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May Music Night

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May Music Night – Boyzlife

Calendar Fri 22 May - Fri 22 May 2026
Clock icon16:30 - 22:30
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Proper Yorkshire Fathers Day

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A Proper Yorkshire Fathers Day

Calendar Sun 21 Jun - Sun 21 Jun 2026
Clock icon11:30 - 17:00
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Calendar Wed 05 Aug - Wed 05 Aug 2026
Clock icon12:00 - 18:00
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Imagine A World: Story-led yoga with Jenny Clark

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Imagine A World: Story-led Yoga with Jenny Clark

Calendar Now - Sun 08 Mar 2026
Clock icon11:00 - 14:45
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Rugby Day 2026

Calendar Sat 28 Mar - Sat 28 Mar 2026
Clock icon10:00 - 17:00
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World Coal Carrying Championship

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World Coal Carrying Championships

Calendar Mon 06 Apr - Mon 06 Apr 2026
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Music Night & Beer Festival

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Music Night & Beer Festival

Calendar Fri 17 Jul - Fri 17 Jul 2026
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Season Finale and National Hunt Handover

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Season Finale and National Hunt Handover

Calendar Mon 19 Oct - Mon 19 Oct 2026
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Easter Tuesday Season Opener

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Yorkshire Children’s Charity Raceday

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Pipalong Stakes Raceday

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Summer Soundtrack Family Day

Calendar Sun 26 Jul - Sun 26 Jul 2026
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In The Zone Family Day

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Boccia Social

Calendar Now - Wed 20 May 2026
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National Horseracing College Charity Day

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National Horseracing College Charity Day

Calendar Wed 29 Apr - Wed 29 Apr 2026
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Autumn Afternoon Racing

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Autumn Afternoon Racing

Calendar Thu 17 Sep - Thu 24 Sep 2026
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The Penultimate Meeting

Calendar Mon 05 Oct - Mon 05 Oct 2026
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