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Date/s:
24 May 2008 -
22 June 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes
24 May 2008 -
22 June 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes
Exhibition - 'The Found Past'
Lawrence Cutting will be exhibiting collages based on found objects in his house.The artist will be giving a talk on his work on the 25th May
between 10am and 12.30. (all exhibitions are free and located in the John Baker hall)
Contact: 01969 666210
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk
More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Date/s:
08 June 2008
Venue:
Askrigg
08 June 2008
Venue:
Askrigg
Askrigg Worton Circular– guided walk.
Askrigg Worton Circular– guided walk, Askrigg church, 1pm to 4.30pm. Telephone 01969 662910.More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Date/s:
13 June 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes.
13 June 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes.
The Victorian Kitchen - the dairy.
The Victorian Kitchen - the dairy. 11am to 4pm. Telephone 01969 666210More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Date/s:
15 June 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes
15 June 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes
Hay Meadows and Minibeasts.
Hay Meadows and Minibeasts, 1pm to 3pm. Telephone 01969 666210.More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Date/s:
15 June 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes
15 June 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes
Introduction to digital photography – computers.
Introduction to digital photography – computers. 10.30am to 4pm. Telephone 01969 666210.More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Date/s:
15 June 2008
Venue:
West Burton
15 June 2008
Venue:
West Burton
Redmire Force and High Lane – guided walk.
Redmire Force and High Lane – guided walk, West Burton village green, 11am to 4.30pm. Telephone 01969 662910.More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Date/s:
15 June 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes.
15 June 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes.
Introduction to digital photography – cameras.
Spend a day learning how to download your pictures to a computer and discover how to improve and manipulate them using Adobe Photoshop Elements. Please bring your camera with cable to connect to the computer, and a USB Memory stick. 10.30am – 4pmUnder 16s to be accompanied, not suitable for under 12s
Booking essential
01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk
More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Date/s:
21 June 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes.
21 June 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes.
House History at Hawes
An afternoon of lectures and case studies – a partnership between the museum and the NYCC County Record Office. 1 – 4.30pm(There will be a charge of £8 for this event to include refreshments)
01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk
More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Date/s:
22 June 2008
Venue:
Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre
22 June 2008
Venue:
Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre
West Burton Circular – guided walk
West Burton Circular – guided walk, Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre, 11am to 3pm. Telephone 01969 662910.More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Date/s:
25 June 2008
Venue:
Dent village
25 June 2008
Venue:
Dent village
Delightful Dentdale – guided walk
Delightful Dentdale – guided walk, Dent village car park, 11am to 4pm. Telephone 01969 666210.More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Date/s:
26 June 2008
Venue:
Mirkpot, Snaizeholme
26 June 2008
Venue:
Mirkpot, Snaizeholme
Wildlife of Snaizeholme – guided walk
Wildlife of Snaizeholme – guided walk, Mirkpot House, 2pm to 4pm. Telephone 01969 666210.More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Date/s:
28 June 2008
Venue:
Hawes
28 June 2008
Venue:
Hawes
Hawes Gala
Annual Hawes Gala. Fancy Dress Parade through Hawes onto the Gala Field. Side shows, children's races, etc etc
Date/s:
28 June 2008 -
17 July 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes.
28 June 2008 -
17 July 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes.
Perspectives of Gayle Mill: An exhibition
Carol Tyler presents: Perspectives of Gayle Mill: An exhibition in words and images, charting some of the hidden stories, aesthetics and restoration of this unique building.Including paintings, wood sculpture, photography and memories.
(exhibitions are free and located in the John Baker hall. Telephone 01969 666210. hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk
More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Date/s:
28 June 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes.
28 June 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes.
Dry stone walling demonstration
Dry stone walling demonstration, 2pm to 4pm. Telephone 01969 666210.More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Date/s:
28 June 2008 -
17 July 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes
28 June 2008 -
17 July 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes
Exhibition “Perspectives of Gayle Mill”
Carol Tyler presents: Perspectives of Gayle Mill: An exhibition in words and images, charting some of the hidden stories, aesthetics and restoration of this unique building(all exhibitions are free and located in the John Baker hall)
01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk
More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Date/s:
01 July 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes
01 July 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes
Spinning a Yarn
Join Friends of DCM who will be spinning in the Museum concourse and explaining rugmaking, weaving, felting and dyeing. 2 – 4pm01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk
More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Date/s:
02 July 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes
02 July 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes
Batwatch discovery walk
Batwatch discovery walk9 – 10.30pm
Join Senior Wildlife Conservation Officer Tim Thom and a Ranger for bat spotting. Wear warm clothing and stout shoes. Bring a torch, midge repellent and a bat detector – if you have one. Booking essential. Telephone 01969 666210. hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk
More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Date/s:
12 July 2008
Venue:
Hawes Community Field
12 July 2008
Venue:
Hawes Community Field
Hawes Midsummer Bash
Open air Rock Concert. Featuring exciting talent and local bandsMore info: www.midsummerbash.co.uk
Date/s:
13 July 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes
13 July 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes
Chainsaw Sculpture Demonstration
Come and watch Andris Bergs create a new wood sculpture. 11am – 4pm. Telephone 01969 662910.hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk
More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Date/s:
18 July 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes
18 July 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes
‘Woodland Walks and Walled Gardens – aspects of gardening in the Yorkshire Dales’
As part of the Friends of the DCM programme Annual “Gift Day” evening with talk by Moira Fulton: ‘Woodland Walks and Walled Gardens – aspects of gardening in the Yorkshire Dales’ 7.30pmTelephone 01969 666210.
More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Date/s:
20 July 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes.
20 July 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes.
Introduction to digital photography
Introduction to digital photography. 10.30am – 4pmLearn to use your camera. Bring along the camera, manual and packed lunch. Under 16s to be accompanied. Not suitable for under 12s. Booking essential. Telephone 01969 666210.
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk
More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Date/s:
23 July 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes
23 July 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes
Batwatch discovery walk
Batwatch discovery walk9 – 10.30pm
Join Senior Wildlife Conservation Officer Tim Thom and a Ranger for bat spotting. Wear warm clothing and stout shoes. Bring a torch, midge repellent and a bat detector – if you have one. Booking essential. Telephone 01969 666210. hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk
More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Date/s:
25 July 2008 -
03 September 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes
25 July 2008 -
03 September 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes
Hay time Festival
Part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Hay time Festival. An interactive exhibition for all the family, celebrating the history and importance of hay time in the Yorkshire DalesTelephone 01969 666210. hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk
More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Date/s:
25 July 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes.
25 July 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes.
Storytelling.
Storytelling, 2pm to 3pm. All the famil welcome. Telephone 01969 666210. hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukMore info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Date/s:
29 July 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes.
29 July 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes.
Traditional Dry stone walling demonstration
Traditional Dry stone walling demonstration. 2pm to 4pm. Telephone 01969 666210. hawes@yorkshiredales.org.ukMore info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Date/s:
30 July 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes.
30 July 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes.
‘Discover and Do’
Discover and Do2 – 4pm
Children’s Craft Event
Make a collage of hay meadow flowers. Over 8s only. Booking essential. £2. 01969 666210.
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk
More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Date/s:
31 July 2008 -
01 August 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes
31 July 2008 -
01 August 2008
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes
Stone Carving
SPECIAL EVENT lead by Rural Arts. Stone Carving – an exciting opportunity to work with artist Jennifer Tetlow to produce a piece of work to be displayed in the museum garden.There is no charge to participate but families need to book onto this event.
Phone for more information and to book 01969 666210. hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk
More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Date/s:
23 August 2008
Venue:
Leyburn
23 August 2008
Venue:
Leyburn
The Wensleydale Agricultural Show
A traditional dales show. Classes for cattle, sheep, heavy horses and ponies. Sheep dog trials, dressed walking sticks and vintage machinery. An impressive display of handicrafts, horticulture and homecrafts. Held annually on Saturday, August Bank Holiday weekend.More info: www.wensleydaleshow.org.uk
Date/s:
27 August 2008
Venue:
Reeth, Swaledale
27 August 2008
Venue:
Reeth, Swaledale
Reeth Show
A traditional dales show in picturesque surroundings, Reeth Show in Swaledale, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, is a great day out for the whole family, with entertainments, trade stands and a chance to see some of the best livestock on display. A real treat for everyone, whether you live in the area or are here on holiday.More info: www.reethshow.co.uk
Date/s:
03 September 2008
Venue:
Muker, Swaledale
03 September 2008
Venue:
Muker, Swaledale
Muker Show
One of Yorkshire's most traditional shows – Classes for Sheep, Sheep Dog Trials, Handicrafts, Horticulture, Fancy Dress. Stone Walling Demo, Muker Silver Band in attendance.
Date/s:
06 September 2008
Venue:
Mossdale, near Hawes
06 September 2008
Venue:
Mossdale, near Hawes
The Moorcock Show
One of the leading sheep shows in the Yorkshire Dales, watch the judging of various classes and breeds of sheep ,including Swaledales and Roughs, as well has having the opportunity to do some judging themselves. Join in with Children’s entertainment. Craft specialists and an exhibition by local businesses and food producers.There will also be an exhibition of local historical photographs, and the usual vintage tractor display. Refreshments will also be available with delicious afternoon teas.
Starting at 12.00 noon at Mossdale, between Hawes and Sedbergh on the A684.
Date/s:
14 September 2008
Venue:
Hardraw Scar
14 September 2008
Venue:
Hardraw Scar
Hardraw Scar Brass Band Festival
Hear the sound of Brass Bands playing within the sight of Hardraw Force at Britain's oldest regional contest! Provisional date. Starting 10amMore info: www.hardrawforce.com
Date/s:
25 October 2008
Venue:
Wensleydale Creamery
25 October 2008
Venue:
Wensleydale Creamery
Masquerade Charity Ball
Live table entertainment, live music with Sounds Familiar, four course meal and Guest Speaker, Katy Cropper. Tickets £25.00. 01969 667676.
Date/s:
06 December 2008
Venue:
Hawes Market House
06 December 2008
Venue:
Hawes Market House
Upper Dales Christmas Festival
It's Party Time. Prize Treasure Hunt from 1pm around Hawes & Gayle.Children's Party from 2pm featuring Entertainer and Games. Bring your own snacks for Community Buffet.
Santa arrives 4.30p.m Hawes Band in attendance
