Kirklees What's On Guide - May / June 2012 by Huddersfield

MAY/JUNE 2012

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Huddersfield 24 June - Batley and Dewsbury 25 June

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Arts, Crafts and Sculpture ................................................ 5 Talks, Exhibitions and Learning ........... 5 Get Togethers ........................................ 7 Leisure and Sport .................................. 8 Music ...................................................... 8 Outdoor Festivals and Events .............. 8

WEDNESDAY 18 APRIL, 1PM SHALL WE DANCE – TEA DANCE DEWSBURY TOWN HALL

SATURDAY 21 APRIL, 8PM BURLESQUE AND CABARET EVENING DEWSBURY TOWN HALL

An afternoon of Ballroom and Latin social dancing. Light refreshments, a rafﬂe and live singer. Tickets: £3 from Kirklees Booking Ofﬁces

A night of vintage glamour, retro decadence and old fashioned debauchery slinks into Dewsbury Town Hall! ‘Prepared to be seduced by our burlesque performers enamoured with our cabaret singers and shocked by our cheeky compere! A fun and ﬂirty show guaranteed to leave you wanting more’. Dress to impress: kittens in corsets, cats in spats, vintage glamour, high heels, dinner suits, 1920’s gangster-dress up to the nines! Tickets: £11 in advance from Kirklees Booking Ofﬁces or £13 on the door

WEDNESDAY 18 APRIL, 8PM SARAH MILLICAN: THROUGHLY MODERN MILLICAN HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL After selling out all 120 dates on her debut tour, award winning comedian Sarah Millican is back on the road with Sarah Millican:Thoroughly Modern Millican. ‘Thoroughly Modern Millican’ is Sarah’s brand new live show. Ever wondered how to make a home made treadmill? Or what to do when you don’t like parties but do like party food? Wonder no more. If your glass is half full, she’ll top it up. Tickets: £20 from Kirklees Booking Ofﬁces

WEDNESDAY 25 – SATURDAY 28 APRIL, 7.30PM & SATURDAY MATINEE 2.30PM THE YEOMAN OF THE GUARD BATLEY TOWN HALL Intrique in the Tower! Colonel Fairfax is to be executed but seeks to outwit his scheming accuser by marrying before his death Elsie, a strolling player agrees to the match know the marriage will last only an hour. But the Colonel escapes! – what’s to become of Elsie? Tickets: £11 (plus concessions) from Kirklees Booking Ofﬁces

THURSDAY 26 APRIL, 6.15PM-9.30PM PASSION 4 FASHION KIRKLEES HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL P4F is a project aimed at unemployed people. Through a set of workshops they will design their outﬁts made from charity shop buys and show them off on the catwalk in a fabulous fashion show, with lots of entertainment. Tickets: £2 from Kirklees Booking Ofﬁces

Dance, Stage and Theatre ..................... 9

SATURDAY 28 APRIL, 7PM L J’S CABARET CLECKHEATON TOWN HALL Lauren J Dance Academy proudly present their annual showcase for 2012 ‘L J’s Cabaret’ is a hand clapping and feet tapping performance, displaying talents of children aged 3yrs. A fun packed evening of song, dance and gymnastics awaits you. Tickets: £8 Adults £7.50 Children (4 - 14 & senior citizens) Kirklees Booking Ofﬁces

Walks, Rides and Conservation ........................................10

SATURDAY 28 APRIL, 7.30PM HUDDERSFIELD PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Handal - Coronation Anthem - Zadok the Priest Arthur Butterworth - Symphony No 7 (world premiere) Beethoven - Symphony No 9 Special Guests - Huddersﬁeld Choral Society Soloist - Jayne Carpenter (soprano), Flora McIntosh (mezzo-saprano), Nick Hardy (tenor) and Samuel Evans (baritone) Tickets: £5 - £15 (concessions available) from Kirklees Booking Ofﬁces

SATURDAY 5 MAY, 8PM ROY ORBISON THE LEGEND WITH SPECIAL GUESTS CLECKHEATON TOWN HALL Roy Orbison the legend tribute and special guests perform hits including ‘In Dreams’ ‘Only the Lonely’ ‘It’s over’ ‘Oh Pretty Woman’. With special guests and the chance to meet the people who wrote the songs, plus former band members along with a wonderful live band, The UK Teenkings. Tickets: £15 (concessions £14) from Kirklees Booking Ofﬁces

Edition No: 45 May - June 2012 Address for diary listings and distribution enquiries:

Marketing and Communication, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre 3, Market Street, Huddersfield. HD1 2YZ Tel: (01484) 221963. 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. Printed by Trinity Mirror Printing Oldham Ltd and Yorkshire Weekly Newspapers Group

WEDNESDAY 9 MAY – FRIDAY 11 MAY, 7PM MAGICAL MUSICALS BATLEY TOWN HALL Tickets: £10 (£8 concessions) from Kirklees Booking Ofﬁces

SARAH MILLICAN Huddersfield Town Hall

THURSDAY 10 MAY – SATURDAY 12 MAY, 7.15PM DANCING FEET CLECKHEATON TOWN HALL Children’s dancing show. Tickets: £8 (£6 children) from Kirklees Booking Ofﬁces

SATURDAY 21 APRIL, 7.30PM SLAITHWAITE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

THURSDAY 10 MAY, 7.30PM KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC THE NEW WORLD HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

Rebecca Robertson: trumpet Krek: Rhapsodic Dance Debussy: Prelude a l’Apres Midi D’un Faune Ajdic: Rhapsody for Trumpet and Orchestra Respighi: Pines of Rome Bartok: Romanian Folk Dance Stavinsky: Rite of Spring Tickets: £10 - £15 (concessions available) from Kirklees Booking Ofﬁces

Smetana : Wallenstein’s Camp Mozart: Piano Concerto No.24 in C minor (K491) Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 in E minor From the New World Conductor: Jakub Hruša Piano: Yevgeny Sudbin Tickets: £6.50 - £18.50 (with concessions) from Kirklees Booking Ofﬁces

JAKUB HRUSA - Huddersfield Town Hall

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MAY/JUNE 2012

TOWN HALLS

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THURSDAY 10 MAY, 8PM JONGLEURS COMEDY ON TOUR DEWSBURY TOWN HALL The UK’s number one comedy company returns to Dewsbury Town Hall after a sell-out show in November. Jongleurs, the name which helped launch the careers of Graham Norton, Jack Dee and many more, now brings the biggest and funniest stars from the Jongleurs clubs to Dewsbury. Two hours of top stand-up in a cabaret style setting with your compere and three of the biggest and brightest new stars on the comedy circuit. Tickets: £10 (£13 on the door plus concessions) from Kirklees Booking Ofﬁces

TOWN HALLS

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APRIL - JUNE 2012

SATURDAY 12 MAY, 7.15PM GALA CONCERT HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Music for all tastes, with guests Brighouse & Rastrick Band and Marsh Ladies’ Choir. Tickets: £5 - £11 (no concessions) from Kirklees Booking Ofﬁces

WEDNESDAY 16 MAY, 12.30PM KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON LUNCHTIME CHAMBER CONCERT WITH NEW WORLD STRING QUARTET DEWSBURY TOWN HALL When the New World String Quartet last appeared in the Dewsbury Season the audience immediately asked to hear them again! And here they are in a programme including Haydn’s famous Lark quartet and Smetana’s From my life – and for good measure Kirchner’s Seven little drops. Real chamber music to end a Chamber Music series in great style! Tickets: £5 (£3.50 concessions) from Kirklees Booking Ofﬁces or pay on the door

THURSDAY 17 MAY, 7.30PM KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON MANCHESTER CAMERATA - FROM SALZBURG TO PARIS DEWSBURY TOWN HALL Haydn : Symphony No. 87 in A Paris Mozart: Violin Concerto No.2 in D Elgar: Serenade for Strings Mozart: Symphony No.29 in A Leader/Director: Adi Brett Tickets: £6.50 - £18.50 (with concessions) from Kirklees Booking Ofﬁces

SATURDAY 26 MAY, 7PM GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

WEDNESDAY 16 MAY – SATURDAY 19 MAY, 7.15PM ACORN ANTIQUES - THE MUSICAL L CLECKHEATON TOWN HALL A Musical Play “Acorn Antiques” by Victoria Wood. Based on the popular television seriess and the West End Musical. The show is set inn sh. an antique shop and is fun from start to ﬁnish. nd Do you remember Mrs Overall, Miss Babs and ou. Mr Clifford? They are all here to entertain you. Tickets: £6 - £12 (no concessions) from Kirklees Booking Ofﬁces

Ray McVay presents the Glenn Miller Orchestra bringing the 40s back to Huddersﬁeld. The Moonlight Serenades, the Uptown Hall Gang will get together to give you an unforgettable evening with a tribute to the Big Bands, including Ted Heath. Tickets: £18 (£1.50 off for concessions) from Kirklees Booking Ofﬁces GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA - Huddersfield Town Hall

WEDNESDAY 16 MAY – SATURDAY URDAY 19 MAY, 7.15PM S LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS BATLEY TOWN HALL Performed by the Batley Amateur Thespian Society. Tickets: £12 (£10 concessions Wednesday and Thursday only) from Kirklees Booking Ofﬁces

ADI BRETT - Dewsbury Town Hall

FRIDAY 18 MAY, 7.30PM BEYOND THE BARRICADE HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL The most successful and popular touring show of its kind ‘Beyond the Barricade’ comes to Huddersfield for the first time with a brand new 2012 production. Recreating original West End/Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, ‘Beyond the Barricade’ features a cast of past principal performers from the West End production of Les Miserables, and the 25th Anniversary Concert at the O2 Arena. This production will include songs from Miss Saigon, The Lion King, Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, Mamma Mia, Blood Brothers, The Jersey Boys and many more hit musical productions, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Miserables. Don’t miss the Musicals event of the year! Tickets: £19.50 from Kirklees Booking Offices

SUNDAY 20 MAY LIVE AND UNSIGNED – NORTHERN AREA FINAL HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Tickets: For details and tickets visit: www.liveandunsigned.uk.com

FRIDAY 25 MAY, 7.15PM THE RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULAR HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

THURSDAY 17 MAY, 7.15PM COLNE VALLEY MALE VOICE CHOIR HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

The ‘Purveyors of Cool’ swing into town, with a sensational show featuring the greatest music of the 20th century. Wonderful memories of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Junior, in a fabulous production, that continues to be successful all over the world. Downstairs will host spectacular cabaret style seating for the true Vegas experience! Tickets: £25 cabaret seating, £19 side stalls. Parties of 7/8 or more under the same booking will automatically have a table reserved for them.

Grand Charity Concert with the Black Dyke Band and guests the Colne Valley Boys. Tickets: £8 - £15 from Kirklees Booking Ofﬁces

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TUESDAY 12 JUNE – SATURDAY 16 JUNE, 7.15PM FIDDLER ON THE ROOF DEWSBURY TOWN HALL

An afternoon of Ballroom and Latin social dancing. Light refreshments, a rafﬂe and live singer. Tickets: £3 from Kirklees Booking Ofﬁces

Performed by the Dewsbury Collegians Amateur Operatic Society. A moving, yet often humorous story of the young growing ng up and the old growing wiser, ‘Fiddler’ is one of the musicals that stand the test of time and is always worth seeing. The songs ngs are classics, ‘Tradition’, ‘Sunrise, Sunset’, ‘Matchmaker’, ‘If I Were A Richman’ and many more. Tickets: £12.50 (no concessions) £10 (£9 concessions). Tuesday Evening Special Offer: All Stall Seats £8. All usual concessions apply plus discount for blockk bookings from Kirklees Booking Ofﬁces

THURSDAY 31 MAY, 7.30PM KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON ORCHESTRA OF OPERA NORTH THE QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL An extra special concert to launch the weekend of national celebrations marking the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Walton : Coronation March: Orb & Sceptre Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending Britten: Gloriana: Symphonic Suite Sir Peter Maxwell Davies: An Orkney Wedding, with Sunrise Elgar: Enigma Variations Conductor: Garry Walker Tickets: £13.50 all areas (£4 concessions for under 26s only) from Kirklees Booking Ofﬁces

THURSDAY 7 JUNE, 8PM JONGLEURS COMEDY ON TOUR HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL The UK’s number one comedy company returns to Dewsbury Town Hall after a sell-out show in November. Jongleurs, the name which helped launch the careers of Graham Norton, Jack Dee and many more, now brings the biggest and funniest stars from the Jongleurs clubs to Dewsbury. Two hours of top stand-up in a cabaret style setting with your compere and three of the biggest and brightest new stars on the comedy circuit. Tickets: £10 (£13 on the door plus concessions) from Kirklees Booking Ofﬁces

MONDAY 11 JUNE, 7.30-9.00PM MEET BEST SELLING AUTHOR ANDY MCNAB HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

APRIL 19, 24 & 26 MAY 1, 3, 8, 22, 24, 29 & 31 JUNE 19, 21, 26 & 28 TEA DANCES, 2-4PM CLECKHEATON TOWN HALL Admission £1.50 including tea and biscuits

WEDNESDAY 30 MAY, 1PM SHALL WE DANCE – TEA DANCE DEWSBURY TOWN HALL

THE RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULAR - Huddersfield Town Hall

Andy McNab will hold an author talk followed by a question and answer session and a book signing opportunity. A best selling author of action thrillers Andy draws extensively on his own experiences and knowledge of Special Forces soldiering. He has been there, seen it and done it! No other thriller writer can take you so close to the action. Tickets: £2 from Kirklees Booking Ofﬁces

DEWSBURY TOWN HALL BOX OFFICE TEL: 01924 324 501 Dewsbury Town Hall, Old Wakefield Road, 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 Road, Holmfirth, Huddersfield HD9 3JP

SATURDAY 16 JUNE, 7.30PM SLAITHWAITE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA VERONIKA LLINSKAYA HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Veronika llinskaya: piano Bernstein: Overture Candide Vaughan Williams: 5 Variants, Dives and Lazarus Saint - Saens: Concerto No2 for Piano and Orchestra Berlioz: Symphony Fantastique Tickets: £10 - £15 (concessions available) from Kirklees Booking

SATURDAY 23 JUNE, 7.30PM HUDDERSFIELD PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA OPERA GALA HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Featuring music by; Bizet (Carmen), Borodin (Prince Igor), Delibes (Flower Song from Lakme), Mascagni (Cavalleria Rusticana), Rossini (Thieving Magpie & Barber of Seville), Ponchielli (Dance of the Hours), Puccini (Nessun Dorma and La Boheme), SaintSaens (Samson & Delila) Weber (Der Freischutz) and Verdi (Rigolleto and Aida) Tickets: £5 - £15 (concessions available) from Kirklees Booking Ofﬁces

FRIDAY 29 JUNE, 8PM FROM THE JAM HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL From the Jam featuring Bruce Foxton 35th Anniversary. Tickets: £13 - £20 (no concessions) from Kirklees Booking Ofﬁces

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Olympic Torch Relay Kirklees Welcomes the Olympic Torch to Huddersfield, Batley and Dewsbury The Olympic Torch arrives in Huddersfield just over halfway through its 70 day, 8000 mile trip around the UK before it arrives at the Olympic Stadium on 27 July 2012 for the lighting of the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony, signifying the official start of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Around 115 Torchbearers a day will carry the Olympic Flame which is set to travel within ten miles of over 95% of the population. The Torch is made up of an inner and an outer aluminium alloy skin, held in place by a cast top piece and base, and perforated by 8,000 circles. Each circle represents one of the inspirational stories of the Torchbearers who will carry the Olympic Flame. Sunday 24 June: Huddersfield The Torch Relay arrives on New Hey Road (A640) at about 11.51am and travels down Trinity St, passing Greenhead Park. It crosses over the ring road and then left onto Railway St and into St George’s Square. It leaves Huddersfield on Bradford Rd and changes to convoy mode for its journey to Brighouse.

Monday 25 June: Batley and Dewsbury The Torch Relay starts at Timothy Lane in Batley (B6123) at about 9.24am travelling down Batley Field Hill, Clerk Green St and into Dewsbury along Track Road. It then makes its way into Dewsbury town centre then out on Wakefield road going passed Chickenley Community Playing Fields before continuing its journey to Wakefield. Maps of the route are available online at w w w. k i r k l e e s . g o v. u k / london2012 The convoy is made up of a number of vehicles which create a long procession which winds along the streets. Whilst there are some areas on the routes which may be closed to other traffic most of the route will remain open but police may temporarily stop traffic as the convoy passes. There will be music and street performers in St George’s Square in Huddersfield on the Saturday and Dewsbury town centre on the Monday. Along the routes there will be other entertainment which will help build up the excitement of the day.

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Greenhead Park Sunday, June 24, 12noon – 6pm After watching the Olympic Torch go by on its way through Huddersfield, join in the Olympic-themed family fun afternoon in the fabulous setting of Greenhead Park. Throughout the park you will find arenas packed with different sports, crafts, music and street performers. It’s guaranteed to be a day to remember as Huddersfield celebrates the countdown to the Olympics. Pack up a picnic and make it a full day out for all the family. Find out more at www.kirklees.gov.uk/london2012 or contact 01484 222087

Schools get in on the action in Batley and Dewsbury After the Olympic Torch has passed through Batley and Dewsbury, local schools will be invited to continue the celebrations with school sports day events.

Find out about other Olympic and Paralympic events at www.kirklees.gov.uk/london2012

Lining the streets Help create a fantastic carnival atmosphere along the Olympic Torch routes in Huddersfield, Batley and Dewsbury by decorating the streets with bunting and banners, making music, singing, cheerleading or by dressing up. Kirklees Council would like people to line the routes and cheer on the Torchbearers as they carry the Olympic Torch and enjoy this once in a lifetime

opportunity to be part of something unique. Groups of friends or organisations planning something special to welcome the Torch or who want to entertain the crowds as they wait are asked to contact the council for advice and help to find suitable locations for groups along the route. Get in touch with Martin Gonzalez on 01484 234059 or email martin.gonzalez@kirklees.gov.uk with ideas.

Torchbearers in Kirklees There are 30 Torchbearers living in Kirklees who have been selected to carry the Olympic Flame. Some will carry the Torch in Kirklees , others will run in nearby local authorities. All will have their “Moment to Shine” as they carry the flame along the route in front of friends, family and crowds lining the streets. The two Torchbearers featured on the front cover are Pat Ainsworth, 66, from Emley and Harry Crowther, 13 from Mirfield. Pat was chosen because of her

extensive charity fund-raising which has seen her raise over £120,000 by running marathons and taking part in trek challenges. Harry has an extremely rare premature ageing disorder known as Atypical Progeria Syndrome. Despite having arthritis and joint pain, Harry never complains and always has a smile on his face. He is an active fundraiser for Progeria and Great Ormond St Hospital where he was a patient. The torch they are holding was designed by 9 year old Rheanna

Pestell from Honley Junior School in a competition organised with help from the Pennine Schools Sports Partnership amongst the Honley schools, Lydgate school, and their international link schools in Uganda and France. The competition, funded as a LOCOG Advocacy project developed by Helme Junior & Infant School, saw pupils in all the schools design their own Torches with the overall winner being made with help from the CDT department at Honley High School.

Become a Sport Maker The Sport Maker programme is a part of the official London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic legacy. Inspired by the Games and their values, Sport Makers in Kirklees will be part of an army of 40,000 Sport Makers nationally who will help to create new opportunities for lots more people to play sport. Sport Makers choose which sports to be involved with and who they want to make sport happen for – friends, colleagues, neighbours or the local community. The whole programme encourages people to become the sort of sporting hero that makes a difference to the

lives of other people – and have a good time doing it. Sport Makers need to log a minimum of 10 hours of activity In Kirklees the next Sport Makers workshops take place from 6-9pm on May 16 at Dewsbury RAMS, June 19 at Outlane Cricket Club, July 3 at the Galpharm Stadium, July 10 at Batley Town Hall. Becoming a Sport Maker is easy and the programme is open to everyone aged 16 and over. Sign up at http://www.sportmakers.co.uk/ or contact Ashley Lucas at Kirklees Sports Development Team on 01484 234093 or email Ashley.lucas@kirkles.gov.uk.

W H AT ’ S O N ART, CRAFTS AND SCULPTURE ❑ UNTIL SAT 5 MAY USUAL GALLERY OPENING TIMES Batley Art Gallery, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. BATLEY ART GALLERY OPEN EXHIBITION 2012 An exhibition of art work selected from an open submission by amateur and professional artists. Admission/Enquiries: Batley Art Gallery 01924 326021. ❑ UNTIL MON 14 MAY USUAL GALLERY OPENING TIMES Dewsbury Library, Dewsbury Retail Park, Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EQ. ARTISTS IN MIND An exhibition by Artists in Mind: AiM supports artists experiencing acute and enduring mental health needs. Admission/Enquiries: Free. Dewsbury Library 01924 325080. ❑ UNTIL SAT 2 JUN USUAL GALLERY OPENING TIMES Huddersfield Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. INSUFFICIENT ALLURE: THE ART OF CREATIVE PATTERN CUTTING, KEVIN ALMOND AND KATHRYN BRENNARD. This exhibition explores the creativity of pattern cutting in fashion design. Admission/Enquiries: Free. Robert Hall 01484 221964. ❑ UNTIL FRI 27 APR, MON - FRI 10AM - 4.30PM SAT 10AM - 5PM Time Circa 2010 Coffee Shop, 5 Hammonds Yard, King Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2QY. FORGOTTEN TRIUMPHS - PHOTOGRAPHS BY CLARE DANEK Exhibition by local photographer, using traditional photographic tools to document a different sort of visual history in the Peak District. Admission/Enquiries: Clare Danek 07788 712377.

Booking essential. Birstall Library and Information Centre 01924 326227. ❑ SAT 9 JUN 10.00AM - 4.00PM The Showground, Moor Lane, Farnley Tyas, near Honley, Huddersfield, HD4 6UW. HONLEY AGRICULTURAL SHOW Honley Agricultural Show will be held this year on Saturday 9th June at The Showground, Moor Lane, Farnley Tyas - one of the region's best venues situated in the beautiful countryside near Huddersfield. It is one of the most prestigious, best-attended and well-respected rural agricultural shows in the country is proud to be celebrating its 91st anniversary this year. Admission/Enquiries: Tel: 01484 661072. ❑ TUE 12 & 26 JUN 2.00PM - 4.00PM Bagshaw Museum, Wilton Park, Batley, WF17 0AS. ART FOR BEGINNERS Two art taster sessions with Bagshaw's resident artist, Richard Lucas. Learn the basics of portrait drawing at the first workshop on 12th June then explore the still life genre using the museum's collection at the second session on 26th June. Admission/Enquiries: £5 per session, includes refreshments. Kirklees passport holders £2.50. Booking recommended. Bagshaw Museum 01924 326155. ❑ SAT 16 JUN- SAT 11 AUG USUAL GALLERY OPENING TIMES Huddersfield Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. MINING COUTURE', BARBER SWINDELLS Mining Couture explores a relationship between coal mining and fashion. Admission/Enquiries: Free. Robert Hall 01484 221964.

❑ EVERY WEDNESDAY, 10.30AM - 11.15AM Dewsbury Library, Dewsbury Retail Park, Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EQ. STORYTIMES FOR UNDER FIVES Storytime session for under fives, with stories, rhymes, songs and crafts. Admission/Enquiries: Dewsbury Library 01924 325080.

❑ SAT 23 JUN - SUN 9 SEPT USUAL GALLERY OPENING TIMES Batley Art Gallery, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. CHANGE A MOSAIC Community Arts project - see http://changeproject.co.uk for further details of this exhibition's main themes and content. Admission/Enquiries: Free. Batley Art Gallery 01924 326021.

❑ EVERY WEDNESDAY 5.15PM - 6.45PM Birstall Library and Information Centre, Market Street, Birstall, WF17 9EN. CREATIVE WRITING Come along and find your creative side. This is an informal gathering for those with a love of the written word. Admission/Enquiries: Birstall Library and Information Centre 01924 326227.

❑ SAT 23 JUN 12NOON - 5.00PM Manor Road Playing Fields, Manor Road, Golcar, HD7 4QE. DIAMOND JUBILEE GALA A large village gala bringing together the local community for a fun day out. Admission/Enquiries: Children free. Christopher Watson 01484 649093.

❑ EVERY SATURDAY 9.00AM - 4.30PM Holmfirth Market, 38 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3JH. HOLMFIRTH CRAFT & FOOD MARKET Enjoy a leisurely browse through the Saturday craft market. With unusual and traditional craft items there is always something unique to be found at the craft market with items for the home or a gift with a difference. Admission/Enquiries: Markets Service 01484 223730. ❑ SAT 21 APR Gomersal Public Hall, Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4JP. YORKSHIRE ART FAIR Over 20 artists selling their work. There will also be a demonstration by internationally renowned Yorkshire artist Bruce Mulcahy. Admission/Enquiries: Free. Ann 07946 548046. ❑ EVERY SATURDAY UNTIL 30 JUNE 11.00AM 3.00PM Queensgate Market Demonstration Zone, Queensgate Market, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2UJ. DEMONSTRATION ZONE WEEKLY WORKSHOPS Each week we will be holding different drop in sessions for all ages to enjoy and to enhance your shopping experience. Admission/Enquiries: Free Markets Service 01484 223730. ❑ SAT 21 APR - FRI 4 MAY USUAL MUSEUM OPENING TIMES Colne Valley Museum, Cliffe Ash, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4PY. COLNE VALLEY ART SOCIETY ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF MEMBERS' WORK Paintings in various media plus craft items and a section of 'instant sales'.Admission/Enquiries: Diana Rowell 01484 650037. ❑ EVERY MONDAY 10.30AM - 11.45AM The Greenwood Centre, Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3JR. GREENWOOD CENTRE CRAFT GROUP Informal craft group: felt making, knitting, sewing, crochet. We provide some materials, some tuition but ask members to also share their skills. Admission/Enquiries: Free. Diane Green 01924 325040. ❑ EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY (STARTING FROM 25 APRIL) 2.00PM Birstall Library and Information Centre, Market Street, Birstall, WF17 9EN. STORYTIME AND CRAFT Come along to the library for a story, craft making and fun. Admission/Enquiries: Birstall Library and Information Centre 01924 326227.

EXHIBITIONS, TALKS AND LEARNING ❑ UNTIL SAT 21 APR USUAL GALLERY OPENING TIMES Huddersfield Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. HUDDERSFIELD PHOTO-IMAGING CLUB ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2012 This annual exhibition showcases the best photographic work of our members. Admission/Enquiries: Alan Stopher 01484 511499. ❑ ONGOING – USUAL MUSEUM OPENING TIMES Bagshaw Museum, Wilton Park, Batley, WF17 0AS. TIMES GONE BY IN WILTON PARK Photographs of Wilton Park: the last 100 years. As a part of our centenary celebrations, we asked people to bring in their photos of Wilton Park so that they could help to fill in the gaps of the park's history and add to the Kirklees Image Archive collection. Admission/Enquiries: Bagshaw Museum 01924 326155. ❑ ONGOING – USUAL MUSEUM OPENING TIMES Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ. THE TOLSON AND RAVENKNOWLE PHOTO ALBUM See how Huddersfield's museum and park appeared in the past with old photographs from Kirklees Image ArchiveAdmission/Enquiries: Tolson Museum 01484 223830. ❑ EVERY TUE 1.30PM - 5.00PM & WED 10.00AM 1.00PM Birstall Library and Information Centre, Market Street, Birstall, WF17 9EN. WORKLINK ADVICE SESSIONS Help and advice on training and employment opportunities including CV and completing job applications. Admission/Enquiries: Booking essential. Appointments 01484 223520. ❑ EVERY WEDNESDAY 9.00AM - 1.00PM Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. HEALTH ADVICE SESSIONS Nurses from Kirklees Community Health Service will be on hand to give advice on healthy eating, exercise, stop smoking, blood pressure checks. Admission/Enquiries: Booking Essential. NHS Kirklees Appointments 01924 351508/Cleckheaton Library 01274 335170.

❑ EVERY 4TH WEDNESDAY 7.30PM Spen X Social Club, Moorlands House, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3SU. FLOWER ARRANGING DEMONSTRATION A demonstration of flower arranging which will last for around an hour and a half. Admission/Enquiries: Membership: £29 for the year. Guest admission: £5 per visit. Tel: 01924 501343.

❑ EVERY WEDNESDAY 5.00PM - 6.30PM Birstall Library and Information Centre, Market Street, Birstall, WF17 9EN. COMMUNITY POLICE DROP-IN Come along and meet your local police team where you can discuss any issues in your neighbourhood, report crime and antisocial behaviour or get crime prevention advice. Admission/Enquiries: Birstall Library and Information Centre 01924 326227.

❑ SAT 28 APR 10.00AM - 4.00PM Mirfield Eastthorpe: St Paul's Parish Church, St Paul's Terrace, Eastthorpe, Mirfield, WF14 8DE. MIRFIELD SPRING FAYRE The first Mirfield Food and Craft Fayre will be the Spring Fayre which will be held in the grounds of St Pauls Church in Mirfield town centre. Proceeds will go to help the fundraising of the church. Admission/Enquiries: Free entry. www.mirfieldfayre.co.uk.

❑ WEDNESDAY 18TH OF APRIL 2012 AT 7.30PM Huddersfield Methodist Mission, 3-13 Lord Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1QA. TWITCHING THAILAND Talk and Slide show. Finding rare birds in Thailand. Admission/Enquiries: Pay on the door: Members £2, non members £3 Robert Haigh 01484 306863/07917676759.

❑ MON 14 MAY 10.00AM - 12.00NOON Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. LESSONS IN WATERCOLOUR Beginners watercolour session for adults with Yorkshire born illustrator Karin Littlewood. Admission/Enquiries: Free. Booking essential. Cleckheaton Library 01274 335170. ❑ MON 14 MAY, 1.30PM - 3.30PM Birstall Library and Information Centre, Market Street, Birstall, WF17 9EN. LESSONS IN WATERCOLOUR Beginners watercolour session for adults with Yorkshire born illustrator Karin Littlewood. Admission/Enquiries: Free.

❑ VERY ALTERNATE THURSDAY (FROM 19 APR) 12.30PM - 1.00PM Birstall Library and Information Centre, Market Street, Birstall, WF17 9EN. LOCAL COUNCILLOR DROP-IN Talk to your local councillor about community issues. Admission/Enquiries: Birstall Library and Information Centre 01924 326227. ❑ EVERY THURSDAY 1.30PM - 4PM Birstall Library and Information Centre, Market Street, Birstall, WF17 9EN. NHS HEALTH CHECKS Are you aged 40-74? Call in for a free health check. Be better prepared for the future and able to take steps toimprove your

health.Admission/Enquiries: Birstall Library and Information Centre 01924 326227/NHS Kirklees Appointments 01924 351508. ❑ EVERY THURSDAY 3.30PM - 5.30PM Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. CLECKHEATON LIBRARY JUNIOR CLUB Activities for young people aged 8 to 12 years. Admission/Enquiries: Young People's Service Headquarters 01484 225285. ❑ EVERY THIRD THU IN THE MONTH 7.30PM Holmfirth Civic Hall, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS. HOLME VALLEY CIVIC SOCIETY Separate group meetings for those interested in local history, footpaths, the environment and trees. Walks arranged for summer. Meetings held September to May, except December. Admission/Enquiries: Mr Brian Hinchliffe 01484 683242. ❑ EVERY FRIDAY 9.30AM - 3.30PM Paddock Village Hall, West View, Paddock, Huddersfield, HD1 4TX. FREE IT DROP-IN SESSION Staff and volunteers provide support with getting online, using the internet and email and do free UK online short courses. Admission/Enquiries: Simon 01484 431400 to book a place on the course. ❑ SAT 21 APR & 9 JUN 10.00AM - 12NOON Birstall Library and Information Centre, Market Street, Birstall, WF17 9EN. MP ADVICE SURGERIES Need help or advice from your local MP? Call in for an informal discussion. Admission/Enquiries: Birstall Library and Information Centre 01924 326227. ❑ EVERY SATURDAY 1.00PM - 3.00PM Dalton Green Lane Allotment, Dalton Green Lane, Dalton, HD5 9YE. DALTON GARDENING PROJECT Gardening project for young people aged 13-19 years. ❑ SAT 21 APR 2.00PM FOR 2.15PM Salendine Nook Baptist Church, Moorhill Road, Huddersfield, HD3 3SF. FRANK MEADOW SUTCLIFFE VICTORIAN PHOTOGRAPHER Frank Meadow Sutcliffe Victorian Photographer by Trevor Moody. Admission/Enquiries: £2 for members, £3 for guests John Nichols 01924 849511. ❑ EVERY MONDAY 1.15PM - 2.30PM (EXCEPT FOR DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS) The Greenwood Centre, Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3JR. BOOK CHAT AT GREENWOOD CENTRE LIBRARY Informal Book Chat group. Make new friends whilst enjoying a chat about books and a cuppa. Admission/Enquiries: The Greenwood Centre 01924 325040. ❑ EVERY MON 1.30PM - 4.00PM & TUE 9.30AM TO 12.30PM Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. WORKLINK ADVICE SESSIONS Help and advice on training and employment opportunities including CV and completing job applications. Admission/Enquiries: Booking essential. Appointments 01484 223520.

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❑ EVERY TUE AFTER SCHOOL IN TERM TIME Dewsbury Rams Success Centre, Tetley's Stadium, Owl Lane, Dewsbury, WF12 7RH. PRIVATE MATHS AND ENGLISH TUITION Available for students requiring extra support, in a relaxing, non-threatening environment. Admission/Enquiries: £20 for a one hour session. Helen Littlewood 01924 464487. ❑ EVERY TUE 9.00AM – 12NOON Thornhill Lees Library and Information Centre, 53 Brewery Lane, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 9DU. WORKLINK ADVICE SESSIONS Help and advice on training and employment opportunities including CV and completing job applications. Admission/Enquiries: Booking essential. Appointments 01484 223520. ❑ EVERY TUE 10.00AM – 4.00PM Birstall Library and Information Centre, Market Street, Birstall, WF17 9EN. KIRKLEES BENEFIT ADVICE SESSIONS Advice and information about appropriate benefits, appeals service, full benefit check and support with all benefit issues. Admission/Enquiries: Appointment only. Birstall Library and Information Centre 01924 326227. ❑ EVERY TUE (EXCEPT BANK HOLIDAYS) 10.00AM - 1.00PM Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. KIRKLEES CITIZEN'S ADVICE Kirklees citizens advice offer free, impartial and confidential advice and assistance on a wide range of issues including: debt, employment, housing, benefits, form filling, immigration, personal and family matters and much more. Admission/Enquiries: Free but booking essential. Appointments 01484 451381. ❑ TUE 24 APR 10.30AM Birstall Library and Information Centre, Market Street, Birstall, WF17 9EN. COFFEE PLUS - YORKSHIRE DIALECT Alan and Carol Walker will explain all... Admission/Enquiries: Free. Birstall Library and Information Centre 01924 326227. ❑ LAST TUE IN MONTH 10.30AM Birstall Library and Information Centre, Market Street, Birstall, WF17 9EN. COFFEE MORNING So much more than coffee! Every month we have a guest speaker or a craft for you to try. Bring a friend or meet a new one!Admission/Enquiries: Birstall Library and Information Centre 01924 326227.

Miners’ Gala Day NATIONAL COAL MINING MUSEUM

for England 2012 Sunday 17th June 11am – 5pm Free admission A fantastic 1950s-themed family day out packed with traditional entertainment, events and activities. • Traditional Sports Day – events for children • Our Sporting Stories – special exhibition • 1950s themed fancy dress costume competition for children • Stalls – crafts, baking, preserves ... and many more

• Craft demonstrations • Emley Brass Band • Singing and story telling Plus – underground tours, take a ride on the train, meet Maurice the Miner, refreshments available throughout the day More information at www.ncm.org.uk

Open daily 10am - 5pm Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton,Wakefield, West Yorkshire,WF4 4RH T: 01924 848806 E: info@ncm.org.uk Registered Charity No. 517325

❑ MON 23 APR 7.30PM - 9.00PM Birstall Library and Information Centre, Market Street, Birstall, WF17 9EN. NEW VOICES: THREE OUTSTANDING DEBUT AUTHORS Meet Kjersti Skomsvold, Tom Benn and Kerry Young: a panel of three new authors of rising fame. Discover three very different novels: a funny, warm and thought provoking tragic comedy of rare quality - a crime novel exploring the murky underworld of Manchester - and a chronicle of multi cultural 20th century Jamaica. A panel of 3 new authors with readings, and question time. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £2 (£1.50 Kirklees Passports) from Birstall Library 01924 326227, from any Kirklees Box Office or on line (see related links) Pam Chew 01484 226364 07528988800.

NATIONAL COAL MINING MUSEUM

for England

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W H AT ’ S O N ❑ TUE 24 APR 10.00AM FOR 10.30AM Oakes Baptist Church, Baker Street, Oakes, Huddersfield, HD3 3ER. "THREE LITTLE ISLANDS" BY JOHN AND JEAN BROADBENT A talk organised by the Huddersfield Pennine Probus Club. Admission/Enquiries: D Laycock 01484 651030. ❑ EVERY FORTNIGHT ON WEDNESDAYS 10.00AM-12NOON (NEXT SESSION IS 25 APRIL) Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. FAMILY HISTORY ADVICE A member of the Huddersfield Family History Society will be on hand to get you started or to give you tips andadvice and help in creating your own family treeAdmission/Enquiries: Cleckheaton Library 01274 335170. ❑ 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: £12 annual members fee (gains free entry to Presidents and Annual writing competitions held within the group) Rebecca Wilson – pegglass98@hotmail.com. ❑ MON 30 APR 7.15PM - 9.15PM Fartown Trinity Methodist Church, Spaines Road, Fartown, Huddersfield, HD2 2SA. LORIN MAAZEL - THE DECCA YEARS Talk presented by the Huddersfield Recorded Music Society. Admission/Enquiries: Single evening membership £2.50 including refreshments Anne Hartley 01274 873677. ❑ MONDAY 30 APRIL 7.30PM Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. COMMUNITIES OF RESISTANCE, THE OTHER HUDDERSFIELDS Talk by local historian Cyril Pearce. Admission/Enquiries: Free to members, £2 for visitors. David Griffiths 01484 540309. ❑ UNTIL TUE 1 MAY Dewsbury Fire Station and Community Room, Huddersfield Road, Dewsbury, WF13 3RN. MOVING MORE OFTEN A training programme suitable for people interested in promoting and/or delivering activity for older and or less mobile or frailer people. Admission/Enquiries: Louise H Taylor 01484 234092. ❑ TUE 1 MAY 10.00AM Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. COFFEE PLUS - MUSIC THROUGH THE AGES Suzette French will be talking about the development of music over the years.Admission/Enquiries: Free. Cleckheaton Library 01274 335170. ❑ TUE 1 MAY & 12 JUN, 1.00PM - 3.00PM Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. LEARNING WITH TECHNOLOGY TASTER SESSIONS Find out more about computers, internet, email, mobile phones. These sessions have been developed in partnership with Altogether Better, Paddock Community Trust and it's IT Buddies Project and is part of the activities programme for 50+ in Spen. Admission/Enquiries: Booking is essential Gillian Mallinson 01484 225103. ❑ FIRST TUE IN MONTH 2.00PM Birstall Library and Information Centre, Market Street, Birstall, WF17 9EN READING GROUP Informal meeting for book lovers, to discuss and share views on the latest books. Admission/Enquiries: Birstall Library and Information Centre 01924 326227. ❑ THU 3 MAY 9.45AM - 4.00PM Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. GROWING TOGETHER IN 2012 A one day conference at Oakwell Hall for teachers, governors, garden owners, gardeners, countryside rangers who want to develop their spaces for our present and future generations. Admission/Enquiries: £80 per person including lunch and refreshments Oakwell Hall 01924 326240. ❑ FRI 4 MAY 7.30PM 4A Railway Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1JP. PUBLIC LECTURE - OUR UNIVERSE, THE PIZZA THAT NOBODY ORDERED Huddersfield Astronomical Society present a lecture by Professor Ruth Gregory of Dubham University. Admission/Enquiries: £2 on the door. Paul D Harper 01484 606832. ❑ WED 9 MAY 7.30PM Cleckheaton Our Lady and St Paul RC Church Hall, 57 Dewsbury Road (Bradford Road), Cleckheaton, BD19 5BT. CIVIL WAR - BRONTES AND THE MYSTERIOUS BATTS Spen Valley Historical Society invites you to come and listen to the story of Oakwell Hall as told by Senior Museums Officer Eric Brown. Admission/Enquiries: Patricia Bell 01484 603700. ❑ SECOND WED OF THE MONTH 7.30PM Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. HUDDERSFIELD FRENCH CIRCLE - PROGRAMME FOR 2011/12 The Huddersfield French Circle meetings are held usually in Room 1. Those events marked with an * are held at other venues.Admission/Enquiries: V Smithson 01484 643031. ❑ FRI 11 MAY 2.00PM - 3.30PM Mirfield Library, Easthorpe Lodge, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AN. CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP - SEARCHING FOR TREASURE, DISCOVERING MEMORIES Discover memories by engaging with old photographs to produce poems or prose writing. Please bring along an old photograph of yourself or a family member or of a significant place or event in your life.Admission/Enquiries: Free event but booking essential as places are limited. Mirfield Library 01924 326470. ❑ SAT 12 MAY – SAT 16 JUN USUAL GALLERY OPENING TIMES Batley Art Gallery, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. BATLEY CAMERA CLUB The club's annual exhibition will feature a wide variety of work form newcomers of photography and from experienced amateur photographers. Admission/Enquiries: Free Batley Art Gallery 01924 326021. ❑ SAT 12 MAY 10.00AM - 11.30AM Dewsbury Library, Dewsbury Retail Park, Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EQ. DIAMOND DECADES Please join us for coffee and a chat about your memories of local life since 1952. Admission/Enquiries: Free. Dewsbury Library 01924 325080. ❑ SAT 12 MAY 2.00PM - 3.30PM Thornhill Lees Library and Information Centre, 53 Brewery Lane, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 9DU. DIAMOND DECADES Please join us for coffee and a chat about your memories of local life since 1952. Admission/Enquiries: Free. Thornhill Lees Library and Information Centre 01924 324178. ❑ SUN 13 MAY 2.00PM - 3.30PM The Greenwood Centre, Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3JR. DIAMOND DECADES Please join us for coffee and a chat about your memories of local life since 1952. Admission/Enquiries: Free. The Greenwood Centre 01924 325040. ❑ SUN 13 MAY, 2.00PM - 4.30PM Red House Museum, Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4JP.THROUGH THE EYES OF THE BRONTES: HISTORIC AND CREATIVE WRITING

INSPIRATION FOR ALL IN THE BEAUTIFUL SETTING OF RED HOUSE MUSEUM. Beginning with a short presentation about The Bronte Boy, the afternoon will include a tour of the house and gardens 'through the eyes of the Brontes', time for discussion, room for inspiration, and an opportunity to write. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £4 or £2.50 Kirklees Passports, from Red House Museum Tel: 01274 335100 or Kirklees Box Office or online Pam Chew 01484 226364 07528988800. ❑ MON 14 MAY 9.30AM – 12.30PM Thornhill Lees Library and Information Centre, 53 Brewery Lane, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 9DU. MENDHI DESIGNS Join us to learn about Mendhi including its history, how to mix it, the different designs with the chance to create your own! Admission/Enquiries: Free event but booking is essential. Thornhill Lees Library and Information Centre 01924 324178 (Creche facilities available) ❑ MON 14 MAY 10.00AM - 12NOON Rawthorpe and Dalton Library and Information Centre, 23-25 Ridgeway, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 9QJ. DIAMOND DECADES Please join us for a coffee and chat about your memories of local life since 1952. Admission/Enquiries: Free drop-in session. No need to book. Rawthorpe/Dalton Library and Information Centre 01484 226622. ❑ MON 14 MAY 10.30AM - 12NOON Meltham Library and Information Centre, Meltham Town Hall, Huddersfield Road, Meltham, HD9 4AG. DIAMOND DECADES Please join us for coffee and a chat about your memories of local life since 1952. Admission/Enquiries: Meltham Library and Information Centre 01484 222606. ❑ MON 14 MAY, 1.00PM - 4.00PM Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. CV HELP AND ONLINE JOB SEARCHING Get help from the experts at Worklink to update your CV and find out more about online resources to help with finding jobs and training. Admission/Enquiries: Free but booking essential. Cleckheaton Library 01274 335170. ❑ MON 14 MAY 2.00PM - 4.00PM Chestnut Centre, 2a Chestnut Street, Deighton, Huddersfield, HD2 1HJ. DIAMOND DECADES Please join us for coffee and a chat about your memories of local life since 1952. Admission/Enquiries: Chestnut Centre 01484 234274. ❑ MONDAY 14 MAY, 2.00PM - 5.00PM Kirkheaton Library, Fields Rise, Kirkheaton, Huddersfield, HD5 0LZ. DIAMOND DECADES Please join us for a cup of tea and a chat about your memories of local life since 1952. Admission/Enquiries: Free drop-in event. No need to book. Kirkheaton Library and Information Centre 01484 223560. ❑ MON 14 MAY 7.15PM - 9.15PM Fartown Trinity Methodist Church, Spaines Road, Fartown, Huddersfield, HD2 2SA. WAR Talk presented by the Huddersfield Recorded Music Society. Speaker: Sue Parker. Admission/Enquiries: Single evening membership £2.50 including refreshments Anne Hartley 01274 873677. ❑ MON 14 MAY 7.30PM - 9.00PM Denby Dale Library, Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, HD8 8RX. A DOUBLE ACT: THE JOY OF THE WRITTEN WORD' AND THE STORY OF ALICE THE HEALER Moving poetry from John Ling about a local and colourful lady and an illustrated (a la Rolf Harris) talk from Pete Forde on the joy of reading. (3 poems and 2 books!). Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £2 , £1 Kirklees Passport from Denby Dale Library 01484 222904 or book online Pam Chew 01484 226364 07528988800. ❑ TUE 15 MAY 10.00AM - 12NOON Denby Dale Library, Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, HD8 8RX. DIAMOND DECADES Please join us for a coffee and chat about your memories of local life since 1952.Admission/Enquiries: Denby Dale Library and Information Centre 01484 222904. ❑ TUE 15 MAY 10.00AM - 12NOON Lepton Library, 56 Highgate Lane, Lepton, Huddersfield, HD8 0HB. DIAMOND DECADES Please join us for a coffee and chat about your memories of local life since 1952. Admission/Enquiries: Free drop-in session. No need to book. Lepton Library & Information Centre 01484 222711. ❑ EVERY 3RD TUE IN THE MONTH 10.30AM - 11.30AM Golcar Library, Town End, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4QD. GOLCAR LIBRARY READERS' GROUP Come and have a cuppa and share your enthusiasm for reading with other like-minded people. Admission/Enquiries: Free Golcar Library 01484 222138. ❑ TUE 15 MAY 10.30AM - 11.30AM Marsden Library and Information Centre, Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, HD7 6BW. DIAMOND DECADES Please join us for coffee and a chat about your memories of local life since 1952. Admission/Enquiries: Marsden Library and Information Centre 01484 222555. ❑ TUE 15 MAY 1.00PM - 4.00PM Birstall Library and Information Centre, Market Street, Birstall, WF17 9EN. WORKLINK CV AND JOB SEARCH Come along to the library and get help from our experts to update your CV, find out more about training and search on-line for jobs. Admission/Enquiries: Booking essential. Birstall Library and Information Centre 01924 326227. ❑ TUE 15 MAY 1.00PM - 5.00PM. Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. FAMILY HISTORY Huddersfield Family History Society will be here to answer your questions on researching your family tree and give guidance on using online resources such as ancestry. Admission/Enquiries: Sessions last for 45 mins and booking is essential. Cleckheaton Library 01274 335170. ❑ WED 16 MAY 1.00PM – 5.00PM Birstall Library and Information Centre, Market Street, Birstall, WF17 9EN. FAMILY HISTORY Huddersfield Family History Society will be here to answer your questions on researching your family tree and give guidance on using online resources such as Ancestry.Admission/Enquiries: Sessions last for 45 mins and booking essential. Birstall Library and Information Centre 01924 326227. ❑ WED 16 MAY 1.00PM Huddersfield Light Reading Room, Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. LOCAL HISTORY LUNCHTIME CLUB – BAMFORTH & CO. SAUCY POSTCARDS BY KATINA BILL The lunchtime club is an informal meeting of people with an interest in Local History. Light refreshments are provided. Admission/Enquiries: Huddersfield Local Studies Library 01484 221965. ❑ WED 16 MAY 2.00PM - 3.30PM Birkby and Fartown Library and Information Centre, Wasps Nest Road, Fartown, Huddersfield, HD1 6HA. DIAMOND DECADES Please join us for coffee and a chat about your memories of local life since 1952. Admission/Enquiries: Birkby and Fartown Library and Information Centre 01484 223098. ❑ WED 16 MAY 2.00PM Huddersfield Local Studies Library,

W H AT ’ S O N Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. DIAMOND DECADES Please join us for coffee and a chat about your memories of local life since 1952. Admission/Enquiries: Huddersfield Local Studies Library 01484 221965. ❑ WED 16 MAY 7.30PM Huddersfield Methodist Mission, 3-13 Lord Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1QA. RSPB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND TALK AGM followed by a talk on the RSPB Albatross Campaign by John Loader. Admission/Enquiries: Pay on the door: Members £2, non members £3 Robert Haigh 01484 306863 07917676759. ❑ THU 17 MAY 10.00AM - 1.00PM Heckmondwike Library, Walkley Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0LY. BASIC INTRODUCTION TO IT SESSIONS Come along and learn basic IT skills. One hour sessions. Admission/Enquiries: Booking essential. Heckmondwike Library 01924 325637. ❑ THU 17 MAY 10.30AM - 11.30AM Golcar Library, Town End, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4QD. DIAMOND DECADES Please join us for coffee and a chat about your memories of local life since 1952. Admission/Enquiries: Golcar Library 01484 222138. ❑ THU 17 MAY 1.30PM - 4.30PM Heckmondwike Library, Walkley Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0LY. CV HELP AND ONLINE JOB SEARCHING Get help from the experts at Worklink to update your CV and find out more about online resources for jobs and training. Admission/Enquiries: Booking essential. Heckmondwike Library 01924 325637. ❑ THU 17 MAY 2.00PM - 3.00PM Honley Library, West Avenue, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6HF. DIAMOND DECADES Please join us for coffee and a chat about your memories of local life since 1952. Admission/Enquiries: Honley Library 01484 222340. ❑ THU 17 MAY 2.00PM - 3.30PM Lindley Library and Information Centre, Lidget Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3JP. DIAMOND DECADES Please join us for coffee and a chat about your memories of local life since 1952. Admission/Enquiries: Lindley Library and Information Centre 01484 222172. ❑ FRI 18 MAY 10.30AM - 12NOON. Skelmanthorpe Library and Information Centre, Council Offices, 24 Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe, HD8 9DA.DIAMOND DECADES Please join us for a coffee and chat about your memories of local life since 1952. Admission/Enquiries: Skelmanthorpe Library and Information Centre 01484 222953. ❑ FRI 18 MAY 10.30AM - 12.30PM Kirkburton Library, Turnshaws Road, Kirkburton, HD8 0RT. DIAMOND DECADES Diamond Decades. Share your memories and memorabilia of the last six decades, while enjoying coffee and cakes, as you help us to create the Kirkburton Community Memory book. Admission/Enquiries: Free event, no need to book Kirkburton Library and Information Centre 01484 222710. ❑ FRI 18 MAY 1.00PM - 5.00PM Heckmondwike Library, Walkley Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0LY. FAMILY HISTORY Huddersfield Family History Society will be here to answer your questions about researching your family tree and give guidance on online resources such as Ancestry. Sessions last for 45 mins. Admission/Enquiries: Booking essential. Heckmondwike Library 01924 325637. ❑ FRI 18 MAY 2.00PM - 4.00PM Almondbury Library, Stocks Walk, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8XB. NOT JUST BLYTON Not just Blyton - looking back at sixty years of the Carnegie award winners. Please join us for light refreshmentsas we look at children's books over the last six decades including the Carnegie award winners.Admission/Enquiries: Free event, no need to book Almondbury Library 01484 223183. ❑ FRI 18 MAY 2.00PM Shepley Library and Information Centre, Marsh Lane, Shepley, HD8 8AE. DIAMOND DECADES Please join us for a coffee and chat about your memories of local life since 1952.Admission/Enquiries: Shepley Library and Information Centre 01484 222712. ❑ SAT 19 MAY 2.00PM - 3.30PM. Batley Library, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. DIAMOND DECADES Please join us for coffee and a chat about your memories of local life since 1952. Admission/Enquiries: Free. Batley Library 01924 326021. ❑ MON 28 MAY 7.15PM - 9.15PM Fartown Trinity Methodist Church, Spaines Road, Fartown, Huddersfield, HD2 2SA. VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY Talk presented by the Huddersfield Recorded Music Society. Admission/Enquiries: Single evening membership £2.50 including refreshments Anne Hartley 01274 873677.

PUBLIC LECTURE - CASSIOPEIA A Huddersfield Astronomical Society present a lecture by Martin Lunn of Yorkshire Museum (retired). Admission/Enquiries: £2 on the door. Paul D Harper 01484 606832. ❑ WED 6 JUN Culture and Leisure Services, Red Doles Lane, Huddersfield, HD2 1YF. MOVING MORE OFTEN A training programme suitable for people interested in promoting and/or delivering activity for older and or less mobile or frailer people. Admission/Enquiries: Louise H Taylor 01484 234092. ❑ SAT 9 & SUN 10 JUN 11.00AM - 4.00PM Beaumont Park Visitor Centre, Beaumont Park, Huddersfield, HD4 7AY. BEAUMONT PARK PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION FoBP Photography Group annual exhibition in the visitor centre. Admission/Enquiries: Free. Friends of Beaumont Park 01484 645217. ❑ WED 13 JUN 7.30PM Cleckheaton Our Lady and St Paul RC Church Hall, 57 Dewsbury Road (Bradford Road), Cleckheaton, BD19 5BT. DUKE OF WELLINGTONS PART I Spen Valley Historical Society invites you to 'The Duke of Wellington's Regiment' by John Spencer from Bankfield Museum. Admission/Enquiries: Patricia Bell 01484 603700. ❑ SAT 23 & SUN 24 JUN 10.00AM - 5.30PMThe Yorkshire Wartime Experience event site, Field off Hunsworth Lane, Hunsworth, Cleckheaton, BD4 6RN.THE YORKSHIRE WARTIME EXPERIENCE EVENT The biggest gathering of World War 2 military vehicles in the North of England. Plus the biggest ever staged World War 2 re-enactment of the Normandy battle. Also, a Battle of Britain flypast has been applied for.Admission/Enquiries: per day £6.50, senior citizens and under16s £5, under 5s free. Stuart Wright 07748604461. ❑ MON 25 JUN 7.15PM - 9.15PMFartown Trinity Methodist Church, Spaines Road, Fartown, Huddersfield, HD2 2SA. 5 X 7 = ? Talk presented by the Huddersfield Recorded Music Society. Admission/Enquiries: Single evening membership £2.50 including refreshments Anne Hartley 01274 873677. ❑ TUE 26 JUN 10.30AM Birstall Library and Information Centre, Market Street, Birstall, WF17 9EN. COFFEE PLUS - BIRSTALL'S ROLL OF HONOUR Tony Dunlop will show the results of his hard work on those that lost their lives in WW1. Admission/Enquiries: Free. Birstall Library and Information Centre 01924 326227. ❑ SUN 1 JUL 12.30PM, 2.30PM & 3.30PM Bagshaw Museum, Wilton Park, Batley, WF17 0AS. STEP INTO AFRICA A short illustrated gallery talk by the curator of the new African exhibition, Simon Skelling, looking at the Mahdist revolt. Admission/Enquiries: Free event. Not Suitable for under 14's. Bagshaw Museum 01924 326155.

GET TOGETHERS AND SOCIAL DANCE ❑ VARIOUS TIMES AND VENUES SHALL WE ESSENTIALLY DANCE? Regular weekly sessions in ballroom dance and Latin American dance. Beginners welcome. Relive your youth or learn the steps to the jive, waltz, cha cha cha and quickstep. Find out more at www.kirklees.gov.uk/dance or ring Kelly Brown on 01484 234092. ❑ WED 18 APR & 30 MAY 1.00PM - 3.00PM Dewsbury Town Hall, Wakefield Old Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8DG. SHALL WE DANCE? SOCIAL DANCE An afternoon of Latin American, ballroom and sequence dance with live entertainment and a raffle. Admission by ticket only. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets are £3 and include light refreshments Kirklees Booking Offices 01484 223200/222444 or 01924 32450. ❑ EVERY THIRD WED OF THE MONTH 1.30PM - 3.30PM Cleckheaton Town Hall, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RH. DEMENTIA AWARENESS CAFE If you care for someone with dementia or you live with dementia yourself and would like a friendly, enjoyable and informal atmosphere in an inviting location, to have a decent cup of tea or coffee and a chat with people in similar circumstances, come to T&Co at Cleckheaton Town Hall (Bar Lounge) for a cuppa and some fancy buns on the third Wednesday of every month. Admission/Enquiries: Nisah Imtiaz 07969 339 435 or Brian Garbett on 0113 270 8673. ❑ EVERY WED 2.00PM - 4.00PM Westborough Methodist Church Hall, Green Lane, Dewsbury, WF13 4DJ. SEQUENCE DANCING Enjoyable, friendly afternoon. All welcome. Admission/Enquiries: £1 including tea and biscuits Derek Mills 01924 455190.

❑ MON 28 MAY 7.30PM Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. MEDIEVAL ROADS IN THE HUDDERSFIELD AREA Talk by historian Stephen Moorhouse. Admission/Enquiries: Free to members, £2 for visitors. David Griffiths 01484 540309.

❑ EVERY WED (EXCEPT THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH) 8.00PM The Old Golfhouse Hotel, New Hey Road, Outlane, Huddersfield, HD3 3YP. HALIFAX & HUDDERSFIELD INTER VARSITY CLUB INFORMAL CLUB NIGHT Come along and join us. New members welcome. Admission/Enquiries: Halifax and Huddersfield Inter Varsity Club n/a – halifaxhuddersfieldivc@yahoo.co.uk.

❑ TUE 29 MAY 10.30AM Birstall Library and Information Centre, Market Street, Birstall, WF17 9EN. COFFEE PLUS - THE LUDDITES Jim Summerscales will remind us all of the Luddites in their bicentenary year. Admission/Enquiries: Free. Birstall Library and Information Centre 01924 326227.

❑ EVERY WED 8.00PM - 10.00PM Wooldale Community Centre, Robert Lane, Wooldale, Holmfirth, HD9 1XZ. FOLK DANCE Public folk dance organised by Holmfirth Folk Dance Club to promote social dancing of and preservation of traditional dances.Admission/Enquiries: Barry Evans 01977 792205.

❑ TUE 29 MAY 6.45PM - 9.00PM Batley Town Hall, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. CELEBRATING YOUNG PEOPLE'S ACHIEVEMENTS An evening of talent, entertainment and recognition. Led by young people for young people in Kirklees. There will be: dance, music, drama, presentations, guest speakers, displays and refreshements. Admission/Enquiries: Becky Horsfall 01484 223369.

❑ FRI 20 APR Ponderosa Rural Therapeutic Centre, Off Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0PN. FORGET ME NOT CHILDREN'S HOSPICE FASHION SHOW - CANCELLED Lakeside Restaurant, Ponderosa Park - Kirklees Council's Young Employee Network have teamed up with the Forget Me Not Children's Hospice to organise a fantastic fashion show and raise much needed funds for a very worthy cause! Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £20 with all proceed going to the Forget Me Not charity.

❑ FRI 1 JUN – ONGOING USUAL MUSEUM OPENING TIMES Bagshaw Museum, Wilton Park, Batley, WF17 0AS. STEP INTO AFRICA As part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad which accompanies the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Bagshaw Museum has taken part in Precious Cargoes, a cross Yorkshire project celebrating world collections. Step into Africa is a brand new exhibition, jointly produced by Kirklees Museums and Galleries and students from Greenhead College, Huddersfield which draws on our extensive collection of African artefacts, andfeatures many items that have never been on public display before. Admission/Enquiries: Bagshaw Museum 01924 326155. ❑ FRI 1 - MON 4 JUN VARIOUS TIMES Meltham St Bartholomew's Parish Church, Green End Road, Meltham, HD9 5NW. WEDDING DRESSES THROUGH THE DECADES Exhibition of Wedding Dresses though the Decades will be on show over the Jubilee Weekend (1 to 4 June 2012)Admission/Enquiries: Admission £5 including wine and nibbles Maureen Read 01484 850050. ❑ FRI 1JUN 7.30PM 4A Railway Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1JP.

❑ EVERY TUE 10.30AM - 12NOON Hade Edge Sunday School Room, Dunford Road, Hade Edge, Holmfirth, HD9 2DU. HADE EDGE PARENT, BABY AND TODDLER GROUP Friendly drop-in sessions. Our group is run as a friendly informal coffee morning so new people are welcome topop in for a chat and a coffee while their babies and young children play. Mums, dads, grandparents or carers with young children are all welcome. New members are welcome to just turn up during any of our sessions. We provide a great safe environment for babies and children to play and to meet new friends, we have book reading time, and a good sing song at the end! Admission/Enquiries: Session cost: £1 per adult, 50p per child Kerry Sykes 01484 680235 / 07769 536612. ❑ FRI 27 APR 7.45PM - 9.45PM Gledholt Methodist Church, Edgerton Grove Road, Gledholt, Huddersfield, HD1 5QU. FOLK DANCING WITH INSTRUCTION Folk Dancing with instruction with the White Rose Folk Dance Club. Admission/Enquiries: £2 Wendy Hockney 01484 316208. ❑ FIRST WED OF THE MONTH 1.30PM - 3.30PM Brighton Street

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Community Centre, Brighton Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 9EY. DEMENTIA AWARENESS CAFE If you care for someone with dementia or you live with dementia yourself and would like a friendly, enjoyable and informal atmosphere in an inviting location, to have a decent cup of tea or coffee and a chat with people in similar circumstances, come to T&Co at Brighton Street Community Centre for a cuppa on the first Wednesday of every month. Admission/Enquiries: Nisah Imtiaz 07969 339 435 or Brian Garbett on 0113 270 8673. ❑ FIRST THU IN THE MONTH 1.30PM - 3.30PM Denby Dale Methodist Church Hall, Cumberworth Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8QS. DEMENTIA AWARENESS CAFE Do you care for someone with dementia or you live with dementia yourself and would like a friendly, enjoyable and informal atmosphere in an inviting location, to have a decent cup of tea or coffee and a chat with people in similar circumstances? Admission/Enquiries: Nisah Imtiaz 07969 339 435 or Brian Garbett on 0113 270 8673. ❑ FRI 11 – SUN 13 MAY VARIOUS TIMES Various venues in Holmfirth, Holmfirth, HD9 1AA. HOLMFIRTH FESTIVAL OF FOLK The 7th Holmfirth Festival of Folk continues the long tradition of bringing the best folk acts to the Pennines for a weekend of music and dance, workshops, pageantry and fine ale! We hope to see you there.... Admission/Enquiries: The Nook Brewery 01484 682373.

❑ EVERY WED 10.30AM Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. NORDIC WALKING Improve your health and stamina with this more challenging type of walking in the beautiful setting of Oakwell Hall Country Park. Meet in the Visitor Centre courtyard.Admission/Enquiries: £1 per person (for equipment hire). Pre-booking advised. Oakwell Hall 01924 326240. ❑ EVERY WED 6.00PM - 7.00PM Holmfirth Civic Hall, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS. ZUMBA FOR TEENS - WITH TALK ACTIVE Come and join a real party. Zumba class exclusively for teens.Admission/Enquiries: £4 on the door, no need to pre-book Erin Herbert 07990516134. ❑ EVERY THU 2.30PM - 3.45PM Mirfield Community Centre, Wateroyd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG. TAI CHI People can come and experience the ancient Art of Tai Chi. Re-energise, rejuventate, stretch, mediate and enjoy.Admission/Enquiries: £4 Ian Linley 07984418657. ❑ FRI 20 APR & FRI 18 MAY 10.00AM - 12NOON Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. INDOOR KURLING Come along to indoor kurling and try something new. These sessions are part of the activities programme for 50+ in Spen. Admission/Enquiries: Free but we welcome a donation towards refreshments. Gillian Mallinson 01484 225103.

❑ SAT 12 MAY 7.30PM - 11.45PM St Paulinus Parochial Sports and Social Club, High Street, Westtown, Dewsbury, WF13 3QG. TURCK'S HEAD ROCK AND REUNION NIGHT A nostalgic night in tribute to Dewsbury's premier rock club. Admission/Enquiries: £3.50 on the door. Ken Senior 07747 681377.

❑ EVERY SAT 10.00AM - 11.00AM Holmfirth Civic Hall, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS. ZUMBATOMIC FOR CHILDREN - WITH TALK ACTIVE Zumbatomic - the specially designed class for children 4-12 years old. Admission/Enquiries: Classes £4 pay on the door. Contact Anne 07899751049 for details of prices for a full course of classes. Joanne Hampshaw 07815744250.

❑ MON 14 MAY, 10.30AM – 12NOON Holmfirth Library and Information Centre, 47 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3JH. DIAMOND DECADES Please join us for coffee and a chat about your memories of local life since 1952. Admission/Enquiries: Holmfirth Library 01484 222430.

❑ EVERY SAT 10.00AM - 12NOON Boilerhouse Theatre, Huddersfield New College, New Hey Road, Salendine Nook, Huddersfield, HD3 4GL. ZUMBA ADULT FITNESS Come along and find out why we're crazy for Zumba! Admission/Enquiries: £4 Diane Burton – dianeburton@gmail.com.

❑ THIRD TUE IN THE MONTH 1.30PM - 3.30PM Holmfirth Methodist Church, School Street, Holmfirth, HD9 7EQ. DEMENTIA AWARENESS CAFE If you care for someone with dementia or you live with dementia yourself and would like a friendly, enjoyable and informal atmosphere in an inviting location, to have a decent cup of tea or coffee and a chat with people in similar circumstances, come to T&Co at Holmfirth Methodist Hall for a cuppa on the third Tuesday of every month. Admission/Enquiries: Entrance charge - £2.50 per person which covers the cost of all refreshments. Nisah Imtiaz 07969 339 435 or Brian Garbett on 0113 270 8673.

❑ EVERY SAT 1.00PM - 4.00PM The Greenwood Centre, Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3JR. YOUNG LEADERS VOLUNTEERING PROJECT Accredited volunteering project for young mentors. Admission/Enquiries: Young People's Service Dewsbury Office 01924 324558.

❑ SAT 19 MAY 7.15PM FOR 7.30PM Mirfield St Andrew's Methodist Church, Old Bank Road, Mirfield, WF14 0HX. CHRISTIAN AID QUIZ AND FAITH SUPPER Quiz and Faith Supper. A light hearted get-together with a quiz by Mr John Bray to raise money for Christian Aidduring Christian Aid week. Spot prizes and raffle. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £4 including free spot prizes. Bring something for the buffet table. Drinks will be provided Christine Sykes 01924 497612. ❑ SAT 16 JUN 7.00PM FOR 7.30PM Slaithwaite Community Centre, Bankgate, Slaithwaite, HD7 5DH. 1950'S THEMED ROYAL RACE NIGHT Slaithwaite Community Association will be celebrating the Queens Diamond Jubilee with a 1950s Themed Royal Race Night. Admission/Enquiries: Clare Norman – Slaithwaitecommunitycentre@hotmail.com. ❑ SAT 30 JUN 7.15PM North Light Gallery, Brooke's Mill, Bank Foot Lane, Armitage Bridge, Huddersfield, HD4 7NR. RAZZLE DAZZLE SPEAKEASY Blow away those Depression blues at the Razzle Dazzle Speakeasy. Come on down, shimmy shake and do the bunny hug for one night only with Honley Ladies Choir (!), the Tame Valley Stompers and a hot piano.Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £12.50 including supper Lynn Brooks 01484 605937.

LEISURE AND SPORT ❑ VARIOUS TIMES AND LOCATIONS SPORT4LIFEIf you are an adult wanting to start a new sport or have a go at a sport you used to take part in then try one of the sport4life sessions across Kirklees. From fitness sessions to back to netball, circuits, rugby, jogging and a whole host more, there’s something for everyone. Find out more at www.kirklees.gov.uk/sport4life or call 01484 234012. ❑ VARIOUS TIMES AND LOCATIONS BUGGY MOVERS For mothers who have recently had a baby, want to get back into shape, prefer to exercise with others and keep their baby close by, then these sessions are for you. An hour long and all you need is a baby in a buggy, comfortable trainers or walking shoes. All levels of fitness are catered for and you work at your own pace with encouragement to increase. Details visit www.kirklees.gov.uk/buggymovers. Admission/Enquiries: £2.00 per session Gill Logan 01484 234097. ❑ VARIOUS DAYS, TIMES AND LOCATIONS ZUMBA – WITH TALK ACTIVE Zumba Fitness classes (also zumba gold, zumba toning) - The original dance fitness craze from the largest team in the area. Zumba Gold Specially designed for active older adults and those returning to fitness. Zumba Toning - Shape up and tone up. There’s something for everyone.Admission/Enquiries: £4.00 per session. Erin Herbert 07990516134 / Lavanya Mellachervu 07515894305Leisure and sport. ❑ VARIOUS DAYS TIMES AND VENUES There’s an extensive range of youth clubs and activity programmes managed by Kirklees Young People's Service (YPS) and by voluntary organisations For full details visit www.kirklees.gov.uk/thingstodo or call Tel: 01484 225285Email: yps@kirklees.gov.uk.

❑ EVERY MON 10.30AM - 11.30AM Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. BUGGYMOVERS Have you had a baby recently? Do you want to get back in shape, but can't stand the thought of going to a gym,exercising on your own or leaving your baby? Do you want to exercise and make friends at the same time?Then try Buggymovers.Admission/Enquiries: £2.50 Gill Logan 01484 234097. ❑ EVERY MON 6.00PM - 7.00PM Newsome High School and Sports College, Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, HD4 6JN. ORIENTEERING TRAINING AND COACHING SESSIONS Orienteering coaching session held weekly, everyone and their friends and family are very welcome to come and have a go at orienteering. We work on a different technique or skill every week so you can attend as often as you wish. All sessions geared to all abilities.Admission/Enquiries: £2 individual, £3 familly group Viv Barraclough 01484 316707 / 07968 243536. ❑ EVERY TUE UNTIL 25 MAY 4.00PM - 9.00PM VARIOUS CLASSES, VARIOUS TIMES Holmfirth Civic Hall, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS. JUSTIFY MOVE DANCE ACADEMY DANCE CLASSES For children and adults in various dance styles such as street, jazz, contemporary, physical theatre, modern dance, fitness and others.Admission/Enquiries: Costs vary depending on the class, please contact for more details Lucie Lee 07752 246185. ❑ EVERY TUE 7.00PM - 9.00PM oung Batley Centre, Thomas Street, Batley, WF17 8PR. DUKE OF EDINBURGH OPEN AWARDS Activities and opportunities for young people aged 13 to 19 years. Admission/Enquiries: Subs £2 per session. Tel: 01484 222374. ❑ SUNDAY 29 APR, 27 MAY & 24 JUN 11.00AM Hade Edge Football Fields, Penistone Road, Hade Edge, Holmfirth, HD9 2JG. HADE EDGE FOOTBALL CLUB CAR BOOT SALE Charity car boot sales held the last Sundays in the month, April to August on the Hade Edge Football club field.Admission/Enquiries: Cost for a pitch, cars £8 and vans £10 A J Dalton 01484 684924. ❑ TUE 15 MAY 2.00PM - 3.00PM Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. ZUMBA FITNESS Shake it all about during a Zumba exercise session. This event is offered in partnership with Age UK who will provide a fully trained instructor. Please wear suitable clothing and bring along a drink.Admission/Enquiries: Free. Cleckheaton Library 01274 335170. ❑ SAT 26 MAY 10.00AM Cathedral House, St Thomas Road, Huddersfield, HD1 3LG. KIRKLEES 10K CHALLENGE 2012 Hosted by Huddersfield Christian Fellowship. Kirklees 10k Challenge is a 10km run for people of all abilities to enjoy the challenge of completing a 10km run for the first time, or to get a new personal best time. Minimum Age: 15. Surface: Tarmac and FootpathAdmission/Enquiries: Entry Fee: £10 Myk Simmons 01484 514088. ❑ SAT 2 JUN 1.00PM - 3.00PM Longwood Mechanics Hall, 129 Longwood Gate, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4UU. CIRCUS SKILLS WORKSHOP Come and join the Crafty Devilz team and enjoy the fun of the circus. Admission/Enquiries: Derek Fairbank – longwoodmechanics@ntlworld.com. ❑ SUN 24 JUN 9.30AM - 1.00PM Carriage House (A62), Standedge, Marsden, HD7 6NL. PULE HILL ROCK CLIMBING Come and try out rock climbing with the experts from Harrogate Climbing Centre. This event

is suitable for all ages from 8 upwards, families welcome. Admission/Enquiries: All Tickets £25 National Trust Marsden Moor Office 01484 847016. ❑ SUN 24 JUN 11.50AM - 12.20PM New Hey Road, (at junction of Reed St), Marsh, Huddersfield, HD1 4PE. OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY - HUDDERSFIELD Communities, groups and individuals will be able to welcome the Olympic Flame to their community, celebrate the achievements of the inspirational Torchbearers carrying the Flame and share in the excitement the Olympic Torch. Relay by lining the route the Olympic Torch will take.Admission/Enquiries: Martin Gonzalez 01484 234059. ❑ MON 25 JUN 9.20AM - 10.30AM Timothy Lane, Timothy Lane, Upper Batley, Batley, LS27 0PA. OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY - BATLEY Communities, groups and individuals will be able to welcome the Olympic Flame to their community, celebrate the achievements of the inspirational Torchbearers carrying the Flame and share in the excitement the Olympic Torch. Relay by lining the route the Olympic Torch will take.Admission/Enquiries: Martin Gonzalez 01484 234059. ❑ SAT 30 JUN 9.00AM FOR 10.00AM START Galpharm Stadium, Stadium Way, off Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6PG. COUNTDOWN IN HUDDERSFIELD 2012 If you figure you're good with numbers, and you can solve a conundrum or two, then why not make a date for Countdown In Huddersfield on Saturday 30th June. James Robinson and Jeff Clayton will be hosting a special tournament at the Galpharm Stadium - you don't have to be a whizzkid or a brainbox to enter! Admission/Enquiries: The fee for the day is £20 per person and this includes tea/coffee on arrival and a hot sandwich lunch. James Robinson 0781 775 0544.

MUSIC ❑ THU 19 APR 1.15PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. FERDINAND DAVID TRIO David Milsom (violin), George Kennaway (cello), Jonathan Gooing (piano). Admission/Enquiries: Booking Office 01484 473020. ❑ THU 19 APR 7.30PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. UNIVERSITY BRASS BAND AND CHOIR The University Brass Band and Choir perform in St Paul's Hall. Admission/Enquiries: Booking Office 01484 473020. ❑ EVERY FRI 10.00AM Birstall Library and Information Centre, Market Street, Birstall, WF17 9EN. PARENTS AND TOTS SING-A-LONG Come along to the library and join in a fun session singing your favourite nursery rhymes. Admission/Enquiries: Birstall Library and Information Centre 01924 326227. ❑ FRI 20 APR 7.30PM Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY Concert by the Huddersfield Choral Society. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets from Huddersfield Choral Society – Julie Hale 07989 395066. ❑ SUN 22 APR 2.30PM Huddersfield Parish Church, Byram Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1BU. CELEBRATING ENGLISH MUSIC A concert celebrating centuries of English music in the Diamond Jubilee year of the Queen's reign. Admission/Enquiries: £6 including refreshments. Lynne Rhodes 01484 542257.

'Roses Counties' of Yorkshire and Lancashire. First night takings to a local charity. Tickets available from St Mary's Hall (Social Club). Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £4 Steve Walker 01924 478394. ❑ SAT 12 MAY 9.30AM - 12NOON Piazza Shopping Centre, 23 Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2RS. GALA CONCERT Annual Gala Concert and Music Festival with our guests Brighouse and Rastrick Band and the Marsh Ladies' Choir. In aid of the Hollybank Trust.Admission/Enquiries: Philip Brew 01484 301295 / 07742 518222. ❑ SECOND SAT IN EVERY MONTH 2.30PM Penistone Paramount, Shrewsbury Road, Penistone, S36 6DY. PENISTONE CINEMA ORGAN TRUST - ORGAN CONCERTS 2012 All concerts are on the 4 manual 1937 Compton Cinema Pipe Organ installed at the Penistone Paramount.Admission/Enquiries: Penistone Paramount 01226 767532 / 762004. ❑ SAT 19 MAY 7.30PM Stocksmoor Village Hall, 17 Station Road, Stocksmoor, HD4 6XN. JUBILEE CONCERT Cabaret ensemble group, 'MISCELLANY' present a mixed programme of music and entertainment to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.Admission/Enquiries: Tickets are priced at £7 (children £3.50). David Cowan 07776 227848. ❑ THU 24 – SUN 27 MAY VARIOUS TIMES Shepley Festival Site, Shepley Cricket Ground, Marsh Lane, Shepley, HD8 8AP. SHEPLEY SPRING FESTIVAL Shepley Spring Festival is a village festival with a growing reputation. Local, national and international musicians and singers with concerts from early morning 'til late. This family friendly festival includes ceilidhs, workshops, street theatre and a full programme of youth and children's activities. Camping is adjacent to the main festival site. This 4 day event with over 200 performers promises a busy weekend. Even so there is time to relax, make your own music or share a song with friends.Admission/Enquiries: Tickets from £5 Nikki Hampson 01484 604704. ❑ SAT 26 MAY 7.30PM Birstall St Peter Parish Church, Kirkgate, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9PB. BRASS BAND CONCERT Emley Brass Band play rousing music, including 'Last Night of the Prom' finale with audience participation and flag waving!Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £7.50 from Ruth or Derrick Yates 01274 873412. ❑ SAT 2 JUN 2.00PM Cleckheaton Town Hall, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RH. DIAMOND JUBILEE CONCERT A concert with a party atmosphere to celebrate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee to enable the people of Spenborough to show their support for The Queen. Admission/Enquiries: Free - tickets available from Mon 21st May only at Cleckheaton Town Hall David Walker 01274 879526. ❑ SUN 3 JUN 2.00PM - 4.30PM Beaumont Park, Beaumont Park Road, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield, HD4 7AY. PROMS AND PICNIC IN THE PARK AND BIG LUNCH Bring a picnic and enjoy music with the Lindley Band. Tea room open 1.30pm-4pm. Admission/Enquiries: Free. Friends of Beaumont Park 01484 645217. ❑ SUN 3 JUN 7.00PM Longwood Mechanics Hall, 129 Longwood Gate, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4UU. BEST OF BRASS Best of Brass presented by Huddersfield Brass Band. Admission/Enquiries: Derek Fairbank – longwoodmechanics@ntlworld.com.

❑ MON 23 - SAT 28 APR 7.15PM & SAT MATINEE 2.15PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. ME AND MY GIRL A popular musical. Admission/Enquiries: £5.50-£18 from the theatre box office 01484 430528.

❑ MON 4 JUN 7.30PM - 11.30PM Longwood Mechanics Hall, 129 Longwood Gate, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4UU. 60'S 70'S 80'S NIGHT Back by popular demand Taking It Easy. A fabulous night of entertainment as we go back to the 60's.Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £6 Derek Fairbank longwoodmechanics@ntlworld.com.

❑ TUE 24 APR 7.00PM - 9.15PM Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. SENIOR CITIZENS CONCERT A musical evening for senior citizens featuring The Lindley Band and Honley Male Voice Choir. Admission/Enquiries: Free but by ticket only, available from the tourist information desk at Huddersfield Library. Huddersfield Library General Office 01484 221951.

❑ FR I 8 - SUN 10 JUN VARIOUS TIMES Greenhead Park, Trinity Street, Huddersfield, HD1 4DT. CONCERTS IN THE PARK A three day festival of open-air concerts in Greenhead Park, Huddersfield. This year's Concerts in the Park will be extra special as they coincide with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Admission/Enquiries: Kirklees Booking Offices 01484 223200/222444 or 01924 324501.

❑ SAT 28 APR 7.30PM Cathedral House, St Thomas Road, Huddersfield, HD1 3LG. STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN CONCERT Steven Curtis Chapman is recognised as one of the most prolific singer/songwriters of contemporary music for over 20 years with more than 20 albums. He has won 5 Grammy awards, 56 Dove awards (more than any other artist in history), and sold more than 10 million albums worldwide (8 certified Gold/Platinum). He will be touring the UK for the first time ever presenting his 'Unplugged and Acoustic Concert'.Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £15 and £10 Huddersfield Christian Fellowship 01484 514088.

❑ SAT 9 JUN 7.30PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. SUMMER SERENADE Come and join the New Northern Philharmonic Orchestra for their annual and exciting Summer Serenade concert. With music for all tastes, we are sure you will enjoy this evening of eclectic musical repertoire.Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £5, concessions £3 James Lyon 07528280658.

❑ SAT 5 MAY 7.15PM Mirfield Trinity Methodist Church, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AB. GRANGE MOOR BRASS BAND CONCERT A welcome return by Grange Moor Brass Band for music at its best. Admission/Enquiries: £7 including refreshments. Christine Sykes 01924 497612. ❑ SUN 6 MAY 2.00PM - 4.30PM Beaumont Park, Beaumont Park Road, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield, HD4 7AY. JAZZ IN THE PARK New Orleans Wiggle on the bandstand.Admission/Enquiries: Free admission. Richard Lord 01484 683476 07932160508. ❑ EVERY FIRST SUN IN THE MONTH 8.00PM 10.30PMThe Old Bridge Hotel, Market Walk, Holmfirth, HD9 7DA. THE OLD BRIDGE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ CLUB Our monthly, friendly, relaxed evening at The Old Bridge Hotel. Admission/Enquiries: Richard Lord 01484 683476 / 07932160508. ❑ THU 10 - SAT 12 MAY 7.30PM St Mary's Hall, Batley, WF17 8PT. BETWEEN THE ROSES A stage show presenting songs, dance and humour from the two

❑ THU 21 - SAT 30 JUN (NOT 24 JUN) 7.30PM Dewsbury Arts Group Studio Theatre, Lower Peel Street, Bradford Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2EW. SWEET CHARITY Blockbuster Broadway Musical by Cy Coleman, Dorothy Fields and Neil Simon. Admission/Enquiries: Margaret Evans, Booking Manager 01924 465647. ❑ FRI 29 JUNE 5.30PM Galpharm Stadium, Stadium Way, off Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6PG. STADIUM SPECTACULAR A musical extravaganza featuring a huge variety of music from rock, classical, jazz and more by children from primary, middle and secondary schools. Admission/Enquiries: £5 to £6 with discounts for Kirklees priority passport holders. Nick Dolling 01484 426426.

OUTDOOR EVENTS AND FESTIVALS ❑ EVERY FRI UNTIL 28 SEPT 11.00AM - 2.00PM Marsden Moor Estate Office, The Old Goods Yard, Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH. FRIDAY PLANT SALES The Marsden Moor Estate yard next to the railway station will be open every Friday for plant sales. Admission/Enquiries: National Trust Marsden Moor Office 01484 847016.

W H AT ’ S O N ❑ FRI 20 APR 7.00PM - 9.00PM Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, HD7 6BW. LEGEND OF THE CUCKOO As part of a community festival for the return of the cuckoo and the hailing of spring, there will be an evening walk to celebrate Marsden's cuckoo legend. In addition there will be a wide range of family events in Marsden village. Admission/Enquiries: National Trust Marsden Moor Office 01484 847016. ❑ SAT 21 APR 10.00AM - 4.00PM Various venues in Marsden, Marsden, HD7 6BW. CUCKOO FESTIVAL Marsden village celebrates the return of the cuckoo and the hailing of spring. There will be a wide range offamily events in Marsden village.Admission/Enquiries: National Trust Marsden Moor Office 01484 847016. ❑ SAT 21 & SUN 22 APR, SAT 5 & SUN 6 MAY 10.30AM - 4.00PM Shepley Bridge Marina, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 9HR. SAFE ANCHOR TRUST OPEN DAYS Open days with free boat trips and light refreshments. Admission/Enquiries: Les Moss 01484 715572 07929003281. ❑ EVERY SUN 6.00AM - 12NOON Dewsbury Market, Cloth Hall Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1QE. DEWSBURY CAR 'BOOTLESS' SALE One of the best car boot markets in the region. Arrive from 6am and find an empty stall and set up with your second hand goods, price only £12.30!Admission/Enquiries: Head Office 01484 223730. ❑ SUN 22 APR 10.00AM - 5.00PM Various venues in Marsden, Marsden, HD7 6BW. ST GEORGE AND THE DRAGON Join the event at any time of the day. Diggle in the morning then in the afternoon at Standedge Canal Tunnel and Visitor Centre, Marsden, Huddersfield. A fun event for all ages.Admission/Enquiries: Free. Sue Day 01457 834863 / 07711 121 056. ❑ SUN 22 APR, 6 & 27 MAY & 5, 10 & 24 JUN 1.00PM - 4.30PM Royds Park, Train ride open days with Spenborough Model & Experimental Engineers. Admission/Enquiries: www.spenborough.me.uk. ❑ EVERY FIRST SAT IN THE MONTH 9.00AM 1.00PM St John's Car Park, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RF. CLECKHEATON FARMERS MARKET The market (held the first Saturday of every month) 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. ❑ MON 7 MAY & MON 4 JUN 9.00AM - 3.00PM Huddersfield Open Market, Brook Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1RX. BANK HOLIDAY MARKET AND CAR BOOT SALE Spend a relaxing bank holiday browsing for bargains at the giant car boot and Monday market, or why not clear out your clutter and sell all your unwanted items. Admission/Enquiries: Markets Service 01484 223730. ❑ MON 7 MAY COMMENCING 9.30AM Brockholes

Village Hall, Brockholes Lane, Brockholes, Holmfirth, HD9 7EB. TABLE TOP SALE Here's an opportunity to book a table or a pitch for yourself or your organisation. Admission/Enquiries: Tables £12, pitches £10. Free admission to the general public Kathleen Haigh 01484 662870. ❑ SAT 12 MAY VARIOUS TIMES & VENUES In and around Golcar, Golcar, HD7 4BZ. GOLCAR LILY DAY We are now looking forward to Golcar Lily Day 2012. Check the website for details. Admission/Enquiries: Sue Starr – suestarr@golcarlilyday.co.uk. ❑ THIRD SUN EVERY MONTH 8.00AM - 2.00PM Holmfirth Market, 38 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3JH. HOLMFIRTH FARMERS MARKET The very best of fresh local produce, local meats, fresh fruit & vegetables, breads, cheeses, cakes, jams, honey,home-baked cakes, pies and much more.Admission/Enquiries: Markets Service 01484 223730. ❑ SUN 20 MAY 10.00AM - 3.00PM Marsden Moor Estate Office, The Old Goods Yard, Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH. SPRING FAIR There will be a huge array of plants, local food and fun activities for all the family.Admission/Enquiries: National Trust Marsden Moor Office 01484 847016. ❑ SUN 20 MAY 11.00AM - 5.00PM Highfields, Cemetery Road, Edgerton, Huddersfield, HD1 5NF. REMOTE CONTROL SAILING BOAT QUALIFIER A course will be set out on our pond which you have to navigate round. Several clubs attend from different parts of the country.Admission/Enquiries: Free. Keith Sykes 01484 548729. ❑ THU 24 MAY 6.00PM - 10.30PM (CAMRA MEMBERS 4-6PM) & FRI 25 & SAT 26 MAY 12NOON - 10.30PM Dewsbury Town Hall, Wakefield Old Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8DG. DEWSBURY BEER AND CIDER FESTIVAL Dewsbury and Heavy Woollen Beer and Cider Festival now in it's 3rd year. Admission/Enquiries: Paul Dixey 01924 420029. ❑ SUN 3 JUN 10.00AM - 4.00PM Mirfield Showground, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 9DN MIRFIELD JUBILEE FESTIVAL Mirfield Festival is a celebration of all that is good about Mirfield, demonstrating many of its local organisations and causes, and this year celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. It will be held in Mirfield Showground to celebrate both the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and all that Mirfield can be proud of.Admission/Enquiries: Free entry. Richard Hartley 07906156719. ❑ SUN 3 JUN 12NOON - 4.00PM Kirkheaton Cricket Field, Bankfield, Bankfield Lane, Kirkheaton, HD5 0JW. THE BIG PICNIC INCLUDING THE SCOUT AND GUIDE GALA Family fun day and gala in celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.The parade starts at 12 o'clock from the village, the official opening of The Big Picnic at Kirkheaton Cricket Field at 1pm by the Mayor of Kirklees, and is expected to end at approximately

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4pm. Admission/Enquiries: Lorna Idle 01484 358021 07905 073982. ❑ FRI 15 - SUN 17 JUN 6.00PM - 8.30PM Golcar Providence Methodist Church, Knowl Road, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4AN. FLOWER FESTIVAL OF CELEBRATIONFace painting, music, tombola, snack and refreshments. Entrance by donation – Proceeds for ‘Forget Me NotChildren’s Hospice’ and church funds.Admission/Enquiries: Lynne Knight – ldkflower@btinternet.com. ❑ SAT 16 JUN 11.00AM - 4.00PM Huddersfield Fire Station, Outcote Bank, Huddersfield, HD1 2JT. HUDDERSFIELD FIRE STATION OPEN DAY 2012 Annual open day for all the family. Admission/Enquiries: Jean Gledhill 01484 551800. ❑ SAT 23 JUN 5.00PM - 7.00PM Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ. FINAL OF THE INTER SCHOOL TALENT COMPETITION The final of a talent competition for local schools, which usually consists of about 20 acts varying from dancing, singing and comedy. Heats are held in schools from April onwards and the winners of the heats go forward to the final on stage in Ravensknowle Park. The winners of the event are also asked to perform the next day at the Ravensknowle Children's Gala and everyone is welcome to watch this fantastic final.Admission/Enquiries: Graham Brook 01484 307029 07599715537. ❑ SUN 24 JUN 10.00AM - 3.00PM Huddersfield Open Market, Brook Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1RX. JUNE FAIR 2012 Over 100 stalls from some 50 charities selling bric a brac,antiques,books, home made food, plants etc. Admission/Enquiries: Free entry. Mr Peter Bottomley 01484 656346. ❑ SUN 24 JUN 10.00AM - 4.00PM Wilton Park, Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 0AS. THIRD STEAM BOAT CONVENTION AND MOUNTFLEET MODELS OPEN DAY An event open to any steam powered models and any Mountfleet Models. Up-to-date paperwork will be required to be shown on the day. Around 2pm we are hoping to have as many steam models on the lake as possible. Tables may be available on request. Admission/Enquiries: Stan Reffin – stan@kirkleesmodelboatclub.org.uk. ❑ SUN 24 JUN 12NOON - 7.00PM Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ. RAVENSKNOWLE CHILDREN'S GALA Traditional childrens gala, now in its 85th year, with free entertainment on stage and in the arena. Fairground rides, trade and charity stalls. Procession starts at 1pm from Ravensknowle Park including fancy dress competition.Special attractions include Magic Mike and the 360 cycle stunt team.Admission/Enquiries: Graham Brook 01484 307029/ 07599715537. ❑ SAT 30 JUN 11.00AM - 1.00PM St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Grosvenor Road, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 9HU. SUMMER FAYRE The Friends of St

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Joseph's Catholic Primary school invite you to come along and join in the fun.Admission/Enquiries: Trish Griffin 07913721950. ❑ SAT 30 JUN 1.00PM – 4.00PM Fernlea Playing Fields, Behind Black Bull Pub, 50 West Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3JT. LINDLEY CARNIVAL Entertainment for the whole family, from young to old. Admission/Enquiries: www.lindleygroup.org.uk.

STAGE AND THEATRE ❑ 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 www.thelbt.org. ❑ WED 18 APR 7.30PM The Handmade Bakery, Unit 6 Uppermills, Canalside, Slaithwaite, HD7 5HA. CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET? Riots in our city streets, the worst economic crisis for decades, a long war fought abroad with no sign of progress. Sound familiar? Welcome to England 1812. Whilst the country's elite enjoy lavish balls and chattering salons, textile mill workers fight for their livelihoods by smashing up the machinery designed to replace them. Luddism - a fight for rights or fear of progress? Direct action or mindless vandalism?Admission/Enquiries: Ticket prices and details to be confirmed. Tel: 01484 842175. ❑ FRI 20 APR 7.00PM Hinchliffe's Farm Restaurant, Netherton Moor Road, Netherton, Huddersfield, HD4 7LE. CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET? Riots in our city streets, the worst economic crisis for decades, a long war fought abroad with no sign of progress. Sound familiar? Welcome to England 1812. Whilst the country's elite enjoy lavish balls and chatteringsalons, textile mill workers fight for their livelihoods by smashing up the machinery designed to replace them.Luddism - a fight for rights or fear of progress? Direct action or mindless vandalism? Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £19 (including a two course meal). Peter Toon 01484 843701. ❑ FRI 20 APR 7.30PM Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. MUSICAL 'THE CARD' The Card', performed by the BSP Juniors is the story of an entrepreneur in a very funny musical, with catchy songs by Jacky Trent and Tony Hatch, set in the 1900s. Admission/Enqiries: Tickets: £10 from Kirklees booking offices Kirklees Booking Offices 01484 223200/222444 or 01924 324501. ❑ TUE 1 - SAT 5 MAY 7.45PM & SAT MATINEE 2.15PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. DUETS Four

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couples, four plays - love, hope and happiness in these four plays by Peter Quilter. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £12 Dexter Booth 01484 530440.# ❑ SAT 12 MAY 3.00PM Netherton Moor Road Allotments, Netherton Moor Road, Netherton, Huddersfield, HD4 7... CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET? Riots in our city streets, the worst economic crisis for decades, a long war fought abroad with no sign ofprogress. A collection will be taken after the show. Sound familiar? Welcome to England 1812. Whilst the country's elite enjoy lavish balls and chattering salons, textile mill workers fight for their livelihoods by smashing up the machinery designed to replace them. Luddism - a fight for rights or fear of progress? Direct action or mindless vandalism? Admission/Enquiries: Peter Toon 01484 843701. ❑ TUE 15 – SAT 19 MAY 7.30PM Parochial Hall, Clough Lea, Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6DN. FAWLTY TOWERS Don't miss this hilarious production of three full episodes from one of our funniest and best loved television comedies.Admission/Enquiries: Vivienne Payne 01484 846758 / 07715 495474. ❑ WED 16 – SAT 19 MAY Southgate Theatre, Southgate, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6NT. HONLEY PLAYERS ADS PRESENTS ENTERTAINING ANGELS By Richard Everett Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: Adults £8, children £6 Honley Players ADS – enquiry@honleyplayers-ads.org.uk.

outside Kirklees. Cars leave Kirklees College car park to drive to the starting point of the walk. Please ring for details of the walk and travel details.Admission/Enquiries: Wendy Hockney 01484 316208.

AND ALE This is an evening walk to celebrate the arrival of spring in a moorland habitat rich in wildlife and relics of the industrial age. We finish off at an historic inn. Admission/Enquiries: National Trust Marsden Moor Office 01484 847016.

❑ SAT 28 APR 9.30AM - 4.30PM Marsden Railway Station, Grid ref: SE047 118, Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH. BLACKSTONE EDGE AND GREEN WITHENS Meet Ian for this walk to Blackstone Edge and back, taking in the hills and areas with stones in their name. Admission/Enquiries: National Trust Marsden Moor Office 01484 847016.

❑ SAT 19 MAY 10.30AM Meltham Carlile Institute, Huddersfield Road, Meltham, HD9 4AG. RIGHT ROUND THE TOWN 9 miles medium walk. A full circuit of the Meltham Way - big views and varied scenery. Children 16 and under to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Admission/Enquiries: Kirklees Countryside Volunteers - Susan 07979 292781.

❑ TUE 1 MAY 1.00PM - 4.00PM Castle Hill and Victoria Tower, Off Lumb Lane, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD4 6TA. BELTAIN BECKONS WALK The arrival of Beltain (spring) is an ancient celebration of the Earth and Nature's fertility and union. Join the Castle Hill Ranger on a moderate 5 to 6 mile walk. Admission/Enquiries: Julian Brown 07968 426312.

❑ SUN 20 MAY 9.00AM Lepton Highlanders Sports & Social Club, Wakefield Road, Lepton, Huddersfield, HD8 0LX. EXAMINER CHARITY CHALLENGE - STEP UP AND STRIDE OUT FOR THE PLAYGROUND Slaithwaite Community Centre's playground is in desperate need of redesign. Please help us to raise the £80,000 needed by taking part in the Examiner Charity Challenge 2012. Forms to enter are available in the Examiner. Admission/Enquiries: Clare Norman – slaithwaitecommunitycentre@hotmail.com.

❑ SAT 5 MAY 7.00AM Car park rear Dewsbury Sports Centre, Longcauseway, Dewsbury, WF12 8EN. MAY MORNING WALK Meet 07.00 Car Park rear Dewsbury Sports Centre, WF12 8EN, (GR SE 246 214) for a 5 miles moderate walk.Non members welcome. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury - North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531. ❑ SAT 5 MAY 9.45AM Marsden Railway Station, Grid ref: SE047 118, Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH. OTHER WAYS ON MARSDEN MOOR 11 miles hard walk. Meet Avis at 9.45am outside Marsden Railway Station HD7 6DH grid ref SE047 118. Join with the York Ramblers Public Transport Group in walking some of the less well known paths on Marsden Moor. Admission/Enquiries: Kirklees Countryside Volunteers Susan 07979 292781.

❑ MON 21 MAY 7.30PM The Hub, 5a Riley Lane, Kirkburton, HD8 0RZ. CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET? Riots in our city streets, the worst economic crisis for decades, a long war fought abroad with no sign of progress. Sound familiar? Welcome to England 1812. Whilst the country's elite enjoy lavish balls and chattering salons, textile mill workers fight for their livelihoods by smashing up the machinery designed to replace them.Luddism - a fight for rights or fear of progress? Direct action or mindless vandalism? Admission/Enquiries: A collection will be taken after the show. Peter Toon 01484 843701.

❑ MON 7 MAY 1.00PM Oakwell Hall Top Car Park, Birstall, WF17 9LG. BLUEBELLS OF BIRSTALL Meet at Oakwell Hall Top Car Park, WF17 9LG (GR SE 217 270) for a 6 miles moderate walk.Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury - North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531.

❑ TUES 12 TO SAT 16 JUNE INCLUSIVE, 7.15PM Dewsbury Town Hall, Wakefield Old Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8DG. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF - Dewsbury Collegians Amateur Operatic Society presents this moving, yet often humorous story of the young growing up and the old growing wiser. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: stalls £10, concessions £9, balcony £12.50 (no concessions)

❑ THU 10 MAY & 7 JUN 1.30PM - 3.00PM Castle Hill Top Car Park, Off Lumb Lane, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD4 6TA. NORDIC WALKING ON CASTLE HILL Nordic Walking is one of the most sociable and effective exercise techniques around. It is suitable for everyone and the loan of Nordic poles is free for each walker. Admission/Enquiries: Julian Brown 07968 426312.

WALKS, RIDES AND CONSERVATION ❑ VARIOUS LOCATIONS AND TIMES NORDIC WALKING The new fun and social activity suitable for walkers of all ages. Session just £1.50 includes hire of equipment and refreshments. Find out more at www.kirklees.gov.uk/walking or ring 01484 234095. ❑ HEALTH WALKSJoin our programme of short, group walks of up to an hour led by a qualified, volunteer walk leader. These are great for people who have previously done little or no structured walking for their health. For details of the group walks in your area ring 01484 234097 or request a timetable of short health walks. www.kirklees.gov.uk/healthwalks. ❑ SAT 21 APR 10.30AM Holme Bus Terminus, Holme, HD9 2QG. HOLME TO MARSDEN Meet Malcolm for a 7 miles medium, linear, bus walk, at Holme bus terminus HD9 2QG (SE107 058). Mostlyon good tracks with magnificent views of moorland. Walk finishes at Marsden.Admission/Enquiries: Kirklees Countryside Volunteers - Susan 07979 292781. ❑ SAT 21 APR 11.15AM Hebden Bridge Railway Station, Station Road, Hebden Bridge, HX7 6JD. HEBDEN DALE Meet Yvonne at Hebden Bridge Railway Station HX7 6JE. (GR SD 995 268) for a 6 miles moderate walk.Non members welcome.Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury - North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531. ❑ SUN 22 APR 9.00AM Kirklees College Car Park (Huddersfield Technical College), New North Road, Huddersfield, HD1 5NN. CALDERDALE CIRCULAR 10/11 mile moderate circular walk in Calderdale. Cars leave Kirklees College car park to drive to the startingpoint of the walk. Please ring for details of the walk and travel details. Admission/Enquiries: Wendy Hockney 01484 316208. ❑ MON 23 APR 11.00AM Mirfield Station car park, Mirfield, WF14 8NL. MIRFIELD TO RAVENSTHORPE Meet Jim at 11am Mirfield Station Car Park, WF14 8NF (GR SE 203 195) for a 7 miles moderate walk. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury - North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531. ❑ EVERY TUE 1.30PM - 2.30PM Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. HEALTH WALKS Gentle walk lasting no more than one hour. Admission/Enquiries: Free. Oakwell Hall 01924 326240. ❑ SECOND & FOURTH WED IN THE MONTH 10.45AM FOR 11.00AM START Marsden Moor Estate Office, The Old Goods Yard, Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH. MARSDEN HEALTH WALK Come and enjoy some fresh air, great scenery and good company on our health walks. Admission/Enquiries: National Trust Marsden Moor Office 01484 847016. ❑ WED 25 APR 6.30PM Black Bull Inn, 5 Kirkgate, Birstall, WF17 9PB. BLUEBELLS IN BIRSTALL Meet Kathleen at Black Bull, Kirkgate, Birstall, WF17 9PB, (GR SE 218 261) for a 4 miles moderate walk.Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury - North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531. ❑ SAT 28 APR 9.00AM Kirklees College Car Park (Huddersfield Technical College), New North Road, Huddersfield, HD1 5NN. NEED A LIGHT? 8 mile moderate circular walk at a venue which is probably

❑ THU 10 MAY 7.00PM Greenhead College, Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, HD1 4ES. PLEASANT PATHS IN AN URBAN SETTING Thu 10 May 4.5 miles easy walk. Meet Margaret at 7.00pm outside the main gate of Greenhead College, Greenhead Road, Huddersfield HD1 4ES grid ref SE138 167. Admission/Enquiries: Kirklees Countryside Volunteers Susan 07979 292781. ❑ SAT 12 MAY 10.00AM - 2.00PM Marsden Railway Station, Grid ref: SE047 118, Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH. A TRAMP O'ER THE MOORS A walk celebrating the literary heritage of Marsden Moor and some of its famous writers and poets. Admission/Enquiries: National Trust Marsden Moor Office 01484 847016. ❑ SAT 12 MAY 10.30AM Gawthorpe Maypole, near Ossett, Wakefield, WF5 9RL. GAWTHORPE TO HOWDEN Meet 10.30 Gawthorpe Maypole WF5 9RL (GR SE 273 221) for a 8.5 miles moderate walk. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury - North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531. ❑ SUN 13 MAY 10.00AM Water Street, (grid ref SE127 071), off Woodhead Road, Hinchliffe Mill, HD9 2NY. BOARD WALKS AND DRAINAGE DITCHES - PART 2 We shall be working on part of the Holme Valley Riverside Way path (a 6 mile route from Honley to Digley Reservoir) next to the river Holme. Admission/Enquiries: Kirklees Countryside Volunteers Susan 07979 292781. ❑ SUN 13 MAY 1.30PM - 4.00PM Marsden Railway Station, Grid ref: SE047 118, Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH. THE SECRETS OF WESSENDEN Hear about the secrets of Wessenden: the 19th century Luddite uprising; the rise of a textile dynasty, leaks and a train. This is a guided walk where you will have the opportunity to learn about the history and heritage of the Marsden Moor area. Admission/Enquiries: National Trust Marsden Moor Office 01484 847016. ❑ WED 16 MAY 10.00AM - 11.00AM Batley Library, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. HEALTH WALK This 1 hour walk around Birstall Village is suitable for all ages and abilities. A trained walk leader plans the route and ensures nobody gets left behind.Admission/Enquiries: Birstall Library and Information Centre 01924 326227. ❑ WED 16 MAY 12.30PM Flat Top Inn, Albion Road, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0HD. FROM THE FLATT TOP A five mile moderate walk. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury - North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531. ❑ WED 16 MAY 7.00PM Batley Bus Station, St James Street, Batley, WF17 5SA. DOWN IN THE DELL Meet 19.00 Batley Bus Station WF17 5SA (GR SE 243 245) for a 4.5 miles Leisurely walk. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury - North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531.

❑ SUN 20 MAY 11.00AM Bell Lane car park, (grid ref SE438 165), Ackworth Moor Top, Ackworth, WF7 7JE. ACKWORTH & HESSLE A 4.5 miles moderate walk. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury - North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531. ❑ SUN 20 MAY 2.30PM - 5.30PM Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. WALK AND TEA WITH SHIRLEY A guided Bronte-themed walk around Birstall with tea & private costumed tour of Oakwell Hall. Admission/Enquiries: Helen Broadhead 01274 532425. ❑ TUE 22 MAY 7.00PM Kirkheaton St John the Baptist Church, Church Lane, Kirkheaton, HD5 0BH. YETTON ROUND 4.5 mile walk. Moderately undulating, meadows, woodland and tracks. Parking nearby. Admission/Enquiries: Kirklees Countryside Volunteers Susan 07979 292781. ❑ SAT 26 MAY 9.15 AM - 4.30PM Marsden Railway Station, Grid ref: SE047 118, Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH. 10 RESERVOIR CHALLENGE This is a demanding but enjoyable walk around the moors, taking in the main reservoirs in the valleys and hills surrounding Marsden. Admission/Enquiries: National Trust Marsden Moor Office 01484 847016.

interesting walk to observe a wide range of moorland birds and their habitat, maybe even spot the 'Pennine Finch'!Admission/Enquiries: National Trust Marsden Moor Office 01484 847016. ❑ THU 14 JUN 7.00PM New Mill Car Park, New Mill, Holmfirth, HD9 7LN. VIEWS OVER NEW MILL 4 miles easy walk. A slow-paced walk, some hills and fine views. Children 16 and under to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Admission/Enquiries: Kirklees Countryside Volunteers - Susan 07979 292781. ❑ SAT 16 JUN 10.00AM - 12NOON Marsden Railway Station, Grid ref: SE047 118, Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH. FAMILY BIRD WALK Meet our fabulous feathered friends! Look out for birds and wildlife on this easy 3 mile walk. Admission/Enquiries: National Trust Marsden Moor Office 01484 847016. ❑ SAT 16 JUNE, 10.30AM Berry Brow Railway Station, GR SE 137 138, Berry Brow, Huddersfield, HD4 7RA. CASTLE HILL TWICE Meet at Berry Brow Railway Station HD4 7LP (GR SE 137 138) for a 8.5 miles moderate walk. Special: 10.13 from Huddersfield Station.Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury - North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531. ❑ SUN 17 JUN, 09.30AM Huddersfield Bus Station, Upperhead Row, Huddersfield, HD1 2JN. RAMSDEN CLOUGH AND COOK'S STUDY 7-8 miles hard walk. Rough moorland and steep climbs. Children 16 and under to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Admission/Enquiries: Kirklees Countryside Volunteers Susan 07979 292781. ❑ WED 20 JUN 12.30PM Leggers Inn, Dewsbury Canal Marina,Off Mill Street East, Dewsbury, WF12 9BD. FROM LEGGERS TO LEGGERS Meet at Dewsbury Wharf, Leggers Inn, Mill St East, WF12 9BD (GR SE 249 208) for a 5 to 6 miles moderate walk.Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury - North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531. ❑ WED 20 JUN, 7.00PM Low Westwood Lane, (grid ref SE096 146), Manchester Road (A62), Linthwaite, HD7 5UN. UP A CLOUGH! Four miles medium walk. Steep ups and downs but great views to reward the effort! Admission/Enquiries: Kirklees Countryside Volunteers – Susan 07979 292781.

❑ SAT 26 MAY, 10.30AM Cleckheaton Town Hall, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RH. TO OAKWELL BUT NOT DIRECT Meet 10.30 Cleckheaton Town Hall, BD19 3RJ (GR SE 191 254) for a 7.5 miles moderate walk. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury - North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531.

❑ THU 21 JUN 8.00PM - 10.00PM Brun Clough car park, A62 Marsden to Delph Road, Marsden, HD7 6DW. SOLSTICE SUNSET Stroll on the Pennine Way along Millstone Edge to see fantastic views to Derbyshire and Cheshire, and watchthe sun set on the longest day.Admission/Enquiries: National Trust Marsden Moor Office 01484 847016.

❑ SUN 27 MAY, 10.00AM Marsden Railway Station, Grid ref: SE047 118, Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH. INTAKE HEAD AND WESSENDEN 6 miles medium walk. Meet Malcolm outside Marsden Railway Station, Station Road, Marsden HD7 6DH grid ref SE047 118. A varied walk on the fringes of Marsden Moor. Admission/Enquiries: Kirklees Countryside Volunteers Susan 07979 292781.

❑ SAT 23 JUN 3.00AM - 7.30AM Marsden Railway Station, Grid ref: SE047 118, Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH. EARLY MORNING MADNESS! Climb the hills, catch the sunrise and conclude with a well-earned breakfast at Standedge Visitor Centre. Admission/Enquiries: All ticket £5.50 to include breakfast National Trust Marsden Moor Office 01484 847016.

❑ THU 31 MAY 6.45PM Leggers Inn, Dewsbury Canal Marina, Off Mill Street East, Dewsbury, WF12 9BD. LEGGERS TO LEGGERS 2 Meet at Dewsbury Wharf, Leggers Inn, Mill St East WF12 9BD (GR SE 249 208) for a 4 miles leisurely walk. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury - North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531.

❑ SUN 24 JUN, 10.30AM Mirfield Library Car Park, Station Road, Mirfield, WF14 8LL. FIVE WOODS ART HIKE 4-5 miles easy, theme, walk. KCV, with Art leaders Adele and Robin, offer this family-friendly walk that has a themed, creative twist. Children are welcome if aged 8+ and with a parent or carer. Expect to finish at about 4pm. Bring a packed lunch. Optional opportunity at the end of walk to join the leaders at a local pub.Admission/Enquiries: Kirklees Countryside Volunteers - Susan 07979 292781.

❑ SAT 2 JUN 10.00AM Slaithwaite Railway Station, Station Road, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AW. A LITTLE NEGLECT MAY BREED MISCHIEF... 9.5 miles hard walk. Meet Oliver by the railway station, Station Road, Slaithwaite HD7 5AW grid ref SE080 142. Admission/Enquiries: Kirklees Countryside Volunteers Susan 07979 292781. ❑ TUE 5 JUN 1.30PM Batley Bus Station, St James Street, Batley, WF17 5SA. A CELEBRATION RAMBLE 4.5 miles medium walk. A gentle ramble through woods, countryside and Batley park. No dogs, please. Children 16 and under to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Joint walk with NOKRA. Admission/Enquiries: Kirklees Countryside Volunteers - Susan 07979 292781. ❑ TUE 5 JUN 1.30PM Batley Bus Station, St James Street, Batley, WF17 5SA. CELEBRATION RAMBLE Meet 13.30 Batley Bus Station, WF17 5SA (GR SE 243 245) for a 4.5 miles moderate walk.Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury - North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531. ❑ SUN 10 JUN 9.30AM New North Parade, (grid ref SE142 166), near Brian Jackson Centre, Huddersfield, HD1 5JP. WORK ON YOUR RIGHTS OF WAY Conservation work. Admission/Enquiries: Kirklees Countryside Volunteers - Susan 07979 292781. ❑ SUN 10 JUN 11.00AM Oakwell Hall Lower car park, Oakwell Hall, Birstall, BD19 4LL. BIRKENSHAW & EAST BIERLEYMeet at Oakwell Country Park Lower Car Park, BD19 4LL (GR SE 211 268) for a 7 miles moderate walk.Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531. ❑ SUN 10 JUN 1.30PM - 4.30PM Marsden Conservative Club, Victoria Street, Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6DF. ANCIENT ROUTES AROUND PULE Follow ancient Roman and medieval routeways, and discover how the canal and railway tunnels were built. Admission/Enquiries: National Trust Marsden Moor Office 01484 847016.

❑ WED 16 MAY 7.00PM Batley Bus Station, St James Street, Batley, WF17 5SA. DOWN IN THE DELL 4.5 miles easy walk. Meet Oliver at Batley Bus Station, Bradford Road (A652), Batley WF17 5SA grid ref SE243 245.Parking can be found nearby. Admission/Enquiries: Kirklees Countryside Volunteers Susan 07979 292781.

❑ MON 11 JUN 1.00PM Oakwell Hall Top Car Park, Birstall, WF17 9LG. ROUNDHEADS & ICE CREAM Meet at Oakwell Hall Top Car Park, WF17 9LG (GR SE 217 270) for a 6 miles moderate walk.Special please bring money for ice cream.Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury - North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531.

❑ THU 17 MAY 7.00PM - 9.00PM Marsden Railway Station, Grid ref: SE047 118, Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH. CATCHWATERS, MOORLAND, SUNSETS

❑ WED 13 JUN 9.00AM - 4.00PM Marsden Railway Station, Grid ref: SE047 118, Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH. TWEETING ON THE MOOR Meet Tim for an

❑ SUN 24 JUN 1.30PM Heckmondwike Market, Blanket Hall Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 OHB. CROSSLEY AND NORRISTHORPE Meet 13.30 Heckmondwike Market Place, WF16 0EZ (GR SE 215 234) for a 4 miles leisurely walk. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury - North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531. ❑ WED 27 JUN 6.45PM Tong St James Church, Tong, Bradford, BD4 0RR. COCKERSDALE & FULNECK Meet 6.45pm opposite St James Church, Tong, BD4 0RR (GR SE 219 304) for a 4.5 miles leisurely walk. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury - North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531. ❑ WED 27 JUN, 7.00PM War memorial, at the junction of Swallow Lane and Leymoor Road, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4QD. ESCAPE VIA SCAPE 4.5 miles medium walk. Lanes, field paths and a little woodland. Children 16 and under to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.Admission/Enquiries: Kirklees Countryside Volunteers - Susan 07979 292781. ❑ FRI 29 JUN 1.00PM - 4.00PM Marsden Railway Station, Grid ref: SE047 118, Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH. A WILDFLOWER WALK Join our Regional Wildlife Advisor on a gentle walk to look at the wild flowers of Marsden Moor Estate.This event is suitable for novices and experts alike.Admission/Enquiries: All tickets £2 National Trust Marsden Moor Office 01484 847016. ❑ SAT 30 JUN 10.00AM Denby Dale Railway Station, Denby Dale, HD8 8QE. SUMMER RESERVOIRS 9 miles medium walk. A pleasant walk through lovely countryside. Children 16 and under to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.Admission/Enquiries: Kirklees Countryside Volunteers - Susan 07979 292781. ❑ SAT 30 JUN 10.00AM - 3.30PM Marsden Railway Station, Grid ref: SE047 118, Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH. OVER AND UNDER Take a trip through the longest, deepest and highest canal tunnel in England. Walk over the Standedge moors following the historic boat lane, and return in a British Waterways passenger boat through the 3 mile long Standedge Tunnel. You will be in the narrow tunnel for about 2.5 hours.Admission/Enquiries: Adult £10, concession £8 National Trust Marsden Moor Office 01484 847016

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Celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in classical style Thursday 31 May, 7.30pm, Huddersfield Town Hall An extra special concert to launch the weekend of national celebrations marking the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee provides a brilliant finale for this year’s Kirklees Concert Season. The Orchestra of Opera North will perform this special concert with a programme for music lovers of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy. The programme includes the march written for the Queen’s Coronation, the suite from the opera ‘Gloriana’ commissioned to mark the Coronation, a fabulous riot of a piece written by the Master of the Queen’s Music, plus two English gems, ‘The Lark Ascending’ and ‘Enigma Variations.’ The full concert programme is: Walton: Coronation March: Orb & Sceptre Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending Britten: Gloriana: Symphonic Suite Sir Peter Maxwell Davies: An Orkney Wedding, with Sunrise Elgar: Enigma Variations Conductor: Garry Walker Violin: David Greed There is a free pre-concert ‘Talking Music’ session for those wanting an extra insight before the concert starts. Tickets are priced at £13.50 (with £4 concessions for under 26s only), tel: 01484 223200 or book online at www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls

Shepley Spring Festival A concert featuring the legendary Elkie Brooks on Thursday May 24th at Shepley Cricket Ground, Marsh Lane, Shepley heralds the start of a four day, family friendly, festival of music and entertainment. The festival then runs from Friday afternoon through until Sunday evening with over 50 events in the main marquee on the festival site and in venues throughout this pretty rural village. Friday evening highlights are the exciting Demon Barber Roadshow, Quebecois trio Genticorum and award winning singer-songwriter Steve Tilston, plus a Youth concert in the church and an acoustic Friday Folk Club at Cliffe House. Saturday sees the return of festival patron Roy Bailey and culminates with an all new line-up for the iconic 70s Albion Band and the thrilling new Scottish phenomenon Treacherous Orchestra. A more traditional concert on Sunday showcases some of the country’s finest musicians including multi-instrumentalist Phil Beer. The festival offers a platform for emerging artists and this year amongst others we have Flats and Sharps a bluegrass band from Penzance in Cornwall, Kirsty Bromley a delightful young singer from Sheffield and Wilful Missing from Bradford whose self penned songs have featured in the TV programme Waterloo Road. From 10am-4pm Saturday and Sunday a programme of family events with street shows and dance displays can be found on the

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Festival Showground. There is Punch and Judy and a chance to try your hand at circus skills in Professor Panic’s Little Big Top. The children’s marquee has music workshops and a craft area where you can make a moving mini-bug, slippery slime or your own ‘Shepley Lion’. Go shopping at the craft stalls and the Sunday Farmers’ Market. Stay all day and try foods from the international food stalls and listen to live music in the beer tent. There is a free car park and the Festival site is on a local bus route or you can catch the train to Shepley from all stations on the

Huddersfield to Sheffield line. Tickets from £5 for showground entry payable at the gate. Weekend ticket £80 for entry to all events in all venues Friday –Sunday. Concessions and youth tickets available. All accompanied U12s free. Tickets to individual concerts available daily. Elkie Brooks Concert £22.50 (discount available for weekend ticket holders) For more details www.shepleyspringfestival.com Ticket line 023 8071 1818

Remember the person is the theme of this year’s dementia awareness week, encouraging people to focus on the things which people living with dementia can do rather than the things they are finding more difficult. In Kirklees there are many services which can support people with dementia and their families. There are also a growing number of activities which can provide positive experiences for people with dementia such as dancing, music and creative arts. During Dementia Awareness Week there will be a number of special events. Look out for details in the local press or at www.kirklees.gov.uk/events Need to know more about dementia? Contact Gateway to Care on 01484 414933 or visit www.kirklees.gov.uk/dementia

Stadium Spectacular Friday June 29, from 5.30pm at the Galpharm Stadium A musical extragavanza by thousands of schoolchildren from Kirklees schools to celebrate the Jubilee and Olympics. More details and tickets from www.kirkleesmusicschool.org.uk

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Free outdoor concerts return to Huddersfield

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 July/August. Please complete the form below and return before Friday, May 18th 2012. Entries can also be submitted online at: www.kirklees.gov.uk/events Communications and Marketing, Kirklees Council, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre 3, Market Street, Huddersﬁeld HD1 2YZ Tel: 01484 221963 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 ‘What’s On’. Where a group submits several entries we may publish only a selection.

Music lovers are in for a royal treat this June, with Jubilee themed Concerts in the Park taking place in Huddersfield. The three day music festival is being held in Greenhead Park from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 June and entry will be free. Concerts in the Park will begin on the Friday evening, by taking everyone back to the 1970s, when the nation was celebrating the Queen’s Silver Jubilee. Crowds will be treated to a special one-off performance of Thank you for the Music, a live concert show featuring the music of Abba and the Bee Gees by professionals Easy Theatres, who tour the country performing to sell-out crowds. On Saturday the stage will be filled by

the Orchestra of Opera North for a proms concert – featuring guest solo artists and plenty of opportunities to wave union jacks and celebrate the royal occasion. And on Sunday afternoon the music will be brought back up to date with Party in the Park, a line-up of well-known and local musicians and performers who will bring the weekend to a fantastic close. The line-up for Party in the Park is currently still under wraps, but will be announced in the coming weeks. All of the events are free and will be suitable for a family audience. For more information about Concerts in the Park, visit www.kirklees.gov.uk/concerts

Holmfirth Arts Festival 14 – 24 June Events across Holmfirth

Ten days of music, art, comedy, theatre, literature and inspiring things to do in Holmfirth and the Holme Valley. New for this year, our outdoor festival stage on the closing weekend (23rd and 24th June) will present a feast of entertainment, with an exciting mix of live performances and music taking place across other parts of town. The festival invites you to enjoy events in picturesque village halls and churches, cafes and teashops, Holmfirth's atmospheric Picturedrome, up on the hills overlooking the town and

in surrounding woodland as well as some of the more unusual places the town has to offer. We have events in homes, in the street, and by the river. If you already know Holmfirth and the Valley, the festival is an opportunity to see it a little differently. If you've not yet discovered this lovely part of Yorkshire then June is the perfect time to visit! The full programme will be announced in May, visit www.holmfirthartsfestival.co.uk for more details.

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Mumford and Sons announce Huddersfield concert Brit Award winners Mumford and Sons have chosen Huddersfield as their only UK venue for a special outdoor show on their international tour. Taking place on Saturday 2nd June, the mini festival will be in Greenhead Park and also feature Michael Kiwanuka, Nathaniel Rateliff, Willy Mason and The Correspondents.

Tickets are £49.50 and go on general release on Saturday 21st April via www.gentlemenoftheroad.com. Locally, you can buy tickets from Friday 20th April from Huddersfield Information Centre, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Revival Vintage, That’s Entertainment and HMV.

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