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Oct 2024
5 things to do in and around Harrogate this weekend October 11-13
Sample a variety of cheeses at the Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival
Taking place over the course of four days, the Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival will celebrate the county’s rich cheesemaking tradition, set against the beautiful backdrop of the Yorkshire Dales.
The annual event in Leyburn will showcase a wide array of locally produced cheeses, from crumbly Wensleydale to tangy blue varieties, alongside a selection of artisanal foods, drinks, and crafts.
The Courtyard Dairy, photo Tom Martin
The festival will also feature tastings, cheese-making demonstrations, and the opportunity to meet the farmers and producers behind their delectable creations.
Free, 10am-4pm, October 11-14, various locations throughout the National Park.
Go to a comedy and gin night
Harrogate Theatre might be running its comedy festival, but there’s also comedy happening elsewhere in town.
Take the Gin & Comic comedy night at Spofforth Village Hall, for example. Featuring three comedians and a compere, attendees can laugh out loud while sipping their favourite gin at this event. It’s just the tonic for a good night out.
From £15 per person, 7.30pm-10.30pm, October 11, Long Memorial Hall, Castle Street, Spofforth, HG3 1AP.
Listen to a choral concert
Harrogate Male Voice Choir will be performing a joint concert with The Ryelarks, a female voice choir from Pickering, at Starbeck Methodist Church on Saturday.
The two choirs who regularly collaborate will be opening the winter programme of events at the church. Refreshments will also be served during the interval.
£10 per person (pay at the door), from 7.30pm, October 12, Starbeck Methodist Church, 93 High Street, HG2 7JH.
The programme includes (left to right) Alison Weir, William Hanson, Theresa May and Peter Reid
Attend Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival
Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival is taking place from October 10-20.
Featuring best-selling authors, influential politicians, historians, journalists, comedians and stars of the screen, including former Prime Minister Theresa May, it’s a key event in Harrogate not to be missed this autumn.
Theresa May will take to the stage on Thursday, followed by etiquette coach William Hanson and journalist Ros Atkins on Friday.
Sunday will see wine expert Tom Surgey and former doctor Adam Kay discuss their latest book releases.
Various prices and times, October 10-20, The Crown Hotel, Crown Place, HG1 2RZ, and Old Swan Hotel, Swan Road, HG1 2SR.
Learn to knit wool using the Fair Isle technique
If you’ve ever wondered how to knit Fair Isle, this workshop in Knaresborough is the perfect opportunity.
Hosted by Judith from knitting inspo site Needlecase, the course is aimed at knitters ready for a new challenge in their knitting journey and will start by exploring stranding and weaving techniques and reading patterns. You can then choose two colours and begin knitting a cushion that you can take home with you to finish off.
10.30am-3.30pm, October 12, Knitting Pretty, 4 Castlegate, HG5 8AR, October 12. Booking is essential; call Judith on 01423 869338.
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