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FREE taster session with the Leeds/Horsforth Rock Choir
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
Your local Horsforth choir is run..... See more >
Horsforth School, Lee Lane East, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5RF
Tue 30 Apr, Tue 7 May, Tue 4 Jun, Tue 18 Jun
FREE taster session with the Keighley Rock Choir
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!... See more >
Central Hall Keighley, Alice Street, Keighley BD21 3JD
Wed 1 May, Wed 8 May, and more dates until Wed 26 Jun
FREE taster session with the Wetherby Rock Choir
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Wetherby Rock Choir is led by choir leader Florence..... See more >
Wetherby Town Hall, Market Place, Wetherby LS22 6NE
Wed 1 May, Wed 8 May, and more dates until Wed 26 Jun
'Telling Secrets' Exhibition Launch
The launch of 'Telling Secrets' a new exhibition by Aire Valley Arts, a professional/semi professional... See more >
The Bingley Gallery, 29B Park Rd., Bingley BD16 4BQ
Wed 1 May
Guys and Dolls
Luck be a Lady Tonight!” One of Broadway’s most popular shows, Frank Loesser’s celebrated musical about rolling the..... See more >
The Victoria Theatre
Fountain Street HX1 1BP
Wed 1 May to Sat 4 May
FREE taster session with the Dewsbury Rock Choir
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The local Dewsbury choir is run by..... See more >
St Pauls Church Hall, High Street, Hanging Heaton, Batley, Dewsbury WF12 7EN
Thu 2 May, Thu 9 May, Thu 23 May, Thu 6 Jun, Thu 13 Jun
'Telling Secrets' Exhibition by Aire Valley Arts
An Exbibition by the locally based collective Aire Valley Arts on the theme of 'Telling Secrets' See more >
The Bingley Gallery, 29B Park Rd., Bingley BD16 4BQ
Thu 2 May, Sun 5 May, Thu 9 May, and more dates until Sun 2 Jun
Wetherby Beer Festival
Kick start your May bank holiday weekend!
Two Days, 35+ Beers, Gin Bar, Champagne Lounge, Fabulous local food, live..... See more >
Grange Park
Wetherby LS22 5NB
Fri 3 May and Sat 4 May
ABBA Tribute Night with Kiss The Teacher
Join the award winning Kiss The Teacher as they perform all of ABBA's greatest and most memorable hits in their... See more >
297 Wakefield Road
Denby Dale
Huddersfield HD8 8RX
Fri 3 May
Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman
Duos come and duos go, and some nurture and fine tune their art and watch it grow into something totally original and... See more >
Otley Courthouse, Otley LS21 3AN
Sat 4 May
Dippy Craft Fair Ilkley
Dippy Designs Gifts & Events are coming to Clarke Foley Hall at Ilkley! A fabulous Craft fair with 30 stalls, free..... See more >
Clarke Foley Hall, Cunliffe Road, Ilkley LS29 9DZ
Sat 4 May
Scape Lodge - Open Garden for NGS
acre contemporary country garden at 1000ft in the Pennines on a steeply sloping site with far-reaching views... See more >
Scape Lodge, Huddersfield HD7 4NQ
Sun 5 May, Sun 12 May
Warley House Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Partly walled 2½ acre garden of demolished C18 House. Rocky paths and Japanese style planting lead to lawns and lovely..... See more >
Warley House Garden, Halifax HX2 7RU
Sun 5 May, Wed 8 May
FREE taster session with the Wakefield Rock Choir
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Wakefield Rock Choir is led by local vocal tutor..... See more >
St Austins Community Centre, Wentworth Terrace, Wakefield WF1 3QN
Mon 6 May, Mon 20 May, and more dates until Mon 1 Jul
RSPCA Halifax Furry Friends Open Day
Join us as we swing open the doors of our Centre and invite you, our fantastic supporters to come and see behind the... See more >
RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield and Bradford Branch Animal Centre,
Wade Street,
Halifax HX1 1SN
Mon 6 May
FREE taster session with the Halifax Rock Choir
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the... See more >
St Paul’s Methodist Church, Tower Hill, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax HX6 2EQ
Tue 7 May, Tue 21 May, Tue 18 Jun, Tue 2 Jul
FREE taster session with the Huddersfield Rock Choir
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
Your local Huddersfield choir is..... See more >
Huddersfield Mission, 3-13 Lord Street, Huddersfield HD1 1QA
Wed 8 May, Wed 15 May, and more dates until Wed 3 Jul
Join our choir in Leeds/Roundhay for a FREE taster session
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the... See more >
St Barnabas Cof E Church, Leeds, St Barnabas Cof E Church, The View, Alwoodley, Leeds LS17 7NA
Thu 9 May
Brighouse Art Circle: Workshop
Besed on Teach your Neighbour See more >
Waring Green Community Centre, Garden Road, Brighouse HD6 2AX
Thu 9 May
The Magic Of Motown
Seen by over a million people, now in its 18th year! Get ready for the biggest Motown party of the year with the..... See more >
Huddersfield Town Hall
Ramsden Street
Huddersfield HD1 2TA
Fri 10 May
Paranormal & Psychic Event with Celebrity Psychic Marcus Starr
Experience an Unforgettable Night of Paranormal Investigations & Psychic Mediumship with Celebrity Psychic Marcus... See more >
The Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel, Otley Rd, Leeds , West Yorkshire LS16 8AG
Fri 10 May
Bronte Vintage Gathering
All your favourites are coming, along with all the hundreds of Vintage Exhibitors we have Terrier Racing, Dog Agility... See more >
Show Field, Haworth Road, Cullingworth, West Yorkshire BD13 5EE
Sat 11 May and Sun 12 May
The North Leeds Food Festival 2024: A Springtime Feast
As seen in The Guardian, iNews & BBC, The North Leeds Food Festival is BACK for 2024!
After two record-breaking years..... See more >
Soldiers’ Field, Roundhay Park, Leeds LS8 1JX
Sat 11 May and Sun 12 May
Mum2mum Market Baby & Childrens Nearly New Sale BRIGHOUSE
SUN 12th MAY 2024 – Lightcliffe Academy Sports Centre - Doors Open 13:15 – 15:15
40 Stalls selling excellent... See more >
Lightcliffe Academy Sports Centre, Stoney Lane, Lightcliffe, Halifax HX3 8TL
Sun 12 May
Most Haunted Live - The Stage Show at the Victoria Theatre Halifax
Most Haunted Live
The acclaimed World No.1 paranormal show
Most Haunted is the original and most successful..... See more >
The Victoria Theatre
Fountain Street HX1 1BP
Sun 12 May
FREE taster session with the Bradford Rock Choir
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The local Bradford choir is run by..... See more >
The Mayfield Centre, Broadway Avenue, Marshfield, Bradford BD5 9NP
Mon 13 May, Mon 20 May, Mon 17 Jun, Mon 24 Jun
Fish, Chips & Bingo
Enjoy Fish & Chips followed by several games of fun bingo. Booking essential See more >
Oddfellows Friendly Society, Unity Court, 431 Meanwood Road, Leeds LS7 2LD
Tue 14 May, Tue 11 Jun
Talk - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
We have the return of our favourite speaker Denise Adlard. She will be entertaining us with a talk on obsessive..... See more >
Oddfellows Friendly Society, 4 Henry Street, Keighley BD21 3DR
Wed 15 May
Brighouse Art Circle: Demonstration
Tracey Tanner demonstrats in mxed media See more >
Waring Green Community Centre, Garden Road, Brighouse HD6 2AX
Thu 16 May
Join our choir in Leeds/Roundhay for a FREE taster session
Are you looking to learn to sing?
Your friendly local Leeds choir is run by vocal teacher Ainjiel-Shaolee Clark... See more >
Oakwood Church, Springwood Road, Roundhay, Leeds, West Yorks LS8 2QA
Thu 16 May, Thu 23 May, Thu 20 Jun
Play Your Cards Right
Higher or lower. Come and join in the fun.
Hot supper and raffle included. Contact Ian for more information. See more >
Miners Arms, Albert Road, Morley, Leeds LS27 8LG
Thu 16 May
John Bishop: Back at it 2024
Comedy superstar John Bishop is getting Back At It – doing what he does best - with a new UK stand-up tour for 2024... See more >
The Victoria Theatre
Fountain Street HX1 1BP
Fri 17 May
Cuppa & Chat
Come and meet old and new friends and see what the Oddfellows is all about.
If you've not been to one of our..... See more >
Oddfellows Friendly Society, Unity Court, 431 Meanwood Road, Leeds LS7 2LD
Fri 17 May
FREE taster session with the Ilkley Rock Choir
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Ilkley Rock Choir is led by singing teacher..... See more >
St Margaret’s Parish Hall, Queens Road, Ilkley LS29 9QL
Wed 22 May, Wed 5 Jun, Wed 12 Jun, Wed 26 Jun, Wed 3 Jul
Brighouse Art Circle: Workshop
Follow up on last week's demo See more >
Waring Green Community Centre, Garden Road, Brighouse HD6 2AX
Thu 23 May
The Full Moon Market at Leeds Corn Exchange
Leeds Indie Market's alternative night market returns to Leeds Corn Exchange!
Join us Friday 29th March and..... See more >
Leeds Corn Exchange, Call Lane LS1 7BR
Fri 24 May
A Bunch of Amateurs by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman
Presented by the Idle and Thackley Theatre Group.
Keen to boost his flagging career, fading Hollywood action hero..... See more >
The Little Theatre
Malt Shovel Yard
Westfield Lane
Idle
Bradford BD10 8QB
Fri 24 May to Sun 26 May
Todmorden Carnival
Todmorden Carnival entertainment for all the family. All the fun of the fair from Thursday 23 May to Sunday 26 May..... See more >
Centre Vale Park
Burnley Road, Todmorden OL14 7DE
Sat 25 May
Premium
Farsley Farmers Market
Monthly Community Event held each 4th Saturday with local Producers outside and Crafters inside plus the Market Kitchen... See more >
Hall and Grounds of St Hohn’s Church, Farsley. Leeds LS28 5DJ
Sat 25 May, Sat 22 Jun
Funfair & Fireworks
Amazing family day with live entertainment all day, street food, free children's activities, large funfair and... See more >
The Ings, Wetherby LS22 5FN
Sun 26 May
The Simon & Garfunkel Story at Victoria Theatre Halifax
Following SOLD-OUT performances in London’s West End, a Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The... See more >
The Victoria Theatre
Fountain Street HX1 1BP
Sun 26 May
Theatre Organ Concert
The Northern Theatre Organ Trust present a Theatre Organ Concert featuring David Lobban at the console of the Compton... See more >
Ossett Town Hall, Market Street, Ossett WF5 8BE
Sun 26 May
5 Hill Top - Open Garden for NGS
Delightful acre steep garden on edge of Ilkley Moor. Sheltered woodland underplanted with naturalistic, flowing..... See more >
5 Hill Top, Ilkley LS29 9RS
Wed 29 May, Sun 2 Jun
Ed Gamble: Hot Diggity Dog at the Victoria Theatre Halifax
Ed Gamble has minced a load of meat (thoughts), piped it into a casing (show) and it’s coming to a bun (venue) near... See more >
The Victoria Theatre
Fountain Street HX1 1BP
Thu 30 May
Brighouse Art Circle: Costume model
Draw or paint a clothed model See more >
Waring Green Community Centre, Garden Road, Brighouse HD6 2AX
Thu 30 May
Dick & Liddy's Comedy Club at The Victoria Theatre Halifax
Laugh your way into the weekend with the return of the Victoria Theatre Halifax's regular and hugely popular Dick... See more >
The Victoria Theatre
Fountain Street HX1 1BP
Fri 31 May
Huddersfield Jazz Guitar Festival
The Huddersfield Jazz Guitar Festival is a three day celebration of jazz guitar with a mixture of FREE live... See more >
Rat and Ratchet (Chapel Hill, ) and Small Seeds (New Street, HD1 2UD) HD1 3EB
Fri 31 May, Sun 2 Jun
Things to do around West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire, a diverse and captivating county in England, offers a wide range of activities for an enjoyable day out. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or family-friendly adventures, there's something for everyone. Let's explore some of the best things to do in West Yorkshire:
1. The Royal Armouries, Roundhay Park & Tropical World, Leeds:
- Start your day in Leeds with a visit to the Royal Armouries, a fascinating museum housing over 8,500 historical artifacts. Explore themed galleries showcasing English and foreign armor from various centuries, including rare elephant armor from India. Afterward, head to Kirkstall Abbey, one of England's best-preserved medieval abbeys. Enjoy live performances within the abbey ruins during the summer months. For a relaxing stroll, visit Roundhay Park, a vast green space with lakes, walking paths, and playgrounds. Don't miss Tropical World, an indoor zoo within the park, featuring a variety of animals, birds, insects, and plants.
2. Day Out in Wakefield:
- Explore Wakefield, a historic city with a rich industrial past. Visit the Wakefield Cathedral, an impressive Gothic structure, and discover local history at the Wakefield Museum. Take a leisurely walk along the River Calder or explore the nearby Sandal Castle, a medieval ruin with panoramic views.
3. Saltaire & The Bradford Industrial Museum, Bradford:
- Head to Bradford and explore Saltaire, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This model village was built by Sir Titus Salt in the 19th century for his mill workers. Visit Salts Mill, now an art gallery and shopping complex, and admire the Victorian architecture. Then, discover the Bradford Industrial Museum, housed in a former textile mill. Learn about Bradford's industrial heritage, including weaving, printing, and engineering.
4. Bronte Parsonage Museum, Haworth:
- Delve into literary history in Haworth, home to the famous Bronte sisters. Visit the Bronte Parsonage Museum, where Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Bronte lived and wrote their iconic novels. Explore the rooms, personal belongings, and manuscripts. Take a walk on the nearby moors that inspired their literary works.
5. Ilkley Moor & Cow and Calf Rocks:
- For outdoor enthusiasts, head to Ilkley Moor. Enjoy scenic walks, spot wildlife, and marvel at the unique rock formations known as the Cow and Calf Rocks. The panoramic views of the surrounding countryside are breathtaking.
6. National Coal Mining Museum, Wakefield:
- Discover the region's coal mining history at the National Coal Mining Museum near Wakefield. Take an underground tour to experience the life of a miner and learn about the industry's impact on West Yorkshire.
7. Fairburn Ings RSPB Reserve:
- Nature lovers should visit the Fairburn Ings RSPB Reserve. Explore wetlands, woodlands, and lakes, and observe a variety of bird species. The reserve offers marked trails and hides for birdwatching.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in culture, nature, or history, West Yorkshire promises an enriching and memorable day out!
1. The Royal Armouries, Roundhay Park & Tropical World, Leeds:
- Start your day in Leeds with a visit to the Royal Armouries, a fascinating museum housing over 8,500 historical artifacts. Explore themed galleries showcasing English and foreign armor from various centuries, including rare elephant armor from India. Afterward, head to Kirkstall Abbey, one of England's best-preserved medieval abbeys. Enjoy live performances within the abbey ruins during the summer months. For a relaxing stroll, visit Roundhay Park, a vast green space with lakes, walking paths, and playgrounds. Don't miss Tropical World, an indoor zoo within the park, featuring a variety of animals, birds, insects, and plants.
2. Day Out in Wakefield:
- Explore Wakefield, a historic city with a rich industrial past. Visit the Wakefield Cathedral, an impressive Gothic structure, and discover local history at the Wakefield Museum. Take a leisurely walk along the River Calder or explore the nearby Sandal Castle, a medieval ruin with panoramic views.
3. Saltaire & The Bradford Industrial Museum, Bradford:
- Head to Bradford and explore Saltaire, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This model village was built by Sir Titus Salt in the 19th century for his mill workers. Visit Salts Mill, now an art gallery and shopping complex, and admire the Victorian architecture. Then, discover the Bradford Industrial Museum, housed in a former textile mill. Learn about Bradford's industrial heritage, including weaving, printing, and engineering.
4. Bronte Parsonage Museum, Haworth:
- Delve into literary history in Haworth, home to the famous Bronte sisters. Visit the Bronte Parsonage Museum, where Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Bronte lived and wrote their iconic novels. Explore the rooms, personal belongings, and manuscripts. Take a walk on the nearby moors that inspired their literary works.
5. Ilkley Moor & Cow and Calf Rocks:
- For outdoor enthusiasts, head to Ilkley Moor. Enjoy scenic walks, spot wildlife, and marvel at the unique rock formations known as the Cow and Calf Rocks. The panoramic views of the surrounding countryside are breathtaking.
6. National Coal Mining Museum, Wakefield:
- Discover the region's coal mining history at the National Coal Mining Museum near Wakefield. Take an underground tour to experience the life of a miner and learn about the industry's impact on West Yorkshire.
7. Fairburn Ings RSPB Reserve:
- Nature lovers should visit the Fairburn Ings RSPB Reserve. Explore wetlands, woodlands, and lakes, and observe a variety of bird species. The reserve offers marked trails and hides for birdwatching.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in culture, nature, or history, West Yorkshire promises an enriching and memorable day out!
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