Our 2021 events are now finished. The 2022 Festival will run from Sat 28 May to Sat 11 June. Programme details will be available here from the new year - please check back in!
Singing workshop with The Young'uns, kites, drumming - FREE, just turn up!
Venue: Reeth Green
Three days of outdoor workshops & activities, FREE, ideal for families and all in Reeth!
10:00 to 16:00 - Kite-Making Workshops The workshops will run from 10:00 to 16:00 - just turn up at any time between 10:00 and 15:30. All materials and equipment will be provided. Malcolm Goodman (aka The Kiteman) will also be flying some of his own spectacular kites when time and weather allow.
11:00 to 16:30 - Runaway Samba (Drummers) Outstanding drumming group from County Durham will perform throughout the day.
12:00 to 13:30 - The Young’uns Singing Workshop The affable folk trio from Stockton will run a relaxed and completely unscary workshop out on Reeth Green. All are welcome to join in the fun - no experience necessary!
13:30 to 16:00 - Quoits Have a go at this classic outdoor game - suitable for everyone from absolute beginners to seasoned experts!
14:00 to 15:00 - Leyburn Band Lower Wensleydale's prize-winning brass band.
There will be a bucket collection for voluntary donations to Swaledale Festival (registered charity no.1025480)
Adult FREE, Under 25 FREE
Generously supported by Gill Mitchell