What's On?

Events


WHITBY SPA PAVILION www.whitbypavilion.co.uk Whitby Apollo Players: Cinderella 17–22 Jan, 7pm, by Alan P. Frayn, director/musical director Chris Wales, choreography Francoise Russell. Join the Apollo Players for their 50th pantomime production at Whitby Pavilion Theatre!

Whitby Winter Festival: until end Mar 2022, a fantastic range of events have been going on, including Whitby’s first real ice rink (until 2 Jan); we now look forward to the Whitby Literature Festival and Whitby Harbour Heritage Weekend. https://whitbywinterfestival.co.uk

NATIONAL PARK www.northyorkmoors.org.uk
Brigantia’s Bounty: until 16 Jan. Exhibition at the Inspired by... gallery, Danby (weekends only from
4 Jan)
Care and construction of thatched roofs: 15 Jan, Helmsley. Traditional building workshop with Jonathan Botterill.
Talk: ‘The Battle of Byland 1322 - Yorkshire’s Forgotten Conflict’: 21 Jan, 11am–1pm, Sutton Bank NP Centre. Talk by Harry Pearson, amateur historian, followed by soup lunch.
Bird ID Skills: 22 & 23 Jan, The Moors National Park Centre (in preparation for Big Garden Birdwatch). Drop in anytime between 10.30am and 12.30pm.
Big Garden Birdwatch: 29–30 Jan, Join in the RSPB’s annual birdwatching weekend, with bird themed crafts at Sutton Bank. Drop in anytime, 11am–4pm.
Younger Children Activities – until 16 Jan
  • Merry Mouse and the Lost Parcels Trail (ages 3+), The Moors NP Centre, Danby
  • Eleven Adventure (for ages 7+), The Moors NP Centre, Danby
  • Christmas Word Hunt (for ages 7+), The Moors NP Centre, Danby
  • The Big Bank Present Hunt, Sutton Bank NP Centre

HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE www.helmsleyarts.co.uk
Ian Cameron Exhibition: 4 Jan–25 Feb (free exhibition) 
Mindful Photography 5-week project with Rebecca Rowan: 8 Jan–13 Feb, 10am, price £50 Jan 8, 15, 22, 29
& Feb 5, 10–10.40am via Zoom; Sun 13 Feb, 10.30am coffee morning celebration at HAC.
An Evening of Musical Theatre and Comical songs: 14 Jan, 7.30pm
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Fifi la Mer presents ‘A journey into French music from Offenbach to Gainsbourg’: 21 Jan, 7.30pm.

The Snake Davis Band: 29 Jan, 7.30pm

Live Screenings
  • 23 Jan, 3pm – Bolshoi Ballet Jewels
  • 27 Jan, 7pm – National Theatre Live
    ‘Leopoldstadt’ (also at Saltburn Arts Centre and Stephen Joseph Theatre)

SALTBURN ARTS CENTRE
https://saltburnarts.co.uk
Jazz Night with Alligator Gumbo: 7 Jan, 7.30pm. Foot-tapping 1920s-style swing band from Leeds.
Jazz Night with the John Williamson Trio: 4 Feb, 7.30pm. Alex Hitchcock – Tenor Sax; John J. Williamson – Bass; Jay Davis – Drums. Americana influenced by JW’s time in the US plus a selection of jazz standards.

STEPHEN JOSEPH THEATRE www.sjt.uk.com
SJT present Jack and the Beanstalk: filmed and available to watch until 31 January.
Hammonds Saltaire Band: 8 Jan, 7.30pm; 9 Jan, 3pm.
The Greatest Magician: 29 Jan, 7.45pm
‘James Phelan is the most anticipated magician in a generation’ Fringe Magazine
Blackeyed Theatre present: Frankenstein, 9–12 Feb. 

TEESSIDE MUSIC SOCIETY at Stokesley Methodist Church Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/teesside-music- society
• 9 Jan, 3pm: Chanterlands Players (Flute, Oboe & Piano)
• 4–6 Feb: 3rd Stokesley Songfest 
• 6 Feb, 7.15pm: Anna Huntley (Mezzo Soprano) &
tbc (Piano)
• 13 Mar, 7.15pm: Marmen Quartet

GREAT AYTON STRINGS ORCHESTRA Winter programme performances at:
• The Meeting House, Great Ayton: 30 Jan, 3pm • Saltburn Arts Centre: 6 Feb, 3pm
• Trinity Centre, Ormesby: 13 Feb, 3pm 

​Transport

Esk Valley Railway
Full details of services are available on the EVRDC website at: www.eskvalleyrailway.co.uk   
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​​Walking

Helmsley Creativity Trail  Download the trial for free from www.helmsleyarts.co.uk, or call in for a printed copy at Helmsley Arts Centre. The resource has been designed by local artist Poppy Love Oldham. To view more of her work, see www.poppyloveoldham.co.uk

The Helmsley Discovery Trail put together by Visit Helmsley is also available for download from the website. This is an easy terrain walk and follows a circular 1-mile route around Helmsley, providing full directions to each location included within the Creativity Trail.
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​Walks in the North York Moors National Park Choose between walks of under 3 miles, 3 to 7 miles and over 7 miles; some are suitable for mobility scooters, wheelchairs and pushchairs. Download free walking guides from: www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/visiting/enjoy-outdoors/walking/our-walks

Loftus Accord Walking Group Promoting health and well-being, local landscape. heritage and tourism through walking activities in and around Loftus and the Yorkshire coast. https://www.facebook.com/LoftusAWG/


​Teesside Music Society's
​3rd STOKESLEY SONGFEST

4–6  February
Stokesley Methodist Church
(dedicated to the memory of Naomi Haigh) You are very warmly invited to join us for STOKESLEY SONGFEST - our 3rd event! A cross-generational, community weekend event offering an eclectic variety of daytime workshops (with a focus on the voice) for families and all ages. 
Also, three evening concerts.
Whether you believe you can sing or not, singing is an opportunity for coming together as a community. Obviously we will be Covid-aware and respect guidelines and this will be updated nearer the event. You can come and sing and try something new! 
No need to read music for most workshops - just bring your ears and your voice! Fantastic value : Get a day pass (£10) or a weekend pass (£15) and come to any of the 15 sessions and bring up to two children free.  Student/benefit claimants - discount tickets online.
Details of events on our website page link          https://teessidemusicsociety.weebly.com/songfest-2022.html
Buy tickets online       www.ticketsource.co.uk/teesside-music-society
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