What’s on & news

Now until
 Thu 21 Nov 2024

The Crime is Mine (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Comedy French Language with English Subtitles. In 1930s Paris, a young, penniless, and talentless actress, is accused of murdering a famous producer. Helped by her friend, Pauline, an unemployed lawyer, she is acquitted on the grounds of self-defence. A new life of fame begins, until the truth comes out. 7.30pm. £6 plus £1 booking fee if online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Thu 21 Nov 2024 until
 Sat 23 Nov 2024

The Mirror Crack'd, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Local drama group, the Allerton Players, present The Mirror Crack’d by Agatha Christie. It is 1962 and St Mary Mead has been thrown into a frenzy by the news that a glamorous American film star has bought the local manor house. 7.30pm. £12, Child/Senior £10. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sat 23 Nov 2024

Has the Cuckoo come?, Kilburn Village Institute YO61 4AH. An evening of words and music. Join Times journalist,
Dalesman columnist, and novelist Jonathan Tulloch as he follows the seasons through the back lanes and woods of the Hambleton Hills. His words will be accompanied by music from The Codbeck Ceilidh band. His latest novel, Cuckoo Summer, was nominated for a Carnegie Medal in 2023. He lives in the Hambleton Hills. 7.30pm bar opens for 8pm. £10. tickets: Please email email: Graham.Matthews@Outlook.com

Sat 23 Nov 2024

Malton St Clement's Festival, Malton Market Place, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7LX. The first of its kind in Yorkshire, this is the second year of the St Clement’s Festival which is set to be a celebration of Malton’s host of craftspeople, the Autumn and St Clement, the patron of blacksmiths. Check out the Visit Malton website for further details and timings for the day. 10.00 - 17.30. Free entry. tel: 016536928494 tickets: https://www.visitmalton.com/malton-st-clements-festival email: maltonstclements@gmail.com web: https://www.visitmalton.com/malton-st-clements-festival

Sat 23 Nov 2024

Coffee, Cakes & Crafts, Sowerby Parochial Hall, The Flatts, Sowerby, YO7 1JG. Coffee Morning in aid of St Oswald's Church, Sowerby, with Coffee/Tea £1.50, Cake £1.50. Stalls include Jewellery, Books, Jig Saws, Bottle, Cakes & Crafts. Raffle
and more. 10am-12.30pm. Admission Free. web: http://http:/

Sat 23 Nov 2024

Music for Autumn, St Oswald's Church, Sowerby, YO71JG. Music by Mowbray Singers and Strings Attached Orchestra conducted by Trevor Wilson from Karl Jenkins (Armed Man Suite), Brahms, Elgar and Handel. 7.30pm. £10 at the door, U16s free.

Sat 23 Nov 2024 until
 Sun 24 Nov 2024

Christmas Craft Fair, Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. Get gift-list ready in a one-stop-shop. Come and meet our local makers and crafts people to find unique and special presents at our Christmas Craft Fair. 10am - 4pm. Free Entry. tel: 01845 525536 tickets: Rural Arts email: admin@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org

Sun 24 Nov 2024

Husthwaite Christmas Market, Husthwaite Village Hall YO61 4PY. With a mix of both indoor and outdoor stalls, we offer a fabulous selection of both food, crafts and goods for all your Christmas needs!
The Apple Tree Café will be serving up home-made sandwiches, cakes, hot and cold drinks and bacon butties.
Wheelchair accessible/ Dog friendly. 11am till 2pm. Free. tel: 07810 263346 email: husthwaitemarket@gmail.com web: http://husthwaite village

Sun 24 Nov 2024

Rainton Christmas Fair, Rainton Village Hall. Many stalls selling Christmas gifts, wreaths and decorations, cakes, jams and chutneys, Raffle , Tombola, and refreshments - proceeds to village charities. 2-4pm.

Sun 24 Nov 2024

Girl from the North Country, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Cinema Live, Broadway production (12A). Reimagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they’ve never been heard before, including “Forever Young,” “All Along The Watchtower,” “Hurricane,” and “Like A Rolling Stone.” It’s 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota. We meet a group of wayward travellers whose lives intersect in a guesthouse filled with music, life and hope. 7pm. £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 27 Nov 2024

The Outrun (15), Helmsley Arts Centre, Meeting House Ct, Helmsley, YO62 5DW. Film. 7.30pm. tel: 01439 771700

Wed 27 Nov 2024

NT Live: 'Prima Facie', Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. Jodie Comer’s award-winning performance in this gripping one-woman play returns. 7.30pm. £9-£11. tel: 01845 525536 tickets: Rural Arts email: admin@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org

Fri 22 Nov 2024 until
 Thu 28 Nov 2024

Juror #2 (12A), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Starring Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, J.K. Simmons and Kiefer Sutherland - Directed by Clint Eastwood. While serving as a juror in a high profile murder trial, family man Justin Kemp finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma…one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict, or free, the accused. 7.30pm, also Wed 2.30pm. £6 plus £1 booking fee if online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Wed 27 Nov 2024 until
 Thu 28 Nov 2024

Christmas Show and Sale, Thirsk Farmers Auction Mart YO7 3AB. Only Wed & Thu. Two day Christmas Show and Sale; Clean Cattle, Sheep and Young Handlers Classes with live judging on Wednesday night, sale on Thursday with our usual Primestock Sale.
Homemade produce classes for all ages, Santa, Live Music, Trade Stands, Raffle and a fantastic festie menu in The Gavel Cafe & Bar. Wednesday 4.30pm and all day Thursday. tel: 01845 523165 email: events@thirskmarket.co.uk web: https://www.facebook.com/nvtecnorthyorkshiregroup

Thu 28 Nov 2024

A Talk for Remembrance, Thirkleby Village Hall. Talk by Elizabeth & Timothy Edwards. 2pm. Visitors Welcome £3. Annual Subs £12.

Fri 29 Nov 2024

Helmsley Christmas Lights, Market Place, Helmsley, YO62 5BL. Sing carols with Helmsley Arts Centre Singers and Swinton and District Excelsior Band before the lights are switched on by the Town Crier. Switch-on at 5pm.

Fri 29 Nov 2024

Thirsk Christmas Lights, Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1EY. Switch-on of the Christmas lights, with entertainment and Father Christmas. Entertainment from 5pm, lights go on at 6:30pm. tel: 01845 525030 email: info@christmasinthirsk.com web: https://www.facebook.com/christmasinthirsk

Fri 29 Nov 2024

Mulled Wine and Macrame, Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. Come and relax with a mulled wine and learn the basics of Macrame using various knotting techniques. Leave with your own Macramé keyring!? These take place in our cosy studio. 7pm -9pm. £15. tel: 01845 525536 tickets: Rural Arts email: admin@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org

Fri 29 Nov 2024

Count Arthur Strong, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in 'A Christmas Carol'. He delivers the Charles Dickens story and follows this with his own adaptation of the most classic of festive tales, A Christmas Carol. 8pm. £22.50. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Fri 29 Nov 2024 until
 Sat 30 Nov 2024

Thirsk Christmas Fayre, Thirsk and Sowerby Town Hall, Westgate YO7 1QS. Expect a wide variety of gifts, treats and more. Santa is in his grotto on Saturday. Fri 4pm-7.30pm, Sat 10am-4pm. tel: 01845 525030 email: info@christmasinthirsk.com web: https://www.facebook.com/christmasinthirsk

Sat 30 Nov 2024

Stepping Into Christmas With Musicality, All Saints Parish Church, Northallerton. Traditional Carols, Seasonal Songs & Festive Fun. Music, Entertainment, Raffle, Refreshments. Supporting Friends of the Friarage. Disabled access & toilets. Nearby parking. 2pm. £10 (under 18, over 65, unwaged £7. Under 5 £3). tel: 07876 705550 tickets: Phone, or FotF shop on ground floor of Friarage, or on door.

Sat 30 Nov 2024

Knaresborough Choral Society, Holy Trinity Church, Gracious St. Knaresborough, HG5 8BQ. An ingenious compilation of Handel's mighty Messiah Part 1, interspersed with suitable Carols. Accompanied by Harrogate Philharmonic Orchestra. 7.30pm.

Sat 30 Nov 2024

Bach Cantatas & Advent Carols, St John and All Saints Church Easingwold. Easingwold Singers Advent concert. Bach Cantatas and Advent carols. 3pm. £12. tel: 07821 429022 tickets: Churchill Estate agents, Easingwold; White Rose books, Thirsk. web: https://www.easingwold-singers.com

Sat 30 Nov 2024

Made in Tennessee, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. A Night of Country Music. Country fans are given a taste of Nashville. 7.30pm. £26. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sat 30 Nov 2024

Cake and a Cuppa, Thirkleby Parish Hall. Join us for Cake and a Cuppa, and a raffle, raising funds for Candlelighters (the Yorkshire Children's Cancer Charity). Candlelighters Christmas Cards will be on sale too. Everyone is Welcome. 2pm - 4pm.

Fri 29 Nov 2024 until
 Sun 1 Dec 2024

Advent Retreat- Sharing Good News,, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk. YO7 1HX. Retreat led by Revd Sue Hammersley, Revd Sybylle Batten and the Community. This special weekend will be exploring the Annunciation through art, poetry and other creative ways,. Fri.29th Nov. 4pm - Sun.1st Dec. 2pm. tel: 01845 522580 email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk

Sat 30 Nov 2024 until
 Sun 1 Dec 2024

Christmas Tree Festival, Methodist Church, St James Green, Thirsk YO7 1AQ. In support of Herriot Hospice @ The Lambert. Sat 10am-4pm, Sun Noon-4pm. Free, donations welcome.

Sun 1 Dec 2024

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. email: info@northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com web: https://www.northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com

Sun 1 Dec 2024

Richmondshire Orchestra, Tennant's Garden Rooms, Auction Centre, Harmby Rd. Leyburn. DL8 5SG. TBA. 3pm.

Mon 2 Dec 2024

Christmas Carol Concert by Candlelight, Ripon Cathedral, Minster Road, Ripon HG4 1QS. The choirs of Aysgarth & Queen Mary's Schools in aid of Macmillam Cancer Support. Drinks & canapes in the Old Deaneryat 6pm. 7.30pm Carol Concert, doors to Cathedral open from 7pm. £17.50 - £50. tickets: www.macmillanriponcarol concert.co.uk web: https://www.macmillanriponcarolconcert.co.uk

Mon 2 Dec 2024

Christmas Carol Concert by Candlelight, Ripon Cathedral, Minster Road, Ripon HG4 1QS. The Yorkshire Macmillan Carol Concert committee invite you to a Christmas Concert with the choirs of Aysgarth and Queen Mary's Schools. Drinks & Canapés in the Old Deanery at 6pm. Carol Concert by Candlelight 7.30pm. Entry from 7pm. £17.50 to £50. tickets: Tickets available from 4th November. web: https://www.macmillanriponcarolconcert.co.uk

Tue 3 Dec 2024

Winter Advent Reflective Day, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk. YO7 1HX. Mother Earth and Mother Mary. Come and enjoy a day when there will be opportunity to experience the inspirational gardens with its labyrinth, chickens and pond, alongside indoor spaces such as our creative Art room and chapel. Helen Warwick, one of our chaplains, and our residential gardener, will be accompanying guests for a creative, reflective and relaxing day. 10am - 4pm. tel: 01845 522580 email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk

Tue 3 Dec 2024

Thirsk Ladies Cycle Group, Outside the Thirsk and Sowerby Leisure Centre YO7 1LU. 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. tel: 07531 093357 / 01845 522942 email: glenbank.2@gmail.com web: https://www.cyclinguk.org/group/thirsk-ladies

Tue 3 Dec 2024

Fire Fighters' Carol Concert, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Start the festive season early and come join the Lockwood Brass Band in performing all your favourite Christmas carols. Appealing to all ages this event is guaranteed to put you in the festive spirit as well as helping raise funds to support injured firefighters and their families. Free tickets, but you must reserve your place in advance. 7.30pm. Donation + £1 booking fee if online. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Tue 3 Dec 2024

Shepard's Christmas, The Golden Lion Hotel, High Street, Northallerton, DL7 8PP. The Arts Society Hambleton - James Campbell - The magic and joy of Christmas through EH Shepard's own words, including his drawings for Winnie the Pooh and The Wind in the Willows. 1.45pm. Members free. Visitors £10. tickets: On the door. Please see website for more information web: https://theartssociety.org/hambleton

Wed 4 Dec 2024

Visible Mending, Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. Join us for this new trend in mending old garments through the practice of visible mending. What is visible mending? It’s the practice of repairing a worn, torn or overused item, where the focus is on the decorative aspect of the repair, rather than speed and simplicity. 10.30am - 12.30pm. £20. tel: 01845 525536 tickets: Rural Arts email: admin@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org

Fri 22 Nov 2024 until
 Thu 5 Dec 2024

Meet the Designers Tour, Castle Howard, Malton, York, North Yorkshire, YO60 7DA. Enjoy a Guided Tour of our Alice in Wonderland-inspired installations in a small group after our regular opening hours. 22nd, 28th Nov and 5th Dec. From £25.00. tel: 01653 648333 tickets: online email: house@castlehoward.co.uk web: https://castlehowardchristmas.seetickets.com/timeslots/filter/meet-the-designers-tour

Fri 29 Nov 2024 until
 Thu 5 Dec 2024

Paddington in Peru (PG), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Starring Ben Whishaw (voice), Olivia Coleman, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters. Paddington travels to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru. 7.30pm, also 2.30pm Sat & Sun. £6 plus £1 booking fee if online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Thu 5 Dec 2024

Sowerby Flower Club, Sowerby Parochial Hall, The Flatts, Sowerby, YO7 1JG. Our own lunch & Workshop. 2pm.

Fri 6 Dec 2024

Bella Gaffney - 'Reflections', Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. 'Reflections' offers a captivating blend of original compositions and traditional tunes that delve into both British folk and Americana. 7.30pm. £10-£12. tel: 01845 525536 tickets: Rural Arts email: admin@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org

Fri 6 Dec 2024

Driftwood Scented Decorations, Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. These washed up pieces of wood are often beautiful and sculptural without any human intervention, but we want them to smell nice and fill your house with scents of clementine, pomegranate or frankincense. 1.30pm - 3.30pm. £20. tel: 01845 525536 tickets: Rural Arts email: admin@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org

Fri 6 Dec 2024 until
 Thu 12 Dec 2024

Gladiator II (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Not Sun. Starring Pedro Pascal, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Derek Jacobi and Joseph Quinn. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. 7.30pm, also Wed 2.30pm. £6 plus £1 booking fee if online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Now until
 Tue 17 Dec 2024

Boccia Classes, Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall. Only Tue. What is Boccia? It's on every Tuesday and it's fun & friendly, a type of bowls that all ages & physical abilities can play. Come & have a go!
New members needed. Everyone welcome. From 1.30pm with tea & cakes after. Costs just £3 per session.

Sat 30 Nov 2024 until
 Sun 22 Dec 2024

Great Yorkshire Christmas, Monk Park Farm, Bagby, Thirsk YO7 2AG. Only Sat & Sun. Join Santa in his magical grotto, meet Bramble the Elf in his Toy Emporium, Visit the North Pole Sorting Office and Elf Village, taking the amazing Elf Show and pop in and see Mrs Clause who’s baking Gingerbread in the kitchen. Adult £10 to £17, Child £20 to £35. tel: 01845 421124 tickets: Book online web: https://monkparkfarm.co.uk

Now until
 Mon 23 Dec 2024

The Polar Express, Wensleydale Railway, Leeming Bar Station. Only. The annual festive treat of a ride on The Polar Express from Leeming Bar station up the Wensleydale line starts on the weekend of 16/17 November and on weekends and other dates (check website link below) Last year over 50,000 guests took the magical journey and its popularity guarantees another bumper event this year. Book online at Wensleydale Railway | Bringing Rail back into the dale. Various. tickets: Book online-See website web: https://wensleydale-railway.co.uk

Sat 23 Nov 2024 until
 Tue 24 Dec 2024

Father Christmas in the Castle, Castle Howard, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO60 7DA. Enjoy a full day out at Castle Howard with a Father Christmas in the Castle experience, which includes access to Alice’s Christmas Wonderland in our main House, and access to the Gardens. From £31.00. tel: 01653 648333 tickets: online email: house@castlehoward.co.uk web: https://castlehowardchristmas.seetickets.com/timeslots/filter/father-christmas-in-the-castle

Sat 30 Nov 2024 until
 Tue 24 Dec 2024

Railway Santa Specials, North York Moors Railway, Pickering to Whitby. Only Sat & Sun. Weekends to Christmas: Eve Santa Specials on the train plus Steam Hauls 27th December to 5th January 2026.

Now until
 Sat 4 Jan 2025

Jason Beside the Sea, Woodend Gallery, Scarborough. A presentation by Jason Wilsher-Mills. Free entry.

Now until
 Sun 5 Jan 2025

Alice's Christmas Wonderland, Castle Howard, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO60 7DA. Alice is planning a huge Christmas party, and she invites you to follow the White Rabbit through Castle Howard’s grand halls and regal rooms with each twist and turn revealing fanciful festive surprises. From £21.00. tel: 01653 648333 tickets: online email: house@castlehoward.co.uk web: https://castlehowardchristmas.seetickets.com/timeslots/filter/alice-s-christmas-wonderland

Sun 24 Nov 2024 until
 Sun 5 Jan 2025

New Yarnbombers display, Thirsk Market Place. Christmas-themed knitting and crotcheting around the town.

Now until
 Mon 6 Jan 2025

Which Language?, Scarborough Art Gallery, The Crescent, Scarborough YO11 2PW. In Which Language Do We Dream? offers fresh insights through the photographic perspectives of the al-Hindawi family, a Syrian family with first-hand experience. 10am-5pm. £5 Annual Pass, under 18s free. tickets: Book by phone web: https://scarboroughmuseumsandgalleries.org.uk

Now until
 Thu 6 Mar 2025

Free Bridge lessons on Zoom, Online. Learn how to play Bridge from home. Free Bridge lessons by EBU qualified teacher. Email to enrol. 3pm every Thursday. Free. tel: 07930 983214 email: jackr2868@gmail.com

Fri 6 Dec 2024 until
 Thu 12 Dec 2024

Gladiator II (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Not Sun. Starring Pedro Pascal, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Derek Jacobi and Joseph Quinn. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. 7.30pm, also Wed 2.30pm. £6 plus £1 booking fee if online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Fri 6 Dec 2024

Driftwood Scented Decorations, Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. These washed up pieces of wood are often beautiful and sculptural without any human intervention, but we want them to smell nice and fill your house with scents of clementine, pomegranate or frankincense. 1.30pm - 3.30pm. £20. tel: 01845 525536 tickets: Rural Arts email: admin@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org

Fri 6 Dec 2024

Bella Gaffney - 'Reflections', Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. 'Reflections' offers a captivating blend of original compositions and traditional tunes that delve into both British folk and Americana. 7.30pm. £10-£12. tel: 01845 525536 tickets: Rural Arts email: admin@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org

Sat 7 Dec 2024 until
 Sat 14 Dec 2024

Mother Goose Panto, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Rd. York YO31 8TA. Another Rollicking Romp of a Panto From Rowntree Players. It’s market day and Mother Goose needs to make rent before the ever nasty Demon Darkheart evicts the Goose family. Meantime Jack’s exciting new addition to the farm - Priscilla the Goose - has stopped production in Jill’s hen house. Comedy, song and dance in this very silly rollicking romp of a family pantomime. At various times. £20, Child (18 & under) £18. tel: 01904 501935 tickets: Book online email: boxoffice@jrtheatre.co.uk web: https://josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk

Sat 7 Dec 2024 until
 Sun 8 Dec 2024

Malton Christmas Festival, Malton Market Place, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7LX. The Christmas version of our popular monthly food market but with non-food gifts as well. With up to 80 stalls, you'll find artisan crafted food, festive gift stalls, street food, live music & choirs and entertainment for the whole family including a festive land train and Santa shows too!. 09.00 - 15.30. Free entry. tel: 016536928494 tickets: https://www.visitmalton.com/malton-christmas-festival email: enquiries@visitmalton.com web: https://www.visitmalton.com/malton-christmas-festival

Sat 7 Dec 2024

Easingwold Artisan Market, Market Square YO61 3AN. Locally-produced arts & crafts, food & drink. A diverse, quality, shopping experience that celebrates independent
producers and makers. 9am-2pm.

Sat 7 Dec 2024

Music for Christmas, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Thirsk Road, Northallerton DL6 1PJ. Join Alverton Singers for an afternoon of Music for Christmas. In support of Target Ovarian cancer charity. 2.30pm. £10 including seasonal refreshments. tel: 01609 258953 / 01609 882365 tickets: Choir members or phone

Sat 7 Dec 2024

The Upbeat Beatles, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. The Upbeat Beatles are second to none - powerhouse vocals, precision harmonies and tight musicianship. The guys have an easy, happy rapport with any crowd, giving them a reputation to be envied as the best in the business. There isn’t a band to touch them - 8 bars of “Twist and Shout” and you will know why! No other band can perform this song like The Upbeat Beatles. 7.30pm. £25. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sat 7 Dec 2024

RBL Band Christmas Concert, Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QR. Free festive music concert performed by Thirsk Royal British Legion Band. 7.30pm. Free.

Sat 7 Dec 2024

Thirsk Community Library Quiz, Thirsk Library, Meadowfields, Chapel St YO7 1TH. Thirsk Community Library Quiz (Christmas Special). 7.30pm. £5 per person. tickets: Payment on door

Sat 7 Dec 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, last entries by 12.30pm. Free, donations welcome. email: thirskrepaircafe@gmail.com

Sun 8 Dec 2024

Northallerton Farmers' Market DL7 8EF, Applegarth Car Park. From jams to gin, sourdough to scones, and cupcakes to Korean pickles - we've got it all. 9am-2pm. email: info@northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com web: https://www.northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com

Sun 8 Dec 2024

Ripon Concerts, Holy Trinity Church, Kirby Road, Ripon HG4 2EY. Travel through time from Bach to Bernstein with plenty
of boogie between. 3pm. £25. tel: 01765 635244 web: https://riponconcerts.co.uk

Sun 8 Dec 2024

Between The Lights (TBC), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. One night only. Fresh from the London Breeze and Brighton Rocks Film Festivals, the Ritz is lucky enough to bring this cinematic gem for an exclusive performance. Filmed locally in York, including the famous Shambles. When sceptical scientist Alice falls for reluctant medium Jay, she's taken on an odyssey of love, loss and discovery that will turn her world upside down. 7.30pm. £6 plus £1 booking fee if online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Sun 8 Dec 2024

André Rieu 2024 Christmas Concert, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Celebrate the holiday season with André Rieu's dazzling Christmas Concert, "Gold and Silver," exclusively in cinemas. This magical event embodies the festive spirit of Christmas, bringing joy, warmth, and sparkle to the big screen. 7.00pm. £15, Child £10, Student/Senior £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

Mon 9 Dec 2024 until
 Fri 20 Dec 2024

Thirsk Rotary Santa Run, Around Thirsk & Sowerby. Only Mon Wed Fri. Santa Run supporting Community Works Mon 9th around Sowerby; ThirskYouth Club Wed 11th around Hambleton (East Thirsk); Vale of Mowbray Girl Guides 13th at Sowerby Gateway 1; The Samaritans Mon 16th Sowerby Gateway 2; Carlton Miniott Playing Fields Association 18th on Station Road & Carlton Miniott; 1st Thirsk Scouts Fri 20th on stockton Road & Norby. Follow Facebook for route maps, timings and scheduled stopping locations.

Tue 10 Dec 2024

On-line Advent Creative Retreat, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk. YO7 1HX. Creative Ways Through Advent. With Helen Warwick. A creative time to ponder on the Christmas season. 10am -11am. tel: 01845 522580 email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk

Tue 10 Dec 2024

Pet Sketch, Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. During this workshop, your tutor, Jo Lawson, will guide you through every stage of drawing pets. 10am - 4pm. £55. tel: 01845 525536 tickets: Rural Arts email: admin@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org

Tue 10 Dec 2024

Christmas Stockings, Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. This is a really fun workshop to make your own Christmas Stockings that can be filled and hung up next to a fireplace, end of a bed, or simply put underneath the tree. 1.30pm - 3.30pm. £20. tel: 01845 525536 tickets: Rural Arts email: admin@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org

Tue 10 Dec 2024

Wrapping Paper, Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. Make wrapping paper that is worthy of being a gift itself. There will be a choice of how you decorate your paper, either through print, letter press or calligraphy, but the creative design will be up to you. 10.30am - 12.30pm. £20. tel: 01845 525536 tickets: Rural Arts email: admin@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org

Tue 10 Dec 2024

Royal Ballet's Cinderella (12A), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. This Christmas, be transported into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true. This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family. 7.15pm. £16, Child £10, Student/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 11 Dec 2024

Upcycled Wooden Furniture, Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. Perhaps you have small wooden piece of furniture that sits unloved in a corner of your home. Well, this upcycling workshop is the perfect way to give it some love and put it centre stage in a room. 10.30am - 12.30pm. £20. tel: 01845 525536 tickets: Rural Arts email: admin@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org

Thu 12 Dec 2024 until
 Fri 13 Dec 2024

Festive Film Favourites: Christmas Concert, Northallerton Town Hall, DL7 8QR. This is a lovely way to kick start your Christmas festivities and the programme will include Christmas music & readings. 7.30pm. £11 (inc. glass of wine and mincepies). tel: 01609 770936 tickets: Book by phone or email email: maureenwilloughby48@gmail.com

Fri 13 Dec 2024 until
 Thu 19 Dec 2024

Wicked (TBC), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Not Sun. Starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum. Elphaba, an ostracised but defiant girl born with green skin, and Glinda, a privileged aristocrat born popular, become extremely unlikely friends in the magical Land of Oz. As the two girls struggle with their opposing personalities, their friendship is tested. The first of a two-part film adaptation of the Broadway musical. 7.30pm. £6 plus £1 booking fee if online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Fri 13 Dec 2024

Organic Wreath Making, Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. Fed up with the throwaway culture of Christmas, where decorations and gifts are discarded just weeks later? This year, ditch the plastic and embrace a greener holiday. Make this Christmas not just merry, but truly sustainable. 10.30am - 12.30pm. £30. tel: 01845 525536 tickets: Rural Arts email: admin@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org

Sat 14 Dec 2024

Christmas Tractor Parade, High Street, Northallerton. Tractors will drive down the High Street to be judged & receive prizes in the Northallerton Auction Mart car park where you can go & see them up close, they will then drive back down the high street.
There will be market stalls & late opening in some shops also, refreshments & Santa's Grotto in the Town Hall.
To book a visit to Santa, please call 07584302990.
To book a tractor or stall contact 07584302990 or email tractorparade@northyorkshireshow.co.uk.
This event is organised by North Yorkshire County Agricultural Show supporting Farmers mental health charities. 6pm-8pm.

Sat 14 Dec 2024

Northallerton Male Voice Choir, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Christmas concert. The Choir will once again be joined by the ever-popular Easington Colliery band. Together they will get everybody's Christmas off to a great start with both traditional and modern music. 3pm and 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 14 Dec 2024

Digital Cafe, Thirsk Library, Meadowfields, Chapel St YO7 1TH. Drop into our Digital Cafe where the buddies will be avalable to help you while you enjoy refreshments. Find out about online safety, online library resources, BBC Microbits and get help and advice with a range of problems. 10am-1pm. Free. email: thirskrepaircafe@gmail.com

Sun 15 Dec 2024

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. 10am-3pm. email: info@littlebirdmade.co.uk web: https://littlebirdmade.com

Sun 15 Dec 2024

Handel's Messiah, Tennant's Garden Rooms, Harmby Rd, Leyburn DL8 5SG. Harrogate Choral Society and the National Festival Orchestra. Anna Devin, Soprano; Gaynor Keeble, Mezzo; Brian Parsons, Tenor; Gareth Brynmor John, Baritone. 4.30pm, doors open 3.30pm. £19 and £16, Child (under 16) & student £5. tickets: Book online web: http://harrogatechoral.org.uk

Tue 17 Dec 2024

100 Voices Christmas Spectacular, Middlesborough Town Hall. 140 Voices sing everything from Billie Eilish to Andrew Lloyd Weber 'plus all your favourite Christmas Songs, featuring Tenor Neil Allen and pianist Tim Lole, joined by 'The Singing with Heroes Choir'. Proceeds to'Free Your Voice' www.freeyourvoice.org.uk. Doors and Bar open at 6.30pm. £14. tel: 01642 729729 tickets: on line and phone web: http://middlesboroughtownhall.co.uk

Wed 18 Dec 2024

Andre Rieu's Christmas Concert, Helmsley Arts Centre, Meeting House Ct, Helmsley, YO62 5DW. Gold & Silver. A Christmas Spectacular,. 7pm. tel: 01439 771700

Thu 19 Dec 2024

Royal Ballet's Nutcracker (12A), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Discover the enchantment of ballet with this sparkling festive treat for the whole family. Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs bring festive charm to Peter Wright’s beloved Royal Ballet production, as fairytale magic comes together with spectacular dancing in this unforgettable classic ballet. 7.15pm. £16, Child £10, Student/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

Fri 20 Dec 2024

Chubby Brown, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Still going strong after 50 years In Entertainment/ comedy, Roy Chubby Brown is the undoubted King of Comedy. Remember to bring tissues to wipe away the tears of laughter and, as always, if easily offended please stay away. 7.30pm. £29. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Fri 20 Dec 2024

Sleeping Beauty and the Beast, Thirsk and Sowerby Town Hall. The intrepid Badapple actors go where no Pantomimers have ever gone before in a hilarious new Panto mashup from York writer and actor Richard Kay. 7.00pm. £8-£10. tickets: Rural Arts

Sat 21 Dec 2024

Carols by Candlelight, St John's Church, Berrygate Lane, Sharow HG4 5BJ. In dulci jubilo, Jervaulx Singers. 7.30pm. £20, Child (under 18) free. tickets: Book online web: https://www.jervaulxsingers.com

Sat 21 Dec 2024 until
 Tue 24 Dec 2024

Santa's Race to save Christmas, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Christmas is fast approaching, and all is going well in Santa’s workshop as Mrs Claus and the elves busily prepare for the big night. The presents are wrapped and the reindeers have completed their training then suddenly disaster strikes! As newly qualified reindeer Rosy gets in a jolly pickle! Crisis hits the North Pole, what is Santa going to do? How will he deliver everyone’s presents. Multiple times, morning and afternoon. £12. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sun 22 Dec 2024

Elvis: Christmas Special Tribute, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Rd. York YO31 8TA. Steve Knight embodies the spirit and energy of Elvis Presley as he brings an electrifying performance that’s captivated audiences from Las Vegas to London. With his spot-on vocals, dynamic stage presence, and uncanny resemblance to the King himself, you will be transported back to the golden age of rock 'n' roll.
. 7.30pm. £24, £22 (18 & under or 65 & over). tel: 01904 501935 tickets: Book online email: boxoffice@jrtheatre.co.uk web: https://josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk

Mon 23 Dec 2024 until
 Fri 27 Dec 2024

Christmas Retreat, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk. YO7 1HX. Retreat with Revd Sue Hammersley, Revd Sibylle Batten and the Holy Rood Community. Come and join our Christmas celebration with reflective times, good food, poetry, music, creative arts, rest and outings. Mon.23rd Dec 4pm - Fri.27th Dec 11am. tel: 01845 522580 email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk

Thu 26 Dec 2024

Sleeping Beauty & The Beast, Potto Village Hall, 14 Cooper Lane, Potto, Northallerton DL6 3HA. Three actors, two pantomimes, one hour… What could possibly go wrong? Join Fairy Naturel and her merry companions as they strive to prevent the nefarious schemes of the Wicked Witch of the West, a devious potion plant-poisoner. Their mission? To rescue Belle and Beauty from their storybook fates. 7pm. £12, U16 £6. tel: 07956 126983 tickets: Email or phone email: pottovillagehall@gmail.com web: https://facebook.com/pottovillagehall

Fri 27 Dec 2024 until
 Sun 29 Dec 2024

Paddington in Peru (PG), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Paddington travels to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru. Fri 2.30pm, Sat 11am, Sun 6.30pm. £6, Child/Senior/Student £5. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Fri 27 Dec 2024 until
 Mon 30 Dec 2024

Conclave (12A), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Only Mon Fri Sat. Paddington travels to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru. Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm, Mon 7.30pm. £6, Child/Senior/Student £5. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Fri 3 Jan 2025 until
 Mon 6 Jan 2025

New Year Retreat, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk. YO7 1HX. A retreat with Revd Sue Hammersley, Revd Sibylle Batten and the Holy Rood House Community. Join our New Year celebration with reflections to assist the year ahead, creative times and good food. Fri 3rd 4pm - Sun 5th 2pm. tel: 01845 522580 email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk

Sat 18 Jan 2025

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 customer 12.30pm. Free, donations welcome. email: thirskrepaircafe@gmail.com

Fri 24 Jan 2025 until
 Mon 27 Jan 2025

Richard Rohr Inspired Retreat, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk. YO7 1HX. The Divine Dance; Trinity and Transformation. Led by Revd Ian Spencer and UrsMattman these popular four day retreats of Fr Richard Rohr OFM include talks, time for reflection and discussion, meditation, imagination exercises, liturgy and time to relax and enjoy this beautiful Environment. Fri.24th 4pm - Mon.27th 2pm. tel: 01845 522580 email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk

Fri 24 Jan 2025 until
 Sat 25 Jan 2025

Robin Hood Panto, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Rd. York YO31 8TA. Join the Deadpan Players for a frolic through the forest as they make their debut at Joseph Rowntree Theatre. Nottingham cowers under the grip of the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and only Robin and the Merry Men can save the city and prevent him from marrying the beautiful Maid Marian. 7.30pm, also 2.00pm Sat. £15, Child (18 & under) £10. tel: 01904 501935 tickets: Book online email: boxoffice@jrtheatre.co.uk web: https://josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk

Sat 25 Jan 2025

Pretty Vacant, Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate DL1 1RR. The Story of Punk and New Wave. Kevin Kennedy joins riotous new tour bringing iconic punk songs to life. 7.30pm. £18 to £29.50. tel: 01325 405405 tickets: Book online email: hippodrome.boxoffice@darlington.gov.uk web: https://www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk

Sat 25 Jan 2025

Academy of St Olave's, St Olave's Church, Marygate, York YO30 7BH. Winter Concert. 8pm.

Fri 31 Jan 2025

The Goldscheider Hom Trio, Helmsley Arts Centre, Meeting House Ct, Helmsley, YO62 5DW. Ben Coldscheider was the 2016 BBC Young Musician of the Year. He is principal horn in the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra but still plays widely as a soloist and chamber musician. Benjamin Baker came from New Zealand to study violin first at the Yehudi Menuhin School and then at the Royal College of Music. Huw Watkins is a composer as well as a brilliant pianist, and his own trio will be played in this concert. 7.30pm. £22. tel: 01439 771700 tickets: Book online web: https://www.helmsleyarts.co.uk

Sat 8 Feb 2025

Lego Show, Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall. Back with another popular show for all ages, with funds raised to support Holy Rood House. 10am - 4pm.

Sun 9 Feb 2025

Yarnbombers, All over Thirsk. Random Acts of Kindness around Thirsk.

Sat 15 Feb 2025

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 customer 12.30pm. Free, donations welcome. email: thirskrepaircafe@gmail.com