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.
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.
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.
YOGA
Kelbrook & Sough Village Hall Dotcliffe Road, KelbrookYoga session held every Monday at Kelbrook & Sough Village Hall. Feel free to come along and join us.
GAMES & SOCIAL CLUB
Glusburn Community & Arts Centre Colne Road, GlusburnCome along and enjoy a informal afternoon playing your favourite games, or just enjoying a hot drink and a chat. Every Tues 1.30pm - 3.30pm. £2.50 including refreshments. Tel: 07834 713735. (Derek Blackwell).
Art Workshops with Kerry Newell
WWT Martin Mere Fish Lane, Burscough, Nr OrmskirkKerry's workshops cater for all artistic abilities, even if you feel you have none. Beginner or more advanced, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at just how much can be achieved in one day. 21st Sept, 23rd Oct & 25th Nov.
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! Adult £16.50, child £14.40. Pre-booking required.
Hansel and Gretel
Victoria Hall, BoltonHansel and Gretel find themselves lost in the depths of the forbidden woods while looking for their father. Little do they know the wicked old witch is looking for her next tasty victim. Various times.
Spooky Streets
Abbey House Museum Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, LeedsExperience our Victorian Streets spookily decorated for Halloween and find the creepy creatures with a terrifying family trail! Tues - Fri & Sun 10am - 5pm, Sat 12pm - 5pm.
Halloween
Mother Shipton’s Cave Prophecy Lodge, High Bridge, KnaresboroughCome one, come all for a freakishly fun Halloween experience at Mother Shipton's Creepy Carnival trail! Step right up and prepare to be thrilled and amazed by hauntingly captivating displays and spine-tingling surprises. Various ticket options.
Pirates and highwaymen
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsCome and hear some great adventure stories and enjoy lots of live combats, plus loads of fun activities to keep the kids out of mischief. And there’ll be no daylight robbery as admission to the museum is free.
The Woman In Black
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolThe Woman in Black brilliantly delivers atmosphere, illusion and horror! Experience the thrill and excitement of this critically-acclaimed international theatre event. 7.30pm. Thurs & Sat mat 2pm. £17.50 - £37.50.
Blood Brothers
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordWritten by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of two twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. 7.30pm, mat 2pm. £18 - £43.50.
The Incident Room
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyThe Incident Room highlights the failures, prejudices, and limitations of policing in the 1970s that enabled killer Peter Sutcliffe to take the lives of 13 women and terrorise countless others. This play is pacy, dark, and illuminating. A must-see for everybody, but especially those of us that lived through it. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £5 - £13.
A Joke
The Dukes Moor Lane, LancasterAn Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman walk into a joke...Three characters, apparently born into a void with no memory, must work out who and where they are. Are they the constituents of a joke, or a story, or is the joke ultimately on them? Sat mat 2pm. £9 - £14.
Matilda
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street, DarwenAshleigh's Dance & Theatre Academy proudly present their 1st Musical Theatre Production, Matilda Jr. 7pm, Sat mat 2pm.
Sociable History Club – Waddington’s Games of Leeds
Lancaster City Museum Market Square,, LancasterDiscover the history of the famous board game makers, from printing theatre posters to working with Winston Churchill himself.
The Bubble Show
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsJoin Mr. Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes! The Bubble Show is a unique blend of magic, storytelling, science and bubble art! £14.30, concs £13.20.
Parsonage Unwrapped: Charlotte and the Great Exhibition
Bronte Parsonage Museum Church Street, HaworthThe Great Exhibition of 1851, visited by Charlotte Bronte, was a spectacular coming together of the most incredible minds in the country. Join us for this special Parsonage Unwrapped session to discover more about what The Great Exhibition had to offer, and the potential influence this had on Charlotte. Complimentary drinks at 6.30pm.
Roy Chubby Brown
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterAfter 50 years in show business Roy Chubby Brown has proven himself time and time again - he is Britain's King Of Comedy.
An Evening of Burlesque
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonAn Evening of Burlesque – a night of laughter, cabaret, mystery and glamour.
Skipton Comedy Live
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonGet ready to laugh until your sides hurt as we present an evening of side-splitting comedy at our monthly comedy extravaganza! Featuring Chris Brooker, Sully O Sullivan & Dan Antopolski.
Gruffalo Family Fun Day
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryMeet the Gruffalo at intervals on each day at Bury Transport Museum. There will also be a host of other family fun activities including fun fair rides, face painters, craft activities and more. Ticket Price includes a ride on any train services on the day of your visit – no need to book separately, just pick a time that suits you on the day. Adult £16, child £15, under 2s free.
Yorkshire Health & Wellbeing Festival
Victoria Hall, Keighley KeighleyExplore complementary health practitioners and stalls, many offering taster sessions and delightful samples available for purchase on the day. Entry includes all the talks and workshops. £3 online each or 6 for £12 or £5 on the door.
Make a Mini Rocket
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, PadihamCrafts in the nursery for bonfire night. Come and have a go at making your own mini rocket model to blast off Bonfire Night. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Included in admission to the Hall (£6 adult, £4 concession, children under 16 free).
Fish & Chips Blackpool Heritage Tram Tour
Heritage Tram Tours, North Pier & Tower Heritage Tram Stop, BlackpoolOur 75-minute tour provides award-winning Fish & Chips from a traditional local chippy – Papas Fish & Chips – all onboard one of our Heritage Trams. This is one of the most unique ways to experience Blackpool as it combines the best sights, smells and tastes of our seaside town! Adult £12, child £7.
The Opera Boys – A Night at the Musicals
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnFrom timeless classics like Les Miserables, Phantom of The Opera and West Side Story, to modern smash hits such as Jersey Boys, We Will Rock You and The Greatest Showman, this is the perfect show for musical theatre lovers both young and old.
BBC Philharmonic – Wagner, Strauss and Mozart
The Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley Street, ManchesterKerem Hasan the conductor runs the gamut of emotions as we delve into the heart’s highs and lows in this rich romantic programme. £14.50 to £29.00.
LOST IN MUSIC
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonGet ready to recreate the Magical 70’s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco! This show boasts a sensational live band, incredibly talented cast and stunning vocals.
English Polyphonic Music
Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, BlackburnA feast of polyphonic choral music by composers enjoying major anniversaries in 2023, Byrd, Weelkes and Cornysh. £15 and £10.
STUART DAVID
Colne Legion Club Keighley Road, ColneA welcome return for this most popular artiste. Come and enjoy a great night of live music.
Antiques, Vintage & Collectibles Fair
The Clarke Foley Centre, Cunliffe Road Cunliffe Rd, Ilkley24 stalls selling a great variety of antiques, vintage and collectibles plus a cafe with delicious refreshments.
Halifax Choral Society present Mendelssohn’s Elijah
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxMendelssohn’s thrilling choral masterpiece charts the struggle of the Israelites to endure hardship and find God. This special performance, sung in English and conducted by Darius Battiwalla, combines the voices of the Halifax Choral Society and the Leeds Philharmonic Chorus, together with four professional soloists. The concert will be accompanied by the Skipton Building Society Camerata. £18 - £32.
Fashion Show
Bingley Arts Centre Main Street, BingleyHigh Street clothing at affordable prices. Watch the runway models, get the look, drink the wine! Free glass of wine or soft drink upon entry.
Calendar Girls the Musical
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsThis brand-new production of the award-winning musical, written by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth, features a re-imagined book and new music! 7.30pm. Wed, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £29 - £50.
Little Shop of Horrors
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterThe dark comedy musical presented by Lancaster Red Rose AODS. Sat mat 2.15pm.
Guided Walk – Lower Laithe
Parish Church Church Street, HaworthMeet Daphne Allen at 10.30am on the steps of Haworth Parish Church for a varied circular walk with several stiles and a short climb up to Stanbury returning via the Duchy of Lumb Foot. 5 miles. Please bring a packed lunch.
Festive Wreath Workshop
The Croft House 109-111 Main Street,, BingleyJoin talented local florist Julia for a hugely enjoyable festive wreath making session in which she will help you create a unique wreath to display and enjoy this Christmas.
The Royal Ballet: Don Quixote (12A)
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesThis energetic 19th-century ballet is enlivened by Ludwig Minkus’ spirited score and is a wonderful showcase for the virtuosity of The Royal Ballet's Principal dancers. Created for The Royal Ballet a decade ago, Carlos Acosta’s exuberant production featuring Tim Hatley’s characterful designs brings the heat and romance of Cervantes' classic novel to life. Screening 3hrs 30mins.
Rope by Patrick Hamilton
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsRope by Patrick Hamilton. The play that inspired Alfred Hitchcock, a pitch black comedy of murder and intrigue. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. Adult £15, concs £13.
SUNDAY CLUB
St Michael and All Angels Church Skipton Road, FoulridgeFun, stories and activities.
Artisan Winter Market
Harewood House Harewood, LeedsFor five days only, over 100 local makers, crafters and producers will fill Harewood’s North Park Walk for this special Artisan Winter Market. Tickets include entrance to the Artisan Winter Market and the grounds and gardens. Pre-booked £5, on the day £7 .50.
Steve Backshall – Ocean
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnSteve Backshall’s Ocean is a love letter to the most exciting environment on our planet – and a great way to learn more about what we need to do to save our seas. £21 - £28.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHT AND ANGELS
St Michael and All Angels Church Skipton Road, FoulridgeWith Blackburn Chamber Choir and director John Robinson. Tickets from £10.
Holy Cow
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonStoryteller Emily Hennessey and sitar player Sheema Mukherjee - This is performance storytelling & live music at its most accessible and engaging, bursting with humour, dance, ritual and an infectiously fun energy. £7.50 - £12.50.
High Times and Dirty Monsters
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsThis raucous, radical, celebratory, and hard-hitting hip hop gig theatre show shares the good times and the not so good times of being young and disabled in 2023. Various times. £15 - £20.
Cottonshed Theatre Company: Beware of the Doll
The Whitaker Haslingden Road, RawtenstallInspired by the Cabinet of Curiosities and taxidermy pieces at The Whitaker, this show has been expertly conceived and created by the children’s section (7-11 years) of this inclusive theatre group. Come along and experience the weird, scary and spooky side of theatre.
Ground Rules by Eric Chappell
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street, DarwenEric Chappell’s comedy is by turns hilarious and poignant, preposterous and touching. By the end, nobody’s relationships – or perhaps even partners – will ever be the same again!
Rhys James – Split Milk
The Dukes Moor Lane, LancasterOne of the final Mock The Week regulars and star of Live At The Apollo, Rhys’s previous tour sold out over 70 dates nationwide.