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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T180000
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SUMMARY:Holmfirth Festival of Folk present Old Man Pie with support from Alastair Gordon
DESCRIPTION:Old Man Pie with support from Alastair Gordon \nFormed out of a piggery in deepest darkest West Yorkshire\, Old Man Pie play black country\, Americana and pie music. \nDoors open at 5.30pm and a bar will be available throughout the evening. \nTickets cost £6.00 and are available online via the ticket link. \n 
URL:https://thecivicholmfirth.project1031.com/event/holmfirth-festival-of-folk-present-old-man-pie-with-support-from-alastair-gordon/
LOCATION:Lesser Hall\, The Civic Holmfirth\, Holmfirth\, Select a State or Province:\, HD9 3AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holmfirth Festival of Folk":MAILTO:enquiries@holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T204627
CREATED:20260421T085343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T143328Z
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SUMMARY:Holmfirth Festival of Folk present Christina Alden and Alex Patterson with L’al Tethera
DESCRIPTION:Christina Alden and Alex Patterson with L’al Tethera \nChristina Alden and Alex Patterson are songwriters and multi-instrumentalists from Norwich. They have been playing and singing together for a number of years\, and have toured extensively in the UK and Europe. They are joined with L’al Tethera a trio who combine broad\, textural arrangements with close vocal harmony\, to create a tight and intentional sound\, full of groove\, grit and lilt. \nDoors open at 12.30pm and a bar will be available throughout. \nTickets cost £12.00 and are available online via the ticket link
URL:https://thecivicholmfirth.project1031.com/event/holmfirth-festival-of-folk-present-christina-alden-and-alex-patterson-with-lal-tethera/
LOCATION:Lesser Hall\, The Civic Holmfirth\, Holmfirth\, Select a State or Province:\, HD9 3AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holmfirth Festival of Folk":MAILTO:enquiries@holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T223000
DTSTAMP:20260513T204627
CREATED:20260421T085537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T143328Z
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SUMMARY:Holmfirth Festival of Folk Ceilidh
DESCRIPTION:Ceilidh with caller John Brown. \nPowerhouse are a five-piece ceilidh band from Sheffield consisting of melodeon\, flute\, electric guitar\, bass and drums. Formed in 2017\, they were brought together by a mutual love of rock\, beer\, general geekiness and ceilidh and combine traditional tunes with rock riffage\, heavy metal and pop culture to tempt even the most determined non-dancer. \nDoors open at 7.30pm and a bar will be available throughout the evening. \nTickets cost £12.00 and are available online via the ticket link \n 
URL:https://thecivicholmfirth.project1031.com/event/holmfirth-festival-of-folk-ceilidh/
LOCATION:large hall\, The Civic Holmfirth\, Holmfirth\, HD9 3AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holmfirth Festival of Folk":MAILTO:enquiries@holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T221500
DTSTAMP:20260513T204627
CREATED:20260421T085804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T143328Z
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SUMMARY:Holmfirth Festival of Folk present Jaywalkers accompanied with Ellie Gowers.
DESCRIPTION:Jaywalkers accompanied with Ellie Gowers. \nJaywalkers are a UK-based acoustic powerhouse trio blending bluegrass\, country\, folk and Americana with blistering fiddle\, flame-fingered mandolin\, powerhouse bass and tight three-part harmony. \nSince emerging on the UK folk scene with her 2022 debut album ‘Dwelling by the Weir’\, Ellie Gowers has captivated audiences with songs rooted in folklore\, ecology\, and the nuanced stories of her hometown\, Warwick. \nDoors open at 19.15pm and a bar will be available throughout the evening. \nTickets cost £18.00 and are available online via the ticket link \n 
URL:https://thecivicholmfirth.project1031.com/event/holmfirth-festival-of-folk-present-jaywalkers-accompanied-with-ellie-gowers/
LOCATION:Lesser Hall\, The Civic Holmfirth\, Holmfirth\, Select a State or Province:\, HD9 3AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holmfirth Festival of Folk":MAILTO:enquiries@holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T204627
CREATED:20260421T085935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T143328Z
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SUMMARY:Holmfirth Festival of Folk present Clive Gregson and the Hayes Sister's
DESCRIPTION:An afternoon celebrating the timeless music of Nanci Griffith\, brought to life by Clive Gregson and The Hayes Sisters\, accompanied by Bon Echo a Canadian folk and roots music duo. \nClive toured with Griffith for more than a decade as part of her Blue Moon Orchestra and brings a deep understanding of her work. The Hayes Sisters\, known for their warm harmonies and folk-driven sound\, offer a complementary voice that captures the emotional nuance of Griffith’s songwriting. \nDoors open at 1.00pm and a bar will be available. \nTickets cost £15.00 and are available online via the ticket link \n 
URL:https://thecivicholmfirth.project1031.com/event/holmfirth-festival-of-folk-present-clive-gregson-and-the-hayes-sisters/
LOCATION:Lesser Hall\, The Civic Holmfirth\, Holmfirth\, Select a State or Province:\, HD9 3AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holmfirth Festival of Folk":MAILTO:enquiries@holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T223000
DTSTAMP:20260513T204627
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SUMMARY:Holmfirth Folk Festival present Heisk
DESCRIPTION:Join Heisk\, a Scottish Folk band with a musical style tailored for dance parties with support from Olta. \nThis six-piece traditional outfit are a force on stage. Fusing accordion\, fiddle\, electro harp\, kit and keys with big energy and bold riffs\, they twist traditional and self-penned tunes into something fresh. \nDoors open at 7.15pm\, this is a fully seated event\, and seats are on a first come first served basis.  Bar available throughout the evening. \nTickets cost £20.00 and are available online via the ticket link \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://thecivicholmfirth.project1031.com/event/holmfirth-folk-festival-present-heisk/
LOCATION:large hall\, The Civic Holmfirth\, Holmfirth\, HD9 3AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holmfirth Festival of Folk":MAILTO:enquiries@holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T223000
DTSTAMP:20260513T204627
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T143328Z
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SUMMARY:Holmfirth Festival of Folk present Le Vendredi Danse
DESCRIPTION:Le Vendredi Danse\, our local euro folk group will start the evening\, joined by Anna Pack & Jo Veal. Jo and Anna are well known on the French and Balfolk dance scene\, and as a duo apply their unique and very danceable style to a variety of popular and well-known tunes. \nDoors open at 6.30pm and a bar will be available throughout the evening. \nTickets cost £10.00 and are available online via the ticket link \n 
URL:https://thecivicholmfirth.project1031.com/event/holmfirth-festival-of-folk-present-le-vendredi-danse/
LOCATION:Lesser Hall\, The Civic Holmfirth\, Holmfirth\, Select a State or Province:\, HD9 3AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holmfirth Festival of Folk":MAILTO:enquiries@holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T204627
CREATED:20260421T090841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T143328Z
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SUMMARY:All of us by Bolouebi Solomon
DESCRIPTION:All of Us Book Event \nA Gathering of Story Tellers\, Book Fair & Conversation. \nCome as you are and mingle with all of us with your heart open to receive. This is an event of togetherness – of laughter\, and perhaps it might be the beginning of another journey for you. If you are a book lover\, you are welcome\, and if you are not\, that’s fine too. There is room for everyone. \nThere will be a showcase of the debut Memoir All of Us\, by Bolouebi Solomon. A story of one life\, one girl\, many women\, many mothers and other creatures alike. Let us commune\, laugh\, cry and be in the presence of grace. Let us gather to be that warm blanket that we all need of community\, of love\, of shared identity. United in our uniqueness. Come\, come\, come. \n 
URL:https://thecivicholmfirth.project1031.com/event/all-of-us-by-bolouebi-solomon/
LOCATION:large hall\, The Civic Holmfirth\, Holmfirth\, HD9 3AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T204627
CREATED:20260421T091048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T143328Z
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SUMMARY:Fundraising Coffee Morning in support of Holmepride
DESCRIPTION:Fundraising Coffee Morning in support of Holmepride \nPlease join us for hot and cold drinks\, cakes and refreshments – and help support this Community group who help and care for our local area\, making Holmfirth a lovely place to live. \nFree litter pickers available on the day! \nDonations of homemade cakes always welcome.
URL:https://thecivicholmfirth.project1031.com/event/fundraising-coffee-morning-in-support-of-holmepride/
LOCATION:Reception Room
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="HCHCT":MAILTO:bookings@thecivicholmfirth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T204000
DTSTAMP:20260513T204627
CREATED:20260421T091422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T143328Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Lemn Sissay
DESCRIPTION:Huddersfield Literature Festival present\, An Evening with Lemn Sissay \nInspirational poet and Festival Patron Lemn Sissay OBE returns with a life-affirming and electrifying performance of his work. \nIn the first half of his set\, he will revisit past work from his collections such as Gold from the Stone. After the interval\, Lemn will perform a selection of the short poems he creates every morning at dawn\, collected in the anthology Let the Light Pour In. Poignant\, often humorous\, these poems are fuelled by resilience and defiant joy. \nThe performance of 2 x 40-minute sets with a 20-minute interval will be followed by a book signing. \nLemn Sissay OBE is a poet\, playwright\, memoirist\, performer and broadcaster. He is the author of several poetry collections\, including Gold from the Stone\, the No 1 Sunday Times bestselling memoir My Name Is Why and the children’s book Don’t Ask The Dragon\, illustrated by Gregg Stobbs. \nLemn was awarded The Pen Pinter Prize in 2019 and has been nominated for and won numerous awards for his writing\, TV documentaries\, radio work and plays. He was the first poet commissioned to write for the London Olympics 2012 and has judged many prestigious literary competitions. He has also worked in music over the years\, including with Leftfield\, Baaba Maal and the BBC Proms. \nIn 2015 he brought a legal case against the government for critical mistakes in the first 18 years of his life; the government settled out of court in 2018. In 2020\, the BBC series imagine… broadcast a two-part documentary about his life\, ‘The Memory of Me’. \nIn 2021 he was named OBE for services to Literature and Charity. The University of Huddersfield has awarded him an honorary doctorate\, and has also established the Lemn Sissay PhD scholarship for Care Leavers. \nDoors open at 6.15pm\, this is a fully seated event and seats are on a first come first served basis.  Bar available throughout the evening. \nTickets cost £20.00 (£18.00 concessions) with Early Bird tickets available until midnight on Monday 6 April 2026 where costs are £18 (£16 concessions); tickets are only available online using the ticket link and include fees. \nAge guidance: 14+ (U16s should be accompanied by an adult)
URL:https://thecivicholmfirth.project1031.com/event/an-evening-with-lemn-sissay/
LOCATION:large hall\, The Civic Holmfirth\, Holmfirth\, HD9 3AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Huddersfield Literature Festival":MAILTO:info@huddlitfest.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T204627
CREATED:20260421T091631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T143328Z
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SUMMARY:Holmfirth Film Festival presents....
DESCRIPTION:As a thank you your support over the past year we are screening a free film. Trust us\, this recently re-released ‘70s US film with two superb actors that went completely under the radar at the time is a great one.
URL:https://thecivicholmfirth.project1031.com/event/holmfirth-film-festival-presents/
LOCATION:Lesser Hall\, The Civic Holmfirth\, Holmfirth\, Select a State or Province:\, HD9 3AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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