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circuit since 2003. His guitar-based act is particularly unique since he can’t actually play! Tickets are £16, including food. To book your ticket, call 638971
5 MARCH Fashion fair Park Inn Hotel, North Street. 10am – 5pm. Shop at SOUK, a collection of sustainable fashion, independent fashion labels, vintage clothing, designers, artists and jewellers. For details, go to www.souk-fashion-bazaar.blogspot. com
5 AND 6 MARCH The beadwork Fair Pavilions of
Centre for Positive Living’ free taster weekend, the Chiropractic Wellness Practice will be at hand to perform free non-invasive and pain-free nervous system screening scans and the chance to discuss any health issues you have to determine if chiropractic care can help you. Call 351288.
4 MARCH Comedy Night York Racecourse. Doors open 7pm. Quirky comedian Tony Simpson is your host for this evening of top class comedy, featuring two of the country’s fastest rising stars. Steve Harris has been voted Northwest Comedian of the Year; the BBC has described him as ‘Quite simply fantastically funny’, while City Life says he’s ‘A hip hopping, gag spinning bundle of joy.’ Ashley Frieze has been performing on the UK comedy
Harrogate, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate. 11am – 4pm. Ever fancied trying your hand at making your own jewellery? Then head along to the Beadwork Fair this month. You’ll find everything you need to get started, from beads (of course!), to findings and fixings, plus lots of inspiration, information and ideas. Whether you’re an experienced beadworker or a complete beginner, you’ll find plenty to enjoy. So why not come along and find out more about this beautiful craft? Call 01737 841 080 for more information.
7 AND 9 MARCH Pilates taster sessions. Fancy trying Pilates? Louise is offering free taster classes during York International Women’s Week. The sessions will take place on 7th at Fulford Social Hall from 1.45 – 2.45pm, and on 9th at Rufforth Primary school from 6.45 – 7.45pm. To book call 07773 794301 or email louisebowden@fsmail.net.
4 APRIL Annual Celebrity ball York Racecourse. 6.45pm. Meet stars of stage, TV and sport at this fabulous annual event, now in its sixth successful year. Enjoy a sumptuous four course dinner with coffee, charity casino, live band, DJ and auction. It’s all in aid of local charity Georgina Grace Trust, which aims to help existing organisations that work with disabled and special needs children throughout Yorkshire and the Humber. So you’ll be helping a very worthwhile cause as well as enjoying a great night out. Complimentary coach from Scarborough and Malton is also available. Tickets £55 – book online at www.ggt.org.uk or call 780880
Sales&Auctions 19th and 20th February. York Antiques Fair, National Railway Museum. 10am – 5pm. Call 01423 889163 or 0776 5006996 26th and 27th February.Antiques and Collectors Fair, Ripley Village Hall. 9am – 4.30pm. Call 01423 889163 or 0776 5006996
Tennants, The Auction Centre, Leyburn. Tel 01969 623780 2nd February. Books, Maps & Postcards. Starts 12 noon 12th February. Antique & Home Furnishing Sale. Starts 9.30am. Beswick & Border Fine Arts starts 11.30am 19th February. Antique & Home Furnishing Sale. Starts 9.30am. Toys, Models & Collectables starts 11.30am 23rd February. Stamps & Postal History. Starts 12 noon 24th February. Free Valuation Day, Bar Convent. Bring along your antiques, collectables and jewellery and have them valued by the experts at Tennants Auctioneers.
boulton & Cooper Fine Art. Tel 01653 696151 2nd February. General Sale at Central Salerooms, Market Place, Pickering, YO18 7AE. Starts 10.30am 9th February. York Antique Sale at York Auction Centre, Murton, YO19 5GF. Starts 10am. 23rd February. General Sale at Central Salerooms, Market Place, Pickering, YO18 7AE. Starts 10.30am
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