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

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'Big, bright and colourful' ★★★★ — The Stage       'It works beautifully… proves opera can be for everyone' ★★★★ — The Stage Don't miss the chance to journey into the forest and experience the 'inspirational magic' (The Arts Desk) of Janáček's enchanting fairy tale, The Cunning Little Vixen. You'll meet our crafty protagonist Vixen Sharp-Ears, watch a dancing dragonfly and witness a rebellion in the chicken coop...   Keep scrolling to discover our brand-new trailer and find out what the audience thought to this 'comedically captivating' ★★★★ (Bachtrack) production.               What the audience thought...   'Transcendent, magical stuff. I was in tears at the close...' — @GrahamRickson 'Another Opera North triumph' — @AndrewMartlew   'The music, the costumes, the production... all extraordinary' — @joelvmills       Need more reasons to book?   From the fascinating array of characters to its reminder to live in the moment, here are our top FIVE reasons why you should make The Cunning Little Vixen your next opera...     You may also like...   Celebrate Valentine's Day at Kino   Are you in the mood for romance? With a delicious sharing menu including roasted & stuffed aubergines, lamb arayes and house-made pappardelle, Kino is the perfect place to celebrate with that special someone on Tue 14.     Opera North Ltd.  Howard Opera Centre 8 Harrison Street Leeds LS1 6PA Box Office: 0113 223 3600 Registered Charity No. 511726 © Opera North 2023

Bite-sized opera for you and the family!       Do you and your family love music? Or are you looking to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of opera? Alongside our mainstage production of Janáček's sparkling The Cunning Little Vixen, we're bringing a special, interactive version of the show to venues across the North. Experience the magic of music and storytelling, whatever your age!   Want a taste of the fun from the comfort of your home? Take a look at our special Musical Fox activity, which will introduce you to the natural world of the show before you come along!     Little Listeners: Mini Vixen 4 Feb - 26 Mar, on tour   Based on the story of The Cunning Little Vixen, our bitesize Mini Vixen brings together a cast of professional opera singers and musicians to retell the classic story for younger audiences in an interactive environment. Coming to the Howard Assembly Room on Fri 17 Feb, or available on tour.       Family Festival Fri 17 Feb, times vary Locations vary   If you're heading to the Howard Assembly Room to catch Mini Vixen there, why not stick around and enjoy a selection of fun activities as well? There's everything from crafty mask-making, to family singing sessions, and interactive movement workshops. Something for everyone!     Little ONes: The Cunning Little Vixen 10 - 31 Mar, times vary Howard Opera Centre   Explore the magical forests of The Cunning Little Vixen with your little ones in these weekly workshops. Expect a whole range of singing, dancing, craft and storytelling, all focused around the wonderous characters and settings of this enchanting show! Suitable for children aged 18 months - 4 years.          Opera North Ltd.  Howard Opera Centre 8 Harrison Street Leeds LS1 6PA Box Office: 0113 223 3600 Registered Charity No. 511726 © Opera North 2023

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Whether you grab your pals, gals or partners, love is most certainly in the air this month and there are so many ways for you to celebrate your favourite people!   The way to the heart is through the stomach and this button!   Leeds, are you hungry?  Eat Leeds Restaurant Week is happening this month! Running from Monday 20th - Sunday 26th February, there will be a huge selection of discounted menus ranging from £5-£25 at all your favourite Leeds spots. You can dine out at an old fave or head out and try something new, but whatever you choose, by the end of the week you certainly won't be hungry!   Vouchers are now live and you can browse all of the available offers and menus by clicking here!     Half Term Restaurant Spotlight… Issho Kids Sushi Masterclass Led by talented Senior Sous Chef Ishy, let your little ones' creativity burst as your little chefs have the chance to play Sushi Chef for the day, wearing aprons and bandanas and rolling with the best. Following their creative session, why not take advantage of their ‘Kids Eat Free’ offer, and  dine in the restaurant (don't worry Issho will do the cooking!).   Issho   Banyan Kids eat free This February half-term, dine at Banyan and your little ones can eat for free when you purchase an adult meal. Perfect for when you want to head out as a family for lunch in Leeds or for an evening you don't want to spend cooking. The children's menu offers a tasty variety of dishes packed with fruit and veggies.    Banyan Revolucion de Cuba Kids eat for £1 Have a Cuban fiesta this half term with Revs de Cuba! For every adult main meal purchased, your little ones can eat for £1. From chicken or vegetable quesadillas, to meatballs, to solo chicken, there's plenty for your kids to choose from and a great half term treat sure to get everyone excited.      Revolucion de Cuba   Gusto Make your own pizza Your little ones can take over the chef role this half term with Gusto's kids menu giving you the option to make your own pizza! Your sourdough pizza base comes with fresh tomato sauce on the top and a choice of 3 toppings. Once you've added your toppings and arranged them just how you'd like, hand the pizza back to the kitchen to cook!   Gusto Feeling inspired? Find out more about Leeds restaurants!   Want to keep up to date with all the Eat Leeds information? Make sure you follow us on our socials as we post about current foodie news, deals and offers, as well as exciting Eat Leeds events!         Copyright © 2023 Eat Leeds, All rights reserved. Eat Leeds promotes restaurants, pubs and bars in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Our mailing address is: Eat Leeds Unit 9 Acorn Business Park Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 6UF United Kingdom Eat Leeds · Unit 9 Acorn Business Park Leeds, · Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 6UF · United Kingdom   INDIs Film Festival 2023 | Upcoming LIFF Presents screenings | February Criterion Competition | The latest events and new releases across Leeds and Yorkshire.   INDIs Film Festival 2023     Still from Cherry (Saturday 25 February)   There is less than two weeks to go until the start of the INDIs Film Festival 2023! The INDIs is dedicated to bringing film lovers together in the world of independent cinema and encouraging fresh new film talent.  Watch handpicked films and shorts from around the world with unique stories you won't find anywhere else. Learn directly from working filmmakers and creators in our masterclasses and meet future collaborators at our social events. This year's special events include the interactive film experience The Gallery and in-person watch parties for cult shows Don't Hug Me I'm Scared and Big Boys.  22-26 February at the Pyramid Theatre, Leeds University Union. All tickets £5.   See the full programme for INDIS Film Festival 2023   LIFF PRESENTS: WHATS ON   LIFF PRESENTS WITH LEEDS QUEER FILM FESTIVAL: JOYLAND   Wednesday 15 February  /  Vue in the Light   An audience favourite at LIFF 2022 and presented in an extra preview with Leeds Queer Film Festival, Saim Sadiq’s dazzling debut feature is a bittersweet tale of repressed desire and the quest for individual freedom. When Haider secretly becomes a backing dancer for an erotic dance cabaret and falls for glamourous trans starlet Biba, family ties begin to strain. Joyland is released in UK cinemas on 24 February.   Book Tickets for Joyland Still from Joyland     LIFF PRESENTS: BROKER + RECORDED Q&A WITH HIROKAZU KORE-EDA   Tuesday 21 February  /  Vue in the Light   Like Joyland, Broker was an audience favourite at LIFF 2022, and we had many requests for a repeat. Not only are we screening Broker again, but our preview also includes a specially recorded Q&A with director Hirokazu Kore-eda. The heartwarming, funny and moving film follows two brokers who sell orphaned infants to affluent couples who can't have children of their own. Broker is released in UK cinemas on 24 February.   Book Tickets for Broker     LIFF PRESENTS: GETTING IT BACK - THE STORY OF CYMANDE   Wednesday 22 February  /  Vue in the Light   An essential new music documentary about the band Cymande, one of the truly great bands of the ‘70s and unsung heroes of Black British music, combining influences from funk, soul, and jazz to unique effect. Disbanding after only three albums, they were largely forgotten, only to be rediscovered by a hugely enthusiastic new audience in the hip hop generation. The film movingly documents their triumphant return.   Book Tickets for Getting it Back - The Story of Cymande Photo of the band Cymande     LIFF PRESENTS: ANGRY ANNIE   Wednesday 1 March  /  Vue in the Light   Still from Angry Annie Screening as part of Women’s History Month in March, Blandine Lenoir’s Angry Annie is a vivid period piece set in the French countryside in 1974, and a warm and inspiring film about female solidarity. The film features a superb and empathetic central performance by Laure Calamy (Call My Agent!) as Annie, a working mother of two teenagers who, after accidentally becoming pregnant, joins a movement to legalise abortions.   Book Tickets for Angry Annie   OTHER Films & EVENTS   HYDE PARK PICTURE HOUSE - WINGS OF DESIRE   Tuesday 14 February / City Varieties Music Hall   Still from Wings of Desire Hyde Park Picture House presents the classic 1987 romance film, Wings of Desire. Damiel is an angel perched high above Berlin, who can hear the thoughts, fears, hopes and dreams of all the people living below. Unexpectedly, he falls in love with lonely trapeze artist named Marion and starts to desire a life in the physical world. Made within two years before the fall of the Berlin wall, this stunning tapestry of sounds and images, shot in black and white and colour by the legendary Henri Alekan, is pure movie poetry and a perfectly wistful film to enjoy on Valentine’s Day.   Book Tickets for Wings of Desire     PRIDE   Wednesday 22 February / Pictureville Cinema   Pictureville Cinema at the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford is showing Pride from 2014 to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month. A heart-warming retelling of inspiring true events during the 1984 miners' strike, the story follows a group of London gay and lesbian activists who band together to support the miners. Starring Bill Nighy, Andrew Scott and Imelda Staunton, Pride won a BAFTA for the best British debut feature for filmmaker Matthew Warchus.   Book Tickets for Pride Still from Pride     FILMS AT HOWARD ASSEMBLY ROOM   Saturday 11 February / Friday 24 February   Still from I Am Not A Witch A popular venue at LIFF 2022, Howard Assembly Room is showing two films this month. On 11 February you can see the classic 1957 Hollywood romance An Affair to Remember starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr. On 24 February you can see I Am Not a Witch, a BAFTA-winning and strikingly original debut by Zambian-born director Rungano Nyoni. 8-year old orphan Shula is denounced as a witch and exiled to a witch camp run by a corrupt government official. I Am Not a Witch masterfully combines deadpan comedy, tragedy, and vivid visuals.   Find out more about Howard Assembly Room films     LEEDS QUEER FILM FESTIVAL: PROGRAMME LAUNCH   Thursday 23 February / CLAY Leeds   Join Leeds Queer Film Festival for the reveal of the full line-up for their upcoming festival which takes place 23 - 26 March. You can pick up your free copy of the festival programme at the event and watch trailers for some of the chosen films before a screening of Monsoon, a UK drama in which a man returns to Vietnam for the first time since fleeing the American-Vietnam war with his family as a child.   Find out more about LQFF Launch Night Still from Monsoon   NEW RELEASES   EO   Now on release   EO is being released in cinemas across Yorkshire after our LIFF Presents preview screening. Winner of the Cannes Jury Prize, Jerzy Skolimowski's latest film is a strikingly beautiful and mesmerising vision of modern Europe seen through the eyes of a donkey. Nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards. The film is showing at City Screen Picture House York from 10 Feb, Pictureville Cinema Bradford from 17 Feb, Hebden Bridge Picture House from 19 Feb and Ilkley Cinema from 24 Feb.  Still from EO     BLUE JEAN   Released Friday 10 February   Still from Blue Jean LIFF 2022 favourite Blue Jean is getting its UK release and will be showing at Vue in The Light, Everyman Leeds, Everyman Harrogate, Everyman York and Pictureville Cinema in Bradford (from 17 Feb). Georgia Oakley’s BAFTA nominated debut follows Jean, a closeted PE teacher in 1988 who's forced to hide her sexuality in the face of a new law which stigmatizes homosexuality. But when a student threatens to reveal that secret, Jean is pushed to the brink in order to keep her secrets hidden in this tense drama set against the background of Thatcher's Britain.      WOMEN TALKING   Released Friday 10 February   The women of an isolated religious colony come together for the first time to discuss what the future might hold after a shocking secret is revealed about the male members of the colony. Writer/director Sarah Polley's acclaimed new film is based on the book by Miriam Toews and has been nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 95th Academy Awards. It will be showing at City Screen Picturehouse York from its release on 10 February and from at the Hebden Bridge Picture House from 24 February. Ilkley cinema will be screening the film from 3 March with tickets available to prebook from 22 Feb.  Still from Women Talking     ENYS MEN   Now on release   Still from Enys Men There's still time to see Mark Jenkin's eerie Cornish psychodrama shot on 16mm film, Enys Men. A volunteer wildlife researcher working on an uninhabited island off the coast of Cornwall in 1973 begins to lose her grip on reality and is gradually dragged deeper into the terror of the island. Soon the lines between what is real and what is a nightmare begin to blur under the weight of her isolation. Enys Men will be showing at Pictureville Cinema in Bradford from 10 February.   Book Tickets for Enys Men   COMPETITIONS   THE CRITERION COLLECTION COMPETITION   Our exclusive monthly competition gives you the chance to win one of two bundles of the latest Blu-rays from The Criterion Collection. This month's titles include Imitation of Life and Vivre sa Vie. To enter, answer the following question: Before Jean Luc-Goddard became a filmmaker, he worked as a critic for which influential French film magazine? Email answers to leeds.film@leeds.gov.uk by Tuesday 28 February 2023, 11:59pm.   Find out more about the Criterion Collection Competition           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.

Music from Manchester Collective, cellist Abel Selaocoe, pianist Boris Giltburg and a brand new string quartet series.       Step into a dreamlike world of dark forests, folk tales and redemption this weekend with sought after chamber ensemble Manchester Collective. The musicians present Bag of Bones - a world premiere at Slung Low's brand new venue, The Warehouse In Holbeck. Later this month we welcome multi-prize-winning pianist Boris Giltburg who explores the works of Maurice Ravel, Sergei Prokofiev and Frederic Chopin, and cellist Abel Selaocoe with Chesaba - the sensational trio founded in 2016, for genre-defying improvisations and celebratory musical fusion.  We're also thrilled to announce the return of our String Quartet Residency for the first time since 2019. The Leonkoro Quartet swept the board at last year's Wigmore Hall String Quartet Competition, winning first prize and nine of the twelve special prizes on offer. We're delighted to welcome them as our Quartet in Residence for the next three years, and hope you'll enjoy getting to know them as much as we have.  See you at a concert soon,  Leeds International Concert Season   VIEW ALL EVENTS   Manchester Collective: Bag of Bones A heady brew of dark Central European folklore and romantic song cycles with a pinch of jazz. Bag of Bones is a deeply personal piece of musical theatre by multi-instrumentalist Alice Zawadzki for Manchester Collective. Alice leads an unlikely ensemble of keys, accordion and strings, as she grapples with the cultural history and inherited stories from her Polish roots. This is new music at its most thrilling and cathartic.  Sat 11 February, 7.30pm The Warehouse In Holbeck   PAY WHAT YOU DECIDE   Boris Giltburg Described as “one of the most fully-rounded pianists of today”, Israeli pianist Boris Giltburg enjoys a career that has taken him to all the great musical centres of the world. In this programme he contrasts the deep poetry and romanticism of Chopin’s Ballades with Prokofiev’s colourful suite from his ballet Romeo and Juliet and the brilliantly impressionistic Gaspard de la Nuit by Ravel. Sun 12 February, 7.30pm The Venue, Leeds Conservatoire   BOOK BORIS GILTBURG   Chesaba South African cellist Abel Selaocoe is one of the outstanding artists of our time, a true virtuoso who moves seamlessly across a plethora of genres and styles, redefining the parameters of the cello. His music-making highlights the links between Western and non-Western musical traditions, and here he's joined by Chesaba, the electrifying trio of African celebration, as they explore music influenced by classical, jazz and African traditions. Tue 28 February, 7.30pm The Venue, Leeds Conservatoire   BOOK CHESABA   Free lunchtime music     Lunchtime Organ Music This month's organ recitals include the ever popular Alan Horsey with a programme of English and German music (13 Feb), City Organist Darius Battiwalla's request programme featuring music by Alexandre Guilmant, Basil Harwood, and Arthur Sullivan (20 Feb), and Leeds Minster Organist Alex Woodrow (pictured) with music by Joseph Jongen, JS Bach, Felix Mendelssohn, and Hubert Parry (27 Feb). Free admission Mondays at 1.15pm Leeds Cathedral   MORE INFO   Lunchtime Chamber Music Amber Emson (pictured) and Alison Rhind perform duos for violin and piano by Clara Schumann, Johannes Brahms, George Enescu, and Lili Boulanger (15 Feb) as a relaxed performance (RP). RPs are open to all and are designed to welcome people with an autistic spectrum condition, learning disability, dementia or sensory and communication disorder. The Opera North String Quartet performs music by Joseph Hayden and Felix Mendelssohn with guest lead violin, Katie Stillman (22 Feb). Free admission Wednesdays at 1.05pm The Venue, Leeds Conservatoire   MORE INFO   Subscribe and save 20%   Leonkoro Quartet: Quartet in Residence Having partnered with the triennial Wigmore Hall String Quartet Competition to award a prize winner at the competition our residency for three years, we're delighted to introduce the Leonkoro Quartet as our brand new Quartet in Residence.  Booking is now open for new subscribers - book all three concerts and save 20%. General booking opens on 15 February, view all concerts online. Tue 18 April, 23 May & 20 June, 7.30pm The Venue, Leeds Conservatoire   SUBSCRIBE NOW   From our friends   Discover medici.tv for free with your library card! The world's leading classical music channel offers access to the best of classical music for viewers. Enjoy: - 500 musical works filmed from the 1940s up to the present day - 3,000 films including concerts, operas, ballets, documentaries, & master classes - Over 150 live events streamed every year from the world’s most prestigious venues Sign up now or learn how to sign up.   Miah Persson & Joseph Middleton: Four Last Songs Internationally renowned Swedish soprano Miah Persson joins forces with Leeds Lieder's Joseph Middleton for her first recital in Leeds since 2019. They'll present a programme of Sibelius, Grieg and more, culminating in Strauss' Four Last Songs.  Wed 15 February, 7.15pm Howard Assembly Room   MORE INFO   Leeds 2023: Year of Culture Experience Leeds like never before as the whole city lets culture loose and shows off its artistic strength in a programme that features major new commissions with world-renowned artists alongside celebrations of everyday creativity. From dance to design, art to architecture, poetry to pop, sculpture to sport, grassroots community theatre to performances in the city’s varied venues, Leeds is set to be centre stage of the UK's cultural scene.   MORE INFO   Leeds International Concert Season Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press 3 Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3AD 0113 376 0318 | boxoffice@leeds.gov.uk  www.leedsconcertseason.co.uk Support Leeds Town Hall's refurbishment       Leeds International Concert Season 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.

No February Blues @ Seven Lots of events coming up for the rest of February.  On Saturday 11th February, 4-6pm, Winter Warmers – Mark Wilson, who started out in the Barnsley Coalfield Working Men’s Clubs singing Elvis covers, but in Leeds he joined a punk band. Now Mark has decided it’s about time he started putting it about a bit once more, so here he is. Seven Bar, Pay What You Feel. JazzLeeds on Sunday 12th February 1.30-4pm presents Kjetil Mulelid Trio (from Norway) One of Norway’s foremost jazz groups musicians, the band plays a mixture of compositions and pure collective improvisations. The music is both energetic and intimate with beautiful melodies and complex rhythms. Doors 1.15pm. £12 full / £10 conc. Kids under 16 free. Don't forget the Sunday Quiz. also on Sunday 12th February at 7pm, test your knowledge in a relaxed atmosphere – a great way to end the weekend with friends. Seven Bar. £5 per team entry.  With prizes. Kicking off the Seven week on Wednesday 15th February, 11.30am Improvised storytelling where Anything Could Happen. A treat for half term, the ACH team have missed their creative, crazy show so much and all our young storytellers too! £4 Also on Wednesday 15th February, 6-7.15pm,  Rush Hour Jazz, with jazz singer Jenny Hammond, Brendan Duffy on sax and the JazzLeeds trio, with Jason Scott on keyboard. fabulous stuff. Seven Bar. Pay What You Feel. Later at 8pm is Cafe Scientifique – How We Taste Chocolate presented by Dr Siavash Soltanahmadi, School of Food Science & Nutrition, University of Leeds. Why do some foods taste the way they do? Why does chocolate taste really good? Yummy! Hat donations. On Thursday 16th February 7pm, look forward to JazzLeeds – Five Gold Rings – Jami Sheriff Quintet. Five Gold Rings brings the classic sound of the Blue Note quintet. There’s something for everyone - Blues, Swing, Afro Cuban, Funk, Hard Bop, Latin – all wrapped up in Jamil’s exquisite compositions. £16 /£14 It's Pottervision on Friday 17th February, 7.30pm. Four performers are all set to recreate Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone but, when two drop out on the day, Tom and Lukas must go it alone. £15. On Saturday 18th February, 4-6pm Winter Warmers – Sabrina Piggott (featuring Bob Lockwood). Sabrina will be casting a spell with her wistful and expertly crafted music. Seven Bar. Pay What You Feel. Also on Saturday 18th February, 8pm,  multi-style improviser violinist, Joana Carvalhas performs together with Scottish singer /songwriter Stellar Anderson. Featuring, the album, BREATHE, released in 2022, the Stellar Anderson Project includes Joana Carvalhas (aka The Tiny Musician). Promises to be a unqiue evening. £10. On Sunday 19th February, 1.30-4pm, JazzLeeds prsents The King of Swing : A Tribute to Benny Goodman  Featuring many of Goodman’s most famous hits, including Don’t Be That Way, Let’s Dance, Air Mail Special, Sweet Georgia Brown, King Porter Stomp, and Sing, Sing, Sing, this band has been thrilling audiences both for listening and for dancing. £12 /£10. Kids under 16 free. And in the evening at 7pm Flamenco de Leeds – Samuel Moore Solo Concert. Hailed as “A fantastic flamenco guitarist” Ian McMillan, BBC Radio 3, Samuel Moore is fast establishing himself as one of Europe’s leading flamenco musicians. £14 If you're peckish feel free to order a pizza from Canteen Wednesday - Friday from 4pm and from lunchtime Saturday /Sunday. Where the event is ticketed, tickets are available at TicketSource via www.sevenleeds.co.uk  We  look forward to seeing you at Seven very soon. Every £ spent at Seven helps support high quality arts in a local setting.  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2023 Seven Arts Leeds, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Seven Arts Leeds 31(a) Harrogate Road Chapel Allerton Leeds, West Yorkshire LS7 3PD United Kingdom     Harewood Plan your half term day with us     Open all week for the holiday   It's been great to see everyone enjoy Harewood during our Winter Weekends, and now we'll be open all week for February half term, Saturday 11–Sunday 19 February. Our 2023 family programme kicks off with art activities in Terrace Cottage – make sure you pop in to see how we're developing this space in the coming year. We're also offering some great kids eat free meal deals across Harewood, so you don't need to worry about packed lunches! Plus read on for a rather exciting festive announcement... We look forward to seeing you at Harewood this half term!   February half term >>     Who Am I? Portraits and Identity In Terrace Cottage – our new family space Enjoy free drop-in art activities that get kids thinking "Who am I? How do I want to be represented?", alongside our Arthur France exhibition in the House. Plus on Sun 19 Feb join us for our new monthly Art Club! Tickets are £5 for Art Club and should be pre-booked.   Art Club >>   Adventure Babies Every Monday, 13 Feb–20 Mar Take your little one on an adventure with multi award winning sensory storytelling classes. The Adventure Babies team will bring books to life through interactive storytelling, sensory props & messy play. With different classes available for a range of ages from birth right up to 4 years old, there is something for any little one. Book the whole term or individual sessions, it's up to you!   Adventure Babies >>   Kids eat free this half term 2 delicious deals to enjoy At the Courtyard Café, spend £12 or more on adult hot food and get a free kid's meal. There's never been a better time to sample the Courtyard's legendary burgers and fish + chips! At the Bothy Teahouse, get a free kid's cheese toastie when you buy an adult meal deal (toastie + crisps + tea, americano or still water) – a great reward for a walk around the Lakeside. Please note that these deals can't be used with any other discount.   February half term >>   Mothers' Day Afternoon Tea Relax in our Billiard Room Treat your mum, aunt or friend to an afternoon tea at Harewood. Live the high life and relax in the elegant Billiard Room, dining in style on delicate finger sandwiches, homemade cakes and sweets served with a selection of teas or coffees. You can also add a glass of Prosecco for a bit of extra sparkle! Afternoon Teas must be pre-booked and we recommend reserving your space soon.   Afternoon Tea >>     Harewood's Great Time Travelling Christmas Launching in November 2023 It may be February, but we know how much our visitors look forward to the festive season at Harewood, and we couldn't wait to tell you the theme for 2023... Harewood's Great Time Travelling Christmas! Journey through Christmases from 1950 to 2050, finding retro inspiration and visions of the future all with a unique Harewood twist. We know this will be a Christmas the whole family will remember, so watch this space for more details later in the year!     Thank you for your support of Harewood House Trust – without your tickets, visits and donations we wouldn't be able to stay open for everyone to enjoy.   Harewood House Trust, Harewood Leeds, West Yorkshire LS17 9LG Registered charity in England no 517753   Leeds Valentine's Fair, 80s Classical and more .     WHAT'S ON   Leeds Valentine's Fair Friday 10 - Sunday 19 February 2023   Leeds will be feeling the love once again this February as the hugely popular Valentine’s Fair returns to Millennium Square, Victoria Gardens and Cookridge Street for its landmark 30th year this half-term. A huge range of rides, attractions and games will be available for families and thrill seekers to enjoy, including 360° spinning ride The Superstar, the 40m-high Booster Ride, family favourite dodgems, and the much-loved Leeds Wheel of Light. There will also be a selection of food stalls on site serving traditional favourites including hot dogs, churros, donuts, candy floss as well as coffees and hot chocolate. More info »   NEWS   Save the date: 80s Classical is back!   We're really excited to announce that 80s Classical will return to Leeds on Friday 28 July 2023 featuring iconic songs, original artists and a live orchestra. Artists announcements and ticket information will be released week commencing 20 February so set your alarms to be the first to know more about what has now become one of the highlights in the city's summer calendar of events.   Leeds Ska & Mod Festival: More artists added to the line-up   Death of Guitar Pop and The Pioneers are joining the bill for this year's Leeds Ska & Mod festival. Back for its 3rd year on Sunday 23 July 2023, the festival also features From the Jam, Bad Manners, The Hotknives and Block 33. Expect an afternoon of popular songs as well as DJ sets by Trojan Explosion & DJ Chinky. Book tickets »   FROM OUR FRIENDS   Leeds 2023 - Year of Culture     Experience Leeds like never before as the whole city lets culture loose and shows off its artistic strength in a programme that features major new commissions with world-renowned artists alongside celebrations of everyday creativity. From dance to design, art to architecture, poetry to pop, sculpture to sport, grassroots community theatre to performances in the city’s varied venues, Leeds is set to be centre stage of the UK's cultural scene.  Find out more about Part One of Leeds 2023's amazing Year of Culture: Awakening.    FIND OUT MORE Leeds INDIs Festival     Leeds INDIs is back this February for five days of the best films & shorts, industry events and social activities dedicated to bringing film lovers together in the world of independent film and supporting new film talent. So whether you are a new creative looking to take your first steps, a filmmaker looking to get a foot in the door or just a movie-buff who wants to see some great cinema, the INDIs Film Festival is here for you.  📅 22-26 February  📍 Pyramid Theatre in Leeds University Union  🎟️ All tickets £5    BUY TICKETS     FOLLOW US         Millennium Square, Calverley Street, Leeds, LS1 1UR 0113 376 0318 | boxoffice@leeds.gov.uk millsqleeds.com   Millennium Square 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.      Unsubscribe  Forward  Contact Us       Hi, Jazz, Blues, Soul, and Reggae live and always complimented by our exceptional drinks  Have a look below to see what we have lined up for you this week. The Domino Team   2023 DOMINO WEEKLY GIVEAWAY   Every week, one reader from our mailing list gets a limited-edition, engraved 2023 White Domino. The 23 Domino 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 Hannah Crips We'll be in touch via email.   THIS WEEK'S BREAK-EVEN LIQUID     SATURDAY - FUNK & GROOVE   6pm - 7:45 Oliver Wolf  Start your Saturday night with a bang, Oliver Wolf will be getting the party started with 2 sets of funky soulful versions of classics.   8:15pm - 10:00pm Abbey & The Peacocks  Abbey is back tonight along with her band who are quickly becoming a Domino favorite. Expect Funk Soul and all things groovy.   10:30am - 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.   1am - 3am Dj Dan Burridge Funk soul and disco from 1-3am!       SUNDAY - ROOTS    7:00pm - 8:45 Liam Mason      Liam will be easing you into your Sunday at The Domino with a laid back solo piano performance.   9:00pm - 11:30pm Paolo Fuschi Since 2002 Italian Singer-Guitarist Paolo Fuschi has been sharing his heart-warming, foot stamping, hip shaking blend of Electric Blues, Classic Soul and Vintage Funk. His high-intensity live performances have been enjoyed everywhere, from Manchester basement jams to scorching Summer Festivals.   Facebook Instagram Website Email       The Domino Club, The Grand Arcade, Leeds (map)     What's on at Pictureville Welcome to the weekly cinema listings. Our Oscars 2023 season continues with the return of The Quiet Girl, one of the biggest runaway successes of last year, now nominated for Best International Feature film. And Valentine's Day is coming up – re-experience one of the most iconic romance films of all time in IMAX 3D, screening all this week.    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.   SHOWING THIS WEEK (10–16 FEBRUARY)   FULL WEEKLY LISTINGS     IMAX 3D: TITANIC [25TH ANNIVERSARY] (12A) Screening daily – see website for full times James Cameron’s iconic disaster epic, starring Oscar winners Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, comes to to our IMAX in a spectacular 3D remaster.   BOOK NOW     THE FABELMANS (15) Screening daily – see website for full times   BOOK NOW   ALL THE BEAUTY AND THE BLOODSHED (18) Fri, Sat, Thu 16.30; Sun 20.15 [subtitled]   BOOK NOW     ENYS MEN (15) Fri 17.15; Sun 19.20; Wed, Thu 17.00 From acclaimed Bait director Mark Jenkin, an eerie 16mm horror about a wildlife volunteer who slowly descends into madness during her daily observations of a rare flower. ★★★★★   'Spellbinding… will sweep you away' – Mark Kermode, The Guardian   BOOK NOW     TÁR (15) Sat 16.10; Tue 16.30   BOOK NOW   DECISION TO LEAVE (15) + Q&A WITH PARK CHAN-WOOK AND BONG JOON-HO Mon 19.00   BOOK NOW     THE QUIET GIRL (12A) Tue 17.10; Thu 19.40 Oscar-nominated Irish-language drama about a nine-year old left in the care of distant relatives for a summer in the countryside.   BOOK NOW     THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN (15) Sun 16.30; Tue 19.50   BOOK NOW   AFTERSUN (12A) Fri 19.15; Mon 17.00; Thu 14.15   BOOK NOW   BEYOND EARTH (11 FEBRUARY – 12 MARCH)     The epic frontiers of space have provided a setting for some of the greatest and most visually spectacular films of all time. As the National Science and Media Museum celebrates Stephen Hawking’s work on black holes and cosmic radiation, take a cinematic journey to the outer reaches of the universe – including 2001: A Space Odyssey on our immersive curved Cinerama screen, the only one in the world.  Check out some of the season highlights below – or click here for the full listings.     2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY [70MM] 18 February 19.30 Experience Stanley Kubrick’s galactic masterpiece, one of the most influential and impressive sci-fi films of all time, on Pictureville's unique curved Cinerama screen.   BOOK NOW     ALIEN [1979] (15) 11 February 19.30 The crew of a commercial space vessel are terrorised by a mysterious creature in Ridley Scott’s classic body horror.    BOOK NOW   ALIENS [70MM] (15) 4 March 19.30 Pulse-pounding action sequel, with a host of battle-hardened marines joining Sigourney Weaver’s Ripley against the alien horde.    BOOK NOW     IMAX: GRAVITY (12A) 11 March 19.00; 12 March 15.00 Tense and visually stunning space thriller, with Sandra Bullock and George Clooney as astronauts stranded in space after an accident.   BOOK NOW     KIDS' CLUB: WALL-E (U) 11–12 February, 10.30 One of the most charming and moving films in the Pixar canon, about a waste-collecting robot on a future Earth. See it for £3 at our Kids’ Club screenings.   BOOK NOW   FORBIDDEN PLANET [1956] (U) 19 February 14.00 Shakespeare gets the science fiction treatment in this glorious 1950s adaptation of The Tempest, with impressive sets and seamless special effects.   BOOK NOW   IMAX DOCUMENTARIES     IMAX 3D: WALKING WITH DINOSAURS (U)   BOOK NOW     IMAX 3D: ANTARCTICA (U)   BOOK NOW   IMAX 3D: A BEAUTIFUL PLANET (U)   BOOK NOW     IMAX 3D: WILD AFRICA (U)   BOOK NOW   IMAX 3D: HUBBLE (U)   BOOK NOW   COMING SOON     IMAX: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA (CERT TBC) Screening from 17 February Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly continue their adventures as Ant-Man and the Wasp, embarking on a journey into the Quantum Realm that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought possible. See it on the region’s biggest screen – Bradford’s IMAX.   BOOK NOW     THE WHALE (15) Screening from 17 February Brendan Fraser gives a powerful performance as a recluse suffering from severe obesity who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter.   BOOK NOW   EO (15) Screening from 17 February Darkly comic drama, about a grey donkey that begins his life as a circus performer before escaping on a trek across the European countryside.    BOOK NOW         © National Science and Media Museum 2023 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.

 

Pixels, planets and more this February February is here and that means that there's lots going on here at the museum - from video games to space (and everything in between), there's fun for all the family!     Scroll down to find out more, and we can't wait to see you soon!    What's on   Let's Play! Family Weekend Saturday 4 – Sunday 5 February The opening weekend of the Yorkshire Games Festival plays host to a museum takeover of exciting gameplay and activities for the whole family. Experience games on our biggest screens, play the latest board games and analogue experiences with friends and beta-test new projects from Northern developers—all under one roof.   Find out more       Space Half Term Family Fun Saturday 11 – Sunday 19 February Get ready for an out of this world February Half Term with space themed activities and films for the whole family. On Tuesday 14 February between 16.00–17.00, there will be a quiet hour for anyone who would benefit for a calmer experience at the museum, with soft lighting and quieter exhibits. We will also have a BSL Interpreter all afternoon who will be interpreting our shows and activities.   You can find the full Space programme on our website.   Find out more     Blast off with Kids' Club   Explore the universe with a family film every Saturday and Sunday morning during February half term for the reduced price of £3. Kids' Club screenings are aimed at families with children under 12.   Wall-E (U) Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 February. Tickets £3. In the distant future, a small waste-collecting robot embarks on a journey that will decide humanity’s fate.   Book now Muppets From Space (U) Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 February. Tickets £3. The Muppets embark on a sci-fi adventure, with Gonzo searching to find out who he is and where he comes from.   Book now     For grown ups   We know space isn't just for the kids, so for adults and older children we've got plenty to keep you busy!   Beyond Earth Saturday 11 February – Sunday 12 March Blast off to new worlds with a season of iconic space films at Pictureville Cinema. From Forbidden Planet to Gravity, the epic frontiers of space have provided a setting for some of the greatest and most visually spectacular films of all time.   Book now Stephen Hawking at Work Opens 9 February Explore incredible objects from Professor Stephen Hawking’s office in this special new display. Stephen Hawking at Work will give an insight into the working life of the world-renowned theoretical physicist.   Find out more     Coming soon   Giant Leaps Opens 9 March Enjoy an out-of-this-world experience with a new interactive installation by acclaimed choreographer Corey Baker. Throw some shapes as you're transported through the galaxy and see how your movements influence the journeys of stars and space dust.   Find out more       © National Science and Media Museum 2023  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.

Ladies That Dig is a new comedy drama about the great outdoors and people who enjoy it. |      Hi,   Fancy a BLOOMING marvellous evening at the theatre? Later this month we've got a brand new comedy drama from the 'Ladies That...' company which we think you'll love. Ladies That Dig is all about the great outdoors and the people who enjoy it, telling the true tales of women who aren't afraid to get their hands dirty.     Collected from real local interviews from Allotmenteers, Metal Detectorists, Archaeologists, Grave-diggers, Forensic Anthropologists and people who just love gardening, it explores budding love, blossoming middle-age, exploring our roots, and unearthing buried treasures. The 'Ladies That...' company is made up of actor and composer Helen Longworth, director Kirstie Davis, writer and actor Joyce Branagh, actor Lisa Howard and actor Riana Duce. You may have joined us for their last hit show, Ladies That Bus. Ladies That Dig uses the company's blend of live music, comedy and human stories, leading us to discover what it means to ‘grow’…   Ladies That Dig Fri 24 February, 7:30pm     Behind the scenes   Click below for a sneak peek into the Ladies That Dig rehearsal room...       Playwriting Workshop   Mon 20 February, 2pm   Join the writer of Ladies That Dig, Joyce Branagh, for a FREE playwriting workshop. The session will focus on the process of research and writing behind the play and will involve practical writing exercises. Suitable for anyone from beginners to experienced writers.   Lawrence Batley Theatre   Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, HD1 2SP Box Office: 01484 430528         Company No. 01504033 | Charity No. 510693 | Kirklees Theatre Trust is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee

PIECE, LOVE AND HALF TERM FAMILY FUN! With family friendly crafts and Valentine's themed activities you will be sure to have a lovely time at The Piece Hall this half term. There's a Mini Makers Market on the weekend of 18 - 19 February with more than 30 stalls packed with tempting local produce. They'll be selling everything from delicious cakes, fudge and cheeses to handmade jewellery, cushions and shawls with musical entertainment on the bandstand. Get crafty with our free arts sessions between 11am and 2pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. There are also a number of bookable kids activities plus something special for the grown-ups, our Valentine's Classical Dining.  Tickets are available on the links below but are limited so get yours soon!    READ MORE

TEXTILE HEARTS Join artist Annie Lancaster to create a beautiful textiles wall-hanging. A unique and handmade Valentine's Day gift to treasure.   BOOK NOW     WEAVE A WALL HANGING Make a beautiful and unique all natural wall hanging to take home using a variety of natural fibres including local wool, cotton and feathers.   BOOK NOW   VALENTINE'S CLASSICAL DINING A fine dining experience in our stunning restaurant The Trading Rooms with a string quartet made up of some of Yorkshire’s finest musicians.   BOOK NOW     STORYTELLING Join local author Sophie Edgar for a live interactive storytelling of ‘The Magical Kite Ride’ – a rhyming story featuring local landmarks.   BOOK NOW

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Discover Worlds of Wonder  The must-see exhibition where science meets fiction continues.    Explore galaxies this new year with a visit to the fascinating exhibition, Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder at the National Museum of Scotland.  To celebrate this amazing exhibition, we're hosting A Night of Science and Wonder – two exclusive evening events in March that will explore the creative innovation and cutting-edge science behind the global hit television series, Doctor Who.    Book your ticket to a world of wonder   Upcoming half herm activities      Event   National Museum of Scotland   Half Term: Galleries and Galaxies    Mon 13–Sat 18 Feb   Read more   Event    National Museum of Scotland    Madlab Electronic Workshops   Mon 13 & Tue 14 Feb   Book now   Event   National Museum of Scotland   Pop up Planetarium Shows    Fri 17 & Sat 18 Feb   Book now   National Museum of Flight    Wing your way to one of Scotland's top days out at East Fortune Airfield. The National Museum of Flight is open every day for February half term from Sat 11 to Sun 19 Feb, 10:00–16:00.    Plan your visit National Museum of Rural Life   With a National Museum of Rural Life Annual Pass, you can pay once and visit us all year round. Tour the museum galleries, take a wintertime walk in the countryside, and visit in spring for new arrivals on the farm.    Plan your visit   Whale and Winterwatch    On the blog, curator Dr Andrew Kitchener discusses a surprise revelation from a new study on a whale that was stranded on the Pembrokeshire coast in 2012.  Our whale collection will also feature on BBC's Winterwatch on Fri 27 Jan.   Read more on the blog   Gaelic Week Edinburgh    Celebrate Gaelic Week Edinburgh at the National Museum of Scotland, Wed 22–Sat 25 Feb. Inspired by the festival theme of “Coming Together / A’ Tighinn Còmhla”, enjoy live music and storytelling for little ones.   Find out more   Time to escape! New dates announced   Event | National Museum of Flight    Operation Sabotage    Sat 18 Mar–Sun 9 Jul    Can you crack the code in our Second World War themed escape room experience?    Book your ticket now   Inspired by Bernat Klein      Event   National Museum of Scotland   Refuge Britain: Stories of Émigré Designers    Sat 4 Mar   Book now   Event    Online    Bernat Klein: Design Matters    Tue 28 Mar   Book now   Exhibition    National Museum of Scotland    Bernat Klein: Design in Colour    Until Sun 23 Apr    Read more   Grab a bargain    Treat yourself to a new year bargain on our online shop. Discover a variety of museum-inspired pieces, from past exhibitions to a wide selection of books, sweets and jewellery.    Shop the sale now Become a Member    Become a Member of National Museums Scotland to get free entry to our museums and special exhibitions, including Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder. Plus exclusive events and discounts in our shops and cafes.   Join today   1 Image of a whale © Georg Hantke    Connect with us     . Our mailing address is: National Museums Scotland Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF   © National Museums Scotland. Scottish Charity SC011130

Scottish actor James Cosmo Scotland's national bard To celebrate the wit and power of Robert Burns' thought-provoking poetry and songs, we've been asking Scots to vote for their favourite poem. This Burns Night, discover the top 10 Scots poems and tune in to hear the dulcet tones of the Game of Thrones actor and Scottish acting legend, James Cosmo in a special rendition of the most loved poem! be inspired Mull of Galloway Lighthouse © Visit South West Scotland / Ben Bush South West Coastal 300 Looking for your next scenic road trip? Then let these stunning photos from South Scotland's route tempt you. Explore Burns House Museum, Mauchline great burns attractions Feel history all around you as you step inside the cottage where Burns was born or sip a pint in his favourite pub The Globe Inn. View more   Relax in comfort cosy unique accommodation With fascinating histories and comfy beds, these self-catering places to stay offer all the essentials plus a little bit more book here Travel History Regions VisitScotland, 94 Ocean Drive, Edinburgh EH6 6JH VisitScotland Communications VAT No. 945 652106

The Writers' Museum, Edinburgh WRITE YOUR NEXT CHAPTER Scotland is the inspiration behind many a book, poem, poet and author - Robert Burns, Ann Cleeves and Walter Scott to name a few. With rugged windswept islands, dramatic landscapes, iconic landmarks and cosmopolitan cities, follow in the footsteps of your literary heroes or discover a tour that will inspire you. 15 IDEAS for book lovers Dunnottar Castle, Stonehaven READY MADE ADVENTURE Fall in love with our food and drink, discover the great outdoors or step back in time with our vast history. Take your time. There is no rush. 5 DAY ITINERARY   Glenfinnan Viaduct Full Steam Ahead Sit back and relax, take in the scenery, or even relive Harry Potter's magical journey to Hogwarts on one of these spectacular rail journeys. ALL ABOARD Churchton Bay, Raasay SCOTLAND'S TOURS Explore with an experienced guide, step off the beaten track and discover somewhere new or join like-minded people and take a longer excursion. 10 OF THE BEST The Globe Inn, Dumfries DAYS OUT Discover offers and deals for some of our most popular attractions including majestic castles and historic cathedrals. SEARCH OFFERS Travel Accommodation Attractions VisitScotland, 94 Ocean Drive, Edinburgh EH6 6JH VisitScotland Communications VAT No. 945 652106

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According to the ancient Celtic calendar, spring begins on February 1st, known locally in Ireland as St Brigid’s Day. But there’s still time for one last freeze – Wilderness Ireland’s Price Freeze. Until the end of the month, our entire range of group trips is frozen at their current prices – so now is the perfect time to book your summer adventure. Drop us an email or or call our friendly team to chat about some of Ireland’s beautiful wild places and find your perfect future trip.

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Hiking – Kerry & Clare           This new for 2023 hiking trip explores some of the less-travelled paths of the ever-popular counties of Kerry and Clare, as well as the famed Cliffs of Moher towering over the swirling Atlantic below.       Learn More About This Tour

Bike Tour – Kerry Peninsulas           Deluxe hotel stays meet rugged wilderness in this exciting bike trip through the stunning peninsulas of southwest Ireland. Pedalling both iconic bike routes and hidden gems on this guided bike tour, finish each day in Kerry's plush accommodations.       Learn More About This Tour

Our holidays reviewed in your words…     The trip was well planned and well executed. It was beautiful! The thing I was most amazed about and most appreciative of was the "wilderness" aspect. We hiked without trails and without seeing other hikers. You really felt like it was just you and nature. Spectacular!!     Barbara Bourgault 03/10/2022 Hiking – The Mountains of Connemara and Mayo   Customer rating: Read More Reviews

We're friendly and here to help   We offer a wide range of adventure holidays in Ireland, England and Scotland. Why not explore our website or check out what tours are on offer with our sister companies Wilderness Scotland and Wilderness England?  As always, you can give us a call at +353 (0)91 457 898 or North America toll-free at 1-844-235-6240 because we’re committed to helping you find the right adventure. Warm regards from Ireland and happy adventuring.

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What makes Northern Ireland amazing?     What makes Northern Ireland amazing? Is it the wild landscapes or the compelling history? The innovative food scene or the warm wit? Maybe it's the magic you get when you add them all together!     Test your taste with our Irish food quiz From the freshest ingredients to the funniest of traditions, try our quiz for find out how much you know about Irish food.   The charm of Connemara This corner of western Ireland is famous for its dramatic landscapes, but it's the enduring traditions, pretty villages and love of the Irish language that makes Connemara an unforgettable place to visit.     It took 500 men 40 years to build the moat at Cork's Camden Fort Meagher! This huge fortification has guarded the mouth of Cork Harbour for over 400 years.   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>

[ ] Small Group Trips Private Tours Luxury Travel Blog       Discover Ireland in 2023         Hi,       With a new year comes new adventures. From Ireland’s verdant hills to dramatic coasts, breathtaking cliffs and unique geology, escape to some of the most enchanting landscapes on the Emerald Isle in 2023. Whether you’re stepping across the octagonal stones of the Giant’s Causeway, feeling the fresh Atlantic air on your face atop the Cliffs of Moher or walking in the footsteps of ancient island monks (and Jedi) on the Skellig Islands, Ireland’s iconic landscapes await. In the mood for something different? Perhaps you’d like to combine your Irish adventure with a hop across the sea to Scotland or England to explore other magical locations. Make 2023 the year you explore the iconic regions of Ireland.       Explore Now         Iconic Ireland's Featured Trips             Causeway Coast & Donegal           Myth meets science as you walk along the stones of the uniquely iconic Giant’s Causeway, listening to ancient legends of warring giants who built this place. On this tour, you’ll also visit the wildly dramatic Slieve League cliffs and the desolate beauty of Glenveagh National Park.       Learn More About This Tour               Island Hopping Cork & Kerry           If you’ve seen the Star Wars films, you’ll likely recognise the incomparable shape of the Skellig islands. Rising from the ocean 11km off the Ring of Kerry shore, these craggy rock pinnacles were once home to monks. Sail to these islands and others on an island hopping southwest adventure.       Learn More About This Tour             Hiking – The Dingle Way           Instead of a single icon, this trip is the icon. The Dingle Way is possibly Ireland's most beloved long distance trail. Circling the Dingle Peninsula in Kerry, hike along beaches and headlands, past ancient archeology and through teacup-sized villages.        Learn More About This Tour         Something Different?         We're friendly and here to help   We offer a wide range of adventure holidays in Ireland, England and Scotland. Why not explore our  website or check out what tours are on offer with our sister companies Wilderness Scotland and Wilderness England?  As always, you can give us a call at +353 (0)91 457 898 or North America toll-free at 1-844-235-6240 because we’re committed to helping you find the right adventure. Warm regards from Ireland and happy adventuring.           EU: +353 (0)91 457 898 | North America: 1-844-235-6240 | email: info@wildernessireland.com         Copyright © 2019 Wilderness Ireland, All rights reserved. Wilderness Ireland, Unit 8A 1/2, Northwest Business Park, Collooney, Co. Sligo, Ireland

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Zimmer or Williams: Choose your fighter       What's on at the Southbank Centre FIND OUT MORE   X marks the spot If you're feeling lost and confused about what to do this week, this email's your map to a teeming chest of cultural treasure. Already made plans? Squeeze in some time for our blog and you'll find an interview with idiosyncratic choreographer Holly Blakey, our favourite moments from comedian extraordinaire Fern Brady and an inspiring conversation with children's author Zanib Mian.   Interstellar & Dune vs. Star Wars & E.T     The Music of Zimmer vs. Williams SAT 20 MAY Be whisked away on epic adventures at a concert that spotlights unforgettable scores from two of the world’s greatest film composers.   book now →   Imagine Children's Festival   Our festival for children aged 0 – 11 and their grown-ups continues this week.     Ashley & Jordan Banjo: The Day We Saved the Future MON 13 FEB     YolanDa's Band Jam TUE 14 FEB     ZooNation Youth Company's Hip-Hop Half-Term WED 15 FEB | FREE     Ben Garrod: EXTINCT WED 15 FEB     Tongue Fu for Kids THU 16 FEB     The Brothers McLeod: Knight Sir Louis THU 16 FEB     Everything Has Changed FRI 17 & SAT 18 FEB   more Imagine Children's Festival →     PERFORMANCE & DANCE   Holly Blakey Presents: Cowpuncher My Ass WED 15 FEB Holly Blakey’s Wild West dance show, scored by Mica Levi, returns to the Southbank Centre, this time with the London Contemporary Orchestra.     LITERATURE & POETRY   Fern Brady with Katy Wix: Strong Female Character WED 15 FEB Comedian Fern Brady launches her game-changing memoir on sexism and neurodiversity, in conversation with Katy Wix. This event is Speech-to-Text transcribed (STT).     CLASSICAL MUSIC   The Sea and the Land: Mendelssohn, Elgar & Dvořák THU 16 FEB Breathe the fresh air of a windswept Scottish island and bask in the sunny Czech countryside with the Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by John Eliot Gardiner.     PERFORMANCE & DANCE   Rapunzel FRI 17 & SAT 18 FEB Tumble into a tale full of fight, passion and longing with Carol Ann Duffy’s family-friendly dance-theatre retelling of Rapunzel, presented by balletLORENT. All shows in the run are Relaxed Performances.     COURSES & WORKSHOPS   Future Exhibition Makers SAT 4 – SAT 25 MAR Aged 13 – 18? Curious about historic objects and images? Join this free course to learn archiving, curating and exhibition-making skills. The application deadline is Friday 17 February, 12pm.   COMING UP   DakhaBrakha THU 20 APR Accompanied by Indian, Arabic, African and Ukrainian instrumentation, DakhaBrakha creates a transnational sound rooted in Ukrainian culture.     COMING UP   The Anchoress SAT 20 MAY Welsh producer and multi-instrumentalist Catherine Anne Davies is The Anchoress, known for her debut album Confessions of a Romance Novelist.     BLOG       Holly Blakey: 'My dream is for Cowpuncher My Ass to feel like The Sopranos' Watch the choreographer give a personal insight into her dance show Cowpuncher My Ass, as it returns to our Royal Festival Hall.   watch now →   BLOG       Zanib Mian on becoming a writer and the relatability of Planet Omar With Imagine Children's Festival underway, the author talks to us about why her character has resonated so much with young audiences.   read now →   BLOG       Fern Brady: nine of our favourite moments It's her, Fern Brady! Enjoy some choice highlights from the comedian's career as she joins us to launch her new memoir.   read now →     SHOP   Main squeeze Pancake day is coming up! This zesty friend is the cutest companion to make the day sweet, not sour.     RESTAURANTS   La Gamba OPENS MON 13 FEB Sunshine suffuses the menu of this Spanish-inspired tapas restaurant on the riverside from the brothers behind Borough Market's Applebee’s Fish, opening this Monday. Bookings are in high demand so make sure to reserve your spot.   FROM OUR FRIENDS   World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens A new boutique concert hall has opened in London! World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens, in Nine Elms, programme a mix of classical, jazz, opera and folk. Upcoming concerts include Omar Puente, Ilona Domnich, Amatis Trio, Ben Goldscheider, Harriet Mackenzie, Jasper Hoiby and more.     WHAT'S ON      VISIT      MEMBERSHIP & SUPPORT   Thanks for reading. We hope you enjoyed your specially selected highlights. Share your comments and photos with us by mentioning @southbankcentre or @haywardgallery.     Our number one priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our visitors and staff. We’re following the official government guidance on working safely during coronavirus. Find out more here. You can also view our privacy policy here. Southbank Centre is a charity registered in England and Wales No.298909. Registered office: Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX       Coffee is all you need... View in browser         /Give the gift of quality time...   Hello,   At The London Coffee Festival we have the way to give someone you love exactly what they're craving. Buy two standard tickets and have two espresso Martinis on us!   Surprise someone with a day full of specialty coffee, great food, interactive workshops, music, coffee infused cocktails and so much more.   To redeem this offer; 1. Add two standard tickets to basket 2. Add two coffee cocktail tokens 3. 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GIRLY NIGHT IN   Girly Spa Day One of the simple pleasures in life is spending quality time spent with your closest friends; for 9 blissful hours you can catch up, relax and be pampered in style on our girly spa day. GIRLS DAY OUT TEA FOR TWO ELEMIS Afternoon Tea Freshly cut finger sandwiches, warm scones, petit fours, and a glass of bubbles with your best friend makes for the perfect afternoon. Join us at Eastwell Manor or Mottram Hall for our exclusive ELEMIS afternoon tea and take home a limited edition scented candle; with hints of Black Tea, Bergamot and Raspberry Leaf. BOOK NOW VIEW ALL OFFERS #Champneys Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Please see individual website pages for individual offer terms and conditions. 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Book between the 10th - 20th February and enjoy a luxurious overnight stay at The Bloomsbury complete with a heart warming breakfast and Malin & Goetz gift set.       16 - 22 Great Russell St, London, WC1B 3NN W doylecollection.com Indulge in our specially curated 3-course Valentine’s menu     Love is in the air at Dalloway Terrace What better way to celebrate the season of love than with a day out on London’s West End and a decadent meal on our dog-friendly terrace.   Two-legged guests can indulge in our specially curated 3-course Valentine’s menu (£75pp) and bond over dishes such as our Le Gruyere Premier Cru cheese fondue, while four-legged companions will be treated to delicious dog treats from luxury pet bakery and boutique, Life of Riley.   View Valentine’s Menu       Make a night of it with an overnight stay To help ramp up the romance this year, we’ve partnered with our friends at Malin & Goetz to curate the ultimate minibreak. Book between the 10th - 20th February and enjoy a luxurious overnight stay at The Bloomsbury complete with a heart warming breakfast and Malin & Goetz gift set.     Flippin’ good fun this Pancake Day To celebrate our favourite day of the year, we’re pulling out all the stops with a build your own toppings trolley which will be exclusively available on Tuesday 21st February. Brimming with both sweet and savoury options – the possibilities are endless.         16 - 22 Great Russell St, London, WC1B 3NN W doylecollection.com   .   News What's On Creative Directory Opportunities   Creative Kirklees Topic Update   Monday, February 6th • Monday, February 13th Here's your weekly update based on your interests and topic choices. Thank you for subscribing.    Art & Exhibitions Cornely Embroidery Machine Talk & Demo  Tue, 7.2.2023 18:00 - 20:00  An evening talk and demonstration with Embroidery Artist Elnaz Yazdani to learn more about the amazing Cornely Embroidery Machine.  Read more Seasonal Life Drawing with Jo Blaker  Sun, 12.2.2023 10:00 - 16:00  Explore how a seasonal focus might inspire, extend, deepen or enrich your life drawing experience. A new offering from Jo Blaker & Globe Arts  Read more Painting and mixed media with Annie Roche  Thu, 12.1.2023 10:00 - Thu, 9.2.2023 12:00  Join Annie in her second term here at Globe Arts Studio, looking at painting and mixed media techniques.  Read more Moonshine 'Window Pictures' Family Workshop  Mon, 13.2.2023 12:30 - 16:30  Join us for a moonshine family workshop where you will create window pictures for the 2023 Moonraking Festival!  Read more Globe Arts @ Station Street one off art workshops  Mon, 13.2.2023 13:00 - 20:00  One off art workshops run by Globe Arts Studio @ Station Street  Read more Daniel Arsham: Relics in the Landscape  Sat, 1.10.2022 10:00 - Sat, 30.9.2023 17:00  YSP presents the first UK museum display of work by the highly acclaimed North American artist Daniel Arsham.  Read more View more by clicking  here  Books & Literature Marsden Community Poetry Monthly Open Mic  Wed, 8.2.2023 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.  Read more  Festivals & Carnivals Huddersfield Mrs Sunderland Festival 2023  Sun, 5.2.2023 - Sat, 25.2.2023  FEBRUARY 2023. Huddersfield Mrs Sunderland Festival is one of the largest performing arts festivals in the country; now in its 132nd year.  Read more    Film ETC presents: Banshees of Inisherin (15)  Sat, 11.2.2023 19:00 - 22:00  A benefit for Age UK (Calderdale & Kirklees)  Read more    Music Bruckner 7th Symphony Open Rehearsal  Mon, 6.2.2023 19:30 - 21:30  Open Rehearsal for String Players  Read more Sarah Beth Briggs (piano)  Mon, 6.2.2023 19:30 - 21:45  A solo piano recital  Read more Alex Raineri - Piano Recital  Thu, 9.2.2023 13:15 - 15:15  Part of the Huddersfield University Concert Series 22-23  Read more Cinderella - The Opera  Thu, 9.2.2023 14:30 - 15:40 +2  The much-loved tale of Cinderella is told in this beautiful opera, with rich songs and soaring vocals.  Read more The Orchestra of Opera North: Elgar's Violin Concerto  Thu, 9.2.2023 19:30 - 21:30  Garry Walker takes the podium to follow up last season’s Enigma Variations with another of Elgar's enduring mysteries.  Read more Lisa’s Sound Bath at Move@HD1Studios  Thu, 9.2.2023 19:30 - 20:30  I am running a Sound Bath and invite you to Kick start the new year and join us to give you the perfect pick me up to wellness and relaxation.  Read more View more by clicking  here    Workshops & Courses Free Dance & movement workshops for wellbeing  Mon, 6.2.2023 11:00 - 12:30  No experience needed, come along and have a go.  Read more Mokuhanga: Japanese Woodblock Printing  Tue, 7.2.2023 10:00 - 16:00  Learn Japanese Woodblock printing with artist Kate desforges at West Yorkshire Print Workshop.  Read more Beginners Practical Photography Workshop  Wed, 8.2.2023 07:30 - 15:30  A relaxed and informal practical Photography workshop aimed at the complete Beginner or those looking to rekindle an old interest in Photography.  Read more Sass Class  Wed, 8.2.2023 18:30 - 19:30  A fun focused class that's all about strutting your stuff.  Read more Giddhan and Boliyaan Class  Thu, 9.2.2023 19:00 - 20:00  You are invited to our new series of singing and dancing classes that take place every Thursday 7pm - 8pm, led by Swarnjit Kaur.  Read more Life Drawing Beginner/Intermediate - Thursday Evenings  Thu, 12.1.2023 18:30 - Thu, 9.2.2023 20:30  Our Beginner/Intermediate Life Drawing is a weekly class aimed at those with zero to little experience where you will learn and develop  Read more View more by clicking  here    Theatre Little Listeners: Mini Vixen  Sat, 11.2.2023 13:00 - 14:05  Join Opera North for a fun, family-friendly adventure into the forest.  Read more High Jinx Entertainments, Gasps and Giggles Show  Sun, 12.2.2023 14:30 - 16:10  Join master of magic Darren Mac and maker of mischief Andy Floss for an afternoon of comedy, magic, fun and games!  Read more   Creative Kirklees © 2023 All Rights Reserved Creative Development Team PO Box 1720 HUDDERSFIELD HD1 9EL arts.creativity@kirklees.gov.uk Visit Us Privacy Policy Terms   Find love in Jersey.  The post-war honeymoon hotspot  A temperate climate, easy flight connections and a continental atmosphere.These are just a few of the reasons newlyweds flocked to Jersey for their honeymoons in the post-war period and helped the island to garner its reputation as ‘the island of love.’ Find out what 1950’s honeymooners loved about their Jersey escape and discover the best romantic experiences the island has to offer today.     It takes two.  Some of the island’s favourite foodie spots are run by couples so, because it’s nearly Valentine’s Day, we thought it would be a good excuse to chat with them about all things love. From the most romantic date night spots to plans for February the 14th – meet the Jersey couples who work together (and equally as impressive), stay together.  SHAPE  \* MERGEFORMAT     The inside scoop: Top tips for enjoying the island like a local.  As Jersey Heritage launches a new campaign to showcase their incredible venues you can hire for weddings, we asked Jess, their Head of Marketing, to share some of her romantic island recommendations. Pictured: Jess at her very own Heritage wedding at the iconic Kempt Tower, in St. Ouen's Bay.   SHAPE  \* MERGEFORMAT     Superb central location Located in St. Helier, overlooking the historic Liberation Square, the Pomme d'Or has a strong tradition of hospitality and is ideally located for exploring the island. Book direct, pay in full for your stay and save 20%. Available: Now - 20 December 2023  SHAPE  \* MERGEFORMAT   Stylish spa break at The Club Hotel & Spa  Stay in the bustling heart of St. Helier, at the stylish Club Hotel & Spa, home to Michelin starred Bohemia Restaurant. Three night stays start from £269pp, including full breakfast every morning, airport transfers and a complimentary afternoon tea on a day of your choice.    Available: Now - 31 March 2023  SHAPE  \* MERGEFORMAT   Save 15% at the Best Western, including Breakfast. Ideally located just a few minutes' walk from King Street and the fabulous shops and restaurants of St. Helier, the Best Western Royal Hotel is the perfect base for exploring the island. Save 15% off the standard rate on stays until 30 April, including complimentary breakfast  Available: Now - 30 April 2023  SHAPE  \* MERGEFORMAT   Follow us on social for your daily dose of island inspiration.   SHAPE  \* MERGEFORMAT       Visit Jersey 2023 ©   .

 

 

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