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.
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.
Once Upon A Pantomime!
Cliffe Castle Museum Spring Gardens Lane, KeighleyOnce Upon a Pantomime – Cliffe Castle’s newest display in our upstairs Costume Gallery features character from Pantomimes past. Tues - Fri 10am - 4pm, Sat & Sun 11am - 4pm , closed Mon.
Stephen Hawking At Work
The National Science and Media Museum Pictureville, BradfordStephen Hawking at Work will give an insight into the working life of the world-renowned theoretical physicist. Come and marvel at the extraordinary contents of Hawking’s office, which was acquired for the nation by the Science Museum Group in May 2021. Highlights of the display will include a rare copy of Hawking’s PhD thesis, his spectacles, which were specially adapted to aid communication, and even an invitation to the time travellers' party Hawking hosted.
YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM
Yorkshire Air Museum Halifax Way, Elvington, YorkWe recommend that you take three or four hours over your visit to appreciate the Museum exhibits, the aircraft and vehicle displays that make up this historically accurate RAF Bomber Base. 10am – 4pm. Last Admissions: 3pm. We are closed on Wed until Mar 1st. Adult £12, child £5, under 5s free, family £30.
The Brontës And The Wild
Bronte Parsonage Museum Church Street, HaworthOur 2023 exhibition, The Brontës and the Wild, considers how landscape, weather and the natural world play an important role in the lives and work of the Brontës.
Real Food Ilkley Market
The Grove IlkleyReal Food Ilkley 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 Sun of every month.
Lego Club
Barnoldswick Library Fern Lea Avenue, BarnoldswickCalling all master builders and Lego enthusiasts! Come and share your passion and amazing creations at our Lego Club. A club for children and young people. Just drop in. Every Saturday. Free.
LADIES BADMINTON GROUP
St. Mary's Centre Church Street, ClitheroeMonday lunchtime badminton group all abilities and ages welcome. To book a place contact: Lesley on 07811 601957.
Woof Shack
Happa Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,, BurnleyFree social group for dogs and their people. Planned regular walks, games, specialist talks, advice and much more. Last Thursday of every month.
Hesketh Farm Park
Hesketh Farm Park Bolton Abbey,, SkiptonHesketh Farm Park is set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, just 1 mile from the picturesque village of Bolton Abbey and 5 miles from the market town of Skipton. Whether it’s lambing in spring, chicks at Easter or the arrival of any of our newborns. We have loads of interesting and fun things to see and do at Hesketh Farm Park throughout the year, whatever the weather. £1 - £7.50.
Royal Armouries – Daily Shows
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsDaily shows taking place in our galleries throughout the day. Tues - Sun 10am - 5pm. Open every day during school holidays. Free entry.
CLITHEROE MUSEUM
Clitheroe Castle & Museum Castle Hill, ClitheroeThe award-winning Museum is located in the former Steward's House, a Grade II listed building that was built in the 18th century to house the Steward of Clitheroe Castle. Visitors to the museum will be transported through 350 million years of local history. There is a Gift Shop making it a great day out for all the family. Adult £4.90, concs £3.70, accompanied children free, young people 13-18 free. Open daily.
craft exhibition 2023
Platform Gallery Station Road, ClitheroeThe Platform Gallery’s annual exhibition, known for highlighting the wealth of talented craft makers surrounding the Platform Gallery connecting visitors with local contemporary makers and their crafts.
Quartet
Hebden Bridge Little Theatre Holme Street, Hebden BridgeA play by Ronald Harwood. Quartet is a gently comic and poignant look at the lives of four opera singers in a retirement home. £11/£9.
The Bench
The Muni Theatre ColneFrom the award winning writer and director of The Haunting of Blaine Manor Written & directed by Joe O'Byrne. The Bench - A Tale from Paradise Heights. A comedy of love, life and loss. £15, concs £12.
Gary Stewart’s Graceland
The Grand Theatre 18 York Street, ClitheroeLed by the legendary Leeds-based troubadour Gary Stewart (Gary Stewart Band / Hope and Social) and backed his incredible 6-piece band, this spectacular group of musicians come together to recreate Paul Simon’s landmark Graceland album in all its glory.
The Magical Music of Harry Potter
St. George's Hall Bridge Street, BradfordThe Magical Music of Harry Potter is a unique and enchanting evening where original actors, star soloists, a choir and an orchestra bring the boy wizard’s world to life! A one-of-a-kind film & music experience. £ 29.90 - £69.90.
CARL HUTCHINSON
The Dukes Moor Lane, LancasterHutchinson is back with a brand new show for 2023. If you’ve seen the Geordie in action before you know exactly what type of amazing night you’re in for. If you haven’t seen Carl, prepare to be dazzled by the UK comedy scene’s best kept secret.
Rapunzel
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxJoin Easter panto favourites Wally, Dame Dolly and Fairy Tale as they embark on a quest to break an enchantment that keeps Rapunzel locked away in her tower… 3pm & 7pm. £18 - £21/50.
Guided History Walk
Hurst GreenA guided history walk uncovering the route taken by Oliver Cromwell and the New Model Army through the Hodder Valley on route to fight the Battle of Preston, August 1648. Dogs on leads allowed. 6 miles. Uneven ground, fields, lanes and tracks with some steeper climbs. Booking essential. £6, concs £3. Please contact Nick Burton (All Routes North) email nickburton66@hotmail.com
Rio Gold
Halifax Playhouse King Cross Street, HalifaxRio Gold, the ultimate Spandau Ballet and Duran Duran tribute. This top five piece band consisting of: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Bass, Drums and Sax have a wealth of musical experience.
TOTALLY TINA
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonCome shake a tail feather with the UK’s supreme Tina – Justine Riddoch – and her talented cast. This breathtaking recreation of a live Tina Turner concert celebrates her golden anniversary.
Simply Dylan
The Muni Theatre ColneSimply Dylan is as straightforward as the title suggests: no frills, no gimmicks and no pretence. Led by front man John O'Connell, the band delivers a tribute to Bob Dylan celebrating the rich and diverse work of the award-winning artist. £20 - £25.
Rapunzel
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyJoin your favourites Wally, Dame Dolly and Fairy Tale as they embark on a quest to break an enchantment that keeps Rapunzel locked away in her tower… But the wicked sorceress Gothel has other plans for Rapunzel and her ever-lengthening hair! Will Rapunzel escape? Find out as Anton Benson Productions return to Burnley with their brand-new hair-larlious Easter pantomime adventure for 2023! 1pm & 4.30pm. £15.50 - £17.50.
Tony Parkes Legends V Wright – TV Soap Stars
Clitheroe Football Club Shawbridge St,, ClitheroeCelebrity charity event with stars from Emmerdale & Hollyoaks and ex players from Blackburn Rovers & Blackpool. Marc Darcy charity cup. Adult £5.50, child £3.30.
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsDirect from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £15 - £45.
THE LEGENDS OF AMERICAN COUNTRY SHOW
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyNow seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV Europe’s No.1 multi award winning show " The Legends of American Country " returns for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country nostalgia.
PILATES AT TRAWDEN COMMUNITY CENTRE
Trawden Community CentrePilates class weekly on a Tuesday. Why not come along join in the fun and meet like minded people from our community. Tel: 07763506101.
The James Oliver Band
Barnoldswick Music & Art Centre Rainhall Road, BarnoldswickJames plays blues, rockabilly, rock and country…it's all here in one explosive pickin package'. Prepare to be blown away.
Test Match Special Live: The Ashes
St. George's Hall Bridge Street, BradfordAfter a sell-out live tour in 2022, the Test Match Special team are back on the road - and this time, the Ashes are at stake! Join Jonathan ‘Aggers’ Agnew and Australia bowling legend Glenn McGrath for an evening of stories, memories and predictions ahead of a massive Ashes summer. £22 - £47.
Gaslight
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonGas Light is a psychological thriller, set in the Victorian times, written in 1938 by the British novelist and playwright Patrick Hamilton. Presented by The Hall Players and directed by Maureen Nickson.
ROH LIVE: THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
Everyman Cinema Holmes Mill, ClitheroeServants Figaro and Susanna are filled with excitement on their wedding day, but there’s a hitch: their employer, the Count Almaviva, has dishonourable intentions of his own towards the bride-to-be. £16 - £21.
Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues Festival 2023
The Grand Theatre 18 York Street, ClitheroeIt showcases the very best of Jazz & Blues in all it's genres and brings together performers from across the world to focus upon Clitheroe. Various venues in Clitheroe.
Blackpool Model Tramway Exhibition
Solaris Centre Harrowside, New south Promenade, BlackpoolLayouts & Displays, Demonstrations, Trade Support, Refreshments available. Sat 29th April 10am - 5pm, Sun 30th April 10am - 4pm. Adults £6, child £4.
OH WHAT A NIGHT!
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonOH WHAT A NIGHT! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. £22.50 - £24.50.
One-Day Painting Retreat
1 Hirst |Mill Hirst Mill Crescent, SaltaireOne-day painting retreat, based in the most picturesque Saltaire location. Take one day out just for yourself, and fulfil your creativity by applying paint on canvas while indulging in the immediate surroundings of nature.
BILLY OCEAN
Opera House Winter Gardens, BlackpoolBilly Ocean is Britain’s biggest black recording star, with worldwide record sales of over thirty million and six top ten singles on both sides of the Atlantic. The very best of Billy Ocean performing his favourite hits and fan favourites. £32.75 - £62.
Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra
St. George's Hall Bridge Street, BradfordBradford Festival Choral Society and Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra bring you a sublime evening of classical masterpieces. £16.50 - £33.
The Diana Ross Story: In The Name of Love
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxThe World’s premier show in celebration of Diana Ross and The Supremes! Theatre audiences prepare to be taken on a spellbinding journey visiting one of the greatest musical stories ever told.
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.
THE FORBIDDEN CORNER
The Forbidden Corner Tupgill Park Estate, Middleham, LeyburnThe Forbidden Corner is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created within a four acre garden in the heart of Tupgill Park and the Yorkshire Dales A tourist visitor attraction unlike anywhere that you have been before, ideal for the adventurers and those young at heart! Mon - Sat 12pm - 6pm, Sun & bank holidays 10am - 6pm.
Coronation Afternoon Tea
Castle Howard Estate YorkTo celebrate this momentous year in history, come along to Castle Howard to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King, with a celebration of all things quintessentially British - A day out at Castle Howard with Afternoon Tea in the Grecian Hall. Non Member - £55.00 Members - £36.00.
KINGS CORONATION AFTERNOON TEA
BARTON MANOR HOTEL SPA Garstang Road, PrestonCome and join us celebrate the new King Charles. Throughout May 2023 come and indulge in a classic British afternoon tea inclusive of a glass of fizz.
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!
RVJB Festival Present Swing City Big Band
St. Mary's Centre Church Street, ClitheroeSwing City Big Band will perform their Bond Movies concert, presenting songs and music from some of the 27 Bond movies in a 2 hour show. Under 25s £5.
Jack of Diamonds
Keighley Playhouse Devonshire Street, KeighleyA comedy by Marcia Cash and Douglas Hughes. Directed by Mike Ellison.
Peter James’ Wish You Were Dead
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsAdapted exclusively for the stage, Wish You Were Dead is the latest thrilling instalment of the Grace series most successful modern day crime stage franchise, since Agatha Christie. 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £28 - £49.