What’s on this week

Monday

COMMUNITY

National Media Museum, Bradford

Light Fantastic, exhibits, experiments and games demonstrating the science behind light. Includes story sessions, light writing, magic lantern shows. Free. Book on 0844 8563797 or visit www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk.

Greenhead Park, Huddersfield

Miniature railway, 1pm-4pm.

The Mill, Bradford Road, Batley

Easter farm, with baby farm animals. Noon-4pm, free. Make a pompom chick in Carole’s Crafts, 11am-3pm, 50p. Children accompanied by an adult.

Charity car boot sale.

Dewsbury and District Hospital, Halifax Road, 8am-noon. Registered charities free, phone Ian Leask on 01924 508642 to reserve a space. Car traders £8, van traders £10. All proceeds go to local Rotary Club charities and the hospital.

EXHIBITIONS

Smart Gallery, Red Brick Mill, Bradford Road, Batley

Picasso exhibition, free.

Batley Art Gallery, Market Place

-Dewsbury Arts Group Spring Exhibition 2013, 9.30am-7pm.

-Asma Gora exhibition of paintings.

-An Explosion of Textiles.

Dewsbury Museum, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury

Malcolm Jones - Making A Mark In Thornhill But Also Elsewhere

The Lounge and Gallery at Matthew’s Coffee House, Market Street, Cleckheaton

Robin Hood’s Bay photography exhibition by Neil Fawcett.

PUBS AND CLUBS

Irish Nash, Birstall

Mid Life Crisis, 1970s and 1980s band. Raffle and Easter bonnet competition. Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £2.50 from Fashion Workroom and High Ridings Travel, Birstall.

Comrades Club, Heckmondwike

Vocal duo Road House, 8pm.

WALKS

To Gunthwaite Mills, Nine mile medium walk with Kirklees Countryside Volunteers. Meet Susan at public car park, Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe, at 10.30am. Phone 07979 292781.

Tuesday

Community

National Media Museum, Bradford

Light Fantastic, exhibits, experiments and games demonstrating the science behind light. Includes story sessions, light writing, magic lantern shows. Free. Book on 0844 8563797 or visit www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk.

Hannah’s Tea Rooms, The Mill complex, Bradford Road, Batley

Children’s Easter biscuit decorating workshop, 10am-noon and 2pm-4pm, 50p per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Red House, Oxford Road, Gomersal

Easter chick hunt, noon-5pm. House entry fees apply.

Oakwell Hall, Nutter Lane, Birstall

Easter chick hunt, noon-5pm. House entry fees apply.

Heckmondwike Market, Blanket Hall Street

Growing Together – free seedlings and growing advice, 9am-4pm.

EXHIBITIONS

Smart Gallery, Red Brick Mill, Bradford Road, Batley

Picasso exhibition, free.

Batley Art Gallery, Market Place, Batley

-Dewsbury Arts Group Spring Exhibition 2013, 9.30am-5pm.

-Asma Gora exhibition of paintings.

-An Explosion of Textiles.

Dewsbury Museum, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury

Malcolm Jones - Making A Mark In Thornhill But Also Elsewhere, exhibition of paintings.

Red House, Oxford Road, Gomersal

Mary Taylor: Strong Minded Woman and Friend of Charlotte Bronte

The Lounge and Gallery at Matthew’s Coffee House, Market Street, Cleckheaton

Robin Hood’s Bay photography exhibition by Neil Fawcett.

THEATRES

Lawrence Batley Theatre

Huddersfield 01484 430528

High Jinx Magic and Illusion

Alhambra Theatre

Bradford 01274 432000

High Society

Wednesday

community

National Media Museum, Bradford

Light Fantastic demonstrating the science behind light. Includes story sessions, light writing, magic lantern shows. Free. Book on 0844 8563797.

Hannah’s Tea Rooms, The Mill complex, Bradford Road, Batley

Children’s Easter biscuit decorating workshop, 10am-noon and 2pm-4pm, 50p.

Red House, Oxford Road, Gomersal

Easter chick hunt, noon-5pm.

Oakwell Hall, Nutter Lane, Birstall

Easter chick hunt, noon-5pm.

Dewsbury Library, Railway Street

Creepy House crafts, 10.30am-11.30am.

DRAMA AND STAGE

Leeds Town Hall

Psychic Sally on Tour

EXHIBITIONS

Smart Gallery, Red Brick Mill, Bradford Road, Batley

Picasso exhibition. Free.

Batley Art Gallery, Market Place

-Dewsbury Arts Group Spring exhibition 2013

-Asma Gora exhibition of paintings.

-An Explosion of Textiles

Dewsbury Museum, Heckmondwike Road

Malcolm Jones - Making A Mark In Thornhill But Also Elsewhere

The Lounge and Gallery at Matthew’s Coffee House, Market Street, Cleckheaton

Robin Hood’s Bay by Neil Fawcett.

TALKS

Huddersfield Town Hall

Jodi Picoult, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Tickets £2-£4 from 01484 223200.

THEATRES

Alhambra Theatre

Bradford 01274 432000

High Society

West Yorkshire Playhouse

Leeds 0113 213 7700

Rutherford and Son

Grand Theatre

Leeds 0844 848 2705

The Ladykillers

Thursday

community

National Media Museum, Bradford

Light Fantastic demonstrating the science behind light. Free. Book on 0844 8563797.

Hannah’s Tea Rooms, The Mill complex, Bradford Road, Batley

Children’s Easter biscuit decorating, 10am-noon and 2pm-4pm, 50p.

Red House, Oxford Road, Gomersal

Easter chick hunt, noon-5pm.

Oakwell Hall, Nutter Lane, Birstall

Easter chick hunt, noon-5pm.

DRAMA AND STAGE

Leeds Town Hall

Psychic Sally On The Road

EXHIBITIONS

Smart Gallery, Red Brick Mill, Bradford Road, Batley

Picasso exhibition. Free.

Batley Art Gallery, Market Place

-Dewsbury Arts Group Spring show

-Asma Gora exhibition of paintings.

-An Explosion of Textiles

Dewsbury Museum, Boothroyd Lane

Malcolm Jones - Making A Mark In Thornhill But Also Elsewhere

The Lounge and Gallery at Matthew’s Coffee House, Market Street, Cleckheaton

Robin Hood’s Bay by Neil Fawcett.

THEATRES

Victoria Theatre, Halifax

01422 351158

Hairy Bikers

Alhambra Theatre

Bradford 01274 432000

High Society

St George’s Hall

Bradford 01274 432000

The Blues Brothers

Square Chapel Centre for the Arts

Halifax 01484 349422

Marie - The Story of Marie Lloyd

West Yorkshire Playhouse

Leeds 0113 213 7700

Rutherford and Son

Grand Theatre

Leeds 0844 848 2705

The Ladykillers