The Real James Herriot . A Talk by Jim Wight about life with his father - James Herriot. Held at the Thirsk & Sowerby Hall. This is a fund raiser by Thirsk Ladies Club for HH@TL. All welcome. 7.30pm. Free for members, visitors £5. tickets. For more information click here

Film & Orchestra at the Ritz Cinema. The Festival Orchestra returns, this time to provide the soundtrack for Charlie Chaplin's 'Shoulder Arms' set in France during World War I. Closing this year's festival, the chance to bring a live orchestra to one of England's oldest cinemas is rare and an exciting way to collaborate between film and music. ...

The Yorkshire Flea at Thirsk Auction Mart. Between 70 & 100 traders in antiques & vintage items occupying stands in the foyer & pens of a step free spacious venue with ample free parking & a cafe. We have furniture, ephemera, glass ceramics, treen & more. Unusual, beautiful & forgotten items to admire & purchase. 11am ...

Evening of Jazz, Chestnut Suite , Thirsk Racecourse. The band will be entertaining with classics from Frank Sinatra to Nina Simone. The racecourse provides a lovely setting, with the roof terrace and bar available throughout the evening. This promises to be a spectacular evening of well-known jazz charts with top-quality performers including vocals ...

BresBet Sausage & Cider Evening at Thirsk Racecourse. An evening of racing alongside a sausage and cider festival showcasing some of Yorkshire's premium brands! Our friends at Heck will be supplying the sausages with a range of pork, chicken and vegetarian bangers on offer! Masham Cider and a range of other local independent cider makers will ...

Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci Opera at St Mary's Church. Enter the twisted, love entangled lives of Turrido and Pagliacci in these two one-act operas. Heritage Opera, directed by Sarah Helsby-Hughes, are accompanied by the Festival Orchestra and Chorus. 7pm. £15, Child (under 16) £10. For more info click ...

Fabric Sculpted Fairy Houses workshop at Rural Arts. Using fabric sculpting techniques, you will create your very own magical fairy house for your home or garden. In this workshop you will work with artist, Abigail Lagden, to learn basic fabric sculpting techniques, and use materials and embellishments to create a magical fairy house for your home ...

Circus Family Day at Thirsk Racecourse. With performances from The National Festival Circus! An exciting day for the whole family, with endless amounts of children’s entertainment. Gates open 11am. First race starts at 2.10pm. For more information click here