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Holmfirth Musical Festival 2018
Holmfirth Musical Festival is a competition for instrumentalists and singers, small vocal and instrumental ensembles and choirs. The 73rd Annual Competition Thursday 18th October to Saturday 20th October 2018 Holmfirth Civic Hall Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS (almost opposite the Fire Station. Parking in Crown Bottom Car Park - down School St, or Crown St. off Huddersfield Rd. opposite the Civic Hall) For more details see www.hm.org.uk
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…
Meltham Walkers are Welcome events
PROGRAMME OF WALKS FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER 2018 Sunday 21st October – 3.75 miles –Harden Hike Sunday 18th November – 3.5 miles – Wilshaw Wander Sunday 16th December –4 miles – Meltham Meander Meet at Carlile Street Car Park HD9 4AE at 10am ALL WALKS ARE FREE – ALL AGES WELCOME FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE AFTER AT LOCAL ESTABLISHMENTS For more information visit our website www.walkingmeltham.com/route Contacts: Ann 07779936026 ann@chesh.info or Chris…
Swap Shop Sew – Holmfirth Civic Hall
Swap Shop Sew returns for a 3rd event this Autumn! Start collecting your pre-loved garments together for this FREE clothes swap for the Holme Valley community. SWAP up to 10 of your garments for other pre-loved items SHOP in the ethical and handmade marketplace SEW in the upcycling workshops Fairtrade refreshments available to buy. Holmfirth Civic Hall Sunday 21st October 2018 2pm - 4pm Follow us on social media #SwapShopSew Contact the organisers fairandfunky and Upcycle Fashion for further details:…
Kirklees Leaders Question Time – Holmfirth Civic Hall
Do you have a pressing question for our local politicians? Come along to this live and interactive Question Time style event to hear your questions being put to a panel of councillors. You can also follow the event live via webcast and via #KirkleesQT on twitter. You can submit your questions online in advance. Local government touches every aspect of our day-to-day lives – so the decisions that our local leaders make will affect you, your family and our communities.…
HoTT Film Night – DISPOSSESSION – the Great Social Housing Swindle at Holmfirth Tech
Our next HoTT Film Night is on Wednesday 24th October 2018 at 7.30pm at the Holmfirth TECH community hub .  All welcome - free event.  Click here for more details
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.
Ian McMillan, the ‘Bard of Barnsley’ with Olympic composer Luke Carver Goss at Brockholes Village Hall
Ian McMillan, the 'Bard of Barnsley' with Olympic composer Luke Carver Goss at Brockholes Village Hall Friday, 26 October, at 7.30pm. ‘Between You and Me’ A night of words, songs and breath-taking comedy Booking required - tickets £12.50, telephone 01484 662079 or 660305 Light refreshments served.
Festival of Light – Meltham Pleasure Grounds
Light up the Pleasure Grounds Saturday 27th October. 6pm-8pm This event is hosted by Meltham Walkers are Welcome and The Friends of Meltham Pleasure Grounds. Anyone or any school or group in the area is welcome to join in the event. The event is free and the rules are simple - make lights and lanterns from waste, recycled, up-cycled materials, let your imagination run riot. There is no theme, but if you’re stuck for ideas, how about Hallowe’en, Animals, Under…
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 Fun at Cliffe House, Shepley
Please see poster above for details.
October Half Term Fun at Cliffe House, Shepley
Please see poster above for details.
October Half Term Fun at Cliffe House, Shepley
Please see poster above for details.
October Half Term Fun at Cliffe House, Shepley
Please see poster above for details.
The Rotary Club of Holmfirth – Bonfire and Fireworks Display 2018
Rotary Club of Holmfirth Fun Fair Bonfire and Fireworks display Saturday 3rd November 2018 The Sands Recreation Ground Holmfirth Funfair from 5.30pm, bonfire lit at 6.20pm Firework display 7.00pm Admission £5 | Children under 14 yrs free
Holmbridge Church Bonfire 2018
Bonfire, Firework Display and Food at the Church Hall on Saturday 3rd November. Fire lit 6pm | Firework Display 7pm. Food served in the hall from 5pm until 6.45pm. Admission (which includes food) Adults £9 |Children £4 (Family pack 2 adults plus 3 children £22) Non-food tickets available from 6.30pm - Adults £4 | Children £2. Bar open from 5pm. Tickets available at church or Tel: 685956.
Talk by author Tom Ashworth ‘Endings and Aftermath’ at Brockholes Village Hall
Wednesday, 7 November, at 7.30p.m. Talk by author Tom Ashworth ‘Endings and Aftermath’ and exhibition relating to local WW1 soldiers Entry charge £5: no booking required Light refreshments served
Remembrance Beacon Lighting – Cliff Recreation Ground
Battle's Over is the national commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of the end of the First World War. The event will start at 6-15pm and last approximately one hour or slightly less if the weather is poor. There will be music by members of Hade Edge Band, with the last post at 6-55pm. The last post will be preceded by the reading of a poem, by John Hammond, the Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire. The beacon will be lit…
Charity coffee morning – Hepworth Village Hall
Come along and support our Charity coffee morning.
Honley Christmas Lights Switch On 2018
Honley Business Association are pleased to organise another Christmas Light Switch on in the centre of Honley in The Peoples Park with a Santa Parade through the village. Including everything for the family with smaller fair rides, hot delicious food and drinks a bar and our fantastic Grotto with Santa there is something for everyone. This is one event not to be missed for all the family.
Meltham Walkers are Welcome events
PROGRAMME OF WALKS FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER 2018 Sunday 21st October – 3.75 miles –Harden Hike Sunday 18th November – 3.5 miles – Wilshaw Wander Sunday 16th December –4 miles – Meltham Meander Meet at Carlile Street Car Park HD9 4AE at 10am ALL WALKS ARE FREE – ALL AGES WELCOME FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE AFTER AT LOCAL ESTABLISHMENTS For more information visit our website www.walkingmeltham.com/route Contacts: Ann 07779936026 ann@chesh.info or Chris…
Introduction to Invasive Plant Species – Stirley Farm
From floating pennywort smothering our waterways to Japanese knotweed threatening our homes, invasive plants have crept their way into our towns, countryside and lives, with devastating consequences for our wildlife and rivers. Learn why these non-native plant species are so dangerous, what we’re doing at Yorkshire Wildlife Trust to try and fight them and, importantly, what you can do to help (including some basic biosecurity practises). This workshop will also include an identification session, teaching you to spot the invasive…
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.
Fund Raising Gin Evening (Choose From 300 Gins!) – Philomena Foggs
Tickets are now available for our first fundraising gin event. Friday 23rd November 7pm tickets are £10 each with all proceeds going to Cartworth Moor Cricket Club and include an arrival gin cocktail and a hot supper prepared by our amazing head chef Nick Goodfellow. After your welcome gin cocktail choose from 300 different gins from around the world with premium tonics and garnishes, gin tokens are priced at 3 for £12. Tickets are limited and are available from the…
Christmas Market – Cliffe House, Shepley
Be sure not to miss our annual Christmas Market. With over 20 stalls selling crafts, clothing, food and lots more you are guaranteed to find that special unique Christmas gift. We also have plenty to keep the children entertained including archery, bushcraft (toast marshmallows and warm up hot chocolate over an open fire), climbing (weather permitting), a treasure trail, christmas craft workshops and a vitit to Santa in his grotto. We will have live music, Christmas food, mulled wine and…
HCHCT Christmas Fair & Open Day – Holmfirth Civic Hall
As part of Holmfirth Christmas Celebrations, come along to the Hall for the official Holmfirth Civic Hall Community Trust Open Day & Christmas Fair. The Large Hall will host our Christmas Fair with fabulous stalls, selling Christmas treats, Children's Lucky Dip, Raffle, Santa's Grotto, and much more, while the Lesser Hall will be showcasing a number of our regular hirers, from Zumba to Weight Watchers, Our Pop Up café will also be open serving Mulled Wine, Mince Pies and other…
Holmfirth Christmas Lights Celebration 2018
Christmas event to mark the start of the festive season in Holmfirth. Details to follow but likely to include lantern parade, brass band carols and entertainment.
Rox Off Charity Gig – Meltham Wildlife Rescue
LIVE BAND --- ROX OFF ---- CHARITY GIG IN AID OF MELTHAM WILDLIFE RESCUE WE PROUDLY PRESENT ROX OFF! PLAYING @ MELTHAM SPORTS CENTRE 24TH NOV 2018 DOORS AT 7:30PM ONWARDS ----- £5.00 TICKETS LAST YEAR WAS A BLAST! THESE GUYS ARE FAB! Playing songs from bands such as Free, Beatles, Who and many many more. They are well known on the band circuit and are sure to bring the house down! Show your support and rock the night away…
Introduction to Invasive Plant Species – Stirley Farm
From floating pennywort smothering our waterways to Japanese knotweed threatening our homes, invasive plants have crept their way into our towns, countryside and lives, with devastating consequences for our wildlife and rivers. Learn why these non-native plant species are so dangerous, what we’re doing at Yorkshire Wildlife Trust to try and fight them and, importantly, what you can do to help (including some basic biosecurity practises). This workshop will also include an identification session, teaching you to spot the invasive…
Honley Christmas Together 2018
This joint event throughout the whole of Honley Village is proving to be an absolute must for everyone. Honley Business Association organise the street market up Church Street which is a fantastic Christmas atmosphere with loads of Hand/Home Made Goodies that make perfect Christmas Presents for others or just as a treat for yourself. St. Mary's Church has musical entertainment during the day with drinks and snacks, Trinity Church have a weekend of The Christmas Tree Festival, a great family…