Colours of Asia – Story Walks with Balbir Singh Dance Company (28 July)

Thursday 28 July, 1pm-3pm

Venue: Oakwell Hall, Nova Lane, Birstall, Batley WF17 9LF

Ticket price: Free (booking required)

Age guidance: all ages (under 16s should be accompanied by an adult)

Balbir Singh Dance Company bring their unique story style to Kirklees parks and open spaces this summer. Each of the five walks is different, lasting 90 minutes and exploring a new and surprising take on South Asian storytelling.

From forest fairies to delicious recipes, from the Holi harvest to the poetry of its languages, the colours and sensations of Asia will be conjured up by these master storytellers. The Story Walks are an opportunity to meet new people, be outside in green spaces, move in nature and discover new things.

Useful information

Download a PDF of all of the walk routes (copy and paste this link into a new tab) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AKYMACfULsfAT9PgoieOdXfoGGlB6Azv/view?usp=sharing

Meet at the starting point shown on the map.

Dress for the weather, these are outdoor events.

All ages welcome.

For more detailed information on starting points, route, accessibility, toilet facilities etc, visit the park website or send your query by text to: 07450 739818.

Please let us know if you have any special needs or requirements before the day of the walk so we can help support you during this event. Please

contact (email) - alphie.bsdc@gmail.com

Full list of Story Walks below. All take place 1pm-3pm, click on the relevant date on our What’s On calendar for details:

Tuesday 26 July, Crow’s Nest Park, Dewsbury

Wednesday 27 July, Beaumont Park, Huddersfield

Thursday 28 July, Oakwell Hall, Birstall

Thursday 11 August, Gledholt Park, Huddersfield

Friday 12 August, Beaumont Park, Huddersfield