Upcoming Events in Thirsk

Thirsk Ladies PROBUS Monthly Meeting
Meadowfields, Chapel Street, Thirsk YO7 1LU.
Join Thirsk Ladies PROBUS for refreshments and social time ahead of a talk by experienced astronomer Richard Darn, exploring the benefits of dark sky status right on our doorstep.
A short business meeting follows.
10:00am - 12:00 noon. £3.00.
Tel: 01845 597487

Fountains Abbey
Thirkleby Village Hall.
Thirkleby Local History Society presents a talk by David Banks exploring the history and heritage of Fountains Abbey.
2:00pm.
Annual subscription £15, visitors £3.
Tel: 01845 501365.
Tickets: A. Stoney

Thirsk Ladies Club
Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall Annexe, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QR.
Enjoy an entertaining talk from Barbara Dixon, sharing Tales from a Registrar and offering insight into the role and responsibilities of a Registrar.
7:30pm.
Free for members, visitors £4.
Tel: 01845 522819

Thirsk Races - The Racecourse is proud to host a Sky Bet Sunday Series Raceday, an exciting addition to the calendar featuring high-quality, competitive racing broadcast live on ITV. With strong prize money on offer. It's an ideal way to enjoy a Sunday afternoon with family and friends.

This fixture will operate as a single enclosure event, with Premier areas accessible to all. Grandstand tickets will be the only admission option available.

What's On: Enjoy live entertainment from THE FLAT CAP BRASS BAND, along with a variety of bars and food vendors. For an enhanced experience, you can upgrade to one of the hospitality packages and reserve a table for the day.
As a Family Day, there's also plenty of free entertainment for children, including inflatables, fairground stalls, a laser battle zone, games, face painting, a kids disco, and more.

First Race - 3.45pm   Gates Open: 1.00pm

Sun and Snow - Nordic Landscape Painting Talk
Golden Lion Hotel, DL7 8PP. An engaging illustrated lecture by Tim Stimson exploring 19th-century Nordic landscape painting and how it helped define a distinct Scandinavian and Northern identity.
1.30pm for 1.45pm. Free for members, visitors £11 (£5.50 for members of another Arts Society).
Tickets: On the door
Email: hambleton@theartssociety.org
Web: heartssociety.org

Dan Webster & Bella Gaffney
Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS.

Bella Gaffney (of The Magpies) blends original songs with traditional British folk and Americana influences, while Dan Webster is widely regarded as one of the UK's best-kept musical secrets - not to be missed.
7:30pm. £14.
Tel: 01845 526536
Tickets: Online
Email: admin@ruralarts.org
Web: ruralarts.org

Thirsk Races: Enjoy a relaxed Friday afternoon at Thirsk with a great day of racing and entertainment. It's the perfect chance to soak up the atmosphere and watch the action unfold on the track.

What's On: Take in live music throughout the day, along with a selection of bars and food vendors to keep you refreshed. For a more exclusive experience, upgrade to one of the hospitality packages and reserve your own table.

Saver Rate: Book before midnight on Tuesday 2nd June to take advantage of reduced prices. After this time, tickets will increase to the on-the-day rate-so be sure to book early.

Stained Glass Mosaic Workshop
Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS.

Create your own unique stained glass mosaic plaque (approx. 22cm square) using the direct method, ideal for indoor display. Suitable for beginners and those looking to develop their skills, with a wide range of colours available to work with.
10:30am - 4:30pm. £90.
Tel: 01845 526536
Tickets: Online
Email: admin@ruralarts.org
Web: ruralarts.org

Romanby Jazz and Cabaret Club,
Romanby Golf & Country Club, Yafforth Road, Romanby, DL7 0PE.

Enjoy a stylish evening of live music with internationally renowned entertainer Georgina Jackson accompanied by the Paul Smith Quintet. Blending superb vocals with exceptional trumpet performances, Georgina is a celebrated cabaret artist who regularly performs for audiences aboard luxury cruise liners around the world.

A hot supper is included in the ticket price.

Doors open 6.45pm.
7.30pm - 10.30pm.
£22.50.

Tel: 07856 432673
tickets: Online or by phone
email: stephenwest277@gmail.com
web: romanby.com/jazz

Craft Market, Northallerton Town Hall.

Browse a wonderful selection of handmade crafts, gifts and locally created goods at this friendly community market in the heart of Northallerton. Visitors can also enjoy a charity tombola in support of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, with tea and coffee available throughout the day. All proceeds from the event will go towards supporting Parkinson's UK.

9.30am - 4.00pm.

Tickets: Tara Kniveton
email:RoxyResin2023@gmail.com