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DALES DIARY
by Dales Life
DALESDIARY SPRING 2022
Thorp Perrow Arboretum
Bedale, DL8 2PS 01677 425323 thorpperrow.com
Spring Pruning Workshop
15 March
This illustrated talk and practical demonstration will start in the morning when we will cover the fundamentals of what, when, where and how to prune. After lunch you will be putting your new-found skills into practice in the Arboretum. The workshop will take place both outdoors and in the Summer House, so sturdy footwear and gardening gloves are a must!
Yoga & Wellness Retreat Days
Various dates throughout the year
Our Yoga & Wellness retreat days will be held in the beautiful Summer House overlooking Thorp Perrow’s private garden and lake. Enjoy seasonal juices, tea and coffee on arrival before preparing for a morning of yoga and guided meditation led by Kelly (Yorkshire Yogi). A nutritious two-course lunch will start the afternoon off before you head into the Arboretum for forest bathing and a guided mindfulness walk around the gardens with Thorp Perrow’s Curator, Faith. Return to the Summer House for guided relaxation and an introduction to breathwork.
Easter Wreath Workshop
22 March
We believe that wreaths are for every season, and this workshop is a wonderful way to create a beautiful, nature-inspired door wreath to welcome family and friends to your home at Easter and to celebrate the joys of springtime. The morning workshop, led by our Curator, Faith Douglas, will take place in our beautiful Summer House.
Guided Daffodil Walk and Afternoon Tea in the House
7 April
Join Curator Faith Douglas as she shares her passion for the season on a walk and talk around the Arboretum. Faith will show you the best of the daffodil collection and share some fascinating facts and tips along the way. Afterwards you will be welcomed into Thorp Perrow Hall for a traditional afternoon tea and a glass of champagne, served in the dining room overlooking the beautiful grounds. The above activities are all ticketed events, please book via the Event Calendar links at thorpperrow.com
DALESDIARY SPRING 2022
Swaledale Festival
Box office 01748 880019 Book online at swalefest.org 50th Anniversary Swaledale Festival
28 May to 11 June
A programme of 50 music, arts and walking events to mark the festival’s 50th anniversary. “It will combine the crème de la crème of Festival performers from the last decade, along with plenty of new faces and as many artists as possible who were scheduled to perform in 2020 and 2021 but couldn’t due to the pandemic,” says Artistic Director Malcolm Creese. Tickets go on sale on Monday 14 March at swalefest. org. Under-25s can get tickets to every single event for just £3. The 2022 programme will commence with a 50th anniversary gala performance of Handel’s Messiah in the splendour of Ripon Cathedral. The concert will feature two local choirs, a professional orchestra and world-renowned soloists. Festivities continue with the legendary flamenco guitarist Paco Peña in the delightful setting of St. Andrew’s Church in Grinton, and the talented Brazilian classical guitarist Laura Mazon Franqui who will be making her first Festival appearance as part of the Young Artists Platform. The festival is renowned for attracting classical stars to the Yorkshire Dales, and the stellar line-up this year includes violin virtuoso Alexander Markov, percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie, the Hallé Cellos, the Sacconi and Brodsky Quartets, pianists Peter Donohoe and Noriko Ogawa, harpsichordist David Gordon and top vocal group VOCES8. Outside of the classical genre, Will Pound and Jenn Butterworth will perform upbeat folk on harmonica and guitar, the Antonio Forcione Quartet will return with its infectious brand of world music, blues legends Dave Kelly and Bob Hall will play in Grinton, and Northumbrian pipes star Kathryn Tickell will appear with her band The Darkening. Doublebassist Creese’s jazz trio Acoustic Triangle, featuring saxophonist Tim Garland and pianist Gwilym Simcock, will make its first Festival appearance in a decade. As well as the many musical events, the festival will also include a free Family Fun Day in Reeth, workshops, guided walks, talks, poetry, film, five free exhibitions and much more!
Green Howards Museum
Trinity Church Square, Richmond, DL10 4QN 01748 826561 greenhowards.org.uk Pop-Up Mess
Fridays and Saturdays in April
Enjoy hot drinks and baked treats in the stunning surroundings of the Normanby Room during your museum visit. Call ahead on 01748 826561 and we will book museum admission on your chosen day and reserve you a seat at one of our historic Mouseman tables. Cost: £8 including museum admission, special exhibition entry and Pop-Up Mess refreshments.
Richmond Wander
Wednesdays 20 April and 4 May, 2pm
A stunning way to find out more about our town. Planes, prisoners, boats, boots, bridges, nurses, Normans, Belgians, castles and trains all feature! Starting from the museum you will take a walk round Richmond with your knowledgeable guide, enjoying the scenery and spotting the clues to its military past. Cost: £3.
Talk – Man of Mystery: the lives of John Purvis
Thursday 21 April, 6.30pm
An evening viewing and exhibition talk with curator Lynda Powell. Cost: £7.
Until 30 April
Artist, teacher, soldier, archivist and reluctant war poet, this extraordinary Yorkshireman was interested in just about everything. This special exhibition uses the museum’s extensive Purvis collection to explore a life of multiple interwoven strands. Entry is included in museum admission (£5).
Museum admission with Touch Tour
10 and 24 May, 7 and 21 June
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. Lynda will also explain why some of our collection is kept permanently under wraps, revealing the challenges of storage, conservation and display. Why not bring a group and add a refreshments option to make your visit extra special? Booking essential. Cost: £10.
Special Exhibition – Created in Conflict
From Saturday 14 May
Showcasing the artistic talents of soldiers who served, and exploring the motivation for creative expression during traumatic times. Entry is included in museum admission (£5).
Kiplin Hall & Gardens
Near Scorton, Richmond, DL10 6AT 01748 818178 kiplinhall.co.uk Snowdrop Strolls
Throughout March
Step into spring at Kiplin Hall and Gardens, surrounded by swathes of snowdrops and spring flowers. Included with admission. Coffee Culture
Thursday 17 March
A relaxing afternoon talk with Kiplin’s curator Alice Rose plus coffee tasting with 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. Ticketed event. Pre-booking required.
A chat with the RSPB
Sundays 27 March, 10 April and 8 May
The UK’s largest nature conservation charity camps out at Kiplin to chat with visitors about its work protecting birds and the environment. Included with admission.
Vintage Vehicle Rally
Easter Sunday 17 April
Kiplin Hall and Gardens hosts a selection of privately owned vintage vehicles gathered on the lime tree avenue. Talk to the owners of these machines and enjoy the dramatic backdrop of the parklands and hall. An ideal day out for the family. Included with admission.
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Crag Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QB 01423 565418 rhs.org.uk/gardens/ harlow-carr/whats-on Cyclamen Show
Saturday 2 April
This event will provide inspiration for your garden at home. Featuring beautiful displays and a wealth of advice from specialist growers.
Easter Holiday Giant Egg Hunt
9 to 24 April
Discover the giant painted eggs hidden around the garden for families and all ages to discover. Meet the garden detectives and enjoy forest school activities on selected days throughout the holidays.
Spring Gardening Weekend
30 April to 1 May
Enjoy a weekend of spring colour in the garden. We’ll be hosting the RHS Tulip, Daffodil and Rhododendron competition throughout the weekend and visitors can enjoy specialist talks and demonstrations from gardener Martin Fish and floral designer Jonathan Moseley. There will be plenty of hints, tips and inspiration for your garden at home.
National Alpine Show
Saturday 21 May
A delightful event packed full of unusual plant cultivars both for sale and for show. Come and find plants that are a little different from the usual offering, grown by specialist nurseries. AGS members receive free entry to the garden with a valid membership card, giving you the opportunity to see our stunning Alpine House during your visit.
Swinton Park Estate
Masham, Ripon, HG4 4JH 01765 680900 swintonestate.com Forest Bathing
24 March, 28 April and 16 June, 11am to 1pm
Join Faith Douglas of Forest Bathing UK for a woodland session of mindfulness surrounded by the serenity of the lakes and gardens in the parkland at the Swinton Country Club & Spa. Soak up the benefits of the woodland setting, which can reduce stress levels, balance mood disorders and improve your sense of wellbeing. £20 per person.
Mother’s Day afternoon tea
Sunday 27 March
Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea at Swinton Park, served in the elegant Georgian drawing room or Samuel’s Restaurant, where beautiful windows allow the spring sunlight to flood in. Includes a special gift. £40 per person.
Woodland School
13 and 20 April, 10am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 4.30pm
The Woodland School at Swinton Bivouac is all about exploring the great outdoors and learning about it through play and exciting activities in the Druid’s Plantation. We help children explore nature, with a different theme each week. 13 April theme is celebrating nettles, eggs and nests. 20 April theme is fish skin tanning and woodwork key rings. £15 per child. All the above events can be booked by calling 01765 680900 or emailing reservations@ swintonestate.com
Humble Pie Cookery Kitchen
Bear Cottage, Market Place, Hawes, DL8 3RD 07434 603590 humblepieyorkshire.co.uk Wild About Wensleydale
25 March, 10am to 3pm
A morning of baking and cooking using some of Wensleydale’s finest products. Perfect if you want to appreciate what amazing foods we have on the doorstep. £85 including all ingredients and delicious food to take home with you.
Timeless Farmhouse Classics
1 April, 10am to 4pm
We’re going to spend a full day cooking some beautiful old-fashioned farmhouse food, with recipes that you will recreate for years to come. A great way to spend a day with friends – or come on your own and make some new ones! £110 including all ingredients, lunch and lots of delicious food to take home.
Basic Bread Making
9 April, 10am to 4pm
Come and have a day of relaxing bread making – all by hand, no machines – and learn techniques and tips on how to adapt recipes to make other foods. It will be a good workout too! Cost: £110.
Sumptuous Afternoon Tea
26 April, 11:30am to 3:30pm
Come and enjoy an afternoon of joyful baking and take away a box full of delights for your partner/ friend to sample what you’ve been up to. Learn different techniques and how to whip up little treats for unexpected guests. Cost: £65.
