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FUTURE EVENTS!
*Just a small selection of the many events in the dales some to be found on Richmond Online - www.richmond.org; What's on in Upper Wensleydale www.wensleydale.org; Middleham Online www.middlehamonline.com; Yorkshire Dales and Harrogate www.yorkshiredalesandharrogate.com; Visit Masham www.visitmasham.com
Monday 23rd - Friday 27th August Street Acts Workshops, Georgian Theatre Royal,
JUGGLING! PLATE SPINNING! STAGE FIGHTING! SONG WRITING / UKELE PLAYING!...and much more!
Various times – please contact the Box Office from 1st June onwards.
Tickets: £2 for ages 7-16; £3.50: Age 17-88
Whatever your skill level, you are sure to find a workshop to suit you. There's something to delight and educate every member of the family. With limited spaces available, call the Box Office from June for full details of the individual classes and to book places. You also have the chance to perform onstage (rehearsals on Friday!) in an exhilarating Extravaganza On Stage!
We encourage families to attend together, but if this is not possible you are able to leave children for one or more workshops. Adults of all ages are welcome with or without children! Children must be seven or above to participate.
Box Office: 01748 825252
25th August Reeth Agricultural Show at Reeth Showground
A traditional dales show in picturesque surroundings, Reeth Show in Swaledale, in the
There will also be many other attractions in the main ring, a variety of trade stands, (with the Tennants Cup for the Best Trade Stand), as well as: Craft Tents, Dry Stone Walling Competition, Open Fell Race, (classes for BOFRA), Open Quoits Competition, Vintage Tractors, Reeth Brass Band, Open Sheepdog Trial, Childrens Entertainments and Licensed Bar and Food Facilities.
The Wensleydale Show is a traditional Dales show, held annually on August Bank Holiday Saturday. Classes for cattle, sheep, heavy horses, ponies and carriage driving. Sheep dog trials, dressed walking sticks and vintage machinery. Plus an impressive display of handicrafts, horticulture and homecrafts. Something for everyone! Show is open 9.30 - 5.30.
Sun 29th & Mon 30th Aug (Bank Holliday Weekend) Soldiers of the Roses,
Join us as we step back to 1454. Hear the story of the Percies and the Nevilles, two of the North's mightiest families as they vie for power. Adults £5.50 Concessions £4.50 Children£3.50
EH members and under 5s free You can join English Heritage at this event.
Wednesday 1st September Muker Village Show at
Muker Show a local village sheep show, local produce & crafts competitions, sheep dog trials, childrens & adult fell racing; fancy dress & sports. Afternoon tea available in the village hall. A busy day in village life. Muker village brass band start the show , play all day and finish Show Day outside the Farmers Arms village pub, come and join the fun.
04 September 2010 Mossdale, near Hawes The 94th Moorcock Show
Visitors will be able to watch the judging of sheep, as well has having the opportunity to do some judging themselves.
Children’s entertainment, craft specialists & an exhibition by local businesses & food producers.
There will also be an exhibition of local historical photographs, and the usual vintage tractor display. Refreshments will also be available. Starting at 12.00 noon at Mossdale, between Hawes and Sedbergh. Adults £4, children and car parking are free
Friday 10th - Sunday 12th September Welcome to the Black Sheep Brewery Boots & Beer Walking Festival 2010
What could be better than a weekend of great walks, beautiful countryside, fantastic beer and excellent entertainment? The 9th annual Black Sheep Boots and Beer Walking Festival is set to be our biggest yet. With a jam packed programme to suit all levels of walkers, it is an event not to be missed!The ticket price for this year’s festival is £25.00 per person and includes a choice of 14 superb walks over the weekend, ranging from short to long, specially written by Mark Reid, author of ‘The Inn Way’ books.
The walks are self-guided with full back up, including detailed route descriptions, OS maps, checkpoints and back markers provided by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority.Walks start from either Hawes (3 walks per day), Bainbridge (2 walks per day), or Aysgarth (2 walks per day). There will be a free daytime ‘shuttle bus’ linking the three registration desks.As part of the ticket price you will also receive a superb Goody Bag and an exclusive Boots and Beer T-shirt, as well as a
These items will be issued at the Festival registration.
Sunday 12th September Hardraw Scar Brass Band Festival at Green Dragon Inn Grounds
The world famous Hardraw Scaur Brass Band Festival takes place annually within our natural wooded amphitheatre to the rear of the
12th September Parkland Alfresco Food Festival,
Food throughout the day with alfresco kitchens set up at the clay oven beside the deer house, in the parkland & woodland overlooking the lakes, & in the walled garden.
Entry: Adults £10.00 (includes a two course tasting meal or afternoon tea.)Children (4 - 12 years) £5.00 (includes 1 course voucher) 3 years & under free.
13 September 2010 Gayle Mill, near Hawes. An experimental workshop with Carol Tyler 10am to 4pm
“Rust, Dust and Glue” with Carol Tyler, well known Wensleydale artist. An experimental workshop, working from a still life group of objects found around the Mill, using non traditional and unusual materials
Fee: £55 (includes light lunch and refreshments)
Booking essential: phone 01969 667320
www.gaylemill.org.uk
Friday 17th - Sunday 19th September Harrogate Autumn Flower Show at Great
Over 90 of the UK's leading horticultural nurseries, fruit and veg, floristry, crafts and gifts, cookery, food marquee and garden sundries.
Save £2 per ticket by booking before noon, 7 September 2010. Tickets available at the gate. Free car parking with courtesy buses running from the car parks to the main show entrance. Disabled parking for blue badge holders. Block paved walkways and floored marquees.
Facilities include: plant and product creche, restaurants, catering marquees, fast food court, picnic area and music from the bandstand.
Pass outs are available from the gate. Dogs not accepted (except guide dogs). For further information visit www.flowershow.org.uk
17th September An Act of Piracy St. Mary's Church, Masham
A swashbuckling tale of adventure, betrayal and romance told in English songs and poetry by R.L. Stevenson, Graves, Masefield, de la Mare; performed in costume with set of palm trees etc. 7:30 PM
Tickets £12 Box office 01765 605508. www.riponinternationalfestival.com
Thursday 23rd – Sunday 26th September 2010 Pateley
2010 promises to be an exciting year for us as it sees the launch of the first ever Pateley Bridge Walking Festival at the end of September!
It has taken us a good 12 months to get this far, gradually turning a germ of an idea (do you think a local walking festival would work?) into reality. We really couldn’t have got to this stage without the enthusiasm of local people – both those ‘on the ground’ who kindly pledged their support and helped us apply for “Walkers are Welcome” status (http://www.walkersarewelcome.org.uk/) to local organisations such as the Pateley Bridge Town Council, Nidderdale Business Association and the Nidderdale AONB (www.nidderdaleaonb.org.uk) who were the first to see the potential of the event and provide funding towards it. Thank you all.
The fact that Nidderdale (http://www.nidderdale.co.uk/) has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty gives you some idea of why it is such a perfect place for walkers. With beautiful diverse scenery offering both easy-going and more challenging routes and the pleasant market town of
Friday 24th September – Sunday 3rd October
Back for it's sixth year this popular, friendly festival offers over 30 guided walks through Swaledale and Wensleydale. In the evening there is music, films, slideshows, talks and a series of authors, poets and writers events.
See separate information on each day and the full festival programme on the website www.booksandboots.org
Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th September Masham Sheep Fair at Masham area
Sheep centred event in the market square & various other venues within walking distance, with sheep showing, sales & races, sheepdog trials, craft fairs, stalls, funfair & much more. Visit website for further information www.visitmasham.com/thingstodo.php
03 October 2010 Gayle Mill, near Hawes Demonstration Day
Demonstration Day: Special Guided Tours + demonstrations of water powered Victorian woodworking machinery.
Tours at 11am and 2.30pm (last approx. 2 hrs)
Adm. £10 adult, £5 child (including refreshments)
Booking advised: phone 01969 667320
More info: www.gaylemill.org.uk
Sunday 17th
11am Start in Richmond Market Place, finish in
Race attracts runners of all abilities from internationals to fun runners from all parts of the
22nd October 7.30pm Music in
The Landermason Duo Fiona Lander & Paul Mason have been writing, recording & performing together since 2000. They combine both traditional & contemporary folk with jazz & other styles.
There will be a bar service.
Tickets in person or postal £10.00 from Mashamshire Community Office, 7 Little
or £12.00 on the door. Young: 18 & under free.
26 to 29 October Bolton Castle, Castle Bolton
(10-4pm)Halloween Mask Making and Spooky Trail; 30 and 31October (10-4pm) Halloween! plus 30 October (From 6pm) Ghost tours. For further event information contact Katie on Tel: 01969 623981, e-mail: info@boltoncastle.co.uk or visit website: http://www.boltoncastle.co.uk/metadot/index.pl
Fri 29th & Sat 30th Oct Haunted Halloween: Victorian Ghost Stories, Richmond Castle
Wrap up warm an join the costumed story tellers of the North Country Theatre as they regale you with spooky legends and ghostly tales while leading you on a torch-lit trail around Richmond Castle. Halloween costumes welcome!
Sessions at 5.30pm/7PM/8.30PM/10PM on each night
Pre booking is essential: 01748 822493
In advance
Adults £9/ Concessions £8 / Children £7
On the night
Adults £11/ Concessions £10/ Children £9
EH members in advance
Adults £7/ Concessions £6/ Children £5
EH members on the night
Adults £9/ Concessions £8/ Children £7
27 November 2010 Gayle Mill, near Hawes Gayle Mill Christmas Fayre
Traditional wooden and seasonal crafts, games, puzzles and family activities. Wood turning demonstrations. 11am to 6pm
Admission £1.50 adult and 50p child (includes seasonal refreshments)
Further information: phone 01969 667320
More info: www.gaylemill.org.uk
04 December 2010 Hawes Christmas Festival, Hawes
Annual “Turning on" of the Christmas lights. Children's Party in the Market House.
4.00pm: Community carol singing in the Market Place with the Hawes Prize Silver Band, led by Rev. Henry duBois.
4.30pm: Father Christmas arrives, Hawes Christmas lights switch on.
11th & 12th December Victorian Fair, Masham
The original Victorian Fair will be in and around the
21st December Santa at
Santa at Swinton, one of our favourite Christmas traditions, with a themed woodland walk around the grounds and a visit to see Santa in his grotto. £6.50 per child (inc. gift)
28th February Acoustic Night At the Buck Inn, Thornton Watlass
www.buckwatlass.co.uk tel. no. 01677 422461 Everyone welcome, especially musicians, singers, whistlers, percussionists. 8:30 PM
Free admission.
25 June 2011 Hawes Hawes Gala
Annual Hawes Gala. Fancy Dress Parade through Hawes onto the Gala Field. Side shows, children's races, etc etc
More info: www.hawes-gala.co.uk
