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Video of Nesting Nuthatch

Friday, June 8th, 2012 by chrisjones

Video of Nesting Nuthatch

Nesting nuthatch in Easingwold, North Yorkshire at the end of May 2012, ©Chris Jones/Bow House Ltd

During the summers of 2010 and 2011 we’ve had wrens nesting in hanging baskets (which we’ve not been able to replant because of them). It’s looking increasingly likely that they won’t be back this year as to date we’ve seen no sign of them. This is very disappointing as I was really looking forward to seeing another brood of wren chicks emerging.

However, my disappointment has been tempered by having been provided with the opportunity to see a nuthatch feeding one of its chicks in its nest.

Nuthatches usually nest in holes in trees – perhaps one left by a woodpecker. They daub the edges of the chosen hole with mud to reduce the aperture to keep unwanted guests out.

I learnt that a neighbour had a nuthatch nesting in a tree in her garden. She told me I was welcome to film it, but when I went up with my cameras and tripods to do so I was told that the young had all fledged. However, I decided to set up anyway in case any of the birds came back. As it happens, one of the birds hadn’t yet left the nest and within a minute or two of setting up my cameras (one a Fuji HS20 and the other an HS10 – in HD video mode) one of the parent birds flew back to the nest to feed a remaining chick.

The video clearly captures the birds – the chick and the parent – and at one point, the chick grabs and devours a beetle climbing on the tree just by its nest.

When viewing the video set the options to best quality (480p) and expand the viewing area but not to full screen.

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9/10 & 16/17 Jun: Secret Spaces and Hidden Gems: North Yorkshire Open Studios 2012

Monday, May 21st, 2012 by NYOS

Secret Spaces and Hidden Gems: North Yorkshire Open Studios 2012

Late Harvest - Colin Smithson - photograph courtesy of NYOS

Venue: Artists’ studios throughout North Yorkshire - FREE entry

For two weekends in June artists throughout North Yorkshire will open their studios to the public. It’s a great opportunity to unearth art in some unique and stunning places, from farmyard studios and the blacksmith’s forge, to stone cottages and suburban sitting rooms at the 2012 North Yorkshire Open Studios.

Artist-blacksmith Annabelle Bradley at work in her forge - photograph courtesy of NYOS

The inspiration of North Yorkshire’s spectacular landscape, from the fabulous Yorkshire Dales to the dramatic coastline, can be traced through the art of over 130 artists. It’s a chance to uncover hidden gems and to purchase paintings, furniture, contemporary crafts, jewellery, sculptures and prints directly from the creator.

Heather Burning by Debbie Loane - photograph courtesy of NYOS

Debbie Loane’s art is created with mixed media (as seen above), and her pieces are inspired by the North York Moors landscape, particularly the views around ‘Hambleton Street’, an historic road visible from her studio on a farm close to Easingwold. Whilst Andrew Kay’s striking sculptures are featured at Austwick Hall amidst the spectacular backdrop of the rolling Yorkshire Dales hills.

Watchful Stag - by Andrew Kay - photograph courtesy of NYOS

Emerson Mayes, whose art is displayed at numerous galleries in London, resides in Nidderdale and his artwork is inspired by the fabulous local landscape and its varied wildlife, all found within a few miles of his home.

Approaching the Abbey, November by Emerson Mayes - photograph courtesy of NYOS

The great fun of the two weekends is tracking down the varied artists’ studios (with the help of the very useful guidebook). Lots of information about all the artists are available here whilst a studio guidebook (free) can be acquired through the organisers, Art Connections, on 01756 748 529 or info@art-connections.org.uk

Jewellery by Moxon & Simm - photograph courtesy of NYOS

In addition to the wealth of studios to go to see, there is also a fantastic events programme, including workshops, hidden tea parties and captivating artists’ installations throughout a number of North Yorkshire heritage sites. A preview exhibition – ‘Secret Spaces, Hidden Gems’ – which will feature the work of artists who are taking part in the Open Studios, will be held in the newly restored Edwardian Ambulatory Arcade at Harrogate’s Royal Hall from 31 May to 17 June.

Violet Night by Richard Snowden - photograph courtesy of NYOS

The Open Studios event takes place on 9 & 10 June and 16 & 17 June, between 10.30 and 5.30.

Artist Bren Head at Ravenscar - photograph courtesy of NYOS

Small Tea Pot by Charlotte Morrison - photograph courtesy of NYOS

Attentive Tawny by Emerson Mayes - photograph courtesy of NYOS

For anyone looking for accommodation in the area, please check out the hotels, B&Bs and cottages on Hello Yorkshire.

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19-20 May: Malton Food Lovers Festival 2012

Friday, May 4th, 2012 by RichFox

Malton Food Lovers Festival 2012

Anthony Gillham giving a demonstration at the Malton Food Lovers Festival - photo © Simon Hylton and courtesy of the Malton Food Lovers Festival

According to the The Malton Food Lovers Festival’s website, Malton is “Yorkshire’s Food Town”, and certainly this particular food festival has carved a very popular niche for itself in the food lovers’ annual calendar.

Malton Food Lovers Festival - photo © Simon Hylton and courtesy of the Malton Food Lovers Festival

With growing numbers of visitors and stall holders, plus an impressive line up of patrons and celebrity chefs, cookery demonstrations, street food, top class Yorkshire fresh produce, a Taste Trail and live music, the two-day festival has become a must-visit event over the last couple of years for foodies and families alike.

Malton 2011 Food Lovers Mayoral cook off - photo © Simon Hylton and courtesy of the Malton Food Lovers Festival

This year’s patrons are:

Antonio Carluccio – star of BBC Two’s Two Greedy Italians and the godfather of Italian Cuisine

Rosemary Shrager – the popular TV chef and star of Ladette to Lady

Tom Parker Bowles – the Mail on Sunday columnist and Market Kitchen TV presenter

Matthew Fort – The Guardian’s Food & Drink editor and a judge on BBC Two’s Great British Menu

Andrew Pern – food writer and chef at the Star Inn at Harome

Bettys Ham and Leek Rosti Malton 2011 Food Lovers Mayoral cook off - photo courtesy of the Malton Food Lovers Festival

The Festival is held in the historic market place in the heart of Malton and as well as 22 cookery demonstrations and a fabulous beer and wine festival (with 40 cask ales including some exclusive to the Malton festival), this year sees the introduction of the Masterclass Marquee with talks and tastings on offer, plus interviews with some of the patrons by Selina Scott.

Malton 2011 Beer & Wine Festival - photo © Simon Hylton and courtesy of the Malton Food Lovers Festival

The atmosphere at the Festival promises to be buzzing as the smells of street food infuse the air, accompanied by brass bands, jazz, the Malton White Star Band and the Yorkshire Regiment’s Military Band. Kids will enjoy the army kitchen and the childrens’ cookery area, whilst everybody will be entertained by the waiter’s race (a 200-yard dash complete with tray, full wine glass and empty bottle) which is a fun addition to this year’s event.

James Mackenzie asparagus & duck egg - photo © Simon Hylton and courtesy of the Malton Food Lovers Festival

As well as the patrons, the following foodie experts will be appearing at the Festival:

James Mackenize from Yorkshire’s Michelin-starred Pipe & Glass Inn

Rudding Park’s chef consultant, Stephanie Moon

Deli Fresh’s Robert Ramsden

Peter Neville, Head Chef at The Pheasant Inn at Harome

Raman’s Kitchen’s Priya Raman

The Jolly Farmers’ Dan Farrall

Anthony Gillham, The New Malton’s chef

Bettys Cookery School, Harrogate

Malton Relish’s Sophie Legard

Richard Allen from award winning Leeds social enterprise, Create

Green’s of Whitby’s award winning chef Rob Green

Entry to the event is by wristband, which can be purchased in advance online for £4 (until midday on 8 May) or on the gate for £5. Accommodation in the area is available in a number of lovely Malton cottages which can all be found on Hello Yorkshire’s accommodation pages.

Tomatoes - photo © Simon Hylton and courtesy of the Malton Food Lovers Festival

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Gusto – Settle’s exceptionally good little Italian restaurant

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 by chrisjones

Gusto Restaurant and Bar, Settle, North Yorkshire

The specials board at Gusto © Chris Jones/Bow House Ltd

Gusto Restaurant and Bar is based in the Shambles, a building with a very long history. The restaurant though is somewhat more modern, as it only opened two years ago, but in that short time has already established a name for great food in a friendly and intimate atmosphere.

Paul & Luke welcome guests as they arrive and wish them well as they leave © Chris Jones/Bow House Ltd

The owners, Paul Knapton and Philippa Hanson, make you very welcome from the moment you step through the door. Also there to greet you is their chef, Luke Birchall, who has worked with some of the best chefs in Yorkshire – and it shows! Within four months of completing his training at Bradford College, Luke was already winning prizes (in the Hotelympia Competition) and this enabled him to get a job at the award-winning Shibden Mill Inn (Two AA Rosettes) near Halifax under the tutelage of Head Chef Darren Parkinson where Luke learnt the sort of practical real-life skills that they can’t teach you at college.

King scallops and spiced black pudding served on a sweet chilli jam and julienne salad garnish © Luke Birchall/Gusto

We enjoyed Luke’s cooking and Gusto’s ambience so much that we ate there twice in a week. We can highly recommend the garlic mushrooms and the marinated olives for starters (the marinade had fresh herbs and an aniseed flavour – delicious). We had four mains over the two visits – a tasty pan-fried vegetarian gnocchi in a spinach and Parmesan crème sauce with a blue cheese crumb topping, and a duo of pasta in a light home-made tomato sauce poached with a fresh marinière (shellfish with white wine and herbs ), pan-fried trout fillets “with whatever you fancy” (Liz chose roast potatoes and fresh veg) and a salmon steak with new potatoes and fresh vegetables – drizzled with a lemon and caper butter. They were all cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious. The desserts were equally tasty – the caramel cheesecake especially so: sweet, light and completely yummy. The house red was excellent, as was the draught Moretti beer. Moreover, the prices were very reasonable. Good food at a decent price – we’ll definitely be going back there again.

Homemade piped lemon and vanilla cheesecake served with a Jersey crème © Luke Birchall/Gusto

If I’ve tempted you into trying Gusto, do phone and book beforehand, as there’s only room for around 20 people and it is very popular (T: 01729 824 929).

And if you’d like more information about Settle, see our recent blog article about the town here.

Diners enjoying the food and atmosphere of Gusto © Chris Jones/Bow House Ltd

Philippa - always provides service with a smile © Chris Jones/Bow House Ltd

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The Georgian Theatre Royal – a Jewel in Richmond’s Crown

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012 by Georgian Theatre Royal

The Georgian Theatre Royal – a Jewel in Richmond’s Crown

Georgian Theatre Royal Auditorium - picture courtesy of the Georgian Theatre Royal

Yorkshire is full of hidden gems and the Georgian Theatre Royal in Richmond, North Yorkshire is no exception. Built in 1788 by Actor/Manager Samuel Butler, the Georgian Theatre is one of the UK’s oldest working theatres offering historical tours and a wide variety of shows for all ages.

10 reasons why you should visit the Georgian Theatre Royal

1. The Georgian Theatre Royal has gone through two major restorations in its time. After falling into disuse in 1848, its primary use became that of a wine cellar. In 1960 Richard Southern began his restoration of the building and it re-opened in 1963. A Grade 1 listed building, it went through a second restoration in 2003 which included paint scrapings of the original paintwork so that the theatre could be painted in the exact colour that it was when it first opened. The restoration also featured a new extension of the building putting in two bars and a lift making the building accessible to all.

2. The Georgian Theatre offers tours of the building that run Monday – Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Lasting between 35-40 minutes a volunteer tour guide will take you back to 1788 showing you everything from the original paintwork and kicking boards, to the machine room with its working traps, as well as the opportunity to stand on the stage itself! Group Tours of 10 or more people can be booked in advance by calling 01748 823710.

Georgian Theatre Royal Exterior - photo courtesy of the Georgian Theatre Royal

3. It’s not just about the history of the building. The Georgian Theatre is a fully working Theatre with a wide range of shows on every season so there is always something that everyone will enjoy. Upcoming shows include The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark, Mark Steel and Some Enchanted Evening . For more details about upcoming performances you can contact the Georgian Theatre Box Office on 01748 825252.

4. The Georgian Theatre houses Britain’s oldest Scenery; The Woodland Scene, which is estimated to have been painted between 1818 and 1836, and can be seen in the museum attached to the Theatre. A replica of the The Woodland Scene has been made that can be used for performances in the space and is in place during the theatre’s museum week.

5. As well as the Theatre building itself the Georgian Theatre houses a museum where you can see some of the original 19^th century playbills, the Woodland Scenery and have a go at operating some of the special effects that would have been used on the Georgian Theatre stage. There are also costumes for kids to try on and a gift shop!

6. Every August, for one week only, the Theatre is transformed with the help of the volunteers back in time to 1788. Visitors can go on guided tours with an authentically dressed Georgian and see how the building would have looked like centuries ago. The normal box Office Entrance is closed with visitors entering through the original pay box.

7. Ever fancied having somewhere truly unique for your wedding? The Georgian Theatre Royal is licensed for Civil Marriages and Services giving you the chance to be married on stage with the replica Woodland Scenery. With 2 fully licensed bars in the building there is no excuse not to have a champagne reception afterwards!

The Georgian Theatre Royal's stage viewed from the pit - photo courtesy of the Georgian Theatre Royal

8. Every Christmas the Georgian Theatre Royal puts on its own in-house panto! Perfect for all ages it’s a true December treat! Last year’s show The Adventures of Sinbad had local knitters in an absolute frenzy in the run up to the show as they knitted 1000 bananas for the run! This year’s show will be Babes in the Wood, certain to be just as successful as previous years!

9. We are extremely lucky to house one of the largest collections of Theatre Archive memorabilia in the country; there are big plans afoot to make this available for everybody, so watch this space!

10. The final thing that makes the Georgian Theatre Unique is the team behind the scenes. There are around 120 volunteers that are committed to giving up their time to help run all aspects of the Theatre. The Volunteers are amongst the most knowledgeable about the building and when you go on a tour with one of them you are guaranteed to learn something you never knew!

The Georgian Theatre Royal has a varied programme of events, appealing to one and all from kids upwards. You can download their spring brochure here. Forthcoming treats include:

Saturday, 28 April: Mapp & Lucia - photo courtesy of the Georgian Theatre Royal

Sunday, 29 April: Some Enchanted Evening - picture courtesy of the Georgian Theatre Royal

Saturday, 5 May: The Lion & The Unicorn - photograph courtesy of the Georgian Theatre Royal

Saturday, 12 May, matinee: The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark

Saturday, 12 May, evening: I'm An Aristocrat, Get Me Out of Here - photograph courtesy of the Georgian Theatre Royal

For more details about the Georgian Theatre Royal visit their website here.

Georgian Theatre Royal
Victoria Road
Richmond
DL10 4DW

For the Theatre Booking Office call 01748 825 252.

Opening hours for the Box Office are:

Monday – Thursday: 10am – 5pm
Friday & Saturday: 10am – 7.30pm
Sunday: 12 noon – 7.30pm

And for holiday accommodation in Richmond, check out some of the properties on Hello Yorkshire.

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April 2012: Easter Events in North Yorkshire

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 by RichFox

Easter Events in North Yorkshire 2012

There are some great Easter events in North Yorkshire in April 2012

There’s absolutely loads of great Easter holiday events in 2012 throughout North Yorkshire, check out some of the events below.

In the meantime, for Easter events in other areas of Yorkshire, please visit the links below:

East Yorkshire: Easter events in 2012

South Yorkshire: Easter events in 2012

West Yorkshire: Easter events in 2012

York Chocolate Festival, York
Friday 6 to Monday 9 April 2012
Various venues throughout York

A fabulous celebration of chocolate in the city famed for its chocolate where one million KitKats are made every day – read more about the Festival here.

The Great Studfold Easter Egg Hunt, Nidderdale
Sunday 1 to Sunday 15 April 2012
Studfold Farm, Nidderdale

With clue sheet in hand, track down the willow nests, name the birds within and win an Easter prize – a super family event. You can also make an egg hunt badge and Easter cards.

Refreshments available and bring a picnic, further information available here.

Eggcellent Easter! Leyburn
Monday 2 to Sunday 15 April 2012, 11:00-17:00
Bolton Castle, near Leyburn

Family fun with an exciting line up of Easter bonnet making, egg decorating, egg hunts, make an Easter chick out of pompoms, Easter play dough, colouring and activity sheets, with plenty of Easter treats in the Castle tea room. For further information, please see Bolton Castle’s website here.

A Day Out with Thomas, Skipton
Friday 6 to Monday 9 April 2012, trains run approximately every 30 minutes from 10:00-16:30
Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, Skipton

The very popular Thomas the Tank Engine returns to Bolton Abbey Station and offers youngsters the chance to ride in his coaches – Annie and Clarabel – to Embsay Station and back. Sir Topham Hatt (the Fat Controller) will be on hand to supervise, whilst tea will be served at Bolton Abbey Station in Mrs Kyndley’s tearooms.

Easter is a fabulous time in North Yorkshire

Easter Family Fun Trail, Richmond
Friday 6 to Monday 9 April 2012
Richmond Castle

Work out the clues and complete Richmond Castle’s exciting Easter trail to win a scrumptious Easter prize.

Easter at the National Railway Museum, York
Saturday 31 March – Sunday 15 April 2012, 09:30-18:00
NRM, York

Be part of a huge art project and help to create a large version of one of the National Railway Museum’s fantastic art gallery lithographs, using an array of tools including potato prints.

There will also be Easter egg hunts at the NRM, further information can be found on the NRM’s website here.

Easter Family Fun Trail, York
Friday 6 to Monday 9 April 2012, 10:00-18:00
Clifford’s Tower, York

Crack the clues to complete Clifford’s Tower’s fantastic Easter trail and be rewarded for your efforts with a delicious Easter prize.

Easter Family Fun Trail, Whitby
Friday 6 to Monday 9 April 2012, 10:00-18:00
Whitby Abbey

English Heritage Easter trail around the grounds of Whitby Abbey with an Easter prize for everyone who completes the trail.

Easter Egg Trail, Masham
Saturday 31 March to Saturday 14 April, 10.00-16.00
Swinton Park, Masham

A lovely parkland Easter egg trail around the gardens and grounds of Swinton Park. The Easter Bunny will be at the Park on Easter Sunday and there will be egg and spoon races and Easter egg rolling.

North Yorkshire has lots to offer throughout Spring

Easter Art Exhibition, Pickering
Wednesday 4 April to Sunday 15 April
The Learning Centre, Platform 2, Pickering Station

“Storming Ahead” – a 2012 art exhibition of Christopher Ware, the NYMR’s Artist in Residence. Artwork includes watercolours and prints of seascapes, railway scenes and landscapes.

Medieval Falconry, near Helmsley
Saturday 7 to Monday 9 April 2012, 12:00-17:00
Rievaulx Abbey, near Helmsley

Watch some magnificent birds of prey aerial displays led by Rievaulx Abbey’s medieval falconer, and learn how birds of prey were used by noblemen in Medieval times.

Easter at Harlow Carr, Harrogate
Saturday 31 March – Sunday 15 April 2012, 10:00-16:00
Harlow Carr, Harrogate

There’s loads going on at Harlow Carr this Easter – a giant Easter egg hunt every day, cloud spotting, rain gauge making, the chance to design and make your very own multi-coloured windsock (from 2-13 April only), and over the Easter weekend (6-9 April inclusive) the Easter Bunny will be dropping in.

If you’re looking to stay in North Yorkshire this Easter, or at any time in 2012, you’ll find some terrific holiday accommodation here:

York hotels

Harrogate guest houses

Hotels in Whitby

Pickering bed and breakfast

Helmsley holiday cottages

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60 Years of the Moors National Park – North Yorkshire’s Crowning Glory

Friday, February 17th, 2012 by chrisjones

Looking towards Fen Moor - photo Chris Jones/Bow House

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II isn’t the only one with a diamond jubilee this year. The North York Moors National Park came into existence 60 years ago this year (28 November 1952, to be precise) and was the sixth National Park in the country.

Hole of Horcum - photo Chris Jones/Bow House

It was created to help protect some of Britain’s most beautiful countryside, and to preserve it for the enjoyment of all those living in or visiting the area. It was amongst the first National Parks – there are now 15 in the UK – and its blend of rolling moorland, gentle hills, small woods and big forests, long coastline, stunning features, prolific wildlife and the classic North Yorkshire Moors Railway make it a unique and very special place indeed.

Hole of Horcum - photo Chris Jones/Bow House

The National Park will be holding a range of events throughout the year to celebrate its anniversary in style. Keep checking the North York Moors National Park website for details – www.northyorkmoors.org.uk.

Rosedale - looking across to the disused mines - photo Chris Jones/Bow House

You can also find 60 interesting facts about the North York Moors on their website – here’s a taster of what you can discover there:

The North York Moors National Park has:

The highest cliffs on England’s east coast (at Boulby)

The deepest mine in the whole of Europe (also at Boulby)

More forest and woodland than any other national park in England

And it’s the driest National Park in the country, with less average rainfall than any other – so making it the ideal place for a holiday.

Pack Horse Bridge, Danby - photo Chris Jones/Bow House

You can find loads more interesting facts about the North York Moors National Park (including details of what was possibly one of the most unpleasant jobs that children had to do, ever!) here: www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/60-things

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Feb 15-18: Yorkshire Pantos

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 by chrisjones

Pantos in Yorkshire continue until mid-February

If you thought the panto season was over, think again!

We’ve discovered a few more pantos in Yorkshire scheduled for mid-February. You can check them out below, and underneath them you can find our original blogs listing many of the pantos across the North, East, South and West of Yorkshire, some of which also run into February.

If you have a panto you’d like us to mention, please send us details.

Haxby

Aladdin
by the Flying Ducks (Panto) Group

15-18 February 2012

15th, 16th & 17th - 7.30pm

18th – 2.00pm matinee and 6.30pm evening show

Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church Hall, The Village, Haxby, YORK YO32 2JJ

Tickets – Adults £6.00: Children £4.00

Tel: 01904 690 757

Wass

Tick Tock
by Wass Panto Group

Tick Tock at Wass Village Hall

18 February – 2.00pm matinee and 6.30pm

Wass Village Hall, Wass, York YO61 4BE

Tickets: Matinee – adults £4, children £2. Evening – adults £5, children £3

Box Office: 01347 868 132

Click the links below to see our original posts listing pantos throughout Yorkshire:

South Yorkshire pantos

North Yorkshire pantos

East Yorkshire pantos

West Yorkshire pantos

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Riding Lights Theatre Company Christmas Productions

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 by chrisjones

Give It Back, Mak - image courtesy of Riding Lights Theatre Company

The highly esteemed Riding Lights Theatre Company (based in York) is putting on two travelling Christmas productions over the coming weeks:

GIVE IT BACK, MAK!
written by Paul Burbridge

It’s the coldest of nights and snow lies thick on the ground. It’s chill and bitter under a sky glittering with twinkling stars. The lights in the town are also gleaming brightly and the houses look warm and inviting. But the shepherds have to stay out on the hills and watch their flocks at winter lambing time – who knows what nasty predator might be about!

In the town, the Lamb Chop Inn is heaving. Not only do they have nothing to eat for Sunday lunch but they’ve no spare rooms for guests. The landlord, Mak, has put up two signs. The top one says, “NO VACANCIES AT ALL” and below it another says, “NOT EVEN THE TEENSIEST ONE”.

But wait, a young couple’s car has got stuck in the snow. Where shall they stay? Despite the signs, they know on the door of the Lamb Chop Inn . . .

“Give It Back, Mak!” is a brand new, rollicking, warm-hearted, fun-filled Christmas play for all the family – with tales of desperate deeds, people that glow in the dark and sheep in prams. And out in the potting shed, something quite extraordinary is happening that will change everyone and everything for the better.

“Give It Back, Mak!” has puppetry and amazing story-telling and provides a hilarious evening’s entertainment.

Suitable for age five upwards. Approximately one hour long.

Nearly The Goat - image courtesy of Riding Lights Theatre Company

Nearly The Goat
written by Nigel Forde

“Nearly” is a goat with a difference – he’s an amazing actor and impersonator, so definitely not your run of the mill goat, no kidding!

Nearly uses his remarkable skills and butts in (exactly when needed) to save the day. What’s more, in the process, he helps in the telling of a thoroughly enchanting Christmas tale.

On the way he has to use his home-made travelling machine to get to Bethlehem before the wolf and help the kings of Persia get home without their camel. And these are the only disasters that come raining down from the heavens that Nearly has to deal with.

First staged in 2009 (to widespread acclaim) this production involves marvellous puppetry and tells the Christmas story in a new and unforgettable way.

Suitable for age five upwards. Approximately one hour long.

You can find out more about Riding Lights on their website here, and can view their Christmas schedule in Yorkshire below:

Bedale

Give It Back, Mak!

3 December 7pm

Bedale High School, Fitzalan Road, Bedale DL8 2EQ

Box office: 01765 698 363

Tickets: adults £5, concessions £3

Willerby

Give It Back, Mak!

10 December 2.00pm

Willerby Methodist Church, Carr Lane, Willerby, Hull HU10 6JP

Box office: 01482 653 245

Tickets: £6 adults, £3 children

Easingwold

Give It Back, Mak!

17 December 1.30pm

Galtres Centre, Market Place, Easingwold, York YO61 3AD

Box Office: 01347 822 472

Tickets: £6 adults, £4 concessions

Horsforth

Give It Back, Mak!

19 December 2pm & 7pm

St Margaret’s Hall, Church Road, Horsforth LS18 5LQ

Box office: 0113 258 2448

giveitbackmak@hotmail.co.uk

Tickets: adults £6, concessions £4, family £15

York

Nearly the Goat

22 & 23 December 2pm & 7pm

Friargate Theatre, Lower Friargate, York YO1 9SL

Box office: 01904 613 000

Tickets: £6 adults, £4 concessions

Burniston

Give It Back, Mak!

24 December 1.00pm

Burniston Village Hall, High Street, Burniston, Scarborough YO13 0HH

Box office: 07912 789 408

Tickets: adults £2.50, concessions £1.50

For holiday accommodation over the Christmas period, check out the York bed and breakfasts and Scarborough hotels on Hello Yorkshire.

And for other Christmas productions and pantos across Yorkshire, see here:

Christmas panto in North Yorkshire

Christmas panto in East Yorkshire

Christmas panto in West Yorkshire

Christmas panto in South Yorkshire

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25-27 Nov: The Little Festival of Everything

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011 by RichFox

UPDATE 25 NOVEMBER: Starts tonight – big party atmosphere followed by a weekend of great entertainment – come and check us out!

There’s a lot going on in Coxwold, North Yorkshire this weekend – a brand new festival packing in around 100 music, theatre, poetry and dance events into just three days at the Fauconberg Arms pub in Coxwold.

And the best thing is – it’s free!

It’s likely to be a whole lot of fun whether you’re on your own, with your partner, or part of a large family – there will be plenty of surprises, and things which will excite you, challenge you and move you – the organisers promise things for those of us who are adventurous, or daring, or inquisitive, or quiet.

The event is a collaboration between the Fauconberg Arms and the Flanagan Collective, and it’s being billed as much, much more than a rural festival, more like in fact one of the best arts parties of the year as many talented artists from all over the UK will be there performing, trying out ideas and having fun.

The whole event will be streamed live so the world can watch too.

The pub will be putting on a special menu for the event, and the whole thing will be very flexible – no set meal times and no limitations on where you can take your drinks.

The organisers are keen for people to come along and enjoy themselves, and have therefore strived to make things as easy as possible – that’s why all events are FREE, to ensure people come back again and again throughout the weekend should they wish. It’s a fabulous opportunity to enjoy all manner of different work from renowned artists who perform all over the UK including at the Edinburgh Festival. Here they will be testing out work, and engaging with visitors and the audience – there will be great conversations, chatter, fabulous food and drink.

If you’d like more information, check out the Little Fest website here. You’ll note that some events will be ticketed (though still free), whilst others you can just turn up – for those that are ticketed, please contact the organisers on 01347 868 214 to book your free place.

The organisers are planning more events for next year, and hoping the Little Festival of Everything will become a much-loved annual event.

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