Creative Kirklees newsletters

Here are the latest Creative Kirklees newsletters:

Top Rated This Week Individual: Mirfield Choral Society / Choral Society Business: Holmfirth Film Festival / Holmfirth Film Festival Place: Create Space / S2R Create Space News: WOVEN Festival holds open planning meeting - get involved Event: Brigantia Bootcamp: Sketching Opportunity: Prosper North briefing for cultural heritage orgs Space: The Arts Society Huddersfield Image: Kimbers Men will be appearing at Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2020 Video: University of Huddersfield Brass Band Spectacular Creative Kirklees Newsletter 10 December 2019 Not surprisingly there is plenty of music to enjoy in Kirklees this week and in the run up to Christmas. There’s still time to enjoy the University of Huddersfield Brass Band concert in Dewsbury on Wednesday 11 December at 12:30pm with treats from holiday classics, Yuletide greats and audience carols. You can get a taste of what’s in store with this clip from Monday’s concert in Huddersfield – a musical feast!  For those who enjoy a good film, there’s a selection box of screenings at Holmfirth Film Festival's 2019 Christmas film show from 20 - 22 December at Holmfirth Civic Hall – including family films, Aardman animation and films for the grown-ups. Get your tickets booked for a weekend of film before Christmas. To find more events go to our What’s On page and keep in touch during the week on Facebook and Twitter. Events Sat 14 Dec 2019 Art Exhibition Catherine O'Sullivan is a local artist and art teacher who also provides classes at the Holmfirth Tech. On the 14th of December Catherine will be showing and selling her work at the Tech to coinside with the Holmfirth T... Sat 21 Dec 2019 ARTHUR CHRISTMAS (animation) Fabulous Aardman Animation classic. This animated family comedy, at last reveals the incredible, never-before told answer to every child's question: 'How does Santa deliver all those presents in one night?' The answe... Wed 11 Dec 2019 Brass Band Christmas Concert Christmas with all the trimmings in one bite-sized concert: the University of Huddersfield Brass Band treats you to a collection of holiday classics, Yuletide greats and audience carols too. Festive feel-good within o... Wed 11 Dec 2019 Christmas at Oakwell: Christmas Crafts in the Hall - Decorations Join us for Christmas crafts in the Hall where we will be making Christmas decorations. The session is £12 per person and include home-made soup at lunchtime. Booking is essential and there are limited places, if inte... Sat 14 Dec 2019 Christmas Brass & Voices Join the Hepworth Band, Wakefield Youth Choir and soprano Bethany Rosamond for an evening of festive brass & voices at Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury Wed 18 to Thu 19 Dec 2019 (2 days) Christmas Comedy Cellar Join us for an evening of ho-ho-hilarity at Huddersfield’s premiere comedy night. Acts this Christmas: Tom Wrigglesworth From Russell Howard’s Good News, Edinburgh Comedy Fest and Electric Dreams. Sony Award winner f... Sat 07 to Sat 14 Dec 2019 (1 week) Christmas Family Fused Glass Our wonderfully festive family workshop returns this year on Saturday 7th & 14th December - it books up fast! A great workshop to try out fused glass and make your own family set of fused glass decorations. Suitable ... Wed 18 to Sat 21 Dec 2019 (4 days) Christmas Wreath Workshops Join us this December to create your own fresh Christmas wreath. You'll make your own willow frame to embellish with a selection of seasonal greenery. Suitable for all ages, we have 2 diary dates - Wednesday 18th Decemb... Fri 13 Dec 2019 Concert for Christmas Come to our first-ever concert which promises to be full of fun (and a little bit Christmassy!). As well as our fabulous choir, we will be joined by a jazz group. Wed 18 Dec 2019 Dwell Time Festive Party Dwell Time Festive Party Wednesday 18 December 2019 Huddersfield Railway Station Join the Dwell Time team in the First Class Waiting Room on Platform 1 of Huddersfield Railway Station for mental wellbeing/festiv... Sat 14 Dec 2019 Festive Lino Printing Come along and learn how to lino print. Take home your print block so that you can use it again. If you have already experience lino printing then maybe try a 2 colour reduction? We will be making festive prints and card... Sun 15 Dec 2019 Hepworth Brass Band Christmas Concert Join the Hepworth Band on Sunday 15th December, 7.00pm for its popular Christmas Concert at Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth with a programme of seasonal music, carols and festive favourites all served up with mulled w... Mon 02 to Fri 20 Dec 2019 (3 weeks) Market Gallery: Windows into Worlds an audiovisual exhibition Windows into Worlds is an audiovisual exhibition and installation showcasing new connections between performing arts and digital video. It includes original artistic research from Dr Ben Spatz’s Judaica project alongs... Tue 17 Dec 2019 Messiah Not to be missed! At the moment, tickets are still available. Conducted by Jane Glover with the Orchestra of Opera North. Soloists: Mhairi Lawson, Andrew Tortise, David Shipley, and the winner of the Handel Festival S... Wed 04 to Tue 10 Dec 2019 (1 week) Mether: Daniel John Jones, Luminance (Christmas 1942- Throughout November, December and January 2019, Yan Tan Tether will be taking over two windows of the Piazza Shopping Centre in Huddersfield. 4th Dec – 10th Dec – Daniel John Jones, ‘Luminance (Christmas 1942-2011)’, ... Wed 11 to Tue 17 Dec 2019 (1 week) Mether: Louis Gauger, ’Das kann mir keiner nehmen’, 2019 Throughout November, December and January 2019, Yan Tan Tether will be taking over two windows of the Piazza Shopping Centre in Huddersfield. Mether: Louis Gauger, ’Das kann mir keiner nehmen’, 2019 11th Dec – 17th D... Thu 12 Dec 2019 Orchestra of Opera North: Christmas Concert Heavenly voices and beloved orchestral pieces are a wonderful addition to your Christmas festivities as the Orchestra of Opera North, joined on stage by the massed voices of the company’s Chorus and Youth Chorus, captiva... Thu 12 Dec 2019 Poured Candles Workshop at The Peppercorn Create your own poured candles using all natural soy wax, essential oils and scents, decoration, jam jars, vintage tea cups and more. You'll learn how to blend essential oils to create a harmonious blend that's tailored... Sat 07 to Sat 14 Dec 2019 (1 week) Quilled Decorations Course Quilled Decorations Come along and make unique festive decorations using Quilling techniques (the art of paper rolling). No one else will have any like them! Suitable for beginners and those wanting a refresher. S... Fri 06 Dec 2019 to Sun 05 Jan 2020 (1 month) Sleeping Beauty Andrew Pollard Director: Joyce Branagh Book before 31 January and get 10% off full price tickets! Go on a magical adventure with our new pantomime Sleeping Beauty! From the team who brought you Aladdin and Jack... Sat 14 Dec 2019 The HEY DIDDLES (for ages 0-6 years) The 12 days of Christmas The Hey Diddles Christmas Show, suitable for ages 0-6 years, full of childrens' favourite action & Christmas songs. Join the Hey Diddles for their 8th Christmas Show at Moldgreen URC. The popular trio are back again t... Fri 20 Dec 2019 THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON (family film) Ragged romance in Mark Twain style - a child in care on the run with a criminal. Great acting - US audiences movie of the year. A film with genuine warmth and beautiful locations to keep winter at bay - you’ll come out... Sun 15 Dec 2019 The Swing of Things at Huddersfield Jazz THE SWING OF THINGS Tom Prior: guitar & vocals Andy Wallis: clarinet & baritone sax Carl Wallis: guitar & vocals Ed Armitage: fiddle Stan Sagan: double bass Sunday 15 December 2019 at 2pm Cafe Society Byram Str... Opportunities Fri 13 Dec 2019 East Street Arts - Project Space Available in Huddersfield East Street Arts have project space available immediately in Huddersfield. They are looking for an artist, curator or creative group to use one of our temporary spaces to develop projects in Huddersfield. They are ... Thu 02 Jan 2020 Freelance Artist / Practitioner Call Out, Kala Sangam Kala Sangam is looking to update its database of artists and practitioners that they can draw on to perform at events, teach workshops, deliver classes and more. The company regularly supplies artists for corporate ev... Tue 31 Dec 2019 Introduction to Jewellery-making Course This two-day course is designed to give you a full introduction to the tools and methods of basic jewellery-making. With a class of just four students, in his new, fully equipped studio, Karl will guide you through t... News Fri 06 Dec 2019 A Santa's Sackful of Films for Christmas Holmfirth Film Festival's 2019 Christmas film show runs 20 to 22 December. This years selection box of screenings opens with Friday night and Saturday afternoon family films and Aardman animation, continues with a great... Tue 03 Dec 2019 Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2020 Our "Advent Calendar" announcements started this week with the first three artists appearing next year being Pete Coe, Kimber's Men and Edwina Hayes. Our website will be updated daily so keep visiting for more informatio... Fri 06 Dec 2019 Cultural Development of the Piazza Over the past few months a lot of work has taken place to reinvent the Piazza. The piazza is an extension of Temporary Contemporary and is in response to the Blueprint vision in terms of The Cultural Heat of the town. ...

Top Rated This Week Individual: DaveCharlesworth / profile Business: Upcycily / Bags & Accessories Place: 'Messiah' at Batley Central / Classical Music Performance News: Screen Printed Totes and Textiles Event: Winter Warmer- Mirfield Opportunity: IVE's Arts Award SEN Networking Event Space: The Arts Society Huddersfield Image: The Nutcracker and the Snowman Video: Roots To Inspire Creative Kirklees Newsletter 3 December 2019 As the run up to Christmas begins, there are numerous activities taking place across the district to keep you and the family busy, from Christmas concerts to making your own Christmas decorations and crafts. This weekend brings Huddersfield Choral Society’s Christmas Concert, who will be joined by Black Dyke Band and their very own Youth Choir. There will also be the Christmas Market & Grotto at Storthes Hall Park where you will have the chance to meet a range of local suppliers and get the festivities flowing, as well as a visit from Santa! In Dewsbury the Christmas Lights switch on takes place this Saturday from 12pm and you can find out more here. To add to the excitement, this evening brings this month’s Temporary Contemporary Happening, where there will the chance to see the new exhibition ‘Windows into Worlds’ as well as a performance to go alongside this. You will also be able to see what is happening across the Piazza where artists have taken over the empty shops. Keep in touch over the week on Facebook and Twitter. Events Wed 11 Dec 2019 Brass Band Christmas Concert Christmas with all the trimmings in one bite-sized concert: the University of Huddersfield Brass Band treats you to a collection of holiday classics, Yuletide greats and audience carols too. Festive feel-good within o... Mon 09 Dec 2019 Brass Band Christmas Spectacular We're delighted to welcome back the University of Huddersfield Brass Band for this jamboree of Christmas classics and audience carols. A firm favourite for many, this concert is the perfect respite from the hustle and... Sun 08 Dec 2019 Byram Arcade Craft Fair - Dec The craft fair at the amazing Victorian Byram Arcade is back every second Sunday of the month 10am - 4pm. Good news if you don't have your own public liability insurance, I can now arrange stall cover for this event, ... Sat 07 Dec 2019 Byram Arcade Victorian Craft Fair Dec Come and get your gifts in the Victorian Christmas craft fair at the amazing Victorian Byram Arcade is here on Saturday 9am - 5.30pm. For further details on stall enquiries please message craftbaggage@outlook.com. Fri 06 Dec 2019 Christmas Concert The ever-popular Christmas event of the year. As well as listening to some stunning Christmas music, you will have the chance to sing carols with this famous choir. We will be joined by the amazing Black Dyke Band. Our C... Sat 07 Dec 2019 Christmas Market & Christmas grotto Christmas Market & Grotto 7th December 11am – 4pm Meet a great range of local suppliers and get the festivities flowing. Don’t miss Santa’s arrival with his reindeer at 11.15am, then visit him in his grotto... All w... Fri 13 Dec 2019 Concert for Christmas Come to our first-ever concert which promises to be full of fun (and a little bit Christmassy!). As well as our fabulous choir, we will be joined by a jazz group. Wed 04 to Tue 10 Dec 2019 (1 week) Edit Event Mether: Throughout November, December and January 2019, Yan Tan Tether will be taking over two windows of the Piazza Shopping Centre in Huddersfield. 4th Dec – 10th Dec – Daniel John Jones, ‘Luminance (Christmas 1942-2011)’, ... Sat 14 Dec 2019 Festive Lino Printing Come along and learn how to lino print. Take home your print block so that you can use it again. If you have already experience lino printing then maybe try a 2 colour reduction? We will be making festive prints and card... Sat 07 Dec 2019 Honley Village Christmas Fair We are very pleased to have been invited to have a stall at this year's Honley Village Christmas Fair! We will be part of the Art and Craft fair situated in the Village Hall, there will also be a street market and events... Sun 08 Dec 2019 Lindley Junior School Choir in the Greenhead Park Conservatory Get in the Christmas mood with Lindley Junior School Choir at a free concert of Christmas music and carols in the recently re-opened Greenhead Park Conservatory. Mince pies and mulled wine will be on sale from 3pm and th... Wed 11 Dec 2019 Orchestra of Opera North: The Nutcracker & The Snowman An enchanting tale told through music, narration and hand-drawn illustrations. On Christmas Eve, Clara is gifted with the most beautiful toy, a nutcracker. Falling asleep with the toy in her arms, she dreams of a world o... Sat 07 Dec 2019 Polymer Clay Jewellery & Tree Ornaments Polymer Clay Jewellery & Tree Ornaments Polymer clay is commonly known by the brand names Fimo, Premo! or Sculpey and once it is cooked in an oven it hardens and can produce amazing results. During this... Mon 09 Dec 2019 singalongapanto The Curtain Up Players will present their panto - Singalongapanto at the Mission, 3-13 Lord Street Huddersfield HD1 1QA at 1.30 pm on Monday 9th. December - admission free - all welcome set in a care home for retired ... Tue 03 Dec 2019 Temporary Contemporary Happening Tues 3 Dec Join us for our next Temporary Contemporary Happening in Queensgate Market. A chance to preview the new exhibition in the Market Gallery and view artwork by artists on display in vacant stalls. Time: 5 - 7.30pm Entr... Fri 15 Nov to Tue 31 Dec 2019 (2 months) through the windows through the windows is an unique group exhibition at Dai Hall that functions by seen through the windows - the idea of ‘the audiences’ outside to experience the works inside. sculptors, sound artists or musicians who... Thu 05 Dec 2019 Wreath Making at Holmfirth Tech Christmas Wreath Making at Holmfirth Tech Learn how to make a willow wreath from scratch using natural materials Time: 7:00 pm -8.30 pm on 5th December 2019 Where: Holmfirth Tech Limited Huddersfield Road... Fri 06 Dec 2019 Wreath Making at Marsden Mechanics Christmas Wreath Making at Marsden Mechanics Learn how to make a willow wreath from scratch using natural materials Time: 7:00 pm -8.30 pm on 6th December 2019 Where: Marsden Mechanics, Peel Street, Marsden... Opportunities Fri 06 Dec 2019 Cultural Development Officer - Wakefield Council Wakefield Council are looking to appoint a new Cultural Development Officer who can demonstrate that they have dynamism, energy and experience to help them to achieve their aspirations for culture Working with the Cul... Wed 11 Dec 2019 Prosper North briefing for cultural heritage orgs Find out about how to take part in the next edition of the new business support programme, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Prosper North will work with 80 cultural heritage organisations (from music venu... News Sun 01 Dec 2019 Case study on cultural placemaking A great case study on cultural placemaking has been published on the Local Govement Association website. Written by Deborah Marsland, Kirklees Museums and Galleries Manager, the article talks about place making through c... Wed 27 Nov 2019 Tickets for Anton Du Beke on sale, book now - 24th March 2020 An evening of chat with professional star of BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing and bestselling novelist Anton Du Beke. Professional dancer Anton has been on the Strictly pro team since the very first series, partnering cel... Top Rated This Week Individual: HelenCRichmond / TV and Events Producer/ Diector Business: Kirklees Concert Season / 2019-20 Place: Lawrence Batley Theatre / Inspiring Performance News: Screen Printed Totes and Textiles Event: Mirfield Messiah Opportunity: Assistant Company Manager (Maternity Cover) - Opera North Space: Lawrence Batley Theatre Image: The Nutcracker and the Snowman Video: Roots To Inspire Creative Kirklees Newsletter featuring the Kirklees Concert Season - 26 November 2019 We’re featuring the Kirklees Concert Season today, which has a delightful selection of concerts coming up in December, starting with the return of the annual lunchtime Christmas Brass Band concerts, and the Music for Christmas Concert with Gordon Stewart accompanied by the Huddersfield Boys’ and Girls’ Choirs.   The Orchestra of Opera North will be performing “The Nutcracker and The Snowman”, two enchanting Christmas tales for the whole family told through music, narration and animation as well as their Christmas Concert and the Viennese Whirl. Before then, Bluebeard’s Castle will have you on the edge of your seat - a spine-tingling concert performance as colossal orchestral scores pair with a tour-de-force vocal thriller this Thursday evening, and a special lunchtime organ concert is being held on Monday, as Gordon Stewart celebrates local composer Andrew Carter’s 80th birthday, when he will be joined by mezzo-soprano soloist, Elinor Carter and trumpeter, Tom Osborne – this promises to be a real treat of a lunchtime concert! Do enjoy our newsletter and please don’t forget to check our website - there are just so many fabulous creative activities and events to get involved in over the next few weeks. Events Wed 11 Dec 2019 Brass Band Christmas Concert Christmas with all the trimmings in one bite-sized concert: the University of Huddersfield Brass Band treats you to a collection of holiday classics, Yuletide greats and audience carols too. Festive feel-good within o... Mon 09 Dec 2019 Brass Band Christmas Spectacular We're delighted to welcome back the University of Huddersfield Brass Band for this jamboree of Christmas classics and audience carols. A firm favourite for many, this concert is the perfect respite from the hustle and... Thu 05 Dec 2019 Brigantia: Creative Breakfast 8:30am - 10am CREATIVE BREAKFAST Bringing together local artists, businesses and Kirklees residents, Brigantia’s monthly Creative Breakfast aims to facilitate conversations on how creativity can benefit our area and ... Sat 30 Nov 2019 Camera to computer photography workshop - NT Nostell Priory Realise the full potential of your camera on this one day photography workshop which I will be co hosting with the National Trust. The day takes place within the stunning grounds and interiors of Nostell Priory, a grand ... Wed 04 Dec 2019 Craftea Christmas Workshop Hygge, handy crafts and design hints to rejuvenate your decorations. Pick up design ideas for your Christmas dinner table. Hot drinks and mince pies are included in the ticket price of £6.50. The event runs 10:30am... Thu 05 Dec 2019 Felting Workshop at The Peppercorn - Dec Come and enjoy felting at the lovely Vegan Peppercorn café which is open at 6.30pm prior to the workshop for food, cakes, and other goodies. Workshop 7 -9pm All felting supplies provided £15 per person. Needle Felte... Sat 30 Nov 2019 Globe Arts Studios- Christmas handmade fair We've booked our table at this Christmas fair in the excellent surroundings of Globe Arts Studios in Slaithwaite! Doors open at 11am, come along and browse a fine array of gifts and cards from local makers and studios. Mon 02 Dec 2019 Gordon Stewart celebrates Andrew Carter's 80th Birthday Composer, choral director, singer, teacher and bell-ringer, Andrew Carter's contribution to the musical life of Yorkshire is boundless, and his choral works have been produced all over the world. In this celebratory conc... Wed 04 Dec 2019 Grange Moor: Carols On The Green Join members of the Grange Moor Brass Community for a festive treat as we perform a range of Christmas music on the green at Grange Moor, opposite the band room on Liley Lane. Mon 02 Dec 2019 Huddersfield Music Society Jennifer Pike Jennifer Pike (violin) became the youngest winner of the BBC Young Musician of the year when aged 12. She will be accompanied on the piano by her father. They will be playing Mozart: Sonata in G major, K301 Jeremy P... Thu 28 Nov 2019 Janáček: The Diary of One Who Disappeared Thursday 28th November, 1:15pm Paul Nilon (tenor), Louise Winter (mezzo soprano) and Jonathan Fisher (piano ) with members of the University of Huddersfield Chamber Choir Leoš Janáček: Die Wolfspur Leoš Janáček: T... Mon 23 Dec 2019 Music for Christmas Back by popular demand, Gordon Stewart is joined by Huddersfield Boys' and Girls' Choirs in a programme of Christmas music from round the world. The organ solos include pieces by Bach, Aaron Shows and Robert Cockroft. ... Fri 29 Nov 2019 Notflix – The Improvised Musical Austin Talent present a five-star sell-out show Edinburgh Fringe 2017-2018 and VAULT Festival 2017-2019. Netflix combines the taste profiles of 98 million users to create a perfectly ideal viewing experience… Notflix ... Thu 28 Nov 2019 Orchestra of Opera North: Bluebeard's Castle Colossal orchestral scores and sensational vocals will make this an unforgettable concert performance. THE MUSIC… Towering fanfares sandwich Janáček’s dazzling Sinfonietta. This lively orchestral piece sees rusti... Thu 12 Dec 2019 Orchestra of Opera North: Christmas Concert Heavenly voices and beloved orchestral pieces are a wonderful addition to your Christmas festivities as the Orchestra of Opera North, joined on stage by the massed voices of the company’s Chorus and Youth Chorus, captiva... Wed 11 Dec 2019 Orchestra of Opera North: The Nutcracker & The Snowman An enchanting tale told through music, narration and hand-drawn illustrations. On Christmas Eve, Clara is gifted with the most beautiful toy, a nutcracker. Falling asleep with the toy in her arms, she dreams of a world o... Mon 30 Dec 2019 Orchestra of Opera North: Viennese Whirl A winter wonderland of waltzes, polkas and marches. Join us for a glittering programme of orchestral pyrotechnics to see out the old year and welcome the new in spectacular style. Inspired by Vienna’s traditional ... Sun 01 Dec 2019 Photography Course - Basics For Beginners (One to one) This is a completely new photography course created due to popular demand, and designed to help you learn in the most convenient way possible for you. As this is a one to one course, you are free to choose a date and tim... Mon 25 Nov to Mon 16 Dec 2019 (3 weeks) Sing for Toffee Choir Join our fun choir for anyone who loves to sing (but maybe can’t do it very well). This is the perfect time to practice those carols for Christmas too! It is held every Monday evening at Storthes Hall Park - 7:00pm un... Mon 09 Dec 2019 singalongapanto The Curtain Up Players will present their panto - Singalongapanto at the Mission, 3-13 Lord Street Huddersfield HD1 1QA at 1.30 pm on Monday 9th. December - admission free - all welcome set in a care home for retired ... Tue 03 Dec 2019 Winter Warmer- Mirfield Late night shopping in Mirfield Tuesday 3rd December 5.00pm - 8.00pm A number of Mirfield town centre shops will be having a late night opening in the run up to Christmas. Join us for festive refreshments, mince pie... Thu 05 Dec 2019 Wreath Making at Holmfirth Tech Christmas Wreath Making at Holmfirth Tech Learn how to make a willow wreath from scratch using natural materials Time: 7:00 pm -8.30 pm on 5th December 2019 Where: Holmfirth Tech Limited Huddersfield Road... Sat 07 Dec 2019 Yellow Goose Dance 11 - A Swinging Christmas A fantastic night out with a brilliant 10 piece band, all original tunes and dance teacher Tristan Edgar walking you through some simple dance moves. A Swing Dance featured evening with Jive, Charleston, R&R and maybe e... Opportunities Wed 04 Dec 2019 Artist Call for Yorkshire Day Celebrations in Rotherham On the 1st August 2020 Rotherham will host the official Yorkshire Day celebration, welcoming almost 200 Mayoral parties from across the region alongside the Yorkshire Society, to celebrate our shared identity, culture an... Fri 06 Dec 2019 Cultural Development Manager - Wakefield Council Wakefield Council are looking for a new Cultural Development Manager who can demonstrate that they have dynamism, energy and experience to help them to achieve their aspirations for culture. Working with the Arts, Mus... News Tue 26 Nov 2019 Join in the converstation about music in Huddersfield People have been adding their thoughts on the blackboard and notes wall in the Growing Cultures space in Queensgate Market about what they would want to see and experience in a new multi-use Sound Space for Huddersfield.... Tue 26 Nov 2019 Next Temporary Contemporary Happening - Tues 3 Dec Come to our final Temporary Contemporary Happening for 2019 on Tuesday 3 December, 5 - 7.30pm in Queensgate Market. See a preview of the new exhibition in the Market Gallery and view artwork by artists on display in ...