Amanda Owen: The Yorkshire Shepherdess (Marsden)
£7.00 – £10.00
Venue: Marsden Mechanics
We are very sorry to announce that, having reviewed the current Covid risks and restrictions, we have made the difficult decision to postpone this event again, to our March 2021 Festival (date tbc).
NOTE: this event is currently SOLD OUT.
From teenage Goth in Huddersfield to rural sheep farmer…
Star of the C5 series, Our Yorkshire Farm, Amanda Owen grew up in Huddersfield but was inspired by the James Herriot books to find work as a shepherdess, cow milker and alpaca shearer. Today, she runs a 2,000-acre sheep farm at Ravenseat in the Yorkshire Dales, along with her husband Clive and nine children.
A Sunday Times bestselling author, Amanda has entertained readers with her trademark Yorkshire grit and humour in The Yorkshire Shepherdess and A Year in the Life of the Yorkshire Shepherdess. Her latest book, Adventures of the Yorkshire Shepherdess, is an uplifting and inspiring update on life on the farm, from facing the brutal winter of 2018 to renovating an old farmhouse as a new family home.
Voted ‘Yorkshirewoman of the Year’ by The Dalesman magazine, Amanda has also appeared on ITV’s Countrywise and The Dales, and in Ben Fogle’s New Lives in the Wild.
Amanda will be interviewed by BBC Radio York presenter Jeremy Buxton at this fun and entertaining event for Mother’s Day.
No age restrictions (Under 16s should be accompanied by an adult).
For accessibility information, please contact the venue on: 01484 844587.
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From teenage Goth in Huddersfield to rural sheep farmer…
Star of the C5 series, Our Yorkshire Farm, Amanda Owen grew up in Huddersfield but was inspired by the James Herriot books to find work as a shepherdess, cow milker and alpaca shearer. Today, she runs a 2,000-acre sheep farm at Ravenseat in the Yorkshire Dales, along with her husband Clive and nine children.
A Sunday Times bestselling author, Amanda has entertained readers with her trademark Yorkshire grit and humour in The Yorkshire Shepherdess and A Year in the Life of the Yorkshire Shepherdess. Her latest book, Adventures of the Yorkshire Shepherdess, is an uplifting and inspiring update on life on the farm, from facing the brutal winter of 2018 to renovating an old farmhouse as a new family home.
Voted ‘Yorkshirewoman of the Year’ by The Dalesman magazine, Amanda has also appeared on ITV’s Countrywise and The Dales, and in Ben Fogle’s New Lives in the Wild.
Amanda will be interviewed by BBC Radio York presenter Jeremy Buxton at this fun and entertaining event for Mother’s Day.
No age restrictions (Under 16s should be accompanied by an adult).
For accessibility information, please contact the venue on: 01484 844587.
Additional information
| Venue | Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden HD7 6BW |
|---|---|
| Cost | £10, £7 |
| Ticket Type | Concession, Full Price |
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Amanda Owen: The Yorkshire Shepherdess (Holmfirth)
£7.00 – £10.00Venue: Holmfirth Civic Hall, Huddersfield Road HD9 3ASWe are very sorry to announce that, having reviewed the current Covid risks and restrictions, we have made the difficult decision to postpone this event again, to our March 2021 Festival (date tbc).
While tickets will remain valid for a future date, if you would prefer a refund, please send your name and details of the ticket(s) you hold to: info@huddlitfest.org.ukWe are sorry, this event is now sold out. Please take a look at our EVENTS PAGE to find out about other forthcoming events at the Festival.
From teenage Goth in Huddersfield to rural sheep farmer…
Star of the C5 series, Our Yorkshire Farm, Amanda Owen grew up in Huddersfield but was inspired by the James Herriot books to find work as a shepherdess, cow milker and alpaca shearer. Today, she runs a 2,000-acre sheep farm at Ravenseat in the Yorkshire Dales, along with her husband Clive and nine children.
A Sunday Times bestselling author, Amanda has entertained readers with her trademark Yorkshire grit and humour in The Yorkshire Shepherdess and A Year in the Life of the Yorkshire Shepherdess. Her latest book, Adventures of the Yorkshire Shepherdess, is an uplifting and inspiring update on life on the farm, from facing the brutal winter of 2018 to renovating an old farmhouse as a new family home.
Voted ‘Yorkshirewoman of the Year’ by The Dalesman magazine, Amanda has also appeared on ITV’s Countrywise and The Dales, and in Ben Fogle’s New Lives in the Wild.
Amanda will be interviewed by BBC Radio York presenter Jeremy Buxton.
No age restrictions (Under 16s should be accompanied by an adult).
For accessibility information, please contact the venue on: 01484 682 643.