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5 things to do in and around Harrogate this weekend, June 20-22
Go to a veteran and modern supercar show
The centre of Harrogate is to host a car show featuring vehicles from the dawn of motoring and the latest supercars this Saturday.
James Street will feature 70 antique cars that are participating in the Veteran Car Tour of Yorkshire. At the same time, 40 modern supercars will be on display outside The Yorkshire.
This is the second time the car concours has been held in Harrogate. It's free to attend, and last year's event proved very popular.
The veteran cars are organised by Daniel Ward, an antique car enthusiast. Mr Ward told the Stray Ferret that this year's show will be spectacular:
We are putting on a concours display of the cars to give the public access to see all of the cars close up and to talk to the owners and drivers. It is free to anyone who wants to come.
These vehicles represent the dawn of motoring. We have 10 cars coming from USA and also from Hong Kong, Turkey, Monaco, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Holland, Jersey and Ireland.
We are sharing it with Apollo Capital, who will be bringing 40 modern supercars to give a complete contrast.
Free, the veteran cars will be on show on James Street in Harrogate between 11am and 3.30pm, if you want to hear the engines starting up, the Grand Départ takes place at 3pm, June 21.
Harrogate College
Get creative with watercolours
Harrogate College is running an eight-week course on learning how to paint with watercolours.
The relaxed, hands-on course is perfect for anyone wanting to explore painting in their spare time.
Methods that will be taught include how to mix colours, use brush techniques, and create beautiful pieces with step-by-step guidance. No experience is needed, and those who are interested can book online.
£55 for eight weeks from June 21, Harrogate College, Hornbeam Park Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8QT.
The event will be taking place at Ripley Town Hall
Dance the night away at a jazz and G&T evening
The Eugene Farrar Band is hosting the fifth year of Jazz, Gin & Blues this Saturday at Ripley Town Hall.
Featuring some of the most popular jazz musicians on the UK circuit, it's set to be a toe-tapping evening, and attendees will get a complimentary G&T of their choice on arrival.
£20.99, doors open at 7pm for an 8pm start, June 21, Ripley Town Hall, Ripley, Harrogate, HG3 3AX.
Last year's Northern Aldborough Festival.
Enjoy the finale of this year's Northern Aldborough Festival
The 10-day Northern Aldborough Festival has become a leading fixture on the classical music calendar.
The event features top talents and is hosted in the picturesque Roman village of Aldborough, near Boroughbridge, and comes to a close on Saturday. The last night features a performance by The Killerz Tribute in the stunning grounds of Aldborough Manor.
Bring a picnic and get ready to party, and the evening is capped with a spectacular orchestrated firework display.
£10 for children, £22 for adults, gates open at 6pm, opening band 7.30pm, main act 9pm, fireworks 10.45pm, June 21, the grounds of Aldborough Manor, Aldborough, Boroughbridge, York, YO51 9EP.
Guneet Khurana of Killinghall-based Ujjayi Yoga.
Attend a free yoga session
A local yoga teacher will hold a free, inclusive community yoga session in Valley Gardens in Harrogate this Sunday to mark International Yoga Day.
Guneet Khurana, who runs Ujjayi Yoga from her home in Killinghall, will make the session open to all levels, including complete beginners.
Attendees should wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat, water, and a blanket or a cushion if they wish. International Yoga Day was adopted by the United Nations in 2014 and is marked annually on Saturday, June 21.
The session will include gentle movement, pranayama breathing techniques and meditation and will close with AUM ['om'] chanting to leave participants feeling grounded and calm.
The free yoga session will take place from 11am to 12.30pm on Sunday, June 22, near the bandstand in Valley Gardens.
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