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ONGOING EVENTS

SUMMER RE-OPENING, Yorkshire Lavender, Terrington. This summer marks the 21st Anniversary of one of the top award winning tourist attractions in Yorkshire: winner of Yorkshire in Bloom for 10 years running and one of the largest suppliers of lavender in the country.

Visitors to Yorkshire Lavender in Terrington can not only admire the stunning lavender displays, and probably one of the best views in Yorkshire over the Vale of York, they can also browse around the gift shop and have a light lunch or cream tea in the Tea Room. Visit www. yorkshirelavender.com

UNTIL 14th SEPTEMBER

THE GENIUS OF GRINLING GIBBONS, Fairfax House. Marking 350 years since his time working as a journeyman in York, The Genius of Grinling Gibbons is the first exhibition in 20 years to focus on the work of this legendary carver and will explore the life, work and extraordinary genius of one of Britain’s greatest artists, sculptors and craftsmen. Visit www. fairfaxhouse.co.uk

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28th APRIL-12th MAY

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Festival attracts a huge crowd each year. Over 14,000 tulips, comprising over 30 varieties, will be on display, which can be seen formally displayed in tubs throughout the Gardens and in the numerous flower beds throughout the site. Prepare for a cascade of colour and beauty for the spring! Visit www.burnbyhallgardens. com

28th - THE RUM FESTIVAL, The

Barbican. A brand new and original event, shipmates! The Rum Festival will introduce you to over 100 different rums from around the globe, combined with live entertainment, great food and free giveaways. ARR! The Rum Festival’s cocktail team will also be on hand to mix you some of the tastiest rum cocktails on the planet. So weigh ye anchors and set sail for a fun day of Rum-based adventure. Visit www.therumfestival. co.uk THUNDER DAY, Yorkshire Air Museum. Live jet and propeller aircraft engines will be running! Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Yorkshire’s Blackburn Buccaneer, see the seven live aircraft being powered up on site, from WWI bi-planes, to the mighty thunder of the Nimrod and Victor big jets. Visit www.yorkshireairmuseum. org

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1st MAY-18th NOVEMBER

IMPACT: FIRST WORLD WAR LEGACIES, York Army Museum. This new exhibition looks at the impact of WW1 on Yorkshire. Call 01904 461010.

4th - CHEESE & WINE EVENING, The Bar Convent, from 7pm. An evening with wine consultant Geoff Walker, who will be introducing a selection of high quality wines, providing insight into their origins and production methods. Call 01904 643238.

5th-7th & 19th-20th

OPEN DAYS, Holgate Windmill.

Visit the only mill in York to see an exhibition of work by local artists. The shop is open every Saturday, 10am12pm, for stone-ground flour and exclusive mill merchandise and gifts.

Visit www.holgatewindmill.org 5th-7th SCARECROW TRAIL, Dunnington.

Come and find the Heroes as Scarecrows. Trail maps and refreshments (and toilets) available from St Nicholas Church, 10am to 4pm, Saturday and Monday, and 12-4pm on Sunday. Email judithmhewitt@btinternet.com

5th-7th - BEHIND THE SCENES 2018, North York Moors Railway, 9am-5pm. Explore ‘Behind the Scenes’ at one of the most popular heritage railway lines, where you will be able to take a sneaky peek at the areas usually closed. This event will showcase all the work that goes into keeping the wheels turning. Visit www.nymr.co.uk

6th - SPORTS CARS IN THE

PARK, Newby Hall. A really fantastic day out for the whole family, with a great atmosphere. Your ticket includes free entry into Newby Hall’s amazing grounds with its legendary adventure playground……which is not to be missed. Visit www.newbyhall.com CHARITY DOG WALK, The Knavesmire, 10.15am. In aid of the Lord Mayor’s charities, Keep your pet, Hearing dogs for deaf people, and Refugee Action York, take the pooch for a wander. To be opened by the Lord Mayor, Cllr Barbara Boyce, and started by Jonathan Cowap from

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Get growing this May half-term Activities vary daily 1½ miles from Harrogate rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr RHS Registered Charity No. 222879 / SC038262

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11th - BEDERN BOTTEGA WINE

TASTING, Bedern Hall, 7-10pm.

In support of The Bedern Hall Foundation, taste wine and talk with the inimitable Terry Hebert. Pair the wines with foods from The Bedern Board - a generous sharing platter. Visit www.bedernhall.co.uk

12th-13th - AGAINST THE

ODDS – RAF AT WAR WEEKEND, Yorkshire Air Museum. Visit this year’s Against The Odds weekend and experience life at RAF Elvington during World War Two. The re-enactors will explain what life was like there for serving Halifax Bomber air crews as they fought to liberate occupied Europe. Visit www. yorkshireairmuseum.org

13th - ANOTHER FINE MESS!/

SUNRISE: A SONG OF TWO HUMANS, National Centre for Early Music, from 4pm. As part of the Yorkshire Silent Film Festival, enjoy the Laurel and Classic at 4pm, followed by the FW Murnau masterpiece at 6.30pm. Call 01904 658338.

VINTAGE RALLY, Burton Agnes Hall, 11am-5pm. The East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club will be showcasing their stunning collection of classic vehicles, fundraising for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Visit www. burtonagnes.com ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS FAIR, Driffield Showground, 9am-3.30pm.

The ever-popular antiques fair returns once again with plenty more on offer.

Call 01377 254768.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS, York Army Museum, 10.30am-3.30pm.

To celebrate the museum’s birthday, enjoy free admission, family friendly trails, crafts and object-handling. And cake! Call 01904 461010.

13th - SPRING FEST, Brunswick Organic Nursery, 11am-4pm.

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perennials and fruit trees. There also will be handmade crafts and activities in the Crafts workshop, and the Weekend Café is back, too. Call 01904 701869

17th-31st LOVE YOUR LOCAL

MARKET, Shambles Market. Shambles Market. Join the fun of this year’s celebration of York’s market with Minster FM’s Ben Fry. There will also be a New Trader Day on the 22nd, Youth & Makers Market on 27th, and a Family Fun day on the 29th. Visit www.shamblesmarket.com

18th MAY-16th JUNE - OF LIFE &

LAND, Lotte Inch Gallery. The gallery is proud to welcome a solo exhibition

by Yorkshire based photographer Lucy Saggers. Visit www.lotteinch.co.uk

19th-20th - YORKSHIRE GAME

& COUNTRY FAIR, Scampston Hall, Malton. Country sports with loads of have-a-go opportunities, and fine foods and animals – all this and lots more, not just for the country sports enthusiast but all of the family to enjoy throughout the weekend. Visit www. outdoorshows.co.uk/yorkshire-gameand-country-fair

19th - ROYAL WEDDING

GARDEN PARTY, Carlton Towers, from 10.30am. A Great British street party will be held in the grounds of the stately home near Selby. Listen to or watch the couple’s wedding while sipping away your favourite summer drink and watching your kiddos play.

Soak up the live music, feast on the hog roast and other delicious outdoor food. Visit www.carltontowers.co.uk YORK GUILDHALL ORCHESTRA, York Barbican, 7.30pm. The orchestra welcomes violinist Jack Liebeck to join them in a Tchaikovsky concerto. To finish the concert, they will perform Berlioz’s semi-autobiographical programme work, the Symphonie Fantastique. To book, call 0844 8542757.

22nd - THE BARE BONES OF

BURIALS IN ARCHAEOLOGY: A COMMERCIAL ARCHAEOLOGIST’S VIEW, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. The Yorkshire Philosophical Society presents a lecture by David Williams, Archaeological Services, WYAS. Call 01904 656713.

25th-28th - FLOWER FESTIVAL, Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate, 1-6pm. See gorgeous flower arrangements and enjoy a concert each evening at 5pm. The overall theme is ‘in a monastery garden’, as this links to the church’s history as one of the most prominent monasteries in York. Call 07492 067803.

26th MAY - 3rd JUNE - THE

TALES OF BEATRIX POTTER, Castle Howard, 11am, 2 & 5pm.

Venture over to ‘the big house up the road’ and check out Gobbledigook Theatre presenting ‘The Tales of Beatrix Potter,’ a fantastic interactive theatre production for all ages. Beatrix Potter’s animal friends will be taking up residence throughout the House, as part of an indoor trail, and the live characters from the show will be on hand for you to meet in the gardens before each performance. Visit www. castlehoward.co.uk 26th MAY-3rd JUNE - HANSEL AND GRETEL, Mother Shipton’s Cave, Knaresborough, 10am-4.30pm.

Spend the May half term experiencing the magic of Mother Shipton’s Cave with a fair tale, gingerbread-y house theme. Visit www.mothershipton. co.uk

26th MAY-3rd JUNE - GET

SET, GROW! RHS Harlow Carr, Harrogate. See CBBC’s Mr Bloom perform live on stage, and three lucky children will get the chance to meet him in person (Saturday only). Also, kids big and small can take part in a range of activities, like making your own Thumbelina-style rock garden, and learning about bees.

Visit www.rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr

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26th-27th

THE GREAT ANTIQUES & VINTAGE FAIR, Wetherby Racecourse. A brilliant fair, with hundreds of stalls and thousands of items to peruse.

Visit www.jaguarfairs.com

26th-27th MALTON FOOD LOVERS’ FESTIVAL,

Malton. Set across the streets of Malton, this is a celebration of Yorkshire’s finest produce and cooking. Expect heaving stalls, delicious street food, talks, tastings, celebrity chefs, demonstrations, loads of music, and much, much more!

Visit www.visitmalton.com/ food-festival-yorkshire

27th MAY-3rd JUNE - WALK

CYCLE FESTIVAL, across York.

Promenade with the Bard, ride to paint a mural on the Foss Islands Path, indulge in a champagne picnic, sleepily enjoy a dawn chorus ride, cycle and socialise over food with friendly folk.

Visit www.yorkbikebelles.community

28th - DUNCOMBE PARK

COUNTRY FAIR, Duncombe Park, Helmsley. This great day out for the whole family will show off the best of local country pursuits... and fun. See dog racing, a stunt team, classes of animals and plenty of Yorkshire grub.

Visit www.dpcountryfair.co.uk

30th - RITCHIE PARRISH

RITCHIE, National Centre for Early Music, 7.30pm. The folk band’s music, storytelling and high-spirited presence displays a great blend of enthusiasm, ability and personality.

Call 01904 658338.

JUNE 2nd - GLENN MILLER

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filled with fabulous Forties music and wartime chart-toppers, as well as a 75th Anniversary tribute to The Dam Busters. Visit www.yorkbarbican.co.uk

5th - LINGERIE & BEAUTY

EVENING, Marks & Spencer, Parliament Street, 6.30pm. York Breast Friends host a special free evening showcasing post-surgery lingerie. 07516 066599 or email info@yorkbreastfriends.org

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FOREST LIVE 2018, DALBY FOREST. Forest Live is a major live music series, managed by the Forestry Commission. With everything required for a great night out, including good food and drink, the concerts are renowned for their informal and relaxed atmosphere set to a spectacular forest backdrop. Income generated from ticket sales helps to look after the nation’s forests. This year’s headline acts are: ------------------------

PAUL HEATON & JACQUI ABBOTT WITH SPECIAL GUEST BILLY BRAGG - 23RD JUNE GEORGE EZRA - 24TH JUNE. ---------------------------------

For further info/tickets, visit www.forestry.gov.uk/music or call 03000 680400.

9th - MACMILLAN CANCER

‘HOPES & DREAMS’ CHARITY BALL 2018, York Racecourse.

Enjoy a three course dinner with entertainment from a host of acts.

Also take part in a live and silent auction with prizes from private VIP suites, to concerts and rugby offerings, and a Wishing Tree Raffle. Call 01904 07733 833710.

24th - HUBY & SUTTON

AGRICULTURAL SHOW, Sutton Park. A grand day out for the whole

family, with food stalls, entertainment, livestock, horses, and vintage vehicles.

Visit www.hubyandsuttonshow.org.uk

SHAKESPEARE’S ROSE THEATRE, Tower Street. Europe’s first ever pop-up Shakespearean theatre is coming to York!

The replica theatre will host four Shakespeare plays during the summer, in authentic and dramatic surroundings. See Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Richard III. Find out more, and book tickets, at www. shakespearesrosetheatre.com

EVERY DAY - JORVIK VIKING

CENTRE, Coppergate. The world-famous attraction has reopened after a multi-million pound reimagining following the devastating flooding in 2015. Enjoy a new ride experience with the sights, sounds and, of course, smells, of the Viking-Age. There is updated historical interpretation, showcasing the cultural ‘melting pot’ of 10th-century York, and the latest cutting edge technology bringing the Viking period to life. Visit www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk YORKSHIRE’S JURASSIC WORLD, Yorkshire Museum. From the depths of the deepest seas to the ancient coasts and tropical shallows, meet the dinosaurs and sea monsters that once roamed the vast and ever-changing landscapes. Experience each Jurassic world as the colossal creatures and their surroundings are brought to life.

Visit www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk DICK IS BACK, York Dungeon. Dick Turpin, the infamous 18th century highwayman, will return to York in an exciting new show. Visitors will be encouraged to hold on tight to their belongings while they take a seat in the carriage and travel along the York Road, where rumour has it the most notorious York villain has returned.

Visit www.thedungeons.com/york

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Entertaining historical walks taking place every day, as well as specialist tours such as Richard III and Jewish Heritage. Visit www.yorkwalk.co.uk or call 07970 848709.

HIDDEN MINSTER, York Minster, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays, 11am. Take a journey above the roof tops and explore York Minster’s hidden architectural gems of the Mason’s Loft and Chapter House roof. Visit www.yorkminster.org or call 0844 9390011.

25O YEARS OF TERRY’S, York’s Chocolate Story, 10am-6pm. The exhibition showcases a selection of the most interesting of the Terry’s products from opium based throat sweets to some of the most beautiful and decadent chocolate boxes in history. Visit www. yorkschocolatestory.com NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY, Pickering. See 24 miles of Yorkshire’s amazing scenery aboard classic trains and during fun activities.

Visit www.nymr.co.uk WHITE ROSE YORK TOURS, meet at west entrance to York Minster, 11am & 3pm (also 1pm Fri & Sat).

Take a free history tour of the city centre. Call 07792 207679.

REGULAR EVENTS THROUGHOUT EACH WEEK CRAFTING CLASSES, The Viking Loom, Wigginton Lodge. Classes and workshops taking place several times a week, from quilt making to machine embroidery. Call 01904 620587.

EVERY NIGHT GHOST TRAIL OF YORK, West Doors of York Minster, 7.30pm. Dare you cross the centuries and discover York’s spine-chilling history? Visit www. ghosttrail.co.uk or call 01904 633276.

THE GHOST BUS TOURS, Departing from York Railway Station bus stop RE daily at 7.30pm & additional weekend tours. The unique comedy horror show takes you around the darker side of York on board a classic 1960s Routemaster. Call 0844 5678666.

LIVE MUSIC, The Golden Fleece, Pavement. A different band or artist every night. Call 01904 625171.

EVERY WEEKEND

LIVE MUSIC, Acorn Sports and Social Club, Dringhouses. Great live acts playing every weekend. Call 01904 330351.

EVERY MONDAY DANCE NIGHT, Dunnington Sports Club, 7-8.30pm. Ballroom and Latin, with beginners’ classes. Call 07914 941268.

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MALTON FOOD MARKET, Malton.

The best of Yorkshire produce, as well as entertainment and demonstrations.

Visit www.maltonyorkshire.co.uk

LAST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH

MAKERS’ MARKET, Shambles Market, 9am-5pm. Browse unique works from local artists and crafters at the monthly Makers’ Market.

SCARBOROUGH OPEN AIR THEATRE To book visit:

www.scarboroughopenairtheatre.com

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What’s happening at The National Trust in York visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/york BENINGBROUGH HALL GALLERY AND GARDENS Call 01904 472027 MAKE YOUR MARK - EVERY FRIDAY IN MAY, 12 NOON - 5 PM. - Join a new adult learning drop-in session with the art on the walls as inspiration. Use digital drawing techniques to have a go at making your own inspired masterpiece in different artistic styles.

ANNUAL PLANT SALE - 12TH -13TH MAY, 10.30AM - 4PM - Pick up some pots of colour for your own patch of garden; many on sale are propagated from the Beningbrough garden TREASURER’S HOUSE Call 01904 624247 FRANK GREEN’S SPECIAL ‘BY APPOINTMENT’ TOURS - 12TH & 26TH MAY, 11.15AM - 4PM Exclusive, guided tours lasting 45 mins. Join a small group and learn more about Frank Green and his special gift of 14

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GUESSING AND GAMING IN THE GARDEN 26TH MAY-3RD JUNE, 11AM - 4 PM - Play games outdoors and enjoy trails and fun for all the family.

GODDARDS HOUSE AND GARDEN - Call 01904 771930 A DAUGHTER’S VIEW UNTIL 4TH NOVEMBER - New displays and events through the year telling Betty Terry’s story of growing up at Goddards, giving a daughter’s view of the Terry home and man behind the chocolate business and his family.

TENNIS, CLOCK GOLF AND MORE 5TH-7TH MAY, 10.30AM - 5PM - Find out how the Terry family enjoyed a game of clock golf and have a go yourself, then test your skills on the garden tennis court and finish off with a game of croquet.

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Gig Guide 3 MAY KITTY MACFARLANE Black Swan Folk Club 4 MAY HONOURS + SABELLA The Spread Eagle THE MOTHERS Bootham Tavern 5 MAY COMPAGNIA D’ISTRUMENTI National Centre for Early Music THE WATERBOYS York Barbican STEVEN ADAMS & THE FRENCH DROPS The Fulford Arms THE HERBALISER The Crescent 6 MAY HANS THEESSINK & BROOKS WILLIAMS The Crescent

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25 MAY SKELTR The Basement, City Screen SMALL SCREEN Bootham Tavern 26 MAY CATCH A FIRE REGGAE FEST The Spread Eagle SLAM DUNK FESTIVAL ACROSS LEEDS 27 MAY CATCH A FIRE REGGAE FEST VOL. 2 The Spread Eagle 30 MAY RITCHIE PARRISH RITCHIE Black Swan Folk Club 31 MAY THE SHIRES York Barbican SLOTH RACKET The Basement, City Screen

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A WHIRLWIND TOUR THROUGH THE MUSIC OF KANDER & EBB FROM CABARET TO CHICAGO A WHIRLWIND TOUR THROUGH THE MUSIC OF KANDER & EBB FROM CABARET TO CHICAGO A WHIRLWIND TOUR THROUGH THE MUSIC OF KANDER & EBB FROM CABARET TO CHICAGO Directed by Paul Laidlaw

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The 39 Steps 21 June - 23 August

A brilliant, fast-moving spoof with legendary scenes including a chase on the Flying Scotsman and a death-defying (well nearly) finale. ««««“joyous” Sunday Times

Joking Apart 26 July - 4 October

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HALF BREED - (8TH-9TH MAY) Jazmin feels different. She doesn’t want to stay in the village. She doesn’t want to have a baby. She doesn’t want to laugh at racist jokes in the local pub. She’s got to get out. A partly autobiographical dark comedy about finding your voice.

MONOGAMY - (22ND-26TH MAY) Caroline Mortimer, the nation’s favourite TV cook, has it all - a sparkling career, a big house in Highgate, a (golf) loving husband, smart kids and the best kitchen money can buy.

FOOTLOOSE - (3RD-5TH MAY) Big city boy Ren and his mother move from Chicago to the small farming town of Bomont. But is it everything that they hoped for?

How will he cope when he finds out about the ban against dancing, which has always been his passion and getaway? York St. John Musical Production Society.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (23RD-26TH MAY) Meet Tevye, his long suffering wife, and their five daughters who all struggle to make a living in the village of Anatevka. Tevye talks to God - his best friend - when times get tough. Add into the mix Yente, the old matchmaker who insists on finding suitable husbands for his daughters! The fun and famous show is presented by The Bev Jones Music Company.

SUMMER HOLIDAY (29TH MAY-2ND JUNE) In 1963 Cliff Richard took off on a joyous jaunt across Europe in the film Summer Holiday. Now this iconic film is a feel-good stage musical with Don and his fellow London Transport bus mechanics journeying through Paris, the Alps, Italy and then Greece. Along the way they pick up a girl group in a clapped-out Morris Minor and a young American pop star on the run from her domineering mother!

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12TH MAY) provocative, contemporary new Oliver is a young boy who escapes THE WIZARD OF OZ - (27TH Hairdresser Rita has a thirst for drama about the hunger for success the orphanage to discover life is APRIL-5TH MAY) knowledge her husband can’t and fear of failure. Presented by not all that it seems in 19th century understand. Eager to escape the The Technicolor classic that York Theatre Royal and Mercury London. trivial conversations at work, she takes the whole family to the Theatre. enrols on an Open University Emerald City and back again. course. And that’s when she meets Adapted by John Kane for The Frank: frustrated poet, tutor, and Royal Shakespeare Company. borderline alcoholic.

Brought to you by Pick Me Up MACBETH - (24TH-26TH Theatre company - a pioneering MAY) independent theatre company based in York.

Scalby School present one of Shakespeare's greatest works, THE KITE RUNNER - (8THdetailing how one ambitious 12TH MAY) Scottish general killed his king to Based on Khaled Hosseini’s take the throne. international bestselling novel, this is ahaunting tale of friendship which MORGAN & WEST: TIMETRAVELLING MAGICIANS spans cultures and continents.

Afghanistan is a divided country on (30TH MAY) the verge of war and two childhood Time-travelling magicians Morgan & West bring a magical extravaganza friends are about to be torn apart. to a millennium near you! Not Neither Hassan nor Amir can content with their lot as the foresee the terrible incident which nineteenth century’s greatest magic will shatter their lives forever. duo, this prestidigitatory pair present THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG - (14TH-19TH MAY) a conjuring spectacular to the audiences of the modern day.

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