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What's on in the Yorkshire Dales in 2013 What’s on in the Yorkshire Dales in 2013 These pages feature some of the fantastic Dogs are welcome at many events, but please events taking place in 2013. assume they are NOT permitted unless otherwise stated, and always contact the Please contact the organiser for more organiser beforehand to avoid information on the event you are interested in disappointment. - booking is essential for some activities. Come and enjoy the exciting wildflower activities taking place across the National Park between March and Where dogs are allowed they must be fit You can also ring or call in at a National Park November. With everything from botanical identification enough to negotiate stiles and steep Centre where staff will be happy to give you courses and art and crafts to bumblebee, bat and bug ascents, be well-behaved and be activities, this year’s Flowers of the Dales Festival offers guidance. kept under close control at something for everyone! Don’t forget to dress appropriately for walks all times. Assistance dogs Now in its fifth year, the festival aims to encourage all to and outdoor activities - the weather in the are always welcome. appreciate and enjoy the incredible diversity of the Dales Yorkshire Dales can be changeable. Bring drinks landscape. and snacks, wear stout footwear and carry Events are run by organisations including the Yorkshire Disclaimer Dales National Park Authority, The National Trust, Natural clothing to suit all conditions. The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority cannot be held responsible for any omissions, subsequent changes or revisions England and the Field Studies Council, and the Festival is Visit our NEW online ‘what’s on’ calendar at that may occur with events information supplied by external co-ordinated by local charity, the Yorkshire Dales www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/events for agencies. Millennium Trust. Readers are STRONGLY ADVISED to contact the event provider further details on these and many more events to confirm the information given before setting out. All Look out for the flower icon in these pages, and across the region in 2013. information included is believed to be correct at the time of find the full programme at www.ydmt.org going to press. Listings marked as a ‘National Park Event’ are packed lunch on full days - and don’t forget organised and run by the Yorkshire Dales National National Park Park Authority. guided walks a hot drink on cold days. We are holding around 150 exciting activities in • Guided walks cost £3 and are • For your own safety and insurance purposes the National Park in 2013, from guided walks FREE for under 16s (unless we will ask you for your name and (marked with a boot icon) and talks to otherwise stated) and public transport users. emergency contact details when you register demonstrations and craft activities, all led by • Sturdy footwear and waterproofs are for one of our outdoor events, as well as an either specialist staff, Dales Volunteers or invited required - walk leaders can only accept email address for your feedback. The experts. participants who are appropriately prepared information will be treated as strictly At our Dales Countryside Museum for the conditions. confidential. many events are included in the • Bring warm clothes including gloves and hat price of admission. See our • Where events are held off the beaten track in winter and sun protection in summer. ‘Victorian ladies’ demonstrating we have included a grid reference to help domestic work in times gone by or • Bring plenty to drink and a snack, or a you find the meeting point. come along to wildlife talks and traditional craft workshops. Find out more about this wonderful heritage Give your car a holiday Booking attraction housed in Hawes’ former railway Many National Park events can be reached by Some of our most popular events must be buildings on page 34. bus or train. Where possible we have included pre-booked and pre-paid to guarantee a place. Whatever you do, have a great day in the Dales! the postcode or grid reference of the venue or For others, places are allocated on the day on starting point to help you. a ‘first come, first served’ basis - please turn up Miles without stiles The Dales Countryside Museum is accessible early to avoid disappointment. Your safety and We are working hard to improve the enjoyment are very important to us so we have by public transport and heritage buses drop accessibility of our events. Contact our to limit numbers. This means that sometimes National Park Centres to check whether an off and pick up here. we may have to turn people away. Please event listed here is suitable for your needs. For more information visit www.dalesbus.org respect the walk leader’s decision. If you are a All events at the Dales Countryside Museum or www.transportdirect.info or call group of five or more people always ring ahead. are fully accessible for wheelchair users, and Traveline on 0871 200 22 33. assistance dogs are always welcome on our Remember to bring money to pay at the start events. Always check whether a service is running of walks as there’s not always a cash machine before setting out as timetables may change. around! For more specific questions about accessibility in the National Park, please call Access Development Officer Rachel Briggs on 01969 652363. Be Safe Our event leaders have discretion not to accept Although all reasonable steps have been taken Remember - you can attend many of our events participants who are not suitably equipped or to ensure safety, participants join in at their own for FREE on production of a valid bus or rail ticket. whom they consider unable to participate safely. risk. Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk Page 15 Night Sky / Night Walk at Malham Tarn March Join National Trust staff on 9 February, 9 March, Saturday 9 to Sunday 10 March 5 October and 2 November to marvel at the Mother’s Weekend wonders of the night sky. If we can’t see the 10:00 to 17:00 stars we’ll take you on a night walk instead. Bolton Castle, Nr Leyburn DL8 4ET Booking essential. Adults £5.00, children £2.50. Make a beautiful card and bouquet of tissue flowers Visit www.nationaltrust/malhamtarn for details. or bead bracelet for your mum. 01969 623981 [email protected] February www.boltoncastle.co.uk Saturday 2 February Saturday 9 March Free walk: Scenic Wharfedale and Riffa Woods Free Walk: Early Spring in Long Preston 10:30 to 12:30 10:30 to 12:30 Pool in Wharfedale Village Hall, LS21 1LG Meet The Maypole, Long Preston BD23 4PH Join Chris Hartley on this 4 mile (6.4km) walk Delightful 4 mile walk led by Dr Chris Wright through local countryside with views along the River exploring this beautiful and historic village. Dogs Wharfe. Dogs welcome on leads. welcome. 01756 749400 01756 749400 [email protected] [email protected] www.yds.org.uk www.yds.org.uk Saturday 2 February Saturday 9 March Talk: Birds of the Washburn Valley Talk: The Birtwhistles of Craven & Galloway 14:15 to 16:15 14:15 to 16:15 Long Preston Village Hall, BD23 4NU Pool in Wharfedale Village Hall, LS21 1LG Farmer and conservationist Tom Lord leads a walk on his farm A fantastic opportunity to hear from experienced Author Dr Tony Stephens explores the fascinating ornithologist Peter Riley. £3 members/£5 non- history of this droving family. Members £3/non- members £5. Sunday 31 March to Friday 12 April Wednesday 3 April members. 01756 749400 Eggcellent Easter Introduction to Geocaching 01756 749400 [email protected] 10:00 to 17:00 13:30 to 16:00 [email protected] www.yds.org.uk Bolton Castle, nr Leyburn DL8 4ET Meet Buckden National Park car park www.yds.org.uk 01969 623981 Fancy having a go at geocaching but not sure how [email protected] Sunday 10 March to begin? Join us on this family event to learn the Saturday 9 February www.boltoncastle.co.uk National Park Event - Mother's Day activities basics. Booking essential. Adults £5.00, children Family History Computer Club 10:00 to 17:00 Sunday 31 March £2.50. Dogs welcome. 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT National Park Event - 01729 830416 Hudson House, Reeth DL11 6SZ Join us for a range of craft activities for children - Discover the Hidden Village [email protected] A drop-in club for anyone who would like practical Mum's visit is free on her special day! 11:00 to 16:00 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/upperwharfedale help and advice with their research. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 34) 01748 884759 Meet Grassington National Park Centre (SE 003637) A moderate 6.5 mile (10km) walk to find the village Thursday 4 April [email protected] Wednesday 13 March never found by Scottish marauders. Booking advised. www.upperdalesfhg.org.uk National Park Event - Local food: Spring Fun at Malham Tarn (Contact Grassington NPC - see page 9) tea, cakes and recipes 10:00 to 14:00 Friday 15 February Malham Tarn Estate Office, Waterhouses, Settle 14:30 to 16:30 Sunday 31 March BD24 9PT National Park Event - Scenes, shows and Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT National Park Event - Mini meadow magic celebrations in the Dales Bring along your favourite cake to share - tea swilling, 14:00 to 16:00 Come and look for signs of spring and have a go at 19:30 cake eating, recipe swapping fun.
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