Events

Townsend Theatre Productions  in association with The Society for the Study of Labour History presents BEHOLD YE RAMBLERS – a new play by Neil Gore From the voices of ramblers and campaigners to the songs and poetry inspired by past and current struggles, “Behold Ye Ramblers” is a new play about The Clarion newspaper and the...

Free valuation day here, in our small meeting room between 10am and 2pm, by Sheffield Auction Gallery. Senior Valuer Alison Gillatt, and Sarah Clark, will be happy to appraise your items.  Please note it is back to a Monday.

Gaza is a feature-length documentary film that brings us into a unique place beyond the reach of television news reports to reveal a world rich with eloquent and resilient characters, offering us a cinematic and enriching portrait of a people attempting to lead meaningful lives against the rubble of perennial conflict. “The film has real value...

Marsden Cuckoo Day returns! There will be a mini-cafe (cakes, bakes and more) run by Marsden Scouts, some stalls, and entertainment in our main hall during the day time.   More details to follow

The writer and naturalist Amy-Jane Beer talks about her lyrical and moving new book: The Flow: Rivers, Water and Wildness, which won the prestigious Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing (2023).  In partnership with the Friends of Marsden Library.  On New Year’s Day 2012, Amy-Jane Beer’s friend Kate set out with a group to kayak the...

Voted ‘Comedians’ Comedian of The Year 2022’, Jo Caulfield is “quite simply, a damn funny woman.” (The Guardian) Jo has appeared on Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, The John Bishop Show, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, The Royal Variety Performance, and Richard Osman's House of Games. Nominated as “the best female Stand...

We’re sorry this event has sold out, you can go on the returns list by calling 01484 843701 or emailing admin@mikron.org.uk The Pendale and District Ramblers are looking forward to their 50th anniversary walk. But the path has been blocked by the landowner. How will they find their way through? Maybe we’re all just trying to...

Experience the harmony of community spirit at Valley Voices Choir Fest! Join us for an electrifying afternoon as the melodious voices of the Colne Valley and beyond unite in song. From soul-stirring ballads to toe-tapping tunes, immerse yourself in a symphony of talent—all for a noble cause. With each note, we raise funds for charity,...

Silent Uproar presents DEAD GIRLS RISING “Katie and Hannah love murder. They go to bed listening to podcasts about serial killers; they clutch blankets glued to gruesome documentaries. They're in deep. Burrowing beneath the skin, beneath the guts, beneath the veins and blood and mess of flesh. They're not sure if they can stop, and...

COMEDY AT THE MECHANICS IS BACK! In collaboration with KMC Comedy Marsden Mechanics presents Comedy at the Mechanics Headliner: Tony Burgess Tony Burgess is an award winning stand-up comedian, writer and actor based in Manchester: With his instantly engaging stage persona, Tony weaves fantastic gags into sometimes surreal stories about northern family life, which for...

Since 2016 Onwards Festival has been an annual Huddersfield town centre music and art festival. For the first time ever the 2024 festival is happening in the Colne Valley. Come and join us for a full day of gorgeous music in the beautiful landscape between Slaithwaite and Marsden. King Zepha Marsden Mechanics @ 8:30pm King...

Me For You by Rachel E. Thorn “Choosing sperm is weird. The one thing we know for sure is these guys are all wankers.” Holly knows that human-beings have screwed the planet but she’s still desperate to have a baby of her own. She’s tried doing the right thing, but her bamboo toothbrush didn’t reverse...