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Mar
You might not know, but World Poetry Day is on Friday, and Lush in Harrogate is holding a unique event in its honour.
Encouraging kids and grown-ups alike to slow down, have a go at making your very own bath bomb at this event.
Each one will have a specially selected poem in it, thanks to Lush’s Poetry Pharmacy, an initiative set up by poet Deborah Alma, which is aimed at ‘dispensing’ poetry to soothe, comfort, challenge, excite and entertain.
£6 per person, 4.30pm-5pm, March 21, Lush, 30 Cambridge Street, Harrogate, HG1 1RX.
The prize-winning young pianist Amiri Harewood returns to Harrogate by popular demand on Sunday morning.
Currently studying at the Royal College of Music on a full scholarship, he will perform a programme of pieces of music by Auerbach, Prokofiev, Shostakovich, Bach and Brahms at The Old Swan Hotel.
It's sure to inspire aspiring musicians of all ages, and the recital is part of this year’s Harrogate International Sunday Series.
Tickets from £5, 11am, March 23, The Old Swan Hotel, Swan Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SR.
Goldsborough Hall in Knaresborough is opening its gardens to the public on Sunday, in aid of the National Open Garden Scheme.
Visitors can expect to see colourful displays from its spring bulbs, the woodland walk and a stroll up the quarter-mile long Lime Tree Walk that's lined by a carpet of more than 50,000 daffodils.
There will also be garden talks in the Kitchen Garden at 12pm and 2pm by Goldsborough Hall’s head gardener, and a plant stall on the terrace too.
Hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and scones can be purchased in the Orangery.
£7.50 per adult, children free, dogs on the lead are welcome, 11am-4pm, March 23, Goldsborough Hall, Knaresborough, HG5 8NR.
The event will be taking place at The Majestic Hotel
The Perfume Studio is holding a Fragrance Design Experience at The Majestic Hotel in Harrogate.
During the event you can explore the wonderful world of perfumery and learn about perfume making and the ingredients used.
Simply select from its range of blends and have fun combining them, then you can leave the room with a one-of-a-kind perfume that’s designed by you, for you.
From £49, 11.30am-1.30pm, March 23, The Majestic Hotel, Harrogate, HG1 2HU.
Al Bivio’s in Hornbeam Park, Harrogate, is holding an Italian Sunday celebration of fine wine.
Indulge in five wines from across the country, including everything from sparkling to dessert wine, which have been expertly paired with traditional Italian dishes.
With only 40 spots available, the tasting offers an intimate atmosphere where each wine will be introduced by Andrea, Al Bivio’s founder and passionate wine expert.
£60 per person, from 1pm, March 23, The Lenz, Hornbeam Park Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 8RE.
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