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DECEMBER - 2009
Dickensian
Christmas Fair 2009
5th, 12th and 19th of December
10am - 5pm
(Click here for photographs of The Dickensian 2008 )
The Grassington Dickensian Fair December 2009 . Offering an old fashioned traditional Christmas market and all-day entertainment, the festival is one of the annual highlights for this attractive Dales village.
As the festival is so popular, arriving by public transport is a better idea, with regular services running from both Ilkley and Skipton railway stations. Service 72 runs hourly from Skipton station, and service 74 operates every two hours from Ilkley station. Both are operated by Pride of the Dales.
North Yorkshire Police will be enforcing Parking restrictions throughout the village.
Please use the car park which is clearly signposted. Located at TARMAC SWINDEN QUARRY, B6265 at Cracoe.
There is no access to MAIN STREET, GARRS LANE for the duration of each days event. ( NO PARKING IN THE FOLLOWING CAR PARKS - THE SQUARE, MAIN STREET, TOWN HALL, COLVEND PAY AND DISPLAY )
Coach drivers are advised to contact the organisers prior to arrival.
Further Info' tel/fax - 0845 0942819
E-mail dickensian@grassington.uk.com info@grassington.uk.com
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EVENTS FOR 2010 !! ( dates will be confirmed in January 2010 )
APRIL -
Three Peaks Fell Race -
24 mile fell race over the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, Ingleborough.
Further information can be obtained by telephone - 01423 711372
or via e-mail bspeight@talktalk.net
website - www.threepeaksrace.org.uk
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MAY -
Malhamdale Meander -
The Malhamdale Meander is a long distance walk that takes place once a year in and around Malham in the Yorkshire Dales.
A circular 23 mile route from Kirkby Malham Parish Hall, GR 896610
Taking in Malham Tarn, Gordale Scar, Parsons Pulpit and splendid views of Malhamdale.
Start 8.30am. Runners Start at 9.30am.
Entry £8 including hot meal, badge and certificate. Under 16's and over 65's £5, Limit 250, No dogs.
Further information and pictures go to www.malhamdale.com/meander.htm
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48th Fellsman-
The Fellsman is a 60 mile high level traverse over very hard rugged moorland.
From Ingleton to Threshfield in the Yorkshire Dales.
Most of the route is over privately owned land, the use of which is secured by the organisers for the weekend only.
This being the case the route does not follow well defined footpaths .
The entrants navigational skills with a map and compass are tested as well the their physical fitness.
Because of this only fit and experienced walkers should enter.
Further Information can be found at www.fellsman.org.uk
e-mail hike@fellsman.org.uk
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Malham Olympic Safari Trail -
Theme for 2010 ?????
A great day out for the whole family.Malham Safari all around Malham and you are invited to come and join in the fun.
£1 safari trail quiz sheet. For Further information go to www.malhamdale.com/safari.htm
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JUNE -
Grassington Festival 2010
The Box Office will then re-open for all events (including field events) in April 2010 for patrons only and May 2010 for general public booking.
To purchase tickets, patronage information or to be put on the mailing list contact:
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Box Office, Grassington Festival, Grassington, North Yorkshire BD23 5AA
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Telephone: 01756 752691
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Online www.grassington-festival.org.uk
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In person: at The Festival Box Office,
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The Town Hall, Main Street, Grassington.
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And at the Yorkshire Dales National Park Centre, Hebden Road, Grassington
Further information can be found on the website -
www.grassington-festival.org.uk
or by e-mail to boxoffice@grassington-festival.org.uk
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Heart Research UK Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge
The challenge is to complete an arduous 25-26 mile walk in less than 12 hours.
Taking in the three peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, Ingleborough.
Walkers must register in advance and be fully fit.
Tel- 0113 234 74 74
info@heartresearch.org.uk www.heartresearch.org.uk
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Buckden Village Gala -
Buckden - 12;30 - 4;30pm
Sheep show, fell race, childrens activities, refreshments. FREE EVENT !
Tel - 01943 817681
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Broughton Game Show -
Held in the grounds of Broughton Hall, the home of the Tempest family.
This is a tradtional country game fair which attracts competitors and visitors from all over the UK.
Enjoy a good day out and at the same time support the voluntary rescue teams that provide assistance to people and animals in need in the southern part of the Yorkshire Dales:
Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association and The Cave Rescue Organisation
Further information including details of all attractions can be found at www.broughtongameshow.co.uk
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JULY
HEARTS FIRST - YORKSHIRE THREE PEAKS CHALLENGE
Scenic 25 nile circular walk ( or run !! ) taking in Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside.
Admission £15. Get sponsored, get registered, get active to help us keep hearts beating !!!!!
tel - 0800 085 2280
northevents@bhf.org.uk www.bhf.org.uk/events
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Gargrave Sheep Dog Trials.
Further information can be found on the show web site - www.gargraveshow.org.uk
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AUGUST
Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival -
£1 admission for adult trail and 50p for childrens trail.
tel - 01756 760887
kwellscarecrows@aol.com www.kettlewell.info
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Arncliffe Gala and Fell Race -
Arnclife or Ammerdale as it was once known holds this event on the village green. Arncliffe village was once host to ITV's Emmerdale Farm, is famous The Falcon Inn. Its frontage was used as the original Woolpack Inn Emmerdale.
The fell race attracts runners from across the country and is over a distance of 1.8 miles ascending to a height of 443ft
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107th Gargrave Show -
On the ''lawns'' in front of the impressive Eshton Hall. A traditional Country Show
Tug - of - War Competition, Malhamdale Falconry Displays ,Mounted Fancy Dress Competition, Childrens Sports, Fell Races, Pendle Forest & Craven Hunt Hounds, The Grand Parade including Vintage Vehicles, The Famous Gargrave Show Terrier Race.
Further information can be found on the show web site - www.gargraveshow.org.uk
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Burnsall Feast and Sports - 
For Further Information and entry forms for 2009 please contact ;-
J.D. Maxfield,
Kings Farm,
Hartlington,
Skipton,
BD23 5EE
Email: jamesmaxfield@rigby-wire.co.uk
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Malham Show -
Held in the shadow of Malham Cove. Traditional country agricultural show. Admission £6, under 16's FREE !
Telephone - 01729 - 830445
www.malhamdale.com/showfellrace.htm
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Halton Gill Sports and Fell Races -
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( Bank Holiday Monday )
Hebden Sports and Fell Races -
Traditional village Sports day and Fell Races. The Fell Race is over a distance of 1.5 miles and ascends to a height of 300ft
For More information please visit www.hebden.org
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SEPTEMBER
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The Kilnsey Show 
