Elland
Lower Valley Children’s Centres Christmas Fayre at Wellholme Park Children’s Centre
Lower Valley Children’s Centres are excited to invited you to their annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday November 30 from 10am – 1pm for a day of fun for all the family!
There will be Christmas crafts, Face Painting, Cake stalls and Christmas Market, as well as entertainment by Dazzling Dan!
As a special treat, we will be screening “The Stick Man” by Julia Donaldson, a favourite Christmas story for children. There will be three screenings with ice cream.
To book a place for this, please ring 01484 714768.
There will be a Christmas Sensory Pod for children. This can be booked on the day on a first come first served basis.
Hot food will be available for all and of course there will be Father Christmas!
The Christmas Fayre will take place on Saturday November 30, 10am – 1pm at
Wellholme Park Children’s Centre, Bradford Road, Brighouse, HD6 4AF
Tel: 01484 714768
The Space at Field Lane Christmas Fair Saturday November 30
Start your Christmas with The Space at Field Lane in Rastrick. Come see our stalls with wonderful selection of handmade crafts & gifts all in one place.
Other activities include: Hand & Foot massages, Toys & Gifts, Face Painting and of course Christmas music, cafe & Mince Pies!
Running on Saturday November 30 12 – 5 pm at The Space at Field Lane, Burnsall Road, Rastrick, HD6 3JT.
For more information phone 01484 556 924 or email Leanne@thespaceatfieldlane.org.uk
Huddersfield Live at Home Winter 2019 Newsletter
Have a look at what’s happening in neighbouring Huddersfield in the Huddersfield Live at Home latest Winter 2019 Newsletter.
Find out about shows, events and groups in the Huddersfield and Elland area for the period of Dec 2019-Jan 2020.
MHA is an award-winning charity that helps improve the lives of over 18,000 older people across the UK every day. As the only national care provider to offer connected care and support through specialist care homes, thriving retirement living and vibrant community groups, our organisation is a leading light in later life care.
The Last Memory play in Elland
Join Staying Well on Wednesday 25 September, 7pm at Elland Cricket Club for a performance of the moving play ‘The Last Memory’ by Alan Stockdill.
The play tells the story of how Talking Stock producer, Catherine Pasek cared for her father in his final years and the challenges and experiences of living with dementia.
Call us to book a FREE ticket or for more information – 01422 392767.
Brass lessons for children with Elland Silver Band
Is your child interested in learning to play a brass instrument?
We have instruments available and places in our Beginner’s Class for children aged 7 upwards. Complete beginners are welcome, no experience necessary.
We also welcome children who may have some experience of playing through school to our Starter Band.
Classes are held on a Monday evenings, 6.30pm – 7.30pm for £10 per month. Why not pop along for a FREE taster session?
TO book your place, please send Elland Silver Band a message on Facebook and we will send you an application form. Or contact our Musical Director, Samantha Harrison on 01484 717126.
Elland Show – 15 September
The Rotary Club of Elland is organising its annual Elland Show on Sunday 15 September 2019 at Elland Cricket Club, Hullen Edge Rd, Elland.
Featuring displays of cars, Motorcycles, birds of prey, military vehicles, Ferrets and other attractions.
Food stalls will complement the attractions and craft stalls making for an enjoyable day for all.
Again, this year, a flypast by one of the BBMF ( Battle of Britain Memorial Flight ) aeroplanes is booked.
Something for all to see. Please go to www.ellandshow.co.uk for more information.
And if you want to bring your interesting vehicle along to display at the show, please see the website for details of how to book it in. www.ellandshow.co.uk
Bat Walk and Talk
Saturday 14 September 2019, 7.30 – 9.30pm at Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve, Elland
Hosted walk and talk by Calderdale Council Countryside team. Meet Robin Dalton at 7:30pm in the car park.
Bring torches/warm clothes/insect repellent etc.
If weather is adverse, folk can contact Robin on 07712867619 to check that the event is going ahead.
Brighouse Artisan Market
Starting 25th Aug 2019 10.00am-4.00pm
See all Dates for this event
If it’s food you’re looking for, then we have locally made cheeses, bread made by local bakers, meat from local farmers and a great selection of cakes and sweets. Jams and chutneys made from locally sourced fruits or delicious pork pies from a local pig farmer to a delicious chocolate fountain.
In case you feel hungry during your visit we have a wide variety of street food offering shoppers food that is not only healthy, but environmentally friendly.
There is a wide selection of locally produced crafts, ranging from jewellery to glassware, soaps to ceramics and bags to knitwear.
Meet you local PCSO in Elland
PCSO Nick Mance will be at Morrisons in Elland on:
- Thursday 1 August, 10am – 11am
- Saturday 10 August, 2pm – 3pm
Come along and say hello in August to discuss any issues you may have and get crime prevention advice.
Morrisons, 4 Jubilee Way, Elland, HX5 9DT
Elland Charity Carnival 2019
Elland Charity Carnival will be taking place on Saturday 6 July 2019, 11:00am-5:00pm.
Did you know that the Elland Charity Carnival can trace its roots back to 1926? So in 2019, the 93rd Elland carnival will showcase the true spirit of the town.
The procession will include over 30 groups and floats, the largest in over 20 years. Situated in the Centre of Elland in Market Square, there will be over 25 stalls, fun fair, classic cars and bikes, Fire Engine and MORE!
There will be displays in the stage area from the Queensbury Scout Band, Karen Binns Stage School, Elland Jive Group, Huddersfield Alsatian Training Club, The Anchormen and Mark the Magician.
Come and show your support!! Why not get into the spirit of the gala in fancy dress and join the procession? There will be trophies for best junior and adult fancy dress, as well as a trophy for best dressed float.
The day will start at 10:00am with the opening of the fair. The stalls will be open by 11:00am and the procession starts at 11:30am. The procession starts at the C of E School on Westgate. It goes up Westgate to the top, along Jepson Lane and down Victoria Road. Displays will start at 12:30.
For more information of events please like our Facebook page ‘Elland Carnival’. Or use this link to go to our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Elland-carnival-910990052376525/
Elland Boxing gym as they will be bringing a bit of booooom to the Elland Carnival procession and keep an eye out for a couple of boxing local legends on the floats.
One of the biggest floats this year with over 80 juniors and adults will be the Elland RLFC squads ranging from under 5s to open age. Elland RLFC have been going strong for over 40 years.
Elland Anchormen are back in the Carnival this year on their very own float and in the Carnival show. They are in terms of history, legends of Elland.
Elland Rex Cinema will be opening the doors at 11:00am on Carnival day when anyone and everyone will be able to walk around this historic little cinema.
There will be films etc. played throughout the day (pictures house to confirm films etc.) and free liquid refreshments for children.
This is what Elland is all about and is a brilliant way to see a little bit of history on Carnival day.
The Elland Carnival is going to be bigger than ever this year. But with the Carnival growing they will need help on the day from some local Elland Volunteers. You could be part of a group or just want to help out. From setting up stalls, helping on the procession to cleaning up after the event. If you are interested then please can contact the organisers with your details via the Facebook page.
