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What's on in Barlow

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Arts & Culture

Get Craft! Print Making and Collage

FREE ACTIVITY! No need to book, just turn up! Join artist Helen Brook for this drop-in printmaking workshop inspired by the plants found in monastic gardens. Selby Abbey: The Origin Stories is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to money raised by National Lottery players.

Wed 22 Jul11:30Selby Abbey(4mi)

via Selby Abbey

Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Storytime

Activities include stories, rhymes, singing and colouring-in.

Wed 22 Jul11:30Selby Library(4.1mi)

via Selby LibraryLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Fellowship Group

If you are free on Wednesdays maybe you’d like to try our Fellowship Group? There’s a meeting every Wednesday, except school holidays, at Brayton Church Hall from 2-4pm. You’d be very welcome and we’d love to meet you. We will be taking a break for Christmas from Dec 11 and will restart on January 8, 2025. Look forward to welcoming you in the new year.

Wed 22 Jul14:00The Parish Church of Saint Mary(2.4mi)

via The Parish Church of Saint MaryLocal gem

Community

Little Monkeys

A group for parents and pre-school toddlers with fun and activities. All welcome.

Thu 23 Jul09:15The Parish Church of Saint Mary(2.4mi)

via The Parish Church of Saint MaryLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Craft & Chat

There’s nothing like a personally made gift for Christmas so if you’d like to put your skills to use then join our craft and chat group that meets on Thursday afternoons from 2-4pm. Everyone is welcome so pop into Manor Farm, Chapel Haddlesey, next door to the church.

Thu 23 Jul14:00The Parish Church of Saint Mary(2.4mi)

via The Parish Church of Saint MaryLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Craft Group

A friendly get together to try out different crafts and have a chat. All welcome

Thu 23 Jul14:00The Church of St John the Baptist, Haddlesey(5mi)

via The Church of St John the Baptist, HaddleseyLocal gem

Community

Club Run

We found this gem on Snaith & Cowick Running Club's website. Club Run — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Thu 23 Jul19:00Snaith & Cowick Running Club(4.1mi)

via Snaith & Cowick Running ClubCurated

Community

BALLZ! Bingo - Leeds

Filed under: BALLZ! Bingo - Leeds at Selby Café Choir looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Fri 24 JulSelby Café Choir(4.1mi)

via Selby Café ChoirLocal gem

Live Music

Around £10.00

Abbey Belles Concert

Join us for a musical evening on Friday 24th July 7.30pm Tickets £10.00 to include light refreshments Tel/text

Fri 24 Jul19:30Barlby, All Saints(4.3mi)

via Barlby, All SaintsLocal gem

Dance

Over 30s 80s Daytime Disco

Glow sticks, big screens, giant Rubik’s Cubes and massive 80s tunes. Tickets from the bar or TicketTailor.

Sat 25 JulDrax Sports & Social Club(1.2mi)

via Drax Sports & Social ClubLocal gem

Community

Club Challenge Ride [Red] Helmsley (102 miles)

Club Challenge Ride [Red] Helmsley (102 miles) at Selby Abbey. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Sat 25 Jul09:00Selby Abbey(4mi)

via Selby Abbey

Community

Club Challenge Ride [Green] Helmsley (102 miles)

Club Challenge Ride [Green] Helmsley (102 miles) at Selby Abbey. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Sat 25 Jul09:00Selby Abbey(4mi)

via Selby Abbey

Community

Club Challenge Ride [Amber] Helmsley (102 miles)

We found this gem on Selby Abbey's website. Club Challenge Ride [Amber] Helmsley (102 miles) — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Sat 25 Jul09:00Selby Abbey(4mi)

via Selby Abbey

Community

Local Parkrun Event

Local Parkrun Event — brought to you by Snaith & Cowick Running Club and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Sat 25 Jul09:00Snaith & Cowick Running Club(4.1mi)

via Snaith & Cowick Running ClubCurated

Community

Guided Tour of Selby Abbey

No booking required – just turn up! (Tours, which last about 75 minutes, are free but donations are invited) Meet your guide at 10.30am inside the West Door of Selby Abbey to explore the history of the first monastery to be established in the North of England after the arrival of William the Conqueror in 1066. Wonder at the amazing Romanesque and Gothic architecture and hear how, despite two great fires, the collapse of the central tower and the dissolution of the monasteries in the 16th Century, Selby Abbey has survived as a vibrant place of pilgrimage, events, prayer and worship. Tour dates for 2026: 5th January 17th January 2nd February 14th February 2nd March 21st March 13th April 18th April 11th May 23rd May 8th June 20th June 13th July 25th July 3rd August 15th August 7th September 19th September 5th October 17th October 2nd November 21st November 7th December 19th December Tours are available at other times for groups or individuals by prior arrangement. Contact of****@************rg.uk (website: www.selbyabbey.org.uk) Selby Abbey welcomes visitors daily between 10.00am and 4.00pm (Coffee Shop and Gift Shop open 10.30am to 3.30pm)

Sat 25 Jul11:30Selby Abbey(4mi)

via Selby Abbey

Live Music

Olivia Graham

About the show: Come all ye old souls and dreamers… Step beyond the bounds of the modern age as Celtic bard Olivia Graham beckons you on a journey through time and legend. Discover the ancient heartbeat of the British Isles; from the mystical shores of King Arthur’s Avalon to the desolate highland battlefield at Culloden, Olivia’s haunting original songs and masterful storytelling make for the ultimate time-travel experience. Featuring music from her debut album Faerie Songbook (2025) and brand new EP A Time Called Before, this enchanting evening of story and song is perfect escapism for lovers of history, folklore and fantasy. ___ About the Artist: Hailing from the historic city of York, Olivia Graham is carving out her own unique place in the British folk scene with her contemporary take on the Celtic ‘Bardic’ tradition. Her live performances are designed to engage the imagination of the listener and guide it beyond the bounds of time and reality. She tours the North regularly with her lovingly crafted bardic shows, and her original music can be heard on all major streaming platforms. She has been featured on radio stations across the UK, US and Europe, including BBC Radio and Celtic Music Radio.

Sat 25 Jul20:00Selby Abbey(4mi)

via Selby Abbey

Community

Club Ride [Amber] Carlton Towers (38 miles)

Found this on Selby Abbey's radar. Club Ride [Amber] Carlton Towers (38 miles) — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Sun 26 Jul09:00Selby Abbey(4mi)

via Selby Abbey

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Venues with events near Barlow

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

The Parish Church of Saint Mary2.4 miles away Drax Sports & Social Club1.2 miles away

More about Barlow

North Yorkshire, England

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