Welcome to the Thirsk and Malton page of the Business North Yorkshire newsletter. Here you will find details of local networking groups, events in the area, and business news from around the constituency.

To feature your business news or events, contact us by email.

Networking events in your area

Ryedale in Business

White Swan Inn, Pickering

• Thursday 2 October 7.15am to 8.45am

For tickets for the Ryedale in Business event, visit the Eventbrite page.

YNY Networking Malton

McClarrons

• Thursday 9 October 9am to 10.30am

Tickets for this event are sold out.

YNY Networking Walk and Talk Thirsk

Sutton Bank National Park Centre, Sutton Bank, Thirsk, YO7 2EH

• Thursday 23 October 11am to 1pm

For tickets for the YNY Networking Walk and Talk Thirsk event, visit the Eventbrite page

Ryedale in Business

The Feathers Hotel, Helmsley

• Thursday 6 November 7.15am to 8.45am

For tickets for the Ryedale in Business event, visit the Eventbrite page.

YNY Networking Malton

Ware & Kay Solicitors, 2 Market Street, Malton, YO17 7AS

• Thursday 6 November 9am to 10.30am

For tickets for the YNY Networking Malton event, visit the Eventbrite page

Ryedale in Business

FortySix, 46 Market Place, Malton, YO17 7LW

• Thursday 4 December 7.15am to 8.45am

For tickets for the Ryedale in Business event, visit the Eventbrite page.

News and events in your area

Malton Food Tour

The Malton Food Tour returns on Saturday 11 October, offering a unique opportunity to explore Yorkshire’s renowned food capital. This guided gastronomic walking tour takes visitors behind the scenes to meet passionate artisan producers, taste new creations, and discover how award-winning products are made. Held alongside the Malton monthly food market, the tour is a must for food lovers eager to learn more about local craftsmanship and enjoy a variety of delicious samples. Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.

For more information and to register, please visit the Visit Malton website.

Free Tourism Marketing Workshop

The event will take place Wednesday 14 October at the Dalby Forest Visitor Centre

The Tourism Network, in partnership with Yorkshire Dales National Park, North York Moors National Park, and Visit North Yorkshire, is hosting a series of free in-person events to help your business grow. 

Whether you're an accommodation provider, activity provider, attraction or a food and drink business, these sessions are packed with actionable insights to help your business thrive.

For more information and to register, please visit the Tourism Network website.

Export Roadshow

The event will take place Tuesday 21 October from 9.30am to 12.15pm, at the Feathers Hotel in Helmsley

Are you a business in York and North Yorkshire wanting to start exporting or find ways to grow your exports? The Export Support Roadshow can help you do that.

Delivered in partnership with Department for Business and Trade and the York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub, this roadshow will introduce you to export experts who will share practical guidance.

Businesses attending will receive practical advice from experts as well as local business owners who have already started their export journey with positive results.    

For more information and to register, visit the York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub website.

Malton Christmas Festival

Applications are still open for traders interested in taking part in the Malton Christmas Festival, taking place on 6th and 7th December. This festive event typically attracts around 20,000 visitors to Malton over two days, making it the town’s second largest event of the year. It’s a fantastic opportunity for businesses to showcase their products to a wide audience and be part of a vibrant seasonal celebration. 

For more information and to register, please visit the Visit Malton website.

Business Spotlight

Cooper King x Abbey Inn Collaboration

A special evening was held at The Abbey Inn, Byland, on Friday 27 June, celebrating a longstanding collaboration with Tommy Banks and his team. Since 2018, Cooper King Distillery has worked closely with the group, distilling ingredients from the oldstead kitchen garden for use in their award-winning pubs and restaurants. This partnership is rooted in a shared commitment to sustainability and exceptional flavour – a philosophy recently recognised when The Abbey Inn was named Sustainable Pub of the Year by Top 50 Gastropubs.

The collaborative dinner featured Cooper King spirits both within the dishes and as expertly paired drinks for each course. Guests also enjoyed insights from the distillery team, who shared the story behind their sustainably made spirits. The event highlighted the vibrant local community, where innovative producers and passionate people continue to make North Yorkshire a hub for outstanding food and drink. 

Your local Senior Business Advisor

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As Senior Business Advisor for Thirsk and Malton, Jo’s primary role is to promote and support business growth and the economic potential of North Yorkshire, and she works with colleagues, partners and key stakeholders to help deliver our Economic Growth Strategy. Jo takes the lead responsibility for delivering a bespoke one-to-one business engagement and support service to the businesses of the Thirsk and Malton constituency, as well as the Easingwold area.

Jo has extensive experience in economic development, regeneration and project management, having worked across multiple public sector services. Jo and her family enjoy walking, making the most of the picturesque North Yorkshire countryside.

To book an appointment, contact us by email.