https://www.creativehertfordshire.com/listings/news/?archive=1&user=7055&view=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/thriving-communities-funding/ The National Academy for Social Prescribing and Arts Council England has launched a new £1.4 million Thriving Communities Fund to develop local social prescribing activities across the country. The fund will support plac... Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/1-57-billion-for-arts-culture-heritage-institutions/ Chancellor Announces £1.57 Billion for Arts, Culture and Heritage Institutions Museums, galleries, theatres, independent cinemas, heritage sites and music venues across the country are to be protected with emergency g... Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/remember-to-re-subscribe-to-the-new-creative-kirklees-newsletter/ We'll be going live and making the switch over to our new website next week (26 September). To keep getting your fill of creative news don’t forget to sign up for our new newsletter on the new Creative Kirklees website.... Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/interested-in-taking-part-in-the-kirklees-pride-celebrations/ Are you or might anyone you know be interested in performing at the Kirklees Pride celebrations coming up soon. Kirklees Pride takes place on Saturday July 9th in Huddersfield Town Centre. There will be stalls and... Mon, 02 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/launch-of-creative-kirklees-at-huddersfield-train-station/ Flash mob dancers, musicians and a poet took to the platforms of Huddersfield Train station to showcase the talent of Creative Kirklees on Friday 30 May. The entertainment was to mark the launch of the Creative Kirklees... Sat, 07 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/whyiloveyorkshire-photo-competition/ Do you have images that depict why you love Yorkshire? Join the YorkshireWater Facebook page and share your photographs to win prizes! Let's share fantastic images of Kirklees and celebrate all the great places of ou... Mon, 09 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/willow-cyclist-workshops-underway/ Workshops are under way at the Packhorse Centre in Huddersfield to make a willow cyclist for the Tour de France. An open workshop ran on Saturday in the Packhorse Gallery with artist Carole Beavis. Another workshop is r... Mon, 09 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/limited-tickets-book-yours-now/ Of Feathered Friends poetry and music performance is showing at Dewsbury's New Picture House on Sunday 22 June. Tickets are limited so book yours now via the new Picture House website to avoid disappointment. www.newp... Fri, 13 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/huddersfield-bands-could-you-be-our-ones-to-watch/ Our area is bursting with musical talent - and we want everyone to know about it. The Examiner is starting a new series on their website, which will put local bands and solo projects in the spotlight. If you would ... Mon, 16 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/this-sunday-22-june-7-30pm-at-the-new-picture-house-dewsbury/ We heard wonderful poetry by Adam Strickson with atmospheric and toe tapping folk songs and music by Annie Dearman and Steve Harrison at the 'Of Feathered Friends' performance last Saturday. There's another chance to... Mon, 03 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/pavement-licensing-update/ The Business and Planning Act introduces a new 'time limited' licensing process for pavement cafe licenses. The Act allows the operators of businesses selling food and drink to apply for authorisation to place tables, ch... Fri, 20 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/sun-cycle-solargrams-up-today-please-visit/ Bob Clayden, one of the three Plant-Life-Cycle artists in residence at Dewsbury Country Park, today installed his sunning cosmic solargrams in Dewsbury Town Centre. Between now and the 20 July new images will be poste... Wed, 25 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/it-s-up-from-now-until-17th-july/ A temporary outdoor gallery has sprung up in St Peter's Gardens, Huddersfield. The artwork featured is by artists Adam Strickson, Bob Clayden and Fabric Lenny. All three were artists in residence at Dewsbury Country P... Thu, 26 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/hypervelocity-brochure-is-out/ The Hypervelocity brochure is NOW OUT! Download here http://bit.ly/1o2hRlv and start planning your Tour de France week. From the streets of Huddersfield to the Summit of Holme Moss, there will be lots to see and do a... Wed, 02 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/arts-in-the-neighbourhood-awards/ Just under £10,000 has been awarded to local organisations in the first round of the Arts in the Neighbourhood funding scheme in 2014-15. Successful organisations include •Be More Outdoors who are running a seri... Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/outdoor-events-guidance-covid-19-updated/ The Events Industry Forum has published an update to the COVID-19 outdoor events guidance, produced in association with DCMS. This update reflects the revised tier system currently in place in England. You'll find ... Tue, 08 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/hypervelocity-street-theatre-images/ A huge Street Theatre event took place on Saturday as part of Hypervelocity. Hundreds of people were amazed, wowed and entertained in the centre of Huddersfield from a range of artistes from around the world. Our Faceb... Mon, 14 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/last-few-days-to-see-plant-life-cycle/ Only three days left to see the Plant-Life-Cycle outdoor gallery at St Peter's Gardens and the windows of Holmfirth Market. The last day to see the work is Wednesday 16th July, all the work will be taken down the follow... Tue, 15 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/cultural-festival-evaluation/ Tour de France and Yorkshire Festival 2014 seem to have made a big impression – but what has it been like for you? &Co Cultural Marketing, an independent market research company, is interested in hearing views from res... Mon, 21 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/it-s-so-popular-it-s-been-extended/ Parkland Dialogues by Fabric Lenny at Dewsbury Museum has been so well received that the exhibition has been extended for another month! You have four more weeks to go and see the show. A mix ink drawings, digital pai... Mon, 28 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/hot-off-the-press/ 'On with the show: valuing arts and culture' This recent report by the New Local Government Network (NLGN) and supported by Arts Council England recommends that local authorities exlpore, consider and embed alternativ... Tue, 05 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/ideastap-launches-new-commission-free-crowdfunding-platform/ Accelerator is IdeasTap‘s new commission-free crowdfunding platform. As an arts charity and funder, IdeasTap has been helping creative people to get their ideas off the ground for years. Now it’s offering its members a w... Tue, 05 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/survey-published-of-artists-working-in-participatory-settings/ Can views of artists help improve the work you do? The Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s ArtWorks initiative has just published a survey of almost 1,000 artists working in participatory settings. The unique survey covers... Thu, 07 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/new-pinterest-site-things-to-do-in-kirklees-free-and-cheap/ A new Pinterest board has been set up to promote things to do in Kirklees that are free and cheap. Promoting the idea that fun times don't need to cost the earth the site will add activities, places to visit and ideas o... Thu, 14 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/inspirational-women/ Volunteering Kirklees is aiming to celebrate the achievements of women volunteers across Kirklees. If you have a volunteer you’d like to nominate ( or more than one) then tell us about them and they’ll be invited to a sp... Tue, 02 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/why-culture-should-be-at-the-heart-of-future-public-policy/ Culture should be placed at the heart of future public policy, according to a report published to coincide with the second International Culture Summit held recently in Edinburgh. The Summit organisers invited Cultu... Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/stay-active-with-tips-from-sport-england/ Have a look at these tips from Sport England on how to stay active while you’re home – from online free workouts to dancing with the kids – there are loads of fun ways to keep fit and healthy. Wed, 10 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/kirklees-council-budget-consultation-have-your-say/ Kirklees Council is undertaking a budget consultation until 3rd October 2014 and you are encouraged to take part. The Cabinet has published the medium term financial plan for 2015-2018 which outlines the significant f... Tue, 23 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/help-promote-creative-kirklees-in-your-venue-space-or-at-your-e/ If you have a public venue, space or event you could help promote Creative Kirklees with some of the marketing material we have available. • Postcards • A3 posters • Window stickers (11.5x11.5 cm) • A0 posters (... Wed, 15 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/kirklees-business-conference-today/ Come down to the Kirklees Business Conference today at John Smith's Stadium. Mon, 20 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/roger-davies-huddersfield-town-official-video/ Roger Davies, the Brighouse Singer Songwriter has built up a reputation for his quirky and entertaining tales of West Yorkshire towns and characters. Currently "on the road" he will be signing up to Creative Kirklees sh... Tue, 28 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/marco-zaffino-interview-with-kirklees-local-tv/ We thought this was an interesting interview with Huddersfield based painter, photographer, film maker and all round creative Marco Zaffino. Marco discusses his art, arts funding and what the future holds. Interesting ... Tue, 04 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/phase-2-of-kirklees-council-s-budget-consultation-open/ Balancing the books? Public consultation - Phase 2 Kirklees Council’s Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) - our “Budget Book” - covers the budget for 2015-18. It sets out the huge financial savings we need to make and ... Tue, 04 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/new-india-cultural-exchange-fund/ A new £1.5million lottery fund will be available in early 2015 to build creative connections between the people of England and India. The new funding will provide English artists and arts organisations with opportunitie... Mon, 10 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/marsden-jazz-festival-film-by-kirklees-local-tv/ Kirklees Local TV have produced this interesting film about this year's Marsden Jazz Festival. We think it gives a really good flavour of the event and the impact it has on the community. Take a look ....... http://... Tue, 18 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/yorkshire-festival-2014-100-amazing-days-report-film/ The Yorkshire Festival 2014 final report, ‘100 Amazing Days’, is now available to view and download by clicking here https://yorkshire.app.box.com/s/xuqgmrvmlos588137wmr. As you will see the publication gives a real i... Thu, 20 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/new-journal-create-perspectives-on-the-value-of-art-culture/ Create is a new Arts Council publication which is part of their conversation about the State of the Arts. Create aims to stimulate discussion about the true value of art and culture to our society. In the latest edi... Mon, 24 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/arts-in-the-neighbourhood-awards-november-2014/ Kirklees Creative Economy Team’s Arts in the Neighbourhood Scheme has recently awarded almost £10,500 in its second round of funding to neighbourhood arts schemes across the district. The Scheme has again boosted a wi... Tue, 25 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/interesting-new-organisation-for-the-creative-sector/ The Creative Industries Federation is the new independent voice of the UK's arts, cultural and creative industries. This is an interesting new initiative that aims to bring together the public and private sector, across... Tue, 25 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/vote-on-wed-26-nov-for-crossing-the-pennines/ Crossing the Pennines" is a travel and transport Heritage Trail through the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Colne Valley. On WEDNESDAY 26TH NOVEMBER, the Trail volunteers are in the Peoples Millions/Big Lottery co... Tue, 09 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/willow-cyclists-raise-money-for-water-aid/ Two of the willow cyclists we commissioned for Hypervelocity have raised £2,000 at auction. The cyclist which was made through community workshops for Spirit was donated to Yorkshire Water, the main sponsor for the Yo... Tue, 16 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/epic-awards-2015-nominations-opening-soon/ Calling all Kirklees voluntary arts groups. Did you do something in 2014 which deserves recognition? If you did, why not nominate yourself for a national award? From singing to knitting, theatre to painting, across ... Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/shouting-quietly/ We just wanted to alert you to the crowd funding campaign for Pete Mosley's next book 'The Art of Shouting Quietly - a guide to self promotion for introverts and other quiet souls'. http://igg.me/at/shoutingquietly ... Tue, 06 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/plant-life-cycle-a-book-of-the-project/ Plant-Life-Cycle book From January to July 2014 Dewsbury Country Park played host to three artists in residence who took inspiration from the country park and cycles in nature. This book captures a flavour of the thr... Tue, 13 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/nominate-an-amateur-arts-groups-for-an-epic-awards/ Run by Voluntary Arts, the Epic Awards recognise and reward excellence and innovation in the amateur cultural sector. The 2015 Epic Awards are now open for entries and groups have until 16 March to nominate themselves. ... Fri, 16 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/let-there-be-light/ Lighting designer James Bawn, who lit up Emley Moor Mast last July as part of Hypervelocity, Kirklees Council’s cultural celebration for the Grand Depart, is lighting up Victoria Tower on Castle Hill on Monday 19th and T... Mon, 13 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/mikron-theatre-humbled-at-the-reponse-to-their-request-for-help/ With no income from shows, no shop, no programmes or raffle due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Mikron Theatre were looking at a shortfall of £48,337.49 for next year. Since launching an appeal two weeks ago, they have r... Wed, 18 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/tour-de-yorkshire-festival-1-april-3-may-2015/ Following the hugely successful Yorkshire Grand Départ of the Tour de France in 2014 Yorkshire is to host a three day annual international cycle race to be called the ‘Tour de Yorkshire’. The first race will take place f... Mon, 19 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/arts-in-the-neighbourhood-deadline-31-january-2015/ Just a reminder to those groups registered with the Kirklees Grants Access Point who may have an arts/creative project starting after 1 April that requires funding, the deadline for the final round of Arts in the Neighbo... Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/let-there-be-light-on-castle-hill-2/ If you missed Let There Be Light on Castle Hill this week you can click the link below and see the photos from the Huddersfield Examiner. Light expert James Bawn lit up the iconic Victoria Tower to mark the start of...