What's On / Local Events in Richmond, North Yorkshire

An exhibition of work produced by members of this long-established art club

Much of the work in this exhibition reflects the town's proximity to the sea, to the stunning coastal scenery of North East England and often to the area's rich industrial past and present. Members' interests and their travels, however, range much more widely and this is illustrated in the variety of subject matter, media and techniques.

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An exhibition of gouache paintings by local, North East artist

Sarah Oatley has been an artist since 1994 after studying at the Northern School of Art.

Sarah has a passion for painting seascapes and landscapes of County Durham, North Yorkshire and Northumberland as a disabled person, getting out to paint PlainAir is has been difficult in the past few years, so instead choosing to painting intimate, ordinary or painting the 'mundane', capturing the essence of the subject and the changing light from different times of day.

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An exhibition of mixed media paintings inspired by my journey: from the darkness into the light

This exhibition will be thought-provoking and will highlight the importance of art and Amanda will share her individual experiences through her artwork.

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Damiano Michieletto's sizzling new production evokes all the passion and heat of Bizet's score, which features Carmen's sultry Habanera and the rousing Toreador song. Antonello Manacorda conducts an exciting international cast, with Aigul Akhmetshina performing the title role.

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Professor Julie-Marie Strange (Durham University) speaks on "Incorrigible rogues with muddy paws: how pet animals changed the Victorian home." Members free, Visitors £6

Dru Yoga is a gentle, effective and enjoyable way to improve or maintain your physical flexibility and mental wellbeing. Beginners welcome.

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Come and join us for a taster session! Every Wednesday at 14:00 through May and June

Macbeth is coming. A couple corrupted by their relentless lust for power have blood on their hands. Witness the gripping tale of greed, murder, deception and superstition. Once you cross the line, you can never turn back. Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma star in William Shakespeare's Macbeth, directed by Simon Godwin with set and costume design by Frankie Bradshaw. This brand-new production of one of Shakespeare's most iconic plays will be staged like never before in custom built theatre spaces unique to this production in across the globe and recorded for the cinema screen.

In this workshops you will have the chance to learn some basic knots in order to create your very own, unique Dreamcatcher, to give as a gift or keep.

All the beautiful soft colourful cords are made from recycled fabrics & textiles, broken down and remade into the gorgeous organic muted earthy colours you will see at the class. Ness is very keen to create an intimate in-person workshop so that you feel you are getting the best guided experience and that you come away from your class feeling exhilarated and immensely proud of what you have made.

For all abilities and no previous experience needed.

£35 per person - all materials included.

Come and join us for a relaxing fun evening at our venue on the Aske country estate. Make some delicious spring chocolates and whilst learning this new skill, enjoy a few cheeky cocktails. Hosted by Becca Poole and Elizabeth Graves of Mocha. A limited number of places are available.
Book in Advance – Tickets £49 includes 3 cocktails and you take home the chocolates that you make. Mocktails available at the reduced ticket price of £39.
Please let us know of any dietary requirements in the Notes to Mocha section when booking your ticket.

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Richmond MayFest is a festival of traditional & historical music, dance and family fun. Richmond Castle hosts a May Fair with music, dancing, storytelling, living history and children's activities . On Saturday the Town Hall has a Musical Coffee Morning, with a Mini Folk Fest on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, plus performances from dance schools on Sunday morning. The Market Place is full of entertainments all weekend - plus the MayFest Parade on Monday. Ticketed events include Bisarr in concert at St Agatha's, Easby, and the Richmondshire Choral Society at St Mary's, a Retro Night of dancing on Friday and a Ceilidh on Sunday.
Free entry for DL9, DL10 and DL11 residents to the Castle and Museum all weekend, as well as discounts on all ticketed events.

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Dance the night away to the sounds of the 50s and 60s with The AB Band! Get your winklepickers on and sort out your beehive - there'll be prizes for the best-dressed dancers!
Tickets £10 / £5 local residents (DL9, DL10, DL11)

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Be transported to an elegant jazz lounge as you join us for an evening of jazz and cocktails at The Station Cafe Bar.

The Good Vibes musicians will perform smooth jazz music as you enjoy a delicious two-course meal.

£25.00 per person - drinks not included.

Call 01748 825967 or email reservations@thestation.co.uk to book.

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In association with Richmond Mayfest 2024. Two contrasting choral works. Giuseppi Verdi's Four Sacred Pieces which moves through passages of differing musical colour from plainsong to operatic. Then onto John Rutter's joyful and irresistably rhythmic cycle of spirituals including guest soloist Emma Wardell. Tickets £3-£15 from Richmond Mayfest, Castle Hill Books and Neeps and Tatties.

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Richmond MayFest presents Bisarr in concert, supported by Emaline Delapaix.
Bisarr are Nicholas Konradsen and James Noble, two outstanding young musicians with a strong world music vibe, playing on an amazing variety of instruments. Their first album was hailed by The Guardian for its 'nervous, thrilling energy'. Bisarr are supported by Emaline Delapaix, originally from Australia and now living on the edge of the Dales. Emaline writes ethereal, folky songs with influences from Kate Bush, Tori Amos, Joni Mitchell and many Celtic/Scandinavian artists. Her current project includes writing songs about her ancestors and traditions.
Tickets £16 / local residents £8 (DL9, DL10, DL11)
Generously sponsored by The Rotary Club of Richmond

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Relax at the Town Hall on the Saturday and Sunday afternoons of MayFest, with cracking folk music from local musicians - plus Appalachian clog dancing and Scottish country dancing on Sunday. And a bar!
Free entry - donations welcome!

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An enlightening, creative day designed for those who would love to learn more about hand embroidery – even if you have never threaded a needle before. You'll learn a range of stitches and how they can be altered, placed together and apart and worked using a variety of threads to create different effects. After an inspiring morning learning stitches, you'll be guided to create your own personal piece of artwork to display your new found skills. As well as learning basic embroidery skills we'll explore how to prepare your work for display and other uses and how to transfer designs for embroidery.

£65 per person - all materials included

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A guided walk around the reserve to experience the dawn chorus and celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day. Walk starts from the Field Centre at 5:30am.

Booking essential; visit foxglovecovert.org.uk/events/dawn-chorus to book your place.

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On Sunday Afternoons in May discover local musicians performing live in the grounds of Kiplin Hall. Tap your feet and hum along to a range of genres, from folk tunes to a full silver band.
Long before CDs and Spotify, music could only be heard live. The families of Kiplin went to many concerts, operas, and performances, listening to all the top artists of their day. This May, Kiplin comes alive with music once again. Learn more about Kiplin's tuneful past in The Beat Goes On, our 2024 exhibition.
Situated in the Parkland, bring chairs and picnic blankets to relax and enjoy the music.
Sunday 5th May – Nick Brooker
Sunday 12th May – Northallerton Silver Band
Sunday 19th May – Edwina Hayes
Sunday 26th May – Northallerton Male Voice Choir

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This year's MayFest Ceilidh is with the No Lazy Dancing Dance Band, and it's going to be a real Yorkshire treat.
The band was formed after meeting the melodeon player and historian, Bob Ellis at a Dales dance in Kettlewell. Bob had spent nearly a decade researching musicians, callers, tunes, and dances throughout the Yorkshire Dales. From this research he published a book There Was None of this Lazy Dancing! as well as establishing an archive at the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes. The No Lazy Dancing Dance Band repertoire consists of tunes from Bob's book and from other manuscript sources from Yorkshire and the North.
Tickets £10 / £5 local residents (DL9, DL10, DL11)

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The North Riding Sinfonia ‘74 is holding a reunion over the weekend of Richmond Mayfest 2024. This 56 strong orchestra will be showcasing their weekends work with a stunning programme of music!

The ONLY Victoria Cross awarded on D Day: 6 June 1944 was earned by a Green Howards soldier, Company Sergeant Major, Stan Hollis.

Almost 2000 men from the regiment experienced setting foot on French soil for the first time since the defeat at Dunkirk four years previously. The tide had turned.

It was more than one day. It was more than one man.

Our D Day exhibition introduces you to the soldiers who came from the sea, and those who fell from the sky. The men who didn't even make it as far as the beach, the ones who got captured, those still fighting on more than a year later, and those who can tell us directly what it was like.

You will see Stan Hollis' VC on display in our Medal Room as part of the exhibition.

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Dru Yoga is a gentle, effective and enjoyable way to improve or maintain your physical flexibility and mental wellbeing. Beginners welcome.

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Enjoy a two-course lunch followed by our speaker David Sibbald on "Records Banned by the BBC". Booking essential: phone our Luncheon Secretary on 07936 547360, deadline midday on Monday 6th.

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Starting from the museum, you will take a walk round Richmond with your knowledgeable guide, enjoying the scenery but also spotting the clues to its military past.

If you're new to Richmond, a wander with us is a must. And even if you've been many times before, you're sure to learn something new about our fascinating town.

The Wander is suitable for all ages. You can't go very far in Richmond without encountering a hill, so if you are thinking of booking this event, please ensure you are able to walk comfortably on and off for just over an hour.

We limit the group size to make sure wanderers get the most out of the experience, so please do pre-book to avoid disappointment.

£3 per person.

Pop in, or phone 01748 826561 to reserve your place.

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Please come and support Richmondshire Museum. Entry £1.50 for coffee and biscuits. Raffle tickets and tombola £1.

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Snippets of Time is an exhibition of women determined to find moments for creativity and expression through colour

Snippets of Time is a collaboration between 3 artists; Isobel Rooke, Christine Hughes and Hannah Turlington, whose identities as artists coexist with that of being a mother.

The exhibition explores the push and pull between motherhood and being an artist. Each artist has their own distinctive style and essence to their work but they are united by their determination to be the artist they were born to be.

Exploration and experimentation play a significant part of their processes, which have led to this body of work which you see exhibited.

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A talented collective of six professional artists whose work is reflective of their individual personality and styles. Our work is expressed through a range of mediums - acrylics, watercolours, pastels, pencils and ink making to screen printing and textiles. We are inspired by flora and fauna, wildlife, ancient folklore and humorous situations.

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An exhibition of watercolour paintings inspired by the varied land- and seascapes of North Yorkshire

Through the act of looking at - or in the process of making - art, we can find a place of stillness – a calm reflection for our busy minds. I invite you to take a moment to join me n a journey inspired by the energy and serenity of the natural world.

Ione Harrison is a landscape painter and teacher whose atmospheric images are inspired by North Yorkshire landscapes. By turns dramatic or serene, her art captures the ever-changing light and mood of moor, hill, woodland and coastline. She incorporates rich colours with strong textures to create atmospheric landscape interpretations.

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Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he's been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.

The Art Crowd will display their work at the Station, Platform Gallery, from 10 to 21 May.
They are a group of 6 very different professional artists who show together and individually, and also run regular art courses and workshops from their base in Northallerton.
There will be a wide variety of mediums and subjects so expect something a little different.

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Coffee morning in aid of Richmond Bowls Club with a cake stall, tombola , raffle and guess the weight of the cake . Come along, meet the members, see the bowls and learn all about this fun sport.

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Big Banana Feet is a rare 1975 comedy documentary film following Billy Connolly on his 1975 tour of Ireland. The film was directed by Murray Grigor and David Peat, and was made in two days. In 2012, the film was restored from a single remaining copy in an American film archive. Big Banana Feet is a rarity. A raw, edgy fly-on-the-wall documentary which follows the comedian, on the cusp of fame, around a volatile landscape. The film was made in 1975 at the height of the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

In 2009, Christian Garrick established the refreshingly unconventional and snappily attired Budapest Cafe Orchestra.

Their aim is to present a broad range of music from all over the world in the most entertaining and fun way possible!

They take their music very seriously but not so much themselves. All the music is performed by memory and delivered with their trademark wit and charm.

With Christian Garrick on violin and darbuka; Eddie Hesson on accordion; Kelly Cantlon on double bass; and Adrian Zolotuhn on guitar, saz, balalaika and dorma, the Budapest Cafe Orchestra are frequent guests on BBC Radio 3's In Tune and Martin's Handley's weekend Breakfast programmes.

Absolutely acoustically electrifying! Time Out

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The Cups and Spheres 2 hour workshop provides an introduction to chocolate. Learn how to make ganache with various flavours and make chocolate cups using tempered chocolate. Pipe your fillings into cups and spheres and learn how to enrobe. Take home all that you make! The course includes refreshment and is from 13:00 - 15:00.
Chocolate making courses make a fantastic unique gift and can be combined with lunch at our cafe. We can recommend accommodation close by if required for out of town visitors.

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Nye a new play by Tim Price directed by Rufus Norris Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain's welfare state and created the NHS. Confronted with death, Aneurin "Nye" Bevan's deepest memories lead him on a mind-bending journey back through his life; from childhood to mining underground, Parliament and fights with Churchill. Written by Tim Price and directed by Rufus Norris (Small Island), this epic new Welsh fantasia will also include an interval.

On Sunday Afternoons in May discover local musicians performing live in the grounds of Kiplin Hall. Tap your feet and hum along to a range of genres, from folk tunes to a full silver band.
Long before CDs and Spotify, music could only be heard live. The families of Kiplin went to many concerts, operas, and performances, listening to all the top artists of their day. This May, Kiplin comes alive with music once again. Learn more about Kiplin's tuneful past in The Beat Goes On, our 2024 exhibition.
Situated in the Parkland, bring chairs and picnic blankets to relax and enjoy the music.
Sunday 5th May – Nick Brooker
Sunday 12th May – Northallerton Silver Band
Sunday 19th May – Edwina Hayes
Sunday 26th May – Northallerton Male Voice Choir

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An established, well attended Artisan Fair. Held in the 18th century Richmond Town Hall. Situated in the centre of town surrounding by beautiful marketplace full of independent museums, shops, cafes and the Yorkshire Dales on the doorstep.
Bus stop in the main square and free parking in the market place with long /short stay car parks five mins walk from town.
You are sure of a warm welcome as all exhibitors bring their own unique, creative style, and will be very happy to chat with you. As you browse the many different stalls, you can be sure to find that perfect gift.
Free Entry, Dogs Welcome, Lift Access

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A talk from Eileen Fairfax on the Struggle and Suffrage in Halifax. Please contact Alyson Kuby on swale.wi.2024@gmail.com for details. Visitors welcome.

An evening of wine tasting with wines from Uruguay with Bob Smedley of Pampas Wines. Visitors welcome. £18.

Laurence Sach is the visitor co-ordinator for Rokeby Park. Meetings start at 7pm and visitors are welcome. For further information contact Pam Myers 01748 824761

William Hanson and Jordan North are unlikely best friends. William's a posh etiquette expert, and Jordan's an expert in all things common. In this hit comedy podcast, their worlds collide as they help you navigate the challenges of modern life, answering your 21st century questions and finding solutions to everyday dilemmas.

Dru Yoga is a gentle, effective and enjoyable way to improve or maintain your physical flexibility and mental wellbeing. Beginners welcome.

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Starting from the museum, you will take a walk round Richmond with your knowledgeable guide, enjoying the scenery but also spotting the clues to its military past.

If you're new to Richmond, a wander with us is a must. And even if you've been many times before, you're sure to learn something new about our fascinating town.

The Wander is suitable for all ages. You can't go very far in Richmond without encountering a hill, so if you are thinking of booking this event, please ensure you are able to walk comfortably on and off for just over an hour.

We limit the group size to make sure wanderers get the most out of the experience, so please do pre-book to avoid disappointment.

£3 per person.

Pop in, or phone 01748 826561 to reserve your place.

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In the aftermath of a global pandemic, comedian and scientist Ria Lina has had a Riawakening and sees the world differently.

She tackles the issues of coming out of a global pandemic, the new normal, divorce, dating in a new digital world, motherhood and what it really means to be a woman today.

Fearless, provocative, and very funny, Ria Lina is the only Filipina comedian in British stand-up and a hugely admired talent in the comedy industry.

Her extensive list of credits includes: Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You?, Mock the Week, Lovestruck High, Richard Hammond's Brain Reaction, Richard Osman's House of Games, The Last Leg and Celebrity Mastermind.

I guarantee you will laugh a lot - THE SCOTSMAN

Age guidance: 16+

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Mike Wood describes the origins and development of his unique collection of images of Richmond and Swaledale, and uses them to present some fascinating aspects of our local history. Admission by donation on the night includes a glass of wine or juice.

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RANT is comprised of four of Scotland's finest fiddle players.
Bethany Reid, Lauren MacColl, Anna Massie and Gillian Frame join forces to create a sound which is both rich and lush yet retaining all the bite and spark synonymous with a Scottish fiddle player. Using just their fiddles, they weave a tapestry of melodies, textures, layers and sounds. Known for their work as soloists and with various bands, this is a celebration of the instrument they all have a passion for.

Their live performances reflect their years of honing their sound together and their love for their home areas of Shetland and the Highlands through their writing, repertoire and stories.
Tickets £18 (£20 door) under 16s half price.

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Brahms Double Concerto, soloists Miranda & Caroline Dale Mendessohn Scottish Symphony Mozart Overture marriage of Figaro Tickets from clevelandchamberorchestra.co.uk

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Drop in for coffee, cake and chat on Saturday 20th May. No charge. Everyone welcome.

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Join us for a captivating journey into the world of Freeform Crochet, where your imagination knows no bounds! This workshop is designed for crocheters with experience of basic stitches. This workshop is your ticket to unlocking the artist within.

On Sunday Afternoons in May discover local musicians performing live in the grounds of Kiplin Hall. Tap your feet and hum along to a range of genres, from folk tunes to a full silver band.
Long before CDs and Spotify, music could only be heard live. The families of Kiplin went to many concerts, operas, and performances, listening to all the top artists of their day. This May, Kiplin comes alive with music once again. Learn more about Kiplin's tuneful past in The Beat Goes On, our 2024 exhibition.
Situated in the Parkland, bring chairs and picnic blankets to relax and enjoy the music.
Sunday 5th May – Nick Brooker
Sunday 12th May – Northallerton Silver Band
Sunday 19th May – Edwina Hayes
Sunday 26th May – Northallerton Male Voice Choir

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42nd Street, the legendary Broadway musical theatre classic, is a ‘glorious' (Express) and ‘utterly moreish extravaganza of glitz' (Times). Telling the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes who gets her big break on Broadway, this is the largest ever staging of the Tony Award-winning musical and it was filmed live at the magnificent Theatre Royal in the heart of London's West End. Starring national treasure Bonnie Langford as Dorothy Brock and featuring iconic songs 42nd Street, We're In The Money and Lullaby Of Broadway, this is pure musical magic on the big screen.

For full details visit Richmond Town Council website.

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Join us for a cuppa, cake, a quiz, information and support.
We are a positive and friendly group for anyone with any neurological condition who meet every Third Tuesday each month from 1.30 - 3.30 at The Richmond Cricket Club.
We'd be pleased to welcome new members.

Contact Sylvia on 01748 826838

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A futuristic take on an old classic!

Originally set in the last third of the 19th Century, Richmond Operatic are delighted to warp the classic G & S Operetta, HMS Pinafore forward some 500 years, setting it aboard an intergalactic Starship!

It tells a comedic tale of love, honour and duty. Josephine, the committed daughter of the Starship's Commander, Captain Corcoran, falls for lowly Specialist 2nd Class, Ralph (Raif) Rackstraw. However, her emotional turmoil is fuelled by her true love for Ralph, set against obeying her father, whose greatest desire seems to be his arrangement of a marriage to the venerable High Counsel of the fleet, Joseph Porter.

Love, honour, duty and a spaceship, what more could you want from a musical?!

HMS (or USS) Pinafore takes this Gilbert and Sullivan classic far forward in time and Space, whilst maintaining the customary traits of mistaken identity, class warfare, quirky characters and lyrical tongue twisters aplenty in this intergalactic caper.

Aboard the United Space Ship (USS) Pinafore, we find two star-crossed lovers, whose affection is blighted by age-old prejudices surrounding class divide. Ralph is a lowly specialist aboard the ship and Josephine is none other than his Captain's daughter, but she is promised in marriage to the politically appointed head of the Federation star fleet, the flamboyant High Counsel Joseph Porter.

As the lovers lament their predicament and plan their escape, a surprise disclosure from an unlikely quarter show that not all is as it seems.

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King Leontes of Sicilia is crippled with an all-consuming jealousy when his friend, King Polixenes of Bohemia, stays with him and his wife Hermione. What follows is a tale where a marriage is destroyed, a child is abandoned and all hope is seemingly lost for two lovers.
Celebrating its tenth anniversary, The Winter's Tale is an award-winning modern ballet classic, packed with emotional turmoil heightened by Joby Talbot's compelling score and Bob Crowley's atmospheric designs.

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Why not join The Station Singers for a fun morning that is bound to boost your sense of well-being?

On Wednesday 22nd May in Screen 2 from 09.30am - 1pm, we invite you to join us to sing songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein from The Sound of Music, to South Pacific and more. The morning is open to all voices and for anyone who likes to sing. We are keen to welcome you to our community choir.

There will be a break for refreshments which can be purchased from The Station Cafe Bar, and other food businesses at The Station.

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Led by Carol Gedye, The Station Singers invite you to a morning of singing a selection of Rodger's and Hammerstein songs. Arrive at 09:15 . Ticket £10. We look forward to welcoming you into our friendly choir. This session is open to all voices and to anyone who likes to sing. We are looking forward to a great morning of song. Why not join us ?

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Dru Yoga is a gentle, effective and enjoyable way to improve or maintain your physical flexibility and mental wellbeing. Beginners welcome.

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Starting from the museum, you will take a walk round Richmond with your knowledgeable guide, enjoying the scenery but also spotting the clues to its military past.

If you're new to Richmond, a wander with us is a must. And even if you've been many times before, you're sure to learn something new about our fascinating town.

The Wander is suitable for all ages. You can't go very far in Richmond without encountering a hill, so if you are thinking of booking this event, please ensure you are able to walk comfortably on and off for just over an hour.

We limit the group size to make sure wanderers get the most out of the experience, so please do pre-book to avoid disappointment.

£3 per person.

Pop in, or phone 01748 826561 to reserve your place.

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A selection of artwork by year 10 students at The Wensleydale School exploring the colours, patterns and textures that can be found in nature - a close look at the beauty of the natural world and an opportunity to appreciate what surrounds us.

A unique exhibition of botanical artwork, using wet felting techniques, silks and other natural fibres and embroidery techniques with a contemporary twist

Lynne's artwork uses techniques from traditional felting to create a contemporary style, incorporating and influenced by the nature around her. The different fabrics and wools intrigue and inspire her to explore what can be created, manipulating different shapes and forms. Wool as a material helps with the freedom to experiment, without it becoming permanent or unfixable.

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The Dam Busters is a classic British war film that tells the true story of Operation Chastise, the daring RAF mission to destroy several German dams using innovative bouncing bombs. Follow the courageous squadron of Lancaster bombers as they embark on a perilous mission deep into enemy territory. With heart-pounding action, breathtaking aerial sequences, and a gripping narrative, this iconic film celebrates the bravery and ingenuity of the men who risked everything for victory. But that's not all! In addition to experiencing this cinematic masterpiece, you will be greeted with a bottle of Lancaster Bomber beer and the famous Dam Busters cheese. We're creating a Bouncing Bomb chocolate especially for this event too and you can sample one during the evening

Hurry! Tickets are limited.

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Your chance to come along and try your hand at outdoor bowling on our prizewinning green. Bowls and shoes available along with instructions. Learn how to keep fit and make friends over a cup of tea.

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Set off on safari around The Station! Wild animals aplenty are roaming around The Station and we could do with some help rounding them up before they cause too much trouble. Don't worry, they're friendly, just a bit mischievous! Can you spot them all? Follow the clues to complete the safari spotter guide and return it to the shop for a small reward.

Trail sheets are £1 per child and are available from The Station Shop every day throughout half term, from 10am - 4pm.

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Come into our Chocolate Den and learn the art of making chocolate! Our new chocolate making facility is deep in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside on the Aske country estate – the perfect venue to relax and enjoy learning a new skill. Our chocolatiers will take you through a brief history of chocolate then it's straight onto the world of moulded chocolate making. We offer a number of different 2 hour courses, for fun and for the home chocolate maker.
Chocolate making courses make a fantastic unique gift and can be combined with lunch at our cafe. Tickets from £50.

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On Sunday Afternoons in May discover local musicians performing live in the grounds of Kiplin Hall. Tap your feet and hum along to a range of genres, from folk tunes to a full silver band.
Long before CDs and Spotify, music could only be heard live. The families of Kiplin went to many concerts, operas, and performances, listening to all the top artists of their day. This May, Kiplin comes alive with music once again. Learn more about Kiplin's tuneful past in The Beat Goes On, our 2024 exhibition.
Situated in the Parkland, bring chairs and picnic blankets to relax and enjoy the music.
Sunday 5th May – Nick Brooker
Sunday 12th May – Northallerton Silver Band
Sunday 19th May – Edwina Hayes
Sunday 26th May – Northallerton Male Voice Choir

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A fine string quartet plays Mozart's String Quartet in B flat major KV589, Mendelssohn's String Quartet In E minor Op.44 No.2, Puccini's Crisantemi, and a new piece entitled Euphonia, by the group's talented viola player Rachel Stott. Composed during the Spring 2020 lockdown, Euphonia tells the tale of four musicians escaping in a hot air balloon, inspired by a story from Berlioz's Evenings in the Orchestra. A delightful programme played by an outstanding quartet.

Adults £25; Under 25s £3

With thanks to our sponsor Millgate House, Richmond

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Starting from the museum, you will take a walk round Richmond with your knowledgeable guide, enjoying the scenery but also spotting the clues to its military past.

If you're new to Richmond, a wander with us is a must. And even if you've been many times before, you're sure to learn something new about our fascinating town.

The Wander is suitable for all ages. You can't go very far in Richmond without encountering a hill, so if you are thinking of booking this event, please ensure you are able to walk comfortably on and off for just over an hour.

We limit the group size to make sure wanderers get the most out of the experience, so please do pre-book to avoid disappointment.

£3 per person.

Pop in, or phone 01748 826561 to reserve your place.

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Led by expert Jim Parums in the beautiful landscape of Round Howe and Hudswell Woods, a 4-hour session focussing on the delicious wild food found all around us. Expect identification work, nibbles, tasters and a chance to reconnect with nature. With thanks to the National Trust and Forage Box Ltd.

Adults £38; Under 25s £3

Generously supported by Gavin and Kay Young

Places are very limited so please book in advance. If a walk is sold out, you can call our office to add your name to the waiting list. Please let us know as early as possible if you are not going to use your walk ticket; we can't offer refunds but someone else may be able to take your place.

You'll need sturdy boots, waterproofs and a hat. For the longer walks bring lunch and water. Coins for ticket machines may be

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Message In A Bottle, the acclaimed dance theatre production by Sadler's Wells Associate Artist Kate Prince, set to the music of Grammy Award-winning artist Sting, has been filmed for cinema release in partnership with Sadler's Wells and Universal Music UK. The international refugee crisis is at the centre of this production – an imagined story about one displaced family, and a universal story of loss, fear, survival, hope and love. Songs including 'Every Breath You Take', 'Roxanne', 'Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic' and 'Fields of Gold' feature in new arrangements.

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In June 1943 the 10th Battalion of the Green Howards became the 12th (Yorkshire) Parachute Regiment.

A year later, they dropped into Normandy on D-Day and were given the job of taking and holding the village of Ranville, in support of the famous attack on Pegasus Bridge.

They also went on to fight during the last desperate German offensive in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944.

This Museum Talk explores both of these relatively unheralded actions, and confirms the adaptability, tenacity and fighting ability of the Yorkshiremen who came from the sky and who fought from Normandy to the Baltic.

Tickets: £5.

Booking essential. Call 01748 826561.

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Snake Davis and Gareth Moulton team up for an evening of gorgeous mellow music infused with pop, rock, jazz and soul.

Snake Davis is one of the most in-demand rock jazz and soul sax players in the world, widely known for his solos on tracks such as Lisa Stansfield's Change, M-People's Search For A Hero and Moving On Up and Take That's A Million Love Songs. He has played and recorded with artists including James Brown, Tina Turner, Klingand, Paul McCartney, The Eurythmics and Amy Winehouse.

Singer-songwriter-guitarist Gareth Moulton is Snake's long-time friend and collaborator in the Classic Sax Solos project and Heather Small Band. His illustrious CV includes recordings and tours with Go West, Nik Kershaw, Jim Diamond, Paul Young, Chaka Khan and more.

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