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Cook and Connect
The Open Door Centre 1 Great George Street, ColneDo you enjoy cooking. Would you like to learn some new cooking skills. We can help you at Cook & Connect. Every Wed at Open Door Centre, Colne. Free.
Spring Craft Fair
The Muni Theatre ColneCome along and enjoy an amazing selection of 30 stalls from local artisan crafters and makers. Mr Dodd's café will be open serving refreshments, cakes, and specials. Free entry.
Super Soap Box Challenge
Bradford City Centre Various venues, BradfordCome along on Sunday 1st May 2022 to watch brave soapbox racers hurtle down our huge ramp... It’ll be a great day out for all the family with continual commentary and all the action visible on large format screens. As well as the excitement on the course itself, there’ll be a funfair, live music and lots of food and drink concessions to choose from. Various times.
Sidor Avoda: From the Kibbutz to the Calendar Girls’ Yorkshire
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonCelebrating twenty years since the release of the ‘Calendar Girls’ screenplay, we present a unique exhibition displaying photographs from a reimagined calendar from Israel. The Sidor Avoda (meaning ‘Work Schedule’) exhibition came about when members of the Shaar-Hagolan Kibbutz, 2600 miles from Craven, saw the 2003 film ‘Calendar Girls’ and started a conversation with a local designer.
Bank Holiday Spectacular
Affinity Lancashire Outlet Anchorage Road, FleetwoodCome and marvel at the circus skills of Catch the Clown between 12 and 4pm at Affinity Lancashire in Fleetwood. There's free face painting, plus you can get your free caricature created too!
NOT SO CRAFTY
The Open Door Centre 1 Great George Street, ColneOur Not So Crafty (Art & Craft Group) is for all individuals of all abilities. It is a fun and creative group which is welcoming to all. Every Thurs. Free.
Coronation of King Charles III Live Stream
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesTo celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, we will be live screening the Coronation on the big screen in our main auditorium. Although the live stream of the event is free of charge, this is a ticketed event where you will also get a slice of cake.
King Charles Coronation Celebrations
The Piece Hall 1 Blackledge, HalifaxTo celebrating the King’s Coronation there will be screening of the coronation in the courtyard. There will also be a day of festivities with music from local artists, workshops and community groups attending to share information about what they do. Great family day out.
Roberts Park Parkrun Celebrates the Coronation
Roberts Park Higher Coach Road, SaltaireYou can expect the usual fancy dress, cake, selfie frame, prizes for best fancy dress and the most fun you could possibly have on a Saturday morning. Free.
Nelson’s King Charles III Coronation Celebration
Nelson Town Centre Scotland Road, Nelson.An exciting line-up of events to celebrate the King's Coronation. A giant screen to watch the Coronation live! Roaming street artists, a main stage including live performances from The Take That Experience and other entertainment, picnic area, children's entertainment. Fun day out for all the family.
Picnic in the Park
Astley Park Chorley, LancashireIn celebration of the coronation of King Charles III, Chorley Council has decided to move the family favourite to Sat, May 6th, allowing visitors to watch the historic event on a big screen. Park goers will be able to enjoy their picnics with live entertainment, things to do for all the family, along with being able to watch the King be crowned.
Coronation Celebration Craft
Judges Lodgings, Church Street, LancasterMake a crown to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. Using simple folding techniques, have a royally good time making your own bejewelled paper crown. The craft activity is free and is a drop in activity with no booking required. Normal admission charges apply if also visiting the museum: Adults £3, Concs £2, Children free.
KING’S CORONATION CELEBRATIONS IN COLNE
Colne Town Centre ColneSave the date! Come and celebrate King Charles' Coronation here in Colne! There is something for everyone with a Coronation Market, live music, children's fun fair rides, face painting, donkey rides, stilt walking King Guards, knight fighting performances and workshops, archery plus so much more! Free.
Family Coronation Celebrations
Cliffe Castle Park Spring Gardens Lane, KeighleyJoin us for a family friendly day in celebration of the Coronation of King Charles III. Activities will include climbing tower, bouncy castles, sports, games, dance, arts and crafts. All for children and young people up to 14 years of age.
Preston’s Coronation Big Lunch
Avenham and Miller Parks PrestonThe day after the Coronation of His Majesty The King, the party begins! Bring your blankets and Butter pies, ready for a day out in the sun on Preston's Avenham Park, and appreciate the Royals in style. There will be plenty to see and do on the day. Fun day out for all the family.
Baxenden Community Coronation Day
Howarth Art Gallery Hollins Lane, Baxenden, AccringtonAll residents and visitors will be welcomed to the Howarth Art Gallery with special coronation activities in the Gallery and, weather permitting, in the beautiful setting of the rose garden. Activities to include choir, bands, crafting activities and much more.
King’s Coronation Big Street Party
Darwen Market Square DarwenA free family fun event promises to be a fantastic day of immersive theatre, music, dancing, stilt walkers, magic shows and delicious street food.
Family Coronation Celebrations at Lister Park
Join us for a family friendly day in celebration of the Coronation of King Charles III. Activities will include climbing tower, bouncy castles, sports, games, dance, arts and crafts. All for children and young people up to 14 years of age.
Wyre Coronation Walk
Cherestanc Square GarstangJoin the first ever Coronation Walk in Wyre. A new addition to Garstang Walking Festival, follow this two mile trail and discover magical acts along the way! Everyone is welcome, let’s make this Garstang’s biggest walk ever! The route will be animated along the way, with street theatre, live music, arts and craft activities, and children’s games.
Cook & Connect
The Open Door Centre 1 Great George Street, ColneDo you enjoy cooking. Would you like to learn some new cooking skills. We can help you at Cook & Connect. Every Wed at Open Door Centre, Colne. Free.
Soul Sisters Ladies Support Group
The Open Door Centre 1 Great George Street, ColneA peer support group specifically for women. The group is a relaxed, welcoming and calm space for ladies to have a cuppa and a chat. Every Fri.
Photo Walk: Picturing Bradford
Impressions Gallery Centenary Square, BradfordGrab your camera and join Lisa Holmes from Keighley Photo Hub CIC and fellow photographers for a guided Photo Walk around Bradford’s city centre. The Photo Walk is designed for photographers of all levels. It offers the chance to explore the city with expert guidance from Lisa and the team at Impressions Gallery.
Free Tree Training Course At Cartwright Hall
Cartwright Hall Lister Park, BradfordThe Field Studies Council are teaming up with Trees for Cities to offer free tree training courses exclusively for Bradford residents, as part of the Trees for Climate Action project. The first course is 'Discovering Trees in Spring' and will be taking place at Cartwright Hall.
Music At The Museum
Cliffe Castle Museum Spring Gardens Lane, KeighleyA season of monthly Sunday afternoon concerts - from 2pm. Join us inside the Bracewell Smith Hall and enjoy music from local bands.
MENS DEN SUPPORT PEER GROUP
The Open Door Centre 1 Great George Street, ColneA peer support group specifically for men. The Men's Den is an established, welcoming, confidential and supportive group. Every Wed. Free.
Past Masters
The Bingley Gallery 29B Park Road, BingleyA look back at some of the predominantly landscape artists who lived and worked in our region in earlier years.
Bands on the Square
The Square BarnoldswickBands On The Square (BOTS) is a iconic music event where we present the best bands & artists from the area on a custom built stage on the town square. Free.
Saltaire Arts Trail
Saltaire Village ShipleyThe Arts Trail prides itself in reaching out to new audiences and making art accessible to all by using imaginative venues – the internationally recognised Salts Mill, public buildings, the homes of Saltaire residents and outdoor spaces around Saltaire, to display visual art outside of traditional settings, as well as delivering new exhibitions and commissions.
Darwen Live 2023
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street, DarwenWe are once again proud to host the second official stage for the annual Darwen Live festival. We have both the auditorium stage and the cafe bar stage offering a bit of everything for everyone.
Tea & talk club
Temple Newsam Temple Newsam Road, LeedsJoin us on the last Wednesday of every month for an hour of sociable history in Temple Newsam House. This month Community Curator Aleks Fagelman will uncover the long history of Leeds Industrial Museum and the textile industry in Leeds more widely.
Hartleys Auctioneers Valuation Day
Manor House Castle Yard, IlkleyBring your items along and Ruth and Charles will examine the item and give a view on its history and value. Items preferably should be ones that you can easily carry.
Family Board Game Day
Horse + Bamboo Waterfoot, RossendaleJoin us for a day of board gaming fun, as company 'Cards or Die' bring their enormous array of board games over to our cafe. So many to choose from and they'll even help teach you how to play them. Drop in session. Free.
Skipton Car Show
Skipton High Street SkiptonSkipton Car Show will return this year and you can expect to see hundreds of classic and vintage cars lining the High Street. All day event.
Real Food Ilkley Market
Real Food Ilkley Market The Grove, IlkleyReal Food Ilkley Market offers produce from fresh bread, cakes and gluten free bakes to curry sauces, cheeses, condiments and crepes. Stalls also include organic meat and veg, brownies, truffles and herbs from local producers and independent retailers. First Sunday of every month.
MENS DEN SUPPORT PEER GROUP
The Open Door Centre 1 Great George Street, ColneA peer support group specifically for men. The Men's Den is an established, welcoming, confidential and supportive group. Every Wed. Free.
Lowther’s Garden Festival 2023
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesBring the family and join us in our historic gardens for our Garden Festival! This free to enter festival will feature tours of our gardens, vendors and stall holders, family entertainment and the opportunity to explore the award-winning planting done by our gardening team.
Windrush Generations Carnival of Culture
Centenary Square BradfordThe event is a two-day celebration of our Windrush generations and Communities. There will be live bands, a fun fair, local radio and club DJs, and amazing international food. Fri 4pm - 10pm, Sat 12pm - 10pm.
Colne Super Soapbox Challenge
Albert Road ColneCome along on Sunday 18th June 2023 to watch brave soapbox racers hurtle down our huge ramp outside the Town Hall, all the way down Albert Road, to the finish line outside Tubbs of Colne at The Colne BID Super Soapbox Challenge. It'll be a great day out for all the family with continual commentary and all the action visible on large format screens. Free.
Dragon Boat Festival
Roberts Park Higher Coach Road, SaltaireThe event promises to be a fun filled family festival with dragon boat racing on the river and landside attractions for all to enjoy including children’s entertainment, charity stalls, catering stands, landside games, bar, live acts and much, much more.
Ormskirk Artisan Market 2023
Ormskirk Artisan Market Moor Street,, OrmskirkChoosing something special for yourself or loved ones is made simple at Ormskirk Artisan Market… The first Sunday of every month.
FAMILY AND LOCAL HISTORY VOLUNTEERS
Colne LibraryIf you're searching for your ancestors and need a little help or advice, we have volunteers available in the Library each week to answer your questions, help you with your family history and local research and show you family history and local history resources available that we've paid for so you don't have to. Every Wed 10am - 12pm. Drop in. Tel: 0300 123 6703.
PBFA Book Fair
Brockholes Nature Reserve Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston.Organised by the Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association, thousands of second-hand, antiquarian and rare books will be for sale from dealers around the UK. Enjoy a day of perusing our book stalls in fabulous natural surroundings. Fri - 10am - 5pm, Sat 10am - 4pm.
Family Fun Day
Alkincoats Park ColneCome along to Colne's popular Alkincoates Park for a wide variety of family fun including fun fair rides, inflatables, free face painting, visit from Lancashire Fire & Rescue, free climbing wall, free dinosaur experience, a huge market, live music plus so much more!
Heysham Viking Festival
Main Street, Heysham MorecambeThe fantastic Heysham Viking Festival will return to Heysham Village on the weekend of July 15th and 16th. Family fun day out. 10am onwards.
1940 Weekend Heskin Hall
Heskin Hall Wood Lane, ChorleyExhibits & displays, military vehicles, reenactors , stalls , live entertainment & our Cafe at the Manor plus Garden terrace beer garden. Free entry & parking.
Lancaster Art Fair
The Storey Meeting House Lane, LancasterArt fair in Lancaster with workshops and free activities for all ages. Closed Sun.
BARNOLDSWICK KITE FESTIVAL
Victory Park BarnoldswickMagnificent kite displays, market, street food, creative activities. Fun for all the family. Free.
LOWTHER’S ICE CREAM FESTIVAL
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesCome along to the Lytham Ice Cream Festival for a fourth year in a row. The free to enter event will bring together over a dozen local, well-loved vendors for a weekend of ice cream and free family entertainment.
COLNE GRAND PRIX CYCLE RACE
Colne Town Centre ColneThe race is part of the British Cycling Elite National Circuit Series and takes place on a closed-road 800m circuit around Colne’s one-way system, making for a fast, exciting spectacle. As a round of the National Elite Series, the top riders in the country take part. It is wonderful to see so many people here in Colne enjoying the thrilling cycle racing in the centre of town each year.
Rapunzel
Accrington Market Hall Peel Street, AccringtonCivic Arts Centre and Theatre - Back by popular demand free children's shows at Accrington Market. This event is free to attend but we are asking that people 'book' online so that we know how many people to expect. Please bring cushions & blankets to sit on. 10.30am & 1pm.