Events for April

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Easter Bunny Trail (Thorp Perrow Arboretum)

There will be mad rabbits, easter eggs and a bit of a puzzle to solve!! For more information visit: www.thorpperrow.com

27 March to 18 April

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Dales Countryside Museum Exhibition

'Brigantia' - crafts people exhibiting to show a wide range of high quality arts and crafts, all made in Yorkshire. 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.

01 April to 20 April

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Easter Egg Hunt (RHS Harlow Carr Gardens)

Come along and hunt around the garden to find the large eggs the Easter Bunny has left behind. Find as many as you can to claim a yummy chocolate treat! Time 10am - 4pm. For more information visit: www.rhs.org.uk/Gardens/Harlow-Carr.

02 April to 05 April

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Studfold Easter Egg Hunt

Come along and find the nests and eggs, solve clues. Win an Easter egg. For further information visit: www.studfoldtrails.co.uk

03 April to 05 April

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Easter Activities in the grounds of Ripley Castle

Fun events for all the family. For further information visit: www.ripleycastle.co.uk

03 April to 05 April

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Great Wizzick Easter Egg Hunt

Visit Thornton Hall Farm Country Park near Skipton for a great Easter Sunday experience. Friendly farm animals, huge play barn and cosy tea room on a working farm. Fun and chocolate in equal measure. For further information visit: www.thorntonhallcountrypark.co.uk

 

04 April

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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 April

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'Millie the Rabbit' Easter Eggstravaganza (Thorp Perrow Arboretum)

Come and meet 'Millie' our real rabbit for lots of fun and games. Time 11am - 4pm. For more information visit: www.thorpperrow.com

04 April

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Easter Fun Weekend (Newby Hall & Gardens)

A fantasy woodland adventure with costumed story book characters helping you on your way to discover the Newby treasure! For more information visit: www.newbyhall.com

04 April to 05 April

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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 April

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Children's Treasure Hunt (Sutton Park)

Come and enjoy the Children's Treasure Hunt round the woods and see the beautiful spring flowers. Fun for all the family. Adults £3.50 and chidren £1.50. For further information contact Sutton Park on 01347 810249 or visit the website: www.statelyhome.co.uk

04 April

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Eco Warriers (RHS Harlow Carr Gardens)

Come warmly dressed and prepared to get very muddy! Time 10am - 4pm. For more information visit www.rhs.org.uk/Gardens/Harlow-Carr

06 April to 18 April

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Antique & Collectors Fair

Friendly fairs with a great variety and prices to suit all pockets. Public admission 9.30am to 3.45pm. Adult admission 5op. Home-made refreshments provided by Herriot Hospice Homecare. Held at Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QR. For further informatiion please call BR Events on 07779 342782, email: website@brevents.co.uk or visit: www.brevents.co.uk

11 April

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Spring at Thorp Perrow Arboretum

Join Sir John and Lady Ropner for a guided tour of their lovely home. Then enjoy a delicious buffet lunch with wine served in the Dining Room and finally have a special guided tour through the private gardens and into the Arboretum - which will look spectacular at this time of year. Time 12.30pm - Ticket only. For more information visit: www.thorpperrow.com

13 April

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Ripon Races

Yorkshire's Garden Racecourse. Cock o' the North Handicap. Standard Raceday. First race starts 2.00pm. For further information visit: www.ripon-races.co.uk

15 April

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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

16 April

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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

17 April

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Sutton Park Flower Power Plant Fair

Flower Power Fairs present their Specialist Plant Fair at Sutton Park. For further information contact Judy Popley at Flower Power Fairs, 0773 085 9441 or visit: www.flowerpowerfairs.co.uk

18 April

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Spring at Thorp Perrow Arboretum

Join Sir John and Lady Ropner for a guided tour of their lovely home. Then enjoy a delicious buffet lunch with wine served in the Dining Room and finally have a special guided tour through the private gardens and into the Arboretum - which will look spectacular at this time of year. Time 12.30pm - Ticket only. For more information visit: www.thorpperrow.com

20 April

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Follow the Fleece (Grassington Players)

Originally written for the Yorkshire folk choir Baccapella, Follow the Fleece tells the story of Dales sheep farming and how Bradford became world famous in the woollen industry.  From mediaeval times through the industrial revolution to present day, with historical characters from Shakespeare to Titus Salt, the tale is told through song and narrative. Featuring some familiar songs alongside original material, the flavour of Follow the Fleece is folk music - ‘of the people’ – from Greensleeves to Springsteen. Grassington Players have expanded and added drama to the piece calling upon the talents of the dales theatrical community with a cast of 30+ singers, actors and musicians. Held at Grassington Town Hall, starting at 7.30pm on each of the three nights. Tickets from Helen Midgley on 01756 752579

22 April to 24 April

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Heritage Masterworks Chorale Concert (Ripley Castle)

Enjoy an evening of fabulaous entertainment in the Long Gallery at Ripley Castle with a fresh and distinctive performance of fine choral music. For more information visit: www.heritagechorale.org.uk

22 April

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Harrogate 2010 Spring Flower Show

The Harrogate 2010 Spring Flower Show is held at the Great Yorkshire Showground and is is the first major independent horticultural show of the season. For more information visit: www.flowershow.org.uk

22 April to 25 April

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Free open day for Primary School Teachers and Group Leaders

Come and see what Studfold has to offer to group visits. Free admission, but  must be pre-booked. For more information visit: www.studfoldtrails.co.uk

23 April to 24 April

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Dales Countryside Museum Exhibition

Exhibition title: "Echoes of Gayle Mill". Paintings by artist Suzanne Barnes inspired by the forms, colours and textures of the machinery and the mill. 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.

23 April to 19 May

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Dentdale Walking Festival

Join us for an entertaining weekend of walking fun. With over 20 guided walks covering all terrains and abilities. Evening entertainment featuring good food, local beers and special guests, you can be sure it will be a weekend to remember. For more information visit: www.discoverdentdale.co.uk

23 April to 25 April

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Ripon Races

Yorkshire's Garden Racecourse. totesport.com Handicap. Feature Raceday. First race starts 2.20pm. For further information visit: www.ripon-races.co.uk

24 April

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North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Spring Steam Gala

A weekend of steam locomotion featuring a mix of our own engines with ‘guest’ engines. For more information visit: www.nymr.co.uk

30 April to 03 May