Business news in Thirsk and Malton
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
FortySix, 46 Market Place, Malton, YO17 7LW
- Thursday 4 December, 7.15am to 8.45am
For tickets for the Ryedale in Business event on Thursday 6 November, visit the Eventbrite page.
Christmas with YNY Network
The Rusty Fox, 3 Market Street, Malton YO17 7LY
- Thursday 4 December, 5.30pm to 7pm
For tickets for the Christmas with YNY Network event, visit the Eventbrite page
Christmas with Ryedale in Business
Wydale Hall, Wydale, Scarborough YO13 9DG
- 16 December, 11.45am to 2pm
YNY Networking
Brew & Bite Cafe, 3 Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1HQ
- 17 December, 9am to 10.30pm
For tickets for the YNY Networking event, visit the Eventbrite page
Ryedale in Business
White Swan Inn, Market Place, Pickering YO18 7AA
- Thursday 8 January 2026, 7.15am to 8.45am
For tickets for the Ryedale in Business event, visit the Eventbrite page.
Ryedale in Business
The Feathers Hotel, Market Place, Helmsley, York YO62 5BH
- Thursday 5 February, 7.15am to 8.45am
For tickets for the Ryedale in Business event, visit the Eventbrite page.
News and events in your area
Free Health Check Programme
Heartbeat Primary Care CIC is pleased to offer businesses in the former Hambleton and Richmondshire areas the opportunity to take part in free Healthy Heart Checks, available until March 2026.
Tailored for organisations with up to 250 employees, these quick and simple checks provide valuable insights into cholesterol levels, BMI, and blood pressure. They also calculate a Healthy Heart Age and assess cardiovascular risk over the next decade, giving your team practical tools to take charge of their health.
To register your interest or arrange appointments at a time that suits you, for further information, please contact: rowen.thurston@nhs.net sandy.angeljonesfitton@nhs.net
Sign Up for Helmsley and Howardian Hills Restaurant Week
Local food businesses are invited to take part in Helmsley and Howardian Hills Restaurant Week, a celebration of the area’s outstanding culinary talent. This initiative, supported by North Yorkshire Council’s Locality Budget, aims to boost the local economy by attracting visitors and showcasing the region’s vibrant food scene.
Participating venues will benefit from increased visibility, new customers, and the chance to highlight their unique menus and offers. It’s a fantastic opportunity to promote your business while contributing to a thriving local community.
Restaurants, cafés, and food producers in Helmsley and the Howardian Hills can register now to be part of this exciting event. See the Visit North Yorkshire website for more details.
Business Spotlight
Wow! Wheelgate
Malton’s Wheelgate, a traditional high street home to both long-standing and new businesses, is set for a vibrant revival thanks to the Wow Wheelgate project, funded by York and North Yorkshire’s Mayoral Fund for Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets. Led by local businesses, Malton in Bloom, and community volunteers, the initiative aims to celebrate Wheelgate’s unique character and improve the shopping experience.
Following extensive feedback from shoppers and visitors, the project has launched several exciting features. A Wow Wheelgate map now highlights over 30 businesses and their special offerings, encouraging residents and visitors to rediscover the street. Historical enthusiasts can also enjoy glimpses of Wheelgate’s 1950s charm through curated displays.
The top ideas that the public wanted to see was a pop-up shop, bringing something new and different to town and a Loyalty card useable for the whole of Wheelgate. Winning the Pop Up competition, The View from My Rear, a unique and fun business created by Merryn Wilderspin, will be opening up at 23A Wheelgate shortly, offering a variety of fashion items such as bags, shoes and umbrellas, that cannot be found anywhere else.
The Pop Up space has been made possible thanks to the Fitzwilliam Estate, who when approached with the idea, have offered the prominent retail space in the middle of Wheelgate for three months, covering all the rental and utility costs. Alongside this, the Wheelgate team have put in place wraparound business support to help this first-time retail experience be maximised and set Merryn up for a strong successful future. The generous business support comes from Malton’s established business leaders, from York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub, North Yorkshire Council’s Economic Development team and Enterprise Cube.
The Wheelgate team have extended the same business support to the pop up competition runners up, and also to an independent pop up shop simultaneously appearing on the other side of the street, for the month of December.
For full details, please visit the Circular Malton and Norton Hub website.
Your local Senior Business Advisor
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.