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The Open Air Theatre will be transformed with shops, food, and drink as part of the Scarborough Sparkle event, which will take place from Friday, November 29 to Sunday, December 1

Open Air Theatre to host hot food and stalls for Scarborough Sparkle

An Injured Jockeys Fund Christmas Market will take place at Jack Berry House, on Old Malton Road, this Friday (November 22)

An Injured Jockeys Fund Christmas Market will take place at Jack Berry House, on Old Malton Road, this Friday (November 22)

Christmas Markets

Injured Jockeys Fund Christmas Market to raise funds for charity

Last year's St Clement's Festival. Photo Nick Fletcher

Last year's St Clement's Festival. Photo Nick Fletcher

Forge family memories in Malton at the St Clement’s Festival

As of Friday, November 15, a trio of artworks are illuminating St Mary's Church as part of the Scarborough Lights Festival. One of the artworks takes inspiration from John 1:5

As of Friday, November 15, a trio of artworks are illuminating St Mary's Church as part of the Scarborough Lights Festival. One of the artworks takes inspiration from John 1:5

Scarborough Lights Festival

Trio of artworks illuminating St Mary's Church for Lights Festival

Three workshops, including one dedicated to the dressing-up of miniature people, are to take place at AHH Studio Collective in Malton

Three workshops, including one dedicated to the dressing-up of miniature people, are to take place at AHH Studio Collective in Malton

Three family workshops to take place at Malton's AHH Studio Collective

Wolds Restaurant, at Orchard Lodge in Flixton, is celebrating a number of award wins, including a commendation at the Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards

Wolds Restaurant, at Orchard Lodge in Flixton, is celebrating a number of award wins, including a commendation at the Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards

Flixton restaurant Wolds celebrates after success in food awards

The Christmas shop at Newburgh Priory - burial-place of a headless Oliver Cromwell - is set to open its doors on Saturday, November 23

The Christmas shop at Newburgh Priory - burial-place of a headless Oliver Cromwell - is set to open its doors on Saturday, November 23

Newburgh Priory

Rebranded Newburgh Priory to host Christmas shop and activities

A quartet of Christmas dates has been announced at Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café, in Pickering. The special Christmas experiences will feature a miniature railway, festive crafting, and more. Pictured is assistant general manager, Lauren Turnbull

A quartet of Christmas dates has been announced at Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café, in Pickering. The special Christmas experiences will feature a miniature railway, festive crafting, and more. Pictured is assistant general manager, Lauren Turnbull

Miniature railway fun to mark Christmas at Cedarbarn Farm Shop

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway's 'Santa Specials' will depart from a festively lit Pickering Station

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway's 'Santa Specials' will depart from a festively lit Pickering Station

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

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Chance to meet Father Christmas on North Yorkshire Moors Railway rides

Malton's historic Welsey Centre will become a community hub and concert hall.

Malton's historic Welsey Centre will become a community hub and concert hall.

Clubs and societies

Reviving of one of Malton’s best-loved historic buildings

Looking for somewhere to go for a cosy Sunday roast?

Looking for somewhere to go for a cosy Sunday roast?

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'Lovely Sunday lunch' - 2 North Yorkshire pubs among UK's best to visit in autumn

The Feather and Beak has received a Blue Ribbon Award from the Good Food Awards

The Feather and Beak has received a Blue Ribbon Award from the Good Food Awards

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Feather and Beak restaurant in Kirkbymoorside wins Good Food Award

Swinton and District Excelsior Band's performance of Philip Sparke's Saint-Saens Variations won it first place in section four of the Darley Dale Brass Band Contest. The band now seeks a new baritone player

Swinton and District Excelsior Band's performance of Philip Sparke's Saint-Saens Variations won it first place in section four of the Darley Dale Brass Band Contest. The band now seeks a new baritone player

Clubs and societies

Swinton band celebrates contest win and seeks new baritone player

(L-R) Colonel Calverley (Dave Blaker), Solicitor (Chris Gray) & Lady Angela (Helen Cox)photo: Richard Ponter

(L-R) Colonel Calverley (Dave Blaker), Solicitor (Chris Gray) & Lady Angela (Helen Cox)photo: Richard Ponter

'Tuneful, funny and a bit bonkers' - new comic opera comes to Pickering

A collection of handbags, featuring such brands as Michael Kors and LK Bennett, will go on sale at Kirkbymoorside's Memorial Hall this coming Wednesday. The bags had been accumulated by one local resident over 'many years'

A collection of handbags, featuring such brands as Michael Kors and LK Bennett, will go on sale at Kirkbymoorside's Memorial Hall this coming Wednesday. The bags had been accumulated by one local resident over 'many years'

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Woman's extensive handbag collection to go on sale in Memorial Hall

Matthew Bird (left) with members of West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and Brendan Paddison of York St John University (standing behind).

Matthew Bird (left) with members of West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and Brendan Paddison of York St John University (standing behind).

Top York chef and hospitality coach shares tips for success

Perfect Pitch sees a Yorkshire couple's coastal getaway disrupted by two campers who pitch a pop-up tent nearby. The comedy will play at the SJT from 13 to 16 November

Perfect Pitch sees a Yorkshire couple's coastal getaway disrupted by two campers who pitch a pop-up tent nearby. The comedy will play at the SJT from 13 to 16 November

Campers and caravanners to clash as classic comedy returns to SJT

The Baby Killers poster. The poster was created by Forge Film Photography Ltd.

The Baby Killers poster. The poster was created by Forge Film Photography Ltd.

New documentary on 1914 bombardment of seaside towns

Emily-Ann Westoby of Hertons with Florian Poirot

Emily-Ann Westoby of Hertons with Florian Poirot

Top patisserie opens in famous York tourist street

From evocative North Yorkshire nature writing to an evening sampling locally made gin

The annual beer festival at The New Inn, in Cropton, will feature more than 50 beers and ciders. Live bands will play, York's Taylor Made Kitchen will conduct a kitchen takeover, and prizes will even be given for the best fancy dress

The annual beer festival at The New Inn, in Cropton, will feature more than 50 beers and ciders. Live bands will play, York's Taylor Made Kitchen will conduct a kitchen takeover, and prizes will even be given for the best fancy dress

Three-day beer festival to feature live bands, Sunday roasts, and more

Helmsley Walled Garden's Winter Celebration will give visitors the opportunity to take in the seasonal beauty, while sweet treats and mulled apple juice will also be on offer

Helmsley Walled Garden's Winter Celebration will give visitors the opportunity to take in the seasonal beauty, while sweet treats and mulled apple juice will also be on offer

Seasonal beauty and sweet treats at walled garden's Winter Celebration

Aurora at Rosedale

Aurora at Rosedale

Great shots between the rain for Malton Camera Club members

Ryedale Folk Museum's potting shed. Photo Jenna Thomas, Adventures in Yorkshire

Ryedale Folk Museum's potting shed. Photo Jenna Thomas, Adventures in Yorkshire

Ryedale Folk Museum offers a magical Halloween this year

Deputy Mayor of Malton, Councillor Lindsay Burr, Clerk to Malton Town Council, Gail Cook, Mayor of Malton, Councillor Ian Conlan and Harry Scott, aged five at the new pump track.

Deputy Mayor of Malton, Councillor Lindsay Burr, Clerk to Malton Town Council, Gail Cook, Mayor of Malton, Councillor Ian Conlan and Harry Scott, aged five at the new pump track.

Malton pump track officially launched in Rainbow Lane play area

A VisitEngland Gold accolade has been won by Scampston Hall & Walled Garden. A certificate, signed by Lady Victoria Borwick, was presented at a ceremony at the British Motor Museum on Tuesday (October 22)

A VisitEngland Gold accolade has been won by Scampston Hall & Walled Garden. A certificate, signed by Lady Victoria Borwick, was presented at a ceremony at the British Motor Museum on Tuesday (October 22)

Cultural attractions

Scampston Hall achieves 95 per cent score in VisitEngland assessment

Rob Temple with some of his Halloween artwork which will be on show

Rob Temple with some of his Halloween artwork which will be on show

Artist to stage Halloween event at North Yorkshire farm shop

The Polar Express Train Ride is currently running at Wensleydale Railway. Passengers are invited to wear their pyjamas onboard, and will get to take away a golden ticket and a special sleigh bell with them

The Polar Express Train Ride is currently running at Wensleydale Railway. Passengers are invited to wear their pyjamas onboard, and will get to take away a golden ticket and a special sleigh bell with them

Wensleydale Railway

Full steam ahead for Polar Express Train Ride at Wensleydale Railway

The spirit of 'make do and mend' will be channelled into tank egg box workshops at Eden Camp Modern History Museum this October half-term

The spirit of 'make do and mend' will be channelled into tank egg box workshops at Eden Camp Modern History Museum this October half-term

Cultural attractions

Tank-making with egg boxes among Eden Camp half-term activities

The Yorkshire Arboretum hosted a day of fungal fun on October 5, in line with International Fungi Day

The Yorkshire Arboretum hosted a day of fungal fun on October 5, in line with International Fungi Day

Cultural attractions

Mushroom face painting among arboretum's fungal family activities

The team at Scarborough Sports Village are celebrating after Quest rated the facility 'excellent' for service quality

The team at Scarborough Sports Village are celebrating after Quest rated the facility 'excellent' for service quality

Scarborough Sports Village rated 'excellent' for service quality

Scarborough Library is currently hosting the mental health-themed artworks of young patients from Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Scarborough Library is currently hosting the mental health-themed artworks of young patients from Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Youths' mental health artworks on display at Scarborough Library

THE successful Malton St Clement's Festival is to return for a second year next month. Photo Tony Horsfield

THE successful Malton St Clement's Festival is to return for a second year next month. Photo Tony Horsfield

Forging Ahead – the Malton St Clement’s Festival returns for its second year

Internationally renowned brass band celebratory Alan Fernie presented Sarah Woodward, of Kirkbymoorside Town Brass Band, was awarded the Brass Band Conductor Award

Internationally renowned brass band celebratory Alan Fernie presented Sarah Woodward, of Kirkbymoorside Town Brass Band, was awarded the Brass Band Conductor Award

Kirkbymoorside Musical Director recognised at National Awards in London

Fadmoor Community Pub Limited was set up to lead the process to bring the Plough into community ownership

Fadmoor Community Pub Limited was set up to lead the process to bring the Plough into community ownership

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North Yorkshire pub to reopen thanks to hard work of local community

Forestry England Dalby to showcase newly-enhanced stargazing friendly lighting at this year's Dark Skies Fringe Festival. Photo Steve Bell

Forestry England Dalby to showcase newly-enhanced stargazing friendly lighting at this year's Dark Skies Fringe Festival. Photo Steve Bell

Forestry England Dalby to showcase newly-enhanced stargazing friendly lighting

A fire walk fundraiser will take place at Scarborough's Saint Catherine's Hospice on Friday, November 1

A fire walk fundraiser will take place at Scarborough's Saint Catherine's Hospice on Friday, November 1

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Fire walk at 1,236 degrees Fahrenheit to raise funds for hospice

a charity breath work and dip planned for Saturday, October 19, with all proceeds going to help survivors of cancer with the 'Dip4Nip' charity.

a charity breath work and dip planned for Saturday, October 19, with all proceeds going to help survivors of cancer with the 'Dip4Nip' charity.

North Yorkshire open air pool to host charity 'dip' this weekend

An end-of-season plant sale will take place at Helmsley Walled Garden on Friday, October 25

An end-of-season plant sale will take place at Helmsley Walled Garden on Friday, October 25

Helmsley Walled Garden gears up for end-of-season plant sale

So Thirsty by Rachael Harrison

So Thirsty by Rachael Harrison

Perfect time of year for atmospheric ghost stories and vampiric thriller

Alison Hume MP speak in HoC 09.10.24.

Alison Hume MP speak in HoC 09.10.24.

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Culture Secretary says Scarborough should be centre of cultural ‘renaissance’ in UK

Nunnington Hall will host an Autumn festival this October

Nunnington Hall will host an Autumn festival this October

Autumn festival set to take place at Nunnington Hall

The cafe only received a 1- meaning 'Major Improvement Necessary'

The cafe only received a 1- meaning 'Major Improvement Necessary'

York branch of popular coffee chain scores one for food hygiene

Adam Watson, the new president of Malton & Norton Rotary, has shared his plans for the year

Adam Watson, the new president of Malton & Norton Rotary, has shared his plans for the year

Malton & Norton Rotary's new president shares plans for the year

The Ryedale branch of the Royal Air Forces Association marked its 25th anniversary with a 'Battle of Britain' concert

The Ryedale branch of the Royal Air Forces Association marked its 25th anniversary with a 'Battle of Britain' concert

Royal Air Force (RAF)

Battle of Britain anniversary concert for RAF Association branch

Halloween-themed half-term fun is scheduled at select stations of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Halloween-themed half-term fun is scheduled at select stations of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Full steam ahead for North Yorkshire Moors Railway Halloween fun

Lauren Turnbull of Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café. The Pickering venue will host a Halloween event from October 26 to 31

Lauren Turnbull of Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café. The Pickering venue will host a Halloween event from October 26 to 31

Pickering farm shop and café announces half-term Halloween event

Benoit Blin - Malton Harvest Food Lovers Fest 2024 - (c) Richard Ponter

Benoit Blin - Malton Harvest Food Lovers Fest 2024 - (c) Richard Ponter

The Tastiest October on record at Malton’s Harvest Food Lovers Festival

Martin Stephenson

Martin Stephenson

Set fine for a fantastic autumn

Crow Emporium, an independent book store and publisher, has launched a new illustrative edition of Dracula today in Whitby, the town where part of the novel is set. Picture: Lorne Campbell / Guzelian

Crow Emporium, an independent book store and publisher, has launched a new illustrative edition of Dracula today in Whitby, the town where part of the novel is set. Picture: Lorne Campbell / Guzelian

Artists bring new blood to classic Dracula

The winner of the first prize was Ann Elgie of Ripon, who is seen enjoying herself on play equipment at her local park.

The winner of the first prize was Ann Elgie of Ripon, who is seen enjoying herself on play equipment at her local park.

Winners of photo competition counter stereotypes around old age

Four-legged friends are also welcome at the festival. Photo Phil Davies phildaviesphoto.co.u

Four-legged friends are also welcome at the festival. Photo Phil Davies phildaviesphoto.co.u

Second Food Lovers Festival of the year takes place in Malton

Join Kemps on October 16 for a special evening in conversation with novelist Victoria Hislop at the newly refurbished Wesley Centre

Join Kemps on October 16 for a special evening in conversation with novelist Victoria Hislop at the newly refurbished Wesley Centre

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Brilliant line-up of events as we head into Autumn at Kemps

Dutch Barn Vodka, which Ricky Gervais co-owns, is challenging Yorkshire mixologists to craft a cocktail using the vodka. The winner will receive a £5,000 cash prize, as well as VIP tickets to Ricky Gervais's new tour

Dutch Barn Vodka, which Ricky Gervais co-owns, is challenging Yorkshire mixologists to craft a cocktail using the vodka. The winner will receive a £5,000 cash prize, as well as VIP tickets to Ricky Gervais's new tour

Ricky Gervais mixology challenge to offer cash prize for cocktail