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The Yorkshire Wolds stretch and arc from the chalk cliffs of Flamborough Head to the banks of the Humber Estuary at Hessle. It is some of the most picturesque and unspoilt landscape in the country - a true hidden gem just waiting to be discovered. From bustling market towns such as Beverley, Driffield, Pocklington and Market Weighton to countless pretty villages with their well-kept village greens, pubs, ponds and churches, the Yorkshire Wolds offer miles of beautiful scenery, peaceful riverside walks, woodlands teaming with wildlife and a gently undulating patchwork quilt of farmland  brimming with crops and wild flowers of every description.

The rolling hills of the Yorkshire Wolds are ideal for discovering by bicycle or walking and the best way to make the most of the area is to follow ‘The Wolds Way’ - a 79 mile unbroken National Trail which captures the unrivalled beauty of the region and takes in many hidden villages well off the beaten track.

Driffield - ‘The Capital of The Wolds’ - is a thriving market town with charming Victorian buildings and shops and is also home to one of the largest agricultural shows in the country. At the western edge of the Wolds is Pocklington, with it’s narrow interesting streets dominated by the splendid 15th century church, and offering lovely walks along the canal, it is an understated, quiet town which is the epitome of the whole region. A visit to Pocklington is not complete without seeing Burnby Hall & Gardens which house Europe’s largest collection of water lillies - over 5,000 different species!

Market Weighton is a 750 year old market town that once regularly held the largest sheep fair in England and was home to William Bradley, ‘The Yorkshire Giant’, who at seven feet nine inches, was the tallest Englishman ever recorded. Market Weighton is in easy reach of many public footpaths and rights of way which pass through the town, including the Yorkshire Wolds Way, The Minster Way and the Humber Way as well as the North Sea Cycle Route.

By far the most popular and most visited town in East Yorkshire is Beverley. This busy market town with it’s chic shops, fine Medieval & Georgian architecture is arguably one of the most beautiful towns in Britain. The famous Beverley Minster was founded in the 8th century and is one of the best examples of a cathedral size Gothic church in Europe. Beverley race course must be one of the most attractive courses in the country, set as it is among the open space of Beverley Westwood, and with attractions such as the city of Hull and the East Yorkshire coast within easy reach, Beverley is both fascinating & memorable and is the perfect base for discovering the beauty of the Yorkshire Wolds.

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Eleanor McEvoy & Edey, Power & Randall
Saturday 9^th February 2008 @ 7.30pm
Pocklington Arts Centre

Irish singer songwriter ELEANOR McEVOY returns to the area for a special concert at Pocklington Arts Centre on Saturday 9 February at 8pm. The popular performer will be joined by EDEY, POWER & RANDALL in a musical experiment see what happens when the musicians share the stage together. The event is being hosted by Beverley Folk Festival as part of their on-going commitment to providing innovative and exciting musical events in the area.

Eleanor McEvoy first shot to prominence when her song ‘A Woman’s Heart’ was used as the title track to one of the largest selling Irish albums of all time.  The song itself became an immediate hit and is now a recognised Irish standard with countless cover versions. Signed to Geffen Records Eleanor toured the world achieving chart success in many countries with the eponymous album ‘Eleanor McEvoy’.  A move from Geffen to Sony Columbia yielded more highly rated albums before she set up her own company from which classics such as ‘Yola’ (Hi-Fi Plus album of the year) ‘Early Hours’ and ‘Out There’ have been released.

Joining her for this special evening are EDEY, POWER & RANDALL -  a stunning band led by the virtuoso guitarist and melodeon player Tim Edey.  Tim has played in the finest of Celtic bands including - Lunasa and The Mike McGoldrick Band;as well as touring with the renowned Irish show ‘Magic Of The Dance’.  At  27 he is regarded by many as one of the finest melodeon/accordion and guitar players of his generation  Alongside Tim will be Brendan Power,  a stunning harmonica player who has recorded with Sting, Van Morrison and Shirley Bassey,  Completing the line-up is  Lucy Randall a first rate percussionist who toured with Seth Lakeman in 2006.

The band recently put on a highly impressive performance on the BBC’s. Later with Jools Holland show.  Any audience left in the hands of these three daring musicians will find itself led on a musical adventure, as they drift effortlessly between haunting Kerry airs, stomping rhythm and blues, intricate Bulgarian melodies, uplifting Irish dance tunes, laid back Caribbean rhythms, and much more.

The concert is one of ten dates on the latest Nu-Routes tour which mixes performers of different styles and experience for its unique tours.  Organiser Cally Barker added “These four musicians have very different backgrounds so it will be fascinating to see how they blend and mix the songs and styles for this unique concert tour.”

Support for the evening is by Sunderland singer-songwriter PAUL LIDDELL.

Tickets (£11 adult / £9 concession) are available in advance from Beverley Tourist Information, Pocklington Arts Centre (tel 01759 301547) or by phone from Beverley Festival Office (tel 01377 217569). They can also be booked ON-LINE on the festival website www.beverleyfestival.com

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