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Mon 1st - Sun 28 February
Wall to Wall Silent Art Auction
The Station, Richmond North Yorkshire
Times - Daily - 0900 - 2100
Admission - Free
FROM THE WALL OF ONE ART-LOVER TO THE WALL OF ANOTHER
An exhibition and silent auction featuring over one hundred donated pieces of art
Have you ever wondered what sort of pictures other people hang on their walls? During the month of February, you can find out.
The Station, in Richmond, North Yorkshire, is staging an exhibition of donated works of art from private collections for a special show, where you are invited to view these pieces and bid on them, in what promises to be the longest silent art auction to have taken place in living memory.
An impressive collection of work has been assembled from many well-known artists, actors, broadcasters, politicians and musicians. These include contributions from or by, Prince Charles, Damien Hirst, Sam Taylor Wood, Maureen Lipman, MackenzieThorpe, Sir Ben Kingsley, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Joe Cornish, The Bishop of Ripon, Sir Michael Parkinson, Jah Wobble, William Hague and Karl Jenkins, to name but a few.
You can visit The Station to see Wall to Wall in person or you can view the entire show online at www.wall-to-wall-art.com. Final bids for the auction must be received by 5pm on Sunday, 28th February.
Week Beginning Monday 1st Feb, Awards: Saturday 6th Feb
One Act Drama Festival 2010
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
One Act Drama Festival 2010
Adjudicator: Russell Whiteley
Open to all amateur student and adult drama groups, the competition is a preliminary round of the prestigious All England Theatre Festival.
Following the great performances at our 2009 Festival, groups are encouraged to apply now for 2010’s Festival. We guarantee you a fantastic atmosphere, adjudication from a theatre expert and the chance to perform on stage the UK’s oldest working theatre in its original form!
To enter: Phone 01748 823710, email education@georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk or visit the calendar page of our website and download the pack.
Time: 7.30pm
Saturday 6th February
Carducci String Quartet
Venue: Zetland Christian Centre
7.30 p.m.
String Quartets by Beethoven, Haydn and Moeran are played by this marvellous multi-prize winning quartet making their third visit to Richmond. Their imagination, insight and unanimity of musical purpose have earned them an enthusiastic international following. This is quartet playing at its very best - don't miss it!!
Single tickets £10 (£1 full time students) from 01748 822001 or on the door.
This is the fourth in a season of six concerts (Season Ticket only £35)
For further details see website www.richmondshireconcerts.co.uk
Sunday 7th February
Alan Owen's Jazz Quartet
Venue: The Station Platform
From February to November in 2010, on the first Sunday of the month there will be live music on the platform at The Station.
Alan Owen's Jazz Quartet will play from 11am - 1pm on Sunday 7th February
Admission is Free
Sunday 7th February
Blind Boys of Richmond
Venue: The Big Top, Catterick Sunday Market
Blues and Rock 'n' Roll music from a popular local band.
Wednesday 10th February
Fashion Show by Erica Dillon
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
Theatre Fund Raiser
Local models strut the Georgian stage for a Fashion Extravaganza like you have never seen before!
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £8.00 (including Bucks Fizz on arrival)
available from Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office: 01748 825252 or
Erica Dillon's shop, Richmond
Saturday 13 February
An Arresting Night
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
An Arresting Night with Cooper & Walsh
Starring the two police officers 'Cooper & Walsh' from the BBC's 'Last of the Summer Wine' this is a unique improvisational show. One night is never the same because the sketch ideas are derived from the audience!
Original cast members Ken Kitson (PC Cooper) and Louise Emerick (PC Walsh) think on their feet and act out scenarios as the comical Police Officers. Be prepared to take part in this completely unrehearsed show - you have been warned!
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £8, £12, £15
contact Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office 01748 825252

Sun 14 February
ABBA2
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
There are many tribute bands who all claim to be the best. For this band, the most important thing is the sound - followed by resemblance and overall attention to detail.
ABBA2's unique brand of humour brings an extra dimension and sparkle to the show without compromising any of the wonderful ABBA music.
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £10, £12.50, £15, £17
contact Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office 01748 825252
Sunday 14th February
Valentine Special
Venue: The Big Top, Catterick Sunday Market
Come to our Valentine special here at Catterick Sunday market - Speed dating and a singles bar! Meet the love of your life here.
Tuesday 16th - Friday 19th February
Arty/Crafty Workshops
Venue: The Station
Tuesday 16th February
Design & Make a Person
10.00am - 11.30am - 5 - 11 years
Wednesday 17th February
Make a Mobile
1.30pm - 3.00pm - 5 - 7 years
3.30pm - 5.00pm - 8 - 11 years
Thursday 18th February
Design & Make a Greetings Card
10.00am - 11.30pm - 5 - 11 years
Friday 19th February
Paper, Pen, Pencil & Paint Pictures with Nora Yates
9.30am - 11.00am or 11.30am - 1.00pm - 4 - 10 years
All sessions are £3.50 per person and bookings can be made at the Station reception between 9.30am and 5pm.
Book early to avoid disappointment.
These sessions are supported by The Station Community Fund.
Tues 16 - Sat 20 February
Medea
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
Northern Broadsides present Medea by Euripides in a new version written in contemporary language by Tom Paulin.
'Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned'.
Alone; betrayed by a husband she sacrificed everything for, Medea unleashes an horrific vengeance on her enemies, making both assassins and victims of her own children.
Time: 7.30pm with 2.30pm matinee on Sat 20 Feb. Post show discussion Tues 16 Feb
Tickets: £9 - £17.50. School/student groups: £8 with 1 in 10 free. Student Standby: £8 (available 30 mins before start of show Tues - Thurs nights and Sat matinee).
Contact: Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office 01748 825252
Friday 19th February
Evening Lecture - Military Medals, the Highs and Lows of Research
Venue: Green Howards Museum
Lecture by John Sly, Former Editor of Medal News and Ancestor Magazine.
7pm
Tickets cost £3.00 if booked in advance - 01748 826561 - £3.50 on the door.

Fri 26 February
Jellymould Jazz presents Bach Reloaded
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
This is Bach rewired revamped, translated and transfused, compressed and ReLoaded.
Innovative and original compositions inspired by some of Bach's rhythmic and melodic ideas. They have been tweaked, squashed and tampered with, lifted from the confines of tradition and slammed into a jazz fuelled environment; all with due respect and admiration for arguably the most prolific composer that ever lived.
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £5 - £13.50 (£4.50 - £11.50)
Contact: Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office 01748 825252
Saturday 27th February
Richmondshire Orchestra Coffee Morning
Venue: Richmond Town Hall
Take a break from the shopping and visit our coffee morning.
Time - 8-30 am - 12-00 noon
Stalls - cakes, tombola, cd’s, books etc.
Sat 27 February
Holmes and Watson: The Farewell Tour
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
For one night only, theatre favourite Dominic Goodwin returns with this Angus & Ross Theatre Company production.
Join Holmes, Watson, Hudson and Lestrade in an evening of mystery, amazement and reminiscence as they re-enact one of the detective's most baffling unrecorded cases - The Case of the Prime Minister, the Floozie and the Lummock Rock Lighthouse.
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £5 - £13.50
Contact: Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office 01748 825252
Sunday 28th February
My Lost Youth (Emo Rock music)
Venue: The Big Top, Catterick Sunday Market
My Lost Youth are sure to put a smile on your face as they are a young, fresh, popular band.
March
Mon 1st March
Poetry and Pints
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
Join poet Dora Malech for a relaxed evening of poetry in the first floor bar. There's the chance to participate so bring your own poems to share if you wish.
Time: 7.30pm
For further information about upcoming poets check the website at www.georgiantheatre.com
Thur 4th March
Our Country's Good
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
In 1789 the new British colony of Australia is about to witness its first theatre production, The Recruiting Officer. The director has a cast of convicts, only two copies of the play and a leading lady who may be about to be hanged..
Presented by the Georgian Theatre Royal Youth Theatre, adapted by Timberlake Wertenbaker from Thomas Keneally's novel The Playmaker, this play highlights the redemptive power of theatre
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £8, £6
Contact: Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office 01748 825252
Saturday 6th March
Italian Art 1300-1450
Venue: The Station, Richmond
Art lecture, 2-4pm, £10. For more information, contact Dr. Chris Joby at c.r.joby@durham.ac.uk
Saturday 6th March
Adam Walker (flute), Sally Pryce (harp), Reiad Chibah (viola)
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
7.30 p.m.
Adam Walker is a star! He made his Proms debut in 2008 and, at the age of 21, has just been appointed as Principal Flute with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. He appears for us with two other talented young musicians in a programme of music by Bax, Debussy, Takemitsu, Telemann, Piazzolla, and Harald. The programme is all about colour, with the warmth of the viola and the brilliance of the harp woven in with the sensuous tones of the flute.
Single tickets £10 (£1 full time students)from 01748 822001
This is the fifth of a season of six concerts (Season Ticket only £35)
For further details see website at www.richmondshireconcerts.co.uk
Saturday 6th March
Ceilidh
Venue: Gilling West Village Hall
Calling Young and Old to a Ceilidh with The Buckleye Band
In Aid of The Alzheimer's Society and Village Hall Funds
Doors Open: £7.30
Light Supper & Bar
Tickets £8.50 (4 for £30) On the door £9.50
Tickets Available in advance from Gilling West Post Office or Call 01748 825082.
Sunday 7th March
Magical Music for March
Venue: Zetland Centre, Richmond
7.30pm
Soroptimist International - Richmond & Dales are proud to present Magical Music for March [well known arias & much loved songs from the musicals]
Vivienne Bailey - mezzo soprano; Katherine McGuckin - soprano; David Owen-Lewis - Baritone; Nicholas Watts - tenor & Gavin Bailey - pianist - al by kind permission of OPERA NORTH. In aid of the BUTTERWICK CHILDREN'S HOSPICE.
Tickets £10 from 01748-829861; The Wives Kitchen, Finkle St., Richmond; Tourist Information Centres Richmond & Leyburn [from 07.02.10] Grand Raffle, Wine & non alcoholic beverages available.
Wed 10 March
A Drama & Dance Double
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
Richmond School presents an original drama based on Lewis Caroll's 'Alice in Wonderland.
Year 12 dancers showcase Solo Choreography stimulated by a diverse range of existing art and poetry. Year 13 dancers showcase Group Choreography inspired by Gormleys image of Testing a World View.
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £6
Contact: Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office 01748 825252
Sat 13th March
Edward Fox in An Evening with Anthony Trollope
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
One of the UK's best loved actors provides a dramatic insight into the life and works of one of Britain's best loved authors. Fox's intimate one-man show portrays Trollope through extracts from his most famous works interspersed with accounts from his autobiography.
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £10, £15.50, £18, £20
Contact: Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office 01748 825252
Saturday 6th March
The Flemish Primitives
Venue: The Station, Richmond
Art lecture, 7-9pm, £10. For more information, contact Dr. Chris Joby at c.r.joby@durham.ac.uk or phone 07971 268631
13 March 2010
Heather Myles and the Cadillac Cowboys
Venue: Richmondshire Cricket Club
American country and western star plus top local band LITTLE ROCK. Tickets available from the Clubhouse, Hurgill Road, Richmond or call 01748 824573.
Tickets £15 and doors open 7 pm
Fri 19 March
The No. 1 Show
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
Step back in time and relive the golden age of pop with the No.1 50's & 60's Show. Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane and get ready to move your feet during this two hour Live Spectacular, featuring Number Ones from the early chart years.
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £8, £12, £15
Saturday 20th March
Richmondshire Orchestra Concert
Venue: The Zetland Centre
Conductor Tim Jackson
Leader Chris Thompson
• Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor (Nicolai)
• Trumpet Concerto (Hummel)
• Symphony No 5 (Dvorak)
Soloist Alex Lewis – Trumpet
Time 7.30 pm.
Tickets £7 Children are admitted free. Tel: 01969 622665.
Sat 20 March
The Wreckers
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
A chilling tale unfolds: a boat lured onto the rocks by wreckers, a drowned child and a haunted cottage. Revenge has waited one hundred and fifty years and now, finally, the time has come.
The Wreckers is a new play, specifically written fo the cast of four by Tom Needham (Silent Witness, Cold Blood, The Bill and Dalziel & Pascoe)
Time: 7.30pm with post-show discussion
Tickets: £5 - £13.50
Contact: Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office 01748 825252
Thur 25 - Sat 27 March
A Tomb with a View
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
RADS bring a comedy thriller featuring the very sinister Tomb family. In a creepy old library a dusty lawyer reads a will, presided over by the portrait of a grim, mad-eyed old man and his gathered family.
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £5 - £12
Contact: Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office 01748 825252
Friday, 26 March
Curry and Comedy Night
Venue: Richmondshire Cricket Club
Comedians Janice Yorke and Rudi West plus dinner.
Tickets £20 available from the Clubhouse, Hurgill Road Richmond or call 01748 824573
Doors open 7.30 pm
Wed 31 March
A Drama Double Bill
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
Richmond School Creative Arts. Dramatic intensity is guaranteed when these talented actors present their climactic performances for Theatre Studies AS level.
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £6
Contact: Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office 01748 825252
April
Sat 3 April
Northallerton Silver Band
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
Theatre Fund Raiser
Well known for their concerts throughout the region, this is NSB's first performance in the Georgian Theatre Royal
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £3.50 - £10
Contact: Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office 01748 825252
Saturday 3 April
UNBREAKABLE, the Magic of Westlife
Venue: Richmondshire Cricket Club
Top harmony band present their tribute to Westlife plus disco.
Tickets £14 available from the Clubhouse, Hurgill Road Richmond or call 01748 824573.
Doors open 7 pm
Fri 9 April
An Evening with Alan Bennett
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
THIS PERFORMANCE IS SOLD OUT
Wednesday 14th April
BBC Flog It!
Venue: The Market Hall, Market Place, Richmond, DL10 4QL
The Flog It! team and presenter Paul Martin invite you to come and have your antiques and family heirlooms valued for free at The Market Hall, Market Place, Richmond, DL10 4QL.
If you're interested in selling them, our experts will consider putting them into auction and flogging them for you. You could end up on television and with a tidy sum in your pocket.
We've had some great results - like a small cream jug which sold at auction for £1,300 and a ceramic bowl, bought for £4 at a car boot sale, which was sold for £1,500. So if you're wondering how much that clutter in the loft might be worth, now is your chance to find out.
Doors open from 9.30am to 4.30pm.
For any other enquiries about our valuation days, please use the contact details below.
Email: flogit@bbc.co.uk
Phone: 0117 974 7839
Standard geographic charges apply and calls may be included in your telecoms provider's call package. Calls from mobiles may be higher.
Write:
Flog It!
BBC
Whiteladies Road
Bristol
BS8 2LR
Fri 16 and Sat 17 April
Me & Me Dad
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
Hull Truck Theatre bring a story of friendship, fish pie and flick-to-kick football.
Andy Green's dad needs a recipe for toast, so when Andy's Mum dies he does the decent thing and takes a month off work and moves back home with his Dad to teach him how to cook.
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £6 - £16.50
Contact: Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office 01748 825252

Saturday 17 April
Spring Concert
Venue: St Mary's Church
Hiawatha's Wedding Feast
Samual Coleridge-Taylor
In Windsor Forest
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Songs from the Bavarian Highlands
Edward Elgar
Full details later see RCS website or phone 01325 374112
Mon 19 & Tues 20 April
Georgian Theatre Royal Youth Theatre - Circus Olympus
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
Meet the Greek Geeks. Storytellers extraordinaire - passionately devoted to telling the ancient mythic tales, juggling weevils, forcing each other to wear strange costumes and searching for the elusive elephant on a bicycle.
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £6, £8
Contact: Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office 01748 825252
Wed 21 & Thur 22 April
Georgian Theatre Royal Youth Theatre - Hope Springs
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
Hope Springs is a "correctional facility" - the last refuge of desperate parents, unable to control their teenagers. Trapped on an isolated island, the system is designed to break them, reform them as model citizens, return them to their homes and be grateful for the process.
A single shocking event changes Hope Springs forever .....
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £8, £6
Contact: Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office 01748 825252
Fri 23 April
Women Behaving Badly
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
A woman with a secret; a woman with a mission; a woman in search of a pan of soup.
Following the success of 'Sex & Chocolate" and "Fur Coat and Magic Knickers", this is a brand new one woman comedy drama from the award-winning MsFits
Time: £7.30pm
Tickets: £5 - £13.50 (£4.50 - £11.50)
Contact: Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office 01748 825252
Saturday 24th April
Cleveland Chamber Orchestra
conductor: David Greed
Venue: Zetland Christian Centre
7.30 p.m.
Haydn: Symphony No. 65
Bach: Brandendenburg Concerto No.4 (soloist David Greed)
Marcello: Oboe Concerto (soloist Cathy Lowe)
Beethoven: Symphony No.8
The programme reflects the development of the symphony over 100 years from Bach to Beethoven via Haydn.
David Greed is the distinquished leader of the Orchestra of Opera North and Cathy Lowe is oboist in the same orchestra.
This is the last in a season of six concerts (Season Ticket only £35)
Single tickets £10 (£1 full time students).
For further details or to be put on the mailing list for next season see website at www.richmondshireconcerts.co.uk

Tues 27 April
An Evening of Music Making
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
Richmond School Creative Arts present five A level musicians showcasing a range of styles from Classical to Rock, Vocal to Guitar.
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £6
Contact: Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office 01748 825252

Fri 30 April
Mambo Jambo
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
Acoustic roots duo Mambo Jambo serve up hot sounds from around the world, mixing authentic styles from Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa, bluegrass adn Eastern European music with their own compositions.
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £5 - £13.50
Contact: Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office 01748 825252
May
Sat 1 May
Mercury
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
Mercury has come together in an age where technology rules the stage. These five perfomers recapture the sights, sounds and emotions of Queen with skilful instrumentation and perfect harmonies.
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £10, £14, £17
Contact: Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office 01748 825252
Tues 4 - Sat 8 May
Wife Begins at Forty
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
25th Anniversity production starring Vicki Michelle ('Allo 'Allo)
Forty is a rather traumatic age for some people. For Linda Harper, it certainly appears to be, as she starts worrying three years before her fortieth birthday. She is dissatisfied spiritually and physicall with her seventeen-year marriage to the slightly staid George.
Time: 7.30pm with Saturday matinee 2.30pm
Tickets: £9 - £17.50 (concessions on Tues & Weds eve & Sat mat £8 - £15.50)
Contact: Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office 01748 825252
Fri 14 and Sat 15 May
Independentballetwales - Giselle
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
Exploding with youthfulness and athleticism, the company bring to Richmond a breathtaking version of one of the most famous ballets of all time. This passionate and dramatic tale is based on the reworking of Giselle by Marius Petipa with choreographic additions by artistic director Dairus James. Adolphe Adam's stunning score is matched by beautiful costumes and set.
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £6 - £16.50
Contact: Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office 01748 825252
Fri 21 May
Diamond Caberet
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
Theatre Fund Raiser.
Compered by Ruby Diamond and Jono Johnson. Talented artists from the local area have collaborated for a glittering theatre fundraiser.
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets £5 - £13.50 ( £4.50 - £11.50)
Contact: Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office
01748 825252
Sat 22 May
The Knicker Lady
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
Rosemary Hawthorne, The Knicker Lady, makes a welcome return with her hilarious, fascinating and unforgettable one woman show. With its mix of fun and fashion, the show is now in two acts and can promise something for all the family - young and not so young, men and women alike.
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £6 - £16.50 (£5 - £14.50)
Contact: Georgian Theatre Box Office 01748 825252
Monday 24 May
Mayor Making
Venue: Richmond Town Hall
The official ceremony to formally inaugurate the new mayor.
Fri 28 May
Jaleo Flamenco
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
Seville's sensational dance company, Jaleo Flameno, bring an exciting and passionate new production of Andalusian dace, song and guitar.
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £6 - £16.50
Contact: Georgian Theatre Box Office 01748 825252

Sat 29 May
Andrew Brownell
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
A native or Portland, Oregan, pianist Andrew Brownell has played recitals and concerts across North America and Europe.
His debut recital at The Georgian Theatre Royal will include works by Mozart, Clemenit and Prokofiev
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £6 - £16.50
Contact: Georgian Theatre Box Office 01748 825252
Mon 7 June
An Evening of Poetry
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
The Sheriff's Band and Vane Women poets perform on stage.
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £5, £6
Contact: Georgian Theatre Box Office 01748 825252
June
Wednesday 2 - Saturday 5 June
Richmond Operatic Society - Sweeney Todd
Venue: The Georgian Theatre Royal
This spring we creep down old-time Fleet Street for the tale of demon barber Sweeney Todd. Wrongly imprisoned by a corrupt judge, Sweeney returns from transportation vowing revenge for being taken from his wife and daughter. But when others get in his way - and end up dead - his landlady proposes a plan to safely dispose of them *and* make some money. Anyone care for a pie...?
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Hugh Wheeler, adapted by Christopher Bond, originally directed by Harold Prince.
Please note that Sweeney is a dark show, containing adult themes such as murder, cannibalism and attempted suicide. Parents are strongly advised to investigate the show further before allowing their children to see it.
More info about ROS
Sunday 6th June
Richmond Open Gardens
Venue: Gardens Around Richmond
Gardens open 1pm - 6pm
Tickets £4 per person from TIC
Proceeds for local charities
Also on same day Grand Plant Sale at The Station
Sunday 6th June
Grand Plant Sale
Venue: The Station, Richmond
Sale of locally produced plants. A wide variety of perennials, annuals, house and vegetable plants will be available for sale.
Also tickets for Richmond Open Gardens
Free entry. Proceeds of sale to The Station Community Fund
For further information and offers to donate plants contact Mike Heseltine Tel: 01748 823558 or email noguru48 @ gmail.com
Wednesday 9 June
Temple Grounds Walk
Venue: Meet at Yorke Square Car Park
A rare opportunity to visit a hidden gem of Richmond: 37 acres of Heritage Landscape (registered with English Heritage Parks and Gardens) and Site of Importance for Nature Conservation, with three nationally scarce Pennine Dales flower-rich hay meadows. The walk is short, but there is some ascent. With guidance from a garden historian and other experts, we will finish at the top of Newbiggin, Richmond in plenty of time for lunch before the afternoon events. No dogs, please.
Meet at 10.30am
Adult £6 • Child £3
Tickets from Richmond TIC or 01748 880019
A Swaledale Festival event
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Wednesday 9 June
Jacob Heringman - The Art of the Lute
Venue: St Agatha's Church, Easby
Renaissance lute music by John Dowland, Hans Newsidler and Francesco da Milano, in the perfect setting of St Agatha's, played by an international soloist of the highest class who happens to live in Richmond.
3.00pm
Adult £8 • Child £4
Tickets from Richmond TIC or 01748 880019
A Swaledale Festival event
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Wednesday 9 June
The Little Radio - Iain Ballamy (saxophone) and Stian Carstensen (accordion)
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
Guardian critic John Fordham wrote of this innovative and quirkily-humorous jazz-improvising duo: "Ballamy plays with exquisitely tender grace and the imperiously individualistic Carstensen sometimes follows him, but sometimes whirls off into a ghostly, glistening soundscape of his own. Warm and craftily lyrical. Delicious!"
5.00pm
Adult £10 • Child £5
Tickets from the Georgian Box Office, Richmond TIC or 01748 880019
A Swaledale Festival event
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Wednesday 9 June
Northern Sinfonia - Eight Seasons
Venue: St Mary's Church
VIVALDI The Four Seasons
PIAZZOLLA The Four Seasons
We welcome the outstanding Northern Sinfonia once again, this time to play two iconic and contrasting takes on the seasons. Bradley Creswick directs and shares the violin solos with Kyra Humphries. A guaranteed highlight.
8.00pm
Adult £15 • Child £7
Tickets from Richmond TIC or 01748 880019
A Swaledale Festival event
Wednesday, June 30
Garden Competition
Venue: Around Richmond
The garden competition is organised by Richmond Town Council. For entry details please contact the Town Council.
July
Friday 16 July
Allotment Judging
Venue: Around Richmond - allotments
The judging of the town's allotments is organised by Richmond Town Council.
The winning allotments will be presented with prizes at the First Fruits ceremony on Saturday, September 11th.
August
Sat 16 August
Tired of Thinking Too Much?
Venue: The Station, Station Yard, Richmond
Come hear how simple it is to have peace of mind with the Ishaya monks and nuns.
Learn about meditation and how it can help you be more effective and have more fun.
10:00am - Noon (Four 30 minute talks)
Tel:01748 823162
Email:uk@thebrightpath.com
Price: Donations welcomed
September
Saturday 11 September
First Fruits
Venue: Richmond Market Square
11am. The annual ceremony celebrating the successful harvest and dating back to medieval times. Everyone toasts the harvest - and prizes are awarded for the garden and allotment competitions.
October
November
December
January 2011
February 2011
Coffee Mornings - every Thursday and Saturday (occasional Tuesdays) in the Town Hall. 8.30 - 12.00. Entry 60p. Run by and for local charities and organisations - All welcome.
Richmond Markets
Indoor Market - Monday to Saturday in the Market Hall.
Outdoor Market - Saturday in the Market Place.
Farmers Market - Every 3rd Saturday of the Month in the Market Place.
Craft & Collectors Fairs on Sundays from Easter in the Market Hall
More on the Market Hall...
Life drawing and Cartooning classes
Richmond School and SFX
Classes teaching the skills of life drawing and cartooning. The cartoon class aims to produce a local interest graphic magazine.
To enrol call Grace Gilpin on 01748 826268 or just call for a chat about what the classes involve.
Weekly Events
Mondays
Childminders Support Group / drop-in
Term Time Only
Richmond Childminders support group get together for coffee & chat, while children play in a safe well equipped environment, with parties, discos & outings for children & adults organised on a regular basis, all childminders welcome...Ring Dawn 01748 850397 fo details of venue
Richmondshire Time Bank
Coffee 'n' Chat
King's Head Hotel, Richmond. Anyone over 16 living in Richmondshire is welcome to join Richmondshire Time Bank. As a member, you earn one time credit for every hour you spend doing something for someone else. You can then spend your time credits on getting your own needs met.
To find out more come along for coffee and a chat any Monday (except Bank Holidays) between 10.15 and 11.30 am.
Army Cadet Force Parade
Gaza Barracks, Catterick Garrison
Parade 1855hrs main gate.
Contact Sgt A Joy 07971 036 290 after 1800hrs.
1st Richmond Scout Group
Scout Hut, Quaker Lane
For girls and boys aged 6 to 141/2
Scouts (age 101/2 to 141/2)
6.50 - 8.30pm Contact 01748825537
RADS Club Night Richmond Amateur Dramatic Society
Held every 2nd Monday of the month in the Club Rooms, Castle Hill at 7.30pm. All welcome especially new members. More information here
Richmondshire Choral Society rehearsals
Methodist church room, Dundas Street
Rehearses from Sept to Dec for the Christmas concert and from Jan to Apr for its Spring concert. There are NO auditions. You just need to want to sing.
If you would like to join please come along or for more information phone Janet Hall 01325 374112
Unicorn Charity Quiz Night
Unicorn Public House, Richmond
Monday at 9pm (except bank holidays and over Christmas) Over 18's only. £1 a head to enter. All proceeds go to local charities in the Richmond area. Everyone welcome.
Contact us at 01748 823719
Ladies Basketball
Risedale School - Hipswell, Catterick Garrison
Recently formed ladies basketball team is looking for new players of all abilities. We train from 18.00 - 19.00 at Risedale School in Hipswell. Its free so come along and have fun whilst getting fit! Please email Donna for more details: donna_cuthbertson@hotmail.com
Tuesdays
U3A - University of the Third Age Richmond
Monthly meeting with speaker in the Methodist Church Hall, Dundas St, Richmond.
Last Tuesday of the month
9.30 Coffee and chat
10.00 meeting begins.
12.00 Luncheon Club - must be prebooked
Storytime for Under 5s.
Richmond Library 2.15 - 2.45 p.m. Free, all welcome. Info from the Library 01748 823120
Richmond Raiders Handball
Richmond School Gym
Try something new - handball is the fastest growing sport in the UK.
Coaching/training sessions between 6pm and 7.30pm
(for girls & boys aged 12-17yrs)
Details contact: Angela Stirk 07734 247314
Catterick Garrison Martial Arts Club - Duchess of Kent Barracks, Catterick Garrison
Modern and Traditional Martial Arts. Home of Team Shotai Kai
Martial Arts Classes
Little Dragons classes - ages 4-7 5.30 -6.15pm £3
Childrens classes - ages 7-15 6.30 -7.30pm £3
Chief Instructor Mick Nokes 07946 314085
Instructor Irene Bottomley 07900 641306 - Everyone welcome
1st Richmond Cub Scouts
Scout HQ, Quaker Lane
For girls and boys aged 6 to 141/2
Term-time
Cub Scouts aged 8 to 101/2
6.30 to 8.00pm
Contact: 01748 825537
Drop-in Meditation Class
Ryder's Court, Frenchgate
Weekly drop-in meditation class suitable for beginners. Tuesdays 7.30 9.30pm, classes £5.
For more information call Atisha Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 01325 365265
Yoga - Relaxation - Meditation
Station Cottages, near The Station.
Booking Essential: 07792 757 465
Kids Yoga from 430pm £5 each
Adults Yoga from 730pm £8 each
De-Stress, Relax and Unwind with a Unique Blend of Dru Yoga and Meditation.
Wednesdays
NCT Baby and Toddler Group
Richmond Methodist Church Hall
9.45-11.30 term time only
£1.50 per session
All parents and carers with pre-school children welcome.
Tel: 0844 243 6101
Martial Arts Classes
Progressive Martial Arts
Brompton On Swale Sports Hall
Childrens Classes 8 - 14yrs
6.30pm - 7.30pm £3.00
Adults - 7.45pm - 8.45pm £3.50
Richmond Badminton Club
Richmond Badminton Club club nights are held at Marne Barracks from 7pm till 9pm every Wednesday. More info adamswalwell@hotmail.com
Scottish Country Dancing Society
Wednesday evenings
The Colburn Sports Centre, Catterick Road, Colburn
From 7.30 pm till 9.30 pm. Classes commence on 9th September 2009 and will run every week until 9th December 2009. Cost for the Autumn Term will be £31.00 or £2.70 per class. For further information contact Wendy Thomson 01748-811449 or Geoff Robinson 01748-884786
Thursdays
1st Richmond Scout Group
Scout Hut, Quaker Lane
For girls and boys aged 6 to 141/2
Beaver Scouts (age 6 to 8)
6.00 - 7.15pm. Contact Beaver leader 01748 825537
Catterick Garrison Martial Arts Club
Duchess of Kent Barracks, Catterick Garrison
Modern and Traditional Martial Arts. Home of Team Shotai Kai
Martial Arts Classes
Little Dragons classes - ages 4-7 5.30 - 6.15pm £3
Childrens classes - ages 7-15 6.30 -7.30pm £3
Chief Instructor Mick Nokes 07946 314085
Instructor Irene Bottomley 07900 641306
Everyone welcome
Army Cadet Force Parade
Gaza Barracks, Catterick Garrison
Parade 1855hrs main gate.
Contact Sgt A Joy 07971 036 290 after 1800hrs.
Dru Yoga & Meditation
Catholic Church Hall Newbiggin
A flowing yoga class that is suitable for all abilities. 6.30 - 7.45pm
Dru yoga and meditation class 7.45 - 9.00pm, £5 each class or £8 for both
Contact Gillian Howells 01748 825362 day or 825221 evening.
Free Live Music
Unicorn Public House, Richmond
Every Thursday. Over 18's only. Starts 9pm.
Fridays
Tai Chi for beginners
Friday lunchtimes from 12.15 - 1.15pm
Contact Susan Holden on 01748 825732 for further details.
Folk Sing-a-long
The Black Lion, Finkle Street
9.15pm
All welcome
Please bring instruments
Richmond Cycling Club Cycle Rides
Meet outside Calvert's Carpets
Weekly Sunday runs on the road. Meet at 9am outside Calvert's Carpets, Richmond - every week.
All are welcome.
Regular Mountain Bike runs.
See website for details every month Richmond Cycling Club - (off site link)
Other regular events on various days
Richmond Town Football Club
See website (link below)
Junior Football Coaching and FA Chartered Status Development Club
Under 6 to Under 16 Boys, Girls, & Seniors
New players welcome. Contact Alex on 01748 812221
RTFC website (off-site link)
www.richmondtownfc.org
Swaledale Outdoor Club
Outdoor Pursuits in the Yorkshire Dales and further afield.
The Club hold events every weekend including Canoeing, Caving, Climbing, Fell Running, Mountain Biking, Orienteering, Road Cycling, Skiing and Walking. All welcome.
Tel: 01748 822446
Soroptimist International of Richmond and Dales
Meetings on the third Thursday of the month at Richmond Golf Club.
Soroptimist International is an organisation for women in management and the professions. We raise awareness of many women's and children's issues, locally, nationally and internationally; raise funds, and have a lot of fun!
Contact Angela Edwards - 01748 824240 or Judith Clark - 01748 821353. We welcome new members.
The Royal Irish Rangers Association Yorkshire (North East England) Branch
We meet the 1st Saturday of every month at 14.00 at the ARC Hanson Sports and Social Club, Colburn, Catterick Garrison
We welcome Ex Rangers, Faughs, Rifles, Skins and UDR in Catterick and the Richmond area, also further afield. We also welcome any ex Forces, Army, Navy and Air Force or attached personnel REME, Medics, AGC and RLC, or anyone who has served with the Royal Irish Rangers.
Contact Tom Ripley - 01748 835800
tom@hripley.freeserve.co.uk
Latin Music Night
Louis Bar, Catterick Garrison
Monthly event - First Tuesday.
This is for people who love the latin rhythms. Come along and have a drink, chat to friends, salsa, cha cha, bachata, tango or just smooch the night away.
Free admission. 7.30pm
More information ring Loll
01748 833214