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Edition No: 33March - April 2010

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Arts, Crafts and Sculpture ......................4

Exhibitions, Talks and Learning .............5

Get Together's and Social Dance............7

Leisure and Sport ....................................7

Music ........................................................8

Outdoor Festivals and Events ................8

Stage and Theatre ...................................9

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

Listings in What’s On are free, however, wecannot guarantee to include all requests forlistings, and may edit submissions at ourdiscretion. Whilst we make every effort toensure the information is accurate, noresponsibility can be accepted for errors oromissions, or for changes in events aftersubmission of copy.Entries should be submitted on official forms,although we will accept printed publicitymaterial. A form for new entries can be foundon our Website:

www.kirklees.gov.uk/eventsOn the Website there is also an EventsDatabase, where you can search on most ofthe entries in this publication, and manyfuture events too!

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DisclaimerPlease note that Kirklees Council does not endorse anyof the products or services advertised in thispublication.Published by a Partnership of Kirklees Culture andLeisure Services. The Huddersfield Examiner and TheDewsbury Reporter. Printed by Trinity Mirror PrintingOldham Ltd and Yorkshire Weekly Newspapers Group

Spring BuzzSpring Buzz is Kirklees Council'sbright and lively guide especiallyfor Easter packed with ideas ofactivit ies for young peoplethroughout the fortnight holiday.

Full of sports sessions, arts and crafts activit-ies, activities in Kirklees Active Leisure sportscentres, library events, fun events in parks andactivity schemes Spring Buzz is the guide tohave to plan a busy and fun-packed Easterholiday.

There is a selection of family activities andthose just for children and young people. Manyof the things to do are free or at a discountedcost with a Kirklees Passport. So if you fancyplanting herbs and sowing seeds in the library,taking part in a picture quiz in a park, having ago at multi-sports or creating and designingpieces of art then you'll need to see what'shappening in Spring Buzz. You may need tobook activities in advance to secure your placeso make sure you check the details of eachactivity.

Look out in early March for copies of SpringBuzz in schools, at council reception pointsincluding libraries and sports centres. You

should receive a copy at home between March 8and 18 as the centre supplement to your Springedition of the Kirklees Together magazine. Youcan also find out details about Spring Buzzactivities online at www.kirklees.gov.uk/buzz.Further copies are available by ringing 01484234000

WEDNESDAY 17 FEBRUARY, 7.30PMBBCPHILHARMONIC – TCHAIKOVSKY’SROMEOANDJULIETHUDDERSFIELDTOWNHALLSchumann’s four symphonies are the most original essays in the form to be com-posed after Beethoven’s, as his fourth and final symphony amply demonstrates. Weare delighted that the BBC Philharmonic has become such an established part of theseason in recent years, and the orchestra is sure to thrill in a programme that alsoincludes Tchaikovsky’s ever-popular Fantasy Overture and a glorious violin concertofrom mid-20th century Hollywood’s composer of choice.Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy OvertureKorngold: Violin ConcertoSchumann: Symphony No. 4 in D minor (1841 version)Conductor: Juanjo MenaViolin: Erik SchumannTickets: £7-£21.50 (plus concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices

FRIDAY 19 FEBRUARYTOSATURDAY27FEBRUARYMRSSUNDERLANDMUSIC FESTIVALHUDDERSFIELDTOWNHALLCome along and join the audience at one of the country’smost prestigious festivals. Pay on the door £1-£3 formorning, afternoon and evening sessions. Reserve your seat for the renowned GalaEvening - compered by Dr Gordon Stewart - on Saturday 27 February at 7pm.Tickets available from the Visitor Information Centre in Huddersfield Library,tel: 01484 223200 or at the Town Hall box office on the night.

SATURDAY20FEBRUARY, 7.30PMSOUL INTENTIONRECORDSPRESENTKEEPINGTHEFAITHDEWSBURYTOWNHALLPlaying Northern Soul and Tamla Motown ClassicsTickets: £6 from Kirklees Booking Offices

MONDAY 1MARCH, 1PMORGANCONCERT - DRGORDONSTEWARTHUDDERSFIELDTOWNHALLM Phillips: Empire MarchD Buxtehude: Praeludium in D minorM Festing: Largo, Allegro, Aria and VariationsJ S Bach: Trio on Allein Gott in der Hoh sei HerR Vaughan Williams: RhosymedreJ Reubke: Sonata ‘The 94th Psalm’Tickets: £4 (£3 concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices or pay on the door

SATURDAY6MARCH, 7.30PMJUKEBOXHEROES - TRIBUTESTOPITNEY, NELSON,SEDAKA, SHANNON, ELVISANDVEECLECKHEATONTOWNHALLTickets: £12 from Kirklees Booking Offices

MONDAY8MARCH, 1PMORGANCONCERT - DANIELMOULT (LONDON)HUDDERSFIELDTOWNHALLJ S Bach: Prelude and Fugue in DJ S Bach: Trio in GC V Stanford: Fantasia and ToccataF Liszt: Consolation in D flatC Saint-Saens: Fantaisie in E flatC-M Widor: Adagio and Toccata (Symphonie 5)Tickets: £4 (£3 concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices or pay on the door

WEDNESDAY 10MARCH, 12.30PMDEWSBURYLUNCHTIMECONCERTKEVINGOWLANDANDANNETTESAUNDERSDEWSBURYTOWNHALLKevin Gowland is Principal Flute in the Orchestra of Opera North. Forthis, his second Dewsbury lunchtime concert, he is joined by pianistAnnette Saunders in a programme which includes music by Handeland Hamilton Harty, and ends with Francois Borne’s spectacularFantasy Brillante on themes from Carmen. Kevin’s last concert at theTown Hall was one of the highlights of 2006 - this is a concert not tobe missed.Tickets: £4 (£3 concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices or pay onthe door

WEDNESDAY 10MARCH, 7.30PMBJÖRNAGAIN2010 - HEREWEGOAGAINTOURHUDDERSFIELDTOWNHALLAs the news was announced that ABBA will finally join the Rock and Roll Hall of Famein the United States, tickets went on sale for BJÖRN AGAIN’s Here We Go Again tour.For a great night out BJÖRN AGAIN are hard to beat. With their authentic recreation ofthis legendary group they're sure to get everyone on their feet singing along to clas-sics such as Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Waterloo and many, many more hits.Tickets: £18.50 from Kirklees Booking Offices

TUESDAY 16THMARCHTOSATURDAY20, 7:15PM(2.15PMSATURDAYMATINEE)WHENTHELIGHTSGOONAGAINCLECKHEATONTOWNHALLHeckmondwike Players present an evening of pure nostalgia with this musical show,written by Roy Sault and set during the war years.A roller coaster of emotions will see you laugh and cry as you follow the story of aNorthern family (the Parkers) through difficult times and fun times, with rationing,Spam, air raids, Saturday night dances and the camp concert culminating in a VE/VJDay party. Features the songs We’ll Meet Again, White Cliffs of Dover and many otherwartime favourites.Tickets: £9.50 stalls £10.00 balcony (senior citizens/Under 16s and Students£7.50 stalls / £9.00 balcony) from Kirklees Booking Offices

FRIDAYMARCH 19, 8PMJIMMYCARR ISBACKWITHHIS ‘RAPIERWIT’HUDDERSFIELDTOWNHALLLaunched in August this year, Jimmy Carr’s ‘Rapier Wit’ tour will feature 120 minutes

of fresh, uncensored material, completely updated from that seen in any of his pre-vious performances and DVD releases. Catch him whilst he’s intown!

Tickets: £20.50 and £22.50 from Kirklees Booking Offices

SATURDAY20MARCH, 7.15PM(DOORSOPEN6.30PM)MASSEDBANDSCONCERTHUDDERSFIELDTOWNHALL

‘125’ Special – Brighouse andRastrick Band present their125th Massed Bands con-cert in a festive anniversarycelebration, featuring splen-did music under the baton ofGarry Cutt. Brighouse and

Rastrick’s guests are the star Salvationist ensemble,Enfield Citadel Band, who will bring their own unique con-tributions to this very special occasion.Tickets: £10-£15 (no concessions) from Kirklees BookingOffices

ERIK SCHUMANN - Huddersfield

BRIGHOUSE & RASTRICK- Huddersfield

JIMMY CARR - Huddersfield

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DEWSBURY TOWN HALL BOX OFFICE TEL: 01924 324 501Dewsbury Town Hall, Old Wakefield Rd, Dewsbury WF12 8DQHUDDERSFIELD INFORMATION CENTRE TEL: 01484 223 200Huddersfield Library, Princess Alexandra Walk, HuddersfieldHOLMFIRTH INFORMATION CENTRE TEL: 01484 222 44449 - 51 Huddersfield Rd, Holmfirth, Huddersfield HD9 3JP

TOWN HALLSwww.kirklees.gov.uk/events

TEA DANCESCleckheaton Town Hall, 2 - 4pmFebruary 18, 23 and 25March 2, 4, 9, 11, 25 and 30April 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 22 and 27Admission £1.50 including tea and biscuits

KIRKLEESBOOKINGOFFICES

February - April 2010

GENERAL ENQUIRIESTELEPHONE 01484 221 900

FRIDAY26MARCH, 8PM (DOORSOPEN7.30PM)CIRCUSOFHORRORS -WITHTHEIRBRANDNEWSHOW‘THEDAYOFTHEDEAD’HUDDERSFIELDTOWNHALLFollowing on from the huge success of The Asylum, The Circus of Horrors has had amajor revamp and is back rocking and shocking with a brand new show ‘The Day ofthe Dead’. Set in Mexico during the early 1900s, the cast of chaosmongers transportthe body of their doyen Dr Haze to a remote area of Mexico. Beginning with a funeralcavalcade through the adjacent and decrepit streets they reach their destination.Unbeknown to them they have settled in a former burial ground of Aztec Warriors.There, they join the local inhabitants’ Day of the Dead rituals to try and revive theiresteemed leader. All of course with disastrous consequences.Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult and the show is not recommended forunder 12sTickets: £8 - £21 (concs £1.00 off for passport holders & students only) from KirkleesBooking Offices

SATURDAY27MARCH, 7.15PM (DOORSOPEN6.30PM)SKELMANTHORPEBANDWITHSPECIALGUESTFARYLSMITHHUDDERSFIELDTOWNHALLSkelmanthorpe Band in concert with special guest, Britain’s got Talent finalist 2008,Faryl Smith. A rare opportunity to witness the superb voice of this remarkableteenager, of which Simon Cowell commented, ‘Literally one in a million, the most tal-ented youngster I have ever heard’ and Katherine Jenkins said, ‘Breathtaking voice,simply stunning.’Tickets: £10-£18 (no concessions) from Kirklees Booking Officesor contact Graham Crosland, tel: 01484 864539

MONDAY29MARCH, 1PMORGANCONCERT - DRGORDONSTEWARTHUDDERSFIELDTOWNHALLN Cocker: Tuba TuneJ S Bach: Trio on Allein Gott in der Hoh sei HerJ S Bach: Prelude and Fugue in CE Lemare: BerceuseE Lemare: Scherzo FugueA W Ketelby: Sanctuary of the HeartJ Healey Willan: Introduction, Passacaglia and FugueTickets: £4 (£3 concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices or pay on the door

MONDAY29MARCHTOSATURDAY3APRIL, 7.30PMMATINEEPERFORMANCEWED31MARCHAT3PMTHE INTERVIEWDEWSBURYTOWNHALLThe Interview is a thought provoking play depict-ing a singular account of the Holocaust. PhillipCarter, an enthusiastic reporter arranges an inter-view with a holocaust survivor, Ms Ruben. Hisenthusiasm and personal crusade to show theworld why the holocaust happened, is demol-ished once he comes face to face with Ms Ruben.The reporter transitions almost immediately frominterviewer, to interviewee. Ms Ruben’s firsthandaccount of life in the holocaust quickly exposesthe common naivety the reporter shows, a char-acteristic shared by the majority of modern peo-ple to date.This play by Jayson F A Bartlett is premiering inDewsbury and touring to theatres near you.Tickets £5, £11 and £20 (concessions £3 offthe top two ticket prices and discounts forgroups)From Kirklees Booking Offices

THURSDAY 1APRIL, 7.30PMORCHESTRAOFOPERANORTHELGARCELLOCONCERTOHUDDERSFIELDTOWNHALLWe have become used to welcoming Paul Watkins to Huddersfield in his role as con-ductor, but this year he returns to his roots to perform the Elgar Cello Concerto. If yousaw his performance of this work televised live from the First Night of the Proms twoyears ago, you’ll know what a profoundly moving experience is his interpretation ofthis work. In the second half, the First Symphony of William Walton, a composer withstrong links to Huddersfield; it’s a work brimming with rhythmic energy and drive.Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas TallisElgar: Cello Concerto in E minorWalton: Symphony No. 1 in BbConductor: Bramwell ToveyCello: Paul WatkinsTickets: £7-£21.50 (plus concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices

SATURDAY 10APRIL, 7.30PM60SNIGHTOUT - TRIBUTESTOTHEEVERLYBROTHERS,CLIFFRICHARDANDTHESHADOWSCLECKHEATONTOWNHALLTickets: £12 from Kirklees Booking Offices

MONDAY 12APRIL, 1PMORGANCONCERTDANIELCOOK (SALISBURYCATHEDRAL)HUDDERSFIELDTOWNHALLF Mendelssohn: Overture to St PaulW Alcock: Impromptu in GW Walton: Coronation March: Orb and SceptreP Whitlock: Canzona and ScherzettoJ Jongen: Sonata EroicaTickets: £4 (£3 concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices or pay on the door

WEDNESDAY 14APRIL, 12.30PMDEWSBURYLUNCHTIMEANDREWLONGANDJOHNWILSONDEWSBURYTOWNHALLAssociate Leader of the Orchestra of Opera North, Andrew Long, teams up again withlong-time favourite pianist John Wilson for their first performance together inDewsbury. They will be performing Elgar’s beautiful violin sonata before taking us ona whistle-stop tour of Spain with Manuel de Falla’s Suite of Spanish Dances. Theirprogramme ends with a set of salon favourites by Kreisler.Tickets: £4 (£3 concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices or pay on the door

SATURDAY 17APRIL, 7.30PMSLAITHWAITEPHILHARMONICORCHESTRALANDSCAPEANDMUSICHUDDERSFIELDTOWNHALLElgar – Froissart OvertureBenjamin Ellin – Harp Concerto (World Premiere)Elgar – Symphony No. 1Conductor: Benjamin EllinHarp: Deian RowlandsElgar’s compositional voice and success wereslow and often painful in process. From humblebeginnings he has become a symbol of Britishmusic and British landscape. However, it’s not in the Pomp and Circumstance that wehear the real Elgar but rather, and in particular, in his First Symphony, a work full ofmelody, yearning and triumph, it is a true British masterpiece.Tickets: £7-£14.50 (with concessions) Children free in Area and Gallery when accom-panied by an adult, available from Kirklees Booking OfficesPre-concert talk at 6.30pm, free to all ticket holders.

SUNDAY 18APRIL, 6PM (DOORSOPEN5.45PM)CHINOOKCLARINETQUARTETHUDDERSFIELDTOWNHALLLocal clarinet teacher Maria Insua Cao per-forms with the Chinook Clarinet Quartet inan exciting evening of music. Repertoirewill include classical and jazz works along-side music written especially for Chinookby local Huddersfield based composers.www.chinookclarinetquartet.co.ukTickets: £10 adults (£5 concessions) fromKirklees Booking Offices from 1 March

TUESDAY20APRIL, 7PMAMUSICALEVENINGFORSENIORCITIZENSHUDDERSFIELDTOWNHALLHuddersfield Rotary Club presents a musical evening for senior citizens featuring TheLindley Band and Honley Male Voice Choir.Admission: by ticket only available free from the Visitor Information Office inHuddersfield Library from Thursday 1 April.

SATURDAY24APRIL, 7.30PMHUDDERSFIELDPHILHARMONICORCHESTRAACONCERTOFENGLISHMUSICHUDDERSFIELDTOWNHALLTickets: from £5 plus concessions

MONDAY26APRIL, 1PMORGANCONCERT - DRGORDONSTEWARTHUDDERSFIELDTOWNHALLT Salome: Allegro SymphoniqueA Vivaldi: Concerto in A Minor (first movement)G F Handel: Organ Concerto ‘The Cuckoo and the nightingale’Roger-Ducasse: PastoraleA Hollins: In SpringtimeP Whitlock: Plymouth SuiteTickets: £4 (£3 concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices or pay on the door

PAUL WATKINS - Huddersfield

DR GORDON STEWART - Huddersfield

CIRCUS OF HORRORS - Huddersfield

FARYL SMITH - Huddersfield

ENTERTAINMENT GUIDETOWNHALLS

WEDNESDAY28APRIL, 7.30PMORCHESTRAOFOPERANORTH - THEPLANETSHUDDERSFIELDTOWNHALLHolst’s The Planets is one of those popular works that, however familiar one may bewith them from recordings, seem always to yield fresh wonders when experiencedlive. In this concert we celebrate the talent of the next generation, with prize winnersfrom Leeds Piano and Conducting Competitions, and in The Planets we are delightedto be joined by students from the University of Huddersfield.Beethoven: Fidelio OvertureBeethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in GHolst: The PlanetsConductor: Alexander ShelleyTickets: £7-£21.50 (plus concessions) from Kirklees Booking Offices

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The BJC is the second largest con-vention of its type in the world(second only to the European Jug-gling Convention) and attracts del-egates from across the world, as wellas world renowned circus per-formers.

The first BJC was held in 1988 inLondon, organised by Phillip Max-well-Stewart (better known as MaxOddball) and has been operating on ayearly basis ever since. It has been held inmost major cities across the UK includ-ing Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff, Notting-ham, Edinburgh and Birmingham.

In Huddersfield the Convention willbe held at New College, where there willbe four days of workshops ranging fromThree Diabolo basics to the Five BallTrick Swap as well as special interestworkshops, like Nail-Up-The-Nose andWhip Cracking.

This year the Convention is also host-ing by the British Balloon ModellingConvention and the British Young Jug-gler of the Year competition.

Also at the Convention site will be theRenegades stage, where every night per-formers can premiere new routines orperform one off tricks and silly stunts.Traders from across Britain will beselling circus equipment and clothing.

Saturday 10 April is an exciting day,when the British Juggling Olympicsinvades Huddersfield Town Centre withthe annual Juggling Olympics. The

Olympics include 5 Ball High Throw,Long Distance Club Passing, and an Eggand Spoon Race. There’s also a chancefor the public to take part in some of theOlympics.

For the first time ever, the BritishJuggling Convention is also hosting TheUnicycle Trials, with complex obstaclecourses for unicyclist and prizes given forthe winners.

To top it all, world renowned per-formers are giving a once-in-a-lifetimeshow at Huddersfield Town Hall in theevening. Tickets are limited and will beon sale from early March.

The 2010 British Juggling Conventionin Huddersfield is organised by KaotikArts, a juggling and circus skills com-pany based in Kirklees. Established byStacie Murphy in 2006, Kaotik Artsprovides a platform for young people andperformers to collaborate on projectsand share skills. Kaotik Arts has per-formed at Fire in the Sky in Huddersfieldand at the Imbolc Fire Festival inMarsden

For more information please visit theBritish Juggling Convention website atwww.bjc2010.co.uk or search Facebookfor the British Juggling Convention2010.

Tickets for the BritishJuggling Convention

4-day ticket £75 until 24 February£85 on the door

4 day tickets include a ticket to the Saturdayevening show at

Huddersfield Town HallDay tickets Wed/Thurs/Fri - £25

Saturday - £20 Sunday £10Available on the door

ART, CRAFTS AND SCULPTURE❑ EASTER CRAFTS - Easter crafts drop-in for all the family FRI 26 MAR2.30PM Lepton Library, 56 Highgate Lane, Lepton, Huddersfield, HD8 0HB.Admission/Enquiries: Drop in event - no need to book Lepton Library 01484222711 WED 7 APR 2.30PM - 3.30PM & 3.30PM - 4.30PM Kirkburton Library,Turnshaws Road, Kirkburton, HD8 0RT. Kirkburton Library 01484 222710 WED7 APR 2.30PM - 4.30PM Mirfield Library, Easthorpe Lodge, Huddersfield Road,Mirfield, WF14 8AN. Mirfield Library 01924 326470 FRI 9 APR 2.30PM -4.00PM Kirkheaton Library, Fields Rise, Kirkheaton, Huddersfield, HD5 0LZ.Kirkheaton Library 01484 223560 Rawthorpe and Dalton Library andInformation Centre, 23-25 Ridgeway, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 9QJ.Rawthorpe/Dalton Library and Information Centre 01484 226622 MON 12 APR2.30PM - 4.30PM Skelmanthorpe Library and Information Centre, CouncilOffices, 24 Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe, HD8 9DA. SkelmanthorpeLibrary and Information Centre 01484 222923 TUE 13/14 APR 2.30PM -3.30PM & 3.30PM - 4.30PM Denby Dale Library, Wakefield Road, Denby Dale,HD8 8RX. Admission/Enquiries: Free event, booking advisable - Denby DaleLibrary 01484 222904 THUR 15 APR 2.30PM - 4.00PM Shepley Library andInformation Centre, Marsh Lane, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8AE. Shepley01484 222712 FRI 16 APR 2.30PM Almondbury Library, Stocks Walk,Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8XB. Almondbury Library and InformationCentre 01484 223183

❑ SPRING STORIES AND CRAFTS - Step into spring with stories and crafts.For age 5+ yrs WED 7 APR 10.30AM Honley Library, West Avenue, Honley,Holmfirth, HD9 6HF. Admission/Enquiries: Honley Library 01484 222340 THUR8 APR 10.30AM Holmfirth Library, 47 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3JH.Admission/Enquiries: Holmfirth Library 01484 222430 Meltham Library andInformation Centre, Meltham Town Hall, Huddersfield Road, Meltham, HD94AG. Admission/Enquiries: free Meltham Library and Information Centre 01484222606 MON 12 APR 2.30PM Marsden Library, Marsden Mechanics Hall, PeelStreet, Marsden, HD7 6BW. Marsden Library 01924 222555 WED 14 APR10.30AM Slaithwaite Library, 8 Britannia Road, Slaithwaite, HD7 5HG.Slaithwaite Library 01484 222500 WED 14 APR 2.30PM Golcar Library, TownEnd, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4QD. Golcar Library 01484 222138.

❑ HOORAY FOR HERBS - Decorate a plant pot, Sow herbs and take home forhealthy tasty meals! Plant pots, compost and seeds will be provided. WED 7APR 2.30PM - 4.00PM Birkby Fartown Library and Information Centre, WaspNest Road, Fartown, Huddersfield, HD1 6HA. Admission/Enquiries: Free event.Booking essential. Please call in or ring the library. 01484 223098 THUR 8 APR- 2.30PM - 4.00PM Chestnut Centre, 2a Chestnut Street, Deighton,Huddersfield, HD2 1HJ. Chestnut Centre Library and Information Centre 01484224234 TUE 13 APR 2.30PM - 4.00PM Huddersfield Children's Library,Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield,HD1 2SU. Admission/Enquiries: Huddersfield Children's Library 01484 221956THUR 15 APR 2.30PM - 4.00PM Lindley Library and Information Centre, LidgetStreet, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3JP. Admission/Enquiries: Lindley Library andInformation Centre 01484 222172

❑ SEED PLANTING - Come and find out how to plant seeds and learn the bestways to look after them. Aimed at 5 - 12 year olds. Free event. Bookingessential. MON 12 APR 2.00PM - 3.00PM Birstall Library and InformationCentre, Market Street, Birstall, WF17 9EN. Tickets from Birstall Library &Information Centre 01924 326227 TUE 13 APR 10.30AM - 11.30PMHeckmondwike Library, Walkley Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0LY. Please call inor ring the library. Heckmondwike Library 01924 325637 THUR 15 APR 2.00PM- 3.00PM Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX. Pleasecall in or ring 01274 335170 Cleckheaton Library 01274 335170

❑ FROGS - Come and try our frog themed activities and crafts. Suitable for 4 -12 year olds WED 14 10.30AM - 11.30AM Dewsbury Library, Dewsbury RetailPark, Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EQ Admission/Enquiries: Free event,Booking essential. Place tickets available at the library from March 1st. ThornhillLees Library and Information Centre 01924 324178 WED 14 10.30AM -11.30AM Batley Library, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. Admission/Enquiries:Free event, booking is essential Thornhill Lees Library and Information Centre

Easter Holiday Fun at NostellPriory & Parkland, nr WakefieldEaster ActivitiesFriday 2 April, 11am - 2pmCreate your own Easter decorations and have a go atmaking your very own bunch of daffodils.Normal admission applies.

Easter EggstravaganzaSunday 4 & Monday 5 April, 11am - 4pmWe have an Easter egg hunt in the gardens and a trailin the house. With face painting, egg and spoon racesand other Easter fun.£1.50 per trail, face painting £1, normal admissionapplies.

For more information visit:www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nostell or call 01924 863892.

Registered charity no. 205846 Time Well Spent

WWHHAATT’’SS OONN MARCH/APRIL 501924 324178 WED 14 10.30AM - 11.30AM ThornhillLees Library and Information Centre, 53 Brewery Lane,Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 9DU. Thornhill LeesLibrary and Information Centre 01924 324178Admission/Enquiries: Free event, booking essential.Place tickets available at library from March 1st.

❑ EVERY DAY UNTIL SAT 6 MAR GALLERYOPENING TIMES Batley Art Gallery, Market Place,Batley, WF17 5DA. DEWSBURY ARTS GROUPSPRING EXHIBITION - The popular annual SpringExhibition of artwork by professional and amateur localartists returns. Admission/Enquiries: Free entry. Accessto first floor gallery via stairs or lift Batley Art Gallery01924 326021

❑ EVERY MON - SAT UNTIL 13 MAR GALLERYOPENING TIMES Huddersfield Art Gallery, PrincessAlexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU.DIALOGUES: JAKE ATTREE EXHIBITION - Drawingsand paintings reflecting the changing face ofHuddersfield town centre, with a selection oftopographical pictures from the early nineteenthcentury, from the Kirklees Collection.Admission/Enquiries: Huddersfield Art Gallery 01484221964

❑ WED 17 FEB 10.30AM. Dewsbury Library,Dewsbury Retail Park, Railway Street, Dewsbury,WF12 8EQ. MARDI GRAS AT DEWSBURY LIBRARY- Make your own carnival masks and musicalinstruments. Admission/Enquiries: Booking required.Phone or visit Dewsbury Library, tickets available from4th Jan. Dewsbury Library 01924 325080

❑ WED 17 FEB 1.30PM - 3.30PM Huddersfield ArtGallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD12SU. MATERIALS, METHODS AND MAKINGMARKS DROP-IN WORKSHOP - Come along for thisdrop in workshop exploring a variety of artwork ondisplay. Try out some new techniques and create yourown artwork to take home. Open to families and allages. Admission/Enquiries: free of charge, no need tobook. Huddersfield Art Gallery 01484 221964

❑ DRAGON MASK MAKING WORKSHOP - Use yourimagination and a variety of materials to decorate amask for Chinese New Year. Children under the age of8 must be accompanied by an adult. WED 17 FEB2.30PM - 3.30PM Chestnut Centre, 2a Chestnut Street,Deighton, Huddersfield, HD2 1HJ.Admission/Enquiries: Chestnut Centre Library andInformation Centre 01484 224234 THUR 18 FEB2.30PM-3.30PM Lindley Library and InformationCentre, Lidget Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3JP.Admission/Enquiries: Lindley Library and InformationCentre 01484 222172

❑ THUR 18 FEB 11.00AM - 1.00PM & 2.00PM -4.00PM Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park,Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ. RECYCLEDRICHES - Half term holiday fun to link our RoughGuide to Rag Rugs exhibition. Recycle all sorts ofscraps and rubbish into something really original andcreative. Admission/Enquiries: Tolson MemorialMuseum 01484 223830

❑ THUR 18 & FRI 19 FEB 1.30PM - 3.30PMHuddersfield Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk,Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. DRAWING INTO PAINTINGWORKSHOP WITH JAKE ATTREE - To accompanyhis Dialogues exhibition, Jake Attree will lead thisinspiring drawing and painting course for young peopleaged 11-18. This session is part of a course runningover 2 afternoons. Booking is essential.Admission/Enquiries: Contact Ruth Gamble for costsand bookings Ruth Gamble 01484 221964

❑ THUR 18 FEB 2.00PM - 3.00PM CleckheatonLibrary, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX.MAKE YOUR OWN PUPPET THEATRE - Come andmake your very own puppet theatre out of a cereal box!Free - all materials provided. Admission/Enquiries:Free event, booking essential 01274 335170

❑ EVERY THUR 7.30PM Waring Green CommunityCentre, Garden Road, Brighouse, HD6 2AX.BRIGHOUSE ART CIRCLE - EVERY THURSDAY -Brighouse Art Circle welcomes new members of allabilities. It is a friendly society with a variedprogramme. This includes demonstrations, workshops,life models and exhibitions. During the summer monthsthere are also some Tuesday afternoon outdoormeetings. Admission/Enquiries: Les Boothroyd 01484316236

❑ SATS 20 FEB; 13 MAR & 3 APR & TUES,WED &THUR 6/7/8 APR 10.00AM - 4.00PM Oakwell HallCountry Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG.WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOPS AT OAKWELL - Anew programme of 1 day Saturday workshops fordifferent abilities commences in November through toApril. Run by local artist Richard Gawthorpe using thespectacular surroundings of Oakwell Hall asinspiration. Admission/Enquiries: I day course £22 .Booking essential Oakwell Hall 01924 326240

❑ VARIOUS SESSIONS AND TIMES. CONTACT THEWORKSHOP FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. WestYorkshire Print Workshop, 75a Huddersfield Road,Mirfield, WF14 8AT. NEW PRINTMAKING COURSES -A variety of courses available for beginners andexperienced in screen printing, etching, textile printing,collagraph, photo-etching, kiln formed glass jewelleryand felt-making and mixed-media.Admission/Enquiries: All courses are run on thepremises. Pre - booking required West Yorkshire PrintWorkshop 01924 497646

❑ WED 24 FEB 7.30PM - 9.30PM Spen X Social Club,Moorlands House, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD193SU. FLOWER ARRANGING / FLORAL ARTDEMONSTRATION - A demonstration of FlowerArranging / Floral Art - Magic of the East.Admission/Enquiries: Guest admission payable on thedoor £4 per person

❑ FRI 12 & 26 FEB - 8.00PM (DOORS OPEN 7.30PM)Denby St John the Evangelist Church, Denby Lane,

Upper Denby, HD8 8UN. MOVIE NIGHTS – Breakfastat Tiffany’s (PG) - Monthly Friday Evening Film Nights -showing a different film each month. 26 Feb - The Boyin the Stripped Pyjamas (12A)- Children under 12 to beaccompanied by an adult. Seats subject to availability(just turn up!) and bring a cushion for extra comfort.Free entry (donations welcomed).www.achurchnearyou.com/denby-st-john-the-evangelist

❑ WED 3 MAR 7.00PM - 9.00PM West Yorkshire PrintWorkshop, 75a Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AT.LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS - Untutored life drawing.Admission/Enquiries: £5 per session for non members,Free to WYPW members and Kirklees residents aged55 and over. Wheelchair access and disabled toiletfacilities. West Yorkshire Print Workshop 01924 497646

❑ RUNS FROM SAT 6 MAR UNTIL SAT 3 APR -GALLERY OPENING TIMES Smith Art Gallery, HalifaxRoad, Brighouse, HD6 2AF. BRIGHOUSE ARTCIRCLE'S 62ND ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION - TheBrighouse Art Circle's 62nd Annual Art Exhibition is tobe held at the Smith Art Gallery, Brighouse. It will beopened on 6 March 2010 at 3.00pm by the Mayor ofCalderdale. Over 100 original works of art will be forsale at fantastic prices. Admission is free. Enquiries:Les Boothroyd 01484 316236

❑ FRI 12 MAR 7.30PM Netherthong J & I School,School Street, Netherthong, Huddersfield, HD9 3EB.FLORAL DEMONSTRATION - Netherthong Playgrouppresent a Floral Demonstration by Carl Wilde. Afundraising event. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £12(includes glass of wine on arrival) available fromNetherthong Post Office and Londis, Netherthong orfrom Hazel on 07813 134968

❑ SUN 14 MAR 2.00PM - 4.00PM Oakwell HallCountry Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG.MOTHERS DAY CRAFTS - Make something specialfor your mum or someone special with our craftssession in the Visitor Centre Barn.Admission/Enquiries: Eric Brown 01924 326240

❑ RUNS FROM 19/03/2010 TO 10/04/2010INCLUSIVE. Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery,Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU.HUDDERSFIELD PHOTO-IMAGING CLUB ANNUALEXHIBITION 2010 - This is an exhibition ofphotographs by club members. Free AdmissionHuddersfield Library 01484 221959

❑ SAT/SUN 27/28 MAR 9.30AM - 4.30PM Nabs Wood,Silkstone Common, Barnsley, S75 4QZ. DRY STONEWALLING COURSE - A weekend course to learn theancient craft of dry stone walling Admission/Enquiries:Les Young 07952 551025

❑ SUN 28 MAR 10.30PM - 4.00PM Tolson Museum,Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield,

HD5 8DJ. RAG RUG WORKSHOP-SPRINGTIMEFLOWERS - Try your hand at traditional rug makingtechniques. Enjoy experimenting with modern fabricsto create something fresh and floral for spring. Ideal forbeginners, tools and some materials providedAdmission/Enquiries: Booking essential Cost perworkshop is £35.00 per adult. Tolson MemorialMuseum 01484 223830

❑ FROM FRI 2 APR - FRI 16 APR - EXCLUDESSUNS & MON 5 APR - GALLERY OPENING TIMES.Huddersfield Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk,Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. EASTER QUIZ ANDDRAWING ACTIVITY - Come along to HuddersfieldArt Gallery over the holidays to participate in this funEaster activity. Admission/Enquiries: Free activity.Huddersfield Art Gallery 01484 221964

❑ TUE/WED/THUR 6/7/8 APR 10.00AM - 4.00PMOakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF179LG. WATER COLOUR WORKSHOPS AT OAKWELL- A new three day course for all abilities run by localartist Richard Gawthorpe. Participants learn how todevelop a picture from a photograph of their ownchoice. Admission/Enquiries: Booking essential.Course cost £65 per person Oakwell Hall 01924326240

❑ WED 7 APR 1.00PM - 4.00PM Bagshaw Museum,Wilton Park, Batley, WF17 0AS. EASTER BLINGTHING - Come to the Easter egg-stravaganza. Eaterholiday crafts for everyone inspired by the sparkly andcolourful museum displays. Admission/Enquiries: Freeactivity Bagshaw Museum 01924 326155

❑ WED 7 APR 6.00PM Holmfirth Library, 47Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3JH. BEDTIMESTORIES FOR THE UNDER 5'S - Bring your Teddyand your pyjamas! Milk and biscuits provided.Admission/Enquiries: Free event. Holmfirth Library01484 222430

❑ THUR 8 APR 1.30PM - 3.30PM Huddersfield ArtGallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD12SU. MAKING SILK PAPER- CHILDREN'S HOLIDAYWORKSHOP - Inspired by a wide variety of artwork ondisplay we will create our own patterns and imagesusing silk fibers! This fun workshop is suitable forchildren and families of all ages (under 8s must beaccompanied by an adult).Admission/Enquiries:Booking is essential. This workshop costs £3.50 perchild, or £3 with a Kirklees Passport. Children under 8must be accompanied by an adult. Ruth Gamble01484 221964

❑ FRI/SAT 9/10 APR 10.00AM - 4.00PM LindleyMethodist Church Centre, East Street, Huddersfield,HD3 3ND. IMPERIAL QUILTERS 2010 EXHIBITION -A Exhibition by a local quilt group, Imperial Quilterswork including quilts, patchwork; traders, sales table,

lunch and refreshments throughout the day (providedby Lindley Methodist Church). An excellent event notto be missed. Admission/Enquiries: £1.50 adultschildren free June Durkin 01484 348314

❑ FRI 9 APR 1.00PM - 3.00PM Huddersfield ArtGallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD12SU. PAINTING PORTRAITS- CHILDREN'SHOLIDAY WORKSHOP - Paint your own realistic orwacky self-portrait in this workshop. We will exploreartwork in the gallery and experiment with differentideas and techniques. This workshop is suitable forchildren and families of all ages (under 8s must beaccompanied by an adult). Admission/Enquiries:Booking is essential. Places cost £3.50 per child, or£3 with a Kirklees Passport Ruth Gamble 01484221964

❑ THUR/FRI 15/16 APR 1.30PM - 3.30PMHuddersfield Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk,Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. MAPPING SPACES ANDMAKING SPACE- WORKSHOP FOR CHILDRENAND YOUNG PEOPLE - Don't miss these excitingworkshops led by sculptor Liadin Cooke. Inspired byher exhibition in the art gallery, we will explorearchitecture and mapping and create imaginativeartworks to take home. This workshop is suitable forchildren and young people aged 8 and over. Bookingis essential Admission/Enquiries: Places for the twoafternoons cost £7 per child, or £6 with a KirkleesPassport. Ruth Gamble 01484 221964

EXHIBITIONS, TALKS AND LEARNING❑ WED 17 FEB 10AM - 12 NOON HuddersfieldLibrary, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. FAMILY HISTORYADVICE SESSION - An informal advice session foranyone interested in family history. A member of theHuddersfield and District Family History Society,together with Local Studies Staff will be available toanswer queries relating to family history and to offeradvice and guidance. Beginners are welcome.Admission/Enquiries: Pam Riding 01484 221949

❑ RUNS UNTIL SUN 18 APR - MUSEUM OPENINGTIMES Red House Museum, Oxford Road, Gomersal,Cleckheaton, BD19 4JP. MARY TAYLOR - ANINDEPENDENT YORKSHIREWOMAN' EXHIBITION- Discover the pioneering 19th Century life of earlyfeminist Mary Taylor of Red House, great friend andinspiration to Charlotte Bronte. Mary's exceptional lifeincluded emigrating to New Zealand and starting abusiness, leading expeditions of young womenmountain climbing in Europe and writing radicalfeminist articles and books. Access by stairs only.Admission/Enquiries: Admission free. Access bystairs only Helga Hughes 01274 335100

■ TIMES PAST: See Exhibitions, Talks and Learning Examiner ref: 52-3712 Huddersfield Daily Examiner

WWHHAATT’’SS OONN6 MARCH/APRIL❑ RUNS UNTIL SAT 18 APR - MUSEUM OPENING TIMES TolsonMuseum, Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD58DJ. A ROUGH GUIDE TO RAG RUGS - An exhibition oftraditional and contemporary rag rugs. Find out about their historicorigins, be surprised by their splendour, and discover how thistextile craft has gone global. Includes colourful hooked andprodded rugs, subtle shirred and braided rugs, even a stunning ragrug birthday cake. Admission/Enquiries: Free Tolson MemorialMuseum

❑ WED 17 FEB & EVERY SECOND WED THEREAFTER 2.00PM- 4.00PM Birstall Library and Information Centre, Market Street,Birstall, WF17 9EN. FAMILY HISTORY - Have you ever wonderedwho your ancestors were? Where and how they lived. Come toBirstall Library and Information Centre where you can accessrecords via the Ancestry web site. A member of the HuddersfieldFamily History Society will be on hand to get you started or to giveyou tips and advice and help in creating your own family tree.Admission/Enquiries: Birstall Library 01924 326227

❑ WED 17 FEB 7.30PM - 9.15PM Huddersfield Methodist Mission,3-13 Lord Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1QA. TALK AND SLIDESHOW - India places, people and wildlife. Short illustrated talkabout India by John Mather. Admission/Enquiries: Pay on the door.Members £2 non members £3 Robert Haigh 01484 306863

❑ MON 15 - SAT 20 FEB 7.30PM - 9.00PM HuddersfieldObservatory, off Blackmoorfoot Road, Crosland Hill, Huddersfield,HD4 7AF. OBSERVATORY OPEN WEEK - View the first quarterMoon and Mars. Subject to clear skies and low/no winds.Admission/Enquiries: Full price £2, concessions £1 HuddersfieldAstronomical Society 01484 348754

❑ WED 17 FEB 7.30PM Kirkburton Library, Turnshaws Road,Kirkburton, HD8 0RT. AN EVENING WITH LESLEY PEARSE - anopportunity to come and meet Best Selling author Lesley Pearse.Admission/Enquiries: Kirkburton Library 01484 222710

❑ THUR 18 FEB 10.30AM Batley Library, Market Place, Batley,WF17 5DA. IAN BLAND: PERFORMANCE POET - Ian Bland is apublished poet and a lively performer. He will deliver a fun andinteractive performance of his work and then children will get achance to write a piece of poetry of their own. Admission/Enquiries:Booking required. Phone or visit Batley Library from 4th Jan. BatleyLibrary 01924 326021 THUR 18 FEB 2.00PM Thornhill LeesLibrary and Information Centre, 53 Brewery Lane, Thornhill Lees,Dewsbury, WF12 9DU. Admission/Enquiries: Thornhill Lees Libraryand Information Centre 01924 324178

❑ THUR 18 FEB 7.30PM Holmfirth Civic Hall, Huddersfield Road,Holmfirth, HD9 3AS. NEW MILL PAST AND PRESENT INPICTURES AND DOCUMENTS - An illustrated talk by DavidCockman using pictures and documents collected by CivicSocieties Local History Group. Admission/Enquiries: Visitors £1 onthe door

❑ EVERY TUE UNTIL 25 MAY 9.30AM - 12 NOON Batley Library,Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. FIND YOUR PAST! - Have youever wondered who your ancestors were? Where and how theylived?. Admission/Enquiries: Free admission Batley Library 01924326021

❑ TUES 23 FEB 10.00AM Oakes Baptist Church, Baker Street,Oakes, Huddersfield, HD3 3ER. SOME HIGHER EDUCATIONALEXPERIENCES - A talk by Mr. Don Kirkby. Visitors Welcome.Organised by Huddersfield Pennine Probus Club.Admission/Enquiries: D Laycock 01484 651030

❑ TUES 23 FEB 7.15PM Technical Services, Room W5/10,University of Huddersfield, off Firth Street, Huddersfield, HD3 THEATLANTIC SEABOARD' - The lecture by Steve Speak - Tyne &Wear Museums, will illustrate the mix of cultural differences andinfluences from the far north of Norway to the Iberian Peninsula.Admission/Enquiries: Visitors £2 on the door, Branch sub £7 perannum J Broadbent 01484 650171

❑ LAST WED IN EVERY MONTH 10.00AM - 12 NOONHuddersfield Library, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. COFFEE MORNINGAND 'SHODDY TOWN TALES' TALK - Our regular coffee morningwith guest speaker Fred Butler presenting 'Shoddy Town Tales' - a'humorous trip down memory lanes of the 1950s, 60s and 70s'Admission/Enquiries: Free event. Located in the Light ReadingRoom Huddersfield Lending Library 01484 221959

❑ VARIOUS DATES, TIMES AND VENUES ACROSS KIRKLEES.Volunteering Kirklees, 15 Lord Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1QB.INTRODUCTION TO VOLUNTEERING WORKSHOPS - Wouldyou like to find out more about Volunteering? join one of our freeworkshops and see what volunteering can do for you, hear what itslike to be a volunteer, look at your own skills and find out whatsupport is available to you. Admission/Enquiries: Free event, formore info and to book a place Contact Volunteering Kirklees 01484518457

❑ EVERY THUR FROM 25 FEB UNTIL 15 APR 4.30PM-6.00PM.Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX.LIVING WITH HEARING LOSS COURSE - A free eight weekcourse to help anyone, whatever your age, to cope with hearingloss. Admission/Enquiries: Free course but booking for the full 8weeks is essential Cleckheaton Library 01274 335170

❑ LAST THUR IN EVERY MONTH 7.30PM - 9.00PM AlexandraHouse Spa, 2 Murray Road, Edgerton, Huddersfield, HD2 2AD.DANCE WITH LIFE - A unique opportunity to make a magicaldifference to your life, with meditation, meaningful moments andmeeting like-minded people. A monthly meeting, last Thursday ofeach month, 7.30-9.00pm. Feel inspired, have a more positiveapproach to life, feel more confident and learn new skills to helpyou feel more at peace with yourself. Admission/Enquiries: LastThursday of each month Maxine Stead 01484 303786

❑ SAT/SUN 27/28/ FEB SAT/SUN 6/7 MAR & 12 - 15 APR10.00AM - 4.00PM Proper Job Theatre Company, 48a ByramArcade, Westgate, Huddersfield, HD1 1ND. INTRODUCTION TONLP (NEURO LINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING) - If one person iscapable of doing something then, potentially, anyone is.' NLP is thesubjective study of human behaviour. In a two part workshop that isin a relaxed, informal and enjoyable atmosphere you will beintroduced to NLP in an engaging and interactive programme.Admission/Enquiries: Stage 2 - £200, Both stages together £375Naomi Whitman 01484 514687

❑ SAT 27 FEB 10.30AM - 11.30AM Dewsbury Library, DewsburyRetail Park, Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EQ. DIARY OF ADEWSBURY LADY - An illustrated talk giving the intriguing storybehind the diary of a Dewsbury lady written in 1911.Admission/Enquiries: Free talk, but admission by ticket availablefrom Dewsbury Library 01924 325080

❑ TUE 27 APR 10 AM Oakes Baptist Church, Baker Street HD33ER. Marie Curie Cancer Care - A talk organised by Huddersfield

Pennine Probus Club. Visitors welcome. Mr D Laycock 01484651030

❑ SUN 28 FEB 11.00AM - 3.00PM George Hotel, St GeorgesSquare, Huddersfield, HD1 1JA. SPRING WEDDING FAYRE 2010- Come and see a fabulous range of exhibitors and goods, whileyou are here look around our elegant hotel that dates back to1687and is a perfect setting for your special day.Admission/Enquiries: £1.00 per person to include refreshmentsHeidi Foxhall 01484 515444

❑ MON 1 MAR 7.30PM - 9.30PM Huddersfield Town Hall,Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. FOLLY HALL MILL - ASOCIAL HISTORY - A talk based on the Huddersfield CivicSociety's oral history project and DVD. Admission/Enquiries: Freeto members or £1 on the door. David Griffiths 01484 540309

❑ THUR 4 MAR 7.00PM Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road,Dewsbury, WF12 8DD. THE EMPIRE THEATRE - A talk by RichardGray on one of Dewsbury's lost treasures The Empire Theatre.Admission/Enquiries: 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm start (tea and coffeeserved from 7.00 pm) Members free, Non members £3.00

❑ FRI 5 MAR 7.30PM Huddersfield Astronomical & PhilosophicalSoc. Club Room, 4a Railway Street, Huddersfield, HD1. WASP -FROM FIXING LEAKS TO FINDING PLANETS. - A public lectureby Dr Pierre Maxted - reader in Astrophysics, Research InstituteFor Environment, Physical Sciences and Applied Mathematics.Organised by Huddersfield Astronomical and Philosophical Society.Admission/Enquiries: £2.00 includes refreshments. HuddersfieldAstronomical Society 01484 348754

❑ FRI 5 MAR 7.45PM Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street,Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. A ROYAL ANGLO-SAXON CEMETERYAT STREET HOUSE, NE YORKSHIRE - A lecture by Stephen JSherlock BA MA MIFA FSA Admission/Enquiries: Non memberswelcome £2.50 The Secretary 01484 511400

❑ SAT 6 MAR 11.00AM - 3.00PM Dewsbury Town Hall, WakefieldOld Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8DG. WEDDING AND LIFESTYLEEXHIBITION - Come and see fabulous ideas and products for yourspecial day and get information about wellbeing and lifestyle.Admission/Enquiries: Free entry Dewsbury Town Hall Box Officeand Reception 01924 324501

❑ SAT/SUN 6/7 MAR 12 NOON - 5.00PM Oakwell Hall CountryPark, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. MEET THE DEWSBURYAND DISTRICT 3RD AGE - Free exhibition and demonstrationsshowcasing the wide range of work and activities undertaken by theDewsbury and District 3rd Age. Admission/Enquiries: Oakwell Hall01924 326240

❑ SAT 6 MAR 2.30PM - 3.30PM Huddersfield Children's Library,Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk,Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. FUN GAMES FROM AROUND THEWORLD - Come learn about and play fun board and card gamesfrom around the world. Sessions for over 8s. Admission/Enquiries:Admission free, contact the library for further informationHuddersfield Children's Library 01484 221956

❑ WED 10 MAR 1.00PM Huddersfield Library, Huddersfield, HD12SU. LOCAL HISTORY LUNCHTIME CLUB - Life in the 1950's - Anostalgic look back'. A talk by historian Ian Dewhirst.Admission/Enquiries: Pam Riding 01484 221949

❑ RUNS FROM 10/02/2010 TO 21/04/2010 INCLUSIVE.Ravenshall School, Ravensthorpe Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury,WF12 9EE. EVENING TOUR 'TRANSFORMING THORNHILLLEES' EXHIBITION - Take a stroll through this exhibition showingthe area's industrial heritage and the people who helped make ithappen. Led by Musuem and Gallery staff, see a life-size model ofa tram and take an actual trip from one industry to another viewingmany items, stories and photographs. Admission/Enquiries: Freeevent. Booking places essential. Kirklees Museums & Galleries01484 223800

❑ FRI/SAT 12/13 MAR 7.30PM Old People's Centre, UpperCommercial Street, Batley, WF17 5DP. SHOWCASE 2010 - BatleyAudio Visual Club present their Showcase 2010 - a digitalpresentation of slides and music. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets are£3.50, available from members or at the door S Asquith 01924478341

❑ MON 15 MAR & 24 MAY 4.30PM - 7.00PM The Media Centre, 7Northumberland Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1RL. HUDDERSFIELDSOCIAL MEDIA SURGERY - Huddersfield Social Media Surgery isa free advice session for community and voluntary groups, clubs,societies and small arts organisations. Come along to find out howyou can use free web sites and services to organise activities,promote events, raise funds, collect feedback from your participantsand keep a record of everything you do. Admission/Enquiries:Diane Sims

❑ MON 15 - SAT 20 MAR 7.30PM - 9.00PM HuddersfieldObservatory, off Blackmoorfoot Road, Crosland Hill, Huddersfield,HD4 7AF. HUDDERSFIELD OBSERVATORY PUBLIC VIEWING -Planetary viewing for the public subject to clear skies and low or nowind. Admission/Enquiries: £2.00 full & £1 concession HuddersfieldAstronomical Society 01484 348754

❑ THUR 18 MAR 7.30PM - 9.00PM Galpharm Stadium, StadiumWay, off Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6PG. INTRODUCTIONEVENING - Kirklees Countryside Volunteers invite you to anevening where you can meet the Volunteers and to learn more ofwhat is entailed in being a Volunteer. We hope you will then decideto become a member. Admission/Enquiries: Kirklees CountrysideVolunteers

❑ TUES 23 MAR 7.15PM Technical Services, Room W5/10,University of Huddersfield, off Firth Street, Huddersfield, HD3 AGIANT AMONG RIVERS' - The story of the Zaire (Congo) RiverExpedition in 1975 presented by Richard Snailham.Admission/Enquiries: Visitors £2, Branch Sub £7 per annum JBroadbent 01484 650171

❑ SAT 27 MAR 2.00PM - 4.00PM Oakwell Hall Country Park,Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. COOKING UP EASTER - Anotheropportunity to learn some traditional cookery skills on the open fireand charcoal range here at Oakwell Hall, as you prepare and eatsome traditional Easter Fayre in the 17th Century Hall kitchen.Admission/Enquiries: £10 per person covers tuition and ingredients.Booking essential. Oakwell Hall 01924 326240

❑ MON 29 MAR 7.30PM - 9.30PM Huddersfield Town Hall,Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. JAMES ACLAND(1799-1876) AND THE ANTI-POOR LAW RIOT OF 1838 - A talkby Janette Martin of York University about a major event inHuddersfield history. Admission/Enquiries: Meet in the ReceptionRoom. Free to members or £1 on the door. David Griffiths 01484540309

❑ FRI 9 APR 7.30PM Huddersfield Astronomical & Philosophical

WWHHAATT’’SS OONN MARCH/APRIL 7Soc. Club Room, 4a Railway Street, Huddersfield, HD1.EXISTENTIAL THREATS FROM OUTER SPACE AND HOW TODEAL WITH THEM - A public lecture by Benny Peiser from LiverpoolJohn Moores University. Organised by Huddersfield Astronomicaland Philosophical Society. Admission/Enquiries: £2.00 includesrefreshments Huddersfield Astronomical Society 01484 348754

❑ SAT 10 APR 10.00AM - 4.00PM Salvation Army CommunityCentre, New Hey Rd, Oakes, Huddersfield, HD3 4BZ. THEHUDDERSFIELD BABYWEARING WORKSHOP 2010 - Thealternative baby show with environmental products, natural woodtoys and baby wearing! This event follows the success of last years -An Introduction to Babywearing. Admission/Enquiries: Freeadmission. Refreshments & activities for older children. BeckyMcKay 01484 421385

❑ TUES 13 APR 10.30AM Holmfirth Civic Hall, Huddersfield Road,Holmfirth, HD9 3AS. HELENA PIELICHATY AUTHOR OF THEGIRLS FC AND THE AFTER SCHOOL CLUB SERIES - HelenaPielichaty reads from her popular works. age 7+ yearsAdmission/Enquiries: Tickets available at Holmfirth Library. HolmfirthLibrary 01484 222430

❑ TUE 13 APR 2.00PM Meltham Carlile Institute, HuddersfieldRoad, Meltham, HD9 4AG. HELENA PIELICHATY-AUTHOR OFGIRLS FC AND THE AFTER SCHOOL CLUB SERIES - HelenaPielichaty reads from her popular works and answers questions. Age7+ years. Admission/Enquiries: Meltham Library 01484 222606

❑ THUR 22 APR 7.30PM Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road,Dewsbury, WF12 8DD. CRICKET! - An illustrated talk by PeterDavies who has a great love of cricket and has researched the localcricket scene. Organised by Dewsbury Matters past and present.Admission/Enquiries: Members free. Non Members £3. John Disken01924 458208

❑ MON 26 APR 7.30PM - 9.30PM Huddersfield Town Hall, RamsdenStreet, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. MORE OF LUCY FAIRBANK'SLEGACY - Archive films shown by Ian Baxter of the HuddersfieldVideo & Cine Club. Admission/Enquiries: Meet in the ReceptionRoom. Free to members; £1 to guests, on the door. David Griffiths01484 540309

❑ TUE 27 APR 7.30PM Technical Services, Room W5/10, Universityof Huddersfield, off Firth Street, Huddersfield, HD3 LAND OF THESTONE GIANTS' - EASTER ISLAND - A tiny speck of land,surrounded by a vast ocean, yet world famous for the stone moaisstanding as testament to man's ability to destroy his own society. Abrief AGM will precede this lecture. Admission/Enquiries: Visitors £2on the door, Branch sub £7 per annum J Broadbent 01484 650171

GET TOGETHERS AND SOCIAL DANCE❑ EVERY MON 1.00PM - 2.00PM & EVERY WED AT 1.30PM -2.30PM. 2 VENUES. Huddersfield Sports Centre, Kirklees ActiveLeisure, Southgate, Huddersfield, HD1 1TW. Holmfirth Civic Hall,Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS. BALLROOM DANCING -These classes are suitable for adults who have done little or noexercise / dance before or who have not done any for a long time.Adults only. Admission/Enquiries: £3.30 Huddersfield Sports Centre01484 223630

❑ EVERY WED EXCEPT 1ST WED IN MONTH. 8.00PM Old GolfHouse, New Hey Road,, Outlane, Huddersfield, HD3 3YP. HALIFAX& HUDDERSFIELD IVC INFORMAL CLUB NIGHT - Informal socialactivities club, New members welcome.www.halifaxhuddersfieldivc.org.uk Admission/Enquiries: Halifax andHuddersfield Inter Varsity Club - Membership Secretary: Margaret01484 424886

❑ TUES & THUR 2.00PM - 4.00PM Cleckheaton Town Hall,Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RH. TEA DANCES - The everpopular and social Tea Dance. Admission/Enquiries: £1.50 includingtea and biscuits. Cleckheaton Town Hall 01924 324501

❑ THUR 18 FEB 7.30PM (DOORS OPEN 7.15PM) The Watershed,22 Bridge Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5JN. TUNES &TALES - The floor is yours in this 'Open Mic' evening. Come and tella story, play a tune or sing a song. If you would like to take partplease email gill@satellitearts.org.uk for a floor spot. Special gueststory-teller: Ursula Holden-Gill. Award-winning actress, Ursula hasrecently returned to her roots and to her love of fairy and folk tale.She will be telling Tales of Romance and Ragamuffins throughout theevening. Admission/Enquiries: All tickets £5 - available fromO.Blackburn Menswear, Mel Roberts' bookshop, and 'Chocolate andGifts'.

❑ EVERY FORTNIGHT ON A FRI 7.45PM - 9.45PM GledholtMethodist Church, Edgerton Grove Road, Gledholt, Huddersfield,HD1 5QU. FOLK DANCING WITH WHITE ROSE FOLK DANCEGROUP - Fun evenings of folk dancing led by an instructor. An idealway to relax, have a laugh and meet people. Admission £2.Admission/Enquiries: Wendy Hockney 01484 316208

❑ EVERY TUE 1.00PM - 4.00PM Marsden Mechanics Hall, PeelStreet, Marsden, HD7 6BW. TEA DANCE - Enjoy light refreshmentswhile dancing sequence, ballroom and modern dance.Admission/Enquiries: Marsden Mechanics Hall Office 01484 844587

❑ SAT 27 FEB Bradley Park Club House, Bradley Road, Bradley,Huddersfield, HD2 1PZ. STEAK AND BAKE NIGHT - Great foodcombined with great entertainment makes for a fantastic night out.Admission/Enquiries: £10 per person. Book at the bar or phone01484 223774 Bradley Park Club House 01484 223774

❑ FIRST WED EVERY MONTH. 2.00PM - 4.00PM WhitechapelChurch, Cleckheaton, BD19 6HR. OPEN HOUSE - A social eventopen to all visitors. No admission charge. There are regular guestspeakers and a Bric a Brac stall, & a large selection of Pre readbooks for sale. Refreshments are also provided at no chargealthough voluntary donations are very welcome.Admission/Enquiries: Free Philip R Hardill

❑ 1ST SAT IN EACH MONTH. 2.00PM - 3.30PM Dewsbury Library,Dewsbury Retail Park, Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EQ.ENJOY READING! - Read any good books lately? Come toDewsbury Library and talk about them. A new informal reading groupfor anyone aged 8 to 12 on every first Saturday in the month.Admission/Enquiries: Free sessions, no booking required. DewsburyLibrary 01924 325080

❑ THUR 15 APR 6.00PM - 9.00PM Kirkburton Library, TurnshawsRoad, Kirkburton, HD8 0RT. BEDTIME STORIES - Enjoy bedtimestories on a spring theme and a light snack of milk and cookiesAdmission/Enquiries: Free event. No need to book Kirkburton Library01484 222710

❑ SAT 17 APR 8.00PM - 11.30PM Denby Dale Pie Hall, 297Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8RX. FOLK

DANCE - Public folk dance organised by Holmfirth Folk Dance Clubto promote social dancing of and preservation of traditional dances.Admission/Enquiries: Barry Evans 01977 792205

LEISURE AND SPORT❑ Jog-Kirklees is a recreational running programme aimed at thosewho are new or returning to jogging. There are sessions at differenttimes on different days of the week all over Kirklees. To find sessionto suit you contact Debra France-Sargeant 01484 234012 eachsession costs £2.80

❑ WED/THUR 17/18 FEB 11.00AM - 4.00PM Newsome High Schooland Sports College, Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, HD46JN. MULTI SPORTS HOLIDAY SCHEME - Multi-sport activities forboth girls and boys aged 8 - 16. Sports to include cricket, football,rugby, athletics and relay races. Admission/Enquiries: Free PaulCummins 01484 234093

❑ DAILY MON 15- FRI 19 FEB 11AM-1PM & 2PM-4PM EACH DAY.Red House Museum, Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD194JP. PASTIMES PAST - Pastimes Past: Half term holiday week ofcrafts and activities every day. Admission/Enquiries: For furtherinformation contact the museum. Access by stairs only Red HouseMuseum 01274 335100

❑ TUES/WED 16/17 FEB 1.00PM - 3.30PM Westmoor CommunitySports Hall, Church Lane, Dewsbury Moor, WF13 4EW. MULTISPORTS AT WESTMOOR - This session includes a variety of sportsincluding Football, Rugby, Cricket and many more for both boys andgirls aged 7-13 years. All participants should bring suitable clothingand footwear for both indoor and outdoor activities. Please bringrefreshments. Admission/Enquiries: Free Neil Jones 01484 234093

❑ EVERY WED 3.00PM Westmoor Junior School, Church Lane,Dewsbury Moor, Dewsbury, WF13 4EW. PLAY WILD - natural crafts,games activities. 8-12 yrs, Admission/Enquiries: Sarah Goldsmith01924 325126 The Zone, Off St Andrews Road, Huddersfield, HD16PT. CHEERLEADING – A variety of classes for all ages from tots toteens learning how to do Stunts, Dances, Cheers, Chants, Jumpsand Gymnastics. An opportunity to cheer at Huddersfield Town andHuddersfield Giant matches. For full programme details contact TheZone 01484 484134 BACK TO NETBALL - A great way for peopleto develop and improve their Netball skills Admission/Enquiries:£3.55 Contact the centre for details of classes. Colne Valley HighSchool Sports Centre, Colne Valley High School, Gilroyd Lane,Linthwaite, HD7 5SP. Colne Valley Leisure Centre 01484 222522Thornhill Sports and Community Centre, Edge Top Road, Thornhill,Dewsbury, WF12 0DP Thornhill Sports Centre 01924 324900Deighton Sports Arena, Deighton Road, Deighton, Huddersfield,HD2 1JP 01484 221799

❑ EVERY WED 7.00PM - 9.00PM The Zone, Off St Andrews Road,Huddersfield, HD1 6PT. TOUCH RUGBY - This has been a realsuccess, with a mix of participants enjoying this fast, fun,non-contact game under the expert tuition of the Huddersfield Giants'Community Coaches Admission/Enquiries: £4.50 The Zone 01484484134

❑ VARIOUS DAYS AND TIMES. Dewsbury Sports Centre,Longcauseway, Dewsbury, WF12 8EN. BACK TO RACKETS -Social sessions where you can play badminton, short tennis andtable tennis. These sessions are suitable for those who are new orreturning to racket sports. Admission/Enquiries: £1.85 DewsburySports Centre 01924 325020

❑ EVERY THUR 12 NOON - 3.00PM Colne Valley Leisure Centre,New Street, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AB. BACK TO SPORT - Get backinto sport with this mix of daytime opportunities for adults.Admission/Enquiries: £5.10 Debra France-Sargeant 01484 234012

❑ GIRLS ACTIVE - Girls Active is for girls aged 10-16 years andincludes Cheerleading, Dance, Shokk Combat and multi sports.Participants should bring appropriate clothing and refreshments.Admission/Enquiries: Free activity. For further information of othersessions contact Paul Cummins 01484 234093 MON 15 Feb1.00pm – 3.30pm Newsome High School and Sports College, CastleAvenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, HD4 6JN THUR 18 FEB 1.00PM -3.30PM Westmoor Community Sports Hall, Church Lane, DewsburyMoor, WF13 4EW.

❑ GET FOODWISE AND EXERCISE! - A new programme forpeople who want to learn more about healthy eating, and how tobecome more active. Part of PALS (Practice Activity & LeisureScheme) the programme includes hourly sessions with informationaround healthy eating, optional weigh-in and social time, andactivities of your choice. Admission/Enquiries: Each class £1.85,includes refreshments served after the session. Gill Logan 01484234097 TUES 1.30PM - 2.30PM (2 FEB - 27 APR) ChickenleyCommunity Centre, Princess Road, Chickenley, Dewsbury, WF128QT. THURS 9.15AM - 10.30AM Ravensthorpe Community Centre,24 Garden Street, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3AR.

❑ VARIOUS DAYS AND TIMES. Whitcliffe Mount Sports Centre,Turnsteads Avenue, Cleckheaton, BD19 3AQ. FIT4LIFE AT 50+ -Fit4Life at 50+ is a fun, accessible instructor-led circuit class. Adultsonly. Admission/Enquiries: £3.30 Whitcliffe Mount Sports Centre01274 335130

❑ EVERY THUR 6.00PM - 7.00PM Colne Valley Leisure Centre,New Street, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AB. BACK TO BADMINTON - This isideal for those who haven't played badminton for a while or who wantto get playing. Admission/Enquiries: £3.55 Debra France-Sargeant01484 234012

❑ EVERY MON 11.00AM - 11.45AM Ravensthorpe Health Centre,Netherfield Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3JY. EVERY FRI12.45PM - 1.30PM Brewery Lane Surgery, Thornhill Lees, WF129DU. CHAIR BASED EXERCISE SESSIONS - 2 LOCATIONS - Afun, social and health improving session for women. Easymovements with breaks for stretching and relaxation. Please bring adrink (bottle of water) and wear loose comfortable clothing andfootwear of pumps, trainers or a full shoe. Admission/Enquiries: Eachclass £1.85 includes refreshments after the session. KirkleesPhysical Activity Development 01484 234097

❑ EVERY FRI 6.00PM - 7.00PM Batley Sports and Tennis Centre,Windmill Lane, Howden Clough, Batley, WF17 0QD. VOLLEYBALL- An instructor led session which allows adults the chance to comealong and play a social fun game of volleyball. Adults only.Admission/Enquiries: £4.55 Debra France-Sargeant 01484 234012

❑ EVERY FRI 8.00PM - 10.00PM St John Fisher Catholic HighSchool, Oxford Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4LL. DEWSBURYMIDNIGHT SOCCER - Join the new season of this popular andhugely successful 5 a-side game, being played indoors due to theweather. Aimed at 14-17 year olds. Suitable footwear is needed.Admission/Enquiries: Entry fee £7 per team (5 players plus subs) or

WWHHAATT’’SS OONN8 MARCH/APRIL£1 per person. Registration forms available fromDewsbury Sports Centre, Dewsbury Library,Dewsbury Town Hall, Youth Centres acrossDewsbury & St John Fisher sports facility after 6pm.Neil Jones 01484 234093

❑ EVERY SUN 11.00AM - 1.00PM Arena YouthCentre, Moorlands Road, Off Boothroyd Lane,Dewsbury, WF13 2LF. PLAY WILD JNR YOUTHCLUB - natural crafts, games, woodworking for 8-13yr olds. Admission/Enquiries: Sarah Goldsmith 01924325126

❑ SUN 21 FEB 11.00AM - 12.30PM & 1.30PM -3.00PM Healing Hands Complementary Therapies,25 Broad Lane, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, HD5 9BX.AN INTRODUCTION TO YOGA - These tasterclasses are designed to suit beginners and peoplewith limited experience of yoga. Admission/Enquiries:£6 per 90 minute session. Places limited, bookingessential. Maureen McGeorge 07717 885202maureenmcgeorge@yahoo.co.uk

❑ EVERY SUN 12.00 NOON - 1.30PM MirfieldTennis Club, Mirfield Memorial Ground Park,Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 9DA. BACK TOTENNIS - A great way for adults to start or get backinto Tennis in conjunction with Mirfield Tennis Club. Aqualified coach leads each session which includes amix of skills development and games.Admission/Enquiries: £3.50 Debra France - Sargeant01484 234012

❑ CLASSES EACH DAY EXCEPT SUN. FORDETAILS CONTACT THE CENTRE. Colne ValleyLeisure Centre, New Street, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AB.BODYPUMP - COLNE VALLEY. VARIOUS DAILYCLASSES - The original barbell class thatstrengthens your entire body. All the exercises areled by a qualified instructor and performed to greatmusic to keep you motivated. Admission/Enquiries:Classes must be booked in advance. Classes areincluded in the MORE Membership scheme or youcan pay for each class at £3.30 for daytime, £4.55evening Colne Valley Leisure Centre 01484 222522

❑ EVERY MON 9.00AM - 10.00AM Scissett Baths,Wakefield Road, Scissett, Huddersfield, HD8 9HU.AQUAMED - A gentle 'aquafit' based exercise.Aimed at people who are ill or convalescing and wantto get back into sport. Admission/Enquiries: £3.30Scissett Baths 01484 222907

❑ EVERY MON 4.45PM-6.00PM (OTHER VENUES,DAYS & TIMES AVAILABLE) RavensthorpeMulticourt, Holroyd Park, Bradbury street,Ravensthorpe, WF13 3AU. YPS-PLAY SESSIONS -Open access for 8-12yr olds, multi sports. For furtherinformation on other dates, times and venues acrossKirklees contact the Youth Team.Admission/Enquiries: Lee Pettinger or Yusuf Pandor01924 325128 .

❑ EVERY MON 6.00PM - 7.00PM The Zone, Off StAndrews Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6PT. BACK TOFOOTBALL - This is ideal for those who have notused their football skills for a while or playregularly.Admission/Enquiries: £4.00 The Zone01484 484134

❑ EVERY TUE 6.00PM - 7.00PM Colne ValleyLeisure Centre, New Street, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AB.SWIM4FITNESS - This is an instructor-led sessionfor adults wanting to develop and improve theirswimming capabilities. It's like having a personaltrainer for swimming! Admission/Enquiries: £4.65Debra France-Sargeant 01484 234012

❑ SUN 28 FEB 11.00AM Huddersfield RUFC,Lockwood Park, Brewery Drive, Huddersfield, HD46EN. HUDDERSFIELD 10K ROAD RACE - We areone of the cheapest races but with a good prize listas we wish to encourage runners to take part. In factwe now have to close the entry list before race day.The course is undulating (Yorkshire Style) - what doyou expect in the Pennines - but with a fast finish!Admission/Enquiries: Les Gruszka 07810 223045

❑ EASTER FUN IN THE PARKS - Join us in theparks for some Easter family fun quizzes set aroundthe parks. A small Easter prize is awarded to allentrants. All ages welcome, under 8s must beaccompanied. In the event of bad weather contactthe park warden for info on the event taking placeBeaumont Park, Meltham Road, Lockwood,Huddersfield, HD4 7BQ. Meet at the depot. ContactDianne 07814 387420 Greenhead Park, TrinityStreet, Huddersfield, HD1 4DT. Meet at the miniaturetrain station. Contact Chris 07966 455890 WiltonPark, Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 0AS.Admission/Enquiries: Meet at the cafe. Contact Barry07814 387415 Crow Nest Park, HeckmondwikeRoad, Dewsbury, WF13 2SG. Admission/Enquiries:Meet at front of Museum. Contact Faz 07966 455890Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Moldgreen,Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ. Admission/Enquiries: Meetat Tolson Museum. Contact Dianne 07814 387420

❑ MON 5 - FRI 16 APR - MUSEUM OPENINGTIMES. Red House Museum, Oxford Road,Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4JP. ALICE'SEASTER RABBIT TRAIL - Solve the puzzlingrhyming clues to complete this Easter trail aroundRed House. Admission/Enquiries: free Red HouseMuseum 01274 335100

❑ TUE/WED 6/7 & MON/TUE/WED 12/13/14 APR1.00PM - 3.00PM Westmoor Community Sports Hall,Church Lane, Dewsbury Moor, WF13 4EW. MULTISPORTS AT WESTMOOR - This is a multi-sportssession including football, cricket, basketball andmany more sports. It is for both girls and boys aged7-13 years. Admission/Enquiries: Free Neil Jones01484 234093

❑ WEDS 7 APR 1.00PM - 4.00PM AlmondburySports Centre, Fernside Avenue, Almondbury,Huddersfield, HD5 8PQ. CRICKET AFTERNOON -An afternoon of cricket, with cricket skills, fun games

and match practice. For children aged 8-13 years.Admission/Enquiries: Free Paul Cummins 01484234093

❑ THUR 8 APR 11.00AM - 4.00PM & MON 12 APR1.00PM - 4.00PM Almondbury Sports Centre, FernsideAvenue, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8PQ. MULTISPORTS AT ALMONDBURY SPORTS CENTRE -This is a multi-sports session including football, cricket,athletics, tennis and many more sports. For both girlsand boys All participants should bring appropriateclothing and footwear for indoor and outdoor activitiesand their own refreshments. Admission/Enquiries: FreePaul Cummins 01484 234093

❑ MON 12 - FRI 16 APR 10.00AM - 3.00PM LeedsRoad Sports Complex, Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD21YY. MULTI SPORTS WEEK AT LEEDS ROADSPORTS COMPLEX - This session includes a varietyof sports including Football, Rugby, Cricket and manymore for both boys and girls aged 8-13 years. Allparticipants should bring suitable clothing and footwearfor both indoor and outdoor activities. Please bring apacked lunch and refreshments. Admission/Enquiries:£12.00 per day or £50.00 per week (25% discount forKirklees passport holder and siblings) Andy Cook01484 234082

❑ TUE 13 APR 1.00PM - 4.00PM Newsome HighSchool and Sports College, Castle Avenue, Newsome,Huddersfield, HD4 6JN. FOOTBALL FUN - A footballafternoon for both boys and girls aged 8-13. A chanceto learn, develop new skills, play in small sided gamesand gain match practice. Admission/Enquiries: FreePaul Cummins 01484 234093

❑ WEDS 14 APR 1.00PM - 4.00PM Newsome HighSchool and Sports College, Castle Avenue, Newsome,Huddersfield, HD4 6JN. CRICKET AFTERNOON - Anafternoon of Cricket, with cricket skills, fun games andmatch practice. For children aged 8-13 years.Admission/Enquiries: Free Paul Cummins 01484234093

❑ TUE 15 APR 11.00AM - 4.00PM Newsome HighSchool and Sports College, Castle Avenue, Newsome,Huddersfield, HD4 6JN. MULTISPORTS NEWSOMEHIGH SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE - Thissession includes a variety of sports including football,rugby and cricket for both girls and boys aged 8-16years. Admission/Enquiries: Free Paul Cummins01484 234093

MUSIC❑ EVERY THUR 6.00PM - 8.00PM Hoot, Bates Mill,Milford Street, Huddersfield, HD1 3DX. CREATIVEKEYBOARD WORKSHOPS - Starting this autumnHuddersfield Contemporary Music Festival is offering afantastic wealth of piano-related activities for adults.Our packed programme of workshops, surgeries andperformances will help you to gain new skills in playingan instrument, whether you've never had theopportunity before, are looking for ways to get backinto playing, or are simply seeking new and excitingperformance opportunities. Admission/Enquiries: Freeevent, please book your place in advance HeidiJohnson 01484 471116

❑ FRI 19 FEB 7.30PM Lawrence Batley Theatre,Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD12SP. HUDDERSFIELD UNIVERSITY BIG BAND - TheUniversity Big Band are back for the fifth year with theirmix of Big Band Classics both old and new.Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484430528

❑ SAT 20 FEB .8.00PM Syngenta Cellar, LawrenceBatley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP.THE CHRIS BISCOE QUARTET FEATURING TONYKOFI - Chris Biscoe -altosax/clarinet/flute:Tony Kofi -altosax:Larry Bartley - bass:Stu Williams - drums. Acombination of a well known exponent of British jazzand one of its more recent stars in a tribute to EricDolphy and his music. Admission/Enquiries: LawrenceBatley Theatre 01484 430528

❑ TUE 23 FEB 1.15PM Phipps Concert Hall,University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield,HD1 3DH. TRIO VD - A convert by this powerfulrock-jazz virtuoso trio (guitar, saxophone, drums),followed by a workshop with students from Departmentof Music. Music performed in - St Paul's Hall,University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield,HD1 2RD. For information on all the music events inthe hall please contact University Music Departmentunless stated with the individual event detail. MusicDepartment: 01484 472426

❑ WED 24 FEB 1.15PM ORGAN RECITAL -GRAHAM CUMMINGS AND DUNCAN DRUCE -Organ Recital by Graham Cummings and DuncanDruce

❑ THUR 25 FEB 1.15PM GUEST MASTERCLASS,ROD FRANKS - TRUMPET - Guest Masterclass: RodFranks - trumpet

❑ THUR 25 FEB 7.30PM INTERART - MUSICTHEATRE FROM ROMANIA - Outrageous,entertaining InterArt's show features the composingand performing talents of Mihaela Vosganian, IrinelAnghel and Sorin Romanescu.

❑ MON 1 MAR 7.30PM 3RD YEAR ANDPOSTGRADUATE PERFORMANCE STUDENTS -Performances by 3rd year and postgraduateperformance students

❑ TUE 2 MAR 1.15PM GUEST RECITAL ANDMASTERCLASS, LYNNE DAWSON - SOPRANO -Guest Recital and Masterclass by soprano LynneDawson

❑ THUR 4 MAR 1.15PM NEW COMPOSITIONS FORTROMBONE - Barrie Webb performs new works bystudent composers. 3RD YEAR ANDPOSTGRADUATE PERFORMANCE STUDENTS -

Performance by 3rd year and postgraduateperformance students.

❑ THUR 4 MAR 7.30PM MON 8 MAR 7.30PMTHUR 11 MAR 1.15PM & 7.30PM THUR 18 MAR1.15PM THUR 15 APR 1.15PM & 7.30PM TUE 20APR 1.15PM THUR 22 APR 1.15PM TUE 9 MAR7.30PM EXAUDI VOCAL ENSEMBLE - EXAUDI iswidely recognised as one of Britain’s most excitingyoung music ensembles, with a reputation foraudacious programming and high-definitionperformance of contemporary vocal repertoire

❑ WED 10 MAR 1.15PM ORGAN RECITAL,MATTHEW MARTIN - ASSISTANT MASTER OFMUSIC, WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL - OrganRecital by Matthew Martin, the Assistant Master ofMusic at Westminster Cathedral.

❑ WED 10 MAR 7.30PM THE UNIVERSITYSYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - Performance by TheUniversity Symphony Orchestra.

❑ MON 15 MAR 7.30PM KOREAN MUSIC 2 - THEHAPPOMAN PROJECT - Barrie Webb (trombone)and Damien Harron (chango, marimba) performworks written by Korean composers for the annualHappoman (Masan Bay) Festival in South Koreawhich recently celebrated its 15th anniversary,together with works by Huddersfield compositionstudents.

❑ WED 17 MAR 1.15PM ORGAN RECITAL -PETER SAYMOUR - Organ Recital by PeterSaymour.

❑ MON 8 MAR 7.30PM THE UNIVERSITY OFHUDDERSFIELD CHOIR AND BAROQUEENSEMBLE - Performance by The University ofHuddersfield Choir and Baroque Ensemble

❑ MON 22 MAR 7.30PM FUJITA PIANO TRIO -London-based piano trio of three award-winningJapanese sisters. Haydn: Trio in G Hob XV25 'GypsyRondo'; Shostakovich: Trio in E minor Op 67;Mendelessohn: Trio in D minor Op 49Admission/Enquiries: Tickets available fromHuddersfield Music Society, Huddersfield VisitorInformation Centre at Huddersfield Library, or on thedoor. Huddersfield Music Society 01484 310104

❑ TUE 13 APR 1.15PM DEBORAH CATTERALL -VOICE, AND MARTIN EASTWELL - LUTES -Deborah Catterall - voice; Martin Eastwell - lutes. Airde cours from late renaissance and early baroqueFrance.

❑ WED 14 APR 1.15PM ENSEMBLE 360 -Ensemble 360 presents a lunchtime recital followedby workshops with student chamber ensembles.

❑ WED 14 APR 7.30PM THE UNIVERSITY BIGBAND AND JAZZ ENSEMBLES - Performances byThe University Big Band and Jazz Ensembles

❑ MON 18 APR 7.30PM FLORILEGIUM - One ofBritain's most outstanding period instrumentensembles. Music for the Sun King. French Music asperformed in Versailles including works by Rameau,Rebel, Leclair, Morel, Couperin and Marais.Admission/Enquiries: Tickets from: HuddersfieldMusic Society, Huddersfield Visitors Centre atHuddersfield Library and on the door. Michael Lord01484 310104

❑ WED 21 APR 1.15PM THE UNIVERSITY EARLYMUSIC ENSEMBLE - Concert by The UniversityEarly Music Ensemble Admission/Enquiries:

❑ WED 21 APR 7.30PM THE UNIVERSITY EARLYMUSIC ENSEMBLE AND STUDENT SOLOISTS -The University Early Music Ensemble and StudentSoloists.

❑ THUR 22 APR 7.30PM THE UNIVERSITYSYMPHONIC WIND ORCHESTRA AND BRASSBAND - Performance by The University SymphonicWind Orchestra and Brass Band.

❑ THUR 25 FEB 7.30PM Lawrence Batley Theatre,Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD12SP. HORSE MCDONALD & HER BAND - Horse isa performer who exudes infectious warmth, sparingnothing of herself in her performance. She has aunique voice, not only as a singer, but also as awriter and has set her magnificent, searinglysensuous sound against everything from slickpower-pop production to live orchestralaccompaniment. Admission/Enquiries: LawrenceBatley Theatre 01484 430528

❑ FRI 26 FEB 7.30PM; SUN 14 MAR 3.30PM; FRI26 MAR 1.00PM Huddersfield St Patrick's RomanCatholic Church, 34 New North Road, Huddersfield,HD1 5JY. FREE ORGAN RECITALS - To mark theinstallation of the new pipe organ built by OrgansSkrabl of Slovenia. Enjoy a short series of recitalsplayed by some of the finest organists.Admission/Enquiries: Free event, no bookingrequired Alistair Cheetham 01484 531483

❑ SAT 27 FEB 7.30PM Lawrence Batley Theatre,Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD12SP. FAIRPORT CONVENTION - FairportConvention is a great live band whose gigs attractcritical acclaim and delight audiences. Every concertis different and the band's rich and varied repertoireensures an exciting mix of old favourites and brandnew numbers. Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence BatleyTheatre 01484 430528

❑ MON 1 MAR 7.15PM - 9.15PM HuddersfieldLibrary, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. RUSSIAN MUSIC -Presented by Eric Illingworth, organised byHuddersfield Recorded Music Society .Admission/Enquiries: Non Members £1.50. Locatedin the Children’s Library Anne Hartley 01274 873677

❑ FORTNIGHTLY ON A TUE 8.30PM Batley CarrWorking Mens Club & Institute, David Lane, MillRoad, Dewsbury, WF13 2HN. BATLEY CARRSOCIAL CLUB - Winners of the National Music Club

of the Year (2006). A night of live music,entertainment and dancing, the sounds of the40's/50's - the swing era of Sinatra/Tony Bennett,with Eddie Martell and the Reg Hargreaves Quartet.An intimate nightclub atmosphere. Bar snacksavailable. Admission/Enquiries: £2.00 on the door.Batley Carr Working Mens Club & Institute 01924461242

❑ FRI 12 MAR 7.30PM The Picturedrome, MarketWalk, Holmfirth, HD9 1DA. COURTNEY PINE +SPECIAL GUEST OMAR PUENTE - World famoussaxophonist fusing hip-hop jazz and groove; one ofthe most exciting and talented performers around.Plus special guest Omar Puente An exponent of hotCuban salsa music. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets:£17.50 Box Office: 0871 230 1101 Mike Raven

❑ SAT 13 & SUN 14 MAR Colne Valley HighSchool, Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD75SP. MUSIC FOR YOUTH - REGIONAL FESTIVAL- The Music for Youth (MFY) Regional Festival inKirklees provides a great opportunity for youngmusicians and singers to perform to new audiences,listen to other groups from the area and get valuablefeedback from the team of MFY Music Mentors.Admission/Enquiries: David Dransfield 01484231600

❑ SAT 13 MAR 7.30PM Armitage Bridge St Paul'sChurch, Armitage Bridge Road, Armitage Bridge,Huddersfield, HD4 7PL. ORCHESTRAL CONCERT- Performance by Paddock Orchestra.Admission/Enquiries: Tickets £6 per adult £3 perchild from Jean Gooden 01484 661196 or on thedoor. J Gooden 01484 661196

❑ MON 15 MAR 7.30PM. Huddersfield Library,Huddersfield, HD1 2SU. IN THE FOOTSTEPS OFFURTWANGLER - A Portrait of Klaus Tennstedt insound and vision presented by Geoff Bateman,organised by Huddersfield Recorded Music Society.Admission/Enquiries: Non Members £1.50. Locatedin the Anne Hartley 01274 873677 S

❑ AT 20 MAR 7.30PM Syngenta Cellar, LawrenceBatley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD12SP. THE DARYL SHERMAN TRIO - DarylSherman - piano:Dave Cliff - guitar:Andy Cleyndert -bass. Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence BatleyTheatre 01484 430528

❑ SAT 27 MAR 7.30PM St Andrew's ChurchPurlwell, Dennison Street, Batley, WF17 7NU.WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE BRASSBAND CONCERT - The first event in a yearcelebrating the centenary of St Andrew's ChurchPurlwell Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: emailinfo@standrewspurlwell.co.uk or call 07754 148269.Reverend Andrew Johnson 01924 473049

❑ SAT 27 MAR 7:45PM Shelley Village Hall,Huddersfield Road, Shelley, HD8 8HE. ACOUSTICFOLK, POP, ROCK AND BLUES - Chris Milner withsupport from Andy Macdonald and Richard Johnstonin an evening of acoustic folk, pop, rock and blues.Admission/Enquiries: Andy Macdonald

❑ WED 7 APR 2.00PM Holmfirth Civic Hall,Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS AFRICANDRUMMING WORKSHOP WITH SOUNDJATA -Drum your way into spring with African rhythms.ages 7+ years. Admission/Enquiries: Free event.Booking essential.

❑ MON 12 APR 7.15PM - 9.15PM HuddersfieldChildren's Library, Huddersfield Library and ArtGallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield,HD1 2SU. THE FORGOTTEN RITE - The life andmusic of John Ireland presented by Gary Midgleyand organised by Huddersfield Recorded MusicSociety Admission/Enquiries: Non Members £1.50Anne Hartley 01274 873677

❑ THUR 15 APR 7.30PM Phipps Concert Hall,University of Huddersfield, Queensgate,Huddersfield, HD1 3DH. SEBASTIAN BERWICK -PIANO - Performance by Sebastian Berwick on thepiano Admission/Enquiries: Music Department01484 472426

❑ SAT 17 APR 8.00PM Lawrence Batley Theatre,Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD12SP. THE TIM KLIPHUIS TRIO - The internationallyacclaimed jazz violinist makes a welcome return.Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre01484 430528

OUTDOOR EVENTS AND FESTIVALS❑ MON 15 – FRI 19 FEB - DURING HALLOPENING TIMES. Oakwell Hall Country Park,Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. BIRDS OF AFEATHER QUIZ - A family quiz around Oakwell HallGardens. Pick up a sheet in the visitor shop. Allcorrect sheets are entered into a prize draw.Admission/Enquiries: Oakwell Hall 01924 326240

❑ FRI 26 FEB 7.00PM Dewsbury Town Centre,Dewsbury, WF13 1QE. SPIRIT - Spirit returns toDewsbury with fire-breathing dragons! Mechanicaldragons as tall as double decker buses will rampagethrough the town centre, breathing fire andentertaining crowds before their final encounter withthe dragon slayer in front of the town hall.Admission/Enquiries: Free Adele Poppleton 01484414853

❑ FIRST SAT IN EACH MONTH. TIMESPARTICULAR TO EACH VENUE. HuddersfieldMethodist Mission, 3-13 Lord Street, Huddersfield,HD1 1QA. HUDDERSFIELD FAITH TRAIL - Haveyou ever wondered what's inside a Mosque, Churchor Gurdwara? Maybe you're curious about people'sdifferent beliefs and how that links into the localcommunity? Well, now is your chance to find out!Admission/Enquiries: Tracy Needham 0113 2443413

WWHHAATT’’SS OONN MARCH/APRIL 9❑ FRI 23/SAT 24 APR VARIOUS EVENTS ANDACTIVITIES AROUND MARSDEN Marsden VillageCentre, Marsden, HD7 6DU. CUCKOO FESTIVAL2010 - For many people, the cuckoo heralds the arrivalof spring. According to local legend, Marsdeners triedto prolong the cuckoo's stay by building a wall aroundits nest. Marsden Cuckoo Day is a traditional festivalthat remembers the old legend and celebrates thearrival of spring Admission/Enquiries: National TrustMarsden Moor Office 01484 847016

STAGE AND THEATRE❑ TUE 16 - SAT 20 FEB 7.30PM & MATINEE SAT 202.15PM Birchencliffe St Philip's Parish CommunityCentre, Briarlyn Road, Birchencliffe, Huddersfield,HD3 3NP. MOTHER GOOSE - Pantomime- Written byour own Principal Boy. All the fun of the Panto withsingers, dancers and a cuddly goose. No scary bits sosuitable for everyone. Join in the boos and cheers.Admission/Enquiries: Book tickets by ringing 01484312544 P M Rowley 01422 440152(day)

❑ SUN/MON 21/22 FEB 7.30PM Lawrence BatleyTheatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield,HD1 2SP. THE WIZ - With an upbeat musical score ofgospel, rock and Motown, The Wiz was made famousin a film version starring Michael Jackson and DianaRoss. Featuring dazzling songs such as ‘Ease Ondown The Road’ and Diana Ross's smash-hit ‘Home’.Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484430528

❑ WED 24 FEB 7.30PM Lawrence Batley Theatre,Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD12SP. IF WE GO ON - If you had one last dance in you,what shape would it take? This is the question posedby Vincent Dance Theatre's striking 'If We Go On'.Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484430528

❑ FRI 26 FEB 8.00PM Lawrence Batley Theatre,Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD12SP. SEAN HUGHES - Sean Hughes is back with abrand new show, bursting at the seams with the darklybrilliant, self deprecating barbed wit that has kept himat the top of his game. Admission/Enquiries: LawrenceBatley Theatre 01484 430528

❑ SAT 27 FEB 11.00AM & 2.00PM Syngenta Cellar,Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield,HD1 2SP. STORIES ON A SHOESTRING - DrewColby is a puppet man - but he makes all of hispuppets out of things. Just ordinary things - a scarfand a tie, a hanky and some glasses... even ashoestring! Funny and whimsical with unique audienceparticipation and live music, the show features objectand shadow puppetry to bring the characters to life.Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £6.50 adult, £5.00 child.Suitable for 2 - 10 years old Lawrence Batley Theatre01484 430528

❑ TUE - SAT 7.45PM & MATINEE SAT 6 MAR 2.00PMSyngenta Cellar, Lawrence Batley Theatre, QueenStreet, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. THE BIRTHDAYPARTY - A Classic Comedy of Menance. Written byHarold Pinter and performed by HuddersfieldThespians. Admission/Enquiries: Tickets: £8students/under 16's 50p off Lawrence Batley Theatre01484 430528

❑ SAT 6 MAR 7.30PM Lawrence Batley Theatre,Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP.THE PEARL FISHERS - A fishing village in ancientCeylon (Sri Lanka) is the setting for Bizet's steamy taleof a tautly woven friendship, loyalty and forbidden love.Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484430528

❑ THUR - SAT 11/12/13 MAR 7.00PM Dewsbury ArtsGroup Studio Theatre, Lower Peel Street, BradfordRoad, Dewsbury, WF13. TWELFTH NIGHT -Shakespeare's most popular comedy.Admission/Enquiries: Contact the Theatre for furtherdetails and booking. Dewsbury Arts Group 01924465647

❑ THUR - SAT 11/12/13 MAR 7.30PM & MATINEESAT 2.00PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen'sSquare, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. HUCK -Huck, the outcast urchin, and Jim, the runaway slave,drift through the night, carried along on their makeshiftraft by the mighty Mississippi. Admission/Enquiries:Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528

❑ THUR 11 FEB, 11 MAR & 8 APR 8.00PM CellarTheatre, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square,Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. COMEDYCELLAR - Put a spring in your step and laugh winteraway as the ever-popular comedy cellar brings anotherseries of unmissable, stand-up entertainment! With abar close enough to refresh that laughing gear - you'rein for a night not to be missed! Admission/Enquiries:Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528

❑ FRI 12 MAR 7.00PM Lawrence Batley Theatre,Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP.WRITE NOW FESTIVAL - YOUNG WRITERSSHOWCASE - A sharing of work by LBT's youngwriters group. Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence BatleyTheatre 01484 430528

❑ SAT 13 MAR 6.00PM Lawrence Batley Theatre,Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP.WRITE NOW FESTIVAL - ONE VOICE - Reading ofmonologues submitted by local writers.Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484430528

❑ SAT 13 MAR 7.45PM Lawrence Batley Theatre,Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP.WRITE NOW FESTIVAL - WRITE NOW SHOWCASE -Performances of scripts by LBT's adult writinggroup.Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre01484 430528

❑ SUN 14 MAR 11.00AM Lawrence Batley Theatre,Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP.WRITE NOW FESTIVAL - NOW I KNOW MY ABC... -Playwriting Workshop for young people aged 8-15.Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484430528

❑ SUN 14 MAR 2.00PM Lawrence Batley Theatre,Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP.WRITE NOW FESTIVAL - PUTTING DRAMA ON THESTAGE - Playwriting workshop for adults.Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484430528

❑ TUE 16 - SAT 20 MAR 7.15PM & MATINEE SAT 20MAR 2.15PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen'sSquare, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP.FOOTLOOSE - Life in small-town Bomont is peacefuluntil city kid, Ren, arrives. Moving from Chicago, Ren isprepared for the adjustment to his new high school,what he isn't prepared for are the local laws - includinga ban on dancing. Admission/Enquiries: LawrenceBatley Theatre 01484 430528

❑ TUE 16 MAR 7.45PM Lawrence Batley Theatre,Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP.THE CATASTROPHE TRILOGY - ALICE BELL - Afictional character born into a fictional conflict, Aliceseeks happiness in a divided land, finding love andcompanionship but at a terrible cost. Part DIY musical,part fairy-tale, Alice Bell offers a portrait of life as an actof hope, life as something to sing and dance about.Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484430528

❑ WED 17 MAR 7.45PM Lawrence Batley Theatre,Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP.THE CATASTROPHE TRILOGY - DANIEL HIT BY ATRAIN - Inspired by a Victorian collection of 53 truestories about people losing their lives in the act ofsaving another, Daniel Hit By A Train tells each tragedyin turn, in all their comedic, vaudevillian glory.Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484430528

❑ THUR 18 MAR 7.45PM Lawrence Batley Theatre,Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP.THE CATASTROPHE TRILOGY - THE FESTIVAL - Alove story told against a backdrop of the here and now.Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484430528

❑ WED 24 MAR 7.30PM Lawrence Batley Theatre,Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP.THE LAND OF YES AND THE LAND OF NO - OneWay, No Entry, Warning, Merge, Stop. No longerinnocent instructions; these common commands sparkmemories and emotions that resonate deeply in ourlives. Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre01484 430528

❑ THUR 25 - SAT 27 MAR 7.30PM & MATINEE SAT27 2.15PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square,

Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. THE BEAUTYQUEEN OF LEENANE - Maureen is a plain, lonelywoman in her early forties. Mag is her cantankerous,manipulative, ageing mother. Both locked in mutualdestruction - it is not a knight in shining armour thatenters, but a local bachelor who offers Maureen her firstand possibly final chance of a loving relationship. Ofcourse, with a mother like Mag the course of true love isnot set to run smooth. Admission/Enquiries: LawrenceBatley Theatre 01484 430528

❑ THUR 25 - SAT 27 MAR 7.30PM LinthwaiteMethodist Church, Stones Lane, Linthwaite,Huddersfield, HD7 5PD. BEYOND A JOKE - A comedyby Derek Benfield presented and performed byLinthwaite Methodist Players. Admission/Enquiries:Tickets from Pat and John Morrison 01484 842014(from March 1st) Joanna Ambler 01484 845096(Private)

❑ SAT 27 MAR 11.00AM & 2.00PM Lawrence BatleyTheatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield,HD1 2SP. ONCE UPON A TIGER - In an old housethere is a tiger skin. Sit on it, believe, and stories willswirl out - tall ones, short ones, fat ones, thin ones... allfrom the minds of children across the world.Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484430528

❑ MON 29 - WED 31 MAR 7.30PM Lawrence BatleyTheatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield,HD1 2SP. JUMP AND SHOUT - A three night festivalwhen perfomers aged 3 and above take to the stageand shine in the spotlight. All different kinds of dancewill be performed by talented youngsters from acrossKirklees. Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence BatleyTheatre 01484 430528

❑ WED 7 APR 2.00PM & 7.30PM Lawrence BatleyTheatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield,HD1 2SP. THE ENCHANTED PIG - When you're aprincess you expect a fairytale wedding. You don'texpect your husband to be hairy, smelly and a genuinepig. Things shouldn't be like this. Underneath thatporcine exterior lives a prince trapped by a witch'sspell... Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre01484 430528

❑ THUR 15 APR 8.00PM Lawrence Batley Theatre,Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP.JO CAULFIELD - She won't shut up about dating, orrelationships, or sex. She won't shut up about herScottish husband or her Irish mother. She won't shut upabout her drunken friends or their ugly children, or herideas for Dragon's Den inventions, or her plans to solvethe economic crisis. Admission/Enquiries: LawrenceBatley Theatre 01484 430528

❑ THUR 22 - SAT 24 APR - 7.30PM & SAT MATINEE2.15PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square,Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. CIDER WITHROSIE - Rural Gloucestershire, England 1917. Horsespulling ploughs. Charabanc outings to

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Weston-super-Mare. The frozen white winters andblazing orange summers of memory.Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484430528

❑ SAT 24 APR 2.00PM & 11.00AM Lawrence BatleyTheatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield,HD1 2SP. THE SELFISH GIANT - Since building a wallto keep the children out of his garden, the only visitorsthe Selfish Giant gets are Lady Snow, Mr Frost, LordHale and the North Wind. Admission/Enquiries:Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528

❑ MON 26 APR - SAT 1 MAY 7.15PM & MATINEE SAT1 MAY 2.15PM Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen'sSquare, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP.CAROUSEL - Billy Bigelow asks for permission to besent down 'from above' for one day to try and makeamends for mistakes he made in his life. From themagical evocation of the carousel in the overture to themajestic and moving strains of the immortal You'll NeverWalk Alone, this is a giant of the musical stage.Admission/Enquiries: Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484430528

WALKS, RIDES AND CONSERVATION❑ WED 17 FEB 10.00AM - 12.30PM & 1.30PM -4.00PM Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall,WF17 9LG. OAKWELL HALL YOUNG RANGERS -NEST BOX BUILDING - If you are between aged 8 - 14yrs then join the Young Rangers for fun and challengingactivities helping to keep the park and wildlife. Make newfriends and learn new skills. Admission/Enquiries: Freeactivity. Must be booked in advance and a parent/carermust sign a consent form. We provide tools and training.Oakwell Hall 01924 326240

❑ SAT 20 FEB 10.00AM - 4.00PM Bus Terminus,Northgate, GR SE 168 152, Almondbury, HD5 8UU.medium walk. Guided Walk #1 from the '51 YorkshireWalks' (1937) Price 6d. Admission/Enquiries: SusanKirklees Countryside Volunteers on 07979 292781 oremail: signpost_kirklees@yahoo.co.uk

❑ SAT 20 FEB 10.00AM Junction of Caulms Road andLeeds Road, Dewsbury, WF13 1NU. WOODS, FIELDS& LANES - 5 miles Moderate walk. Start GR: SE 251221 (WF12 7BU) Leader(s): Mike Tel: 01924 462811.Non members welcome Admission/Enquiries: ChrisHorbury 01924 470531

❑ SAT 20 FEB 10.00AM Newsome St John's Church,Jackroyd Lane, Newsome, Huddersfield, HD4 6JH.NEWSOME MEANDER - A medium circular walk of 9miles organised by Huddersfield CHA Walking andSocial Club. Admission/Enquiries: Eileen Blakey 01484534521

❑ SAT 27 FEB 9.30AM - 3.30PM Dalton Bank NatureReserve, Dalton Bank Road, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD50RE. HEDGELAYING - Join Conservation Kirklees onthis event to partake in Hedge laying using traditionalmethods. Admission/Enquiries: Free event bookingessential. Kirklees Countryside Unit 01484 234076

❑ SAT 27 FEB 10.30AM Marsden Railway Station,Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH. STANDEDGEFROM MARSDEN - A medium circular walk of 6.5miles organised by Huddersfield CHA Walking andSocial Club. Admission/Enquiries: Eileen Blakley 01484534521

❑ SUN 28 FEB & WED 31 MAR Heritage ServicedSuites, Wellington Mills,, Plover Road, Lindley,Huddersfield, HD3 3HR. 1000 MILES FOR FORGETME NOT - From Monday 4th January 2010, the doors ofHeritage Health Academy will be opened to individuals,teams and companies inviting them to travel 1000 milesfor Forget-me-not - whether it be by treadmill, rowingmachine, cycle, the list is endless...regardless of age orability, we are confident that absolutely anyone canpartake in this and simply walk just one mile or pushthemselves to the limit and achieve a personal goal.Admission/Enquiries: Forget Me Not Trust 01484487570

❑ SUN 28 FEB 1.00PM Woodend Lane, By PrimarySchool, Lower Hopton, WF14 8PR. LOWER HOPTON& COCKLEY HILL - 5 miles Moderate walk. Start GR:SE 199 195 (WF14 8PR) Leader(s): Paul & Chris. Tel:01924 470531. Non members welcome.Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531

❑ SUN 28 FEB 1.30PM - 5.00PM Jctn Link Rd &Causeway (SE247 214), rear of Minster & SportsCentre, Dewsbury, WF12 8EL. FEBRUARY FILLDYKE- Join Susan and the Kirklees Countryside Volunteersfor a 5 miles easy walk. A gentle stroll along river andcanal. Admission/Enquiries: Susan KirkleesCountryside Volunteers on 07979 292781 or email:signpost_kirklees@yahoo.co.uk

❑ SUN 28 FEB 2.00PM - 4.00PM MorrisonsSupermarket, Station Street, Meltham, Huddersfield,

HD9 5QR. THE ROCKS OF HUDDERSFIELD'SFAMOUS WATERFALL - FOLLY DOLLY FALLS - MeetAlison for a short walk along the Meltham Greenway tosee a waterfall formed by sandstones and mudstones.There is a steep muddy path and a stone stile so nowheelchair access. Wellington Boots advisable as isnecessary to wade in the stream to see the waterfall.Admission/Enquiries: Kirklees Countryside Unit 01484234076

❑ MON 1 MAR 1.00PM Oakwell Hall Top Car Park,Birstall, WF17 9LG. GOING SHOPPING TO IKEA -Meet: 1pm in Oakwell Hall Top CP. Start GR: SE 217270. 4 miles Leisurely. Leader(s): Kathleen Tel: 01924471473 Admission/Enquiries: Christine Horbury 01 924470531

❑ SAT 6 MAR 10.15AM - 3.00PM Car Park behind theCarlile Institute and Library, off B6108 HuddersfieldRoad,Meltham, HD9 4AB. FAR FIELDS AND WOODS- Join Malcolm and the Kirklees Countryside Volunteersfor a 6-7 miles medium walk to the north ofMeltham.(Grid Ref. SE 101 106) Admission/Enquiries:Susan Kirklees Countryside Volunteers on 07979292781 or email: signpost_kirklees@yahoo.co.uk

❑ SAT 6 MAR 10.00 - 4.00PM Dearne Lea Tea Roomsand Ice Cream Parlour, off Bark House Lane, Shelley,Huddersfield, HD8 8NG. EASY RIDERS - SHELLEYTO UPPER MAYTHORN - Meet John Gleadow,Kirklees Countryside Officer and members ofHuddersfield & District CTC for an easy paced cycleride on country lanes to Upper Maythorn, near Victoria.Admission/Enquiries: John Gleadow 01484 234077

❑ SUN 7 MAR & 4 APR. 9.30AM - 1.00PM APPROXVarious venues in Kirklees. DRY STONE WALLING -TASTER DAY - Join the experts to learn the techniquesof this traditional country craft. Free course but placesmust be booked and a £10 returnable deposit paid.Admission/Enquiries: For further details and to book aplace contact Paul 01484 845219 or Roger 01422257020 Kirklees Countryside Unit 01484 234076

❑ SUN 7 MAR 11.00AM Grange Moor, Liley Lane(opposite New Inn), Wakefield, WF4 4DU. LEPTON &WHITLEY PARK CIRCULAR - Meet: 1100 GrangeMoor, Liley Lane, opposite the New Inn (WF4 4DT) 6.5miles Moderate. Leader(s): Paul & Chris.Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531

❑ SAT 13 MAR 10.00AM - 4.00PM Swan Public House,New Hey Road (A640), Outlane, near W side of

Outlane roundabout (J23 of M62), Huddersfield, HD33FA. ACROSS THE BORDER - Join Susan and theKirklees Countryside Volunteers for a 8-9 miles mediumand warm walk in Calderdale. Meet opposite the Swanpublic house on New Hey Road (A640). (Grid Ref. SE089 180) (Post code HD3 3YJ) Admission/Enquiries:Susan Kirklees Countryside Volunteers on 07979292781 or email: signpost_kirklees@yahoo.co.uk

❑ SAT 13 MAR 10.15PM The Golden Cock Inn, 2 TheVillage, Farnley Tyas, Huddersfield, HD4 6UD.FARNLEY RUSTIC - A medium circular walk of 8 milesorganised by Huddersfield CHA Walking and SocialClub. Admission/Enquiries: Eileen Blakley 01484534521

❑ SUN 14 MAR 9.30AM Mirfield Library Car Park,Station Road, Mirfield, WF14 8LL. CONTINUING THECLEARANCE OF A FOOTPATH - Meet Nigel and theKirklees Countryside Volunteers on for a conservationevent. Meet 9.30 am in Mirfield Library car park, StationRoad, Mirfield (Grid Ref. SE 203 197) or 10.00 am onsite at Holmfield Road, Longwood, Huddersfield (GridRef. SE 101 170) (Post code HD3 4RX)Admission/Enquiries: Alternative meet 10.00am on siteat Holmfield Rd, Longwood, Hudds HD3 4RX. (SE 101170) Nigel - Kirklees Countryside Volunteers07746973281 (evenings only)

❑ SUN 14 MAR 1.30PM - 3.30PM Castle Hill, Hillside',off Lumb Lane, Almondbury, HD4. WALK WITHMOTHER EARTH - Traditionally this was the time thatdomestic servants were given a day off to visit theirmother. Today, it's celebrated by children giving gifts offlowers and home-made cards. So, why not bring yourmum or carer, or just come along anyway, for amoderate 4 mile walk to enjoy the beautiful views byjoining Julian the Castle Hill Ranger.Admission/Enquiries: Free- but booking essential.Please telephone Tolson Memorial Museum on 01484223830 to book your place. Julian Brown 01484 223830

❑ SAT 20 MAR 9.30AM - 3.30PM Far Bank, Shelley,HD8 8HS. STEP BUILDING ON SHELLEY WHINS -Join Conservation Kirklees to help improve access tothis diverse wildlife site. Admission/Enquiries: Meet bythe public footpath sign. Free activity, booking essential.Simon Pedley 01484 234073

❑ SAT 20 MAR 9.30AM Holmfirth Swimming Baths, OffHuddersfield Road (A6024), Holmfirth, HD9 7LE.SUMMER WINE & HAMLETS - A medium circular walkof 9/10 miles organised by Huddersfield CHA Walkingand Social Club. Admission/Enquiries: Eileen Blakley01484 534521

❑ SAT 20 MAR 1.00PM - 4.00PM Castle Hill, Hillside',off Lumb Lane, Almondbury, HD4. THE EQUINOXAWAKENS WALK - Spring into action as the day andnight are in balance all over the Earth. This is thebeginning of the transition into spring for the northernhemisphere. Join Julian the Castle Hill Ranger for amoderate/hard 6 mile walk to take in the magnificentviews and enjoy the natural shades of colour.Admission/Enquiries: FREE - But booking is essential.Please telephone Tolson Memorial Museum on 01484223830 to book your place. Julian Brown 01484 223830

❑ SAT 20 MAR 1.10PM - 4.00PM Car park adjacent toRed House Museum (GR207,263), A651 Oxford Road,Gomersal, Dewsbury, BD19 4JP. NOT THAT CASTLEHILL! - Join Margaret and the Kirklees CountrysideVolunteers on for a 4 miles medium walk. MeetMargaret at 1.30 pm at the car park adjacent to RedHouse Museum, Oxford Road (A651), Gomersal (GridRef. SE 207 263) (Post code BD19 4JX). This mostlyrural walk will include paths cleared by our Volunteerslast year. Admission/Enquiries: Susan KirkleesCountryside Volunteers on 07979 292781 or email:signpost_kirklees@yahoo.co.uk

❑ SUN 21 MAR PATHFINDER DAY - Learn how toread a map and put your acquired skill into practice ona 3-4 mile walk under the friendly supervision of aKirklees Countryside Volunteer. A packed lunch andwalking gear will be needed. Attendees should be over16. Booking is essential. Admission/Enquiries: Fordetails of the course and venue please contact KirkleesCountryside Volunteers. Oliver 07971192383 (evenings)

❑ SUN 21 MAR 1.00PM - 3.00PM Oakwell Hall VisitorCentre Barn, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG. SPRINGEQUINOX WALK - Meet Countryside Officer RichardAspinall for a gentle guided walk looking for new signsof life around the park. Admission/Enquiries: OakwellHall 01924 326240

❑ THURS 25 MAR – 10.45AM Cleckheaton, HunsworthLane, Opp Saville St, Cleckheaton, BD19 3UA.MAZEBROOK, BLUE HILLS & EAST BIERLEY -Meet: 1045 Cleckheaton, Hunsworth Lane oppositeSaville Street (BD19 3UA). 8 miles Moderate.Leader(s): John Tel: 0113 2383965Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531

❑ SAT 27 MAR 10.30AM Shepley Railway Station,Shepley, HD8 8DX. SHEPLEY-EAST - A mediumcircular walk of 8 miles organised by Huddersfield CHAWalking and Social Club Admission/Enquiries: EileenBlakley 01484 534521

❑ SUN 28 MAR 11.00AM - 5.00PM Digley Reservoir,Digley Royd Lane, Holme, HD9 2QD. WATER, WATEREVERYWHERE - Join David and the KirkleesCountryside Volunteers for an 8 miles medium walk. Acircular tour of the upper Holme Valley Reservoirs. Meetat the large car park in quarry on the north side ofDigley Reservoir, off Digley Royd Lane, 1 mile fromHolme (Grid Ref. SE 110 072) (Post code HD9 2RS).Admission/Enquiries: Susan Kirklees CountrysideVolunteers on 07979 292781 or email:signpost_kirklees@yahoo.co.uk

❑ SUN 28 MAR 12.00 NOON Standedge Tunnel andVisitor Centre, Waters Road, Marsden, HD7 6NQ.POND AND PICNIC WALK - Meet Emma & Diane for apicnic followed by a walk to Eastergate for ponddipping. (Bring your own picnic) Admission/Enquiries:Please phone Marsden Information Point for further

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The InformationStation Campaigntakes to the road

■ BUS CREW: The Team behind the Information Station Campaign Bus

All roads lead to The InformationStation, as the team behind this newcampaign launched their messageon the buses travelling aroundKirklees.

Library and Information Centres acrossKirklees offer a range of services whichmight be news to some residents in thearea. In order to raise awareness of theseservices ‘THE INFORMATION STA-TION’ campaign wi l l see busesemblazoned with advertising, as well asposters displayed around the community.

Councillor Mary Harkin, CabinetMember for Culture and Leisure, says:"Many people may not realise the range ofservices they can access. This campaignhighlights what is available at your localLibrary and Information Centre."

For instance did you know:You can access benefits adviceYou can pay council billsYou can apply for a Kirklees PassportYou can access careers adviceYou can access the internet free ofchargeYou can get help filling in formsYou can find out what’s happening in yourcommunityYou can access other Kirklees services

As the slogan for the campaign says, yourLibrary and Information Centre offers youmuch more than you might realise!

For more information visit your localLibrary and Information Centre orvisit www.kirklees.gov.uk/libraries orcall 01484 226300.

information. 01484 845595

❑ FRI 2 APR 1.45PM - 5.00PM Junction School Lane &Newland Road, Nr old Railway Bridge, Kirkheaton, HD50JT. A VIEW OF THE TEMPLE - Join Oliver and theKirklees Countryside Volunteers for a 5 miles mediumwalk. Escape to the seclusion of the peaceful WhitleyValley on this Bank Holiday stroll. Meet at 1.45 pm atthe junction of School Lane and Newland Road,Kirkheaton (Grid Ref. SE 178 172) (Post code HD50JT). Admission/Enquiries: Susan Kirklees CountrysideVolunteers on 07979 292781 or emailsignpost_kirklees@yahoo.co.uk

❑ MON 5 APR 10.00AM Black Bull, Kirkgate, Birstall,WF17 9PB. RED HOUSE AND BACK - Meet: 1000Birstall, Black Bull Inn, Kirkgate, (WF17 9PB) 4 milesModerate Leader(s): Mike Tel: 01924 462811.Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531

❑ MON 5 APR 10.30AM - 5.00PM YorkshireTechnology Park, Armitage Bridge, Huddersfield, HD47NR. BLACKMOORFOOT AND FOLLY DOLLY - JoinLiz and the Kirklees Countryside Volunteers for a 9Miles, medium/hard walk. Enjoy woods, reservoir andwaterfall on this holiday walk in springtime. Meet at10.30 am in the car park. Our thanks to Mark Brooke ofthe Yorkshire Technology Park for the use of the carpark (Grid Ref. SE 134 136) (Post code HD4 7NR).Admission/Enquiries: Susan Kirklees CountrysideVolunteers on 07979 292781 or emailsignpost_kirklees@yahoo.co.uk

❑ FRI 9 APR 10.00AM Birstall Library and InformationCentre, Market Street, Birstall, WF17 9EN.TODDLE4LIFE - Follow an Easter trail, everyonewelcome. Dress up if you wish. Finish with your ownpicnic back at the library. Admission/Enquiries: Freeactivity, booking essential. Birstall Library & InformationCentre 01924 326227

❑ SAT 10 APR 10.00AM - 4.00PM Holmfirth SwimmingBaths, Off Huddersfield Road (A6024), Holmfirth, HD97LE. HIGH ABOVE THE HOLME - Join Margaret andthe Kirklees Countryside Volunteers for a 7 milesmedium walk. Attractive paths and lanes. Climbs willnot be hurried! Meet at 10.00 am in the car park atHolmfirth Swimming Baths, off Huddersfield Road(A6024), 3/4 mile north of Holmfirth town centre (GridRef. SE 145 091) (Post code HD9 7LJ).

❑ SUN 11 APR 9.30AM - 5.00PM Mirfield Library CarPark, Station Road, Mirfield, WF14 8LL. REVIVING AFOOTPATH - Join Nigel and the Kirklees CountrysideVolunteers for a conservation event. Meet at 9.30 am inMirfield Library car park, Station Road, Mirfield (GridRef. SE 203 197) or 10.00 am on site at Thornhill Road,Longwood, Huddersfield (Grid Ref. SE 114 165).Admission/Enquiries: Nigel - Kirklees CountrysideVolunteers 07746973281 (evenings only)

❑ SUN 11 APR 1.30PM Thornhill Rectory Park CarPark, Thornhill, WF12 0JY. MIDDLESTOWN ANDHORBURY BRIDGE - Meet: 1330 Thornhill, Rectory

Park CP (WF12 0JY) 5 miles Moderate. Leader(s): KenTel: 01924 494617 Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury01924 470531

❑ MON 12 APR 1.00PM Oakwell Hall Top Car Park,Birstall, WF17 9LG. SPRING IN SPEN - Meet: 1300Oakwell Hall Top CP (WF17 9LG) 5 miles Moderate.Leader(s): Kathleen Tel: 01924 471473Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531

❑ SAT 17 APR 10.15AM - 5.00PM Carriage House(A62), Standedge, Marsden, HD7 6NL. THE COTTONFAMINE ROAD - Join Oliver and the KirkleesCountryside Volunteers for a 9 mile hard walk. Walk theold Pennine Way across Featherbed Moss to visit aremarkable piece of Victorian engineering. The routeincludes a lengthy stretch of high, exposed, boggymoorland. Meet 10.15 am at the Carriage House PH,A62 Manchester Road, Standedge, west of Marsden(Grid Ref. SE 028 102) (Post code HD7 6NL). Ourthanks to the pub owners for kindly allowing us to usetheir car park. Admission/Enquiries: Susan KirkleesCountryside Volunteers

❑ SAT 24 APR 11.30AM Huddersfield Railway Station,St. George's Square, Railway Street, Huddersfield, HD11JY. HUDDERSFIELD TO MARSDEN ALONG THENARROW CANAL - Meet: 1130 Huddersfield RailwayStation (HD1 1JB) 7 miles Moderate. This walk reliesupon Public Transport and is LINEAR. Leader(s): Paul& Chris. Tel: 01924 470531 Admission/Enquiries: ChrisHorbury 01924 470531

❑ SUN 25 APR 10.35AM - 4.30PM Park Side, Flockton,Wakefield, WF4 4AD. MORE MOOR AND MOORE -Join Dave and the Kirklees Countryside Volunteers foran 8 mile medium walk. A pleasant walk passingthrough Emley village and Bretton Country Park Meet at10.35 am at Park Side, Flockton - just off BarnsleyRoad (A637), by the zebra crossing (Grid Ref. SE 243150) (Post code WF4 4AA).Admission/Enquiries: SusanKirklees Countryside Volunteers on 07979 292781 oremail signpost_kirklees@yahoo.co.uk

❑ FRI 30 APR 6.30PM Black Bull, Kirkgate, Birstall,WF17 9PB. BLUEBELLS OF BIRSTALL - Meet: 1830Birstall, Black Bull Inn, Kirkgate, (WF17 9PB) 3 milesModerate. Leader(s): Kathleen Tel: 01924 471473Admission/Enquiries: Chris Horbury 01924 470531

❑ SAT 1 MAY 1.00PM - 4.00PM Castle Hill Top CarPark, Off Lumb Lane, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD46TA. THE BELTAIN BECKONS WALK - The arrival ofBeltain (Spring) is an ancient celebration of the Earthand Nature's fertility and union. So what better way tojoin the Castle Hill Ranger on a moderate 5 to 6 milewalk around this magical place of the ancients toexperience the wonderful beginning of Beltain.Admission/Enquiries: Free but booking essential.Please no dogs, guide and assistance dogs only. Wearsuitable footwear and warm waterproof clothing & bringsomething to drink and eat. Contact Julian Brown on07968 426312

MANGA-CON 2010An exciting Manga Con-vention is to feature atthis year's HuddersfieldLiterature Festival

Manga Masterclass: Sat-urday March 13, 10.30am -11.30am, Huddersfield Lib-rary Manga Convention: Sat-urday March 13, 12noon -5pm, Huddersfield Uni-versity, Central ServicesBuilding, Quayside

Tickets available fromWaterstones (New Streetstore), Huddersfield Libraryor on the day at the venue

Manga Management, agroup of young people whomeet regularly at Hudders-field Library to share theirpassion for all things Manga

are preparing to hold theirsecond annual Manga Con-ference: MANGA-CON 2010as part of this year's Hudders-field Literature Festival. Theirimpressive range of Mangaartwork has to be seen to bebelieved.

The day will kick off with aManga Masterclass at Hud-ders f i e ld Library f rom10.30am until 11.30am. Thiswill be a class for beginnersoffering guidance on the art ofManga drawing. Pre-bookingis required as places are lim-ited. Tickets are priced at just£1.

Following the huge successof their first annual conven-tion last year, their secondconvention will take place in

the afternoon from 12noon to5pm in association with Hud-dersfield Literature Festival atHuddersfield University inthe Central Services Buildingon Quayside.

The event will include aManga Art Contest with threeprizes up for grabs in the threeage categories: 13 years andunder, 14+ and 18+.

There will also be a CosplayContest, a colourful and ima-ginative spectacle whereManga fans dress up as theirfavourite anime characters.

Not to mention a MangaQuiz with prizes, stalls fromManga related companies anda gaming section from Teamconsole. Refreshments willalso be available.

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE 2010

Kirklees Council is pleased to announcethe return of Spirit, Dewsbury’s annual freeoutdoor show, on Friday 26 February from7.00pm.

Mechanical dragons as tall as double deckerbuses will rampage through the town centre,breathing fire and entertaining crowds beforetheir final encounter with the dragon slayer infront of the town hall.

This year’s show is performed by Spanishstreet theatre company, Sarruga, who havetaken their magical shows starring mythicalmechanical monsters all over the world.

Cllr David Sheard, Cabinet member forregeneration (North Kirklees) commented:“Last year 5,000 people came to Dewsbury towatch international acrobats, Grupo Puja, andI’m expecting this year’s event to be just aspopular. Sarruga’s dragons performed in Liver-

pool during celebrations for City of Culture,where they attracted thousands of spectators, soI’m looking forward to Dewsbury giving themequally as big a welcome.”

The 45-minute procession begins outside thetown hall, making its way towards the marketbefore returning to Market Place and Long-causeway for the finale of fire breathing dragonsbattling with St. George. However, there will besome changes to the event format this year dueto the major work which is underway at the townhall. As the roof will be exposed, the show willnot finish with the traditional firework finale.

It is recommended that young children arecarefully supervised during the show as thedragons and performers come very close to theaudience

For the most up to date information visitwww.kirklees.gov.uk/spirit.

Ten brands of music, tendecora t ive ly themedfloats and ten humorousIrish artistes! It can onlymean one thing; the tenthH u d d e r s f i e l d S a i n tPatrick's Day Parade.

Taking place on SundayMarch 14th at 1pm, thefun-filled family event onceagain promises to be anexhibition of colour, cultureand craic. The parade arealso del ighted to haveacquired three top Irishbands, including four-timesAl l Ire land championsRahan ceili, and the leadingact at the annual Rose ofTralee pageant; The Tralee

Pipe and Drum band. Localacts will include GiantsC a u s eway Ro c k b a n d ,Frumptarn Guggenband,Keeping it Country and anarray of Irish artistes includ-ing traditional and modernmusicians. The ever-popularIrish dancers and Silver Starsmajorettes will perform and'Saint Patrick' will keep the 30foot 'snake' under control.Other attractions will includecompere and disco streetentertainers, face painting,Leprechauns, 'The Turfman','Molly Malone' and muchmore Irish fare includingmerchandise stalls, booklets,rosettes, hats and flags.

I t p ro m i s e s t o b e arip-roaring occasion to markthe special anniversary andall are invited to join in thecelebrations.

Timetable: 1pm Parade startRoute: Parade start: HuddersfieldIrish CentreDown Fitzwilliam StreetRight along John William StreetAlong New StreetRight up Cloth Hall StreetRight down Market StreetLeft up WestgateLeft along CastlegateLeft down Market StreetAlong Railway StreetLeft along John William StreetLeft up Fitzwilliam StreetParade finish: Huddersfield IrishCentreFinish: 2.30pmVisit www.theparadeonline.org formore information.

Make the mostof your event!

What’s On is published as a bi-monthly supplement in Kirklees’ four main localnewspapers, the Huddersfield Examiner, The Dewsbury Reporter, The Batley Newsand The Spenborough Guardian. It aims to give full details of forthcoming events inKirklees. Details are also published in the “Events” section of the Kirklees CouncilWebsite 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 eventsin May/June. If you have an event you would like to publicise, pleasecomplete the form and send it to Kirklees Information at the address belowBEFORE FRIDAY, MARCH 19th 2010

Entries can also be submitted online at:www.kirklees.gov.uk/events

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