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A tidy shortlist for families who would quite like to leave the house without spending half the morning opening tabs. We keep it local, useful, and blessedly free of events that tell you absolutely nothing.
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1One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby… Scott Bennett from Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance and The News Quiz tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition, congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI). Never heard of it? Neither had Scott and Jemma.
2One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby… Scott Bennett from Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance and The News Quiz tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition, congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI). Never heard of it? Neither had Scott and Jemma.
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3at Burton Leonard Methodist Church
This is a particularly lovely service led by children from our village primary school. They do the readings, write and say the prayers, choose the hymns, sing and play musical instruments. This service is normally 30-40 minutes in duration and as with all our services, everyone of all ages is welcome to join. Whenever possible, it is followed by refreshments in St. Leonard's hall.
4Explore pictures, stories and poems. Create mice pictures, poems and mice characters These events take place downstairs in Ilkley Manor House or outside if the weather is good. Can’t...
5Free! (worth double-checking)Explore textures and shapes in Hepworth's artworks and make your own clay sculpture to take home. Suitable for families with children aged 2-12. FREE with an exhibition ticket.
6Once a month (usually 2nd Sunday of the month) at Holy Trinity, Dacre Banks, our parish will hold this event in the Vicarage Orchard and Churchyard. Starting at 10am. Usually involving a firepit and outdoor activities for children.
7Once a month (usually 2nd Sunday of the month) at Holy Trinity, Dacre Banks, our parish will hold this event in the Vicarage Orchard and Churchyard. Starting at 10am. Usually involving a firepit and outdoor activities for children.
8Join us on 31 October to learn about how the team at Denton Reserve are purposefully rethinking their direction!
9Extended Meeting for Worship - all welcome, arrive from 9.30am.
10Join us for Children's Taleem on July 11, 2026. Engage with inspiration, learning, and community building. Stay connected with us at Lammack Prayer Room for more opportunities to deepen your spiritual journey and connect with like-minded individuals.
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