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Sun 13
April
Family Spring Picnic and Nature Treasure Hunt Walk by
Kirklees Countryside Unit. Meet Diane and John at
12.30pm at Tunnel End Picnic Site. Bring a picnic and
then go on a 3 mile leisurely walk. Weather permitting.
Tel: 01484 845595 for further details.
Sat 26
April
Cuckoo Day – join our very own ‘Bill Oddies’ in a walk
from village to canal, spotting local wildlife. 10.30am
and 2.30pm.
Fri
16 - Sun 18 May
We’re promoting rail and canal links with South Pennines
Community Rail Partnership. Show us your valid rail
ticket for a free cup of tea/coffee. Details from
www.southpenninesrail.co.uk
or
Tel: 07912 753817.
Sun
25 May
Falconry Display – a fascinating display of hawks,
falcons and vultures from the Sion Hill Bird of Prey
Centre. 11am-4pm at the Visitor Centre. Adults £5.00
Concessions £3.50 Children £3.50. Payable on the day.
Sun
1 June
K9s on Canals – with The Blue Cross and Kirklees dog
wardens – our ‘alternative’ dog show and sponsored dog
walk. 10.30-4pm. Registration for dog classes at
10.30am.
Come and parade your pet in our fun
event to celebrate everything canine! Kirklees dog
wardens will be on hand to provide dog chipping and
advice along with a host of stalls and features for your
four legged friend. Entry to classes £1.00
Sponsored walk (1, 3 and 7 mile options) along the
Huddersfield Narrow Canal – Sponsor forms available from
Standedge, Marsden Information Centre, or from
info@standedge.co.uk.
Sun
15 June
Father’s Day – treat Dad to a trip into our record
breaking tunnel
Sun
13 July
Roses & Castles Workshop – learn to paint in our one day
workshop with professional, Phil Speight. £50.00 p/p.
Pre-booking required*.
Sat
23 – Sun 31 August
Artsfest – a week long celebration of art with
exhibitions, workshops and displays including
photography, sculpture, painting and dance.
Sat
30 August
Ashley Jackson Painting Day – hurry, places limited.
£50.00 p/p. Pre-booking required*. |
Sun 7
September
Grandparents Day. Take your grandparents into the
highest, longest and deepest tunnel into the country and
then treat them to a cuppa afterwards.
Wed 10
September
Bat Walk and Talk – with John Gregory from West
Yorkshire Bat Society. 6.30-9.30pm.
Sun 14
September
Family History Day – delve into the past with the
Waterways Archive, Huddersfield Family History Society,
Huddersfield Canal Society and Kirklees Museums.
Sun 21
September
Curious about fungi? Come mushroom spotting with
Colne Valley Project team. Meet at Tunnel End café for a
2-3 hour foray. Pre-booking essential as is sturdy
footwear. Contact 01484 847798 for more information.
Sat
11 – Sun 12 October
Marsden Jazz Festival – artists TBC. See
www.marsdenjazzfestival.com
Wed
29 – Fri 31 October
Take a halloween trip into our mysterious tunnel if
you dare and hear stories of its ghostly past.
Fri
31 October
Come for one of two special extended guided boat trips
and maybe a haunting experience in the Tunnel on
Halloween night itself with famous ghosthunter, David
Vee. Afterwards venture into the Visitor Centre to see
what’s lurking if you dare! 9pm - 3am. £40.00 p/p.
Pre-booking required*.
Sun
2 November
Final trips of 2008 |
