I am so proud and excited to share my new five star review from what I presume is a Dad and Daughter reviewer:

Toblerone style rom com

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 October 2026

Lovely Christmas time romance. Both myself and my adult teen daughter (it's really her kind of book) loved this book. The characters are well developed, the storyline partly predictable but with a twist, a lovely light read for the holidays. First in a series and I'll keep an eye out for the second. As with many books there were some frustrating aspects, such as story line or character but I tend to view this as a positive as the author has provoked a reaction on me.... when it doesn't and I'm bored, then that's a bad sign. With this book, I was invested in the main characters sufficiently that I just wanted the good stuff to happen. I don't want to say more as I don't do spoilers! Great for the romantics out there.

Thank you so much Huw (and your adult teen daughter) for your lovely review, I'm so glad you enjoyed the book.

If any of my fabulous followers fancy a warm-hearted Christmastime romance now the nights are turning cold, please click the link below:

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Kirklees Libraries

Chess and Board Games Club at Mirfield Library

Mon, 2.11.2026 10:00 - 12:30 | +1

Chess and board games group Read more

Monday Storytime at Dewsbury Library

Mon, 2.11.2026 10:00 - 11:00 | +1

Stories and crafts for under 5s. Read more

Stay, Play and Read at Heckmondwike Library

Mon, 2.11.2026 10:30 - 12:00 | +1

Reading, activities and conversation for families Read more

Coffee Morning at Skelmanthorpe Library

Mon, 2.11.2026 10:30 - 12:30 | +1

CCoffee morning with board games, jigsaws and puzzles Read more

Dementia Support at Cleckheaton Library

Mon, 2.11.2026 10:30 - 12:30 | +2

Activities and support for people with dementia every Monday and Friday Read more

Storytime at Slaithwaite Library

Mon, 2.11.2026 10:30 - 11:30 | +1

Stories and crafts for under 5s. Read more

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Books & Literature

If These Walls Could Talk writing in place with Yvonne Battle-Felton

Mon, 2.11.2026 17:00 - 18:45 | +1

An eight- week creative writing workshop aimed to inspire writers to write site-specific writing Read more

Creative Writing Group at Cleckheaton Library

Mon, 2.11.2026 17:30 - 19:00

Creative support groups for budding writers. Read more

Writers' Group at Holmfirth Library

Mon, 2.11.2026 18:30 - 20:00 | +1

Support for budding writers Read more

Poetry Group at Cleckheaton Library

Tue, 3.11.2026 14:00 - 15:00

A free drop in session where we share and discuss poetry. Read more

Zine Club at Cleckheaton Library

Mon, 2.11.2026 17:00 - 19:00

Creating zines every Monday Read more

Non-Fiction Reading Group at Denby Dale Library

Mon, 6.7.2026 00:00 - Mon, 4.1.2027 00:00

Join our Book club for adults. An opportunity to read and discuss nonfiction books in a friendly and informal group Read more

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Kirklees Town Halls

Cliffe House | SAPLINGS ADVENTURE CLUB - Nov to Dec 2026

Mon, 2.11.2026 10:00 - 10:00

Activity Information Let your little ones explore & embrace the outdoors in natural play sessions, set in the fantastic woodland grounds of Cliffe Hou ... Read more

Peter King - Organ Concert

Mon, 2.11.2026 13:00 - 14:00

The celebrated Organist Emeritus of Bath Abbey brings a virtuosic programme to Kirklees. Recognised for his authoritative performances, Peter delivers ... Read more

Musical Theatre Classes

Wed, 4.11.2026 18:15 - 19:15

Enrolling now for September Read more

19th Light Brigade Festival of Remembrance

Fri, 6.11.2026 19:15 - 21:45

The Massed Military Bands, Pipes and Bugles of 19th Light Brigade present a Festival of Remembrance. Free Read more

HPO: Love, Longing and the New World

Sat, 7.11.2026 19:30 - 21:30

HUDDERSFIELD PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Experience an evening of passion, nostalgia and discovery with Love, Longing and the New World. Tchaikovsky’s dra ... Read more

Pennine Chamber Collective in the Winds

Mon, 9.11.2026 13:00 - 14:00

PENNINE CHAMBER COLLECTIVE IN THE WINDS A collective built out of the local talent from the University of Huddersfield brings a rich programme of win ... Read more

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Children & Families

Cliffe House | SAPLINGS ADVENTURE CLUB - Nov to Dec 2026

Mon, 2.11.2026 10:00 - 10:00

Activity Information Let your little ones explore & embrace the outdoors in natural play sessions, set in the fantastic woodland grounds of Cliffe Hou ... Read more

Mini Musica Bounce and Rhyme

Mon, 2.11.2026 10:30 - 11:00 | +1

Help celebrate Huddersfield's new library with songs, rhymes and stories. Join Ben from Musica Kirklees on Monday mornings 10.30-11am. Read more

Rhymetime at Huddersfield Library Hub

Tue, 3.11.2026 11:00 - 11:45

Bring your little ones along to Huddersfield Library Hub for a friendly and fun Rhymetime session filled with stories, favourite rhymes and simple cra ... Read more

Rhymetime at Denby Dale Library

Wed, 4.11.2026 14:00 - 14:30

Singing & Activities for Toddlers Read more

Young Adult Art Group at Mirfield Library

Wed, 4.11.2026 16:30 - 18:00

Art Group for 12-18 year olds every Wednesday. Read more

Treeline: Roots and Branches - finale 21 November

Sat, 5.9.2026 11:00 - Sat, 21.11.2026 15:00

Roots & Branches will bring Huddersfield into Graham Fitkin's Treeline project Read more

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Exhibitions

Hold to this Earth: Works by Contemporary Indigenous North American Artists from Tia Collection

Tue, 3.11.2026 10:00 - 18:00 | +5

Headlining our 2026 programme is a major presentation of work by contemporary Indigenous American artists from Tia Collection. Read more

Olivia Bax: Double Take

Sat, 26.9.2026 10:00 - Sun, 14.3.2027 16:00

Double Take is a colourful exhibition of 20 new and recent sculptures by Olivia Bax. She uses found objects, metal mesh and brightly coloured paper pu ... Read more

Maggie O'Keeffe: Wind and Water

Sat, 3.10.2026 14:00 - Sat, 14.11.2026 13:00

This autumn The Long Wall Gallery welcomes Maggie O’Keeffe with her new exhibition, Wind and Water. Read more

EXHIBITION: Beyond the Frame: Printmaking in Dialogue with Film

Mon, 2.11.2026 10:00 - 15:00 | +5

Beyond the Frame offers a rare opportunity to see a generous selection of work by Rozi Fuller, Layla Jabbari and Emma Jackson, three artists who are r ... Read more

Exhibition: Knocking On Heavens Door by Beth Cartwright

Tue, 13.10.2026 08:30 - Thu, 19.11.2026 16:30

Knocking on Heaven’s Door is a collection of new paintings created through a free and intuitive process. The exhibition invites you to spend time with ... Read more

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Film

EXHIBITION: Beyond the Frame: Printmaking in Dialogue with Film

Mon, 2.11.2026 10:00 - 15:00 | +5

Beyond the Frame offers a rare opportunity to see a generous selection of work by Rozi Fuller, Layla Jabbari and Emma Jackson, three artists who are r ... Read more

Movie Club at Dewsbury Library

Sat, 7.11.2026 09:30 - 12:30

Saturday film club, films suitable for over 18years. Read more

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History & Heritage

Library Gardens: Art, Plants & Place

Mon, 2.11.2026 13:30 - 15:30 | +1

Come and explore the garden in new ways — have a go, get creative and see what you discover. Read more

Ancestry Help at Golcar Library

Tue, 3.11.2026 10:00 - 13:00

Help with searching Ancestry.com Read more

Family History at Kirkburton Library

Tue, 3.11.2026 16:00 - 18:00

Local history and genealogy support Read more

Local History Group at Kirkheaton Library

Thu, 5.11.2026 18:00 - 19:00

Informal group for people interested in genealogy and local history Read more

The Whit Monday 1944 Flood Trail

Wed, 11.2.2026 00:00 - Thu, 31.12.2026 00:00

This trail follows key locations along the route of the 1944 Flood and helps to explain what occurred on that fateful day. Read more

Treeline: Roots and Branches - finale 21 November

Sat, 5.9.2026 11:00 - Sat, 21.11.2026 15:00

Roots & Branches will bring Huddersfield into Graham Fitkin's Treeline project Read more

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Music

Mini Musica Bounce and Rhyme

Mon, 2.11.2026 10:30 - 11:00 | +1

Help celebrate Huddersfield's new library with songs, rhymes and stories. Join Ben from Musica Kirklees on Monday mornings 10.30-11am. Read more

Peter King - Organ Concert

Mon, 2.11.2026 13:00 - 14:00

The celebrated Organist Emeritus of Bath Abbey brings a virtuosic programme to Kirklees. Recognised for his authoritative performances, Peter delivers ... Read more

Birkby Community Choir

Mon, 2.11.2026 15:30 - 17:30 | +1

A free, casual choir for people of all ages and abilities. Singing songs from around the globe. A snack provided. Led by a singing leader with 15 year ... Read more

Rhymetime at Almondbury Library

Tue, 3.11.2026 10:30 - 11:15

Singing & Activities for Toddlers Read more

Rhymetime at Batley Library

Tue, 3.11.2026 13:00 - 13:30

Fun singing and activities for toddlers Read more

Sheer Terror + The Drowns

Tue, 3.11.2026 19:45 - 21:45

One of New York hardcore's most indestructible forces teams up with Seattle's most exciting street punk outfit for a UK tour date that should not be s ... Read more

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Textiles

Knit and Natter at Mirfield Library

Mon, 2.11.2026 16:30 - 18:30 | +1

Knit and Natter Groups are for adults who enjoy knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts. They are free of charge to attend and participants h ... Read more

Mindful Textile Skills

Tue, 3.11.2026 10:00 - 12:00

Join textile artist Kim Searle (Darn It! Workshops) for a series of sessions focusing on different textile skills Read more

Knit and Natter at Rawthorpe & Dalton Library

Tue, 3.11.2026 10:15 - 12:15

Knit and Natter Groups are for adults who enjoy knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts. They are free of charge to attend and participants h ... Read more

Knit and Natter at Birstall Library

Tue, 3.11.2026 13:00 - 15:00

Knitting and crochet for charity. Read more

Knit and Natter, Crochet and Chatter at Heckmondwike Library

Tue, 3.11.2026 13:00 - 15:00

Knit and Natter Groups are for adults who enjoy knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts. Read more

Knit and Natter at Honley Library

Tue, 3.11.2026 13:30 - 15:00

Knit and Natter Groups are for adults who enjoy knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts. Read more

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Theatre

Frozen

Mon, 2.11.2026 19:00 - 21:20 | +6

EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF DISNEY’S FROZEN AS HUDDERSFIELD MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY BRINGS THIS BREATH-TAKING MUSICAL TO LIFE! The Huddersfield Musical T ... Read more

Bollywood Dance Class

Wed, 4.11.2026 19:15 - 20:15

GET READY TO MOVE, SMILE AND HAVE FUN IN THIS JOYFUL BOLLYWOOD DANCE CLASS, LED BY INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED DANCER AND CHOREOGRAPHER DR PRATHIBA BATLE ... Read more

The Betray-tors

Fri, 6.11.2026 19:30 - 21:15 | +1

AWARD WINNING MYSTERY MAESTROS HIGHLY SUSPECT RETURN WITH A NEW HILARIOUS INTERACTIVE MURDER MYSTERY FOR THE AUDIENCE TO SOLVE! It’s the nation’s fav ... Read more

Giants Cheerleading & Gymnastics Academy Annual Show 2026

Sun, 8.11.2026 13:15 - 15:15 | +1

OUR ANNUAL SHOW BRINGS TOGETHER ATHLETES FROM ACROSS GIANTS CHEERLEADING & GYMNASTICS ACADEMY TO SHOWCASE THE SKILLS AND ROUTINES THEY HAVE BEEN WORKI ... Read more

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Workshops & Courses

Beginners Throwing Pottery

Mon, 2.11.2026 18:00 - 20:00

Join Jessica on Monday evenings to throw on the wheel! Read more

Library Gardens: Art, Plants & Place

Mon, 2.11.2026 13:30 - 15:30 | +1

Come and explore the garden in new ways — have a go, get creative and see what you discover. Read more

If These Walls Could Talk writing in place with Yvonne Battle-Felton

Mon, 2.11.2026 17:00 - 18:45 | +1

An eight- week creative writing workshop aimed to inspire writers to write site-specific writing Read more

Creative Writing Group at Cleckheaton Library

Mon, 2.11.2026 17:30 - 19:00

Creative support groups for budding writers. Read more

Writers' Group at Holmfirth Library

Mon, 2.11.2026 18:30 - 20:00 | +1

Support for budding writers Read more

Mindful Textile Skills

Tue, 3.11.2026 10:00 - 12:00

Join textile artist Kim Searle (Darn It! Workshops) for a series of sessions focusing on different textile skills Read more

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Monday, 2 November 2026

New five star review for Christmas Evie

5.0 out of 5 stars Toblerone style rom com