What's On Mirfield

British Comedy Film Night Come along and vote for the film you would like to watch. We have at least 4 to choose from - Two are classified 15 and two 18, so not for children under 15. Under the terms of our licence we are not allowed to advertise which films we are using, nor can we make a charge for admission.

This is our yearly v e dance We run a fantastic day of dance and high tea All 1940s music All 1940s dances We play ballroom and Latin dancing Also sequence, 40s jive with a high teas The floor is large ,the car park also This is a great venue with new entrance , D j playing all your 40s music Come

Celebrate St George’s Day with a cream tea in our lovely Morning Room served by the Friends of Tolson & Ravensknowle.

Brother and sister Martin and Hilda live together, leading a quiet, Christian existence but, just as they are preparing for a housewarming gathering, their peace is shattered by a young trespasser in their garden,......... the adventure begins!

A powerful underground experience based on the story of the Chilean miners who were trapped underground for 69 days. A thrilling dance-theatre and film production at Caphouse Colliery. Thursday 26th & Friday 27th April Performances at 5pm, 6pm, 7.30pm & 8.

From photographic portraits of Jodie Whittaker, Sir Patrick Stewart and Lena Headey set in the artist’s home town of Huddersfield, to a series of everyday moments captured in people’s homes and detailed images of objects that reveal personal stories.

Come and see the best contemporary art being produced in the North of England in this major new exhibition. Open to all artists who were born, studied or reside in the region, the biennial New Light Prize Exhibition is the largest open prize dedicated to Northern art.

Recycling crafts for all the family! Join fairandfunky at the gallery for a monthly SCRAPtastic session on the second Saturday of the month, starting in April 2018! Suitable for children aged 3-12 years. Parents are expected to stay with their children as they craft.

The final event of the program – to review the past 12 months of Society business

Ideas for future syllabus

Moira Spencer in watercolour

Anthony Barrow charcoal/acrylic portrait

Step back to the 1640s with a weekend of living history in the Hall and gardens, including a military display, featuring the English Civil War Society’s ‘Colonel Robert Overton’s Regiment of Foote’. Supported by the Friends of Oakwell Hall.

Sat 12th May - 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.

Former World Snooker Champion Dennis Taylor will be our guest at the inaugural Kirkwood Hospice Sportsman’s Dinner next May. One of snooker’s real entertainers, Dennis Taylor will bring his trademark sense of humour to an unforgettable evening of sporting entertainment.

An organic and self-sustaining plantswoman’s ½ acre garden on gently sloping site overlooking fields, woods and nature reserve opposite. Designed and maintained by owner.

Inspirational speaker Tricia Stewart, the originator and driving force behind the alternative WI Calendar that took the world by storm, will be Kirkwood’s guest at our Ladies’ Evening on 3rd May.

This workshop is for those who are new to archives. An absolute beginner’s introduction to historic archive collections, what they are, what they can tell us and how you can use them.

A basic introduction into researching the history of your house. Suitable for absolute beginners, this workshop will guide you in finding more about the story of your home and the names of people who lived there.

Aimed at beginners with little or no experience. Using documents from the archives we will explore the quirks of 17th and 18th century handwriting. You will learn how to read and transcribe documents through numerous stunning examples and hands on practice.

Pop-up Baby & Children’s Market/Event and Fun Family Day Out The place where ""Smart Parents"" shop! SAVE up to 90% on quality pre-loved goods!

The 2015 Grand Shield winner, Rothwell Temperance Band, was formed in 1984, quickly making a name for itself at the big contests winning the 2006 International Masters, qualifying for the National Finals in 2008 and winning the 2009 Grand Shield and Yorkshire Area Championship.

Fun awaits in the Hidden Forest on the last Thursday of each month. Jump, laugh, make, sing and play beneath the trees in our outdoor space especially for our youngest visitors. – This event is suitable for wheelchair users and pushchairs – Children must be accompanied by an adult

Celebrate the beauty of spring at YSP with a family art walk in the woods. Guided by Natalie Bellingham of Uncanny Theatre, we’ll discover sculptures and nature, collecting objects we find along the way to create our own art.

Journey into the lakes and woodlands with Whispering Woods as they present a magical outdoor promenade performance that explores universal themes and celebrates the journey through life, performed amongst the ancient trees at YSP.

Get inspired watching the Tour de Yorkshire get underway from Halifax, right next door to Eureka! on 6 May. Get stuck in with loads of outdoor activities; including climbing wall and mountain biking.

A chance for kids to be kids at the UK’s leading interactive museum for children as they celebrate this national day dedicated to children.

A fabulous day for all of the family, both 2 legs and 4 legs!! With lots of stalls and charity stands, fair rides and bouncy castles, food outlets and displays, and a Fun Dog Show. Come along and join our party, and show your pooches just how much they mean to you.

Cycle from Bradford across the rolling Yorkshire landscape to raise money for Martin House Hospice Care for Children and Young People. Choose from three routes – 64 miles, 48 miles or a family-friendly 17-mile route. There’s a free goody bag for everyone who raises more than £50 in sponsorship.

Stiles and Drew’s musical Adventure based on the story of Peter Pan - the boy who never grew up. Based on the timeless story, this beautiful adaptation is full of magic. Haunting music, Fearless flying and Swashbuckling Pirates. Come and join in the fun

John Proctor and Son are Proud to present the Wakefield May Day Gala 2018!!! The annual Wakefield May Day Gala is FREE entry and is a well established event which attracts large crowds every year. If you have already had the pleasure of attending this event we do hope that you will be able to join us again.

Thumbelina dances and Thumbelina sings,Thumbelina finds trouble in all sorts of things.She makes her choices, ignores the wisest voicesLanding slap bang in the middle of strife,Leading to a topsy turvy life!

Heather Small - The Voice of M People. Artists performing: Heather Small.: Tickets avaiable.

With Michael Legge Steve Bugeja Anth Young Rob Riley

Enjoy the sounds of the clarinet, flute and piano with the Aire Ensemble and relax to the recorder and harp with Duo Deltono. Free Entry. Closing Collection. Refreshments at the close.

Come along to our coffee morning and Book Sale. Quality books all 50p each.

Are you looking for some expert help conserving your personal archive? This bespoke experience with Head of Conservation at WYAS, Shirley Jones, will provide you with tailored solutions. Including hands on experience of packaging and cleaning specific to your needs. Lunch and refreshments will be provided

Rachel Platonov, from the University of Manchester, will be giving a talk on the history of the circus to celebrate Circus250. There will also be the opportunity to see our Circus250 exhibition, telling the story of the circus in West Yorkshire.

Hepworth Players present "Cheshire Cats" by Gail Young. Published in July 2011, this play follows the girls’ emotional journey as they aim to speedwalk their way to fund raising success in the London Moonwalk while also enjoying a girly weekend away in the capital.

Drop-in 10am - 5pm, Free Look out for our Explore & Draw stations in the galleries. Borrow looking tools, handling objects and drawing materials to explore the galleries and create your own artworks. For more information visit our website.

Drop-in 10am - 5pm, Free Look out for our Explore & Draw stations in the galleries. Borrow looking tools, handling objects and drawing materials to explore the galleries and create your own artworks. For more information visit our website.

Gary Delaney ’The undisputed master of the one-liner genre’ – The Guardian As seen on ’Mock The Week’, Dave’s ‘One Night Stand’, ‘Celebrity Mastermind’, ‘The Stand Up Show’, Comedy Central’s ‘Comedy Blue’ and Radio 5’s ’7 Day Sunday’, he received a slew of 4 and 5 star

Ivan Brackenbury As seen on Hospital People and 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Described by Chris Evans as ’a comedy genius’, Spirit Of The Fringe Award and If.comedy Best Show Award nominee.

Partly walled 2½ acre garden of demolished C18 House, renovated by the present owners. Rocky paths and Japanese style planting lead to lawns and lovely S-facing views. Alpine ravine planted with ferns and fine trees give structure to the developing woodland area.

Friends of Pudsey Roller present... Amazing Railways and their Trains A Pie & Pea Supper with a series of short films providing a perfect plethora of unusual, odd, curious, quirky, strange and fascinating railway operations from around the world – selected and presented by Derek Rayner.

Farsley Farmers Market is a free, Community event which runs all year round on 4th Saturday of the month, in St Johns Hall & Grounds. Find stalls Outdoors and Indoors plus activities, refreshments and toilets. Resident inside is FriendsofStJohn’s Book Sale and St John’s Kitchen. Sat.

Inviting all musicians to join the conversation with world renowned tabla maestro Pandit Yogesh Samsi. Learn about the tabla, both as a solo and as an accompanying instrument. Listen carefully to its technical intricacies and the many different styles.