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Reluctant Readers... MISCHIEF (Adult/Child) *DEWSBURY*

Tue 31 Jul to Wed 01 Aug 2018 (2 days)

Reluctant Readers... MISCHIEF (Adult/Child) *DEWSBURY*

Do you know of a 'Reluctant Reader'? Perhaps a child or teen who simply avoids reading, or has dyslexia or another reason for not reading (too much screen-time?!) This summer ALL children in the UK are being invited b.....Read more

Meet the Author - with Netherton Lassies

Mon 08 Oct 2018

Meet the Author - with Netherton Lassies

Chris Longden will be speaking to the good lassies of Netherton (HD4) to talk about what spurred her into the jump from writing non-fiction and into fiction. And then back again... Chris' latest novel - a comedy-drama.....Read more

Is there a book in YOU?

Mon 08 Oct 2018

Is there a book in YOU?

Chris Longden is giving a talk and a Q & A session in Netherton on Mon 8th Oct. Chris will be talking about her own (sometimes - unusual!) life and how she grasped the courage to begin her writing career. Whether y.....Read more

Secret Victorian Muslim - BRADFOR LIT FESTIVAL 7 JULY

Sun 07 Jul 2019

Secret Victorian Muslim - BRADFOR LIT FESTIVAL 7 JULY

Robert Stanley, working-class grocer and tea merchant in the north of England, converted to Islam becoming Brother Robert Reschid. Robert had been twice elected Mayor of Stalybridge in east Manchester from 1874-1876. .....Read more

Ashton Lad: Victorian 'Hidden' Muslim

Sat 21 Sep 2019

Ashton Lad: Victorian 'Hidden' Muslim

Robert Stanley was a respectable, northern working-class Victorian man who converted to Islam. But his family managed to keep his Muslim identity a secret - for nearly a century. Robert grew up in the cradle of Britai.....Read more

Northern Victorian Convert - Manchester & Challenging the World

Thu 26 Sep 2019

Northern Victorian Convert - Manchester & Challenging the World

Robert Stanley was a respectable, northern working-class Victorian man who converted to Islam. But his family managed to keep his Muslim identity a secret - for nearly a century. Robert grew up in the cradle of Britai.....Read more

Brother & Sister tackle Grandad... 'A Secret Victorian Muslim'

Sun 07 Jul 2019

Brother & Sister tackle Grandad... 'A Secret Victorian Muslim'

Difficult enough today - if a member of your family wants to convert to another religion, isn't it? Imagine what it would have been like in Victorian times. If you were northern, working class, conservative and 69 yea.....Read more

Robert Reschid Stanley, 'Hidden' Victorian Muslim - In Batley

Sat 26 Oct 2019

Robert Reschid Stanley, 'Hidden' Victorian Muslim - In Batley

TALK - AND BOOK LAUNCH FOR BATLEY Robert Stanley was northern and proud of it. He grew up in the cradle of Britain’s Industrial Revolution and began work at the age of 10. Self-educated, this grocer and tea-trader m.....Read more

Reluctant Readers? Help and Advice

Thu 24 to Fri 25 Sep 2020 (2 days)

Reluctant Readers? Help and Advice

FREE ADVICE PANEL! For parents, relatives and teachers/carers for children aged 4-18 who might be battling with enthusiasm for reading; issues such as dyslexia, too much 'screen time' and 'getting bored with the clas.....Read more

A Book In YOU?

Thu 01 to Fri 02 Oct 2020 (2 days)

A Book In YOU?

Ever wondered if there is 'a book in you'? Join the newly appointed WRITER IN RESIDENCE FOR KIRKLEES and find out! (Was LIVE via Kirklees Libraries - but now on 'watch again' via KL YouTube)..Read more

Writing Fact, Writing Fiction - or blending for FACTION

Thu 01 to Fri 02 Oct 2020 (2 days)

Writing Fact, Writing Fiction - or blending for FACTION

Join Chris Longden, newly- appointed Writer in Residence for Kirklees, to find out more about a writing career in fiction, non-fiction - or in blending the two to become 'faction.' Chris will be joined by Kirklees libra.....Read more

Peaky Blinders; The Real Story

Thu 11 Feb 2021

Peaky Blinders; The Real Story

Peaky Blinders: The Real Story. Join Carl Chinn in conversation with Writer in Residence for Kirklees, Chris Longden. Well-known social historian Carl Chinn shines a light on the rarely reported struggles of the work.....Read more

WooHoo

Tue 06 to Sun 11 Mar 2018 (6 days)

WooHoo

WooHoo, Art with a laugh. WooHoo is a pop up art center / art event happening in March. 100 artists are involved and most of the activities are free or highly subsidized. Please join us in Exmouth and join in the fun!..Read more

Living Crafts

Fri 05 to Mon 08 May 2023 (4 days)

Living Crafts

For a great day out over the Coronation Bank Holiday weekend (5-8 May), come and enjoy a creative experience at Living Crafts at Hatfield Park. See designer-makers in action, shop for beautiful craft or commission a spec.....Read more

Mon 15 Jan 2018 to Fri 31 Dec 2021 (4 years)

Creative Dance for over 50s

New creative dance class starting for over 50s. Every Monday 1.30-3pm in term time. An opportunity to dance, create, perform, make friends, have fun in a relaxed setting. No experience necessary. First class is free, the.....Read more

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