4 March 2023 to 1 January 2024
The Brontës And The Wild
Bronte Parsonage Museum, Church Street,
Haworth
Our 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.
4 March 2023 to 1 January 2024.
https://www.bronte.org.uk/
5 March 2023 to 3 December 2023
Real Food Ilkley Market
The Grove ,
Ilkley
Real 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.
5 March 2023 to 3 December 2023.
https://realfoodmarkets.co.uk/
30 March 2023 to 21 December 2023
Woof Shack
Happa, Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,,
Burnley
Free social group for dogs and their people. Planned regular walks, games, specialist talks, advice and much more. Last Thursday of every month.
30 March 2023 to 21 December 2023.
https://www.happa.org.uk/
12 May 2023 to 31 December 2023
Redcurrant Glass Courses
Fired Up North Gallery & Studios, Unit 25, Lomeshaye Business Village,
Nelson
Courses/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.
12 May 2023 to 31 December 2023.
https://redcurrantglass.co.uk/
12 September 2023 to 14 November 2023
GAMES & SOCIAL CLUB
Glusburn Community & Arts Centre, Colne Road,
Glusburn
Come 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).
12 September 2023 to 14 November 2023.
gicac.org.uk
23 September 2023 to 25 November 2023
Art Workshops with Kerry Newell
WWT Martin Mere, Fish Lane, Burscough,
Nr Ormskirk
Kerry'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.
£60.
23 September 2023 to 25 November 2023.
wwt.org.uk
2 November 2023 to 11 November 2023
The Incident Room
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road,
Ilkley
The 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.
2 November 2023 to 11 November 2023.
ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk
4 November 2023 to 24 November 2023
Fish & Chips Blackpool Heritage Tram Tour
Heritage Tram Tours,, North Pier & Tower Heritage Tram Stop,
Blackpool
Our 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.
4 November 2023 to 24 November 2023.
7 November 2023 to 11 November 2023
Calendar Girls the Musical
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate,
Leeds
This 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.
7 November 2023 to 11 November 2023.
leedsheritagetheatres.com
7 November 2023 to 11 November 2023
Little Shop of Horrors
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate ,
Lancaster
The dark comedy musical presented by Lancaster Red Rose AODS. Sat mat 2.15pm.
£12.
7 November 2023 to 11 November 2023.
lancastergrand.co.uk
7 November 2023
Guided Walk – Lower Laithe
Parish Church, Church Street,
Haworth
Meet 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.
10:30 am to 1:00 pm.
bradford.gov.uk
7 November 2023
Festive Wreath Workshop
The Croft House, 109-111 Main Street,,
Bingley
Join 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.
£45.
11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
eventbrite.co.uk
7 November 2023
The Royal Ballet: Don Quixote (12A)
Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace,
Lytham St, Annes
This 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.
£15.
7:15 pm to 10:45 pm.
lowtherpavilion.co.uk
8 November 2023 to 11 November 2023
Rope by Patrick Hamilton
Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square,
Leeds
Rope 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.
8 November 2023 to 11 November 2023.
carriageworkstheatre.co.uk
8 November 2023
SUNDAY CLUB
St Michael and All Angels Church, Skipton Road,
Foulridge
Fun, stories and activities.
9:30 am to 10:00 am.
8 November 2023 to 12 November 2023
Artisan Winter Market
Harewood House, Harewood,
Leeds
For 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.
8 November 2023 to 12 November 2023.
harewood.org
8 November 2023
Steve Backshall – Ocean
King George’s Hall, Northgate,
Blackburn
Steve 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.
7:00 pm.
bwdvenues.com
8 November 2023
FESTIVAL OF LIGHT AND ANGELS
St Michael and All Angels Church, Skipton Road,
Foulridge
With Blackburn Chamber Choir and director John Robinson. Tickets from £10.
£10.
7:30 pm.
blackburnchamberchoir.org
8 November 2023
Holy Cow
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Storyteller 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.
7:30 pm to 9:15 pm.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
9 November 2023 to 11 November 2023
High Times and Dirty Monsters
Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill,
Leeds
This 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.
9 November 2023 to 11 November 2023.
leedsplayhouse.org.uk
9 November 2023
Cottonshed Theatre Company: Beware of the Doll
The Whitaker, Haslingden Road,
Rawtenstall
Inspired 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.
£5.
7:00 pm.
thewhitaker.org
9 November 2023
Ground Rules by Eric Chappell
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street,
Darwen
Eric 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!
£19.50.
7:30 pm.
bwdvenues.com
9 November 2023
Rhys James – Split Milk
The Dukes, Moor Lane,
Lancaster
One of the final Mock The Week regulars and star of Live At The Apollo, Rhys’s previous tour sold out over 70 dates nationwide.
£18.
7:30 pm.
dukeslancaster.org
9 November 2023
Gary Delaney: Gary in Punderland
Square Chapel Arts Centre, 10 Square Road,
Halifax
Get ready to dive into a rabbit hole of the best jokes in the world – star of Live at the Apollo and sell-out sensation Gary Delaney is back!
£21.
8:00 pm.
squarechapel.co.uk
10 November 2023 to 11 November 2023
Bury Beer Festival 2023
The Met, Market Street,
Bury
Derby 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.
£8.
10 November 2023 to 11 November 2023.
themet.org.uk
10 November 2023
BINGO NIGHT
Colne Legion Club, Keighley Road,
Colne
All welcome. £100 jackpot flyer. Members draw & meat raffle after bingo.
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
colnelegionclub.co.uk
10 November 2023
Celebrating George Michael
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
Featuring 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.
£26.50.
7:30 pm.
blackburnempire.com
10 November 2023
Fairytale of New York
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Direct 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.
7:30 pm.
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
10 November 2023
Dan Nightingale’s Special
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Following 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.
£17.50.
7:30 pm.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
10 November 2023
Fairytale of New York
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Direct 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.
7:30 pm.
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
10 November 2023
The Kings Voice
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
There’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.
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
11 November 2023 to 12 November 2023
Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out
St. George’s Hall ,
Bradford
Join 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.
11 November 2023 to 12 November 2023.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
11 November 2023
Myths, Monsters & Legends
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street,
Halifax
For 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.
All day.
halifaxplayhouse.org.uk
11 November 2023
The Nutcracker
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street,
Halifax
The 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.
7:30 pm.
victoriatheatre.co.uk
11 November 2023
SWEET CAROLINE – THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO NEIL DIAMOND
Albert Halls, Victoria Square,
Bolton
Sweet Caroline featuring Gary Ryan, as seen on ‘Stars in Their Eyes'
£26.
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
alberthalls-bolton.co.uk
11 November 2023 to 18 November 2023
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road,
Burnley
Burnley 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.
£22.
11 November 2023 to 18 November 2023.
blcgroup.co.uk
11 November 2023
YA BASTA!
The Trawden Arms Community Pub, Church Street,
Trawden
Come and join in on Saturday night! Francis, Yasmine and Yesenia are a trio who do modern pop, soul and R&B covers.
8:00 pm.
trawden-arms.mydirectstay.com
12 November 2023
SUNDAY CLUB
St. Michael and All Angels Church, Skipton Road,
Colne
Fun, stories and activities on Sunday morning.
9:30 am to 10:30 am.
12 November 2023
JUNIORS RUGBY
Colne F.C., Holt House, Harrison Drive,
Colne
Rugby for children aged 10 and upwards, great Sunday morning fun with Colne and Nelson Rugby Club.
10:00 am.
pitchero.com/clubs/colnenelsonrufc/
12 November 2023
Grasstrack Demonstration, Back To Basic Bangers, Lady Bangers
Odsal Stadium,, Rooley Lane,
Bradford
A fantastic afternoon of British Stock Car racing at Odsal Stadium to thrill motor sports fans!
12:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
yorstox.co.uk
12 November 2023
EVENSONG SERVICE
Colne Parish Church, Church Street,
Colne
Peace, restoration and inspiration in this traditional form of said and sung worship.
4:00 pm.
12 November 2023
Reverend Richard Coles: Borderline National Trinket
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate,
Leeds
An 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.
£26.
7:30 pm.
leedsheritagetheatres.com
12 November 2023
The Chicago Blues Brothers
Grand Opera House ,
York
The 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.
7:30 pm.
atgtickets.com
14 November 2023 to 18 November 2023
The Full Monty
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street,
Bradford
Celebrating 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.
14 November 2023 to 18 November 2023.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
14 November 2023 to 18 November 2023
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE 1936
York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard's Place,
York
Ambition, 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.
14 November 2023 to 18 November 2023.
yorktheatreroyal.co.uk
14 November 2023
The Man Who Thought He Knew Too Much
The Dukes, Moor Lane,
Lancaster
Wes Anderson meets Hitchcock meets Spaghetti Western in this multi-award-winning, fast-paced, raucous whodunnit. £8 - £18.
7:30 pm.
dukeslancaster.org
14 November 2023
Cliff Richard The Blue Sapphire Tour 2023
Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Sir 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.
7:45 pm.
wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
15 November 2023 to 18 November 2023
The Mikado – Halifax Gilbert & Sullivan
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street,
Halifax
Songs 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.
15 November 2023 to 18 November 2023.
halifaxplayhouse.org.uk
15 November 2023 to 16 November 2023
The Importance of Being… Earnest?
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Say It Again, Sorry? presents: The Importance of Being… Earnest?Written by Joshua King, Simon Paris and Say It Again, Sorry? £16.50 - £31.50
15 November 2023 to 16 November 2023.
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
15 November 2023 to 18 November 2023
Dangerous Corner – Preston Drama Club
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West,
Preston
A 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.
£12.
15 November 2023 to 18 November 2023.
prestonplayhouse.co.uk