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Over 16s

Kirklees Youth Council suggest places to visit and things to do for young people in West Yorkshire.

Event Craft Market, Holmfirth
Where? Holmfirth Centre
When? Saturday 18th February 9:00am-4:30pm
Description Browse fabrics, art equipment and accessories and enjoy a range of different foods.
Cost Free
Travel By bus - 313 and 314 from Huddersfield Bus Station to Holmfirth
Event Craft Market, Greenhead College
Where? Greenhead College, HD1 4ES
When? Saturday 18th February 10:30am-02:30pm
Description

'Doughtys', a quilting business from Hertfordshire are coming to sell their fabrics off at a discount price, perfect for the budding designers out there! Tea and cakes are available in a small cafe.

Cost Free
Travel By bus - 301 and 302 from Huddersfield Bus Station. Only 3 stops!
Event Spirit
Where? Dewsbury Town Centre
When? Friday 24th February 2012, 7:30pm
Description This years Spirit event, called 'Peixos', will once again feature the fantastic mechanical animals of Spanish performers, Sarruga, who wowed audiences with their fire-breathing dragons two years ago.
Cost Free
Travel

Bus services: Free town bus, 126-129, 202, 203, 205, 212, 213, 253, 254, 262, 268, 278, 281-283. Then a 1 min walk to the town centre.
By train: Caldervale & Huddersfield lines to Dewsbury Train Station. Then a 5 min walk to the town centre.

Event Vintage Fashion Fair
Where? Leeds Town Hall, The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3AD
When? Sunday 26th February 2012 9.30am – 4.30pm
Description A very different, unique event for Leeds. This vintage fair is completely stacked with clothes, bags, hats and jewellery. Having 67 stalls, you will never get bored, especially when there are so many amazing things to buy. Catering is available and there is disabled access.
Cost £3.00
Travel Any bus or train into Leeds City Centre, and it’s a short walk up to the Town Hall.
Event Ice Rink Leeds
Where? Millennium SquareCalverley Street, Leeds
When?

Now – 26th February 2012

11.30am – 8.30pm Mon – Weds
11.30am – 10pm Thurs & Fri
9.30am – 10pm Saturdays
9am – 7.30pm Sundays

Description With over 500m2 of real ice, the Ice Cube 2012 is a really fantastic attraction. Absolutely thrilling and magical for any age, this ice rink is a sure winner for anyone, especially as such a cheap price! Also available are a Nursery Rink, Snow Slide and Simulator.
Cost £7.00 – Adult (18+)
£5.50 (LEEDSCard & Concession)
£5.00 (12 years and under)
Travel Any bus or train into Leeds City Centre, and it’s a short walk up to Millennium Square.

Event Sprint Art and Craft Fair
Where? Liversedge Parish Church, Halifax Road
When? Sunday 25th March 2012, 12:30-15:30
Description Fundraising event for Guides International trips. Lots of unique handcrafted arts and craft stalls. Afternoon tea available.
Cost £1 adults, 50p children
Travel From Huddersfield by bus: 229 from Huddersfield Bus Station to Liversedge Hall Lane and then a short walk to Halifax Road.

Thanks to Laura, Karl Levy, Jess Cullen, Lee Pearson and Lauren Bowen at Kirklees Youth Council for their suggestions.