Events for York and Area
| To 27th August 2007 |
Meet the Medieval Wise Woman - The medieval wise woman can help you with health and fortune, with love and life – listen to her remedies and knowledge of all things unusual. Discover real medieval stories and superstitions of these wise women from the past. 10.00 am – 12 noon & 2.00 – 4.00 pm | Clifford's Tower |
| To 31st August 2007 |
Abbey Tours - Join a free tour to discover fascinating facts and stories about the Abbey and monks. 11.00 am, 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm Daily | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| To 31st August 2007 |
A Grand Tour of Studley Royal - A free tour taking in the grand design of the Georgian landscape including Deer Park and Water Garden. Meet at the Visitor Centre. 1.30 pm Daily | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| To 31st August 2007 |
School Holiday Fun – Glorious Glass. 11.00 am – 3.00 pm Free trails and drop in self-led activities in Swanley Grange | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| To 2nd September 2007 |
Ronald Searle - Exhibition Our summer exhibition features the work of one of the world's most popular illustrators – Ronald Searle. Famed for his work for Punch, the drawings for St Trinian's and Molesworth, this is a major selling exhibition featuring works from across the artist's career. Nunnington is the only venue hosting this show in the North. Don't miss it while it is here |
Nunnington Hall |
| To 19th September 2007 |
Sunday Afternoon Band Concerts - Every Sunday, A perfect way to spend a summer day. Enjoy the gardens in the company of some of the best of South Yorkshire's musical brass bands. From 3.00 pm | Brodsworth Hall |
| To 23rd September 2007 |
Painting the Summer: Henri Fantin Latour - a major exhibition brings together for the first time in York, pictures by this popular French 19th century artist. The French artist Henri Fantin-Latour is best known for his paintings of flowers, but he also painted portraits and "subjects of the imagination". Although friendly with many of the Impressionist painters, Fantin-Latour considered himself a Realist and preferred to exhibit at the Salon rather than with the Impressionists. This show bring together pictures from our own collection with loans from the National Gallery, Tate, Victoria & Albert Museum and local galleries to explore his intimate style |
York Art Gallery |
| To 30th September 2007 |
Exhibition - At HOME with the ROYALS - George lll and his offspring were the butt of some of the finest and funniest of the late 18th century drawings. The best known of the Georgian satirists, James Gillray, used his great skill to savage his favourite cast of characters. No other artist could compare with him in terms of his sense of irony, his cultural understanding and the deadly accuracy of his abuse. Over 50 of his best known prints, on loan from local collector Donald Coverdale, are on display | Fairfax House |
| To 1st October 2007 |
Exhibitions in the Gallery - Rural Residency | Ryedale Folk Museum |
| To 21st October 2007 |
Mad Man in the Minster
- In the early hours of 2 February, 1829, fire swept through the east
end of York Minster. Fire fighters and soldiers battled to save the
great cathedral all day, finally extinguishing the fire in the evening. No lives were lost, but the medieval wooden roof, organ and choir stalls were all destroyed. Yet this was no accidental fire; it was deliberately started by a religious fanatic, Jonathan Martin (1778-1838). Mad Man in the Minster traces this tragic part of local history. With pictures selected from York Art Gallery's Works on Paper Collection, this exhibition explores the magnificent cathedral before the fire, the blaze itself and the sad aftermath. Martin's own words from his autobiography and court records of his prosecution guide us through the show, revealing his reasons for the arson |
York Art Gallery |
| To 28th October 2007 |
Contemporary Art - The Memory of Place by Keiko Mukaide. This is the latest commission to create challenging contemporary work within this unique historic space. In The Memory of Place, Keiko responds to her sense of the sadness and emptiness of the space, and to the visual remains of the building's former life, the stained glass, grave covers and carvings. Using fire, water, glass, stone and light, she will transform the interior of the church, creating a spiritual space in which to reflect on the memory of loved ones. Specifically, Keiko will construct a pool of water, which will fill the nave of the church. The water in the pool will flow towards the transept of the church, where a suspended column of glass roads will be dramatically top-lit, suggesting a spiritual path to a higher place. Visitors will be invited to become involved with the installation by lighting a votive candle and floating it on the pool - connecting our modern life with that of our ancestors. In the Japanese religious ceremony, Shoro nagashi, people release lanterns onto a river in mid summer, symbolising their ancestors' spirits ascending to heaven |
York St Mary's |
Future Events and Attractions |
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| 17-21st August 2007 |
Marcher Freemen - A demonstration of domestic life in the early 15th Century | Skipton Castle |
| 18-24th August 2007 |
Whitby Folk Week - This long-standing celebration of the traditional music, dance and song of the British Isles has taken on the trappings of a tradition in its own right. With over 600 events covering workshops, concerts, singarounds, dances, sessions, street entertainment and the extensive ‘fringe’ events that blossom spontaneously, Folk Week is a festival that no lover of real music should miss | Whitby Folk Week |
| 20th August 2007 |
Lunch-time Concert - 'Invitation to the Waltz' - BBC pianist Vincent Billington plays Weber's masterpiece and shows how various great composers have used the Waltz rhythm in different ways | 1.00 St Helen's Church |
| 20th August 2007 |
Eucharist for St Bernard - Ecumenical service in the Abbey. Everyone welcome | 12.00 noon Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| 20-24th August 2007 |
Hands On History Crew – 'Pirate Party!' Hands on activities and crafts for families and children. With a Pirate theme children can learn about the real pirates with dressing up, walking the plank and family games and arts and crafts. From 11.00 am |
Scarborough Castle |
| 20-28th August 2007 |
Cottage Life - a celebration of traditional cooking... come into our cottages and have a try! | Ryedale Folk Museum |
| 21st August 2007 |
'Kings Manor' - Inaccessible and Hidden York Tour. A unique chance to enter parts of York never normally open to the public, to climb turrets, descend into Roman remains, explore secret passageways, crypts, medieval churches and hidden Georgian interiors. The theme for each tour is different. | 10.30 am YorkWalk |
| 21st August 2007 |
Yorkshire Museum Astronomy Events - The Stars - In these talks, astronomer Martin Lunn takes a journey through space looking at the wide variety of stars that make up our galaxy. 11.30 am and 2.00 pm | Yorkshire Museum |
| 21st August 2007 |
'Graveyard, Coffins And Crypt Tour' - Visit the hidden city of the dead; descend to a secret crypt, sample Roman and medieval coffins and visit plague sites | 2.15 pm YorkWalk |
| 21st August 2007 |
Guided tours of the Hall. 1.30 - 3.00 pm | Ormesby Hall |
| 21-23rd August 2007 |
York Races - The Ebor Race Meeting | York Racecourse |
| 21-23rd August 2007 |
The Scarborough Spa Express - Enjoy a great day at Scarborough traveling behind a famous express steam locomotive. Over these three days the trains should be pulled by 6233 "Duchess of Sutherland." This locomotive is one of the Coronation class, designed by William Stanier. Built from 1937 onwards they operated on the rival West Coast line, the London Midland and Scottish Railway, hauling trains from London to the North West and Scotland. One of this class of locomotive achieved 114 mph. The Duchess is in maroon livery. Trains depart from York at 09.44, heading north before we turn off the main line on to the Harrogate branch. This is partially single track and passes through the Yorkshire countryside before reaching Knaresborough, an historic market town. Pulling out of the station we cross the River Nidd, the bridge high above the water and head for Harrogate. Our train picks up customers at both these stations. From Harrogate we make for Leeds, passing through the 2miles, 243 yards Bramhope Tunnel on a steep upward gradient. This will really tax our locomotive and its crew. Heads should turn as we enter the modern, impressive station at Leeds, usually only hosting diesel and electric trains. Our train pauses here to pick up customers and then heads east, through Garforth to Church Fenton joining the four track section to York where we should run at speed. Customers can again join us at York during this stop. Leaving York we take the Scarborough line, immediately crossing the River Ouse with views of the Minster. We should have a fast run across the Vale of York before slowing for the curves to follow the river past Kirkham Abbey. Soon after our train reaches Malton from here continuing through Seamer to Scarborough where there will be ample time to photograph our locomotive before it goes to be serviced. Scarborough is the most popular seaside resort in Yorkshire, and perhaps the whole East Coast. It has everything you'd expect from an established seaside resort, with two stunning bays, the North Bay and South Bay, beaches ideal for children, overlooked by majestic Victorian Hotels such as The Grand, a beautiful esplanade, a Sea Life centre, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, pubs, amusements and restaurants. All too soon it will be time to return to our train leaving at 17.00 with our steam locomotive. Again we should have a fast run back to York and then to Leeds. The train will stop for customers to set down as on the outward journey before completing its day's work back at York. Limited Places. Pre-booking essential |
The Scarborough Spa Express |
| 21-23rd August 2007 |
Royal Horticultural Society PAINTING AND DRAWING workshop - TOWARD THE ABSTRACT – EXPLORING PLANT PATTERN with Tutor: Colin Swinton. This workshop will explore the theme of plant pattern, focusing on the symmetry and design found in plants and flowers. Although the painting approach will be the precise realism of botanical painting, the aim will be toward achieving a more abstracted image. From the geometry of flowers to the wonderful patterns on the bark of some trees, plant pattern will be the main element of our inspiration. This workshop is only suitable for those with some experience of Botanical Painting. 10.00 am - 4.30 pm | Harlow Carr Garden RHS Harlow Carr |
| 21st August - 2nd September 2007 |
"A Whiff of Steam" - subject to confirmation, it is hoped to run a STEAM service in addition to the normal vintage diesel-engine train service. See the web-site or phone for details 08454 50 54 74 | Wensleydale Railway |
| 22nd August 2007 |
'Mansion, Cellar and Priest Hole' - Inaccessible and Hidden York Tour. A unique chance to enter parts of York never normally open to the public, to climb turrets, descend into Roman remains, explore secret passageways, crypts, medieval churches and hidden Georgian interiors. The theme for each tour is different. | 10.30 am YorkWalk |
| 22nd August 2007 |
Yorkshire Museum Astronomy Events - Observe the Sun - Visit the York Observatory and safely observe the Sun our local star. 11.30 am - 2.00 pm | Yorkshire Museum |
| 22nd August 2007 |
York St John University
Open Day - YSJU hold a number of Open Days throughout the year, to give
you a chance to see whether York St John is the right place for you. Choosing where to study can be a difficult decision, so we encourage all our applicants to visit us before making a final choice. You can meet our staff, find out more about our undergraduate degrees, look around our facilities, chat to our current students and generally get a feel for York St John University |
York St John University |
| 22nd August 2007 |
York Art Gallery lunchtime lecture - William Hogarth: The First "Brit" Artist with Rodney Anness. How this artist's extraordinary originality brought a new self-confidence to our native art. 12.30 pm | York Art Gallery |
| 22nd August 2007 |
'Richard lll Trail' - Follow in the footsteps of this much maligned monarch, still revered in York. At the end of the trip, visit the Richard lll Museum and vote on whether or not he really did murder the Princes in the Tower | 2.15 pm YorkWalk |
| 22nd August 2007 |
Royal Horticultural Society - MASTERCLASS DEMONSTRATIONS AND WALKS 2007 - Walk on Herbaceous perennials in the garden - Find out more from one of the RHS experts about how to maximise the impact of your herbaceous perennials, with advice on extending the season, maintenance and division.. These walks and demonstrations are led by experienced members of the gardens staff at Harlow Carr and offer the opportunity to learn more about gardening and gain inspiration for your own garden. They will last 1 – 11/2 hours and will go ahead regardless of the weather, so please come prepared appropriately for the conditions. 2.00 pm | Harlow Carr Garden RHS Harlow Carr |
| 22nd August 2007 |
Deer Walk - Enjoy the view of 500 wild deer in the medieval Deer Park. Meet at the Visitor Centre | 2.00 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| 22nd August 2007 |
Scarborough Jazz @ The Cask present - Sean Hollis Trumpeter and flugelhorn player Sean Hollis is a fluent and exciting player. His influences include Clifford Brown, Lee Morgan and Wynton Marsalis. He encompasses styles ranging from 'New Orleans' to the more modern 'Blue Note' style of the 60's so expect mainly ballads and jazz bop with perhaps a little trad |
The Cask Inn Scarborough Scarborough Jazz |
| 22/23rd August 2007 |
Botanical Illustration Classes with Bridget Gillespie RHS Gold Medallist | Helmsley Walled Garden |
| 22-24th August 2007 |
It's A Monk's Life - Join us for a family tour of the Abbey. Dress in monks' robes and learn about their daily life. £1 plus normal admission for 7s and over. Meet at the Visitor Centre | 2.00 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| 23rd August 2007 |
The Black Swan Folk Club
present - Singer-Songwriter Double Bill: Rachel Dawick plus Liz Ryder.
Two talented but musically contrasting female singer-songwriters. Liz first sang at one of our Young Performer Nights in 2002, when she was but a schoolgirl. She continues to write quietly melodic songs and divides her time between Britain and America. New Zealander Rachel is now based in Scotland but used to live in York and did some excellent floor spots and Folk Day performances as well as being an outstanding city busker! |
8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C. |
| 23rd August 2007 |
Taster Tour - Travel in time to take an overview of the history of this World Heritage Site. Meet at the Visitor Centre | 2.00 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| 23rd August 2007 |
Hog Roast and Castle Hills trip (with vegetarian option). Evening special with Hog Roast at Leeming Bar. Special train runs. See the whole 22 mile route. Special fare applies. BOOKING ESSENTIAL: RING 08454 50 54 74 | Wensleydale Railway |
| 23rd August 2007 |
'An Honorary Yorkshireman.' Written/ directed by Alice Bartlett and Featuring Neil Kent Badapple Theatre re-launch with an exciting new production by award-winning writer/director Alice Bartlett, entitled "An Honorary Yorkshireman". It's an upbeat, charming, touching and funny play based on the life and adventures of the celebrated local hero, James Herriot. The new play focuses on the early years in the career of Herriot, known to millions from film and TV adaptations of his own popular novels, as the young vet finds his professional feet and adopts, and is adopted by, his new spiritual home, in the rural splendour of North Yorkshire |
8.00 pm Dunnington Village Hall 'An Honorary Yorkshireman.' |
| 24th August 2007 |
Thirsk Races | Thirsk Racecourse |
| 24th August 2007 |
Open-Air Theatre - ‘Cry Blue Murder’ – a performance by Heartbreak Productions. A hilarious Agatha Christiesque spoof murder mystery entertainment | 7.30 pm (picnics from 6.30 pm) Kiplin Hall Scorton |
| 24-27th August 2007 |
Polish and Eastern European Market | Parliament Street York Markets |
| 24th August - 15th September 2007 |
York Theatre Royal presents Terms of Endearment. York Theatre Royal is delighted to announce that it will be staging the world premiere of Terms of Endearment prior to a national tour. The play, by Dan Gordon, and based on the novel by Larry McMurtry and the screenplay by James L. Brooks, stars Linda Gray. Renowned for her legendary performance as Sue Ellen in Dallas, Linda stars as the feisty widow, Aurora Greenaway. Terms of Endearment explores the love-hate-love relationship between Aurora, devoted but often opinionated mother, and Emma, her headstrong and often pregnant daughter. Aurora struggles to impose order on her wayward daughter’s chaotic life, she finds her own taking an unexpectedly thrilling turn: she falls deeply in love for the first time in her life. Alas Garrett, once an astronaut now a full time philanderer, seems to be as much a cad as her daughter’s husband. Only when tragedy strikes the family is he revealed as a man of honour |
York Theatre Royal |
| 25th August 2007 |
'Choccy & Sweetie Tour' - York has played a big part in pleasing the sweet tooth. Hear the history of Terrys, Rowntrees & Cravens. See sweets being made, and taste some delicious samples! | 10.30 am & 2.00 pm YorkWalk |
| 25th August 2007 |
York Community Archaeology Project Study Day - Graveyard Surveys at Acaster and Selby with Yvonne Clarke and Jon Kenny. The study day programme for 2007-08 is designed to appeal to a wide range of people interested in studying their local historic landscape. Contact the Community Archaeologist, on 01904 663020 | York Archaeology |
| 25th August 2007 |
Organ Recital by Richard McVeigh, Organ Scholar, York Minster | 7.00 pm Quire York Minster |
| 25th August 2007 |
Malham Show - Malham
Show is held annually in the heart of beautiful Malhamdale, under the
shadow of Malham Cove, this traditional agricultural and family country
show has been taking place for nearly 100 years. Events and attractions take place on the show field all day: with some judging and horse events starting at 9am, main ring events start at 12 noon. Tyke Trial Cyclo Display Vintage Tractors & Historic Vehicles Working Hunter Classes Farmers Market Punch & Judy Falconry 3 Show Cattle Championship Children's Sports & Fancy Dress Steam Organ Dry Stone Walling Handicrafts, Horticultural & Floral Exhibits Art & Photography Exhibits Home-made produce Senior & Junior Fell Race (Start 3pm) Trade stands and On-field Catering Sheep Dog Trail Trailquest - Mountain Bike Orienteering Event Heavy Horse Championship Showjumping Sheep Show Rare Breeds Additional main ring attractions and side stalls |
Malham Show |
| 25th August 2007 |
Wensleydale Show -
Located close to Leyburn, North Yorkshire in the heart of Wensleydale,
The Wensleydale Show is a traditional Dales show with: Cattle, Sheep,
Ponies, Heavy horses, Handicrafts, Vintage Tractors, Cars, Steam
engines, Homecrafts, Flower & vegetable show, Walking stick
competitions, Sheep dog trials, The Tennants Wensleydale Open Quoits
Comp. Plus: Other attractions to be announced including - Richmond Town Pipe and Drums, Leyburn Brass Band, Terrier racing - entries on the day, Simon's miniature Railway - www.1smr.co.uk, Jolly Good productions - Show complimentary Circus Workshop, Childrens fun fair, Bouncy castle, Giant Scalextrix, Brass Band, Circus Workshop and over 100 Trade stands |
Leyburn Wensleydale Show |
| 25th August 2007 |
HORSE PLOUGHING MATCH & COUNTRY CRAFTS – Ploughmen from throughout the country compete in the annual Beamish Ploughing Match. Watch the magnificent heavy horses at work, with traditional harness and ploughs and see the preparations for the ‘Decorated Heavy Horse' class. Explore a fascinating display of horse-powered farm machinery nearby along with country crafts demonstrations of basket, corn dolly and harness making and traditional pole lathing | Beamish Open Air Museum |
| 25th August 2007 |
Up the Garden Path - Guided walks with Ormesby's gardener. 2.00 - 3.30 pm | Ormesby Hall |
| 25th August 2007 |
Open-air Theatre - The Wizard of Oz. 7.00 pm | Nunnington Hall |
| 25/26th August 2007 |
Beverley Races | Beverley Racecourse |
| 25/26th August 2007 |
Lace Making Weekend - See demonstrations of the fascinating skill and intricacy of lace making and an exhibition of exquisite lace work from the Beamish collection. Also lace making demonstrations each Wednesday and Sunday in the Dentist's home from April to end of September | Beamish Open Air Museum |
| 25-27th August 2007 |
Medieval Wise Woman - The medieval wise woman can help you with health and fortune, with love and life - listen to her remedies and knowledge of all things unusual. Discover real medieval stories and superstitions of these wise women from the past. 10.00 am - 12.00 pm & 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm | Clifford's Tower |
| 25-27th August 2007 |
The 7th Art Exhibition and Sale by Poppleton Artists - over 30 artists exhibiting approximately 250 paintings many of which will be available for sale, with proceeds being used to cover maintenance costs of the ancient Tithe Barn. Phone 01904 794789 for details | The Tithe Barn Church Lane Nether Poppleton |
| 25-27th August 2007 |
Sledmere Flower Festival - flowers arranged by the Bishop Burton Flower Club (in support of the NSPCC) | Sledmere House nr Driffield |
| 25-27th August 2007 |
Cawood Craft Festival -
The Festival champions the traditional arts and crafts by way of an
exhibition in All Saints' Church, with stalls and presentations in the
Marquee in the Vicarage Garden and in the Old Boys School. We enlist
any suitable building or space as a venue for our festival. The
Banqueting Hall of Cawood Castle has recently been added to this list,
and at present, houses the personalised history of Cawood by villager,
Tommy Harrison. An alphabetic tour of the Festival to whet your appetite. We have:- Antiques, Brass bands and brilliant beer (at the village pubs), China painting, Classic cars and of course, Cawood Castle. DressMaking and Demonstrations of countless crafts, Etchings based on fairytales, Fretwork, Fine Needlework and a Farmers Market. Greetings Cards, Glass and Garden Furniture, Handmade paper, preserves and boxes. Irish Dancers and Ice Cream as it should be. Jersey dairy products, Knitting by hand and machine. Lace, and lots of it. Mini writing desks, not forgetting needlework. Oil paintings, Organic Vegetables, Photography and Pipers. Quilted cushions and raffle tickets because there's always a prize draw. Sweets for kids of all ages. Tatting, toys and traction engines. Umbrella handles, Victoriana and vegetable soaps. Woodwork, watercolours and Whitby Jet. X is for xylography when working with wood and Y is for Yorkshire interest books. Z is for zero, exactly what we charge for children under 16! |
Cawood Craft Festival |
| 25-27th August 2007 |
Pirates of Land &
Sea - Join us for a spectacular day in the company of
desperate buccaneers and dashing highwaymen. Cannon will fire, horses
will gallop, bosoms will heave, [or swooners will swoon?] and duels
shall be fought. Featuring.at enormous expense - - The roar of cannon fire from our recreated Pirate gun deck! - Enthusiastic performances of "The Highwayman's Petticoat" a mounted melodrama! - Story tellers with stories of bold adventure - of an often true nature - Competent and skilled Musicians! - Children's activities for apprentice robbers. From 11.00 am |
Whitby Abbey |
| 25-27th August 2007 |
Medieval Festival - Step back in time to 1460 when you visit our Medieval Encampment, with authentic cooking, entertaining hourly demonstrations : arms and armour, living history and lots more with the Red Wyvern Society. 11.00 am - 4.00 pm | Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Bedale |
| 25-27th August 2007 |
The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft - East Midlands Weekend | Trolleybus Museum |
| 25-27th August 2007 |
Day out with Thomas at the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway - Yorkshire's Friendly Line welcomes back its favourite visitor Thomas with Sir Topham Hatt, The Fat Controller will be hosting the event that always proves so popular. Thomas and his fellow saddle tank engine Percy are looking forward to their visit to the Railway, which runs between the new award winning Bolton Abbey Station and Embsay Station built in 1888. Here many of Thomas' young friends can visit him on the coal dock to say hello, and maybe give him a piece of coal for his fire | E&BASR |
| 26th August 2007 |
Guided Walking Tour - Butterfly Walk 2 - York Cemetery is a working burial ground. At the same time, it provides opportunities for conservation, education, and informal recreation within a protected environment close to York city centre. Trustees, staff, Friends, and volunteers all work to achieve the right balance between the provision of a community facility and support for the environment. Walk starts at 2.00 pm from The Gatehouse | York Cemetery |
| 26th August 2007 |
Malton White Star Band performing on site | Eden Camp Malton |
| 26th August 2007 |
Birds of Prey and Archery - Meet Harris hawks, owls and other furry friends of Fitzalan Hawks & Ferrets and have a go with the Company of Scorton Archers | 2.00 pm Kiplin Hall Scorton |
| 26th August 2007 |
Open-air concert from the Band Stand on the main lawn - Swinton & District Excelsior Band. Concert commences at 2.00 pm | Burnby Hall Gardens Pocklington |
| 26th August 2007 |
Sunday Afternoon Band Concert - A perfect way to spend a summer day. Enjoy the gardens in the company of some of the best of South Yorkshire's musical brass bands | 3.00 pm Brodsworth Hall |
| 26th August 2007 |
The Wizard of Oz - Heartbreak’s unique interpretation of this classic provides an all-singing, all-dancing performance. Following Dorothy & Co as they make their way along the Yellow Brick Road through a series of hair-raising encounters before arriving at the Emerald City. The cast create this wonderful story and guarantee an exceptional evening of family entertainment. Booking essential - tel 01439 748283. 7.00 pm | Nunnington Hall |
| 26/27th August 2007 |
Rosa Mundi - go back into medieval times as over 30 re-enactors take over the site | Ryedale Folk Museum |
| 26/27th August 2007 |
Music on the Moors Weekend - Live concerts performed at Levisham Station | North Yorkshire Moors Railway |
| 26/27th August 2007 |
Summer Craft Fair - 10:00am - 5:00pm Daily | Duncombe Park Helmsley |
| 26/27th August 2007 |
Victorian Bank Holiday - two trains operating and free travel to those who come in period costume | Tanfield Railway nr Gateshead |
| 26/27th August 2007 |
Family Steam and Kite Weekend - Event open from 10am. House open from 11am Family Day Out Traction engines and Steam engines on display; Motorcycle & Classic Car display; Trade stands and Craft Marquee; Arena parade with full commentary including professional Kite flyer; Children’s fun fair; Entertainment from Pedro's Travelling Show; Opportunity to make your own kite plus Steam Rally included in Grounds ticket | Harewood House |
| 27th August 2007 |
Lunch-time Concert - BBC pianist Vincent Billington is joined by Phillip Mildenhall to play some endearing violin solos including music by Sir Edward Elgar | 1.00 St Helen's Church |
| 27th August 2007 |
Cream tea at Redmire village hall for a local charity. Catch the train to Redmire: village hall is 10 minutes’ walk by field path | Wensleydale Railway |
| 27-30th August 2007 |
The Scarborough Spa Express - Enjoy a great day at Scarborough traveling behind a famous express steam locomotive. Over these three days the trains should be pulled by 30850 "Lord Nelson." Built at Eastleigh (Southampton) in 1926, this Maunsell designed locomotive hauled the Southern Railway's Atlantic Coast Express to Devon and Cornwall, and boat trains taking passengers to the great liners at Southampton Docks. Trains depart from York at 09.44, heading north before we turn off the main line on to the Harrogate branch. This is partially single track and passes through the Yorkshire countryside before reaching Knaresborough, an historic market town. Pulling out of the station we cross the River Nidd, the bridge high above the water and head for Harrogate. Our train picks up customers at both these stations. From Harrogate we make for Leeds, passing through the 2miles, 243 yards Bramhope Tunnel on a steep upward gradient. This will really tax our locomotive and its crew. Heads should turn as we enter the modern, impressive station at Leeds, usually only hosting diesel and electric trains. Our train pauses here to pick up customers and then heads east, through Garforth to Church Fenton joining the four track section to York where we should run at speed. Customers can again join us at York during this stop. Leaving York we take the Scarborough line, immediately crossing the River Ouse with views of the Minster. We should have a fast run across the Vale of York before slowing for the curves to follow the river past Kirkham Abbey. Soon after our train reaches Malton from here continuing through Seamer to Scarborough where there will be ample time to photograph our locomotive before it goes to be serviced. Scarborough is the most popular seaside resort in Yorkshire, and perhaps the whole East Coast. It has everything you'd expect from an established seaside resort, with two stunning bays, the North Bay and South Bay, beaches ideal for children, overlooked by majestic Victorian Hotels such as The Grand, a beautiful esplanade, a Sea Life centre, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, pubs, amusements and restaurants. All too soon it will be time to return to our train leaving at 17.00 with our steam locomotive. Again we should have a fast run back to York and then to Leeds. The train will stop for customers to set down as on the outward journey before completing its day's work back at York. Limited Places. Pre-booking essential |
The Scarborough Spa Express |
| 28th August 2007 |
'Choccy & Sweetie Tour' - York has played a big part in pleasing the sweet tooth. Hear the history of Terrys, Rowntrees & Cravens. See sweets being made, and taste some delicious samples! | 10.30 am & 2.00 pm YorkWalk |
| 28th August 2007 |
Yorkshire Museum Astronomy Events - The Moon - Astronomer Martin Lunn looks at our closest neighbour in space. Discover how it affects the Earth and discuss whether people really did go to the Moon? 11.30 am and 2.00 pm | Yorkshire Museum |
| 28th August 2007 |
FAMILY BIRD WATCH AND
FALCONRY DAY - We are holding a Family Bird Watch and Falconry Day in
the Castle Grounds, run by the Harrogate RSPB and Ben Potter who will
be doing the falconry displays. There will be an area for children to
get involved and learn about birds. The RSPB will take groups around
the Grounds and lake and will have binoculars and telescopes available
for use. There will be falconry displays, both flying and static,
throughout the day and there will be an opportunity for children to
have hands on experience with a selection of raptors including
vultures, eagles and owls. The event begins at 10.00 am and finishes at 4.30 pm. There is no additional charge for visitors once a ticket has been obtained for the Castle and Gardens or Gardens only |
Ripley Castle nr. Harrogate |
| 28th August 2007 |
Guided tours of the Hall. 1.30 - 3.00 pm | Ormesby Hall |
| 28th August 2007 |
Kilnsey Show - The
Dales' foremost agricultural show with livestock, sheep dog trials, dry
stone walling, produce, handicrafts, horticulture, equestrian events,
fell races and harness racing. Food, refreshments and amusements for
all the family You can have a splendid day at Kilnsey Show. Held every year against the magnificent backdrop of Kilnsey Crag, the show has been a showcase for the Dales farming community for over a hundred years. It is one of the larger agricultural shows in the North of England and it attracts visitors from throughout the Dales and way beyond. Entry classes cater for a wide range of sheep and cattle breeds, and the show provides an excellent opportunity for those unfamiliar with hill farming to find out about the skills and problems of the hill farmer and to trace their food from field to plate. There's more than just livestock and the usual range of produce, craft and trade stands. Horse riding events, sheep dog trials and vintage tractor displays amongst other attractions ensure there is interest for all types of visitor. By mid afternoon when these events are over, the show catches second wind and moves into its sports programme where interest centres mainly but not exclusively on fell racing, a traditional sport which Kilnsey has done much to sustain. After this, at around 4.30pm comes harness racing, giving the chance for many visitors to see for the first time an exciting brand of horse racing which adds colour and drama to the final stages of the show and also offers the opportunity to win a few pounds. It's a very full day's activity which opens to visitors at 9.00am and goes on till 7.00pm with plenty of food, drink and bargains at over 100 trade stalls. More than this, it is the best place to see the working face of the Dales and get some idea of what hill farming is all about while at the same time having a first class day out. The showground is some 12 miles N of Skipton on B 6160 |
Upper Wharfedale Kilnsey Show |
| 28-31st August 2007 |
Hands On History Crew – 'Robin Hood Revels' Hands on activities and crafts for families and children. With a Robin Hood theme children can learn about the legend of Robin Hood with storytelling and family games and arts and crafts. From 11.00 am |
Scarborough Castle |
| 29th August 2007 |
Yorkshire Museum Astronomy Events - Observe the Sun - Visit the York Observatory and safely observe the Sun our local star. 11.30 am - 2.00 pm | Yorkshire Museum |
| 29th August 2007 |
York Art Gallery lunchtime lecture - A Mystery Tour with Monica Nelson. Monica's tours are always a delight, and you may be sure that all will be revealed by one o'clock. 12.30 pm | York Art Gallery |
| 29th August 2007 |
95th Annual Reeth Show -
A traditional dales show in picturesque surroundings, Reeth Show in
Swaledale, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, is a great day out for
the whole family, with entertainments, trade stands and a chance to see
some of the best livestock on display. A real treat for everyone,
whether you live in the area or are here on holiday. Reeth Showground is situated just below Reeth, on the B6270 |
Reeth Show |
| 29th August 2007 |
Catterick Races | Catterick Racecourse |
| 29th August 2007 |
Scarborough Jazz @ The Cask present - Joel Purnell Joel Purnell's hard-hitting, lyrical style has made him one of the most sought after musicians and jazz educators of the moment. He is renowned for his innovation and mastery of the saxophone. With a relentless drive and an awesome technique Joel's total command of the instrument captivates and enthrals festival, club and theatre audiences throughout Europe |
The Cask Inn Scarborough Scarborough Jazz |
| 29-31st August 2007 |
SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK The Lord Chamberlain’s Men Present ROMEO AND JULIET by William Shakespeare. Directed by the Royal Shakespeare Company’s award-winning female director Lucy Pitman-Wallace. Young lovers battle fate and family in this epic tale of tragedy and passion. The world’s most famous love story brought to life in the first all-male professional production in nearly four-hundred years is certain not to disappoint. The most acclaimed outdoor theatre company of the moment. Shakespeare’s original troupe reborn for the twenty-first century. ‘A must-see company.’ BBC |
7.30 pm Performed outdoors at - Yorkshire Museum Gardens Tickets only from York Theatre Royal |
| 29-31st August 2007 |
It's A Monk's Life - Join us for a family tour of the Abbey. Dress in monks' robes and learn about their daily life. £1 plus normal admission for 7s and over. Meet at the Visitor Centre | 2.00 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| 30th August 2007 |
Illustrated Talk - Behind the Scenes at the Museum - Antiquarian specialist, Peter Miller, of Ken Spelman booksellers in Micklegate, has selected an eclectic mix of books from the Fairfax House collection to talk about. His choice ranges from rare 17th century journals of travels through Russia and the Far East, to John Carr's own copy of Gibbs Architecture (with some annotations and inserts). 7.00 pm | Fairfax House |
| 30th August 2007 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present - Jake Thackray Night with John Teesdale, Kevin Loughran & John Watterson. Three local singers who share a passion for Jake’s wonderful songs An evening of gems from the pen of the late Mr Thackray, courtesy of three local singers who share a passion for the work of this unique bard. Occasionally serious, mostly hilarious, and full of brilliant ideas and imagery, Jake's songs are enjoying a very welcome resurgence |
8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C. |
| 31st August 2007 |
House Concert - Louise
Cairns & Ben Arthur - Louise Cairns: her diverse career began as a
classical musician performing at the Edinburgh Festival and throughout
Germany, singing with the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra. Her later
progression to the worlds of pop, blues and jazz has seen her work with
some of the biggest artists, record labels, studios (including Abbey
Road) and promoters in the UK. Ben Arthur: "the looks and hooks of John Mayer (Rolling Stone)." A wonderful young American guitarist - with bits and pieces of John Lennon's cheeky fatalism, Beck's homespun experiments, the earnestness of Kurt Cobain, Jeff Tweedy's seductive psychedelia, and the exoticism of David Bowie |
House Concerts |
| 31st August 2007 |
Royal Horticultural Society event - Kitchen Garden – harvest. All day event for everyone interest in growing or eating veg - walks, talks, demonstrations and drop-in family activities. 10.00 am - 4.00 pm | Harlow Carr Garden RHS Harlow Carr |
| 31st August 2007 |
Iggy Pop & The Stooges - Do you have a Lust for Life? A really exciting line up featuring Iggy Pop and The Stooges, Idlewild, The Sunshine Underground, Sons and Daughters, and The Horrors. Performing on the North Front in the glorious grounds of Harewood |
Harewood House |
| 31st August - 2nd September 2007 |
Great Northern Antiques Fair - over 400 stands offering all types of antiques and collectables. Phone 01775 767400 for details | Harrogate Show Ground |
| 1st September 2007 |
Mini Farmers' Market - The main principle of the farmers market is that it is local producers selling fresh quality produce direct to local consumers in an atmosphere which promotes dialogue and understanding of food production including environmental and welfare standards. This cuts down food miles and puts money back into the local economy rather than imported goods | York Auction Centre Murton Farmers' Market |
| 1st September 2007 |
The Cumbrian Mountain
Express - From York through the Aire Valley then over the Settle &
Carlisle Line. Spend time in either Carlisle or Appleby. This train should be pulled by 30850 "Lord Nelson". Built at Eastleigh (Southampton) in 1926, this Maunsell designed locomotive hauled the Southern Railway's Atlantic Coast Express boat trains taking passengers to the great liners at Southampton Docks. Our train will set out from York just before 10.00 and, taking the route for Leeds, quickly attain high speeds on the level, straight stretch to Church Fenton. Here our train takes the Leeds route and soon arrives to pick up customers. For those in premier dining a full breakfast will be served as customers board the train. From Leeds the distance to Carlisle is 113 miles with scarcely a level mile. Our train will follow the Aire Valley, calling to pick up more customers at Shipley, Keighley and Skipton in the Yorkshire Dales, very pleasant countryside. After taking water we come to Settle Junction to begin one of the most arduous climbs in the country of 15 miles mainly at 1 in 100. It will really test our locomotive and we shall hear and see it working very hard. The climb includes passing over the famous Ribblehead Viaduct, high above the valley floor, and finishes at Blea Moor Tunnel, with views of Penyghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. From the tunnel we run high above valleys, over bridges, through tunnels and the highest station in England, Dent, until the final climb to Ais Gill Summit at 1,169 feet above sea level. Our train now passes high above the valley at Mallerstang dropping down through Kirkby Stephen to Appleby where our locomotive takes water. Customers are able to leave the train and spend the afternoon here. Appleby is well known for its historic buildings and compact location within a loop of the River Eden. It has a castle and a market square with interesting little shops. For those continuing to Carlisle it is a downhill run through the Eden Valley arriving at 14.25. We will have over two hours in Carlisle allowing us the opportunity to visit this border city perhaps to explore the castle, the cathedral, the museum or the shops and have a drink or a meal. On departure there is an almost continuous climb for 48 miles back up to Ais Gill at gradients as steep as 1 in 100. On the way our locomotive will take water at Appleby and pick up any customers that have spent the afternoon there. From Ais Gill our locomotive can take a breather as it rushes down the hill we pounded up earlier. After stopping for water our train continues to our setting down points at Skipton, Keighley, Shipley and Leeds, then to York arriving back about 21.20. Limited Places. Pre-booking essential |
The Cumbrian Mountain Express |
| 1st September 2007 |
Organ Recital by James Lancelot, Durham Cathedral | 7.00 pm Quire York Minster |
| 1st September 2007 |
Guided Walking Tour - Moth Night - York Cemetery is a working burial ground. At the same time, it provides opportunities for conservation, education, and informal recreation within a protected environment close to York city centre. Trustees, staff, Friends, and volunteers all work to achieve the right balance between the provision of a community facility and support for the environment. Walk starts at 8.00 pm from The Gatehouse | York Cemetery |
| 1st September 2007 |
Green Day - Helmsley Walled Garden in conjunction with the Vine House Café will be holding a Green Day. This is a day to raise awareness of green, environmental and ethical issues. Also includes Information stalls, Workshops, Children’s activities, Food and drink, Local produce, Green shopping and Entertainment. 10.30 am to 5.00 pm | Helmsley Walled Garden |
| 1st September 2007 |
Hands on History Seminars - Mail armour seminar. Mail was invented by the Celts and spread across Europe in antiquity to become the most popular form of metallic body armour for over a millennium. Replaced by plate armour in Europe during the Middle ages, it went on to have a long and distinctive role on the battlefields of Asia and Africa. This course will give students a chance to handle mail of a wide variety of different dates and origins, and gain some understanding of the history and technology of this fascinating material. 10.00 am - 4.00 pm |
Royal Armouries Leeds |
| 1st September 2007 |
Kildale Agricultural and Horticultural Show | Village Hall Field, Kildale Kildale Show |
| 1st September 2007 |
Members Day - An opportunity, especially for National Trust members, to find out a little more about how the Hall is managed while getting a chance to take a peak behind the scenes. Booking essential 01439 748283. 10.30 am - 12.00 pm | Nunnington Hall |
| 1st September 2007 |
Special Two Railways Tour - Event with Settle & Carlisle Railway. Programme includes travel on both the Wensleydale Railway and the Settle-Carlisle line, connecting transport, lunch at the Station Inn, Ribblehead and visit to the Ribblehead Visitor Centre and weather station. Travel out on 10.35 train from Leeming Bar station; return on additional late train 17.35 from Redmire station. BOOKING ESSENTIAL: RING 08454 50 54 74 | Wensleydale Railway |
| 1st September 2007 |
Proms spectacular with
original WW2 Spitfire display - Open- air picnic style classical
concert featuring the English National Orchestra. This performance gets off to a flying start with a breathtaking choreographed display to music by an original WW2 Spitfire, whilst conductor Jae Alexander leads the English National Orchestra through a programme of popular classics, film themes and all the favourites associated with “Last Night Of The Proms”. The evening ends with a dramatic fireworks finale to accompany the flag-waving frenzy of Rule Britannia and Land of Hope & Glory. A truly extraordinary ‘best of British’ experience. So be sure to book your tickets early as this promises to be the ‘must see’ event in the region! Open air picnic style - please bring your own lightweight seating. Audience should come prepared for wet weather |
Harewood House |
| 1/2nd September 2007 |
Children's Fayre - Toys, Sweets and Games Galore | Parliament Street York Markets |
| 1/2nd September 2007 |
Festival on the Moor - A celebration of North Yorkshire life through song, dance, poetry and more... a cracking event last year, now over 2 days | Ryedale Folk Museum |
| 1/2nd September 2007 |
Robin Hood - Meet Robin Hood and discover how he became such a notorious outlaw with a trio of costumed experts. Enjoy spectacular displays of medieval falconry with our expert costumed duo, Raphael Falconry and have a go archery with our own forest bowmen. From 11.00 am | Scarborough Castle |
| 1st - 30th September 2007 |
Abbey Tours - Join a free tour to discover fascinating facts and stories about the Abbey and monks. 11.00 am, 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm Daily | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| 1st - 30th September 2007 |
A Grand Tour of Studley Royal - A free tour taking in the grand design of the Georgian landscape including Deer Park and Water Garden. Meet at the Visitor Centre. 1.30 pm Daily | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| 2nd September 2007 |
'Richard lll Trail' - Follow in the footsteps of this much maligned monarch, still revered in York. At the end of the trip, visit the Richard lll Museum and vote on whether or not he really did murder the Princes in the Tower | 10.30 am YorkWalk |
| 2nd September 2007 |
'Jewish Heritage Trail' | 2.15 pm YorkWalk |
| 2nd September 2007 |
Allied Services Commemoration Day - the annual veterans reunion and Allied Forces celebration. Service, Parade and Sunset Ceremonies. Historic aircraft flypasts, Cadet Drills and Displays, Living History diorama's | Yorkshire Air Museum |
| 2nd September 2007 |
All Services Veterans Remembrance Parade & Service and Yorvik Morris Minor Car Club | Eden Camp Malton |
| 2nd September 2007 |
Red Cross Car Boot Sale | Sledmere House nr Driffield |
| 2nd September 2007 |
Autumn Plant Fair - Around 30 specialist nurseries & growers selling rare and unusual plants with the emphasis on Autumn colour plus garden miscellany. 10.00 am - 4.00 pm | Newby Hall |
| 2nd September 2007 |
St Mary's Evensong - Ecumenical service St Mary's Church. Everyone welcome | 3.00 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| 2nd September 2007 |
Sunday Afternoon Band Concert - A perfect way to spend a summer day. Enjoy the gardens in the company of some of the best of South Yorkshire's musical brass bands | 3.00 pm Brodsworth Hall |
| 3rd September 2007 |
Decorative Arts Tour - Marquetry and Parquetry Furniture - Dick Reid, carver and sculptor to the Royal Household, offers us an insight into the technique of floral and seaweed marquetry, oyster-cut veneering and inlaying. Dick's special tour highlights some of the outstanding pieces on display at Fairfax House. 7.00 pm | Fairfax House |
| 5th September 2007 |
York Races | York Racecourse |
| 6th September 2007 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present - Shona Kipling & Damien O’Kane Last year's Box On CD confirmed the burgeoning talent of this young duo and they were duly nominated for the BBC's 2007 Horizon Award for most promising folk act. Traditional and original music from Shona on accordion and Damien on banjo, guitar and vocals. “Two instrumentalists at the top of their game, one of whom also happens to be one of the finest singers around” says Jon Boden |
8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C. |
| 6th September 2007 |
Guided walk from Leyburn station to Redmire (11.50 am) Walks are moderately strenuous and last 3-4 hours, ending in either Redmire or Leyburn, from where you can catch a train back to your starting point. We typically cover 5-6 miles and suitable clothing and footwear is essential. Please bring your own refreshments, especially drinks. Depending on the route and timings, there may also be the opportunity to visit Bolton Castle Tea room (closed during the winter), the Old Town Hall Tea room in Redmire or cafés in Leyburn. Leyburn station teabar is open on all train running days |
Wensleydale Railway |
| 6th September 2007 |
Upstairs Downstairs Tour - Explore Hidden Nostell with this behind-the-scenes tour of the House. See the unrestored servants quarters and the stones and beams of the original Priory. Booking Essential. 12.30 pm | Nostell Priory |
| 7th September 2007 |
York Astronomical Society lecture - "New Season Kick-off meeting" - Presented by the YAS committee and guests. It has become a tradition now that the first meeting to be held after the Summer break is a special "New Season kick-off meeting", and as such is aimed at beginners and seasoned observers a like. We will be hosting 6 short presentations, lasting 10 to 15 minute each, covering different aspects of astronomy or observing. Details to be added closer to the time. All are welcome |
8.00 pm Denham Room Priory Street Centre Y.A.S. |
| 7th September 2007 |
House Concert - Emily
Maguire - Emily Maguire is an independent English singer-songwriter
whose strong, thought-provoking lyrics and “the kind of vocals that will melt your stereo”
[Scene Magazine] have won her fans across the globe... fed up with grey
skies and concrete, she gave up her flat in London for a shack in the
Australian bush where she recorded and released her debut album ‘Stranger Place’ to critical acclaim by the Australian media. Combining “wisdom, hard-hitting social commentary and beautiful poetry” (Tsunami Magazine), 'Stranger Place' was ABC Radio ‘Album of the Week’ across 2 states. The first track ‘The Real World’ secured her an invitation to perform at the 2005 Singer-Songwriter Festival at The Borderline in London, where she opened for David Bowie’s renowned bassist Gail Ann Dorsey. She made such an impression that promoter Barry Everitt booked her for 2 more gigs on the spot and after she returned to Australia, he wrote on the venue website: “There is always a place for her on our stage. Her superb songs have grown on all who have seen her and we need her back soon.” Following a nationwide UK tour in May 2008, Emily returned to Australia to record a new album 'Keep Walking' with bass player Christian Dunham and drummer Shane Nesic. The title track‘Keep Walking’ is currently on the national ABC Radio playlist in Australia |
House Concerts |
| 7th September 2007 |
Lunchtime Lectures - Roseberry Topping. 12 noon - 12.40 pm. The lecture will be followed by a guided tour | Ormesby Hall |
| 8th September 2007 |
York St John University
Open Day - YSJU hold a number of Open Days throughout the year, to give
you a chance to see whether York St John is the right place for you. Choosing where to study can be a difficult decision, so we encourage all our applicants to visit us before making a final choice. You can meet our staff, find out more about our undergraduate degrees, look around our facilities, chat to our current students and generally get a feel for York St John University |
York St John University |
| 4th August 2007 |
The Hadrian - From
Nottingham through the Tyne Valley then over the Settle and Carlisle
line. Steam Haulage behind 60019 "Bittern" from York - Carlisle - York
This train should be pulled by 60019 "Bittern" from York to Carlisle and back to York again. A streamlined locomotive, designed by Sir Nigel Gresley for the LNER, belonging to the A4 class and sister to the famous Mallard, holder of the world speed record for steam locomotives at 126 mph. Built in 1937 at Doncaster. Whilst you are in York, you can see Mallard in the National Railway Museum, adjacent to the station. Our train departs Nottingham and calls to pick up customers at Chesterfield, Sheffield, Doncaster and York where our diesel will be replaced by 60019 Bittern. From York, we should have a fast run to pass through Northallerton, Darlington and Durham with the splendid views from the train of its cathedral by the River Wear. Our train will stop for water on the outskirts of Newcastle before proceeding through the picturesque Tyne Valley to Hexham and Haltwhistle and on to Carlisle. We stay here two hours giving the opportunity to visit this border city perhaps to see the castle, the cathedral or the museum, or visit the shops and have a drink. We set off on the Settle and Carlisle line, probably the most well known and beautiful stretch of railway line in the country. The 48 mile climb begins soon after leaving Carlisle, and includes a nine mile stretch at 1 in 100. Our train stops to take water at Appleby. Leaving here we pass Kirkby Stephen and reach the highest railway summit in England, Ais Gill at 1,169 feet above sea level. We pass over high viaducts, including the famous Ribblehead, through tunnels and see Penyghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. The views of mountains and valleys are superb. We should have a fast run out of the hills, to Settle, and then continue through the Aire Valley to Leeds and on to York. Here Bittern will be exchanged for a diesel to return us to Nottingham calling at the same stations as outwards. Limited Places. Pre-booking essential |
The Hadrian |
| 8th September 2007 |
The Western Front Association lecture by Rob Burkett. "Haigs Toothache." Rob will describe the birth and development of plastic surgery through the treatment of facial injuries during the Great War | 2.30 pm Phoenix Block York St John University College WFA - Yorks. Branch |
| 8th September 2007 |
Organ Recital by John Scott Whiteley, York Minster | 7.00 pm Quire York Minster |
| 8th September 2007 |
Civic Trust Free Access Day - Ancient & Medieval Finds Day; experts will help to identify any finds you can bring along | Beck Isle Museum Pickering |
| 8th September 2007 |
Lancashire Hot-Pot walk and lunch: guided walk from Leyburn station (11.50 am). BOOKING ESSENTIAL: RING 08454 50 54 74 Walks are moderately strenuous and last 3-4 hours, ending in either Redmire or Leyburn, from where you can catch a train back to your starting point. We typically cover 5-6 miles and suitable clothing and footwear is essential. Please bring your own refreshments, especially drinks. Depending on the route and timings, there may also be the opportunity to visit Bolton Castle Tea room (closed during the winter), the Old Town Hall Tea room in Redmire or cafés in Leyburn. Leyburn station teabar is open on all train running days |
Wensleydale Railway |
| 8th September 2007 |
Thirsk Races | Thirsk Racecourse |
| 8th September 2007 |
Drive in Movie - GREASE. Drive in Movie to be shown on Harewood's exclusive Showfield. The movies audio will be broadcast via FM radio, frequency to be announced on the night. Cars should have a working FM radio, alternatively soundtrack can also be picked up on any suitable radio with FM band |
Harewood House |
| 8/9th September 2007 |
York Festival of
Traditional Dance - York’s own Ebor Morris, in conjunction with City of
York Council and other local teams invite a rich variety of traditional
dance sides from all over the country to join in a non-competitive
celebration of the diversity of ritual dancing. The Festival occupies the first weekend of September. The Saturday begins with a colourful dance procession from the Guildhall to Parliament Square, before the teams separate to dance on site, in King’s Square and St Sampson’s Square throughout the day before a final grand show in front of dignitaries. The Sunday dancing is less formal, taking place in St Sampson’s and King’s Square on the Sunday morning. Over the years we have had representatives of all the leading traditional team styles: the stick and hanky Morris of the Cotswolds, the large clog-stepping sides of the North West, the intricate weaving Yorkshire Longsword, the country-dance like East Anglian Molly, the bizarre costumes and disguises of Welsh border Morris and the swift interlacing of Northumbrian Rapper sword |
York City centre York Festival of Traditional Dance |
| 8/9th September 2007 |
1940's Weekend | Lincolshire Wolds Railway |
| 8/9th September 2007 |
Botanical Illustration Classes with Bridget Gillespie RHS Gold Medallist | Helmsley Walled Garden |
| 8/9th September 2007 |
Thomas Weekend - A great family day out with Thomas and friends | North Yorkshire Moors Railway |
| 8/9th September 2007 |
The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft - Trolleyday | Trolleybus Museum |
| 8/9th September 2007 |
PRIZE LEEK SHOW - A traditional leek, vegetable and flower show in the appropriate setting of The Colliery Village. Local gardeners exhibit home grown produce and there's the customary grand auction to close the Event | Beamish Open Air Museum |
| 8-16th September 2007 |
St Agatha's Trust - Exhibition of Embroidery | York Minster |
| 9th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007
- Did you know that monkeys once roamed all over England and that
global warming might mean we see them do so again? Have you ever
wondered where the human capacity for creating and appreciating art
came from? What will the implications be for society if teleportation
and human cloning ever become a scientific reality? Trip - YORKSHIRE HISTORIC ABBEY FIELDTRIP. This coach trip will take in visits to several historic abbeys in Yorkshire to examine how these sites were situated within the wider landscape, their fall from grace and their ultimate preservation. Leaves 09.30; returns 18.00 hrs |
BA Festival of Science |
| 9th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007
- Did you know that monkeys once roamed all over England and that
global warming might mean we see them do so again? Have you ever
wondered where the human capacity for creating and appreciating art
came from? What will the implications be for society if teleportation
and human cloning ever become a scientific reality? Event - 'BRILLIANT NOISE'. Described as "like seeing the creation of the Universe", these images show raw footage of the Sun captured by space satellites by artists Ruth Jarman and Joe Gerhardt who spent five months on an Arts Council England international fellowship at NASA's space sciences laboratory at UC Berkeley, California. They will give an insight into their fellowship experiences and will present three moving image works which they have made since their return. Space scientist Chris Davis from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), will reveal the science behind Semiconductor's solar archive film Brilliant Noise. He will also discuss the current NASA mission STEREO, the first dual satellite mission to capture solar emissions in stereo. 2.00 - 3.30 pm |
City Screen Cinema BA Festival of Science |
| 9th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007
- Did you know that monkeys once roamed all over England and that
global warming might mean we see them do so again? Have you ever
wondered where the human capacity for creating and appreciating art
came from? What will the implications be for society if teleportation
and human cloning ever become a scientific reality? Theatre - "Salt of the Earth". “Salt of the Earth” is a new play by Carol Clewlow inspired by the research of Newcastle University’s Professor Tanja Pless Mulloli. The play is set in a public meeting where the potential closure of local allotments polluted with lead, is being discussed. Passionate opinions are voiced on all sides of the discussion to try and get to the truth of the matter, but whose view and whose facts are the ones to be trusted? “Salt of the Earth” offers new perspectives on the problems of information sharing on pollution and will stimulate informative debate in an entertaining, humorous and creative forum. 4.00 - 5.00 pm |
CETL Building, York St John University BA Festival of Science |
| 9th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007
- Did you know that monkeys once roamed all over England and that
global warming might mean we see them do so again? Have you ever
wondered where the human capacity for creating and appreciating art
came from? What will the implications be for society if teleportation
and human cloning ever become a scientific reality? Event - SCIENCE TRAIL TOUR. Discover how York has been built on science and technology over its 2000 year history, exploring some of its scientific heritage with this city centre guided tour starting at the medieval Monk Bar and finishing at the modern Yorkshire Wheel. 4.00 - 6.00 pm |
Monk Bar BA Festival of Science |
| 9th September 2007 |
York Races | York Racecourse |
| 9th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007
- Did you know that monkeys once roamed all over England and that
global warming might mean we see them do so again? Have you ever
wondered where the human capacity for creating and appreciating art
came from? What will the implications be for society if teleportation
and human cloning ever become a scientific reality? Theatre - "NICK ARNOLD'S HORRIBLE SCIENCE SHOW". Join best-selling author Nick Arnold for this action-packed event containing the best bits from the Horrible Science series; gruesome facts, curious quizzes and revolting experiments. An unmissable event celebrating the festival and The Big Wild Read. 6.00 - 7.00 pm |
York Theatre Royal BA Festival of Science |
| 9th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007
- Did you know that monkeys once roamed all over England and that
global warming might mean we see them do so again? Have you ever
wondered where the human capacity for creating and appreciating art
came from? What will the implications be for society if teleportation
and human cloning ever become a scientific reality? Event - 'SOUTH' - SIR ERNEST SHACKLETON'S GLORIOUS EPIC OF THE ANTARCTIC Frank Hurley’s story of the legendary 1914-1916 Antarctic exploration mission of Sir Ernest Shackleton. The Endurance with its cargo of men, scientific equipment and dog teams broke through pack ice and rode the worsening weather until ultimately getting trapped by the frozen wastes. The ship, sealed in the ice, finally broke up and sank, and while 22 men and 70 dogs waited for rescue on Elephant Island, Shackleton mounted one of the most extraordinary rescue missions in polar history, taking a crew of five men aboard a 20-foot lifeboat an astonishing 800 miles to South Georgia Island to find help and a ship to bring back his men. As well as documenting the expedition and the daily lives of the crew, Hurley, a professional photographer hired by Shackleton to document the trip, captured some extraordinary wildlife footage as well the other-worldly grandeur of the Polar landscape |
City Screen Cinema BA Festival of Science |
| 9th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007
- Did you know that monkeys once roamed all over England and that
global warming might mean we see them do so again? Have you ever
wondered where the human capacity for creating and appreciating art
came from? What will the implications be for society if teleportation
and human cloning ever become a scientific reality? Theatre - "PROFESSOR ROBERT WINSTON - THE MAN, THE MEDIA AND MAKING BABIES". Robert Winston talks to writer and broadcaster Sue Nelson about his life and work as one of the UK's top fertility experts. 8.00 - 9.00 pm |
York Theatre Royal BA Festival of Science |
| 9th September 2007 |
Excursion to Hardraw Scar Brass Band Festival: catch Early Bird train (08.35 from Leeming Bar) with bus connection from Redmire to Hardraw and back. Additional train from Redmire after the Festival ends. BOOKING ESSENTIAL: RING 08454 50 54 74 | Wensleydale Railway |
| 9th September 2007 |
Mass gathering of military veterans and associated civilian organisations who have served in or alongside HM Forces over the last 100 years. This event attracts in excess of 1,000 veterans. Plus Palestine Veterans Reunion | Eden Camp Malton |
| 9th September 2007 |
Rare & Unusual Plant Fair - Wander around the fantastic variety of rare and unusual plants - something for everyone's garden. 10.00 am - 4.00 pm | Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Bedale |
| 9th September 2007 |
Royal Horticultural Society event - Autumn Plant Fair - Specialist nurseries providing a fantastic late summer selection – not to be missed! In conjunction with the NCCPG, with plant advice available from RHS staff 10.00 am - 4.00 pm | Harlow Carr Garden RHS Harlow Carr |
| 9th September 2007 |
Alvis Rally - The Alvis is a truly classic car which due to its price never really hit the mainstream market. These cars were built with nothing but quality in mind so come and admire the appearance and finish that is well above that of your average car. A must do day for car enthusiasts | Harewood House |
| 9th September 2007 |
Harvest Festival – Colourful displays of fruit, vegetables and flowers fill the Village Chapel for the Harvest Festival and a Methodist choir leads the harvest hymn singing | Beamish Open Air Museum |
| 9th September 2007 |
Open-air concert from the Band Stand on the main lawn - York Concert Band. Concert commences at 2.00 pm | Burnby Hall Gardens Pocklington |
| 9th September 2007 |
Sunday Afternoon Band Concert - A perfect way to spend a summer day. Enjoy the gardens in the company of some of the best of South Yorkshire's musical brass bands | 3.00 pm Brodsworth Hall |
| 9-15th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007
- Did you know that monkeys once roamed all over England and that
global warming might mean we see them do so again? Have you ever
wondered where the human capacity for creating and appreciating art
came from? What will the implications be for society if teleportation
and human cloning ever become a scientific reality? Exhibition - GLASS AND STONE EXHIBITION. From early medical texts and recipe books to atlases, treaties and notebooks, this exhibition will showcase unique and rare items from scientific development over seven hundred years |
Lady Chapel York Minster BA Festival of Science |
| 9-15th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007
- Did you know that monkeys once roamed all over England and that
global warming might mean we see them do so again? Have you ever
wondered where the human capacity for creating and appreciating art
came from? What will the implications be for society if teleportation
and human cloning ever become a scientific reality? Exhibition - SCIENCE INTO ART - ART INTO SCIENCE. Human progress and scientific advance is best exemplified by liquid crystals which impact our daily lives in a variety of ways; from the soap we use to the mobile phones and laptop computers we communicate with. Working with York Minster, we have produced a stunning set of digital images and sculptures based on liquid crystals |
York Minster BA Festival of Science |
| 9-15th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007
- Did you know that monkeys once roamed all over England and that
global warming might mean we see them do so again? Have you ever
wondered where the human capacity for creating and appreciating art
came from? What will the implications be for society if teleportation
and human cloning ever become a scientific reality? Exhibition - NATURAL HISTORY OF THE ABBEY. This is an exhibition which considers the flora and fauna of St Mary's Abbey in Museum Gardens. Looking at the animals and plants that will have inhabited the Abbey when it was a working monastery in the 12th century and comparing it to today and all the creatures that call the ruins their home |
The Yorkshire Museum BA Festival of Science |
| 9-15th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007
- Did you know that monkeys once roamed all over England and that
global warming might mean we see them do so again? Have you ever
wondered where the human capacity for creating and appreciating art
came from? What will the implications be for society if teleportation
and human cloning ever become a scientific reality? Exhibition - YORK OBSERVATORY OPEN DAYS. The York Observatory will be open for visitors to walk round and find out all about over 250 years of Astronomy in York. Viewing the original telescope and other instruments made by the world renowned Thomas Cooke of York will make this a fascinating visit |
The Observatory The Yorkshire Museum Gradens BA Festival of Science |
| 9-15th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007
- Did you know that monkeys once roamed all over England and that
global warming might mean we see them do so again? Have you ever
wondered where the human capacity for creating and appreciating art
came from? What will the implications be for society if teleportation
and human cloning ever become a scientific reality? Exhibition - FINGERPRINTS OF TIME. From the oldest of objects to the Middlesbrough meteorite to yesterday's newspaper, everything has imprinted within it the date it was made - sometimes you can see it, other times you need scientific tools to interpret the hidden code. The exhibition considers the concept of time and its significance to our and other cultures, recording time and reading time. It is hands-on, allowing visitors to explore and investigate for themselves how we discover the age of objects and the impact that has on our understanding of life and the world we live in |
The Yorkshire Museum BA Festival of Science |
| 9-15th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007
- Did you know that monkeys once roamed all over England and that
global warming might mean we see them do so again? Have you ever
wondered where the human capacity for creating and appreciating art
came from? What will the implications be for society if teleportation
and human cloning ever become a scientific reality? Exhibition - WILLETT & PATTESON'S AMAZING CAMERA OBSCURA. The camera obscura is a living demonstration of the properties of light. With no electrical intervention, just the natural manipulation of light, wonderful displays of outside scenes are projected into the booth. A technology popular one hundred years ago still proves to be a magical experience for people of all ages |
Marquee in Parliament Street BA Festival of Science |
| 9-15th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007
- Did you know that monkeys once roamed all over England and that
global warming might mean we see them do so again? Have you ever
wondered where the human capacity for creating and appreciating art
came from? What will the implications be for society if teleportation
and human cloning ever become a scientific reality? Exhibition - COMMUNICATIONS ON THE MOVE. Human progress and scientific advance is best exemplified by liquid crystals which impact our daily lives in a variety of ways; from the soap we use to the mobile phones and laptop computers we communicate with. Working with the National Railway Museum, we have produced a set of images showing the use and impact of liquid crystals on a standard train journey |
National Railway Museum BA Festival of Science |
| 9-15th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007
- Did you know that monkeys once roamed all over England and that
global warming might mean we see them do so again? Have you ever
wondered where the human capacity for creating and appreciating art
came from? What will the implications be for society if teleportation
and human cloning ever become a scientific reality? Exhibition - CHRIS WATSON'S 'THE SOUND OF SANCTUARY'. Tropical rain forests hold a special place in our imaginations. They sustain myriad life forms yet retain a mysterious sense of presence. A place of marvels where we sometimes fear to tread. Chris Watson, one of the world's greatest sound artists and sound recordists has produced, in real time, 'The Sound of Sanctuary', re-creating the sounds and atmosphere to be experienced at sunrise in the Amber Mountain rain forest of Northern Madagascar within the beautiful acoustics of Holy Trinity church at Goodramgate. This will be a contemplative installation which combines some of the common elements of these two very different sites to produce an inspiring and reflective soundscape. The internal architecture and sound of Holy Trinity has similarities to the deep forest acoustic of dense tropical rain forest. Specially recorded location surround sound will fill the space and immerse the listener in the slow drip of time. The sounds of one ancient place played in another. Come inside and take a walk in one of the most remarkable habitats on earth |
Holy Trinity Church BA Festival of Science |
| 9-15th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007
- Did you know that monkeys once roamed all over England and that
global warming might mean we see them do so again? Have you ever
wondered where the human capacity for creating and appreciating art
came from? What will the implications be for society if teleportation
and human cloning ever become a scientific reality? Exhibition - JOHN GOODRICKE'S PAPERS. An exhibition of some of the recordings, papers and correspondence of the York based astronomer John Goodricke, awarded the Copley Medal in 1783 in recognition of his work in discovering the variable star Algol. The display is held in Treasurer's House, where Goodricke made his observations |
Great Hall, Treasurer's House BA Festival of Science |
| 9-15th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007
- Did you know that monkeys once roamed all over England and that
global warming might mean we see them do so again? Have you ever
wondered where the human capacity for creating and appreciating art
came from? What will the implications be for society if teleportation
and human cloning ever become a scientific reality? Exhibition - COLOURDOME. ColourDome is a walk-in colour sculpture with a large transparent Dome. The latest developments in computer music; new instruments and new ways of thinking about music will be linked in a unique architectural performance space. Explore a small labyrinth of highly coloured tubes and chambers that lead to the Dome where performances and lectures are given. Performances and talks include: children with disabilities perform with the latest sensors and computer software; new microtonal instruments; talks on links between colour, light and sound; music based on quantum theory |
Marquee, St Sampson's Square BA Festival of Science |
| 10th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007
- Did you know that monkeys once roamed all over England and that
global warming might mean we see them do so again? Have you ever
wondered where the human capacity for creating and appreciating art
came from? What will the implications be for society if teleportation
and human cloning ever become a scientific reality? Exhibition - ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES. An exhibition of environmental research, including hands-on exhibits such as 'polar meltdown', 'energy from waste' and 'coping with climate change' to celebrate the success in environmental science and show how key environmental challenges are being addressed in the UK |
Dining Hall Vanburgh College UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 10th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talk - OUR LIFE-GIVING STAR: THE FLOW OF ENERGY FROM THE SUN TO THE EARTH. To say the Sun is important really is an understatement. We are here because our closest star provides the necessary light and heat required for life on Earth. This “star speaker” event will present the latest stunning images and movies from space-based observatories, demonstrating like never before the vital nature of our solar-terrestrial connection. 9.15 - 11.15 am |
Central Hall UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 10th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Presentation followed by discussion - DOES GOD HAVE A FUTURE IN AN AGE OF SCIENCE? 9.15 - 11.15 am | Room PL/005 Physics Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 10th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talks - THE MYSTERY OF CONSCIOUSNESS. What is consciousness? We all feel we have it, but it is hard to define and explain. If it sets us apart from other animals, how do they manage without it? We explore the philosophy and brain science of consciousness, touching on changes to consciousness in schizophrenia and hypnosis, and demonstrate that we are not actually nearly as conscious as we think! See programme page for full agenda. 9.15 am - 1.15 pm |
Room V/045 Vanburgh College UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 10th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talk - PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE OLYMPIC GOLD. As the 2008 Olympic Games approach UK athletes are training hard, and whilst for many it's hard toil and effort that wins them the Gold, for others substance abuse is still very much an issue. Experts will talk about the issues surrounding drug abuse, methods of detection and the latest on doping. Later they will focus on natural ways of improving performance including nutrition and training regimes. See programme page for full agenda. 9.15 am - 1.15 pm |
Room C/A101 Chemistry Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 10th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talk - SHOTGUNS AIMED AT FOSSILS: TOTAL MOLECULAR ANALYSIS OF ANCIENT SAMPLES. Palaeontology has gone molecular in the past decade. So called 'shotgun'?? approaches can analyse the total molecular composition of, say, fossil faeces or ancient soils, and aid investigations into the population ecology of extinct animals, ecosystems trapped for millennia in ice and soil, and the reconstruction of past meals and even whole fossil genomes. See programme page for full agenda. 9.15 am - 1.15 pm |
Room B/002 Biology Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 10th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talk - PESTICIDES, FRIEND OR FOE? WHO'S ASKING? EXAMINING THE SCIENCE OF PESTICIDE SAFETY. As public demand for organic fruit and vegetables grows, this event considers whether pesticides really are as bad for the environment and for human and animal health as some claim. See programme page for full agenda. 9.30 am - 1.30 pm |
Room B/006 Biology Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 10th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Exhibition - SCIENCE MAKES THE WORLD GO AROUND. How are plants being used to fight one of the world's killer diseases? How do magnetic materials help make your computer work? Find out how work by the University of York's world-class scientists changes lives. Come along and see how university research is helping severely disabled people achieve independence. Put aside your fear of figures and discover why mathematics really matters in the real world |
Marquee in Parliament Street BA Festival of Science |
| 10th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Exhibition - DESIGNER MAGNETIC MATERIALS. Magnetism is a rare material property - only 3 elements are naturally magnetic at room temperature, this is due to the sensitivity of magnetism to small changes in material properties and chemistry. As magnetic properties are controlled at the atomic level then if materials can be created one atomic layer at a time it is possible to design and subsequently manufacture materials with new and useful magnetic properties. New magnetic materials, designed and created layer by layer on the atomic scale, are put to use in the latest computer hard drives and as nanoscale magnetic sensors |
Marquee in Parliament Street BA Festival of Science |
| 10th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Exhibition - FIGHTING MALARIA WITH A MEDICINAL HERB. A hands-on exhibition, showcasing research that is using new plant breeding techniques, founded in genomics, to improve a medicinal herb that is the sole source of an essential anti-malarial treatment. Malaria remains a major global health problem, causing 1-2 million deaths every year. The most effective treatment comes from a medicinal herb called Artemisia (or sweet wormwood), but yields are very low, making the drugs expensive to produce and too costly for many of those that need them. This exhibit will explain how advances in genetics, chemical analysis and informatics are being used to speed up the development of high-yielding (non GM) varieties of this vital crop. |
Marquee in Parliament Street BA Festival of Science |
| 10th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talk - THE BA CHARLES LYELL AWARD LECTURE - SEASONS WHERE THE SUN DON'T SHINE: CHASING ISLAND HOPPING SHRIMPS IN THE ABYSS. A fascinating first hand account of a journey of discovery. Join deep sea scientists explore newly discovered 'islands" of life on the ocean floor, where exotic deep-sea animals thrive around volcanic vents, brine pools and mud volcanoes. Understanding how creatures survive in these unlikely havens revolutionised ideas about how ecosystems can be supplied with energy, provided clues to the origins of life and even raised the possibility of life elsewhere in the Solar System. 1.15 - 2.00 pm |
Room PL/001 Physics Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 10th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talks - BIOMOLECULES AND BRITISH PREHISTORY. Biomolecular investigation is making major contributions to key themes, debates and enquiries in British prehistory: small is beautiful when investigating our early past. Find out how the main biomolecules; DNA, proteins and lipids are being used to extend our understanding of past human activity and development and have the opportunity to ask the experts your questions. Led by Professor Carl Heron of Bradford University. 2.00 - 6.00 pm |
Room B/002 Biology Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 10th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talks - TO BOLDLY GO - 50 YEARS IN SPACE. 50 years ago, the launch of Sputnik ushered in the space age. Since then, probes have been sent all round the solar system and man has walked on the moon. There are many satellites orbiting the Earth, looking outwards, such as the Hubble Space Telescope, and inwards, allowing global communication, mapping and monitoring. Come along to hear tales of all aspects of human involvement in space. 2.00 - 6.00 pm |
Central Hall UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 10th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talks - SCIENCE AND LANDSCAPE: A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR YORKSHIRE? Hear from a panel of experts about the way in which the landscape of Yorkshire might change in the next 20 years, and the consequences of those changes. Then, have your say. What do you want to see happen to the landscape in the future? How could the changing landscape affect the way you live? And what can you do to influence those changes? 2.00 - 6.00 pm |
Room B/006 Biology Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 10th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talks - FROM WEEDS TO WOODS. Every gardener knows that a sure way to make a bushy plant is to prune back the main shoot. Removing the leading shoot results in activation of the previously dormant side branches below it. The ability of the leading shoot to repress the growth of the side shoots is called apical dominance and has been a topic of interest to plant biologists for many decades. A major breakthrough in the 1930s demonstrated that a plant hormone called auxin plays an important part. Auxin is made in the leading shoot and transported down the plant where it inhibits side shoot growth. The auxin does not enter the side shoots and somehow manages to inhibit their growth indirectly. We have found that there are at least 2 different ways that this can happen. Our work uses a small weed, Arabidopsis, which is like a lab rat for the plant kingdom. We are now using our understanding of branching in Arabidopsis to study crop species. In particular, we are looking at willow, which can be grown under short rotation coppicing as a bioenergy crop. Short rotation coppicing is based on the apical dominance response. The active shoots are harvested in 3 year cycles, releasing inhibited side branches to grow and provide the next crop. We are applying our understanding of apical dominance in Arabidopsis to an ongoing willow breeding project headed by Angela Karp at Rothamsted Research. Our display will illustrate the mechanisms of apical dominance and their relevance to willow breeding. 2.00 - 5.00 pm |
The Atrium Biology Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 10th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talks - THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY OF HEAVY METALS. We will have an interactive display that first of all introduces the role of 'good' metals such as zinc and iron in human diets. We will then highlight many diseases caused by deficiencies in such minerals as experienced by a large proportion of the global population, especially the proportion that relies on cereals as a main source of nutrition. The second part of the display will explain the problems associated with excess 'bad' metals in our environments, a condition that can poison wildlife and humans. Examples of these include lead and cadmium and removal of pollution by such metals is often difficult and extremely expensive. We will explain how by modifying plants, particularly through genetic engineering, we can tackle both mineral deficiencies in human diets and the cleaning up of the environment through so called phytoremediation. We will focus on work carried out in our labs on the membrane proteins that are responsible for the transport of various metals in plants and how changing abundance of these proteins impacts on plant metal uptake. In addition to the posters, we will show a number of plants that differ in tolerance to heavy metals and use microscopes to show difference in expression of membrane transporter proteins. 2.00 - 5.00 pm |
The Atrium Biology Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 10th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talks - MIGRATION: BRITAIN AT THE CROSSROADS. Britain has been a hub for human migration for centuries. The last 30 years has seen diverse migratory patterns and pathways leading to and from Britain. Some people choose to leave Britain and others choose Britain as a place of residence. This session will explore what prompts people to migrate, who they are and where they go, how this affects them and those around them. See web-page for agenda. 2.00 - 6.00 pm |
Room A/TB/056-7 Alcuin - Seebohm Rowntree Building UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 10th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talks - THE BODY AND THE MIND: HOW PSYCHOLOGISTS HELP PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS. Psychologists can make an important contribution to the management of chronic illness. We will start by introducing some theories that psychologists use when working with patients with a number of chronic illnesses. Next, we will describe a model and self-management programme for irritable bowel syndrome. Then, using videotapes, we will show how cognitive behavioural and similar techniques can help patients with diabetes. See web-page for agenda. 2.00 - 4.00 pm |
Room V/045 Vanbrugh College UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 10th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talks - ALTERING THE GENOME OF LARGE ANIMALS. Lord Robert Winston will look at transgenic technology, the ability to insert 'foreign' genes into animals or plants, which has been one of the greatest biological breakthroughs of the last 50 years. It has helped our understanding of the role and function of various genes and has been an important tool in understanding disease. This technology raises the worrying question, if the offspring of large animals can be easily modified, eventually could human children? 4.15 - 5.15 pm |
Room PX/001 Physics Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 10th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talks - DEVELOPING SCIENCE ACTIVITIES AND MATERIALS FOR SCHOOLS. Join us for a workshop on bringing cutting-edge science into the classroom. Tell us what topics you would like to read about in the ‘Science in School’ journal or submit your own articles! In ELLS workshops, teachers work with scientists in research labs to learn about modern science and develop material for schools. Come and test our virtual DNA microarray game! See web-page for agenda. 4.15 - 6.15 pm |
Room PL/005 Physics Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 10th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - LATE NIGHT SCIENCE. Get ready for an evening of stars, bats and mini beasts at the Yorkshire Museum as its team of curators reports for night duty to delve into the darkness. Why not become a bat detective or join York's very own moth expert as they hunt for the creatures living in our midst ? including the very rare Tansy beetle. For those who like to look a little further a field head to the York Observatory in the gardens to see some of the many marvels of the heavens at night. 7.00 - 10.00 pm |
Yorkshire Museum BA Festival of Science |
| 10th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Theatre - THE ETHICS OF PROGRESS. Since 2005 Unlimited Theatre has been working with Professor Vlatko Vedral from the Quantum Information Science Department at the University of Leeds. During one particularly mind expanding session Professor Vedral broke off and said “I don’t know why I wasn’t taught this when I was 14. It really isn’t difficult.” ETHICS is the result. A warm, accessible & witty performance, in which Unlimited’s Jon Spooner explains superposition, quantum entanglement and teleportation. With the science bit under his (and your) belt, Jon looks at the ethical, political, religious and philosophical impacts that this extraordinary technology will have on human civilization. All in under an hour. Followed by a discusssion sesion with Jon Spooner and Professor Vlatko Vedral. 7.30 - 9.00 pm |
CETL Building York St John University BA Festival of Science |
| 10th September 2007 |
Vintage Motor Cycle Club meet | Sledmere House nr Driffield |
| 10-14th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007
- Did you know that monkeys once roamed all over England and that
global warming might mean we see them do so again? Have you ever
wondered where the human capacity for creating and appreciating art
came from? What will the implications be for society if teleportation
and human cloning ever become a scientific reality? Exhibition - HANDS ON FUSION. Fusion energy is the power source of the Sun and stars, released when light nuclei stick together. Releasing fusion energy to generate electricity has long been a dream of mankind. The latest results in fusion energy research have brought fusion power a big step closer - fusion electricity could be on the grid within 30 years. Hands on fusion is a fun, interactive exhibition exploring fusion energy, how it is created and the possibilities for the future |
Sports Tent UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 10-15th September 2007 |
York Stage Musicals present We Will Rock You
- Everywhere, the kids watch the same movies, wear the same fashions
and think the same thoughts. It's a safe, happy, Ga Ga world. Unless
you're a rebel. Unless you want to Rock. On Planet Mall all musical instruments are banned. The company computers generate the tunes and the kids download them. It is an age of boy bands and of girl bands. Of boy and girl bands with a couple of boys in them that look like girls anyway. Nothing is left to chance, hits are scheduled years in advance. But resistance is growing. Underneath the gleaming cities, down in the lower depths live the Bohemians. Rebels who believe that there was once a Golden Age when the kids formed their own bands and wrote their own songs. They call that time, The Rhapsody. Legend persists that somewhere on Planet Mall instruments still exist. Somewhere, the mighty axe of a great and hairy guitar god lies buried deep in rock. The Bohemians. Is the one who calls himself Galileo that man? But the Ga Ga Cops are also looking for Galileo and if they get him first they will surely drag him before the Killer Queen and consign him to oblivion across the Seven Seas of Rye. Who is Galileo? Where is the Hairy One's lost axe? Where is the place of living rock? |
The Grand Opera House York |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007
- Talks - EPS PRIZE WINNER'S TALK AND BPS PRIZE GIVING: A STUDY OF
SPATIAL LEARNING AND MEMORY IN THE RED-FOOTED TORTOISE (GEOCHELONE
CARBONARIA). Spatial learning and memory in reptiles have often been overlooked compared to that of mammals and birds. While the latter two possess a hippocampus critical for map-like representations of space, reptiles do not have this brain structure. Therefore it is of interest to see if they can handle complex spatial tasks. See web-page for details. 09.15 am - 10.00 am |
Room V/045 Vanbrugh College UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talks - FUSION ENERGY: STAR POWER. To achieve fusion on earth requires the fuel to be heated to around 100 million degrees. Fusion research aims to study and understand the fascinating, complex behaviour of fusion. The first talk will address the benefits of fusion and the research required to make it a reality. In the second talk, the audience will be shown how to build both a tokamak and an inertial fusion reactor. See web-page for agenda. 09.15 am - 11.15 am |
Central Hall UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talks - BREAD AND MILK, GENES AND LANGUAGE: FARMING AND THE ORIGINS OF EUROPEANS. The spread of farming is the defining event in European pre-history. New work in the fields of genetics, linguistics, archaeology and anthropology has both illuminated and divided opinion on how farming has shaped the ancestry of Europeans. Discuss the evolution of milk drinking, the origins of modern European languages, and how the genes of ancient and modern crops, cattle and people can help to unravel our past. 09.15 am - 1.15 pm |
Room B/002 Biology Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talks - HOW CHEMISTRY CONSERVES THE PAST. The aim of this event is to show the major contribution that chemistry has made to the conservation and understanding of historic and ancient artefacts. The presentations will appeal to anybody with an interest in art, history and science. Topics will include conservation of paintings, archaeological artefacts, and historical documents. See web-page for agenda. 09.15 am - 1.15 pm |
Room C/A101 Chemistry Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talks - CHOCOLATE: NICE BUT NAUGHTY? Nice - but naughty? A luxury - but also an important contributor to medicine? A minor item in your shopping trolley - but also a major source of revenue and environmental impact? This event looks at some of the scientific issues raised by our passion for chocolate, and considers evidence for the claim: 'Nice - and not as naughty as you think.' See web-page for details. 09.30 am - 12.45 pm |
Room PL/001 Physics Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talks - DISAPPEARING SELVES? BODIES, MINDS AND PLACE. We tend to take our 'self' and our identity for granted, except when times and occasions throw it into question, perhaps in a passport queue or an ATM machine. This event examines the changing and indeed disappearing sense of 'self' that results from new technology, changes in how we see our bodies and minds, and our sense of belonging and place. See web-page for details. 10.00 am - 4.00 pm |
Room PL/002 Physics Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talks - FOETAL TESTOSTERONE AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT. A series of talks on the role of foetal testosterone on later empathy, systemizing and other aspects of cognitive development. How does foetal testosterone contribute to individual differences? See web-page for details. 10.00 am - 1.15 pm |
Room V/045 Vanbrugh College UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Exhibition - THE ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE WITH ENERGY CROPS: HOW DIFFERENT WILL IT BE? This exhibition and demonstration will examine what effects the increased planting of energy crops such as willow and miscanthus grass will have on the rural landscape. We will use virtual reality, real plant material and large images to gauge the public response to these crops and also explore the effect of widescale land-use change on rural economies and biodiversity. See web-page for details. 10.00 am - 5.00 pm |
Festival Marquee Parliament Street York BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM PRESENTS: THE HALIFAX. Learn about the re-building of the museum's unique Halifax Bomber, the only complete example in the world. Tour leader Phil Kemp, has worked on the aircraft for 15 years. See web-page for details. 10.30 - 11.30 am |
Yorkshire Air Museum BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - YORK MINSTER - TOURS OF THE EAST FRONT. The opportunity to go onto the scaffolding of the East Front and see close up the work in progress, the decay and damage to repair and the excellent new work. See web-page for details. 10.30 - 11.30 am |
York Minster BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM PRESENTS: THE DAKOTA. Come aboard the engineering marvel - the Douglas DC3 - the Dakota. Many are still flying today, more than 70 years after the first. Originally an airliner, the C-47 military version was used as a transporter, glider tug, airborne forces drop aircraft and in casualty evacuation - a true workhorse of the skies. See web-page for details. 10.30 - 11.30 am |
Yorkshire Air Museum BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - SCIENCE CITY YORK. Science City York stands for technology, innovation and creativity, but what exactly does this mean? Come and explore its three interactive zones See It, Try It and Do It. Whether you want to find out more about the companies and activities in your local area, find out about learning opportunities and careers paths to get a job in science, technology or a creative field or learn some new skills - this event is your one stop shop to finding out more. See web-page for details. 11.00 - 5.00 pm |
Festival Marquee Parliament Street BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - YORK MINSTER - TOURS OF THE EAST FRONT. The opportunity to go onto the scaffolding of the East Front and see close up the work in progress, the decay and damage to repair and the excellent new work. See web-page for details. 11.30 am - 12.30 pm |
York Minster BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM PRESENTS: THE DAKOTA. Come aboard the engineering marvel - the Douglas DC3 - the Dakota. Many are still flying today, more than 70 years after the first. Originally an airliner, the C-47 military version was used as a transporter, glider tug, airborne forces drop aircraft and in casualty evacuation - a true workhorse of the skies. See web-page for details. 11.30 - 12.30 pm |
Yorkshire Air Museum BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talks - THE ECONOMIC RULES OF LAW. Economic analysis is increasingly taking account of the impact of the law on the way in which economic transactions are organised. Presentations by Justice Breyer (US Supreme Court), Professor John Vickers and Tim Besley will consider the core ideas and the results which follow from the interaction between the way society organises its economic and legal systems. See web-page for details. 11.30 am - 3.45 pm |
Room B/006 Biology Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talks - TIME OUT FOR THE BRAIN ? PART 1. In the 21st century we can shop at 3am and jet back and forth between time zones, choosing to enjoy a non-stop 24/7 lifestyle. Some people, of course, have to work shifts. What is the impact of working nights on body and mind? Are we designed for this? Discover how finely tuned body clocks are and whether we adapt well to our unsubtle attempts to re-programme it. Speaker - Professor Russell Foster, Oxford University. Chairman - Dr Daniel Glaser, Wellcome Trust. See web-page for details. 12.00 am - 2.00 pm |
York Theatre Royal BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talks - THE BA JOSEPH LISTER AWARD LECTURE - IDENTITY AND MISTAKEN IDENTITY: FACE RECOGNITION IN A SURVEILLANCE SOCIETY. With more than 4 million CCTV cameras in the UK, and the real possibility of photo identity cards in the near future, we need to ask questions about how successful people and computers really are in recognising unfamiliar faces. Over 20 years of research shows that there are fundamental limitations which have profound implications for today's surveillance society. This talk will illustrate the strengths and weaknesses of human face recognition using real life examples and live demonstrations. See web-page for details. 1.15 - 2.00 pm |
Room PX/001 Physics Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM PRESENTS: THE HALIFAX. Learn about the re-building of the museum's unique Halifax Bomber, the only complete example in the world. Tour leader Phil Kemp, has worked on the aircraft for 15 years. See web-page for details. 1.30 - 2.30 pm |
Yorkshire Air Museum BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talks - SCIENCE, RELIGION AND SECULARISATION. The founding of the BA in 1831 was strongly supported by many religious scientists but the Association was also attacked as ungodly by the Dean of York and some other Christians. In the subsequent 176 years scientists and others have been deeply divided over whether science poses a profound, possibly fatal, threat to religion. Has the march of scientific knowledge been a major cause in the secularisation of society? See web-page for details. 2.00 - 6.00 pm |
Room V/045 Vanbrugh College UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talks - KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON: ARE WE DOING ENOUGH? Join us to debate whether or not the UK is investing sufficiently in research to ensure that the world has a plentiful supply of energy, with minimal impact on the environment. Focussing on the areas of fossil fuels and nuclear power; renewables, such as solar, wind and tidal; and future technologies, such as fusion power, a panel of leading figures will respond to questions from the audience. See web-page for details. 2.00 - 6.00 pm |
Central Hall UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talks - NUCLEAR SWORDS INTO ENERGY PLOUGHSHARES. Today the United States and Russia have worrying quantities of fissile material to deal with from the nuclear weapons decommissioned after the Cold War ended. One of their approaches to 'dispose' of this decommissioned material is to use it to produce energy in nuclear power stations. Is this a pragmatic solution to this nuclear legacy or do the environmental risks of producing nuclear energy outweigh the non-proliferation rewards of such recycling of the material? See web-page for details. 2.00 - 3.45 pm |
Room C/A102 Chemistry Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - YORK MINSTER - TOURS OF THE EAST FRONT. The opportunity to go onto the scaffolding of the East Front and see close up the work in progress, the decay and damage to repair and the excellent new work. See web-page for details. 2.00 - 3.00 pm |
York Minster BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talks - HOW DO PATIENTS INFORM THE DRUG DISCOVERY PROCESS? How do we get intelligence from patients? What do research scientists do with this information and how does this benefit patients? This event seeks to answer these questions by looking at the challenge of infections in the 1st and 3rd World, meeting patients' needs and expectations in diabetes and innovation in osteoarthritis. See web-page for details. 2.00 - 4.00 pm |
Room A/TB/056-7 Alcuin - Seebohm Rowntree Building UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talks - VIRTUAL HUMAN EVOLUTION. Modern technology such as imaging, computer graphics and engineering tools are providing new insights into our evolutionary history. They allow us to compare fossil bones with those of modern species, understanding how these organisms developed and how they probably functioned. Come and find out more and learn how these methods could improve the ways we image, model and view ourselves in health and disease. See web-page for details. 2.00 - 6.00 pm |
Room B/002 Biology Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM PRESENTS: THE DAKOTA. Come aboard the engineering marvel - the Douglas DC3 - the Dakota. Many are still flying today, more than 70 years after the first. Originally an airliner, the C-47 military version was used as a transporter, glider tug, airborne forces drop aircraft and in casualty evacuation - a true workhorse of the skies. See web-page for details. 2.30 - 3.30 pm |
Yorkshire Air Museum BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - YORK MINSTER - TOURS OF THE EAST FRONT. The opportunity to go onto the scaffolding of the East Front and see close up the work in progress, the decay and damage to repair and the excellent new work. See web-page for details. 3.30 - 4.30 pm |
York Minster BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talk - FREE THINKING MACHINES OR MURDEROUS INTELLECTS? ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE UNDER THE MICROSCOPE. From iDogs to human robots, Artificial Intelligence is becoming more and more accessible in modern technological society, yet the reality of the field is seldom explained. Fears of intelligent machines overpowering their human creators have captivated cinema audiences and imaginations alike. So where does AI currently stand, and where is it going in the future? See web-page for details. 6.00 - 7.00 pm |
Bedern Hall BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talk - PARADISE LOST? SCIENTIFIC AND RELIGIOUS PERSPECTIVES ON THE ECOLOGICAL CRISIS. Science and religion both have considerable power and speak with authority on key aspects of human life. But between and within these disciplines there is often contradiction, conflict and disputed claims. The purpose of this panel session is to bring together experts in both disciplines to debate how science and religion might work together for the common good in the face of current ecological concerns. The panel will include Professor Celia Deane-Drummond from University of Chester, Professor Alistair Hay from University of Leeds and Professor Michael Northcott from University of Edinburgh, all experts in their field. Professor Celia Deane-Drummond has an MA in Natural Sciences from University of Cambridge and read for a doctorate in Plant Physiology at Reading and Letcombe Research Station at Oxford. She has held the Chair in Theology and the Biological Sciences at Chester since 2000. In 2002 she helped established the Centre for Religion and the Biosciences, which has been supported by grants from the Christendom Foundation (now M.B Reckitt Trust) and the Local Society Initiative (Metanexus) and has been the Director of the Centre from 2002. Professor Alistair Hay is Professor of Environmental Toxicology in the Molecular Epidemiology Unit at the University of Leeds and was awarded an OBE in 2004. He has published widely on the effects of chemicals in areas such as biological warfare, food production and medicines. Professor Michael Northcott is Professor of Ethics at Edinburgh and has written and researched extensively on bioethics, the ethics of food, aquaculture, and genetic modification, on fair trade, globalisation, place, the sociology of religion, theological ethics, and urbanism. He is currently working on the ethics of climate change, technological ethics, and theological approaches to utopianism. See web-page for details. 6.00 - 7.30 pm |
Fountains Lecture Theatre, York St John University BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Exhibition - WOMEN OF OUTSTANDING ACHIEVMENT IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION. This exhibition was inspired by the lack of women scientists and engineers profiled in public art collections. Each year more portraits are added, celebrating the contributions of women to these traditionally male dominated fields. See web-page for details. 6.00 - 8.00 pm |
Keregan Room, York Theatre Royal BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talk - TIME OUT FOR THE BRAIN - PART 2. You've had a hard day. You are tired and your brain is aching from information overload. You just need to switch off. Have a good meal, go to the movies or the pub, read a good book, spend time with the family or friends. Why is it important to unwind? How can we re-charge our brains' batteries? Find out about the brain, leisure and entertainment – and join our special discussion on the film that follows, 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'. Speakers: Dr Mark Lythgoe, University College, London; Mr Ian Lynn, Musician and Composer; Dr Ilona Boniwell, Oxford Brookes University; Professor Barbara Sahakian, Cambridge University. Chairman: Dr Daniel Glaser, Wellcome Trust. See web-page for details. 6.00 - 8.00 pm |
CETL Building York St John University BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talk - THE DELIGHTS OF CHEMISTRY. A curious mixture of exciting and dynamic classical chemistry experiments that will appeal to anyone full of curiosity and wonder. However there are scientific explanations throughout so the flashes and bangs are not entirely gratuitous! Warning: there will be loud bangs and a barking dog. May contain crisps. See web-page for details. 6.30 - 7.30 pm |
Room C/A101 Chemistry Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talk - THE BIONIC EAR SHOW AND DEBATE. To hear, do you need your outer ear or your brain? Why do people go deaf as they get older? Would you still be able to hear if we artificially replaced every part of your ear with bionic parts? The Bionic Ear Show is an interactive science show that tells the story of sound as it travels through the ear to the brain. During the Show, you'll help the presenter build the World's biggest ear on stage – a huge outer ear on one side and a giant brain at the other. In between, interactive demonstrations and models explain all the stages of the hearing process and what happens when this goes wrong and causes deafness or hearing loss. Ever wondered how to hear better in a noisy room or nightclub? or whether your MP3 player can damage your hearing? After the show, you'll have the chance to quiz an expert panel of scientists and ask them everything you've ever wondered about your hearing. See web-page for details. 6.30 - 8.30 pm |
Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum Gardens BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - LATE NIGHT SCIENCE. Get ready for an evening of stars, bats and mini beasts at the Yorkshire Museum as its team of curators reports for night duty to delve into the darkness. Why not become a bat detective or join York's very own moth expert as they hunt for the creatures living in our midst ? including the very rare Tansy beetle. For those who like to look a little further a field head to the York Observatory in the gardens to see some of the many marvels of the heavens at night. See web-page for details. 7.00 - 11.00 pm |
Yorkshire Museum BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
York Philatelic Society Meeting - Airmails and Imperial Airways with P D Rix. 7.15 pm Visitors Welcome | Denham Room Priory Street Centre York YPS |
| 11th September 2007 |
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds talk by Stuart Meredith - "The Wonder of Waders" | 7.30 pm Temple Hall, York St. John College York RSPB |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - DISCOVER THE NIGHT SKY - 1. The Physics Department at York University and the York Astronomy Society have teamed up to put on an fun evening of observing and learning about the night sky for people of all ages. You will be able to look through the largest telescope in York (a 14" telescope in the University Observatory) as well as a number of smaller telescopes set up on the ground surrounding the observatory. Amateur astronomers and students will talk informally about the objects visible and orient you to some of the wonders of the night sky. Advice on how best to observe from your home or garden will be available. See web-page for details. 7.30 - 8.30 pm |
University Observatory UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - DISCOVER THE NIGHT SKY - 2. The Physics Department at York University and the York Astronomy Society have teamed up to put on an fun evening of observing and learning about the night sky for people of all ages. You will be able to look through the largest telescope in York (a 14" telescope in the University Observatory) as well as a number of smaller telescopes set up on the ground surrounding the observatory. Amateur astronomers and students will talk informally about the objects visible and orient you to some of the wonders of the night sky. Advice on how best to observe from your home or garden will be available. See web-page for details. 8.30 - 9.30 pm |
University Observatory UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - DISCOVER THE NIGHT SKY - 3. The Physics Department at York University and the York Astronomy Society have teamed up to put on an fun evening of observing and learning about the night sky for people of all ages. You will be able to look through the largest telescope in York (a 14" telescope in the University Observatory) as well as a number of smaller telescopes set up on the ground surrounding the observatory. Amateur astronomers and students will talk informally about the objects visible and orient you to some of the wonders of the night sky. Advice on how best to observe from your home or garden will be available. See web-page for details. 9.30 - 10.30 pm |
University Observatory UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 11th September 2007 |
Beverley Races | Beverley Racecourse |
| 11th September 2007 |
GEORGE HAMILTON IV and TONY GOODACRE - Two of country’s biggest names celebrate 100 years in the business on the “Together Again” tour. George was a multi million selling pop star in the late 50’s with top 10 hits and tours alongside Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent and The Everly Brothers before moving to Nashville to pursue his passion as a country artist. 50 years on, with dozens of albums and a host of television series under his belt, the “International Ambassador of Country Music” is still wowing crowds the world over | Selby Town Hall |
| 11th September - 4th November 2007 |
"Lest We Forget - Africa's Aids Crisis" By Tom Stoddart A hard hitting exhibition of photographs by the award winning Tom Stoddart. With a career that has documented some of the most traumatic events of recent decades including the troubles in Yugoslavia, the Iraq War, 9/11 and Beirut, Tom Stoddart is widely regarded as one of the world’s finest photojournalists. Nunnington Hall is proud to be the first venue in the UK to exhibit “Lest We Forget – Africa’s Aids Crisis” - a testament of the courage, dignity and humour of the lives of those dying, and living with Aids in sub-Saharan Africa. (Strong images) |
Nunnington Hall |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talk - ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: FROM SEAS TO SOILS TO BIOFUELS. In a time of carbon footprints, are we taking big enough steps towards a truly sustainable lifestyle? Seas, soils and biomass crops are all capable of contributing to environmental sustainability. We will examine how they can all be used to sustainably provide raw materials including food, fibre and energy. There are fishing industries, rich and diverse soil zones and biomass power stations all nearby within Yorkshire region. See web-page for details. 09.15 - 13.15 pm |
Room B/006 Biology Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talk - SCIENCE AND SOCIETY: WHAT DO YOU UNDERSTAND BY SOCIETY? What do you mean by the word 'society'??? What do scientists, historians or economists mean when they use the same word? Leading figures from science, engineering, politics, business, history, economics, sociology, anthropology, psychology get together to define how they use the term 'Society'. Don't expect much agreement! See web-page for details. 09.15 - 11.15 am |
Room PL/002 Physics Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talk - THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT, THE FUTURE IS GREEN! Chemistry plays an indispensable role in modern society in many of the essential and luxury items we benefit from today. However traditional chemistry is struggling to meet the demands of society in an economically viable way without an unacceptable environmental impact. Chemistry needs a knight in shining armour. Cue Green Chemistry ? the use of renewable resources and greener alternatives that can lead to the development of a new generation of chemicals that are genuinely 'benign by design'. See web-page for details. 09.15 - 1.15 pm |
Room C/A101 Chemistry Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talk - ENGAGING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SCIENCE THROUGH PRACTICAL WORK BOTH IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL School science stands accused of being boring and irrelevant to pupils and one way to overcome this is to involve pupils in real, open-ended scientific investigation. These two linked sessions will look in detail at the implications of this statement for schools. The first (9.15-11.15) will concentrate on in-school provision and the second (11.30-13.15) will look more at the world beyond the classroom and school laboratory. See web-page for details. 09.15 - 1.15 pm |
National Science Learning Centre UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talk - ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: FROM SEAS TO SOILS TO BIOFUELS
In a time of carbon footprints, are we taking big enough steps towards a truly sustainable lifestyle? Seas, soils and biomass crops are all capable of contributing to environmental sustainability. We will examine how they can all be used to sustainably provide raw materials including food, fibre and energy. There are fishing industries, rich and diverse soil zones and biomass power stations all nearby within Yorkshire region. See web-page for details. 09.15 - 1.15 pm |
Room B/006 Biology Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talk - BRAIN WAVES High energy consumer, promoter of (human) CO2 emissions and controller of human progress. Three of the many properties of the human brain. Get up close and personal with the most complex organ in the body. See how our state of the art brain scanners generate 3D structural images of the brain, record brainwaves and observe the brain in action. Then perform your own virtual dissection! See web-page for details. 10.00 - 12.00 pm |
York Neuroimaging Centre UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talk - NANO GOES GREEN: CAN NANOTECHNOLOGY BENEFIT THE ENVIRONMENT?
Nanotechnology holds great promise for designing new products and processes to help clean up our world. Cheap and efficient solar power, water supplies devoid of toxins, and greener manufacturing are all possible thanks to nanotechnology. Looking at the latest developments: can environmentally friendly and sustainable nanotechnology be realised in the near future? See web-page for details. 10.00 - 11.30 am |
Room V/045 Vanbrugh College UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
Special Butler's Tour - Discover what life was like above and below stairs with 'Downey' the Edwardian butler, followed by an Edwardian-style breakfast. 10.15 am. Booking Essential | Treasurer's House York |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - YORK MINSTER - TOURS OF THE EAST FRONT. The opportunity to go onto the scaffolding of the East Front and see close up the work in progress, the decay and damage to repair and the excellent new work. See web-page for details. 10.30 - 11.30 am |
York Minster BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talk - E2 - ENGINEERING ENTERTAINMENT How do you design a roller coaster for maximum thrill? How do you create a virtual reality? How can you synthesise a singer? How did they build the Millennium Eye? Learn how scientists and engineers develop the cutting edge technologies in modern entertainment; from e-music and computer games to film stunts and theme parks. See web-page for details. 11.00 - 4.00 pm |
Vanbrugh College Dining Room UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - YORK MINSTER - TOURS OF THE EAST FRONT. The opportunity to go onto the scaffolding of the East Front and see close up the work in progress, the decay and damage to repair and the excellent new work. See web-page for details. 11.30 - 12.30 pm |
York Minster BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talk - X-RAY VISION: EXPLORING THE SECRETS OF SYNCHROTRON SCIENCE (PART I) Many products that we encounter on a day-to-day basis have been developed or improved using synchrotron technology - from food to computers, cars to forensics and iPods to planes. But what is a synchrotron and what can it do? Join scientists from Diamond Light Source, the UK's new synchrotron facility, to find out. See web-page for details. 11.30 - 1.00 pm |
Room PL/001 Physics Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talk - BRAIN WAVES High energy consumer, promoter of (human) CO2 emissions and controller of human progress. Three of the many properties of the human brain. Get up close and personal with the most complex organ in the body. See how our state of the art brain scanners generate 3D structural images of the brain, record brainwaves and observe the brain in action. Then perform your own virtual dissection! See web-page for details. 12.00 - 2.00 pm |
York Neuroimaging Centre UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talk - ALTERNATIVE ENERGY - THE CUTTING EDGE The panel discussion will be composed of women concerned with various areas of new environmental technologies and will explore current issues and difficulties relating to using new technologies in real life. Confirmed Speakers so far include: Jacki Carpenter, Mechanical engineer and expert on renewable energy Katy Deacon - Energy Engineer, Kirklees Council and Young Woman Engineer of the Year. See web-page for details. 12.00 - 2.00 pm |
Room A/TB/056-7 Alcuin - Seebohm Rowntree Building UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - THE BA ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL AWARD LECTURE - WHY DO EARTHQUAKES BECOME DISASTERS AND WHAT ARE ENGINEERS DOING ABOUT IT? After a major earthquake, there is an obvious need to provide emergency relief to those affected. However much of the death and devastation is caused by building and infrastructure collapse. Engineers are able to design and build seismically resistant buildings relatively easily and cheaply, but in the rush to rebuild as quickly as possible this is often not done. Recently, however engineers and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have realised the importance of developing locally acceptable, affordable and sustainable building improvements that provide not only temporary relief but long-term resilience. See web-page for details. 1.15 - 2.00 pm |
Room PX/001 Physics Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - LAUNCH OF CREST * INVESTIGATORS CREST * Investigators is a brand new, UK-wide award scheme that enables primary-aged children to solve scientific problems through practical investigations. The activities focus on thinking about, talking about, and doing science. This scheme replaces the popular First Investigators and Young Investigators schemes from September. The launch will highlight the new materials that the scheme offers and you will be able to see some of the new activities in action. See web-page for details. 1.30 - 2.30 pm |
Quarks Restaurant, National Science Learning Centre UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - YORK MINSTER - TOURS OF THE EAST FRONT. The opportunity to go onto the scaffolding of the East Front and see close up the work in progress, the decay and damage to repair and the excellent new work. See web-page for details. 2.00 - 3.00 pm |
York Minster BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - SEE ATOMS IN ACTION Come and see atoms - the basic building blocks of materials - in action. The York-JEOL centre houses some of the world's most advanced technology including the high resolution electron microscope and a transmission electron microscope with sub-atomic target resolution ? one of only four in the world. A tour of the Nanocentre really is a journey into the future! See web-page for details. 2.00 - 3.00 pm |
Meet at Central Hall to walk to York Science Park UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - X-RAY VISION: EXPLORING THE SECRETS OF SYNCHROTRON SCIENCE (PART II)
As the world of scientific research becomes ever more competitive for resources, in particular funding and facilities, how should priorities be decided? Cancer or HIV? Environmental pollution or energy efficiency? The origins of the solar system or exploration of other planets? Alzheimer's or osteoporosis? Join in and play judge and jury to select the projects that you consider the most 'valuable' to society. See web-page for details. 2.00 - 4.00 pm |
Room PL/001 Physics Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Talk - BRAIN WAVES High energy consumer, promoter of (human) CO2 emissions and controller of human progress. Three of the many properties of the human brain. Get up close and personal with the most complex organ in the body. See how our state of the art brain scanners generate 3D structural images of the brain, record brainwaves and observe the brain in action. Then perform your own virtual dissection! See web-page for details. 2.00 - 4.00 pm |
York Neuroimaging Centre UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - GRID CAFE: EXPLORING THE NEXT IT GENERATION Grid computing is the future of the internet. By sharing computers around the world, we can do science that would normally be impossible. Particle physicists from the UK have helped build the world's largest Grid, now used for science from biology to engineering. There will be exhibitions, Grid demonstrations, an interactive game, a digital guestbook and fun discussions. Come along to find out more about the Grid, join in the discussions and get your questions answered. See web-page for details. 2.00 - 4.00 pm |
Foyer Vanbrugh College UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - THE MOST COMPLICATED MACHINE IN THE UNIVERSE The human brain is a remarkable processor, dealing with everything from analysing incoming information, to resurrecting memories, to producing emotions. In this talk, full of participation and demonstrations, Dr Peter Naish will explain what we understand of how the brain does these things. He will show how some of the brain's amusing errors can be very revealing about what's going on. See web-page for details. 2.00 - 4.00 pm |
Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum Gardens BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - ASKHAM BOG: YORKSHIRE'S BIODIVERSITY HOTSPOT Askham Bog is the richest site in Yorkshire for biodiversity. A complex mosaic of wetland habitats, its history has been preserved in its deep peat deposits, allowing us to reconstruct its importance as a peat mine for Roman and mediaeval York. Visitors will see numerous rare and beautiful plants and, if lucky, several unusual birds and butterflies. A chance to visit the richest nature reserve in Yorkshire and see rare wetland plants, birds and insects. See web-page for details. 2.00 - 4.30 pm |
Coach will leave from Memorial Gardens, Station Rise BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - SCIENCE FOR A BETTER WORLD: THE VISION OF J.D. BERNAL Crystallographer, historian and political activist J D Bernal wrote many pioneering works on the relationships between science and society. There is a new biography and growing interest in the role of science and technology in tackling poverty and environmental problems. This session will look at Bernal's many contributions to the debate on the social function of science and the relevance of his ideas today. See web-page for details. 2.00 - 5.30 pm |
Room PL/002 Physics Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - SCIENCEHORIZONS: HOW PEOPLE SEE THE FUTURE This event is a chance to discover and discuss the findings of sciencehorizons - a national programme of public engagement, funded by the DTI's Sciencewise scheme. You can find out about the wide ranging public views on future directions of science and technology that were collected during the project to inform government policy. We will also reflect on the project and share learning on engaging the public with science. See web-page for details. 2.00 - 6.00 pm |
Room PL/005 Physics Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - FAMILY MATTERS: AN EVOLUTIONARY, ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE ON HOW FAMILY CIRCUMSTANCES INFLUENCE CHILDREN Evidence from many different social sciences all suggest that the family circumstances of a child can influence their long term well-being. Do children need two parents, or do they just need money? Is sibling competition a serious cost? What were families like in our evolutionary history, and our more recent history, why have they changed and does it matter? See web-page for details. 2.00 - 6.00 pm |
Room B/002 Biology Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - MOLECULAR BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A BRAVE NEW WORLD The last decade saw a quiet revolution in functional materials, such as the miniaturisation of electronic components, and thin monitors and televisions. New materials essential for modern technology can no longer be designed through the traditional trial-and-error approach. This session will discuss the rational design of new materials based on self-assembly from small building blocks. You can find out how chemists "instruct" small molecules to organise into larger structures and learn about recent developments in this area. See web-page for details. 2.00 - 6.30 pm |
Room C/A101 Chemistry Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - YORK MINSTER - TOURS OF THE EAST FRONT. The opportunity to go onto the scaffolding of the East Front and see close up the work in progress, the decay and damage to repair and the excellent new work. See web-page for details. 3.30 - 4.30 pm |
York Minster BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - SEE ATOMS IN ACTION Come and see atoms - the basic building blocks of materials - in action. The York-JEOL centre houses some of the world's most advanced technology including the high resolution electron microscope and a transmission electron microscope with sub-atomic target resolution ? one of only four in the world. A tour of the Nanocentre really is a journey into the future! See web-page for details. 4.00 - 5.00 pm |
Meet at Central Hall to walk to York Science Park UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - PSYCHOLOGY IN SOCIETY This event will demonstrate the contribution that the science of social psychology can make to understanding and dealing with contemporary social issues. It will present data and analysis from empirical studies of football hooliganism, public order policing, emergency mass evacuations and conflict in Northern Ireland. These will demonstrate how science not only contributes to understanding but can also provide solutions that are of use to practitioners. By focusing upon these engaging and interesting issues in this way the seminar will provide a platform for the audience to explore the mutually constructive role that can exist between social psychology and society. See web-page for details. 4.15 - 6.15 pm |
Room V/045 Vanbrugh College UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - CAN SCHOOLS CREATE GOOD CITIZENS? How do we create 'good citizens'? Citizenship and civic education are in the news and a high government priority. But what we mean by these terms is contested. How successful have five years of the citizenship education curriculum been? Researchers and practitioners will discuss evidence, experience and problems in this vital field. All attendees are invited to stay for a free reception at the end of this event. See web-page for details. 4.15 - 6.00 pm |
Room A/TB/056-7 Alcuin - Seebohm Rowntree Building UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - FARMS AS FACTORIES: NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NON-FOOD CROPS How can non-food crops contribute to reducing pollution, combating climate change and reducing waste? A chance to hear what is happening now, what might happen in the future and to find out how local agriculture can contribute. See web-page for details. 4.15 - 6.15 pm |
Room B/006 Biology Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - INNOVATION HORIZONS "Innovation Horizons" is a debate on new applications of science and technology likely to shape our futures. The four debate areas are: Nanotechnology - Presented by Dr Alan Smith, UK Micro and Nanotechnology Network, Communications - Presented by Imran Ali, Former Deputy Director of Technology Research, Orange, Assisted Living - Presented by Steve Sadler, Group Technical Director, Tunstall and Sustainable Building and Production - Presented by Bill Dunstar, Founder, Zed Factory Ltd (tbc) Each individual is working at the forefront of their technology area, and will lay-out the business opportunities and challenges it presents and how it will impact on people's lives. The panel will then take questions from the floor, with the debate culminating in a vote for the 'most significant' new application of science and technology. See web-page for details. 5.00 - 8.30 pm |
St William's College next to York Minster BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - ROCK GUITAR IN 11 DIMENSIONS: STRATS, STRADS AND SUPERSTRINGS The simple physics of string vibrations explains the sound of rock guitar and antique violins, and maybe even the stuff we're made of and the nature of time and space itself. Live (and loud!) demonstrations of expert rock guitar playing appear throughout, research into Stradivarius violins is discussed, and stories and mind-expanding animations are used to try to get the audience to see into extra dimensions. See web-page for details. 5.30 - 6.30 pm |
City Screen Coney Street BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - HOW MATHEMATICS CHANGED MY LIFE! Mathematics is all around us, yet its effect upon human development is often neglected or ignored. Indeed, many people have little idea of how the mathematics they studied at school can be applied to the world around us, or of how it is possible to have an exciting, challenging, and stimulating career involving mathematics. The speakers are Michael Grove (Maths, Stats & OR Network and School of Mathematics, University of Birmingham), Mark McCartney (University of Ulster) and Joe Kyle (Maths, Stats & OR Network). This event will discuss how mathematics can literally change lives! See web-page for details. 6.00 - 8.00 pm |
CETL Building, York St John University BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - IS SPACE THE ANSWER TO HUMAN PROGRESS? Many consider Space the final frontier - the answer to human progress and survival. Fifty years of Space activity have changed communications, technology, our view of the Earth, and our understanding of the origins of life and the Universe. Space has impacted on our economy; and it inspires many to dream. Yet there is still much to discover and to do on our own planet. As we face numerous humanitarian crises around the world and the effects of climate change become ever more catastrophic, can Space science help us to solve these earthbound problems? Come along to here what the experts say and tell us what you think at our free Question Time style debate and drinks reception. See web-page for details. 6.00 - 8.00 pm |
National Centre for Early Music Walmgate BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - THE TRUTH ABOUT HYPNOSIS Figures such as Charles Dickens thought that it was a mysterious force that could give people strange powers; others have seen it as a fraudulent stage trick. With the aid of demonstrations, Dr Peter Naish will explain the latest scientific thinking concerning hypnosis, its uses and dangers. What are the links between hypnosis and conditions such as Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia? For those who wish to stay, after the talk he will offer a group induction, so that people can see whether they are responsive. See web-page for details. 6.00 - 8.00 pm |
Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum Gardens BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - HOW SCIENCE HELPS UK RENEWABLES Society is at a turning point. Trying to balance the needs and demands of the consumer, whilst addressing concerns about man's effect on the global environment is proving a challenge to scientists across a range of disciplines. Bio-scientists are using existing knowledge and new research to address these issues and develop the sustainable manufacture of bio-products and bio-fuels. Professor Dianna Bowles presents the latest research. See web-page for details. 6.30 - 7.30 pm |
Room K/018 Biology Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - JOHN GOODRICKE LECTURE BY MARTIN LUNN A talk on the life and discoveries of York based astronomer John Goodricke, who discovered the variable star Algol and was awarded the Copley Medal in 1783. A college at the University of York has been named after this local scientist. See web-page for details. 7.00 - 8.00 pm |
Great Hall, Treasurer's House, Minster Yard BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - BOOTHAM SCHOOL OBSERVATORY A rare chance to see an essentially Victorian observatory and, if clouds permit, to view Jupiter through a 4" refractory telescope made for the school by celebrated York maker Thomas Cooke. See web-page for details. 7.30 - 8.30 pm |
Bootham School, Bootham BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - CAFE SCIENTIFIQUE: LIQUID CRYSTALS - LIP GLOSS TO LCD TELEVISIONS Liquid crystals are found everywhere, from soaps and detergents to flat-screen LCD televisions. Internationally renowned experts from the local region Professor Gray, CBE, FRS, Professor Raynes, FRS and Professor Goodby will take you through the development of liquid crystals and their use in modern-day equipment such as mobile phones, televisions, satellite navigation systems. See web-page for details. 7.30 - 9.30 pm |
Mansion House, Helen's Square BA Festival of Science |
| 12th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - BOOTHAM SCHOOL OBSERVATORY A rare chance to see an essentially Victorian observatory and, if clouds permit, to view Jupiter through a 4" refractory telescope made for the school by celebrated York maker Thomas Cooke. See web-page for details. 8.30 - 9.30 pm |
Bootham School, Bootham BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - GEOLOGY IN THE SERVICE OF SOCIETY This event will examine the pivotal role that geology plays within modern-day society, looking for example at its role in locating and utilising key natural resources. See web-page for details. 09.15 - 11.15 am |
Central Hall UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE - THE REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE Yorkshire Forward is responsible for regional delivery of energy policy. Additionally, all organisations have a responsibility to tackle climate change. Hear about climate change science, the effects on this region, what the RDA is doing and how you can play your part in an issue that affects lives and business across the globe. See web-page for details. 09.15 - 11.15 am |
Room A/TB/056-7 Alcuin - Seebohm Rowntree Building UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - LIMITS TO GROWTH Because of climate change and finite resources, there are limits to the way we use energy and on the resultant carbon emissions. There may also be limits to continuing economic growth. All these issues will be discussed in this interesting and informative event. See web-page for details. 09.15 - 1.15 pm |
Room L/N028 Langwith College UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - CAN YOU IMAGINE? How do you think our world appears at the very large and at the very small scale? Recent scientific advances tells us more about these scales - what can we do with this knowledge? This series of six lectures takes us on a journey from the largest scales of cosmology, through nuclear astrophysics, the strange properties of water, nanoscience and ends in quantum wonderland. See web-page for details. 09.15 - 1.15 pm |
Central Hall UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - GIRLS IN PHYSICS: WHAT WORKS, WHAT NEXT? How can we encourage more girls to do physics to A level? This event will explore what the research tells us and successful strategies tried and tested in schools through a programme supported by the Department for Children, Schools and Families. Participants will be actively involved in helping us determine next steps for engaging more girls in physics, based on the lessons learned. See web-page for details. 10.00 - 1.30 pm |
Dining Hall Vanbrugh College UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM PRESENTS: THE HALIFAX. Learn about the re-building of the museum's unique Halifax Bomber, the only complete example in the world. Tour leader Phil Kemp, has worked on the aircraft for 15 years. See web-page for details. 10.30 - 11.30 am |
Yorkshire Air Museum BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - SCIENCE FOR LIFE. York St John University will host an innovative and exciting programme of events, offering interactive, practical, informative workshops designed to make science fun. Workshops will range from creative technology to health and wellbeing. The scale and variety of the workshops means that they can be enjoyed by anyone - from young to old, families, schools, businesses and city visitors alike. For example: THE SCIENCE OF EXERCISE: Learn the basic principles of the effects of exercise and the various ways to test your fitness levels with hands-on, practical activities. Science through Creativity: explore science through drawing, painting, sculpture, film, and multi media. See web-page for details. 11.00 - 5.00 pm |
Marquee in Parliament Street BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM PRESENTS: THE DAKOTA. Come aboard the engineering marvel - the Douglas DC3 - the Dakota. Many are still flying today, more than 70 years after the first. Originally an airliner, the C-47 military version was used as a transporter, glider tug, airborne forces drop aircraft and in casualty evacuation - a true workhorse of the skies. See web-page for details. 11.30 - 12.30 pm |
Yorkshire Air Museum BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - WORKING TOGETHER ACROSS DISCIPLINES: CHALLENGES FOR THE NATURAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Interdisciplinary research attracts much interest and support, not least from government. Actually undertaking it is much more difficult. Interdisciplinary research faces many challenges in a university environment including a lack of institutional support structures and incentives, lack of foundations, and difficulties in quality assessment for such research. This panel discussion draws on practical experience of interdisciplinary researchers and will examine some of the methodological problems that arise. See web-page for details. 11.30 - 1.30 pm |
Room V/123 Vanbrugh College UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - ACHIEVING GOLD WITH ENGINEERING Engineering has a significant role to play in giving UK sportsmen and women a competitive edge in sports at all levels. In this session four leading academics will demonstrate how engineering can contribute to the design of sports equipment, training regimes and improved sports performance. See web-page for details. 11.30 - 1.30 pm |
Room P/T005a Physics Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - THE BA LORD KELVIN AWARD LECTURE - DOES THE UNIVERSE NEED HUMANKIND? THE STRANGE CASE OF INTELLIGENT OBSERVERS IN THE COSMOS Spectacular cosmological observations have recently revealed that most of the Universe is made of dark matter and dark energy, while the stuff we are made of is only a tiny fraction of the cosmos. So, it is a huge surprise that such a Universe supports life - is our existence an incredibly improbable lucky throw of the dice, or is it hinting to some deeper structure in the laws of physics? Is the Universe unique or do we live in a small, habitable patch of a much larger Multiverse? Come and explore some of the answers that modern cosmology is starting to provide. See web-page for details. 1.15 - 2.00 pm |
Room PX/001 Physics Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM PRESENTS: THE HALIFAX. Learn about the re-building of the museum's unique Halifax Bomber, the only complete example in the world. Tour leader Phil Kemp, has worked on the aircraft for 15 years. See web-page for details. 1.30 - 2.30 pm |
Yorkshire Air Museum BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - SEE ATOMS IN ACTION Come and see atoms - the basic building blocks of materials - in action. The York-JEOL centre houses some of the world's most advanced technology including the high resolution electron microscope and a transmission electron microscope with sub-atomic target resolution ? one of only four in the world. A tour of the Nanocentre really is a journey into the future! See web-page for details. 2.00 - 3.00 pm |
Meet at Central Hall to walk to York Science Park
UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - READING AND HUMAN PROGRESS: FROM LABORATORY TO CLASSROOM How can reading difficulties impact on an individual's life? How can science help us intervene to promote reading skills? This event will feature a talk about what it felt like to have reading difficulties as well as an explanation of the forms of intervention that are known to be effective. We will argue that providing early intervention for reading difficulties can circumvent the downward spiral of underachievement and disadvantage. See web-page for details. 2.00 - 4.00 pm |
Room V/045 Vanbrugh College UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - WHAT HAS GEOLOGY EVER DONE FOR US? This event will focus both on the historical impacts that geological discoveries have had on society and also consider its evolving role through the present day and into the future. See web-page for details. 2.00 - 4.00 pm |
Room PL/002 Physics Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - MEDIA AND THE FUTURE WORLD Join a panel of experts from the media and SET sectors for a thought provoking discussion on the role of the media in portraying and representing female role models within drama and documentaries. This session will look at research that was conducted to identify how women in SET are portrayed within the media. The event will aim to: To highlight the presence and profile of women in SET within the media. To address the impact of the media on us all on a daily basis. To open up and create a discussion about the media and its influence. Highlight the importance of achieving an equal and balanced portrayal of women in SET in UK drama. See web-page for details. 2.00 - 4.00 pm |
Room A/TB/056-7 Alcuin - Seebohm Rowntree Building UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - THE PHYSICS OF SOCIETY What can physics say about the way society organises itself? Can physicists describe the occurrence of wars, the flow of traffic, or the movement of stock markets? Find out the answers to these questions in a talk by Aventis book prize winner Philip Ball, followed by a hands-on selection of interactive examples of the physics of society. See web-page for details. 2.00 - 4.00 pm |
Central Hall Lecture Theatre UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - THE PRESIDENT'S AGENDA BA President, Lord Browne of Madingley, chairs a panel discussion on climate change with former Director of the British Antarctic Survey, Professor Chris Rapley and Professor of environmental sciences Tim O'Riordan. See web-page for details. 2.00 - 4.00 pm |
Room PX/001 Physics Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - LEONHARD EULER: THE LEGACY! 2007 marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of Leonhard Euler, the most prolific mathematician of all time. He developed many important concepts and mathematical theorems. In fact Euler's work underpins many modern day developments. Can Euler help us to predict the weather? How does Euler help us to understand the world around us? And did Euler invent sudoku? See web-page for details. 2.00 - 4.00 pm |
Room PL/001 Physics Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM PRESENTS: THE DAKOTA. Come aboard the engineering marvel - the Douglas DC3 - the Dakota. Many are still flying today, more than 70 years after the first. Originally an airliner, the C-47 military version was used as a transporter, glider tug, airborne forces drop aircraft and in casualty evacuation - a true workhorse of the skies. See web-page for details. 2.30 - 3.30 pm |
Yorkshire Air Museum BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM PRESENTS: BARNES WALLIS. A lecture on one of Britain's finest inventors and scientific minds, Sir Barnes Neville Wallis. See web-page for details. 3.30 - 4.30 pm |
Yorkshire Air Museum BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE WALKING TOUR. This walking tour will examine some of the issues surrounding the preservation in situ of archaeological sites in York. It will involve an introductory talk, a visit to the Hungate excavations and a visit to the conservation laboratories of the York Archaeological Trust. See web-page for details. 4.00 - 6.00 pm |
Meet outside the Marks & Spencer entrance in Coppergate BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - SEE ATOMS IN ACTION Come and see atoms - the basic building blocks of materials - in action. The York-JEOL centre houses some of the world's most advanced technology including the high resolution electron microscope and a transmission electron microscope with sub-atomic target resolution ? one of only four in the world. A tour of the Nanocentre really is a journey into the future! See web-page for details. 4.00 - 5.00 pm |
Meet at Central Hall to walk to York Science Park
UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - THE BA PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: ENERGY AND HUMAN PROGRESS BA President, Lord Browne of Madingley, explores the technological solutions to our energy and climate change problems and examines the types of international institutional arrangement that will enable those solutions to be put in place. See web-page for details. 4.00 - 5.00 pm |
Room PX/001 Physics Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - YORKTEST FOOD INTOLERANCE PLAY A visual depiction of the whole process of taking a food intolerance test plus Q&A session with scientific expert to speak about the science of food intolerance. See web-page for details. 4.00 - 5.00 pm |
Marquee in Parliament Street BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - HALSTEAD LECTURE: EMBRYOLOGY AND EVOLUTION This event will examine the links between embryology and evolution and how palaeontology, genetics and embryology - otherwise uncommon bedfellows - are being combined to provide a holistic new understanding of the evolutionary history of life. See web-page for details. 4.15 - 6.15 pm |
Room PL/002 Physics Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - FOUR LAWS THAT DRIVE THE UNIVERSE The laws of thermodynamics drive everything that happens in the Universe. From the sudden expansion of a cloud of gas to the cooling of hot metal, and from the unfurling of a leaf to the course of life itself - everything is directed and constrained by four simple laws. Peter Atkins' powerful and compelling introduction explains what the laws are and how they work. See web-page for details. 4.30 - 5.30 pm |
Foyer, York Theatre Royal, St Leonard's Place BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - ANTARCTICA AND FIVE ANTARCTIC SOLITUDES 1. Antarctica is a surround-sound electro-acoustic music composition created from a unique library of field recordings collected in the Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic regions. Composer Craig Vear spent nearly 4 months with the scientific community in Antarctica on a joint fellowship with Arts Council England and British Antarctic Survey (BAS). 2. 5 Antarctic Solitudes is a collection of short films created by Craig using rare archived film footage from two 1940's expeditions. Each movement represents a retrospective emotional resonance to the effects of solitude. 3. Craig will talk about his experiences and answer questions, with a representative from the BAS (TBC). See web-page for details. 5.00 - 6.00 pm |
City Screen, Coney Street BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - PERSONALITY - WHAT MAKES YOU THE WAY YOU ARE? Why are some people worriers and others wanderers? Why do some people seem good at empathising and others at controlling? Daniel Nettle takes the reader on a tour through the science of human personality, looking at the 'big five' types of personality and at the latest findings from psychology, brain science, and evolution to explore the mystery of what makes us the way we are. See web-page for details. 5.45 - 6.45 pm |
Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum Gardens BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - WHAT CLIFF? DRIVING BLIND TOWARDS THE GREENHOUSE GAS LIMIT There is a limit to the concentration of greenhouse gases we can allow in the atmosphere before 'tipping points' in the earth's climate are reached. We can't say exactly where this limit is, only that there definitely IS one, and that we are accelerating towards it so fast that we're likely to reach it this century, if not in mere decades. The event will explore the consequences of passing the limit, and ways we could slow down and stop before we reach it. See web-page for details. 6.00 - 8.00 pm |
CETL Building, York St John University BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - HUGH BRODY'S INSIDE AUSTRALIA On a vast salt lake surrounded by red earth, renowned British sculptor Antony Gormley embarks on a sculptural installation that awakens Menzies, a small Goldfields town in remote Western Australia. Fifty-one sculptures stand silently in the hot desert wind, capturing a moment in time. The film will be preceded by the winner of the RAI Student Prize. See web-page for details. 6.00 - 8.00 pm |
Room PL/001 Physics Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - GOOD BUGS, BAD BUGS; OUR MANY INTERACTIONS WITH MICROBES Microbes often receive a 'bad rap' especially when people die of terrible infectious disease like MRSA. However, of the huge variety and number of microbes the vast majority do not harm us, and even help us. Microbes impact food science, health and even global warming. In the future, they may provide us with green energy sources. University of York researchers investigate the benefits and the dangers. See web-page for details. 6.30 - 7.30 pm |
Room K/018 Biology Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - THE VOID What is 'the void'? What remains when you take all the matter away? Can empty space - 'nothing' - exist? Frank Close's latest book explores the science and the history of the elusive void: from Aristotle's theories to black holes and quantum particles, and why our very latest discoveries about the vacuum can tell us extraordinary things about the cosmos. See web-page for details. 7.00 - 8.00 pm |
Bedern Hall, Bartle Garth BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - WHEN IT PAYS TO CO-OPERATE: A BIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE Nature is not only "red in tooth and claw". Many organisms live in co-operative partnerships that protect them from natural enemies and promote their access to limiting resources. This session will explore the importance of co-operation in the evolution and diversity of life - from the first cells to coral reefs and plant pollination - and address how recent research advances are contributing to medical advances, insect pest control and even to a better understanding of human behaviour. See web-page for details. 7.00 - 8.00 pm |
Mansion House, St Helen's Square BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
Trouveré - join medieval minstrels Trouveré for a fabulous evening of medieval music in the candlelit Great Hall. Phone 07720 118 406 for details | Barley Hall |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - BOOTHAM SCHOOL OBSERVATORY A rare chance to see an essentially Victorian observatory and, if clouds permit, to view Jupiter through a 4" refractory telescope made for the school by celebrated York maker Thomas Cooke. See web-page for details. 7.30 - 8.30 pm |
Bootham School Bootham BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - JOHN SMEATON - THE FATHER OF THE CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSION John Smeaton first described himself as a 'Civil Engineer' in 1768. In doing so, he identified a new profession that was distinct from that of the military engineers who, since ancient times, had undertaken the construction of public infrastructure. At the time, 'civil engineering' encompassed all non-military engineering. He designed many projects including; Eddystone Lighthouse, many Canals, Windmills and Watermills, pumps at London Bridge, Ramsgate Harbour, Aberdeen Bridge, he greatly improved the Newcomen's steam engine, to name a few. An innovative and intelligent man, Smeaton remains one of engineering's most revered professionals and commonly regarded as the father of the civil engineering profession. See web-page for details. 7.30 - 9.30 pm |
Merchant Taylors' Hall, Aldwark BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present - Singers & Musicians Night - All acoustic performers are made welcome, and listeners besides, at our popular Open House session. The more the merrier, so do come along | 8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C. |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - BOOTHAM SCHOOL OBSERVATORY A rare chance to see an essentially Victorian observatory and, if clouds permit, to view Jupiter through a 4" refractory telescope made for the school by celebrated York maker Thomas Cooke. See web-page for details. 8.30 - 9.30 pm |
Bootham School Bootham BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - CHRIS WATSON'S 'MIDNIGHT AT THE OASIS' - LIVE The Kalahari desert is a vast open space where over 85% of the wildlife is nocturnal. After sunset the dunes, grasses and thorn bushes are patrolled by an alien empire - the insects. 'Midnight at the Oasis' presents an un-seen soundscape from a beautiful and hostile environment. In a live mixing Chris Watson, one of the world's greatest sound artists and sound recordists, will create a 20 minute time compression from sunset to sunrise in South Africa's Kalahari desert. Within the neutral acoustic space of a canvass marquee in the centre of York the listener will be transported and then surrounded by the unique and delicate nocturnal sonic detail recorded in this remote habitat. See web-page for details. 11.25 - 11.50 pm |
Marquee in Parliament Street BA Festival of Science |
| 13th September 2007 |
Guided walk from Redmire station (11.30 am) Walks are moderately strenuous and last 3-4 hours, ending in either Redmire or Leyburn, from where you can catch a train back to your starting point. We typically cover 5-6 miles and suitable clothing and footwear is essential. Please bring your own refreshments, especially drinks. Depending on the route and timings, there may also be the opportunity to visit Bolton Castle Tea room (closed during the winter), the Old Town Hall Tea room in Redmire or cafés in Leyburn. Leyburn station teabar is open on all train running days |
Wensleydale Railway |
| 13th September 2007 |
Royal Horticultural Society - MASTERCLASS DEMONSTRATIONS AND WALKS 2007 - Demonstration of Winter hanging baskets - How to create and maintain a winter hanging basket. These walks and demonstrations are led by experienced members of the gardens staff at Harlow Carr and offer the opportunity to learn more about gardening and gain inspiration for your own garden. They will last 1 – 11/2 hours and will go ahead regardless of the weather, so please come prepared appropriately for the conditions. 2.00 pm | Harlow Carr Garden RHS Harlow Carr |
| 14th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - THE GEOLOGY OF SWILLINGTON BRICK PIT, GARFORTH The Upper Carboniferous Coal Measures of Yorkshire have in the past provided valuable resources of coal and iron-ore and continue to yield the raw materials for such essential building products as brick and stone. Our visit to Swillington Brick Pit will enable us to see how these geological riches occur, and understand how they were formed over 300 million years ago. Participants should be equipped with boots. See web-page for details. 9.00 - 1.00 pm |
Swillington Brick Pit, Garforth BA Festival of Science |
| 14th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - THE SPEAKING AND SINGING COMPUTER - WILL IT EVER SOUND HUMAN? This event looks at descriptions and demonstrations of voice production and electronic voice synthesis methods considering how synthesis of speech might become indistinguishable from the natural original such that you will not know whether it is of computer or human origin. We will explore impact of this and what could happen in the wrong hands. See web-page for details. 9.15 - 11.15 am |
Room PL/002 Physics Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 14th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - DEVELOPING NEW TREATMENTS USING ANIMAL EXPERIMENTS: SEPARATING FACT FROM ARTEFACT The use of animal models of human disease is coming under increasing scrutiny. How helpful such models are in developing new treatments for humans has been the focus of increasing research. This session will explore the evidence, the challenges, and the opportunities for enhancing the robustness, relevance and transferability of data from animal experiments. See web-page for details. 9.15 - 1.15 pm |
Room C/A101 Chemistry Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 14th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - UNDERSTANDING THE UNIVERSE'S BIGGEST MYSTERIES Interested in the biggest mysteries of our universe, how science works or what it is like to be a young physicist working at the cutting edge of research? This event will explore how the world's largest physics experiment (the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN) will help us answer some of the biggest questions we have about the origins, evolution and working of the universe. See web-page for details. 9.30 - 1.15 pm |
Central Hall Lecture Theatre UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 14th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE Come and find out how your lifestyle affects the environment and what to do to reduce your impact on it. Use computer software to find out if the way you travel or what you eat, throw away and buy has the biggest impact on the world around you. Find out more about climate change and what you can do to reduce your impact on it. Help will be on hand for people at the Energy Efficiency Advice Centre, the council waste and transport teams, York Rotters, the Stockholm Environment Institute and many more - giving out free advice, light bulbs, cotton bags and much much more! See web-page for details. 11.00 - 5.00 pm |
Marquee, St Sampson's Square BA Festival of Science |
| 14th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - DISTILLATE There are various constraints that affect people's ability to make more sustainable transport choices - from their domestic situation, to local services, to their obligations as employees. The SEI will show the transport problem from both the policy and individual perspectives - it often isn't easy to change travel behaviour. Based on DISTILLATE - a collaborative project between 5 research institutions and 15 local authorities - the SEI will offer examples of how people might be able to overcome these constraints. DISTILLATE'S principal objective is to develop tools to help local authorities improve how they do transport and land use planning. See web-page for details. 11.00 - 5.00 pm |
Marquee, Parliament Street BA Festival of Science |
| 14th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - FROM WEEDS TO WOODS An exhibition every gardener should see, featuring research from the University of York into the plant hormone auxin. Auxin is found in the leading shoot and restricts growth in the side shoots, explaining why a sure way to make a plant bushy is to prune back the main shoot. The research uses a small weed, Arabidopsis, which is like a lab rat for the plant kingdom, to study crop species, in particular willow, which can be grown under short rotation coppicing as a bioenergy crop. See web-page for details. 1.00 - 3.30 pm |
Biology Atrium UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 14th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY OF HEAVY METALS Good metals, such as zinc and iron are vital for human health, and deficiencies in these minerals can cause diseases, especially amongst the proportion of the world’s population that relies on cereals as amain source of nutrition. 'Bad' metals, such as lead and cadmiumcan poison wildlife and humans. Research at the University of York shows how we can tackle bothmineral deficiencies in human diets and cleaning up the environment through so called phytoremediation. See web-page for details. 1.00 - 3.30 pm |
Biology Atrium UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 14th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007
- THE BA CHARLES DARWIN AWARD LECTURE - THE EVOLUTION OF CHICK CHAT:
HOW THE STUDY OF BIRD SONG CAN HELP US UNDERSTAND THE ORIGINS OF HUMAN
SPEECH
At first glance there doesn't seem to be much similarity between birdsong and human speech. However the study of vocal development in humans and birds shows more than a passing similarity ? both birds and humans have to learn to communicate over an extended period by imitating the sounds of other species members. Similarities in several brain structures between birds and humans can give us a clue as to how vocal learning might have evolved through Darwin's theory of Natural Selection; and learning how birds learn their song can give fascinating insight into how we develop language. See web-page for details. 1.15 - 2.00 pm |
Room PX/001 Physics Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 14th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - DID MONKEYS REALLY LIVE IN ENGLAND? Today, primates in the wild, live in the tropical areas. However, primates once roamed all over Europe. Over the past 50 million years, there were rainforest primates in Belgium, apes sunning themselves in France and monkeys rubbing shoulders with deer in Norfolk. So what happened to the European primates? Did changes in landmasses and environments affect their survival? Did humans impact on the most recent European primates? Will global warming make Europe attractive to monkeys and apes again? See web-page for details. 2.00 - 4.00 pm |
Room B/002 Biology Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 14th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - SEE ATOMS IN ACTION Come and see atoms - the basic building blocks of materials - in action. The York-JEOL centre houses some of the world's most advanced technology including the high resolution electron microscope and a transmission electron microscope with sub-atomic target resolution ? one of only four in the world. A tour of the Nanocentre really is a journey into the future! See web-page for details. 2.00 - 3.00 pm |
Meet at Central Hall to walk to York Science Park
UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 14th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007
- PUBLIC ENEMY NO.1 OR YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND? EXPLORING THE FASCINATING
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND THE PARASITES THAT LIVE INSIDE US Parasites are a fascinating and diverse group of organisms that live inside us with a wide range of consequences for our health and wellbeing. This event will discuss why malaria parasites are so dangerous, killing 2-3 million people a year, whereas parasitic worms may provide novel treatments for people suffering from conditions such as asthma, diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease. See web-page for details. 2.00 - 4.00 pm |
Room C/A101 Chemistry Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 14th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - BORN IN YORK: THE EARLY BA AND EARLY NINETEENTH-CENTURY SCIENCE York is an enormously significant city for the BA because this is where the organisation staged its very first annual festival in 1831. This event marks the return of the BA to its 'birthplace' by exploring the foundation and early years of the BA, and the growing place of science in literature, exhibitions and popular culture. See web-page for details. 2.00 - 4.00 pm |
Room PL/001 Physics Dept UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 14th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - WHAT EYE MOVEMENTS TELL US ABOUT THE BRAIN AND LANGUAGE As we go about our daily lives, our eyes are (for most of us) the primary sensory organs that mediate between the world about us and the mind within us. For psychologists, the movement of those eyes reflects the workings of a mind that actively explores its environment. Here, we shall describe various demonstrations of how eye movements illuminate the close ties between language and vision, and what these ties might tell us about how the mind is organised. See web-page for details. 2.00 - 4.00 pm |
Room V/045 Vanbrugh College UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 14th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - THE PHYSICS OF BUNGEE JUMPING Come along to see the science of bungee jumping at first hand! Jumpers of a range of ages and weights will take the plunge to investigate Hooke's Law as well as calculate their acceleration and velocity. See web-page for details. 3.00 - 5.00 pm |
Eye of York, Clifford's Tower BA Festival of Science |
| 14th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - SEE ATOMS IN ACTION Come and see atoms - the basic building blocks of materials - in action. The York-JEOL centre houses some of the world's most advanced technology including the high resolution electron microscope and a transmission electron microscope with sub-atomic target resolution ? one of only four in the world. A tour of the Nanocentre really is a journey into the future! See web-page for details. 4.00 - 5.00 pm |
Meet at Central Hall to walk to York Science Park
UoY BA Festival of Science |
| 14th September 2007 |
Decorative Arts Tour - English Clocks and Watches - a much requested repeat of a tour by Horologist, David Barker, who has cared for the timepieces in the Noel terry Collection for over 25 years. 7.00 pm | Fairfax House |
| 14th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - BEATRICE DE CARDI LECTURE: 'ARCHAEOLOGY AND ARTIFICE: THE OFFICE OF WORKS AND THE FABRICATION OF MEDIEVAL HISTORY' To coincide with the 650th anniversary of the founding of York's Company of Merchant Adventurers, the 2007 Council for British Archaeology Weekend Event will take place in and around York on 14 - 16 September. Proceedings will start with the free annual Beatrice de Cardi lecture by Dr Simon Thurley, Chief Executive of English Heritage. Throughout the weekend there will be presentations on York and its locality, tours around the historic splendours of York (including the Medieval Guildhalls) and a trip out to some of Yorkshire's more ancient sites. See web-page for details. 7.30 - 8.30 pm |
Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum Gardens BA Festival of Science |
| 14th September 2007 |
York Astronomical Society - Yorkshire Museum Public Star Party - Arranged by Martin Lunn from the museum, and supported by York AS. Come along and bring your telescope for help, hints and tips on how to use it and get the best from it. We'll be there for advice and practical help | Y.A.S. |
| 14th September 2007 |
House Concert - Sharon
Lewis & Katy Carr - Sharon Lewis: After touring the world and
releasing albums as one half of the female duo Pooka. Queen of melody
Sharon Lewis is now performing songs from her debut solo album The Hour Lilies.
Much revered for her tender and heartfelt songs, Sharon has
collaborated with artists such as Orbital, Rob Ellis ( PJ Harvey ) and
most recently world music pioneers 1 Giant Leap. "so fine!...it’s almost worrying" ****Q magazine - "a stunning debut!" Music Maker Katy Carr is a London based songstress, she has released albums on her label Deluce Records. Evoking sounds of Kate Bush and Pentangle, Katy’s music is steeped in folklore. A quirky and sassy performer, Katy wins her audience over with striking confidence and a sense of unfolding drama. 'Alt - folk star in waiting ' with a 4 star review from Q magazine. 'Definitely one for the Mercury Music Prize to consider' (The Times). Both critically acclaimed in their own right with over 10 albums of work between them, they bring their sensitive and provocative music to unique venues all over the country. Performing in people's living rooms, gardens, tea houses and book shops they boldly take the road less travelled. "We want to take our music off the beaten track" says Sharon "As a solo performer it is very satisfying to play in intimate spaces and equally satisfying for an audience" Searching for the perfect place for song Katy and Sharon embark on a musical journey together taking them from small towns and villages to big dirty cities. "We hope to make some new friends along the way and open people's hearts and minds to the power of live music, change their perceptions on where music can be performed." |
House Concerts |
| 14th September 2007 |
Pastel Workshop - Led by Ripon pastel artist Heather Dormer (NDD, ATD), an experienced teacher who offers plenty of help and guidance to all. Her workshops begin with a demonstration of various techniques illustrating the vibrancy, spontaneity and texture obtainable with pastels. Please bring your own materials if you have them (materials provided, if not), and a packed lunch. Booking Essential. | 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Kiplin Hall Scorton |
| 14th September 2007 |
St Mary's Church Tour - Free tour of the magnificent Victorian High Gothic church designed by William Burges. Meet at the Visitor Centre | 11.00 am Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| 14/15th September 2007 |
York National Bookfair -
From modest beginning with just 20 exhibitors at the White Swan Inn in
York in 1974, the York Book Fair has grown into the largest, and many
say friendliest, rare, antiquarian and out-of-print book fair in
Europe. Held over two days, 200 of this country's leading booksellers
offer for sale a breathtaking diversity of books, as well as maps &
prints, ranging in price from just a few pounds up to tens of thousands
of pounds. You will find books over 500 years old, to review copies of recently published works, and everything in between. As one buyer from Arizona said last year: "As someone who travels 6000 miles to the York Fair it is my main buying event of the year." The venue is very easy to reach, there is unlimited free parking, and also a free shuttle bus from the Railway Station to the Fair every 20 minutes. If you visit the website you can even get a free ticket to the Fair! |
York Racecourse National Bookfair |
| 14-16th September 2007 | 2007
Harrogate Autumn Flower Show - For many exhibitors, the two Harrogate
Shows in April and September mark the beginning and end of the UK's
Horticultural Show season, taking in Chelsea, Hampton Court and Tatton
Park on the way. Around 90 of the country's leading horticultural
nurseries will be in Flower Hall 1, once again competing for medal
award cards and silver trophies and selling from their plant markets.
All are specialists in their field and are happy to share their
knowledge with visitors. A huge range of gardening accessories on sale: summerhouses, statues, a ceramic pot, gardening tools...we've got the lot! Much of the Showground is hard-surfaced and over 70% of the Show is under cover, either in fully ramped and floored marquees or in the two permanent exhibition halls. A grand day out whatever the weather! The following societies are represented at the show - Ancient Society of York Florists, The; British & European Geranium Society, The; British Cactus & Succulent Society; British Clematis Society; British Fuchsia Society, The; British Gladiolus Society; British National Carnation Society; Cottage Garden Society; Delphinium Society, The: Yorks & Lincs Group; Floristry & Flower Arranging; Hardy Plant Society, The: West Yorkshire Group; Harrogate & Ripon Beekeepers' Association; National Association of Flower Arranging Societies; National Chrysanthemum Society: Northern Group; National Council for the Conservation of Plants & Gardens; National Dahlia Society: Northern Committee; National Vegetable Society, The; North of England Bonsai Association; Northern Fruit Group; Royal Horticultural Society; Royal National Rose Society |
9.30 am - 5.30 pm The Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate Flower Show |
| 14-16th September 2007 |
Darlington Dog Show - the rovers return | Newby Hall |
| 14-16th September 2007 |
National Model Engineering & Modelling Exhibition - The Northern Events Arena at the Pickering Showground one mile south of Pickering, hosts its rapidly expanding Model Engineering event. In its 3rd year known as ‘Harrogate’s Little Brother’ the show is rapidly catching up with its larger counterpart, becoming a recognised event on the Model Engineering circuit | Pickering Showground NME&ME |
| 14-30th September 2007 |
Carnival Messiah - A Spectacular Musical and Theatrical Celebration We will use Harewood and its resources as a venue to celebrate Caribbean culture in Britain today. No more comprehensive, more multi-dimensional, more exuberant expression of that exists than “Carnival Messiah” - a two-hour spectacular musical showcase that blends the excitement, music and colour of carnival with some of the most inspiring and exhilarating melodies of Handel’s Messiah in an exhilarating musical and theatrical celebration. Carnival Messiah has its origins in Leeds Carnival, one of the earliest Caribbean Carnivals in the UK, a spectacular procession of motorised floats, costumes, dancers and some very loud music, which has been winding its way through Chapeltown every August Bank Holiday Monday since 1967. Created by Trinidad-born, Leeds-based director and musicologist Geraldine Connor, Carnival Messiah was first performed at the West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds in 1999 and has also played very successfully at Carnival time in Trinidad. Performances will take place in a 1000-seater big top on the North Front |
Harewood House |
| 15th September 2007 |
Full Farmers' Market -
The main principle of the farmers market is that it is local producers
selling fresh quality produce direct to local consumers in an
atmosphere which promotes dialogue and understanding of food production
including environmental and welfare standards. This cuts down food
miles and puts money back into the local economy rather than imported
goods. The market always offers an extensive range of produce including:- Meat – Yorkshire beef, lamb and pork; chicken, duck, geese, pheasant, partridge, wild game (in season); wild boar; pies, sausages, burgers etc. Vegetables – Fresh vegetables and salads (including organic growers); exotic mushrooms; fresh fruit in season. Bakery – Cakes, scones, quiches, puddings, fruit pies. Other products – Yorkshire cheeses, home made soups, fruit wine, apple juice, organic milk and butter. A fantastic choice of fresh quality local produce at very competitive prices and the benefit of knowing where it's come from and how it's been produced |
York Auction Centre Murton Farmers' Market |
| 15th September 2007 |
Medieval Merchants and
their Guilds - In 2007 the Company of Merchant Adventurers of the City
of York is celebrating the 650th anniversary of their foundation in
1357. They are still based in the Hall which was built for them in
1357-61, and they still possess valuable archives going back to the
building accounts of the Hall as well as much relating to their
membership and trade. As one of their special commemorative events, and in collaboration with the Centre for Medieval Studies at the University of York, The Company is organising a one-day conference at the King’s Manor, York on Saturday 15th September 2007. Lectures will be given on the York merchants, their Hall, hospital and trade, and also more widely on the Merchant Adventurers of London and England, and on trading links between England and the Continent. There will be a Conference Dinner in the medieval Merchant Adventurers’ Hall. The convenors are Dr Peter Addyman and Professor David Palliser and other speakers will include Dr Kate Giles, Dr Richard Hall, Professor Carole Rawcliffe, Dr Anne Sutton and Mrs Louise Wheatley. Participants will also be very welcome to attend the annual Council for British Archaeology Beatrice de Cardi lecture, to be given in York the evening before by a distinguished lecturer on a topic closely related to the conference |
King's Manor, Exhibition Square Merchant Adventurers |
| 15th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - RIFLE BUTTS QUARRY This small disused quarry is important for what isn't there. In North Yorkshire 1000 metres of rock was deposited over a period of about 90 million years in the Jurassic and early Cretaceous, but it is missing at Rifle Butts quarry. Local geologist Mike Horne will show people the site and talk about its importance for the understanding the geology of England. See web-page for details. 10.00 - 12.00 am |
Rifle Butts SSSI, Goodmanham BA Festival of Science |
| 15th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM PRESENTS: THE HALIFAX. Learn about the re-building of the museum's unique Halifax Bomber, the only complete example in the world. Tour leader Phil Kemp, has worked on the aircraft for 15 years. See web-page for details. 10.30 - 11.30 am |
Yorkshire Air Museum BA Festival of Science |
| 15th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - LIVING IN AN ARBORETUM: IT'S A BUGS LIFE! Have you ever fancied hunting for minibeasts? Or trawling the waters of the pond or meeting the trees and finding out what kind of creatures make them their home? This is your chance in a day packed full of family fun at this fantastic arboretum. Create your very own piece of art and take home a story stick inspired by what you have discovered. See web-page for details. 10.00 - 12.00 am |
The Arboretum Trust, Castle Howard, near Malton BA Festival of Science |
| 15th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - DOWNLOAD An interactive event giving the change to find out all about digital media, meet the experts and have a go for yourself. Activities include computer DJing, how to be a video disc jockey, circuit bending, digital art, podcasting as well as using applications of IT at home. See web-page for details. 11.00 - 5.00 pm |
Marquee Parliament Street BA Festival of Science |
| 15th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - EINSTEIN IN ART! Take part in a community art project, depicting Einstein, whilst finding out about some of his theories and ideas. See web-page for details. 11.00 - 3.00 pm |
Marquee Parliament Street BA Festival of Science |
| 15th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM PRESENTS: THE DAKOTA. Come aboard the engineering marvel - the Douglas DC3 - the Dakota. Many are still flying today, more than 70 years after the first. Originally an airliner, the C-47 military version was used as a transporter, glider tug, airborne forces drop aircraft and in casualty evacuation - a true workhorse of the skies. See web-page for details. 11.30 - 12.30 pm |
Yorkshire Air Museum BA Festival of Science |
| 15th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - EVOLUTION AND EXTINCTION An illustrated journey through time from the origins of life to the present day outlining the pattern of evolution and the repeated nature of catastrophic events that threaten life on earth. See web-page for details. 11.30 - 1.00 pm |
The Curia, Yorkshire Museum BA Festival of Science |
| 15th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM PRESENTS: THE HALIFAX. Learn about the re-building of the museum's unique Halifax Bomber, the only complete example in the world. Tour leader Phil Kemp, has worked on the aircraft for 15 years. See web-page for details. 1.30 - 2.30 pm |
Yorkshire Air Museum BA Festival of Science |
| 15th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - THE EARTH DETECTIVES An illustrated talk on the work of geologists and how it can be compared to that of detectives. Find out how geologists collect and use evidence to piece together the events that have occurred during the Earth's long and varied history. See web-page for details. 2.00 - 3.30 pm |
The Curia, Yorkshire Museum BA Festival of Science |
| 15th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - Event - YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM PRESENTS: THE DAKOTA. Come aboard the engineering marvel - the Douglas DC3 - the Dakota. Many are still flying today, more than 70 years after the first. Originally an airliner, the C-47 military version was used as a transporter, glider tug, airborne forces drop aircraft and in casualty evacuation - a true workhorse of the skies. See web-page for details. 2.30 - 3.30 pm |
Yorkshire Air Museum BA Festival of Science |
| 15th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007
- Did you know that monkeys once roamed all over England and that
global warming might mean we see them do so again? Have you ever
wondered where the human capacity for creating and appreciating art
came from? What will the implications be for society if teleportation
and human cloning ever become a scientific reality? Event - SCIENCE TRAIL TOUR. Discover how York has been built on science and technology over its 2000 year history, exploring some of its scientific heritage with this city centre guided tour starting at the medieval Monk Bar and finishing at the modern Yorkshire Wheel. 6.30 - 8.30 pm |
Monk Bar BA Festival of Science |
| 15th September 2007 |
Organ Recital | 7.00 pm York Minster |
| 15th September 2007 |
Yorkshire Garland Launch
Day - 1.00 pm - Yorkshire Folk Song Concert with John Greaves, Ray
Padgett, Mick Haywood, Steve Gardham, Jim Eldon, Knaresborough Mummers
, Three Score & Ten, Noble & Cocking 7.30 pm - The Waterson Family plus Will Noble & John Cocking Yorkshire Garland is recently formed group of folk song enthusiasts devoted to the collection, preservation and performance of Yorkshire songs. In particular, they aim to develop a free-of-charge website where songs can be downloaded as both musical notation and as recordings by original singers. Yorkshire Garland have received financial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund through its Local Heritage Initiative, and they are using the York day as a major launch event. There will be an informal afternoon concert (1.00 pm - 4.30 pm) of Yorkshire folk songs with a line-up of well-known traditional singers. This session is in memory of the late song collector Nigel Hudleston and the young Holmfirth singer Haydn Thorp (1976-1999). The main evening concert (7.30 pm - 10.30 pm) features members of the Waterson Family (NB – not the standard Waterson:Carthy line-up), plus support from Will Noble & John Cocking |
The National Centre for Early Music |
| 15th September 2007 |
The BA Festival of Science 2007 - UPLOAD! Showcase for the Download daytime event. Local bands will perform, alongside the Download Festival computer DJs and VJs. Displays of digital project work from adults, students and local businesses. See web-page for details. 7.30 - 11.00 pm |
Marquee Parliament Street BA Festival of Science |
| 15th September 2007 |
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives - Britain Stands Alone. In 1940, after Dunkirk and the Battle of Britain, one small island dared to defy Hitler’s attempt to dominate Europe. In these desperate and dark hours lies the secret of the final successful phases of the Second World War. Using personal diaries and letters explore the lives of individuals on the front line, and those who were evacuated to Canada. Discover the Home Guard’s devious and dastardly plans to prevent invasion and "Don’t Panic!" when you see the original documents. Our guest speaker Matt Ford will also be presenting parts of his recent research into the ways in which Britain rearmed and restructured her defence forces for the final showdown. 10.30 am - 1.30 pm |
Royal Armouries Leeds |
| 15th September 2007 |
Taster Tour - Travel in time to take an overview of the history of this World Heritage Site. Meet at the Visitor Centre | 2.00 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| 15th September 2007 |
Howden Festival - CONCERT - ENGLISH CHURCH MUSIC THROUGH THE AGES - Music through the ages will include:
If ye love me Tallis 1505-1585 God so loved the world Stainer 1840-1901 I Was Glad Parry 1848-1918 Like as the hart Howells 1892-1983 We wait for thy loving kindness McKie 1901-1984 Never weather-beaten sail Shephard b. 1949 and Christ the Lord is risen again! Rutter b. 1945. David Leeke is Director of the Sam Baker School of Church Music based at S Alkmund’s Church, Shrewsbury and Conductor of the Shrewsbury Cantata Choir. He was born and educated in Shrewsbury, where he received his early musical training under the late legendary Sam Baker. David subsequently studied at the Royal College of Music and has pursued a distinguished musical career. Kathryn Burningham grew up in Surrey and was educated at Sutton High School. She read music at Oxford University, where she was the Organ Scholar of Merton College. This busy role involved accompanying chapel services, directing the chapel choir and organising, rehearsing and performing the music for college functions. |
12.10 pm Howden Minster Howden Festival |
| 15th September 2007 |
Fountains By Floodlight - from Dusk – 10.00 pm. Enjoy a Saturday night with a difference! Experience the beauty and mystery of Fountains Abbey by floodlight, with a different choir performing each week in the Abbey from 8.00 pm – 9.00 pm, guided tours at 7.00 pm and 7.30 pm, hot seasonal food served from the Abbey kiosk and Gregorian chants floating through the air, it's an atmospheric night to remember. Last admission 9.00 pm, no need to book | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| 15th September 2007 |
Sowerby Music present - 'Happiest Days.' A light-hearted show recalling the vintage years of Joyce Grenfell and her theatrical friends presented by Richard Baker—that doyen of newscasters—with Janine Roebuck and Arwel Treharne Morgan | 7.30 pm St. Oswald's Church Sowerby, Thirsk Sowerby Music |
| 15th September 2007 |
The Way Of The Drum - The thundering and exhilarating rhythms of this ancient Japanese art are revealed as members of the renowned Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers return to Selby. From the roots of Taiko Drumming they perform traditional pieces from Japan. A powerful fusion of primal rhythm, dance and athleticism takes the audience on an exciting, energetic & enjoyable journey | Selby Town Hall |
| 15/16th September 2007 |
1940s Weekend - Celebrating the Bull Dog spirit of the home front. Relive the nostalgia of 1940s Wartime Britain. The Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway steps back to the difficult times of Wartime Britain. Various re-enactment societies attend the railway over both days. Watch out for the Home Guard, Soldiers and Airmen returning home on leave and, of course, the long suffering civilians... | Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway |
| 15/16th September 2007 |
Nostell Craft Fair and Second-Hand Book Fair - beautiful and unique local crafts for sale in the Robert Adam Riding School. With a Second-Hand Book Sale in the Orangery. 11.30 am - 4.30 pm | Nostell Priory |
| 15/16th September 2007 |
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - Day Out With Thomas. There's fun for children of all ages when 'Thomas' pays another visit to the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. Join him and his friends for the live steam show at Ingrow, join in the fun at Keighley with 'The Thin Controller', try the childrens rides and listen to the story-teller at Oxenhope, plus lots more. Your all-inclusive Day Ticket provides unlimited travel on the day and access to all of the event sites on the Railway | Keighley & Worth Valley Railway |
| 15/16th September 2007 |
Gala Weekend - A packed train schedule, special services, visiting engines and machinery, exhibitions, model railways... everything for enthusiasts and familes alike! | Kirklees Light Railway nr Wakefield |
| 15/16th September 2007 |
Corn Dolly Weekend – Find out how these traditional decorations are made – it's much more difficult than it looks! Try your hand at making them in the Corn Dolly Exhibition in The Town and see the corn dollies on display around the Museum | Beamish Open Air Museum |
| 15/16th September 2007 |
Gala Weekend - two passenger trains operating with a variety of locomotives | Tanfield Railway nr Gateshead |
| 15-30th September 2007 |
Art Exhibition - An exhibition of watercolours titled 'Far and Near' by Sir David Goodall (Chair of our Trustees and former High Commissioner to India) will be held in the Orchid House at the Garden. All proceeds will go to the Garden. 10.30 am to 5.00 pm | Helmsley Walled Garden |
| 16th September 2007 |
Guided Walking Tour - Victorian Miscellany - York Cemetery is a working burial ground. At the same time, it provides opportunities for conservation, education, and informal recreation within a protected environment close to York city centre. Trustees, staff, Friends, and volunteers all work to achieve the right balance between the provision of a community facility and support for the environment. Walk starts at 2.00 pm from The Gatehouse | York Cemetery |
| 16th September 2007 |
British Model Flying Association Flying Show - Members of the British Model Flying Association will be demonstrating their skills on Battle of Britain Sunday, 16th September. The show will probably feature models of some of the aircraft that fought in the Battle of Britain, such as Hawker Hurricanes and Supermarine Spitfires. The members of the British Model Flying Association will also be showing aerobatic models such as Cap21's, and Sukhoi's, and '3D' models, ultra light high powered models designed only with wild aerobatics in mind | Castle Howard |
| 16th September 2007 |
Kate Rusby - Kate Rusby has been charming us for a decade and more with her gentle, graceful take on English traditional song. That doesn't quite make her a grand dame like Norma Waterson, and her sixth solo studio collection retains much of her youthful allure. But it also exudes a mature poise that proves right those of us who felt that Rusby would only get better with age. 'The finest female folk singer to hit the scene in two decades' - The Times | The Grand Opera House York |
| 16th September 2007 |
Noughties to Forties - Early 20th Century cars on display and Victorian laundry demonstations. 12 noon - 4.00 pm | Beningbrough Hall |
| 16th September 2007 |
Traditional Harvest Day - see the harvest brought in... in the traditional way, with Period cooking and activities | Ryedale Folk Museum |
| 16th September 2007 |
Plant Fair - Specialist nurseries offer a wide range of plants and shrubs for sale. From 10.00 am | Brodsworth Hall |
| 16th September 2007 |
Sunday Afternoon Band Concert - A perfect way to spend a summer day. Enjoy the gardens in the company of some of the best of South Yorkshire's musical brass bands | 3.00 pm Brodsworth Hall |
| 17th September 2007 |
Howden Festival - Lunch-time Organ Recital by David Leeke - Stanley Trumpet Voluntary Bach Prelude and Fugue in F minor Mendelssohn Sonata II in C minor: Grave-Adagio, Allegro maestoso e vivace, Fugue Saint Saens Fantasie in C Elgar Adagio from the cello concerto Vaughan Williams Rhosymedre Whitlock Fidelis and Campbell Gaudeamus. FREE CONCERT | 12.10 pm Howden Minster Howden Festival |
| 17th September 2007 |
Howden Festival - Other Lives Productions - Richard Avery, Jessica Duffield, Neil King perform a monologue and a play Anton Chekhov’s The Proposal a 25 minute one-act play. Ivan Vassilievich Lomov, a landowner, visits the estate of his neighbour, Stepan Stepanovitch Choobukov, in order to make a proposal of marriage to Choobukov’s daughter, Natalyia Stepanovna. We have transposed the action to a West Yorkshire farming community | 6.00 pm The Shire Hall Howden Festival |
| 17th September 2007 |
Howden Festival
- White Rosettes - Gold Medal winning Ladies Barbershop Chorus,
performing moving ballads and heart stopping up tempos full of
choreography. The chorus have sung around the world in their 30 year history and are regulars on the Radio 3 Choir of the Year. They perform with passion and create a sound not to be missed. The White Rosettes were formed in 1977 by a small group of women wishing to pursue their own barbershop singing after husbands and partners had joined the local men's group. We now have more than 50 members from all walks of life: from teachers to bank managers, secretaries to pub landladies. Since our formation we have been fortunate to have many wonderful moments including reaching the semi-finals of Sainsbury’s Choir of the Year Competition in 1990 and 1994, and the finals in 2000 where we won the title 'Sainsbury’s Single Voice Choir of the Year'. In 2005 we competed in the Final of Radio 3 Choir of the Year, coming 2nd in the adult category. In 2008 we won our way through to the Category Finals of the 2008 Radio 3 Choir of the Year in Cardiff |
7.45 pm Howden Minster Howden Festival |
| 17-19th September 2007 |
York Musical Theatre Company present - When The Lights Go On Again Another chance to see our light-hearted and nostalgic look back to the songs and sketches that lightened the dark days of the war. 'We were engrossed in one of the liveliest performances we have seen in a long time' 'The war-time radio Cinderella play reading was hilarious, followed by the highlight of the evening with the Cinderella pantomime. We've never laughed so much' |
7.30 pm Performed at - The Joseph Rowntree Theatre Tickets only from York Theatre Royal |
| 17-19th September 2007 |
The Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas
- Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jnr and Dean Martin...names that have been
immortalised on the silver screen and in the wider sphere of popular
music. Simply put, they are legends of the 20th Century and icons of
American history, who with their inexaustible energy and sheer talent,
are still a force to be reckoned with. The Rat Pack - Live From Las Vegas celebrates these amazing talents in a unique night of entertainment. The show has wowed London and can rightly lay claim to be the coolest party in town!! |
The Grand Opera House York |
| 18th September 2007 |
Howden Festival - Lunch-time Concert by Caroline Tate-Lovery (saxophones) and Alan Jones (piano). Both from North Wales, Caroline and Alan have worked in London together for many years. Today their musical journey takes them far from their native land of song, in a programme that takes in the elegance of Bach, the romance of Rachmaninoff, the cabaret of Berlin and the Argentinian tango of Astor Piazzolla. FREE CONCERT | 12.10 pm Howden Minster Howden Festival |
| 18th September 2007 |
Thirsk Races | Thirsk Racecourse |
| 18th September 2007 |
Howden Festival - Talk by Basil Lewis - The History of the Music Hall. Brought up in the days of wireless, and frequent visits with his father to such theatres as the Met in London's Edgware Road, Basil has a historian's love for the Music Hall. He wrote and recorded many talks on Radio Humberside, featuring artists from 'All Those Years Ago' as well as a series about Hull's New Theatre. This talk will include old recordings of songs which he hopes the audience will join in with | 6.00 pm The Shire Hall Howden Festival |
| 18th September 2007 |
Howden Festival - Evening Concert by Passacaglia. Passacaglia are one of the UK’s most innovative and sought after early music ensembles, combining top class musicianship and virtuosity with illuminating insights into the baroque repertoire. Their programme includes favourites by Bach and Vivaldi as well as some rarely heard musical gems. ‘Outstanding...Passacaglia remain one of my favourite instrumental groups’ Early Music Review ‘There are so many good things to savour, not least the maturity and natural ease of Passacaglia's chamber music making' - Classic FM Magazine |
7.45 pm Sacred Hearts Catholic Church Howden Festival |
| 19th September 2007 |
'Kings Manor' - Inaccessible and Hidden York Tour. A unique chance to enter parts of York never normally open to the public, to climb turrets, descend into Roman remains, explore secret passageways, crypts, medieval churches and hidden Georgian interiors. The theme for each tour is different. | 10.30 am YorkWalk |
| 19th September 2007 |
Curator's Lunchtime Talk - Mad Man in the Minster Alastair Smith talks about the exhibition he curated. Free lecture. 12.30 pm | York Art Gallery |
| 19th September 2007 |
'Henry Vlll Trail' - This obese, diseased and constipated monarch made a state visit to York in 1541 with his young Queen Katherine Howard. Follow in his footsteps and see the havoc he wrought on the monasteries and hospitals of York | 2.15 pm YorkWalk |
| 19th September 2007 |
The Ebor Lectures - The
Ebor lectures are a response to the growing need for theology to
interact with public issues of contemporary society. Public theology is
about engaging in dialogue with a range of communities on issues wider
than narrowly defined religious matters. Theme for 2007-08 lectures: Globalisation and Identity - Globalisation has benefited modern society in terms of rapid increase of mass information and economic wealth in certain nations but, at the same time, it has brought vast inequality on a global and domestic scale. It has also challenged the sense of identity of individuals and communities, which in turn, has contributed to various recent conflicts. The Ebor Lectures 2007-8 aim to address the relationship between globalisation and identity by looking at it from social, political, economic, cultural, religious and theological perspectives. The series will examine tensions and conflicts between communities which have affected public life in different parts of the world. It will deal with issues such as: global financial systems and their impact on micro and macro economic patterns world-wide; the impact of globalisation on culture; global politics in the context of diverse national and regional interests; the causes and effects of the rise of religious fundamentalism. Lecture - 'Christian Identity amidst Global Contradictions: A Christian Humanist Perspective’ by Professor John de Gruchy - University of Cape Town Tickets are free but must be booked in advance |
7.00 pm York Minster The Ebor Lectures |
| 19th September 2007 |
Howden Festival - Lunch-time Concert by Peter Richmond. The Programme will include : Luys de Narvaez - Cancion del Emperador Alonso Mudarra - Fantasia Robert De Visee - Suite in D minor Francisco Tarrega - Gran Vals; Recuerdos De la Alhambra; Sueno Plus arrangements of Lennon-Macartney and show tunes Peter is a local classical guitarist who teaches at both Howden Secondary and Junior Schools. As well as playing solo he also plays in a guitar duet and is the bass and lead mandolin player for York band 'Whyte Fyre'. In this lunchtime concert will attempt to present a broad spectrum of classical guitar music from the last five hundred years, and still leave time for the audience to grab a cafe latte and a sandwich! FREE CONCERT |
12.10 pm Howden Minster Howden Festival |
| 19th September 2007 |
Beverley Races | Beverley Racecourse |
| 19th September 2007 |
Howden Festival - Talk by costume historian Gillian Stapleton and writer Lucy Adlington - The History Wardrobe - 'Frills & Frivolity' A costume-in-context presentation giving a unique insight into a fascinating period in history. Jane Austen is our inspiration as we transform a thoroughly modern miss into an elegant Regency lady, using delightful replica costume items, research from contemporary sources and disgracefully witty contributions from Miss Austen |
6.00 pm The Shire Hall Howden Festival |
| 19th September 2007 |
Howden Festival - Carlton Main and Frickley Colliery Band - one of the most famous names in the brass band world. As well as concerts, also compete at the highest level in many of the Major Contests, holding our own against the very best, and most prestigious bands in the world, including Grimethorpe Colliery, Black Dyke and Brighouse & Rastrick to name just a few. For this years festival we will be playing a selection of typical brass band music including marches and arrangements | 7.45 pm Howden Minster Howden Festival |
| 20th September 2007 |
'Battle of Fulford Walk' - A gentle 3 mile walk to the battle site on the anniversary of the Battle of Fulford, the forgotten battle of 1066. Option of a pub lunch. Return to York by bus. Stout footwear recommended | 10.30 am YorkWalk |
| 20th September 2007 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present - Cloudstreet We are delighted to welcome back Australian duo Nicole Murray and John Thompson, with their great stage presence, boundless energy and huge ability. They perform a wide range of tunes and songs, notably the old ballads, using guitars, flutes, whistles and percussion. They do great vocal harmonies and scored a big hit at their Black Swan debut in 2005 |
8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C. |
| 20th & 27th September 2007 |
York Collectors & 20th century Connoisseurship - furniture expert, Adam Bowett ('Antiques Roadshow') will be looking in detail at two great collections of national importance, here in York. He will lead guided tours, comparing and contrasting Noel Terry's assembly of English furniture and clocks at Fairfax House (20th September) and Frank Green's fascinating collection at the Treasurer's House (27th September). Both collections that have been saved for the nation during the 20th century. It is essential to attend both tours. 7.00 pm | Fairfax House |
| 20th September 2007 |
A Cultivated eye for the antique - books and readers at Nostell Priory. Discover what we've uncovered in our 3 year investigation into the books of Nostell Priory's Library. Followed by a two course lunch. Booking Essential. 11.00 am | Nostell Priory |
| 20th September 2007 |
Guided walk from Redmire station to Leyburn (11.30 am) Walks are moderately strenuous and last 3-4 hours, ending in either Redmire or Leyburn, from where you can catch a train back to your starting point. We typically cover 5-6 miles and suitable clothing and footwear is essential. Please bring your own refreshments, especially drinks. Depending on the route and timings, there may also be the opportunity to visit Bolton Castle Tea room (closed during the winter), the Old Town Hall Tea room in Redmire or cafés in Leyburn. Leyburn station teabar is open on all train running days |
Wensleydale Railway |
| 20th September 2007 |
Howden Festival - Lunch-time Concert by Natalie Wandoch Natalie (pianist) has graduated with distinction from the Royal Academy of Music in June 2008 where she was a postgraduate student of Vanessa Latarche. She received her BMus first class honours degree from the I J Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznan, Poland. She has been acclaimed for her performances of Chopin and Mozart Her programme will include: Mozart - Rondo in A minor K. 511 R Schumann - Kreisleriana Op. 16 and Chopin - Sonata in B minor Op. 58 |
12.10 pm Howden Minster Howden Festival |
| 20th September 2007 |
Howden Festival
- Talk by Prudence Bebb - Prudence has lived in many places but has
spent the last 30 year’s near York. She was Head of the History
Department at Howden School and, since early retirement, has been
writing and speaking about Regency times. Her research into this period has been carried out in London, Bath, Brighton and on the battlefield at Waterloo. She is the author of four historical romances – The Eleventh Emerald, the Ridgeway Ruby, The White Swan and The Nabob’s Nephew: the second and fourth of these have been translated into Italian. She has also written, Aspects of Yorkshire in the Regency in York, Harrogate, Scarborough, Whitby & Beverley. Also Shopping in Regency York ( Butcher, Baker, Candlestickmaker) and Georgian Poppleton |
6.00 pm Howden Methodist Church Howden Festival |
| 20th September 2007 |
Howden Festival - Swingin’ through the Classics with the Tim Kliphuis Quartet. Tim Kliphuis Dutch Fiddle Star; Len Skeat Top UK Bassist; Mitch Dalton Versatile Guitar Stylist and Nick Dawson Virtuoso Swing Pianist. Following his succesful “Tribute to Grappelli” concert, with tours of England, Germany and Scotland and rave reviews, Dutch swing fiddler Tim Kliphuis now plays famous melodies by Mozart, Grieg, Chopin and Liszt … in Swing! |
8.00 pm The Shire Hall Howden Festival |
| 20th September 2007 |
Music Event - Blondie The band have been performing live concerts to thrilled audiences for 11 years earning a reputation as Europe’s leading tribute to Blondie and Debbie Harry. They play regularly throughout the UK as well as to fans in Moscow, Rome, Spain and Ireland. Into The Bleach are also the ONLY Blondie Tribute to be seen performing live by members of Blondie and are officially endorsed by the original band themselves. Heart of Glass, The Tide is High, Sunday Girl, Union City Blue, Picture This and much more! |
7.30 pm Helmsley Arts Centre |
| 20-22nd September 2007 |
York Musical Theatre Company present - Hooray for Hollywood Join the principals of York Musical Theatre Company and take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with an evening of music first brought to you by legends including Sinatra, Astaire, Garland, Streisand and Crosby at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre |
7.30 pm Performed at - The Joseph Rowntree Theatre Tickets only from York Theatre Royal |
| 21st September 2007 |
'Guildhalls and Secret Passages' - Inaccessible and Hidden York Tour. A unique chance to enter parts of York never normally open to the public, to climb turrets, descend into Roman remains, explore secret passageways, crypts, medieval churches and hidden Georgian interiors. The theme for each tour is different. | 10.30 am YorkWalk |
| 21st September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink An Introduction to Wine - Ever wondered what all what all the sniffing and swirling is about? What can you learn from the look and smell of wine? Today's local wine expert is Karen Hardwick from Northern Wine Academy who will guide you through the basics of wine and on the way to making more informed wine choices |
1.30 pm Melton's Too York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 21st September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Cocktail Demonstration - Classic Vs Modern Classic - Don't miss this amazing display of skill as The Living Room put on a cocktail demonstration for us on the Festival stand in Coppergate. The theme today is Classic Vs Modern Classic and they demonstrate the difference between a Cosmopolitan and L’Orange Cosmo. Whet your appetite in our Coppergate Living Room |
3.00 pm Coppergate Shopping Centre York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 21st September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Heritage Tomatoes - Slow Food Taste Workshop - Taste and learn about flavoursome rare and unusual tomato varieties and how you can grow them yourself. Lead by Jo Campbell, vegetable expert from The Walled Garden , North Yorkshire and supplier to The Star Inn at Harome, The Village Pantry at Raskelf and TeaHee at Easingwold. Slow Food is a non-profit, eco-gastronomic member-supported organization that was founded in 1989 to counteract fast food and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions and people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat, where it comes from, how it tastes and how our food choices affect the rest of the world. Today, Slow Food have over 80,000 members all over the world. Why not join at the Tasting today |
3.30 pm The Guildhall York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 21st September 2007 |
'Historic Inns and Pubs Tour' | 7.30 pm YorkWalk |
| 21st September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Gourmet Dinner – ‘A passion for the North East’ - Terry Laybourne, Newcastle's Michelin starred Chef leads the brigade of talanted chefs from accross the North East in this showcase of the food of the region. This special four course ‘black tie’ dinner opens the Festival programme of dinners. Staged in the in the 15th Century Guildhall, the menu is based around the produce of the North East. The price includes wines with the meal. The Dinner is supported by Northumbria Larder who say of Terry: "Probably the best-known advocate of good quality focal food in the North East is top chef Terry Layboume. For years he has used the best of regions food in his award-winning restaurants and is a shining example of a busy man who somehow finds the time to encourage young chefs and support good causes" |
7.30 pm The Guildhall York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 21st September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink New Zealand, The Wines of Central Otago Tasting (Tutored) - There is a lot more to New Zealand than just Sauvignon Blanc and down in Central Otago, the world’s most southerly vineyards, they are growing Pinot Noir to challenge Burgundy. Join Nick Mills from Rippon Vineyard and other growers from this fantastic region for a tutored tasting |
7.30 pm The Mansion House York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 21st September 2007 |
Howden Festival - Lunch-time Concert by Ben Dawson & Olly Carey (trumpets) to include music by Vivaldi,Haydn, Honneger plus light jazz pieces | 12.10 pm Howden Minster Howden Festival |
| 21st September 2007 |
Howden Festival - Talk -Yorkshire Dialect and it's humour - Dr. Arnold Kellet, Vice President of the Yorkshire Dialect Society. Historian and linguist, well-known as a writer and speaker on Yorkshire Dialect and as an entertaining raconteur of its humour. Author of the Yorkshire Dictionary of Dialect, Tradition and Folklore and Yorkshire Dialect Classics | 6.00 pm Howden Methodist Church Howden Festival |
| 21st September 2007 |
Howden Festival - Viramundo - Having been together in various line ups since 1989 VIRAMUNDO have enormous experience and a very large repertoire of material ranging from their own compositions to Brazilian & Latin classics. The varied & eclectic mix of Brazilian music performed by the band reflects the multiregional origins of the band members having performers from Rio de Janeiro, Salvador Bahia & Florianopolis | 8.00 pm The Shire Hall Howden Festival |
| 21st September 2007 |
Brian Kennedy in Concert - A huge star in his native Ireland, Brian was a regular duettist with Van Morrison, and has appeared with Ray Charles, Tina Turner and sang at the funeral of George Best. He is not only a prolific songwriter, but also a master interpreter of lyrics and audiences around the world continue to praise his exceptional vocal talent. Brian confirmed his reputation as a critically acclaimed singer/songwriter with the success of the songs A Better Man and You Raise Me Up; but it remains his exquisitely beautiful voice which continues to charm new fans into the fold. “A voice to charm the angels” Q Magazine | 8.00 pm Pocklington Arts Centre |
| 21st-23rd September 2007 |
York Artists' Group Exhibition - Looking to Autumn, this exhibition will feature the work of several local artists. Admission free | The Chapel York Cemetery |
| 21st-23rd September 2007 |
The Northern Motorcaravan Show | Northern Motorcaravan Show |
| 21st-23rd September 2007 |
Craft Fair - over 200 quality exhibitors selling and demonstrating crafts all under marquee cover - the ideal opportunity to start your Christmas shopping in a relaxed environment. Organised by Free Spirit Event Management. 10.30 am - 5.00 pm | Newby Hall |
| 21st-30th September 2007 |
11th York Festival of Food and Drink - Each year the focus of York Food Festival is local and regional produce Some of the events - Twilight Market / Festival Beer Marquee (Parliament Street every day) - Markets this year will include an avenue of stands and trailers along Parliament Street, designed to make it easier for you to browse every stall at your leisure. Opposite Marks and Spencer's door way, we will have a beer marquee, run by regional brewers - Cropton Brewery. There will also be entertainment in this early evening period, so don't rush off; stay and enjoy a bite to eat with a glass of beer or wine and let us help you to unwind after a busy day. The Beer Marquee stay open until 9pm every night. Alongside the Beer Marquee and extending down to the fountain are stalls selling hot food open until 9pm each evening. This will be referred to as our Twilight market. Covered Market & Deliciouslyorkshire (Parliament Street every day)- Past the fountain, our 'Covered market' is an avenue of marquees selling a host of interesting produce from Yorkshire and across the country. You will find quality charcuterie, cheese, honey and hot roast nuts. There will be wine stands, sampling and selling wine from around the world. St Sampsons Square will be dedicated to the Deliciouslyorkshire market. A popular and diverse group of Yorkshire producers ready to tickle your tastbuds on elegantly presented new stands. But it doesn't end there: New this year are our themed Coppergate markets (every day) - Due to the high level of demand for stand space at the Festival, an additional area has been developed outside the Jorvik Viking centre. The themes will be: World Food market (Fri 21st - Sun 23rd); Organic market ( Mon 24th + Tues 25th); Farmers market can then be found (Wed 26th - Fri 28th); YUMI (multicultural) market (on Sat 29th and Sun 30th). Sampling Stand in Coppergate - We are working with the small producers situated in Coppergate to provide visitors with samples of their produce. The Festival is buying from standholders earlier in the week and give away samples to visitors. the public can try before they buy without cost to the producers. On Street Demonstrations in Coppergate - We are going to have one or more Chefs doing demonstrations – in Coppergate, periodically throughout the day. They will be using produce that has been bought off your stalls so that any passers by or interested parties know where they can get the produce to replicate the demonstration. Feast (Sat 29th and Sun 30th) - This year the Festival is being joined by a group of local producers known as FEAST. They are holding their Autumn Feast at the Festival, on the Eye of York (outside the Castle Museum and by Clifford's Tower). Come and meet Feast at the Festival (Sat 29th and Sun 30th). Taste Workshops (every day) - York's local branch of the international Slow Food movement are running a taste workshop, every day at the Festival. These tutored events, generally lasting about 40 minutes allow you to taste the production of high quality artisan food producers. The Ale Trail (every day) - Taste real ale in a whole host of pubs around the city centre. Collect a trail card from from the beer marquee in Parliament Street. The card has all the pubs listed. As you buy a drink in each pub, you get your card stamped. Later you can return to the Beer marquee, to exchange your fully stamped card for a T-shirt that declares "I completed the Ale trail at York Food Festival" Festival Meal deals (every day) - Many restaurants around York help celebrate the festival by offering a special 'Meal Deal' during the Festival period. These two course (lunch or dinner) meals are for a fixed price. The price is different depending on the restaurant you visit but it is an ideal opportunity to try new places at a discounted price. Drinks Programme(every day) - We have an extensive 10 day drinks programme each year, which fall into two broad categories: Tutored and trade style. The programme is organised by Christine Austin, wine ciritic for the Yorkshire Post. Tutored Tastings - Take you through a programme systematically, explaining the merits of each wine being tasted. Our ever popular Champagne Tasting will launch our event again this year. Designed to talk you through comparing and contrasting a range of Champagnes. Italian Food and Wine Evening - Trade-style Tastings - Allows you to simply wander from one table to the next, at will, tasting any of the wines on offer in the order you choose. Whisky tasting (A whole-day event)/Port/Portugal/Wines from the South of France/Meet the Retailers New this year: Wine Guides: when attending one of our trade style wine tastings, you could pay extra and join a small group with a guide taking you round, telling about the virtues of the various wines. You can then continue with your trade style tasting in a more informed way. The Programme is supplemented by sampling stands in the Covered Market Lunches and Dinners - For a limited period during the Festival, you will be able to try a 'school lunch' in the Guildhall, provided by North Yorkshire County Caterers. You fortunately won't have to sit through Maths and Geography first though! Also with the school theme, there will be the opportunity to attend a lunch cooked and served by pupils from Wesfield Primary School. The Dean Court are planning a literary lunch with cook book writers. We have an orignal series of Festival Dinners including an opportunity to match Italian food and wine at a special dinner in the Guildhall. Again in the Guildhall, we are having a special North East Meat Dinner. Melton's 'Too' will offer a Rare Breed Meat evening as well as a Slow Food buffet and an Organic evening. A number of York's finest restaurants to produce 5-course Yorkshire Tasting menus to run through the Festival. Cooking for Kids - There are many opportunities for children to learn about food and experience first hand the fun that cooking can be. Some of these events will be targeting specific groups of children through schools in and around York but our Kids day Sunday 22nd September is open to anybody and even big children (grown-ups) will be allowed to 'play'. Teachers, if you want to bring your children to the festival, contact us for more details of opportunities that are available. Other activities for Chidren include a markets / produce quiz every day and informal sessions in Coppergate of smoothie making etc. Plus a hand on cookery programme at the Autumn Feast event (29th and 30th September) |
York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 21st-30th September 2007 |
Richmond Walking Festival and Richmond Book Festival - The 3rd Richmond Walking Festival offers - over 30 guided walks through Swaledale & Wensleydale, some on land rarely walked; complete The Swaledale Chain - a series of five circular walks from Keld to Richmond; discover the historic delights of Richmond with its Norman Castle, Georgian Theatre, fast flowing river and spectacular setting; take the Wensleydale Railway or photograph the landscape with the help of a professional teacher; relax with concerts, talks and archive films. We’ve writers, authors, poets, politicians, performers; Sample local produce such as Richmond Ale, Swaledale Cheese and Altberg Boots The 1st Richmond Book Festival - 21st September - An Evening with William Hague - and the award to the writer of the Yorkshire Book of the Year. 23rd September - Michelle Paver - the successful children's author. Plus Walk the Labyrinth with North Country Theatre. 24th September - Archive Film of walking reading, writing and so much more with Yorkshire Film Archive. 25th September - Sir Chris Bonington - the inspiring walker, writer and mountaineer will give an exciting illustrated presentation about some of his expeditions. 26th September - Literary Luncheon - with novelists Sarah Bower and Diane Setterfield. Plus Novelist Jonathan Tulloch - talks and we show Purely Belter the film adaptation of his novel. 27th September - Getting Your Book Published - with Rachel Stock. 28th September - Music from Djangology - taking you back to the Hot Club Du Paris. 29th & 30th September - Book Fair over 20 stalls of second hand and antiquarian books, postcards etc. |
Richmond Walking Festival |
| 22nd September 2007 |
'Choccy & Sweetie Tour' - York has played a big part in pleasing the sweet tooth. Hear the history of Terrys, Rowntrees & Cravens. See sweets being made, and taste some delicious samples! | 10.30 am & 2.00 pm YorkWalk |
| 22nd September 2007 |
Informal performance by Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra | 10.00 am North Transept York Minster |
| 22nd September 2007 |
York Community Archaeology Project Study Day - Place Names in the Landscape with Steve Moorhouse. The study day programme for 2007-08 is designed to appeal to a wide range of people interested in studying their local historic landscape. Contact the Community Archaeologist, on 01904 663020 | York Archaeology |
| 22nd September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink School Lunch in the Guildhall - A new event for 2007. North Yorkshire County Caterers, introduce parents to school dinners, the healthy eating way. The local schools dinners service want to show you that school dinners are not all burgers and chicken nuggets, so why not come and enjoy your lunch without the lessons to follow! |
12.00 noon The Guild Hall York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 22nd September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Matching Food with Wine - Do some wines go better with food than others? Some would argue that French wines are meant to be drunk with food. In conjunction with Hammock Wines, Importers of Rhone Wine, Karen Hardwick of Northern Wine Academy will present a taste challenge of varioius food and wine for you to try, compare and match |
1.30 pm Melton's Too York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 22nd September 2007 |
York Musical Theatre Company present - When The Lights Go On Again Another chance to see our light-hearted and nostalgic look back to the songs and sketches that lightened the dark days of the war. 'We were engrossed in one of the liveliest performances we have seen in a long time' 'The war-time radio Cinderella play reading was hilarious, followed by the highlight of the evening with the Cinderella pantomime. We've never laughed so much' |
2.30 pm Performed at - The Joseph Rowntree Theatre Tickets only from York Theatre Royal |
| 22nd September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Cocktail Demonstration - Grown Up Drinks, Old Classics - Don't miss this amazing display of skill as The Living Room put on a cocktail demonstration for us on the Festival stand in Coppergate. The theme today is Grown up drinks - Old Classics and they demonstrate the difference between a Mojito and a Gin/Vodka Martini. Whet your appetite in our Coppergate Living Room |
3.00 pm Coppergate Shopping Centre York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 22nd September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Chocolate - Slow Food Taste Workshop - Take a trip to Chocolate Heaven with Angel Chocolatiers, Leigh and Melanie Torrance, Reeth, N.Yorks. They will guide you through their hand made selection of milk, white and dark chocolate delights. Angel, have a stand in the Deliciously Yorkshire market 21-23rd September and on the Eye of York on the 29-30th September |
3.30 pm Melton's Too York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 22nd September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Guilding the Vine – a Taste of the Wine Trade - Observe, Nose, Swirl, Taste, Gargle, Slurp, Drink….and learn the Secrets of the Wine Trade, followed by a regional produce dinner, at the Yorkshire Guild of Sommeliers event. ‘Guilding the Vine’ provides an exclusive opportunity for members of the public to attend a ‘trade tasting’ where wine selections usually only available to the wine trade will be on view, to nose, taste and if you must, spit – just like the professionals...! Several suppliers displaying their selections will provide six tasting opportunities each and bottles of some of these wines will be served with dinner. Learn about Appellations, Acidity, Aftertaste and Alcohol, Bacchus, Bâtonnage, Bin Numbers and Beerenauslese, Cepage, Cork, Cremant and Cru’s – your trade ABC and the rest of the wine-maker’s glossary when you speak to the experts in their field at this entertaining and educational event. Members of the Guild of Yorkshire Sommeliers will be on hand to provide advice and encouragement and to explain the benefits of Guild Membership. Continue tasting during dinner when following your wine-tasting, a selection of regional food dishes will be served accompanied by several of the presentation wines. Local dishes such as Potato-topped Whitby Seafood Pie, Beef and Yorkshire Terrier Rosemary Cobbler, Wakefield Rhubarb Meringue Pie, Bruléed Yorkshire Raspberry & Blueberry Flan. Mmmmm…… |
7.00 pm The Guildhall York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 22nd September 2007 |
Allied Services Commemoration Day - Annual veterans reunion and Allied Forces celebration. Service, Parade and Sunset Ceremony. Historic aircraft flypasts, Cadet Drills and Displays and Living History diarama's | Yorkshire Air Museum |
| 22nd September 2007 |
J D Souther + support J.D. Souther, born John David Souther on November 3, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Amarillo, Texas, is a singer-songwriter country rock singer and actor. Souther was greatly influenced by fellow Texan Roy Orbison, whose sound he tried to emulate. After moving to Los Angeles in the late sixties, he met a young guitarist from Detroit named Glenn Frey. They bonded over their Detroit roots and a common love of country and R&B music. In short order, they began working together while sharing a small apartment in L.A.'s Echo Park area (their downstairs neighbor was Jackson Browne with whom both Souther and Frey would collaborate on numerous projects). Shortly after meeting, Souther and Frey formed a folk duo called Longbranch Pennywhistle. Their lone album, released in 1970 on Jimmy Bowen's Amos Records, featured significant contributions from guitarists James Burton and Ry Cooder, fiddler Doug Kershaw, drummer Jim Gordon, pianist Larry Knechtel and bassist Joe Osborn. After recording an eponymous solo album in 1972, Souther formed the Souther Hillman Furay Band with Chris Hillman and Richie Furay. The group released two albums, but creative tensions and lack of record sales, not to mention Furay's discomfort at playing secular music after a conversion to Christianity, led to the band's demise. Souther is probably best known in his songwriting capacity, having co-written some of the biggest hits for The Eagles, including "Best of My Love", "Victim of Love", "Heartache Tonight", and "New Kid in Town". He also wrote songs for ex-girlfriend Linda Ronstadt, who once had The Eagles as her backing band ("Faithless Love"), and recorded several hits with her ("If You Have Crying Eyes", "Prisoner in Disguise" etc.) He also sang vocals on Bonnie Raitt's 1977 song, "Home", off of her album 'Sweet Forgiveness'. His biggest hit as a solo artist was his 1979 Orbison-influenced song "You're Only Lonely" from the album of the same name, which reached the top 10 of the Billboard charts. A collaboration with James Taylor called "Her Town Too" from Taylor's 'Dad Loves His Work' album, reached number 11 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart. He was a contributor on the Roy Orbison and Friends, A Black and White Night 1987 concert and video, and sang The Platters' "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" in the 1989 movie 'Always'. As an actor, he has played several roles, including the character of John Dunaway in the (1989–1990) third season of the television drama 'thirtysomething' and Ted in the film 'Postcards from the Edge' (1990). He also performs in the audio book genre including the recent Jimmy Buffett sequel to 'Tales from Margaritaville', called 'A Salty Piece of Land' |
7.30 pm The National Centre for Early Music |
| 22nd September 2007 |
Hands on History Seminars - Indian Arms and Armour. The arms and armour of the Indian sub-continent form an extremely interesting and widely varied group. They are influenced by all the factors in Indian history, from the traditional styles of Hindu antiquity to those brought by Muslim invaders and European colonists. This course is intended to introduce the student to the great variety of Indian arms and armour, of which the Royal Armouries has one of the richest collections outside India, to the materials used in its manufacture and decoration, and to the techniques and considerations involved in its conservation. 10.00 am - 4.00 pm |
Royal Armouries Leeds |
| 22nd September 2007 |
The Stokesley Agricultural Society Annual Show - The objects of the society are as follows - a) The holding of an Annual Show for the display of exhibits and trades relative to agriculture and the community of the Stokesley area b) The improvement of agriculture, forestry, horticulture and allied industries, rural crafts and the breeding of livestock c) The demonstration of improved methods and processes connected with the above |
Stokesley Show |
| 22nd September 2007 |
Upstairs Downstairs Tour - Explore Hidden Nostell with this behind-the-scenes tour of the House. See the unrestored servants quarters and the stones and beams of the original Priory. Booking Essential. 12.30 pm | Nostell Priory |
| 22nd September 2007 |
Catterick Races | Catterick Racecourse |
| 22nd September 2007 |
Deer Walk - Enjoy the view of 500 wild deer in the medieval Deer Park. Meet at the Visitor Centre | 2.00 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| 22nd September 2007 |
Howden Festival - Orchestral Spectacular with Goldstone and Clemmow (two pianos) “A British institution” (International Record Review) and “the UK’s pre-eminent two-piano team” (The Herald, Glasgow), husband and wife Anthony Goldstone and Caroline Clemmow have thrilled audiences for nearly a quarter-century with their spectacular performances. They bring the festival to a climax with their unique blockbuster collection of favourite orchestral showpieces. MOZART, arr. Busoni ... OVERTURE, "THE MAGIC FLUTE" GRIEG, with second piano part by Grieg and Károly Thern ... PIANO CONCERTO IN A MINOR and HOLST ... THE PLANETS, in the composer's original two-piano version |
7.45 pm Howden Minster Howden Festival |
| 22nd September 2007 |
Fountains By Floodlight - from Dusk – 10.00 pm. Enjoy a Saturday night with a difference! Experience the beauty and mystery of Fountains Abbey by floodlight, with a different choir performing each week in the Abbey from 8.00 pm – 9.00 pm, guided tours at 7.00 pm and 7.30 pm, hot seasonal food served from the Abbey kiosk and Gregorian chants floating through the air, it's an atmospheric night to remember. Last admission 9.00 pm, no need to book | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| 22nd September 2007 |
SCOTT McKEON - Scott McKeon is considered one of the most gifted and naturally talented singer/songwriters and guitarists emerging on the UK blues rock scene. At the age of just seven he made his debut on national television and in 1998, aged only 12, he won Guitarist Magazine’s “Young Guitarist of the Year” award. Now 20, Scott is already listed as one of the 30 best blues guitar players in the world – a rare and exceptional talent | Selby Town Hall |
| 22nd September 2007 |
The Band Room present - Allison Russell & Awna Teixera aka Salt First there were the BE GOOD TANYAS. Then there was PO' GIRL. Now there's Po' Girl stars/lynchpins ALLISON RUSSELL & AWNA TEIXERA aka SALT - and the good news is they're all in the same class... Long time fans of the BGTs we were new to acoustic alt.country outfit Po' Girl when we went to see them at Selby Town Hall in March - and went home wondering how we could possibly have been so slow on the uptake...Old time roots, jazz and soulful country grooves are all bases touched by the songs and music of this band, made up of Be Good Tanya Trish Klein, Allison Russell, Awna Teixeira and Diona Davies, their contrasting vocals and brilliant instrumentation creating a mesmerising fusion of textures, moods and emotions. Now Vancouver, Canada-based Allison and Awna step out on their own as SALT. 'Two voices, four hands, ten instruments, and ears wide open...' their music has been compared with NATALIE MERCHANT, NORAH JONES and TRACY CHAPMAN. Still in their twenties Russell (founding member of PO' GIRL) and Teixeira (founding member of BARLEY WIK) are already veterans of the international roots music community. They met just after the turn of the millennium but it wasn't until the winter of 2004 that they were in the same room long enough to co-write their first song. Recognising in each other a fellow lifer and runaway to boot, Alli and Awna felt it was only fitting to join forces and make their self-taught melodic mayhem together. Between them they play banjo, guitar, clarinet, accordion, gutbucket and electric bass, pennywhistle, bodhran, harmonica, washboard and kazoo. They play pretty much anything they can get their hands on, and everthing they touch sounds distinctively like Salt. They've recently recorded their debut album and will be touring this internationally when they arrive at the Band Room in September. But they will also be playing Po' Girls classics too. Frankly we wouldn't let them leave without singing 'Til It's Gone...the instant classic from Po' Girl's critically-acclaimed new album Home To You. |
The Band Room Farndale Kirkbymoorside The Band Room |
| 22/23rd September 2007 |
Excursion to "Dales Harvest" Event, Hawes: catch Early Bird train (08.35 from Leeming Bar) with a bus connection between Redmire and Hawes. BOOKING ESSENTIAL: RING 08454 50 54 74 | Wensleydale Railway |
| 22/23rd September 2007 |
Wolds Country Fair | Sledmere House nr Driffield |
| 22/23rd September 2007 |
Autumn Gala - Intensive timetable, all-line workings, railbus services and more | Middleton Railway Leeds |
| 22/23rd September 2007 |
The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft - Trolley Weekend featuring Six Wheel Trolleybuses | Trolleybus Museum |
| 23rd September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink School Lunch in the Guildhall - A new event for 2007. North Yorkshire County Caterers, introduce parents to school dinners, the healthy eating way. The local school dinners service want to show you that school dinners are not all burgers and chicken nuggets, so why not come and enjoy your lunch without the lessons to follow! |
12.00 pm The Guildhall York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 23rd September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Spanish Sunday Lunch - As many of you will know, Charles is a firm favourite as a down to earth wine expert, and on this particular Sunday, he will talk us through a few Spanish wines which will accompany the Melton's food to perfection. This is the first of a two week special, with a different theme each time. The four course meal on this day, will have a Spanish flavour to match the Spanish wine. Each lunch is £35.00 per person. However, if you book for both Sunday lunches, there will be a discount of £10, and therefore a total cost of £60, per person, for two amazing Melton's lunches |
12.30 pm Melton's Restaurant York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 23rd September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Cocktail Demonstration - Chauffeurs Choice (Non Alcoholic) - Don't miss this amazing display of skill as The Living Room put on a cocktail demonstration for us on the Festival stand in Coppergate. The theme today is the non-alcoholic Chauffeur's Choice and they demonstrate the Bambini Bellini and the Honey Dew. Whet your appetite in our Coppergate Living Room |
3.00 pm Coppergate Shopping Centre York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 23rd September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Traditional British Cheese - Slow Food Taste Workshop - Remind yourself what REAL cheese tastes like with Cheesemonger Sophie Smith of TeaHee, Easingwold talking you through a tasting of some of the finest examples of Traditional English cheeses. Hand made and expertly matured Wensleydale, Stilton and Lancashire cheeses will be among this prestigious list of cheeses that will make you think twice about what you want to see on your Ploughmans Platter from now on |
3.30 pm Melton's Too York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 23rd September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink York Rove - There is just one opportunity to join a Festival Rove in 2007. This is mystery tour of three separate establishments: eat a starter in one restaurant, a main course in a second and a dessert at a third. Begin the adventure with a complimentary aperitif at the Guildhall. The restaurants involved will serve food from a wide range of cuisine and will range from the comparatively formal to very relaxed. This is a lucky dip event; the intention is NOT to reveal where you are going until you already on your way. The ticket price covers the three courses, the aperitif and coffee |
6.30 pm The Guildhall York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 23rd September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Fairtrade Wine Tasting - Come along to the magnificent Guildhall for an evening of ethical tipple. Wine expert Gareth Morgan, of the Association of Wine Educators, will take you through the whites, roses and reds which best display the range available from Fairtrade suppliers. Dry, spicy, sweet or full-bodied, the wines are sourced from Fairtrade producers across the world. Following on from the success of this event at last year’s Food and Drink Festival the range of wines will be broader and more exciting, reflecting this growing area of Fairtrade produce. This informal evening will provide an entertaining introduction to Fairtrade wines for novices and experienced wine lovers alike. A bar and stalls will be available for the purchase of drinks and other items on the night, showcasing the extensive range of products now available through the Fairtrade labelling scheme. York has been a Fairtrade City since 2004 and the Forum is proud to host this high profile event for a second year |
7.30 pm The Guildhall York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 23rd September 2007 |
Fungus Foray - Join our expert Dr. Keith Thomas and discover the mystical world of Fungi. Discover what is edible and what is not! 1.00 pm | Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Bedale |
| 23rd September 2007 |
CLASSIC CAR DAY - Presented by The North East Club for Pre-War Austins. A cavalcade of almost 200 splendid cars, from the 1920s up to the 1970s, travel to Beamish arriving at around 11am. Shining representatives of motoring history, including Daimler, Morris, Riley and Vauxhall, are on display to visitors until 4pm. The largest gathering of collector's cars in the region | Beamish Open Air Museum |
| 23rd September 2007 |
Ratatat Theatre Company presents Laughter in the Wings - Memoirs of a theatrical colossus! J Kingston Platt has acted and directed for stage, screen and radio for more than 30 years, and has starred in a prize-winning TV commercial for gravy browning. As he says, ‘I've appeared in West End cabaret and at the labour exchange, sometimes on the same day.' Tonight he regales the audience with 2 of his classic comedy stories, originally heard on BBC Radio 4. Peter Jones, is best remembered for The Rag Trade, Carry On Doctor and Just A Minute. Dominic Goodwin, is a young veteran of the theatre world and former Development Manager of Helmsley Arts Centre |
7.30 pm Helmsley Arts Centre |
| 24th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink An Introduction to Wine - Ever wondered what all what all the sniffing and swirling is about? What can you learn from the look and smell of wine? Today's local wine expert is Peter McKenna who will guide you through the basics of Italian wine and on the way to making more informed wine choices |
1.30 pm Melton's Too York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 24th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Raymond Blanc Demonstration - A one-off opportunity to see Raymond cooking up something sublime in the Guildhall at 2pm. Tickets can be reserved for a small fee and there is a brief opportunity at the end of the demo to get books signed |
2.00 pm The Guildhall York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 24th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Cocktail Demonstration - Easy and Refreshing - Don't miss this amazing display of skill as The Living Room put on a cocktail demonstration for us on the Festival stand in Coppergate. The theme today is Easy and Refreshing and they demonstrate how to make the Japanese Fly and the Raspberry Colonel |
3.00 pm Coppergate Shopping Centre York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 24th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Comparative Milk - Slow Food Taste Workshop - Goat's milk, Ewes milk etc and their products. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW |
3.30 pm The Guildhall York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 24th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Gurkha Curry Night - The Army and the "British Army Curry" go hand in hand. For the first time at the Festival, the Army will set up in the Guildhall for a special night of curry. But this is no ordinary curry, the 246 Queens Ghurkha Signal Squadron from the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal, stationed at Imphal Barracks in Fulford as part of 2 Signal Regiment, will prepare an authentic Nepalese Ghurkha curry with all the trimmings and if that proves too hot to handle there will be a good old "British Army Curry" as well. Price includes Pink Elephant Rose Wine or Beer |
7.30 pm The Guildhall York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 24th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Organic Autumn Dinner - This event will celebrate regional organic produce, and is designed to co-inside with the presence of the Organic market at the Festival. Try the produce tonight and buy it tomorrow! Seating will be on mixed tables. Menu: Bruschetta with Wild Mushrooms; Ravioli of Pumpkin with Sage Butter; Chicken with Cider and Apples; Plum Crumble |
7.30 pm Melton's Too York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 24th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Wines of Portugal (Tutored Wine Tasting) - Portugal has one of the world’s best treasure troves of local grape varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Trincadeira. Explore the flavours of the wines they make with regular Festival visitor Charles Metcalfe. He is the author of ‘The Wine & Food Lover’s Guide to Portugal’ and he will expertly tutor a tasting of some of Portugal’s best wines |
7.30 pm The Mansion House York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 24th September 2007 |
The Annual Nidderdale
Show - held in the picturesque surrounds of Bewerley Park, Pateley
Bridge, is one of the county’s foremost agricultural shows. It
regularly attracts crowds of 20,000 and traditionally marks the end of
the agricultural show season. It aims to celebrate the finest of agricultural traditions with top class livestock, horse and dog sections and it boasts one of the finest exhibitions of animals anywhere in the UK - "Competitors come from far and wide to take part. Because it is at the end of the season, their animals are in prime condition. They may have entered other shows but to win at the Nidderdale Show is the sign of a true champion and we have competitors come from as far away as Derbyshire, South Yorkshire, North Wales and Lancashire." - Joe Stoney, Show Director. It takes a whole year to prepare, organise and arrange the Nidderdale Show. As soon as one show is over the preparations begin for the next with stewards meetings, committee meetings, show dinner, schedule committee meetings etc. The physical work for the show starts in earnest at the beginning of September with the erection of the sheep pens and marking out for the tents. The marquees are set up the week before, followed by the arrival of the fun fair on the Thursday prior to show day. The trade stands will start filtering in on the weekend before and then it is down to briefing the stewards on the Sunday. All should then be ready for a superb show and after all the clearing up the cycle starts again for the next year! |
Bewerley Park Pateley Bridge Nidderdale Show |
| 24-30th September 2007 |
Schools Scarecrows Week - Local schools exhibition of scarecrows | Beck Isle Museum Pickering |
| 25th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Literary Lunch at the Dean Court Hotel - Rachel Allen, the rising star of the cookery world, returns this Autumn with a new BBC television series and bestselling tie-in book, Rachel's Food for Living. Rachel shows us how to cook the foods that stir our emotions, that conjure up happy memories, that lift our mood when we are blue, and that help us celebrate life. Joining her will be TV chef, Rachel Green. Rachel is a passionate campaigner for local produce and is set to publish her first cookery book, Rachel Green's Chatsworth Cookery Book in September. Rachel's links with Chatsworth Estate go back to 2001, when she was first invited by the Dowager Duchess of Devonshire to demonstrate at the farm shop, and she is now a fixture there with her lively classes |
12.30 pm Dean Court Hotel York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 25th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink An Introduction to Wine - Ever wondered what all what all the sniffing and swirling is about? What can you learn from the look and smell of wine? Today's local wine expert is Peter McKenna who will guide you through the basics of Chilean wine and on the way to making more informed wine choices |
1.30 pm Melton's Too York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 25th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Cocktail Demonstration - Creamy Drinks - Don't miss this amazing display of skill as The Living Room put on a cocktail demonstration for us on the Festival stand in Coppergate. The theme today is Creamy Cocktails. We will be shown how to make White Russian and SMO. Whet your appetite in our Coppergate Living Room |
3.00 pm Coppergate Shopping Centre York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 25th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Beer - Slow Food Taste Workshop - Cropton Brewery provide a compatative Beer Tasting. Crompton are running the Festival Ber Tent in Parliament Street throughout the Festival. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW and Venue to be confirmed |
3.00 pm TBC York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 25th September 2007 |
York Philatelic Society Meeting - Club Mini Auction. 7.15 pm Visitors Welcome | Denham Room Priory Street Centre York YPS |
| 25th September 2007 |
Mozaik - The ultimate global string band, blending traditional music from Ireland, North America and central Europe, Mozaik is the brainchild of Irish legends Andy Irvine and Donal Lunny (Planxty, Patrick Street, etc), They are joined by leading American old-time singer and musician Bruce Molsky and continental players Nikola Parov and Rens van der Zalm. With two lead singers and an instrumental mix of fiddle, banjo, bouzouki, guitar, mandolin, clarinet and percussion, this should be great fun! | 7.30 pm The National Centre for Early Music |
| 25th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Port in the Chapter House (Trade Style Tasting) - Matured in oak casks for years and sometimes for decades, Tawny Port has some of the most complex and silky flavours of all the styles of port. Find out which one you like best in a walk-round, trade-style tasting in the wonderful setting of York Minster’s Chapter House. Other styles of port, from Ruby to Late Bottled Vintage and Vintage will also be available for tasting and if you are not sure where to start, Yorkshire Post wine critic Christine Austin will offer free guided tours of the tables, taking in some of the best names and flavours |
7.30 pm Chapter House York Minster York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 25th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Rare Breed Meat Regional Produce Dinner - Melton's Too hold dinners throughout the year allowing you to sample regional Yorkshire Produce. They always include one of their four-course dinners as part of the Food and Drink Festival. This year the menu will show the superior quality of rare breed meat as part of their long-term collaboration with local butchers Scotts, specialists in traditional breeds |
7.30 pm Melton's Too York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 25th September 2007 |
Beverley Races | Beverley Racecourse |
| 26th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Matching Food with Wine - Do some wines go better with food than others? Some would argue that French wines are meant to be drunk with food. In conjunction with Hammock Wines, Importers of Rhone Wine, Karen Hardwick of Northern Wine Academy will present a taste challenge of varioius food and wine for you to try, compare and match |
1.30 pm Melton's Too York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 26th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Cocktail Demonstration - New Classics - Don't miss this amazing display of skill as The Living Room put on a cocktail demonstration for us on the Festival stand in Coppergate. The theme today is New Classics. We will be shown how to make Lynchburg Lemonade and the Bramble. Whet your appetite in our Coppergate Living Room |
3.30 pm Coppergate Shopping Centre York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 26th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Black Pudding - Slow Food Taste Workshop - Festival Director Michael Hjort conducts a tasting of British and Continental Black Puddings |
3.30 pm The Guildhall York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 26th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Italian Tasting Menu with Matching Wine - Sample Italian cuisine in style with a sumptuous six course tasting menu produced by La Bottega Delle Langhe, one of the best little delis in York. Their shop on Goodramgate is packed floor to ceiling with authentic meats, cheese and other delicious produce from Italy. Otto and Heidi Bocca will present the six course tasting menu in the Guildhall with a different Italian wine at every course |
7.30 pm The Guildhall York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 26th September 2007 |
Beverley Chamber Music Festival - Ashley Wass piano plays Beethoven Sonata in C Minor, Op 13, Pathetique, Liszt 3 Petrach Sonnets, Debussy 6 Preludes and Elgar Enigma Variations. Tickets/details phone 01482 391672 |
7.30 pm St Mary's Church Beverley |
| 26th September 2007 |
An Evening with... Matt Brash This will be a humorous and enlightening evening into the colorful journey of Matt's life and work with weird and wonderful exotic wild animals, from tarantulas to tapirs, birds to bears, madams to motorbikers. Matt's new book, Zoovet, will also be available to purchase, signed by the man himself |
7.30 pm Pocklington Arts Centre |
| 27th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink An Introduction to Wine - Ever wondered what all what all the sniffing and swirling is about? What can you learn from the look and smell of wine? Today's local wine expert is Karen Hardwick from Northern Wine Academy who will guide you through the basics of wine and on the way to making more informed wine choices |
1.30 pm Melton's Too York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 27th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Cocktail Demonstration - Smoothie's - Don't miss this amazing display of skill as The Living Room put on a cocktail demonstration for us on the Festival stand in Coppergate. The theme today is Smoothies. We will be shown how to make two of the Living Room's favourite smoothie's. Whet your appetite in our Coppergate Living Room |
3.00 pm Coppergate Shopping Centre York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 27th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Cured Meats - Slow Food Taste Workshop - William Anderson of Scotts of York leads this tasting on cured meats. All the products were cured by William himself and range from traditional York Ham to older Nordic cures, along with 3 types of cured Beef, and an experimental range of dried sausages. Scott’s is the famous butchers in Petergate York, one of Rick Stein’s food heroes and supplier to a range of quality Caterers from Restaurant Gordon Ramsey to J Bakers and Melton’s in York. William is able to source 99% of the shops Beef and Lamb comes from their own stock and obtains Pork comes from two select farms in the locality that also specialise in rare breed livestock |
3.30 pm Melton's Too York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 27th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink The Farmers Buffet - An opportunity to try a range of dishes created by Melton's 'Too' with produce taken from the Farmers market. Try it tonight - buy it tomorrow! This early evening event is designed to allow you to eat before the 'Meet the Retailers' event in the Guildhall |
5.30 pm Melton's Too York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 27th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink A Medieval Feast - The entertainment of this exciting event will be provided by Minstrels, and a talk will accompany each of the 4 courses, explaining the medieval use of spices and table manners! Why not come in costume? We can recommend a costumier |
7.00 pm Bedern Hall York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 27th September 2007 |
riverlines a monthly events programme which brings the best of contemporary writers to York, where they read / perform / discuss their work with an audience of York's residents, students and visitors, presents - Matthew Sweeney | 7.30 pm Basement Bar City Screen Coney Street riverlines |
| 27th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Georgian Prince of Wales Dinner - A glittering black tie dinner in the York Mansion House, will recreate, in spirit at least, the dinner of 1789 held in honour of His Majesty the Prince of Wales. Guests will be joined by the Lord Mayor and Civic Party starting with a reception drink downstairs and then moving to the impressive State Room for a Georgian banquet with wine. Guests will be guided in Georgian manners and dining etiquette by the renowned food historian Peter Brears |
7.30 pm The Mansion House York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 27th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Meet The Retailers (Trade Style Wine Tasting) - Spend an evening with the biggest names in High Street wine retailing as they compete for your attention and your tastebuds with a selection of bottles from their ranges. Asda, Booths, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury, Tesco and Thresher will all be there so you can compare the flavours and values as you wander from table to table, glass in hand. Would you like to eat before you come? This event is preceded by ' Farmers Buffet' event at Melton's Too |
7.30 pm The Guildhall York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 27th September 2007 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present - Hans Theessink A perennial favourite in York, this Dutch-born, Vienna-based singer/guitarist has been described as “the most creative musician working in the blues idiom in Europe” and as “one of our finest blues revivalists”. A superb guitar picker with a warm baritone blues voice, he mixes originals seamlessly with country blues classics. No advance booking, so come early! |
8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C. |
| 27th September 2007 |
Guided walk from Redmire station to Leyburn (11.50 am) Walks are moderately strenuous and last 3-4 hours, ending in either Redmire or Leyburn, from where you can catch a train back to your starting point. We typically cover 5-6 miles and suitable clothing and footwear is essential. Please bring your own refreshments, especially drinks. Depending on the route and timings, there may also be the opportunity to visit Bolton Castle Tea room (closed during the winter), the Old Town Hall Tea room in Redmire or cafés in Leyburn. Leyburn station teabar is open on all train running days |
Wensleydale Railway |
| 27th September 2007 |
Beverley Chamber Music Festival - Moray Welsh cello and Martin Roscoe piano play Beethoven Sonata in F, Op 5 No 1, Sonata in C , Op 102 No 1 and Sonata in A, Op 69 Tickets/details phone 01482 391672 |
1.00 pm St Mary's Church Beverley |
| 27th September 2007 |
Beverley Chamber Music Festival - The Skampa Quartet and Martin Roscoe piano play Krejci Quartet No 4 in E, Beethoven Quartet in F minor, Op 95, and Franck Piano Quartet in F minor Tickets/details phone 01482 391672 |
7.30 pm St Mary's Church Beverley |
| 27th September 2007 |
Ralph McTell in Concert. Great storyteller Ralph McTell is now celebrating 30 years on the road. Known for his virtuoso guitar style, he is a prolific and gifted songwriter with a style that invites you into a unique world, weaving his own poignant narrative. Ralph made his debut in 1968 with the album Eight Frames a Second and in 1974 the release of Streets of London earned him an Ivor Novello Award. In 2002 he received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. A concert not to be missed from a true folk-music legend |
7.30 pm Helmsley Arts Centre |
| 27th September 2007 |
Mirth Control Comedy Club - Featuring Addy Borgh plus guests A fantastic mimic and clown as well as a brilliant writer, Addy has a breathtaking plethora of voices and characters which enliven his wide range of subject matter, from the drab to the delightful. Addy was the only British comic invited to appear in the Twentieth Century Fox comedy showcase in Los Angeles, in September 2003 and has recently performed a sell-out run at the New Zealand Comedy Festival 2008. ‘An unassuming comic genius…Superb’ Metro ‘Outstanding stuff…such verve and inventiveness, he’s a joy to behold’ Time Out |
8.00 pm Pocklington Arts Centre |
| 28th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Cocktail Demonstration - Strawberry Classics - Don't miss this amazing display of skill as The Living Room put on a cocktail demonstration for us on the Festival stand in Coppergate. The theme today is Strawberry Classics. We will be shown how to make Strawberry Margarita and the Strawberry Daiquiri. Whet your appetite in our Coppergate Living Room |
3.00 pm Coppergate Shopping Centre York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 28th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Presidium (products under threat) - Slow Food Taste Workshop - Presidia are 'Slow Food' projects devoted to assisting groups of artisan producers whose product is under threat. Products from some UK 'Presidia' will form this tasting - MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW |
3.30 pm Melton's Too York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 28th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Literary Dinner - The Dean Court Hotel promises an entertaining literary dinner with Jay Rayner, restaurant critic of The Observer and author of the brilliantly reviewed thriller the Oyster House Siege. Set in 1983, two gunmen take chefs and customers hostage when a jewellery heist goes wrong. Appropriately Jay will be teemed with Elizabeth Carter, consultant editor of the just published and totally re-styled Good Food Guide. She will remind us what and where we ate in 1983 and bring us up to date with the latest Good Food Guide |
7.00 pm Dean Court Hotel York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 28th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Taste Australia at the Bar Convent - Discover the different wine styles of Australia’s Regional Heroes with winemaker and International Wine Judge, Brett Fleming. He will contuct a tutored tasting of wines from the cool climate of the Margaret River to the warmth of Barossa and show that Australia can match grape and region to produce top-quality wines. Following the tutored tasting, canapés are served alongside an additional range of Australian wines. The event takes place under the magnificent glass roofed hall at the historic Bar Convent |
7.30 pm Bar Convent 17 Blossom Street York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 28th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Figeac Dinner in the Mansion House - Chataeu Figeac is one of the legends of the Bordeaux region. Situated high on the plateau of St Emilion, this aristocratic property has been producing red wines since Roman times. Wonderfully complex and difficult to find, the wines are consistently rated among the best in St Emilion and rank with some of the greatest wines of the world. The York Festival of Food and Drink is delighted to welcome Madame Blandine de Brier-Manoncourt from Chateau Figeac who will host a superb dinner at The Mansion House in York. Accompanying the four course menu will be a selection of Chateau Figeac vintages. The meal is another first for the Mansion House, prepared by a team lead by Michael Hjort of Melton's Restaurant |
7.30 pm The Mansion House York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 28th September - 6th October 2007 |
York Theatre Royal presents Looking for JJ. Three children walked away from the cottages on the edge of town. Later that day only two of them came back. Where was Jennifer Jones? That’s what everyone was asking. There were only a handful of people who knew… Alice Tully knows exactly what happened that day six years ago, and she knows exactly where JJ is now. Alice’s past is dangerous, violent, and sad – and it’s about to rip her life apart. Can she ever get rid of her ghosts? Can life ever be ‘normal’, or will people always be looking for JJ? From the award winning company which brought you Sing yer Heart out for the Lads and Lord of the Flies, comes this gripping story of suspense and intrigue. Pilot integrate music, design and the latest technology to produce visually stunning theatre that is thought provoking, powerful and engages audiences of all ages. The world premiere of Anne Cassidy’s brilliant and multi-award winning book, adapted and directed by Marcus Romer. Produced by Pilot Theatre in partnership with Unicorn Theatre and York Theatre Royal |
York Theatre Royal |
| 28th September 2007 |
Beverley Chamber Music Festival - Moray Welsh cello and Martin Roscoe piano play Beethoven 12 Variations on a Theme from Handel's Judas Maccabaeus Wo045, Sonata in G minor, Op 5 No 2 and Sonata in D, Op 102 No2 Tickets/details phone 01482 391672 |
1.00 pm St Mary's Church Beverley |
| 28th September 2007 |
Beverley Chamber Music Festival - Matthew Trusler violin, Martin Roscoe piano and narrator, play Janacek Sonata, Debussy Sonata and Elgar Sonata in E minor, Op 82. Three contrasting sonatas, all written during the First World War, are interspersed with the writings of Wilfred Owen. Tickets/details phone 01482 391672 |
7.30 pm St Mary's Church Beverley |
| 28-30th September 2007 |
Autumn Steam Gala - Our second Steam Gala of the year with visiting locomotives, freight trains, double heading, trade stands, local shuttles, real ale buffets and more | North Yorkshire Moors Railway |
| 28-30th September 2007 |
Scarborough Jazz Festival | Scarborough Jazz Festival |
| 29th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Whisky Festival - Day One - The Whisky Lounge presents… The 5th York Whisky Festival The Whisky Festival is back, bigger and better! With more exhibitors, a wider range of styles to sample, masterclasses (see below) and the choice of two days, rather than one, this year will be the best yet. You will have the chance to sample the best of malts, blends and even bourbons, as well as to talk to the people who work in the industry who are only to happy to pass on their knowledge and experience. There will also be the opportunity to purchase all of the whiskies on show, at the Whisky Shop stand. In short, if you like whisky, this is the event for you! Whisky Masterclasses - For an additional £5 to your ticket price you will be able to join one of our masterclasses |
12.00 noon - 8.00 pm The Guildhall York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 29th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Chateauneuf du Pape Saturday Lunch - A four course meal with a tasting of some of the greatest Chateauneuf estates. The wines are sourced from the considerable cellars of 'Sous le Nez' in Leeds and presented by local expert John Wynn. The top wines of Chateauneuf reached exceptional heights in the late 1990 and this is a tasting of those wines from estates including Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe and Chateau Beaucastel. |
12.30 pm Melton's Restaurant York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 29th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Matching Food with Wine - Do some wines go better with food than others? Some would argue that French wines are meant to be drunk with food. In conjunction with Hammock Wines, Importers of Rhone Wine, Karen Hardwick of Northern Wine Academy will present a taste challenge of varioius food and wine for you to try, compare and match |
1.30 pm Melton's Too York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 29th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Cocktail Demonstration - Champagne - Don't miss this amazing display of skill as The Living Room put on a cocktail demonstration for us on the Festival stand in Coppergate. The theme today is Champagne Cocktails. We will be shown how to make the frozen Bellini followed by the Bellini. Whet your appetite in our Coppergate Living Room |
3.00 pm Coppergate Shopping Centre York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 29th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Rare Breed Meat - Slow Food Taste Workshop - An opportunity to try meat from unusual breeds. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW |
3.30 pm Eye of York York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 29th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Vanilla Black - A Vegetarian Tasting Menu - Vanilla Black is one of York's best vegetarian restaurants. Using local produce wherever possible, their creative and mouth watering 6 course tasting menu, is not one to be missed |
From 6.00 pm Vanilla Black York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 29th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Wine & Chocolate (Tutored Tasting) - Is there any better way to spend an evening – matching a range of chocolate-based desserts to a selection of wines? Join Yorkshire Post wine critic Christine Austin as she brings together some of the most indulgent wine and chocolate combinations together in this sit-down tutored tasting |
7.30 pm The Mansion House York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 29th September 2007 |
Beverley Chamber Music Festival - East Riding Youth Orchestra conducted by Robert Mitchell, with Moray Welsh cello play Tchaikovsky Variations on a Rococo Theme and Haydn Symphony No 101 in D 'Clock' Tickets/details phone 01482 391672 |
1.00 pm St Mary's Church Beverley |
| 29th September 2007 |
Beverley Chamber Music Festival - London Winds play Arnold Sea Shanties, Ligeti Six Bagatelles, Nielsen Wind Quintet Op 43, Damase Seventeen Variations, Mozart Adagio in B flat K411 (arr. Gunther Weigelt) and Rossini Italian Girl in Algiers (arr Graham Sheen). Tickets/details phone 01482 391672 |
7.30 pm St Mary's Church Beverley |
| 29th September 2007 |
Spirit of Harmony - The
Spirit of Harmony Chorus has now established itself firmly in the top
rank of British and European Barbershop singers. Their Gold Medal at
the Coleraine Music Festival in 2004 followed by their Bronze Medal at
the British Association of Barbershop Singers Convention in 2008 and
their recent ‘standing ovation’ performances in Zaandam, Holland mean
that this 60-man Chorus is now the Premier group of its type in the
North of England. With a wide, varied and exciting programme, including fully staged theme presentations, Spirit of Harmony will provide you with a thoroughly entertaining evening of music, fun and laughter that will change your opinions forever and prove to you what 21st Century Barbershop singing is all about |
7.30 pm Pocklington Arts Centre |
| 29th September 2007 |
A Night at the Proms with Emma Dennis: soprano
Steven Goulden: tenor and Chris Thornton-Holmes: baritone. Enjoy West End and Broadway Musical hits, popular opera and songs, and join in with a Last Night of the Proms finale. Fly the flags with Amoroso in this spectacular concert, which has produced rave reviews. The singers graduated from the Royal Northern College of Music, the Royal Academy and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and now perform extensively at home and abroad |
7.30 pm Helmsley Arts Centre |
| 29th September 2007 |
CHRIS DIFFORD with support from Adrian Byron Burns. Smack bang in the middle of a Squeeze tour with Melvin Duffy on pedal steel and Dorie Jackson on vocals , it is a tremendous pleasure to welcome one half of one of the most famous songwriting partnerships this country has ever known. A man responsible for writing some of the soundtrack to a lot of peoples lives. He penned the lyrics for some of the best known power-pop songs of the 70's, 80's & 90's including "Up The Junction", "Another Nail in My Heart", "Tempted", "Black Coffee in Bed", "Cool For Cats", "If It's Love" and many, many more, all still find steady air-play on UK and US radio. Chris Difford has been writing lyrics for over twenty five years most notably with Squeeze. After 13 albums and many top 20 hits, 29 American tours, 30 UK tours and various trips around the globe, Chris decided to stop the merry-go-round and test the waters. His shows consist of Squeeze favourites and new songs, along the way he has written with the likes of Elton John, Trilok Gurtu, Marti Pellow, Lamont Dozier, Willie Mitchell and many others. All in all a fantastic start to what promises to be one of Howden Lives best ever seasons! |
7.30 pm The Shire Hall Howden Howden Live |
| 29th September 2007 |
Fountains By Floodlight - from Dusk – 10.00 pm. Enjoy a Saturday night with a difference! Experience the beauty and mystery of Fountains Abbey by floodlight, with a different choir performing each week in the Abbey from 8.00 pm – 9.00 pm, guided tours at 7.00 pm and 7.30 pm, hot seasonal food served from the Abbey kiosk and Gregorian chants floating through the air, it's an atmospheric night to remember. Last admission 9.00 pm, no need to book | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| 29/30th September 2007 |
A Taste of the Past - to coincide with the York festival of Food and Drink, join the Company of Palm Sunday as they prepare medieval food for a medieval feast | Barley Hall |
| 30th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Whisky Festival - Day Two - The Whisky Lounge presents… The 5th York Whisky Festival The Whisky Festival is back, bigger and better! With more exhibitors, a wider range of styles to sample, masterclasses (see below) and the choice of two days, rather than one, this year will be the best yet. You will have the chance to sample the best of malts, blends and even bourbons, as well as to talk to the people who work in the industry who are only to happy to pass on their knowledge and experience. There will also be the opportunity to purchase all of the whiskies on show, at the Whisky Shop stand. In short, if you like whisky, this is the event for you! Whisky Masterclasses - For an additional £5 to your ticket price you will be able to join one of our masterclasses |
12.00 noon - 5.00 pm The Guildhall York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 30th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Chateauneuf du Pape Sunday Lunch - A four course meal with a tasting of some of the greatest Chateauneuf estates. The wines are sourced from the considerable cellars of 'Sous le Nez' in Leeds and presented by local expert John Wynn. The top wines of Chateauneuf reached exceptional heights in the late 1990 and this is a tasting of those wines from estates including Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe and Chateau Beaucastel. This is the second of Melton’s Restaurant's wine and Sunday lunch event - (the previous Sunday featured Charles Metcalfe and wines from Spain). Both are £35 per head, but they are available as a pair for £60. |
12.30 pm Melton's Restaurant York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 30th September 2007 |
Guided Walking Tour - Family History in the Cemetery - York Cemetery is a working burial ground. At the same time, it provides opportunities for conservation, education, and informal recreation within a protected environment close to York city centre. Trustees, staff, Friends, and volunteers all work to achieve the right balance between the provision of a community facility and support for the environment. Walk starts at 2.00 pm from The Gatehouse | York Cemetery |
| 30th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Cocktail Demonstration - Real Classic Vs Living Room Classic - Don't miss this amazing display of skill as The Living Room put on a cocktail demonstration for us on the Festival stand in Coppergate. The theme today is Real Classic Vs Living Room Classic. The real Classic is the Caipirinha and this will be followed by the the Livingroom's Basil Grande. Whet your appetite in our Coppergate Living Room |
3.00 pm Coppergate Shopping Centre York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 30th September 2007 |
The 2007 York Festival of Food and Drink Honey Tasting - Slow Food Taste Workshop - Mr Beez Neez and his Bees will show how and why honeys taste and look different and how important the environment around is to this amazing natural production. Beez Neez have a stand in the Feast Market on the Eye of York, 29th and 30th September |
3.30 pm Eye of York York Festival of Food & Drink |
| 30th September 2007 |
Fungus Foray - Join our expert Dr. Keith Thomas and discover the mystical world of Fungi. Discover what is edible and what is not! 1.00 pm | Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Bedale |
| 1st - 29th October 2007 |
An exhibition of photographs of the Minster and the surrounding area taken over the last year by members of the York Camera Club | West End York Minster |
| 1st - 30th October 2007 |
Abbey Tours - Join a free tour to discover fascinating facts and stories about the Abbey and monks. 11.00 am and 1.00 pm Daily | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| 2nd October 2007 |
Illustrated Talk - Fruits of Empire: The British Sweet Tooth - James Walvin, Emeritus Professor of History at the University of York, exmaines the evolution of the sugar trade and the links with slavery at both local and national level. His latest books A Short History of Slavery and The Trader, The Owner, The Slave are both due for publication in 2007. 7.00 pm | Talk given at - National Centre for Early Music Fairfax House |
| 3rd October 2007 |
York Astronomical Society - Free Public Star Party on the Knavesmire. From 7.00 pm till late, weather permitting. We will be there, even if it rains, for at least half an hour for a chat. Observe through our telescopes, or feel free to bring you own along for help and advice if needed. Objects on show should include safe solar observing before the Sun sets, then the Moon and some star clusters, and hopefully also Jupiter before it sets. This will be the first Knavesmire Public Star Party since the return of the dark nights | Y.A.S. |
| 3rd October 2007 |
Runrig in Concert - Scottish megastars Calum MacDonald, Iain Bayne, Malcolm Jones, Rory MacDonald, Brian Hurren and Bruce Guthro, with a totally unique sound created from the fusion of traditional Gaelic folk music and contemporary rock which has given Runrig nearly 30 years success in many countries around the globe | The Grand Opera House York |
| 3rd October 2007 |
Little India - The
renowned Trestle is on tour with sumptuous storytelling theatre,
vibrant visuals and powerful physical action. A man of the city and woman of the forest meet and quickly fall in love, but one leaves and forgets, while the other is left holding their child. Little India tells the heart-stopping story of a broken family searching to reconcile their different worlds. Born out of Trestle’s collaboration with Indian theatre company Little Jasmine, this show draws on South Indian traditions of Kalaripayattu (martial art), Konokol (rhythmic patterns) and mudras (hand gestures), to re-imagine the classical story of Shakuntala for a contemporary time. Devised by the company with writer Nina Patel. “A highly imaginative company” The Times |
7.30 pm Pocklington Arts Centre |
| 4th October 2007 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present - Singers & Musicians Night - All acoustic performers are made welcome, and listeners besides, at our popular Open House session. The more the merrier, so do come along | 8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C. |
| 4th October 2007 |
House Concert - Liz Knott & Antje Duvekot - "Absolutely gorgeous music. We've rarely had as big a reaction to any artist in recent years than we've had for Lizanne Knott!" Bob Harris, BBC2. She is coming over from the States to do a live session with Bob Harris, and has agreed to come and do a house concert a few days later. She will be accompanied by Antje Duvekot - a unique double bill. A long standing member of the singer-songwriter scene in Philadelphia, Lizanne Knott has been captivating audiences throughout the Northeast and garnering attention from radio listeners across the globe. Well known locally for her floating vocals and lyrical juxtapositions, her apparent depth and transcending warmth make for an inviting mix of music which moves easily through dark poetic ballads - to soulful jazz - to folk driven rock. Together with husband - GRAMMY Award winning producer/engineer, Glenn Barratt - who's credits include work with Sting, Elton John, Janis Ian, Jill Scott, Susan Werner, Phil Roy and a host of their friends (who happen to be some of the most renowned session players around) she merges her delicately soulful sound with some of todays most innovative music. Antje Duvekot: Legendary producer Neil Dorfsman, who produced Edge of Silence, and CDs by Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Sting, and Dire Straits, says, "Her songs are stunning paintings of color and shade, and always generate the heat and light that real art should." "I think she's going to be the next great American folk singer-songwriter," says folk-pop star Ellis Paul, who has been introducing his audiences to Duvekot, and sings on her new CD. "She's writing songs we need to hear right now. I feel like I've been waiting for her to come along and join the club of travelling musicians that I'm in because we need a fresh voice to shake things up for all of us." |
House Concerts |
| 4-14th October 2007 |
Beverley Literature Festival | Beverley Literature Festival |
| 5th October 2007 |
York Astronomical Society lecture - "The Thomas Wright Trophy - Quiz" - Neil Haggath - Quiz Master. YAS is pleased to be hosting the "Thomas Wright Trophy" this year, teams from Durham AS, Cleavland and Darlighton AS and York AS will be competing to win the trophy in the Astronomy quiz of the year. Come along to cheer on your favorite team, and also test you own astronomical knowledge too. Neil has promised the questions will not be so difficult this year. All are welcome |
8.00 pm Denham Room Priory Street Centre Y.A.S. |
| 5th October 2007 |
Lunchtime Lectures - Treasures of Ormesby. 12 noon - 12.40 pm. The lecture will be followed by a guided tour | Ormesby Hall |
| 6th October 2007 |
Mini Farmers' Market - The main principle of the farmers market is that it is local producers selling fresh quality produce direct to local consumers in an atmosphere which promotes dialogue and understanding of food production including environmental and welfare standards. This cuts down food miles and puts money back into the local economy rather than imported goods | York Auction Centre Murton Farmers' Market |
| 6th October 2007 |
Monumental Landscape
Tour - The Monumental Landscape Tour visits the famous 18th century
monuments in the Castle Howard landscape - the Gatehouse, the Pyramid,
the Mausoleum, the Temple of the Four Winds and the lost Temple of
Venus. The dramatic interiors of some of these buildings, which are not
normally open to the public, include the gigantic bust of Lord William
Howard inside the Pyramid, and the chapel and vaults in the Mausoleum. The tour lasts approximately 3 1/2 hours and involves walking across some rough terrain. This tour is part of a series of special tours for 2007, led by the Curator, Dr Christopher Ridgway. These guided tours are an opportunity to visit hidden features in Castle Howard and its grounds and learn about their intriguing history in more detail |
11.00 am Castle Howard |
| 6th October 2007 |
The Western Front Association lecture by Nick Martin. "The Battle of Ypres 1914." Langemarck resulted in the deaths of 2000 Germans many of them young student volunteers and was dubbed the Massacre of the Innocents | 2.30 pm Phoenix Block York St John University College WFA - Yorks. Branch |
| 6th October 2007 |
Black Dyke Band in concert - Celebration Brass by the world famous BLACK DYKE BAND | 7.30 pm York Minster Tickets only The National Centre for Early Music |
| 6th October 2007 |
Bizet's Carmen -
A spectacular traditional production with international soloists and
the full Chisinau National Philharmonic Orchestra & chorus CARMEN is one of the most famous and seductive operas of all time, Bizet’s irresistibly emotional Carmen guarantees an evening of passion and romance, this dazzling production features Bizet’s unforgettable melodies including the best known baritone aria of all, The Toreador’s Song. Carmen also includes a replica of Seville’s main square with gypsy dancers, fountains, flowers and orange trees |
The Grand Opera House York |
| 6th October 2007 |
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives - Cholera, Lice and Lucknow: A Soldier's Tale. A unique opportunity to investigate the reality of soldier’s lives on the Indian sub-continent through Subaltern H P Pearson’s vivid accounts of the relief of Lucknow during the Great Rebellion of 1857. Using his personal letters, experience his anticipation on the boat to his first great adventure - India. Discover the reality of a soldier’s living conditions including cholera, lice, sunstroke, frostbite and lack of soap. Compare Pearson’s experiences with original published newspaper accounts and understand why he really wanted to have his midsummer dinner in Jersey in 1859. 10.30 am - 1.30 pm |
Royal Armouries Leeds |
| 6th October 2007 |
Taster Tour - Travel in time to take an overview of the history of this World Heritage Site. Meet at the Visitor Centre | 10.30 am Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| 6th October 2007 |
Cumberland Sausage walk and lunch: guided walk in the Redmire area (11.30 am). BOOKING ESSENTIAL: RING 08454 50 54 74 Walks are moderately strenuous and last 3-4 hours, ending in either Redmire or Leyburn, from where you can catch a train back to your starting point. We typically cover 5-6 miles and suitable clothing and footwear is essential. Please bring your own refreshments, especially drinks. Depending on the route and timings, there may also be the opportunity to visit Bolton Castle Tea room (closed during the winter), the Old Town Hall Tea room in Redmire or cafés in Leyburn. Leyburn station teabar is open on all train running days |
Wensleydale Railway |
| 6th October 2007 |
Grace Francis - Piano Recital Grace Francis attended the Yehudi Menuhin School before studying at the Royal College of Music where she was awarded the Chappell Gold Medal. She has since performed at the Purcell Room, Wigmore Hall and the Barbican and has played Brahms and Liszt concertos with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Tonight she will play works by Romantic composers of the 19th and early 20th centuries: Schumann, Liszt, Chopin and Rachmaninov |
7.30 pm Helmsley Arts Centre |
| 6th October 2007 |
THE RENATO D’AIELLO
SEXTET - In 1979 Renato D’aiello began to study the saxophone with
virtuoso sax player Antonio Andolfi, then with Sal Nistico and Steve
Grossman. He started his professional career playing with Giovanni
Tommaso big band for a tv program in 1986/87. In 1987 he received a
full tuition scholarship from Berklee college of Boston. International tours followed in 1991 with Tony Scott and the following year Renato toured Japan with Yoshida Masahiro trio. In 1993 and 1995 he toured Japan again. Tours of Europe with Art Farmer and Rachel Gould in 1996/97. His composition credits include music for an opera entitled "Seven Red Doors" and several co-productions for IRMA records as sax player/producer |
7.30 pm The Shire Hall Howden Howden Live |
| 6th October 2007 |
Fountains By Floodlight - from Dusk – 10.00 pm. Enjoy a Saturday night with a difference! Experience the beauty and mystery of Fountains Abbey by floodlight, with a different choir performing each week in the Abbey from 8.00 pm – 9.00 pm, guided tours at 7.00 pm and 7.30 pm, hot seasonal food served from the Abbey kiosk and Gregorian chants floating through the air, it's an atmospheric night to remember. Last admission 9.00 pm, no need to book | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| 6th October 2007 |
Potted Potter - All the Harry Potter books in sixty minutes? Comic double act Dan and Jeff take on the ultimate challenge, with the help of endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props, and a generous helping of Hogwarts magic. A fantastically funny hour featuring all your favourite characters, a special appearance from a very frightening fire-breathing dragon, and even a game of Quidditch with the audience! | Selby Town Hall |
| 6/7th October 2007 |
Pocktoberfest - Sat 12.00 pm to 7.00 pm and Sun 11.00 am to 5.00 pm This year’s Pocktoberfest presented by the Pocklington & Market Weighton Roundtable is going to be much bigger and better following the success of the last three years. The event will have a broad range of unusual real ales and ciders as in previous years but new to the event will be a range of special German Pils and Wheat Beers imported from Bavaria especially for the event |
Pocklington Arts Centre |
| 6/7th October 2007 |
A Grand Tour of Studley Royal - A free tour taking in the grand design of the Georgian landscape including Deer Park and Water Garden. Meet at the Visitor Centre. 1.30 pm Daily | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| 6/7th October 2007 |
The Harvest of Steam - takes place once a year, and produces some good opportunities for photography. 7th October combines with the White Rose Historic Vehicles Rally which will specialise in cars and commercial vehicles | Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway |
| 6th October - 6th January 2008 |
Marking Time - An exhibition of paintings from York's own collections showing scenes at different times of the day, from sunrise to sunset to night. It features works by JMW Turner, Francis Danby and William Etty among many more | York Art Gallery |
| 7th October 2007 |
Royal Horticultural Society event - Mushroom Magic - Display, identification, family activities and more. Fungus Forays at 10.15am, 12.15pm and 2.15pm. Activities 10.00 am - 4.00 pm | Harlow Carr Garden RHS Harlow Carr |
| 7th October 2007 |
Fungus Foray - Join our expert Dr. Keith Thomas and discover the mystical world of Fungi. Discover what is edible and what is not! 1.00 pm | Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Bedale |
| 7th October 2007 |
Djangology -
Djangology create an exciting and authentic atmosphere with the
rhythmic swing of the ever-popular Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli
and The Hot Club De France. The band recorded their debut CD in 2002
and it has received radio airplay with Desmond Carrington on BBC Radio
2 and elsewhere. Djangology have appeared regularly at Jazz Festivals, on BBC TV and recently supported Jamie Cullum on tour. Their second CD is a stunning collection of standards and Hot Club favourites. |
7.30 pm Helmsley Arts Centre |
| 8th October - 19th November 2007 |
Exhibitions in the Gallery - John Crichton | Ryedale Folk Museum |
| 9th October 2007 |
York Philatelic Society Meeting - Visit from Stockton on Tees P.S. 7.15 pm Visitors Welcome | Denham Room Priory Street Centre York YPS |
| 9th October 2007 |
Yorkshire Philosophical Society Lecture Programme - General theme for the year: "Controversy and Risk." This evening - Reading the Mind A Lecture by Dr Gary Green, York Neuroimaging Centre. 7.30 pm. Contact 01904 656713 for further details | Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum Gardens Yorkshire Philosophical Society |
| 9th October 2007 |
Martin Simpson - Martin is widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world. His versions of traditional folk and blues songs are masterpieces of storytelling and his own songwriting has produced some real gems. No one combines better the diverse elements of British, Irish and American roots music. His solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving. Twice voted BBC Folk Awards Musician of the Year, Martin is promoting his brand new CD Prodigal Son | 7.30 pm The National Centre for Early Music |
| 9th October 2007 |
Catterick Races | Catterick Racecourse |
| 9th October 2007 |
Keith Floyd presents Floyd Uncorked – The Life of a Bon Viveur
- A brilliant raconteur, Somerset born, one time Army Officer, improver
on the cuisine in the Officer’s Mess, barman and restaurant owner. A
live-aboard Mediterranean Mariner on his yacht ‘Flirty’ for two years.
Presenter on 19 worldwide hit television series on food, author of over
20 bestselling books, and the first man to tour the world for
television showing us how to explore the globe gastronomically. So…if you’ve had a hard week at the office and feel fried, grilled and battered or just steaming after a roasting from the boss, come along and relax with Floyd, in your best bib and tucker with a FREE glass of wine rejoicing in the knowledge that you’ll be guaranteed NO GOOD ADVICE WHATSOEVER but many a chuckle at scandalous tales of fun |
7.30 pm Pocklington Arts Centre |
| 9/10th October 2007 |
York Opera presents “Hugh The Drover” by Ralph Vaughan Williams. This truly English opera by one of our country’s best-loved composers, “Hugh The Drover” deserves to be heard and performed much more frequently. It is tuneful, lyrical and colourful with plenty of passion in its central love story. Vaughan Williams’ exciting opera contains all the elements of village life – Morris Men, a Prize Fight, confinement in the stocks and a troop of soldiers happy to press an unwilling recruit! |
York Theatre Royal |
| 9-13th October 2007 |
The Northern Musical Theatre Company present - Showtime Spectacular 2 Following last years successful Showtime Spectacular, and his recent production of Les Miserables school edition, Bev Jones' Northern Musical Theatre Company brings you a sparkling, glittering evening of Song & Dance from all your favourite musicals and top entertainers ! With an ensemble twice the size of last year, it features Miss Saigon, The Sound of Music, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Latino Carnival, Fame and the exhilarating Bollywood extravaganza !! |
7.30 pm Performed at - The Joseph Rowntree Theatre Tickets only from York Theatre Royal |
| 10th October 2007 |
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds talk by Kevin Bayes -"The Tees Valley Project" | 7.30 pm Temple Hall, York St. John College York RSPB |
| 11th October 2007 |
Trouveré - join medieval minstrels Trouveré for a fabulous evening of medieval music in the candlelit Great Hall. Phone 07720 118 406 for details | Barley Hall |
| 11th October 2007 |
York Railway Institute Band present In an English Country Bandstand Founded in 1883, and still having family links with its founder, Noah Bruce, York Railway Institute Band is York's oldest brass band. York R.I competes regularly and is at its busiest doing concert work. Recently the band produced its latest recording, the CD album Mainline Brass and performed at various venues on the shores of Lake Geneva during its 2008 tour |
York Theatre Royal |
| 11th October 2007 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present - Ember A Welsh-American duo who have become festival favourites recently, with stunning vocal harmonies and engagingly humorous presentation. Emily Williams writes the songs and plays fiddle and guitar, while Rebecca Williams plays guitar and harmonica. Contemporary folk with an edge, they have been variously compared to Be Good Tanyas, Indigo Girls and Tracy Chapman! |
8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C. |
| 11th October 2007 |
Collectors of Culture - From the Grand Tour to cabinets of curiosities. Discover how Nostell Priory has been influenced by the Grand Tours taken by Rowland and Charles Winn in the 17th Century. Followed by a two course Lunch. Booking Essential. 11.00 am | Nostell Priory |
| 11th October 2007 |
Upstairs Downstairs Tour - Explore Hidden Nostell with this behind-the-scenes tour of the House. See the unrestored servants quarters and the stones and beams of the original Priory. Booking Essential. 12.30 pm | Nostell Priory |
| 11th October 2007 |
JOHN PARR in Concert John takes you through his life in show business from his early days in Yorkshire working men’s clubs to the dizzy heights of Hollywood. He had a worldwide hit with St. Elmo's Fire but he is also well known for his film scores. He wrote Under a Raging Moon for The Who and Rock N Roll Mercenaries for Meat Loaf. Hear John’s outstanding voice and superb guitar playing live in a show that comes with video projection showing the highlights of his career and the people he has worked with including Tina Turner, Bryan Adams and Celine Dion to name but a few. A truly stunning show: fun, up close and personal |
7.30 pm Helmsley Arts Centre |
| 11th October 2007 |
Dennis Locorriere The sensational voice of Doctor Hook - Renowned worldwide as a superb musician and songwriter, Dennis Locorriere is a vocalist of the highest order. His instantly recognisable, spine-tingling sexy vocals have graced more than 60 gold and platinum singles and albums and he has spent almost two years in the UK singles charts alone. Performing new material alongside all the classic hits such as Sylvia’s Mother, Sexy Eyes, Just A Little Bit More and When You’re In Love With A Beautiful Woman you are sure to enjoy his legendary performance | 8.00 pm Pocklington Arts Centre |
| 12th October 2007 |
Bombay Jazz - A brilliant collaboration of highly talented musicians from India and the USA enjoying the success of their recent global tours – demonstrating their relentless pursuit of original compositions and improvisational excellence. Bombay Jazz (who's national tour also includes the Purcell Room and The Sage), is a dynamic blend of two of the finest traditions of music - Jazz and Indian Classical music. The group explores the melodic richness of raga and the dynamic rhythmic interplay that is common to both Indian classical music and jazz, while pioneering a harmonic exploration rarely heard in East –West fusions of any kind | 7.30 pm The National Centre for Early Music |
| 12th October 2007 |
House Concert - The Groanbox Boys - This will be a wonderful evening - Their music is steeped in the 1920s and 30s, and played like the old greats with the peculiar mixture of sex and God to match. Seznec and Ward-Bergeman play their own unique brand of foot-stompin', sweat-drippin-from-the-ceiling, old time American blues, folk, rags, and mountain songs on accordion, acoustic guitar, gourd banjo, open-backed banjo, piano, harmonica, and shackles | House Concerts |
| 12th October 2007 |
'Votes for Women!’ - The History Wardrobe investigates the question ‘How could women who chained themselves to railings still be so fettered by fashion?’ A fund raising event by the Friends of Kiplin Hall. Booking Essential. | 7.30 pm Kiplin Hall Scorton |
| 12th October 2007 |
An Audience With Lord Hurd - Douglas Hurd was Home Secretary and Northern Ireland Secretary in Margaret Thatcher’s Cabinet, and Foreign Secretary during the war in Yugoslavia. He retired as an MP in 1997 and is now ready to talk about his role in modern political history. He will also discuss his new book, Robert Peel, A Biography. Douglas Hurd, like Peel, argued for a One Nation philosophy and lived through times of conflict in the Conservative Party. In his biography, with one eye on the present, he charts Peel’s life and work through the dramas of nineteenth-century politics | 7.30 pm Helmsley Arts Centre |
| 12th October 2007 |
THE SPRINGSTEEN EXPERIENCE - The Springsteen Experience formed in early 2004 after auditions brought together the first line up of musicians who are also dedicated fans of "The Boss" themselves.The aim of the band is to perform the music of Springsteen with passion and commitment, and just as important, with the same sense of fun Bruce himself puts into his shows.Although not pretending to be Springsteen and the E-Streeter's (there can be only one!), the band take elements from all areas of a Springsteen show, namely sound, lights, presentation and spirit, to get as close to the real thing as possible, ensuring that the audience get a great nights entertainment. Covering all areas of the great man's music, the Springsteen Experience will continually aim to improve and add to the music they perform, so as to ensure as wide a spectrum of songs as possible for the fans enjoyment | 7.30 pm The Shire Hall Howden Howden Live |
| 12/13th October 2007 |
York Races | York Racecourse |
| 12/13th October 2007 |
York Opera presents "Hugh The Drover" by Ralph Vaughan Williams. This truly English opera by one of our country's best-loved composers, "Hugh The Drover" deserves to be heard and performed much more frequently. It is tuneful, lyrical and colourful with plenty of passion in its central love story. Vaughan Williams' exciting opera contains all the elements of village life – Morris Men, a Prize Fight, confinement in the stocks and a troop of soldiers happy to press an unwilling recruit! |
York Theatre Royal |
| 12-14th October 2007 |
Wartime Weekend - Our annual return to the wartime era with re-enactments along the line, ENSA entertainers, street parades, air raids, and more | North Yorkshire Moors Railway |
| 12-14th October 2007 |
1940's themed Wartime Weekend - Re-enactors and Classic Wartime vehicles at Camp Beck Isle 2007 in association with the NYorkshire Moors Railway (see above) | Beck Isle Museum Pickering |
| 12-14th October 2007 |
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - Autumn Steam Gala | KWVR |
| 12th October - 3rd November 2007 |
York Theatre Royal presents Limbo. Written by Declan Feenan and Directed by Dan Sherer The tender and compelling story of a young girl's relationship with an older man. A young Catholic girl gives her confession from the edge of Camlough Lake. She speaks of her life in Newry and her job in the factory with the girls. She speaks of her first love. She speaks of a relationship with a man twice her age. As the darkness of the lake calls out to her, she will do anything to find her peace |
York Theatre Royal |
| 13th October 2007 |
Fountains By Floodlight - from Dusk – 10.00 pm. Enjoy a Saturday night with a difference! Experience the beauty and mystery of Fountains Abbey by floodlight, with a different choir performing each week in the Abbey from 8.00 pm – 9.00 pm, guided tours at 7.00 pm and 7.30 pm, hot seasonal food served from the Abbey kiosk and Gregorian chants floating through the air, it's an atmospheric night to remember. Last admission 9.00 pm, no need to book | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| 13th October 2007 |
White Out Conditions - Instant Dissidence return with an exhilarating piece of dance theatre that moves between the beautiful and the grotesque, taking the spectator through a journey of exuberating theatrical tension, astonishing visual designs and intricately choreographed movement, distorting reality along the way | Selby Town Hall |
| 13th October 2007 |
SLEEPING DOGZ featuring Wild Willy Barrett. Support Martyn Barker This unique trio live on boats on the Grand Union canal, an environment which can't help but inspire and stimulate their creativity. Their versatility is reflected in the number of instruments played between them, including guitar, fiddle, cello, banjo, balalaika, uilleann pipes, whistles, harmonium and djembe, producing a blend of highly emotive original music and arrangements. For those of you not already familiar with Barrett's unique performance style, come prepared to be both entertained and inspired by the Dogz' repertoire of original material and arrangements. Well known for his successful partnership with John Otway, multi-instrumentalist Willy Barrett's interest in acoustic live performance was re-kindled after hearing the strains of a cello being interwoven around a group of musicians accompanying a belly dance troupe during a visit to a canal-side pub. After a swift introduction, he suggested that Mary, the cellist, and a previous acquaintance John Devine (uilleann pipes, whistles, harmonium, percussion), should work together utilising their diverse musical capabilities. Coming from an Irish traditional background with contemporary influences, John also runs workshops throughout Europe in order to perpetuate the Celtic aural tradition. Before joining Sleeping Dogz, Mary was working as an Egyptian dance cellist and drumming with a touring Samba band. As a child she appeared in the screen production of Bugsy Malone and is the inspiration behind this collective |
7.30 pm The Shire Hall Howden Howden Live |
| 13th October 2007 |
Sowerby Music present - The Manchester Piano Trio with a sumptuous evening of Brahms. The E minor sonata for cello, the C minor sonata for violin and the B major Trio. Adi Brett is No3 principal with the Hallé, Nick Trygstad is principal cello with the Hallé and Jeremy Young is a busy and hugely talented freelance pianist | 7.30 pm St. Oswald's Church Sowerby, Thirsk Sowerby Music |
| 13/14th October 2007 |
The Big Draw - art activities as part of the nation wide 'Big Draw'. A chance to work with artist John Creighton and the museum collection | Ryedale Folk Museum |
| 13/14th October 2007 |
The Big Draw - 11.00 am – 4.00 pm Find the Green Man – draw him or your own. Drawing materials provided. No need to book | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| 13/14th October 2007 |
The Big Draw - A weekend of family drawing fun. From 12 noon | Mount Grace Priory |
| 13/14th October 2007 |
A Grand Tour of Studley Royal - A free tour taking in the grand design of the Georgian landscape including Deer Park and Water Garden. Meet at the Visitor Centre. 1.30 pm Daily | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| 13/14th October 2007 |
Harvest Home Supper - See the preparations for the Harvest Home Supper at Home Farm and Pockerley Manor. The mouth-watering spread at Home Farm includes raised game pies, trussed chicken and ox tongue, whilst dishes of the day at Pockerley Manor are pickled pigs feet, baked rabbits in custard and salamagundy | Beamish Open Air Museum |
| 13-15th October 2007 |
James Herriot Convention - meet James Herriot's Family and spend three days enjoying special Herriot activities , including trips, walks and talks. Guest speakers will include Derry Brabbs and Jim Wight. 'A must for all Herriot fans'. Booking Essential | World of James Herriot Thirsk |
| 14th October 2007 |
Guided Walking Tour - Fungal Foray - York Cemetery is a working burial ground. At the same time, it provides opportunities for conservation, education, and informal recreation within a protected environment close to York city centre. Trustees, staff, Friends, and volunteers all work to achieve the right balance between the provision of a community facility and support for the environment. Walk starts at 2.00 pm from The Gatehouse | York Cemetery |
| 14th October 2007 |
Jonatha Brooke in concert - The music of Jonatha Brooke is probably best described by one of her lyrics "I feel the steady pull of things that I can't see and I like it." Her music draws you in, an irresistible combination of intelligent arrangements and eloquent lyrics delivered by a great voice. Originally from Boston, Jonatha has a series of critically acclaimed albums to her credit. It is with good reason that legendary producer Bob Clearmountain said "not to take anything away from anybody else that I work with, but she is amazing." She showcases her engaging lyrics and melodies tonight at NCEM. Music that will lift your soul and tear your heart out – definitely one not to be missed | 7.30 pm The National Centre for Early Music |
| 14th October 2007 |
White Rose Historic Vehicles Rally which will specialise in buses | Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway |
| 14th October 2007 |
Coal train day - recreating the sights and sounds of the NCB coal trains of the 1960’s | Tanfield Railway nr Gateshead |
| 14th October 2007 |
The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft - St. Leger Rally | Trolleybus Museum |
| 14th October 2007 |
Illustrated Talk by TOM HART DYKE - A True Story of Adventure, Survival & Extreme Horticulture. Colombia and the Cloud Garden - Tom Hart Dyke is a botanist, a self confessed plant nut, whose wild enthusiasm for plants, rare orchids in particular, took him in the year 2000 to one of the most inhospitable places on earth, the Darien Gap. This almost impregnable strip of swamp, jungle and cloud forest in Colombia is the only break in the Pan-American highway, which runs from Alaska to the tip of South America. Stories of abduction and murder are rife, as Tom and fellow explorer Paul Winder were about to find out |
7.30 pm Helmsley Arts Centre |
| 14-16th October 2007 |
'Big Draw' - A chance to work with artist John Creighton and the museum collection | Ryedale Folk Museum |
| 16/17th October 2007 |
Apple Lecture Lunches - Apple tour of the Walled Garden, apple lunch and apple pressing | Beningbrough Hall |
| 16/17th October 2007 |
Botanical Illustration Classes with Bridget Gillespie RHS Gold Medallist | Helmsley Walled Garden |
| 16-21st October 2007 |
Nostell Autumn Fair - celebrate Autumn through a selection of activities and displays for all the family | Nostell Priory |
| 17th October 2007 |
Special Butler's Tour - Discover what life was like above and below stairs with 'Downey' the Edwardian butler, followed by an Edwardian-style breakfast. 10.15 am. Booking Essential | Treasurer's House York |
| 17th October 2007 |
Curator's Lunchtime Talk - Marking Time Jennifer Alexander, assistant curator of fine art, will be talking about the art work on display in the Marking Time exhibition. Free lecture. 12.30 pm | York Art Gallery |
| 17th October 2007 |
The Ebor Lectures - The
Ebor lectures are a response to the growing need for theology to
interact with public issues of contemporary society. Public theology is
about engaging in dialogue with a range of communities on issues wider
than narrowly defined religious matters. Theme for 2007-08 lectures: Globalisation and Identity - Globalisation has benefited modern society in terms of rapid increase of mass information and economic wealth in certain nations but, at the same time, it has brought vast inequality on a global and domestic scale. It has also challenged the sense of identity of individuals and communities, which in turn, has contributed to various recent conflicts. The Ebor Lectures 2007-8 aim to address the relationship between globalisation and identity by looking at it from social, political, economic, cultural, religious and theological perspectives. The series will examine tensions and conflicts between communities which have affected public life in different parts of the world. It will deal with issues such as: global financial systems and their impact on micro and macro economic patterns world-wide; the impact of globalisation on culture; global politics in the context of diverse national and regional interests; the causes and effects of the rise of religious fundamentalism. Lecture - 'William Blake 250 years on – Prophet for our Time?’ by Professor Chrisopher Rowland - University of Oxford Tickets are free but must be booked in advance |
7.00 pm York St John University The Ebor Lectures |
| 17th October 2007 |
Alternative Autumn Tour (R.H.S.) - An Introduction will be given by Sir John Ropner in his private house then a Guided Tour with Curator Terry Exley will complete your afternoon. Tickets Only. 1.00 pm | Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Bedale |
| 17-20th October 2007 |
York Settlement Players present - Best of the Bard. Directed by Eusebio Machado A celebration of the best scenes in Shakespeare's work, from "All's Well That Ends Well" to "The Winter's Tale", as well as selected sonnets |
Friargate Theatre Best of the Bard |
| 18th October 2007 |
Candlelight Tour - few of us appreciate today, what it was like to study and live only by the light of a candle. Dining rooms, for example, needed eight candles to illuminate the table, and we will recreate thsi stmosphere throughout Fairfax House (albeit with the help of modern technology, to remove the risk of fire!!). An "illuminating" guided tour with a difference. 7.00 pm | Fairfax House |
| 18th October 2007 |
Ebor Singers in Concert | 7.30 pm North Transept York Minster |
| 18th October 2007 |
riverlines a monthly events programme which brings the best of contemporary writers to York, where they read / perform / discuss their work with an audience of York's residents, students and visitors, presents - to be confirmed | 7.30 pm Basement Bar City Screen Coney Street riverlines |
| 18th October 2007 |
Chinese Song Concert - Yanchuan Zhang singer Jiayi Yi zhu di Jian Danxi gu zhen. Yanchuan Zhang, prize-winning singer from the Sichuan Conservatory,Chengdu, China, presents a programme of songs tracing the history of song in China from the traditions of the Han dynasty to the contemporary art song written in this century. Yanchuan will be accompanied by traditional instrumentalists, famous in China, playing zither and Chinese flute | 7.30 pm The National Centre for Early Music |
| 18th October 2007 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present - Wizz Jones This pioneer of the British acoustic guitar scene is well beyond his 65th birthday but shows no sign of retiring just yet. A musicians' musician, Wizz has influenced generations of later players. He's also a fine singer and a delightfully modest performer with a wide repertoire of contemporary songs, blues and original numbers. Grossly underrated, but one of our favourites |
8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C. |
| 18th October 2007 |
Barron Knights - Bop Til We Drop. The Barron Knights aka Pete Langford, Lloyd Courtney, Mick Groom and new member Len Crawley are back on the road with their inimitable and unique blend of comedy and rock 'n' roll. Call Up The Groups and all the big hits will be performed alongside hilarious songs about Camilla, Viagra and Having Senior Moments. “They are a class act with great vocals, unique humour, wonderful guitar playing” Encore Magazine | 8.00 pm Pocklington Arts Centre |
| 18-21st October 2007 |
Continental Market | Parliament Street York Markets |
| 19th October 2007 |
York Astronomical Society lecture - "Super WASP - Extrasolar planet detection" - by Dr Pierre Maxted, from Keele University. The field of extrasolar planet discovery is expanding all the time as new techniques for detecting planets orbiting distant stars are tied and refined. Pierre will be telling us all about Super WASP, and the impact it has and will have on extrasolar planet discovery. All are welcome | 8.00 pm Denham Room Priory Street Centre Y.A.S. |
| 19th October 2007 |
Nancy Kerr & James Fagan - A much loved guitar and fiddle duo with an international following. Nancy (former partner of Eliza Carthy) & James (The Fagans) combine skilful and innovative performance with accessibility, warmth and stage presence. Nancy's earthy and exquisite fiddle and viola playing dances with the striking rhythmic texture of James's flat backed bouzouki, both complimenting their rich harmony singing | Selby Town Hall |
| 19/20th October 2007 |
'At the drop of yet another hat!' - The Best of Flanders and Swann... Classics such as Transport of Delight, Have Some Madeira M'Dear, The Gnu, The Gasman Cometh make up this delightful evening of humour. Re-live your memories of England's best-loved comedy song duo in this delightful two-hour show sung by Amanda Crawley and Nicholas Nightingale, accompanied on the piano by Kate Pearson. The show will also include the occasional surprise from the likes of George Gershwin and Cole Porter! |
7.30 pm Helmsley Arts Centre |
| 19-27th October 2007 |
York Theatre Royal presents Pinocchio The tale of an extraordinary boy. Running wild in the streets, playing truant from school, upsetting the neighbours. Old Joe is terrified about where his blockhead of a son will end up. Why can't Pinocchio behave like an ordinary boy? And when Pinocchio finally disappears into an underworld of con-men, low-lifes and sharks, Old Joe frantically pursues his son along his ever more wild, strange and epic journey. Anarchically exuberant and savagely funny, this new production brings a dark and refreshing twist to the classic tale of Pinocchio – the boy who was made with a heart as hard as wood. Full Body and the Voice and The Shysters have unrivalled reputations for their work with actors with learning disabilities. Their collaboration with actors from York Theatre Royal brings together a brilliant ensemble company. Things you might see: a shark, a talking donkey, some very bad behaviour… Things you might not see: a nose that grows, Jiminy Cricket, dungarees. Disney this ain’t! |
York Theatre Royal |
| 19-28th October 2007 |
The Enchanted Garden - A sublime night-time experience. The magnificently restored Victorian Gardens are illuminated to become a place of wonder and enchantment. This garden walk will delight young and old alike as the garden features are bathed with colourful light, with a surprise around every corner. The shop will be open and refreshments available on these special evening openings. Please note there is no access to the Hall itself. From 6.30 – 9.00 pm | Brodsworth Hall |
| 20th October 2007 |
Full Farmers' Market -
The main principle of the farmers market is that it is local producers
selling fresh quality produce direct to local consumers in an
atmosphere which promotes dialogue and understanding of food production
including environmental and welfare standards. This cuts down food
miles and puts money back into the local economy rather than imported
goods. The market always offers an extensive range of produce including:- Meat – Yorkshire beef, lamb and pork; chicken, duck, geese, pheasant, partridge, wild game (in season); wild boar; pies, sausages, burgers etc. Vegetables – Fresh vegetables and salads (including organic growers); exotic mushrooms; fresh fruit in season. Bakery – Cakes, scones, quiches, puddings, fruit pies. Other products – Yorkshire cheeses, home made soups, fruit wine, apple juice, organic milk and butter. A fantastic choice of fresh quality local produce at very competitive prices and the benefit of knowing where it's come from and how it's been produced |
York Auction Centre Murton Farmers' Market |
| 20th October 2007 |
'Turrets and Battlements' - Inaccessible and Hidden York Tour. A unique chance to enter parts of York never normally open to the public, to climb turrets, descend into Roman remains, explore secret passageways, crypts, medieval churches and hidden Georgian interiors. The theme for each tour is different. | 10.30 am YorkWalk |
| 20th October 2007 |
'Choccy & Sweetie Tour' - York has played a big part in pleasing the sweet tooth. Hear the history of Terrys, Rowntrees & Cravens. See sweets being made, and taste some delicious samples! | 10.30 am & 2.00 pm YorkWalk |
| 20th October 2007 |
York St John University
Open Day - YSJU hold a number of Open Days throughout the year, to give
you a chance to see whether York St John is the right place for you. Choosing where to study can be a difficult decision, so we encourage all our applicants to visit us before making a final choice. You can meet our staff, find out more about our undergraduate degrees, look around our facilities, chat to our current students and generally get a feel for York St John University |
York St John University |
| 20th October 2007 |
'Guildhalls and Secret Passages' - Inaccessible and Hidden York Tour. A unique chance to enter parts of York never normally open to the public, to climb turrets, descend into Roman remains, explore secret passageways, crypts, medieval churches and hidden Georgian interiors. The theme for each tour is different. | 2.15 pm YorkWalk |
| 20th October 2007 |
York Guildhall Orchestra present - Overture: Masquerade - Neilson; Karelia Suite - Sibelius; Trumpet Concert - Arutunian soloist - John Wallace; Romance for Strings - Sibelius; Symphony No.5 - Sibelius | 7.30 pm Central Hall UoY York Guildhall Orchestra |
| 20th October 2007 |
ASIMA - Listen to the evocative sounds of this male vocal ensemble from South India, using ancient sanskrit texts as the basis for the music. They move from recitation to something akin to a modern pop song. Superb voices sing in harmony as well as in the traditional single melodic line of the vedic chants that will sound particularly beautiful in the sympathetic acoustics of the NCEM. The word ASIMA means ‘without boundary’ in Sanskrit and defines the life of Devissaro, the composer of this wonderful music | 7.30 pm The National Centre for Early Music |
| 20th October 2007 |
Hands on History Seminars - The Pride of Chivalry. Arms, armour and illuminated manuscripts from the time of the Hundred Years’ War. Jehan Froissart wrote a lively account of the Hundred Years’ War. These Chronicles were copied and painted in the early 15th century. Their breathtakingly beautiful illustrations provide a precious source of material showing in fine detail how armour was made, arms used and held, and heraldry employed, in combat. New digital photographs will be shown for the first time as well as a chance to see some medieval armour and weapons. This day course will introduce the Royal Armouries’ winter exhibition on the manuscripts. 10.00 am - 4.00 pm |
Royal Armouries Leeds |
| 20th October 2007 |
Taster Tour - Travel in time to take an overview of the history of this World Heritage Site. Meet at the Visitor Centre | 10.30 am Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| 20th October 2007 |
Catterick Races | Catterick Racecourse |
| 20th October 2007 |
Reunion of British Military personnel and members of the Palestine Police who served in Palestine between 1945 and 1948 | Eden Camp Malton |
| 20th October 2007 |
Fountains By Floodlight - from Dusk – 10.00 pm. Enjoy a Saturday night with a difference! Experience the beauty and mystery of Fountains Abbey by floodlight, with a different choir performing each week in the Abbey from 8.00 pm – 9.00 pm, guided tours at 7.00 pm and 7.30 pm, hot seasonal food served from the Abbey kiosk and Gregorian chants floating through the air, it's an atmospheric night to remember. Last admission 9.00 pm, no need to book | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| 20th October 2007 |
Dylan Thomas: Return Journey - Directed by Oscar winning actor Anthony Hopkins, Bob Kingdom takes on the role of the Welsh genius who lived hard and died young in this whistle-down-the-wind tour of Dylan Thomas’ life and work from the bars and cafes of his youth to the American lecture circuit that sucked him dry. The show has toured worldwide and enjoyed sell out seasons in London & New York | Selby Town Hall |
| 20th October 2007 |
Mary Coughlan in Concert
- A welcome return to our favourite Irish diva and chanteuse, Mary
Coughlan is a singer with a passion-filled voice frequently compared to
Billie Holliday. She has worked with the likes of Tom Waits and Elvis
Costello and is now regarded as a national treasure. Moving easily from
blues to jazz to traditional Celtic music and interspersed with witty
introductions Mary makes a profound impact. You cannot fail to be
impressed by this truly great singer who performs from the heart.
Highly recommended! “Coughlan can inhabit other people’s songs so completely as to make you forget anyone else ever sang them!” Financial Times |
8.00 pm Pocklington Arts Centre |
| 20th October 2007 |
The Band Room present - RACHEL HARRINGTON & ZAK BORDEN supported by BEN PARKER Rachel Harrington has been doing things in the wrong order for quite some time. She had extensive radio airplay before performing her first live solo show, and she opened several concerts for Grammy winners and nominees before her debut full-length record was even a glimmer in her eye. Zak Borden is a picker, songwriter and singer of American roots music. He has clocked tens of thousands of road miles in the US and Europe and worked with leading purveyors of traditional and contemporary acoustic music. BEN PARKER - An amazing live performer and great vocalist - good enough to have been invited to help out with the recent 40th Anniversary recreation of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band at Abbey Road Studios, alongside, Kaiser Chiefs, The Magic Numbers, Bryan Adams, Razorlight, Stereophonics, The Fray and Travis, & co |
The Band Room Farndale Kirkbymoorside The Band Room |
| 20/21st October 2007 |
Thomas and Sir Topham
Hatt, the Fat Controller, are visiting the Wensleydale Railway this
year - Join the fun at Leeming Bar Station between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm. If you are arriving by car, please park at Leeming Bar services (at the junction of the A1 and the A684). Our free Park and Ride vintage bus service will operate on these weekends between the car park and the station at Leeming Bar. Look out for our Park and Ride signs. ALL SEATS ARE BOOKABLE. BOOKING IS RECOMMENDED TO ENSURE THAT THERE IS A SEAT FOR YOU ON YOUR CHOSEN TRAIN |
Wensleydale Railway |
| 20/21st October 2007 |
Botanical Illustration Classes with Bridget Gillespie RHS Gold Medallist | Helmsley Walled Garden |
| 20/21st October 2007 |
Junior Birds of Prey
Experience Day - Children can learn how to handle and fly birds of prey
with the help of our experienced tutors. Each child will receive a
souvenir goodie bag and certificate to take home. During this
experience your child will identify different types of birds, learn
about bird habitats, fly an owl or hawk to the glove. The Junior Birds
of Prey Experience Day is especially designed for youngsters, combining
education workshops with fun hands-on activities. Children have the
opportunity to learn more about birds of prey, participate in an owl
pellet dissection study and fly an owl or hawk to the glove. Adults are
encouraged to participate and welcome to take photos of their child
flying the birds. This Junior Experience is suitable for ages 8 – 15
years. 10am – 12.30pm or 1.30pm – 4pm · Children must be accompanied by an adult. · The duration of this Junior Experience will be 2½ hours. · Wear suitable clothing as part of this event is held outdoors and Helmlsey Castle is not heated To book a place please 'phone Customer Services on 0870 3331183 |
Helmsley Castle |
| 20/21st October 2007 |
A Grand Tour of Studley Royal - A free tour taking in the grand design of the Georgian landscape including Deer Park and Water Garden. Meet at the Visitor Centre. 1.30 pm Daily | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| 20-28th October 2007 |
Triumphs and Tragedies - find out more about some of the disasters and heroic deeds that have been part of the history of Britain's railways | National Railway Museum |
| 20-28th October 2007 |
Tudor Trail for Children - Can you find Henry VIII and his six wives and uncover the grisly truth behind the untimely deaths of Anne Boleyn and Kathryn Howard. You'll need to keep your head to complete this trail and get your fun sticker. From 10.00 am | Helmsley Castle |
| 20-28th October 2007 |
Royal Horticultural Society event - A Taste of Autumn - Apple Festival and Pumpkin Day rolled into one…plus much more! A full week of tastings, walks, displays and advice, demonstrations… indeed everything you need to know about enjoying seasonal fruit and veg. Exhibitors selling seasonal produce, plus children’s’ activities. 10.00 am - 4.00 pm | Harlow Carr Garden RHS Harlow Carr |
| 20-28th October 2007 |
School Holiday Fun – Squirrels and Acorns. 11.00 am – 3.00 pm Free trails and drop in self-led activities in Swanley Grange | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens |
| 20-28th October 2007 |
Autumn Glory - Autumn
Glory takes place during the October half term holidays and is a week
of activities celebrating rural crafts and skills. "Autumn - the year's
last loveliest smile" William Cullen Bryant. Event begins 20th October with Sunday 28th October being the Main Event Day - but there will be activities all week! Activities include: Demonstrations and Displays RSPB Talks and Making Bird Feeders Willow weaving Scarecrow Making Scarecrow Trails Story Telling Face painting Guided Seed Gathering Walks in the Grounds Guided Tree Walks Guided Red Kite Walk All this and much more! Sturdy footwear and suitable outdoor clothing are recommended |
Harewood House |
| 21st October 2007 |
York Community Archaeology Project Study Day - Vernacular Building Materials with Peter Goldsborough. The study day programme for 2007-08 is designed to appeal to a wide range of people interested in studying their local historic landscape. Contact the Community Archaeologist, on 01904 663020 | York Archaeology |
| 21st October 2007 |
Guided Walking Tour - Autumn Photography - York Cemetery is a working burial ground. At the same time, it provides opportunities for conservation, education, and informal recreation within a protected environment close to York city centre. Trustees, staff, Friends, and volunteers all work to achieve the right balance between the provision of a community facility and support for the environment. Walk starts at 2.00 pm from The Gatehouse | York Cemetery |
| 21st October 2007 |
Autumn Colours Tour - Join our leisurely stroll through the fantastic autumn displays, a Guided Tour with our expert taking you to all the best bits!! 1.00 pm | Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Bedale |
| 22-26th October 2007 |
Potato Week - A week long celebration of the 'spud'... activities for every one... anything and everything to do with the humble spud! | Ryedale Folk Museum |
| 22-26th October 2007 |
Rural Crafts & 'Hands on History' - Families offer week - discounted entry for only £5.00 | Beck Isle Museum Pickering |
| 22-27th October 2007 |
York Stage Musicals present - Brassed Off Based on the critically acclaimed film, Brassed Off tells how hardship and lost pride are overcome by community spirit, young love and the sheer emotional power of a live brass band! It's the early 90s, the threat of mine closures umbrella the nation. The miners of Grimley Colliery live under a cloud - their pit is under threat and the colliery band is on the verge of breaking up, then comes along Gloria, with flugelhorn in tow. Determined to prove her talent and win her place in the band, she brings fresh enthusiasm to the deflated troops, where anything becomes possible… Touching on major issues - the changing roles of men and women, the tension between community and individual aspirations - with an overwhelming blend of tears and cheers, Brassed Off has already been hailed as a "modern classic". The production will feature live music every night from the highly acclaimed Shepherd Group Brass Band |
7.30 pm Performed at - The Joseph Rowntree Theatre Tickets only from York Theatre Royal |
| 22nd October - 31st December 2007 |
Exhibition - ENGLISH CERAMICS - an exhibition spanning 250 years of ceramics collecting at Rode Hall, Cheshire. One of the most important collections of English ceramics still in private handsand the first time such a signicant part has been loaned for exhibition. All the great Engish manufacturers are represented and include pieces from Derby, Chelea and Maw & Co., superbly catalogue |