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Contents News & Updates

Comedy & Literature

Editors Note �� 8

Dan Brown �� 22

News �� 9

Harrogate Literature Festival �� 24 Event Listings �� 26

Business Ruth Hampson Interview �� 12

Food & Drink Fizz Festival �� 16

Family Events �� 45

Film Film Review �� 40

Shows & Exhibitions Countryside Live �� 33 Northern Antiques Fair �� 34

Music Events �� 45

Arts

DJ Trev’s Food Review �� 17 MoreTime at the Bar Please �� 18

Exhibitions �� 46

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Editors Note Welcome to the October/November issue. It may already look a little different to previous issues. We’ve given the magazine a bit of a shakeup, introducing themed sections and cramming in more content than ever before. We hope the new colourcoded sections will make it easier to digest and much more useful than before.

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In this bumper issue we have a fascinating interview with Bean & Bud owner, Ruth Hampson; there’s a column debut from DJ Trev, a piece about author Dan Brown’s Harrogate visit this autumn, and we find out more about the 2017 Raworths Literature Festival. We also take a look at some of the fabulous comedy coming up in the town as part of the 9th annual Harrogate Comedy Festival. In addition check out the new family, film, music and arts sections, which we’ve packed with reviews, previews and listings. It’s great to see that there’s still so much going on locally at this time of year. Before we know it everything will turn to Christmas. Let’s enjoy autumn while we still can. I hope you enjoy the new look.

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The Kung Fu Coffee Master Business

by Georgia Higgins

Ruth Hampson has had quite an amazing life. Seriously ill and hospitalised at 16 while sitting her O Levels, Ruth then went on to be the PA to the Director of Tate Britain, attain a Philosophy degree many years after leaving school and study Kung Fu with Masters in China. Then seven years ago she moved to Harrogate to set up the award-winning coffee shop and tea house Bean & Bud. Ruth spoke to the Harrogate Review about setting up her own business, what’s important to her and life in Harrogate. It is unusual to have a real coffee house that is also a speciality tea house. Tell me about how you learnt your expertise in both tea and coffee. Although a nation of tea drinkers, speciality tea is still far behind coffee in terms of something that people enjoy out of the home. I spent 5 years working directly with both coffee and tea growers and visited tea growers in Kenya. Seeing the tea growing, being picked and processed really confirmed my love of tea. I then experienced the gong fu tea ceremony in a tea house in Fuzhou when I was there to study Kung Fu. All tea originally came from China; there are hundreds of different varietals of tea and we wanted to bring those to a wider audience. Opening Bean & Bud has given me the opportunity to change the tea offering, we also have a custom house blend that was made specially for us by a tea expert and uses all Fairtrade teas. I also competed in the first UK Tea Brewers Cup in 2015 and came 3rd out of 12 competitors.

On the coffee side, again working directly with the growers gave me a knowledge of the origins of coffee, and then working with fantastic roasters and developing our craft as professional baristas really helps us to bring out the best of different coffees. At Bean & Bud you focus on ethical sourcing and practices. What do you do? And why is this so important? I firmly believe that all businesses should be as ethical as possible even if not set up specifically as social enterprises. It’s about how you do business. We work only with speciality coffee importers (‘speciality’ relates to the quality score of the beans). We have blackboards up in the shop where we acknowledge the name of the farmer who produced the beans (we change our coffees every 2 weeks). We can always trace where the coffee has come from and ensure that the farmer has been paid a fair price. We use a local organic dairy for our milk and offer dairy free options. For all our other products we use local, ethical suppliers where possible. Our house blend tea is specially blended for us from only Fairtrade teas. We take any food left over at the end of the day to Harrogate Homeless Shelter.

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You also champion for gender equality in the industry. Do you think women’s role is improving in the industry? I have had a couple of articles published about gender equality in the speciality coffee industry, focusing on the whole supply chain from women growers to women business owners and baristas. Although the industry is improving there is still a perception of the ‘hipster’ barista being a man, and of course preconceptions still exist around gender in general, where women are not perceived to be in positions of management or have in-depth knowledge of coffee, extraction etc. My focus has always been that as a new industry we should be setting standards, not following them. Here in Yorkshire we are really leading the way with a number of female roasters, Q graders, business owners and highly regarded baristas. Born in Salford, you then spent most of your life in London. Why did you pick Harrogate to move to and what do you like best about the area? When my husband Hayden and I decided to open our own business, we discussed where to do this. We knew we wanted to go somewhere semi-rural, having spent 10 years

on the City of London commute we wanted somewhere quieter! We had both spent childhood holidays around the Dales and loved Yorkshire. We decided that Harrogate was a good-sized town, not too small and not too seasonal with a good year-round footfall. What I like most about Harrogate is how close it is to some stunning countryside and how quickly you can be in wonderful scenery, although since we opened the shop we have far less free time to enjoy it! You wrote a book, ‘Salford to Shanghai’ about your life. Did you enjoy the writing experience? What made you decide to write? I’ve always enjoyed writing and have always been involved in writing blogs, essays and articles. With the book, I felt like I had an interesting story to tell; the subtitle of my book is “an extraordinary ordinary story” – I wanted to show that whoever you are, from whatever background you can achieve anything you want to in terms of where in the world you go, where you work and whatever you want to do in life. There are no limits. Ruth Hampson’s book, ‘Salford to Shanghai: An Extraordinary Ordinary Story’ is available on Amazon both in print and for Kindle.

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The Majestic Hotel in Harrogate will host the first Yorkshire Fizz Festival and Awards on 4 November. Organisers of The Fizz Festival in Cheshire (now in its third year) are popping over the Pennines to bring their unique festival to North Yorkshire for the very first time. As the only consumer festival dedicated to Champagne and sparkling wine from around the world, it promises to be a hugely popular event. There will be around 100 wines available to try and buy, from Cava and Prosecco through to awardwinning English sparkling wine and of course, Champagne. Tickets include a free tasting of all wines on offer as well as a wine carrier and tasting flute. What you might call an all-inclusive fizz spectacular. thefizzfestival.com

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Trevor in two months of Sundays By DJ Trev

Hello, my name is Trev and I DJ in Harrogate and Manchester (that is, until someone in charge realises). I also got to play play lots of the lovely local festivals we’ve had locally this year – Happygate, FEVA, The StEat Food festival the Tour De Yorkshire, to name the ones that immediately spring to mind without me having to go through my 27,000 facebook “hey guys this weekend….” uncomfortably obviously self promotion posts. I used to try and write articles for Harrogate-News; perhaps you remember skimming through them to see if I remembered to mention your open mic night? I enjoyed that, until they stopped returning my calls, which is the type of behaviour I only really expect from close friends after a night out in Moko where I can’t remember what happened in the end. But I still have words inside me, itching to get out, and, like a literary sneeze, ideally I’d like to get them on paper. I was concerned writing for the Harrogate Review would be too much of a commitment; I mean, somehow managing to fit in 500 words of text, around my three, five hour weekly gigs, and all the background work they entail (what with choosing an awful shirt / tatty waistcoat combo and listening to up to seven new pop songs a week before thinking “No… just…. No” the hours really mount up) so when I heard that The Harrogate Review was going bi-monthly I realised now was my time to shine, like an old pound coin, at the bottom of a urinal. My problem is that I wanted to write an article about dining out every Sunday. The concept is solid: I shake up the traditional Sunday of a semi-successful DJ, and instead of staying in bed until 4pm with a range of semi-attractive ladies, I get up and go out for a Sunday lunch with the lucky winner, my excellent girlfriend. I even had a name for it, Trevor in a Month of Sundays. I know, it’s exceptional. But obviously, that name doesn’t work with a bimonthly publication, and what’s more, at the time of writing, I’ve only actually been out for two Sunday lunches.

The two I’ve managed to go for were both lovely in different ways. I visited the Pine Marten on Otley Road, which offers a fantastic vegetarian nut roast. That was really delicious; I’ve got to say at £12.50 for a vegetarian Sunday lunch I reckon it’s at the top end price wise… that said, it really was delicious, so as an occasional treat is spot on. The second place I visited was Smiths Arms in Beckwithshaw. Their menu is a bit cheaper and has a great range on it; again I opted for the Vegetarian Roast and again it was a tasty affair. The vegetarian roast potatoes are not really what I would call roast, more minted spuds, but at £8.69 it’s hard to find fault, this also gets the thumbs up, perhaps for a more regular afternoon out. So that’s that; one paragraph hardly passes as a full culinary review section. On the other hand, the only other things I have to write about are my life, and no one wants to read about that. If you don’t believe me, follow me on facebook… no one else does. You can hear Dj Trev play old songs every Friday at Revolution de Cuba, and he does a highly inappropriate pub quiz every Sunday at 10 Devonshire Place. If you’d like Dj Trev to review something, please send 3 vintage (pre-1986) Star Wars figurines to The Harrogate Review. Or you can go see him on Saturdays in Manchester, as we get the impression those gigs get a bit lonely for him.

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More time at the Bar Please by Rachel Auty

There are some major changes happening with two cherished local drinking establishments. Firstly let’s look at the iconic Blind Jack’s in Knaresborough. Owners Paul and Debbie Holden-Ridgeway held a farewell beer festival in September. After 16 years of holding the reins, the time had come to concentrate on their growing brewing venture, Bad Company. I have always loved this rustic hostelry at the heart of Knaresborough. It’s a stripped back no-music-no-TV-no-fuss traditional-style pub that oozes charm with simply great beer. The only available food currently is a bag of peanuts, and the gents toilets is in a quirky outbuilding over a pathway where a passing horse and cart wouldn’t look out of place. Blind Jack’s has been an important pull to Knaresborough as Harrogate’s thriving independent beer scene continues to gain momentum. The news of Paul and Debbie’s departure made me nervous. Back in 2014 I launched a campaign to save The Yorkshire Lass in Knaresborough. The pub had once been a thriving community venue which had sat derelict since 2007 at the edge of the River Nidd. The owners had applied for planning permission to demolish the building but there were issues. I managed to get it listed as an Asset of Community Value, affording the building an element of protection. The owners appealed, that decision was revoked, and planning permission was granted. The site now houses luxury flats. I still believe this was a loss much more significant to the town than is acknowledged.

With Blind Jack’s there’s something equally very special that needs respecting and protecting. It’s not about any one aspect, but the overall identity and everything that contributes to that. The new owners are Christian Ogley and Alice Bennett. They recently moved their award-winning venture, Christian’s from Pannal to Knaresborough where they both grew up. Clearly they have big plans for Blind Jack’s: a Kickstarter page talks of refurbishing toilets, introducing food, and even the addition of an onsite brewery. On the page Christian says “The pub has a charm and magic that we’re keen to preserve, but we feel we can further enhance it and create a space that both we and the local community are proud of.“ This sounds positive. To be in keeping with the uniqueness, it’s important to develop this place unconventionally. The new owners need to think outside the box and I believe that in order to continue the Blind Jack’s legacy they need to absolutely refuse to compromise when it comes to beer. It won’t be an easy project to get right. However, if they manage it then being in the place will feel like being in the company of an old friend in the prime of their life – and that’s very exciting. I believe that Blind Jack’s has the potential to be pivotal in keeping the town’s social scene alive and reigniting Knaresborough’s own quality independent beer scene. In Harrogate, The Empress has also recently changed hands. Simon and Sharon Colgan have The Blues Bar and The World’s End in Knaresborough and are investing £100,000

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in The Empress – a substantial stone-fronted pub nestled right on The Stray. The new owners plan to relaunch as a traditional pub with pub games nights, live music and food. The Sunday carvery at The Empress is widely acclaimed, and this will certainly be something locals will hope to see continue. However, it’s not just the interiors that need attention at The Empress - the beer does too. With 10 Devonshire Place booming just down the road thanks to an outstanding beer offer, the new owners will surely be thinking about how they can dovetail with that reputation and tap in to a piece of that success for themselves.

What is actually missing in the area is a pub with a 10 Devonshire Place standard of beers alongside a quality food menu. Market Town Taverns have tried but The Old Bell (Harrogate town centre) and The Swan (Devonshire Place) have become a little bit ‘safe’ in their offer – in terms of beer, food, and surroundings. The pub that ticks all the boxes simply doesn’t exist locally right now, and both The Empress and Blind Jack’s certainly have the potential to fill that gap.

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Dan Brown’s in Town: Author’s Exclusive Visit by Ann Chadwick

Harrogate is to host the exclusive UK launch of Dan Brown’s, new thriller, Origin in what will be the author’s only UK public event. The American thriller writer who shot to global fame with the international hit The Da Vinci Code featuring the Harvard professor Robert Langdon will appear at the Royal Hall on 9 October to launch his new book and discuss his life’s work. Victoria Ibbertson, Literature Festivals Manager at Harrogate International Festivals, said: “We’re really excited to welcome Dan Brown to Harrogate. The fact that he and his publishers, Penguin, have chosen to launch Origin with us is testimony to our Festival’s reputation for positioning Harrogate as one of the country’s leading literary destinations.” Victoria added: “The evening with Dan Brown offers fantastic value as everyone will receive a copy of Dan Brown’s new book in the ticket price. The first 200 bookers are guaranteed a signed copy.” The arts charity delivers two major literary festivals. The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival every July, known as the world’s biggest and best celebration of the crime genre, and the acclaimed Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival, picked by Harper’s Bazaar as one of the UK’s Best Literary Festivals. Hosted this October, it welcomes stars from stage, screen, literature and politics, including Victoria Hislop, Joan Bakewell and Dame Jenni Murray. The Festival has hosted a number of exclusive one-off book launches over the years with bestselling authors.

Jo Nesbo, whose adaptation of The Snowman is released in cinemas this October, launched his book Blood on Snow in 2015 in Harrogate. In 2016, it was the turn of one of the biggest names in the genre, Michael Connelly, who launched The Wrong Side of Goodbye. The latest, in May 2017, featured Girl on the Train author Paula Hawkins, who launched her follow-up Into the Water, in Harrogate. However, only a handful have appeared at the Royal Hall: David Suchet in a special celebration of Poirot in 2013; JK Rowling writing as Robert Galbraith in 2014; and this year, Ian Rankin, as he marked 30 years of Inspector Rebus. Victoria said: “Dan Brown is such a global star that the occasion demanded the Royal Hall, and we do expect huge interest from audiences across the UK to catch this rare UK appearance of one of the biggest selling authors of his generation.” Brown’s spellbinding new novel sees the return of Robert Langdon, Harvard professor of symbology and religious iconology, as he arrives at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao to attend the unveiling of a discovery that “will change the face of science forever”. The evening is blown apart before the discovery

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can be revealed. On a trail marked only by enigmatic symbols and elusive modern art, Langdon must uncover the clues that will bring him face-to-face with a world-shaking truth that has remained buried – until now. Dan Brown, who lives in New England, is the bestselling author of Digital Fortress, Deception Point, Angels and Demons, The Da Vinci Code, The Lost Symbol and most recently, Inferno. Three of his Robert Langdon novels have been adapted for the screen by Ron Howard, starring Tom Hanks. Dan Brown, the Royal Hall, 9 October, 7.30pm. Tickets: £20 includes a copy of Origin in the ticket price; the hardback which is out on general release on 3 October, retails at £20. The first 100 to book will get a guaranteed signed copy.

Dan Brown Biography Born: 22 June 1964 (Age 53) New Hampshire, United States Did you know? Before becoming an author, Dan Brown attempted to launch a career as a pop singer. Early Career: Brown’s first three novels had little success, with fewer than 10,000 copies in each of their first printings The Da Vinci Code: His fourth novel and one of the most popular books of all time, with over 80 million copies sold worldwide. The film adaptation grossed over $750m.

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The Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival has announced a stellar line-up from the worlds of politics, journalism, stage and screen for this October’s event, the seventh in its history. From stories of life, love and loss to debating the issues that shape our political landscape; with tales of inspiration from history to gin tasting and chic lit, it promises to ignite hearts and minds. Food and drink lovers can indulge with actress, EastEnders star and Celebrity Masterchef winner, Lisa Faulkner, who will be talking about her book From Mother to Mother: Recipes from a Family Kitchen. Join the ‘Ginaissance’ with spirits expert, Ian Buxton who promises a gin tasting complete with dry London wit, with 101 Gins to Try Before you Die. If politics rocks your boat, journalists Douglas Murray and Mike Hume take on the future of Europe, and the presenter of Radio 4’s Week in Westminster, Steve Richards, explores the rise of political mavericks from Corbyn to Trump, in The Rise of the Outsiders. The Festival features broadcasting royalty as Baroness Joan Bakewell will discuss her memoir Stop the Clocks and Dame Judi Murray presents A History of Britain in 21 Women. Journalist Martin Sixsmith was portrayed on the big screen by Steve Coogan, in

the achingly touching Philomena, starring Judi Dench. He takes us on another deeply personal and humane journey with Ayesha’s Gift. The story begins with Martin helping a woman from Yorkshire find her father’s killer after his violent death in Pakistan, but ends up as a search for answers to a very different death – his brother’s suicide. Bestselling literary sensation Victoria Hislop shares her love affair with Greece, and chic lit queen Sophie Kinsella talks on her latest hit, My Not So Perfect Life. Gail Honeyman whose debut Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, which sold for huge sums worldwide, discusses loneliness, hilarity and heartache with author Cathy Rentzenbrink. If you’re enjoying Strictly Come Dancing don’t miss Ann Widdecome. Forthright and intrepid in sequins, and even more formidable in the House of Commons, she’ll be discussing her books including The Dancing Detective, her crime novel inspired by her time on Strictly. For history buffs, Peter Snow puts aside his swingometer to explore War Stories – a remarkable book written with his journalist wife, Ann MacMillan on the bravery of ordinary men and women swept up in the turbulence of war.

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All Creatures Great and Small fans can join Tom Fort with The Village News, in his funny myth-busting exploration of life in rural idylls, and Amanda Owen, will talk you through a year in her life, with nine children and 1,000 sheep. She has become a TV sensation with Hollywood knocking on her door after buying the rights to her book, The Yorkshire Shepherdess.

Marina Benjamin, author of The Middlepause: On Turning 50, will be in conversation with music journalist Miranda Sawyer, whose book Out of Time aims to guide you through the mid-life existential puzzle. Former Loose Women presenter and actress Denise Welch will discuss her warm, funny and honest debut novel, If They Could See Me Now.

Adding dramatic tension to proceedings are three remarkable actors who will share a stage: Hugh Fraser may have worked with Harrison Ford and Clint Eastwood, but his role as the dapper Captain Arthur Hastings, faithful friend to Hercule Poirot, was ideal training for him to turn his own hand at crime writing. Hugh will take the stage to discuss his trilogy of thrillers, Malice, Harm and Threat. George Costigan of Rita, Sue and Bob Too, Shirley Valentine and Calendar Girls fame discusses his debut novel, The Single Soldier. And Emmerdale star Mark Charnock joins them as heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turned his hand to writing his first novel, Unquiet, for young adults.

The line-up also includes former MP Jonathan Aitken, sharing his experience behind bars with HMP Leeds prison officers and rehabilitation charity, Tempus Novo, and a Yorkshire Post Literary Lunch with mountaineer, Chris Bonington.

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Comedy & Literature Listings Eleanor Conway’s Walk of Shame 12 October, 7.30pm Harrogate Theatre Ferocious clubber and party girl Eleanor Conway has always been a woman of extremes; she partied around the world as a music journalist, ran off to Asia to work for the triads, made hardcore porn and Tinder’d her way through most of London Now sober from alcohol and substances she’s failing to find moderation and meaning. Walk of Shame is a critically acclaimed debut show about sex, sobriety and the modern addict that lies within us all. harrogatetheatre.co.uk

Frazer Theatre Comedy Club 6 October, 8pm Frazer Theatre, Knaresborough

Stewart Lee 5 October, 8pm Harrogate International Centre Part of Harrogate Comedy Festival 2017. After four years writing and performing his TV show, Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle, Content Provider is Stewart’s first brand new full-length show since the award-winning Carpet Remnant World. harrogatetheatre.co.uk

The Frazer Theatre Comedy Club brings another fantastic night of comedy to the Frazer Theatre. MC Jim Smallman will be joined by Stuart Goldsmith, Howard Reed and character act Stanley Brooks. www.frazertheatre.co.uk

Gregg Davies 6 - 7 October, 8pm Harrogate International Centre Greg Davies, BAFTA nominated star of Cuckoo, Man Down, The Inbetweeners and Taskmaster, is back with his first stand up show in four years.

Graeme Swann’s Great British Spin Off with Henry Blofeld: The Second Innings 10 October, 7.30pm Harrogate Theatre Following their hit 2016 tour, Graeme Swann, England’s greatest ever spin bowler and cricket’s best loved commentator, Henry Blofeld, are back by popular demand with a barrage of new stories from on and off the field.

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Tamed - Prof Alice Roberts 16 October, 7.30pm Royal Hall, Harrogate Join Alice Roberts as she delves into archaeology, history and genetics to reveal the amazing stories of the species that became our allies. From dogs, cattle and horses to wheat, potatoes and apples, find out how taming all these species has left its mark - on us. harrogatetheatre.co.uk

19 October, 8pm Crown Hotel, Harrogate A fascinating story of 34 ordinary people swept up in the turbulence of war. War Stories moves effortlessly from tales of spies, escapes and innovation to uplifting acts of humanity. Husband and wife team, and renowned journalists, Peter Snow and Ann MacMillan give a uniquely intimate account of the unimaginable; from the courage of Edward Seagar who survived the Charge of the Light Brigade to quick-thinking spy and saboteur Krystyna Skarbek.

Ann Widdecombe Strictly Ann 21 October, 3.30pm Crown Hotel Forthright, intrepid and engaging, Widdecombe was at the centre of Conservative politics for over twenty years. Now an author, recent competitor on BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing, regular contributor and presenter on television documentaries, stage performer and columnist, she talks of her life and her first detective novel, The Dancing Detective.

Comedy & Literature

America’s Got Talent winner 2015 Ventriloquist Paul Zerdin returns home to the UK fresh from headlining the world-famous Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas with a sparkling new show featuring his all-star cast of (in)famous puppets.

Peter Snow & Ann MacMillan

Angus Roxburgh 22 October, 12pm Crown Hotel

Joan Bakewell

Marina Benjamin in conversation with Miranda Sawyer

19 October, 5pm Crown Hotel, Harrogate

20 October, 2pm Crown Hotel, Harrogate

One of Britain’s finest and most spirited women, Bakewell takes us on a fascinating and breathless journey through her life. Her autobiography traverses the decades with such wide-ranging subject matter as beginnings, names, patriotism, values, money, loss and death. Delve into the world that has shaped her and the one, increasingly altered and strange, that she will leave behind.

In conversation with Miranda Sawyer, Benjamin gives her modern take on the issue of the midlife crisis and how to survive the experience with thoughtfulness, insight and humour.

Former BBC and Sunday Times Moscow correspondent Angus Roxburgh looks at the legacy of communism and Russia’s place in the world today. In conversation with Steven Gale, he introduces his new book, Moscow Calling, a memoir of 45 years’ studying and working in Russia – a quirky, beautiful, tumultuous world that in forty years has changed completely, and yet not at all.

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Comedy & Literature Listings Salon North:Revolution 26 October, 7.30pm The Crown Hotel, Harrogate

Milton Jones is Out There 22 October, 7.30pm Royal Hall, Harrogate Milton Jones is Out There. No, really out there and this time he

hasn’t just forgotten his keys. He’s holding up the mirror of truth to society, and he can see right through it, which means its probably just a window. In his brand new show he’ll be putting his foot down and lifting the lid on the pedal bin of lies of the media.

Ray Mears Born to go wild

Berwins Salon North is a revolutionary movement for the heart and mind; consisting of a night of the most stimulating ideas in art, science and psychology designed to change your life for the better. Join three expert speakers for three inspiring TED-style talks on the theme of Revolution.

James Acaster: Classic Scrapes Book Tour 1 November Harrogate Theatre, Harrogate James Acaster is releasing his first ever book this year, James Acaster’s Classic Scrapes, which is going to be a collection of self-deprecating anecdotes about scrapes James has gotten himself into over the years, famed from the slot of the same name on Josh Widdicombe’s XFM radio show. harrogatetheatre.co.uk

Ken Dodd Happiness Show 29 October Royal Hall, Harrogate Ken Dodd is a comedian of legendary status; an icon and national treasure who has been entertaining audiences for a lifetime of happiness and laughter. harrogatetheatre.co.uk

24 October, 7.30pm Royal Hall, Harrogate From a very young age Ray discovered the joys of exploring the Wilderness, the most intact, undisturbed wild natural areas left on our planet. His fascination with this environment that has not been modified by civilized human activity has greatly shaped his life. Ray will take you on a journey that he deeply values for cultural, spiritual, moral and aesthetic reasons and explain why he believes these are vital for the human spirit and creativity.

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The Story of Christmas with Carols

Ripon Cathedral

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Halloween events at Knaresborough Castle

Sheila Bownas: A Yorkshire Life in Pattern Mercer Art Gallery until 7 January 2018 Book your place on our sewing workshops to make a lampshade or bag with fabrics printed from the Sheila Bownas archive.

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Creepy Castle Lots to get your teeth into this half term!

21 – 28 October | 11.00 – 16.00 Saturday 28 October: Ghoulish Guests spooky fun! 4.45 – 6.15pm/6.30 – 8.00pm £5 children, £2 adults

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The Magpie Wedding Show

Harrogate Vintage Fair

8 October, Cedar Court Hotel, Harrogate

18 November, The Wesley Centre, Harrogate

The Magpie Wedding Show (formerly the National Vintage Wedding Fair) returns to Harrogate on October 8th with its Boutique Fair. Magpie Wedding embraces all things creative for your wedding day; from the flowers to the dress, from the photography to the styling. By creative they mean design led – so whatever the latest trend is, they are there, be it boho, festival or even jungle! They want artisan, unique brides and grooms to enjoy discovering new styles for their day, in a relaxed environment. For the vintage lovers out there – fear not, they still are the place to find true vintage and antique dresses and accessories – they will never stop promoting this ethical and stylish way. Each show has fabulous suppliers, a craft DIY workshop or two, a fashion show and tell parade, live music, cake and a cuppa, the opportunity to go VIP and above all, an ethos that celebrates you. So, no teeth whitening, no weight loss, nothing that makes you feel anything less than beautiful. magpiewedding.com

Step back in time at the Harrogate Vintage Fair taking place at Oxford Street’s Wesley Centre on November 18th. Grab a bite to eat in the pop up vintage tearooms, before experiencing the delights of the twenty plus stalls stocking everything from 1920s Art Deco jewellery and fashion, to the classic and contemporary furniture of mid-century, to the coolest 80s cocktail glasses. Getting ready to party? Then book into the vintage beauty salon for the perfect pin curls or pout. Adding a little pizzazz to the day will be live vocalist The Fabulous Miss G, well known for her vintage diva sets. yorkshirevintagefairs.com

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Countryside Live 21 - 22 October, Great Yorkshire Showground Animals galore, fabulous food and a host of hands-on activities for all ages are just some of the ingredients for the annual Countryside Live which is held at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate in October. New this year are alpacas which will feature in competitive classes plus there will be fun activities with opportunities to meet these amazing animals and buy from the selection of luxury products. The finals of the Young Shepherd of the Year competition organised by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust with the Grand Final is on Sunday. An apple show is sure to draw the crowds especially as National Apple Day is on Friday 21 October. Following its popularity at the 2015 Countryside Live, around 100 different apple varieties â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all grown in Yorkshire will be displayed, courtesy of Fruitscape. And there will be the chance to see if they taste as good as they look with tasting sessions as well as advice on fruit tree care. Elsewhere the Knaresborough Horticultural Society will stage its autumn fruit, flower and veg show, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the chance to see pigs, donkey rides, a climbing wall and classes for honey, pigeons and poultry. There will be cheese and beer tasting, Flyball demonstrations, archery, birds of prey demonstrations and dozens of stands with everything from delicious food, to imaginative jewellery, to designer clothing. countrysidelive.co.uk

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The Northern Antiques Fair 19 - 22 October, Harrogate Convention Centre An exciting change to the antiques fairs calendar is The Northern Antiques Fair, now under new ownership and managed by expert fairs organiser, Ingrid Nilson. Formerly named The Harrogate Art & Antique Fair, the event now proudly resumes its original name which dates back to 1951. Held in association with BADA, the fair has undergone a facelift and is set to become the leading autumn fair in the north of England once again. Taking place in the Harrogate Convention Centre from Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 October, the fair brings together the finest furniture, fine art, jewellery and accessories from some 35 specialist dealers. Its mix of antiques, mid-century and contemporary pieces will particularly appeal to the design-savvy looking for unusual one-off objects. Fair director, Ingrid Nilson of The Northern Antique Dealers Fair Ltd said, “An autumn fair has been held in Harrogate for over 60 years and has built up an impressive and loyal following...We plan to develop those relationships, maintaining the quality expected of a first-class event and encouraging both new and established exhibitors and visitors for many more years to come”.

The Knitting & Stitching Show 23- 26 November, Harrogate Convention Centre The Knitting & Stitching Show is the biggest event for the UK’s textile art, craft and design community. There’s no better place to get great ideas, learn new skills and meet like-minded people. Top attractions include galleries by acclaimed textile artists and groups, and over 160 workshops led by top tutors. In The Dressmaking Studio, sewing experts explain the basics of dressmaking and the UK Hand Knitting Association will be hosting knitting and crochet drop-in sessions. Accomplished textile crafters showcase their skills while artists will be at work in a live studio environment. In The Sew Today Pattern Classroom there are tips and advice aplenty on working with patterns, and there’s a Cocktail Party in aid of the Eve Appeal. Last but not least, it’s a great place to shop with hundreds of specialist retailers under one roof. theknittingandstitchingshow.com

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Harrogate District Countdown to Christmas

Ilkley Literature Festival Until 15 October

November - December Visit Harrogate will launch its essential Christmas guide for the District, with a wide and varied range of festive activities from early November through to the New Year. Carol services in stunning locations such as the Cistercian Monastery at Fountain’s Abbey or the medieval Ripon Cathedral run throughout the season. Father Christmas will feature across the district, with his own log cabin all the way from Lapland at Stockeld Park, with grottos in spectacular locations including Beningbrough Hall and RHS Harlow Carr. The most northerly RHS garden, Harlow Carr, will also have its own winter illuminations. ‘Glow’ featuring special lighting effects creating a magical winter wonderland. When it comes time to refuel there are over 135 restaurants in Harrogate alone and many more culinary gems across the District. From a traditional pub and local beers in front of an open fire to independent cafés, a familiar High Street name or fine dining, there is something for everyone.

As always, this year’s Ilkley Literature Festival includes a programme of high quality, engaging, inspiring events for children aged 3-12 including free drop in family events, leading children’s authors, book trails, interactive storytelling, writing workshops and imaginative theatre. The festival also offers a range of exciting events for young people aged 12 to 18; from opportunities to meet your favourite authors or become a journalist for the day to taking part in WordsFest and discussing important issues for young people today. The 2017 Children’s Festival programme features BBC Radio 1’s Greg James and Chris Smith, Nadia Shireen,Ben Faulks, Robin Stevens, Lempen Puppets and much more ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk

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Family Listings Creepy Castle!

Knaresborough Castle’s week of ‘spooktacular’ half term activities rounds off with a gore-filled day of fun followed by special evening events for those who dare!

Pirates at Mother Shipton’s: The Curse of the Black Pearl 21 - 29 October, 10am - 4pm Prophecy Lodge, High Bridge, Knaresborough

Beware the curse of the Black Pearl! As Halloween approaches the curse is strong, with ghosts and ghouls at Mother Shipton’s. Will you face the fearsome Kraken? Follow the trail and help the pirates break the curse, adventures and surprises await. www.mothershipton.co.uk

Stockeld Park Halloween Adventure 22 October - 4 January Stockeld Park, Wetherby

Nestled within ancient woodland, Stockeld Park hosts its Adventure Seasons from Halloween through to Christmas. With a real outdoor ice skating rink, an Enchanted Forest filled with interactive sculptures and playgrounds, a huge snowflake maze, Nordic ski trail, award winning Santa’s Grotto, magical gift shop and jam packed special events calendar.

October half term family fun – Creepy Creatures

The Harrogate Christmas Market: free admission

21 – 29 October, RHS Garden Harlow Carr

16-19 Nov, 10am till 8pm (Sunday’s, ends 5pm); Montpellier Quarter

Join in the fun this October half term. We will be unearthing the creepiest of creatures we can find, as usual we will have a trail around the garden, indoor crafts & outdoor workshops to see what is lurking in the flowerbeds and underneath the rocks. We will also have creepy stories from the Garden Detectives. Normal garden admission.

The Christmas Adventure 1 Nov – 8 January, 10.30am8.30-pm, Stockeld Park

With free entry to the Woodland Cafe, Gift and Tree shop during the winter season, guests can choose to buy tickets to enter Stockeld Park’s exciting Adventure Zones, including the Real Ice Rink, Nordic Ski Trail and Illuminated Enchanted Forest.

The Big Switch On! Thurs 16 Nov, 4pm-6pm, The Piazza, Victoria Shopping Centre, Harrogate.

The whole of the town centre is lit up every day with the glow of thousands of festive lights right through till the end of December; the Big Switch On offers entertainment and anticipation as the Christmas festivities officially start.

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28 October, 11am - 4pm, Knaresborough Castle

Held on The Stray in the historic Montpellier Quarter of Harrogate town centre, this four-day festive market features up to 200 stalls with high quality Yorkshire and Harrogate products.

Harrogate Vintage Fair 18 November, 10am - 4.30pm Westley Centre, Harrogate

20 stalls of vintage fashion, accessories furniture, homewares, ceramics, jewellery and vinyl... plus vintage hair salon, live music from The Fabulous Miss G and pop up vintage tearooms.

Christmas Lights Switch On: Ripon 25 Nov, Ripon Market Place

Before the big switch on in the market town, the Ripon Christmas Gift and Food Fair takes place from 9.30am till 4.30pm with over 100 stalls in the Nave of Ripon Cathedral and the Old Deanery, for unique gifts, hot turkey sandwiches, mulled wine and musical entertainment.

Masham Christmas Fair 26 - 27 November Masham, Ripon

Great crafts and gift ideas, stalls and activities and seasonal delights. Santa’s Grotto. Delicious refreshments provided by Fearby & Healey WI.

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Film Review with Henry Thompson With event screenings like La Boheme (3 Oct.), Loving Vincent (9 Oct) and Coriolanus (11 Oct) running alongside franchise spectacles like the arrival of Blade Runner 2049, October will make for a busy month for culture addicts. Fans of Ridley Scott and the original noir aesthetic of Blade Runner will be in some trepidation as they wait to see how Denis Villeneuve has responded to the challenge of saying something new without losing the mood of the Scott’s 1982 original, or indeed Philip K. Dick’s source novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sleep? Villeneuve’s success with the carefully crafted narrative of Arrival (2016) may bode well for old fans and new converts alike. Hollywood has never been shy about re-releasimg its previous successes and two items seem of particular interest this month. The Coen Brothers first hit - Blood Simple (1984) - gets a director’s cut re-edit and repackaging in 4k. It’s a limited release but worth travelling for. If the plot is straightforward - bar owner hires hitman to kill unfaithful wife- the writing and cinematography combine to produce a taut atmospheric thriller set in a decidedly dystopian Texas. The other retro highlight is a Halloween outing for Stanley Kubrick’s acclaimed The Shining (1980). Jack Nicholson’s performance in this ‘haunted house’ shocker delivers his trademark insanity in a film that did not fare that well at original release but has come to be seen as a masterpiece from one of the UK’s most celebrated directors. The themes of horror, violence and family dysfunction radiate more generally into other releases this month including The Glass Castle, The Snowman, Jigsaw and The Ritual. Of more interest I think is The Merciless, a signature example of the way in which Korean cinema has taken crime drama to a different level, putting Scandi-noir and its derivatives firmly in the shade. Planned for release in October, Studiocanal have still not fixed a date - but keep looking. Directed by Byun Sung-hyun the film reportedly got a 17 minute ovation at Cannes all those movie geeks can’t be wrong! Henry Thompson is a film researcher and author at the University of Manchester. His acclaimed book on American film director Oliver Stone (co-authored with Ian Scott) was released in 2016. harrogatefilmsociety.co.uk

Film Listings Widescreen Weekend Film

12 - 15 October National Science & Media Museum, Bradford

Widescreen Weekend is a unique festival of large-screen formats and cinema technologies celebrating the past, present and future of film. Enjoy a long weekend of big, bold and wide cinema experiences—glorious 70mm screenings, new Cinerama restorations and great guests will remind you why going to the movies is so magical. scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk

Harrogate Film Society: Les Innocentes

Black History Month Detroit

9 October 7.45pm, Ashville College

A war movie about women by women. Set in a convent in Poland in 1945 it explores the impact of war and its impossible choices on the nuns and a young doctor who helps them. Followed by Film Club discussion.

Harrogate Film Society: Elle 23 October 7.45pm, Ashville College

Isabelle Huppert is the focal point of a gripping mystery film; a businesswoman who suffers a serious sexual assault in the film’s opening moments. Her reaction is coldly unsettling. The result creates accumulating tension up to the dénouement. Huppert was Oscar nominated for her role in this visceral depiction of revenge.

29 October 5pm, Everyman Harrogate

Grace Jones and Friends 25 October 7pm, Everyman Harrogate

Grace Jones and Friends Live promises to be a thrilling and enlightening evening with the inimitable icon, as she discusses her life and work with some of her closest collaborators, from the worlds of music, fashion, art and film, following an exclusive preview of Sophie Fiennes’ highly anticipated new film Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami.

This important, phenomenal true story returns to the big screen in celebration of Black History Month. Fact-based drama set during the 1967 Detroit riots in which a group of rogue police officers respond to a complaint with retribution rather than justice on their minds. everymancinema.com

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28 October, Harrogate Convention Centre

19 November, Blues Bar

South London legends Squeeze visit the Harrogate Convention Centre as part of an extensive run of UK dates, following the success of their North American tour in 2016 and the incredible reception to their latest album Cradle To The Grave. The band are currently working on a new album for 2017.

Born and raised in Pasadena, California, Guy Tortora is now based in London and has spent the past few years touring his Blues/Americana sound around the UK.

The band has long been a captivating live act, and this year gained critical acclaim for their performance on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury.

He has laid claim to a unique niche on the Blues ‘n’ Roots scene in the UK and Europe, performing in a variety of small clubs, theatres and festivals. Guy is a guitar player of some accomplishment and a distinctive songwriter. On both acoustic and electric guitars he plays finger style, and is a fine bottleneck and slide player. His playing style is understated, and leaves room for the songs to make an impact, whether his own or the covers he performs that include many old standards and traditional tunes as well as songs by more recent American writers such as Eric Bibb or Kreig Viesselman.

As well as a vast catalogue including hits such as Cool For Cats, Up The Junction and Tempted, they also have Cradle To The Grave to draw on, their first collection of new tracks since 1998. This album marked the triumphant reintegration of the masterful songwriting axis of Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, in a beautifully observed series of fond vignettes about childhood, growing up and the absurdities of the ride through life we’re all on.

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Music Listings True North

7 October, 8pm Golden Lion, Ripon

27 October, 6.30pm Royal Hall, Harrogate

Faustus is a well established name in the English folk scene made up of three of the bestknown and talented English folk musicians – Paul Sartin (Bellowhead, Belshazzar’s Feast), Benji Kirkpatrick (Bellowhead, Seth Lakeman Band), and Saul Rose (Waterson: Carthy, Whapeazel, War Horse).

True North is a celebration of creativity in our region. Headlining the evening will be Harrogate’s Paul Mirfin Band with special guest appearance from saxophonist Christian Forshaw. The programme is packed full of local talent featuring Tewit Brass Band, choirs, dance companies and artists from across Yorkshire.

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Legend - The Music of Bob Marley

8 October, 8pm The Blues Bar

28 October, 7.30pm Harrogate Convention Centre

16 November, 7.30pm Royal Hall, Harrogate

Born and raised in the Great North but living these days down in the Southland with a steady mind and a thoroughbred plan, Mike writes soul wrenchin’, riff bustin’ songs that will make you want to share the tale of his life’s journey and the lessons he’s learned.

South-London legends Squeeze have announced an extensive run of UK dates kicking off on Oct 7th 2017 at Birmingham Symphony Hall and ending on Nov 6th 2017 at the Royal Albert Hall. This follows the success of their North American tour in 2016 and the incredible reception to their latest album Cradle To The Grave. The band are currently working on a new album for 2017.

A timeless vocal of a legend that will never be forgotten. Celebrate the music of Bob Marley with the perfect combination superb vocals and flawless musicianship.

A Gala Night of Opera 14 October, 7.30pm Royal Hall, Harrogate Harrogate Choral Society are joined at the Royal Hall by internationally renowned Soprano Sarah Fox and Bass-Baritone John Cunningham who performs all over the UK including regular appearances at the Royal Opera House in London. harrogatechoral.org.uk

The Elvis Years 26 October, 7.30pm Harrogate Theatre

Supercell 3 November, 8pm The Blues Bar

Forming out of high school, Supercell have already achieved a wealth of experience on the circuit despite their tender collective age. Their set is comprised of lesser covered album tracks by the likes of Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin, appealing to true fans of the genre. You can also expect to hear the odd track of their own from the originals project: ‘Crooked Styx’.

Melanie Horsnell and Steve Appel 12 November, 8pm The Blues Bar

Two acclaimed Australian singer/ songwriters Stephen Appel (aka King Curly) & Melanie Horsnell will tour Europe together this Oct/ Nov - with an intimate showcase of their songs presented separately and together.

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Wilson McGladdery 26 November, 8pm The Blues Bar

Gaynor Wilson is a singer songwriter originally from Ashton under Lyne, now living in Saddleworth. Gaynor plays both violin and piano although she is best known as a singer with a powerful stage presence that commands the full attention of her audience. Paul McGladdery is a singer songwriter from Saddleworth. He is a guitarist known for his prolific songwriting encompassing a variety of styles and influences from folk to country to classic pop.

The Elvis Years is a concert production telling the story of Elvis through the years. The show features Mario Kombou original lead of Jailhouse Rock in the West End and his incredible band.

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Katharine Holmes: Grandmother’s Footsteps

Sheila Bownas: A Yorkshire Life in Pattern

Katharine Holmes’s grandmother Constance Pearson was an artist, and so was her mother Philippa Holmes. All three generations of women artists lived and worked in High Barn Cottage Malham, the family home. In this show of new work, Katharine retraces the routes that her grandmother Constance Pearson followed in her life as an artist. For the past two years she has been exploring the places Constance visited to paint and draw, making new work of her own.

A wonderful new exhibition featuring more than 100 bold and colourful patterns from the 1950s, 60s and 70s from a Yorkshire based textile designer. Bownas attend Skipton Art College and later gained a county art scholarship to attend the Slade School in London and several of Sheila’s paintings were exhibited at the Royal Academy. In the early 1950s, her interest was drawn to textile design and Sheila’s natural flair for pattern led to a successful freelance career, supplying designs to the likes of Liberty and Marks and Spencer. She moved between London and Linton for twelve years before finally settling in the Dales until her death ten years ago.

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The Mercer Gallery, Until 7 January

Notes from Another India: Shambhavi Kaul Pavilion and Hyde Park Picture House present Notes from Another India, a free programme of artists’ film and video in search of alternative representations of India.

Monday 9 October, 6.30–8.30pm, Hyde Park Picture House, 73 Brudenell Rd, Leeds, LS6 1JD www.pavilionleeds.eventbrite.com

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5 -6 October, 6pm - 11pm Leeds City Centre Light Night Leeds is an annual free multi-arts and light festival which takes over Leeds City Centre on two nights in early October. Witness the city centre come alive with an exciting programme of spectacular projections, interactive installations, exhibitions, dance, music and street performances.

Life Drawing Workshop 6 October, 10.30am - 12.30pm Mercer Art Gallery For anyone wanting to develop their drawing skills, these artist led sessions include short poses and more detailed study. Please book £20.

One Year Anniversary Show: Yorkshire Created 7 October - 19 January Delius Arts & Cultural Centre A carefully curated show of Yorkshire inspired original contemporary art. Paintings. Original Prints. Ceramics. Sculpture. Glass. Jewellery. Please see website for opening times silsoncontemporaryart. co.uk

Dementia Friendly Museum Session

11 October 10am -1pm Delius Arts & Cultural Centre

16 October 10.30am Royal Pump Room Museum

Join Artworks’ World Wide Women of Bradford group to design, print and send a postcard (snail mail or digital) to someone you want to stay in touch with. Post a picture of your postcard. Play with your image on an iPad.

Hands-on activities for people living with dementia, their families and carers, £5.

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Vintage sewing workshop

Lampshade-making workshop 14 October, 1pm - 4pm Mercer Art Gallery Make a covered lampshade with mid-century appeal using limited edition Sheila Bownas fabrics. No sewing experience necessary, all material provided: please book £40.

Go Fest – Yoga Festival & Free Yoga Day October 14, 10am – 4pm Go Yoga, The Zone, Hornbeam Park Avenue, Harrogate This relaxed day is the perfect opportunity to try something new with 30 minute yoga taster sessions completely free of charge. Giveaways, offers, nibbles and more with all proceeds going to the Marigold Wellbeing Centre. Please visit the Go Yoga website to book your taster session.

Leeds Festival of Gothica

A Harrogate Culture Crawl 20 October, 11am Royal Pump Room Museum Join our two-hour walking tour to discover new exhibitions in a selection of Harrogate’s galleries, £5 please book.

Haloween Spooktacular 31 October Temple Newsam House and Estate Bring your little ghosts and ghouls to trick or treat through the darkened house and farm. The annual Halloween Spooktacular at Temple Newsam returns to send chills down the spine of every little ghost hunter. Stay clear of the ancient residents lurking in the House and Farm by having a go at the crafts, listening to stories and warming yourself with an ice scream.

14 October, Leeds City Museum Take a dark trip into the the bones of Leeds gothica on the 14th of October. Explore gothic literature, fashion and music.

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Harrogate Theatre’s magical family pantomime “...pretty much perfect Christmas entertainment.” The Reviews Hub

WED 6 DEC 2017 - SUN 21 JAN 2018 BOX OFFICE 01423 502116 www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk* (*£1.75 BOOKING FREE APPLIES)