What's going on around the region
THINGS to do and see and places to go around the region over the next few days.
Todmorden
The next Oak over 50s 'Drop-in Friday' will take place at Central Methodist Church on April 16 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.
Todmorden Community Brass will perform an anniversary concert at Central Methodist Church on Saturday April 17 at 7.15pm to celebrate the band's ninth birthday. Admission to the concert is free but a ticket must be obtained in advance from band members or from Todmorden Tourist Information Centre.
The next Todmorden Walkabout will take place on Monday April 19, 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. Those who attend can have a two course meal, tea and coffee for 3.25. Age Concern staff and volunteers can collect people going for the first time. For more information, contact Rachael or Catherine on 01706 817926.
Todmorden Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society presents 'Footloose', the stage version of the hit 1984 film, at Todmorden Hippodrome from April 20-24. Tickets priced 10 and 12 are available from Todmorden Tourist Information Centre or by calling Sylvia on 07722 236837.
Hebden Bridge
Jazz sextet Saxophone Summit comes to the Trades Club tonight (Thursday) to perform a selection of jazz standards mixed with contemporary arrangements and compositions by the band members. On Friday April 16 a benefit gig featuring Gaia, Electric Brains and Revolver will be held to raise money for the Cambodia Youth Music Fund. Henry Priestman will perform at the club on Saturday April 17. For more information, call 01422 845265 or visit www.tradesclub.info.
Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham-Carter and Anne Hathaway star in 'Alice in Wonderland' at the Picture House from Saturday April 17. In the popular story, Alice embarks on a fantastical journey to find her true destiny and end the Red Queen's reign of terror. Also showing in the coming week is 'Shutter Island' and 'Ondine'. For more information, call 01422 842807 or visit www.hebdenbridge-picturehouse.co.uk.
A seven-and-a-half mile moderate/hard circular walk including some steep ascents will take place at Hardcastle Crags on Sunday April 18. A packed lunch and stout footwear are required. Meet Jeff at Midgehole Road car park at 10am. For more information, call 01422 844518.
Hebden Bridge Little Theatre's production of 'Ladies' Day', a comedy by Amanda Whittington, runs from April 19-24. Tickets are available from Innovation or by calling 01422 843907.
‘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.
Burnley
Burnley Light Opera Society presents ‘The Magic of the Musicals’ at Burnley Mechanics on April 17 and 18. The show will include showstoppers from West End and Broadway musicals. For more information, contact the box office on 01282 664400 or visit www.burnleymechanics.co.uk.
Colne
Tribute acts T.Rextasy and Aladdinsane present ‘An Evening of Glam Rock’ at the Muni on Friday April 16. For more information, contact the box office on 01282 661234 or visit www.themuni.co.uk.
Halifax
Les McKeown and his band The Legendary Bay City Rollers come to the Victoria Theatre on Saturday April 17 for ‘Rollermania’, an evening of stories and music full of 1970s nostalgia. Other events in the coming week include a performance by Smokie tonight (Thursday). For more information, contact the box office on 01422 351158 or visit www.victoriatheatre.co.uk.
The final walk in the Calderdale Heritage Walks winter series will explore the village of Skircoat on Sunday April 18, looking at how it has developed over the last 160 years. Meet Iain Cameron in the Manor Heath car park at 2pm. For more information, visit www.CalderdaleHeritageWalks.org.uk.
Classical pianist Angela Brownridge will perform pieces by Chopin and Schumann at Square Chapel on Sunday April 18. For more information, contact the box office on 01422 349422 or visit www.squarechapel.co.uk.
Huddersfield
Jazz violinist Tim Kliphuis returns to the Lawrence Batley Theatre with his trio on Saturday April 17. For more information, contact the box office on 01484 430528 or visit www.lawrencebatleytheatre.co.uk.
Bradford
Birmingham Stage Company brings its brand new ‘Horrible Science’ show to the Alhambra Theatre from April 15-17. Other events in the coming week include comedian Jo Caulfield on Saturday April 17 and Alan Bennett’s comedy ‘Enjoy’ from April 19-24. For more information, contact the box office on 01274 432000 or visit www.bradford-theatres.co.uk.
Leeds
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will give a concert featuring the music of Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich at Leeds Town Hall on Saturday April 17, conducted by his son, Maxim. For more information, contact the box office on 0113 2243801 or visit www.leedsconcertseason.com.
Marti Webb and Mark Evans star in ‘Oklahoma’ at the Grand Theatre from April 20-24. The musical features the popular songs ‘The Surrey with the fringe on top’ and ‘People will say we’re in love’. For more information, contact the box office on 0844 8482705 or visit www.leedsgrandtheatre.com.
Manchester
Nearly 500 primary school children from across the North West will premiere their own ‘Songbook of the Earth’ with Manchester Camerata at the Bridgewater Hall on Monday April 19 at 1.30pm. For more information, contact the box office on 0161 9079000 or visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk.
Salford
Comedian Rhod Gilbert brings his stand-up show ‘The cat that looked like Nicholas Lyndhurst’ to the Lowry on Sunday April 18. For more information, contact the box office on 0870 7875788 or visit www.thelowry.com.
Featherstone
St Wilfrid’s Catholic High School hosts An evening with Dr Edgar Mitchell, pilot of the Apollo 14 lunar module and the sixth man to set foot on the moon, on Friday April 16 at 7.30pm. For more information or to book tickets priced 30, contact Ken Willoughby on 01977 795535.
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Saturday 11 February 2012
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