Huddersfield Christmas Guide - 2010

Christmasin Huddersfield

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Huddersfield on Ice

Christmas lights switch-on

Christmas shopping

Plus full festive events calendar and details on parking and opening times

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Enjoy Christmas in Huddersfield...From the outdoor ice rink to a whole feast of festive concerts and events, there is plenty to enjoy in Huddersfield this Christmas.

We officially begin the festive season with the Christmas lights switch-on and the start of late night shopping on 18th November. Special guest Santa Claus will switch the fantastic lights on with a Huddersfield Town football star, mascot Terry the Terrier and a lucky young competition winner. It could be you! See page 6 for details.

Festival of Light is even bigger this year - with two chances to catch the free show on both Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th December. Plus there will be lots of other entertainment across town that weekend to keep you busy before and after each show - find out more in our special Festival of Light section on pages 7 to 10.

Kirklees Council have provided some free parking in the lead up to Christmas so look on page 15 for parking information and don’t forget the free town bus to carry those weary legs around the town.

Once again Virtual Huddersfield will be producing a video of Christmas in the town, and this will be available to watch on the HTCPL website. You can also watch the video, and previous years’ events, on www.virtualhuddersfield.com.

We hope you enjoy your Christmas shopping in Huddersfield town centre and take this opportunity to thank you for your continuing support in making our town such a vibrant one! Happy Christmas to you all.

Best wishes,

Useful ContactsHuddersfield Town Centre Partnership Ltd01484 487933 [email protected] www.huddersfield-htcpl.co.uk

Visitor Information CentrePrincess Alexandra Walk 01484 223200 [email protected]

Travel Information

• Travel Line: 0871 2002 233www.traveline.org.uk

• Metro: 0113 245 7676www.wymetro.com

• Stagecoach bus: www.stagecoachbus.com

• National Rail: 08457 484950www.nationalrail.co.uk

Event listings: www.virtualhuddersfield.com & www.kirklees.gov.uk/events

All details accurate at time of going to press.

The Town Centre Management Team

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What’s onThursday 18th November

Christmas lights switch-on with The Pulse Nelson Mandela Corner (behind the library) 6.30pm (entertainment from 4pm)

Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th November

French market New Street Thurs - Sat 9.30am-5.30pm, Sun -10am – 5.30pm

Thursday 2nd December to Sunday 5th December

Festival of Light - including a major street theatre showVarious locations across the town centre - see pages 7-10 for details

Thursday 2nd December

Huddersfield on Ice - the real ice rink returns to Huddersfield until Sunday 2nd JanuaryThe Piazza - see page 11 for details

Yorkshire Traction Honley BandKing Street 6pm-8pm

Saturday 4th December

Huddersfield Methodist ChoirKing Street 10am-12pm

Harry Potter DayQueensgate Market 10am - 3.30pm

Thursday 9th December

Community Church Carol SingingKing Street 6.30pm-7.30pm

Late night opening with entertainmentByram Arcade


Salvation Army BandNew Street 10am-12pm

Community Church Carol SingingNelson Mandela Corner 11.30am-12.30pm

Wednesday 15th December

Town Centre Carol ServiceHuddersfield Parish Church 1pm


Yorkshire Traction Honley BandKing Street 6pm-8pm

Late Night Opening with entertainment Byram Arcade

Friday 17th December

Salvation Army BandNew Street 10am-12noon


Salvation Army BandNew Street 10am-12noon

Sunday 19th December

Scisset Youth BandKing Street 12pm-3pm

Thursday 23rd December

Late Night Opening with entertainmentByram Arcade


Scisset Youth BandNew Street 12pm-3pm

Santa’s Grottos:Kingsgate

Santa’s Grotto will be open from Thursday 18th November on:

Mondays 12pm - 5pmTuesdays 12pm - 5pmWednesdays 12pm - 5pmThursdays 12pm - 8pmFridays 12pm - 5pmSaturdays 10am - 5pmSundays 11am - 4pm

Queensgate Grotto

Santa will be at Queensgate Market from Sunday 28th November and thereafter on:

Mondays 1pm - 5pmTuesdays 1pm - 5pmWednesdays 1pm - 5pmThursdays 1pm - 8pmFridays 1pm - 5pmSaturdays 10am - 5pmSundays 11am - 4.15pm

Secret Santa trees in the hall from 28th NovemberSelect a gift tag off the tree near Santa’s Grotto and help make a needy child’s Christmas a special one.

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Win the chance to switch on the Christmas lights!Huddersfield Town FC is teaming up with Huddersfield Magazine to find a talented young artist to help switch on the lights. All you have to do is draw a picture of the Town mascot Terry the Terrier enjoying his Christmas celebrations.

He could be unwrapping presents by the tree, or flying with Santa and his reindeers. Use your imagination and come up with an original, colourful drawing and send it to:

David Sykes, Huddersfield Town FC, Stadium Way, Huddersfield HD1 6PX

Entries must be submitted by Friday 12th November. Remember to include your name, age, address and contact details.

The lucky winner will also be invited with their parents to Town’s home game against Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday 11th December as guests of honour! So get out your colouring pens and start drawing.

Christmas WishHuddersfield Pendragon Round Table are raising funds for their Christmas Wish campaign which aims to support families who deserve a special treat this Christmas. To nominate a special person or for details on how to join Pendragon Round Table visit: www.huddersfield-pendragon.roundtable.co.uk

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Christmas lights switch-onThursday 18th November4pm - 6.30pmOfficially marking the start of the festive season, the Christmas lights switch-on will take place behind the library this year and will be a celebration of some of Huddersfield’s fantastic talent, from Town players to local choirs.

Pulse Radio Roadshow will get the fun started at 4pm and from 5pm, we’ll be joined by a whole host of street entertainers, local choirs, bands and even jugglers!

Special guest Santa Claus will fly in from Lapland to switch the fantastic lights on with a Huddersfield Town football star, mascot Terry the Terrier and a lucky young competition winner. It could be you!

A big thank you to Huddersfield Pendragon Round Table who are bringing Santa to town for the switch-on, find out more about their Christmas Wish to the right of this page.

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Thursday 2nd - Sunday 5th DecemberFestival of Light is Huddersfield’s biggest winter event, featuring a major street theatre show in St George’s Square. This year’s event has been expanded to include two performances of the main show as well as an exciting programme of further events and attractions across the town centre over the whole weekend.

Read on to find out more about the headline show and turn over the page for details about the rest of the programme, including the festival fringe on page 10.

From festive food and drink to live music, turn over the page to find out what else is in store for Festival of Light

Headline show:

Corazon de Angeles, Theater TolFriday 3rd and Saturday 4th December, 7.30pm, St George’s Square [FREE]

Corazon de Angeles, translated as ‘Angel Heart’ is a magical outdoor show based on the story of a wedding. Featuring fabulous fairytale folk, incredible operatics and angels gliding serenely across the sky, the show will amaze and astound audiences in the majestic backdrop of St George’s Square.

The show comes courtesy of Belgian performers Theater Tol, who have entranced millions across the globe with their airborne operatic shows.

The show, which will be performed on both the Friday and Saturday evenings at 7.30pm, will last approximately one hour. And, unlike previous years, the performance takes place entirely within the square - so get there early for a good spot!

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Festival of Light is a long weekend of exciting performances, activities and attractions in Huddersfield town centre.

At the time of going to print the programme is still being finalised, but here is a flavour of what to expect from this exciting weekend including fringe events (see page 10 for details).

For an up-to-date programme, please visit www.huddersfieldlightfest.co.uk

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1) Corazon de Angeles by Theater Tol


Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th December 7.30pm FREE

Festival of Light’s headline show, featuring high-flying Belgian performers - full details on page 7. Please note, this is an outdoor performance and no tickets are needed.

2) Festive Food and Drink Market

New Street / Market Place

Friday 3rd December 12pm - 9.30pm

Saturday 4th December 10am - 9.30pm

Sunday 5th December 12pm - 5pm

A mini festive version of Huddersfield Food and Drink festival, with a cluster of stalls selling hot and cold food and drinks, plus foodie gifts to browse and buy.

3) Huddersfield on Ice

The Piazza

Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd December 3.30pm - 9pm

Saturday 4th December 9.30am - 7.30pm

Sunday 5th December 9.30am - 9pm

Huddersfield’s open-air ice rink opens on Festival of Light weekend for a month of skating in one of the town’s busiest shopping areas. See page 11 for session times, skating prices and special offers.

www.huddersfieldonice.co.uk

4) Traditional fairground

Byram Street

Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th December (opening times to be confirmed)

Take a step back in time and enjoy some fairground rides and attractions of yesteryear. Rides and attractions will be priced individually.

5) Light installation

Byram Arcade

Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th December

Byram Arcade, one of Huddersfield’s finest Victorian arcades, will be transformed into a stunning light installation - a work of art in its own right. The arcade’s boutiques and cafés will be open until late and there will be live entertainment.

6) Street theatre stage

Market Place

Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th December

As dusk falls be astounded by amazing street theatre, including hair artists Osadia and awe-inspiring jugglers Gandinis. If you dare to be different put your hair in the hands of these crazy characters, or just enjoy the show from the crowds. And watch out for more street performers strolling around town!

7) Festival of Light - firework finale


Sunday 5th December, 5pm

A fantastic firework display will bring the festival to a spectacular close.

Turn over to find out about the festival fringe

To give you the full festival experience and make it a weekend to remember, fringe events are being organised across the town centre. Events and times are still being confirmed, here is a flavour of what to expect – keep checking the festival website www.huddersfieldlightfest.co.uk for the latest information.

Fringe events

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Thursday 2nd December

Nu PopesRock Café, Ramsden Street

Fat StanleySleepers, Viaduct Street

Acoustic/Open Mic Little Buddah Bar, Viaduct Street

The Exposed + guests The Parish, Kirkgate

Friday 3rd December

The Sunshine Underground Tokyo, Queen Street Tickets: £12 from www.ticketweb.com

Ruby & NoahBlack Lounge, Westgate

DJ WeevilLittle Buddah Bar, Viaduct Street

Final CrisisThe Parish, Kirkgate


Harry Potter Day Queensgate Market from 10amMeet some of the film’s much-loved characters and take part in activities.

Festive activities and entertainmentParish Church, Byram Street from 11amWith Huddersfield Methodist Choir and brass bands outside the Church.

The Matt Wates Sextet Syngenta Cellar, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, 8pm Tickets: Advance/concessions £12, on the door £13 For details and tickets visit: www.thelbt.org

An evening of film and musicCoffee Evolution, Church Street from 8.30pm

Stu Morrison Black Lounge, Westgate

DJ WeevilLittle Buddah Bar, Viaduct Street

Chicken ScratchThe Parish, Kirkgate

Sunday 5th December

Highway 49Kings Head, St George’s Square

At the time of going to print the programme is still being finalised, but here is a flavour of what to expect from this exciting weekend.

Huddersfield on iceThursday 2nd December - Sunday 2nd January The Piazza [next to Huddersfield Library]

Back by popular demand, Huddersfield’s open air ice rink returns to the Piazza at the start of December for a month of real skating in the heart of town.

A number of skating sessions will run at the rink, from gentle skating for new and inexperienced skaters (weekends at 11am) to speed and freestyle for those who like to show-off (Fridays from 6.30pm). New for this year are ‘Penguin’ skating aids to help budding young skaters gain confidence on the ice and don’t forget to bring the little ones on a Thursday evening when Santa will be popping to the rink to say hello!

Opening times

Weekdays: Term Time (2nd-16th Dec): 3.30pm - 9pmSchool holidays (17th - 30th Dec): 11am - 9pm

Saturdays: 9.30am - 7.30pm

Sundays: 9.30am - 9pm

Please note, the rink will close at 4.30pm on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve and will open at 2pm on New Years Day and 11am on 2nd January. The rink is closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Prices

Adults £6

Teenagers (13-19) and Passport to Leisure £5

Children (12 and under) £3

Skating offers

• Teenagers get to make the most of the ice every weekday afternoon during term time for a special price of £3 per session - only £1 if they bring their own skates

• Buy one get one free for students* every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evening. Sessions start at 6.30pm and 8pm.

• Parents skate for free with every paying child at the 9.30am session on a weekend.

• Plus - bring your own skates and receive a further £2 off the price!

To find out more visit www.huddersfieldonice.co.uk or call 01484 223200

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*must show valid NUS card

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TEAM TERRIERSOur junior members club!

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Get FREE match tickets* and exclusive benefits!

Lots of FREE gifts plus exclusive offers and discounts for members!

*Any League One home match excluding Category A games

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Church eventsParish Church Byram Street, Huddersfield

Saturday 27th November

10.15am Charities Christmas Fayre Switch on of Christmas Lights

Sunday 28th November

6pm Service of Light


11am - 4pm Get in the Nativity Picture

Sunday 5th December

4pm Festival of Light Christingle Service (activities from 3.30pm)


6.30pm Christmas Memorial Service


10.30am U3A Carol Service


2pm - 4pm Macmillan Cancer relief concert


1pm Huddersfield Carol Service

Wednesday 22nd December

12.35pm Holy Communion


11.30pm Midnight-Mass


8am Holy Communion 10am Christmas Day Communion


8am Holy Communion 10am Eucharist

Throughout December

Trees of Memorial

Methodist Mission 3-13 Lord Street, Huddersfield

Sunday 5th December

11pm Café Church for Advent Sunday


11am Women’s Network Café Carols


2pm Christmas Carols for the Café


10.30am Family Carol Service


2.30pm Huddersfield Welsh Society Carol Service


11.30pm Christmas Eve midnight communion


11am Christmas Day Family Service

Baptist Church New North Parade, Huddersfield


10.30am Family Celebration for Christmas 6.30pm Carols by Candlelight


Communion Service - phone 456444 to find out about time of service


10.30am Christmas Morning Service

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Travel information and opening hours Car parking At this time of year the car parks get very busy, so use the parking signs around the ring road which tell you where the most spaces are available.

Even at the busiest times parking is normally available just outside the town centre at Cambridge Road car park and, on Saturdays, parking is also available at the St Andrew’s Road car park.

Park for free! During the festive season Kirklees Council are once again giving shoppers the chance to park for free on streets and in all council managed car parks at the following times:

• Thursdays after 4pm18th November until 23rd December

• Sundays21st November until 26th December.(the Bus Station car park will be open on Sunday’s from 8.30am until 6pm in December leading up to Christmas)

• Bank holidays - parking is always free on a bank holiday in Huddersfield, so park for free on Monday 27th December, Tuesday 28th December and Monday 3rd January.

Don’t forget to use the Free Town Bus to help you transport those weary legs and heavy bags around the town.

Metro’s Boxing Day bus serviceThis Boxing Day Metro will be running buses every half hour on the busiest routes into Huddersfield. See the back cover of this brochure for details.

Opening hoursLate night shopping Thursdays

Late night shopping begins in Huddersfield town centre on Thursday 18th November when most shops will be open until 9pm every Thursday from then until 23rd December.

Sunday opening

Most shops in town already open on a Sunday, but from the 28th November all shops will be opening for the Christmas period.

Queensgate Market

Queensgate Market starts its late night shopping on Thursday 2nd December and is open every Thursday thereafter until 8pm. Sunday openings of 10.30am - 4.30pm run from 28th November onwards.

Late opening during Christmas week

Monday 20th December until 7pm

Tuesday 21st December until 7pm

Wednesday 22nd December until 7pm

Thursday 23rd December until 9pm

Friday 24th December until 4.30pm

After Christmas

The sales start in most shops on Boxing Day so come into town to bag a bargain! Due to Bank Holidays, special opening hours apply to the following days - and don’t forget you can park for free in town on these days too.

Sunday 26th December 10.30am - 4.30pm

Monday 27th December 9am - 5.30pm

Tuesday 28th December 9am - 5.30pm

New Years Day Closed

Monday 3rd January 10am - 5pm

Huddersfield Christmas Guide - 2010

Documents

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christmasin huddersfield

virtual huddersfield

video of christmas

happy christmas

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