A popular pottery workshop in Knaresborough is moving to a larger studio in what is fast becoming the town's thriving art hub. Northernline Arts is relocating from its current home on platform 2 at...
Pottery workshop moves to larger Knaresborough premises
A popular pottery workshop in Knaresborough is moving to a larger studio in what is fast becoming the town's thriving art hub. Northernline Arts is relocating from its current home on platform 2 at Knaresborough railway station to new premises on Kirkgate. Run by...
Holi to bring a taste of Indian culture to Ripon Library
Sarita McDermott and her talented team of dancers will provide a taste of Indian culture in Ripon on Monday evening (March 18). Ripon Library is the venue and all are welcome to attend from 5pm to both watch and join in 11 traditional dances that will celebrate the...
GALLERY: Beam Light Festival illuminates Harrogate
Ten light and sound displays illuminated Harrogate last night as part of a free public arts event. Beam Light Festival encourages visitors to explore a town centre trail to see the rich and varied displays while stopping to spend money in pubs and restaurants....
New bookshop to open in Pateley Bridge
A new book shop is set to open in Pateley Bridge. Paper People Books, which will take over the former JOT Gallery site on the High Street, will stock books and literature for different age groups. Owner Kerry Thorpe, who moved to Pateley Bridge six months ago, said...
5 things to do in and around Harrogate this weekend
Stuck for ideas of what to do in and around Harrogate at the weekend? As well as the Knaresborough Tractor Run - see times here - and a showcase of supercars, here’s what else is happening from March 15-17. Discover BEAM Light Festival Lighting up the town is BEAM, a...
Music line-up for Deer Shed Festival announced
The family-friendly Deer Shed Festival has today announced its full music line-up for 2024. The event, which takes place at Baldersby Park, Topcliffe from July 26 to 29, features diverse acts ranging from the African rhythms of KOKOKO! to LVR, whose members include...
Photo of the week: a frosty morning on the Stray
This week’s photograph was taken by Ali Hornshaw from South Stainley, capturing the early morning frost across the Stray. Photo of the Week takes centre stage in our new-look nightly email newsletter. The newsletter drops into your inbox every evening at 6 pm with all...
Harrogate youngsters shine but competitive festival faces uncertain future
For nearly 90 years, the Harrogate Competitive Festival for Music, Speech and Drama has been showcasing the diverse talents of up-and-coming performers from across the district. The festival, which attracted more than 1,000 entries this year, opened on Friday, March...
Review: Macbeth reimagined at Leeds Playhouse
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...
5 things to do in Harrogate and the district this weekend
Make the most of the lighter mornings and evenings and get out and about this weekend. Here's our pick of the top five cultural goings-on in North Yorkshire from March 8-10. Pick up a hidden gem at Little Bird Made Artisan Spring Market There’s nothing quite...
What does council’s culture review mean for Harrogate Theatre?
When North Yorkshire Council announced it was to review its arrangement with cultural venues, the decision painted an uncertain future for Harrogate Theatre. The theatre's long held agreement to programme entertainment at the council-owned Royal Hall and Harrogate...
Harrogate man releases UK’s Eurovision song entry
A Harrogate-born pop star flying the flag for the UK at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest has today released his entry. Olly Alexander, frontman of UK-chart-topping band Years & Years, announced the news that he would represent the UK on BBC’s Strictly Come...