What's On
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1st April
7:00 PM
  A Ladies Food & Beer Evening
Black Sheep Brewery
A chance to taste 7 different beers matched with delicious local produce. With guidance provided by Annabel Smith - the only Official female beer taster in the UK - & the Black Sheep Brewing Team.
To book your place at this fantastic event please call Ashleigh or Jess on 01765 689227 only £10.00 per ticket.
www.blacksheepbrewery.co.uk National Cask Ale Week 29th March - 5th April 2010
2nd April
  Easter Weekend Services
Masham Methodist Church
2.00pm Walk of Witnesses, starting at the Market Cross.
7.00pm A service of meditation led by Rev. David Richardson.
Everyone welcome.
3rd April
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  Traidcraft Fairtrade Stall

Fairly traded goods include tea, coffee, chocolate, breakfast cereals, dried fruits, gifts and crafts and much more...
Mashamshire Community Office

3rd April -- 5th April
10:35 AM - 5:30 AM
  The Great Easter Egg Hunt
Studfold Explore Discovery & Learn Trail, Studfold Farm, Lofthouse. HG3 5SG 
Come along....have fun! Solve the clues to find the Easter nests. Win an Easter surprise.
Last entry 4.30pm, normal admission fees apply
www.studfoldtrails.co.uk 01423 755228
4th April
  Easter Weekend Services
Masham Methodist Church
10.30am Service osf celebration led by Steve Laugher.
12.15pm United service at the Market Cross
Everyone welcome.
4th April
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Bird Watching Challenge-Nosterfield Quarry
See how many and what species of bird you can spot on your walk around the restored part of the quarry.  There will also be Easter themed arts and crafts available.  Drop in at the visitor centre.
5th April
9:30 AM - 12:00 AM
  Easter Activities : Own a Pony Morning
Masham Riding Centre
Meet your pony, Groom your pony, Tack up your pony, Ride your pony on a trek, Un-tack your pony, Clean your pony's bridle, Help feed your pony, Help turn out your pony.
Children under the age of 7 must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
Cost £25.00
Book now to avoid disappointment. Pay a small deposit to secure your booking.
For more information call 01765 689636/689241
5th April
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  Grewelthorpe Sports & Social Association Easter Flea Market
Masham Town Hall
Crafts, Antiques, Gifts, Cakes, Plants, Tombola
Refreshments available all day; Tea & coffee, bacon rolls (am), sandwiches, home made cakes
Admission 50p
5th April
10:00 AM - 12:30 AM
  Coffee Morning & Garage Sale.

2 Westhome Road Masham.
There will be ; Cake stall, Raffle, Garage sale, Coffee, Tea & light refreshments.  
Gemma Lodge, Margaret Boshier, Kate & David Cleeves are going to Uganda in August to spend 2 weeks with Ros & Bob Arnold, to see how the Bungokho Rural Development Project is helping to change the lives of those in the local community. They are funding the trip themselves, but are keen to take a financial gift with them when they visit.  
Any donation to the cake stall, raffle or garage sale will be most welcome.
Contact Gemma Lodge 01765 688425

5th April
7:30 PM
  High Ellington Methodist Chapel Bumper Domino Drive
Fearby Village Hall
Price £2.00 Supper included.
6th April
7:30 AM
  Vacation Chamber Orchestra Four Seasons Concert

Memorial Institute Lofthouse HG3 5SA
Dales Chamber Orchester
Vivaldi "The Four Seasons"
Astor Piazzolla "4 Seasons" David Routledge as soloist.
Adults £10.00 (Under 18s free) 
Tickets available from Lofthouse Village Shop & Pateley Bridge TIC or by telephone 07974 698264, or at the door.

6th April
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
  Weekly Domino Drive
Masham Sports Association
Every Tuesday in Sports Pavillion
Tea, biscuits and raffle.
All welcome, entry £2.00
6th April
7:30 PM
  Masham Photographic Club
Harrogate in Pictures presented by Richard Jemison.  We have seen Whitby 199 and Tees Way 199.  This time Richard Jemison makes a welcome return to show us the photos for his latest book on Harrogate.  Non members welcome.  £3.  Kings Head Conference Room.
7th April
10:00 AM
  Wildflower Meadows - Nosterfield Quarry
Come along for an informative talk and learn how to create a wildflower meadow in your own back garden.  Meet in the visitor centre at 10.00am - Booking Essential.
8th April
  Art Course - Towards Abstraction
Masham Methodist Church Hall
Tutor: Ian Scott-Massie
Although the concept of abstraction has been with us for nearly 150 years it is little understood by many of us. Learn how it offers liberation, allows expression, and helps you play to your strengths through colour, form & texture.
Materials provided. Lunch provided
£40.00 For bookings contact The gallery, Masham. 01765 689554 www.mashamgallery.co.uk
8th April
7:30 AM
  Vacation Chamber Orchestra Four Seasons Concert

Saint Andrew's Church, Aysgarth DL8 3SR
Dales Chamber Orchester
Vivaldi "The Four Seasons"
Astor Piazzolla "4 Seasons" David Routledge as soloist.
Adults £10.00 Children £5.00 
Tickets available from Aysgarth National Park Centre & Leyburn TIC or by telephone 07974 698264, or at the door.

9th April
11:00 AM
  Easter Activities : Easter Egg Hunt
Masham Riding Centre 
Approximately 1 hour trek to find the hidden Easter eggs.  
Children under the age of 7 must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
Cost £20.00
Book now to avoid disappointment. Pay a small deposit to secure your booking.
For more information call 01765 689636/689241
11th April
  Yorkshire Dales Autogras Club
Club track located near Thornborough just off the B6267 3 miles from the A1
Facilities:- Catering & Refreshments, Toilets (Including disabled facilities), Trackside spectating (Including designated disabled area)
Admission:- Adults£6.00, OAP £3.00, Under 16s free with adult. Free parking.
Up to 75 action packed races starting at 10.30am
Meetings subject to weather conditions, please check our website before travelling.
www.ydautograss.com
11th April
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  British Red Cross Swinton Open Gardens
Gardens are signposted from Masham. Swinton is 1 mile from Masham, past the Golf course, turn right up the hill.
Teas available.
www.redcross.org.uk/opengardens
12th April
9:30 AM - 12:00 AM
  Easter Activities : Own a Pony Morning
Masham Riding Centre
Meet your pony, Groom your pony, Tack up your pony, Ride your pony on a trek, Un-tack your pony, Clean your pony's bridle, Help feed your pony, Help turn out your pony.
Children under the age of 7 must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
Cost £25.00
Book now to avoid disappointment. Pay a small deposit to secure your booking.
For more information call 01765 689636/689241
12th April
7:15 PM
  Masham W.I.

Masham Town Hall
Norway - Land of mountains & flowers (slides) - Mrs A Henson
Competition - Floral buttonhole

12th April
7:15 PM
  Masham WI
Norway - Land of Mountains and Flowers.  A talk with slides by Mrs A Henson.  Masham Town Hall.  Competition - A Floral Buttonhole.  Refreshments. All Very Welcome
13th April
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
  Weekly Domino Drive
Masham Sports Association
Every Tuesday in Sports Pavillion
Tea, biscuits and raffle.
All welcome, entry £2.00
13th April
7:30 PM
  Masham Local History Group

Masham Town Hall
Annual General Meeting & Photographs.
The AGM will be held followed by a presentation by Ian Whittaker on more photographs loaned to the History Group

14th April
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  Free Quarry Tour - Nosterfield Quarry
Are you interested in rocks and minerals? Would you like to see how sand and gravel is extracted and processed as well as how restoration takes place after quarrying has ceased?  If so, then join Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and Tarmac staff for a free quarry tour which also includes a visit to the restored lakes.  You might even catch a glimpse of the rare bittern!  Booking is essential.  Telephone 01904 659570.
16th April
  Art Course - Colour & form in Watercolour
Masham Methodist Church Hall
Tutor: Ian Scott-Massie
Suitable for all.
Materials provided. Lunch provided
£40.00 For bookings contact The gallery, Masham. 01765 689554 www.mashamgallery.co.uk
16th April
  Easter Activities : Pony Games
Masham Riding Centre 
Musical Tyres, Ride & lead, Fastest walk & slowest trot.
Rosettes for all 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places in all classes.  
Children under the age of 7 must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
Cost £9.00
Book now to avoid disappointment. Pay a small deposit to secure your booking.
For more information call 01765 689636/689241
17th April
7:30 PM
  Music in Masham

Saint Mary's Church, Masham.
Recital by Jamie Walton - Cello, & Daniel Grimwood - Piano
This well developed & like-minded artistic partnership are making a welcome return to Masham
Program: Chopin Introduction & Polonaise. Schumann Fantasiestucke. Prokofiev Sonata in C. Brahms Sonata in E minor. Britten Sonata in C.
Tickets £10.00 postal or in person from Mashamshire Community Office, 7 Little Market Place, Masham 01765 680200
or £12.00 on the door.   Young: 18 & under free.

20th April
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
  Weekly Domino Drive
Masham Sports Association
Every Tuesday in Sports Pavillion
Tea, biscuits and raffle.
All welcome, entry £2.00
20th April
7:30 PM
  Masham Photographic Club
Members Night presented by Fabian Wilkinson & Mark Eden.  Tonight it is the turn of two of our regular members.  We know they both take stunning photos so look forward to an interesting evening.  Kings Head Conference Room.  Non members welcome £3
21st April
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  French Conversation Level:- Improvers (Term 3)
Masham Town Hall
6 week course
Cost £30.00
For more information call Jo on 01765 690255
21st April
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Masham Kids for Christ
Masham Town Hall
Open to anyone aged 10 to 14
Games, outings, videos, chill out time.
For further details contact Reverend David Richardson 01765 650217
or Reverend David Cleeves 01765 689255
23rd April
  Moroccan Evening

Goods Shed & Cafe, The Old Station, Masham.
Moroccan beef meatballs, Roasted pepper cucumber & tomato salad, Carrot & cumin soup.
Slow cooked lamb tagine & apricots, Roasted chicken Moroccan style, Lightly spiced fish.
Savoury couscous.
Poached spiced pear & orange.
£15.95 Served as a banquet.
To book, please call 01765 689569

23rd April -- 25th April
  Massive Shoe Sale
Masham Town Hall.  Don't Miss Out!
24th April
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  Yorkshire Cancer Research Mashamshire Branch Spring Fair
Masham Town Hall
Cafe; Coffee, Teas, Lunches.
Stalls.
25th April
  Yorkshire Dales Autograss Club
Club track located near Thornborough just off the B6267 3 miles from the A1
Facilities:- Catering & Refreshments, Toilets (Including disabled facilities), Trackside spectating (Including designated disabled area)
Admission:- Adults£6.00, OAP £3.00, Under 16s free with adult. Free parking.
Up to 75 action packed races starting at 10.30am
Meetings subject to weather conditions, please check our website before travelling.
www.ydautograss.com
26th April
7:30 PM
  Mashamshire Gardening Club
Masham Town Hall 
Garth Cottage Herbs
Everyone Welcome, entry £2.00
For details contact: Judi Smith 01765 688565 or Janet Jameson 01765 689098
27th April
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
  Weekly Domino Drive
Masham Sports Association
Every Tuesday in Sports Pavillion
Tea, biscuits and raffle.
All welcome, entry £2.00
27th April
7:30 PM
  Masham Local History Group

Masham Town Hall
History of Hackfall Wood - David Rhodes
David will talk about the history of Hackfall Wood & its connection with William Aislabie

28th April
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Masham Kids for Christ
Masham Town Hall
Open to anyone aged 10 to 14
Games, outings, videos, chill out time.
For further details contact Reverend David Richardson 01765 650217
or Reverend David Cleeves 01765 689255