Things to do this weekend in Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Scotland, Ireland and more

Got plans for the weekend? Here are a few ideas of things to do this weekend in Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Scotland, Ireland and more:

An all singing, all dancing festive treasure hunt starts today and you could win a £1,000 shopping spree! This week...   ·         The very best pubs in Leeds ·         Search for Santa to WIN a £1,000 spree ·         Festive family things to do in Leeds ·         WIN Strictly Come Dancing Live tickets ·         Leeds restaurant offers & deals ·         Get into the festive spirit at Headrow House ·         Develop the skills to grow your business ·         Unmissable events in Leeds ·         Get the Park & Ride for as little as £1  ·         The best fish and chips in Leeds ·         This legendary snooker centre is better than ever   Search for Santa on This Epic Treasure Hunt in Leeds and You Could WIN an Elf-Tastic £1,000 Shopping Spree Introducing Search for Santa, an epic treasure hunt that will see you hot-footing it around Leeds, unravelling clues and uncovering old Saint Nick's hiding place as you go. This is a fabulous festive day out for all the family, but that's not the only reason to do it, because if you scan and log all 10 Santas, you'll be entered into our draw for a chance to win a £1,000 shopping spree!     What's On This Weekend in Leeds   WIN Two Tickets to See Strictly Come Dancing Live at Leeds first direct arena  It takes two to Tango, and we’ve got a pair of tickets for Strictly Come Dancing when the judges and the dancers descend on first direct arena. You’ll have to be a first direct bank cardholder to enter –  but if you are, mambo over to the page and get your name in the hat.     Fabulously Festive Things to Do With the Kids in Leeds This December Christmas is all about the kids and there are loads of family-friendly days out to be had in Leeds over the festive season. You can go ice skating, wander through an enchanted forest and even meet Santa himself! What a truly magical time of year.     Where to Buy a Real Christmas Tree in Leeds   The Very Best Pubs in Leeds Leeds is blessed with wonderful watering holes, but which ones are the very best? Well, the battle is on! We've rounded up just 21, each one as brilliant as the last and more than worthy of a place on this list. This is no pub crawl, oh no, more of a winter to-do list of perfect pubs. Get ready for brill beers and gorgeous grub.     December's Restaurant Offers & Deals in Leeds     The Best Whiskey Bars in Leeds   This Course Will Give You the Practical Tools You Need to Grow Your Business – And Leeds University Business School is the Place to Do It If you want to fast-track growth and drive your business forward, Help to Grow is just what you need. This hands-on course is 90% funded by the government and will see you working with your peers to make a business plan.      Get Into the Christmas Spirit at Headrow House With Festive Menus, a Winter Beer Hall & the Ideal Crimbo Party Event Space Headrow House has the festive season sorted, so if you've got a last minute party or festive feast to plan, this is the place to go. Expect a top Ox Club menu, a winter makeover for the beer hall and the perfect venue for your Crimbo party.      The Ultimate Leeds Theatre Guide   Absolutely Unmissable Events in Leeds This December Start making plans!     The Best Fish and Chips in Leeds It's Friday night, so who fancies a chippy dinner? Golden crispy batter, oh-so-tender fish and the most fluffy, melt-in-your mouth chips you'll ever eat – there's nothing quite like it! But where to go in Leeds? We've done the unenviable job of rounding up an array of fine fisheries from across the city. Take a look and treat yourself!     Go Mad on Mother’s Ruin at These Gin Tastings   Psst! These Park & Ride Tickets Could Get You Into the City From as Little as £1 This Christmas Whether it's festive fun, late-night shopping or family adventures that bring you into the city, make the Park & Ride the way you get here. Not only can you get tickets from just £1, but you'll cut down on hassle and skip the traffic too.      Why This Legendary Snooker Centre is Better Than Ever Before (And Why You Need to Go) The Northern Snooker Centre has been the very best of the baize for nearly 50 years, and new owners Concept Taverns plan to keep it that way. Find out how they’re preserving the legacy of this storied club while bringing it up to date.     For even more ideas, visit Leeds-List.com       Share     Tweet     Share     Forward   Leeds-List.com Tel: 0113 3200710  Email: enquiries@leeds-list.com  Leeds Digital Magazines, No. 1 Aire Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4PR.

Explore the full collection of films for Leeds International Film Festival 2022 from Nov 3 - November 17. Tickets now available to book. Grab your pass today.      New titles on Leeds Film Player include Ali & Ava, Memoria and Titane We've added 16 titles to our streaming platform Leeds Film Player, in the LIFF Selects collection of new or recent films and Leeds Film Library featuring classics and favourites. Our new additions include popular films from LIFF 2021 like Clio Barnard’s brilliant Bradford love story Ali & Ava, Julia Ducournau’s Palme d’Or winner Titane, and Memoria from Thai master Apichatpong Weerasethakul. Other new additions include two acclaimed folk horror films, Goran Stolevski’s You Won’t Be Alone and Kate Dolan’s You Are Not My Mother, and a favourite from recent genre film festivals, Dae-min Park’s action thriller Special Delivery. New to Leeds Film Library are René Clément’s Plein Soleil, Robert Altman’s Nashville, Hal Ashby’s Harold and Maude, and more classics from Luis Buñuel.   Go to Leeds Film Player     LIFF Presents: Saint Omer   Our LIFF Presents series of previews and other special screenings returns to Vue Leeds in The Light on Wednesday 25 January with Venice Silver Lion winner Saint Omer. In the extraordinary first fiction feature by acclaimed documentarian Alice Diop, a young novelist is forced to confront her personal traumas as she observes the trial of a woman accused of infanticide.   Book Tickets for Saint Omar     LIFF 2022 titles in cinemas   Aftersun, the LIFF 2022 closing film directed by Charlotte Wells, is now screening in more local and regional cinemas, including Vue Leeds in The Light, Everyman Leeds, Everyman Harrogate, Pictureville Cinema at the National Science and Media Museum, Square Chapel Arts Centre, and Showcase Cinema De Lux Leeds. Another LIFF 2022 highlight, Marie Kreutzer’s Corsage has preview screenings at City Screen York on 18 December and as part of BFI Presents at Vue in the Light before on 21 December, before its UK-wide release on 30 December.     Audience Winners at LIFF 2022   The results are in for the winners of the LIFF 2022 audience awards, for fiction and documentary features. Audience votes were collected at the end of every feature film screening and the winners were The Blue Caftan (Fiction, Maryam Touzani) and local favourite, A Bunch of Amateurs (Documentary, Kim Hopkins). You can see the top 20 audience favourites for fiction features and top 10 in documentary features at leedsfilm.com.   See the Audience Award Winners     I Have Electric Dreams wins LIFF 2022 New Directors Competition   For the 36th Edition of Leeds International Film Festival we launched the New Directors Competition as part of Official Selection, with UK Premieres of feature films from first or second-time filmmakers. The winner as chosen by the Jury was I Have Electric Dreams by Valentina Maurel (Belgium, France, Costa Rica) with a special mention going to Thunder by Carmen Jaquier (Switzerland).   See the Jury statement on the New Directors Winner     Leeds Short Film Awards 2022 winners   The Leeds Short Film Awards celebrates the short film form in all its glory, with discoveries from around the world, across the UK and here in Yorkshire. For LIFF 2022 we screened over 110 short films from 50 countries as part of 7 competitions. Specially selected Juries were invited to Leeds to choose winners from each competition. The awards were handed out as part of a special award ceremony night at Howard Assembly Room.    See the Leeds Short Film Award Winners     The Silent Twins released on 9 December   The new film from Agnieszka Smoczynska, director of The Lure (LIFF 2015), The Silent Twins is based on the true story of twin sisters June and Jennifer Gibbons, played by Letitia Wright and Tamara Lawrance, who rejected communication with everyone apart from each another as they were growing up in Wales. As a result, they created a rich, fascinating world to escape the reality of their own lives while becoming increasingly isolated from society.     Submit your film to LIFF 2023    We are now accepting submissions for the 37th Leeds International Film Festival, 2-16 November 2023. LIFF is a qualifying film festival for the Academy Awards, BAFTAs and BIFAs, and we have seven competitions for short films and the New Directors Competition for first and second features. You can submit your film to LIFF 2023 on the Filmfreeway platform and the earlybird deadline is 1 March.   Submit your film to LIFF 2023     Indis Movie Nights: Christmas double-bill    Indis Movie Nights will be back this Christmas for a double bill of two acclaimed films on opposite ends of the festive spectrum. First up is Todd Hayne's sensual drama Carol, depicting an intimate love affair between an aspiring photographer and an older woman in the 1950s. It will be followed by the animated dark musical fantasy, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (directed by Henry Selick), compulsory Christmas viewing for all lovers of the "strange and unusual". Tickets can be purchased individually or for both films at a reduced price.    Book tickets for Indis Movie Nights           Leeds Film is supported by the British Film Institute. Leeds Film is proud to have achieved the BFI Diversity Standards.   Leeds International Film Festival is part of Leeds Ticket Hub, the city's cultural ticket office: Leeds Ticket Hub, Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3AD.

 

Hi, Due to the incredible response to the release of our New Year's Eve party tickets, we've decided to release a limited amount of tickets for an exclusive early evening show. Our Mailing list subscribers are the first to get a chance to come along. This week's musical highlights include: Another Workout playing Art Blakey's Moanin album in its entirety, The dynamic and Soulful Dija Bhlue band, a funky Domino debut for the Bad Peach, reggae soul from the one and only Mojah and a vintage return from The Washboard resonators. The Domino Team

NEWS   New Years Eve Early Show Get your tickets for now for an intimate early show on New Years Eve.   Buy Now   The Domino New Year Party Get your tickets for the now legendary Domino New Year Party!   Buy Now   2022 DOMINO WEEKLY GIVEAWAY   Every week, one reader from our mailing list gets a limited-edition, engraved 2022 Orange Domino which gets you free entry on paid nights, a welcome cocktail with every visit to the club and a queue jump with one friend.   This weeks winner is…Joanne Southall Taylor We'll be in touch via email.   THIS WEEK'S BREAK-EVEN LIQUID   Fanny Fougerat Marin Fins Bois   Marin 2011 is a Hors-Série (special issue or limited edition) Cognac by auteur producer Fanny Fougerat, who specialises in innovative new ideas for Cognac. For this Marin 2011, two casks were specially made with staves which were seasoned at an oyster farm on the island of Ré off the French coast near La Rochelle, soaking up sea spray for a year before being made into casks. A 2011 vintage Fougerat cognac from the Fins Bois appellation was then re-racked into the casks to finish for just 13 days - plenty of time for the Cognac to pick up a delicious coastal, saline edge. Usual Price £14:90 Our Price £3:50 Cheers!     THIS WEEK LIVE AT THE DOMINO   FRIDAY - THE DOMINO SOUND   6:00pm - 7:45pm Liam Jary Poole     Liam Jary Poole is a well known face on the Leeds music scene. Both an exceptional vocalist and guitarist, expect to hear Funk Soul and Pop classics alongside his originals.   8:00pm - 10:00pm The Bad Peach    With a core band of 4, The Bad Peach play Funk-soaked music with a rotating cast of guest musicians. Buckle up, things about to get funky.   10:30pm - 1am The Dija Bhlue Band     London raised soul singer Dija Bhlue is inspired by neo soul /jazz and R&B artists from Jill Scott to Aretha Franklin. It's always a great night when Dija and the band are in town.   1am - 3am DJ Greggo  Looking for somewhere to make some shapes late at night? look no further.   SATURDAY - FUNK & GROOVE   6pm - 7:45pm Joe Moore    Joe Moore plays Blues, Pop, Funk, and maybe a Reggae tune or two. Joe's powerful voice creates the perfect soundtrack to start your Saturday.   8pm - 10:00pm The James Brander Trio       The James Brander trio make their long overdue return with 2 sets of Soul-soaked Pop, Funk and Blues.   10:30pm - 1am  Mojah      Energetic feel good reggae band Mojah make their welcome return to the Domino Club. Featuring some of the best musicians in Yorkshire, Mojah play, Reggae, Soul, Blues, Rock and Pop in their own roots style.   1 - 3am Dj Dan Burridge  Looking for somewhere to make some shapes late at night? look no further.   SUNDAY - ROOTS     7pm - 8:45pm Tom Harris      Pianist Tom Harris will be easing you into your Sunday with a laid-back Piano performance.    9pm - 11:30pm The Washboard Resonators      The Washboard Resonators are a duo that play foot-stomping blues, ragtime, skiffle, swing and folk like it was the 1920’s, 30’s or 40’s. On stage, you can expect a varied show with upbeat songs, harmonies, tap dancing and an array of old instruments. Good times guaranteed

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Upcoming events for you and your family       The Christmas holidays are just a few weeks away, and we've got lots of winter events for you and your family. From spellbinding concerts with our Youth Orchestra and Youth Company, to performances of festive classics, what will you be joining us for?     Youth Orchestra Performance  Sun 11 Dec, 3pm Middleton Hall, Hull   Drawing their inspiration from the Orchestra of Opera North, our Youth Orchestra present their first concert in this season. Students from Leeds, Manchester, York and more will be performing works by Verdi, Walton and Sibelius. Come along and show your support!      The Nutcracker & The Snowman 13 & 18 Dec, times vary Huddersfield Town Hall St George's Hall, Bradford   Getting ready for Christmas? Join us for a special double-bill screening of two festive classics: a performance of the soundtrack to The Snowman, and a sparkling performance of Tchaikovsky‘s The Nutcracker. Discover the story.       Youth Company Winter Performance Sat 17 Dec, 3.30pm & 6pm Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall, University of Leeds   Opera North's Children Chorus, Young Voices and Youth Chorus join forces for a seasonal concert of festive favourites and dramatic extracts.      Save the date: Youth Company Tasters Howard Opera Centre   We're very pleased to announce that we'll be holding auditions and taster sessions for our Youth Company on the following dates. Come along and get involved! -Wed 11 Jan: Children's Chorus (ages 8-11) -Thu 12 Jan: Young Voices (ages 12-15)     Coming next year...   The Cunning Little Vixen Feb - Apr 2023 Multiple locations   Be transported to a woodland of wonder and mischief in the enchanting tale of Vixen Sharp Ears. This bittersweet fairytale has matinees, evening performances and family discounts, so don't miss your chance to catch it. A special school matinee is also available for teachers and their students.     Opera North Ltd.  Howard Opera Centre 8 Harrison Street Leeds LS1 6PA Box Office: 0113 223 3600 Registered Charity No. 511726 © Opera North 2022

Hi , Looking for something fun to do this winter? Check out these great events happening near you.! From family-friendly activities to festive celebrations, there's sure to be something for everyone to enjoy. So take a look and start planning your weekend today! Events Happening in Leeds Leeds, EN, United Kingdom  Featured   Selling in a Downturn Barnsley College SciTech Centre I'm interested   Friday   elrow x SW Klokgebouw 2022 online I'm interested   elrow x SW Klokgebouw 2022 online I'm interested Bunker Rave mit BEN KLOCK online I'm interested   Madison Cunningham | Nalen, Stockholm online I'm interested Saturday   Unholy Winter Fest 2022 online I'm interested   Unholy Winter Fest 2022 online I'm interested Unholy Winter Fest 2022 online I'm interested   Kakkmaddafakka // USF Verftet online I'm interested Sunday   Raskasta Joulua // Verkatehdas, Hämeenlinna online I'm interested   XVIII Bieg Barbórkowy - Rybnik 4.12.2022 online I'm interested ??? JULEMÆRKEMARCH 2022 ??? online I'm interested   Sinterklaasfeest Vlaams Belang Geraardsbergen online I'm interested Next Week   Queenswood Social Club, Leeds - Evening of Mediums Queenswood Social Club I'm interested   Holiday Spectacular online I'm interested December Ascension Portal: Transformational Alchem Online I'm interested   Data Analysis with Python, Pandas and Numpy. Webin Online I'm interested View All Events in Leeds + Add your events to this Newsletter   Hi , We've discovered new events for you!   Sinatra Concert Leeds Hosted by A1 Events Management Ltd - (Phil Fryer & Emma Kettlewell)     I'm interested concerts, music, entertainment   TRINITY THATS AN XMAS WRAP Leeds Hosted by Sentinel Squad UK     I'm interested meet-and-greet, christmas, nonprofit, charities   Natural Dye Festive Table Linen Workshop Leeds Hosted by ocre     I'm interested art, workshops, fine-arts   Hayley Gaftarnick X Hedonist Sessions Leeds Hosted by Hedonist     I'm interested pop   Northern Businesses - The Christmas Party Leeds Hosted by The Northern Affinity     I'm interested christmas, parties, entertainment   Yin by Candlelight Leeds Hosted by Yoga Hero     I'm interested it   Children's Christmas Party Leeds Hosted by The Hunslet Club     I'm interested christmas, parties, entertainment, kids   Manchester Calling Live in Leeds Leeds Hosted by The Total Stone Roses     I'm interested entertainment   Springpod and Revolution Viewing festive drinks - Leeds Leeds Hosted by Springpod and Revolution Viewing     I'm interested christmas

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Saturday 3rd December Keighley Library Bronte Footsteps in Keighley with Irene Lofthouse 10am Brontë Footsteps in Keighley 10am. Keighley Local Studies Library launches the Keighley Library Town Trails booklet with related archives on display in the library from 10am followed by a Brontë Footsteps Trail around Keighley, led by popular guide Irene Lofthouse in costume. Tea and cake served on return with a look at Keighley’s Brontë Library. Booking essential.   To book contact Keighley Library: 01535 618215 or email: KeighleyLocalStudies@bradford.gov.uk Rhymetime and Crafts Keighley Library 11am Join us for a fun filled Rhyme Time with songs and Rhymes old and new. No need to book. Special Guest Storytime Keighley Library 2pm Join us for an extra special story time with our guest Catrina Farnell. All welcome. No need to book. Drop in Crafts including Instant Book Making with artist Jean McEwan Keighley Library 11.30am onwards. Let your creative self run free with our drop in crafts for all ages and join our favorite 'Create Connect Make' artist, Jean McEwan, in creating an instant book.  No need to book.

What's on at Pictureville Welcome to our weekly film listings. The weather outside is frightful, but our festive favourites are delightful, so grab a mince pie and cosy up with some classics in our warm cinemas. If you're looking for some winter sun, travel to Turkey in hotly-anticipated drama Aftersun, 1940s Morocco in Casablanca, or the deserts of a fantastical Punjab in The Legend of Maula Jatt.   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.   FULL WEEKLY LISTINGS   SHOWING THIS WEEK (2–8 DECEMBER)     AFTERSUN (12A) Screening daily except Mon and Tue; see website for full listings    BOOK NOW   THE LEGEND OF MAULA JATT (15) Wed 19.00   BOOK NOW     A BUNCH OF AMATEURS (12A) Screening daily except Mon and Tue; see website for full listings   BOOK NOW   IMAX: BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER (12A) Screening daily except Mon and Tue; see website for full listings   BOOK NOW     THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN (15) Sat 17.00   BOOK NOW   LIVING (12A) Fri 16.40; Sat 16.30; Wed 17.00   BOOK NOW     IMAX: VIOLENT NIGHT (15) Screening daily except Mon and Tue; see website for full listings   BOOK NOW   THE MENU (15) Fri 19.55; Sat 19.30; Sun 19.30   BOOK NOW     NEIL YOUNG: HARVEST TIME (15) Sun 16.30   BOOK NOW   NO BEARS (12A) Fri 19.30; Wed 16.30   BOOK NOW   FESTIVE FAVOURITES   Get into the festive atmosphere this year with some seasonal movie magic. Bring the family, settle into one of our comfy red seats, and be sure to treat yourself to hot chocolate and locally made mince pies from Pictureville Bar.   FULL FESTIVE LISTINGS     IMAX 3D: THE POLAR EXPRESS (U) Sat 13.00; Sun 13.00 A young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole aboard the Polar Express. Experience it on the region’s most immersive screen—our IMAX.    BOOK NOW     KIDS' CLUB: FROZEN (PG) Sat 10.30; Sun 10.30   BOOK NOW   THE ROYAL BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER (CERT TBC) Thu 19.15   BOOK NOW   WHEN EUROPE MADE HOLLYWOOD: SUNRISE TO HIGH NOON   A series exploring how European filmmakers shaped American popular film. From those courted by Hollywood studios because of their success in 1920s Europe, to those forced into exile to escape fascism in the 1930s, these artists made an indelible mark on stateside cinema and created some of its most distinctive output.     CASABLANCA [80th ANNIVERSARY] (U) Sat 14.00   BOOK NOW   DOUBLE INDEMNITY (PG) Sun 17.00   BOOK NOW   IMAX DOCUMENTARIES     IMAX 3D: ANTARCTICA (U)   BOOK NOW   IMAX 3D: OUR BLUE PLANET (U)   BOOK NOW     IMAX 3D: WILD AFRICA (U)   BOOK NOW   IMAX 3D: A BEAUTIFUL PLANET (U)   BOOK NOW     IMAX 3D: WALKING WITH DINOSAURS (U)   BOOK NOW   IMAX 3D: HUBBLE (U)   BOOK NOW   COMING SOON     BRADFORD ON THE BBC IN THE 1970S (U) Friday 9 December, 11.00 Join us for a unique screening of BBC films capturing Bradford’s Muslim community in the 1970s.   BOOK FREE TICKETS   IMAX 3D: AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER (CERT TBC) Screening from 16 December James Cameron’s sci-fi epic makes its long-awaited return, with unmatched, state of the art visuals. See it on the region’s biggest screen—our IMAX   BOOK NOW         © 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.

Hello  Square Chapel are delighted to be hosting a full day of events on 3rd December, to mark 250 years since the original building was constructed, 30 years since it received Arts Centre status and one year since officially reopening to the public. It is a chance for people to reminisce but to also look toward the future of Square Chapel since it recently secured funding from Arts Council England’s 2023-26 Investment Round and joins the National Portfolio of Organisations from April 2023. We’re lending some of our celebrations to revisit the building’s compelling history and the figures affiliated with it, with the help of our favourite, local Historian, David Glover. Square Chapel invites you to their 250th Birthday party in the Atrium Bar from 12 pm, which will continue throughout the day and will feature various local performances, culminating in live DJ sets from 8 pm. The evening’s event will be a toast to the arts, with a Celebration Concert that will take place in Red Brick Theatre. Doors will from 6:30 pm with a performance time of 7 pm. Square Chapel have chosen to feature a line-up of local talents all of which have a special connection to the venue. Audiences can expect an evening rich in talent and diversity with a generous line-up. David Glover | In celebration of Square Chapel’s 250th year: 1772 – 2022 Saturday 3rd December Our favourite local historian, David Glover is helping us celebrate Square Chapel's 250th Anniversary with a historical walk through time with a tombstone stroll followed by an illustrated afternoon presentation! Preceded by a look at the chapel yard tombstones at 12 noon. The chapel yard tour is weather permitting and will be replaced with an indoor discussion if the weather is poor. This must be booked separately. Please see additional listing on our website. David Glover returns with a commemorative presentation in celebration of Square Chapel’s 250th year, going from the era of Titus Knight all the way to the 21st Century expansion. Please book tickets separately. Please see additional listing on our website. Tickets Square Chapel’s 250th Birthday Party Saturday 3rd December Join us in our Atrium bar to celebrate Square Chapel’s 250th Birthday Party. Live music will begin at 12pm and continue all day featuring some of our fantastic Friday Night Live performers. Culminating in live DJ sets from 8pm until close. Tickets are FREE but please book in advance. TICKETS 250 years of Square Chapel Celebration Concert Saturday 3rd December Square Chapel holds an inclusive evening of music in celebration of multiple anniversaries! Featuring local talents who have a special connection with Square Chapel making for an enjoyable, inclusive and accessible evening. Square Chapel have chosen to feature a line-up of local talents all of which have a special connection to the venue. Audiences can expect an evening rich in talent and diversity with a generous line-up. There will be 9 acts to entertain audiences throughout the evening, with a charming mix of musical styles, genres and culture with a nod to Jazz, melodies from Indian Classical music to pop, and metal. TICKETS This Week David Glover – FINE HALIFAX HOUSES FOR MEN, SMALL FLATS FOR WOMEN – AND ALMSHOUSES Wednesday 30th November A look at some houses just to the south of Halifax town centre, some now gone forever. David tells the stories of Holly Hall, Hope Hall, Clare Hall, The Shay and Well Head. Included is the alternative story of the Clare Road Flats for Women, opened in 1936, and the Nathaniel Waterhouse Homes, almshouses originally founded in1635, but moved in the 1850s, since rebuilt.. Tickets SHED – Northern Rascals Thursday 1st December SHED is Northern Rascals’ brand-new project that uses visual art, spoken word and performance to raise awareness of the issues young people face with their mental health. Performed by a small cast of dancers in a pop-up structure, SHED invites its audience to stand on the outside and look in. A chance to witness real-life experiences told in a series of shorts, the audience get a glimpse of the stories that make us – a portrait of love and loss and the essential humanity that resides in us all. Having received outstanding audience feedback to date and with the surging reputation of the company, this performance is highly recommended. Tickets Halifax Philharmonic Club Presents – Maxwell Quartet Friday 2nd December “Eloquent performers who bring the same sense of charisma and sense of adventure to their programming.” — New York Times The Maxwell Quartet is now firmly regarded as one of Britain’s finest young string quartets, with a strong connection to their folk music heritage and a commitment to bringing together wide-ranging projects and programmes to expand the string quartet repertoire. Tickets Tom McConville and Michael Biggins – BBC Musicians of the year Friday 2nd December Award winning fiddle player and singer Tom McConville will be he'll be heading to Square Chapel and will be joined by multi-instrumentalist, 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐁𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬, who became BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year for 2021! Together on Fiddle, Piano and vocals they are very special indeed. Audiences are treated to a night of virtuosic playing and singing combined with Tom's well-known humour and sense of fun. Tickets FILM Living (12A) 25 Nov - 01 Dec No Bears (12A) 26 Nov - 01 Dec The Oil Machine (PG) 26 Nov - 01 Dec Bones and All (18) 02 - 08 Dec Aftersun (12A) 02 - 08 Dec Good Night Oppy (U) 03 - 08 Dec The Cordillera of Dreams (12A) 03 - 08 Dec Just Added Orchestra of Square Chapel: New Year Viennese Gala Concert Sunday 8th January The perfect way to start your New Year! Following in the long tradition of New Year concerts given by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra of Square Chapel present waltzes, polkas and marches from the Strauss family and their contemporaries. Featuring arias from soprano Kathy Macaulay and conducted by Katherine Stonham. Welcome in 2023 with perfect acoustics with an intimate feel making Red Brick theatre a special place for any music-lover! Tickets I Spy with My Little Eye Sunday 19th February Molly and Bingo the puppy are having a birthday party and, best of all, you’re invited! There’ll be a terrific treasure hunt, all your favourite sing-along songs, including The Ants Go Marching, Hickory Dickory Dock and BINGO, and lots of fantastic games to play, including Molly’s favourite game, I Spy With My Little Eye! Tickets War of the Worlds Thursday 23rd February As seen on Next Up Comedy, BBC Radio 4 & BBC Radio 4 Extra. War of the Worlds… but not as you know it! A roaring hour of comedy, songs, DIY Props and a Martian. Retelling for the final time, the definitive version of War Of the Worlds. If you’re not on board from the title, I don’t know how this is blurb is going to convince you. Brought to you by award winning musical comedian seen on MTV UK, heard on BBC Radio 4, and Radio 4, Edy Hurst. “Burst with Comedic Joy” **** – The Skinny “One of the Greatest Hours of Comedy Ever Taken to the Fringe” – Blizzard Comedy British Comedy Guide Recommended Show 2022 Buxton Fringe Best Comedy Show Nominee 2022 Best Alternative Act North West Comedy Awards Nominee 2022 Tickets The Curious Adventures of Pinocchio Sunday 26th February One of the best loved classics for children comes to life… literally. ‘The Curious Adventures of Pinocchio’ is the title of Lyngo Theatre’s new show. Lyngo have adapted this epic tale into a unique retelling where the story leaps off the page and onto the stage. Crickets, cats, foxes and, of course, the world-famous puppet, will spring out of our collection of dusty, old, magic books, while Patrick Lynch from CBeebies pulls all the strings and turns all the pages to bring you the true story of Pinocchio, no lie. Who nose? He might even find his father and become a real boy. Tickets Children of the Revolution Thursday 2nd March Get ready for a theatrical romp through the 70s. An exciting smorgasbord of theatrical vignettes, a whistle-stop tour of your memories and of modern history. From Space Invaders to Star Wars, glam rock to punk, flares to safety pins, Wilson to Thatcher, Apollo to Skylab & The Shuttle, OPEC to queues at petrol stations. Multi-Award-winning Jonathan Brown plays, in lightning-fast succession, 65 distinct moments from the 70s, the people, the events, the musicians, the upheavals, the iconic junctures that shaped our world. Bathed in the soundscapes and music of the times, enhanced by the audience’s memories and imaginations, Jonathan takes you back into a world that was both revolutionary and challenging. Funny, poignant, moving. Tickets Mister Magnolia Sunday 5th March Mister Magnolia has many things, such as an old trumpet that goes rooty-toot, some fat owls, who are learning to hoot, a big purple dinosaur, who’s a magnificent brute, two sisters who play the flute, and even a swimming pool with chute! But he still only has one boot! Join Mister Magnolia on his wacky adventures. Filled with colourful characters, live music, puppetry and audience interaction! It’s a fun, family extravaganza, not to be missed! Tickets Empty Orchestra Thursday 9th March Three dancers perform their favourite karaoke hits. As each dancer takes their turn at the mic, the remaining two take to the space, becoming backing dancers, lip-syncing and encouraging each other into the spotlight. Through the revealing act of singing, Empty Orchestra creates a safe space to embrace both the wild, diva-like highs and deep, uncomfortable feelings of cringe inherent to karaoke. 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GET READY FOR A CRACKER OF A CHRISTMAS   The festive fun is getting underway at The Piece Hall with the opening of our Spiegeltent and Igloo Bar plus the start of late night shopping. Our dozens of independent stores have everything you need for underneath the tree, from unique gifts to festive tipples and sweet treats and will be open until 8pm every Thursday until Christmas from 1 December.     SLIDE INTO CHRISTMAS ON OUR GL-ICE RINK  Enjoy some classic winter fun on our skating rink. Open every day from 12noon. Continue your ice-y experience with a drink afterwards in our Igloo Bar.   BOOK SKATING NOW     SPIEGELTENT SHOWS Martin Kemp is opening our festive programme with a sold out show in the Spiegeltent this Thursday. There are still tickets available for a selection of other shows.   SEE FULL PROGRAMME   2 DEC - EEVAH After landing the ultimate hometown gig, opening for British music icons Duran Duran this summer Halifax’s very own alt-pop heroes EEVAH return for a Christmas special in the Spiegeltent.    BOOK NOW     6 DEC - SHOW ME LOVE A world class live band play all the club hits you know and love. Guaranteed to keep you dancing all night.   BOOK NOW   3 DEC - MARK THOMPSON'S SPECTACULAR SCIENCE SHOW Science like you have never seen it before with exploding elephant’s toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins and even howling jelly babies!   BOOK NOW     7 DEC - MICHAEL HEAD & THE RED ELASTIC BAND New and classic tracks from the much loved Liverpool-born singer-songwriter.    BOOK NOW

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What’s happening in Edinburgh in December 2022             Welcome to December in Edinburgh! Looking to stock up on tasty treats at festive markets, indulge in mouth-watering seasonal menus, have a fun-filled family day or simply take in the glittering lights illuminating the impressive city skyline? Edinburgh’s festive programme has something for all the family. From all of us at Forever Edinburgh, we wish you a happy and peaceful Christmas and New Year. We look forward to bringing you more news, updates and the essential low-down on what’s happening in Edinburgh in 2023.   Explore Edinburgh in December 🎄               What’s on in Edinburgh this month     For after-dark family adventures you’re spoilt for choice, with the sparkling trails at Christmas at the Botanics and Spectacle of Light illuminating the dark winter sky. Or see the magnificent Edinburgh Castle come alive with spectacular colours at Castle of Light: A Kingdom of Colours. Bring the magic of Christmas alive with Conifox’s Christmas Experience – the winter wonderland will be home to all your favourite Christmas characters, not to mention a magic forest, elf village and reindeer flying school, while at Inverleith Park, Santa and his helpers will be putting in an appearance at the ever-popular Edinburgh Christmas Charity Festival. On the theme of magic, the spellbinding MagicFest returns with a bumper programme of captivating shows and performances, including the popular Magic School. Sci-fi fans will not want to miss the National Museum of Scotland’s new exhibition, Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder which explores the science behind the global hit television series. While if it’s spirits of the whisky-kind that get your senses tingling, be sure to book your ticket now for Scotch Whisky Experience’s Distillers' Fair. (Image Credit: Colin Hattersley)   Book now 🌟               Festive Edinburgh     During the festive season Edinburgh becomes a sparkling winter wonderland. Whether you want to embrace all things traditional, or seek new ways of celebrating the holidays, there’s no shortage of things to do to keep all the family merry and bright. From festive afternoon tea, visiting a jolly man in red or welcoming in the New Year at a traditional ceilidh, our festive guide has some great suggestions. (Image Credit: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh)   Discover festive favourites 🎅               Win afternoon tea with Alexander McCall Smith     Calling all literary fans - fancy winning a prize package for two people to explore Edinburgh’s incredible literary heritage and enjoy an afternoon tea with world-famous author & local resident, Alexander McCall Smith - then be sure to enter our fantastic competition. Entries close on Friday 16 December.   Enter now 📚               Edinburgh’s cosiest bars     We can't deny it any more - winter is well on its way. It isn't all bad, though - while the days of basking in the sun are truly behind us for a few months at least, this is the perfect time to cosy up in one of the city's many warm and welcoming pubs. Here are just a few of our favourites.   Edinburgh’s cosy bars 🍻               Have a Great Day Out in Edinburgh     Did you know that this winter you can get discounted entry to some of Edinburgh's top attractions? Running until 31 March 2023 and in conjunction with participating attractions, VisitScotland’s new campaign, Great Days Out, offers discounted entry at some of the city’s most popular attractions, including Edinburgh Castle and Mercat Tours. (Image Credit: Johnnie Walker Princes Street)   Book now 🏰

 

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Ready for a "Savage Beauty"?     Ready for a "Savage Beauty"? That was the phrase used by wordsmith Oscar Wilde to describe Connemara on the Wild Atlantic Way. It's a bucket-list must!     Get cosy in these retreats Remote lighthouses, historic towers and grand estates – these five retreats on the island of Ireland are perfect for that much-needed escape from the busy world.   Are you ready for Belfast? An electric music scene, Titanic history and game-changing local restaurants – welcome to Belfast.     There are two cathedrals dedicated to St Patrick in Armagh city Patrick reputedly built a church in Armagh in 445AD, and it became the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland.   Join our Community Your opportunity to ask questions and share trip experiences. Let's be Social Follow us on Instagram for daily trip inspiration   Get social. Follow us. Explore Ireland> Trip Ideas> Things to do> Accommodation>

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News Programme Get involved About What's On Creative Directory Opportunities Resources   Topic update • Creative Kirklees   Mon, November 28th • Mon, December 5th Here’s your weekly update based on your interests. Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter.    Art & Exhibitions Lino Printed Xmas Cards - XMAS MONDAY MAKERS WORKSHOP  Mon, 28.11.2022 18:00 - 21:00  In this 3 hour workshop with Becca, you will design a piece of Lino, which you will Print in a variety of colours onto cards.  Click here to read more Macrame Decorations - XMAS TUESDAY TASTER WORKSHOP  Tue, 29.11.2022 18:00 - 20:00  Join Kim Searle and make your own beautiful Macrame Decorations for the tree, or to hang off of the fireplace or in your window.  Click here to read more Snowdogs Support Life, Kirklees Auction  Wed, 30.11.2022 18:45 - 22:45  All 31 large sculptures will go under the hammer in a bidding spectacular to raise money for The Kirkwood and find the sculptures their forever homes!  Click here to read more Christmas Art Market 2022  Sat, 3.12.2022 11:00 - 20:00  Globe Arts Christmas Art Market Sat 3rd December 2022  Click here to read more Drawing and Painting  Mon, 7.11.2022 10:00 - Mon, 5.12.2022 12:00  Our weekly Drawing and Painting day class will help all abilities develop a range of drawing and painting skills.  Click here to read more Printmaking for Beginners  Mon, 7.11.2022 18:30 - Mon, 5.12.2022 20:30  Becca will show you dry point etching for 3 weeks, and basic screen printing for 3 weeks, including a whole 2 hours on colour mixing!  Click here to read more View more by clicking  here    Art Markets & Craft Fairs Christmas Fair  Sat, 3.12.2022 10:00 - 16:00 +1  Christmas Craft Weekend with Santa  Click here to read more Winter Artisan & Makers Market curated by Fleur & Grey  Sat, 3.12.2022 11:00 - 16:00  An artisan market curated by Fleur & Grey with a beautiful selection of locally sourced independent businesses and artisans.  Click here to read more    Books & Literature Attic Stories - November 2022  Mon, 28.11.2022 19:30 - 21:30  Love words? Come along to the monthly night of words, shared spoken and sung, at the Lawrence Batley Theatre!  Click here to read more Playreading  Tue, 29.11.2022 11:00 - 12:00 +1  Fun, friendly and informal, our playreading group is open to all, whether you’d like to read for a character or simply listen and enjoy.  Click here to read more Storytime  Thu, 1.12.2022 10:30 - 11:30 +2  Join us at 10:30am every Thursday during term time for stories, songs and activities in collaboration with Kirklees Libraries.  Click here to read more Marsden Community Poetry Monthly Open Mic  Wed, 30.11.2022 19:30 - 21:30  The meetings will be held every second Wednesday of each month at Marsden Library, inside Mechanics Hall, Peel St, Marsden, Huddersfield HD7 6BW.  Click here to read more    Christmas Festive Lino Printing  Mon, 28.11.2022 18:00 - 20:00  Create your own lino printed cards!  Click here to read more Festive Crafts - Fresh Wreath Making  Thu, 1.12.2022 18:00 - 20:30  Celebrate the festive season by making your own bespoke wreath  Click here to read more Festive Fabric Gift Wrap  Fri, 2.12.2022 10:00 - 11:00 +8  Make your own fabric gift wrapping - an eco-friendly alternative to single-use disposable gift wrap.  Click here to read more Jack and the Beanstalk  Fri, 2.12.2022 10:00 - 12:00 +42  Fee-fi-fo-fum, we smell a giant panto for winter 2022!  Click here to read more Simply Santa  Fri, 2.12.2022 11:00 - 13:00 +14  Enjoy a thrilling steam train ride to Shelley North Pole to meet Father Christmas, with many more activities and treats along the way.  Click here to read more Festive Wreath Making @ Bagshaw Museum  Fri, 2.12.2022 12:00 - 14:30  Festive Wreath Making @ Bagshaw Museum  Click here to read more View more by clicking  here  Festivals & Carnivals Growing Colour Together Community Briefing in Dewsbury  Mon, 28.11.2022 14:00 - 17:00  Come and find out about what’s happening for WOVEN23, and how you and your community can get involved with Growing Colour Together.  Click here to read more  Music The Orchestra of Opera North: Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony  Thu, 1.12.2022 19:30 - 21:30  This programme brings Opera North debuts from extraordinary young pianist Isata Kanneh- Mason, and Italian conductor Valentina Peleggi.  Click here to read more Meltwater  Fri, 2.12.2022 19:30 - 21:30  The MELTWATER performance is the culmination of Manasamitra’s ‘Terrarium’ project, which worked with local communities in the UK, India, Indonesia and  Click here to read more Leo Popplewell (cello) and Antonina Suhanova (piano)  Mon, 5.12.2022 19:30 - 21:30  Huddersfield Music Society proudly present a concert of music performed by cellist Leo Popplewell and pianist Antonina Suhanova.  Click here to read more Amazing Acapella Holmifrth  Fri, 2.12.2022 10:00 - 12:00  Open to all acapella harmony singing group singing songs from different folk traditions around the world, popular classics & original songs  Click here to read more Rhythm Time Classes for Under 5's in Huddersfield and Halifax  Mon, 28.11.2022 10:00 - 10:30 +17  You can enjoy our AWARD-WINNING, fun, friendly and developmental music classes for under 5's in Huddersfield and Halifax!  Click here to read more    Online events WOW Wednesdays Small Business Accountability Membership  Wed, 30.11.2022 09:30 - 11:30 +1  A friendly, supportive and nurturing local accountability group for creative entrepreneurs and small businesses to help you reach your goals  Click here to read more    Workshops & Courses Evening Taster: Drypoint  Thu, 1.12.2022 18:00 - 21:00  Come and get your hands inky and your creativity flowing in this taster session workshop which will introduce you to the technique of drypoint!  Click here to read more Screen-print your own Christmas Cards & Tags  Sat, 3.12.2022 11:00 - 15:00  Learn how to screen-print and create your own unique cards and festive gift tags to send to friends and family this Christmas.  Click here to read more Christmas Wreath Making - Sat 03 Dec 2022  Sat, 3.12.2022 12:00 - 14:30  Williow Wreath making from scratch.  Click here to read more Beginners Ceramics with David Preston  Tue, 8.11.2022 13:00 - Tue, 13.12.2022 15:00  Learn the basics of ceramics in this new 5 week course, led by the fantastic local ceramicist, David Preston!  Click here to read more Life Drawing Advanced - Tuesday Evening  Tue, 8.11.2022 18:30 - Tue, 13.12.2022 20:30  Our Tuesday evening Advanced Life Drawing class is a weekly class aimed at those with experience looking to hone their life drawing skills further.  Click here to read more Learn to Draw  Wed, 9.11.2022 10:00 - Wed, 14.12.2022 12:00  Join us for a class dedicated to all things drawing, you will learn the techniques using a variety of mediums.  Click here to read more View more by clicking  here   Creative Kirklees © 2022 All Rights Reserved Creative Development Team PO Box 1720 HUDDERSFIELD HD1 9EL arts.creativity@kirklees.gov.uk Visit Us Privacy Policy Terms

What's on in December Here's our latest updates and a glimpse of what's happening in the Kent Downs AONB next month. In December we're excited about the launch of the North Downs Way Riders' Route, wrapping up autumn in the Downs with your incredible photos, and starting to feel festive with all the Christmas-themed events and experiences going on, including winter walks and creating your own foraged wreath.     News from the Kent Downs     Introducing the North Downs Way Riders' Route     The North Downs Way is now explorable on two wheels or four legs, thanks to the creation of a new Riders’ Route itinerary. Our famous national trail through has undergone enhancement works in the past year to make it more accessible for both keen and amateur cyclists and our equine friends.  The linear Riders' Route follows the North Downs Way through the lush countryside, rolling hills and leafy lanes of the Kent Downs and Surrey Hills AONBs offering incredible views 365 days a year. It features challenging sections for those who like big hills, and plenty of flat paths for laid-back outings by bike or on horse back. It can also be broken up into manageable chunks for a shorter breaks and family days out. Quiet and almost traffic free, the North Downs Way Riders' Route is easy to follow, family friendly and – above all – absolutely beautiful.   Discover the Riders' Route itinerary       The Frenchie Mummy goes #UpTheKentDowns This month we welcomed blogger The Frenchie Mummy to try a selection of the family experiences on offer in the Kent Downs AONB.  Find out what The Frenchie Mummy got up to in her latest blog post.    Read The Frenchie Mummy's blog     We want to hear from you! We want to keep improving our communications and we would really appreciate your feedback on our monthly newsletter. Tell us what you think below.     How would you rate the monthly newsletter from the Kent Downs AONB?  lowest 1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10    highest   Which topic would you most like to hear more about?  Places to visit Projects and landscape preservation work Events Cross-Channel UNESCO Global Geopark The content is just right     Celebrating autumn in the Downs We've loved seeing your snaps from out and about in the Kent Downs this autumn. Here's a few of our favourites!       Thanks to @doc_gnome, @mikes.photos.online, @ijclarkphoto, and @fungionthedowns for sharing these images with us.   If you'd like to share your winter images with us, simply tag us @kent_downs_aonb in your photos on Instagram.       Events in the Kent Downs There's lots going on in the Downs during December, here's a selection of upcoming events we think you'll love.    Foraged Wreath Making Workshop at Westwell Wine Estates 3rd, 10th & 17th December 1pm - 3pm Winter Fair with the Darent Valley Landscape Partnership Shoreham Woods 4th December, 12pm   The Three Peaks of Folkestone Downs with White Cliffs Community Rail Partnership 10th December, 10:30am-2:30pm Christmas Dinner and Guided Walk at Lullingstone Country Park 6th, 7th, 8th & 13th, 14th 15th  December 10:30am - 2:30pm     See all events     Experiences in the Kent Downs Discover unique experiences with local experts, offering an authentic and immersive insight into the nature and heritage of the Kent Downs.   This Art of Mine Thurnham, Maidstone Experience the joy of working with clay in the calm and inspiring surroundings of the Kent countryside with This Art of Mine.  Upcoming workshops include bauble painting, festive ceramic decoration, winter landscape drawing and crystal glazing.     Find out more     Share Tweet Forward       Copyright © 2022 Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Penstock Barn West Canterbury Road, East Brabourne Ashford, Kent TN25 5LL United Kingdom

Imagine Children's Festival makes its return.       Winter Festival, UNTIL SUN 8 JAN FIND OUT MORE   Shine on The wait is over – Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol opens this week and we can't wait to hear what you think about it. In fact, there's seasonal sparkle everywhere you look – including carol singalongs, festive classical music and our free Winter Light exhibition. And there's more. For those seeking culinary inspiration, we have a subscribers-only discount for our talk with Yotam Ottolenghi and Noor Murad. And families, take note – Imagine Children's Festival is back in February, and you can book tickets now.   Imagination nation     Imagine Children's Festival WED 8 – SAT 18 FEB Imagine Children’s Festival returns in February with over 160 events, jam-packed into 11 days – including highlights like YolanDa's Band Jam and Tales from Acorn Wood. What's more, over 50% of the festival is completely free. Imagine Children's Festival is a Relaxed festival   find out more →   Fresh cuts     Concrete Lates x Outlook Orchestra: Fabio & Grooverider SAT 21 JAN     Inside Beethoven at Printworks THU 23 MAR   see what's on →     ART & EXHIBITIONS   Strange Clay: Relaxed Hours WED 7 DEC Our Relaxed Hours are a time to visit Strange Clay: Ceramics in Contemporary Art for anyone requiring a calmer, more relaxed environment. Installation view of Takuro Kuwata, Strange Clay: Ceramics in Contemporary Art at the Hayward Gallery. Photo: Mark Blower. Courtesy the Hayward Gallery.   BLOG       5 ways in which ceramics can improve your mental health Within the last few years interest in ceramics has increased massively. We look at how this medium can actually make you feel more relaxed and grounded. Installation view of Betty Woodman, Strange Clay: Ceramics in Contemporary Art at the Hayward Gallery.   read now →     TALKS & DEBATES   Yotam Ottolenghi & Noor Murad: An Extra Good Night WED 7 DEC Spend a delicious evening with Yotam Ottolenghi and Noor Murad, the team behind the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen. Get £10 off tickets using code TENOFF* This event is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL) and Speech-to-Text transcribed (STT) *Excludes combined book and ticket seats.   Jolly Dolly     Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol THU 8 DEC – SUN 8 JAN This Christmas, Dickens’ tale gets a Tennessee twist in an all-new musical with a soundtrack written by the Queen of Country herself. BSL-interpreted performance: Thu 15 Dec, 7.30pm Audio Description & Touch Tour available: Thu 22 Dec, 7.30pm   book now →     CLASSICAL MUSIC   Matthias Goerne & Víkingur Ólafsson FRI 9 DEC Together with Resident Artist Víkingur Ólafsson on piano, Matthias Goerne’s dark, mellow baritone enraptures in the Austro-German songs he loves with works by Schubert, Schumann and Brahms.   BLOG       Who is the composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor? A hugely popular composer at the turn of the 20th century whose work gradually faded from view over the next hundred years. Thankfully, this influential figure in British music has begun to enjoy something of a renaissance in recent years. But who is he, and why is he so significant?    read more →   Spirit of the season     Christmas at the Movies SUN 4 DEC     Handel's Messiah SUN 4 DEC     A Dickensian Christmas SAT 10 DEC     Christmas Carol Singalong SAT 10 DEC     Christmas with the Philharmonia Cellos SUN 11 DEC | FREE   more Winter Festival →   BLOG       Festive things to do at the Southbank Centre this winter At the Southbank Centre we’re gearing up for the holidays with our own set of crackers. This December, join us for a host of festive entertainment, including shows, music, enchanting exhibitions and the obligatory cup of something mulled.   read now →   COMING UP   New Year's Eve Spectacular SAT 31 DEC Party through the decades in one unforgettable night, with a front-row seat to London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks. Join us for a boogie and a glass of fizz, or treat yourself to a five-course meal with dining tickets.     COMING UP   Eric Lu: Chopin, Mozart, Schubert SUN 15 JAN Eric Lu sets Mozart alongside melancholic Schubert and crystalline Chopin for a concert of piano giants.       SHOP   Hung up Whether you like your baubles edible, elegant or downright adorable, we’ve got just the thing. Choose a few to adorn your own home, or give the gift of all-out razzle-dazzle.   FROM OUR FRIENDS   Christmas films at BFI Southbank Enjoy a selection of classic festive titles this December – from It’s A Wonderful Life to Elf there is something for the whole family. To enjoy 2 tickets for 1 simply quote XMAS241 when booking.     WHAT'S ON      VISIT      MEMBERSHIP & SUPPORT   Thanks for reading. We hope you enjoyed your specially selected highlights. 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View this email in your browser   DECEMBER 2022 EVENTS IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS... 🎄      FRIDAY 2ND - SATURDAY 31ST DECEMBER       SPECIAL EVENTS   STREET FOOD   NOMADIC PIZZA SATURDAY 10TH - SUNDAY 11TH DECEMBER FOOD SERVICE TIMES Sat 10th | 12pm - 7pm Sun 11th | 12pm - 5pm STACKED BURGER CO. FRIDAY 16TH - SUNDAY 18TH DECEMBER FOOD SERVICE TIMES Fri 16th | 4pm - 9pm Sat 17th | 12pm - 9pm Sun 18th | 12pm - 5pm       CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON Join us on Sunday 18th December at Ossett Brewery Taproom for Christmas festivities from 12pm - 5pm. Free Entry | Family Friendly | Four legged friends welcome         NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY Celebrate the New Year with us in the heart of the brewery! No need to book | Free Entry Please note: Under 18s are welcome in the Taproom until 9pm.         CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES TAPROOM Friday 2nd | 4pm - 9pm Saturday 3rd | 12pm - 5pm* Closed early due to a private function Sunday 4th | 12pm - 5pm Friday 9th | 4pm - 9pm Saturday 10th | 12pm - 9pm Sunday 11th | 12pm - 5pm Friday 16th | 4pm - 9pm Saturday 17th | 12pm - 9pm Sunday 18th | 12pm - 5pm Friday 23rd | 4pm - 9pm Christmas Eve | Saturday 24th | 12pm - 4pm (no live music) Christmas Day | Sunday 25th | Closed Friday 30th | 4pm - 9pm New Year's Eve | Saturday 31st | 12pm - 1am New Year's Day | Sunday 1st January | Closed SHOP Monday 5th - Thursday 8th | 11am - 4pm Friday 9th | 11am - 9pm Saturday 10th | 10am - 9pm Sunday 11th | 12pm - 5pm Monday 12th - Thursday 15th | 11am - 4pm Friday 16th | 11am - 9pm Saturday 17th | 10am - 9pm Sunday 18th | 12pm - 5pm Monday 19th - Tuesday 20th | 11am - 4pm Wednesday 21st - Thursday 22nd | 11am - 7pm Friday 23rd | 11am - 9pm Christmas Eve | Saturday 24th | 10am - 4pm Christmas Day | Sunday 25th | Closed Day Monday 26th - Tuesday 27th | Closed Wednesday 28th - Thursday 29th | 11am - 4pm Friday 30th | 11am - 9pm New Year's Eve | Saturday 31st | 10am - 1am New Year's Day | Sunday 1st January | Closed Please note the Brewery Shop will be back open on Wednesday 4th January at 11am WHERE TO FIND US: 📍 Ossett Brewery, Kings Yard, Low Mill Road, Ossett, WF5 8ND     Copyright © 2022 Ossett Brewery, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Ossett Brewery Kings Yard Ossett Ossett, England WF5 8ND United Kingdom

Book now for Miriam Margolyes, Keith Brymer Jones & Adam Frost One of Britain’s favourite (and naughtiest) national treasures, Miriam Margolyes, returns to the stage next autumn for her biggest tour ever to mark the launch of her next book, Oh Miriam!  The Great Pottery Throw Down judge Keith Brymer Jones is also hitting the road with a live show that celebrates life, clay and everything. Following a successful 2022 tour, award-winning British garden designer Adam Frost will share advice and amusing stories from a lifetime in the garden. Our latest Fane Online events feature Bake Off star Freya Cox and bestselling novelist Alexander McCall Smith. In the next few days, don't miss our streams with West End star Carrie Hope Fletcher and TED speaker Nova Reid.

 

Miriam Margolyes 16 Sep - 31 Oct | Live & Streaming The legendary Miriam Margolyes is heading back out on the road to celebrate her new book, Oh Miriam! With a cast list stretching from Scorsese to Streisand, the evening promises to be full of jaw-dropping anecdotes, uncanny impersonations and recreated moments from Miriam's celebrated acting career.	Keith Brymer Jones 20 May - 30 Jun | Live & Streaming Spend an uplifting evening with The Great Pottery Throw Down judge in conversation with his wife, actor Marj Hogarth, as he shares stories of life in front of and behind the potter’s wheel. What's more, Keith will give an exclusive on-stage demonstration and share top tips about working with clay.
Adam Frost 16 Sep - 31 Oct | Live Get your gardening gloves on... Following a successful 2022 tour, the award-winning British garden designer and Gardeners’ World presenter is heading back out on the road. Spend an evening in his company as he shares advice and amusing stories, with visual accompaniment, from a lifetime in the garden.	Freya Cox & Felicity Cloake 11 Jan, 6:30pm | Streaming Vegan baking needn't be difficult or boring - it can be simple and delicious! Freya's latest book is filled with well-loved bakes to ensure that anyone can enjoy a vegan lifestyle without compromise. This event is perfect for those participating in Veganuary while still hoping to enjoy all of their favourite treats.

 

Quentin Tarantino: Cinema Speculation 25-26 Mar, 7:30pm | Live at The London Palladium Don't miss your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the Academy Award-winner live to celebrate his non-fiction debut, Cinema Speculation. Live in conversation, Tarantino will delve into a fascinating discussion centred around key American films from the 1970s, all of which he first saw as a young moviegoer. With his vibrant imagination and dedication to richly layered storytelling, Tarantino offers a rare perspective about cinema possible only from one of the greatest practitioners of the artform ever. He will also treat the audience to a live reading of an excerpt from his new book.  All tickets include a copy of Cinema Speculation (RRP £25).

Alexander McCall Smith 14 Dec, 6:30pm | Streaming Join the bestselling novelist in conversation with Fiona Lindsay to discuss his new books: A Song of Comfortable Chairs, the latest novel in his much-loved series The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, and The Enigma of Garlic, the newest instalment of the witty 44 Scotland Street series.

Nova Reid - last chance 4 Dec, 6:30pm | Streaming Join the thought leader, TED Speaker, author and producer for a wide-ranging discussion that will touch on Nova’s pioneering work, overcoming shame and collective healing, the erasure of Black women throughout history, and why self-love is a revolutionary act.

 

Carrie Hope Fletcher 6 Dec, 6:30pm | Streaming If you knew how your love story ends, would you dare to begin? Join the actress, singer and best-selling author to celebrate her novel, With This Kiss. In conversation, Carrie will discuss her enchanting new book. The first 200 customers to buy a book-and-stream ticket will receive a SIGNED copy of With This Kiss.

Jay Rayner Sextet 16 Mar - 24 May | Live The restaurant critic and undoubtedly the best jazz pianist in Britain of all the judges on MasterChef, leads an ensemble of top flight musicians through a night of the very best of song-writing and jazz. Get your 80s on with the Jay Rayner Sextet: a show full of great music, killer stories and often quite inappropriate laughter.

Gift the best books of the year with LoveMyRead Order by 15 December for pre-Christmas delivery Discover a variety of gifts for bookworms of all persuasions, from special boxes curated by Stanley Tucci and Jay Rayner, to book bundles chosen by Dolly Alderton, Paterson Joseph and Taylor Jenkins-Reid.  We also have 3, 6 and 12-month gift subscriptions for adults and children, as well  as signed copies of this year's best reads across genres - from Lenny Henry's Rising to the Surface to Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw's Black Holes.

 

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