With details of the Kirklees Summer Reading Challenge and Town Hall performances, here are the latest Kirklees newsletters:
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Six ways you
can experience Greenhead Park
We've had the
sunshine beating on our heads while we work away at our desks this
week. What about experiencing our friendly, free and fun park this
weekend? We can assure you that our award-winning park won't let you
down...
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Want to name a
Kirklees street?
Have you always
wanted to name a street? We’re looking for ideas for a new development
in Shepley, so get your thinking hats on and come up with something
relevant to the local area!
Kirklees
Libraries – Summer Reading Challenge 2017
Summer
holidays...the sunshine is (hopefully) out, which means the kids are at
home. Don't let summer go to waste - get them involved in our 'Summer
Reading Challenge". For ages 4-11 years old, there's something for
everyone over the months of July, August and September.
Can you
provide a home for a vulnerable child?
Allan, one of our
social workers, has spoken out on behalf of one of the children in his
care, she is looking for a permanent foster home. Learn more about
‘Olivia’.
Kirklees
celebrates Refugee Week 2017!
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You're
going to love this. Whether you're a Soul Man. A Natural Woman. Or
just a plain old S@xMachine...
EasyTheatres is delighted to bring you the smash-hit spectacular...
SOUL LEGENDS! Bringing to life hits by Earth Wind & Fire, Barry
White, George Benson, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, James Brown,
Tina Turner, Lionel Richie, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Eddie
Floyd, The Emotions, Kool & the Gang, Chaka Khan, Edwin Starr and
more in "soulsational" style.
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Featuring
all the hits from everyone's favourite dance movie Dirty Dancing, a
brand-new, spectacular stage show returns to Cleckheaton in 2017.
Billed as 'the sexiest song and dance sensation', music and dance
fans have the chance to experience the all-new box office hit A Night
Of Dirty Dancing - the ultimate tribute show. All the hits are
superbly performed in this fast-moving, slickly choreographed
theatrical treat: She's Like The Wind, Big Girls Don't Cry, Be My
Baby, Hungry Eyes and the Oscar-winning (I've Had) The Time Of My
Life.
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The
UK’s authoritative Queen Concert Show, played absolutely live in a
two hour rock spectacle!
Join
the ultimate celebration of one the biggest bands to have ever graced
the stage – Queen. Champions of Rock, recreates the magic, fun &
showmanship of the bands touring days, as they played to millions of
people every year.
Join
us as we take you on a journey through the decades, with all 25
number one hits and fan favourites, performed live with an
electrifying band such as; Crazy Little Thing Called Love, I Want to
Break Free, Somebody to Love, we Are The Champions, We Will Rock You
and of course Bohemian Rhapsody.
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This
Brit Award winning band was formed in1982 by Peter Cox and Richard
Drummie, who went on to have huge commercial success and established
themselves as one of the most successful singer/songwriter duos of
the 80s. Six albums
and 20 million sales later, Go West are stronger than ever. They have
enjoyed numerous chart singles worldwide, notably 'King Of Wishful
Thinking', the opening song in the hugely successful film 'Pretty
Woman'.
Performing
all of their greatest hitsincluding: We Close Our Eyes, Call Me,
Faithful, King of Wishful Thinking and Don’t Look Down. Go West have played live around
the world continuously since their inception and have truly earned
their reputation as an outstanding and exciting live act.
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Tables are now on sale for our
ever popular Christmas Party Nights! - Arrival Drink, 3 Course Meal,
Photobooth, Disco and Live Singer. This year the theme is a
masquerade ball so dress to impress! Tickets are £31.95pp if booked
before 8th July, £34.95 thereafter.
Last
years party nights sold out by August so please book early! For
details call Dewsbury Town Hall on 01924 324501 (Option 4 Reception)
or download a brochure by clicking on the photo to the left
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Box Office:
01484 225755
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Flame 2017 is back
this year...
Back by popular
demand, don’t miss Flame 2017 in a few weeks’ time. The event will be held
in Crow Nest Park, in Dewsbury, between 11am and 3pm on Thursday 27 July
2017. Activities include archery, a fun run, climbing wall and football.
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'Be Clear On
Cancer' roadshow comes to Kirklees
The 'Be Clear On
Cancer' roadshow is visiting Kirklees to raise awareness of the signs of
heart disease, lung cancer and lung disease and to encourage those with
symptoms to visit their GP. Our roadshow will be at The Packhorse Shopping
Centre in Huddersfield on Saturday 15 July.
‘Jazz in the
Garden’ at Tolson Museum
This Sunday, there
will be an entertaining afternoon filled with the sound of The
Musicakirklees Jazz Group , who'll be playing in the Heritage Memorial
Garden at the rear of the museum. The concert is totally free, and it
sounds like a great day out.
Love theatre and
dance? Don't miss this...
Next weekend enjoy
something completely different – see Welsh theatre company Citrus Art put
on a magical show at our amazing venue, Oakwell Hall. It follows the story
of a 19th century aristocrat, haunted by the ghosts of his past, including
a family of deer. Featuring theatre and dance, it’s an open-air event so
pack a picnic, chairs and a rug.
Kate Sully:
Revelation - Exhibition
Kate’s stunning
artworks take cutting edge images of cells from the laboratories at the
University of Sheffield which she digitally prints onto canvas. The
artworks can be seen at Huddersfield Art Gallery until the end of August.
Pledging our
support for the Armed Forces
This week Kirklees
Council and our partners, pledged support for Britain's servicemen and
women by signing the Armed Forces Covenant. This acknowledges our close
co-operation with the Armed Forces Community.
Fun-filled summer
activities programme 2017
Our Summer Activities
Programme for young people is returning this year and will give our young
people the opportunity to meet new friends, be entertained and most of all,
have fun during the summer break. We've made a list of events that we think
kids will love this summer.
Don’t bin your
Household Enquiry Form
From next Monday we
will be sending out the Household Enquiry Forms to all homes in Kirklees.
Even if nothing has changed you DO need to respond.
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Update on our
enforcement trial
Our current litter and
dog fouling enforcement trial is going well, and as a result we will soon
be looking for a long term partner.
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A-level results
are better than national average
Congratulations to
everyone who got their results this week. We are very proud that once
again you have topped the national average, which just goes to show how
dedicated and hardworking our young people are.
Top tips for
Kirklees Town Halls
With acts from Billy
Pearce to Sally Morgan; music from brass bands to 80's pop
stars; and shows such as West Side Story and A Night of Dirty Dancing
you can't go far wrong with a trip to one of our town halls.
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Greenhead Park
this weekend anyone?
There's plenty for
families to see and do in Greenhead Park, Huddersfield this weekend.
Including the popular 'Kirklees Summer Show', and the first Charity Fete
hosted by Natural Kirklees. From flowers, vegetables and crafts - to nordic
walking and a duck salad bar.
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Museums &
Galleries, changes to opening hours
We won't talk about it
too much, but the nights are going to get darker, which means our Museums
and Galleries opening times will change too. We've collected the times so
they're clear for visitors to understand.
Community centres
to be transferred to community groups
Following a recent
meeting, Cabinet have agreed to the transfer of two community buildings.
The two buildings are; Birstall Community Centre, and Honley Community
Centre.
Do you travel between Grange Moor and Colne Bridge?
Liley Lane will be
closed through the evening of 14, 15 and 16 August 2017 from 7:30pm to 6am,
as workers will be working in the middle of the road. We've made sure that
those who live or work on the road are able to gain access, please read our
article for more information.
Congratulations to
Cliffe House 🏆
Well done to our very
own Cliffe House, who have recently been recognised by
British Orienteering for providing a positive first experience
for visiting groups. They've got a super fun adventure playground, and
provide activities and events for all ages.
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As
summer slowly draws to a close we are looking forward to an exciting season
of events, concerts and performances for everyone!
The Kirklees Concert
Season returns with sumptuous orchestral concerts, uplifting
lunchtime chamber music, family friendly events and world class
conductors,
Dance the night away
with an array of live shows including Soul Legends, An Night of Dirty
Dancing, Go West and Champions of Rock. For Musical lovers we
have a fantastic range of amateur dramatic productions in Batley and
Cleckheaton Town Hall. Click Here to download a Brochure
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Take
a trip back to the 1980's with Go West! and celebrate the
amazing talents of Queen with Champions of Rock. Soul and Disco
lovers will enjoy Soul Legends plus for the first time we also
welcome Halfway to Paradise : The Billy Fury Story
Slaithwaite
Philharmonic and Huddersfield Philharmonic start their seasons with
two rousing concerts.
Celebrate Christmas
in style with festive brass bands, rousing choral concerts plus
family favourite The Snowman
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It's behind
you! Showtoppers return for their annual Christmas Pantomine which
this year is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Nobody puts baby in the
corner when an Evening of Dirty Dancing returns to the Town Hall in
October. The
remainder of the season is packed full of spectacular musicals, dance
schools and brass bands.
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From
Elvis to Wrestling, Lunchtime Concerts to Christmas Masquerade
Ball Parties and from Brass Bands to Tea Dances. There is
something for everyone at Dewsbury Town Hall.
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Batley
Town Hall is delighted to welcome back Carlinghow Theatre Company who
are presenting Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Batley Thespians who will
be taking you along the yellow brick road with The Wizard of Oz. Plus
Hammonds Saltaire Brass Band return for their ever popular Christmas
Concert
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Box Office:
01484 225755
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Michael Palin in
conversation with Joan Bakewell
 Screened
live from the British Library, Michael Palin talks about his life’s work
so far (his personal archive is donated to the British Library).
It
covers his literary and creative life between 1965 – 1987 and includes
over 50 ‘Python Notebooks’ containing drafts, working material and
personal reflections relating to Palin’s Monty Python writing)
Huddersfield
Library // Wed 6 September // 7
- 8.30pm
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Vivienne Westwood:
Reading is Important: Get a Life!
 For fashion designer,
environmentalist and businesswoman Vivienne Westwood, books have always
been among her great loves.
At this special event,
broadcast live from the British Library, she shares her passion for
reading and the inspiration it can bring to all, with selections from
some of her favourites.
Huddersfield
Library // Mon 18 September // 7 - 8.30pm
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Romance in the
Holme Valley: Local Author Book Launch
 Shepley
Library presents author Carol Warham, talking about her debut novel,
'Resolutions,' a romantic tale set locally in the Holme Valley.
Shepley
Library // Fri 25 August // 7 - 8pm
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Poetry of Self:
Creative Writing Workshop
A
person writes poetry best when they can read life; find the patterns and
rhythms and motifs that occur naturally. In this introductory poetry
masterclass for adults, Lisa Luxx will guide you in finding the source of
your poem, through getting to know better yourself.
Huddersfield
Library // Thur 14 September // 4.30 - 6.30pm
Tickets
are £6 email: luxxlisa@mgail.com with the subject Poetry of
Self to find out more.
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Rob
Brydon's credits read like a compendium of modern British comedy with
such titles as Gavin and Stacey, Would I Lie To You?, The Trip as well as
Marion and Geoff, Human Remains, Little Britain and The Rob Brydon Show.
Now this multi award-winning writer and performer is back on tour with
with an evening of brand new stand up comedy, cementing his status as a
multi-talented and incredibly funny man.
Full of hilarious stories, abundant with quick witted audience
interaction, fast paced humour, improvisation and the most amazing
impersonations, this is a show that is sure to delight old and new fans
alike.
Tickets £30 and
are on sale from 10am Friday 4th August
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Ed says: “I originally
intended to call the show, “I’ll Millennial You in a Minute”, but my
promoter considered the title, “off-puttingly baffling”.
That’s my own chainsaw in the photo, by the way.” ‘Comedy’s Holy Grail’ Sunday Times Most recently seen on Dara & Ed’s
Road To Mandalay and various Mock The Weeks, Ed has become a household
name from his multiple BBC TV appearances. TV career aside, his
live work has built up legions of fans. Ed remains the observational
stand up to see and his live work is not to be missed
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Sarah
Millican is not a control freak, she's a control enthusiast. She even
controls her own insults, see?
Do
you arrange the nights out? Are you in charge of passports on holiday?
Then so are you! Whether you’re sorting the tickets for this show or
turning up when you’re told to, welcome. You’ll learn about Rescue Men,
farting in hospital pants, what can happen at a bra fitting, the benefits
of casserole, plus tips on how to talk to shop assistants and the correct
way to eat a biscuit.
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The
award-winning spectacular is Europe’s biggest and best-loved production
of the Blues Brothers. The show is a high-octane, adrenaline-pumping
musical mash-up that presents the best material from the original Blues
Brothers movies and is jam-packed full of songs by legends such as Aretha
Franklin, James Brown, Otis Redding, Ray Charles, Tina Turner, Cab
Calloway – plus many other blues, soul, Motown and funk classics and a
few surprises thrown in along the way. Capturing
the sound, energy and persona that propelled the film to a cult status
that still thrills audiences worldwide today. Back with a Brand new
production for 2018 with an all new elaborate stage set the Chicago Blues
Brothers are taking you back to 1980 to finish the concert at the Palace
ballroom hotel!
Earlybird
offer - £10 off a pair of tickets if purchased before 30th November
2017
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We
have an exciting range of shows coming to our Town Halls this autumn
including:
Soul
Legends - Fri 29th September
An
Evening of Dirty Dancing - Sun 15th October
The
Billy Fury Story - Fri 20th October
Queen,
The Champions of Rock - Fri 27th October
Go
West! - Fri 1st December
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Box Office: 01484
225755
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