You see before you St Mary’s, in the Yarnbombers appreciation of Thirsk. And why not, after all Thirsk – mentioned in the Domesday Book – is the most friendly and wonderful community.

Not only is it friendly, but the groups who keep the whole show on the road are endlessly busy and productive, just like the Yarnbombers. Here are just a few displayed by the Yarnbombers. We have Wombles, yes we do, who nip about, keeping Thirsk tidy.

We have famous people, oh yes we do. Thomas Lord the founder of Lord’s Cricket Ground was born where the Museum is. This is almost opposite the house where Alf Wight (James Herriot) lived, and worked as a vet. Oh yes he did and which is now known at The World of James Herriot, which you can visit and learn more.

If you fancy a bit of recreation, what about bowling, on the lovingly tended green a quick toddle from the renowned, The Golden Fleece Hotel? Or gliding with the Gliding Club, Sutton Bank? Or watching a film at our voluteer run Ritz cinema? Oh yes, all of this was in the display around the Market Place, Such a picture. Thirsk is so lucky. but remember there is so much more, which our wonderful Yarnbombers have brought to life, and those they haven’t this time around.

And just one more: why not experience for yourself the horse racing with events over most of the summer.

Just remember that Thirsk is one of the friendliest places in heavenly North Yorkshire and one of the most interesting. Remember also that The Golden Fleece gives 3 maltesers in a spirit glass with every cup of coffee. The problem begins when your companion decides to have a cold drink, with which there are no maltesers given. Does one share? Indeed, how do you share 3 maltesers? Readers, I shared. I gave one, and kept two. Perhaps I even licked my two. My mum would have said that was not nice, kind or funny. She would be right, but if you want three, you need to buy a hot drink, so very there. https://goldenfleecehotel.com https://visitthirsktown.com/