Sunday 31 October 2010

Pantos & Christmas Shows In North Yorkshire In 2010

There are plenty of pantos and Christmas shows in North Yorkshire over the festive season.
" Oh no there isn't, oh yes there is!"
(Sorry couldn't resist a little panto humour!)

Harrogate - Dick Whittington is at Harrogate Theatre from 26 November 2010 to 15 January 2011.

Richmond -Sleeping Beauty runs from 10 December 2010 to 16th January 2011 at Richmond Theatre.

Scarborough - This Christmas the Stephen Joseph Theatre presents Snow Queen and is on from 1st December 2010 to 8th January 2011.

Scarborough - Jack and the Beanstalk at Scarborough Spa Theatre runs from 9th December 2010 to 1 January 2011.

Scarborough - Snow White and the Seven Dwarves is at the YMCA in Scarborough from 26th December 2010 to 8th January 2011.

York - Cinderella is at the Grand Opera House in York from 10th December 2010 to 2nd January 2011.

York - Mother Goose is at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre between 4th and 11th December 2010.

York - Jack And The Beanstalk is at York Theatre Royal from 9th December 2010 to 29th January 2011.

Yorkshire has so much festive entertainment to offer, as the advert says, "A long weekend in Yorkshire, isn't long enough!" So why not treat yourself to a stay at one of the Valley View Farm Cottages and check out all that Yorkshire has to offer, including a panto.

Why not visit one of the North Yorkshire pantos and treat yourself to a break away at the same time. If you go before Christmas you can get in a spot of Christmas shopping or just get away from it all and if you wait till after Christmas then you can relax after all the excitement of the festive season!

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Saturday 30 October 2010

A Quiet Bonfire Night For You & Your Pets

If you don't like all the noise of the fireworks over Bonfire night and your pets don't either, then why not consider getting away from it all.

Come away with your pet for a quiet time at Old Byland, no loud noises here only peace and quiet awaits both you and your four legged friend/s.

So why not get away from it all with a break away in November and avoid all the noise of Bonfire night with a relaxing and enjoyable stay at Valley View Farm in North Yorkshire.

From 5th November 2010

Form Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 7 nights from the 5th November for £234.

Drey Cottage (Sleeps 4) is available for 7 nights from the 5th November for £385.

Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from 5th November for £437.

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Thursday 28 October 2010

Bonfire Night 2010

Bonfire Night is officially the 5th November and this year Bonfire Night is on a Friday.

Bonfire night usually involves a bonfire and burning a "guy" to represent Guy Fawkes and a firework display.


There are many organised firework displays and bonfire events across Yorkshire so why not take a break here at Valley View Farm and enjoy the bonfire events and firework displays in this area?

Availability From Friday 5th November 2010

Form Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 7 nights from the 5th November for £234.

Drey Cottage (Sleeps 4) is available for 7 nights from the 5th November for £385.

Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from 5th November for £437.

If you would like to book a stay at one of the Valley View Farm holiday cottages then you can book online by clicking on the link or alternatively book over the telephone on 01439 798221.

Wednesday 27 October 2010

7 Night Breaks In North Yorkshire In November 2010

Here are the 7 night breaks for November 2010 for Valley View Farm Cottages here in the beautiful North York Moors.

From 5th November 2010

Form Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 7 nights from the 5th November for £234.

Drey Cottage (Sleeps 4) is available for 7 nights from the 5th November for £385.

Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from 5th November for £437.

From 12th November 2010

Couch Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 7 nights from the 12th November for £260.

Form Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 7 nights from the 12th November for £260.

Formicary Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 7 nights from the 12th November for £260.

Drey Cottage (Sleeps 4) is available for 7 nights from the 12th November for £428.

Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from 12th November for £486.

From 19th November 2010

Couch Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 7 nights from the 19th November for £260.

Form Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 7 nights from the 19th November for £260.

Formicary Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 7 nights from the 19th November for £260.

Drey Cottage (Sleeps 4) is available for 7 nights from the 19th November for £428.

Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from 19th November for £486.

Granary Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from the 19th November for £521.

From 26th November 2010

Couch Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 7 nights from the 26th November for £260.

Form Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 7 nights from the 26th November for £260.

Formicary Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 7 nights from the 26th November for £260.

Drey Cottage (Sleeps 4) is available for 7 nights from the 26th November for £428.

Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from 26th November for £486.

Granary Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from the 26th November for £521.

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Tuesday 26 October 2010

Short Breaks In November 2010

Here are the short breaks Valley View Farm Cottages has available for the month of November, here in the beautiful North York Moors.

From 1st November 2010

Couch Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 3 nights from the 1st November, phone for a price.

Formicary Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 4 nights from the 1st November for £125.

Drey Cottage (Sleeps 4) is available for 4 nights from the 1st November for £205.

From 8th November 2010

Granary Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 4 nights from the 8th November for £281.

From 15th November 2010

Granary Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 4 nights from the 15th November for £313.

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Monday 25 October 2010

Victorian Woodworking Mill Opens Doors 7th November 2010

The sights and sounds of Victorian woodworking machinery will fill Gayle Mill, near Hawes, on a special demonstration day which is being staged for visitors.

On 7th November, visitors will be given an insight into life in a woodworking mill that served the local community for over a century with the chance to see and hear the original 1879 water-powered Victorian woodworking machinery being used. The two special guided tours start at 11am and 2.30pm.

Hawes is approximately 50 miles away from Valley View Farm so why not book a stay here at one of our 4 star holiday cottages in the beautiful village of Old Byland and take a leisurely drive to Hawes and spend the day visiting Gayle Mill's demonstration day, meandering in and out of the pretty shops in Hawes and taking in the beautiful Yorkshire landscape on one of the many walks in and around Hawes.

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Sunday 24 October 2010

Late Deals From 29th October 2010

Here are the late deals for a 7 night break from Friday 29th October 2010. Why not grab a break away in the beautiful North York Moors. The Autumnal scenery is stunning and I can highly recommend walking in the area at this time of year, on a crisp and sunny Autumn day and then back to the cottage with feet up and a hot drink in front of a roaring fire! So why not get away from it all and relax at Valley View Farm Cottages.

From 29th October 2010

Form Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 7 nights from the 29th October for £260.

Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from the 29th October for £388.

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Friday 22 October 2010

WFU Campaign To Ban Sky Lanterns

I have received an email from the Women's Food and Farming Union who wish to highlight the campaign to ban sky lanterns. Sky lanterns are being suggested as alternatives to fireworks, but sky lanterns also have their hazards.

The WFU feel that the Lanterns (also known as Sky Lanterns, Chinese Lanterns or Wish Lanterns) are being launched in an uncontrolled way across the UK causing real damage to livestock, farm and food crops, wildlife, wildlife habitats and buildings

How can you help?
1. If you see any lanterns for sale saying '100% biodegradable' purchase them, they usually cost about £2 each. Open them and if they have wire in them or bamboo or both, please retain all the packaging, and the receipt. Take them immediately to your local Trading Standards Office. Say “These lanterns are described as being 100% biodegradable, yet they contain wire and bamboo. BIS advice is that 100% biodegradable lanterns contain no metal or wires ” You should then advise the officer that Tony Shore from Staffordshire County Council is looking into similar matters. Contact details Tony Shore, email address is: antony.shore@staffordshire.gov.uk or telephone 01785 277875.

2. If you have found any lanterns which contain wire / bamboo or have caused damage to property / crops / animals, photograph (ideally digital images) any damage and the condition of the lantern. If you have any material that can be retrieved, place it carefully in a plastic bag. Ensure all veterinary opinions are documented. Refer the matter to your local trading standards and ask them to refer to Tony Shore (details above).

3. Following your visit to Trading Standards, email the details to Helen Bower on president@wfu.co.uk so that a register can be kept of the situation nationally. If you are unable to email Helen, contact her on 01636 813354.

4. Print off the petition below. If you would like an update on Lantern incidents email president@wfu.co.uk .Get as many signatures as possible and show people the evidence as per attachments to this email. Enlist the help of your friendly corn rep, tanker driver etc on your behalf, in order to collect signatures, all petitions to be sent to Karen Bellis Ty Hir Farm Llandegla Wrexham Flintshire LL11 3AH. You can encourage people to register online at www.ipetitions.com/petition/banchineselanterns. However, a paper petition passed around a meeting can soon gain momentum very quickly.

Petition
Lanterns (also known as Sky Lanterns, Chinese Lanterns or Wish Lanterns) are being launched in an uncontrolled way across the UK causing real damage to livestock, farm and food crops, wildlife, wildlife habitats and buildings.
We, the undersigned, call upon the Welsh Assembly Government and also the UK Government to ban the import, manufacture and sale of these lanterns.

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Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Wednesday 20 October 2010

Late Availability From 1st November 2010

Here is the late availability from 1st November 2010 for Valley View Farm Cottages here in the beautiful North York Moors.

From 1st November 2010

Couch Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 3 nights from the 1st November, phone for a price.

Formicary Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 4 nights from the 1st November for £156.

Drey Cottage (Sleeps 4) is available for 4 nights from the 1st November for £257.

Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 4 nights from 1st November for £292.

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Tuesday 19 October 2010

Countryside Live 23rd - 24th October 2010

Here's a quick reminder for all of you who love the countryside that the "Countryside Live" Show will be on Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th October at the Yorkshire Event Centre, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate.

There is a great line of of events:
  • Horsemanship Masterclasses
  • Xtreme Motorbike Display Team
  • Have a Go: Archery
  • Equine Classes - Ridden and In-hand
  • Bird of Prey Demonstrations
  • Cattle, Sheep & Pigs
  • Pigeons & Poultry
  • The Cookery Theatre
  • Food Marquee
  • Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Show
  • Sausage Sizzle
  • Dog Agility
  • The Country Crafts Pavilion
  • Tug Of War
  • Shopping
We are just a 50 minute drive from the Harrogate showground, so why not combine a trip to Countryside Live with a break away here in the beautiful North York Moors.

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Monday 18 October 2010

Pickering War Weekend October 2011

This weekend saw Pickering War Weekend successfully celebrate it's 18th year! The dates for next year’s Railway in Wartime event are 14, 15 and 16 October 2011. So get organised for next year as it is a popular event and accommodation gets booked up quickly.

Revisit the past and wartime England with the The Pickering War Weekend. Visit Pickering and the surrounding villages to learn about how we used to lived in the 1940’s.
Events taking place in Pickering and on the NYMR include:
  • street parties and displays,
  • special exhibitions at Beck Isle Museum, North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway and the Kirk Theatre.
  • Villages along the Railway line will also be holding events too.
The event begins at noon on Friday when the flag is raised in Pickering and from then on many visitors arrive in period costume, so why not be one of them and join in the fun.

Saturday sees processions in the High Street, military vehicles, singers, bands and 40's style evening dances.

On the Friday and Saturday evenings from 7.30pm -11pm there will be nostalgic dancing and fun to the music of Ava Disco with DJ Lynne (back by popular demand).

The event will include original soundtracks of events that took place during those World War II years and dancing to nostalgic music for swing plus old time favourites such as the valeta, St Bernard Waltz, military two step plus quicksteps and foxtrots.

The railway stations are taken over with Levisham becoming occupied France and Goathland defended by The Home Guard. It is a popular and fun event which is growing each year.

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is just a 30 minute drive from Valley View Farm in Old Byland, so why not stay at one of our 4 star self catering cottages and journey back in time to wartime England and learn how the railways played their part in history.

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Sunday 17 October 2010

Whitby Abbey 28th-39th October Victorian Gothic Nights

I just wanted to let you know about the English Heritage Event - Nights of Victorian Gothic at Whitby Abbey - Thu 28th – Sat 30th October - 5.30pm – 7.00pm & 7.30pm – 9.00pm.

Come and discover the Victorian’s at their gothic best in the floodlit remains of Whitby Abbey.

Witness live action storytelling and also a special night time appearance of a full Victorian gothic funeral procession complete with horse drawn carriage.

With costumed performances of Victorian stories and funeral etiquette each night as well.

On site bar and catering.

In advance £7.50/ £6.50/ £5.50 EH Members in advance £6.00/ £5.00/ £4.00

On the Night £9.50/ £8.50/ £7.50 EH Members on the Night £8.00/ £7.00/ £6.00

Discounted combination day & night tickets also available Combined Day & Night in advance £12.50/ 10.50/ £8.50

Combined Day & Night on the day Ticket £14.50/ £12.50/ £10.50

Pre Booking recommended on 0870 333 1183.

Whitby has so much to offer and is one of my favourite places to visit. Click on this link for more information about Whitby.

Why not make your base one of the Valley View Farm Cottages.

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Saturday 16 October 2010

Holiday Cottage Late Deals For October 2010

Here are the late deals for Valley View Farm Cottages available for the rest of October, here in the beautiful North York Moors.

From 18th October 2010

Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 4 nights from the 18th October for £305, now £244.

Granary Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 4 nights from 18th October for £326, now £261.

From 19th October 2010

Formicary Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 3 nights from the 19th October, phone for a price.

From 22nd October 2010

Couch Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 7 nights from the 22nd October for £347.

Form Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 7 nights from the 22nd October for £347.

From 29th October 2010

Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from the 29th October for £486.

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Friday 15 October 2010

Late Availability From 18th October 2010

Here is the late availability from 18th October 2010 for Valley View Farm Cottages here in the beautiful North York Moors.

From 18th October 2010

Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 4 nights from Monday 18th October for £305, now £244.

Granary Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 4 nights from Monday 18th October for £326, now £261.

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Thursday 14 October 2010

English Heritage Events October 2010

I just wanted to let you know what events are taking place in Yorkshire at English Heritage sites for the rest of October and over the October Half Term.
  • Drill Training & Tactics at Pickering Castle - Sat 16 - Sun 17 October - £3.70/ £3.10/ £1.90/ £9.30, EH Members free.
  • Tour Helmsley Archaeology Store - Wed 20 October - Pre-booking essential call Helmsley TIC 01439 770173, Non Member/Members Free.
  • Medieval Dressing Up & Knights Trail at Helmsley Castle - Sat 23 Oct to Sun 31 October - £4.70/ £4.00/ £2.40/ £11.80, EH Members free.
  • Days of Victorian Gothic at Whitby Abbey - Thu 28 – Sat 30 Oct - £6.00/ £5.00/ £4.00/ £16.00 ; EH Members free.
  • Nights of Victorian Gothic at Whitby Abbey - Thu 28 – Sat 30 Oct - 5.30pm – 7.00pm & 7.30pm – 9.00pm. In advance £7.50/ £6.50/ £5.50 EH Members in advance £6.00/ £5.00/ £4.00 On the Night £9.50/ £8.50/ £7.50 EH Members on the Night £8.00/ £7.00/ £6.00 Discounted combination day & night tickets also available Combined Day & Night in advance £12.50/ 10.50/ £8.50 Combined Day & Night on the day Ticket £14.50/ £12.50/ £10.50 Pre Booking recommended please contact Customer Services on 0870 333 1183.
  • Haunted Halloween – Tales of Fear at Richmond Castle - Fri 29 & Sat 30 Oct - Sessions at 5.30pm, 7.00pm & 8.30pm & 10.00pm. In advance £9.00/ £8.00/ £7.00; EH Members in advance £7.00/ £6.00/ £5.00. On the Night £11.00/ £10.00/ £9.00; EH Members on the night £9.00/ £8.00/ £7.00.
  • Tales of Fear from the Castle at Conisbrough Castle - Sat 30 & Sun 31 October- Storytelling performances begin at 5.30pm, 7.30pm & 9.30pm. Each session last approx 1 hour. In advance: £8 full price/ £6 concessions; In advance EH Members £7 full price / £5 concessions Pre booking is essential, places are limited please phone the site to book on 0870 333 1183.
As you can see there are lots of things to see and do for the rest of October and over the half term period, so why not make your base one of the Valley View Farm cottages.

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Wednesday 13 October 2010

Illuminating York Festival October 2010

The Illuminating York Festival will take place this year each evening from Wednesday 27 - Saturday 30 October between 7.00 - 10.00pm. So come and visit York and see some of the key York landmarks illuminated in wonderful colours!

Valley View Farm cottages are just an hours drive from York, so why not book a stay here in the North York Moors and visit illuminated York!

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Tuesday 12 October 2010

Stained Glass Display York

Just thought I would let you know about the Yorkshire Museum's stained glass display. A beautiful selection of our stained glass is now on display for the first time in years, following the refurbishment of the museum in 2010.

Valley View Farm cottages are just an hours drive from York, so why not book a stay here in the North York Moors and then spend a day in York!

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Monday 11 October 2010

Torch Lit Tours Of York Museums October 2010

Just wanted to let you know that you can take a torch-lit tours of both York Castle Museum and the Yorkshire Museum during the Illuminating York festival at the end of October.

Illuminating York will take place this year each evening from Wednesday 27 - Saturday 30 October between 7.00 - 10.00pm.

Valley View Farm cottages are just an hours drive from York, so why not book a stay here in the North York Moors and visit York and take a Torch Lit tour!

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Sunday 10 October 2010

Free Guided Tour Of York Museum Gardens

Do you enjoy a walk around a garden, if so then why not take the opportunity to have a free guided tour around York's Museum Gardens.

Get an insight into one of York's most popular gardens. The guided tours start at 2pm every Sunday, near the Museum Street gates, with a focus on either the plants and the trees of the gardens (fortnightly from 10 October) or the gardens' history, archaeology and buildings (fortnightly from 17 October).

Valley View Farm cottages are just an hours drive from York, so why not book a stay here in the North York Moors and visit York Museum Gardens!

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Saturday 9 October 2010

York Castle Museum October Half Term

Valley View Farm cottages are just an hours drive from York, so why not book a stay here in the North York Moors and then spend a day in York and journey back in time with the help of the York Castle Museum!

The museum are celebrating the 250th anniversary of "mad" King George III becoming king this half-term, so there are plenty of interesting activies taking place all week.
  • Fans, coffee and warfare - all day, every day, 23 - 31 October
  • Come Dine with Me - 23 and 24 October
  • Table Manners - 23 October
  • What Doesn't Kill You... - 24 October
  • God Save the King! - 25 October
  • Personal Property - 26 October
  • Trading Places - 27 October
  • Napoleon's Briton - 28 October
  • Tea in the Time of Jane Austen - 29 October
  • Under the Surgeon's Knife - 30 October
  • In the Office of the Executioner - 31 October
  • The King 25 October, noon - 1.30pm
  • War - 28 October, noon - 1.30pm
Valley View Farm cottages are just an hours drive from York, so why not book a stay here in the North York Moors and then spend a day in York and travel back in time with the help of York Castle Museum!

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Friday 8 October 2010

Children's Story Illustrations York October Half Term

Do your children enjoy storys and story telling or do they like drawing, if so then they may well enjoy the children's story illustration session called Once Upon a Time...at the York Art Gallery from 28 - 30 October, 11am - 1pm and 2 - 4pm

Inspired by the illustrations in the Little Gallery exhibition, children will draw the pictures for a story or create a collage of a new story involving your favourite characters. For more information visit the York Art Gallery website.

Valley View Farm cottages are just an hours drive from York, so why not book a stay here in the North York Moors and then spend a day in York!

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Thursday 7 October 2010

Half Term Events In York With A Dinosaur Theme

Are your kiddies mad about dinosaurs? If so then why not bring them along to the Yorkshire Museum during half term, where there will be lots of dinosaur themed events taking place throughout the week.

Help make a huge sculpture of the King of the Dinosaurs, the Tyrannosaurus Rex as part of the Big Draw or make your own new type of dinosaur using Super Clay, or invent one using different materials and textures. All inspired by the new gallery, Extinct: A Way of Life.
  • Design a Dinosaur! 23 - 31 October, 10am - 12.30pm, 1.30pm - 4pm
  • Super Clay Dinosaurs 23 - 27 October
  • Colourful or Camouflaged? 28 - 31 October
  • The King of the Dinosaurs 23, 24, 30 and 31 October
Valley View Farm cottages are just an hours drive from York, so why not book a stay here in the North York Moors and then spend a day in York and have a go at some of the wonderful half term activieis that the city has to offer!

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Wednesday 6 October 2010

Fossil Hunting Whitby

Do you fancy some fossil hunting in Whitby? If so then there are two organised trips - one on Monday 11th October 2010 at 10:30am and the second on Sunday 24th October 2010 at 9:30am.

The trips are 3 hours in duration and depart from Grape Lane, Whitby. The trip consists of only 20 people per trip so booking is essential particularly during busy times.

The group will walk up the abbey steps along the cliff top path to a place called Saltwick Bay where the trip organiser will give a talk about how to find fossils and what to look for.

Then the fossil hunt begins with a slowly walk back to Whitby along the foreshore as the tide retreats.

Fossils of some description are always found.

The trip is run by a qualified palaeontologist.

Adults £10
Children £5
Family (2 adults, 2 children) £25
Contact Byron Blessed Tel: 01947 821363 for more details.

Whitby has so much to offer and is one of my favourite places to visit. Click on this link for more information about Whitby.

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Tuesday 5 October 2010

Seed Gathering At Dalby Forest

It's the Seed Gathering Season at Dalby, The Great Yorkshire Forest.

It's a great day out at Dalby Forest with so much to see and do, so why not visit this October and do some seed gathering. Call in at the Visitor Centre for instructions and equipment to collect seed from around the forest.
Free entry
Fri 1 - Sun 31 Oct 2010 10:00 to 16:00

Here at Valley View Farm we are just a 50 minute drive from Dalby Forest. So why not treat yourself to a break away as well as a visit to Dalby Forest.

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Monday 4 October 2010

NYMR & Pickering War Weekend October 2010

For all you railway enthusiasts, don't forget the Railway in wartime weekend from 15th, 16th & 17th October 2010 at Pickering - Levisham - Goathland - Grosmont.

Here's a preview video for the War Weekend, have a watch and get a taste for what to expect.



Find out more at www.nymr.co.uk

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is just a 30 minute drive from Valley View Farm in Old Byland, so why not stay at one of our 4 star self catering cottages and journey back in time to wartime England and learn how the railways played their part in history.

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Saturday 2 October 2010

Art Exhibition Dales Countryside Museum October 2010

Do you enjoy looking at art and sculpture, if so then why not take a trip out to the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes where three artists have teamed up to launch an exhibition called 'Connections'.

The exhibition comprises collages, paintings and sculpture by Laurence Cutting, Ned Hoskins and Dave Ward and runs until 31 October.

If you enjoy art exhibitions then why not take a break and combine a few days away with a visit to the Dales Countryside Museum, there are plenty of things to see and do in the Dales and if you stay with us here at Valley View Farm, then you can also enjoy all that the North York Moors has to offer as well.

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Friday 1 October 2010

Late Availability From 1st October 2010

Here is the late availability for Valley View Farm Cottages from 1st to 7th October 2010.

Form Cottage (Sleeps 2) is available for 7 nights from the 1st October for £282.
Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 7 nights from the 1st October for £509.
Drey Cottage (Sleeps 4) is available for 2 nights from the 1st October, phone for a price.
Granary Cottage (Sleeps 6) is available for 4 nights from 4th October for £326.

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Tel. 01439 798221 or +441439 798221 mailto:sally@valleyviewfarm.com
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