Knaresborough Bed Race 2012 9th of June

This year the bed race theme is the Olympics with the Beds arriving in the castle grounds for dressing ready for the start of the race which starts at 3pm after the competition for the judging of best float.

This is a fabulous day out for all the family with a party festival atmosphere. There is also a Fete, amusement park, ice-cream, food and displays.

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Grand Summer Sale Ripley Castle 14-17th June

Every Summer Ripley Castle hosts a fabulous summer fair with exhibitors such as

Kool-Kids who are the people behind The Gruffalo lines of merchandise
Gabriella Lane - designer, jeweller and silversmith
Leather Genie - The specialist product for leather care

and over 100 other stands and stalls - tickets are £5 if you buy them in advance and £9 on the day so get ordering -

http://www.ukgrandsales.co.uk/Summer-Grand-Sale-Ripley-Castle.aspx?id=37&Year=2012#exhib

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Harrogate International Summer Festival

This year sees the 47th return of the summer festival to Harrogate. In a time when funding for the arts is scarce Harrogate's arts program has gone from strength to strength based on its local sponsors and exciting line up of events and performers.

In a change from previous years groups of 5 of more tickets will receive 10% discount so its worth getting together with friends to save money.
Complete Program for the Summer Festival

The festival covers a wide range of activities such as music, discussions with authors, children's events, big screen comes back to Montpellier hill showing a selection of films, the world's smallest film festival at Rudding Park, Sitting Room Comedy Club best of year one and Edinburgh Fringe and plays such as Julius Caesar at Harlow Carr.



Also The Harrogate International Summer Festival overlaps with the Harrogate Theakstons Old Peculiar Crime Writing Festival which covers interviews with authors as well as budding writers workshops and an assortment of other events.

Complete Program for the Crime Festival

http://harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/

Made in Yorkshire!

This is a new web site for crafts people who work within the Yorkshire region, each crafts person has been assessed for authenticity and quality with a made in Yorkshire quality stamp.
www.madeinYorkshire.org.uk

There will also be a number of events where you can see and buy quality Yorkshire products.

19th May - Otley Show
14th-17th June - Patchings Festival
10th-12th July - The Great Yorkshire Show
18th July - Driffield Show
8th August - Thornton Le Dale Show
16th-19th August - Southport Flower Show
23rd-26th August - York Summer Event
28th August - Kiknsey Show
8th September - Driffield Food Festival
15th-16th September - Wild About Wood Festival
14th-16th September - Harrogate Autumn Flower Show
26th-29th October - York October Event
8th - 11th November - Crafts for Christmas
29th-5th December - St Nicholas Fair - York
6th-12th December - York Early Christmas Show
13-16th December - York Christmas Show
17th-23 December - York Late Christmas Show

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Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival.

The final line up is now available for the 2012 festival is now available from http://www.harrogateinternationalfestivals.co.uk/crime/events/

The dates are 19-22 July and the main events are located within the Swan Hotel on Swan Road. For those who don't know much about the history of Harrogate this is where the Queen of crime writing Agatha Christie disappeared until she was recognised by one of the waiting staff.
The festival marks its 10th year with appearances from Ian Rankin, Jo Nesbo, Harlan Coben, Peter Robinson and Peter James to name but a few. The festival however is not just about authors but about aspiring authors as well with writing classes and workshops.
Tickets can be bought online through the web site or through the Box Office on 01423 502116.
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Issy Lane!

Just found out about this amazing Yorkshire firm. www.issylane.com they produce wool in an ethical way ie the sheep are never put down if they are healthy and are free to roam eating grass and getting stuck in hedges as they see fit. Issy Lane is branching out this year into milk and eggs where the money made from sales of these items will be put aside to fund the animals & birds retirements. The Issy Lane branch that looks after wool and sheep uses approximately 50 hand knitters in Yorkshire who make the items to order therefore supporting the local economy and keeping alive this traditional craft going back to the times where wool was sent out to the locals for spinning.  Issy Lane has also moved onto the highstreet with a partnership with Top Shop to sell their super lush coats so you can have a feel before you buy. Their other items are available through their web site above.
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Sugar Therapy Classes for 2012!

The Master Class guide for 2012 ring on 01423 563676 to book.
Cup cake decorating master classes are held on the last Sunday of each month and cost £35 per person and includes 6 cupcakes to decorate and take home.
1/2 day master classes £95 per person which includes take home desserts and recipe booklet which are held on Mondays.
Full day master class £180 which includes Take Home Desserts, Recipe Booklet, lunch and refreshments and are held on Mondays.
www.sugartherapy.co.uk
The Camberley does a 10% discount for people attending the Sugar Therapy classes when booked directly and we are the nearest place to the school.
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