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44,535 copies for families of<br />

<strong>Primary</strong> School Children<br />

<strong>North</strong> <strong>Yorkshire</strong><br />

& <strong>East</strong> <strong>Yorkshire</strong><br />

WINTER ISSUE No 82<br />

29 Nov 2017 – 28 Jan 2018


Dear Reader<br />

Welcome to the Christmas Issue<br />

of <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! There’s lots to<br />

celebrate <strong>and</strong> plenty to do to keep you entertained throughout<br />

the <strong>Winter</strong>. You’ll find lots of fantastic events <strong>and</strong> activities in<br />

our What’s On Guide, many of them are free, so pop along <strong>and</strong><br />

join in the fun.<br />

Santa is making many appearances around the region before<br />

taking to his sleigh for the big day. The What’s On Guide will<br />

tell you exactly where you can see Santa before Christmas Day -<br />

finding him couldn’t be easier!<br />

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a Panto or a show<br />

<strong>and</strong> you’ll find something to entertain the whole family in our<br />

Box Office pages.<br />

Don’t forget to enter our wonderful competitions on page 22.<br />

You could win tickets to see Beauty And The Beast at Harrogate<br />

Theatre, two tickets for Jack <strong>and</strong> The Beanstalk at York Theatre<br />

Royal, <strong>and</strong> Supper With Santa on the Princes Quay Express for<br />

2 Children! You’ve got to be in it to win it!<br />

Finally, everyone at <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>Times</strong> wishes you all a joyous<br />

festive time, <strong>and</strong> a wonderful 2018. We’ll see you next year for<br />

more fun ideas, events <strong>and</strong> competitions!<br />

Don’t forget, to let us know if there’s<br />

something exciting happening at your<br />

school, you can email us at<br />

sam@schoolspublishing.co.uk<br />

<strong>Primary</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Team<br />

4 News<br />

5-14 Wow<br />

12-13 Christmas Crackers<br />

17-19 Box Office<br />

20 Loopy Library<br />

22 Comps<br />

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contents<br />

Holly Zheng, aged 6<br />

Christmas card<br />

Competition<br />

Winners!<br />

Every year <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>Times</strong> asks<br />

children to create the picture for our<br />

Christmas Card. This year we received<br />

a sack full of wonderful entries <strong>and</strong> we<br />

would like to thank you all for taking<br />

the time to draw, colour, paint <strong>and</strong><br />

glitter your designs for us!<br />

The overall winner of the<br />

competition is Holly Zheng’s,<br />

aged 6 from Garnetbank <strong>Primary</strong><br />

School in Glasgow who will<br />

receive 50 Christmas cards made<br />

up in her design of Santa next to a Christmas Tree.<br />

We were so overwhelmed by the st<strong>and</strong>ard of entries that we have<br />

also decided to award two runner up prizes who will also receive<br />

50 copies of their designs made into cards, they were: Sahaib Parvez,<br />

aged 10 from Cambuslang, Glasgow <strong>and</strong> Florence Holt, aged 6 from<br />

Radley <strong>Primary</strong> School, Abingdon. Everyone that entered was a winner.<br />

Florence Holt,<br />

aged 6<br />

Sahaib Parvez,<br />

aged 10<br />

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news & views<br />

northyorkshirenews<br />

Do you have news to celebrate? We’d love to hear! Email sam@schoolspublishing.co.uk<br />

www.primarytimes.net/nyorks<br />

Bedlamb <strong>and</strong><br />

The Christmas<br />

Adventure<br />

Bedlamb was originally a toy lamb that my<br />

daughter, took to bed, hence Bedlamb.<br />

Bedlamb is her special toy <strong>and</strong> has to be left<br />

at home when the family goes out. However,<br />

Bedlamb doesn’t want to be left out of things,<br />

so if he is left alone, he goes off on his own<br />

adventures. But will he still be there when<br />

Natasha returns?<br />

Everyone loves the magic of Christmas, <strong>and</strong><br />

everyone loves Santa; but what if Santa was<br />

unable to complete all the deliveries? What<br />

would happen to Christmas then?<br />

Yes the books are available for sale, but more<br />

than that, can you help spread the word?<br />

Bedlamb would be delighted if you could!<br />

Please like us: www.Facebook.com/<br />

adventuresBedlamb<br />

Follow us: @AdventrsBedlamb<br />

You can get a FREE copy of the digital flipbook:<br />

visit us at: www.theadventuresofbedlamb.com<br />

Scholarships at<br />

Hull Collegiate<br />

Year 6 pupils in<br />

<strong>East</strong> <strong>Yorkshire</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />

<strong>North</strong> Lincolnshire<br />

are being given the<br />

opportunity to apply<br />

for a Scholarship at Hull<br />

Collegiate School. The<br />

scholarships will cover pupils’ termly tuition fees<br />

(up to the value up 100% from Year 7 entry in<br />

September 2018 through to the completion of<br />

their external exams at GCSE / A Level. Pupils<br />

wishing to apply must be registered to sit the<br />

entrance exam taking place on Saturday 20<br />

January 2018. For further information please visit<br />

www.hullcollegiateschool.co.uk or telephone<br />

01482 657016.<br />

‘ig’ – A healthy eating story<br />

‘ig’ is a children’s book where healthy eating is at the heart of the story. It was created by Jake<br />

Attree <strong>and</strong> Matthew Callaby, two friends who believe that books can be good for children’s bodies<br />

as well as their brains.<br />

Successfully crowd-funded through Kickstarter where it was named one of the site’s ‘Projects<br />

We Love’, the book follows the story of a giant called Ig who’s too big to live in the woods that<br />

he has to live on top of them<br />

instead. But he’s not up there<br />

by himself. Living on top of<br />

him, in a town on his tummy,<br />

are his pals the Igglees. When<br />

Ig wakes up feeling a bit under<br />

the weather one morning the<br />

Igglees need to pull-together<br />

to work out how they’re going<br />

to make him better, but can<br />

they do it before he sneezes<br />

the town into a big mess..?<br />

The book comes free with a<br />

recipe card so that children<br />

can make the same tasty,<br />

healthy fruit smoothie (plus<br />

two more) that the characters<br />

do in the story. It’s available<br />

from igthebook.co.uk <strong>and</strong><br />

NotOnTheHighStreet.com.<br />

Junior Open<br />

Exhibition<br />

Saturday 25 November -<br />

Sunday 21 January 2018<br />

If you know someone aged 15 <strong>and</strong> under who is a<br />

budding artist, why not encourage them to enter<br />

our Junior Open Exhibition?<br />

The competition is free to enter <strong>and</strong> selected<br />

works are displayed at Hull Maritime Museum<br />

between Saturday 25 November <strong>and</strong> Sunday 21<br />

January 2018.<br />

A launch event for the exhibition is taking place<br />

on Saturday 25 November in The Studio at Ferens<br />

Art Gallery, across the square from Hull Maritime<br />

Museum.<br />

We accept artworks submitted by - individuals,<br />

schools <strong>and</strong> youth groups.<br />

Prizes have kindly been donated by Friends of the<br />

Ferens <strong>and</strong> The Hull <strong>and</strong> <strong>East</strong> Riding branch of The<br />

Arts Society <strong>and</strong> are awarded to the best entries in<br />

the following three age categories -six <strong>and</strong> under,<br />

seven to 11 <strong>and</strong> 12 to 15.<br />

For information about entry requirements<br />

please access the Junior Open website<br />

www.hull.gov.uk/resident/culture/junior-openexhibition-entry-details<br />

Wear a Funky Scarf Day<br />

Wear a Funky Scarf Day is Charity Link’s annual dress up<br />

day; simply funk up your scarf <strong>and</strong> give a donation to help<br />

improve the lives of individuals <strong>and</strong> families in need across<br />

Leicestershire. The day is designed to be great fun but also has<br />

a serious message - as many of the people that Charity Link<br />

helps can’t afford to keep warm over winter. The day is perfect<br />

for schools, workplaces, or for groups of family <strong>and</strong> friends to<br />

join in. Cake sales, raffles or fun scarf themed activities all add<br />

to the spirit of the day. Charity Link has balloons, leaflets <strong>and</strong><br />

school <strong>and</strong> workplace packs for those interested in supporting<br />

the day. Visit www.charity-link.org/funkyscarfday<br />

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16 Nov - 5 Jan<br />

The Lost Traditions of Medieval Christmas<br />

Rediscovered<br />

Barley Hall YO1 8AR www.barleyhall.co.uk<br />

Join the lady of the house, Joan Snawsell of Barley<br />

Hall, as she prepares her household to welcome the<br />

great <strong>and</strong> the good of York into her home for the festive<br />

season. Expect to see much greenery <strong>and</strong> colour as you<br />

are transported back in time to explore the beautifully<br />

decorated rooms of Barley Hall, each dressed to reflect<br />

the different activities that would have taken place in<br />

the home <strong>and</strong> around the city in Lady Snawsell’s time.<br />

18 Nov - 14 Dec<br />

A Country House Christmas<br />

Burton Constable HU11 4LN<br />

www.burtonconstable.com<br />

A visit to this fascinating country house at Christmas<br />

is the perfect chance to lift your spirits for the festive<br />

season ahead. Children can experience the magic of<br />

the hall at its twinkling best as they search for the<br />

Christmas crackers hidden in each room.<br />

24 Nov - 17 Dec<br />

Christmas at Dalby Forest<br />

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre YO18 7LT<br />

www.forestry.gov.uk<br />

Get the whole family in the festive spirit<br />

at Dalby. On your visit to the forest,<br />

take some snaps at the selfie scene, or<br />

help the elves find the perfect tree for<br />

Santa on our fantastic Christmas trail!<br />

Plus choose your 100% Santa approved<br />

christmas tree! Sales centre is open every Friday/<br />

Saturday 10am-6pm <strong>and</strong> Sundays 10am-4pm from<br />

24th November untill 17th December.<br />

25 Nov - 24 Dec<br />

Story Time With Santa<br />

Flamingo L<strong>and</strong> YO17 6UX www.flamingol<strong>and</strong>.co.uk<br />

WEEKENDS ONLY. Building on the popularity of this<br />

event during the 2016 festive season, Story Time<br />

with Santa will be making a welcome return. This<br />

year will see The Exploratorium transformed into a<br />

spectacular Grotto, complete with delightful reindeer.<br />

Here, Santa <strong>and</strong> his elves will welcome children at<br />

11:00am, 1:00pm <strong>and</strong> 3:00pm, providing a festive tale,<br />

Don’t forget to<br />

say you saw it in<br />

<strong>Primary</strong> <strong>Times</strong>!<br />

If you are looking for more inspiration, there<br />

are many more events on our website<br />

www.primarytimes.net/nyorks<br />

traditional gift <strong>and</strong> a photo opportunity. Story Time<br />

with Santa is available for £10 per child, in addition to<br />

<strong>Winter</strong> at Flamingo L<strong>and</strong> general admission.<br />

A parent or guardian will be welcome to<br />

accompany each child during Story Time<br />

with Santa at no additional charge.<br />

Magical Christmas Experience<br />

Piglets YO32 9ST<br />

www.pigletsadventurefarm.com<br />

For a truly unforgettable Christmas<br />

experience, visit Piglets Adventure Farm this<br />

festive season! (Taking place every day from 25th<br />

November until 24th December.) Pick your sleigh flight<br />

time <strong>and</strong> book your tickets now!<br />

27 Nov - 23 Dec<br />

Christmas at Burton Agnes<br />

Burton Agnes YO25 4NB www.burtonagnes.com<br />

A huge Christmas tree from the estate’s forestl<strong>and</strong><br />

will dominate the Great Hall. Original Elizabethan <strong>and</strong><br />

Jacobean quarters will be decorated in traditional<br />

style whilst the extraordinary Long Gallery will have<br />

a contemporary Christmas mood to complement its<br />

collection of modern <strong>and</strong> impressionist art. From<br />

5-9pm on the 7th & 21st December join in with festive<br />

carols in the courtyard.<br />

Angels on High<br />

Castle Howard YO60 7DA www.castlehoward.co.uk<br />

This Christmas a host of angels will descend on Castle<br />

Howard. Inspired by its architecture, interiors <strong>and</strong><br />

art collections these fabulous creatures, classic <strong>and</strong><br />

contemporary, will populate the gr<strong>and</strong> state rooms<br />

to spectacular effect. Together with glorious floral<br />

creations <strong>and</strong> inspired decorations, Angels on<br />

High will surprise <strong>and</strong> delight.<br />

Santa & the PQ Express<br />

Princes Quay HU1 2PQ<br />

www.princesquay.com<br />

Board the PQ Express to arrive<br />

at the Elves workshop <strong>and</strong> visit<br />

Santa in The <strong>North</strong> Pole. Children<br />

£6 each – maximum of 4 per booking.<br />

Personalised entry ticket. PQ Express<br />

experience including a magical train ride to The<br />

<strong>North</strong> Pole. Visit the Elves workshop <strong>and</strong> create your very<br />

own decorations. Elves activity workshop <strong>and</strong> colouring<br />

in sheets. A magical visit to see Santa <strong>and</strong> receive a gift.<br />

We check<br />

listings carefully but<br />

event details <strong>and</strong> prices<br />

may be subject to change.<br />

Please always check<br />

with the venue.<br />

27 Nov - 1 Jan<br />

Christmas at York Museum Gardens<br />

York Museum Gardens YO1 7FR<br />

www.christmasatyorkmuseumgardens.co.uk<br />

The journey begins in a Christmas courtyard where<br />

visitors can enjoy festive treats such as mulled wine, hot<br />

chocolate <strong>and</strong> tasty local food, a vintage fairground ride<br />

<strong>and</strong> games stall, or even special UV face-painting.<br />

27 Nov - 5 Jan<br />

Medieval Christmas<br />

Barley Hall YO1 8AR www.barleyhall.co.uk<br />

This is your chance to discover the hidden history of<br />

Christmas in medieval York at the beautifully decorated<br />

townhouse, Barley Hall. As today, celebrations during<br />

the Christmas period in the Middle Ages were both social<br />

<strong>and</strong> religious occasions. For the wealthier households in<br />

the city there were also certain obligations that had to<br />

be fulfilled, as a medieval Christmas was not just about<br />

family, but about the community too.<br />

27 Nov - 8 Jan<br />

Christmas Adventure<br />

Stockeld Park LS22 4AN www.stockeldpark.co.uk<br />

Open from 10.30am to 8.30pm <strong>and</strong> after dark the<br />

whole park is magically lit by thous<strong>and</strong>s of twinkling<br />

lights! Entry to our Woodl<strong>and</strong> Cafe, Gift & Tree shop is<br />

free during our winter season. Plus, guests can choose<br />

to buy tickets to enter our exciting Adventure Zones,<br />

including our Real Ice Rink, Nordic Ski Trail & Illuminated<br />

Enchanted Forest.<br />

30 Nov - 30 Dec<br />

Glow <strong>Winter</strong> Illuminations<br />

RHS Garden Harlow Carr HG3 1QB<br />

www.rhs.org.uk<br />

See Harlow Carr in a different light<br />

this winter as special lighting<br />

effects bring a touch of magic.<br />

Enjoy an illuminated trail around<br />

the magnificent trees <strong>and</strong> shrubs as<br />

dusk falls. See the lake, <strong>Winter</strong> Walk,<br />

Streamside <strong>and</strong> Doric columns as you’ve<br />

never seen them before. Visitors can bask in the<br />

‘glow’ of the winter illuminations three evenings a<br />

week (Thursday – Saturday) from 3pm – 8pm, with last<br />

admission at 7pm. Reduced entry applies after 3pm.<br />

WHAT’S ON WHERE<br />

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what's on where<br />

30 Nov - 12 Jan<br />

Geocaching Tail Trail<br />

Venues across Settle & Dales<br />

www.yorkshiredales.org.uk<br />

FREE! Discover the story of Christmas! Hidden all over<br />

Settle are secret geocaches. Get your detective’s hat on<br />

<strong>and</strong> use your GPS device to uncover a hidden story, fun<br />

for all the family. An adventure around Settle as you<br />

discover clues to unlock your digital story. For further<br />

information or to book, contact: 05603 845 693<br />

1 Dec<br />

Yuletide Museum at Night<br />

Ryedale Folk Museum YO62 6UA<br />

www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk<br />

FREE! A rare chance to visit Ryedale Folk Museum in<br />

the evening - all festively decorated <strong>and</strong> ready for<br />

Christmas! A selection of the Museum’s buildings will<br />

be open for visitors to explore free of charge. The lights<br />

will be twinkling <strong>and</strong> it’ll no doubt be seasonally chilly,<br />

but to warm you up there will be mulled wine <strong>and</strong> hot<br />

mince pies available from the Victorian range.<br />

1 Dec - 3 Dec<br />

Christmas Craft & Food Fair<br />

Sledmere House YO25 3XG www.sledmerehouse.com<br />

Over 100 stalls selling crafts, gifts, decorations <strong>and</strong><br />

food for the festive period. Sat & Sun only: Tractor<br />

<strong>and</strong> trailer trips to the Deer Park <strong>and</strong> children can visit<br />

Father Christmas in his magical Grotto.<br />

1 Dec - 10 Dec<br />

Country House Christmas<br />

Kiplin Hall DL10 6AT www.kiplinhall.co.uk<br />

This year our chosen theme is A Country House<br />

Christmas, an Edwardian Christmas depicted in flowers<br />

<strong>and</strong> fresh greenery throughout the house. Enjoy the<br />

atmosphere as you stroll through the house. Lots<br />

of original gift ideas <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>made crafts at the<br />

Christmas Gift Fair, a mouthwatering range of festive<br />

treats will be served in the Tea Room, <strong>and</strong> if the<br />

weather is fine enjoy a winter stroll in the gardens.<br />

1 Dec - 17 Dec<br />

<strong>Winter</strong> indulgence<br />

Goddards House YO24 1GG<br />

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/goddards<br />

From toasting your toes <strong>and</strong> enjoying a sherry by<br />

the drawing room fire, to discovering the Christmas<br />

traditions of the Terry family <strong>and</strong> their factory workers,<br />

Goddards is opening its doors for a nostalgic run up<br />

to Christmas.<br />

1 Dec - 24 Dec<br />

The Magic of Christmas<br />

RHS Garden Harlow Carr HG3 1QB www.rhs.org.uk<br />

Selected dates & times; Put on your best Christmas<br />

jumper <strong>and</strong> get in the festive spirit on a Christmas trail.<br />

Make a 3D snowman or Christmas tree, decorate a<br />

Christmas pudding plate <strong>and</strong> cookie <strong>and</strong> don’t forget to<br />

enter our design a Christmas jumper competition.<br />

1 Dec - 25 Dec<br />

Living Advent Calender<br />

Venues across York www.visityork.org/christmas<br />

FREE! ‘Experience York’s Living Advent Calendar as<br />

25 locations across the city reveal a different festive<br />

window display each day. Pick-up your trail map from<br />

the Visit York Visitor Information Centre or view it<br />

online at yorkadvent.com<br />

1 Dec - 7 Jan<br />

Filey Fishing Christmas Tree<br />

Coble L<strong>and</strong>ing, Filey YO14 9LF<br />

www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com<br />

To celebrate Filey’s traditional fishing heritage, the<br />

community has come together to create Filey’s Fishing<br />

Christmas Tree made from lobsterpots <strong>and</strong> all things<br />

fishy! Join us from 4.30pm on Coble L<strong>and</strong>ing in Filey<br />

for free family festive entertainment <strong>and</strong> activities,<br />

provided by various community groups, including the<br />

ever-popular Filey Fishermen’s Choir <strong>and</strong> a visit from<br />

Santa on his sea-faring sleigh!<br />

2 Dec<br />

Stickman Family Day<br />

Beverley Minster HU17 0DN<br />

www.beverleyminster.org.uk<br />

Another of our famous family days! This time step<br />

into the magical wintery world of Julia Donaldson’s<br />

“Stickman”. Under the gaze of Beverley Minster’s<br />

twin Christmas trees, there is fun for all the family<br />

with crafts, games, activities, films, stories <strong>and</strong><br />

refreshments. For more information,<br />

ben@beverleyminster.org.uk<br />

Whitby Krampus Run<br />

Whitby YO22<br />

www.decadentdrawing.com/whitbykrampusrun<br />

The run <strong>and</strong> parade starts from Tate Hill Beach (YO22<br />

4DL) along Church Street, Bridge Street <strong>and</strong> along<br />

S<strong>and</strong>gate to the Market Place with a street collection<br />

for Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary. Family friendly<br />

workshops are planned in the lead up to the event<br />

featuring art activities, such as mask <strong>and</strong> costume<br />

making , music <strong>and</strong> comparative folklore <strong>and</strong> festive<br />

traditions.<br />

Christmas Light Switch On<br />

Pickering YO18 8DY www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com<br />

For a small town, Pickering makes a big deal out of its<br />

Christmas Lights switch on, with a special celebratory<br />

event held each year, packed with music <strong>and</strong> family<br />

friendly, festive entertainment. We aim to close the<br />

Market Place from 10am to host a Christmas Market<br />

with attractions all day too.<br />

Christmas Concert at Malham Cove<br />

Malham National Parks Centre BD23 4DA<br />

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/malham-tarn-estate<br />

Come <strong>and</strong> be entertained by a local brass b<strong>and</strong>, playing<br />

seasonal favourites in the awe-inspiring setting of<br />

Malham Cove. Mulled wine <strong>and</strong> mince pies will be<br />

served by National Trust staff, everyone welcome. Wear<br />

appropriate outdoor clothing <strong>and</strong> sturdy footwear.<br />

Bring a torch. Free entry, but there will be a charge<br />

for refreshments. Allow 30 minutes to stroll down to<br />

the Cove.<br />

Pannal <strong>Primary</strong> PTA Christmas Fair<br />

Pannal <strong>Primary</strong> School HG3 1LH<br />

www.pannal.ycway.uk<br />

Fabulous family fun with stalls, food, mulled wine <strong>and</strong><br />

Father Christmas himself.<br />

The Story of Christmas<br />

Ripon Cathedral HG4 1QS www.riponcathedral.info<br />

The Story of Christmas with Carols Experience the<br />

wonder of Christmas with music, drama <strong>and</strong> dance<br />

capturing the evocative stories of Christmas narrated<br />

by actor John Middleton. Featuring traditional carols by<br />

Ripon Cathedral Choir & Ripon Grammar School, with<br />

local actors <strong>and</strong> ballet dancers from the academy of<br />

<strong>North</strong>ern Ballet.<br />

A Victorian Christmas<br />

Ryedale Folk Museum YO62 6UA<br />

www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk<br />

The Museum will come to life with festive fun for all the<br />

family, including the opportunity to visit Green Father<br />

Christmas or ‘Old <strong>Winter</strong>’ - he will meet children whilst<br />

sat by the fire in one of the Museum’s most characterful<br />

old buildings (£3 per child). There will be plenty of<br />

opportunities for photographs <strong>and</strong> each child will<br />

receive a small gift from Old <strong>Winter</strong>’s present chest.<br />

2 Dec - 3 Dec<br />

Rusticus Christmas Adventure<br />

Sewerby Hall YO15 1EA www.sewerbyhall.co.uk<br />

Wrap up in your warmest woollens for some crazy<br />

Christmas Carolling! You’ll gather fuel with Good King<br />

Wenceslas, meet a nutty squirrel, <strong>and</strong> dance with a<br />

real snowflake! Magical outdoor performance with<br />

activities. 11.30am, 1pm & 2.30pm<br />

Grassington Dickensian Festival<br />

Grassington Square BD23 5AA<br />

www.grassingtondickensian.co.uk<br />

Grassington, a picturesque village, will be transported<br />

back to the bygone era of Dickens. Soak up the festive<br />

atmosphere of cobbled streets, being treated to a<br />

glorious array of sights, tastes <strong>and</strong> smells, with a<br />

warming mulled wine or hot chocolate, next to the<br />

festive glow of an open brazier. Full entertainment<br />

programme with b<strong>and</strong>s, buskers <strong>and</strong> Victorian street<br />

entertainers <strong>and</strong> for the children, a chance to meet<br />

Santa in his hideaway grotto <strong>and</strong> to take part in a<br />

torchlit nativity procession.<br />

Christmas Market<br />

Market Place, Knaresborough HG5 8AL<br />

www.knaresboroughchristmasmarket.co.uk<br />

Knaresborough market square <strong>and</strong> the surrounding<br />

streets <strong>and</strong> courtyards overflow with festive delights<br />

<strong>and</strong> christmas cheer for the first weekend in December.<br />

Visit our traditional <strong>Yorkshire</strong> Christmas Market for<br />

a feast to greet the senses, Fine local food <strong>and</strong> drink<br />

stalls, lovely h<strong>and</strong>made gifts <strong>and</strong> seasonal items, luxury<br />

goods too! Entertainment all day from brass b<strong>and</strong>s,<br />

Morris dancers, choirs <strong>and</strong> a Fabulous Firework Finale<br />

on Sunday.<br />

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Festive Magic this Christmas<br />

with the National Trust<br />

If you’re looking for fun,<br />

festive days out in the run up<br />

to Christmas here’s just some<br />

of what the family can all enjoy<br />

at these great National Trust<br />

places in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Yorkshire</strong>:<br />

Beningbrough Hall, Gallery<br />

& Gardens, near York<br />

Wrap up warm for weekend<br />

adventures at Beningbrough<br />

Hall, Gallery <strong>and</strong> Gardens this<br />

winter. In the garden there are<br />

15 owls to look out for. The<br />

‘Oh wise owl’ sculpture trail<br />

has owls made of wood, metal,<br />

tyres <strong>and</strong> all sorts of different<br />

materials on display - see if your<br />

kids can find them all.<br />

Father Christmas will be<br />

calling into Beningbrough with<br />

his elves - book a place for your<br />

kids to see him for a story <strong>and</strong><br />

to have a chat about what they<br />

want for Christmas, <strong>and</strong> every<br />

weekend in December, come<br />

along for Christmas Artrageous<br />

– our family art workshops to<br />

make a different festive craft<br />

every weekend.<br />

Fountains Abbey & Studley<br />

Royal, near Ripon<br />

Kickstart the Christmas<br />

festivities with a trip to the<br />

Fountains Abbey Christmas<br />

Post Office from 25 November.<br />

Kids can write to Father<br />

Christmas to tell him how good<br />

they’ve been this year <strong>and</strong><br />

then send their letter off to the<br />

<strong>North</strong> Pole. Father Christmas<br />

himself will be touching down<br />

in his grotto on weekends 25<br />

November – 17 December.<br />

The abbey will be twinkling<br />

with colourful lights too. Come<br />

<strong>and</strong> listen to some Christmas<br />

music <strong>and</strong> get into the early<br />

festive season spirit.<br />

Nunnington Hall, near<br />

Helmsley<br />

Visit Nunnington Hall <strong>and</strong><br />

celebrate Christmas in the<br />

1920s. The festivities are<br />

in full swing with the butler<br />

waiting to greet the whole<br />

family by the fire. There’ll be<br />

plenty of festive activities to<br />

enjoy. Father Christmas will be<br />

visiting <strong>and</strong> asking children to<br />

join in with carol singing <strong>and</strong><br />

storytelling with his elf helper.<br />

Book a place <strong>and</strong> every child<br />

will receive a personalised<br />

invitation for their visit <strong>and</strong><br />

a gift to put under the tree.<br />

Capture the visit with a<br />

memorable family photo in<br />

Father Christmas’ sleigh next<br />

to the tree <strong>and</strong> roaring fire.<br />

Ormesby Hall,<br />

Middlesbrough<br />

Ormesby Hall will be open this<br />

Christmas too – come <strong>and</strong> see<br />

the entrance hall decorated,<br />

ready for the servants’<br />

Christmas party. There’s also<br />

a children’s trail to follow<br />

through some of the rooms, all<br />

decorated with greenery from<br />

the gardens. And, if you need<br />

to pick up a Christmas tree,<br />

they’ll be on sale in the stables<br />

courtyard.<br />

For details of all opening times at National Trust places this<br />

Christmas, booking information <strong>and</strong> more ideas of things to do<br />

with the kids, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/yorkshire<br />

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what's on where<br />

2 Dec - 17 Dec<br />

Christmas at Nunnington<br />

Nunnington Hall YO62 5UY<br />

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nunnington-hall<br />

Discover the Hall as it would have been at Christmas<br />

through history, from the Georgian era to the war years<br />

<strong>and</strong> after.<br />

2 Dec - 18 Dec<br />

Helmsley’s Christmas Tree Festival<br />

Helmsley YO62 www.visithelmsley.co.uk<br />

The church <strong>and</strong> market square are adorned with magical<br />

Christmas trees <strong>and</strong> twinkling star-lights, with festive<br />

entertainment ‘Light Up the Town’ on the first night, 2<br />

December<br />

2 Dec - 23 Dec<br />

Santa Special 2017!<br />

<strong>Yorkshire</strong> Museum of Farming YO19 5UF<br />

www.murtonpark.co.uk/santa-special<br />

WEEKENDS ONLY. The Derwent Valley Light Railway will<br />

be providing Santa with train transport to ensure that the<br />

whole operation runs smoothly <strong>and</strong> the highly skilled<br />

<strong>and</strong> efficient team of Elves under the direction of Chief Elf<br />

Bauble will be h<strong>and</strong>ling things on the village. What could<br />

possibly go wrong! (There is a rumour that the Elves this<br />

year have decided to go into politics – but who will get<br />

your vote, we wonder?)<br />

2 Dec - 24 Dec<br />

Santa’s Grotto<br />

Thorp Perrow Arboretum DL8 2PS<br />

www.thorpperrow.com<br />

WEEKENDS ONLY. Count down the 12 days of Christmas<br />

on a stroll through the Arboretum, until you find yourself<br />

at the grotto, nestled deep in the woods. The elves<br />

welcome <strong>and</strong> guide you through the winter wonderl<strong>and</strong>,<br />

where you’ll meet a host of wonderful creatures before<br />

arriving outside Santa’s log cabin home. Inside, you’ll<br />

meet the donkeys, take a sneak peek into the elves<br />

bedroom <strong>and</strong> look out onto the bustling ski village below.<br />

2 Dec - 31 Dec<br />

Oh wise owl’ art trail<br />

Beningbrough Hall YO30 1DD<br />

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough<br />

Get outdoors <strong>and</strong> closer to nature this winter at<br />

Beningbrough Hall, exploring the nation’s love of owls<br />

through a series of artworks. Find fourteen sculptures<br />

<strong>and</strong> a sound piece in unexpected places.<br />

Finderella<br />

The Deep HU9 1TU www.thedeep.co.uk<br />

Come along to our fun-packed Christmas pantomime<br />

every day from 2 to 23 December. Join Fin-derella as she<br />

returns home from the Prince’s ball in a classic tale with a<br />

fishy twist. This laugh out loud performance has bundles<br />

of audience participation, so make sure your little ones<br />

don’t miss out! Performances will take place at 11:30am<br />

<strong>and</strong> 3:30pm each day in Endless Ocean. Fin-derella is<br />

included in our st<strong>and</strong>ard entry price.<br />

2 Dec - 27 Jan<br />

Parkrun at Dalby<br />

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre YO18 7LT<br />

www.parkrun.org.uk/dalbyforest<br />

It is a 5km run - it’s you against the clock. When is it?<br />

Every Saturday at 9:00am. Where is it? It’s run at Dalby.<br />

What does it cost to join in? Nothing - it’s free! but please<br />

register before your first run. How fast do I have to be?<br />

We all run for our own enjoyment. Please come along<br />

<strong>and</strong> join in whatever your pace!<br />

Harrogate Junior Parkrun<br />

The Valley Gardens HG1 2SZ<br />

www.parkrun.org.uk/harrogate-juniors<br />

What is Harrogate junior parkrun? It is a 2k run for juniors<br />

only (4-14 year olds). If you are not a junior please try<br />

one of our weekly Saturday parkrun events instead. When<br />

is it? It is held every Sunday at 9:00am. What does it cost<br />

to join in? Nothing - it’s free! but please register before<br />

your first run. How fast do I have to be? The aim is to have<br />

fun. Please come along <strong>and</strong> join in whatever your pace!<br />

Knavesmire Junior Parkrun<br />

The Knavesmire YO23 1EX<br />

www.parkrun.org.uk/knavesmire-juniors<br />

What is Knavesmire junior parkrun? It is a 2k run for<br />

juniors only (4-14 year olds). If you are not a junior please<br />

try one of our weekly Saturday parkrun events instead.<br />

When is it? It is held every Sunday at 9:00am. What does<br />

it cost to join in? Nothing - it’s free! but please register<br />

before your first run. How fast do I have to be? The aim<br />

is to have fun. Please come along <strong>and</strong> join in whatever<br />

your pace!<br />

Peter Pan Junior Parkrun<br />

Peter Pan Park HU4 6TE<br />

www.parkrun.org.uk/peterpan-juniors<br />

What is Peter Pan junior parkrun? It is a 2k run for<br />

juniors only (4-14 year olds). If you are not a junior<br />

please try one of our weekly Saturday parkrun<br />

events instead. When is it? It is held every Sunday at<br />

9:00am. What does it cost to join in? Nothing - it’s<br />

free! but please register before your first run. How<br />

fast do I have to be? The aim is to have fun. Please<br />

come along <strong>and</strong> join in whatever your pace!<br />

Sewerby parkrun<br />

Sewerby Hall YO15 1EA<br />

www.parkrun.org.uk/sewerby<br />

It is a 5km run - it’s you against the clock. When is<br />

it? Every Saturday at 9:00am. Where is it? It’s run at<br />

Sewerby Hall. What does it cost to join in? Nothing<br />

- it’s free! but please register before your first run.<br />

How fast do I have to be? We all run for our own<br />

enjoyment. Please come along <strong>and</strong> join in whatever<br />

your pace!<br />

Saturday Art Club<br />

Scarborough Art Gallery YO11 2PW<br />

www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.com<br />

Get the weekend off to a creative start with your<br />

family <strong>and</strong> friends. Each week, meet the course<br />

leader in the Art Gallery to gather inspiration<br />

then head next door to Woodend to make your<br />

own artwork <strong>and</strong> try a range of techniques. The<br />

workshops are designed for both adults <strong>and</strong> children,<br />

with a chance to learn new skills <strong>and</strong> enjoy art<br />

together. £3 per person per session – all materials<br />

included. Booking required – please call 01723<br />

374753<br />

3 Dec<br />

Advent Procession<br />

Beverley Minster HU17 0DN<br />

www.beverleyminster.org.uk<br />

Advent Procession - (Doors open at 5.45pm) An<br />

atmospheric service of darkness to light, as the choir<br />

process around the Minster, <strong>and</strong> readings <strong>and</strong> music<br />

speak of the coming of Christ.<br />

Art of Marbling<br />

Art of Marbling <strong>Yorkshire</strong>, Beverley HU17 7SB<br />

www.facebook.com/Art-of-Marbling-<strong>Yorkshire</strong><br />

This will be an hour <strong>and</strong> a half of creative crafty<br />

fun for kids <strong>and</strong> their grownups! “Marbling” is the<br />

art of creating colourful patterns by sprinkling <strong>and</strong><br />

brushing colour pigments onto a tray of special<br />

water <strong>and</strong> then transforming this pattern on to<br />

paper. It can be as simple, or complex a pattern as<br />

you like. Ages 4+ - booking essential<br />

Childrens Storytelling<br />

Royal Pump Room HR1 2SA<br />

www.facebook.com/HarrogateMuseum<br />

FREE! Join us for storytelling <strong>and</strong> crafts in the Royal<br />

Pump Room Museum on the first Sunday of each<br />

month.<br />

Christmas Fair<br />

Kirk Hammerton C of E <strong>Primary</strong> School YO26 8DE<br />

www.kirkhammerton.n-yorks.sch.uk<br />

12noon - 2pm at school. Free entry. Please join us for<br />

a delicious home-cooked turkey <strong>and</strong> stuffing roll <strong>and</strong><br />

a mince pie or two! There will be plenty of exciting<br />

stalls to look at <strong>and</strong> fun activities for the children.<br />

This is such an important event for our school<br />

fundraising, please do come along <strong>and</strong> support us.<br />

Sutton Bank Easy Access<br />

Sutton Bank National Park Centre YO7 2EH<br />

www.northyorkmoors.org.uk<br />

Emma Rule shows you the stunning views along<br />

this 3.5 mile Sutton Bank walk which is also suitable<br />

for wheelchairs <strong>and</strong> mobility scooters. Suggested<br />

donation £2. Children must be accompanied by an<br />

adult. Wheelchair accessible.<br />

Advent Carol Service<br />

Ripon Cathedral HG4 1QS www.riponcathedral.info<br />

Advent Carol Service <strong>and</strong> Procession from 5:30<br />

pm - 6:30 pm<br />

5 Dec<br />

Christmas Concert<br />

The Royal Hall HG1 2RD www.henshaws.org.uk<br />

In aid of Henshaws; This years Christmas Concert<br />

is being held at The Royal Hall in Harrogate with a<br />

number of fantastic performers, mince pies, mulled<br />

wine <strong>and</strong> its all for a good cause, whats not to love!<br />

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6 Dec<br />

Festival of Carols<br />

Hull New Theatre Kingston Square, Hull, HU1 3HF<br />

www.hulltheatres.co.uk<br />

This annual concert includes carols old <strong>and</strong> new<br />

performed by choirs from around 40 of Hull’s <strong>Primary</strong><br />

Schools. This mix of Christmas music together with a<br />

nativity <strong>and</strong> audience participation plus traditional<br />

carols is always popular with audiences. This year’s<br />

Nativity will be a Nativity with a difference - giant<br />

puppets to tell the story together with carols <strong>and</strong> a<br />

sung narrative to tell the story.<br />

A Timeless Village<br />

Church of St John the Baptist, Pockley YO62 7TQ<br />

www.northyorkmoors.org.uk<br />

Only a few miles from busy Helmsley, Pockley appears<br />

quiet <strong>and</strong> remote. On this 1¼ mile stroll around the<br />

village with Peter Turton, we appreciate the thatcher’s<br />

thatching <strong>and</strong> visit the small church. Suggested<br />

donation £2. Children must be accompanied by an<br />

adult. Not wheelchair accessible<br />

Breakfast with Santa<br />

The Kestrel HG5 8LY www.vintageinn.co.uk<br />

Make the most of meeting Santa by tucking into a<br />

hearty breakfast together. It’s £7.50 per child; this<br />

includes a cooked breakfast, fresh fruit juice <strong>and</strong> a gift<br />

from Santa. Free tea <strong>and</strong> coffee will be provided for<br />

mum’s <strong>and</strong> dads.<br />

9 Dec - 10 Dec<br />

Grassington Dickensian Festival<br />

Grassington Square BD23 5AA<br />

www.grassingtondickensian.co.uk<br />

Grassington, a picturesque village, will be transported<br />

back to the bygone era of Dickens.Soak up the festive<br />

atmosphere of cobbled streets, being treated to a<br />

glorious array of sights, tastes <strong>and</strong> smells, with a<br />

warming mulled wine or hot chocolate, next to the<br />

festive glow of an open brazier. Full entertainment<br />

programme with b<strong>and</strong>s, buskers <strong>and</strong> Victorian street<br />

entertainers <strong>and</strong> for the children, a chance to meet<br />

Santa in his hideaway grotto <strong>and</strong> to take part in a torchlit<br />

nativity procession.<br />

WHAT’S ON WHERE<br />

History in Helmsley<br />

Market Cross, Helmsley YO62 5BL<br />

www.northyorkmoors.org.uk<br />

On a winter’s day approaching Christmas, Helmsley is<br />

a colourful, bustling place to visit. Our 1½ mile walk<br />

around the historic market town with Peter Turton,<br />

will explore its past <strong>and</strong> reveal the story behind its<br />

buildings <strong>and</strong> monuments. Suggested donation £2.<br />

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Wheelchair<br />

accessible.<br />

Sedbergh Christmas Late Night<br />

Main Street, Sedbergh LA10 5AD<br />

www.sedbergh.org.uk<br />

An evening of festive family fun. Shops <strong>and</strong> restaurants<br />

will remain open, <strong>and</strong> there will also be a craft market<br />

<strong>and</strong> street food. Musical street entertainment, <strong>and</strong> in St<br />

Andrew’s Church there will be organ music. For younger<br />

visitors, Father Christmas will be in his grotto in the<br />

Information <strong>and</strong> Book Centre. The opening ceremony<br />

is at 6 p.m. with the arrival of Father Christmas <strong>and</strong> the<br />

switching on of the Christmas lights. We look forward<br />

to welcoming you!<br />

8 Dec<br />

Sankta Lucia - Festival of Light<br />

York Minster YO1 7JN www.yorkminster.org<br />

An atmospheric, c<strong>and</strong>lelit procession <strong>and</strong> carol service<br />

for all the family based on the traditional Swedish Lucia<br />

celebration. No booking is required but please arrive<br />

early as this is a popular service.<br />

8 Dec - 10 Dec<br />

Christmas Tree Festival<br />

Beverley Minster HU17 0DN<br />

www.beverleyminster.org.uk<br />

Christmas Tree Festival returns this year with over 90<br />

sponsored rees decorated by various local organisations<br />

including schools <strong>and</strong> charities. Entry with programme<br />

£2 (children free). Coffee, light lunches <strong>and</strong> teas.<br />

Victorian Weekend<br />

Robin Hood’s Bay YO22 www.robin-hoods-bay.co.uk<br />

The festive, family fun weekend will feature a mix of<br />

new <strong>and</strong> established events in the village’s quaint,<br />

cobbled, car free streets. Family fun will include<br />

traditional games like splat the rat. There will also be<br />

beach games <strong>and</strong> street entertainment. Ghost <strong>and</strong><br />

Smugglers walks will also feature. “Combine seasonal<br />

gift shopping with the many traditional events like<br />

‘balls down the bank’ <strong>and</strong> the RNLI duck race <strong>and</strong><br />

it’s clear Robin Hood’s Bay Victorian Weekend is an<br />

unmissable Christmas destination for all the family”.<br />

9 Dec<br />

Elf Workshop<br />

Mrs Smith’s Café HG3 2XS<br />

www.facebook.com/MrsSmithsHarrogate<br />

Our festive afternoon of fun for your little elves. We’ll<br />

make soft toys <strong>and</strong> learn everything there is to know<br />

about being one of Santa’s elves! The kids will leave<br />

with their own soft toy <strong>and</strong> Elf Award Certificate <strong>and</strong><br />

there’ll be plenty of treats along the way.<br />

Time Troopers - Ho Ho Ho<br />

Ferens Art Gallery HU1 3RA<br />

www.hullcc.gov.uk/museums<br />

Time Troopers is a free, family friendly event that takes<br />

place across our museums on the 2nd Saturday of the<br />

month. Using our collections as inspiration we create<br />

fun craft activities for the whole family to enjoy. Get<br />

in the festive mood <strong>and</strong> create a fun Christmas cracker<br />

cards.<br />

Magic Hatters Xmas Cracker<br />

The Hive Studios Manor CE Academy, Nether Poppleton,<br />

YO26 6PA www.magichatter.co.uk<br />

MORE magic, MORE comedy, MORE seasonal surprises...a<br />

SLEIGH-LOAD of FUN! Also starring Frostbite the Penguin,<br />

Aunty Madge Hatter <strong>and</strong> SANTA CLAUS himself! Festive<br />

fun for all the family, ages 3 to 103...’yule’ love it!<br />

Ice Trail<br />

Venues across York www.visityork.org/christmas<br />

For one weekend the Ice Trail will transform York,<br />

sprinkling some magic across the city<br />

9 Dec - 7 Jan<br />

Christmas trail<br />

York Minster YO1 7JN www.yorkminster.org<br />

Discover more about the Christmas story by exploring<br />

the activity stops hidden around the Minster. Follow a<br />

trail with items to look at, touch, smell <strong>and</strong> discuss at<br />

each stop. Free with admission, collect your trail from<br />

the admission desks. No need to book.<br />

10 Dec<br />

Santa Dash<br />

Scarborough Seafront YO11<br />

www.saintcatherines.org.uk<br />

Join hundreds of Santas as they dash along<br />

Scarborough’s beautiful seafront for a festive fun run<br />

whilst supporting Saint Catherine’s services. You can<br />

choose between 5k or 10k to walk skip or run the run in<br />

your Santa suit. This year Saint Catherine’s have added<br />

a Children’s Run which stretches 2k along the seafront<br />

for our keen ‘Santas in Training’. Parents, Gr<strong>and</strong>parents,<br />

Families <strong>and</strong> Friends can all join the mini Santa’s in the<br />

Children’s Run.<br />

13 Dec<br />

Christmas at the Workhouse<br />

Workhouse Museum HG4 1LE<br />

www.riponmuseums.co.uk<br />

Our “Christmas Evening At The Workhouse’ will give<br />

visitors an idea of what it was like for the inmates<br />

celebrating Christmas during the Victorian <strong>and</strong><br />

Edwardian times. There will be traditional games, carols<br />

<strong>and</strong> crafts as well as chance to try the foods <strong>and</strong> flavours<br />

of the workhouse Christmas. This unique evening will<br />

show how yuletide was celebrated at the turn of the<br />

19th century <strong>and</strong> also fill you full of festive spirit just in<br />

time for Christmas.<br />

15 Dec<br />

Whitby Wassail<br />

Whitby Pavilion Complex YO21 3EN<br />

www.whitbypavilion.co.uk<br />

Festival on the Moor’s annual celebration of the festive<br />

season. With traditional <strong>and</strong> contemporary folk music,<br />

carols <strong>and</strong> songs, drama, dance <strong>and</strong> festive fun, the show<br />

has a different theme <strong>and</strong> special guests every year. It’s<br />

the perfect recipe for getting into the Christmas spirit.<br />

15 Dec - 23 Dec<br />

Enchanted Brodsworth<br />

Brodsworth Hall <strong>and</strong> Gardens DN5 7XJ<br />

www.english-heritage.org.uk/brodsworth<br />

Get the family together <strong>and</strong> make the most of winter<br />

evenings this Christmas time as you explore the grounds<br />

of Brodsworth Hall after dark. Wrap up warm <strong>and</strong> head<br />

out on an adventure through a fairy themed wonderl<strong>and</strong><br />

of light, colour <strong>and</strong> sound. And the delight doesn’t stop<br />

there - at the end of the trail find a traditional fairground<br />

with rides <strong>and</strong> vintage games, a BBQ <strong>and</strong> food stalls<br />

serving sweet treats <strong>and</strong> festive drinks too.<br />

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16 Dec<br />

Me & My Dad Breakfast<br />

Beverley Minster HU17 0DN<br />

www.beverleyminster.org.uk<br />

An opportunity for dads, gr<strong>and</strong>ads or male carers to<br />

come along to a group with their children for toys,<br />

games, crafts <strong>and</strong> breakfast! For more information,<br />

get in touch with Ben: ben@beverleyminster.org.uk<br />

<strong>Winter</strong> Tales <strong>and</strong> Games<br />

Fairfax House YO1 9RN www.fairfaxhouse.co.uk<br />

By Mud Pie Arts; Come in from the cold <strong>and</strong> gather<br />

round for traditional tales of daring deeds, dwarves<br />

<strong>and</strong> dragons. Wonder at the house in all its festive<br />

glory, over a warming cup of chocolate, then spread<br />

good cheer, as we play some old fashioned parlour<br />

games. They’re so daft, you’ll want to share them<br />

with your relatives this Christmas!<br />

Children’s Christmas Party<br />

The Feathers Hotel, Helmsley YO62 5BH<br />

www.visithelmsley.co.uk<br />

The Feathers Hotel, Eatery <strong>and</strong> Coffee House is<br />

providing a Children’s Christmas Party on Saturday<br />

16th December that includes lunch, music, arts &<br />

crafts <strong>and</strong> a present from Santa Claus. Tickets £5<br />

per child<br />

16 Dec - 17 Dec<br />

Christmas Caroling<br />

Barley Hall YO1 8AR www.barleyhall.co.uk<br />

Join us in the beautifully decorated Great Hall<br />

<strong>and</strong> enjoy festive performances of well-known<br />

Christmas Carols. Barley Hall’s medieval Great Hall<br />

will turn Dickensian this weekend as our choir recite<br />

some of the most popular carols from the past 150<br />

years. Helping visitors to explore the links between<br />

Christmas celebrations of today with the Middle Ages.<br />

Shambles Market Party Weekend<br />

The Shambles, York YO1 7LX<br />

www.visityork.org/christmas<br />

Soak up the city’s medieval charm <strong>and</strong> scents of<br />

spiced mulled wine this season, as fairs, family fun<br />

<strong>and</strong> festival flavours transform York into a festive<br />

fairytale.<br />

16 Dec - 22 Dec<br />

York Christmas Festival<br />

Venues across York www.visityork.org/christmas<br />

Soak up the city’s medieval charm <strong>and</strong> scents of<br />

spiced mulled wine this season, as fairs, family fun<br />

<strong>and</strong> festival flavours transform York into a festive<br />

fairytale. Discover the delights of the iconic St<br />

Nicholas Fair, don some skates at the Ice Factor or<br />

spend a night in the stalls for playful panto fun.<br />

16 Dec - 06 Jan<br />

Jack in the Green<br />

Fountains Abbey HG4 3DY<br />

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Fountains<br />

Join <strong>North</strong> Country Theatre for some seasonal stories!<br />

Stories about the mid-winter solstice, the mysterious<br />

Green Man of Fountains <strong>and</strong> the Spirit of Spring <strong>and</strong><br />

Summer, versus the Snow Queen <strong>and</strong> her accomplice<br />

Jack Frost. Booking essential.<br />

17 Dec<br />

Wolds Christmas Festival<br />

Driffield Showground YO25 9DN<br />

www.driffieldshow.co.uk<br />

Santa’s grotto | reindeer | pastiche choir | face<br />

painting | vintage funfair | bar | food | drink | crafts<br />

| gifts | wreath making demo | vintage tea room |<br />

plus… free bouncy castle | free rodeo penguin | free<br />

donkey rides & free kids arts <strong>and</strong> crafts!<br />

Christmas Carol Concert<br />

York Barbican Paragon Street, York, YO10 4AH<br />

www.yorkbarbican.co.uk<br />

York’s Annual Community Carol Concert 60th<br />

Anniversary – Diamond Jubilee with Master of<br />

Ceremonies: Rev Andrew Foster. In aid of The Lord<br />

Mayor <strong>and</strong> Sheriff of York’s Christmas Cheer Fund,<br />

The Press nominated charity: ”York Mind”. With<br />

York Railway Institute B<strong>and</strong>, York Civic Youth Choir,<br />

CANsing, Joanne <strong>and</strong> Angelina Warburton, York<br />

Musical Theatre Company, Steve Cassidy B<strong>and</strong>, <strong>and</strong><br />

John Warburton.<br />

19 Dec<br />

Christingle Service<br />

Ripon Cathedral HG4 1QS www.riponcathedral.info<br />

Ripon Cathedral <strong>Primary</strong> School Christingle Service<br />

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm<br />

20 Dec<br />

Little Yogi’s Christmas Club<br />

Little Rose Cottage Kindergarten HG5 8DF<br />

www.facebook.com/thelittlerosies<br />

Christmas club including: Ginger tree cookies (make,<br />

bake <strong>and</strong> decorate), felted decoration design <strong>and</strong><br />

sew, clove-studded pom<strong>and</strong>ers <strong>and</strong> seasonal card<br />

design plus beeswax c<strong>and</strong>le dipping <strong>and</strong> c<strong>and</strong>le-light<br />

meditation. Everyday we will play yoga games <strong>and</strong><br />

enjoy a story about a hero’s journey. Club open to all<br />

ages 18month - teen.<br />

21 Dec<br />

Carols in The Coach House<br />

Middleton Lodge DL10 6NJ<br />

www.middletonlodge.co.uk<br />

An evening of Christmas carols is a surefire way to<br />

sprinkle some holiday spirit into the season. Keep<br />

warm around our roaring fire pits, as Croft Choir sing<br />

their way through the old classics to the Christmas<br />

favourites, guaranteed to leave you with a warm glow<br />

- or could that be all the mulled wine from The Coach<br />

House bar? All money raised on the evening will be<br />

donated to Croft Choir.<br />

22 Dec<br />

Rock Around the Christmas Tree<br />

Kirk Hammerton Village Hall YO26 8<br />

www.kirkhammerton.n-yorks.sch.uk<br />

By Friends of Kirk Hammerton CofE <strong>Primary</strong> School:<br />

Bring all the family for supper <strong>and</strong> a dance! Our annual<br />

Rock Around the Tree event is a great way to start your<br />

festivities. There will be Christmas music aplenty for the<br />

children to dance to <strong>and</strong> a local farm shop hot dog in<br />

a roll. There will also be a bar. Tickets are £5 for adults<br />

<strong>and</strong> £2.50 for children over 2yrs.<br />

24 Dec<br />

Family Christmas Pyjama Party<br />

Mrs Smith’s Café HG3 2XS<br />

www.facebook.com/MrsSmithsHarrogate<br />

Dress up cosy in your Christmas PJs or jumpers <strong>and</strong> join<br />

us on the most magical evening of the year! There’ll<br />

be delicious Christmas party food platters <strong>and</strong> family<br />

games & activities for each table. Plus Christmas<br />

crackers, festive tunes <strong>and</strong> a small gift for everyone<br />

to help get the whole family in the festive spirit in<br />

time for the arrival of the big guy! After your food <strong>and</strong><br />

games we’ll end the evening with hot chocolate <strong>and</strong><br />

a Christmas story <strong>and</strong> then send the littlies off with a<br />

magic carrot for the reindeer <strong>and</strong> a biscuit for Santa<br />

(who’ll obviously be far too busy to join us!)<br />

26 Dec<br />

Whitby Lions Boxing Day Dip<br />

Pier Road, Whitby YO21 3PU www.whitbylions.org<br />

When the weather outside is frightful, does a dip in<br />

the sea sound delightful? A tradition in our beautiful<br />

little seaside town to enjoy a rather refreshing dip<br />

in the <strong>North</strong> Sea on Boxing Day Morning. After all,<br />

what better way to cure your late festive blues than<br />

participating in the fun <strong>and</strong> friendly charity event in aid<br />

of local community charities?<br />

Boxing Day Raft Race<br />

Scarborough Harbour YO11 1PD<br />

www.fishermen<strong>and</strong>firemen.co.uk<br />

Enjoy this annual Boxing day raft race, organised by<br />

the Sub Aqua Club. Cheer on the festive fun <strong>and</strong> games<br />

between the fancy-dressed teams as they battle<br />

to win the race in their hilarious home-made rafts!<br />

Other events taking place as part of these Boxing day<br />

festivities include the comic football match, kicking off<br />

in South Bay beach <strong>and</strong> the mile of pennies from the<br />

lifeboat house.<br />

<strong>Winter</strong> Welly Walk<br />

The <strong>Yorkshire</strong> Arboretum YO60 7BY<br />

www.yorkshirearboretum.org<br />

A <strong>Yorkshire</strong> Arboretum fundraising institution run<br />

entirely by our wonderful volunteers. Make the most<br />

of the festive season <strong>and</strong> enjoy a walk in the fresh air<br />

<strong>and</strong> glorious surroundings of the arboretum. Return to<br />

the Visitor Centre for hot <strong>and</strong> cold drinks, home-made<br />

treats <strong>and</strong> plenty of festive cheer! Adults £7, 11-16s<br />

£4.50, 5-10s £2.50, Under 5s free. Booking not<br />

essential, but preferred please.<br />

27 Dec<br />

The New Year is coming!<br />

Royal Pump Room HR1 2SA<br />

www.facebook.com/HarrogateMuseum<br />

Drop in to the museum <strong>and</strong> discover our art materials<br />

to make thank you cards, 2018 calendars <strong>and</strong> decorate<br />

your New Year’s resolutions!<br />

WHAT’S ON WHERE<br />

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CHRISTMAS CRACKERS<br />

Christmas comes to Driffield Showground!<br />

Now that the nights are drawing in <strong>and</strong> winter is just<br />

around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about filling<br />

those stockings <strong>and</strong> stacking those presents. And don’t<br />

worry whether you’ve been naughty or nice we will have<br />

something for everyone this Christmas at the Driffield<br />

Showground’s Wolds Christmas Festival.<br />

The Wolds Christmas Festival will be taking place on<br />

Sunday, 17th December <strong>and</strong> was a br<strong>and</strong>-new addition to the Showground calendar in 2016<br />

<strong>and</strong> the team are working hard to ensure visitors old <strong>and</strong> new have a memorable, festive fun<br />

filled day! www.driffieldshow.co.uk<br />

Christmas at Dalby, the Great<br />

<strong>Yorkshire</strong> Forest<br />

Christmas trees &<br />

festive fun!<br />

Make Christmas extra<br />

special by choosing<br />

the perfect tree<br />

from Dalby Forest.<br />

We grow a range of<br />

quality real trees, just<br />

as Santa would want!<br />

There will be festive activities to enjoy<br />

in our lovely Christmas courtyard. Our<br />

partners Hidden Horizons will have their<br />

pop-up planetarium <strong>and</strong> the kids can get<br />

h<strong>and</strong>s-on creative too.<br />

Why not make the most of your forest<br />

visit? There’s a sign-posted family<br />

Christmas trail <strong>and</strong> parking is free with<br />

every tree sold. You also get a free baby<br />

Christmas tree to take home <strong>and</strong> nurture!<br />

See www.forestry.gov.uk/dalbyforest<br />

or call us on 01751 460295 for dates/<br />

times.<br />

Christmas at<br />

Monks Cross<br />

We’ve lots of fun,<br />

festive activities<br />

planned at<br />

Monks Cross this<br />

Christmas. Come<br />

<strong>and</strong> join the fun!<br />

Enjoy free gift<br />

wrapping on 9th <strong>and</strong> 16th December.<br />

Just show the receipt of an item bought at<br />

Monks Cross that day! On 10th December<br />

make your own personalised bauble <strong>and</strong><br />

there will be free mince pies too... Don’t<br />

forget to come <strong>and</strong> visit the Reindeer on<br />

16th December! There will also be face<br />

painting on this day. For more info visit<br />

monkscrossshopping.com<br />

Christmas<br />

Cedarbarn Farm Shop, Butchery,<br />

Award Winning Cafe & Miniature<br />

Railway Santa’s on his way to the Cedarbarn<br />

Grotto, hop on board the Santa Express.<br />

Departing 9th<br />

December - 22nd<br />

December 2017<br />

To Book Tickets Tel:<br />

01751 475614<br />

£8.50 (per Child)<br />

(Booking Line Manned<br />

10 - 12 noon Monday<br />

- Friday) Also now<br />

taking Christmas orders<br />

Festive gifts, hampers<br />

& gift vouchers available in the shop.<br />

www.cedarbarnfarmshop.co.uk<br />

BRODSWORTH HALL<br />

Wrap up warm <strong>and</strong> head out on an<br />

adventure through a fairy themed<br />

wonderl<strong>and</strong> of light, colour <strong>and</strong> sound, as<br />

you explore the grounds of Brodsworth<br />

Hall after dark. W<strong>and</strong>er beneath<br />

illuminated archways <strong>and</strong> follow streams<br />

of fairy lights through the Dell. Stop off to<br />

toast marshmallows <strong>and</strong> warm up with a<br />

festive drink. Stumble upon a fairy village,<br />

if you listen very carefully you might hear<br />

the fairies chattering. The delight doesn’t<br />

stop there - at the end of the trail find a<br />

traditional fairground with rides <strong>and</strong> vintage<br />

games. If you’re feeling peckish after your<br />

enchanted adventure there’ll be a BBQ <strong>and</strong><br />

food stalls serving sweet treats <strong>and</strong> festive<br />

drinks too. www.english-heritage.org.uk<br />

The Deep<br />

‘Bob’ along<br />

to The Deep<br />

this festive<br />

season <strong>and</strong><br />

see Finderella,<br />

our fun-packed<br />

Christmas<br />

pantomime.<br />

Join<br />

Finderella as<br />

she returns<br />

home from the<br />

Prince’s ball in<br />

a classic tale<br />

with a fishy<br />

twist. This laugh out loud performance will<br />

have bundles of audience participation, so<br />

make sure you bring your little ones along<br />

to join in the fun!<br />

Catch performances every day in<br />

Endless Ocean at 11.30am <strong>and</strong> 3.30pm<br />

from 2 December – 7 January 2018.<br />

The pantomime is included in our<br />

st<strong>and</strong>ard entry price, <strong>and</strong> the good news<br />

is that entry is not just for Christmas! Pay<br />

once <strong>and</strong> get FREE return visits for 12<br />

months at no extra cost*, plus save 10%<br />

when you buy your tickets online.<br />

*Conditions <strong>and</strong> exclusions apply. Please<br />

see www.thedeep.co.uk for details.<br />

SEA LIFE Scarborough<br />

Join us at SEA LIFE Scarborough this<br />

Christmas to find out what’s hidden<br />

beneath the waves. As well as coming<br />

face-to-face with playful otters, graceful<br />

turtles <strong>and</strong> mischievous penguins, from<br />

the 9th of December there’s even more<br />

to discover in our tanks. Santa has lost<br />

his sleigh! Help us find all the pieces <strong>and</strong><br />

our elves in the Arts & Crafts Grotto will<br />

teach you how to rebuild it so he can get<br />

home in time for Christmas Eve!<br />

www.visitsealife.com/scarborough<br />

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Crackers<br />

Festive wonder <strong>and</strong> top<br />

bargains this Christmas<br />

Capture the wonder of Christmas at Hornsea Freeport,<br />

the stress-free place to shop. Santa will be there to meet<br />

children, while adorable miniature animals in the Festive<br />

Farm will bring a touch of Christmas magic. Youngsters can burn off energy at Beach<br />

Cove, the fantastic adventure play experience, <strong>and</strong> bugs, butterflies, bird <strong>and</strong> spiders await<br />

adventurous visitors to Bugtopia! With top br<strong>and</strong>s at discount prices, free parking <strong>and</strong> places<br />

to eat <strong>and</strong> drink, Hornsea Freeport is a must this Christmas. www.hornseafreeport.com<br />

Thornton Hall Farm<br />

Santa’s mischievous elf has been very<br />

naughty causing havoc across Thornton<br />

Hall Farm <strong>and</strong> they need your help to repair<br />

the damage <strong>and</strong> save Christmas! Their<br />

‘Christmas Adventure’ includes two hours<br />

of Festive Magic - welcome drinks, Elf<br />

Workshop, a live show, a ride on the Santa<br />

Express to help the reindeer <strong>and</strong> a visit to<br />

Santa’s cosy Grotto. Alternatively, you can<br />

book to ‘Dine with Santa.’ Join the man in<br />

red for a delicious feast in his very own dining<br />

room! So wrap up warm <strong>and</strong> prepare to be<br />

amazed! Purchase your tickets online -<br />

www.thorntonhallcountrypark.co.uk<br />

Burton Agnes Hall<br />

Each year, visitors flock to Burton Agnes Hall<br />

to see how its award winning gardens provide<br />

some of the most beautiful, natural decorations<br />

imaginable. Young visitors are also encouraged<br />

to find homemade felt snowman dolls, hidden<br />

in each room of the Hall by the Cunliffe-Lister<br />

family children! Visitors can take their newfound<br />

inspiration to the Hall’s courtyard, which they<br />

will find in all its seasonal glory. Enjoy festive<br />

treats in the café <strong>and</strong> unusual decorations <strong>and</strong><br />

Christmas presents in the courtyard shops.<br />

www.burtonagnes.com<br />

Stockeld Park<br />

Perfectly situated between Leeds <strong>and</strong><br />

Harrogate Stockeld Park is where magic<br />

is made <strong>and</strong> adventures begin. Open<br />

daily* until January 8th experience the<br />

magical Enchanted Forest including 4<br />

large adventure playgrounds <strong>and</strong> light<br />

show around the lake, Ice Skating,<br />

Maze, Nordic ski trail <strong>and</strong> award winning<br />

Santa’s Grotto! Find yummy meals <strong>and</strong><br />

snacks in our cafés <strong>and</strong> don’t forget to try<br />

a signature hot chocolate or mulled wine.<br />

Freshly-cut Christmas Trees grown on<br />

the Stockeld Estate go on sale from 24th<br />

Nov. Our Christmas shop is brimming<br />

with exquisite decorations, toys & gifts!<br />

*Closed 21 & 22 Nov, 25 & 26 Dec.<br />

www.stockeldpark.co.uk<br />

Enjoy a magical journey on<br />

the PQ Express to visit Santa<br />

at the <strong>North</strong> Pole this year at<br />

Princes Quay. The newly located<br />

grotto can be found on level 2 opposite<br />

Ernest Jones <strong>and</strong> Vodafone. Every child<br />

will board the PQ Express <strong>and</strong> meet the<br />

train conductor before making the journey<br />

to Santa’s Elves in the workshop. The<br />

grotto will also host a sensory friendly hour<br />

every Thursday, 9.30am – 10am <strong>and</strong> 6pm<br />

– 7pm, designed to be an inclusive <strong>and</strong><br />

welcoming environment for people with<br />

sensory sensitives <strong>and</strong> their loved ones,<br />

the lighting will be brighter <strong>and</strong> the noise<br />

levels lowered at these specific sessions.<br />

Sessions must be booked online via<br />

www.princesquay.com/grotto<br />

<strong>Winter</strong> at Flamingo L<strong>and</strong><br />

Whilst our theme park attractions are now<br />

closed until mid-March 2018, our awardwinning<br />

zoo will be open to visitors every<br />

day (except 25th Dec).<br />

Story Time with Santa<br />

For 15 days during November <strong>and</strong><br />

December, Santa <strong>and</strong> his elves will be in<br />

a spectacular Grotto at 11am, 1pm <strong>and</strong> 3pm,<br />

complete with reindeer outside.<br />

They will also meet each child, for a<br />

photograph <strong>and</strong> gift.<br />

All for £10 per child, in addition to <strong>Winter</strong><br />

at Flamingo L<strong>and</strong> general admission. A<br />

parent or guardian can accompany each<br />

child for Santa at no additional charge.<br />

Wonderful <strong>Winter</strong> Breaks<br />

If you’re dreaming of a unique short<br />

break this winter, stay in our lodges, holiday<br />

homes or cottages, with access to the<br />

swimming pool, <strong>Winter</strong> Zoo <strong>and</strong><br />

weekend evening entertainment. Call<br />

0800 40 888 40.<br />

www.flamingol<strong>and</strong>.co.uk<br />

Hull Truck Theatre <strong>and</strong> Hull UK<br />

City of Culture 2017 present A<br />

Christmas Carolt<br />

On a cold Christmas Eve, four spirits<br />

conspire to show Ebenezer Scrooge the error<br />

of his ways. His old business partner, Jacob<br />

Marley has returned from the dead to offer<br />

him a second chance, if he can change his<br />

mean <strong>and</strong> miserly behaviour.<br />

Nowhere are the effects<br />

of poverty more keenly<br />

felt than in the Cratchit<br />

family, especially by their<br />

youngest son, Tiny Tim.<br />

As Scrooge’s inspirational<br />

journey shows him both<br />

the hardship <strong>and</strong> love<br />

of those around him, he<br />

is reminded of his own<br />

powers of charity <strong>and</strong><br />

kindness.<br />

This fresh adaptation of Dicken’s classic<br />

Christmas ghost story, set in Hull, is a<br />

magical, festive treat for all the family.<br />

www.hulltruck.co.uk<br />

CHRISTMAS CRACKERS<br />

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what's on where<br />

27 Dec - 30 Dec<br />

Spurn Safari<br />

Spurn National Nature Reserve HU12 0UH<br />

www.ywt.org.uk<br />

Join us on a special tour of Spurn <strong>and</strong> the lighthouse.<br />

Travel in comfort along Spurn in our unimog <strong>and</strong><br />

get to the top of the lighthouse. Children must be<br />

accompanied by adults on all our family events; please<br />

register both adults <strong>and</strong> children when booking<br />

online. The Unimog is suitable for ages 4+ if able to<br />

sit unaided. Children must also be able to ascend <strong>and</strong><br />

descend the lighthouse unaided.<br />

28 Dec<br />

Lapl<strong>and</strong>’s Got Talent<br />

Thornton Hall Farm BD23 3TS<br />

www.thorntonhallcountrypark.co.uk<br />

Shake off that Christmas Dinner, get outdoors <strong>and</strong><br />

join us <strong>and</strong> the following special guests for a LIVE,<br />

Amazing Sing-Off! This new talent contest is coming to<br />

Thornton Hall Farm this Christmas. It’s …. LAPLAND’S<br />

GOT TALENT!<br />

31 Dec<br />

Flamborough Fire Festival<br />

Flamborough YO15 www.flamboroughfirefestival.org<br />

The Flamborough Fire Festival is a Viking themed<br />

parade, held on New Year’s Eve, in Flamborough - Home<br />

of the Vikings! We welcome everyone including;<br />

children, families <strong>and</strong> friends. It is an opportunity to<br />

gather together to celebrate the Viking heritage of<br />

Flamborough <strong>and</strong> raise funds for local community<br />

groups <strong>and</strong> charities. The parade starts in the centre<br />

of the village <strong>and</strong> features the Flamborough Fireballs,<br />

Torches, Battle of Flamborough led by King Canute <strong>and</strong><br />

Viking Longship which is pulled through the village<br />

streets by Viking Warriors! The parade finishes with a<br />

Fireworks Spectacular held at midnight to celebrate<br />

the New Year!<br />

1 Jan<br />

Duck Race<br />

Knaresborough High Bridge HG5 9AX<br />

www.henshaws.org.uk<br />

In aid of Henshaws; Around 5000 plastic ducks will be<br />

dropped from High Bridge in Knaresborough, <strong>and</strong> then<br />

make their way downstream to the finish line outside<br />

Marigold’s Cafe. The first duck to the finishing line wins<br />

£100! Tickets are on sale now for £1. Also there is a<br />

corporate ticket option, £25 per ticket with corporate<br />

prizes <strong>and</strong> promotions <strong>and</strong> you also get a gold duck too!<br />

New Year’s Walk<br />

Brimham Rocks HG3 4DW<br />

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brimham-rocks<br />

Blow away the cobwebs <strong>and</strong> start the New Year by<br />

getting out <strong>and</strong> about. Join us on a refreshing circular<br />

property walk <strong>and</strong> take in the breath-taking views.<br />

Meet in the main car park.<br />

<strong>Winter</strong> Welly Walk<br />

The <strong>Yorkshire</strong> Arboretum YO60 7BY<br />

www.yorkshirearboretum.org<br />

A <strong>Yorkshire</strong> Arboretum fundraising institution run<br />

entirely by our wonderful volunteers. Make the most<br />

of the festive season <strong>and</strong> enjoy a walk in the fresh air<br />

<strong>and</strong> glorious surroundings of the arboretum. Return to<br />

the Visitor Centre for hot <strong>and</strong> cold drinks, home-made<br />

treats <strong>and</strong> plenty of festive cheer! Adults £7, 11-16s<br />

£4.50, 5-10s £2.50, Under 5s free. Booking not<br />

essential, but preferred please.<br />

10 Jan<br />

Quiet Day<br />

The Deep HU9 1TU www.thedeep.co.uk<br />

Experience The Deep in a more tranquil environment.<br />

The audio will be turned down, the lights will be<br />

brighter to make our information more clear. You<br />

can enjoy: Scheduled British Sign Language (BSL)<br />

presentations throughout the day, Audio, braille <strong>and</strong><br />

large print guides to assist your visit, Serene marine life,<br />

Touch pool sessions.<br />

13 Jan<br />

Diverse Fest 2018<br />

The Spa Bridlington South Marine Drive, Bridlington,<br />

YO15 3JH www.bridspa.com<br />

We Are Theatre present a fun, safe <strong>and</strong> inspiring event<br />

where people of all abilities can come together <strong>and</strong><br />

showcase their talents. We want the event to grow each<br />

year <strong>and</strong> to bring people together from all communities<br />

across the region to support one another <strong>and</strong> make<br />

new <strong>and</strong> lasting friendships. Whilst performers will be<br />

a mixture of those with disabilities/inclusive groups,<br />

the festival is open to all on the day.<br />

16 Jan<br />

Home Educators’ Day<br />

The Deep HU9 1TU www.thedeep.co.uk<br />

This Home Educators’ Day is all about the animals!<br />

Let us give you a taster of the work our Aquarist<br />

department does to keep our animals healthy <strong>and</strong><br />

happy. There are exhibits to design <strong>and</strong> maintain,<br />

animals to get to know, tank-mates to decide on, <strong>and</strong><br />

of course their feeding. An Aquarist’s work is never<br />

done, so roll up your sleeves <strong>and</strong> let’s get busy! Perfect<br />

for children aged 3-16 who are taught at home.<br />

19 Jan<br />

Bear & Butterfly<br />

Skipton Town Hall BD23 1AH<br />

www.cravendc.gov.uk/bear<strong>and</strong>butterfly<br />

11:00am & 1.30pm; Bear likes peace <strong>and</strong> quiet.<br />

Other folk are bothering <strong>and</strong> Bear does not like to<br />

be bothered. One day, as Bear is sitting comfortably<br />

sipping his tea, deep in the branches of his tree he<br />

hears the munching <strong>and</strong> a crunching of a bright<br />

green Caterpillar. Puppetry, live music <strong>and</strong> beautiful<br />

storytelling combine in this charming tale about love,<br />

loss <strong>and</strong> friendship. by Theatre Hullabaloo.<br />

20 Jan<br />

Me & My Dad Breakfast<br />

Beverley Minster HU17 0DN<br />

www.beverleyminster.org.uk<br />

An opportunity for dads, gr<strong>and</strong>ads or male carers to<br />

come along to a group with their children for toys,<br />

games, crafts <strong>and</strong> breakfast! For more information, get<br />

in touch with Ben: ben@beverleyminster.org.uk<br />

Winnie the Pooh Day<br />

Settle Stories @ The Joinery BD24 9ED<br />

www.settlestories.org.uk<br />

Can you catch a heffalump? Where is Eeyore’s tail?<br />

Celebrate national Winnie the Pooh day with Settle<br />

Stories, a day that marks the birthday of author A A<br />

Milne. It’s one awesome anniversary. Fans of Winnie the<br />

Pooh simply can’t miss this! This event is for families<br />

with children aged between 4 <strong>and</strong> 9 years old. The price<br />

of this event includes a picnic for the children <strong>and</strong> all<br />

the craft materials.<br />

27 Jan<br />

Hyena Lounge Kids Comedy<br />

Harrogate Theatre, Harrogate, HG1 1QF<br />

www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk<br />

With jokes that are suitable for children but<br />

funny enough to get everyone laughing, it has<br />

all the feel of a real comedy club... but without<br />

the rude bits or swearing, it’s cracking fun! A<br />

great way to entertain the whole family.<br />

<strong>Winter</strong> Owl Evening<br />

Duncombe Park YO62 5EB www.ncbp.co.uk<br />

Wrap up warm <strong>and</strong> join us for magical<br />

“must-do” evening event with the world’s most<br />

famous nocturnal birds! <strong>Winter</strong> Owl Evenings<br />

are a great idea for an evening out with family<br />

or friends, a present for someone special<br />

<strong>and</strong> are a superb way to treat yourself- the<br />

memories will last forever!<br />

The Big Garden Birdwatch<br />

York Museum Gardens YO1 7FR<br />

www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk<br />

FREE! Fun, really easy, <strong>and</strong> only takes an hour.<br />

If you love birds <strong>and</strong> want to help them, then<br />

this is your chance to do something that really<br />

counts – come along to the Museum Gardens to<br />

take part. Join free guided bird spotting walks<br />

at 10.30am, 12.00pm <strong>and</strong> 1.30pm, each lasting<br />

an hour. The sightings will be recorded on a<br />

board at ‘basecamp’, <strong>and</strong> clipboards, pencils <strong>and</strong><br />

tick-sheets are provided. anyone who wants<br />

to go off <strong>and</strong> birdwatch by themselves. No<br />

need to book.<br />

27 Jan - 28 Jan<br />

Votes For Women!<br />

York Castle Museum YO1 9RY<br />

www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk<br />

Join our Suffragette on a march down Kirkgate,<br />

our recreated Victorian street. Put on a sash,<br />

(or a policeman’s helmet if you prefer) make<br />

a badge <strong>and</strong> take up a banner as you join the<br />

cause for women’s rights. Be careful you don’t<br />

get arrested by the policeman <strong>and</strong> locked up<br />

in our cell!<br />

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Harrogate Theatre<br />

6 Oxford Street, Harrogate, HG1 1QF<br />

www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk<br />

6 Dec – 21 Jan<br />

Beauty <strong>and</strong> the Beast<br />

Join beautiful Belle <strong>and</strong> the Beast, a troubled<br />

prince who has been placed under an evil spell for<br />

a hundred years. If the Beast can learn to love <strong>and</strong><br />

be loved in return, then hopefully the spell will be<br />

broken <strong>and</strong> he will return to his true self. But time<br />

is running out! Packed with fabulous pantomime<br />

characters, this enchanting <strong>and</strong> spellbinding tale<br />

combines jokes, magic <strong>and</strong> sparkle all of which<br />

makes pantomime a festive family favourite.<br />

Parkway Cinema Beverley<br />

HU17 0PW<br />

www.beverley.parkwaycinemas.co.uk<br />

15 Dec – 1 Jan<br />

Dick Whittington<br />

Live show on stage the annual Parkway family<br />

panto starring Mark Two! Join Dick <strong>and</strong> his cat<br />

on their adventures as they run away to London<br />

looking for their fortune but end up at the docks<br />

setting sail for… well… goodness knows where!<br />

Dick makes some good friends including Sarah<br />

the Cook, but oh dear!… that pesky King Rat has<br />

stowed away on board too with some of his sneaky<br />

gang! Action, adventure, secrets, songs, dancing,<br />

trickery, romance, swash-buckling sailors <strong>and</strong><br />

rogue-ish rats aplenty in this sparkling pantomime!<br />

Gr<strong>and</strong> Opera House<br />

York Clifford And Cumberl<strong>and</strong> Street, York<br />

YO1 9SW<br />

www.atgtickets.com/venues/gr<strong>and</strong>opera-house-york<br />

15 Dec – 7 Jan<br />

Beauty <strong>and</strong> the Beast<br />

Three Bears Productions are back with one Panto’s<br />

greatest stories – Beauty <strong>and</strong> the Beast. Starring<br />

Blue’s Antony Costa, Home <strong>and</strong> Away’s Lynne<br />

McGranger, Coronation Street’s Ken Morley, TV<br />

personality Debbie McGee, original Les Dawson<br />

Roly Poly Audrey Leybourne, Emmerdale’s Stuart<br />

Wade, stage star Charlotte Maclachlan <strong>and</strong> back<br />

by popular dem<strong>and</strong>, Britain’s classiest dame, Steve<br />

Wickenden. This classic magical story features a<br />

wonderful mix - a H<strong>and</strong>some Prince, a Beautiful<br />

Girl, a Fearful Beast <strong>and</strong> a very Wicked Witch,<br />

heroic deeds, abundant adventure, true love, crazy<br />

comedy, glittering costumes, mayhem <strong>and</strong> makebelieve,<br />

plus dazzling special effects.<br />

Hull Truck Theatre<br />

Ferensway, Hull HU2 8LB<br />

www.hulltruck.co.uk<br />

1 Dec – 6 Jan<br />

A Christmas Carol<br />

On a cold Christmas Eve, four spirits conspire to<br />

show Ebenezer Scrooge the error of his ways. His old<br />

business partner, Jacob Marley has returned from<br />

the dead to offer him a second chance, if he can<br />

change his mean <strong>and</strong> miserly behaviour. This fresh<br />

adaptation of Dicken’s classic Christmas ghost story,<br />

set in Hull, is a magical, festive treat for all the family.<br />

Joseph Rowntree Theatre<br />

Haxby Road, York, YO31 8TA<br />

www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk<br />

9-16 Dec<br />

Aladdin<br />

It’s time for yet another rollicking romp of a panto<br />

<strong>and</strong> this year Rowntree Players are whizzing you off<br />

to Peking to enjoy the perennial favourite Aladdin.<br />

In the depths of China the evil Abanazar will stop<br />

at nothing to gain control of every magical artefact<br />

in the world. All that st<strong>and</strong>s in his way are a cave<br />

of wonders, a rather strong willed princess <strong>and</strong> our<br />

hero Aladdin - there is no way Abanazar can win.<br />

Is there...?<br />

13 Jan<br />

The Wizard of Oz<br />

Oddsocks are back with another comedy classic<br />

adventure! Will the Scarecrow find a brain?The Lion<br />

some courage?The Tin Man a heart?The audience<br />

some ice cream? With a hearty dollop of their<br />

trademark comedy, new songs, familiar faces <strong>and</strong><br />

laughs aplenty!<br />

Helmsley Arts Centre<br />

Helmsley<br />

York, YO62 5DW www.helmsleyarts.co.uk<br />

2-10 Dec<br />

Dick Whittington & His Cat<br />

The 1812 Theatre Company’s Pantomime returns,<br />

this time with Dick Whittington <strong>and</strong> a host of other<br />

entertaining characters to introduce you to the<br />

Panto season. Directed by Helena Fox (Director of<br />

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Danby of Miss Sarah Louise Ashworth’s School of<br />

Dance <strong>and</strong> Musical Direction from Helmsley Arts<br />

Centre’s Artistic Director Natasha Jones this year<br />

promises to be a spectacular community event,<br />

bringing together a whole host of talent from<br />

Ryedale <strong>and</strong> beyond.<br />

Scrapstore Studios<br />

HU3 5DB www.indigomoontheatre.com<br />

9-23 Dec<br />

Jungle Book<br />

Fearless <strong>and</strong> free, Mowgli the ‘man-cub’ finds fun<br />

<strong>and</strong> friendship in the dangerous world he inhabits<br />

- brought to life with shadow theatre, original<br />

music <strong>and</strong> colourful projection from Indigo Moon<br />

Theatre.<br />

6-20 Jan<br />

Mermarella<br />

Kidnapped from fresh water to salt water, will<br />

Mermarella ever be accepted this foreign kingdom?<br />

Cinderella takes to the sea..... Puppetry & shadow<br />

theatre aimed at thinking families <strong>and</strong> the young<br />

at heart.<br />

Fruit Space<br />

Humber Street, Hull, HU1 1TU<br />

www.fruitspace.co.uk<br />

16-30 Dec<br />

Cinderella<br />

Middle Child’s riotous take on the classic fairy tale.<br />

Featuring live music, the messiest mess scene in<br />

the country <strong>and</strong> the chance to make as much noise<br />

as you can, Cinderella is guaranteed to be a great<br />

night out for all the family.<br />

Hull New Theatre<br />

Kingston Square, Hull, HU1 3HF<br />

www.hulltheatres.co.uk<br />

7-31 Dec<br />

Peter Pan<br />

Darren Day, Brendan Sheerin, Charlie Hardwick,<br />

Jonny Labey, Sid Sloane <strong>and</strong> Ricky K lead the<br />

cast in Peter Pan, the high-flying pantomime<br />

adventure, in the biggest line-up in recent Hull<br />

New Theatre history. Peter Pan is set to be the<br />

biggest pantomime ever to play Hull New Theatre,<br />

with spectacular high-flying effects, an unmissable<br />

underwater 3D sequence which will take the<br />

audience on an adventure deep into the ocean<br />

<strong>and</strong> all of the ingredients of a traditional family<br />

pantomime!<br />

12-13 Dec<br />

Family Christmas Concert<br />

A Festival of Christmas Music featuring all the Hull<br />

Music Service ensembles from the Elementary to<br />

the Senior groups including the City of Hull Youth<br />

Symphony Orchestra, City of Hull Youth Brass<br />

B<strong>and</strong>, City of Hull Youth Symphonic Windb<strong>and</strong>,<br />

City of Hull Youth Jazz Orchestra <strong>and</strong> City of Hull<br />

Youth Choir.<br />

30 Dec<br />

The Snowman with Live Orchestra<br />

Something magical is happening this Christmas...<br />

Big Screen. Iconic Film. World Class Musicians. A<br />

truly magical Christmas show. Delight your family<br />

this Christmas with a screening of two enchanting<br />

films accompanied by live orchestra. Cherished<br />

by children <strong>and</strong> adults alike, the concert is fast<br />

becoming an annual custom, providing the perfect<br />

winter outing for all the family.<br />

23-27 Jan<br />

Russian State Ballet<br />

Beautiful ballets from the Russian State Ballet of<br />

Siberia with the Snow Maiden, Romoeo <strong>and</strong> Juliet,<br />

Swan Lake, Nutcracker <strong>and</strong> Cinderella.<br />

Settle Victoria Hall<br />

Kirkgate, Settle, BD24 9DZ<br />

www.settlevictoriahall.org.uk<br />

15 Dec<br />

A Christmas Carol: A Folk Opera<br />

GreenMatthews bring you a br<strong>and</strong>-new retelling<br />

of the best-loved Yuletide adventure of them<br />

all – Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”. First<br />

published in 1843, the story is credited with<br />

reinventing <strong>and</strong> reinvigorating the British<br />

Christmas <strong>and</strong> has been loved <strong>and</strong> retold by<br />

every generation since. GreenMatthews (with<br />

special guest Jude Rees of Pilgrims’ Way) use a<br />

bewitching blend of voices <strong>and</strong> instruments to<br />

create a musical retelling of this seasonal<br />

favourite.<br />

17 Dec<br />

Aladdin!<br />

What happens when you cross the most<br />

magical time of the year with the best<br />

touring pantomime in the UK? You get Pendle<br />

Productions’ Aladdin! Will Aladdin find the<br />

magical lamp <strong>and</strong> win the heart of his Princess,<br />

or will Abanazar spoil the day?<br />

<strong>East</strong> Riding Theatre<br />

Lord Roberts Road, Beverley, HU17 9BE<br />

www.eastridingtheatre.co.uk<br />

14 Dec – 6 Jan<br />

It’s a Wonderful Life<br />

George Bailey, a small-town clerk, faces<br />

financial ruin <strong>and</strong> feels his world crumbling<br />

beneath his feet. In desperation, he wonders<br />

if his town would be better off without him.<br />

Meanwhile...somewhere amongst the stars,<br />

Clarence the apprentice angel, needs to save a<br />

soul to win his wings. Could this be a match<br />

made in heaven? Whether you are 8 or 80 you<br />

are in for an uplifting <strong>and</strong> heart-warming<br />

winter treat.<br />

Junction Goole<br />

Paradise Place, Goole, DN14 5DL<br />

www.junctiongoole.co.uk<br />

2 Dec<br />

The Hidden Life of Objects<br />

Welcome to the Café d’objets, where the food is<br />

delicious <strong>and</strong> the staff are – mostly –<br />

welcoming. But what happens in the kitchen<br />

when the doors are closed? What creatures<br />

emerge after hours? Are the tea towels<br />

embarrassed by their grimy stains? Does the<br />

cutlery host a ceilidh, the saucepan sing soprano,<br />

do the pots prattle <strong>and</strong> pontificate?<br />

15-23 Dec<br />

Dick Whittington<br />

Join TaleGate Theatre <strong>and</strong> hero ‘Dick Whittington’<br />

on an adventure to London, where the streets<br />

are paved with gold! Packed with songs,<br />

slapstick, silliness, audience participation <strong>and</strong><br />

all the fairytale magic of traditional pantomime,<br />

this fun-filled extravaganza is guaranteed to<br />

delight the whole family. So turn again Dick<br />

Whittington, three times Lord Mayor of<br />

London!<br />

York Barbican<br />

Paragon Street, York, YO10 4AH<br />

www.yorkbarbican.co.uk<br />

21-31 Dec<br />

Robin Hood & The Babes in the<br />

Wood<br />

Shane Lynch from Boyzone will team up with Ben<br />

Adams from A1, <strong>East</strong>Enders’ Fatboy Ricky Norwood,<br />

star of Coronation Street Michael Starke to name a<br />

few, plus a fabulous live b<strong>and</strong>, <strong>and</strong> stunning sets<br />

<strong>and</strong> costumes will all feature in this spectacular<br />

family pantomime.<br />

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Scarborough Spa<br />

South Bay, Scarborough YO11 2HD<br />

www.scarboroughspa.co.uk<br />

The Spa Bridlington<br />

South Marine Drive, Bridlington, YO15 3JH<br />

www.bridspa.com<br />

YMCA Theatre<br />

St Thomas Street, Scarborough, YO11 1DY<br />

www.ymcascarborough.uk<br />

Whitby Pavilion<br />

West Cliff, Whitby, YO21 3EN<br />

www.whitbypavilion.co.uk<br />

9 Dec – 1 Jan<br />

Jack And The Beanstalk<br />

GIANT of a Pantomime, full of beans <strong>and</strong><br />

packed with “Fee, Fi, Fo, FUN!” After getting<br />

into big trouble with his mother for selling<br />

their hapless cow for a h<strong>and</strong>ful of beans, Jack’s<br />

dreams come true when they start to grow…<br />

<strong>and</strong> grow… <strong>and</strong> GROW. Add into the mix<br />

hilarious jokes, lots of sparkle <strong>and</strong> bucket loads<br />

of music <strong>and</strong> dancing - fabulous festive fun is to<br />

be had by all!<br />

10 Dec<br />

A Christmas Teddy Bears’ Picnic<br />

The concert is aimed at introducing young<br />

children to music <strong>and</strong> musical activities. A great<br />

opportunity for everyone to get involved- Sing<br />

along, play along <strong>and</strong> dance along with this<br />

highly talented Saxophone Quartet. Full of lots<br />

of audience participation plus a chance to look<br />

at the musical instruments <strong>and</strong> how they work.<br />

Don’t forget to bring your Teddy, Elves or<br />

Christmas Fairies for 90 minutes of musical<br />

fun!<br />

24 Dec<br />

Magic Mike’s Christmas Special<br />

What better way to start Christmas with your<br />

whole family than at the ‘Magic Mike Christmas<br />

Special’? Come <strong>and</strong> join us in the comfort of<br />

Scarborough Spa where you can sit back, relax<br />

<strong>and</strong> let the festivities begin. This spectacular<br />

show has all the magic of Christmas with<br />

exciting dance routines, hilarious magic,<br />

oveable characters <strong>and</strong> of course a very special<br />

visit from Father Christmas who magically<br />

appears on stage with presents for all the<br />

children!<br />

15 Dec – 2 Jan<br />

Aladdin!<br />

A jewel encrusted family pantomime set to dazzle<br />

<strong>and</strong> delight! Sashaying to the stage is Strictly Come<br />

Dancing professional dancer Robin Windsor as<br />

the Genie, Benidorm’s Asa Elliott as Aladdin, Art<br />

Attack presenter Lloyd Warbey Wishee Washee <strong>and</strong><br />

Bridlington’s favourite dame Joe St<strong>and</strong>erline as Widow<br />

Twankey. Fasten your seat belts for a magical ride of<br />

mystery, sparkling romance <strong>and</strong> dazzling adventure!<br />

York Theatre Royal<br />

St Leonard’s Place, York, YO2 7HD<br />

www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk<br />

12 Dec – 6 Jan<br />

The Book Of Dragons<br />

It all began when something flew into Effie’s eye – it<br />

felt like a red-hot spark, but it seemed to have legs<br />

<strong>and</strong> wings as well… “I know what it is. It’s a dragon<br />

like St George killed!” Come <strong>and</strong> pick your perfect<br />

dragon among these madcap tales, <strong>and</strong> find out<br />

about all the different ways that clever people have<br />

outwitted them. A firey festive treat for all the family.<br />

14 Dec – 3 Feb<br />

Jack & The Beanstalk<br />

This year we’ll be bringing you the ever popular<br />

Jack & The Beanstalk, a family favourite featuring<br />

a line-up of much loved panto characters - the<br />

big bad giant, Daisy the cow <strong>and</strong> of course, Jack<br />

himself. They are joined by Berwick Kaler, the<br />

nation’s longest running consecutive panto dame<br />

who is widely acclaimed to be the best in the l<strong>and</strong>,<br />

<strong>and</strong> rejoined by Martin Barrass. Once again we’ve<br />

assembled the theatre’s dream team who will<br />

conjure up all that amazing magic <strong>and</strong> sparkle loved<br />

by generations of panto fans.<br />

26 Dec – 6 Jan<br />

Aladdin<br />

Directed by James Aconley of local PQA... Bad<br />

Apple Theatre Various venues the county www.<br />

badappletheatre.co.uk<br />

8-29 Dec<br />

The Elves <strong>and</strong> The Carpenter<br />

Venues include: Kirk Hammerton, Galphay, Danby<br />

Wiske, Br<strong>and</strong>sby, Fewston, Preston, Newbald,<br />

Eggborough, Thirsk & Harrogate. Its toy making<br />

time in Santa’s workshop but Mrs. Claus is getting<br />

worried. The Elves have left the building. In fact<br />

they haven’t been seen since last Christmas when<br />

they packed their cases <strong>and</strong> headed off to their<br />

other jobs around the globe. Can Mrs. Claus help<br />

them wrestle victory from defeat <strong>and</strong> get them to<br />

the Pole on time? Join us for a feel-good Christmas<br />

tale with puppets, songs <strong>and</strong> the usual comic<br />

mayhem.<br />

The Georgian Theatre<br />

Royal<br />

Victoria Road, Richmond, DL10 4DW<br />

www.georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk<br />

7 Dec- 7 Jan<br />

The Wizard of Oz<br />

Click your heels together <strong>and</strong> transport yourself<br />

to the wonderful world of Oz! for the much-loved<br />

story of Dorothy <strong>and</strong> her friends the Lion,<br />

Scarecrow, Tin Woodman <strong>and</strong>, of course, Toto the<br />

dog. With star-quality performances, catchy songs,<br />

dazzling special effects <strong>and</strong> oodles of hilarious<br />

family-style fun. So, shut your eyes <strong>and</strong> repeat<br />

three times …. ‘There’s no place like the Georgian’.<br />

We’ll do the rest!<br />

10 Dec<br />

The Three Musketeers<br />

Baroque Theatre Company is proud to present this<br />

classic family adventure adapted from Alex<strong>and</strong>re<br />

Dumas’ ‘The Three Musketeers’. Cry ‘All for one<br />

<strong>and</strong> one for all,’ this winter as we join D’Artagnan<br />

<strong>and</strong> his friends Porthos, Athos <strong>and</strong> Aramis, in their<br />

quest against the scheming Cardinal Richelieu. A<br />

rip roaring, fast paced, swashbuckling show ideal<br />

for families (ages 5+).<br />

15-20 Jan<br />

Sleeping Beauty<br />

The ever-popular Apollo Players return to<br />

Whitby Pavilion this January with the<br />

enchanting tale of Sleeping Beauty....complete<br />

with colourful costumes, dazzling sets <strong>and</strong><br />

amazing special effects. With a host of lovable<br />

characters on h<strong>and</strong>, jokes, songs, plenty of<br />

audience participation alongside the usual<br />

Apollo Players magic, this is traditional family<br />

pantomime at it’s very best!<br />

The Stephen Joseph<br />

Theatre<br />

Westborough, Scarborough, YO11 1JW<br />

www.sjt.uk.com<br />

v<br />

It’s a festive classic. The story of ebenezer<br />

Scrooge, the meanest man who ever lived, given<br />

a horrible shock on Christmas eve by the ghost<br />

of his partner Jacob Marley, <strong>and</strong> guided on a<br />

journey of learning by three spirits, a time worm<br />

<strong>and</strong> a woman with a nut for a head. Wait, what? A<br />

woman with a what now?! This is Charles Dickens’<br />

most enduring tale, but not as you’ve ever seen<br />

it before!<br />

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Where do ghosts go for a<br />

Christmas Treat?<br />

The Phantomime<br />

(Molly, age 11)<br />

How do monkeys<br />

make toast?<br />

The put some bread<br />

under the gorilla<br />

(Annabel, aged 8)<br />

Why can’t a bicycle<br />

st<strong>and</strong> up?<br />

Because it’s so tired<br />

(Ehsan)<br />

What is a dog’s<br />

favourite carol?<br />

Bark, the herald<br />

angels sing.<br />

(Francis, aged 9)<br />

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Beauty <strong>and</strong> the Beast at<br />

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