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Kirkbymoorside resident Jean Illingworth who won the BBC York 'Great Neighbour' award in the 2025 'Make a Difference Awards' was on BBC Breakfast on Tuesday 25th March 2026 talking about the town she loves that has a 'long history and a big heart' and why she was given the award. Jean stressed the importance of  strong local communities and the need for neighbours looking out for each other in these 'difficult times'. She said that if "everyone who was helped by someone did the same for someone else, it would spread in an ever-growing chain of kindness." Jean managed to get a plug in for this year's Kirkbymoorside Gateway to the Moors Music Festival which is 31st July - 2nd August - see the website for more details: https://www.kirkbymoorsidetown.co.uk/kirkbymoorside-music-festival-2026 She was asked to appear on the show as part of the launch of this year's BBC Make a Difference Awards alongside 2025 BBC WM 'Young Hero' award winner Frazer, an 11-year-old football podcaster who is registered blind said he wanted to inspire other visually impaired people and help them to "think positively". So, if you know of anyone who makes a difference locally, say thank you to them by nominating them for the 2026 Make a Difference Awards. Nominations are open now and close at 5pm on Monday 31 March. For a full list of categories, see below - and details of how to nominate someone - go to bbc.co.uk/makeadifference , where you can also see full Terms and our Privacy Notice. This year’s award categories are: The Volunteer Award : Awarded to an individual who makes a notable difference to the community by giving their time voluntarily to help others. The Community Group Award (supported by Morning Live): Awarded to a group of people who have helped to change the lives of others within their community. The Fundraiser Award : Awarded to an individual or group of people who have gone the extra mile to raise funds for a good cause. The Young Hero Award : awarded to an individual or group of young people under 16 who have made a positive impact in their community or achieved something exceptional. The Great Neighbour Award : Awarded to an individual who helps to make the neighbourhood a better place to live or work, either on a regular basis or through a single act of kindness. The Active Award : Awarded to an individual or group of people who have used physical activity or sport as a way of improving the lives of those in their community. The Environmental Award : Awarded to an individual or group of people who improve or conserve their local environment. The Animal Award : Awarded to either a remarkable animal that improves people's lives, or an individual or group of people who improve the welfare of animals.

Most of the 2026 Kirkbymoorside Music Festival events are now detailed on the Kirkbymoorside Town website, so have a look and start planning your festival weekend https://www.kirkbymoorsidetown.co.uk/kirkbymoorside-music-festival-2026 There is something for everyone, with a wide variety of musical genres at venues all over town. Early Bird and combined events tickets are selling fast so don't miss out - get your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/kirkbymoorside-gateway-tmoors-music-festival-2026-4812580?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb Also available to pre-order are limited edition festival t-shirts and hoodies at https://www.kirkbymoorsidetown.co.uk/category/festival-merchandise Kirkbymoorside Music Festival 2026 limited edition hoodies Kirkbymoorside Music Festival 2026 limited edition t-shirts

After the success of the inaugural Kirkbymoorside Gateway to the Moors Music Festival last summer, plans are well underway to repeat it again in 2026, bigger and better! Still encompassing and celebrating ‘Yorkshire Day’ as the focal point of the festival, the 2026 dates are Friday 31 st  July - Sunday 2 nd  August .  Events will take place across town centre venues and Church Street, and, as with last year’s festival, will be a mixture of ticketed, ‘for donations’ or free events with something for everyone. There will be more dance this year, with both Bollywood and Line Dance (back by popular demand) classes, Morris Dance sides performing, and a Ceilidh. Also back by popular demand for the Saturday night are the Maestros, who last year performed as the ‘Bootleg 60’s’ and gave us an unforgettable night of live music that had everyone up and dancing all night. This year they will perform the music of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, and the evening is bound to sell out. Another likely sell-out is our own amazing Kirkby Soul playing live on the Friday night. Two other ‘must-see’ acts are John Drakes (once more back by popular demand) and the wonderful ‘Boo Hewerdine’, an international star performing at the festival as a special favour to the organisers. John is supported by Lost in Eve, a female singer songwriter duo with wonderful harmonies who some were lucky enough to see at Rural Acoustic Music (RAM) in December last year. Boo is supported by singer songwriter Tymisha who has an incredible voice, making it an unforgettable evening. Saturday in the Methodist Church is a day dedicated to folk/ acoustic/traditional music, starting off with ukulele and then bodhrán lessons, then two brilliant duos, Mills and Farrell and The Browns and then local folk singer Nessy Williamson (who many enjoyed last year when she performed in the Moorside Coffee House). To finish the day off will be the Celtic Music Circle followed by a ‘sing-around’ where anyone can play. Over the weekend, the White Swan is showcasing some of our own fabulous Kirkbymoorside acts, including Alkelda, Spanking Monkeys, Diva Strop, the Moorside 3, the Infernos, Grayson and Jacobs and the Cover Ups. On Sunday morning there will be a 2-hour children’s disco party in the Memorial Hall, which due to the generous sponsorship of Little Years Nursery, will be free. There will be Country with the Howard Hebron Band in the Memorial Hall on Sunday afternoon, followed by the return of the Jackhare Ceilidh Band. Downstairs in the Memorial Hall will be the Acoustic Bar all weekend, with lots of wonderful acts performing, free entry and specially brewed KirkbymoorCidar on sale. There will other free performance in pubs and cafes across the town. We are delighted to have the return to All Saints of the Weighton Waytes Choir on Sunday afternoon, an extraordinarily moving choir that sings from the sacred to the contemporary. Our incredible Kirkbymoorside Town Brass Band will play outside around midday on Saturday and, as a stunning finale to the festival on Sunday Evening in the James Holt Concert Hall, they will be joined by singers and musicians to perform the first ever ‘Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts BRASS Band’. Tickets are already on sale for some events at Eventbrite and more information and links to ticketing is available on the town website: https://www.kirkbymoorsidetown.co.uk/kirkbymoorside-music-festival-2026 . The purpose of the festival is not just to hear some great live music and have fun, but to promote the town and boost the local economy, and it is hoped that local shops and business will join in with window displays, special offers and their own promotion of the festival and their business. Anyone interested in helping out with the festival as stewards, technicians, bar staff or venue set-up / supervision should email Festival Director Jean Illingworth at kirkbymoorside.town@outlook.com .

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Cafes, pubs and restaurants serving delicious meals in Kirkbymoorside. Fast food takeaways Places to Eat & Drink ginger hall cafe + courtyard 54A Piercy End, Kirkbymoorside Café and hub with community in mind. Serving great coffee and good home- cooked food in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Dog friendly areas. Some GF options always available. Quiet room and outdoor seating available. Open 8.30 - 4.30 Tues - Sat. All details, incl. menu at: https://www.facebook.com/GingerHallCafeandCourtyard 07868 308869 gingerhallcafe@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/GingerHallCafeandCourtyard The White Swan 4 Church Street, Kirkbymoorside Recently refurbished, the White Swan now offers traditional comfort and atmosphere mixed with modern elegance and style. With a large, sunny beer garden featuring two stages for outdoor live music performances and a wide ranges of beers, lagers, wines and spirits, the White Swan is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a drink with friends. Open Mon - Thursday 15.00 - 23.00, Fri - Sun 12.00 - 23.00 Kings Head Hotel High Market Place, Kirkbymoorside The Kings Head Hotel is an attractive 17th century coaching inn, open throughout the year and boasts an excellent dining room, residents’ lounge, coffee bar and public bar. Excellent home cooked meals and snacks available, including Sunday lunch. The well stocked bar offers cask ales, continental lagers and a good selection of gins, whiskies and other spirits. 01751 431340 kingsheadkirkby@gmail.com https://www.thekingsheadkirkbymoorside.co.uk/ Penny Bank Café 19 Market Place, Kirkbymoorside Cafe serving hot and cold drinks, breakfast (till 12.00), hot and cold sandwiches, paninis and toasties, jacket potatoes and home made cakes. Attractive seating areas downstairs and upstairs. Open daily Mon - Sat 9.00 - 14.30 (longer in summer) 01751 4311333 Moorside Coffee House 2 Market Place, Kirkbymoorside Moorside Coffee House is your local family-run hub for coffee and community. The perfect spot to meet friends, catch up on work, or simply take a moment for yourself in our cosy, welcoming space. Brewed with care, served with love. 08.00 - 17.00 Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat; 08.00 - 15.00 Wed & Sun: Closed Thursday mch@mirata.social https://www.facebook.com/moorsidecoffeehouse/ George and Dragon 17 Market Place, Kirkbymoorside The George & Dragon Hotel has just been fully refurbished and offers a traditional bar, a bistro area and a restaurant that is open throughout the day. All areas Dog Friendly. Monday to Friday Lunch is served 12noon - 2.30pm, Dinner is served 5.30pm to 8pm. On a Saturday and Sunday Lunch is served 12noon till 8pm, with a dedicated Sunday menu. Children's menu, Gluten Free and Vegetarian options are always available. 01751 242 243 georgeanddragon@valiantpubs.com Black Swan 11 Market Place, Kirkbymoorside The Black Swan, with its half-timbered porch, dates from 1634. Serving cask ales, lagers and spirits. Traditional 'pub grub' and specials served 17.00 - 20.00 every day. Open Mon - Thurs 14.00 - 24.00, Sat - Sun 11.30 - 1.00. Jukebox and regular live bands. 01751 469551 https://www.facebook.com/people/Black-Swan/100054396436132/ Gavel and Bean Café Cooks Yard, New Road, Kirkbymoorside, YO62 6DZ The Gavel and Bean Café is located just near the Kirkbymoorside roundabout on the A170, at Ryedale Auctioneers’ Kirkbymoorside saleroom . We offer our own special blend of York Emporium coffee, speciality teas, lunch, snacks, and cakes. Free Wi-Fi, dog-friendly, bicycle rack, free parking, selection of homemade specials, fully licensed. Open Mon – Sun 9.00 - 15:00 01751 703114 https://gavelandbean.co.uk/ Treetops Bistro @ Kirkbymoorside Golf Club Manor Vale Ln, Kirkbymoorside, YO62 6EG Sitting among the ancient woodland in which the clubhouse nestles, Treetops offers an unforgettable dining experience. It combines top class taste with unbeatable value. From our Sunday Carvery, which is one of the most popular of its kind in our area, to our simple bar menu, we offer something for everyone at all price points. Book online or phone 01751 431 525 https://www.kirkbymoorsidegolf.co.uk/book-a-table/ The Feather & Beak @ Brickfields Farm Brickfields Farm Kirby Mills, Kirkbymoorside, YO62 6NS The best in fine dining where a passion for elevated cooking meets bespoke service and intimate dining. Nestled within the tranquil setting of Brickfields Farm, our restaurant blends the charm of North Yorkshire with both regional and European influenced cuisine, delivering unforgettable meals that celebrate local and seasonal ingredients. Open from 18.00 Wednesday to Saturday and from 12.00 p Sunday lunch service. 01751 433074 thefeatherandbeak@gmail.com www.thefeatherandbeak.co.uk The New Inn Cropton Cropton, nr Kirkbymoorside, YO18 8HH Open 7 days per week serving food daily 12.00 - 14.00 (12.00 - 15.00 on Sunday) and 17.00 - 20.00. Delicious range of main meals, sandwiches, hot ciabattas & melts and Yorkshire Pudding wraps. Roast Sunday Dinner, Pie Night on Tuesday and Beer Pint night on Thursday. Dog-friendly. On-site brewery tours Tuesday-Saturday at 14.00 (booking required). 01751 417330 info@newinncropton.co.uk . http://www.newinncropton.co.uk/ Manh Ley 14 Market Place, Kirkbymoorside Finest Chinese and Cantonese meals to take away. Sun - Thurs 16.30 - 22.00 Fri- Sat 16.30 - 22.30 Bank holidays 16.30 - 21.00 Browse the online menu at https://www.orderchinese.co.uk/takeaway-manh-ley-york/ then phone to order on 01751 433441 Star 67 Piercy End, Kirkbymoorside Fast food to take away - pizza, calzone, chicken, kebabs and wraps. Open daily 16.30 - 22.30 01751 432100 Bayramarchitecture@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/p/Star-Fast-Food-Kirkbymoorside-100057408641336/?locale=en_GB JB Spice 2 Church Street, Kirkbymoorside We offer a wide range of authentic Indian dishes, seafood and pizza, all prepared completely fresh. Open daily 17.00 - 22.00 - closed Tuesdays. 01751 430430 Order online at https://jbspice.com/order-now Moorside Bar & Club 7 Shaw Dr, Kirkbymoorside A fun, friendly social club that regularly hosts a mixture of events from bingo's to car boots. Regular live music. Members discounts off drinks. moorsidebarandclub@outlook.com 01751 432086

Contact the administrators of Kirkbymoorside Town website Contact Please note that this contact form is to contact the Kirkbymoorside Community Support Group who maintian this website NOT the Kirkbymoorside Town Brass Band. Please email phil.stockton@hotmail.com for Brass Band enquiries. Email kirkbymoorside.town@outlook.com First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thank you