Autumn in upon us and the days are become shorter but there are still plenty of events happening around Ryedale at a venue near you – here are six things that are coming in October.

1. 1940s Vintage Dance at The Milton Rooms, Malton – October 8. Normally, this event would coincide with the popular 1940s weekender in Pickering. Unfortunately, this has been cancelled for 2021 but the Vintage Dance is still going ahead and would be a great way to still experience the music and style of the era. The evening starts at 7.30pm until 11pm. Tickets are £12.50 in advance by calling 01904 594592 or 01904 765780 or, email yorkvintagedance@gmail.com or yorkvintagedance.co.uk.

2. Malton Food Market, Malton – October 9.

This monthly event returns on Saturday, October 9 for foodies across Ryedale to enjoy specialist food stalls and street food. The market is open between 9am-3pm and is set against the backdrop of St Michael’s Church in Malton’s Market Place.

3. Ryedale Jazz Club – October 13.

Ryedale’s much loved Jazz Club is returning, and it has a new venue! The Monthly Jazz Club will be taking place in Pickering at the Mill Suite of the Memorial Hall. The event will allow for your own food and drink. There is no entrance fee but there will be a raffle so bring along a prize and buy some tickets for the draw.

4. James Bond – No Time To Die, Palace Cinema The hotly anticipated return of James Bond to the big screen is finally here as the film finally hits cinemas across the UK and you can watch it at The Palace in Malton. The film is being shown at various times every day until October 14 with tickets priced at £8.30. Bookings can be made online at https://www.palacemalton.info/ or over the phone on 01653 600 008.

5. ‘The Secret Life of a Mounted Police Officer’, Helmsley Arts Centre – October 16.

Following its reopening, Helmsley Arts Centre is bringing an array of shows back to its auditorium for audiences to enjoy. This one is a talk by former Chief Equitation Officer, Alan Hiscox. He will be sharing details about his time an officer on horseback and how the equines are trained and the amazing job they do every day. The talk is in partnership with Ride Out UK – a charity introduced by the British Horse Society and all money raised from events like this will go towards improving bridleways, in this case, around Ryedale. Tickets are £10 and can be purchased online here: https://www.helmsleyarts.co.uk/whats-on/the-secret-life-of-a-mounted-police-officer 6.

Nunnington Hall – Gillian Taylor: Every picture tells a story until 31st October.

Nunnington Hall offers many art exhibitions throughout the year and there are currently three on display. This includes works by Yorkshire based illustrator and printmaker, Gillian Taylor who is showcasing work inspired by her home and her surrounding on the edge of the Peak District.