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Human Planet Live 3rd April 2012 Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Human Planet Live will take audiences on a journey that explores our planet and the awe-inspiring relationship between human beings and nature, presenting a stunning portrait of how humankind and nature exist together in symbiosis. The live show has been designed to create an unforgettable family experience, as well as appeal to fans of great orchestral music.
RNLI Whitby Welly Walk - Saturday 21 April 2012 The RNLI Welly Walk is designed to appeal to a wide audience of supporters, and will take place on Saturday 21 April 2012. This challenging 21 mile walk from Scarborough to Whitby takes in Yorks' stunning coastline. It will cost £20.00 to enter and all walkers will receive an RNLI Tshirt. All participants will also be asked to raise a minimum of £42 per individual or family group, which equates to the cost of a price of yellow wellies for one of our crew members. Register online at www.rnli.org.uk/wellywalk , email Chloe_Mould@rnli.org.uk, or call 0161 787 8779 for more details.
RNLI Whitby Cycle - Saturday 21 April 2012 The RNLI Cycle is designed to appeal to a wide audience of supporters, and will take place on Saturday 21 April 2012. We have planned 2 distances to suit all tastes; 20 miles and 40 miles. Both routes take in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside. It will cost £16.00 to enter the 20 mile route and £18.00 to enter the 40 mile route. Entries include a free RNLI Tshirt to cycle in and all participants will also be asked to raise a minimum of £100 in sponsorship. Register online at www.rnli.org.uk/cycle , email Chloe_Mould@rnli.org.uk, or call 0161 787 8779 for more details.
Harrogate Flower Show 26 - 29 April 2012 Harrogate Spring Flower Show takes place 26 - 29 April 2012. The Harrogate Flower Shows are organised by the North of England Horticultural Society. All profits from the shows are returned to the charity and used to promote gardening and horticulture in the North of England.
Malton Food Lovers Festival 19 -20 May 2012. The Festival aims to showcase the very best produce from the surrounding countryside with 100 varied producers offering visitors the chance to taste and buy the best that Yorkshire has to offer. As well as the producers, two separate theatres hosted a series of cookery demonstrations by award-winning cooks including ‘Celebrity Chef’ Rosemary Shrager and famous food writer Tom Parker Bowles.
Beverley Festival 15th - 17th June 2012 We are very pleased to announce that Ian McMillan & Luke Carver Goss will be performing at Beverley 2012. Flipchart & Squeezebox is the creative partnership of Barnsley poet, broadcaster & comedian Ian McMillan and composer & accordionist Luke Carver Goss. Join the youngsters and get a fresh look at what the music scene has to offer. The musicians will also be leading workshops over the weekend and will be appearing in a special Area 2 Showcase performance on the main stage.
The Grassington Festival 15 - 30 June 2012 Expect the usual combination of world-class international performers, community and family events - and much, much more! The 2012 Festival programme is now being put in place - and full details of the Festival will be available here later this year. The dates for next year are Friday 15th June to Saturday 30th June, do put them in your diary now!
Harrogate Autumn Flower Show: 14-16 September 2012 Harrogate Autumn Flower Show takes place 14 - 16 September. The Harrogate Flower Shows are organised by the North of England Horticultural Society. All profits from the shows are returned to the charity and used to promote gardening and horticulture in the North of England.
Harrogate Spring Flower Show: 25-28 April 2013 Harrogate Spring Flower Show takes place 25-28 April 2013. The Harrogate Flower Shows are organised by the North of England Horticultural Society. All profits from the shows are returned to the charity and used to promote gardening and horticulture in the North of England.
Limetree Festival 24th - 26th August 2012 Limetree Farm, Hutts Lane, Grewelthorpe, North Yorkshire, HG4 3DA. Limetree Festival 24th - 26th August 2012 Limetree Farm, Hutts Lane, Grewelthorpe, North Yorkshire, HG4 3DA. Limetree is a Leeds based team whom are passionate about what the local music scene has to offer that they have put on a 3 day festival in Yorkshire, held over the August Bank Holiday weekend and widely known as Limetree Festival.
The Deep Aquarium Tickets The Deep is an award winning family attraction home to 40 sharks, over 3,500 fish and a plethora of sea creatures. Using hands-on interactive audiovisual presentations and living exhibits, The Deep tells the story of the worlds' oceans from the beginning of time through to the present day. Each afternoon you can make your way to the enormous deep pool to watch the divers feed the sharks and rays by hand. Great family entertainment!
Diggerland tickets - Durham Forget all about cars - now you can drive a JCB. Diggerland, home of JCB driving fun, is your venue for a ninety minute session getting to grips with a top spec JCB 3CX backhoe loader. You'll learn how to drive and how to dig aboard a genuine 8.5 ton dirt shifter, as well as having the rest of your day to enjoy Diggerland's range of rides and drives. All other vehicles will feel puny after a session of oversized fun aboard one of these beasts!
Scarborough Sea Life Explore freshwater rivers and streams, the rugged UK coastline, the shallows and the dark depths of the North Sea and the crystal clear warm waters of the Barrier Reef. At every step there are different amazing creatures to find, to watch and to learn about. Discover the truth about the much-misunderstood shark; the plight of the endangered sea turtle; the remarkable lives of seahorses and countless more surprising facts about these and other incredible creatures.
Birds of Prey Day in North Yorkshire The centre will supply top level teaching by an experienced instructor to ensure you get the most from your experience, you will be taught about the history of falconry and have the opportunity to ask any questions concerning birds of prey. You will take the birds into the woods and fields close by to the school where you will be flying them under expert supervision, by the end of the day you will be flying birds from your glove to a tree and back!
Scuba Diving Experience in County Durham At a PADI 5-star Instructor Development Centre, take advantage of this course for the complete beginner wanting to discover scuba. You'll receive unparalleled expertise from friendly, experienced instructors with a wealth of knowledge, eager to make your experience with them a great one. Small numbers and state of the art equipment make courses both safe and fun - the emphasis on enjoyment is key to this fantastic introduction to scuba!
30 Minute Microlight Flight in North Yorkshire See the beauty of the North Yorkshire countryside as you fly 2000ft up between the clouds. You will be taught the basics of controlling the aircraft when you are offered the chance to take the controls of the microlight. With a professional pilot with hundreds of hours flight experience by your side, you are in safe hands and sure to not only have the flight of a lifetime but will also learn about these awesome little machines in the process.
The Deep The Deep is an award winning family attraction home to 40 sharks, over 3,500 fish and a plethora of sea creatures. Using hands-on interactive audiovisual presentations and living exhibits, The Deep tells the story of the worlds' oceans from the beginning of time through to the present day. Each afternoon you can make your way to the enormous deep pool to watch the divers feed the sharks and rays by hand. Great family entertainment!
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