Huddersfield Events Diary 2010

 


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Date  Each Wednesday 10am to 4.30pm
 
Event The New Holmfirth Vintage Market

A truly enticing market with a wonderful range of stalls bursting with antiques, collectibles, jewellery, retro, shabby chic and plenty of hidden gems.
 
Location Holmfirth Market Hall  
Tel 01484 223730
Web www.kirklees.gov.uk/events
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Date  Every 3rd Sunday in the month - 8.00am - 2.00pm
Event Holmfirth 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.
Location Holmfirth (Market Hall)  
Tel 01484 223730
Web www.kirklees.gov.uk/events
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Date  Each Bank Holiday - 9.00 - 3.00
Event Market and Car Boot Sale
A giant car boot sale will run alongside the busy Monday Market. A great way to spend your Bank Holiday.
 
Location Huddersfield Open Market  
Tel 01484 223730
Web www.kirklees.gov.uk/events
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September
Date  Saturday 25th September 2010 11.00am - 3.30pm
Event Annual Town Crier Competition

Who will be Town Crier of the Year?
 

Location
Piazza Shopping Centre  
Tel Vic Watson on 01484 315494          Email: zorro2a@yahoo.com
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Date  25th and 26th September 2010
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.

The Terriers and the Giants went head to head in the 2009 Ready Steady Cook Challenge...
 

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Location Holmfirth  
Tel 01484 223730
Web www.holmfirthfoodanddrinkfestival.com
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Watch 2009 video
October

 

Date  Friday 8th - Sunday 10th October 2010
Event 19th 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  Saturday October 9th at 7:15 pm
Event New Mill Male Voice Choir in concert with Julian Lloyd Webber

Julian Lloyd Webber, the internationally recognised cellist, will share the stage with the Choir at Huddersfield Town Hall. The concert will be compered by Christa Ackroyd from BBC Look North and will also showcase rising soprano Sarah Ogden.
 
Location Huddersfield Town Hall
Tel 01484 664250
Email info@newmillmvc.org.uk
Website  See www.newmillmvc.org.uk/october2010.html  for details
 

 

Date  Saturday 30th October 2010 - 3pm
Event Huddersfield Halloween Zombie Walk
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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Email huddersfieldzombie@hotmail.co.uk
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 Live Webcam of Square
 

 

 

Date  Sunday 31st October 2010  11.00am
Event Pride of the Pennines Vintage Vehicle Show
Enthusiasts from all over the country have been invited to display their vehicles
Location TBC
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November

round table

 

Date  November 2010
Event Annual Pendragon Round Table Bonfire
Gates open from 5.30pm
Fireworks at 7.15pm
Location Opposite the Sands House, Crosland Moor
Tel  
Web www.pendragon843.org.uk
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Date  Saturday November 13, 2010. 10:00 a.m. until 4:15 p.m.
Event African Songs, Spirituals and Gospel Music. Singing day with Brenda Rattray.
Location St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield Campus.
Tel 01904 706437 or email abcdyorkshire@btconnect.com
Web www.communigate.co.uk/brad/abcdyorkshire
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Patrick Stewart and Friends Switch on the Huddersfield Christmas Lights
 

Pendragon Round
 Table Santa & Sleigh

Date  TBA 2010
Event Christmas Lights Switch On 2009 with Patrick Stewart of Star Trek, X-Men & Theatre - Watch our Video!

   
With Santa and Sleigh and Pulse Radio Roadshow.

Location Piazza Shopping Centre  
Tel 01484 223220
Web  
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Watch Patrick Stewart in the 2009 video!

 

Date  November 2010
Event Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival
Location various venues in Huddersfield
Tel 01484 425082
Web www.hcmf.co.uk
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Date  November 2010
Event Holmfirth Christmas Lights Switch On

Christmas Market from 10 am, Santa and Sleigh at 2pm, Brass band in central car park, Carol Singing and Switch On at 5.30pm

     

Location Holmfirth
Tel 01484 225852
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Date  November 2010
Event Huddersfield Continental Market
The best of French charcuterie, Dutch and French cheeses, German Sausages, a great variety of garlic and vegetables, French African Art, Italian Leather and a host of other delights to tempt the most discerning purses. Biscuits from Brittany, olives from Europe's sunny south, delicious French honey and jams, and much more.
Location New Street, Huddersfield
Tel 01484 223730
Web www.kirklees.gov.uk/events
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December

 

 

 

Date   
Event Charities Christmas Fayre at Huddersfield Parish Church

Come and buy presents supporting local charities in the beautiful and festive atmosphere of the Parish Church. Many stalls and attractions. Free entry.
Switch on of the Christmas lights 10.15
10.30 am – 2.30pm Christmas Fayre

     
Location Byram Street
Tel 01484 427964
Web www.huddersfieldparishchurch.org
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Date  December 2010
Event Lindley  Lights Switch On
Location
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Date  3rd and 4th December 2010
Event Festival of Light Spectacular

2009 featured Transe Express who performed at the festival in 2006.
Watch them perform... click here
FreeClick here to watch this video
Location St. George's Square
Tel 01484 414853
Web www.kirklees.gov.uk/events/festivaloflight
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 Live  Webcam  of Square
 



Date  TBA
Event Santa Fun Run for Kirkwood Hospice and the Laura Crane Trust

Helped raise money whilst having fun at Christmas
 
Location Leeds Road Sports Complex (formally Leeds Road Playing Fields)
Tel 01484 557911
Web http://lauracranetrust.org    www.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk
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Date   December 2010
 
Event
The yearly Huddersfield Society of Chartered Accountants Carol Concert is being held in the Parish Church Huddersfield

Free of Charge, Everyone Welcome
 

Location Byram Street  
Tel 01484 427964
Web www.huddersfieldparishchurch.org
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Date  December 2010
Event
Huddersfield went Crackers for Christmas in 2009!

Pennine FM's 'cracker crews' went be out in the town centre at secret locations to give shoppers a chance to win great prizes.

The star prize - a voucher worth £500 to spend at JPB Jewellery!

Click here to find out which lucky people won the fantastic prizes that our town centre shops have given.

For Your Full Christmas Guide visit the Huddersfield Town Centre Partnership       

www.huddersfield-htcpl.co.uk

Location Town Centre Shops to be announced
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Web Christmas Cracker
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Date  December 2010
Event Huddersfield On Ice

Huddersfield on Ice is the only ice rink in Kirklees this winter and it promises to be great fun for all the family.

Top DJs host the party nights with competitions and music to get you moving. Skaters who dare to be different and come in fancy dress can skate for half price.
 
Location Piazza Shopping Centre
 
Tel 01484 223730
Web www.huddersfieldonice.co.uk
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Watch Party Night Video NOW  

 

March

Date  March 2011
Event The 10th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade through the Town Centre.

 Live Music & Dancers.

Location Town Centre
Tel 01484 315729
Web www.theparadeonline.org
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Huddersfield Literature Festival.


 

Date  March 2011
Event
Huddersfield Literature Festival.

This year’s festival is the most exciting and innovative yet. It features: Alexei Sayle (his only festival performance this year), Dorothea Smartt, Moniza Alvi and Simon Armitage, as well as a number of specially commissioned pieces. The festival is proud to commission a brand new adaptation of the oldest written story of all time, Gilgamesh, a 5000 year old Sumerian epic (and includes an account of the great flood in the Old Testament).

We are also very proud of commissioning a film adaption of an award winning short story by Sara Maitland. The film will be premiered on the Saturday of the festival. Storytelling, short fiction, cabaret, novel writing, poetry, comedy, song, theatre, music, Manga, screenwriting, guided walks, masterclasses... I really think we deserve our tagline, ‘the word in action’

Events are planned at The Peacock Lounge, Huddersfield University, the Media Centre and the Lawrence Batley Theatre.

 

Location University of Huddersfield and others
Tel 01484 471895
Web www.litfest.org.uk
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April

 

Date  7, 8 & 9 May 2010
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 01484 225852
Web www.holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk
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click for live web cam view Live from the centre of Holmfirth
May

Date  May 2010 9.00am -  5.00pm
Event French Market

The French Market brings a fabulous choice of authentic quality produce from all over Europe. New Street is the centre for an assortment of continental market stalls, including the very best of charcuterie, cheeses, vegetables, jams, olives and much more.
Location New Street, Huddersfield
Tel 01484 223730
Web http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/events
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 Click to Watch Videos of Shops, Businesses and Events Watch previous years video here
 

Date   May 2011
Event Holmfirth Film Festival

The Holmfirth Film Festival will celebrate the achievements of the past but will also provide a platform for new films with a northern flavour and the best of short and international films.

Taking advantage of the outstanding countryside, the use of village halls, the support of local businesses and the University of Huddersfield, the festival will appeal to young and old with its mix of old and new film, workshops, lectures and film-making competitions.

Location Holmfirth Picturedome
Email info@holmfirthfilmfestival.co.uk
Web http://holmfirthfilmfestival.co.uk
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click for live web cam view Live from the centre of Holmfirth
June

Date  June 2011
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   June 2011- 12.00 - 4.00pm
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
Email Chris Watson chrisw@wyorks.com
 

Date   June 2011
Event Lindley Carnival
awaiting further details

All proceeds to HD3 - Lindley Youth Club

Location Lindley
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July



Date   July 2010 - gates open at 5.30, starts 7.15pm
Event Annual open air Concert on the Hill

Concert features Lindley Band, Colne
Valley MVC. Honley MVC, Julia Garbutt & Lindley Junior School Choir.

Tickets available from YMCA Clubhouse, Band & Choir members, Kirklees
Information Centres
Bring your deck chairs and a picnic! Tickets £8.00 in advance and £10.00 on the gate
Location YMCA Sports Centre, Laund Hill, Salendine Nook, Huddersfield
Tel 01484 325844
Web www.pitchero.com/clubs/huddersfieldymca/
Video/
Webcam
Click to Watch Video Watch video highlighting the music on offer.
Click to Watch Video Watch this quick view video capturing the atmosphere off the evening.
 

Date  July  - 9.30am - 4.30pm
Event Huddersfield Plant Sale

Annual events held by the HTCPL on New Street in Huddersfield town centre. Over 20 nurseries and growers have stalls along New Street in the town centre during the event.

Location New Street  
Tel 01484 487933
Web www.huddersfield-htcpl.co.uk
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Click to Watch Videos of Shops, Businesses and Events Watch previous years video here
 

Date   July 2010
Event The 28th 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  4th - 10th July 2010
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.lingua-uk.com/holmfirth
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Date  July 2010
Event 27th Huddersfield Carnival
Looking for a vibrant, fun filled time on Saturday with music, colourful costumes and tasty food? You'll find all this and more in Huddersfield town centre during the annual Huddersfield Carnival.
The most eagerly anticipated part of Carnival is the colourful parade when 15 mas troupes from across the country dance in the streets and show off their wonderful costumes which are works of art. The parade
sets off from the Hudawi Centre at 2pm and goes along Great Northern Street, Hillhouse Lane, Willow Lane East, Willow Lane, St John’s Road, John William Street, Market Place, Cloth Hall Street, Market Street,
Railway Street and into St George’s Square where each troupe performs on the main stage.
 
Location St George's Square  
Tel 01484 536542
Web www.huddersfieldcarnival.com
Video/
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click for live web cam view
 See the Carnival Live from Webcam of Square
August


Date  Thursday 12th - Sunday 15th August 2010
Event 10th 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.
 
  St. George's Square Go there Member of Huddersfield Town Centre Partnership
Tel 01484 487933
Web www.foodanddrinkfestival.co.uk
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 Live Webcam of Square

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