Events Around Bradford

From melting glaciers to nuclear bunkers, ?In Search of Frankenstein reveals the present-day landscape that once inspired Mary Shelley’s groundbreaking novel.

Saying Goodbye are an International baby loss support charity (part of the Mariposa Trust. ) Since 2012, 100 services have been held across the UK, France & North America, the services are completely free and open to anyone of any faith or no faith.

A Large Stamp Fair - over 30 Tables with friendly and knowledgeable dealers - all willing to help and covering all aspects of philately. All dealers are on the ground floor. Hot and cold refreshments available on both days. Large free car park on site.

"EVERLY BROTHERS" Tribute Show By ’Foreverly’ a tribute to Don & Phil so Walk Right Back to The 50’s & 60’s for some Fab music and memories, Plus Terry Websters "JIVE BUNNY" show with all the legends of that great era and DJ Flashback playing the rest of the Best.

Farsley Farmers Market is a free, Community event which runs all year round on 4th Saturday of every month, in St Johns Hall & Grounds. With Apple Day activities provided by Farsley Orchard & with a selection of our best Makers and Bakers this Autumn, we are ready for the 22nd September Market! Are you joining us?

South Square Centre will be opening a new exhibition showcasing this year’s Joan Day Painting Bursary recipient. The award was presented local artist Marie Collier. Marie will be using the bursary to combine parts of her practice explore her mixed-media practice combining video, light projection and painted surfaces.

SUN 18th NOVEMBER - Lightcliffe Academy Sports Centre - Doors Open 13:15 – 15:15 35+ stalls selling excellent condition baby and children’s goods at bargain prices. Well-known brands at a fraction of high street prices. Everything imaginable for your little ones.

A NEW FAMILY SHOW FOR NORTH KIRKLEES WITH MUSIC, ANIMATION & PUPPETRY Something impossible has happened, something no one saw coming. So Rabbit Girl and her Dad have done what they do best – pulled on their boots, packed their tent and headed off into the wilderness.

We are delighted to be hosting another special Service of Thanksgiving with a Blessing of the Animals. ALL are welcome, ALL ages, with OR without pets, guide/therapy pets/shelter animals. If you care about animals, PLEASE DO JOIN US, even if you’re unable to bring any!

The musicians of Eboracum Baroque join Horrible Histories author, Terry Deary to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Horrible Histories. They will take you on a journey through Georgian England and expect a gruesome tale or two along the way!

An exciting new international collaboration between the UK and Montreal, Canada. Laura’s mother is ill and she is being looked after by her grandfather. Whilst washing her paintbrushes in the bathroom, Laura drops her mother’s ring down the sink.

Robert Shaw (french horn), Bridget Budge (contralto) Prepare to be delighted by this unique combination of the mellow toned horn and rich timbre of the contralto voice in an interesting programme of music ranging from Wagner and Delius to Flanders & Swann!

Performances on Wednesday 24 October at 10.30am and 1.30pm and Thursday 25 October at 10.30am and 1.30pm. Producers of the ever-popular Landscapes, Mimika Theatre present their second show, Small Worlds, inside their custom-built Yurt (or large tent).

Look. (point) You’ve never had it so good. We. Are moving. Forward. Raucous, provocative and laugh-out-loud funny, this genre-busting performance reveals the downright absurd realities of life as a 3-dimensional, high definition, water-drinking, salad-eating, WO-man in modern society.

Two wonderful acoustic duos, come together for the first time, to present one fabulous evening of entertainment, ‘The Big Acoustic Night Out!

From the creator of the hit show Black Is the Color of My Voice comes a new story about the 20th-century African-American experience. Against a powerful soundtrack of original music and traditional gospel and blues sung live, two women 42 years apart become involved in the struggle for civil rights.

Join acclaimed children’s writer and illustrator Nick Sharratt to find out how he creates his picture books. He’ll show you how to draw Tracy Beaker and Timothy Pope, kings and cats and all kinds of crazy creatures. Plus he’ll share some of his very best drawing tips.

With his colourful command of the piano, Daniel Bath is joined by Adam Medlock on bass brimming with earthy jazz grooves and the effortlessly exuberant John Shepherd on drums, interpreting afresh popular jazz standards and new delights.

This is a show about not baby-sitting your own kids. DadMan is a warrior. He stands strong at the gates of an ideal Birth-Plan and sings the blues about Being The Only Man At A Parent And Baby Group. He courageously navigates the precipices of School Runs.

The Swing Commanders are a regular fixture in the theatre’s autumn programme, and if you haven’t already caught perhaps now is the time.

John Smith has played to audiences all over the world in festival tents, living rooms and sold-out concert halls. He tours relentlessly with his guitars, looking to communicate through a song and to share something intangible with those willing to listen.

Ventoux is the most fearsome mountain encountered on the Tour de France. It is also the story of Lance Armstrong and Marco Pantani – whose drug-fuelled race there in 2000 was the greatest cycling had ever seen.

Today’s concert features Mozart’s clarinet quintet in A major. This is one of Mozart’s most loved chamber works and one of the finest clarinet quintets ever written.

In the wake of his departure from folk-rock pioneers Steeleye Span at the end of 2013, legendary fiddle player Peter Knight has turned his full attention to his trio Gigspanner, and in the process has established their reputation as one of the most genuinely innovative acts on the folk/roots scene.

FRIGG’S FINNISH FIDDLE TUNES WORKSHOP For all string players. Band members offer a stirring string experience of Scandinavian tunes – jigs, reels, polkas, schottisches, waltzes – taught by ear but with the offer of scores for future reference. For next generation players, intermediate & established players.