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6 – 7 FEB A Grain of Sand

Renad, a young Gazan girl, embarks on a dangerous journey. Carrying only the echoes of her grandmother’s tales and the spark of her own imagination, she searches for her family and the ‘Anqaa’ - the mythical Palestinian Phoenix. A Grain of Sand is a one-woman show that takes an intimate look at war through the eyes of a child, blending Palestinian folklore with real-life testimonies from children in contemporary Gaza. Renad’s story is one of resilience, hope and the right of children to be children. BOOK NOW FOR A GRAIN OF SAND 'A performance of breathtaking power and nuance.' Good News Liverpool 'This is not theatre that asks for your applause. It demands your empathy. It demands your reckoning. It demands, above all, that we do not look away. ' Liverpool Noise 'Sarah Agha’s exceptional talent shines as she effortlessly transitions between moments of hope and heartbreak.' Strand Magazine Box office 0113 213 7700 info@leedsplayhouse.org.uk Box office Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7UP Leeds Theatre Trust Ltd. Charity Number 255460 | VAT No. 545 4890 17  Company No. 926862, England & Wales

Christmas has arrived at last.. Thank you for your incredible support this year at Harewood! Only one sleep to go until we can enjoy festive dinners, presents, and precious time with family! Harewood will be closing early today at 4pm for those with pre-booked tickets. As a polite reminder, we will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day to allow our staff and volunteers to enjoy the holiday. If you haven’t experienced A Glittering Invitation yet, or would love to visit again, you’re in luck! Harewood reopens on 27 December, and you have until 4 January to explore the incredibly well-received Christmas at Harewood. Book entry 27 Dec - 4 Jan From all of us here at Harewood, we wish you a wonderful Christmas! Here’s to another fantastic year Charlotte Verity: A Season Following We are delighted to be hosting a new exhibition, Charlotte Verity: A Season Following. This stunning exhibition, featured in five of our state rooms, showcases the artist’s meticulous plant and flower paintings, aligned with the seasons, and offers the perfect place to stop, look closely, pause and reflect as we enter 2026. Book your ticket Celebrating a winter birthday? Back by popular demand, our Birthday Party Package lets you make your little one’s special day even more memorable! With the Adventure Playscape waiting to be explored and a private room for food, games, and dancing, Harewood is the ultimate venue, where children can run wild while adults soak up the stunning surroundings. Bookings for January–March are available now! Find out more online and secure your chosen date by putting down your deposit today. Find out more Make the most of Winter Weekends From 16 January to 22 March 2026, Harewood will be open Friday to Sunday, with exclusive tours and experiences on Thursdays (booking online in advance is required). Experience the magic of winter at Harewood. Wander through our beautiful grounds, where sparkling frost, elegant trees, and a tranquil lake create a scene straight from a storybook. With the crisp air and gentle winter light, every pathway invites you to explore, relax, and enjoy a moment of calm in this enchanting setting. Find out more about Winter Weekends Upcoming closure dates There’s so much to enjoy at Harewood in the coming months, and we look forward to welcoming you again and again! Harewood House, Grounds, and Gardens will be closed on the following dates: 25th - 26th December 5th - 15th January From Friday 16th January, Harewood will be open Fridays - Sundays (excluding February half term when we are open all week), until 13th March. © 2025 Harewood House. Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy Harewood is an independent charitable educational trust set up to maintain and develop Harewood, its collections and grounds, for the public benefit. Registered Charity No. 517753

Our final round up of the year

This month saw the return of The Nutcracker, back on stage at Leeds Grand Theatre. "...watching The Nutcracker is like dreaming with your eyes open" Yorkshire Evening Post With twirling tutus, mischievous mice and sparkling snowflakes, it’s been truly wonderful to get into the festive spirit with this Christmas classic. Thank you to all who have supported the production so far. However, we’re not quite finished! If you haven't booked yet, keep the magic alive in the new year and catch the show until Sunday 4 January.

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Getting festive in Halifax Company dancers Gemma Coutts and Nida Aydinoğlu took a trip to Halifax Minster to help decorate a Christmas tree inspired by our new ballet, Gentleman Jack. Nearby Halifax? Stop by to see our lovely Gentleman Jack-inspired tree this month before booking your tickets to the show! Book now

Saying farewell to Principal Dancer Joseph Taylor This winter, we are saying goodbye to one of our most beloved dancers, Principal Dancer Joseph Taylor, who will leaving Northern Ballet to pursue new performing opportunities. Joseph has been dancing with the company for 13 years, and the number of roles he has performed during that time is probably more than we can count. We can't thank him enough for his years of dedication to the company. Read more

Touring Autumn 2026: Cinderella The timeless tale takes centre stage in this magical staging of Cinderella. This feel-good ballet sweeps you into a world of glittering ballrooms, dreamy duets and laugh-out-loud characters that will have you smiling long before the clock strikes midnight. Performed to Prokofiev's classic music played live, Cinderella's touching story (and a perfectly fitting slipper) bring an irresistible 'happily-ever-after' to a theatre near you. Nottingham Theatre Royal 23 & 24 Oct 2026 On sale soon Newcastle Theatre Royal 28 – 31 Oct 2026 On sale soon Norwich Theatre Royal 18 – 21 Nov 2026 On sale soon Leeds Grand Theatre 15 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 Book now Discover more

Federico Bonelli's position as Artistic Director is generously supported by Aud Jebsen. Photos by Emily Nuttall, James Glossop, Scott Salt, Colleen Mair and Guy Farrow All information within this email is correct at the time of publishing. Northern Ballet reserves the right to make changes without prior notice. Northern Ballet registered charity number: 259140. Company registration number: 947096. VAT number 202 0374 70.

Your December 2025 Newsletter Christmas Card from BDMG's CH Wood Collection Your January 2026 Newsletter Welcome to your slightly earlier than normal monthly newsletter - we thought you'd appreciate getting this before Christmas, so you know what our revised opening hours are during the holiday period - and maybe plan some Twixmas visits! It's been a brilliantly busy 2025 for us with major exhibitions, events and activities for us to all enjoy -  and we're looking forward to 2026 being just as much fun.  We hope you have enjoyed everything that's happened at Bradford District Museums and Galleries just as much as we have! Christmas Opening hours 🎄Take a look at our festive season opening times🎄  📍 Bradford Industrial Museum 24 Dec: Early close at 2:30 pm 25–26 Dec: Closed 27–30 Dec: Normal hours (Tue–Fri 10 am–4 pm; Sat–Sun 11 am–4 pm) 31 Dec: Early close at 2:30 pm 1–2 Jan: Closed From 3 Jan: Normal hours resume  📍 Cliffe Castle Museum (Keighley) 24 Dec: Early close at 2:30 pm 25–26 Dec: Closed 27–30 Dec: Normal hours apply 31 Dec: Early close at 2:30 pm 1–2 Jan: Closed From 3 Jan: Normal hours return  📍 Bolling Hall Museum 24 Dec: Closing at 2:30 pm 25 Dec – 2nd Jan: Closed From 3 Jan: Normal hours resume  📍 Cartwright Hall Art Gallery 24 Dec: Early close at 2:30 pm 25–26 Dec: Closed 27–30 Dec: Normal opening hours in effect 31 Dec: Early close at 2:30 pm 1–2 Jan: Closed From 3 Jan: Normal hours apply Turner Prize 2025 One of the world’s most exciting contemporary art prizes has arrived in Bradford. The Turner Prize 2025 exhibition is at Cartwright Hall, showcases bold new work by the four shortlisted artists, including the winning artist Nnena Kalu. Plan your free visit today and check out the latest linked events. Turner Prize Booking If you find yourself with a quiet moment or two over the holiday period, why not have a read of some of our blogs? Check out our blog on Fighting to be Heard - an exhibition we proudly hosted at Cartwright Hall earlier in 2025, in partnership with the British Library and Bradford 2025 Blog by Wahaaj-Ul-Haq Ukiyo-e Looking for something different to enjoy between Christmas and New Year? Why not visit Ukiyo-e at Cliffe Castle? Explore a colourful and captivating exhibition that brings Japanese woodblock prints to life — from magical myths and legendary creatures to bustling city scenes and breathtaking landscapes. Families can explore stories of the ‘floating world’, where everyday life, fashion, and adventure unfold in vivid detail. Ukiyo-e Want to keep the Christmas spirit alive? Enjoy this blog by our Butterfield Volunteer, Ian, sharing stories of a Butterfield Christmas - complete with a rather questionable gift choice! A Butterfield Christmas Gift In fact, we can offer you two Butterfield Christmases.... Another Butterfield Christmas Z Open Congratulations to the winners of this year's Z Open art competition run by our Young Ambassadors ‘Generation Z’ cohort. Juna Tu (16) won the 16–18 years category, Van Garon (20) won the 19 – 21 years category and Haleema Aziz (25) won the 22–25 years category. The winning artwork alongside almost 70 pieces from other shortlisted young artists is on display at Bradford Industrial Museum where you can vote for your favourite to win the Public Choice award. The exhibition is on display at Bradford Industrial Museum until 8 March 2026. Join us on the 25 January at 1pm to find out the winner of the public choice, and to take part in workshops run by our Young Ambassadors Z Open Public Choice & Workshops We are now recruiting for our next cohort of Young Ambassador - if you're interested, follow the link below for more information and how to apply. If you are aged 16-25 Love arts, heritage and culture and keen to learn more Committed to enabling young people to participate more in culture and heritage Enthusiasm to learn new skills and have new experiences Confident about working in a group Reliable and able to commit to Bradford Museums and Galleries each month. Follow the link below for more details.  (and if it's not you, please share with those who do fit the above!) Young Ambassadors 2026 Although Bolling Hall will be closed for most of the festive season—shutting at 2:30pm on Christmas Eve and reopening on 3 January—you can still explore it virtually through our new immersive VR experience Visit Bolling Hall Virtually You can also explore some of the fantastic blogs that delve into different chapters of Bolling Hall’s rich history Bolling Blogs That's the end of the last newletter we'll send in 2025 - so all that remains for us to do is wish you a very Happy New Year, courtesy of this rather fun image we found in the photo archive, taken by CH Wood. Explore More CH Wood Photos

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Hands-on Holiday Fun

Until 4 January 2026 
(closed 24–26 December and 1 January)
Free, fun for all ages

Discover illuminating science and hands-on fun this holiday season. Plus, don't miss your last chance to go on a sense-sational family adventure with Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You, closing 4 January.

Explore the science behind shadows in the Silhouette Station, get creative with giant building blocks, play with colourful projections and tackle brain-boggling illusions in our live science show.

Get that festive feeling as you step inside the newly reopened Power Hall: The Andrew Law Gallery. Model railways and toy trains have been a staple under the Christmas tree for generations. See the real-life locomotives that inspired these childhood favourites.

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Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You

Until 4 January 2026
£10, family discounts available
Ages 3 and under free

It's your last chance to explore Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You before it closes on 4 January.

Set out on an epic family adventure of brilliant biology to discover the incredible world of our senses.

Poke around inside a giant eyeball, bang on an enormous ear drum and get sneezed out of a huge nose.

"Warning: May cause excessive giggling and a sudden interest in bodily functions! A must-see for any curious kid (or adult!)" - @wardfamilychester

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Power Up

Open weekends and school holidays
Day Pass: £8; Annual Pass: £15
Family discounts available
Ages 3 and under free

Take gaming to the next level with Power Up - the ultimate gaming experience.

From iconic arcade games to virtual reality there's something for everyone. Play against friends and family in multiplayer showdowns, rediscover your childhood favourites and unlock new memories together.

Grab a Power Up annual pass for only £15 and play all year from the date of your first visit.

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Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos

Opens 13 February 2026
£10, family discounts available
Ages 3 and under free

Tickets to our next world (and galactic) premiere exhibition are now on sale.

Blast off into the Solar System and embark on a cosmic adventure guided by familiar characters from the brand-new Horrible Science TV series.

Walk in the shoes of astronauts and discover far-off worlds, dance on an alien disco planet and get ready to journey through the depths of space to uncover the secrets of our universe. 

Beware of Dr Big Brain, the galaxy's greatest evil genius, who will be on the hunt for help with his diabolical plans to conquer the Solar System.

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Textile City

Free, open daily

Get creative, play and discover with Textile City, a fun and playful interactive artwork inspired by Manchester's textiles industry.

Build with bright and colourful fabric blocks. Stack the soft shapes into a tall tower, a fantastic fort or an amazing arch.

Test your textiles skills. Weave pieces of fabric over and under the poles of tall wooden towers.

Go for a spin! Use your body to move circular bobbin seats side-to-side or round-and-round.

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Celebrate the season

Visit our café and enjoy our delicious selection of hot and cold drinks, pastries, sandwiches, cakes and snacks.

Don't miss seasonal offers and festive flavours. Treat yourself to a maple spiced cappuccino and tuck into a brie and cranberry ciabatta or a cranberry, orange and pistachio blondie.

The Bistro on Level 1 will also be open daily during the Winter holidays serving fresh pizza slices, fries and loaded fries.

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Unwrap the extraordinary

It’s not too late to give the gift of an inspiring experience. Level up your gift giving this year with a Science and Industry Museum gift voucher. 

Give the gift of gaming with a Power Up voucher and unlock new memories with over 150 consoles to try.

Treat your loved ones to an epic space adventure with a voucher for Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos, our brand-new exhibition opening in February 2026.

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📽️What's On: 26 December – 1 January

Welcome to your weekly cinema listings.

Looking for that perfect Twixmas treat? Whether it's the spectacular Avatar: Fire and Ash in IMAX 3D, Timothée Chalamet's greatest role to date, or an extra special New Years' trip to the City of Stars, see out 2025 in style with some incredible film.

Have a very happy holidays and we'll see you at the cinema!

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DON'T MISS - The Year's Biggest Film in IMAX

IMAX: Avatar: Fire & Ash (12A)

Screening daily

Legendary filmmaker James Cameron transports audiences back to the breath-taking world of Pandora with an immersive new adventure featuring thrilling action, grand spectacle, unforgettable characters and a moving, profound story.

There's no more immersive way to see this sci-fi spectacle than our biggest screen in spectacular IMAX 3D.

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A Magical New Years' Celebration

New Years’ Prosecco & Popcorn: La La Land (12A)

Wed 19.00

Enjoy a complimentary glass of fizz and bucket of popcorn at our special New Year’s Eve screening of this award-winning musical.

Winner of SIX Academy Awards including Best Actress, Best Director and Best Music, La La Land is a moving celebration of the dreamers out there, and we couldn’t think of a more perfect film to celebrate the New Year. 

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New releases and Restorations

Marty Supreme (15)

Screening daily

Timothée Chalamet stars in the 1950s story of young Marty Mauser, who pursues his dream of becoming a champion table-tennis player. 

"Director Josh Safdie has pulled together a vibrant gallery of New York characters for a never-say-die American story that’s bursting with humour and that trademark Safdie kineticism." - Sight & Sound

"Marty Supreme is a stunning achievement, a breathless yet precisely controlled joyride full of vivid characters, hairpin turns and did-that-just-happen moments -- and a modernist fairy tale about big ambitions colliding with grubby street-level realities." - Time Out

Nominated for THREE Golden Globes, including Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy and Best Performance by a Male Actor.

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Bowie: The Final Act (15)

Screening daily

Coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the tragic passing of David Bowie, this film reveals how Bowie’s last chapter became a resurrection.

Through rare archive and intimate interviews, and guided by Bowie’s own words and music, the film will bring new meaning to an artist who has long resisted definition.

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Sunset Boulevard (12A) [75th anniversary 4K restoration]

Sun 13.00

Get ready for your close-up... To celebrate its 75th anniversary, Billy Wilder's Academy Award-winning Hollywood masterpiece returns to cinemas.

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Alpha (15)

Screening Sat, Mon–Thu

Cinematic trailblazer and Palme d’Or winner Julia Ducournau’s latest film uses elements of body horror to tell a story of a family with a traumatic past. 

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Preparation for the Next Life (15)

Sat, Sun–Tue

In this moving drama from Oscar-nominated director Bing Liu love isn’t an escape, it’s a reason to keep going.

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L'Atalante (PG) [4k restoration]

Sat–Wed

This timeless masterpiece of love and yearning is now considered to be one of cinema’s very greatest works.

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Sentimental Value (15)

Thu 15.30

Following the success of global phenomenon The Worst Person in the World, Academy Award-nominee Joachim Trier reunites with BAFTA nominee Renate Reinsve. 

"A layered masterpiece that "The Worst Person in the World" director Joachim Trier has been working toward for his entire career." - IndieWire

Nominated for EIGHT Golden Globe awards including Best Motion Picture, Best Director and Best Performance by a Female Actor.

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Family Films

Kids' Club: Paddington in Peru (PG)

Sat and Sun 11.00

A mystery plunges Paddington into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.

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IMAX 3D Documentaries

IMAX 3D Documentaries

Screening daily

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.

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Coming Soon

Song Sung Blue (12A)

2–4 and 6–8 January

Two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams.

“[Kate] Hudson’s anguished performance holds it together. This is let-it-rip acting with the fussiness burned off.” – Variety

“it’s still hard to look away from the silly sincerity that powers the film.” – IndieWire

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Peter Hujar's Day (12A)

From 2 January

Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall star in the stunning new film from Ira Sachs, a richly cinematic rendering of the meeting of acclaimed photographer Peter Hujar and writer and artist Linda Rosenkrantz. 

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Hamnet (12A)

From 9 January

Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel features mesmerising performances by Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. 

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IMAX: Sinners (15)

From 9 January

Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan reunite for an epic action film, shot with IMAX cameras.

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Seven Wonders of the World 

+ Projection Room Tour (U)

18 January

Stay behind after the screening and our projection team will take small groups on a tour of our world-class projection facilities and offer you a closer look at the iconic Cinerama screen.  

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Talking Hitchcock Presents: Four Seasons of Hitchcock

7 and 14 March 2026

Join Hitchcock writer, speaker, curator and podcaster Rebecca McCallum as she returns to Pictureville to present an exclusive cinematic event: a curated quartet from the Master of Suspense.

See more for less with our Four Seasons of Hitchcock ticket offer: Receive an extra pound off your ticket for every film you book in this season.

Pictureville members have early access booking to this season until 1 January 2026. Not yet a Pictureville member? From a free Community tier to an IMAX Premium membership, we’ve got a range of membership options so that you can support Pictureville in a way that works for you and make the most of this special offer. 

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🎁Gifts at Pictureville

Give the gift of great cinema with our brand-new gift memberships and vouchers.

Treat the film lover in your life to a full year of fun, from the latest releases to their old favourites, exclusive events and tasty treats, all at Yorkshire’s biggest independent cinema.

Make that gift extra special with our gift card holder, perfect for wrapping up and passing along to that special someone. Please note this can only be collected at the bar upon purchase of a gift membership.

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Calling all dads! Want to give your son a boost? Why not write him a letter to be shared in LETTERS TO OUR SONS... Following the response he received from the TV show Adolescence, Actor Stephen Graham would love your help in continuing the conversation between fathers and their sons. Together with psychology lecturer Orly Klein, they are calling on dads to write a letter to their sons about what matters most to them about fatherhood, being a man and the lessons you want to pass down to them. There’s no right or wrong way. Just your way. You can post your letters here - letterstooursons.co.uk

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Visit Bradford Newsletter Bradford District  Your guide to attractions, events, and activities in and around Bradford... There's a lot to discover; visit www.visitbradford.com for more possibilities. Season's Greetings   All of us at VisitBradford wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Discover More The Final Present   As Christmas approaches, why not head into the Bradford district to find that final special gift, pick up something delicious for the dinner table or treat yourself after all the effort you’ve put into making the season magical? The district is home to wonderful, unique and independent shops and markets where you can discover those last‑minute touches that bring the whole festive experience together. Discover More Walkin' In A Winter Wonderland   Head out along one of the wonderful walking routes and trails that run through the Bradford district this winter. Breathe in the fresh air, splash in a puddle or two and marvel at the wonderful sights you'll see along the way. From treks across ancient moors to city paths and canal towpaths, you'll always find something new that will suit walkers of all experiences. Click the link below for some inspiration and set out from Bradford this winter. Discover More Welcome In 2026   As 2025 comes to a close, there's still plenty of time for a little festive fun in the Bradford district, so why not click the link below and plan one more visit for the year? Celebrate the countdown to the New Year at parties and gatherings taking place across the district and then head out for that first adventure of 2026. Tag us on social media @VisitBradford and tell us how you'll be seeing in the New Year! Discover More If you're planning to visit the Bradford District in the next few weeks, here are some highlights for your diary. Christmas Inspiration 22nd January | Dave Spikey at St George's Hall, Bradford 23rd-31st January | Snow White at King's Hall, Ilkley 24th January | The Buildings of East Riddlesden Hall 27th-31st January | Friends - The Musical Parody at the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford 5th February | When Vincent Met John at Bingley Arts Centre   View All Events   Stay and Explore | Visit Bradford

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Confused by the NHS app? Unsure how to make an appointment or check up on blood results etc? Bradford Libraries will be hosting digital drop ins (to help customers with downloading the NHS app, Patchs, Airmid, booking appointments, managing prescriptions etc) courtesy of the BDiGITAL team.   The sessions will run during Health Information Week 19th Jan to 26th Jan. So far, the following sessions have been confirmed; Manningham Library, Monday January 19th -  9.30am - 11.30am. Friday, January 23 - 10am - 12noon Keighley Library, Monday January 19 - 2.30am -4.30pm Eccleshill Library  Tues January 20 - 9.30am-11.30am Thursday January 22 - 9.30am, -11.30 am   Keep an eye out for details of sessions at City and Ilkley Libraries.

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New Year - New Creative Writing Courses! Why not start a new creative writing course with us in the New Year? We run three regular, weekly sessions at Keighley, Ilkley and City Library for people at all stages of their writing journey. You can write in any style - prose (including short stories and novels), poetry, scripts, memoir and creative non-fiction and gain vital feedback and encouragement from both the tutor, Steve O'Connor and your fellow writers. All of the groups are welcoming and friendly - you will make new friends and most definitely write! Why not give it a try?  Keighley Library. Wednesday 7th January to 11th March. 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Ilkley Library. Friday 9th January to 13th March. 4pm to 6pm. City Library. Saturday 10th January to 14th March. 10:15am to 12:15pm. Courses cost £65 for all sessions, payable in the first session. We have two places on each course available at a reduced rate - please contact Christina.Wilson@bradford.gov.uk to confirm that you are eligible and check availability.   If you have any questions about the courses or would like to book a place please contact Christina.Wilson@bradford.gov.uk.

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A big thank you from Bradford 2025! And that’s a wrap! We’re just a few days from the end of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture – and it’s a perfect moment to look back on an astonishing 12 months for our part of the world. Look back at 2025

Bradford is Brighter Still What a year, what a weekend – and what a way to go out! Brighter Still brought down the curtain on our year as UK City of Culture with a heartwarming celebration of our past, present and future in Bradford – with hundreds of Bradfordians among the cast. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a pair of unforgettable evenings – and if you missed it, you can catch it on BBC iPlayer. Catch up on Brighter Still Image: © Danny Lawson (PA Media Assignments) from Brighter Still.

The year in numbers It's been some year! Here's a round-up of the stats so far. 3 million+ audiences at Bradford 2025 events 5,000+ events across all 30 wards of Bradford District 87,000+ local people participated in projects Take a look

Still on show... We’re not quite done – several Bradford 2025 events are continuing into 2026! You can still see Saad Qureshi’s sculpture Tower of Now on Hall Ings and BD: Walls street art around the city; the Turner Prize 2025 exhibition and Carolyn Mendelsohn’s Hardy and Free both continue until February; and Marshmallow Laser Feast’s dazzling installation YOU:MATTER is on until March. See everything that’s on at our website. Bradford 2025 continues Image: © David Levene. Installation view of Zadie Xa's presentation at the Turner Prize 2025 at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery.

Take our survey - and maybe win... We’d love to hear your thoughts about Bradford 2025 and its value to the city and district. Please take our online survey – and everyone who completes it will be entered into the chance to win one of three £100 e-gift cards. Take the survey

What's on in Bradford Searching for things to do during the festive season? Visit It’s On in Bradford, where you’ll find details of all the best shows, exhibitions and family events happening across the district. What's on? It's on! Season's greetings All that remains is for us to thank you for being part of an extraordinary year. Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture has been an unforgettable 12 months that has changed our district forever, and we couldn’t have done it without your love and support. From all of us here at Bradford 2025, we wish you a wonderful Christmas and a very happy New Year.

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Your 2025 round-up!

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What a year 2025 has been here at the Southbank Centre!

From Little Simz and her incredible Meltdown line-up, to a whole-site takeover from indie stalwarts Suede, a mammoth, cinematic dance event with Rambert x (LA)HORDE Ballet national de Marseille and a sell-out exhibition in the Hayward Gallery showcasing the poetic-yet-mischievous art of Yoshitomo Nara, we have been busy.

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January

We started the year with an international theatre sensation, the unsettling sci-fi piece The Employees, adapted by Łukasz Twarkowski.

February

The beloved interactive experience REPLAY: A Limitless Recycled Playground made a welcome return to the Royal Festival Hall – just in time for half-term.

March

Mitsuko Uchida might be a regular in our concert halls, but she never ceases to amaze. In the spring, she brought to life Beethoven's Sonata in E minor Op.90 alongside works by Schoenberg, Kurtág and Schubert.

April

Multitudes festival made its debut with an unforgettable first edition, where CIRCA, Marina Abramović, Frantic Assembly and more joined forces with world-class orchestras. It was incredible.

Oh, and it's coming back for 2026 👀

May

To celebrate 80 years of the Moomins, we worked with Counterpoints Arts and Moomin to build a replica of the Moominhouse, where the door is always open to those who need shelter. Did you get to see it?

We always have something on for families around the school holidays – check out our programme for spring.

June

From curated free performances to sold-out gigs with the likes of Lola Young, The Streets and Simbi herself, Little Simz' Meltdown was a super-fun celebration of youth culture and music.

Who would you like to see at the helm of Meltdown 2026?

July

Nearly 114,000 of you joined us as we stepped into Yoshitomo Nara's creative world in an immersive retrospective at the Hayward Gallery.

If you're a fan of his introspective and imaginative work, don't miss these dreamy upcoming exhibitions: Chiharu Shiota: Threads of Life and Yin Xiuzhen: Heart to Heart.

Installation view of Yoshitomo Nara. Photo: Mark Blower. Courtesy the artist and the Hayward Gallery.

August

Gustavo Dudamel, fresh from his conducting gig for none other than Coldplay, played the Royal Festival Hall with the Simón Bolivar Symphony Orchestra for one night only. The programme? An eclectic mix from Bernstein to Falla.

September

Indie stalwarts Suede took over our halls for a series of intimate gigs, talks and film screenings to mark the release of the their tenth studio album.

October

We teamed up with Rebecca Lucy Taylor AKA Self Esteem to co-curate this year's London Literature Festival. Highlights included Zadie Smith, Malala Yousafzai and co-authors Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben.

November

We banished the November gloom by serving up fresh independent theatre at KUNSTY, our new performance series platforming the rad, the queer and the uncategorisable. It was a blast 💃

December

Finally, we entered a world of colour, humour and provocation with the iconic Gilbert & George: 21ST CENTURY PICTURES exhibition at the Hayward Gallery. You're still in time to catch it for the holidays – it closes on Sunday 11 January.

Installation view of Gilbert & George, REST, 2019. From the exhibition Gilbert & George: 21ST CENTURY PICTURES. Courtesy of the Hayward Gallery. Photo by Mark Blower.

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As winter sparkles across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, the Northern Nights continues to shine a light on everything that makes the North-east so special at this time of year.

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A sneak peek behind the curtain of our new blockbuster musical, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Treasure Island 🌊✨ The big day is nearly here folks! 🎄 And as a little pre-Christmas gift, we snuck into the wings to capture these gorgeous backstage shots of our “very hearty hit” (⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Telegraph), Treasure Island: A New Musical Adventure. And in case you weren’t shore about booking tickets, here’s what critics are saying... “Nothing short of a hoot” (⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Guardian) “The ultimate Christmas show” (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lifestyle District) “Creating treasured memories for audiences” (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bristol World) “Exudes joyful exuberance at every turn” (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ StageTalk) There’s still time to set sail to Bristol Old Vic, so why not get friends and family together and join us for a swashbuckling, joyous, musical adventure this Dec – Jan ❄️ 📆 MUST END 10 JAN (Relaxed Performance on Sat 3 Jan, 2pm) 🎟️ Standard tickets from £14 (incl. £1 booking fee) 😍 Groups of 8+ save 15% Photos: Ciara Hillyer BOOK NOW WHAT DO AUDIENCES THINK? “I’ll tell them all about it when I go to school tomorrow... the songs were all very catchy”. Hear some of the glowing responses! WATCH THE VIDEO WATCH THE TRAILER 🎬 In case you missed it: We dropped our toe-tapping, official trailer for Treasure Island last week! Watch it now ⬇️ WATCH THE VIDEO ON STAGE PICS 🤩 Check out our production photos to get a sense of this swashbuckling adventure, full of pirates, a talking parrot, and a mysterious treasure map... TAKE A LOOK MAKING A MUSICAL 🎵 Treasure Island is by the writers of West End sensation The Great British Bake Off Musical. But how exactly do you make a musical? WATCH THE VIDEO STUCK FOR NYE PLANS? WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED! 🎉

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 SEASONAL SCOTSMAN CELEBRATIONS!

There's still time to get up close to the world's most-famous steam engine, Flying Scotsman.

Until Thursday 8 January 2026, find this legend of the tracks on display in Great Hall to round off our 50th anniversary year!

Don't miss out - book your free museum admission tickets now!

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FESTIVE OPENING

Looking for exciting plans between Christmas and New Years' Eve? We've got you covered!

Bring days out indoors this festive season and immerse yourself in railway history.

The museum is open every day 10.00 - 17.00 from Saturday 27 December, including New Years' Eve and New Years' Day!

Please note: the museum is closed 24 - 26 December 2025.

E-GIFT CARDS

Give a gift that sparks wonder this Christmas with our range of E-Gift Cards.

Our digital vouchers for our special museum experiences including our Countess of York Afternoon Tea, Wonderlab: the Bramall Gallery, Flying Scotsman Virtual Reality Experience or the Online Shop are sent straight to their inbox, making them the perfect long-distance or last-minute gift! 

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READY, STEADY, BAKE!

Get into the festive spirit and enjoy four National Railway Museum colleagues being put to the (taste) test as they attempt to make mince pies using a recipe from the Stephenson Recipe Book on our YouTube channel!

With a 200-year-old recipe, four contestants, two judges and one hour, what could go wrong?

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Hey  As this lands in your inbox on Christmas Eve, I just wanted to pop in with a gentle hello and a heartfelt thank you. Whether today is a busy one, a quiet one, or somewhere in between, I hope it brings a little calm, warmth and comfort your way. And if you’re celebrating, I wish you the merriest of Christmases, filled with cosy moments, good food, and time spent exactly how you like it. Before the year wraps up, I want you to know how grateful I am for you being here. Every read, reply, share, kind message, and photo you’ve sent this year has meant more than I can ever properly put into words. Get Lost exists because of this wonderful little community, curious, thoughtful, and full of love for the places that make our region so special. As I start quietly planning what 2026 might look like, I’d absolutely love to hear from you. If there’s somewhere you’d love me to explore, a hidden gem you think deserves more love, or a kind of content you’d like to see more of next year, just hit reply and let me know. I read every message, and they genuinely help shape what comes next. Thank you for being part of this journey, and for making this year such a special one. Wishing you a peaceful Christmas. Until our next adventure, Yorkshire Events What's on in Yorkshire this weekend? Here's a glimpse of what's on in Yorkshire this weekend 👀 ​ ​North Yorkshire: Whitby Lion’s Boxing Day Dip takes place this Boxing Day and invites you to brave the North Sea for charity. You can enjoy a friendly atmosphere with cheering crowds and fun fancy dress. Celebrate the 50th dip and support a cause close to you. Find out more. West Yorkshire: Northern Lights Leeds brings a glowing winter trail to Temple Newsam this week. You follow a mile-long route of creative light zones at a relaxed pace. Enjoy festive food and drinks in the Christmas Village as you explore with friends or family. Find out more. East Yorkshire: Christmas Special Beverley Ghost Walk takes place this week, offering a festive evening uncovering Beverley’s darker history. Join the guided walk on Monday night as eccentric host Dr Smalls leads you through cobbled streets and chilling local tales. Find out more. South Yorkshire: Join Winter Illuminations at Yorkshire Wildlife Park this week with a magical after-dark trail filled with glowing displays. You can explore over 3km of lanterns and enjoy a festive wander with family or friends. It’s a lovely way to brighten a winter evening. Find out more. ​ Discover more events in Yorkshire here:​ ​ → See the full calendar of events in Yorkshire this December here​ ​ → You've still got time to enjoy the festive season at one of these Christmas events in Yorkshire​ ​ → See in 2026 with a bang! Check out these New Year's Eve events in Yorkshire​ ​ Want to get the most out of Yorkshire this year? Check out the full 2025 events calendar →

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Loads to look forward to in 2026 ⬇️  |   The Three Degrees 🎙️🎙️🎙️ Experience pure soul and disco magic with The Three Degrees, one of the world’s most iconic vocal groups! With dazzling harmonies, glamorous gowns, and hits like When Will I See You Again and Dirty Ol’ Man, this show promises a night of smooth grooves and sparkle. Treat someone special to a Meet & Greet ticket! Fri 13 March | HTH Book Soul Hue & Cry at HTH 🎹 Don’t miss Scottish pop legends Hue and Cry as they bring their acclaimed ElectroAcoustic show to Huddersfield! Brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane perform hits like Labour of Love and Looking for Linda in a soulful, stripped-back style that showcases rich harmonies and timeless song-writing. Fri 27 Feb | HTH Book Hue & Cry 80s LIVE 🪩 Get ready for the ultimate 80s night out as 80s Live brings its West End energy on tour, packed with over two dozen iconic hits from artists like Wham!, Madonna, Rick Astley, Culture Club and more. With a sensational cast, live band and feel-good party vibes, it’s the perfect throwback celebration—big tunes, big moves and big fun. Tickets on sale now! Sat 21 March | HTH Book 80s Whitney tribute! 💃🏽 Celebrate the incredible legacy of Whitney Houston in Queen of the Night, a spectacular live tribute filled with her greatest hits. Sing and dance along to I Wanna Dance With Somebody, I Will Always Love You, and How Will I Know, performed by sensational vocalists and live band.  Thurs 5 Feb | HTH Book Whitney Magic of Motown 🕺🏻 The Magic of Motown returns with its 20th Anniversary Tour, celebrating the legendary sound of a generation with glittering costumes, dazzling choreography and all the biggest hits. Featuring classics from Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes and more, this spectacular live show brings the ultimate Motown party to the stage for one unforgettable night. Fri 27 March | HTH Book Motown Oh What a Night! 🎙️ Step back in time with Oh What A Night! — the dazzling tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Featuring West End stars and classic hits like Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, and Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, this feel-good show is bursting with powerful vocals & pure nostalgia. Sat 24 Jan | HTH Book Valli Harry Redknapp Live ⚽ Join national treasure Harry Redknapp for a night packed with laughter, locker room stories, and heart-warming moments. From managing football icons to being King of the Jungle, Harry’s charm and humour make for a great night. Grab a VIP ticket for premium seat, drink, meet-and-greet & photo. Thurs 15 Jan | HTH Book Harry The small print Our ticket prices are subject to an additional 10% booking fee (online, phone or in person), up to a maximum of £2 per ticket. Kirklees Town Halls, Huddersfield Town Hall, Corporation Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA

🎊 Your next big night out awaits! |  Hi Karen, You’ve done the gifting. You’ve done the hosting. Now it’s your turn. This Boxing Day, treat yourself to a big night out at the theatre... FIND YOUR NEXT BIG NIGHT OUT Here's some highlights... DRAMA Tue 17 March The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) After 9 years in London's West End, two TV specials and performances in over 20 countries, the worldwide phenomenon returns with this updated and reinvented rollercoaster ride through all 37 of the Bard's plays.  BOOK NOW MUSIC Sat 23 May A Night to Remember: Motown Show A Night To Remember: Motown Show takes you back in time to 1960's Detroit. Be prepared for a high energy show, packed with the greatest Motown hits of all time. BOOK NOW MUSICAL THEATRE Wed 3 June Here We Go Again - Starring KERRY KATONA! We're sending out an 'SOS' to anyone who might 'have a dream' of a great night out... so grab your platform boots and sequinned jump-suits and join us for the ultimate non-stop tribute to Mamma Mia! The Musical. BOOK NOW SEE WHAT'S ON Our annual panto returns in winter 2026... Make all your wishes come true. Join us for our next spectacular pantomime. Packed with mischief, music, and mayhem, Aladdin is brought to life with a signature Lawrence Batley Theatre twist — taking the whole family on a truly unforgettable magic carpet ride. Aladdin runs Tue 1 December 2026 - Sun 3 January 2027. Tickets on sale now. Book by the end of January to get next year's tickets at this years prices! BOOK NOW Lawrence Batley Theatre Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, HD1 2SP Box Office: 01484 430528 Company No. 01504033 | Charity No. 510693 | Kirklees Theatre Trust is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee