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Bentham golf club tees

up with UK FOOTGOLF

A new sport, combining Brits’ favourite ball games, football and golf, has kicked off on the fairways at Bentham Golf Club.

Footgolf is played on traditional golf courses with a football substituted for a golf ball. Players use their feet, not clubs, to get the ball into holes rather than goals. The competitor who plays with the fewest kicks triumphs.

One of the UK’s fastest growing

sports, Bentham Golf Club is the latest to adapt part of its 18 hole course suitable for Footgolf - and allow players to enjoy this new and alternative way to play the traditional game of golf.

Isabel Marshall, Bentham Golf Club’s forward-thinking manager said: “The club is really excited about this new venture. We have worked closely with Footgolf UK and are delighted to be able to roll out the game in Bentham.

It is a new sport that anyone can play. We have had youngsters playing with their grandparents and seen young families having fun together. It is not as time consuming as golf which helps to make it a really inclusive game, and I think that is probably one of the reasons it is taking off around the UK, with regional tournaments and a national tour.

We are already attracting some new faces to the club to enjoy the new sport”.

Other courses

across the UK have successfully incorporated the game as the specially designed holes for the footballs are placed in the rough to protect the greens.

Gareth May, Head of UK Development the UK FootGolf Association said “Bentham Golf Club is the latest course to embrace the UK’s fastest growing sport. The game is proving incredibly popular, and this year over 70 tournaments will be played that will form part of a Regional and National Tour, with prize funds in excess of £30,000”.

Playing the latest hybrid sport at Bentham takes competitors around an hour to play 9 holes, or 2 hours for 18 holes, and does not require any special equipment or clothing.

The balls used for the game can be hired from the club, making it easy to simply turn up and play.

The Footgolf course at Bentham is open on Sunday afternoons and Wednesday evenings with further events and competitions planned over coming months.

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The tower slide returns as makeover of Heaton

Park’s play area begins

The full refurbishment of the muchloved play area will commence at the beginning of July and will be completed by the end of August.

All of the current pieces of play furniture will be completely replaced or restored and the area will be extended to accommodate new features and more young people.

The centrepiece of the development will replace the iconic tower slide with a new bespoke UFO-style piece that will incorporate the current high slide. Inclusive play attractions are another key addition to the park – including a wheelchair accessible roundabout, double bay cradle swings and a new nest for the existing cantilever swing that will make the play item fully accessible. An exciting addition to the park is the introduction of climbing boulders and a natural section, encouraging adventure play, as well as a new 5 arm spinner and new spring rocker. Heaton Park was given £600k through Clean City funding - allocated in part to Heaton Park from a one-off dividend paid to the city council as part-owners of Manchester Airport Group – that has already been used to improve footpaths, bins and benches – along with the refubishment of the toilet block at the Farm Centre.

The play areas will be fully closed to the public during the works, but alternative provision will be available at the Stables Café courtyard. Existing

attractions will also be available, including the animal centre, donkey rides, cafes, land train and the boating lake, as well as a funfair during the summer holidays.

Cllr Luthfur Rahman, Manchester City Council’s executive member for culture and leisure, said: “Using Clean City funding we wanted to make sure the improvements to Heaton’s play area were both ambitious and future

proofed. I believe we will have the best play area in the region following the works, and also a fully inclusive set of play pieces to ensure everyone can enjoy the facilities.

“Every piece currently in the park will be replaced or refurbished– along with many new additions – which I know will be welcomed by the many children and families who enjoy the space.”

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National Lottery casts future for

historic copper mine

The future of two of the country’s most significant historic copper mines in Coniston, Cumbria, is secure, thanks to a £450,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

Reaching back over 400 years, Coniston Copper Mines and Penny Rigg Mill sites spread across 57 hectares in the south west of the Lake District National Park, below Coniston Old Man. The project will take place over the next two years, with work beginning on site in June.

It will focus on conserving over 150 items of repair, stabilisation and reconstruction across ten different structures at the two sites.

Without this project this important heritage is at risk. At its peak in the 19th century, Coppermines Valley employed around 600 people, employed in the extraction, preparation and transportation of copper ore, however the underground mines in the valley date back to the 16th century. There will be training and volunteering opportunities for

people to get involved, including conservation and archaeological survey work. The information will then be shared for the benefit of local community and visitors, providing a new insight into the rich mining history of the south Lakes.

We will be surveying Penny Rigg Mill in the summer – if anyone would like to get involved email archvol@ lakedistrict.gov.uk or telephone 01539 724555 The project is a partnership between Lake District National Park, land owners, Ruskin Museum, YHA Coniston, Grizedale Arts and Cumbria Amenity Trust Mining History Society.

Lake District Strategy and Partnership adviser, Eleanor Kingston, said: “This is fantastic news, not only to preserve the mining history, but also for the Coniston community. It’s a real opportunity for local people to get involved, connect with their heritage and contribute towards the future of this special site.

Sara Hilton, Head of HLF North West, said: “Copper mining is indelibly linked to the heritage and landscape of Coniston. Tens of thousands of people visit every year yet few will be aware of the role the area played in the industrialisation of Britain. It was clear to us therefore that investing National Lottery money could make a real difference in preserving what’s left and ensuring this important history is shared much more widely.”

History of mining in Coniston Copper extraction dates back 400 years and was a firm favourite of Queen Elizabeth I. In the 16th century, she introduced German workers and its fortunes flourished.

The mineral was important to emerging industries of a growing Empire. It sheathed ships' hulls as they sailed the seven seas, was used in weaponry, for coinage and by the navy. Although there were peaks and troughs in the market, Coniston copper continued to be mined until the 1950s.

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Captain Jack Sparrow

leads Towboat to Kendal

Colin Ogden, head of the 500 strong 'Owd Lanky Boaters Group', pulled off a spectacular event towing his historic Windermere boat Whimbrel into Kendal over the filled in canal, the first boat to do so for about 70 years.

He was sponsored and helped in the event by West End MOT Centre of Accrington, Antrim Marine trim specialists, and Bridge House Marina, Garstang, where the journey started.

Our photographer caught up with them at the recently refurbished Millness slipway, Crooklands, and followed them on this epic journey.

Nearer Kendal at Larkhall Bridge, Captain Jack Sparrow recreated a scene from Pirates of the Caribbean, where a boat was hauled overland by the Captain.

The Captain is convincingly played by Laurraine Smith, a Morecambe photographer.

On to Kendal and through Castle Bridge, where the Captains flagging strength was quickly restored by several slugs of brandy, which quickly turned into a mock drunken sword and pistol waving revelry.

Much to the enjoyment of Sunday afternoon walkers and cyclists.

It was funny and well staged, and an excellent promotion for the Lancaster canal. Frank Sanderson. Friends of the Lancaster Canal.

World-class spirits on the edge of Bassenthwaite Lake

With a fascinating tour, a bistro serving flavoursome food and beautiful lakeside scenery, there are many reasons to visit The Lakes Distillery.

Set against a backdrop of Cumbrian mountains and nestled next to the scenic Bassenthwaite Lake, you will find The Lakes Distillery.

You will be taken on a tour through

the ages, exploring the history of distilling, learning about what makes The Lakes Distillery’s products so special and unique, and of course having a sample of the spirits themselves; their The One whiskey blend, Lakes Vodka and Lakes Gin. You might also be tempted to a tipple in the Bistro, which serves signature cocktails alongside a host of locally sourced, generous and tasty dishes from extensive menus ranging from light lunches to three-course suppers.

Taste traditional English food given an added zip with Lake District flavours – Cumbrian cheese and spinach soufflé, for example, or marmalade and whisky pudding.

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Chorley

Flower Show

After the phenomenal success of our first ever Chorley Flower Show, it will be back on Saturday and Sunday 30-31 July 2016. We are also delighted to announce we came second in the Tourism event category at the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2015.

The spectacular show, organised by Chorley Council, is back by popular demand and it will take place on Saturday and Sunday 30 and 31 July.

Plans are already well underway to bring back some of the best exhibitors from across the country after the success of the first ever Chorley Flower Show, which attracted 10,000 people to Astley Park.

New elements for the 2016 show will include introducing show gardens to complement Chorley’s awardwinning RHS Chelsea Flower Show exhibit ‘The Evaders’ Garden’ and increasing the variety of horticultural stands in the vicinity of Astley Hall.

TWO of the most well-known names in the horticultural world are set for Chorley after organisers announced they would be making special appearances at Chorley Flower Show.

Hundreds of people have already booked their tickets for the Chorley Council-run event, which will see Gardeners’ World presenter Carol Klein and garden designer and television presenter Joe Swift carry

out gardening demonstrations and taking part in a question and answer session. The duo hosted the BBC’s coverage of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show last week and were selected by popular demand after the council asked people who they would like to see at this year’s show.

We’ll have all your favourite attractions returning with a wider variety of horticultural displays and trade stands.

The prices are Adult £7 (£5 in advance); Children (aged 5-15) £2 (£1.50 in advance); Family ticket (up to 2 adults and 3 children) £15 (£12 in advance); Weekend pass £8.50

(advance only); Under 5s are free.

You can also purchase a ticket for 5 time credits.

If you have any questions please contact us and we’ll be more than happy to discuss this further.

Access through Astley Park will be restricted in certain areas during show set up, which starts from Monday 18 July. The showground will be completely closed to the public from Wednesday 27 July until Monday 1 August. Access between the town centre and Hallgate will remain open at all times via the footpath on the playing fields, which will be clearly signposted.

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School's out for summer

holidays in Wales

The school holidays are coming, a great time to spend six weeks with your kids (I know..... deep breath). Where to take them?

Where to keep them entertained?

We have plenty of ideas to stop your little darlings from being bored.

First up, sibling rivalries, don't you love it. Get them to use up

their competitive edge with one of many active adventures. Flying across the Welsh skies, zooming down mountain bike trails, climbing to the top of mountains or riding the waves on a family surf day. For gentler adventures, fire their imagination with a trip (or even a stay) to one of many castles and then try to recreate

them on one of our sandy child friendly beaches. Or a ramble through the countryside discovering flora and fauna. Strolling along the coast path or discovering waterfalls (you might even bump into Batman).

Top all of this off with some great Welsh food, a festival or two and a star filled sky before bed.

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Voted Best Family

Attraction in North Wales

GreenWood Forest Park

Voted Best Family Attraction in North Wales for five years running, days out don’t get much better than this!

GreenWood Forest Park is set in 27 magical acres, and it’s easy to see why it’s a full day out - discovering woodland adventure, awesome attractions and forest family fun.

Jump aboard the world’s only people powered roller coaster, zoom down the longest sledge run in Wales, embark on the Jungle Boat Adventure (a challenge for the whole family), or aquaplane down the brand new SolarSplash water ride! The children will love discovering the bouncy Giant Jumper, exploring the turrets of TreeTop Towers, taking their shoes and socks off for the BareFoot Trail and riding around on the zippy Moon Karts.

For those rainy days, discover the Enchanted WoodBarn - full of the latest indoor play. Young explorers will just love it!

In the Forest Theatre, you’ll find extraordinary entertainment every school holiday, including Smarty Marty the Clown, Harley’s Showtime and Ricardo the Pirate - they can’t wait to make you laugh. Or get creative in the craft area where you can see local crafts people and make something unique to take home with you!

Smaller tots will also find a funfilled adventure in the Little Forest PlayBarn, Toddlers Village, Tunnel Warren and the Little Green Run. With so much to do on a day out, you’ll need a break! In the GreenOak Café, choose from delicious hot and cold meals, as well as a great selection of Fairtrade and locally sourced products. During school holidays, grab a bite from one of our great snack bars. Visit www. greenwoodforestpark.co.uk for full details or call 01248 670076

Visitor returns for

Llanfair Line’s big event

An old friend returned to the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway, as the line begins to gear up for its annual Steam Gala in September.

‘Chevallier’, an 0-6-2T steam locomotive built by Manning Wardle & Co, Leeds, in 1915, will be the star attraction at the Gala, which this year is a three-day event being held from 2nd-4th September. The locomotive has twice before visited the line to take part in the Gala, in 1991 and 2010.

Chevallier was built originally for a Royal Navy railway in Kent and later moved across to the Bowaters Paper Mill line in Sittingbourne. When that company closed its line in 1969, the locomotive went to work on a new line running through the animal

paddocks at Whipsnade Zoo. It was later sold to Bill Parker of the Flour Mill Workshop in the Forest of Dean, and Bill undertook a full overhaul.

Chevallier came to the W&LLR’s 2010 Gala within days of the overhaul being completed, but various running-in issues prevented it showing its full capabilities over the weekend. W&LLR staff anticipate no such issues this time round – the loco has spent the last couple of seasons working very reliably in its old haunt of the Great Whipsnade Railway, while its early arrival in mid-Wales will leave plenty of time for testing over the Llanfair Line’s challenging eight-mile route throughout the summer before Chevalier takes its role

in a typically intensive Gala timetable.

“We are delighted to have the loco here and grateful to owner Bill Parker for making the loan possible,” said W&LLR general manager Charles Spencer. “We will not be using Chevallier on any timetabled services before the Gala, but we will be carrying out extensive testing to ensure the loco can prove a worthy special guest at our biggest event of the year.”

Plans are well underway for the Gala, which as in previous years will be held alongside the Garden Railway Show at Llanfair Caereinion High School, with a shuttle bus connecting the two. More details of the Gala attractions will be revealed closer to the event.

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The beaches hotel

We are a large, modern hotel on the beautiful North Wales Sea View rooms are larger bedrooms Our Promenade Bar serves bar a decking area, where guests can Or you may prefer to dine in our Bryn Restaurant which coast. We offer free parking, an indoor swimming pool, a with special features. meals and has an outside patio with enjoy beautiful sea views and sunsets. serves the best local produce. sauna, steam room and gym. A large reception area is on offer to our guests with comfy sofas where free Wi-Fi can be accessed.

Because of our unique position on the sea front, all our rooms have views of the beaches and sea, or the Prestatyn hills. Every room has an en-suite bathroom with either a bath or shower and all the usual home comforts, television with Freeview, free Wi-Fi internet connection, desk/ dressing table, tea and coffee making, and hairdryers.

For a very special break you may prefer one of our Sea View bedrooms, available with either double or twin beds.

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fforest: Holidays with more!

Sandwiched between the Teifi gorge and the Teifi Marshes wildlife reserve, fforest takes advantage of 500 acres of bliss. Built from the inspiration and beauty of the great outdoors; the simplest and purest of things with adventure & wonder all around, it is a place to stay, gather, play, learn & celebrate in a pristine natural environment. A place to rediscover the luxury of simple.

In the day, amble around the camp, relax on the terraces, take short drives to beautiful local beaches, walk a section of the coastal path or take their advice on the best local places to visit and things to do including a range of outdoor activities from canoeing to coasteering.

At night, with their own onsite tiny pub, bbq meal nights and outdoor pizza restaurant downstream in Cardigan you won’t have to think too much about where to go for food & drink.

A variety of accommodation is available from magical geodesic domes to a luxury newly renovated grand Georgian farmhouse. Prices for

a 7 night stay from £205.75pp (based on 5 sharing a katacabin) / £264pp (based on 14 sleeping in Ty Fforest, the bedroom farmhouse).

For more information go to -www. coldatnight.co.uk Look at their amazing event in the

last 2 weeks of August here –www. fforestgather.co.uk fforest, Cardigan, Ceredigion, West Wales.

2 Hours North West from Cardiff 1.5 Hours South from Aberystwyth A world away.

Great Family day out

Whilst in Mid Wales, why not enjoy a visit to the historic Talyllyn Railway at Tywyn on the coast between Barmouth and Aberdyfi? The Talyllyn was the very first preserved railway in the world, when it was taken over by volunteers in 1951.

It was originally built in 1865 to transport slate from Bryn Eglwys quarry to transfer to the newly opened main line at Tywyn. Passengers were

also conveyed from the beginning, and the carriages, along with the two original steam engines, are still in use today, albeit along with additional steam engines and carriages acquired over the years. Over the past twelve months we have been celebrating our 150th anniversary. Quite an achievement.

We have constant high recommendations from such as Trip

Advisor, and we do all we can to make our visitors very welcome.

Don’t miss your opportunity to enjoy the fantastic scenery and history of a ride from Tywyn to Dolgoch Falls, Abergynolwyn and Nant Gwernol, and perhaps enjoy some wonderful forest walks or visit our cafes, shops and museum.

We look forward to seeing you.

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STUNNING FINALE TO HUGELY SUCCESSFUL YORKSHIRE FESTIVAL

More than 50,000 people enjoyed dazzling performances and one-off spectaculars as Yorkshire Festival came to an exhilarating finale with feathers filling the skies in Hull and Big Disco bringing people together at parties across the county.

These two ambitious and world-class events marked the end of the UK’s newest international festival, which has attracted more than 165,000 people to hundreds of events by over 900 artists from 22 countries over the 18 days.

It saw the world’s largest disco ball rigged up over Duke Studios, Leeds, where thousands danced beneath the 10 metre high glittering globe to Donna Summer's I Feel Love and 20,000 danced at over 100 Little Discos across Yorkshire. DJs played throughout the day and into the night with a stellar line up including DJ Yoda, Alex Metric, Utah Saints, Greg Wilson,

Foz, Brett Domino and Capital FM’s Adam, Danny & JoJo. one of the international highlights of the Yorkshire Festival programme, Place des Anges, saw a host of stunning angels appear above the heads of more than 10,000 people in Hull's Queen's Gar dens. The show -which saw the skies fill with feathers - was made possible through an ambitious partnership between Yorkshire Festival and Hull UK City of Culture 2017, and presented in association with the Amy Johnson Festival. All 10,000 free tickets for the event were snapped up in just 51 minutes. There were also dozens of free outdoor performances over the weekend as part of Hebden

Bridge Arts Festival, Shipley Street Arts Festival and Coastival in Scarborough.Yorkshire Festival’s Artistic Director Matt Burman said: “This year's Festival has been an incredible success. Our audience figures make us the fourth largest international arts festival in the UK and in only our second edition, this is a fantastic achievement.

I'd like to thank our audiences for giving such a warm welcome to artists from all over the county and across the world and huge thanks to our team and all our partners who have worked tirelessly and enthusiastically to bring Yorkshire world-class artistic experiences.”

Festival Chair David Lascelles said: “Place des Anges was an unforgettably spectacular climax to a wonderful eighteen days. The Festival has brought artists from all over the world to wow audiences across the county and audiences from across the world to celebrate the very best Yorkshire has to offer. And that’s something we should all be very proud of.” Sir Gary Verity, Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire said: “This year’s Yorkshire Festival has truly been a magical spectacle of performances that will go down in history. The festival has shown that Yorkshire can stage not only world class sporting events but also high calibre cultural shows and festivities that attract tens of thousands of visitors and generate the support of communities right across the county.” Yorkshire Festival highlights have included Carabosse's magical and memorable Fire Garden which showcased Valley Gardens in Harrogate in a whole new light to crowds of over 20,000, and Handmade Parade and Cardboardia's joyous and celebratory event in Hebden Bridge for an audience of almost 10,000.Imran Qureshi's Garden within a Garden, co-commissioned by Bradford MDC, 14-18 NOW and Yorkshire Festival, is a beautiful and contemplative pair of works in City and Lister Parks in Bradford, which will remain in situ for audiences to view throughout the summer.

Talking Statues has brought municipal statues in Leeds to life with Vic Reeves, Brian Blessed, Ian McMillan and Game of Thrones actress Gemma Whelan lending their voices to the city's icons, and the statues will keep their voices for the next year.The Stopping Train, a Sonic Journey created by writer Blake Morrison and composer Gavin Bryars, has been experienced by train passengers travelling between Goole and Hull and will be available to download for free until the middle of July. And chip shops across the county have played host to the soldout #chipshopthemusical -a brand new show fusing UK grime and Yorkshire brass, complete with complimentary fish and chips.

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The Great Yorkshire Fringe is back... bigger! Longer!

Funnier! With 18 days of fun with 150 shows over 3 weekends from 15 July - 1 August.

The first Great Yorkshire Fringe was such a roaring success that it’s coming back in July - and is promising to serve up even more of the very best comedians, music and family entertainment from all over the world in York’s historic city centre.The inaugural event proved a hit with both residents and visitors to the city alike, with more than 120,000 people flocking to a festival of entertainment, music, cabaret, magic and theatre. Building on that success, this year’s weird, wise and wonderful event has been extended by an extra week - so there will be 18 days of entertainment,again centred on Parliament Street, and it will be chock-full with craft beer and wine bars, gourmet street-food,music and much, much more.

The full Great Yorkshire Fringe programme is announced today - and it features 150 shows or events - up from 63 last year - 300 performances in total and over 600 performers taking part. Festival founder and York resident, Martin Witts said: “The Great Yorkshire Fringe in 2016 is going to be an even bigger non-stop cavalcade of laughs. Comedy is going to take over the city centre and the sound of infectious laughter will be everywhere!

We are also creating The Great Northern Comedy Trail, which will celebrate the lives and work of many of our greatest laughter heroes and venues.”

Parliament Street will again be at the centre of things, as it is transformed into a massive Lazy Lawn village green a 1/4 mile long, a vibrant and exciting space with three fantastic entertainment venues: The White Rose Rotunda is a spectacular century-old Spiegeltent, seating 300 with many seated around tables in mirrored booths. The Turn Pot is another beautiful Speigeltent, seating 200.

The Tea Pot seats 200 (double last year’s capacity), and is a starry oasis in the middle of the site, a pop up venue home for up and coming comedy, the Free Fringe and the The Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year 2016 competition. The Gillygate Shed is an exciting new 100-seat pop up venue as the festival expands across the city. Located in the garden of The Gillygate Pub, just a 10-minute walk away, this new venue will have a superlate licence so expect an eclectric mix of shows throughout the day and evening. Brian Furey, Landlord of The Gillygate Pub, said: “Alongside the theatre we are builing a cider bar and an authentic wood burning Italian pizza oven in the garden. Different themed pizzas will be served at various times of the day.” The Black Swan Inn is an affiliate venue for this year’s festival, hosting the Burning Duck Woodsduck Comedy Festival from 22 – 24 July. A 6 minute walk from the Parliament Street, the events are part of the wider Free Fringe and features comedy from Kiri Pritchard McLean, Jack Evans, Seymour Mace and more. We are also pleased to announce The Arts Barge Riverside Festival at Tower Gardens on 27 - 31 July will also be part of the Free Fringe.

Among The Great Yorkshire Fringe highlights for 2016 are several major productions direct from successful runs in London’s West End, including classic radio comedy from Round The Horne: The 50th Anniversary Tour and Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, the first improvised comedy group to win an Oliver Award who have just finished a three-month West End season at the Apollo Theatre. Sh*t-faced Shakespeare® by Magnificent Bastard Productions is the hilarious combination of an entirely serious Shakespeare play with an entirely sh*tfaced cast member! Side-splitting, raucous and completely interactive, the show has already entertained over 50,000 eager theatregoers across the UK and America.Returning stand up stars include the incredible Henning Wehn (who had to add extra shows last year), Tony Law and Simon Munnery. “King of the internet” Richard Herring will pick his favourite routines from his 12 previous one-man shows and cram them into 60 minutes. He also brings his award winning Podcast (Winner of the Bronze Award for Best Comedy at the 2013 Sony Radio Academy Awards and the Chortle Internet Award 2013) to York. Star of The Chase on ITV1, Paul Sinha returns to stand up comedy after a 4-year break with Postcards From The Z-List.

Other big hitters in a truly international line-up include Jerry Sadowitz, Glenn Wool, Tom Stade, the UK’s favourite Canadian resident, and the adults-only puppet show Sammy J and Randy, who are stars of their own

hit TV show in Australia, combining catchy songs with chaotic tomfoolery and outbursts of pure filth.

“We’re also thrilled that the Great Yorkshire Fringe will be the first place you can see new material from many established acts,” said Martin Witts.

“It will be the place where acts give birth to new shows before moving on to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and beyond. Whatever your taste in comedy or entertainment we promise to have something for you!”For families, Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales is a one-hour show based on the books by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo and from the same team as last year’s hit show, Stick Man; Baby Loves Disco has DJs spinning feelgood chart floorfillers with nostalgic pop classics from the years before parenthood struck – for parents and babies, toddlers and young children to enjoy together; and there are several great magic shows for all the family - Morgan & West’s Utterly Spiffing Spectacular Magic Show For Kids (and Childish GrownUps!), West End Magic & West End Magic Workshops for Children.The Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year 2016. At the heart of the Festival is the return of The Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year Competition. Following in the footsteps of our highly successful, sold-out 2015 competition, over 200 acts will now compete to be crowned our 2016 champion. There will be heats throughout the Fringe, with a grand final on Sunday 31 July. Last year, Tom Taylor, aged 23 from Harrogate, was crowned the very first Great Yorkshire Fringe New

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Comedian of the Year. The 2016 winner will receive The Golden Pudding Award, £750, and the opportunity to perform at Leicester Square Theatre. Second place prize will be £500 and third place £250. Great Yorkshire Fringe Dog Show New for 2016 is the first Great Yorkshire Fringe Dog Show in aid of Greyhound Rescue North Yorkshire. Staged on Saturday 16 July at 3.00pm in The White Rose Rotunda. Registration opens on the day from 2.15pm. The Great Yorkshire Fringe will end with The Lord Mayor’s Secret Ball on Monday 1 August – Yorkshire Day. Bob The Box Office Bus New for 2016 is a themed double-decker bus - Bob The Box Office Bus, covered with the same Lazy Lawn as Parliament Street. Bob The Box Office Bus is a new mobile box office for the festival and will be parked in the city centre from Wednesday 1 June. Festival fans will be able to drop by and book tickets for all the events there as well as online. During the festival, Bob The Box Office Bus will be at the very heart of things in the centre of Parliament Street. Feastival - Food and Drink At The Festival Following the success of the 2015 Great Yorkshire Fringe’s internationally acclaimed street-food; we are pleased to announce the newest addition to the Great Yorkshire Fringe - The Feastival, popping up alongside the three Festival venues on Parliament Street.

This year’s Street Food offering includes firm favourites from last year but also some new and exciting additions!

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