Kirklees yorkshire festival brochure

L A V STI

E F S E T R I N KSH EVE

YOR

S E E 4 1 KL 0 2

KIR - July ay M

BE RT PA IT OF

nd ily a m a f r e g you enjoy th e n i r r B ds to nd cultu n e i r a f arts best kshire r in Yo

Events

Special, one off, or even some of our regular events, most with a cycling theme

Pages 4, 6-7, 9-11, 14, 26-27

100 Day EVENTS

Things to come, see and do any time between Thurs 1 May and Sun 6 July

Pages 5, 8, 15

Cycling events

Take part or cheer the riders along from Sat 3 May!

Pages 12-13

Grand dĂŠpart Weekend

Just here for the weekend? Things to do between Wed 2 and Sun 6 July

Pages 21-25 Please check individual websites for up to date information, ticket prices and locations.

All Kirklees Town Halls operate the Loop Induction System.

2

Yorkshire Festival Events 2014

! world rs

u the n Th lees o n es m ulture - begualy and Kirk c 6J t and ’ on Sun r welco a f o ace kend the r days

o of liver 100 ace wee w t l y a r ‘ e a v i on d ned to d elocity Fest e end of f l e e r i io its rv th sh ! part ommiss nd Hype York runs to e action é e D h c d T a h y and ntre of t Gran ire to be (page 4) a e M h

t 1 e sh it in r the c ture il in York ts - Spir a is ou es e f s is in i n c e h e t n w v ion, of Kirkle y do only cou estival e g l e n r o r e Not e’re the shire F ss ou he peopl o r k c r w a tt e but ficial Yo plac rld, wha to live, f g o n i o e ak two 22). nts t ow the w tive plac e e v g e f ea sh (pa eds o ine and illiant cr r d n hu br sh With tunity to hat it’s a

r t edia: m l oppo y know, a i c d gh so alrea throu

Kirklees

nts r eve u o es w irkle Follo K n i /Live nts sEve e

e l k @Kir lees

Kirk t s e /YF

Yorkshire Festival Events 2014

3

SPIRIT

Dewsbury Town Centre

This spectacular show based on the dramatic rivalry between two of Italy’s greatest cyclists - Gino Bartali and Fausto Coppi - kicked off the Kirklees based Yorkshire Festival events in style on Sat 12 April. ‘Luce’ performed by Theater Tol told the story of how they raced against each other in the 1940s and ‘50s.

Families and children enjoyed workshops earlier in the day making willow sculptures and wire bicycles.

4

Yorkshire Festival Events 2014

Made Yorkshire

Me

ction colle at l a n th igi raits e, or niqu hic port most u s i Th he rap hire otog ome of t nt Yorks ry h p f s o u ca rate Cent gnifi celeb s and si n in 21st ow at u h e famo nd wom ntly on s . It’s a e y k men n, is curr ture Par rt Galler i p A l a t d u i l Sc Br fie ust. ders shire York g to Hud il 30 Aug formal, t n in com June un ate and i y of the 7 or m i t m t s o n fr and ly i ls a l g e n i t ents o be k n m o e i t v t Stri c roud achie colle this e whose e them p l k peop sses ma . e c r c bo n su shire k r o y of Y r urtes tche y co e Fle Emle rt at and Lynn a w e t ick S rtson Patr er Robe if n n e J

r u o r u to ms u muse arch

Tolson m ES muSé ES uR D TO

eum us

M 7 2 s Thur 6 July es e l Sun k r i K y s 0 Da s e 10 o h t r g Ac eums Kirklees durin t ollec s oss zes. ite, c it all r s u c h a i c M our Muséelsand win pr tivities at eaose who virsize.

LE

p c all iva nd th ilia nd a ng a Visit hire Fest fts a ochure a of winni emorab gn a r s c k r i m e e s b e c g e Yor r r an lin ef ou l, d in th special t with a ch their cyc Oakwel ld Art t r a e t p e fi n e uiz a d se e.

Take er in th will be i ders w an France q x at Hud Sculptur s ck a i e t h t i s s s g a a in e e l a n r d d e e B o r r e v o u r e lv at the s French rt in a To seum, o Henry M get invo u a a n n Lear y, take p sbury M ings and s you ca w e a t i l e t n line. disp per in D wry Pai e activi ts on . n h o t s e m L v f e u t j e o si s a ith a few ry w usée eum es M Galle are just ees mus d r u o l e out T Thes s all Kirk on ab s i t o a r c m a infor ms useu more m ’s / e r k .u The .gov lees k r i k . www

T

VEN E Y DA 100

Yorkshire Festival Events 2014

5

Holmfirth Festival of Folk

Fri 9 - Sun 11 May Various locations across the town This year there’s a variety of special French themed events. Across the town you’ll find concerts by French speaking musicians, workshops and displays of traditional French dancing and children’s events with French song and dance. Performing over the weekend amongst others are Capercaille, Nancy Kerr & James Fagan, Chas & Dave and the Monster Ceilidh Band. www.holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk

Shepley Spring Festival

Fri 16 - Sun 18 May Locations across Shepley In celebration of the Yorkshire Festival and in commemoration of the start of the Great War, we have a very special list of artists for 2014 - Coope, Boyes and Simpson perform ‘In Flanders Fields’ (Friday), Yorkshire artists The Demon Barbers XL (Saturday) and Kate Rusby (Sunday) headline the evening concerts. www.shepleyspringfestival.com

Mirfield Music Festival (‘M’ FEST) Sun 25 May, 12 noon Mirfield Showground

A family friendly music festival with 14 different acts on stage. There will be food and drink stalls as well as kids entertainment including fairground rides and circus activities.

CheerSing

BE RT PA IT OF

Sunday 18 May, 2-4pm Holmfirth Picturedrome CheerSing is a community participation project, part of the Yorkshire Festival 2014. CheerSing will teach communities along the route to devise, lead and perform their own songs, cheers and chants to motivate and inspire competing cyclists and crowds alike. www.cheersing.co.uk

6

Yorkshire Festival Events 2014

df

05.p

ter_

_Pos

2014

HFF_

1

14

2/20

28/0

4

16:5

Film mfirth ol ay H M Festival 0 3

ri F ley l a 3 V 2 Fri Holme ll be screeneivnegnats t tival, we wiur popularn, Curry u o h g orkshire Fcelsing films.ilOms in a Btatro forget an. u o r Y y F e Th s. No sic c f the nch, hildr

idea clas art o o Lu nd c As p nch and dies Wh and new people a e r a r o.uk g b L F n of ms, d some for you val.c l i i m t F a s l e e s an ca str filmf - Lo re back op of film firth a m r l c o m r l h i . pe &F www bum

E L C Y C ist

ru o T m, p 4 p ay, 12 ho S 28 M all,

Wed hfield H pm 3 Nort pridge am e 0 e 1 , h S une ket J 5 r-ist s r r “Tou te your a t n u e Th th My team up trodpwrehseelsCtoLEcrDeasouvenir r fi l wo -CY funk rand whimsica r own re i Holm a f & ou e in th eatre ake y

m Sp Th Chol Shop�. story or E g L n ne, i l C c Y C ut Ju y cy o l l h i s g u o own e home. e thr k o.uk centr c . n to ta e w r t to lthea field .cho ders d w u w H o w nf up in her i pping e for furt o p o Als bsit k we chec

Yorkshire Festival Events 2014

7

T

EVEN Y A D 100

Cycle -Life ly rk u a J P y Plant y untr ruar

work k. g art ntry Par n i r a u h o s C d ry an s wsbu king poem e ma ent of De b l and or l i s w m e s r n t f iro tis ptu ut l env scul ee ar ok o rary park. Lo in May. y, thr he natura l o u p J m d ntry and t te te ents ry an , crea the cou usic ev brua in nature l e l F i Shed n w o m ee es ycle und te t ry and oet C a p r e g d Betw d by cycl i h o r et an m pt re d po and ces a s rtist ng u inspi n - a that live April an setti ther pla e create o e s b k o l n c h i l s i i d r d k e t r w r n S bi lac rtwo ark a enny Adam ed by the taking p ric L ountry P see the a b r k a i l F p a t w is e C ved or ins l art as to l in th oetry mer he year. visua gallery, get invo a the p c e d ft ol to he nd pinh st day o bury cle S studio a cle Shed g y n i C e s s e Cy The ile art long Dew be u t the b will test and aphs in the Holm i o s n i m e V d . r a s r y y g s r o a o l h ro sbu phot ob C the s ty ac Dew ay. her B etween olargram erveloci d p a h r c b p s og ea d the at Hy cycle f the phot e an es - n’s daily prints o nwards g l a c p y o C ok Sun re the su ge-scale om May cebo r r u rk fa a P capt out for la earing f ry p ount Look centre ap he C t t i s i ev town in July. leas y on p i t Valle a park nform ore i om ycountry c m . r r l o g F o mb wsbur ct bl le.tu e proje -cyc .com/d e f i l k t o n o a b ://pl face http //www. : s http

Feb bury Co s Dew

8

Yorkshire Festival Events 2014

GDH Photos

D WOR E H ND T S EVENT U O AR 0 DAY IN 8

Andy Holgate Couch potato to Ironman Mon 2 June, 7.30pm Huddersfield Town Hall

Listen to author Andy Holgate talk about his inspirational journey from an unfit and overweight couch potato to triathlete and iron man. Andy will talk about his own way of approaching races, giving tips about what works for him and general advice about how to become a triathlete. Open to everyone whether you‘re already training to be a triathlete or don’t even exercise!

Tickets £2.50/Kirklees Passports and under 18s £2.00 www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls

Le Clog 8 A Tour of Dance 3 June - 10 July, 8-10pm

Various locations across Huddersfield and Holme Valley Slubbing Billy’s are a clog shod North West Morris side based in the real ale capital of the world and are dancing outside local breweries to warm up the cycle route. Come to watch the dancing and taste the local beers. All events are Tuesday evenings. www.slubbingbillys.co.uk

Yorkshire Festival Events 2014

9

G N I L C Y C

cle y c f o s t o l e t o h t g t e u o ’v e h g w u t o ias hr t s u h h c at ent w l. g r a n o i v l i n t c i s y e c ke part hire Fe h t r ta Fo ks r o t o Y s t e even ys of th da 100

Easy Ride

Sat 3 May, 10am Crow Nest Park, Dewsbury Starting from the café in Crow Nest Park, this easy ride to Bowling Park in Bradford takes riders along the Spen Valley Greenway NCN Route 66. Great for beginners and returners to cycling. Café stop half-way.

E: peteralph2001@fsmail.net T: 07771 545867

Wessenden King of the Hill

Weds 14th May, 6.30pm registration for a 7.30pm start Binn Road, Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6HG This 5k, 752ft elevation hill climb challenge is really quite simple. Start from the bottom of the Wessenden Valley, ride to the top and then back down again! Pay on the day - £2 www.teamoa.co.uk/--wessenden-king-of-the-hill.html T: info@teamoa.co.uk

10

Yorkshire Festival Events 2014

Breeze Bike Rides for women - Greenway Jaunt Sun 25 May, 9.30am Victoria Park, Cleckheaton

Explore the Spen Valley Greenway National Cycle Route on this steady ride open to women of all ages and cycling experience. https://www.goskyride.com/Breeze/Index

The Real Community Tour of Yorkshire Sat 31 May, 10am Start points across Kirklees

A free community bike ride for all abilities, with 3 different routes and over 20 different starting positions. We can provide you with a bike and the ride ends with a festival in St. George’s Square in Huddersfield. http://streetbikes.org.uk/ T: 07873 773417

Schools Cycling Time Trial Sat 7 - Sun 8 June, 10am Beaumont Park, Huddersfield

Come along and support local school children taking part in the Schools Cycling Time Trial in aid of MacMillan Trust. Cycling around the park, each of the four categories will be competing for their own Yellow Jersey as the fastest in their age group. The park’s facilities and café will be open all day along with a brass band playing in the bandstand.

T: 01484 425708 E: ann.denham@googlemail.com

Yorkshire Festival Events 2014

11

um Criteri

ve as e ali r m o c o nio set t s, se tre is essional h the n e c g n ity rof mun throu d tow ng p sfiel UK cycli ers race ne Com eed, r e d Hud eam of teur rid rsfield O high sp r , e a the c nior am rst Hudd exciting see the n ll ju fi i a for d e w e n h a in t is will b e which e circuit, illing, s t e thr stre ium. Th cle rac ound th r ing a r cy Crite circuit y times nt, creat e three ith d n b e w close race ma s per ev ere will nd 6pm, nd e h a s t u T r g u o . e ar lon rid cle min t 45 g specta starting . Come a ected to u o b g a d p in e en venin mov le ex l be fast- in the e ions at th of peop here wil d s s t t T d a n . fi t t n e d n n en sa ev pres the thou h the eve try out an irklees. e z i r c t p o h in K r wit blic t to wa ties chee e route r the pu portuni fo th op line tunities cycling t r o u r opp ore abo letou .uk/ v out m o g . lees .kirk w w w

One

Huddersfield R ace pm 6 , y Cycle l 4 Ju Fri

12

Yorkshire Festival Events 2014

If you prefer your cycling more extreme... ...how about a Mountain Bike challenge?

Colne Valley Mountain Bike Challenge

Pennine X Mountain Bike Challenge

The 30 mile route is a mixture of demanding off road terrain, local roads and lanes, set around the picturesque, postindustrial countryside of the Colne Valley in Huddersfield. The course travels through the heart of the ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ and ‘Where the Heart Is’ country. Open to anyone aged 12 or over, under 16s must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. Riders of all abilities are welcome.

Although a fun event, the course is challenging! £17 in advance, £22 on the day. Book early to guarantee your place.

The route covers approximately thirty miles of excellent mountain biking terrain travelling through the South Pennines of Yorkshire and Lancashire. About fifty percent of the route is off-road with many difficult but rewarding downhill sections, moorland single track and a few challenging uphills!! The event is open to anyone over the age of 12. Anyone under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Entry fee is £18. Places are limited to 200, so book early to avoid disappointment!

www.cvmbc.co.uk

www.penninex.co.uk

Sun 11 May, 9am Leymoor Cricket Club, Golcar

Sun 29 June, 8.30am The Shred Church, Slaithwaite

There is so much to fit into the days before the big weekend but remember that opportunities will continue for the rest of the year!

The West Yorkshire ‘go:cycling’ project offers free cycle training and bike maintenance sessions. If you are getting back on your bike after years, or want to learn to ride from scratch, then don’t hesitate to book yourself some training. www.wygocycling.com Kirklees, in partnership with British Cycling, brings you a programme of group leisure bike rides. These local Sky Ride events are graded Easy, Steady or Challenging depending on length, hilliness and if sections are traffic-free on our greenway network. There are also women only ‘Breeze’ rides led by volunteers. Search for the ride of your choice on the website. www.goskyride.com

Yorkshire Festival Events 2014

13

Yurt

uly J 7 r of n orkshire y o Y anne e m l M l l l The3 June -Holme Vxahibitions,.music and a Fri 1 ughout e a unique hwucbasfoerfeelt artwork o Thro rt will provteidrior will sh e Yu e in kshir ents. Th r o Y The unity ev om m ail.c com @gm 3 r e ist ary.l E: m

y of ner rtes i e cou ld Exam g a Im ersfie d Hud

with ay Fit D 2-2pm

ORD W E D TH EVENT N U ARO 0 DAYS IN 8

Andy

ate g Hol

n to raria cle with b i l n t fi cy o heat ent from un*, jog and family to

k uthor who whave a swfiomr the whorleen 50p c 1 e l , e Get15 Jun h Pool, C- the inspikraetitohneaolpapoArtgurneiatyt otopprotrhtuonlditeyrs and Child ly m on Sun boroug with Andy HorotlgtaaltkebyeArnaddyv,itcae an£d3t/iKpisr.klees Passpo 3-4p m o r ef ff sh n ss ilabl ets e fitne lowing a hand to o ay! Tick l ava o p o o t p s S e first step man. Folho’ll be on Father’s D ming swim w on th iron Take ete and l coaches together l y a h t t i n a v o i i i s tr ct nd a rofes halls the p to sport a town / n i k t u ge ov. es.g rkle i k . www

14

*

Yorkshire Festival Events 2014

A Holmfirth Breeze Sun 15 June, 11am Holmfirth town centre

Join Holmfirth Arts Festival for a creative and energetic response to the big event, with a community cycling performance of Mauricio Kagel’s Eine Brise (A Breeze), featuring 111 cyclists around Holmfirth town centre. An interactive symphony for bells and hooters, conducted by Barry Russell, will complete the celebrations. Join us! www.holmfirthartsfestival.co.uk

T

EVEN Y A D 100

University Summer Showcase concert Mon 16 June St Paul’s Hall, Huddersfield

The Summer Showcase concert features music

by French composers in the usual eclectic mixture of styles and periods and featuring The University ensembles including the Symphony Orchestra, Brass Band, Choir plus Solo and Chamber items. www.hud.ac.uk

Around the Word in 80 days

Thurs 3 April - Sat 21 June Across Kirklees Libraries Modern discoveries have enabled us to travel Around the Word in 80 Days! We challenge you to come to all our events - can it be done? Explore the world of words in Kirklees, journey between countries in your imagination, take a trip through time, pay a visit to a fictional criminal underground, hop on a bike or go for a walk, be transported by a story and freewheel into 80 days of discovery and adventure. The 80 day long festival has something for everyone. There’s more information about Around the Word in 80 Days events online. http://readkirklees.wordpress.com/atw80

Yorkshire Festival Events 2014

15

Also at the Packhorse Gallery and part of Tour de Force Celebrations

View of the Day Featuring beautiful places in Yorkshire, the Packhorse Gallery will be showcasing great pictures of places you may recognise or places you would love to visit in the future, all created by talented artists either from Yorkshire or currently living/ working here.

Featured Yorkshire Artist photograph: Yorkshire Festival 2014

Tour de Force Bicycle Orchestra

BE RT PA IT OF

Fri 20 June and Sat 21 June The Packhorse Gallery, Huddersfield Workshop places will be free but must be booked in advance.

Join hcmf// (Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival) in a series of free workshops to construct musical instruments from bicycles! Taking recycling to a whole new dimension, hcmf// and members of the Levenshulme Bicycle Orchestra will help you sonically explore your bicycle and facilitate the creation of new sounds and music through building instruments from bike parts. Instruments will include a Singing Wheel, Bicycle Thumb Piano, Handlebar Trumpet and Frame Harp.

No prior experience in musicianship, crafting or metalwork is needed, just enthusiasm and a sense of adventure! Each workshop group will learn to play their instruments and create music together to perform as a Bicycle Orchestra. This event will feature as part of the Yorkshire Festival 2014. www.hcmf.co.uk/Tour-de-Force-Bicycle-Orchestras

Each week the Packhorse Gallery will feature some of the great works by local artists. Artists such as Hayden Cockroft, who works with wire and recycled metal including cycle parts, creating fairies, dragons, motorbikes, instruments and animals will be on view.

Sketch Sessions The second Saturday of each month, until July, with a Yorkshire or cycle related theme. All are welcome from any skill level, amateur or professional and working in any media.

http://www.packhorsegallery.org

16

Yorkshire Festival Events 2014

Youth Gym - cycle ENT V E Y 0 DA 0 1 Challenge

Thurs 27 March - Sun 6 July The Zone, St Andrew’s Road, Huddersfield The Huddersfield Community Trust are challenging 8 to 16 year olds to join them at the Zone over the 100 days to the big weekend in July in an attempt to cycle 3656km on the gym’s spinning bikes. That’s the equivalent of the whole of the Tour de France! The total target will be reached as a combined effort but there’s opportunities to record your own tally and enter an individual, age related competition and appear in the Youth Gym record books. The challenge is also to primary and secondary schools across Kirklees with prizes for individuals and whole schools being offered, including the opportunity to ‘win’ a school visit from Huddersfield Giants as well as free yearly memberships for the Youth Gym. Register your interest in the Youth Gym’s Challenge E: youth.gym@thezone.uk.com

Festival of Yorkshire Art Thurs 27 March - Sun 6 July AC Gallery, Huddersfield

ENT

Y EV A D 100

A wide selection of regional artists on display, with a focus on artwork celebrating the sport of cycling. Specially produced limited editions, unique glassware, original art and much more. www.acgallery.co.uk

Tour of Infinite Possibility Sun 22 June Holmfirth

Firmly believing that anyone can play music, Hope & Social are big-hearted musicians and are issuing an open invitation as they march around Yorkshire rehearsing for the finale - 12 shows in 12 magnificent locations along the route of the Grand Départ - on a pedal-powered stage. Come and join them in Holmfirth on day four of their tour as they visit Holmfirth on their way from Elland to Sheffield. www.hopeandsocial.co.uk/tip http://festival.yorkshire.com/events/the-tour-of-infinitepossibility Photo: Yorkshire Festival

Yorkshire Festival Events 2014

17

Wearable art inspired by cycling, recycling and up-cycling Sun 22 and 29 June, 10am-4pm Holmfirth Indoor Market

Alongside the very best in art, design and contemporary craft for sale and commission is a celebration of wearable art inspired by cycling, recycling and up-cycling. Wearable sculptures, installations, live music, café area, interactive areas and more. Original artworks direct from the artists and makers. Different artists each Sunday. With a large scale sculpture being created on the day, interactive areas for visitors to get involved in plus prizes for the best dressed artist or visitor wearing their own creations on the day inspired by cycling, recycling and up-cycling. www.artmarkets.co.uk

ORD W E D TH EVENT N U ARO 0 DAYS IN 8 ne,

Ju 8 1 Wed m p 7.30 bles, Bram firth anda olmdirector, JulhieerALmost Bocye H pm rsfield Writer ancd talks aboeunts at Lawren 0 acer 3 .

R 7 ie Boyi 27 Junea, tre, Huderdgeteic wioldncaaltcyroisuisth. x BRoBakacotelwreybeTfhoereatirteo.p Lost25 - Fr tley Thecer used to btheeabnreinnk oilfyaLpinedrsa, assaerpilaalntato gte,t Wed ence Ba Festival. SigehatntaRxainspneccotuorraogned boyokthse, SweanFhraatncchee. Thoatth’serfiignhish? b e e e t Lawartion of the. NYoorwkshhei’sr acnycolevemrwecehgaaniccl,oasnedr laomoktaotrhideer thheedT.oWuirlldhe make it es kin leb pro dre ling In ce d on cyc e, an ex- from ta youthful lers in th l m d e i o a u k r h l a o t l C ho ulfi bike on ac s £6 distr will f ing to er 26 Turn r keen to rack. He lbeit on a d n u t e a off / evad back on istance, ns £2 o d fe i i l s e s s h i e h gt conc goin £10 / he’s , 2 1 14, £ ts: £ Ticke g bt.or .thel w w w

18

Yorkshire Festival Events 2014

Up and Down Hill Fri 27 June, 1.30pm Bridgewood Centre, Armitage Bridge

ARTiSAN

Fri 27 June, 7.30-9.30pm Emmanuel Church, Shelley Sat 28 June, 11am-5pm Shelley Village Hall and the Flying Ferret

Xylosound presents an original multi-cultural song cycle that celebrates the wonderful landscape in Kirklees. The Finale Performance will feature Xylosound Orchestra, Abatimbo Burundi Drummers, poet Adam Strickson, Satellite Arts and local singers. Music and writing workshops with elderly people and adults with learning needs will lead up to the finale performance in Armitage Bridge.

Workshop programme May/June

BE RT PA IT OF

andy@satellitearts.org.uk T: 01484 848072

Saturday is the main event with French themed and dressed street market and a heap of local talent with a French flavour as well as crafts and local produce. Saturday also has great children’s events including Best Dressed Bike, street entertainment, face painting and bouncy castle.

Friday evening is the Art Market preview from 7.30pm, where advanced sales can be made on the night.

Tickets £5 (accompanied children free).

Shelley Re-cycle

Shelley Green from June An original sculpture produced by Dorothy Burkinshaw and Paul Asquith using old discarded bike parts donated by the community. To be situated on Shelley Green as a temporary feature for the Festival.

The Re-cycle sculpture will be at the two main roads through the village as we celebrate the spirit of the Grand Départ plus a large static installation as part of the Art Exhibition - the roadside pieces will be in place in the run-up to the ARTisan art and craft market weekend on Fri 27 - Sat 28 June.

Yorkshire Festival Events 2014

A Celebration of Yorkshire Landscapes Fri 27 June - Sat 12 July The North Light Gallery, Armitage Bridge

Celebrating the route taken by the Grand Départ in Yorkshire, Anna Todd’s students are creating a series of paintings in the form of retro ‘railway posters’ depicting the main destinations along the route from York to Sheffield. www.northlightgallery.org.uk

19

Fields of Vision

Holmfirth Landscapes Location and dates to be confirmed Fields of Vision comprises a series of huge, grass-based, land art installations forming a trail through the stunning South Pennines landscape - the backdrop to Day II of the Yorkshire Grand DĂŠpart. Internationally renowned, Halifax born, Catherine Bertola will use the unifying theme of water and its influence on life and land to create a landscape piece in the hills above Holmfirth.

The site has the vantage point which will allow viewers to stop in safety to enjoy the installation and reflect on the artists’ work and the wider landscape setting. www.pennineprospects.co.uk

20

Yorkshire Festival Events 2014

T R A ÉP D D

N A GR

D N E K

E E W

d of n e k wee ng for e h t oss re looki ngs r c a ning o if you’ part swi n! e p p re ha e race. S Grand Dé s going o o m ei th e’s he Ther uly than before t what els J o ’s 4 - 6 thing to d s… here e e som gh Kirkle throu

Yorkshire Festival Events 2014

>>>

21

Hypervelocity

Wed 2 - Sun 6 July From the streets of Huddersfield to the summit of Holme Moss Artists are preparing a mischievous takeover of Huddersfield. Look out for playful surprises like Carole Beavis’s willow sculptures - and don’t miss the unveiling in St George’s Square of a highly secretive project promising to bring a French rural idyll to a very Yorkshire town square.

Follow the route of the Grand Départ up to Holme Moss summit where the weekend’s race stage ends, to see the hundred flags produced by community groups with artist Wendy Meadley, framing the sunset.

When Saturday morning arrives so will the street performers and dancers with a celebration of physicality including dance, theatre, circus, aerial and more.

Saturday and Sunday will have big screens in St George’s Square showing the race, Festival films and some of the other weekend’s sporting events - Wimbledon Finals, British Grand Prix and may be even a world cup quarter final! During the evening, films suitable for all the family will be shown.

Make a day or evening of it and grab some tasty and no doubt unusual eats from the Food & Drink Festival stalls lining the streets around St George’s Square.

One thing is for certain - no two days will be the same! www.kirklees.gov.uk/letour

Cleckheaton Folk Festival

Fri 4 July - Sun 6 July Cleckheaton Town Hall and assorted venues around Cleckheaton Now in its 27th year, Cleckheaton Folk Festival has a strong Yorkshire feel to celebrate the cycling weekend in Yorkshire. There’s a range of ticketed concerts throughout the weekend, along with a variety of free fringe events, outdoor entertainment and a Sunday family fun day.

Amongst the many artists appearing over the weekend are Blackwater, Bruce Baillie, Gavine Davenport Band, Hissyfit, Martha Tilston and the Scientists, The Morning After and Winter Wilson www.cleckheatonfolkfestival.org

22

Yorkshire Festival Events 2014

Farnley Fest Scarecrow Trail and Beer Festival

Fri 4 - Sun 6 July, Farnley Tyas Make the most of the big weekend with Farnley Fest. A Great British BBQ is served every day, 3pm-6pm at the Golden Cock, with live music at 6pm Friday, 3pm Saturday and 4pm Sunday. The Scarecrow Trail opens at 1.30pm on Saturday 5 July, starting at Field Lane and finishing at the Golden Cock. For every trail map purchased you’ll receive a free coffee or tea and cupcake served by a real life scarecrow! There’s also the chance to bid for the Farnley Fest Scarecrow in a charity auction at 6pm on Sunday 6 July. Temporary parking will be available in Field Lane for the duration of the Trail. www.farnleyestates.co.uk/FarnleyFest

Thurstonland fun weekend Day 1 Day 2 Sat 5 July 11am-2.30pm Thurstonland Village

Sun 6 July, 7.30-9pm St Thomas’ Church, The Green

The Thurstonland Village Association presents a day of painting and photography exhibitions with “The Race” and “Wheels” as the theme along at Thurstonland School.

Includes BBQ, a bar, craft displays and produce stalls.

A concert of Faure’s Requiem and a “Les Mis” medley T: 01484 660661

French Opera Spectacular - Bizet’s Carmen Sat 5 July, 6pm Huddersfield Town Hall

Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates with Le Grand Opera! SPO in conjunction with Focus Opera are bringing opera to Huddersfield with a fully staged production of Bizet’s Carmen - the fiery tale of love, jealousy and betrayal - not to be missed in this unique weekend of French culture. www.kirklees.gov/townhalls

Yorkshire Festival Events 2014

23

le big weekend - Honley Style Sat 5 - Sun 6 July People’s Park and around Honley Watch the race pass live during a full weekend of entertainment for all the family with Honley coming together in a big celebration. Activities include a Craft and Food Fayre offering the best of Yorkshire, with live entertainment throughout to entertain the whole family in the People’s Park.

Craft and food market - 10am-4pm both days Music Festival - Sat 12 - 10pm, Sun after the race has passed

Sat 5 July, 10am Honley Village Hall Spend the day before the race at a variety of French themed activities to celebrate Honley featuring on the route. Start the morning off with a gentle game of Petanque (Boules - will be available to borrow). Before grabbing your seat for the evening’s film, a BBQ will be available between 2 - 5.30pm.

At 7pm a double bill of films begins. Starting with an eight minute short T’ Batley Faust is a humorous, animated film about a mean-spirited industrial tycoon who sells his soul to the Devil in exchange for his lost youth. Set in Batley, it is a version of the Faust legend and based on a story by William Beaumont.

The main feature is the multi award winning animated comedy family film “Belleville Rendez-Vous”. When her grandson is kidnapped during the Tour de France, Madame Souza and her beloved pooch Bruno team up with the Belleville Sisters - an aged song-and-dance team from the days of Fred Astaire - to rescue him.

From April - Advance tickets £4.50/Children £3 £5/£3.50 on the door.

Limited seats available - booking is advised. www.honleyvillagetrust.org.uk

Feast of Local Food and Fun

Sun 6 July, 10am-3pm Stirley Farm, Berry Brow, Huddersfield Walk, cycle or take the train to the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s 140 acre Stirley Community Farm at the foot of Castle Hill.

Join us for a host of family friendly crafts and activities; feast on locally grown food then saunter back down through the fields to watch the race. www.ywt.org.uk/stirley-community-farm

24

Two concerts in one day with Huddersfield Philharmonic Sun 6 July Holmfirth Fire Station

Catch Huddersfield Phil on tour and enjoy a roadside concert before and after the riders pass through Holmfirth. Hear Huddersfield’s own orchestra perform a selection of classical and popular music designed to keep your toes tapping and your hands clapping. Music from the movies, TV themes and Classic FM favourites, plus items from our current concert season.

Yorkshire Festival Events 2014

HFF_2014_Poster_05.pdf

1

28/02/2014

16:54

Holmfirth Film Festival Sat 5 July, 6-10pm Holmfirth Centre

A cornucopia of old and new cycling films, French classics, never-seen-before and forgotten gems on a big screen. Celebrating the climax the Yorkshire Festival. Full details nearer the date www.holmfirthfilmfestival.co.uk

Centenary Walk on the Wagstaff Trail Holmfirth

The Harold Wagstaff Trail begins at the bottom of Dunford Road, close to the centre of Holmfirth and celebrates the centenary of Harold’s greatest match, the ‘Rorke’s Drift Test’ of 4 July 1914. Wagstaff inspired a GB team, reduced at one point to nine men, to an incredible 14-6 victory over Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

The Trail visits locations in and around Holmfirth and includes stunning and extensive views of the surrounding area that were significant in the life of Harold Wagstaff, one of Huddersfield’s greatest-ever sportsmen. Born at Underbank in 1891, a brilliant northern union (rugby league) centre three quarter, he captained Huddersfield’s Team of All Talents to all four trophies in 1914-15 and two GB tours of Australasia.

BE RT PA IT OF

Community Cycling Jersey

Sun 6 July Front Car Park, Bridge Mills, Holmfirth On display on the route of the Grand Départ will be a Giant Community Cycling Jersey in King of the Mountain Colours made up of 72 squares, 1 metre x 1 metre, each one uniquely made by the local community and pulled together by Friend to Friend. www.friendtofriend.org.uk

Pick the trail guide up from tourist information centres in Kirklees.

Yorkshire Festival Events 2014

25

Thousands lined the streets of Dewsbury town centre to view the amazing aerial show for this year’s Spirit which began Kirklees’ Yorkshire Festival events.

More for you to see, hear and enjoy See HowThey Run

Yummy Family Fun Days An Evening with Lesley Garrett and Honley Male Voice Choir

Studio Theatre Dewsbury

7.30 pm

Northfield Hall Sheepridge

Fri 30 May

Hope Bank Works Honley

Sat 31 May 10.30 -4pm

Huddersfield Town Hall

Summer Favourites!

Huddersfield Town Hall

Golden Jubilee Youth Concert

Huddersfield Town Hall

Face the Music and Dance

Holmbridge Parish Hall

26

Thurs 1 Sat 10 May

Sat 31 May 7pm

Sat 14 June 7.30pm

Thurs 15 June 4pm

Sat 21 Jun 7.30pm

Dewsbury Arts Group present Philip King’s classic English Farce set in the 1940’s. With accompanying art exhibition

www.dewsburyartsgroup.info

Bring your picnic for a family fun day with a yummy theme!

Children 0-8

www.telltalehearts.co.uk

Lesley Garrett is back with Honley Male Voice Choir for a major concert at Huddersfield Town Hall

www.honleymvc.co.uk

Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra close their season with Elgar, Alwyn and Rachmaninov. Tickets £11.50 £17 plus concessions

www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls

Yorkshire Cancer Research concert with young people of Huddersfield

www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls

Vocal Expressions Ladies Choir host an evening of music from the 1930s and 40’s including guests Holme Valley Big Band. Tickets £10 inc light supper

www.vocalexpressions.co.uk/ calendar

Yorkshire Festival Events 2014

ist edal y ld m ic go e courtes p m d Oly imag rtson an e ms e Ada ifer Rob from th a l o er nn n.

Nic of Je e Fletch exhibitio Lynn de Me’ a M shire ‘York

Yorkshire Traction Honley Band

St Mary’s Church

Sat 21 June

Honley

7.30pm

Huddersfield Philharmonic

Huddersfield Parish Church

Sat 21 June

Huddersfield Voices

Huddersfield Parish Church

Sun 22 June

City of Angels

Studio Theatre Dewsbury

Deighton Carnival

Deighton Centre

7.30 pm

2.30pm Thurs 26 June Sat 5 July 7.30 pm

Sat 28 June

Honley Summerfest

Honley Junior School

Alpha-Arts

Beaumont Park Huddersfield

Sun 29 June

Diversion on Route

The North Light Gallery Armitage Bridge

Fri 4 Sun 27 July

Yorkshire Festival Events 2014

Sat 28 June 3pm to 8pm

1-5pm

An evening of popular Brass Band music from old classics to modern movie scores. Tickets £5

liz.illidge@hotmail.co.uk

Huddersfield Philharmonic bring you an evening of music from Tchaikovsky and Beethoven

ruth@tardiscottage.co.uk

Music from Stage to Screen

hdas@btinternet.com

Dewsbury Arts Group bring you a musical with all the glamour and treachery of 1940’s Hollywood.

With an accompanying Art Exhibition

www.dewsburyartsgroup.info

The 13th Deighton Carnival. A fun packed family day out full of traditional carnival activities and events

www.freshhorizons.org.uk

Music and Community Arts festival for the whole family.

Enjoy arts exhibitions, microbrewery refreshments, children’s games and rides and lots more

linda@headstogether.org

Traditional West African music, drumming, dance, vocals, arts & crafts, Zumba

soundjata_africa4all@live.co.uk

An exhibition of over 200 works of art not previously exhibited by Leeds Fine Artists

barton415@btinternet.com

27

KIRKLEES COUNCIL PRESENTS...

Hypervelocity

Wed 2 - Sun 6 July From the streets of Huddersfield to the summit of Holme Moss One thing is for certain... no two days will be the same! www.kirklees.gov.uk/letour see page 22 for more details