What's On / Local Events in Richmond, North Yorkshire

Amelia and the Industrial Age. A talk on a Yorkshire girl whose life (1829 - 1907) illustrates the progress made in industry and society by women during this period. Members free. Visitors £10. Visit richmondcivicsociety.org

Anonymised to protect the innocent! Find out about how seemingly harmless family history enquiries have led to questions about parentage and dubious medical conditions! Learn to appreciate the miracles expected of researchers on the basis of minimal evidence (my grandfather was short and missing a finger – in one case the only information offered!), and the bizarre, humbling and truly awe-inspiring stories that such research revealed.

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Make a stained glass snowdrop suncatcher with Anne, who has over 30 years experience in the art of stained glass. £60 per person - all materials included.

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Live Ballet at the Station Cinema from the Royal Opera House.

Woolf Works is a collage of themes from Mrs Dalloway, Orlando, The Waves and Woolf's other writings. Created in 2015 for The Royal Ballet, this Olivier-award winning ballet triptych captures the heart of Woolf's uniquely artistic spirit.

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With a course of 3 sessions, local artist Jaci Stroud will introduce you to watercolour inks and her techniques, tips and tricks. £105 per person for the full course (3 sessions over 3 weeks).

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This evening will be the annual meeting followed by a quiz. Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the new venue of Richmond Town Hall. Please contact Pam Myers on 07794 089414 for further information.

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Interested in wildlife of the world? All welcome to a Talk on Birds of Albania and Montenegro by Richard Cowen, Leader of Durham RSPB Group. Local group members £2, non-members £4, inc refreshments

Join us for a two-course lunch at the King's Head Hotel followed by Angus Ashworth of Ryedale Antiques. Visitors welcome. Please book in advance by ringing our Luncheon Secretary on 07936 547 360.

Jonathan Riley will talk about the challenges, and the role that the independent campaigning charity Friends of the Dales can play, in holding to account policy makers and the authorities responsible for the national park and surrounding areas.

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An exhibition of artworks by SCAFFOLD artists responding to Eileen Scott's The Corner of the Garden, showcasing diverse contemporary interpretations alongside prints of the original painting.

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Adam Reah is a photographer whose work celebrates the beauty and resilience of the natural world. Based in the North East of England, Adam's photography is driven by a love of being outdoors.

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The pupils of Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School are proud to present an exhibition of their work showcasing their progression in art and design.

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Follow the trail, uncover fun facts, and see how our feathered and furry neighbours are welcoming the warmer days ahead! Once you've completed the trail, bring it to The Station Shop to claim a prize.

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A talk from Baroness Brenda Hale on 'The Life of a Lady Law Lord'. Visitors welcome. Please contact swale.wi.2024@gmail.com for details.

Coffee morning: Drop in for coffee and cake.

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Part of the Richmondshire Concert season, the Kleio Quartet will play Mendelssohn and Elgar. Tickets are available online or on the door: £22 or £1 for those in full time education.

A tasting of South African wines with Preet Sahota. Visitors £20. New members always welcome. Please email info@nyws.org.uk for further information.

The Skell Valley Project bears witness to the benefits of working with nature, controlling extreme river floods and empowering the local community, to make the valley landscape resilient to future climate change. This vital project showcases the National Trust carefully preserving and safeguarding the longevity for a significant UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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With some of the UK's clearest skies and most breath taking landscapes, the Yorkshire Dales National Park is the ideal place to celebrate the beauty of our universe. This special event at The Green Howards Museum invites you to discover what makes our dark skies so exceptional and learn how to begin your own journey into astronomy.

Our speaker, Mike Evershed, has been an enthusiastic amateur astronomer for more than 50 years. A science graduate with a career spanning computers and finance, Mike now organises the Reeth Informal Astronomy Group, bringing together skywatchers from across the Northern Dales. He has contributed to numerous local astronomy events, including previous Dark Skies Festival and Swaledale Festival activities, and helped collect data that supported the Yorkshire Dal

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A range of 2D and 3D works of art and craft inspired by the moors and coast of Yorkshire by the artists of Brigantia.

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The exhibition is a selection of recent work which looks at the landscapes of the Pennines, Lake District and coastlines of Durham and North Yorkshire, from artist Michael Lumb.

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Friends of St Mary's Church Richmond host a Quiz Night with top quizmaster Dave Tucker. Bar, Raffle etc £10 including light supper. Tickets in advance "Book Stop Market Hall. Info 07974766020