What's On
Keep up to date with the events that are happening throughout the year in Ripon and the surrounding area. We welcome you to add your own event to the Ripon Internet diary.
North Yorkshire Open Studios 2015
Find out what happens behind the scenes when over 100 North Yorkshire artists, including painters, potters, silversmiths and sculptors, open up their studios this June. The event brings together artists working in many different styles and materials, all keen to reveal the imagination and hard graft behind each piece of art.
Studios open across North Yorkshire, including Mickley, Markington and Pateley Bridge, on 6th - 7th June and 13th - 14th June, from 10.30am to 5.30pm.
Visit www.nyos.org.uk for more info or pick up a free event guide from tourist information centres.
Get Set for Volunteering FREE 6 week course
Would you like to get involved in volunteering but don’t know where to start?
Perhaps your confidence has taken a knock or you feel you need a little support to get up and running? Harrogate and Ripon’s Volunteer Centre is running a FREE short course to help you get started.
Who is it for? Anyone interested in volunteering but would to know more about what’s involved and the types of roles in the area. We particularly welcome people with physical disabilities or sensory impairments, both of which are underrepresented in volunteering.
What does it cover? This short six week course helps you to identify your skills, experience, and interests and explores what volunteering opportunities are available locally based on your needs. We take you through the basics on how to apply, training and support and you get to ask questions and find out more before deciding whether you wish to volunteer.
When is it? Our small, friendly group will meet once a week between 1.00-3.00pm from 11th June to 16th July at Harrogate Community House. How do I book my FREE place? Either phone Carol Gaiger in the Volunteer Centre on 01423 509004 or email her at volunteer@harcvs.org.uk. You can also book online at www.getsetjune2015.eventbrite.com/?aff=riponevent
Lobster and Steak festival
Celebrating all that is great about native lobster and the best Yorkshire dry aged steaks that you can’t resist. See our great lobster and steak menu here. http://goo.gl/agQRIy The warmer waters of late spring herald the beginning of the lobster season. We have fantastic native lobsters all around the UK. Imported lobsters have an inferior flavour to our natives without that beautiful meaty sweetness that you should expect. We are proud to use the best scottish lobsters.
Our fantastic link up with Farmison the online butcher means that our steaks are all fantastic quality. Sourced from Yorkshire and dry aged in the traditional method for 32 days
The lobster and steak festival runs for 10 days from the 17th till the 27th June so there is plenty of opportunity to book a table.
The special menu runs along side our a la carte and offers three starters and three main courses of lobster and steak including our famous surf ‘n’ turf combo. Choose just a starter or a main and if you fancy a fantastic dessert you have to try our Yorkshire strawberries.
Lockwoods Restaurant Lobster and Steak festival
Celebrating all that is great about native lobster and the best Yorkshire dry aged steaks that you can’t resist. See our great lobster and steak menu here. http://goo.gl/agQRIy The warmer waters of late spring herald the beginning of the lobster season. We have fantastic native lobsters all around the UK. Imported lobsters have an inferior flavour to our natives without that beautiful meaty sweetness that you should expect. We are proud to use the best scottish lobsters.
Our fantastic link up with Farmison the online butcher means that our steaks are all fantastic quality. Sourced from Yorkshire and dry aged in the traditional method for 32 days
The lobster and steak festival runs for 10 days from the 17th till the 27th June so there is plenty of opportunity to book a table.
The special menu runs along side our a la carte and offers three starters and three main courses of lobster and steak including our famous surf ‘n’ turf combo. Choose just a starter or a main and if you fancy a fantastic dessert you have to try our Yorkshire strawberries.
Lockwoods restaurant - Fathers Day
Treat the man of the house to a special brunch or lunch on Father’s Day! Post a picture on our Facebook page of your Dad during the week prior and he’ll get a free pint of beer with his meal!
We will have lots of lovely starters and dessert on our special boards as well as our Sunday brunch/lunch menu. Serving from 10am till 3pm.
From 10am till noon we will be serving our Sunday brunch menu featuring a full Yorkshire breakfast and eggs Benedict. Maybe try a glass of fizz or one of our spicy bloody mary cocktails.
Then from noon we will continue serving our brunch and lunch menu including our brilliant Yorkshire beef sunday roast.
If you fancy going the whole hog and enjoying a starter or perhaps a dessert we will have plenty of specials on the board. You can see these here.
Call 01765 607555 or reserve a table online. We look forward to seeing you then.
Lightwater Valley Country Festival
FoodDrinksShowsMusicFunFarmingExhibitionsAnimalsStalls*Crafts
Food and Drink Festival - Showcasing local producers and a host of fantastic fare.
Music Main Stage - Foot-tapping music, including a range of local talent.
Sheep Show - Enjoy live sheep shearing demonstrations and the amazing Sheep Catwalk Show.
Country Crafts - A fascinating look at skills and country crafts from the past.
Vintage Village - Classic entertainment from a bygone age. Swing dancing, Vintage tea tent and a Thrift Shop market place.
Lightwater Kids - Farming fun for all the family with lots to do, see and make.
Tickets: £8.00 per adult £4.00 per child
Beulah Yoga & Movement Festival
After such a successful first year, Beulah is returning in 2015 with even more awesomeness!!
Beulah Festival is a conscious and creative celebration of life. We aim to cater for those seeking spiritual sustenance, who want to celebrate with like-minded people. Beulah is not just a festival, it's a family. You are very welcome to join us from Friday 26th June (4pm) until Monday 29th (12pm) at Lime Tree Farm. Lime Tree Farm in Grewelthorpe is a beautiful place that empowers a strong sense of 'connectedness' to something great: A gathering place for kindred souls!
We will be offering a full programme of workshops and entertainment, including yoga, meditation, movement, dance, kids workshops, live music, healing, big camp fire, beautiful surroundings to explore... More info can be found at www.beulahmovementfest.co.uk.
The Festival is alcohol and drug free. We ask you to please respect this as we believe that a healthy conscious attitude helps to create good vibes!
All profits from this year's festival will go to Lime Tree Farm who are raising money for an indoor classroom to run their environmental education activities from.
Tickets are £20 (kids); £50/40 (Sat/Sun); £50 (working); £80 (full weekend). Available from http://beulahfest.bpt.me
Mad Hatters Garden Fete
Fun for the whole family! Be entertained by Punch & Judy and local musicians, enjoy garden games including flamingo croquet, try your hand at the coconut shy or puppet making, put your parent in the stocks! Plus pop up Mad Hatters café serving cakes and drinks and fancy dress competition. Includes free entry to Victorian Workhouse Museum and kitchen garden…
11.30am – 3pm Free Entry (to Fete, Workhouse Museum & Garden)
The Workhouse Museum, Allhallowgate, Ripon HG4 1LE More info from www.riponmuseums.co.uk, info@riponmuseums.co.uk tel 01765 690799
Suitable for all ages, family event
Lightwater Valley Theme Park opens for the 2015 season
Our theme park re-opens for the 2015 season, and with mini, mega and ultimate adventures there is something for everyone. We’re also home to the UK’s largest Angry Bird Activity Park, with over 30,000 square feet of interactive and imaginative play. Gates open at 10am, rides and attractions open at 10.30am. Please check our website before you visit as opening and closing dates and times do vary. Book online for great discounts on tickets. www.lightwatervalley.co.uk
Get Set for Volunteering FREE six week course
Would you like to get involved in volunteering but don’t know where to start?
Perhaps your confidence has taken a knock or you feel you need a little support to get up and running? Harrogate and Ripon’s Volunteer Centre is running a FREE short course to help you get started.
Who is it for? Anyone interested in volunteering but would to know more about what’s involved and the types of roles in the area. We particularly welcome people with physical disabilities or sensory impairments, both of which are underrepresented in volunteering.
What does it cover? This short six week course helps you to identify your skills, experience, and interests and explores what volunteering opportunities are available locally based on your needs. We take you through the basics on how to apply, training and support and you get to ask questions and find out more before deciding whether you wish to volunteer.
When is it? Our small, friendly group will meet once a week between 1.00-3.00pm from 23rd April to 4th June at Harrogate Community House (there will be a 1 week break for May half term holiday).
How do I book my FREE place? Either phone Carol Gaiger in the Volunteer Centre on 01423 509004 or email her at volunteer@harcvs.org.uk. You can also book online at http://get-set-volunteer-april2015.eventbrite.com/?aff=riponevent
Address: Harrogate and Ripon Volunteer Centre, Community House, 46-50 East Parade, Harrogate, HG1 5RR Website: http://www.harvolunteercentres.org.uk/
Jurassic Adventure Golf
Our new Jurassic Adventure Golf course is scheduled to open at May Half Term 2015. New for 2015 - join us for the ultimate golfing adventure at Lightwater Valley*. Dinosaurs and man, two species separated by sixty-five million years of evolution, have suddenly been thrown back into the mix together. Fierce Raptors, giant Triceratops and the mighty T-Rex all roam this hostile section of the theme park and golfing with dinosaurs has never been so much fun. With just a club and a small white ball for protection, swap your birdies for Pterodactyls and rise to the challenge of making Jurassic pars as you navigate your way through 18 holes of dense North Yorkshire undergrowth and water hazards inhabited by terrifying predators (the dinosaurs, not your playing partners). Whether you happen to be an expert golfer or have never held a putter before, try not to be distracted by the Stegosaurus in the crowd as months of gloating could be yours by sinking that winning putt on the 18th green. *An additional charge applies to play our new Jurassic Adventure Golf Course. This activity is not included with your theme park admission ticket. Lightwater Valley Theme Park, North Stainley, Ripon, North Yorkshire. HG4 3HT. W: www.lightwatervalley.co.uk T: 01765 635321 E: leisure@lightwatervalley.co.uk