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KIRKLEES EVENTS... See how they run Thurs 1 - Sat 10 May, 7.30 pm Studio Theatre, Dewsbury Dewsbury Arts Group present Philip King’s classic English Farce set in the 1940’s. With accompanying art exhibition. www.dewsburyartsgroup.info
‘One Community’ Charity BE RT Dance Show PA T Sat 3 May, 7pm Huddersfield Town Hall £14.00 (with concessions) includes a hot supper.
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An evening of dance styles from Uzbek and Azeri classical dances and Airin Tormo to Bollywood and Belly dance. Not to mention Roma, Arab/Andalus as well as inspiration from the worlds of Salsa and Burlesque and a male group dancing Tahtib. A family friendly event with something for everyone. Dance ‘master class’ workshops 1-2pm and 2.15-3.15pm
All proceeds to One Community www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls
Holmfirth Festival of Folk Fri 9 - Sun 11 May Various locations across the town A variety of special French themed events including concerts by French speaking musicians, workshops and displays of traditional French dancing and children’s events with French song and dance. www.holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk
The Cycle Cinema Fri 9 May, 8pm Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton Join YSP and Electric Pedals for The Cycle Cinema, a spectacular outdoor film screening event in the grounds of the Park, fuelled entirely through pedal power. For tickets, to find out more and book online: www.ysp.co.uk/events/the-cycle-cinema-an-openair-film-screening
Colne Valley Mountain Bike Challenge Sun 11 May, 9am Leymoor Cricket Club, Golcar A fun but challenging 30 mile route with a mixture of off road, local roads and lanes, set around the picturesque countryside of the Colne Valley. Riders of all abilities are welcomed. £17 in advance, £22 on the day. Book early to guarantee your place. www.cvmbc.co.uk
Wessenden King of the Hill Weds 14 May, 6. 30pm start Binn Road, Marsden, Huddersfield HD7 6HG This 5k, 752ft elevation hill climb challenge is really quite simple. Start from the bottom of the Wessenden Valley, ride to the top and then back down again! Pay on the day £2 www.teamoa.co.uk/--wessenden-king-of-the-hill info@teamoa.co.uk
Shepley Spring Festival Fri 16 - Sun 18 May Locations across Shepley In celebration of the Yorkshire Festival and in commemoration of the start of the Great War, we have a very special list of artists for 2014 - Coope, Boyes and Simpson perform ‘In Flanders Fields’ (Friday), Yorkshire artists The Demon Barbers XL (Saturday) and Kate Rusby. www.shepleyspringfestival.com
Cheersing Sunday 18 May, 2-4pm Holmfirth Picturedrome
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CheerSing will teach communities along the route to devise, lead and perform their own songs, cheers and chants to motivate and inspire competing cyclists and crowds alike. www.cheersing.co.uk
Holmfirth Film Festival Fri 23 - Fri 30 May Throughout Holme Valley A stream of French and classic cycling films along with popular events - Local Films, Ladies Who Lunch, Films in a Barn, Curry & Film and some brand new ideas. And a bumper crop of films for young people and children. www.holmfirthfilmfestival.co.uk
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Mirfield Music Festival (‘M’ FEST) Sun 25 May, 12 noon Mirfield Showground A family friendly music festival with 14 different acts on stage. Food and drink stalls as well as kids entertainment including fairground rides and circus activities. www.mfest.biz
Tour-ist CYCLE Shop Wed 28 May, 12-4pm Northfield Hall, Sheepridge Chol Theatre & fairandfunky team up to present “Tourist CYCLE Shop”, a celebration of the Grand Départ in Yorkshire. Spin the whimsical word wheels to create your own silly cycling story or make your own reCYCLED souvenir to take home. www.choltheatre.co.uk
Yummy Family Fun Days Fri 30 May -Northfield Hall, Sheepridge Sat 31 May- Hope Bank Works, Honley 10.30am-4pm Bring your picnic for a family fun day with a yummy theme! Children aged 0-8 www.telltalehearts.co.uk
An Evening with Lesley Garrett and Honley Male Voice Choir Sat 31 May, 7pm Huddersfield Town Hall Lesley Garrett is back with Honley Male Voice Choir for a major concert at Huddersfield Town Hall. www.honleymvc.co.uk
MORE EVENTS... The Real Community Tour of Yorkshire Sat 31 May Start points across Kirklees A free community bike ride for ALL abilities, with 3 different routes and over 20 different starting locations. We can provide you with a bike and the ride ends with a festival in St. George’s Square in Huddersfield. http://streetbikes.org.uk T: 07873 773417
Sky Ride Local In partnership with Kirklees Council, British Cycling is running a series of 35 free guided bike rides around the area during the Summer. Even better, all the planning has been done for you. British Cycling have found the best routes, trained up Ride Leaders to guide and support you and picked some cracking places to visit along the way. With three different levels, there’s something for everyone – whether you’re building your confidence or looking to stretch your legs on a cycling challenge. Visit www.goskyride.com to find rides near you and book your free place. It couldn’t be simpler to get on your bike and ride. For more information about Sky Ride Local and other bike riding opportunities in Kirklees this Summer check out: www.goskyride.com/Kirklees
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