If you are looking for regular activities and sessions please visit our Where To Turn Directory
Please check that an event is still planned to take place before travelling, as we may not have been made aware of the latest information by the event organiser.
Pinewoods, Harrogate
Throughout October – December in the The Pinewoods, Harrogate
The trail starts at the War Memorial, from the Valley Gardens.
Free for all the family; no need to book, just turn up and have fun finding all 7 hidden codes.
Ripon Community House
Mondays 6 and 27 November, 11 and 18 December, 12-2pm
Games will be available to play. Everyone is welcome to go along for a chat and meet new people. £3 includes soup & a roll, tea and coffee.

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IDAS monthly rural reviews are free 40-minute online sessions that will focus on domestic abuse rurally and other intersections:

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North Yorkshire Sport are part of a regional group looking to support clubs and community settings with information on finances, raising funds etc to help with the cost of living challenges.

32 Cheltenham Parade, Harrogate
POST YOUR LETTER TO FATHER CHRISTMAS
The North Pole Post Office: Harrogate Branch, is opened for business on Thursday 16th November 2023 and will be running until Sunday 24 December at 3.00pm.

Ripon Community House
16 November, 8 December, 23 January, 10am – 2pm

Thorp Perrow Arboretum, near Bedale.
Christmas Magic coming to Thorp Perrow!
Excitemnet is building at Thorp Perrow Arboretum, near Bedale, with Santa due to arrive on Saturday 25th November!

Pinewoods, Harrogate
Twenty four numbered elf doors have been placed throughout the woods to form an advent walk with some additional festive surprises.

Harrogate Christmas Fayre in the town centre. The hut is between St Peters Church and Wesley Chapel.
Visit the charity hut at the Harrogate Christmas Market and support your local community
St John's Church, Knaresborough HG5 9AE
Free entry to enjoy over 70 trees, including an entry from our own HELP Craft Group!
With a café and mulled wine and entertainment on weekends.
Mon – Fri 12noon – 5pm; Sat 10am – 5pm; Sun 12noon – 4pm
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This session provides many benefits to anyone volunteering to host welcoming spaces for the public. Cost: £5.
There are dates available in December and January.

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Humber & North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance free sessions during December and January.

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Don’t be a turkey – some taxation pitfalls to avoid!
VAT – basic rules, basic principles
Taxable income/education exemptions
Benefits in Kind
Payroll update.

Time Together, Unit 10 Provincial Works, Laundry Road, Starbeck HG1 4QE
Pop in any time between 10am-3pm to enjoy mince pies and festive activities and hear about the charity's exciting plans for next year.

Unit 5, Red House Farm, Bridge Hewick, Ripon HG4 5AY
Meet the fantastic team, explore the new extension and buy some unique Christmas gifts. It’s also an opportunity for potential workers and volunteers to look around the workshop.

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Cranfield Trust Free webinar: Essentials to Excellence
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The guest speaker is Martin Lewis, Founder and Chair, MoneySavingExpert and the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute.

Yorkshire Cancer Research Centre, Hornbeam Square West, Hornbeam Park, Harrogate, HG2 8PA
Join this free festive celebration event and enjoy live music, browse the charity’s new boutique-style shop and sample delicious treats from the new cafe.
Frazer Theatre, Knaresborough
Performances 16 December 2.30pm and 7.15pm and a special performance on 17 December.
Oatlands Community Centre, Mount Street, Harrogate
Free community event for all ages. Collect a Christmas Trail map from 4pm, walk the trail then return before 6pm to collect your prize. Hot Dogs, Popcorn, cakes, Hot Chocolate, Mulled Wine, Bar, Stalls & Christmas Fun!
Knaresborough Wellbeing Hub, Stockwell Avenue, Knaresborough
A lovely 3 course festive lunch, fun quiz and raffle for just £15!
Booking essential by calling 01423 862702 or emailing knaresboroughwellbeinghub@brimhamsactive.co.uk

Wesley Chapel, 28 Oxford Street Harrogate HG1 1PP
Performances at 2pm and 7.30pm. A celebrated production of A Christmas Carol, directed by the Tony Award-winning Tim Carroll (Globe/Broadway). Donations to the Harrogate Homeless Project can be made when booking.

Granby Nursing Home (Ballroom), Harrogate HG1 4SR
Free respite session providing professional care for people with Parkinson’s and their carers.
Booking essential.
Contact Jenna: 07593 435959 or jbond@carersresource.org
Two Brothers Restaurant, Knaresborough
A free dinner for anyone in genuine need from the Knaresborough area. A seat at the table so nobody has to be alone on Christmas Day. Meals are also delivered to those who need them.

Darley Memorial Hall, Sheepcote Lane
Darley, HG3 2RP
The Winter Season of Darley Film Nights at the Memorial Hall starts on Friday 5th January, with a perfect way to start the New Year. It sees the return of Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.