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Lucky Dip - Food Fair at The Station, 7 Oct

29/9/2023

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This week's Lucky Dip into What's On Richmond has pulled out lots more dips: chutneys, lemon curd, chili jam (and dozens of other jams and conserves), piccalilli... You name it, they'll all be down at The Station on Saturday the 7th, when local artisan food- and drink-makers will display their cheeses, gins, fruit wines and other goodies. (With little tasting samples, we imagine...) Cheese-boards, hampers, candles and cosmetics too, we think.

The Food Fair runs from 10:00 to 16:00, and when you've nibbled your way round, and maybe filled a few little paper bags with some smackerels for Christmas (or maybe just for the drive home) don't forget to visit the heaven-scented Angel's Share bakery and Archer's Ice Cream, just down the platform.  

​The photo? That's a full frame of Swaledale Heather Blend Honey, straight from the hive, dripping with sticky yumptiousness. We're hoping to see it on the Pure Yorkshire Honey stand.

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Limited access to Upper Swaledale

28/9/2023

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Bus services in Swaledale will be affected over the next few weeks by a road closure between Muker and Thwaite. The B6270 road will be closed to all traffic, including pedestrians and cyclists, near Usha Gap for several weeks.

The Little White Bus 
Swaledale Shuttle service 30 will operate between Richmond and Muker at the usual times, but will not serve Thwaite or Keld. The Northern DalesBus 831 will divert via Carperby and Askrigg to Hawes - it won't serve Low Row, Gunnerside, Muker, the Buttertubs Pass or Simonstone. Follow updates at dalesbus.org/news/northern-dalesbus-831

We're puzzled. "Closed to all traffic...for several weeks" sounds bad enough, but North Yorkshire Council's roadworks site currently says "Muker To Thwaite, road closure 28 Sep 08:00 - 23 Nov 17:00" - which would mean Thwaite and Keld will be inaccessible, except from Hawes and Kirkby Stephen, for the best part of two months. Is that right?  Someone please enlighten us.

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Artisan Market this Sunday, 17 Sept

13/9/2023

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The Artisan Market returns to Richmond's Market Place this Sunday. You'll find food, drink, crafts and gifts of all kinds among the dozens of colourful stalls. No mass-produced goods whatsoever; everything is small-scale and locally crafted.

Once you've spend a happy hour browsing and tasting your way round the market, come and visit Richmond Information Centre in the Victorian Market Hall to explore our wide range of maps and guidebooks or simply to get advice. Suitably equipped, you can head off to enjoy the rest of the town's attractions: castle, waterfall, walks,  ancient alleyways and more...

If you're lucky enough to find a parking space in the Market Place itself, you won't need a Parking Disc - parking is free and unlimited. Otherwise, we suggest Nun's Close Pay and Display Car Park, which is a pleasant five-minute walk away. (A flat walk, which is a bit of a rarity in Richmond!)

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Public electric car charging comes to Richmond

8/9/2023

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And about blooming time, you might say. Well, quite. Problem is, there's so much demand on the utility companies that they can't keep up.

Anyway, the good news for visiting EV drivers is that Nun's Close car park in the centre of Richmond now has four lovely new 22 kW chargers. You don't need an app (hooray!) because they will simply work with the tap of your credit/debit card. The price is £0.40 per kWh, which seems pretty reasonable, but don't forget to buy a parking ticket as well!

If 22 kW isn't enough for you, the nearest rapid chargers are at Catterick Garrison, Colburn and Scotch Corner, all three or four miles away. See 'Electric car charging' on our Useful links page. 

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Felony in the Frater - who dunnit?

8/9/2023

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Brother John... In the cloister... With the crucifix..?

Join an English Heritage guide for a tour of Easby Abbey, with an emphasis on mystery, murder and scandal! We'll be exploring the lives of monks, nuns and friars through the vivid imaginations of writers old and new, including Chaucer, Matthew Lewis, Ken Follett - and even the monks themselves.

Tours are at 14:00 on the 8th and 14th of September. They are free, but you do need to reserve your spots: you can learn more and book here.

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Our free guided walks are so popular

7/9/2023

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A few months ago our volunteers began to lead guided tours of up to 10 visitors at a time around the cobbled streets, narrow alleys and grand vistas of our old town. The tours last about 75 minutes and are free.

The experiment has been a great success, and most tours are now full - but by booking ahead you can be sure of a place! 

Walks are at 11:00 on Thursdays and Saturdays. More details and booking info here. See you soon...

PS: if you're coming as a group and want a private tour, we can arrange that too, for a modest price.

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New Local Villages page on Richmond Information Centre website

7/9/2023

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If you're planning to stay in or explore our local villages, do visit the new page on our website!

The Local villages page has links to the websites of every village within five miles of Richmond - and they are fascinating. Who knew that the tiny hamlet of Marske has such an informative site? Or that Scorton (which gave birth to the world's longest-running sporting competition) was also the very first village in Britain to have its own website? 

If we've missed anywhere, let us know at [email protected].
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A Day in the Life of a Monastic Cellarer - 8 and 14 September

5/9/2023

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Do you love to poke around the kitchen and pantry when you  visit a big country house? Do you find them much more 'relatable' than the grand, ornate rooms upstairs? If so, you'll definitely enjoy these free talks and walks round Easby Abbey, as you learn about daily life for Philip the Cellarer in the year 1323...

Philip is a member of a monastic order, so his day is structured around the demands of prayers, meetings in the Chapter House and other religious duties. But as Cellarer he is also responsible for the very practical business of ensuring all the supplies needed for the Abbey to go about its daily life: food, drink, fuel, clothing, utensils, tools, and raw materials needed for repairs. If his brethren or guests are short of anything it’s his fault! He has ‘staff’ to manage and the Abbey’s storage – the cellars – must be kept in the best condition. 


Join a knowledgeable guide for a tour of the Abbey, sharing the challenges of Philip’s daily life, and learning some surprising facts about how the ‘White Canons’ lived.

Tours are at 14:00 on the 8th and 14th of September. They are free, but you do need to reserve your spots: you can learn more and book here.

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Lucky Dip - talk, 16 September: Lost Paths

3/9/2023

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Jack Cornish, Head of Paths at the Ramblers' Association*, has dedicated the last five years to walking the forgotten footpaths of England and Wales.

​This week's Lucky Dip into What's On Richmond  has pulled out an early event in this year's Richmond Walking and Book Festival. At 19:30 on Saturday 16th, at Richmond Town Hall, Jack will give an illustrated talk about his quest and his forthcoming Penguin book. Did you know that by 2026 some 10,000 miles of historic foothpaths and bridleways - 10,000 miles! - stand to be lost? If you value Britain's ancient tracks (think of the local Jagger Lane and of Swaledale's famous Corpse Way) then you need to be there.

Tickets are available for £10 (£5 concessions) at booksandboots.org.

* They want us to call them just The Ramblers. Bah to that!
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