Calendar of Exhibitions and Events 2009

Exhibitions

Pictures and Places

Saturday 4 April 2009 - Sunday 21 June 2009

This exhibition explores peoples favourite places in Yorkshire through the medium of photography. Items on display will include the winning entries from our photography competition, pieces from the Herriot archive which have not been accessable to the public previously as well as Wight family photos which have special memories and significance.

Normal admission prices apply

Events For All The Family

May Half Term: Birthday themed Activities

Monday 25 May 2009, 1 - 3.00pm

Drop in Crafts

Join in the fun at the World of James Herriot as we prepare for our 10th birthday. drop in and get in the party mood; decorate a flag to add to our birthday bunting, help design our big birthday card and create your very own party hat to take away.

Suitable for all ages

Normal admission prices apply

Drop in Crafts

Wednesday 27 May 2009, 1 - 3.00pm

Join in the fun at the World of James Herriot as we prepare for our 10th birthday. drop in and get in the party mood; decorate a flag to add to our birthday bunting, help design our big birthday card and create your very own party hat to take away.

Suitable for all ages

Normal admission prices apply

Drop in Crafts

Friday 29 May 2009, 1 - 3.00pm

Join in the fun at the World of James Herriot as we prepare for our 10th birthday. drop in and get int eh party mood; decorate a flag to add to our birthday bunting, help design our big birthday card and create your very own party hat to take away.

Suitable for all ages

Normal admission prices apply

'Now then lad'

Friday 10 July 2009, 7pm

Local author Mike Pannett visits the World of James Herriot to talk about his life as a local bobby and his newly published, second venture into the world of Publishing. The new book is due to be published in June, be one of the first to hear Mike talk first hand about the book

Tickets: £8.00 per person available from the World of James Herriot

Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment

Summer Holiday Activities

Amazing Animals Bookable Workshops

Aquatic Finatic

Thursday 30th July 2009, 2.00-3.30pm
Join the team of aquatic fanatic, Northallerton as we view and handle unusual creatures and learn about their care and natural habitat.

Blue Cross

Thursday 6th August 2009, 2.00-3.30pm
Join the Blue Cross for an action packed activity afternoon as we find out more about having pets and how to look after them.

Feathered Flights

Thursday 13th August 2009, 2.00-3.30pm
Fly down to the World of James Herriot and meet the staff from Falconry UK Ltd and their feathered friends.

Batty about Bats

Thursday 20th August 2009, 2.00-3.30pm
The bats are back! Join bat expert Lesley Helliwell and her flappy friends as we discover facts about bats.

£5 per person, suitable for children aged 6 and over. Under 8's must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Booking essential as places are limited. To book call the World of James Herriot on 01845 524234

Creative Craft Drop-in Activities

Drop into the museum's Skeldale room every Tuesday afternoon through-out the summer (28th July-25th August) and take part in our creative craft activities.

Tuesday 28th July 2009, 1-4pm: Funky Junk Frames

Tuesday 4th August, 1-4pm: Puppet Making

Tuesday 11th August, 1-4pm: Printing

Tuesday 18th August, 1-4pm: Mask Making

Tuesday 25th August, 1-4pm: Paper Crafts

Activities suitable for all ages. Normal Admission charges apply. No need to book.

'Undressing Mr Darcy'

Friday 16 October 2009, 7.30pm

The evening will be hosted at The Old Courthouse, Thirsk and is in conjunction with Rural Arts.

Returning from a stroll about town, Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy prepares to undress... Is he a Rake, a Beau or a 'Pink of the Ton'? (Nearly) all will be revealed as our historical costume expert takes off the layers before your very eyes in this hugely popular presentation about the clothes of a Regency gentleman.

"We take no responsibility for audience members swooning or sighing in excess, although Mr Darcy would like to take full credit for any spontaneous applause generated by his arrival on stage"

Tickets: £10.00 per person are available from The World of James Herriot or from Rural Arts

Refreshments will be on sale during the evening

Christmas at Skeldale House

Tuesday 8 December 2009, 4pm - 6pm

Rosie Page, daughter of Alf Wight/James Herriot, takes you on a tour of Skeldale House and regals you with memories of childhood Christmas's and personal reminiscences of special times for the whole family.

Tickets: £7.00 per person to include seasonal refreshments.

Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment