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Saturday 29th May – Sunday 6th June 2010

A nine-day festival celebrating our hidden multi-faith treasures

2010in Kirklees

TREASURESREVEALED

FESTIVAL GUIDE

Introduction

Ever wondered what’s inside a Mosque, Church, Hindu Temple,

Sikh Gurdwara or Buddhist Centre?

Places of worship have been at the heart of our communities for thousands of years and continue to play a vitally important social, economic, and spiritual role in our modern society.

For many people faith is a way of life, giving them a sense of belonging, identity and a sense of the common values of selfl essness and service which bind humankind. Faith can promote understanding and respect of others and nourishes that personal spiritual dimension which helps to give meaning, purpose and hope to our lives.

Kirklees Faiths Forum supports and encourages faith and interfaith groups across Kirklees. Through the Treasures Revealed partnership we extend a warm welcome to local residents and visitors. So why not pay us a visit? You may just fi nd a hidden treasure or two for yourself …

2010in Kirklees

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Contents

Participating venuesP30 – P54

Festival events listingsP4 – P28

A comprehensive guide to the events on offer over the nine days.

Full contact details and a small description of each place of worship

Saturday 29th May

For details of venues see pages 30 – 544

Key to event types:

Festival listings

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Music

History

Charity event

Exhibition

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Display

Open to visitors

Refreshments

Guided tour

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D All Saints’ Church,Netherthong Key available from the Londis shop

opposite the church

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Emmanuel Church Shelley

11am – 3pm

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Guru Nanak GurdwaraHuddersfi eld10am – 1pm

Guided tours, schools educational visits, interfaith forum.

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DChrist Church Liversedge

10am – 3pm

Open Church

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DChurch of St Aidan Skelmanthorpe

10am – 4pm

Open Church

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Dewsbury Minster9.30am – 3pm

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All facilities & Refectory open. Tour leafl ets. Book a Guided Tour on 01924 466076

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Open ChurchO R

Hanfi a InstituteHuddersfi eld

12noon – 3pm

10Welcome tour, questions and answers, refreshments

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High Flatts Meeting House, Huddersfi eld

10.30am – 4pm

Saturday 29th May

Hindu Temple,Huddersfi eld

12noon – 4pm

Open for visitorsO

Worship/tour

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Jamia Salafi a Mosque, Birkby

10am – 3pm

Coffee Morning18

Masjid-e-Noor,Batley

10am – 11am

Open for visitorsO21

Huddersfi eld Methodist Mission

12noon – 2pm

‘Treasures Revealed’ Opening event, displays, guided tours

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Huddersfi eld Parish Church10am – 2pm

Guided tours, schools educational visits

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Jamih Masjid Madrassah Salfi a,

Dewsbury, Scout Hill10am – 5pm

World Islamic Exhibition and Book Sale

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Markazi Jamia Masjid Ghausia, Huddersfi eld

2.30pm – 4pm

Introduction to Islam – English Lecture with guided tour inc Question & Answer session

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Noor Mosque, Huddersfi eld11am – 5pm

Educational Presentations. Guided Tour. Refreshment stalls. Display of Qurans from around the world. Quran and Modern Science Literature/Display boards. Stall on certain foods within the Muslim diet. Watch Muslims pray. Childrens Area. Womens Area.

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Seventh Day Adventist Church, Huddersfi eld

9.45am – 11am11.30am – 12.30pm

Bible story – in church servicePreaching – in Church service

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St James Church,Heckmondwike

10am – 3pm

Open church

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St Michael and All Angels, Thornhill

10am – 4pm

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See our website for any arranged programme:www.thornhillparishchurch.org.uk

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Saturday 29th May

St David’s,Holmbridge

10am – 4pm

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Open churchO

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St John the Evangelist, Dewsbury Moor

2pm – 4pm

Church open for visitors with refreshments

30 O R

St John’s Church,Kirkheaton

2pm – 5pm

Art Festival – paintings, photographs, quilts, embroidery, sculpture, live music and much more. Free refreshments and children’s activities. There will also be bell ringing and an opportunity to watch the ringers.There is a graveyard tour brochure giving a guide to some of the most interesting gravestones and the stories behind them.

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St Mary’s, Mirfi eld

2pm – 4pm

35

Open churchO

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St Mark’s Parish Church, Longwood

TBC

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St Bartholomew’s,Marsden

10am – 3pm2pm – 3pm

Organ/recorded music each day, various times.Refreshments available each day. Tours at 11am & 1pm. “United Voices” Choir sings at 2pm

26 O R G M H

St Mary the blessed Virgin, Gomersal

11am – 1pm

Open for visitors. Refreshments available

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St Pauls Church, Shepley

10am – 3pm

39

Open churchO

St Philip the Apostle Church, Birchencliffe

10am – 3pm

41

Open churchO

Vajrapani Buddhist Centre, Huddersfi eld

10am – 5pm

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Peace café open, volunteers available to show visitors round the meditation room, answer questions, etc

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Sunday 30th May

Sunday 30th May

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St Thomas’ Church,Huddersfi eld

9am – 12noon2pm – 4pm

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Church Service 10.00amGuided Tour 2.30pm

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Whitechapel Church, Cleckheaton


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Open Church, Genealogy records, Bell Tower, Stained Glass Windows, History Records

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D All Saints’ Church,Netherthong

11am – 12.30pm

Parish Eucharist followed by refreshments

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DChrist Church, New Mill

10.45am – 1pm

Eucharist followed by refreshments. Artwork on display. www.newmillpc.org.uk

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DChristchurch Liversedge

9.30am – 11.30pm

Open Church

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Dewsbury Minster10.30am –12.30pm

6.30pm – 8pm

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Sunday services followed by refreshments. See News & Events Diary at: www.dewsburyminster.org.uk

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Howden Clough Methodist Church

(The Wesley Playhouse)10.30am – 11.30am

Sunday Worship14

Huddersfi eld Christian Fellowship

10am – 2.30pm

Service begins at 10:30 – visitors are welcome to take part or just observe – a chance to see the place in action!

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Holy Trinity Church,South Crosland

9.15am – 11am

Morning Service followed by refreshments. All welcome

13

Sunday 30th May

Hindu Temple,Huddersfi eld11am – 2pm

Worship/tour/yoga12 GM

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10.30am – 2pm

Service at 10.30amGuided tours 12pm – 2pmChinese speakers’ fellowship 2pm

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Jamia Salafi a Mosque Birkby

6pm – 8pm

Study circle 18

Huddersfi eld Parish Church

10am – 12noon

Services of Holy Communion at 8am and 10am

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10.45 – 11.4512noon – 7.30 pm

Open worship

Open afternoon/evening visits

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9am – 2pm

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Sunday 30th May

Newsome South Methodist Church

10.30am

Sunday morning services; others are welcome to join us to participate or observe

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10am – 11am

Open for visitorsO21 G

Meltham Baptist Church

10.30am – 11.30am

Morning Worship47 S R

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9.30am – 3pm

Church service Holy Communion (9.30am – 10.30am). Tours at 11am and 1pm

26 O R G M HS


10am – 4pm

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Open churchO


10.30am – 12.30pm

Morning Worship

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St John the Evangelist, Cleckheaton

10am – 10.20am11am – 12.15

Morning Prayer

Parish Eucharist

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10.30am, 5pm

2pm – 5pm

Services 10.30am – Launch of Building Plans, 5pm – informal worship using creative arts Art Festival – paintings, photographs, quilts, embroidery, sculpture, live music and more. Free refreshments and children’s activities. Also an opportunity to watch bell ringers.Graveyard tour brochure giving a guide to the most interesting gravestones and the stories behind them.

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Noor Mosque, Huddersfi eld

12.30pm

Traditional South Asian Lunch.Presentation on importance of Interfaith working. Educational Quiz. Awarding of prizes to winners

24 RP

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Sunday 30th May


2pm – 4pm

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Open churchO


9am – 3pm

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Church open for servicesO

St Philip the Apostle Church, Birchencliffe10.30am – 12noon

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St Philip’s Day Patronal Festival Eucharist .

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St Pauls, Hanging Heaton

9.30am – 11.30pm

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Church Open for worshippers and visitors of all ages. Excellent organ. Warm church and friendly people. Children’s area. You are welcome here!

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St Stephen’s, Rashcliffe

11am – 12.30pm

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Morning Service followed by refreshments

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St Thomas’ Church,Batley

7.45am – 11am

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Church Open for worshippers and visitors of all ages. Beautiful stained glass. Warm and friendly. Tea and coffee and toilets – you are welcome here!

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10.30am – 11.30am11.30am – 12noon

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Holy Communion

Coffee and chat

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St Mary the blessed Virgin, Gomersal9.30am – 11am

Parish Eucharist Service

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11am – 4pm

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Church Service 10amGuided Tour 2.30pm

O D E


10am – 2pm

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9.45am – 10.45am

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Sunday worship with Holy Communion followed by refreshments and an opportunity to look around this interesting little church.


11am – 4pm

Open church

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10.30am – 8pmVisitors to view. Groups may request opening

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Birchencliffe10am – 11.10am

11.20am – 12.30pm

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Sunday Worship and SacramentS


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2pm – 5pm

Art Festival – paintings, photographs, quilts, embroidery, sculpture, live music and much more. Free refreshments and children’s activities. There will also be bell ringing and an opportunity to watch the ringers.There is a graveyard tour brochure giving a guide to some of the most interesting gravestones and the stories behind them.

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10am – 3pm

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Open churchO


2pm – 4pm

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Open churchO

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10am – 11am

Open for visitorsO21 G


10.00am – 12noon

Open Morning47 RO G H


10am – 4pm

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Open churchO


TBC

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11am – 1pm


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Tuesday 1st June



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Guided Tour 2.30pmO D E



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9.30am – 10.30am

Holy Communion followed by refreshments

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12noon – 4pm

Open Church

5 O R


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Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Huddersfi eld

10am – 1pm

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Huddersfi eld Methodist Mission9.30am – 1.30pm The Mission Café open.

Guided Prayer Session in the Chapel at 12.30pm. Guided tours – noon – 2pm

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Dewsbury, Scout Hill10am – 12noon


19 RD AE V

Tuesday 1st June

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Tuesday 1st June

St Paul’s Church, Birkenshaw

10am – 3pm

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Open churchO


2pm – 4pm

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Open churchO

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Church Service 12.15pmGuided Tour 2.30pm

O D E


10am – 3pm

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Open churchO R


2pm – 4pm6.30pm – 7.45pm

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Church open plus refreshments. Registers to view Church open to view.

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9.am – 9.20am Morning Prayer

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9.30am – 3pm

Morning prayers (9.30am – 10am). Tours at 11am and 1pm

26 O R G M HS


10am – 4pm

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Open churchO


10am – 1pm

Morning Social Club

28 O R A

Noor Mosque, Huddersfi eld

9.30am – 12.30pm

Tea/coffee morning,with presentations on theIslamic culture,Q&A session, andguided tours.

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TBC

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opposite the church

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9.30 – 12.30

All age Eucharist followed by refreshments and displays of artwork. www.newmillpc.org.uk.

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9.30am – 11.30pm

Open Church

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10am – 4pm

Open Church

5 O R

DDawatal Islam Mosque, Batley

10am – 2pm

Open for visitors

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12noon – 1pm

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All facilities & Refectory open. Tour leafl ets. Guided Tours @ 10.30am & 1.30pm.Service of Holy Communion

O R H ED G S


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Wednesday 2nd June


10.00am – 12noon

Coffee Morning47 RO G H

Wednesday 2nd June


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Wednesday 2nd June


10am – 4pm

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Open churchO


9am – 9.15am9.30am –10am

Morning PrayerHoly Communion

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10.00am – 12noon

Open Morning47 RO G H


7.30 – 8.30pmBible story – in church service

Preaching – in Church service

25 O P


(The Wesley Playhouse)10am – 4pm

Café and Play area open for children and families.

14 O R



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9.30am – 12noon7.15pm – 8.30pm

Morning service with refreshments plus church open to view + Registers to view.Church open to view + Registers to view

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Huddersfi eld Methodist Mission9.30am – 1.30pm

Guided tours – 2pm The Mission Café open.

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Meltham Methodist Church

2pm – 4pm

Displays on a Biblical ‘Treasure’ theme with activities for all ages, children’s activity sheet and treasure hunt. Information on the history of Methodism in Meltham.

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D O H




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St John’s,Upper Hopton

9.30 – 4pm

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Open churchO


2pm – 4pm

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Open churchO

St Paul’s,Mirfi eld

9.30 – 4pm

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Open churchO


10am – 3pm

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Open churchO R



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10am –10.30am2pm – 4pm

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Holy Communion (said) from Book of Common Prayer.Open House Music Hall Memorieswith, Alan Scott. Talk & music show . Admission free

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9am – 11am

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Church Open for worshippers and visitors of all ages. Beautiful stained glass. Warm and friendly. Tea and coffee and toilets – you are welcome here!

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Birchencliffe

10am – 3pm

Anyone intersted in Family history research can visit our family history library on Wednesday & Thursday, 10am–3pm, though it is advisable to book fi rst if you want to use a computer.

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TBC

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Wednesday 2nd June

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10am – 1pm

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(The Wesley Playhouse)10am – 4pm


14 O R


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O R H ED G


9.30am – 2pm

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Church Open, informal service from 10am to 12noon.

O R S



The Mission Café open. Guided tours – 2pm

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opposite the church

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9am – 4pm

Open Church (Mass 9.30am til 10.00am)

5 O R S

Thursday 3rd June

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2pm – 4pm


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Newsome South Methodist Church9.45am – 11am

Others are welcome to join our coffee morning

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10am – 4pm

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Open churchO

St James Church,Heckmondwike9.30am – 1pm

Holy Communion Service

28 O R A


9.am – 9.20am9.30am – 12noon

Morning prayer

Open church

29 S

St Paul’s Church, Birkenshaw

10am – 3pm

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Open churchO R


2pm – 4pm

35

Open churchO


TBC

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Thursday 3rd June

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2pm – 4pmChurch open. Opportunity to look around the church and usethe graveyard guide. Free refreshments

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2pm – 4pm

Church open to view + Registers to view. Refreshments

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All facilities & Refectory open. Tour leafl ets. Guided Tours @ 10.30am & 1.30pm.

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opposite the church

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DChurch of St AidanSkelmanthorpe

10am – 4pm

Open Church

5 O R

Friday 4th June

20 For details of venues see pages 30 – 54


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Friday 4th June


10am – 3pm

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Open churchO R

St Pauls, Hanging Heaton9am – 10.30pm

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Church Open for worshippers and visitors of all ages. Book of Common Prayer service. Warm church and friendly people. Children’s area. You are welcome here!

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1.30pm – 3.30pm

World Islamic Exhibition and Book Sale English sermon (khutbah) after congregational Friday prayers (jummah). This will be followed by light refresh-ments and hospitality in the Lounge and Main Hall.

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2pm – 4pm


22 D O R AF H E


10am – 4pm

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Open churchO


2pm – 4pm

35

Open churchO

Howden Clough (The Wesley Playhouse)

Methodist Church10am – 4pm


14 O R



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12noon – 2pm

Open for visitors to observe Friday prayers for men and women

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Friday 4th June


TBC

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The Mission Café open. Guided tours – 2pm

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Saturday 5th June


10am – 1pm

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Hanfi a InstituteHuddersfi eld

12noon – 3pm

10Welcome tour, questions and answers, refreshments

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10am – 3pm

Open Church

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10am – 4pm

Open Church

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D All Saints Church,Clayton West

10am – 12 noon(open until 4pm)

Coffee Mornings/ Gift Stalls, Guided Tour Booklet of the Church.

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opposite the church

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Saturday 5th June


10am – 3pm

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Saturday 5th June



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12noon – 2pm


Q&A Session on Islamic Awareness.

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Markazi Jamia Masjid Ghausia, Huddersfi eld

2.30pm – 4pm

Introduction to Islam – English Lecture with guided tour inc Question & Answer session

20 R DG HP


10am – 6pm

Displays on a Biblical ‘Treasure’ theme with activities for all ages, children’s activity sheet and treasure hunt. Information on the history of Methodism in Meltham. Light lunches available 12noon – 2pm for a small charge.

22 D O R AF H E


9.45am –11am11.30am –12.30pm

Bible story – in church service

Preaching – in Church service

25 O P


10am – 1pm

Tours at 11am

26 O R G M H

Hindu Temple,Huddersfi eld

12noon – 4pm

Worship/tour12 GM S


10.30am – 12.30pm

Open for Faith Trail15 D G P


10am – 3pm

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Open churchO

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10am – 5pm

45


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10am – 3pm

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Church churchO R S


10am – 12noon

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Open to view with refreshmentsRegisters to view.

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Church Service 10amGuided Tour 2.30pm

O D E


2pm – 4pm

35

Open churchO


Saturday 5th June


10am – 3pm

Open church

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10am – 12noonCoffee Morning & Cake Stall

29 C O R


10am – 4pm

Church open for visitors with refreshments

30 O R


TBC

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10am – 12noon


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Sunday 6th June


9.30am – 11.30pm

Open Church

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10am – 4pm

Open Church (Family Service10.30-11.30am)

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Dewsbury Minster10.30am –11.30am

6.30pm – 8.00pm

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Sunday service followed by refreshments. See News & Events / Diary @ www.dewsburyminster.org.uk


11am – 12.30pm

Parish Eucharist followed by refreshments

2 RS

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9am – 11am

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10am – 1pm

9

Open Church and serviceO R S


10.45 – 11.45 Worship/Visitors

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Hindu Temple,Huddersfi eld11am – 2pm

Worship/tour/yoga12 GM


9.30am – 1.30pm2.30pm – 4.30pm

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Sunday 6th June

Sunday 6th June

Newsome South Methodist Church

10.30am

Sunday morning services; others are welcome to join us to participate or observe

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10.30am – 11.30am

Morning Worship47 S R


10am – 12.30pm

Special ‘Treasures’ service 10.30 – 11.30 (suitable for all ages), followed by another chance to look at the displays.

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(The Wesley Playhouse)4pm – 6pm

Playhouse Praise family friendly event with songs, crafts, Bible Stories for all to enjoy.

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Huddersfi eld Christian Fellowship

10am – 2.30pm

Service begins at 10:30 – visitors are welcome to take part or just observe – a chance to see the place in action!

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9.15am – 11am

Morning Service followed by refreshments. All welcome

13 S


11am – 2pm

Café Service (informal worship) 11amHost available to show visitors around

15 S


6pm – 8pm

Study circle 18

Huddersfi eld Parish Church

10am – 12noon

Services of Holy Communion at 8am and 10am

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D O HG




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Sunday 6th June


10.30am – 12.30pm

Morning Worship

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10am – 10.20am11am – 12.15

Morning Prayer

Parish Eucharist

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8am, 9.30am11am, 6pm

Services 8 am – Book of Common Prayer Communion 9.30 am – Common Worship Morning Prayer, 11 am – Informal (Baptism), 6 pm – prayer meeting

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10.30am – 11.30am11.30am – 12noon

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Holy Communion

Coffee and chat

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St Mary the blessed Virgin, Gomersal9.30am – 11am

Parish Eucharist Service

34 S


2pm – 4pm

35

Open churchO


9.30am – 3pm

All age worship (10am – 11am)Holy Communion at 11.30am.Tour at 1pm

26 O R G M HS


10am – 4pm

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Open churchO


2pm – 4pm

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Church Service 10.30amGuided Tour 2.30pm

O D E


10am – 2pm

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9.45am – 10.45am

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Sunday worship with Holy Communion followed by refreshments and an opportunity to look around this interesting little church.

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Sunday 6th June

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Birchencliffe10am – 11.10am

11.20am – 12.30pm

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Sunday Worship and SacramentS

28 For details of venues see pages 30 – 54


10am – 3pm

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Church open for servicesO R

St Pauls, Hanging Heaton9.30am – 11am

7.45am – 8.45am

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Church Open for worshippers and visitors of all ages. Excellent organ. Warm church and friendly people. Children’s area. You are welcome here!

O ES


11am – 12.30pm

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Morning Service followed by refreshments

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9am – 11am

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Church Open for worshippers and visi-tors of all ages. Beautiful stained glass. Warm and friendly. Tea and coffee and toilets – you are welcome here!

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All details correct at time of going to print but you may wish to contact the place of worship you wish to visit before you travel in case there are any last-minute changes to listings.

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1 All Saints Church, Church Lane, Clayton West, Huddersfi eld,HD8 9NTReverend Joy Cousans orGillian Hamer01484 [email protected]

Venue details

Key to facilities:

Refreshments

Parking

Disabled access

Partial disabled access

All Saints’ Church opened in 1875 to serve the local community and is part of the ancient parish of High Hoyland. It contains stained glass windows by Charles Kempe, a beautiful screen behind the altar celebrating Celtic Saints and the Wintour Memorial commemorating the Battle of Jutland. The pulpit is made of Caen stone supported by alabaster pillars and was given in memory of Revd. F.T.Wintour, Rector of the parish from 1867 to 1898. There is also a board with the names of the Rectors of High Hoyland dating back to the 12th Century. For some of the time there are 2 Rectors shown on the board, as the church was left to the founder’s 2 daughters and each had the right to present a Rector. All the carvings in the church were made by local craftsmen.

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2 All Saints Church, Towngate,Netherthong, Holmfi rth,HD9 3EJYvonne Hutson (secretary)01484 [email protected]

All Saints’ Church is situated in the centre of this Pennine Hill village, 2 miles from Holmfi rth. Built in 1829-30 at a cost of £2,869 it is a Grade 2 listed building. There have been alterations over the years, the most recent being meeting rooms, kitchens and toilets incorporated within the building. There is an attractive churchyard with interesting gravestones, beautiful trees and extensive views over the local countryside. Many family historians are interested in the rolls of honour from WW1 and the burial register for the graveyard, which include many of those who died in the workhouse, situated on the edge of the village of Deanhouse.

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4 Christchurch,Church Lane, Knowler Hill, Liversedge, WF15 6DTRev Simon Pitcher01924 [email protected]

Christchurch was built in the early nineteenth century in the Gothic style. Paid for by the fi rst Vicar, the Rev Hammond Roberson the church cost just over £7000 in 1817. Rev Roberson was anxious that a new church should be built to serve the spiritual needs of workers in the new textile mills in the Spen Valley.

The church bells were made from bronze recycled from captured French canon from the battle of Genoa, fought during the Napoleonic Wars. There is a fi ne rood screen with carving of northern saints and a notable organ.

Unsuitable for wheelchairs

3 Christ Church,Sude Hill,New Mill, HD9 7DWAilsa Brooke, Lay Minister (Reader)01484 [email protected]

The Georgian Parish Church with its clock tower stands proudly on a hill side overlooking the village. We cater for both tradtitional and modern styles of worship by following a varied pattern with both a robed choir and a music group. The building has some fi ne stained glass, a sculptured reredos of the Last Supper, a stone credence and font and a high pulpit more suited to a previous age. Various groups, both secular and church use the building during the week and we are always looking for ways to forge connections with the community.

In the street outside the Church

6 Dawatal Islam Mosque,West Acre Drive, Off Broomsdale Road, Batley,WF17 6PEIsmail Makda0754 [email protected]

Dawatal Islam is a purpose built modern place of worship providing both religious and educational teachings for the Muslim community of Soothill. The building work was completed in 2004 and there are now 10 evening supplementary school (madressah) classes held for children between the ages of 4 and 12. Dawatal Islam also has facilities for women and young girls as well as providing additional support for the local community. The Masjid hosts interfaith visits from the wider community and has good links with the local schools.

5 St. Aidan’s Church, Radcliffe Street, Skelmanthorpe,Huddersfi eld,HD8 9AFPhilip Reynolds – parish priest01484 [email protected]

A late Victorian Church (1894-1895) designed by famous architect GF Bodley (exhibition of his work at the V&A in 2007): The Church contains a late Saxon or early Norman square Font, and a mid-1950s Reredos above the High Altar - with a depiction of Christ in majesty with St Aidan and St Oswald. Other religious icons and images are also on display. Visitors, including members of other Faiths, are very welcome to attend services.

portable ramp – level fl oors inside

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7 Dewsbury Minster, Rishworth Road,Dewsbury,WF12 8DD Gill Gaskin: 01924 466076Minster: 01924 [email protected]

This vibrant yet ancient place of worship, welcome and peace, has 1400 years of history told through its magnifi cent Reredos, Heritage Centre and Worship Spaces.

Paulinus, ‘Preached and celebrated’ here in AD627. Anglo-Saxon stone-carved cross-fragments, including fi rst English examples from AD850, are on view, as is the Anglo Saxon Mother Church’s long and short work dated AD980.

Viking, Norman, Medieval, Georgian, Victorian, 20th and 21st Century works (some unique), artefacts and a stunning organ are all open to view.

Upstairs is The ‘Saxon Cell’ Paulinus Chapel and the breathtakingly close-up East Window and beams.

Other connections include Brontës, Titanic, Devil’s Knell, fi rst Sunday Schools and fi rst Missionaries to India.

Dewsbury Minster is the North Kirklees Christian Faith Centre of IFK(S).

8 Emmanuel Church, Huddersfi eld Road,Shelley,HD8 8LHStephen Hughes, Former Church Warden01484 [email protected]

The Church has been a centre of worship since 1868. We are a United Benefi ce with St Paul’s, Shepley in the Kirkburton Deanery of the Anglican Diocese of Wakefi eld. The foundation stone was laid by the 5th Earl of Dartmouth of 23rd August 1866 and the Church was dedicated by the Lord Bishop of Ripon on September 9th 1868. The building, as with many Victorian village churches, is of a simple design built of local stone and has been altered over the years to suit the worship patterns of the time. The general plan of the church includes an entrance porch, nave, chancel, vestry and south aisle.

at Armitages Garden Centre

10 Hanfi a Institute,Bentley Street,Lockwood,Huddersfi eld,HD1 3ULMohammed Imran / General Secretary01484 346870 / 07931 730439imran@hanfi a.org

Limited

9 Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Prospect Street,Huddersfi eld,HD1 2NXJas Sohanpal – Education Secretary07939 552095gurunanakgurdwarahuddersfi [email protected]@sky.com

The Guru Nanak Gurdwara (Sikh Temple) is a purpose built building was erected in 1975. Since then the building has been extended several times due to increased demand

The Gurdwara has three fl oors and on the ground fl oor is the reception area, kitchen and Langer Hall (Free communal kitchen). On the fi rst fl oor is the main prayer hall and on the second fl oor is a smaller prayer hall which is used when there is more than one function taking place at same time.

Currently the Gurdwara attracts congregations from Huddersfi eld, Halifax , Dewsbury and other regional areas.

The type of activities provide by the Gurdwara other then religious are:

Punjabi School: We have approximately 150 Students, we teach from 5 years & upwards. Punjabi school is run at weekends only.

Faith Centre: We are one of seven Faith Centres in Kirklees who host school visits.

Weddings: The Gurdwara building is registered for civil and religious weddings.

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The present meeting house stands on the walls of a barn fi rst used by ‘Seekers’ during the 1640s. They met in this hidden place because their rejection of Church of England practice was illegal. From 1652 the Seekers evolved to become Quakers, because they ‘quaked in the power of the Lord’.

At one time Quakers owned all the properties around the meeting house. They ran a school for fi fty boys in the 1700s and used Mill Bank as a home for inebriate women during the late 1800s. Nearby, Strines Guest House became an early youth hostel.

Quaker Meetings are open to all and are held in silence.

11 High Flatts Meeting House,9 Quaker Bottom, Firth Lane, HighFlatts, Huddersfi eld, HD8 8XUThelma Pickford 01484 607716 John Springer 07790 678190

12 Hindu Temple,20 Zetland Street,Huddersfi eldKiran Bali – General Secretary07944 [email protected]

Our aims are to celebrate the Hindu religion and culture whilst fostering harmonious relations with all faiths and communities.

We celebrate our excellent relationships within our diverse community and strive to work together for all faiths to prosper.

The Hindu faith empowers the individual to choose their own path to realise God. This can involve elements such as worship, yoga and voluntary service.

We believe that the whole of mankind is one universal family and we must uphold the values of respect, cooperation and acceptance.

13 Holy Trinity Church,Church Lane,South Crosland,Huddersfi eld,HD4 7DBRevd Stephen Gott, Team Rector01484 [email protected]

Known as a Waterloo Church, the nave and tower were completed in 1829 with the chancel added in 1860 and the organ in 1864.

There have been recent reordering and also the erection of the Jubilee room adjacent to the tower.

Many features have been added over the years as memorials, including the stained glass windows depicting the story of The Good Samaritan and showing Jesus teaching in the synagogue.

The oak tablet lists the names of those of the parish who lost their lives in World War 1 and the statue of Mary and the child Jesus has on the base the names of the fallen in World War 2.

14 The Wesley Playhouse at Howden Clough Methodist ChurchNab Lane,Howden Clough,Birstall,WF17 0HUCaroline Holt,07511 [email protected]

In car park or on-street

Howden Clough Methodist Church has been a worshipping church for 135 years and in 2007 we converted the main part of the Church into the fi rst Christian run Children’s Playhouse called “The Wesley Playhouse”. Inside there is a themed play area for children in the shape of Noah’s Ark and informal seating for parents and careers to enjoy a drink and something to eat from our Fair Trade cafe and try a home made cake or bun. We have “Playhouse Praise” at 4p.m. on the fi rst Sunday of the month for families to come along and enjoy crafts, songs, Bible stories and play in the Ark. In November 2009 we were runners up Nationally in “Most inspiring Church” at the Inspire Awards. So come and enjoy a chat and coffee with us, and see a new way of being church. We are open daily from Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri 10a.m to 4p.m., but closed on Tues, Sun & Saturdays only open for pre arranged parties only. For the time of the Treasures Revealed we are open 10 am to 4p.m. On Wed 2nd June, Thurs 3rd June, Fri 4th June & Sunday 6th June from 4pm when we hold our “Playhouse Praise”.

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Use Kingsgate car-park

15 Huddersfi eld Methodist Mission, 3-13 Lord Street, Huddersfi eldHD1 1QARoy Squires01484 323132 (home)07768 067251 (mob)[email protected]

The Methodist Mission building is new – opened in 2000. It is a replacement for one in King Street which was compulsorily purchased by Kirklees Metropolitan Council to make way for the Kings Gate Shopping Centre. The Mission has always had a social entrepreneurial spirit, from penny banks and cripples guild in the 1920’s, mother & baby home in the 1930’s and 40’s – through to Coffee Bar Drop-In in the 1970s and the current Welcome Centre to meet crisis-needs in the town centre, and the Computer Facility using modern technology to raise the self esteem of our contacts through the Café and Welcome Centre.

16 Huddersfi eld Christian Fellowship,Cathedral House,St Thomas Road,Huddersfi eld,HD1 3LGPastor Colin Cooper01484 514088 info@huddersfi eldchristianfellowship.com

Huddersfi eld Christian Fellowship is a town-centre based church in West Yorkshire with a growing congregation comprising of people from various social, cultural and religious backgrounds. Our Sunday morning services typically attract 700 to 800 worshippers from 24 different nationalities.

The church has just moved into a brand new facility, Cathedral House, designed to seat 2100 in the main auditorium. The building also houses a bookshop, coffee shop, children’s play gym, conference facilities with onsite parking, disabled access and a state of the art sound and translation system. It is believed to be the largest purpose built church facility in England since Guildford Cathedral in the 1930s and it is hoped that it will become a haven for the community.

18 Jamia Salfi a Mosque,62 Halifax Old Road, Birkby, Huddersfi eld,HD1 6HGShaukat Ali07915 65 31 [email protected]

The Mosque was established in 1999. The building was an old disused pub and was bought from the brewery. Extensive refurbishments took place to convert this building into a two storey Mosque to provide prayer areas for both men and women.

There is large fully functional kitchen and separate entrances for men and women.

Since the building was purchased the congregation of worshippers is growing rapidly, therefore plans to extend the building to accommodate more worshippers and provide facilities for the disabled as being drawn up.

There is parking at both front and back of the Mosque.

Front and back

17 Huddersfi eld Parish Church, Byram Street, Huddersfi eld,HD1 1BU Canon Catherine Ogle01484 [email protected] [email protected]

Roadside

Huddersfi eld Parish church is the third church to be built on this site, where Christians have met to worship for almost 1000years. The main beauty of the church, the east window and baldachino, were both designed by Sir Ninian Comper in memory of the fallen of the First World War. The Elizabethan font is dated 1570 and its cover is said to date from 1640. The carved panelling of the gallery probably dates from the second church to stand on this site. At Huddersfi eld Parish Church music is of the highest importance in our worship and we are fortunate to have a wonderful choir including many university students. The organ, originally installed by Conachers in 1908, was rebuilt in 1984 by Philip Wood of Huddersfi eld.

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19 Jamih Masjid Madrassah Salfi a, Stoney Bank Street, Scout Hill, Dewsbury, WF13 3RJMohammed Ishaq (Chairman)01924 501 090

20 Markazi Jamia Masjid Ghausia,73 Victoria Road,Huddersfi eld,HD1 3RTNaeem Sarfraz, Press Secretary07815 292 [email protected]

Jamih Masjid Madrassah Salfi a is an Islamic educational and welfare organisation established in 1988 and registered as a charity. It focuses on works for the betterment of all of its local community to meet their social, educational, spiritual and cultural needs.

The mosque is housed in the assembly hall on the fi rst fl oor of an old converted mill building. The mosque offers separate male and female prayer and reading areas and welcomes all to attend their weekly congregational Friday prayer sermon. The sermon is narrated either in English, Arabic, Urdu or Punjabi by guest speakers or by local scholars and focuses on moral and spiritual development. Supplementary Islamic and mainstream education classes are regularly hosted by external education specialists.

• To promote and advance the Islamic faith with emphasis on enhancing the moral and spiritual well-being of the local Muslim community.

• To establish educational programmes to disseminate a positive understanding of Islam in the United Kingdom for the local Muslim community regardless of age, gender or race.

• To enhance the spiritual well-being of the local Muslim community through the celebration of religious festivals and occasions of Islamic historical importance.

• To promote positive and friendly relationships between the local Muslim and non-Muslim community.

• To make available a centre for the local Muslim community to arrange activities common to life-changing events.

• To establish a dedicated place of worship and centre to realise the objects of the charity and delivery of services in the interests of social welfare for the local Muslim community.

On street parking – both front and back of the Mosque.

21 Masjid-e-Noor,90 Dark Lane, Batley,WF17 7RNAbdullah Bham07973 409 [email protected]

22 Meltham Methodist Church,Millmoor Road,Meltham,Holmfi rth,

HD9 5JUMrs Jo Rand, Church Steward01484 [email protected]

There have been Methodists in Meltham for well over 200 years. Our present building may not be of architectural merit, but it is a practical ‘treasure’ for our church and community, built by the hard work and dedication of many people. It stands next to the original 1819 chapel (now fl ats/offi ces).

The talents of children and adults in our congregation come together for this festival celebrating the treasure in our midst. Bring a picture, poem, model or other artwork to add to a display on the theme ‘My treasure is...’, or be inspired to create one in our art corner.

Masjid-e-Noor is one of eight established faith centres hosting visits for schools through the Interfaith Kirklees (Schools) educational learning project. The mosque has also hosted visits for adults and community groups. For the Treasures Revealed week, visitors are welcome to come to the mosque between 10-11 on Saturday, Sunday and Monday to have a look around and ask the experienced host at the mosque any questions.

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24 Noor Mosque,Crosland Road, Thornton Lodge, Huddersfi eld, HD1 3JSMolana Imran Hussain07886 [email protected]

Masjid Noor is privileged to have established a healthy relationship with its community. It provides a variety of services that range from the basics to the essentials, such as the congregational prayers, individual worship, spiritual enhancement, wedding services, funeral services etc. There is an integrated Madrassah (supplementary faith school) to provide for the educational needs of the Muslim community. Annual ‘open days’ and tailor made courses attract individuals from diverse faiths, organisations and backgrounds.

23 Newsome South Methodist Church,Birch Road,Berry Brow,Huddersfi eld,HD4 7LPHoward Robinson01484 [email protected]

Open air preaching commenced in Berry Brow under the shadow of a large rock, and in 1824 Rock Chapel was opened next to it. By the 1880’s a new chapel was built on Birch Road and opened in 1893. In the 1960’s, with high maintenance and heating costs, the Chapel was demolished and the schoolroom converted to a Chapel and a “Community Room’’ built on. This new Church opened in 1981. Recently the premises have had a “makeover”. The building incorporates a window made in memory of “Little Abe - The Bishop of Berry Brow”, a famous 19th century local preacher.

Front of Church

25 Seventh Day Adventist Church,College Street, Crosland Moor, Huddersfi eld,HD4 5EBBarry Stokes, Minister0161 [email protected]

Our church will be open for its regular services to which visitors are welcome to attend, and observe and participate.

26 St Bartholomew’s Church,Church Lane,Marsden,HD7 6DJJoan M Briggs, Licensed Reader01484 [email protected]

Grade II listed building seating 600, known colloquially as “The Cathedral of the Colne Valley”.

Architect – William Henry Crossland, pupil of Sir George Gilbert Scott.

Built 1895 with Baptistery and bell tower added 1911. A peel of 10 bells.

Font and Pulpit of Caen stone. Brass lectern is a copy of a design at Southwell Minster. Oak Chancel Screen, and painted alabaster Reredos representing The Last Supper, both carved to designs by Harold Gibbons, FRIBA, gifts of the Whitehead Family as was much of the beautiful stained glass.

Chancel has fi ne mosaic fl oors by Burke & Co. James Binns organ installed 1919.

Silver chandelier surmounted by a cuckoo in the Lady Chapel believed to be from Ye Olde Chapell of Marsden.

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27 St. David’s Church, Woodhead Road, Holmbridge, Holmfi rth,HD9 2NQIan Gold, Barrie Swift,

St David’s church was consecrated on 28th March 1840 and became a separate Parish Church in 1857. There is a wall display in the church telling the history and depicting some of the items of interest. On display will be the famous Flood Bible that survived the great fl ood of 1852 when Bilberry Reservoir burst its banks, and there is a fl ood tapestry in the West End room at the back of church. Also, be sure to have a look at the Millennium window which was consecrated in 2002 (paid for by subscriptions through the village Millennium Committee).

At the rear of the Parish Hall, adjacent to the Church

28 St James Church, Church Street, HeckmondwikeWF16 0AXReverend Simon Pitcher01924 [email protected]

The Church was built in the 1820s and was one of the “Waterloo” churches built at a cost of £3000 and paid for by a government grant to celebrate British Victory at the battle of Waterloo. The original church structure, the tower and nave, is currently under restoration, and these repairs will be completed by the end of April 2009. The current chancel was built in the early twentieth century, and its rich decoration contrasts with the plain and simple 1820s nave. The Lady Chapel boasts four fi ne windows depicting angels that were designed by the pre Raphaelite artist, Edward Burne Jones.

On-street

30 St John the Evangelist,Boothroyd Lane,Dewsbury Moor,WF13 2JARev Kathy Robertson – Team Vicar01924 [email protected]

St Johns Dewsbury Moor is a Grade 2 listed building, an excellent example of a “Waterloo” or “Commissioners” churches, built from a Parliamentary grant in 1818 of a million pounds for the construction of urban churches. The foundation stone was laid in 1823. The church was consecrated in 1827.

The church is set in a large churchyard containing graves of historical interest.

Some of the stained glass windows are considered valuable works of art by contemporary 19th century craftsmen.

The font was constructed from stone from the original pulpit which was replaced by a timber pulpit, with carved fi gures of the twelve apostles.

29 St John The Evangelist,Church Street,Cleckheaton,West Yorkshire, BD19 3RNMrs Annette Smith, Lay Pastoral Minister01274 861158 [email protected]

St Johns was built in 1832, one of the ‘Waterloo’ churches and was enlarged in 1864. An Iridous behind the altar depicts the Last Supper, a wooden screen has carved fi gures of the disciples and the pulpit has fi gures of the Gospel writers and Paul. Stained glass windows add greatly to the beauty to the building. There is a First World War Memorial and after the Second World War a peal of bells was installed.

The churchyard has a Garden of Remembrance for cremated remains. Plans to add a Kitchen, toilets, and community rooms are available to view.

Large Local Car park off Church Street

On road parking

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31 St John’s Church, Church LaneKirkheaton, Huddersfi eldHD5 0BHLinda Barraclough, Parish Administrator01484 531449offi [email protected]

St John’s is a Saxon foundation and a Grade II* Listed building. The oldest parts are the14th Century Beaumont Chapel, with monuments to the Beaumont family, including the infamous ‘Black Dick’, and the 15th Century Tower. There is the original Norman Font, a 12th cent gravestone of the De Heton family and much good Victorian stained glass (all dating from after the fi re of 1886). There is also the only WW1 and WW2 War Memorial in Kirkheaton.

There is a well-preserved graveyard, the earliest gravestone being 1624. In the graveyard is the monument to the 17 children who perished in the Atkinson Mill fi re of 1818, which became a cause for Richard Ostler and his group. Immediately opposite is the Beaumont Arms (still known to many by its earlier name of the ‘Kirkstile’). This was formerly a ‘church house’ and is a Grade 1 Listed building.

In Church car park opposite

32 St John’s,Hopton Hall Lane,Upper Hopton,Mirfi eld,WF14 8HLChris Breare01924 [email protected]

The style of architecture is deceptive as the building was intended to blend well with the neighbouring Hopton Hall, and thus it takes on the appearance of a 15th century church. The interior fi ttings also carry on this illusion, with many later additions appearing like they’ve been there for centuries. In 1904, the churchyard was extended up to where the archway now stands.

For more information visit www.cofe-mirfi eld.org.uk

At Croft House, Upper Hopton

33 St Mark’s Parish Church,Longwood Gate,Huddersfi eld,HD3 4HSLinda Barker01484 [email protected]

St. Mark’s has beautiful stained glass windows. One of these is dedicated to Mary Sumner, founder of the Mother’s Union. It is said to be the only window of its kind in the country. A second unique window depicts Richard Oastler (1789-1861), the famous campaigner for the rights of working children. Situated on the West wall is a large memorial window. Worthy of note is a Biggin Hill plaque in memory of Squadron Leader Guy Turner, a former choirboy of St. Mark’s. Children enjoy searching for the ‘Thompson’ mice on various pieces of furniture.

At the rear of the Parish Hall, adjacent to the Church

34 St. Mary the Blessed Virgin, Spen Lane,Gomersal,CleckheatonBD19 4LSSolveig Rawlings – Church Warden01274 [email protected]

St Mary’s church is situated in the village of Gomersal, which is part of the Spen Valley area. The village history has links to the “Brontes of Haworth”, with Anne Taylor being buried in the churchyard.

The church was built in 1851, with an Epiphany chapel added in 1969.

In 2004 the church was reordered and the cleaning of the stonework has brought to light some very interesting features with fi ne examples of Victorian craftsmanship including a lovely refurbished font and examples of the work of the Mouseman, Robert Thompson, of Kirby.

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35 St Mary’sChurch Lane,Mirfi eld,WF14 9HYRuth EdwardsRev Hugh Baker – Team Vicar: 01924 505 790 [email protected]

The Church here meets in this wonderful building, dedicated to Mary, the mother of Jesus. Both the people and the building aim to make God known to his world today.

The present church, consecrated in 1871 by the Bishop of Ripon, is the third to stand on the site of Castle Hall, granted as one of 214 manors to the de Lacy family after William the Conqueror seized it from Lord Alruic.

There is a lot to see at our church; the marble and granite front, the Mirfi eld Stone, carved on four sides and dating from the l0th / llth century, the many examples of Victorian stained glass windows with their own legends. Outside see the clock, the Castle Hall Motte, and extensive graveyard.

Standing about 100 yards east of the church is the Parish Centre, opened in 1973. It is much used by Church and community groups and for social functions. For more information: www.cofe-mirfi eld.org.uk

36 St Michael & All Angels, Church Lane,Thornhill,Dewsbury,WF12 0JZBrian Pearson, Organiser01924 [email protected]

Church Car Park or Old Rectory Elderly Persons Home opposite.Church Car Park or Old Rectory Elderly Persons Home opposite.

At adjacent parish centre and road

There has been a church here since at least the 9th century. The oldest surviving parts of the church are the 15th-century tower, chancel and chancel chapels. The Savile chapel on the north was fi rst built in 1447 and extended eastwards in 1493. The south chapel was built in 1491 and the chancel was remodeled ‘clerestoried and arched’ by 1499. the nave of the church, probably an anglo-saxon or norman structure modifi ed and enlarged in the l3th century, was pulled down in the 18th century and a Georgian preaching box built. . It was rebuilt again in 1877-9 by the architect G.E Street who also added the pres-ent south porch and vestry.

37 St Paul’s Church,Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, Bradford, BD11 2DRRevd Lesley Anne Mattacks, Curate01274 [email protected]

We are a busy Parish church seeking to trust God, love one another, and serve our community. Our recently renovated building now contains an area at the back of church for social gatherings, such as our weekly coffee mornings. We area also pleased to welcome anyone who wishes to step aside from the “busyness” of life to spend a few moments in prayer and refl ection, or to light a candle in prayer for someone. We have a splendid East window which visitors might like to see, which illustrates the Gospel message in vibrant colours.

38 St Paul’s,Huddersfi eld Road, Mirfi eld,WF14 8DE Kath Crossley01924 505 [email protected]

The church is a Grade 11 listed building situated in the centre of the town. The present church has a small but growing congregation that offers a friendly welcome for all who choose to worship amongst them or simply call in for a visit or to enjoy refreshments.

On street parking also available

In adjoining car park outside church

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39 St Paul’s Church, Marsh Lane,Shepley, HD8 8AEDoreen Halliwell – Former Church Warden01484 [email protected]

Victorian Building. Attractive stained glass window of St Paul at the heart of the village – sensitively modernised. St Paul’s was consecrated in 1848 and like many Victorian village churches is of a simple design. The architect was William Wallen who had designed many buildings in the Huddersfi eld area. The church is built of local stone and has a bell cote containing two bells. The chancel was added in 1868 and extended into the nave in 1890. There are several stained glass windows, noticeably the east window which depicts scenes from the life of St Paul. St Paul’s stands in the centre of the village and has been altered over the years to suit the worship pattern of the time. Moving forward remains our aim, whilst still retaining our sense of history.

Park on Marsh Lane

40 St Paul’s Kirkgate,Hanging Heaton,Batley,WF12 7ENRev. Paul Crabb, Vicar01924 [email protected]

Hanging Heaton: ‘Etun’ in the Domesday Book. ‘Hanging’ - a steep hillside hanging above lower ground. Heaton ‘High Farm’: - thus Hanging Heaton was a lonely hillside farmstead. A ‘Waterloo Church’, it is by Thomas Taylor of Leeds in the Gothic style from locally excavated stone. The Vicar of Dewsbury laid the foundation stone on August 7th 1823, and it was dedicated by the Archbishop of York on 20th December 1825. The original gallery was lost in the fi re of February 16th, 1916. The church was restored and rededicated on November 17th 1923. Organ, pulpit and font are later additions.

Ample parking by adjacent church hall at the lych-gate end of the church path

41 The Parish Church of St. Philip the Apostle, Halifax Road,Birchencliffe,Huddersfi eld,HD3 3BERev’d Mary Railton-Crowder, Vicar01484 [email protected]

The Parish Church of St Philip the Apostle stands on the busy Halifax Road (A629) just minutes from Junction 24 of the M62. Once you enter our gates you can forget the traffi c and enjoy the peace and tranquility of our well cared for churchyard with its lovely views across the Grimscar Valley. St Philips, a Church of England church, is a Grade 2 listed building with beautiful stained glass windows and a Victorian ‘Four Seasons’ pulpit.

St Philips Community Centre, Briarlyn Rd, HD3 3NP

42 St Stephen’s Church, St Stephen’s Road,Rashcliffe,Huddersfi eld,HD1 3QYRevd Stephen Gott, Team Rector01484 [email protected]

Social area: Two stained glass windows in memory of former church members.

Nave: Rood screen removed from chancel arch to present position during alterations.

South Transept: Stone plaque in memory of Peter Magregor, doctor and surgeon. War memorials from Rashcliffe and Lockwood. Various plaques from Emmanuel Church, Lockwood. The chapel screen is from St Matthew’s Church Primrose Hill.

Chancel: Font made by the Art department of Huddersfi eldTechnical college. Plaques in memory of the fi rst two Incumbents of St Stephen’s. East window – The Raising of Jairus’ daiughter. Carved altar and rerodos picturing The Transfi guration.

Roadside parking outside church

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44 St. Thomas’ Church, Manchester Road,Huddersfi eldHD1 3HUFather Leslie Pinfi eld01484 [email protected]

Grade II* listed Church by eminent Victorian architect Sir George Gilbert Scott which celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2009. Built by the Starkey family who had a large mill opposite the church (now demolished). Fine church built in the early 13th century Gothic revival style, with beautiful stained glass and spectacular spire. Interior re-ordered in 1990.

Also in the church an exhibition of art and clocks by former Churchwarden and past President of Huddersfi eld Art Society Leonard Rangely.

43 St Thomas’ Church Batley,Grosvenor Road,Batley,WF17 0LXRev Paul Crabb, Vicar01924 [email protected]

Gothic Revival church in the Early English style built 1867-8, architect Walter Hanstock re-ordered providing disabled access and space for worship and community events. 5 bay nave with lean-to buttressed aisles, 3 bay chancel with vestry wing on north side and 3 tier tower in the south west corner, with slender stone spire. Hammer beam roof and octagonal marble font.

A particular feature is the stained glass, especially the east window, best viewed on a sunny morning. The St Luke’s Chapel retains furniture and glass from the former church at Soothill. Tea-room for refreshments. Quiet room for prayer and refl ection.

Some within church grounds and on-street

45 The Parish Church of St. Philip the Apostle, Halifax Road,Birchencliffe,Huddersfi eld,HD3 3BERev’d Mary Railton-Crowder, Vicar01484 [email protected]

The Parish Church of St Philip the Apostle stands on the busy Halifax Road (A629) just minutes from Junction 24 of the M62. Once you enter our gates you can forget the traffi c and enjoy the peace and tranquility of our well cared for churchyard with its lovely views across the Grimscar Valley. St Philips, a Church of England church, is a Grade 2 listed building with beautiful stained glass windows and a Victorian ‘Four Seasons’ pulpit.

St Philips Community Centre, Briarlyn Rd, HD3 3NP

46 Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre,Wheathouse Terrace,Birkby,Huddersfi eld,HD2 2UY Kelsang Pagmo 01484 469652 [email protected]

Vajrapani Kadampa is a residential Buddhist Centre in Huddersfi eld where lay and ordained practitioners try to put Buddha’s advice into practice, to solve daily problems and to fulfi l temporary and ultimate wishes. The Centre is open to the community of Kirklees (Buddhist and non-Buddhist) for teachings, private contemplation and study. There are daily, bi-weekly and monthly pujas (a puja is a chanted meditation that purifi es our mind and fulfi ls our wishes), as well as the most advanced practices of Sutra and Tantra.

The Centre offers three teaching programmes, including the General Programme, the Foundation Programme and a Teacher Training Programme.

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48 Meltham Baptist Church,Mean Lane, Meltham, Holmfi rth, HD9 5QSRev R E Crawshaw, Minister01484 [email protected]

Meltham Baptist Church was founded in 1813. During the nineteenth century several important developments took place regarding the building, including the construction of a large two storey chapel. Due to serious fabric problems the chapel was demolished in the late 1960’s. The present building, erected in 1910, was originally designed to be the Sunday school. In the last 50 years the building has been renovated and refurbished to provide a pleasant worship area and several adjacent rooms. At the rear of the building there is a number of other rooms, which comprised part of the fi rst chapel, built in 1816.

47 Whitechapel Church,Whitechapel Road,Cleckheaton,BD19 6HRThomas Pinder, Churchwarden01274 28315007980 [email protected]

Whitechapel church has been a site of worship since the 12th Century. The present grade 2 listed building dates from 1821.

We still use a baptismal font which dates back to about 1120.

We have connections with the Bronte family and a there is a Bronte family member interred in the churchyard.

We have a comprehensive list of grave inscriptions to interest genealogists.

Come and try your skill ringing our peal of 8 bells which can be rung by one person, thanks to the Ellacombe system.

We have several beautiful stained glass windows each one with it’s own story.

Off road parking adjacent to church

Ample Free on Street

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www.kirkleesfaithsforum.org.uk

Kirklees Faiths ForumAl Hikmah Centre

28 Track RoadBatley

WF17 7AA

Tel: 01924 324 836

www.treasuresrevealed.com

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Registered Charity Number 1127058

Documents

TREASURES REVEALED in Kirklees fesival guide 2010.pdf · 2010-04-29 · tour brochure giving a guide to some of the most interesting gravestones and the stories behind them. 31 F