What's going on around the region
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 March 26 from 10am until 3pm. Activities include line dancing, Tai Chi, board games, singing, crafts and a knitting clinic. 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 Sunday March 28, starting at 11.15am outside Morrison's main entrance and lasting 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.
An Easter Hunt organised by the Upper Valley Extended Services team at Todmorden Children's Centre will take place in Centre Vale Park on Wednesday March 31 from 10am until 11.30am. The event is free for children aged under 11 but they must be accompanied by an adult.
Hebden Bridge
Chumbawumba return to the Trades Club tonight (Thursday) to perform songs from their new album ABCDEFG. The band will be joined by Belinda O'Hooley and Heidi Tidow. Other performers in the coming week include Chris Helme on Friday March 26, and Hazel O'Connor and The Bluja Project on Saturday March 27. For more information, call 01422 845265 or visit www.tradesclub.info.
An Easter Hunt organised by the Upper Valley Extended Services team at Hebden Vale Children's Centre will take place in Calder Holmes Park on Monday March 29 from 2pm until 3.30pm. The event is free for children aged under 11 but they must be accompanied by an adult.
Colin Firth stars in 'A Single Man' at the Picture House from March 30 until April 1. The film is the story of George Falconer, a 52-year-old college professor who is struggling to find meaning to his life after the death of his long time partner. Several other films are also showing in the coming week. For more information, call 01422 842807 or visit www.hebdenbridge-picturehouse.co.uk.
'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.
Mytholmroyd
'Walk With Me', meditations of the way of the cross in musical and visual presentation, will be held at St Michael's Parish Church on Sunday March 28 at 6.30pm.
Colne
Manchester Camerata return to the Muni tonight (Thursday) for an evening titled 'The Romantic Piano'. The ensemble will be joined by renowned pianist and chamber musician, Martin Roscoe, for a rare performance of the chamber arrangement of Chopin's most famous piano concerto and Schubert's 'Trout Quintet'. For more information, contact the box office on 01282 661234 or visit www.themuni.co.uk.
Halifax
‘Avoid slaughter to Jerusalem’, an 11-mile walk starting from the Ogden Reservoir car park, will take place on Sunday March 28 at 10.30am. For more information, contact walk leader Norman Hodgson on 01484 715564.
Halifax Choral Society will be joined by the Edinburgh Royal Choral Union for a performance of Verdi’s ‘Requiem’ and Holst’s ‘Hymn of Jesus’ at the Victoria Theatre on Sunday March 28. John Pryce-Jones will conduct the two choirs and the North of England Chamber Orchestra. For more information, contact the box office on 01422 351158 or visit www.victoriatheatre.co.uk.
‘Gomorrah’ is the next film in Halifax Film Society’s season at the Playhouse on Sunday March 28 at 7.30pm. For more information, visit www.halifaxfilm.org.uk.
The Upper Calder Valley Walking Group is going on a seven-mile walk around West Vale on Wednesday March 31, starting at 10.30am from West Vale car park. For more information, contact walk leader Edward Whitwam on 01422 833022 or for general information about the group, contact Brian Binns on 01706 813357.
Rastrick
A Tamla Motown, Northern Soul and rhythm and blues night will be held at Rastrick Cricket Club on Saturday March 27 at 8pm. Admission is free. For more information, call 01484 713186.
Bradford
The Agatha Christie Theatre Company presents ‘Witness for the Prosecution’ at the Alhambra Theatre until Saturday March 27. The courtroom drama is set in a world where everyone seems to be harbouring a dark secret. For more information, contact the box office on 01274 432000 or visit www.bradford-theatres.co.uk.
Photographic exhibition ‘Robbie Cooper: Immersion’ runs at the National Media Museum until September 5. The free exhibition explores the impact of the amount of everyday life spent absorbed in images on television and computer screens. For more information, call 0870 7010200 or visit www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk.
Leeds
Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band will give a concert at Morley Town Hall on Saturday March 27 as part of Leeds Best of Brass. For more information, contact the box office on 0113 2243801 or visit www.leedsconcertseason.com.
Inspiration Choir and the Orchestra of Opera North return to Leeds Town Hall on Sunday March 28 for an evening of sacred and uplifting music from Mozart to McCartney. For more information, contact the box office on 0113 2243801 or visit www.leedsconcertseason.com.
Lee Mead and Gary Wilmot star in Oscar Wilde’s comedy ‘Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime’ at the Grand Theatre from March 30 until April 3. In the play, a chilling clairvoyant called Podgers secretly reveals that Lord Arthur Savile is destined to commit murder. For more information, contact the box office on 0844 8482705 or visit www.leedsgrandtheatre.com.
Northern Broadsides return to West Yorkshire Playhouse to present ‘The Canterbury Tales’ from March 30 until April 17. A motley group of individuals gather for their pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral, regaling each other with colourful tales on the way. For more information, contact the box office on 0113 2137700 or visit www.wyp.org.uk.
Salford
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain will perform at The Lowry on Sunday March 28 as part of its silver jubilee tour. For more information, contact the box office on 0870 7875788 or visit www.thelowry.com.
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Saturday 11 February 2012
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