It was during an open day at a lido in Cumbria that composer and playwright Emily Roberts found the inspiration for her latest musical. The premise of All Those On Board suddenly popped into her...
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From lidos to Eurovision: Ripon teacher’s quirky musicals
It was during an open day at a lido in Cumbria that composer and playwright Emily Roberts found the inspiration for her latest musical. The premise of All Those On Board suddenly popped into her head while she was chatting to campaigners of a multi-million pound...
Review: RAOS’s Sister Act is happy, hilarious and vibrant
Lauren Crisp is a book editor, writer and keen follower of arts and culture. Born and raised in Harrogate, Lauren recently moved back to North Yorkshire after a stint in London, where she regularly reviewed theatre – everything from big West End shows to small fringe...
The National Shooting Show is back for 2024 – here’s what you need to know
This story is sponsored by The National Shooting Show. Fieldsports fans are in for a treat if they go along to the Yorkshire Event Centre in Harrogate from May 11-12, 2024 where The National Shooting Show (NSS) is being held. Clay shooting, airgunning, HFT shooting,...
Ripon festival’s extended programme offers a feast for theatre lovers
George Egg's culinary comedy act literally gave a tantalising taste of what's to come at the 2024 Ripon Theatre Festival. Before the performer served up the main course at Ripon Arts Hub, director Katie Scott and her colleagues revealed the full, mouth-watering...
Yorkshire Dales Monopoly edition revealed
There’s nothing quite like a game of Monopoly between friends and family, especially during the holidays. Launched just in time for Easter, the official Monopoly: Yorkshire Dales has been released and highlights iconic places, landmarks and game pieces from God’s own...
Glitter balls, retro cocktails and classic pop: The joy of Harrogate’s daytime disco
‘Party like you used to and still be home for Saturday night TV!’ is the strapline for Disco Dayze, a new monthly daytime clubbing event at Montey’s bar in Harrogate. It’s an enticing prospect for those of us whose days of cocktails and nightclubs have long since...
Harrogate business owner set to appear on The Apprentice
A Harrogate business owner is set to appear on the hit BBC show The Apprentice. North Studio founder Rachel Woolford will battle against 18 candidates to win a life-changing £250,000 investment from Lord Alan Sugar. Ms Woolford will appear in the 18th series when it...
Harrogate clergyman to feature in ‘Rolex killer’ Channel 5 documentary tonight
A Harrogate reverend will feature in a Channel 5 documentary tonight, which re-counts the crimes of the notorious ‘Rolex killer’. Revd David Hoskins, who was a minister at Harrogate Baptist Church on Victoria Avenue at the time, will talk about his encounters with...
Learn ‘How to Think’ with Salon North in September
Three expert speakers will be giving talks on How to Think as part of Harrogate's Berwins Salon North in September. Berwins Salon North is a cabaret-style series of events sponsored by Harrogate-based Berwins Solicitors, which renewed its sponsorship at the beginning...
Ukulele group dedicates a year of performances to supporting Harrogate hospice
A year of more than 40 performances has seen a Harrogate ukulele group raise £4,500 for charity. The group is partnered with Saint Michael’s Hospice, and all donations and performance fees are given to the Harrogate-based charity. The Harrogate Spa Town Ukes was...
Free festival for disabled children returns to Ripon
A family friendly festival is returning to Ripon this month. 'This is Me' festival seeks to provide a fun, family-friendly environment for children and young people with disabilities Organised by Nidderdale and Morton children’s resources centres, the festival has run...
Here we go! Harrogate’s Christmas activities begin tomorrow — here’s your guide
The festive season officially gets underway in Harrogate tomorrow with the return of 'Destination Christmas'. The town will be buzzing with the opening of the ice rink, 32-metre Ferris wheel, the carousel and 50 market stalls, plus more. With so much going on we've...