Kirklees What's On Guide - September/October 2010

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Dance, Stage and Theatre ......................4 Talks, Exhibitions and Learning ...................4 Get Togethers ..........5 Leisure and Sport ....6 Music ........................7 Outdoor Festivals and Events .......................7 Walks, Rides and Conservation ............8 Arts, Crafts and Sculpture ..................9

Edition No: 36 September - October 2010 Address for diary listings and distribution enquiries:

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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.

Published by a Partnership of Kirklees Culture and Leisure Services. The Huddersfield Examiner and The Dewsbury Reporter.

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Family Learning Festival 2010 This year’s Family Learning Festival encourages families to join events taking place at Library and Information Centres across Kirklees celebrating family learning.

The national theme this year is “Be brilliant” – aiming to make participants feel differently about the world around them and their own potential – “So go on……be brilliant”.

Kirklees Library and Information Centres will be joining in the celebrations for the Festival with a range of activities for families throughout the fortnight in October. Taking up the “be brilliant” theme, the activities will include “brilliant bling” craft sessions – making jewellery and accessories for all ages out of recycled materials, paper, buttons, beads and threads and “be brilliant, get planting” activity sessions to include bulb

planting and compost making, giving lots of opportunities for intergenerational fun and learning. Storytimes during the festival will have a gardening theme too.

All events will be free and there will be no need to book unless otherwise stated.

Look out nearer the time for event details on the Kirklees website and publicity at your local Library and Information Centre.

There will also be some events to tie in with the annual Big Draw Campaign which runs from 1- 31 October. The Campaign for Drawing has one aim: to get everyone drawing! Why? Drawing helps us to think, invent and communicate – regardless of age and ability. The campaign took its initial inspiration from the visionary Victorian artist and writer, John Ruskin.

FRIDAY 17 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM (DOORS OPEN 7PM) MOVE IT! CLECKHEATON TOWN HALL Winner of ITV’s Stars in their Eyes and star of ‘Cliff’ in the West End, this 60s tribute night will feature a tribute to Cliff Richard by Jimmy Jemain and The Shadows by Josh Doyle, plus the songs of Billy Fury JIMMY JERMAIN performed by Glynn Dee. AS CLIFF Tickets: £12 from Kirklees Booking Offices Cleckheaton

THURSDAY 23 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON ORCHESTRA OF OPERA NORTH THE REVOLUTIONARY AND THE ROMANTIC HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL This stirring programme makes for the perfect season launch. The stern opening chords of Egmont and its triumphant close; Beethoven’s sublime concerto, his only one for the violin; Tchaikovsky’s great symphonic drama, haunted by the shadow of an implacable Fate – this is all gripping stuff, and an ideal introduction to what the Kirklees season is all about – musical excitement of the highest order.

Beethoven: Egmont: Overture Violin Concerto Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F minor Conductor: Alexander Polianichko Violin: Valerij Sokolov Tickets: £7.50-£22.50 (plus concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices

VALERIJ SOKOLOV - Huddersfield

SATURDAY 25 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM (DOORS OPEN 7PM) A NIGHT AT THE CLASSICS – HEPWORTH BAND WITH GUESTS HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Hepworth Band join forces with very special guests Huddersfield Choral Society for an evening of popular classics. An opportunity to hear one of the leading choral societies in concert with one of the area’s top brass bands.

Tickets: £8-£15 from Kirklees Booking Offices

DIGGLE BAND PROUDLY PRESENTS

HEPWORTH BAND - Huddersfield

MONDAY 27 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM BEST OF BRITISH VARIETY TOUR 2010 HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL The Best Of British Variety Tour is back for its third consecutive year in 2010 after the huge success of the last two years. This unique tour unites the cream of variety entertainment from past decades including Paul Daniels, The Krankies, Christopher Biggins, Irish singer Dana, The Grumbleweeds and Syd Little of Little and Large fame.

Tickets: £17.50 plus Fab Four offer of £60 for 4 from Kirklees Booking Offices

THE WORLD FAMOUS MNOZIL BRASS Saturday 6 November, 7.30pm

Not only the name is unusual, Mnozil is gaining a world wide reputation for entertaining audiences with a superb blend of virtuoso musicianship, unusual concert items and offbeat humour. The seven members of this versatile group are all graduates of the Vienna School of Music, top brass musi-

cians and, as well as playing at least one instrument wonderfully well, they can sing with excellent intonation either as soloists or in a group.

For something truly unique and a top night out book now!

Tickets: £17.50-£20 from Kirklees Booking Offices Huddersfield Town Hall

CHRISTOPHER BIGGINS - Huddersfield

SATURDAY 2 OCTOBER, 7.30PM (DOORS OPEN 7PM) VIVA LAS VEGAS CLECKHEATON TOWN HALL The ultimate tribute show with Elvis and Tom Jones in concert – not to be missed!

Tickets: £12 from Kirklees Booking Offices

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FRIDAY 29 OCTOBER, 7.30PM HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY 175TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT VERDI – REQUIEM HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL First Subscribers concert of the 175th anniversary season for Huddersfield Choral Society. Conducted by Vasily Petrenko, with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

For more information contact: 01484 536968

September - October 2010

SATURDAY 2 OCTOBER, 7.15PM (DOORS OPEN 6.30PM) AUTUMN GLORY HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

SATURDAY 9 OCTOBER, 7.30PM (DOORS OPEN 6.45PM) AMERICAN WRESTLING CLECKHEATON TOWN HALL

A concert of popular music presented by the Honley Male Voice Choir and their guests the Hepworth Band.

Tickets: £5-£10 (no concessions) from Kirklees Booking Office on sale from 28 August.

All action rumble spectacular. The Team Mania, K.O. Tournament, Ladies best of 3 – guaranteed to be a great family night out.

Tickets: £12 adults, £10 children, £36 family of 4 from Kirklees Booking Offices on sale from 1 September.

SATURDAY 9 OCTOBER, 7.15PM NEW MILL MALE VOICE CHOIR HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL In concert with Julian Lloyd Webber, with soprano Sarah Ogden and compered by Christa Ackroyd.

Tickets: £12-£25 from Kirklees Booking Offices, Atkinson’s Butchers in New Mill, the Orchard Bookshop in Denby Dale and choir members.

For further information visit www.newmillmvc.org.uk

JULIAN LLOYD WEBBER - Huddersfield

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

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

WEDNESDAY 13 OCTOBER, 12.30PM KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON DEWSBURY LUNCHTIME CONCERT – VOCES8

HONLEY MALE VOICE CHOIR - Huddersfield

HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY - Huddersfield

COMING SOON…

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

Tickets: £17.50-£20 from Kirklees Booking Offices

Voces8 opened last year’s series, and return this year by audience demand.

Recognised as Britain’s most exciting young vocal ensemble, they have released two CDs on the Signum label and performed all over the globe since their last visit. This is one concert not to be missed.

Tickets: £4 (£3 concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices or pay on the door Please note venue: United Reformed Church, Longcauseway, Dewsbury

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 8, 7.30PM RESCHEDULED DATE AWARD WINNING STAND UP RHOD GILBERT HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Following the sell out success of last year’s UK tour and sensational performances on ‘The Royal Variety Performance’, ‘Live At The Apollo’ and ‘Michael Mcintyre’s Comedy Roadshow’, the Welsh Wonder is back by popular demand, performing his critically acclaimed hit show; ‘Rhod Gilbert and The Cat that looked like Nicholas Lyndhurst’.

Tickets £20 (no concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices

MNOZIL BRASS - Huddersfield

MONDAY 29 NOVEMBER, 8PM MARC ALMOND 30 YEAR CELEBRATION TOUR MY BEST BITS, HITS AND A SIDES HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL DOUGLAS BOYD - Huddersfield VOCES8 - Dewsbury

SATURDAY 16 OCTOBER, 7.30PM SLAITHWAITE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA EAST OF BAYREUTH HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

SATURDAY 23 OCTOBER, 7.15PM BRIGHOUSE AND RASTRICK BAND HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

Marc is touring to celebrate 30 years in the music industry, showcasing the best of his three decades. A must see concert for every fan the tour coincides with the release of his Best Of Album. Marc will be supported by Little Annie accompanied by Baby Dee. Tickets: £22.50 no concessions from Kirklees Booking Offices

The bands of Brighouse and Rastrick and guests The Fairey Band combine majestically to themes of movie magic with guest conductor Dr Robert Childs Tickets: £11-£15 (no concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices

Wagner: Overture, The Mastersingers Medtner: Piano Concerto No. 3 Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 2 Conductor: Benjamin Ellin Piano: Simon Callaghan Pre-concert talk at 6.30pm in the main concert hall – free to all attending the concert Tickets: £10-£15 (plus concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices, Free admission in Area and Gallery for children if accompanied by an adult.

SATURDAY 16 OCTOBER, 7.30PM (DOORS OPEN 7PM) RAVE ON CLECKHEATON TOWN HALL RHOD GILBERT - Huddersfield

MONDAY 4 OCTOBER, 1PM KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

US all stars tribute show with Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Fats Domino, Eddie Cochran, Bobby Vee, Bill Haley and Ricky Nelson.

Tickets: £12 from Kirklees Booking Offices

DAVE WICKENDEN AS BUDDY HOLLY - Cleckheaton

ORGAN CONCERT – Dr Gordon Stewart with the New World Ensemble (Leader Andrew Long) Conducted by Dougie Scarfe G F Handel: Organ concerto ‘The Cuckoo and the Nightingale’ J S Bach: Passacaglia for organ J Rheinberger: Overture for Violin and Organ Andrew Carter: Aria for Strings F Poulenc: Concerto for Organ, Strings and Timpani Tickets: £4 (£3 concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices or pay on the door

MONDAY 18 OCTOBER, 1PM KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON ORGAN CONCERT – SIMON LINDLEY (LEEDS TOWN HALL) HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL F Jackson: Fanfare F Jackson: Prelude on East Acklam ALJ Lefebure-Wely: March in C ALJ Lefebure-Wely: Song of the Nuns R Cockroft: Three Short Pieces J H Fiocco: Andante & Arioso F Peeters: Variations on an Original Theme R Binge: Miss Melanie C Franck: Piece Heroique Tickets: £4 (£3 concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices or pay on the door

DR GORDON STEWART - Huddersfield

KIRKLEES BOOKING OFFICES

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

BOOK ONLINE AT www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls

BRIGHOUSE AND RASTRICK BAND - Huddersfield

SUNDAY 24 OCTOBER, 7.30PM (DOORS OPEN 6.30PM) ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLECKHEATON TOWN HALL Band concert to launch the poppy appeal and as a thank you to the people of Spen Valley for their continued support.

Admission: free by ticket, tickets available from Cleckheaton Town Hall Information desk only from 4 October

TEA DANCES

Cleckheaton Town Hall, 2 - 4pm August 19, 24, 26 and 31 September 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30 October 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28 Admission £1.50 including tea and biscuits

MARC ALMOND - Huddersfield

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

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

GENERAL ENQUIRIES TELEPHONE 01484 221 900

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STAGE AND THEATRE ❑ MON 27 SEPT 7.30PM Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. BEST OF BRITISH VARIETY TOUR 2010 - This unique tour unites the cream of variety entertainment from past decades. An impressive and highly entertaining line up of stars. Paul Daniels, The Krankies, Christopher Biggins, Dana, The grumbleweeds and Syd Little of Little and Large. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets from Kirklees Booking Offices. £17.50 (no concessions) or see our Summer Special Offer for four people. Kirklees Booking Offices 01484 223200/222444 or 01924 324501 ❑ TUES 12 - SAT 16 OCT 7.30PM, SAT MATINEE 2.00PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. BLITHE SPIRIT - A revival of an improbable and charming classic comedy by Noel Coward Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £10 Sue Underwood 01484 421338 ❑ SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. IT''S ON AT THE LAWRENCE BATLEY THEATRE - The Lawrence Batley Theatre is about exciting and awe-inspiring theatre. When you visit you'll feel alive with excitement and anticipation, you'll be absorbed in awe and amazement. The LBT entertains, challenges, asks questions and inspires... and you'll get that feeling of goosebumps that comes from the anticipation and connection of seeing something live.

Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ FRI 10/SAT 11 Sept various times for different groups Dewsbury Arts Group, Lower Peel St, off Bradford Rd, Dewsbury WF13 YOUTH DRAMA CLASSES - Group 3 – 6.30PM – 8.00PM (Fri) Advanced Group – 8.00pm - 9.00pm (Fri). Groups 1 & 2 – 10.30am – 12 Noon (Sat). Dewsbury Arts Group 01924 452274 Sun 17 Oct 7.30pm Dewsbury Arts Group, Lower Peel St, off Bradford Rd, Dewsbury WF13 In the Studio Theatre – SUNDAY SPECIAL – “The Key To The Garden”. A professional performance, Rachel Laurence presents her one person show about Frances Hodgson Burnett author of ‘The Secret Garden’ .

Dewsbury Arts Group 01924 452274

EXHIBITIONS, TALKS AND LEARNING ❑ SAT 4 SEPT. GALLERY OPENING TIMES. Huddersfield Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. SIMON BURTON - BLACK SWAN, BLUE WOMAN - For this exhibition, described as 'an exploration of the unexpected' painter Simon Burton has selected works from the Huddersfield Art Gallery Collection and created new paintings in response to these works. Admission/Enquiries: Huddersfield Art Gallery 01484 221964 ❑ AUG 4,8,11,18, 22, 25 Royds Park, Cleckheaton, BD19 2LL. SPENBOROUGH MODEL RAILWAY OPEN DAY - Your chance to see and enjoy the work of Spenborough Model Engineers. Prospective new members and running day volunteers welcome - come and have a chat and meet the people maintaining and running the railway. Admission/Enquiries: Located at the Miniature Railway, The Clubhouse Cafe. Michael Duncan 01924 474164 07919445929 ❑ SAT 1ST MAY - THUR 30 DEC MUSEUM OPENING TIMES Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ. DAVID BROWN 150TH ANNIVERSARY TIME LINE - David Brown's of Huddersfield are celebrating 150 years at the forefront of the engineering business. This exhibition explains the history of this important local company which has made high quality gears for everything from Aston Martin cars to nuclear submarines. Accessible by stairs only.

Admission/Enquiries: Tolson Memorial Museum 01484 223830 ❑ Until SUN 26 SEPT MON-FRI 11AM-5PM; SAT-SUN 12 NOON-5PM; Red House Museum, Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4JP. EXHIBITION: 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.

Admission/Enquiries: Free entry. Access by stairs only Red House Museum 01274 335100 ❑ RUNS FROM MON 2 AUG – FRI 3 SEPT INCLUSIVE. Castle Hill and Victoria Tower, Off Lumb Lane, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD4 6TA. VICTORIA TOWER - CASTLE HILL - Summer opening hours for the Tower. Special events 19th August - Come Scribble - Lee Hughes medieval storyteller & 12th Sept - Ursula Holden Gill storyteller. Admission/Enquiries: 60p children & £1.30 adults. £3.00 family ticket (2 adults & up to 4 children) Free admission for Kirklees Passport holders. Julian Brown 07968 426312 ❑ DATES: WEDNESDAY 11TH, 18TH & 25TH AUGUST TIME: 3.30—4.30PM The Zone, Off St Andrews Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6PT. F AYP FOODWISE HEALTHY EATING WORKSHOPS - For children aged 7—14 years and their parents/carer who want to learn more about healthy eating!

Admission/Enquiries: Faye Hunt 01484 234096 ❑ THUR 5, MON 9, THUR 19, MON 23 AUG Ricky's School of Rock, Unit 107 Colne Valley Business Park, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5QG. RIFFMASTERS Bored? Need a break? RiffMasters offer Summer Holiday ALL Day Sessions Admission/Enquiries: Price: £60 (lunch included) Booking required - limited places Ricky 01484 846838 ❑ EVERY THUR STARTING ON 3RD JUNE, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Batley Library, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. FIND YOUR PAST! - Have you ever wondered who your ancesters were? Where and how they lived. Admission/Enquiries: Batley Library 01924 326021

Huddersfield Engineering - David Brown 150 years celebration - see Exhibitions, Talks and Learning ❑ WEEKLY THUR 7.30PM - 9.00PM St Mary's Social Club and Parochial Hall, Melton Street, Crossbank, Batley, WF17 8PT. LADIES TAP DANCE CLASS Learn the dance moves and sounds, popularised in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. Admission/Enquiries: Denis Walsh 01924 503758 ❑ TUES 3 & 24 AUG, 10.00AM - 4.00PM Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR CHILDREN - Two separate one-day courses to teach young people aged 10 to 16 the basics of digital photography.

Admission/Enquiries: £15 per person. Booking essential. Price does not include lunch. Oakwell Hall 01924 326240 ❑ LAST WED IN EVERY MONTH 10.00AM - 12 NOON Huddersfield Library, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. COFFEE MORNING - Monthly coffee morning with speakers and special events on occasions. All welcome - an opportunity to meet new people and chat. Admission/Enquiries: Free event.

Located in the Light Reading Room Huddersfield Lending Library 01484 221959 ❑ EVERY 2ND AND 4TH WED OF THE MONTH, 7.30PM-9.30PM County Hotel, Princess Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TT. HUDDERSFIELD AUTHORS' CIRCLE MEETING - Regular reading meeting of the group. New writers welcome to join. Please contact us for more details. Admission/Enquiries: Meet in the back room. Dawn Rodgers 07813 462922 ❑ EVERY 4TH WED OF THE MONTH JAN - OCT (EXCEPT JUNE) 7.30 PM. Spen X Social Club, Moorlands House, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3SU. FLORAL ART / FLOWER ARRANGING DEMONSTRATION - Relax and watch a demonstration lasting around 90 minutes and meet other people with a love of flowers. Guests are welcome to pay on the door, or full membership is available for 2010.

Admission/Enquiries: Guest admission £4.00 but may vary for special events. Please contact for details of cost and availability of places. Mrs B Stone 01924 501343 ❑ LAST THUR IN EVERY MONTH 7.30PM - 9.00PM Alexandra House Spa, 2 Murray Road, Edgerton, Huddersfield, HD2 2AD. DANCE WITH LIFE - A unique opportunity to make a magical difference to your life, with meditation, meaningful moments and meeting like-minded people. Admission/Enquiries: Last Thursday of each month Maxine Stead 01484 303786 ❑ FIRST WED OF EVERY MONTH 2.00PM - 4.00PM Whitechapel Church, Cleckheaton, BD19 6HR. OPEN HOUSE - Open House presents a varied programme of entertainers and speakers followed by tea, coffee and refreshments. Admission/Enquiries: Free admission, everybody welcome T Bowers 01274 862635 ❑ TUES 7 SEPT Galpharm Stadium, Stadium Way, off Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6PG. VOLUNTEER WALK LEADERS TRAINING - Interested in walking in a group?, want to lead walks and help others to

participate and enjoy walking?. A free course that qualifies you to lead health walks. Which are short group walks of up to an hour for people who have done little or no structured walking to improve their Health.

Admission/Enquiries: For further information or to reserve a place contact the Sport and Physical Activity Development team. 01484 234097

SOPHIE HANNAH - Bestselling crime fiction writer Sophie Hannah will be talking about her writing and her new book A Room Swept White. There will also be an opportunity to buy copies of her books and have them signed. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £3.00. Located in the Light Reading Room. Huddersfield Lending Library 01484 221959/221960

❑ VARIOUS DATES AND VENUES. CONTACT LOUISE TAYLOR. Galpharm Stadium, Stadium Way, off Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6PG. MOVING MORE OFTEN - TRAINING COURSES 2010 - A training programme suitable for people interested in promoting and/or delivering basic activity sessions helping others to improve their fitness and wellbeing.

Admission/Enquiries: Free courses. For further information and to book a place contact Louise Taylor Louise H Taylor 01484 234095

❑ FOR 1 DAY ONLY - 26/09/2010. George Hotel, St Georges Square, Huddersfield, HD1 1JA. AUTUMN WEDDING FAYRE 2010 - Wedding Fayre's in the past have attracted over 200 visitors, with most exhibitors reporting fantastic sales direct from the event. So come and join us and take full advantage of our facilities!

Admission/Enquiries: £1 per person (to include refreshments) Heidi Foxhall 01484 515444

❑ SAT/SUN 11 - 12 SEPT. TOURS AT 11.00AM, 12.30PM, 1.45PM & 3.00PM. National Coal Mining Museum for England, Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH. HERITAGE OPEN DAYS - NATIONAL COAL MINING MUSEUM - See areas of the Museum not normally accessible to the public. Former Miner's will guide you around the Coal Screening building.Tours at 11.00am, 12.30pm, 1.45pm and 3.00pm Admission/Enquiries: National Coal Mining Museum 01924 848806 ❑ SUN 12TH SEPT. 2.00PM - 3.30PM FREE EVENT, BOOKING ESSENTIAL Bagshaw Museum, Wilton Park, Batley, WF17 0AS. PRECIOUS CARGO - THE HIDDEN WONDERS OF KOREA - As part of the Precious Cargo series of events at Bagshaw Museum, celebrate the 2012 Cultural Olympiad through a series of events and activities based on our collections and stories from around the world. Admission/Enquiries: Free event, booking essential Bagshaw Museum 01924 326155 ❑ MON 13 – THUR 16 SEPT Huddersfield Light Reading Room, Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. KNOW YOUR NUMBERS - 1 in 3 people have high blood pressure! Are you one of them? Pop in for a free blood pressure test organised by Better Health at Work.

Admission/Enquiries: Huddersfield Library 01484 221959 ❑ TUES 21 SEPT, 7.15PM - 8.15PM Huddersfield Light Reading Room, Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. VOTES FOR WOMEN! POEMS FOR THE SUFFRAGETTES - Local poet, Nina Boyd, will be reading from her new poetry collection about the Suffragettes. She will also be talking about their history.

This is a free event and refreshments will be provided.

Admission/Enquiries: Huddersfield Lending Library 01484 221959/221960 ❑ THUR 23 SEPT 10.30AM-11.30AM. Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. AUTHOR TALK WITH

❑ TUES 28 SEPT 10.00AM Oakes Baptist Church, Baker Street, Oakes, Huddersfield, HD3 3ER. FROM SUPERSTITION TO SCIENCE - THE HISTORY OF MEDICINE - A talk presented by Dr Ian Rothwell organised by Huddersfield Pennine Probus Club.

Admission/Enquiries: Visitors welcome free entry D Laycock 01484 651030 ❑ TUES 28 SEPT Canalside West Lecture Theatre, Firth Street, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. CAPE TOWN VOYAGE - A vividly illustrated presentation tracing early pioneering routes to India and the Orient via the Cape of Good Hope with stops at the beguiling Canary Islands, the verdant paradise of Madeira, the Cape Verde Islands, remote Ascension and St Helena, concluding amidst the awesome panoramas of South Africa and the historic port of Cape Town. Presented by Derry Brabbs. Admission/Enquiries: Visitors welcome £2.00 on the door. P Cunnngton 01484 602499 ❑ THUR 30 SEPT 6.30PM - 8.30PM. The Watershed, 22 Bridge Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5JN. COLNE VALLEY CONNECTIONS - Loca (part of Kirklees Council's Communities & Leisure Service) is running a Business Support programme for creative businesses in the Colne Valley, which includes workshops, networking events and one-to-one advice sessions. Contact Loca for an informal discussion about your work and business ambitions and we'll introduce you to the kinds of support that may be appropriate to your particular needs and look at how we can help develop your enterprise. Admission/Enquiries: Loca 01924 488844 ❑ FRI 1 OCT 7.30PM Huddersfield Astronomical & Philosophical Soc. Club Room, 4a Railway Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1JY. IMAGES OF THE UNIVERSE VOL I - A public lecture by Paul Money, Reviews Editor of the Sky At Night Magazine. Admission/Enquiries: Entry is £2.00 and includes refreshments Huddersfield Astronomical Society 01484 348754 ❑ MON 4 OCT 7.30 PM Reception Room, Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. THE HISTORY OF NEW MILL - A local history talk by David Cockman. Admission/Enquiries: David Griffiths 01484 540309

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❑ VARIOUS DATES AND VENUES. CONTACT LOUISE TAYLOR. Batley Salvation Army Hall, 483 Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 8PA. MOVING MORE OFTEN - TRAINING COURSES 2010 - A training programme suitable for people interested in promoting and/or delivering basic activity sessions helping others to improve their fitness and wellbeing.

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

Louise H Taylor 01484 234095 ❑ THUR 7 OCT 6.30PM - 9PM The Watershed, 22 Bridge Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5JN. COLNE VALLEY BUSINESS SUPPORT WORKSHOP - TAKE COVER - Loca (part of Kirklees Council's Communities & Leisure Service) is running a Business Support programme for creative businesses in the Colne Valley, which includes workshops, networking events and one-to-one advice sessions. Contact Loca for an informal discussion about your work and business ambitions and we'll introduce you to the kinds of support that may be appropriate to your particular needs and look at how we can help develop your enterprise. Admission/Enquiries: Loca 01924 488844 ❑ SAT 9 OCT 9:30AM - 16:30PM Huddersfield Quaker Meeting House, Church Street, Paddock, Huddersfield, HD1 4TR. NONVIOLENCE: A DANGEROUS IDEA Nonviolence: A Dangerous Idea': a basic introduction and workshop exploring tools for radical change focusing on the core essence of nonviolence and exploring practical methods of using nonviolence.

Admission/Enquiries: Booking essential - places are limited. Suggested donation £10 or pay what you can Denise Drake 020 7663 1064 ❑ SUN 10 OCT 11.00AM - 4.00PM Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. WEDDING FAIR - Opportunity to meet a range of suppliers, around the Hall and Visitor Centre, who can make your day really special and find out what Oakwell can offer you as a wedding venue. Admission/Enquiries: Free Admission Sandra Hirst 01924 326243 ❑ TUES 12 OCT 10.00AM Oakes Baptist Church, Baker Street, Oakes, Huddersfield, HD3 3ER. THE CALDERDALE COINERS - A talk by Mr John Daniel, organised by Huddersfield Pennine Probus Club.

Admission/Enquiries: Visitors welcome. Free entry. D Laycock 01484 651030 ❑ WED 13 OCT 9.30AM - 4.30PM Jam-e-Masjid Noor, Crosland Road, Thornton Lodge, Huddersfield, HD1 3JS. INTRODUCTION TO ISLAM & THE MUSLIM CULTURE COURSE - One day introductory course offering A better understanding of basic beliefs and practices, Information regarding the background to Muslims, Public Sector Development issues for Muslim Communities, Group work that will enable delegates to discuss case studies and implementation of the Race Relations (amendment) Act and the religion and belief regulations. Admission/Enquiries: Cost £135.00 ( VAT) per person Inc' Indian style lunch, information pack & visit to Mosque AKSAA Ltd 01924 451543 ❑ MON 25 OCT. 2.30PM - 3.30PM. Thornhill Lees Community Centre, 53 Brewery Lane, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 9DU. BE BRILLIANT - GET PLANTING! - Your chance to improve your gardening skills with the opportunity to practise planting and watch the results grow at home! Admission/Enquiries: Age 5 12. Entry free. Booking required contact Thornhill Lees Library and Information Centre 01924 324178 ❑ MON 25 OCT 7.30 PM. Reception Room, Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. THE HUDDERSFIELD SHORT TIME COMMITTEE - A local history talk by John Halstead Admission/Enquiries: David Griffiths 01484 540309 ❑ TUES 26 OCT 7.15PM Room T5/10, Technology Building, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. FILMS FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES Presented by Peter Lansdowne - drawing on his recent work in Malawi & Cambodia with Purple Field Productions, Peter will illustrate the role of short films as a n aid to education and promotion of social issues in developing nations. Admission/Enquiries: Visitors welcome £2.00 on the door. P Cunnngton 01484 602499

GET TOGETHERS AND SOCIAL DANCE ❑ EVERY TUES, WED, THUR & SUN VARIOUS TIMES. St Mary's Social Club and Parochial Hall, Melton Street, Crossbank, Batley, WF17 8PT. SHALL WE ESSENTIALLY DANCE? - WEEKLY SESSIONS Do you enjoy dancing, want to learn and practice different dance styles and steps?. Then come and join a weekly fun, informal session inspired by Darren Bennett & Lilia Kopylova. Admission/Enquiries: Free activity. For more information please contact Denis Walsh 01924 503758 ❑ EVERY WED 10.15AM Staincliffe and Healey Children's Centre, Chestnut Avenue, Staincliffe, Batley, WF17 7DH. CANCELLED BUGGYMOVERS IN STAINCLIFFE & HEALY BATLEY - Cancelled due to low attendance. Admission/Enquiries: £2 per mum and buggy Gill Logan 01484 234097 ❑ EVERY MON 1.00PM - 2.00PM & EVERY WED AT 1.30PM - 2.30PM. 2 VENUES. 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 or dance before or who have not done any for a long time. Adults only.

Admission/Enquiries: £3.30 Sports Development 01484 234012 ❑ EVERY WED 6:00pm-7:00PM & 7.00pm – 8.00pm Spen Valley Sports College, Roberttown Lane, Liversedge, WF15 7LX. LET'S DANCE - Let's Dance aims to make Ballroom and Latin dancing accessible, affordable, fun and easy to learn. We utilize carefully chosen community facilities and promote a

Get planting - see Exhibitions, Talks and Learning non-intimidating, relaxed environment in all classes.

Our unique, structured, easy to follow programme means that we can cater for all levels and abilities. Ever thought about learning to dance? Now there are no excuses! Admission/Enquiries: Gareth Hemingway 07773 673811 ❑ WEEKLY WED 7.30pm - 9.30pm St Mary's Social Club and Parochial Hall, Melton Street, Crossbank, Batley, WF17 8PT. IRISH SET DANCING - Experience dances based on quadrilles and court dances which were transformed by the Irish into unique folk dances of the Irish rural communities. Admission/Enquiries: Denis Walsh 01924 503758 ❑ EVERY WED EXCEPT 1ST WED IN MONTH. 8.00PM Old Golf House, New Hey Road,, Outlane, Huddersfield, HD3 3YP. HALIFAX & HUDDERSFIELD IVC INFORMAL CLUB NIGHT - Informal social activities club, meets every Wed except first Wed in the month.For further information visit the website: www.halifaxhuddersfieldivc.org.uk or email:halifaxhuddersfieldivc@btinternet.com Admission/Enquiries: Halifax and Hudderfield Inter Varsity Club Every ❑ WED 8.00pm-11.30PM St Mary's Social Club and Parochial Hall, Melton Street, Crossbank, Batley, WF17 8PT. BATLEY ROCK ''N'' ROLL - Exciting record hop with DJ Jacko. Admission/Enquiries: £2.50 Denis Walsh 01924 503758 ❑ ANY THURSDAY IN 2010 CHECK FOR SAT. AVAILABILITY Alder House Hotel, Towngate Road, Healey Lane, Batley, WF17 7HR. CHARITY EVENT OFFER - We wish to help all charities in the District of Kirklees and have come up with a very special offer here at Alder House Hotel. Available for any Thurs in 2010. Saturdays may be available, check with the hotel.

Admission/Enquiries: Raffael 01924444777 ❑ EVERY THUR 1.00PM Norman Park, Birkby Hall Road, Birkby, HD2 2UD. BUGGYMOVERS IN BIRKBY - Shape up with Buggymovers, a fun fitness class for new mums Admission/Enquiries: £2.00 per mum and buggy Gill Logan 01484 234097 ❑ EVERY TUES & THURS 2.00PM - 4.00PM Cleckheaton Town Hall, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RH. TEA DANCES - The ever popular and social Tea Dance. Admission/Enquiries: £1.50 including tea and biscuits. Cleckheaton Town Hall 01924 324501 ❑ WEEKLY THURSDAYS 2.00pm - 4.00 PM St Mary's Social Club and Parochial Hall, Melton Street, Crossbank, Batley, WF17 8PT. AFTERNOON TEA DANCE - Weekly afternoon Tea Dance - great music, great venue and great company Admission/Enquiries: £2 including refreshments Denis Walsh 01924 503758 ❑ WEEKLY THURSDAYS 7.30 - 11 PM St Mary's Social Club and Parochial Hall, Melton Street, Crossbank, Batley, WF17 8PT. SOCIAL DANCING Weekly evening social dancing - great music, great venue and great company. Admission/Enquiries: £2 including refreshments Denis Walsh 01924 503758 ❑ SUN 22.AUG Whitley Lower Parish Church, Howroyd Lane, Whitley, Dewsbury, WF12 0NB. WALKERS' SUNDAY - Walker's Sunday offers a programme of events - Join us for all, or any of the programme.

Admission/Enquiries: No charge for meals, just a donation Fred Pickles ❑ EVERY MON 10.30AM Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. BUGGYMOVERS IN CLECKHEATON - Shape up with Buggymovers, a fun fitness class for new mums.

Admission/Enquiries: Gill Logan 01484 234097

❑ EVERY MON 1.00PM - 2.00PM & EVERY WED AT 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 Sports Development 01484 234012 ❑ EVERY MON TO 23 AUG 1.30- 2.30PM. Sundale House Day Care Centre, 44 Keldregate, Bradley, Huddersfield, HD2 1SY. BELLY DANCING CLASSES Age Concern Calderdale and Kirklees are proud to bring belly dancing classes specifically for over 50's to Huddersfield. These fun FREE taster classes will run for 20 weeks. Why not come along and give it a try!

Admission/Enquiries: Kelly Watson 01422252040 07940491171 ❑ MONS FROM 12 JUL 2.00PM - 3.30PM Galpharm Stadium, Stadium Way, off Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6PG. SHALL WE ESSENTIALLY DANCE? WEEKLY SESSIONS - Do you enjoy dancing, want to learn and practice different dance styles and steps?.

Then come and join in these sessions inspired by 'Strictly Come Dancing' stars Lilia Kopylova and Darren Bennett. Admission/Enquiries: For further information contact Kelly Brown 01484 234092 ❑ EVERY MON 4.00PM - 6.00PM (EXCEPT BANK HOLIDAYS) Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. YPS YOUTH 4EM CLECKHEATON LIBRARY - Do you want to get involved and have a say about what happens for you in your local area. Come along to one of our meetings and find out what its all about, meet people and have fun all at the same time. Admission/Enquiries: Young People's Service Batley and Spen Office 01924 326235 ❑ EVERY TUES 11.00AM Wilton Park, Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 0AS. BUGGYMOVERS IN WILTON PARK - Shape up with Buggymovers, a fun fitness class for new mums. Admission/Enquiries: £2 per mum and buggy Gill Logan 01484 234097 ❑ EVERY TUES 11.30AM Thornhill Children's Centre, Edge Top Road, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0BH. BUGGYMOVERS IN THORNHILL - Shape up with Buggymovers, a fun fitness class for new mums.Admission/Enquiries: £2 per mum and buggy Gill Logan 01484 234097 ❑ EVERY TUE 1.00PM - 4.00PM Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, HD7 6BW. TEA DANCE Enjoy light refreshments while dancing sequence, ballroom and modern dance. Admission/Enquiries: Janet Maude 01484 844587 ❑ EVERY TUE THROUGHOUT YEAR St Mary's Social Club and Parochial Hall, Melton Street, Crossbank, Batley, WF17 8PT. AFTERNOON TEA DANCE Weekly afternoon Tea Dance - great music, great venue and great company. Admission/Enquiries: £2 including refreshments Denis Walsh 01924 503758 ❑ WEEKLY TUES 7 - 10.30PM St Mary's Social Club and Parochial Hall, Melton Street, Crossbank, Batley, WF17 8PT. LINE DANCING - Weekly Line Dancing with Startin' Line Dance Club - Great fun Admission/Enquiries: Denis Walsh 01924 503758 Brian Jackson House, New North Parade, Huddersfield, HD1 5JP. ❑ EVERY 4TH WEDNESDAY Batley Older Peoples Centre, Upper Commercial Street, Batley, WF17 5DH. (Every 1st Thursday) STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Have you or your family member had a stroke or mini-stroke (TIA)? Are you caring for someone who has survived a stroke? A self supporting group open to all.

Admission/Enquiries: Free activity, booking essential.

The Stroke Association 0303 303 3100 ❑ VARIOUS TIMES AND VENUES ACROSS KIRKLEES. Deighton Working Mens Club, 87 Deighton Road, Huddersfield, HD2 1JU. contact Jane Burlingham 01484 300094 Denby Dale Methodist Church Hall, Cumberworth Lane, Denby Dale, Hudds HD8 8QS contact Kelly Brown 01484 234092 St Bernadette's Church, Copthorne Gardens, Bradley, Huddersfield, HD2 2HB. contact Jane Burlingham 01484 300094 Batley Town Hall, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA contact Kelly Brown 01484 234092 SHALL WE ESSENTIALLY DANCE? - Come and join in a fun, informal session learning steps to different dance styles.

Inspired by 'Strictly Come Dancing' stars, Lilia Kopylova and Darren Bennett. No experience needed.

Refreshments served. Adults only. Admission/Enquiries: Free activity. Places are limited to book a place please call the contact listed for each centre. ❑ SAT 4 SEPT 1.30pm Beaumont Park, Meltham Road, Lockwood, Huddersfield, HD4 7BQ. ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY KIRKLEES MEMORY WALK - The Memory Walk is the Alzheimer's Society's fundraiser and a great opportunity to have a fun day out with friends and family. Admission/Enquiries: Registration fee £1 - sponsor forms available from Wendy Oldfield, Alzheimer's Society Kirklees 01484 429865 ❑ 1ST SAT IN EACH MONTH. 2.00PM - 3.30PM Dewsbury Library, Dewsbury Retail Park, Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EQ. ENJOY READING! Read any good books lately? Come to Dewsbury Library and talk about them. A new informal reading group for anyone aged 8 to 12 on every first saturday in the month. Admission/Enquiries: Free sessions, no booking required. Dewsbury Library 01924 325080 ❑ EVERY FORTNIGHT ON A FRI 7.45PM - 9.45PM Gledholt Methodist Church, Edgerton Grove Road, Gledholt, Huddersfield, HD1 5QU. FOLK DANCING WITH WHITE ROSE FOLK DANCE GROUP - Fun evenings of folk dancing led by an instructor. An ideal way to relax, have a laugh and meet people. Admission £2. Admission/Enquiries: Wendy Hockney 01484 316208 ❑ MON 6 SEPT 7.30PM D.A.G Studio Theatre, Lower Peel St, off Bradford Rd, Dewsbury, WF13 SOCIAL EVENING – Welcome to 2010/2011 Season, get together find out about DAG, meet people. Dewsbury Arts Group 01924 405677 ❑ SAT 25 SEPT 7.30PM Huddersfield Sports Centre, Kirklees Active Leisure, Southgate, Huddersfield, HD1 1TW. CELEBRATING 125 YEARS OF STRUGGLE TUC - Join in an entertaining and social evening celebrating this special anniversary of the Trade Union Council with guest speakers, music and a buffet supper.

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £5 in advance & £6 on the door available from : huddersfield.tuc@googlemail.com or calling 07775590833 ❑ SAT 25.SEPT Whitley Community Centre, Howroyd Lane, Whitley, Dewsbury, WF12 0NB. CALL MY BLUFF'' WINE TASTING - Wine tasting with a difference - based on the long-running British game show. Lots of fun. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £8-00 including supper ❑ SAT 2 OCT (1 session am Oakwell Hall & 1 session pm Tolson Museum) Oakwell Centre, Dewsbury and District Hospital, Halifax Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4HS. Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ. VISITOR FOCUS GROUPS - A chance for members of the public to voice their opinions

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W H AT ’ S O N and comments on Kirklees Museums and Galleries by joining a focus group with an aim in improving customer service and satisfaction. Give your views on anything and everything to do with the museums and galleries from first impressions of the car park to the displays and even the loos! Admission/Enquiries: To join the group complete a form available at any Kirklees museum and gallery or contact Emma Crowley, Customer service Development Officer. 01924 326240 ❑ THU 21 OCT 7.30PM Stadium Business and Leisure Complex, Stadium Way, Huddersfield, HD1 6PG. INTRODUCTION EVENING - You are cordially invited to come and meet the Volunteers and to learn more of what is entailed in being a Volunteer. We hope you will then decide to become a member. Admission/Enquiries: Susan Kirklees Countryside Volunteers 07979292781 ❑ SAT 23 OCT 7.30PM Dewsbury Arts Group, Studio Theatre, Lower Peel St, off Bradford Rd, Dewsbury, WF13 MEMBERS’ SOCIAL EVENING – “Whose Line is it Anyway”/”Just a Minute”, Dewsbury Arts Group 01924 452274

LEISURE AND SPORT ❑ 9-12 SEPTEMBER VARIOUS TIMES Heritage Open Days 2010 various venues across Kirklees, celebrating England’s architecture and culture by allowing visitors free access to interesting properties that are either not usually open, or would normally charge an entrance fee. Heritage Open Days also includes tours, events and activities that focus on local architecture and culture. For information of these places and events visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk or check local press. ❑ JULY TO SEPTEMBER 2010 10 Church Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1DD. ACTIVITIES & OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE - Kirklees Young People's Service is offering a variety of events, activities and opportunities throughout the summer. Click on your local link below to find what's on offer in your area.

Admission/Enquiries: Samantha Heywood 01484 225766 ❑ MON - FRI, 16TH - 27TH AUG Denby CE (VA) First School, Goose Green, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, HD8 8UN. SUMMER SPORTS CAMP - Get your children active in sports and dance sessions led by qualified coaches with Denby Out of School Club.

For children Ages 4-10 Admission/Enquiries: FULL DAY SESSION £23 (£22 SIBLING RATE) HALF DAY SESSION (to / from 1 pm) £12 (£11.25 SIBLING RATE) Denby Out of School Club 01484 222913 ❑ EVERY WED 10.30AM Beaumont Park Main Gate, Beaumont Park, Huddersfield, HD4 7AY. BEAUMONT PARK WEDNESDAY WALKERS - Wednesday Walkers - maximum 5 mile walk starting by the main gate.Admission/Enquiries: Friends of Beaumont Park 01484 645217 ❑ 1ST TUES OF EVERY MONTH 9.45AM Paddock Children's Centre, Heaton Road, Paddock, Huddersfield, HD1 4JJ. TODDLE 4 LIFE - Free sessions with qualified walk leaders. Everyone welcome. Admission/Enquiries: Free (Contact Jody 07528252252) Physical Activity Development Team 01484 234089 ❑ VARIOUS SESSIONS AND TIMES FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES. The Zone, Off St Andrews Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6PT. CHEERLEADING (HUDDERSFIELD TOWN) - Cheerleading classes for Huddersfield Town Cheerleaders! Learn Stunts, Dances, Cheers, Chants, Jumps and Gymnastics. Even have the opportunity to perform live at HTFC Home Fixtures! Admission/Enquiries: Aged 5 -10 yr olds. Junior Town Blue The Zone 01484 484134 ❑ WED 4.00 - 6.15 PM Young Batley Centre, Thomas Street, Batley, WF17 8PR. YPS BATLEY YOUTH 4'EM - Young people have a say in planning youth provision - organising events and residential Admission/Enquiries: Kerrie Clark 01924 326324 ❑ FUSION - These physical activity sessions are run by the Start team for children who want to get more active. Fusion is a way for you to have fun; make new friends; try lots of new activities and sports; feel good about yourself and help control your weight.

Sessions for 5-8 & 8-13 yrs. £1.60 per session. The sessions include activities such as sports, parachute games, races, SHOKK kombat, dance mats and many more fun activities!

Admission/Enquiries: Start Team 01484 234096 EVERY WED 4.30 - 5.30PM Huddersfield Sports Centre, Kirklees Active Leisure, Southgate, Huddersfield, HD1 1TW. EVERY WED 5.00PM - 6.00PM Spenborough Pool and Sports Complex, Bradford Road, Liversedge, WF15 6LW. EVERY MON 4.15PM - 5PM (5-8 YEARS) & EVERY SAT 11.30AM - 12.15PM (8-13 YEARS) Batley Baths and Recreation Centre, Cambridge Street, Batley, WF17 5JH. EVERY TUES 4.30PM - 5.15PM; EVERY SAT 12.45PM - 1.30PM Dewsbury Sports Centre, Longcauseway, Dewsbury, WF12 8EN. EVERY MONDAY 4.15 - 5.15PM Colne Valley Leisure Centre, New Street, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AB. ❑ BACK TO NETBALL - A great way for people to develop and improve their Netball skills. Admission/Enquiries: £3.55 Colne Valley High School Sports Centre, Colne Valley High School, Gilroyd Lane, Linthwaite, HD7 5SP. Batley Sports and Tennis Centre, Windmill Lane, Howden Clough,Batley, WF17 0QD. Deighton Sports Arena, Deighton Road, Deighton, Huddersfield, HD2 1JP ❑ JOG - Kirklees is a new recreational running programme aimed at those who are new or returning to jogging. Admission/Enquiries: £2.85 Sports Development 01484 234012 Leeds Road Sports Complex, Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD2 1YY Holmfirth Pool, Huddersfield Road, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, HD9 3JL Mirfield Tennis Club, Mirfield Memorial Ground Park, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 9DA. Dewsbury Sports Centre, Longcauseway, Dewsbury, WF12 8EN ❑ EVERY WED 6.30PM - 8.30PM (CHILD SESSION 6.00PM 7.00PM) Netherton Moor Community Centre, Rowan Avenue, Netherton, Huddersfield, HD4 7WH. MUAY THAI BOXING - Self Defense, Fitness, Competitive Sport. Traditional Muay Thai training methods on a fully matted floor area. Weekly sessions adult & child.

Admission/Enquiries: Fee Adults £3.50 per session, Children £1.50 per session (6.30pm - 7.30pm) Jayson Brooks 07900510100 ❑ VARIOUS DAYS AND TIMES. Dewsbury Sports Centre, Longcauseway, Dewsbury, WF12 8EN. BACK TO RACKETS Social sessions where you can play badminton, short tennis and table tennis. These sessions are suitable for those who are new or returning to racket sports. Admission/Enquiries: £1.85 Sports Development 01484 234012

❑ VARIOUS DAYS AND TIMES. Whitcliffe Mount Sports Centre, Turnsteads Avenue, Cleckheaton, BD19 3AQ. FIT4LIFE AT 50+ Fit4Life at 50+ is an fun, accessible instructor-led circuit class. Adults only. Admission/Enquiries: £3.30 Whitcliffe Mount Sports Centre 01274 335130 ❑ EVERY THUR 6.00PM - 7.00PM Colne Valley Leisure Centre, New Street, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AB. BACK TO BADMINTON - This is ideal for those who haven't played badminton for a while or who want to get playing. Admission/Enquiries: £3.55 Sports Development 01484 234012 ❑ EVERY THURS, 6.30-7.30PM & 7.30-8.30PM Slaithwaite Civic Hall, New Street, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AB. ZUMBA! - The latin inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning dance workout designed for everyone!

Great for the mind, body and soul! Come and join the party. Entry £4.00 Admission/Enquiries: Anne Little 07899751049 ❑ THUR 7PM. Birchencliffe Cricket Club, Halifax Road, Birchencliffe, Huddersfield, HD3 3QL. SOCIAL TAG RUGBY LEAGUE - A fun non contact version of the sport - suitable for a mix of participants. In conjunction with the Huddersfield Giants. Simply turn up and play teams are selected on the night. Admission/Enquiries: Price per session £2 All ages over 14 years and abilities welcome. Community Giants 01484 484178 ❑ THURS 7.00PM - 10.00 PM Young Batley Centre, Thomas Street, Batley, WF17 8PR. YPS YORKSHIRE MIXTURES YOUTH - LGBT Youth Project - Team Building Games, Arts & Crafts, Sexual Health Project. Admission/Enquiries: Kerrie Clark 01924 326324 ❑ EVERY FRI 6.00PM - 7.00PM Batley Sports and Tennis Centre, Windmill Lane, Howden Clough, Batley, WF17 0QD. VOLLEYBALL An instructor led session which allows adults the chance to come along and play a social fun game of volleyball. Adults only.

Admission/Enquiries: £4.55 Sports Development 01484 234012 ❑ EVERY 1ST & 3RD SAT OF THE MONTH, 10.00AM - 11.00AM. Ashenhurst Rec, Newsome Road, Newsome, Huddersfield, HD4 6NA. SATURDAY MORNING PLAYTIME - Free play for accompanied children in the fields and woods organised by Newsome Out To Play, a group of local people working together to support Children's outdoor play. Admission/Enquiries: Alison Richards 01484 512779 ❑ EVERY SAT 10AM-11AM Netherton Moor Community Centre, Rowan Avenue, Netherton, Huddersfield, HD4 7WH. BOXING HUDDERSFIELD BOXING ACADEMY - Self confidence Self Defence Fitness Endurance. THE BEST BOXING SESSION around for a very low price. Admission/Enquiries: only £3.50 Dennis Doyle 07769734372 ❑ EVERY SAT 11AM-2PM Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. WARHAMMER CLUB - Warhammer Games Club organised by Young Peoples Service for young people aged 13-19 years. Please come along with you want to play Warhammer or are just interested in finding out more information.

Admission/Enquiries: Free activity Cleckheaton Library 01274 335170 ❑ EVERY SUN 11.00AM - 1.00PM Arena Youth Centre, Moorlands Road, Off Boothroyd Lane, Dewsbury, WF13 2LF. PLAY WILD JNR YOUTH CLUB - natural crafts, games, woodworking for 8-13 yr olds.

Admission/Enquiries: Sarah Goldsmith 01924 325126 07866486297 ❑ CLASSES EACH DAY EXCEPT SUN. Colne Valley Leisure Centre, New Street, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AB. BODYPUMP - COLNE VALLEY. VARIOUS DAILY CLASSES - The original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. All the exercises are led by a qualified instructor and performed to great music to keep you motivated. Admission/Enquiries: Classes must be booked in advance. Classes are included in the MORE Membership scheme or you can pay for each class at £3.30 for daytime, £4.55 evening Colne Valley Leisure Centre 01484 222522 ❑ EVERY MON 9.00AM - 10.00AM Scissett Baths, Wakefield Road, Scissett, Huddersfield, HD8 9HU. AQUAMED - A gentle 'aquafit' based exercise. Aimed at people who are ill or convalescing and want to get back into sport. Admission/Enquiries: £3.30 Sports Development 01484 234012 ❑ EVERY MON 6.00PM - 7.00PM The Zone, Off St Andrews Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6PT. BACK TO FOOTBALL - This is ideal for those who have not used their football skills for a while or don't play regularly. Admission/Enquiries: £4.00 The Zone 01484 484134 ❑ EVERY TUE 1.30PM-2.30PM Ravensthorpe Community Centre, 24 Garden Street, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3AR. ACTIVE SESSIONS FOR ADULTS - f you want to try or already enjoy exercise then come along to the centre. Weekly sessions of different activities such as circuit training and Tai Chi. Sessions open to all.

Admission/Enquiries: Session cost £1.85. Physical Activity Development Team 01484 234096 ❑ EVERY TUE 6.00PM - 7.00PM Colne Valley Leisure Centre, New Street, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AB. SWIM4FITNESS - This is an instructor-led session for adults wanting to develop and improve their swimming capabilities. It's like having a personal trainer for swimming! Admission/Enquiries: £4.65 Sports Development 01484 234012 ❑ VARIOUS VENUES & TIMES. Young Batley Centre, Thomas Street, Batley, WF17 8PR. YPS DUKE OF EDINBURGH - Duke of Edinburgh Accreditation, Bronze & Silver Awards.

Admission/Enquiries: Denise Bedford 01484 222374 ❑ TUES 25 JAN (for 6 weeks) 7.00pm – 9.00pm Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. WHITE ROSE CREATIVE WRITING COURSE AT HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL White Rose Creative Writing (WRCW) is an independent scheme in the West Riding set up by critically acclaimed professional author R L Royle. WRCW provides a creative, inspirational, educational and fun environment to hone your skills as a writer, whether it be as a hobby or a career choice. NOTE: All 2010 courses are now fully booked.

2011 'First Quarter' course starts Tues January 25th and runs for six weeks, Admission/Enquiries: Course cost £80 per person. Places limited to 10. Booking essential. Rebecca L Royle 01484 723227 ❑ 1ST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 9.45AM Carlinghow and Wilton Children's Centre, Ealand Road, Carlinghow, Batley, WF17 8HT. TODDLE 4 LIFE - Free sessions with qualified walk leaders.

Everyone welcome. Admission/Enquiries: Free Brunch 10 am Walk 11 am ( Contact Hannah 07528252251) Physical Activity Development Team 01484 234089 ❑ WED 1 SEPT, 13 OCT, 10 NOV, 8 DEC 10.00AM - 12 NOON Huddersfield Library, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. FAMILY HISTORY ADVICE SESSIONS - Drop in sessions for anyone interested in family history. Admission/Enquiries: Meet in the Committee Room Pam Riding. 01484 221949 ❑ SAT 4 SEPT 9.30AM - 5.30PM Hopton Horse Centre, Mount

W H AT ’ S O N Pleasant Farm, Jackroyd Lane,, (n.b. show entrance off Highgate Lane B6118), Upper Hopton, WF14 8EH. RSPCA HALIFAX, HUDDERSFIELD & DISTRICT BRANCH ANNUAL HORSE SHOW RSPCA Annual Horse Show raising money for RSPCA. Lots and lots of horses, lots of events and activities, hundreds of spectators, in great countryside. Admission/Enquiries: Classes start at 9.30am until 5.30pm Sue Bray 01484 650573 ❑ 1ST TUE OF EVERY MONTH 9.45AM Colne Valley Leisure Centre, New Street, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AB. Slaithwaite Town Hall, Carr Lane, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AF Golcar Children's Centre, Beech Avenue, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4BE TODDLE 4 LIFE - Free sessions with qualified walk leaders. Everyone welcome.

Admission/Enquiries: Free (Contact Hannah 07528252251) Physical Activity Development Team 01484 234089 ❑ FRI 3 SEPT, 12 PM TO 4.30 PM Castle Hill and Victoria Tower, Off Lumb Lane, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD4 6TA. VICTORIA TOWER, CASTLE HILL - OPEN! - Visit the magnificent Victoria Tower one of the most important iconic landmarks in the North!

Experience the panoramic views of 5 counties from the top of the Tower and experience Castle Hill in all its beauty by walking around the paths which have good access for wheelchairs and prams. No barbeques or fires are allowed anywhere due to Castle Hill being a Scheduled Ancient Monument. No toilets are available.

Admission/Enquiries: Free Julian Brown 07968426312 ❑ SUN 26 SEPT 9.00am – 5.00pm Huddersfield Sports Centre, Kirklees Active Leisure, Southgate, Huddersfield, HD1 1TW. BADMINTON OPEN DAY - Great opportunity to try this sport TOTALLY FREE - 8 courts for the whole day, and the day is structured with game play and with coach led drills.

Admission/Enquiries: FREE Hayley Smith 01484 223630 ❑ SAT 9 OCT 9.30AM - 1.00PM Marsden United Church, Peel Street, Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6BR. TABLE TOP SALE - Part of the Marsden Jazz Festival. Plenty of items to browse and choose from. If you would like a table to sell items please call 01484 846227 after 5.30pm charge per table £12.00. Admission/Enquiries: Free entry ❑ SAT 9 OCT 7.30PM (DOORS OPEN 6.45PM) Cleckheaton Town Hall, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RH. AMERICAN WRESTLING - A|ll action rumble spectacular. The Team Mania; K.O.Tournament. Ladies best of 3. Guaranteed to be a great family night out. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £12 Adults, £10 Children, £36 family of 4. Available from Kirklees Booking offices Kirklees Booking Offices 01484 223200/222444 or 01924 324501 ❑ WED 20 OCT 7.00PM Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. MEDIUM EVENING AT OAKWELL HALL Venyuring into a new realm of entertainment Oakwell are hosting an evening of clairvoyance and mediumship and this event features international mediums Adrian and Julia Clark. Admission/Enquiries: £10 per person, advance booking is recommended. Oakwell Hall 01924 326240 ❑ SAT 23 OCT 10.00AM - 4.00PM Moldgreen United Reformed Church, Old Wakefield Road, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, HD5 8AA. CHARITY FUNDRAISING DAY - Plenty of stalls to browse and buy from including tombola, cakes, bric-a-brac. Pie and peas, soup and sandwiches available. In aid of Tia Greyhound & Lurcher Rescue.

Admission/Enquiries: 50p on the door includes refreshment.

Moldgreen URC Church Office 01484 430556.

MUSIC ❑ BRASS IN THE PARK 2010 Free open air brass band concert - a great day out for all the family. Admission/Enquiries: Roz Garthwaite 01484 222087 SAT 21 AUG 11.30AM TO 2PM Green Park, Heckmondwike, WF16 0HB. GAWTHORPE BRASS '85 SUN 22 AUG 2.00PM TO 4.30PM Marsden Park, Manchester Road, Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6LY. HUDDERSFIELD AND RIPPONDEN BAND SAT 28 AUG 2.00PM TO 4.30PM Holmside Gardens, Towngate, Holmfirth, HD9 1HA. BRASS MONKEYS JAZZ BAND SUN 29 AUG 1.30PM TO 4PM Red House Museum, Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4JP. YORKSHIRE TRACTION HONLEY BAND SUN 5 SEPT 2.00PM TO 4.30PM Beaumont Park, Meltham Road, Lockwood, Huddersfield, HD4 7BQ. HADE EDGE BAND SUN 26 SEPT - TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED Greenhead Park, Trinity Street, Huddersfield, HD1 4DT. THE BANDSTAND MARATHON ❑ FORTNIGHTLY ON A TUE 8.30PM Batley Carr Working Mens Club & Institute, David Lane, Mill Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2HN. BATLEY CARR SOCIAL CLUB - Winners of the National Music Club of the Year (2006). A night of live music, entertainment and dancing, the sounds of the 40's/50's - the swing era of Sinatra/Tony Bennett, with Eddie Martell and the Reg Hargreaves Quartet. An intimate nightclub atmosphere. Bar snacks available. Admission/Enquiries: £2.00 on the door. Batley Carr Working Mens Club & Institute 01924 461242

❑ SECOND SAT IN EVERY MON (EXCEPT SEPT). 2.30PM Penistone Paramount, Shrewsbury Road, Penistone, S36 6DY. ORGAN CONCERT - Organ concert on the Mighty Compton Cinema Organ. Admission/Enquiries: Concert features Robert Wolfe Penistone Paramount 01226 767532/762004 ❑ SAT 9 OCT 7.00PM Hall Bower Chapel, 69 High Lane, Hall Bower, Newsome, Huddersfield, HD4 6RL. ALMONDBURY LADIES CHOIR WITH SIMEON WOOD - Almondbury Ladies Choir will be performing with Simeon Wood. All proceeds donated to Yorkshire Cancer Research. Admission/Enquiries: Ticket price £5.00 includes refreshments, available at the door Cathryn Burrow 01484 321593 (Home) ❑ SUN 10 OCT 10.30AM Marsden United Church, Peel Street, Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6BR. JAZZ SERVICE WITH NEW ORLEANS WIGGLE JAZZ BAND - Part of the Marsden Jazz Festival. A funky and lively concert. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served after the service. Admission/Enquiries: Free admission - A collection will be taken during the service. ❑ WED 13 OCT 12.30PM Dewsbury United Reformed and Methodist Church, Longcauseway, Dewsbury, WF13 1NH. VOCES8 - LUNCHTIME CHAMBER CONCERT - Voces8 opened last year's series, and return this year by audience demand. Recognised as Britain's most exciting young vocal ensemble, they have released two CDs on the Signum label and performed all over the globe since their last visit. This is one concert not to be missed.

Admission/Enquiries: To book online visit www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls or call the ticket hotline 223200 RozGarthwaite 01484 222087

OUTDOOR EVENTS AND FESTIVALS ❑ SUMMER FUN IN THE PARKS – Kirklees Parks are the places to be for a variety of activities for families to enjoy weather permitting.

Part of the Summer Buzz programme of events. For more details visit www.kirklees.gov.uk/buzz or call the park wardens. Dianne (Ravensknowle & Beaumont Parks)– 07814 387420, Chris (Greenhead Park) 07814 387426, Faz (Crow Nest Park) 07966 455890, Barry (Wilton Park) 07814 387415 ❑ SAT 21 AUG. OPENS AT 12 NOON. EVENTS START AT 1PM Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ. BARK IN THE PARK - A Dog Fun Day for all dogs and their owners in Huddersfield, aimed at promoting responsible dog ownership in Huddersfield. All profits from this event will be divided equally between the Forget Me Not childrens charity and The Cinnamon Trust. Admission/Enquiries: John D Jackson 01924 848743 07958 740137 ❑ EVERY SUNDAY FROM 7AM UNTIL 12NOON Dewsbury Market, Cloth Hall Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1QE. DEWSBURY CAR 'BOOTLESS' SALE - One of the best car boot markets in the region.

The sales take place on the open market stalls. If you would like to space at the market, arrive from 7am and find an empty stall. Empty your car boot contents on to the stall and start selling!

Admission/Enquiries: Head Office 01484 223730 ❑ SUN 22 AUG 8.00AM - 5.00PM Mirfield Showground, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 9DN. MIRFIELD FAMILY & AGRICULTURAL SHOW 2010 - This family fun and agricultural show is a well attended annual summer event in the yorkshire calendar. As well as attractions for all the family, the show has exhibitions for horses, dogs, rabbits, pigeons, flowers, vegetables, plus several craft stalls.Admission/Enquiries: Children: FREE, Adults £3 Showground Opens 8.00am, Horse Show 8.30am, Stalls & Attraction 10.30am, Exhibit Judging 11.00am, Main Ring Events 1 2.00pm, Fun dog Show 1.00pm, Tug of War 2.30pm, Showground Closes 5.00pm Richard Hartley 01924 493464 07906156719 ❑ SAT 28 AUG 10.00AM - 4.00PM Dewsbury Market, Cloth Hall Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1QE. DEWSBURY ON SEA - Grab your buckets and spades and head to the atmosphere of the seaside.

This annual event again features all the activities associated with typical UK beach destinations, from donkey rides to sandcastles. A beach complete with deckchairs, buckets and spades and a Punch and Judy show will be in Foundry Street near to Dewsbury Market.

Strolling street entertainers all day & Pulse FM providing party games and competitions give a real seaside flavour to enjoy.

Admission/Enquiries: Free entry with charges for some activities.

Situated in Foundry Street, near Dewsbury Market. Vivien Edmonds 01924 324660 07813 808828 ❑ MON 30 AUG. 9.00AM TIL 3.00PM Huddersfield Open Market, Brook Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1RX. BANK HOLIDAY MARKET & CAR BOOT SALE - Giant car boot alongside the regular Monday Market traders, Admission/Enquiries: Car Boot Rate £8 per stall Markets Head Office 01484 223730

❑ SAT 11 SEPT 7.30P ID: Elland St. Marys Church, The Cross, Church Street, Elland, HX5 0BJ. ORGAN RECITAL - A varied programme of organ music by Simon Lindley - organist at Leeds Parish Church. Admission/Enquiries: Admission £5.00

❑ FIRST SAT IN EACH MONTH. TIMES PARTICULAR TO EACH VENUE. Huddersfield Methodist Mission, 3-13 Lord Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1QA. HUDDERSFIELD FAITH TRAIL - Have you ever wondered what's inside a Mosque, Church or Gurdwara?

Maybe you're curious about people's different beliefs and how that links into the local community? Well, now is your chance to find out!

Admission/Enquiries: Tracy Needham 0113 2443413

❑ MON 13 Sept 7.15pm. Fartown Trinity Methodist Church, Spaines Road, Fartown, Huddersfield, HD2 2SA. THE GREATEST INSTRUMENT OF ALL - Presented by Tom Starkey, organised by Huddersfield Recorded Music Society. Admission/Enquiries: Non Members £2.50 Huddersfield Recorded Music Society 01274 873677

❑ SAT 4 SEPT Kirkwood Hospice, 21 Albany Road, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 9UY. THE BIG KIRKWOOD TANDEM SKYDIVE - If you have ever wanted to do a parachute jump here is your chance at The Brigg Airfield. For more details and an application pack contact: Reception 01484 557900

❑ SAT 18 SEPT 2.30PM Penistone St Andrew's Church, High Street, Penistone, S36 6BS. ORGAN CONCERT WITH MATTHEW BASON - An organ concert presented by The Penistone Cinema Organ Trust Admission/Enquiries: Penistone Paramount 01226 767532 / 762004

❑ EVERY FIRST SAT 9.00AM-1.00PM St John's Car Park, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RF. CLECKHEATON FARMERS MARKET (1ST SAT EACH MONTH) - The market offers the very best of local produce to discerning customers who would like to know where, when and how the foods are grown or produced.Admission/Enquiries: Markets Service 01484 223730

❑ SAT 18 SEPT 7.15PM Honley St Mary Parish Church, Church Street, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6BA. HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY JUNIOR CHOIRS - Launch concert for the 25th anniversary season.Tickets £6, £5 & children £4 from 07767 803 825 Admission/Enquiries: Huddersfield Choral Society Junior Choirs 01484 301610 (Carole Kain) ❑ FRIDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2010, 7.30PM Greenhead College, Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, HD1 4ES. OPEN REHEARSAL AND WORKSHOP WITH HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY Experience what it's like to sing with the Choral in the first of a series of workshops during our 175th anniversary year.Admission/Enquiries: Huddersfield Choral Society 01484 536968 ❑ SAT 9 OCT JNR CHOIR 2.30PM SNR CHOIR 4.00PM Marsden United Church, Peel Street, Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6BR. HUDDERSFIELD YOUNG SINGERS IN CONCERT - Part of the Marsden Jazz Festival, a concert featuring Junior Choir and Senior Choir. Refreshments will be served. Admission Free

❑ SUN 5TH SEPT 10.00AM TO 3.00PM Brockholes Village Hall, Brockholes Lane, Brockholes, Holmfirth, HD9 7EB. TABLE TOP SALE - Lots of good 2nd hand goods inculding books toys Baby items plants and much much more Stalls phone 0798 5913 839 Admission/Enquiries: 50p at the door, children free. Richard Fewston 0798 591 3839 ❑ SUN 12 SEPT 10.00AM - 4.00PM Wilton Park Lake, Wilton Park, Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 0AS. 3RD ANNUAL NAVY DAY/WARSHIP DAY - A day of display and free sail mode warships, subs etc. You are welcome with anything grey, military or even a yacht with a gun on the top. Refreshments available.

Admission/Enquiries: Stan Reffin 01132 675790 ❑ THIRD SUN EVERY MONTH 10.00AM – 4.00PM Holmfirth Market Hall, Huddersfield Road, Hollowgate, Holmfirth, HD9 3JH. HOLMFIRTH FARMERS MARKET - The very best of fresh local

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HD9 7DD). A walk from Woodhead over the top to Langsett if the Glossop bus runs this summer; otherwise something different! Admission/Enquiries: Susan Kirklees Countryside Volunteers 07979292781

❑ SAT 2 OCT 10.00AM TO 4.00PM Kirkwood Hospice, 21 Albany Road, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 9UY. FLAG DAY COLLECTION - Collection in town centres for Kirkwood Hospice: Mirfield - Dewsbury - Huddersfield Cleckheaton – Batley Admission/Enquiries: Marie Peacock 01484 557911

❑ SUN 22 AUG 2.00PM - 4.00PM Oakwell Hall Visitor Centre Barn, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. THE LIFE OF MEADOWS - Meet Countryside Officer Richard Aspinall in the Visitor Centre Courtyard for a guided walk around our wildflower rich meadows.

Admission/Enquiries: Free activity but booking essential. Not suitable for children. Oakwell Hall 01924 326240

WALKS, RIDES AND CONSERVATION ❑ WEDS 18 & 25 AUG 10.00AM - 12 NOON Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. YOUNG RANGERS - If you are between 10 and 16 and want to try something a bit more challenging, while helping the park and wildlife at the same time, this could be for you. Join our Park Rangers to carry out some practical conservation work while you learn new skills and make new friends. We provide tools and training but you must book in advance and parents/carers must sign a consent form. Admission/Enquiries: £1 per child except Outdoor Cooking which is £2.50 per child.

Oakwell Hall 01924 326240 Health Walks – A programme of walks for those looking to meet new people, keep fit and get out and about. Free. For further information on the meeting places, walk routes, days and times contact the Physical Activity Development Team 01484 234097. ❑ 1ST & 3RD WED OF EACH MONTH 11.00AM Ambry's Cafe, Northgate, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8RX. HEALTH WALK - A new short health walk around Almondbury lasting approx an hour on flattish terrain. A free and easy way to meet new people and increase your health and wellbeing.

Admission/Enquiries: Free activity Sheila or John 01484 303921 ❑ SAT 21 AUG 10.00AM Almondbury Bus Terminal, Northgate, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8TA. ALMONDBURY WOODLAND - A medium circular walk of 7.5 miles through Almondbury woodland.

Admission/Enquiries: Eileen Blakey 01484 534521

❑ SAT 28 AUG 9.30AM - 3.30PM Lower Spen Local Nature Reserve, Park Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3EN. MOWING THE MEADOW - Join Kirklees Countryside Officer Simon Pedley to cut the grass in the hay meadow. Using Austrian Scythes, the frog friendly alternative to mechanised mowing we can improve the habitat for wildflowers, insects and small mammals.

Admission/Enquiries: Free activity but booking essential as places are limited. Simon Pedley 01484 234073 ❑ SAT 28 AUG 10.00AM. Leggers Inn, Dewsbury wharf, Mill Street East, Dewsbury, WF12 9BD. FOLLOW THE CANAL TO THORNHILL - Meet 10:00 Dewsbury Wharf, Leggers Inn, Mill St East WF12 9BD (GR SE 249 208). 6 miles (Moderate) Leader(s) Mike Tel 01924 462811. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531 ❑ SAT 28 AUG 10.00AM Park Side, Flockton, Wakefield, WF4 4AD. AROUND THE NICK - 8 Miles Medium Walk, Meet Dave at 10.00 am at Park Side, Flockton - just off Barnsley Road (A637), by the zebra crossing (Grid Ref. SE 243 150) (Post code WF4 4AA).

A pleasant walk through fields and woods (around New Hall Prison). Admission/Enquiries: Susan Kirklees Countryside Volunteers 07979292781 ❑ SUN 29 AUG 11.00AM. Langsett Barn Car Park, Langsett, S36 4 GY. SUMMER WINE RAMBLE - A walk with Peak District National Park rangers through Last of the Summer Wine country. Admission/Enquiries: Peak District National Park Authority (Rangers) 01629 816290

❑ SAT 21 AUG 10.30AM. Batley Bus Station, St James Street, Batley, WF17 5SA. BATLEY TO WAKEFIELD THROUGH THE FIELDS - Meet 10.30am Batley Bus Station WF17 5JU (GR SE 243 244), return to Batley by bus. 8 miles (Moderate, Linear walk) Leader(s) Paul & Chris Tel 01924 470531

❑ SAT 4 SEP 10.00AM Dunford Bridge Car Park, Near Winscar Reservoir, Dunford Bridge, S36 4TG. EASY RIDERS - WIGFIELD FARM - Meet members of Huddersfield & District CTC for a full day easy paced cycle ride on the Trans Pennine trail. Cafe stops will be made. Admission/Enquiries: John Gleadow 01484 234077

❑ SUN 22 AUG 10.05AM Holmfirth Bus Station, Towngate, Holmfirth, HD7 1HA. MYSTERY BUS WALK - 10 Miles Hard, Linear, Mystery Bus Walk Meet Liz at 10.05 am at the bus station, by the Post Office, Towngate, Holmfirth (Grid Ref. SE 142 082) (Post code

❑ SAT 4 SEPT, 10.30AM Stocksmoor Railway Station, Station Road, Stocksmoor, Huddersfield, HD4 6XN. LOWER HALSTEAD - A medium circular walk of 8 miles catching the 10.08 train to Stocksmoor or meeting at Stocksmoor station. Admission/Enquiries: Eileen

Blakey 01484 534521 ❑ SUN 05 SEP 10.00am Cambridge Road car park, approached via Clare Hill, off St John's Road (GR142,172), Huddersfield, HD1 5BX. HIGHFIELDS AND HIGHER - SUN 05 SEP HIGHFIELDS AND HIGHER 5 Miles Medium Walk, A visit to Grimescar and Fixby - surprisingly green, with a few snippets of history.

Meet David at 10.00 am at Cambridge Road car park, Huddersfield (Grid Ref. SE 143 173)(Post code HD1 5BU) ❑ SUN 5 SEPT, 1.30PM Ravensthorpe Railway Station, off Ravensthorpe Road, Ravensthorpe, WF12 9ED. IN BETWEEN RAVENSTHORPE & THORNHILL EDGE Meet 1.30pm Ravensthorpe Railway Station WF12 9ED GR SE 228 199 5 miles (Moderate) Leader(s) Ken Tel 01924 494617 ❑ MON 6 SEPT, 1.00PM Oakwell Hall Top Car Park, Birstall, WF17 9LG. MAYBE TO EGYPT - Meet 1.00pm Oakwell Hall Car Park WF17 9LG GR SE 217 270 5 miles (Moderate) Leader Kathleen Tel 01924 471473 ❑ SAT 11 SEPT Huddersfield Railway Station, St. George's Square, Railway Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1JY. ENVIROYOUTH TASK - ORCHARD/MEADOW CUTTING & HAY CUTTING - Enviroyouth is a practical conservation group for 14 - 25 year olds undertaking practical conservation tasks throughout Kirklees. Pick up points are Huddersfield Train Station and Skelmanthorpe Council Offices. You will need stout footweat, outdoor clothing, waterproofs and a packed lunch. Admission/Enquiries: Andy Wickham 01484 222960 07773386550 ❑ SAT 11 SEPT AT 1.00PM. Meltham Bus Turnaround, Meltham, HD7 3AB. THE NATIONAL PARK ON YOUR DOORSTEP - A walk with rangers on to the moorland of the Peak District National Park to West Nab and Raven Rocks. Admission/Enquiries: Bus 324 from Huddersfield, 335 from Holmfirth. Peak District National Park Authority (Rangers) 01629 816290 ❑ SUN 12 SEPT 10.00AM Holmfirth Swimming Baths, Off Huddersfield Road (A6024), Holmfirth, HD9 7LE. HOLMFIRTH HIKE - A medium circular walk of 8 miles.

Admission/Enquiries: Meet in the car park. Eileen Blakey 01484 534521 ❑ SUN 12 SEPT. Castle Hill and Victoria Tower, Off Lumb Lane, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD4 6TA. MORE TALL TALES FROM THE TOWER - Meet storyteller Ursula Holden Gill at Castle Hill by the Tower for some short storytelling walks for adults and families on Heritage Open Days weekend. Suitable for children over 7 and their grown ups. Walks begin 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, & at 3pm there will be a story without a walk.

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CANAL - Meet 12.30pm St Peters Church, Horbury WF4 6LT GR SE 295 183 5 miles (Moderate). Leader Jim Tel 01924 469700 Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531 ❑ SAT 18 SEPT 10.00AM Digley Reservoir, Digley Royd Lane, Holme, HD9 2QD. TO HELL AND BACK A medium circular walk of 9 miles. Admission/Enquiries: Meet in the car park. Eileen Blakey 01484 534521 ❑ SAT 18 SEPT 10.00AM The Woodman Inn, Hartley St, Dewsbury, WF13 2BJ. THIRD ATTEMPT TO GET TO HOWLEY HALL - Meet 10:00 Woodman Inn, Batley Carr WF13 2BJ GR SE 242 225. 5 miles (Moderate) Leader Mike Tel 01924 462811 Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531 ❑ WED 22 SEP 10.30AM Holmbridge St David's Parish Church, Holmbridge, HD9 2NQ. SEVEN SUMMER WINE RESERVOIRS - 10 Miles Hard, Theme Walk, A tramp round the Upper Holme Valley, featuring seven reservoirs, woods and moorland. Some steep gradients and rough Access Land Meet Liz at 10.30 am at the church, Woodhead Road (A6024), Holmbridge (Grid Ref. SE 121 068) (Post code HD9 2NQ) Admission/Enquiries: Susan Kirklees Countryside Volunteers 07979292781 ❑ THUR 23 SEP 10.30AM - 1.00PM Castle Hill, Hillside', off Lumb Lane, Almondbury, HD4 6AT. THE AUTUMN EQUINOX WALK - A moderate/hard six mile walk around the Hill to meet the arrival of autumn by enjoying the magnificent views and nature's autumnal colours. No dogs allowed apart from guide or assistance dogs. Admission/Enquiries: Free but booking essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear suitable footwear & to bring waterproof & warm clothing. We advise you also bring something to eat and drink. Julian Brown 07968426312 ❑ 25 SAT SEPT 10.30AM Mirfield Library Car Park, Station Road, Mirfield, WF14 8LL. KIRKHEATON Meet 10.30 Mirfield Library car park WF14 8AN. GR SE 203 197. 8 miles (Moderate) Leader David Tel 01924 476642 Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531 ❑ SAT 25TH SEPT AT 10.30AM. The Square, Holme Village, HD9 2QG. HOLME FROM HOLME - A 9 mile walk with Peak District National Park rangers over paths and tracks exploring the Upper Holme Valley.

Admission/Enquiries: Peak District National Park Authority (Rangers) 01629 816290 ❑ SUN 26 SEPT 10.30AM Mirfield Railway Station, Station Road, Mirfield, WF14 8PT. HAVE YOU MET LADY WOOD? - 6-7 Miles Medium Walk along lanes, field paths and a towpath. Meet Tony at 10.30 am outside the railway station, Mirfield (Grid Ref. SE 204 194) (Post code WF14 8LF) Admission/Enquiries: Oliver 07971192383 (evenings)

W H AT ’ S O N ❑ SAT 2 OCT 10.00AM Glynn Lane, Honley, HD9 6JY. EASY RIDERS - WINDMILLS, ROYD MOOR An easy paced ride to Royd Moor above Penistone.

Admission/Enquiries: John Gleadow 01484 234077 ❑ SAT 2 OCT 10.30AM. Thornhill Rectory Park Car Park, Thornhill, WF12 0JY. FLOCKTON - Meet 10.30 Thornhill, Rectory Park CP WF12 0JY GR SE 255 186. 8 miles (Moderate) Leader David Tel 01924 476642. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531 ❑ SUN 3 OCT 10.40AM Shepley Railway Station, Shepley, HD8 8DX. BOTH THE CUMBERWORTHS 7 Miles Medium Walk mainly on field paths, lanes (with a few road sections) and woods. Meet Tony at 10.40 am at Shepley Railway Station (Grid Ref. SE 197 102) (Post code HD8 8DU). Admission/Enquiries: Oliver 07971192383 (evenings) ❑ MON 4 OCT 1.00PM Oakwell Hall Car Park, Oakwell Hall, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. OVER BATLEY BORDER - Meet 1.00 Oakwell Hall Car Park WF17 9LG (GR SE 217 270) 5 miles (Moderate) Leader(s) Kathleen Tel 01924 471473 Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531 ❑ SUN 10 OCT 9.30AM Marsden Railway Station, Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH. VARIOUS TASKS ON A FOOTPATH - CONSERVATION EVENT Meet Kirklees Countryside Volunteers at 9.30 am outside Marsden Railway Station (Grid Ref. SE 047 118). HD7 6DH or at 10.00 am on site at end of Spring Head Lane, off Dirker Drive, Marsden (Grid Ref. SE 048 121)(Post code HD7 6AX) Yet another chance, Marsden, to show us how good you are with drainage, waymarking and cutting back! Admission/Enquiries: Susan - Kirklees Countryside Volunteers 07979292781 ❑ SUN 10 OCT 10.15 Titanic Mills, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5UN. GOING FOR A SONG - A medium circular walk of 8 miles. Admission/Enquiries: Eileen Blakey 01484 534521 ❑ SAT 16 OCT 10.00AM Bretton Country Park Car Park, Wakefield, S75 4BX. SCULPTURE & COUNTRYSIDE - Meet 10:00 Bretton Country Park Lower Car Park S75 4BX (GR SE 295 125) 5 miles (Moderate) Pay & display car park Leader Mike Tel 01924 462811 Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531

3PM EACH DAY. Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. OAKWELL THROUGH THE CENTURIES - August family activity days at Oakwell Hall. Wed 4 - The Tudors; Wed 11 - The Stuarts; Wed 18 - The Victorians. Two sessions on each day.

Admission/Enquiries: 50p per child - Kirklees passport holders free. Oakwell Hall 01924 326240 ❑ WED 18 AUG 10.30AM - 11.30AM. Dewsbury Library, Dewsbury Retail Park, Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EQ. BLAST OFF BONANZA 54321...journey to the library for some outer space fun.

Admission/Enquiries: Free event, but places are limited.

Booking is essential. ❑ WED 18TH AUG, 10.30AM Holmfirth Library, 47 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3JH. ROCKIN' ROBOTS - Recycle rubbish you throw away and bring a robot alive today. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets available from Saturday 10th July. Joyce Carter ❑ DAILY MON 2 - FRI 27 AUG; MON-FRI 11AM-4PM; SAT-SUN 12NOON-4PM. Red House Museum, Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4JP. GLOWING COLOUR'' FAMILY ACTIVITIES - Enjoy a whole month of children's crafts and activities for the summer holidays, inspired by the glowing colours, designs and patterns in our exhibition 'A Rough Guide to Rag Rugs' Admission/Enquiries: Free entry. Access partly by stairs. Red House Museum 01274 335100 ❑ WED 18 AUG, 2.30PM. Honley Library, West Avenue, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6HF. ROCKIN'' ROBOTS - Recycle rubbish you throw away and bring a robot alive today. Admission/Enquiries: Honley Library 01484 222340 ❑ EVERY WED MARCH 7.00PM - 9.00PM West Yorkshire Print Workshop, 75a Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AT. LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS - Life Drawing Sessions - Untutored but feedback available in interval if requested. Please bring your own materials and drawing equipment, or ask for a list of available items from the WYPW shop. Admission/Enquiries: Booking essential. To book: £7.00 (£5 Kirklees residents over 55 & WYPW members.) West Yorkshire Print Workshop 01924 497646 Email life_model@hotmail.com

❑ THUR 19 AUG 10.30AM - 11.30AM Batley Library, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. COSMIC CAPERS Have an out of this world experience at your local library Admission/Enquiries: Free event, but places are limited . Booking is essential. Batley Library and Information Centre 01924 326021 ❑ THURS 19 AUG 12 NOON - 4.30 PM Castle Hill and Victoria Tower, Off Lumb Lane, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD4 6TA. COME SCRIBBLE! - Join Lee Hughes, our medieval storyteller, to create your very own story of a fire dragon, a magical wizard and a brave knight! You will be the quest seeker as never before, letting your imagination go and drawing your very own story board in all the Castle Hill colours of the rainbow! Admission/Enquiries: Adults £1.30 to Victoria Tower. Children who join in scribble free entrance to Tower. Julian Brown 07968 426312 ❑ EVERY THURSDAY AT 7.30PM Waring Green Community Centre, Garden Road, Brighouse, HD6 2AX. BRIGHOUSE ART CIRCLE-EVERY THURSDAY - 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 ❑ FRI 20 AUG 2.30PM. Marsden Library, Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, HD7 6BW. ROCKETS AND SPACESHIPS - Blast off Bonanza.

54321.......journey to the library for some outer space fun. Suitable for 5-12 year olds Admission/Enquiries: Free event, places are limited, booking essential.

Tickets available from Sat 10 July. Marsden Library 01484 222555 ❑ SAT 21 AUG - SAT 18 SEPT - LIBRARY OPENING TIMES. Batley Library, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. DAVID ELLIS 70TH EXHIBITION - Images which cover the 45 years since David left Art School, but focussing predominantly on more recent work and displaying his keen interest in landscape and figure painting and drawing. Admission/Enquiries: Free entry.

Access to first floor gallery via stairs or lift. Batley Art Gallery 01924 326021

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❑ MON 23 AUG, 2.30PM - 3.30PM. Birkby Fartown Library and Information Centre, Wasp Nest Road, Fartown, Huddersfield, HD1 6HA. BLAST OFF BONANZA - 5,4,3,2,1 ...... journey to the library for some outer space fun. Suitable for ages 5 - 12 years Admission/Enquiries: A free event. Birkby Fartown Library and Information Centre 01484 223098 ❑ MON 23 AUG 2.30PM - 3.30PM Cleckheaton Town Hall, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RH. MURAL MADNESS - Zoom to planet Thornhill Lees. One small picture for you one giant mural for Thornhill Lees Admission/Enquiries: Free event, but places are limited . Booking is essential. Thornhill Lees Library and Information Centre 01924 324178 ❑ TUES 24 AUG 1.00PM – 4.00PM Bagshaw Museum, Wilton Park, Batley, WF17 0AS. PRECIOUS CARGO MYSTERIES OF JAPAN - This summer Bagshaw Museum will take you on a magical tour with a series of events and activities inspired by the museum collections and stories from around the world. As part of the 2012 Cultural Olympiad these stories allow us to explore many of the different cultures that have helped to shape our communities. Admission/Enquiries: 50p per child (event only) Bagshaw Museum 01924 326155 ❑ WED 25 AUG 10.30AM - 11.30AM Dewsbury Library, Dewsbury Retail Park, Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EQ. COSMIC CAPERS - Have an out of this world experience at your local library Admission/Enquiries: Free event, but places are limited . Booking is essential.

Dewsbury Library 01924 325080 ❑ WED 25 AUG, 10.30AM. Holmfirth Library, 47 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3JH. MURAL MADNESS - Zoom to planet Holmfirth. One small picture for you one giant mural for Holmfirth

❑ SAT 16 OCT 10.00AM Car Park behind the Carlile Institute and Library, off B6108 Huddersfield Road, Meltham, HD9 4AB. WATER, WAITE AND WOOD - 8 Miles Medium Walk. Meet Susan at 10.00 am in the car park behind the Carlile Institute, off Huddersfield Road (B6108), Meltham (Grid Ref. SE 101 106) (Post code HD9 4AB). Betwixt Colne and Holme.

Admission/Enquiries: Susan - Kirklees Countryside Volunteers 07979292781 ❑ SAT 23 OCT 10.00AM New Inn, 2 Briestfield Road, Grange Moor, Wakefield, WF4 4DX. BOOTS, BYWAYS AND (NO) BLISTERS! - 6 Miles Easy/Medium Walk. An Autumn amble on various types of rights of way. Meet Margaret at 10.00 am near the New Inn, Liley Lane (B6118), Grange Moor (Grid Ref. SE 221 158) (Post code WF4 4DT).

Admission/Enquiries: Susan Kirklees Countryside Volunteers 07979292781 ❑ SAT 23 OCT 10.30AM Gawthorpe Maypole, near Ossett, Wakefield, WF5 9RL. THE ARDSLEYS - Meet 10.30am Gawthorpe Maypole WF5 9RL (GR SE 273 221) 8 miles (Moderate) Leader David Tel 01924 476642 Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531 ❑ SAT 30 OCT 10.30AM Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. BIRKENSHAW & BEYOND - Meet 10.30am Oakwell Country Park Lower CP BD19 4LL (GR SE 211 268) 8 miles (Moderate) Leader David Tel 01924 476642 Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531 ❑ SUN 31 OCT 10.45 AM Scissett St Augustine's Church, Busker Lane, Scissett, HD8 9JU. THE OXLEY TRAIL - 7 Miles Medium, Theme Walk. A local history walk around Skelmanthorpe. Meet Dave at 10.45 am in the public car park (by the church and at entrance to school), on Wakefield Road (A636), Scissett (Grid Ref. SE 249 104) (Post code HD8 9JG) Admission/Enquiries: Susan - Kirklees Countryside Volunteers 07979292781

ART, CRAFTS AND SCULPTURE ❑ WED 18 AUG. ALL DAY. A FREE EVENT. Chestnut Centre, 2a Chestnut Street, Deighton, Huddersfield, HD2 1HJ. SUPER DUPER OUTER SPACE SWAP SHOP - Find out what other space hoppers have been reading and have a go at our Space Pirate Treasure Hunt. Admission/Enquiries: Chestnut Centre Library and Information Centre 01484 224234 ❑ EVERY WED 10.00AM-4.30PM Holmfirth Market Hall, Huddersfield Road, Hollowgate, 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: Markets Head Office 01484 223730 ❑ MON 17 MAY - SUN 26 SEPT. 10.00AM - 5.00PM National Coal Mining Museum for England, Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH. MEMORIES OF COAL QUEENS - EXHIBITION. - An exhibition depicting the Coal Queen competitions which started as small local colliery contests but developed into a national event. Admission/Enquiries: Free entry National Coal Mining Museum for England 01924 848806 ❑ WEDS 4, 11 & 18 AUG 10AM - 12NOON & 1PM -

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❑ SAT/SUN 21-22 AUG 11.00AM-4.00PM National Coal Mining Museum for England, Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH. CARING FOR THE PAST - Each of the Museum's many thousands of object need to be cared for, an activity we call conservation. Find out how we do this at our 'Caring for the Past' weekend, where you can meet our conservator. Admission/Enquiries: National Coal Mining Museum 01924 848806

Out of this world - Cosmic Capers see Arts, Crafts and Sculpture

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Admission/Enquiries: Tickets available from Saturday 10th July Holmfirth Library 01484 222430

from the Alzheimer's Society Alzheimer's Society - Kirklees 01484 429865

❑ WED 25 AUG 10.30AM Slaithwaite Library, 8 Britannia Road, Slaithwaite, HD7 5HG. COSMIC CAPERS - Have an out of this world experience at your local ibrary.

Admission/Enquiries: Slaithwaite Library 01484 222500

❑ SAT 25 & SUN 26 SEPT 9.30AM - 4.00PM. National Coal Mining Museum for England, Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH. DRY STONE WALLING COURSE - IMPROVERS - The course will be led by accredited DSWA instructors and members of the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain. Admission/Enquiries: National Coal Mining Museum 01924 848806 UNTIL

❑ WED. 21 JUL & 25 AUG 2.30PM TO 4.30PM Denby Dale Library, Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, HD8 8RX. BLAST OFF BONANZA - 5,4,3,2,1 ...journey to the library for some outer space fun! Admission/Enquiries: Denby Dale Library 01484 222904 ❑ WED 25 AUG, 2.30PM. Honley Library, West Avenue, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6HF. MURAL MADNESS - Zoom to planet Honley. One small picture for you one giant mural for Honley. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets available from Saturday 10th July. Honley Library 01484 222340 ❑ WED 25 AUG 2.30PM - 4.30PM Mirfield Library, Easthorpe Lodge, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AN. ALIEN ANTICS - THE ALIENS ARE COMING!! JOIN US TO CREATE SOME EXTRA- TERRESTRIAL BEINGS. Admission/Enquiries: Mirfield Library 01924 326470 ❑ THUR 26 AUG 10.30AM - 11.30AM Batley Library, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. ROCKIN'' ROBOTS - Recycle rubbish you throw away and bring a robot alive today Admission/Enquiries: Free event, but places are limited .

Booking is essential Batley Library 01924 326021 ❑ THUR 26 AUG 11.00AM TO 1.00PM & 2.00PM TO 4.00PM Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ. MINI MUSEUMS - Summer holiday fun for everyone. Make a mini museum, a model of Tolson and much more. We would also like you to talk to us! We would like to find out what you would like to see in the museum. Find out how different the museum used to look. Delve into boxes of museum goodies! Admission/Enquiries: 50p per child (Kirklees Passport Holders Free) Tolson Memorial Museum 01484 223830 ❑ FRI 27 AUG 2.30PM - 4.00PM Kirkheaton Library, Fields Rise, Kirkheaton, Huddersfield, HD5 0LZ. COSMIC CAPERS Have an out of this world experience. A family craft event.

Admission/Enquiries: Free event, places are limited booking essential. Kirkheaton Library 01484 223560 ❑ MON 30 AUG - FRI 3 SEPT. National Coal Mining Museum for England, Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH. FAMILY SUMMER FUN - FOSSIL FUN - Pipe-cleaner dinosaurs and plaster-of-Paris fossils are the order of the day for our last week of the holidays.

Admission/Enquiries: Activities book in for 1.00pm, 2.00pm and 3.00pm at Reception National Coal Mining Museum 01924 848806 ❑ THUR 2 SEPT 7.30PM-9.30PM Waring Green Community Centre, Garden Road, Brighouse, HD6 2AX. BRIGHOUSE ART CIRCLE - OPEN EVENING Open evening for past, present and new members. There will be an art exhibition, displays, stalls and tombola as well as enrolment to the Brighouse Art Circle. Supper is provided. Admission/Enquiries: Les Boothroyd 01484 316236 ❑ VARIOUS DATES: OCT 10.00AM - 4.00PM Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOPS AT OAKWELL - A new programme of workshops for different abilites. Run by local artist Richard Gawthorpe using the spectacular surroundings of Oakwell Hall as inspiration. Admission/Enquiries: Oakwell Hall 01924 326240 ❑ WED 8 SEPT 7.00pm – 9.00pm Dewsbury Arts Group, Artspace, Lower Peel St, off Bradford Rd, Dewsbury WF13 FIRST LIFE DRAWING SESSION – Check Newsletters for details of further Life Drawing Sessions and Art Activities.

Dewsbury Arts Group – 01924 452274 ❑ SAT/SUN 11 - 12 SEPT Whitley Lower Parish Church, Howroyd Lane, Whitley, Dewsbury, WF12 0NB. CALLING ALL ARTISTS - Artists are wanted for an exhibition at Whitley Parish Church to celebrate Heritage Open Weekend Admission/Enquiries: Display boards2 boards each 95 cm (3') wide x 120 cm (4') high £20 each or £10 and 10% of any sales Jeff Heaton 01422 379144 ❑ SAT 11 SEPT 10.00AM - 3.00PM Marsden United Church, Peel Street, Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6BR. CRAFT FAIR Come and browse lots of stalls with a good variety of hand crafted goods for sale. Refreshments and cooked lunches available. Admission/Enquiries: 50p on the door, accompanied children no charge. ❑ SAT 11 & SUN 12 SEPT, 12NOON – 5.00PM EACH DAY. Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. HERITAGE OPEN WEEKEND - OAKWELL HALL - Visit the Hall free of charge with free tours and craft demonstrations.

Admission/Enquiries: Oakwell Hall 01924 326240 ❑ WED 15 SEPT 1.30PM TO 8PM Creative Arts Building, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. CREATIVE SUMMIT - An essential conference for all those involved in the arts and creative economy in Kirklees, and for services and agencies which want to find out what artists, the arts and creative businesses can do for them.

Admission/Enquiries: Cost £5 - towards refreshments and buffet Arts and Creative Economy Team 01484 222087 ❑ UNTIL SAT 9 OCT - USUAL GALLERY OPENING TIMES Batley Library, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. HOST SHOWCASE - This exhibition will showcase work by artists participating in the Huddersfield Open Studio Trail (HOST), an annual event which sees artists open their studios to the general public.Admission/Enquiries: Free entry. Access to first floor gallery via stairs or lift. ❑ SAT 25 & SUN 26 SEPT 9.00AM - TIL 5.00PM Holmfirth Market, 38 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3JH. HOLMFIRTH FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL - A fabulous festival, celebrating the best of foods from around the world.

Enjoy cookery demonstrations and browse the superb food market. Admission/Enquiries: Markets Head Office 01484 223730 ❑ SAT 25 SEPTEMBER 9AM - 3PM Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. ALZHEIMER''S KIRKLEES COFFEE DAY - Not just coffee but - cake, book, craft, card, and tombola stalls, plus a raffle Refreshments and light lunches. Great opportunity for fun and to socialise.

Admission/Enquiries: Pay on the door £1 or tickets available

❑ SAT 9 OCT - USUAL GALLERY OPENING TIMES Batley Art Gallery, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. HOST SHOWCASE - This exhibition will showcase work by artists participating in the Huddersfield Open Studio Trail (HOST), an annual event which sees artists open their studios to the general public.Admission/Enquiries: Free entry. Access to first floor gallery via stairs or lift. ❑ FRI 1 & SAT 2 OCT Bates Mill, Milford Street, Huddersfield, HD1 3DX. HUDDERSFIELD ARTS FESTIVAL 2010: CALL FOR PROPOSALS - This is the first Huddersfield Arts Festival and the organisers, Alice & Bob, are inviting proposals and expressions of interest from contemporary artists. Admission/Enquiries: Send your proposals to

19th Annual Marsden Jazz 8-10 October 2010 (photo credit Brian Slater)

❑ SAT 2 & 9 OCT 10.00AM TO 4.00PM & SUN 3 OCT 2.00PM TO 4.00PM Elland St. Marys Church, The Cross, Church Street, Elland, HX5 0BJ. SCARECROWS FESTIVAL - Display of scarecrows in and about the church on a theme Scarecrows Showtime. Admission/Enquiries: £2.50 adult; £1.00 children Philip E Chadwick 01422 373298 ❑ SAT/SUN 9 - 10 OCT National Coal Mining Museum for England, Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH. THE BIG DRAW - As part of the Big Draw join in free sketching and scribbling fun for everyone.

Admission/Enquiries: National Coal Mining Museum 01924 848806 ❑ SAT 9 OCT-SAT 6 NOV OPEN MON- FRI 10.00AM-5.00PM SAT 10AM-4.00PM Huddersfield Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. 114 ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF MEMBERS WORK - A vibrant exhibition of work by members of the Huddersfield Art Society in a wide variety of media and themes ,both traditional and contemporary.Most work for sale and a wonderful opportunity to purchase an original piece of art by local artists. Admission/Enquiries: Admission Free event.

Matthew Evans 01484 722713 ❑ MON 11 OCT - SUN 9 JAN. 10.00AM-5.00PM Daily National Coal Mining Museum for England, Caphouse Colliery, New Road,Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH. THE PITS AND THE PENDULUMS - COAL MINERS AND FREE MARKETS - A retrospective exhibition of paintings, drawings, prints and banner art by Andrew Turner. Admission/Enquiries: National Coal Mining Museum 01924 848806 ❑ SAT 16 OCT - 27 NOV GALLERY OPENING TIMES: Batley Art Gallery, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. CONTEMPORARY ART SOCIETY AT 100 - For 100 years the Contemporary Art Society has played a pioneering and unique role and has donated more than 8,000 works to public collections in the UK. This exhibition will showcase the Contemporary Art Society's contribution to the Kirklees collection.Admission/Enquiries: Mark Milnes 01924 326021 ❑ SAT 16 OCT - SAT 27 NOV USUAL GALLERY OPENING TIMES. Batley Art Gallery, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. THE CONTEMPORARY ART SOCIETY AT 100 - For 100 years the Contemporary art Society has played a pioneering and unique role and has donated more than 8,000 works to the public collections in the UK. This exhibition will showcase the Contemporary Art Society's contribution to the Kirklees collection. Admission/Enquiries: Free Batley Art Gallery 01924 326021

For 48 hours between Friday 8th and Sunday 10th October over 70 concerts and events pack the pubs, clubs, halls and streets of the village, and amazingly over 50 of these events are free!

Headliners include Mr. Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band, Stan Tracey CBE, Jacqui Dankworth and Jason Yarde, closing the festival with the Voice of the North Orchestra.

Huddersfield’s Ben Crosland brings his band back home, and there’s a late night special from the seriously funky Jacuzzi 500. This year sees the premiere of a newly commissioned piece from Tommy Evans. www.marsdenjazzfestival.com Tel: Festival Coordinator 07954 700699 Box Office 01484 430528 Email: mjftaru@yahoo.co.uk

Spenborough’s best kept secret!

❑ SUN 24 OCT 10.30AM TO 4PM Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ. RAG RUGGING WORKSHOP WITH DIANE WEST CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS - Make a good early start on your creative Christmas project. Spend a super Sunday getting inspirational tutoring from textile artist Diane West.

Ideal for beginners. Admission/Enquiries: Booking essential. £35.00 per adult including lunch. Tools and some materials provided. Jenny Salton 01484 223830 ❑ MON 25 OCT – FRI 29 OCT. 1.00PM, 2.00PM & 3.00PM National Coal Mining Museum for England, Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH. OCTOBER HALF TERM - Join in free family activities running from Monday to Friday. Have fun with light and lighting, and make your shadow puppets!

Admission/Enquiries: At 1.00pm, 2.00pm and 3.00pm to be booked at Reception National Coal Mining Museum 01924 848806 ❑ WED 27 OCT. 10.30AM - 11.30AM. Dewsbury Library, Dewsbury Retail Park, Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EQ. BRILLIANT BLING - Come and make 'bling' suitable for all.

There will be the opportunity for the whole family to discover ways to make attractive and exciting jewellery.

Admission/Enquiries: Entry free. Booking required contact Dewsbury Library 01924 325080. ❑ THUR 28 OCT 11AM - 1.00PM & 2.00PM - 4.00PM Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ. A GLITTERING PAST - Half term holiday fun for all ages combining local history with our usual dab of glue and sprinkle of glitter. Families are invited to try out some new technology, using it to explore the museum's collections. We are also planning a new Tolson Local Heritage Room. What would families like to see in it, what would you like to discover about local life? Do you have memories or objects to share?

Tell all! Admission/Enquiries: Tolson Memorial Museum 01484 223830.

Hidden at the top of Royds Park in Cleckheaton is a fabulous miniature railway – one which has been running for the last 30 years. Club volunteers drive the steam locomotives on the ground level and raised tracks and have developed the model engineering facilities and surrounding gardens to create a really scenic place to spend an afternoon. Children can enjoy rides on the second and fourth Sundays

each month from 1-4.30pm until 7 November for a small charge.

Refreshments are available and there is free car parking at the top of New St. You can also visit the workshop and see the work of the Spenborough Model and Experimental Engineers.

This lovely park also boasts a multi-court, children’s play area and bowling club. www.spenborough.me.uk

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KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON 2010/11 For the best in classical music join the ‘Romantics ‘Classic FM recommends’ concerts are the perfect place to start. and Revolutionaries’ at the Kirklees Concert Completing our showcase of the great Season 2010/11, with 36 concerts northern orchestras, we are also being played at Dewsbury and Huddersfield Town Halls. pleased to welcome the BBC An exciting development since the last Philharmonic to Kirklees and, for the concert season is that our resident first time in several years, the Hallé.

The organ and lunchtime chamber orchestra, The Orchestra of Opera concerts continue to thrive, and there North, are now Classic FM’s Orchestra is a wealth of wonderful music-making in Yorkshire. They now join other to be enjoyed in both series again this Classic FM orchestras who are regular year. The popular Dewsbury lunchtime guests in the season: the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and the series will open in style with Voces8, Northern Sinfonia. Together with recognised as Britain’s most exciting Classic FM, the Orchestra of Opera young vocal ensemble. The first of this season’s organ concerts also marks a North have selected four concerts very special occasion: Gordon from the new season which will make Dmitri Jurowski the ideal introduction to the power Stewart’s 20th anniversary as Kirklees Borough Organist. and variety of great classical music. If Come along and enjoy more world you’ve never tried one before, these

VOCES8

Wednesday 13 October, 12.30pm United Reformed Church, Longcauseway, Dewsbury

They’re back by popular demand! Voces8 opened last year’s series, and return this year by audience demand. Recognised as Britain’s most exciting young vocal ensemble, they have released two CDs on the Signum label and performed all over the

Flickering candles light the streets of Thornhill in the annual Thornhill Lanterns Parade. The parade of lanterns, made by local school children and their families, starts at Thornhill Community College and winds through the streets to an exciting finale in Overthorpe Park. Join us at the workshops, on the parade, or at the Park. www.kirklees.gove.uk/thornhilllanterns Tel: 01484 222087 Email: events@kirklees.gov.uk (plus Thornhill Lanterns pic - credit Brian Slater)

class music right here in Kirklees. Pick up a brochure today from Kirklees outlets.

Tickets on sale now at Kirklees Booking Offices or online at www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls

Huddersfield Choral Society celebrate their 175th anniversary

globe since their last visit.

Founded in 2003 by ex-choristers of Westminster Abbey, the group first achieved success in 2005 winning first prize at the International Choral Grand Prix in Gorizia, Italy. Since then Voces8 have performed widely in the UK, throughout Europe, the USA and Africa, and have been praised for 'stunning performance', 'exquisite singing' and 'a sound that spans the entire range of vocal colour'.

Having performed at prestigious venues including Wigmore Hall, Alexandra Palace, St John’s, Smith Square, the Royal Festival Hall and the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, they will be performing in Dewsbury on Wednesday 13 October as part of the Kirklees Concert Season.

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

Thornhill Lanterns Thursday 21 October 6.00pm – 8.00pm

Gordon Stewart

From Verdi and Handel to the UK première of a major choral work by the acclaimed composer Jonathan Harvey, Huddersfield Choral Society’s programmes this year span four centuries of great music as it celebrates its 175th anniversary in 2010/11.

On October 29 2010 the Society is delighted to be working with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and their charismatic conductor Vasily Petrenko. Verdi's setting of the Requiem is one of the greatest choral masterpieces of all time. Charged with electric passion, terrifying force, vigorous rhythms, sublime melodies, tenderness and tranquillity, it comes straight from Verdi's soul. The concert will be recorded for broadcast by Classic FM. Founded in 1836, Huddersfield Choral

Society has an international reputation as the UK's leading choral society, producing a unique and thrilling full-bodied ‘Huddersfield Sound’ from over 200 voices. The repertoire includes both oratorio and religious music, contemporary and commissioned works. The Society's busy schedule is centred on its own subscription concert season in Huddersfield Town Hall, including of course annual performances of Messiah. The choir also visits other major concert halls in the UK and abroad, regularly broadcasts for BBC radio and television, and has a long history of pioneering recordings.

The Society's Junior Choirs were formed in 1986 and so will celebrate their 25th anniversary season alongside the Choral's 175th.

Find out more - http://www.huddersfieldchoralsociety.com

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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 November/December. If you have an event you would like to publicise, please complete the form and send it to Kirklees Information at the address below BEFORE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th 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’.

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Shall we Essentially Dance?

A wave of enthusiasm for Latin American and ballroom-style dance has hit Kirklees as older people and children take to the floor in their hundreds to try out the jive, cha cha cha, waltz and quickstep in the Essentially Dance initiative.

Kirklees Council and NHS Kirklees in partnership with Essentially Dance have offered training to all schools and colleges in Kirklees and to volunteers and workers in older people’s groups. So far more than 120 teachers and 20 people working with older people have taken part in the training and in all nearly 4000 people are trying out the steps.

A programme of weekly classes and tea dances are now on offer to those who wish to learn the steps and try it out – see advert on page XX for details of the next dances. Schools and colleges have also been enthusiastically including Latin American and ballroom dance in PE lessons and after-school clubs.

One of the people taking part in one of the first tea dances said, “It was magical just being able to have a waltz and it was great to see so many people joining in”. Another said,” “I have had 2 knee replacements and I am so happy that I have managed to have a dance.

This was my first dance in a very long time.“ Hundreds of schoolchildren and older people took to the dance floor at Huddersfield Town Hall with Strictly Come Dancing’s Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova in a celebration to mark the end of the first year of the hugely ambitious two year Essentially Dance programme to get both older and younger people dancing.

Leader of the Council, Cllr Mehboob Khan said,” The Essentially Dance event was a fabulous day and a real celebration of the Essentially Dance programme in Kirklees. It is clear that Latin American and ballroom dance is very popular, good fun and a great way for people to keep active, whatever their age.”

Places on the Essentially Dance training courses are still available – ideal for those working with older people who are keen to introduce dance into residential settings, sheltered housing, community groups and centres or luncheon clubs or similar. For more information about the training or the tea dances please contact Kelly Brown on 01484 234092 or email Kelly.brown@kirklees.gov.uk.

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