What’s on & news

Now until
 Sat 22 Feb 2025

RedSky Bikes Reliability Ride Series, RedSky Bikes 3 Campion Square, Thirsk YO7 1GW. Dates for people to get some early season miles in on their Reliability Ride Series. Full details are on the website, there are four Road Routes that can be downloaded with Beginner and Advanced options with a Prize up for grabs. free. tel: 01845 444464 tickets: no registration required email: shop@redskybikes.co.uk web: https://www.redskybikes.co.uk/pages/newsandevents/

Now 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

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

Now until
 Sun 23 Feb 2025

Lambing Live, Monk Park Farm, Bagby, Thirsk YO7 2AG. 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-4.30pm. Fri to Mon term-time but every day in school holidays. 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://monkparkfarm.co.uk

Now 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

Now until
 Sun 23 Feb 2025

February Half Term at Eureka!, Eureka! The National Children's Museum, Halifax, HX1 2NE. Experience the Acousatron with Noisy Toys this February half term at Eureka! Early opening EVERY DAY from 9:30am... 9:30am - 5pm. Annual Pass: Adults £16.95, Children 3yrs+ £16.95, Toddlers 1-2yrs £7.45, Under 1's & Carers FREE. tel: 01422 330069 tickets: Online: book.eureka.org.uk/play email: web@eureka.org.uk web: https://play.eureka.org.uk

Sat 22 Feb 2025 until
 Sun 23 Feb 2025

Paddington in Peru (PG), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Starring Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Ben Whishaw and Olivia Colman. Paddington travels to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, an unexpected journey and thrilling adventure ensues through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru. 2.30pm. £6 on door, £7 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Sun 23 Feb 2025

Yorkshire Vet Free Talk, Kilburn Institute, Kilburn YO61 4AH. Peter Wright, "The Yorkshire Vet", has kindly agreed to give a short talk. He is keen that you come along with lots of questions. Bar, tea & coffee available from 2pm, talk at 2.30pm. Free entry. email: KilburnInstitute@gmail.com web: https://www.kilburnyorks.com/kilburn-institute

Tue 25 Feb 2025

Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange, St James' Church, Baldersby, Thirsk YO7 4PT. The Coffee and Chatter Group that meets in St James’ Church at Baldersby St James will be holding jigsaw puzzle exchanges on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Please take along any puzzles that you would like to swap. This is a great opportunity to obtain new ones without having to buy them. 10am-noon.

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

Now until
 Thu 27 Feb 2025

A Real Pain (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Kieren Culkin, Jennifer Grey and Will Sharpe. Nominated for two Academy Awards & two BAFTAS. Mismatched cousins David and Benji reunite for a tour through Poland to honour their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the pair's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their history. 7.30pm. £6 on door, £7 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.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

Thirsk Ladies Club, Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall Annexe, Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QR. "The Curse of the Sticky Toffee Pudding" by Malcolm Warne, former Editor of the D&S Times. Come along and hear what it takes to be a restaurant reviewer, learn the ups and the downs of the job. 7.30pm. Free for members, visitors £3. tel: 01845 522819

Thu 27 Feb 2025

Ghosts: In History & Performance, Thirsk Hall, Kirkgate YO7 1PL. Ever wondered why Gothic fiction and nineteenth-century ghost stories were often set in old-fashioned country houses? This special event combines a short talk on Gothic architecture by researcher Dr Emma Liggins with a spine-chilling ghost story performance by award-winner writer and theatre maker Adam Z Robinson. 6pm. £25. tickets: Book online web: https://thirskhall.com/events

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

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

Fri 28 Feb 2025 until
 Sat 1 Mar 2025

The Brutalist (18), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Two nights only. Starring Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones and Guy Pearce. Nominated for 10 Academy Awards & 9 BAFTAS. Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet. On his own in a new country, László settles in Pennsylvania, where a prominent industrialist recognizes his talent. 7.30pm. £6 on door, £7 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Sat 1 Mar 2025

Jervaulx Singers, St John's Church, Berrygate Lane, Sharow HG4 5BJ. Dinner is Served - 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

Now until
 Sun 2 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 with its own car park. It provides a warm indoor space 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. Wear sensible outdoor footwear and wrap up warm. We supply all the equipment, including binoculars. See website for event details. tickets: Book online web: https://visitthirsk.uk/darksky

Fri 28 Feb 2025 until
 Sun 2 Mar 2025

Here (12A), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. An odyssey through time and memory, centred around a place in New England where 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

Sun 2 Mar 2025

Thirsk Farmers' Market, Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1EY. Unlike some other markets all stallholders are local independent businesses who grow, rear or produce the food or drink on their stall. They're passionate about what they do and it shows. 9am-2pm. email: info@northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com web: https://northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com

Sun 2 Mar 2025

Climbing & Mountaineering, Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. (12A) London Mountain Film Festival Showreel One. The world of climbing and mountaineering. From the Himalayas to remote Greenland epic adventures unfold with breathtaking scenery and inspirational tales. See londonmountainfestival.com for more information. 7.30pm. £6 on door, £7 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Sun 2 Mar 2025

Sunday Jazz, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Enjoy the fabulous sounds of the Big Band Era. Noon to 2pm. £4 entry and the bar is open. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

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

Tue 4 Mar 2025

Jesus Christ Superstar (12A), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Cinema Live. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock classic Jesus Christ Superstar returns to its roots with this sensational performance filmed in the UK during the Live Arena Tour. 7pm. £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

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

Mon 3 Mar 2025 until
 Thu 6 Mar 2025

Conclave (12A), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Four nights only. – Starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow. Monday Subtitled. Nominated for 8 Academy Awards & 12 BAFTAS. After the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with
managing the covert and ancient ritual of electing a new one. Lawrence finds himself at the centre of a conspiracy.
. 7.30pm. £6 on door, £7 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

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

Fri 7 Mar 2025

World Day of Prayer 2025, Sowerby Methodist Church, Front Street, Sowerby. YO7 1JQ. A Service For Everyone. 'I made you wonderful.'
Light Refreshments Available. 2pm. web: https://www.wwdp.org.uk

Fri 7 Mar 2025

Mitch Benn: The Point (14+), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Like all those who spread mirth for a living, Mitch Benn ("the country's leading musical satirist" - The Times) has been wondering if he's really making a difference, and if there is a point to what he - or anybody - is doing. 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 8 Mar 2025

Twist and Shout, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. An all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love of the late Sixties. Reviving the hits of The Beatles, Herman’s Hermits, Gerry and the Pacemakers, The Rolling Stones, Cilla Black, Manfred Mann, Dusty Springfield, Lulu, Sandy Shaw and many more. 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

Sun 9 Mar 2025

Snow Sports: ski/boarding, Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. (12A) London Mountain Film Festival Showreel Two. From snow rebels in Vail to what look like totally impossible lines in Scandinavia and more again in the incomparable beauty that is Antarctica. See londonmountainfestival.com for more information. 7.30pm. £6 on door, £7 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Fri 7 Mar 2025 until
 Mon 10 Mar 2025

A Complete Unknown (15), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Only Mon Fri Sun. New York, early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota (Bob Dylan) arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. 2.30pm Fri & Mon, 7.30pm Sun. £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

Fri 7 Mar 2025 until
 Thu 13 Mar 2025

Mad About the Boy (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Starring Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Leo Woodall, Isla Fisher, Emma Thompson, Colin Firth and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Now a widowed mother of two in her fifties, Bridget Jones feels lost in the world of app-based dating. However, romance unexpectedly sparks with her son’s science teacher… and a much younger man. 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 Mar 2025 until
 Sat 15 Mar 2025

RedSky Bikes Reliability Ride Series, RedSky Bikes 3 Campion Square, Thirsk YO7 1GW. Dates for people to get some early season miles in on their Reliability Ride Series. Full details are on the website, there are four Road Routes that can be downloaded with Beginner and Advanced options with a Prize up for grabs. free. tel: 01845 444464 tickets: no registration required email: shop@redskybikes.co.uk web: https://www.redskybikes.co.uk/pages/newsandevents/

Now until
 Sat 29 Mar 2025

At Home in Yorkshire, Scarborough Art Gallery, The Crescent, Scarborough YO11 2PW. Atkinson Grimshaw. 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

Sun 9 Mar 2025

Snow Sports: ski/boarding, Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. (12A) London Mountain Film Festival Showreel Two. From snow rebels in Vail to what look like totally impossible lines in Scandinavia and more again in the incomparable beauty that is Antarctica. See londonmountainfestival.com for more information. 7.30pm. £6 on door, £7 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

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

Thu 13 Mar 2025

Janis Joplin The Musical, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Cinema Live (12A). This multi award-winning show captured recently at the Sadler’s Wells Peacock Theatre is an extraordinary musical journey paying homage to Janis Joplin and her biggest musical influences. 7.00pm. £16, Child £10, 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

Thu 13 Mar 2025

Meet best selling authors, White Rose Books & Coffee Bar, Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1ET. Milly Johnson in conversation with Lucy Diamond. A fun, lively evening of chat between Milly & Lucy, Q & A, plus book signing and light refreshments. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm. £16.99 each includes entry & 1 Book, plus light refreshments, £5 without book. tel: 01845 524353 tickets: Phone or email email: sales@whiterosebooks.co.uk web: https://whiterosebooks.co.uk

Fri 14 Mar 2025

The Music of Take That, Ripon Cathedral, Minster Rd HG4 1QT. Let The Music of Take That entertain you like never before. Don’t miss your chance to watch the world come alive tonight. 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 until
 Thu 20 Mar 2025

September 5 (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Not Sun. Starring Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro and Ben Chaplin. During the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes. Subtitled on Monday. 7.30pm. £6 on door, £7 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Fri 14 Mar 2025

Carl Hutchinson: Today Years Old, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Carl's storytelling skills and ability to hold an audience is second to none. Rich in observations and exaggerated physical comedy, a night out with this Geordie is guaranteed to have you belly laughing from start to finish. 7.30pm. £17.50. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Fri 14 Mar 2025

Quiz Night, Thirsk & Sowerby Institute, The Flatts, Thirsk. Quiz Night in aid of the Yarnbombers. 7.30pm. tel: 01845 522207 email: Thirskandsowerbybookings@gmail.com web: https://facebook.com/thirsksowerbyinstitute

Sat 15 Mar 2025 until
 Sun 16 Mar 2025

Bluey & Bingo, Monk Park Farm, Bagby, Thirsk YO7 2AG. Come and see them at intervals throughout the day. 10am-4.30pm (Fri to Mon term-time), every day in school holidays. Adult £14 Child £17 (Online Prices). tel: 01845 421124 tickets: Online or on the door (For the cheapest price book online) email: eyup@monkparkfarm.co.uk web: https://monkparkfarm.co.uk

Sat 15 Mar 2025 until
 Sun 16 Mar 2025

Dog Man (U), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve—and fetch, sit and roll over. As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief, he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat. 2.30pm. £6 on door, £7 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Sun 16 Mar 2025

Thirsk Artisan Market, Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1EY. An artisan market that wants to help serve local communities with the best artisan stalls, whilst giving traders the best opportunities to showcase and sell their handmade goods. 10am-3pm. email: info@littlebirdmade.co.uk web: https://littlebirdmade.com

Sun 16 Mar 2025

Two Wheels (12A), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. London Mountain Film Festival Showreel Three. Cycling, mainly off road. Experience 90 minutes of two-wheeled adventures: Tour de France trails in Canada, UK coast-to-coast mountain biking with rail assistance, thought-provoking features, and an hour-long extreme biking showcase with 15 top freeriders conquering forests, deserts, cities, and alpine peaks. See londonmountainfestival.com for more information. 7.30pm. £6 on door, £7 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Sun 16 Mar 2025 until
 Sun 4 May 2025

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

Wed 19 Mar 2025

Hand Zimmer & Friends (12A), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert captures an extraordinary live performance of some of Zimmer's most revered compositions. Cinematic masterpieces are brought to life by his band and a world-class orchestra at Dubai's iconic Coca-Cola Arena and beyond. The film Features conversations with Billie Eilish, Sir Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, Finneas, Jerry Bruckheimer, Johnny Marr, Pharrell Williams, Tanya Lapointe, Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya. 7.00pm. £16, Child £10, 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

Thu 20 Mar 2025

Nana Funk: Tough Old Bird, Ripon Arts Hub, Ripon, HG4 1LQ. Nana Funk kicks off Ripon Theatre Festival 2025 with Tough Old Bird! This heartfelt, bittersweet comedy explores ageing and societal views on women. Expect laughter, parody songs, comedy burlesque, and heartfelt moments. Join us on Thursday 20 March at Ripon Arts Hub for an unforgettable launch. Book tickets now!. 7:00pm. £15. tickets: https://bit.ly/4hkp67O web: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/nana-funk-to-launch-rtf-2025/

Thu 20 Mar 2025

RBO: Romeo & Juliet, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. The Royal Ballet, Live streamed event. The greatest love story ever told – through ballet. An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona. In this hothouse of tension, brawls are quick to break out and both sides get caught in the crossfire. 7.15pm. £16, Child £10, 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

Fri 21 Mar 2025 until
 Sun 23 Mar 2025

Lent Retreat at HolyRood House, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk. YO7 1HX. Francis & the healing power of the Natural World. Led by Adrian & Wilms Scott. We will explore St Francis' amazing life (including mental health crises that led to breakthroughs in his soul journey) through meditation, silence & sharing. 2pm. tel: 01845 522580 email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk

Fri 21 Mar 2025

Bootleg Eagles, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. The music of the Eagles is etched into our culture. It defines the music of the 1970s. The Bootleg Eagles take their audience on a powerful journey through the band's career, from their country-rock roots to global chart-toppers. 7.30pm. £25. 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 Mar 2025

The Bootleg Eagles, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. The music of the Eagles is etched into our culture. It defines thje music of the 1970's. Th3 Bootleg Eagles take their audience on a powerful journey through the band's career, from their country-rock roots to global chart toppers. 19.30. £25. tel: 01609 776230 email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Fri 21 Mar 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

Sat 22 Mar 2025

One Night of Classic Rock, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Rd. York YO31 8TA. Their powerhouse cast will bring you all your favourite rock anthems, plus new numbers that will blow you away. Expect hard-hitting rhythms, stunning visuals, and an incredible atmosphere. Come along, grab a drink from the bar, dance in the aisles and get ready to sing along. 7.30pm. £18. tel: 01904 501935 tickets: Book online email: boxoffice@jrtheatre.co.uk web: https://josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk

Sat 22 Mar 2025 until
 Sun 30 Mar 2025

Sir Nigel Gresley at NYMR, NYMR Pickering station, YO18 7AJ. Not Wed. No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley is a renowned member of the LNER A4 Pacific class, designed by the celebrated railway engineer Sir Nigel Gresley and built in 1937. This special visit offers a rare opportunity to see it in action, steaming along one of the UK’s most scenic heritage lines. There are two services per day, each is a full return journey from Pickering Station to Grosmont and back, taking approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes in total. Depart Pickering at 10.30am and 1.30pm. £30 return, Child (0-15) £15. Annual pass not valid. tel: 01751 472508 tickets: Book online or phone email: info@nymr.co.uk web: https://www.nymr.co.uk/event/sir-nigel-gresley

Sat 22 Mar 2025

Willow wreath making workshop, Sessay Village Hall YO73BE. Spring willow wreath making workshop - instructions by Twigs & Sprigs, willow wreath, seasonal greenery, fresh and dried flowers, ribbon, tea, coffee included. ( cakes available to purchase). 10am - midday. £45 payable in advance. tel: 07467 549302 tickets: Heather Dale on 07467549302 or events@sessayvillagehall.com by January 31st email: events@sessayvillagehall.com web: https://www.sessayvillagehall.co.uk

Sat 22 Mar 2025

Table Top sale, Thirkleby Parish Hall. Table top sale, clothes, toys, books, homeware, bric- a -brac. Proceeds to support Parish Hall. Cash only event. 11am- 2pm. £1 includes tea or coffee.

Sat 22 Mar 2025

Sculpture Park Residents' Day, Thirsk Hall, Kirkgate YO7 1PL. Free Sculpture Garden entry to all visitors with a YO7 postcode. tickets: No need to book web: https://thirskhall.com/events

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

Sun 23 Mar 2025

The Schola Cantorum of Ampleforth College, Ampleforth Abbey. J. S. Bach St John Passion. 7.30pm. Tickets from £10. tel: 01439 766471 tickets: music@ampleforth .co.uk

Sun 23 Mar 2025

Topcliffe Village Hall Open Day, YO7 3RJ. Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall open day and Lunch. 11am-1pm. tel: 01845 577911 web: https://topcliffe.org.uk/village-hall

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. Hours10.30am to 3.30pm with last admission at 3.00pm. Open Mon-Sat depending on available volunteers. Donation expected. web: http://thirskmuseum.org

Tue 25 Mar 2025

A Creative Lent Day, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk. YO7 1HX. Finding Our Creative Voice. Suitable for all abilities. Helen Warwick, a creative therapist chaplain, will be offering ideas to help open our creativity. The day will include lunch & hot drinks & will finish with tea & cake. 10am - 4pm. tel: 01845 522580 email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk

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/

Wed 26 Mar 2025

Attractions literature distribution event, Eden Camp Museum, MALTON. YO17 6RT. A networking event where over 30 visitor attractions from the North Yorkshire moors & coast area will have stocks of their 2025 promotional literature and information to distribute to local holiday accommodation providers and hospitality business owners. 10.30am - 1.30pm. Free. tel: 01653 697777 tickets: Contact Eden Camp (admin@edencamp.co.uk) to book in and receive a complimentary invitation email: admin@edencamp.co.uk web: https://www.edencamp.co.uk

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

National Theatre: Dr Strangelove (15), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction. 7.15pm. £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

Thu 27 Mar 2025

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

Thu 27 Mar 2025

Thirsk Ladies Club, Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall Annexe, Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QR. "Growing Up in the 1960s" a talk by Ken Bousfield. Will we be able to remember the home life and the school days from those times? What can we recall that makes us cringe? Come and join us to have a walk down memory lane. 7.30pm. Free for members, visitors £3. tel: 01845 522819

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/

Fri 28 Mar 2025 until
 Sun 30 Mar 2025

Bridget Jones (TBC), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Mad About the Boy. Now a widowed mother of two in her fifties, Bridget Jones feels lost in the world of app-based dating. However, romance unexpectedly sparks with her son’s science teacher… and a much younger man. Fri 11.30pm, Sat 2.30pm, 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

Fri 28 Mar 2025

The Lindisfarne Story, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Chapter 6 – No Time To Lose. With a sound distilled from folk, blues and beyond, Lindisfarne burst onto the international music scene in 1970. Memorable melodies, sweet & sour harmonies and gutsy instrumentation delivered with an infectious Geordie swagger, soon cemented Lindisfarne's reputation as a formidable musical force. Hit records, sell-out tours and international success were the inevitable results. 7.30pm. £26.50. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sat 29 Mar 2025 until
 Sun 30 Mar 2025

Mothers go free, Monk Park Farm, Bagby, Thirsk YO7 2AG. Enjoy Mothers Day at Monk Park Farm to say a huge thank you for all the amazing work you do. 10am-4.30pm (Fri to Mon term-time), every day in school holidays. Mum free, Adult £12, Child £12, under 1s £3 (Online Prices). tel: 01845 421124 tickets: Online or on the door (For the cheapest price book online) email: eyup@monkparkfarm.co.uk web: https://monkparkfarm.co.uk

Sat 29 Mar 2025 until
 Sat 5 Apr 2025

RedSky Bikes Reliability Ride Series, RedSky Bikes 3 Campion Square, Thirsk YO7 1GW. Dates for people to get some early season miles in on their Reliability Ride Series. Full details are on the website, there are four Road Routes that can be downloaded with Beginner and Advanced options with a Prize up for grabs. free. tel: 01845 444464 tickets: no registration required email: shop@redskybikes.co.uk web: https://www.redskybikes.co.uk/pages/newsandevents/

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/

Sat 29 Mar 2025

Wedding Fair, The Angel Inn, Topcliffe, Thirsk YO7 3RW. Enjoy a glass of bubbles and canapes and live music whilst meeting lots of wedding exhibitors. Any couple who subsequently make a booking for their big day at The Angel will receive a complimentary night in the Bridal Suite the evening of their wedding, along with a bottle of bubbly to celebrate. 11am-2pm. tel: 01845 578000 email: info@theangelinntopcliffe.co.uk web: https://theangelinntopcliffe.co.uk

Sat 29 Mar 2025

Sculpture Park Mothers' Day, Thirsk Hall, Kirkgate YO7 1PL. Free Sculpture Garden entry to all mothers. tickets: No need to book. Under 16s go free too. web: https://thirskhall.com/events

Sat 29 Mar 2025

Topcliffe: The Flying Oysters, Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall. Back by popular demand. One of the north east's top bands is returning. Dance the night away to the music of Coldplay, The Kinks, Kings of Leon, The Eurythmics, Queen, Radiohead, Killers, Pink Floyd, Elbow and the songs of many more top performers. Bring Your Own Drinks. £15, curry and pudding supper included. tel: 07785 223707 tickets: Topcliffe Post Office or phone email: doug@dougallan.co.uk

Mon 31 Mar 2025

North Yorkshire Moors Railway, NYMR Pickering station, YO18 7AJ. The main 2025 season opens - visitors can experience the heritage and beauty of one of Britain’s most beloved railways.
Off-Peak (April–June & September–October): Services will operate on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Peak (Easter, July & August): Services will run seven days a week. tel: 01751 472508 email: info@nymr.co.uk web: https://nymr.co.uk

Tue 1 Apr 2025

Bedale Archaeology & History Society, Bedale Hall and Zoom. Talk by Graham Seel - 'Harrogate’s saviour – Edward Wilson Dixon:' the story of Harrogate’s water supply and the building of Roundhill Reservoir. 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 & 6 more + field trips)). tickets: on the door or, for Zoom, from bahsoc@outlook.com

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/

Sat 5 Apr 2025 until
 Mon 21 Apr 2025

Easter Bunny Hunt, How Stean Gorge, Lofthouse, HG3 5SF. Our Easter bunnies have escaped around the gorge, can you help find them all.
Bunny ears for all the young bunny hunters. 9am till 5pm. £8 adults £7 concession, £6 child. tel: 01423 755666 tickets: By phone/ or online at Howstean.co.uk, or on the door email: admin@howstean.co.uk web: https://howstean.co.uk

Sun 6 Apr 2025

Thirsk Farmers' Market, Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1EY. Unlike some other markets all stallholders are local independent businesses who grow, rear or produce the food or drink on their stall. They're passionate about what they do and it shows. 9am-2pm. email: info@northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com web: https://northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com

Sun 6 Apr 2025

Plant Fair, Newburgh Priory, Coxwold, York YO61 4AS. A really big plant fair with over 25 stands attending – offering something for everyone. Don’t forget to bring cash though as some of the stands do not take cards. 11am-4pm. £5 entry (card or cash), children free. web: https://flowerpowerfairs.co.uk/newburgh-priory

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 12 Apr 2025

Bingo, Burger & Beers, How Stean Gorge, Lofthouse, HG3 5SF. Come along and join the fun, a chance to win some great prizes and have a bit of a giggle. 7pm till late. £14.95pp. tel: 01423 755666 tickets: By phone/ or online at Howstean.co.uk email: admin@howstean.co.uk web: https://howstean.co.uk

Sat 12 Apr 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. £15. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: amy@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/yoga-for-your-creativity-12th-april-2025/

Sat 12 Apr 2025

Mowbray Singers & Strings Attached, St Oswald's Church, Front St, Sowerby, Thirsk YO7 1JG. The Mowbray Singers (Sowerby based chamber choir) together with Strings Attached (Thirsk based string orchestra) are presenting a performance of JS Bach's  Passion of Our Lord According St Luke. 7.30pm. £10, Students/Under 16s free. tickets: White Rose Bookcafe, choir members or on the door

Tue 15 Apr 2025 until
 Thu 17 Apr 2025

Alan Ayckbourn’s Just Between Ourselves, Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate DL1 1RR. Alan Ayckbourn's writing talent is unmatched, crafting intricate worlds and nuanced narratives. His comedies delve into marital issues, aspirations, and class, but beneath the humour lies a deeper, sometimes dark, dimension. Just Between Ourselves balances comedy and tragedy deftly, revealing profound insights. 7.30pm, also 2.30pm Thu. £15 to £34.50. tel: 01325 405405 tickets: Book online email: hippodrome.boxoffice@darlington.gov.uk web: https://www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk

Thu 17 Apr 2025 until
 Tue 22 Apr 2025

Holy Week and Easter Retreat, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk. YO7 1HX. Come & join our Community Easter Retreat with reflections, liturgy, creative ideas and celebrations. Do email for more information. 10am - 4pm. email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk web: http://http:/

Fri 18 Apr 2025

The Bryan Adams Experience, Thirsk and Sowerby Institute. The Bryan Adams experience. Europe's No.1 Tribute. £4 members, £6 non members.

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

Sat 19 Apr 2025

Ceilidh Night, How Stean Gorge, Lofthouse, HG3 5SF. A family fun Ceilidh night with live music, wild dancing and steak and ale pie, chips and peas. 7pm till late. £36pp. tel: 01423 755666 tickets: By phone/ or online at Howstean.co.uk email: admin@howstean.co.uk web: https://howstean.co.uk

Sun 20 Apr 2025

Thirsk Artisan Market, Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1EY. An artisan market that wants to help serve local communities with the best artisan stalls, whilst giving traders the best opportunities to showcase and sell their handmade goods. 10am-3pm. email: info@littlebirdmade.co.uk web: https://littlebirdmade.com

Thu 24 Apr 2025

Hatches, Matches & Dispatches, Thirkleby Village Hall. A talk by Barbara Dixon. 2pm. Visitors welcome £3.

Fri 25 Apr 2025

Paint and Prosecco, Rural Arts The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Come and learn all about painting in acrylics and produce your own spring landscape. All done with a glass of fizz!?Our new evening workshops are perfect for friends to enjoy a glass of fizz 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/paint-and-prosecco/

Fri 25 Apr 2025 until
 Sat 26 Apr 2025

Leather Satchel making, Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join Catherine’s two day Satchel Making Workshop and craft your own leather satchel. Learn traditional skills like stitching, cutting, and riveting in a friendly group. Materials included. 10.30am - 4.30pm. £140. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: amy@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/leather-satchel-workshop/

Sat 26 Apr 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

Thu 1 May 2025 until
 Fri 2 May 2025

Two Day Wooden Bowl Carving, Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. This two-day workshop introduces green woodworking, teaching participants to carve a palm-sized bowl. Learn wood selection, carving techniques, tool care, and finishing touches, using cherry, silver birch, or sycamore. Tools provided. 10.30am - 4.30pm. £95. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: amy@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/two-day-wooden-bowl-carving/

Sun 4 May 2025

Thirsk Farmers' Market, Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1EY. Unlike some other markets all stallholders are local independent businesses who grow, rear or produce the food or drink on their stall. They're passionate about what they do and it shows. 9am-2pm. email: info@northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com web: https://northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com

Tue 6 May 2025

Bedale Archaeology & History Society, Bedale Hall and Zoom. St Hilda and the Synod of Whitby, a talk by Rev. Dr Greg Hoyland FRSA FHEA. 7.30 pm. Non-members £3 pp on the door or per screen (in full-time education free). tickets: On the door or, for Zoom, from bahsoc@outlook.com

Tue 6 May 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

Sat 10 May 2025

Meet the Emergency Services, Monk Park Farm, Bagby, Thirsk YO7 2AG. Join us for a day packed with family fun, fresh air, and furry friends, with a special twist. On our Emergency Services Day, not only can you enjoy all the farm has to offer, but you'll also have the chance to meet real-life heroes from the Fire Brigade, Police, Red Cross, and DocBike. It’s an exciting day for all ages. 10am-4.30pm (Fri to Mon term-time), every day in school holidays. Adult £12, Child £12, under 1s £3 (Online Prices). tel: 01845 421124 tickets: Online or on the door (For the cheapest price book online) email: eyup@monkparkfarm.co.uk web: https://monkparkfarm.co.uk

Sun 18 May 2025

Thirsk Artisan Market, Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1EY. An artisan market that wants to help serve local communities with the best artisan stalls, whilst giving traders the best opportunities to showcase and sell their handmade goods. 10am-3pm. email: info@littlebirdmade.co.uk web: https://littlebirdmade.com

Wed 21 May 2025

Yarnbombers Coffee Morning, Thirsk and Sowerby Town Hall, Westgate YO7 1QS. Proceeds go to local charity. 10.30am-Noon.

Thu 22 May 2025

Knights Templar of Westerdale, Thirkleby Village Hall, Great Thirkleby,. Thirkleby Local History Society. Presented by Carol Wilson. 2pm. Visitors welcome £3. Annual subs £12.

Thu 22 May 2025

Thirsk Ladies Club, Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall Annexe, Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QR. "Style Confidence" by Anna Phillips. Come along and learn how to make the most of what you wear. Join us for an evening of understanding how to dress to impress!. 7.30pm. Free for members, visitors £3. tel: 01845 522819

Sat 24 May 2025 until
 Sat 7 Jun 2025

Swaledale Festival, Swaledale and Wensleydale. Sixty-plus music, arts and walking events to inspire, transport and exhilarate in the spectacular northern Yorkshire Dales. web: https://swalefest.org