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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.

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Family Fun: Harrogate Book Trail
1st October 2023 9:00am to 31st December 2023 4:00pm
Organiser:
Harrogate International Festivals
Address:

Pinewoods, Harrogate 

Description:

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.

Games afternoons
6th November 2023 12:00pm to 18th December 2023 2:00pm
Organiser:
Ripon Community House
Address:

Ripon Community House

Description:

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.

IDAS training for North Yorkshire and City of York professionals
9th November 2023 12:00pm to 8th February 2024 12:45pm
Organiser:
IDAS
Address:

Online

Description:

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

Club Matters Workshops - Cost of Living
15th November 2023 1:00pm to 25th January 2024 6:30pm
Organiser:
Club Matters
Address:

Online

Description:

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.

North Pole Post Office
16th November 2023 9:00am to 24th December 2023 3:00pm
Organiser:
Harrogate International Festivals
Address:

32 Cheltenham Parade, Harrogate

Description:

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.

Drop-In – Ask Laura
16th November 2023 10:00am to 23rd January 2024 2:00pm
Organiser:
North Yorkshire Adult Learning
Address:

Ripon Community House

Description:

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

Santa's Grotto
25th November 2023 12:00pm to 24th December 2023 7:00pm
Organiser:
Thorp Perrow
Address:

Thorp Perrow Arboretum, near Bedale.

Description:

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 Advent Walk
1st December 2023 12:00am to 31st December 2023 11:45pm
Organiser:
The Pinewoods Conservation Group
Address:

Pinewoods, Harrogate

Description:

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

THE LOCAL LOTTO Christmas Fayre charity hut
1st December 2023 10:00am to 17th December 2023 4:30pm
Organiser:
THE LOCAL LOTTO
Address:

Harrogate Christmas Fayre in the town centre. The hut is between St Peters Church and Wesley Chapel.

Description:

Visit the charity hut at the Harrogate Christmas Market and support your local community

Knaresborough Christmas Tree Festival
2nd December 2023 10:00am to 23rd December 2023 5:00pm
Organiser:
St John's Church, Knaresborough
Address:

St John's Church, Knaresborough HG5 9AE

Description:

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
 

Good Conversations online volunteer training
6th December 2023 10:00am to 29th January 2024 2:00pm
Organiser:
Linking Lives UK
Address:

Online 

Description:

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. 

 

Cancer Champions - Learn how to spot some of the early signs of cancer
6th December 2023 2:00pm to 31st January 2024 2:30pm
Organiser:
Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance
Address:

Online 

Description:

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

HPH Winter Charity Free Online Seminar
12th December 2023 9:00am to 10:00am
Organiser:
HPH
Address:

Online

Description:

Don’t be a turkey – some taxation pitfalls to avoid!

VAT – basic rules, basic principles
Taxable income/education exemptions
Benefits in Kind
Payroll update.

Christmas Open Day
12th December 2023 10:00am to 3:00pm
Organiser:
Time Together
Address:

Time Together, Unit 10 Provincial Works, Laundry Road, Starbeck HG1 4QE

Description:

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.
 

Christmas Fair and Open Day
13th December 2023 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Organiser:
Jennyruth Workshops
Address:

Unit 5, Red House Farm, Bridge Hewick, Ripon HG4 5AY

Description:

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.

Charitable AI - Where do I start and what do I do after that?
14th December 2023 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Organiser:
Cranfield Trust
Address:

Online 

Description:

Cranfield Trust Free webinar: Essentials to Excellence

Citizens Advice December Cost of Living Briefing
14th December 2023 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Organiser:
Citizens Advice 
Address:

Online 

Description:

The guest speaker is Martin Lewis, Founder and Chair, MoneySavingExpert and the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute.

Help Yorkshire Shine
14th December 2023 4:30pm
Organiser:
Yorkshire Cancer Research
Address:

Yorkshire Cancer Research Centre, Hornbeam Square West, Hornbeam Park, Harrogate, HG2 8PA

Description:

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.  

Christmas Crackers
16th December 2023 2:30pm
Organiser:
Studio 3 Dance Workshop
Address:

Frazer Theatre, Knaresborough

Description:

Performances 16 December 2.30pm and 7.15pm and a special performance on 17 December. 

Oatlands Community Christmas Trail
16th December 2023 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Organiser:
Oatlands Community Group
Address:

Oatlands Community Centre, Mount Street, Harrogate

Description:

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!

Christmas Lunch
19th December 2023 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Organiser:
Knaresborough Wellbeing Hub
Address:

Knaresborough Wellbeing Hub, Stockwell Avenue, Knaresborough

Description:

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

A Christmas Carol
19th December 2023 2:00pm
Organiser:
Cause UK
Address:

Wesley Chapel, 28 Oxford Street Harrogate HG1 1PP

Description:

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.

Carers Resource and Parkinsons UK Respite Drop In Service
21st December 2023 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Organiser:
Carers' Resource
Address:

Granby Nursing Home (Ballroom), Harrogate HG1 4SR

Description:

Free respite session providing professional care for people with Parkinson’s and their carers.
Booking essential.
Contact Jenna: 07593 435959 or jbond@carersresource.org

Knaresborough Christmas Day Dinner
25th December 2023 1:00pm
Organiser:
Bruce Reid
Address:

Two Brothers Restaurant, Knaresborough 

Description:

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 Film Nights
5th January 2024 6:45pm
Organiser:
Darley Memorial Hall
Address:

Darley Memorial Hall, Sheepcote Lane
Darley, HG3 2RP

Description:

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.