10 of the best
Your guide to events you must not miss this week
the fantastic exhibitions currently on display at Bankfield, including the Gentleman Jack costume exhibition, which finishes on Tuesday, December 24. The exhibition offers an exclusive chance to see some of the costumes designed by Tom Pye for the Sally Wainwright TV series. A visit to the costume display is also perfectly combined with a look around the museum’s fantastic Fashion Gallery, which showcases Calderdale Museums’ fashion and textile collections from ancient Egypt to modern day. Alongside the stalls and exhibits, there are also some great gift ideas in the Bankfield Museum gift shop, including the Anne Lister guidebook which explores Anne’s life and those who lived at Shibden Hall and the estate. www.museums.calderdale. gov.uk
3 Krampusfest
Hollins Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge, December 6, 7pm-11pm
In this new fundraising event for Fire & Water, people are invited to join in the tradition of celebrating Krampus, a horned creature in
Central European Folklore, described as half-goat, halfdemon. Visitors are invited to dress as Krampus, enjoy alternative entertainment and make mischief and mayhem. There will be hearty winter stew on offer as well as theatre, storytelling, music and more. There will also be an art auction. The event is designed for adults and young people over 15. www.eventbrite. co.uk
4 Shelf Christmas Fair
St Michael & All Angels Church, Shelf, December 7, 2pm-5pm
On Saturday, December 7 from 2pm to 5pm St Michael & All Angels Church, Shelf is holding a Christmas Fair. There will be plenty to do including visit Santa in his grotto, browse a variety of stalls and take part in fun games. All funds raised will go towards the work of the church. www.shelf withbuttershaw.net
5 Mytholmroyd Christmas Tree Festival
St Michael’s Church, Mytholmroyd, December 7-8
Building on the success of last year’s event, the St Michael’s Church Christmas Tree
Festival will take place over two weekends.
The festival at the Mytholmroyd church will run over December 7 and 8, and December 14 and 15, open 10am-4pm on Saturdays and 1pm-4pm on Sundays.
The event is free to attend and the trees on display have been decorated by church groups, local businesses, local groups and schools.