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

MONDAY 10 JANUARY, 1PM KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON ORGAN CONCERT - DR GORDON STEWART HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

THURSDAY 3 FEBRUARY, 7.30PM KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON NORTHERN SINFONIA – A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC DEWSBURY TOWN HALL

A Hollins: Concert Overture in C D Johnson: Trumpet Tune in A F Liszt: Consolation in D flat J S Bach: Fantasia and Fugue in G Minor J Jongen: Minuet Scherzo C Franck: Redemption R Wagner: The Ride of the Valkyries Tickets: £4 (£3 concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices or pay on the door

A delightful programme designed to celebrate our return to Dewsbury Town Hall following its renovation. Grieg’s Holberg Suite is an ideal prelude to two of Mozart’s most popular works. Arch Romantic though he was, Tchaikovsky was a great admirer of Mozart’s music, and his ‘Memory of Florence’ makes for a delicious finale to the evening.

Grieg: Holberg Suite Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 4 in Eb Eine kleine Nachtmusik Tchaikovsky: Souvenir de Florence Leader/Director: Kyra Humphreys Horn: Peter Francomb Tickets: £6.50-£17.50 (plus concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices

WEDNESDAY 12 JANUARY, 12.30PM KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON CHAMBER CONCERT- GEORGE KING (PIANO) DEWSBURY TOWN HALL George King’s concert last season was a highlight, and this year he is back with a programme including Liszt, born 200 years ago, Beethoven and, by the request of many audience members, another jazz improvisation.

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

FRIDAY 14 JANUARY, 7.15PM; SATURDAY 15 JANUARY, 2.15PM AND 7.15PM AND SUNDAY 16 JANUARY, 2.15PM MOTHER GOOSE BATLEY TOWN HALL Carlinghow Theatre Company presents popular favourite Mother Goose.

Tickets: £11 (£8 concessions) plus 10% off for parties of 10 or more from Kirklees Booking Offices

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PETER FRANCOMB - Dewsbury

SATURDAY 5 FEBRUARY, 7.30PM (DOORS OPEN 6.30PM) HUDDERSFIELD PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL TUESDAY 18 JANUARY – SATURDAY 22 JANUARY, 7.15PM (DOORS OPEN 6.30PM) AND 2PM SATURDAY MATINEE THE PANTOMINE ‘DICK WHITTINGTON’ DEWSBURY TOWN HALL Traditional pantomime at its best! That’s what Dick Whittington promises to be. Laughter, songs, dancing, colourful costumes, the triumph of good over evil and of course audience participation. Oh yes there is!

Tickets: Balcony: £7.50 (no concessions); Stalls: £7 (£5 adult concessions); Tuesday evening special offer: all stall seats: 2 tickets for £9, usual concessions apply, plus discount for block bookings.

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A concert of romantic music brought to you by Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra.

Tchaikovsky: Fantasy Overture – Romeo and Juliet Ravel: Bolero Rimsky-Korsakov: Sheherazade Guest Leader: Martyn Jackson Breaking News: Martyn won the Centre of England Concerto Competition in October 2010.

Tickets: £5-£15 (plus concessions in advance and on the door) available from Kirklees Booking Offices

WEDNESDAY 9 FEBRUARY, 12.30PM KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON CHAMBER CONCERT- ROBIN HILL (GUITAR) DEWSBURY TOWN HALL Since his last visit Robin has been performing in such far flung destinations as Hong Kong, Bombay, Dubai, Maldives, Egypt and Brazil. In his Dewsbury concert he will be performing pieces by Rodrigo, Sor, Bach and of course, Hill.

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

SATURDAY 22 JANUARY, SLAITHWAITE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA WEST OF VIENNA HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Beethoven - Leonore Overture No3 Mozart - Horn Concerto No3 Mahler - Symphony No5 Pre-concert talk at 6.30pm in the main concert hall free to all attending the concert Tickets: from £10-£15 (plus concessions) and free admission in the Area and Gallery for children if accompanied by an adult, tickets available from Kirklees Booking Offices

Everly Brothers, Gene Pitney, Neil Sedaka and Del Shannon. This fast moving show features the best love songs for Valentines Day. Not to be missed.

Tickets: £12 (no concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices on sale from 1 December

MONDAY 14 FEBRUARY, 1PM KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON ORGAN CONCERT - THOMAS TROTTER HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

SUNDAY 23 JANUARY, 3PM KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON ORCHESTRA OF OPERA NORTH – THE HEROIC SYMPHONY HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Sunday afternoon concerts in Huddersfield have proved hugely popular and we’ve reserved this one for a very special occasion. Austrian maestro, Dietfried Bernet, conducts a programme that combines heroic power with Viennese charm.

Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier: Suite Oboe Concerto Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 in Eb ‘Eroica’ Conductor: Dietfried Bernet Oboe: Richard Hewitt Tickets: £7.50-£22.50 (plus concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices

RICHARD HEWITT - Huddersfield

MONDAY 24 JANUARY, 1PM KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON ORGAN CONCERT - PETER KING (BATH ABBEY) HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL A Guilmant: March on a Theme of Handel G B Pescetti: Sonata in C minor F Mendelssohn: Prelude and Fugue in C minor A Hollins: Maytime Gavotte S Karg-Elert: Homage to Handel – 54 Variations on a Ground Bass Tickets: £4 (£3 concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices or pay on the door

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SATURDAY 12 FEBRUARY, 7.30PM AMERICAN 60S VALENTINES SHOW CLECKHEATON TOWN HALL

A Hollins: Concert Overture in C minor W A Mozart: Adagio & Allegro L Anderson: Three Pieces: The Syncopated Clock, The Typewriter, Blue Tango P Whitlock: Canzona & Scherzetto P Whitlock: Merrie England R Goss-Custard: Chelsea Fayre A Ketelbey: Bells across the Meadows E Coates: The Princess Elizabeth March Tickets: £4 (£3 concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices or pay on the door

FRIDAY 18 TO SATURDAY 26 FEBRUARY THE MRS SUNDERLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Join the audience at Huddersfield’s annual celebration of music, speech and drama.

Over 130 classes take place in morning, afternoon and evening sessions over nine days. Pay on the door - most sessions only £1-£2. What a bargain!

Reserve your seat for the renowned Gala Evening which features successful individual performers from the festival along with leading choirs competing for the top award - compered by Geoff Druett - on Saturday 26 February at 7.00pm. Tickets: £7.50 (£7 concessions) on general sale from 17 Jan. Tickets are available from the Visitor Information Centre at Huddersfield Library (tel: 01484 223200) or at the Town Hall box office on the night.

KATRINA LEE - Huddersfield

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

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SATURDAY 19 MARCH, 7.30PM ROY ORBISON AND FRIENDS CLECKHEATON TOWN HALL

SUNDAY 17 APRIL, 7PM KEN DODD HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

Barry Steele puts the Rock back into “Roy Orbison” as he takes to the stage to celebrate Roy Orbison’s 75th birthday accompanied by his 5 piece band. With an upbeat and contemporary slant on Roy Orbison’s legacy, Barry will take you on a musical journey from the early Sun year’s right through to the late 1980s when Roy had a massive comeback with hits like California Blue, You Got it, & I Drove All Night. The show will of course feature the sounds of The Traveling Wilburys.

With full support from Barry’s fabulous band, who will open the show with a stunning array of iconic hits from the 50s & 60s, “If you love music, then this show is the ultimate musical experience.”

True Identikit Brilliance – The Stage Tickets: £16 (no concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices

Ken Dodd is one of Britain’s funniest comedians. He’s a comedy legend, icon and national treasure who has been entertaining audiences for over 50 years. Come and enjoy his famous ‘Happiness Show’ and you’ll be absolutely discumknockerated (that’s Knotty Ash for ‘over the moon’) by a truly tattifelarius evening of laughter and songs presented by a comic genius. Enjoy a fun-filled variety show for all the family, with non-stop gags and a selection of songs in celebration of over half a century of hilarious ‘Happiness’ from ‘The Squire of Knotty Ash’.

Tickets: £17 - £19 from Kirklees Booking Offices

SLIPPERY BELLE - Dewsbury

COMINGSOON THURSDAY 3 MARCH, 7.30PM MAGIC OF MOTOWN HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Get ready! – for the smash hit concert show from the States. Here it comes! – authentically recreating the harmonies, slick moves, stylish looks and legendary musicianship that were the making of Motown. It’s on its way! – a super-talented cast, fresh from sell-out shows in London’s O2, perform hits from The Supremes, Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells, Martha Reeves, Lionel Richie. . .

Tickets: £17 before 31st December and £19.50 thereafter, available from Kirklees Booking Offices

BARRY STEELE - Cleckheaton

SATURDAY APRIL 2, 7.30PM AMERICAN WRESTLING LIVE DEWSBURY TOWN HALL Family value entertainment with World Championship Rumble Spectacular, Tag Team Mania and Ladies Best of 3.

Tickets: £12 adults, £10 children and Family saver ticket for 4 at £36 from Kirklees Booking Offices

SATURDAYS: 12 FEBRUARY, 12 MARCH, 14 MAY, 8PM BURLESQUE AND CABARET SHOW EVENING DEWSBURY TOWN HALL Join us at the Town Hall for an evening of glamour, decadence and a hint of sauciness. Your fabulous host Bella Besame will introduce you to wonderful burlesque performances and delight you with sublime musical entertainment.

Dress to impress and join us for a cabaret like no other in the spectacular Victorian concert hall, which has been transformed with table seating so you can enjoy a drink whilst taking in the show.

We recommend that you book well in advance for this evening of sophistication and surprise Over 16s only.

Tickets £10 (no concessions) in advance from Kirklees Booking Offices

TEA DANCES

Cleckheaton Town Hall, 2 - 4pm December 21, 28 and 30 January 4, 11, 18 and 25 February 1, 8, 15 and 22 Admission £1.50 including tea and biscuits

WEDNESDAY 9 MARCH, 7.30PM BJORN AGAIN – SPRING BREAK TOUR 2011 HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

KEN DODD - Huddersfield

TUESDAY 19 APRIL, 7.30PM HA HA HOLMES CLECKHEATON TOWN HALL The long awaited third show from The Ha Ha Boys is coming soon in this exciting new and hilarious show. Ha Ha Holmes! The Beast of the Blistervilles – a marvellous comedy thriller in two acts.

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson embark on the most dangerous adventure yet. Throughout history Blisterville Hall has been embroiled in dark mystical legend of a supernatural creature that haunts the nearby moors. The Blisterville family are slowly being savaged and eaten. In a race against time Holmes and Watson try and solve the mystery in this most gripping comedic thriller which promises all the nuts and bolts from the shows you have all grown to love.

“A premier Cru Champagne, a cheeky little vintage that bubbled over with fizz” “The Ha Ha Gang are high octane, five star fun.”

Book now for a fantastic night out. Bring your friends and family for this is a sure fire hit! “It’s elementary my dear Watson!”

Tickets: £12 (plus concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices

TUESDAY 19 APRIL, 7PM TO 9.15PM HUDDERSFIELD ROTARY CLUB PRESENTS A MUSICAL EVENING FOR SENIOR CITIZENS FEATURING NEW MILL MALE VOICE CHOIR & THE LINDLEY BAND HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL

A trip to the theatre you'll never forget !! Join in all the fun with Rod Stephen’s production - ‘BJORN AGAIN the Show – on Spring Break 2011’ featuring ABBA’s hits and songs from MAMMA MIA together with the legendary voice of host “Tony Blackburn” playing all the UK hits of 1988 (the year the Björn Again show was created). This is simply the best party night out for everyone of all ages!

Tickets: £18.50 (plus concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices

AMERICAN WRESTLING - Dewsbury

Admittance by ticket only – available free from the Visitor Information Office located in the foyer of Huddersfield Library from Thursday March 31. A collection will be made during the interval.

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STAGE AND THEATRE ❑ EVERY DAY UNTIL FRI 24 DEC VARIOUS TIMES Queensgate Market Hall, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2UJ. GROTTO AT QUEENSGATE MARKET - Santa will be in his grotto at the market every day. Tickets to see Santa are only £3.50 including a present. Children who have been ice-skating can collect a discount voucher from the rink for a £1 discount at Santa's grotto. Admission/Enquiries: Various Times Markets Head Office 01484 223730 ❑ SAT 8 - SAT 15 JAN (EXCL 11 & 12) VARIOUS PERFORMANCE TIMES Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. DICK WHITTINGTON PANTOMIME - Presented by the Huddersfield Light Opera Company, a fantastic family show with spectacular staging. Admission/Enquiries: Various ticket prices, for further information visit the websites or book direct with LBT. Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ TUES 7 - THUR 9 DEC SYNGENTA CELLAR: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. CHRISTMAS COMEDY CELLAR - Three nights of ho-ho-ho hilarity with a festive sprinkling, perfect for a night out with friends or an alternative office party. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £10 / concessions £8 / NUS £6 Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ THUR 9 - FRI 24 DEC VARIOUS TIMES. Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. HEIDI - A GOAT''S TALE This Christmas, treat the whole family to an evening of wonderful silliness as a bunch of cheeky goats perform their own take on Heidi. Admission/Enquiries: Various times - Contact LBT for full details Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 visit: http://www.thelbt.org/heidi-goats-tale ❑ THUR 9 & FRI 10 DEC 7.30PM Dewsbury Arts Group Studio Theatre, Lower Peel Street, Bradford Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2EW. AN EDWARDIAN PANTOMINE - Pre Christmas Show with festive Supper. Admission/Enquiries: M Evans 01924 465647 ❑ THUR 9, FRI 10, SAT 11 DEC 7.30PM. Hepworth Village Hall, Towngate, Hepworth, HD9 1TE. HEPWORTH PLAYERS PANTOMIME - Annual pantomime. Goldilocks and the 3 bears by Damien Trasler, David Lovesy and Steve Clark (TLC creative).

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £5 from Ruth Brook 01484 686557 Alan Brook 01484 686557 ❑ SAT 11 DEC WHOLE VENUE: 10.00AM - 5.00PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. FESTIVE FAYRE - The ultimate Christmas shopping trip and day of entertainment. Come in from the cold and enjoy the festivities. Admission/Enquiries: Free Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ TUES 14 DEC MAIN STAGE: 7.30PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. A YULETIDE EVENING WITH GERVASE PHINN - Spend a heart-warming evening with one of Britain's greatest comic writers and raconteurs. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £16 / concessions £14 Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ TUES 14 - WED 15 DEC, 7.45PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. SEX AND DOCKS AND ROCK AND ROLL Red Ladder noisily reconnect with their radical and political brand of theatre in a new production written by Chumbawumba's Boff Whalley. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £10 / concessions £8 Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ FRI 17 DEC LBT SCREEN: 7.30PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. IT''S A WONDERFUL LIFE - The quintessential Hollywood Christmas film, It's a Wonderful Life has withstood all the tests of time.

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £6 / concessions £4 Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ FRI 17 DEC SYNGENTA CELLAR: 8.00PM TICKETS: Syngenta Cellar, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. FESTIVE SOUND WOMEN - Festive Sound Women comes back to the LBT bringing with it the best entertainment from up and coming women performers in the world of comedy, spoken word and music helping to make it a season to be jolly! Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £7 / concessions £5 Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ 8 - 15 JAN Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. DICK WHITTINGTON - Huddersfield's traditional family pantomime, presented by Huddersfield Light Opera Company Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £3 - £12 01484 430528 or Online Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ 17 - 22 JAN 7.30 P.M. Dewsbury Arts Group Studio Theatre, Lower Peel Street, Bradford Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2EW. ACCORDING TO HOYLE - A play by William Gaminara presented by Dewsbury Arts Group Admission/Enquiries: BOOKINGS telephone 01924 464073 David Fletcher 01924 468464 ❑ TUES 18 JAN TO SAT 22 JAN, 7:30PM MATINEE SAT 22 JAN 2:00PM. Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. WHIPPING IT UP - The third play of the 2010 - 2011 Season - hilarious political satire written by Steve Thompson. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £10.00 Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ SAT 5TH FEB DOORS 7.00PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. ALL STARS OF COMEDY - It finally had to happen, after July's hugely successful All Stars Of Comedy international comedy clash, Karnak Entertainment returns to the Lawrence Batley Theatre,

Wrap up warm and take a one of the many winter walks in Kirklees Huddersfield, with arguably its finest line up yet.

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £16.50, NUS concessions Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528 ❑ THUR 10 & SAT 12 FEB 7.30PM Dewsbury Arts Group Studio Theatre, Lower Peel Street, Bradford Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2EW. AN EVENING OF PLAYS - Sponsored by Regional Paints Ltd. Admission/Enquiries: For more information about member & patron offers and to book tickets contact the bookings Manager. Margaret Evans - 01924 465647 ❑ 11TH & 12TH, 15TH TO 19TH FEB MATINEES AND EVENING PERFORMANCES ON THE SATS Southgate Theatre, Southgate, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6NT. JACK AND THE BEANSTALK - Honley Players Amateur Dramatic Society is bringing Jack and the Beanstalk to life in traditional (and some not-so-traditional) ways, under the directorship of Mark Thewlis. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets (£6/£4) available from Karidays Newsagents, Honley. Tel: 01484 660488 (Tickets sell fast!) Debbie Hemmingway

ART, CRAFTS AND SCULPTURE ❑ UNTIL 4 JAN - GALLERY USUAL OPENING TIMES. Batley Art Gallery, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. OPEN EXHIBITION 2010 - Want to exhibit at Batley Art Gallery? This is a perfect opportunity to submit work for inclusion in a show which will feature work by both professional and amateur artists from across the region. Admission/Enquiries: Free Mark Milnes 01924 326021 ❑ UNTIL 9 JAN 10.00AM-5.00PM 7 DAYS A WEEK check holiday closing times. National Coal Mining Museum for England, Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH. THE PITS AND THE PENDULUMS - COAL MINERS AND FREE MARKETS - A retrospective exhibition of paintings, drawings, prints and banner art by Andrew Turner.

Admission/Enquiries: National Coal Mining Museum 01924 848806 ❑ MONS & TUES 9.30AM – 11.00AM Addas Centre, 652 Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3HP. WEEKLY ACTIVITIES – Mon dressmaking & support group, Tues Yoga, Thur Martial Arts. Women only. Admission/Enquiries: Voluntary contribution Sughara 07943 399488 Or Sajidah: 07943 399588 ❑ EVERY WED UNTIL MARCH 7.00PM - 9.00PM West Yorkshire Print Workshop, 75a Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AT. LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS - Life Drawing Sessions - Untutored but feedback available in interval if requested. Please bring your own materials and drawing equipment, or ask for a list of available items from the WYPW shop. Admission/Enquiries: Booking essential. £7.00 (£5.00 Kirklees residents over 55 & WYPW members.)To book Email: life_model@hotmail.com West Yorkshire Print Workshop 01924 497646 ❑ EVERY THURS EVENING AT 7.30PM Waring Green Community Centre, Garden Road, Brighouse, HD6 2AX. BRIGHOUSE ART CIRCLE WEEKLY MEETINGS - include demonstrations, workshop, life models and in summer there are also Tuesday afternoon outdoor meetings. Admission/Enquiries: Les Boothroyd 01484 316236 ❑ SUN 12 DEC 10.00AM UNTIL 5.00PM Holmfirth Market, 38 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3JH. CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AT HOLMFIRTH MARKET Christmas shopping with a fabulous range of gift ideas from local businesses. Admission/Enquiries: Markets Head Office 01484 223730 ❑ SUN 12 DEC 11.00AM – 4.00PM EACH DAY

Oakwell Hall Visitor Centre Barn, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRS - Enjoy the festive season at Oakwell Hall Country Park with Christmas crafts and goods for sale in the Visitor Centre Barn. Free parking and entry. Admission/Enquiries: Eric Brown 01924 326240 ❑ SUN 12 DEC 12 NOON TO 4.00PM Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ. MAKE YOUR OWN VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS - Join us to prepare for a traditional Victorian Christmas. Make decorations, cards, crackers, sing songs and play parlour games. Try making authentic refreshments such as cakes, puddings and sugar plums. Admission/Enquiries: Free activities.

Tolson Memorial Museum 01484 223830

4PY. ORANGES AND LEMONS! - Join Mrs. Pearson in her Victorian kitchen to make marmalade in the traditional way. Admission/Enquiries: Normal admission charges will apply. Colne Valley Museum 01484 659762 ❑ For 6 weeks from Thur 10 Feb West Yorkshire Print Workshop, 75a Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AT. INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING COURSE @WYPW - 6 Week Introduction to Printmaking Evening Course. Admission/Enquiries: £100 (£90*) Beginner Kate Desforges 01924 497646 ❑ WEEKEND COURSE Sat 12 & Sun 13 Feb West Yorkshire Print Workshop, 75a Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AT. TEXTILE PRINTING COURSE @WYPW - Weekend textile Printing Workshop Admission/Enquiries: £125 (£112.50*) Beginner Kate Desforges 01924 497646

❑ SUN 12 DEC 1.00PM-4.00PM Dewsbury Museum, Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2SG. CHRISTMAS IN THE 1940S - Enjoy a wartime Christmas with seasonal craft activities, a chance to see Father Christmas and much more. Visit the re-created 1940s classroom and find out what schooldays used to be like in the past.

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

❑ TUES 22 FEB 11AM-1.00PM & 2.00PM-4.00PM Bagshaw Museum, Wilton Park, Batley, WF17 0AS. RECYCLED INTO LIFE - Batley was once the ultimate town for recycling with shoddy mills turning old rags into new cloth. In a twist on this theme we will celebrate the town's pioneering heritage by inviting you to recycle old pots into works of art. Admission/Enquiries: 50p per child. Kirklees Passport holders go free. Bagshaw Museum 01924 326155

❑ TUES 21 & 28 DEC 11.00AM TO 1.00PM & 2.00PM TO 4.00PM Bagshaw Museum, Wilton Park, Batley, WF17 0AS. SEASONAL CRAFTS & TRAILS - Over the Christmas holidays come and have a go at the festive activities and trails. Free self led activities Admission/Enquiries: Free activities Bagshaw Museum 01924 326155

❑ THURS 24 FEB 11.00-1.00PM & 2.00PM UNTIL 4.00PM Bagshaw Museum, Wilton Park, Batley, WF17 0AS. ART ATTACK II - Another chance to have a go at creating a masterpiece whilst working with Bagshaw Artist. Richard Lucas within the museum's own art gallery. Admission/Enquiries: Bagshaw Museum 01924 326155

❑ THUR 23 DEC 10.00AM - 12.00 Noon Batley Library, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. Admission/Enquiries: Drop-in session, no need to book. Short story sessions will take place at 10.00am and 11.00am. Batley Library 01924 326021

❑ THURS 24 FEB 11.00AM – 1.00PM & 2.00PM -4.00PM Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ. HOLIDAY HISTORY - Half term holiday fun looking at our local surroundings with fun crafts, photographs, maps, puzzles and quizzes. Admission/Enquiries: 50p Tolson Memorial Museum 01484 223830

❑ THUR 23 DEC 2.30PM - 4.30PM . Greenwood Centre, Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3JR. SEASONAL DECORATIONS - Join us for a drop-in craft session to make decorations with lots of sparkles and glitter! There will also be short story sessions at 10.00am and 11.00am. All children welcome to drop-in and make something or join us for a story. . Admission/Enquiries: Short story sessions at 2.30pm & 3.30pm. Drop-in, no need to book!

Ravensthorpe Library 01924 325040 ❑ SAT 15 JAN & SUN 16 JAN OPEN 12.30PM TO 5.00PM Colne Valley Museum, Cliffe Ash, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4PY. BREAD BAKE - Brown bread baking demonstration in our Victorian kitchen. Oh that wonderful smell! Take some home for tea!

Admission/Enquiries: Normal admission charges apply.

Colne Valley Museum 01484 659762 ❑ SAT 22 & SUN 23 JAN & SAT 12 & SUN 13 MAR. West Yorkshire Print Workshop, 75a Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AT. SCREEN PRINTING COURSE @WYPW - Weekend Screen Printing Workshop Admission/Enquiries: £110 (£99*) Beginner Kate Desforges 01924 497646 ❑ SAT 29 JAN, 26 FEB & 26 MAR 1.00PM-4.00PM Red House Museum, Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4JP. RED HOUSE CRAFT BEE - A new informal monthly craft group, led by local craftswoman Marilyn Moon. This is a chance to enjoy craftwork together socially and to share and learn some traditional skills. Membership is free, but members buy own materials. For details/ to join please call Marilyn on 01274 872224. Access by stairs only. ❑ SAT 5 FEB & SUN 6 FEB 2.00PM TO 5.00PM Colne Valley Museum, Cliffe Ash, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7

❑ THURS 24 & FRI 25 FEB 1.30PM - 3.30PM Huddersfield Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. FEBRUARY HALF-TERM WORKSHOPS - Two exciting art workshops for children. Contact the gallery for more details or to book a place. Admission/Enquiries: Huddersfield Art Gallery 01484 221964 ❑ FRI 25 FEB 10.30AM-12.30PM & 2.00-4.00PM Dewsbury Museum, Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2SG. VICTORIAN CRIME AND PUNISHMENT - Crafts and activities for all the family inspired by the crimes and punishments of Victorian Dewsbury. Admission/Enquiries: 50p per child (5-16 years) Kirklees Passport holders free. Dewsbury Museum 01924 325100

WALKS, RIDES AND CONSERVATION ❑ WED 08 DEC, 10:00 AM Junction of Springfield Drive and Halifax Road (A649),, Hightown,, Cleckheaton, WF15 8LG. CONSERVATION - FOOTPATH CLEARANCE - Meet Kirklees Countryside Volunteers at the junction of Springfield Drive and Halifax Road (A649), Hightown, Cleckheaton WF15 8LG. Grid ref SE 178 244. A neglected link path needing work to bring it back into use. Admission/Enquiries: Kirklees Countryside Volunteers Nigel (eve) 0774697328, Oliver (eve) 07971192383 ❑ EVERY THURS 11.00AM TO 12NOON MEET AT CLECKHEATON LIBRARY Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. NORDIC WALKING - Nordic Walking, the new fun and social

W H AT ’ S O N activity suitable for walkers of all ages.

Admission/Enquiries: £1.50 includes hire of equipment and refreshments. Cleckheaton Library 01274 335170 ❑ SAT 11 DEC 9.45AM Beaumont Park Lower Gate, Beaumont Park, Huddersfield, HD4 7AY. THROUGH THE PARK - a medium linear walk of 8 miles Meet Beaumont Park bottom gates. Admission/Enquiries: Free Eileen Blakey, Huddersfield CHA Walking & Social Club 01484 534521 ❑ SUN 12 DEC 1.00PM Bagshaw Museum Car Park, Woodlands Road, off Upper Batley Lane, Batley, WF17 0RE. TWIXT MORLEY & BATLEY - Meet Paul & Chris Horbury 13.00 Bagshaw Museum Car Parl, Batley,WF17 0AS, for a 4.5 miles moderate walk.

Special: No dogs please. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury - North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531 ❑ SUN 12 DEC, 1.30 PM Junction of Link Road and Longcauseway, between rear of Minster and sports centre, close to car park, Dewsbury, WF12 8EL. THE TWO HEATONS - 5 miles easy walk. Meet Marie-Claire at the junction of Link Road and Longcauseway, between rear of Minster and sports centre, close to car park, Dewsbury WF12 8EL. Grid ref SE 247 214. Paths linked into a varied and pleasant route.

Admission/Enquiries: Kirklees Countryside Volunteers Nigel (eve) 0774697328, Oliver (eve) 07971192383 ❑ 1ST & 3RD WED OF EACH MONTH 11.00AM Ambry's Cafe, Northgate, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8RX. HEALTH WALK - A new short health walk around Almondbury lasting approx an hour on flattish terrain. A free and easy way to meet new people and increase your health and wellbeing.

Admission/Enquiries: Free activity Sheila or John 01484 303921 ❑ WED 15 DEC 1.00PM Horbury St. Peter's Church, Horbury, WF4 6ND. AROUND MILLFIELD LAGOONS Meet Jim Regan at 13.00 St Peter's Church, Horbury, WF4 6LT for a 4 miles moderate walk. For further information Tel: 01924 469700 ❑ SAT 18 DEC 10.00AM Birkenshaw St Paul Church, Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, Bradford, BD11 2AU. NORTHERN FRONTIERS - Meet Mike Church at 10.00 St Paul's Church, Birkenshaw, BD11 2DR for a 5.5 miles moderate walk. For further information Tel: 01924 462811 (0777 607 7289) ❑ SAT 18 DEC 10.15AM Lepton St John Church, Greenbalk Lane, Lepton, Huddersfield, HD8 0EW. DOWN LEISURE LANE - A medium circular walk of 8 miles Meet Lepton Church Admission/Enquiries: Free Eileen Blakey, Huddersfield CHA Walking & Social Club 01484 534521 ❑ SUN 19 DEC, 10:00 AM Marsden Railway Station, Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH. UP AND DOWN THE COLNE VALLEY - 6 miles medium/hard walk.

Meet Malcolm outside Marsden railway station HD7 6DH. Grid ref SE 047 118. A little rough terrain and a few short climbs along some little-used paths.

Admission/Enquiries: Kirklees Countryside Volunteers Nigel (eve) 0774697328, Oliver (eve) 07971192383 ❑ TUES 21 DEC 10.30AM - 11.30 PM Castle Hill, Hillside', off Lumb Lane, Almondbury, HD4 6AT. THE SUN STANDS STILL WALK - Why not join us on a 5 to 6 mile walk to celebrate the Winter Solstice in some beautiful and dramatic countryside? After all it is the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern hemisphere and to welcome the rebirth of the return of the sun! Please note you will need good footwear, warm clothing & waterproofs. All children must be accompanied. Sorry no dogs except assistance dogs. If you have any health problems, please make the leader aware and booking is essential (Tel: 07968426312). Admission/Enquiries: Julian Brown 07968426312 ❑ MON 27 DEC, 10.00AM Three Nuns Public House, Leeds Road, Mirfield, WF14 0BX. ROBIN HOOD MAY HAVE WALKED - Meet Mike Church at 10.00 Three Nuns Pub, Mirfield, WF14 0BY for a 5 miles moderate walk. For further information Tel: 01924 462811 (0777 607 7289) ❑ MON 27 DEC, 1:00 PM Lower Quarry Road (near Total garage), just off A62 Cooper Bridge Road, Bradley, Huddersfield, HD5 0RR. WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED.- Children 16 and under to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Admission/Enquiries: Oliver 07971192383 (evenings) ❑ TUES 28 DEC 10.30AM Mirfield Library Car Park, Station Road, Mirfield, WF14 8LL. BOYFE HALL & UPPER HOPTON - Meet John Beldon 10.30 Mirfield Library Car Park, WF14 8AN for a 6.5 miles moderate walk. For further information Tel: 0113 238 3965 ❑ WED 29 DEC, 10.00AM Ravensthorpe Railway Station, off Ravensthorpe Road, Ravensthorpe, WF12 9ED. LADY WOOD AND THORNHILL LEES - Meet Mike Church at 10.00 Ravensthorpe Railway Station, WF12 9ED for a 5 miles moderate walk. For further information Tel: Mike 01924 462811 (0777 607 7289) ❑ THUR 30 DEC 1.00PM Cleckheaton Town Hall, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RH. CLECKHEATON ROUND - Meet Paul & Chris Horbury at 13.00 in front of Cleckheaton Town Hall, BD19 3RJ for a 4 miles moderate walk. No dogs please.

Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury - North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531

❑ MON 3 JAN, 1.00PM Oakwell Hall Top Car Park, Birstall, WF17 9LG. ROUND THE RED HOUSE - Meet Kathleen O'Shea at 13.00 Oakwell Hall Top Car Park, WF17 9LG for a 4.5 miles moderate walk. For further information Tel Kathleen O’Shea 01924 471473 ❑ SAT 8 JAN 09.15AM Huddersfield Railway Station, St. George's Square, Railway Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1JY. A WALK AROUND THE SNICKLEWAYS OF YORK - An easy walk discovering the Snickleways of York. Meet Huddersfield Railway Station.

Admission/Enquiries: Eileen Blakey, Huddersfield CHA Walking & Social Club 01484 534521 ❑ SAT 8 JAN 10.30AM Thornhill Rectory Park Car Park, Thornhill, WF12 0JY. CANAL, RIVER AND A RAILWAY - Meet at 10.30 Thornhill Rectory Park Car Park, WF12 0JY (GR SE 255 186) for an 8 miles moderate walk led by David Banks Tel 01924 476642 for more information. Non members are welcome.

Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury - North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531 ❑ SUN 9 JAN, 6 FEB, 6 MAR 9.30AM – 12.30PM Civic Centre 3, Market Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1WG. DRY STONE WALLING TASTER DAY - Try dry stone walling at this taster day organised by the Dry Stone Walling Association (West Yorkshire Branch) in partnership with Kirklees Council. Admission/Enquiries: Details made available at time of booking. Paul Webley 01484 845219 ❑ SAT 15 JAN, 10.00AM Meltham Library and Information Centre, Meltham Town Hall, Huddersfield Road, Meltham, HD9 4AG. VIEWS OF TWO VALLEYS - A medium circular walk of 9 miles Meet Library car park Admission/Enquiries: Free Eileen Blakey, Huddersfield CHA Walking & Social Club 01484 534521 ❑ SAT 15 JAN 10.00AM – 12 NOON Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. OAKWELL NATURE CLUB - WILLOW WAYS Discover our wildlife rich country park with a programme of activities aimed at children 12 years and under. Admission/Enquiries: £1 per child. Booking essential. Oakwell Hall 01924 326240 ❑ SAT 22 JAN,10.00AM Kirkburton Car Park (nr.

Parish Church), Kirkburton, HD8 0SF. KIRKBURTON & BEYOND - Amedium circular walk of 10 miles Meet Car park opposite Kirkburton Church. Admission/Enquiries: Free Eileen Blakey, Huddersfield CHA Walking & Social Club 01484 534521 ❑ SUN 23 JAN 1.30PM Mirfield Library Car Park, Station Road, Mirfield, WF14 8LL. MIRFIELD TO ROBERTTOWN - Meet at 1.30pm Mirfield Library Car Park, WF14 8AN (GR SE 203 197) for a 5 miles moderate walk led by Ken Dews. Tel 01924 494617.

Non members are welcome. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury - North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531 ❑ WEDS 26 JAN, 23 FEB, 23 MAR, 27 APR 10.45AM - 12.30PM Marsden Moor Estate Office, The Old Goods Yard, Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH. MARSDEN HEALTH WALK - Meet Alison for a walk to get you enjoying the moors. Sturdy boots necessary. Train 10.30 from Huddersfield to Marsden arriving 10.43.

Bus: Huddersfield - Marsden 183/184 Admission/Enquiries: Free activity Kirklees Countryside Unit 01484 234076 ❑ SAT 29 JAN 10.00 AM Bailiff Bridge Cross Roads, Bradford Road / Wakefield Road, Brighouse, HD6 4DY. BRIGHOUSE CIRCULAR - A medium circular walk of 8/10 miles Meet Bailiff Bridge crossroads Admission/Enquiries: Free Eileen Blakey, Huddersfield CHA Walking & Social Club 01484 534521

Non members are welcome. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury - North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531 ❑ SAT 12 FEB 1.30 PM TO 3.00 PM Beaumont Park Main Gate, Beaumont Park, Huddersfield, HD4 7AY. BEAUMONT PARK, HUDDERSFIELD - ROCKS AND FOSSILS IN HUDDERSFIELD'S VICTORIAN PARK A very short walk along footpaths to see plant fossils and gritstones in the crags of sandstone left by old quarrying. Admission/Enquiries: Meet Alison Tymon (West Yorkshire Geology Trust) at the Beaumont Park gatehouse on Beaumont Park Road, Lockwood, Huddersfield (Grid Reference SE 126 144). Kirklees Countryside Unit 01484 234076 ❑ SUN 13 FEB 1.00PM – 3.00PM Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. WINTER TREE WALK - Guided walk with a Country Park Ranger to help you identify the common and not so common trees around the park and gardens. Meet at the Oakwell Hall Visitor Centre. Admission/Enquiries: Free but booking essential Patrick Crowley 01924 326240 ❑ WEDS 16 FEB, 9.30 AM - 3.30 PM Castle Hill, Hillside', off Lumb Lane, Almondbury, HD4 6AT. CHOP, CUT AND SLAY - AGAIN! - Join us to tackle the scrub and trees which are encroaching on Castle hill. The work will include cutting down young trees and clearing vegetation to help protect the Scheduled Ancient Monument for generations to come and to sustain biodiversity. Admission/Enquiries: Simon Pedley 01484 234073 ❑ WED 16 FEB 1.00PM Gawthorpe Maypole, near Ossett, Wakefield, WF5 9RL. A FIGURE OF EIGHT REVERSED - Meet at 1pm Gawthorpe Maypole, WF5 9RL (GR SE 273 221) for a 4.5 miles moderate walk led

by Jim Regan Tel 01924 469700 Non members are welcome. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury - North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531 ❑ SAT 19 FEB, 9.15AM Huddersfield Railway Station, St. George's Square, Railway Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1JY. SUNNY BANK - A medium linear walk of 8 miles Meet Huddersfield Railway Station.

Admission/Enquiries: Eileen Blakey, Huddersfield CHA Walking & Social Club 01484 534521 ❑ SAT 19 FEB 10.00AM Shelley Village Hall, Huddersfield Road, Shelley, HD8 8HE. SHELLEY WELLY WALK - Meet at 10.00 Shelley Village Hall, HD8 8HE (GR SE 203 113) for a 6.5 miles moderate walk. Leader Mike Church. Tel 01924 462811 (0777 607 7289) Non members are welcome.

Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury - North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531

OUTDOOR EVENTS AND FESTIVALS

❑ SAT 5 FEB 10.00AM Meltham Carlile Institute, Huddersfield Road, Meltham, HD9 4AG. MELTHAM CIRCULAR - A medium circular walk of 9 miles Meet Carlisle Institute car park. Admission/Enquiries: Free Eileen Blakey, Huddersfield CHA Walking & Social Club 01484 534521

❑ SAT 11 DEC 7:30PM. Alder House Hotel, Towngate Road, Healey Lane, Batley, WF17 7HR. A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS Admission/Enquiries: £34.95 per person. Julie Howcroft 01924 444 777

❑ SUN 2 JAN, 10.00AM Dewsbury Railway Station, Dewsbury, WF13 1HF. WELCOME TO 2011 - Meet Mike Church at 10.00 Dewsbury Railway Station, WF13 1HF for a 6.5 miles moderate walk. For further information Tel: Mike 01924 462811 (0777 607 7289)

❑ SAT12 FEB 11.00AM Royds Park, Cleckheaton, BD19 2LL. LIVERSEDGE & ROBERTTOWN - Meet at 11am Royds Park Gates, Littletown, Liversedge, BD19 5LR (GR SE 199 246) for a 6 miles moderate walk. No dogs please Leader Mark Woodall Tel 07988 422654.

❑ MON 20 & TUES 21 DEC 10.00AM-3.00PM Huddersfield Open Market, Brook Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1RX. REAL REINDEERS AND SANTA - A real Christmas experience awaits at Huddersfield Market as two of Santa's real reindeers will be at the market from 10am until 3pm each day. The reindeers are making a final visit before getting ready to deliver all the presents on Christmas Eve. Santa will be at the market at 2pm each day to hand out gifts to all visiting children. There will also be an opportunity for children to join Santa in his Sleigh with the reindeers to have their photographs taken. Admission/Enquiries: Markets Head Office 01484 223730 ❑ EVERY FIRST SATURDAY 9.00AM-1.00PM St John's Car Park, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RF. CLECKHEATON FARMERS MARKET (1ST SAT EACH MONTH) - The market offers the very best of local produce to discerning customers who would like to know where, when and how the foods are grown or produced.

Admission/Enquiries: Markets Service 01484 223730 ❑ SAT 5 FEB Marsden Information Point, 20-26 Peel Street, Marsden, HD7 6BW. 01484 845595. IMBOLC FIRE FESTIVAL - Imbolc is based on a 2000 year old Celtic festival, marking the first signs of spring. It features a procession, fire 'circus' drama and music.

Admission/Enquiries: Kirklees Countryside Unit 01484 234076

MUSIC ❑ WED 8 DEC 1.15PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. THOMAS LEECH - LEEDS CATHEDRAL MESSIAEN LA NATIVITÉ DU SEIGNEUR (1935) - A complete performance of this extended work, consisting of nine organ meditations on aspects of the Christian Christmas story, expressed through Messiaen's very individual and colouristic musical language. Admission/Enquiries: Full: £3.00, Concession: £2.00, Students: FREE Book Online: www.store.hud.ac.uk James Greenwood 01484 472003

❑ THURS 9 DEC 1.15PM Phipps Concert Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. DJ RASP CONCERT AND MASTERCLASS DJ Rasp is DMC Battle for Supremacy UK champion and IDA UK Champion 2009, one of the top scratch DJs in the country. He will give a performance and masterclass featuring of scratch DJ techniques Admission/Enquiries: Free Admission James Greenwood 01484 472003

❑ SATS 11, 18 & 22 DEC 10.30AM – 3.30PM Dewsbury Market, Cloth Hall Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1QE. SANTA''S GROTTO AT DEWSBURY MARKET Santa will be in his grotto at the market located next to the Market Square. Visit and present £2.50 per child.

Admission/Enquiries: Markets Head Office 01484 223730

❑ SAT 12 FEB 9.40AM Denby Dale Railway Station, Denby Dale, HD8 8QE. DENBY DALE TO BARNSLEY - A medium linear walk of 11 miles Meet denby Dale Railway Station. Admission/Enquiries: Eileen Blakey, Huddersfield CHA Walking & Social Club 01484 534521

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

❑ VARIOUS TIMES. Kirklees Light Railway, Park Mill Way, Clayton West, HD8 9XJ. SANTA EXPRESS AT THE KIRKLEES LIGHT RAILWAY - Santa's Coming to Town!!! Climb aboard the Santa Express and travel by steam heated carriages to our cosy grotto at Shelley Station where Santa will be waiting with sacks full of presents for all of the children. Santa Express will be running at various times on the listed dates.

Admission/Enquiries: Prices vary depending on date of travel; Adults £11-£13 Children 3-14 £11- £13 Children 18m - U3 £9-£11 UNDER 18m £5-£6 Kirklees Light Railway 01484 865727

❑ TUES 1 FEB 12 NOON – 3.00PM Castle Hill, Hillside', off Lumb Lane, Almondbury, HD4 6AT. WALK ON IMBOLC DAY! - Join the Castle Hill Ranger on a 6 mile walk to welcome Imbolc, one ot he four main celebrations in the ancient calendar and we will see the first signs of spring! Admission/Enquiries: Free but booking is . Julian Brown 07968426312

❑ FRI 31 DEC, 10.00AM Mirfield Parish Church, Dunbottle Lane/Church Lane, Mirfield, WF13 9HU. THE LAST WALK OF 2010 - Meet Mike Church 10.00 Mirfield Parish Church, WF14 9HX for a 5 miles moderate walk. For further information Tel: Mike 01924 462811 (0777 607 7289)

❑ SAT 18 DEC 7.30PM Alder House Hotel, Towngate Road, Healey Lane, Batley, WF17 7HR. CHRISTMAS MURDER MYSTERY NIGHTS - dinner served at 8.00 p.m. Admission/Enquiries: £34.95 per person Julie Howcroft 01924 444777

❑ WED 8 DEC 7.30PM Cleckheaton Town Hall, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RH. HOLLY AT CHRISTMAS - Buddy Holly and the Cricketers. A Christmas cracker of a show from Buddy and the boys!. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets from £15 at Kirklees Booking Offices Kirklees Booking Offices 01484 223200/222444 or 01924 324501

❑ FRI 10 & 17 DEC 7.30PM Alder House Hotel, Towngate Road, Healey Lane, Batley, WF17 7HR. WINTER WONDERLAND CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS - The event will take place on: Admission/Enquiries: £29.95 per person Julie Howcroft 01924 444777

❑ MON 7 FEB, 1.00PM Oakwell Hall Top Car Park, Birstall, WF17 9LG. BIRSTALL GINNELS & SNICKETS - Meet at 1pm Oakwell Hall Top Car Park, WF17 9LG (GR SE 217 270) for a 4 miles moderate walk led by Kathleen O'Shea Tel 01924 471473 Non members are welcome. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury - North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531

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❑ EVERY DAY FROM 27 NOV The Mill Department Store, Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 5LZ. FESTIVE WORLD MARKET - Browse for unique gifts at our festive world market. Every day up until Christmas.

Admission/Enquiries: The Mill Discount Department Stores 01924 423172

❑ SUN 30 JAN 1.00PM Thornhill Rectory Park Car Park, Thornhill, WF12 0JY. ROUND EMROYD COMMON - Meet at 1pm Thornhill Rectory Park Car Park, WF12 0JY (GR SE 255 186) for a 5 miles moderate walk. No dogs please. Leader(s) Paul & Chris Horbury Tel 01924 470531. Non members are welcome. Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury - North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531

❑ SUN 6 FEB 1.00PM Flatt Top Hotel, Edge Lane, Thornhill, WF12 0HB. FLATT TOP AND A BRIDGE Meet at 1pm Flatt Top Hotel, Thornhill, WF12 0HB (GR SE 251 180) for a 4.5 miles moderate walk. No dogs please. Leader(s) Paul & Chris Horbury Tel 01924 470531 Non members are welcome.

Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury - North Kirklees Ramblers 01924 470531

JANUARY/FEBRUARY

Admission/Enquiries: Markets Head Office 01484 223730

❑ SANTA'S SUNDAY LUNCH WILL TAKE PLACE ON: SUN 5 & 12 & 19 DEC Alder House Hotel, Towngate Road, Healey Lane, Batley, WF17 7HR. SANTA'S SUNDAY LUNCH - The event will take place on the following: Admission/Enquiries: £12.95 per person Julie Howcroft 01924 444777 ❑ DAILY WED 15 - SUN 19 DEC: WED-FRI 11.00AM-4.00PM; SAT-SUN 12NOON-4.00PM. Red House Museum, Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4JP. RED HOUSE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Daily for Five Days! Wednesday 15 - Sunday 19 December. Experience Christmas of 200 years ago!

See Red House traditionally decked with evergreens from the gardens, taste mulled wine with 'Joshua Taylor' and meet Red house cook as she prepares for Christmas. Daily festive activities, crafts and demonstrations. Weekend entertainment. Museum Shop with unusual gifts. Access partly by stairs. Free admission. Admission/Enquiries: Helga Hughes 01274 335100 ❑ SAT 18 DEC 11.00AM-4.00PM Dewsbury Market, Cloth Hall Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1QE. REAL REINDEERS AT DEWSBURY MARKET - Visitors to the market can meet Santa's real reindeers, before they journey from their regular home at Ponderosa to the North Pole. The reindeers will be in the Market Square during the day from 11am until 4pm.

❑ THUR 9, FRI 10 & SAT 11 DEC 7.30PM. St Mary's Social Club and Parochial Hall, Melton Street, Crossbank, Batley, WF17 8PT. HAPPY CHRISTMAS 2010 - A bumper Christmas show for all ages with Carols. Christmas Songs, the pantomime 'Aladdin' and a visit from Santa Claus. All children receive a present.

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets at only £3.50 available from 01924 478394, St Mary's Hall and Batley Community Centre, Commercial Street, Batley. ❑ THURS 9 DEC 7.30PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. THE UNIVERSITY SYMPHONIC WIND ORCHESTRA AND

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W H AT ’ S O N NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLE - In conjunction with the exhibition Every Day Is A Good Day at Huddersfield Art Gallery, the NME presents a programme of music by John Cage. Admission/Enquiries: ull: £7.50, Concession: £5.00, Students: £3.00, Music Students: FREE Book Online: www.store.hud.ac.uk (link below) James Greenwood 01484 472003 ❑ FRI 10 DEC 7.30PM Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CONCERT - continuing their 175th anniversay celebrations the concert features the Hepworth Band and organist simon Lindley with conductor and presenter Brian Kay, as well as guest Huddersfield Juniors Choirs who are celebrating their 25th anniversary.

Admission/Enquiries: Huddersfield Choral Society 01484 536968

Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. GALA XV - THE LINDLEY BAND - The Lindley Band with Musical Director Neil Jowett proudly present Yorkshire poet, broadcaster and comedian Ian McMillan, Simone Rebello's fabulous percussion group Back Beat and the wonderful voices of the Holmfirth Choral Society, with MD. Dr Geoffrey Lockwood and of course the grace and artistry of The Dorothy Steven's School of Theatre and Dance.

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £6.50-£15 available from the Visitor Information Centre in Huddersfield Library Kirklees Booking Offices 01484 223200/222444 or 01924 324501 ❑ SAT, 18 DEC 7.15PM Brighouse Central Methodist Church, Parsonage Lane, Brighouse, HD6 1AQ. COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS - A joint concert of Christmas music by Marsh Ladies Choir and Gledholt Male Voice Choir Guests ROKA (Jane Robertson and Kim Kaye) - Piano Duets. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £7.00 each incl. refreshments can be obtained from Anne Armstrong on 01484 420339 Anne Armstrong 01484 420339

❑ SAT 11 DEC Dewsbury Town Hall, Wakefield Old Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8DG. OPEN MIC REGIONAL FINALS - Open Mic Uk is an exciting new talent competition to search for the UK's best singer/songwriters, rappers and vocalists (not bands) of all genres who ❑ SAT DEC 18 7.15PM Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, perform either covers or original material. Admission/Enquiries: for Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS - With Huddersfield more information visit www.openmic.com Methodist Choir, Skelmanthorpe Brass Band and Halifax Young Singers. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets from Mrs L Rhodes 01484 ❑ SECOND SAT IN EVERY MONTH 2.30PM Penistone Paramount, 542257 Huddersfield Information Centre - Concessions available Lynne Shrewsbury Road, Penistone, S36 6DY. ORGAN CONCERT - Organ Rhodes 01484 542257 concert on the Mighty Compton Cinema Organ. Admission/Enquiries: 'A Compton Christmas Cracker' with Kevin Grunill and Andrew Nix. ❑ SAT 18 DEC 7.30PM Marsden St Bartholomew Parish Church, Penistone Paramount 01226 767532 / 762004 Clough Lea, Marsden, HD7 6DN. CHRISTMAS CONCERT - A concert for all ages, featuring Marsden Silver Prize Band and Colne Valley Male ❑ SAT 11 DEC DOORS OPEN 6.30PM, CONCERT 7.15PM Voice Choir. Musical Director Glyn Williams, M.D. Thom Meredith, Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. Accompanist Keith Swallow, Guest Soloist Soprano Diane Robinson.

CHRISTMAS WITH HONLEY MALE VOICE CHOIR - Honley Male Compere Peter Armitage. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £Adults £8.00, Voice Choir welcome back, for the sixth successive year, the World's Children £5.00 available from Duncan, Hairdresser 01484 845311 or No 1 brass band - the Cory Band for their annual Christmas Concert. members of the band, the choir or church.

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £7 - £15 available at Kirklees Booking Offices 01484 223200/222444 or 01924 324501 ❑ SUN 19 DEC, 4.30 PM The Salvation Army, Barracks Street, off Westgate, Heckmondwike, WF16 0EJ. CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT ❑ SAT 11 DEC 7.30PM - 9.30PM Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, 2010 - A time of quiet reflection as we celebrate the real reason for Dewsbury, WF12 8DD. RODILLIAN SINGERS CHRISTMAS season Admission/Enquiries: Major Mackereth 01924 402990.

CONCERT - The ever popular award winning Rodillian Singers will be returning to Dewsbury to hold their Christmas Concert at Dewsbury ❑ SUN 19 DEC 6.30PM Kirkburton All Hallows Church, Shelley Lane, Minster on December 11th at 7.30pm. Their guests for the evening will Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0SJ. COMMUNITY CAROL SERVICE be Male Barbershop Singers Spirit of Harmony Chorus. The Rodillian's Kirkburton's Christmas community carol service Admission/Enquiries: guests for the Christmas Concert at Dewsbury Minster will be Spirit of The Parish Office 01484 418360 Harmony, a Male Barbershop Choir. The Spirit of Harmony Chorus has ❑ SUN 19 DEC 7.30PM Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, now established itself firmly in the top rank of British and European Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. BLACK DYKE BAND CHRISTMAS Barbershop singers. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £7 free admission to CONCERT - The Band perform their traditional annual concert with a children under 12. Julie Bairstow 01924 218565 second half of Christmas themed music, and a sprinkling of award ❑ SUN 12 DEC- 4.00PM Marsden Park, Manchester Road, Marsden, presentations in this ever popular sell out event. Admission/Enquiries: Huddersfield, HD7 6LY. CAROLS IN MARSDEN PARK - A wonderfully Tickets £12 plus concessions from Kirklees Booking Offices. Kirklees atmospheric Christmas Carol Concert featuring a local brass band.

Booking Offices 01484 223200/222444 or 01924 324501 Admission/Enquiries: Free Admission ❑ MON 20 DEC, 1.00PM Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, ❑ SUN 12 DEC, 4.30 PM The Salvation Army, Barracks Street, off Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. MUSIC FOR CHRISTMAS - DR GORDON Westgate, Heckmondwike, WF16 0EJ. FAMILY CAROL SERVICE STEWART - Gordon Stewart is joined in this Christmas programme by 2010 - A carol service for all the family Admission/Enquiries: Major the Girls' Choir of Wakefield Cathedral and the flute choir 'Flute Salad' Mackereth 01924 402990. from Derbyshire in this concert of popular music for Christmas including the organ solos 'Dance Variations on Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer' ❑ SUN 12 DEC . YMCA Sports and Social Club, Laund Hill, Salendine

by Clifton Hughes and 'A Good King chills out for Spring' by Robert Nook, Huddersfield, HD3 3XF. CHRISTMAS ON THE HILL - A brass Cockroft. And, of course, a chance to join in with your favourite band carol concert featuring Lindley Brass Band, compere David Christmas carols. Admission/Enquiries: To book online visit Roebuck Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £6 David Roebuck 01484 www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls or call the ticket hotline on 01484 223200 655516 Roz Garthwaite 01484 222087 ❑ SUN 12 DEC 7.15PM. Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, ❑ TUE 21 & WED 22 DEC 7.15PM Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. A CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL - COLNE VALLEY Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY MALE VOICE CHOIR - Traditional Christmas Music With guests MESSIAH - 175th Season concert. Conducted by Jane Glover, with Brighouse and Rastrick Band. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets from £8 at Northern Sinfonia. Elizabeth Watts - Soprano: Catherine Wyn-Rogers Kirklees Booking Offices. John Lees 01484 534697 07970761665 Mezzo; Mark Le Brocq- Tenor & Henry Waddington - Bass. 2nd Subscribers Concert on 21st & public Concert on 22nd December. ❑ MON 13 DEC, 1.00PM Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Admission/Enquiries: For subscribers Huddersfield Choral Society Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. ORGAN CONCERT - DR GORDON STEWART - Walton (arr Henry Ley) - 'Suite from Henry V'; Rawsthorne 01484 536968 - 'Prelude on This is the Truth'; Bach - 'Prelude and Fugue in C'; Bach ❑ FORTNIGHTLY ON A TUE 8.30PM Batley Carr Working Mens Club 'Prelude on Wachet auf!'; Rawsthorne - 'Fantasia on Wachet auf!'; & Institute, David Lane, Mill Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2HN. BATLEY Aston - 'Homage to Gabriel Fauré '; Carter - 'Toccata on Veni CARR SOCIAL CLUB - Winners of the National Music Club of the Year Emmanuel'; Admission/Enquiries: To book online visit (2006). A night of live music, entertainment and dancing, the sounds of www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls or call the ticket hotline on 01484 the 40's/50's - the swing era of Sinatra/Tony Bennett, with Eddie Martell 223200 Roz Garthwaite 01484 222087 and the Reg Hargreaves Quartet. An intimate nightclub atmosphere.

Bar snacks available. Admission/Enquiries: £2.50 on the door Batley ❑ TUE 14 DEC 7.15PM Wilshaw St Mary''s Church, Wilshaw Road, Carr Working Mens Club & Institute 01924 461242 Wilshaw, Meltham, HD9 3US. VOICES & FLUTES - Holme Valley Singers with special guests - Valley Flutes. A very pleasant evening ❑ RI 31 DEC 2.00PM Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, with a varied programme and soloists. Admission/Enquiries: Sheila Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. NORTHERN SINFONIA - 'VIENNESE WHIRL' Milner 01484 683720 - Always a highlight of the season, with ever-larger audiences each passing year - book early to avoid disappointment for a relaxing ❑ WED 15 DEC, 12.30PM Dewsbury Town Hall, Wakefield Old Road, afternoon of popular Viennese classics with all your favourites include Dewsbury, WF12 8DG. THE UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD BRASS BAND - LUNCHTIME CHAMBER CONCERT - The University 'Die Fledermaus: Overture'; 'Emperor Waltz'; 'The Blue Danube Waltz'; Pizzicato, Polka'; 'Weiner Blut Waltz'. Conductor - Thomas Zehetmair; of Huddersfield Brass Band. For many of the audience the Compere - Dougie Scarfe. Admission/Enquiries: To book online visit Huddersfield University Brass Band's concert marks the start of their Christmas! Here they are back with a new programme, as ever, under www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls or call the ticket hotline 01484 223200 Roz Garthwaite 01484 222087 the direction of their charismatic conductor, Philip McCann Admission/Enquiries: To book online visit ❑ MON 10 JAN, 1.00PM Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls or call the ticket hotline on 01484 Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. ORGAN CONCERT - DR GORDON 223200 Roz Garthwaite 01484 222087 STEWART - Hollins - 'Concert Overture in C'; Johnson - 'Trumpet Tune in A '; Liszt (arr W Faulkes) - 'Consolation in D flat'; Bach - 'Fantasia and ❑ THUR 16 DEC 7.30PM Honley St Mary Parish Church, Church Fugue in G Minor'; Jongen - 'Minuet Scherzo'; Franck (arr D Roth) Street, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6BA. A FESTIVAL OF 9 LESSONS AND CAROLS - A traditional Carol Concert of 9 Readings and Carols. 'Redemption'; Wagner (arr E Lemare) - 'The Ride of the Valkyries'.

The audience is invited to join the Choir in singing some of the Carols. Admission/Enquiries: £4 (£3 concessions) tickets from Huddersfield Town Hall Box Office Roz Garthwaite 01484 222087 Refreshments of tea/coffee and mince pies afterwards.

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets, inc refreshments, £6 from 01484 307189 ❑ WED 12 JAN 12.30PM Dewsbury Town Hall, Wakefield Old Road, in advance or on the door. £10 dual tickets for this concert and our Dewsbury, WF12 8DG. GEORGE KING - LUNCHTIME CHAMBER Twelfth Night Concert on January 6th 2011 at St. Mary's Church, CONCERT - George King's concert last season was a highlight, and Honley are also available. LYNN BROOKS 01484 606937 this year he is back with a programme including Liszt, born 200 years ago, Beethoven and, by the request of many audience members, ❑ FRI 17 DEC Bar 1:22, 120 New Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2UD. A another jazz improvisation. Admission/Enquiries: To book online visit CHRISTMAS PRESENCE - String Fellows Christmas Special, A www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls or call the ticket hotline on 01484 223200 Christmas Presence, will be happening on the evening 17 Dec at Bar 1:22 - continuing their tradition of Christmas and Summer Specials that Roz Garthwaite 01484 222087 has now lasted for nearly a year!! Admission/Enquiries: Details to be ❑ WED 12 JAN, 7.15PM Phipps Concert Hall, University of confirmed Sean Leonard Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. POPULAR MUSIC ❑ 17 &18 DEC 7.30PM Birchencliffe, Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter RECITAL - Final year performance students who specialise in popular music will give a series of recitals, providing a high quality mix of Day Saints, 12 Halifax Road, Huddersfield, HD3 3BS. SAVIOUR OF THE WORLD - A Christmas production depicting the birth of Christ and instrumental music and songs. Admission/Enquiries: Admission Free James Greenwood 01484 472003 preceeding events. Acted to a beautiful music score.

Admission/Enquiries: Free and there will be light refreshments to ❑ THURS 13 JAN, 7.30PM Phipps Concert Hall, University of follow. Entry by ticket only Tickets can be obtained through the Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. POP DIRECTED contacts below Beth Cooper 07756 412111 ENSEMBLES - A selection of rock & pop student ensembles performing a range of well known and original songs. Part of a two-part event, ❑ FRI 17 DEC 7.30PM Dewsbury Town Hall, Wakefield Old Road, continued on Friday. Admission/Enquiries: Free Admission! James Dewsbury, WF12 8DG. BRASS BAND CONCERT - BLACK DYKE Greenwood 01484 472003 BAND - The Black Dyke Band perform their traditional Christmas concert with the Skelmersdale Choir in this popular, sell out event. ❑ FRI 14 JAN 7.30PM Phipps Concert Hall, University of Huddersfield, Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £12 plus concessions. At Kirklees Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. POP DIRECTED ENSEMBLES Booking Offices. Kirklees Booking Offices 01484 223200/222444 or PERFORMANCE NIGHT - Continued from Thursday. More 01924 324501 performances from music & music technology student pop groups. ❑ FRI 17 DEC 7.30PM Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Admission/Enquiries: Free Admission! James Greenwood 01484 472003

W H AT ’ S O N ❑ MON 17 JAN, 7.30PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. ALEXEI GRYNYUK - PIANO Chopin - Polonaise in C# minor op 26 No.1 and A flat Heroic op.53, Nocturne in F op.15 no.1 and C# minor op.27 no.1; Variations On a German Air, Three Mazurkas op.59; Beethoven - Appassionata Sonata No 23 in F minor op. 57 Liszt - Petrarch Sonnet no.104, Mephisto Waltz. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: huddersfield-music-society.org.uk James Greenwood 01484 472003 ❑ Concert Season various times until April. St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. HUDDERSFIELD MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERTS - The Society, founded in 1918, promotes classical music concerts These are chamber music recitals of high quality, engaging mostly artists of international standing.Their season of seven concerts takes place between October and April. Admission/Enquiries: Single ticket £16 Students £3 - Season tickets available David Allsopp 01484 688105 ❑ THURS 20 JAN, 1.15PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. IAIN HARRISON - Exploring the saxophone as collaborator with other instruments, instrumentalists and sounds. The saxophone is here presented in different guises from the traditional saxophone and piano duo, to progressive computer manipulation. Admission/Enquiries: Full: £3.00, Concession: £2.00, Students: FREE James Greenwood 01484 472003 ❑ THUR 20 JAN 7.30PM -9.00PM Armitage Bridge St Paul's Church, Armitage Bridge Road, Armitage Bridge, Huddersfield, HD4 7PL. OPEN REHEARSAL - An invitation to come to a rehearsal and find out what Honley Ladies Choir is all about - music and fun. Just listen or join in. You don't have to have any singing experience, a fantastic singing voice or be able to read music -simply come, have a go and see if it is for you. Admission/Enquiries: Free Lynn Brooks 01484 605937 ❑ THURS 20 JAN 7.30PM Phipps Concert Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. ROLAND MASTERCLASS - Craig Blundell (V-Drums) and Alex Hutchings (Guitar) are official demonstrators from Roland UK, one of the largest manufacturers of electronic instruments in the world. They will be performing together to demonstrate the performance capabilities of some of Roland's latest technology. Admission/Enquiries: Full: £7.50, Concession: £5.00, Students: £3.00, Music Students: FREE James Greenwood 01484 472003 ❑ SAT 22 JAN 6.30PM Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. SLAITHWAITE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA - WEST OF VIENNA - Programme: Beethoven Leonore Overture No3; Mozart-Horn Concerto No3; Mahler-Symphony No5. Pre concert talk at 6.30pm in the main concert hall. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets from £10 - £15 (plus concessions). Free admission in the Area and for children if accompanied by an adult. Tickets available from Kirklees Booking Offices. Kirklees Booking Offices 01484 223200/222444 or 01924 324501 ❑ SAT 22 JAN, 7.00 PM. The Ponderosa Lakeside Restaurant, Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0PN. DEWSBURY MUSIC CENTRE SWING BAND CHARITY CONCERT - A Charity Concert featuring Dewsbury Music Centre Swing Band Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £10 available from heckmondwike.sa@hotmail.co.uk or 01924 489630 or 01274 818823 Ticket price includes Pie and Pea supper Major Mackereth 01924 402990. ❑ SAT 22 JAN Briar Court, 28 Occupation Road, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3EE. THE DIZZY CLUB - Superb musical evening with The Dizzy Club - great band who performed at Glastonbury this year and are well known and much loved around the country. To help raise funds for Overgate Hospice. Admission/Enquiries: Please contact Tony of TL Events to book tickets £10. 01484 319747 / 07758 897829. Book early as there is a capacity for just 200 people ❑ SUN 23 JAN 3.00PM Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. ORCHESTRA OF OPERA NORTH - THE HEROIC SYMPHONY - Strauss - 'Der Rosenkavalier: Suite'; Beethoven; Symphony No.3 in Eb 'Eroica'; Conductor - Deitfried Bernet; Oboe – Richard Hewitt. Admission/Enquiries: To book online visit www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls or call the ticket hotline 01484 223200. ❑ MON 24 JAN, 1.00PM Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. ORGAN CONCERT - PETER KING Guilmant - 'March on a Theme of Handel'; Pescetti - 'Sonata in C minor'; Mendelssohn (arr W T Best) - 'Prelude and Fugue in E minor'; Hollins - 'Maytime Gavotte'; Karg-Elert - 'Homage to Handel - 54 Variations on a Ground Bass'. Admission/Enquiries: £4 (£3 concessions) tickets from Huddersfield Town Hall Box Office. ❑ TUES 25 JAN 1.15PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. OKEANOS - New music for koto, viola, clarinet, shakuhachi, oboe & sho, featuring Okeanas Ensemble, with new music from student composers. A unique, intriguing and often entrancingly beautiful sound world.

Admission/Enquiries: Full: £3.00, Concession: £2.00, Students: FREE James Greenwood 01484 472003. ❑ THURS 27 JAN 1.15PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. HERE COMES THE SUN: FIERY FLUTING TO MELT THE JANUARY CHILL - The transatlantic Duo Sonita is Jessica Quiñones, a native from the New Mexican desert and Catherine Shackell, a Northerner from the green rolling hills of Durham. Fusing their contrasting musical backgrounds, they present repertoire inspired by deserts, sunshine and heat.

Admission/Enquiries: Full: £3.00, Concession: £2.00, Students: FREE James Greenwood 01484 472003. ❑ MON 31 JAN 7.30PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. THE UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD SAXOPHONE ENSEMBLE AND FLUTE CHOIR The Saxophone Ensemble features all current first study saxophonists, other music students and former students of the University performs in a wide range of musical styles, encouraging new comositions, and having fun. They are joined by the flute choir playing music by J. S. Bach , Fauré , Gabrielli and Trevor Wye. Admission/Enquiries: Full: £7.50, Concession: £5.00, Students: £3.00, Music Students: FREE James Greenwood 01484 472003. ❑ THUR 3 FEB 7.30PM Dewsbury Town Hall, Wakefield Old Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8DG. NORTHERN SINFONIA - 'A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC' - Grieg - 'Holberg Suite'; Mozart - 'Horn Concerto No.4 in Eb; Eine kleine Nachtmusik'; Tchaikovsky - 'Souvenir de Florence'.

Leader/Director - Kyra Humphreys; Horn - Peter Francomb Admission/Enquiries: Book your seats online at www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls or call the ticket hotline 01484 223200. ❑ THURS 3 FEB 7.30PM Phipps Concert Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. POP CHOIR, SOUTH ASIAN ARTS ENSEMBLE, FOLK ENSEMBLE - A range of student group performances from Indian classical music, Gospel and English and American folk songs. Part of Music's Pop directed

ensembles module. Admission/Enquiries: Free Admission! James Greenwood 01484 472003. ❑ MON 7 FEB 7.30PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. MAGGINI QUARTET Beethoven - String Quartet op.18 no.3; Frank Bridge - String Quartet no.2 Mendelssohn - String Quartet op.44 no.3 Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: huddersfield-music-society.org.uk James Greenwood 01484 472003. ❑ WED 9 FEB, 12.30PM Dewsbury Town Hall, Wakefield Old Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8DG. ROBIN HILL - LUNCHTIME CHAMBER CONCERT - Since his last visit Robin has been Performing in such far flung destinations as Hong Kong, Bombay, Dubai, Maldives, Egypt, and Brazil. In his Dewsbury concert he will be performing pieces by Rodrigo, Sor, Bach and, of course, Hill.

Admission/Enquiries: To book online visit www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls or call the ticket hotline on 01484 223200. ❑ WED 9 FEB 1.15PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. ORGANISTS PLUS - Current student organists, plus other instruments Admission/Enquiries: Full: £3.00, Concession: £2.00, Students: FREE James Greenwood 01484 472003. ❑ THURS 10 FEB 1.15PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. FERDINAND DAVID PIANO QUINTET - In the second of their concerts, the Quintet will perform Schumann's seminal piano quintet on period instruments, using experimental research-based historical performance techniques.

Admission/Enquiries: Full: £3.00, Concession: £2.00, Students: FREE James Greenwood 01484 472003. ❑ SAT 12 FEB 7.30PM Cleckheaton Town Hall, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RH. AMERICAN 60S VALENTINES SHOW Everly Brothers, Gene Pitney, Neil Sedaka and Del Shannon. This fast moving show features the best loved songs for Valentines Day. Not to be missed. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £12 (no concessions) from kKirklees Booking Offices 01484 223200/222444 or 01924 324501. ❑ SUN, 13 FEB 2.00 PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. THE KIRKLEES YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR CONTEST - The contestants in this prestigious contest perform a 15 minute programme with the winner taking a £1000 prize and trophy. The event provides a feast of entertainment from a variety of singers and instrumentalists who aspire to a professional career in music. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £4 (concessions £3) on the door Enquiries tel: 01484 666205. David Hirst 01484 666205. ❑ MON 14 FEB, 1.00PM Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. ORGAN CONCERT - THOMAS TROTTER Hollins - 'Concert Overture in C minor'; Mozart - 'Adagio & Allegro'; Anderson - 'Three Pieces : The Syncopated Clock, The Typewriter, Blue Tango'; Whitlock - 'Canzona & Scherzetto'; Whitlock - 'Merrie England'; Goss-Custard - 'Chelsea Fayre'; Ketelbey - 'Bells across the Meadows'; Coates - 'The Princess Elizabeth March'.

Admission/Enquiries: £4 (£3 concessions) tickets from Huddersfield Town Hall Box Office. ❑ THURS 17 FEB 1.15PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. DYAD PERCUSSION DUO Toby Kearney and Dan Jones, fourth year undergraduates at the Royal Northern College of Music, perform music ranging across three centuries from Japanese composers Minoru Miki and Keiko Abe to Steve Reich and Chick Corea. Admission/Enquiries: Full: £3.00, Concession: £2.00, Students: FREE James Greenwood 01484 472003. ❑ THURS 17 FEB 8.00PM Phipps Concert Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. PHILIP THOMAS - PIANO LATE FELDMAN (3) - FOR BUNITA MARCUS (1985) - The final concert featuring the late, extended piano works of Morton Feldman. Admission/Enquiries: Full: £7.50, Concession: £5.00, Students: £3.00, Music Students: FREE James Greenwood 01484 472003. ❑ FRI 18 FEB TO SAT 26 FEB. STARTING AT 6.15 ON FRIDAY 18 Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. THE MRS SUNDERLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL - Join the audience at Huddersfield's annual celebration of music, speech & drama. Over 130 classes take place in morning, afternoon & evening sessions over nine days. Daily sessions at 9.30am, 2pm and 6.15pm - Full details in the festival programme available at the Visitor Information Centre at Huddersfield Library or Dolphin Music, Market Street from 1 February.

Admission/Enquiries: Reserved seats £7 - £7.50 David Hirst 01484 666205. ❑ WED 23 - SUN 27 FEB University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. GEMDAYS 2011 - The annual festival of electronic music showcasing homegrown and international talent this year features acousmatic music from Pierre Alexandre Tremblay (CAN/UK), live-electronics from Alexander Schubert (DE) and Sten-Olof Hellstrom (SWE), laptop performances by Sam Pluta (USA) and new works for voice and electronics by Peyee Chen (USA).

Admission/Enquiries: Book Online: www.store.hud.ac.uk (link below) James Greenwood 01484 472003. ❑ WED 23 FEB 1.15PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. RESOUNDING BRASS AND ORGAN - Simon Lindley - Leeds Parish Church, Leeds Town Hall A winning combination of a flamboyant organist and one of this University's premier performing ensembles, in music that is both familiar (by Saint-Saëns, Boëllman, and Walton) and perhaps less so ( Arthur Wills, Fenland Suite). Admission/Enquiries: Full: £3.00, Concession: £2.00, Students: FREE Book Online: www.store.hud.ac.uk James Greenwood 01484 472003. ❑ THURS 24 FEB, 2.15PM St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RD. MASTERCLASS - STEVE WATERMAN - JAZZ TRUMPET - Jazz and Improvisation - methods and techniques to improve the skills of beginners or developing musicians. Admission/Enquiries: Full: £3.00, Concession: £2.00, Students: FREE Book Online: www.store.hud.ac.uk James Greenwood 01484 472003. ❑ FRI 25 FEB 7.30PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. UNIVERSITY BIG BAND WITH STEVE WATERMAN - The Big Band is joined by British trumpet star, Steve Waterman. Original compositions and arrangements by Steve and a selection big band classics.

Admission/Enquiries: LBT Box office: 01484 430528 £12 (£10 cons) £5 student standby. James Greenwood 01484 472003.

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LEISURE AND SPORT ❑ EVERY WED 10.30AM Beaumont Park Main Gate, Beaumont Park, Huddersfield, HD4 7AY. BEAUMONT PARK WEDNESDAY WALKERS - Wednesday Walkers - maximum 5 mile walk starting by the main gate.

Admission/Enquiries: Friends of Beaumont Park 01484 645217. ❑ WED 8 DEC Batley Town Hall, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. SHALL WE ESSENTIALLY DANCE FOR CHRISTMAS? - Join us for a Christmas special and dance the jive, waltz, cha cha cha and quickstep. Trip the light fantastic with this chance to dance with others.

Admission/Enquiries: Small admission charge, book places by contacting Kelly Brown on 01484 234092 Kelly Brown 01484 234092. ❑ 1ST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 9.45AM Golcar Children's Centre, Beech Avenue, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4BE. TODDLE 4 LIFE - Free sessions with qualified walk leaders. Everyone welcome.

Admission/Enquiries: Free (Contact Hannah 07528252251) Physical Activity Development Team 01484 234089.

❑ EVERY SAT 11AM-2PM Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. WARHAMMER CLUB - Warhammer Games Club organised by Young Peoples Service for young people aged 13-19 years. Please come along with you want to play Warhammer or are just interested in finding out more Information. Admission/Enquiries: Free activity Cleckheaton Library 01274 335170. ❑ EVERY TUES 4.30PM - 5.15PM; EVERY SAT 12.45PM - 1.30PM Dewsbury Sports Centre, Longcauseway, Dewsbury, WF12 8EN. DEWSBURY FUSION - 5-8 & 8-13 YEARS - These physical activity sessions are run by the Start team for children who want to get more active. Fusion is a way for you to have fun; make new friends; try lots of new activities and sports; feel good about yourself and help control your weight. The sessions include activities such as team sports, parachute games, races, SHOKK kombat, dance mats and many more fun activities!

Admission/Enquiries: £1.60 Start Team 01484 234096.

❑ CLASSES EACH DAY EXCEPT SUN. FOR DETAILS CONTACT THE CENTRE. Colne Valley Leisure Centre, New Street, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AB. BODYPUMP - COLNE VALLEY. VARIOUS DAILY CLASSES - The original barbell class that strengthens ❑ DECEMBER 2010 Piazza Shopping Centre, 23 your entire body. All the exercises are led by a qualified Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2RS. instructor and performed to great music to keep you HUDDERSFIELD ON ICE - Kirklees Council's open-air motivated. Admission/Enquiries: Classes must be real ice-rink, open for the fifth year in 2010-2011!

Outdoor skating in the heart of the town centre. Whether booked in advance. Classes are included in the MORE you're an experienced skater or fancy trying it for the first Membership scheme or you can pay for each class at £3.30 for daytime, £4.55 evening Colne Valley Leisure time, bring your family and friends down to the Piazza Centre 01484 222522. and join in the fun. School booking programme now open. Admission/Enquiries: Adults (over 19) - £6 ❑ EVERY MON 6.30PM - 7.30PM Batley Sports and Teenagers (13-19 years old) and Kirklees Passport Tennis Centre, Windmill Lane, Howden Clough, Batley, holders - £5 Children (12 years and under) - £3 £2 off all WF17 0QD. NO STRINGS BADMINTON - Part of entry prices if you bring your own skates: Markets Head Badminton England's programme for people who want Office 01484 223730. to just turn up and play on a week by week basis, with ❑ Various times and days to suit a range of ages and no commitment to a set period of sessions. All abilities welcome, rackets and shuttles will be available. skills. The Zone, Off St Andrews Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6PT. CHEERLEADING (HUDDERSFIELD TOWN) Attended by a qualified coach offering guidance. First session is free. Admission/Enquiries: £3.55 per session, - Cheerleading classes for Huddersfield Town (first session free). Batley Sports and Tennis Centre Cheerleaders! Learn Stunts, Dances, Cheers, Chants, 01924 326181.

Jumps and Gymnastics. Even have the opportunity to perform live at Home Fixtures! Admission/Enquiries: The ❑ EVERY MON 7.00PM Thornhill Social Club, Edge Zone 01484 484134.

Top Road, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0BQ. YOGA CLASS - For relaxation and wellbeing. ❑ WED 4.00 - 6.15 PM Young Batley Centre, Thomas Street, Batley, WF17 8PR. YPS BATLEY YOUTH 4'EM - Admission/Enquiries: For further details contact - Dawn, 01924 848008.

Young people have a say in planning youth provision organising events and Outings. Admission/Enquiries: ❑ TUESDAYS 9.45-11.15AM START DATE TO BE Kerrie Clark 01924 326324.

CONFIRMED Netherton Moor Community Centre, Rowan Avenue, Netherton, Huddersfield, HD4 7WH. ❑ EVERY WED 4.30 - 5.30PM Huddersfield Sports HATHA YOGA - NEW weekly classes suitable for all Centre, Kirklees Active Leisure, Southgate, including beginners. Admission/Enquiries: Netherton Huddersfield, HD1 1TW. HUDDERSFIELD FUSION Moor Community Centre 01484 665362 07918151354.

Physical activity sessions run by the Start team. Fusion is a way for you to have fun; make new friends; try lots of ❑ VARIOUS VENUES & TIMES. Young Batley Centre, new activities and sports; feel good about yourself and Thomas Street, Batley, WF17 8PR. YPS DUKE OF help control your weight. Age 7-13yrs.

EDINBURGH - Duke of Edinburgh Accreditation, Admission/Enquiries: Start Team 01484 234096.

Bronze & Silver Awards. Admission/Enquiries: Denise Bedford 01484 222374. ❑ EVERY WED 5.00PM - 6.00PM Spenborough Pool and Sports Complex, Bradford Road, Liversedge, WF15 ❑ 1ST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 9.45AM 6LW. SPENBOROUGH FUSION - Physical activity Paddock Children's Centre, Heaton Road, Paddock, sessions run by the Start team for children who want to Huddersfield, HD1 4JJ. TODDLE 4 LIFE - Free get more active. Fusion is a way for you to have fun; sessions with qualified walk leaders. Everyone make new friends; try lots of new activities and sports; welcome. Admission/Enquiries: Free (Contact Jody feel good about yourself and help conrtol your weight.

07528252252) Physical Activity Development Team Sessions for 7-13 yrs. Admission/Enquiries: Start Team 01484 234089.

01484 234096. ❑ EVERY 1ST & 3RD SAT OF THE MONTH, 10.00AM ❑ EVERY WED 5.30PM - 6.30PM Huddersfield Sports - 11.00AM. Ashenhurst Rec, Newsome Road, Centre, Kirklees Active Leisure, Southgate, Newsome, Huddersfield, HD4 6NA. SATURDAY Huddersfield, HD1 1TW. NO STRINGS BADMINTON MORNING PLAYTIME - Free play for accompanied Part of Badminton England's programme for people who children in the fields and woods organised by Newsome want to just turn up and play on a week by week basis, Out To Play, a group of local people working together to with no commitment to a set period of sessions. All support Children's outdoor play. Admission/Enquiries: abilities welcome, rackets and shuttles will be available.

Alison Richards 01484 512779.

Attended by a qualified coach offering guidance. First session is free. Admission/Enquiries: £3.55 per session. ❑ MON 27 DEC, 11AM TO 3PM Castle Hill and Victoria Tower, Off Lumb Lane, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD4 First session is free. Huddersfield Sports Centre 01484 6TA. VICTORIA TOWER OPEN AT YULE! - Why not 223630. blow away the cobwebs and come and visit Victoria ❑ EVERY WED & FRI 6.30PM - 8.30PM (CHILD Tower, the first time ever she has been open at Yule!

6PM-7PM) Netherton Moor Community Centre, Rowan Come and see this beautiful place under the winter Avenue, Netherton, Huddersfield, HD4 7WH. MUAY skies (which is excellent for photography) and walk off THAI BOXING - Self Defense, Fitness, Competitive the pudding and turkey on the footpaths around this Sport. Traditional Muay Thai training methods on a fully magical place. Admission/Enquiries: Adults £1.50, Child matted floor area. Weekly sessions adult & child.

50p & Family Ticket £3.00 Kirklees Passport - FREE Admission/Enquiries: Friday sessions are for Julian Brown 07968426312.

Intermediaries to advanced. Jayson Brooks ❑ FRIDAY’S UNTIL 25 MARCH. The Zone, Off St 07900510100.

Andrews Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6PT. RUGBY WITH ❑ VARIOUS TIMES AND LOCATIONS. BUGGY THE GIANTS - Touch rugby, rugby fun activities and MOVERS - For mothers who have recently had a baby, rugby skills session led by the Giants want to get back into shape, prefer to exercise with Admission/Enquiries: £2.50 inc refreshments The Zone others and keep their baby close by, then these sessions 01484 484134. are for you. An hour long and all you need is a baby in a ❑ COURSE STARTS TUES JAN 25 - for 6 weeks buggy, comfortable trainers or walking shoes. All levels of fitness are catered for and you work at your own pace 7.00pm – 9.00pm Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. WHITE ROSE with encouragement to increase. Admission/Enquiries: CREATIVE WRITING COURSE AT HUDDERSFIELD £2.00 per session Gill Logan 01484 234097.

TOWN HALL - White Rose Creative Writing (WRCW) is ❑ EVERY THURS, 6.30-7.30PM & 7.30-8.30PM an independent scheme in the West Riding set up by Slaithwaite Civic Hall, New Street, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AB. critically acclaimed professional author R L Royle.

ZUMBA! - The latin inspired, easy-to-follow, WRCW provides a creative, inspirational, educational calorie-burning dance workout designed for everyone! and fun environment to hone your skills as a writer, Great for the mind, body and soul! Come and join the whether it be as a hobby or a career choice. party. Entry £4.00 Admission/Enquiries: Anne Little Admission/Enquiries: Rebecca L Royle 01484 723227.

07899751049. ❑ TUE, WED, THUR 22ND, 23RD & 24TH FEB Spen ❑ THURS 7.00PM - 10.00 PM Young Batley Centre, Valley Sports College, Roberttown Lane, Liversedge, Thomas Street, Batley, WF17 8PR. YPS YORKSHIRE WF15 7LX. AYP S START HOLIDAY SCHEME - A fun MIXTURES YOUTH - LGBT Youth Project - Team 3 day holiday scheme for children and young people Building Games, Arts & Crafts, Sexual Health Project. above their ideal weight aged 8-14 years living in Admission/Enquiries: Kerrie Clark 01924 326324.

Kirklees. Admission/Enquiries: Abi Mackenzie 01484 234096. ❑ EVERY FRIDAY 6.00PM - 8.00PM Cleckheaton Boxing Academy and Community Centre, Marsh Works, Dewsbury Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 5BT. MIDNIGHT BOXING - Boxing coaching for young people aged 14 to 19 EXHIBITIONS, TALKS AND LEARNING years. Come and use the fantastic new facilities, cafe with ❑ Until TUES 12 APR - USUAL MUSEUM OPENING music and computer facilities. As well as a range of TIMES. Bagshaw Museum, Wilton Park, Batley, WF17 information from careers advice to sexual health.

Admission/Enquiries: Free activity Neil Jones 01484 234093. 0AS. A ROUGH GUIDE TO RAG RUGS - An exhibition

to celebrate 21 years of the West Riding Ruggers.

Admission/Enquiries: Bagshaw Museum 01924 326155.

place please contact Rachel Lyne - details below Rachel Lyne 01484 223279.

❑ FRI 4 FEB - USUAL GALLERY OPENING TIMES Batley Art Gallery, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. YORKSHIRE SCULPTORS GROUP - 13 Moons: An exhibition by the Yorkshire Sculptors Group responding to the 13 phases of the year. A group of artists who have been exhibiting together for over twenty years, mainly in the Yorkshire region. Admission/Enquiries: Batley Art Gallery 01924 326021.

❑ TUES & THURS AFTERNOONS BETWEEN 1.00PM – 4.00PM until 16 Dec Skelmanthorpe St Aidan's Parish Church, Radcliffe Street, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9AF. ADVENT TREE FESTIVAL An Advent Festival celebrating the life of our Church using themed decorated trees Admission/Enquiries: Free Philip Reynolds 01484 863232.

❑ EVERY WEEK DAY Flatts and Eastborough Children's Centre, 25 Westgate, Dewsbury, WF13 1JQ. ACTION FOR CHILDREN ACTIVITIES AT FLATTS & EASTBOROUGH CHILDREN'S CENTRE - Action for Children provide a range of services and information for all families expecting a baby or with children under 5.

Admission/Enquiries: Sure Start Staff 01924 460054. ❑ UNTIL SUN 9 JAN - MUSEUM OPENING TIMES, CHECK FOR TIMES BETWEEN MON 27 DEC & MON 3 JAN Red House Museum, Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4JP. CHRISTMAS PAST EXHIBITION - Come and enjoy a nostalgic exploration of customs and traditions from years gone by, many of which remain essential parts of today's Christmas celebrations. Admission/Enquiries: Free, access by stairs only. Red House Museum 01274 335100. ❑ Until 8 JAN – Usual gallery opening times. FREE ADMISSION Huddersfield Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. JOHN CAGE - EVERY DAY IS A GOOD DAY - This new Hayward Touring Exhibition is the first major retrospective in the UK of the visual art of the American composer and artist John Cage ( 1912-1992). The exhibition has been conceived by Jeremy Millar and is organised with the close support and guidance of the John Cage Trust, in collaboration with BALTIC. Admission/Enquiries: Admission Free Monday- Friday 10am-5pm Saturday 10am-4pm Huddersfield Art Gallery 01484 221964. ❑ UNTIL 10 JAN MON-FRI 11AM - 5.00PM SAT & SUN 12 NOON - 5PM Dewsbury Museum, Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2SG. THE DEWSBURY GREATS - Many famous people have connections with the town of Dewsbury in some way or another. This exhibition looks at some of these people, all of whom have left a lasting impression on this town. Admission/Enquiries: Dewsbury Museum 01924 325100. ❑ UNTIL10 JAN MON - FRI 11AM - 5.00PM; SAT & SUN 12 NOON - 5PM Dewsbury Museum, Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2SG. THE LIFE AND TIMES OF PATRICK BRONTE - In 1809 Patrick Brontë arrived in Dewsbury. He was a Curate at All Saints' Parish Church - now known as the Minster. Produced to mark 200 years since his arrival in Dewsbury, this exhibition celebrates the town's role in the Brontë story. Admission/Enquiries: Admission Free Dewsbury Museum 01924 325100. ❑ MON - FRI 11.00AM – 5.00PM SAT & SUN 12NOON – 5.00PM Dewsbury Museum, Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2SG. TRANSFORMING THORNHILL LEES - In this community exhibition the residents of Thornhill Lees remember the achievements of the village's industrial past and consider the uncertainties associated with its future as major changes take place in the local landscape. Over 50 participants remember how it was and tell it how it is by recalling the stories of the people who made the area famous by producing coal, glass, transformers and blankets, along with a community of memorable characters. Admission/Enquiries: Free Dewsbury Museum 01924 325100. ❑ Until THUR 31 MAR 11AM-5.00PM MON - FRI, 12 NOON-.5.00PM SAT & SUN Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. THE SECRET DIARIES OF ANNE LISTER - Exhibition in Oakwell Hall telling the amazing story of Anne Lister, the 19th Century pioneering feminist who owned Shibden Hall, from her recently decoded diaries. From the 1st November to 28th November original diaries will be on display with the exhibition in the Hall. A BBC2 drama inspired by the diaries was recently filmed at Oakwell Hall. Admission/Enquiries: Oakwell Hall 01924 326240. ❑ UNTIL SUN 2 JAN. – MON - FRI 11.00AM TO 5.00PM; SAT & SUN 12 NOON TO 5.00PM. Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ. DAVID BROWN 150TH ANNIVERSARY TIME LINE - David Brown's of Huddersfield are celebrating 150 years at the forefront of the engineering business. This exhibition follows the history of this important local company which has made high quality gears for everything from Aston Martin cars to nuclear submarines. Accessible by stairs only.

Admission/Enquiries: Free Tolson Memorial Museum 01484 223830. ❑ EVERY 2ND AND 4TH WED OF THE MONTH, 7.30PM-9.30PM County Hotel, Princess Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TT. HUDDERSFIELD AUTHORS' CIRCLE MEETING - Regular reading meeting of the group. New writers welcome to join. Please contact us for more details. Admission/Enquiries: Meet in the back room. Dawn Rodgers 07813 462922. ❑ EVERY WED TO 10 AUG 7.30pm Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. HUDDERSFIELD FRENCH CIRCLE - PROGRAMME FOR 2010/11 - French Circle Meetings are held monthly. Admission/Enquiries: V Smithson 01484 643031. ❑ Wed 8 DEC 7.30pm. Huddersfield Town Hall Old Court Room, Huddersfield Town Hall, Peel Street entrance, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. CHRISTMAS EVENING - A talk for railway enthusiasts Admission/Enquiries: T Boothroyd 01484 654011. ❑ THUR 9 DEC 10.15AM TO 12.30PM. Hudawi Cultural Centre, Great Northern Street, Huddersfield, HD1 6BG. CARERS OPEN SPACE - Come and join us to share your views Admission/Enquiries: To book you

❑ THUR 9 DEC 6.30PM - 8.30PM The Watershed, 22 Bridge Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5JN. COLNE VALLEY CONNECTIONS - Loca (part of Kirklees Council's Communities & Leisure Service) is running a Business Support programme for creative businesses in the Colne Valley, which includes workshops, networking events and one-to-one advice sessions. Contact Loca for an informal discussion about your work and business ambitions and we'll introduce you to the kinds of support that may be appropriate to your particular needs and look at how we can help develop your enterprise. Admission/Enquiries: Loca 01924 488844. ❑ THURS 9 DEC & THURS16 DEC 7.30PM – 9.00PM Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. CANDLELIGHT EVENINGS - Enjoy a unique and atmospheric evening tour of Oakwell Hall featuring demonstrations of traditional crafts and activities, followed by light refreshments in the candlelit Great Hall. Admission/Enquiries: £10 per head. Booking essential Eric Brown 01924 326240. ❑ WEEKLY THURSDAYS 7.30 - 9.00PM St Mary's Social Club and Parochial Hall, Melton Street, Crossbank, Batley, WF17 8PT. LADIES TAP DANCE CLASS - Learn the dance moves and sounds, popularised in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s.

Admission/Enquiries: Denis Walsh 01924 503758. ❑ RUNS FROM FRI 10 TO SUN 12 DEC INCLUSIVE. Skelmanthorpe Methodist Church, Pilling Lane, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9EQ. CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL - A fun event to raise funds for the church with over 40 trees donated by local shops, schools and churches. Admission/Enquiries: Programme £1(includes refreshments) Children FREE Frances Priesinall 01484 862572. ❑ TUE 14 DEC 10.00AM - 10.30PM Oakes Baptist Church, Baker Street, Oakes, Huddersfield, HD3 3ER. AN ENTERTAINMENT - A talk by Mr John Walls.

Organised by Huddersfield Pennine Probus Club.

Visitors and new members welcome.

Admission/Enquiries: Free event. D Laycock 01484 651030. ❑ TUES 9 NOV 10.00AM, THEN 2nd TUES OF EACH MONTH Standard House, Half Moon Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2JF. LOCAL INVOLVEMENT NETWORK - Monthly meeting of the Steering Group open public with an opportunity for you to raise health and social care items of interest for consideration by the group Admission/Enquiries: Meetings the second Tues of each month Natalie Pinnock-Hamilton. ❑ EVERY FORTNIGHT ON TUES 2.00PM TO 4.00PM Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. FAMILY HISTORY SESSIONS - Free help sessions are being provided by The Huddersfield & District Family History Society. Admission/Enquiries: Drop in sessions - no need to book Cleckheaton Library 01274 335170. ❑ TUES 14 DEC, 7.30PM. Huddersfield Town Hall Old Court Room, Huddersfield Town Hall, Peel Street entrance, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. THE EYES HAVE IT - An Illustrated Talk by Paul Rogers: The Eyes Have It. This is the John Reynolds' Memorial Lecture (sponsored By A. King). Admission/Enquiries: Free Admission Mike Denton 01484 646990. ❑ WED 15 DEC, 7.30PM Huddersfield Methodist Mission, 3-13 Lord Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1QA. FILM SHOW AND TALK. ARTIC AND HEBRIDEAN ODYSSEY - Film showand talk by Gordon Yates about wildlife in the Hebridees and the Artic. Organised by the RSPB Huddersfield and Halifax Members' Group.

Admission/Enquiries: Robert Haigh 01484 306863 07917676759 Members £2 non members £3. Pay at the door. ❑ THUR 16 DEC & THUR 23 DEC 5.00PM UNTIL 8.00PM Queensgate Market Hall, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2UJ. CHRISTMAS COOKERY DEMONSTRATIONS - Queensgate Market's Demonstration Zone hosts a wonderful range of events and cookery programmes throughout the year. With a purpose-built kitchen, shoppers can drop in an pick up tips and tasters on a range of activities.

Admission/Enquiries: Markets Head Office 01484 223730. ❑ SAT 18 DEC 2.00PM Red House Museum, Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4JP. TALK: JANE AUSTEN''S CHRISTMAS - A 'History Wardrobe' presentation. Inspired by Jane Austen, Gillian dresses for a Regency Christmas party and explores details of festive food, party games, Regency gifts and a thrilling ghost story! Booking essential on 01274 335100.

Tickets: £5.50 (Kirklees Passport £4.50). Access by stairs only. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £5.50 (Kirklees Passport £4.50). Booking essential on 01274 335100. Access by stairs only Helga Hughes 01274 335100. ❑ WED 5 JAN 7.45PM Huddersfield Town Hall Old Court Room, Huddersfield Town Hall, Peel Street entrance, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. TWO HALVES = ONE PINT. - A talk by Chris Taylor for railway enthusiasts. Organised by Huddersfield Railway Circle.

Admission/Enquiries: T Boothroyd 01484 654011. ❑ FRI 7 JAN 7.30PM 4A Railway Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1JP. PUBLIC LECTURE - JODRELL BANK AND THE SPACE RACE - A lecture by Dr Alister Gunn of Jodrell Bank Observatory. Admission/Enquiries: £2.00 includes refreshments. Huddersfield Astronomical Society 01484 348754.

W H AT ’ S O N ❑ EVERY MON FROM 10 JAN UNTIL 14 MAR 2.00PM - 4.00PM Red House Museum, Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4JP. WEA COURSES INVESTIGATING POST-REFORMATION CHURCHES - A 10 week course tutored by Alan Petford and one of several history themed courses being run by WEA in Kirklees museums. Admission/Enquiries: For further information about the courses, costs and to book places contact Linda Croft 01706 818103. ❑ EVERY MON FROM 10 JAN - 14 MAR 2.00PM 4.00PM Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ. WEA COURSE - CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE ROCK RECORD - A 10 week course tutored by Bill Paley. This course is one of several running in Kirklees Museums in partnership with WEA. Admission/Enquiries: For further information about the courses, costs and to book places, contact. Linda Croft 01706 818103. ❑ Tues 11 JAN 10.00AM. Oakes Baptist Church, Baker Street, Oakes, Huddersfield, HD3 3ER. PEOPLE TRAFFICKING - A talk by Mr Ray Helm. Visitors and new members welcome Admission/Enquiries: Talk starts 10-30 D Laycock 01484 651030. ❑ TUES 11 JAN 7.30PM Huddersfield Town Hall Old Court Room, Huddersfield Town Hall, Peel Street entrance, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. CLUB EVENING HUDDERSFIELD BIRDWATCHERS - An illustrated talk

by Terry Pigott: Islands Admission/Enquiries: Mike Denton 01484 646990.

Springtime in Churchill Admission/Enquiries: Mike Denton 01484 646990. ❑ WEDS 26 JAN 7.15PM Dewsbury Town Hall, Wakefield Old Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8DG. UNTOLD STORIES - HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY - The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2011 encourages us to ensure that the Untold Stories of the Holocaust do not get lost. Iby Knill survivor of Auschwitz will be speaking and joined by young people from four Kirklees schools who, after hearing her story, created and devised a human rights campaign for the 21st century.

The campaign will be featured in the event.

Admission/Enquiries: Free Museums and Galleries 01484 223800. ❑ EVERY 4TH WED OF THE MONTH JAN - OCT INCLUSIVE. 7.30 PM. Spen X Social Club, Moorlands House, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3SU. FLORAL ART / FLOWER ARRANGING DEMONSTRATION - Relax and watch a demonstration lasting around 90 minutes and meet other people with a love of flowers. Guests are welcome to pay on the door, or full membership is available for 2011.

Admission/Enquiries: Guest admission £4 per meeting or full year membership £27 Mrs B Stone 01924 501343. ❑ SAT 29 JAN 10AM - 4PM Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS - One day course.

Theme - Composition and Design Admission/Enquiries: £25 includes refreshments & tuition. Booking essential.

Sandra Hirst 01924 326240.

❑ COMMENCING WEDS 12 JAN FOR 10 WEEKS Dewsbury Museum, Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2SG. SOURCES FOR THE HISTORY OF DEWSBURY - WEA course introducing the rich variety of historical sources that are available for the study of local history in Dewsbury.

Admission/Enquiries: Information and course booking Linda Croft 01706 818103.

❑ SAT 29 JAN - SAT 12 FEB 12NOON - 5PM Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. ART IN THE BARN - Annual art exhibition and sale featuring original work from local artists in the Visitor Centre Barn. Admission/Enquiries: Free entry Sandra Hirst 01924 326240.

❑ WED 12 JAN 9.45AM - 4.30PM Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS - One-day digital photography courses with the added bonus of a beautiful Elizabethan manor house and gardens rich in views and subject matter. Admission/Enquiries: £25 per person booking essential. Patrick Crowley 01924 326240.

❑ SUN 30 JANUARY 1.00PM – 4.00PM Dewsbury Museum, Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2SG. THE TOYS'' STORIES - An afternoon of activities for all the family inspired by the 'Toys will be Toys' Gallery as part of National Storytelling week. Admission/Enquiries: 50p per child (5-16 years) Kirklees Passport holders free Dewsbury Museum 01924 325100.

❑ WED FROM 12 JAN 2.00PM-4.00PM FOR 10 WEEKS Bagshaw Museum, Wilton Park, Batley, WF17 0AS. WEA COURSE - EXPLORING BATLEY'S FASCINATING PAST with tutor John Hargreaves. Find out more about the Shoddy Industry and the impact of the railways on Batley. Admission/Enquiries: Please contact WEA for more information or book directly with Linda Croft on 01706 818103 or lcroft@wea.org.uk Course Fee: £60.00 Bagshaw Museum 01924 326155.

❑ WED 2 FEB Huddersfield Town Hall Old Court Room, Huddersfield Town Hall, Peel Street entrance, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. GRICING YEAR NO 46 - A talk

by Brian Kilner for railway enthusiasts Admission/Enquiries: T Boothroyd 01484 654011.

❑ EVERY WED FROM 12 JAN - 16 MAR 2.00PM 4.00PM Dewsbury Museum, Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2SG. WEA COURSE - SOURCES FOR THE HISTORY OF DEWSBURY - A 10 week course with tutor Alan Petford. One of several history themed courses being offered by WEA in Kirklees Museums.

Admission/Enquiries: For further information about the course, costs and to book places contact Linda Croft 01706 818103. ❑ SAT 15 JAN 9.45AM - 4.30PM Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR IMPROVERS - One-day digital photography course with the added bonus of a beautiful Elizabethan manor house and gardens rich in views and subject matter. Admission/Enquiries: £25 per person booking essential. Patrick Crowley 01924 326240. ❑ SAT 15 JAN.TO SUN 27 FEB. 2.00PM TO 5.00PM NORMAL ADMISSION CHARGES APPLY. Colne Valley Museum, Cliffe Ash, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4PY. IT''LL NEVER CATCH ON IN GOLCAR! - The Museum celebrates its 40th birthday. Admission/Enquiries: Normal admission charges apply Colne Valley Museum 01484 659762. ❑ EVERY WED 1.30PM - 2.30PM FROM 19 JAN – 30 MAR Kidzville Playgym, Church Street, Greetland, Halifax, HX4 8EG. SIGNING CLASSES GREETLAND, WEDNESDAYS - Baby signing Classes Using songs, toys, pictures and Tilly to help both parents and children to remember the signs. £25 for the course. Payable at the first class. No deposit required Admission/Enquiries: Rachel Smith 07952 770619. ❑ WED 19 JAN Huddersfield Town Hall Old Court Room, Huddersfield Town Hall, Peel Street entrance, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. GRAND CENTRAL OPERATIONS - A talk by Dr Paul Salveson for railway enthusiasts Admission/Enquiries: T Boothroyd 01484 654011. ❑ THUR 20 JAN 7.30PM Holmfirth Civic Hall, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS. HOLME AND AWAY - RESEARCHING LOCAL MILLS - an illustrated talk by Vivien Teasdale. Admission/Enquiries: Visitors £2 at the door Margaret Hinchcliffe 01484 683242. ❑ FRI AFTERNOONS 21ST JAN - 1ST APRIL 1.30PM - 2.30PM Party Dreamz, 27-31 Whiteley Street, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield, HD3 4LT. SIGNING CLASSES MILNSBRIDGE FRIDAYS - Using songs, toys, pictures to help both parents and children to remember the signs. Admission/Enquiries: Rachel Smith 07952 770619. ❑ TUES 25 JAN Oakes Baptist Church, Baker Street, Oakes, Huddersfield, HD3 3ER. THE HISTORY OF WAR MEMORIALS - A talk by Mr John Rumsby.

Visitors and new members welcome Admission/Enquiries: Talk starts at 10am D Laycock 01484 651030. ❑ TUES. 25 JAN 7.30 PM Huddersfield Town Hall Old Court Room, Huddersfield Town Hall, Peel Street entrance, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. SPRINGTIME IN CHURCHILL - An illustrated talk by Ian Newton:

❑ FRI 4 FEB 7.30PM 4A Railway Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1JP. PUBLIC LECTURE - QUASARS AND ACTIVE GALAXIES. - A lecture by Dr Marek Kukula of the Royal Observatory Greenwhich.

Admission/Enquiries: £2.00 includes refreshments Huddersfield Astronomical Society 01484 348754. ❑ WED 26 JAN & SAT 5 FEB 10.00AM - 2.00PM Lane Top Allotments, Lane Top (near Sair Inn), Linthwaite, HD7 5SG. LEARN HOW TO PRUNE APPLE TREES CORRECTLY - Kirklees Social Forestry Officer Julian Faulkner and Hilary Dodson of the Northern Fruit Group are hoping to teach people how to prune correctly by running two sessions that will show gardeners how to prepare their apple trees for next year's growing season. All tools will be provided but participants can take their own loppers and secateurs. Outdoor clothes and a packed lunch will be required. Not suitable for children. Admission/Enquiries: Free activity, booking essential. Julian Faulkner 01484 234083. ❑ SAT 5 FEB 10.00AM – 4.00PM Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. ADVANCED WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP - Theme - Setting Sun Admission/Enquiries: £25 includes refreshments and tuition. Oakwell Hall 01924 326240. ❑ TUES 8 FEB 10.00AM. Oakes Baptist Church, Baker Street, Oakes, Huddersfield, HD3 3ER. CRUMBLING CASTLES - A talk by Mr David Calverley. Visitors and new members welcome Admission/Enquiries: Talk starts 10 - 30 D Laycock 01484 651030. ❑ TUES 8 FEB, 7.30 PM Huddersfield Town Hall Old Court Room, Huddersfield Town Hall, Peel Street entrance, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. BIRDS & WILDLIFE OF NAMIBIA - An illustrated talk by Phil Palmer: Birds & Wildlife of Namibia Admission/Enquiries: Mike Denton 01484 646990. ❑ SAT 12 FEB 10.00AM – 12 NOON Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. OAKWELL NATURE CLUB - BIRD BOXES AND FEEDERS - Discover our wildlife rich country park with a programme of activities aimed at children 12 years and under. Essential. Admission/Enquiries: £1 per child.

Booking essential. Patrick Crowley 01924 326240. ❑ THUR 17 FEB 7.30PM Holmfirth Civic Hall, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS. GLOBISH HOW ENGLISH BECAME A WORLD LANGUAGE An illustrated talk by David Cockman.

Admission/Enquiries: Visitor £2 on the door Margaret Hinchcliffe 01484 683242. ❑ SUN 20 FEB 10.00AM - 5.00PM Huddersfield Sports Centre, Kirklees Active Leisure, Southgate, Huddersfield, HD1 1TW. HUDDERSFIELD 2011 MODEL SHOW - Visit an exhibition of model aircraft, cars, military vehicles and figurines. Organised by the International Plastic Modellers Society.

Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £3.00/ £1.00 at the door.

International Plastic Modellers Society, Wakefield and District. ❑ MON 21 FEB - SAT 26 FEB 7.30PM - 9.30PM Huddersfield Observatory, off Blackmoorfoot Road, Crosland Hill, Huddersfield, HD4 7AF. PUBLIC VIEWING - HUDDERSFIELD OBSERVATORY - The observatory is open to the public for viewing subject to clear skies and low or no winds. Admission/Enquiries: £2 full price, £1 concessions. Huddersfield Astronomical Society 01484 348754.

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❑ TUES 22 FEB . 10.00AM Oakes Baptist Church, Baker Street, Oakes, Huddersfield, HD3 3ER. DID I SEE MARILYN? - a talk by Mr Alan Stuttard. New members and visitors welcome Admission/Enquiries: D Laycock 01484 651030.

Hall, Melton Street, Crossbank, Batley, WF17 8PT. AFTERNOON TEA DANCE - Weekly afternoon Tea Dance - great music, great venue and great company Admission/Enquiries: £2 including refreshments Denis Walsh 01924 503758.

❑ TUES 22 FEB 2011, 7.30 PM Huddersfield Town Hall Old Court Room, Huddersfield Town Hall, Peel Street entrance, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. OMAN - An illustrated talk by Roger Barnes: Oman Admission/Enquiries: Mike Denton 01484 646990.

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

❑ WED 23 FEB 10.00AM - 12 NOON OR 1.00PM 3.00PM Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. IT IS ROCKET SCIENCE! - Journey to the final frontier at Oakwell Hall as you learn how to build and fly your own rocket using simple technology.

Admission/Enquiries: 50p per child Booking essential Oakwell Hall 01924 326240.

GET TOGETHERS AND SOCIAL DANCE ❑ EVERY TUES, WED, THUR & SUN VARIOUS TIMES. St Mary's Social Club and Parochial Hall, Melton Street, Crossbank, Batley, WF17 8PT. SHALL WE ESSENTIALLY DANCE? - WEEKLY SESSIONS - Do you enjoy dancing, want to learn and practice different dance styles and steps? Then come and join a weekly fun, informal session inspired by Darren Bennett & Lilia Kopylova. Admission/Enquiries: Free activity. For further information please contact Denis Walsh. ❑ VARIOUS DAYS AND TIMES THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE WEEK. Tristan Dance Studios, Parkland, Park Valley Mills 2nd Floor, Meltham Road, Lockwood, Huddersfield, HD4 7BH. BALLROOM & LATIN DANCING - These classes are suitable for adults who have done little or no exercise / dance before or who have not done any for a long time. Adults only. For information contact Nigel 01484 300136. ❑ VARIOUS TIMES AND DAYS OF WEEK Various locations ESSENTIALLY DANCE Join us to cha cha cha, waltz, quickstep and jive. Relive your youth or learn the steps! Tel: Kelly Brown on 01484 234092 or www.kirklees.gov.uk/dance ❑ EVERY WED 6:00-7:00PM & EVERY THUR 7.00– 8.00PM Spen Valley Sports College, Roberttown Lane, Liversedge, WF15 7LX. LET'S DANCE - Let's Dance aims to make Ballroom and Latin dancing accessible, affordable, fun and easy to learn. We utilize carefully chosen community facilities and promote a non-intimidating, relaxed environment in all classes. Our unique, structured, easy to follow programme means that we can cater for all levels and abilities. Ever thought about learning to dance? Now there are no excuses!

Admission/Enquiries: Gareth Hemingway 07773 673811. ❑ WEEKLY WED 7.30 - 9.30PM St Mary's Social Club and Parochial Hall, Melton Street, Crossbank, Batley, WF17 8PT. IRISH SET DANCING - Experience dances based on quadrilles and court dances which were transformed by the Irish into unique folk dances of the Irish rural communities. Admission/Enquiries: Denis Walsh 01924 503758. ❑ EVERY MON 7.00-9.00PM & WED 7.30-9.00PM University of Huddersfield Department of Music and Drama, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. CAPOEIRA CLASSES - Capoeira Conviver is dedicated to the teaching, performing and training of capoeira. As a community group we believe in an open, friendly approach and believe that capoeira should be accessible to all ages and people from all walks of life.

Admission/Enquiries: Adults £6, Students £4, Children £3.50 Valdir da Silva 07912 256898. ❑ EVERY WED EXCEPT 1ST WED IN MONTH. 8.00PM Old Golf House, New Hey Road,, Outlane, Huddersfield, HD3 3YP. HALIFAX & HUDDERSFIELD IVC INFORMAL CLUB NIGHT - Informal social activities club, meets every Wed except first Wed in the month. For further information visit the website: www.halifaxhuddersfieldivc.org.uk or email:halifaxhuddersfieldivc@btinternet.com. ❑ WED 8.00- 11.30PM St Mary's Social Club and Parochial Hall, Melton Street, Crossbank, Batley, WF17 8PT. BATLEY ROCK ''N'' ROLL - Exciting record hop with DJ Jacko. Admission/Enquiries: £2.50 Denis Walsh 01924 503758. ❑ LAST WED IN EVERY MONTH 10.00AM - 12 NOON Huddersfield Library, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. COFFEE MORNING - Monthly coffee morning with speakers and special events on occasions. All welcome - an opportunity to meet new people and chat. Admission/Enquiries: Free event.

Located in the Light Reading Room Huddersfield Lending Library 01484 221959. ❑ THUR 9, FRI 10 THUR 16 & Fri 17 DEC. Northorpe Hall, Northorpe Lane, Mirfield, WF14 0QL. CHRISTMAS DINNER - Book your works Christmas meal or special family get together and enjoy some delicious home cooked food in our beautifully renovated 500 year old barn, and help us raise funds for vulnerable children.

Admission/Enquiries: Northorpe Hall Trust 01924 492183. ❑ EVERY THUR 10AM TO 11.30AM DURING SCHOOL TERM-TIME Netherthong All Saints Parish Church, Towngate, Netherthong, Holmfirth, HD9 3EJ. LITTLE ANGELS'' BABY AND TODDLER GROUP Informal get together for babies, toddlers and parents meeting in All Saints Church gallery room on Thursday mornings during term-time. Admission/Enquiries: Yvonne Hutson 01484 685625. ❑ EVERY TUES & THURS 2.00PM - 4.00PM Cleckheaton Town Hall, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RH. TEA DANCES - The ever popular and social Tea Dance. Admission/Enquiries: £1.50 including tea and biscuits. Cleckheaton Town Hall 01924 324501. ❑ WEEKLY THURSDAYS 2 -4 PM £2 INCLUDING REFRESHMENTS St Mary's Social Club and Parochial

❑ WEEKLY THURSDAYS 7.30 - 11 PM £2 INCLUDING REFRESHMENTS St Mary's Social Club and Parochial Hall, Melton Street, Crossbank, Batley, WF17 8PT. SOCIAL DANCING - Weekly evening social dancing great music, great venue and great company.

Admission/Enquiries: £2 including refreshments Denis Walsh 01924 503758. ❑ THURSDAYS UNTIL 16 DEC, 8PM to 10PM RAFA Club., Darley Street,, Heckmondwike., WF16 9LP. LINE DANCING. - Line Dancing. Admission/Enquiries: S Ellis 0781 082 1590. ❑ SATURDAY 11 DECEMBER 2010 12NOON Dewsbury United Reformed and Methodist Church, Longcauseway, Dewsbury, WF13 1NH. LIGHT UP A LIFE, DEWSBURY - A service to remember loved ones. Refreshments available afterwards.

Admission/Enquiries: Marie Peacock 01484 557911. ❑ MONS FROM 12 JUL 2.00PM - 3.30PM Galpharm Stadium, Stadium Way, off Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6PG. SHALL WE ESSENTIALLY DANCE? WEEKLY SESSIONS - Do you enjoy dancing, want to learn and practice different dance styles and steps?.

Then come and join in these sessions inspired by 'Strictly Come Dancing' stars Lilia Kopylova and Darren Bennett. Admission/Enquiries: For further information contact Kelly Brown 01484 234092. ❑ EVERY MONDAY 4.00PM TILL 6.00PM (EXCEPT BANK HOLIDAYS) Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. YPS YOUTH 4EM CLECKHEATON LIBRARY - Do you want to get involved and have a say about what happens for you in your local area. Come along to one of our meetings and find out what its all about, meet people and have fun all at the same time. Admission/Enquiries: Young People's Service Batley and Spen Office 01924 326235. ❑ EVERY TUESDAY 10.00 UNTIL 10.45, TERM TIME ONLY. Heckmondwike Library, Walkley Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0LY. STORY & RHYME TIME Story & Rhyme Time for the under fives.

Admission/Enquiries: Customer service manager 01924 325637. ❑ EVERY TUE 1.00PM - 4.00PM Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden, HD7 6BW. TEA DANCE Enjoy light refreshments while dancing sequence, ballroom and modern dance. Admission/Enquiries: Janet Maude 01484 844587. ❑ EVERY TUESDAY THROUGHOUT YEAR St Mary's Social Club and Parochial Hall, Melton Street, Crossbank, Batley, WF17 8PT. AFTERNOON TEA DANCE - Weekly afternoon Tea Dance - great music, great venue and great company. Admission/Enquiries: £2 including refreshments Denis Walsh 01924 503758. ❑ WEEKLY TUESDAYS 7 - 10.30PM St Mary's Social Club and Parochial Hall, Melton Street, Crossbank, Batley, WF17 8PT. LINE DANCING - Weekly Line Dancing with Startin' Line Dance Club - Great fun Admission/Enquiries: Denis Walsh 01924 503758. ❑ EVERY FORTNIGHT ON A FRI 7.45PM - 9.45PM Gledholt Methodist Church, Edgerton Grove Road, Gledholt, Huddersfield, HD1 5QU. FOLK DANCING WITH WHITE ROSE FOLK DANCE GROUP - Fun evenings of folk dancing led by an instructor. An ideal way to relax, have a laugh and meet people. Admission £2. Admission/Enquiries: Wendy Hockney 01484 316208. ❑ EVERY 4TH WED 1PM - 3PM @ BJ CENTRE & EVERY 1ST THUR @ BATLEY CENTRE 10.30AM - 12 NOON. Brian Jackson House, New North Parade, Huddersfield, HD1 5JP. STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Have you or your family member had a stroke or mini-stroke (TIA)? Are you caring for someone who has survived a stroke? A self supporting group open to all.

Admission/Enquiries: Free activity, booking essential.

The Stroke Association 0303 303 3100. ❑ SAT DEC 31 7.30PM Bradley Park Club House, Bradley Road, Bradley, Huddersfield, HD2 1PZ. NEW YEAR''S EVE PARTY - Fun, fun, fun all night Rockin Ronnies Disco Extravaganza, Supper included, fancy dress optional. Admission/Enquiries: Only £6 Steve Pickup 01484 223774. ❑ FIRST TUES EACH MONTH AT 10.30AM Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. COFFEE MORNING - Each monthly Coffee Morning has a theme- Admission/Enquiries: Free. ❑ WEDNESDAY 19 JANUARY 7 FOR 7.30PM. Old Golf House, New Hey Road,, Outlane, Huddersfield, HD3 3YP. AN EVENING OF CLAIRVOYANCE - An evening of clairvoyance with the well known psychic medium, Una Pearce to help raise funds for Overgate Hospice Admission/Enquiries: Tickets -£10 - can be pre-booked by ringing Tony of TL Events on 01484 319747 or 07758 897829 and the tickets paid for at the door on the evening. ❑ FRI 21 JAN 7.45PM Bradley Park Club House, Bradley Road, Bradley, Huddersfield, HD2 1PZ. BURN''S NIGHT - Celebrate Burn's Night at Bradley park Golf Club - all welcome Admission/Enquiries: £17.99 per person Bookings taken at the bar Steve Pickup 01484 223774. ❑ SAT 26 FEBRUARY, 6.30PM Slaithwaite Town Hall, Carr Lane, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AF. SLAITHWAITE MOONRAKING FESTIVAL - February half-term holiday, the story of raking the moon is celebrated by the villagers of Slaithwaite, with lanterns, storytelling, bands, music, dancing and rakes. Admission/Enquiries: Free.

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HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY Celebrating 175 years In the 175 years since Huddersfield Choral Society was founded, it has performed in many of the world's great musical centres.

Its special quality is the unique ‘Huddersfield Sound’ – a thrilling full-bodied and firm blended tone, flexible enough for both the most shattering climaxes and for the softest but focused pianissimos. The anniversary season will be marked in a number of ways in addition to the regular subscribers’ and public concerts, with an updated history of the Society entitled And the Glory already being published.

Highlights this season include a special performance in Huddersfield of Elgar's "Dream of Gerontius" on 18th June 2011 - the nearest Saturday to the 175th anniversary. We will also be holding a series of free workshops to encourage and develop singers of all ages. A choral conducting workshop in conjunction with the University of Huddersfield will strengthen the exist-

ing relationship with our principal sponsor, whose continued support we are grateful to acknowledge. Workshops for children and young people will also be offered in partnership with the Mrs Sunderland Music Festival and Kirklees Borough Council.

This season our Junior Choirs also celebrate the milestone of their 25th anniversary. An exciting range of concerts and other events are planned for our young people, culminating in a special concert on 2nd July 2011 at which current members will be joined in performance by former members of the Choirs. Former members are encouraged to get in touch via j u n i o r . c h o i r s @ h u d d e r s f i e l dchoral.com.

A full list of engagements and other events can be found on our website www.huddersfieldchoral.com – and for users of social media, you’ll find us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube too as we look ahead in the Society’s third century of existence.

Welcome to the Greenwood Centre Residents and visitors of Ravensthorpe can enjoy their brand new Library, Information and Children’s Centre – ‘The Greenwood Centre’ which is now open to the public.

This exciting and modern development provides access to a wide range of facilities in the heart of the Ravensthorpe community, including a Library and Information Centre (LIC), and provision of meeting space and community rooms. The Library and Information Centre provides access to council and community information, assistance with completing council forms, free access to the internet, as well

as an excellent choice of books.

The new building is also home to a Sure Start Children’s Centre, where children and their families can access services and information. The centre facilities include a consultation room and kitchen, which can be used for healthy eating promotions and cookery training.

Artists Lesley Fallais and Jane Revitt were commissioned by arts agency Loca to get local residents creatively involved in developing ideas for a series of artworks and unique design features which are now displayed inside and outside the building.

Come and visit us soon.

For further information, contact: Library and Information Centre: 01924 325040 Email: greenwoodcentre.lic@ kirklees.gov.uk Follow the Greenwood Centre on facebook For Sure Start Children’s Centre enquiries tel: 01924 456808

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TREES FOR YORKSHIRE (T4Y)

Scammonden Water T4Y is a White Rose Forest campaign that aims planting in January 2011 at Scammonden Water, to increase the number of new woodlands in alongside the M62 in Kirklees near Huddersfield.

Yorkshire by bringing together local communit- Here 19,000 trees are due to be planted by the long ies, the private sector and the expertise offered standing Colne Valley Tree Society in partnership by partners of the White Rose Forest. with Kirklees Council, Colne Valley Area CommitEach White Rose Forest local authority partner is tee, Forestry Commission, Pennine Prospects and currently identifying suitable planting sites for the Yorkshire Water. campaign that once planted will enrich the landscape, For further information including a walking guide, support biodiversity networks and help against the p l e a s e g o t o h t t p : / / w h i t e r o s e f o reffects of climate change such as flooding. est.org.uk/Explore-The-WRF/Kirklees/ScamEach project site will have a local community monden-Water.aspx . group helping to encourage local people to join in Planting will begin in January 2011 and include the and create a new community woodland through next two winters (October-April) planting seasons volunteer planting events. until April 2013.

To ensure the “right tree in the right place” the Local businesses and householders in Kirklees will woodland designs will be assessed by the Forestry be given the opportunity to make donations to buy Commission. the trees and community groups will be encouraged The Local Authority, using the partnership web- to join in and help plant this new community site’s online donation facility http://www.whiteroseforest.org.uk/donate.aspx , will promote the project woodland.

Fo r m o r e g e n e r a l e n q u i r e s p l e a s e u s e throughout its district to seek private sector and householder sponsorship to help towards the costs of http://www.whiteroseforest.org.uk/Contact-Us.aspx Contact Guy Thompson , Project Manager the trees.

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Spirit 2011 Friday 25 February from 7pm Dewsbury Town Centre

This year's show is called Herbert's Dream and has been performed in more than 100 different countries by French street theatre artists La Compagnie des Quidams. Follow the mysterious, white, stilted figures around the town centre streets as they are transformed into huge 4 metre high figures during the performance. Be entranced by their majestic movements as they head towards the front of the town hall for the finale.

Dewsbury has hosted some of the most spectacular shows Europe and the world has to offer over recent years. Join us in February for another spectacular night to remember.

For more information: www.kirklees.gov.uk/events Tel: 01484 222087 E: arts.creativity@kirklees.gov.uk

Slaithwaite Moonraking Festival FRIDAY 18 TO SATURDAY 26 FEBRUARY, HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Join the audience at Huddersfield’s annual celebration of music, speech and drama. Over 130 classes take place in morning, afternoon and evening sessions over nine days. Pay on the door – most sessions only £1-£2. What a bargain!

Reserve your seat for the renowned Gala Evening compered by Geoff Druett - on Saturday 26 February at 7.00pm.

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

This 9-day Festival covers an extensive range of vocal solo classes, with classes for adult and junior choirs, piano, brass, woodwind, recorder, strings and percussion, as well as school orchestras and bands. There is also a Speech and Drama section which includes solo verse-speaking, prepared reading, solo and group dramatic classes and poetry writing.

For more information: www.mrs-sunderlandmusic.org.uk Tel: 01484 4500321

Saturday 26 February, 6.30pm

Kirklees Young Musician of the Year second place Katrina Lee

On a dark and cloudy evening in 1802, villagers using long rakes were collecting contraband rum secreted in the reeds lining the canal. The clouds parted and the moon shone bright. Customs men, keeping watch, shouted “What are you doing?” A villager, and quick thinker, answered “Can’t you see – the Moon has fallen into the canal. We’re raking her out before she drowns!” The Customs men laughed “Moon in the water! A right lot of…Moonrakers you are!” and left them to it.

So at February half term holiday, the story of the raking the moon is celebrated by the villagers of Slaithwaite, with lanterns, storytelling, bands, music, dancing and rakes.

That’s Moonraking!

For more information visit: www.slaithwaitemoonraking.org

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Kirklees What’s On

Make the most of your event!

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

Entries are now being accepted for the next issue of Kirklees What’s On, covering events in March/April. If you have an event you would like to publicise, please complete the form and send it to Kirklees Information at the address below BEFORE FRIDAY, JANUARY 21st 2011.

Entries can also be submitted online at: www.kirklees.gov.uk/events Marketing and Communication, The Stadium Business and Leisure Complex, Stadium Way, Huddersfield HD1 6PG Tel (01484) 416669 E-mail: events@kirklees.gov.uk

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

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

Make your New Year’s Resolution to get in shape How many of us make a New Year’s resolution to become more active or to shed a few pounds after the excesses of the festive weeks?

The answer is a good few of us do but not that many of us stick to our somewhat unrealistic targets and goals or manage to keep going for more than the first few weeks of January.

Change4life recommend 8 ‘changes’ that parents need to make to help give their kids a healthier future.

You can find lots more tips and ideas, plus other ways that you can get involved, at www.nhs.uk/change4life or by calling 0300 123 3434.

Our three top tips are to becoming more active and becoming fitter, healthier and start to shape up and loose weight are: 1. Reduce the amount of time you spend sitting down Build up to at least 30 minutes activity each day and you’ll find it makes a difference. Use the stairs instead of the lift, park your car a little further away and walk for a few more minutes, walk to the shop for your newspaper or take the kids to the park so you can all enjoy a bit of a run about.

2. Get active when travelling Could you walk or cycle to work? Or walk the children to school? How about getting off the bus one stop earlier and walking to where you want to be? Build activity into your daily life and you’ll find that its easy to reach a target of at least 30 minutes a day.

3. Take up an active hobby There lots of sports and activities across Kirklees which you can choose to get involved in. If you are new to sport or want to try a sport you haven’t played for many years then find out about sport4life – a great way to meet other adults. With netball, rugby, tennis, jogging, badminton and a host of other sports it could be ideal for you. Visit www.kirklees.gov.uk /sport4life or ring 01484 234012.

Kirklees Active Leisure sports centres and swimming pools offer a huge range of weekly sessions, gyms and activity programmes for everyone from complete beginners to dedicated sportsmen and women. There are lots of

sessions for families and children and young people.

Kirklees is a place with fabulous countryside and walking is a great way to improve your health. Start gently and gradually build up to walking a little faster for a little longer. If you want to join other walkers who take part in short walks then get in touch with the Kirklees Walking Network on 01484 234097 and find out what’s going on near where you live.

There are literally hundreds of sports clubs in Kirklees and many offer the chance to start a new sport and get involved in regular sporting activity. Visit www.kirklees.gov.uk/leisure to find out more about sports across the district.

If you are someone with a health condition you may be concerned about starting any kind of activity. If you consult your GP or Practice Nurse they will advise you about the most appropriate kind of activity for you.

So the message is “Get up and about” – it’s great fun, a good way to meet people and you’ll feel better, tone up and reap the benefits of a healthier lifestyle. Couple a bit more activity with a healthy eating approach and you too like thousands of others have started to “change4life”.

Find out more at: For sport centres and swimming pools: www.kirkleesactive.co.uk For activities for children and young people: www.kirklees.gov.uk/ activeyoungpeople including weight management programmes For walking and cycling: www.kirklees.gov.uk/leisure For becoming more active: www.time2beactive.co.uk