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Here is a list of Christmas concerts and events in Huddersfield over the festive season, some of which are free! If you would like us to add your event to this list, just leave a comment at the bottom of the article and we’ll put it in. You don’t even have to leave your e-mail address.

Contents (click to go to the relevant section):

Christmas Activities

Christmas Fairs

Christmas Shows

Christmas Exhibitions

Christmas Music

Christmas Activities

SANTA SPECIAL AT KIRKLEES RAILWAY

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  Kirklees Light Railway Santa Steam Specials

  10:00AM – 3:30PM

• Dates still available: 06/12/2008, 22/12/2008 & 23/12/2008
• Climb aboard the Santa Express and travel by steam heated carriages to our cosy grotto at Shelley Station where Santa will be waiting with sacks full of presents for all the children. Adults can also join in the festivities and will be treated to mince pies and sherry (soft drink option available) in our heated marquee. Booking is essential – please call 01484 865727 or see our website at www.kirkleeslightrailway.com for more information.
• For more information, contact: Admin Team, Park Mill Way, Clayton West, Near Huddersfield HD8 9XJ
  Fax: 01484 866333
  Mobile: 01484 865727
  Email: info@kirkleeslightrailway.com

SANTA UNDERGROUND 06/12/2008

• 

  Santa at the National Coal Mining Museum

  10:00AM – 3:00PM: National Coal Mining Museum, Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield WF4 4RH

• Visit Santa and his reindeer friends 140 metres underground as Santa returns to his special underground grotto. Santa will be returning to his underground grotto every Saturday and Sunday from 22 November until Christmas with special extra dates on 22, 23 December. Families will have the opportunity to travel 140 metres underground to meet Santa, one of his elves and his reindeer!
• Tel: 01924 848806
  Fax: 01924 844567
  Email: info@ncm.org.uk

CHRISTMAS CRAFT SESSION 06/12/2008

• 10:00AM – 12:00PM: Dewsbury Library, Dewsbury Retail Park, Railway Street, Dewsbury WF12 8TQ
• A drop-in craft session making seasonal cards and decorations
• Admission Details: Free drop-in session Tel: 01924 325080

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS FOR ALL THE FAMILY 06/12/2008

• 10:30AM – 11:30AM: Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton BD19 3DX
• Come along and make a Christmas card or decoration. Please ring to reserve a place.
• Tel: 01274 335170
  Fax: Tel: 01274 3351
  Email: cleckheaton.library@kirklees.gov.uk

CHRISTMAS WITH THE BATTS 06/12/2008

• 12:00PM – 4:00PM: Oakwell Hall, Nutter Lane, Birstall, Batley WF17 9LG
• Step back into the 1640s with a living history weekend in the Hall featuring the Fairfax Battalia of the English Civil War Society. £2 for adults and £1 for children each day.
• Tel: 01924 326240 Fax: 01924 326249 Email: oakwell.hall@kirklees.gov.uk

DECK THE HALLS 08/12/2008

• 12:00PM – 5:00PM: Oakwell Hall, Nutter Lane, Birstall, Batley WF17 9LG
• Experience Oakwell Hall decorated for a traditional 17th century Christmas. Have a go at tradition crafts and enjoy traditional music on Sunday 14th and 21st December. Free entry.
• Normal Hall opening times apply. Monday to Friday from 11am to 5pm. Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 5pm.
• Tel: 01924 326240
  Fax: 01924 326249
  Email: oakwell.hall@kirklees.gov.uk

RED HOUSE REGENCY CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 14/12/2008

• 12:00PM – 4:00PM: Ms Helga Hughes, Red House, Oxford Road, Gomersal BD19 4JP
• Experience Christmas of 200 years ago – see stunning ‘Regency Christmas House’ displays of traditional evergreen decorations and meet the Red House Cook every day as she prepares for Christmas! Daily Christmas craft activities, 19th century decoration demonstrations and festive games.
• Admission Free. Access partly by stairs only
• Tel: 01274 335100 Fax: 01274 335105 Email: helga.hughes@kirklees.gov.uk

A CROW NEST CHRISTMAS 14/12/2008

• 1:00PM – 4:00PM: Mr Grant Scanlan, Dewsbury Museum, Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury WF13 2SG
• Dewsbury Museum invites you to enjoy a feast of Christmas merriment with seasonal craft activities, a brass band playing traditional carols, and much more.
• Tel: 01924 325100 Fax: 01924 325109 Email: dewsbury.museum@kirklees.gov.uk

CHRISTMAS UP AT THE BIG HOUSE 14/12/2008

• 1:00PM – 4:00PM: Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield HD5 8DJ
• A medley of Mincemeat and Mirth for everyone who loves Christmas, with Victorian fun and games, crafts and activities, carols and mulled wine.
• Tel: 01484 223830 Fax: 01484 223843 Email: tolson.museum@kirklees.gov.uk

WILTON ROAD CAROL CONCERT 14/12/2008

• 2:00PM: Wilton Park, Bradford Road, Batley.
• Event is organised by the Friends of the Park Group. The Rev. Patrick Senior, Vicar of St.Saviour’s Church, Birstall, will lead the Carols and children from the church’s Sunday School will present their version of the Nativity. Emley Brass Band will provide the music. To keep families entertained beforehand, Santa Claus will be arriving in the park at 2pm – complete with presents. There will be a small charge for children to visit Santa.
• For more information, contact: Mr Ian Riley Tel: 01924 472137 Mobile: 07748215910 Email: ianfriley@talktalk.net

CHRISTMAS STORYTIME 18/12/2008

• 10:30AM – 11:00AM: New Mill Library, Wooldale Co-op, Holmfirth Road, New Mill HD9 7JU
• A Christmas themed storytime for under 5`s. Songs, story and craft session.
• Tel: 01484 222455 Email: newmill.library@kirklees.gov.uk

CHRISTMAS CRACKER 18/12/2008

• 2:00PM – 4:00PM: Skelmanthorpe Library and Information Centre
• Join us for an afternoon of seasonal entertainment with Poems, Comic Monologues, Christmas songs and Traditional Carols but not as you know them! Refreshments provided.
• Free Admission. Event not suitable for young children Tel: 01484 222953

THREE AND A HALF RESERVOIRS FOR CHRISTMAS 20/12/2008

• 9:00AM – 4:00PM
• This is a 10 Miles Medium, Theme, Linear, Train Walk, and is a joint walk with the Penistone Line Partnership. Meet Liz on 9.13am Penistone train from Huddersfield to be at Penistone Railway Station at 9.45am Grid Ref. for Penistone Station, SE 250 032 Post code S36 6EZ
• The walk ends at Denby Dale Station for return train. N.B. Return train ticket is much cheaper than two singles. Christmas headgear encouraged.
• Kirklees Countryside Volunteers
  c/o Kirklees Countryside Unit, The Stadium Business & Leisure Complex, Stadium Way, Huddersfield,
  HD1 6PG Tel: 01484 234076 Fax: 01484 234099 Email: countryside.unit@kirklees.gov.uk
  Mr Oliver Taylor
  3, Brook Lane, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4JA Tel: 07971192383

Christmas Fairs

CHRISTMAS ART AND CRAFT FAIR 06/12/2008

• 10:00AM – 4:00PM: West Yorkshire Print Workshop, 75a Huddersfield Road, Mirfield WF14 8AT
• With work by fifteen artists on sale there’s sure to be something for everyone! Get there early to find that perfect and unique Christmas gift. Work available will range from paintings, prints and sculpture to handmade cards, ceramics, glass jewellery and textiles.
• Tel: 01924 497646 Email: print.workshop@btconnect.com

CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING 06/12/2008

• 10:00AM – 4:00PM: Batley Town Hall, Market Place, Batley WF17 5DA
• Coffee and biscuits, cake stall and bell ringers. In aid of Kirkwood Hospice organised by the Batley and Birstall Support Group.
• Pay at the door £1.00

CHRISTMAS FAYRE 06/12/2008

• 10:00AM – 3:00PM: Elland St. Marys Church, The Cross, Church Street, Elland HX5 0BJ
• Stalls, tombolas, and refreshments with a festive flavour in St Mary’s Church Elland.
• Free.
• For more information, contact: Reverend Philip Chadwick: 26, Crestfield Avenue, Elland HX5 0LN Tel: 01422 373298 Email: pechadwick@hotmail.com

HONLEY STREET MARKET 06/12/2008

• 10:00AM – 4:00PM: Honley Street Market, Church Street, Honley HD9 6AH
• Over 40 stalls selling food, drinks and many seasonal goods. Festive music in St. Mary’s Church. Christmas Tree festival in Trinity Church, Carol singing on The Green. This has now become an annual event with something for all the family.
• Free admission
• For more information, contact: Reverend D Barnes: The Vicarage, St Mary’s Road, Honley, Huddersfield HD9 2AZ Tel: 01484 661178

Christmas Shows

SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS 13/12/2008 – 22/12/2008

• 3:00PM: Cleckheaton Town Hall, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton BD19 3RH
• A spectacular and hilarious production of this classic fairytale from the famous Showstoppers team. A must for all the family, not to be missed this Christmas. Tickets available from Young Showstoppers , Old Church Studios, Artillery St, Heckmondwike, Tel: 01924 412224 or Kirkwood Hospice shop, 47 Northgate, Cleckheaton. tel: 01274 877275.
• Tickets £8 adults, £6.50 children and senior citizens

MERRY CHRISTMAS! 14/12/2008

• 5:30PM – 8:00PM: Dewsbury Town Hall, Wakefield Old Road, Dewsbury WF12 8DG
• An all family Christmas show, packed with singing, dancing, music and more. With plenty of different activities going on before and after the event.
• 5.30pm Doors Open
  6pm to 7pm Christmas Show
  7pm to 8pm Christmas Stalls
• Stalls include: Christians Against Poverty free gifts and information, Tombola, Raffle, Art interpretations, Coffee and Mince pies, SANTA!, face painting, Encouraging words stand and more still to confirm.
• Free admission
• For more information, contact: New Horizons: 32a Commercial Street, Morley, LS27 8HL Tel: 0113 307 4422 Email: office@newhorizonsonline.org

Christmas Exhibitions

CHRISTMAS IN ART EXHIBITION 13/12/2008 – 14/12/2008

• Hepworth Holy Trinity Church, Butt Lane, Hepworth HD9 1TF
• Saturday: 10:00AM – 6:00PM Sunday 11am – 4pm
• A unique event showcasing works based on the theme of Christmas by local painters, artists, sculptors, photographers and more. Seasonal refreshments available.
• Admission £2.00. children free

Christmas Music

HANDEL’S MESSIAH 09/12/2008

• 7:15PM: Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield HD1 2TA
• Huddersfield Methodist Choir accompanied by Simon Lindley on the organ with soloists: Jason Darnell – Tenor; Nigel Rothery – Bass; Sarah Ogden- Soprano; Jane Hobson-Contralto; Mike Briggs-Trumpet; John Turnbull-Timpani.
• Tickets £11-£12 available from members of the committee or Kirklees Booking Offices Tel: 01484 223200/222444 or 01924 324501

U3A CAROL SERVICE 11/12/2008

• 10:30AM – 11:30AM: Huddersfield Parish Church, Byram Street, Huddersfield HD1 1BU
• A lovely and lively Carol Service celebrating the festival of Christmas and featuring the talents of the U3A (University of the Third Age). The U3A choirs lead singing and perform a repertoire of beautiful music. The congregation join in well loved Christmas carols and listen to the U3A members reading the Christmas story and festive poems and writing. Vintage Brass perform favourite Christmas music. Refreshments are served after the Service.
• For more information, contact: Reverend Canon Catherine Ogle Tel: 01484 427964 Email: hudds@parishchurch.co.uk

CHRISTMAS WITH THE LADIES 11/12/2008

• 7:30PM – 9:30PM: Armitage Bridge St Paul’s Parish Church, Armitage Bridge Road, Armitage Bridge, Huddersfield HD4 7PL
• An evening of Christmas songs and carols, some new, some well known led by Honley Ladies Choir musical director, Emily Reaves-Bradley, with accompanist John Oldfield. Tickets are £7 each including refreshments
• For more information, contact: Honley Ladies Choir Tel: 01484 307189 Email: famscholes@ntlworld.com

HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CONCERT 12/12/2008

• 7:30PM: Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield HD1 2TA
• Huddersfield Choral Society presents its annual christmas concert featuring the Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band, conducted and compered by Brian Kay.
• Tickets available from 07792591119 For more information, contact: Kirklees Booking Offices Tel: 01484 223200/222444 or 01924 324501

A COMPTON CHRISTMAS CRACKER 13/12/2008

• 2:30PM: Penistone Paramount, Shrewsbury Road, Penistone S36 6DY
• with guest organists. The Penistone Cinema Organ Trust. £5. Tel: 01226 767532 / 762004

ST PETER’S CHURCH CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT 13/12/2008

• 2:30PM – 3:15PM: Huddersfield Parish Church, Byram Street, Huddersfield HD1 1BU
• A wonderful festive Concert performed by the talented young voices of the Parish Church Choir. A range of music from the choral, classical and contemporary repertoire to delight the audience in the preparation for Christmas. The young choir of the Parish Church – mostly University students – are sure to delight and the music will touch your heart.
• Admission Free; retiring collection taken in aid of the organ and music appeal. Refreshments will be served. Tel: 01484 427964 Email: hudds@parishchurch.co.uk

A CHRISTMAS FAREWELL WITH HONLEY MALE VOICE CHOIR 13/12/2008

• 7:15PM: Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield HD1 2TA
• The annual Christmas concert featuring Honley Male Voice Choir and their guests, the world famous Cory Band, the current European Champions appearing for the fourth successive year. The Choir says goodbye to its MD Alan Jenkins and Accompanist John Oldfield who are both retiring. Doors open 6.30pm
• Tickets £7-£13.50 from Kirklees Booking Offices on sale from 10 Nov
• Kirklees Booking Offices Tel: 01484 223200/222444 or 01924 324501

MAGICAL CHRISTMAS 13/12/2008

• 7:30PM: Denby Dale Methodist Church, Cumberworth Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield HD8 8QS
• A varied musical programme laced with ‘Moments of Magic’.
• For more information, contact: Mrs Sheila Milner Tel: 01484 683720 Email: scmilner@tinyworld.co.uk

CHRISTMAS ON THE HILL 14/12/2008

• 7:00PM: YMCA Sports and Social Club, Laund Hill, Salendine Nook, Huddersfield HD3 3XF
• An evening of Christmas and Popular music and fun with Lindley Band compere David Roebuck.
• Tickets £6.00
• For more information, contact: YMCA Rugby Club House Tel: 01484 461090 (day)/654052 (eve)

A CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 14/12/2008

• 7:15PM: Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield HD1 2TA
• Presented by Colne Valley Male Voice Choir. Thom Meredith M.D and their guests Grimethorpe Colliery Band conducted by Philip McCann present a program of music and song with a strong Christmas flavour with audience joining the singing of popular carols. Gordon Stewart compere and Katrina Lee violin.
• For more information, contact: Secretary, Mr S L Baxter, South View, 3 Pinfold Lane, Bolster Moor, Golcar, Huddersfield HD7 4NR Tel: 01484 645192
• Huddersfield Tourist Information Centre: 3-5 Albion Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2NW Tel: 01484 223200 Fax: 01484 223202 Email: huddersfield.tic@kirklees.gov.uk

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 14/12/2008

• 7:15PM: Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield HD1 2TA
• A choral and band music event with Colne Valley Male Voice Choir and Grimethorpe Colliery Band. Organised by Colne Valley Male Voice Choir.
• Tickets; £7 – £14 from Roger 01484 846262
• For more information, contact: Huddersfield Town Hall Booking Office Tel: 01484 223200 Email: hth.reception@kirklees.gov.uk

UNIVERSITY OF HUDDESFIELD BRASS BAND 15/12/2008

• 1:00PM: Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield HD1 2TA
• Annual Christmas Concert.

TOWN CAROL SERVICE 17/12/2008

• 1:00PM – 2:00PM: Huddersfield Parish Church, Byram Street, Huddersfield HD1 1BU
• The major Carol Service for the people of Huddersfield – a wonderful opportunity to attend a joyful celebration for Christmas. With music from Pennine Brass and the organ of the Parish Church, and singing supported by the Honley Male Voice Choir, you are bound to enjoy the timeless joy of this traditional Carol Service. The Service is organised for the town by the Huddersfield Society of Chartered Accountants.
• admission free, come early to avoid disappointment
• For more information, contact: Reverend Canon Catherine Ogle Tel: 01484 427964 Email: hudds@parishchurch.co.uk

MUSIC FOR CHRISTMAS AND CAROLS 18/12/2008

• 7:30PM: Central Methodist Church, Market Place, Batley WF17 5DS
• With Drighlington Brass Band, Church Choir and Michael Clare (organ). Pay at the door, price includes mince pies and tea.
• Adults £5, Students £4, Children £1
• For more information, contact: Mrs B Moul: 86 Upper Batley Lane, Batley WF17 0NP Tel: 01924 473474

ORCHESTRA OF OPERA NORTH 18/12/2008

• 7:30PM: Dewsbury Town Hall, Wakefield Old Road, Dewsbury WF12 8DG
• Everyone’s favourite Borough Organist Gordon Stewart is at the helm. Joined for the occasion by the combined Leeds Cathedral and Bradford Boys’ Choirs. Correlli: Concerto Grosso Op.6 no.8 – Christmas Concerto; Vivaldi: Gloria; Bach: Movements from the Christmas Oratorio; Plus carols with orchestra by John Rutter and Andrew Carter. Conductor Gordon Stewart
• Tickets: £6-£16.50 (plus concessions) from Kirklees
• Kirklees Booking Offices Tel: 01484 223200/222444 or 01924 324501

BLACK DYKE BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT 19/12/2008

• 7:30PM: Dewsbury Town Hall, Wakefield Old Road, Dewsbury
• Christmas Concert with the Black Dyke Band and Skelmanthorpe Male Voice Choir.
• Tickets: £11-£12 from the Kirklees Booking Offices from 10th Oct
• Kirklees Booking Offices Tel: 01484 223200/222444 or 01924 324501

CHRISTINGLE CELEBRATION 20/12/2008

• 2:30PM – 2:00PM: Huddersfield Parish Church, Byram Street, Huddersfield HD1 1BU
• Come and build a Christingle and take part in the timeless wonder of this wonderful event. Put the Christmas crib together and sing ‘Away in a Manger’. The Christingle is being celebrated in a new way at the Parish Church – come and stay for as long or short a time as you wish – and take part in music, activity and play.
• Admission free, refreshments will be served
• Reverend Canon Catherine Ogle Tel: 01484 427964 Email: hudds@parishchurch.co.uk

CHRISTMAS CONCERT 20/12/2008

• 7:15PM: Brighouse Central Methodist Church, Parsonage Lane, Brighouse HD6 1AQ
• Marsh Ladies Choir and Gledholt Male Voice Choir are giving a joint Christmas Concert. Guest appearance – The Robertson Family.
• Tickets £6
• For more information, contact: Anne Armstrong Tel: 01484 420339

A CHRISTMAS CONCERT 20/12/2008

• 7:30PM: Marsden St Bartholomew Parish Church, Clough Lea, Marsden HD7 6DN
• Marsden Silver Prize Band and Colne Valley Male Voice Choir with Soloist Jane Hobson and Compere Peter Armitage. Refreshments and raffle.
• Tickets from: Members of the band and choir; Duncan’s Hairdresser, warehouse Hill, Marsden tel: 01484 845311 shop hours only
• Tickets £7.00 adults; £5.00 children
• For more information, contact: Marsden Parish Church Tel: 01484 844485

CHRISTMAS BRASS AND VOICES 20/12/2008

• 7:30PM: Cleckheaton St Luke Church, Moorbottom, Cleckheaton BD19 6AB
• A carol concert of popular songs and carols with YBS Concert Brass Band. Organised by Cleckheaton and Spenborough Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society.
• Please call 01274 877828 for tickets.
• Tickets £5.00

CAROLS AND FESTIVE REFRESHMENTS 21/12/2008

• 6:00PM – 8:00PM: Elland St. Marys Church, The Cross, Church Street, Elland HX5 0BJ
• Carol singing and refreshments of mulled wine, mince pies and other festive foods.
• For more information, contact: Reverend Philip Chadwick, 26, Crestfield Avenue, Elland HX5 0LN Tel: 01422 373298 Email: pechadwick@hotmail.com

BLACK DYKE BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT 21/12/2008

• 7:30PM: Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield HD1 2TA
• The Black Dyke Band perform the second of their popular christmas concerts. Doors open 6.30pm
• Tickets:£11-£12
• Kirklees Booking Offices Tel: 01484 223200/222444 or 01924 324501