DALES DIARY

DALESDIARY AUTUMN 2022

Swinton Park Estate

Masham, Ripon, HG4 4JH 01765 680900 swintonestate.com

Nordic Walking

22 September & 20 October

Experience the amazing benefits Nordic walking offers with Swinton Country Club and Spa’s fitness coach; a class delivered in the great outdoors on the 20,000 acre Swinton Estate, an area of outstanding natural beauty, giving you a fantastic opportunity to connect with nature whilst doing a total body workout. £25 per person.

Yoga Spa Day

4 October & 9 November

Join Swinton Country Club and Spa for a Yoga Spa Day. Combine the benefits of yoga with relaxation time in the luxury of the pools, saunas and steam rooms at Swinton Country Club and Spa. This is followed by a wholesome and nutritious meal in The Terrace Restaurant. £85 per person.

Halloween Trail at Swinton Bivouac

22–31 October

Are you brave enough to follow the spooky Halloween trail? Follow the ghoulish clues to help you find your way through the eerie woodland. £5 per trail sheet with prize upon completion. Trail sheets available from the Bivouac Café from 10am daily.

Silent Bonfire Night at Swinton Bivouac

4 November

Join the Bivouac’s family-friendly bonfire party (no fireworks or loud bangs!). Warm yourself around the bonfire and braziers under the blankets and hot water bottles whilst enjoying delicious venison burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, drinks and sweet treats, including s’mores, from the Bivouac Café. The Guy will be lit at 6.30pm. Free to attend.

Wim Hof Retreat

6–8 November & 4–6 December

A two-night retreat to help you learn or become better practised in the Wim Hof Method whilst staying in the complete solitude of a Tree Lodge at Swinton Bivouac, a woodland setting with views across the Dales. The weekend comprises of cold dips, breathing sessions and free time for reflection and relaxation. For more information visit www.swintonestate. com/bivouac/wim-hof-retreat

Wim Hof Spa Day

6 November & 4 December

Practise the Wim Hof Method at this half-day spa day at Swinton Country Club and Spa. A Wim Hof Method instructor will guide you through a breathing class before ‘cold exposure’, ultimately helping to unlock a host of benefits including increased energy and better sleep. £145 per person. For more information visit www.swintonestate.com/countryclubandspa/ wim-hof-spa-day

RHS Garden Harlow Carr

Crag Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QB 01423 565418 rhs.org.uk/gardens/harlow-carr/whats-on

Walkies

Wednesday 14 September

Pre-booking essential. Join us for an early evening walk and explore more than 58 acres of garden in the company of your four-legged friend.

Bath House Exhibition: Autumn Crafts

Thursday 15 September – Sunday 16 October

Normal garden admission. Pop by the historic Bath House on a visit to RHS Garden Harlow Carr for our spectacular Autumn Crafts display. Local talented artists, crafters and designers will be showcasing an Aladdin’s cave of locally handcrafted pieces as part of the display – it’s the perfect place to treat yourself or buy a gift.

The National Alpine Show

Saturday 15 October

Normal garden admission. The Alpine Garden Society will showcase the best variety of these hardy little horticultural gems in its National Alpine Garden Show at RHS Garden Harlow Carr. There will also be a selection of specialist alpine growers on site, so this is a perfect opportunity to pick up interesting varieties of alpines and get advice from a host of UK alpine plant growers.

Late Fruit and Vegetable Competition

Thursday 20 – Sunday 23 October

Normal garden admission. For the second year, the prestigious RHS-judged Late Fruit and Vegetable Competition will be coming to RHS Garden Harlow Carr to delight with stunning displays of homegrown produce. With more than 60 classes of champion fruit and vegetables, the competition is free to enter and open to everyone who’d like to take part.

Festival of Flavours

Saturday 22 – Sunday 23 October

Normal garden admission. Few things bring people together quite like growing plants and cooking, so this autumn the RHS is celebrating both, with a world food bonanza. The event will bring together growers and chefs, communities and schools, families, foodies and gardeners of all ages and backgrounds.

October Half Term Fun: Deadliest Plants and Bugs

Saturday 22 – Sunday 30 October

Normal garden admission. This October half term, families can explore the fascinating world of plants and bugs and discover how deadly flora and fauna may be misunderstood. While on a visit, enjoy the glorious colours of autumn the garden has on offer at this time of year.

Kiplin Hall & Gardens

Near Scorton, Richmond, DL10 6AT 01748 818178 kiplinhall.co.uk

The History Wardrobe presents The Working Woman’s Wardrobe

Thursday 29 September – doors 6.30pm, 7pm–9pm

Aprons, overalls, wellies and power suits… Join historian Lucy Adlington to explore some of the ways in which the amazing array of women’s jobs in history is reflected in their clothes. Talk. Ticketed event. Booking required. £20. Coffee Culture

Thursday 6 October, 2pm–4pm

A relaxing afternoon curator’s talk and coffee tasting with the experts from Rounton Coffee. Discover the history of coffee culture through objects in the museum collection and taste carefully selected blends from around the world. Pre-booking required. Ticketed event. £12.50. Crowe’s Wood Halloween Trail

Saturday 15 October – Thursday 3 November

Explore our spook-tacular Halloween trail! Included with admission.

The Canterville Ghost with Don’t Go Into The Cellar

Thursday 27 October, 11am–1.30pm & 2pm–4.30pm

Enjoy comedy and chills in this original adaptation written especially for children and young families. After the show, discover more spooky thrills with exclusive access to Crowe’s Wood Halloween Trail. Ticketed event. £10. Booking required. A Time Traveller’s Christmas

Friday 2 – Sunday 18 December

Travel through space and time at Kiplin this festive season. Included with admission.

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Green Howards Museum

Trinity Church Square, Richmond, DL10 4QN 01748 826561 greenhowards.org.uk

Special Exhibition: Created in Conflict

Until 23 December 2022

This special exhibition showcases the artistic talents of soldiers who served, and explores the motivation for creative expression during traumatic times. Admission to the special exhibition is included with museum entry. This exhibition continues when the museum reopens for the 2023 season on 11 February 2023. Touch Tour

Tuesdays 13 & 27 September, 4 & 18 October, 11am

(Includes museum entry from 10.30am, Touch Tour and admission to our current special exhibition.) A very special experience as part of your museum visit. During the tour, museum curator Lynda Powell introduces you to some precious objects from our collection. They’ve been brought out from behind the glass of our gallery display cases for you to experience in person; enhancing your understanding of our role in looking after them. Lynda will also explain why some of our collection is kept permanently under wraps, revealing the challenges of storage, conservation and display. Booking essential as Touch Tour places are limited.

Museum Talk: The Sounds of War

Thursday 15 September, 7pm

Bombing raids, troop chart-toppers, morale boosting speeches, and the surprising sound of remembrance. Join us for an audio journey through conflict, exploring the way recordings have been used to capture key moments in history in the pre-digital age. During the talk, you will also get to hear rare and original recordings played on a refurbished gramophone. £5.

Rediscovering Wellness

at swinton country club & spa

Swinton Country Club & Spa is one of the leading spa destinations in the UK. Situated at the heart of the 20,000 acre Swinton Estate, it draws on the natural elements of light, water and air as well as the landscape of the surrounding Yorkshire Dales. It is the combination of relaxation spaces, extensive pool and thermal facilities, outdoor activities, nutritious food and the best fitness and spa treatments, providing every guest with their personal definition of wellbeing. Detox, de-stress and recover

wellness activities

Choose from a range of wellness activities to relax both mind and body. From Indian Head massage and Reiki massage treatments; to peaceful yoga spa days, group or individual sound baths, Reiki Drumming and Forest Bathing sessions. Alternatively, head out into the grounds of Swinton Park with wild swimming, a visit to the hammocks in the Woodland Wellbeing Space - offering tranquillity in the trees, or our new Spa Garden - a dedicated outdoor environment for exercise, meditation and barefoot walking. spa treatments

Spa therapies at Swinton Country Club & Spa are all about you. We offer both a personal holistic spa retreat or an opportunity to spend time with friends, a combination of wellness, beauty and luxury to suit your needs. Our spa partnership with Bamford allows us to create amazing treatments which reflect the care and attention of our ethos, delivering the three core wellness values: detox, de-stress and re-energise. After your treatment, enjoy our three beautiful relaxation rooms.

spa days

Relax, unwind and focus on your wellness by choosing from a range of fabulous full-day and half-day spa experiences. Enjoy a combination of relaxation spaces, indoor pool and natural outdoor pool, thermal facilities and outdoor activities. The Terrace Restaurant provides delicious and nutritious food and our spa treatments will provide every guest with their personal definition of wellbeing. Spa Days also have full access to the gardens and parklands.

Thorp Perrow Arboretum

Bedale, DL8 2PS 01677 425323 thorpperrow.com

Fungus Foray

1 October & 1 November

Join us on our ever-popular fungi workshops with the mycological maestro Dr Keith Thomas. Dr Keith has a doctorate in microbiology and has worked with us on many other popular workshops. He has a fountain of knowledge and will show you around the Arboretum introducing you to the world of fungi. You will join in an identification and microscopy session followed by a lovely lunch. £40. Guided Autumn Tour and Afternoon Tea in the House

6 October

Through the autumn months the Arboretum’s collections of Acer, Cotinus and Liquidambar trees offer visitors a breathtaking spectacle. Embrace the arrival of this stunning season with a lively and informative tour, followed by afternoon tea in the house. Join Faith Douglas, curator, as she shares her passion for the season on a walk and talk around the Arboretum. Faith will show you the best of our National Collections and share some fascinating facts and care tips along the way. Afterwards you will be welcomed into Thorp Perrow Hall for a traditional afternoon tea, with a glass of champagne, all served in the dining room overlooking the beautiful grounds. £60.

Christmas Wreath Workshop

22 November

Come along and learn how to expertly craft a beautiful festive wreath using high quality foliage, specially selected to provide a fantastic mix of varieties, colour, longevity and verdure. As well as greenery, there will be an assortment of delightful and interesting decorative items with which to adorn your wreath. The morning’s activities will be led by our curator Faith Douglas, and all materials and equipment are provided. We would just encourage you to bring along your favourite pair of gardening gloves! The workshop will take place in the beautiful Thorp Perrow Summerhouse with tea, coffee, mulled wine and mince pies provided during the demonstration. Included in the ticket price is a festive lunch. £70.

The Station, Richmond

Station Yard, Richmond, DL10 4LD 01748 825967 thestation.co.uk

Responses to Nature – Jo Garlick and Lynn Ward

Friday 7 October – Wednesday 19 October

Responses to Nature is an exhibition exploring two different artists’ observations and portrayals of North Yorkshire; its landscape, heritage and wildlife. New work by Lynn Ward and Jo Garlick will go on display at The Station in Richmond in October. Both artists are used to exhibiting alone, but for this exhibition, they have joined forces and their unique styles complement each other to bring an interesting exhibition of the natural world that inspires them. Lynn paints in both oil and acrylic and is strongly inspired by the landscapes around her. She likes to portray a sense of movement and light and is often drawn to the non-traditional viewpoint, making clouds, a barn or a gate, the star of the show. Lynn says, “I am drawn to contrasts whether it be stormy skies or shapes and shadows created by a gate or a stone wall, of which the Dales provides in abundance.” Jo works in soft pastels, using them to create vibrant pictures of British wildlife and a broad spectrum of landscapes inspired by the character and heritage of North Yorkshire. She loves the flexibility that pastel offers and enjoys experimenting with different techniques and ideas to portray texture, movement and light. Although Jo enjoys painting landscapes, her main love is for the wildlife within them. “I love exploring the varied landscapes and habitats within the Yorkshire Dales and am happiest while observing the wildlife. I always come home inspired and itching to get into the studio.” Jo and Lynn will be showcasing a range of new original work, alongside their extensive ranges of limited edition prints and greeting cards.

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The Northern Antiques Fair

The Garden Rooms at Tennants, Leyburn, DL8 5SG 01797 252030 northernfair.com

Thursday 29 September – Sunday 2 October Thursday 11am–6pm; Friday – Sunday 11am–5pm

Footfall is everything and last year’s move of The Northern Antiques Fair to The Garden Rooms at Tennants from Harrogate deemed it an overwhelming success with more than 2,600 people visiting the event over the four-day period. This year the fair will increase in size to over 40 exhibitors who will be bringing a wide selection of disciplines including formal and country furniture, traditional and contemporary paintings and sculpture, early to modern glass, silver and jewellery, oriental rugs and carpets, ceramics and lighting, clocks and watches, Art Nouveau and Art Deco design objects and much more. Prices range from £100 to five figure sums. Carrying on from last year, the fair’s charity partner is Two Ridings Community Foundation. Make sure the dates are in your diary and remember to book a table for lunch in Tennants’ renowned café and bistro as it is a very popular destination for a day out. For a complimentary invitation for two please email DL@northernfair.com

Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust

Main Street, Clapham, Via Lancaster, North Yorkshire, LA2 8DP 015242 51002 ydmt.org

Ingleborough Nature Trail Walk

Wednesday 12 October, 10am

Join us for a guided tour of Ingleborough nature trail and the iconic showcave, followed by a cuppa! This is an accessible walk. Suggested donation in the region of £15 per person. Booking essential – call 015242 51002 or email media@ydmt.org

Ripon Walled Garden

Palace Road, Ripon, HG4 3HN Apple Day

Saturday 8 October

Join us for a fun family day out for charity with hand apple pressing – bring your apples and for a donation take away freshly pressed juice, enjoy live local entertainment, homemade food, fairground games and much more! Every penny raised will help people with learning and physical disabilities to learn new skills and grow in confidence.

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Rosemary and Twine

High Street, Leyburn, DL8 5AQ 01969 368006 info@rosemaryandtwineflowers.co.uk Autumn Wreath Workshop

Thursday 13 October, 2pm & 7pm Leyburn Arts and Craft Centre

Come along and join us and learn how to make a beautiful rustic wreath to adorn your door this autumn. The workshop includes all the materials you will need, and refreshments will be provided. £40 per person. To book ring 01969 368006 or email info@rosemaryandtwineflowers.co.uk Christmas Wreath Workshop

Thursday 1 December, 10am & Saturday 3 December, 7pm Leyburn Arts and Craft Centre

Come along and join us and learn how to make a beautiful festive Christmas wreath. The workshop includes all the material you will need, and refreshments will be provided. £40 per person. To book ring 01969 368006 or email info@rosemaryandtwineflowers.co.uk

Ripon Cathedral

Liberty Court House, Minster Rd, Ripon, HG4 1QT 01765 603462 riponcathedral.org.uk 25th Anniversary of Ripon Macmillan Concert

5 December

This is the perfect way to start the festive season. Our speaker will be General the Lord Nick Houghton of Richmond GCB CBE DL. Previously UK’s Chief of Defence Staff (the professional Head of the UK’s Armed Forces), and Constable of the Tower of London. He will be complemented by professional musicians and the choirs of Aysgarth and Queen Mary’s Schools and a reading by North Yorkshire’s High Sheriff James Lambert OBE. This year’s 25th anniversary candlelit concert promises to be the best ever. The concert starts at 7pm on 5 December. Tickets go on sale online at www.macmillanriponcarolconcert.co.uk in mid-November. Post-concert mince pies and drinks are included in the ticket price and all proceeds go to Macmillan Cancer Support. Tickets sell out quickly so be sure to mark 5 December in your diary!