The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican

Tickets: £20

Location: The Milton Rooms, Malton Market Place, Malton

Founded in Barnsley Rock City in 2006 by their outspoken and energetic ringleader Scott Doonican, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican are on a mission.

Far from being your typical folk ensemble, this cult-like collective of like-minded knitwear enthusiasts are determined to follow in their spiritual father’s immortal footsteps and keep his legacy alive. Scott and his brothers-from-other-mothers, Mo-Jo Doonican, Dave Doonican and the Reight Reverend Jeremiah Rickenbacker III, have quite the talent for Bar-Stewardising other famous people’s songs with new satirical comedy lyrics, on folk instruments.

To complete their outrageously understated image, the Doonicans have become instantly recognisable for their immaculate hair and their stylish choice of sexy knitwear, and instantly memorable for their lairy, no-holds-barred, anarchic live shows.

A group that is both perpetually on the move, ever-evolving and joyously independent, they have played close to 1,300 side-splitting shows to date, and have brought smiles and belly-laughs to audiences across the UK.

They continue to wow audiences with a fine selection of their greatest hits, including the likes of “Jump Ararnd”, “The Lady In Greggs”, “How Deep Is Your Glove?”, “Paint ’em Back”, “Goat Yoga” and “If I Could Punch A Face… It’d Be Justin Bieber’s”.

Find out more or book your tickets here: http://www.themiltonrooms.com/

Spend a whole day crafting and enjoy a free delicious lunch with us in Malton. Create beautiful, unique candles and soaps to take home with you!

Join us for the day in our Malton, Navigation Wharf workshop for a glorious, relaxing crafting day. In the morning, create two large (300ml) or several smaller 100% soy wax, scented candles, then in the afternoon, we enjoy a session of palm oil free soap-making, making six bars of your own signature, cold process soap to take home. We will share a delicious lunch together and there will be time to wander around Malton's Market Place after lunch too, if you wish.

In our spacious premises in Navigation Wharf, Yorkersgate, next to the Talbot Hotel, Malton, we will be hosting up to ten participants for each of the morning and afternoon sessions. The programme for this special all-day event is as follows

10.30am start with Tea/coffee, cake, introductions and safety briefing 

What we will cover:

• Candle-making background, materials, fragrances and choice of containers

• Candle-making demonstration

• Make-your own soy wax scented candles to take home

• Decorate a pre-made scented candle using a range of materials provided by us

12.45 - LUNCH and relaxation time

02.00pm tea, coffee and more cake (if you have room)

What we will cover:

• How is soap made? - Chemistry, history and practice of soapmaking

• What is soap made of? - Materials selection, choice of fragrances 

• Soapmaking demonstration

• Make-your six bars of signature blended, all natural, palm oil free soaps to take home

• Learn to spot the 'point of trace'

• Next steps, cutting and curing your soaps

04.00 to 04.30pm leave for home with your candles and soaps.

Your palm oil free soaps are created from vegetable oils and waxes using the cold process soap-making method. No melt-and-pour synthetic soap bases here! Your 100% soy wax candles are made from 100% high quality soy wax; no paraffin or smoky waxes!. Your items will be unique to you, personalised with your own dried flowers, fruit, exfoliants and essential oil fragrances.

These workshops make superb gifts. If you would like a card to be sent to the recipient, please select your Gift Card and add your message at checkout. Please ensure that we have the address for the recipient if you would like the card to be sent directly 

The morning sessions will start at 10.00 a.m. and finish around noon and  afternoon sessions will start at 2pm and finish at around 4.00pm (depending on how quickly we work - we do not like to rush, it's meant to be relaxing!)

Workshops are held at our Navigation Wharf Premises in Malton. 3 Navigation Wharf, Yorkersgate, YO17 7AA

A week or so before your workshop, we will email you to let you know what to bring with you. Please check your spam folder and contact us if you do not receive the email.

Cancellation Policy: We understand that sometimes things can change! If you'd like to reschedule, you must give 7 days notice or if you need to cancel, we require 14 days notice. Contact customers@cosycottagesoap.co.uk or call 01653 693555.

NOTE - If you would like to book a 'private' event with us, please get in touch at customers@cosycottagesoap.co.uk and let us know your requirements. We have hosted all sorts of groups, from families, to hen parties to craft clubs and Women's Institutes and we love welcoming you all to our workshops in Malton

For more information or to book your place please visit the Cosy Cottage website here .

The soap and candle making sessions can be booked as individual workshops too:

Soap Making: https://www.cosycottagesoap.co.uk/collections/malton-store-events/products/face-to-face-soap-making-workshops-in-malton

Candle Making: https://www.cosycottagesoap.co.uk/collections/malton-store-events/products/christmas-candlemaking-workshop

Soy Wax Candle Making Workshop

We will start with warm drinks and cake, before settling down for a session of learning and crafting together. We anticipate the workshop will take around two hours but we do not like to rush, it's all meant to be enjoyable and relaxing :)

- Learn all about 100% soy wax container candle-making in our Malton workshop
- Create your own, unique fragrance blend using natural, essential oils
- Make your own signature fragranced, 100% soy wax container candle(s)
- While your candle(s) is/are setting, decorate a (pre-made) 30cl container candle in your own unique style
- After the workshop, you will have at least 2 x container candles to take home with you to enjoy or gift to your friends and family

Tickets can be bought in-store or online: £65pp

Cosy Cottage Soap Making Workshop

Tea/coffee and introductions

- The history of soap making
- The chemistry of soap-making
- Fragrances, botanicals and essential oils
- Soap Making demonstration
- Choose your own fragrances, flowers, exfoliants
- Make your own soap
- Next steps - after 24 hours (cutting the soaps) and 2 weeks (post curing)

- Goodbyes and loading soap for transporting home

Tickets can be bought in-store or online: £65pp

Brian Bilston: How To Lay An Egg With A Horse Inside

Tickets: £17.50

Location: The Milton Rooms, Malton Market Place, Malton

With more than 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell-out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets.

He has published several bestselling collections of poetry, including You Took the Last Bus Home, Alexa, what is there to know about love? and Days Like These. His novel Diary of a Somebody was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award and he has also written collections of poetry for younger readers. In 2025 he released an album of his poetry set to music, Sounds Made by Humans, in collaboration with The Catenary Wires.

Autumn 2026 sees Brian return to the stage with his latest book, How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside. Get ready for an evening of comedy and laughter, as he takes us through the hows, whys and whats of reading, writing and enjoying poetry every day.

NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 14

Find out more or book your tickets here: http://www.themiltonrooms.com/

Malton Regency Country Ball 2026

Date: Friday 9th October 2026

Join us in the Milton Rooms for a Regency Country Ball with live music from Ebor Quartet and dance calling from historic dance expert Lottie Adcock!

Less formal than its city counterpart, a Regency country ball gave people the chance to come together to dance, socialise and meet new people. We’re recreating the country ball experience and invite you to take part – put on your finest frock (Georgian costume encouraged but not essential!) and your dancing shoes for a night of social dancing.

You needn’t be a dance expert as Lottie will lead you through all the steps, and singles as well as couples are welcome to take part. With lively dances and professional musicians, this promises to be a delightful evening of dance suitable for all levels.

This event is part of Malton Regency Weekend. For the full events listing, visit the Malton Museum Events page.

Find out more or book your tickets for the event here: Malton Regency Country Ball - Malton Museum

‍The Cook’s Walk – Malton’s Ultimate Food & Culture Tour

‍Discover Malton like never before. Join Gilly, founder of The Cook’s Place, for a behind-the-scenes walking tour packed with incredible food, local stories, and hidden gems.

This isn’t your typical walking tour. The Cook’s Walk is led by Gilly Robinson, founder and head chef of The Cook’s Place in Malton, offering an insider’s view of the town’s independent food scene and history. Think of it as exploring with a friend who knows everyone and everything about the local food scene - guiding you to the very best spots. It’s a hands-on way to discover the town’s rich heritage, meet its passionate producers, and experience Yorkshire food culture at its heart. ‍

During the four hours with Gilly you will sip artisan coffee, taste award-winning treats, and explore Malton’s best - from independent breweries and cheesemongers to bakeries, delis, and more. Along the way, uncover the town’s rich history, vibrant food scene, and unique character.

The tour will finish with a chance to sit down, enjoy a delicious light lunch made with ingredients from regional producers, and an exclusive chat with a special guest - a local ‘Food Hero’. Each monthly tour features a different local food hero, giving a brilliant reason to come back again!

Each four-hour tour concludes around 2.30pm, leaving visitors free to continue exploring Malton’s shops, markets, cafes and other attractions.

What You Need to Know

The tours run monthly from April to November, though they take a break in August. With only 12 spots per tour, it’s an exclusive and intimate experience that gives everyone a chance to get involved.

• Duration: 4 hours (finishing approx. 2:30 pm) starting at The Cook’s Place Malton

• Group Size: Limited to 12 guests

• Cost: £55 per person

• Booking: Advance booking is required. Find all events here: https://thecooksplacemalton.co.uk/

Planning to stay?

Malton offers a great range of accommodation - visit our “Stay” page to find the perfect place to stay.

Dining tip

If you’d like to eat at FortySix, La Trattoria, or Kerala Restaurant during your visit, we strongly recommend booking in advance, as availability on the day is limited.‍

The monthly tours will run May to November (excluding August). Spaces are limited to 12 guests and advance booking is required.

Malton Regency Soiree 2026

Date: Saturday 10th October 2026

The highlight of Malton’s Regency weekend, join renowned historic dance teacher, Lottie Adcock from Dance the Past for a night of Regency inspired dance, music, games and food! More intimate than a ball, a Regency soiree is a chance to come together and socialise in an informal but elegant setting. Music will be provided by Ebor Quartet and supper by York House.

You needn’t be a dance expert as Lottie will lead you through all the steps, and singles as well as couples are welcome to take part. With lively dances and professional musicians, this promises to be a delightful evening of dance suitable for all levels. Georgian costume encouraged but not essential!

This event is part of Malton Regency Weekend. For the full events listing, visit the Malton Museum Events page.

Find out more or book your tickets for the event here: Malton Regency Soiree - Malton Museum

A Tour of Birdsall House with Lady Cara

Date: Wednesday 15th October 2026 at 2.30pm

Tickets: £30pp. To book tickets please visit A Tour of Birdsall House - 15 Oct - Birdsall Estate

Join Lady Cara Willoughby for an intimate guided tour of Birdsall House, her family home. Lived in by the Willoughby family since 1540, Birdsall is rich with history, featuring an unbroken line of family portraits alongside furniture and objects by renowned artists and makers. During the tour, Lady Cara brings the house to life through the stories of its most notable ancestors, including Jane Austen’s great aunt Cassandra, the Tudor navigator Hugh Willoughby and the pioneering naturalist Francis Willoughby. The tour lasts approximately two hours and concludes with tea, coffee and biscuits.

A rare opportunity to pick your own apples from our beautiful heritage orchard and learn how our famous Ampleforth Abbey apple juice and full juice cider are pressed in the Abbey’s own Cider Mill.

Also on Saturday 29 August, Saturdays 12, 19 and 26 September and Saturdays 24 and 31 October 2026.

Free- pay for the apples you pick.

Find out more: http://www.ampleforthabbey.org.uk/

Join us for our last Daytime on the Dancefloor for 2026 with a D.I.S.C.O Special!

DJ Murray Mint and his dancers are back for a four-hour disco special from 4pm to 8pm.

THIS EVENT IS FOR OVER-18’s ONLY.

Ticket: £15.00

Find out more on the Milton Rooms website: https://themiltonrooms.com/event/daytime-on-the-dancefloor-d-i-s-c-o-spectacular/

Join Terry Deary, the number one Sunday Times bestselling author, for a lively and laugh-out-loud exploration of history’s most pivotal conflicts, told only as he can.

In his latest book, A History of the World in Ten Wars, Deary takes us on a fast-paced irreverent journey through the battles that shaped our world, asking the big questions:
What is war actually good for?
Why do we keep making the same mistakes?
And is there ever a better way?

Expect surprising insights, unexpected truths and plenty of humour including:
Why ancient Greeks finally united after centuries of fighting each other
The Mongols’ ingenious (and oddly practical) approach to warfare
How teabags were invented by accident
Why Napoleon wasn’t defeated by winter – but by a heatwave
And why the ‘World Wars’ might really have been one long war with a break

​PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS DESIGNED FOR AN ADULT AUDIENCE

Find out more on The Milton Rooms website : https://themiltonrooms.com/event/kemps-presents-terry-deary-a-history-of-the-world-in-ten-wars/

Further Monthly Artisan Market Dates in 2026:

• 21st February 2026

• 21st March 2026

• 25th April 2026

• 23rd May 2026

• 27th June 2026

• 25th July 2026

• 22nd August 2026

• 26th September 2026

• 24th October 2026

• 21st November 2026

• 19th December 2026

For further information on Little Bird Artisan Markets, or how to book a stall at one of the events, please email info@littlebirdmade.co.uk or visit www.littlebirdmade.com

A rare opportunity to pick your own apples from our beautiful heritage orchard and learn how our famous Ampleforth Abbey apple juice and full juice cider are pressed in the Abbey’s own Cider Mill.

Also on Saturday 29 August, Saturdays 12, 19 and 26 September and Saturdays 24 and 31 October 2026.

Free- pay for the apples you pick.

Find out more: http://www.ampleforthabbey.org.uk

Come stargazing at Ampleforth Abbey with expert astronomer Neill Sanders, who will guide you through the wonders visible in the night sky.

Telescopes will be provided, but please bring binoculars if you have them.

Tickets: £19 for adults / £12 for children, including a hot drink or squash, available online – pre-booking required.

Suitable for families and children over 6 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult and guests are advised to wrap up warm.

Book your place here: Stargazing | Ampleforth Abbey

A rare opportunity to pick your own apples from our beautiful heritage orchard and learn how our famous Ampleforth Abbey apple juice and full juice cider are pressed in the Abbey’s own Cider Mill.

Also on Saturday 29 August, Saturdays 12, 19 and 26 September and Saturdays 24 and 31 October 2026.

Free- pay for the apples you pick.

Find out more: http://www.ampleforthabbey.org.uk/