What’s on in the Yorkshire Dales in 2012
This special 11 page diary features some of the fantastic events taking place in 2012, including guided walks, traditional agricultural shows and village galas.
Please contact the individual organiser for more information on the event you are interested in - booking is essential for some activities.
You can also ring or call in at a National Park Centre (see page 5) or Tourist Information Centre (see page 28) where staff will be happy to give you guidance.
For more events across the region, visit
www.yorkshire.com
Dogs are welcome at many events, but please assume they are not permitted unless otherwise stated and always contact the organiser beforehand to avoid disappointment.
Where dogs are allowed they must be fit enough to negotiate stiles and steep ascents, be well-behaved and be kept under close control at all times. Assistance dogs are always welcome.
Disclaimer
The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority cannot be held responsible for any omissions, subsequent changes or revisions that may occur with events information supplied by external agencies.
Readers are STRONGLY ADVISED to contact the event provider to confirm the information given before setting out. All information included is believed to be correct at the time of going to press.
With a host of events at different locations across the National Park, this year’s Flowers of the Dales Festival includes fantastic walks, photography courses, art exhibitions, children’s craft activities and identification courses, all with a wildflower theme.
Other activities linked to wildlflower habitats also feature - look out for fungi, butterfly, bird and bee happenings.
The events are run by a range of organisations including the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, National Trust and Natural England, and the Festival is coordinated by Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust, a charity that works to support the environmental, social and economic well- being of this special area.
Look out for the flower logo here and find the full festival programme at
www.ydmt.org
Listings marked as a ‘National Park Event’ and shown with a green background are organised and run by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority.
Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority events Our guided walks
We are holding around 150 exciting events in the National Park in 2012, from guided walks and talks to demonstrations and craft activities, all led by specialist staff, Dales Volunteers or invited experts. Activities marked by this building block are created especially for children. Our guided walks are marked by a walking boot
• Where events are held off the beaten track we have included a grid reference to help you find the meeting point.
• Bring plenty to drink and a snack, or a packed lunch on full days - and don’t forget a hot drink on cold days.
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Events held at our Dales Countryside Museum are great value for money as many are included in the price of your admission ticket. Choose from Discover and Do activities for all the family, to our Victorian ladies demonstrating domestic work in times gone by, to wildlife talks and traditional craft workshops. Find out more using the contact details on page 14.
Access for all
We are working hard to improve the experience and enjoyment of our events for all, including those with young families, limited mobility and sensory impairments. Contact our National Park Centres to check whether an event listed here is suitable for your needs.
For more specific questions about accessibility in the National Park, call our Access Development Officer on 01969 652363.
All events at the Dales Countryside Museum are fully accessible to wheelchair users.
• Sturdy footwear and waterproofs are required - walk leaders can only accept participants who are appropriately prepared for the conditions.
Give your car a break! Many National Park events can be reached by bus or train. Where possible we have included the postcode or grid reference of the venue or starting point to help you.
For public transport times, visit the journey planner at
www.transportdirect.info or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33. Always check whether a service is running before setting out as timetables may change.
Remember - you can attend many of our events for FREE on production of a valid bus or rail ticket.
Safety
Our event leaders have discretion not to accept participants who are not suitably equipped or whom they consider unable to participate safely.
Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure safety, participants join in at their own risk.
Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at
www.yorkshiredales.org.uk Page 15
• Bring warm clothes including gloves and hat and pack sun protection.
• Don’t forget binoculars if you have them.
• Guided walks cost £3 and are FREE for under 16s unless otherwise stated.
• For your own safety and insurance purposes you may be asked to complete a name and address card when you register for one of our outdoor events. Please hand your completed card to the leader before you start. The information will be treated as strictly confidential.
Booking
Some of our most popular events must be pre-booked and pre-paid to guarantee a place.
For others, places are allocated on the day on a ‘first come, first served’ basis - please turn up early to avoid disappointment. Your safety and enjoyment are very important to us so we have to limit numbers. This means that sometimes we may have to turn people away. Please respect the walk leader’s decision. If you are a group of five or more people always ring ahead.
Remember to bring cash to pay at the start of walks as there’s not always a cash machine around!
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