Sunday 28^th April from 10 am, Yorkshire Arboretum at Castle Howard

“WALKIES IN THE WOODS”: YOU’D BE “BARKING” TO MISS IT! (sorry, Ed.)

A special fun-filled fundraising day for the whole family, especially the four-legged members, this event is in aid of the Arboretum and Ryedale Special Families.

Sponsored dog walks from 10 am

Fun dog show 1pm to 4pm

Gift aided entry is £6.00 for adults, £3.00 for 12-16 year olds, and £15.00 for a family ticket (2+2). Under 12’s are free. Food and drink is available from the Arboretum Café, or bring a picnic. Fun Dog Show entry costs £1 per class, payable in the ring on the day (maximum 8 classes per dog). All proceeds from the day will be shared between the Yorkshire Arboretum and Ryedale Special Families.

For more details, and to download a copy of the Dog Walk Sponsor Form, please visit

www.yorkshirearboretum.org  or www.ryedalespecialfamilies.org.uk

MORE INFORMATION HERE: WalkiesintheWoodsPressRelease2013

Enquiries?

Email: [email protected]  or Tel 01653 648598

Tuesday 23rd April, 7:30pm at The Sun Inn, 136 Westgate, Pickering

If you know your Dickens from your Dick Francis then come and test your knowledge at a literary pub quiz to celebrate World Book Night. The Ryedale Book Festival event is on Tuesday 23rd April at 7:30pm at The Sun Inn, 136 Westgate, Pickering, and will be hosted by Malton and Pickering Mercury columnist Howard Croft.  The event is ideal for reading groups or individual book lovers, so if you are feeling competitive or fancy a relaxed drink with friends, come along and join others for a light-hearted and fun evening. Tickets are £10 per team (max 4 people) on the door. For more information go to www.ryedalebookfestival.com or telephone Sarah on 01653 690596.