Calendar of Exhibitions and Events 2010

Exhibitions

Bees, Butter and Bull Horns - Farming in Herriot Country

Sunday 17th January - Sunday 29th August

This exhibition celebrates the history of farming in Yorkshire with items kindly loaned by Ryedale Folk Museum

normal admission prices apply

Events For All The Family

Coming soon......Herriot convention, details to be released by the end of March

Saturday March 13th - Sunday March 14th - Hambleton Residents Free

please bring your Hambleton District, Council Tax Bill as proof of residency

Easter Sunday 4th April - The History of the World in 100 objects

join listeners of BBC Radio York in listening to Alison Scurrah, Manager of the World of James Herriot, talk about the magic of the centre, James Herriot the world's most famous vet and the All Creatures Great and Small Manuscripts which are held at the World of James Herriot and are featured on the BBC History of the World website

Friday 14th May - Museums at Night

Literature Slam - more details to follow

Saturday 9th October - The Big Draw, more details to follow

self led family art activities, normal admission charges apply

Tuesday 7th December and Tuesday 14th December
Christmas at Skeldale

Come along and join James Herriots' daughter Rosie in Skeldale House. Enjoy a guided tour and talk give by the daughter of the world's most famous vet. Booking essential. Limited seats available. Cost £7.50

Easter Holiday Half Term Activities

Easter themed crafts 1st April - 20 April

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 1pm - 4pm normal admission charges apply

Drop in craft activities - cards, paper chains, mobiles, bookmarks

May Half Term Activities 29th May - 5th June

Drop in craft sessions daily, 1pm-4pm normal admission charges apply

Summer Holiday Activities - Tuesdays 27th July, 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th August

Drop in craft sessions, 1pm-4pm normal admission charges apply

Summer Holiday Activities - Thursdays 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th August

Workshop - 'Science Lab' 1.30-3.30pm Fee £5.00 booking required

October Half Term Activities 25th October - 29th October

Daily drop in craft session, 1pm-4pm normal admission charges apply, the October half term activities will be run in partnership with North Yorkshire National Parks

Christmas Holiday Activities 18th December - 29th December

Drop in craft sessions, 1pm-4pm 20th, 21st and 23rd December normal admission charges apply

Workshop - 'Stained Glass' 1.30-3.30pm Fee £5.00 booking required