Spring Sessions continue on Saturday 19th April, 4-6pm, with The Rhythm Section, Leeds based organ trio playing their own take on tunes from Booker T & The MG’s, Kenny Burrell, Ramsey Lewis and Little Walter to The Doors, Steely Dan and more....along with original instrumentals.. Seven Bar. Pay What You Feel. Organised by MEWL Music.
And on Sunday 20th April, 2-4pm, JazzLeeds – April Jazz Cafe and Jam Session. Come and join in or just enjoy the fun. All styles and levels welcome – vocals and instrumentals – it’s all about the vibe. The jazz leeds trio will be there in support. Phil Green will be your MC.Seven Venue. Pay What You Feel.
And later on Sunday 20th April 7.30pm, the Seven Quiz is a great way to end the weekend with friends and test your knowledge in a relaxed atmosphere. Seven Bar. £5 per team entry. With prizes.
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.
Slung Low at Temple, Leeds, LS11 9UD Thursday 24th April 2025 7.30pm
The School of Night is 20!!!
Twenty years ago The School of Night made its first appearance, at Shakespeare's Globe in London. Since then, its unique blend of literary improvisation has been seen all over the UK (Hay, Latitude and Edinburgh festivals, National Theatre, British Library) and beyond (in the US, Malaysia and all over Europe) as well as appearing on many radio shows, including BBC Radio's The Verb.
The School has appeared for Slung Low several times, most recently in 2023 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of The Complete Works' publication - and we are delighted to be back again, performing new work by Shakespeare and others summoned from thin air!
‘Never trust a man who, when left alone in a room with a tea cosy, doesn’t try it on.’ Billy Connolly
Important Information
The performance will be outside so please dress for the weather!
Slung Low at Temple is at 131 Water Lane, Leeds, LS11 9UD.
The entrance is on Bath Road just round the corner
If travelling by car, please park on Bath Road. There is no charge for on-street parking after 1830
We are 10 mins walk from the South Entrance of Leeds Train Station
There will be a bar and hot drinks available
The show is Pay What You Decide. You pay after the event, in cash or by card.
What a ride! We're 8! To celebrate we've got a massive 13 acts playing this week that includes 3 for our birthday on the 17th!
This week you can expect: Jazz Singers, Emerging artists, The best 8th birthday ever, Funk, Soul, Blues, Brass Bands, a special bar takeover and a whole lot of love.
Carry on reading for the news, this week's Domino winner, the band line-up, and the weekly break-even bottle.
Much Love The Domino Team
NEWS
The Domino 8th Birthday!
To celebrate hitting 8 years old we're treating the 17th like a Saturday night with 3 of our favourite acts playing for us from 7pm right through until 1am! If that wasn't enough, world top 50 bar Calooh Callay are traveling up from London to do a bar takeover, These guys are the embodiment of hospitality. Ours 8th birthday will be one to remember.
2025 DOMINO WEEKLY GIVEAWAY
Domino Winner
Every week, one reader from our mailing list gets a limited-edition, engraved 2025 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…Jason Askam We'll be in touch via email.
BREAK-EVEN
Ardbeg Drum Single Malt Whiskey
Drum roll, please! It's this year's limited edition Ardbeg release for Ardbeg Day, Ardbeg Drum! Released at Fèis Ìle and around the world, the single malt brings together the best of both Islay and the Caribbean, as it was matured in bourbon casks and then treated to a finish in casks that previously held rum. The final result is a delicious, smoky and fruity party, truly capturing the carnival spirit. Nose Bonfire wood smoke intertwines with earthy pine, as sweeter tropical aromas of ripe banana, banana bread and pineapple come to the fore. Some richer notes of dark chocolate and candied ginger add depth. Finish Oily orange and salted caramel linger.
Usual price per shot £31.36 Our Price per shot £6.93
THIS WEEK LIVE AT THE DOMINO
SATURDAY - FUNK & GROOVE
18:30 - 20:30
Ryan Hawkins
Ryan Hawkins is a unique singer-songwriter with hints of jazz, blues and soul inspired by artists spanning the decades and genres. Expect everything from Frank Sinatra to Frank Ocean.
Yubaba are North Wales’ and the North West’s premier Funk & Soul act. This vocal-led 6 piece band never fail to get audiences of all ages moving with their infectious mix of Funk, Soul, Ska and Reggae. With a mighty repertoire spanning from classic grooves to more modern chart tracks
Deadbeat Brass is made up of the North’s finest horn players, pushing the boundaries of brass, this funky horn jugger- naut brings you hard hitting covers and their own brand of riot-prog.
"The Other Boot is made up of powerhouse musicians from the Leeds live music scene. Fronted by Drew Homer's distinctive soulful voice, they play funky hits from all eras to keep you grooving on the dance floor all night."
Can't wait to book for your next year of extraordinary opera?
Our 2025-2026 season promises passion, laughter and exquisite music in abundance, from Puccini's enchanting tale of love and loss, La bohème, to Britten's searing Peter Grimes and a sparkling new production of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro.
Season packages go on sale in May, but did you know there's a way to secure your favourite seats even earlier? Become our Friendfor £5 a month, and beat the crowds with priority booking from Tuesday 22 April. Plus, unlock exclusive benefits to bring you closer to the world of opera...
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Read or reserve any of the print titles from the Hugo Awards shortlist. Browse and borrow from our online library catalogue or take a look at our curated Librarian.Syndetics.Hugo Awards list which also has winners and nominees from previous years.
Download the Libby app and choose from over 22,000 eBook titles and 4,000 audiobooks from our Kirklees Libraries' collection
Kirklees Local Studies Library
Beyond The Bassline Collection
Alongside scanning and digitising over 1,700 postcards with scenes of the different areas of Kirklees, our Local Studies Library and Beyond The Bassline project teams have been sorting through our collection of all things music related.
The panel exhibition, which is now at Dewsbury Library, documents 500 years of Black music in Britain and explores the people, places and genres that have formed a British soundtrack. It highlights music as a form of entertainment and vehicle for community, as well as a source of liberation, protest and education.
Beyond The Bassline Quiz Night
Love music? Join us for a fun quiz about Black British Music, inspired by the British Library’s Beyond The Bassline exhibition.
The Big Beyond the Bassline Quiz is part of a linked programme of events which have, hopefully, spotlighted clubs, carnivals and community hubs from across the country that have cultivated creative expression and inspired a number of Black British music genres.
So round up some mates and reserve your place via our Ticketsource page to give us an idea of how many are coming along.
Thursday, May 8 7.00 - 8.00pm Deighton Working Men's Club Huddersfield, HD2 1JU
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Digital Magazines and Newspapers
PressReader - Time Magazine
Now available on PressReader, TIME International is a weekly magazine that offers global news and analysis, with a focus on international affairs, politics, business, health, science and entertainment.
The International Edition provides a broad perspective on current events, prioritizing international issues.
Sign up to PressReader with a Kirklees library card and PIN and choose from over 7,000 titles from 120 countries in 60 languages.
Marsden Library
A Wilding Year with Hannah Dale
An illustrated talk from Hannah Dale, the artist behind Wrendale Designs, about the ambitious rewilding project she and her husband have undertaken on their 300-acre farm. Hannah will give a talk about the rewilding process and show some of her stunning sketches and illustrations that capture the beauty and power of nature across the seasons.
Marsden Mechanics, Main Hall Thursday, May 15 7.00 - 8.00pm
Reserve your tickets via the Friends of Marsden Library eventbrite page
Huddersfield Literature Festival
Festival Highlights (May 8 -18)
Huddersfield Literature Festival (HLF) is an award-winning two-week Festival held annually in the spring.
A blended Festival of around 70 digital, outdoor and venue-based events held online and at accessible spaces in Huddersfield, HuddLitFest champions accessibility, diversity and under-represented groups.
Follow the link for this year's line-up, to download the brochure, and to book your tickets www.huddlitfest.org.uk
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Foster Care Fortnight
May 12 - 25
In May we will be celebrating Foster Care Fortnight from the 12th – 25th May 2025 and sharing information about our local foster carers in Kirklees.
There will be access to information and resources in our libraries, in locations across the authority and we are organising opportunities to meet foster carers to find out what the role entails.
We hope people will take the opportunity to ‘Start a new chapter in your life…. ‘ and think about whether they could become a new family to local children and young people.
For the where and the when of libraries where you can have a chat with the Foster Care Team please visit our website at www.kirklees.gov.uk/fostering-events and keep a look out on our Facebook page @kirkleesfostering
A local studies and family history resource with over 8,500 different historical databases.Information for family historians including Census records from 1841-1921 and birth, marriage and burial indexes from 1837-2004.
Complimentary access at all Kirklees Libraries with a Kirklees Library card.
BFI Replay is a new, free-to-access, digital archive from the BFI (British Film Institute), exclusively available in UK public libraries.
It is the result of one of the UK’s largest mass digitisation programmes, all of the titles have been drawn from the vaults of the BFI National Archive and partner UK Regions and Nations Film Archives.
The content uncovers stories from across the UK, its history and its people. Vividly captured in over 60 years of film, television and video from all corners of the UK — what we, our parents and carers, grandparents and communities watched.
The platform provides access to 1000s of precious videotapes through the meticulous replay and digitisation of collections from across the UK, lovingly collected and cared for by archivists for over half a century.
Our Kirklees Transcription Service produce a free audio newspaper which provides news, views, interviews and features from around Kirklees. It features a variety of stories from a selection of local newspapers circulating in the area.
Find out the where and the when of regular events such as Storytimes, Lego Clubs, and Craft groups across our libraries. If you have specific access requirements please get in touch and we’ll do everything we can to ensure that your experiences at Kirklees Libraries are positive ones.
For events with partner organisations and touring performances. If you have specific access requirements please get in touch and we’ll do everything we can to ensure that your experiences at Kirklees Libraries are positive ones.
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Celebrate Earth Day
Bradford Libraries Events and Activities
Love Letter to the Earth
‘Love Letters to The Earth’
Drop in creative workshop for Earth Day 2025
Keighley Library, 22nd April 2.30 - 4.30pm
‘The Earth is not just our environment. We are the Earth and the Earth is us. We have always been One with the Earth.' Zen Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh
Join artists Jean Ellie and Esther at Keighley Library on Earth Day, 22nd April, to create a ‘Love Letter to the Earth’ celebrating our love for our beautiful planet
You can create your letter using words, images, or a combination of both - any way you want to express and celebrate your experience of connection with the natural world and its many forms of life- from animal to plant, water and mineral life.
All materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring anything along you’d like to put in your letter.
Free
Drop in any time between 2.30 and 4.30pm
The session is open to adults and accompanied children.
Celebrate the planet on Borrowbox - our e-book and e-audio service.
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This week: Sinners, 70mm and Cine Spotlights
Hello, welcome to your weekly film listings.
Your Easter treats are coming early this year with an incredible week in store at Pictureville. Whether it's a 70mm Oscar-winner or a new IMAX epic for the ages, make the most of the long weekend with these very special screenings.
Want to make the most of your Pictureville experience? We've launched a revamped membership scheme to support the cinema in a way that works for you, with your new options ranging from a free community tier to a joint membership.
Written and directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ryan Coogler, Sinners is epic supernatural action film starring Michael B. Jordan and shot with IMAX cameras.
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
"Finally free from the Marvel machine, Ryan Coogler delivers the goods and then some with his music-powered, genre-splicing latest. Five stars." - Little White Lies
The Netherlands’ most famous psychological thriller is introduced with an illustrated talk by Yorkshire critics Dr Christina Brennan ahead of the release of her book on the terrifying film.
93-year-old Irish writer Edna O'Brien recounts her controversial life, novels, love affairs and stardom through personal journals read by actress Jessie Buckley
Manny, Sid, and Diego discover that the ice age is coming to an end and join everybody for a journey to higher ground. On the trip, they discover that Manny is not, in fact, the last of the woolly mammoths.
Take in an epic 3D adventure on our largest cinema screen for a cheaper price than a feature film and discover prehistoric action and out of this world exploration.
Prepare for a journey Beyond Earth as the beloved sci-fi season returns in May with a collection of classic films that define the genre.
Featuring archive prints, family favourites, and the jaw-dropping spectacle of our curved Cinerama screen, your front-row seat to an interstellar journey awaits.
Featuring: 2001: A Space Odyssey [70MM]; 2010: The Year We Make Contact [70MM]; BIFA PRESENTS: Moon [35MM]
The Cannon Mills Drive-In is the first in Bradford 2025’s series of outdoor cinema spectaculars. They're taking the magic of the movies to unexpected locations around Bradford District throughout the year, setting up screens for short-run cinema seasons. From Frida they're screening a long weekend of Hollywood icons and Bollywood classics, so follow the link to see what's coming up.
It's your last chance to catch our current five-star exhibitions, Linder: Danger Came Smiling and Mickalene Thomas: All About Love, closing in under a month!
'Together, these two artists provide a hell of a double header.'
The London Standard
Past meets pop
Tour Linder: Danger Came Smiling with Bimini and Ione Gamble
Explore the Hayward Gallery’s celebration of 50 years of Linder's art in the company of drag queen and recording artist Bimini, and Ione Gamble, founder and editor-in-chief of the intersectional feminist arts and culture zine Polyester.
Discover the duo’s pictures from the past 25 years, with vibrant, large-scale images that centre the human experience and reflect their motto, ‘Art for All’.
Get your hands on this limited edition sweatshirt, created by English designer Christopher Shannon for Linder: Danger Came Smiling at the Hayward Gallery.
Experience the joys and heartaches, myths and mishaps of motherhood through over 100 artworks. From the feminist avant-garde to the present day, Acts of Creation communicates the lived experience of motherhood in all its complexity.
Currently showing at Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA), Dundee.
William Kentridge’s film has its UK premiere with the Shostakovich symphony that inspired it, played by the Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Marin Alsop.
Pianist Igor Levit performs Erik Satie's marathon composition Vexations, lasting upwards of 16 hours, in a unique event directed by conceptual artist Marina Abramović – join for her introduction at 10am. Drop in hourly or stay as long as you dare!
A new exhibition celebrating iconic fashion images and portraits from The Face, a trail-blazing youth culture and style magazine that has shaped the creative and cultural landscape in Britain and beyond.
The Turner Prize-winning artist’s first solo exhibition in London displays his ceiling and wall-based paintings, created in direct response to the architecture of their site.
Thanks for reading. We hope you enjoyed your specially selected highlights. Share your comments and photos with us by mentioning @southbankcentre or @haywardgallery.
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Header image:
Linder, Oh Grateful Colours, Bright Looks I, 2009. Photomontage on photograph, photography by Tim Walker. Courtesy of the artist. Photo by Robert Glowacki.
Installation view of Linder: Danger Came Smiling. L – R: Danse Sacrale (L'Élue), 2011; Action Rituelle des Ancêtres, 2011; Glorification de l'Élue, 2011. Courtesy the artist and the Hayward Gallery. Photo by Mark Blower.
Installation view ofMickalene Thomas, Mama Bush: (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me), Higher and Higher, 2009. From the exhibition Mickalene Thomas: All About Love. Courtesy the artist and the Hayward Gallery. Photo by Mark Blower.
Installation view of Mickalene Thomas, Din avec la main dans le miroir et jupe rouge, 2023. From the exhibition Mickalene Thomas: All About Love. Courtesy the artist and the Hayward Gallery. Photo by Mark Blower.
Linder, SheShe, 1981. Courtesy the artist and Modern Art. Photo by birrer.
Installation view of Mickalene Thomas: All About Love. Photo by Mark Blower.
Other images:
Installation view of Linder, It’s The Buzz, Cock!, 2015. From the exhibition Linder: Danger Came Smiling. Courtesy the artist and the Hayward Gallery. Photo by Mark Blower.
Installation view of Mickalene Thomas, A Little Taste Outside of Love, 2007. From the exhibition Mickalene Thomas: All About Love. Courtesy the artist and the Hayward Gallery. Photo by Mark Blower.
After a sell-out tour in 2024, legendary journalist and broadcaster returns to the stage with a bold look at leadership: why some inspire while others descend into tyranny. And…are all tyrants ‘lunatics’?
Through the lens of three historic firearms, the acclaimed historian will weave a narrative of power, crime, and empire that continues to echo in today's world.
Planning for the summer? Don't miss Miriam Margolyes at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! Having sold every ticket in 2024, she returns with more – more characters, more Dickens, and more fascinating stories about the man behind the classics.
Can the food we cook summon more than just memories? Join debut novelist Daria as she introduces her darkly comic and hauntingly delicious novel Aftertaste, a supernatural feast that blends the culinary world with the afterlife.
Vogue Williams joined by Garron Noone & Lou Sanders
26 & 27 May
Joined by special guests Garron Noone in Dublin and Lou Sanders in London, don't miss Vogue's outrageous and brutally honest reflections on career highs, hilarious lows, and everything in between.
Expect the kind of candid conversation you’d get from someone who admits to napping in nightclub bathrooms and, of course, you’ll get the chance to ask Vogue your own questions too. Nothing is off-limits.
Join one of Earth's most remarkable explorers – astronaut, spacewalker, and spaceship commander – for a captivating journey into the majesty of our planet and the universe beyond.
Join body image advocate and multi-award-winning content creator as she introduces her moving debut novel, a rom-com that celebrates self-love, authenticity, and the messy journey to finding both.
Levy brings his unique teaching style for an unforgettable live show, featuring speed chess with a celebrity guest, fan-favourite segments, and much, much more.
Dr Bessel van der Kolk joins Mindhealth360 founder Kirkland Newman to offer a new paradigm for healing. Join them to discover how we can reclaim ownership of our bodies and lives.
🏁 Guenther Steiner is back on tour and trust us, he's THRILLED! Racing across the UK, James Hogg will be guiding us through Guenther's incredible motorsport journey & sharing his unfiltered opinions about his time in F1.
If you've got questions for Guenther (the stupider the better), this is your chance to pick the brains of one of F1's most intriguing characters.
Fresh from a SOLD-OUT West End season, the ‘Greatest British Sitcom of All Time’ (Radio Times) is back – due to phenomenal demand!
This laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed by every London and national critic, selling out every single performance during its record-breaking West-End run.
Join Basil (Danny Bayne), the delightfully bumbling Major (Paul Nicholas), Polly (Joanne Clifton) and Mrs. Richards (Helen Lederer), with an 18-strong cast as they bring to life all your favourite moments from the show’s unforgettable twelve episodes.
With sharp wit, chaos, and calamity at every turn, this is the comedy event of the year!Secure your tickets now and relive the madness of Fawlty Towers live on stage.
TUE – THU 7.30PM & SUN 6PM PERFORMANCES 22 APRIL – 29 MAY USE PROMO CODE GOODKID25
ONE FREE UNDER 18S TICKET WITH EVERY FULL PRICE TICKET. MAX 6 TICKETS PER BOOKING. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND DOES NOT APPLY TO TICKETS ALREADY PURCHASED.
When 16 year old Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek God, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn as he is plunged into a world much bigger than he could possibly have imagined.
Adapted from Rick Riordan’s best-selling novel by Joe Tracz, writer of Be More Chill, and with an electrifying rock score by Rob Rokicki, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is the perfect adventure for gods and mortals alike.
Are you ready for something new?
We hope you're having a lovely bank holiday weekend – and if you're on the hunt for some treats to keep the holiday feeling going, look no further!
Music fills the air this week with the start of our spectacular new festival, Multitudes, where orchestras meet circus, dance and more. Plus, catch a creative workshop where you can connect with fellow artists.
Orchestral music, remixed
Multitudes
WED 23 APR – SAT 3 MAY
Leave your expectations at the door: Multitides is orchestral music like you've never seen, heard or experienced it.
‘It’s powerful, detailed, bombastic and beautiful, often in quick succession. With Ravel you are carried along as if in a spell. It’s really music for the senses.’ – Yaron Lifschitz, Circa’s Artistic Director
'What the audience is going to experience and to see is a unique event. They will witness silence, endurance, immobility and contemplation, where time ceases to exist.' – Marina Abramović
Mickalene Thomas’ vibrant, large-scale portraits of Black women at rest reclaim space and representation in art history, celebrating love and radical repose. Members go free.
Linder’s first London retrospective showcases 50 years of the pioneering feminist artist’s work, dissecting our fascination with the body and its representation. Members go free.
Seletti x TOILETPAPER transforms everyday objects into statement pieces. Playful and bold, this homeware collection mirrors the striking motifs of the Linder: Danger Came Smiling exhibition.
The sitar player and his band present a kaleidoscope of Latin, Indian and jazz music, alongside rhythms of percussive footwork and graceful Indian dance.
Do you have any stories of shows, surprises or memorable times you’ve spent at the Southbank Centre? We'd love to include some of your favourite moments in our emails!
The hidden heroines of legend and history come together in this mesmerising solo by renowned choreographer and Pagrav Dance Company Artistic Director Urja Desai Thakore.
Six acrobats. One winner. Who will be the ‘New Face Of Circus’? Fearless contestants push their limits in a no-holds-barred race to the top, all for the promise of a single prize.
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Image credits:
Installation view of Mickalene Thomas: All About Love. Photo by Mark Blower. Courtesy the artist and the Hayward Gallery.
Linder, Oh Grateful Colours, Bright Looks I, 2009. Photomontage on photograph, photography by Tim Walker. Courtesy of the artist; Modern Art, London; dépendance, Brussels; Andréhn-Schiptjenko, Stockholm, Paris; and BLUM, Los Angeles, Tokyo, New York. Photo by Robert Glowacki
Our small, charming islands dotted off the Inner Hebridean and west coast are a jewel in the crown for those staying on larger islands or the mainland. Check out these mini adventures.
Leave the mainland for the Isle of Lewis and Harris. Detox from the hustle and bustle and connect with the slower Hebridean culture, relishing the craft and scenery that await on these atmospheric western islands.
Whether you’re dreaming of a remote beach holiday or a historic little fishing village full of charm, a self-catering cottage comes fully equipped for a home from home getaway. Here are some that caught our eye...
Enjoy a perfect week exploring five west coast islands. Get set to discover a unique recipe of wildlife, historic sites, distilleries, outdoor activities and seafood.
Tee off on the UK's most northerly 18-hole golf course or stay up late and play a memorable round at midnight during the summer months still in daylight.
A trip north to Scotland will stimulate all your senses, and there is no better place to start than with our expertly crafted local produce. From the iconic 'water of life' to scrumptious seafood and traditional dishes, our natural larder means that each meal will excite.
Take in the perfume of colourful flowerbeds, the ancient rustling of beeches and the fresh air of green spaces. Immerse yourself in beautiful urban gardens, historic castle estates and wonderful country parks for a guaranteed tranquil experience.
Come close to the crafts and tales that have shaped this city. The UK's first UNESCO City of Craft and Folk Art, Perth has history and character woven throughout. Explore wonders at the world-class Perth Museum, the River Tay Public Art Trail's unusual sights or the cultural hub of the Perth Creative Exchange for exhibitions and work by local artists.
Look back in time and take in rings of atmosphere, mystery and legend. Connect with sacred places of ceremony, worship and intrigue at impressive standing stone locations across our ancient land.
Tune into nature at these spectacular waterfall walks. Listen to the soothing sounds of cascading falls and tumbling torrents set amongst magical woodlands and stunning landscapes. With options of varying length and difficulty, we've picked out trails that will nourish your soul.
VisitScotland, Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG
VAT No. 945 652106
Edinburgh Science Festival 2025
From 5–20 April, the National Museum of Scotland will host Edinburgh Science Festival. Join us for two science-fueled weeks of exploration, with family workshops, adult talks and more.
Throughout the festival, the Grand Gallery hosts the Spaceship Earth installation, exploring the challenges of living on a planet with finite resource, while in Hawthornden Court Mission Planet Earth family activities include a landing capsule game and a chance to create your own astronaut patch. On 11 April, the National Museum of Scotland opens late for an adults-only event, Spaceship Earth After Hours. Inspired by the Spaceship Earth installation, enjoy activities, talks, fashion shows and a DJ set.
At National Museums Scotland we are always working to make our website more accessible and relevant. We would like visitors who bring children to our museums to tell us what information you would find useful ahead of your visits.
Ready to explore the wilds of County Fermanagh? With such spectacular views, it's no wonder the Cuilcagh Boardwalk is fondly known as the island of Ireland's "stairway to heaven"!
Springtime in Ireland means milder weather and fewer tourists, making it an extraordinary time to visit. Hidden gems all over the Emerald Island are waiting to be discovered!
This eye-catching landmark building sits at the heart of Derry~Londonderry. With plenty of history, events and beautiful ornate décor – there’s something for everyone.
Perched on stunning coastlines, nestled in lush valleys or conveniently placed in the heart of the city – wherever they are, Northern Ireland’s hotels are nothing short of perfect.
This summer, don’t miss the chance to discover Ireland’s wild heart, where historic castles, emerald landscapes and ancient stories set the stage for an unforgettable hiking adventure.
Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, hike along trails that ribbon across coastal cliffs and thread through limestone landscapes. Pause to explore monastic ruins, stone forts, and the lonely beauty of open moorland. From the mystical rock formations of the Burren to the pirate strongholds of Achill Island, connect with Ireland’s rich history, culture, and heritage on a trip crafted and led by locals.
With the rare opportunity to book one of our trips at a discounted price, if you’ve been dreaming about Ireland, then this is the offer you’ve been waiting for.
Ready to save? Here’s how: → Choose your trip from our collection of small group tours in June, July or August.
→ Book before 5:00 pm (BST) on 22nd April. → Enjoy saving up to €300 on your perfect summer escape.
The ultimate bucket list trip to Ireland. Explore iconic sights like the Giant’s Causeway and Cliffs of Moher, walk scenic trails from Donegal to Killarney, and uncover Irish culture with expert local guides—all while staying in hand-picked luxury accomodations.
Escape the crowds and discover hidden gems along the west coast of Ireland. Slow down as you explore the wild beauty of Donegal and Sligo. Hike the towering Slieve League Cliffs, with views stretching across the Atlantic, and venture through the landscapes of Benbulben, the iconic mountain that inspired poet W.B. Yeats.
Ready for a challenge? Summit Ireland’s highest mountain, Carrauntoohil, and explore the stunning beauty of Killarney National Park, the Dingle Peninsula and the Kerry Way, all while enjoying white sand beaches, ancient pilgrimage paths and breathtaking ocean views.
The trip was an amazing combination of sights and exertion and stories and music and laughter. That seems in a way to sum up Irish life, or my current take on it.
Did you know you can fly to Jersey from over 20 UK airports? In just an hour or less, you could be unwinding with a sundowner on our golden shores. See the island’s breathtaking landscapes come to life, explore our rich history, tuck into freshly dug Jersey Royal potatoes and local seafood, or simply find space to recharge on pristine beaches.
Spring is the ideal time to experience the island before the busy summer season, with some unmissable spring offers to choose from. So, what are you waiting for? Book today!
Enjoy two nights for the price of one at Maison des Landes. A modern, fully accessible hotel with inclusivity at its core and a warm, social space open to everyone. Take a dip in the fully accessible pool or unwind in the peaceful grounds with breathtaking views of the Jersey National Park.
Jet off this summer from Gatwick, Liverpool, Glasgow or Belfast and let Channel Escapes craft your perfect island getaway to Jersey. Enjoy special offers for two people, with three-night stays starting from just £325. Simply select your departure airport, travel dates, and how long you’d like to stay then hit ‘book now’. It’s island travel made easy.
From a perfect poolside retreat at Hotel Cristina to stunning seaside views at The Somerville, and beachside bliss at Golden Sands, book directly with Dolan Hotels using code DIRECTWB to secure up to 10% discount off their flexible rate. With complimentary changes and cancellations up to two days prior to arrival, book your spring getaway to Jersey with complete peace of mind.
Creative Kirklees Latest Events, News and Opportunities
Wednesday, April 16th
We hope you've been enjoying the beautiful weather we've been having and if you haven't yet had chance to join any of the Easter activities taking place around the district, there are still plenty to choose from.
As mentioned in our last newsletter, Spring Garden takes place this Friday and Saturday (18 & 19 April) and will see the Creative Piazza in Huddersfield bloom into a new season with events from all the Creative Piazza organisations including workshops, exhibitions, family activities and displays.
Then, with Woven in Kirklees taking place throughout the month of June andKirklees Pride taking place on Saturday 7 June there is a lot to look forward to Festival wise!
Finally, for anyone who organises events, we would like to draw your attention to the News article on Martyn’s Law, which received Royal Assent on Thursday 3 April 2025. This Act delivers the Government’s manifesto commitment to strengthen the security of public premises and events.
Please do keep checking our websites as content is added daily and we don’t want you to miss out on anything!
West Yorkshire print fair, drop-in workshops for children, families and adults and other activities, including storytelling, skateboarding and drummin ... Read more
A Night of Piano House ft Davos (of K-Klass)
Fri, 18.4.2025 21:00 - Sat, 19.4.2025 02:00
A night of house music featuring a live piano set from K-Klass keyboardist and established house artist, Davos. Read more
Spring Makers Print Fair - Huddersfield
Sat, 19.4.2025 10:30 - 15:30
Come and celebrate spring with us on the creative piazza and discover something special to take home with you whilst supporting local and regional art ... Read more
MakerWorld Gallery launch and exhibition
Sat, 19.4.2025 11:00 - 15:00
MakerWorld Gallery exhibition and launch Read more
Shaun Ryder - Happy Mondays, and Fridays, and Saturdays, and Sundays
Sat, 19.4.2025 19:30 - 21:20
He’s the wild man of rock who became a national treasure. Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder is hitting the road for a new, spoken wor ... Read more
MOVICALS (Movies & Musicals)
Sat, 19.4.2025 19:30 - 21:30
A movie musical extravaganza like no other. So, get ready to be swept off your feet with MOVICALS - the ultimate lights, camera, action experience! P ... Read more
Antarctic Monkeys Holmfirth Picturedrome
Sat, 19.4.2025 20:30 - 22:30
Formed in March 2006 from a jamming session, the Antarctic Monkeys became a phenomenon in their own right, travelling the UK and Europe with numerous ... Read more
Bhangra and Giddah Dance Class with Hardeep Sahota
Wed, 23.4.2025 19:30 - 20:30
Come and join our Bhangra and Giddah dance class! Read more
Comedy Cellar - April 2025
Thu, 24.4.2025 20:00 - 22:10
Join us for the April edition of our monthly Comedy Cellar. Read more
Dinky Disco - April 2025
Fri, 25.4.2025 11:00 - 12:00
Gather up your mini movers and shakers for a daytime dance party for little ravers and their sleep deprived chaperones! Read more
The Stars From The Commitments
Fri, 25.4.2025 19:30 - 21:30
Direct from Dublin, we’re thrilled to present the fantastic Stars From The Commitments as they bring you The Great Dublin Soul Revival Tour! The show ... Read more
Bhangra Night
Fri, 25.4.2025 20:00 - 23:59
Dance the night away at our electrifying Bhangra Night! Read more
Home Service
Sun, 27.4.2025 20:00 - 22:00
Cleckheaton Folk Festival Organisation presents "Home Service" a very special Spring Concert. £25 plus booking fee Read more
Robert Jon And The Wreck Holmfirth Picturedrome
Sun, 27.4.2025 20:30 - 22:30
Reigning from southern California, Robert Jon and The Wreck has been taking the southern rock sound established on the east coast and bringing it to t ... Read more
Art By Steve - An exhibition by Steve Fairhurst
Fri, 4.4.2025 08:30 - Fri, 9.5.2025 12:00
Discover the captivating world of organic abstraction of flowing formation, in a new exhibition by Huddersfield artist Steven Fairhurst Read more
Laura Ellen Bacon
Sat, 5.4.2025 00:00 - Sun, 7.9.2025 00:00
Discover Derbyshire-based Laura Ellen Bacon's exceptional immersive sculptural installation created from natural materials. Read more
Young Engineers
Fri, 2.5.2025 10:00 - 15:00 | +1
Enjoy some weekday fun with your Young Engineer at one of our toddler/preschooler days Read more
A Beginner's Guide to Widowhood
Sat, 3.5.2025 19:30 - 20:40
Suria has lost her husband (she hasn’t misplaced him or anything - he’s dead.) Join her & the kids in Turkey, on “the worst holiday ever”. Unfortunat ... Read more
FREE Family friendly art activity - Screen print and and plant a paper garden with us! Read more
Mosaic Crochet Cushion Workshop
Sat, 19.4.2025 12:30 - 15:00
For anyone who wants to learn some more advanced crochet stitches, with Frances (they/them). Read more
Stained Glass course (all abilities)
Tue, 22.4.2025 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for this 5 week Stained Glass course, suitable for all abilities Read more
Life Drawing in Holmfirth- Thursday Evenings
Thu, 24.4.2025 18:30 - 20:30
Life Drawing in Holmfirth- Thursday Evenings Read more
Process Taster: Gelli-Plate Printing
Sat, 26.4.2025 11:00 - 15:00
Join guest tutor and print-maker Rachel Richardson on this introductory, taster workshop where you will explore the playful process of gelli-plate pri ... Read more
Introduction to Embroidery with Louise Goult
Sat, 26.4.2025 13:00 - 16:00
Learn the basics of hand embroidery and learn a variety of techniques. Read more
Evening online singing workshops
Thu, 24.4.2025 18:30 - 19:30
Free evening online singing sessions to boost your wellbeing - beginners and singers equally welcome Read more
Drawing & Painting at Upperthong Village Hall
Wed, 30.4.2025 11:00 - 12:30
These sessions are gentle and relaxed whilst we enjoy drawing and painting different subject matter each month in a calm and mindful space. Read more
Sunflower Creation Workshop at Holmfirth Library
Fri, 2.5.2025 13:00 - 14:30
Join Give A Few Words and Sian at Holmfirth Library on Friday 2nd May for this interactive and fun session where we will have a go at creating paper s ... Read more
Pottery Throwing (Monday Evenings)
Mon, 21.4.2025 18:00 - 20:00
Join Zoe Stainton on Monday evenings to throw on the wheel! Read more
For the attention of venue managers and event organisers: Martyn’s Law receives Royal Assent
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s Law, received Royal Assent on Thursday 3 April 2025. Read more
Take part in Cayr Charity’s Creative Health Survey 2025
Help mapping how creativity—through arts, culture, music, drama, and storytelling—is supporting health and well-being across the UK. Read more
The Big Freelancer Survey
Take part in the fifth and final Big Freelancer Survey before Monday 21 April. Read more
A Beginner's Guide to Widowhood: Dewsbury Town Hall - 3 May 2025
Kirklees Town Halls are delighted to have programmed this piece of Arts Council-funded new writing to be staged at Dewsbury Town Hall in May. Read more
Identify the best paid marketing platform for your organisation: HdK FREE Webinar - 29 April
In this webinar, you’ll hear from some special guest speakers from within the arts and culture sectors on where they spend their ad budget and why. Read more
The Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust / Next deadline 30 April
The Focus for Rounds 1 and 2 of this funding pot is on performing arts projects that improve audience access and participation. This is Round 2. Read more
Open Call: International Touring & Environmental Responsibility Programme/ Deadline 4 June
This initiative supports arts organisations and individuals in England, Denmark, and Norway to develop sustainable, inclusive, and equitable models fo ... Read more
Otherhood by Old Bird: Casting Call (Bradford) Deadline 29 April
Old Bird are seeking two performers to work with them on Otherhood, an exciting new show exploring stories of childlessness which will tour across the ... Read more
Come Play With Me: Project Co-ordinator Deadline 27 April
Come Play With Me is looking for an enthusiastic project co-ordinator to play a key role in developing a strong, supportive & impactful space for seni ... Read more
Developing your Creative Practice / Deadline 22 May
Developing your Creative Practice is a development fund designed to support independent creative practitioners to ensure excellence is thriving in Eng ... Read more
Artis: Performing Arts Specialist: West Yorkshire Deadline 6 May
Creative Learning Specialists who are willing to regularly travel and work in West Yorkshire and who are imaginative, versatile and skilled performing ... Read more
Kirklees Museums and Galleries: Assistant Curator
Kirklees Museums and Galleries are looking for an Assistant Curator in museums to help us shape and deliver our ambitious programme! Read more
Creative Development Team PO Box 1720 HUDDERSFIELD HD1 9EL arts.creativity@kirklees.gov.uk
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Exhibitions
Easter Bonnets
Thu, 17.4.2025 11:00 - Mon, 21.4.2025 15:00
Pop Up Hat Shop at The Millinery Studio, Radiant Works, Huddersfield. Read more
MakerWorld Gallery launch and exhibition
Sat, 19.4.2025 11:00 - 15:00
MakerWorld Gallery exhibition and launch Read more
Laura Ellen Bacon
Sat, 5.4.2025 00:00 - Sun, 7.9.2025 00:00
Discover Derbyshire-based Laura Ellen Bacon's exceptional immersive sculptural installation created from natural materials. Read more
Russell Wilson: A Spring Table
Sat, 8.3.2025 00:00 - Sun, 29.6.2025 00:00
A Spring Table features 48 colourful new paintings by Derbyshire-based artist Russell Wilson, celebrating spring's natural abundance with a sense of o ... Read more
Re3
Mon, 14.4.2025 10:00 - 15:00 | +5
Re3 is a group exhibition as part of Cultures of Climate, featuring work from five of the School of Arts and Humanities Technical team whose work focu ... Read more
Untethered
Sat, 5.4.2025 10:30 - Sat, 14.6.2025 15:30
This solo exhibition by artist Lucy May Schofield brings together a selection of work on paper and textile presented alongside new sculptural pieces. Read more
Pop Up Hat Shop at The Millinery Studio, Radiant Works, Huddersfield. Read more
Creative Piazza Spring Garden
Fri, 18.4.2025 11:00 - Sat, 19.4.2025 15:00
West Yorkshire print fair, drop-in workshops for children, families and adults and other activities, including storytelling, skateboarding and drummin ... Read more
Spring Makers Print Fair - Huddersfield
Sat, 19.4.2025 10:30 - 15:30
Come and celebrate spring with us on the creative piazza and discover something special to take home with you whilst supporting local and regional art ... Read more
Free session with board games, cards and refreshments. Every Thursday Read more
Marsden Poets Open Mic at Marsden Library
Wed, 16.4.2025 19:30 - 21:00
Open mic poetry event on the 2nd Weds of every month. £3 entry fee. Read more
Poetry Group at Lindley Library
Tue, 15.4.2025 11:00 - 12:30
A free drop in event to share and discuss poetry. (Fortnightly on Tuesdays) Refreshments available. Read more
Nordic Walking Group at Lindley Library
Sat, 19.4.2025 10:00 - 11:00
A gentle low-level walk starting and ending at Lindley library. Every Saturday Read more
Friendship Café at Mirfield Library
Fri, 18.4.2025 10:30 - 12:00
Join us the first Friday of the month 10:30 am to 12.00pm for tea, homemade cakes and conversation Read more
Classic Literature at Mirfield Library: Dewsbury and Third Age Classic Literature Group
Mon, 14.4.2025 14:00 - 15:30
Selected passages from great novels and poems are chosen to read aloud and discuss then continue at home. First Monday of every month from October 20 ... Read more
Learn how to create drum and percussion sounds using only your voice and a mic with world record holding beatboxer Testament. Read more
The Cinelli Brothers
Tue, 15.4.2025 01:00 - 03:00
Winners of the 2024 UK Blues Band of The Year, The Cinelli Brothers are an award-winning 4 Piece band from London comprised of Marco and Alessandro Ci ... Read more
Death By Stereo
Wed, 16.4.2025 01:00 - 03:00
The Southern California hardcore crew head to Parish Read more
School's Out! Live Electronic Music
Wed, 16.4.2025 11:00 - 15:00 | +1
Gain hands on experience using state of the art equipment to create electronic sounds for live performance. Read more
Fleetwood Bac
Thu, 17.4.2025 01:00 - 03:00
FLEETWOOD BAC were the world’s first and are regarded as the UK’s most authentic Fleetwood Mac Tribute show, raved about by Peter Green’s biographer, ... Read more
Dreamcoat Stars
Thu, 17.4.2025 19:30 - 21:15
Stars of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat sing the biggest musical hits of a generation. Read more
Learn how to create drum and percussion sounds using only your voice and a mic with world record holding beatboxer Testament. Read more
Darning Workshop with Kim Searle
Mon, 14.4.2025 18:00 - 20:30
Join the lovely Kim Searle of Darn It Workshops for this relaxed workshop! Read more
Easter Art Workshop for Children
Tue, 15.4.2025 13:30 - 16:00
Discover the joy of Easter at our Children's Easter Workshop! Let your kids explore their creativity and imagination through a range of festive hands- ... Read more
School's Out! Live Electronic Music
Wed, 16.4.2025 11:00 - 15:00 | +1
Gain hands on experience using state of the art equipment to create electronic sounds for live performance. Read more
Easter Art Workshop for Children
Thu, 17.4.2025 14:00 - 16:00
Come and join our Easter workshop for anyone aged 4 and upwards . Drop in and make some Easter Crafts such as Easter egg boxes, silk painted cards, 3D ... Read more
FREE Workshop with The Clay Mill Artists
Thu, 17.4.2025 17:00 - 19:00
Have some fun making clay models inspired by your favourite books. Read more
HAVE A LITTLE PERSON WITH A FLAIR FOR THE DRAMATIC? Mini Make Believe is perfect for 2-4 year-olds, offering a fun introduction to drama for toddlers ... Read more
We're Not Getting A Dog* *A Story Largely Not About Dogs
Wed, 16.4.2025 20:30 - 21:40
A WORK-IN-PROGRESS PERFORMANCE OF A NEW STORYTELLING SHOW BY SAM FREEMAN (EVERY LITTLE HOPE YOU EVER DREAMED, EVERY TIME I CLOSE MY EYES). A couple r ... Read more
Dreamcoat Stars
Thu, 17.4.2025 19:30 - 21:15
Stars of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat sing the biggest musical hits of a generation. Read more
MOVICALS (Movies & Musicals)
Sat, 19.4.2025 19:30 - 21:30
A movie musical extravaganza like no other. So, get ready to be swept off your feet with MOVICALS - the ultimate lights, camera, action experience! P ... Read more
Musical theatre class
Wed, 26.2.2025 18:15 - Thu, 26.2.2026 00:00
Come along and ‘defy gravity’ in our ‘practically perfect’ musical theatre classes for all ages. Learn all elements of musical theatre techniques whi ... Read more
When the lights go down, the energy goes up. With everything from stand-up comedy to live DJ sessions and rooftop parties to underground dance floors, there's a nightlife event with your name on it.
Everyone's favourite Irish comedian, Jimmy Cricket, celebrates his 80th birthday with a star studded gala show all in aid of Francis House Children’s Hospice.
Jimmy’s amazing career in comedy includes his own TV and radio series, Royal Command performances and even a Papal Knighthood, awarded for his services to charity.
And joining him on stage to celebrate this huge milestone birthday are stars of stage and screen:
Roy Walker (Catchphrase, The Comedians)
Sid Little (The Little and Large Show, Shooting Stars)
Steve Royle (Britain’s Got Talent, Phoenix Nights)
Barbara Nice (Coronation Street, Britain’s Got Talent)
Adrian Walsh (Today with Des and Mel)
Tim Vine (Not Going Out, Live at the Apollo)
and Katie Mulgrew (Coronation Street, Lovefix, The Dog Ate My Homework)
Join us for a laugh packed night all in aid of a fantastic local charity.
Join us for From Venice With Love, a special evening showcasing creative responses from five Greater Manchester artists who spent a month at the 2024 Venice Biennale.
Due to demand, there's another chance to see Danny Robins and his team of experts. They are back with a brand-new show, with thrillingly new and terrifying real-life stories and witness accounts that will have you utterly gripped.
From multi award-winning writer James Graham, Dear England is a timely play that delves into the highs and lows of English football through the lens of Gareth Southgate’s transformative leadership.
Step inside Lowry 360, our new free immersive gallery experience. This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of LS Lowry’s iconic work, Going to the Match, in the UK’s first free permanent immersive experience.
Bring the charm and artistry of Lowry’s work into your home with our range of mugs, combining function with a timeless appreciation for British art. Each of these mugs is crafted from fine bone china, with it's trademark lightweight durability and elegance.
Calls are at your standard network operator's charge. The Lowry Centre Trust is a registered charity (no. 1053962). Your support goes towards our world-class Theatre and Galleries programme, the care and display of the LS Lowry Collection and our life changing Learning & Engagement programme.
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