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ISSUE 17

Nov/Dec 2013

NEWSdesk Hello from Families Pennines HQ So just taken the Halloween lanterns away, bought sparklers for Bonfire Night and only too soon Christmas will be here and you won’t see us for tinsel! This issue celebrates with a massive Christmas feature and listings, our competitions including Christmas gifts, a chance to win free tuition for your school age child with NumberWorks’n Words, Huddersfield plus Education and What’s On in November and December. And check out our website for hot off the press offers, articles, information and listings including Bonfire Night & Fireworks and Where’s Santa plus everything else Christmassy – add us to your favourites for quick access – www.familiespennines.co.uk.

Planning ahead to 2014 we’ll be bringing you even more local news and information, including counting the days to The Tour de France in Yorkshire and featuring local organisations and people making our area so special.

We are open to ideas so contact the editor via the website and let us know what you think or ask us about promoting your organisation or business with Families Pennines in print AND online from less than £1 per day.

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As usual there’s a lot happening at babyballet this winter. In November pupils will be dancing in their PJs to raise money for Children In Need and babyballet stars in Halifax will be celebrating Christmas in style. But the biggest, and most thrilling, news this year is that babyballet and the school is to be featured on TV!

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babyballet founder Claire O’Connor has been handpicked to take part in a Channel 4 documentary being screened this December. The series, called ‘Big Ballet’, with former Royal Ballet Dancer Wayne Sleep, follows a troupe of plussize amateurs as they attempt to realise their ambition of performing in a ballet on stage with scenes from Swan Lake.

The show challenges the idea that only super skinny dancers can perform ballet, something Claire has always felt passionate about. Wayne Sleep, producers and Claire hope it will prove weight, shape and size really don’t determine gracefulness and the ability to show emotion through dance.

And it is thanks to her positive experience filming the series that Claire has decided to start ballet and tap classes for adults at the school from January 2014.

To register your interest in the adult classes or any of the children’s classes in ballet, tap, modern, jazz, singing, break dancing or drama contact the friendly team on 01422 329471 or email halifax@babyballet.co.uk

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The home of Rugby League, Huddersfield, is taking a major role in hosting the Rugby League World Cup 2013. On 2 November, local school children got together to celebrate the event at the John Smith’s Stadium in the town. Over 1000 children from Kirklees have been learning cheer-leading, street dance or the Haka and choirs have been practicing new songs so they can take part in the pre-match entertainment.

Yorkshire cricketer Ryan Sidebottom has launched an academy for young cricketers. Taking place initially in 3 locations, sessions will be split by age: 8-11 year olds and 11-15 year olds.

Ryan says, “I hope my academy will give children a place where they can try cricket. That’s how it started for me. I went to Kirkburton Cricket Club and absolutely loved it.”

With matches played all over the North of England, France, Ireland and Wales - with semi finals at Wembley and the final at Old Trafford, Manchester – the event will attract teams and supporters from all over the world.

Ryan’s father, Arnie, who also played cricket for England, will be involved and Johnny Bairstow will do work on wicket keeping, with Jack Brookes and Liam Plunkett taking specialist bowling sessions.

Ryan continues, “Success for me would be to see kids come along and develop a love of the game. And if some of those kids go on to get county honours, then I’d be absolutely delighted.”

Classes will take place in York, Leeds and Wakefield. www.ryansidebottomcricketacademy.co.uk

Work with local schools and groups has already taken place and players are promoting reading though the ‘Try Reading’ scheme. Children have been trying trying out primary rugby league with the help of the Huddersfield Giants Community Trust.

For matches local to the Pennines area, go to our What’s On section or visit the events official website www.rlwc2013.com.

Education programme page: education.rlwc2013.com, Events in Kirklees: www.kirklees.gov.uk/rlwc2013 Try Reading: www.tryreading.org/about/what-is-try-reading

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Oldham Hulme Grammar School Year 7 Entrance Examinations - 15 January 2014 Whilst websites and prospectuses can tell you much about a school, the best way to find out about it is to visit.

A visit to Oldham Hulme Grammar School would allow you to experience the happy, friendly atmosphere and see the school in action.

The School advise that visitors are welcome on a normal working day and in addition they can arrange a taster half or full day for a prospective pupil.

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Entrance Examinations for Year 7s due to start 2014 are on Wednesday, 15th January 2014 and include papers in English, Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning. In the afternoon, there will be the opportunity to take part in some exciting, fun-filled activities.

• Use Assessment Papers available in bookshops to practise verbal reasoning skills.

Oldham Hulme Grammar School’s top tips to help your child prepare for their Entrance Examination are:

• Puzzles and word games are always beneficial for sharpening the mind.

• Crosswords and Sudokos can make a big difference and help your child develop fast, accurate and logical thinking skills.

• Practise using their sample English and Mathematics papers.

• Revise in a few different places around the house so that taking an examination in a new place becomes easier.

• Help build up vocabulary – encourage reading along with the use of the dictionary to find out unfamiliar words.

• Plenty of exercise and nutritious food is a must to keep the mind in good working order.

• Revise punctuation.

• Make sure your child has a good night’s sleep the night before.

• Have a good breakfast for energy.

• Leave early in the morning so that you arrive in plenty of time.

To arrange a visit or register for the Entrance Exam please contact the School Reception on 0161 624 4497.

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n Day at Every Day is an Ope ar School m Hipperholme Gram Finding the right school is one of the most important decisions a parent will make in their child’s life and there is no better way to gain a thorough understanding of a particular school than by visiting at every opportunity.

Hipperholme Grammar School has a variety of opportunities to visit as well as an open invitation to new families. Open Evenings at the Senior School and the Open Morning at the Junior School are ideal opportunities to view the School’s facilities, meet the staff and talk to students from all year groups whilst enjoying displays and demonstrations in all departments.

Alternatively, the Open Doors events are less formal and offer an insight into the School on a normal working day. Families are also encouraged to book an individual visit at a time to suit them during the normal School day.

They can meet the Headteacher, discuss specific questions or issues and receive a guided tour by our students, tailored to their child’s specific age and interests.

Sue Oliver, Hipperholme Grammar School’s Marketing & Admissions Manager, says ‘Whatever the age of your child, do come and talk to us.

We offer seamless education from age 3 – 18 and we promise you a warm welcome.’

For more information contact 01422 202256 or info@hgsf.org.uk, visit www.hgsf.org.uk of follow on Twitter: @HipperholmeGS

Education Visit Scout Road Academy Scout Road Academy, Mytholmroyd, has organised an Open Day on 4 December from 9.30am. This is aimed at parents of children who are due to start school in September 2014.

The school has a beautiful semi-rural location handily within minutes of Mytholmroyd centre.

The buildings are newly refurbished and there is an amazing new outdoor play area for Early Years Foundation Stage pupils. With just over 100 pupils, aged between 4 and 11, the school has a family atmosphere and along with academic achievements values the children’s personal development.

Also, Scout Road Academy hosts the Caterpillar Club, a parent and toddler group,which runs every Monday morning 9am to12 noon.

Principal: Mrs Anne Stamp (B.Ed. NPQH) Scout Road Academy, Scout Road, Mytholmroyd HX7 5JR, 01422 883327, admin@scoutroadacademy.org.uk, www. scoutroadacademy.org.uk

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WHERE’S SANTA Including themed events where the man in red or his helpers are due to appear.

See also our Christmas Shopping and Fairs listing – just in case Santa is visiting too!

November 2 Nov-22 Dec Santa and Cinderella ‘Eat and Greet’ Daisy Nook Garden Centre, M35 9WJ Tickets limited, bookings taken 0161 681 4245 www.daisynook.com 9 Nov, 10.30am for 11am Martin House Children’s Hospice Elf Record Attempt Stockeld Park, Wetherby LS22 4AN www.stockeldpark.co.uk Twitter: #elfrecord2013 9-24 Nov, Fri-Sun 27 Nov-24 Dec daily, 12-7pm Christmas Adventure and Santa’s grotto Celebrate Santa’s arrival (with reindeer) on 9 & 10 Nov Stockeld Park, Wetherby LS22 4AN thechristmasadventure.com 30 Nov-21 Dec, weekends, 1-3.45pm Santa Special Greenhead Park, Huddersfield HD1 4DT Ride to Santa’s grotto on the miniature railway www.kirklees.gov.uk/events 30 Nov-15 Dec, weekends, 21-23 Dec daily Christmas at Eureka!

Eureka! Halifax, HX1 2NE Winter Wonderland and Santa Free with standard admission or Eureka! Annual Pass.

01422 330069 info@eureka.org.uk www.eureka.org.uk 30 Nov-22 Dec, weekends, 10am-12pm & 2-4pm Santa’s Grotto Abbey House Museum Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH Also crafts, music and fun in the Victorian Streets 0113 230 5492 www.leeds.gov.uk/abbeyhouse

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30 Nov-24 Dec – various dates Santa Specials Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Oxenhope, BD22 9JJ Haworth, BD22 8NJ Keighley, BD21 4HP Booking essential 01535 645214 www.kwvr.co.uk/santaspecials

30 Nov – 21 Dec, Saturdays, 10.30am, 11.45am, 2.15pm & 3.15pm An audience with Father Christmas Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, DN5 7XJ Booking essential, places limited Dress warmly - Hall is unheated.

0870 333 1183 www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout

30 Nov- 24 Dec Santa Specials and Twilight Express Kirklees Light Railway, Clayton West HD8 9XJ Climb aboard and travel by steam-heated carriages to the cosy grotto at Shelley Station, where Santa will be waiting with sacks full of presents for all the children. Mince pies and drinks for the adults. Booking essential 01484 865727 info@kirkleeslightrailway.com www.kirkleeslightrailway.com

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1 Dec, 10am-4pm Fire Service Museum Christmas Open Day Fire Station Museum, Rochdale Including Santa on a fire engine!

01706 901227 museum@manchesterfire. gov.uk www.manchesterfire.gov.uk 7 Dec, from 11am-3pm Santa and Reindeer Whispering RSPB Old Moor Dearne Valley, S73 0YF A magical day out. Visit Santa and tell him what you’d like then meet the reindeer who will pull his sleigh. Get up close and whisper to Donner C and Blitzen where to deliver your presents on Christmas M Eve. Plus create Christmas decorations in the activity Y

14-15 Dec, 10.30am-4pm 500 years of Christmas Temple Newsam House, LS15 0AE Tudor banquet, entertainment for Sir Arthur Ingram, Jane Austen’s music, Victorian merry making, carol singers and Santa!

0113 336 7460 www.leeds.gov.uk/templenewsamhouse 17- 20 Dec, 10am-12pm & 2-4pm Mini elves Abbey House Museum Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH Festive fun, music and games for the under 5s and their carers. Also the chance to visit Father Christmas in his Grotto (extra charge of £4 applies) 0113 230 5492 www.leeds.gov.uk/abbeyhouse

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30 Nov-23 Dec – various dates Breakfast with Santa 9.15am Lunch with Santa 12pm Supper with Santa 3.30pm Cannon Hall Farm, Cawthorne S75 4AT Booking required 01226 790427 info@cannonhallfarm.co.uk www.cannonhallfarm.co.uk 30 Nov-24 Dec – various dates Santa Specials East Lancashire Railway, Bolton Street Station, Bury BL9 0EY 0161 764 7790 www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk

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LocallyChristmas Beverley Hamilton recently took over Jazzy Pipkins – Paint a Pot studio in Uppermill, Saddleworth.

Bisque ware from mugs to gnomes are provided to paint (or hand/foot prints for babies & toddlers) then glazed and fired. 01457 878222, info@jazzypipkins.co.uk, www.jazzypipkins.co.uk

A great day out whatever the weather For details of all our events visit www.rspb.org.uk/oldmoor or call 01226 751593 SatNav: S73 0YF The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a registered charity: England and Wales no.207076, Scotland no. SC037654

The Green Valley Grocer in Slaithwaite is a co-operative shop selling fresh fruit and veg, fresh fish, artisan bread and dairy as well as Suma goods. They deliver veg boxes all year round and will be taking Christmas orders very soon. 01484 844417, shop@slaithwaite.coop, www.slaithwaite.coop

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Suma is a workers’ cooperative based in Elland, managed and owned by its dedicated workforce.

Passionate about offering trusted ethical, fairly traded and organic products, the range is carefully selected to promote a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, balancing customers’ needs with the needs of our planet. They have some amazing products and ideas of how to buy. 01422 313840, www.suma.coop/ order/food-groups/

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Standard Fireworks’ factory shop at Crosland Moor, Huddersfield is open till 9 November for Bonfire night purchases then, in time for New Year’s Eve celebrations, on 29 December between 10am and 4pm (check nearer the time to be sure). 75% off at the factory shop, 01484 640640, www.blackcatfireworks.co.uk

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CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES November 16-17 Nov Christmas at Hogwarts Christmas Adventure, Stockeld Park LS22 4AN 01937 586333 www.stockeldpark.co.uk 16 & 23 Nov, 12.30-2.30pm Design and sew an Advent Calendar Leeds Industrial Museum, LS12 2QF 0113 263 7861 www.leeds.gov.uk/armleymills

December 1-31 Dec Make it at the mill Leeds Industrial Museum, LS12 2QF Christmas cards and gift bags 0113 263 7861 www.leeds.gov.uk/armleymills

7 Dec, 12.30-2.30pm Dress up as a Victorian Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills 0113 263 7861 www.leeds.gov.uk/armleymills 7 Dec Crafty Christmas Decorations Free Kids Club, Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre OL16 1BA info@rochdaleexchange.co.uk www.rochdaleexchange.co.uk 14 Dec, 10am-2pm Make It and Take It, Nature – Christmas Theme Queensgate Market Demonstration Zone, Huddersfield HD1 2UJ 01484 223730 markets@kirklees.gov.uk 14 Dec, 11am-3pm Christmas crafts Leeds City Museum, LS2 8BH 0113 224 3732 www.leeds.gov.uk/citymuseum

6 Dec-6 Jan Baubilize in Artspace Leeds Art Gallery, LS1 3AA 0113 247 8256 www.leeds.gov.uk/artgallery 7 Dec, 10.30am-3.30pm Make an Edwardian Christmas card Lotherton Hall, LS25 3EB 0113 281 3259 www.leeds.gov.uk/lothertonhall 7 Dec, 10am-2pm Make It and Take It, Craft – Christmas Decorations Queensgate Market Demonstration Zone, Huddersfield HD1 2UJ 01484 223730 markets@kirklees.gov.uk

14 Dec, 11.15am-1pm & 1.30-3.15pm Cinderella Magic Wand Shibden Hall & Estate, Halifax, HX3 6XG Booking essential, ages 3 to 6 01422 352246 www.calderdale.gov.uk 14 Dec Christmas Cookies & Cupcakes Free Kids Club, Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre OL16 1BA info@rochdaleexchange.co.uk www.rochdaleexchange.co.uk 14 Dec, 12-3pm Tree Dressing Day Ogden Water Country Park Natural Christmas decorations, ages 5+ www.calderdale.gov.uk 14-24 Dec, weekends 11am-4pm & Mon/Tue 10am-4pm Tudor Christmas Shibden Hall & Estate, Halifax HX3 6XG 01422 352246 www.calderdale.gov.uk

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Your gifts this year direct from the Dragon’s Den.

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17 Dec, 10.30am-12.30pm & 2.30pm- 4pm Crafty Christmas cards Temple Newsam House, LS15 0AE 0113 336 7460 www.leeds.gov.uk templenewsamhouse 21st Dec (10.30am to 3.30pm) Make an Edwardian Christmas box Lotherton Hall, LS25 3EB 0113 281 3259 www.leeds.gov.uk/ lothertonhall 14 Dec, 10am-2pm Make It and Take It, Scraptastic – Christmas Angels Queensgate Market Demonstration Zone, Huddersfield HD1 2UJ 01484 223730 markets@kirklees.gov.uk

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27 Dec, 10am-12pm & 2-4pm Splat a sprout Abbey House Museum Kirkstall, LS5 3EH 0113 230 5492 www.leeds.gov.uk abbeyhouse 28-19 Dec, 10am-12pm & 2-4pm Christmas murder at the museum Abbey House Museum Kirkstall, LS5 3EH 0113 230 5492 www.leeds.gov.uk/abbeyhouse

CHRISTMAS FAIRS

The best of local Christmas shopping events and Santa might drop in too!

November 2 Nov-4 Jan 2014 Calderdale Christmas Crafts Bankfield Museum,HX3 6HG 01422 352334 bankfield.museum@calderdale.gov.uk 3rd Nov, 1-5pm Christmas Craft Fair at Broad Oak Bowling Club Linthwaite, HD7 5TE www.kirklees.gov.uk/events 9 Nov, 10am-1pm Christmas Craft Fair and Coffee Morning Newsome Scout H.Q, HD4 6JJ www.kirklees.gov.uk/events 9-10 Nov The Christmas Shopping Fair Tatton Park, WA16 6QN www.countrywide-events.co.uk 10 Nov, 10am-4pm Gift & Craft Winter Festival Uppermill Civic Hall saddleworthcreativenetwork@gmail.com www.creativenetwork-saddleworth.co.uk 13 Nov, 6-7.30pm Christmas Market Reinwood J,I & N School Burfitts Road, Oakes, HD3 4YL pta.reinwood@gmail.com 15-17 Nov, 10am-4pm Christmas Craft Fair Shibden Hall & Estate, HX3 6XG www.calderdale.gov.uk 16 Nov Christmas Fayre Crossley Heath School, HX3 0HG www.forgetmenotchild.co.uk/event 17 Nov Christmas Shopping Bailiff Bridge Community Centre, HD6 4DX 07511 573569 CHRISTMAS FAIRS Continued 23 Nov, 2-5pm Christmas Market and Stir Up Sunday Colne Valley Museum, HD7 4PY www.kirklees.gov.uk/events 23 Nov, 2-4pm St Cuthbert’s Christmas Fayre Birkby, HD2 2TT www.kirk lees.gov.uk/events

Christmas Special Delivery!

The Star Tree Studio’s Stars!

Take a Card this Christmas

We asked the team at The Star Tree Studio which creative & educational gifts they would recommend this Christmas.

Skwooshi is the brand new and brilliant modelling compound.

It is mouldable one minute and flows the next. It leaves no sticky residue on hands and we’ve tried to squish it into the carpet but it would not stick! Great as a stress reliever for teens and children with special needs too.

Gluten & wheat free, non-toxic, ages 3+. Activity set is £12.99 Foil Collectables £2.99.

Wild Science Slime Laboratory & Bath Bomb Sets are designed to have great play value whilst exploring fascinating scientific principles. As well as being fun, these kits are also educational, teaching aspects of science and support the National Curriculum Science KS2 For ages 10 years+. Wild Science Slime Laboratory & Bath Bomb Sets £12.99 Preschool age children – and their parents – will love this classic Lowercase Alphabet puzzle. It is made with quality, brightly coloured, chunky wood letters that will also stand alone. The puzzle helps little ones with their letter recognition and can be used to spell out words.

With stamp costs meaning we may reduce the number of Christmas cards we post, why not get organised early and hand deliver instead.

Or how about sharing a large letter stamp with local friends and family to send a package of cards together? For fabulous designs, Advent Calendar Cards, and Charity Christmas card packs to suit all pockets, take a look at Phoenix Trading, the UK greeting card company selling through a network of independent traders in the UK, France, Australia and New Zealand. Order online through Independent Phoenix Trader Rachel Bentley or talk to your local trader who will be glad to show you current products in the range including decorative items, gifts and stocking fillers too.

You can sell Phoenix Trading products too. For information or to order www.rachelscardshop.co.uk, rachelscardshop@gmail.com, 07976621496

Peter’s Railway Hits the Jackpot The 5th hardback book in the Peter’s Railway series follows Peter and his Grandpa taking on their most ambitious challenge yet - extending the railway five miles to the next village. In addition to the stories the book contains the technical information young engineers and railway enthusiasts love.

Families Pennines reader offer A free extra book with every order, all signed with personal dedication to make a special Christmas present. Visit www.PetersRailway.com to order at least one book. Then, into the dedication box, enter “FAMDEC13” and any dedication you would like. Offer closes end December.

Lowercase Alphabet puzzle £12.99.

The Star Tree Studio, Littleborough. 07778 543233 www.thestartreestudio.com

£11.99, available from steam railway gift shops, transport museums and high street bookshops and direct from www.petersrailway.com.

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Wrap up at Why not wrap up your Christmas at Benetton, Huddersfield. Not only can you buy top quality casual and party fashion but you can also get a free gift for yourself! Purchases over £75 will earn you a voucher for a free gift which will include phone covers, mugs and headphones, subject to availability.

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As the cold weather sets in, it is time to wrap up warm.

This season there is a special promotion of feather lined ‘puffa-

style’ children’s jackets for only £32.90 - unbelievable value, though numbers are limited. For adults they have launched 100% Cashmere knitwear retailing for £79.95. These are excellent value and match the quality of much more expensive competitors.

With the Tour de France coming to the region in 2014, why not help your child to learn French with Camembear, the cute and cuddly teddybear?

Headstart Languages has the perfect Christmas gift to get you and your child started with simple French numbers and colours – a take-home pack including Camembear himself and 2 child-friendly books each including an accompanying CD with songs and actions for only £24.99!

The pack complements “Learning French with Camembear”, used in over 30 schools across Yorkshire. To get your take-home pack, ask your child’s school to register to place a group order (schools will benefit – ask for details) or order direct (small P&P fee).

For orders, to register your school for group ordering or information about getting “Learning French with Camembear” into your school contact enquiries@headstartlanguages.co.uk, 0845 5194881, www.headstartlanguages.co.uk

And to really wrap things up Benetton will be offering a gift-wrapping service for a small charge which will be donated to local charities.

See our offers page for discount voucher and information on free gift. Benetton, Peter’s Department Store, Huddersfield, 01484 306090.

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Christmas Christmas Fairs Continued 24 Nov Christmas Special Train to Nottingham in aid of Ruddi’s Retreat Charity Stations between Huddersfield and Barnsley 07912 753817 penistoneline@gmail.com www.penline.co.uk 24 Nov, 11am-4pm Kirkwood Hospice Christmas Fair John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield, HD1 6PX 01484 557911 emily.kennedy@kirkwoodhospice.co.uk www.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk 29 Nov-1 Dec The Magical Christmas Fair Manchester Central www.magical-christmas.co.uk 30 Nov, 10am-4pm Christ Church Christmas Market New Mill, HD9 7DT www.kirklees.gov.uk/events 30 Nov, from 1pm with lights at 4.30pm Halifax Christmas Lights Switch On The Piece Hall, HX1 1RE www.thepiecehall.co.uk 30 Nov 10am-2pm Christmas Fayre Elland St Marys Church, HX5 0JF www.kirklees.gov.uk/events 30 Nov-1 Dec, 12.30-4pm Victorian Christmas Fair Colne Valley Museum, HD7 4PY www.kirklees.gov.uk/events

30 Nov, 11am-1pm Sunnybank Pre-School Christmas Fair Greetland, HX4 8LZ 01422 370162 sunnybankpreschooll@gmail.com 30 Nov-1 Dec Victorian Christmas Festival Brighouse brighousemarket.co.uk/victorian-christmas-festival

December 1 Dec, 10am-3pm Xmas Artisan Fayre Penistone Cruck Barn Market, S36 6BS www.penistoneartisanfayre.co.uk 1 Dec, 12-3pm Kirkstall Abbey Market Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH 0113 230 5492 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries 7 Dec Victorian Christmas Festival Brighouse brighousemarket.co.uk/victorian-christmas-festival 7 Dec 10am-4pm Winter Wonderland Cathedral House Huddersfield, HD1 3LG www.huddersfieldchristianfellowship.com

7-8 Dec, 10am-4pm Winter Craft Market Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre, HD7 6NQ www.standedge.co.uk 7-8 Dec, 12.30-4pm Victorian Christmas Fair Colne Valley Museum, HD7 4PY www.kirklees.gov.uk/events 8 Dec, 10am-4pm Gift & Craft Christmas Festival Uppermill Civic Hall saddleworthcreativenetwork@gmail.com www.creativenetwork-saddleworth.co.uk 8 Dec Christmas Fair Ellenroad Engine House Newhay, OL16 4LE www.ellenroad.org.uk 14 Dec Victorian Christmas Festival Brighouse brighousemarket.co.uk/victorian-christmas-festival 21 Dec Victorian Christmas Festival Brighouse brighousemarket.co.uk/victorian-christmas-festival

7 Dec, 10am-3.30pm Christmas Street Market St.Mary’s Church and Church Street, Honley 01484 664277

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Christmas Unique - Children’s Clothing for Christmas Cassandra Cryer, a Brighouse mum, wanted to run a business round her family.

This summer she found her ideal fit and took over Unique Children’s Clothes Boutique, a Facebook shop, selling an amazing variety of children’s clothing labels.

Cassandra said, “Especially at party time, we think we’ve bought something cute from a major store only to find everyone else turns up in the same outfit! I provide an alternative, at reasonable prices but maintaining the quality.”

Angel’s Face frothy tutu pettiskirts are sure to be on every girl’s Christmas wish list this year. Their multi-layered skirts are perfect for the party season and come in dozens of different colours and prints. Sizes start from 0 to ‘never too old’ (perfect for girls who are still young at heart!) and are priced from £35. Presented in a luxurious vintage style striped hat box, they’re almost as much fun to open as they are to wear.

Unique are taking orders direct for tutus in lots of styles and colours. Take a look at their Facebook shop for more Christmas party and winter themed items.

See our offers page for 15% off full price at Unique Children’s Clothes Boutique voucher. www.facebook.com/pages/Unique-Childrens-Clothes-Boutique uniquechildrensboutique@hotmail.co.uk

Shopping with Swimbabes

View the full range which includes dresses, tops, hair accessories and more, at www.angels-face.co.uk. See our competition page to win a tutu pettiskirt in time for Christmas.

Swimbabes is well known as the place to go to for baby and toddler swimming lessons – and shopping! The Swimbabes shop offers everything from practical but pretty swimming wear and aids to funky children’s outdoor clothing and footwear.

Get your little elf a gift from Inch Blue.

This Christmas drop into their Holmfirth shop or take a look at their brand new website www.swimbabes. co.uk for gift ideas – how about a new swim outfit, some fab wellies for puddle jumping or something warm to wear for tobogganing! If you can’t decide then why not opt for the new Swimbabes shopping voucher which can be redeemed at the shop or online.

Inch Blue has launched its fun and festive collection, with lots of beautiful and fun designs for Christmas. Inch Blue handmade soft leather shoes come in a clear gift bag (0 – 6 years, £18.00-£20.00). Inch Blue Gift Sets include a pair of soft-soled leather shoes and matching 100% cotton babygro (0-6 months & 6-12 months, £32.00) and their natural sheepskin boots - called Cwtches, which means ‘hugs’ in Welsh – come boxed ready to wrap and pop under the tree(blue, pink or tan, 0-6 months & 6-12 months, £25.00). www.inch-blue.com

Money off first online order with code swimbabes15.

See www.swimbabeslessons.co.uk more about swimming lessons in the Pennines area for babies and young children.

We have Inch Blue shoes to give away in time for Christmas! See our competition page for how to enter.

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Bizzy Bitz - The 21st century toy!

As see on BBC’s Dragon’s Den, Bizzy Bitz is a must for every family this Christmas.

Invented in the UK by husband and wife team Alta and Rachel Fogel, Bizzy Bitz is the only toy in the world which uses basic shapes with simple ball-and-socket connections to create true models of absolutely anything and everything without the need for expensive custom made blocks or pieces. The inventors have worked with children over 20 years and they have developed the concept to be educational too, helping fine motor skills and problem solving techniques.

“We have seen children as young as 3 making cars, necklaces and little people, yet Bizzy Bitz appeals to older children too as they can create more detailed models like lorries and planes.”

Sets and boxes are available to suit different age groups and prices compare with other construction type products on the market.

To shop or find out more see www.bizzy-bitz.com.

For a chance to win a massive 850 piece set of Bizzy Bitz go to our website www.familiespennines.co.uk/win with links to enter online (and T&Cs).

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All our competitions are at www.familiespennines.co.uk/ win and close on 30 November 2013. So long as you live in our area, you may enter all of our competitions free so don’t be shy, get clicking and answering our simple questions for a chance to win!

Your last chance to book with our exclusive offer for Families Pennines readers!

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• Stay extra nights from just £70 B&B for 2 Adults and 2 Children – exclusive Families Pennines offer.

• Complimentary entrance to Crazy Daisy’s play barn or the Loft at Cheshire Ice Cream farm – worth £20.00.

Offer Valid Subject to availability, through till December 2013.

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Meanwhile take advantage of £10 off for Families Pennines readers – details below. They have an extensive collection, for children and adults including luxury tailored wool cashmere blend coats to hitech performance outerwear.

Lands’ End has something for everyone and everything is Quality Guaranteed. Your first order at Lands’ End will get £10 off on orders over £40. Simple enter FAMILY10 at the checkout for your exclusive discount. www.landsend. co.uk, @LandsEnd_UK, Facebook.com/LandsEndUK

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Our winners from our last issue were: • C lair from Huddersfield won a Bee House from RSPB Old Moor • H elen from Ashton-UnderLyne won swaddles from aden and anais

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We have a wonderful, festive tutu pettiskirt from Angel’s Face to offer as a prize. The Blooming Lovely skirt is worth £36 and comes in a range of sizes. Enter at www. familiespennines.co.uk/win by 30 November to be in with a chance of winning. For more about the range see page 11. www.angels-face.co.uk.

• Chester Zoo Fast Track tickets worth £69!

Congratulations to them and thank you to the suppliers of our prizes.

To celebrate the launch of Steve Storm and the Tables of Doom (see our Education Feature) NumberWorks’nWords, Huddersfield, has a fantastic competition for your school aged child. Simply take a look at the new app, visit www.familiespennines. co.uk/win and tell us “Which animal does Steve Storm fear the most?”.The winner will receive 6 weeks of free tuition in maths or English during Term 2 at the start of 2014 (at a time specified by NumberWorks’nWords.) Enter free by 30 November to be in with a chance of winning.

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Bizzy Bits Competition See our page 11 for more information on this fab product. For a chance to win a massive 850 piece set of Bizzy Bitz go to our website www.familiespennines.co.uk/win with links to enter online (and T&Cs).

There’s Nothing Like a Dame... ...Oh yes there is! She’s behind you!

We join our hero on a long walk from Halifax to London this Panto season as The Victoria, with Imagine Theatre, presents the spectacular family Pantomime, Dick Whittington, this year.

The cast includes Clare Waugh as Dick with the hugely popular star of stage and TV, local lad Neil Hurst, playing the hilarious Idle Jack.

Joining the team as Panto Babes will be local children aged between 9 and 16 who were invited to audition (a bit like X-Factor!) earlier this autumn. And who can forget Richard Cheshire as Panto Dame, Sarah the Cook (pictured).

Pantos So how did the honoured role of Panto Dame evolve?

Iain Lauchlan, Creative Director of Imagine Theatre and experienced Panto Dame explains, “The Panto Dame is not a man in drag – a true Panto Dame is always a man in a dress with over the top make-up and costumes unlike anything a real woman would wear – that is where the humour comes from.”

Although the origins of Pantomime can be traced back to Commedia dell’arte, the Panto Dame is a very British institution and first appeared in its current form early in the 1800s. In 1820 the famous clown Joseph Grimaldi played the Baron’s wife in an early version of Cinderella.

The role of the Dame evolved before really taking off at the end of the 19th century when the character of the Dame emerged in all her bawdy glory, and has remained largely unchanged since.

So this year join in the fun and frolics with Dick Whittington at the Victoria Theatre in Halifax – and see for yourself just why the Dame is the heart and soul of the show.

Dick Whittington runs from 14 December to 5 January at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax. To book or for further information contact 01422 351158 or see www.victoriatheatre.co.uk.

PANTOMIMES AND CHRISTMAS SHOWS IN THE PENNINES 9-29 Dec, 10am, 1.30pm, 2.15pm & 6.30pm

30 Nov-28 Dec, various locations and times

Rapunzel

Cinderella

Lawrence Batley Theatre, HD1 2SP

Ashton Town Hall, 30 Nov-2 Dec

01484 430528

Dukinfield Town Hall, 4-5 Dec

www.thelbt.org

Concord Suite, Droylsden, 7-11 Dec Hyde Town Hall, 13-16 Dec

12-21 Dec Babushka - The Russian Mother Christmas Oldham Library, OL1 1AL

George Lawton Hall, Mossley, 18-28 Dec 0161 342 4144 www.tameside.gov.uk/theatre

0161 652 6026 www.oldhamPanto.co.uk

14 Dec-5 Jan Dick Whittington

16 Nov-4 Jan

The Victoria Theatre, Halifax

Jack and the Beanstalk

01422 351158

Oldham Coliseum Theatre, OL1 3SW

www.victoriatheatre.co.uk

0161 624 2829

19-20 Dec

boxoffice@coliseum.org.uk

Dick Whittington in Pocket Panto

22-24 Dec

National Coal Mining Museum, WF4 4RH

Babushka - The Russian Mother Christmas

Booking essential

Civic Hall, Uppermill OL3 6AE

bookings@ncm.org.uk

0161 652 6026

01924 848806

www.oldhamPanto.co.uk 16 Nov 2013 – 4 Jan 2014

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November&December

Bonfire Night See www/familiespennines.co.uk for full listing of bonfires and fireworks in and around our area – selection below: 5 Nov, from 5 pm Bonfire Night Fireworks Display Park View Sports Bar & Restaurant, S64 8JH www.parkviewbarandrestaurant.co.uk 5 Nov, 5.30-10pm After Dark - ‘Yorkshire’s biggest firework spectacular’ Don Valley Grass Bowl, M1 J34 www.yellowbusevents.co.uk 5 Nov, from 6pm Shepley Cricket Club Bonfire and Fireworks Off Marsh Lane, HD8 8AS www.shepleycc.com 9 Nov, from 5.30pm 2nd Annual Bonfire Rochdale Cricket Club

Shows and Theatre For Christmas shows and theatre take a look at our Christmas feature.

4 Nov The Nutcracker, ballet Oldham Coliseum, OL1 3SW 0161 624 2829 www.coliseum.org.uk 6-7 Nov, 7.00pm Shakespeare Schools Festival The Victoria Theatre, HX1 1BP 01422 351158 www.calderdale.gov.uk/victoria 9 Nov, 7.30pm Russian State Ballet/Opera House - Romeo & Juliet The Victoria Theatre, HX1 1BP 01422 351158 www.calderdale.gov.uk/victoria 10-11 Nov, 2.30pm Yummm!

Square Chapel, HX1 1QG 01422 349422 www.squarechapel.co.uk 12 Nov, 7pm Shakespeare Schools Festival Lawrence Batley Theatre, HD1 2SP 01484 430528 www.thelbt.org

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13 Nov Blown Away Square Chapel, HX1 1QG 01422 349422 www.squarechapel.co.uk

2 Nov, 2.30pm Rugby League World Cup England v Ireland, John Smith’s Stadium Huddersfield www.rlwc2013.com/fixtures

15-16 Nov, 11am, 2pm & 3.30pm Blown Away Lawrence Batley Theatre, HD1 2SP 01484 430528 www.thelbt.org

3 Nov Fire Service Museum Open Day Maclure Road, Rochdale 01706 901227 museum@manchesterfire.gov.uk www.manchesterfire.gov.uk

16- 24 Dec The Hunt For The Scroobious Pip Square Chapel, HX1 1QG 01422 349422 www.squarechapel.co.uk 20 Nov The Boy Who Cried Wolf Square Chapel, HX1 1QG 01422 349422 www.squarechapel.co.uk 23 Nov, 1pm & 7pm Whiteley’s Academy of Performing Arts - Festival of Dance The Victoria Theatre, HX1 1BP 01422 351158 www.calderdale.gov.uk/victoria 24 Nov, 2.30 pm Circus Bear Square Chapel, HX1 1QG 01422 349422 www.squarechapel.co.uk 30 Nov, 11am & 2pm The Boy Who Cried Wolf Lawrence Batley Theatre, HD1 2SP 01484 430528 www.thelbt.org

Events and Days Out November Till 12 Jan 14 Through the Magic Mirror: The World of Anthony Browne Leeds City Museum An exciting exhibition specially designed for children, taking visitors into Anthony Browne’s picture book world.

0113 224 3732 www.sevenstories.org, www.leeds.gov.uk/citymuseum 1-30 Nov Make it at the mill – Leeds Industrial Museum Drop-in family themed craft activities 0113 263 7861 www.leeds.gov.uk/armleymills

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3 Nov, steaming 11am-4pm Ellenroad Engine House Newhey, Rochdale 07789 802632 enquiry@ellenroad.org.uk www.ellenroad.org.uk 3 Nov, 10am-12noon K.I.T.E (Kids in the Environment) Forest school activities, ages 7 – 12 Park Bridge Heritage Centre, OL6 8AQ 0161 330 9613 www.tameside.gov.uk/countryside 8 Nov, 8pm Rugby League World Cup New Zealand v Papua New Guinea, Headingley Carnegie Stadium, Leeds www.rlwc2013.com/fixtures 9 Nov Homemade Festival 2013 Stalls, demos, workshops, street theatre, live music and family entertainment Dewsbury, WF12 8DG www.kirklees.gov.uk/visitors 9 Nov, 10am-2pm Make it and Take it – Crafts Make glass lanterns Queensgate Market Demonstration Zone, Huddersfield www.kirklees.gov.uk/events 9 Nov, 3-4.30pm NCT Nearly New Sale 3-4.30pm Seller registration closes on 2 Nov North Bridge Leisure Centre, HX3 6TE 08442436069 calderdalenct@hotmail.com www.nct.org.uk/branches/calderdale 10 Nov, 4pm Rugby League World Cup Tonga v Italy, The Shay, Halifax www.rlwc2013.com/fixtures 10 & 24 Nov, 1-3pm How to make and use a nest box Lotherton Hall, near A1, North East Leeds See how to make and use a nest box, designed for various species 0113 281 3259 www.leeds.gov.uk/lothertonhall

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13 Nov, 10am-12pm & 2-4pm Little Scientists Abbey House Museum, Kirkstall, Leeds Science fun for little ones - this month’s theme is discovery.

0113 230 5492 www.leeds.gov.uk/abbeyhouse 15 Nov, 10am-12pm Playground Leeds Art Gallery Exciting multisensory events inspired by a different Gallery artwork - suitable clothes required.

0113 247 8256 www.leeds.gov.uk/artgallery 15–24 Nov Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival Various venues 01484 425082 www.hcmf.co.uk 16 Nov, 1-3pm Table Tots Nearly New Sale Lock Lane Sports Centre, Castleford 07706 227742 tabletots@live.co.uk www.tabletots.co.uk 16 Nov, 10am-2pm Make it and Take it – Scraptastic Make light catchers Queensgate Market Demonstration Zone, Huddersfield www.kirklees.gov.uk/events 16- 17 Nov from 9.30am A Day Out with Thomas Thomas and his friends plus lots of activities and things to do. See Thomas the Tank Engine pull the first train at 10am.

Kirklees Light Railway, HD8 9XJ 01484 865727 info@kirkleeslightrailway.com www.kirkleeslightrailway.com 16 Nov & 23 Nov, 12.30-2.30pm Design and sew an Advent Calendar Leeds Industrial Museum Great for beginners using our sewing machines design and create an advent calendar 0113 263 7861 www.leeds.gov.uk/armleymills 17 Nov 9-11am Woodland Life Delights of woodland wildlife Rear of Pole Bank Hall, SK14 5EZ 0161 330 9613 www.tameside.gov.uk/countryside 23 Nov, 10am-2pm Make it and Take it – Cookery Stuffed baked potatoes Queensgate Market Demonstration Zone, Huddersfield www.kirklees.gov.uk/events

23 Nov, 12-2pm (NCT members from 11.30) NCT Oldham and Rochdale Nearly New Sale Oldham Hulme Grammar School, OL8 4BX nns@oldhamrochdalenct.org.uk www.nct.org.uk/branches/otr 23 & 30 Nov, 10am-12pm Helping Hands - Down Syndrome sessions Eureka! Halifax Book for free activities, parking and packed lunch plus free Eureka! family annual pass. Ages 3-11.

01422 330069 www.eureka.org.uk 30 Nov, 1-3pm Table Tots Nearly New Sale Kettlethorpe School, Wakefield 07706 227742 tabletots@live.co.uk www.tabletots.co.uk 30 Nov, 12- 3pm Deli Market Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds Locally sourced food supplied by award winning people 0113 230 5492 www.leeds.gov.uk/kirkstallabbey 30 Nov, 2.30pm Rugby League World Cup Final Old Trafford, Manchester www.rlwc2013.com/fixtures

December See Christmas feature for more December things to do with a Christmas theme.

1 Dec, 12-3pm Kirkstall Abbey Market Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds Some of the best food and drink Yorkshire has to offer as well as jewellery, fashion, crafts, artwork, household items and vintage 0113 230 5492 www.leeds.gov.uk/kirkstallabbey 6-8 Dec Huddersfield’s 10th Festival of Light Various venues and displays around Huddersfield www.kirklees.gov.uk/festival 7 Dec, 10am-12pm Helping Hands - Down Syndrome sessions Eureka! Halifax Book for free activities, parking and packed lunch plus free Eureka! family annual pass. Ages 3-11.

01422 330069 www.eureka.org.uk 7 Dec, 10.30am-4.30pm Huddersfield Does Vintage Huddersfield Town Hall, HD1 2TA 07896840397 www.britaindoesvintage.co.uk

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11 Dec, 10am- 12pm & 2-4pm Little Scientists Abbey House Museum, Kirkstall, Leeds Science fun for little ones - this month’s theme is snow & ice 0113 230 5492 www.leeds.gov.uk/abbeyhouse 13 Dec, 10am-12pm Playground Leeds Art Gallery Exciting multisensory events inspired by a different Gallery artwork - suitable clothes required.

0113 247 8256 www.leeds.gov.uk/artgallery 14 Dec, 10am- 12pm (booking required) We’re all going on a winter holiday - sand and shells to warm the cockles of your heart Leeds Museum Discovery Centre A winter holiday with a difference, using sand and shells to explore beach environments.

0113 378 2100 www.leeds.gov.uk/discoverycentre 14 Dec, 11am- 3pm Happy birthday West Yorkshire Hoard Leeds City Museum Workshop suitable for families with older children (7+) 0113 224 3732 www.leeds.gov.uk/citymuseum 15 Dec, 1- 3pm Mask making in the Bird Garden Lotherton Hall, near A1, North East Leeds Make your own mask in the Bird Garden Education Room.

0113 281 3259 www.leeds.gov.uk/lothertonhall

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