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We’ve rounded up the best ways to enjoy North and East Yorkshire this month.
*Information correct at time of printing. Please check with individual venues ahead of your visit.
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// FROM 15TH JULY
YORK MAZE, Elvington. This year’s maze is set to aMAZE the family for a full day out packed with plenty of attractions, shows and rides and of course the maze! Tickets must be booked via www.yorkmaze.com.
// 26TH JULY-3RD
September
SLEDMERE MAIZE MAZE, Sledmere House. Summer fun for all the family in the four acres of maize maze and there are plenty of things to do and explore in the activities area. Picnic areas are available and free parking. Tickets online at www.sledmerehouse.com.
// 28TH JULY
THE UKES OF HAZZARD, St Michael’s Church Hall, Bempton, 2.30pm. Join this fun and exciting fundraising afternoon with the talented Ukulele band, The Ukes of Hazzard, with an afternoon of music and a scrumptious afternoon tea. Admission is £7.00 per person. If you require more information, please contact Maureen on 07599 716936.
// 29TH JULY
STRAWBERRY TEA, Montrosa, Esplanade Road, YO11 2AX, from 2.30pm. Come and enjoy a Strawberry Tea with Montrosa to raise funds for the local Salvation Army. Entry fee costs £3.00, including refreshments. For more information, please call 01723 361209.
// 30TH JULY NEEDLE FELTING WORKSHOP
Hunmanby, North Yorkshire, 10am-1pm. Learn to create a needle-felted Badger. Just bring yourself, bags of enthusiasm, and make sure you have an appetite as there are tea and biscuits available! Tickets cost £35 and there are a maximum of six spaces. To book, visit www.featherfelts. co.uk
August
// 12TH-13TH AUGUST
LARGE MODEL FLYING DISPLAY, Elvington, 9:30am5pm. Witness the history of aviation with this fantastic event, perfect for all the family. Enjoy watching the Battle of Britain Memorial flight, see the mighty Lancaster and watch the Spitfire and Hurricaine grace the skies. Day or camping tickets are available. To book or to find out more information visit www.largemodelassociation. com/events.
// 12TH-14TH AUGUST
WHITBY REGATTA, Whitby Town. If you fancy a day enjoying the best of Yorkshire seaside, come and join in on the fun of Whitby’s annual regatta. With a beautiful display of rowing boats and yachts, this event draws large crowds. Races are followed by a special prize presentation and a spectacular firework display.
// 18TH-19TH AUGUST
THIS FEELING BY THE SEA, Brid Spa, 3pm. A collaboration between This Feeling and Bridlington Spa brings this fantastic festival weekend. Enjoy 2 days of music at the Brid Spa with Red Rum Club headlining the Friday and The Lathums headlining on the Saturday with an array of leading guitar bands across the two-day event. To book visit www.bridspa.com/ events.
// 25TH-28TH
AUGUST
ST MICHAELS FLOWER
FESTIVAL, St Michaels Church, Church Ln, Bempton, 10am-4pm on Friday, Saturday and Monday, 11am-4pm on Sunday. Arrangements in the church with a range of stalls and light refreshments available Saturday, Sunday and Monday. All welcome. To find out more information call 01262 851399.
// 26TH-28TH AUGUST
FLOWER FESTIVAL, St Mary’s Church Castle Road, Scarborough, 10-4pm. There’s also a preview evening the night before on the 25th August that begins at 7:30pm.
COMING SOON // 2ND SEPTEMBER
BRIDLINGTON MODEL
RAILWAY SHOW, Emmanuel Church, Cardigan Road, Bridlington, 10am-4pm. Featuring numerous layouts, trade stalls with model railway supplies, and collectables. Admission costs £5 per person and accompanied children go free.
REGULAR EVENTS // EVERYDAY
WANSFORD FISHERY, Driffield, 6.30am-dusk. Pop down and do a spot of fishing! You’ll find rainbow and brown trout weighing from 2-4lbs in the trout lake, as well as a course pond. Visit wansford- fishery.co.uk or call Kevin on 01377 240329. You can also email kevin@wansfordfishery. co.uk.
THE WOLDS SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB, Ganton Village Hall. The sessions run over various regular weekdays throughout the year and times vary during league season: OctoberMarch. Call 07791 787693 for more information or email teddbandme@gmail.com.
WOLDS WAY GOLF, Main Road, Potter Brompton. Play this interesting nine-hole golf course from dawn until dusk, daily. There’s a free club and trolley hire and it’s just £5 to play on weekdays and £6 on weekends. Visit www. woldswaygolf.co.uk.
HOME GUARD SOCIAL CLUB, Sherwood Street, Scarborough Open daily except Thursdays. This sociable members club offers snooker, darts, and live sport on the big screen TV.
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EVERY MONDAY
WALKING WOMEN’S
FOOTBALL, Barons Fitness Centre, Silver Rd, Scalby, 9-10 am. Call 01723 357740.
DEEP STRETCH YOGA, 15 Flamborough Road. 10-11am and 7.30-9pm. Join Katherine for a deep stretch yoga class that helps promote flexibility, reduce stress, and increase strength. Call 07771 640589 for more information.
FITNESS & FUN, Bridlington Community Hub, 11am-12pm. Bridlington’s ‘movement to music’ group, with no age limit, though more suited to those who don’t want to be dashing about too much! Free class. For more information contact John on 01262 601456 and john.slater44@ gmail.com.
BRIDLINGTON FRIENDSHIP
CIRCLE, Belvedere Golf Club, 10am-12pm (except Bank Holidays). This friendly group runs bingo, quizzes, and a weekly raffle and offers tea coffee, and biscuits. Everyone welcome. Find them on Facebook at Bridlington Friendship Circle.
// EVERY WEDNESDAY
WHIST GAMING, Plaxton Court, Woodlands Drive Scarborough, Y011 6QT. Come and join this friendly group between 2-4pm and play games of whist. Everyone welcome. For more information, please contact Jean Talbot on 01723 317745.
// EVERY FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAY
HUB WRITERS, Bridlington Community Hub, Marshall Ave, 10am-11am. Got an idea for a story, song, poem or play? Or simply want to put some of your life experiences down in print to share with the family and need a little help? This fantastic group, led by John D Slater could be for you. No charge will be made for attendance, but those taking part are invited to make a donation of their own choosing.
