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Freegle, Northallerton/ Thirsk
Website https://www.ilovefreegle.org/mygroups?u=8268442
Thirsk Friends of the Earth YO7.
Email thirskfoe@gmail.com
Website https://www.thirskfoe.org
See facebook.com/FriendsoftheEarthThirsk for latest news.

Bedale

Bedale Archaeology & Hist. Soc Bedale DL8 1EQ.
Email bahsoc@outlook.com
Website https://bedale.org/bedale-archaeology--history-society
In normal circumstances we meet in Bedale Hall at 7.30pm on the first Tuesday of the month except in January (2nd Tuesday) and August (no meeting). The annual subscription is £12 (free for those in full-time education). New members are very welcome and non-members may attend for £3 (those in full-time education free). Speakers include professional archaeologists and historians and experienced amateurs. We organise visits to local places of archaeological and historical interest and carry out research into topics of mainly local and regional interest, with site visits and many opportunities for fieldwork. We have links with other societies - local, national and international. As of 2022 we have a combination of face-to-face and Zoom meetings, the former held in Bedale Hall. Email for details. Accessible.

Cleveland

Cleveland Family History Soc. Cleveland.
Email secretary@clevelandfhs.org.uk
Website https://clevelandfhs.org.uk
Cleveland, North Yorkshire, South Durham Family History Society

Northallerton

Craft & chat group Village Hall, Thornton le Beans, Northallerton DL8 3SN. Tel 01609 774325
Email maureenandstevehague@btinternet.com
Craft and Chat Group - A Craft Group that meets every Tuesday afternoon between 1pm and 4 pm. Everyone welcome - lots of different Craft opportunities, equipment and patterns available, special projects you can join in if you want each month. Great place to socialise and meet new friends, everyone welcome from surrounding area cost £2 includes Cakes and Tea. Need more information? - please phone or email. Children welcome. Age 6+ who are able to do crafts. Accessible. Darrowby & Dist. Riding Club Northallerton Equestrian Ctr., Yafforth, Northallerton DL7 0PQ. Tel 07778 489311
Email info@darrowbyrc.co.uk
Website http://www.darrowbyrc.co.uk
A small friendly Riding Club in Thirsk affiliated to the British Horse Society. Helps members improve their riding and horse care skills and gives opportunity to compete in BHS Riding Club competitions. N Yorks County Record Office Malpas Road, Northallerton DL7 8TB. Tel 01609 777585
Email archives@northyorks.gov.uk
Website https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/archives
We collect, conserve and make available local and family history records for North Yorkshire dating from the 12th to the 21st century. Please contact us to make an appointment before visiting. Bookings can be made by telephone, email, post or in person. Accessible. N'ton Life Drawing & Art Group Northallerton Methodist Church, High Street, Northallerton DL7 8EG. Tel 07845 907756
Email marypaterson4302@hotmail.com
Website http://www.drawnorth.co.uk
Meet Fridays 7pm during term times. £40 per eight week term. Booking essential. Accessible. National Women's Register Northallerton. Tel 01603 407003/ 01609 778108
Website http://nwr.org.uk
Northallerton is the local branch of an international organisation of women's discussion groups. Informal, regular discussion meetings are held in members' homes with other activities such as walking, supper club, lunches, coffee, cultural outings available. More details from website. Northallerton Camera Club Methodist Church Hall, Brompton, Northallerton DL6 2QT. Tel 07984 421306
Email johnstokes1102@outlook.com
Website https://www.northallertoncameraclub.com
The club has, with breaks during WWII, met continuously since its inauguration in 1933 and its members enjoy a dynamic programme with an interesting and varied series of events each season. The season runs from September to April with 4 outings to named locations during the summer. Every Monday evening is a pleasant social occasion, even the AGM, at which members can enjoy the programmed event for the evening and e.g. share tips and experiences on all aspects of photography. Accessible. mobility scooters could be problematical. Northallerton Local Hist. Soc. Catholic Church Hall, 41 Thirsk Road, Northallerton DL6 1PJ. Tel 07566 770625
Email heritage1138@outlook.com
Website http://www.northyorkshistory.co.uk
Provides a monthly talk on the second Tuesday of each month and summer outings for members. Promotes research into local history - Northallerton & District. Accessible. Northallerton Men’s Shed Northallerton DL6. Tel 07773 863163
Website https://menssheds.org.uk
The idea: The Shed can be whatever you want; woodworking to model railways to basket weaving! Perhaps you will just use it as a place to meet and chat. Potential members and people who could help get the project established by making the premises aleady acquired ready for use as The Northallerton Men's Shed are needed. If you are interested please phone. Northallerton Rotary Club c/o Allerton Court Hotel, Darlington Road, Northallerton DL6 2XF. Tel 07761 072860
Website https://www.northallertonrotary.org.uk
Meet on Fridays at 12.00pm at the Allerton Court Hotel, Darlington Road, Northallerton DL6 2XF. We are always keen for new members. Female or Male. Accessible. The Arts Society, Hambleton Golden Lion Hotel, Northallerton DL7 8PP. Tel 01609 777411 / 07930 558752
Email hambleton@theartssociety.org
Website https://theartssociety.org/hambleton
The Arts Society Hambleton encourages appreciation of, and interest in, all aspects of decorative and fine arts. Enthusiastic local society, programme of lectures, study days, visits, & volunteering opportunities. Meets first Tuesday of the month (September to June) with the lecture starting at 1.45pm. Members requiring lunch are requested to contact The Golden Lion Hotel, 01609 777411, or email; reservations@golden-lion-hotel.co.uk. by the Friday prior to the lecture. Accessible. The Hardy Plant Society Village Hall, Morton on Swale, Northallerton DL7 9.
Email northyorks@hardy-plant.org.uk
Website http://www.hardy-plant.org.uk/northyorks
Meetings are at 7.30 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from September to May (excluding December) at the Village Hall, Morton on Swale, Northallerton, DL7 9RL (map) (on the A684 about half-way between the A1 and Northallerton). U3A Northallerton The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP.
Website https://u3asites.org.uk/northallerton/welcome
Learning and exercise for pleasure.. There is no accreditation, no validation, no assessments and no qualifications. We offer a wide programme of activities from Monday to Friday, most weeks of the year and you can do as many or as few as you wish. Accessible. We hold most groups in the Forum, Northallerton plus a monthly Speakers' Meeting.

Thirsk

French classes Rural Arts, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Tel 01845 522342
Email thirsk.evening.classes.french@gmail.com
10-week French evening class courses. For Post GCSE at Rural Arts in Thirsk on Thursdays 7-9pm. For 'almost' beginners at Rural Arts in Thirsk on Mondays 2-4pm For details of when the courses are running, please email Accessible. Wheelchair ramp & lift. Hillside Gardens & Social Club Knayton Village Hall, Knayton, Thirsk YO7 4AZ. Tel 07989 265525
Email aileenandkeith3@gmail.com
Meet in Knayton Village Hall at 7.30pm on third Wednesday of month with speakers on gardens & plants. May-Aug are visits to gardens in North Yorkshire. No meeting in December. Accessible. Disabled facilities, e.g. toilets & wide doors Meet up Thirsk.
Website https://www.meetup.com/cities/gb/j7/thirsk
An online directory of groups in and around Thirsk. Neighbours getting together to learn something, do something, share something ... Mowbray Probus Club Royal British Legion, 21 Kirkgate, Thirsk YO7 1PL. Tel 01845 525771
Email info.mowbrayprobus@gmail.com
We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 10am. We start with coffee and biscuits, followed by a short business meeting, and then listen to an external speaker on a topic of interest. This is followed by social time together in the bar. We also have a Christmas lunch for family and guests, and a summer outing. Visitors are welcome. NY East Federation of WIs WI House, Front St, Norby, Thirsk YO7 1BG. Tel 01845 522415
Website https://www.thewi.org.uk
Accessible. Contact for information Royal British Legion 21 Kirkgate, Thirsk YO7 1PL. Tel 01845  523184
Website https://facebook.com/rblegionthirsk
Children welcome. Large beer garden to play in. Accessible. Limited Dogs welcome with conditions. Sowerby Womens Institute Sowerby Parochial Hall, The Flatts, Sowerby, Thirsk YO7 1LY. Tel 07523 094595
Email l.trzeciak@btinternet.com
Website https://visitthirsk.uk/sowerbywi
We meet on the second Monday of the month at 7.30pm at Sowerby Parochial Hall. Each month we have a guest speaker on a wide variety of topics. After the speaker we have refreshments and the opportunity to chat with other members. We also have sub groups that meet monthly too. New members and visitors are always welcome. Accessible. Accessible for mobility scooters and wheelchairs. The Thirsk Wombles Thirsk YO7.
Email thewomblesofhambleton@gmail.com
Website https://facebook.com/thirskwombles
A group set up to specifically tackle litter. We meet for our community pick in Northallerton on the last Sunday of every month just before 2pm. Location confirmed beforehand on social media. We meet in Thirsk at 2pm on the 2nd Sunday of every month. Thirkleby Local History Soc. Thirkleby Parish Hall, Mill Lane, Thirkleby, Thirsk YO7 2AT. Tel 01845 501365
Website http://thirklebylocalhistorysociety
2pm on 4th Thursday of each month. September to May inclusive. Lifts available from all around the area, including Easingwold. Thirlby Local History Group Thirlby Village Hall, Thirlby, Thirsk YO7 2DJ. Tel 01845 597077
Email mrs.r@live.co.uk
Usually meets at 7.30pm on the third Monday monthly. No membership but a charge of £3 per meeting. 1 or 2 outings each summer and a festive supper in December. Accessible. Thirsk & Carlton Miniott W.I. Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS.
Email carminwi.pres@outlook.com
The W.I. provides women with fun and friendship, plus the chance to learn new skills, get involved within the community and take part in a wide range of activities. Thirsk & Carlton Miniott W.I. meet at Thirsk and Sowerby Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk once a month. If you're interested in joining us, please come along for a complimentary visit - contact Alison by email. Thirsk & Sowerby Institute Flatts Lane, Sowerby, Thirsk YO7 1LY. Tel 01845 522207 / 07860 61900
Email thirskandsowerbybookings@gmail.com
Website https://www.facebook.com/thirsksowerbyinstitute
A large beer garden which is next door to our local play park so while your relaxing on a beautiful Yorkshire summer's day with drink in hand, your child can also be entertained burning of their extra energy! On race days what a perfect place to stop for a drink before your race meet. (Only a 5 minutes walk away to the track). Thirsk Bridge Club Orchid House, Acacia Drive, Sowerby, Thirsk YO7 1GT. Tel 01845 523582
Email chrisnops@btinternet.com
Website http://www.bridgewebs.com/thirsk
The club meets at 7.00pm (for 7.15 Start) each Tuesday. Visitors are always sure of a friendly welcome. An evening of Bridge is £2.50 for members, and £3.50 for non-members (SIM Pairs are extra). Tea/Coffee is available. Free Parking. Accessible. Ramp & car parking Thirsk Ladies Club Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Tel 01845 522819
Meet new people in a friendly place. Try out new experiences and have fun, you will be most welcome. Speakers, outings, visits to a theatre - something of interest each month. We meet in the annexe of Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall on the 4th Thursday of the month at 7.30pm, 12 months a year. The cost of the membership is £36 Jan to Dec, payable in January each year (or pro-rata). Visitors £3 per meeting. You may come twice in a year before being asked to join. Thirsk Model Club Pine view, Thornton-le-Street, Thirsk YO7 4DS. Tel 01845 523379
Email norman.hutchinson@googlemail.com
Website https://www.ma-db.com/airfield/5487-thirsk-model-club
We are a flying model club with approximately 40 members currently. Our flying field is near Newsham. Most of our members fly fixed wing models powered by IC engines or electric motors. One of our members runs an indoor model flying night at the parochial hall Sowerby on a Friday night once a month. Accessible. Thirsk Model Railway Club Sowerby Parochial Hall, The Flatts, Sowerby, Thirsk YO7 1LY. Tel 01845 578273
Email info@expo-thirsk.co.uk
Website http://www.expo-thirsk.co.uk
Meet on the third Monday of every month from 7.30 onwards at Sowerby Parochial Church Hall. Accessible. Thirsk Rotary Club Greenways, Long Street, Topcliffe, Thirsk YO7 3RW.
Website https://www.facebook.com/rotarythirsk
Meet on most Tuesdays at 6.30pm for 7.00pm, check venue on website or by phone. Registered charity who organise a range of community projects. Also support young and old here and abroad. New members/interested parties welcome Thirsk Yarnbombers All over Thirsk, Thirsk YO7. Tel 07516 708772
Email yarnbombercommittee@gmail.com
Website https://www.facebook.com/tyb2016
We are a creative social group who enjoy working on knitted and crocheted projects to decorate our town. In addition we fundraise for local charities and are keen to engage with other community groups. We meet weekly on Wednesday mornings from 10am -noon at Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall. Children welcome. We run a Knitterings group at the library each Summer to teach the next generation of knitters. Accessible. U3A Thirsk Parochial Hall, Sowerby, Thirsk YO7 1LY. Tel 01845 523945
Email patm.dixon@btinternet.com
Website http://www.u3asites.org.uk/thirsk
Thirsk U3A meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Parochial Hall in Sowerby. The meeting starts at 10.00am for a 10-15am start. After notices and announcements we have an interesting speaker each month. Visitors are welcome to attend twice before joining. To join a group you must be a member. Accessible.

York

Coxwold Local History Society Coxwold, York YO61 4AD.
Email dr40130@gmail.com
Website https://visitthirsk.uk/coxwoldhistory
Coxwold and its immediate locality has had people of endeavour and character shape its physical nature and culture over centuries...its buildings, roads, pathways, and traditions all contribute to our local style. Our aim is to present and communicate Coxwold’s vibrant history and make it more accessible to all comers. Its history is not the content of textbooks covering national and international issues: it is in many ways far more interesting, since it relates directly to us!