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Yorkshire Junior Chess Day – Upperthong Junior School
The White Rose Chess Academy are hosting a chess training day and mini-tournament at Upperthong Junior School on Saturday 20th October. Venue Upperthong Junior School, Burnlee Road Holmfirth, West Yorkshire HD92LE Times – 10.00am-4.00pm. Ages – 6-18. The organisers will arrange suitable levels of training/competition .Beginners are most welcome. Entry fee - £10.00 payable to White Rose Junior Chess Academy The day includes:- •Training with a full time Chess Teacher Lateefah Messam -Sparks from London a strong enthusiastic female player…
On Broadway – Lawrence Batley Theatre
Pennine Academy of Dance Students from Pennine Academy of Dance provide an evening of fun, high energy entertainment in their fourth annual show. Throughout the evening you’ll experience influential dance styles and music gathered from much-loved musicals. Students from three-years-old to adult will showcase their skill in ballet, tap, acrobatics and street dance performed to numbers from hit Broadway shows. Come along, take a seat and enjoy Pennine Academy of Dance on Broadway.
On Broadway – Lawrence Batley Theatre
Pennine Academy of Dance Students from Pennine Academy of Dance provide an evening of fun, high energy entertainment in their fourth annual show. Throughout the evening you’ll experience influential dance styles and music gathered from much-loved musicals. Students from three-years-old to adult will showcase their skill in ballet, tap, acrobatics and street dance performed to numbers from hit Broadway shows. Come along, take a seat and enjoy Pennine Academy of Dance on Broadway.
Mini Professors Huddersfield Science Classes 2-5 Years – Holmfirth Adult Education Centre
Mini Professors Huddersfield brings the very popular Mini Professors classes to Holmfirth on a weekly basis at Holmfirth Tech! Mini Professors aims to inspire 2-5year olds to explore science through hands on experiments, storytelling, videos and much more. A new topic is explored each week from dinosaurs, chemical reactions, space, rainforest, caterpillars and butterflies and much more. With over 70 topics there's a lot to explore, excite, stimulate those curious minds all while having lots and lots of fun! They…
Halloween Ghost Train – Kirklees Light Railway
**TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE ON 1 SEPTEMBER 2018** Are you brave enough to board our Halloween Ghost Trains? These fangtastic trains are not for the weak at heart! Try them, if you dare... The Ghost Trains will be running on the evenings of Friday 26th, Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th October 2018. Booking is essential and fancy dress is fiendishly encouraged! PLEASE NOTE: You WILL be scared out of your wits and, therefore, these trains are NOT suitable for…
Nature Tots – Stirley Community Farm
Fun activities in and around the farm for pre-schoolers and their parents (under 5's) This event is eligible for the Hedgehog Award. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Halloween Disco – Upperthong Village Hall
Children's Halloween Disco with spooky party games, hot dogs, bar and lots of treats! For Keystage 1 children mainly. Tickets available from: Gillian 682599 or in Upperthong School playground or on the door. Tickets cost: £3.00 in advance or £3.50 on the door.
Halloween Party – Brooklands Nurseries & Coffee Shop
Come and join us for our Halloween party Saturday 27th October 3pm till 6pm. Book now to save disappointment! £5 per ticket including a hotdog for every child and a prize for the best dressed boy or girl.
UGLY BUG BALL – Holmfirth Vineyard & Restaurant
UGLY BUG BALL 27TH OCTOBER Join us for a spooky tea party at the vineyard! There will be spooktacular games, a disco and even a prize for best fancy dress. Priced at just £12 per ticket, suitable for children up to the age of 12. Kids pay only. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS: https://togo.uk.com/makebooking?venueid=1297&event=10556
Ugly Bug Ball at Holmfirth Vineyard
UGLY BUG BALL 27TH OCTOBER 2018 Join us for a spooky tea party at the vineyard! There will be spooktacular games, a disco and even a prize for best fancy dress. Priced at just £12 per ticket, suitable for children up to the age of 12. Kids pay only. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS: https://togo.uk.com/makebooking?venueid=1297&event=10556
Meltham Walkers are Welcome – Light up The Pleasure Grounds
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Harvest Celebration and Pumpkin Carving – Stirley Community Farm
Enjoy the abundance of harvest time on the farm by picking your own fruit & veg and joining in with crafts and activities to help take the festivities home with you, including carving a pumpkin with your own spooky or wacky character to light up the night!
October Half term – Sand Art at Totties Garden Centre
Come along and make Sand Art pictures… Simply peel, pour and tap to create a fun picture Suitable for children aged 3 years and upwards £3 per child payable on the day to Kids Be Happy, just come along
Kids Bee Happy – SandArt Workshop at Totties Garden Centre
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October Half Term Fun at Cliffe House, Shepley
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Multi-Sports Camps – Thongsbridge Tennis & Fitness
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Multi-Sports Camps – Thongsbridge Tennis & Fitness
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October Half Term Fun at Cliffe House, Shepley
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Multi-Sports Camps – Thongsbridge Tennis & Fitness
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Balanceability Courses – Holmfirth High School Sports Centre
October half term holidays course. 31st of October, 1st and 2nd of November at Holmfirth Community Sports Centre (Holmfirth High). Balanceability Level 1 (2 1/2 to 5) 9:15 till 10 Balanceability Level 2 (5+) 10:15 till 11 Bookings - please text 07969 663881
October Half Term Fun at Cliffe House, Shepley
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Spooktacular Disco – Standedge Tunnel
Standedge Tunnel are putting on a haunted Halloween party for the kids with a DJ, party games, dancing, best-dressed competition and a whole lot of fun. The bar will be open selling alcoholic beverages (for the parents), soft drinks and sweets. We will also be cooking up jacket potatoes with a chilli & cheese topping for just £2.50. Book your tickets now Children - £5 (inc. hot dog & drink) Adults - Free Please ring the cafe on 01484 844298…
Halloween Silent Film Night: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde – Choppards Mission
A creepy silent film horror for Halloween night - with LIVE piano accompaniment. Respectable gentleman Dr Henry Jekyll only needs swallow a beaker of strange potion to become evil, murderous Edward Hyde. Robert Louis Stephenson's gothic tale is brought to sinister life in this 1920 silent film version starring the greatest actor of his age, John Barrymore. The creepy atmosphere will be completed by silent film pianist Jonny Best, who will accompany the film with a live, improvised score. A…
October Half Term Fun at Cliffe House, Shepley
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Multi-Sports Camps – Thongsbridge Tennis & Fitness
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Balanceability Courses – Holmfirth High School Sports Centre
October half term holidays course. 31st of October, 1st and 2nd of November at Holmfirth Community Sports Centre (Holmfirth High). Balanceability Level 1 (2 1/2 to 5) 9:15 till 10 Balanceability Level 2 (5+) 10:15 till 11 Bookings - please text 07969 663881
Spooky SCRAPtastic Workshops at Totties Garden Centre
Join fairandfunky for their Spooky Scraptastic workshop making a masterpiece using recycled bits and bobs on Thursday 1st November or Friday 2nd November between 9.30am and 11am. Workshop cost is £3.50 per child, payable on the day. Suitable for children aged 3 – 12 years. Parents are expected to stay with their children as they craft. Whilst the children craft you can enjoy a coffee and a piece of cake and enjoy the fantastic views over the Holme Valley.
Balanceability Courses – Holmfirth High School Sports Centre
October half term holidays course. 31st of October, 1st and 2nd of November at Holmfirth Community Sports Centre (Holmfirth High). Balanceability Level 1 (2 1/2 to 5) 9:15 till 10 Balanceability Level 2 (5+) 10:15 till 11 Bookings - please text 07969 663881
Spooky SCRAPtastic Workshops at Totties Garden Centre
Join fairandfunky for their Spooky Scraptastic workshop making a masterpiece using recycled bits and bobs on Thursday 1st November or Friday 2nd November between 9.30am and 11am. Workshop cost is £3.50 per child, payable on the day. Suitable for children aged 3 – 12 years. Parents are expected to stay with their children as they craft. Whilst the children craft you can enjoy a coffee and a piece of cake and enjoy the fantastic views over the Holme Valley.
Lego Competition – The Carlile Institute, Meltham
Meltham Library are holding a Lego Competition at half term: BUILD YOUR OWN SUPERHERO Free to enter for children 4 - 11 years Must be accompanied by an adult.