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September

MINDFUL MONTH IN THE NATIONAL PARK
Yoga classes, yoga with jogging, sensory nature walk, creative writing, Forest Bathing, Twilight Nature Sounds Safari, stargazing meander,
Painting and drawing . . .
For more information on the Mindful Month programme of events go to www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/mindfulmonth

APPLE PRESSING AND CIDER-MAKING IN THE ESK VALLEY
Moor Sustainable Cider-making workshop – Friday 15 October at Danby Village Hall at 10am with Julian Gaskin from Tees Cider and is an introductory course for beginners, £30 for the course. Please contact Clare on clarechurley@moorsustainable.org.uk to book your place or call/message 07866 235455.

Cider information and sharing session
Following on from the workshop on Friday 15 October at Danby Village Hall, at 3pm we will have a separate session for both participants and other cider makers to bring and share a bottle of cider from the previous year. This will be carried out in a Covid-safe manner and should be a good way to share ideas and tips, promote good practice and bring together home cider-makers from the region. There will be no charge for this session. If you would like to participate, please contact Clare.

The Yorkshire Fossils Festival
Scarborough, 10–12 Sep
A weekend of activities and events for the family, enthusiasts and professionals, on site and online – and most of them free. Based around Scarborough’s Rotunda Museum. https://yorkshirefossilfestival.co.uk

Heritage Open Days at Loftus Town Hall 
Fri 10 Sep, 7.30 pm
Update on current archaeological investigations at Western Europe’s earliest commercial salt-making processing facility near Street Houses by Dr. S. Sherlock.

Sat 11 Sep, 10am–12 noon
John Lord, specialist Flint Knapper, will demonstrate the ancient art of flint knapping. 

Sat 11 Sep, Loftus Town Hall, depart 1pm
Free guided walk to early Neolithic site near Street Houses. Dr. Sherlock will meet us on arrival and inform the group of the current understanding of the beginnings of salt processing in Western Europe. Walkers are requested to wear sturdy boots, bring light refreshments and have waterproof clothing if needed. Lofus Market Place is served by Arriva X4 and 5 buses. No booking needed. For more information phone 01287 641000 or email info@walkingloftusandthenorthyorkshirecoast.com

The Dalesmen Singers' 50th Anniversary Celebrations
Saturday 18 September, Danby Village Hall, 10.30am–5pm.

Tour of the Hydro at Ruswarp
 A tour of the site, in Ruswarp, will start at 2pm on Saturday 18 September. To book a place, email admin@whitbyeskenergy.org.uk or phone 0741 0549 833.

Esk Moors Caring Ltd
Watercolour Art classes will be starting late September, Mondays 7–9pm, once every four weeks, six classes initially. The very talented Kathryn Harrison will be teaching you the basics of watercolour, from sketch to finished piece. Materials can be supplied or you can bring your own. Open to everyone, no age limits apply.
Please email activities@eskmoorscaring.org if you are interested in attending.

Teesside Music Society Season 2021/22
at Stokesley Methodist Church.
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/teesside-music- society. More info: https://teessidemusicsociety.weebly.com
3 Oct, 7.15pm: Brodsky Quartet
7 Nov, 7.15pm: Villiers Quartet
5 Dec, 3pm: Christine Zerafa & Friends
(Piano Quartet)
9 Jan, 3pm: Chanterlands Players
(Flute, Oboe & Piano)
6 Feb, 7.15pm: Anna Huntley (Mezzo Soprano) & tbc (Piano)
13 Mar, 7.15pm: Marmen Quartet
5/6 Feb 2022: 3rd Songfest

Broadwood Piano National Clavichord Tour 2021
Tour commences at Lythe Village Hall, on Sat & Sun, 9 & 10 October with a debut exhibition of newly built clavichords made at Lythe. Also: pianos, music stall with instruments and sheet music for sale; demonstrations; 3pm recital repeated each day – a welcome return of international concert pianist You-Chiung Lin from Taiwan – including specially commissioned works for clavichord. Refreshments available. This is the beginning of a tour that will include the University of York, Chapter House at Lincoln Cathedral and the Royal College of Music, London. More information, phone: 07770 772233.
doors from 7pm, and band from 8pm. We are pleased to retain the services of Chris Parkinson (of Ralph Mctell fame) on keyboards and the band will present an eclectic mixture of my songs – both old and new – plus favourite ‘covers’.
Tickets are £10 available from Phil Udall (07923 245875) and Miles Keith (07971 440939) and via Danby Health Shop (01287 669200) for locals to the area. We also have the assistance of Brian Sturrock in Newby (07732 254919). BYO refreshments. I do hope that you may be able to join us and look forward to meeting again.

COLiN HOLT BAND  will be playing two consecutive dates at the end of October, at Newby Village Hall on Friday 22 October and Danby Village Hall on Saturday 23 October, with doors from 7pm, and band from 8pm. We are pleased to retain the services of Chris Parkinson (of Ralph Mctell fame) on keyboards and the band will present an eclectic mixture of my songs – both old and new – plus favourite ‘covers’.Tickets are £10 available from Phil Udall (07923 245875) and Miles Keith (07971 440939) and via Danby Health Shop (01287 669200) for locals to the area. We also have the assistance of Brian Sturrock in Newby (07732 254919). BYO refreshments. 
More Events
4 Sep–4 Oct: Responses to Nature, Inspired by... gallery, The Moors National Park Centre, Danby. Lynne Porter’s expressive use of bold colour in her paintings, and Jacqui Riding’s mixed-media layerings, both capture the energy of the landscape and a sense of place. Jenny Morten creates beautiful ceramic vessels that demonstrate the power of natural forces. Open daily: 10am to 5pm.
10–19 Sep: Heritage Open Days
www.heritageopendays.org.uk
11–12 Sep: Diesel Weekend, North Yorkshire Moors Railway www.nymr.co.uk
18 Sep–14 Nov: ‘In the Open’, an open art exhibition, Ryedale Folk Museum. Over 200 entries were submitted; the selection panel includes photographer Joe Cornish, painter Kane Cunningham and ceramic artist Layla Khoo.
23–26 Sep: Annual Steam Gala, North Yorkshire Moors Railway (with additional events at Pickering, Goathland and Levisham) www.nymr.co.uk
24–25 Sep: Trackrod Rally Yorkshire, Cropton, Dalby and Langdale forests (NB: walk and cycle trails in Dalby will be closed)
23–24 Oct, from 10am: Apple Weekend, Helmsley Walled Garden https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk
25–26 Sep: Festival of Thrift, Kirkleatham www.festivalofthrift.co.uk 

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​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
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