What's On
August 2010
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31st July -- 1st August
  Masham Yorkshire Day Markets
Masham Market Place
Special Yorkshire Fayre
Proceeds for Masham Christmas Lights
Contact John Todd 01765 689572
1st August
  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
3rd August
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 August -- 3rd September
  Journeys
The Gallery, Masham. 
An exhibition of new paintings, reflecting on the experiences of two combined journeys.
01765 689554 www.mashamgallery.co.uk
8th August -- 9th August
  Horse Trials
At Thornton Watlass.  Admission free.  Trade stands, tack shops, arts and crafts, face painting.
www.thorntonwatlasshorsetrials.co.uk
8th August
5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
  Golden Oldies World Cricket Festival 2010. Grand Parade of Nations & Welcome Ceremony.
Masham Market Square.
For more details visit www.goldenoldiessports.com
9th August
11:00 AM
  Golden Oldies World Cricket Festival 2010.
Masham Cricket Club.
Southern Relics (New Zealand) Vs. Springwood Royals (Australia)
For more details visit www.goldenoldiessports.com
Finish approximately 4.00 pm
The club will be running a barbecue, bar & refreshments.
Visitors Welcome.
10th August
9:00 AM
  Masham Over 60's
Trip to Carlisle.  Tickets £5 from Mashamshire Community Office
10th August
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
11th August
  Golden Oldies World Cricket Festival 2010.
Masham Cricket Club.
Vagabonds (South Africa) Vs. Central Otago Wanderers (New Zealand)
For more details visit www.goldenoldiessports.com
Finish approximately 4.00 pm
The club will be running a barbecue, bar & refreshments.
Visitors Welcome.
13th August
  Golden Oldies World Cricket Festival 2010.
Masham Cricket Club.
Toronto Lumberjacks (Canada) Vs. Nidderdale Golden Oldies
For more details visit www.goldenoldiessports.com
Finish approximately 4.00 pm
The club will be running a barbecue, bar & refreshments.
Visitors Welcome.
14th August -- 15th August
  Family Activity Days

Swinton Park.  Falconry Displays, Treasure Hunts, Pony Rides, Feeding the Ducks and Visiting the Deer are all on offer at our Family Activity Days in August.  The day will be spent in the parkland overlooking the castle, please bring outdoor clothing and your own picnic and refreshments!  Complimentary tea and coffee for adults served all day.  £5 per person, no charge for children 3yrs or under.

14th August
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
  Traidcraft
Stanhope, Market Place, Masham.
Fairly traded goods include; Tea, Coffee, Chocolate, Breakfast cereals, Dried fruits, Nuts, Rice, Honey, Stationery, Greetings cards, Household products, & many other items.
Stalls include Crafts from around the World.
All are welcome
14th August -- 15th August
10:30 AM
  Yard Sale

33 Silver Street
Furniture Pictures Books Bric a Brac

 

17th August
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
18th August
10:00 AM
  Walk Out Well
Walking for Health.  The group meets on the third Wednesday of each month outside the Community Office.  For further details contact Howard Charles on 01765 689178.
19th August
  Hackfall Volunteers
Hackfall Wood
Volunteers are needed to help with a range of on-site practical tasks.
Please bring suitable clothing/waterproofs, boots/wellies, and packed lunch/drink.
Under 18s welcome if accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Contact Paul Mosley, Hackfall Officer on 0845 2935847 paulmosley@eoodlandtrust.org.uk 
Thursday 19th-path/pond clearance work
21st August
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  St Paul's Healey Garden Party
Stainborough Cottage, Fearby by kind invitation of Pat and Cameron Gough.  Stalls, Tombola, Games, Cream Teas
24th August
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
25th August
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
  Coffee Morning & Plant Stall
Masham Town Hall
Cafetiere of coffee, pot of tea or mug of hot chocolate £1.00
Warm homemade date, fruit, cheese or cherry scone 50p
Ripon rascal 50p
Ripon Community Link & Ripon Walled Garden supports adults with learning difficulties. Come & find out what we do.
25th August
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  Masham Musical Society Social Evening
High Garth, Red Lane, Masham
Courtesy of Mr & Mrs Bell
This is the perfect opportunity for anyone considering joining the society to meet the members in a social setting.
Everyone welcome.
Rehearsals start 1st September 2010 7.30pm Methodist Chapel Hall
No audition necessary.
28th August -- 5th September
  Scarecrow Trail
Well near Bedale.
Join in the fun of a scarecrow trail with the challenge of a £25.00 prize quiz.
Everyone is invited.
29th August
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  Masham to Hackfall Walk
Join the Hackfall Officer on this 8.5mile guided circular walk to discover the beauty and history of Hackfall and the surrounding countryside.  The paths are steep in places and can be very muddy and slippery.  Meet at the Market Cross, Masham Market Place.  Cost £3 per adult under 16's free if accompanied by an adult.  You will need a packed lunch and suitable clothing and walking boots/shoes.  Come along on the day, or book via the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on 01423 712950, email: aonbevents@harrogate.gov.uk
29th August -- 30th August
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  Artison Open Weekend
Artison Arts and Crafts Skills Workshop are holding a launch open weekend.  All welcome.  Complimentary cuppa and cake.
29th August
7:30 PM
  Masham Players Play Reading for our November Production of 'Dong Dong'.
Masham Town Hall
Everyone welcome
Rehearsals start Thursday 1st September & every Sunday & Thursday thereafter
Directors: Ellen Dean & Cathy Boyer
29th August
8:30 PM
  Acoustic Night
The Buck Inn, Thornton Watlass
Everyone welcome especially musicians, singers, whistlers, percussionists...
Free admission
www.buckwatlass.co.uk 01677 422461
30th August
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  Flea Market
Masham Town Hall
Great Variety of Stalls & Delicious Home-made Refreshments.
Admission 50p - Children Free
In aid of Grewelthorpe Church.
30th August
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  Snape Local History Group 25th Anniversary Exhibition
The Old Joiner's Shop (Laurel Grove) Snape
Samples from the previous exhibitions held over the past 25 years.
A lot of interesting information! Loads to see - come & browse!
Also in the village the same afternoon:-
Excellent display of handicrafts by Snape Textiles Group in the Old Joiner's Shop.
Show of plants, produce & flowers in the Village Institute.
Childrens' activities, tombola etc. on the village green.
Plus home made teas in the Methodist Schoolroom.
30th August
7:30 PM
  Bumper Domino Drive
High Ellington Methodist Chapel are holding a Bumper Domino Drive at Fearby Village Hall.  Price £2 supper included.
31st August
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