FUTURE EVENTS!
*Just a small selection of the many events in the dales some to be found on Richmond Online - www.richmond.org; What's on in Upper Wensleydale www.wensleydale.org/events; Welcome to Masham - www.visitmasham.com; Middleham online - www.middlehamonline.com


5 July 2009 Carperby Village Open Gardens
Over 20 gardens to appreciate.
One acre garden on sloping site created and maintained by the owners since 1996.
Island beds with shrubs and hardy perennials planted for year round interest. Was featured in WI Life Magazine.
Entry £3.50. Food served in Village Hall by local WI.

On the first Sunday of each month until October, there are two special sessions when the Victorian machinery is to be brought back to life at Gayle Mill, near Hawes in Wensleydale and used to make a variety of products such as would have been made at the Mill in its heyday.Using the natural water power from Gayle Beck and the 19th-century turbine and lineshafting, the Mill will once again be full of the sounds of traditional joinery as the different machines are once again expertly used by skilled woodworking volunteers to cut, shape and turn the different kinds of timber which will eventually make up the finished articles.In addition to seeing all the heritage machinery in action, all of which date from 1879, visitors also get the full guided tour of the Mill, and find out about some of the families and individuals who were part of its history. 
There are two sessions, at 11.00 and 2.30, and each lasts about two hours.  Tickets, which include light refreshments, are £10 for adults and £5 for children (age 7-15), available from the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes, tel. 01969 666210.  Some of the areas of the Mill are quite small, so there are only 25 places on each session

6 - 7 July 2009 Winifred Hodge Painting Workshops
Winifred's painting courses and workshops in the Yorkshire Dales were established in 1999 in response to demand for longer periods of tuition and have proved very popular. The groups are small with an average of 5 and are held in the Carthouse studio which is attached to Winifred's cottage in Redmire. The courses are structured to develop and extend good painting techniques and to inspire confidence in painters, whatever their ability and experience in developing their own individual approach and style. It is advisable to book early!
01969  625522 Email: winifred@winifredhodge.co.uk www.winifredhodge.co.uk  

12 July 2009 Open Gardens and Scarcrow Trail in Bellerby
A dozen hidden village gardens are open to view in this lovely village of becks and bridges.
You can follow a scarecrow trail, listen to music from the Leyburn Band and enjoy homemade food in the Memorial Hall.
Gardens close at 16.00 hours.

From Robin Hood to the Home Front, Richmond Castle will host its largest programme of events for years to reflect over 800 years of history! Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the start of World War II, the Home Front will return to the Castle on 13 & 14 July. Whilst in the summer, refined Victorians will take centre stage on 15 & 16 August in a Victorian Gymkhana, with gentlemen and ladies (riding side-saddle, of course!) showing off their skills in a dazzling display of horsemanship. Even including the infamous Victorian leap – an attempt to jump a horse over a fully-set table, whilst the rider keeps a full wine glass in her hand!
And, on 1 & 2 August, celebrate Yorkshire Day with a round of Flat Cap Frisbee Golf – English Heritage’s very own sport!
For more information about English Heritage events, activities and properties, please call into Richmond TIC or visit www.english-heritage.org.uk

The Great Yorkshire Show is the North's leading agricultural event and takes place from Tuesday 14 to Thursday 16 July 2009 on the 250-acre Great Yorkshire Showground on the edge of the spa town of Harrogate.
2009 will be the 151st Great Yorkshire Show and will be a celebration of agriculture and country life.

18 - 19 July 2009 Masham Steam Fair
In its 44th successful year.
Contact Gill Ford on 01765 689696

18 - 19 July 2009 1940's Weekend OPERATION DALESMAN in Leyburn
Wensleydale Railway in association with Combined Operations (Sheffield) and the Communities of Bedale of Leyburn
Come and experience the sights, sounds and humour of Britain's darkest in a fabulous setting!
Restored Trains and Stations from the 'Age of Steam'
Military Vehicle Displays
Specially recreated dioramas
Militaria Collectors Fair
And much, much more! Visit Wensleydale Railway.com for more infomation

23 - 25 July 2009 Yorkshire Festival of Ales
Black Swan, Fearby, Masham 
01765 689477

Friday 24 - Sunday 26 July PRESTON ARTISTS EXHIBITION
Venue: VILLAGE HALL, PRESTON UNDER SCAR 10am-6pm
Free Entry, Tea and Coffee available.
This is the 20th anniversary of the Preston Artists Exhibition, when work by the 20 or so artists living in this small Wensleydale hamlet will be exhibited in the Village Hall. There will also be a Flower Festival at the same time in the village church.

Sat 25 & Sun 26 July The Legend of Robin Hood
Venue: Richmond Castle
From 11am – 5pm
Have a go at medieval archery with our costumed experts. With a variety of targets you can discover the art of the medieval bowman – for hunting in the forest, or for battle, the longbow was a great weapon. Hear tales too of medieval outlaws and the legend of Robin Hood from our costumed interpreter.
£4.00/ £3.40/ £2.00
EH Members free

3 - 4 August 2009 Winifred Hodge Painting Workshops
Winifred's painting courses and workshops in the Yorkshire Dales were established in 1999 in response to demand for longer periods of tuition and have proved very popular. The groups are small with an average of 5 and are held in the Carthouse studio which is attached to Winifred's cottage in Redmire. The courses are structured to develop and extend good painting techniques and to inspire confidence in painters, whatever their ability and experience in developing their own individual approach and style. It is advisable to book early!
01969  625522 Email: winifred@winifredhodge.co.uk www.winifredhodge.co.uk  

11th August - 13th August
Family Activity Day 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Swinton Park.
Falconry displays, Treasure hunts, Pony rides, Feeding the ducks, and Visiting the deerare all on offer at our Family Activity Day. The day will be spent in the parkland overlooking the castle, please bring wet weather gear and your own picnics and refreshments!
£5.00 per person, no charge for children 3 years or under. 
For more information phone 01765 680900 Email enquiries@swintonpark.com

Sat 15 & Sun 16 Aug Victorian Gymkhana
Venue: Richmond Castle
From 11am – 5pm
Looking dashing in their uniforms, our gentlemen open proceedings with a fine display of tent pegging, a dazzling demonstration of skill and horsemanship where they will attempt to remove a small wooden tent peg from the ground with the razor sharp lance whilst at full gallop. Then the gymkhana begins with our lady riders, riding side saddle, compete with the gentlemen in games including polo, pig sticking and the famous “teapot dash”. The display concludes with one of our lady riders attempting the “Victorian leap” – an amazing display of skill and bravery as attempts to jump – glass of wine in hand – a fully set table! Will she make it? You’ll have to come and see for yourselves. The red coat military men of the Green Howards will also be re-enacting a recruiting party and drill squad
£5.00/ £4.50/ £3.00
EH Members free

19 August 2009 YDNPA Event - Woodland Creatures at Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre
Come and join us to find out more about the minibeasts that live in our woodlands.
Bring picnic or enjoy a snack in the Coffee Shop at Aysgarth. Free drop-in event. No dogs allowed.
10:30 to 16:00

26 August 2009 Reeth Show, Reeth, Swaledale
A traditional dales show in picturesque surroundings, Reeth Show in Swaledale, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, is a great day out for the whole family, with entertainments, trade stands and a chance to see some of the best livestock on display. A real treat for everyone, whether you live in the area or are here on holiday.
More info: www.reethshow.co.uk

29 August 2009 The Wensleydale Agricultural Show, Leyburn
A traditional dales show. Classes for cattle, sheep, heavy horses and ponies. Sheep dog trials, dressed walking sticks and vintage machinery. An impressive display of handicrafts, horticulture and homecrafts. Held annually on Saturday, August Bank Holiday weekend.
More info: www.wensleydaleshow.org.uk

2 September 2009 Muker Show, Muker, Swaledale
One of Yorkshire's most traditional shows –
Classes for Sheep, Sheep Dog Trials, Handicrafts, Horticulture, Fancy Dress. Stone Walling Demo, Muker Silver Band in attendance.

5 September 2009 The Moorcock Show, Mossdale, Hawes
One of the leading sheep shows in the Yorkshire Dales, watch the judging of various classes and breeds of sheep ,including Swaledales and Roughs, as well has having the opportunity to do some judging themselves. Join in with Children’s entertainment. Craft specialists and an exhibition by local businesses and food producers.
There will also be an exhibition of local historical photographs, and the usual vintage tractor display. Refreshments will also be available with delicious afternoon teas.
Starting at 12.00 noon at Mossdale, between Hawes and Sedbergh on the A684.

11 - 13 September Boots and Beer Walking Festival
First launched in 2001, last year's festival attracted more than 500 walkers and raised over £1,300 for Swaledale Mountain Rescue.
The walks, devised by Mark Reid, author of 'The Inn Way', are suitable for ramblers of every level, and this year the two day festival features a jam packed programme of evening entertainment including jazz, quizzes, ceildh and race night.
For further information and to enter contact Ashleigh Robson at the Black Sheep Brewery on 01765 689227, or visit www.blacksheepbrewery.co.uk

12 - 13 & 19 - 20 September Jo Stockdale Solo Show
We are delighted to be hosting Jo’s solo exhibition for 2009 at Hill House Gallery
www.hillhousegallery.co.uk

13 September 2009 Hardraw Scar Brass Band Festival, Hardraw Scar near Hawes
Hear the sound of Brass Bands playing within the sight of Hardraw Force at Britain's oldest regional contest! Provisional date. Starting 10am
More info: www.hardrawforce.com

2009 Richmond Walking & Book Festival is due to run from 25 September to 4 October.  The programme of walks will soon appear on www.richmondwalking.com and will be open for bookings from mid February.  The Book Festival will again host a variety of events – authors confirmed so far include Peter Robinson and Ian Rankin, plus North Country Theatre will be telling the tale of the 2000 mile walk people did on the Oregon Trail.  Home on the Range is created from research of women’s diaries from that period and will take place on 2 & 3 October 2009. 
For further information search www.richmond.org

26 - 27 September 2009 Sheep Fair
Masham Market Place

Fri 30 & Sat 31 Oct Haunted Halloween – Victorian Ghost Stories
Venue: Richmond Castle
Sessions at 5.30pm, 7.00pm & 8.30pm & 10.00pm
It is the eve of All Saints – Halloween – and you think you are brave, fearless and daring. Well think again! Join in this series of tales and stories with our costumed storytellers. Wear warm clothes (perhaps a waterproof!), sensible footwear. This event is not suitable for very young children. Pre booking is essential, places are limited please phone the site to book on 01748 822493
In advance £8.00/ £7.00/ £6.00
On the Night £9.00/ £8.00/ £7.00
EH Members in advance £6.00/ £5.00/ £4.00
EH Members on the night £7.00/ £6.00/ £5.00

27 November Christmas Lights Switch On
Venue: Friary Gardens/ Richmond Market Hall/ Richmond Town Centre
The annual switching on of the Christmas lights is a free event open to all. The switch on takes place at 7pm (tbc) in Friary Gardens. There is late night shopping, and entertainment provided throughout the town by carol singers. Visit Richmond Indoor Market for punch and mince pies.