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December 2018
Holme Valley Lions 2018 Santa Sleigh 2018
Holme Valley Lions 2018 Santa Sleigh schedule. The maps for each route will be posted on the day and we look forward to seeing you all. https://lions105c.org.uk/holmevalley/
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Aladdin – Lawrence Batley Theatre
£9.50 – £18.50
This Christmas join Aladdin on a magic carpet ride! The team that brought you Cinderella and Jack and the Beanstalk are back with another festive treat for the whole family. Live music, laughs galore, fabulous scenery and glittering costumes all come together in Aladdin, our latest traditional family pantomime – where wishes really do come true! Penniless Aladdin dreams of a life of luxury and when he discovers an old magic lamp all his dreams could come true. But can…
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Christmas Gift Making – Stirley Farm
£2
Come and join us in the run up to christmas, learn how to make your own personalised gifts such as beeswax candlemaking and orange pomanders! You'll be sure to leave with christmas cheer and feeling festive. https://www.ywt.org.uk/events/2018-12-02-christmas-gift-making-2-dec
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Santa’s Grotto at Totties Garden Centre
£8
Calling all parents. Get organised early and book a place on Santa's sleigh in our Christmas Winter Wonderland Grotto. Our Winter Wonderland grotto opens on the 1st December, pop in and wander around the beautifully decorated grotto. Santa will be with us on Saturday 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd and 23rd December between 12pm and 4pm. To book your seat to meet Santa call us on 01484 680227. The cost is £8 and includes a gift and a donation to…
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Visit Santa at Brooklands Nurseries & Coffee Shop
Santa is visiting on Saturday 24th November and will be here every Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm till 3:00pm until 16th December. Every child meal bought will get a free present from santa.
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Santa Visits Uno Cucina!
£10
On Sunday the 16th of December we have a very special guest visiting uno! Book in for lunch with your little ones and enjoy a visit with Santa! Kids tickets are £10 and include a kids meal deal and gift from Santa!
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Carols on the Cliff 2018 – Cliff Recreation Ground
Free
Come and sing carols and watch the sun go down from one of the best vantage points in the Holme Valley. Music will be supplied by members of Hade Edge B Band, with Father Christmas in the shelter and warm refreshments. This is a family-friendly event. Please come prepared to sing and equipped for the weather, with torches and stout footwear. As parking near the Recreation Ground is very difficult, please come on foot, if you can.
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Holmfirth High Carol Service – Holmfirth Parish Church
Free
A fantastic way to get into the Christmas spirit as Holmfirth High School students along with Rev. Sean Robertshaw conduct their Christmas Carol Service at Holmfirth Parish Church. All members of the public welcome.
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COME AND MEET SANTA – ULTIMATE KIDS PLAY CENTRE
£10
You can meet him for tea or for breakfast... food and a gift included plus you get to Play too!
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‘Twas The Night Before Christmas – Lawrence Batley Theatre
£7
It is Christmas Eve and Santa’s elves, Holly and Ivy, are calling for help from all children to make sure they have completed their checklist, so that everything is ready for Santa and for Christmas. With heavy sacks of presents, poorly reindeer, and one too many mince pies, will Santa have enough time to make it around all the houses in time for Christmas day? Front Room Productions present ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas, with music, poetry and a whole…
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Christmas Skate Party – Penistone Leisure Centre
£7
Christmas party on wheels- festive fun, face painting, games, buffet, roller skating and a present from Santa. Sat, Dec 22 - 3pm-5.30pm - Tickets £7.
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The HEY DIDDLES’ Crazy Christmas Show – Holmfirth Civic Hall
£6
Skye Diddle has a very long list of things to prepare for Christmas ..but things are not going to plan. Sunny Diddle is trying to open the presents too early and Poppy Diddles is causing a calamity. Will they get their jobs done in time? Join the Hey Diddles for a hour packed full of fun and songs everyone can join in with... and can you help stop Sunny from trying to open the presents? Suitable for ages 0-6.
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Standedge Kids Christmas Party
£5
Get the little ones dressed up in their best outfits, it's time for the Standedge Tunnel Christmas Party. Start the Christmas celebrations early... on Sunday 23 December, it will be party time at Standedge Tunnel Visitor Centre. This is an event for the whole family to enjoy with DJ, dancing, party games and sweet treats. Plus, the bar will be open serving alcoholic beverages (for the parents of course!). Entry is just £5 for children and includes: a hot dog…
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Upperthong Village Hall Christmas Concert
Free
It's just a few weeks until our Annual Christmas Concert! This wonderful event is always busy and brings the whole community together. There's carol singing from 6pm and then we have HD9 Brass Quintet providing entertainment. All rounded off with delicious mince pies and homemade mulled wine afterwards. Looking forward to seeing you all there!
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Christmas Eve, Breakfast with Santa – Cliffe House, Shepley
Free – £12.95
Give the children an exciting Christmas eve to remember with Breakfast with Santa. Children on his 'good list' will also get a gift. Hot english breakfast buffet, with tea, coffee and fruit juice Adults £12.95 (£15.95 including prosecco) Children under 12 £8.95 Under 2s free Spaces are limited, book now to avoid disapointment email enquiries.cliffehouse@kirklees.gov.uk or ring 01484 225083
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12th Annual Boxing Day Treasure Hunt – The Cricketers Arms
Free
🎄Wednesday 26th December🎄 Our 12th Annual Boxing Day Walk
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Holiday Roller Skating Sessions – Penistone Leisure Centre
£2.50
Christmas Holidays skating fun - 2pm to 4pm on Wed, Thurs and Fri, Jan 2, 3, and 4 - no need to book, pay on the door £2.50 (skates included)
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Sand Art with Kids Bee Happy at Totties Garden Centre
£3.00
Kids Bee Happy will be with us on Friday 4th January running their popular Sand Art Workshops. 9.30am until 11am 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
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Cinderella – Lawrence Batley Theatre
£4.50 – £17.50
Huddersfield Light Opera Company are back to put an end to the post-Christmas blues with their usual fun-packed traditional family pantomime. Bursting with comedy, audience participation, spectacular scenery, a breath taking transformation snow scene and outrageous costumes, this will be the biggest, brightest and best HLOC pantomime yet. Cinderella is a sure family favourite for all ages.
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Small Worlds – Lawrence Batley Theatre
£7
Five interweaving stories, five small worlds, five very different journeys. Step inside the small world of Mimika Theatre’s white tent and into an exquisite intimate environment. Meet five characters – a bug, a goose, a fox cub, a cat and a six-year-old girl – and watch their wordless stories unfold. Small Worlds is an unforgettable piece of visual theatre inside a magical canvas dome – a unique integration of puppetry, miniature landscapes, original animated film and music.
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Swegway Holiday Challenge – Penistone Leisure Centre
£2.50
Swegway fun in the Christmas Holidays - bring your own hoverboard to Penistone Leisure Centre, Thurlstone Road, and take on our obstacle course challenge between 2pm and 4pm on Friday, December 28. Pay on the door (no need to book) £2.50.
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2019 Opening Weekend & Residents’ Days – Kirklees Light Railway
The Kirklees Light Railway reopens for its 2019 season on Saturday 9 February 2019! Come along and join us! Trains will be running every 40 minutes from 11am until the last train of the day at 3.40pm. To make this weekend even more special, the railway is hosting Residents' Days* on 9 & 10 February 2019, where residents of Clayton West, Scissett, Skelmanthorpe & Shelley can travel for just £3 per adult, £2 per concession and £1 per child (aged…
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Suitcase Stories – Childrens Theatre at Holmfirth Civic Hall
£4
A well travelled lady captivates her audience with stories she has gathered on her journeys around the world, from Yorkshire, through Poland and on to India! Using only the contents of her suitcase she creates landscapes of mountains and jungles, costumes for shepherds and kings and finds unique ways to bring characters to life. The children become a part of the story by helping our teller to create waves of water, make the sound of an army, hide away their…
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Residents’ Day (Shelley Postcodes) – Kirklees Light Railway
If you're a local resident living near the Kirklees Light Railway, we've got something special for you to enjoy in 2019! Join us for one of our Residents' Days where adults can travel for just £3, concessions for just £2 and children (aged 3-16) just £1 each! On 6 May 2019, this special offer applies to residents of Shelley ONLY and proof of address will be required at the Ticket Office when purchasing tickets. Come and take advantage of this…
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Holmfirth Folk Festival 2019
Holmfirth Folk Festival 2019 For the first time in many years, we are offering WEEKEND TICKETS ! https://www.wegottickets.com/f/11886 For all the details, click HERE
Find out more »Residents’ Day (Skelmanthorpe Postcodes) – Kirklees Light Railway
If you're a local resident living near the Kirklees Light Railway, we've got something special for you to enjoy in 2019! Join us for one of our Residents' Days where adults can travel for just £3, concessions for just £2 and children (aged 3-16) just £1 each! This special offer applies to residents of Clayton West, Scissett, Skelmanthorpe and Shelley ONLY and proof of address will be required at the Ticket Office when purchasing tickets. RESIDENTS' DAY DATES Saturday 9th…
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Residents’ Day (Clayton West & Scissett Postcodes) – Kirklees Light Railway
If you're a local resident living near the Kirklees Light Railway, we've got something special for you to enjoy in 2019! Join us for one of our Residents' Days where adults can travel for just £3, concessions for just £2 and children (aged 3-16) just £1 each! This special offer applies to residents of Clayton West, Scissett, Skelmanthorpe and Shelley ONLY and proof of address will be required at the Ticket Office when purchasing tickets. RESIDENTS' DAY DATES Saturday 9th…
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Marsden Jazz Festival 2019
Come and celebrate 26 years of Jazz in the Yorkshire Pennines! Street markets, over 60 free events and street parade... A fantastic weekend of music! To see what's on, what it's about and to get involved visit: https://www.marsdenjazzfestival.com/
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