Ey ‘up Amy!
October's arrived, and it's not messing about. Storm Amy's due to sweep through on Friday and Saturday, so batten down the hatches if you need to. But by Tuesday night, if the clouds clear, there's a Harvest Supermoon worth looking up for, the first supermoon of 2025.
Whether you're out chasing moonlight, sheltering from the storm, or simply enjoying the beauty of autumn from your window, remember: the best stories unfold when we step away from our screens and immerse ourselves in the season.
What's On This Week:
3rd to 9th October
North Yorkshire
Apple Day, Ripon Walled Garden
Sat 4th Oct
Celebrate the season with apple pressing, orchard tours, and family activities in the beautiful walled gardens.
👉 More infoGhosts in the Garden, Treasurer’s House, York –
From Sat 4th Oct
Step into York’s most haunted garden after dark, where history and ghostly tales come alive.
👉 More infoSaltburn Vintage Fair
Sat 4th Oct
Browse vintage treasures, retro fashion and collectables by the sea at Saltburn.
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East Yorkshire
Tudors, Towers and Trenches: Discover Tudor Hull – Hull & East Riding Museum
Sat 4th Oct
A drop-in event exploring Henry VIII’s South Blockhouse, Tudor-era architecture and local history.
👉 More infoBeverley Open Studios
Sat 4th & Sun 5th Oct
Over 40 local artists and galleries open their doors, making it a good match for your arts/heritage theme.
👉 More infoGolden Hour at RSPB Bempton Cliffs
Tue 7th Oct
A guided walk to soak in the cliffs at sunset. Spot wildlife and enjoy the landscape bathed in soft evening light.
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South Yorkshire
Radiohead X Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, Sheffield
Thu 2nd Oct
Classic silent film Nosferatu reimagined with the haunting sounds of Radiohead’s Kid A and Amnesiac.
👉 More infoSensoria Festival, Sheffield
Fri 2nd to Mon 5th Oct
A city-wide celebration of music, film, and digital art, with performances and installations across Sheffield.
👉 More infoAlfred Denny Museum Tours, Sheffield
Sat 4th Oct
Step inside the University of Sheffield’s fascinating natural history museum on a rare guided tour.
👉 More infoSheffield: City of Ghosts? Talk by Adrian Finney
Mon 6th Oct
Explore Sheffield’s supernatural side in this evening talk by local ghost historian Adrian Finney.
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West Yorkshire
Moon Festival, Leeds
Sat 4th Oct
Celebrate East Asian culture with lanterns, mooncakes, storytelling and performances in Leeds city centre.
👉 More infoRevealing the Secrets to Painting Loose in Acrylic, Huddersfield
Sat 4th Oct
Join artist Paul Talbot-Greave for a hands-on workshop exploring expressive techniques in acrylic painting.
👉 More infoLeeds Wellington Place Market
Wed 8th Oct
A bustling city market with artisan food, gifts, and fresh produce.
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Get Off T' Internet...
National Poetry Day
It's National Poetry Day, and Yorkshire's given the world more than its fair share of poets - Ted Hughes, Simon Armitage, the Brontës, W.H. Auden. What's your favourite poem about Yorkshire, or by a Yorkshire writer?
Here's one of mine by John Hartley, the Halifax clockmaker and dialect poet who captured everyday Yorkshire life in the 1800s:
Come, Away wi’ Me!
by John Hartley
Come, away wi’ me, lass,
Where t’ wild flowers grow,
Where t’ sunshine smiles brightest,
An’ warm breezes blow.
We’ll wander through valleys,
Where t’ brook runs so clear,
An’ all cares ‘at oppress us
Shall vanish i’ th’ air.
John Hartley (1839–1915)
What's your favourite Yorkshire poem? Hit reply and tell me - I'll share the best in next week's edition.
Final Brew
That’s all for this week. If you have an event or activity you’d like me to share, drop me an email or connect on Instagram or Bluesky.
Off on a Yorkshire adventure this weekend? Tag us in your photos using #YorkshireUnscrolled and let’s showcase the wonderful people, places, and quirks of this grand county!
Until next week, enjoy the weekend and keep Yorkshire Unscrolled!