From Sixties' hits to Christmas fairs - pick of events in and around Halifax this week
Light switch-ons, festive food and a visit from Santa – Christmas has arrived in Calderdale with lots of things to do. Plus spon back to the Sixties and enjoy comedy this week in and around the town.
The Calderdale Food Gathering
Albany Arcade at Halifax Borough Market, Thursday November 20 from 11am to 4pm
Hosted by Calderdale Food Network, this event is an opportunity to:
Showcase the region’s vibrant food culture, providing an opportunity for you to sample and buy local produce and get to know the wonderful producers and traders from across Calderdale.
Meet the individuals, groups and organisations who are working in our region to establish a sustainable food system for all.
Collborate and share ideas, celebrate positive actions and add your voice to the Calderdale Good Food Movement
The Albany Arcade will be home to food and drink pop-ups and a local produce market as well as providing a platform for local organisations, community groups and cross-sector stakeholders to engage in discussion and showcase projects and initiatives to inspire and support the development of a sustainable food system for our region.
Free entry
The Sensational 60s Live
Victoria Theatre, Halifax, Friday November 21 at 7.30pm
Spin back to the pop hits of the 1960s.
Starring Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich, The Trems (featuring Jeff Brown former member of The Tremeloes), The Fortunes, Vanity Fare and Spencer James (40 years with The Searchers).
Hits include The Legend Of Xanadu, Silence is Golden, Storm In A Teacup, Hitchin A Ride and Needles And Pins.
DOZY BEAKY MICK and TICH
Originally called Dave Dee and The Bostons formed in 1961. Changing their name to Dave Dee, Dozy Beaky Mick and Tich in 1964. In 1966 the band were in the charts for 50 weeks out of 52. In Germany alone in 1967, record sales outsold The Rolling Stones and The Beatles.
Hits include Bend It, Zabadak and The Legend Of Xanadu.
THE TREMS (featuring Jeff Brown former member of The Tremeloes)
Starting out as an English beat group founded in Dagenham, Essex in 1958, originally called Brian Poole and The Tremeloes.
The Tremeloes toured the world from 1963 through 1974.
The Trems are still a massive draw in Europe as well as the UK today as much as they've ever been. They have the fantastic reputation as one of the most entertaining bands on tour today. Hits include, Even The Bad Times Are Good, Do You Love Me, Call Me Number One and their world-wide number one hit Silence Is Golden.
THE FORTUNES
Hailing from Birmingham England, the band first came into prominence in 1964 with their hit single Caroline, which was used as the signature tune for the influential Pirate Radio Station of the same name
Other classics include Storm in A Teacup, You’ve Got Your Troubles and Freedom Come Freedom Go. The Fortunes still continue to tour the world with shows in Australia, New Zealand and The USA incorporating a weeklong residency in Las Vegas.
VANITY FARE.
Formed in 1966 are a British pop/rock group famously known for such hits as I Live for The Sun, Early In The Morning and the worldwide classic Hitchin A Ride which scored the band a number one on the Billboard 100 in the USA.
The harmonies of Vanity Fare a renowned throughout the sixties scene which makes them one of the best vocal groups still touring today.
SPENCER JAMES
Spencer James has been the Lead Vocalist and Guitarist with the sixties legends The Searchers for the last 38 years before their retirement in 2019. Spencer James was also a member of the band called The First Class which gave Spencer his first big hit with a song called Beach Baby in 1974.
Tickets: 01422 351158 and https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/
Christmas Fair and Tree Festival
Central Methodist Church,Todmorden, Saturday November 22 from 10.30am unitl 4pm.
While the Hippodrome is undergoing the redevelopment works the annual event is moving to a new location.
Christmas fair and market:
Browse more than 20 craft stalls featuring a delightful array of handmade goods, all indoors:
Local artists and makers Confectionery and cakes Haberdashery and gifts Toys and books Local foods
Candles Jewellery, scents and skincare
Christmas Tree Festival Wander through a beautiful indoor forest of Christmas trees, each one uniquely decorated by local schools and groups, representing charities close to their hearts. For t a £1 entrance fee, you will receive 10 tokens to vote for your favourite trees, with proceeds going to support those charities.
Todmorden Orchestra Concert
Todmorden Town Hall, Saturday November 22 at 7.30pm
Embark on a musical journey across 19th-century Europe with three Romantic masterpieces.
The concert opens with Berlioz’s exuberant Roman Carnival Overture followed by Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole, showcasing the talents of young violinis Georgina Bloomfield.
Dvořák’s much-loved Symphony No 8 completes the evening with its Czech folk melodies and joyful celebration of nature.
Georgina Bloomfield is a violinist from the Peak District, studying at a postgraduate level at the Royal Northern College of Music. As a soloist, Georgina was highly commended in the the college’s Concerto Competition and has performed with ensembles including Liverpool Sinfonia, Staffordshire Symphony Orchestra and the High Peak Orchestra.
Tickets – £3 to £15 – https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/
RSH Artisan Markets
D Mill Courtyard, Dean Clough, Halifax, Sunday November 23, from 10am to 3pm
It promises to bring you a fine selection of high-quality, handmade goods, food and crafts from local artisan traders, with a stunning Victorian mill backdrop. Markets take place on the fourth Sunday of every month.
Dogs welcome.
Free entry
Light Up the Valley – Myththolmroyd
Myththolmroyd Community Centre car park, Sunday November 23 from noon to 7pm
Enjoy the Christmas lights switch On, a visit from Father Christmas, a festive market, food and drink, live entertainment and children’s rides.
Free entry
Rob Becket: Giraffe
Victoria Theatre, Halifax, Sunday November 23 at 8pm
Yes! Bobby Beckles is back on tour. Smashing the life out of the M25, M1, M5 and any other road that’s in my way. From Bromley to Brisbane, my new show Giraffe is going worldwide. Expectations on me: put on 3 stone from takeaways and post-show drinking. Expectations of you: leave the gig happier than when you arrived. My wife thinks it’s going to be tough for me to be away from the family and don’t get me wrong, I do love my children/podcast content providers… but I also enjoy a lie-in and a hotel buffet breakfast. I think I’ll cope.
Children under 14 will not be admitted even if accompanied by an adult.
Tickets: 01422 351158 and https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/
Michael Rosen: Getting Through It
Victoria Theatre, Halifax, Wednesday November 26 at 7.30pm
Join poet and author Michael Rosen for his one-person show, exploring themes of love, loss, and resilience through a double bill of poignant monologues.
In The Death of Eddie," Rosen delivers a heartfelt and moving account of the loss of his son to meningitis. The second part of the show Many Kinds of Love recounts his own harrowing battle with Covid-19, which saw him spend 48 days in intensive care.
This is a unique opportunity to experience a truly affecting and inspirational live performance from one of Britain’s most beloved literary figures.
Tickets: : 01422 351158 and https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/