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EW art exhibitions by four local painters will show off the landscapes of Huddersfield and the Calder Valley in stunning colour.
Tom Senior and Bob Milner, who paint together under the name Milk, Two Sugars, are presenting their vibrant depictions of Huddersfield’s surroundings at the Colne Valley Museum in Golcar.
The paintings have been collated into a calendar for The Winkle Club - an organisation that raises money for the local community and the calendars will be available to buy at the exhibition, which will be open to the public on Thursday December 13, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
Tom said: “We deliberately went for a bright, expressive but realistic colour palette; no brooding Northern landscape.
“We love Huddersfield and feel passionate about the area and wanted to reflect that in the work.”
A second exhibition - this time showing off the landscape of the Calder Valley - has opened at the Harrison Lord Gallery in Brighouse.
Lucy Pittaway’s paintings reflect some of Yorkshire’s most iconic images, from a woolly sheep to the Tour de France peloton winding its way up village cobbles.
Lucy’s creations are hanging next to those of Hebden Bridge-based artist, Kate Lycett, whose colourful paintings of her surroundings are all hand finished with gold thread.
The exhibition will run every day from now until Christmas and is free to enter.
Once again Kirklees Light Railway are running their annual journey to see Santa in his grotto, complete with presents, fun activities and mince pies.
But if you are willing to go further afield there are Santa Specials running at traditional railways all over Yorkshire in the lead up to Christmas.
We have collected a list of five of our favourites for you to explore.
There is a link to each railway’s website where you can find out more information, including how to book a seat.
If you are thinking of catching a ride, you had best hurry up though. All of these services are extremely popular and finding a seat is getting tougher and tougher the closer to Christmas we get. MIDDLETON Railway’s visitor centre will be transformed into a winter wonderland every weekend between now and Christmas. Families will make their way through Christmas trees and decorations to board the Santa Special tran.
There, Santa and his elves will be waiting with a present for every child.
Once the train returns to the station, mince pies and hot drinks will be served in the cafe area.
This is a very popular service and bookings can now only be made over the phone. For further details and to check which trains are not already sold out, THE Santa specials will departing from Pickering Station and the fun will be on offer throughout December.
Kids will meet Santa and get gifts while adults can enjoy mince pie and even an alcoholic drink or two - should they fancy.
Visit nymr.co.uk to find out more. taking place on a historic train.
Little ones will have the chance to meet Santa and savour some of the festive cheer.
There will be mince pies and lots of treats. Ticket prices vary and you can find out more by visiting embsayboltonabbey railway.org.uk. THE Wensleydale Railway is an authentic heritage railway offering tourists, families and transport enthusiasts a great day out in the Yorkshire Dales with lots to see and do along the way.
They are holding lots of Santa specials events and they look like being rather exciting for families.
To find out more and get tickets visit wensleydalerail.com. ■■It is worth noting the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Santa special is already sold out.
Over the festive season, we’ll be bringing you everything you need to know about Christmas in Leeds and Yorkshire.
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