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Whether you want to visit a traditional

Dales agricultural show, become a young

nature detective, or challenge yourself to

learn a new skill, there is a fantastic

activity for you in 2020.

The events listed here are hosted by a

wide variety of organisations. Use the

contact details provided to find out more

on the one you are interested in - booking

is essential for some.

Dress appropriately for walks and outdoor

activities - the weather in the Dales can be

changeable. Bring drinks and snacks, wear

suitably stout footwear, and carry clothing

to suit all conditions.

Visit www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/events

for further details on these and many

more happenings across the Yorkshire

Dales throughout 2020.

WHAT’S ON IN THE YORKSHIRE DALES

Dogs Dogs are welcome at many events, but

please assume they are NOT permitted

and always contact the organiser

beforehand to avoid disappointment.

Where dogs are allowed they must be

fit enough to negotiate stiles and steep

ascents, be well-behaved, and be

kept under close control on a

short fixed (2m) lead at

all times. Assistance

dogs are always

welcome.

Disclaimer

The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority cannot be held responsible for any omissions, subsequent changes or revisions that may occur with events information supplied by external agencies.

You are STRONGLY ADVISED to contact the event provider to confirm the information given BEFORE setting out. All information included is believed to be correct at the time of going to print.

Events shown on this green background

are organised by the Yorkshire Dales

National Park Authority. We are holding

over 150 in 2020, all led by our

knowledgeable Dales Volunteers,

specialist staff or invited experts. Use this

handy key to help you make your choice.

Booking Some of our most popular events

must be pre-booked and pre-paid to

guarantee a place.

For others, places are allocated on the

day on a ‘first come, first served’ basis so

do arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Events are bookable through our online

shop at retail.yorkshiredales.org.uk or

National Park Centres (see pages 6-7).

Walk

with usWe have walks for everyone! Each is

graded so that you can choose one

that you will enjoy. All walk times

include stopping for information and

rests. Some of our walks are barrier-

free, but many have stiles or steps.

Level 1: gentle walks at a leisurely

pace on good surfaces. These walks

will take up to 2 hours. Please wear

strong shoes or trainers with good grips.

Level 2: slightly longer walks of up to

3 hours, sometimes over rough or

uneven footpaths. Please wear strong

shoes or trainers with good grips.

Level 3: more challenging walks

taking up to 3 hours and there may

be steep sections and some stiles.

Please wear walking shoes or boots.

Level 4: our hardest walks! Up to 8

miles long and taking up to 6 hours,

these are full day walks over rough

terrain, with steep slopes and stiles.

Reasonable fitness and walking boots

needed.

Be safeOur event leaders have discretion not

to accept participants who are not

suitably equipped or whom they

consider unable to participate safely.

Although all reasonable steps have

been taken to ensure safety,

participants join in at their own risk.

Give your

car a breakMany National Park events can be

reached by bus or train and our guided

walks have been scheduled to link in

with timetables wherever possible. For

public transport information visit

www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/travel or

www.dalesbus.org

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Before you go…

• Our guided walks cost £6 for adults and are

FREE to under 18s (unless otherwise stated).

• Wear sturdy footwear and waterproofs -

walk leaders can only accept participants

who are appropriately prepared for the

conditions.

• Bring warm clothes (including gloves and

hat) in poor weather and sun protection

in summer.

• Bring plenty to drink and a snack, or a

packed lunch on full days, and don’t forget

a hot drink on cold days.

• For your own safety and insurance purposes

we will ask you for your name and

emergency contact details when you register

for one of our outdoor events, as well as an

email address for your feedback - the

information will be treated as strictly

confidential.

• Some of our walks are barrier-free and may

be suitable for all terrain motor scooters,

wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Key Guided walk

(see grading

guide below)

Created for kids

Activity

Experience Day

Demonstration

Talk

Special Event

Cheese Festival

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March

Wednesday 11 March to Thursday 7 MayBetween Earth & Water10:30 to 17:00Fairfield Mill, Sedbergh LA10 5LWExhibition by EM Lafuente exploring the stillness and the motion in water and earth. 015396 [email protected]

Wednesday 11 March to Tuesday 5 MayUnlocked 10:30 to 17:00Farfield Mill, Sedbergh LA10 5LWExhibition by artist Andrew Burns Colwill, with hidden insights, commentary and humour. 015396 [email protected]

Saturday 14 MarchNeedle Felting - Hare10:15 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join Kate of `That’s Sew Ewe` to make a 3D creature. One-to-one expert tuition in small classes for beginners and experienced learners alike. Aimed at adults, but ages 12+ welcome. Booking essential - £65.07866 [email protected]

Monday 16 MarchIngleton Y3P 12hr Challenge06:00 to 19:00Take on Yorkshire’s Three Peaks - Ingleborough, Whernside and Pen-y-ghent - in this 47km walking challenge. £60.07791 [email protected]

Monday 16 to Friday 27 MarchThe Wensleydale Tournament of Speech and Song08:00 to 22:00Leyburn Methodist Hall DL8 5ATA fortnight providing great value entertainment, with junior and senior classes. 01969 [email protected]

Tuesday 17 MarchFidelio19:15 to 22:00Grassington Town Hall BD23 5AZA live satellite screening from London’s Royal Opera House. £14.01756 751801davidwood153@btinternet.comwww.grassingtondevonshireinstitute.org

Thursday 19 March to Sunday 17 MayPeriods in Landscape: Timothy Forster 10:30 to 17:00Farfield Mill, Sedbergh LA10 5LWExhibition exploring the unique rhythm between inhabiting and observing a particular landscape. 015396 [email protected]

Thursday 19 MarchDead Good19:30 to 21:30Richard Whiteley Theatre, Giggleswick School BD24 0DEA gloriously witty, wordless theatre show about the ultimate shared experience. Accessible to deaf audiences without a signer. £12 (£14 on door).01729 [email protected]

Friday 20 MarchIron Age Trackways to Motor Ways19:30Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT A fascinating illustrated talk by Graham Hooley from Lunesdale Archaeology Society. Part of the Friends of the Museum annual lecture programme. Free - donations welcome.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountryisdemuseum.org.uk

Friday 20 MarchNancy Kerr & James Fagan20:00 to 22:30Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QTOne of the best-known and most experienced folk duos on the British circuit today. Adult £14/16, child £7/8.01748 [email protected]

Saturday 21 MarchCoffee Morning10:00 to 12:00Reeth Evangelical Congregational Church DL11 6TEAn informal drop-in for coffee and cake. 01748 [email protected]

Saturday 21 MarchPasta Making in Keld14:00 to 17:00Keld Resource Centre DL11 6LJLearn how to make your own pasta using no specialised equipment. All ingredients provided. £20.07790 [email protected]

Lambing time: there’s fleecy fun to be had at Gill Garth Farm in April


Wednesday 25 to Thursday 26 MarchWillow Frame BasketsBroadrake, Chapel-le-dale LA6 3AXLearn a traditional heritage skill at tutor Phil Bradley’s fun two-day workshop. £145.015242 [email protected]

Thursday 26 MarchServing Winston 18:30 to 21:00The Garden Rooms at Tennants, Leyburn DL8 5SGDr Annie Gray’s talks about how Georgina Landemare came to be the cook for one of the more significant kitchens in the country in 1940. £12.50. 01969 [email protected]

Saturday 28 March to Wednesday 8 AprilYorkshire PrideThe Station, Richmond DL10 4LDSue Dewhurst presents a mix of her latest ‘Owd Lasses, alongside her Dales Barn paintings, while Rosemary North shows her latest contemporary takes on the area, its architecture and landscapes. 01748 [email protected]

Saturday 28 MarchMade in Motor-City19:30 to 23:00Masham Town Hall HG4 4DYTalented eight-piece band recreates the sound of Tamla Motown. £15. 01765 [email protected]

Saturday 28 MarchCasino Night19:30 to 23:00The Station, Richmond DL10 4LDChannel your inner James Bond for an evening of food and entertainment. £25.01748 [email protected]

Saturday 28 MarchKeep the Faith featuring Sarah Collins19:30 to 23:00Grassington Town Hall BD23 5AAAn evening of Motown and Northern Soul. £12.50.01756 751801davidwood153@btinternet.comwww.grassingtondevonshireinstitute.org

Tuesday 31 MarchHands-on History - Victorian Childhood13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Themed crafts for children. Have a go at making traditional toys like a thaumatrope and peg dolls. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

April

Wednesday 1 AprilSwan Lake19:15 to 22:00Grassington Town Hall BD23 5AZA live satellite screening from London’s Royal Opera House. £14.01756 751801davidwood153@btinternet.comwww.grassingtondevonshireinstitute.org

Saturday 4 AprilNavigation Course for BeginnersLong PrestonOne day training course for walkers wanting to learn map reading and gain the confidence to walk further. £[email protected]

Saturday 4 AprilYoung Archaeologists’ Club Taster Session10:00 to 12:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTThe museum is home to the Yorkshire Dales branch of YAC. Sessions vary from learning about archaeological methods, having a go at history themed crafts, and visiting historical sites. Free - booking essential.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Saturday 4 to Sunday 19 AprilThe Great Studfold Easter Egg & Fairy Hunt10:30 to 15:30Studfold Farm HG3 5SGCome along with the whole family and enjoy this very popular annual event. Adult £6.50, child/conc £5.50.01423 [email protected]

Sunday 5 AprilNeedle Felting - Mice10:15 to 13:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 14 March.

Monday 6 AprilGuided Walks & Talks of the Yorkshire Dales09:00 to 13:00You could be seeing limestone pavement and the view from Ingleborough, visiting Janet’s Foss waterfall and awesome Gordale Scar, or spotting peregrine falcons at Malham Cove on one of these regular guided walks. £35.07791 [email protected] Monday 6 AprilNight Navigation20:00 to 22:30Ingleton LA6 3HGAn exciting and fun course learning how to navigate in the dark or poor visibility. £35. 07791 [email protected]

Tuesday 7 AprilMeet the MakerDales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Chat with a local producer and view their wares at this free event. 01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Tuesday 7 AprilDrystone Walling Demonstration11:00 to 15:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTJoin our Dales Volunteers as they showcase the traditional craft of drystone walling and explain the construction of this iconic feature of the National Park landscape. Hear about the process of turning a pile of stones into something that will last for centuries. Four short drop-in sessions. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Tuesday 7 AprilHands-on History - WW2 Banana Sandwich13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Food-based activity for children. Have a go at making your own mock banana sandwich from WW2 when bananas were scarce and people would make substitutes out of vegetables. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Wednesday 8 AprilIntro to Rock Climbing Outdoors 09:00 to 13:00Ingleton LA6 3EBCome and experience the thrill of climbing outdoors under the expert guidance of our instructors. £35.07791 [email protected]

Wednesday 8 AprilIngleborough Nature Trail & Cave09:45 to 14:00Clapham LA2 8EQJoin us on a guided tour with an expert. Free - suggested donation £15.015242 [email protected]

Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 April1Lambing at Gill Garth Farm

10:30 to 12:30Gill Garth Farm, Settle BD24 0HXTwo hours of fleecy fun. Come and meet the newest arrivals on the Wilson family’s farm, you might even see one being born. Lots of ewe-nique fun for all ages. Booking essential. £5.01729 [email protected]/guided-walks

Wednesday 8 AprilKnitting Stick Demonstration13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join our volunteers for a demonstration of knitting with four needles using a knitting sheath (stick), with a unique collection on display in the textile gallery. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Wednesday 8 AprilAbseiling 14:00 to 17:00Ingleton LA6 3EBExperience the thrill of abseiling down a steep rock face. £40. 07791 [email protected]

Key for National Park Authority-organised events.For more advice - see page 23.

Guided walk (for grading, see p23)

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Demonstration

Talk

Special Event

Cheese Festival

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Thursday 9 AprilGo Wild!Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTBe a nature detective, follow our trail and find the clues to solve the mystery of the disappearing eggs. Practical drop-in sessions with lots of science and crafty stuff for 5 to 12 year olds. Free - children must be accompanied by an adult.01969 [email protected]/go-wild

Friday 10 to Sunday 12 AprilSheafstockThe Wheatsheaf, Ingleton LA6 3ADA wide range of acts performing live music in the marquee, Fri/Sat afternoon/evening, Sun afternoon. Free - donations welcome. 015242 42113www.thisisingleton.co.uk

Friday 10 April1Dent Town Trail

14:00 to 16:30Meet: Dent Village Car Park LA10 5QLA 1½ mile (2.4 km) walk looking at the history of the town and historic buildings, with tales of the Terrible Knitters and Dent Vampire. Dogs welcome on a short (2m) fixed lead. Adult £6, under 18s free.01969 [email protected]

Saturday 11 AprilCadbury Easter Egg Hunt 10:30 to 14:30

Meet: Round Howe car park, Richmond DL10 4TJA 1.5 mile nature trail in Hudswell Woods on the banks of the River Swale. Dogs on leads welcome. £2 per trail sheet. 01729 [email protected]

Saturday 11 AprilBootleg Blondie 18:00 to 23:30Tan Hill Inn DL11 6EDThe official Blondie tribute band. £12.01833 [email protected]/tanhillinn

Sunday 12 April2Secret Squirrel

10:30 to 13:00/14:00 to 16:30Meet: Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTA fascinating 1½ mile (2.4km) walk to find the red squirrels of Wensleydale. Join our volunteers on a search for tracks and signs of local wildlife, ending at Snaizeholme red squirrel view point. Booking essential. Adult £8, child £3.01969 [email protected]/guided-walks

Sunday 12 and Monday 13 AprilMeet the Governor11:00 to 17:00Skipton Castle BD23 1AWMeet Sir John Mallory, Governor of Skipton Castle during the English Civil War. Hear about the castle’s siege and how the King’s cause is faring in Yorkshire. Castle admission applies.

01756 [email protected]

Sunday 12 AprilTraditional Rugmaking Demonstration11:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Learn about this traditional craft and both proddy and hooked techniques. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Tuesday 14 AprilMeet the MakerAysgarth Falls National Park Centre DL8 3THChat to a local producer and view their wares at this free event. 01969 [email protected]

Tuesday 14 AprilDrystone Walling Demonstration11:00 to 15:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 7 April.

Tuesday 14 AprilHands-on History - Viking Bracelets13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Themed crafts for children. Have a go at making Viking style bracelets using beads and leather. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Tuesday 14 AprilDame Zaha Hadid: architect and designer14:00 to 15:00The Garden Rooms at Tennants, Leyburn DL8 5SG Lecture telling the story of the distinguished architect’s works and legacy. £10.01845 [email protected]

Wednesday 15 AprilEaster Chocolate Nest Making10:00 to 15:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Embrace the Easter spirit and make a chocolate nest. £1 per child (or free with Firebox Café receipt). Museum admission applies.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Wednesday 15 April3The Malham Landscape Trail

11:15 to 15:15Meet: Malham National Park Centre BD23 4DAA 5 mile (8km) walk taking in Malham’s spectacular limestone scenery. You’ll visit enchanting woodland, Janet’s Foss, the majestic gorge of Gordale Scar, and the world famous Malham Cove. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01729 [email protected]/guided-walks

Wednesday 15 AprilIntroduction to Geocaching 13:00 to 15:30Meet: Round Howe car park, Richmond DL10 4TJJoin us to learn the basics of and then put it into practice at Hudswell Woods. Adult £5, child £3.50.01729 [email protected]

Wednesday 15 AprilSpinning Demonstration13:00 to 16:00

Saturday 4 to Sunday 19 April

Discover our National Parks!

There are 15 stunning and diverse

National Parks in the UK. Secret

coves, historic hillforts, ancient forests

and tranquil lochs are all waiting to

be discovered during this year’s

Discover National Parks Fortnight.

The annual two-week celebration

encourages people of all ages and

interests to go outside, explore and

learn more about these special places.

Each National Park is unique - some

have high mountains, others

meandering wetlands and dramatic

coastline. They offer infinite

opportunities to explore, learn and

unwind, whether it’s a gentle family

walk, action adventure or cultural

exploration of historic sites.

Discover their extraordinary variety

and inspiring stories and how you can

enjoy them this Easter at

www.nationalparks.gov.uk

Streamdipping at Malham


Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join our volunteers in the textile gallery to see how sheep fleece is spun into wool yarn using a spinning wheel, and how Yorkshire buttons are made from wool. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Thursday 16 AprilChildren’s Storytelling & Walk with DragonellaGrewelthorpe HG4 3DAA magical storytelling walk with the whimsical weaver of words. This event also runs on 30 July. £10 per child.01765 [email protected]

Friday 17 AprilIn the Kitchen11:00 to 15:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join us in our traditional farmhouse kitchen whereMrs H will explain the hard work that went on there. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountryisdemuseum.org.uk

Friday 17 AprilPart of our Past:Roles of Africa/Asia in Dales History19:30Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTAn illustrated talk by historian Audrey Dewjee. Part of the Friends of the Museum annual lecture programme. Free - donations welcome.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountryisdemuseum.org.uk

Saturday 18 AprilNavigation Courses for IntermediatesLong PrestonA one day course for walkers who want to navigate competently on open land using a compass and more advanced map work. £[email protected]

Saturday 18 AprilCoffee Morning10:00 to 12:00Reeth Evangelical Congregational Church DL11 6TEFor details, see 21 March.

Saturday 18 AprilImprove your Photographic Eye10:30 to 13:00Kettlewell BD23 5QZOn this photo walk participants will learn how to observe their surroundings like a professional photographer. £30. 07717 213 [email protected]

Saturday 18 AprilKnitting through the Ages13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join Dales knitting expert Kate Trusson for a demonstration of traditional knitting with four needles and knitting sticks using traditional Dales patterns. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Saturday 18 AprilThe Hidden Waterfalls of Upper Wharfedale 14:00 to 17:00Cray BD23 5JBOn this photo walk along the River Wharfe,

participants will learn how to photograph waterfalls using a variety of camera techniques. £30.07717 213 [email protected]

Saturday 18 AprilPiano Recital - Duo van Dua19:30 to 21:30St Andrew’s Church, Aysgarth DL8 3SRA duet by Spanish pianists Pamela Heredia and Pedro Isidro. Adult £15, child/conc £1. 01969 663026concerts@wensleydaleconcertseries.co.ukwww.wensleydaleconcertseries.co.uk

Saturday 18 AprilCalan20:00 to 22:30Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QTEnergetic five-piece Welsh band. Adult £15/17, child £7.50/8.50.01748 [email protected]

Monday 20 AprilIngleton Y3P 12hr Challenge06:00 to 19:00Ingleton LA6 3HGFor details, see 16 March.

Tuesday 21 April1Hawes Town Trail

14:00 to 16:00Meet: Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT A 2.5 mile (3.5km) guided walk exploring the history of Hawes and the village of Gayle. Wander through this lovely market town to discover the origins of Wensleydale cheese, see where the railway used to go, and follow a section of the Pennine Way. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01969 [email protected]/guided-walks

Tuesday 21 AprilCavalleria Rusticana / Pagliacci19:00 to 22:00Grassington Town Hall BD23 5AZA live screened satellite performance from London’s Royal Opera House. £14.01756 751801davidwood153@btinternet.comwww.grassingtondevonshireinstitute.org

Wednesday 22 to Thursday 23 AprilEnglish Round BasketsBroadrake, Chapel-le-dale LA6 3AXA two-day workshop after which you will take home a lovely large round willow basket that you’ve handmade. £145. 015242 [email protected]

Wednesday 22 April1st Anniversary Open Evening17:00 to 19:00Raydale Preserves, Hawes DL8 3UZA celebration to mark one year in production in Hawes. Booking recommended. 01969 [email protected]

Saturday 25 AprilSedbergh Artisan Market09:30 to 15:00Sedbergh Main Street LA10 5ABHeld in the historic centre, with a wide range of locally made food, art and crafts presented by the producers themselves. 015396 [email protected]

Saturday 25 AprilSedbergh Spring Show13:00 to 16:00Sedbergh People’s Hall LA10 5DQA traditional village show with music, refreshments and prizes to be won for baking, crafts and needlework. £1.015396 21385www.sedbergh.org.uk

Saturday 25 AprilLindisfarne: 50 years and counting…19:30Masham Town Hall HG4 4DYTyneside folk-rock pioneers. £25.01765 [email protected]

Sunday 26 AprilWildwood Family Foraging10:00 to 18:00Malham Tarn Field Centre BD24 9PUAll are welcome at this fun day where a foraged lunch will be served round the campfire.www.field-studies-council.org

Monday 27 AprilY3P Training & Recce Day (1 or 2 Peaks) 09:00 to 13:00/18:00Ingleton LA6 3EBSpend a full or half day practicing with one of our guides, who will take you safely up and down your chosen peak(s). £60/35.07791 [email protected]

Tuesday 28 April to Monday 4 MayRide2stride Walking FestivalA week-long festival of walks, talks and music along the fabulous Settle-Carlisle railway line - including, new for this year, “The Six Peaks Trail”.www.ride2stride.co.uk

May

Friday 1 MayTour de Yorkshire ‘Three Peaks Stage’ (Stage 2 Men, Stage 1 Women)Last year over 1.9 million people came out to watch one of the biggest cycle races in the UK. This year it travels right through the Yorkshire Dales National Park, starting from Skipton, passsing the Ribblehead Viaduct, and over the famous Buttertubs pass into Swaledale.letour.yorkshire.com

Friday 1 MayThe Manfreds: Hits, Jazz & Blues Tour19:00 to 22:30The Garden Rooms at Tennants, Leyburn DL8 5SG£18-25.01969 [email protected]



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Saturday 2 MayBuckden Out Moor Fell Race10:00 to 12:00Buckden BD23 5JAA challenging fell race that will test your abilities over a 5.1 mile route. Aged 18+. £5 on the day [email protected]

Saturday 2 MayNeedle Felting - Fox10:15 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see14 March.

Saturday 2 May3Sunnyside and Moneyside

13:30 to 16:30Meet: Dent Village Car Park LA10 5QLJoin our experienced Dales Volunteers on this 4 mile (6.4km) walk in beautiful Dentdale, partly along the popular Dales Way and through pleasant flower meadows along the River Dee. Adult £6, under 18s free.01969 [email protected]/guided-walks

Sunday 3 May1Hawes Town Trail

14:00 to 16:00Meet: Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTFor details, see 21 April.

Monday 4 MayGuided Walks & Talks of the Yorkshire Dales09:00 to 13:00For details, see 6 April.

Monday 4 MayNight Navigation20:00 to 22:30IngletonFor details, see 6 April.

Tuesday 5 to Thursday 7 May3 Peaks in 3 DaysSettleEnjoy a more relaxed approach to climbing Yorkshire’s Three Peaks - one peak per day on the best and most enjoyable routes with an expert guide. £90.where2walk.co.uk

Wednesday 6 to Thursday 7 MayBeginners Spoon CarvingBroadrake, Chapel-le-dale LA6 3AXTutor Steve Tomlin guides participants safely, step-by-step, through a two day course. £165.015242 [email protected]

Wednesday 6 MayGoing to the Wars18:30 to 21:00The Garden Rooms at Tennants, Leyburn DL8 5SGA talk with Max Hastings, one of Britain’s foremost writers and commentators, about the history of wars and conflict. £19-21. 01969 [email protected]

Thursday 7 MayCello & Piano Recital19:30 to 21:30St Andrew’s Church, Aysgarth DL8 3SRWith Ulrich Heinen, soloist and former principal, and pianist John Humphreys. Adult £15, child/conc £1. 01969 663026concerts@wensleydaleconcertseries.co.ukwww.wensleydaleconcertseries.co.uk

Friday 8 to Sunday 10 MayYorkshire 3 Peaks Over 3 DaysMeet: Horton-in-Ribblesdale BD24 0HE

A package of three guided walks, climbing a different mountain each day at a leisurely pace. Booking essential. £105.07870 [email protected]

Friday 8 MayVE DayTan Hill Inn DL11 6EDMarking the 75th anniversary with very special military guests playing bugle and pipes. 01833 [email protected]/tanhillinn

Friday 8 to Saturday 9 MayOverground Underground Festival Launch10:00 to 17:00IngletonA free launch event to find out what will be happening during the festival throughout June, July and August. Held in partnership with Stories in Stone. 015242 42113www.ogug.co.uk

Friday 8 May to Sunday 5 JulyThread Running Through 10:30 to 17:00Farfield Mill, Sedbergh LA10 5LWA series of exhibitions exploring the thread that runs through our stories, landscapes and work. 015396 [email protected]

Saturday 9 May3Falls, Flagstones & Freeholders

13:00 to 16:30Meet: Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre DL8 3THA 5 mile (8km) walk around the fascinating landscape of Carperby parish. Join us to find out more about the village where residents still have traditional rights over coppiced timber from nearby woodland. The history of this small area is full of interest - and the views are stunning too! Adult £6, under 18s free.01969 [email protected]/guided-walks

Saturday 9 MayKisdon Circular10:00 to 13:00Keld Resource Centre DL11 6LJA high level 3 mile circular route around Kisdon Hill, featuring stunning panoramic views of Upper Swaledale and Kisdon Gorge. £5.07790 [email protected]

Saturday 9 May2Wild Flowers in and around Grassington

13:00 to 16:30Meet: Grassington National Park Centre BD23 5LBA 5 mile (8km) walk discovering a rich variety of wild flowers. Explore the ginnels of Grassington, meander through meadows and Grass Wood, and return along the River Wharfe. Adult £6, under 18s free.01756 [email protected]/guided-walks

Saturday 9 MayOnly Fools at Fawlty Towers19:00 to 22:30The Station, Richmond DL10 4LDAn exciting comedy dining event merging two iconic shows. £37.01748 [email protected]

Sunday 10 MayBirdsong Walk 08:00 to 11:00Meet: Round Howe car park, Richmond DL10 4TJJoin a ranger for a 3 mile guided walk in Hudswell Woods with a focus on bird identification and song. Booking essential. Adult £5, child £3.50. [email protected]

Sunday 10 May to Sunday 5 JulyOut of Synch 10:30 to 17:00Farfield Mill, Sedbergh LA10 5LWAn exhibition in which Theo Wright takes woven design elements and disrupts them, so that these elements go ‘out of synch’. 015396 [email protected]

Sunday 10 May2Wensleydale Map Magic

13:30 to 16:30Meet: Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join our experts on this 3.5 mile (5.6km) walk to discover some of the stories hidden in maps. Find film and TV locations, learn how to use a map to identify features, and find the paths that can take you on your own voyage of discovery. Adult £6, under 18s free.01969 [email protected]/guided-walks

Sunday 10 MayEdwina Hayes In Concert19:30 to 22:00Grassington Town Hall BD23 5AZAn evening of live folk and Americana music from the singer-songwriter. £9.01756 751801davidwood153@btinternet.comwww.grassingtondevonshireinstitute.org

Monday 11 MayNavigation for Novices 09:00 to 13:00Ingleton LA6 3EBLearn basic navigation skills including compass fundamentals, orienting the map and judging distances. £35. 07791 [email protected]

Monday 11 MayNavigation Refresher 14:00 to 18:00Ingleton LA6 3EBIf you’ve learnt to navigate before but need a reminder this course will take you through the basics again allowing you to navigate on marked footpaths and tracks. £35. 07791 [email protected]

Tuesday 12 MayWoodland Walk09:45 to 16:00SedberghDiscover Sedbergh School, Akay Wood and the new YDMT supporter wood at Low Branthwaite, on this circular walk. Booking essential. Free - donations welcome015242 [email protected]

Tuesday 12 MayLee Miller: Witnessing Women at War14:00 to 15:00The Garden Rooms at Tennants, Leyburn DL8 5SGAnthony Penrose discusses the legacy of his mother - model, artist, combat photographer and gourmet cook.


Adult £10.01845 [email protected]

Wednesday 13 MayIntro to Rock Climbing Outdoors 09:00 to 13:00IngletonFor details, see 8 April.

Wednesday 13 MayAbseiling 14:00 to 17:00IngletonFor details, see 8 April.

Thursday 14 MayWillow Garden SupportsBroadrake, Chapel-le-dale LA6 3AXTutor Phil Bradley will guide you through all the processes to make your own. £75. 015242 [email protected]

Thursday 14 May2Cow’us - Muker toThwaite

13:00 to 16:00Meet: Farmers Arms, Muker DL11 6QG A 4 mile (6.5km) guided walk with the perfect combination of stunning views and flower-filled meadows. Follow an old walled lane out of Muker onto pastures before dropping down into the pretty village of Thwaite. Then take a gentle stroll back, along flagged footpaths and meadows. ‘Cow’us’ is the local word for a field barn (or ‘cow house’). Adult £6, under 18s free. 01969 [email protected]/guided-walks

Thursday 14 MayAntony and Cleopatra19:00 to 22:00Grassington Town Hall BD23 5AZA live recorded screening of Shakespeare’s play from the Globe Theatre. £12.50. 01756 751801davidwood153@btinternet.comwww.grassingtondevonshireinstitute.org

Thursday 14 MayThunder and Rain20:00 to 22:30Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QTFour-piece Americana band, with acoustic guitar, mandolin, dobro and upright bass. Adult £14/16, child £7/8.01748 [email protected]

Friday 15 MayTrees and Woods of the Dales19:30Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT An illustrated talk by author David Joy. Part of the Friends of the Museum annual lecture programme. Free - donations welcome.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Friday 15 MayPeggy Seeger & Callum MacColl20:00 to 22:30Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QTJoin the queen of folk and political song and her son for a glorious evening of up-close performance. Adult £18/20, child £9/10.01748 [email protected]

Saturday 16 MayNavigation Course for BeginnersLong PrestonFor details, see 4 April.

Saturday 16 MayCRO Ingleborough Challenge 2020Clapham LA2 8HHChoose from the 26 mile Ingleborough Marathon or the 12 mile Clapham Circuit and raise money for the volunteer-run Cave Rescue Organisation. 07808 [email protected]

Saturday 16 MayCoffee Morning10:00 to 12:00Reeth Evangelical Congregational Church DL11 6TEFor details, see 21 March.

Saturday 16 MaySedbergh Gala11:30 to 16:00Sedbergh A fun day for the family, including fell race, craft stalls, shopping, food and drink and children’s [email protected]

Sunday 17 MayBirdsong walk in Upper Wharfedale08:00 to 11:30Buckden BD23 5JAJoin a ranger for a guided 2 mile walk with a focus on bird identification and bird song. Booking essential. Adult £5, child £[email protected]

Sunday 17 MayA Woolly Wander Experience10:30 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Meet the animals at a local alpaca farm on Raydaleside and take them for a gentle stroll. Then explore the Museum textile gallery and learn the techniques and processes to create your own felted picture using alpaca wool. Booking essential £30. Lunch included.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Monday 18 MayIngleton Y3P 12hr Challenge06:00 to 19:00Ingleton LA6 3HGFor details, see 16 March.

Tuesday 19 May4Mallerstang Magic

10:00 to 16:00Meet: Garsdale railway station (grid ref SD788918)Join us on this 8 mile (12.9km) walk with spectacular views of Wild Boar Fell and the Settle-Carlisle railway. The walk follows part of Lady Anne’s Way (the route Lady Anne Clifford used to inspect and repair her castles in the 17th century) up to High Gill, crossing Mallerstang, before climbing gently up into the remote valley of Grisedale. Adult £6, under 18s free.01969 [email protected]/guided-walks

Friday 22 MayAlden, Patterson & Dashwood19:30 to 22:00Masham HG4 4DYNorwich-based folk trio weaving rich vocal harmonies, fiddle, dobro and guitar around original songs. £10. 01765 [email protected]



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Friday 22 MayDarren Page - The Voice of Roy Orbison20:00 to 22:30Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QTDarren combines Roy Orbison hits with an hour of rock n roll. Adult £13/15, child £6.50/7.50. 01748 [email protected]

Saturday 23 May to Saturday 6 JuneSwaledale FestivalReeth DL11 6QTThe award-winning two week festival brings a programme of classical, folk, jazz and world music, as well as film, talks, poetry, family events, art exhibitions and walks.01748 [email protected]

Saturday 23 to Friday 29 MayBradford Pothole Club Winch Meet08:00 to 12:00Gaping GillThe annual winch meet returns and offers the public the thrilling opportunity to descend into the main chamber of Ingleborough’s famous cave system. £15. www.bpc-cave.org.uk

Saturday 23 MaySedbergh Artisan Market09:30 to 15:00For details, see 25 April.

Saturday 23 to Monday 25 May15th Century War of the Roses10:00 to 17:00Skipton Castle BD23 1AWSee a recreation of a medieval campsite and the garrison demonstrate their arms and armour. Castle

admission applies.01756 [email protected]

Saturday 23 May to Sunday 30 AugustStudfold’s Summertime Fairy Adventure10:30 to 15:30Studfold Adventure Trail, Studfold Farm HG3 5SGCome along to a magical family experience and uncover clues and secret boxes. Adult £6.50, child £5.50.01423 [email protected]

Saturday 23 MaySwaledale Festival - FOURUM16:00 to 17:00Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QTSwaledale folk music. Adult £8, child/conc £3.01748 [email protected]

Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 MayClapham Art Exhibition11:00 to 18:00Clapham Village Hall LA2 8HR69th annual exhibition, featuring original art works. Adult 50p, child free. [email protected]

Sunday 24 May3The Magic of Threshfield Quarry

11:45 to 14:45Meet: Quarry entrance BD23 5PHJoin us on this 3.7 mile (5km) guided walk to see the impact of the recent work of conservationists and historians that has begun to regenerate this old industrial site. Adult £6, under 18s free.

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Monday 25 MayAustwick Street Market & Cuckoo FestivalAustwick LA2 8BBThe village opens its streets for a fun filled day, with fancy dress parade, brass band and market stalls, and plenty of plant-pot inspired cuckoos on display.www.austwick.org

Monday 25 MayWest Burton May Fair 202013:00 to 16:00West Burton DL8 4JYFamily fun on the village green with maypole dancing, sheep dog demo, Morris dancers and junior fun run. 01969 [email protected]

Tuesday 26 MayMeet the MakerDales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 7 April.

Tuesday 26 MayDrystone Walling Demonstration11:00 to 15:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTFor details, see 7 April.

Tuesday 26 MayGo Wild!11:00 to 15:00Near Malham National Park Centre BD23 4DACome along and get stuck in to our nature-based activities and learn about our amazing countryside and the plants and animals that live here. Practical drop-in sessions with lots of science and crafty stuff for 5 to 12

Walk with us: there are more than 50 National Park Authority guided walks to enjoy in 2020


year olds. We’ll also be stream dipping, so bring shoes you can paddle in and a towel. Free - children must be accompanied by an adult.01729 [email protected]/go-wild

Wednesday 26 MayHands-on History - Traditional Toys and Games13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Get hands on with wallops and skittles and more. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Wednesday 27 MayMeet the MakerMalham National Park Centre BD23 4DAChat to a local producer and view their wares at this free event. 01729 [email protected]

Wednesday 27 MayHay Meadow Cupcakes10:00 to 15:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Come and decorate a hay meadow-themed cupcake. £1 (or free with a Firebox Café receipt). Museum admission applies.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Wednesday 27 MayDen Building & Geocaching in Upper Wharfedale11:00 to 14:30Buckden BD23 5JALearn the basics and then put it into practice, a great family fun day out. Booking essential. £[email protected]

Wednesday 27 May4The Erratic Boulders of Norber

12:00 to 16:30Meet: Clapham National Park car Park LA2 8EQA 4½ mile (7km) guided walk to wander among the famous boulders carried here by an Ice Age glacier. We’ll visit Nappa Scar and see evidence of an ancient sea, hear about the Craven Faults and their dramatic effect on the landscape, and glimpse into little-known Crummackdale with its fossil waterfall. Adult £6, under 18s free.01729 [email protected]/guided-walks

Wednesday 27 MayKnitting Stick Demonstration 13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 8 April.

Wednesday 27 MaySwaledale Festival - People Show 13716:00 to 17:00Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond DL10 4DWForty years ago, People Show Cabaret toured the world and turned cabaret on its head. This new show sees years of tumbling, verbal and musical gymnastics taken to the next dimension. £12-16.01748 [email protected]

Thursday 28 MayThe Dante Project19:15 to 22:00Grassington Town Hall BD23 5AZA live satellite screening of the ballet from London’s Royal Opera House. £14.

01756 751801davidwood153@btinternet.comwww.grassingtondevonshireinstitute.org

Thursday 28 MaySwaledale Festival - Brodksy Quartet & Laura van der Heljden19:30 to 21:30St Gregory’s Church, Bedale DL8 1AFFormer BBC Young Musician and legendary quartet play Schubert’s C major masterpiece. Adult £18, child/conc £3.01748 [email protected]

Friday 29 MayIn the Kitchen - Wash Days11:00 to 15:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join us in our traditional farmhouse kitchen where Mrs. H will explain all about the hard work involved in Victorian wash days, from the dolly tub to the mangle. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountryisdemuseum.org.uk

Friday 29 MaySwaledale Festival - Leyburn Band19:30 to 21:30St Andrew’s Church, Aysgarth DL8 3SRAward-winning Wensleydale brass band. Adult £7, child £3.01748 [email protected]

Sunday 31 MayOpen Day for Hudswell Woods10:00 to 13:00Meet: Round Howe car park DL10 4TJA free 2 mile ranger-led walk showcasing conservation work including management of ancient woodland and restoration of riverside pasture. Booking [email protected]

June

Monday 1 JuneGuided Walks & Talks of the Yorkshire Dales 09:00 to 13:00For details, see 6 April.

Monday 1 JuneNight Navigation20:00 to 22:30For details, see 6 April

Wednesday 3 JuneWriting Workshop with Ian ClaytonConistone with Kilnsey Hall BD23 5PSProfessional feedback and guidance on this fun and useful day for both beginners and experienced writers. £30.01756 770350 or [email protected]

Wednesday 3 to Sunday 14 JuneSedbergh Music FestivalSt Andrew’s ChurchThe eleventh annual festival features daily lunchtime concerts - with buffets - and evening shows, some with excellent pre-concert meals. www.sedbergh.org.uk

Friday 5 JuneSwaledale Festival - Muker Silver Band08:00 to 17:00Muker Public Hall DL11 6DNUpper Swaledale’s historic band in concert. Adult £7, U25/conc £3.

01748 [email protected]

Friday 5 JuneSwaledale Festival - The Reeth Lecture: Doug Scott11:00 and 15:00Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QTThe first Britain to conquer Everest talks about his charity work in Nepal. Adult £16, U25/conc £3.01748 [email protected]

Friday 5 June3 Peaks in 3 DaysSettleFor details, see 5 May.

Saturday 6 JuneYoung Archaeologists’ Club Taster Session10:00 to 12:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTFor details, see 4 April.

Saturday 6 JuneMotel California: Tribute to the Eagles19:30 to 22:00Masham Town Hall HG4 4DYOne of the most respected Eagles tribute bands around. £12.01765 [email protected]

Sunday 7 JuneNavigation Course for IntermediatesLong PrestonFor details, see 18 April.

Sunday 7 June1The Peregrines at Malham Cove

10:00 to 12:00/14:00 to 16:00Meet: Malham National Park Centre BD23 4DAJoin us for a 2 mile (3km) walk to Malham Cove where you may be able to see these majestic birds. Telescopes will be available to ensure you get a good view. Adult £6, under 18s free.01729 [email protected]/guided-walks

Sunday 7 JuneNeedle Felting - Sheep10:15 to 13:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 14 March.

Monday 8 JuneNavigation for Novices 09:00 to 13:00For details, see 11 May.

Monday 8 JuneNavigation Refresher 14:00 to 18:00For details, see 11 May.



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Tuesday 9 June2Old Gang Mines

13:30 to 16:30Meet: Surrender Bridge (grid ref SD989998)A stunning 3½ mile (5.6km) walk around the fascinating remains of the lead mining industry of Swaledale with expert guides. Visit two smelt mills, associated buildings, flues, levels, adits and tips along a gravel track. Dogs allowed on short (2m) fixed leads. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01748 [email protected]/guided-walks

Tuesday 9 JuneLooking for Georgia14:00Garden Rooms at Tennants, Leyburn DL8 5SGLandscape painter and art historian Lydia Bauman’s personal account of her journey through New Mexico in search of the iconic motifs by American painter Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986). £10.01845 [email protected]

Wednesday 10 JuneIntro to Rock Climbing Outdoors 09:00 to 13:00For details, see 8 April.

Friday 12 to Saturday 27 JuneGrassington FestivalGrassington BD23 5AAThe annual music and arts festival returns with a celebration of the best of music, theatre, dance, comedy, talks, workshops, walks, visual arts and creative challenges. Free and ticketed events.01756 752691boxoffice@grassington-festival.org.ukwww.grassington-festival.org.uk

Saturday 13 JuneOpen Day for Upper Wharfedale10:00 to 14:00Meet: Raisgill Common, Buckden BD23 5JQA 3 mile ranger-led walk looking at new woodland creation projects with habitat creation, flood management and carbon capture benefits, and working with farmers to balance food production and benefits for nature. Free - booking [email protected]

Saturday 13 JuneGreat Sleddale WW2 Hurricane Wreckage Trek10:30 to 17:30Keld Resource Centre DL11 6LJVisit the crash site of a Hawker Hurricane on this 9 mile walk. £5.07790 [email protected]

Sunday 14 June3Scenic Sedbergh Circular

10:30 to 16:00Meet: Sedbergh TIC LA10 5ADJoin us on an 8.3 mile (12.5km) guided walk with stunning views, a riverside walk, and fascinating buildings, including Castlehaw Tower Motte & Bailey and the second oldest Quaker Meeting House in England. Friends founder George Fox visited Brigflatts in 1652 and preached on a nearby fell, now called Fox’s Pulpit. Adult £6, under 18s free.01969 [email protected]/guided-walks

Sunday 14 JuneAn Introduction to Proddy Rug Making 11:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Learn about the traditional craft of rag rug making

using the proddy technique, and create a design based on lambs in the Dales. Booking essential. £65. 01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountryisdemuseum.org.uk

Monday 15 JuneIngleton Y3P 12hr Challenge06:00 to 19:00Ingleton LA6 3HGFor details, see 16 March.

Tuesday 16 June1Hawes Town Trail


Thursday 18 JuneMuker Hay Meadow Walk09:45 to 15:00Muker DL11 6QGJoin YDMT’s Bee Together officer to explore iconic hay meadows, Kisdon Force, lead mining remains and the River Swale. Free - donations welcome. 015242 [email protected]

Thursday 18 JuneA Woolly Wander Experience10:30 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 17 May.

Thursday 18 JuneElektra19:45 to 22:30Grassington Town Hall BD23 5AZA live satellite screening from London’s Royal Opera House. £14.01756 751801davidwood153@btinternet.comwww.grassingtondevonshireinstitute.org

Friday 19 JuneThe Fourmost20:00 to 22:30Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QTOne of the most authentic 60s bands on the circuit today. Adult £15/17, child £7.50/8.50.01748 [email protected]

Saturday 20 JuneCoffee Morning08:00 to 17:00Reeth Evangelical Congregational Church DL11 6TEFor details, see 21 March.

Saturday 20 to Sunday 21 JuneTournee10:00 to 17:00Skipton Castle BD23 1AWRe-Live 1380 Medieval Life. Castle admission applies.01756 [email protected]

Saturday 20 June3Kisdon Classic Circular

10:30 to 15:00Meet: Farmers Arms, Muker DL11 6QGJoin us on a 6½ mile (10.5km) walk in the spectacular Swale gorge. Visit the ruined lead mines of Crackpot Hall and the charming village of Keld, before returning over Kisdon Hill via the Corpse Road. Adult £6, under 18s free.01748 [email protected]/guided-walks

Saturday 20 JuneBuckden Gala12:30Buckden BD23 5JAFun for all of the family, including craft stalls, live music, sheep shows, dog shows and fell race. 01756 [email protected]

Saturday 20 JunePiano Recital - Alicja Fiderkiewicz19:30 to 21:30St Andrew’s Church, Aysgarth DL8 3SRThe Polish pianist returns to Wensleydale. Adult £15, child/conc £1. 01969 663026concerts@wensleydaleconcertseries.co.ukwww.wensleydaleconcertseries.co.uk

Sunday 21 JuneWild Flower Wander at Malham Tarn10:00 to 12:00Malham Tarn Estate Office BD24 9PTDiscover the colour, fragrance and variety of wild flowers on a scenic 2 mile stroll with a ranger around the nature reserve boardwalk. £[email protected]

Sunday 21 June2Lead mining on Grassington Moor

14:00 to 17:00Meet: Yarnbury, Moor Road BD23 5EQJoin us on this 4 mile (6.4km) guided walk to discover the amazing remains of centuries of heavy industry on the moors. Dogs on short (2m) fixed leads welcome. Adult £6, under 18s free.01756 [email protected]/guided-walks

Wednesday 24 June1Grassington Town Trail

14:00 to 16:00Meet: Grassington National Park Centre BD23 5LBTake a 2 mile (3km) stroll through back lanes and hidden corners and hear some fascinating tales about the village’s former inhabitants. Adult £6, under 18s free.01756 [email protected]/guided-walks

Saturday 27 JuneNavigation Course for BeginnersLong PrestonFor details, see 4 April.

Saturday 27 JuneSedbergh Artisan Market09:30 to 15:00For details, see 25 April.

Saturday 27 to Sunday 28 JuneStone Carving Association10:00 to 17:00Skipton Castle BD23 1AWDemonstration from a group who share a keen interest in the craft of stone carving. Castle admission applies.01756 [email protected]

Saturday 27 JuneKeld, Tan Hill & Ravenseat10:00 to 17:00Keld Resource Centre DL11 6LJA 10 mile guided walk on the Pennine Way and Coast to Coast path. £5. 07790 [email protected]


Saturday 27 JuneFlowers of Upper Swaledale Ramble11:00 to 16:00Keld Resource Centre DL11 6LJA 7 mile flower identification walk in association with Yoredale Natural History Society. £5.07790 [email protected]

Saturday 27 JuneCountry Meets Folk: The Haley Sisters plus Iain Glover & Joolz Cavell19:30 to 22:30Masham Town Hall HG4 4DYExpect a stunning evening of innovative collaboration and wonderful musicianship. £10. 01765 [email protected]

Sunday 28 JuneEscape To the Dales Cycle Sportive08:00 to 17:00Ingleton LA6 3NJTake in some of the best cycling in the area with a choice of two routes. www.thisisingleton.co.uk

Sunday 28 JuneOpen Day for Malham Tarn10:00 to 15:00Malham Tarn BD24 9PTTo celebrate 125 years of the National Trust, join rangers for a 2 mile guided walk looking at peat restoration, natural flood management and species reintroduction. Free - booking [email protected]

Sunday 28 June Meadow & Woodland Flowers of Yockenthwaite 11:00 to 14:30Meet: Yockenthwaite Bridge (SD 905791)Experience the colours and scents on a 4 mile walk through Langstrothdale. Booking essential - £[email protected]

Sunday 28 JuneBig Bike Sunday11:00 to 15:00

Skipton Auction Mart BD23 1UDGirder Fork and Classic Motorcycle Club present classic and modern motorcycles shown by their owners at this charity fundraising event. £3.01535 [email protected]

Monday 29 JuneY3P Training & Recce Day (1 or 2 Peaks) 09:00 to 13:00/18:00Ingleton LA6 3EBFor details, see 27 April.

Tuesday 30 June Meadow & Woodland Flowers of Yockenthwaite 11:00 to 14:30Meet: Yockenthwaite Bridge (SD 905791)For details, see 28 June.

Tuesday 30 June3Barns, Walls & Bridges

13:30 to 16:00Meet: Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Come along on this 4 mile (6.4 km) walk in Herriot country and enjoy panoramic views. Barns, walls and bridges are important features of Wensleydale and played a crucial part in the development of local industry and agriculture. Adult £6, under 18s free.01969 [email protected]/guided-walks

July

Wednesday 1 JulyWillow CurlewsBroadrake, Chape-le-dale LA6 3AXTutor Phil Bradley will help participants master the traditional basketry weaves to create this iconic bird. £75.015242 [email protected]

Wednesday 1 JulyOGUG Taster Rock Climbing10:00 to 14:00Ingleton LA6 3EB

Part of the Overground Underground festival 2020. £15. 07791 [email protected]

Wednesday 1 JulyFriends of Swaledale Museum talk19:30 to 21:00Swaledale Museum, Reeth DL11 6TXWriter David Johnson looks back over 800 years of lime burning in the Dales, alongside a display of Roger Preston’s photographs. 01748 [email protected]

Friday 3 to Sunday 5 JulyIngleton 1940s Weekend18:30 to 17:00Ingleton LA6 3HGStep back in time for a weekend full of nostalgic entertainment. Enjoy the music and fashions of the era and take part in our act of remembrance. Free - donations welcome. 07834 552224 015242 [email protected]

Saturday 4 JulyYorkshire Three Peaks Challenge06:00 to 19:00Horton-in-RibblesdaleGet the champion feeling and take on the legendary challenge to support the British Heart Foundation. £35.0300 330 [email protected]/y3p

Saturday 4 JulyWoodale Woodland Open Day10:00 to 16:00Scar House Reservoir, nr Pateley BridgeA drop in event to explore our supporter woodland and the new trees planted as the result of generous donations. Free - donations welcome. 015242 [email protected]

Saturday 4 JulyNeedle Felting - Owl10:15 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 14 March.

Sunday 5 July3The Geology of Threshfield Quarry

11:45 to 15:00Meet: Quarry entrance BD23 5PHJoin us on this 3.7 mile (5km) guided geology walk to the other worldly landscape of Threshfield Quarry, and learn about the origin and structure of the rocks. Adult £6, under 18s free.01756 [email protected]/guided-walks



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TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRESAppleby-in-Westmorland 017683 51177 [email protected]

Aysgarth Falls 01969 662910 [email protected]

Grassington 01756 751690 [email protected]

Hawes 01969 666210 [email protected]

Horton-in-Ribblesdale 01729 860333 mail@pen-y-ghentcafé.co.uk

Ilkley 01943 602319 [email protected]

Ingleton 015242 41701 [email protected]

Kirkby Lonsdale 015242 97177 [email protected]

Kirkby Stephen 017683 71199 [email protected]

Malham 01729 833200 [email protected]

Pateley Bridge 01423 714953 [email protected]

Reeth 01748 884059 [email protected]

Richmond 01609 532980 [email protected]

Sedbergh 015396 20125 [email protected]

Settle 01729 825192 [email protected]

Skipton 01756 792809 [email protected]

Image: Stephen Garnett Photography


Monday 6 JulyGuided Walks & Talks of the Yorkshire Dales09:00 to 13:00For details, see 6 April.

Monday 6 JulyNight Navigation20:00 to 22:30For details, see 6 April.

Wednesday 8 JulyIntro to Rock Climbing Outdoors 09:00 to 13:00For details, see 8 April.

Wednesday 8 JulyAbseiling 14:00 to 17:00For details, see 8 April.

Thursday 9 JulyA Woolly Wander Experience10:30 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 17 May

Friday 10 to Sunday 12 JulyWalking & Wellbeing08:00 to 17:00Malham Tarn Field Centre BD24 9PUPractice mindfulness and connect with nature whilst being guided by a trained mindfulness teacher. www.field-studies-council.org

Friday 10 to Monday 13 JulySummertime Flowers, Scenery & Natural History16:00 to 15:00Malham Tarn Field Centre BD24 9PUVisit Dales valleys and villages and find out how rock type affects vegetation. Open to all abilities.www.field-studies-council.org

Saturday 11 JulyYoung Archaeologists’ Club Taster Session10:00 to 12:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTFor details, see 4 April.

Saturday 11 JulySummer Open Day10:00 to 15:00Raydale Preserves, Hawes DL8 3UZWatch production, learn how the products are made, and get involved with kids crafts and product tastings.01969 [email protected]

Saturday 11 July3Discover Aisgill Force

13:30 to 16:30Meet: Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Hidden waterfalls are a fascinating feature of the Dales’ limestone landscape. Join our experienced Dales Volunteers on this 4 mile (6½ km) journey, passing the home of Wensleydale Cheese (think Wallace and Gromit!), into the little village of Gayle, and through a narrow wooded gorge to the spectacular falls. Adult £6, under 18s free.01969 [email protected]/guided-walks

Sunday 12 JulyWalk for Herriot08:30 to 12:00Jervaulx Abbey Tea Rooms HG4 4PHStep out with Julian Norton from ‘The Yorkshire Vet’, for a sponsored walk with route distances of 2, 7 and 12 miles. Dogs welcome. 01609 [email protected]

Sunday 12 July3Discover Orton Scar

13:00 to 16:30Meet: small car park, Orton market square CA10 3RUA 4½ mile (7km) walk with spectacular views of the Howgills and Lakeland fells, and the chance to see some of the beautiful limestone pavement which characterises so much of the Dales. Adult £6, under 18s free.01969 [email protected]/guided-walks

Monday 13 JulyNavigation for Novices 09:00 to 13:00For details, see 11 May.

Monday 13 JulyNavigation Refresher 14:00 to 18:00For details, see 11 May.

Tuesday 14 to Thursday 16 JulyGreat Yorkshire ShowGreat Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate HG2 8NZThe iconic three day agricultural event returns with first class entertainment, cookery demos and shopping, and over 8,500 animals on display. greatyorkshireshow.co.uk

Wednesday 15 JulyWoodale Wellbeing Walk09:45 to 16:00Scar House Reservoir, nr Pateley BridgeFeeling stressed and want to reconnect with nature? Then join us on this circular ‘zen’ walk. Free - booking essential. Donations welcome.015242 [email protected]

Wednesday 15 July3A Ribblehead Circular

10:45 to 14:45Meet: Ribblehead Railway Station LA6 3ASA 4½ mile (7 km) walk through Ribblehead Quarry and Ingleborough National Nature Reserve. We will then make our way to the abandoned village of Thorns and cross the old packhorse bridge over the gorgeous Thorns Gill, with its caves. Adult £6, under 18s free.01729 [email protected]/guided-walks

Thursday 16 JulyGiant Willow Seed PodsBroadrake, Chapel-le-dale LA6 3AXCreate your own interpretation of a seed pod in willow for your garden border, under the guidance of tutor Phil Bradley. £75.015242 [email protected]

Thursday 16 JulyPrinting Demonstration with Hester Cox13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Hester will be demonstrating collagraph printmaking using her portable etching press. She’ll discuss the inspiration behind the prints, how she makes her plates and how she prints them. A unique opportunity to discover how an artist develops an idea inspired by the landscape and the stages that it goes through to become a limited edition original print. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Thursday 16 JulySolo Cello Recital - Tanya Anisimova19:30 to 21:30St Andrew’s Church, Aysgarth DL8 3SRThe cellist returns from Washington DC following her amazing concert here in 2018. Adult £15, child/conc £1.01969 663026concerts@wensleydaleconcertseries.co.ukwww.wensleydaleconcertseries.co.uk

Friday 17 JulyBig Country LIVE 18:00 to 23:30Tan Hill Inn DL11 6EDThe popular 80s band, live and intimate. £42.01833 [email protected]/tanhillinn

Friday 17 JulyThe View from the Fells: in the Footsteps of Marie Hartley19:30Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT An illustrated talk by printmaker Hester Cox about her project, based on the woodblocks created by Dales writer and historian Marie Hartley, which will culminate in a summer exhibition. Free - donations welcome.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Saturday 18 July to Sunday 19 JulyYorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival09:00 to 21:30Funkirk Farm, Skipton BD23 3ABThe fifth annual weekend of workshops, music and crafts, plus live celebrity cookery demos by Ainsley Harriott and James Martin. [email protected]

Saturday 18 to Sunday 19 July15th Century Castle Life10:00 to 17:00Skipton Castle BD23 1AWBuckingham’s Retinue recreates life as it may have been in Skipton during the Wars of the Roses. Castle admission applies.01756 [email protected]

Saturday 18 July4Mossdale and Cotterdale Round

10:00 to 15:00Meet: Appersett Village Green, Hawes DL8 3LNJoin us on this 8 mile (12.9 km) scenic walk to see a lime kiln, on to Mossdale Head where there is the old railway viaduct and superb waterfalls beneath, and over Cotter Riggs with glorious views. Adult £6, under 18s free.0300 456 [email protected]/guided-walks

Saturday 18 JulyCoffee Morning10:00 to 12:00Reeth Evangelical Congregational Church DL11 6TEFor details, see 21 March

Saturday 18 JulySecond Hand Book Fair10:00 to 16:00Sedbergh People’s Hall LA10 5DQPresented by North West Book Fairs in England’s Book Town, with around 14 booksellers and a café serving homemade food. 60p. 01524 752968

Saturday 18 JulyMuker to Oxnop Gill11:00 to 16:00


Meet: Farmers Arms, Muker DL11 6QGA pleasant 6 mile walk to see meadows, moorland and mixed woodland with lovely views of Kisdon Hill. £5.07790 [email protected]

Saturday 18 July Ingleton Gala12:00 to 17:00Ingleton LA6 3HGFun for all the family - stalls, fancy dress, sports and races.015242 [email protected]

Saturday 18 JulyFrom The Jam LIVE 18:00 to 23:30Tan Hill Inn DL11 6EDFeaturing original member of The Jam, Bruce Foxton. £59. 01833 [email protected]/tanhillinn

Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th JulyMasham Steam Engine & Fair Organ RallyThe Glorious 55th01765 689569www.mashamsteamrally.com

Sunday 19 July4Delightful Dentdale

10:30 to 15:30Meet: Dent Village Car Park LA10 5QLJoin our Dales Volunteers on this lovely 6.5 mile (10.5km) walk, climbing through beautiful Flintergill

and onto the Occupation Road with spectacular views of Dentdale. It then heads gently back along the Dales Way through meadows alongside the River Dee. Adult £6, under 18s free.01969 [email protected]/guided-walks

Sunday 19 July2Malham Moor - Norsemen,

Monks, Drovers & Others11:20 to 15:20Meet: Malham Tarn (Water Sinks) car park BD23 4DJ A moderate 4½ mile (7½ km) walk, hearing about the Bronze Age people, Romans, Norsemen, monks and drovers who have left their mark on the landscape. See Bronze Age burial sites, an ancient trackway, a seventeenth century farmhouse, and hear about the drovers who held a huge cattle fair on the moor. Adult £6, under 18s free.01729 [email protected]/guided-walks

Monday 20 JulyIngleton Y3P 12hr Challenge 06:00 to 19:00For details, see 16 March.

Tuesday 21 JulyDrystone Walling Demonstration 11:00 to 15:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTFor details, see 7 April.

Tuesday 21 JulyHands-on History - Anglo-Saxon Brooches13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT

Themed crafts for children. Have a go at making Anglo-Saxon brooches. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Wednesday 22 JulyPatchwork Demonstration13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join our volunteers in the textile gallery for a demonstration of patchwork techniques and find out how to make simple felt designs. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk



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Fell races have long been a feature of local shows (Stephen Garnett Photography)


Thursday 23 JulyGo Wild!11:00 to 15:00Near Malham National Park Centre BD23 4DAFor details, see 26 May.

Thursday 23 JulyPrinting Demonstration with Hester Cox13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTFor details, see 16 July.

Friday 24 to Sunday 26 JulyLeyburn 1940s Weekend08:00 to 17:00Leyburn DL8 5DQDancing, entertainment, vintage stalls, a great atmosphere for all the family.07817 [email protected]

Friday 24 to Monday 27 JulyMalhamdale: Family Wildlife Explorers08:00 to 17:00Malham Tarn Field Centre BD24 9PUJourney into, through, and around spectacular scenery on this course with experienced tutors, and see some of the rarest wildlife along the way. www.field-studies-council.org

Friday 24 JulyIn the Kitchen - Dairy Days11:00 to 15:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTJoin us in our traditional farmhouse kitchen where Mrs H, will explain dairying processes, such as butter and cheese making. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountryisdemuseum.org.uk

Saturday 25 JulySedbergh Artisan Market09:30 to 15:00For details, see 25 April.

Saturday 25 July2Secret Squirrel

10:30 to 13:00/14:00 to 16:30Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTFor details, see 12 April.

Saturday 25 JulyEvery Barn Tells a Story13:00 to 16:00Keld Resource Centre DL11 6LJA guided walk from Keld to Angram and back exploring the history behind the many barns in Upper Swaledale. £5.07790 [email protected]

Saturday 25 JulyThe Brothers Grimm19:30 to 22:00Grassington Town Hall BD23 5AZCome along to hear Adrian and John’s whimsical take on life through music, poetry and comedy. £12.50.01756 770350/[email protected]

Sunday 26 JulyWestmorland Dales DayKirkby StephenA full day of events for all ages including an arts and craft fair, artisan market, classic cars and organised walks/runs. 017683 [email protected]

Sunday 26 July2Lead Mining around Langthwaite

13:30 to 16:30Meet: Red Lion, Langthwaite, Richmond DL11 6REEnjoy an interesting 3 mile (4.8 km) walk led by experienced volunteers to explore the remains of the lead miining industry in Arkengarthdale from the Roman period to the twentieth century. Adult £6, under 18s free.01748 [email protected]/guided-walks

Monday 27 JulyY3P Training & Recce Days09:00 to 18:00For details, see 27 April

Tuesday 28 JulyMeet the MakerDales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 7 April.

Tuesday 28 JulyDrystone Walling Demonstration11:00 to 15:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTFor details, see 7 April.

Tuesday 28 JulyHands-on History - Roman Sweets13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Food-based activities for children. We’ll make and taste Roman Sweets using dates, honey and spices. We’ll also explore the trade links and diets in Roman Britain. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Wednesday 29 JulyKnitting Stick Demonstration 08:00 to 17:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTFor details, see 8 April.

Wednesday 29 July3Waterfalls & Views around

the Head of Wharfedale11:00 to 14:00Meet: Buckden car park BD23 5JAJoin us for a lovely 6 mile (10 km) walk along the river and up Cray Gill with its waterfalls. We’ll then take the path around the head of Wharfedale with wonderful views down this glaciated valley, visiting Hubberholme with its ancient inn and associations with J B Priestley. Adult £6, under 18s free.01756 [email protected]/guided-walks

Thursday 30 JulyPrinting Demonstration with Hester Cox13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTFor details, see 16 July.

Thursday 30 JulyChamber Music Concert - Quartet for the End of Time19:30 to 21:30St Andrew’s Church, Aysgarth DL8 3SRFour international soloists come together to perform Messiaen’s incredible quartet.. Adult £15, child/conc £1. 01969 663026concerts@wensleydaleconcertseries.co.ukwww.wensleydaleconcertseries.co.uk

Friday 31 July to Sunday 2 AugustYorkshire Festival of StorySettleExperience the power of story with celebrity guests, award-winning storytellers and captivating

performances in unexpected venues. 05603 845 [email protected]

Friday 31 JulyFun Fridays - Felting13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Drop in activity using wet felting techniques to make your own picture of wildlife, or design your own woodland scene. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

August

Saturday 1 AugustYorkshire Day Meet the MakerAysgarth Falls National Park Centre DL8 3THCome and celebrate Yorkshire Day with us by meeting a local producer and sampling some wonderful Yorkshire produce.01969 [email protected]

Saturday 1 to Sunday 2 AugustThe Queen’s Regiment10:00 to 17:00Skipton Castle BD23 1AWSee the regiment prepare for battle against the 1715 Jacobite Rising. Castle admission applies.01756 [email protected]

Saturday 1 AugustHigh Seat, Lady’s Pillar & Little Sleddale10:30 to 15:30Keld Resource Centre DL11 6LJThis 9 mile walk follows the ridge between Swaledale and Mallerstang, with great views. £5.07790 [email protected]

Sunday 2 August3Sunnyside and Moneyside

13:30 to 16:30Meet: Dent car park LA10 5QLFor details, see 2 May.

Monday 3 AugustGuided Walks & Talks of the Yorkshire Dales 09:00 to 13:00For details, see 6 April.

Monday 3 AugustNight Navigation20:00 to 22:30For details, see 6 April.

Tuesday 4 AugustDrystone Walling Demonstration11:00 to 15:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTFor details, see 7 April.

Tuesday 4 AugustHands-on History - Print a Yorkshire Dales Meadow13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join artist Hester Cox and help to create a printed meadow. You’ll learn how to make simple stamps of the flowers, grasses, insects and birds that you find in the beautiful haymeadows of the Yorkshire Dales, then print a card to take home. Included in museum admission.01969 666210


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Wednesday 5 to Monday 24 AugustSettle Photographic Group Town TrailSettleMembers’ images will be displayed in the windows of local shops and businesses ahead of the group’s annual exhibition in Clapham..015242 [email protected]

Wednesday 5 AugustOGUG Taster Rock Climbing 10:00 to 14:00Ingleton LA6 3EBFor details, see 1 July

Wednesday 5 AugustDen Building & Geocaching in Upper Wharfedale11:00 to 14:30Buckden BD23 5JAFor details, see 27 May.

Wednesday 5 August3The Malham Landscape Trail

11:15 to 15:15Meet: Malham National Park Centre BD23 4DAFor details, see 15 April.

Wednesday 5 AugustSpinning Demonstration13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTJoin our volunteers in the textile gallery to see how sheep fleece is spun into wool yarn using a spinning wheel, and how Yorkshire buttons are made from wool. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Thursday 6 AugustGo Wild!Near Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre DL8 3THCome along and get stuck in to our nature-based activities, and learn about our amazing countryside and the plants and animals that live here. Practical drop-in sessions with lots of science and crafty stuff for 5 to 12 year olds. Free - children must be accompanied by an adult.01969 [email protected]/go-wild

Thursday 6 AugustPrinting Demonstration with Hester Cox13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTFor details, see 16 July.

Friday 7 AugustFun Fridays - Bush craft13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Drop-in to whittle a stick and cook treats over an open fire. Learn how to make and cook damper bread. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Saturday 8 to Sunday 16 AugustKettlewell Scarecrow FestivalKettlewell BD23 5QZRunning for 26 years, come along and experience one of the original, biggest and best in the UK. From famous celebrities and sports stars to topical characters

and the downright quirky, there are plenty of scarecrows to spot in every nook and cranny.www.kettlewellscarecrowfestival.co.uk

Saturday 8 to Sunday 9 AugustHousehold 163510:00 to 17:00Skipton Castle BD23 1AW

Journey back to the 17th century and see a glimpse of Skipton Castle’s household life. Castle admission applies.01756 [email protected]

Saturday 8 AugustSedbergh Woodland Open Day10:00 to 16:00Low Branthwaites, Sedbergh LA10 5JRThis drop-in event is a chance to explore the charity’s newest supporter woodland. Free - donations welcome.0300 456 [email protected]

Saturday 8 August3Scenic Swaledale

10:30 to 15:30Meet: Reeth National Park Centre DL11 6ARJoin our experienced Dales Volunteers on this delightful 5 ½ mile (8.5 km) walk to discover the local historical, industrial and cultural heritage, whilst enjoying the outstanding scenery of this beautiful part of Swaledale. Adult £6, under 18s free.01748 [email protected]/guided-walks

Saturday 8 AugustLittondale Fete13:00 to 17:00Amerdale Hall, Arncliffe BD23 5QDAn afternoon of entertainment for all the family, including Skipton Brass Band, fancy dress and a strongman & woman competition. 01756 [email protected]

Sunday 9 AugustWest Burton Chapel Anniversary with Reeth Band18:30 to 21:00West Burton DL8 4JXRev Melanie Reed takes the service in celebration of the chapel’s 122nd year.01969 [email protected]

Monday 10 AugustNavigation for Novices 09:00 to 13:00For details, see 11 May.

Monday 10 AugustPond Dipping at Malham Tarn10:00 to 11:30Malham Tarn BD24 9PTBecome an aquatic explorer on this ranger-led walk round the National Nature Reserve looking for wildlife.. £[email protected]

Monday 10 AugustNavigation Refresher 14:00 to 18:00For details, see 11 May.


Tuesday 11 AugustHands-on History - Wash Days13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Have a go with dolly tubs, washboards and mangles and see how the laundry was done in the 19th century. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Wednesday 12 AugustIntro to Rock Climbing Outdoors 09:00 to 13:00IngletonFor details, see 8 April.

Wednesday 12 August4Barbon to Casterton Round

10:30 to 16:00Meet: Barbon Village Hall LA6 2LLJoin us on this pleasant low-level 8 mile (12.9 km) walk taking in fields and quiet country lanes in the valley of the River Lune, with lovely views across to the hills. Points of interest include the Bronte sisters’ connection to Casterton, the country houses of Barbon Manor, Casterton Hall and Whelprigg, the Roman road from Ribchester to Carlisle, and the dismantled railway. You may wish to end your walk with a visit to Barbon Church, believed to date back to the 12th century, or Barbon Inn, a 17th century coaching house. Adult £6, under 18s free.01969 [email protected]/guided-walks

Wednesday 12 AugustKnitting Stick Demonstration13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 8 April.

Wednesday 12 AugustAbseiling 14:00 to 17:00IngletonFor details, see 8 April.

Thursday 13 AugustThe Medieval Tavern19:30 to 22:00Bolton Castle DL8 4ETJoin the minstrels in their tavern for an evening of medieval music and tales. Adult £12, child/conc £10.07931 357618medievalmusicinthedales@gmail.comwww.medievalmusicinthedales.co.uk

Thursday 13 AugustLaura Cortese & the Dance Cards20:00 to 22:30Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QTFolk instrumentalists perform an adventurous and stylish mix. Adult £14/16, child £7/8.01748 [email protected]



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Friday 14 to Friday 21 AugustCraven Pothole Club Gaping Gill Winch Meet09:00 to 17:00Gaping GillA exciting chance to visit the extensive caves situated 100metres under the moorland at the annual public winch meet. £[email protected]

Friday 14 AugustFun Fridays - Leaf Art 13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTDrop-in activity collecting beautiful leaves from around the museum, then using them to print pictures and cards. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Saturday 15 to Sunday 16 August12th Century Knights10:00 to 17:00Skipton Castle BD23 1AWHear the walls echo to the sounds of swords and shields from re-enactors, and see knights display their prowess. Castle admission applies.01756 [email protected]

Saturday 15 August Coffee Morning10:00 to 12:00Reeth Evangelical Congregational Church DL11 6TEFor details, see 21 March.

Saturday 15 August3Barns, Walls & Bridges

13:30 to 16:00Meet: Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTFor details, see 30 June.

Tuesday 18 AugustBushcraft Basics at Malham Tarn10:00 to 12:30Malham Tarn BD24 9PTA bushcraft adventure led by rangers. Cook on a camp fire, build a den and create wild art. £5. [email protected]


Tuesday 18 AugustHands-on History - Prehistoric Coil Pots13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTThemed crafts for children. Have a go at making prehistoric coil pots with clay. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Wednesday 19 AugustMeet the MakerGrassington National Park Centre BD23 5LBChat to a local producer and sample their wares at this free event.01756 [email protected]

Wednesday 19 AugustPatchwork Demonstration13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 22 July.

Wednesday 19 August2The Craven Limeworks -

A Little-known Archaeological Gem14:00 to 16:00Meet: Stainforth car park BD24 9QDA fascinating 3 mile (5 km) stroll to the site of the Craven Limeworks with its Hoffmann Kiln where quicklime was produced on an industrial scale. This is one of the area’s best kept archaeological secrets and has to be seen to be believed. Bring a torch! Well-behaved dogs welcome, but must be on short (2m) fixed leads. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01729 [email protected]/guided-walks

Wednesday 19 AugustThe Bats of Hudswell Woods20:00 to 22:00Meet: Round Howe car park DL10 4TJA 1 mile walk at dusk to learn about our special nocturnal woodlanders. Booking essential. £5. [email protected]

Thursday 20 AugustBrough Agricultural ShowPopping Lane, Kaber CA17 4EFA true local agricultural show with classes for sheep, horses and ponies, gymkhana and poultry. Adult £7, child £2.017683 [email protected]

Winning smiles: young handlers at a traditional Dales agricultural show (Stephen Garnett Photography)


Thursday 20 AugustGo Wild!Near Malham National Park Centre BD23 4DAFor details, see 26 May.

Friday 21 AugustFun Fridays - Close-up with Creepy Crawlies13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTDrop-in activity using a magnifying glass to identify what you can find living in the woods, plus bug-themed crafts. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Saturday 22 AugustGargrave Show Eshton Hall, Gargrave BD23 3QQA great country show for all with plenty of attractions, including cattle, sheep, show jumping and fell races. www.gargraveshow.org.uk

Saturday 22 AugustSedbergh Artisan Market09:30 to 15:00For details, see 25 April.

Saturday 22 AugustGuitar Recital - Scott Bradley19:30 to 21:30Carperby Village Institute DL8 4DAPerforming works by Sanz, Bach, Albeniz, Villa-Lobos, Tarrega and more. Adult £15, child/conc £1.01969 663026concerts@wensleydaleconcertseries.co.ukwww.wensleydaleconcertseries.co.uk

Sunday 23 AugustBlacksmith for a DayBroadrake, Chapel-le-dale LA6 3AXLearn basic blacksmithing skills with tutor Adrian Wood, including points, spirals and decorative markings, and make a key ring and a dragon hook. £100. 015242 [email protected]

Sunday 23 August3Dairy Days Carperby Walk

11:00 to 16:30Meet: The Wheatsheaf Inn, Carperby DL8 4DFJoin us on this 7 mile (10.8 km) walk covering thousands of years of dairying history and with a spectacular castle at its heart. It starts in Carperby, heads out across medieval field systems to Castle Bolton, then returns via the moor with its remains of prehistoric farming. Adult £6, under 18s free.01969 [email protected]/guided-walks

Sunday 23 AugustTraditional Rugmaking Demonstration11:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTFor details, see 12 April.

Monday 24 AugustIngleton Y3P 12hr Challenge 06:00 to 19:00For details, see 16 March.

Monday 24 to Friday 28 AugustLandscape Adventures in Watermedia16:00 to 15:00Malham Tarn Field Centre BD24 9PUImmerse yourself in the scenery, learn techniques to bring vitality and strength to your painting, and be inspired as you watch your art progress on this course.www.field-studies-council.org

Tuesday 25 AugustMeet the MakerDales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 7 April.

Tuesday 25 AugustDrystone Walling Demonstration 11:00 to 15:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTFor details, see 7 April.

Tuesday 25 AugustHands-on History - Roman Mosaics13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Themed crafts for children. Have a go at making your own Roman mosaics coaster. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Wednesday 26 August3Discover Orton Scar

13:00 to 16:30Meet: Small car park, Orton market square CA10 3RUFor details, see 12 July.

Wednesday 26 AugustKnitting Stick Demonstration13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTFor details see, 8 April

Wednesday 26 AugustMills in the Dales14:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT An illustrated talk by Tony Keates. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Wednesday 26 AugustThe Bats of Upper Wharfedale20:00 to 22:00Buckden car park BD23 5JAA 2 mile walk at dusk to see, hear and learn a bit more about these special nocturnal creatures. Booking essential. £5. 01729 [email protected]

Thursday 27 AugustAdults & Kids Go Wild!Grassington National Park Centre BD23 5LBNot just for the kids! Come along and get stuck in to our farming-based activities. Have a go at butter making (and take your own freshly made butter home) and learn about our farming history. Practical drop-in sessions with lots of science and crafty stuff for 5 to 12 year olds. Free - children must be accompanied by an adult.01756 [email protected]/go-wild

Thursday 27 AugustThe Medieval Tavern19:30 to 22:00Bolton Castle DL8 4ETFor details, see13 August.

Thursday 27 August1Bats around Aysgarth Falls

20:00 to 22:00Meet: Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre DL8 3THLove bats? Come on a short 1 mile (1.6km) walk looking for bats around Aysgarth Falls and Freeholders’ Wood with Tony from our wildlife team. We will walk down to the river and through the woods to discover where our bats like to fly and to learn more about these wonderful animals. Bring a torch. This event will

be cancelled in the event of wet weather and high winds. Adult £6, under 18s free.01969 [email protected]/guided-walks

Friday 28 AugustIn the Kitchen - Preserves11:00 to 15:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join us in our traditional farmhouse kitchen, where Mrs H will explain the methods of preserving foods, such as pickling and salting. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Friday 28 AugustFun Fridays - Bug Badges13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTDrop-in event to design and make bug badges. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Saturday 29 AugustWensleydale ShowThe traditional Dales agricultural show celebrates its 106th birthday. Featuring competitive events for sheep, cattle, horses and poultry, plus horticultural and handicraft classes. wensleydaleshow.org.uk

Saturday 29 AugustMalham ShowHeld annually in the heart of beautiful Malhamdale, this traditional agricultural and family country show has been taking place for over 100 years. Events include a dog show, fell races, egg throwing contests and children’s sports, plus a fantastic selection of food vendors. £10, under 16s free. www.malhamshow.co.uk

Saturday 29 to Monday 31 AugustThe Yorkshire Highwayman10:00 to 17:00Skipton Castle BD23 1AWJohn Nevison was a famous late 17th century Yorkshire highwayman who robbed the length of the Great North Road. Castle admission applies.01756 [email protected]

Saturday 29 to Monday 31 AugustSettle Photographic Group Annual Exhibition10:00 to 17:00Clapham Village Hall LA2 8HRFree - donations welcome. 015242 [email protected]



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Saturday 29 AugustIn the Footsteps of Ella Pontefract10:00 to 15:00Keld Resource Centre DL11 6LJA 5 mile guided walk taken by Ella Pontefract and Marie Hartley in their book Swaledale, stopping for readings. Weather permitting, there is an optional visit to Swinner Gill Kirk. Returning via a wire-rope bridge over the River Swale. £5.07790 [email protected]

Sunday 30 August3Secrets of Lower Malhamdale

11:45 to 16:15Meet: Malham National Park Centre BD23 4DAA 6 mile (10 km) guided walk learning about the source of the River Aire, limestone, the tragic men of Hanlith, a Dales cathedral’s watery grave, a dissenter community, a Civil War battle, early industry and wildlife. Taking in the settlements of Airton, Kirkby Malham and Hanlith, following the Pennine Way with views back to Malham Cove and Gordale Scar.01729 [email protected]/guided-walks

Sunday 30 AugustVillage Songs of Praise15:00 to 16:00Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QTWith Reeth Brass Band, on the village green or Memorial Hall if wet. Free - donations welcome. 01748 [email protected]

September

Tuesday 1 SeptemberKilnsey Show & Sports09:00 to 19:00Kilnsey BD23 5PSA taste of life in the countryside. Keenly contested

sheep, cattle, horse and riding classes, finishing with harness racing. Sheepdog trials, produce, handicrafts, flower arrangements, walking sticks, vintage tractors, drystone walling. Up to 100 trade stands and a food hall with cookery master-classes. Adult £12, child £2. 01756 [email protected]

Tuesday 1 SeptemberHands-on History - Georgian Willow Pattern13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTThemed crafts for children. Design your own willow pattern based on a story you have made up or know. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Tuesday 1 September2Old Gang Mines

13:30 to 16:30Meet: Surrender Bridge (SD989998)For details, see 6 June.

Wednesday 2 SeptemberMuker ShowA small and friendly traditional agriculture and horticultural show blessed with an enviable location - the meadows of Muker - with stunning views up and down the dale. Adult £7, child £5.www.mukershow.co.uk

Wednesday 2 SeptemberOGUG Taster Rock Climbing 10:00 to 14:00Ingleton LA6 3EBFor details, see 1 July.

Wednesday 2 SeptemberPatchwork Demonstration13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 22 July.

Wednesday 2 SeptemberThe Bats of Malham Tarn20:00 to 22:00Malham Tarn BD24 9PTTake a walk and learn about our special nocturnal neighbours, listening to their conversations using bat detectors. Booking essential. £[email protected]

Thursday 3 SeptemberThe Last Years of the Arkengarthdale Lead Mines14:00 to 15:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTAn illustrated talk by expert David Carlisle using archive materials and ledgers from 1896-1930. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Friday 4 to Sunday 6 SeptemberOur Yorkshire: Landscape Studies in the Style of David Hockney16:00 to 15:00Malham Tarn Field Centre BD24 9PUExplore the local landscape each morning taking photographs and making fast sketches, followed by an afternoon and evening creating finished colour drawings, with particular reference to David Hockney’s ‘My Yorkshire’ series. www.field-studies-council.org Saturday 5 SeptemberPainting with the Landscape10:00 to 17:00Malham Tarn Field Centre BD24 9PUDevelop your painting skills in a relaxing, supportive environment.www.field-studies-council.org

Saturday 5 SeptemberQuilting through the Ages13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTJoin Kate Trusson for a demonstration, plus the

Brie-lliant! The fourth Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival takes place from 12-20 September


chance to look at some of the quilts in the collection and see various quilt making methods. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Sunday 6 September4Barbon to Casterton Round

10:30 to 16:00Meet: Barbon Village Hall LA6 2LLFor details, see 12 August.

Sunday 6 SeptemberMoorcock Show 202010:30 to 16:30Off A684 Sedbergh/Hawes Road DL8 3LSA traditional Yorkshire Dales sheep show, where you can see the best of the local breeds. £5. 01969 [email protected]

Sunday 6 SeptemberTraditional Rugmaking Demonstration11:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTFor details, see 12 April.

Monday 7 SeptemberGuided Walks & Talks of the Yorkshire Dales 09:00 to 13:00For details, see 6 April.

Monday 7 SeptemberNight Navigation20:00 to 22:30IngletonFor details, see 6 April.

Tuesday 8 September1Hawes Town Trail


Wednesday 9 SeptemberIntro to Rock Climbing Outdoors Ingleton09:00 to 13:00For details, see 8 April.

Wednesday 9 September3Scenic Sedbergh Circular

10:30 to 16:00Meet: Sedbergh TIC LA10 5ADFor details, see 14 June.

Wednesday 9 SeptemberAbseiling Ingleton14:00 to 17:00For details, see 8 April.

Wednesday 9 September1Bats around Grassington

20:00 to 22:00Grassington National Park Centre BD23 5LBLove bats? Come on a short walk looking with Tony from our wildlife team down to the river and around the village to discover where our bats like to fly and to learn more about these wonderful animals. Bring a torch. This event will be cancelled in the event of wet weather and high winds.01756 [email protected]/guided-walks

Thursday 10 SeptemberQuarries, Delfs and Stone-Working in the Pennine Dales14:00 to 15:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTAn illustrated talk by Dr. David Johnson. Included in

museum admission. 01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Thursday 10 SeptemberSharpening Skills for Spoon CarversBroadrake, Chapel-le-dale LA6 3AXTutor Steve Tomlin will guide you through the best techniques and systems to keep your spoon carving tools in order. £85.015242 [email protected]

Friday 11 SeptemberImprovers Spoon CarvingBroadrake, Chapel-le-dale LA6 3AXThe perfect workshop to follow on from the beginner’s class; refresh your skills safely and efficiently. £85. 015242 [email protected]

Friday 11 to Sunday 13 SeptemberMedieval Music in the DalesBolton Castle DL8 4ETA glorious weekend of wonderful music, with concerts, workshops, and exhibitions. Adult £25, child £10. 07931 357618medievalmusicinthedales@gmail.comwww.medievalmusicinthedales.co.uk

Saturday 12 SeptemberLegacy of the Kearton Brothers14:00 to 16:00Keld ChapelInformative talk and exhibition on the life and legacy of Richard and Cherry Kearton, from their childhoods in Thwaite, where they developed their interest in the natural world, to becoming celebrated pioneers of wildlife photography.07790 [email protected]

Sunday 13 SeptemberBlacksmith for a DayBroadrake, Chapel-le-dale LA6 3AXFor details, see 23 August.

Sunday 13 SeptemberAn Introduction to Collagraph Printmaking10:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT

Join printmaker Hester as she demonstrates some simple and effective techniques for making collagraph plates before working one-to-one with participants to help them develop their own design. Booking essential. £50.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Sunday 13 SeptemberHardraw Scar Brass Band Festival10:00Hardraw, Hawes DL8 3LZTaking place in what is probably the most spectacular setting for any such event. Brass bands present short concerts throughout the day and are judged both on the standard of their music and on the programme selection. www.yhbba.org.uk

Sunday 13 SeptemberA Woolly Wander Experience 10:30 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 17 May.

Monday 14 SeptemberNavigation for Novices09:00 to 13:00IngletonFor details, see 11 May.

Monday 14 SeptemberNavigation Refresher14:00 to 18:00IngletonFor details, see 11 May.

Saturday 12 to Saturday 20 September

Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival 2020

Now in its 4th year and set to be as brie-lliant as ever, our celebration of cheese (and much

more) features a week of delicious events throughout the Yorkshire Dales National Park

and its neighbour, the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The festival will open with a bang on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September at the

Wensleydale Creamery, Hawes. This free two-day event at the home of Wallace and

Gromit’s favourite nibble will feature tastings, pairings, and cheese and butter making

demonstrations, as well as hosting over 30 local producers of cheese, bread, gin, chocolate

and more showcasing their wares.

‘The Final Bite’ at the Dales Countryside Museum on Sunday 20 September will close this

year’s celebration of our magnificent local produce. The farmers market style mini-festival

will also offer fun activities such as a workshop where you can learn how to needlefelt

mice!

Find out more at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/cheese-festival



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Tuesday 15 SeptemberDairy Days - Taste the Past13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTPop in to find out how cheese and butter were made at home in a traditional Dales` farmhouse. Learn the difference between rennet and whey, and see a demonstration of butter making. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Wednesday 16 to Thursday 17 SeptemberSquare Willow BasketsBroadrake, Chapel-le-dale LA6 3AXTutor Phil Bradley will guide the group through all the processes to make sure that everyone masters the traditional basketry weaves and different stages for a square basket construction. £145. 015242 [email protected]

Wednesday 16 SeptemberThe History Wardrobe - Lucy Adlington & Meridith Towne14:00 to 17:00Kettlewell Village Hall BD23 5QXThis stunning fashion presentation celebrates the life and times of queen of crime, Agatha Christie, with dazzling art deco fashions and the added twist of a mystery to solve. £20. 01756 770350/[email protected]

Thursday 17 SeptemberStamp Making Workshop13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join printmaker Hester Cox and learn how to create your own hand printed stamps and transform your drawings into designs perfect for cards, gift tags and scrapbooking. £30.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Friday 18 to Sunday 20 SeptemberWriting the Wild16:00 to 15:00Malham Tarn Field Centre BD24 9PUCreative writing course investigating the relationship between landscape and narrative.www.field-studies-council.org

Friday 18 to Sunday 20 SeptemberWalking and Wellbeing16:00 to 15:00Malham Tarn Field Centre BD24 9PUFor details, see 10 July.

Friday 18 SeptemberVernacular Buildings of Wensleydale19:30Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT An illustrated talk by David Cook from Yorkshire Vernacular Buildings Study Group. Part of the Friends of the Museum annual lecture programme. Free - donations welcome.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Friday 18 SeptemberRant20:00 to 22:30Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QTFour of Scotland’s finest fiddle players. Adult £15/17, child £7.50/8.50.01748 [email protected]

Saturday 19 to Sunday 27 SeptemberRichmond Walking & Book FestivalEnjoy nine days of walks in the northern Yorkshire Dales and evening author events in Richmond town.01748 824 [email protected]

Saturday 19 to Sunday 20 SeptemberSedbergh SheepfestSedbergh People’s Hall LA10 5DQSedbergh’s celebration of all things ovine returns to take over Main Street and Farfield Mill, for a weekend of community art and street entertainment. 07722 [email protected]

Saturday 19 SeptemberSedbergh Artisan Market09:30 to 15:00For details, see 25 April.

Saturday 19 SeptemberAn Introduction to Hooked Rug Making 11:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTLearn about the traditional craft of rag rug making using the hooked rug technique, and create a design based on the Dales landscape. Booking essential. £65.01969 [email protected]

Saturday 19 SeptemberPiano Recital - Philip Sharp19:30 to 21:30St Andrew’s Church, Aysgarth DL8 3SRMusic by Bach/Busoni, Brahms, Ligeti, Chopin. Adult £15, child/conc £1. 01969 663026concerts@wensleydaleconcertseries.co.ukwww.wensleydaleconcertseries.co.uk

Sunday 20 SeptemberThe Final Bite10:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Celebrating local produce in a farmers’ market style with local cheese, ale and gin and crafts, and our brilliant local food producers. There will also be live butter making demonstrations. Free.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Sunday 20 September4The Landscape of Crummackdale & Moughton

10:30 to 15:00Meet: Horton-in-Ribblesdale Railway Station BD24 0HEA 7 mile (11 km) walk to little-known Crummackdale with its fascinating geology and ancient settlement sites. See folded rocks, an unconformity and a fossil waterfall. We will return over the lower part of Moughton’s limestone plateau. Adult £6, under 18s free.01729 [email protected]/guided-walks

Sunday 20 September2Whey Hey!

13:00 to 16:00Meet: Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Dip into ‘The Final Bite’ event at the Museum as part of the 2020 Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival, then head out on a 2.5 mile (4 km) guided walk, calling at the Wensleydale Creamery before making your way along the Pennine Way to Hardraw. We’ll visit a farm to learn about the history of milking in the National Park and providing milk to the Creamery and, depending on the length of the Museum visit and talk, we’ll return either via Simonstone and Sedbusk or the Pennine Way. Adult £6, under 18s free.

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Monday 21 SeptemberNidderdale ShowPateley BridgeTraditional Dales agricultural show in the picturesque surroundings of Bewerley Park. Browse a display of the finest livestock, produce and crafts. www.nidderdaleshow.co.uk

Wednesday 23 September2Leadmining on Grassington Moor

13:30 to 16:30Meet: Yarnbury Moor Lane BD23 5EQFor details, see 21 June.

Saturday 26 to Sunday 27 SeptemberYarndaleSkipton Auction Mart BD23 1UD Yarndale brings together over 200 talented creative exhibitors selling yarn, books and craft kits. With demos, workshops and rare breed sheep. £13 (£15 on door). www.yarndale.co.uk

Saturday 26 to Sunday 27 SeptemberMasham Sheep FairMashamAn action packed programme with sheep shows, sheep racing, craft market and sheepdog demos.www.mashamsheepfair.com

Saturday 26 SeptemberJohn Tams & Barry Coope20:00 to 22:30Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QTA fantastic live performance from ‘War Horse’ music consultant John, and Barry from folk trio Coope, Boyes and Simpson. Adult £16/18, child £8/9.01748 [email protected]

Sunday 27 September2Secret Squirrel

10:30 to 13:00/14:00 to 16:30Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTFor details, see 12 April.

October

Saturday 3 OctoberYoung Archaeologists’ Club Taster Session10:00 to 12:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTFor details, see 4 April.

Sunday 4 OctoberTea & Memories - Silver Sunday 12:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTLet our object handling collection inspire your memories, listen to oral history recordings, and see some of our photographic archives. Part of Silver Sunday - a national day celebrating older people. Included in museum admission. Free entry for over 60s.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Monday 5 OctoberGuided Walks & Talks of the Yorkshire Dales 09:00 to 13:00For details, see 6 April.

Monday 5 OctoberNight Navigation20:00 to 22:30IngletonFor details, see 6 April.


Friday 9 OctoberLeveret20:00 to 22:30Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QTA unique collaboration between three of England’s finest folk musicians - Andy Cutting, Sam Sweeney and Rob Harbron. Adult £15/17, child £7.50/8.50. 01748 [email protected]

Saturday 10 October3The Ribble and its Leaping Salmon

11:45 to 14:30Meet: Stainforth car park BD24 9QDA 4 mile (6.4 km) walk along the River Ribble. We will discuss the industries which depended on the river in the past and visit the Craven Limeworks and Langcliffe, a quiet village with a violent past. The walk finishes at Stainforth Force where, with luck, we will see salmon leaping up the waterfall. Adult £6, under 18s free.01729 [email protected]/guided-walks

Thursday 15 OctoberCarved Fan BirdsBroadrake, Chapel-le-dale LA6 3AXLearn greenwood carving with tutor Steve Tomlin on this full day workshop, with time to embed the different cuts for these charming, intricate bird decorations. £85. 015242 [email protected]

Friday 16 OctoberJohn Thwaite: Wensleydale’s Finest Dialect Poet19:30Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTAn illustrated talk by local journalist Andrew Fagg. Free - donations welcome.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Saturday 17 October to Sunday 1 NovemberSpooky Repurposed, Reused & ReclaimedHalloween TrailFreeholders’ Wood, Aysgarth Falls DL8 3THDo the spooky scavenger hunt and find some skeleton leaves and traces of midnight hunters - but be careful, you might get spooked! Free. 01969 [email protected]

Saturday 17 October3The Ribble and its Leaping Salmon

13:30 to 16:30Meet: Stainforth car park BD24 9QDFor details, see 10 October.

Saturday 17 OctoberThe Royal Northern College of Music19:30 to 21:30Grassington Town Hall BD23 5AZBy popular demand, the young musicians of the RNCM return to perform an autumn concert. £12.01756 770350/[email protected]

Thursday 22 OctoberHimmerland20:00 to 22:30Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QTFolk meets jazz meets world music. Adult £14/16, child £7/801748 [email protected]

Saturday 24 OctoberNight Sky Walk at Malham Tarn19:00 to 21:00Malham Tarn BD24 9PTJoin us to look at the night sky with an expert. Take a journey to explore our local star, the Sun, together with eight planets and learn about their moons. Booking essential. £5.01729 [email protected]

Tuesday 27 OctoberNeedle Felting - Pumpkin10:15 to 13:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTJoin Kate of `That’s Sew Ewe` to make a 3D pumpkin. Suitable for children aged 8 and over. Booking essential. £35.07866 [email protected]

Wednesday 28 OctoberHalloween Biscuit Decorating10:00 to 15:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Come and decorate a Halloween biscuit. £1 (or free with a Firebox Café receipt). Museum admission applies.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Wednesday 28 OctoberDen Building & Geocaching in Upper Wharfedale11:00 to 14:30Buckden BD23 5JAFor details, see 27 May.

Wednesday 28 OctoberGo Wild!11:00 to 15:00Near Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre DL8 3THFor details, see 6 August.

Thursday 29 OctoberA Taste in Time Experience with Pickles10:00 to 15:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTHave a go at making pickles using original recipes, and taste them with locally sourced oatcakes or warm bread. Plus a visit to the Raydale Preserves factory to see how chutneys and preserves are made. Booking essential. £35.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Friday 30 OctoberHands-on History - Cave Painting13:00 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Themed crafts for children. Have a go at cave painting, looking at examples and trying different methods. Included in museum admission.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Saturday 31 OctoberPasta Making in Keld14:00 to 16:00Keld Resource Centre DL11 6LJFor details, see 21 March.

November

Monday 2 NovemberGuided Walks & Talks of the Yorkshire Dales09:00 to 13:00For details, see 6 April.

Thursday 5 NovemberFamily Fireworks and Bonfire19:00 to 19:30Reeth DL11 6QTVillage bonfire and fireworks display held on the village green. Free (collection taken).www.reethmemorialhall.co.uk

Saturday 7 NovemberYoung Archaeologists’ Club Taster Session10:00 to 12:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTFor details, see 4 April.

Saturday 14 NovemberNature in Printmaking: Drypoint Workshop10:00 to 17:00Malham Tarn Field Centre BD24 9PUExplore the natural history of the Yorkshire Dales through this lovely direct method of printmaking with local printmaker Hester Cox. www.field-studies-council.org

Saturday 14 NovemberNight Sky Walk at Malham Tarn19:00 to 21:00Malham Tarn BD24 9PTFor details, see 24 October.

Saturday 14 NovemberUrban Folk Quartet20:00 to 22:30Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QTA sizzling hot ensemble, fusing folk with elements of dub, house and rock. Adult £14/16, child £7/8. 01748 [email protected]

Sunday 15 NovemberNature in Printmaking: Linoprint Workshop10:00 to 17:00Malham Tarn Field Centre BD24 9PUSpend the day learning the basic techniques from printmaker Hester Cox. www.field-studies-council.org

Sunday 15 NovemberLitton Birks Loop Fell Race12:00 to 16:00Meet: Queens Arms, Litton BD23 5QJ4.8 mile (7.7km) fell race with 372m of ascent. A tough climb, followed by a lovely run around Birks Tarn. Entries £6. 01756 [email protected]

Friday 20 NovemberChristmas Calligraphy with Angela Reed13:00 to 16:00Conistone with Kilnsey Hall BD23 5PSLearn the art of calligraphy to add something special to your cards and gifts. £32. 01756 770350/[email protected]



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Friday 20 NovemberIn the Footsteps of Nuns19:30Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTAn illustrated talk by Sandy Carter, development officer at Marrick Priory. Part of the Friends of the Museum annual lecture programme. Free - donations welcome.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Thursday 26 NovemberA Taste in Time Experience with Mincemeat 10:00 to 15:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Learn about the traditional way to make mincemeat, inspired by the museum’s archive recipes. Have a go at making some to take home, and mince pies. Plus a visit to the Raydale Preserves factory to see how chutneys and preserves are made. Booking essential. £35.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Thursday 26 NovemberPeter Knight’s Gigspanner20:00 to 22:30Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QTOne of the most genuinely ground-breaking forces on the British folk scene make their Reeth debut. Adult £16/18, child £8/9.01748 [email protected]

Friday 27 NovemberLate Night Christmas Shopping16:00 to 20:30Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join us for a late-night Christmas shopping event with products created by local artists which would make excellent gifts. Free entry to museum.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Friday 27 NovemberMeet Mother Christmas16:00 to 19:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTCome and meet Mother Christmas on the train and receive a gift. Enjoy a hot chocolate from the Firebox Café. Plus children’s activities and crafts. Booking essential. £8.01969 666210hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Saturday 28 NovemberLittondale Christmas Fair10:00 to 15:00Amerdale Hall, Arncliffe BD23 5QDYour chance to prepare for Christmas away from the High Street with a fine selection of local crafts and produce.01756 [email protected]

Saturday 28 NovemberMeet Mother Christmas10:00 to 12:30/13:30 to 16:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTFor details, see 27 Nov.

December

Tuesday 1 to Sunday 20 DecemberVisit Santa & his MAGICAL reindeer Tan Hill Inn DL11 6EDMeet Santa and his reindeers in his beautiful festive grotto. 01833 [email protected]/tanhillinn

Thursday 3 DecemberChristmas Wreath Making with Ruth HallConistone with Kilnsey Hall BD23 5PSLocal florist Ruth will ensure you leave with a wreath you can be proud of. £27.01756 770350/[email protected]

Friday 4 DecemberBespoke Christmas Hamper Evening17:00 to 20:00Raydale Preserves, Hawes DL8 3UZJoin us for mulled wine and mince pies.01969 [email protected]

Friday 4 DecemberMaire Ni Cathasaigh & Chris Newman19:30 to 22:00The pairing of the doyenne of Irish harpists with one of the UK’s most influential acoustic guitarists for a programme of Christmas and winter music. 01756 770350/[email protected]

Saturday 5 to Sunday 6 DecemberGrassington Dickensian Festival 2020Victorian-themed family fun day out, with entertainment on the bandstand, street theatre, choirs, singers and dancers, as well as plenty of Christmas shopping. 07761 940644grassingtondickensian@gmail.comwww.grassingtondickensian.co.uk

Saturday 5 DecemberChristmas Concert at Malham Cove14:00 to 15:30MalhamCome and be entertained by Skipton Brass Band playing seasonal favourites in the awe-inspiring setting of Malham Cove. [email protected]

Monday 7 DecemberGuided Walks & Talks of the Yorkshire Dales 09:00 to 13:00For details, see 6 April.

Friday 11 DecemberLate Night Christmas Shopping16:00 to 20:30Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 27 November.

Saturday 12 to Sunday 13 DecemberGrassington Dickensian Festival 2020For details, see 5 Dec.

Saturday 12 DecemberSedbergh Artisan Market09:30 to 15:00For details, see 25 April.

Saturday 12 DecemberYoung Archaeologists’ Club Taster Session10:00 to 12:00Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NTFor details, see 4 April.

Thursday 31 December New Year’s Eve18:00 to 02:00Tan Hill Inn DL11 6EDThree course dinner and dancing and a New Year’s Eve Party. 01833 [email protected]/tanhillinn

Friday 1 JanuaryNew Year Fireworks19:00 to 19:30Reeth DL11 6QTFamily firework display on the village green, usually with a barbecue. Free - donations welcome. 01748 [email protected]

Look out! Grassington hosts its annual Dickensian Festival in December (Stephen Garnett Photography)

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