Its Happening November 2016 - March 2017

exhibitions • events • activities • walks • courses

It’s Happening...Kirklees museums and galleries

October 2017 to March 2018

Detail from View of Huddersfield by William Cowen © Kirklees Collection: Tolson Museum

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ContentsWelcome 4

Bagshaw Museum 6

Oakwell Hall & Country Park 10

Tolson Museum 14

Castle Hill 18

Huddersfield Art Gallery 20

Where to find us & opening back

Cover image: This wonderful portrait of an Elizabethan gentleman by an unknown artist has been conserved recently and is part of the new displays at Oakwell Hall.

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Premier League CultureHave you discovered Kirklees’ premier league culture yet? Like Huddersfield Town’s new Premier League status, your unique heritage is something to shout about! In the heart of beautiful Pennine Yorkshire, be inspired by great art, weird and wonderful museum collections, a Victorian Gothic mansion, and an Elizabethan manor house set in an award winning country park. From Henry Moore to half animals, Lowry to Ancient Egypt, via South Asia, the English Civil War, the Brontës, Suffragists, World War I, engineering innovation and amazing textile heritage, there’s something for everyone.

Dress up in style at Oakwell HallImmerse yourself in the 17th century at Oakwell Hall. Swish around the period rooms in sumptuous new costume. Imagine yourself in the English Civil War as a member of Oakwell’s Batt family in our ‘make-believe’ Roundheads and Cavalier outfits. Take a photo or selfie and share on social media using the hashtag #OakwellSelfie.

If you’ve not been to Oakwell Hall for a while there are all-new information panels, films, period room layouts and children’s trails to discover too – not to mention the lovely countryside, shop and café!

Welcome...... to the latest programme of events at your local museums and galleries in Kirklees.

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Kirklees Collections Out and AboutHave you spotted our Museum in a Tent with its vibrant design, exciting collections and family friendly activities? Catch it popping up at events throughout Kirklees.

If you’ve travelled via Huddersfield Railway Station you may have seen our exhibition ‘Made in Huddersfield’ in the waiting rooms. By popular demand, we’ll be back with new ‘Along the Lines’ displays, showcasing objects from places en route through Kirklees!

Our magnificent painting ‘Figure Study II’ by Francis Bacon is also out and about at Edinburgh’s Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. Exhibited alongside its companion piece ‘Figure Study I’, this has been a rare opportunity to show the two paintings side by side.

Open for Business! Autumn and Winter Opening TimesThe seasons are changing and so are we! Our seasonal opening hours change from 2 September – details on the back page. During the times we are closed to the public, we are available for group, school, wedding and room bookings so there are still lots of opportunities to visit.

Please check opening times before you travel by contacting the museum, or checking our website: www.kirklees.gov.uk/museums

Be part of the Kirklees Museums and Galleries family - we look forward to welcoming you to one of our sites very soon!

Bring your school to Kirklees Museums & GalleriesFrom the Stone Age and Ancient Egyptians to the Victorians… from the natural environment to modern art… we offer a range of hands-on experiences. Visit us and discover exciting possibilities for learning outside the classroom!

Workshops available include:

• Bagshaw Museum: Ancient Egyptians, Toys & Technology

• Oakwell Hall & Country Park: From Stone Age to Iron Age, Tudor Hall & Handling, Science Visits, Rocks & Soils

• Tolson Museum: The Romans in Huddersfield, A Victorian Childhood.

• Huddersfield Art Gallery: Art & Identity, Exploring Art in the Gallery

For more details please contact each site.

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Bagshaw Museum

Bagshaw MuseumWilton Park, Batley WF17 0AS Tel: 01924 324765Email: [email protected]/museums

Explore the world at Bagshaw Museum, housed in a magnificent Victorian Gothic former mill owner’s house set in 36 acres of parkland and ancient woodland.

Discover unusual and exciting collections from around the globe including world class Egyptology collections in an atmospheric gallery where dramatic lighting helps to recreate the interior of a tomb, the ‘Spirit of South Asia’ and the African gallery, where you can make traditional African music.

Bagshaw Museum showcases stories about iconic institutions such as Fox’s Biscuits and Batley Variety Club. You can perform your own Punch and Judy show at the Victorian seaside.

The museum is set in the award winning Wilton Park, with woodland and lakeside walks, children’s play area and café.



Events

From Shoddy to the Woodlands House Friday 10 November 7pm-9pm A fascinating out of hours tour of the building featuring the history of the Sheard family and Wilton Park. Includes light refreshments.

£3.50, booking essential

Children’s Quizzes & Trails Throughout the yearHave fun with our ever changing children’s quizzes and trails around the museum.

Free

Terrifically Terrifying Craft Workshops Tuesday 24 October 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pmDare you get creative with our chilling children’s crafts? Make your own skeletons, spiders and other things that go bump in the night.

£2 per session. All ages welcome. No booking required

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The Illustrators Sundays 14 & 28 January and 18 February 2pmLecture series: Simon Poë talks about 19th and 20th Century British artists from Tenniel, who worked for Punch and illustrated Alice in Wonderland, to Beardsley and giants of the ‘golden age’ such as Rackham and Dulac, and beyond.

£3.50, no booking required

V For Victory - A History Wardrobe Presentation Sun 11 February 2pmAn uplifting new presentation about life on the home front in World War One.

V is for vegetables Learn more about the life of a Land Army gal, and the hard work involved in running a wartime household on limited rations

V is for Valiant Celebrating the work of the Women’s Institute

V is for the Vote What was it like to vote for the first time ever?

V is for Victory Celebrations, jubilations, fears for the future and new hopes

Tickets £12.50 booking essential


Christmas comes to Bagshaw Museum Sunday 10 December 12noon-4pmJoin us for an afternoon of traditional festive fun. Follow our Christmas trail, make Christmas tree decorations, a special card and decorate a tasty treat.


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Half Term Activities Tuesday 20 February 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pmBe inspired by the objects on display and get creative with our bird themed children’s activities and crafts. Don’t forget to stop and say hello to Snowy the Snowy Owl.


Easter Crafts and Egg Hunt Saturday 31 March 12noon-4pmJoin us for Easter crafts and a yummy egg hunt.

£2. All ages welcome. No booking required

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Oakwell HallOakwell Hall Country Park


Oakwell Hall is a Grade I Listed Elizabethan manor house, furnished as a family home of the 1690s. It offers visitors a real insight into a post-English Civil War household. History comes to life as you explore the fine period rooms in a building surprisingly unchanged in over 400 years. Follow in the footrsteps of Charlotte Brontë, who based Fieldhead in her novel Shirley on Oakwell Hall.

There are also over 100 acres of Green Flag Award Winning Country Park to explore, with award winning period gardens, a nature trail, adventure playground and picnic areas. Round off your trip with a visit to the gift shop selling a range of souvenirs or call into the café for lunch or light refreshments.

Oakwell Hall Country ParkNova Lane, Birstall, Batley WF17 9LG Tel: 01924 324761Email: [email protected]/museums

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Exhibitions


EventsBusy Bees Crafts Wednesdays 1pm-3pmDrop into the Discovery Classroom in the Visitor Information Centre and learn a new craft, or bring your own craft along with you. Tea and biscuits available, pre-school children welcome.

Free entry

Fungi Walks Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 October 10am-1pmLearn how to identify some of the wide range of fungi around the country park and find out about some of their amazing uses.

£10 per person, booking essential.

All Hallows’ Eve Saturday 21 to Sunday 29 October*Spooky Halloween Quiz around the Hall with a small prize for correct entries. As you explore the Hall, you’ll discover the story of Oakwell’s very own ghost... the Legend of William Batt.

Free to take part, but normal Hall admission charges apply. *Please note the Hall will be closed on Monday 23 and Friday 27 October.

Bush Babies Tuesday 24 October & Tuesday 20 February 10-11.30amSat 9 December 1pm - 2.30pm Special Christmas themed sessionFun environmentally themed activities for the under 5s including storytelling, crafts and games. Children must be accompanied.

£5 per child, including juice drink. Booking essential

Art in the BarnSaturday 10 to Sunday 25 February Popular annual art exhibition and sale featuring the work of local artists.

Free entry Normal Visitor Centre opening times apply


EventsBushcraft Monday 23 October Monday 19 February Sunday 10 December - Christmas special 10.30am-12noonOutdoor activities for the over 5s. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

£7.50 per child. Booking essential

Wedding Fair Sunday 29 October 11am-3pmThe perfect opportunity to experience the stunning surroundings that Oakwell Hall has to offer as a wedding venue and chance to meet a range of suppliers exhibiting on the day including; caterers, venue dressers, wedding cars, musicians, photographers, florists, cake and bridal wear suppliers.

For more information contact Jackie Neville Tel: 01924 324761 Email: [email protected]

Christmas Craft Weekend Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 December 11am-4pmCraft stalls with Christmas music, food and Santa in the Hall too!

Free entry to the Barn and Hall over the weekend. Small charge to see Santa.

Lullaby the Sonic CradleThursday 16 November 7pm–8pmSound artist Duncan Chapman has used night sounds from around the world to create a unique soundscape that complements gentle Indian lullabies. Presented by Manasamitra and vocalist Supriya Nagarajan with accompanying meditative light projections. Supported by Creative Scene.

£8 per adult, £5 concessions. Booking essential.

Dewsbury and District Third Age Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 March 12noon-4pmFind out about the work of the Dewsbury 3rd Age in the Visitor Centre Barn and how you can get involved too.

Free entry

Early Bird Quiz Saturday 17 - Sunday 25 February* 12noon-4pmCelebrate National Nest Box Week with a fun quiz for bird brains around the Hall.

Free to take part, but normal Hall admission charges apply. *Please note the Hall will be closed on Monday and Friday.

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Parkrun Every Saturday at 9amA 5km run around the park for all abilities.

For more information and to register a place visit www.parkrun.org.uk/oakwellhall

Nordic Walking Every Wednesday, meeting at 10.30am in the Visitor Centre CourtyardA more challenging walk using Nordic Walking poles.

£1 per person to cover hire of equipment.

Health Walks Every Tuesday, meeting at 1.30pm in the Visitor Centre Courtyard. A gentle walk around the park lasting no more than one hour.

No need to book, just turn up!

Events

Active Oakwell

Wakefield Road, Huddersfield HD5 8DJ Tel: 01484 223240Email: [email protected]/museums Tolson Museum

World class collections paint a vivid and intriguing picture of the local area and people. You will find amazing objects charting history from earliest settlers to the boom in the textile industry and modern day collections from local people. These include historic vehicles, objects from the Luddite rebellion and the new Mines, Minerals and Monsters exhibition with beautiful minerals, ancient plant fossils and the remains of marine reptiles.

Learn about the story of nearby Castle Hill and the growth of Huddersfield in the Ramsden Gallery. Hear the poignant story of the Tolson brothers, the profound effect the First World War had on the family and the history of the museum itself.

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Tolson Museum Ravensknowle Park



INKERS Until 29 OctoberINKERS was set up in April 2000 by printmakers using the facilities at West Yorkshire Print Workshop, Mirfield. The group includes a number of award winning printmakers. All of the artworks are for sale.

Free entry

Muslim Roots in the British Army From 4 November An exhibition by young people from the Huddersfield Pakistani Community Alliance based on their HLF funded ‘Muslim Roots in the British Army’ project. Find out about their relatives’ significant contribution to WWI and WW2, rediscovered family histories, positive stories and incredible Muslim role models.

Free entry

Half Term Activity Day Wednesday 25 October 11am-1pm & 2-4pmAs the British Library’s Harry Potter touring display comes to Huddersfield Library, join us for some wizarding crafts.

£2 per child

Remembrance Service in the Heritage Memorial Garden Saturday 11 November 10.45amJoin us for a special service in our beautiful Heritage Lottery funded Memorial Garden in Ravensknowle Park. Organised by the Friends of Tolson & Ravensknowle. All welcome.

Free entry

Gamma Photoforum From 13 January 2018Showcase of the work of members of Gamma Photoforum, a group of enthusiasts and professional photographers representing a high standard of photography.

Free entry

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Half Term Activity Day Wednesday 21 February 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm Join us for bird themed activities as we take part in National Nest Box Week.

£2 per child

Carols in the Garden Sunday 17 December 2pmJoin us for carols, mince pies and mulled wine in the Heritage Memorial Garden. Organised by the Friends of Tolson & Ravensknowle.

Free entry

Victorian Christmas Fair Sunday 19 November 11am-4pm A warm Victorian welcome awaits, with stalls, refreshments and music to get you into the Christmas spirit. Organised by the Friends of Tolson & Ravensknowle.

Free entry

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Junior Parkrun Every Sunday 9am With refreshments in the Bowling Green Hut.

Free, just turn up

Tolson Tours 1pm and 2.30pm October - December 2017October: Sunday 22 / Tuesday 24 / Thursday 26 November: Sunday 26 December: Sunday 10 / Tuesday 19

Join us for a fascinating tour of Tolson Museum, where you will discover more about the characters who once lived and worked here.

Tours last approximately 40 minutes and are family friendly.

Free. Book on the day, at the reception desk.

Tea & Cake with Friends of Tolson & Ravensknowle Every month, 2pm-3.30pmCome and join our friendly group:

11 October: Fire Prevention, how to keep safe in your home. Talk by West Yorkshire Fire Brigade

8 November: Macular Society. Talk by Rena Souten, local optician, about macular degeneration.

13 December: Christmas Party.

10 January 2018: ‘The Villas of Edgerton’. David Griffiths from Huddersfield Local History Society will be talking about their latest book.

14 February 2018: St Valentine’s Day. Have you a favourite poem about love? On this auspicious day bring it along and share with us.

14 March 2018: Felix the Station Cat. Is he like Macavity the mystery cat?

Active Tolson

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Castle Hill & Victoria Tower

Now a Scheduled Ancient Monument, the history of human activity on Castle Hill goes back over 4000 years. The site was developed as an Iron Age hill fort, surrounded by defensive ditches and ramparts. In the Middle Ages there was a castle on the hill, of which the well remains. The present tower was built to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee of 1897.

Castle Hill, Almondbury, Huddersfield HD4 6TA Tel: 07870 570914Email: [email protected]/castlehill

Opening times:Victoria Tower 17 September to 16 October: Open each Saturday & Sunday

October half term (22 - 30 Oct): Open every day 12noon - 4.30pm

Christmas Holidays: Open: 16 / 17 / 23 / 27 / 28 / 29 / 30 / 31 December - 11am-3pm Closed: 24 / 25 / 26 December

February half term (17 Feb to 25 Feb): 12noon to 4.30pm

Admission charges to Victoria Tower: £1.90 for adults, 55p for children and £3.75 for families (2 adults and 2 children). Free for Kirklees Passport holders. Cash Only


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Walks


Events

Santa at the Tower 16 & 17 December 11am-3pmCome and meet Santa at Victoria Tower before he flies around the world to spread joy to all! The Yule Tree will be up once again as we celebrate with good company and to look forward to the coming year!

Admission charges will apply

Explore Castle Hill’s Archaeology Tuesday 24 & Wednesday 25 October 2pm-4pmJoin the Huddersfield and District Archaeology Society and the Castle Hill Ranger on one of a two free guided tours of Castle Hill exploring the earthworks and areas of previous archaeological excavations.

Free - To book a place phone Julian Brown on 07870 570914

Winter Solstice Walk Wednesday 21 December 8am-11amJoin our Castle Hill Ranger for a refreshing 5 mile winter walk beginning at sunrise to celebrate the Winter Solstice which marks the longest night and shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Free

A Walk on Imbolc Thurs 1 February 10am-1pmJoin the Castle Hill Ranger to celebrate the first signs of spring as Imbolc is one of the four main celebrations in the ancient calendar to welcome spring. A moderate/hard six-mile walk on ancient pathways on and around Castle Hill.

Free

The Spring Awakens Walk! Tuesday 20 March 1pm-4 pmJoin the Castle Hill Ranger on a walk to enjoy the first day of spring. The walk will be up to 6 miles. Come and join us to welcome the spring equinox when the light and dark are in equal balance on Castle Hill!

Free

Nordic Walking Sessions Walks begin at 10.30am Oct: 5 / 19 Nov: 2 / 16 / 30 Dec: 14 Jan: 11 / 26 Feb: 8 / 22 Mar: 8 / 22Nordic Walking is one of the most sociable and effective exercise techniques around. It is suitable for everyone and the loan of Nordic poles is free for each walker. Join us at Castle Hill every month.

For all the walks you will need good footwear, warm clothing & waterproofs. There will be some slopes, rough terrain and a number of step-over stiles on all the walks. Meet on the top car park on Castle Hill. Sorry, no dogs except assistance dogs. All children must be accompanied. Booking is essential. For more details about any of the walks or events please contact Julian Brown on 07870 570914

Castle Hill Litter Pick Days 27 Oct, 17 Nov, 15 Dec, 12 Jan, 16 Feb, 16 March 10am-12pmOpen to anyone who’d like to help litter pick on Castle Hill and ensure this Local Nature Reserve is fit for wildlife and visitors to enjoy. Gloves, litter pickers, bags and refreshments provided on the day.

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Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield HD1 2SU Tel: 01484 221964Email: [email protected]/museums

Huddersfield Art Gallery


See a selection of stunning paintings and sculptures by internationally renowned artists including L.S. Lowry, Stanley Spencer and Henry Moore alongside work by some of the most significant British artists of the twentieth century.There’s an innovative programme of temporary exhibitions and inspiring events and activities for all ages. Located in Huddersfield town centre on the top floor of the Library, it couldn’t be easier to visit.

Gallery 6: Yorkshire Makers is an exciting selling craft space for gorgeous Christmas shopping. There is great Yorkshire craft and design with fabulous handmade jewellery, prints, textiles and ceramics by makers across the region.


Exhibitions


Sheila Rhodes-Lucas Until 4 NovemberBeautiful ceramic sculptures inspired by the sea, created by local ceramicist Sheila Rhodes-Lucas in a selling exhibition in our Studio space.

Huddersfield Art Society 9 September to 28 OctoberThis well-established art society presents a vibrant and varied exhibition of artworks. Most works are for sale.

Maxwell Doig: A Sense of Place 11 November to 3 March 2018We are thrilled to be hosting an exhibition of recent work by acclaimed Huddersfield born artist Maxwell Doig, featuring his stunning series of architectural paintings.

Amy-Jane Blackhall: Everyone is a Moon 21 October to 13 January 2018This exhibition showcases the work of Amy-Jane Blackhall, winner of the West Yorkshire Print Workshop’s Flourish Award for Excellence in Printmaking in 2016.

Olivia Hemingway: Home 27 Jan to 21 April 2018From portraits of actors Jodie Whittaker (pictured), Sir Patrick Stewart and Lena Headey, photographed in the artist’s home town of Huddersfield, to a series of everyday moments captured in people’s homes and detailed images of objects that reveal personal stories.

New Light Prize Exhibition 10 March to 2 June 2018Open to all artists who were born, studied or reside in the North of England, the biennial New Light Prize Exhibition is the largest open prize dedicated to Northern art. Come and see the best art being produced in the region today.

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Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival: PRES@60 17 November to 10 FebruaryPRES (Polish Radio Experimental Studio) is an institution oriented towards audio-visual experimentation. Influenced by visual arts and happenings, artists and composers managed to establish a new language, open to the listener’s interpretation.

PRES@60 is curated by Michał Libera, Michał Mendyk and Daniel Muzyczuk and co-financed by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute

Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival: Małe Instrumenty plays PRES Monday 20 November 1pmFeaturing the most legendary Polish electronic piece of music, Study on One Cymbal Stroke by Włodzimierz Kotonski, realised by PRES in 1957, performed live on toy and self-made instruments by Polish explorers and constructors of Małe Instrumenty.

Free entry

Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival: PRES@60 curator’s talk Tuesday 21 November 10.30am & 3pmCurator Daniel Muzyczuk guides us through the works on display in the Polish Radio Experimental Studio Exhibition, and discusses the studio’s influence on architecture, visual art, and film in Eastern Europe.

Free entry

HCMF at HAG

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SCRAPtastic family workshop Thursday 26 October 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm As the British Library’s Harry Potter touring display comes to Huddersfield Library, join fairandfunky for some magical crafts using recycled materials.

£3.50 per child

Maxwell Doig in conversation Saturday 3 February 2pm As part of the Sense of Place exhibition, join Maxwell to discover more about the inspiration behind his artwork.

Free entry

Printmaker’s Toolkit Session with Flourish award winner Amy-Jane Blackhall Saturday 21 October 12.30pmJoin us for a talk focusing on technique, practice and making, to encourage, inspire, and generate ideas and conversation about printmaking.

£10 per person

Drop in: Family Art Day Thursday 22 February 1pm-3pmBe creative and try something new at our drop in art and craft session. To link with National Nest Box Week we’ll be looking at feathered friends for inspiration.

£1 per child

Drop-in to draw in our Studio Throughout the YearDo you love to draw? All the family can be creative in Huddersfield Art Gallery’s studio. Take inspiration from the gallery and create your own artwork.

Free entry


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Where to find us & Opening Hours

* Open Tuesday to Thursday in Kirklees School Holidays

† Oakwell Hall House closed 13 Jan to 11 Feb 2018

For opening hours for Victoria Tower and Castle Hill - please see page 18

Special Christmas and Easter opening times and events will be announced nearer the time. Keep up to date by visiting the museums & galleries Facebook page

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