A Taste of Art: Cyanotype. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS.Explore the cyanotype process, using natural chemicals that react with light rays to create unique blue and white prints. Combining the use of found objects, printed acetate stencils and drawing you will have the opportunity the create your own mini prints onto paper. 10:30 am ...

Mowbray Singers: Stainer's Crucifixion. St Oswald's Church, Front St, Sowerby, Thirsk YO7 1JG. The Easter-time favourite which includes the dramatic chorus 'Fling Wide the Gates' and the moving a Capella chorus 'God So Loved the World'. The choir will be accompanied on the organ. 7.30pm. £8, Under 16s free. For more info click ...

Experimental Textiles. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Participants will be introduced to the technique of free hand machine embroidery and have opportunity to experiment with heat guns to create colourful and textured textile pieces inspired by rock pools. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. £40. For more info click ...

RedSky Bikes Reliability Ride #2. Our RedSky Bikes Head Mechanic Stu has devised 4 routes to choose from, each one is a little bit longer and a little bit harder. An opportunity to test your fitness or kick-start your season with challenges to aim for. Rides start at 08.30am outside the RedSky Bikes shop which is opposite Aldi at 3 Campion Square, ...

Sushi Night Returns. Thirsk Lodge Barns, Thirsk, YO7 4DB. The incredible Henny's Kitchen is back by popular demand. Enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival, along with a LOT of food including delicious canapés, before being seated for dishes and sharing boards. From 7pm. £60. For more info click ...

Traditional Sign Painting. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. An introduction to traditional sign painting in which you will learn about colour and shading, as well as the basic brush techniques needed to master lettering. 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. For more info click ...

Copper Wire Hare.The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join Wendy from Twigs & Sprigs to learn how to create a 15cm high copper wire hare for indoor display only. Wendy will guide you through the process of creating this cute wire sculpture in small steps and you can add your own personal touches . For more info click ...

Thirsk & Sowerby Harriers 10 mile Road Race. Thirsk Race Course. Fast, flat course; Goody bag for all finishers; Voucher prizes to 1st male & female finishers; Part of Yorkshire Veterans Athletic Associations Championship. 1.5 mile Fun Run 9am. 10 mile run 10am. For more info click here

Thirsk Artisan Market. Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1EY. Locally-produced arts & crafts, food & drink. A diverse, quality, shopping experience that celebrates independent producers and makers. 9am-2pm. For more info click here

Spring Fused Glass. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Design and make your own glass panel based on landscape and floral images with fusible sheet glass and other compatible glass products.The basic skills of scoring and breaking glass will be covered as well as some simple theory of the principles of glass fusing using a kiln. For more ...

A Taste of Art: Enamelling a Unique Item. The Courthouse. 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Come and explore the basics of enamelling and take away an item that has been fired in a kiln. you will take a copper piece and fire with ground glass (vitreous enamel). 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. £20.For more information click ...

Exhibition: Power Through Performance. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Celebrating International Women’s Day (8th March) we have curated a series of short film screenings, from young filmmakers and digital artists, that reveal the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Free Entry. For more ...

Spring Quiet Garden Day. Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk. YO7 1HX. Helen Warwick, one of our chaplains, & Mike, our residential gardener will be accompanying guests for a creative, reflective & relaxing day. Our large garden offers a quiet, gentle, healing space which includes a labyrinth, orchard, ...

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club. The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. The spring return of our pop-up comedy club. Ant Dewson performs at the top comedy clubs in the country and has shared the stage with some great comedians including Mickey Flanagan, Lee Mack and Noel Fielding. For more info click ...

A Taste of Art: Linocut Printed Cards. The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Learn the traditional process of relief printing. Print your design onto a range of cards to share. You will draw your design, transfer it to your lino and then cut out of the linoleum surface with a sharp knife, a V-shaped chisel or gouge. For more info click ...

Thirsk Ladies Cycle Group, Outside the Thirsk and Sowerby Leisure Centre YO7 1LU. An invitation to join us on the first Tuesday of each month, cycling on the lanes around Thirsk and surrounding villages with a social coffee stop. 10am. Free, just bring money for coffee stop. For more information click ...

Thirsk Farmers' Market. Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1EY. Around 20 artisan food and drink producers bring the fruits of their labour to the centre of this historic market town. 9am-2pm. For more information click here

Jazz supper Fundraiser, Thirsk Town Hall. Fundraiser organised by Rotary to support Herriot Hospice. Featuring SJB (Scruton Jazz and Blues) who play easy listening swing jazz. Pie, peas and cake supper. £15 a ticket. Table of 6 for £80. Tickets can be purchased from the Thisrk Bookshop, Thirsk Market Place. For more information click ...

RedSky Bikes Reliability Ride #1, 3 Campion Square, Thirsk YO7 1GW. An opportunity to test your fitness or kick-start your season with 4 routes to choose from. It's a road ride but use any bike. Rides start outside RedSky Bikes which is opposite Aldi at 3 Campion Square. On your return collect your Brevet Card from the shop and grab a hot drink!. ...

Capturing The Everyday. The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Learn all about digital camera techniques and photography composition to get the best out of your camera and you! Photograph every day moments, to capture the beauty of evolving stories of ordinary family life. For more information click here

Christmas Dinner. Family Life Church, Finkle Street YO7 1DA. You are invited to Christmas Lunch. Activities for all ages. Transport is available if booked in advance. Tel 01845 868188 or 07379 102266 for tickets. Please call to book a place or alternatively email: [email protected]

Raclette Night & Festive Music. Thirsk Lodge Barns, Newsham Road, Thirsk, YO7 4DB. Join us for a cosy evening of drinks, whilst we serve delicious melted cheese over hot potatoes, pickle onions & gherkins - the perfect treat for a chilly winters night & to kick off the Christmas weekend. 6pm-9.30pm. For more info click ...

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. For more information click here

Christmas Shopping: Herriot Hospice, Thirsk Lodge Barns, Newsham Road, Thirsk, YO7 4DB. Join us to get your hands on some incredible gifts & treats at our Charity Christmas Shopping Event in aid of Herriot Hospice at the Lambert. Ticket sales will go directly to Herriot Hospice at the Lambert. 5pm-9pm. £5 admission. For more information click ...

Light Up A Life. Herriot Hospice, Chapel Street, YO7 1LU welcome you to join them at Light up a Life services, remembering your loved ones and sharing with us your special moments. The event offers people from across Hambleton and Richmondshire the opportunity to remember and pay tribute to loved ones, while supporting local families living with ...

Santa at Thirsk Garden Centre. Blakey Lane, Thirsk YO7 3AB. Only Wed Sat & Sun. Visit Santa's Grotto. Meet Santa and his Elves and get a gift. 10am-4pm. £6 per child, all proceeds go to Thirsk Rotary and Herriot Hospice. For more information click here

Christmas at Monk Park Farm, Monk Park Farm, Bagby, Thirsk YO7 2AG. Meet Father Christmas in his Grotto, make Christmas crafts and reindeer food with Mrs Claus and the farm elves. Also enjoy all the usual indoor and outdoor farm activities - meet and feed the animals, play in the huge park, go for a barrel ride, and visit the café for festive treats. ...

Mowbray Singers Concert, St Oswald's Church, Front St, Sowerby, Thirsk YO7 1JG. The programme will feature the ever-popular Gloria by Vivaldi and Schubert’s sublime Mass in G. In addition, special guest soloist Megan Crozier will perform Vivaldi’s Oboe Concerto in B-flat and the strings will play an arrangement of Ständchen (Serenade). For more info ...

Thirsk Christmas Fayre. Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QR. Stallholders, cafe and Santa. A limited number of stalls are still available on Friday 24th (4.00-7.30pm ish) & Sunday 26th (10-3pm). £30 per stall please Facebook message to book. 10am- 3pm. For more info click ...

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. For more info click here

Join us for our Christmas Makers Market at The Courthouse, Thirsk. Pick up some gorgeous gifts or treat yourself to something special at this showcase of contemporary art and craft from talented makers!

Date: Saturday 25th November 2023 Time: 10am - 4pm Free Entry

Cello Recital by James Halsey. St Oswald's Church, Front St, Sowerby, Thirsk YO7 1JG. A solo cello recital by James Halsey of Bingham Quartet. Event starts at 7.30pm. £10 on the door. For more info click here

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club. Rural Arts, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. A fast-paced evening with three top comedians. Host Pete Otway is a "devastatingly funny" (Chortle) former BBC New Comedy Award finalist. Joining him on the bill is the darkly set-deprecating Sam Serrano (pictured) and the surreal imagination and witty wordplay of Noel ...

Scratch Night Autumn 2023. Rural Arts, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Storytelling, spoken word and poetry. Four up-and-coming artists share their new work in an evening compered by Henry Ray. Support each show to develop by sharing your feedback on the night. Part of Rural Arts’ commitment to emerging artists. Starts 7.30pm. For more info click ...

A Taste of Art: Relief Carve Clay Plaque. Rural Arts, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Create your very own relief carved clay plaque in this Taste of Art workshop. You will explore a variety of ceramic techniques including creating pinch pots, joining using slip, carving into your piece. Additionally, glazing and finishing techniques will be explored ...

Candle Making Workshop. East Thirsk Learning Resource Centre YO7 1DN. A Free candle making workshop from 10:00am till 12:00noon. For more information click here

Wellbeing for Body, Mind & Spirit. Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk. YO7 1HX. This event is for anyone living with low energy, chronic fatigue or Long-Covid. Helen Warwick, Creative Therapist & Chaplain, will be offering healing ways to find a life-giving path through fatigue, physical & psychological ...

Hugo Dalton Ceres Light Drawing. Thirsk Hall Sculpture Garden YO7 1PL .This winter Thirsk Hall will be illuminated with the help of artist Hugo Dalton. Dalton has worked with major institutions such as the Chateau Versailles; The Fitzwilliam Museum; Blenheim Palace and the Royal Opera House to create captivating drawings which are projected onto ...

Christmas Floral Demonstration. Sowerby Parochial Hall, The Flatts, Sowerby YO7 1JG. Thursday 2nd November. The Sowerby Flower Club will be demonstrating special Christmas Floral by David Ryland entitled 'With Christmas In Mind' starting at 2pm. For more information click here

Watch Falconer Michael Kinder show off one of the many birds that make up the North Yorkshire Moors Birds of Prey sanctuary. In the 7 or so years that the Thirsk & Sowerby Festival has been running Michael has always been in attendance. He and his Golden Eagle love interacting with both the adults and the children that make up this FREE festival. ...

Repair Cafe. 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. Free, donations welcome. For more ...

Ghost Story: The Room Upstairs. Thirsk Hall, Kirkgate, Thirsk, YO1 7PL. Clap Trap Productions. Written by BAFTA-nominated writer, Tom Needham. A strange noise, or just the wind? The mind can play tricks, but then again.. doors open 6pm. £15pp includes a welcome drink. For more info click here.

Who the F is Donal ? Thirsk Hall, Kirkgate, Thirsk, YO1 7PL. Clap Trap productions presents "Who the F is Donal?" One play, one cast, two ways by BAFTA nominated writer, Tom Needham. Please note that the play contains some adult swear words. Doors open 12.30pm. £20 per person, including welcome drink. For more info click ...

Loose Chippings Concert, Thirsk & Sowerby Institute, Flatts Lane, Thirsk. A selection of Americana, Country & Pop classics performed by a Thirsk-based band. Event starts at 7pm. Pay what you feel, fundraising for the Thirsk & Malton Labour Party. For more info click ...

Meet Your MP. Have you any casework, queries or concerns you wish to raise with Kevin Hollinrake ? To speak to someone about this event Tel: 01653 916417. To book your place click here

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. After three rides, ladies are requested to join Cycling UK. For more information click here

Thirsk Ladies Cycle Group. Outside Thirsk and Sowerby Leisure Centre YO7 1LU. 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. After three rides, ladies are requested to join Cycling UK. For more info click ...

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

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 ...

Rusty Bikers For Women meeting at Sowerby Gateway entrance at 10am. Thirsk Breeze rides, helping women to feel more confident about getting back on a bike and make new friends. The event is free to enter. Phone Gillian Crane for more information on 07979 997310. Alternatively click here

Thirsk Farmers Market is 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. For more information click here

Thirsk and Sowerby Festival on the flatts is an amazing family event, full on fun, live music and much much more. We cannot wait to see you between 10am/4pm on Sunday 6th August 2023 to show you what we have in store. For more information click here

The fairies in the forest are starting a fight – but which side are you on? Team Titania or Team Oberon? Hoglets Theatre presents their interactive and larger-than-life version of Shakespeare’s summer comedy A Midsummer Night's Mischief – especially for young audiences. Expect wild characters, raucous singalong songs, puppets, stunts, and some frankly ...

Medivet partner Sarah Beckerlegge talks about the importance of the dog agility on the health and well being of the entrants during the 2022 Thirsk & Sowerby Festival dog agility competition. She also provides a unique insight into very special relationship that her practice has with the James Herriots portfolio here in Thirsk. To watch this ...

Mowbray Singers, St Oswald's Church, Front St, Sowerby, Thirsk YO7 1JG. Songs of Thyme and Tide. Conducted by Trevor Wilson. Special Guests: The Byland Rigg Ceilidh Band. 7.30pm. Tickets £8. For more information click here

Outdoor Cinema: Dirty Dancing at Thirsk Racecourse, Station Road, Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1QL. An open air cinema experience screening Dirty Dancing. 19.00 - 23.30. Tickets start from £12. For more information click here

The winner of Fresh 2022 Ella Carney will be exhibiting her work during a two-week solo exhibition: A visual biography of living with a chronic disease; Crohn’s. From relapse to remission a collection of work depicting 7-years of living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. For more information click ...

Join Catherine, the June artist of the month in our Cafe Collection, to create a mixed media artwork in this fun, thought-provoking workshop.

During this workshop your tutor Catherine will guide you through every stage of creating a mixed media artwork in celebration of your own treasured memories and experiences.

We will use a range ...

To mark World Upcycling Day, join Rural Arts for our creative workshops on our environmentally friendly themed workshops.

Rural Arts are running three workshops for adults, to mark up-cycling day on 24th June.

In this session, you will be provided with a wooden box to transform into a special place to store keepsakes and memories. You ...

Join Rural Arts and charity Never Such Innocence for a special creative workshop marking Armed Forces Day.

This special free workshop welcomes children, families and adults from across the community to create unique window displays to mark Armed Forces Day. The workshops are designed for everyone aged 6+, whether or not you’re ...

In this full-day summer workshop learn all about the unique process of eco-printing using leaves.

Your tutor Carol Ann, will guide you through the process of nature-based printing, by demonstrating the mordanting and steaming involved of the fabric and paper. The process is unpredictable and results in a subtle colour palette suggestive of ...

With all materials included and each workshop suitable for beginners, our Wednesday morning Taste Of… sessions give the perfect introduction to a range of artistic styles and techniques.

Create your very own stunning textiles rainbow decoration to hang on your wall. Choose white rope and pick out four to five different colours to create your ...

Afternoon Racing At Thirsk Races. A warm welcome awaits you at Thirsk Racecourse. The racing, facilities and friendly staff will make your visit a winning one, so whatever the outcome on the track, you’ll enjoy your day with us. For more information click here

Rural Arts presents a Poetry Evening with Olivia Mulligan, Henry Ray and Hannah Davies. Born and bred in North Yorkshire, Olivia Mulligan is a keen cross country runner, a coffee barista, and now – poet. After spending many years in London, completing her degree in Drama and Creative Writing and working in the city for a short spell, she could no ...

Irish Day at the Thirsk Racecourse. Come dressed in your favourite Irish themed outfits and enjoy a fun packed day. With hospitality packages, great group discounts, and offers available, it’s a wonderful day out for all the family. Pre- book online for discounted tickets and group offers or pay on the gates! Live music from the Emerald Thieves. ...

As part of the National Coronation and to celebrate the coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms - a big lunch will be taking pace on the Sowerby Parochial Field, Front Street. Bring food - free tea, coffee and soft drinks on site. No ticket needed. Noon - 4pm. free.

Thirsk Hunt Cup Day is the most prolific race day in our calendar with first class racing. Watch top horses compete to be crowned Thirsk Hunt Cup Winner 2023. Event organisers will be streaming the official Coronation Ceremony before racing and all the celebrations throughout the afternoon. It'll be a real carnival of celebration with stilt walkers, ...

Thirsk and Sowerby Festival 2023 is a Family Fun Day organised by Volunteers and Welcomes everyone from Far and wide to join us for what is one of the Biggest events for Thirsk and Sowerby every year! This year the festival will be taking place on Sunday the 6th August 2023. For more information email : [email protected]

This February half-term, Rural Arts is hosting Khooghi, which is catered to family audiences.

Saturday, February 25, 2023 Time: 7.00pm Duration: 1 hour Venue: The Courthouse

A story of culture, music, family and folk tradition.

This show has something for everyone. ...

This February half-term, Rural Arts is hosting David Gibb’s Family Jukebox, which is aimed at our tiny potential theatre enthusiasts.

Friday, February 17, 2023 Time: 3.00pm Duration: 1 hour Venue: The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS

Give your family a musical ...

Join us for a romantic Valentines Day evening at Thirsk Lodge Barns to celebrate all things love! Enjoy a welcome cocktail, followed by a five-course supper cooked by the fantastic Dom’s Kitchen.The ticket price is £120 for a table of two in our Main Barn, with a romantic backdrop of fairy lights and candles. (Dietary requirements can be catered, ...

Join us for a flurry of festive shopping on the 10th and 11th December. Sitting along side our Father Christmas Experience, you can do a spot of shopping whilst enjoying festive delights including our real reindeer, and guinea pig nativity scene!

With a variety of stalls you can really get ahead of the game with your Christmas shopping – whether ...

Join us for the perfect start to the festive season! Wedding & Events Floral Design will be offering expert tuition following a detailed demonstration on wreath making. All materials will be provided for you to create your own beautiful bespoke festive wreath.

Our daytime class runs from 3-5pm with Hot drinks and mince pies included. Our ...

For the second year running, we are thrilled that Father Christmas will be visiting Thirsk Lodge Barns.

Firstly he is joining us on the 10th and 11th December, alongside our festive Christmas Market. Please note that there are less crafts available during these two days, however we still have the reindeer, foodie options and you can enjoy ...

WIth over 40 + stalls from our amazing local businesses including food & drink, fairground rides, attractions, an entertainment stage, live music, fun, games including sack races, welly toss and tug of war - what better way to spend your Sunday afternoon. This is a FREE event 10-6pm on Sunday 7 August. For more info visit - visitthirsktown.com/events ...

Carnival Day opens its doors at 11:00 with all U16s for FREE - featuring performances throughout the day on the Poet's Corner Stage, a Samba Parade at 15:30. Food stalls, local businesses, charities, face painting, children’s rides, lawn games and much more. Tickets available on the door at £5 per adult or pre-order online for £4. Car parking is ...