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Past events in February:
Winter Abbey Tours
Sunday 03 February to Sunday 24 February
Sundays only. Join a free tour to discover fascinating facts and stories about the abbey and monks. Normal admission charges apply. Tel 01765 608888 for further information. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon.
Taster Tour
Saturday 09 February
10.30am. As the name suggests enjoy a taste of everything this World Heritage Site has to offer. Meet at the visitor centre. Further information 01765 608888 Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
School Holiday Fun - Birds
Saturday 09 February to Sunday 24 February
11am - 3pm. Free trails and drop in self led activities in Swanley Grange. Further information 01765 608888. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
Wildlife Wander
Sunday 10 February
2pm. A gentle 2 mile walk discovering the wonders of the estate's wildlife. Meet at Swanley Grange. Further information 01765 608888 Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
Storytime!
Saturday 16 February
11am. Stories for children in the visitor centre restaurant. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Further information 01765 608888 Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal
Hornblower Big Band Ball
Saturday 16 February
The Hornblowers Big Band Ball will be held once again by popular demand.
The Date. The evening of Saturday 16th February 2008
Venue. As before, The Spa Hotel, Ripon.
The Band. The 18 members of The Manhattan Sound Big Band and their guest singers, under the direction of Bill Charleson, having enjoyed themselves so much last year are more than pleased to come and entertain us once again.
Format. Full evening dinner, dress will be black tie, tickets limited to 120 to ensure ample room for dancing, and as before there will be a short break in the programme for a fund raising auction, with the proceeds going to the Mayors Appeal fund for St. Michaels Hospice and Ripon Scouts and Guides.
Call My Bluff Wine Tasting Evening at Lockwoods
Wednesday 20 February
In association with Great Northern Wines
Three course dinner and complimentary tasting of six intriguing wines. Your challenge is to guess which of three possible descriptions of each wine is correct. The best wine afficionado at the end of the evening will of course receive resounding applause, and a prize!
Lockwoods CafeBar and Restaurant 83 North Street Ripon HG4 1DP Tel: 01765 607555 www.lockwoodsrestaurant.co.uk
Wild West Evening by Jennyruth Workshops
Saturday 23 February
Jennyruth Workshops is organising a Wild West Evening – Great Ouseburn Village Hall, Saturday 23rd Feb20 08, 7.30pm. Dancing to live ceilidh band with caller, full hot supper and a bottle of wine for best cowgirl / cowboy outfit. Tickets £15, Children and concessions £12 from JRW, phone: 01765 606620”
British Heart Foundation's Fountains Abbey Winter Walk
Sunday 24 February
This 10 mile sponsored winter walk explores Fountains Abbey, the Studley Royal Estate and surrounding winter countryside. Crossing the winter landscape the walk finishes with a stunning approach to this World Heritage site with time to explore at the end of the day.
For more information and to register go to bhf.org.uk/fountains or call 0800 9176976.
Latin and Swing Music Evening at Lockwoods
Wednesday 27 February
Live music from Andy Arratoonian, enjoy Lockwoods great menu with laid back Latin vibes.
Lockwood CafeBar and Restaurant 83 North Street Ripon HG4 1DP Tel: 01765 607555 www.lockwoodsrestaurant.co.uk
Godspell - the musical
Thursday 28 February to Saturday 01 March
Following their 2001 success with 'Joseph & the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat' and their own sequel, 'Let My People Go' in 2004, the young people of Holy Trinity Church Ripon are taking to the stage again with a production of Godspell.
One of the most successful musicals of all-time, Godspell is based on the Gospel of Matthew, re-enacting parables and scenes from the life of Jesus in an emotional and energetic way.
Proceeds will be split equally between the work of the church and Beit Trust Hospital, Blantyre, which offers free orthopaedic surgery in order to change the lives of children in Malawi.
Performances will be at Holy Trinity Church Ripon, starting at 7:30pm. Tickets £7.50/£5.00 concessions.
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