What’s on this weekend
FRIDAY
exhibitions
Batley Art Gallery, Market Place, Batley
Change 2013
Ruth Robson: On Leaving and Arriving
The Lounge and Gallery at Matthew’s Coffee House, Market Street, Cleckheaton
Mirror Image, by twins Bethany and Olivia Loker
Hepworth Gallery, Wakefield
Post War British Sculpting and Painting
Haroon Mirza
William Scott
Huddersfield Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield
Flourish Award: Sara Clark
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Hide AdDewsbury Museum, Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury
The Earthworks Project
West Yorkshire Print Workshop, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield
Pastoral by Serena Smith
Creative Arts Hub, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield
Taste of HOST
Oakwell Hall, Birstall
Dewsbury Photographic Group. Free exhibition, but hall admission charges apply.
Leeds City Museum
Sketches and drawings by Ronald Pawson (1916-1977)
National Coalmining Museum
The Hidden Lives of the Coal Traders
School’s Out – summer holiday activities
01924 848806, www.ncm.org.uk
Wakefield Museum
Food for All Seasons
01924 302700, www.wakefieldmuse ums.org
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Hans Josephsohn retrospective; Yinka Shonibare – Fabric-Ation; Garth Evans; Alison Cooper – Write to Roam
01924 832631, www.ysp.co.uk
The Art House, Wakefield
Members’ Open Exhibition
01924 377740, www.the-arthouse.org.uk
The Orangery, Wakefield
Richard Woods – A Maze for Yorkshire
01924 215550, www.the-orangery.uk.net
FAMILY
New Picture House independent cinema, South Street, Dewsbury
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Royal Armouries, Leeds
Summer Knights: championship jousting and stunt riding shows. Visit http://www.royalarmouries.org to book.
Oakwell Hall, Nutter Lane, Birstall
Bushcraft day, 10am-2pm. A day of woodland adventure. Build a shelter, light a fire and create a cooking area. £20 for children aged 10 to 16. Booking is essential. Ring 01924 326240.
Nostell Priory
Find the Lady, family detective tour, 11am, £5 per family
01924 863892, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nostell-priory
PUBS AND CLUBS
Butcher’s Arms, Staincliffe
Bob Marley tribute act Marlon
Alma Inn, Thornhill
Poker league, from 7.30pm.
Eastborough WMC
Male vocalist Danny Tetley
Millbridge WMC
Young male vocalist Luke Murgatroyd
The Taproom, Batley
Scott Wainwright, 8.30pm. Free entry.
Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
A Forest of Stars
Duck and Drake, Leeds
TC and the Money Makers
New Roscoe, Leeds
The Blueniks
New Travellers Rest, Leeds
Mike Raffone and the Bluetones
Snooty Fox, Wakefield
Beyond the Gate
The Highwood, Leeds
Howlin’ Johnny and the 59 Sound
Wharf Chambers, Leeds
Massicot
SATURDAY
exhibitions
Batley Art Gallery, Market Place, Batley
Change 2013
Ruth Robson: On Leaving and Arriving
The Lounge and Gallery at Matthew’s Coffee House, Market Street, Cleckheaton
Mirror Image, by twins Bethany and Olivia Loker
Hepworth Gallery, Wakefield
Post War British Sculpting and Painting
Haroon Mirza
William Scott
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Hide AdHuddersfield Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield
Flourish Award: Sara Clark
Dewsbury Museum, Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury
The Earthworks Project
West Yorkshire Print Workshop, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield
Pastoral by Serena Smith
Red House Museum, Oxford Road, Gomersal
Through the Rainbow exhibition of glasswork
Creative Arts Hub, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield
Taste of HOST
Oakwell Hall, Birstall
Dewsbury Photographic Group. Free exhibition, but hall admission charges apply.
Leeds City Museum
Sketches and drawings by Ronald Pawson (1916-1977)
National Coalmining Museum
The Hidden Lives of the Coal Traders
School’s Out – summer holiday activities
01924 848806, www.ncm.org.uk
Wakefield Museum
Food for All Seasons
01924 302700, www.wakefieldmuse ums.org
FAMILY
Dewsbury town centre
Dewsbury on Sea. Giant inflatable whale theatre, Noah’s Ark toddler inflatable, zorb balls, donkey rides, fairground, Ponderosa petting zoo, face painting, street performers, sandy beach, and more, 10am-4pm.
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Hugo (PG) 1.30pm. Visit www.newpicturehouse.com for tickets.
Shepley Bridge Marina, Steanard Lane, Mirfield
Free 50 minute boat trips with the Safe Anchor Trust,10.30am-4pm.
Royal Armouries, Leeds
Summer Knights: championship jousting. Visit http://www.royalarmouries.org to book.
Nostell Priory
Find the Lady, family detective tour, 11am, £5 per family
01924 863892, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nostell-priory
PUBS AND CLUBS
Comrades Club, Heckmondwike
Vocal entertainer Dani, 8.30pm.
Eastborough WMC
Vocal duo Vex
The Central Club, Batley
Female vocalist Leanne, 7pm.
Millbridge WMC, Bennett Street, Liversedge
Vocal instrumental duo Pop and Idol
Old Bank WMC, Mirfield
Vocal duo Midnite
Victoria Function Rooms Batley
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The Taproom, Batley
Eternal Teenage Syndrome, 8.30pm. Free entry.
Snooty Fox, Wakefield
Chasing the Dark
01924 782929, www.snootyfoxlive.com
The Hop, Wakefield
One Day After School (upstairs); Dr Blue (downstairs)
01924 367111, www.thehopwakefield.co.uk
Warehouse 23, Wakefield
Headbangers Ball – Sacred Mother Tongue, Cypher 16 & Broken
01924 724523, www.warehouse23.co.uk
Red Shed, Wakefield
AJ and Sam, a night of swing music through the ages. 8pm
SUNDAY
Your ultimate guide to what’s on this weekend in Batley, Dewsbury, Mirfield, Spen and beyond.
FRIDAY
exhibitions
Batley Art Gallery, Market Place, Batley
Change 2013
Ruth Robson: On Leaving and Arriving
The Lounge and Gallery at Matthew’s Coffee House, Market Street, Cleckheaton
Mirror Image, by twins Bethany and Olivia Loker
Hepworth Gallery, Wakefield
Post War British Sculpting and Painting
Haroon Mirza
William Scott
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Hide AdHuddersfield Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield
Flourish Award: Sara Clark
Dewsbury Museum, Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury
The Earthworks Project
West Yorkshire Print Workshop, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield
Pastoral by Serena Smith
Creative Arts Hub, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield
Taste of HOST
Oakwell Hall, Birstall
Dewsbury Photographic Group. Free exhibition, but hall admission charges apply.
Leeds City Museum
Sketches and drawings by Ronald Pawson (1916-1977)
National Coalmining Museum
The Hidden Lives of the Coal Traders
School’s Out – summer holiday activities
01924 848806, www.ncm.org.uk
Wakefield Museum
Food for All Seasons
01924 302700, www.wakefieldmuse ums.org
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Hans Josephsohn retrospective; Yinka Shonibare – Fabric-Ation; Garth Evans; Alison Cooper – Write to Roam
01924 832631, www.ysp.co.uk
The Art House, Wakefield
Members’ Open Exhibition
01924 377740, www.the-arthouse.org.uk
The Orangery, Wakefield
Richard Woods – A Maze for Yorkshire
01924 215550, www.the-orangery.uk.net
FAMILY
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Hide AdNew Picture House independent cinema, South Street, Dewsbury
Holy Motors (18) 7.30pm. Visit www.newpicturehouse.com for tickets.
Royal Armouries, Leeds
Summer Knights: championship jousting and stunt riding shows. Visit http://www.royalarmouries.org to book.
Oakwell Hall, Nutter Lane, Birstall
Bushcraft day, 10am-2pm. A day of woodland adventure. Build a shelter, light a fire and create a cooking area. £20 for children aged 10 to 16. Booking is essential. Ring 01924 326240.
Nostell Priory
Find the Lady, family detective tour, 11am, £5 per family
01924 863892, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nostell-priory
PUBS AND CLUBS
Butcher’s Arms, Staincliffe
Bob Marley tribute act Marlon
Alma Inn, Thornhill
Poker league, from 7.30pm.
Eastborough WMC
Male vocalist Danny Tetley
Millbridge WMC
Young male vocalist Luke Murgatroyd
The Taproom, Batley
Scott Wainwright, 8.30pm. Free entry.
Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
A Forest of Stars
Duck and Drake, Leeds
TC and the Money Makers
New Roscoe, Leeds
The Blueniks
New Travellers Rest, Leeds
Mike Raffone and the Bluetones
Snooty Fox, Wakefield
Beyond the Gate
The Highwood, Leeds
Howlin’ Johnny and the 59 Sound
Wharf Chambers, Leeds
Massicot
SATURDAY
exhibitions
Batley Art Gallery, Market Place, Batley
Change 2013
Ruth Robson: On Leaving and Arriving
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Hide AdThe Lounge and Gallery at Matthew’s Coffee House, Market Street, Cleckheaton
Mirror Image, by twins Bethany and Olivia Loker
Hepworth Gallery, Wakefield
Post War British Sculpting and Painting
Haroon Mirza
William Scott
Huddersfield Art Gallery, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield
Flourish Award: Sara Clark
Dewsbury Museum, Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury
The Earthworks Project
West Yorkshire Print Workshop, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield
Pastoral by Serena Smith
Red House Museum, Oxford Road, Gomersal
Through the Rainbow exhibition of glasswork
Creative Arts Hub, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield
Taste of HOST
Oakwell Hall, Birstall
Dewsbury Photographic Group. Free exhibition, but hall admission charges apply.
Leeds City Museum
Sketches and drawings by Ronald Pawson (1916-1977)
National Coalmining Museum
The Hidden Lives of the Coal Traders
School’s Out – summer holiday activities
01924 848806, www.ncm.org.uk
Wakefield Museum
Food for All Seasons
01924 302700, www.wakefieldmuse ums.org
FAMILY
Dewsbury town centre
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New Picture House independent cinema, South Street, Dewsbury
Hugo (PG) 1.30pm. Visit www.newpicturehouse.com for tickets.
Shepley Bridge Marina, Steanard Lane, Mirfield
Free 50 minute boat trips with the Safe Anchor Trust,10.30am-4pm.
Royal Armouries, Leeds
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Hide AdSummer Knights: championship jousting. Visit http://www.royalarmouries.org to book.
Nostell Priory
Find the Lady, family detective tour, 11am, £5 per family
01924 863892, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nostell-priory
PUBS AND CLUBS
Comrades Club, Heckmondwike
Vocal entertainer Dani, 8.30pm.
Eastborough WMC
Vocal duo Vex
The Central Club, Batley
Female vocalist Leanne, 7pm.
Millbridge WMC, Bennett Street, Liversedge
Vocal instrumental duo Pop and Idol
Old Bank WMC, Mirfield
Vocal duo Midnite
Victoria Function Rooms Batley
Tamla Motown night with DJ Tony Patchett, 8pm-1am. Admission £3 on the door.
The Taproom, Batley
Eternal Teenage Syndrome, 8.30pm. Free entry.
Snooty Fox, Wakefield
Chasing the Dark
01924 782929, www.snootyfoxlive.com
The Hop, Wakefield
One Day After School (upstairs); Dr Blue (downstairs)
01924 367111, www.thehopwakefield.co.uk
Warehouse 23, Wakefield
Headbangers Ball – Sacred Mother Tongue, Cypher 16 & Broken
01924 724523, www.warehouse23.co.uk
Red Shed, Wakefield
AJ and Sam, a night of swing music through the ages. 8pm
SUNDAY
exhibitions
Hepworth Gallery, Wakefield
Post War British Sculpting and Painting
Haroon Mirza
William Scott
Dewsbury Museum, Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury
The Earthworks Project
Red House Museum, Oxford Road, Gomersal
Through the Rainbow exhibition of glasswork
Oakwell Hall, Birstall
Advertisement
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Hide AdDewsbury Photographic Group. Free exhibition, but hall admission charges apply.
Leeds City Museum
Sketches and drawings by Ronald Pawson (1916-1977)
FAMILY
Spenborough Model Engineers’ Club open day, 1pm-4.30pm. Ride the model trains. Royds Park, New Street, Cleckheaton.
Shepley Bridge Marina, Steanard Lane, Mirfield
Free 50 minute boat trips with the Safe Anchor Trust,10.30am-4pm.
Market Place, Dewsbury
Dewsbury on Sea. Play on the giant beach, 11am-4pm.
Royal Armouries, Leeds
Summer Knights: falconry, mini farm, talks and tours. Visit http://www.royalarmouries.org.
Birstall Cricket Club, Leeds Road, Howden Clough.
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Dewsbury Market, Cloth Hall Street, Dewsbury
Dewsbury car bootless sale, 6am-noon.
Oakwell Hall, Nutter Lane, Birstall
Craft demonstrations, 1pm-4pm.
PUBS AND CLUBS
The Central Club, Batley
Sunday afternoon jazz with Reg Hargreaves trio and singer, 1pm-3.30pm, free.
The Taproom, Batley
Ade Payne, 5pm. Free entry.
Millbridge WMC
Fun day with bouncy castles, Europe’s largest inflatable slide, fairground attractions.