what's on where 27 Dec - 30 Dec Spurn Safari Spurn National Nature Reserve HU12 0UH www.ywt.org.uk Join us on a special tour of Spurn <strong>and</strong> the lighthouse. Travel in comfort along Spurn in our unimog <strong>and</strong> get to the top of the lighthouse. Children must be accompanied by adults on all our family events; please register both adults <strong>and</strong> children when booking online. The Unimog is suitable for ages 4+ if able to sit unaided. Children must also be able to ascend <strong>and</strong> descend the lighthouse unaided. 28 Dec Lapl<strong>and</strong>’s Got Talent Thornton Hall Farm BD23 3TS www.thorntonhallcountrypark.co.uk Shake off that Christmas Dinner, get outdoors <strong>and</strong> join us <strong>and</strong> the following special guests for a LIVE, Amazing Sing-Off! This new talent contest is coming to Thornton Hall Farm this Christmas. It’s …. LAPLAND’S GOT TALENT! 31 Dec Flamborough Fire Festival Flamborough YO15 www.flamboroughfirefestival.org The Flamborough Fire Festival is a Viking themed parade, held on New Year’s Eve, in Flamborough - Home of the Vikings! We welcome everyone including; children, families <strong>and</strong> friends. It is an opportunity to gather together to celebrate the Viking heritage of Flamborough <strong>and</strong> raise funds for local community groups <strong>and</strong> charities. The parade starts in the centre of the village <strong>and</strong> features the Flamborough Fireballs, Torches, Battle of Flamborough led by King Canute <strong>and</strong> Viking Longship which is pulled through the village streets by Viking Warriors! The parade finishes with a Fireworks Spectacular held at midnight to celebrate the New Year! 1 Jan Duck Race Knaresborough High Bridge HG5 9AX www.henshaws.org.uk In aid of Henshaws; Around 5000 plastic ducks will be dropped from High Bridge in Knaresborough, <strong>and</strong> then make their way downstream to the finish line outside Marigold’s Cafe. The first duck to the finishing line wins £100! Tickets are on sale now for £1. Also there is a corporate ticket option, £25 per ticket with corporate prizes <strong>and</strong> promotions <strong>and</strong> you also get a gold duck too! New Year’s Walk Brimham Rocks HG3 4DW www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brimham-rocks Blow away the cobwebs <strong>and</strong> start the New Year by getting out <strong>and</strong> about. Join us on a refreshing circular property walk <strong>and</strong> take in the breath-taking views. Meet in the main car park. <strong>Winter</strong> Welly Walk The <strong>Yorkshire</strong> Arboretum YO60 7BY www.yorkshirearboretum.org A <strong>Yorkshire</strong> Arboretum fundraising institution run entirely by our wonderful volunteers. Make the most of the festive season <strong>and</strong> enjoy a walk in the fresh air <strong>and</strong> glorious surroundings of the arboretum. Return to the Visitor Centre for hot <strong>and</strong> cold drinks, home-made treats <strong>and</strong> plenty of festive cheer! Adults £7, 11-16s £4.50, 5-10s £2.50, Under 5s free. Booking not essential, but preferred please. 10 Jan Quiet Day The Deep HU9 1TU www.thedeep.co.uk Experience The Deep in a more tranquil environment. The audio will be turned down, the lights will be brighter to make our information more clear. You can enjoy: Scheduled British Sign Language (BSL) presentations throughout the day, Audio, braille <strong>and</strong> large print guides to assist your visit, Serene marine life, Touch pool sessions. 13 Jan Diverse Fest 2018 The Spa Bridlington South Marine Drive, Bridlington, YO15 3JH www.bridspa.com We Are Theatre present a fun, safe <strong>and</strong> inspiring event where people of all abilities can come together <strong>and</strong> showcase their talents. We want the event to grow each year <strong>and</strong> to bring people together from all communities across the region to support one another <strong>and</strong> make new <strong>and</strong> lasting friendships. Whilst performers will be a mixture of those with disabilities/inclusive groups, the festival is open to all on the day. 16 Jan Home Educators’ Day The Deep HU9 1TU www.thedeep.co.uk This Home Educators’ Day is all about the animals! Let us give you a taster of the work our Aquarist department does to keep our animals healthy <strong>and</strong> happy. There are exhibits to design <strong>and</strong> maintain, animals to get to know, tank-mates to decide on, <strong>and</strong> of course their feeding. An Aquarist’s work is never done, so roll up your sleeves <strong>and</strong> let’s get busy! Perfect for children aged 3-16 who are taught at home. 19 Jan Bear & Butterfly Skipton Town Hall BD23 1AH www.cravendc.gov.uk/bear<strong>and</strong>butterfly 11:00am & 1.30pm; Bear likes peace <strong>and</strong> quiet. Other folk are bothering <strong>and</strong> Bear does not like to be bothered. One day, as Bear is sitting comfortably sipping his tea, deep in the branches of his tree he hears the munching <strong>and</strong> a crunching of a bright green Caterpillar. Puppetry, live music <strong>and</strong> beautiful storytelling combine in this charming tale about love, loss <strong>and</strong> friendship. by Theatre Hullabaloo. 20 Jan Me & My Dad Breakfast Beverley Minster HU17 0DN www.beverleyminster.org.uk An opportunity for dads, gr<strong>and</strong>ads or male carers to come along to a group with their children for toys, games, crafts <strong>and</strong> breakfast! For more information, get in touch with Ben: ben@beverleyminster.org.uk Winnie the Pooh Day Settle Stories @ The Joinery BD24 9ED www.settlestories.org.uk Can you catch a heffalump? Where is Eeyore’s tail? Celebrate national Winnie the Pooh day with Settle Stories, a day that marks the birthday of author A A Milne. It’s one awesome anniversary. Fans of Winnie the Pooh simply can’t miss this! This event is for families with children aged between 4 <strong>and</strong> 9 years old. The price of this event includes a picnic for the children <strong>and</strong> all the craft materials. 27 Jan Hyena Lounge Kids Comedy Harrogate Theatre, Harrogate, HG1 1QF www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk With jokes that are suitable for children but funny enough to get everyone laughing, it has all the feel of a real comedy club... but without the rude bits or swearing, it’s cracking fun! A great way to entertain the whole family. <strong>Winter</strong> Owl Evening Duncombe Park YO62 5EB www.ncbp.co.uk Wrap up warm <strong>and</strong> join us for magical “must-do” evening event with the world’s most famous nocturnal birds! <strong>Winter</strong> Owl Evenings are a great idea for an evening out with family or friends, a present for someone special <strong>and</strong> are a superb way to treat yourself- the memories will last forever! The Big Garden Birdwatch York Museum Gardens YO1 7FR www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk FREE! Fun, really easy, <strong>and</strong> only takes an hour. If you love birds <strong>and</strong> want to help them, then this is your chance to do something that really counts – come along to the Museum Gardens to take part. Join free guided bird spotting walks at 10.30am, 12.00pm <strong>and</strong> 1.30pm, each lasting an hour. The sightings will be recorded on a board at ‘basecamp’, <strong>and</strong> clipboards, pencils <strong>and</strong> tick-sheets are provided. anyone who wants to go off <strong>and</strong> birdwatch by themselves. No need to book. 27 Jan - 28 Jan Votes For Women! York Castle Museum YO1 9RY www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk Join our Suffragette on a march down Kirkgate, our recreated Victorian street. Put on a sash, (or a policeman’s helmet if you prefer) make a badge <strong>and</strong> take up a banner as you join the cause for women’s rights. Be careful you don’t get arrested by the policeman <strong>and</strong> locked up in our cell! 14 <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>Times</strong> WINTER Issue | www.primarytimes.net/nyorks
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