Letters to Charlotte Bronte

www.bronte.info this is a talk with Caeia March who had published a book of the same name "Letters to Charlotte" the venue is Harrogate Library 29th of September 7.30-9pm.
With journal entries, real and fictional letters Caeia charts the intimate relationship between Charlotte Bronte and Ellen Nussey who were lifelong friends. A must for Bronte fans and budding writers. Tickets are £3.50 and ring 0845 0349520.

Harrogate is Blooming Marvelous!

In the Yorkshire in Bloom Harrgate scored a record haul of 11 wins! Harrogate won summer floral and Starbeck won spring floral in an urban community. We would all like to thank the Harrogate in Bloom team for helping pull this victory off and all the people, charities and businesses involved for their support and engagement. Also special mention of Wynnstay House and Murray House who won Spring and Summer B&B cattegories!

Marcus Brigstocke joins Harrogate Operatic!

Harrogate Operatic players are presenting a caberet-style combination of acts from many of the big musicals. This will be called Serenade and will be in the Sun Pavilion from October 17th-22nd with evening performances from 7.30pm There will be songs from Sister Act, hairspray, Elton John and Queen. For tickets please call 01423 819811

New Lights Art in the North at the Mercer Art Gallery

This showcases the work of exceptional but as yet unrecognised young artistic talent in the North of England. The benefit for the artist who wins this coveted prize is financial but also they are nurtured through exhibitions and business mentoring. The showing runs from 24 September 2011-8 January 2012 a the Mercer Art Gallery on Swan road -www.harrogate.gov.uk/museums or for more information on the Valeria Sykes prize and competition take a look at http://www.newlights.org.uk/

Hester Cox Exhibition comes to the Mercer Gallery Harrogate

Hester Cox and Artists Impression. This is an artists response to the Vale of York Viking Hoard. The exhibit runs from 10th September to 15th January 2012 at the Mercer Gallery in Harrogate www.harrogate.gov.uk/museums for more information.

Father Ted at Joe Rigatoni in Harrogate

www.joerigatoni.co.uk are doing a Father Ted evening at the price of £32.50 per person for a 4 course meal and 2 hour entertainment. Phone 01423 500071 and we recommend early booking due to the popular nature of these events. The evening starts at 7.30-10pm. Should you wish to make an evening of it we are only a 5 minute walk from the restaurant at www.smallhotelharrogate.co.uk

Fawlty Towers Event at Joe Rigatoni!

www.joerigaton.com - Evening with 3 course dinner at £29.95 on the 23rd of September starts at 7.30 with a 2 hour show ring 01423 500071 to book this event. The group which is one of the premier Fawlty Towers impersonators in the country were very well received when they visited Harrogate Earlier in the year and due to high demand for tickets I would recommend booking early.