Summer events in Kirklees – what’s happening near you?

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Bands in the park

People of all ages in Kirklees can look forward to a choice of fun and interesting events this Summer. We celebrated Caribbean and South Asian culture at the weekend with Caribbean Carnival and Sangam Mela at Greenhead Park, Huddersfield and are looking forward to Yorkshire Day festivities at Oakwell Hall, musical sheep and school holiday activities amongst many other events and activities throughout July and August.

Kirklees Year of Music

As it’s Kirklees Year of Music, you can expect an orchestra of musical events throughout the summer. Everyone can enjoy live music in the great outdoors with Kirklees Bands in Parks, from brass and silver bands, to jazz, swing and blues. Pack a picnic, bring a folding chair and join family, friends, and your local community for these free concerts in our beautiful parks across Kirklees. Visit www.musicinkirklees.co.uk  for dates.

HERD

From 11-16 July, Kirklees will welcome a HERD of sheep that will visit towns and villages across the district bringing a musical soundscape that will culminate in a euphoric grand finale in St George’s Square, Huddersfield on 16 July.

Kirklees Museums and Galleries

Kirklees Museums and Galleries have a full programme of fun events and activities on offer, with regular health walks at Oakwell Country Park, Children’s craft activities at Bagshaw Museum and exhibitions across Kirklees.

Tolson Museum inparticular has a series of summer activities that will be launched at a special event on Tuesday 1 August at 11am with an outdoor climbing wall, Yorkshire craft activities, traditional outdoor games and trails around the museum and park. The Bird Room will also reopen as part of this dedicated summer programme.

Oakwell Hall will be the backdrop to a truly Yorkshire Day celebration on Sunday 30 July, 11am till 4pm. This free event for all features local bands, a Yorkshire Market, food and drink stalls and more. Oakwell will also stage a live performance of Jane Austen’s ‘Emma’ in July.

Kirklees Libraries 

Kirklees Libraries are offering a range of activities including the launch of a family trail featuring Fenella the Holmfirth Tiger on Saturday 22 July 11am-3pm where visitors can follow the paw prints of Holmfirth’s famous furry feline. There will also be an open day on Saturday 29 July 10am-3pm to mark the reopening of Kirkburton Library following a refurb where visitors can enjoy some fun-filled activities.

Bookworms can join this year’s Summer Reading Challenge from 8 July or younger readers can go on a Book Hunters summer challenge 14 July – 11 September. Other summer activities include a sports quiz event, Pyjama Drama and Once Upon a Tune Story Trails.  All events can be booked online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkleeslibraries.

Cliffe House

Cliffe House, Shepley continues to offer exciting outdoor activities for young people during the summer holidays, from archery, pond dipping and bushcraft to a climbing wall and a family trail around the grounds. There is also a free adventure playground and refreshment kiosk.

BBC Proms

Another Year of Music highlight will be the BBC Proms coming to Dewsbury on 6 August, 3pm at the Town Hall.  Former BBC Young Musician of the Year, Laura van der Heijden, and pianist, Jâms Coleman, will present a programme of 20th and 21st century music for cello and piano. Tickets from: http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/town-halls/book-tickets

Lawrence Batley Theatre 

Later on the 6 August, at 7.30pm, the Lawrence Batley Theatre presents Prince Reimagined.  Incredible live musicians from a variety of musical genres will be taking the distinctive sound of the internationally renowned pop star and playing them in their own style. Tickets: www.thelbt.org/what-s-on/music/prince-reimagined/

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Councillor Naheed Mather, Cabinet Member for Culture and Greener Kirklees said:

“I’m delighted that Kirklees Council can offer a diverse and inclusive programme of summer events, some of which are in partnership with various local community organisations.

“Many of the events and activities are free or low cost, so I hope that people will get out into the community, have fun, enjoy what’s on offer and keep fingers crossed for good weather over these summer months!”

Find out more

Information about most events can found on www.creativekirklees.com.