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Meet James Herriot’s Daughter
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Tea & Talks With Rosie Page, James Herriot’s Daughter.

At 4pm on Tue 2 Jun you have the chance to spend a truly memorable afternoon with Rosie Wight, the real-life daughter of Alf Wight, the man behind James Herriot.

Rosie has grown up surrounded by the stories, the memories and the magic that her father created, and she is ready to share them with you.

£50 including admission to the Visitor Centre (the original home & surgery) plus Q&A.

Strictly limited to 20 places, book at:
VisitThirsk.uk/Rosie
 

Paris 75 football special (12A)
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Farm Academy & Pig Snuggling at Monk Park Farm

Piglet Snuggling, one of our most loved seasonal experiences is back.

In May Half Term as part of Farm Academy, little ones can step into the boots of a real farmer and enjoy hands-on farm fun throughout the day.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

 - Snuggle adorable piglets up close

 - Interactive farm role play activities

 - Groom a pony

 - Collect eggs

 - Lamb a Ewe

 - Muck out the Pigs

 - Explore the farm and all our play areas

And, of course, plenty of opportunities for cute piggy selfies.

Piglet Snuggling is included with all Farm Academy tickets, no hidden extras.

Please note: Piglet Snuggling is seasonal and subject to animal welfare.

Book online at monkparkfarm.co.uk

Leeds Bradford Airport access
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Road closures Monday to Friday between 7pm and 6am are impacting journeys to and from Leeds Bradford Airport until 6am Sat 30 May.

More details are on Facebook at
VisitThirsk.uk/lba

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Thirsk to Helmsley bus
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Until Sun 27 Sep there is a bus service between Thirsk and Helmsley on Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays.

The M5 bus leaves Thirsk Market Place for Helmsley at 9:42 on Saturdays and at both 10:42 & 15:42 on Sundays & BHs,

The opposite journey from Helmsley to Thirsk starts from Helmsley Market Place at 16.33 on Saturdays and at both 11:33 & 16:33 on Sundays & BHs.

The journey between Thirsk and Helmsley takes about 40mins.

You are not limited to staying in Helmsley or Thirsk. The M5 journey above is only part of a large network of Moorsbuses on Saturdays and Sundays. If Northallerton or Easingwold is more convenient than Thirsk you can catch a Moorsbus there.

The adult single fare is capped at £3 (concessionary cards accepted). See the full network map, timetables & fares at

moorsbus.org

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Tue 26 May 2026

Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange, St James Church, Baldersby St James, Thirsk YO7 4PT. Coffee and Chatter Group. Please bring along any puzzles that you would like to swap. This is a great opportunity to obtain new ones without having to buy them. 10am-12pm.

Tue 26 May 2026

Megaslam Wrestling, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. The 2026 Mega Tour will feature all of your favourite Megaslam stars and some brand new ones. Team Nasty will battle it out with Team Megaslam in a series of action packed matches designed to get the whole family out of their seats and cheering on their favourites. 7.30pm. £15, Child £10, Family (4) £45. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Mon 25 May 2026 until
 Wed 27 May 2026

Event image Film: The Magic Faraway Tree, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Only Fri Sat Sun. (U) A modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents. They're transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures. Mon 2.30pm, Tue 10.30am, Wed 2.30pm. £6, Child/Senior/Student £5. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, by phone or at the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Wed 27 May 2026

Wild Wednesdays, Kiplin Hall & Gardens,. Family nature and environmental day with Volunteers on hand to guide you around. Make memories, take home your creations and leave the mess behind. 11am - 2pm. Included in normal admission.

Wed 27 May 2026

Thirsk Ladies PROBUS Monthly Meeting, Meadowfields, Chapel Street, Thirsk YO7 1LU. Thirsk Ladies PROBUS invite you to join us for light refreshments and socialising before our May speaker, Richard Darn, an experienced astronomer shares his knowledge of the benefits of dark sky status - on our doorstep! A short business meeting concludes the proceedings. 10.00 am end time 12 noon. £3.00. tel: 01845 597487

Wed 27 May 2026

Romanby Jazz and Cabaret Club, Romanby Golf & Country Club, Yafforth Rd. Romanby. DL7 0PE. Jon Taylor's Jazz Ensemble. Jon Taylor plays saxophone, flute, accordion, harmonica, and sings! A contemporary of Alan Barnes, Dave Newton and Snake Davis. classic standards, funk, blues, latin and chill out grooves. Doors open 12.00. 12.30 to 3pm. £20. tickets: online or by phone email: stephenwest277@gmail.com web: https://www.romanby.com/jazz

Now until
 Thu 28 May 2026

The Devil Wears Prada 2, Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. (12A) Starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt & Stanley Tucci. Miranda Priestly navigates her career amid the decline of traditional magazines. She faces off against her one-time assistant, now a high-powered executive for a luxury group. 7.30pm, also 2.30pm Wed. £7 on door, £8 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Thu 28 May 2026

Playboy of the Western World, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. National Theatre Live (12A), filmed live on stage: The Playboy of the Western World. Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. 7.00pm. £16, Child £10, Senior £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 28 May 2026

Talk: Fountains Abbey, Thirkleby Village Hall. Thirkleby Local History Society presents a talk by David Banks. 2pm. Annual subs £15 - visitors £3. tel: 01845 501365 tickets: A. Stoney

Thu 28 May 2026

Thirsk Ladies Club, Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall Annexe, Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QR. A highly recommended speaker, Barbara Dixon, will give us a few of her 'Tales from a Registrar' experiences. Learn just exactly what being a Registrar entails. 7.30pm. Free for members, visitors £4. tel: 01845 522819

Fri 29 May 2026

An Audience With Jasmine Harrison, Sandhutton Village Hall. Listening to Jasmine talk of her adventures. Bar & Raffle. 7:00pm. £8. tel: 07584 838687 tickets: On the door or phone email: basnettlynne@gmail.com

Now until
 Sat 30 May 2026

Event image Artist Returns to his Roots, Zillah Bell Gallery, 15 Kirkgate, Thirsk YO7 1PQ. Not Mon or Sun. Landscape artist Simon Palmer has lived and worked in North Yorkshire for over 40 years but has predominantly exhibited in London. Lovers of Yorkshire’s unique countryside will now have the opportunity to enjoy his work on home soil. He is showing more than 20 immediately recognisable paintings in this major exhibition. 10am-5pm. tel: 01845 522479 email: info@zillahbellgallery.co.uk web: https://zillahbellgallery.co.uk

Sat 30 May 2026

Live Music, Easingwold Market Place. Edwina Hayes - English folk, Americana, & Northern Tradition. 1pm - 3pm. Free.

Sat 30 May 2026

Artisan Market, Sutton Bank National Park Centre, Thirsk YO7 2EH. High-quality independent traders in one of Yorkshire’s most spectacular settings. 10am-3pm. free entry. email: info@littlebirdmade.co.uk web: https://littlebirdmade.com

Now until
 Sun 31 May 2026

Eboracum Roman Festival, Places in York. A series of Roman-linked events and activities. Living History Camp in York Museum Gardens, Talks and Storytelling, Demonstrations and Performances & Other City-Wide Activity. web: https://yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/eboracum-roman-festival-2026

Now until
 Sun 31 May 2026

Farm Academy, Monk Park Farm, Green Lane, Bagby, Thirsk, YO72AG. Little farmers can look forward to a fun, hands-on farming adventure around the farm. Expect plenty of interactive activities, animal encounters and farmyard fun for the whole family. 10:00am. Prices starting from £3pp. tel: 01845 421124 tickets: Online or on the door email: eyup@monkparkfarm.co.uk web: https://www.monkparkfarm.co.uk

Now until
 Sun 31 May 2026

Emerald Adventure May Half Term, Mother Shipton's Cave, Knaresborough. Follow the yellow brick road to an Emerald Adventure this May Half Term at Mother Shipton’s Cave. Step into a woodland wonderland inspired by the timeless magic of The Wizard of Oz and the spellbinding world of Wicked. 9:30am - 5:30pm (last admission 4pm). £42 per car (up to 5 people), £42 per pedestrian group (up to 5 people), or £16 per individual pedestrian, under 2s are free. tickets: Online booking essential web: https://mothershipton.co.uk

Sun 31 May 2026

Free walking tour of Thirsk, Meet by Thirsk's information centre, Market Place YO7 1EY. Explore the history of Thirsk on this 90-minute walking tour. Discover ancient skeletons, local legends, and a connection to Lord Nelson. Wear sensible shoes for a journey through the town’s fascinating past. 11am. Free, donations welcome. tickets: Just turn up

Sun 31 May 2026

Harrogate Theatre Choir, Newby Hall, Ripon HG4 5AE. An extensive repertoire ranging from Hollywood film classics to favourites from the greatest West End and Broadway shows. 1pm to 3pm. Free with Gardens or other tickets. tel: 01423 322583 tickets: Book online email: info@newbyhall.com web: https://newbyhall.com/event

Sun 31 May 2026

Event image Paris 75 football special (12A), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Special event - one night only, To mark the 51st anniversary of arguably Leeds United's biggest game and greatest travesty in its history. One of the UK’s independent box-office hits of 2025 is playing a select number of cinemas in a series of one-off screenings. Includes Q&A with Leeds Legend Paul Reaney. 7.30pm. £20, £21 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Sun 31 May 2026

Sky Bet Sunday Series, Thirsk Racecourse, Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 1QL. This exciting race day will showcase competitive racing, live on ITV, with excellent prize money attracting top trainers and jockeys. It’s the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon with family and friends. Gates open 1pm, first race 3.45pm, last race 6.45pm. tel: 01845 522276 tickets: Book online email: info@thirskracecourse.net web: https://thirskracecourse.net

Tue 2 Jun 2026

Lecture: Sun and Snow, Golden Lion Hotel, Northallerton, DL7 8PP. Lecture by Tim Stimson on Nordic Landscape Painting. 19th century paintings which helped confirm a distinct Scandinavian/Northern identity. 1.30 for 1.45pm. free to members, visitors £11 or £5.50 if a member of another Arts Society. tickets: On the door email: hambleton@theartssociety.org web: https://www.theartssociety.org/hambleton

Fri 29 May 2026 until
 Thu 4 Jun 2026

The Sheep Detectives (PG), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. (12A) Starring Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, Nicholas Braun, Bryan Cranston, Brett Goldstein. George is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his sheep every night, when an incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realise they must become the detectives. 7.30pm (Not Sunday), also 2.30pm Sat & Sun. £7 on door, £8 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Thu 4 Jun 2026

Dan Webster & Bella Gaffney, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Bella Gaffney (of The Magpies) is a folk troubadour with original compositions and traditional tunes from both British folk and Americana traditions. Dan Webster is described as 'one of the UK’s best kept musical secrets'. 7:30pm. £14. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: admin@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/at-the-courthouse/music-monthlies-dan-webster-bella-gaffney/

Fri 5 Jun 2026

Playboy of the Western World , Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Special event - one night only, filmed live from London’s West End - NT Live: The Playboy of the Western World. Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Eanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobham McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self discovery. 7.30pm. £15, Child (under 15) £10. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: On door or online (adds £1 booking fee) web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Fri 5 Jun 2026

Romanby Jazz and Cabaret Club, Romanby Golf & Country Club, Yafforth Rd. Romanby. DL7 0PE. Georgina Jackson and the Paul Smith Quintet. Georgina is an international cabaret artist who plays trumpet as well as sings, often on cruise ships. Doors open 6.45pm. Hot supper included. 7.30-10.30pm. £22.50. tel: 07856 432673 tickets: online or by phone email: stephenwest277@gmail.com web: https://www.romanby.com/jazz

Fri 5 Jun 2026

Event image Thank Abba for the Music, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. For one night only dust off your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA ruled the airwaves! An epic two-hour ABBA-fest. 7.30pm. £24.50. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Fri 5 Jun 2026

Afternoon Racing, Thirsk Racecourse, Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 1QL. Live music. Bars & food vendors. Gates open 11am. tel: 01845 522276 tickets: Book online email: info@thirskracecourse.net web: https://thirskracecourse.net

Now until
 Sat 6 Jun 2026

Swaledale Festival, Swaledale, DL11 6TB. Music, Arts and Walking in the Yorkshire Dales. Across 15 vibrant days, a record 75 events will take place across the stunning hills and dales of North Yorkshire. £25-£3. tel: 01748 880018 tickets: https://www.swalefest.org/whats-on email: enquiries@swalefest.org web: https://swalefest.org

Wed 3 Jun 2026 until
 Sat 6 Jun 2026

Die Fledermaus (The Bat's Revenge), York Theatre Royal. Johann Strauss' sparkling comic operetta sung in English with orchestra. Join the party as we celebrate York Opera's 60th Anniversary with Strauss' sparkling comic operetta. tickets: book online or by phone web: https://yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

Sat 6 Jun 2026

Live Music, Easingwold Market Place. Jess Liversedge with guests Easingwold Community Singers & Blue Light Theatre Choir. 1pm - 3pm. Free.

Sat 6 Jun 2026

Wallace and Gromit Live Music, Galtres Centre, Easingwold, York. YO61 3AD. Ripon City Band will entertain you with some of your favourite tunes before moving onto the full screening of Wallace and Gromit - The Wrong Trousers. Ripon City Band will be performing the soundtrack LIVE on stage. Suitable for the whole family. A raffle will be held for of Yorkshire Air Ambulance. 2pm-4pm. Adult £15, Children £5. tickets: Book online web: https://galtrescentre.org.uk

Sat 6 Jun 2026

Craft Market, Northallerton Town Hall. Arts & Crafts, Handmade Goods, Charity Tombola (Yorkshire Air Ambulance), Tea & Coffee available, all proceeds go to Parkinson's UK. 9.30am-4.00pm. tickets: Tara Kniveton email: RoxyResin2023@gmail.com

Sat 6 Jun 2026

Once Upon a Fairytale, Queen Mary's School, Baldersby, Thirsk YO7 3BZ. Story Craft Theatre. Goldilocks is missing and we need your help to find her. Aimed at 2+ years. 10.30am, finish 11am. £5 per family. tel: 01845 575000 tickets: Book online web: https://queenmarys.org/events/once-upon-a-fairytale

Sat 6 Jun 2026

North Yorkshire Chorus Concert, St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby. 'How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings'. NYC will perform 'Ein Deutsches Requiem' by Brahms & 'Nidaros Mass' by Chilcott with director of music Keith Dale and pianists Adrian Hawkins and Ben Smith. 7.30 pm. £10 (under 16 - free). tel: 07900 739362 tickets: At the door; online from WeGotTickets or from choir members email: jansanders@outlook.com web: https://www.northyorkshirechorus.org.uk

Sat 6 Jun 2026

Northallerton Male Voice Choir, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Their ever popular summer show, singing a wide range of male voice and more modern songs, something to please everyone. Guest this year is Nicola Mills, described as being a cross between Victoria Wood and Pavarotti. Nicola brings her Northern charm, strong vocals and witty story-telling to you in a down to earth way. 7.30pm. £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 6 Jun 2026

Concert, York Minster, Deangate, York YO1 7HH. Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius with choirs from Twin Cities: York Musical Society, Philharmonischer Choir Munster & The Ebor Singers. 7.30pm. £27.50, £20, £12, £6 students under 18. tickets: Theatre Royal or on the door

Now until
 Sun 7 Jun 2026

May half term: Enchanted Trail, Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Bedale, DL8 2PS. Magical creatures have created their own trail within the Arboretu. A maze of doorways, hidden spaces and enchanting scenes. Come and share their magical world this May Half Term and experience this enchanted woodland for yourself. 10am-4pm. Standard Admission. tel: 01677 425323 tickets: https://booking.bookinghound.cloud/fe/booking?og=6d55784e-4d5c-46a6-9940-a8d09d48b8b2 email: enquiries@thorpperrow.com web: https://thorpperrow.com

Sat 6 Jun 2026 until
 Sun 7 Jun 2026

UK’s largest tractor festival, Newby Hall, Ripon HG4 5AE. More than 1,400 vintage and modern tractors and another 2,200 exhibits including stationary engines, commercial vehicles, cars, trucks and motorcycles will be on show across 120 acres of the Newby estate. 10am-4pm. £22, Child (4-15) £16, Family (1+3 or 2+2) £65. tel: 01423 322583 tickets: Book online email: enquiries@tractorfest.uk web: https://tractorfest.uk

Sun 7 Jun 2026

Event image Free Open Farm Sunday, All over UK. Visit a farm on Open Farm and find out about the story behind our food and how farming affects our everyday lives. See website for details. Free. tickets: Book online web: https://farmsunday.org/visit-a-farm

Sun 7 Jun 2026

Alne Street Fayre, Alne, York YO61 1RY. Family day out with a host of live music, activities and refreshments. Noon-4.30pm. £6, children free, parking free. email: contact@alnestreetfayre.uk web: https://www.alnestreetfayre.co.uk

Sun 7 Jun 2026

Open Afternoon, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk YO7 1HX. Open Afternoon followed by Trifle and Wine with the Royal British Legion Band. Afternoon 2pm - 5pm. Trifle and Wine 6pm - 8pm. tel: 01845 522580 email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk web: https://www.holyroodhouse.org.uk

Sun 7 Jun 2026

Event image 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 Jun 2026

The Allerton Players, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Bring the Drama - the popular local amateur dramatic group, presents a varied evening of entertainment. This is your chance to see the one-act play ‘Life in the Cloud’ by Tony Domaille with which the Allerton Players won three awards at the 2026 Saltburn Drama Festival. 7.30pm. £8. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sun 7 Jun 2026

Sunday Big Band, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Enjoy the fabulous sounds of the Big Band Era performed, in an open session, by Alan Owens and The Forum Big Band. The bar is open. 12pm-2pm. £4. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sun 7 Jun 2026

Terrarium Workshop, Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Bedale, DL8 2PS. Join us for a hands-on terrarium workshop led by York Terrariums, where you’ll learn how to design and build your own beautiful terrarium to take home, while discovering the principles behind creating self-sustaining miniature landscapes. 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm. From £63.91. tel: 01677 425323 tickets: https://booking.bookinghound.cloud/fe/booking?og=6d55784e-4d5c-46a6-9940-a8d09d48b8b2 email: enquiries@thorpperrow.com web: https://thorpperrow.com

Tue 9 Jun 2026

Capability Brown at Temple Newsham, Sacred Heart Church, Thirsk Rd, Northallerton DL6 1PJ. Northallerton & District Local History Society. Talk by Mike Turpin. 7pm. Non members £5, full-time students free. tel: 07566 770625 email: heritage1138@outlook.com

Tue 9 Jun 2026

Cinema Live: Riverdance (U), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. 25th anniversary show. A powerful and stirring reinvention of the show, celebrated the world over for its Grammy Award-winning music and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. 7.00pm. £16, Child £10, Senior £13. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Wed 10 Jun 2026

Northallerton u3a, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Speaker: The Circus - past, present and future - Steve Ward. 10.15am. web: https://northallerton.u3asite.uk

Wed 10 Jun 2026

Breathwork & Mindfulness Walk, Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Bedale, DL8 2PS. Step away from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with yourself through our Breathwork & Guided Walk Workshop - a gentle, restorative experience that combines mindful breathing with a guided walk in nature. 10am-1pm. From £41.92. tel: 01677 425323 tickets: https://booking.bookinghound.cloud/fe/booking?og=6d55784e-4d5c-46a6-9940-a8d09d48b8b2 email: enquiries@thorpperrow.com web: https://thorpperrow.com/

Sat 6 Jun 2026 until
 Thu 11 Jun 2026

The Christophers (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Not Fri. Starring Michaela Cole, Jessica Gunning, James Corden and Ian McKellen. The estranged children of a once-famous artist hire a forger to complete his unfinished works so they can be 'discovered' and sold after his death. 7.30pm (Not Fri). £7 on door, £8 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Sat 13 Jun 2026

St Cecilia Orchestra Summer Concert, Holy Trinity Church, Kirkby Road, Ripon HG4 2EY. A programme of beautiful music featuring Rodrigo's best-loved work, the Concierto de Aranjuez, with guitar soloist Chris Godhard and Ravel's nostalgic Pavane pour une Infante Defunte. 7.30pm. Adults £20; Under 18s Free. tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-cecilia, Little Ripon Bookshop and Harrogate Theatre, on the door web: https://st-cecilia.org.uk

Sat 13 Jun 2026

Great Knaresborough Bed Race, Knaresborough HG5 9AY. Bed race with supporting parade. Starts at about 10:30am, parade at 1pm, Bed Race 3pm. Free. web: https://www.bedrace.co.uk

Sat 13 Jun 2026

Ripon Choral Society, Ripon Cathedral, Minster Road, Ripon HG4 1QT. Our Summer concert is a baroque feast: JS Bach's Magnificat and Cantata 51, plus Handel's Dixit Dominus. 7.30pm. Tickets: reserved £26, unreserved £24, students £10. tickets: online: riponchoralsociety.org.uk, email: tickets@riponchoralsociety.org.uk, on the door email: info@riponchoralsociety.org.uk web: https://riponchoralsociety.org.uk

Sat 13 Jun 2026

Gardeners Q&A, Sessay Village Hall YO7 3BE. Solve your gardening problems with the help of renown gardening experts - Sarah Hopps broadcaster and Harrogate Flower Show panellist + Mike I’anson . tel: 07894 750155 / 07467 549302 email: info@sessayvillagehall.co.uk web: https://sessayvillagehall.co.uk

Sat 13 Jun 2026

Bingo That's Bonkers, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. The Most Chaotic Night of Your Life - forget everything you think you know about bingo - because this isn’t it. This is Bingo That’s Bonkers, where anything can happen… and usually does. Doors open 7:30pm, bingo from 8:30pm. £20. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Now until
 Sun 14 Jun 2026

Studfold Teddy Bear's Picnic, Studfold Farm, Lofthouse, Harrogate. HG3 5SG. Teddy Bears Picnic. Find answers to clues, discover 30+ fairy house, have fun on go-karts, ride on tractors., build a den & explore beautiful countryside. tickets: Book on line web: https://www.studfold.com

Wed 10 Jun 2026 until
 Sun 14 Jun 2026

Bramham International Horse Trials, Bramham Park, Bramham, Wetherby LS23 6ND. 8.30am-6pm. £16 to £38, parking from £5. tel: 01937 846005  tickets: Online or at gate email: horsetrials@bramhampark.co.uk web: https://bramham-horse.co.uk

Fri 12 Jun 2026 until
 Sun 14 Jun 2026

Mirroring - A retreat, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk YO7 1HX. A retreat for trans and non-binary people and their SOFFAs (significant others, family, friends & allies).
Run by Alex & Jo Clare, Daisy Black & guests. Fri. 4pm - Sun. 2pm. tel: 01845 522580 email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk web: https://www.holyroodhouse.org.uk

Sun 14 Jun 2026

Norwegian Youth Band, Newby Hall, Ripon HG4 5AE. Performances by Skodvin School of Music. 1.15pm & 2.15pm. Free with Gardens or other tickets. tel: 01423 322583 tickets: Book online email: info@newbyhall.com web: https://newbyhall.com/event

Sun 14 Jun 2026

Alverton Brass, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Supporting the local charities Hambleton FoodShare and The Living Rooms. 7.00pm. £10. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Tue 16 Jun 2026

Afternoon Racing, Thirsk Racecourse, Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 1QL. Feel the buzz of Royal Ascot at Thirsk. Enjoy a brilliant day of racing alongside live broadcasts from one of the biggest racing events of the year. Gates open 11am. tel: 01845 522276 tickets: Book online email: info@thirskracecourse.net web: https://thirskracecourse.net

Wed 17 Jun 2026

World Cup Party, Hambleton Grange Station Road Thirsk YO7 1GB. As a mid week finale to Care Home Open Week we are hosting a World Cup theme party with musical entertainment and themed refreshments. Come along dressed in your football tops and celebrate England footballers. 2:30pm. tel: 01845 573778 email: elaine.snowden@hc-one.co.uk

Fri 12 Jun 2026 until
 Thu 18 Jun 2026

Finding Emily (12A), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Starring Angourie Rice, Spike Fearn and Minnie Driver - When a lovesick musician is given the wrong number for his dream girl, he teams up with a driven psychology student to find her. 7.30pm, also 2.30pm Wed. £7 on door, £8 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Thu 18 Jun 2026

Embracing Silence, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk YO7 1HX. Encounter the healing power of silence and meditation as practised by the Christian contemplative tradition with Christopher Ryushin Collingwood Roshi, Anglican Priest and Zen Teacher. 10am - 4pm. tel: 01845 522580 email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk

Sat 20 Jun 2026

Live Music, Easingwold Market Place. Jiving License - Rock'n Roll Band, hits from 50s & 60s. 1pm - 3pm. Free.

Sat 20 Jun 2026

Event image 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. Free, donations welcome. email: thirskrepaircafe@gmail.com

Thu 18 Jun 2026 until
 Sun 21 Jun 2026

Willowman Festival 2026, Hillside Rural Activity Park, Knayton YO7 4AH. Music Festival, see website for details. tel: 01609 780190 tickets: See web site email: willowman2026@gmail.co.uk web: https://www.willowmanfestival.co.uk

Fri 19 Jun 2026 until
 Sun 21 Jun 2026

The Devil Wears Pravda (12A), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Miranda Priestly navigates her career amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing. She faces off against Emily Charlton, her one-time assistant, now a high-powered executive for a luxury group. Fri & Sat 2.30pm, Sun 7.30pm. £6, Child/Senior/Student £5. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, by phone or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sat 20 Jun 2026 until
 Sun 21 Jun 2026

Fathers Day Monk Park Farm, Monk Park Farm, Green Lane, Bagby, Thirsk, YO72AG. Dads go FREE this Father’s Day at Monk Park Farm (just add a Dad ticket when booking). Enjoy a full day of farm fun with animals, play areas, Tractor Town, Little Thirsk and more. Under 1s don’t qualify. Selected activities may have a small extra charge. Fom 10:00am. Prices starting from £3pp. tel: 01845 421124 tickets: Online or on the door email: eyup@monkparkfarm.co.uk web: https://www.monkparkfarm.co.uk

Sun 21 Jun 2026

Event image 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 Jun 2026

Knot Another Choir, Newby Hall, Ripon HG4 5AE. A really friendly, fun choir from Knaresborough. They maintain high standards under the expert leadership of their Musical Director Craig Lees and accompanist Declan Davies. 1pm-3pm. Free with Gardens or other tickets. tel: 01423 322583 tickets: Book online email: info@newbyhall.com web: https://newbyhall.com/event

Sun 21 Jun 2026

NY Agricultural Show, Otterington Hall, South Otterington, Northallerton DL7 9HW. North Yorkshire County Agricultural Show. From 8am. £35 family, £12 adult, £8 child, under 5s free. tel: 07787 387831  tickets: Online or at gate email: secretary@northyorkshireshow.co.uk web: https://northyorkshireshow.co.uk

Wed 24 Jun 2026

Thirsk PROBUS Ladies Meeting, Meadowfields, Chapel Street, Thirsk YO7 1LU. Light refreshments and member chat start our meetings. Why not come along? The topic presented by Jane McKeown is "The Changing Face of Newspapers" followed by a short business meeting. 10.00 am end time 12 noon. £3.00. tel: 01845 597487

Thu 25 Jun 2026

National Theatre: Les Liaisons Dangereuses, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. (rating tbc) Among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre. 7.00pm. £16, Child £10, Senior £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 25 Jun 2026

Thirsk Ladies Club, Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall Annexe, Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QR. Our speaker this month is Dr Ron Pickering who will share with us "The History of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway". Step back in time and learn about this local volunteer operated venture. After all, a journey on the railway is a touch of nostalgia for us. 7.30pm. Free for members, visitors £4. tel: 01845 522819

Now until
 Sun 5 Jul 2026

Soul Canvas, Helmsley Arts Centre, Meeting House Ct, Helmsley, YO62 5DW. Workshop: Air, Imagination& Inner Vision. A sacred, creative & transformational circle where art & journaling become your medicine. Each session blends intuitive painting or mixed media with guided journaling & soulful prompts. Art materials will be provided along with refreshments. You just need to bring a notebook for journaling. 10:00am. £35. tel: 01439 771700 tickets: Online or on the door web: https://helmsleyarts.co.uk

Fri 19 Jun 2026 until
 Tue 21 Jul 2026

Solstice Retreat,, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk YO7 1HX. Justice For The Earth. Revds. Sue Hammersly & Sybille Batton halfway through retreat, rest, reflecting, time for conversation round the fire, circle dancing, good food, time to let the light infuse your soul, in tune with the Earth & her ..... Fri. 4pm - Sun. 2pm. tel: 01845 522580 email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk web: https://www.holyroodhouse.org.uk

Now until
 Sat 22 Aug 2026

Event image Copywrong at Shandy Hall, Shandy Hall, Coxwold, York YO61 4AD. Exhibition of work by A T Kabe Wilson, artist, experimental poet, archival scholar and artist in residence at Jesus College, Cambridge, former college of Laurence Sterne. Copywrong looks to Graham Greene’s 1985 thriller 'The Tenth Man', a novel about how pieces of paper can change the course of a person’s life, and presents a copy of the text, physically altered in line with the story it tells. Free entry. web: https://laurencesternetrust.org.uk/event

Now until
 Tue 25 Aug 2026

Social duplicate Bridge, Orchid house Community hub. Come and join us for friendly sociable duplicate Bridge. Free lessons available for beginners. Free Refreshments. We can find you a partner. 6.45pm for 7pm start until 10pm. £3 Per session.

Sat 20 Jun 2026 until
 Sat 19 Sep 2026

Studfold Fairy Adventure, Studfold Farm, Lofthouse, Harrogate HG3 5SG. Find answers to clues, discover 30+ fairy houses, have fun on go-karts, ride on tractors, build a den & explore beautiful countryside. tel: 01423 755228 tickets: Book online email: info@studfold.com web: https://studfold.com

Now until
 Sat 26 Sep 2026

Woodfield Car Boot Sale, YO7 3AD Thirsk road. Only Sat. Traditional Saturday afternoon Car Boot Sale 2026 Season Starting 11.4.26 Thirsk. 1pm - 4pm (Sellers can set up 12-12.15pm). Sellers £5 per car £5 trailer £10 van. No New items to be sold. Buyers £1 each (under 16’s free) Catering & Toilet facilities on site. 1pm-4pm. £5 car £5 trailer £10 van. tel: 07928 328308 email: sheel11@icloud.com

Meet James Herriot’s Daughter

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Tea & Talks With Rosie Page, James Herriot’s Daughter.

At 4pm on Tue 2 Jun you have the chance to spend a truly memorable afternoon with Rosie Wight, the real-life daughter of Alf Wight, the man behind James Herriot.

Rosie has grown up surrounded by the stories, the memories and the magic that her father created, and she is ready to share them with you.

£50 including admission to the Visitor Centre (the original home & surgery) plus Q&A.

Strictly limited to 20 places, book at:
VisitThirsk.uk/Rosie
 

Paris 75 football special (12A)

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Farm Academy & Pig Snuggling at Monk Park Farm

Piglet Snuggling, one of our most loved seasonal experiences is back.

In May Half Term as part of Farm Academy, little ones can step into the boots of a real farmer and enjoy hands-on farm fun throughout the day.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

 - Snuggle adorable piglets up close

 - Interactive farm role play activities

 - Groom a pony

 - Collect eggs

 - Lamb a Ewe

 - Muck out the Pigs

 - Explore the farm and all our play areas

And, of course, plenty of opportunities for cute piggy selfies.

Piglet Snuggling is included with all Farm Academy tickets, no hidden extras.

Please note: Piglet Snuggling is seasonal and subject to animal welfare.

Book online at monkparkfarm.co.uk

Leeds Bradford Airport access

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Road closures Monday to Friday between 7pm and 6am are impacting journeys to and from Leeds Bradford Airport until 6am Sat 30 May.

More details are on Facebook at
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Thirsk to Helmsley bus

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Until Sun 27 Sep there is a bus service between Thirsk and Helmsley on Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays.

The M5 bus leaves Thirsk Market Place for Helmsley at 9:42 on Saturdays and at both 10:42 & 15:42 on Sundays & BHs,

The opposite journey from Helmsley to Thirsk starts from Helmsley Market Place at 16.33 on Saturdays and at both 11:33 & 16:33 on Sundays & BHs.

The journey between Thirsk and Helmsley takes about 40mins.

You are not limited to staying in Helmsley or Thirsk. The M5 journey above is only part of a large network of Moorsbuses on Saturdays and Sundays. If Northallerton or Easingwold is more convenient than Thirsk you can catch a Moorsbus there.

The adult single fare is capped at £3 (concessionary cards accepted). See the full network map, timetables & fares at

moorsbus.org

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