What's On and Things To Do Around York

More than ‘just another food festival’, The Great British Food Festival combines the nation’s love of great food and drink with some of the country’s most treasured locations, providing a unique opportunity to explore new flavours and beautiful venues, all at the same time!

The largest outdoor Tractor Festival in the UK will take place at award-winning country house and gardens, Newby Hall. The two-day festival attracts more than 10,000 visitors and 1,500 exhibits.

Acquired in 2011 in a derelict state, the garden has been constructed by the current owners to offer a variety of different areas incl. Mediterranean, bonsai and oriental, a pergola walkway, paved terraces, lawns, statues and a large variety of perennial shrubs, bamboo and ornamental grasses.

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.

You don’t have to live in Hook to come to our meetings Why not come to our monthly Hook Gardening Club meetings..... you don’t need to pay any annual membership just pay on the door £3 pp.

a concert of music loved by and composed by Americans including Chichester Psalms with Thomas Moore on organ for the most up to date information see our website www.harrogatechoral.org.uk

A family market to sell baby/children’s items. Prams, maternity items, clothes, shoes, toys, books, highchairs and so much more.. Come and see what bargains you can find!

Acoustic roots duo Mambo Jambo might just be the biggest acoustic duo you’ll ever see; a truly unique two-piece they’ll take you on an exciting and joyous musical journey bringing together sounds from roots, world, folk and jazz.

Magicians Morgan & West have a marvellous magic show full of crazy capers for the young, old, and everyone in-between! Expect the unexpected, believe the unbelievable, but do not dare miss the unmissable Morgan & West!

When all the world is a hopeless jumble and the raindrops tumble all around….Castaway Music Theatre will take you over the rainbow with their unique version of The Wizard of Oz. Follow the yellow brick road as they journey towards the merry old land of Oz.

Race for Life Pretty Muddy Kids is our brilliant muddy obstacle course just for the little ones. They can take on the obstacles, crawl through the mud pit and have fun with friends, all the while helping raise valuable funds for BEATING CANCER.

Race for Life Pretty Muddy is our brilliant 5k muddy obstacle course. Scramble over the A-frame. Crawl through the mud pit. Have fun with your friends. And raise valuable funds for 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.

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.

Lace up your trainers and prepare to take on the Race for Life Half Marathon. We will be there to support you every step of the way. So take up the challenge and together we’ll BEAT CANCER.

Hidden from view is an unexpected, established garden with a mature collection of unusual trees and shrubs under planted with perennials and meadow. Narrow paths lead to a cutting garden, vegetables, fruit and orchard trees. Refreshments available at Roundhay Park and Tropical World.

Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Angel in Topcliffe on June 5th 2018: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat.

Let's Rock Leeds: Tickets avaiable.

Fabulous craft & gift fair with free entry for all and around 25 stalls

This is 80s Night like never before! BELINDA CARLISE once said "PONTEFRACT IS A PLACE ON EARTH" and she will be joining us for some exciting evening of racing before performing some of her greatest hits!

We’re lucky enough to have some fantastic sporting action on our doorstep in West Yorkshire. Not only do we have racing here in Pontefract, we have some world class Rugby League teams: Castleford Tigers, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Huddersfield Giants and Featherstone Rovers.

Stalls throughout the village selling all sorts, crafts, food, items new and old. Homemade teas in the village hall and BBQ. Bouncy castle and face painting. Vintage vehicle parade.

Join Pontefract’s 10k road race, and go the extra-mile to show you care! Whether you’re an experienced runner or you’re just starting out, put on your running shoes, grab your family and friends and give it your all to cross the finish line – all in support of The Prince of Wales Hospice.

Experience a sculpture trail through the woodland by wood sculptor and chainsaw artist Simon Archer, who has created unique artworks from dead or fallen trees. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

This year our theme is "Puppet Characters" so come along and see who you can spot. There will also be the "other" category as well. Refreshments will be available at the Village Hall each day.

SAA-uk and Leeds College of Music join forces to bring you recitals, talks and world class music on this 2018 Summer Solstice. International artists like Dr.

Save the date in your diary to join us for Ripon Cathedral in the Frame, and discover for the first- time Ripon and the Cathedral’s History illustrated through stunning artworks.

Ripon Cathedral is delighted to welcome back again the world re known Black Dyke Band for another fantastic Concert in the Nave of Ripon Cathedral. Tickets are now available to purchase online and from the Cathedral Shop. boxoffice.riponcathedral.info/event/black-dyke-band-concert/

Catch all the action of the play-off final at Leeds’ ultimate entertainment destination. The Live Bar will be offering a cash bar to spectators on the day.

Watch the Champions League Final on the biggest indoor screen in Leeds. 60 seats are available for football fans to pre-book to watch Real Madrid v Liverpool in a roped off, private area of the Live Bar.

TICKETS: £12.50 Join Europe’s Best BeeGees Tribute Band for a night to remember. Full Tribute Show & performance from Luke Flear followed by a Disco. Fancy dress welcome. DOORS OPEN: 7pm - 11:30pm - Limited Seating Available. Licenced Bar & Bar Snacks Available. (Bar open until 11:15pm).

Make this half term go with a bang! It’s all about gunpowder, castles and siege warfare. Have a go on the artillery range and join in some explosive science workshops.

A wonderful opportunity for mums and dads with babies  to enjoy all the joys of singing in a group in a thoroughly friendly and welcoming environment .  No singing experience (or talent!) is necessary.

2018 We are here ! 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. Paulos Circus 2018 Creating Memories Tour, coming to your town soon !

Hell’s Circus is Coming to the Bigtop ! Paulos Circus will be playing host to ’’Hell’s Circus’’ From fire eaters, axes & whips, pole dancer to a potty mouth clown and lots of audience participation This is an 18+ event, ID may be required.

19 April - 28 July 2018 An exhibition celebrating the ten year anniversary of The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery From the quiet philanthropy of the Burton Family to the incisive vision of its Keeper, Dr Hilary Diaper, this exhibition celebrates the remarkable efforts to create a public space for the University

Join us at stage@leeds for the annual Sheppard event, which this year celebrates Britain’s leading poet-playwright.

Join us in our monthly Life Drawing class with Gallery favourite, experienced artist and tutor, Rob Oldfield. This workshop is open to everyone, from newcomers who want to take up a hobby through to experienced artists looking to hone their sketching skills.

Dr Hilary Diaper, former Keeper of the University Art Collection and Gallery, reminisces about the trials, tribulations and delights of organising and expanding the University’s art collection. Hilary was responsible for introducing professional standards of collection care and conservation to the Gallery.

From miniscule manuscripts to massive music books, drop in to June’s Tuesday Treasure to see some of the biggest and smallest objects from our collections. Inspired by Chris Sheppard’s book, A Sense of Proportion, we will showcase some tiny treasures belonging to famous poets, past and present.

In partnership with the Henry Moore Institute and Leeds Art Gallery this symposium explores the legacy of the Gregory Fellowships at the University of Leeds from 1950–80. This two day symposium brings together scholars, artists and poets to explore the impact of the Gregory Fellowships.

19 April - 28 July 2018 An exhibition celebrating the ten year anniversary of The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery From the quiet philanthropy of the Burton Family to the incisive vision of its Keeper, Dr Hilary Diaper, this exhibition celebrates the remarkable efforts to create a public space for the University

Historic picturesque 3½ acre Wharfedale garden with beech avenue, mature rhododendrons and azaleas. Gravel path from terrace leads to attractive water garden with canals set amongst woodland plantings. Walled kitchen garden and flower garden. Specialist nurseries.

‘Whilst browsing on the internet, I found a penguinpig. A creature you could not forget, with a nose that’s just so big… ’ Phoebe reads about an exciting creature called a penguinpig on the internet. Filled with delight and intrigue, she sets off on an adventure to fi nd a penguinpig of her very own.

The Doors Alive ( 50th Anniversary of The Doors tour of England ) + Special Guests. Artists performing: The Doors Alive.: Tickets avaiable.

’The Stalls’ enters its fourth year of hosting its outdoor Makers Market on the grounds of Arts@Trinity Church, on Boar Lane in Leeds city centre. Our aim is to provide a platform for talented designers and makers (new, emerging and established) to showcase and sell their wares.

Musicals Rock! takes you on a journey through the highlights of some of the world’s most-loved musicals. As the rock world comes crashing into stage musicals the result is wonderful, spectacular and sometimes off the wall. Featuring music from Mamma Mia!

The world’s most famous brass band returns to Leeds Town Hall for a Gala Concert. Featuring the Black Dyke Band, and their star soloists plus our special guests The Yorkshire Youth Band.

Würth Philharmonic Orchestra Stamatia Karampini - conductor Maxim Vengerov - violin Maxim Vengerov - conductor * Strauss - Overture: Die Fledermaus Bruch - Violin Concerto Saint-Saëns - Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso Tchaikovsky - Symphony No 6 *

130 stalls each day, 15 world food caterers, free samples, all day live inspirational cookery demos, informative talks and workshops, yoga classes, live entertainment and music, children’s activities, bars and more!