The Civic Holmfirth

Meditate in Huddersfield Classes
2026-04-21 19:15 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | The Civic Holmfirth, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, Select a State or Province:, HD9 3AS, United Kingdom
Meditate in Huddersfield weekly classes. Everybody welcome.
Please follow the link for more information and booking details.
https://meditateinhuddersfield.org/meditate-in-huddersfield/drop-in-meditation-classes/buddhist-meditation-classes-holmfirth

Holmfirth Badminton Club
2026-04-21 20:00 - 21:30 | large hall, The Civic Holmfirth, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS, United Kingdom
Calling all badminton players, please come and join us for a friendly game of badminton. We play every Tuesday, with two courts so not too much standing around.
Optional, quench your thirst afterwards at the pub!

Holmfirth Jive Dance Club
2026-04-22 07:30 - 22:00 | large hall, The Civic Holmfirth, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS, United Kingdom
Great music, great people, great exercise, great fun!
We are a very friendly dance group who love to dance and socialise. Friendships are formed here and become as important as the dance we all love. Modern Jive is a partner dance which is easy to learn as the footwork is quite simple. The style of dance is loosely based on various types of dance including Latin, Ballroom, Jive and others. Most important of all, it is great fun and a brilliant way to make new friends.

Modern jive beginners and intermediate dance club. No partner necessary, easy to learn. Come along and enjoy the music and the dancing in a really friendly environment, everyone welcome.

Beginners Lesson – Start 7.30 pm

£8 Cash or Card

Please wear comfortable footwear and comfortable clothing – layers as you will get very warm

Go to our website for full details www.holmfirthjive.co.uk

No booking necessary, just turn up!

Please Note: Clubs and classes are cancelled from time to time for holidays and other reasons, so worth checking in advance if the session you’re interested in is taking place.

Zumba Gold
2026-04-22 10:00 - 11:00 | The Civic Holmfirth, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, Select a State or Province:, HD9 3AS, United Kingdom
Join Jo’s Zumba Gold, dance routines to fabulous music. Suitable for either the older active adult and those returning to or completely new to exercise.
£8 per class, no need to book just turn up!

Mixed Ability Pilates
2026-04-22 11:15 - 12:15 | Lesser Hall, The Civic Holmfirth, Holmfirth, Select a State or Province:, HD9 3AS, United Kingdom
Mixed Ability Pilates Class. Improve balance, core control, strength and flexibility in a relaxed, friendly class environment lead by an experienced chartered physiotherapist. Class cost is £9.
Booking is essential. Contact physiokaren@gmail.com

U3A Pickleball
2026-04-22 12:30 - 15:30 | The Civic Holmfirth, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, Select a State or Province:, HD9 3AS, United Kingdom
We started our U3A Pickleball group in Jan 2024, we were all new to pickleball and, to be honest, we didn’t know if we would have enough interest to sustain a group. What started tentatively on a trial basis has grown rather quickly to a group of more than 40 enthusiastic players. In fact, we’re so popular now that we run three sessions week, and we’ve had to open a waiting list.
You might be wondering – why is our pickleball group so popular? Maybe because the game is easy to pick up, strategic, and competitive (in nice way!). Pickleball really is a fun, lively game; it’s been described as a bit of a mixture between badminton, tennis and chess. New players have commented on how welcoming our group is, and how it’s easy to join in, and we’ve yet to have a session without laughter on the court.
The Pickleball group is led by Sue Boynton and eight co-ordinators. We’re so keen to keep developing the group that three of our members have recently achieved Pickleball England’s Pickleball Leaders Certification.
Together we’ve discovered a new sport, developed our skills, made new friends, and enhanced our wellbeing. Another Holme Valley U3A success!
U3A members play three sessions and booking is essential. 12.30-1.30, 1.30-2.30, 2.30-3.30pm, £3 per session, cash, pay at session.
Please Note: Clubs and classes are cancelled from time to time for holidays and other reasons, so worth checking in advance if the session you’re interested in is taking place.
Our group is full at present. To join our waiting list please contact Sue Boynton; sueboynton@gmail.com

Huddersfield Samba
2026-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Reception Room
Our bateria (“band”) is accessible to all. It is multi-ability and we have a wide range of ages who play with us. With careful management, and due to the way samba works, it is easy to spread members around so less-experienced people get the support they need, and more-experienced players can still feel challenged.
We rehearse every Wednesday evening, between 7:00 and 9:00pm.
You are welcome to wander down on a Wednesday evening to meet us, but we do suggest you drop us a line beforehand just to let us know you’re coming.
So, what are you waiting for? Contact Huddersfield Samba now!
Please Note: Clubs and classes are cancelled from time to time for holidays and other reasons, so worth checking in advance if the session you’re interested in is taking place.

Ladies Badminton
2026-04-24 09:30 - 11:30 | large hall, The Civic Holmfirth, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS, United Kingdom
We are a friendly group of ladies who meet each Friday morning to play badminton, we’re open to new members – come along to try it out, to join the group, have fun and get fit.
We usually break for school holidays, please check with the Hall.

Netherthong Badminton
2026-04-26 18:30 - 20:30 | large hall, The Civic Holmfirth, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS, United Kingdom

Monday Movers Low Impact Dancercise
2026-04-27 10:00 - 11:00 | large hall, The Civic Holmfirth, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS, United Kingdom
Come and join us for fun and exercise. There is music for everyone from current pop, Latin/Spanish vibes and some golden oldies favourites.
£8 per class, no need to book – just turn up!!
For more information contact Jayne email: jaynewpt@gmail.com

Holistic Fusion Class
2026-04-27 11:15 - 12:15 | The Civic Holmfirth, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, Select a State or Province:, HD9 3AS, United Kingdom
Come and join us for holistic based exercise including strength, tone, stretch and relaxation.
£8 per class. for more information contact Jayne on jaynewpt@gmail.com

Holmfirth Community Lunch Club
2026-04-27 11:30 - 13:00 | Reception Room
Join Royal Voluntary Service – Holme Valley every Monday, 11.30am to 1.00pm, for a warm welcome, a delicious two-course meal, and plenty of good company.
For just £6 per person, you’ll enjoy a freshly cooked lunch, pudding, and a raffle ticket, along with fun activities and a chance to meet new people in the community.
Open to all – come for the food, stay for the friendship!
Book by email, or phone, then pay on the day.

Pilates - Beginners & Mixed Ability
2026-04-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Lesser Hall, The Civic Holmfirth, Holmfirth, Select a State or Province:, HD9 3AS, United Kingdom
Do you want to improve your mobility, strength and balance? Is it time to start your journey to greater fitness? Why not join me and my lovely group of participants. We look forward to welcoming you.
Call Julie on 07791 475399 or email on julieedwardsmail@gmail.com for information, more details or booking. £10 per class

Netherthong Badminton
2026-04-27 18:30 - 20:30 | large hall, The Civic Holmfirth, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS, United Kingdom
Calling all badminton players, please come and join us for a friendly game of badminton. We play every Monday, with two courts so not too much standing around.

Pilates – Improvers
2026-04-27 19:30 - 20:30 | Lesser Hall, The Civic Holmfirth, Holmfirth, Select a State or Province:, HD9 3AS, United Kingdom
Do you have some experience of Pilates? Are you ready to gently challenge yourself? Join me, Julie Edwards and my welcoming group of Pilates Improvers.

Please contact Julie to book or enquire on 07791 475399 or email: julieedwardsmail@gmail.com. £10 per class

Holmfirth Film Festival presents....
2026-04-28 19:00 - 21:30 | Lesser Hall, The Civic Holmfirth, Holmfirth, Select a State or Province:, HD9 3AS, United Kingdom
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.

An Evening with Lemn Sissay
2026-04-30 19:00 - 20:40 | large hall, The Civic Holmfirth, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS, United Kingdom
Huddersfield Literature Festival present, An Evening with Lemn Sissay
Inspirational poet and Festival Patron Lemn Sissay OBE returns with a life-affirming and electrifying performance of his work.
In 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.
The performance of 2 x 40-minute sets with a 20-minute interval will be followed by a book signing.
Lemn 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.
Lemn 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.
In 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’.
In 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.
Doors 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.
Tickets 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.
Age guidance: 14+ (U16s should be accompanied by an adult)

Fundraising Coffee Morning in support of Holmepride
2026-05-01 09:30 - 12:30 | Reception Room
Fundraising Coffee Morning in support of Holmepride
Please 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.
Free litter pickers available on the day!
Donations of homemade cakes always welcome.

All of us by Bolouebi Solomon
2026-05-02 13:00 - 18:00 | large hall, The Civic Holmfirth, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS, United Kingdom
All of Us Book Event
A Gathering of Story Tellers, Book Fair & Conversation.
Come 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.
There 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.

Pilates - Mixed Ability
2026-05-06 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-13 18:30 | Lesser Hall, The Civic Holmfirth, Holmfirth, Select a State or Province:, HD9 3AS, United Kingdom

Holmfirth Festival of Folk present Le Vendredi Danse
2026-05-08 19:00 - 22:30 | Lesser Hall, The Civic Holmfirth, Holmfirth, Select a State or Province:, HD9 3AS, United Kingdom
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.
Doors open at 6.30pm and a bar will be available throughout the evening.
Tickets cost £10.00 and are available online via the ticket link

Holmfirth Folk Festival present Heisk
2026-05-08 19:45 - 22:30 | large hall, The Civic Holmfirth, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS, United Kingdom
Join Heisk, a Scottish Folk band with a musical style tailored for dance parties with support from Olta.
This 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.
Doors 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.
Tickets cost £20.00 and are available online via the ticket link

Holmfirth Festival of Folk present Clive Gregson and the Hayes Sister's
2026-05-09 13:30 - 15:30 | Lesser Hall, The Civic Holmfirth, Holmfirth, Select a State or Province:, HD9 3AS, United Kingdom
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.
Clive 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.
Doors open at 1.00pm and a bar will be available.
Tickets cost £15.00 and are available online via the ticket link

Holmfirth Festival of Folk present Jaywalkers accompanied with Ellie Gowers.
2026-05-09 19:45 - 22:15 | Lesser Hall, The Civic Holmfirth, Holmfirth, Select a State or Province:, HD9 3AS, United Kingdom
Jaywalkers accompanied with Ellie Gowers.
Jaywalkers 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.
Since 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.
Doors open at 19.15pm and a bar will be available throughout the evening.
Tickets cost £18.00 and are available online via the ticket link

Holmfirth Festival of Folk Ceilidh
2026-05-09 20:00 - 22:30 | large hall, The Civic Holmfirth, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS, United Kingdom
Ceilidh with caller John Brown.
Powerhouse 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.
Doors open at 7.30pm and a bar will be available throughout the evening.
Tickets cost £12.00 and are available online via the ticket link

Holmfirth Festival of Folk present Christina Alden and Alex Patterson with L’al Tethera
2026-05-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Lesser Hall, The Civic Holmfirth, Holmfirth, Select a State or Province:, HD9 3AS, United Kingdom
Christina Alden and Alex Patterson with L’al Tethera
Christina 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.
Doors open at 12.30pm and a bar will be available throughout.
Tickets cost £12.00 and are available online via the ticket link

Holmfirth Festival of Folk present Old Man Pie with support from Alastair Gordon
2026-05-10 18:00 - 20:30 | Lesser Hall, The Civic Holmfirth, Holmfirth, Select a State or Province:, HD9 3AS, United Kingdom
Old Man Pie with support from Alastair Gordon
Formed out of a piggery in deepest darkest West Yorkshire, Old Man Pie play black country, Americana and pie music.
Doors open at 5.30pm and a bar will be available throughout the evening.
Tickets cost £6.00 and are available online via the ticket link.

Holmfirth Local History Group
2026-05-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Exhibition Room, United Kingdom
We are a group of people who have an interest in local and family history. We enjoy exploring aspects of the heritage of Holmfirth and the surrounding area.
The group meets at the Civic Holmfirth on the second Thursday of each month at 7.30 pm to 9pm except in December.
What we do: –
– We undertake research for both group and personal interest projects
– We record findings
– We work together to make our findings known by publishing books based on members’ research, giving talks to other local groups including the Holme Valley Civic Society and the U3A, mounting a stand at events of local or family history interest in the Huddersfield area.
– We join with local and family history groups for events and projects
– We visit archives
Interested, come along to our next meeting….
Please Note: Clubs and classes are cancelled from time to time for holidays and other reasons, so worth checking in advance if the session you’re interested in is taking place.

Everlys & Friends - The Live Show
2026-05-15 19:30 - 22:00 | The Civic Holmfirth, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, Select a State or Province:, HD9 3AS, United Kingdom
The Temple Brothers (officially voted as the UKs No1 Everly Brothers tribute by the National Tribute Music Awards 2017), faithfully recreate the music and harmonies of one of the greatest and best-loved duo’s of all time – The Everly Brothers. Just like Don and Phil Everly, The Temple Brothers are real life brothers, and that is why their voices blend so perfectly and sound uncannily like The Everly Brothers themselves.
The Show also stars Buddy Walker giving his awesome tribute to Buddy Holly and the talented Pete Gill’s amazing, piano pumping tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis. Backed by their all-star band, the show will take you on a walk down memory lane with all the classic songs including Cathy’s Clown, Walk Right Back, Bird Dog, All I Have to Do is Dream, Let It Be Me, Til I Kissed Ya, Wake Up Little Suzie, When Will I Be Loved, Rave On, True Love Ways, Great Balls of Fire plus many many more…
A spectacular two-hour show which captures the magic that these incredible performers brought to the world.
Doors open at 6.30pm, this is a fully seated event and seats are on a first come first served basis. Bar available throughout the evening.
Tickets cost £21.00 and are available in person or over the phone during office hours (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 2.30pm) with no commission payable or online via the ticket link (with a commission charge).
All proceeds from all events and activities contribute to the upkeep of The Civic, most events will include a raffle and/or a bucket collection – with all donations gratefully received.
