Otley Folk Festival
The Otley Folk Festival takes place over a weekend in September at various venues throughout the town. It attracts a wide range of well-known folk artists and demand for the...
The Otley Folk Festival takes place over a weekend in September at various venues throughout the town. It attracts a wide range of well-known folk artists and demand for the...
Sunday 23 Sept at 9 AM – 1 PM West Road, Skipton, BD23 3, United Kingdom Ticketswww.ticketsource.co.uk Carleton Sheeplechase is back again! This year's race will take place on Sunday...
Join Woodland Trust and Rusticus Theatre in a Willow Lantern Making Workshop. Sunday 23 September – four one hour sessions available. £6 per child – advance booking required Skipton Town...
Salsa Como Loco performs a free concert of latin music at Golden Acre Park. 23 Sep 2018 2:30 pm Golden Acre Park, off Arthington Road, Bramhope, Leeds, LS16 8BQ Set up...
MONDAY 24 SEPTEMBER Christchurch on The Grove 6.30–8.30pm FREE Age 12–18 Try tonight’s free session for young people who love writing and see if you’d like to join our weekly...
Hosted by Puffin Pottery Leeds Tuesday, September 25 at 3:45 PM – 5 PM Puffin Pottery Leeds, 2b Boroughgate, LS21 3AL Otley A lovely, relaxed after-school session where your child will...
Guiseley School Open Evening Open evening is Wednesday 26th September 6pm – 8pm
Andy and The Odd Socks Friday 28 September 6.00–7.00pm Tickets £10/£8 The Show: Welcome to the crazy and wonderful world of Andy and the Odd Socks who will open the...
SATURDAY 29th SEPTEMBER – SUNDAY 14 OCTOBER Across Ilkey FREE Age 3–103 Help us find the Mr Men and Little Misses hiding in shop windows across Ilkley. Look out for...
ALL DAY EVENTS Animal petting • Bollywood dancing • Donkey rides • Face painting • Live Music • Messy Play • Scarecrow Trail ⚡Duel with He Who Must Not Be Named ⚡ Broughton Hall Children's...
Nick Arnold Saturday 29 September 10-10.50am Tickets £8 Sunday 30 September 2.30–3.15pm Tickets £8 The Show: Join Nick Arnold for hair-raising highlights from the world's bestselling kids' science series -...
Robin Etherington Saturday 29 September, 10-10.50am Tickets £8 Sunday 30 September 12.20–1pm Tickets £8 The Show: Set your brains to INSPIRE! During a high-energy show Robin Etherington will explain the processes...
Chris Mould & Steve Webb Saturday 29 September 10.00–10.50am Tickets £8 The Show: Hilariously horrible Spangles McNasty is back and up to his old money grabbing tricks! In 'Spangles McNasty...
Robin Price Saturday 29 September, 10.00-10.50am Tickets £8 Sunday 30 September 11.15–12pm Tickets £8 The Show: Sail down the whale-road to Valhalla with the author that slayed crowds at the...
Sally Crabtree Saturday 29 September 10-10.50am Tickets £6 Sunday 30 September 12.20–1pm Tickets £6 The Show: Sally Crabtree was once a world-class gymnast and since then has been turning the...
Cat Weatherill Saturday 29 September 10-10.50am Tickets £6 Sunday 30 September 1.20–2.10pm Tickets £6 Show: Cat is playful and fizzes with energy. She can send tingles up your spine or...
Tony Walsh Saturday 29 September 11.15am–12pm Tickets, £8 The Show: As hilarious as he is thought-provoking, Tony intersperses his talks and performances with inspirational stories from his own remarkable life...
Steve Cole Saturday 29 September 11.15-12pm Tickets £8 The Show: Steve talks about Astrosaurs, Doctor Who and his four 'Young Bond' books, introducing scary characters and sinister villains. Steve is...
Peter Bunzl Saturday 29 September 11.15–12.00pm Tickets £8 Sunday 30 September 10.00–10.50am Tickets £8 The Show: Peter explains how real-life Victorians, Airships and Automata (clockwork robots) inspired the 'Cogheart Adventure' series....
Brian Moses Saturday 29 September 11.15-12pm Tickets £8 Sunday 30 September 2.30–3.15pm Tickets £8 The Show: The Alternative 3 Rs - Rhyme, Rhythm & Rap. An inspiring, funny & magical...
Nick Cook Saturday 29 September 11.15-12pm Tickets £8 The Show: Embark on a journey with Nick that ranges from the Apollo Moon landings through to Star Wars and Nick's twenty...
Donavan Christopher Saturday 29 September 11.15-12pm Tickets £6 The Show: Donavan Christopher, 'RAPPAMAN', is a rap poet, cultural reggae artist and a dedicated advocate for social justice worldwide. Donavan’s interactive show...
Karin Littlewood Saturday 29 September 11.15-12pm Tickets £6 Sunday 30 September 3.40–4.30pm Tickets £6 The Show: Come and meet Karin Littlewood as she brings the world of children's picture books...
SATURDAY 29 SEPTEMBER Church House 12–4pm £5* includes ‘press’ ticket for afternoon events Age 12–18 Learn how to write great reviews and blogs, then review a Festival event in our...
Steven Butler- Dog Diaries Saturday 29 September 12.20–1.00pm Tickets £8 Sunday 30 September 10.00–10.50am Tickets £8 The Show: Dog Diaries Join award-winning children’s author Steven Butler, as he brings to...
Michael de Souza - Rastamouse Saturday 29 September 12.20-1.00pm Tickets £8 Sunday 30 September 11.15–12.00pm Tickets £8 The Show: Join Michael DeSouza and Da Easy Crew. That means Rastamouse Scratchy...
Kathryn Evans Saturday 29 September 12.20-1.00pm Tickets £8 Sunday 30 September 1.20–2.10pm Tickets £8 The Show: Kathryn Evans is an award-winning author and accomplished public speaker. Fun and revealing, her...
Will Mabbitt Saturday 29 September 12.20-1.00pm Tickets £8 The Show: I Can Only Draw Worms Event: If you thought drawing worms was easy, think again. Will Mabbitt (probably the worst...
Karl Nova Saturday 29 September 12.20-1.00pm Tickets £6 The Show: Karl Nova will be bringing his energetic poetic performances and storytelling to Broughton Hall. He’ll be performing and bringing to...
Joseph Witchall Saturday 29 September 12.20-1.00pm Tickets £6 The Show: Don't miss the chance to see a talented children's book illustrator at work, performing live drawing demonstrations, cartooning workshops and...
FREE FILM SCREENINGS 12.20 - 1pm Broughton Hall Children's Literature Festival Festival Office 01535 656015 Broughton Hall Skipton, Yorkshire BD23 3AE
Chris Bradford Saturday 29 September 1.20–2.10pm -Bodyguard show Buy Tickets £8 The Show: Chris Bradford is one of the most popular authors touring schools in the UK, his high energy...
John Row Saturday 29 September 1.20–2.10pm Tickets £6 Sunday 30 September 10.00–10.50am Tickets £6 The Show: Sit down and prepare to be enchanted, listen to John (who looks like Santa...
Robin Stevens Saturday 29 September 1.20–2.10pm Tickets £8 The Show: Murder mysteries and bun breaks with Robin Stevens. Robin Stevens, author of the 'Murder Most Unladylike' series and winner of...
Chris White Saturday 29 September 1.20–2.10pm Tickets £8 The Show: A Chris White show is what you would get if you took a rock n roll concert, crossed it with...
Martin Chatterton Saturday 29 September 1.20–2.10pm Tickets £8 Sunday 30 September 10–10.50am Tickets £8 The Show: Martin will definitely NOT be doing any WORKSHOPPING, or anything that could be remotely...
Jon Robinson Saturday 29 September 1.20–2.10pm Tickets £8 The Show: Jon is in high demand and is guaranteed to have you sitting on the edge of your seat and begging...
Sonia Leong Saturday 29 September 1.20–2.10pm Tickets £6 Sunday 30 September 12.20–1.00pm Tickets £6 The Show: An Introduction to Making Manga. Join Sonia Leong, a professional Manga creator, who will...
Hosted by FOMPS - Friends of Menston Primary School Saturday 29th September at 2 PM – 6 PM Scavenger Hunt around the village and picnic BBQ and games in the park...
Clare Balding Saturday 29 September 2.30–3.15pm Tickets £8 The Show: Join author and broadcaster Clare Balding as she introduces the first two installments of her brilliant animal adventure trilogy -...
Tanya Landman Saturday 29 September 2.30-3.15pm Tickets £8 The Show: Monsters, movies, magic and MURDER!!! Where do the ideas come from? Hear some of the hilarious real-life stories behind Tanya's award-winning...
Stuart Reid Saturday 29 September 2.30–3.15pm Tickets £8 Sunday 30 September 3.40–4.30pm Tickets £8 The Show: Stuart’s books are yucky, funny, imaginative and exciting enough to engage even the most...
David Solomons Saturday 29 September 2.30–3.15pm Tickets £8 The Show: Number one bestseller David Solomons will be talking about the latest book in his award-winning series, 'My Arch-Enemy is a...
Sam Gayton Saturday 29 September 2.30–3.15pm Tickets £8 Sunday 30 September 3.40–4.30pm Tickets £8 The Show: Sam will be letting the audience in on his top story telling tips, whilst...
Mara Menzies Saturday 29 September 2.30–3.15pm Tickets £6 Sunday 30 September 2.30–3.15pm Tickets £6 The Show: Come and join Mara on a journey that will take you to marvellous, mystical...
Liz Million Saturday 29 September 2.30–3.15pm Tickets £6 Sunday 30 September 11.15–12pm Tickets £6 The Show: Liz is one of the most dynamic illustrators you will ever meet. No one...
M. G. Leonard Saturday 29 September 3.40–4.30pm Tickets £8 The Show: Discover the amazing world of insects with M.G. Leonard, author of bestselling 'Beetle Boy' and its sequel 'Beetle Queen'....
Annabel Pitcher Saturday 29 September 3.40pm–4.30pm Tickets £8 The Show: Everyone has secrets. You do. I do. There's always something we're keeping quiet. Annabel Pitcher often starts her best selling...
Alex Scarrow Saturday 29 September 3.40–4.30pm Tickets £8 Sunday 30 September 11.15–12pm Tickets £8 The Show: Alex Scarrow will be talking about his varied careers that ultimately led him into...
A.F. Harrold Saturday 29 September 3.40–4.20pm Tickets £8 The Show: Ashley Harrold is passionate about getting children interested in reading and poetry – he will go to any length to...
Jamie Thomson Saturday 29 September 3.40–4.30pm Tickets £6 Sunday 30 September 2.30–3.15pm Tickets £6 The Show: Greetings, tiny humans. Do you want to talk like an Evil Overlord? How about...
Andy Craven-Griffiths Saturday 29 September 3.40–4.30pm Tickets £6 The Show: A session with more energy than a toddler after a bag of skittles. Hear comic poems, learn to rhyme with...
Nick Toczek Saturday 29 September 3.40–4.30pm Tickets £6 Sunday 30 September 11.15–12pm Tickets £6 The Show: Nick Toczek's now legendary 'Million-Miles-An-Hour Show' is a rollercoaster one-man performance that showcases his...
Ciaran Murtagh Saturday 29 September 4.50–5.30pm Tickets £8 Sunday 30 September 11.15–12.00pm Tickets £8 The Show: Ciaran Murtagh is a genius and one of the funniest people you will ever...
Piers Torday Saturday 29 September 4.50–5.30pm Tickets £8 The Show: Join the Guardian Children’s Book Award winner, author of The Last Wild trilogy Piers Torday as he talks about his...
Harry Baker & Chris Read Saturday 29 September 16.50-17.30pm Tickets £8 Sunday 30 September 12.20-1.00pm Tickets £8 The Show: Having played together in various forms for over 10 years, World...
Andrew Lane Saturday 29 September 4.50–5.30pm Tickets £8 The Show: Sherlock Holmes: manic-depressive, obsessive-compulsive, expert at playing the violin, boxing, single-stick fighting, martial arts, chemistry and disguise - possibly the...
Tom Palmer Saturday 29 September 4.50–5.30pm Tickets £8 Sunday 30 September 1.20–2.10pm Tickets £8 The Show: Tom will talk about his new book 'Armistice Runner', a story about fell running,...
Spoz Saturday 29 September 4.50–5.30pm Tickets £6 Sunday 30 September 12.20–1.00pm Tickets £6 The Show: Spoz is a former Poet Laureate of Birmingham and a Poetry Slam Champion to boot!...
Rob Bradley Saturday 29 September 4.50–5.30pm Tickets £6 Sunday 30 September 3.40–4.30pm Tickets £6 The Show: Get your best lyrics at the ready for a quick lesson in rap with...
