What’s on & news

Now until
 Thu 23 Jan 2025

Better Man (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Comedy, Drama, Musical starring Damon Herriman, Alison Steadman & Steve Pemberton. From the Director of The Greatest Showman. Follow Robbie Williams' journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist. On Sunday shown with subtitles. 7.30pm, also 2.30pm Wed. £6 on door, £7 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Thu 23 Jan 2025

Thirkleby Local History Christmas party, Thirkleby Village Hall, Great Thirkleby,. The delayed Christmas Party will be held on Thursday 23rd January. £6 booking essential. 1pm. £6. tel: 01845 501365 tickets: Ann Storey

Now until
 Sat 25 Jan 2025

Robinson Crusoe, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Northallerton Amateur Variety Company: a fun-packed panto which will appeal to kids and adults of all ages. There is a pirate ship run by women, Mrs. Crusoe who runs a fish and chip shop and Fairy Marina who makes everything magic. Sun 2.15pm, Mon-Sat 7.15pm, also Sat 2.15pm. £12, Child £10. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Fri 24 Jan 2025 until
 Sat 25 Jan 2025

Robin Hood Panto, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Rd. York YO31 8TA. Join the Deadpan Players for a frolic through the forest as they make their debut at Joseph Rowntree Theatre. Nottingham cowers under the grip of the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and only Robin and the Merry Men can save the city and prevent him from marrying the beautiful Maid Marian. 7.30pm, also 2.00pm Sat. £15, Child (18 & under) £10. tel: 01904 501935 tickets: Book online email: boxoffice@jrtheatre.co.uk web: https://josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk

Sat 25 Jan 2025

Pretty Vacant, Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate DL1 1RR. The Story of Punk and New Wave. Kevin Kennedy joins riotous new tour bringing iconic punk songs to life. 7.30pm. £18 to £29.50. tel: 01325 405405 tickets: Book online email: hippodrome.boxoffice@darlington.gov.uk web: https://www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk

Sat 25 Jan 2025

St Cecilia Orchestra: Classical Gold, Holy Trinity Church, Kirby Road, Ripon HG4 2EY. Brighten the winter with a programme bringing together some of the most enduring and best-loved music of the orchestral repertoire: Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, with its intense and rolling melodies, Mozart’s last instrumental work, the Clarinet Concerto, with soloist Ruaridh Bakke, and Beethoven’s 7th Symphony with its finale of unrestrained joy. 7.30pm. £20, Child (0-17) free. web: https://st-cecilia.org.uk

Sat 25 Jan 2025

January Ceilidh, Sowerby Parochial Hall. Ceilidh with the Parakeet Ceilidh Band. Includes Pie and Pea supper. 7pm. £10 (incl. supper). tickets: From Richard Grant , by email or on the door email: admin@stoswaldsowerby.org.uk

Sat 25 Jan 2025

Academy of St Olave's, St Olave's Church, Marygate, York YO30 7BH. Winter Concert. 8pm.

Sun 26 Jan 2025

Harrogate International Festival, Old Swan Hotel, Swan Rd., Harrogate HG1 2SR. We open the31st Sunday Series with Junyan Chen the winner of 2nd prize & The Marion Thorp Silver Medal, the Alexandra Dariescu Award for Work by a Woman Composer & the Yaltah Menuhin Award (ChambeMusic Prize) at the Leeds International Piano Competitian 2024. 11am. tickets: Ripon St Cecilia Society Ltd. web: https://www.st-cecilia.org.uk

Fri 24 Jan 2025 until
 Mon 27 Jan 2025

Richard Rohr Inspired Retreat, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk. YO7 1HX. The Divine Dance; Trinity and Transformation. Led by Revd Ian Spencer and Urs Mattman these popular four day retreats of Fr Richard Rohr OFM include talks, time for reflection and discussion, meditation, imagination exercises, liturgy and time to relax. Friday 4pm - Monday 2pm. tel: 01845 522580 email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk

Tue 28 Jan 2025

Jigsaw puzzle exchange, St James' Church, Baldersby, Thirsk YO7 4PT. The Coffee and Chatter Group hold a jigsaw puzzle exchange. This happens on the fourth Tuesday of each month. 10am-noon.

Fri 24 Jan 2025 until
 Thu 30 Jan 2025

We Live in Time (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Drama, Romance - starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield. An up-and-coming chef and a recent divorcée find their lives forever changed when a chance encounter brings them together, in a decade-spanning, deeply moving romance. On Sunday shown with subtitles. 7.30pm, also 2.30pm Wed. £6 on door, £7 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Fri 31 Jan 2025

The Goldscheider Hom Trio, Helmsley Arts Centre, Meeting House Ct, Helmsley, YO62 5DW. Ben Coldscheider was the 2016 BBC Young Musician of the Year. He is principal horn in the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra but still plays widely as a soloist and chamber musician. Benjamin Baker came from New Zealand to study violin first at the Yehudi Menuhin School and then at the Royal College of Music. Huw Watkins is a composer as well as a brilliant pianist, and his own trio will be played in this concert. 7.30pm. £22. tel: 01439 771700 tickets: Book online web: https://www.helmsleyarts.co.uk

Fri 31 Jan 2025

Ceramics and Handpan, Rural Arts The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. A relaxing afternoon of creativity with ceramicist Amy and musician Joe Jordon. Make beautiful candle holders while enjoying live handpan music. 1.30pm - 3.30pm. £30. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: amy@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/winter-wellbeing-ceramics-and-handpan/

Fri 31 Jan 2025

House & Architecture Tour, Thirsk Hall, Kirkgate YO7 1PL. An exclusive insight into the Hall’s history. Led by 18th century historian, Dr Helen Metcalfe, guests are guided through the rooms of the house before sitting down to enjoy refreshments served in The Old Dining Room with a Q&A session. 11am, duration 1½hrs. £20. tickets: Book online web: https://visitthirsk.uk/thirskhalltours

Sun 2 Feb 2025

Yin Yoga with Live Music, Husthwaite Village Hall, The Nookin, Husthwaite YO61 4PF. For body mind and spirit. Yin is a quiet yoga practice where poses are held for an extended time, letting us delve deep into the connective tissues and energetic layers within. After the tissues are stressed they rehydrate, retain or improve their health and elasticity. Bring yoga mat, blocks, blankets and other props to support you in the poses. 4pm-6pm. £25. tel: 07906 652669 tickets: Online or pay by BACS email: janecluley@gmail.com web: https://moonriseyoga.co.uk

Sun 2 Feb 2025

The Busby & Me (Documentary), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. A Premiere Screening and Artists Q & A, one night only (15+). A captivating new documentary. Get a behind the scenes look at the making of the film and hear from the artists themselves during the Q&A session. Nearly two decades ago, a young Wade Radford led a team to the Busby Stoop Inn to make a feature-length documentary about Thomas, ‘The Busby Chair’, and the Paranormal goings-on in Thirsk. The documentary was never officially released, and over time the original master tapes went missing!. Doors open 6.30pm, screening 7pm, Q&A 8.30pm. £5.50. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Book online web: https://visitthirsk.uk/busby

Now until
 Mon 3 Feb 2025

Myths, Legends & Folklore, Online course. Find out more about the famous people, places, rituals and traditions in your local area and across North Yorkshire. You will read articles & extracts from a wide range of sources, discuss what you find out, consider the evidence (true or false) and more. 12.30 - 2.30. tel: 01609 536066 email: Adult-LearningService@northyorks.gov.uk web: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/adultlearning

Tue 4 Feb 2025

Thirsk Ladies Cycle group, Meet in 'Coffee at Number 10', Millgate, Thirsk YO7 1AA. A ladies cycling group that goes at the pace of the slowest. Our aim is to build ladies confidence in cycling whilst also providing opportunities for social riding, for ladies with a range of abilities. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month. Meet 9.45am and aim to return by 2pm. web: https://cyclinguk.org/group/thirsk-ladies

Tue 4 Feb 2025

Bedale Archaeology & History Society, Zoom only this month. Roman Chester-le-Street, illustrated talk by Robert Bishop, local historian and photographer. 7.30 pm. Non-members £3 per screen (full-time education free), or £12 for membership for the whole of 2025 (this talk & 8 more). tickets: Email for details and the Zoom link email: bahsoc@outlook.com

Fri 31 Jan 2025 until
 Thu 6 Feb 2025

Nosferatu (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Not Sun. Fantasy, Horror – Starring Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult and Lily-Rose Depp. In the 1930s, estate agent Thomas Hutter travels to Transylvania for a fateful meeting with Count Orlok, a prospective client. In his absence, Hutters new bride, Ellen, is left under the care of their friends. Plagued by horrific visions and an increasing sense of dread, Ellen soon encounters an evil force that’s far beyond her control. NO SUNDAY PERFORMANCE. 7.30pm. £6 on door, £7 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Tue 4 Feb 2025 until
 Sat 8 Feb 2025

Beauty and the Beast, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Rd. York YO31 8TA. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. 7.30pm, also 2.30pm Sat. £16. tel: 01904 501935 tickets: Book online email: boxoffice@jrtheatre.co.uk web: https://josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk

Tue 4 Feb 2025 until
 Sat 8 Feb 2025

Shrek the Musical, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Award winning youth theatre group, Crash Bang Wallop return with their up-beat production of Shrek the Musical. Based on the well-known animated Dreamworks film of 2001, plus sequels, this parody of fairytales will delight and entertain children and adults alike. 7pm (6pm Fri), also 1.30pm Sat. £16, Child/Senior £12. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Wed 29 Jan 2025 until
 Wed 19 Feb 2025

4 Week Enamelling Course, Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join Heather’s 4-week enamelling course in Thirsk. Explore metalworking techniques using copper and steel, learn stencilling, glass firing, and create beautiful pieces each week. 10.30am - 12.30pm. £200 (Full Course) £60(Per Session). tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: amy@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/4-week-enamelling-course/

Sat 1 Feb 2025 until
 Tue 4 Mar 2025

Dark Skies Festival, Sutton Bank National Park Centre, Thirsk YO7 2EH. The Hub is not part of the main Sutton Bank visitor centre building, but located one hundred metres away at the north west corner of the complex with its own car park. It provides a warm indoor space for colourful presentations with a purpose built viewing area alongside. The North York Moors National Park is an international dark sky reserve with low levels of light pollution. We advise you to wear sensible outdoor footwear and wrap up warm. We supply all the equipment to admire the heavens, including binoculars. Details of all the events are on the website. tickets: Book online web: https://visitthirsk.uk/darksky

Now until
 Thu 6 Mar 2025

Free Bridge lessons on Zoom, Online. Learn how to play Bridge from home. Free Bridge lessons by EBU qualified teacher. Email to enrol. 3pm every Thursday. Free. tel: 07930 983214 email: jackr2868@gmail.com

Now until
 Fri 7 Mar 2025

A Sense of Place, Scarborough Art Gallery, The Crescent, Scarborough YO11 2PW. Northern Expressions Group Exhibition. Free Entry. web: https://scarboroughmuseumsandgalleries.org.uk

Now until
 Thu 24 Apr 2025

Drawing Club, Rural Arts The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Only Thu. Join the Drawing Club at Rural Arts! Every Thursday, 6-8 pm, explore various drawing techniques in relaxed, tutor-led sessions. Suitable for all levels, our club offers guided workshops, individual project support, and a creative community. 6.00pm - 8.00pm. £10(Monthly) £15(Single Session). tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: amy@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/drawing-club/

Now until
 Thu 24 Apr 2025

Art After Hours, Rural Arts The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Art After Hours is a membership-based open studio session, held every Thursday from 6pm to 8pm at Rural Arts. As a member of Art After Hours, you will have full access to the studio at Rural Arts and our equipment. 6.00pm - 8.00pm. £30 (Monthly) £15 (Single Session). tel: 07816 135303 tickets: Online email: amy@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/art-after-hours/

Now until
 Sat 3 May 2025

The Talent Inside, Scarborough Art Gallery, The Crescent, Scarborough YO11 2PW. An exhibition of new works created by learners studying Art at Humber's HMP Graft Studio inspired by the collections at Scarborough Museums. web: https://scarboroughmuseumsandgalleries.org.uk

Thu 6 Feb 2025

Willow Obelisk, Rural Arts The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join us this Spring for a hands on Willow Weaving Workshop and create a beautiful obelisk planter, perfect for your climbing plants!. 10.30am - 12.30pm. £45. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: amy@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/willow-obelisk/

Fri 7 Feb 2025 until
 Thu 13 Feb 2025

A Complete Unknown (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Starring Timothée Chalamet and Monica Barbaro. New York, early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old Bob Dylan from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. Golden Globe Best Picture, Actor and Supporting Actor Nominations. 7.30pm, also 2.30pm Wed. £6 on door, £7 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Sat 8 Feb 2025

Ballet: The Nutcracker, Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate DL1 1RR. Varna International Ballet. This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the presents beneath. 2.30pm & 7.30pm. £20 to £48. tel: 01325 405405 tickets: Book online email: hippodrome.boxoffice@darlington.gov.uk web: https://darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk

Sat 8 Feb 2025

Lego Show, Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall. Back with another popular show for all ages, with funds raised to support Holy Rood House. 10am - 4pm.

Sun 9 Feb 2025

Yarnbombers, All over Thirsk. Random Acts of Kindness around Thirsk.

Sun 9 Feb 2025

Ballet: Swan Lake, Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate DL1 1RR. Varna International Ballet & Orchestra. The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. 2.30pm. £20 to £48. tel: 01325 405405 tickets: Book online email: hippodrome.boxoffice@darlington.gov.uk web: https://darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk

Sun 9 Feb 2025

Les Misérables: The Staged Concert, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. (12A) Cinema Live. In 2019, Cameron Mackintosh produced a spectacular sell-out staged concert version at the Gielgud Theatre featuring an all-star cast including Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Matt Lucas and John Owen Jones. Now cinema audiences can experience a unique encore of this incredible show to celebrate Les Misérables 40th Anniversary. 2pm. £16, Child £10, Student/Senior £13. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Mon 10 Feb 2025

Ballet: Romeo & Juliet, Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate DL1 1RR. Varna International Ballet & Orchestra.Shakespeare’s tale of primal passion and timeless tragedy is brought to life by Prokofiev’s soaring score, set in bustling Renaissance Verona and with an emotionally charged choreography that befits the world’s greatest love story. 7.30pm. £20 to £48. tel: 01325 405405 tickets: Book online email: hippodrome.boxoffice@darlington.gov.uk web: https://darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk

Thu 13 Feb 2025

A Relaxing Wellbeing Day, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk. YO7 1HX. Led by Helen Warwick - a refreshing day for all, especially for people with low energy with creative ideas & restful spaces. Helen, a creative therapist & chaplain, will be offering wellbeing ways of exploring our energy and current journey in life. 10am - 4pm. tel: 01845 522580 email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk

Thu 13 Feb 2025 until
 Sat 15 Feb 2025

Grease: The Musical, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Rd. York YO31 8TA. Experience the friendships, romances and adventures of a group of high school kids in the 1950's. Welcome to the singing and dancing world of Grease, the most successful movie musical of all time, brought to you by the University of York's Central Hall Musical Society. 7.30pm, also 2.00pm Sat. £15, Child (18 & under) £8.50. tel: 01904 501935 tickets: Book online or phone email: boxoffice@jrtheatre.co.uk web: https://josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk

Fri 14 Feb 2025

Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight, Ripon Cathedral, Minster Rd HG4 1QT. The Music of Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight. Featuring a spectacular cast of West End Singers and epic live band, join us for a ‘landslide’ concert, jam packed with Fleetwood Mac hits as you have never heard them before. This incredible show will feature best loved songs including ‘Little Lies’, ‘The Chain’, ‘Rhiannon’, ‘Don’t Stop’ and more. 7.30pm. From £18.50. tickets: Book online email: boxoffice@kindadusty.co.uk web: https://concertsbycandlelight.com

Fri 14 Feb 2025 until
 Sun 16 Feb 2025

Moana 2 (PG), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana journeys alongside Maui and a new crew to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced. 2.30pm. £6, Child/Senior/Student £5. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sat 15 Feb 2025 until
 Sun 23 Feb 2025

Lambing Live, Monk Park Farm - Green Lane. Experience the magic of lambing at our Maternity Ewenit! Learn fascinating sheep facts, enjoy Live Farmer Talks, and maybe witness a live birth. Meet adorable lambs, cuddle bunnies and guinea pigs, and hand-feed our friendly barn animals for a fun-filled, unforgettable day on the farm. 10am. Adult £9.95 Child £9.95 Under 1's £3 (Online Price). tel: 01845 421124 tickets: Online or on the door (For the cheapest price book online) email: eyup@monkparkfarm.co.uk web: https://www.monkparkfarm.co.uk

Sat 15 Feb 2025

Yoga for your Creativity, Rural Arts The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Whether you’re an experienced yogi or a beginner, these monthly sessions offer a dynamic yoga flow to energise the body and mind. 10.30am - 11.30am. £15. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: amy@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/yoga-for-your-creativity-15th-february/

Sat 15 Feb 2025

Repair your stuff, Thirsk Library, Meadowfields, Chapel St YO7 1TH. Be greener by avoiding waste and save money by letting a team of dedicated and talented volunteers try to repair your broken or “worn-out” items; cost is a voluntary donation. For further details or if you would like to volunteer, please email. 10am-1pm, last customer 12.30pm. Free, donations welcome. email: thirskrepaircafe@gmail.com

Mon 17 Feb 2025 until
 Sun 23 Feb 2025

February Half Term Fun, Eden Camp, Malton YO17 6RT. The ex-World-War-II huts have been re-equipped to tell the story of The People’s War, the social history of life in Britain from 1939 to 1945. So many Museums simply display exhibits in cabinets and are dull affairs, but not Eden Camp. Realistic tableaux, with moving figures, authentic sounds and smells have been created to transport you back in time. 10am to 5pm daily, 4pm last entry. £17, Child (5-16) £14, Under 5s free. tel: 01653 697777 tickets: Book online or just come email: admin@edencamp.co.uk web: https://edencamp.co.uk

Tue 18 Feb 2025

Soft Pastels, Rural Arts The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join Jo Lawson for a full-day soft pastel workshop. Ideal for beginners or those wishing to improve their skills, this workshop offers a chance to explore soft pastels under Jo’s expert guidance. 10.30am - 4.30pm. £50. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: amy@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/soft-pastels/

Thu 20 Feb 2025 until
 Sat 22 Feb 2025

Shrek the Musical, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Rd. York YO31 8TA. Dive into a world where love knows no boundaries, friendships are forged in the most unexpected places, and laughter is guaranteed! With catchy songs, quirky characters and a story that turns fairytales upside down, this show is a roaring good time for all ages. 7.30pm, also 2.00pm Sat. £15, Child (18 & under) £13. tel: 01904 501935 tickets: Book online email: boxoffice@jrtheatre.co.uk web: https://josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk

Thu 20 Feb 2025

Lino Print in Life, Rural Arts The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Be inspired by nature with printmaker Jo Mills. You will learn how to cut lino, print, operate a printing press, and reduction print. 10.30am - 4.30pm. £45. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: amy@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/lino-print-from-life/

Thu 20 Feb 2025

The Importance of Being Earnest, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. (12A) National Theatre Live. Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. 7pm. £15, Child £10, Student/Senior £12.50. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Fri 21 Feb 2025

Tom Stade: Risky Business, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Join this independent spirit and irrepressible force of nature, as he airdrops his ingenious and unflinching comedy into an ever-changing minefield. 8pm. £21.50. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sat 22 Feb 2025

Jimi: The Legend Lives On, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. The Live Rockumentary starring John Campbell, widely regarded as the worlds best tribute artist and featuring his all-star band. John and his band take us on a musical trip through Jimi’s short, but astounding career. 7.30pm. £26. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sat 22 Feb 2025

Topcliffe Big Race Night, Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall. There'll be eight video races and betting on the horse of your choice. Lots of local businesses, including Severfield, Yes Hire, Hambleton Brewery, Crab Manor Hotel, My Electrical Contractors, Topcliffe Post Office, JAB Agricultural, My Lock Up and The Angel Inn have provided sponsorship and many others have supplied fantastic raffle prizes. £8 entry including a two-course supper. tel: 07785 223707 tickets: Topcliffe Post Office or from Doug Allan email: doug@dougallan.co.uk

Wed 26 Feb 2025

All Star Wrestling, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Witness some of the very best wrestlers from around the world showcasing their skills in the ring, promising an unforgettable night of action. 7pm for 7.30pm start. £15 & £12. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online. All seats are unreserved. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Thu 27 Feb 2025 until
 Sat 1 Mar 2025

Iolanthe, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Rd. York YO31 8TA. University of York Gilbert and Sullivan Society. This classic G&S opera is set for this production in the 1960s. 7.30pm, also 2.30pm Sat. £15, 18 & under or 65 & over) £8. tel: 01904 501935 tickets: Book online email: boxoffice@jrtheatre.co.uk web: https://josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk

Thu 27 Feb 2025

Royal Ballet: Swan Lake, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. (12A) Captured live April 2024, classical ballet's most powerful tale of love, treachery and forgiveness. Swan Lake on the big screen is an exceptional way to experience this ultimate ballet classic. 7.15pm. £16, Child £10, Student/Senior £13. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Thu 27 Feb 2025

A Village Headmaster, Thirkleby Village Hall. A talk by Dr John Ridley. 2pm. Visitors welcome £3. Annual subs £12.

Thu 27 Feb 2025

Ghosts: In History & Performance, Thirsk Hall, Kirkgate YO7 1PL. Join researcher Dr Emma Liggins and theatre maker Adam Z Robinson for an evening of all things spooky. This special event combines a short talk on Gothic architecture with a spine-chilling ghost story performance. Refreshments will be available to purchase. 6pm. £25. tickets: Book online web: https://shop.beyonk.com/8p9ern3j/experiences/7m833ice

Fri 28 Feb 2025

Clay and Cocktails, Rural Arts The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Come and learn all about sculpting clay and produce your own candle holder. All done with a cocktail in hand!?Our new evening workshops are perfect for friends to enjoy drink and the unique sociability that comes from crafting together. 7.00pm - 9.00pm. £15. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: amy@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/clay-and-cocktails/

Fri 28 Feb 2025

Manford's Comedy Club, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Four top comedians, who are all personally chosen by Jason Manford. 8pm. £15. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Fri 28 Feb 2025 until
 Sun 2 Mar 2025

Here (12A), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. An odyssey through time and memory, centered around a place in New England where - from wilderness, and then, later, from a home - love, loss, struggle, hope and legacy play out between couples and families over generations.
. Fri 12.30pm, Sat & Sun 7.30pm. £6, Child/Senior/Student £5. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sat 1 Mar 2025

Dinner is Served, St John's Church, Berrygate Lane, Sharow HG4 5BJ. A ten-course choral music tasting menu of song and opera. Purcell, Gibbons, Bernstein, Gower-Smith, Bizet, Tavener, Monty Python, Weill, Bach/. 7.30pm. £20, Child (under 18) free. tel: 07729 882344 tickets: Book online email: jervaulxsingers@gmail.com web: https://www.jervaulxsingers.com

Tue 4 Mar 2025

Bedale Archaeology & History Society, Bedale Hall and Zoom. Hybrid talk by Antony Prince on Ripon Military Camps in WWI, face-to-face in Bedale Hall and via Zoom. 7.30 pm. non-members £3 pp on the door or per screen (full-time education free), or £12 for membership for the whole of 2025 (this talk & 8 more). tickets: On the door or, for Zoom please email. email: bahsoc@outlook.com

Tue 4 Mar 2025

Thirsk Ladies Cycle group, Meet in 'Coffee at Number 10', Millgate, Thirsk YO7 1AA. A ladies cycling group that goes at the pace of the slowest. Our aim is to build ladies confidence in cycling whilst also providing opportunities for social riding, for ladies with a range of abilities. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month. Meet 9.45am and aim to return by 2pm. web: https://cyclinguk.org/group/thirsk-ladies

Thu 13 Mar 2025

An Evening of Glam Rock, Ripon Cathedral, Minster Rd HG4 1QT. Recreating the soundtrack of a generation - it’s time to go wild, wild, wild. So come on feel the noise and grab your Tiger Feet as we say Bye, Bye Baby to the Spirit in the sky, for a night like no other. Bringing you the biggest hits from the likes of The Bay City Rollers, Sweet, T.Rex, Mud, Slade, Bowie, Suzi Quatro, Wizzard and many more. 7.30pm. From £20. tel: 01702 427100 tickets: Book online email: tickets@entertainers.co.uk web: https://www.entertainers.co.uk

Fri 14 Mar 2025

The Music of Take That, Ripon Cathedral, Minster Rd HG4 1QT. We relight your fire and let The Music of Take That entertain you like never before. Don’t miss your chance to watch the world come alive tonight—it’s time to move your body and secure your seats for the greatest day of your life. 7.30pm. From £20. tel: 01702 427100 tickets: Book online email: tickets@entertainers.co.uk web: https://www.entertainers.co.uk

Sun 16 Mar 2025 until
 Sun 4 May 2025

New Yarnbombers display, Thirsk Market Place. Spectacular Spring project.

Sat 22 Mar 2025

Repair your stuff, Thirsk Library, Meadowfields, Chapel St YO7 1TH. Be greener by avoiding waste and save money by letting a team of dedicated and talented volunteers try to repair your broken or “worn-out” items; cost is a voluntary donation. For further details or if you would like to volunteer, please email. 10am-1pm, last customer 12.30pm. Free, donations welcome. email: thirskrepaircafe@gmail.com

Mon 24 Mar 2025

Thirsk Museum re-opens, Thirsk Museum, 14-16 Kirkgate, Thirsk YO7 1PQ. We will open for the Summer season on Mon 24 Mar at 10.30am. Donation expected. web: http://thirskmuseum.org

Tue 25 Mar 2025

Holy Rood House News, On line from Holy Rood House. Opening to Holy Wisdom through Spiritual Direction, led by Helen Warwick. For those involved in Spiritual Accompaniment & Pastoral Care. 10am - 12 noon. tel: 01845 522580 email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk

Tue 25 Mar 2025

Rural Life in Watercolours, Rural Arts The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join us for a half day watercolour workshop, ideal for those with basic skills. Explore Thirsk’s rural landscapes, learn to paint cottages, stone walls, and sheep, and create a final piece to take home. 10.30am - 1.30pm. £35. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: amy@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/rural-life-in-watercolours/

Thu 27 Mar 2025

Drawing in Wire, Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Create your own wirework art with guidance from award-winning artist Helaina Sharpley. Using wire, tools, and your own photos for inspiration, learn techniques to craft beautiful, three-dimensional wall-mounted wire drawings. 10.30am - 4.30pm. £65. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: amy@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/drawing-in-wire/

Thu 27 Mar 2025

Sion Hill Hall, Thirkleby Village Hall. A talk by Gail Falkingham. 2pm. Visitors welcome £3.

Fri 28 Mar 2025

Wine and Weave, Rural Arts The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Come and learn all about weaving and produce your own place mat or coasters. All done with a glass of wine!? Our new evening workshops are perfect for friends to enjoy drink and the unique sociability that comes from crafting together. 7.00pm - 9.00pm. £15. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: amy@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/wine-and-weave/

Fri 28 Mar 2025 until
 Fri 18 Apr 2025

4 Week Oil Painting Course, Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Only Fri. Join Garth Bayley’s 4-week oil painting course and explore landscapes, buildings, people, and portraits. Suitable for beginners and those wanting to develop their skills, this creative journey covers the key techniques of oil painting. All materials included. 1.30pm - 3.30pm. £120. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: amy@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/4-week-oil-painting-course/

Sat 29 Mar 2025

Yoga for your Creativity, Rural Arts The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Whether you’re an experienced yogi or a beginner, these monthly sessions offer a dynamic yoga flow to energise the body and mind. 10.30am - 11.30am. £15. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: amy@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/yoga-for-your-creativity-15th-february/

Tue 1 Apr 2025

Thirsk Ladies Cycle group, Meet in 'Coffee at Number 10', Millgate, Thirsk YO7 1AA. A ladies cycling group that goes at the pace of the slowest. Our aim is to build ladies confidence in cycling whilst also providing opportunities for social riding, for ladies with a range of abilities. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month. Meet 9.45am and aim to return by 2pm. web: https://cyclinguk.org/group/thirsk-ladies

Thu 3 Apr 2025

Leather Journal Making, Rural Arts The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join us for a one-day workshop where you’ll craft a personalised A5 leather journal. Choose from various leathers in different colours and finishes, and create a unique, practical keepsake or gift. 10.30am - 4.30pm. £70. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: amy@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/leather-journal-making/

Tue 8 Apr 2025

Soap Making, Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join our soap making workshop and create your own luxurious, natural soaps. Learn essential techniques, discover the benefits of vegan ingredients, and leave with a handmade set of eco-friendly soaps. 1.30pm - 3.30pm. £35. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: amy@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/soap-making/

Tue 8 Apr 2025

Beeswax Wraps, Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Learn to craft eco-friendly, reusable beeswax wraps. Design your own patterns, print on fabric, and seal with beeswax. Leave with five beautiful wraps, perfect for sustainable living!. 10.30am - 12.30pm. £35. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: amy@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/beeswax-wraps/

Sat 19 Apr 2025 until
 Sun 20 Apr 2025

Easter Living History Weekend, Eden Camp, Malton YO17 6RT. The unique atmosphere of the 1940s will be brought to life with reenactors, creating a vibrant atmosphere with displays, talks, and engaging activities.
Discover first-hand what life was like to be a soldier in the British and US Armies, as well as the intriguing perspective of German Prisoners of War. Engage in conversations with reenactors, explore authentic uniforms, and immerse yourself in the challenges faced by those who served during wartime. 10am to 5pm daily, 4pm last entry. £17, Child (5-16) £14, Under 5s free. tel: 01653 697777 tickets: Book online or just come email: admin@edencamp.co.uk web: https://edencamp.co.uk