The third North York Moors Chamber Music Festival runs from 15 to 27 Aug 2011. This year’s theme is “Paths to Russia” and each concert will include works from Russia. Renowned cellist Jamie Walton and friends will be playing music in beautiful churches in Egton Bridge, Wykeham, Lythe, Danby, Guisborough, Sneaton Castle, Fylingdales and Whitby. The Lastingham concert sold out some time ago and others are already well-subscribed. Ticket prices are modest (£8/£6). August is a great time to cross the moors, with the heather in full bloom.

Interviews with festival musicians and music can be heard on Radio 3 ‘In Tune’ on Thursday 11th August, at 4.45pm. Musicians include Jamie Walton, Min-Jin Kym, Caroline Henbest, Daniel Grimwood and Guy Johnston. 
Furthermore, Radio York are going to be broadcasting an interview to promote the festival on their Sunday Mid-Morning programme (14th August).

See a recent article in the Malton Gazette and Herald:

For full details and booking, follow either of these links:

http://jamiewalton.com/festival/

Slingsby railway station in 1905 

Three new pages have been added to the website this week covering topics from history to the weather.

First of all we have the Slingsby railway history page that provides a fascinating insight into the rise and fall of the Ryedale railway; a line that included stations at Slingsby, Hovingham and Ampleforth. Although the railway closed in 1964, its influence can still clearly be seen on the surrounding countryside. As well as being a good read, the page also features some great photographs from a time when Slingsby echoed to the sound of the railway.

Speaking of travel. A page has also been added for the bus service in Slingsby. A downloadable PDF timetable link for Stephenson’s 194 service can be found there along with information supplied by our next due bus display. So far the information only covers bus stops in Slingsby but Fryton will be added very soon.

Finally, a local weather page has been added to the site with a five day local forecast supplied by the Met office. We have weather forecasts for Malton, York and other nearby locations along the coast but there is also an option to do a custom weather forecast search for any UK location, near or far.