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Event Spotlight: Pharaoh – King of Egypt visits Leeds

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British Museum Pharaoah exhibition- Leeds City Museum

Pharaoh – King of Egypt

FREE AND COMING SOON!  Pharaoh: King of Egypt - British Museum Tour

11 February – 17 June 2012

Leeds City Museum, Millennium Square Leeds LS2 8BH

Leeds City Museum is proud to be hosting a major touring exhibition, ‘Pharaoh: King of Egypt’, from The British Museum in 2012.  Featuring over 130 breathtaking objects from the British Museum’s collection, this blockbuster exhibition at Leeds City Museum will explore the different roles of the King of Egypt, as head of state, chief priest and commander of the army.  Marvel at the tomb statue of Ramses I, see unique reliefs and figurines and explore the life and death of the Pharaoh!

The exhibition will touch on themes as diverse as the Pharaoh’s relationship to the gods, festivals, war, and life in the royal court.  Featuring audio visuals, interactives and family trails, this exhibition will be a feast for the senses and a must-see for anyone with an interest in ancient Egypt.

Staged in the amazing Leeds City Museum Arena, this is a major blockbuster show for the whole family and a once in a lifetime opportunity to see all of these fantastic objects in Leeds.

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Find out more about the touring exhibition from The British Museum.

European Figure Skating Championships 2012 at Motorpoint Arena Sheffield

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The European Figure Skating Championships 2012 will be held in Sheffield at the Motorpoint Arena from Sunday 22nd until Sunday 29th January 2012.

As England gears up to be the focus of worldwide sporting attention in 2012 for the London Olympic Games, another major event is set to catapult the country into the global limelight.

The ISU European Figure Skating Championships are being held in England for the first time in over 20 years after Sheffield was successful in its bid to stage the prestigious event.

It is the third largest competition involving figure skaters, behind the World Championships and the Winter Olympics.

Nearly 200 skaters from 40 countries, including many Olympians, will take part in the prestigious championship in Sheffield from January 23-29.

Men, Ladies, Pairs and Dance couples will compete.

Tickets can be purchased online here, or on 0114 256 56 56 or in person at the Motorpoint Arena.

Photostory: Once dubbed the sporting capital of the UK

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The Sports Statue on Gallowtree Gate, Leicester

After a period of success for the football, cricket and rugby teams around the turn of the millennium, Leicester was for some time dubbed (by the local press and local inhabitants at least) the sporting capital of the UK, and a statue commemorating this period was erected in the centre of Leicester.

Day Nine – Citybreaks Advent Calendar

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Frost Fair at Hallam Union Building of Sheffield-HUBS

Where: Hallam Union Building of Sheffield-HUBS, 6 Paternoster Row, Sheffield
When: Saturday December 10, 10am – 6pm

Frost Fair 2011

For one day only, Site gallery and Hallam Union presents an alternative Christmas market, on the 10th of December, that is sure to get you imagination running wild for the festive season and reclaim Christmas for yourself. As an alternative to the commercial high street, you will meet local artists and designers selling their own hand made wares, artworks and objects. There will be local artists, makers and designers, local bands, refreshments, make your own workshops and children’s stalls with entertainment and activities. The Forest Fair will be held on the square outside the Hallam Union Building of Sheffield (HUBs) (also known as HUBS Square or Pinball Park). Entry to this event is free.

Tel: 0114 221 1900
www.frostfairsheffield.com 

Day Eight – Citybreaks Advent Calendar

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Malmaison Leeds

If you’re after a quick shopping break to Leeds, why not take advantage of these amazing seasonal offers.  Starting from £53 per room!

Enjoy unique festive rates in Leeds this Christmas at Roomzzz luxury serviced apartments. Leeds City West is offering exclusive rates of £53 per room per night. For more information, or for terms and conditions, contact the Roomzzz team on either 0844 499 4888 or at reservations@roomzzz.co.uk. www.roomzzz.c

To celebrate the festive season in the city, enjoy Malmaison Leeds’ special Eats, Drinks, Sleeps offer for just £99 per night, including accommodation, two courses from The 3 Tenners menu, plus half a bottle of wine per person! To book call 0113 3981000 or email reservations.leeds@malmaison.com www.malmaison.com

Escape with a break to the unique 18th century De Vere Oulton Hall hotel in Leeds and experience all that this wonderful city has to offer. This 2 night break includes bed and breakfast plus afternoon tea from £158 per room per stay. Call 0113 282 1000  to book. www.devere-hotels.co.uk

Experience a break at 4 star Park Plaza Leeds for just £100. Offer is based on two sharing  a newly refurbished Executive City view room. It also includes dinner in the hotel’s multi award winning Pan Asian restaurant Chino Latino. To book call 0113 3804000 or e-mail pplres1@pphe.com. www.parkplaza.com

Day six – Citybreaks Advent Calendar

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Santa in Stoke-on-Trent

Christmas offerings in Stoke-on-Trent, shop & enjoy Christmas edible treats

Moorcroft Heritage Visitor Centre and the factory shop are offering customers wine and homemade mince pies every day until they close for Christmas at midday on 21st December.

Take advantage of the late night Christmas Shopping evenings every Thursday in December at Emma Bridgewater. Open until 8pm enjoy mulled wine, mince pies and a choice of great presents in the gift or factory shop.

Wedgwood Visitor Centre are offering 2 and 3 course Christmas meals in their restaurant and a Festive afternoon tea is available – booking in advance is necessary. There is 50% off all Christmas decorations in the main shop.

Churchill are offering an additional 20% off selected lines at their factory shop until 18th December. Great gift ideas with designs from Cath Kidston, Alex Clark and Queens.

Day Five- Citybreaks Advent Calendar

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The Snowman

Festive Films at the National Media Museum in Bradford

Festive Films showing throughout December. For the full schedule visit: www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk

Puss in Boots: An IMAX 3D Experience (U)
Showing from 9 December on Yorkshire’s only giant IMAX screen. Tickets – Adult £11 Concessions £8.50

The Polar Express: An IMAX 3D Experience (U)
Showing throughout December on Yorkshire’s only giant IMAX screen. Tickets – Adult £11 Concessions £8.50

Arthur Christmas 2D & 3D (PG) a story set on Christmas night at the North Pole when Santa’s youngest son looks to use his father’s high-tech operation for an urgent mission – Showing from 2 December.

The Muppets Christmas Carol (U) The Muppet Christmas Carol is a 1992 musical comedy film adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, starring Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge – Showing 17 & 18 December. All tickets £2

The Snowman (U) The timeless Christmas classic from Raymond Briggs, about a little boy who builds a snowman, that takes him on an adventure one snowy night – Showing from 17 December. All tickets £2.

Happy Feet Two 2D & 3D (U) the sequel to massively popular Happy Feet, revisiting Mumble and his son Erik in the emperor penguin world – Showing from 16 December.

Meet Me in St. Louis
Vincente Minnelli’s enchanting musical starring Judy Garland as Esther Smith, which has been re-released – Showing from 16 December.

Whatever the weather this Christmas there’s always something for the family at the National Media Museum!

National Media Museum

Day One – Citybreaks Advent Calendar

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Citybreaks Advent Calendar  - Day One – Leicester Short Breaks

CHRISTMAS GIFT VOUCHERS FOR £109 SHORT BREAKS IN LEICESTER AND LEICESTERSHIRE

Looking for a different kind of present for your friends and family this Christmas? Then why not get them a gift voucher towards a fun-packed short break in Leicester and Leicestershire.

Whether you are looking for world class family fun and adventure, a journey back in time to stately homes and historic battlefields, or exceptional locally sourced food and drink, you’ll find it here.

Leicester Shire Promotions’ short break packages include Family Fun, Family Adventure, History & Heritage, Taste of Leicestershire, and City Breaks. People can visit a choice of attractions and enjoy a night’s accommodation at a participating local hotel, all for just £109. Visit www.goleicestershire.com/short-breaks for more details.

Event Spotlight: Christmas in Bronte Country

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Christmas in Bronte Country

Celebrate the run up to Christmas at Haworth’s Christmas Festival with six weekends of Victorian inspired Christmas events from mid November.
Here are some of the festival hightlights:

12th – 13th November Scroggling the Holly
The official start of the Christmas Festive Season in Haworth, ‘Scroggleve’ on Saturday sees pixies and fairies spreading pixie dust with holly princes, ivy princesses and attendants handing out decorative springs of holly. Begins 3pm Saturday.

On Sunday bands and Morris Men lead a procession of children up the cobbled Main Street to the crowning on the church steps. The newly crowned Holly Queen unlocks the church gates to invite the spirit of Christmas into Haworth. Santa & Mrs Claus then arrive bringing with them Glad Tidings and Christmas Cheer to all. Procession starts at 3pm on Sunday.

19th – 20th November Haworth Christmas Market
Haworth’s traditional market is on Main Street with stalls selling handmade gifts, confectionary, traditional foods and much much more. Combined with the unique shops in the village and the delightful eateries, shopping at the Christmas market is a wonderful festive. Santa and various entertainments add to the ambience of the weekend.

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10th – 11th December Torchlight Weekend
An incredible experience that has become an annual favourite with many visitors to the village. Saturday – Candlemas Eve – Santa & Mrs Claus lead the torchlight procession down Main Street accompanied by the Holly Queen, Morris dancers, choirs, bands. Starts top of Main Street 3pm. Carol singing around Christmas tree at bottom.

Our famous Sunday Torchlight Procession starts at 5.15pm and sees hundreds of torch and lantern bearers along with choirs and bands singing carols, wind their way up from the bottom of the cobbled Main Street to the Parish Church. Please note: the traditional carol service held in the Parish Church is a religious event. Visitors will be strictly monitored and numbers limited. Close of service approximately 7.15pm

There are also Vintage and Craft fairs at the Bronte School Room during the festival. For more information visit – www.visitbrontecountry.com

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Christmas Shopping in the world of ceramics

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Christmas Shopping in Stoke-on-Trent

Trentham Estate shopping village

Looking for something a bit different to buy friends and family this Christmas? Spend a weekend in the world capital of ceramics and find the perfect presents from jugs to jewellery, dinner services to casual dining and cookware items. Wedgwood, Emma Bridgewater, Spode, Portmeirion and Moorcroft are just a few of the famous brand names with over 25 factory shops here you are sure to get some great bargains. There’s also the Shopping Village at the Trentham Estate, wander around the 70 timber lodges selling everything from artisan food, crafts, camping and outdoor equipment, clothes and soft furnishings. You will not go away empty handed!

The real ice rink is back at the Trentham Estate this winter in a beautiful lakeside setting. So bring some friends and have a go, fun for all the family. So after a bit of shopping in the Shopping Village, take to the ice followed to work up an appetite for a great lunch in one of the many food outlets. Maybe try a Christmas Pie in Pieminster, a Christmas lunch in Davids Brasserie or an Italian pizza in the Garden Centre’s own Pizzeria.