Events for July

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Dales Countryside Museum Exhibition

Exhibition title: "Yorkshire on my mind" - presented by Jane Carlisle and Martin Priestley. Photography and silk painting with workshops for adults and chidren. The Museum is open daily from 10am - 5pm. Free for children. Fully accessible by wheelchair. Pushchair-friendly, baby change facilities, toilets, shop, hands-on experiences, free exhibitions programme, research room. For further information visit: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk or telephone 01969 666210.

29 May to 11 July

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Spirite Production - "As You Like It" (Ripley Castle)

Bring a picnic, a good bottle of wine and enjoy a summer evening of entertainment as Sprite play out Shakespeare in the most engaging way you'll have ever experienced. For more information visit: www.spriteproductions.co.uk

22 June to 11 July

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Matombo Zimbabwean Sculpture Exhibition (Newby Hall & Gardens)

Come along and have a look at the Matombo Zimbabwean Sculpture Exhibition on display. Zimbabwean sculptors will be sculpting outside the Grantham Room within the gardens. Offering a fabulous opportunity to see the amount of detailed work that each sculpture involves. Children and adults will be invited to work on a piece that will go on display at Newby Hall! For more information visit: www.newbyhall.com or www.matombo.com

01 July to 30 September

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Jazz Brunch (Newby Hall & Gardens)

Why not come along and have brunch on the terrace while listening to a live Jazz Quartet! For more information visit: www.newbyhall.com

04 July

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Gayle Mill Demonstration Day

Demonstration sessions (11.00am & 2.30pm) as to how the heritage machinery works and what kinds of things were made at the Mill in times gone by. Each session lasts approximately 2 hours. For further information on all Gayle Mill events, tel: 01969 667320 or visit: www.gaylemill.org.uk

04 July

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Ripon Races (Evening)

Yorkshire's Garden Racecourse. The Westgate Handicap. Standard Raceday. First race starts 6.50pm. For further information visit: www.ripon-races.co.uk

05 July

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Vintage Vehicle Weekend (North Yorkshire Moors Railway)

A weekend combining historic trains with a number of classic and vintage vehicles on display along the railway. For more information visit: www.nymr.co.uk

10 July to 11 July

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Jaguar Day (Newby Hall & Gardens)

Jaguar enthusiasts gather in their hundreds to display old and new in front of Newby Hall. Time 10am - 5pm. For more information visit: www.newbyhall.com

11 July

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Great Yorkshire Show 2010 (Harrogate)

Be inspired! Come along and enjoy the North's leading Agricultural event. Held over 3 days, 2010 will be the 152nd Great Yorkshire Show and will be a celebration of agriculture and country life. The 250 acre site is filled with animals, country demonstrations, have-a-go activities and the Great Yorkshire Cheese & Dairy Show. Plus there's fashion, rural crafts and lots of shopping! Something for all the family. For further information on tickets, opening times etc. please visit: www.greatyorkshireshow.com

13 July to 15 July

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Dales Countryside Museum Exhibition

The annual summer exhibition on the theme of Cultural Heritage, one of the special quailities of the National Park. The Museum is open daily from 10am - 5pm. Free for children. Fully accessible by wheelchair. Pushchair-friendly, baby change facilities, toilets, shop, hands-on experiences, free exhibitions programme, research room. For further information visit: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk or telephone 01969 666210.

16 July to 05 September

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Ripon Races

Yorkshire's Garden Racecourse. Ripon Bellringer Handicap. Feature Raceday. First race starts 2.30pm. For further information visit: www.ripon-races.co.uk

17 July

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Clog Festival (skipton Castle)

Weekend event. Probably starting in the mills, when workers wearing clogs would tap their feet in rythmn to the machines. It has now developed into a precise form of dance. For further information visit: www.skiptoncastle.co.uk

17 July to 18 July

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Masham Steam Rally Weekend

Join us for the Masham Steam Rally, held at Low Burton Hall Farm, Masham (off the A6308). A great day out for all the family and the enthusiast. For further information telephone: Gil on 01765 689696

17 July to 18 July

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The Merchant of Venice (Thorp Perrow Arboretum)

Enjoy an evening of outdoor entertainment with Chapterhouse Theatre Company, as they bring, drama, mystery, romance and comedy to one of Shakepeare's most exciting plays. The gates open at 6.15pm for picnics, so please bring a rug or low backed chair to sit on. The tearoom will be open for snacks and refreshments. Time 7pm - Ticket only. For more information visit: www.thorpperrow.com

18 July

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Historic Vehicle Rally (Newby Hall & Gardens)

The North East Club for Pre-war Austin's assembles over 1,000 vintage cars of all kinds and assorted jumble. For more information visit: www.newbyhall.com

18 July

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Youth Summer Acting Course (Ripley Castle)

Come and join the fun on the Youth Summer Acting Course. For more information visit: www.ripleycastle.co.uk

19 July to 25 July

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Thirsk Races

Country Racing at its best. Experience the beauty and excitement of a day at Thirsk Races. First race starts 2.00pm. For further information visit www.thirskracecourse.net

23 July

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Blue Peter Ship arrives at Studfold

Solve the clues to find it! Free entry to Blue Peter badge winners. For more information visit: www.studfoldtrails.co.uk

24 July to 05 September

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Enchanted Summer Wood Trail (Thorp Perrow Arboretum)

Over the whole of the Summer holiday, come along and solve our puzzle, with lots of characters you may have seen before and a few you may not! For more information visit: www.thorpperrow.com

24 July to 05 September

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A Summer Evening Concert at Ripley Castle

Come and enjoy the Summer Evening Concert. For more information visit: www.ripleycastle.co.uk

24 July

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Buckingham's Retinue (Skipton Castle)

Re-enactment of life in the 15th Century at Skipton Castle. For more information visit: www.skiptoncastle.co.uk

24 July to 25 July

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Children's Circus Mayham!! (Thorp Perrow Arboretum)

The circus has arrived at Thorp Perrow! There are lots of fun and games for children of all ages - what a great way to start the holidays! Time 11am - 4pm. For more information visit: www.thorpperrow.com

25 July

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Huby and Sutton Show in the Parkland of Sutton Park

Huby and Sutton on the Forest Agricultural Show is held annually on the last Sunday in July in the spectacular parkland setting of Sutton Park. The Yorkshire home of Sir Reginald and Lady Sheffield. A fun day out for all the family with plenty of things to see and do from a wide selction of livestock classes including cattle, sheep, pigs and goats as well as rabbits. There will be an array of trade standards and refreshments on offer. For more information contact the Show Secretary on 01347 810148 or email hubyandsuttonshow@googlemail.com

25 July

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Ryedale Show 2010

The 144th Agricultural Show, the Show offers great value for money, with a full and varied day of entertainment with some wonderful retail therapy aswell. Eight rings running throughout the day with lots of various events. For further information visit: www.ryedaleshow.org.uk

27 July

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Borrowby Show (Near Thirsk)

Borrowby's first show was held in 1949. It is a regular feature on the last Wednesday in July each year. Field classes cover most animals. Tent classes and exhibits range from cattle, sheep and farm produce through garden produce, flowers, cookery, wine, arts & crafts and children's competitions. Show jumping, gymkhana and a fancy dress parade too. Trade stands and many other attractions add further interest, and a dance is held in the evening in the marquee. Licensed bar, refreshments, ice cream. For further information visit: www.borrowbyshow.org.uk

28 July

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Thirsk Races

Country Racing at its best. Experience the beauty and excitement of a day at Thirsk Races. First race starts 2.25pm. For further information visit www.thirskracecourse.net

30 July

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Thirsk Races

Country Racing at its best. Experience the beauty and excitement of a day at Thirsk Races. First race starts 2.20pm. For further information visit www.thirskracecourse.net

31 July

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Mr Swing's Dance Orchestra (RHS Harlow Carr Gardens)

An open air summer swing concert, bring a picnic and a rug or low backed chair to sit on and enjoy the fantastic sounds of Mr Swing!! The gates open at 7pm for picnics. The tearoom will be open for snacks and refreshments. Time 7.30pm - Ticket only. For more information visit: www.thorpperrow.com

31 July