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As we move into our second decade, Saltaire Festival Board is planning to update the Festival's logo and our website. If you are interested in the opportunity to be our new designer, please read the attached documents and contact us as soon as possible. We would like to select a designer in early Ma...
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Open Aire - Wool Water and the Wheel
New and surprising installations of sculpture and light in and around Roberts Park will form one of the highlights of this year’s Tenth Saltaire Festival.
Specially commissioned to mark the 2012 anniversary, Open Aire – Wool, Water and the Wheel on 1...
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Saltaire is the sort of place where there is always something new to see and appreciate, regardless of the time of year, how long you have lived here or how many times you have visited.
The Saltaire Festival team knows this special location - one of only two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in...
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Later this month Roberts Park in Saltaire will be transformed into a Food Garden fit for some of the country's finest Asian cuisine.
The Aagrah Food & Drink Festival takes place on 15th and 16th September as part of this year's Tenth Saltaire Festival and promises tastings, food stalls, m...
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He made his millions by devising a pioneering wool-spinning technique which would put Saltaire on the world map.
Now knitting enthusiast Heather Savage has paid homage to Bradford’s famous textile manufacturer and the village’s benefactor Sir Titus Salt – in the form of an 18 inch knitted...
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As Dr Who returns to BBC One, an exclusive insight into his nemesis will be revealed at the Tenth Saltaire Festival.
Fans of the Timelord will be enthralled by The Man Who Invented The Daleks on 11th September, when Alwyn Turner discusses the first biography of Terry Nation, inventor of t...
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From early music to 20th century classics, from folk and morris to vinyl tracks and jazz, Saltaire Festival's music offering is its most varied yet this year.
Revenant Sounds and Hidden Histories at Caroline Social Club on 6th September is the first event on the 2012 programme, which conc...
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Great live music - check.
DJ with floor-filling tunes - check.
A tasty supper, finished off with a splendid piece of birthday cake - check.
Party fun and birthday surprises - check.
The makings of a brilliant birthday party are in place - all that's needed are the people t...
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Tickets are still available for two hits from this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe - travelling south to Saltaire this September.
Pappy's comedy troupe - who won five star reviews and wowed critics and audiences alike with their Fringe performance Last. Show. Ever. - play Saltaire Festiv...
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Saltaire Festival is known for its varied programme and younger festivalgoers are well catered for this year.
An appearance by top children's author Anne Fine is one of the highlights for the Tenth Saltaire Festival and is sure to be of interest to adults and families too.
Between 2p...
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Shoppers in Saltaire are being urged to turn history detectives and help to fill in some gaps in local heritage records.
The village's shops past and present are part of the distinctive character and atmosphere of the World Heritage Site and a new trail launching during this year's Saltai...
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A spectacular international food and drink festival will take place at this year's Tenth Saltaire Festival.
On 15th and 16th September, Roberts Park will be transformed into a food garden where visitors can enjoy a series of cookery demonstrations, tastings, food stalls, music and some of...
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Open Gardens Trail new for Saltaire Festival 2012
Gardeners in Saltaire are joining this year’s Saltaire Festival to launch a new trail for people to explore and enjoy.
Visitors from all over the world are drawn to the World Heritage Site to admire the village’s unique architecture.
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Tickets are now available for Stuart Maconie's headline slot at this year's Saltaire Festival.
The broadcaster, author and all-round national treasure will be coming to the World Heritage Site during the festival's 10th anniversary event this September.
An Evening with Stuart Maconie...
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SALTAIRE FESTIVAL TURNS TEN THIS YEAR
HELP US START OUR YEAR OF CELEBRATION
With less than six months to go until the start of this year’s Saltaire Festival, a special party this week marks the start of 2012 celebrations.
Tickets are on sale now for Mix It Up at YoYo Bar & Restarant in ...
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We knew everyone was talking about Saltaire Festival but that's true all the way down to Westminster!
The festival was mentioned by Bradford South MP Gerry Sutcliffe in a Parliamentary debate on Tuesday, 13th September, about Yorkshire tourism and cuts to financial support from the Governmen...
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