Music & Mindfulness. Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk YO7 1HX. Led by Rev Mike Leigh and Shaun Lambert. Fri. 4pm - Sun. 2pm. For more information click here

Mixed Media Journalling. Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join Dove Armistead for a 2.5 hour Mixed Media Journalling workshop this January. Explore textures, colours, and ideas. Materials and a hot drink included. 13:00 - 15:30. For more information click ...

Rock Choir. Thirsk Methodist Church, St James Green, Thirsk, YO7 1AQ. Monday evenings we sing contemporary songs from the 50's to today. No auditions and all abilities. Great experiences from recording at Abbey Road, Edinburgh Fringe, stadium areas and our own gigs. Look up our website and click on 'join' or 'taster session'. 7.00pm till 8.30pm. ...

Learn to Paint Watercolours. Family Life Church Hall, Finkle Street, Thirsk, YO7 1DA. Learn to paint in an encouraging and supportive environment. 8 weekly watercolour workshops for the beginner with an experienced tutor and artist. All materials and equipment provided, plus refreshments. 09.30am - 12.30pm. £195. For more info click ...

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 repair 12.30pm. For ...

Christmas Eve Crib Service. St Mary's Church, Kirkgate, Thirsk YO7 1PR. Join us for our family friendly crib service on Christmas Eve. All welcome. 4pm. Free. For more info click here

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. For more info 

Thirsk Christmas Walking Tour. Meet by the information centre, Thirsk Market Place YO7 1EY. This festive journey through Thirsk’s history explores Christmas in poorhouses, alleys, and markets, crimes of the 16th century, and why carol singers were expelled from churches. 11am, finish about 12.30pm. No fixed price but donations gratefully received. ...