What’s on & news

Now until
 Sun 7 Sep 2025

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

Now until
 Sun 7 Sep 2025

SIX: Teen Edition, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Crash Bang Wallop Theatre. SIX is the phenomenon everyone is losing their heads over. SIX tells the story of the six wives of Henry VIII, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. Sat 8pm, Sun 1pm & 5pm. £16, Child (under 16) £12. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum, by phone or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sun 7 Sep 2025

All Services Parade Day, Eden Camp, Malton YO17 6RT. The museum’s largest event invites veterans from all services and generations to take part in the parade and service. We invite you to join us in a long awaited commemoration of all of those who have fought for our freedom today. Following the parade and remembrance service, visitors will have the chance to talk to veterans about their experiences from conflicts throughout history. 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

Sun 7 Sep 2025

Andre Rieu's Maastricht Concert, Helmsley Arts Centre, Meeting House Ct, Helmsley, YO62 5DW. An all-new summer concert captured live from the stunning Vrijthof Square in his beloved town of Maastricht is coming to cinemas. 7.00pm. tel: 01439 771700 web: https://helmsleyarts.co.uk

Sun 7 Sep 2025

Husthwaite Village Market, Husthwaite Village Hall YO61 4PY. With a mix of both indoor and outdoor stalls, we offer a fabulous selection of both food and goods for all your needs!
The Apple Tree Café will be serving up home-made sandwiches, cakes and hot and cold drinks as well as bacon butties.
Wheelchair accessible/ Dog friendly. 11am till 2pm. Free. tel: 07810 263346 email: husthwaitemarket@gmail.com web: http://husthwaite village

Sun 7 Sep 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 7 Sep 2025

Free walking tour of Thirsk, Meet outside Thirsk Tourist Information YO7 1EY. Join a local knowledgeable guide in this fascinating journey through the history of Thirsk. 11am, duration 1½hrs. No fixed price but donations gratefully received. 11am. tickets: No need to book in advance.

Tue 9 Sep 2025

The People Who Made Georgian York, The Galtres Centre, Easingwold, YO61 3AD. Easingwold Ladies Club present an Illustrated Lecture by E. Cole. 7.30pm. Annual Subscription £24 - Guests £3. tel: 01347 868738

Wed 10 Sep 2025

The Ballad of Wallis Island, Helmsley Arts Centre, Meeting House Ct, Helmsley, YO62 5DW. Film (12A). 7.30pm. tel: 01439 771700 web: https://helmsleyarts.co.uk

Wed 10 Sep 2025

Ceramic Figures, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. In this creative session, you’ll explore hand-building techniques to mould expressive ceramic figures. Learn to shape realistic forms by studying proportions, curves, and frames, while experimenting with textures to bring your piece to life. 10:30am-12:30pm. £20. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Now until
 Thu 11 Sep 2025

The Naked Gun (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson. Only one man has the particular set of skills to lead Police Squad and save the world: Lt. Frank Drebin Jr! Following in his father's footsteps, he works to solve a murder case and save his police department from closure in this laugh out loud action comedy. 7.30pm. £6 on door, £7 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Thu 11 Sep 2025

Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice, Church of Christ The Consoler, Skelton-on-Ure, Ripon HG4 5EGE. A special adaptation by the acclaimed This Is My Theatre company. Immerse yourself in the world of the Bennet family as they navigate societal expectations, romantic entanglements, and personal misjudgments. 7pm. £16.72, Child (4-15) £12.72, under 4s free. tel: 01423 322583 tickets: Book online (cheapest) email: info@newbyhall.com web: https://www.newbyhall.com/event

Fri 12 Sep 2025

Coffee Morning, Hambleton Grange Care Home, Station Road, Thirsk, YO71QH. Join us every second Friday at 10:30am for our Coffee Morning event. A chance to meet some new friends and somewhere to enjoy a nice cup of brew and some cake. 10:30am - 12:00pm. Free. tel: 01845 523837 tickets: N/A web: https://www.hc-one.co.uk/carehomes/hambleton-grange

Fri 12 Sep 2025

Wheel Throwing Workshop, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join ceramicist Natasha - trained at Wedgwood and holding a first-class degree and master’s in ceramics - for an immersive wheel-throwing workshop. Perfect for beginners or those looking to refine their skills. Two sessions: 10:30am-3:00pm or 4:30pm-8:00pm. £75. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Fri 12 Sep 2025

James Herriot Walking Tour, World of James Herriot, Kirkgate, Thirsk YO7 1PL. Beginning at the World of James Herriot, the tour will guide participants through key locations in Thirsk that inspired Herriot’s beloved All Creatures Great and Small books, films, and television series. 12noon. £13.70 including museum entry. Visitor Centre only: £8.50. tel: 01845 524234 tickets: Book online email: support@worldofjamesherriot.com web: http://worldofjamesherriot.com

Sat 13 Sep 2025

Castleton Show & road race, Castleton, Whitby YO21 2EU. A traditional village show. The Castleton Show Run is a most scenic and undulating road course of approximately 6 miles/10 km through the heart of the North York Moors (castletonshowrun@outlook.com). 11am-4pm. tickets: At the gate email: castletonshow@hotmail.com web: castletonshow.wixsite.com/castletonshow

Sat 13 Sep 2025

Falcon Lodge Open Day, Falcon Lodge Masonic Hall, Masonic Lane, Thirsk. Open Day, Guided Tours of Hall, Exhibits of Masonic History & Regalia, Q&A, Refreshments and Chats. Look and Learn about our History, Charity work & Values. 10am-4pm. tel: 07761 538685

Sat 13 Sep 2025

Linoprinting, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. In this workshop, we’ll explore the art of linoprinting. Guided by our artist Dove, you will have the opportunity to use the printing press, specialist tools and explore different techniques to carve and create your very own lino prints. 2:00pm - 4:00pm. £20. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Sat 13 Sep 2025

Open Day at St Mary's, St Mary's Church, Kirkgate, Thirsk YO7 1PR. Picture: St Mary's from river 1830, John Louis Petit.
Heritage Open Day - the Church will be open and exhibitions will be reflecting its history from mid 15th century to date, including the World Wars - hardly changed since built in the 1400s. See a working Church and the hidden bits that you might not notice! Extra exhibitions reflecting the history of the town and the life of the Church and the townsfolk. Special tours into the bell tower. Light refreshments available. 10am to 4pm. Free. tickets: Just come web: https://heritageopendays.org.uk

Sat 13 Sep 2025

30 Years and Counting, The Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Heritage Open Day at the Ritz Cinema which is over 100 years old and run by volunteers for 30 years. It is offering Free Guided tours on the hour from 10am to 4pm. The tours will be guided by experienced volunteers who will take visitors to areas that are not normally seen whilst the cinema is operating. 10am - 5pm. Free. tickets: No booking - just turn up. Numbers are limited to 20 visitors per tour. web: https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk

Sun 7 Sep 2025 until
 Sun 14 Sep 2025

Sutton Bank Closure, A170 from Thirsk to Helmsley. The road will be closed at Sutton Bank for annual maintenance. Diversions will be signposted.

Fri 12 Sep 2025 until
 Sun 14 Sep 2025

The Dream of the Rood, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk. YO7 1HX. A Pilgrimage around the Holy Crosses of the North York Moors with Hammersley & Sibylle Batten, with the Holy Rood Community. Friday 4pm to Sunday 2.30pm. tel: 01845 522580 tickets: Please phone email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk web: https://www.holyroodhouse.org.uk

Fri 12 Sep 2025 until
 Sun 14 Sep 2025

Jurassic World Rebirth (12A), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, covert operations expert Zora Bennett is contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world's three most massive dinosaurs. Fri 9.30am, Sat 12.30pm, 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

Sat 13 Sep 2025 until
 Sun 14 Sep 2025

Steam Gathering, Hunton, Bedale DL8 1QF. Over 1000 exhibits displaying over 120 years of Agricultural and Motoring Heritage. Ploughing match Sunday 11am. From 10am. Adult £10, Child (5-15) £5, Under 5s free. Free parking. tel: 01677 450461 tickets: Online or at the gate email: info@huntonsteamgathering.co.uk web: https://www.huntonsteamgathering.co.uk

Sat 13 Sep 2025 until
 Sun 14 Sep 2025

Annual Book Sale, St James Church, Baldersby St James, Thirsk YO7 4PT. This is our main fundraiser for the year As well as book, we have records, CDs and jigsaws. From 9.30am. email: mrushmere24@gmail.com

Sat 13 Sep 2025 until
 Sun 14 Sep 2025

Stanhope Agricultural Show, Stanhope, Co Durham DL13 2PQ. A traditional show with a real community feel. 9am-6.30pm (4pm Sun). £12, Child £6, Family (2+3) £30. tel: 07966 516270 tickets: At the gate by cash or card email: generalsecretary@stanhopeshow.com web: https://stanhopeshow.com

Sun 14 Sep 2025

Positively Canine Fun Dog Day, Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park. Fun Dog Show to raise funds and awareness for lost dog tracking. Photographer, dog stalls, dog wellness area, Have a Go activities, £2 cash only. Gun dog scurry, Scentwork, Hoopers. 10am-4pm. Himalayan garden prices, Adults £15, 5-16 £5, under 4 free. tel: 01765 658009 tickets: from Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park email: info@himalayangarden.com web: https://www.himalayangarden.com

Mon 15 Sep 2025

Racing in Thirsk, Thirsk Racecourse, Station Rd YO7 1QL. Final race meeting of the season. Gates open 11.00am, First Race 2.20pm, Last Race 5.20pm. From £15, Family £25, Seniors £12, Child (0-17) Free. tel: 01845 522276 tickets: Book online (cheapest) email: info@thirskracecourse.net web: https://thirskracecourse.net

Wed 17 Sep 2025

F1, Helmsley Arts Centre, Meeting House Ct, Helmsley, YO62 5DW. Film (12A). 7.30pm. tel: 01439 771700 web: https://helmsleyarts.co.uk

Wed 17 Sep 2025

Autumn Reflective Day, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk. YO7 1HX. Hildegard and Holy Wisdom. Led by Helen Warwick. We will use our facilities of a large garden, art room and chapel for spaces to explore her mystical and imaginative way. 9.45 for 10am - 4pm. tel: 01845 522580 tickets: Please phone email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk web: https://www.holyroodhouse.org.uk

Wed 17 Sep 2025

Crumbs by Bad Apple Theatre, Husthwaite Village Hall YO61 4PY. A new comedy, Crumbs - One woman, one oven. 7.30pm. tel: 07810 263346 tickets: buy tickets on line - www.badappletheatre.co.uk email: husthwaitemarket@gmail.com web: http://husthwaite village

Wed 17 Sep 2025

Hot Fingers with Emily, Romanby Golf & Country Club, Yafforth Rd. Romanby DL7 0PE. Lunchtime Show. Including Buffet lunch. 12 noon for 12.30.(Finish at 3pm). £20. tel: 07856 432673 email: stephenwest277@gmail.com web: http://wwwromanby.com/jazz

Wed 17 Sep 2025

Quiz with Pea&Pie Supper, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. A fun evening organised by Northallerton Mowbray Rotary Club. As well as the quiz we will be serving a pie and peas supper. All profits will go to The Forum's new raked seating fund, and there will be a raffle on the night. 7.30pm, ends 10.30pm. £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

Sat 20 Sep 2025

Eggleston Agricultural Show, Hayberries Farm, Mickleton DL12 0LP. Traditional agricultural show. 10am-4pm. Adult £10, Child(5-14) £3, Under 5s free. Free parking. tel: 07742 000886  tickets: Cash only at gate email: egglestonshowsecretary@outlook.com web: https://www.egglestonshow.co.uk

Sat 20 Sep 2025

Meeting Ourselves, Sowerby Parochial Hall, Thirsk YO7 1JG. Exploring the Human Spirit through Puppetry. A workshop for adults incorporating a performance of Ester Natzijl's internationally award-winning show 'Watching: this is not a duet.' Ester's work focuses on multi-disciplinary theatre combining dance, drama and puppetry. The workshop will include an opportunity to meet the puppet and a Q&A session exploring themes of identity, inner struggle, and the search for meaning. 2pm - 5pm. £15. tickets: Book online or just come web: https://radiuspuppetryevent.eventbrite.co.uk

Sat 20 Sep 2025

Stokesley Show, Springfield, Stokesley, Middlesbrough TS9 5JL. One of the largest one day agricultural shows in the country. 8am-6pm. Adult £18, Child (5-17) £10, Under 5s free. tel: 01845 587158 tickets: Online or on gate email: secretary@stokesleyshow.co.uk web: https://www.stokesleyshow.co.uk

Sat 20 Sep 2025

An Audience with Tommy Cannon, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Join legendary comedy icon Tommy Cannon for an unforgettable evening of laughter, memories, and behind-the-scenes stories from over 50 years in showbiz. Best known as half of the legendary double act Cannon & Ball. 7.30pm. £21. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sat 20 Sep 2025

Joan Maynard Memorial Lecture, Thirsk and Sowerby Institute YO7 1LY. Joan Maynard Memorial Lecture Speaker, Rachael Maskell MP for York Central (Co-op Party). In memory of Joan Maynard (1921 - 1998) local politician and Sowerby resident (blue plaque). 2pm. Free but reserve a place. tickets: jml@thirskandmaltonlabour.uk

Sat 20 Sep 2025

Thirsk Library Quiz Night, Thirsk Library, Meadowfields YO7 1TH. Quiz and raffle. Come as a team of 4 or let us find a team for you. Entry includes light food, bring your own drinks. 7.30pm. £5. tel: 01609 534589

Sat 20 Sep 2025

Thirsk RBL Band is 40, Thirsk Town Hall. The Thirsk Royal British Legion Band would like to invite members and supporters past & present to come along and party with us on our 40th anniversary. Food, Ceilidh & Bring your own booze. Please phone John Worley to RSVP. 7pm. tel: 07883 969441

Fri 12 Sep 2025 until
 Sun 21 Sep 2025

Heritage Open Days, All over England. Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It's your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are free to explore. See some local Open Days elsewhere in this What's On newsletter. Find others at. web: https://heritageopendays.org.uk

Fri 19 Sep 2025 until
 Sun 21 Sep 2025

Harrogate Autumn Flower Show, Newby Hall, Ripon HG4 5AE. Beautiful floral displays as well as exceptional produce from the allotment. Garden inspiration for both expert and occasional gardener will feature in abundance. You can also enjoy Newby Hall's award winning gardens, live talks and demonstrations, great garden shopping, and stunning floral art installations within Newby Hall. 9.30am to 5pm. £28 (£23 up to 2 Sep). tel: 01423 648212  tickets: Online or on gate email: info@flowershow.org.uk web: https://www.flowershow.org.uk

Sun 21 Sep 2025

Malton 10K, Malton Market Place, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7LX. The Malton 10K is a gourmet food & drink event with 4 different ticket options giving participants the option to just run the course without the food & drink or run, jog or walk it sampling delicious food as they go!. 09.00 - 16.00. Tickets start from £25. tel: 01653 692849 tickets: www.visitmalton.com/marathon-du-malton email: enquiries@visitmalton.com web: https://www.visitmalton.com/marathon-du-malton

Sun 21 Sep 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 21 Sep 2025

Nidderdale Show, Pateley Bridge HG3 5BD. Celebrates the best of agricultural traditions with top class livestock, horse and dog sections and boasts one of the finest exhibitions of animals anywhere in the UK. 7.45am - 6pm. Adult £20, Child (12-16) £5, Family (2+3) £50, Under 12s free (gate prices, online is cheaper until 20 Sep). tel: 01347 821617 tickets: Online or at gate (costs more) email: info@nidderdaleshow.co.uk web: https://www.nidderdaleshow.co.uk

Sun 21 Sep 2025

Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Cinema Live. Love Never Dies continues the story of The Phantom of the Opera. Featuring one of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s finest musical scores performed by a 21 piece orchestra, a stunning cast of 36 including Ben Lewis and Anna O'Byrne, over 300 incredible costumes and a magnificent set illuminated by over 5000 dazzling light bulbs. 7.00pm. £16, Child £10, Senior/Student £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 12 Sep 2025 until
 Thu 25 Sep 2025

Downton Abbey, Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. (PG) The Grand Finale, showing for 2 weeks. Starring Joely Richardson, Joanne Froggatt, Paul Giamatti, Michelle Dockery, Dominic West, Elizabeth McGovern, Hugh Bonneville. When Mary finds herself at the centre of a public scandal and the family faces financial strife, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future. 7.30pm, also both Wednesdays 2.30pm. £6 on door, £7 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Tue 16 Sep 2025 until
 Sat 27 Sep 2025

Thirlby Art Group Exhibition, Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Not Mon or Sun. This year is particularly special as it's the group's 25th anniversary. TAG members will be on hand each day during the exhibition to chat with visitors and provide background on the artists and their creations. On display will be a selection of the group's work in various media, from watercolours to linocuts, which are available to purchase. We'd love to see you there. 10am-4pm. Free.

Sat 13 Sep 2025 until
 Sun 28 Sep 2025

North Yorkshire Yarn Trail, North Yorkshire. Explore the beautiful county of North Yorkshire via its fabulous independent yarn shops.

Fri 19 Sep 2025 until
 Sun 28 Sep 2025

Richmond Walking and Book Festival, Richmond Town Hall DL10 4QL. Walks each day in the dales to suit different abilities and book events each evening with a rich variety of topics and authors. Walks £7 Book events £10-£12. tickets: www.booksandboots.org or Richmond Inormation Centre

Sat 13 Sep 2025 until
 Sat 4 Oct 2025

Two Day Introduction to Raku, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join ceramicist Michelle Wade and raku master Pete Watson for a raku introductory course. Sculpt unique forms, apply striking glazes, and experience outdoor raku firing in this two day workshop. Lunch included. Suitable for all abilities. 13.9.25 - 10:30am - 4:30pm and 04.10.25 9:30am - 3:30pm. £160. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Now until
 Sat 25 Oct 2025

Soup and a Roll day, St Mary's Church, Thirsk. Only Sat. 1st/2nd/4th Saturdays of the month. Soup and a Roll day. Plus produce/art stall, jigsaw puzzles and refreshments. 10am-4pm. Donations only.

Now until
 Thu 11 Dec 2025

Art Evenings: Drawing Club, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join Rural Arts’ Drawing Club on Thursdays. All levels welcome to explore drawing techniques with guidance from our excellent tutors in a relaxed, friendly space. 6:00pm - 8:00pm. £30 per month or £120 for all sessions. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Now until
 Thu 11 Dec 2025

Art Evenings: Clay Club, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join The Clay Club every Thursday, with ceramicist Michelle Wade. Learn hand-building, glazing and gain access to our throwing wheel. All materials provided, create, learn, and grow in a friendly, creative community. 6:00pm - 8:00pm. £45 per month or £180 for all sessions. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Thu 11 Sep 2025 until
 Thu 11 Dec 2025

Art Evenings: The Enamel Club, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Take part in Heather Croft’s monthly enamelling class. Explore both beginner and advanced techniques, enhance your creativity, and develop lasting skills in this colourful and exciting craft. 6:00pm - 8:00pm. £20 per session or £15 per session for Guild Members. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Now until
 Fri 12 Dec 2025

Friday Night Thai Supper Evenings, Coxwold Tearoom. Only Fri. 3 course set menus of authentic Thai cuisine in the delightful village of Coxwold. Menu changes every month.
Booking Essential. 7pm for 7.30pm. £24.95 per person to end August then £27.95 thereafter. email: coxwoldtearoom@gmail.com web: https://www.coxwoldtearoom.co.uk

Now until
 Tue 23 Dec 2025

Thirsk Bridge Club, Orchid House YO7 3QA. Friendly social duplicate bridge played Every Tuesday. Free refreshments. Ample parking. Free tuition by accredited EBU teacher. 6.45pm for 7pm start until 10pm. £3 Per session.

Wed 24 Sep 2025

Thirsk Probus Club For Ladies, Meadowfields, Chapel Street, Thirsk YO7 1LU. Come along to our monthly meeting, where there is time to chat with light refreshments before our presentation covering events which occur at intervals throughout life: Hatches, Matches and Dispatches! Details of our next outing in November will also be available. Do come. 10.00 am end time 12 noon. £2.00.

Wed 24 Sep 2025

Coffee Morning, Thirsk Town Hall. Thirsk Yarnbombers Coffee Morning, come & join us for a cuppa & cake. In aid of 'World's Biggest Coffee Morning', MacMillan Cancer Support. 10.30am - 11.45am.

Thu 25 Sep 2025 until
 Sun 28 Sep 2025

NYMR Annual Steam Gala, North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Park Street, Pickering YO18 7AJ. This four-day event is a thrilling celebration of Britain’s steam heritage for rail enthusiasts and families alike. Plenty of opportunities to experience the sights and sounds of classic steam across the scenic 18-mile heritage railway, with shuttle services also running between Grosmont and Whitby. tel: 01751 472508 email: info@nymr.co.uk web: https://nymr.co.uk/event/annual-steam-gala

Fri 26 Sep 2025 until
 Thu 2 Oct 2025

The Life of Chuck (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Starring Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, Benjamin Pajak. Adapted from a Stephen King short story, this US fantasy drama portrays a man's life in reverse. In this extraordinary story of an ordinary man, Charles 'Chuck' Krantz experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us. 7.30pm. £6 on door, £7 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Fri 26 Sep 2025

Gelliplate Printing and Gin, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Ink, gin, good vibes. Join us for a relaxed evening of Gelli plate printing, layer textures, experiment, and sip while you create beautiful prints to take home. Soft drinks available. Age 16+. 7:00pm - 9:00pm. £15. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Sat 27 Sep 2025 until
 Sun 28 Sep 2025

Masham Sheep Fair, Masham, Ripon HG4 4DZ. Sheep showing, Sheep Racing, Craft Market, Bishop Blaize Procession, Fleece Stalls, Sheepdog Demonstrations, Hand Bell Ringers, Morris Dancers, Art Exhibition and Tours of Theakstons & Black Sheep Breweries, as well as a small Children's Fair. 10am-4pm. email: susancunliffelister@icloud.com web: https://www.mashamsheepfair.com

Sat 27 Sep 2025

St Cecilia Orchestra Gala Concert, Ripon Cathedral, Minster Road, Ripon, HG4 1QT. A rare chance to hear the mesmerising virtuosity of one of the world’s leading Indian classical musicians paired with Rimsky-Korsakov’s exuberantly colourful and much-loved dramatic masterpiece, Scheherazade. 7.30 pm. Adults £20-£35; Under 18s Free. tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-cecilia (all ticket types). Little Ripon Bookshop and Harrogate Theatre (unreserved seating only) web: https://www.st-cecilia.org.uk

Sat 27 Sep 2025

The Magnifcent Show - ELVIS, Sessay Village Hall YO73BE. Evening of entertainment with Elvis tribute artist Lewis Hill. Pop-up Bar from 7pm. 7pm for 7:30. £12 pre purchased, £15 at the door. tel: 01845 577906 / 07467 549302 email: events@sessayvillagehall.com web: http://sessay village hall.co.uk

Sat 27 Sep 2025

The Forum at Fifty, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. We celebrate fifty years of the Forum entertaining the local community and beyond. We will be joined by many of our regular performance groups who have supported us throughout the years in a very special variety show. The evening will be compered by David Harper, last seen on the Forum stage for his shows A Romp with the Georgians and Unexpected Tales. 7.30pm. £16.50. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sat 27 Sep 2025

Oktoberfest, Thirsk Hall, Kirkgate YO7 1PL. Thirsk Hall’s Yorkshire inspired Oktoberfest is back by popular demand. This year with a twist… the best Yorkshire beers will be going head-to-head with a range of German drinks in our TH Beverage Battle. Only you can decide which drink will come out on top. The Dave Keegan Band will be performing live from 7pm. From 5pm. Entry £6.50 including a drink token. Under 16s go free. tickets: Book online web: https://thirskhall.com/events

Sat 27 Sep 2025

Thirsk RUFC 30th Anniversary Ball, Thirsk Racecourse Chestnut Room, Station Rd. Thirsk. Join us in celebrating 30 years of the Club, with a 3 course Meal, Live Music by Crimson Skies & Guest Speaker Tim Stimpson. Dress code: Black Tie. 6.30pm. £75pp or £750 for a full table of 10. tickets: Please email email: jondbarr@btinternet.com

Sun 28 Sep 2025

Manford's Comedy Club, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Every show has a different line-up of four top comedians, who are all personally chosen by Jason Manford. 7.30pm. £15. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Mon 29 Sep 2025

Lunchtime Organ Concert, St Mary's Church, Kirkgate, Thirsk. YO71PR. organist Chris Dodd L.T.C.l. Programme includes works by JS Bach, Boellman, Hollins, Elgar & Guilmant. Come & hear this historic organ in the beautiful surroundings of St Mary's & enjoy some well known & popular music. Refreshments will be available after the concert for a donation. 12.15pm - 1pm. The concerts are free with a retiring collection.

Tue 30 Sep 2025 until
 Sat 4 Oct 2025

Play: Little Women, Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate DL1 1RR. A new adaptation of one of the best loved novels of all time. Inspired by author Louisa May Alcott’s own journey into womanhood, Little Women is as relevant today as it was at the time of its first release, proving that women can be bold, persistent, self-assured, and the heroes of their own story. 7.30pm. £17.50 to £44, 18 & under £5 off. tel: 01325 405405 email: hippodrome.boxoffice@darlington.gov.uk web: https://darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk

Wed 1 Oct 2025

Royal Opera: Tosca (12A), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. A star-studded cast includes soprano Anna Netrebko performing the role of Tosca, tenor Freddie De Tommaso as Cavaradossi, and bass-baritone Gerald Finley as Scarpia, with Music Director of The Royal Opera Jakub Hruša conducting his first new production in the role. An alternative, modern-day Rome provides the backdrop for Oliver Mears’ unmissable, gripping new production of Puccini’s thriller. 8.45pm. £16, Child £10, Senior/Student £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 2 Oct 2025

Music Monthlies: The Dunwells, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. The Dunwells are a successful Leeds based Indie-folk / Americana band know for rich vocals and heartfelt songwriting. Since their 2012 debut Blind Sighted Faith, they've released multiple albums and toured globally, supporting acts like Mumford & Sons and Elbow. 7:30pm. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Thu 2 Oct 2025

Radiohead X Nosferatu, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Symphony of Horror. Silents Synced pairs classic silent movies with epic rock music to bring audiences a unique big screen experience. This re imagining of the iconic Nosferatu (1922) features Radiohead’s Kid A (2000) and Amnesiac (2001) albums. 7pm. £16, Child £10, Senior/Student £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 3 Oct 2025 until
 Thu 9 Oct 2025

The Roses (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Allison Janney, Ncuti Gatwa and Andy Samburg. Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy and Theo: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the facade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo's career nosedives while Ivy's own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites. 7.30pm, also 2.30pm Wed. £6 on door, £7 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Fri 3 Oct 2025

NTL Screening: Inter Alia, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. National Theatre Live Screening. Rosamund Pike stars as a brilliant judge whose world unravels in Suzie Miller’s powerful new play exploring motherhood and masculinity, from the creators of Prima Facie. 7:30pm. £11 or £9 concession. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Fri 3 Oct 2025

Scott Bennett: Stuff (16+), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Comedy as heard on BBC Radio 4. As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be. But apparently, this message is at odds with the looming environmental crisis. We’re now struggling to balance these worlds, to focus on the things that bring us real connections and nourish the soul. 7.30pm. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sat 4 Oct 2025

Nik Kershaw: Musings & Lyrics, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Nik exploded onto the UK pop scene in 1984. A string of global hit singles including ‘Wouldn’t it Be Good’, ‘The Riddle’ and ‘I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me’ saw him for 62 weeks on the UK Singles Chart, making him the UK's biggest selling solo artist that year. In 1985, he performed at Live Aid. 7.30pm. £34. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sun 5 Oct 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 5 Oct 2025

Sunday Jazz, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Come along and 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. 12 noon to 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

Tue 7 Oct 2025

Bedale Archaeology & History Society, Bedale Hall and Zoom. talk - Boundary stones – discovering hidden history in the landscape, by Hilary Jones, The Milestone Society. 7.30 pm. non-members £3 pp on the door or per screen (full-time education free), or £6 for membership for the rest of 2025 (this talk & 2 more). tickets: on the door or, for Zoom, from bahsoc@outlook.com email: bedale.arch@gmail.com

Tue 7 Oct 2025

Thirsk Ladies Cycle group, Meet by the Cycle Track next to Thirsk Leisure Centre YO7 1LU. 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 10am and aim to return by 2pm. web: https://cyclinguk.org/group/thirsk-ladies

Tue 7 Oct 2025

The History of Opera, The Golden Lion Hotel, 114 High St, Northallerton DL7 8PP. Jamie Hayes tells the story of opera from its baroque beginnings to modern-day Hamilton. An arts Society Hambleton event. 1.45pm. free to members of The Arts Society Hambleton, visitors £11 or £5.50 if a member of another Arts Society. tel: 07930 558752 tickets: On the door email: hambleton@theartssociety.org web: https://theartssociety.org/hambleton

Fri 10 Oct 2025 until
 Sun 12 Oct 2025

The Roses (15), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy and Theo: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo's career nosedives while Ivy's own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites. Fri 2.30pm, Sat 11.30am, 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 10 Oct 2025

Neon Walk for Change, York. Join us for a 5km walk in York this World Homeless Day & help make a difference.
Starting at Innovation Centre, University of York from 6.30pm. Neon fun warm-up at 8pm. Walk starts at 8.30pm.
Live music, entertainment & refreshments.
Price includes T-shirt & Glo pack.
Open to anyone over the age of 5 (Children must be accompanied by an adult)
Dogs on leads welcome. 6.30pm. £15 per adult, £10 per child. tickets: go to website web: https://www.sash-uk.org.uk

Sat 11 Oct 2025 until
 Sun 12 Oct 2025

Back to the 1940s, Eden Camp, Malton YO17 6RT. Get ready to Brylcreem your hair, don your best hat, and dress to impress as you step back in time and immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of the 1940s. This weekend promises to be filled with nostalgic fun, lively music, and the charm of a bygone era. The event will be buzzing with activity, and as you explore the 22 original prisoner of war huts, you’ll discover something new at every corner. 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 11 Oct 2025

Joe McElderry Live 2025, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Joe’s recent releases include upbeat positivity filled country-pop hit ‘Baby Had Your Fun’, ‘I Am An Army’ and high energy pop anthem ‘LOVE!’. Joe hit the streaming platforms by storm in 2024, when he released his debut podcast ‘That’s Ridiculous’ with the iconic Grandma Hilda, of which they are hosting a second live episode in October this year!. 7.30pm. £32. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sat 11 Oct 2025

Olive Branch, Thirsk and Sowerby Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QS. A family-friendly acrobatic adventure about friendship and saving nature - featuring spectacular lifts, martial arts, and physical theatre. This heartwarming performance is perfect for all ages and includes a fun, interactive workshop for everyone to join in! To book free tickets please email. 11:00am and 1:00pm. Free tickets available as part of the Envisage This Festival. tickets: Online email: envisagedance@gmail.com

Sat 11 Oct 2025

Yarnbombers Market Stall, Thirsk Market Place. Halloween and Christmas gifts.

Sun 12 Oct 2025

Football Tried To Forget Paris, Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Paris 75 - The European Cup Final Football Tried To Forget (documentary - not subtitled). A unique look at a season and, ultimately, a match steeped in controversy and myth which defined the identity of a club, its supporters and, arguably, a city, that endures to this day, bringing to a crashing end an era in football never witnessed before or since. One night only. 7.30pm. £6 on door, £7 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Tue 14 Oct 2025

Smith of Maddiston Remembered, Sacred Heart Church, Thirsk Rd, Northallerton DL6 1PJ. Northallerton & District Local History Society. Talk by Paul Bruce. Followed by members-only Annual General Meeting. 7pm. Non members £5, full-time students free. tel: 07566 770625 email: heritage1138@outlook.com

Wed 15 Oct 2025

Ceramic Birds, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join us for a creative journey into the world of ceramic birds! In this session, we’ll explore pinch pot techniques, shaping contours, and adding textured details to bring your feathered friends to life. Discover the joy of moulding, sculpting, and personalising your own ceramic birds to take home. 10:30am - 12:30pm. £20. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Thu 16 Oct 2025

Silver Clay Ring Making, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join Richard Allen’s silver clay ring making workshop, no experience needed! Learn, create, fire, and finish your own silver ring in just six hours. 10:30am - 4:30pm. £110. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Fri 17 Oct 2025

The Magnificent Show - ELVIS, Thirsk & Sowerby Institute. Starring Lewis Hill - Award wining Elvis Tribute Artist. The closest voice to Elvis around. A Fantastic Authentic Recreation of the Famous lvis Years. Members £3. Non-members £5. tickets: Tickets from the Bar at Thrsk & Sowerby Institute.

Sat 18 Oct 2025 until
 Sun 19 Oct 2025

Envisage This Community Dance Festival, Across 4 Venues in Thisk. Only Sat & Sun. Take part in 7 workshops over 2 days - Contemporary, Salsa, African Dance, Irish Folk, Ballet, Contact Improvisation, Indian Dance, 5Rhythms, Musical Theatre, Speak Easy, Breath & Movement.
A dance performance evening
Dance film screenings
Local art exhibition
Interactive art installation
On the day, meet at Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall for registration followed by a warm up
The event is for people 18 & over
. £5 per workshop. tickets: Scan QR code on flyer in TIC or email email: envisagedance@gmail.com web: https://www.envisagedance.co.uk/envisage-this-festival

Sat 18 Oct 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 18 Oct 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 19 Oct 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 19 Oct 2025

Mad Alice's Ghost Train, North York Moors Railway, Pickering YO18 7AJ. Join Mad Alice on a spine-tingling ghost train ride through the haunted heart of the North York Moors. Experience an unforgettable hour of eerie adventure. Book your ticket before it's too late. tel: 01751 472508

Thu 23 Oct 2025

China Mosaic, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join Sue Kershaw for an inspiring vintage china mosaic workshop! Explore beautiful century-old china, learn cutting, colour blending, and grouting to craft your unique masterpiece. 10:30am - 4:30pm. £80. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Sat 25 Oct 2025

Ceilidh Night, How Stean Gorge, Lofthouse, HG3 5SF. A family fun Ceilidh night with live music, wild dancing, 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

Sat 25 Oct 2025 until
 Sun 2 Nov 2025

Creepy & Kooky Halloween, Mother Shipton's Cave. From the 25th of October to the 2nd of November, join us for Creepy & Kooky, inspired by the world’s most delightfully dark family. Explore themed displays, take haunting photos, and meet live actors portraying a gruesome grandma, mysterious mother, a dashing darkly-dressed gentleman, and their gothic daughter... 9:30am - 5:30pm (last admission 4pm). £39 per car (up to 5 people), £39 per pedestrian group (up to 5 people), or £15 per individual pedestrian, under 3s are free. tickets: online www.mothershipton.co.uk, booking is essential

Sat 25 Oct 2025 until
 Sun 26 Oct 2025

Romanby WI Scarecrow Festival, Romanby WI Hall. Only Sat & Sun. Trail maps, cakes, refreshments and stalls. Cash prizes. tickets: Find on Facebook and Instagram email: romanbywihallbookings@gmail.com

Sat 25 Oct 2025

Watercolour Landscapes, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Discover techniques like washes, inks, fine liners, and layering to create stunning natural scenes. Perfect for beginners or experienced painters, this session will help you develop your skills and spark your creativity. Leave with beautiful watercolour landscapes to display or gift. 2:00pm - 4:00pm. £20. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Sun 26 Oct 2025

Mad Alice's Ghost Train, North York Moors Railway, Pickering YO18 7AJ. Join Mad Alice on a spine-tingling ghost train ride through the haunted heart of the North York Moors. Experience an unforgettable hour of eerie adventure. Book your ticket before it's too late. tel: 01751 472508 web: https://nymr.co.uk

Sun 26 Oct 2025 until
 Sun 16 Nov 2025

New Yarnbombers display, Thirsk Market Place. Remembrance Day knitting and crotcheting around the town.

Tue 28 Oct 2025 until
 Thu 30 Oct 2025

Morning Makers, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Following the success of our Summer Art Camp, we’re excited to offer Morning Maker Sessions this October half term! Join us in The Courtroom for three days of creative fun crafting planets, dinosaurs, and pirates. A snack is included on each day. 9:00am - 12:00pm. £75 for all three sessions or £25 each. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Wed 29 Oct 2025

Wild Wednesday, Kiplin Hall, Scorton, Richmond DL10 6AT. Explore our lakeside path and discover our new ‘Ecology at The Folly’ centre. A focal point for those wishing to know more about nature and the environment surrounding Kiplin Hall. During Wild Wednesdays our Activity Volunteers will be on hand to guide families through seasonal eco-themed activities. 10am-5pm, 6 days a week, closed on Thursdays. £11.80, Child £6.30, Family (1+2) £18.60, Family (2+3) £30.25, under 5s free. tel: 01748 818178 tickets: Book online or just come email: info@kiplinhall.co.uk web: https://kiplinhall.co.uk

Thu 30 Oct 2025

NTL: Mrs Warren's Profession, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. National Theatre Live - Mrs. Warren’s Profession by Bernard Shaw. Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost?. 7.00pm. £16, Child £10, Senior/Student £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 31 Oct 2025

Painting, Pint, Pie & Peas, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Pints and painting meet pies and peas! Join us this Halloween for delicious food, drinks, and a creative night of autumnal art with friends. Soft drinks available. Age 16+. 7:00pm - 9:00pm. £20. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Fri 31 Oct 2025

The Quest for Planet P, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join Ozmo & Orbi, two brave little aliens! An inspiring story about fighting for the planet we love and showing how even the smallest voices can have a BIG impact. This fun, interactive dance theatre show by KnottedHawk Productions is perfect for children under 10 and their grown ups. 11:00 - 12:00. £7.50. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Fri 31 Oct 2025 until
 Sun 2 Nov 2025

Whitby Goth Weekend, Whitby (park & ride YO21 1TL). Join us as we journey through the ever shifting tides of unconventional culture, and immerse yourself in our delightfully dark domain, for here, the pulse of Alternative and Bohemian lifestyle thrives, waiting to captivate your soul. email: info@whitbygothweekend.co.uk web: https://www.whitbygothweekend.co.uk

Sat 1 Nov 2025 until
 Sun 2 Nov 2025

North Yorkshire Open Studios, In over 200 places. Artists and makers to open their studios, meet, promote and sell their work direct to the public. Studios located across the county, from the Upper Dales to the streets of Harrogate, across the Vale of York to the rural North York Moors and Coast. 11am-4pm. Free. email: info@nyos.org.uk web: https://nyos.org.uk/winter-open-studios

Sat 1 Nov 2025

The Pirates of Buccaneer Bay, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. From the award-winning team behind Sleeping Beauty and The Wizard of Oz comes a brand-new family spectacular. Packed with laughs, thrills, and jaw-dropping surprises, this is the high-seas panto experience you won't want to miss. 2.00pm. £14, Child (0-11) or Senior (over 60) £12. 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 Nov 2025

Thirsk Library Quiz Night, Thirsk Library, Meadowfields YO7 1TH. Quiz and raffle. Come as a team of 4 or let us find a team for you. Entry includes light food, bring your own drinks. 7.30pm. £5. tel: 01609 534589

Sat 1 Nov 2025

Thirsk Museum, Thirsk Museum, 14-16 Kirkgate, Thirsk YO7 1PQ. Open for the last day of the season. Donation expected. web: http://thirskmuseum.org

Sun 2 Nov 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 Nov 2025

Mad Alice's Ghost Train, North York Moors Railway, Pickering YO18 7AJ. Join Mad Alice on a spine-tingling ghost train ride through the haunted heart of the North York Moors. Experience an unforgettable hour of eerie adventure. Book your ticket now before it's too late. tel: 0171 472 508

Tue 4 Nov 2025

Thirsk Ladies Cycle group, Meet by the Cycle Track next to Thirsk Leisure Centre YO7 1LU. 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 10am and aim to return by 2pm. web: https://cyclinguk.org/group/thirsk-ladies

Tue 4 Nov 2025

Pigment and surface, Insular Art, The Golden Lion Hotel, 114 High St, Northallerton DL7 8PP. An Arts Society Hambleton lecture by Dr Meg Boulton considering what painted stones and manuscripts, eg The Lindisfarne Gospels, brought to the art of the early church. Please be seated by 1.30pm (AGM) lecture 2pm. free to members of The Arts Society Hambleton, visitors £11 or £5.50 if a member of another Arts Society. tel: 07930 558752 tickets: On the door email: hambleton@theartssociety.org web: https://theartssociety.org/hambleton

Tue 4 Nov 2025

Bedale Archaeology & History Society, Zoom only. talk - Seeing the Dead: New Insights into Roman Gypsum Burials in Yorkshire, by Maureen Carroll FSA, Professor Emerita of Roman Archaeology, University of York. 7.30 pm. non-members £3 per screen (full-time education free), or £4 pp for membership for the rest of 2025 (this talk & 1 more). tickets: Email for payment details email: bedale.arch@gmail.com

Wed 5 Nov 2025

Ballet: The Fill Mal Gardée, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Royal Ballet. Lise, the only daughter of Widow Simone, is in love with the young farmer Colas, but her mother has far more ambitious plans for her. 7.15pm. £16, Child £10, Senior/Student £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 6 Nov 2025

Dan Webster and Emily Lawler, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Dan Webster and Emily Lawler deliver a compelling transatlantic blend of Americana, country, folk, and roots. 7:30pm. £15 or £12 concession. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Thu 6 Nov 2025

Bat Out of Hell, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Cinema Live: Bat Out of Hell - The Musical. The ultimate rock experience as Bat Out of Hell. The cast of the West End production will bring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s iconic anthems to life, including I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad, Dead Ringer For Love, and, of course, Bat Out of Hell. 7.00pm. £16, Child £10, Senior/Student £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 7 Nov 2025

Taylor Fever, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Shake it Off with Taylor Fever – a spectacular, music packed production celebrating pop sensation Taylor Swift. 7.30pm. £23. 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 Nov 2025

Malton Monthly Food Market, Malton Market Place, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7LX. The Malton Monthly Food Market takes place on the second Saturday of the month (March-Nov) with specialist stalls, street food, music & bags of foodie fun!. 09.00 - 15.00. Free entry. tel: 01653 692849 email: enquiries@visitmalton.com web: https://www.visitmalton.com/monthly-food-market

Sun 9 Nov 2025

Festival of Remembrance, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Musical Director Alan Owens has once again brought together our Festival Concert Band and Crash Bang Wallop Youth Theatre Singers to bring us music from the British Isles plus tributes to all the Nations Armed Forces Past & Present and the customary Act of Remembrance dedications. 7.30pm. £10, Child £5. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Tue 11 Nov 2025

The Travels of Celia Fiennes, Sacred Heart Church, Thirsk Rd, Northallerton DL6 1PJ. Northallerton & District Local History Society. Talk by Emma Watson. 7pm. Non members £5, full-time students free. tel: 07566 770625 email: heritage1138@outlook.com

Wed 12 Nov 2025

Charcoal Drawings, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. In this session, you’ll explore the expressive possibilities of charcoal, learning techniques from bold negative mark-making to the subtle use of drawing nibs. Discover how to bring depth, texture, and life to your sketches while exploring the basics of this medium. 10:30am - 12:30pm. £20. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Sat 15 Nov 2025

Acrylics, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Explore techniques for creating texture and depth while experimenting with this versatile medium. Suitable for beginners and experienced artists. Focused on practical skills and creative exploration. You can develop your approach, try new methods, and leave with a finished piece that reflects your personal style. 2:00pm - 4:00pm. £20. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Sat 15 Nov 2025

The Live P!nk Tribute Experience, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. International award-winning P!nk impersonator Stacy Green is joined live on stage, with the phenomenal Vertigo Band. 7.30pm. £27. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sun 16 Nov 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 Nov 2025

Thirsk Heritage Show, Thirsk Farmers Auction Mart YO7 3AB. Vintage & classic tractors, Engines, Farming Bygones, Classic & vintage vehicles, Motorcycles and more. 10am and all day. Adult £6, Child (0-13) free. tel: 01609 770111 tickets: At gate web: https://www.facebook.com/NvtecNorthyorkshiireGroup

Thu 20 Nov 2025

Drypoint Etching, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Learn drypoint etching with artist Millie McCallum. Scratch, ink, and print beautiful images by carving directly into a plate, creating bold textured pieces through this unique printmaking process. Lunch Included. 10:30am - 4:30pm. £65. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Thu 20 Nov 2025 until
 Sat 22 Nov 2025

Last Christmas: The Allerton Players, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Popular local drama group, the Allerton Players, present a comedy whodunnit by Deborah Hugill. Every year at Christmas four ghosts haunt Fortune Cottage, where, in different decades, they all died during the festive period. One of them has always been convinced that she was murdered. 7.30pm. £12, Child/Senior £10. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Fri 21 Nov 2025

Mrs. Warren's Profession, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. National Theatre Screening.Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter star as mother and daughter in Shaw’s Mrs. Warren’s Profession, a gripping West End drama of morality and independence, traditions and progress. 7:30pm. £11 or £9 concession. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Fri 21 Nov 2025

Developing Cyanotype Digital Negatives, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join artist Claire Ford to explore cyanotype printing. Transform digital negatives into striking blue and white prints using light-reactive chemicals, no film kit or darkroom needed. 10:30am - 12:30pm. £55. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Sat 22 Nov 2025

Leather Slipper Making, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Discover the lost art of traditional slipper making - cut custom patterns, prepare premium leather, and hand-stitch your slippers using the Saddlers’ two-handed technique. Lunch included. 10:30am - 4:30pm. £100. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Sun 23 Nov 2025

John Cleese Packs It In, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Cinema Live. At the age of eighty five, John Cleese sets off on what might be his final European tour - five countries, sixteen cities, twenty-three shows, and retaining just two original body parts. 7.00pm. £16, Child £10, Senior/Student £13. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sun 23 Nov 2025 until
 Sun 4 Jan 2026

New Yarnbombers display, Thirsk Market Place. Christmas-themed knitting and crotcheting around the town.

Tue 25 Nov 2025

Cinderella, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Royal Ballet. 7.15pm. £16, Child £10, Senior/Student £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 27 Nov 2025

National Theatre: The Fifth Step, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. 7.00pm. £16, Child £10, Senior/Student £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 28 Nov 2025 until
 Sat 29 Nov 2025

Makers Market, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. We're thrilled to invite you to our annual Christmas Makers Market at the Courthouse. Bursting with festive cheer and unique handmade gifts, it's the perfect place to tick off your Christmas list. Friday 28.11.25 10:00am - 9:00pm and Saturday 29.11.25 10:00am - 4:00pm. Free Entry. tel: 01845 526536 email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Fri 28 Nov 2025

Baubles & Baileys, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Sip Baileys, paint baubles, and share the magic of Christmas with friends. A creative evening filled with warmth, laughter, and lasting keepsakes. Soft drinks available. Age 16+. 7:00pm - 9:00pm. £15. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Sat 29 Nov 2025 until
 Sun 21 Dec 2025

Santa Express at NYMR, North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Park Street, Pickering YO18 7AJ. Only Sat & Sun. The steam train ride will be packed with songs, jokes and the magic of Christmas, brought to life by Santa’s Elves - families will also get to meet the great man himself on board. Weekend dates as shown, but also 22, 23 & 24 Dec. Choice of 4 times each day. £29.50 per person. tel: 01751 472508 tickets: Booking online email: info@nymr.co.uk web: https://nymr.co.uk/santa

Sat 29 Nov 2025 until
 Wed 24 Dec 2025

Magical Christmas Experience, Prophecy House, High Bridge, Knaresborough, HG5 8DD. Step into a magical Christmas world at Mother Shipton’s! Meet Santa, enjoy festive activities, explore enchanting woodland displays, and toast marshmallows by the fire. Create unforgettable memories in one of the UK’s best-rated grottos this festive season. Check website for full details. From £54 for Car/Pedestrain Group Ticket (Covers up to 5 people) + Santa Ticket. tel: 01423 864600 tickets: Online - Booking is essential email: info@mothershipton.co.uk web: https://myfmx.uk?c=2lblmes

Sat 29 Nov 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 30 Nov 2025

Hallelujah and all that Jazz, All Saints Church, High St, Northallerton DL7 8LU. Handel - Messiah Part 1 plus 'Hallelujah Chorus'
Will Todd - Missa Brevis. 3pm. email: secretary@northyorkshirechorus.org.uk web: https://www.northyorkshirechorus.org.uk

Tue 2 Dec 2025

Thirsk Ladies Cycle group, Meet by the Cycle Track next to Thirsk Leisure Centre YO7 1LU. 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 10am and aim to return by 2pm. web: https://cyclinguk.org/group/thirsk-ladies

Tue 2 Dec 2025

The Art of Trickery, The Golden Lion Hotel, 114 High St, Northallerton DL7 8PP. Ian Keable explores how magicians are seen in paintings, prints and cartoons from Breugel and Bosch to current cartoonists. Includes tricks!. 1.45pm. Free to members of The Arts Society Hambleton, visitors £11 or £5.50 if a member of another Arts Society. tel: 07930 558752 email: hambleton@theartssociety.org web: https://theartssociety.org/hambleton

Tue 2 Dec 2025

Bedale Archaeology & History Society, Zoom only. talk - Ancient DNA and kinship analysis at the Iron Age cemetery at Wetwang Slack, East Yorkshire, by Prof. Ian Armit, Chair in Archaeology, University of York. 7.30 pm. non-members £3 per screen (full-time education free), or £14 pp for membership for the rest of 2025 and the whole of 2026 (10 talks & at least 1 field trip). tickets: email bedale.arch@gmail.com for paymant details email: bedale.arch@gmail.com

Wed 3 Dec 2025

Drawing with Wire, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Create your own wirework masterpiece with Helaina Sharpley, crafting 3D wirework wall art, inspired by robins, holly, or personal photos, creating unique, handmade festive decorations. Lunch included. 10:30am - 4:30pm. £65. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Thu 4 Dec 2025

Joshua Burnell Acoustic Trio, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Joshua Burnell fuses folk and retro pop in his latest album, Flowers Where The Horses Sleep, earning BBC praise and acclaim for his vibrant, genre-blending sound. 7:30pm. £15 or £12 concession. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Sat 6 Dec 2025 until
 Sun 7 Dec 2025

Malton Christmas Festival, Malton Market Place, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7LX. The Christmas version of our popular monthly food market but with non-food gifts as well. With up to 80 stalls expected, you will find artisan crafted food, festive gift stalls, street food, live music from Malton’s talented musicians and choirs. 09.00 - 15.00. tel: 01653 692849 tickets: www.visitmalton.com/malton-christmas-festival email: enquiries@visitmalton.com web: https://www.visitmalton.com/marathon-du-malton

Sat 6 Dec 2025

Santa's Workshop, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Step into the festive magic at the Courthouse for Santa’s Workshop! Write letters, craft Christmas cards, and decorate your own ceramic bauble keepsake. Enjoy carols, a professional family photo, and warm hot chocolate. A joyful Christmas experience the whole family will love. Two sessions available: 10:30am - 12:30pm and 2:30pm - 4:30pm. £8. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: info@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/

Sat 6 Dec 2025 until
 Sat 13 Dec 2025

Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan, The Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Rd, York YO31 8TA. Not Mon. A rollicking romp of a traditional family panto. 7.30pm & 2.30pm on Sat 22, Sun 23 & Sat 29 Nov. £22, Child (0-18) £20. tel: 01904 501935 tickets: Book online email: boxoffice@jrtheatre.co.uk web: https://josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk/whats-on

Sat 6 Dec 2025

Thirsk Library Quiz Night, Thirsk Library, Meadowfields YO7 1TH. Quiz and raffle. Come as a team of 4 or let us find a team for you. Entry includes light food, bring your own drinks. 7.30pm. £5. tel: 01609 534589