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.
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.
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.
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.
Garstang Walking Festival 2023
Garstang PrestonWith over 40 walks for all ages and abilities, the festival is the perfect chance to experience the best of springtime in the countryside around Garstang, rural Wyre, the Forest of Bowland and Morcambe Bay. Choose from a huge range of walks, including the three-day Wyre Way Challenge, easy access short walks, family activities, evening walks, wildlife strolls, heritage rambles, tramper trials, dog friendly trails and everything in between!
Flying Scotsman Centenary
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway The Railway Station, Station Road, HaworthThe Keighley & Worth Valley Railway will host the locomotive throughout May and help celebrate the landmark birthday. There will be a whole host of events across the month, including ride the legend, special dining services, late-night running and plenty of photo opportunities. Exact dates to confirmed.
Visit The Legends Cab
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway The Railway Station, Station Road, HaworthIt’s a childhood dream for many to sit in the driver’s seat of Flying Scotsman. Make that dream a reality this May with the ‘Visit the Legends Cab’ events at the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. Along with unlimited travel on our trains for the day, you will receive a timed slot to visit the cab of Flying Scotsman with one of our experienced locomotive experts giving an explanation of the controls.
The World of James Herriot
The World of James Herriott 23 Kirkgate, ThirskMulti-award winning independent visitor attraction. See where James Herriot, the worlds's most famous vet lived, worked and wrote his incredibly successful series of books based on his experiences as a young North Yorkshire vet. A great day out for all the family. Open daily. Adult £8.50, child £5.
Coronation Celebrations at Harewood
Harewood House Harewood, LeedsHarewood will be decked out for all things royal on the Bank Holiday weekend with royal-themed children’s activities, screenings of the coronation, special menus in the cafés and a street party atmosphere!
May Bank Holiday Weekend at Heskin Hall
Heskin Hall Wood Lane, ChorleyA Weekend of Celebration & commemoration sees Heskin Hall hosting our regular Jap2Jap car rally on 7th together with some WW2/Vintage reenactors then its over to the reenact. So much to celebrate and commemorate.
Big Picnic Party
East Riddlesden Hall Bradford Road,, Riddlesden, Keighley.To celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III we are holding a picnic party in the gardens and grounds at East Riddlesden Hall. Families can enjoy the lawn games or have their face painted. We will also be having a big book help out, bring along your good quality second hand books to donate. You might even find good book to take home with you.
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.
Coronation Picnic at Temple Newsam
Temple Newsam Temple Newsam Road, LeedsCome along and celebrate the King’s Coronation. Bring a picnic and enjoy special activities and entertainment. Admission is £5 for everyone over 1 and includes entry into the House and Farm. Please note that dogs are not allowed on the picnic site, in the house or farm (except for assistance dogs).
King’s Coronation Celebrations
The Great Victoria Hotel Bridge Street, BradfordJoin the Great Victoria Hotel for their King's Coronation celebrations on Monday 8th May. There will be a delicious afternoon tea, a live singer and an in-house quiz.
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.
The Coronation of King Charles III Concert
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyA celebratory concert to mark the coronation of King Charles III. High quality local artists including a brass band, a chamber choir and professional soloists will perform solo items, coronation-themed music and crowd-pleasing tunes for all ages.
A History of Falling Things
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyRobin and Jacqui meet in an online chat room. Romance blossoms and the next logical step is to meet. What could be simpler? They only live a few streets apart. Humorous, touching, thought provoking and hugely entertaining.
Calamity Jane
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnCelebrating 70 years of the classic movie, Blackburn Musical Theatre Company returns to the stage with Calamity Jane - featuring the popular tunes The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away!), Just Blew In From The Windy City, Secret Love and The Black Hills Of Dakota.
An Inspector Calls
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordStephen Daldry’s multi award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller. Winner of 19 major awards and hailed as the theatrical event of its generation, An Inspector Calls has thrilled more than 5 million theatregoers worldwide. 7.30pm, Wed mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £23 - £39.
National Theatre Live: Good
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesDavid Tennant (Doctor Who) makes a much-anticipated return to the West End in a blistering reimagining of one of Britain’s most powerful, political plays. £14, concs £12.
Carpet Bowls
Trawden Community CentreCome along and join in the carpet bowls every Wed at Trawden Community Centre. Bookings required. Tel: 07763506101.
Painting Padiham
Storm Art Gallery Burnley Road, PadihamThis exciting event is open to artists, both professional and amateur, using any style or media (except photography). Participants will be asked to select a location within a 2km radius of Padiham Town Hall, including Gawthorpe Hall grounds, and can paint outside or inside (with permission). Visitors to the event will be able to follow a trail to see artists at work and enjoy seeing original art created before their eyes.
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.
The Don Banks Afternoon Variety Show
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street, Darwen“The Rock’n’Roll Laughter Show” – starring former Rockin Berries & Jive Bunny vocal impressionist Terry Webster plus: “The Webstars Foreverly” – the greatest hits of rock’n’roll icons The Everley Brothers performed by father and son duo Terry Webster and Terry Webster (Junior).
Chicken Soup
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsA play about community spirit, endurance, and the kind of friendships that last a lifetime. A well-rounded and honest portrayal of family and friendship, with a down-to-earth dash of northern charm and female grit.
An Evening with Nicola Adams
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsSpend an evening with Great Britain’s most successful boxer of all time, Nicola Adams, for an intimate and inspirational night charting her incredible career.
Highest Point Festival
Williamson Park LancasterThe stunning 54-acre grounds of one of Northern England’s best-kept public parks will once again play host to some of the most revered names in British music, representing an eclectic spectrum of sounds and styles. From £39.
Dance Fitness & Fun
Kelbrook & Sough Village Hall Dotcliffe Road, KelbrookA one hour dance/exercise class using movement to music. The class is suitable for the over 50's using music from popular pop, latin and country music. Why not come along and join in the fun. Every Thursday.Tel 07879886612.
Strictly Come Dancing – The Professionals 2023
Opera House, Winter Gardens BlackpoolThis exhilarating show will showcase the exceptional talent of TV’s hugely popular professional dancers, performed within the wonderful world of the BBC show, with its stunning costumes and sparkling sets. £35 - £49.50
Twice Nightly
Twice Nightly is a brand-new musical comedy brought to you by Bill Elms Productions.
Redcurrant Glass Courses
Fired Up North Gallery & Studios Unit 25, Lomeshaye Business Village, NelsonCourses/workshops are available in kiln formed glass, kiln formed glass jewellery, lampwork glass beadmaking, silverclay and silver jewellery. Courses and taster sessions are available throughout the year from just £30. Booking required.
Chamber Series – Elgar’s Piano Quintet
Hallé Concerts Society The Bridgewater Hall, ManchesterElgar’s Piano Quintet was composed while the Elgars were staying at Brinkwells Cottage in Sussex. This inspirational setting sparked the composer’s imagination: as the summer of 1918 turned to autumn Elgar began composing the Quintet, a work of lyrical beauty that’s infused with the melancholy of the turning of the seasons.
Clitheroe Beer Festival 2023
The Assembly Hall of St Michael & St John's, Lowergate, ClitheroeOver 60 cask and craft ales plus a great selection of ciders, sours and perries and a Gin Bar too. Live music will take place on Fri & Sat evenings and food will be available on site until 8pm.
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.
The Korgis – 40th Anniversary – The Best Of
Barnoldswick Music & Art Centre Rainhall Road, BarnoldswickOriginal founder/Songwriter and Lead Vocalist James Warren with his loyal pack of Korgis will be hitting the road with shows in 2023 celebrating 40 years since The Best of Album was released. A night not to be missed.
Betty Legs Diamond UK Tour!
St. George's Hall Bridge Street, BradfordHot off the heels of 28 successful, glamorous years performing at Funny Girls in Blackpool and across the globe, Betty Legs Diamond (one the UK’s leading Female impersonator) will pack up her heels, handbag and feathers and tap dance round the nation performing her award-winning iconic routines.
Hello Again: The Neil Diamond Songbook
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxJoin us for the world’s greatest celebration of the life and work of one of the best-selling singer-songwriters of all-time, Neil Diamond.
TOTALLY TINA!
The Muni Theatre ColneVoted the UK’s official No 1 Tina Turner tribute for the past six years by the Agents Association of Great Britain, Totally Tina is a spectacular, energetic recreation and probably the closest thing you’ll get to a live Tina Turner concert! £22 - £27.