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Wed 31 May 2023

Thirsk Kids - On Location!, East Thirsk Community Hall. Join us for activities, stories, games, refreshments, and to explore some foreign lands. Suitable for children up to 11years old accompanied by an adult. organised by Thirsk Parishes. 10am - 12 noon. Free - Donations Welcome.

Wed 31 May 2023

Alligator Gumbo, Romanby Golf & Country Club. Romanby Jazz & Swing Cabaret Club. £15 Lunch is included. tel: 01609 778855

Wed 31 May 2023

Swaledale Festival, St. Andrew's Church, Aysgarth DL8 3SR. Mahler, Schumann & Brahms from all-star piano quartet. 7.30pm.

Up to
 Thu 1 Jun 2023

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol3, Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. (12A). Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own – a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful. Sunday evening subtitles. 7.30pm. Matinées Sat, Sun & Wed 2.30pm. £6 all tickets. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: On door web: https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk

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 Thu 1 Jun 2023

Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG), The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton DL6 1LP. (Animation) While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers—and brothers—Mario and Luigi are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. Tue 11am, Wed 2.30pm, Thu 5.30pm. £6, £5 child & concessions. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

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 Thu 1 Jun 2023

Ripon Rogues & Vagabonds, Workhouse Museum, Allhallowgate, Ripon, HG4 1LE. Join us for an exciting day out at Ripon Museums this May half term with a range of fun packed activities at the Workhouse Museum & Garden. We’ll be fingerprinting, baking Ripon rogue buns, dressing up as convicts and taking mugshots!. 12pm - 3pm. tel: 01765 690799 tickets: on the door email: rachael.warren@riponmuseums.co.uk web: https://riponmuseums.co.uk/events/event/ripon-rogues-vagabonds-half-term-activities/

Thu 1 Jun 2023

Event image Meet The Party Animals,, Aquatic Finatic, Thirsk road A168, Northallerton, DL6 3SB. Meet the party animals! A chance to see touch and hold a variety of weird and wonderful creatures. An amazing experience for children of all ages.
Four time slots available throughout the day. 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm. £5 per child. tel: 01609 780475 tickets: Please phone. email: info@aquaticfinatic.co.uk web: https://www.aquaticfinatic.co.uk

Thu 1 Jun 2023

Floral Demonstration Sowerby Flower Club, Sowerby Parochial Hall, The Flatts, Sowerby, YO7 1JG. "Mama Mia", a floral demonstration by Jo Purdy of Scarborough. Visitors welcome. 2pm. £5 includes tea & biscuits.

Sat 3 Jun 2023

Open Day, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk. YO7 1HX. Open Houses and Gardens, Refreshments & Stalls. The Royal British Legion Brass Band. 10am - 5pm. email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk web: http://www.holyroodhouse.org.uk

Sat 3 Jun 2023

Northallerton Male Voice Choir Summer Concert, The Forum, Northallerton. Summer Concert with their guests 'MUSICALITY'. Musical Director - Andrea Rhodes, Accompanist - Catherine Woods. 7.30pm. £10. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Forum Box Office email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sat 3 Jun 2023

An Evening OUT with Andy Hamilton, The Garden Rooms at Tennants, Leyburn. We are welcoming the award-winning writer & comedian Andy Hamilton for an evening of comic reflection, reminiscence & revelation.
Andy will look back over his more than forty years in comedy & sixty(ish) years on the planet & try to answer questions.
Enjoy an enlightening & entertaining but above all funny evening with a master of comedy. 7.30pm. See web site. tel: 01748 880019 tickets: See web site web: http://www.swalefest.org/info

Sat 3 Jun 2023 to
 Sun 4 Jun 2023

Event image Topcliffe History Weekend, St Columba's Church, Topcliffe, Thirsk YO7 3RU. This very special event marks St Columba's Day and celebrates the history of Topcliffe and the role of the church over the centuries.
The Church is organising a Village History Weekend and this year it will explore how events of the 17th century affected the people of Topcliffe. This includes a visit from members of a re-enactment group specialising in recreating the battles and lifestyles of the English Civil War. web: https://visitthirsk.uk/topcliffehistory

Sun 4 Jun 2023

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

Sun 4 Jun 2023

Event image Thirsk Farmers' Market, Thirsk Market Place YO7 1EY. Unlike other markets all our 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 to 2pm. email: info@northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com web: https://northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com

Mon 5 Jun 2023

Event image Afternoon Racing, Thirsk Racecourse, Station Road, Thirsk YO7 1QL. Gates open 11am, first race 1.10pm. tel: 01845 522276 tickets: Book online web: https://www.thirskracecourse.net

Tue 6 Jun 2023

Thirsk Ladies Cycle Group, Outside Thirsk and Sowerby Leisure Centre YO7 1LU. Only Tue. Leisure cycling around the Hambleton lanes, with a café stop, at a pace to suit the weakest rider; each Tuesday from 10am until 2pm. New riders welcome on the first Tuesday of the month. Tel Jacqueline for more information. After three rides, ladies are requested to join Cycling UK. tel: 07531 093357 web: https://www.cyclinguk.org/group/thirsk-ladies

Tue 6 Jun 2023

A History of Japanese Woodcut, Solberge Hall Hotel, Newby Wiske, DL7 9ER. Also on Zoom. The Arts Society, Hambleton. Carol Wilhide Justin gives an historical overview of the dominant, popular Japanese art form between the 17th and 19th centuries. 1.45-3.15pm. members free, Visitors £7. tickets: on the door or see website for Zoom information web: https://theartssociety.org./hambleton

Tue 6 Jun 2023

Archaeology Talk, Zoom only. Bedale Archaeological & History Society present a talk entitled 'Early Neolithic Enclosures in the North' by Al Oswald of York University. "Weird & atypical, even degenerate ... or then again, maybe not?". 7.30pm. £3 per screen. (Full-time education students free). tickets: Non members please email for the link & how to pay. email: bahsoc@outlook.com

Wed 7 Jun 2023

Ukrainian Sponsor Event, Northallerton Town Hall. "Helping Heart North Yorkshire" needs you. Could you sponsor a Ukrainian individual or family by offering room in your own home or a property you own under the UK Homes for Ukraine scheme. Come along to this open evening and find out what it takes to be a sponsor. You'll hear from Ukrainians settled in the areas as well as their sponsors. Representatives from Helping Heart, NYCC, Homes for Ukraine and Citizens Advice will be there to tell about the umbrella of support that is available. 7pm. tel: 07795 142855 tickets: free email: info@helpingheartnorthyorkshire.org.uk web: http://www.helpingheartnorthyorkshire.org,uk

Fri 2 Jun 2023 to
 Thu 8 Jun 2023

Book Club 2, Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Book Club 2: The Next Chapter (12A). Follows the new journey of four best friends as they take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. Sunday evening subtitles. 7.30pm. Matinée Wed 2.30pm. £6 all tickets. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: On door web: https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk

Thu 8 Jun 2023

The Forum Quiz Night, The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Get your brain cells ready for a fantastic night out of top notch quizzing! We will be serving a delicious pie and pea supper and the bar will be open. With a grand prize of two free cinema tickets for every member of the winning team! Round tables. 7pm. £12. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Thu 8 Jun 2023

Tanunda Town Brass Band Concert, Thirsk Methodist Church, St James Green, Thirsk YO7 1AQ. Come & hear this amazing band from the Southern Hemisphere. They have a wide repertoire including traditional & pop. The evening will include refreshments. 7.15pm. A suggested donation of £15 to support the work of Holy Rood House. tickets: From Holy Rood House or at the door. web: http://www.holyroodhouse.org.uk

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 Fri 9 Jun 2023

Coffee and cake, Hambleton Grange Residential Care Home Station Road. Only Fri. Drop in for a hot drink and a cake and a chat find out what we do. Open to public. Every second Friday monthly starting on 10th March 2023. 10:30am - 12:00pm. No charge. tel: 01845573773 email: elaine.snowden@idealcarehomes.co.uk

Fri 9 Jun 2023

Eddie and the Gold Tops, North Stainley, Ripon. HG4 3HT. Badapple Theatre presents Eddie & the Gold Tops. A warm hearted tale set in the 1960s. 'Extremely funny', The Stage. 'Great songs, great performances', Gazette & Herald. 7.30pm. tel: 01423 331304 for further information. tickets: Buy tickets online. web: http://www.badappletheatre.co.uk

Fri 9 Jun 2023

Event image Afternoon Racing, Thirsk Racecourse, Station Road, Thirsk YO7 1QL. Afternoon Racing with live music from The Flat Cap Brass Band. Gates open 11am, first race 1.10pm. tel: 01845 522276 tickets: Book online web: https://www.thirskracecourse.net

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 Sat 10 Jun 2023

Event image Swaledale Festival, Richmond, Leyburn, Arkengarthdale, Grinton, Reeth etc. Music, Arts & Walking in the Yorkshire Dales. As well as concerts by fantastic local choirs, bands and soloists, there are poetry walks in the landscape with poet Mary-Jane Holmes, puppetry for children and families with Lempen Puppet Theatre, a talk on the Northern Dales night skies, late-night moon-gazing on Reeth Green and comedy, film screenings and exhibitions by local artists. tel: 01748 880019 tickets: Book online web: https://www.swalefest.org

Sat 10 Jun 2023

RBL Garden Party, 16 St Marys Walk, Thirsk YO7 1BR. Thirsk Royal British Legion Band Garden Party. 2pm- 4pm.

Sat 10 Jun 2023

Artisan Market, Easingwold. Locally-produced arts & crafts, food & drink. A diverse, quality, shopping experience that celebrates independent producers and makers. 10am-2pm. web: https://www.littlebirdmade.com

Sat 10 Jun 2023

Artist's Talks - Emily Young, Thirsk Hall Sculpture Garden, Kirkgate, Thirsk. YO7 1PL. To coincide with our current exhibitions we have a programme of artist talks, featuring Q & A with internationally recognised artist Emily Young - as well as artists from the Royal Society of Sculptors including Elpida Hadzim Vasileva, Rosie Leventon & Rory Menage. 2pm Tea & coffee. 2.30pm Q & A with Emily Young. 3.30pm Sculpture Garden Tour. This is a free event once you purchase a Sculpture Garden General Admission Ticket. web: https://www.thirskhall.com/events

Tue 6 Jun 2023 to
 Sun 11 Jun 2023

Bramham International Horse Trials, Bramham Park, Bramham, Wetherby LS23 6ND. 7am-6pm. £15 to £30 plus £5 parking. tel: 01937 846005  tickets: Online or at gate email: horsetrials@bramhampark.co.uk web: https://bramham-horse.co.uk

Fri 9 Jun 2023 to
 Sun 11 Jun 2023

Harold Fry, The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Film Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (PG), Harold Fry is an unremarkable man who has made mistakes with all the important things: being a husband, a father and a friend. And now, well into his 60s, he is content to fade quietly into the background of life. Until ... Fri 2.30pm, Sat & Sun 7.30pm. £6, £5 child & concessions. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Fri 9 Jun 2023 to
 Sun 11 Jun 2023

60s Festival, Whitby (park & ride YO21 1TL). The Manfreds, Kinx, Fourmost Union Gap, Amen Corner and more. £95 Full weekend. tel: 01757 700042 web: https://www.whitby-live.com

Sat 10 Jun 2023 to
 Sun 11 Jun 2023

Tractor Fest, Newby Hall, Ripon HG4 5AJ. The UK's largest vintage tractor & engine show. Each year the show attracts over 1,600 exhibits as well as in excess of 12,000 visitors who also get access to the award winning gardens and other attractions. Features over 1,000 tractors. 10am-4pm. £56 family, £18 adult, £15 child, under 4s free. tel: 01423 322583 tickets: Online web: https://bookings.newbyhall.com

Sun 11 Jun 2023

Alne Street Fayre, Alne, York YO61 1RY. Noon-4.30pm. free. email: alnestreetfayre@btinternet.com web: https://www.alnestreetfayre.co.uk

Sun 11 Jun 2023

Hidden Gardens of Coxwold, Coxwold YO61 4BB. 14 gardens will open their gates. Plants stall and teas at the village hall. 1pm until 5pm. £5. Children free. tel: 01347 868719 tickets: Village Hall Car Park on the day email: alegassicke@gmail.com

Sun 11 Jun 2023

Event image Flower Power Fair, Thirsk Hall, Kirkgate YO7 1PL. For those of you who haven't attended one of Judy's fabulous plant fairs, you are in for a treat. For the past 17 years Judy has been bringing together a select group of plant nurseries and specialists who are passionate about what they grow and sell.
There will be some of the North's best nurseries attending including Fayrefield Horticulture & Plants selling annuals, perennials and her now famous handmade willow dragonflies, Pottertons Nursery (multi-award winners at Chelsea, Hampton Court and RHS shows), Gatekeeper Nurseries selling climbers, shrubs and shade lovers, Bright & Beautiful with a vast range of herbaceous perennials, Morton Nurseries selling ornamental small trees, shrubs and very unusual plants, and new this year, Ben from Cliff Bank Nursery, formerly the head gardener at York Gate.
Amongst the garden accessories will be Gardening With Wildlife, Alfresco Design, The Woodland Trust, Respect Soaps and the RSPB. 11am-4pm. £5.00 admission to the Gardens and Plant Fair, Child (under 13) free. tickets: Online or at gate. web: https://www.flowerpowerfairs.co.uk

Mon 12 Jun 2023

Sowerby WI Monthly Meeting, Parochial Hall, The Flatts, Sowerby, Thirsk, YO7 1JG. Talk by Andy Wilson, from Yorkshire Cancer Research. Talk and presentation of 'The Life of Henrietta Lacks', followed by refreshments. 7.30. Members free, small charge for visitors. tel: 01845524529 tickets: Pay on door, no need to book. email: sowerbywi@gmail.com web: https://visitthirsk.uk/sowerbywi

Tue 13 Jun 2023

'The City Walls of York.', Sacred Heart Church Hall, 41 Thirsk Road, Northallerton, DL6 1PJ (rear hall). A Northallerton & District Local History Society presentation by William Thackray. 7.00pm. Non members £3. (free for those in full-time education). tel: 07566 770625 tickets: Please phone. email: heritage1138@outlook.com web: http://www.northyorkshistory.co.uk

Tue 13 Jun 2023

Thirsk U3A - Speaker, St. Oswald's Parochial Hall, Sowerby, Thirsk. Staying at the Real Marigold Hotel
Speaker - Maggie Poppa. 10am. web: http://u3asites.org.uk/thirsk

Tue 13 Jun 2023

ROH: Il Trovatore (12A), The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Passions run high as Manrico and the Count di Luna compete for the affections of Leonora. Little do they know, Manrico’s mother Azucena has been keeping a terrible secret for decades. Soon a curse from the past will rise up from the ashes with devastating implications for them all. 7.15pm. £16, child £10, seniors £13. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Wed 14 Jun 2023

Northallerton u3a monthly meeting, The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Mohinder Singh Chana will give a talk on the Sikh religion & culture, one of the 6 major faiths in the UK. Free refreshments available. 10.15am. No charge. tickets: 07447348777 email: northallertonu3alw@gmail.com web: http://northallertonu3a website & facebook.

Fri 9 Jun 2023 to
 Thu 15 Jun 2023

The Little Mermaid (PG), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. A young mermaid makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress a prince. Sunday evening subtitles. 7.30pm. Matinées Sat, Sun & Wed 2.30pm. £6 all tickets. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: On door web: https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk

Thu 15 Jun 2023

NTL: Fleabag (15), The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton DL6 1LP. National Theatre Live. A rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life. Fleabag may seem oversexed, emotionally unfiltered and self-obsessed, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. With family and friendships under strain and a guinea pig café struggling to keep afloat, Fleabag suddenly finds herself with nothing to lose. 7pm. £15, child £10, seniors & students £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 15 Jun 2023 to
 Sat 24 Jun 2023

The Northern Aldborough Festival, Aldborough, York YO51 9ER. Classical Music. web: https://aldboroughfestival.co.uk

Up to
 Sat 8 Jul 2023

Event image Thirsk Hall Sculpture Garden, Kirkgate, Thirsk. YO7 1PL. Not Mon Tue Sun. The Sculpture Garden is open again with a major exhibition by renowned stone carver Emily Young in Gallery One.
Emily was named 'Britain's greatest living stone sculptor', by The Financial Times. To coincide with an exhibition in Gallery One, some of Young's monumental sculptures will be placed in the garden & parkland.
In addition to the indoor exhibition, we also have new outdoor sculptures for visitors to explore, by a selection of artists including: William Tucker, Richard Hudson, Rory Menage, Katie Hallam, Tim Ellis, Rosie Leventon & Emily Young - all members of the Royal Society of Sculptors who had been invited to apply to participate in a group show at Thirsk Hall Sculpture Garden.
Applicants were asked to submit maquettes or works on paper of sculptures that will be curated as part of a smaller exhibition in the Orangery. 11am-5pm. £6.50. Concession: £5.50. Child free. tickets: Online or at gate. web: https://www.thirskhall.com/sculpture-garden

Mon 5 Jun 2023 to
 Mon 10 Jul 2023

Life Drawing Classes, Gallery One, Thirsk Hall, YO71PL. The Summer term is back for Life Drawing with Laraine Simpson in Thirsk Hall Sculpture Garden. We have afternoon (2pm) & evening (6.30pm) classes available which last2.5 hours. Suitable for all abilities & are recommended for 18+ age. 2pm or 6.30pm. Afternoon £150. Evening £168.

Up to
 Tue 8 Aug 2023

Thirsk & Carlton Miniott WI, Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QR. Only Tue. Want to meet people & have an interesting & social evening? The WI is here to inspire you. The WI is everything you want it to be. The WI is what you make of it. It is about Fun & Friendship. Learning new skills. Taking part in a wide rage of activities. Getting involved with the community. Interested? Then come along & join us on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. 7pm. email: carminwi.pres@outlook.com

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 Sat 30 Sep 2023

Traditional car boot sale, York Rd. Thirsk. YO7 3AD. Only Sat. Woodfield Traditional Car Boot every Saturday.
Pearson’s ice cream, Martin’s coffee and Burger van. Toilets on site. 1pm - close. Sellers can set up 12.15pm,. £1 buyers.(under 16s free. Sellers £5 per car + £2 per trailer. £10 per van.

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 Sun 1 Oct 2023

Monarchy and York Minster, York Minster YO1 7HH. Discover York Minster’s royal connections and collections through an exhibition exploring the cathedral’s centuries-old relationship with the monarchy in celebration of the Coronation of King Charles III. The influence of the monarchy can be traced throughout York Minster’s history, from the humble baptism of King Edwin of Northumbria on Easter Day in 627 in a small wooden church built hastily for the service – the first York Minster, to HM King Charles III’s poignant return in November 2022 to unveil a statue of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Free with general admission price. tickets: Online or at the door web: https://visitthirsk.uk/minsterroyal

What’s on later

Thu 15 Jun 2023 to
 Sat 24 Jun 2023

The Northern Aldborough Festival, Aldborough, York YO51 9ER. Classical Music. web: https://aldboroughfestival.co.uk

Thu 15 Jun 2023

NTL: Fleabag (15), The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton DL6 1LP. National Theatre Live. A rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life. Fleabag may seem oversexed, emotionally unfiltered and self-obsessed, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. With family and friendships under strain and a guinea pig café struggling to keep afloat, Fleabag suddenly finds herself with nothing to lose. 7pm. £15, child £10, seniors & students £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 16 Jun 2023 to
 Thu 22 Jun 2023

Are You There God? (PG), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. When her family moves from the city to the suburbs, 11-year-old Margaret navigates new friends, feelings, and the beginning of adolescence. Sunday evening subtitles. 7.30pm. Matinée Wed 2.30pm. £6 all tickets. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: On door web: https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk

Sat 17 Jun 2023

Trifle & Wine evening, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk. YO7 1HX. Music, stalls & our wonderful gardens. 6pm - 9pm. tel: 01845522580 tickets: 01845522580 email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk web: http://www.holyroodhouse.org.uk

Sat 17 Jun 2023

CAV & PAG, Huddersfield Town Hall. Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana (Mascagni) & Pagliacci (Leoncavallo). Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra. 7pm. £10.50 - £19.50. Students £5.50. tel: SPO: 01484 850488 tickets: tickets.kirklees.gov.uk (incurs a 10% booking fee).

Sat 17 Jun 2023

Saints, Stories & Traditional Stalls, St Mary's Church, Kirkgate, Thirsk YO7 1PR. Only Sat. Come & step back in time to a new heritage event for all ages.
Refreshments, artisan stalls, film screenings, cakes & an interactive historical performance. 10am-3pm. Free.

Sat 17 Jun 2023

The CCC does Summer, The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Contemporary Community Choirs From Abba and Take That to Queen and The Killers, our show has something for everyone! We are guaranteed to have you dancing in your seats! Four Choirs come together to sing some of your favourite songs!. 1.30pm and 6pm. £16, child (under 12) £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 17 Jun 2023

The Yorkshire Flea, Thirsk Auction Mart, Blakey Lane, Thirsk, YO7 3AB. Yorkshire Flea market. antiques, vintage, collectables etc. 11am - 6pm. £3. tel: 07889 828288   07803 121428 email: ben@antiquesfairs.com web: http://antiquesfairs.com

Sat 17 Jun 2023

Quiz Night, Thirsk Community Library, Meadowfields, Chapel St. Thirsk YO7 1TH. Only Sat. Quiz Night-Raffle. Ticket includes soft drinks and light food (Bring your own alcohol). Come as a team or let us find a team for you. All proceeds help to keep the library open. 7.30pm. £5 or pay at door. tel: 01609534589 email: library@thirskcommunitylibrary.org.uk

Sun 18 Jun 2023

Yorkshire Modified Car Show, Scampston Hall, Malton YO17 8NG. This event showcases these cars at their finest, giving enthusiasts the chance to see and hear all the action. One of the highlights is the show car competition known as the Yorkshire Top 20, featuring the top 20 cars entered from around the UK. 10am – 4pm. £12, Over 65s £10, Under 16s £6, Under 5s free. Parking free. tel: 01751 200839 tickets: Online or at the gate email: info@outdoorshows.co.uk web: https://outdoorshows.co.uk/yorkshire-modified-car-show

Sun 18 Jun 2023

Event image Handmade & Vintage Fair, Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QR. Lovely stalls, beautiful gifts. 10am to 3pm. email: Pickeringfairs@gmail.com

Sun 18 Jun 2023

Event image Artisan Market, Thirsk Market Place YO7 1EY. Locally-produced arts & crafts, food & drink. A diverse, quality, shopping experience that celebrates independent producers and makers. 10am-3pm. web: https://www.littlebirdmade.com

Tue 20 Jun 2023

Event image Afternoon Racing & Ascot, Thirsk Racecourse, Station Road, Thirsk YO7 1QL. Afternoon Racing featuring Royal Ascot Coverage. Gates open 11am, first race 1.10pm. tel: 01845 522276 tickets: Book online web: https://www.thirskracecourse.net

Thu 22 Jun 2023

Steve Bugeja (14+), The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Work In Progress with support from Catherine Young. Steve Bugeja, the creator, and star of ITV2’s hit sitcom, Buffering, returns to the Edinburgh Fringe. 8pm. £10. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Thu 22 Jun 2023

"Sewing, My Passion", Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall Annexe, Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QR. A talk given by Joan Smith from near Scarborough, an experienced embroidery teacher, about how she started with a hobby that turned into her career. Come along and see her beautiful samples of work. 7.30pm. Free for members, visitors £3. tel: 01845 522819 - Janet tickets: n/a

Fri 23 Jun 2023

Frango Eduardo + thesmOkeyjoe, Gallery One, Thirsk Hall, YO71PL. We are absolutely thrilled that Yorkshire Food & Drink Rising Star winners Frango Eduardo & thesmOkeyjoe are once again joining forces for their second collaboration at Gallery One. We can't wait to see what Ted, Emma & Harry cook on the grills. This is a free entry to the Sculpture Garden event, but we encourage visitors to book online so that we can ensure that there is enough food for everyone. There will be a fully stocked bar & live entertainment. This event is sponsored by Timothy Taylor's. Doors will open at 6pm. web: https://thirskhall.com/events

Fri 23 Jun 2023

Opera for the People, St Mary's Church, Kilburn, YO61 4AH. Join Nicola for an intimate few hours of popular Opera and Crossover music in her own unique style, choosing songs from her Song Menu from Mozart to Puccini to Elvis.
Held in the beautiful setting of St Mary's church on behalf of Kilburn Institute. 7.00 for 7.30pm. £10.00. tel: 01347 868359 tickets: www.ruralarts.org or jmharron@outlook.com web: https://iamnicolamills.com

Fri 23 Jun 2023

An Evening with Rosie Page, Sutton u Whitestonecliffe Village Hall. Rosie will be talking about her Dad Alf Wight and also The Herriot Hospice @ The Lambert. 7.30pm. £5. tel: 07748 493909 tickets: Bookings only from John Sharp

Fri 23 Jun 2023

A Night of Country Music, Thirsk and Sowerby Institute. Only Fri. A night of Country Music with Honky Tonkin. On Stage 8.30pm. Tickets £3 Members £5 Non Members.

Sat 24 Jun 2023 to
 Sun 25 Jun 2023

Event image Monk Park Farm discount, Monk Park Farm, Bagby, Thirsk YO7 2AG. This weekend there is a 50% discount for up to 500 residents in the Thirsk and greater YO7 postcode area. See website for details. 10am-5pm. tel: 01845 421124 tickets: Online advised web: https://www.monkparkfarm.co.uk

Sat 24 Jun 2023 to
 Sun 2 Jul 2023

Walking Festival, Otley. Otley Walking Festival 2023, some walks require booking. tel: 07564 625129 tickets: online/phone email: otleywalkingfestival@mail.com web: http://www.otleywalkingfestival.co.uk

Sat 24 Jun 2023

Concert for Cancer Research, St Mary's Church, Kirkgate, Thirsk YO7 1PR. A Charity Concert in aid of Cancer Research UK featuring Chris Dodd, Organ; Helen Proudley, piano; Moira Challenor, Viola, and Jill Shepherd, Flute, together with voices from Ripon Resound. 7.30pm. £10. tel: 07850 917680 tickets: White Rose Books, Thirsk, or phone

Sat 24 Jun 2023

Screen to Stage, The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Charlotte Jacqueline School of Dance. Join us as we celebrate our favourite famous soundtracks from both the big and small screen. With classics ranging from Harry Potter to Wallace & Gromit, there's tunes for everyone to enjoy. Noon and 5pm. £11, child (under 11) £6.50. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sat 24 Jun 2023

Fun Dog Show, Thirsk Auction Mart, Blakey Lane, Thirsk, YO7 3AB. Open to all dogs. 11 fun classes. Prizes, Rosettes. Stalls. Refreshments. Judging by Peter Wright of Yorkshire vet fame. Proceeds for the Herriot Hospice. 09.30am onwards sign-in. Judging from 11.00am. £2.00 per class or 3 for £5. tickets: Enter on the day.

Sun 25 Jun 2023

Homegrown Food Festival, Applegarth, Northallerton DL7 8LZ. A great opportunity to celebrate local food and to meet the people who produce it. Take part in cookery workshops, watch renowned local chefs work their magic, learn how to grow your own vegetables and relax and listen to great live music. Free entry. tel: 07906 662403 email: homegrownfoodfest@gmail.com web: http://www.homegrownfoodfest.co.uk

Sun 25 Jun 2023

Matthew Chadbond - Violin, Gallery One, Thirsk Hall, YO71PL. De Mowbray Music's Sunday Concert Series presents Matthew Chadbond - violin. Matthew performs a multitude of genres of music with professional orchestras & ensembles across the country. He is the leader of the Northern Film Orchestra, an orchestra that specialises in recording music for Film & TV, and is also leader of the Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra. Programme to include Fantasia No. 9 for Solo Violin (Telemann), Three States at Play (Ellin), Tango Etudes (Piazzola). 60minute performance. 3pm. £10. Under 16s £6. tickets: www.thirskhall.com or on door. email: office@benjaminellin.com web: http://www.demowbraymusic.com

Sun 25 Jun 2023

Malton Show, Scampston Park, Malton YO17 8NG. 8am - 5.30pm. £12 adult, £8 OAP, £6 12-16s, under 12s free. tel: 01653 915103 (Thu only) email: office@maltonshow.org web: https://www.maltonshow.com

Wed 28 Jun 2023

Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty (12A), The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Enter a wondrous world of magical fairies and vampires, where the timeless tale of good vs evil is turned upside-down, creating a supernatural love story that even the passage of time itself cannot hinder. Will Princess Aurora ever find her true love again?. 7.30pm. £15, child £10, seniors & students £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 29 Jun 2023

Summer Quiet Garden Day, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk. YO7 1HX. Awakening our Wild Nature. Come & enjoy a day in our healing gardens. 10am -4pm. tel: 01845522580 tickets: 01845522580 email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk web: http://www.holyroodhouse.org.uk

Fri 30 Jun 2023 to
 Sat 1 Jul 2023

Dance Delerium, The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton DL6 1LP. A vibrant virtuoso dance production, showcasing the best of young talent from Northallerton and surrounding areas. From classical ballet to commercial jazz dance, this much anticipated show by The Sarah Louise School of Dance has something for everyone to be wowed and inspired by. 7pm. £12, concession £10. 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 Jul 2023 to
 Sun 2 Jul 2023

North Yorkshire Moors 300, RedSky Bikes, 3 Campion Square, Thirsk YO7 1GW. A 300km individual time trial on bikes round the North York Moors. Your ticket gets you a place on the mass start from RedSky Bikes, a basic breakfast spread and a hot meal on your return. Plus if you complete the entire route you will receive a well-earned NYM300 badge. 7.30am. £25. tel: 01845 444464 tickets: Online email: shop@redskybikes.co.uk web: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-yorkshire-moors-300-itt-tickets-566675009207

Sun 2 Jul 2023

Event image Flower Power Fair, Constable Burton Hall, Leyburn DL8 5LJ. Flower Power Plant Fairs bring together the very best in Northern Growers and Nurseries. All the growers offer quality plants, grown in the UK, and usually propagated and nurtured by themselves. The fairs enable serious plant enthusiasts and keen gardeners to meet, share knowledge, learn from the experts and buy the latest in unusual, rare plants & shrubs as well as those key classic favourites. 11am-4pm. £6.00 (£5 on line). tickets: www.constableburton.com web: https://www.flowerpowerfairs.co.uk

Sun 2 Jul 2023

Huby and Sutton Show, Sutton Park 8 miles north of York, YO61 1DP. 9am-5pm. £10 adult, under 16s free but must be with an adult, plus booking fee. tel: 07973 894909  email: vickicwaite@gmail.com web: https://www.hubyandsuttonshow.org.uk

Sun 2 Jul 2023

Sunday Jazz, The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Enjoy the fabulous sounds of the Big Band Era performed, in an open session, by Alan Owens and The Forum Big Band. The bar is open. Noon, ends 2pm. £4. 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 Jul 2023

Thirsk Yarnbombers, Thirsk Market Place YO7 1EY. Put up 'FIFA Women's Football' display.

Sun 2 Jul 2023

Event image Thirsk Farmers' Market, Thirsk Market Place YO7 1EY. Unlike other markets all our 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 to 2pm. email: info@northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com web: https://northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com

Mon 3 Jul 2023 to
 Wed 5 Jul 2023

Abba Alma, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk. YO7 1HX. Improvisations on the Lord's Prayer with Dr Nicola Slee, our patron poet. With opportunities for your own creative writing & experimentation, time & space for rest, relaxation, silence & prayer, good food &more. tel: 01845522580 email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk web: http://www.holyroodhouse.org.uk

Tue 4 Jul 2023

Thirsk Ladies Cycle Group, Outside Thirsk and Sowerby Leisure Centre YO7 1LU. Only Tue. Leisure cycling around the Hambleton lanes, with a café stop, at a pace to suit the weakest rider; each Tuesday from 10am until 2pm. New riders welcome on the first Tuesday of the month. Tel Jacqueline for more information. After three rides, ladies are requested to join Cycling UK. tel: 07531 093357 web: https://www.cyclinguk.org/group/thirsk-ladies

Wed 5 Jul 2023

Event image Afternoon Racing, Thirsk Racecourse, Station Road, Thirsk YO7 1QL. Afternoon Racing. Gates open 11am, first race 2.15pm. tel: 01845 522276 tickets: Book online web: https://www.thirskracecourse.net

Fri 7 Jul 2023 to
 Sun 9 Jul 2023

Kilburn Feast, Kilburn, Thirsk YO61 4AG. Village Fete. free. email: admin@kilburnyorks.com web: https://www.kilburnyorks.com

Sat 8 Jul 2023

Outdoor Theatre, Kiplin Hall, Richmond DL10 6AT. Quantum Theatre presents Wind in the Willows.
. 7pm. tel: 01748 818178 tickets: Book online email: info@kiplinhall.co.uk web: https://kiplinhall.co.uk

Sat 8 Jul 2023

Event image 90s Silent Disco, Ripon Cathedral, HG4 1QS. You ask: "What is a silent disco?" It is an activity where people dance to music listened to on wireless headphones.
After Chester, Bradford, Ely and Coventry cathedrals Ripon will host a 90s Silent Disco. Expect some of the UK's best 90s DJs playing all your favourite tunes in the stunning, illuminated surroundings of the historic Ripon Cathedral. There will be a stocked bar on site for the entire duration of the event. Session 1: 6.30-9pm, Session 2: 9.30pm-midnight. From £26.58, 18+ only. tickets: Book early online web: https://facebook.com/incrediblesilentdiscos

Sat 8 Jul 2023

Event image Thirsk Repair Cafe, Thirsk Community Library, Meadowfields, Chapel St. Thirsk YO7 1TH. Get your broken item repaired. Learn how things are made. Meet and socialise over a cup of tea or coffee. Bring Clothes, Furniture, Toys, Small Appliances, Computers, Phones and house & garden tools to sharpen. 10am-1pm. Voluntary donation. email: thirskrepaircafe@gmail.com

Sun 9 Jul 2023

Northallerton Carnival, Applegarth, Northallerton DL7 8LZ. Carnival. 11am till 3pm. Free entry. email: northallertoncarnival81@gmail.com web: https://www.facebook.com/northallertoncarnival

Sun 9 Jul 2023

Classic Car Rally, Scampston Hall, Malton YO17 8NG. A Historic Vehicle Gathering for the enjoyment of owners and admirers of classic cars. They will be parked in the inner park, with the splendid backdrop of Scampston Hall. 10am-5pm. £9.50, Child (5-16) £5.50, Family (2+3) £27. tel: 01944 759111 tickets: Book online or at the gate email: katie@scampston.co.uk web: https://www.scampston.co.uk/db/events-diary/classic-car-rally-2

Sun 9 Jul 2023

Song & Creative Arts, St. Mary's Church, Kirkgate, Thirsk. A service of song & creative arts in thanksgiving for Creation. One of a series of free afternoon concerts. 3pm.

Sun 9 Jul 2023

Summer Lunch for HH@TL, Thirsk Farmers Auction Mart, Blakey Lane, Thirsk, YO7 3AB. Enjoy a two course cold lunch with coffee/tea, and help Thirsk Ladies Club raise funds for Herriot Hospice @ The Lambert appeal.
Raffle, fun games and a craft table.
Bar available. Music from the RBL band on arrival, 12.30pm for a 1pm serving. Tickets are £25, available now. 12.30pm for 1pm. tel: 07770 530734 tickets: via phone

Tue 11 Jul 2023 to
 Fri 14 Jul 2023

Great Yorkshire Show, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate HG2 8NZ. 8am-6pm. Adult £32, Child (5-18yrs) £13, Family (2+3) £80. tel: 01423 541222  tickets: Online or phone web: https://greatyorkshireshow.co.uk

Tue 11 Jul 2023

'The History of Gisborough Priory.', Sacred Heart Church Hall, 41 Thirsk Road, Northallerton, DL6 1PJ (rear hall). Northallerton & District Local History Society presentation by Christine Clarke. 7.00pm. Non members £3. (free for those in full-time education). tel: 07566 770625 tickets: 07566770625 email: heritage1138@outlook.com web: http://www.northyorkshistory.co.uk

Tue 11 Jul 2023

Thirsk U3A - Speaker, St. Oswald's Parochial Hall, Sowerby, Thirsk. A Fair Kind of Life
Speaker - Valerie Moody. 10am. web: http://u3asites.org.uk/thirsk

Fri 14 Jul 2023

Outdoor Cinema - Dirty Dancing, Thirsk Racecourse Station Road Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1QL. An open air cinema experience screening Dirty Dancing. 19.00 - 23.30. Starting from £12. tel: 07790665935 tickets: https://www.cinemaoutdoor.co.uk/thirskoutdoorcinema email: info@openairfilm.co.uk web: https://www.cinemaoutdoor.co.uk/thirskoutdoorcinema

Fri 14 Jul 2023 to
 Sun 30 Jul 2023

Event image Ryedale Festival, Venues around Ryedale. The Ryedale Festival welcomes outstanding classical music performers from all over the world to give a wide-ranging and distinctive programme in the many spectacular venues in and around Ryedale, North Yorkshire – an area full of history and natural beauty. A catalogue of events & venues will be available nearer the time of the festival. tickets: Book online

Sat 15 Jul 2023 to
 Sun 16 Jul 2023

Steam Engines & Fair Organs, Masham, Ripon HG4 4PB. Masham Steam Engine & Fair Organ Rally. Adult £11, Family (2+3) £23. email: hello@mashamsteamrally.com web: https://www.mashamsteamrally.com

Sat 15 Jul 2023

Picton Show, Picton, Yarm TS15 0AE. Sports, Gymkhana & Horticultural Show. 9am-4pm. email: pictonshow69@outlook.com web: https://pictonhorticulturalshow.weebly.com

Sat 15 Jul 2023

Event image Mowbray Singers, St Oswald's Church, Front St, Sowerby, Thirsk YO7 1JG. Songs of Thyme and Tide. Conducted by Trevor Wilson. web: https://www.mowbraysingers.co.uk

Sun 16 Jul 2023

Historic Vehicle Rally, Newby Hall, Ripon HG4 5AE. Vintage and classic cars - the North’s biggest one-day car show. 10am-4pm. Adult £18, Child £15, Family £56, under 4s free (gardens only, house has supplement). tel: 01423 322 583  email: info@newbyhall.com web: https://www.newbyhall.com

Sun 16 Jul 2023

Event image Handmade & Vintage Fair, Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QR. Lovely stalls, beautiful gifts. 10am-3pm. email: Pickeringfairs@gmail.com

Sun 16 Jul 2023

Event image Artisan Market, Thirsk Market Place YO7 1EY. Locally-produced arts & crafts, food & drink. A diverse, quality, shopping experience that celebrates independent producers and makers. 10am-3pm. web: https://www.littlebirdmade.com

Sun 16 Jul 2023

Thirsk Yarnbombers, Thirsk Market Place YO7 1EY. New display: 'A Day at the Races'.

Sun 16 Jul 2023

Event image Flower Power Fair, Wynyard Hall, Billingham TS22 5NF. Flower Power Plant Fairs bring together the very best in Northern Growers and Nurseries. All the growers offer quality plants, grown in the UK, and usually propagated and nurtured by themselves. The fairs enable serious plant enthusiasts and keen gardeners to meet, share knowledge, learn from the experts and buy the latest in unusual, rare plants & shrubs as well as those key classic favourites. 11am-4pm. £9, seniors £6, child £6, under 3 free. web: https://www.flowerpowerfairs.co.uk

Wed 19 Jul 2023

Driffield Show, Kelleythorpe, Driffield YO25 9DN. 9am-5pm. Adult £16 (includes up to 4 under 16s), carer free. tel: 01377 257494 tickets: Online only email: office@driffieldshowground.co.uk web: https://www.driffieldshowground.co.uk

Thu 20 Jul 2023

Creative Day, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk. YO7 1HX. Exploring the Sacred Journey. 10am - 4pm. tel: 01845522580 tickets: 01845522580 email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk web: http://www.holyroodhouse.org.uk

Fri 21 Jul 2023 to
 Mon 24 Jul 2023

Holy Rood House 30th Anniversary, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk. YO7 1HX. Celebrations with lectures, arts, sculpture & music, liturgy & discussion on Celebration & Challenges. Speakers include Prof. Revd June Boyce-Tillman, Dr David McDonald & David Gee. Fri. 12 noon - Mon. 4pm. tel: 01845522580 tickets: 01845522580 email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk web: http://www.holyroodhouse.org.uk

Sat 22 Jul 2023 to
 Sun 23 Jul 2023

Dales Food & Drink Festival, Funkirk Farm, Skipton BD23 3AB. The Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival. 9am-7pm. Single day: Adult £15, Child £15, Family £68 (2+2 8-17yrs) +(booking fee and excludes some extra events)celebrity events). tel: 01756 796015  email: tickets@yorkshiredalesfoodanddrinkfestival.com web: https://www.yorkshiredalesfoodanddrinkfestival.com

Sat 22 Jul 2023

Hampsthwaite Feast & Show, Hampsthwaite HG3 2EU. email: feast@hampsthwaite.org.uk web: http://www.hampsthwaite.org.uk/hampsthwaitefeast

Sat 22 Jul 2023

Outdoor Theatre, Kiplin Hall, Richmond DL10 6AT. Three Inch Fools presents Shakespeare's 'As You Like It'.
. 7pm. tel: 01748 818178 tickets: Book online email: info@kiplinhall.co.uk web: https://kiplinhall.co.uk

Sun 23 Jul 2023

Aldborough & Boroughbridge Agricultural Show, Newby Hall, Skelton on Ure, Ripon HG4 5AE. Baking, handicrafts, horticulture, children’s classes, flower arranging, photography and farm produce. Dog, cattle, sheep, horse and donkey classes. Tickets include entry into the gardens and legendary adventure playground. 10am-4pm. tel: 01423 322583 tickets: Book online or buy at gate email: bbridgeshowsec@gmail.com web: https://www.boroughbridgeshow.co.uk

Tue 25 Jul 2023

Ryedale Agricultural Show, Wellburn Park Nr Kirbymoorside YO62 7HG. Ryedale Agricultural Show. 8.30am-6pm. tel: 07984 939701  tickets: Online or card payment on the day email: info@ryedaleshow.co.uk web: https://www.ryedaleshow.co.uk

Fri 28 Jul 2023 to
 Mon 31 Jul 2023

Deer Shed Festival, Baldersby Park, Topcliffe, Thirsk YO7 3BZ. Music, Comedy, Shows, Science, Sport, Spoken word, Literary, Theatre, Workshops, Arts, Cinema, Food. "Deer Shed is the best family festival in the UK, Deer Shed is a place to make memories that you will cherish forever." Festivals For All. 10am Friday to Noon Monday. Adult: £189 full weekend. Child Free to £81. tickets: Book online email: info@deershedfestival.com web: https://www.deershedfestival.com

Fri 28 Jul 2023

A Concert for Ukraine, St Mary's Church, Kirkgate, Thirsk YO7 1PR. Ryedale Festival. Darkness to Light. Choir of King’s College, London - Joseph Fort conductor. John Tavener: The Hymn of the Unwaning Light
Rachmaninov Vespers: All Night Vigil. 8pm. £20 & £15, Under 25s £5. tel: 01751 475777 tickets: Book online email: contact@ryedalefestival.com web: https://visitthirsk.uk/darknesstolight

Fri 28 Jul 2023

Aaron Agugbo & Zeynep Ozsuca, St Oswald's Church, Front St, Sowerby, Thirsk YO7 1JG. Aaron Akugbo trumpet & Zeynep Özsuca piano play
Honegger: Intrada, Bach: Concerto in F major BWV 1053, Florence Price@ Morning from A Day in the Life of a Washerwoman, Florence Price: Sympathy, Florence Price: Resignation, Florence Price: Adoration, Karl Pliss: Sonata for Trumpet and Piano. 3pm. £18, Under 25s £5. tickets: Book online web: https://visitthirsk.uk/aaronakugbo

Fri 28 Jul 2023

Event image Summer Festival Racing, Thirsk Racecourse, Station Road, Thirsk YO7 1QL. Go Racing In Yorkshire Summer Festival. A celebration of racing in Yorkshire in the height of summer. Gates open 11am, first race 2.00pm. tel: 01845 522276 tickets: Book online web: https://www.thirskracecourse.net

Sat 29 Jul 2023

Birstwith Show, Birstwith, Harrogate HG3 3AG. email: info@birstwithshow.com web: https://www.birstwithshow.com

Sat 29 Jul 2023

Borrowby Show, Hillside Rural Activities Park, Knayton, Thirsk YO7 4AX. Noon-6pm. tel: 07732 355911 email: info@borrowbyshow.org.uk web: https://borrowbyshow.co.uk

Sat 29 Jul 2023

St Wilfred's Procession, Ripon HG4 1BP. The procession as we know it today has brightly decorated floats driving round the city, generating a carnival atmosphere. A unique event that was traditionally held to mark the feast of St Wilfrid. The origins of the procession date back to 1108 when King Henry 1st granted a royal charter to the City Of Ripon to hold an annual fair. 1.30pm Studley Rd, 2.15pm Allhallowgate, 3.00pm Southgate, 4.05pm Market Place East, 4.30pm Ripon Cathedral service. email: hello@stwilfridsprocession.com web: https://stwilfridsprocession.com

Sun 30 Jul 2023

Weeton Show. A traditional, family-focused show, whether you want to compete or just have a fun day, The Weeton Showground, Weeton Lane, Weeton, Harrogate LS17 0AN. The Weeton Showground, Weeton Lane, Weeton, Harrogate. From 9am. tel: 07747 774428 email: secretary@weetonshow.co.uk web: https://www.weetonshow.co.uk

Sun 30 Jul 2023

Thirsk Model Railway Show, Thirsk Town Hall Westgate YO7 1QR. 18 model railway layouts, plus traders and demonstrators. Refreshments and tombola. Accompanied children admitted free of charge. All profits made at the show will be donated to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance (Registered Charity No. 1084305). 10am till 4pm. Adults £5.00; Concessions £5.00; Accompanied children free of charge. email: show@expo-thirsk.co.uk web: http://expo-thirsk.co.uk

Tue 1 Aug 2023

Thirsk Ladies Cycle Group, Outside Thirsk and Sowerby Leisure Centre YO7 1LU. Only Tue. Leisure cycling around the Hambleton lanes, with a café stop, at a pace to suit the weakest rider; each Tuesday from 10am until 2pm. New riders welcome on the first Tuesday of the month. Tel Jacqueline for more information. After three rides, ladies are requested to join Cycling UK. tel: 07531 093357 web: https://www.cyclinguk.org/group/thirsk-ladies

Tue 1 Aug 2023

Egton Bridge Gooseberry Show, St Hedda’s Schoolroom, Egton Bridge, Whitby YO21 1UX. The oldest Gooseberry show in the world, every year since 1800. 2.00-6.30pm. email: egtongooseberry@gmail.com web: https://egtongooseberryshow.org.uk

Fri 4 Aug 2023

Hinderwell Horse & Agricultural Show, Runswick Lane, Hinderwell, Saltburn-By-Sea TS13 5HR. Renowned for its Cleveland Bay classes but also gives people the opportunity to show their skills and animals in a range of ‘friendly’ competitions. It also include classes in heavy horses, pony breeding, ridden ponies, show jumping and gymkhana. Smaller animals also have the chance to shine with classes for sheep, ferrets and in the dog show. 9am-4.30pm. Adult £5, Child £3, Senior £4, Family (2+2) £14. web: https://hinderwellshow.org.uk

Sat 5 Aug 2023

Osmotherley Show, Home Farm, Thimbleby DL6 3PY. 10am-10pm. tel: 01609 882388  email: secretary@osmotherleyshow.co.uk web: https://osmotherleyshow.co.uk

Sat 5 Aug 2023

Outdoor Theatre, Kiplin Hall, Richmond DL10 6AT. The HandleBards presents Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream'.
. 7pm. tel: 01748 818178 tickets: Book online email: info@kiplinhall.co.uk web: https://kiplinhall.co.uk

Sun 6 Aug 2023

Tockwith show, Cattal Moor Lane, Tockwith, York YO26 7QH. tel: 07739 951152 email: secretary@tockwithshow.org.uk web: https://www.tockwithshow.org.uk

Sun 6 Aug 2023

Thirsk and Sowerby Festival, Sowerby Flatts, Sowerby, Thirsk YO7 1LU. A free family fun day for all. 10am-4pm. Free. tel: 07920 018521 email: FestivalFlatts@outlook.com web: https://www.facebook.com/festivalontheflatts

Sun 6 Aug 2023

Concert, St Mary's Church, Kirkgate, Thirsk YO7 1PR. Concert by Ripon Resound - "Summer is Icoming'In!". 3pm. free.

Sat 12 Aug 2023

Kirkby Fleetham Feast, Kirkby Fleetham, Northallerton DL7 0SA. A traditional Village Show on the Village Green. Arena events, produce and crafts, tea and cakes or something stronger. The Feast is a rural village tradition recognised by today’s generation. Noon-9pm. web: https://www.kirkbyfleethamfeast.org

Sat 12 Aug 2023 to
 Mon 14 Aug 2023

Whitby Regatta, Whitby park & ride YO21 1TL. Sea-based and on-shore fun. 25 events over 4 days. tel: 07827 452753 email: whitbyregatta@live.co.uk web: https://www.whitbyregatta.co.uk

Sun 13 Aug 2023

Ripley Show, Ripley Castle Park, Harrogate HG3 3EA. 8.30am-5pm. Adult £13, Child (5-16) £6.50, Family (2+3) £31, Under 5s free. Free parking. email: sec@ripleyshow.co.uk web: https://www.ripleyshow.co.uk

Wed 16 Aug 2023

Danby Show, Danby, Whitby YO21 2NP. Ferrets, Horses, Horticulture, Handicrafts, Livestock, Pigeons, Rabbits and Cavies. Vintage Machinery and Motorcycles, Food and a Beer Tent. Adult £6, Child (5-16) £3, Under 5s free. tel: 01287 660416 email: lizsheard@yahoo.com web: http://www.danbyshow.co.uk

Fri 18 Aug 2023 to
 Sun 20 Aug 2023

Thirsk Hall Festival, Thirsk Hall, Kirkgate YO7 1PL. The return for the third year in a row of the hugely popular Thirsk Hall Festival. Join fellow music enthusiasts in the parkland, to enjoy live music and entertainment for all ages. It is proudly sponsored by Severfield and Timothy Taylors, and will be supporting the Herriot Hospice @ The Lambert. web: https://thirskhall.com

Sat 19 Aug 2023 to
 Sun 20 Aug 2023

Rock The Town, Bedale Park, North End, Bedale DL8 1AA. Family Music Festival.
Sat: Freddie Cleary, Khalysis, Doubtful Bottle, Typically Tina, The 1980s. Headliner: Bad Manners.
Sun: Gordon's Alive, Adrenaline Brothers, Laura Kelly, Hip Hop Hooray, Mis Shapes, Ultra 90s. Featuring: Kelly Llorenna & Urban Cookie Collective!. £25, Child £18, Under 5s £2 (one day prices). tickets: Book online web: https://www.rockthetown.co.uk

Sat 19 Aug 2023

Rosedale Show, Rosedale Abbey, Pickering YO18 8SA. Adult £7, Child £5, Under 5s free. Free parking. tel: 07946 060771  tickets: At Gate. email: rosedaleanddistrictshow@gmail.com web: http://www.rosedaleshow.co.uk

Sat 19 Aug 2023 to
 Fri 25 Aug 2023

Whitby Folk Week, Whitby (park & ride YO21 1TL). All over town. tel: 01977 792205 email: folk@whitbyfolk.co.uk web: https://www.whitbyfolk.co.uk

Wed 23 Aug 2023

Egton Horse & Agricultural Show, Egton Cross, Egton YO21 1TZ. email: jane_goodchild:@icloud.com web: https://www.egtonshow.org.uk

Thu 24 Aug 2023

Outdoor Theatre, Kiplin Hall, Richmond DL10 6AT. Peter Pan with Slapstick Picnic.
. 7pm. tel: 01748 818178 tickets: Book online email: info@kiplinhall.co.uk web: https://kiplinhall.co.uk

Fri 25 Aug 2023 to
 Mon 28 Aug 2023

Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta, Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA. The ultimate weekend of music, family entertainment and hot air balloons. Come and visit at the event's new home at Castle Howard. £35, Child (13-17) £30, Child (4-12) £20, under 4s free. tickets: Book online web: https://yorkshireballoonfiesta.co.uk

Sat 26 Aug 2023

Wensleydale Show, Leyburn DL8 5JG. On A6108 road Leyburn to Richmond. Cattle, Sheep, Ponies, Poultry, Heavy Horses, Carriage Driving, Handicrafts, Homecrafts, Vintage Tractors, Vintage Cars, Vintage Steam Machines, Flower & Vegetable Show, Walking Stick Competitions, Sheep Dog Trials, Dry Stone Walling Demonstration, Leyburn Band, Gun Dog Scurry, Terrier Racing, Childrens Fun Fair, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting & Over 200 Trade stands. From 9am. Adult £10, Child (5016) £5, Under 5s free, Family (2+3) £25 Free parking. tickets: Online or at the gate email: secretary@wensleydaleshow.org.uk web: https://www.wensleydaleshow.org.uk

Sat 26 Aug 2023 to
 Sun 27 Aug 2023

Malton Food Lovers Festival, Malton YO17 7NR. A celebration of Yorkshire's finest produce & cooking. Expect artisan stalls, delicious street food, talks, tastings, celebrity chefs, demos, festival bar, live music. Malton’s family foodie extravaganza is a festival like no other. A giant celebration, a huge gourmet street party. From 9am Sat & 10am Sun. Free to enter. web: https://www.visitmalton.com/food-festival-yorkshire

Sat 26 Aug 2023

Firework Champions, Newby Hall, Skelton on Ure, Ripon HG4 5AE. Four great firework displays. Three of the UK’s best firework companies compete against each other with a 10 minute firework display choreographed to music followed by a larger huge finale display. Each company uses category 4 fireworks – those that are for professional use only and the biggest available in the UK. The audience votes for the fireworks team they liked the most using their mobile phone. £25, Child £13. Free on-site parking. tel: 01327 876037 tickets: Book online email: mail@mlepyrotechnics.co.uk web: https://www.fireworkchampions.co.uk

Sat 26 Aug 2023

Bilsdale Show, Thornhill Farm, Chop Gate, Bilsdale TS9 7JS. 9am-5pm. Adult £8, Child (5-16) £5, Under 5s free, Family (2+2) £25, Concessions £6. tickets: Online or at the gate email: bilsdaleshow@outlook.com web: https://www.bilsdaleshow.co.uk

Mon 28 Aug 2023

Farndale Show, Mackeridge Lane, Farndale, York YO62 7LE. Cattle, Sheep, Poultry, Pigeons, Rabbits, Wool, Farm & Dairy Produce, Fruit, Flowers, Vegetables, Children’s Classes, Industrial Classes, Art, Hound & Terrier Show, Pet Dogs, Gun Dogs, Horses, Ponies and Pony Gymkhana, Vintage. Adult £5, Child £1, Under 5s free. Parking £3, but free parking nearby. tel: 01751 430885  email: secretary@farndaleshow.co.uk web: https://www.farndale.community/farndale-show

Mon 28 Aug 2023

Newburgh Priory August Plant Fair, Newburgh Priory, Coxwold, Thirsk YO61 4AS. Always a favourite Bank Holiday plant fair with fabulous plants on sale, to suit all gardens and pockets. Home-made delicious food. 40 acres to explore. What's not to like?. 11.00. £5.00 per person (card or cash). tel: 07730 859441 email: judy@flowerpowerfairs.co.uk web: http://www.flowerpowerfairs.co.uk

Mon 28 Aug 2023

Reeth Show, Reeth, Swaledale DL11 6AR. Flowers, Vegetables, Children’s Classes, Industrial Classes, Art, Hound & Terrier Show,. 9.30am-5pm. Adult £10, Child £2, Free parking. tel: 07506 380393 email: reethshow1@gmail.com web: http://reethshow.co.uk

Mon 28 Aug 2023

The Great Thirsk Duck Race, The Holmes, Norby. Only Mon. TYC (Thirsk Youth Club) are holding a duck race on Bank Holiday Monday.
Further details to follow. 2pm onwards.

Tue 29 Aug 2023

Kilnsey show, Kilnsey, Skipton BD23 5PS. Pet Dogs, Gun Dogs, Horses, Ponies and Pony Gymkhana, Vintage. 9am-5pm. tel: 01756 753259  tickets: Online or at the gate email: info@kilnseyshow.co.uk web: https://www.kilnseyshow.co.uk

Pets that don't live in water

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Jack with a Boa Constrictor

 

Aquatic Finatic is now an all-round pet shop on the A168 Thirsk-Northallerton road, two miles south of Northallerton.

Although originally more an aquatic outlet with over 100 tanks and ponds of tropical, cold water and pond fish, it now has a thriving reptile and pet department.

Over the years Aquatic Finatic has built up a good reputation for giving helpful service and advice. It recommends products they have used and are happy with themselves.

With the welfare of pets as the main priority, time is spent with customers to make sure that all new owners leave with the knowledge they need to care for their new pet.

Weekly deliveries of both dry goods and livestock ensure there is always something new to see and anything not in stock can be ordered if it is available.

Other services available are aquarium installation and maintenance, pond maintenance, small pet and reptile boarding, pet parties, educational and therapy visits.

Keep an eye on @AquaticFinatic on Facebook for stock lists and event updates, or call on 01609 780475.

Aquatic Finatic is open 7 days a week 10am-6pm (4pm Sundays).
aquaticfinatic.co.uk

£2 bus fare cap extended

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The maximum £2 bus fare has been extended to November 2024, but on Wed 1 Nov 2023 the cost of a single fare will rise to £2.50.

Television services restored

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The new North York Moors mast

A 300m replacement mast at Bilsdale is transmitting TV services to the region.

Home aerials pointing towards the midday sun were not affected. They receive their signals from Emley Moor in West Yorkshire.

On 10 August 2021, a fire was reported which caused serious damage to the original Bilsdale mast, resulting in a loss of signal to much of the North East and North Yorkshire. The mast subsequently had to be demolished.

The operator Arqiva thanks us all for patience and understanding and says that additional equipment for services such as radio and mobile coverage will be installed on the mast in the coming weeks and months.

If you have experienced a loss of TV service since the new mast started operating on Mon 22 May, please try a re-tune of your TV, see

bilsdalemast.co.uk/help-centre/retune-instructions

After re-tune, if you then still have a problem, contact the helpline on
0800 121 4828

Where is Thirsk's Bull Ring?

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This is the original Bull Ring, recently found and now in Thirsk Museum

In Thirsk Market Place, close to where the taxis and buses wait, you can see a circle of cobblestones which show the location of the bull baiting ring in Thirsk and a replica iron ring in the centre.

It was a legal requirement on market days for the bulls and bullocks to be tethered to the ring and be baited by the farmers’ dogs before being slaughtered. It was thought that forcing the bulls to leap about to avoid the snapping dogs was an effective way of tenderising and improving the quality of the meat.

This was also regarded by many as good entertainment but the practice was made illegal in 1835 and the bull ring itself was removed and discarded soon after.

Also on display in the museum are Thomas Lord memorabilia. He was born in this building and went on to found the famous Lord's Cricket Ground.

Thirsk's local museum is in Kirkgate, nearly opposite the Zillah Bell Gallery. It is open six days a week (Sundays closed) 10.30am to 3.30pm (to 1pm Wednesdays). There is no charge but a donation would be appreciated.
thirskmuseum.org

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Thirsk Hall Sculpture Garden

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Unwind, 2018 by Richard Hudson

In February 2023 Willoughby Gerrish opened applications for members of the Royal Society of Sculptors to participate in a group show at Thirsk Hall Sculpture Garden.

The applicants were asked to submit sculptures that could be exhibited outside in the garden and parkland at Thirsk Hall and maquettes or works on paper that will be curated as part of a smaller exhibition in The Orangery.

The artists who were selected to participate in this exhibition are:

Tere Chad, Tim Ellis, Katie Hallam, Rosie Leventon, Rory Menage & Elpida Hadzi-Vasileva.

The outdoor sculptures are now on display and will remain at Thirsk Hall for a year.

The Sculpture Garden is behind Thirsk Hall, Kirkgate YO7 1PL. It is open Wed-Sat 11am-5.00pm, Adult £7, Concessions £6, Child (under 16) Free. Online tickets are 50p cheaper.

WilloughbyGerrish.com
thirskhall.com

Saturday music in Easingwold

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www.woldclass.co.uk

Where your rubbish goes

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Do you know where the rubbish from your bin collection goes in North Yorkshire?

You might assume it all goes to landfill, as it did historically, but since March 2018 all household rubbish in North Yorkshire arrives at Allerton Waste Recovery Park, which is off the A1 near Knaresborough.

It employs 90 local people and can process 320,000 tonnes of waste each year from York and North Yorkshire households. Through a combination of three technologies, it is reducing the amount of household rubbish being sent to landfill by at least 90 per cent.

There is an education and visitor centre, offering talks, tours and waste related activities for residents, schools and community groups. To learn more and to book a visit see
YO7.org.uk/YorkshireRubbish

Sandhutton & Breckenbrough

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Sandhutton & Breckenbrough Village Hall on the A167 Northallerton- Topcliffe Road is now open for bookings after a 6 month closure and refurbishment.

To book please call Tracey Ashton on
07831 666205

UpFront Northallerton drop-in

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There is a new community space in Northallerton, opening Thu 1 Jun.

Hambleton Community Action's new venue will be a place where people can come together, have a hot drink and spend time in other people’s company. It makes the space somewhere that members of the community of all ages can enjoy.

There is a communal sitting area, with access to free IT facilities and Internet

Local groups can reserve some of the space for meetings and activities.

Named ‘UpFront’, the premises at 159/160 High Street, Northallerton (opposite Argos) will initially open 10am-4pm Monday to Friday and during the first week we have special events on Thu 1 Jun and Tue 6 Jun. Please do call in and see us.