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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bury Beer Festival 2023
The Met Market Street, BuryDerby Hall will be taken over for two days of drinking and discussing brilliant beers from Bury’s local breweries. There’ll be brewery bars with a range of cask and keg creations from across the area, plus a cider bar, and a gin bar. There’ll also be entertainment, music, food.
BINGO NIGHT
Colne Legion Club Keighley Road, ColneAll welcome. £100 jackpot flyer. Members draw & meat raffle after bingo.
Celebrating George Michael
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnFeaturing the acclaimed Steve Mitchell, this production focuses on a more mature and seasoned style that George brought us with performances such as the 1996 “MTV UNPLUGGED” from the Three Mills studio in London.
Fairytale of New York
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolDirect from the West End and after two sell-out tours, the ultimate feel-good Irish-inspired Christmas show is back with an even bigger production for 2023. £27.50 - £31.50.
Dan Nightingale’s Special
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonFollowing on from the triple-extended 2022 tour Smasher; 2023 will see him hit the road again to show even more people what 18,000 monthly patreons, 55,000 YouTube subscribers and one million monthly download & viewers already know – that Dan Nightingale’s Special.
Fairytale of New York
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolDirect from the West End and after two sell-out tours, the ultimate feel-good Irish-inspired Christmas show is back with an even bigger production for 2023. £22.50 - £31.50.
The Kings Voice
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyThere’s only one Elvis Presley and there’s only one artiste who captures his spirit on stage – the inimitable Gordon Hendricks. £28.50 - £30.50.
Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out
St. George's Hall BradfordJoin Peppa, along with her family and friends as they go to the zoo and also the beach for a special party- it’s going to be an exciting and fun packed day. Various times. £18 - £21.
Myths, Monsters & Legends
Halifax Playhouse King Cross Street, HalifaxFor a small northern town, Halifax has a surprising wealth of notorious, dastardly, infamous and outright famous people in its chequered past. Come on an immersive tour and meet some of our towns historic celebrities. Talks and tours operating from 12pm until late.
The Nutcracker
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxThe Nutcracker - presented by Classical Ballet and Opera House. A lavish ballet of the festive season. Featuring a live Orchestra with over 30 musicians. £28.25 - £41.25.
SWEET CAROLINE – THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO NEIL DIAMOND
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonSweet Caroline featuring Gary Ryan, as seen on ‘Stars in Their Eyes'
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyBurnley Light Opera presents Young Frankenstein! Full of brilliant musical numbers, this electrifying adaptation of Mel Brooks' monstrously funny film will leave you in stitches.Sat mat 2.30pm.
YA BASTA!
The Trawden Arms Community Pub Church Street, TrawdenCome and join in on Saturday night! Francis, Yasmine and Yesenia are a trio who do modern pop, soul and R&B covers.
SUNDAY CLUB
St. Michael and All Angels Church Skipton Road, ColneFun, stories and activities on Sunday morning.
JUNIORS RUGBY
Colne F.C. Holt House, Harrison Drive, ColneRugby for children aged 10 and upwards, great Sunday morning fun with Colne and Nelson Rugby Club.
Grasstrack Demonstration, Back To Basic Bangers, Lady Bangers
Odsal Stadium, Rooley Lane, BradfordA fantastic afternoon of British Stock Car racing at Odsal Stadium to thrill motor sports fans!
EVENSONG SERVICE
Colne Parish Church Church Street, ColnePeace, restoration and inspiration in this traditional form of said and sung worship.
Reverend Richard Coles: Borderline National Trinket
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsAn intimate evening with a unique national treasure embarking on a first full national tour because he’s done pretty much everything else a person can do.
The Chicago Blues Brothers
Grand Opera House YorkThe Cruisin' For A Bluesin Tour. This award-winning show is bringing you the very best in Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Country and Motown with a few surprises and lots of lunacy thrown in for good measure. £24 - £49.50.
The Full Monty
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordCelebrating the 25th Anniversary of the film on a major national tour. Book now to relive the music of the 90’s and have a great night out in the company of our group of lads as they work to put on the show of their lives. 7.30pm, Wed mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £21.50 - £47.
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE 1936
York Theatre Royal St. Leonard's Place, YorkAmbition, power and political unrest explode onto the stage in The Merchant of Venice 1936, direct from the RSC, starring Tracy-Ann Oberman (Eastenders, Doctor Who) as Shylock. 7.30pom. Thurs mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £15 - £38.
The Man Who Thought He Knew Too Much
The Dukes Moor Lane, LancasterWes Anderson meets Hitchcock meets Spaghetti Western in this multi-award-winning, fast-paced, raucous whodunnit. £8 - £18.
Cliff Richard The Blue Sapphire Tour 2023
Winter Gardens BlackpoolSir Cliff Richard will celebrate his 65th Anniversary in the music industry, concerts in London, Blackpool and Glasgow in 2023. Cliff Richard is indisputably Britain’s all-time greatest hit-maker – the ultimate pop star. Various prices.
The Mikado – Halifax Gilbert & Sullivan
Halifax Playhouse King Cross Street, HalifaxSongs like A Wandering Minstrel, Three Little Maids From School and The Sun Whose Rays have made The Mikado a perennial favourite. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £6 - £14.
The Importance of Being… Earnest?
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolSay It Again, Sorry? presents: The Importance of Being… Earnest?Written by Joshua King, Simon Paris and Say It Again, Sorry? £16.50 - £31.50
Dangerous Corner – Preston Drama Club
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonA fascinating combination of mystery play and psychological study, showing a gradual revelation of the real truth. Dangerous Corner was J.B Priestley’s first solo play, and his first experiment with ‘time.
BAOS presents Aladdin
Bingley Arts Centre Main Street, BingleyBAOS is proud to present our 2023 pantomime, Aladdin. A fantastic opportunity for a family trip to the theatre! 7.15pm. Sat mat 1pm, Sun mat 12.30pm. £16, concs £13.
The Brontës and FRIENDS – Talk
Bronte Parsonage Museum Church Street, HaworthJoin us for an analysis of proto-feminist themes in the Brontë sisters' work, through the lens of iconic 90s comedy sitcom FRIENDS. Free with entry to the Museum and for residents in BD20, BD21 and BD22. No need to book.
Anything For Love – The Meat Loaf Story
St. George's Hall BradfordSteve Steinman, brings you his brand-new production featuring over 25 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits. For over 30 years Steve has toured the world with his musical tribute to Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf.
Film nights at The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery
The Whitaker Haslingden Road, RawtenstallBarton Fink - 1991, Directed by Joel Coen & Ethan Coen A Coen brothers classic and winner of the Palme D’Or and two other major awards at Cannes. £7.50, concs £6.
Artisan Market at Holden Clough
Holden Clough Nurseries Bolton-by-BowlandThis winter, we welcome some of our favourite local craftspeople, designers and food and drink producers to our "Ribbon" Artisan Market. It's a wonderful chance to meet the talented makers and find out what goes into creating their unique products.…
COMFORT CAFE
Holy Trinity Community Centre Tatton Street, ColneA safe space for anyone affected by bereavement and loss. Lunch and brews provided.
LAST QUIZ NIGHT OF 2023
Colne F.C. Holt House, Harrison Drive, ColneDrinks & match day tickets up for grabs together with prizes for the 2nd place team plus a booby prize for the team with the least points! A maximum of 6 per team & includes free pizza. So what are you waiting for? Grab a few friends and get this date in your diary! Not only will you have a great night but you'll be supporting your local club too.
Cinderella – Bolton’s Christmas Family Pantomime
Victoria Hall, BoltonThe magical family pantomime Cinderella. You will have a ball at The Victoria Hall come along and join in the fun. Various times.
Arts, Crafts & Gifts Fair
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre New Market Street, ColneEach year in November the Hippodrome Theatre is transformed into an exhibition hall for our annual Arts, Crafts and Gifts Fair. There are always have over 70 exhibitors from right across Pendle and beyond, and the Fair is one of the largest locally. Lunches, afternoon teas are available and the licenced bar is open throughout.
Bradford Ice Carnival
Centenary Square BradfordHead to Centenary Square to see amazing ice sculptures, enjoy children's funfair rides, street performers, live music, and more! All for Free.
Christmas Arts & Crafts Market
The Atkinson Lord Street, SouthportDiscover a selection of unique, handcrafted treasures that make perfect gifts for your loved ones. Expect intricate jewellery, artist prints, luxury soap and everything in between.