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Author Tom Bell gave an insightful talk Sunday evening at the Town Hall about his life in Nepal, enjoyed by around 50 people. Talk organiser Dr Jane McLellan can often be found at the Buck on a Wednesday evening, where the scrabble club meets - new members welcome.
September 21, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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In March 2010, film maker Ased Quyrashi, was taken hostage by the Taliban and held for 165 days of torment and torture. Yesterday he opened the Richmond Festival of Walking and Books at the cricket club. Mayor Clive World bought a signed copy of his book.
September 19, 2026 at 7:24 AM
#richmondsnippets RCC ‘Steadies’ out in the sunshine on a 38 mile ride - new members always welcome and encouraged, fast rides also available - the species went to Osmotherly today, around 58 miles.
August 23, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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More than 40 gathered to hear Dr Catherine Ryan talk about her PhD studying the history of property transactions in Georgian Richmondshire - particularly the surprisingly high percentage of women in transactions when received wisdom said they did not. Thanks to Richmond Museum
August 13, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Paul on drums plus a piper adding a medieval sound to the Food Fair on Sunday
August 3, 2026 at 6:56 AM
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Tracy the Town Crier and Niki the Mayoress under a perfect Tichmond sky on Yorkshire Day, getting all Zumba
August 1, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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Susan Maxwell at the start of her 3 hour Zumba marathon on the marketplace on Yorkshire Day - fundraiser, bring your Lycra, and some cash
August 1, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Meet two women who are driving Richmond Snippets. Mayoress Niki Rutland, who has been great at posting and gathering new posters, with Judy Rees, who thought of the feed, as a way to help connect the people of Richmond’s in real life. Tonight Judy presented to the Town Council. #Richmondsnippets
June 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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The window of the museum in Richmond is a great ‘what’s going on’ place - this lecture will appeal to some, pass it on to someone who might like it
June 19, 2026 at 10:34 PM
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The 2026 Swaledale Festival came to a vibrant close on Saturday 6 June, following 15 days of music, creativity and discovery across the valleys and fells of the northern Dales.

The Swaledale Festival will return next year from 29 May to 12 June 2027.
June 15, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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Mayfest fundraiser at Mr York’s walled garden on Cravengate, with Gill and Paul playing some peaceful medieval live music
June 14, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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The Royal Lancers received the Freedom of Richmond yesterday. A parade was held to celebrate the regiment's long-standing relationship with the town and Catterick Garrison. The honour grants a regiment the right to march through the town with drums beating and colours flying.
June 7, 2026 at 7:57 AM
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The British Army Band Catterick playing at the Royal Lancers parade in Richmond today.
The band is always looking for musical recruits, and can offer musicians an interesting career for those who are happy wearing a uniform.
June 6, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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Meet your Deputy Mayor, Lou Morton at the military parade in Richmond today. As well as running Neeps and Tatties greengrocers , Lou’s civic duties include dressing Dolly, the mannikin in the phone box at the top of the marketplace
June 6, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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Ladies of Midnight played St Mary’s Richmond on Wednesday in the truly amazing Swaledale festival - last day tomorrow, 6 June! Faure’s requiem in St Mary’s in the afternoon - under 25’s for only £3!
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June 5, 2026 at 4:14 PM
The Easby volunteers, three of many, keeping things beautiful- they take it in turns, working as a happy team, on Wednesday mornings. Bernard, on the right here will be happy to meet new volunteers. Give them a friendly greeting next time you pass by and see them toiling away
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June 3, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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Today, in Low Row at 3:30pm Hedevych Van Gent is performing- under 25’s only £3 www.swalefest.org
June 1, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Local artist David Lawrence will be more familiar to you than you realise - David has been commissioned by the Royal Mint many times to design coins, his work will be in your pocket or purse!

He is exhibiting at the Station in June, you will recognise many of his scenes
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May 30, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Local artist David Lawrence will be more familiar to you than you realise - David has been commissioned by the Royal Mint many times to design coins, his work will be in your pocket or purse!

He is exhibiting at the Station in June, you will recognise many of his scenes
May 30, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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Carol at Goosewing Studios in The Station is part of North Yorkshire Open Studios - you can visit over 200 artists in their studios in June
Carol makes Jewellery - often from recycled materials
May 30, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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The two John’s -Challis and Clarke, Friends of St Mary’s bring and buy at 1 Cornforth Hill this morning. All welcome, great coffee, meet new friends
May 30, 2026 at 10:19 AM
A unique arrangement of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at the Influence Church in Richmond last night, world class musicians thanks to Richmondshire Concerts and The Swaledale Festival. More musical, walking and other activities on until June 6th.
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May 28, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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Renowned British composer Sally Beamish came to Swaledale this week to listen to Fenella Humphreys and Martin Roscoe play a piece she composed for them - a rare treat from wwwswalefest.com
See what else is on before it closes for another year - great discounts for under 26’s
May 27, 2026 at 8:56 AM
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Eleanor Grant on Double Bass here in rehearsals, is leading a musical safari at the Georgian Theatre TODAY at 2:30pm
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May 27, 2026 at 8:46 AM
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Rehearsals at Swalefest, live now, preparing for tonight’s performance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons- with a unique arrangement by Fenella Humphreys. Fenella on violin, Valerie Barr on accordian, Delia Stevens on percussion
May 27, 2026 at 8:41 AM