Yan Tan Tether

Yan Tan Tether is a series of public exhibitions and events exploring how we experience and interact with the various landscapes around us; from the historic, to the geological, economic to the digital.

The title refers to the first three numbers of the traditional sheep-counting system used by shepherds on the moors, a practice which persisted long after the introduction of modern numerals and into the era of industrialisation. On counting to jigget (twenty) the shepherd would pick up a stone—representing the twenty sheep—and begin the count again.

Featuring a range of artists from Huddersfield and afar, working across a variety of disciplines, brought together in a dialogue with the surrounding town, landscape and people.

As in the past there will be games, rides, food stalls and much more. There is also musical treats. We have usually been very lucky with the weather and lots of ice cream has been consumed on the day!

Annual 1940's Weekend
We make the village of Meltham go back in time, with themed entertainment and attractions in and around the village centre.

artWEEK is a local event with a national reputation – most of the exhibitors are from this area but visitors come from all over the country to view and to buy. It is astounding how much artistic talent there is locally – it is this that makes the event such a success . . . and brings so many visitors to Holmfirth every year.

RAISING FUNDS FOR HUDDERSFIELD YMCA R.U.F.C AND OTHER LOCAL CHARITIES

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Kingsgate Student Lockin

The Student Lock In - the biggest student shopping extravaganza of the season is here again at Kingsgate Shopping Centre Huddersfield.

With its trademark brand of frenzied student mania to bring you a one-night-only party of crazy savings, cool giveaways and awesome activities. Shopping needed a makeover; prepare for a Takeover...

Watch past video here!  

Packhorse Autumn Craft Class

Pop Up Craft Shop!
Bring the kids to this fun free event

Join us for our Bonfire & Firework Extravaganza at the Stafflex Arena on Friday 2nd November.

Cafe, bar and refreshments will be available on the night - everyone is welcome!
Beer tent, children's fairground rides and stalls.

This local community event has been attracting people from Huddersfield and the surrounding areas for years and is a permanent fixture on the Bonfire Calendar

Based at Crosland Hill near the Sands House Public House and just above the World Famous Standard Fireworks factory, the event attracts many thousands of people each year. The Bonfire and Firework Display raises thousands of pounds with all proceeds going back into the local community.

hcmf// is an annual, international festival of contemporary and new music, over 10 days consisting of approximately 50 events, including concerts, music-theatre, dance, multi-media, talks and film, with a related Learning and Participation programme devised and implemented to reflect the artistic programme and respond to regional need.

Festive Fun & Music, Santa's Grotto,
Festive Food & Drink!
Parade with Celebrities
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Fireworks
And closing events

FREE CHRISTMAS PARKING

Come and Meet Santa at The Kingsgate Shopping Centre

He will be here Monday to Friday, 12pm - 5pm
Saturdays, 10am - 5pm
Sundays, 10.30am - 4pm

Book early to avoid the queues www.bookfatherchristmas.co.uk/kingsgate
Advanced bookings are available from 26th November onwards. Booking is not mandatory.
Price for a Santa visit with gift is £5 per child. Photo packages are available for an additional fee. See Grotto Elves for more information.

Late night Thursdays from 6th December until 8pm.

Over the weekend more than fifty bands will be competing across all sections seeking the honour of representing Yorkshire at the finals of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain. With some of the finest Bands in Britain such as Black Dyke, Brighouse and Rastrick, Grimethorpe Colliery, Rothwell and many others all competing in the Championship Section, few contests are so fiercely competitive. 

The Parade will consist of floats, pipe band, Ceili group, Celtic Rock band, samba bands, Brass Band, Majorette Troupe, Morris Dancers, themed characters and various organisations representing the spectrum of the Irish Community within Huddersfield and other associated groups.

Other artistes include: RWD Rewind Covers Band, the rock ‘n’ roll outfit: Jive Time, Celtic Uno, Ballyhoo, Finbarr’s Causeway, The Ferryman, Sarah Jay, Huddersfield Samba Bateria, The Frumptarn Guggenband, Silver Stars Majorettes, The Huddersfield Giants Cheerleaders and Dolly Mixtures Street Dancers.

The parade, supported by the Government of Ireland and Kirklees Council

Live from the centre of Huddersfield

Golcar Lily Day is in the dynamic village of Golcar, on the edge of Huddersfield where the locals are known as Golcar Lilies. The local village fete, has an art exhibition, face painting for the children and fun and events for all ages.

Colne Valley Museum will be open all day offering children's make-it-and-take-it-home activities as well as baking the famous Golcar Lily Loaf in the Victorian kitchen. There will be ongoing craft demonstrations throughout the day and delicious homemade cakes etc on sale in the cafe.

Golcar Lily Day takes over Golcar village each year bringing live music, dancing, stalls, food and drink, children's activities and more.

The village fete also boasts a parade, competitions, beer tent, morris dancers, tractor pull.

A fun day out for all the family.

Doggy Dash For Life Huddersfield is a sponsored 3.5 km run (or jog or walk) around the beautiful surroundings of Beaumont Park in Huddersfield.

The event raises money for two charities:
- Cancer Research UK
- RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch

All participants receive a goodie bag per entry, plus rosettes for each dog taking part. We also have an obedience display, stalls and a fun dog show to enjoy on the day.
We encourage you to sign up early to get our early bird registration discount and have plenty of time to start collecting your sponsorship!

Forget Me Not Children's Hospice Colour Run

Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, our popular Colour Run is a favourite for all the family.

Run, walk, dance or jog your way round our easy 3.5km course, while being showered in coloured paint powder – so by the end of the race, you look like you’ve run through a rainbow!

Our new venue – Orchard FM Sports Park in Salendine Nook, Huddersfield, just off Jct 23 M62 - is easy to get to, easy to run round and comes complete with café and bar.

Don’t forget to bring along friends and family to cheer you on!

Are you ready to #getcolourful?

Honley Show is one of the most prestigious, best attended and well respected rural shows in the country. The Show's Farnley Tyas showground remains one of the region's best venues to showcase a stunning range of activities, agricultural events, stands and displays.

It provides a fun day out for all the family whether you live in Kirklees, West Yorkshire or the North of England.