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Free business networking · Stokesley, North Yorkshire · Est. 2015Thirsty Thursday —
Thirsty Thursday —
networking but not
as you know it
Free, informal, no hard sell. Monthly on Thursdays 5–7pm at The Mill, Stokesley. Co-founded by Sue Thompson in November 2015.
🎉 It's free to attend — and always will be
About Thirsty Thursday
10+ years of relaxed, informal business networking in Stokesley
No pre-breakfast events. No expensive joining fees. No pressure to sell or pitch. Just local business people, a great venue and a genuinely enjoyable Thursday evening.
300+
Businesses attended since 2015
10+
Years running & growing
3
Defibrillators funded for Stokesley
Free
Always free to attend
When & where
Thursdays · 5–7pm · The Mill, Stokesley
📅 Specific dates vary month to month — check www.thirstythursdaystokesley.co.uk or follow us on Facebook for the latest dates.
Award recognition
Hambleton Business Award finalist — 2015, 2018 & 2023
Top three in the Market Town Ambassador category at the final Hambleton Business Awards 2023. Also a Hambleton Business Award winner in 2016.
Community giving
Giving back to the Stokesley community
Thirsty Thursday attendees have come together to raise funds for three defibrillators now installed in the Stokesley area — potentially saving lives in our community.
Come along — you're very welcome
Whether you're an established business, a sole trader or just thinking of starting — Thirsty Thursday is for you.