Book Club. Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. The Rural Arts book club is all about bringing people together through the power of a good story. Come along to our welcoming monthly sessions and chat about the book we’ve chosen with friendly fellow readers. Over 16s only. 6:30pm-8pm. £5.00. For more information click ...

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. For more information click here

£1 Clothes & Toy Sale, Family Life Church Hall, Finkle Street, Thirsk, YO7 1DA. Help rase funds for a new climbing frame for Topcliffe Primary School. Good quality used items. 10am - 1pm. Adults £1 Under 16's free. For more information click here

Needle Felt Birds. Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Learn needle felting with artist Claire Ford and craft charming winter birds. Explore shaping, blending, and detailing techniques to create a unique handmade decoration to take home. 10.30am - 1.30pm. £35. For more information click ...

Fused Glass Sun Catchers. Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Embrace the springtime sunshine and make a colourful fused glass sun catcher on this half-day workshop with Rachel from The Glass Forge. 1:30pm - 4:30pm. £75. For more information click ...

Lenten Poetry Morning. Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk YO7 1HX. Led by Helen Warwick. Exploring how we can find poems that connect our journey and open our creativity. Poems from 3 Beguine women from 12th & 14th centuries on Love, Wisdom & Soul. Guests are welcome to stay for lunch. 10am - 12 ...

Sowerby WI Monthly Meeting. Parochial Hall, The Flatts, Sowerby, Thirsk, YO7 1JG. International Women's Day (Members Lives). 7.30pm. Members free, small charge for visitors.Pay on door, no need to book. For more information click here

Women's Spirituality Retreat. Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk YO7 1HX. 'Women of the World' with Rev Sue Hammersley & Helen Warwick. Encompassing the International Women's Day of Prayer on Friday, International Women's Day on Sunday and connecting to the Season of Lent. We will offer creativity, liturgy, ...