I've had a lovely weekend so far as I've been to see Dirty Dancing at the Alhambra in Bradford with my friend Claire, been whisky tasting at Lazy Lounge in Leeds and today will be going to Honley for a meal with new friends. For those of my followers wanting ideas of things to do, here are some ideas for Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Scotland, Ireland, London and more:
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Win Magic Rock beer, a gourmet
Chinese dinner and a hard-to-get Playstation 5...
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Leeds
Bars & Restaurants With Covered Outdoor Seating & Cosy Heat Lamps
Stay warm and snug
instead of wet and windy with the best places to eat and drink
outdoors in Leeds. Toasty terraces, tents and tipis await, with heat
lamps, fire pits and retractable roofs for all-year-round fun. With these
eateries, brunch spots and fine dining institutions, you'll never let the
weather get the better of you!
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The
Best Places in Leeds for a Christmas Night Out
Tis the season to be
jolly – so turn the fun all the way up to 11 with these unforgettable
Crimbo nights out. Street food festivals, boozy Yuletide markets, festive
ice skating, bonkers bingo, retro disco nights and golf that's not so
much crazy as bananas. Have at it!
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Panto! Present
Ideas and plenty of festive fun.
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With fairy lights sparkling and
decorations glistening, we’re all set for the big day! Christmas *officially*
starts today here at the Carriageworks in Leeds with the
opening night of our annual panto, Aladdin.
Still on the lookout for Christmas presents?
Tickets to a show make a memorable gift for family and friends
who adore all the glitz and glamour of a live theatre
performance. Or start a Christmas tradition with loved ones -
there’s still tickets remaining for Aladdin… but be quick,
they’re selling fast!
For more festive fun, grab your ice skates and glide to Ice Cube, or finish the day
with a drink (or two!) at the cosy Igloo Bar on Millennium Square or Thor’s tipi on Victoria
Gardens.
Let’s make this Christmas unforgettable.
#LeedsChristmas
Merry Christmas,
take care and stay safe,
Rachael & the
Carriageworks team
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The wait is finally over... panto is back!
Oh yes it is! We're so excited to bring this year's
production of Aladdin to the stage. Join Jez and the gang as they
soar through the Arabian skies on an unforgettable magical
journey.
Filled with everything you love about panto:
laughter, silliness and course not forgetting he's behind
you!
Tickets are selling fast with Christmas Eve performances nearly sold out, so
don't miss out and book your tickets now.
Whilst you're waiting for panto to start,
play our free online Aladdin game to help pass the
time.
Fri 26 Nov - Sun
9 Jan 2022
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The
Lost Present... A Christmas Adventure
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It’s Christmas
Eve, and having tumbled to earth through the night sky,
Elva sets out on a journey to find her best friend – a
little girl she hasn’t even met yet. Has the lost present
got what it takes to find her way through the cold winter
night? Will she arrive in time for Christmas morning? Will
Elva be everything the little girl wished for?
Written
especially for children and brought to life using handmade
puppets, original music and delightful storytelling, The Lost
Present is an enchanting tale
about true friendship. It really is the perfect gift for
Christmas.
Suitable for 2-7 years.
Sun 19 Dec - Fri 31 Dec
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We love panto so much that we're hosting not
one but two pantos this year!
This
hilarious family pantomime follows the struggles of Cinderella
against her two stepsisters as they strive to win Prince
Charming’s hand in marriage. Enslaved in rags, Cinderella
stands no chance of attending the royal ball but, with the
help of Buttons and her Fairy Godmother, will Cinderella’s
dreams come true? Meanwhile, Prince Charming and his valet
set out on a mission to find the mysterious Princess
Stardust, the only woman he wishes to make his bride!
Combining
fairy-tale enchantment with side-splitting comedy, the
award-winning LIDOS present this fun, family amateur pantomime
that is a must see by all!
Fri 21 Jan - Sat
29 Jan 2022
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Check out our fantastic window display specially
commissioned by the incredibly talented artist Jenny Tribillon. Jenny paints directly onto the windows. Usually this
is painted on the outside of window, this is the first time she
has painted on the inside looking out. We think this is simply
stunning and really brings the building to life! To see more
of Jenny's work visit her website, or come see it for yourself at
Aladdin or outside from Millennium Square.
More info»
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Ice
Cube @ Christmas – Millennium Square
Glide your way into
Christmas as the popular Ice Cube returns to
Millennium Square this year for a special festive
edition. Kickstart the festive season by visiting the
city’s coolest attraction.
This year, you can
expect even more fun for all the family as the
outdoor 400 sqm real ice rink is accompanied by
festive street food and drink, a giant Igloo Bar and
winter-themed rides and attractions. You're not going
to want to miss it!
Fri 26 Nov - Fri 24 Dec
More info »
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Silky
& Friends @ Seven
A real treat on Sunday
28th November 1.30-4pm - JazzLeeds – ‘Winifred Atwell
Revisited’. Adam Fairhill and Johnny Hunter explore the
repertoire and idiom of this neglected figure of 1950s British popular
music, £10 / £8
Don't forget also on Sunday
7th November, 7pm, test your knowledge with friends and
family in a relaxed environment
at the Seven Quiz . £5 per team.
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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What's on at
Pictureville
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Welcome
to this week’s film listings for Pictureville cinema. This week
we have a new Western starring Benedict Cumberbatch, the first
screening chosen by our volunteer project Come and Meet
Another Me and a very special documentary screening
followed by a panel discussion with women in sound.
Love
cinema? Don’t forget that you can receive free and discounted
cinema tickets, plus money off in our bar and shop by
becoming a Pictureville member.
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WEEKLY LISTINGS (25 NOVEMBER – 2
DECEMBER)
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IMAX: THE
MATRIX (15)
4 December 19.30
Rediscover the excitement of the 1999 sci-fi
landmark film ahead of the release of the fourth instalment
of the series. Experience The Matrix on
the biggest IMAX screen in the region.
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PETITE MAMAN
(U)
Screening from 3 December
The much-anticipated latest treasure from
Céline Sciamma is a sublime modern fairytale about the
quiet wonder of mother-daughter relationships.
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© National Science and Media Museum 2021
National Science and Media Museum, Bradford, West
Yorkshire, BD1 1NQ (as part of the Science Museum Group) is an
exempt charity under the Second Schedule of the Charities Act of
1960 and is recognised as charitable by HM Revenue and Customs.
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Hi everyone,
A Christmas Carol is coming to a
theatre near you this December... and it's on sale now.
Our adaptation of Dickens' finest ghost story is chilling,
cosy and festive - a perfect way to welcome in the Christmas period!
Join The Storyteller and
The Musician as they bring Ebenezer Scrooge to life
and the spirits of Christmas back from the dead, all through the
spellbinding medium of storytelling.
Tickets are now on sale for every venue - and tickets at some venues
are selling fast! Visit the links to book your place.
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1 December
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The West End Centre,
Aldershot
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2-3 December
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Bridport Arts Centre
(2 Dec @ United Church
3 Dec @ The Chapel in the Garden)
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TICKETS 2 DEC
TICKETS 3 DEC
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8 December
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Old Town Hall, Hemel
Hempstead
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TICKETS
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9 December
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Square Chapel, Halifax
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10 December
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Otley Courthouse
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11 December
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Junction, Goole
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15 December
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Old Woollen, Farsley,
Leeds
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16 December
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Arts Centre
Washington
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17 December
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Waterside Arts, Sale,
Greater Manchester
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18 December
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The Dukes, Lancaster
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19 December
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Sheffield University,
Drama Studio
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I hope to see you there this December!
Adam
and The Book of Darkness & Light team
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I’m podcast host, musician, and model Caggie Dunlop, and this week I’m
very excited to be taking over the What’s On newsletter. I’m currently busy
working on my 'Saturn
Returns' podcast, which I launched in 2020 as a platform to
guide those navigating the seas of change. The concept is based on the
astrological transit 'Saturn Returns' which happens when you reach the age of
27. The planet Saturn returns to the exact position in the sky that it
was the night you were born, and this transit tends to cause major shifts and
changes; a time of self-discovery and breaking into a more authentic version
of ourselves.
Have a great week,
Caggie x
Photo: 'Grandiflora Rose'
wallpaper design by Designers Guild
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Kick-start the festive season with us
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Things are looking decidedly more festive across all of our museums this
month. At the National Museum of Scotland our
Christmas tree will be unveiled on 2 December in Hawthornden Court, while
at the National Museum of Rural Life you can
enjoy festive family crafts and a winter museum trail. And don’t forget,
the museum shops at all of our sites are a great place to pick up the
perfect present.
As the nights draw in, we’ve also got lots of great content to enjoy from
the comfort of your own home, from a winter art challenge to
museum-themed baking.
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First World War
trail at Edinburgh Castle
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Step into the shoes of a First World War
recruit arriving at Edinburgh Castle for the first time with
a brand new family trail. For ages 8-11, the trail is full of
activities to help younger visitors explore how soldiers might have
felt and thought about their new role.
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LEGO® Concorde
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Until Sun 30 Jan
National Museum of Flight
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We’re pleased to announce that our
hugely popular LEGO® brick Concorde model will be staying at the museum
until the end of January.
The model was built by brick artist Warren Elsmore over five days
during the Brick
Wonders display in June 2021. Six metres long and made of
over 60,000 bricks, you can see the model on display under Concorde.
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Festive Family Crafts
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Sat 27 & Sun 28 Nov
National Museum of Rural Life
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Kick off the festive season this
weekend at the National Museum of Rural Life. Take part in seasonal crafts throughout the
weekend, or pre-book a place in our very special
children’s willow workshop with artist Anna Cross on Saturday
afternoon.
We’re also launching Clyde’s Winter Trail for a festive
twist on exploring the museum galleries.
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read
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Dreaming of a
green Christmas?
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Our Museum Shop has eco-friendly gifts
for all ages, from stationery made from recovered ocean plastics, to
super soft cuddly toys made from 100% recycled materials. Perfect
presents that protect the planet.
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shop now
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Museum Art Challenge
Mon 29 Nov–Sun 2 Jan
Our online Museum Art Challenge returns! Open to all ages, we want you
to take inspiration from our collections and get creative this winter.
Be inspired by a different theme each week then make, draw or create an
artwork and share a picture of it with us.
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Costume Conversations
Catch up with our latest Instagram
Live video series. In November, four live chats with dress experts
explored how one object from our fashion collection can be the catalyst
for multiple different stories, from how clothes tell stories on screen
to the relationship between art and fashion.
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Museum Bake Off
Inspired by the final of TV’s The Great British Bake Off
this week, staff from across the museum have donned their aprons and
made a variety of sweet treats inspired by objects in the museum. Take
a look at our online gallery to see some museum-worthy showstoppers!
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view the
gallery
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Just announced:
Anatomy exhibition
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Explore the history of anatomical study
in Anatomy: A Matter
of Death and Life, a new major exhibition opening 1 July
2022 at the National Museum of Scotland. Discover the history of
anatomy and dissection from 1500 to the present day, including
Edinburgh’s key role as a centre for medical teaching.
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read more
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Our mailing address is:
National Museums Scotland
Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
Copyright © 2021 National Museums Scotland, All rights reserved.
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We were so excited to tell you about our Carbon Labelling project and Green Friday promotion, that we sent
our email before it was 100% ready.
If you were quirking your eyebrow at the following subject line:
"[insert first name], looking for a greener holiday this
year?" - Obviously, that's not quite how we wanted it to go and
we're sorry for the mistake.
Technical difficulties haven't dampened our enthusiasm, so click
below to find out more about what we're doing for Green Friday this
year.
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Copyright
© 2019 Wilderness Ireland, All rights reserved.
Wilderness Ireland, Unit 8A 1/2, Northwest Business Park, Collooney,
Co. Sligo, Ireland
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The Royal Albert
Hall has been the home of Christmas in London for 150 years. After a year
away the iconic venue is thrilled to open its doors once more this
December to share the magic of their favourite season.
This year’s programme, with over 50 performances across 27 days, is full
of heart-warming live events to be enjoyed with your loved ones. There’s
something for everyone, from jazz classics to sing-along carols, traditional concerts and family
events, like The Nutcracker, plus so
much more.
It’s guaranteed to be a joyful festive season!
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The Nutcracker
28 – 31 December
The Nutcracker returns to the Hall’s
stage once more with the Birmingham Royal Ballet. Journey through a
fantastical winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes with
this quintessential Christmas ballet.
More info & tickets
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Carols
18 – 24 December
Christmas isn’t complete without Carols at the Royal Albert Hall, and
2021 is no exception. This year the Hall’s spectacular auditorium will
be filled with seasonal sounds for 14 performances across 6 sensational
days.
More info & tickets
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WHAT’S EXCITING ME
THIS WEEK
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YIN YOGA,
SOUND BATHS & FRESH AIR
I am a huge fan of the Pilates at Heartcore
– there is a teacher there called Tifuh, who is incredible. But I also love
heading to Re:Mind
Studio in Eccleston Yards for a relaxing sound bath, or breathwork
by Ritchie, as well as Yin Yoga
at KXU. Working from home, it's important for me to get out of the
house so I enjoy doing an hour’s class to break up the day. Since lockdown, I
have started walking a lot more; it has had a huge impact on my mental health
in a really positive way. (Image: Getty)
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STAYING IN
& ENHANCING MY HOME
As a Taurus, I really enjoy the cosier months. I recently moved and decking
out my new flat has been a lot of fun. The team at Leaf
Envy have given my home a green transformation; they brought
over a variety of different plants which make the space come to life. The
wonderful art dealer Domenica
Marland also sent me some incredible artwork of my Sun, Moon
and Rising signs. (Image: Domenica Marland)
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NINETIES
NOSTALGIA
I am a comfort first kind of girl; 90 per cent of the time I am wearing ME+EM's palazzo
pants and a Brora cashmere
jumper. For dressier occasions, I love Réalisation
Par. The dresses are ideal for dressing up and down, which suits
my style perfectly. My style icon is Practical Magic’s Nicole
Kidman. I just love a nod to the '90s, creating nostalgia with how I dress
and evoking fond memories. (Image: ME+EM)
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FIVE THINGS YOU
WON'T WANT TO MISS
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Private
member’s club Annabel’s
in Mayfair has unveiled its annual festive façade, this year
resembling that of a Swarovski-decked gingerbread house.
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Get prepared
for the festive season with the Fayre of
St James’s, which is hosting a live and virtual carol concert in
aid of UK charities. Emeli Sandé at the Fayre of St James’s, 2020.
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Duck & Waffle will be whisking guests
away from London this Christmas with its very own Polar
Express in the sky.
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Win a Designer Bedroom Makeover Courtesy of Yves Delorme
Be in with the
chance of winning an Un Jour, Une Histoire bedroom makeover with Yves
Delorme worth over £500. Enter
here.
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