What's On! Huddersfield Events Diary 2013

 


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Date  Holmfirth Markets - Next Farmers' Market...
Event

Holmfirth Market and Farmers' Market

Take a trip to the farmers' market and you can buy fresh, nutritious, good quality food direct from the person who produces it.

Thursday General Market, 9am to 5pm.
A busy local market bursting with fresh produce including fruit and vegetables, local meats, cheese, eggs, breads, cakes, plants, plus a huge selection of essential household items.

Saturday Craft and Food Market, 9am to 5pm
A wonderful combination of essential fresh foods and superb hand-made crafts which varies through the year but includes basketry, jewellery, cards and stationery, embroidery, clothing, glassware and photography, flowers, soaps, paintings, sculpture and much more.

Holmfirth Farmers' Market - held on the 3rd Sunday of each month, 9am to 2pm.
One of the oldest farmers' markets in the country and runner-up for Farmers' Market of the Year 2010, this nationally accredited farmers market is full of the hustle and bustle of local farmers and local shoppers filling their bags with the very best of local produce.

Location Holmfirth (Market Hall)  
Tel 01484 223730
Web www.kirkleesmarkets.co.uk
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Date  Each Bank Holiday after - 9.00 - 3.00
Event Market and Car Boot Sale

Spend a relaxing bank holiday browsing for bargains at the giant car boot and Monday market, or why not clear out your clutter and sell all your unwanted items.


The building opens for set-up at 7am, and we operate a first come queuing system for sellers to unload from their vehicles onto the next available market stall. All goods in the car boot must be second-hand, no new items.

The cost per stall is £8 for the day.
Parking in the town centre is free of charge on bank holidays.

****New***** Upmarket Sundays Open Market

Huddersfield's new monthly Sunday market launches on 10th March. Sited at the open market on Brook Street the market will take place on the second Sunday of each month.

The market will offer something for everyone with handmade crafts, locally produced food, antiques, collectibles, fashion and lots more. The market will open at 10.00am and close at 4.00pm every month.
 

Location Huddersfield Open Market  
Tel 01484 223730
Web www.kirkleesmarkets.co.uk
 

 

 
 


Date  TBC - April - December 2013 - various dates
Event Queensgate Market Demonstration Zone

Free drop-in fun craft sessions for kids at Queensgate Market in Huddersfield. Drop in, make something and take it away with you!

Kids drop in workshops and Christmas Events

See website below for dates
 

Location Queensgate Market  
Tel 01484 223730
Web www.queensgatemarket.co.uk
 

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Looking for good quality accommodation in the heart of Huddersfield?
Welcome to The Huddersfield Central Lodge Hotel
Independently run by the Marsden family since opening in 1999, the Lodge has built up a reputation for friendliness and excellent accommodation at sensible prices.

Full Award winning English Breakfast, Secure Onsite Parking, Free Wi-Fi and Central Huddersfield Location.

****Two Nights for the Price of One - Visit Here*****
 

 


Date  Packhorse Art Gallery - open daily - 10.00am - 4.00pm
Event Art Gallery and Exhibition Space

Visit this stylised art space to exhibit, view and buy art work including paintings, textiles, pottery and jewellery - all by local artists and enthusiasts.
The Gallery is a welcoming space with comfy sofas and free WiFi coming soon.
Run by Support to Recovery (S2R) a local Well Being Charity, the idea for the Gallery is to help promote recovery through therapeutic art.

The Gallery is located on the first floor of The Packhorse Centre and can be accessed via the entrance stairwell inside the Market Place Mall.

Location The Packhorse Centre
Contact For more information or to pledge support please contact Sian Smith on packhorse.gallery@gmail.com 
Web www.packhorseshoppingcentre.co.uk
 
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Date   Various throughout the year - Vintage and Craft Fairs, Acrobats, Choral etc.
Event Byram Arcade - Shopping Arcade Huddersfield 

Byram Arcade is a great place to visit throughout the year, but at certain times it’s extra special, with events and live performances taking place.

Art & Craft Fair – On the 4th Saturday of EVERY month, starting 25th May.

No two months will be alike, each month there will be a good selection of Art, Jewellery, Textiles, Cards and other items!

Baby and Child Event - 23 - 24th August 2013, 12.00 - 5.00pm

8 different stallholders, rolling creative workshops and face painting.


Live music – most Saturdays
We often have live music in the arcade on a Saturday, pop in when you’re next in town and see who’s performing.

Vintage Fairs
We hold regular Vintage Fairs in the arcade – details of our next one will be online soon.

Festival of Light
We are one of the main venues for Huddersfield’s Festival of Light, which takes place every December and features street theatre and live performances.

Check the website for further details
 

Location Byram Arcade
Tel  
Web www.byramarcade.com
May

Date   17 - 24th May 2013
Event Holmfirth Film Festival

Nothing tops the communal experience of seeing a great film on a big screen. For a week Holmfirth becomes a public space where people meet or make new friends, are entertained and exchange views on old, new and controversial films.

This is just one aspect of the Festival’s remit and this year  we aim to make a priority of encouraging all kinds of film-makers in the Holme Valley - with generous support from town businesses such Longley Farm - to produce their own films as part of a creative community.

Buy a ticket, tell a friend, bring the family, enjoy the Festival and help us build it into a successful annual event.
 
Location Holmfirth
Tel  
Web http://holmfirthfilmfestival.co.uk
June

Date  TBC 2013
 

Event

Concerts in the Park

Enjoy open-air concerts in Greenhead Park, Huddersfield.

All of the concerts are free and you don’t need a ticket, bring your friends, family and a picnic!

Here is an example of what to expect:

Thank You For The Music

Live concert featuring the music of Abba and the Bee Gees, complete with glittering outfits and dance routines to rival the originals.

Proms in the Park

Featuring the fantastic Orchestra of Opera North and guest solo artists.

Party in the Park

Chart-topping Bands - a line-up of well-known and local musicians who will bring the weekend to a fantastic close.
For more up to date info visit the website below.
Location Greenhead Park
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Date  Saturday 8th June 2013
Event Honley Show

Honley Show is one of the most prestigious, best attended and well respected rural shows in the country. Now in its 79th year, 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.

Location The Show Field, Honley (free bus from Honley village)
Tel 01484 661 072
Web www.honleyshow.co.uk
Video  Click to Watch Video Watch our Video here!
 

Date  13 - 23rd June 2013
Event HOLMFIRTH ARTS FESTIVAL

BRINGS ELEVEN DAYS OF MUSIC, COMEDY, THEATRE AND FUN THINGS TO DO FROM

Welcome!
... to Holmfirth Arts Festival 2013, where we invite you to join us in celebrating
100 years of the town’s wonderful Picturedrome. The festival’s residence at the
iconic venue includes performances by brilliant British jazz pianist Django Bates
and master of creative mayhem, comedian Mark Thomas, an evening with
legendary British broadcaster Andy Kershaw, as well as a joint birthday party
and final night celebration with the superb International Mambo Orchestra. 

Location Holmfirth  
Tel 01484 222444
Web www.holmfirthartsfestival.co.uk
Video/
Webcam
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Date   Saturday 22nd June 2013 – 12.00 till 5.00pm
Event Annual Golcar Gala

Featuring Bo the Clown and his amazing “Eco Car”

Donkey Rides, Coconut Shy, Fairground

Live music on the stage throughout the day

Other attractions include: Punch and Judy show, Various Craft stalls, Beer Tent, BBQ, Food and Drinks, Stilt Walker, Charity Stalls, Ferret Racing, and much more.

Children U16 Free

Supporting the Forget me Not Children’s Hospice and the 39th Parkwood Scouts Group who do positive work for the local young people.

COME AND JOIN US

 
Location St John’s School playing fields, Golcar, Huddersfield. HD7 4QQ
Tel 01484 649093
Website www.wix.com/golcargala/uk
 

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Date  29th June 2013 - 1.00 - 4.00pm
Event Lindley Carnival
Fern Lea Playing Fields, Lindley

All proceeds to HD3 - Lindley Youth Club

Location Fernlea Playing Fields, behind the Black Bull Pub Lindley
Web www.lindleycarnival.org.uk
Looking for good quality accommodation in the heart of Huddersfield?
Welcome to The Huddersfield Central Lodge Hotel
Independently run by the Marsden family since opening in 1999, the Lodge has built up a reputation for friendliness and excellent accommodation at sensible prices.

Full Award winning English Breakfast, Secure Onsite Parking, Free Wi-Fi and Central Huddersfield Location.

****Two Nights for the Price of One - Visit Here*****
 

July


 

Date  Sunday 7th  -  Saturday 13th July 2013
Event Holmfirth Art Week

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.
 

Location Holmfirth  
Tel 01484 689464
Web www.holmfirthartweek.org.uk/
Video/
Webcam
 

www.yourhighstreetdirect.com

 
 

Date  5th, 6th & 7th July 2013
Event Meltham Moments

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.

Location Meltham
   
Web http://melthammemories.ning.com/
   
 



Date  6th July 2013
Event Annual open air Concert on the Hill

Lindley Band, Colne Valley & Honley MVC and Julia Garbutt. and special guests Lindley Junior School's award winning choir.

Plus a grand firework finale!!!!

Gates open at 5pm, New Orleans jazz band 5.45pm. Concerts starts at 7pm

Tickets available from Kirklees information centre, YMCA Clubhouse or any band or choir member at £10 Entry on the day is £12


Sponsored by the Kingsgate centre

RAISING FUNDS FOR HUDDERSFIELD YMCA R.U.F.C AND OTHER LOCAL CHARITIES
Location YMCA Sports Centre, Laund Hill, Salendine Nook, Huddersfield
Tel YMCA Clubhouse : 01484 654052
Web http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/huddersfieldymca/events/
Video/
Webcam
Click to Watch Video Watch video highlighting the music on offer.
 
 

Date  Sunday 7th July 2013
Event The 29th Annual Great Pendragon Duck Race & Gala

Gala from 11.00am with Ducks launching at 2.00pm
Location Holmfirth
Tel 07826 866894
Web www.theduckrace.co.uk
Video/
Webcam
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Date  Sunday 7th July - 10.30 and 2.00pm 2013
Event Cancer Research UK's Race for Life

Cancer Research UK's Race for Life is an amazing women-only series of events which raises millions of pounds every year for life-saving research into 200 types of cancer - helping men, women and children across Yorkshire survive.

Race for Life is non-competitive. Women and girls of all ages, shapes and sizes can choose whether to walk, jog or run the 5k route. Most are able to walk 5k in an hour. All women are welcome, regardless of whether they are taking part on their own or as part of a group.

Last year, 2,742 women took part in Race for Life in Huddersfield and raised a fantastic £137,088. This year, organisers want 3,400 women and girls to put their best foot forward and help raise £145,500 for vital research.

By uniting - and enlisting the support of the men and boys in their lives - women across Huddersfield can make a stand against cancer - a disease which affects 26,700 people in Yorkshire and the Humber every year.

Entries are now open on the Race for Life website -  or by calling .

Both male and female volunteers are also required for the event with a full list of roles available at our website and clicking on 'Support Race for Life'.
 
Location Leeds Road Playing Fields
Tel 0871 641 1111
Web www.raceforlife.org
   
 


 

Date  TBC July 2013
Event Huddersfield Carnival

The Carnival is celebrated over two days with the Carnival Royale Show, where contestants compete for the Crown and the opportunity to lead the Carnival Procession.

The Mas Band Parade takes place from the Hudawi Centre at 1pm and winding its way through the streets of Huddersfield. Bands will display an array of flamboyant costumes and will parade around the town centre to St George’s Square where, each band will have the opportunity to take to the stage
Location St George's Square  
Tel 01484 536542
Web www.huddersfieldcarnival.com
Video/
Webcam
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 Click above to see the Carnival Live from Webcam of Square
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Click above to see a selection of videos from local Huddersfield people
August


Date  Thursday 8 - Sunday 11 August 2013
Event Huddersfield Food and Drink Festival

Free cookery demonstrations
Including the annual sporting chef of the year competition with Huddersfield Giants and  ‘Ready Steady Cook’ challenge with presenters from Real Radio, as well as demonstrations from top local chefs and restaurants.

Free children's entertainment
Cookery workshops supported by NHS Kirklees, Public Health Food Programme. Learn how to make butter Tudor style with Kirklees Museums.
click for live web cam view
 Live Webcam of the Festival - click here
  St. George's Square Go there Member of Huddersfield Town Centre Partnership
Tel 01484 487933
Web www.foodanddrinkfestival.co.uk
Video/
Webcam
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 Live Webcam of the Festival - click here

 

Watch video

Watch our video featuring highlights from the Festival

 

Huddersfield Landmarks from the air

Watch Aerial HD Video featuring St. George's Square, home of the Food & Drink Festival - click here

 

Click image above to download pdf

Date  August 2013 - TBC
Event Summer Special Events at The Packhorse Centre

Kinect & Wii Challenge
Now you can play six full sports games just as
you always have, using your entire body!

Summer Treasure Hunt
Find all the clues within the Centre to win prizes

Sports Arty Party
Create sports themed crafts – magnets,
colour-in finger puppets, bookmarks, flags

Loopy Balloons
Here's your chance to be taught to make
professional looking balloon models

Giant Operation
Remove all 10 body parts in less than
60 seconds without using all 3 lives!

Gardening Fun
Plant cress and mustard seeds which
the children can then eat when ready!
 

Location Packhorse Centre
Tel 01484 533 898
Website www.packhorseshoppingcentre.co.uk
   
September

Date  TBC September 2013
Event Artists Open Studio Trail

Studios are often personal and private spaces, each one unique and individual, directly reflecting the character and persona of the artist.

They are places of contemplation, design, inspiration, isolation, collaboration, creation, construction, spontaneity, frustration, de-construction, relief, exhilaration and relaxation.

Some will be chaotic, others havens of calm. Some spaces are heaving with a mixture of creative folk all working side by side, while other sites offer undiscovered pockets of individual innovation and expression.

During HOST artists from around the region offer you a snippet of their world. The trail invites you to experience the variety of work in a range of different atmospheres. Enjoy.

 
Location
Various - click here  
   
Web http://hoststudios.co.uk
   
Looking for good quality accommodation in the heart of Huddersfield?
Welcome to The Huddersfield Central Lodge Hotel
Independently run by the Marsden family since opening in 1999, the Lodge has built up a reputation for friendliness and excellent accommodation at sensible prices.

Full Award winning English Breakfast, Secure Onsite Parking, Free Wi-Fi and Central Huddersfield Location.

For more information Click here

 

 

Date  September 2013
Event Piazza People Talent Contest


After weeks of auditions and the finale on Saturday the 3 finalists for the Piazza People Talent Competition have been chosen!

The lucky finalist with the most votes will win a star studded £1000!

Voting closed on Sunday 9th September 2012

The finalists were:
•Shawny Dee
•Emily Mae Cooper
•Ebony Preston

 
Location Piazza Shopping Centre
Tel 01484 534594
Email click here
Website www.piazzacentre.co.uk
Video Watch past Piazza event videos
 

Date  Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th September 2013
Event Holmfirth Food & Drink Festival, Holmfirth Town Centre

Visit the Holmfirth food and drink festival and be prepared to take your taste buds on a tantalising journey. Food stalls offering the very best of local, European and international foods will fill the streets of this idyllic town centre. Cookery demonstrations will take place over the weekend including chefs' master classes, celebrity ready steady cook and much more. Watch the Holmfirth Food and Drink Festival video below.
 
Location Holmfirth  
Tel 01484 223730
Web www.holmfirthfoodanddrinkfestival.com
Video/
Webcam
  click for live web cam view Live from the centre of Holmfirth     Watch 2012 video
 

Date  TBC September 2013 - 6 - 8.30pm
Event Kingsgate Shopping Centre Student Lockin

The Student Lock-In is coming to Huddersfield! Get down to Kingsgate shopping centre for a night of entertainment, giveaways and exclusive student discounts at the UK's best and biggest student shopping event!

For one night only: The Student Lock In comes to KINGSGATE, HUDDERSFIELD on 24th SEPTEMBER 2012! Exclusive deals, offers, freebies, entertainment and more! An event not to be missed!

Registration required.
 

Location
Kingsgate Shopping Centre  
Facebook www.facebook.com/kingsgate.studentshopping#!/kingsgate.studentshopping
Web www.kingsgateshoppingcentre.co.uk
Video/
Webcam
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Date  TBC September 2013
Event Annual Town Crier Competition

Prizes donated by Virtual Huddersfield

Who will be Town Crier of the Year?

Location
Piazza Shopping Centre  
Tel Vic Watson on 01484 315494          Email: zorro2a@yahoo.com
Web  
Video/
Webcam
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October

Date  TBC October 2013 - 9.30am
Event Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice Prohms Huddersfield Hilly Half Marathon (HHHM)

Last year's inaugural event was a huge success. We have made some amendments to the 2011 course but you will be pleased to know that we have kept the challenging element which really makes this event stand out.

The vision for the HHHM is to create an inspiring course that symbolises some of the struggles that the families we are caring for experience. We hope that you never need the services that we provide, but by going the extra mile or thirteen you will be helping to ensure that we can be there for those who do.

The race will be started by Para-Olympian Hannah Cockroft at 9.30am on Sunday 7th October at St Thomas Rd, Huddersfield HD1 3LG

 
Location St Thomas Rd, Huddersfield HD1 3LG
Tel 01484 411040
Web www.forgetmenotchild.co.uk/HHHM
   

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Date  TBC October 2013
Event Marsden Jazz Festival
A programme of over 80 events and a stunning variety of music to suit all tastes and ages.
Location various venues in Marsden
Tel 01484 846969
Web www.marsdenjazzfestival.com
Video/
Webcam
 
 

Date   TBC  October 2013
Event Huddersfield Halloween Zombie Slouch
Dress up in all your ghoulish best and take part or just come along and watch.
Prizes for best costume. Proceeds to charity
Location St George's Square    
Click to visit
   
Video/
Webcam
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 Live Webcam of Square

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November

round table

 

Date  TBC November 2013
Event Annual Pendragon Round Table Bonfire

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.


Gates open 5.30pm - Bonfire lit at 6.30 pm - Fireworks at 7.15pm - Fairground 5.30 - 8.30pm

Location Opposite the Sands House, Crosland Moor
Tel  
Web www.roundtable.co.uk/events/
Video/
Webcam
 
 

Date  TBC November 8pm - 10pm
November 10am - 4pm 2013
Event Holmfirth Art Week

The Art Market is a unique, friendly event where selected artists & designer-makers sell beautiful textiles, sculpture, homewares, jewellery, paintings, art, photography and more, direct to the public...

£2 entry on the door - includes free entry into our Art Raffle

Children under 14 are free
 

Location Holmfirth (Market Hall), Huddersfield Road, HD9 3JH.
   
Web www.artmarkets.co.uk
   
 

Date  TBC November 2013
Event Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival

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.

Location various venues in Huddersfield
Tel 01484 425082
Web www.hcmf.co.uk
Video/
Webcam
 
 




Christmas Lights Switch On 2012

Date  TBC November 2013 - starts 4.30pm, switch on at 6.30pm
Event Huddersfield Christmas Lights Switch On

CBeebies' Mr Bloom in 2012 - who will it be in 2013?
Officially marking the start of the festive season, this year’s Christmas lights switch on will take place on the Piazza, with entertainment and fun for the whole family.
This year it will be CBeebies’ Mr Bloom who will be pushing the big red button. Ben Faulkes, who plays Mr Bloom, has appeared in a number of films and theatre productions and began his training locally at Bretton Hall School of Dance & Drama.
This year Huddersfield Town Football Club and Kirklees College have come together to support the Christmas switch on to make it one to remember. Huddersfield Town mascot Terry the Terrier will be there and dancers and singers from Kirklees College will be performing on stage before the switch on itself.
The entertainment will begin with a Pulse Radio Roadshow starting at 4.30pm, with entertainment and competitions to get the party started.

The party reaches its climax just before 6.30pm when Mr Bloom will be pressing the big red button to light up the town.
Location The Piazza Centre, Huddersfield
Tel 01484 221677
Web http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/events/
Video/
Webcam

 

 Click to Watch VideoWatch 2011 Video here!!
 

 

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Date  TBC November 2013 - from 3.00pm
Event Lights switch on in Holmfirth

A thoroughly festive event with activities including local school bands/music, sing-a-long carols and a mini fair ground refreshments stalls and Santa's grotto
Follow Santa's sleigh at 4.45pm as it parades from School Street, Crown Bottom to Towngate car park, and at 5.30pm the lights will be switched on followed by a firework display.

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

 

Location Holmfirth
Tel  
Web http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/events/
Video/
Webcam
click for live web cam view Live from the centre of Holmfirth
December

Click here to watch this video

 

 

Date  December 2013 TBC
Event Festival of Light

One of Huddersfield’s biggest events, Festival of Light has developed a reputation for bringing internationally acclaimed street theatre to Yorkshire.

Festival of Light 2012 runs daily from dusk until 10pm, on Friday December 7 and Saturday December 8, culminating in the traditional carol concert and grand firework finale at 5pm on Sunday December 9.

The 2011 show brought K@osmos, by Spanish/Argentinean performers Grupo Puja who have performed their majestic mix of rock music and daredevil airborne acrobatics all over the world. K@osmos is a high octane cosmic show combining high altitude acrobatics with special effects and fabulous rock musicians, the show will amaze and astound audiences against the imposing backdrop of St George's Square.


Also in 2012 we saw lots more exciting events around our Huddersfield landmarks, such as Yorkshire Light Garden in St. Peters Garden, Gigantic Tulips at The Piazza and a fabulous Food and Drink Market in Market Place/New Street. Plus The Urban Angel Acrobats and Live music in the Byram Arcade.

Location  St. George's Square Piazza Shopping Centre, Byram Arcade and other venues
Tel 01484 223200
Web http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/festival/
Video/
Webcam
click for live web cam view Live  Webcam of St. George's Square

Watch Video

 




 

Date  tbc DECEMBER 2013 - 11.00am - 4.00pm
Event Packhorse Shopping Centre

FREE Arty Party Christmas Workshop for Children in the main mall.

Everyone welcome.

 

Location Packhorse Shopping Centre
Tel  
Web http://www.packhorseshoppingcentre.co.uk/
   
 



 

Date  1:00pm, TBC DECEMBER 2013
Event THE HUDDERSFIELD and DISTRICT SOCIETY OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

INVITE YOU TO A CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE

featuring

MARSDEN SILVER PRIZE BAND
and
LINDLEY JUNIOR SCHOOL CHOIR

FREE OF CHARGE
EVERYONE WELCOME 
Location HUDDERSFIELD PARISH CHURCH ST PETER’S
Tel  
Web www.huddersfieldparishchurch.org
   
 



Date  TBC December 2013 - 5pm and runs until 8.30pm - Switch on at 6.00pm - Fireworks at 7.00pm
Event Lindley  Lights Switch On

Top children's author is this year's special guest at Lindley village Christmas Event

Best-selling children’s writer Nicholas Allan – author of Father Christmas Needs a Wee - will be signing books at the Love Lindley Christmas event and lights switch-on this Tuesday, 6 December.

The author will be at the Lindley Children’s Bookshop from 5pm until 8pm reading and signing copies of his books which include The Queen's Knickers and Jesus' Christmas Party. He will also judge the under 7s fancy dress competition which is free to enter on the night.

Nicholas Allan is the author and illustrator of over thirty children’s books and his books have won national awards and been translated into twenty languages.

This is just one of many activities taking place at Tuesday's event which will see Huddersfield Town manager Lee Clark switching on the Christmas lights at 6pm. He will also be signing shirts, posing for photos and meeting fans – all for donations to charity. Players and coaching staff will be joining him and people will have the opportunity to try out their footballing skills.

Other attractions include Santa's Grotto and children's craft activities in the library, carols by Lindley Infants School's choirs in St. Stephen's Church, an angels and knights themed fancy dress competition and a firework display.

Tuesday's Christmas event aims to showcase Lindley and its array of independent shops and cafes but most importantly will raise funds for the Whiteknights, a voluntary bikers group who makes emergency deliveries between hospitals.

The Love Lindley Committee, who organise the event, said: “We have the essence of a fabulous family night out and we hope lots of people will come along and enjoy themselves and help us to raise money for such a worthy cause.”


Many of the local businesses will be staying open late to give people an opportunity to do some Christmas shopping and to sample some festive food and drink. The event starts at 5pm and runs until 8.30pm, and there is free parking at Armitages Garden Centre.

 

Location Lidget Street
Tel  
Web http://lovelindley.wordpress.com/christmas-flyer/
Video/
Webcam
Watch Video
 

Date  Selected days in December 2013 - See Santa in his Grotto
Event Visit Queensgate and Huddersfield Open Market Market this Christmas Time

From butchers to grocers, clothes to crafts, the market is a great place to come for your
Christmas shopping.
Late night shopping begins on Thursday 1 December and we will be open on Sundays
too. And don’t forget you can park for free in the Market Hall car park too!*


*Free parking after 4pm on Thursday and all day Sunday

Location Queensgate Market  
Tel 01484 223730
Web www.queensgatemarket.co.uk
 

Watch Video

 
 

 

 

 

Date  December 2013
Event Christmas Events at Huddersfield Parish Church

Please visit their website for event information
     
Location Byram Street
Tel 01484 427964
Web http://huddersfieldparishchurch.org/news-and-events 
Video/
Webcam
 
February

Date  TBC February 2014
Event Piazza Centre Valentine Chocolate Lollipop Giveaway

There's lots of valentines gift ideas at the Piazza Shopping Centre.

On Saturday the 9th February the Piazza staff are giving away chocolate lollipops to all shoppers who visit the shopping centre (whilst stocks last)

Location Piazza Shopping Centre
Tel 01484 534594
Web www.piazzacentre.co.uk
Video/
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Date  TBC  February 2014
Event The Annual Imbolc Celtic Fire Festival

An extravaganza celebrating the end of Winter and start of Spring. Includes pyrotechnics, fire sculptures, theatre performances and torchlight parades.

Location Standedge Tunnel Visitors' Centre, Marsden
Tel 01484 845595
Web www.kirklees.gov.uk/events/

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Date  TBC March 2014- 1.00pm
Event Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade through the Town Centre.

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.

Pulsating drums and sweet ceilidh, Molly Malone and the auld shillelagh; it can only mean one thing - The Huddersfield Saint Patrick's Day Parade!

The fun-filled family event on Sunday March 11th at 1pm, once again promises to be an exhibition of colour, culture and craic with twenty-five vibrant artistes straining at the leash for a rip-roaring jig around the town.

The parade, supported by the Government of Ireland and Kirklees Council, will be led by the Tulla Pipe and Drum band, of County Clare, and Sligo Ceili group who will perform a brief riverdance set in the first ever parade day show at St George's Square.

Local acts will include Giants Causeway Rock band, Frumptarn Guggenband, Marsden Brass band and debutants Slubbing Billys Morris Dance Team, The Rogues and The Huddersfield Giants Cheerleaders

Location Town Centre
Tel 01484 315729
Web www.theparadeonline.org
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Date  TBC March 2014
Event
Huddersfield Literature Festival.

For the past four years now, since its inception in 2006, the aim of the Huddersfield Literature Festival has been to provide innovative and distinct events to support and showcase new, emerging and established writers/artists, offering a platform to promote new work as well as the opportunity to attend intensive writing workshops and master classes.

Location University of Huddersfield and others
Tel 01484 471895
Web www.litfest.org.uk
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Date  Friday 29th March 2pm -11:30pm
Saturday 30th March 2pm -11:30pm
Sunday 31st March 2pm – until dry
Event Emley’s 3rd Annual Real Ale Festival will be held over the Easter Weekend

There will be 10 hand pulled Real Ales...along with real cider, wine, soft drinks and food.
All money raised will go directly to Emley Brass Band
Free Entry!
Location Emley Bandroom, 9 Beaumont Street, Emley HD8 9RN
Tel 07738 536165
Web www.emleyrealalefestival.co.uk
 
 

Date  30 - 31 March 2013 - 10.00 am - 5.00 pm.
Event Easter Craft Fair

A craft market showcasing the areas stunning homemade crafts, items for sale to suit all tastes and pockets
FREE
 
Location Standedge Tunnel Visitors Centre
Tel  
Web www.standedge.co.uk
May

 

Date  10, 11, 12 & 13 May 2013
Event Holmfirth Festival of Folk

Holmfirth Festival of Folk grew from the ashes of Holmfirth Folk Festival in 2005 and has become an excellent community based festival which draws in a large local audience in addition to the usual 'folkies' who travel around the country visiting the many folk festivals that take place throughout the year.
Location Holmfirth
Tel  
Web www.holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk
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Date   17 - 24th May 2013
Event Holmfirth Film Festival

Nothing tops the communal experience of seeing a great film on a big screen. For a week Holmfirth becomes a public space where people meet or make new friends, are entertained and exchange views on old, new and controversial films.

This is just one aspect of the Festival’s remit and this year  we aim to make a priority of encouraging all kinds of film-makers in the Holme Valley - with generous support from town businesses such Longley Farm - to produce their own films as part of a creative community.

Buy a ticket, tell a friend, bring the family, enjoy the Festival and help us build it into a successful annual event.
 
Location Holmfirth
Tel  
Web http://holmfirthfilmfestival.co.uk
June

Date  TBC 2013
 

Event

Concerts in the Park

Enjoy open-air concerts in Greenhead Park, Huddersfield.

All of the concerts are free and you don’t need a ticket, bring your friends, family and a picnic!

Here is an example of what to expect:

Thank You For The Music

Live concert featuring the music of Abba and the Bee Gees, complete with glittering outfits and dance routines to rival the originals.

Proms in the Park

Featuring the fantastic Orchestra of Opera North and guest solo artists.

Party in the Park

Chart-topping Bands - a line-up of well-known and local musicians who will bring the weekend to a fantastic close.
For more up to date info visit the website below.
Location Greenhead Park
  See our Aerial View of Greenhead Park
Web www.kirklees.gov.uk/concerts  
   
 

Date  Saturday 8th June 2013
Event Honley Show

Honley Show is one of the most prestigious, best attended and well respected rural shows in the country. Now in its 79th year, 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.

Location The Show Field, Honley (free bus from Honley village)
Tel 01484 661 072
Web www.honleyshow.co.uk
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Date  TBC June 2013
Event HOLMFIRTH ARTS FESTIVAL

BRINGS ELEVEN DAYS OF MUSIC, COMEDY, THEATRE AND FUN THINGS TO DO FROM

The town of Holmfirth fizzes with activity this June as the fifth Holmfirth Arts Festival. Quirky, fun and full of surprises, Holmfirth Arts Festival has quickly grown into one of Yorkshire’s best loved events and this year sees world class music from the likes of Britten Sinfonia and national championship band Brighouse and Rastrick, a rare UK appearance by textiles guru Kaffe Fassett, and comedy from Radio 4’s madcap German Henning Wehn, among much, much more. Each weekend during the festival Holmfirth will buzz with activity, with walking events, concerts, theatre, workshops and comedy - with lots to do for children and adults alike.

Tickets to all festival events are available now, either in person from Tourist Information in Holmfirth, Dewsbury, Cleckheaton and Huddersfield, over the phone or online

Location Holmfirth  
Tel 01484 222444
Web www.holmfirthartsfestival.co.uk
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Date   TBC June 2013
Event Annual Golcar Gala
Promises something for all the family.

Attractions include:

Craft Stalls, Fairground, Beer Tent,
Food and Drink, Charity Stalls,
Ferret Racing, Wildlife Display,
Live Music, 'Royal Tournament style' Gun Run and Lots More.

Main Act:

'JUMPIN' JEZ AVERY
Mountain bike and Motorcycle Stunt Show

We are pleased to announce that once again we are supporting The West Yorkshire Forget me not trust.
Location Golcar School Fields
Tel 01484 649093
Website www.wix.com/golcargala/uk
 

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Date  29th June 2013
Event Lindley Carnival
Fern Lea Playing Fields, Lindley, with the theme of “The Olympics”.

All proceeds to HD3 - Lindley Youth Club

Location Fernlea Playing Fields, behind the Black Bull Pub Lindley
Web www.lindleygroup.org.uk/carnival.html
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July


 

Date  Sunday 7th  -  Saturday 13th July 2013
Event Holmfirth Art Week

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.
 

Location Holmfirth  
Tel 01484 689464
Web www.holmfirthartweek.org.uk/
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Date  Sunday 7th July 2013
Event The 29th Annual Great Pendragon Duck Race & Gala

Gala from 11.00am with Ducks launching at 2.00pm
Location Holmfirth
Tel 07826 866894
Web www.theduckrace.co.uk
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Date  TBC July 2013
Event Annual open air Concert on the Hill

Lindley Band, Colne Valley & Honley MVC and Julia Garbutt. and special guests Lindley Junior School's award winning choir.

Plus a grand firework finale!!!!

Gates open at 5pm, New orleans jazz band 5.45pm. Concerts starts at 7pm

Tickets available from Kirklees information centre, YMCA Clubhouse or any band or choir member at £10 Entry on the day is £12
Location YMCA Sports Centre, Laund Hill, Salendine Nook, Huddersfield
Tel 01484 325844
Web www.pitchero.com/clubs/huddersfieldymca/
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Date  Sunday 7th July - 10.30 and 2.00pm 2013
Event Cancer Research UK's Race for Life

Cancer Research UK's Race for Life is an amazing women-only series of events which raises millions of pounds every year for life-saving research into 200 types of cancer - helping men, women and children across Yorkshire survive.

Race for Life is non-competitive. Women and girls of all ages, shapes and sizes can choose whether to walk, jog or run the 5k route. Most are able to walk 5k in an hour. All women are welcome, regardless of whether they are taking part on their own or as part of a group.

Last year, 2,742 women took part in Race for Life in Huddersfield and raised a fantastic £137,088. This year, organisers want 3,400 women and girls to put their best foot forward and help raise £145,500 for vital research.

By uniting - and enlisting the support of the men and boys in their lives - women across Huddersfield can make a stand against cancer - a disease which affects 26,700 people in Yorkshire and the Humber every year.

Entries are now open on the Race for Life website -  or by calling .

Both male and female volunteers are also required for the event with a full list of roles available at our website and clicking on 'Support Race for Life'.
 
Location Leeds Road Playing Fields
Tel 0871 641 1111
Web www.raceforlife.org
   
 


 

Date  TBC July 2013
Event Huddersfield Carnival

The Carnival is celebrated over two days with the Carnival Royale Show, where contestants compete for the Crown and the opportunity to lead the Carnival Procession.

The Mas Band Parade takes place from the Hudawi Centre at 1pm and winding its way through the streets of Huddersfield. Bands will display an array of flamboyant costumes and will parade around the town centre to St George’s Square where, each band will have the opportunity to take to the stage
Location St George's Square  
Tel 01484 536542
Web www.huddersfieldcarnival.com
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August


Date  Thursday 8 - Sunday 11 August 2013
Event Huddersfield Food and Drink Festival

Free cookery demonstrations
Including the annual sporting chef of the year competition with Huddersfield Giants and  ‘Ready Steady Cook’ challenge with presenters from Real Radio, as well as demonstrations from top local chefs and restaurants.

Free children's entertainment
Cookery workshops supported by NHS Kirklees, Public Health Food Programme. Learn how to make butter Tudor style with Kirklees Museums.
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  St. George's Square Go there Member of Huddersfield Town Centre Partnership
Tel 01484 487933
Web www.foodanddrinkfestival.co.uk
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Huddersfield Landmarks from the air

Watch Aerial HD Video featuring St. George's Square, home of the Food & Drink Festival - click here

 

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Date  August 2013 - TBC
Event Summer Special Events at The Packhorse Centre

Kinect & Wii Challenge
Now you can play six full sports games just as
you always have, using your entire body!

Summer Treasure Hunt
Find all the clues within the Centre to win prizes

Sports Arty Party
Create sports themed crafts – magnets,
colour-in finger puppets, bookmarks, flags

Loopy Balloons
Here's your chance to be taught to make
professional looking balloon models

Giant Operation
Remove all 10 body parts in less than
60 seconds without using all 3 lives!

Gardening Fun
Plant cress and mustard seeds which
the children can then eat when ready!
 

Location Packhorse Centre
Tel 01484 533 898
Website www.packhorseshoppingcentre.co.uk
   
September

Date  TBC September 2013
Event Artists Open Studio Trail

Studios are often personal and private spaces, each one unique and individual, directly reflecting the character and persona of the artist.

They are places of contemplation, design, inspiration, isolation, collaboration, creation, construction, spontaneity, frustration, de-construction, relief, exhilaration and relaxation.

Some will be chaotic, others havens of calm. Some spaces are heaving with a mixture of creative folk all working side by side, while other sites offer undiscovered pockets of individual innovation and expression.

During HOST artists from around the region offer you a snippet of their world. The trail invites you to experience the variety of work in a range of different atmospheres. Enjoy.

 
Location
Various - click here  
   
Web http://hoststudios.co.uk
   
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Date  September 2013
Event Piazza People Talent Contest


After weeks of auditions and the finale on Saturday the 3 finalists for the Piazza People Talent Competition have been chosen!

The lucky finalist with the most votes will win a star studded £1000!

Voting closed on Sunday 9th September 2012

The finalists were:
•Shawny Dee
•Emily Mae Cooper
•Ebony Preston

 
Location Piazza Shopping Centre
Tel 01484 534594
Email click here
Website www.piazzacentre.co.uk
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Date  Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th September 2013
Event Holmfirth Food & Drink Festival, Holmfirth Town Centre

Visit the Holmfirth food and drink festival and be prepared to take your taste buds on a tantalising journey. Food stalls offering the very best of local, European and international foods will fill the streets of this idyllic town centre. Cookery demonstrations will take place over the weekend including chefs' master classes, celebrity ready steady cook and much more. Watch the Holmfirth Food and Drink Festival video below.
 
Location Holmfirth  
Tel 01484 223730
Web www.holmfirthfoodanddrinkfestival.com
Video/
Webcam
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Date  TBC September 2013 - 6 - 8.30pm
Event Kingsgate Shopping Centre Student Lockin

The Student Lock-In is coming to Huddersfield! Get down to Kingsgate shopping centre for a night of entertainment, giveaways and exclusive student discounts at the UK's best and biggest student shopping event!

For one night only: The Student Lock In comes to KINGSGATE, HUDDERSFIELD on 24th SEPTEMBER 2012! Exclusive deals, offers, freebies, entertainment and more! An event not to be missed!

Registration required.
 

Location
Kingsgate Shopping Centre  
Facebook www.facebook.com/kingsgate.studentshopping#!/kingsgate.studentshopping
Web www.kingsgateshoppingcentre.co.uk
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Date  TBC September 2013
Event Annual Town Crier Competition

Prizes donated by Virtual Huddersfield

Who will be Town Crier of the Year?

Location
Piazza Shopping Centre  
Tel Vic Watson on 01484 315494          Email: zorro2a@yahoo.com
Web  
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October

Date  TBC October 2013 - 9.30am
Event Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice Prohms Huddersfield Hilly Half Marathon (HHHM)

Last year's inaugural event was a huge success. We have made some amendments to the 2011 course but you will be pleased to know that we have kept the challenging element which really makes this event stand out.

The vision for the HHHM is to create an inspiring course that symbolises some of the struggles that the families we are caring for experience. We hope that you never need the services that we provide, but by going the extra mile or thirteen you will be helping to ensure that we can be there for those who do.

The race will be started by Para-Olympian Hannah Cockroft at 9.30am on Sunday 7th October at St Thomas Rd, Huddersfield HD1 3LG

 
Location St Thomas Rd, Huddersfield HD1 3LG
Tel 01484 411040
Web www.forgetmenotchild.co.uk/HHHM
   

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Date  TBC October 2013
Event Marsden Jazz Festival
A programme of over 80 events and a stunning variety of music to suit all tastes and ages.
Location various venues in Marsden
Tel 01484 846969
Web www.marsdenjazzfestival.com
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Date   TBC  October 2013
Event Huddersfield Halloween Zombie Slouch
Dress up in all your ghoulish best and take part or just come along and watch.
Prizes for best costume. Proceeds to charity
Location St George's Square    
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November

round table

 

Date  TBC November 2013
Event Annual Pendragon Round Table Bonfire

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.


Gates open 5.30pm - Bonfire lit at 6.30 pm - Fireworks at 7.15pm - Fairground 5.30 - 8.30pm

Location Opposite the Sands House, Crosland Moor
Tel  
Web www.roundtable.co.uk/events/
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Date  TBC November 8pm - 10pm
November 10am - 4pm 2013
Event Holmfirth Art Week

The Art Market is a unique, friendly event where selected artists & designer-makers sell beautiful textiles, sculpture, homewares, jewellery, paintings, art, photography and more, direct to the public...

£2 entry on the door - includes free entry into our Art Raffle

Children under 14 are free
 

Location Holmfirth (Market Hall), Huddersfield Road, HD9 3JH.
   
Web www.artmarkets.co.uk
   
 

Date  TBC November 2013
Event Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival

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.

Location various venues in Huddersfield
Tel 01484 425082
Web www.hcmf.co.uk
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Christmas Lights Switch On 2012

Date  TBC November 2013 - starts 4.30pm, switch on at 6.30pm
Event Huddersfield Christmas Lights Switch On

CBeebies' Mr Bloom in 2012 - who will it be in 2013?
Officially marking the start of the festive season, this year’s Christmas lights switch on will take place on the Piazza, with entertainment and fun for the whole family.
This year it will be CBeebies’ Mr Bloom who will be pushing the big red button. Ben Faulkes, who plays Mr Bloom, has appeared in a number of films and theatre productions and began his training locally at Bretton Hall School of Dance & Drama.
This year Huddersfield Town Football Club and Kirklees College have come together to support the Christmas switch on to make it one to remember. Huddersfield Town mascot Terry the Terrier will be there and dancers and singers from Kirklees College will be performing on stage before the switch on itself.
The entertainment will begin with a Pulse Radio Roadshow starting at 4.30pm, with entertainment and competitions to get the party started.

The party reaches its climax just before 6.30pm when Mr Bloom will be pressing the big red button to light up the town.
Location The Piazza Centre, Huddersfield
Tel 01484 221677
Web http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/events/
Video/
Webcam

 

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Date  TBC November 2013 - from 3.00pm
Event Lights switch on in Holmfirth

A thoroughly festive event with activities including local school bands/music, sing-a-long carols and a mini fair ground refreshments stalls and Santa's grotto
Follow Santa's sleigh at 4.45pm as it parades from School Street, Crown Bottom to Towngate car park, and at 5.30pm the lights will be switched on followed by a firework display.

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

 

Location Holmfirth
Tel  
Web http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/events/
Video/
Webcam
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December

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Date  December 2013 TBC
Event Festival of Light

One of Huddersfield’s biggest events, Festival of Light has developed a reputation for bringing internationally acclaimed street theatre to Yorkshire.

Festival of Light 2012 runs daily from dusk until 10pm, on Friday December 7 and Saturday December 8, culminating in the traditional carol concert and grand firework finale at 5pm on Sunday December 9.

The 2011 show brought K@osmos, by Spanish/Argentinean performers Grupo Puja who have performed their majestic mix of rock music and daredevil airborne acrobatics all over the world. K@osmos is a high octane cosmic show combining high altitude acrobatics with special effects and fabulous rock musicians, the show will amaze and astound audiences against the imposing backdrop of St George's Square.


Also in 2012 we saw lots more exciting events around our Huddersfield landmarks, such as Yorkshire Light Garden in St. Peters Garden, Gigantic Tulips at The Piazza and a fabulous Food and Drink Market in Market Place/New Street. Plus The Urban Angel Acrobats and Live music in the Byram Arcade.

Location  St. George's Square Piazza Shopping Centre, Byram Arcade and other venues
Tel 01484 223200
Web http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/festival/
Video/
Webcam
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Date  tbc DECEMBER 2013 - 11.00am - 4.00pm
Event Packhorse Shopping Centre

FREE Arty Party Christmas Workshop for Children in the main mall.

Everyone welcome.

 

Location Packhorse Shopping Centre
Tel  
Web http://www.packhorseshoppingcentre.co.uk/
   
 



 

Date  1:00pm, TBC DECEMBER 2013
Event THE HUDDERSFIELD and DISTRICT SOCIETY OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

INVITE YOU TO A CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE

featuring

MARSDEN SILVER PRIZE BAND
and
LINDLEY JUNIOR SCHOOL CHOIR

FREE OF CHARGE
EVERYONE WELCOME 
Location HUDDERSFIELD PARISH CHURCH ST PETER’S
Tel  
Web www.huddersfieldparishchurch.org
   
 



Date  TBC December 2013 - 5pm and runs until 8.30pm - Switch on at 6.00pm - Fireworks at 7.00pm
Event Lindley  Lights Switch On

Top children's author is this year's special guest at Lindley village Christmas Event

Best-selling children’s writer Nicholas Allan – author of Father Christmas Needs a Wee - will be signing books at the Love Lindley Christmas event and lights switch-on this Tuesday, 6 December.

The author will be at the Lindley Children’s Bookshop from 5pm until 8pm reading and signing copies of his books which include The Queen's Knickers and Jesus' Christmas Party. He will also judge the under 7s fancy dress competition which is free to enter on the night.

Nicholas Allan is the author and illustrator of over thirty children’s books and his books have won national awards and been translated into twenty languages.

This is just one of many activities taking place at Tuesday's event which will see Huddersfield Town manager Lee Clark switching on the Christmas lights at 6pm. He will also be signing shirts, posing for photos and meeting fans – all for donations to charity. Players and coaching staff will be joining him and people will have the opportunity to try out their footballing skills.

Other attractions include Santa's Grotto and children's craft activities in the library, carols by Lindley Infants School's choirs in St. Stephen's Church, an angels and knights themed fancy dress competition and a firework display.

Tuesday's Christmas event aims to showcase Lindley and its array of independent shops and cafes but most importantly will raise funds for the Whiteknights, a voluntary bikers group who makes emergency deliveries between hospitals.

The Love Lindley Committee, who organise the event, said: “We have the essence of a fabulous family night out and we hope lots of people will come along and enjoy themselves and help us to raise money for such a worthy cause.”


Many of the local businesses will be staying open late to give people an opportunity to do some Christmas shopping and to sample some festive food and drink. The event starts at 5pm and runs until 8.30pm, and there is free parking at Armitages Garden Centre.

 

Location Lidget Street
Tel  
Web http://lovelindley.wordpress.com/christmas-flyer/
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Date  Selected days in December 2013 - See Santa in his Grotto
Event Visit Queensgate and Huddersfield Open Market Market this Christmas Time

From butchers to grocers, clothes to crafts, the market is a great place to come for your
Christmas shopping.
Late night shopping begins on Thursday 1 December and we will be open on Sundays
too. And don’t forget you can park for free in the Market Hall car park too!*


*Free parking after 4pm on Thursday and all day Sunday

Location Queensgate Market  
Tel 01484 223730
Web www.queensgatemarket.co.uk
 

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Date  December 2013
Event Christmas Events at Huddersfield Parish Church

Please visit their website for event information
     
Location Byram Street
Tel 01484 427964
Web http://huddersfieldparishchurch.org/news-and-events 
Video/
Webcam
 
February

Date  TBC February 2014
Event Piazza Centre Valentine Chocolate Lollipop Giveaway

There's lots of valentines gift ideas at the Piazza Shopping Centre.

On Saturday the 9th February the Piazza staff are giving away chocolate lollipops to all shoppers who visit the shopping centre (whilst stocks last)

Location Piazza Shopping Centre
Tel 01484 534594
Web www.piazzacentre.co.uk
Video/
Webcam
Watch past Piazza event videos
 

 

Date  TBC  February 2014
Event The Annual Imbolc Celtic Fire Festival

An extravaganza celebrating the end of Winter and start of Spring. Includes pyrotechnics, fire sculptures, theatre performances and torchlight parades.

Location Standedge Tunnel Visitors' Centre, Marsden
Tel 01484 845595
Web www.kirklees.gov.uk/events/

www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=28897413498

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Webcam
 
March

Date  TBC March 2014- 1.00pm
Event Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade through the Town Centre.

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.

Pulsating drums and sweet ceilidh, Molly Malone and the auld shillelagh; it can only mean one thing - The Huddersfield Saint Patrick's Day Parade!

The fun-filled family event on Sunday March 11th at 1pm, once again promises to be an exhibition of colour, culture and craic with twenty-five vibrant artistes straining at the leash for a rip-roaring jig around the town.

The parade, supported by the Government of Ireland and Kirklees Council, will be led by the Tulla Pipe and Drum band, of County Clare, and Sligo Ceili group who will perform a brief riverdance set in the first ever parade day show at St George's Square.

Local acts will include Giants Causeway Rock band, Frumptarn Guggenband, Marsden Brass band and debutants Slubbing Billys Morris Dance Team, The Rogues and The Huddersfield Giants Cheerleaders

Location Town Centre
Tel 01484 315729
Web www.theparadeonline.org
Video/
Webcam
Click to Watch Video see past video highlights

click for live web cam view Live from the centre of Huddersfield

 
April

Date  TBC
Event Kingsgate Shopping Centre Student  Lock in Takeover

The Student Lock in Takeover in Huddersfield! Get down to Kingsgate Shopping Centre for a night of entertainment, giveaways and exclusive student discounts at the UK's best and biggest student shopping event!

For one night only: The Student Lock in Takeover comes to KINGSGATE, HUDDERSFIELD

upto 20% discount - plus FREE giveaways

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Location
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Date  TBC May 2014
Event Holmfirth Festival of Folk

Holmfirth Festival of Folk grew from the ashes of Holmfirth Folk Festival in 2005 and has become an excellent community based festival which draws in a large local audience in addition to the usual 'folkies' who travel around the country visiting the many folk festivals that take place throughout the year.
Location Holmfirth
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Web www.holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk
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