Friday 19 April 2013

Kirklees Library events

Diane Green has sent me the latest events for the local libraries that I thought my followers may be interested in.  Please find the full details below:


·         Stephen Booth at Birstall Library on Monday 22nd April, 7.30pm Stephen Booth is an award winning UK crime writer and a former newspaper journalist.  Already Dead is Stephen’s latest book featuring the Derbyshire CID

Tickets £2 from Birstall Library 01924 326227 or from any Kirklees box office 01484 223200 or on line at  http://kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls


 

 

·         Annabel Pitcher at Mirfield Library, Easthorpe Lodge, Mirfield.  Wednesday April 24, 7.30pm

A read regional event featuring Annabel Pitcher - a local author from Holmfirth and creator of ‘My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece’ which deals with the tragedy of a family torn apart by a terrorist attack.

This sounds really interesting- a warm and funny approach to a traumatic story: Ten-year-old Jamie Matthews has just moved to the Lake District with his Dad and his teenage sister, Jasmine for a 'Fresh New Start'. Five years ago his sister's twin, Rose, was blown up by a terrorist bomb. His parents are wrecked by their grief; Jasmine turns to piercing, pink hair and stops eating. The family falls apart. But Jamie hasn't cried in all that time. To him Rose is just a distant memory.

Jamie is far more interested in his cat, Roger, his birthday Spiderman T-shirt, and in keeping his new friend Sunya a secret from his dad. And in his deep longing and unshakeable belief that his Mum will come back to the family she walked out on months ago.

When he sees a TV advert for a talent show, he feels certain that this will change everything and bring them all back together once and for all.



 

Tickets £2 available from Mirfield Library 01924 326470, from any Kirklees box office 01484 223200 or on line at  http://kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls


 

·         Wednesday 1st May, 7.30-9.30pm  Marsden Library  £2 including refreshments.  The re-launch of Marsden Storytelling Club as Marsden Yarn Spinners. Come and tell a tale, play a tune, sing us a song, or simply listen and enjoy!  This is a small, welcoming group who love a good tale. You are most welcome to join us.  The 1st Wednesday of every month.

 

·         Huddersfield Library, Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, Thursday May 2nd, 7.30pm to 9pm  

Pauline Plummer published her first collection of poetry in 1992 and since then other collections, readings, broadcasts, residencies and publications have followed.  This is a Read Regional event to celebrate her novella, From Here to Timbuktoo - an epic poem, a satire, a travelogue.

 

Tickets £2 from Huddersfield Library foyer or any Kirklees box office 01484 223200 or on line at  http://kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls


 

 

·         Shepley Library, Marsh Lane, Shepley, Huddersfield, Thursday May 9th, 7.30pm to 9pm

Alison Gangel is guest author and will be talking about her memoir in this Read Regional event.  Alison Gangel was born in Glasgow, into a family where alcoholism and domestic violence were the norm.

Her memoir, The Sun Hasn’t Fallen From the Sky, depicts this home life and the years she and her elder sister spent in care.

In the McGregor’s Orphan Homes, some things became immeasurably better. There was good food, an inspiring music teacher and a sackful of toys at Christmas. Others were dramatically worse: the threat of cruelty and sexual abuse was ever-present, while infrequent visits from her parents eventually dwindled out.

Yet the book steers clear of the deadening despair found in misery memoirs, offering something altogether more satisfying. The Sun Hasn’t Fallen From the Sky is a life seen through a child’s eyes, told with the honesty and lack of prejudice of someone who has known no other life. The book is not sentimental and neither is it bleak

Tickets £2 at the library, or from Kirklees booking office (Huddersfield Library foyer) or by contacting 01484 223200 or visiting the website at  www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls


 

 

·        Saturday Author Events at Huddersfield Library 11th May from 11.00 -12 noon  Gavin Extence author of The Universe versus Alex Woods which tracks wilful teenager Alex, who has a fascination with science and astronomy came about after he was put into a coma by a falling meteorite. When he breaks a window in next door's greenhouse, his mother insists that he offers to help out his elderly neighbour. A remarkable friendship develops the youngster and the reclusive Mr Peterson, Vietnam veteran, amputee, dope smoker and dedicated fan of Kurt Vonnegut

Tickets 50p include refreshments. From Huddersfield Visitor Centre in the library  and any box office. 01484 223200/222444 or on line at http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls/boxoffice.shtml


 

·         Write out Loud.  Wednesday 15th May 7.30-9.30pm at Marsden Library.  £2 inc refreshments. Popular open mic poetry group- a friendly and supportive bunch hosted by Julian Jordan.  Whether you write your own or bring along a favourite poem or just come along to listen you are most welcomed.  The theme, which you can ignore if you wish, is Passage.

·         WILD DRUGS: Tuesday 21st May from 10-12 noon at Mirfield Library meet Sue Salmon, medical herbalist for a fascinating talk and easy health walk.  An event for adult learners week with Kirklees Libraries and the Health Walk team.  Sue will be promoting the book Wild Drugs. Learn about the healing power of hedgerow plants and enjoy a leisurely walk.

Book via the library on 01924 326470 or by email mirfield.lic@kirklees.gov.uk


 

·         WILD DRUGS: Tuesday 21st May from 1.30-3.30 at Meltham Library meet Sue Salmon, medical herbalist for a fascinating talk and easy health walk.  An event for adult learners week with Kirklees Libraries and the Health Walk team.  Sue will be promoting the book Wild Drugs. Learn about the healing power of hedgerow plants and enjoy a leisurely walk.

Book via the library on 01484 222606 or by email Meltham.lic@kirklees.gov.uk


 

·      Tuesday 21st May 7.30-9.00pm at Cleckheaton Library.  Mandasue Heller.  Come and meet and listen to best selling gritty crime author Mandasue Heller. 

Tickets £2 available from Cleckheaton Library Tel: 01274 335170 or from any Kirklees box office 01484 223200 or on line at  http://kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls


 

 

From Batley Writers; we have a Poetry in the Park at Crow Nest Park, Dewsbury on Saturday, May 18th at 1.30pm. The theme is The Seasons-Spring.
This event will be followed up later when Batley Writers theme the seasons on Saturday, July 13th (1.30), and Saturday, October 5th (1.30).

And in June some advance dates for your diary: Tuesday 11th June, 7.30-9.30pm at Birstall Library we have celebrated blind storyteller Giles Abbott telling Mongan’s Frenzy as part of the Make a Noise in Libraries fortnight: an annual RNIB event to bring together blind and partly sighted people and our Public Libraries. Mongan’s Frenzy is a wild Irish tale of love, greed, the wisdom of the gods and the folly of men.  £3/ £2 conc.  Tickets: soon available from Birstall library and any Kirklees box office 01484 223200 or on line at http://kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls  Suitable for adults and older children 13yr+ 

On Wednesday 12th June,  he will be telling again at Huddersfield Town Hall: Patched and Mended- the intertwining of a Welsh myth with the personal story of how Giles lost his sight and found his path in life.  Tickets £2 soon available from Huddersfield Visitor Centre, any Kirklees box office 01484 223200 or on line at  http://kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls  For adults and 12yr+

For both these events tickets will be free for people who are registered blind or partially sighted.
And on Thursday 27th June 7.30-9.30pm at Huddersfield Town Hall we have a treat for poetry lovers.  Jo Haslam and Cristina Navazo- Eguia Newton with poetry performance from both interspersed with flamenco hondo singing from Spanish born Cristina. 

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