What's on / Events
Months with Events : 2008 May (11) : 2008 Jun (4) : 2008 Jul (3) : 2008 Aug (2)
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| 3rd May to 9th Nov | Home Grown The garden at skeldale house prepares to Dig for Victory and we take a look at gardening during the 1940's | The World of James Herriot,23 Kirkgate, Thirsk YO7 1PL Google map  | |
| 3rd May to 10th May | MAY DAY EXHIBITION by Textile Art Pool a fascinating exhibition of textiles used in all manner of artful and decorative ways. This is their fourth exhibition in St. Mary's Church Thirsk. Refreshments and light lunches will be served in the crypt on bank holiday Monday. | YO7 1PR Google map | |
| 8th May | Organ duettists recital Renowned organ duettists, fellows of the Royal College of Organists, Maureen McAllister and Robin Jackson, will perform a programme of classical and popular organ duets. They played last year and donated generously to the Organ Restoration Fund. They will have the benefit of playing on the newly refurbished Console at St. Mary's church Thirsk from 7.30pm | YO7 1PR Google map | |
| 11th May | MG and Classic Car Rally Spring rally of the Yorkshire Dales MG owners Club and friends. | Kiplin Hall Google map | |
| 17th May | Museums and Galleries Month - Wallace and Gromit in the Wrong Trousers Join us for a showing of Wallace and Gromit in the Wrong Trousers and get creative with our craft activity where you can make your very own Shaun the Sheep puppet. Tickets £2.50 per adult/child. All children must be accompanied. Booking essential | The World of James Herriot, 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk YO7 1PL Google map | |
| 18th May | Plant and Book Fair The Plant and Book Fair is held in the Walled Garden at Kiplin and run by the Friends of Kiplin Hall. Cakes, jams and produce also on sale. All donations of plants, books and produce welcome. | Kiplin Hall Google map | |
| 22nd May | Dig for Victory A talk by Mike I'Anson on traditional gardening methods and the need to grow your own food to supplement war time rations. | The World of James Herriot, 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk YO7 1PL Google map | |
| 24th May to 31st May | An Exhibition of Mothers Union Banners There will be a display of banners from Mothers' Union branches from all parts of the Archdeaconry of Cleveland. As well as more modern banners there will be some of great historic interest.This is the first time that St. Mary's Church Thirsk has hosted this exhibition. Refreshments and light lunches will be available in the crypt on Bank Holiday Monday 26th May | YO7 1PR Google map | |
| 27th May | Home Grown - workshop for children Get your green fingers ready as we learn about plants we can grow at home, even without a garden. decorate your own plant pot and create a cress head creature to take home. Tickets £4.00 per child, 8-12 year olds. Booking essential | The World of James Herriot, 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk YO7 1PL Google map | |
| 28th May | Creepy Crawlies Crafts Taking inspiration from the wildlife and creepy crawlies lurking in our gardens, we will create our very own beautiful butterflies, flapping ladybirds, slimy snails, buzzy bumble bees and scary spiders | The World of James Herriot, 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk YO7 1PL Google map | |
| 29th May | Home Grown - childrens workshop Get your green fingers ready as we learn about plants we can grow at home, even without a garden. Decorate your own plant pot and create a cress head creature to take home with you. | YO7 1PL Google map | |