Harker's Farm Walk. Risplith
2.00pm 4.00pm
A farm walk in this beautiful area of parkland. See all aspects of
this varied farm including cattle and conservation. Wellington
boots if at all wet, strong shoes or boots otherwise.
£5.00
Summer Souvenirs
St James Church, Birstwith.
7.30pm
A supper concert by Marika van der Meer (soprano) and
Beryl Pankhurst (piano). A programme for all tastes including
opera, operetta and popular songs by these two well known artistes
with supper intertwined with the music. A great chance to see lower
Nidderdale at its loveliest on a summer's evening.
£10.00 to include supper and a glass of wine. Students
£5.00
Sunday 5th July 2009
The Third Annual Nidderdale High School Horse
Show
Pateley Bridge Showground
9.00am
Featuring showing, jumping and novelty classes, plus attractions
and stalls to entertain all members of the family whether "horsey"
or not.
With ample parking, catering and toilet facilities, we are
raising funds to improve opportunities for the local youth and
community.
For more details/schedule, contact 07751 823424 or visit
www.niddhorseshow.co.uk
FREE
Rambler Bus Walk 1
The 10.10 bus from Harrogate (825) leaves Pateley Bridge at 11.00am
for a 11.20am start at How Stean Gorge.
Walk from How Stean to Middlesmoor to catch the 2.30pm or 4.00pm
bus. Going easy to moderate
FREE (normal bus/concessionary fares apply).
Dacre Banks Fun Day
Dacre and Hartwith Playing Fields, Dacre Banks.
1.00pm
Family Entertainments, including B.B.Q, Live Music, Farmers Market,
Bar, Crafts, Afternoon Teas, Children's Games, 'Bungee Trampoline'
and much more. Up-dates, Tel: Ann 01423 780495.
FREE
Wetherby Silver Band
The Joe Longster Bandstand.
2.00pm 4.00pm
FREE
Tuesday 7th July
Rock Climbing
6.30pm
Come and try your hands, and feet, at scaling the crags under the
instruction of the Bewerley Park Centre staff. Safety equipment
provided. Minimum age 8 years. 2-3 hours
£6.00
Vincent van Gogh The True Story
Pateley Bridge Memorial Hall.
7.30pm
A very welcome return of Professor Anthony Slinn and his highly
entertaining lecture on the life and times of artist Vincent Van
Gogh.
£5.00, Refreshments
Wednesday 8th July
History Walk 1 Scar Village
2.00pm
A guided tour of Scar Village with Jack Haines who was born and
brought up there. 2 hours
£5.00
Caving
6.00pm
New to this year's Festival. Caving with expert Paul Reinsch. Boots
and waterproofs are required. Minimum age 8 years.
£8.00
Summerbridge and Dacre Silver Prize Band
The Joe Longster Bandstand, Pateley Bridge.
7.00pm 9.00pm
FREE
Fur Coat and Magic Knickers by The
MsFits Theatre Company
The Pateley Bridge Memorial Hall.
7.30pm
A brand new comedy drama from award wining actress Fiona Knowles
and playwright Rona Munro.
£8.00
Refreshments
Thursday 9th July
Sailing and Windsurfing
6.30pm
A chance for youngsters (and others) to try their hand at either
dinghy sailing or windsurfing. Organised by Bewerley Park Centre.
Minimum age 8 years and confident in water.
2-3 hours
£6.00
Agincourt - A talk by Juliet
Barker
Pateley Bridge Memorial Hall.
7.30pm
Juliet's compelling account of King Henry V's victory in the famous
battle of 1415.
£7.00
Refreshments
Friday 10th July
Circular Walk around Birstwith
2.00pm
A walk on lesser known footpaths with local landscape gardener
Andrew Durance and Hazel Emslie.
Going moderate.
£3.00
Saturday 11th July
James and James
Joe Longster Bandstand, Pateley Bridge .
2.00pm 4.00pm
A second chance to while away an afternoon listening to these two
accomplished guitarists. FREE
Nidd Chorale
St Chad's Church, Middlesmoor.
7.30pm
A celebration of Purcell, Mendelssohn and Handel. With soloist
Alice Bainbridge and conductor David Darling.
£8.00 Refreshments
Sunday 12th July
Upper Nidderdale WI
Ramsgill Village Hall.
11.00am 4.00pm
Serving refreshments in aid of St Mary's Church, Ramsgill.
Rambler Bus Walk 2
11.05 bus from Harrogate (24). 12.30 bus from Pateley
Bridge (825) to Scar Village. A walk along the Nidderdale Way via
the Dales Edge Path to Lofthouse. Return on the 4.00pm or 5.00pm
bus.
Going: moderate to hard.
Free (normal bus/concessionary fares apply).
Monday 13th July
Gouthwaite Farm: A Dales Farm Walk
6.00pm
We offer a further opportunity to visit John Rayner's superb
Gouthwaite Farm. With stunning views of the reservoir, and so much
to see, we haven't room to list it all. This walk is
unmissable.
Refreshments provided after the walk with donations to Wath
Chapel.
3 hours. 3 "farmer's miles".
£5.00
Tuesday 14th July
Canoeing
6.30pm
Try you hand at paddling a Canadian double canoe or a smaller
kayak. Suitable for beginners. Equipment provided. Instruction by
Bewerley Park staff.
2-3 hours
£6.00
Lead Mine Walk
6.30pm
A unique chance to explore the Gilfield Mine with geologist Shirley
Everett. This walk is almost entirely underground and as such is
not for the claustrophobic. There is some climbing of ladders
involved. Dress is wellingtons and waterproofs.
£10.00 No children under 12 years. Children 14 and under must
be accompanied by a responsible adult. This walk is attended at
your own risk.
Railways of Nidderdale
Middlesmoor Village Hall.
7.30pm
A talk by Chris Henderson on the LNER and the Nidd Vale Light
Railway.
£5.00
Refreshments
Wednesday 15th July
Memorial Restoration in Pateley Bridge
Nidderdale Museum
10.30am 12.00 noon
A talk given by the Friends of Pateley Bridge Cemetery and St
Mary's Churchyard. Speaker; Philip Andrew, Bereavement Officer for
Harrogate.
£5.00
Hanson's Coldstones Quarry
1.15pm
A visit to Hanson's Coldstones Quarry with a guided tour and an
explanation of how it is worked. Strong shoes or boots are
essential and adequate clothing for the weather, which can change
very rapidly. Minimum age is ten years and all children must
be accompanied by an adult.
£5.00 Transport provided by Hanson's.
Lofthouse and Middlesmoor Brass Band
Joe Longster Bandstand, Pateley Bridge
7.00pm 9.00pm
FREE
Jazz Night with the Happy Chappies
Pateley Bridge Memorial Hall.
7.30pm
Music and dancing with this superb Yorkshire jazz band.
£8.00 including Pie and Pea Supper courtesy of Weatherhead
& Son. Bring your own liquid refreshment.
Thursday 16th July
History Walk 2
Weavers, paupers, quarrymen and schools
2.00pm
A walk from The Knott to Blazefield and Wilsill led by Hazel Emslie
with a talk by centagenarian Peggy Garnett-Jones.
£3.00
Prince's Farm Walk
6.00pm
A third appearance of this fascinating walk that includes the farm
and Lime kiln.
£5.00
Lead Mine Walk
6.30pm
Another chance to explore the Gilfield Mine with geologist Shirley
Everett. This walk is almost entirely underground and as such is
not for the claustrophobic. There is some climbing of ladders
involved. Dress is Wellingtons and waterproofs.
£10.00 No children under 12 years. Children 14 and under must
be accompanied by a responsible adult. This walk is attended at
your own risk.
High Ropes Challenge
6.30pm
Come and pit your skill and nerve on this high ropes course.
Instruction by Bewerley Park staff. Safety equipment
provided.
2-3 hours
£6.00
Folk for a Flag
The Pateley Club, Pateley Bridge High Street .
8.00pm
Come and be entertained or join in as we strive to provide the
Royal British Legion with a new flag.
FREE.
Donations very welcome.
Friday 17th July
Dame Joan Bakewell
Pateley Bridge Memorial Hall.
7.30pm
TV presenter, journalist, newsreader, actress, Joan Bakewell has
done it all. From her appearances in Late Night Line Up in 1965 to
her appointment as Dame Commander of the British Empire in 2008,
she has led a fascinating life.
Currently the Government spokeswoman for older people, Dame Joan is
one of this country's most popular presenters.
£15.00 Refreshments.
Saturday 18th July
Morris Dancing
Pateley Bridge High Street.
10.30am
"Cricket on the Hearth" a lively Appalachian team will be dancing
at the bottom of the High Street.
FREE
The Harrogate Brass Band
Joe Longster Bandstand, Pateley Bridge.
2.00pm 4.00pm
FREE
The Kathryn Tickell Band
Pateley Bridge Memorial Hall.
7.30pm
A first visit to the Festival by the acclaimed Northumbrian piper
Kathryn Tickell and her band.
£18.00
Refreshments.
Sunday 19th July
Festival Songs of Praise with Tewitt Youth Band
St Cuthbert's Church, Pateley Bridge.
10.30am
FREE
Rambler Bus Walk 3
10.10am bus from Harrogate (825). Leaves Pateley Bridge at
11.00am.
11.20 start at Stean Village . Walk through Moorhouses, Blayshaw
Gill and Studforth to either Lofthouse or Ramsgill. Return on the
4.00pm bus. Led by Amanda Burton and Hazel Emslie.
Going: Moderate.
FREE. (normal bus/concessionary fares apply).
Tewitt Youth Band
Joe Longster Bandstand, Pateley Bridge.
2.00pm 4.00pm
FREE
