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This course is designed to be an introduction to foraging, focusing on giving you the knowledge and confidence to start and fast-track your foraging journey, but it covers many more species than on a half-day course and goes into greater depth. It also comes with a delicious 3-course foraged lunch! As always with my courses, children under 12 come free (within reason, and please let me know in advance), and well-behaved dogs on a lead are more than welcome. What to expect The day begins just before 10 AM with a casual, relaxed meet and greet. We then take a two-and-a-half-hour walk (covering one to two miles) around a beautiful ancient woodland and some grassland, stopping regularly to discuss, gather and/or eat the many edible goodies we find along the way, whether that be foliage, flowers, fruits, nuts or mushrooms! What we’ll find depends on the time of year. The morning session will cover: A brief introduction to myself and foraging in general. Finding and discussing around 20 species common across the UK that have food uses. How to identify the species we come across. Information about toxic species to avoid . Foraging laws and principles to ensure you forage legally, safely and responsibly. Trying a couple of pre-prepared wild food-based samples ! We’ll then have a 3-course lunch, which will include some foraged goodies and may even include some of what we’ve gathered from the morning! If it is raining during the lunch part of the day a tarp shelter is provided. After a delicious taste of the wild , we move on to the afternoon session, which includes: A practical walk-through of my favourite foraging books and how best to use them. Finding and discussing at least 10 further species common across the UK that have food uses. Foraging for non-food uses , such as medicinal uses, and finding natural plant fibres to make natural string or rope! Learning about “forest bathing” and the importance of trees from a foraging perspective . Going deeper on some of the topics we covered in the morning, including identification skills and toxicity. We will aim to finish around 3:30 – 4:00 PM . Across the day, we will cover about 3.5 miles and certainly no more than 4 miles. The route has some hilly areas involving up-and-down sections, but we’ll go at a steady pace. After the course, I will send a follow-up email to participants with a summary of the species we found and other useful information, including a summary of my recommended books for further reading. Making foraging fun and safe Foraging is fun and fascinating, with so many benefits it's unbelievable. It's as safe as anything when approached with the right level of caution, awareness, and knowledge. It’s important to realise however that foraging can be dangerous IF you approach it with a lack of caution (recklessness), and/or a lack of awareness of the risks and the respect nature deserves. During the course, I will show you how to approach foraging in a way whereby you don't just minimise but eliminate all risks, so you are free to enjoy the multitude of benefits that foraging brings into your life - and there are many! Log in to nature The experience has foraging at its heart, but it will also immerse you in nature and facilitate a connection to nature, leading to many physical and mental health benefits. Humans have been foraging as a way to survive for hundreds of thousands of years. Before farming, this was how we survived – finding what nature provided in harmony with the seasons and the land. This period before farming forms over 95 per cent of our existence as a species, so to our brains and bodies, foraging is incredibly natural – this is one of the reasons it feels so good! I believe that people and society would benefit enormously from taking a subtle step towards nature and a simultaneous step back from technology and our digital world. Foraging is one of the best ways to disconnect from our busy modern lives of emails, social media and technology, and reconnect with nature and our ancestral roots. During this course we will log off from the modern world and log in to nature! Meeting point and parking For this course, we'll meet by the Public Footpath sign/entrance to Dean Wood on Deyne Road (HD4 7ET), which is very close to where Deyne Road meets Garforth Street. Please see the “dropped pin” Google Maps location below that will take you to the meeting and starting point: Dropped pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3ML1rRpykE8ZbsUb8?g_st=ic Off-road parking is available on Deyne Road and many nearby streets. I will be waiting at the meeting point from 9:55 AM. I recommend you bring Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and footwear. Ideally bring some waterproofs unless the weather forecast indicates a 0% chance of rain for the whole day. Our route will cover about 3.5 miles and certainly no more than 4 miles. Parts of the route may be muddy and involve walking through wet grass and up and down hills, so please ensure you have appropriate footwear. I highly recommend sturdy and waterproof walking/hiking shoes to avoid wet socks and navigate the terrain comfortably. Your phone but only for the camera function should you wish to take any photos/videos/notes. I will however send out an email at the end of the course with a list of the species we come across. A snack and refreshment of some kind if you wish, though note lunch and some refreshments are provided, so this isn’t essential but just something to bring if you think you might like it as an extra energy boost at some point during the day! Toilets As I’m sure you can appreciate with the nature of the environment we will be in, there are no official toilets at any point along the route, so there are a couple of options available for toilets: Embracing what I call a “wild wee” (there will be plenty of secluded and private places to go). Driving to the nearest public toilets during the lunch part of the day – there will be time to do this if needed and/or if you prefer. I will advise on the nearest accessible toilets on the day, for example there is a supermarket just a 6 minute drive away. Dietary requirements Please let me know if you have any dietary requirements for the lunch part of the day, such as allergies (e.g. nuts, gluten, etc.) or dietary preferences (e.g. vegan, etc.). About me The Forager Within, founded by James Hill, runs public and private foraging courses across Yorkshire and Manchester. His love of foraging started on nature walks with his parents, where picking wild food was just a way of life. In adulthood, James hit a low point in 2015 which re-ignited a passion for foraging. By the Spring of 2016, foraging was a hobby, an obsession, and then in 2022, a business with a mission to connect people to nature and improve physical and mental health in the process. Information Source: The Forager Within | eventbrite

Children under 12 come free. Well-behaved dogs on a lead are also more than welcome. What to expect This course will cover the best ways to start and progress through the early stages of your foraging journey. We will take a two-and-a-half-hour walk (covering one to two miles) around a beautiful ancient woodland and some grassland, stopping regularly to discuss (and where possible, eat!) the many edible goodies we find along the way, whether that be foliage, flowers, fruits, nuts or mushrooms! What we’ll find depends on the time of year. The route has some hilly areas involving up-and-down sections, but we’ll go at a steady pace. The main focus will be foraging for wild food, but we will also touch upon medicinal or "bushcraft" uses if relevant to what we find. The course will include: A brief introduction to myself and foraging in general. Finding and discussing around 20 species common across the UK that have food uses. How to identify the species we come across. Information about toxic species to avoid. Foraging laws and principles to ensure you forage legally, safely and responsibly. Trying a couple of pre-prepared wild food-based samples! I also follow up the course with an email to participants with a summary of the species we found and other useful information such as my recommended books for further reading. Making foraging fun and safe Foraging is fun and fascinating, with so many benefits it's unbelievable. It's as safe as anything when approached with the right level of caution, awareness, and knowledge. It’s important to realise however that foraging can be dangerous IF you approach it with a lack of caution (recklessness), and/or a lack of awareness of the risks and without the respect nature deserves. During the course, I will show you how to approach foraging in a way whereby you don't just minimise but eliminate all risks, so you are free to enjoy the many benefits that foraging brings into your life. Log in to nature Humans have been foraging as a way to survive for hundreds of thousands of years. Before farming, this was how we survived - finding what nature provided in harmony with the seasons and the land. This period before farming forms over 95 per cent of our existence as a species, so to our brains and bodies, foraging is incredibly natural - this is one of the reasons it feels so good! Foraging is one of the best ways to disconnect from our busy modern lives of emails, social media and technology, and reconnect with nature and our ancestral roots. During this course we will log off from the modern world and log in to nature! Meeting point and parking For this course, we'll meet by the Public Footpath sign/entrance to Dean Wood on Deyne Road (HD4 7ET), which is very close to where Deyne Road meets Garforth Street. Please see the “dropped pin” Google Maps location below that will take you to the meeting and starting point: Dropped pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3ML1rRpykE8ZbsUb8?g_st=ic Off-road parking is available on Deyne Road and many nearby streets. I will be waiting at the meeting point from at least 9:55 AM. I recommend you bring Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and footwear. Our route isn't long - we often only cover a mile, and it will certainly be no more than two miles, but it is a walking/hiking trail, so some sections could be muddy and uneven, and some sections of the route are also hilly, so please ensure you have appropriate footwear. Your phone but only for the camera function should you wish to take any photos/videos/notes. I will however send out an email at the end of the course with a list of the species we come across. Some water or other kind of hydrating drink if you wish. About me The Forager Within, founded by James Hill, runs public and private foraging courses across Yorkshire and Manchester. His love of foraging started on nature walks with his parents, where picking wild food was just a way of life. In adulthood, James hit a low point in 2015 which re-ignited a passion for foraging. By the Spring of 2016, foraging was a hobby, an obsession, and then in 2022, a business with a mission to connect people to nature and improve physical and mental health in the process. Information Source: The Forager Within | eventbrite

Back by popular demand! Walk Wheel Ride Huddersfield - your local Active Travel Hub - is pleased to offer our second free workshop for bike checks. A mechanic will check everything on your bike from wheels, brakes, gears and tyre pressure to lights, racks, pedals, saddles and more. They can make any minor adjustments to the bike there and then. If there’s anything they can't fix on site, they will let you know exactly what needs doing and a rough guide to what it should cost at a bike shop. A check typically takes around twenty to thirty minutes. Please book to guarantee your Dr Bike check (1 bike per thirty-minute slot) and arrive five minutes before your booked slot. Drop-ins may still be available on the day, but bookings will be prioritised. Walk Wheel Ride Huddersfield is working to make it simpler, safer and more accessible for everyone in the district to choose walking, wheeling and riding as part of their everyday journeys. We want to help more people choose active travel more often for their local journeys. We hope Dr Bike will give you the confidence to get back on your bike again. Information Source: EPIKS | eventbrite

Welcome to Portrait Drawing with Pipit! Join us at drip for a fun and creative in-person event where you can unleash your inner artist and drink delicious coffee. Let Charlotte Gower, Artist and designer at Pipit, guide you through the process of capturing the essence of a portrait on paper. No prior drawing experience needed - just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn! Supplies will be provided, so all you need to do is show up ready to dive into the world of portrait drawing. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to hone your skills and create something truly special. See you there! We will be running this as a monthly activity, look out for the next one! Information Source: Charlotte Gower, Artist and Designer from Pipit | eventbrite

Join Carol Hardy and Julie Mahoney for a walk exploring some major locations associated with the textile manufacturing industry. Beginning at Quay Street, alongside a mill built in 1846 and still operating today. A stroll along the canal towpath highlights buildings and locations woven into the textile heritage of Huddersfield. The talk includes innovators who built businesses alongside the rapid growth of the textile trade. The walk ends at the top of Queen Street South. HD1 3EA. Information Source: Discover Huddersfield | eventbrite

Our Saturday longer rides take place on three Saturdays each month and will be on a mix of on-road sections and traffic-free riding. Meet up is at the carpark at Kirklees Active Leisure, Leeds Rd Sports Complex, Leeds Rd, Huddersfield HD2 1YY. There is free parking in the car park. We will be riding approximately 12-14 miles as a round trip. You need to be confident cycling on roads in traffic, but these sections will be managed by the ride leaders. The route is mainly on towpath and has some short uphill sections, so you will need to be able to use your gears effectively. Rides are led by two qualified ride leaders, Kate and Jane, who will manage the traffic as we ride on-road. Bring a bike lock and money for a cafe stop. If you wish to borrow a bike and helmet for the ride, please email us at cvct.info@gmail.com to let us know beforehand. Colne Valley Cycle Therapy CIC runs adult cycle training and guided rides through the Colne Valley Walk Wheel Ride Hub. Kindly funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Information Source: Colne Valley Cycle Therapy CIC | eventbrite

Painting trees in any landscape often proves challenging for the watercolour artist, particularly when they are in full leaf in the summer. What is the true shape and structure of a tree? What techniques can we use to create realistic foliage? Which colours should we use and which brushes work the best? This workshop will answer all these questions plus much more. Composition, colour and paint consistency will all be covered with some handy exercises along the way. We will put all this together and produce an engaging landscape painting. About the Artist Having spent most of his early years drawing in pencil and charcoal, Stephen decided to specialise in watercolours. However, like everyone else on the planet, he found it difficult and frustrating. He embarked on a long road of self learning and eventually gained an extensive understanding of the watercolour medium and developed his own unique style. Stephen soon realised that his early frustrations with watercolours were shared by countless leisure artists all over the country. So much so that he set up as a teacher, runs courses and workshops, demonstrates at art societies and has written his own tuition book entitled - The watercolour enigma. Stephen has a charismatic presentation style and likes to entertain a little too which keeps everyone on their toes and assists with the learning process. As well as painting live, he uses screen projections, engages the audience and explains precisely how the watercolour medium is unique. His enthusiastic teaching skills will certainly leave you with much to think about and provide many fresh ideas that you will want to try out yourselves. Materials Required Cotman watercolour tubes – Raw sienna, lemon yellow, burnt sienna, burnt umber, ultramarine. Watercolour brushes – Round sizes 2, 6, 8 & 10. Size 2 rigger. Medium Stephen Coates Foliater, Large & small hake or soft broad wash brushes. Bockingford paper 300gsm NOT (cold pressed) 15” x 11” (38 x 28cm) plus several smaller practice sheets Soft pencil & Eraser Kitchen towel Materials Provided Calder Art will provide the following materials for the workshop: Table Top Easel 13 x 17 12mm Warp resistant MDF Board Palette or Mixing Plate Limited sundry products are also available if you forget anything. Course Details Payment: Minimum numbers apply for courses to run. Payment is due in full at the time of booking, either through the shop, phone or online. All sales are final unless transferring to another class in which a price difference will be paid. Full refunds will be given if the courses cannot take place. If you cannot make the classes for any reason no refunds will be given. We will allow the cost of tickets to be transferred to an alternative workshop (if space is available) but this request must be made at least 30 days before the start of the event you wish to transfer from, in such circumstances please give us a call at Calder Art Supplies 01484 422991. How to Book: Phone: You can book by calling us on our telephone number 01484 422991 or visit in-store. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalderGraphic/events This will also give you a breakdown of the class details and times to attend. If you have any issues booking online please give the shop a call and we will endeavour to sort this out over the phone. Refreshments: Refreshments are available all day (tea, coffee, biscuits etc.) and there will be a lunch break of approximately one hour. There are plenty of local shops and cafes in the area within close walking distance from the arcade. Alternatively, you may bring your own lunch. Disability access: There is lift access to the studio on the second floor for those with mobility issues. Toilets are located close by on the studio level, however there is a small flight of stairs to access these. Alternatively, there are also toilets located on one level on the ground floor. Parking: The nearest car park available to the venue is the multi-storey next to Huddersfield bus station. Levels 4, 5 & 6 - Monday to Saturday (8am to 6 pm) £4.10 for up to 5 hours £6.50 up to 6 pm. After 6pm £1.60 per visit Further parking information can be found here. Alternative car parks can also be seen within similar distances on the same link above. Public Transport: Our venue is also a 2-minute walk from both the main bus and train stations. PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE START TIME OF THE WORKSHOP AND “CHECK IN” AT CALDER GRAPHICS ON THE GROUND FLOOR. Information Source: Calder Art Studio | eventbrite

From 7pm our team of psychic/medium will be giving you personal 1-2-1 psychic/mediumship readings. Our team of readers have many years experience and work in a variety of different ways. Tarot cards. Palm reading and psychometry are just a few of the different ways that our readers use to conduct their readings. You can book online via our website or eventbrite Information Source: Psychic Nights UK | eventbrite

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As Huddersfield celebrates 200 years of technical education, visit the University of Huddersfield campus to explore its unique constribution to that story. Join the University of Huddersfield's Public Engagement Officer Dave Smith on an evening walk examining the development of the built environment on campus and hear the stories behind some of the unique historical and modern structures used by students today. Information Source: Discover Huddersfield | eventbrite

Experience The Kirkwood Starlight Walk – our biggest night of the year! This year, we've given our flagship fundraiser a new name, and it's more magical than ever. Enjoy all the best elements of The Kirkwood Memory Walk, now with a touch of starlight. Walk under the night sky, remembering loved ones, and creating new memories with friends and family. Join us Saturday 5th July 2025! This year’s event, kindly supported by Syngenta, is set to be bigger and better than ever, with amazing entertainment and loads of activities for the family to enjoy as the clock ticks down to 10pm! Create new memories with friends and family as you walk 3, (brand new for this year) 6 or 10 miles to raise money for patients and families right here in Kirklees. What’s getting you excited for this year’s walk? The anticipation of the crowd as the clock ticks toward 10pm, the chance to make new memories with loved ones or the intimate moments spent remembering someone special together? Whatever your reason for taking part, you’ll be joining hundreds of others for a starlight walk like no other. And you’ll be doing something amazing in aid of a local charity which helps thousands of people every single year. Our friendly team of fundraisers are on hand to support you along the way. So, if you ever have any questions about the walk or your fundraising, it’s really easy to get in touch. Why your support matters The Kirkwood Support Life for anyone living with a life limiting illness, helping to improve their quality of life in the ways that matter most. When time is short, we help everyone in our care to live well and make the most of every single day. And we support families and loves ones to live on – and live well. We can only provide our care thanks to the amazing generosity of local people like you. Your support makes it possible for our team to answer calls for help, 24 hours a day. It helps The Kirkwood Nurses to deliver vital specialist support and advice for people in their own homes. And it makes sure patients on our In-Patient Unit receive the very best care – so they can focus on making special memories with those they love. Every pound you raise will help families in your local community to access the care they need, when and where they need it, every step of the way. We ask that, where possible, you cover the cost of u postiing your walk pack out to you. This is charged at £3 per group. Information Source: The Kirkwood (Kirkwood Hospice) | eventbrite

The walk, led by Cyril Pearce, will take approx. two hours and parts of it may be challenging for those with mobility issues. Meet at the New Street carpark opposite the Slaithwaite Health Centre The tides of English radicalism in the 18th and 19th centuries have swirled through Slaithwaite and in local memories they've left more than Victor Grayson and the 1907 by-election. The struggle between landlords with a particular world view and local people who did not share it, began much earlier than that and its marks remain in surviving local buildings, many named for 'Slaithwaite' but some of them across the border in Linthwaite. Information Source: Discover Huddersfield | eventbrite