What's on around the region
THINGS to do and see and places to go over the next few days around the region.
Todmorden
The next Oak over 50s 'Drop-in Friday' will take place at Central Methodist Church on July 30 from 10am until 3pm. Activities include line and sequence dancing, Tai Chi, board games, singing, crafts, 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 from 9.40am until 10.40am. Chair-based Dru Yoga sessions are held at Roomfield House on Tuesdays from 2-3pm. For more information, call 01706 813969.
The next Todmorden Walkabout will take place on August 1. 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.
Flixton Band will perform a concert at the bandstand in Centre Vale Park on Sunday August 1 as part of the Centre Stage Festival of Brass. The concert begins at 3pm. Light refreshments will be available and there is ample space for a picnic. For more information, visit www.atouchofbrass.org.
Children up to age 11 can take part in den making activities in Centre Vale Park on Monday August 2 during an event organised by the Upper Valley Extended Services team. It will run from 10am until 11.30am. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact Fiona Brown on 07799 861161.
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 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 a seven-mile 'Around Goathland' walk on Wednesday August 4. For more information, contact walk leaders Shirley Abbott or Vera Costello on 01706 814016 or for general information about the group, contact David Rawson on 01422 884748.
Hebden Bridge
The Upper Valley Extended Services team has organised a giant paper event at Hebden Bridge Methodist Church on Friday July 30. Children aged up to 11 can take part in various arts and crafts activities between 10am and 11.30am. Children must be accompanied by an adult. To book a place, call 01706 548140.
Catch the latest Shrek film at the Picture House from Friday July 30. In 'Shrek Forever After', the ogre becomes a domesticated family man instead of scaring villagers away like he used to. For more information, call 01422 842807 or visit www.hbph.co.uk.
Loonaloop, a live Australian electro dance band, come to the Trades Club on Friday July 30. The band draws on influences including drum and bass, trance, house and electronica. Other events in the coming week incude Damo Suzuki of Can on Saturday July 31, and Becky Unthank singing workshops on August 3 and 4. For more information, call 01422 845265 or visit www.tradesclub.info.
The Calderdale Heritage Guides Association will lead a two hour walk looking at the Rochdale Canal in Hebden Bridge on Saturday July 31. The walk will look at the canal's impact on the development of the town. Meet Ed Westbrook at the Old Bridge on Bridge Gate at 2.15pm. To book, call 07772 603608.
Six authors will perform at Hebden Bridge Town Hall on Sunday August 1 as part of a national literature tour. Suzanne Batty, Anne Caldwell, Nell Farrell, Char March, Clare Shaw and River Wolton, who have written 'Some Girls' Mothers', will share their stories of how the mother/daughter relationship colours women's lives. The performance starts at 5pm. Tickets priced 3 are available on the door.
Youngsters can take part in 'Fruity fun' activities at Old Town School on Tuesday August 3. The event, organised by the Upper Valley Extended Services team, is for children aged up to 11 and runs from 10am until 11.30am. Children must be accompanied by an adult. To book a place, call 01706 548140.
Children aged up to 11 can explore Calder Holmes Park on a treasure hunt organised by the Upper Valley Extended Services team on Thursday August 5. The activity will run from 10am until 11.30am. Children must be accompanied by an adult. To book a place, call 01706 548140.
Littleborough
Kayak taster sessions will take place at Hollingworth Lake on Friday July 30 between 10am and 12 noon. The sessions, which are available for seven to 18-year-olds, will be delivered by experienced instructors from Hollingworth Lake Activity Centre. To book, call 07772 603608.
Halifax
Eureka! will be transformed into a seaside resort from July 31 as part of the museum's PlayFest programme. Visitors can enjoy the summer experience with dancing on the beach, limbo competitions and donkey rides, as well as pirate-themed activities. For more information, call 01422 330069 or visit www.eureka.org.uk.
Celebrate Yorkshire Day by taking part in a range of activities at Shibden Hall on Sunday August 1 from 1-4pm. Visitors can have a go at Tudor dancing and create their very own Yorkshire rose.
The next Calderdale Heritage Walk will be an exploration of history on the south side of Shelf on Sunday August 1. The walk will be mainly rural along country lanes looking at some old farms and halls. Meet Mary Twentyman at Shelf Hall Park car park, off Bridle Stile, at 2.15pm. For more information, visit www.CalderdaleHeritageWalks.org.uk.
Bradford
Buddy Greco, the last remaining original member of the celebrated Rat Pack, stars in 'Swinging Las Vegas' at St George's Hall on Friday July 30. The show also features Lezlie Anders with her salute to the music of Peggy Lee, David Alacey's The Rat Pack Is Back, the Buddy Greco Allstars and the Flamingo Las Vegas Showgirls. For more information, contact the box office on 01274 432000 or visit www.bradford-theatres.co.uk.
Leeds
Martin Shaw and Jenny Seagrove star in 'The Country Girl' at the Grand Theatre from August 2-7. The show is the story of a washed-up actor who is offered a comeback chance to star in the next Broadway play by a young director. For more information, contact the box office on 0844 8482705 or visit www.leedsgrandtheatre.com.
Manchester
Postman Pat and friends will be live on stage at the Opera House in 'A very special mission' on August 4. A storm hits Pencaster, throwing a royal visit into doubt. Can Postman Pat and his trusty sidekick Jess the cat save the day? For more information, contact the box office on 0161 8281700.
Visitors to Manchester Museum's Animal Life One Gallery can have a look at a range of creatures including a sperm whale skeleton, a polar bear and a tiger at an exhibition running until September 6. There are several other exhibitions, plus numerous children's activities taking place over the summer holidays. For more information, call 0161 2752634 or visit www.manchester.ac.uk/museum.
'A World Observed', a retrospective tracing Dorothy Bohm's photographic career across six decades and several continents, runs at Manchester Art Gallery until August 30. Her photographs range from vintage black and white portraits to colourful images of contemporary life. For more information, call 0161 2358888 or visit www.manchestergalleries.org.
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