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Skipton Sheep Day 2016 - Contrary Life

Sheep dancing and duck displays at Skipton Sheep Day

Skipton means ‘sheep town’, so it’s not surprising that the North Yorkshire town holds an annual event celebrating sheep…

Skipton Sheep Day 2016 - Contrary Life

Skipton’s baa-rilliant Sheep Day is back

Skipton Sheep Day returns on Sunday 3rd July with giant sheep puppets, lamb racing, a mini zoo, sheep shearing demonstrations and tasty local food…

Skipton Sheep Day - Contrary Life

Some woolly behaviour in the sheep town

The weather couldn’t have been better for this year’s Skipton Sheep Day. The Skipton Sheep Day is an annual celebration of the town’s namesake (Skipton means sheep town)…

Skipton Sheep Day

The high street comes alive for Skipton Sheep Day

Skipton means ‘sheep town’ and once a year the high street comes alive by bringing the countryside into the town with stalls, crafts and demonstrations…

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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HandleBards hit the pedals again to bring you a summer of outdoor theatre
HandleBards A Midsummer Night's Dream ©Rah Petherbridge Photography

The HandleBards are a Shakespearean troupe who tour by bike. And to celebrate their 10th anniversary, they’re climbing back into the saddle…

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