Friday, 6 October 2023

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






Got plans for the weekend? I have. I'm going for a long weekend to London to take in the NFL London game Jacksonville Jaguars versus the Buffalo Bills at Tottenham stadium, so I won't be posting until I get back on Tuesday. Meanwhile, here's my weekly blog post with ideas of things to do in Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, London, Scotland, Ireland and more:

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Delhi Half Marathon -2023

New Delhi

Hosted by Universal Runners Marathon

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Founder's Mix & Cricket Play

Founder's Mix & Cricket Play

New Delhi

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India Startup Summit 2023

India Startup Summit 2023

New Delhi

Hosted by Entrepreneurs Media

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Dehradun Ultra Run 2024 (2nd edition)

Dehradun Ultra Run 2024 (2nd edition)

Dehradun

Hosted by Thrill Zone

 

 

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Coastal Youth Run for Health - Dandi Valsad

Coastal Youth Run for Health - Dandi Valsad

Valsad

Hosted by Tandel Teachers Group

 

 

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JAQUAR IPA NEERATHON 2023, DELHI

JAQUAR IPA NEERATHON 2023, DELHI

New Delhi

Hosted by IPA Neerathon

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Camp United Nations for Girls NYC 2023 ft a Day at UN Headquarters

Camp United Nations for Girls NYC 2023 ft a Day at UN Headquarters

Manhattan

Hosted by Girls in Politics Initiative

 

 

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Navrang Navratri Festival Canada 2023

Navrang Navratri Festival Canada 2023

Brampton

Hosted by Diversity Cultural Association

 

 

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Navratri Garba With Kirtidan Gadhvi In Toronto On 8th October

Navratri Garba With Kirtidan Gadhvi In Toronto On 8th October

Mississauga

Hosted by Siddhartha entertainment

 

 

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Mothers Day Run - Run For Your Mom-2024 (4th Edition)

Mothers Day Run - Run For Your Mom-2024 (4th Edition)

New Delhi

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Poor Things opens LIFF 2023 on 3 November

 

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Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo in Poor Things

 

We are thrilled to open LIFF 2023 with Poor Things from Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, the winning film of the Venice Golden Lion and one of the year’s most anticipated films. Poor Things will screen at the beautifully restored Hyde Park Picture House and tickets will be available from 11 October when we launch the full LIFF 2023 programme (see more information in the next item).

Poor Things is an absurdist global odyssey celebrating female pleasure and liberation. Bella Baxter (Emma Stone) is a young woman who is brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist and embarks on a whirlwind adventure across the continents.

“Everything in it – every frame, every image, every joke, every performance – gets a gasp of excitement.” – Peter Bradshaw, Guardian

The LIFF 2023 Opening Film is presented in partnership with Film4 Productions. Backed by Film4, Poor Things is released in the UK by Searchlight Pictures on 12 January 2024.

 

 

 

 

Tickets now available for the LIFF 2023 programme launch on 11 October

 

 

Our very popular programme launch event returns this year to Vue Leeds in The Light on 11 October at 6pm and 8pm. You can see a free screening of trailers for over 40 film highlights from the LIFF 2023 programme, and you can be among the first to pick up the 92-page printed guide. Please use the link below to book your tickets for either 6pm or 8pm – up to two seats available per booking.

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Order your LIFF 2023 guide

 

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This year we're happy to announce that the LIFF 2023 guide will feature a new schedule view, designed to make it even easier to plan your day and avoid film clashes. The 92-page guide will be available for free, online and in key-venues across Yorkshire from October 12. You can also get the guide delivered directly to your home address although there will be a £3 charge per guide for postage, packaging and processing. 

 

 

 

 

Save the dates for the Fanomenon film marathons at LIFF 2023

 

On 4 November at Vue, our first SCI-FI DAY includes new films from Japan, the Czech Republic, Morocco, USA and France. On 11 November, DAY OF THE DEAD has a fantastic line-up of new horror including two UK Premieres, and on 17 November NIGHT OF THE DEAD returns with all-night film darkness, terror and gory fun – both at Hyde Park Picture House. You can book for all three Fanomenon film marathons from 11 October.

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LIFF X Light Night Leeds: Liquid Fire

 

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Light Night Leeds is the UK’s largest annual arts and light festival and returns on 12 and 13 October. LIFF is delighted to support the Liquid Fire digital installation experience at Carriageworks Theatre as part of Light Night Leeds 2023. Created by artists Valentin Fayaud and Nicolas Michel of TS/CN digital art studio in Paris, Liquid Fire is a unique and monolithic digital sculpture that can be experiences at Carriageworks on Millennium Square from 7pm to 10.30pm on 12 and 13 October. 

 

 

 

 

LIFF Presents: Feminist Riposte

 

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Wednesday 4 October / Vue Screen 11 / 7pm

Closing the current LIFF Presents season is an exclusive screening of Feminist Riposte which will screen at Vue Screen 11 on Wednesday 4 October at 7pm. By day they share stories and create posters. By night, they head to the streets, plastering the walls with slogans and reclaiming the cities as safe spaces for them to exist in. Marie Perennès and Simon Depardon's striking documentary follows women and people of marginalised genders across  France as they protest harassment, rape, femicide while challenging the authorities’ response to these issues. A rousing, intersectional documentary that highlights that not everyone's fight is the same, even if the end goal is shared. 

 

 

 

 

Black again! 50 years of BLAXPLOITATION AT HYDE PARK PICTURE HOUSE

 

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In celebration of 50 years of Blaxploitation, the Hyde Park Picture House is showing a series of Blaxploitation films presented alongside panels, talks and introductions, including the impact of women in the genre and reflections on Blaxploitation era fashion. This programme has been co-curated with Josiah Howard, expert in the Blaxploitation genre and Women of the Lens Film Festival. Highlights include screenings of Coffy, Cleopatra Jones, Black Caesar, Hell up in Harlem, Blaxploitation horror classic Blacula and a rare screening of Joe Bullet. 

 

 

 

 

digital volunteer applications now open

 

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 We are looking for Volunteers to join our Digital Content Volunteer Team who will be available between 3-19 November. Work closely with our Communications Team during the festival to help create content and promote the festival. This year we’re working on improving the digital experience with more collaborative work with other volunteers, a chance to have more creative input from start to finish and new creative roles that do not require any equipment.

Deadline to Apply: 12:00 (midday) on Monday 9 October

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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,

We've got a great week in store for you.
Carry on reading for our lineup, news of an exciting ticketed gig, a delicious break-even Bourbon, and this week's Domino winner.


Much Love
The Domino Team

 

NEWS

 

Jackson Mathod

Jackson Mathod, rising UK multi-instrumentalist, and singer, is sharing a brand new sound fusing together his love of jazz, Atlanta rap and UK beats.

On the 19th of October, Mathod is ready to unveil his new direction, characterised by evocative vocals, introspective moments, and infectious dancefloor-ready beats.
You can get the full Jackson Mathod experience with us at The Domino.
The ticket link is below, move fast to secure an early bird ticket at a bargain price.

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2023 DOMINO WEEKLY GIVEAWAY

 

Every week, one reader from our mailing list gets a limited-edition, engraved 2023 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 week's winner is…Richard Shine
We'll be in touch via email.

 

THIS WEEK'S BREAK-EVEN LIQUID

 

EH Taylor Small Batch BIB


50.0% ABV 


Named after one of the founding fathers of the bourbon industry, and great-nephew of the 12th US President, Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor. This small batch bourbon is aged inside warehouses which he built at what is now known as the Buffalo Trace Distillery, and is certified Bottled in Bond - a government guarantee of a spirits quality that Taylor himself helped introduce. Taylor was an incredibly important figure in bourbon's history, who owned a whole host of distilleries and innovated production methods that are still used today.
It's only right that the Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch lives up to his name by being absolutely amazing. Cheers!

Our Price £4.79
Usual Price £21.07
 

 

THIS WEEK LIVE AT THE DOMINO

 


 

 

FRIDAY - THE DOMINO SOUND

 

6:30pm - 8:30pm

The Oliver Wolf Duo  

Oliver wolf will be kick-starting your weekend with 2 sets of funky versions of classics. 


 

 

9:00pm - 11:15pm

Dana Ali  

Taking elements of Soul, Jazz, Blues and R&B with Latin and Funk Rhythms to create a fresh and distinctive sound, The Dana Ali Band cite as their influences India Arie, Lauren Hill, Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder.

 

11:45am - 2am

The Tone Jammers   

Featuring members of Flat Moon and Monomyth Records head honcho Bob Brazill along with a rotating cast of special guests for good measure”.

 

SATURDAY - FUNK & GROOVE

 

6:30pm - 8:30pm

The Abbey Peacock    Duo 

The super soulful Abbey Peacock is with us tonight, expect Funk Soul and Blues big hitters.

 

 

9:00pm - 11:15pm

The Oliver Wolf Band  

Oliver Wolf and his band are with us with tonight for 2 sets of funked-up versions of classics.


 

 

11:45pm - 2am

Brand New Bag     

Leeds latest Funk, Soul and Hip-Hop band.
Full of flavor, built for the dancefloor.

 

SUNDAY - HARDBOP

 

8pm - 11:00pm 

The Simon Henry Trio

Saxophone trio featuring Alex 'The Fish' Fisher on Tenor Sax, Elliot Roffe on Double Bass, and Simon Henry on Drums. They breathe new life into timeless jazz standards. Playing the music of Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane and many more.
Immerse yourself in their captivating sound.

 

 

 

 

The Domino Club,
The Grand Arcade, Leeds (map)


 

 

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Autumn Sessions @ Seven



 
South Asian Arts UK  returns on Friday 6th October 7pm with SAMRaga & Sonali Natta presenting a double bill evening that is a great opportunity to experience the diversity within Indian classical music. £15 Standard, £7 Concession, £5 Under 30s.

On Saturday 7th October 4-6pm, look forward to the special ‘Autumn Sessions’ Launch Concert : Duncan and Nick Hall plus John Carey. Duncan and Nick Hall (Guitars /Vocals) have performed around Europe, sharing bills with the likes of Fairport Convention, whilst adding ex-Magna Carta fiddle player John Carey to their line-up has broadened their sound. Seven Bar. PWYF. Organised by MEWL Music.

Also on Saturday 7th October 7.30pm, Miranda Arieh / Duncan Evans and The Weeping Starlight perform with a gloriously eccentric alt-pop from Miranda Arieh and intense and cathartic post-punk melancholia from Duncan Evans and The Weeping Starlight. £10.
 
JazzLeeds - Liz Fletcher is the jazz offering on Sunday 8th October, 1.30-4pm. Acclaimed as one of the leading jazz singers in the UK, Liz appears with a trio of top northern jazz musicians, Dean Masser on sax, Richard Wetherall on piano and Steve Berry on bass. £12 /£10. Under 16s free.
 
And don't forget the Seven Quiz also on Sunday 8th October 7pm, this and every Sunday. Test your knowledge in a relaxed atmosphere – a great way to end the weekend with friends. £5 per team entry.Prizes. Seven Bar

Also, this weekend, our Pop-Up - Blake's Bites with All Day Breakfast burger plus Main Menu of European flavours. Friday 6h October from 5pm, Saturday 7th October from 12 noon and Sunday 8th October from 12 noon.

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.

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Hi,

As the leaves start to change and the air turns crisp, we're excited to share the incredible live music experiences October has in store. 

As the Leeds International Chamber Season, Leeds International Piano Series and Lunchtime Chamber Music series begin this month, there's plenty of choice for every musical taste.

And, we're absolutely delighted to announce the world premiere of Four Seasons of the Caribbean - a commission in partnership with Riley Theatre and Northern School of Contemporary Dance that provides a 21st century response to Antonio Vivaldi's masterpiece, The Four Seasons. This brand new work celebrates the sounds and feelings of the Caribbean population in Britain, Black British composers' legacy and descendants of the Windrush generation. Read on to find out more. 

See you at a concert soon, 
Leeds International Concert Season

 

 

Upcoming concerts

 

 

 

Orsino Ensemble

Embark on a captivating journey through the world of French chamber music and beyond with the Orsino Ensemble.

Orsino Ensemble's mission is to shine a light on the breadth of wonderful woodwind music. Here the ensemble showcases works for a combination of flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon and piano from French masters Germaine Tailleferre, Darius Milhaud, Francis Poulenc, Camille Saint-Saëns, and André Caplet.

Tue 3 October, 7.30pm
The Venue, Leeds Conservatoire

 

 

 

 

Louis Lortie

Canadian pianist Louis Lortie, a Leeds International Piano Competition prize winner who has gone on to have a distinguished career delighting audiences around the world, opens the 23/24 Leeds International Piano Series. He performs all the études of one the greatest piano composers of all time, Frédéric Chopin.

Mon 9 October, 7.30pm
The Venue, Leeds Conservatoire

Presented in association with Leeds International Piano Competition

 

 

 

 

Manchester Collective: LAD

Evoking the haze and heady atmosphere of underground clubs, violinist Rakhi Singh and guitarist Alan Keary (aka Shunya) come together to venture into unknown sound worlds. Julia Wolfe’s LAD, originally written for nine bagpipes and reimagined here for one loud violin, meets JS Bach’s iconic Chaconne and Steve Reich’s hypnotic Electric Counterpoint.

Wed 19 October, 7.45pm
Howard Assembly Room

Presented in partnership with Opera North

 

 

 

 

Sean Shibe

In a typically wide-ranging programme, guitarist Sean Shibe explores French musical connections through music from the 17th century right up to the present day. Sean's programme features age-old Scottish lute manuscripts, Manuel de Falla’s Homenaje, popular dance-inspired works by Thomas Adès and Francis Poulenc, and much more.

Tue 31 October, 7.30pm
The Venue, Leeds Conservatoire

 

 

Lunchtime music in Leeds

 

 

 

 

Lunchtime Organ Music

This month's performers include prize-winning organist Eleni Keventsidou (2 Oct), a welcome return from Richard Gowers (9 Oct), the first organ and voice concert since the series moved to Leeds Cathedral with soprano Sofia Livotov (pictured) and City Organist Darius Battiwalla (16 Oct), Durham Cathedral organist Daniel Cook (23 Oct), and St Peter's Singers with delightful English choral music (30 Oct).

Can't join us in person? No problem! Recitals will be available to watch on our website and YouTube channel for 30 days post concert.

Mondays, 1.15pm
Leeds Cathedral 
Free admission, simply turn up and enjoy the music!

 

 

 

 

Lunchtime Chamber Music

The series kicks off this month with plenty of incredible musicians from Yorkshire and beyond! Clarinet and piano duo Jonathan Leibovitz and Joseph Havlat open the series (pictured, 4 Oct), followed by performances from pianist Khrystyna Mykhailichenko (11 Oct), the captivating harp and clarinet sounds of Eos Duo (18 Oct), and cellist Bartholomew LaFollette with pianist Alison Rhind performing two epic 20th-century cello sonatas (25 Oct).

Wednesdays, 1.05pm
The Venue, Leeds Conservatoire
Free admission, simply turn up and enjoy the music!

 

 

An unmissable world premiere in Leeds...

 

 

 

 

 

Four Seasons of the Caribbean

Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons is a well-known piece of classical music that musically characterises all four meteorological seasons of the year. Four Seasons of the Caribbean is a 21st-century response to this classical masterpiece that blends the sounds and feelings of the Caribbean population in Britain.

Composers Philip Herbert, Cassie Kinoshi, Renell Shaw, and Ayanna Witter-Johnson (pictured above in order) were each commissioned to write a ‘season’ to contribute to the growing catalogue of ‘four seasons’ pieces in the repertoire. The result is a unique blend of sounds, both traditional and modern, featuring a solo violinist, a steel-pan player, and the outstanding Manchester Camerata orchestra.

Join us for the world premiere to celebrate Black British composers’ legacy and descendants of the Windrush generation. Mesmerising beats await!

Sat 25 November, 7.30pm & Sun 26 November, 3pm
Riley Theatre, Northern School of Contemporary Dance

 

 

Light Night illuminates Leeds

 

 

 

Light Night Leeds 2023

Leeds is full of dreamers and dreams can make the impossible possible. Themed around "Future Dreaming", this two-night spectacle shines a new light on some of Leeds' most familiar locations thanks to a compelling programme of more than 50 mesmerising projections, displays and artworks. Highlights include Theatre of Illuminations on Millennium Square, Emergence at The Tetley, and Evanescent at Leeds Dock (pictured) - a stunning, larger-than-life artwork standing at eight metres tall!

Thu 12 & Fri 13 October, from 6.30pm
Free admission, Leeds city centre

 

 

Leeds International Concert Season

Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press 3 Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3AD
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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. 

 

Green Libraries, exciting Fantasy exhibition, Light Night and more!

 

 

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Leeds Libraries Newsletter - October 2023

Welcome

We are looking forward to a busy autumn with Green Libraries Week, our Fantasy exhibition and programme of events, Light Night and more. Get the full lowdown here!

If you're not already, make sure you're following us on social media to get the latest news and see what we're up to. You can also check out our What's On in Leeds Libraries page on Leeds Inspired for more details.


 

Green Libraries Week

This year, Libraries Week is Green Libraries Week, celebrating our work around sustainability and climate change. We’re excited to be launching a series of special FREE events focused mainly around Horsforth Library & Community Hub during Green Libraries Week, 2-8 October 2023.


 

Green Digi Drop-In

Digi Drop-In Specials at Community Hub & Libraries

  • Monday 2 October 10.30-11.30am at Horsforth & 11.00-12.00pm at Moor Allerton
  • Tuesday 3 October 10.30-11.30am, Seacroft
  • Wednesday 4 October 1.00-2.00pm, Garforth
  • Thursday 5 October 10.30-11.30am at Pudsey & 1.00-2.00pm at Hunslet

Drop in and and find out how to lower your carbon footprint with our helpful guide, which you can also find hereBring your own device or use a library PC.  


 

Green story & rhymeStory & Rhyme Special

Wednesday 4 October 10.30-11.30am, Horsforth Community Hub & Library

For under 5s and their families - celebrate nature with stories and song, with lots of inspiring books to borrow afterwards! 

 


 

Book outsideHorsforth Climate Action Pop-Ups

  • Saturday 7 October: Sustainability and Food
  • Saturday 4 November: Active Travel  

A monthly pop-up to talk all things climate and sustainability. October’s will celebrate Apple Day with a focus on sustainable food. Pop into Horsforth Community Hub & Library and say hello between 10am and 12.30pm.

You'll find more information in our listings on Leeds Inspired here


 

Fantasy

Fantasy: Realms of Imagination

Gather your fellow adventurers and step through your library’s portal into the realms of fantasy as it has never been chronicled before. Who knows where your journey will lead… 

We can't wait to present this new touring exhibition from the British Library’s Living Knowledge Network at Leeds Central Library, supplemented by an exciting programme of author events, livestreams, family workshops, theatre performances, talks and film screenings in libraries across Leeds. It's all taking place from November until February 2024. 

Exhibition Launch and Panel Event

Thursday 9 November: preview from 5.30pm, panel event at 6pm. 

We're bringing together Adrian Tchaikovsky, RJ Barker and Elizabeth Dearnley, three contemporary writers from the worlds of science-fiction, folktales and fantasy. Reading from their own books, they will journey through rich and varied imaginary realms inhabited by curious creatures, brutal conflicts, perilous adventures and epic quests. This is a unique opportunity to hear the UK’s foremost fantasy writers in conversation, and you can purchase books on the night.

Book your free ticket here

Look out for our special bulletin in a couple of weeks with details of the full programme!


 

Reading Well books

10 October is World Mental Health Day

Leeds Libraries carry the Reading Well for Mental Health collections. This selection of books provides helpful information and support for managing common mental health conditions, or dealing with difficult feelings and experiences. Some books also include personal stories from people who are living with or caring for someone with mental health needs. Search our library catalogue and reserve your book today.

For local support, take a look at the Mindwell mental health website. They provide quick and easy access to up-to-date information for all adults in Leeds.


 

Light Night 2023

Light Night 2023: Future Dreaming

Leeds Central Library will be taking part in the UK's largest annual arts and lights festival on Friday 13 October. The ground floor will be open from 6pm to 10pm with a range of fun activities for families to enjoy, as well as a chill out zone and some fabulous light effects and projections. We can't wait!

More information on Light Night can be found here.


Get Online Week 16-22 October

Get Online Week

We have a whole host of events for all ages to inspire people to get online.

For young people aged 8 and up we have code clubs at Central Library, the Compton Centre, Garforth, Bramley, Seacroft and Hunslet Community Hubs and Libraries. These free clubs are a great way for young people interested in computing to meet new friends and play with exciting technology while learning important skills.

For those aged 12 and up we are running eSports gamers groups. We have space for up to eight gamers with four playing at a time, while the other four provide lively commentary!

Find out more about code clubs and eSports and book a free place here

We have several digital drop-ins at libraries around the city where anyone who needs a bit of support using their device, or who wants to learn a bit more about how getting online can help them, can come along and speak to a friendly librarian. Find times and locations here 


Find out more

Did you know we have 3 further library newsletters, where you can find out more about family friendly activities, local history and books and reading? Sign up here:

Thank you for reading our latest newsletter. We look forward to welcoming you soon - get in touch or find your local library


 

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What's on at Pictureville

Welcome to the weekly listings.

Last week saw the brilliant Widescreen Weekend Film Festival at Pictureville. Many thanks to all who came out for a fantastic long weekend of cinema - we're already excited for the next one.

If you're wondering where your next film fix will come from, don't despair as we have a packed programme for you this October. Keep scrolling for news on Ken Loach's latest and some exciting new film seasons.

 

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.

 

 

 

Screening This Week (6 – 12 October)

 

 

The Old Oak

THE OLD OAK (15)

Screening daily, see website for full listings

Ken Loach’s latest drama follows the last standing pub in a once thriving mining community. 

'It contains moments of blistering power... the final message of hope is resolutely upbeat and desperately needed.'

- The Guardian

 

 

Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight in Midnight Cowboy

MIDNIGHT COWBOY (18)

Sat 20.00; Sun 15.00

After a brief break for Widescreen Weekend, our exhilarating season Look Who's Back continues with this gritty New York drama.

The only X-rated film to ever win the Best Picture Oscar, Midnight Cowboy follows the unlikely friendship between Joe Buck and sickly con man Rico ‘Ratso’ Rizzo as the two navigate the dangers of the big city.

 

 

Still from Sorry to Bother You

SORRY TO BOTHER YOU (15)

Thu 19.45

Our Black History Month season begins at Pictureville with this outrageous comedy that follows a black telemarketer who becomes highly successful after adopting a ‘white voice’.

Sorry to Bother You is part of a selection of four modern masterpieces from black creatives, curated in collaboration with Lucas Bywater, a Bradford-born programmer and film student. 

 

 

Brother

BROTHER (15)

Fri 12.30; Tue 12.20

Decades-spanning family drama dubbed 'The Canadian Moonlight'.

 

Windjammer

A LITTLE LIFE (18)

Wed 18.00

Visionary director Ivo van Hove’s stage production of the million-copy bestseller by Hanya Yanagihara.

 

 

Past Lives

PAST LIVES (12A)

Fri 17.50; Sat 15.00; Mon 12.25 and 20.00; Tue 17.35; Thu 14.30

A24's latest romance continues to get rave reviews from critics and audiences alike

 

Toy Story

WINDJAMMER [ACCESSIBLE SCREENING] (U)

Sun 18.00

A spectacular journey, captured in the splendour of three-panel Cinemiracle.

 

 

 

 

Kids' Club

 

Kids' Club shows the best in family films every weekend for the reduced price of £3.

Please note that these screenings are aimed at children under 12 and their grown ups. Unaccompanied adults will not be permitted.

 

The Princess and the Frog

THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG (U)

Sat and Sun 10.30

Hop in on the adventures of Tiana and Prince Naveen as part of our Disney 100 film screenings. 

 

 

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Uptight

UPTIGHT (18)

Screening 14 and 15 October

Our Look Who's Back season continues with this vital drama set in the aftermath of Martin Luther King’s assassination.

 

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT PICTUREVILLE

Screening 12 – 30 October

A selection of four masterpieces from black creatives, curated in collaboration with Lucas Bywater, a Bradford-born programmer and film student

 

 

Widescreen Weekend Film Festival. Big bold and in Bradford. 28 Sep – 2 Oct 2023.

IT'S ALIVE!

21 October – 31 October

Meet the minds behind the monsters this October, with a selection of films from silent era sci-fi to ‘80s body horror, including a Frankenstein double bill on Halloween night.

 

Stop Making Sense

STOP MAKING SENSE (PG)

Screening from 14 October

Talking Heads’ glorious concert film is back in cinemas on the 40th anniversary of its release.

 

 

 

 

Pictureville is open seven days a week. Our IMAX and Cubby Broccoli screen are temporarily closed until summer 2024, as part of the National Science and Media Museum's once-in-a-generation transformation.

 

 

 

 


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Read Kirklees: 2023 October

Contents:

  • Green Libraries Week
  • Wainwright Prize winners
  • Together We Read
  • Go Citizen
  • Theory Test Pro
  • Black History Month
  • Menopause Awareness
  • Creative Kirklees
  • Ticketsource
  • Overdrive / Libby app updates

Green Libraries Week

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Libraries Week is an annual showcase and celebration of the best that libraries have to offer. Each year we pick a theme and explore the innovative and surprising things that libraries are doing to support their communities.

In 2023, Libraries Week becomes Green Libraries Week! Between the 2nd and 8th October, we are celebrating the work going on in libraries across the UK focused on sustainability and climate change.

eAudio and eBooks: Green Libraries collection

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Browse, download and read titles from our Green Libraries collection

 


Wainwright Prize winners

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Named after nature writer Alfred Wainwright, the prizes are awarded to the work which best reflects Wainwright’s core values and include a celebration of nature and our natural environment or a warning of the dangers to it across the globe.

Discover the other titles nominated in 2023 along with past winners and nominees at: wainwrightprize.com

Search our online catalogue to borrow or reserve these and so many more.

 

eAudio and eBooks: Wainwright Prize collection

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Browse, download and read titles from our Wainwright Prize collection

 


Together We Read: Digital Book Club

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The Together We Read UK digital book club connects readers through UK public libraries with a featured title for two weeks each year. From October 10 - 24, enjoy R.F. Kuang’s Yellowface with no waiting list as an ebook or audiobook and participate in an online discussion with other book fans from across the country.

White lies. Dark humor. Deadly consequences… Bestselling sensation Juniper Song is not who she says she is, she didn’t write the book she claims she wrote, and she is most certainly not Asian American – in this chilling and hilariously cutting novel from R.F. Kuang, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel.

Available via kirklees.overdrive.com/ and libbyapp.com on October 10.

 


Online Resources: Go Citizen

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Go Citizen is a study package for people preparing for the Life in the UK or British citizenship test. Includes the latest official study materials and hundreds of practice test questions.

Available at all libraries and at home or wherever you are on the interweb.

kirklees.gocitizen.co.uk

 


Online Resources: Theory Test Pro

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Theory Test Pro is a highly realistic online simulation of the UK's driving theory tests for all vehicle categories.

It contains all the official test questions licensed from the DVSA, the people who set the tests.

Available at all libraries and at home or wherever you are on the interweb.

kirklees.theorytestpro.co.uk

 


Black History Month

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Join us in ‘Saluting Our Sisters’ and the #WEMATTER movement during Black History Month 2023

The theme Saluting our Sisters pays homage to black women who had contributions ignored, ideas appropriated, and voices silenced

 

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Browse, download and read titles from our Black History Month collection

 


World Menopause Day: October 18

Books to give you the tools you need to embrace menopause and peri-menopause and help make it a positive time. A wide range of diet, medical, yoga, holistic and natural approaches and some fiction thrown in that many will find very relatable!

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Browse, download and read titles from our Menopause Awareness collection

 


Regular Events at Kirklees Libraries

Creative Kirklees

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Find out the where and the when of regular events such as Lego Clubs, Storytimes and Craft groups across our libraries.

Go to www.creativekirklees.com and search using #KirkleesLibraries

 


Bookable events at Kirklees Libraries

Ticketsource

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For events with partner organisations and touring performances.

Go to www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkleeslibraries

 


eAudio and eBooks: Libby app updates

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Libby for Amazon Fire tablets
Libby is now available to download from the Amazon Appstore. Going forward, users with Amazon Fire tablets should download Libby directly from the Amazon Appstore instead of manually sideloading the app.

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We will soon make users’ borrowing history from the OverDrive app and your library’s OverDrive website available on their Timeline in Libby. This update will take place over the next several days and will allow users to keep track of all titles they previously borrowed from your digital collection in one place. Learn more on Libby Help.

Support for additional languages
Libby now supports these additional languages: Korean, Malay, Tamil, Danish, Icelandic, and British English. Review Libby Help for a full list of supported languages and steps to change your language in the app.

While this update does not affect the languages of the content in your collection, you can find ebooks and audiobooks in over 100 languages in OverDrive Marketplace.

 


PressReader and the Libby app

Our digital magazine and newspaper service can now be accessed from within the Libby app. Select the Pressreader icon from within Libby and follow the on-screen instructions.

Pressreader - many languagesDigital Magazines and Newspapers

Choose from over 7,300 national and international titles to read online or download for offline convenience.
Complimentary access with your Kirklees library card and PIN for 30 days before you have to sign in again.
Create a collection of favourite titles, search and add new ones.
Share articles through email and social media, or save and organize them into categories with labels for quick and easy access.


For more details along with details of the text-to-speech and instant translation options, see our PressReader catalogue at: www.pressreader.com

 

 


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Darker nights are drawing in and the leaves have begun to fall, which means cosy season has officially arrived.

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Before you know it Christmas will be here, so make sure to schedule in some self-care to recharge before the festivities commence.

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All-encompassing classical

Stay warm, dry and entertained with our Classical Music Autumn/Winter 2023/24 programme, now in full swing. Hear the music of your favourite composer performed in concert, as works by Ligeti, Gershwin, Bach, Colridge-Taylor, Zimmer, Bologne and Haydn reverberate within our halls. 

 

Ligeti via Aimard

 

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Ligeti 100: Pierre-Laurent Aimard in Recital

SAT 14 OCT

‘Aimard … has become the definitive interpreter of this technically fearsome keyboard writing’ - The Guardian

One of today’s greatest pianists plays dazzling music by the mischievous modernist master György Ligeti, whose centenary is being celebrated this year.

 

 

Journey through composers

 

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Randall Goosby in Recital

FRI 13 OCT
Inspiring music by three great Black composers and their contemporaries are at the heart of this thrilling programme from two fast-rising superstar performers.

 

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Benjamin Grosvenor: Bach, Chopin, Gubaidulina & Liszt

WED 18 OCT

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Michael Barenboim & West-Eastern Divan Ensemble

SAT 11 NOV

 

 

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Orchestra playing the Music of Zimmer vs Williams

 

The Music of Zimmer vs. Williams

FRI 17 NOV

Be whisked away on epic adventures at a concert that spotlights unforgettable scores from two of the world’s greatest film composers.

 

 

Resident Orchestras

 

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Chineke! Orchestra: Haydn, Bologne, Beethoven

SUN 15 OCT

Travel through pre- and post-revolutionary Paris, where musical and political ambitions collide in the works of Haydn, Bologne and Beethoven.

 

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Canellakis Conducts Shostakovich

SAT 28 OCT

Music wrought from blood, fire and steel: the London Philharmonic Orchestra presents Shostakovich’s mighty Eighth Symphony.

 

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Haydn: First and Last

WED 25 OCT

Trace the passage of Joseph Haydn – from young trailblazer to famed composer – at the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment’s 2023/24 season-opening concert.

 

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Marin Alsop Conducts Rhapsody in Blue

THU 19 OCT

A high-octane all-American programme featuring the Marcus Roberts Trio opens the Philharmonia Orchestra’s series Let Freedom Ring.

 

 

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Elgar's Symphony No.1

SUN 29 OCT

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is joined by Nikolai Lugansky to perform Rachmaninov’s lyrical Piano Concerto No.2.

 

 

Reflections in Light and Music

THU 19 OCT | ST ANDREW'S HOLBORN

Come and hear one of London’s most dynamic choirs as they perform a varied programme of choral music on the theme of light and reflection, with music spanning over 400 years, including Nathanial Dett, William Byrd, Janet Wheeler, Joanna Marsh and the beautiful Lux Aeterna by Morten Lauridsen.

 

 

Azrieli Music Prizes 2023

SUN 15 OCT | CADOGAN HALL

Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Steven Mercurio will perform the 2022 Azrieli Music Prize Winning compositions Aharon Harlap, Iman Habibi and Rita Ueda. Hosted by Georgia Mann. 20% off with CADOGAN20

 

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Last chance to see Beyond the Little Black Dress

 

There’s only three weeks left to see Beyond the Little Black Dress, at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh until Sun 29 Oct. 

From design classics to cutting-edge catwalk creations, the exhibition deconstructs this iconic garment and examines the radical power of the colour black in fashion.

Whether you've not been before or are keen to come back for a second viewing, don't miss your opportunity to see what The Times called "a model fashion exhibition".

 

 

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"Stylish, surprising, sexy" The Times

 

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Fashionably Late

 

Fri 6 Oct, 19:30–22:30

Don't miss this fashion-themed late-night extravaganza in the beautiful setting of the National Museum of Scotland.

 

 

 

Stories and films from the exhibition

 

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100 years of the little black dress

 

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Preparing garments for display

 

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Student project: designing in black 

 

 

Members go free

 

Visit Beyond the Little Black Dress as many times as you like with National Museums Scotland Membership. Members also get discounts in our shops, cafés and to some of our events.

 

 

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From books and prints to mugs and T-shirts, browse our Beyond the Little Black Dress collection online.

 

 

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What’s happening in Edinburgh in October 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to October in Edinburgh. The days may be getting cooler but there’s still plenty of things to do in the city that’ll warm the spirits – and we don’t just mean the spooky kind!

From cocktail and storytelling festivals to fun half-term activities, a trip to Edinburgh this October has something for all the family.
 

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What's On: Edinburgh Events
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Taking a closer look at the wardrobe staple, there’s just a few weeks left to see the stunning Beyond the Little Black Dress at the National Museum of Scotland, while Monarchs of the Glen opens at Dovecot Studios and explores the international history of a Scottish icon.

The city’s incredible cocktail culture takes centre stage as Edinburgh Cocktail Week returns for ten days of cocktails, pop-ups, live music, street food and entertainment.

If you’re a fan of films, TV and comic books then you won’t want to miss Comic Con Scotland, taking place at the Royal Highland Centre. Or why not settle down and enjoy the magic of storytelling, music, songs and ballads with the Scottish International Storytelling Festival’s programme of captivating events.

The night skies will be brightened by several events taking place this month. Wondrous Woods will be illuminating the beautiful grounds of Gosford House in East Lothian, while Fawkes Festival features magnificent fireworks displays and entertainment for all the family. Rounding off the month, and marking the transition from summer to winter, Samhuinn Fire Festival will treat visitors to a breathtaking performance of fire, drumming, acrobatics and theatre.

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Evenings in Edinburgh

 

 

Nights out in Edinburgh can be as vibrant or as gentle as you wish, with the city taking on a wonderful atmosphere.

From unique places to dine,where scenic views across the city are the perfect accompaniment to stunning food, to cosy bars where the welcome is always warm.

Take a trip to one of our world-renowned theatres and be captivated by performances of all genres or dance the night away in one of the city’s atmospheric live music venues.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ten beautiful autumn walks in Edinburgh

 

 

As the leaves turn glorious shades of red and gold, there’s nothing better to warm the soul than a walk in Edinburgh’s outdoors.

Whether it’s coast or countryside, here’s our top ten walks to enjoy at this time of year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Family events for October half-term

 

 

Edinburgh has plenty of fun lined-up for the October half-term break.

Whether you fancy going to a kid-friendly event at one of Edinburgh’s museums, embracing all things autumn, or getting involved in outdoor activities, all your family fun is covered.

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Embrace the spooky season

 

 

Halloween is almost here and Edinburgh’s got a selection of eerie entertainment on offer and, as always, its more treat than trick!

From pumpkin picking to spooky trails, have a look at our top picks and choose the right haunt for you this Halloween.

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Who needs CGI when you've got the Cliffs of Moher? Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince get a little help from Ireland's landscapes.

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As the seasons change and the hedgerows grow thick with bramble and berry, we’re excited to announce our Autumn Price Freeze.

From now until the 16th of October, all our prices are frozen, which means you can secure your perfect 2024 trip at its best possible price.



With a selection of new trips on our website, alongside our classic departures – there’s no better time to book your next adventure. Plus, with the option of changing your trip dates up to 10 weeks before departure, you can relax knowing your booking is flexible.



If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to drop us a line or call our friendly team at: +353 (0)91 457 898 or toll free from North America at: 1-844-235-6240. Our office hours are 9.00 am - 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday IST.

 

 

 

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Highlights of Ireland

 

 

 

 

 

Highlights of Ireland

 

 

 

 

 

From the Causeway Coast to Killarney National Park join us on a fantastic hiking trip that traverses the highlights of Ireland’s incredible coastline. Visit the Giant’s Causeway and the Cliffs of Moher. Accompanied by a brilliant guide, immerse yourself in the beauty, history, and culture of Ireland.

 

 

 

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Connemara’s Atlantic Edge

 

 

 

 

 

Connemara’s Atlantic Edge

 

 

 

 

 

Follow in the footsteps of St Patrick as you follow ancient pilgrimage routes through the wild and exceptional beauty of Connemara and Co. Mayo. Ascend some of Ireland’s most spectacular mountains and enjoy stunning and ever-changing views. An amazing adventure – one not to be missed.

 

 

 

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Donegal From Cliffs to Coast

 

 

 

 

 

Donegal From Cliffs to Coast

 

 

 

 

 

Discover the breathtaking region of Donegal in the best way possible – on two wheels. Ride from the cliffs at Slieve League, through the desolate beauty of Glenveagh National Park, to the glittering shores of Lough Swilly and beyond. Enjoy delicious food, cosy lodgings and lovely company on this unforgettable trip.

 

 

 

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You might best know Jersey for its breathtaking beaches and fabulous food offering. But scratch beneath the surface and you'll discover an island that's as interesting as it is beautiful... Sitting at cultural crossroads, drawing from both British and French influences, our unique continental flavours conjur a vibrant artistic and cultural scene that will surprise and delight.

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Discover the jewel of Jersey: 

St. Brelade's Bay Hotel

 

Nestled in picturesque St. Brelade's bay, this four-star hotel offers a unique blend of luxury and history. With stunning sea views and lush gardens, it's a real sanctuary for relaxation. Tuck into delicious dishes celebrating Jersey's abundant local produce or relax and unwind with a rejuvinating treatment at the state of the art spa. Experience comfort, elegance, and top-notch amenities at St. Brelade's Bay Hotel.

 

Exclusive offer: As a special treat for our valued newsletter subscribers, St. Brelade's Bay Hotel is offering an exclusive 20% discount on stays until the end of the year. To take advantage of this incredible offer, make sure to book your stay by 15 October.

 

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As a crown dependency, our little island has its very own laws... It was once, quite strangely, against the law for a farmer to knit during fishing season. And in that charming way we like to confuse and confound, Jersey also has it's very own language... Jèrriais! But even if you can't pronounce our place names, there'll always be a friendly local nearby who's happy to help.

 

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This September, we welcomed a host of authors to the island as part of the Jersey Festival of Words. This got us thinking about our favourite places to get stuck into a good book in Jersey. From beautiful bays, to isolated offshore reefs, cosy pubs with roaring fires to soaring clifftops overlooking the Atlantic coast - you'll be sure to find your perfect reading nook on our curiously Brit...(ish) island. 

 

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If you can't bear the thought of leaving your pooch at home when you head off on your holidays, then this news will be music to your ears...

 

Condor Ferries has just announced that its new Islander Ferry, due to come into service in November, will have six pet-friendly cabins. Sleep in comfort, with your pooch by your side, and wake up in time for bacon rolls and walkies by the Jersey seaside!

 

Get prepped for your pet-friendly getaway with our handy guide.

 

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This autumn, stir up a "báchin" to cook up some butter that's not really a butter; guide a horse around the pressoir to mash up an appley brew that has quenched the island's thirst for centuries, gather around the Hamptonne hearth to listen to ghostly tales, tuck into a local feast as part of one of October's dining festivals or explore the concept of 'home' at ArtHouse Jersey's latest exhibition.

 

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Save 30% at Greenhills Country House Hotel

 

Nestled within the "green lanes" of Jersey, the Greenhills Country House Hotel is set within a building that dates back to 1674, offering a unique blend of luxury and Jersey charm.

 

This fantastic short break deal offers 30% off when you book a minimum of three nights for stays between 10 October and 14 December (including a lovely Full English breakfast).

 

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Three nights at the Pomme d'Or from £255

 

The Pomme d'Or (or 'The Pomme' as its affectionately known) is superbly located in central St. Helier and has been welcoming guests with warm, friendly hospitality for 180 years.

 

This autumn, Channel Islands Direct is offering three nights here from £255 per person, including a Full English breakfast throughout your stay. This flexible offer allows customers to travel comfortably by sea or air from a large selection of regional airports.

 

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Luxury autumn break at The Atlantic

 

The Atlantic Hotel combines breathtaking ocean views with its award-winning Ocean Restaurant to create one of the most luxurious hotels in Jersey.

 

Embrace the autumn with a glorious three night stay at this fabulous coastal retreat, from £340 per person. Choose between the half-board package including a three-course dinner each evening or the more flexible bed & breakfast option.

 

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Spooktacular goings on in Dorset

Halloween stays and events in Dorset this half term.

 

 

Spooky Stays

 

We have a limited number of self-catering holidays remaining for half term at Highlands End, Golden Cap & Sandyholme.

Touring and camping pitches are only available at Highlands End this half term

All stays are bookable online or by calling the bookings office 01308 426947 (10am - 4pm)


 

 

 

Halloween Events at Martin's Bar & Restaurant

 

Monday 23rd October - Childrens Storytime Party

An exciting themed party with stories, games and entertainment.

What to expect:
Themed stories and games. Prize Giveaways, A disco with dancing, Bubble/snow machines

Friday 27th October - Pumpkin Carving Competition & Halloween Disco
Carve your pumpkin at home or outside your accommodation to us to take part in the competition.
A spooky disco, fun for all the family - 6pm -9pm

There’s plenty to keep the kids entertained and the bar will be open and serving drinks for all the parents.
Dress up in your best costumes!

 

 

 

 

Our top 5 family friendly Halloween days out.

Abbotsbury Swannery

Pumpkin Trail, Creative Crafts, Spooky Spells & Pirates. All Children £1 of FREE if in fancy dress (when accompanied by a paying adult)


Vurlands Farm
Fright Nights, Spooky Trail with Live Actors, Pumpkin and Light Trail for the ‘Smaller Pumpkins’, Children’s Halloween Disco, Soft Play 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th October, 6pm - 9pm. Follow their Facebook for updates.

Farmer Palmers
Pumpkin Picking and Daily 'Trick or Treat' Tractor Rides

Sandworld Weymouth
FREE entry for adults and kids in full fancy dress. As well as the amazing sand sculptures, there’s also a Halloween hunt and a sand pumpkin carving competition.

Mapperton Gardens
Explore the gardens through the Halloween Garden Trail with a series of clues as you find all the spooky areas hidden within the grounds. Fancy dress is encouraged.

 

 

 

 


Roast on the Coast Sunday Carvery

Our popular Sunday carvery, is served every Sunday from 12pm-4pm, with 3 types of meat available, a Moroccan Style Nut Roast and a limited alternative menu available, there is something to suit all.

Don’t forget to leave room for pudding.

View our menu and prices

Booking is essential, you can book online here. If all of the online allocation is booked, please call the team on 01308 426919 who will advise you of remaining space we may have.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lawrence Batley Theatre

 

Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, HD1 2SP

Box Office: 01484 430528

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

escape to Blenheim Palace Lodge Retreat this winter

accommodation spotlight: Vanbrugh Lodge

The Vanbrugh Lodge is the perfect choice if you are a group of four. With 2 bedrooms both featuring an ensuite and a centre lounge with a fully fitted kitchen.

upcoming events at Blenheim Palace

Visit Blenheim Palace whilst you are staying at Blenheim Palace Lodge Retreat this winter. From exploring the palace grounds to enjoying the seasonal events they have on there is so much to see and do to suit all. Click the link below to see what’s on at Blenheim Palace this winter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great value family breaks including tickets to amazing attractions from only £169

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Plus Vittorio Angelone, Sam Campbell & Cultural Comedy Tours in our Galleries


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Oct 9, 7:15 PM - 8:00 PM

ZUMBA 💃🏼 FIRST CLASS FREE

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Saturday, Oct 7

Charity masquerade ball ....

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Friday, Oct 6

Community Car Bootie Sale

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