Saturday, 19 September 2026

Things to do this weekend in Leeds, Bradford, London, Scotland, Ireland and more

Got plans for the weekend? Here are a few ideas of things to do this weekend in Leeds, Bradford, London, Scotland, Ireland and more:

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Back In The Swing @ Seven


Mid September and we're now well into the swing of our autumn programme. Just a few tickets left for A Night at the Musicals – West End Stories, tonight, Friday 18th September, 7.30pm, a show that brings a stylish celebration of music from some of the most classic Musicals of all time. Seven Venue. £15.

Tomorrow, Saturday 19th September 4-6pm, a warm welcome for Autumn Sessions - Steamtown, playing original modern guitar, banjo, harmonica, and accordion duo. Seven Bar. Pay What You Feel. Organised by Mewl Music.

Also tomorrow, Saturday 19th September, Flamenco de Leeds – Jose Almarcha Trio, a renowned flamenco music group led by Spanish guitarist and composer José Almarcha, the group aims to evoke different emotional states through various flamenco styles during their performances. Seven Venue. £23.

On Sunday 20th September, 1.30-4pm, JazzLeeds – John “Papa” Gros. New Orleans has had its fair share of musical ambassadors, but few are more rooted in the cracked sidewalks and popping speakers of the Crescent City than John “Papa” Gros. “Sharing New Orleans with the world is my calling”. Seven Venue. £12/10 plus fees in advance, £12 on the door

Also on Sunday 20th September, 7:30 pm, this and every Sunday, the Seven Quiz. Test your knowledge in a relaxed atmosphere; a great way to end the weekend with friends. Seven Bar.  £5 per team entry. With prizes.

Next week on Wednesday 23rd September, 6-7.15pm, Rush Hour Jazz – Anna Chandler King . Accompanied by her brilliant rhythm section, Anna brings some improvisational fire to selections from the great American songbook. Seven Bar. Pay What You Feel donations. Organised by JazzLeeds.

Crying into Bins by Lia Burge, 20 years in hospitality… a cathartically funny poetical memoir takes centre stage on Thursday 24th September, 7.30pm. From the food waste bin into which her friend had a nervous breakdown, Lia tries to make sense of the twenty years she spent serving food and drink. Seven Venue. £12.

On Friday 25th September, 7.30pm, The Janzen Boys Folk/Roots Trio. A real treat this this show, The Janzen Boys are a father-and-son led folk-country trio from Winnipeg, Canada, known for their tight three-part harmonies, heartfelt songs, and touching live shows. Seven Venue. £15. Doors 7pm.

Autumn Sessions – Essence of Django is on Saturday 26th September 4-6pm. A musical project that celebrates and evolves the legacy of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli, the legendary founders of the Quintette du Hot Club de France. Seven Bar. Pay What You Feel. Organised by Mewl Music.

And in the evening of Saturday 26th September 7.30pm, The John Hackett Band with special guest Heather Findlay .The John Hackett Band embodies the spirit of progressive rock and Heather Findlay is one of the finest vocalists working in music today. Seven Venue. £15 adv / £17 on the door.

Where the event is ticketed, tickets are available at TicketSource via www.sevenleeds.co.uk  We  look forward to seeing you at Seven very soon. Every £ spent at Seven helps support high quality arts in a local setting. 
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September marks the return of our free Lunchtime Organ Music series, with weekly concerts at Leeds Cathedral from some of the best organists from the UK and beyond. Can't make it in person? Every concert will be available to watch online free of charge for 30 days after the performance.

Looking ahead, our autumn season begins next month with the return of the Leeds International Chamber Series, Leeds International Piano Series, Leeds Best of Brass and Lunchtime Chamber Music. If you're planning to attend multiple Chamber Series or Piano Series concerts, you can save 20% when you book six or more concerts in the same transaction. View our multibuy offers. 

See you at a concert soon, 
Leeds International Concert Season

Upcoming concerts

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Leeds Lunchtime Organ Music

Our free Lunchtime Organ Music series returns this month, welcoming acclaimed organists from St Paul’s, Winchester, Wakefield, Ripon and Lincoln cathedrals, alongside other distinguished performers at Leeds Cathedral. Highlights include a celebration of Leeds’ twinning link with Dortmund and the series premiere of a newly attributed work by Johann Sebastian Bach.

Free admission, no booking required!
Every Monday, 1.15pm at Leeds Cathedral

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Piatti Quartet & Simon Callaghan

The Leeds International Chamber Series begins in October with a colourful selection of chamber works by Ina Boyle, Amy Beach, and Antonín Dvořák for string quintet and string quartet.

Curated this year by pianist Simon Callaghan, the Leeds International Chamber Series explores works that have too often lived in the shadows of music's most famous works.

Tue 6 October, 7.30pm
Leeds Conservatoire

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Leeds Lunchtime Chamber Music

Starting next month, outstanding emerging artists from leading conservatoires and the international stage present rich and varied programmes every Wednesday lunchtime, performing everything from much-loved classics to contemporary works. The series opens on 7 October with Trinity College graduate Madeleine Brown performing music for solo piano by Maurice Ravel and Sergei Rachmaninov.

Free admission, simply turn up and enjoy the music!
Every Wednesday from 7 October, 1.05pm at Leeds Conservatoire

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Eric Lu

Tickets are selling fast for the opening recital of the Leeds International Piano Series with Eric Lu who returns to Leeds to perform music by Johannes Brahms, Sergei Rachmaninov, Frédéric Chopin, Robert Schumann, and Sergei Prokofiev. 

Fri 16 October, 7.30pm
Leeds Conservatoire

Presented in partnership with the Leeds International Piano Competition

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Yorkshire Imperial Band

In 2025, Leeds-based Yorkshire Imperial Band achieved its highest result in a decade at the Yorkshire Area Contest, further cementing its place in the Championship Section by achieving the same result in 2026. As the band marks its 90th year, it is proud to return to the Leeds Best of Brass series with Musical Director Ian McElligott who looks forward to sharing an exciting programme with audiences in Pudsey. 

Sat 17 October, 7.30pm
Pudsey Civic Hall

Just announced

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Quartet in Residence: Opus13

Following a hugely successful first season in 2026, Opus13 captivated audiences with its exceptional musicianship, compelling performances and engaging stage presence. Hailed as a complete delight, Opus13 has quickly become a firm favourite with Leeds audiences. We look forward to sharing the next chapter of the residency with you.

Priority booking for 2026 multibuy offer customers renewing their seats opened on Wed 16 September. 

Tuesdays 11 May, 15 June & 6 July
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Mic on Fire

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, InHouse Records brings its Mic on Fire showcase to Leeds for an evening of uplifting live music spanning multiple genres. Hosted at the HiFi Club, this unique event champions creativity, community and positive change, with pay what you can tickets supporting the organisation's ongoing work.

Thu 24 September, 6.30pm
Hi-Fi Club

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Leeds International Concert Season is part of Leeds Ticket Hub, the city's cultural ticket office: Leeds Ticket Hub, Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3AD.


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Bradford Libraries Events and Activities

Fun events included in today's bulletin...

  • Virtual Reality Tour heading to Ilkley, Manningham and Shipley Libraries
  • Creative Journaling at Keighley Library
  • Creative Writing Classes at Keighley Library
  • Heritage Open Days at Local Studies
  • Two talks at Local Studies
  • Live Theatre at Keighley Library
  • Willow Lantern Making
  • Free Drawing classes at Shipley Library
  • Ilkley Library Re-opening Day
  • Wild About Lawns at Eccleshill Library
  • Project exploring relationship between Poverty and Mental Health at City Library
  • Chair-based exercise class at Clayton Library
  • Drop-in Business Advice Sessions at Shipley Enterprise Hub (Shipley Library)

Virtual Reality Film Tour Returns

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STEP into a unique new world in your local library this autumn!

For three weeks in October, Bradford Libraries will be hosting state-of-the-art VR headsets and a feast of FREE digital experiences.

David Attenborough, Wallace & Gromit, Matthew Bourne, Vaughan Williams are among our top pick for YOUR local library.

FREE public drop-in sessions at Ilkley Library, (October 5-8) Manningham Library (12-15), Shipley Library (19-22). (times TBC)

Amongst the thrilling programme of VR offerings, the experiences on offer will include:

  • Hold the World with Sir David Attenbrough: Embark on a groundbreaking interactive VR tour of the Natural History Museum in London with the most iconic of guides. 
  • Wallace & Gromit in the Grand Getaway: Step into the shoes (and paws) of the legendary Aardman duo as they blast-off on a cracking new adventure that will take you from the familiar sights of West Wallaby Street to the strange surroundings of deep space. An interactive treat – all in glorious VR-O-Rama!
  • The Philharmonia Virtual Orchestra – The Lark Ascending: Experience a mesmerising 360-degree performance of Vaughan Williams’ masterpiece featuring Nicola Benedetti.
  • Monoliths: Explore England’s northern landscape through the voices and spoken word of three women, in this poignant XR experience by Pilot Theatre and One to One Development Trust.
  • **New** Doorstep Duets – An absorbing VR180 capture of Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures by immersive filmmakers Neon8.

 ***KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR UPDATES ON TIMES ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND THIS NEWSLETTER***

Creative Journaling at Keighley Library

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Creative Journaling Club |

Saturday 19th September | 1:30 – 3:30 PM 

Keighley Library

Join us for a gentle creative space to reflect, make, and be.

Our monthly Creative Journaling Club is a relaxed and friendly volunteer-run gathering — you are welcome to join us whether you've never picked up a journal before or already enjoy being creative as a way to explore your thoughts.

There's no teaching, no rules, and no pressure to share, just time and space to express yourself in your own way — with pen, pencil, collage, or any way that feels right for you.

This month's optional theme is 'Harvest'. Some materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own journal if you'd like. We have prompt ideas and resources for inspiration too. Free and open to all adults and accompanied children aged 12+.

Have questions? Email our group at: createconnectmake@gmail.com

Creative Writing Classes - Autumn Term

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LOVE WRITING? Want to take that next step? Make new friends, have some FUN?
Join one of our ten- week creative writing courses starting this October. 
Keighley Library - Wednesdays 5.30 - 7.30
Starts 7th October
Ilkley Library - Fridays 4.00 - 6.00
Starts 9th October
City Library - Saturdays 10.15 - 12.15
Starts 10th October
Our courses are open to new and experienced adult writers - all welcome.
The course costs £70 for ten weeks, payable in cash at the first session. Please contact christina.wilson@bradford.gov.uk if this would be difficult for you or if you have any questions about the course.

Drop-in support for girls and women suffering domestic abuse

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Manningham Library will be hosting a drop-in Session with the Anah Project on Wednesday 30th September at 11am.

The Anah Project is a confidential support service for girls and women suffering domestic abuse - understanding the damaging effects, which can leave women with little or no financial or personal freedom.

Their work focuses on educating women about their human rights while helping to rebuild confidence, self-esteem, and a sense of independence. Support is shaped around each woman’s individual needs, recognising that no two experiences are the same.

Through this approach, they offer clear information and practical help across key areas of life, including:Safety,Emotional and physical wellbeing,Counselling,Financial wellbeing
Legal support & Immigration, Divorce,Training and employment, Education
Housing.

Heritage Open Days

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SATURDAY 19th SEPTEMBER  10.30am - 3.30pm

FREE EVENT

DROP IN

Images from the Archives: A Visual Extravaganza of Keighley Through Time

Drop in to Keighley Local Studies Library and discover some of the amazing images held within our archive collections. Explore rarely seen photographs, historic maps and sale plans, and see images from Ian Dewhirst’s archive, including photographs used in his books and popular Down Memory Lane Keighley News newspaper feature.

Uncover fascinating glimpses of Keighley’s rich and diverse past, from local people and family life to long-gone streets, bustling factories and mills, shops and familiar places.

Celebrating this year’s Heritage Open Days theme, “Everyday Lives,” discover the people, places and everyday moments captured in our collections that together tell the extraordinary story of Keighley and its communities.

We will have our archive of Stereoscopic images showing life in Keighley from the 1890s available to see. You will be able to take a look through our stereoscopic viewer and see old Keighley come to life in 3D!

Andy Wade from ‘The Men of Worth’ will have a selection of the groups research available to see. Discover the people behind the names and explore their individual stories, their wartime experience, and lives back home in Keighley and the Worth Valley.

A History of Windhill

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Come along to our popular local history talks in Local Studies, Bradford.
'A History of Windhill' from its origins to the present day will be the subject of a talk by Sue Steel.
Sue will focus on the hamlet of Windhill situated between Shipley, Wrose and Thackley, where she grew up and lived until moving in the 1990's. The talk will cover its history; churches; schools; businesses; houses and much more.
  
The talk will be at Local Studies, Bradford, 11:30-12:30 on September 24. 
Email local.studies@bradford.gov.uk tele 01274 433688

Talk about Industrialist Joseph Riley

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Our lunchtime talks at Local Studies, Bradford are increasingly popular.
Come along to hear David Copeland's talk about  'Joseph Riley: Industrialist, Founder of the Optical Lantern Co. & father of local author Willie Riley' .
Joseph Riley was born in 1838 in Bradford Moor, in what he described as a '"very humble but respectable and Godly home". He experienced child labour and eventually rose from poverty to success in the wool trade. His career veered several times between failure and success. His life was a mixture of business and Methodism and he died in Bradford in 1926.
The talk will take place at Local Studies, on October 15 between 11.30am and 12.30.
To book, email local.studies@bradford.gov.uk tele 01274 433688

Theatre at Keighley Library

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Charlotte Brontë - Senseless Trash!

Join Charlotte Brontë on a phonic field trip over the Yorkshire Moors and listen in to the sounds that shaped the Brontë sisters’ lives.

Senseless Trash' is a 30 minute theatre show using silent disco headphones. This show explores the modern day struggles of identity and motherhood through the lens of Charlotte Brontë’s inspiring life and work.

This show is performed for the very first time within a library after touring at venues and festivals around the country. Suitable for audiences aged 14+ Some walking/movement is required - the show moves throughout the library.

Three performances available. 11am, 12.30pm and 2.00pm. Free but booking essential. Book on https://www.ticketsource.com/bradfordlibraries

Willow Lantern Making - Places STILL available

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Willow Lantern Making
Would you like to make a willow lantern?
Would you like to be part of an amazing project?
Then why not book your FREE place on our amazing workshops in partnership with Cecil Green Arts & the University of Bradford -Festival of the Dead Project.
Please click the links below to book your place or scan the QR Code:
City Library - starts Wed 23rd September 4.45pm-6.45pm (5 weeks)
Shipley Library - starts Fri 25th September 10am-12noon (5 weeks)
A creativity session making willow lanterns, taking inspiration from practices around the world and through time;
Plus, a combination of spaces to talk and reflect about life & death.
The lanterns will be showcased as part of the Festival of the Dead Parades in Lister Park and Northcliffe Park:
Lister Park Lantern Parade, Fri 30th October – return of the iconic family-friendly Lantern Parade
Northcliffe Park memorial parade, Sat 14th November - a smaller and more intimate event involving memorial lanterns in Northcliffe Park woods.

Free Drawing Classes at Shipley Library

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Fancy learning some new drawing skills?

Come to Shipley Library where artist Dawn Hindle will assist you with some Still Life tricks and tips. 

Tuesday mornings, 10.30am-12.30pm 

September 15, 22 and 29th. All materials provided. 

This is an informal,fun session, which will be held in the library. Beginners are encouraged and welcomed, as are more experienced drawers. Come along, have fun, have a natter and create something new and interesting! It's FREE. No need to book, just drop in! Email shipley.library@bradford.gov.uk for more info. 

Ilkley Library Re-opening Day 21 September

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Staff at Ilkley Library are getting ready to welcome customers back on Monday, September 21. 

We have new loos, (no more nipping to a cafe or supermarket) new heating, (to keep you cosy in the dark months) new lighting and a kitchenette. 

We also have a mystery art collection ready for you in the back room. Come and join us! And if you haven't already, grab a library ticket. We'd love to see you. 

Wild About Lawns Workshop at Eccleshill Library

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Eccleshill Library will be hosting a "Wild About Lawns Workshop" in partnership with the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust on Saturday 26th September from 11am-3pm.

To book a place, please email: Sarah.goldsmith@ywt.org.uk

Places are limited so please book asap.

Do you want your garden to be a haven for wildlife? Have you been trying to rewild your lawn?

If so, then this workshop is for you! Learn how to transform your lawn into a flowering meadow. Learn about the No Mow calendar. Learn how to diversify your lawn with a practical demonstration. Please wear sturdy shoes if possible.

Please bring a packed lunch and drink if staying for the full session.

Changing Realities at City Library

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A 'Changing Realities' Community Event, exploring mental health & poverty, will be held at City Library on Thursday 22nd October at 1pm.

Come along and listen to the parents & carers of Changing Realities explore mental health and poverty, followed by a workshop and discussion.

Please book your place via the link or scan the QR code:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999691824076?aff=oddtdtcreator

The event is free, and open to members of the local community. Food and refreshments will be available.

Changing Realities is a collaboration between the University of Glasgow, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Child Poverty Action Group and over 200 parents and carers living across the UK. Visit our digital zine at: https://mh.changingrealities.org/

: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999691824076?aff=oddtdtcreator

Chair Based Exercise Class at Clayton!

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Clayton Library is running a series of FREE Chair Based Exercise classes, starting on Thursday 24th September at 1.45pm.

In partnership with Happy Healthy You Bradford. To book your place please ring the library on: 01274 437643. Limited spaces available. Suitable for all abilities - all welcome.

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Film and family favourites: Live in concert

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Last chance to book your tickets! Enjoy an unforgettable evening of film and family favourites with the British Police Symphony Orchestra at Price Hall, Bradford Grammar School on Saturday 10 October from 6.30pm.

From the magic of Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast to the epic adventure of Star Wars this talented orchestra will bring some of the world's most loved music to life.

Every ticket sold will help build a dedicated 'Home from Home' next to the Neonatal Unit at Bradford Royal Infirmary, providing families with a comfortable bed, kitchen facilities and a welcoming place to stay just moments away from their baby.

Don't miss this chance to enjoy a spectacular night of live music while helping local families through some of their toughest times.

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New Free Business Advice Sessions Launch at Shipley Library Enterprise Hub

Local entrepreneurs, start-ups and established businesses are being invited to access free one-to-one business support through a new series of drop-in sessions at Shipley Library Enterprise Hub.

Delivered by Invest in Bradford, our business support service, the Let's Talk Business sessions will provide informal opportunities for people to discuss business ideas, ambitions, opportunities and challenges with experienced business advisers.

The free sessions are designed to support people at every stage of their business journey, from aspiring entrepreneurs exploring self-employment to established business owners looking to grow and develop their organisations.

Find out more



Read Kirklees: September/October 2026

Contents

  • Huddersfield Library Hub
    • Our brand new library hub opens on Monday 21st September!
  • eAudio and eBook collection
    • World Alzheimer's Month September 2026 
  • Foster Care Drop-in Sessions
    • Find out more about foster care drop in sessions taking place in our libraries
  • PressReader
    • Digital Newspapers - accessibility options for World Sight Day, October 8th.
  • KR Talking News
    • Access the latest free audio newspaper
  • Social Stories
    • Join us on a visit to Kirkheaton Library
  • Creative Kirklees
    • Find out what's on in your local library
  • Ticketsource
    • Book tickets for all our events here
  • Linktree
    • Use our Linktree addresses to keep up to date

Huddersfield Library Hub - opens Monday 21st September


We're excited to announce that our shiny new Huddersfield Library Hub, part of Our Cultural Heart, will officially open its doors to the public at 9:30am on Monday 21 September.

The new Library Hub is a bright, modern and welcoming space with something for everyone. Throughout opening week, visitors will be able to explore the new space and take part in a range of free library activities, such as a digital drop in session, lunchtime local history talks, reading for health sessions and some great activities for children of all ages.

And that's not all, on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September (pm) Huddersfield Library Hub will be open for yet more fun and celebrations where you can take part in Lego club, a knit and natter group, a very special Library Adventures trail and experience some of the activities our new Makerspace will have to offer. There will also be live music, food and drink stalls and community art activities taking place on the Queensgate Square.

So why not come down and say hello? We can't wait to welcome you to our new library hub! 

For more information on our extensive programme of events and activities visit: Creative Kirklees OCH Page - Our Cultural Heart 

New address: 

Huddersfield Library Hub Our Cultural Heart

Princess Alexandra Walk

Huddersfield HD1 2RS

eAudio and eBooks


World Alzheimer's Month, September 2026 

"It will take a society to beat dementia" Alzheimer's Society 

We have an extensive selection of books, e-books and e-audio to help support those living with Alzheimer's, their family and carers. Many of our library staff are trained as Dementia Friends and we strive to make our libraries dementia friendly and accessible. You can find out more about our collection of e-books on Libby Overdrive at the link below. 

Download the Libby app and choose from over 25,000 eBook titles and nearly 4,000 audiobooks from our Kirklees Libraries' collection

Foster Care Drop-in Sessions


Kirklees Libraries are proud to continue our partnership with Kirklees Fostering Service to host a series of drop-in events across the district.

Starting the week beginning the 19th October 2026, libraries will open their doors to anyone curious about fostering and how they can help support children and young people in our community. Whether you're just exploring the idea or ready start a new chapter in your life and a child’s life , we’d love for you to call in, have a chat, and learn more about becoming a foster carer for Kirklees children.

For more details please search :  www.kirklees.gov.uk/fostering

Mirfield: Monday 19th October 11 am – 2 pm

Dewsbury: Weds 21st October 10 am – 12:30 pm

Huddersfield: Friday 23rd October 10 am – 1pm

PressReader: Digital Newspapers for World Sight Day, October 8th 2026

PressReader accessibility options


In recognition of World Sight Day on October 8th, we bring you our accessibility options for PressReader.

Reading digital versions of newspapers via our PressReader offer is increasingly popular, with nearly 700 readers and 34,000 issues opened every month. PressReader also has a number of accessibility options which make ‘reading or listening fit for everyone’.

  1. Text-to-Speech: Visually impaired readers rely on screen readers to convert digital text into speech allowing them to listen to the content on the screen.
  2. Keyboard Navigation: Allows readers to browse publications with just a few taps - making it easier to use for those with vision impairment or motor disabilities.
  3. Text Adjustments: Different fonts and flexible font size helps make content accessible to everyone.
  4. Translate: Instant translation in over 20 different languages for the home page, most articles and full publications.

For the complete list of accessibility features, visit: pressreader.com accessibility

All PressReader newspapers are compatible with screen reading software.

  1. On pressreader.com, hit Tab on your keyboard to switch to Accessibility Mode.
  2. Or click the 3-dot menu button in the top right corner and select Accessibility Mode.
  3. Choose your favorite titles and try out all the features.

For the complete list of accessibility features, visit: pressreader.com accessibility

Sign up to PressReader with a Kirklees library card and PIN and choose from over 7,000 titles from 120 countries in 60 languages.

Kirklees Transcription Service

KR Talking News


Our Kirklees Transcription Service produce a free audio newspaper which provides news, views, interviews and features from around Kirklees. It features a variety of stories from a selection of local newspapers circulating in the area.

Select the link to discover more about our Kirklees Transcription Service

Social Stories

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The addresses and opening times of all our libraries can be found on our website at: Locations and opening times | Kirklees Council

Here you will also find Social Stories for each library, which give you a visual tour of the different library buildings before you visit. These Social Stories are ideal for people with autism or anxiety and can be found in the opening times section for each library, under the "We are going to..." heading at the top. There is also a printable PDF version of each library's Social Story - click on the image to view Kirkheaton Library's.

Regular events at Kirklees Libraries

Creative Kirklees


Find out the where and the when of regular events such as Storytimes, Lego Clubs, and Craft groups across our libraries.

Go to www.creativekirklees.com and search using #KirkleesLibraries.

Bookable events at Kirklees Libraries

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For events with partner organisations and touring performances.

Go to www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkleeslibraries

Keep in touch

Use our Linktree address to stay up to date with Kirklees Libraries and have easy access to our resources and services.

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What should I see next?


Want to see more shows, but not quite sure which one is the right fit for you? Well, dear reader, let us be your Southbank Centre agony aunt, as we offer you five answers to your dilemma.



To have a jolly good time

Need a night out with friends? Come to the cabaret with us.

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THIS IS MY LIFE: Duckie Salutes Shirley Bassey

SUN 20 SEP

Grab one of the last tickets to a dance club and variety show where the Duckie All Stars pay homage to the girl from Tiger Bay.

Two bearded performers in red sequined outfits and makeup pose expressively against a solid black background.

IT’S GOT LEGS!!!!!!!

WED 4 NOV

Embrace the ugliness and chaotic beauty of how we make and unmake our identities in a visceral, vulgar and vampy ‘cabaret’ from Samir Kennedy and Sean Murray.

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Thick & Tight: Camp as Christmas

THU 10 DEC – SUN 3 JAN

High camp and low blows, fabulous dance and a load of laughs – Thick & Tight spark the fire with their revue-style cabaret for the bleak midwinter.

★★★★★ ‘dazzling and witty variety show’ The Stage (on Thick & Tight's Short & Sweet show)

All performances are Captioned and Relaxed

British Sign Language interpreted (BSL): Tue 15 Dec, 7.45pm


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Fascinating Aïda: Bawdacious!

FRI 11 DEC – SUN 3 JAN

Devilishly funny and gloriously glamorous, the sensational cabaret troupe have a roaring new show.

★★★★★ ‘heaven’ Metro


To look at the world differently

Want something brand new and bold that might just leave you with some deep thoughts about life? We've got the theatre for you.

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Forced Entertainment: Cold Sweat

FRI 9 & SAT 10 OCT

Figures on stage move to strange rhythms and try to articulate their dreams and desires in a comic and absurd new work for the AI world.

‘undeniably hilarious’ Un Fauteuil Pour l’Orchestre

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NOW NOT NOW

THU 5 & FRI 6 NOV

A darkly funny, disorienting dive into the peculiar ways we experience time, as two performers and their uncanny video doubles spiral through a strange morning – from Cade & MacAskill with Yas Clarke & Tim Spooner.

This is a Relaxed Performance and Captioned



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Fag Packet: DYKE Systems Ltd

FRI 6 NOV

Blending comedy and physical theatre, this equal parts corporate seminar and queer fever dream explores how the forces of greed and conformity threaten us in a capitalist nightmare that’s coming for us all.

★★★★★ ‘hysterically funny satire’ The Skinny


To be wowed

Where can you see the best acrobats from around the world? Here, of course.

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Who Are We?

WED 14 – FRI 16 OCT

Witness modern circus in a high-energy explosion of humour and playful self-reflection, bringing together actors, dancers, musicians, acrobats, clowns and ceramicists.

‘wild, cathartic jubilation’ Le Monde

A performer in a green jacket and rabbit ears spins inside a large metal Cyr wheel under vibrant purple stage lights.

Cirque Alice

SAT 12 DEC – SUN 3 JAN

Down, down the rabbit hole we go into a magical wonderland, where Lewis Carroll’s classic adventures are reimagined through breathtaking acrobatics.

British Sign Language interpreted (BSL): Thu 17 Dec, 3pm

Captioned: Mon 28 Dec, 3pm

Audio Described: Tue 29 Dec, 7.30pm 




To take yourself less seriously

Fancy a good laugh? Come and see an award-winning comedian.

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Kim Noble: How to Write

THU 5 NOV

Learn to write your own book, or at least how to draft an email, at the comedic artist’s witty lecture celebrating his new book – with advice from the greats and also his mum.


To be the best parent ever

Ready to start planning for the next school holidays? We've got your little ones' entertainment, sorted.

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The Smeds and the Smoos

WED 28 OCT – SUN 1 NOV

Star-crossed aliens, music and cosmic laughs in an Olivier Award-nominated show based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved book.

★★★★ ‘Delightful ... a ton of fun’ Time Out

British Sign Language interpreted (BSL): Thu 29 Oct, 2pm & Sat 31 Oct, 3.30pm



Five mouse puppets wearing jumpers and paper crowns cheers with drinks

There's a Bear on My Chair

FRI 11 DEC – SUN 3 JAN

They’re a mischievous pair, are the mouse and the bear… pull up a seat for puppets aplenty and lots of laughs as Ross Collins’ books come alive on stage.

★★★★ ‘a superb family show’ Everything Theatre

All performances are Captioned and Relaxed



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Chen Yi Studio: Current/Y

UNTIL SAT 19 SEP | CORONET THEATRE

A dancer journeys through the digital world via her virtual avatar. As she performs, other dancers, beings and worlds unfold in a spectacular virtual space.

Room 13

FRI 16 OCT – SUN 1 NOV | BATTERSEA ARTS CENTRE

Blurring the lines between local history and imagined unreality, this new experiential horror from the director of Peaky Blinders: The Rise and Doctor Who: Time Fracture combines live performance, chilling special effects and immersive design.


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Miriam's Full English LIVE

18 Sep - 07 Dec

Following three bestselling memoirs and sold-out tours that left audiences in stitches, Britain's most outspoken national treasure is back on the road—and she's not holding back. Book now—at nearly 85, as Miram puts it, "this old dyke can only go on so long." 

McLaren Racing LIVE in Conversation

14 Dec

McLaren Racing arrives at The O2, London, for a one-night-only, first-of-its-kind event, with current McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, Team Principal Andrea Stella, and McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown.

An Evening with Celia Imrie

The Elegant Hustler

05 Oct

Celia will be in conversation with her travelling companion Fidelis Morgan, because wherever they go, stories follow. There will be the chance to put your questions to the actress and novelist whose journeys might be long but never dull.

Adalyn Grace and The Wretched Divine

05 Oct

  

Adalyn is the No.1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author whose Belladonna series, translated into seventeen languages, became one of the defining fantasy reads of its generation. The Wretched Divine is her adult debut—won in a thirteen-publisher auction.

Lemn Sissay

Let the Light Pour in LIVE

20 Sep - 09 Nov

  

Spend an evening with a master of the spoken word, BAFTA award-winning author, activist, performer, and Sunday Times number one bestseller, Lemn Sissay OBE as he returns to the stage with this acclaimed show.

Dr Orna Guralnik

On Loving Another

23 Feb - 01 Mar

  

Join clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst and star of the critically acclaimed docuseries Couples Therapy, now in its fifth season, for an evening uncovering the hidden architecture of our closest relationships.    

Video

"There are no stars... The Archers is the star!"

19 Sep - 03 Nov


★★★★★

Radio Times

★★★★★

BroadwayWorld

★★★★★

Theatre Weekly

★★★★★

Fairy Powered Productions

★★★★

The Spy in the Stalls

 

The reviews are in! It takes a village, and nobody does it quite like Ambridge. Come along to the Live at 75 tour and see how the whole company makes the show that's kept the nation hooked week after week, year after year.

The Michael Portillo Show

06 Oct 2026 - 16 Mar 2027

  

Secretary of State. Traveller. TV superstar. The inimitable Michael Portillo joins us live on stage to share poignant stories from his rich and varied life. Whether you are passionate about politics or a fan of Michael’s many adventures, this is an unmissable treat. All aboard!

Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor: End Times Fascism

30 Sep

  

In a blistering reckoning with our age, Naomi and Astra join David Olusoga for a journey inside the far-right Armageddon complex – and show us how to break the doom loop before it’s too late. Presented by our friends at How To Academy.

 

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September 18, 2026   |   

 

 

Dear Reader,

'Women's stories need to be heard. We are the biggest minority,' so said poet and performer Joelle Taylor at An Evening with Bernadine Evaristo last night as part of the Chelsea Arts Festival, which is on until Sunday. Evaristo had gathered a group of authors, performers and musicians whose work has broken down barriers, shone light on minorities and given voice to those who have none. It was a powerful reminder of what's at stake if we don't stand up for ourselves – in the face of AI, aggression and oppression. If that all sounds too heavy, the messaging was lightly threaded with wit, humour and self-deprecation. It was joyful, and oh how we chuckled when Bonnie Garmus shared her story about the male colleagues who'd once stolen her creative ideas and presented them as their own. This prompted her to go back to her desk and write the first chapter of Lessons in Chemistry. When, years later, one of them turned up to get a book signed, she wrote in the flyleaf: karma's a bitch. 

Lucy Cleland
Editorial Director

 

 

Staying In

WATCH: MobLand Season 2

Guy Ritchie is a busy man… Mere weeks after The Gentlemen finally returned to Netflix for season 2, the filmmaker’s other gangster TV drama has returned too. Centring on the Harrigan family dynasty, in MobLand, Tom Hardy’s shadowy fixer Harry Da Souza scrambles to keep the empire glued together. Totally star-studded, after a bit of headline-making back and forth about where Hardy stands with co-star Helen Mirren earlier this year, the full cast is back in all of its glory. Think Pierce Brosnan, Paddy Considine, Joanne Froggatt, Laura Pulver and Jasmine Jobson, with Johnny Flynn joining for season 2, which we are told is even grittier and more thrilling than season 1. First two episodes streaming now, with new episodes landing weekly on Paramount+.

 

MAKE: Midnight Margaritas Inspired By Practical Magic

With Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman returning in Practical Magic 2, in cinemas now, we’re revisiting the original film’s midnight margaritas scene, set to Harry Nilsson’s ‘Coconut’. This classic recipe takes its cue from the Owens sisters’ witchy woo woo gathering, combining tequila, fresh lime and orange liqueur. Dancing in the kitchen is encouraged, but there's no need to wait until midnight.

Serves 2

Ingredients:

  • 100ml blanco tequila

  • 50ml Cointreau or triple sec

  • 50ml freshly squeezed lime juice

  • Ice

  • Fine sea salt, for the rims

  • 2 lime wedges, to garnish

  • 10ml agave syrup, optional

Method:

  1. Run a lime wedge around half the rim of each glass, then dip into a shallow plate of salt. Fill the glasses with fresh ice.

  2. Pour the tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice into a cocktail shaker. Add the agave syrup if you prefer a sweeter drink, along with plenty of ice.

  3. Shake for 10-15 seconds, until thoroughly chilled. 

  4. Strain into the prepared glasses and garnish with lime.

 

DELVE INTO: The Agatha Christie Canon

This week was Agatha Christie’s 136th birthday, so there’s no better time to tune into one of her many crime classic screen adaptations. Perhaps the most famous is ITV’s Agatha Christie’s Poirot starring David Suchet in the title role – soon to be rebooted for the BBC, with Edward Bluemel taking on the baton. There’s also Towards Zero, a three-parter which aired in 2025 and features names like Matthew Rhys and Mimi Keene (BBC), and Murder Is Easy, a two-part adaptation of Christie’s 1939 mystery which reimagines English police officer Luke Fitzwilliam as a Nigerian attaché, played by David Jonsson. Find lots more picks here (plus, have a peek inside Christie’s former Chelsea home, now on the market).

 

Going Out

SEE: These Shows At Chelsea Arts Festival

Chelsea Arts Festival is in full swing, and there’s plenty to do and see over the weekend. If you didn’t manage to secure tickets for tonight’s sold out punk night at Saatchi Gallery, fear not: there’s still availability for Cadogan Hall’s poetry night, A Poem For Every Night Of The Year: 10 Year Celebration, starring Asa Butterfield, Indira Varma and Tamsin Greig. On Saturday, highlights include a dance performance from Rambert (11.30am) and an afternoon with bestselling author Katherine Rundell (2.30pm). And on Sunday, catch an exclusive talk on the Bayeux Tapestry (11.45am) as it makes its mark on London, and see names like Celia Imrie CBE and actor-poet Lucas Jones at the Diaries of Note event (3.30pm). Find the full line-up here.

EXPLORE: Somerset House’s Reviving Craft Exhibition

There's been a renewed interest in craft in recent years – think crochet, knitting, ceramics, glassblowing. But it's a tradition that can be traced back not just centuries, but millennia. This is felt most keenly in China, where craft is not a preserved artifact but an ongoing evolution drawing on both traditional and contemporary design, and where physical works of art and design are considered mirrors of the true mind. This is the subject of Somerset House's landmark exhibition, open now, where 60 contemporary artists, spanning stoneware, ceramics, glass, jewelry, textiles, and furniture, are drawn together, with digital and immersive elements woven throughout. Open until 27 September 2026, somersethouse.org.uk

BOOK: When Women Are The Land Retreat

One to book for October: Advaya’s upcoming When Women Were the Land retreat: a four-night immersion into the fairytales and myths of pre-patriarchal Old Europe. Held at the mystical Broughton Hall in Yorkshire and led by award-winning writer Sylvia V. Linsteadt, participants will have the chance to discover their connection to ancestral foremothers, hear ancient tales, take part in creative writing exercises and gather round the fire for evening meals, songs and dreaming prompts. Alongside this, there will be plenty of time for relaxing in the Avalon Spa and woodland saunas, and swimming in the lakes. Interested? C&TH readers can claim a special 10 percent discount using the code CTH10. 18 – 22 October 2026, advaya.life

 

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Here’s Why Grenada Is The Must-Visit Caribbean Destination

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Ask most people to picture the Caribbean and they will describe Grenada without knowing it. White sand meeting warm, turquoise shallows, rum generously poured in the sun-soaked afternoon… What they will not picture is the part that makes Grenada different: a spice trade older than most of its neighbours’ tourism industries, a rainforest interior that swallows you whole, a population that treats hospitality with genuine warmth. 

We’ve teamed up with Pure Grenada and Turquoise Holidays, who have built up years of first-hand knowledge here through dedicated trips and specialist training, to sum it up simply: this is the Caribbean as it should be. From its incredible food scene to hotels packed with personality, plus an eclectic range of experiences including rainforest hikes, underwater sculpture parks and rum distilleries, here’s why you should book a trip. 

 

Staying in Forever…

Property Of The Week

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36 & 37 Hertford Street Residences is a rare collection of 16 one and two-bedroom homes set within two distinguished Georgian townhouses in the heart of Mayfair. Designed by renowned studio Albion Nord, each residence combines heritage architecture with contemporary craftsmanship. Residents benefit from dedicated concierge and security services, alongside access to the neighbouring Shepherd Mayfair Hotel, including Maxie’s Café and Teddy’s Cocktail Bar. Situated on the doorstep of the world-famous Shepherd Market, with its acclaimed restaurants, boutiques and private members’ clubs, these completed residences offer a discreet home in one of London’s most prestigious neighbourhoods.

From £1,300,000, hertfordstreetresidences.com

 

Competition Time

  1. Win a two-night stay at Pan Pacific London in a Walbrook Suite

  2. Win a £750 edit of art jewellery from Atelier Modernista

  3. Win a rug from Patricia Rodi and Livabliss’s brand new range, worth up to £3,000

 

Psssst…

Speaking candidly with her long-time friend Bella Freud at the Chelsea Arts Festival on Wednesday evening, Susie Cave teased the return of her label The Vampire’s Wife – which ran for a decade before closing in 2024. When talking about her new venture ‘Susie Cave Weddings and Funerals’, the designer was asked whether there was any going back on the decision to close. ‘The Vampire’s Wife has been sleeping, but watch this space,’ she said.

 

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Autumn this way

There’s something about autumn in the North-east.

The days are still long enough to get outside, the coast is a little quieter, the hills start turning gold and there’s plenty of good food waiting when you get back.

From walks with big views to castles, local produce and places worth making a detour for, autumn is a pretty good time to come and explore Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

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Take the long way round

Autumn is made for getting outside.

Head along the coast, into the city or out into the countryside for a day of fresh air, big views and changing autumn colour.  When you're ready to warm up, there's always somewhere good to eat. 

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A taste of autumn

Cooler days call for good food.

From farm shops to restaurants, cafés, breweries and distilleries, autumn is a great excuse to eat your way around the region.

Pick up something local for the journey, stop for lunch somewhere new or make dinner the main event.

And if you’re following your appetite, you’re in the right place.

Ben Macdui to Loch Etchachan

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Castles, coastlines and a change of scenery

Autumn gives you a different excuse to explore.

Visit a castle surrounded by changing colours. Follow the coastline with fewer people around. Discover a village you’ve never stopped in before, or simply take the scenic route and see where it takes you.

You don’t need a packed itinerary. Sometimes the best days are the ones with a little room in them.

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Autumn events worth getting out for

There's plenty going on across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire this autumn. 

Catch a laugh at the Aberdeen Comedy Festival, grab one of the last remaining tickets for Gladiators at P&J Live, or head out after dark for the Illuminator Night Trail Race.

You’ll also find farmers’ markets packed with local produce, live music, theatre, craft workshops and plenty of other reasons to get out and about this autumn.

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