Join Tommy Banks for a rare and exclusive session on preserving Oldstead.
Tommy Banks is hosting a session on preserving Oldstead at The Black Swan at Oldstead, and it's one of those rare chances to hear him talk about a place he knows inside out. The session is billed as an exclusive look at preserving the village, and Banks is the one leading it.
If you're not already familiar, Tommy Banks is a chef who's built his name around the North Yorkshire countryside, and Oldstead is his home turf. The Black Swan is his own place, so this isn't just another talk — it's him speaking on a subject that hits close to home. The focus is on preserving Oldstead, and having him lead the conversation gives it a local weight that a guest speaker wouldn't bring.
It's not a one-off, either. The session runs on three separate dates: Thursday 8th, 13th and 21st October 2026, all at The Black Swan. If you can't make the first one, you've got two more chances later in the month, and they're all in the same spot. It's a rare and exclusive session, so it's worth picking the date that works best for you.
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If you've spent any time around the village or follow what Banks does, you'll know how much of his work is tied to the land and the community here. This is a chance to hear him talk about that in a more direct way. The Black Swan at Oldstead is the venue for all three dates: Thursday 8th, 13th and 21st October.
