Events for June

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Swaledale Festival

An annual celebration of music and the arts. Start your summer at the Swaledale Festival. Inspiring music, exhilarating performances, delightful venues, exciting art, great outdoors, enjoyment and warm hospitality. For further information visit: www.swaledale-festival.org.uk

29 May to 13 June

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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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Children's Storytelling Tours (Thorp Perrow Arboretum)

Come and join a special guided walk - just for children! Enjoy a very entertaining afternoon with our storyteller at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. For more information visit: www.thorpperrow.com

01 June to 03 June

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Ripon Races (Evening)

Yorkshire's Garden Racecourse. Directors Cup. Standard Raceday. First race starts 6.40pm. For further information visit: www.ripon-races.co.uk

02 June

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Newby Hall Craft & Food Fair

Discover a wonderful selection of crafts and regional food at this traditional fair set in the beautiful grounds of the Newby Hall estate. For more information visit: www.newbyhall.com

04 June to 06 June

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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

06 June

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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

06 June

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Grand Summer Sale (Ripley Castle)

Come and explore the Grand Summer Sale. For more information visit: www.ripleycastle.co.uk

10 June to 13 June

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Grassington Festival of Music & Arts 2010

A variety of exciting and fun events and performances for all the family to enjoy. For the Festival in the Field programme and further information visit: www.grassington-festival.org.uk

11 June to 26 June

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Yorkshire Vintage Association Annual Rally (Newby Hall & Gardens)

Come along to the Yorkshire Vintage Association Rally and see an array of tractors and other machinery demonstrating the farming practices of days goneby. For more information visit: www.newbyhall.com

12 June to 13 June

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60s Weekend (North Yorkshire Moors Railway)

Come along and celebrate the swinging 60s in Heartbeat country, with a groovy mix of period locomotives, vehicle displays and live music along the railway. For more information visit: www.nymr.co.uk

12 June to 13 June

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Tower Hamlets Trayned Bandes (Skipton Castle)

Come and see this military unit setting up an encampment during the English Civil War. Time 10am - 6pm (Sunday 12 noon - 6pm). For more information visit www.skiptoncastle.co.uk

12 June to 13 June

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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

13 June

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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

15 June

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Ripon Races (Evening)

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

16 June

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Ripon Races

Yorkshire's Garden Racecourse. Ladies Day Handicap. Standard Raceday. First race starts 2.10pm. For further information visit: www.ripon-races.co.uk

17 June

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Pride and Prejudice (Thorp Perrow Arboretum)

Step back in time with Chapterhouse Theatre Company for an outdoor evening of entertainment, as Jane and Elizabeth both go in search for love. 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

19 June

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Bonsai Display (RHS Harlow Carr Gardens)

A fantastic display of beautiful creations from the Bonsai Group. Time 12pm - 4.30pm. For more information visit www.rhs.org.uk/Gardens/Harlow-Carr

20 June

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Specialist Plant Fair (Skipton Castle)

An opportunity to purchase rare, unusual and high quality plants to enhance your garden. There is a vast selection of herbaceous perennials, foliage plants, delphiniums, herbs and shrubs. The Fair is open from 10am-4pm. Admission £2.00. For further details contact Judy on 0773 085 9441 or visit www.flowerpowerfairs.co.uk.

20 June

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North Yorkshire County Show

The North Yorkshire County Show will be held at Otterington Hall (between Northallerton and Thirsk). Many exciting displays and demonstrations including a range of main ring attractions, bungee trampolines, traction engines, classic cars and motocycles, cattle, poultry, sheep, rabbits and ferrets. Plus childrens' inflatables, country pursuits, horticulture and produce, driving classes, arts and crafts and much more. For further information visit: www.northyorkshireshow.co.uk

20 June

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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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The Tempest (Skipton Castle)

Come and enjoy a this outdoor promenade comedy by William Shakespeare. A professional presentation by Dean Taylor Associates. Do come early and either buy or bring a picnic, then sit back, relax and enjoy the most hilarious of Shakepeare's plays in this wonderful outdoor setting. For more information visit: www.skiptoncastle.co.uk

25 June to 27 June

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Dentdale Music and Beer Festival 2010

Throughout this weekend will you hear music ringing out all over Dentdale, sometimes on the cobbled streets, sometimes on the campsites at night, it’s a wonderful sound in a wonderful place. Camping available and accommodation throughout Dentdale. FREE event. For more information visit: www.dentmusicandbeer.com

25 June to 27 June

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Easingwold Lions Summer Fayre & Brass Band Concert

Come and join us for this excellent annual event. The Easingwold Lions Club Summer Fayre & Brass Band Concert is to be held in Easingwold Market Place, commencing at 1pm and running through until late evening. Lots of stalls including food, plants, books, crafts etc. Children's activities, and of course the hugely popular Easingwold Fun Runs. Something for everyone. The Brass Band Contest will commence from 6pm until approximately 10pm.

26 June

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Flower Power Plant Fair (Ripley Castle)

Come along and have a look at the vast selection of plants on offer, many of the plants on sale are not seen in other outlets. If you are looking for a bargain, with free gardening advice and a friendly welcome then this fair is for you. Open from 10am - 4pm. For further details contact Judy on 0773 085 9441 or visit www.flowerpowerfairs.co.uk.

27 June

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Thirsk Races (Evening)

Country Racing at its best. Experience the beauty and excitement of a day at Thirsk Races. First race starts 6.30pm. For further information visit www.thirskracecourse.net

29 June