What's On Selby

Organic, wildlife garden subdivided into smaller gardens, each based on colour theme with emphasis on use of foliage plants. Wild flower meadow and natural pond. 55yd double herbaceous borders. Modern rill garden. Rare breeds of poultry wander freely in garden. Adjacent nursery.

On Saturday 5 May, The Sick Children’s Trust are holding an Afternoon Tea at the prestigious Carlton Towers. This is a rare opportunity to experience an exclusive event at Carlton Towers, featured in BBC’s ‘Masterchef’ and ITV’s ‘Victoria’.

Don’t miss Northern Ballet’s hugely popular Ugly Duckling as it returns to the stage for the first time since 2013. Ugly Duckling tries to make friends with all sorts of animals but she is left sad and alone.

Monthly Meetings - We meet the Last Friday of the month No Annual Membership just ’Pay as you visit’ Full list of dates and booked guest sp[eakers are on our website www.hookgardening.club £3 per person inc free refreshments. Plant & Seed swap, Monthly raffle and gardening book lending library.

Russell Brand. Artists performing: Russell Brand.: Tickets avaiable.

Badapple Theatre Company is celebrating 20 years on the road and to mark the milestone, it is re-presenting the first show the Company ever toured with. ’Amy Johnson’ will tour nationally starting in Yorkshire, travelling down through the Midlands, Surrey, Gloucestershire and finally Somerset.

Badapple Theatre Company is celebrating 20 years on the road and to mark the milestone, it is re-presenting the first show the Company ever toured with. ’Amy Johnson’ will tour nationally starting in Yorkshire, travelling down through the Midlands, Surrey, Gloucestershire and finally Somerset.

New displays and events through the year telling Betty Terry’s story of growing up at Goddards, giving a daughter’s view of the Terry home and man behind the chocolate business and his family. Booking Not Needed.

Objects from the archives and some that can be missed in the house are put into the spotlight. Discover more about these objects and stories often hidden from view from our friendly team. Booking Not Needed.

New displays and events through the year telling Betty Terry’s story of growing up at Goddards, giving a daughter’s view of the Terry home and man behind the chocolate business and his family. Booking Not Needed.

Find out how the Terry family enjoyed a game of clock golf and have a go yourself, then test your skills on the garden tennis court and finish off with a game of croquet. Booking Not Needed.

Traditional Jazz every Thursday afternoon, 1.00pm – 3.30pm. Cross Keys pub, 32 Tadcaster Road. York YO24 1LQ, Tel: 01904 700854. Free admission, admission and parking (register your car at the bar), dog and child friendly, food (a Jazz menu) available. Various local Jazz bands perform.

As a collection of local makers we warmly invite you to our Spring Fair. For the individual and for the different please join us for a really lovely day with over twenty wonderful stalls and with homemade treats from our delicious cafe.

The second meeting of the season features the equine equivalent of the London Marathon. The Pontefract Marathon is the longest flat race handicap run in Britain! Did you know that Pontefract is also the longest continuous racing circuit in Europe?

It’s our 29th Annual Northern Racing College Day! This is a unique day in the racing calendar when bookmakers come together to offer their support to the Northern Racing College by sponsoring some of the exciting races on the card.

This is a 5k suitable for all abilities. This is thousands of women uniting with one purpose. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER.

10k is a great step up from our 5k events. Up the challenge and take part in a Race for Life 10k event. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER.

A mischievous musical adventure that explores the ways in which people and friendships grow and change. When out of nowhere a mysterious empty chair appears bang in the middle of a house, its inhabitants are beyond bewildered. Why does it bring a strange, sizzling silence?

traders buying and selling collrctable vinyl cds dvds etc

Another full weekend of vintage in York – just in time to get your summer wardrobe! Come and find us at our BRAND NEW LOCATION … St Sampson’s Centre on Church Street, smack in the middle of York!

York Speed Dating How speed dating in York works A great event to go to is Speed Dating in York. How it works is our friendly professional hosts will greet you and they will settle you in by briefly explaining the format of the Speed Dating evening.

York Fine Arts is delighted to announce the gallery’s newest exhibition of 2018. Tales of the Sea brings together an exhilarating collection of original paintings from some of Britain’s leading marine artists.

Experience York from the inside out! Discover new sights, stretch your legs. Help support better mental health locally.

Join Edgar the Elephant and walk the York city walls to raise awareness and funds for charity York Mind as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. This celebratory event is open to everyone and suitable for families with children. At 3.

A Sense of Place Art Exhibition opens on Saturday 24th March till 2nd June showing new paintings by Deborah Burrow, Douglas Hill & Julia Poulton.

Take a look behind the studio doors of artists, craftspeople and designers at this popular free event. Discover creative talent whilst wandering around the historic streets and leafy suburbs of York in search of artists’ studios.

Bringing together a variety of historic commercial vehicles, classic and vintage cars and plenty more. There’s a good range of Real Ales in the Steam Inn on site, and entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights, with a road run around the village for all exhibitors and public on Saturday evening.

2018 We are here ! All seats £7pp Anyday Anyshow From breath taking stunts, laugh out loud comedy to beautiful artistry, the Paulos family have created a show to give you and your family ever lasting memories. The quality goes in before our name goes on.

Stamford Bridge Singers extend a very warm welcome to all – the young and the young-at-heart – to their exciting May Day Cabaret, to be held in Stamford Bridge Village Hall on Bank Holiday Monday, 7th May starting at 6.30 pm.

You are cordially invited to a Singing Day with the Stamford Bridge Singers. For our Come and Sing we shall spend the day learning and singing some of our best-loved Coronation Anthems by Parry, Handel and Boyce.

Badapple Theatre Company is celebrating 20 years on the road and to mark the milestone, it is re-presenting the first show the Company ever toured with. ’Amy Johnson’ will tour nationally starting in Yorkshire, travelling down through the Midlands, Surrey, Gloucestershire and finally Somerset.

Settle down with a hot cuppa and a gripping read in Nostell’s second-hand book shop. Open Tuesday - Sunday, 12 - 4pm from Saturday 14 April until Sunday 28 October 2018. You’ll find many titles to choose from at very reasonable prices.

Enjoy an hour’s walk around Nostell’s picturesque parkland. Get some free exercise with a gentle stroll around the park led by our experienced walk leader. Join the group of regular walkers to take in the changing seasons and enjoy a cuppa in the cafe each week. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome.

Join in this free weekly 5km timed run through the parkland, which is open to everyone, free, safe and easy to take part in. People of every ability are encouraged to get involved; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians; from juniors to those with more experience; all are welcome.

Join the weekly junior parkrun, a timed 2km run for children aged 4 - 14. It’s open to all, free, safe and easy to take part in - what are you waiting for' Starting from the Stables the 2km course takes you up to Obelisk Lodge and back through Nostell’s woodland and rolling parkland.

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to look after Nostell’s outdoor areas' Don your wellies and join the gardeners for hands-on activities through the seasons, from mulching veg beds and watering plants to leaf clearing.

Have an aspiring runner in your family aged 4-9' Come and join Ackworth Junior Runners for running fun and games on the vistas. Meeting every Monday, April - August, it’s the perfect way to get outdoors and active.

Join ride leaders from Wakefield District Cycle Forum for an easy bike ride exploring the parkland and beyond the Nostell estate. Following an experienced leader, you’ll meet new people, discover new cycle routes and explore the countryside.

Join the Nordic walking group every Tuesday for some exercise in the parkland to boost your fitness and your mood! Using the poles, you can tone the upper and lower body at the same time and burn nearly twice as many calories than ordinary walking.

Learn a few secrets from Nostell’s kitchen gardener, from growing giant onions to the perfect potatoes. Join Mark in the kitchen garden for his top tips for growing fruit and veg, with seasonal highlights including rhubarb, herbs and summer fruits.

Enjoy an hour’s walk around Nostell’s picturesque parkland. Get some free exercise with a gentle stroll around the park led by our experienced walk leader. Join the group of regular walkers to take in the changing seasons and enjoy a cuppa in the cafe each week. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome.

Visit this brand new exhibition to discover how Thomas Chippendale made his name: from the publication of his pattern book of furniture designs to masterminding entire rooms in the latest 18th century fashions for Rowland Winn at Nostell.

Join us in 2018 as we celebrate 300 years since the birth of Thomas Chippendale, one of the most influential English designers in history.

Join in fortnightly stories, crafts and outdoor activities with your mini adventurers, especially for under 5s. Each session we’ve different activities themed around a story book, from planting seeds like Mr McGregor and going on a bear hunt to making mud pies like Superworm.

Thomas Chippendale inspired countless designers and craftspeople to copy his styles, techniques and trademark quality. Be part of the #Chipster generation in 2018 by joining in creative workshops to make your own masterpieces.

Enjoy an hour’s walk around Nostell’s picturesque parkland. Get some free exercise with a gentle stroll around the park led by our experienced walk leader. Join the group of regular walkers to take in the changing seasons and enjoy a cuppa in the cafe each week. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome.

Enjoy an hour’s walk around Nostell’s picturesque parkland. Get some free exercise with a gentle stroll around the park led by our experienced walk leader. Join the group of regular walkers to take in the changing seasons and enjoy a cuppa in the cafe each week. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome.

For adults only, explore the house after hours with the help of artists, musicians and makers. At four evening openings through the year, enjoy a pop-up bar from Wakefield Beer Exchange, artisan food and a range of music, poetry and artist-led demos and activities.

Join a family-friendly guided night-time walk through the gardens, spotting our furry friends and all sorts of nocturnal residents including frogs and owls. At Nostell, we’ve hundreds of bats roosting in the trees and buildings around the grounds and many other species that come out at night.