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Keep up to date with the events that are happening throughout the year in Ripon and the surrounding area. We welcome you to add your own event to the Ripon Internet diary.
Past events in July:
Table Magic Evening at Lockwoods
Thursday 10 July
Enjoy Lockwoods great a la carte menu while being entertained by magic at your table.
Lockwoods CafeBar and Restaurant 83 North Street Ripon HG4 1DP Tel: 01765 607555 www.lockwoodsrestaurant.co.uk
Eucharist for St Benedict
Friday 11 July
12pm Ecumencial service in the abbey. Everyone welcome. Further information 01765 608888. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
School Holiday Fun - Butterflies and Moths
Saturday 19 July to Monday 01 September
11am - 4pm Free trails and drop in self led activities in Swanley Grange. Further information 01765 608888. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
Regency Dance
Sunday 20 July
From midday. Watch and take part in performances of Regency dances in the Georgian Water Garden. Bring a picnic and enjoy the atmosphere in the elegant 18th century designed landscape. Further information 01765 608888. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
Summer Storytime
Tuesday 22 July
2pm. Stories for children in Fountains Hall. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Further information 01765 608888. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon.
Taster Tour
Wednesday 23 July
10.30am. As the name suggests enjoy a taste of everything this World Heritage Site has to offer. Meet at the visitor centre. Further information 01765 608888. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
It's A Monk's Life
Wednesday 23 July to Friday 25 July
2pm. Join us for a family tour of the abbey. Dress in monks robes' and learn about their daily life. £1 plus normal admission for 7s and over. Meet at the visitor centre. Further information 01765 608888 Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
Quiznight at Jennyruth Workshops
Thursday 24 July
Jennyruth Workshops are organising another QUIZ NIGHT. Last years quiz was a fun evening held in the workshops. Lots of people said they wanted to repeat it so here it is - in the workshops at Red House Farm on Thursday, 24th July, 7.30pm. Come with teams of six if you want to be in a group or we will arrange teams of six when you arrive. Many of our learning disabled colleagues will take part, and don't be fooled they have vast knowledge in some subjects!! Tickets £5 to include a light summer supper (I think someone mentioned strawberries). If it is a balmy sunny evening we may sit outside for part of the quiz, our surroundings are beautiful open country. Tickets from Jennyruth Workshops, Tel 01765 or email info@jennyruth.co.uk”
Fountains in Summer
Saturday 26 July
10.30am. A gentle walk introducing the delights of summer time nature. Meet at Swanley Grange. Further information 01765 608888. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
Eco-Dating
Saturday 26 July to Sunday 27 July
Eco-dating is back and this time it’s bigger and better than ever! BTCV York are running the summer Eco-dating event – speed-dating with a difference – for anyone who wants to meet like-minded environmental people.
The world’s first Eco-dating hedge planting event held over Valentines weekend was a great success and at least one couple (and the trees) are still going strong!
The second Eco-Dating event is to take place along part of York’s cycle path network improving its habitat corridors over the weekend of 26th and 27th July 2008.
The event is aimed at local single people; there will be four separate events based on different age brackets spread over the whole weekend. Participants have a short introduction on how to use the tools and equipment for the environmental project and will then be divided up into pairs. They will then have ten minutes with each other giving them enough time to chat to their date whilst helping the environment. After ten minutes a bell rings they will move on to meet another date.
Saturday 26th July - 10.00am –12.30am (50-65+ yrs old)
Saturday 26th July - 2pm-4.30pm (20-30 yrs old)
Sunday 27th July - 10.00am –12.30am (40-50 yrs old)
Sunday 27th July - 2pm-4.30pm (30-40 yrs old)
A ten-pound booking fee will be contributed to the charity BTCV; places fill up quickly so book now to avoid being disappointed. Call now on 01904 644300 or visit www.btcv.org/yorkyouth
Copt Hewick Village Fete
Saturday 26 July
Venue: Copt Hewick Village Hall and Green.
A wide range of attractions for all the family including kids races and games including a vegetable monster on a plate competition (bring your own entry on the day), steam engine, treasure hunt, face painting, art exhibition, tug of war, a wide range of produce stalls including Jenny Ruth workshops, bouncy castle and balloon race.
Licensed bar and BBQ throughout the afternoon.
All proceeds to the village hall clock tower and village hall new kitchen fund.
Charity registration 1105602
25th Anniversary Songs of Praise
Sunday 27 July
3pm. Ecumenical service in the abbey. Everyone welcome. Further information 01765 608888. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
It's A Monk's Life
Wednesday 30 July to Thursday 31 July
2pm. Join us for a family tour of the abbey. Dress in monks' robes and learn about their daily life. £1 plus normal admission. Meet at the visitor centre. Further information 01765 608888.
Peter Pan at the Abbey
Wednesday 30 July
From midday. A magical afternoon for kids: face painting, balloon modelling, games, story telling, fancy dress parade and a children's trail all based around the tale of Peter Pan. Free admission for children in fancy dress. Further information 01765 608888. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
Children's Open Air Theatre - Peter Pan
Wednesday 30 July
6.30pm - gates open 5.30pm. Pirates, fairies, magic and adventure. Bring a picnic, rugs and chairs and enjoy this classic tale performed in the abbey cloister. Limited seat hire available. Booking essential, tel 01670 773939 or book online www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events Adult £12, child £10 Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
St Mary's Church Tour
Thursday 31 July
11am. Free tour of the richly decorated Victorian High Gothic church designed by William Burges. Meet at the visitor centre. Further information 01765 608888. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
Lockwoods Casino Royale Evening
Thursday 31 July
In association with 12SJ
The return of Lockwoods sparkling and sophisticated Casino Royale Evening. Enjoy decadent cocktails, heady champagne, gambling at the roulette table, with live swing jazz creating that glamorous Casino vibe. Chance to win a fabulous quarter carat diamond. Goody bags with gifts for all, and a great night guaranteed with Lockwoods dinner menu available all evening.
Lockwoods CafeBar and Restaurant 83 North Street Ripon HG4 1DP www.lockwoodsrestaurant.co.uk
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