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Create your own beautiful festive tea light holder this weekend✨🕯️️

Join @theclaymill.slaithwaite on Sunday 8 November (1.30pm-4pm) and craft a simple yet stunning porcelain tea light holder, perfect for creating a soft, cosy glow in your home this festive season.

Using high-quality porcelain, you'll decorate your piece with texture and detail that will come to life when illuminated from within. You can even add a splash of colour inside for an extra special touch.

With over 30 years of experience, The Clay Mill will guide you every step of the way in this relaxed, welcoming workshop. Enjoy a cuppa, unwind in their Slaithwaite studio, and take some time to focus on your creativity.

Suitable for adults and young people aged 14+. Under 16s must attend with a paying adult. Finished pots will be ready to collect before Christmas.

www.creativekirklees.com by @creative_kirklees

Join internationally renowned dancer and choreographer Dr Prathiba Batley at the Lawrence Batley Theatre for some joyful weekly Bollywood Dance Classes which are being held on a Wednesday evening until 9 December.

A three-time Indian National Champion, Prathiba brings a wealth of experience to these friendly, high-energy sessions that welcome people of all ages, abilities and mobility levels. Whether you're a complete beginner or simply looking for a fun way to stay active, everyone is invited to join in. No previous dance experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm!

Part of Dance Dhamaka – A Celebration of South Asian Dance, these vibrant classes are the perfect way to boost your wellbeing, meet new people and enjoy the infectious energy of Bollywood.

www.creativekirklees.com by @creative_kirklees

Slow down, get creative, and reconnect with nature this November at one of these beautiful Nature Arranged: Pressed Botanical Art Workshops with Helen Brook .

Discover the art of creating stunning botanical designs using pressed flowers and foliage at these calm and cosy seasonal workshops, where you will create your own beautiful piece of botanical artwork to take home and enjoy.

No artistic experience is needed and everyone is welcome, making this the perfect opportunity to try something new, meet like-minded people, and enjoy a mindful moment amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Find out how to book and more details at www.creativekirklees.com by @creative_kirklees

Stitch, create and connect at Huddersfield Library🧶🪡

Join textile artist Kim Searle (@darnitworkshops ) for a series of welcoming workshops celebrating Huddersfield's rich textile heritage and contemporary creativity.

Each session explores a different technique, from sashiko and batik to rag rugging and embroidery. Alongside learning new skills, you'll help create a collaborative textile artwork for display in our new library.

No experience needed and all materials provided

💸 Tickets Free
📍 Huddersfield Library
👥 Recommended age 16+

📸 @darnitworkshops

Learn more by visiting Creative Kirklees Website by @creative_kirklees

Join the celebrated Organist Emeritus of Bath Abbey, Peter King in Huddersfield Town Hall at his lunchtime concert on Monday 2 November and enjoy a captivating programme showcasing the power, beauty and versatility of the magnificent Father Willis organ.

Recognised for his authoritative and virtuosic performances, Peter will perform a stunning selection of works, including some of his own arrangements of music by Respighi, Schumann and Ligeti.

The Hall opens at 11.30am, with light lunches, teas and coffees available to purchase before the recital.

Whether you're a lifelong classical music lover or simply looking for a relaxing and inspiring way to spend your lunch break, this promises to be a wonderfully uplifting experience!

Visit www.creativekirklee.com for more details by @creative_kirklees

Plastic... is it friend or foe? Remarkable or rubbish? Helpful or harmful?

Come see Plastic Drastic Fantastic at @lawrencebatleytheatre tomorrow for a vibrant, fun and thought-provoking dance performance that explores our complex relationship with plastic.

Date: Wed 28. Oct 2026
Time: 14:00 - 15:00
Location: Lawrence Batley Theatre
Tickets: £13-£15
Age: 7+

Designed to be accessible for D/deaf audiences, Plastic Drastic Fantastic is a non-verbal dance piece.

Head to the Creative Kirklees Website for more information by @creative_kirklees

🎶 Experience the extraordinary at hcmf// 2026! 🎶

From 20-29 November, Huddersfield becomes the home of cutting-edge sound as HCMF - Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival the UK's largest international festival of new and experimental music, returns with 50+ events across 10 exciting days.

Discover inspiring performances, immersive installations, thought-provoking exhibitions, talks, workshops and much more. Whether you're a lifelong music lover, curious explorer, or looking for something completely different, there's something for all ages to enjoy.

The full programme is now available to browse, but be quick - some events require advance booking and tickets can sell fast.

www.hcmf.co.uk by @creative_kirklees

Hanging Heaton becomes Dibley this autumn!

Join Dewsbury Collegians A.O.S as they bring the much-loved 1990s sitcom The Vicar of Dibley to the stage. Packed with all the charm, humour and unforgettable characters audiences know and love, this fast-paced production takes the best episodes and transforms them into an evening of pure comedy and joy.

Don't miss this chance to spend an evening laughing along with Geraldine, Alice and the rest of the Dibley gang as they spring back to life on stage!

Performances: Wednesday 28 October – Saturday 31 October

www.creativerkirklees.com by @creative_kirklees

Explore West Yorkshire is live ❤️

One website for everything happening across Leeds, Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. Big city nights. Moorland walks. Sculpture parks, mills, galleries, gigs and festivals. West Yorkshire has it all.

City pulse 💃 Rural soul 🏞️

Start exploring at the link in bio.

#ExploreWestYorkshire #SeasonsOfCulture #NatureSeason #WestYorkshire #Leeds #Bradford #Calderdale #Kirklees #Wakefield by @creative_kirklees

Join @huddersfieldchoral at Huddersfield Town Hall on Saturday 31 October for a breathtaking performance of Mendelssohn’s Elijah.

Living up to its motto, “to uphold and renew a proud tradition”, Huddersfield Choral Society brings a fresh generation of voices to this powerful and dramatic oratorio. From stirring choruses and moments of deep emotion to beautiful solo performances, Elijah tells a captivating story filled with passion, theatre and unforgettable music.

Tickets from £12 (plus booking fee) Concessions available.

www.creativekirklees.com by @creative_kirklees

Looking for some Halloween fun this autumn? From spooky trails and creative workshops to family-friendly events and seasonal surprises, there’s plenty to enjoy across Kirklees! 🍂🎃👻

Take a look at all the fantastic Halloween activities on the Creative Kirklees website and start planning your October adventures: 🎃🕸️

www.creativekirklees.com by @creative_kirklees

Step into a world of myths, magic and mystery this autumn at Oakwell Hall Country Park.

Follow the new Folklore Trail and discover the legends woven into Yorkshire’s rich storytelling heritage. Encounter mischievous boggarts, learn about the fearsome Barguest, uncover tales of helpful hobs, and explore stories of ancient nature spirits, fairy rings and ghostly happenings along the way.

The Trail runs from Wednesday 21 October right through to Sunday 1 November.

The perfect autumn activity for families, curious explorers and folklore lovers of all ages.

www.creativekirklees.com by @creative_kirklees