1st - 22nd December 2020 We regret to say that due to the 2nd lockdown, we are having to cancel the 2020 Otley Snowman Trail. We hoped to stage the Snowman Trail and bring some festive fun into Otley once again, however, as we are unable to distribute the Snowman Trail booklets in our usual...
Find the 21 decorated wooden snowmen hidden around Guiseley throughout December. In December maps will be for sale for £1 and the whole family can go on a socially distanced snowman hunt. See if you can find them all!!
Its getting to that time of the year again! Christmas is a big event in the Codswallop Calendar, and whilst we are still figuring out what we can actually do this year, one thing is for sure. Santa Claus is coming to town! That’s right! And this year, Santa is visiting even more areas of...
CHRISTMAS VIRTUAL DOG SHOW If your pet is the centre of your family then it’s time to enter them into our Christmas dog show, the event is fully sponsored with some great prizes. We have also managed to get the event match-funded so for every £4 entry, Barclays are kindly matching the donation pound for...
Some of the best highlights of lockdown were the amazing performances that took place as part of the Otley Online Music Festival. The team is back for a special one-off Christmas performance on December 4. The full line-up, put together by local musician and beer-brewing master Paul Briscoe, will be announced later this month. See https://otleymusicfestival.wordpress.com/ for...
Gisburne Park Pop-up' socially distanced' Christmas Festival opens on the 4th December The creators of Gisburne Park Pop Up, who this summer successfully hosted the UK's first socially distanced festival, are determined to bring some Christmas cheer to 2020 and on 4th December will open the gates to an action-packed Pop-up Christmas festival. This socially...
CHRISTMAS SPECIALS ADDITIONAL DATE! I am thrilled to announce I have secured an additional date for Christmas Specials. BOOK NOW www.toddlersense.com/northleeds to secure your place for the Christmas party on Saturday 5th December at Adel War Memorial Association Tickets are £12 and include a gift and a visit from Father Christmas. Tickets include one adult...
Meanwood Elf Door Trail (6th Dec-3rd Jan 2021): After working very hard all year round, 24 of Santa’s Elves have escaped the cold North pole to enjoy the good life in our beloved Meanwood Park. Can you find them before they go back? Start: Myrtle Tavern, past the cricket pitch on your left. End: Meanwood Park. Follow...
Sunday 6th December and Sunday 13th December. We normally have our Christmas Light Switch on however for obvious reasons, we know this is not going to be possible this year. Instead, we’d love you to get involved with our alternative plans with prizes on offer for the most Christmassy households… Fill your travel mugs...
The new 'ReDiscover Leeds Family Trail' is a fun way for all ages to discover the unknown stories, hidden wonders and amazing pieces of art in Leeds city centre The ‘ReDiscover Leeds Family Trail’ shines a spotlight on treasures including the beautiful stained glass roof at Victoria Leeds, the Robin Hood themed Potts clock in...
Take a festive trail around Guiseley to find Santa himself. The Codswallop Elves have a secret mission for you - meet them at Guiseley Theatre and set off to find your clues (don't worry- there are more of Santas Elves on the trail to help you). When you have solved the mystery you will be...
The Elves are due to move into Parkinson's Park, Guiseley on Sunday 13th December 2020 between 3 pm - 5 pm and will be there all Christmas! Each Elf door will have a letter on, all you have to do is follow the trail, note down the letters on the trail sheet (below) and then...
Free Reindeer Trail in the grounds of Kirkstall Abbey and the Visitor Centre is open selling hot drinks and gifts. Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 3pm Abbey Road, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH
Want to win £100 to take you into the Christmas holidays? Then take part in the Buy in Otley Windows into Christmas quiz. To enter, all you have to do is download the quiz sheet below and take it with you as you visit the town’s shops this Christmas. The 12 clues will lead you...
Christmas isn’t Cancelled!!! West Park Leeds RUFC have teamed up with Yorkshire Drive-In Cinema to bring you their first Leeds event on Sunday 20th December for the ultimate Festive Family experience! Choose from 2 of the best Christmas movies, Elf and Home Alone, and enjoy food & treats delivered straight to your car. This is...
STORY-TELLING WITH SANTA 23rd December 2020 This is a fantastic opportunity for little ones to see Santa over Zoom and he will spend some lovely time with children talking about Christmas reading some festive stories and showing the boys and girls around his home at the North Pole. This takes place on 23rd December and is...
The Council has organised a number of online activities to mark the New Year. These include: City of Bradford Brass Band and BD1 Brass will play Hail Smiling Morn at 12 midday and A Starry Night at 9pm on the Council’s social media platforms A fantastic kids’ online disco and dance party featuring Tricia from...
