What’s on in the Yorkshire Dales in 2012 This special 11 page diary features some of the Dogs are welcome at many events, but please fantastic events taking place in 2012, including assume they are not permitted unless guided walks, traditional agricultural shows otherwise stated and always contact the and village galas. organiser beforehand to avoid disappointment. With a host of events at different locations across the Please contact the individual organiser for National Park, this year’s Flowers of the Dales Festival more information on the event you are Where dogs are allowed they must be fit includes fantastic walks, photography courses, art interested in - booking is essential for some enough to negotiate stiles and steep exhibitions, children’s craft activities and identification activities. ascents, be well-behaved and be courses, all with a wildflower theme. kept under close control at You can also ring or call in at a National Park Other activities linked to wildlflower habitats also feature all times. Assistance dogs Centre (see page 5) or Tourist Information - look out for fungi, butterfly, bird and bee happenings. are always welcome. Centre (see page 28) where staff will be The events are run by a range of organisations including happy to give you guidance. the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, National Trust Disclaimer and Natural England, and the Festival is coordinated by For more events across the region, visit The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority cannot be held Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust, a charity that works to www.yorkshire.com responsible for any omissions, subsequent changes or revisions that may occur with events information supplied by external support the environmental, social and economic well- agencies. being of this special area. Readers are STRONGLY ADVISED to contact the event provider to confirm the information given before setting out. All Look out for the flower logo here and find the full information included is believed to be correct at the time of festival programme at www.ydmt.org going to press. Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority events Listings marked as a ‘National Park Event’ and • Bring warm clothes including gloves and hat shown with a green background are organised Our guided walks and pack sun protection. and run by the Yorkshire Dales National Park • Where events are held off the Authority. beaten track we have • Don’t forget binoculars if you have them. included a grid reference to We are holding around 150 exciting events in the • Guided walks cost £3 and are FREE for under help you find the meeting point. 16s unless otherwise stated. National Park in 2012, from guided walks and • Bring plenty to drink and a snack, or a talks to demonstrations and craft activities, all led • For your own safety and insurance purposes packed lunch on full days - and don’t forget by specialist staff, Dales Volunteers or invited you may be asked to complete a name and a hot drink on cold days. experts. Activities marked by this building block address card when you register for one of are created especially for children. Our • Sturdy footwear and waterproofs are our outdoor events. Please hand your guided walks are marked by a walking boot . required - walk leaders can only accept completed card to the leader before you participants who are appropriately prepared start. The information will be treated as Events held at our Dales for the conditions. strictly confidential. Countryside Museum are great value for money as many are included in the price of your Give your car a break! Booking admission ticket. Choose from Many National Park events can be reached by Some of our most popular events must be Discover and Do activities for all bus or train. Where possible we have included pre-booked and pre-paid to guarantee a place. the family, to our Victorian ladies the postcode or grid reference of the venue or For others, places are allocated on the day on demonstrating domestic work in times gone by, to starting point to help you. a ‘first come, first served’ basis - please turn wildlife talks and traditional craft workshops. Find up early to avoid disappointment. Your safety out more using the contact details on page 14. For public transport times, visit the journey and enjoyment are very important to us so planner at www.transportdirect.info or call we have to limit numbers. This means that Access for all Traveline on 0871 200 22 33. Always check sometimes we may have to turn people away. Please respect the walk leader’s decision. If whether a service is running before setting We are working hard to improve the experience you are a group of five or more people always out as timetables may change. and enjoyment of our events for all, including ring ahead. those with young families, limited mobility Remember - you can attend many of our and sensory impairments. Contact our Remember to bring cash to pay at the start of events for FREE on production of a valid bus National Park Centres to check whether an walks as there’s not always a cash machine event listed here is suitable for your needs. or rail ticket. around! For more specific questions about accessibility in the National Park, call our Access Safety Development Officer on 01969 652363. Our event leaders have discretion not to accept Although all reasonable steps have been taken All events at the Dales Countryside Museum participants who are not suitably equipped or to ensure safety, participants join in at their are fully accessible to wheelchair users. whom they consider unable to participate safely. own risk. Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk Page 15 Sunday 18 March Thursday 5 April February National Park Event - Mothers Day Spring Fun at Malham Tarn Camera Walks in the Dales 10:00 to 17:00 10:00 to 14:00 Join Veronica Caperon in Austwick on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 February Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Meet Malham Tarn Estate Office, BD24 9PT 12 April, Ribblesdale on 8 June and 8 July, or Look for signs of spring and have a go at some free 15th Century Life Weekend Craft activities for children. Museum admission Chapel-le-Dale on 30 August. Aimed at craft activities. Bring a packed lunch. Sorry, no dogs. 10:00 to 17:30 charges apply (free for mums). beginners, but experienced photographers Bolton Castle, near Leyburn, DL8 4ET (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5) Booking essential. 01729 830416 welcome on this basis. Call 01729 824537 or Meet characters from the 15th century household [email protected] visit www.veronicasgallery.co.uk and join in cookery, spear drilling, archery and Friday 23 March www.nationaltrust.org.uk calligraphy. Normal admission charges apply. ‘Wild Child’ by Moby Duck Dent Memorial Hall 01969 623981 Rural touring theatre. Friday 6 April Tuesday 10 April [email protected] 015396 25022 National Park Event - Victorian Kitchen: Dairy National Park Event - Drystone Walling www.boltoncastle.co.uk www.highlightsnorth.co.uk 11:00 to 15:00 Demonstration Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT 14:00 to 16:00 Monday 13 to Friday 17 February Saturday 31 March to 15 April Friends of the Dales Countryside Museum will be Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Magical Mayhem National Park Event - Easter Craft Event dressed in costume, explaining and demonstrating Practical demonstration by a Dales Volunteer in the the work that went on in the Victorian kitchen. 10:00 to 17:30 10:00 to 17:00 amphitheatre. Museum admission charges apply. Museum admission charges apply. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5) Bolton Castle, near Leyburn, DL8 4ET Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5) Try your hand at wizarding sports, mix magical Self-led craft activities throughout Easter holidays. Museum admission charges apply. Tuesday 10 April potions and watch the owls practice their flying (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5) Friday 6 April Explore Swaledale’s past display! Normal admission charges apply. Good Friday Service 09:45 01969 623981 15:00 Meet Reeth village green (drive to start) [email protected] April Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Guided walk with Swaledale and Arkengarthedale www.boltoncastle.co.uk An ecumenical service in the Abbey. Everyone Archaeology Group, approximately 3 hours. Monday 2 April welcome. Normal admission charges apply www.swaag.org Wednesday 15 February Introduction to Geocaching [email protected] 13:30 to 16:00 National Park Event - Discover and Do Wednesday 11 April Meet Buckden car park (pay & display) Friday 6 to Monday 9 April National Park Event - Wild Wednesday: 14:00 to 16:00 Join us to learn the basics of this ‘treasure’ hunt Easter Egg Hunt Spring Watch Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT using hand held GPS receivers. A great afternoon 10:00 to 16:00 11:00 to 15:00 Join Rhoda Fraser for storytelling and a children’s out for the family. £5 adult, £2.50 kids. Booking Bolton Abbey Estate, Skipton BD23 6EX Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre DL8 3TH craft workshop. Children £3. essential. Can you find all the easter eggs hidden in Strid Drop in any time and join the fun. Lots of games (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5) 01729 830416 Wood? Look out for the Easter Bunny who will be and activities about spring time in the National Park, [email protected] handing out free chocolate eggs to all who take get crafty in the woods or follow our trail. Suitable Friday 17 February www.nationaltrust.org.uk part. Free drop in event, normal estate admission for age 5+.