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Alice Fox
Get inspired by the glorious landscape of the Arboretum in this half-day leaf-stitching workshop with artist, Alice Fox.
Cat Weatherill
Performance storyteller Cat Weatherill will take you on a wildly imaginative journey with pirates, prophecies and enormous hedgehogs.
Karin Celestine
Karin will be reading her charming stories and leading a craft activity that is suitable for all the family.
Daniela Nunnari
Tree-themed poetry readings from Ryedale poet Daniela Nunnari and the chance to write your own poem drawing inspiration from the beautiful surroundings
Fiona Stafford
A lyrical tribute to the diversity of trees, their physical beauty, their special characteristics and uses, and their ever-evolving meanings.
Wendy Holden
Meet Wendy and hear about her extensive writing career, latest books and find out about what it was like editing a news column for a celebrity IT girl in the 90s.
Oskar’s Amazing Adventure
The tale of a puppy’s search for friendship in the wilderness of the Alps.
Schools Event: Lauren Child
A chance to listen to Lauren Child talk about her passion for writing and illustration children’s books and to find out more about her books for older readers; Clarice Bean and Ruby Redfort.
Harry the Dirty Dog
Listen to the story of a dirty doggy before decorating your biscuit to devour or take away.
Felix the Railway Cat
Hear the remarkable true tale of a close-knit community and its amazing bond with a very special cat.
Hairy Maclary at Peagreen Pottery
Come and meet Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy and all his crazy canine friends at Peagreen Pottery.
Johnny Tipler
Join car journalist and author Johnny Tipler for a glass of something suitably F1 as he shares his passion for all things fast and four-wheeled!
Tim Hopgood
Join acclaimed author/illustrator Tim Hopgood and his new creation, Doodle Dogs, at the most artistic dog show in town.
Felix Francis
Meet international bestselling author and son of crime writer and National Hunt jockey Dick Francis
Lauren Child
Join multi-award-winning author and artist, Lauren Child, as she introduces her brand new Charlie and Lola picture book.
Adrian Mourby
Award-winning BBC drama producer and travel journalist Adrian Mourby follows his literary heroes around the world, exploring 50 places where great works of literature first saw the light of day.
Andrew Cope
Meet Andrew Cope, author of the best-selling children’s series ‘Spy Dog’, ‘Spy Pups’ & ‘Spy Cat’.
Susie Steiner and Gail Honeyman
Join bestselling authors Gail Honeyman and Susie Steiner to discuss the allure of the difficult protagonist and how to bring them to life.
Rowland White
A spellbinding account of the first flight of the Space Shuttle, one of the great technological developments of the late 20th century.
Schools event – Poetry Day
Ryedale Primary Schools are invited to join our day celebrating the joy of performance poetry in Malton. In the morning the children will enjoy an interactive poetry workshop with Mandy Coe and friends, and in the afternoon they will experience or take part in the Grand Final of the P-Factor 2017.
The Mile Roses and Mandy Coe
Multi instrumental folk music and and prize-winning performance poetry.
Julia Chapman
Meet the author of the Dales Detective mysteries, Date with Death, and Date with Malice.