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SUMMARY:Calderdale Big Band
DESCRIPTION:The Calderdale Big Band started life in June 2002 under the name of The Calder Valley Youth Dance Orchestra (C.Y.D.O.) the brain child of local musician and teacher Derek Southcott\, who was at the time lead trombone with the Sid Lawrence orchestra and Roy Sparrow a local big band enthusiast and our band legend!! The idea behind the orchestra was to provide an alternative outlet for young musicians to play in other than concert bands and brass bands. \nWe perform the Big Band sounds of Glenn Miller\, Tommy Dorsey\, Benny Goodman\, Duke Ellington\, Count Basie\, Stan Kenton\, Ted Heath and more\, through the 1930s\, 40s\, 50s through to the present day. Our extensive repertoire includes jazz standards\, R’n’B\, charleston\, rock and roll\, latin\, dance and contemporary music.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/calderdale-big-band/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250519T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250519T230000
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SUMMARY:Chess Night
DESCRIPTION:All welcome for this casual but serious evening of chess.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/chess-night-37/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250521T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250521T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102906
CREATED:20250418T052001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T052001Z
UID:2315-1747854000-1747868400@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Technical Difficulties - Experimental Music Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:*Please Note – Technical Difficulties will be on the third Wednesday of the month from now on*\nTechnical Difficulties is Sowerby Bridge’s original experimental music open mic held on the third Wednesday of Each Month.\nFREE ENTRY\nPlease send us a message if you want a slot!\nWe have a PA installed\, two tables and somebody to plug you in…\nWhether you’re into alternative hip hop\, dark ambient\, free jazz\, freak folk\, beat poetry or drone rock come on down\, plug yourself in and let your freak flag fly!
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/technical-difficulties-experimental-music-open-mic/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250523T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250523T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102906
CREATED:20250418T050025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T050025Z
UID:2304-1748021400-1748025000@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:French Fridays
DESCRIPTION:An informal group to practice your conversational French – Everyone welcome!
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/french-fridays-37/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250523T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250523T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102906
CREATED:20250505T115814Z
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UID:2344-1748030400-1748037600@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Heavenphetamine + Protem
DESCRIPTION:Heavenphetamine\nJapanese Psych Punk Band from Tokyo.Since 2021 based in Tbilisi.\nInfluenced by 60- 70’s psychedelic rock\, 80’s Post Punk and Acid house mainly but is able to feel the Japanese musical element as spice like “wasabi”.\nProtem\nStefan B has been producing electronic music on and off for a number of years. Under the moniker of Protogonos he has regularly produced cinematic and ambient soundscapes – some of which have been released on CD by DiN records. Recently he has returned to his love of rhythmical compositions but under the alter ego of Protem. In doing so\, he found himself looking backward in time to his personal recollections of local people\, places and events. So\, he has decided (or been persuaded) to showcase these studio tracks from the album he released last year entitled ‘From Cradle To Rave’.\nThe instrumental pieces are a musical fusion inspired by Kraftwerk and Philip Glass\, as well as the early electronic dance scene of the nineties.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/heavenphetamine-protem/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250524T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250524T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102906
CREATED:20250418T052334Z
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UID:2318-1748107800-1748127600@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Memphis Cruisers + Scott Wainwright + The Tragettes
DESCRIPTION:The Memphis Cruisers – 7.45pm\nScott Wainwright – 6.45pm\nThe Tragettes – 5.30pm\n\nThe Memphis Cruisers are a hard working rockabilly band hailing from the wild west of Yorkshire (otherwise known as Bradford). Covering a range of rockabilly songs from the likes of Gene Vincent and Elvis Presley\, to The Stray Cats\, Matchbox and Imelda May. With their witty banter\,”feel good” vibes and rollicking energy no toes will remain untapped.\n“They know how to create a fantastic atmosphere and had people shaking their hips and tapping their feet” Yorkshire Live\n“A top-class rockabilly band!” – The York Press\n\n\nScott Wainwright is a Yorkshire based singer-songwriter and instrumentalist. His music draws from various musical genres including Blues\, Gospel\, Folk\, Jazz and Hip Hop as well as various ‘World’ musics\, such as African\, Hawaiian and Indian.\nWorking with acoustic finger style and bottleneck guitar\, harmonica and occasional ukuele\, Scott draws on his wide love for these types of music and celebrates the joy of pure creativity.\nWriting and performing both vocal and instrumental pieces\, Scott records regularly and now has a vast and diverse back catalogue of material. He has released numerous albums\, EP’s and singles over the years\, which have ranged in style from ‘Electric Blues and Hip Hop’ fusions (Every Man Has His Critics)\, to solo instrumental guitar workouts (What We Cannot Hold). In between these releases there have been regular bouts of ‘Lo-Fi’ folk (All That Glitters is Not Gold) and the odd dabbling as an acoustic balladeer (Whispers from a Kind River)\, whilst often drifting through the more experimental country blues sound that can be found on his ‘Strangers Here’ album.\nA number of Scott’s songs have been given the remix treatment\, taking his rural blues style into Dubstep and Synth-wave genres.\n\n\nThe Tragettes are Jim and Andy from the The Tragics doing a bit of moonlighting without telling the rest of the band.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/the-memphis-cruisers/
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UID:2350-1748178000-1748206800@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Dan's Girlfriend Album Launch & Puzzfest
DESCRIPTION:1:00 start! A splendid day’s entertainment with: \nDan’s Girlfriend \nBurgz \nChris Manley \nThe Weedwackers \nNeontown \n 
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/dans-girlfriend-album-launch-puzzfest/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250526T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250526T230000
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CREATED:20250418T045715Z
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UID:2296-1748289600-1748300400@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Chess Night
DESCRIPTION:All welcome for this casual but serious evening of chess.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/chess-night-38/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250527T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250527T230000
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SUMMARY:Poetry & Spoken Word Evening
DESCRIPTION:On the fourth Tuesday of the month the music stops and we pay attention to the spoken word. There has been poetry at the Puzzle Hall since the Nineties\, with breaks when the pub was closed.\n\nSometimes we are a small seminar group bringing work we love\, and want to discuss\, including our own writings. If we get bigger numbers we can get out the microphone and make it an open mic. Everyone is welcome.\n\nThere are many kinds of poetry nights: poetry slams\, formal invited poets with an audience\, open mics\, spoken word events. We are often another kind of gathering: talking about poetry\, why we write\, what we read\, themes and differences.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/poetry-spoken-word-evening-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250529T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250529T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102906
CREATED:20250418T052830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T121108Z
UID:2322-1748548800-1748559600@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Jazz @ The Puzzle with Rod Mason's Elements
DESCRIPTION:Saxophonist Mason and his band Elements\, are all set for another barnstorming tour de force\, comparable only to their last gig here at the Puzzle. \nOne of the most popular bands on the jazz scene today\, with it’s powerful and uncompromising material\, Elements compelling array of music covering just about the entire spectrum of contemporary jazz\, is delivered with great energy\, commitment and impeccable musicianship. \nBand leader and composer Mason is a vibrant and compelling performer who has appeared alongside many of the UK’s best known stars including Alan Skidmore\, Pete King\, Don Weller\, Art Themen\, Guy Barker and Gerald Presencer. He often tours in mainland Europe and features at many of the UK’s top festivals.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/jazz-the-puzzle/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250530T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250530T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102906
CREATED:20250418T050119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T050119Z
UID:2306-1748626200-1748629800@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:French Fridays
DESCRIPTION:An informal group to practice your conversational French – Everyone welcome!
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/french-fridays-38/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250531T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250531T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102906
CREATED:20250418T052707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T052707Z
UID:2320-1748725200-1748732400@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Revelator Band
DESCRIPTION:The behatted behemoths of Victorian Gothic Voodoo Blues return to one of their very favourite stomping grounds with intent to commit musical mayhem yet again. Anything could happen and probably will. Starting 9pm sharp\, free admission.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/the-revelator-band-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250601T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250601T160000
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SUMMARY:Acoustic Singaround Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Puzzle Hall Inn\, the 1st Sunday of each month for an acoustic afternoon informal singaround. All persons of all ages and skill levels welcome.\nHosting\, will be the incredible Dave CalvertIn his own words: “Everyone is welcome to come along and sing\, play\, join in or just listen\, the beer is great\, as is the atmosphere. Its a lovingly restored\, community owned pub which is continuing it’s long history of music events.”\nEntry is free\, hope to see you there.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/acoustic-singaround-session-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250602T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250602T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102906
CREATED:20250521T121231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T121231Z
UID:2376-1748894400-1748905200@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Chess Night
DESCRIPTION:All welcome for this casual but serious evening of chess.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/chess-night-39/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250605T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250605T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102906
CREATED:20250422T151506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T151506Z
UID:2328-1749153600-1749164400@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Dead Belgian - Age of the Idiot Tour 2025
DESCRIPTION:Dead Belgian are a Liverpool-based band playing the music of Jacques Brel. They began life in 2007\, inspired to share Brel’s music with all who would listen. Each member brought their own influences to the band\, from European folk to progressive rock\, stripping the songs to their bare bones and fattening them up again using a ramshackle drum kit\, ukulele\, guitar\, accordion\, saxophone\, mandolin\, clarinet and flute. Dead Belgian have developed a playful and inventive sound that meshes dense melodic patterns\, demonic waves of intensity and passages of sparse frailty with vocals that have drawn comparison to Edith Piaf\, Anthony Hegarty and Nico.\nIt is a sound unique to themselves while still capturing the beauty\, passion and humour of the original work\, a rousing and rowdy back-porch reinvention of Jacques Brel’s honest and poetic stories\n“’Bringing the songs of Jacques Brel to an English speaking audience with near missionary zeal’ ”— Liverpool Daily Post April 2010\n“If you like the idea of Nico/Edith Piaf singing Jacques Brel backed by the Arcade Fire\, get to the next Dead Belgian gig.”— Stuart Wilks-Heeg \, twitter March 2012
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/dead-belgian-age-of-the-idiot-tour-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250606T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250606T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102906
CREATED:20250521T121638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T121638Z
UID:2386-1749231000-1749234600@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:French Fridays
DESCRIPTION:An informal group to practice your conversational French – Everyone welcome!
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/french-fridays-39/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250606T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250606T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102906
CREATED:20250514T120703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T120703Z
UID:2366-1749240000-1749247200@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Broken Frame + Gabrielle Gee
DESCRIPTION:Manchester and Huddersfield based 4 piece guitar band\, The Broken Frame\, blend together elements of alternative rock and pop music\, with influences from early Bombay bicycle club to Pine Grove to The Beach Boys. Only being formed last year\, The Broken Frame have many upcoming gigs and are also working on recording and releasing their original songs in the near future…\n\nGabrielle Gee is a Manchester-based singer-songwriter known for her raw honesty\, emotive lyrics\, and stripped-back sound. At just 18\, she’s quickly gaining recognition in the UK indie scene for her deeply personal songwriting and distinctive voice\, drawing influence from artists like Phoebe Bridgers\, Lucy Dacus\, and Adrienne Lenker.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/the-broken-frame-gabrielle-gee/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102906
CREATED:20250422T151732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T151732Z
UID:2330-1749330000-1749337200@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Madame Claude + Wino
DESCRIPTION:Madame Claude are a 5 piece band from Saddleworth who mix ska\, rocksteady\, reggae and even disco to form their own inimitable style. With support slots for The Beat\, Selecter\, Cast and Bad Manners under their belt don’t miss this opportunity to catch the band Pauline Black calls ‘the most exciting and original ska band in years’\n“A band of vibrant musical tastes both fierce and smooth in voice and ska-jumping rhythm” – Saddleworth Independent\nhttps://www.instagram.com/madameclaude.official/\n\nBradford’s Wino is the brainchild of former Fling guitarist/songwriter and resident dreamer Jack Winn. With his band in tow they create psychedelic indie rock with visceral punk energy and a nod to the sound of 90’s nostalgia. Think Beck if he’d been brought up in a a back to back in Bradford rather than the urban sprawl of LA.https://www.facebook.com/j.wino21/https://www.instagram.com/winobfd/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572297756977#
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/madame-claude-wino/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250608T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250608T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102906
CREATED:20250519T153848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T153848Z
UID:2372-1749398400-1749405600@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Floating World Pictures + Helicopter Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Floating World Pictures‘Loud Ambient’/Improv trio from London feat. members of Snapped Ankles https://floatingworldpictures.bandcamp.com/\nHelicopter QuartetMelancholic soundscapes from Leeds violin\, guitar and synth duo https://helicopterquartet.bandcamp.com/music\nFREE ENTRY with donations for bands gratefully accepted.\n\n— Further Info —\nFloating World Pictures is led by Chestnutt\, producer & member of Snapped Ankles (The Leaf Label) and graphic/sound artist & instrument builder Raimund Wong. It has an ever-changing flexible lineup for adapting to different contexts & acoustic environments\, but its current optimal trio includes:\nSophie Lowe – drums\, percussion\, clarinetChestnutt – analogue synthsRai Wong – cassette 4-track\, live instruments treatment\nWhile the recorded output has detailed non-quantized production at its heart\, the live setup\, punctured by a heavy rhythm section\, is driven by improvisation and collective gestures within the framework of cassette tape-loops manipulations\, live signal processing and analogue synthesis provided by the duo. Alongside a shifting cast they spin a sensuous\, densely populated soundscape: grounding drones and flowing waterfall synths\, a rainforest of hisses and a thrumming hive of life while in the distance the metallic snaps of drums conjure people working. Fragments of found dialogue\, melodies and environmental sounds navigate impressionistic passages\, focussing the performance as a way of searching and recontextualising.\nPrevious and ongoing collaborators / guests:\nAlabaster DeplumeCharles Hayward (This Heat)Danalogue (The Comet Is Coming)Clementine MarchAkihide Monna (Bo Ningen)EmanativeCathy Eastburn (Southbank Gamelan Players)Charles Prest (Noon Garden/Flamingods)Francesca Ter-Berg (Fran&Flora)Kamal Rasool (Flamingods)Phil MFUAndy Channing (Lila Cita/Unrest Work & Play)tyroneisaacstuartJon Tye (Lo Recordings/Ocean Moon)\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUPNYwF2PSIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjpyUh00ENE\n——\n“It’s a small world we live in. I was delighted to find when reading about Helicopter Quartet that they are two musicians I am quite familiar with from another time in my life. Over the years I have shared a bill with both Catscans and We Sell Seashells (Helicopter Quartet‘s predecessors)\, both of which were incredible acts: huge-sounding\, complex and ultimately entertaining. One thing I noticed when Catscans began performing was that they appeared to have less members than before. It seems that the group has since dissolved even further into what we have before us today: Chrissie Caulfield on violin & synth duties and Michael Capstick on guitar and bass.\n‘Helicopter Quartet’ is the product of two dedicated musicians\, full of ideas and inspirations. The pair have been writing together for an incredibly long time so there is no doubt in their musical ability. I have witnessed firsthand the immense force to come from Caulfield’s violin when screaming through a wall of sound and I have seen Capstick’s guitar create and enforce this wall in top form. “\nJake Murray for Echoes and Dust\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-SLOdehhBg\n 
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/floating-world-pictures-helicopter-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250609T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250609T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102906
CREATED:20250521T121309Z
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UID:2378-1749499200-1749510000@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Chess Night
DESCRIPTION:All welcome for this casual but serious evening of chess.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/chess-night-40/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250613T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250613T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102906
CREATED:20250521T121719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T121719Z
UID:2388-1749835800-1749839400@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:French Fridays
DESCRIPTION:An informal group to practice your conversational French – Everyone welcome!
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/french-fridays-40/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102906
CREATED:20250521T122706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T122706Z
UID:2400-1749934800-1749942000@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Outside The Box
DESCRIPTION:“Spirited trad\, Scottish themed folk/bluegrass tunes with three part harmonies and shenanigans”\nOutside the Box are a Calderdale based group featuring Mark Paramor on guitar\, Justin Graham on accordion\, David Insua-caoand on percussion and Daz Jones on bass. Coming from a background of ceilidh\, strict time Scottish Competition\, New Orleans Second Line Jazz\, Folk and Punk bands they put their own feel to songs and tunes old and new. Add beautiful and full throated three part harmonies\, Outside the Box bring foot tapping energy\, glorious tunes and sing-along choruses.\nYou can check out some of their work here:https://www.facebook.com/outsidetheboxband3/
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/outside-the-box-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T160000
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SUMMARY:Improv @ The Puzzle
DESCRIPTION:Audience and players VERY WELCOME. These are open playing sessions where weird and wonderful pieces are improvised by the group using some light direction and guidance on the playing.\nDonations welcomed: Bring Instruments and if needed little amplifiers and come down and join in with the improvisations. Arrive by 1.30pm to be ready to play at 2.00pm.\nNo previous experience needed. Any questions? Feel free to message.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/improv-the-puzzle/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250616T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250616T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102906
CREATED:20250521T121347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T121347Z
UID:2380-1750104000-1750114800@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Chess Night
DESCRIPTION:All welcome for this casual but serious evening of chess.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/chess-night-41/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102906
CREATED:20250521T122851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T122851Z
UID:2402-1750273200-1750287600@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Technical Difficulties
DESCRIPTION:Technical Difficulties is Sowerby Bridge’s original experimental music open mic held on the third Wednesday of Each Month.\nFREE ENTRY\nPlease send us a message if you want a slot!\nWe have a PA installed\, two tables and somebody to plug you in…\nWhether you’re into alternative hip hop\, dark ambient\, free jazz\, freak folk\, beat poetry or drone rock come on down\, plug yourself in and let your freak flag fly!
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/technical-difficulties-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250619T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250619T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102906
CREATED:20250521T122347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T130727Z
UID:2396-1750365000-1750374000@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Open Mic with Maddie Brooks
DESCRIPTION:Open mic & Jam hosted by Maddy Brooks at the Puzzle Hall Inn – Sowerby Bridge 8.30pm onwards and upwards…\nThis night is an Open Mic with Jam session capabilities where everyone is pretty much guaranteed a chance to play & are peppered with moments of absolute joy & magic!\nEveryone and anyone welcome\, get yourselves down to play\, sing\, say and listen!\nWe have a PA installed\, plus mics\, stands and DI boxes available to use.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/open-mic-with-maddie-brooks-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250620T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250620T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102906
CREATED:20250521T121830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T121830Z
UID:2390-1750440600-1750444200@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:French Fridays
DESCRIPTION:An informal group to practice your conversational French – Everyone welcome!
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/french-fridays-41/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250620T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250620T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102906
CREATED:20250506T114825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T114825Z
UID:2353-1750449600-1750456800@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mora & The Fabulous Wonderfuls + Vincent Whyte
DESCRIPTION:Born backstage\, and raised by a VOX AC30\, MORA was always destined to be a performer who makes the ground shake. With her band The Fabulous Wonderfuls she brings a unique blend of righteous anger and soul-lifting songs to channel the pain and rage of this crushing existence into a communal connection. Together they send audience spirits soaring\, ready to face the next sunrise reborn with dazzling sparks of defiance and empathy.\n“This is protest music which tugs at the heartstrings rather than calling to arms\, and it would take a hard soul indeed not to be moved by Mora’s plaintive voice” – Louder than war\n“A bewitching blend of soulful vocals and lively stage presence that would ignite any room from the first note to the curtain call.” -Arenaline\nhttps://www.instagram.com/morasnaps/\nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6qpbN7YH_3tqIMxaAIYTUQ https://\nwww.tiktok.com/@mora.fabulouswonderfuls https://www.x.com/MoraMusic1\nA self-styled ‘Anglo-Chanteur’ at his core\, Vincent Whyte’s prevailing ambition is a simple one – to sing songs worth remembering in an increasingly forgetful world. Taking inspiration from a continent spanning gaggle of bards and storytellers\, Vincent’s tragicomic songwriting and idiosyncratic Spanish guitar chops may well do just that. Having previously opened for Half Man Half Biscuit\, The Wave Pictures and The Fugitives he now brings his talents to The Puzzle Hall Inn.\n“Vincent’s songs combines drollness\, sincerity\, tragedy\, comedy and musical prowess.” The best of Shrewsbury\nhttps://www.vincentwhyte.com/about\nhttps://www.facebook.com/vincentwhytemusic/\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnFhC9g77m8
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/mora-the-fabulous-wonderfuls-vincent-whyte/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102906
CREATED:20250619T111525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T111525Z
UID:2458-1750510800-1750521600@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Steve Reich In The Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:“Steve Reich In The Afternoon” An afternoon of minimalist & ambient music in the Puzzle Hall Community Pub beer garden (Weather permitting).Enjoy the drones\, loops and repetition as you sup on your ale as fish stir on the surface of the Calder and Sand Martin tumble in the deep blue sky…… or something like that.\n\nThis event does not feature a performance by Steve Reich. This event is not in association with Steve Reich.It is however\, in the afternoon.\n\nChill Out.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/steve-reich-in-the-afternoon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102906
CREATED:20250521T123028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T133853Z
UID:2404-1750539600-1750546800@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Pepperjam
DESCRIPTION:Pepperjam are a 9-piece ‘old-school’ band playing all original material rooted in reggae\, dub\, rocksteady\, ska\, funk\, soul and jazz\, but with a rocky twist. They create a unique but easily-identifiable sound of their own which is guaranteed to get you up and dancing.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/pepperjam/
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