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To 7th September
2008 Quentin Blake's Choice Exhibition - a unique exhibition to
the Hall of original paintings and drawings chosen by Quentin,
highlighting some of his work but also that of other major children's
book illustrators. This is a selling exhibition and a chance to
buy an original piece of art by some of the greatest names in
book illustration. Don't miss the chance while the exhibition
is here Nunnington Hall
To 14th September
2008 Dressed for Action - in the Military Studio.
Explore how and why soldiers' uniforms have evolved over the past
three hundred years. Using a selection of replica and real items
from our collections, visitors can try on the uniforms to get
a real feel for how they have developed through time to be both
impressive in appearance and practical. 10.00 am - 4.30 pm
York Castle Museum
To 14th September
2008 Special Exhibition - Crying with Laughter
This exhibition brings together a range of pots and prints from
the 18th century to the present day exploring humour and the human
condition through a variety of means.
For centuries, artists have used comedy and satire as tools to
expose human quirks and shortcomings. Potters often manipulate
form and imagery for the same effect. Poking fun at human foibles
can raise a laugh or reduce one to tears. Tales of morality educate
and depictions of popular characters entertain.
Highlights include a new acquisition, Six Jugs, made in 2007 by
Philip Eglin. On first sight the jugs look medieval in appearance,
but a closer inspection reveals official and commercial symbols
much more familiar to the modern eye. Nearby Paul Scott recalls
the foot and mouth crisis of 2001 with his subtly altered printed
mug.
Prints by the Victorian artist Phil May and illustrations from
the magazine, Punch, illustrate the use of satire. James Gillray
ridicules Napoleon and King George III by depicting them as characters
from Gulliver’s Travels in one print. In The Bottle, a Victorian
melodrama warns of the consequences of drinking.
A fascinating mix of imagery and ideas through the last 300 years
York Art Gallery
To 21st September
2008 Exhibition - Alfred Sisley: Impressionist Landscapes
An exhibition of works by the acclaimed member of the Impressionist
group, Alfred Sisley, described by his contemporary Eugène
Murer as having 'the soul and brush of a poet.' This exhibition
explores Sisley's captivation with the landscape of the Parisian
suburbs of Louveciennes and Port-Marly and the towns along the
River Loing. Sisley's work demonstrates the artist's engagement
with an ever changing environment, carefully depicting the transient
qualities of the seasons and the subtlest changes of weather and
sunlight The Bowes Museum
Barnard Castle
To September
2008 'The Memory of Place' - York Museums Trust is delighted to
announce that The Memory of Place by Keiko Mukaide will re-open
for another season on 24 May, 2008.
The installation, which opened in 2007, is the latest commission
to create challenging contemporary work within this unique historic
space and has proved extremely popular with visitors.
In The Memory of Place, Keiko responds to her sense of the space,
and to the visual remains of the building's former life, the stained
glass, grave covers and carvings.
Using fire, water, glass, stone and light, she transforms the
interior of the church, creating a spiritual space in which to
reflect on the memory of loved ones.
A pool of water fills the nave of the church. The water in the
pool flows towards the transept of the church, where a suspended
column of glass rods is dramatically top-lit, suggesting a spiritual
path to a higher place.
Visitors are invited to become involved with the installation
by lighting a votive candle and floating it on the pool - connecting
our modern life with that of our ancestors.
In the Japanese religious ceremony, Shoro nagashi, people release
lanterns onto a river in mid summer, symbolising their ancestors'
spirits ascending to heaven
York
St Mary's
To 25th September
2008 Exhibition - ‘A quiet intensity’ Work by Roy Freer,
ROI, NEAC
As part of its policy to bring nationally-known painters to York,
Kentmere House Gallery is showing the work of highly-acclaimed
British colourist Roy Freer. Roy’s work is much admired by
those fortunate to know it, including his fellow artists.
Although he is generally little known in the north, Roy is no
stranger to York. He has previously been artist-in-residence at
the York Early Music Festival, and took part in the Gardens of
Yorkshire’ exhibitions, in association with the National
Gardens scheme, both initiated by Kentmere House Gallery.
Roy is typical of talented painters in that he is quiet and unassuming.
Known particularly for his still-life paintings in oils, he has
developed a style which is subtle yet immediately recognisable.
Overlays of rich colour are used to interpret the subject as a
visual experience, using light, shade, space and distance. He
is fascinated by the relationships between groups of objects in
the studio—simple household items, but with a life and energy
of their own. He works from a peaceful riverside studio in Suffolk,
with rowing boat tied up nearby
Kentmere House Gallery
To 29th September
2008 'Odyssey' - An exhibition by Robert Koenig. A crowd of over
30 monumental wood figures carved from tree trunks, following
a spiritual journey which the artist's mother undertook in the
1940's across Europe North Transept
York Minster
To 30th September
2008 Art Exhibitions at Newby.
Newby Hall is a treasure trove for art lovers; the outstanding
permanent art collections are complemented by changing exhibitions
and displays. Our exhibition programmes are renowned for their
quality, variety and originality.
September Exhibition in the Grantham Room - Diane Thornton
Diane's passionate love for colours sparks the need to paint and
find balance between raelity and abstraction. Her inspiration
comes from the North Yorkshire Countryside be it the East Coast,
the Moors or the magnificent City of York
Newby Hall
To 19th October
2008 Exhibitions in the Gallery - Cheryl Taylor Artist in Residence.
Cheryl Taylor's textile and knitwear designs have been used by
fashion companies such as Paul Smith and French Connection. She
will be showing a collection of new works exclusive to Ryedale
Folk Museum Ryedale
Folk Museum
To 31st October
2008 A Grand Tour of Studley Royal - 1.30 pm Daily. A free tour
taking in the grand design of the Georgian landscape including
deer park and water garden. Meet at the visitor centre Fountains
Abbey
& Studley Royal
Water Gardens
To 31st December 2008 A Taste for China - Celebrating links with
China, this exhibition show examples of Chinese lacquerwork, porcelain,
teawares, fans and textiles.
To celebrate the long established link between China
and England, Fairfax House is displaying some superb examples
of early travel journals lacquerwork, porcelain, teawares, fans,
mother of pearl and textiles, which were being brought into England
by the East Indian Trading companies. Outstanding examples of
contemporary work will also be included in the display.
Fairfax House
Future Events and Attractions
1st September
2008 Lunchtime Concert - The Evocative Music of Spain - with Vincent
Billington piano. Phone 01723 350545 for details 1.00 pm
St Helen's Church
St Helen's Square
3rd September
2008 'Inaccessible York Walking Tour' - A unique opportunity to
enter parts of York normally not open to the public, to descend
into cellars and Roman remains, explore secret passages, crypts,
mediaeval churches and hidden Georgian interiors. The theme for
this walk 'Guildhalls and Secret Passages' 10.30 am
YorkWalk
3rd September
2008 'Historic Inns and Pubs of York Walking Tour' - Relax after
a day's sightseeing on a stroll around York's most historic and
picturesque hostelries, all with colourful stories 7.30 pm
YorkWalk
3rd September
2008 Café Scientifique - Café Scientifique is an
informal evening of lively discussion revolving around the contemporary
scientific issues of the day. Each meeting begins with a short
talk from an invited science-related speaker. This is followed
by an hour of open discussion. Everyone is welcome to come and
express their views, or to just enjoy a drink and listen. No scientific
knowledge is assumed and everyone can participate.
The Plight of the Honey Bee Should We Be Worried? with
Guest Speaker: Mike Brown, Head of the National Bee Unit, York
Beekeepers throughout Britain are concerned about the ever increasing
number of bee colonies devastated by invading parasites, disease
and disorders like Colony Collapse Disorder which threaten to
wipe out the honey bee resulting in disaster for the food and
farming industries.
On average British Bees produce 6000 tonnes of honey each year
estimated to be worth £30 million sustaining jobs in rural
communities.
The National Bee Unit is part of the Central Science Laboratory,
an executive agency of Defra. The role of the NBU is to protect
the honey bee, an essential pollinator of crops and wild plants
and to provide specialist advice and technical consultancy service
on bee health to government departments, bee keepers and industry
7.30 pm
City Screen, York
Café Scientifique
3rd September
2008 Live Acoustic Gig in Mtoo's Loft - Dark acoustic songs about
death interspersed with funk, anger, monkeys and air traffic controllers.
Drew Stephenson has been playing and writing songs since he was
at college in Edinburgh. Starting off in folk sessions he soon
put together his first band and went electric, unlike Dylan, no-one
cried "Judas".
Since then there have been many bands and many changes of direction
but he has now really begun to craft out his own sound as a solo
performer. Dr Jones' cello has added depth and resonance to an
already dynamic act.
"Slow songs with nice, strong melodies. Drew Stephenson delivers
his vocals with a meaning and thoughtfulness that many singers
would sneer in envy at." - Sandman magazine 8.30 pm
Melton's Too
3rd September
2008 Scarborough Jazz at The Cask presents Jim Birkett
A well-respected jazz guitarist on the UK scene, Jim has played
with many top American and British soloists across the genres,
from Kenny Davern to Don Weller. He is one of the most requested
performers at Scarborough Jazz and a great favourite with the
resident trio. His repertoire is wide ranging, including the classic
Jobim bossa nova numbers, the Great American Songbook and bop
material. He has a jazz related Doctorate but his playing is heartfelt
and warm rather than overtly intellectual. So see the doctor tonight,
you'll feel better if you do. With Mike Gordon Trio (MG3)
8.45 pm
The Cask Inn
Scarborough
Scarborough Jazz
4th September
2008 'Inaccessible York Walking Tour' - A unique opportunity to
enter parts of York normally not open to the public, to descend
into cellars and Roman remains, explore secret passages, crypts,
mediaeval churches and hidden Georgian interiors. The theme for
this walk 'Kings Manor' 10.30 am
YorkWalk
4th September
2008 'Inaccessible York Walking Tour' - A unique opportunity to
enter parts of York normally not open to the public, to descend
into cellars and Roman remains, explore secret passages, crypts,
mediaeval churches and hidden Georgian interiors. The theme for
this walk 'The Henry VIII Trail' - this obese, diseased and constipated
monarch made a state visit to York in 1541. Follow his footsteps
and see the havoc he wrought on the monasteries and hospitals
2.15 pm
YorkWalk
4th September
2008 The Black Swan Folk Club present - Tom Bliss
A solo show by this great Leeds-based multi-instrumentalist, singer
and storyteller-in-song. Tom’s self-penned material is inspired
by real people, events and places (particularly his beloved Channel
Islands), and fits smoothly alongside the traditional songs and
tunes in his repertoire 8.00 pm
Black Swan
Peasholme Green
B.S.F.C.
4th September
2008 Evening Bat Walk - Evening Talk with a late-night walk around
Harewood Lake 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
John Gregory, Treasurer of the West Yorkshire Bat Group and Bat
Warden for Natural England will lead this evening Talk with a
late-night walk around Harewood Lake in search of our resident
species of bats.
The talk is approximately 1 hour. Please bring a torch and suitable
footwear and clothing Harewood House
4-7th September
2008 York Against Cancer Art Exhibition - A showcase of outstanding
contemporary art by North Yorkshire's leading artists will be
held at Castle Howard. The exhibition is being organised by local
charity York Against Cancer, and will feature the work of more
than 30 artists, leading painters, sculptors, ceramicists and
photographers currently living and working in Yorkshire and those
who were born and brought up here.
Proceeds from the event will go towards a major appeal launched
by York Against Cancer to fund much needed transport for cancer
patients. York Against Cancer is a local charity working in collaboration
with The University of York and York Hospital, committed to funding
research and supporting local cancer patients and their families
Castle Howard
4-13th September
2008 Marie - The story of Marie Lloyd Written by Steve Trafford.
Music by Stephen Rose. Lighting design by Naoko Nagai. Costumes
by Sheila Godbolt. FEATURING OLIVIER NOMINEE ELIZABETH MANSFIELD
“The greatest music hall artist of all time.” - T.S.ELIOT
Marie Lloyd lives again in this popular and celebrated
show, which features all her famous songs: Don’t Dilly Dally
on the Way, Oh! Mr Porter, A Little of what you Fancy does you
Good and The Boy I Love is Up in the Gallery. Marie captures all
the riotous fun and irrepressible talent, as well as the pain
and anguish, of a truly remarkable woman
York
Theatre Royal
5th September
2008 Chinoiserie Decoration - Find out more about how Chinese
Art inspired Georgian decorations.
As part of a city-wide initiative which celebrates
our historic links with China, Fairfax House is offering a series
of connoisseur tours which explore how British artists, craftsmen
and decorators used examples of Chinese Art to inspire their designs
for porcelain, furniture, silver and wallpaper. Known as Chinoiserie
decoration, the fashion reached its height at around the time
Fairfax House was completed in 1762. Examples on display provide
a useful overview of how these ideas were interpreted. 3.30 pm
Fairfax House
5th September
2008 York Astronomical Society lecture - "New Season Kick-off
meeting" - Presented by the YAS committee and guests.
It has become a very popular tradition now that the first meeting
to be held after the Summer break is a special "New Season
kick-off meeting", and as such is aimed at beginners and
seasoned observers a like. We will be hosting 6 short presentations,
lasting 10 to 15 minute each, covering different aspects of astronomy
and observing, and a Q & A session at the end.
The aim is to get everyone enthusiastic about the return of the
dark nights and inspired to get outside to do some observing.
Even if you've not done any practical observing before, why not
make this season the one when you give it a go, and make the best
use of the society member's Observatory? All are welcome 8.00
pm
Denham Room
Priory Street Centre
Y.A.S.
5th September
2008 'AN HONORARY YORKSHIREMAN' - James Herriot life and stories
adapted for the stage for the first time! An upbeat, charming,
touching and funny play based on the life and adventures of the
celebrated local hero, James Herriot.
The new play by Kate Bramley focuses on the early years in the
career of Herriot, known to millions from film and TV adaptations
of his own popular novels, as the young vet finds his professional
feet and adopts, and is adopted by, his new spiritual home, in
the rural splendour of North Yorkshire Spotlight Theatre
Bridlington
'AN HONORARY YORKSHIREMAN'
5th September
2008 “Ryedale Live!” a new series of bi-monthly acoustic
concerts featuring the best of local talent performing alongside
an impressive line-up of musicians from further afield has been
launched...
Anna Leddra-Chapman - soulful and honest lyrics straight from
the heart, 17 year old Anna is truly one of the most gifted young
songwriters in Britain today
Holly Taymar - 18 year-old singer songwriter starting to make
big waves on the York jazz scene
David Swann - acoustic folk singer songwriter recently returned
to his home county from the south
Also performing will be local singer/songwriter Em Whitfield and
Scott (one half of local duo The Dangleberries)
7.30 pm
The Village Hall
Hovingham
'"Ryedale Live!"'
6th September
2008 The Western Front Association lecture by Dr John Bourne.
"The British response to the German Spring Offensive of 1918:
This lecture will focus on the political as well as the military
level of command." 2.30 pm
Phoenix Block
York St John University College
WFA - Yorks. Branch
6th September
2008 House Concerts present - The Groanbox Boys
This will be a wonderful evening - Their music is steeped in the
1920s and 30s, and played like the old greats with the peculiar
mixture of sex and God to match. Seznec and Ward-Bergeman play
their own unique brand of foot-stompin', sweat-drippin-from-the-ceiling,
old time American blues, folk, rags, and mountain songs on accordion,
acoustic guitar, gourd banjo, open-backed banjo, piano, harmonica,
and shackles.
They played a sell out show here last year - so get your places
quick for their return!
House Concerts
6th September
2008 Taster Tour - 10.30 am. As the name suggests enjoy a taste
of everything this World Heritage Site has to offer. Meet at the
Visitor Centre Fountains Abbey
& Studley Royal
Water Gardens
6th September
2008 Victorian Garden Games - Bring a picnic and enjoy a selection
of Victorian games on the lawns of Brodsworth Hall with croquet,
quoits, skittles, giant chess and many more. From 11.00 am Brodsworth
Hall
6th September
2008 Making the most of your membership….. NT Members Day.
An opportunity, especially for National Trust members, to find
out a little more about how the Hall is managed while getting
a chance to take a peak behind the scenes. This event is free
but spaces are limited so booking is essential. 10.00 am (duration
2-3 hours) Tel 01439 748283 Nunnington Hall
6th September
2008 Learn Defendo at the Royal Armouries
Defendo, created by Bill Underwood, is the internationally approved
"Occidental System of Self-Protection" designed to enable
its practitioner to put an immediate end to any physical confrontation,
with or without weapons, turning the attacker into the victim.
This is accomplished through joint manipulation, restraints, strikes,
grips, leverages and by manipulating the aggressor's nervous system.
Direct and extremely practical, Mr. Underwood's techniques have
proven themselves through "life and death" combat situations
in World Wars I and II taught to British soldiers to help them
to survive if trapped behind enemy lines.
Defendo was reintroduced to the UK in 2003 by Chief Instructor
Clive Elliot. 11.00 am - 3.00 pm Royal Armouries
Leeds
6th September
2008 Drive in Movie: Dirty Dancing
Spend an evening under the stars watching a classic this summer!
Come to Harewood to experience a classic movie shown on a huge
screen on Harewood's Showfield. This year's film is Dirty Dancing!
The movies audio will be broadcast via FM radio, therefore cars
must have a working radio. Times: Gates open 5.30 pm. Start time
8.00 pm Harewood House
6th September
2008 Little Toby Walker in Concert - A unique and accomplished
fingerstyle guitar virtuoso, Toby is adept at blues, rags and
hot country picking and coaxes more out of a guitar than anyone
could imagine. A skilled singer and songwriter as well, Toby draws
inspiration from traditional and contemporary music, taking that
foundation and creating something uniquely his own. 7.30 pm Selby
Town Hall
6/7th
September
2008 York Festival of Traditional Dance - York’s own Ebor
Morris and other local teams invite a rich variety of traditional
dance sides from all over the country to join in a non-competitive
celebration of the diversity of ritual dancing.
The Festival occupies the first weekend of September. The Saturday
begins with a colourful dance procession from the Guildhall to
Parliament Square, before the teams separate to dance on site,
in King’s Square and St Sampson’s Square throughout
the day before a final grand show in front of dignitaries. The
Sunday dancing is less formal, taking place in St Sampson’s
and King’s Square on the Sunday morning.
Over the years we have had representatives of all the leading
traditional team styles: the stick and hanky Morris of the Cotswolds,
the large clog-stepping sides of the North West, the intricate
weaving Yorkshire Longsword, the country-dance like East Anglian
Molly, the bizarre costumes and disguises of Welsh border Morris
and the swift interlacing of Northumbrian Rapper sword.
This year’s Festival will run on Saturday 6th September,
10.30 am - 5.00 pm and Sunday 7th September, 11.00 am - 1.00 pm.
We've invited teams from all round England to join in this celebration
of English Traditional dance, hosted by local team Ebor Morris.
The two other local sides Acorn Morris & Minster Strays should
be in attendance, together with old favourites such as Brackley
Morris from Northamptonshire
York Festival of Traditional Dance
6/7th
September
2008 Open Days at Holgate Windmill - View the restoration work
being undertaken at the last windmill in York.
York was historically a City surrounded by windmills but Holgate
Mill is the last surviving one, built in 1770 and it was grinding
corn until about 1933. It is a Grade II listed building and is
a very rare type of windmill as it has five sails, a fantail and
is also double shuttered. Once the five sails have been restored,
this could make it unique in Britain.
A knowledgeable preservation society committee member will be
present on each floor to give further information and answer any
questions you may have. There will be displays and storyboards
depicting the life story of the mill. The number of people allowed
inside the mill at any one time will be limited, so please be
prepared to wait a short while. Hard hats must be worn on the
upper floors and will be provided. 11.00 am - 4.00 pm Holgate
Windmill
6/7th
September
2008 Fangfest - Festival Of The Practical Arts - Rocking Horse
Making & Restoration demos, Craft Marquee, Pottery demos,
Chainsaw Carving, Steam Train, Vintage Car Rally, Roundabouts,
Steam Organ, Flower Festival, Archery, Clay Shooting, Pony &
Trap rides and much more... A great event for all the family.
Info line: 01759 368737 Fangfoss
Nr Pocklington
6/7th
September
2008 Wolds Game & Country Fair - This new event last year
proved to be a spectacular success and is sure to become a regular
feature in Yorkshire's countryside calendar.
Making the very best use of the wonderful setting of the Park
in front of Sledmere House, the fair provides two days of entertainment,
education and shopping opportunities for all the family. Dog events,
clay pigeon shooting, falconry, chainsaw carving and rural crafts
are among the many attractions together with two full ring display
programmes each day. Over 9,000 people had a great day out last
year, make sure you join them this year if you can! Sledmere House
6/7th
September
2008 Thirsk Races Thirsk
Racecourse
6/7th
September
2008 Family Weekend North Yorkshire
Moors Railway
6/7th
September
2008 PRIZE LEEK SHOW - A traditional leek, vegetable and flower
show in the appropriate setting of The Colliery Village. Local
gardeners exhibit home grown produce and there's the customary
grand auction to close the Event Beamish
Museum
7th September
2008 'The Richard III Walking Tour' - Follow in the footsteps
of this much maligned monarch, still revered in York. At the end
visit the Richard III museum and vote on whether or not he really
did murder the Princes in the Tower 10.30 am
YorkWalk
7th September
2008 Allied Services Day - Commemoration Service with Parade and
Flypasts Yorkshire
Air Museum
7th September
2008 Noughties to Forties - Early 20th Century cars in front of
the house, with Victorian Laundry Maid demonstrations, supported
by the North East Club for Pre War Austin's. 12.00 noon - 4.00
pm
Beningbrough Hall
7th September
2008 Grandparent & Grandchildren's Tour - A special tour for
young people and their grandparents.
Celebrate Grandparents’ Day (7 Sept) with your
grandchildren and find out more about how the Georgians lived
from a young person’s perspective. Have you ever wondered
how the Georgians coped without electricity? How they went to
the toilet? Who did the washing up? How food was presented on
the table and what they ate? These and many more answers are provided
in this special tour suitable for 8 – 12 year olds accompanied
by grandparents! 12.30 pm
Fairfax House
7th September
2008 RV, HELICOPTER AND AT HOME DAY - Members of the general public
will no longer be allowed to attend the popular fly-in events
and airshows at Breighton Airfield
"As a small organisation operating an airfield with very
limited space and infrastructure, not to mention ever increasing
visitor numbers, it is becoming increasingly difficult to implement
the necessary public safety regulations which, coupled with rising
insurance costs, has led to this regrettable conclusion. In short,
we have become victims of increased legislation..." The suggestion
being made, is that they take up Museum Club membership which
allows access to the airfield throughout the year for just £25
per year Breighton Airfield
The Real
Aeroplane Company
7th September
2008 Allied Services Commemoration Day Yorkshire
Air Museum
7th September
2008 'A Way of Life' Farming Traditions in Yorkshire: Harvest
Festival
From sickle to combine, see the story of harvest come to life
with a traditional service in the Four Seasons Building. Try corn
dolly making, vegetable bingo, dough modelling, potato printing
and apple bobbing. Help us decorate the farm cart with flowers
to celebrate the coming of Harvest! 11.00 am - 4.00 pm Yorkshire
Museum
of Farming
7th September
2008 'The Jewish Heritage Walking Tour' - A walk recalling the
Jewish contribution to York's history, visiting sites connected
with mediaeval and modern Jews. The walk ends at the site of the
dreadful massacre of the Jews at Clifford's Tower 2.15 pm
YorkWalk
7th September
2008 All Services Veterans Remembrance Parade & Service -
10.00 am until 5.00 pm - (Parade at 2.00 pm). Mass gathering of
military veterans and associated civilian organisations who have
served in or alongside HM Forces over the last 100 years. This
event attracts in excess of 1,000 veterans
Eden Camp
Malton
7th
September
2008 The Vintage Motor Cycle Club Meet Sledmere House
7th
September
2008 RHS Harlow Carr Gardens - Autumn Plant Fair. 10.00 am - 4.00
pm
RHS Harlow Carr
pdf leaflet
7th September
2008 Morris Minor Car Rally Ryedale
Folk Museum
7th September
2008 Alvis Rally - 10.00 am - 6.00 pm. The Alvis is a truly classic
car which due to its price never really hit the mainstream market.
These cars were built with nothing but quality in mind so come
and admire the appearance and finish that is well above that of
your average car. A must for car enthusiasts Harewood House
7th September
2008 Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - Guided Tours of the
Railway - NEW FOR 2008
See behind the scenes - all those nooks and crannies, those locked
sheds and tantalising sidings that you can't quite see the end
of. Now you can find out what's going on, what is where, why it's
in bits and what's happening? Or simply have a decent afternoon
out with someone who knows a fair bit about the Railway and is
happy to talk and answer questions?
You will travel in reserved accommodation on the Keighley &
Worth Valley Railway with a look behind the scenes at all locations
on the line, sheds, stations and offices. A buffet lunch will
be included.
The itinerary will be: Assemble at Haworth station for a glimpse
behind the scenes in the Motive Power Depot before joining the
11.35 a.m. departure to Oxenhope by diesel train. Here we leave
the train for a look around the Railway's superb carriage repair
and storage facilities, before joining the 12.45 p.m. steam train
for a run to Ingrow via Keighley during which a buffet lunch will
be available.
We leave the train at Ingrow at 1.36 p.m. for a visit to the Carriage
and Locomotive museums at that site and a look around the sidings
(did you know that there's a crane tank in the undergrowth?).
At 2.21 p.m. we catch a train for the short trip to Oakworth,
where we arrive at 2.30 and take a look behind the scenes at this
world famous film location, before joining the train again for
Haworth at 3.12, concluding at Haworth at 3.20 pm
KWVR
7th September
2008 Bowes Railway - 'The world's only operational preserved standard
gauge rope hauled railway' - Public Operating Day.
With one of our steam engines running brake van rides
Bowes Railway
nr Gateshead
7th September
2008 Afternoon Band Concert in the Gardens with York Concert Band
Burnby Hall Gardens
7th September
2008 Harvest Festival – Colourful displays of fruit, vegetables
and flowers fill the Village Chapel for the Harvest Festival and
a Methodist choir leads the harvest hymn singing Beamish
Museum
7th September
2008 Sunday Afternoon Band Concert - A perfect way to spend a
summer day. Enjoy the gardens in the company one of the best of
South Yorkshire's brass bands. Extra admission to the Hall. From
3.00 pm Brodsworth Hall
7th September
2008 St Mary's Evensong - 3.00 pm. Ecumenical service in St Mary's
church. Everyone welcome Fountains Abbey
& Studley Royal
Water Gardens
7th September
2008 The Band Room in Farndale - variously described as 'England's
tiniest major venue,' 'the greatest small venue on Earth' and
'a corrugated iron shed in the middle of nowhere.' (It's all true...)
present - Bowerbirds
Transcendental Acoustic Nu-Folk | Americana trio from Raleigh,
North Carolina, drawing comparisons with THE ARCADE FIRE, THE
DECEMBERISTS, NICK DRAKE, JOANNA NEWSOM, THE ROSEBUDS, ANDREW
BIRD, DEVENDRA BANHART
Bowerbirds sit on the dividing line between the freak folk contingent
led by Devendra Banhart and Joanna Newsom and the more straightforward
sunshine pop of Lavendar Diamond: for all the self-conscious quirkiness
of their lineup and instrumentation, there's an unfeigned positivity
to their music that's refreshingly direct. The roots of the Bowerbirds
lie in the Raleigh, NC, indie rock trio Ticonderoga, who were
led by singer and guitarist Phil Moore. During the recording of
the trio's second album, 2005's The Heilig Levine LP, Moore took
a job tracking birds for the North Carolina Museum of Natural
Sciences, which involved living in a cabin in the Carolina woods,
far from civilization. Moore's girlfriend, a visual artist named
Beth Tacular joined him in the cabin to work on her painting;
at night, Moore began writing songs influenced by the couple's
rustic, natural surroundings. When Ticonderoga split up on tour
supporting their second album, Moore and Tacular started their
own band, Bowerbirds, with Tacular teaching herself how to play
the accordion and acquiring a marching band-style bass drum to
keep rudimentary time. In this stripped-down incarnation, Bowerbirds
recorded a six-song EP, Danger at Sea, in 2006. Drafting producer
and multi-instrumentalist Mark Paulson to flesh out the duo's
sound, the Bowerbirds released their debut full-length, Hymns
for a Dark Horse, on the new indie label Burly Time Records in
2007
The Band Room
Low Mill
Farndale
Kirkbymoorside
8th September
2008 Lunchtime Concert - The Liszt Story - with Vincent Billington
piano. Phone 01723 350545 for details 1.00 pm
St Helen's Church
St Helen's Square
8th September
2008 Beth Rowley - Following on from gigs at London’s Roundhouse,
Cardiff’s St. David’s Hall and Colston Hall in Bristol
supporting David Gray, Beth Rowley brings her incredible blues
and jazz voice to Pocklington Arts Centre
With her current single ‘Oh My Life’ being played almost
non-stop on BBC Radio 2 at the moment, the official synopsis of
this amazing young talent goes like this…
Fusing a vintage sound & sensibility with a joyous, contemporary
edge, Beth Rowley is essential listening for 2008. Born to British
parents in Peru and raised in Bristol, the 26-year old singer/songwriter
defies expectation with her towering vocals and sophisticated,
gospel-tinged sound. Armed with an arsenal of timeless tracks,
she releases her debut album ‘Little Dreamer’, is released
by Universal this May. SOLD OUT 8.00 pm
Pocklington
Arts Centre
9th September
2008 Craft Market - Castle Howard will be hosting a Craft Market
on Tuesday 9th December at the Stable Courtyard from 10am to 4pm.
Local stallholders will be selling the best of the region's crafts.
The Stable Courtyard is also home to Castle Howard's farm shop,
chocolate shop, gift shop, book shop and plant centre. The butcher's
counter at the Farm Shop will be selling estate-reared Aberdeen
Angus beef and locally sourced meat, most of which comes from
a 15 mile radius of the Farm Shop. The deli counter stocks fine
regional cheeses, pâtés and cooked meats.
Access to the Craft Market and shops in the Stable Courtyard is
free of charge, and there is also free car parking
Castle Howard
9th September
2008 York RSPB Talks - Alan Gladwin on "British Owls"
7.30 pm
Temple Hall
YSJU
Lord Mayors Walk
York RSPB
9th September
2008 Beverley Races Beverley
Racecourse
10th September
2008 Farmers' Market - Castle Howard will be hosting a Farmers'
Market in the Stable Courtyard from 10am to 4pm. Fifteen stallholders
will be selling the best of regional produce including meats,
preserves, cheeses and much more.
The Stable Courtyard is also home to Castle Howard's farm shop,
chocolate shop, gift shop, book shop and plant centre. The butcher's
counter at the Farm Shop will be selling estate-reared Aberdeen
Angus beef and locally sourced meat, most of which comes from
a 15 mile radius of the Farm Shop. The deli counter stocks fine
regional cheeses, pâtés and cooked meats.
Access to the Farmers' Market and shops in the Stable Courtyard
is free of charge, and there is also free car parking
Castle Howard
10th September
2008 Artalk - York Art Gallery Lunchtime Talks - Our regular team
of speakers are drawn from those professionally involved in the
world of art, or from the ranks of enthusiastic lovers of art
who have acquired a comprehensive knowledge of our wonderful permanent
collection. All talks have focussed informality, and will please
the occasional visitor as well as the art buff. Comment and participation
are encouraged.
Clothes & Costume with Helen Wilkinson
Helen, with her unsurpassed knowledge of theatrical costume and
design, examines the wide range of fashions, both historical and
fanciful, presented pictorially in works from the York collection
12.30 pm
York Art Gallery
10th September
2008 The Hot Club of Cowtown - The story begins with a classic
musical travel adventure: an ad in the music section of New York
City's Village Voice. In the mid-'90s Elana James was looking
to join a "gigging band" when Whit Smith answered her
ad. Though he had no shows on the books, Whit somehow convinced
Elana to come down to his East Village apartment and rock out
for an evening just to see what would happen. When she arrived,
he opened the door in big furry slippers and the rest is history.
More than a decade later, the Hot Club of Cowtown has grown to
be the most globe-trotting, hard-swinging Western Swing trio on
the planet. From early days busking for tips in San Diego's Balboa
Park, the band has grown and developed into a formidable international
sensation. The Hot Club's ever-growing presence on the international
festival scene has grown with it's relentless touring over the
years alongside the release of five critically acclaimed CDs released
in USA, Japan and the UK.
Today, after a two-year hiatus, the Hot Club of Cowtown has resumed
touring and recording in anticipation of a forthcoming release
in the Fall of 2008.
Some things haven't changed. The band - Elana James on violin
and vocals, Whit Smith on guitar and vocals, and Jake Erwin on
bass and vocals--still swings harder than ever as it continues
to develop it's unique, ever-changing sound. This journey, which
began with the roots of the Hot Jazz era, Americana music, vintage
pop and folk music and continues to unfold into the new sound
of the group's original songs.
In the United States, the Hot Club of Cowtown has been featured
on All Things Considered, The Grand Ol' Opry, $40 Dollars a Day
with Rachel Ray, Mountain Stage, A Prairie Home Companion, and
numerous other radio and television programs. In the UK they have
appeared extensively on BBC Radio with Bob Harris and Andy Kershaw,
and on BBC TV's "Later" with Jools Holland, the "Live
From Glastonbury Festival" broadcast, as well as throughout
the UK at festivals, theatres, and clubs. Among the youngest members
ever to be inducted into the Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame,
in 2006 they also toured as musical ambassadors for the US State
Department and were honored to be the first American band ever
to tour in Azerbaijan. These days, tours with Bob Dylan, Willie
Nelson, the Mavericks and others keep the Hot Club of Cowtown
busy dazzling new audiences both nationally and internationally
throughout much of the year
7.30 pm
The National Centre
for Early Music
10th September
2008 Scarborough Jazz at The Cask presents Stony Jazz
One of the most popular bands to come to Scarborough Jazz –
they bring a small army of fans with them, the co-leaders Rich
Adams, vocalist/guitarist, and Mark Gordon, vocalist/keyboard
player, turn their talents to jazz. With Julia Wray on saxes and
Paul Tilley on drums adding their considerable talents, expect
a generous helping of The Great American Songbook, some fine originals
and to cross some musical boundaries. Come early if you want a
seat
8.45 pm
The Cask Inn
Scarborough
Scarborough Jazz
11th September
2008 'AN HONORARY YORKSHIREMAN' - James Herriot life and stories
adapted for the stage for the first time! An upbeat, charming,
touching and funny play based on the life and adventures of the
celebrated local hero, James Herriot.
The new play by Kate Bramley focuses on the early years in the
career of Herriot, known to millions from film and TV adaptations
of his own popular novels, as the young vet finds his professional
feet and adopts, and is adopted by, his new spiritual home, in
the rural splendour of North Yorkshire Friargate Theatre
York
'AN HONORARY YORKSHIREMAN'
11th September
2008 The Black Swan Folk Club present - Bella Hardy with Chris
Sherburn
Things have really taken off for this former member of The Pack
and Ola (and graduate of York St John). Her debut CD Night Visiting
met with huge critical success, there were several Folk Award
nominations, and with her singing and fiddling ably accompanied
by concertina ace Chris Sherburn (of Last Night’s Fun), her
live shows are magic 8.00 pm
Black Swan,
Peasholme Green
B.S.F.C.
11th September
2008 St Mary's Church Tour - 11.00 am. Free tour of the richly
decorated Victorian High Gothic church designed by William Burges.
Meet at the visitor centre Fountains Abbey
& Studley Royal
Water Gardens
12th September
2008 'AN HONORARY YORKSHIREMAN' - James Herriot life and stories
adapted for the stage for the first time! An upbeat, charming,
touching and funny play based on the life and adventures of the
celebrated local hero, James Herriot.
The new play by Kate Bramley focuses on the early years in the
career of Herriot, known to millions from film and TV adaptations
of his own popular novels, as the young vet finds his professional
feet and adopts, and is adopted by, his new spiritual home, in
the rural splendour of North Yorkshire Coliseum Theatre
Whitby
'AN HONORARY YORKSHIREMAN'
12th September
2008 The Devil’s Violin - Storyteller Daniel Morden joins
forces with three star musicians to perform long forgotten Gypsy
tales from Wales and elsewhere accompanied by music borne from
the passion and energy of the Gypsy tradition. The performance
is a dynamic melding of traditional music and story, celebrating
the culture of the Roma. 7.30 pm Selby Town Hall
12/13th
September
2008 York Book Fair - Britain's largest antiquarian book fair
with antiquarian and secondhand books; ephemera; maps and prints.
Now in its 33rd year, this year's fair features the largest ever
number of exhibitors. Nearly 200 leading dealers will gather to
offer rare, antiquarian, unusual and hard to obtain out-of-print
books on all conceivable subjects. Prices will range from a few
pounds to tens of thousands of pounds, so there will be items
for serious collectors and first time-buyers alike. 10.00 am -
4.30 pm York Racecourse
York Book Fair
12-14th
September
2008 Annual Championship Dog Show organised by the Darlington
Dog Show Society. Visitors will be able to see every conceivable
breed of pedigree dog from all over Great Britain & abroad
being handled & judged. Trade stands, on site catering and
more
Newby Hall
12-14th
September
2008 2008 Harrogate Autumn Flower Show - For many exhibitors,
the two Harrogate Shows in April and September mark the beginning
and end of the UK's Horticultural Show season, taking in Chelsea,
Hampton Court and Tatton Park on the way. Around 90 of the country's
leading horticultural nurseries will be in Flower Hall 1, once
again competing for medal award cards and silver trophies and
selling from their plant markets. All are specialists in their
field and are happy to share their knowledge with visitors.
A huge range of gardening accessories on sale: summerhouses, statues,
a ceramic pot, gardening tools...we've got the lot! Much of the
Showground is hard-surfaced and over 70% of the Show is under
cover, either in fully ramped and floored marquees or in the two
permanent exhibition halls. A grand day out whatever the weather!
The following societies are represented at the show - Ancient
Society of York Florists, The; British & European Geranium
Society, The; British Cactus & Succulent Society; British
Clematis Society; British Fuchsia Society, The; British Gladiolus
Society; British National Carnation Society; Cottage Garden Society;
Delphinium Society, The: Yorks & Lincs Group; Floristry &
Flower Arranging; Hardy Plant Society, The: West Yorkshire Group;
Harrogate & Ripon Beekeepers' Association; National Association
of Flower Arranging Societies; National Chrysanthemum Society:
Northern Group; National Council for the Conservation of Plants
& Gardens; National Dahlia Society: Northern Committee; National
Vegetable Society, The; North of England Bonsai Association; Northern
Fruit Group; Royal Horticultural Society; Royal National Rose
Society
9.30 am -
5.30 pm
The Great Yorkshire Showground,
Harrogate
Flower Show
12-17th September
2008 Lord Of The Flies Written by William Golding. Directed by
Marcus Romer. Adapted for the stage by Nigel Williams.
One of the most disturbing and celebrated novels of modern times,
is vividly brought to life in Pilot Theatre’s award-winning
production. “terrifying and exhilarating” The Guardian;
“William Golding meets Quentin Tarantino” Financial
Times
A plane has crashed on an uninhabited island. The only survivors
are a group of school boys. There are no homes or schools, no
adults, no rules and before long the boys’ fragile sense
of order begins to collapse. With the discovery of ‘the beast’,
their games take on a more sinister significance and this once
well-behaved group of children quickly turns into a bloodthirsty,
murderous tribe
York
Theatre Royal
13th September
2008 Open Free Entry Day - Ancient & Medieval Finds Day. Bring
along any garden or field finds for dating and identification
by our archaeological team Beck Isle Museum
Pickering
13th September
2008 Bowes Railway - 'The world's only operational preserved standard
gauge rope hauled railway' - Heritage Open Day. Static site
Bowes Railway
nr Gateshead
13th September
2008 Victorian Garden Games - Bring a picnic and enjoy a selection
of Victorian games on the lawns of Brodsworth Hall with croquet,
quoits, skittles, giant chess and many more. From 11.00 am Brodsworth
Hall
13th September
2008 Howden Festival 2008 - Albert Alchemy - An exciting blend
of humour, magical tricks and circus skills to entertain children
of all ages. Albert will be helped by his tall friend Tom the
Fool who will be stilt walking in the Market Place during the
morning. 2.30 pm The Shire Hall
Howden
Howden Festival
13th September
2008 Concert at Saltaire Festival, by The York Waits (my favourite
early music group - Graham) - The King's Pavan. Music and readings
to commemorate the quincentenary of Henry VIII's coronation. 3.30
pm Saltaire Festival
Bradford
The York Waits
13th September
2008 Fountains by Floodlight - Dusk - 10.00 pm
Experience the wonder of the north bathed in floodlight. Enjoy
an evening of majesty and mystery with guided tours at 7.00 pm
and 7.30 pm, recorded Gregorian chants, hot seasonal food and
a different choir performing each week in the Abbey from 8.00
- 9.00 pm. It's an atmospheric night to remember. Tonight's Choir
- Baslow Choir
Fountains Abbbey
13th September
2008 Howden Festival 2008 - The Purcell Singers - Since being
formed in 1994 by conductor and organist Mark Ford the Purcell
Singers has become one of London's leading choirs and has performed
extensively in major venues such as Southwark, St Alban's and
St Paul's Cathedrals. The choir has a wide repertoire ranging
from Gibbons to Britten via Bach and Poulenc. As well as concert
and recital work the choir has a strong reputation in session
and recording work. 7.45 pm Howden Minster
Howden
Howden Festival
13th September
2008 Kirkbymoorside Town Brass Band with Band Master: John Woodward
and Band Manager: Philip Woodward
The first recorded reference to Kirkbymoorside Band was in the
parish records of 1815, which must make it one of the oldest brass
bands in the country. It has been a public subscription band ever
since and has always had wonderful support from the local community.
Leslie Maw retired after 36 years as band master in 1988 and was
awarded the British Empire Medal. He is still involved with the
band, and his wisdom is greatly appreciated. The band has won
many competitions, including first place in the 2008 North of
England Brass Band Competition. In 2009 the Band will compete
in the Championship Section. Tonight is a film-music night, with
music from Pirates of the Caribbean, The James Bond Theme, Sing,
Sing, Sing from the The Mask, and Tara’s Theme from Gone
with the Wind, among many other memorable tunes
Helmsley Arts Centre
13/14th
September
2008 Beningbrough Food & Craft Festival - A weekend celebration
of local food and crafts, with all day brunch, delicious soups
and homemade cakes!
Beningbrough Hall
13/14th
September
2008 Botanical Illustration Classes with Bridget Gillespie, two
day courses from 9.30 am to 3.00 pm Helmsley
Walled Garden
13/14th
September
2008 Trolley Weekend The Trolleybus
Museum at Sandtoft
13/14th
September
2008 1940s Weekend - Celebrating the Bull Dog spirit of the home
front
Relive the nostalgia of 1940s Wartime Britain. The Embsay &
Bolton Abbey Steam Railway steps back to the difficult times of
Wartime Britain. Various re-enactment societies attend the railway
over both days. Watch out for the Home Guard, Soldiers and Airmen
returning home on leave and, of course, the long suffering civilians
A frequent service of trains will operate on both Saturday and
Sunday, between 10.30 and 15.40 (Bolton Abbey), 16.30 (Embsay),
subject of course to enemy action. The railway has had special
dispensation from the Ministry of Food to operate its refreshment
rooms at Bolton Abbey and Embsay stations
Embsay &
Bolton Abbey
Railway
13/14th
September
2008 Tanfield Railway - the worlds oldest existing railway
"Legends of Industry" Gala Weekend - A variety of trains,
an intensive timetable and other attractions Tanfield Railway
13th September
2008 -
11th January
2009 Special Exhibition - A Thousand Words - curated by Tracy
Chevalier
A picture tells a thousand words...
This exhibition is curated by Tracy Chevalier, our writer-in-residence
for 2008, and the successful author of best sellers such as Girl
with a Pearl Earring, which was inspired by the painting of the
same name by Johannes Vermeer.
Tracy has chosen a selection of paintings from York Art Gallery's
own collection by concentrating on the idea that paintings depict
the middle of a story.
In her historical novels she expands backwards and forwards from
works of art to create stories. A Thousand Words encourages visitors
to invent and share beginnings and endings to both rarely-seen
works and old favourites York Art Gallery
14th September
2008 Battle of Britain Service... and 77 Squadron Service Yorkshire
Air Museum
14th September
2008 British Model Flying Association Air Show
Members of the British Model Flying Association will take to the
skies above Castle Howard to mark the 68th anniversary of the
Battle of Britain.
The show will feature models of some of the aircraft that fought
in the Battle of Britain, such as Hawker Hurricanes and Supermarine
Spitfires. They will be flying aerobatic models such as Cap21's,
and Sukhoi's, and '3D' models, ultra light high powered models
designed only with wild aerobatics in mind
Castle Howard
14th September
2008 Guided Walking Tours of the Cemetery - Victorian Miscellany.
A study of Victorian monuments. Led by David Poole.
The Cemetery has been the final resting place of York citizens
since 1837 and has two Grade II listed buildings to enjoy 2.00
pm
York Cemetery
14th September
2008 Falconry Display - Come and enjoy a wonderful day out flying
a bird of prey, demonstrations throughout the day. Have a hands
on experience handling Owls, Hawks and Falcons Burnby Hall Gardens
14th September
2008 Harvest Day - displays of traditional harvest skills Ryedale
Folk Museum
14th September
2008 Heritage Open Day - Part of the English Heritage sponsored
national event with Guided Tours, Family activities, Treasure
hunts and quizzes South Yorkshire
Aircraft Museum
Doncaster
14th September
2008 Sunday Afternoon Band Concert - A perfect way to spend a
summer day. Enjoy the gardens in the company one of the best of
South Yorkshire's brass bands. Extra admission to the Hall. From
3.00 pm Brodsworth Hall
14th September
2008 Howden Festival 2008 - The Purcell Singers - Since being
formed in 1994 by conductor and organist Mark Ford the Purcell
Singers has become one of London's leading choirs and has performed
extensively in major venues such as Southwark, St Alban's and
St Paul's Cathedrals. The choir has a wide repertoire ranging
from Gibbons to Britten via Bach and Poulenc. As well as concert
and recital work the choir has a strong reputation in session
and recording work. 3.30 pm Howden Minster
Howden
Howden Festival
14/15th September
2008 York Book Fair - From modest beginning with just 20 exhibitors
at the White Swan Inn in York in 1974, the York Book Fair has
grown into the largest, and many say friendliest, rare, antiquarian
and out-of-print book fair in the U.K.. Held over two days, 200
of this country's leading booksellers offer for sale a breathtaking
diversity of books, as well as maps & prints, ranging in price
from just a few pounds up to tens of thousands of pounds.
You will find books over 500 years old, to review copies of recently
published works, and everything in between. The venue is very
easy to reach, there is unlimited free parking, and also a free
shuttle bus from the Railway Station to the Fair every 20 minutes.
Over 200 leading bookdealers under one roof - the largest rare
& antiquarian book fair in Europe York Racecourse
York Book Fair
15th September
2008 Chinoiserie at Harewood Tour - Join Melissa Gallimore, Curator
of the East Bedroom refurbishment for this tour of the recent
Chinese scheme and accompanying exhibition. Melissa’s tour
will look at the painstaking restoration and installation of the
18th Century hand-painted paper. The tour will be followed by
an illustrated lecture in which we will discuss the influence
of the East on Harewood and other British houses. 10.00 am -12.30
pm Harewood House
15th September
2008 Lunchtime Concert - Waltzes, Ragtime and improvisations -
with Vincent Billington piano. Phone 01723 350545 for details
1.00 pm
St Helen's Church
St Helen's Square
15th September
2008 Howden Festival 2008 - Organ Recital by David Houlder
Although born in Liverpool with strong Lancashire roots David
is now based as Sub-Organist at Leeds Parish Church where he combines
daily services, directing two choirs and a freelance career as
a recitalist and accompanist. He is in great demand as accompanist
to choral societies on both sides of the Pennines. His programme
will include works by Saint-Saens, Bach, Vierne, Wood, Franck,
Vaughan Williams, Bairstow and Jackson. 12.10 pm Howden Minster
Howden
Howden Festival
15th September
2008 Howden Festival 2008 - Lecture by Matthew Read, Horologist
Internationally known local horological historian, clockmaker
and conservator talks on the links between our locality and John
Harrison, famous for his maritime chronometers and the quest to
establish longitude. 6.00 pm The Shire Hall
Howden
Howden Festival
15th September
2008 Howden Festival 2008 - Hallgate Chamber Orchestra
Under conductor Carey Williams the Hallgate Chamber Orchestra
has developed over the last 27 years from a small group of church
musicians to an ensemble playing music of the baroque and classical
periods as well as forays into the romantic and 20th century repertoire.
Their programme will be drawn from works by Bach, Handel, Arne,
Elgar and Vaughan Williams. 7.45 pm Howden Minster
Howden
Howden Festival
15-23rd
September
2008 The Kitchen Studio - Visit our Kitchen Studio to see demonstrations
of historic recipes, examine cooking implements from the past
and, if you're lucky, taste the results!
York Festival of Food and Drink presents A Fruit for all Seasons
How to make the most of Autumn fruit crops with jam and preserve
demonstrations
10.00 am - 4.30 pm York Castle Museum
16th September
2008 Howden Festival 2008 - Harp Recital by Claire Jones.
Winner of the Welsh national Eisteddfod in 2006 harpist Claire
Jones is currently a Masters student at the Royal Academy of Music.
She has performed at the Welsh Assembly, Houses of Parliament
as well as for royal audiences before being appointed Official
Harpist to HRH the Prince of Wales. Earlier this year, playing
with the ECO she premiered 'The Lazarus Requiem' by Patrick Hawes
at the Cadogan Hall in London. Her recital will include works
by Tchaikovsky and Bach. 12.10 pm Howden Minster
Howden
Howden Festival
16th September
2008 Pheasants, Poachers & Pies: shooting stories from the
Brodsworth estate - Shooting stories followed by a tour to see
the restored game cart and stable block (not normally open to
the public). Pre-booking required on 01302 722598. 2.00 pm Brodsworth
Hall
16th September
2008 Howden Festival 2008 - Poetry Recital by Mike Smith
Mike Smith will be performing a series of poems written after
a short visit to Lagos, Nigeria at the end of October 2004 with
his colleague and friend Ben Brunwin. The poems tell the two men's
stories as they experience the shock of what they encounter and
are variously funny, dramatic, wistful and angry. 6.00 pm The
Shire Hall
Howden
Howden Festival
16th September
2008 Howden Festival 2008 - Trinique
A truly unique combination of instruments, percussion, harp and
clarinet. Dewi Ellis Jones, Claire Jones and Rhys Taylor will
play their own arrangements of works by, amongst others, Saint-Saens,
John Rutter and Paul Reade. 7.45 pm Howden Minster
Howden
Howden Festival
16th September
2008 An Evening With Michael Portillo - Controversial former MP,
political commentator and columnist Michael Portillo was brought
up in North London and read history at Cambridge. He entered parliament
for Enfield Southgate in 1984 and served in several ministerial
roles before his dramatic election defeat in 1997. Michael left
active politics in 2005 and is now ready to share his experiences
and stories with the public. There will be plenty of opportunity
for questions from the audience
Helmsley Arts Centre
17th September
2008 Artalk - York Art Gallery Lunchtime Talks - Our regular team
of speakers are drawn from those professionally involved in the
world of art, or from the ranks of enthusiastic lovers of art
who have acquired a comprehensive knowledge of our wonderful permanent
collection. All talks have focussed informality, and will please
the occasional visitor as well as the art buff. Comment and participation
are encouraged.
Rysback: Still Life with Fish with Peter Combie
Pieter Andreus Rysback (1684-1748) was a Flemish artist who, with
his two brothers, Michael and Gerard, settled in England. He is
celebrated for his paintings of still life
12.30 pm
York Art Gallery
17th September
2008 Howden Festival 2008 - Recital by Dewi Ellis Jones, Percussionist
and Composer
Dewi graduated from the University of Wales, Bangor and went on
to be awarded a doctorate having studied with Simone Rebello and
Dame Evelyn Glennie. He is the first full time solo percussionist
in Wales with other commitments in orchestral and brass band work.
He is principal percussionist with Ensemble Cymru and also teaches
at Bangor. His recital programme will include works by Dame Evelyn
Glennie and Keiko Abe. 12.10 pm Howden Minster
Howden
Howden Festival
17th September
2008 Beverley Races Beverley
Racecourse
17th September
2008 Howden Festival 2008 - Anneliese Emmans Dean with John Rayson,
'Buzzing'
Join prize winning poet and photographer Anneliese as she performs
her fun multi-media show celebrating the amazing variety of minibeasts
scuttling and fluttering around her garden.
Comic poems and musical interludes add up to edu-tainment for
all the family. 6.00 pm The Shire Hall
Howden
Howden Festival
17th September
2008 Howden Festival 2008 - Elizabeth Altman
Elizabeth Altman is well known to Yorkshire audiences not only
as a renowned soloist but also as artistic and musical director
of the 'English Camerata' and for her leading role in many East
Riding musical events. Elizabeth is also in demand as a choral
conductor and chamber player. She is also Co-founder of the highly
regarded chamber music courses established by English Camerata
Soloists currently hosted by Uppingham School. 7.45 pm Howden
Minster
Howden
Howden Festival
17th September
2008 Scarborough Jazz at The Cask presents Frank Brooker
Expect a wide variety of material from Frank, who references the
long history of jazz during his performances. Whether on tenor
sax or clarinet he brings his innate swing to every number, which
has made him very popular with audiences for over fifty years.
He usually brings a couple of unfairly neglected tunes when he
appears, which keeps the rhythm section on its toes. Asked about
his influences, he'll say Coleman Hawkins, Barney Bigard and Sonny
Rollins, but he wears his influences lightly and you'll mostly
just hear Frank Brooker. Which is just fine with his many fans
8.45 pm
The Cask Inn
Scarborough
Scarborough Jazz
18th September
2008 Artalk - York Art Gallery Lunchtime Talks - Our regular team
of speakers are drawn from those professionally involved in the
world of art, or from the ranks of enthusiastic lovers of art
who have acquired a comprehensive knowledge of our wonderful permanent
collection. All talks have focussed informality, and will please
the occasional visitor as well as the art buff. Comment and participation
are encouraged.
Conservation with Jenny Alexander
With the acquisition of works of art comes the responsibility
of conservation, the second and vital role of Curatorship. This
special talk by our Assitant Curator is given as part of the celebrations
of the 60th Anniverary of The Friends of York Art Gallery
12.30 pm
York Art Gallery
18th September
2008 The Black Swan Folk Club present - Singers & Musicians
Night. All acoustic performers are made welcome, and listeners
besides, at our popular Open House session. The more the merrier,
so do come along 8.00 pm
Black Swan,
Peasholme Green
B.S.F.C.
18th September
2008 Howden Festival 2008 - Recital by Rhys Taylor - Clarinet.
Graduating in 2005 Rhys was awarded the Ysgoloriaeth BrynTerfel
the following year. Today Rhys is in demand as a Musical Director,
but he still loves to move audiences with his arrangements. He
will include works by Johannes Brahms and Joseph Horovitz. 12.10
pm Howden Minster
Howden
Howden Festival
18th September
2008 Pheasants, Poachers & Pies: shooting stories from the
Brodsworth estate - Shooting stories followed by a tour to see
the restored game cart and stable block (not normally open to
the public). Pre-booking required on 01302 722598. 2.00 pm Brodsworth
Hall
18th September
2008 Howden Festival 2008 - A Good Reed?
How low is low? Find out in A Good Reed? As four examples of bassoonery
plumb the depths of the woodwind section and breathe life into
the bassoon and its partner in crime the contrabassoon. 6.00 pm
The Catholic Church
Howden
Howden Festival
18th September
2008 Annabelle Chvostek - After two and a half years of recording
and touring with Canadian alt folk stars and Town Hall favourites,
The Wailin’ Jennys, leading songwriter and multi instrumentalist,
Annabelle Chvostek, is releasing her much-anticipated solo album,
Resilience. Having made her professional debut aged just 7, Annabelle
is a fearless and innovative artist whose beguiling left-of-centre
compositions straddle the divide between mainstream roots and
acoustic indie pop. 7.30 pm Selby Town Hall
18th September
2008 Howden Festival 2008 - Eduardo Niebla
Hailed as one of the world's great guitarists, Eduardo Niebla
takes to the stage with his internationally acclaimed quartet
to present a dazzling repertoire of 'stunning flamenco jazz' (The
Sound). Continally seeking out new musical terrain Eduardo Niebla
has traversed the worlds of pop, jazz and world music, collaborating
with such diversepartners as sitar maestro Nishat Khan, George
Michael, Lol Coxhill and Craig David. 7.45 pm The Shire Hall
Howden
Howden Festival
18th September
2008 Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick - A startlingly intense
reunion from this legendary, ground-breaking duo. All the old
skills are demonstrated with a new collection of traditional songs
and instrumentals. Their experienced approach to their art lacks
none of the fervour of their early days, and brings a maturity
born of many years living with the music that is an integral part
of their beings.
"Intense and demanding, this is hard core traditional music.
Sublime fiddle playing and the passionate delivery of evocative
old songs by their ablest interpretor." Telegraph
"The super-duo are back together after 14 years." The
Guardian
"Swarbrick is an absolute revelation here, as instinctively
sympathetic and wickedly inspirational as he ever was. It’s
like they were a couple of twenty somethings again. To hear Swarb
bowing with such soul and tenderness and dynamism too is an unconditional
joy." fRoots 8.00 pm
Pocklington
Arts Centre
19th September
2008 The Art of the Garden - A special symposium looking at how
the products of the garden have been used over the centuries to
decorate homes.
A special symposium of lectures, demonstrations and
a private view of Fairfax House, to explore how the products of
the garden have been used over the centuries to decorate our homes.
10.00 am to 5.00 pm
Fairfax House
19th September
2008 Salerosa - The Cuban Fusion Project
Sulene Fleming vocals Andrzej Baranek pianist Richard Hammond
bass Pete Williams congas Chris Sykes percussion Howard Jacobs
sax and percussion
Join Salerosa for an explosive evening of sizzling salsa grooves,
Afro-Cuban beats and Latino tunes performed by the finest UK Latin
jazz musicians. Salsa and Latin jazz favourites, original compositions,
and popular chart topping songs are fused with pulsating Afro-Cuban
rhythms to create an exhilarating performance. There are original
arrangements by percussionist Chris Sykes which blend creative
bass, strong vocals and red hot vibes
7.30 pm
The National Centre
for Early Music
19th September
2008 York Astronomical Society lecture - "'Everything you
wanted to know about your Telescope, but were afraid to ask"
- By Dr Jurgen Schmoll- Durham University - preceeded by the York
AS AGM.
We are very pleased to welcome Dr Jurgen Schmoll from Durham University
to speak to us tonight. Jurgen has a very informative, and in
places amusing talk for us tonight, which will both enlighten
and entertain. What are the real differences between different
types of telescopes in terms of performance and use, and how can
we get the best out of our optical instruments? Come along and
find out all the answers.
It's that time of year again where a new Committee is elected
for the York Astronomical Society. Come and hear the reports of
the last 12 months from the Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer,
and vote for next year's YAS committee. Provided you are a YAS
member, you can even stand for one of the posts yourself. Don't
be shy, new blood is always needed to keep the committee fresh
and forward looking.
The AGM should only last 20 minutes, and will proceed the evening's
talk. All are welcome 8.00 pm
Denham Room
Priory Street Centre
Y.A.S.
19th September
2008 House Concerts present - Ben Arthur & Kristy Gallacher
Ben Arthur - A wonderful young American guitarist - with bits
and pieces of John Lennon's cheeky fatalism, Beck's homespun experiments,
the earnestness of Kurt Cobain, Jeff Tweedy's seductive psychedelia,
and the exoticism of David Bowie.
He has toured with Teitur (whom you might have seen recently at
The Band Room), Tori Amos, Bruce Hornsby, and a host of others.
Ben played a great gig here last year and we are delighted to
welcome him back, with new songs from his 2008 album Mouthfeel,
new jokes, and new anecdotes.
Kristy Gallacher: "A terrifyingly talented young singer/songwriter
from Coventry. Great look, great sound and a great voice (for
me it has a touch of the Sophie Ellis-Bextor in it but far better!"
House Concerts
19th September
2008 Howden Festival 2008 - Recital by Emma Dogliani (Soprano)
and Lilian Wilson (Piano)
Emma studied with Dame Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge and
made her solo debut with Royal Opera in 1998. She has since developed
a wide repertoire of operatic roles, concert work and recitals
both in the UK and on the continent. Lilian, though born in the
Yorkshire Dales, lived and studied in Australia before returning
to the UK. She works extensively as a recitalist, accompanist
and director of operas. Both have a strong commitment to working
with young musicians and singers. 12.10 pm Howden Minster
Howden
Howden Festival
19th September
2008 Howden Festival 2008 - Talk by Jack Sheffield
Jack grew up on the tough Gipton Estate in Leeds, went on to train
as a teacher at St John's College, York. He became a headteacher
of two schools and was Senior Lecturer in Primary Education at
Bretton Hall before becoming a full time writer with a successful
first book 'Teacher,Teacher!'. 6.00 pm The Methodist Church
Howden
Howden Festival
19th September
2008 Howden Festival 2008 - Bamboleoband
With decades of live playing experience Bamboleoband bring the
true latin-rumba style of the Gypsy Kings to their repertoire
including the full catalogue of hits including Bamboleo, Volare,
Djobi, Djoba and many more. 7.45 pm The Shire Hall
Howden
Howden Festival
19-21st September
2008 The Northern Motorcaravan Show - End your show season on
a high at the Great North Show -
Huge range of 250 specialist traders all brought together for
your shopping pleasure
See and compare all the UK’s leading motorhome dealers in
one place
Massive array of 1000s of outdoor accessories – stock up
on all those essentials
Great choice of new and pre-owned motorhomes – loads of show
only offers!
Pickering Showground
Northern
Motorcaravan Show
19-28th September
2008 York Festival of Food and Drink - Yorkshire’s historic
market place: York's Food and Drink Festival is set in and around
the City’s many unique historic venues. York Food and Drink
Festival is a 'not for profit' organisation which aims to work
closely with Slow Food North Yorkshire. Our main focus is local
and regional food and drink.
Our theme this year is Better Food, Less Waste, apart from educating
your palate, we will inspire you with ideas of ways to cut down
on waste food and packaging. The Festival's educational programme
runs alongside the Parliament Street market place and in the Guildhall.
It is created for both the public and for schools.
A Special treat for this year: The Taste of Yorkshire Dinner on
Thursday 25th. There you can enjoy a special pork dinner supplied
by The Ginger Pig, Yorkshire Farmers and the darlings of the London
Foodie scene in Borough Market. The menu will be prepared by Festival
Director Michael Hjort and the team from Melton's Restaurant,
and will also feature wines selected by Christine Austin wine
Critic of the Yorkshire Post
Daily Events -
Markets - Between 60 and 80 stands everyday in Parliament
Street and St Sampson's Square
Introduction to Wine - We are working with a range
of Wine experts so that each day we can bring you an Introduction
to Wine. These introductions will have themes but will also help
you to recognise what pleases your own palate, making future wine
buying more informed and less of a gamble.
Yorkshire Taste Workshops/Slow Food North - The Festival
is working with Slow Food North Yorkshire to deliver a daily Taste
Workshop. Mostly, these take place in the York Guildhall's Room
One, and historic panelled room, (complete with two secret passages!)
at the back of York's Guildhall.
Restaurant Offers - There are three 'offers' running
during the Festival as alternatives to our regular programme.
Yorkshire Tasting menus; 2 Course Discounted menus; and Early
Dinner offers (usually the same 2 course offers available in York
restaurants before the Festival wine events)
Ale Trail - With nearly 200 pubs in York, beer drinkers
are spoilt for choice! If you enjoy real ale however, why not
follow the Festival Ale Trail? If you plan on visiting all the
pubs on the Festival Ale Trail, during the week of the Festival,
collect a card from the Daleside Brewery Tent, by the fountain
on Parliament Street. Collect stamps when you buy a pint, half
pint or bottle of real ale from participating pubs. Return your
completed card to the Daleside Brewery Tent on Parliament Street
before 4pm on Sunday 28th September to claim your commemorative
T-shirt
Sample demonstration timetable for Friday 19th September-
other days will follow similar lines every day of the event -
11am - Ampleforth Abbey Apples Slow Food Taste Workshop; 12pm
- Burdass Lamb Demo; 1pm Ye Old Sun Inn Demo; 2pm - Northern Wine
Academy Introduction to Wine; 3pm - Rudding Park Demo; 4pm - Living
Room Cocktail Demo
Events at Specific Times -
19.09.08 York Launch Dinner with Peter Sidwell Guildhall £35.00
19.09.08 Bordeaux Masterclass Mansion House £15.00
20.09.08 Peter Sidwell (1st) – Adults Cookery Workshop Guildhall
£7.50
20.09.08 Peter Sidwell (2nd) – Adults Cookery Workshop Guildhall
£7.50
20.09.08 Children's 15 minute Workshop York Designer Outlet FREE
20.09.08 Who Ate all the Pies Tap and Spile £4.50
20.09.08 Champagne Tasting Guildhall £17.50
21.09.08 Children's (1st) Cookery Workshop Guildhall £5.00
21.09.08 Children's (2nd) Cookery Workshop Guildhall £5.00
21.09.08 Wine Tasting and Thai Lunch Sangthai Restaurant £30.00
21.09.08 YorkshireVision Cheese Contest Guildhall £12.50
22.09.08 Chef's Produce Day (lunch) Guildhall £10.00
22.09.08 Ghurka Curry Dinner Guildhall £25.00
22.09.08 Port Masterclass Mansion House £15.00
23.09.08 YorkshireVision Sausage Contest Guildhall £12.50
24.09.08 Wine on the High street Guildhall £15.00
25.09.08 Victorian Dinner Mansion House £55.00
25.09.08 Yorkshire Post "Taste of Torkshire" Dinner
Guildhall £40.00
25.09.08 Literary Dinner with Kate Lock and Gilly Smith Dean Court
Hotel £29.50
25.09.08 From Our Own Gardens Bedern Hall £30.00
25.09.08 York Designer Outlet Cocktail Demo York Designer Outlet
FREE
26.09.08 St Emilion Dinner Guildhall £50.00
27.09.08 Argentinean Dinner Mansion House £40.00
27.09.08 Whisky Festival Guildhall £15.00
27.09.08 Argentinean Dinner Guildhall £12.50
28.09.08 Burgundy Lunch Melton’s Restaurant £39.00
28.09.08 YorkshireVision Pudding Finale (lunch) Guildhall £12.50
Various Venues in York
York Festival of Food and Drink
19th September -
4th October
2008 Lough / Rain Written by Declan Feenan and Clara Brennan.
Directed by Dan Sherer
Two new plays interwoven as one. In the wake of a terrible accident,
Michael and Caoimhe rebuild their lives as best they can. But
all Michael can remember is the boat out on the lough that never
should have been there. The barometer points to rain as the young
couple realise they might not grow old together
York
Theatre Royal
19th September -
4th October
2008 Beyond Measure Written by Bridget Foreman. Directed by Juliet
Forster
“...what’s mine is yours, and what is yours is mine”.
Measure for Measure Act 5 Sc1 - Isabella stands on the brink of
a new life – what will it be? Nun? Duchess? Or is there another
alternative?
With three men wanting her virginity, each for their own purpose
– can she still retain the power of choice over her own body?
Just how much control does a woman ultimately have over her own
destiny?
Beginning where Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure”
ends, “Beyond Measure” is a provocative multi-media
production. Fiery, feminine and fiercely inventive, this is theatre
at its most engaging.and you don’t need to know “Measure
for Measure” to love it!
York
Theatre Royal
20th September
2008 Farmers Market - The York Farmers Market was one of the first
to be established in the north of England in the Autumn of 1999.
The success as the forerunner to this movement in the north has
led to a large number of other markets opening and, more importantly,
created an alternative source of income to many farmers and producers.
The main benefit of the farmers market here at Murton is that
it is all under cover come rain, snow or high wind with a large
private car park adjacent.
There is always seasonal activity and special events at the markets,
adding extra value and interest.
The main principle of the farmers market is that it is local producers
selling fresh quality produce direct to local consumers in an
atmosphere which promotes dialogue and understanding of food production
including environmental and welfare standards. This cuts down
food miles and puts money back into the local economy rather than
imported goods.
The market always offers an extensive range of produce including:-
Meat – Yorkshire beef, lamb and pork; chicken, duck, geese,
pheasant, partridge, wild game (in season); wild boar; pies, sausages,
burgers etc.
Vegetables – Fresh vegetables and salads (including organic
growers); exotic mushrooms; fresh fruit in season.
Bakery – Cakes, scones, quiches, puddings, fruit pies.
Other products – Yorkshire cheeses, home made soups, fruit
wine, apple juice, organic milk and butter.
A fantastic choice of fresh quality local produce at
very competitive prices and the benefit of knowing where it's
come from and how it's been produced
York Farmers Markets
20th September
2008 Art course with Ronald Falck - Birds or Buildings study.
This is the sixth in the 2008 series of art days at Castle Howard,
and focusses on a Birds or Buildings study.
These courses are for leisure and enjoyment with a tutor available
for advice when needed. Beginners will have a structured input
at 11.00am to influence a direction of approach. Artistic outcomes
are not pre-determined, but you are asked to use the superb environment
for stimulus and allow something creative to emerge - surprise
yourself! An excellent experience in creativity is designed for
you or others! The studio is always available on the day if you
would like to work indoors.
The course is suitable for beginners, improvers or advanced level.
Cost: £20.00 per day. Materials for the day will be provided
only if requested at an additional charge of £5.00. Gift
vouchers for these courses may be purchased from the Visitor Services
Dept. (01653 648621)
For further information or enquiries, please telephone the tutor:
Ronald Falck 01262 401334 (studio)
Castle Howard
20th September
2008 'The Battle of Fulford Walking Tour' - A gentle 3 miles walk
to the battle site. On the anniversary of the Battle of Fulford,
the forgotten battle of 1066. Option of a pub lunch. Return to
York by bus. Stout footwear recommended 10.30 am
YorkWalk
20th September
2008 The Academy of St Olave's - A concert by one of York's finest
orchestras. Programme: Beethoven Egmont Overture Strauss Suite
in B flat for wind Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor 8.00 pm
St Olave's Church
Marygate
20th September
2008 Deer Walk - 2.00 pm. Enjoy the view of 500 wild deer in the
medieval deer park. Meet at Swanley Grange Fountains Abbey
& Studley Royal
Water Gardens
20th September
2008 Stokesley Agricultural Society Annual Show Stokesley Show
20th September
2008 Howden Festival 2008 - Bernard Nield
Local Historian and author, Bernard Nield takes you on a guided
tour of Howden's buildings illustrating the history of the town
and incorporating the recently introduced blue plaque trail. 2.00
- 4.00 pm Market Place
Howden
Howden Festival
20th September
2008 Fountains by Floodlight - Dusk - 10.00 pm
Experience the wonder of the north bathed in floodlight. Enjoy
an evening of majesty and mystery with guided tours at 7.00 pm
and 7.30 pm, recorded Gregorian chants, hot seasonal food and
a different choir performing each week in the Abbey from 8.00
- 9.00 pm. It's an atmospheric night to remember. Tonight's Choir
- Steeton Male Voice Choir
Fountains Abbbey
20th September
2008 The Sowerby Music 21st Birthday Autumn Season - Lynne Dawson
and friends in recital. 7.30 pm St. Oswald's Church
Sowerby, Thirsk
Sowerby Music
20th September
2008 Howden Festival 2008 - Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band
Starting life as the South Elmsall Village Band, Carlton Main
Frickley Colliery Band now stands as one of the most celebrated
exponents of the art. The Band has consistently found success
in County, National and International competitions. Their programme
this evening, featuring 'new signings' is bound to please. 7.45
pm Howden Minster
Howden
Howden Festival
20th September
2008 Kirkby Fleetham Folk Club - Roger Davies - "The best
I've seen in 20 years. If I had a torch I'd throw it to him."
Harvey Andrews + support from Blind Summat (Wendy Arrowsmith,
Joolz Cavell, Paul Arrowsmith) - “If I had a (big, burning)
torch I’d throw it at them” - The Arrowsmith’s
next door neighbours 8.30 pm
The Village Hall
Kirkby Fleetham
nr Northallerton
KFFC
20th September
2008 Cello & Piano Duo Recital with Matthew Lowe: cello and
Alasdair Beatson: piano
Matthew first performed here seven years ago and Alasdair accompanied
violinist Fenella Humphries three years ago, so this is a second
appearance in Helmsley for both. They have regularly played recitals
together all around England. Matthew now plays with the BBC Symphony
Orchestra, and in Gstaad, Switzerland, with the Lysy Camerata.
Alasdair’s future plans include a Bastille Day of French
music at the Wigmore Hall and a concert tour with the Scottish
Ensemble. Tonight they will play sonatas for cello and piano by
Boccherini, Barber, Beethoven and Richard Strauss
Helmsley Arts Centre
20/21st
September
2008 'Fishergate Four' - a selling exhibition of original artworks
by four local well-known artists - Judy Burnett, June Lloyd-Jones,
Malcolm Ludvigsen and Ron Burnett
Oil Paintings, Pastels, Drawings , Prints and Cards - some previously
exhibited works will be at a reduced price and there will be a
Charity Auction of works by all these artists at 3.00 pm on Saturday.
Phone 01904 622498 for more details. 10.00 am - 4.30 pm each day
York Cemetery Chapel
20/21st
September
2008 Middleton Railway - Autumn Gala - Intensive timetable, all
available locomotives in steam, diesel and railbus workings
Middleton Railway
20/21st
September
2008 Harvest of Steam Weekend - 2008 will see a much larger event
with several visiting locomotives being lined up for this event.
Details of the locomotives will NOT be published until they have
been fully confirmed, and they are, of course, subject to availability.
Sadly we have to confirm that the NER Q6 will not be appearing
as had been hoped as it has other commitments which were not envisaged
at the outset. HOWEVER, we will be on the lookout for something
of a similar size of a mainline origin!
A regular passenger service will be operated over the line, with
demonstration goods trains also featuring. The Stately Trains
carriages should feature, and may also include the L&NWR Director's
Saloon whose restoration is progressing well.
The home fleet should include Monckton & 140 (in its last
year before withdrawal) the Sentinel, Ann as well as Beatrice
if the restoration is completed in time. In addition, Darfield
No.1 will be returning to the Railway on loan for a one year period
from June 2008 and will feature in the gala
Embsay &
Bolton Abbey
Railway
20/21st September
2008 Corn Dolly Weekend – Find out how these traditional
decorations are made – it's much more difficult than it looks!
Try your hand at making them in the Corn Dolly Exhibition in The
Town and see the corn dollies on display around the Museum Beamish
Museum
20-28th
September
2008 Flowers in the English Country House - A Flower Festival
in Fairfax House. Arrangements supplied by the Acomb Flower Guild
with a special arrangement included from international flower
arranger George Smith.
A week long festival of flowers at Fairfax House, with
eleven arrangements inspired by the eighteenth century architecture
and decoration of the building and the famous Noel Terry collection
of English furniture and clocks. Organised by the Acomb Flower
Guild, with a special guest arrangement by George Smith, one of
the world’s most celebrated lecturers and demonstrators of
flower decoration
Fairfax House
20th September
2008 -
25th January
2009 Special Exhibition - Out of the Shadows
Artists have always been fascinated with the dramatic effects
of light and shadow. Whether through sunlight dappling through
trees or faces illuminated by a candle in the dark, this exhibition
brings together prints, paintings and drawings demonstrating the
different ways artists tell stories with light York Art Gallery
21st September
2008 JMK Memorial Tractor Run - Charity Tractor Run Visiting the
Park. Collection in aid of Marie Curie and Macmillan Nurses Duncombe
Park
21st September
2008 Flight Simulator Day - will include the running of the Jet
Stream static flight simulator once used to train RAF pilots South
Yorkshire
Aircraft Museum
Doncaster
21st September
2008 Bard@Bay - Storytelling with music, song, Native American
style flute, lyre and bowed psaltery by Tony Morris. 3.00 pm Saint
Stephen's Old Church
FylingdalesBard@Bay
22nd September
2008 Lunchtime Concert - The Debussy Story - some impressionist
music and an amazing life story, with Vincent Billington piano
and Philip Mindenhall narrator. Phone 01723 350545 for details
1.00 pm
St Helen's Church
St Helen's Square
22nd September
2008 Comedy Night 3 - After last year’s sell-out shows, stand-up
comedy returns to the main stage with three nights of outrageous
laughter with some of the country’s top comedians.
Book early to avoid disappointment!
Geoff Whiting comperes, as ex-Big Breakfast presenter and top
circuit act Paul Tonkinson is joined by gay Bengali GP turned
stand-up comedian Paul Sinha (‘Wonderfully inventive and
intelligent ’ Evening Standard) and talented observational
comic Dougie Dunlop (‘Effortlessly Funny’ Chortle)
York
Theatre Royal
22-25th
September
2008 The Mighty Boosh
Two different men. One Mighty Boosh. Following the sell out success
of their debut live tour, “the funniest comedy double-act
in Britain,” (NME) Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt, return
to the live stage with their glorious mix of music and comedy.
Back with a vengeance, Vince Noir and Howard Moon will be joined
on stage by a profusion of characters from their hit TV show.
See Naboo the Enigma dazzle with shaman magic, see Bollo the Gorilla
takes on the irksome evil Cockney Hitcher and marvel at the worldly
observations of the Moon… There may be punks and yetis, monsters,
music and mayhem, in one terrific psychedelic melting pot.
“A triumphant spectacle… One of the most joyful shows
around.” The Observer
“A beguilingly trippy comic universe… Overwhelmingly
fun for fun’s sake.” The Telegraph
The Grand Opera House
York
23rd September
2008 Beverley Races Beverley
Racecourse
23rd September -
2nd November
2008 Lichfield - A Major Retrospective Exhibition
Our autumn exhibition is a major retrospective of works by Patrick
Lichfield, one of the great photographers of the 20th Century
Nunnington Hall
24th September
2008 Artalk - York Art Gallery Lunchtime Talks - Our regular team
of speakers are drawn from those professionally involved in the
world of art, or from the ranks of enthusiastic lovers of art
who have acquired a comprehensive knowledge of our wonderful permanent
collection. All talks have focussed informality, and will please
the occasional visitor as well as the art buff. Comment and participation
are encouraged.
York & the Watercolourists with Peter Miller
In spite of the low esteem in which topographical representation
was held in academic circles, it was ever the chosen realm of
the watercolourists. York with its famed antiquites attracted
the interest of some of our greatest artists, including Turner
and John Sell Cotman amongst many others
12.30 pm
York Art Gallery
24th September
2008 The English Bottom - Find out about the evolution of the
chair, its function and use.
The chairs in the Noel Terry collection dating from
1690 to 1840,are outstanding examples of their kind and this special
tour explores not only the evolution of chair design in England
at this time, but also explains their function and use in the
domestic interior. 7.00 pm
Fairfax House
24th September
2008 Scarborough Jazz at The Cask presents Damon Brown
This is a lead in to the fabulous Scarborough Jazz Festival (26-28
September). Damon is a fluent and exciting trumpet and flugelhorn
player who blends British and American influences in a highly
personal way. He is widely respected as a composer as well as
an individual voice as an improviser, “one of the UK's most
versatile musicians” said The Times. Damon last appeared
at the Cask as co-leader of Killer Shrimp, promoting their CD
“Sincerely Whatever”. This time we can expect jazz in
the Blue-Note tradition in a wide ranging programme plus a few
surprises
8.45 pm
The Cask Inn
Scarborough
Scarborough Jazz
24/25th
September
2008 The Kitchen Studio - Visit our Kitchen Studio to see demonstrations
of historic recipes, examine cooking implements from the past
and, if you're lucky, taste the results!
York Festival of Food and Drink presents Making the most of a
Yorkshire Roast
Watch cookery demonstrations inspired by historic recipes and
great Yorkshire produce. Dales food company, Bendgate, and John
Purnell, senior sous chef at Canalside in Skipton, will be leading
the sessions, using beef supplied by Steve Crabtree, of Bolton
Abbey Foods
10.00 am - 4.30 pm York Castle Museum
25th September
2008 From our own Gardens - A dinner at Bedern Hall the 14th century
Dining Hall of the Vicars Choral of York Minster.
As part of York Festival of Food & Drink we present a Harvest
Festival on a plate!
Take all manner of fresh produce picked on the morning of the
event from our own gardens and combine with a selection of the
best foods North Yorkshire has to offer, and serve in the candlelit
Hall of the Vicars Choral - unbeatable! 7.00 pm. Booking Essential
Bedern Hall
25th September
2008 Karl Jenkins Stabat Mater Tour - The Stabat Mater is a powerful
hymn dating from the 13th century that meditates on the suffering
of Mary during Christ’s crucifixion. The traditional Latin
text, believed to have been written by Jacopone da Todi (1228?–1306)
has been used extensively in Church liturgy since the 14th century
and has been set to music by over 400 composers ranging from Josquin
de Pré, Palestrina, Scarlatti, Vivaldi and Pergolesi to
Haydn, Boccherini, Schubert, Rossini and Verdi to Szymanowski,
Poulenc, Penderecki and Pärt.
Karl Jenkins says, “I tend to look outside the purely Western
European tradition for inspiration and freshness so, apart from
setting the religious text, I have also included words by ancient
writers from what is now the Middle East. My Stabat Mater also
features some indigenous instruments and a female vocalist conjures
sounds […] characteristic of [the Middle East].”
Karl Jenkins has set the Stabat Mater poem in Latin and English
and has extended it to a universal depiction of grief with texts,
some of which originated outside the Western European tradition.
The additional texts are: a choral arrangement of the Ave Verum
that Jenkins composed for Bryn Terfel; the line And The Mother
Did Weep (by Karl Jenkins) sung in English, Greek and Aramaic;
Lament with text by Carol Barratt, sung in English; three lines
from Are You Lost Out in Darkness, from the ancient Epic of Gilgamesh,
revised into the trochaic quadrameter [used for the Latin Stabat
Mater] by the Welsh poet Grahame Davies and sung in both English
and Aramaic; and three lines from Now My Life is Only Weeping
by Jalal al-Din Rumi, the 13th Century Persian mystic poet who
sought consolation in the Divine.
The instrumentation of Karl Jenkins’ Stabat Mater calls for
modern symphony orchestra augmented by ancient percussion instruments,
like the darabuca and riq, the flute-like nay and double-reed
duduk or mey, indigenous to the “Holy Land” or “Middle-East.”
All performances of the Stabat Mater will be conducted
by Karl Jenkins
7.30 pm
York Minster
Stabat Mater
25th September
2008 The Black Swan Folk Club present - The Churchfitters
This Brittany-based band plays energetic Celtic style folk rock
using a dozen or so different acoustic instruments (fiddle, guitar,
double bass, flute, banjo, dulcimer, mandolin, saxophone...) with
three strong lead voices. They comprise expatriate Londoners Chris
and Rosie Short (“the Annie Lennox of folk”), Belfast-raised
Topher Loudon and native Breton Boris Lebret 8.00 pm
Black Swan,
Peasholme Green
B.S.F.C.
25th September
2008 Reform Theatre Company presents Bouncers by John Godber
Judd, Ralph, Les and Lucky Eric invite you for a night on the
town in this hilarious look back at the 80s nightclub scene. Amid
the tatty glamour and flashing lights we meet the smooth-talking
DJ, the lager-swilling lads, and the lipsticked girls - all under
the watchful eye of the bouncers. Voted by the National Theatre
as one of the best plays of the 20th century
Helmsley Arts Centre
25th September
2008 Mirth Control Comedy Club - It's the best night out in Pocklington
as we welcome top comedians from the national circuit. The show
is in the Studio, cabaret-style, with a bar available throughout.
Come and laugh your head off! Early booking always recommended
8.00 pm
Pocklington
Arts Centre
26th September
2008 Time for Tea - Tracing the history of tea and relationships
with China and concluding with a tea tasting session.
The drinking of tea is such a part of our culture today,
that it is difficult to imagine how rare and exotic it used to
be. Early trade with China mostly focused on ceramics, fans, silks
and lacquer ware. Tea was imported in small quantities, at a huge
cost, but by the end of the eighteenth century,even the labourer
in the fields would expect his cup of ‘cha’. Peter Brown
explores the evolution of this phenomenon and concludes with a
tea-tasting, courtesy of Taylors of Harrogate. The event is part
of the 2008 York Food & Drink Festival. 3.30 pm and 7.00 pm
Fairfax House
26th September
2008 WALK WITH THE HEAD GARDENER - Due to popular demand Tim Marshall
leads a Garden Walk to point out seasonal plants of interest.
During the season our Head Gardener is constantly bombarded with
questions from our visitors, keen to tap into his knowledge of
everything from ideal growing conditions to specialist propagation
techniques. We are often asked whether he does guided walks so
this year, due to popular demand, Tim Marshall will be leading
a Garden Walk on the last Friday of each month.
Where does it come from? Is it easy to propagate? What conditions
does it like? A hugely experienced plantsman, Tim will be able
to answer all your queries about the plants growing in The Walled
Garden, as well as many of those in your own garden. Walking and
talking your way through the garden, Tim will also point out plants
of particular interest each month and tell you more about them.
10.30 am The Walled Garden at Scampston
nr Malton
26th September
2008 A Hard Days Night - A special screening of the first Beatles
movie introduced, in person, by one of its stars, Victor Spinetti.
The film follows a fictional 'day in the life' of The Fab Four
and has been credited with inspiring The Monkees, 1960s spy movies
and the music video. A huge critical and financial hit, it was
named in Time's top 100 films of all time. 7.30 pm Selby Town
Hall
26th September
2008 The Churchfitters in concert. This Brittany-based band plays
energetic Celtic style folk rock using a dozen or so different
acoustic instruments (fiddle, guitar, double bass, flute, banjo,
dulcimer, mandolin, saxophone...) with three strong lead voices.
They comprise expatriate Londoners Chris and Rosie Short (“the
Annie Lennox of folk”), Belfast-raised Topher Loudon and
native Breton Boris Lebret Reeth Memorial Hall
Reeth
26-28th
September
2008 The Kitchen Studio - Visit our Kitchen Studio to see demonstrations
of historic recipes, examine cooking implements from the past
and, if you're lucky, taste the results!
York Festival of Food and Drink presents A Fruit for all Seasons
How to make the most of Autumn fruit crops with jam and preserve
demonstrations
10.00 am - 4.30 pm York Castle Museum
26-28th
September
2008 Autumn Steam Gala North Yorkshire
Moors Railway
26-28th
September
2008 Country Food and Craft Fair
Craft Fair - over 200 quality exhibitors selling and demonstrating
crafts all under marquee cover - the ideal opportunity to start
your Christmas shopping in a relaxed environment. Organised by
GM Smith Ltd. 10.30 am-5.00 pm. RHS, HHA and Season Tickets free
admission to both sites. There is no charge for parking. Shuttle
bus to run between Newby Hall & Gardens and the Country Food
and Craft Fair
Newby Hall
26-28th
September
2008 6th Annual Scarborough Jazz Festival - draft programme
Friday - 7.00 pm – Laura Fowles Quintet; 8.45 pm – Cubana
Bop; 10.30pm – Stan Tracey Octet
Saturday - 12.30 pm – Voice of the North Jazz
Orchestra with Mark Nightingale & Steve Waterman; 2.15 pm
- Richie Barshay’s Roundtable; 4.00 pm - Osian Roberts/Steve
Fishwick Quintet; 7.00pm - Tony Kofi Trio + 1; 8.45pm - Alan Barnes’
Liquorice-Stick All Sorts; 10.30pm - Martin Taylor
Sunday - 12.30 pm - Brass Jaw; 2.15 pm - Dave Newton;
4.00 pm – Steve Waterman Sextet; 7.00 pm - Anita Wardell
Quintet; 8.45pm - Dennis Rollins’ Badbone & Co
Scarborough Jazz Festival
27th September
2008 Fountains by Floodlight - Dusk - 10.00 pm
Experience the wonder of the north bathed in floodlight. Enjoy
an evening of majesty and mystery with guided tours at 7.00 pm
and 7.30 pm, recorded Gregorian chants, hot seasonal food and
a different choir performing each week in the Abbey from 8.00
- 9.00 pm. It's an atmospheric night to remember. Tonight's Choir
- Treble Clef
Fountains Abbbey
27th September
2008 Victor Spinetti – A Very Private Diary… Revisited!
Award-winning screen and theatre star and Beatlemania lynchpin,
Victor Spinetti (Help! Oliver!, A Hard Days Night), unlocks his
very private diary of an extraordinary life to tell stories of
his time with The Beatles, Peter Sellers, Sean Connery, Richard
Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Salvador Dali, Marlene Dietrich, Mick
Jagger, Franco Zeffirelli, Laurence Olivier, Richard Attenborough,
Keith Richards, Princess Margaret and many more! Brought together
in a sensational and hilarious evening of comedy, gossip and revelations!
7.30 pm Selby Town Hall
27th September
2008 Amoroso Trio - A Night At The Proms
International vocal trio, Amoroso will present a delightful evening
of songs, arias, duets & trios including West End & Broadway
musical hits, popular opera and songs of the British Isles, along
with a Last Night of the Proms style finale, with proms favourites
Rule Britannia!, Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory!
As well as performing with Amoroso soprano Emma Dennis, tenor
Steven Goulden and baritone Christopher Thornton Holmes enjoy
solo careers in the worlds of opera, oratorio, recital and concerts,
traveling extensively and working with some of the worlds’
finest conductors.
Join Amoroso for this spectacular evening full of fun packed entertainment
with something for all the family, and don’t forget your
flags! 7.30 pm
Pocklington
Arts Centre
27/28th
September
2008 Trolley Weekend The Trolleybus
Museum at Sandtoft
28th September
2008 Guided Walking Tours of the Cemetery - The History of York
Cemetery from 1837 - 2008, led by Alwyn Fletcher.
The Cemetery has been the final resting place of York citizens
since 1837 and has two Grade II listed buildings to enjoy 2.00
pm
York Cemetery
28th September
2008 Open Cockpit Day (with access to museum stores) - Sit in
a Fighter cockpit, selected Aircraft cockpits opened to view and
Access with tours of some of the museum stores South Yorkshire
Aircraft Museum
Doncaster
28th September
2008 Plant Fair - A Plant Hunters Paradise. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Some of the top Nurseries in the North will be offering high quality
unusual plants for sale, gardening advice and a Garden Design
service Duncombe Park
28th September
2008 Fungus Foray - Join our expert Dr. Keith Thomas for a rummage
through the woodland for all types of fungi. Discover what is
poisonous and what is not!! Suitable for all ages. 1.00 pm Thorp
Perrow Arboretum
Bedale
28th September
2008 Piano Recital: Wu Qian
Wu Qian was selected for the Tillet Trust’s Young Musicians’
Platform in 2007. Born in 1984, she began her training at the
Shanghai Conservatoire and went on to be awarded a scholarship
to the Menuhin School, where she studied with Irina Zaritskaya.
Since then Qian has played in New York, Amsterdam, Hong Kong and
all the major London venues. After a Wigmore Hall recital she
was selected by The Independent as a rising star for 2007. Qian
is currently studying for a Masters degree at the Royal Academy
of Music. Composers tonight will include Schumann Brahms and Liszt
Helmsley Arts Centre
29th September
2008 Lunchtime Concert - the final concert of the 2008 season
with Vincent Billington piano and the versatile Philip Mindenhall
violin/viola Phone 01723 350545 for details 1.00 pm
St Helen's Church
St Helen's Square
29-31st September
2008 The Festival on the Moors presents - The Osmotherley Gathering
- Guests booked so far include: MAWKIN, RICHARD GRAINGER &
CHRIS PARKINSON, GORDON TYRALL. Accordance Ceilidh Band , Steve
Dawes & Helen Pitt, Barbara Helen, String Theory, Graham Brotton,
Ian McNicol, David Swann, Lucy Ward, Christine Williamson, Jane
Williamson and more to be announced... The Festival on the Moor
Osmotherley
30th September
2008 York Anglo-Scandinavian Society present - Edvard Munch; an
illustrated talk by Professor David Jackson. 7.30 pm. Details
phone 01904 642739 Norwegian Study Centre
Hairs Building
UoY
30th September
2008 WILLOW WEAVING DAY - Join us for a fun day creating your
own willow masterpiece with tutor Phil Bradley
Add a real contemporary feel to your garden by making a willow
sphere, cone, wigwam or even a garden hurdle. A variety of sizes
is possible and the result can be used to make an impressive statement
wherever it is placed – in the garden, perhaps on a lawn
or even in the house.
Phil Bradley will give a brief talk and demonstration of how simple
it is to make your own conical wigwams and other plant supports.
Then it will be our turn to ‘have a go’.
Everyone will go home with a work of art to be proud of! 9.45
am - 3.30 pm The Walled Garden at Scampston
nr Malton
30th September -
4th October
2008 Hull Truck Theatre Company proudly presents Ladies Down Under
Written by Amanda Whittington. Directed by Gareth Tudor-Price.
Designed by Richard Foxton.
After hitting the jackpot at Ladies’ Day in York,
our fish-filleting foursome - Pearl, Jan, Shelley and Linda, are
celebrating in style with the trip of a lifetime.
They’ve dosed up on Kylie, donned their flight socks, and
now, the ‘girls on tour’ are ready to travel the globe
and conquer Oz…if the Imodium kicks in that is!
While Shelley dreams of luxury and glamour, the gang decide to
get back to basics and camp out under the stars. But Shelley soon
discovers there’s more on offer than posh hotels, dazzling
casinos and sun-kissed surfers; and Pearl finds herself with a
mountain to climb…
From Ayers Rock to the bright lights of Sydney, join our four
pommie beauties as they venture down under for a trip they’ll
never forget.
Don’t miss this hilarious new comedy from the writer, director
and original cast of Ladies’ Day. Early booking essential!
York
Theatre Royal
1st October
2008 The Ebor Lectures Series 2008/9 - The Ebor Lectures are a
response to the growing need for theology to interact with public
issues of contemporary society. Public theology is about engaging
in dialogue with a range of communities on issues wider than narrowly
defined religious matters. This series of lectures aims to promote
public conversation and to contribute to the formation of personal
decisions and collective policy-making in economic, political
and social spheres. It is also an ecumenical project that seeks
to exchange insights between academia and religious traditions
and to build bridges between church and other religious groups.
The lectures relate faith to public concerns including politics,
economics, contemporary culture, religion and spirituality, society
and globalisation, local and global Christianity.
The Theme for 2008-09 lectures: The Challenge of Climate
Change: Eco-crisis, Sustainable Living and the Future of God’s
Planet.
The reality of climate change and the challenges it presents to
sustainable living is perhaps the key issue facing humanity in
the present. The developing ecological crisis raises profound
questions for theology, religious traditions, politics and economics.
The Ebor Lectures for 2008-09 examines the roots and causes of
this global emergency from a variety of perspectives and looks
at the implications of the crisis for future sustainable living
on God’s planet.
Tonights lecture- ‘Hope, Hype and Honesty Reporting Global
Change: A Still Point on a Turning Planet’ given by Mr Martin
Redfern, Senior Producer, BBC Radio Science Unit 7.00 pm
York St John University
Ebor Lectures
1st October
2008 Alec Dankworth’s Spanish Accents - Alec Dankworth double
bass Mark Lockheart saxophone Chris Garrick violin Phil Robson
guitars Fred Thomas percussion
Alec Dankworth’s long-standing love of all things Spanish
provided the inspiration for the new Spanish Accents album released
earlier this year on Basho Records. Metheny, Corea, even Rodrigo
are reinvented alongside traditional folk songs and originals
in flamenco rhythms creating a wonderful and genuinely Spanish
world
7.30 pm
The National Centre
for Early Music
2nd October
2008 The Black Swan Folk Club present - Dan McKinnon
We were much impressed by this large-voiced and warm-hearted Nova
Scotian on his first visit in 2006. He follows the Canadian tradition
of excellently written and strongly sung original songs about
real people past and present (think Stan Rogers through James
Keelaghan to Tanglefoot) while also slipping in some choice traditional
material. Recommended! 8.00 pm
Black Swan,
Peasholme Green
B.S.F.C.
2nd October
2008 Home Service Devised and performed by Susan Flannery and
Michael Lunts
War inspired and uplifted a generation during Britain’s darkest
but finest hour. Susan Flannery and Michael Lunts draw on this
rich vein of material to evoke the hardships, humour and heroism
of those, especially women, fighting the war on the Home Front.
Against a backdrop of blackouts, bombs and rationing, the BBC’s
Home Service fought back with a barrage of entertainment while
ENSA earned its affectionate nickname providing Every Night Something
Awful! Using authentic broadcasts, songs and comic verse from
the period, along with first-hand accounts of life in wartime
Britain, Susan and Michael bring the forties to life in all their
grit and grandeur
Helmsley Arts Centre
2nd October
2008 The East Riding Winter Concerts Series - Northern Chamber
Orchestra - Schumann 'Cello Concerto;' Piazolla 'The Four Seasons
of Buenos Aires;' Mozart 'Symphony No 16' and Schubert 'Symphony
5' Toll Gavel Methodist Church
Beverley
East Riding Winter Concert Programme
2-12th
October
2008 Beverley Literature Festival - details to follow Beverley
Literature Festival
3rd October
2008 Double Bill: Kerr Fagan Harbron and Methera
Nancy Kerr fiddle, vocals James Fagan bouzouki, vocals Robert
Harbron concertina, guitar, vocals - Popular duo Nancy and James
join forces with virtuoso instrumentalist Rob Harbron to create
genuinely fresh folk music, drawing on English, Irish, Australian
and American traditions but taking them off in exciting new directions.
'A joy to listen to, consummate musicians delighting in their
art’ Martin Simpson
Methera - John Dipper fiddle Emma Reid fiddle Miranda
Rutter viola Lucy Deakin cello - Methera use the textures of the
classic string quartet to explore English folk tunes old and new,
creating music which respects tradition but breaks convention
7.30 pm
The National Centre
for Early Music
3rd October
2008 The Black Swan Folk Club present - Kerr Fagan Harbron PLUS
Methera
Our first NCEM concert of the autumn is a Double Header with the
trio of Nancy Kerr, James Fagan and Robert Harbron, plus folk
string quartet Methera, comprising Emma Reid, John Dipper, Lucy
Deakin and Miranda Rutter. Booking will open in late August 8.00
pm
National Centre
for Early Music
B.S.F.C.
3rd October
2008 York Astronomical Society - ""The Thomas Wright
Trophy - Astronomy Quiz night"
York AS is proud to be hosting the Thoms Wright Trophy this year
and teams of 3 people from Durham AS, York AS and Cleaveland &
Darlington AS will be taking part to win this highly coverted
trophy.
The Quiz Master this year will once again be Neil Haggath from
Durham, who will now doubt keep up his excellent questioning skills
with interesting, but not too difficult questions, and the famous
"picture" round too.
It's a great evening which is always very enjoyable, and it's
just like being at a real TV quiz show. So come along and bring
your friends and family and see how many of the answers you know,
and learn all the ones you didn't know. All are welcome 8.00 pm
Denham Room
Priory Street Centre
Y.A.S.
3rd October
2008 Harewood Village - A walk and talk with Dr Ivan Hall
Dr Ivan Hall, leading expert in the history of Harewood Village,
will lead visitors around what was built by John Carr in the 18th
century as a model village, providing an insight into its building
and development. 2.00 - 4.00 pm Harewood House
4th October
2008 York Barbican Players perform Franck - Sonata in A and Ravel
- Violin Sonata 7.30 pm
St Helen's Church
St Helen's Square
York Barbican Players
4th October
2008 York Guildhall Orchestra present - Bohemian Delights
· Carnival Overture - Dvorák
· Extracts from Mà Vlast (My Country) – Smetana
o Z cceských luhuuv a hájuuv (From Bohemia’s
Meadows & Fields)
o Šárka
o Vltava (The ‘Moldau’)
· Symphony No.9 ‘From the New World’ – Dvorák
7.30 pm
Central Hall
University of York
York Guildhall Orchestra
4th October
2008 Kasaï Masaï - bring the traditional sounds of the
nomadic tribes of the Congolese rainforest to England, picking
up a contemporary twist on the way. Playing ancestral music handed
down over the generations, their sound is rooted in the healing
power of percussion and chanting combined with the majestic Congolese
folk guitar and jazz saxophone. The five piece band consists of
d'jembe, guitar, saxophone, bass and drum. Written in Swahili,
Lingala and Kimongo, the lyrics reflect the cultural diversity
of a region where more than 400 languages are spoken.
"Kasaï Masaï successfully marry a respect for vintage
grooves with an overwhelming urge to move the dance floor. This
is the sound of the old and the new, of the countryside and the
city, from deep in the heart of Africa" - Reading Womad Festival
7.30 pm
The National Centre
for Early Music
4th October
2008 Taster Tour - 10.30 am. As the name suggests enjoy a taste
of everything this World Heritage Site has to offer. Meet at the
Visitor Centre Fountains Abbey
& Studley Royal
Water Gardens
4th October
2008 Fountains by Floodlight - Dusk - 10.00 pm
Experience the wonder of the north bathed in floodlight. Enjoy
an evening of majesty and mystery with guided tours at 7.00 pm
and 7.30 pm, recorded Gregorian chants, hot seasonal food and
a different choir performing each week in the Abbey from 8.00
- 9.00 pm. It's an atmospheric night to remember. Tonight's Choir
- Stamford Bridge Singers
Fountains Abbbey
4th October
2008 Legends of Folk Rock – The Gathering
The brightest and finest musicians from the best folk rock bands
of the past 30 years come together on stage to celebrate their
shared heritage of songs and performances. The line up features
former and current members of Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span,
Lindisfarne, Magna Carta, The Albion Band, Jethro Tull and Pentangle
including Jerry Donahue (guitar), Rick Kemp (bass), Clive Bunker
(drums), Ray Jackson (mandolin), Doug Morter (guitar) and Kristina
Donahue (vocals). 7.30 pm Selby Town Hall
4th October
2008 THE KAREN SHARPE QUINTET. 7.30 pm Howden Live
4th October
2008 The Band Room in Farndale - variously described as 'England's
tiniest major venue,' 'the greatest small venue on Earth' and
'a corrugated iron shed in the middle of nowhere.' (It's all true...)
present - Anni Rossi
Viola-playing chanteuse Anni Rossi is a one-woman whirlwind, the
missing link between JOANNA NEWSOM, FRANK ZAPPA and PAGANINI -
only more intense. Unlike anyone else you will ever hear, she
has recently opened for THE TING TINGS on their UK and US tours,
is noted for an extraordinary version of RADIOHEAD'S Creep, and
is so original it hurts...
The Band Room
Low Mill
Farndale
Kirkbymoorside
4th October
2008 An Evening With Steve Leonard - Having first appeared on
television on the BBC’s Vets School, Vets in Practice and
Vets in the Wild, Steve is now firmly established as a popular
wildlife presenter. BBC series include: Steve Leonard’s Ultimate
Killers, Steve Leonard’s Extreme Animals, Animal Camera and
Journey of Life.
Last Spring he filmed the wonderful five part BBC series Orangutan
Diaries in Borneo, and in November last year he headed off to
the hottest place on earth to film a documentary entitled Hell
on Earth. We are delighted to welcome Steve to talk about the
highs and lows of wildlife film making. Hear how he was chased
by a cheetah, mauled by a rabbit and swam with piranha, plus the
lucky breaks needed to capture those amazing encounters on film
Helmsley Arts Centre
4/5th October
2008 Open Days at Holgate Windmill - View the restoration work
being undertaken at the last windmill in York.
York was historically a City surrounded by windmills but Holgate
Mill is the last surviving one, built in 1770 and it was grinding
corn until about 1933. It is a Grade II listed building and is
a very rare type of windmill as it has five sails, a fantail and
is also double shuttered. Once the five sails have been restored,
this could make it unique in Britain.
A knowledgeable preservation society committee member will be
present on each floor to give further information and answer any
questions you may have. There will be displays and storyboards
depicting the life story of the mill. The number of people allowed
inside the mill at any one time will be limited, so please be
prepared to wait a short while. Hard hats must be worn on the
upper floors and will be provided. 11.00 am - 4.00 pm Holgate
Windmill
4/5th October
2008 Pocktoberfest - Pocklington & Market Weighton Round Table
presents their hugely popular 5th Annual Pocktoberfest Beer Festival
with a stunning range of real ales as always. Also featured is
a broader range of imported German Pils and Wheat beers and of
course a range of West Country Ciders. Once again all proceeds
go to local charities including the Arts Centre! Join in the wonderful
convivial atmosphere! Saturday - 12.00 noon - 7.00 pm; Sunday
- 12.00 noon to 6.00 pm
Pocklington
Arts Centre
5th October
2008 To Be Confirmed - Bus Rally - Gathering of historic Routemaster
'London' buses and other models Yorkshire
Air Museum
5th October
2008 Walking with the Georgians - A new walking tour exploring
the Mansion House and other Georgian buildings in York.
York is blessed with some of the best Georgian buildings
in England. This walking tour starts with a visit to the Mansion
House where we will have coffee and cakes and concludes with a
tour of Fairfax House. In between, we look at the Judges Lodgings
on Lendal, Lord Burlington's spectacular Assembly Rooms, John
Carr's famous Assizes and other important buildings along the
way. 10.30 am to 1.30 pm
Fairfax House
5th October
2008 White Rose Historic Vehicles Rally - Sunday 5th October -
event aimed at cars & commercial vehicles; Sunday 12th October
- event aimed at buses
A 2-train or 3-train service using a steam hauled set of coaches
and a DMU will be in operation on both days of the Historic Vehicle
Rally. A Park & Ride facility will be in operation between
Bolton Abbey Estate car park and the Railway, with the price of
car parking refunded against the purchase of tickets at the Railway
Embsay &
Bolton Abbey
Railway
5th October
2008 Cars In The Park - A casual and friendly car rally at Harewood
House
Cars in the park is about sport/super car owners and fans in the
north getting together to share ideas, future plans and catch
up on the year in motorsport. They meet twice yearly and this
summer's event will take place in the grounds of Harewood House
in Yorkshire. Both small and large groups/clubs are welcome as
well as individual fans and general interest visitors. The atmosphere
at Cars In The Park is very casual and friendly, so make the best
of all it has to offer and enjoy the day! 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Harewood
House
5th October
2008 Fungus Foray - Join our expert Dr. Keith Thomas for a rummage
through the woodland for all types of fungi. Discover what is
poisonous and what is not!! Suitable for all ages. 1.00 pm Thorp
Perrow Arboretum
Bedale
5th October
2008 The History of Duncombe Park’s Veteran Trees - A Guided
Walk. 2.00 pm Duncombe Park
5th October
2008 Threshing Day - displays of traditional harvest threshing
skills and machinery Ryedale
Folk Museum
5th October
2008 Classic Car Show TBC - 1950’s and 60’s specials
and other exotic creations on show South Yorkshire
Aircraft Museum
Doncaster
5th October
2008 Bowes Railway - 'The world's only operational preserved standard
gauge rope hauled railway' - Coal train day.
Demonstration runs of steam and diesel hauled coal and passenger
trains between Springwell and Wrekenton, with shunting in Springwell
Yard
Bowes Railway
nr Gateshead
6th October
2008 Monumental Landscape Tour - Spaces must be booked in advance
Castle Howard is running a series of special tours for 2008, led
by the Curator, Dr Christopher Ridgway. These guided tours are
an opportunity to visit hidden features in Castle Howard and its
grounds and learn about their intriguing history in more detail.
The Monumental Landscape Tour will be taking place at 10.30 am.
This circuit walk visits the famous 18th-century monuments in
the Castle Howard landscape - the Gatehouse, the Pyramid, the
Mausoleum, the Temple of the Four Winds and the lost Temple of
Venus. The dramatic interiors of some of these buildings, which
are not normally open to the public, include the gigantic bust
of Lord William Howard inside the Pyramid, and the chapel and
vaults in the Mausoleum. This unforgettable tour lasts approximately
3½ hours and involves walking across some rough terrain.
Dr Ridgway has been Curator at Castle Howard for more than 20
years. He has appeared on television, and lectured widely in the
UK and overseas on the history of Castle Howard, its architecture
and landscape, on which he has also published extensively
Castle Howard
6th October
2008 Cosmic Africa - A star journey
By shedding new light on traditional African astronomy, and in
turn global understanding of the world’s oldest science,
acclaimed African astronomer, Dr Thebe Medupe of the South African
Astronomical Observatory, will look at celestial beliefs from
different parts of the African continent and how some of these
ancient African perceptions link with current scientific knowledge.
7.30 - 9.00 pm Harewood House
6-11th
October
2008 Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story
Nearly 50 years ago, the man who changed the face of popular music
tragically died in a plane crash aged just 22. Buddy tells the
story of the three years in which he became the world’s top
recording artist with a show that features over 20 of Buddy Holly’s
greatest hits including “Peggy Sue”, “That’ll
be the Day”, “Oh Boy”, “Rave On”, “Heartbeat”
and “Raining in my Heart”.
The show follows the tragically short life of the star from his
first recording contract through his move to New York, concluding
with his fatal tour of Midwest America with Ritchie Valens and
The Big Bopper. Buddy sings his way from the recording studio
in Nashville, Tennessee to Harlem’s Apollo Theatre, culminating
in a live rock ‘n’ roll extravaganza at the ‘Winter
Dance Party’ finale
The Grand Opera House
York
7th October
2008 The Yorkshire Philosophical Society Lecture Programme 2008-9
The Society was formed in 1822 and soon afterwards founded the
Yorkshire Museum and Botanical Gardens which were put into Trusteeship
in 1961. From its earliest days the Society sought to promote
the study of the natural sciences and antiquities. Today the YPS
is a charitable organisation dedicated to fostering public interest
and study in all branches of the natural sciences, archaeology
and history. It is an affiliated society of the British Association
for the Advancement of Science
This lecture - Current controversies in the management of profoundly
deaf children: two cochlear implants or one? by Prof Quentin Summerfield,
Dept of Psychology, University of York
Admission free. Non-members welcome. Details phone 01904 656713
7.30 pm
Tempest Anderson Hall
Yorkshire Museum Gardens
Yorkshire Philosophical
Society
7th October
2008 ‘COURAGEOUS GARDENING’ WITH STEPHEN ANDERTON OF
‘THE TIMES’.
Come and hear Stephen Anderton's though provoking ideas about
his unconventional approach to gardening.
We are hugely privileged that Stephen Anderton of 'The Times'
has agreed to come to Scampston to entertain us for the evening.
Enjoy a private early evening stroll around the Walled Garden
with a glass of wine in hand before wandering up to thesplendid
surroundings of Scampston Hall where Stephen Anderton will entertain
us with his description of a fresh and unconventional approach
to gardening.
This illustrated lecture is an exploration of gardeners’
ideas, attitudes and techniques from all areas of gardening, from
breeding to pruning to planting and design. It looks at remarkable
gardens all over the world to see how their owners have single-mindedly
planned and created the most exciting and dramatic effects.
Full of ideas and inspiration we shall then move to the Garden
Restaurant for a three course dinner. There will be the opportunity
to discuss what we have heard with Lady Legard, Stephen and your
fellow diners. 6.00 - 9.30 pm The Walled Garden at Scampston
nr Malton
7-9th October
2008 Frozen Written by Bryony Lavery. Directed by Sonia Fraser
What lies beneath the ice?
...and what happens when the thaw comes?
Frozen in loss, a mother fights to confront a killer
Frozen in his horrific childhood, the abused becomes the abuser.
Confronting the truth, a psychiatrist stares into “the frozen
arctic sea that is the criminal brain.”
This witty, compassionate play, produced by new company
Fresh Glory Productions, explores in forensic detail a nerve-shredding
story of supreme topicality.
“Frozen” was the winner of the TMA Best New Play Award:
“Consistently surprising and even bravely comic. The almost
thriller-like promise of the play’s climactic confrontation
is like a time-bomb ticking in the back of your head” The
Independent
York
Theatre Royal
8th October
2008 Farmers' Market - Castle Howard will be hosting a Farmers'
Market in the Stable Courtyard from 10am to 4pm. Fifteen stallholders
will be selling the best of regional produce including meats,
preserves, cheeses and much more.
The Stable Courtyard is also home to Castle Howard's farm shop,
chocolate shop, gift shop, book shop and plant centre. The butcher's
counter at the Farm Shop will be selling estate-reared Aberdeen
Angus beef and locally sourced meat, most of which comes from
a 15 mile radius of the Farm Shop. The deli counter stocks fine
regional cheeses, pâtés and cooked meats.
Access to the Farmers' Market and shops in the Stable Courtyard
is free of charge, and there is also free car parking
Castle Howard
8th October
2008 Getting Plastered - Explore the art of English Decorative
plasterwork from 1570 -1800.
An illustrated talk and tour which explores the art
of English Decorative plasterwork from 1570-1800. The complex
messages which Lord Fairfax and his Italian stuccoist, Giuseppe
Cortese, designed for the ceilings at