L.S LOWRY EXHIBITION
The Lowry Pier 8, The Quays, SalfordThe Lowry is named after Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 – 1976) – an artist who spent much of his life in Salford and whose work is strongly associated with the city. The Lowry Gallery has a permanent L.S Lowry exhibition which is open to all, and free to enter. Tue-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm.
Opera North’s Tosca
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsPresented by Opera North - Composed by Puccini. Sung in Italian with English titles. 7pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. From £15.
Opera North’s The Cunning Little Vixen
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsPresented by Opera North - Composed by Janáček. Director Sir David Pountney returns to charm audiences with this celebrated classic. Various times & prices.
Games & Social Club
Glusburn Community & Arts Centre Colne Road, GlusburnCome along and enjoy an informal afternoon playing your favourite games or just enjoying a drink and a chat. We play chess, rummikub, bridge and table tennis for those feeling energetic! Drinks and biscuits provided.
Shared Reading Group
Colne LibraryA new type of reading group for bite size readers. No books to borrow or buy and no reading to a deadline. Make friends through reading. Shared reading groups are a new type of reading group. They are very relaxing as there is no reading required before coming to the group. Instead each group has someone who reads aloud to the group and encourages discussion. Meet every Wed.
Paint Along In Water Colours
Glusburn Community & Arts Centre Colne Road, GlusburnSmall friendly group that meet on weekly on Thursday, beginners welcome. Step by step tuition on various subjects. Some materials can be provided to get you started. Refreshments provided.
THE BRITISH COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MUSEUM
The British Commercial Vehicle Museum King Street, LeylandThe Museum generates a unique atmosphere with its wonderfully preserved and presented vehicles, and its showcases full of memorabilia and artefacts related to transport history. There is something for all ages at this unique motor museum. Open Tues - Sun. 10am - 4.30pm. Adult £8, child £4, family £18.
FARMERS’ MARKET
Hoghton Tower Hoghton, PrestonHoghton Tower Farmers’ Market is a monthly celebration of Lancastrian fresh food and crafts; a wonderful way to pass Sunday mornings with your family and support local farmers, producers, crafters and artists. 15th Jan & 19th Feb. 10am - 2pm.
David O’Doherty: whoa is me
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsHere he comes again, trotting on to the stage with all of the misplaced confidence of a waiter with no pad. There’ll be lots of talking, some apologising and some songs on a glued together plastic keyboard from 1986
THE S0UND OF SPRINGSTEEN
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolWith a passion for the work of “The Boss”, the 8 piece tribute “The Sound Of Springsteen” brings their years of live performances and recording to rock you with Bruce Springsteen’s greatest hits and deep cuts.
Mark Beaumont – Faster
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsMark Beaumont’s adventures have taken him to over 100 countries over the past twenty years, making him one of the most respected ultra-endurance athletes on the planet. Five years on from his famous ‘Around the World in 80 Days’, there is no sign of anyone breaking his circumnavigation World Record. Faster captures the wanderlust to find new disciplines of cycling and new wild places, including those closer to home. £18.50, concs £15.50.