View more than 1,000 cars at Newby Hall’s Historic Vehicle Rally

Newby Hall in Ripon is hosting its annual Historic Vehicle Rally this Sunday.

The event, organised by the North of England Classics and Pre War Automobiles Club, will feature vintage and classic cars and will showcase more than 1,000 vehicles, from Aston Martin to Wolseley.

Appealing to serious enthusiasts, with auto-jumble stalls to rummage in, more casual visitors can also choose a favourite classic, pose for a photo in front of it and imagine themselves at the wheel.

It makes for a fun day out for all the family and tickets include entry to the gardens too.

Adult £14 online, £15 on the door, child £9 online, £10 on the door, family ticket £40 online, £45 on the door, under fours free, 10am-3pm, July 21, Newby Hall, Ripon, HG4 5AE.

Attend the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival

The renowned writing festival is back in Harrogate, hosting leading crime fiction authors, agents, editors and publishers.

Feel inspired and join the drama at crime writer Agatha Christie’s old haunt: the Old Swan Hotel, it was where she was found after she went missing in 1926.

The annual four-day festival becomes the centre of the UK literary scene, with numerous best-selling authors and celebrities in town, including Richard Osman.

International bestselling novelist Ruth Ware is taking the reins as this year’s Festival Programming Chair, following in the footsteps of previous famous crime writers. Read more about it here.

Various tickets and price options available, July 18-21, Old Swan Hotel, Swan Road, HG1 2SR.

Go on a Murder Mystery History Trail in Hampsthwaite

Residents of Hampsthwaite and the surrounding areas are in for a treat this week with the launch of a brand-new event: the Hampsthwaite Murder Mystery History Trail.

Organised by Gina Crowther, a local resident and founding member of the Hampsthwaite History Group, it sets to be a journey through the village’s rich and fascinating history.

Based on a true historical murder that took place in the village, although specific details remain under wraps to maintain the mystery, participants will explore the charming streets of Hampsthwaite, uncovering stories of Saxon settlers, local legends, and possibly encountering ghostly apparitions along the way while they attempt to piece together the puzzle to solve this compelling ‘whodunit’.

Free though donations to support the Hampsthwaite History Group are welcome, 7pm, July 18. The event starts at Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall, Hollins Lane, HG3 2EJ. 

Take a guided tour of Brimham Rocks followed by attending an ‘in conversation’ event

See the landscape of Brimham Rocks, followed by an afternoon in conversation about this famous landmark.

Listen to guest speakers Jo Woolf, author of Britain’s Landmarks and Legends, and Mark Newman, National Trust archaeologist and author of The Wonder of the North, discuss the fascinating stories and secrets behind these ancient and fascinating landscapes.

At the end of event, there will also be the opportunity to browse Brimham’s second-hand bookshop and buy a signed copy of the books too.

£5, the guided walk is optional and will begin at 2pm (please note it is not suitable for prams, wheelchairs or mobility scooters), refreshments will be served in the exhibition space at Brimham House from 2:45pm and the ‘in conversation’ event begins at 3pm, July 19, Brimham Rocks, Brimham Moor Road, HG3 4DW.

Get your household items fixed at a repair café

Most people have things around the house that need fixing, but quite often don’t have the time to mend them, and instead might throw them away which can often result in them going to landfill.

Luckily the Repair Café is taking place in Harrogate this Saturday, run entirely by volunteers.

Members of the public can bring everything including clothing, textiles, jewellery, small appliances, furniture, electronics and toys and ornaments. And it’s a regular event that’s held on the third Saturday of every month.

Free, 12-4pm, July 20, Friends Meeting House, 12a Queen Parade, HG1 5PP.

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