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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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<strong>Primary</strong> <strong>Times</strong> WINTER Issue | www.primarytimes.net/nyorks
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