Dewsbury Railway Station, Dewsbury, WF13 1HF. GOOD BYE TO 2009 - 5 miles Moderate walk with leader Mike. 01924 462811. Start GR: SE 243 217 (WF13 1HF) Part of the Rambers Winter Walking Festival, non members welcome.

Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531 ❑ FRI 1 JAN 1.00PM – 4.00PM. Kirkburton Car Park (nr. Parish Church), Kirkburton, HD8 0SF. ANOTHER YEAR, ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY - Join Margaret and the Kirklees Countryside Volunteers for a 4-5 Miles Medium Walk on undulating route both sides of Beldon Brook. Meet Margaret at 1.00 pm in the car park opposite the top gate of the parish church, Huddersfield Road (B6116), (Grid Ref. SE 198 123) (Post code HD8 0SU). Enquiries: Oliver 07971192383 (eve); Susan 07979292781. signpost.kirklees@yahoo.co.uk

Scholes, Cleckheaton, BD19 6NR. DREILAND PUNKT - 6 miles Moderate walk with leaders Paul & Chris. Start GR: SE 166 259 (BD19 6NR). The final walk of the Ramblers Winter Walking Festival, non members welcome Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531 ❑ MON 4 JAN 1.00PM Oakwell Hall Top Car Park, Birstall, WF17 9LG. SNICKETS, GINNELS & ALLEYWAYS - 4 miles leisurely walk with leader Kathleen. Tel: 01924 471473 Start GR: SE 217 270 (WF17 9LG). Non members welcome. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531 ❑ SAT 9 JAN 10AM-5PM Car park by the Church/School in Scissett, Huddersfield, HD8 9JG. STARTING FROM SCISSETT Join Oliver and the Kirklees Countryside Volunteers for a 10 miles medium walk and wander through the rolling countryside of this ever-popular area.

Be prepared for mud! Admission/Enquiries: Susan - Kirklees Countryside Volunteers Mobile: 07979292781Email: signpost_kirklees@yahoo.co.uk ❑ SUN 10 JAN, 9.30AM – 5.00PM Mirfield Library Car Park, Station Road, Mirfield, WF14 8LL. HEDGE-LAYING Join the Kirklees Countryside Volunteers for this Hedge Laying Conservation Event. Be prepared for mud!. 9.30am Mirfield Library car park, Station Road, Mirfield (Grid Ref. SE 203 197) 10.00 am Dalton Bank Nature Reserve, Dalton Bank Road, Huddersfield (Grid Ref. SE 170 185).

Adission/Enquries: Nigel - Kirklees Countryside Volunteers 07746973281 (evenings only) ❑ SUN 10 JAN 10.00AM New Mill Car Park A635, New Mill, HD9 1JL. NEW MILL CIRCULAR - a medium circular walk of 9/10 miles organised by Huddersfield CHA Walking and Social Club.

Admission/Enquiries: Eileen Blakey 01484 534521 ❑ SUN 10 JAN 1.30PM Dewsbury Town Hall, Wakefield Old Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8DG. THORNHILL LEES, EDGE & CANAL - 5 miles Moderate walk with leader Ken. Tel: 01924 494617. Start GR: SE 247 217 (WF12 8DG). Non members welcome.

Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531 ❑ SAT 16 JAN 10.00AM The Woodman Inn, Hartley St, Dewsbury, WF13 2BJ. TO HOWLEY HALL & BACK - 5 miles Moderate walk with leader Mike. Tel: 01924 462811. Start GR: SE 242 224 (WF13 2BJ) Non members welcome. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531

❑ SAT 2 JAN 10.00AM. Mirfield Parish Church, Dunbottle Lane/Church Lane, Mirfield, WF13 9HU. WELCOME TO 2010 - 5 miles Moderate walk with leader Mike. Tel: 01924 462811 Start GR: SE 211 203 (WF13 9HX). Part of the Ramblers Winter Walking Festival. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531

❑ SAT 16 JAN .10.30AM Castle Hill Top Car Park, Off Lumb Lane, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD4 6TA. THE VIEW FROM CASTLE HILL - An easy circular walk of 5.5 miles organised by Huddersfield CHA Walking and Social Club. Admission/Enquiries: Eileen Blakey 01484534521

❑ SAT 2 JAN 10AM Try Cycling, 9a North Road, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0NX. EASY RIDERS - KIRKBURTON TO SHEPLEY AREA Meet Ken Roberts and members of Huddersfield & District CTC for an easy paced cycle ride around the area of Shepley. Admission/Enquiries: John Gleadow 01484 234077

❑ SAT 16 JAN 1PM Coronation Park, Queens Road West (Grid Ref. SE 115 155), Cowlersley, Huddersfield, HD4 5SR. HIGH AND LOW Join susan and the Kirklees Countryside Volunteers for a 5 Miles Easy/Medium slow-paced uphill walk with views over the Colne Valley.

Manchester Rd A62, side of Queens Public House (Grid Ref. SE 115 155) ( Post code HD4 5SU) Admission/Enquiries: Susan - Kirklees

❑ SUN 3 JAN 11.00AM. The Walkers Arms, 2 Scholes Lane,

Burning off that Christmas pud in Nostell's Park is time well spent Nostell Priory & Parkland, Doncaster Road, Wakefield, WF4 1QE.

Just south of Wakefield, with over 300 acres of parkland to explore, Nostell is a great place to bring the family to get some fresh air after Christmas. Park open dawn 'till dusk everyday.

Every Thursday and Friday at 10.30am

If you prefer a guide, join our walk leader. for a healthy walk every Thursday and Friday. Just meet in the car park at 10.30am.

Please check with property for walks during Christmas week.

For more information visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nostell or call 01924 863892 Registered charity no. 205846

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Countryside Volunteers Mobile: 07979292781Email: signpost_kirklees@yahoo.co.uk ❑ SUN 17 JAN 1.30-3.00PM Beaumont Park Main Gate, Beaumont Park, Huddersfield, HD4 7AY. ROCKS AND LANDSCAPES - BEAUMONT PARK A short easy themed walk. with wonderful views of the Holme Valley landscapes and spectacular cliffs, interesting rocks and features to see. The footpaths are slightly rough but this walk is accessible for wheelchairs.

Admission/Enquries: Kirklees Countryside Unit 01484 234076 ❑ SAT 23 JAN 10.00AM Almondbury Bus Terminal, Northgate, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8TA. WINTER JAUNT - A medium circular walk of 8 miles organised by Huddersfield CHA Walking and Social Club. Admission/Enquiries: Eileen Blakey 01484534521 ❑ SAT 23 JAN 10.30AM Thornhill Rectory Park Car Park, Thornhill, WF12 0JY. UP THE JUNCTION - 8 miles Moderate walk with leader David. Tel: 01924 476642. Start GR: SE 255 186 (WF12 0JY) Non members welcome. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531 ❑ SUN 24 Jan 10.00AM Car park behind the Post Office, Church Street (Grid Ref. SE 244 130), Emley, HD8 9RE. SILVER LINE INGS Join Dave and the Kirklees Countryside Volunteers on for a 8 miles medium walk, through fields to Shelley (and back) in hopefully not too bleak a midwinter. (Grid Ref. SE 244 130) (Post code HD8 9RE). Admission/Enquiries: Kirklees Countryside Volunteers Mobile: Nigel (eve) 0774697328, Oliver (eve) 07971192383Email: signpost_kirklees@yahoo.co.uk ❑ WEDS 27 JAN 1.00-4.00PM Wormald Street, SE210 236, 100 yds from Jctn Frost Hill/Westgate, Liversedge, WF15 6BG. BY HECK AND SEDGE AND BACK Meet Nigel and the Kirklees Countryside Volunteers on for a 5 Miles Easy Walk. Exploring some footpaths rarely used on guided walks. (Grid Ref. SE 210 236). (Post code WF15 6BG) Admission/Enquiries: Susan Kirklees Countryside Volunteers Mobile: 07979292781Email: signpost_kirklees@yahoo.co.uk ❑ SUN 31 JAN 1.30-4.00PM Car park, Holmfirth Road (A635), New Mill, Holmfirth, HD9 1LE. CHANGING PLACES Meet Alison and the Kirklees Countryside Volunteers for a 4 miles easy walk, slow paced especially up hills. Grid Ref: SE162 088 - HD9 1LU Admission/Enquiries: Susan - Kirklees Countryside Volunteers Mobile: 07979292781Email: signpost_kirklees@yahoo.co.uk ❑ SUN 31 JAN 11.30AM Huddersfield Railway Station, St. George's Square, Railway Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1JY. HUDDERSFIELD TO HECKMONDWIKE ALONG THE BROAD CANAL - 9 miles Moderate walk with leaders Paul & Chris. Specials: Public Tansport & Linear. Return to Huddersfield by Bus. Start GR: SE143 169 (HD1 1JB). Tel: 01924 470531 Non members welcome. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531

■ Winter walks in the Kirklees area

W H AT ’ S O N ❑ MON 1 FEB 1.00PM – 4.00PM Castle Hill, Hillside', off Lumb Lane,, Almondbury, HD4. WALK ON IMBOLC DAY - Come and join Julian the Castle Hill Ranger, on a moderate/hard 6 mile walk along some ancient pathways on and around Castle Hill. Come and celebrate the very first signs of spring!

Admission/Enquiries: FREE- but booking essential.

Please telephone Julian Brown 01484 223830 to book your place. ❑ MON 1 FEB 1.00PM Oakwell Hall Top Car Park, Birstall, WF17 9LG. A STEP BACK IN TIME - 3 miles Leisurely walk a special round Oakwell Country Park investigating landscape history with leader Kathleen.

Tel: 01924 471473 Start GR: SE 217 270 (WF17 9LG) Non members welcome ❑ SAT 6 FEB Nature Reserve car park, Dalton Bank Road, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 0HF. HEDGEROW BASKETS Come and create your own basket from materials gathered from the hedgerow, with Angela Cole from Yorkshire Hurdles. Bring a sharp pair of secateurs (ring if you dont). Admission/Enquiries: Simon Pedley 01484 234073 ❑ SAT 6 FEB 10.00AM – 2.00PM Emley Moor Mast (car park), Titus Lane, Emley, Huddersfield (GR SE222 128), HD8. EASY RIDERS - EMLEY MAST TO CLAYTON WEST Meet members of Huddersfield & District CTC for an easy paced cycle ride to Clayton West Light Railway. Admission/Enquiries: John Gleadow 01484 234077 ❑ SAT 6 FEB 9.35AM – 4.00PM Stocksmoor Railway Station, Station Road, Stocksmoor, Huddersfield, HD4 6XN. HEAD BACK TO HUDDERSFIELD Join Liz and the Kirklees Countryside Volunteers for a joint walk with the Penistone Line Partnership. This is a 8 Miles Medium, Linear, Train Walk (Grid Ref. SE 183 108) (Post code HD4 6XN). Book a one-way train ticket to Stocksmoor, then meander back into Huddersfield on foot. Admission/Enquiries: Susan - Kirklees Countryside Volunteers ❑ SUN 7 FEB 10.00AM Almondbury Bus Terminal, Northgate, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8TA. IN THE BLEAK MID WINTER - A medium circular walk of 8/9 miles organised by Huddersfield CHA Walking and Social Club. Admission/Enquiries: Eileen Blakey 01484 534521 ❑ SAT 13 FEB 10.30AM. Hartshead St. Peter's Church, Church Lane, Hartshead, WF15 8EU. BRUNTE WAY OFF PAT - 7 miles Moderate walk with leader Mark. Tel: 07988 422654 Specials: No Dogs Please Start GR: SE 179 232 (WF15 8EU). Non members welcome.

Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531 ❑ SAT 13 FEB 10AM-4PM Jctn Link Rd & Causeway (SE247 214), rear of Minster & Sports Centre, Dewsbury, WF12 8EL. WINTER WANDERLAND Join Tony and the Kirklees Countryside Volunteers for a 11 miles medium, linear walk. A walk mainly on lanes and field paths to end at Shepley Railway Station. (Grid Ref. SE 247 214) (Post code WF12 8EL).

Admission/Enquiries: Susan - Kirklees Countryside Volunteers Mobile: 07979292781Email: signpost_kirklees@yahoo.co.uk

a fun and achievable activity. Visit www.kirklees.gov.uk/jogkirklees or call Debra on 01484 234012

❑ SUN 14 FEB 9.30AM Mirfield Library Car Park, Station Road, Mirfield, WF14 8LL. MORE IMPROVEMENTS TO A FOOTPATH Meet Kirklees Countryside Volunteers at 9.30 am in Mirfield Library car park, (Grid Ref. SE 203 197) or 10.00 am on site at York Avenue/Netheroyd Hill Road, Cowcliffe/Fixby (Grid Ref. SE 145 188)( Post code HD1 6LQ).

Admission/Enquiries: Nigel - Kirklees Countryside Volunteers 07746973281 (evenings only)

❑ Health Walks Accompanied by a trained walk leader Health Walks are group walks lasting up to one hour and on flattish terrain, suitable for all ages and abilities, particularly if you have not walked regularly for sometime. Walking is good for your heart, lungs, muscles, bones and can help you feel more positive and provides an opportunity to meet people, make friends and enjoy the outdoors. More information is available in the Kirklees leaflet - 'Walking your way to health', available from libraries, information points or by calling Physical Activity Development Team at the Galpharm Stadium on 01484 234097

❑ SAT 20 FEB 10.00AM Junction of Caulms Road and Leeds Road (GR SE 251 221), Dewsbury, WF13 1NU. WOODS, FIELDS & LANES - 5 miles Moderate walk with leader Mike. Tel: 01924 462811 Start GR: SE 251 221 (WF12 7BU). Non members welcome.

Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531 ❑ SAT 20 FEB 10.00AM Newsome St John's Church, Jackroyd Lane, Newsome, Huddersfield, HD4 6JH. NEWSOME MEANDER - A medium circular walk of 9 miles organised by Huddersfield CHA Walking and Social Club. Admission/Enquiries: Eileen Blakey 01484 534521 ❑ SAT 27 FEB 10.30AM Marsden Railway Station, Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH. STANDEDGE FROM MARSDEN - A medium circular walk of 6.5 miles organised by Huddersfield CHA Walking and Social Club. Admission/Enquiries: Eileen Blakey 01484 534521 ❑ SUN 28 1.00PM Woodend Lane, By Primary School, Lower Hopton, WF14 8PR. LOWER HOPTON & COCKLEY HILL - 5 miles Moderate walk with leaders Paul & Chris. Tel: 01924 470531 Start GR: SE 199 195 (WF14 8PR). Non members welcome.

Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531

LEISURE AND SPORT ❑ Kirklees offers a wide variety of sports and leisure activities for people of all ages across the district in sports centres, sports clubs and in open spaces. For general sports information call in at your local sports centre or visit www.kirkleesactive.co.uk or www.kirklees.gov.uk/getintosport ❑ Sport4life Provides exciting sporting experiences for adults of all ages to help them get fit and stay fit including netball, badminton, swimming , volleyball, touch rugby, running and Fit4sport. For more information on what’s available contact Debra on 01484 234012 or debra.sargeant@kirklees.gov.uk ❑ Jog Kirklees A new programme aimed at those who are new or returning to jogging. Each session is taken by a qualified coach and provides a welcoming, social environment for peole of all fitness levels to take aprt in

❑ Buggyfit The ultimate fitness class for new mums wanting to get into shape after their new arrival. For further details call 01484 234097 or visit www.kirklees.gov.uk/buggyfit ❑ RUNS FROM 03/12/2009 TO 03/01/2010 INCLUSIVE. Piazza Shopping Centre, 23 Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2RS. HUDDERSFIELD ON ICE - Kirklees Council's open-air real ice-rink, opening for the fourth year.

Admission/Enquiries: Times and prices to be confirmed Maria Wilson 01484 223730 . ❑ EACH WEDNESDAY, 7.00-9.00pm The Zone, Off St Andrews Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6PT. TOUCH RUGBY - This has been a real success, with a mix of participants enjoying this fast, fun, non-contact game under the expert tuition of the Huddersfield Giants' Community Coaches. Admission/Enquiries: £4.50 The Zone 01484 484134 ❑ EVERY MONDAY, 1.30-2.30pm Whitcliffe Mount Sports Centre, Turnsteads Avenue, Cleckheaton, BD19 3AQ. FIT4LIFE AT 50+ - Fit4Life at 50+ is a fun, accessible instructor-led circuit class. Adults only.

Admission/Enquiries: £3.20 Whitcliffe Mount Sports Centre 01274 335130 ❑ EVERY SATURDAY, 5.00-6.30pm Whitcliffe Mount Sports Centre, Turnsteads Avenue, Cleckheaton, BD19 3AQ. COME AND TRY ROLLER HOCKEY! - Free sessions for children aged 7+ to try Roller Hockey.

Admission/Enquiries: Free Dan Messenger. Whitcliffe Mount Sports Centre 01274 335130 ❑ EACH MONDAY TO 26 FEB, 10.30-11.15am Ravensthorpe Health Centre, Netherfield Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3JY. CHAIR BASED EXERCISE SESSIONS - A fun, social and health improving session for women. Easy movements with breaks for stretching and relaxation. Please bring a drink (bottle of water) and wear loose comfortable clothing and footwear of pumps, trainers or a full shoe.

Admission/Enquiries: £1.80 per person per session Kirklees Physical Activity Development 01484 234097 ❑ SAT 19 DEC, 12noon – 3pm Dewsbury Town Centre, Dewsbury, WF13 1QE. WINTER HOLIDAY ACTIVITY PROGRAMME - West Yorkshire Youth Association, Open Access Street Dance Workshops.

13-19yrs Admission/Enquiries: Jane Rudman 01924 333400

Kirklees Concert Season New Year Highlights What better way to treat friends and family than bringing them the gift of music? Kirklees Concert Season are offering a 10% discount offer on any 3 orchestral concerts purchased together for the January to May 2010 orchestral concerts. All concerts are featured in the new year brochure which is available now from Kirklees outlets.

This offer is limited to the first 40 bookings on a first come first served basis. There are some exciting concerts to choose from and what’s more the first 40 people to take up this offer will automatically be entered into a prize draw to win a meal for two.

New Year highlights to choose from include popular favourite 'The Nutcracker' with the Orchestra of Opera North on Thursday January 21 at Huddersfield Town Hall. With some of the most famous music of all time, including 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy', and the 'Waltz of the Flowers,' this concert is the perfect start to the 2010 series of concerts.

On Thursday February 4, visiting orchestra the Northern Sinfonia, will be performing 'Jupiter and the Sky at Night' at Dewsbury Town Hall. Leeds Conductors Competition winner Garry Walker will return alongside Guy Johnston, one of the most prodigiously talented cellists of his generation. This powerful programme includes Sibelius' 'Pelléas et Mélisande', the opening chords of which became so well known as the introductory music to 'The Sky at Night', along with Mozart's final symphony 'Symphony No. 41 in C Jupiter', and Schumann's 'Cello Concerto.'

The BBC Philharmonic will perform Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet at Huddersfield Town Hall on Wednesday February 17. With an exciting programme that includes Tchaikovsky's ever-popular Fantasy Overture and a glorious violin concerto from mid-20th century Hollywood's composer of choice.

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From April to May 2010 there are three further Orchestra of Opera North concerts at Huddersfield Town Hall: Elgar Cello Concerto on Thursday April 1; The Planets on Wednesday April 28 and An Epic Ending on Thursday May 20.

Tickets can be booked at Kirklees Booking Offices: Visitor Information Centre, Huddersfield Library, tel: 01484 223200 Dewsbury Town Hall Box Office, tel: 01924 324501 Holmfirth TIC, tel: 01484 222444 Tel: 01484 234000 for a copy of the new brochure or visit www.kirklees.gov.uk/music Above: New brochure cover, Right: Juanjo Mena, Martin Andre, Top: Erik Schumann

Mrs Sunderland Music Festival DISCOVER

Friday 19 February to Saturday 27 February Huddersfield Town Hall

Come along and join the audience at one of the country’s most prestigious festivals. The Mrs Sunderland Music Festival started with Susan Sunderland (nee Sykes) who was a famous soprano soloist, born in Brighouse, near Huddersfield, in 1819. She was a founder member of the Huddersfield Choral Society for whom she also sang as a soloist. The accolade "The Yorkshire Queen of Song" followed a visit to London to sing for Queen Victoria. The Queen is said to have told her "I may be the Queen of England, but you are the Queen of Song".

The Festival started with money raised from the Golden Wedding concert 1888, held in her honour.

A committee of distinguished local men decided to start a Vocal Solo Competition to be held in Huddersfield and named as a tribute to this great Yorkshire soprano. It was initially for singers but later expanded to include pianists alternating annually with violinists.

The first "Mrs Sunderland" was

■ LAST YEAR : Young Musician of The Year Winner, Flautist, Sarah Bennett

held in April 1889 with 37 competitors - 27 lady singers and 10 pianists; Mrs Sunderland herself presented the prizes. A

choral class was introduced in 1895. The festival has taken place every year since except in 1940, the first year of World War II. Since its modest beginnings, the festival has expanded vastly so that it now covers nine days.

As well as an extensive range of vocal solo classes, there are classes for adult and junior choirs, piano, brass, woodwind, recorder, strings and percussion, as well as school orchestras and bands.

There is also a Speech and Drama section which includes solo verse-speaking, prepared reading, solo and group dramatic classes and poetry-writing.

It is affiliated to the British & International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech.

Join us in February 2010: pay on the door £1-£3 for morning, afternoon and evening sessions.

Reserve your seat for the renowned Gala Evening – compered by Dr Gordon Stewart – on Saturday 27 February at 7pm.

Tickets available from the Visitor Information Centre in Huddersfield Library, tel: 01484 223200 or at the Town Hall box office on the night.

THE NATIONAL COAL MINING MUSEUM

Underground tours

Interactive galleries

Pit ponies

Exhibitions

Adventure playground

Historic buildings

Nature trail

And much, much more!

Train rides FREE ADMISSION FOR EVERYONE On the A642 halfway between Wakefield and Huddersfield www.ncm.org.uk tel 01924 848806

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Kirklees What’s On

Make the most of your event!

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 March/April. 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 TUESDAY, JANUARY 20th, 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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Listings are free, but we reserve the right not to publish an entry, and information received may be edited at our discretion. We cannot normally include details of weekly classes, or club and society meetings (except for individual talks, etc), in either version of ‘Whats’ On’.

Where a group submits several entries we may publish only a selection.

Huddersfield will host The British Juggling Convention – BJC 2010 This exciting international festival takes place every year at different locations across the UK and every year it is organised by a different performance group operating out of the host town or city. It is the second largest convention of it's type in the world (second only to the European Juggling Convention) and attracts a multinational patron base, as well as world renowned circus performers.

The first BJC was held in 1988 in London at the Columbo Street Sports Centre; organised by Phillip Maxwell-Stewart (better known as Max Oddball) and has been operating on a yearly basis ever since. It has been held in most major cities across the UK including Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff, Nottingham, Edinburgh and Birmingham.

Every year there are activities held throughout the duration of the convention including on-site workshops hosted by professionals in the industry from 3 diabolo basics to 5 ball trick swap as well as special interest workshops like nail-up-the-nose and whip cracking.

This year the British Juggling Convention (BJC) is being held right here in Huddersfield, at the Huddersfield New College site. It is taking place from the 7th to the 11th of April 2010 and is being organised by Kaotik Arts Ltd, a local circus performance group.

This year they will also be joined by the BBMC - British Balloon Modelling Convention and also BYJOTY - British Young Juggler of the Year, which will be hosted at BJC2010.

Kaotik Arts was established by Stacie Murphy 3 years ago as a not for profit organisation providing a platform for young people and performers to come together to collaborate on projects and share skills.

Kaotik Arts has been closely involved with Kirklees Council over the years and has been involved in the Fire in the Sky Festival and Imbolc Fire Festival.

Some of the activities taking place this year will be: Renegades – an open stage night where people can premier new routines or perform one off tricks and silly stunts; Traders in circus equipment and clothing from the four corners of Great Britain will have stalls to sell their wares and Unicycle Trials, organised

by J.U.S.T. The trials will be taking place on site, with the finals being held in St Georges Square on Saturday 10 April alongside the Juggling Olympics.

The Juggling Olympics will happen in the town centre in St Georges Square and is primarily a showcase for the public. It’s a fun opportunity for people to compete in good natured competitions ranging from diobolo high throwing to long distance egg passing with the emphasis on fun as well as skill.

To top it all some world renowned performers have been booked for a once in a lifetime show to be held in Huddersfield Town Hall on Saturday 10 April 2010.

For more information please visit our website at www.bjc2010.co.uk or join us on Facebook by searching for British Juggling Convention 2010.