Delays to the renovation of the 1930s building, which has been closed throughout covid, mean it is now scheduled to re-open in spring instead of autumn.
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Pateley Playhouse re-opening delayed until spring
The scheduled autumn reopening of Pateley Playhouse has been delayed until next spring. The theatre, in Pateley Bridge, has been undergoing major renovations, including work to the downstairs and foyer area and to install a lift. But work has paused while Pateley...
The Lark Ascending to provide soaring return for Ripon orchestra
After more than 18 months away, St Cecilia Orchestra will perform at Ripon Cathedral next month. Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending is included in the programme.
Stray Jewels with Susan Rumfitt: Gold Rush
After the haul of gold medals won by Team GB athletes at this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games, antique jewellery expert Susan Rumfitt explores the importance of gold in Victorian jewellery.
Starbeck artist goes viral… at the age of four!
Clive Leeming, who started reception at Starbeck Primary Academy this week, became a sensation in a national Facebook group after his mum Elena shared his abstract painting.
Ripon Curzon cinema to reopen this month with James Bond film
The long silence surrounding the cinema’s future sparked fears its days were numbered but it will return to life with a screening of the aptly-named No Time To Die on September 30.
Ripon Arts Hub re-opens with first performances
The premises on Allhallowgate, owned by Ripon Amateur Operatic Society were refurbished during lockdown, thanks to fundraising by volunteers and a £54,339 grant from the government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund.
Free Heritage Open Days events to explore district’s hidden history
About 30 venues in the Harrogate district are taking part in the UK-wide celebration of history and heritage, including the private chapel at Rudding Park and Knaresborough castle keep while Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal will open its doors for free.
Ed Miliband and Kate Vigurs heading to Harrogate for literary festival
They are among those due to appear at Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival live event, which is being held at Harrogate’s Crown Hotel from October 21 until October 24.
Rich history of Ripon church opened to visitors
St Wilfrid’s Catholic church is holding four heritage open days after a £500,000 restoration. Joseph Hansom was the architect of the grade II* listed building and Edward Pugin designed the reredos.
Why are Harrogate’s historic monuments neglected?
Harrogate historian Malcolm Neesam bemoans the state of Harrogate’s historic monuments. He asks why, at a time when the town is trying to promote tourism, do the authorities neglect such treasures?
Ripon’s Curzon cinema finally looks set to reopen
Film lovers in Ripon have been without the Curzon Cinema for 18 months but the company is finally recruiting and says it will re-open.
Harrogate Film Society’s 66th season set to begin
The South Korean film Parasite will be the first of 15 critically acclaimed and diverse films screened at the Odeon. The society shows from around the world, many of which are rarely shown in the UK.