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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brontë Vintage Gathering
Bronte Vintage Gathering Haworth Road, CullingworthThe Bronte Vintage Gathering has been running for over 2 decades and in that time has entertained thousands of people and raised over half a million pounds for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. After a record breaking 2022 event this part steam rally part country show returns on the weekend of 13th- 14th May. A family fun filled weekend. £4.50-£37.
INGLEBOROUGH CAVE
Ingleborough Cave IngleboroughAn underground experience for the whole family. Truly magnificent displays of stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones, pillars, fossils and other spectacular features. Open daily until Oct. Adult £13, child £6.50, family £37.
Menston Arts Club Exhibition and Sale of Paintings and Crafts
Kirklands Community Centre MenstonMenston Arts Club is delighted to announce its exhibition and sale of paintings and crafts. Join us for a great day out.
STEAMING DAY AT BANCROFT MILL ENGINE MUSEUM
Bancroft Mill Engine Museum Gillians Lane, BarnoldswickOn these days you can see our Engines and looms in operation, we have guided tours which explain the history of the mill, and the museum, and we aim to answer as many of your questions as we can. Gift shop and cafe. Adult £6, concs £5, child £3, Family £15.
Rockin’ With Laughter
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesThis Fabulous 50s/60’s variety show is a new production for 2023 presented by the cast of ‘We’ll Meet Again’ and ‘The Good Old Days of Music Hall’. Comedy multi-instrumentalist Pete Lindup, ukulele virtuoso Anthony Mason, smooth vocalist Mervyn Francis and the thrilling vocals of Beryl Johnson return to take you back in time.
The Rainbow Butterfly
Maja has a big imagination and would love to be a Rainbow Butterfly and fly all the way to the Moon. The Rainbow Butterfly takes inspiration from traditional storytelling to weave a tale using aerial circus, contortion, contemporary & Hip Hop dance. Adult £13.50, Child £8.50.
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.
The Hallé Orchestra The Music of James Bond
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnThis concert brings together the finest Bond themes and songs from Dr.No and Goldfinger to Live and Let Die and Skyfall, performed as only a great orchestra can, and with two brilliant singers to both shake and stir you. £6 - £25.50.
Band Concert to celebrate the King’s Coronation
St.Paul’s Church King Cross, HalifaxFriendly Band are holding a concert at 3pm on Sunday 14th May at St.Paul’s Church, King Cross, Halifax to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. Tickets can be obtained on the door.
THE HALLÉ IN BLACKBURN
Blackburn King George's Hall BlackburnThis concert brings together the finest Bond themes and songs from Dr.No and Goldfinger to Live and Let Die and Skyfall, performed as only a great orchestra can, and with two brilliant singers to both shake and stir you.
AFRICAN DRUMMING GROUP
The Open Door Centre 1 Great George Street, ColneOur African drumming group is a social inclusive open to all who enjoy bongo and African drumming. Every Mon at 6.45pm.
DANCE FITNESS AND FUN
Trawden Community CentreA one hour Dance/Exercise Class using movement to music. Come and join in the Fun and dance your way to Fitness. The class is suitable for the over 50s and is a great way of meeting new people and making friends. No need to book just come along. Mondays 11.30am - 12.30pm. Tel: 07879886612.
Mindgame
Halifax Playhouse King Cross Street, HalifaxA play by Anthony Horowitz and presented by The Halifax Thespians. Wickedly funny and shockingly frank. Not suitable for children. 7.30pm., Sat mat 2.30pm. £6- £12.
KELBROOK PAINTING GROUP
Kelbrook & Sough Village Hall Dotcliffe Road, KelbrookPainting group held weekly on a Tuesday. Why not come along to meet like minded people from our community?
Midge Ure – The Voice and Visions Tour
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnMidge Ure & Band Electronica are delighted to return to the road in 2022 with the ‘Voice & Visions’ tour, celebrating 40 years since the release of Ultravox’s Rage In Eden and Quartet albums. £27.50 - £36.50.
Opera North’s The Pearl Fishers
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsThe Pearl Fishers tells the story of two men, Nadir and Zurga, whose vow of friendship founders on their love for the same woman, the priestess Léïla. Sung in french with English titles. From £15.
TIM VINE: BREEP
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyTim Vine: Breeeep! It’s Tim Vine and he’s back with a brand new stand-up show! Come and enjoy a mountain of nonsense, daft one-liners, joyful songs, wobbly props and ridiculous humour.
The Bootleg Rock Show
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleySongs from the very best rock bands of the past four decades are all there… Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Boston, Queen, Journey, Rainbow, Heart, Bon Jovi….the list goes on and on.
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.
D-Day Darlings
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterThe D-Day Darlings Brit Certified & Best Selling Female group to come from Britain's Got Talent. To celebrate the King’s Coronation the UK’s Premier wartime act, The D-Day Darlings, present their sensational “Coronation Celebration Show”.
Dirty Dusting
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsA searing indictment of ageism in the 21st century heavily disguised as a hysterical, laugh-out-loud, heart-warming comedy.
They Don’t Pay, We Won’t Pay
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnFast, furious and very funny, this is farce with fire in its belly presented by Blackburn Drama Club.
Skipton Beer Festival
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonAfter a very successful and enjoyable festival last year, the good folks at Keighley & Craven CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) are delighted to announce the return of the Skipton Beer Festival in May 2023 with the event being held in the historic Town Hall, High Street, Skipton.
CALLING PLANET EARTH
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonA New Romantic Symphony that goes on a journey through one of the greatest musical Era’s of All Time - the Electrifying 80's. Featuring songs from now legendary artists such as Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, The Human League, Ultravox, Tears for Fears and many many more.
Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny 2.0
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxStar of the UK’s most streamed Netflix comedy special of 2021, Jimmy is back on the road with brand new material for 2023.
THE MAKING OF A MURDERER!
Opera House, Winter Gardens BlackpoolA chilling, thrilling, night with The Scottish Detective, David Swindle. Learn about the biggest British serial killers of all time – including Jack the Ripper, Peter Tobin, Harold Shipman, Peter Sutcliffe and ‘Killer Couples’ – Fred and Rose West and The Moors Murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley.
Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
St. George's Hall BradfordThis distinguished orchestra, established in Tallinn 100 years ago, is now the most prominent orchestral ambassador of Estonia, working with renowned conductors and soloists world-wide. £16.50 - £33.
The Story of Ireland
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre New Market Street, Colne"The Story Of Ireland" is a journey through the story of the Emerald Isle.Through narration, poetry and song we are taken through Irish history from the Celtic times, through various famous historical moments, famous characters who helped shape the culture of the country. If you like Irish music, and all things Irish you will enjoy this show.
Meat Loaf by Candlelight
Bradford Cathedral 1 Stott Hill, BradfordJoin us for an incredible night of Meat Loaf Anthems, performed in the beautiful Bradford Cathedral by candlelight. Featuring a live cast of West End singers including stars of the West End production of ‘Bat Out of Hell’, accompanied by an incredible live rock band. £15 - £40.
Haworth 1940s Weekend
Haworth Village Main Street, HaworthHaworth hosts one of the biggest and best 1940s events in the UK. The village is transformed with decoration, stalls, dances and re-enactments along Main Street and the park. Join us in a 1940s costume for lots of dancing and merriment.
THE PROCLAIMERS
Opera House, Winter Gardens BlackpoolStrikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid emerged 35 years ago with their debut album This Is The Story and Top 3 single Letter from America. Since then their enduring appeal across generations has have over the years seen them enjoy huge success across the globe.