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Up to 30 August: Steam-Hauled Trains Wensleydale Railway

Sunday, June 20th, 2010 by admin

With so much to see and do throughout the Yorkshire Dales, the Wensleydale Railway is an outstanding day out for families, tourists and rail enthusiasts – great value and great fun.

The railway winds through 16 miles of James Herriot and JMW Turner country, taking in the best of the National Park with its terrific walking and cycling spots, Aysgarth Falls and the market towns of Leyburn and Bedale.

And from now until (and including) Monday 30 August (with the exception of 9, 10 and 11 August), the railway are running steam-hauled trains from Leeming Bar and Redmire. The steam locomotive is an ex-British Rail Standard Class locomotive (No. 80105), one of only 14 to have been preserved. Built in 1955 at Brighton Works, it was rescued from a scrapyard in Barry in the early 1970s, returning to service 10 years ago at Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway.

For further details, and a full timetable, check out the Wensleydale Railway here.

And if you’re looking for accommodation in the area, try Yorkshire Dales accommodation such as Yorkshire Dales cottages and bed and breakfast in the Yorkshire Dales on Hello Yorkshire.

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15-17 October 2010: Railway in Wartime weekend

Saturday, June 12th, 2010 by chrisjones

This is an incredibly popular event (and growing in popularity each year) organised primarily by the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NMYR) and takes place in Pickering and the villages (Levisham, Goathland, and Grosmont) on the rail line to Whitby. Although originally based on the railway stations, it has, over the years, spread out across the towns and villages and involves a large proportion of the local population, as well as thousands of visitors (many in period costume) who come along to join in the many and varied events that take part over the weekend.

The basis of the Railway in Wartime Weekend is that Britain’s railways and the staff that ran them played a vital part in the Allied victory in World War 2. To celebrate this contribution to the war effort and to commemorate those staff who died in service the North Yorkshire Moors Railway set aside one weekend a year in which they turn the clock back to those days when fair Albion had its back again the wall. The NMYR decorates it stations in WW2 style, station names are covered up (spies are everywhere!) station windows are taped-up (to minimise flying glass), sandbags line entrances and exits (to absorb shrapnel), and propaganda posters adorn the walls (to boost morale and encourage everyone to do their duty). To complete the picture the Railway’s staff wear appropriate uniform for the duration.

Many of the local populace join in and also dress in period civvies or in the uniforms of our valiant armed forces, and there are dances (organised by ENSA*, naturally), parades and marches. Participants also have to be aware that air-raids can occur at any time and must be prepared to take precautions – so always wear your gas-mask!

If you visit any of the participating towns and villages, you’ll find lots of men and women in military uniforms – and you’ll need to be aware that you might be challenged by a German paratrooper (they have been known to invade Pickering before now). There are always displays of military equipment – from hand guns to tanks – flags, and insignia, etc.

And, of course, you can really get a feel for it all by boarding one of the steam trains that journey back and forth on the line that day.

The weekend serves many functions – it’s an excuse to dress up, it’s a chance to relive recent history (a time for grandparents to share their or their parents’ experiences of wartime Britain), it’s a commemoration (a wreath is laid in tribute to railway workers who died during wartime service, but it’s also huge fun and a treat for all the family.

*Not really, as ENSA – Entertainments National Service Association – no longer exists, but they are in the style of ENSA concerts and dances.

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September: Scarborough Cricket Festival 2010

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 by chrisjones

The Scarborough Cricket Festival is held at the end of every season and is a series of matches featuring Yorkshire County Cricket Club and which takes place at the North Marine Road Cricket Ground.

The event has been held in Scarborough since 1876, so it has a long and august history with many of the world’s most famous cricketers taking part. Indeed, two of the greatest batsmen of all time scored double hundreds during the Festival. In 1925 Jack Hobbs achieved a score of 266 not out and Sir Len Hutton amassed 241 in 1953 – both as Players in Gentlemen versus Players matches. But they were both surpassed by the one-time Captain of New Zealand, Ken Rutherford, who managed an outstanding 317 for the NZ tourists against an XI led by former England Captain Brian Close in 1986. But great scores from batsmen are only half the story. The legendary Wilfred Rhodes took 9 wickets for just 24 runs against the Australians in 1899, Johnny Briggs also had the better of the Aussies in 1890 with a majestic 9 for 31, and in 1888 JM Preston took 9 for 23 for Yorkshire against the MCC.

The North Marine Road Cricket Ground has a capacity of 11,500 and has been used as cricket venue since 1863. Yorkshire CCC play many of their first class matches there.  The ground has an excellent pitch, a hard outfield and comparatively short boundaries and so spectators often witness some high-scoring matches.

The Festival attracts many holidaymakers, who can sit and enjoy some fine cricket in the mellow sunshine typical of an English September.

Web: www.cricketfestival.scarborough.co.uk
E-mail: info@completeinternetservices.co.uk

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26 June: Summer Fayre, Fun Runs & Brass Band Contest

Monday, May 17th, 2010 by RichFox

Easingwold District Lions Club are again running their immensely popular Summer Fayre & Brass Band Contest on 26 June.

There will be lots of stalls in the market place, rides for the children, a Punch & Judy, tombola, raffles, dancers, and a fabulous brass band competition.

The Summer Fayre commences at 1.00pm until late evening, whilst the Brass Band Contest will start at 6.00pm until approximately 10.00pm.

Also kicking off at 1.00pm will be the fun runs – 3 separate runs – 1.5 miles, 3 miles and 6 miles, so something for everyone. Further information can be found here.

Check Hello Yorkshire’s range of accommodation in Easingwold including Easingwold bed and breakfast and Easingwold hotels.

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19-20 June: York Cycle Show 2010

Sunday, May 16th, 2010 by chrisjones

The York Cycle Show is being held at the Knavesmire on 19th & 20th June. This is a weekend cycling festival with something for all cyclists.

Times:
10:30 – 18:30 Saturday. 10:30 -16:30 Sunday

Admission:
Entry to the main site is free.
Entry to the Trade Show is by programme – £2.50 adults. Under-16s free (must be accompanied by an adult).
Free parking

The A to Z of What’s On:
Arena Events
Children’s entertainments
CTC National Rally & Camping Weekend
Cycle Club displays
Cyclists’ Service at the Minster
Extensive Catering & Bar
Fixycle On-site bike repairs during the weekend.
Grand Parade through the city
Saturday Night on-site musical entertainment & more
Saturday Organised Rides from 20 miles to 150 kilometres
Trade Show & Exhibition
York City Sightseeing Bus (tickets available online)
Veteran Cycles
Zero Gravity Stunt Show

Venue:
York Racecourse, the Knavesmire, York YO23 1EU

Satnav users: OS GR SE595499

For more information, visit: www.yorkcycleshow.co.uk

Who’s exhibiting:

Exhibitors & Traders already booked for 2010

Company/Organisation Website
Bicycle Books www.bicyclebooks.co.uk
Bike-Eye Products Ltd www.bike-eye.com
Company of Cyclists www.companyofcyclists.com
Cuba Cycling www.cubacycling.co.uk
Dawes Cycles www.dawescycles.com
Fibrax Ltd www.fibrax.com
Islabikes www.islabikes.co.uk
JE James Cycles www.jejamescycles.co.uk
JD Cycles www.jdcycles.co.uk
K2 Trading
National Clarion CC 1895 www.nationalclarioncc1895.co.uk
North Yorkshire County Council www.northyorks.gov.uk
Polaris Apparel Ltd www.polaris-apparel.co.uk
Practical Cycles www.practicalcycles.com
Scoot Cycling Holidays Ltd www.scootcyclingholidays.co.uk
Silver Ray International www.silverray.biz
Spokeshirts www.spokeshirts.co.uk
Sustrans www.sustrans.org.uk
TJ Cycles www.tjcycles.co.uk
Velovision www.velovision.com

Opening Times for Exhibitors:
Saturday 10.30 am to 6.00 pm. Sunday 10.30am to 4.30 pm.
Adult admission by Cycle Show Programme (available at the Site Entrance, Camp HQ or Trade Area Entrance). Programme price £2.50.
Accompanied under-16s free.

Planning to stay in York for the Cycle Show? Check out the excellent selection of York hotels, holiday cottages and York B&B accommodation available on Hello Yorkshire. We put you directly in touch with the accommodation providers, so there are no booking fees or hidden extras to pay.

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24 July: Big UFO Night, RAF Holmpton

Sunday, May 16th, 2010 by RichFox
Entrance Tunnel to RAF Holmpton's Coldwar Bunker

Entrance Tunnel to RAF Holmpton's Coldwar Bunker

RAF Holmpton – near Withernsea and Hull – is a terrific place to visit, open daily throughout the summer holidays – take a guided tour of its underground coldwar bunker, including:

RAF support command

Real nuclear warhead

Plant room

1960s message centre

Royal observer corps operation room

Officers mess

Coding and encryption centre

1970s radar operations centre

RAF Holmpton is open to visitors from April to November (check their website for full opening times) , and they also hold regular events throughout the year, including their Big UFO Night on Saturday 24 July.

Gates open at 8pm and the event commences at 8.30pm – there will be lectures, features, skywatch and hospitality, with celebrity guests – Philip Mantle, Nick Pope and Mike Hallowell.

To find out full details of this event and how to book, plus other events, and further details of the tours, please visit RAF Holmpton’s website here: RAF Holmpton

For nearby Yorkshire accommodation, try accommodation in Hull

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9-17 July: York Early Music Festival 2010

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010 by chrisjones

The annual York Early Music Festival is a celebration of music from the 18th century and earlier – with concerts, recitals, workshops and lectures held in a number of venues in this historic city.

It first took place in 1977 and features mainly classical works – many of which are rarely performed these days.

This year’s theme is musical marriages, with pieces written for weddings – from intimate personal pieces to majestic ceremonial occasions – along with pieces chosen because they reflect a figurative marriage of musical styles.

The festival opens in York Minster with Monteverdi’s Vespers, written in 1610. Works by Robert Schumann (to celebrate the 200th anniversary of his birth), and those of a host of other composers, also feature in a very rich and interesting schedule.

Artists

This year’s solo artists include:
Barbara Schlick (soprano)
James Gilchrist (tenor)
Peter Seymour (accompanist)
Hopkinson Smith (lute)
Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord)

Ensembles include:
The Bach Players
La Capella Ducale
Ensemble Lucidarium
Fretwork.
London Baroque
Musica Fiata
The Sixteen
Theatre of the Ayre

Venues
Besides the Minster, the other venues for this year’s concerts are the National Centre for Early Music in Walmgate, the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall at the University of York, the C4C Chapel at York St John University, St George’s RC Church in Peel St, the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall in Fossgate, the Unitarian Chapel in St Saviourgate, All Saints Church in North St, Harewood House, Bedern Hall in St Andrewgate, St and Michael le Belfrey Church in High Petergate.

In previous years, the following people have performed at the festival:

Robin Blaze
The Ebor Singers
Ex Cathedra
I Fagiolini
Emma Kirkby
Giles Lewin
Josetxu Obregon
The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Rachel Podger
Jordi Savall
The Sixteen

Find out more

Contact the National Centre for Early Music for more details and a full schedule at www.ncem.co.uk

The National Centre for Early Music, St Margaret’s Church, Walmgate, York
T: 01904 658 338 – Box Office
T: 01904 632 220 – Admin
E: info@ncem.co.uk

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11-18 July: York Mystery Plays 2010

Sunday, April 11th, 2010 by chrisjones

The York Mystery Plays date back to medieval times – their origins can be traced back to at least the middle of the 14th century. They were originally (and more properly) called the York Corpus Christi Plays as they were performed on the feast day of Corpus Christi – one of the Christian church’s movable feasts held between 23 May and 24 June.

There are 48 short plays in all and they tell the story of the Bible from Genesis to the Last Judgement and they are performed over a four-year cycle. The twelve plays this year will be performed in four different locations (or stations) on each of two days (11th & 18th July). This year’s production will, like the 2006 one, be performed on “pageant waggons”, complete with stage sets, which will move through the streets of York city centre from one station to the next.

These are the locations for the 2010 production:

11th July

  • Dean’s Park
  • College Green
  • St Sampson’s Square
  • Eye of York

18th July

  • Dean’s Park
  • College Green
  • St Sampson’s Square
  • Museum Gardens

Performances start at 12 noon and go on till around 6 pm with over 100 speaking parts, and instrumental and choral musical accompaniment.

There will be standing room at all the locations and seats will be available with a ticket at Dean’s Park and the Museum Gardens.

This year’s plays

Part One

  • Creation to the Fifth Day
  • The Expulsion of Adam and Eve
    with Cain and Abel
  • Abraham and Isaac
  • Joseph’s troubles about Mary
  • Massacre of the Innocents
  • The Transfiguration
  • The Agony in the Garden

Part Two

  • The Dream of Pilate’s Wife
  • The Merchants of the Staple
  • The Road to Calvary
  • The Crucifixion/Death of Christ
  • The Incredulity of Thomas
  • The Last Judgement

Part One will begin at noon in Dean’s Park. Part Two will begin at 2.30 in Dean’s Park.

Famous names and amateur actors

Numerous actors – mainly local amateurs – have appeared in the York Mystery Plays. Way before she became one of our most revered actors and was made a Dame, Judi Dench appeared in 1951 and 1954 as an angel and in 1957 as the Virgin Mary. Robson Green appeared in the Mystery Plays as Jesus in 1992.

There are several related events this summer:

York Art Gallery

3 April to 8 September – The Art of the Mystery Plays

An exhibition of paintings, drawings, sketches, documents and artefacts, and including the only surviving original manuscript of the plays (kindly loaned by the British Library) dating back to the 15th century. The exhibition continues unto 8 September but the manuscript is only on show until 5 August

More information is available from: www.yorkartgallery.co.uk – Special Exhibitions: York Mystery Plays

Yorkwalk

10, 11 & 12 July – Yorkwalk: In the steps of the Mystery Plays

This walk takes walkers on the same route of the plays as held in mediaeval times. The commentary provides interesting insights into the original productions. The walk on Sunday 11th July ends in time to see a performance of the Plays.

Walk start times: 10 July: 2.15pm, 11 July: 10.30am, 12 July: 10.30am. Venue: Gates of the Museum Gardens. More information is available from: www.yorkwalk.co.uk.

Exploring York

10 & 11 July, 17 & 18 July, Exploring York: Mystery Plays Festival Medieval Walk

A series of tailor-made 90 minute walks around York, describing life during the time the Mediaeval Mystery Plays were performed in the City’s streets. Hear about the buildings – the churches, the Minster, the pubs and shops – find out about the people – monks & vicars, merchants and thieves, kings and prostitutes.

Time: 11am, venue: St Helen’s Square (look for a guide in a black & gold uniform). Price: £6.

Pre-Booking is essential. Call Matthew on: 07981 242 764 or email info@exploringyork.com

More information about Exploring York at: www.exploringyork.com

Lord Deramore’s School, Heslington

11 July – Production of ‘Moses and Pharoah’

Pupils at the school have been studying mediaeval England and will be putting on this production in the Treasurer’s House gardens – time 11.00 am.

You can find out more about the York Mystery Plays by following these links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/York_Mystery_Plays

www.yorkmysteryplays.co.uk

www.yorkmysteryplays.org

www.yorkfestivals.com/metadot/index.pl?id=4371&isa=Category&op=show

If you need accommodation in York over the summer, check out York hotels, York bed and breakfast, York guest houses or York holiday cottages

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16 July-1 August: Ryedale Festival 2010

Thursday, April 8th, 2010 by chrisjones

The Ryedale Festival is a musical and artistic jewel which began, under very modest circumstances, as the Helmsley Festival in 1981. In the intervening 29 years it has expanded geographically to other venues in Ryedale District and musically with a wide range of artists performing a rich tapestry of pieces – mainly classical but with a smattering of folk and other genres.

The Artistic Director of the Festival is the pianist and accompanist Christopher Glynn , who directed two series of McCann Concerts at the National Portrait Gallery in London and a festival to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the death of Benjamin Britten at the Royal Academy of Music.

This year’s Ryedale Festival has some stunning performers including Dame Felicity Lott, the Fitzwilliam Quartet and the Northern Sinfonia.

Here’s the full line up (correct at the time of writing):

1) Friday 16th July – 6.00 pm
St Peter’s Church, Norton
Community Opera – Odyssey

2) Friday 16th July – 8.00 pm
The Saloon, Duncombe Park
Opening Gala Concert – Love and Marriage – Dame Felicity Lott

3) Saturday 17th July – 11.00 am
Sheriff Hutton Village Hall
Fell Clarinet Quartet – A Magical Musical Voyage Around the World

4) Saturday 17th July – 5.00 pm
St Peter’s Church, Norton
Community Opera – Odyssey

5) Saturday 17th July – 7.00 pm
All Saints’ Church, Hovingham
Pre-opera talk – John Warrack

6) Saturday 17th July – 8.00 pm
Hovingham Hall
Ryedale Festival Opera – Britten – The Prodigal Son and Mendelssohn – The Homecoming (Heimkehr aus der Fremde)

7) Sunday 18th July – 5.00 pm
All Saints’ Church, Hovingham
Pre-opera talk – John Warrack

8) Sunday 18th July – 6.00 pm
Hovingham Hall
Ryedale Festival Opera (picnic performance) – Britten – The Prodigal Son and Mendelssohn – The Homecoming

9) Monday 19th July – 11.00 am
All Saints’ Church, Hovingham
Coffee Concert – ‘Meet the Fitzwilliam Quartet’

10) Monday 19th July – 12.30 pm
Worsley Arms, Hovingham
Festival Lunch and the Fitzwilliam Quartet in conversation

11) Monday 19th July – 8.00 pm
Sledmere House
Catrin Finch – ‘Remaking the Goldbergs’
Tuesday 20th July -Friday 30th July – 12.00 noon – 3.30 pm
Helmsley Arts Centre
Ryedale Transport Through the Ages – Photographic Exhibition

12) Tuesday 20th July – 2.00 pm
Pickering Parish Church
Open Rehearsal – The Fitzwilliam Quartet

13) Tuesday 20th July – 3.00 p.m
Ampleforth Abbey
Organ Recital – Robert Sharpe

14) Tuesday 20th July – 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Talents Fine Arts Gallery, 7 Market Place, Malton
Festival Exhibition – Private View

15) Tuesday 20th July – 8.00 pm
St Peter’s Church, Norton
Gala Concert

16) Wednesday 21st July – 11.00 am
Malton Methodist Church
Lucy Beckett – Dante: Voyage and Homecoming
Wednesday 21st July – Saturday 24th July – 7.30 pm (all performances)
Helmsley Arts Centre
1812 Production – 84 Charing Cross Road

17) Wednesday 21st July – 8.00 pm
Kirk Theatre, Pickering
‘From Rags to Ryedale’ – A History of Ragtime – Lecture Recital by Helen Crayford (piano)

18) Thursday 22nd July – 3.00 pm
Galtres Centre, Easingwold
Afternoon Concert – La Serenissima – Charlotte Tetley – mezzo soprano, James Baillieu – piano

19) Thursday 22nd July – 8.00 p,m,
St Peter’s Church, Norton
The Naked Violin – Tasmin Little in recital

20) Friday 23rd uly – 3.00 pm
Sheriff Hutton Village Hall
Festival Tea Party – Peter Moore (trombone), Nicholas Oliver (piano) – In association with Chetham’s School

21) Friday 23rd July – 8.00 pm
The Library, Sledmere House
‘Goodbye to all that’ – Marking the 25th anniversary of the poet Robert Graves

22) Saturday 24th July – 11.00 am
The Saloon, Duncombe Park
Coffee Concert – Karen Geoghegan (bassoon), Timothy End (piano)

23) Saturday 24th July – 8.00 pm
The Saloon, Duncombe Park
Fizwilliam quartet and friends with Carolyn Sparey (viola) and Colin Carr (Cello)

24) Sunday 25th July – 10.30 am
Pickering Parish Church
Festival Service – Preacher: The Right Reverend Dr. Martin Warner, Bishop of Whitby – Celebrant: Father Antony Pritchett

25) Sunday 25th July – 3.00
St Mary’s Church, Lastingham
Yorkshire Young Musicians

26) Sunday 25th July – 7.00 pm
Algonquin Room, Ampleforth College
Pre-performance talk – Peter Seymoor – Bach: The Great Communicator

27) Sunday 25th July – 8.00 pm
Ampleforth Abbey
Bach – Mass in B minor

28) Monday 26th July – 11.00 am
All Saints’ Church, Helmsley
Celebrity Coffee Concert – Captain Corelli’s Souvenirs

29) Monday 26th July – 8.00 pm
Helmsley Arts Centre
‘Honey and Broken Glass’ – Poetry and Prose of Philip Larkin combined with Jazz

30) Tuesday 27th July – 11.00 am
Pickering Parish Church
Coffee Concert – Rachel Brown (baroque flute/ recorders), Laurence Cummings (harpsichord)

31) Tuesday 27th July – 11.00 am
Ryedale Show, Welburn Park, near Kirkbymoorside
North Tyneside Steel Band

32) Tuesday 27th July – 3.00 pm
Malton Market Square
North Tyneside Steel Band

33) Tuesday 27th July – 7.00 pm
Castle Howard – The Chapel, The Long Gallery and The Great Hall
Triple Concert: – Consortium – Fitzwilliam Quartet and Christopher Glynn – Craig Ogden, guitar

34) Wednesday 28th July – 11.00 am
Joan of Arc Hall, Botton Village
Family Concert – Michael Hayward and Laura Grime – Scottish Folk Duo

35) Wednesday 28th July – 3.00 pm
Helmsley Arts Centre
Film Premiere – ‘Rainbow Tribe’

36) Wednesday 28th July – 8.00 pm
St Mary’s Priory Church, Old Malton
Candlelit Concert – Alison Stephens (mandolin), Rachel Brown (flute), Peter Seymour (continuo), Fitzwilliam Quartet

37) Thursday 29th July – 11.00 am
St Mary’s Church, Lastingham
Coffee Concert – Rowena Calvert (cello) and Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)

38) Thursday 29th July – 3.00 pm
St Mary’s Church, Lastingham
Performance Workshop – Fitzwilliam Quartet

39) Thursday 29th July – 8.00 pm
Helmsley Arts Centre
Ryedale Festival Opera – Poulenc – La Voix humaine

40) Friday 30th July – 10.00 am – 5.00 pm
Pickering Parish Church
Schumann Day – Introduced by Richard Wigmore

41) Friday 30th July – 11.00 am
Pickering Parish Church
Schumann Day – ‘Florestan and Eusebius’ – Spring Song
Friday 30th July – Approximately tbc
Pickering Parish Church
Schumann Day – Lunch break

42) Friday 30th July – 2.00 pm
Pickering Parish Church
Schumann Day – Study Session – String Quartet in F major

43) Friday 30th July – 3.00 pm
Pickering Parish Church
Schumann Day – ‘Beloved Clara….’ – Marriage and new horizons

44) Friday 30th July – 6.00 pm
Pickering Parish Church
Schumann Day – Study Session – ‘A poet’s Love’

45) Friday 30th July – 8.00 pm
Pickering Parish Church
Schumann Day – ‘Robert, Clara………and Johannes’

46) Saturday 31st July – 10.00 am – 5.00 pm
Ryecrawl
Mystery tour

47) Sunday 1st August – 10.00 am
Rievaulx Abbey
Festival Eucharist

48) Sunday 1st August – 3.00 pm
Worsley Arms, Hovingham
Kirkbymoorside Brass Band

49) Sunday 1st August – 6.00 pm
Hovingham Hall/Worsley Arms
Final Gala Concert: – Northern Sinfonia – Director Bradly Creswick

You can contact the Festival Box Office on 01751 475777 or via email: info@ryedalefestival.co.uk

For more information visit www.ryedalefestival.co.uk

With so much going on during this 2 week extravaganza of an event, it’s an ideal opportunity to visit this wonderful part of Yorkshire. We’ve got a great selection of Helmsley guest houses, bed and breakfast in Pickering, holiday cottages in Malton, plus a whole host of accommodation near York and the North Yorkshire Moors.

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21-23 August: Whitby Regatta 2010

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 by chrisjones

The Whitby Regatta is a three -day celebration of Whitby’s past and present. Although nautical events feature prominently over the three days, there are many other major activities and there’s entertainment for everyone.

The event can trace its origins to at least 170 years ago, but this year’s event will be bang up to date and will feature displays by the Army, the Royal Navy and the RAF’s crack Red Arrows team. Other events include a 4 km fun run, yacht races, rowing races, a firework display and much more.

Here’s a list of some of what’s happening (it’s quite amazing that so much has been packed into just three days):

Red Arrows Display Team

Spitfire, Hurricane and Dakota Air Display

Air Sea Rescue

Fun for Children of All Ages
A wide selection of entertainment for children including: an inflatable Maze/Pirate Ship/Giant Fun Slide, a Punch and

Judy Show, and Jo Jo the Clown

Rowing Races
Local rowing teams compete in various categories

RAF Displays
Static displays including a recruitment display

Navy Displays
A submarine trailer and display

Army Displays
A range of displays to explore

Motor Cycle Gymkhana
Skill and fun on two wheels taking place on the beach

Sunday 22 August at 10 am The Whitby Regatta 4K Fun Run
This starts from Crescent Gardens and is run predominantly on the sea wall (application form needed – available in Word format from the Regatta website by clicking here)

Sunday 22 August Vintage, Post war, Classic & Sports Car Rally
Many elegant cars will compete in various classes for prestigious trophies (application form needed – available in Word format from the Regatta website by clicking here)

Monday 23 August – The Grand Parade
A parade of many decorated themed floats will make its way through the heart of the Regatta celebrations.

Monday 23 August – Spectacular Fireworks Display
Barrage after barrage of rockets, star bursts, special effect shells, whistling mullet coloured rockets and numerous other different fireworks, are the theme of this years’ firework finale.

So there’s tons to do and see, and all happening in probably the nation’s finest seaside resort.

Visit: www.whitbyregatta.co.uk

Email: whitbyregatta@hotmail.co.uk

And, for those who like to plan ahead, here are the dates for the next few Whitby Regattas:

2011: 13, 14 &15 August
2012: 18, 19 and 20 August
2013: 10, 11 and 12 August
2014: 9, 10 and 11 August

For Whitby bed and breakfast, Whitby hotels and Whitby tourist information, check out Hello Yorkshire.

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