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Win a huge day out in London, bag a 6-month co-working membership and discover a stylish suburban development.   This week...   ·         The best pub quizzes in Leeds ·         21 incredible days out in Yorkshire ·         10 marvellous mountain bike trails ·         The new build development you need to know about ·         10 things veggies need to eat in Leeds ·         WIN an epic day out in London with first-class LNER tickets ·         5 amazing Yorkshire coastal walks ·         WIN a co-working desk for 6 months ·         Fine dining in Leeds   The Best Pub Quizzes in Leeds Beer, challenging questions and prizes – does it get any better? Leeds is full of perfect pubs with quizzes of all sorts from trad pencil-and-paper efforts to modern smartphone affairs. All you need to do is assemble a crack team, have your wits about you and, most importantly, come up with that momentously punning team name.     What's On This Weekend in Leeds   Free This Weekend? 21 of the Best Days Out in Yorkshire Make some plans and get out into the gorgeous towns and villages spread all across Yorkshire. Coastline adventures in Whitby, the atmospheric cobbled streets of York and the oh-so-quirky Hebden Bridge await!     This New Build is the Suburban Escape You’re Looking For Anthem is a superb suburban development that offers both great connections and the glories of laidback village life. Even better, you can personalise it before you move in and make your new home your own.     5 Leeds Bars That Never Get Old   10 of the Best Mountain Bike Trails in Leeds If you love two-wheeled adventures, Leeds is the place to be. Get on your bike and you'll find trails that range from easy to challenging, urban to rural and suitable for all levels. This top ten will take you through grand estates, ancient woods and put you through your paces.     10 Things Veggies  Have to Eat in Leeds These are the can't-miss veggie dishes.     The Best Bars for Day Drinking in Leeds   WIN an Epic Day Out in London with First Class LNER Tickets, Kayaking, a Bottomless Brunch & a Brill Escape Game The lucky winner of this competition had better prepare themselves – and three mates – for an epic, fun-filled day out in London. Kayaking, brunch at a grown-up ball pit and an exciting escape game experience are all up for grabs.     WIN a Six-Month Co-Working Membership at the Grade II-Listed 2-Work in the Heart of Leeds City Centre Worth £894 Fancy setting up shop in one of the most impressive buildings in the centre of Leeds? How about a co-working space that you don't have to pay for? That's what's on offer in this competition – hot desking for six months at 2-Work!     Where to Get the Best Pancakes in Leeds   Leeds' Best Fine Dining Restaurants  From experimental tasting menus to a romantic rendezvous, this is where to dine like royalty in Leeds.     5 Amazing Coastal Walks in Yorkshire You Absolutely Have to Try The Yorkshire coast is a glorious thing. Strap on your walking boots and get ready for spectacular sunsets, towering cliffs, dramatic ruins and all the fresh air your lungs can handle. From the wilds of Whitby to stunning Staithes, this is God's Own Country at its best.         Share     Tweet     Share     Forward   Leeds-List.com Tel: 0113 3200710  Email: enquiries@leeds-list.com  Leeds Digital Magazines, Park House, Park Square West, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2PW.

Limited tickets remaining       Tickets are flying out the door for our dramatic season of opera, book now before it's too late! With colourful costumes, recognisable tunes and a whole lot of drama, you won't want to miss our scorching ★★★★ (The Guardian) production of Carmen. But hurry - many performances are almost sold out, you'll find best availability on Wed 16 Feb!              Or why not delve into our ★★★★★ (The Telegraph) production of Rigoletto to get your heart racing? Only two performances left in Leeds, with best availability TONIGHT.                Can't make it to Leeds? Enjoy Handel's spellbinding tale Alcina in the comfort of your own home with our livestream on Thu 17 Feb, in partnership with OperaVision, or find us on tour.       Watch the trailers...       Rigoletto 11 & 19 Feb   Rigoletto is loathed and mocked for his difference. When the only thing he lives for is taken away, he sets out on a path of vengeance from which there is no return.   Verdi's heartbreaking tale and spine tingling music will have you on the edge of your seat...     Carmen 12, 16, 18 Feb    Glorious, flamenco-infused tunes fill the theatre in this powerful drama. Carmen is the star of the show at the local burlesque bar, but when jealousy consumes the man she loves, the consequences are shocking...     Alcina 15 & 17 Feb   Using her magic powers, enchantress Alcina lures many lovers onto her island. When handsome knight Ruggiero appears, Alcina experiences true love for the first time. But when Ruggiero's fiancée arrives on a mission to rescue him, Alcina's magic is tested to breaking point. Can love be enough to break the spell and escape?       Opera North Ltd.  Howard Opera Centre 8 Harrison Street Leeds LS1 6PA Box Office: 0113 223 3600 Registered Charity No. 511726 © Opera North 2022

 

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There's a raft of outstanding performances to choose from including award-winning conductor Delyana Lazarova with The Hallé, soprano Katherine Broderick and pianist Kathryn Stott, Avenue Ensemble with vocalist Molly Becker, cellist Steven Isserlis with pianist Alasdair Beatson, and the much sought-after chamber ensemble Manchester Collective.   Our two lunchtime concert series continue until early April, so don't miss out on hearing some of the UK's best organists and chamber musicians for free!   Read on to discover what's in store.   Stay safe and well, Leeds International Concert Season team

 

 

The Hallé   Winner of the Siemens-Hallé International Conducting Competition, Delyana Lazarova begins her concert with The Hallé with Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll - a beautiful birthday present to his wife Cosima.   Also on the programme is Grażyna Bacewicz’ Concerto for Orchestra and Stravinsky’s ballet music for The Firebird, depicting the breath-taking battle between good and evil.   Sat 12 February, 7.30pm, The Venue, Leeds Conservatoire Buy online >>       Avenue Ensemble   Avenue Ensemble and guest vocalist Molly Becker present an eclectic winter-themed programme of TV, film and classical music.    Programme to include Vivaldi Winter (first movement), Puccini La Boheme medley, Ramin Djawadi Game of Thrones medley, Alan Menken Frozen medley, and songs from Ratatouille, James Bond & more.   Sun 20 February, 7.30pm, Belgrave Music Hall Buy online >>       Artists' Choice: Steven Isserlis & Alasdair Beatson   Cellist Steven Isserlis and pianist Alasdair Beatson explore the relationship between composers Mendelssohn and Schumann in the next concert of the Artists' Choice chamber music season.   The concert features Mendelssohn's Variations concertantes and Cello Sonata No 2, with Schumann's Adagio and Allegro and Violin Sonata No 2 (arr S Isserlis).   Tue 22 February, 7.30pm, The Venue, Leeds Conservatoire Buy online >>     Schubert's Winterreise   Soprano Katherine Broderick and pianist Kathryn Stott present Schubert's song cycle Winterreise. Join these outstanding artists, whose performance will be BSL interpreted by Paul Whittaker OBE, for a sublime evening of song.   Also featuring short creative responses to the theme of winter journeys developed by community groups in Beeston, Holbeck, Chapeltown, and Seacroft, working with Performance Ensemble.      Sun 27 February, 3pm, The Holbeck Pay as you feel >>       Lunchtime Organ Music   Don't miss our Lunchtime Organ Music concerts this month:   Canadian-born, UK-based organist Rachel Mahon performs music by Widor, Franck, Whitlock, Mendelssohn, Bach, and Rachel Laurin (14 Feb).   Rosamund Brass Quartet from the RNCM perform music by Vivaldi, Wilfred Heaton, Eric Ball, Joseph Horovitz, Brian Wilson & Tony Asher/Alex Barron, and Gilbert Vinter (21 Feb).   City Organist Darius Battiwalla performs music by Fela Sowande, Mendelssohn, Bach, and Florence Price (28 Feb).   Mondays at Leeds Cathedral from 1.15pm Free admission, find out more >>       Lunchtime Chamber Music   Our free series of chamber music concerts provide the perfect musical respite:   Trumpet player Ben Jarvis and pianist Henry Cash, both students from the Royal Northern College of Music, perform a recital featuring music by Peskin, Gubaidulina, Arutiunian, Böhme, and solo piano works to be confirmed (16 Feb).   Arcturus' relaxed performance features piano trios by Clara Schumann and Debussy (23 Feb).   Wednesdays at The Venue, Leeds Conservatoire from 1.05pm Free admission, find out more >>

 

 

On Tour: Manchester Collective

 

 

 

Manchester Collective passionately believes in the power of music to move and excite us, drawing unexpected connections between cutting edge contemporary music and classical masterpieces.   The ensemble presents three unmissable concerts in Leeds over the coming months featuring incredibly diverse programmes - from traditional African percussion and world premiere works by cellist Abel Selaocoe to Igor Stravinsky, Philip Glass, and Steve Reich.   Shades of Light: Thu 3 March, 8pm, The Old Woollen, Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley. Book now >> The Oracle: Fri 8 April, 7.45pm, Howard Assembly Room. Book now >> Neon: Thu 19 May, 7.45pm, Howard Assembly Room. Book now >>

 

 

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Leeds Philharmonic Chorus   Join Leeds Philharmonic Chorus in the stunning setting of Bradford Cathedral for a performance of Brahms' Requiem and St Anthony Variations for piano.   Sat 26 March, 7.30pm Bradford Cathedral Find out more >>     Free concert at Kala Sangam   Join Cloth Ears professional musicians at Kala Sangam in Bradford on Thu 17 March, 7.30pm for a trip through five centuries of classical music, but not as you would expect it.   Blending live music, recording and communication technology this free concert is a chance to test new approaches to classical concerts and for you to share what you think. So, for one night only, enter the surround sound world of Bach, Purcell, Philip Glass, Peter Maxwell Davies and more.   Book now using code ClothEars1 >>

 

 

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Too Pretty To Punch by Edalia Day     A comedy spoken word show about gender, the media and not fitting any of the boxes, full of explosive movement, original songs and kickass video projection. Edalia Day is a banjo wielding, poetry slam winning, trans warrior, taking on the world one troll at a time.  Too Pretty To Punch is a hilarious and uplifting journey through what it means to be trans in 21st century Britain. It reminds all of us (regardless of who we are) of the power of celebrating our existence.     Time: 19:30 Date: 12th February 2022 Venue:  The Holbeck, Jenkinson Lawn, LS11 9QX Tickets are pay what you decide (pay after the show)     ★★★★★ - Feminist Fringe "a magnificent tapestry of gender expectations...a digital masterpiece."  ★★★★★ - Broadway Baby "Too Pretty to Punch is the rare queer show that I have no qualms recommending to anyone. Everyone should see this show."  ★★★★★ - Edinburgh 49 "You come for the social commentary, which is lucid and insightful, you stay for the video-projection, which is (as promised) kickass."  "Head-spinning, joyful, painful, funny - and I loved the tech. It's a blast from and to the heart." - Chris Thorpe  Edalia is a transgender/non-binary spoken word artist, animator and theatre maker based in Norwich. Trained at Lecoq and Alra, their theatre is visually stunning, with physical comedy and a child like sense of play at the heart of everything they make.  The finale includes poetry, video and audio contributions from 15 transgender and/ or nonbinary poets from all over the world:  Lee Mokobe, Ashe Vernon, Cairo Nevitt, Ash Palmisciano Robbie Masters, Adriana Scott Newsum, Leo George, George Cook, Millie Quick, Sez Thomasin, Jay Hulme, Carey Wood-Duffy, Kit Rayne, Kay Kassirer.       Copyright © 2022 Slung Low, All rights reserved.  The Holbeck, Jenkinson Lawn, Holbeck, Leeds, LS11 9QX Our mailing address is: Slung Low The Holbeck, Jenkinson Lawn Leeds, England LS11 9QX United Kingdom

 

 

What's on at Pictureville Welcome to this week's film listings for Pictureville Cinema. This week Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg take us on a thrilling action-adventure, and Agatha Christie's iconic detective Poirot returns to the big screen. 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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LET'S PLAY! FAMILY WEEKEND  12 - 13 February Yorkshire Games Festival takes over the museum for a weekend of gameplay, free activities and live shows for all the family to enjoy together. Enjoy our special Kids' Club screening of Sonic the Hedgehog along with so much more. Most Let’s Play! activities are free for anyone to drop in, but you will need to book a free admission ticket to enter the museum.    FIND OUT MORE   BIG SCREEN GAMING 12 - 13 February Enjoy a game from our specially selected list of titles and experience gaming on the big screen.  On Saturday you can choose from Streets of Rage 4, Heave Ho or TowerFall Ascension and on Sunday, Gang Beasts, Moving Out and Boomerang Fu will be available for you to play.  On our massive Pictureville cinema screen, couch co-op never looked so good!   FIND OUT MORE

 

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IMAX: UNCHARTED (12A) Fri 17.30; Sat 20.00; Sun 19.00; Wed 19.00; Thu 19.30   BOOK NOW   IMAX: THE BEATLES: GET BACK - THE ROOFTOP CONCERT (12A) Fri 20.15; Sat 18.00; Sun 15.30   BOOK NOW

 

DEATH ON THE NILE (12A) Screening daily (closed Mon and Tue). Please see website for full listings.   BOOK NOW   NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: THE BOOK OF DUST - LA BELLE SAUVAGE (12A) Thu 19.00   BOOK NOW

 

TORN (12A) Fri 18.30; Sat 18.30; Sun 18.30; Wed 18.30; Thu 11.00    BOOK NOW   KIDS' CLUB: SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (PG) Sat 10.30; Sun 10.30   BOOK NOW

 

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IMAX 3D: ANTARCTICA (U)   BOOK NOW   IMAX 3D: BEAUTIFUL PLANET (U)   BOOK NOW

 

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PARALLEL MOTHERS (15) Screening from 19 February Tickets are on sale now for Pedro Almodóvar's Academy Award-nominated story of two women who form a strong bond with one another as they confront motherhood, starring Penélope Cruz and Milena Smit.    BOOK NOW

 

 

 

 

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Half Term Fun Saturday 19 – Sunday 27 February Think like a codebreaker this half term with live shows, demonstrations and interactive activities based around our new exhibition Top Secret: From Cyphers to Cyber Security. The museum will be open every day during half term. To visit the museum please book a free museum admission ticket in advance.   Find out more   What's On   Top Secret: From Ciphers to Cyber Security 11 February – 5 June Explore the world of codebreaking, ciphers and secret communications and challenge your friends and family in our new exhibition. To visit Top Secret, please book a free ticket in advance. To enter you will also need a free museum admission ticket.   Book now     Family Activities 19–27 February This February half term we've got activities for curious minds of all ages. Create your own coding device to pass on secret messages and learn all about the amazing scientists and mathematicians who transformed the way we live.   Find out more Games Lounge Play your way through gaming history in Games Lounge. Tickets for Games Lounge are £2 per person. We recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.   Book now IMAX Play with adorable baby animals, travel to Antarctica with Benedict Cumberbatch and walk with dinosaurs with our short IMAX documentaries.   Find out more   More for Families   Yorkshire Games Festival: Let's Play! Family Weekend Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 February Yorkshire Games Festival is taking over the museum for a weekend for free and exciting gameplay and family experiences, inlcuding Big Screen Gaming on our massive Pictureville cinema screen and much more.   Find out more   Kids' Club   Kids' Club shows the best in family films every Saturday and Sunday morning for £3. These screenings are open to all families with children, but are particularly aimed at families with children under 12.   Sonic the Hedgehog (PG) Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 February, 10.30 Join us for a very special Yorkshire Games Festival Kids’ Club and get involved in the celebration of all things gaming with Sonic the Hedgehog.   Find out more The Good Dinosaur (PG) Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 February, 10.30 A dinosaur gets lost in the wilderness and must find his way home in Pixar’s animated adventure.   Find out more       |  Privacy © National Science and Media Museum 2022  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.

 

Wester Ross Biosphere Wonders of Scotland Uncover some of Scotland's best outdoor natural beauty at stunning UNESCO destinations including Geoparks and Biospheres. With the UNESCO trail, it's also easy to combine these with outstanding historical and cultural sites. Discover Dean Village, Edinburgh Outdoor Adventures See 8 amazing ideas, from soaking up the benefits of our scenery to travelling in style. Great ways to reimagine your holidays, or even your way of life! Create new memories Kinnaird Head Castle Hear incredible landscapes Take a seat on your comfy sofa, relax and unwind whilst we bring some of the soothing sounds of Scotland to you. Have a listen   Loch Faskally Wash your cares away Breathe. Let your stresses melt away and feel the natural power of water. 10 Experiences Courtesy of Samantha Grant Bring along a furry friend With 17 dog friendly ‘WoofHostels’ to choose from, it’s easy to find the perfect accommodation to suit the whole family! Explore 'Woofhostels'   Local seafood Taste of Place trails Like the sound of freshly caught seafood or tasty vegan delights? Discover Argyll and the Isles' five new foodie trails and get planning. Read more About Travel Regions History Whisky VisitScotland, 94 Ocean Drive, Edinburgh EH6 6JH VisitScotland Communications VAT No. 945 652106

The Official Game of Thrones Studio Tour is now open in Northern Ireland!   Relive the greatest scenes of  Game of Thrones™ and delve deep into the making of the series, only at the Official Game of Thrones Studio Tour, now open in Banbridge, Northern Ireland. Whether a movie buff or a curious explorer, step behind the scenes and discover the fascinating world of props, costumes and special effects used to create the most epic scenes on Game of Thrones. Located at the acclaimed series’ original filming location at Linen Mill Studios, the Official Game of Thrones Studio Tour will transport fans into the very heart of Westeros to see breathtaking imagery, captivating sets, original props and costumes and more behind-the-scenes elements from the hit HBO series. Have you planned your visit?     Join our community! Check out amazing photos from fellow travellers and share your own! Get social. Follow us. Explore Ireland> Trip Ideas> Things to do> Accommodation> Important: please check the latest COVID-19 travel rules and document requirements before you travel. See our website for more information.

Creative Kirklees Newsletter 8 February 2022   A warm welcome to this week’s newsletter which contains a wonderful selection of creative activities, news and opportunities for you!  We’ve selected just a few to highlight here but you will find so much more if you scroll down the newsletter and check out our website. As most of you will probably know, Gordon Stewart retired as the Kirklees Borough Organist last year, so we are extra excited to see him return to Huddersfield Town Hall for a concert in his new role as Organist Emeritus next Monday (14 February), when he will be accompanied by special guest Tom Osborne, Assistant Principal Trumpet at the Halle. If you or anyone you know are interested in working in film and TV, you may be interested in some part-time training courses recently announced by Screen Yorkshire.  The courses are in Lighting, Hair & Make-Up, Costume, Production Assistant (scripted), Art Direction & Props and My First Factual TV Job.  The Kirklees Year of Music team is hosting its next industry event to introduce the talent development program ‘Launchpad’ to music professionals in Yorkshire.  The event, which will be held at the Lawrence Batley Theatre on Wednesday 16 February, is open to anyone working in the industry and will focus on artist/industry development opportunities available to music professionals in the region. Holmfirth Stitch Social is a free, social sewing group which began in January 2020 and they are staring up again on Wednesday evenings beginning tomorrow (9 February).  Why not take along your stitch, knit or crochet project and make and chat alongside others? As mentioned last week the Mrs Sunderland Festival is now underway so do have a look what they have on offer - you might want to be booking your tickets for the Young Musician of the Year evening and the Last Night of the Festival Concert to make sure you don’t miss out. Have a great week being creative!   Events Mon 14 Feb 2022 Bloomsbury Quartet Concert starts at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm. Please note change of venue to Huddersfield Parich Church. Tickets available on the door or online at https://www.wegottickets.com/event/518892 Stravinsky: Three piece...   Sun 13 Feb 2022 Byram Arcade Craft Fair Feb 2022 By popular demand the craft fair at the amazing Victorian Byram Arcade is back every second Sunday of the month 10am - 4pm. Come and find handmade gifts, and goodies made by local makers, crafters, and artists. 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Better known as a manufacturer of unique Art Deco Glass, Lalique was also a jeweller of great imagination and skill. His work which features the s...   Fri 04 Feb to Fri 22 Jul 2022 (6 months) Unprescriptive Unprescriptive Dwell Time Central, 7-9 Market Avenue, Huddersfield HD1 2BB Every other Friday, commencing Friday 4 February, 12-4pm Drop in, free, all welcome Join us for relaxed Unprescriptive Friday afternoon...   Sat 19 Feb 2022 Upcycle Live! Throughout February and March Thread RePublic will be holding a pop up shop upstairs at Fair Trader in Holmfirth! 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