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Date/s:
16 July 2010 -
05 September 2010
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes

Annual Summer Exhibition

Yorkshire Dales National Park Annual Summer Exhibition. A family exhibition with lots of activities for all ages, on the subject of Cultural Heritage and exploring the theme of treasured possesions. What do museums have in their collections? and what do you have as a treasured posession in your life?
The museum is open every day between 10am and 5pm
Contact us for more details of events or to book on 01969 666210
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk

More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Date/s:
16 July 2010 -
05 September 2010
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes

Family Exhibition - Cultural Heritage

Annual summer family exhibition on the theme of Cultural Heritage,
one of the special qualities of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

The museum is open every day between 10am and 5pm
Contact us for more details of events or to book on 01969 666210
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk

More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Date/s:
16 July 2010
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes

GIFT DAY - Friends of the Museum event

7.30 pm. GIFT DAY bring your donations and enjoy a social evening. At 8pm Matt Neale, Area Ranger for Upper Wensleydale will give a talk, ‘Red Squirrel Conservation in the Yorkshire Dales National Park’

The museum is open every day between 10am and 5pm
Contact us for more details of events or to book on 01969 666210
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk

More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Date/s:
17 July 2010
Venue:
St Oswald's Church, Askrigg

Haydn's Creation by Wensleydale Chorus

The Wensleydale Chorus will perform Haydn's Creation. With professional soloists and organist, Greg Smith.
Tickets for the performance will be £6.00 to include a supper.
Tickets available on the door or
by calling 01969 622942 / 01969 663878.
Date/s:
17 July 2010 -
18 July 2010
Venue:
Tan Hill Inn, Swaledale

MUSIC FESTIVAL

CFEST MUSIC FESTIVAL at Tan Hill Inn on 17/18 July. Live Bands, poetry, stalls, facepainting, good pub food and camping. Have a great weekend for all the family at the highest pub in the Britain. Ring 01833 628246 for more details
info@tanhillinn.com or info@livemusicattanhill.co.uk

More info: www.tanhillinn.com

Date/s:
18 July 2010
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes

Peg Loom Demonstration

11:00 - 16:00
Peg Loom Demonstration
Dilys McCaffrey demonstrates the traditional craft on her own loom
Free event

The museum is open every day between 10am and 5pm
Contact us for more details of events or to book on 01969 666210
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk

More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Date/s:
20 July 2010
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes

Dried Flower Workshop

14:00 – 16:00
Dried Flower Workshop
Children’s activity – making and using dried flowers for decoration. Part of the Flowers of the Dales Festival.
Ages 5 to 8 years must be accompanied by an adult
Children £3, parents/carers free, booking advisable

The museum is open every day between 10am and 5pm
Contact us for more details of events or to book on 01969 666210
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk

More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Date/s:
21 July 2010
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes

Lunchtime lecture - Red Squirrel Conservation

12:30 - 13:30

Red Squirrel Conservation in the National Park. Lunchtime lecture 12.30-13.00
Free event . The talk covers all about the native red squirrel, changes to habitat, competition from greys and future conservation. All welcome.
Free event

The museum is open every day between 10am and 5pm
Contact us for more details of events or to book on 01969 666210
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk

More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Date/s:
23 July 2010 -
25 July 2010
Venue:
Preston under Scar Village Hall

PRESTON ARTISTS EXHIBITION

Exhibition of paintings by residents of the Wensleydale village of Preston under Scar.
Venue: Preston under Scar Village Hall (approx. 3 miles west of Leyburn)
Open: 10am to 6pm
Admission free - donations to charity welcome
Date/s:
24 July 2010
Venue:
St John's Church, East Witton

Haydn's Creation by Wensleydale Chorus

The Wensleydale Chorus will perform Haydn's Creation. With professional soloists and organist, Greg Smith.
Tickets for the performance will be £6.00 to include a supper.
Tickets available on the door or
by calling 01969 622942 / 01969 663878.
Date/s:
25 July 2010
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes

Taste Historic Food and Games from the Past

10:00 – 16:00
Taste Historic Food and Games from the Past
Free event

The museum is open every day between 10am and 5pm
Contact us for more details of events or to book on 01969 666210
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk

More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Date/s:
27 July 2010
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes

Sheep to Scarf

14:00 - 17:00
Sheep to Scarf
Fran Coates will explain all the processes from the raw fleece, through dyeing, carding, spinning, and knitting techniques
Free event

The museum is open every day between 10am and 5pm
Contact us for more details of events or to book on 01969 666210
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk

More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Date/s:
28 July 2010
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes

Discover & Do: Plant your own Mini Haymeadow

14:00 - 16:00

Discover unusual and interesting facts about Dales hay meadow flowers and find out why they are so good for wildlife, plus the chance to make your very own mini-meadow or wildlife garden. Part of the Flowers of the Dales Festival. A fun and very practical activity session for 8 to12 year olds.
Children £3, parents/carers free, booking advisable

The museum is open every day between 10am and 5pm
Contact us for more details of events or to book on 01969 666210
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk

More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Date/s:
29 July 2010
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes

Drystone Walling Demonstration

14:00 - 16:00
Drystone Walling Demonstration
Free event

The museum is open every day between 10am and 5pm
Contact us for more details of events or to book on 01969 666210
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk

More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Date/s:
01 August 2010
Venue:
Gayle Mill, near Hawes

Demonstration Day

Demonstration Day: Special Guided Tours + demonstrations of water powered Victorian woodworking machinery.
Tours at 11am and 2.30pm (last approx. 2 hrs)
Adm. £10 adult, £5 child (including refreshments)
Booking advised: phone 01969 667320

More info: www.gaylemill.org.uk

Date/s:
03 August 2010
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes

Spinning a Yarn

14:00 - 16:00
Friends of the Museum will be spinning in the museum foyer. Queries on wool crafts welcome. Free event.

The museum is open every day between 10am and 5pm
Contact us for more details of events or to book on 01969 666210
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk

More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Date/s:
04 August 2010
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes

Discover & Do: Textile Crafts

14:00 - 16:00
Discover & Do: Textile Crafts
Traditional textile crafts for children.
Ages 5 to 8 years must be accompanied by an adult
Children £3, parents/carers free, booking advisable.
The museum is open every day between 10am and 5pm
Contact us for more details of events or to book on 01969 666210
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk

More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Date/s:
05 August 2010
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes

Lunchtime Lecture - Birds of the Yorkshire Dales

12:30 - 13:30
Birds of the Yorkshire Dales
One of a series of lunchtime lectures exploring the wildlife of the Yorkshire Dales.
Free with Museum entry ticket.

The museum is open every day between 10am and 5pm
Contact us for more details of events or to book on 01969 666210
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk

More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Date/s:
06 August 2010
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes

Talk and Walk

20:00 - 22:00
Batwatch
A talk followed by a walk at dusk looking for bats near buildings and riverside. Wear wram clothing and stout shoes. Bring a torch, midge repellant and a bat detector, if you have one. £3, booking essential.

The museum is open every day between 10am and 5pm
Contact us for more details of events or to book on 01969 666210
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk

More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Date/s:
09 August 2010
Venue:
Gayle Mill, near Hawes

A journey into abstraction with Sue Harpley

“Pictures from Pictures” with Sue Harpley, well known Wensleydale artist. A journey into abstraction. Using ready-made images to make collages.
10am to 4pm
Fee: £55 (includes light lunch and refreshments)
Booking essential: phone 01969 667320

More info: www.gaylemill.org.uk

Date/s:
10 August 2010
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes

Dyeing Flowers Workshop

14:00 – 16:00
Dyeing Flowers Workshop
Children’s event using plants to dye wool and making a small felt flower.
Ages 5 to 8 years must be accompanied by an adult
Children £3, parents/carers free, booking advisable.

The museum is open every day between 10am and 5pm
Contact us for more details of events or to book on 01969 666210
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk

More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Date/s:
11 August 2010
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes

Discover & Do: Textile Crafts

14:00 - 16:00
Discover & Do: Textile Crafts
Traditional textile crafts for children.
Ages 5 to 8 years must be accompanied by an adult
Children £3, parents/carers free, booking advisable.

The museum is open every day between 10am and 5pm
Contact us for more details of events or to book on 01969 666210
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk

More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Date/s:
12 August 2010
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes

Lunchtime Lecture -Woodland Birds of the Yorkshire Dales

12:30 - 13:30
Woodland Birds of the Yorkshire Dales
One of a series of lunchtime lectures exploring the wildlife of the Yorkshire Dales.
Free with Museum entry ticket.

The museum is open every day between 10am and 5pm
Contact us for more details of events or to book on 01969 666210
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk

More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Date/s:
17 August 2010
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes

Lunchtime Lecture -Red Squirrel Conservation in the National Park

17 August 12:30 - 13:30
Red Squirrel Conservation in the National Park
Lunchtime lecture. Free event.

The museum is open every day between 10am and 5pm
Contact us for more details of events or to book on 01969 666210
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk

More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Date/s:
18 August 2010
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes

Discover & Do: Textile Crafts

14:00 - 16:00
Discover & Do: Textile Crafts
Traditional textile crafts for children.
Ages 5 to 8 years must be accompanied by an adult
Children £3, parents/carers free, booking advisable.

The museum is open every day between 10am and 5pm
Contact us for more details of events or to book on 01969 666210
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk

More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Date/s:
19 August 2010
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes

Lunchtime Lecture - Upland birds of the Yorkshire Dales

12:30 - 13:30
Upland birds of the Yorkshire Dales
Free with Museum entry ticket.

The museum is open every day between 10am and 5pm
Contact us for more details of events or to book on 01969 666210
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk

More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Date/s:
22 August 2010
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes

Pathfinder

10:30 - 16:30
Pathfinder
Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult
£5 adults, children free, booking essential.

The museum is open every day between 10am and 5pm
Contact us for more details of events or to book on 01969 666210
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk

More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Date/s:
24 August 2010
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes

Dry Stone Walling Demonstration

Dry stone walling demonstration 2 – 4pm. Free event.

The museum is open every day between 10am and 5pm
Contact the museum for more details of events or to book 01969 666210
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk

More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Date/s:
25 August 2010
Venue:
Reeth, Swaledale

Reeth Show

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

More info: www.reethshow.co.uk

Date/s:
25 August 2010
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes

Discover & Do: Seed Detectives

14:00 - 16:00
Discover & Do: Seed Detectives
Discover, collect and learn all about the different types of seeds you can find in the Museum garden. Make your very own seed packets with instructions for sowing and take them away ready for next year's planting. Part of the Flowers of the Dales Festival. A fun and very practical activity session for 8 to 12 year olds.
Children £3, parents/carers free, booking advisable.

The museum is open every day between 10am and 5pm
Contact us for more details of events or to book on 01969 666210
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk

More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Date/s:
26 August 2010
Venue:
Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes

Lunchtime Lecture - Birds of the Yorkshire Dales

12:30 - 13:30
One of a series of lunchtime lectures exploring the wildlife of the Yorkshire Dales.
Free with Museum entry ticket.

The museum is open every day between 10am and 5pm
Contact us for more details of events or to book on 01969 666210
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk


More info: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Date/s:
28 August 2010
Venue:
Leyburn

The Wensleydale Agricultural Show

A traditional dales show. Classes for cattle, sheep, heavy horses and ponies. Sheep dog trials, dressed walking sticks and vintage machinery. An impressive display of handicrafts, horticulture and homecrafts. Held annually on Saturday, August Bank Holiday weekend.

More info: www.wensleydaleshow.org.uk

Date/s:
01 September 2010
Venue:
Muker, Swaledale

Muker Show

One of Yorkshire's most traditional shows – Classes for Sheep, Sheep Dog Trials, Handicrafts, Horticulture, Fancy Dress. Stone Walling Demo, Muker Silver Band in attendance.
Date/s:
04 September 2010
Venue:
Mossdale, near Hawes

The 94th Moorcock Show

Visitors will be able to watch the judging of sheep, as well has having the opportunity to do some judging themselves.
Children’s entertainment, craft specialists & an exhibition by local businesses & food producers.
There will also be an exhibition of local historical photographs, and the usual vintage tractor display. Refreshments will also be available. Starting at 12.00 noon at Mossdale, between Hawes and Sedbergh. Adults £4, children and car parking are free
Date/s:
05 September 2010
Venue:
Gayle Mill, near Hawes

Demonstration Day

Demonstration Day: Special Guided Tours + demonstrations of water powered Victorian woodworking machinery.
Tours at 11am and 2.30pm (last approx. 2 hrs)
Adm. £10 adult, £5 child (including refreshments)
Booking advised: phone 01969 667320

More info: www.gaylemill.org.uk

Date/s:
12 September 2010
Venue:
Hardraw Scar

Hardraw Scar Brass Band Festival

Hear the sound of Brass Bands playing within the sight of Hardraw Force at Britain's oldest regional contest! Provisional date. Starting 10am

More info: www.hardrawforce.com

Date/s:
13 September 2010
Venue:
Gayle Mill, near Hawes.

An experimental workshop with Carol Tyler

13 September - 10am to 4pm
“Rust, Dust and Glue” with Carol Tyler, well known Wensleydale artist. An experimental workshop, working from a still life group of objects found around the Mill, using non traditional and unusual materials
10am to 4pm
Fee: £55 (includes light lunch and refreshments)
Booking essential: phone 01969 667320

More info: www.gaylemill.org.uk

Date/s:
03 October 2010
Venue:
Gayle Mill, near Hawes

Demonstration Day

Demonstration Day: Special Guided Tours + demonstrations of water powered Victorian woodworking machinery.
Tours at 11am and 2.30pm (last approx. 2 hrs)
Adm. £10 adult, £5 child (including refreshments)
Booking advised: phone 01969 667320

More info: www.gaylemill.org.uk

Date/s:
07 November 2010
Venue:
Gayle Mill, near Hawes

Demonstration Day

Demonstration Day: Special Guided Tours + demonstrations of water powered Victorian woodworking machinery.
Tours at 11am and 2.30pm (last approx. 2 hrs)
Adm. £10 adult, £5 child (including refreshments)
Booking advised: phone 01969 667320

More info: www.gaylemill.org.uk

Date/s:
27 November 2010
Venue:
Gayle Mill, near Hawes

Gayle Mill Christmas Fayre

Gayle Mill Christmas Fayre: Traditional wooden and seasonal crafts, games, puzzles and family activities. Wood turning demonstrations.
11am to 6pm
Admission £1.50 adult and 50p child (includes seasonal refreshments)
Further information: phone 01969 667320

More info: www.gaylemill.org.uk

Date/s:
04 December 2010
Venue:
Hawes

Hawes Christmas Festival

Annual “Turning on" of the Christmas lights.
Children's Party in the Market House.
4.00pm: Community carol singing in the Market Place with the Hawes Prize Silver Band, led by Rev. Henry duBois.
4.30pm: Father Christmas arrives, Hawes Christmas lights switch on.
Date/s:
05 December 2010
Venue:
Gayle Mill, near Hawes

Demonstration Day

Demonstration Day: Special Guided Tours + demonstrations of water powered Victorian woodworking machinery.
Tours at 11am and 2.30pm (last approx. 2 hrs)
Adm. £10 adult, £5 child (including refreshments)
Booking advised: phone 01969 667320

More info: www.gaylemill.org.uk

Date/s:
25 June 2011
Venue:
Hawes

Hawes Gala

Annual Hawes Gala. Fancy Dress Parade through Hawes onto the Gala Field. Side shows, children's races, etc etc

More info: www.hawes-gala.co.uk

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