What’s on & news

Tue 5 Dec 2023

Festive Ribbon Wreath Workshop, East Thirsk Learning Resource Centre YO7 1DS. FREE SESSION! Booking Essential
Come along and make your very own Christmas wreath using colourful ribbons tied around a wreath ring. Your wreath will be individual and will last for years!. 10:00am to 12:00pm. FREE. tickets: Book by texting Helen on 07977 599564 or email. email: helen.jefferies@northyorks.gov.uk

Tue 5 Dec 2023

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. Phone Jacqueline for more information. After three rides, ladies are requested to join Cycling UK. tel: 07531 093357 web: https://cyclinguk.org/group/thirsk-ladies

Tue 5 Dec 2023

The Art of Winter, Solberge Hall Hotel, Newby Wiske, DL7 9ER. Also on Zoom. The Arts Society, Hambleton. The Art of the Garden Indoors with Marilyn Elm. 1.45-3.15pm. Members free, Visitors £10. tickets: on the door, or see website for Zoom information web: https://theartssociety.org./hambleton

Tue 5 Dec 2023

Fire Fighters' Carol Concert, The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton DL6 1LP. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and The Fire Fighters Charity present Lockwood Brass Band Carol Concert, performing all your favourite Christmas carols. 7.30pm. Free, but you must reserve your place. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Tue 5 Dec 2023

Light up a Life, Thirsk Hall, Kirkgate, Thirsk, YO1 7PL. Dedicate a light to remember someone special while supporting local hospice care. 7pm. tel: 01609 777413 web: https://visufund.com/herriot-hospice-light-up-a-life-2023

Tue 5 Dec 2023

Festive Wreath Making Evening Course, Thirsk Lodge Barns, Newsham Road, Thirsk, YO7 4DB. Join us for the perfect start to the festive season.
Natasha Jane Events 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.
Hot drink/glass of fizz & a mince pie included. 6.30pm-8.30pm. £60 per person. tel: 01845 591158 email: enquiries@thirsklodgebarns.com web: https://www.thirsklodgebarns.com

Tue 5 Dec 2023

Talk, Romanesque Art & Archaeology, Zoom only. Bedale Archaeology & History Society presents a lavishly illustrated talk on Irish Romanesque Art & Architecture in the 12th Century by Christiaan Corlett, archaeologist, historian & photographer. 7.30pm. tickets: Email for details and the Zoom link email: bahsoc@outlook.com

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 Wed 6 Dec 2023

Christmas Wreaths with Lady Ingilby, Ripley Castle, Harrogate HG3 3AY. Only Wed & Thu. Christmas Wreath Workshop. Be creative but also enjoy a glass of fizz and festive nibbles in the Castle’s stables. No experience is necessary and all you need will be provided. Thu 30 Nov 6.30pm, Wed 6 Dec 1pm. £70. tel: 01423 770152 tickets: Please email email: enquiries@ripleycastle.co.uk web: https://www.ripleycastle.co.uk/events/christmas-wreath-workshop

Wed 6 Dec 2023

Ray Mears in Ripon, Holy Trinity Church, Ripon HG4 2EY. A life in the wild. A Friends of Markenfield event. 7.30pm. £25. tel: 01765 692303 tickets: phone or The Little Ripon Bookshop

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 Thu 7 Dec 2023

Dream Scenario (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. A hapless family man finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. When his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom. Sunday evening subtitles. 7.30pm. £6 all tickets. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: On door web: https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk

Thu 7 Dec 2023

National Theatre Live: Romeo&Juliet, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. (12A). Romeo and Juliet risk everything to be together. In defiance of their feuding families, they chase a future of joy and passion as violence erupts around them. This bold new film brings to life the remarkable backstage spaces of the National Theatre. 7pm. £15, Child £10, Senior/Student £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

Thu 7 Dec 2023

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. tel: 01845 591158 tickets: Book online or just come. email: enquiries@thirsklodgebarns.com web: https://www.thirsklodgebarns.com

Thu 7 Dec 2023 to
 Fri 8 Dec 2023

Wonderful Christmas, Town Hall, Northallerton DL7 8QR. A magical evening of Christmas music, readings, poems. 7.30pm. £11 (includes a glass of wine and mincepies/ shortbread). tel: 01609 770936 tickets: Reserve by email or phone email: maureenwilloughby48@gmail.com

Fri 8 Dec 2023

Cake Decorating, East Thirsk Learning Resource Centre YO7 1DN. Free Cake Decorating workshop. 10:00 till 12:00. Free. tickets: Email to book your place email: charlotte.ripley@northyorks.gov.uk

Fri 8 Dec 2023

A History of Christmas Chocolate, White Rose Bookcafe, 79-81 Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1ET. Calling all Chocaholics! Join us to hear Author, Broadcaster and Chocolate Historian Alex Hutchison, take us on a journey into the history of all things chocolate! From chocolate orange to Quality Street, Roses to chocolate coins, we all have our favourite!
Drawing inspiration from her expertise in the history of chocolate, her latest book ‘A Quality Street Christmas’ is set in the West Yorkshire factory, where The Quality Street girls are gearing up for Christmas. Talk, Reading and Q&A followed by a book signing. From 7pm, doors open 6.30pm. Ticket only £5, Ticket with book £10 (latest paperback is £8.99). All tickets include a glass of wine. tel: 01845 524353 email: sales@whiterosebooks.co.uk web: https://www.whiterosebooks.co.uk

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 Sat 9 Dec 2023

Malton Monthly Food Market, Malton Market Place, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7LX. The Malton Monthly Food Market runs on the second Saturday of each month (March-November) with specialist stalls, street food, music & bags of foodie fun! Popular with all those who care about where their food is sourced, the market is set against the magnificent backdrop of St Michael's Church. 09.00 - 15.00. Free entry. tel: 01653 693817 email: enquiries@visitmalton.com web: https://www.visitmalton.com/monthly-food-market

Sat 9 Dec 2023

Bach Christmas Oratorio, Ripon Cathedral, Minster Rd HG4 1QT. Ripon Choral Society. 7.30pm. £25. tickets: Book online web: https://riponchoralsociety.org.uk

Sat 9 Dec 2023

Harrogate Choral Society, Royal Hall, Ripon Rd. Harrogate, HG1 2RD. Handel's Messiah. 7.30pm. tickets: 01423502116

Sat 9 Dec 2023

Pig Race, Sessay Village Hall YO7 3BE. Fun night for all the family. 8 races for 8 cuddly electronic pigs. Doors open 6pm, first race 6:30. Adults £5 pre-booked £6 on the night(includes pie & pea supper) Children £1 (includes Hot-dog). tickets: carolemtrow@btinternet.com or denayling@tiscali.co.uk

Sat 9 Dec 2023

Thirsk RBL Band Concert, Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QR. Free festive music concert by the British Legion Brass Band. Conducted by Clare Winter & Deborah Price. Refreshments. 7.30pm. Free of charge, donation appreciated. tickets: Just come web: https://thirskrblband.weebly.com

Sat 9 Dec 2023 to
 Sun 10 Dec 2023

Trolls: Band Together (U), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Poppy discovers that Branch was once part of the boy band ‘BroZone’ with his brothers, Floyd, John Dory, Spruce and Clay. When Floyd is kidnapped, Branch and Poppy embark on a journey to reunite his two other brothers and rescue Floyd. 2.30pm. £6 all tickets. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: On door web: https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk

Sun 10 Dec 2023

Handel's Messiah, Ampleforth College, Abbey Church, Ampleforth YO62 4EN. The Schola Cantorum of Ampleforth College and the Ampleforth & Ryedale Concert Choir. 7.30pm. £6 to £24. tel: 01439 766471 tickets: Book online email: music@ampleforth.org.uk web: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/cmqt

Sun 10 Dec 2023

Northallerton Farmers' Market, Applegarth, Northallerton DL7 8LZ. Christmas Market. 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. email: info@northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com web: https://northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com

Sun 10 Dec 2023

Northallerton Christmas, High Street, Northallerton DL7 8QR. A brilliant family oriented day for our community supported by the community. web: https://www.facebook.com/northallertonchristmas

Sun 10 Dec 2023

Andre Rieu's White Christmas (PG), Northallerton Forum. From the first jingled bell, you will be immersed in the incomparable Christmas atmosphere of André’s winter wonderland. Marvel at the magnificently decorated Christmas palace, complete with snow, two ice rinks, gorgeous winter scenes, romantic lighting, red carpet, countless lights, 150 beautiful chandeliers and over 50 Venetian candelabras. 7.30pm. Adult £15, Child £10, Senior/Student £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

Sun 10 Dec 2023

Christmas Outdoor Market, Ripley Castle, Harrogate HG3 3AY. The Festive Christmas Market is held in the Castle Courtyard of the historic Ripley Castle. Featuring a fabulous line-up of local and speciality producers and makers, and also have free access to Ripley Castle’s estate grounds and gardens on market days. This market takes place on the last Sunday of each month, with a special festive Christmas Market on Sun 10 Dec. 10am-3pm. tel: 01423 770152 email: enquiries@ripleycastle.co.uk web: https://realmarkets.co.uk/market/ripley-castle

Sun 10 Dec 2023

Light up a life, Ripon Cathedral HG4 1QT. Dedicate a light to remember someone special, while supporting your local hospice. 3.30pm. tel: 01609 777413 web: https://www.herriothh.org.uk

Mon 11 Dec 2023

Tango Calor Trio, Holy Trinity Church, Kirkby Rd, Ripon HG4 2EY. Ripon Concerts. A sparkling South American prologue to Christmas. 7.30pm. £20, Child free, Student £5. tel: 01765 635244 tickets: Book online email: info@riponconcerts.co.uk web: https://www.riponconcerts.co.uk

Mon 11 Dec 2023

Ripon Concerts (Cathedral Concert Society), Holy Trinity Church, Ripon HG4 2EY. A sparkling South American prelude to Christmas. 7.30pm. £25.

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 Tue 12 Dec 2023

Thirsk Bridge Club, The community hub Orchid House. Only Tue. Come and enjoy a sociable game of duplicate bridge, refreshments included. 6.45pm for 7pm start. £3. tel: 07930 983214 email: jackr2868@gmail.com web: https://www.bridgewebs.com/thirsk

Tue 12 Dec 2023

Garland & Wreath making workshop, East Thirsk Learning Resource Centre YO7 1DN. Free Garland & Wreath making workshop. 10am-1pm. Free. tickets: Email to book your place email: charlotte.ripley@northyorks.gov.uk

Tue 12 Dec 2023

Northallerton Local History Soc, Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hall, Thirsk Rd, Northallerton. ‘Sir Thomas Robinson: Georgian Architect, Connoisseur and Scallywag’. Anthony Wood, NDLHS member. 7pm. Non-members welcome £3. tel: 07566 770625 email: heritage1138@outlook.com web: http://northyorkshistory.co.uk

Tue 12 Dec 2023

Thirsk U3A - Speaker, St. Oswald's Parochial Hall, Sowerby, Thirsk. The Spiritual Journey Between Man and Horse. Speaker - Cooper Wilson. 10am. web: http://u3asites.org.uk/thirsk

Tue 12 Dec 2023

Royal Opera House: The Nutcracker, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. (12A). Join Clara at a delightful Christmas Eve party that becomes a magical adventure. Marvel at the brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s score, as Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the Sugar Plum Fairy in the glittering Kingdom of Sweets. 7.15pm. £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 13 Dec 2023

Hot Fingers with Wendy, Romanby Golf Club. Live music with buffet supper.
Please arrive early. 12.30. £20. tel: 07856 423673 tickets: Contact stephenwest277@gmail.com email: stephenwest277@gmail.com

Fri 8 Dec 2023 to
 Thu 14 Dec 2023

The Marvels (12A), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. The Marvel Cinematic Universe returns when Carol Danvers AKA Captain Marvel has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. Unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. Sunday evening subtitles. 7.30pm. £6 all tickets. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: On door web: https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk

Thu 14 Dec 2023

Advent Creative Day, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk. YO7 1HX. 10am - 4pm. tel: 01845 522580 email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk web: http://www.holyroodhouse.org.uk

Fri 15 Dec 2023

Northallerton Country Market, Lower Town Hall, Northallerton DL7 8QR. Usually 1st Friday of the month but this is a Christmas extra. 10am-12.30pm.

Sat 9 Dec 2023 to
 Sat 16 Dec 2023

Cinderella, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Rd. York YO31 8TA. Not Mon. Join Rowntree Players for another rollicking romp of a Pantomime. Cinderella and Buttons are fighting to save the Windy End Hotel when the Queen announces a ball to celebrate Prince Charming’s birthday. Song, dance and all the traditional silliness that goes with true festive family entertainment. 7.30pm, also 2.30pm Sat 9, Sun 10 & Sat 16 Dec. £20, age 18 & under £18. tickets: Book online web: http://www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk

Sat 16 Dec 2023

Christmas Tea at Ripley Castle, Ripley Castle, Harrogate HG3 3AY. A wonderful excuse to enjoy the ambient private Castle Rooms. The Log fires will be burning and cake will be plentiful. A perfect pre-Christmas treat!. 12.30pm & 2.30pm. £40, Child (under 13) £20. tel: 01423 770152 tickets: Please email email: enquiries@ripleycastle.co.uk web: https://www.ripleycastle.co.uk/events/christmas-afternoon-tea

Sat 16 Dec 2023

Northallerton Male Voice Choir, The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Very popular Christmas Concerts. Singing a varied selection of Christmas themed songs, something for everyone. Their guests once again will be the Easington Colliery Band. 3pm & 7.30pm. All tickets £12. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

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 Sun 17 Dec 2023

Mulled Wine in the Vineyard, Ryedale Vineyards, Westow, York, YO60 7LS. Join us at the vineyard for a wander in the wintry vineyard. Our horsebox bar will be serving mulled wine, spiced cider, hot chocolate and mince pies. A perfect antidote to hectic Christmas shopping. Our cellar shop will be open for an award winning bottle to accompany your roast feast. 12pm until dark. 0. tel: 01653 658035 email: ryedalevineyards@gmail.com web: http://www.ryedalevineyards.co.uk

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 Sun 17 Dec 2023

Christmas at Kiplin Hall, Kiplin Hall DL10 6AT. Not Thu. Celebrating the festive season through a spectrum of fantastic colour, themed decorations in our historic rooms echo the rich sentiments of family, togetherness, and joy in Kiplin’s past, present and future. 10am-4pm. £12.50 with Child and Family discounts. tickets: Book online or just come. web: https://kiplinhall.co.uk

Sat 16 Dec 2023 to
 Sun 17 Dec 2023

Christmas Winter Warmer Cruises, Ripon Canal Basin, 12, Canal Wharf, Ripon HG4 1AQ. Cruise aboard the decorated Pride of Ripon for a festive winter warmer. A treat for family and friends of all ages! Choose from warm mulled wine, fruit punch or a luxury hot chocolate with locally made mince pie or chocolate brownie (V, GF). With warm blankets for your knee and the Christmas vibe with the Makers Market to visit too. 11am until 3.30pm. £8.95. tel: 01765 609777 / 07712 774089 tickets: Book online email: ripon.scenic.cruises@gmail.com web: http://ripon-scenic-cruises.co.uk/special-events

Sun 17 Dec 2023

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. web: https://www.littlebirdmade.com

Fri 15 Dec 2023 to
 Thu 21 Dec 2023

Napoleon (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. A spectacle filled epic that details the chequered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine. Sunday evening subtitles. 7.30pm, also Wed 2.30pm. £6 all tickets. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: On door web: https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk

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 Sat 23 Dec 2023

St Nicholas Christmas Fair, Parliament Square, York. The famous alpine chalets create a festive wonderland, with an array of local traders and artisan products.

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 Sat 23 Dec 2023

Christmas at Monk Park Farm, Monk Park Farm, Bagby, Thirsk YO7 2AG. Only Sat & Sun. 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. Sensory friendly sessions too for children and adults with SEND. Sat & Sun, then 20th-23rd Dec, 10am-6pm. £10.95 Child, or £22.95 with grotto experience. Adults £1 more. tickets: Book online web: https://www.monkparkfarm.co.uk

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 Sat 23 Dec 2023

Santa at Thirsk Garden Centre, 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. tickets: Just come and pay Thirsk Rotary web: https://thirskgardencentre.co.uk/activities/3/visit-santa-s-grotto

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 Sun 24 Dec 2023

Father Christmas in the Castle, Castle Howard Estate, York, YO60 7DA. Make magical memories, and meet Father Christmas, Mrs Claus and jolly WonderPhil at Castle Howard this Christmas. Watch a joyful performance bursting with jingle bells and Christmas spirit, sing Christmas songs together, and enjoy a special, individual moment with Father Christmas himself. £19-£32. tickets: Book online web: https://castlehowardchristmas.seetickets.com

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 Sun 24 Dec 2023

NYMR Santa Specials, North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Pickering YO18 7AJ. At North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Santa and his team of elves will be returning for magical journeys aboard the famous Santa Express with the special services running the weekends of 25, 26 November and 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 & 24 December. web: https://www.nymr.co.uk/event/santa-specials

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 Sun 24 Dec 2023

Santa’s Grotto with Theatre, Castle Howard Estate, York, YO60 7DA. Share a laugh and photograph with Santa in our Courtyard Grotto this Christmas. Enjoy a short show bursting with puppetry, energy, and Christmas joy, before that all-important meeting with the man himself. web: https://castlehowardchristmas.seetickets.com

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 Fri 5 Jan 2024

Merry Mouse children's trail, Danby Lodge National Park Centre, Danby, Whitby YO21 2NB. Fun for all the family! Head on out on our children's Christmas Trail to help Merry Mouse get the woodland creatures ready for winter. Drop in. No need to book. £5.

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 Sun 14 Jan 2024

Christmas at the Inspired-By gallery, Danby Lodge National Park Centre, Danby, Whitby YO21 2NB. Purchase & peruse art & craft from our gallery, including creations from a curated group of makers & artisans as part of our 'Tis the season exhibition'. 10.30am - 4pm. Free entry.

Thu 21 Dec 2023 to
 Sun 24 Dec 2023

Santa Rocks: Magical Family Santamime, The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton DL6 1LP. A magical family Santamime. Santa’s busy getting ready for the annual ‘Snow Ball’. All is going well until the wicked Jack Frost zaps the North Pole of all it’s festive cheer! Luckily Santa has a jolly plan!. 10am, 1pm & 6.30pm each day (50min performance). £11 all tickets. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Thu 21 Dec 2023

Raclette Night & Festive Music, Thirsk Lodge Barns, Newsham Road, Thirsk, YO7 4DB. We are ending the final Bar at the Barns of the year in true Christmas style with an apres ski style Raclette night, complete with live music from local talent Harry Hailey.
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. tel: 01845 591158 tickets: Book online email: enquiries@thirsklodgebarns.com web: https://www.thirsklodgebarns.com

Fri 22 Dec 2023

Sing Carols With Us, Northallerton Methodist church 73 High Street, Northallerton DL7 8EG. This is a fun and light hearted event for the family, lasting about an hour with refreshments at the end. A chance to sing carols and to listen to the choir and music group. 7pm. Free event but tickets required. tel: 01609 776590 tickets: Coffee Pot on a Saturday and Wednesday morning at Northallerton Methodist church email: jan.henderson1@icloud.com

Fri 22 Dec 2023 to
 Thu 28 Dec 2023

Wish (PG), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Not Mon Tue Sun. Disney musical animation adventure set in the magical kingdom of Rosas where young Asha makes a powerful wish that delivers her a little ball of boundless energy called Star. 7.30pm, also Wed 27 Dec 2.30pm. £6 all tickets. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: On door web: https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk

Mon 25 Dec 2023

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. 12.30. tel: 01845 868188 / 07379 102266 tickets: Please call to book a place. email: admin@flcthirsk.co.uk

Wed 27 Dec 2023

Farmer Scrooge's Christmas Carol, Sutton under Whitestone Village Hall YO7 2PS. Badapple Theatre company present 'Farmer Scrooge's Christmas Carol' by Kate Bramley (adapted from Charles Dickens) with music by Jez Lowe. 4.30pm. tel: 01423 331304 tickets: online web: https://www.badappletheatre.co.uk

Thu 28 Dec 2023

Comedy Night at The Angel, The Angel, Long St, Topcliffe, Thirsk YO7 3RW. Yes it’s back. The regular Stand-Up Comedy Night is returning. Doors open 7pm. Show 7.30. £10 pre-paid or £12 on the night. tel: 01845 578000 tickets: At The Angel, or phone web: https://theangelinntopcliffe.co.uk

Sat 30 Dec 2023 to
 Wed 3 Jan 2024

New Year Retreat, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk. YO7 1HX. tel: 01845 522580 email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk web: http://www.holyroodhouse.org.uk

Fri 5 Jan 2024

Darlington Stitch and Create, Elm Ridge Church Hall. Darlington DL3 8DJ. This month we have a talk on ‘Teaching Textiles’ starting at approximately 2.15-2.30pm. Prior to this there is a stitching practical session from 1.00pm where you may bring along any current stitching whilst chatting with like minded colleagues. A warm welcome awaits you. 1.00 -4.00pm. tel: 07796 958580 tickets: £5 on the door email: secretary@farlingtonstitchandcreate.co.uk

Fri 5 Jan 2024 to
 Thu 11 Jan 2024

Wonka (PG), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Based on the extraordinary character at the centre of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, “Wonka” tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today. Sunday evening subtitles. Fri 7.30pm, Sat & Sun 2.30pm. £6 all tickets. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: On door web: https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk

Mon 8 Jan 2024

RNCM Students, Holy Trinity Church, Kirkby Rd, Ripon HG4 2EY. Ripon Concerts. Early and middle period works for piano and strings by Beethoven. 7.30pm. £20, Child free, Student £5. tel: 01765 635244 tickets: Book online email: info@riponconcerts.co.uk web: https://www.riponconcerts.co.uk

Tue 9 Jan 2024

Northallerton Local History Soc, Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hall, Thirsk Rd, Northallerton. 'The Listed Buildings System'. Alison Clarke. 7pm. Non-members welcome £3. tel: 07566 770625 email: heritage1138@outlook.com web: http://northyorkshistory.co.uk

Tue 9 Jan 2024

Thirsk U3A - Speaker, St. Oswald's Parochial Hall, Sowerby, Thirsk. AGM. 10am. web: http://u3asites.org.uk/thirsk

Sat 13 Jan 2024

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

Sun 14 Jan 2024

Peter Pan, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Rd. York YO31 8TA. PQA York in a high-flying pantomime. Featuring talented young performers of the academy, join Peter Pan as he flies off on a brand-new adventure. A swashbuckling journey to Neverland unlike any before. 7.30pm, also 2.30pm Sat 9, Sun 10 & Sat 16 Dec. £18 all tickets. tickets: Book online web: http://www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk

Sat 20 Jan 2024

The Magic of Music, Ripon Cathedral, Minster Rd HG4 1QT. Hold on to your seats and let St Cecilia Orchestra take
you on a magical, musical journey in a family-friendly
programme filled with fun (and a few vacuum cleaners). 6.30pm. £18, Child (0-17) free. tel: 01423 531062 tickets: Book online, phone or Little Ripon Bookshop email: mail@st-cecilia.org.uk web: https://www.st-cecilia.org.uk

Thu 25 Jan 2024

Thirkleby Local History Society, Thirkleby Parish Hall, Great Thirkleby YO7 2AT. Quiz with light refreshments. 1pm. £3 visitors Welcome. tel: 01845 501365 tickets: On the door or telephone

Sun 28 Jan 2024

Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time, The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton, DL6 1LP. Comedian Ed Byrne brings his critically acclaimed brand new show to Northallerton!. 7:30pm. £27.50. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Fri 2 Feb 2024

Janey Godley: Not Dead Yet, The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Janey Godley is ‘still alive, by popular demand’. There will be voiceovers and anecdotes, straight from the woman who wouldn’t die or shut up. 7.30pm. £27 all tickets. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Fri 9 Feb 2024 to
 Sun 25 Feb 2024

Dark Skies Festival, North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales national parks. A chance to explore some of the darkest, starry skies the National Parks have to offer, whilst teaching you all about the stars that blanket the skies above us. web: https://visitthirsk.uk/darkskies

Mon 12 Feb 2024

Wind Players from Ensemble 360, Holy Trinity Church, Kirkby Rd, Ripon HG4 2EY. Ripon Concerts. A group of four strings, four wind and one piano. Scarlatti, Barber, Berio, Danzi, Coleman, Nielsen. 7.30pm. £25, Child free, Student £5. tel: 01765 635244 tickets: Book online email: info@riponconcerts.co.uk web: https://www.riponconcerts.co.uk

Tue 13 Feb 2024

Northallerton Local History Soc, Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hall, Thirsk Rd, Northallerton. 'Revising Pevsner on North Yorkshire’. Jane Grenville, editor. 7pm. Non-members welcome £3. tel: 07566 770625 email: heritage1138@outlook.com web: http://northyorkshistory.co.uk

Thu 22 Feb 2024

Thirkleby Local History Society, Thirkleby Parish Hall, Great Thirkleby YO7 2AT. Talk by Timothy & Elizabeth Edwards- "A 1960's Childhood". 3pm. £3 visitors Welcome. tel: 01845 501365 tickets: On the door or telephone

Sat 24 Feb 2024

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