What's going on around the region
WHAT'S going on around the region over the next few days.
Todmorden
An Anne Lister exhibition organised by the West Yorkshire Archive Service in Calderdale runs at Todmorden Library until June 26. The exhibition will be an introduction to her life and lesbian loves. There will also be a book sale at the library on Friday June 11.
The next Oak over 50s 'Drop-in Friday' will take place at Central Methodist Church on June 11 from 10am until 3pm. Tai Chi sessions take place at Yew Tree Court, Walsden, on Fridays from 9.40am until 10.40am. Chair-based Dru Yoga sessions are held at Roomfield House on Tuesdays from 2-3pm. The 'Easey peasey computers' course runs on Wednesdays at the Acorn Centre. For more information, call 01706 813969.
The next Todmorden Walkabout will take place on Monday June 14, beginning at 11am outside the Acorn Centre and lasting about an hour. New walkers are asked to arrive at 10.45am. For more information, contact walk leader Karen Andrews on 01706 819118 or Louise Castro on 01706 819617.
An Age Concern lunch club is held at Walsden Cricket Club every Tuesday at 12 noon. A two course meal, plus tea and coffee, is available for 3.25. Age Concern volunteers can collect people attending for the first time. For more information, call Rachael or Catherine on 01706 817926.
hebden bridge
HX7 Jazz presents the Sam Crockatt Quartet at the Trades Club tonight (Thursday). The band's album 'Howeird' won the 2009 Parliamentary Jazz Award for best album. Other events in the coming week include Music Always Demands Movement with special guest Meat Katie on Friday June 11 and a Football Special on Saturday June 12. For more information, call 01422 845265 or visit www.tradesclub.info.
The 'Be The Change Symposium' will take place at Holme Street Arts Centre on Saturday June 12 from 10am until 5.30pm. The interactive workshop will look at how to create an environmentally sustainable, socially just and spiritually fulfilling human presence on Earth. Tickets are available from Hebden Bridge Tourist Information Centre on 01422 843831.
'Singing for health and fun' sessions run every Tuesday at Mytholm Meadows, Church Lane, from 1-2pm. No experience is necessary. The classes are free to people aged over 50. Tea and biscuits are served afterwards. For more information, call 01422 330533 or 01422 842093.
An eight-mile walk from Haworth to Hebden Bridge will be held on Wednesday June 16. Meet Jeff at the bus stop at Hebden Bridge train station to catch the 500 service to Haworth and walk back to Hebden Bridge. A packed lunch and bus fare and required. To book a place, call 01422 844518.
mytholmroyd
A 'Ramble 'n' Rave' will take place at Mytholmroyd Community Centre on Friday June 11. Organised by members of Mytholmroyd Scout Group, the evening will begin at 6pm with a treasure hunt, followed by a barbecue at 8.30pm and live music from 9pm. Admission is 5 per family or 2 per person.
ripponden
The next Calderdale Heritage Walk will be 'Ryburn and Baitings' on Sunday June 13. The walk will look at farming, early industry, old roads, the moors and interesting buildings. No dogs are allowed on the walk. Meet David Nortcliffe at the Ryburn Reservoir car park, off the A58, at 2.15 pm. For more information, visit www.CalderdaleHeritageWalks.org.uk.
halifax
The National Youth Jazz Orchestra comes to the Victoria Theatre tonight (Thursday). Some of the country's best young musicians will perform an evening of jazz standards. For more information, contact the box office on 01422 351158 or visit www.victoriatheatre.co.uk.
Germaine Greer brings her 'Forty years of feminism and fun' show to Square Chapel on Friday June 11. Audience members will have a chance to ask her questions. For more information, contact the box office on 01422 349422 or visit www.squarechapel.co.uk.
Halifax Thespians present 'A Streetcar named Desire' at the Playhouse from June 12-19. Tennessee Williams' play depicts the conflict between a fading southern belle from an old colonial family and the brash, tough, lower class society into which her sister has married. For more information, contact the box office on 01422 365998.
huddersfield
The Lawrence Batley Theatre presents Bach Reloaded on Friday June 11. Double bassist Jenni Molloy's innovative and original compositions have been inspired by some of Bach's rhythms and melodic ideas. For more information, contact the box office on 01484 430528 or visit www.lawrencebatleytheatre.co.uk.
bradford
'Gifts', an exhibition of digital collages by Marina de Stacpoole, opens at Gallery II at the University of Bradford on Friday June 11. For more information, call 01274 233365 or visit www.brad.ac.uk/gallery.
Joe Longthorne will perform at St George's Hall on Saturday June 12. His repertoire of voices includes hundreds of the world's top singers such as Shirley Bassey. For more information, contact the box office on 01274 432000 or visit www.bradford-theatres.co.uk.
leeds
West Yorkshire Playhouse's new production of Noel Coward's classic drama 'Hay Fever' opens on Friday June 11. Maggie Steed will take on the role of Judith Bliss. For more information, contact the box office on 0113 2137700 or visit www.wyp.org.uk.
Several bands will perform in parks around the Leeds area on Sunday afternoon, June 13, as part of Leeds International Concert Season's summer bands series. For more information, call 0113 2478336 or visit www.leedsconcertseason.com.
'Strictly Come Dancing' professional dancer Brendan Cole comes to the Grand Theatre on June 15 and 16 as part of his new tour. He will be joined by a 12-piece live band, two singers and some former 'Strictly' professionals. For more information, contact the box office on 0844 8482705 or visit www.leedsgrandtheatre.com.
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