What's going on around the area
THINGS to do and see and places to go over the next few days.
Todmorden
The next Oak over 50s 'Drop-in Friday' will take place at Central Methodist Church on August 27 from 10am until 3pm. Activities include line dancing, sequence dancing, Tai Chi, board games, singing, the knitting clinic and 'writing for everyone' sessions. Refreshments including soup and a ploughman's platter are available. Tai Chi sessions also take place at Yew Tree Court, Walsden, on Fridays at 9.40am. Chair-based Dru Yoga sessions are held at Roomfield House on Tuesdays at 2pm. For more information, call 01706 813969.
Fans of cricket and curry will find both at Walsden Cricket Club on Friday August 27. A twenty20 match featuring several Sri Lankan professionals and leading league players will be followed by a curry provided by Walsden professional Duminda Perera. There will also be a chance to win a London hotel voucher and a signed Sri Lankan international shirt. The event begins at 5pm.
The next Todmorden Walkabout will take place on August 29. The fortnightly Sunday walks, which explore local towpaths and lower hills, start at 11.15am outside Morrison's main entrance and last about two hours. New walkers are asked to arrive at 11am. For more information, contact walk leader Karen Andrews on 01706 819118 or Louise Castro on 01706 819617.
Besses O' Th' Barn Band will perform in Centre Vale Park on Sunday August 29 as part of the Centre Stage Festival of Brass. The concert will run from 3-5pm. Light refreshments will be available on the day and there is ample space for a picnic. For more information, visit www.atouchofbrass.org.
An Age Concern lunch club is held at Walsden Cricket Club every Tuesday at 12 noon. A two course meal, tea and coffee is available for 3.25. Age Concern staff and volunteers can collect people attending for the first time. For more information, contact Rachael or Catherine on 01706 817926.
The Upper Calder Valley Walking Group will be going on an eight-mile walk at Grasmere and Silver How on Wednesday September 1. For more information, contact walk leaders Maureen Davies on 01422 822841 or Anne Parker on 01422 357597, or for general information about the group contact David Rawson on 01422 884748.
Todmorden Choral Society's opening rehearsal of the new season will be held at Central Methodist Church on Wednesday September 1 at 7.30pm. The society is beginning to prepare for a busy 12 months including performances of Vivaldi's 'Gloria' and Handel's 'Messiah'. All welcome.
Hebden Bridge
On August 29, HX7 Jazz Club brings back the Sunday lunchtime jazz sessions, starting with an inaugural line-up including Atholl Ransome, Gary Boyle, Bruce Reid, Jonathan Hartley and Brian Acton. Both events take place at the Trades Club. For more information, call 01422 845265 or visit www.hx7jazz.com.
Performers at the Trades Club in the coming week include Daevid Allen and the Magick Brothers on Friday August 27, the Mojito Salsa Band on Saturday August 28 as part of an all day salsa event, and a Bank Holiday chill out afternoon on Sunday August 30. For more information, call 01422 845265 or visit www.tradesclub.info.
Hebden Bridge Camera Club's 2010 exhibition of members' photography from the last 12 months opens at the Arts Festival Shop, Albert Street, on Saturday August 28. The exhibition, which runs until September 5, is open daily from 11am until 4.30pm. Free admission.
The World On Your Doorstep August Bank Holiday Fundraising Bonanza will take place on August 29 and 30. Acts performing at the event at the Trades Club include Australian Matt Gresham, local bands Fat Rascals and Electric Gypsys, and the Az Kabile Arabic dancers from Todmorden. For more information, visit www.worldonyourdoorstep.blogspot.com.
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart star in 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' at the Picture House from August 29-31. In the latest instalment of the film series, Bella and Edward have been reunited but their forbidden love is threatened as Victoria continues to seek her revenge. Also showing in the coming week is 'The Karate Kid' and 'Coco and Igor'. For more information, call 01422 842807 or visit www.hbph.co.uk.
Littleborough
The Littleborough Arts Festival gets underway on Sunday August 29. This year, in addition to the art and photographic exhibitions, there will be a wide range of workshops and an arts and craft market. There will also be a magical music extravaganza featuring Hebden Bridge Samba Band and Littleborough Brass Band. For more information, call 01706 378481 or 01282 779281.
Colne
The Great British R and B Festival will be held over the Bank Holiday weekend. The festival, which is celebrating its 21st anniversary this year, will see a record 600 artistes perform authentic electric blues, rock, jazz and acoustic sets. For more information, contact the box office on 01282 661234.
Sowerby bridge
Walkers will visit sites associated with both the Wainhouse and Edwards families during a Calderdale Heritage Walk on Monday August 30. Meet Ed Westbrook by the statue at the Sowerby Bridge canal basin entrance at 2.15pm. For more information, visit www.CalderdaleHeritageWalks.org.uk.
Halifax
PlayFest presents 'Carnival' at Eureka from Friday August 27 until September 5. Visitors can join in a sun and samba themed end to the summer holidays with activities including a carnival parade, live music and dancing. For more information, call 01422 330069 or visit www.eureka.org.uk.
Halifax Thespians present 'Tons of Money' at the Playhouse from August 31 until September 4. In the comedy adapted by Alan Ayckbourn, debts are mounting for Aubrey and Louise. Then an inheritance suggests a wheeze, which starts a spiral of farcical events, leaving stylish Aubrey looking ragged. For more information, contact the box office on 01422 365998.
The first of four Quaker Quests organised by Halifax Quakers will be held at Halifax Meeting House, 5b Clare Road, on Wednesday September 1 at 6.30pm. The topic for discussion will be Quakers and silence.
Brighouse
Souled As Seen will provide the music for a Tamla Motown/Soul Night at the Ritz Ballroom on Friday August 27 from 7.45pm. There will be a Rock and Roll Night with The Class of '58 on Saturday August 28 from 7.45pm. For more information, call 01484 720058 or visit www.ritzballroombrighouse.co.uk.
Rishworth
'Rishworth's hidden corners' will be the next Calderdale Heritage Walk on Sunday August 29. The walk has been included in the 2010 programme by popular request after a gap of three years. Meet Anne Kirker at Rishworth turning circle on the A672 at 2.15pm. For more information, visit www.CalderdaleHeritageWalks.org.uk.
Leeds
Honeysuckle Weeks stars in 'Witness for the Prosecution' at the Grand Theatre from August 30 until September 4. Agatha Christie's courtroom drama is set in a world where everyone seems to be harbouring a dark secret. For more information, contact the box office on 0844 8482705 or visit www.leedsgrandtheatre.com.
Several bands will perform in parks around the Leeds area on Sunday afternoon, August 29, as part of Leeds International Concert Season's summer bands series. For more information, call 0113 2478336 or visit www.leedsconcertseason.com.
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