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The Merchant of Venice
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:06 pm | No Comment
The Merchant of Venice

[ July 18, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Thorpe Perrow Arboretum. Chapterhouse Theatre Co. The Merchant of Venice 7pm Tel: 01677 425323 Thirsk Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01845 522755

Northern Rail Cup and Northern Rail 9s competition
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Northern Rail Cup and Northern Rail 9s competition

[ July 17, 2010 9:00 am to July 18, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Rugby Football League. Blackpool Football Club Stadium. Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

Baldersby Park Family music festival
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Baldersby Park Family music festival

[ July 17, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] www.deershedfestival.com Thirsk Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01845 522755

The Gruffalo
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
The Gruffalo

[ July 27, 2010 9:00 am to July 28, 2010 6:00 pm. ] A magical musical adaptation of the best-selling picture book. The Grand Theatre Church Street, Blackpool www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk 01253 290190

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Abba Mania
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Abba Mania

[ July 29, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Abba Mania. Winter Gardens and Opera HouseChurch Street, Blackpoolwww.blackpoollive.com01253 292029

Back for Good
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Back for Good

[ July 23, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Back for Good. Winter Gardens and Opera HouseChurch Street, Blackpoolwww.blackpoollive.com01253 292029

Lancashire Hot Pots
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Lancashire Hot Pots

[ July 23, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Lancashire Hot Pots. North Pier. Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

Blackpool Obedience Dog Show – Tower Dog Training Club
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Blackpool Obedience Dog Show – Tower Dog Training Club

[ July 25, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] More than 300 entries from all over the UK. Stanley Park Showground, East Park Drive, Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

Rebellion 2010 Punk Festival.
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Rebellion 2010 Punk Festival.

[ August 5, 2010 9:00 am to August 8, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Rebellion 2010 Punk Festival. Winter Gardens and Opera HouseChurch Street, Blackpoolwww.blackpoollive.com01253 292029

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Tall Ships Races 2010
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Tall Ships Races 2010

[ August 7, 2010 9:00 am to August 10, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Hartlepool Tall Ships Races 2010 Thirsk Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01845 522755

Pride & Prejudice
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Pride & Prejudice

[ August 4, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Mount Grace Priory. Chapter House Theatre Co. Pride & Prejudice 7pm Tel: 0844 2491895 Thirsk Tourist Information CentreTel: 01845 522755

Rock Around the Clock
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Rock Around the Clock

[ August 5, 2010 9:00 am to August 8, 2010 6:00 pm. ] A non-stop hit parade of rock ‘n’ roll classics. The Grand Theatre Church Street, Blackpool www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk 01253 290190

Alfresco Food Festival & Falconry Display
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Alfresco Food Festival & Falconry Display

[ July 31, 2010; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Swinton Park, Masham. Alfresco Food Festival & Falconry Display 11-4pm Thirsk Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01845 522755

The Grumbleweeds
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
The Grumbleweeds

[ October 27, 2010 9:00 am to November 1, 2010 6:00 pm. ] The Grumbleweeds, Sundays

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UDO World Street Dance Championships
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
UDO World Street Dance Championships

[ August 27, 2010 9:00 am to August 29, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Annual competition for all ages in all disciplines of street and break dancing. Winter Gardens and Opera HouseChurch Street, Blackpoolwww.blackpoollive.com01253 292029

Tractor Pulling Championships
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Tractor Pulling Championships

[ August 28, 2010 9:00 am to August 29, 2010 6:00 pm. ] European Invitational British Championship Rounds

Champion of Champion Weekend
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Champion of Champion Weekend

[ August 25, 2010 9:00 am to August 26, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Bowling Competition. Waterloo Bowling Green, Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

UDO Live presents Urban night featuring Chipmunk
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
UDO Live presents Urban night featuring Chipmunk

[ August 27, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] UDO Live presents Urban night featuring Chipmunk . Winter Gardens and Opera HouseChurch Street, Blackpoolwww.blackpoollive.com01253 292029

Pride & Prejudice
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Pride & Prejudice

[ August 14, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Fountains Abbey. Chapter House Theatre Co. Pride & Prejudice 7pm Tel: 0844 2491895 Thirsk Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01845 522755

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Antique & Collectors Fair
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Antique & Collectors Fair

[ August 15, 2010; 9:30 am to 3:45 pm. ] Thirsk Town Hall. Antique & Collectors Fair 9.30-3.45pm Tel: 07779342782 Thirsk Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01845 522755

Lytham Proms
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Lytham Proms

[ August 21, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] With the Manchester Camerata and Lesley Garrett

Nocturne Series ( Blackpool Stage)
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Nocturne Series ( Blackpool Stage)

[ August 7, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Night time closed circuit professional cycle raceTown Centre, Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

Blackpool Air Display
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Blackpool Air Display

[ August 8, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Red Arrows, Spitfire, Hurricane, Lancaster, and much more, Beach Between Central and South Piers. Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

Oklahoma!
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Oklahoma!

[ August 10, 2010 9:00 am to August 14, 2010 6:00 pm. ] The barnstorming musical starring . West End legend Marti Webb. The Grand Theatre Church Street, Blackpool www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk 01253 290190

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Pride & Prejudice
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Pride & Prejudice

[ August 13, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Helmsley castle . Chapter House Theatre Co. 7pm Tel: 0844 2491895 Thirsk Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01845 522755

Fylde Folk Festival
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Fylde Folk Festival

[ September 3, 2010 9:00 am to September 5, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Festival of traditional and contemporary folk music, song and dance, Marine Hall, Fleetwood. Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

Ride The Lights
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Ride The Lights

[ August 31, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Enjoy a sneak preview of the 2010 Illuminations on your bike In a traffic free environment. Promenade from Starr Gate to Bispham, Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

Blackpool Illuminations Switch On Ceremony
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Blackpool Illuminations Switch On Ceremony

[ September 3, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Join us as a mystery celebrity flicks the switch to mark the start of the 2010 display. Arena just behind the Coral Island. Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.