Cozie give out pumpkins...
30th October, 2020.
After a successful few summer months when we ran Thursday night youth club sessions outside and Wednesday afternoon summer activities sessions on mill field we have now had to stop sessions at Cozie Due to the new restrictions. We have ,however, continued to offer detached youth work in the form of our two youth leaders, Emily and Martha, walking around Easingwold and talking to youngsters on Thursday evenings . As you can see our leaders are difficult to miss in their wonderful new pink hoodies and they have been able to talk to the youngsters and discuss projects they might be interested in. This has resulted in the Cozie team handing out pumpkins for the Easingwold pumpkin trail....
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National Skipping Day...
30th October, 2020.
In preparation for National Skipping Day on 6th November, children from Alne Primary School have enjoyed a skipping workshop from Dan at Playtime Workshops. Everyone in school took part, learning new skills and having fun. Free skipping ropes were provided by Skipping Workshops for children to use in their playtimes. Mrs Harpin, Year 5 classteacher said “It’s fantastic, the children are so enthusiastic about their skipping. They love it and play in groups every playtime, the workshop has inspired them....
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Easingwold and District U3A...
30th October, 2020.
We were Zooming again this month for our monthly meeting and it does look as if that is the pattern for the next several months. We are also having a bit of fun at the end of the meeting by going into ‘Break-out Rooms’ which means you chat with 2 or 3 other members. That feels a bit more like what we are used to at our monthly meetings.
This month our talk was about the Army Flying Museum in Middle Wallop in Hampshire. Dan Ball told us that they have 35 different aircraft including a glider used by the Royal Flying Corps in WW1, a Beaver used in the Middle East and Aden, an Islander which was a troop carrier in the late 80’s to 90’s and a Spitfire. The Centre was reopened in April last year after Lottery funding allowed renovation of the museum. It now includes a new archive centre, new aircraft linked with personal stories and new artefacts on display. A new programme for volunteering, education and outreach has been developed as has an oral history project to record experiences.
Back in the late 1850’s balloons were built using ox intestines and filled with hydrogen. 2 men would be in the basket suspended beneath and would be allowed to float up but still tethered to the ground. They observed and recorded what they could see. The balloon would be moved and the process repeated in a different spot. They still wore the bright red jackets of the militaryin those days....
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Sports Project Completed At Outwood Academy Easingwold...
23rd October, 2020.
Some welcome good news for Easingwold after the announcement that work has been completed on a sports project, complete with a new state-of-the-art 3G sports pitch and sports hall, at a North Yorkshire academy.
The pitch at Outwood Academy Easingwold was made possible thanks to investment from the Premier League, The FA and Government's Football Foundation and funds donated from Hambleton District Council, Easingwold Town AFC, and the Friends of Easingwold School.
The pitch at York Road-based academy is part of a multi-million pounds sports project that includes the construction of a new sports hall. The bulk of the money for the project was provided by Outwood Grange Academies Trust, the academy’s sponsor.
The completion of the sports pitch means Outwood Academy Easingwold is the home of a high-quality 3G sports pitch which would benefit and serve sportspeople and sporting teams from around the wider community.
The new completed sports hall at Outwood Academy Easingwold will provide a four court facility, with separate male and female changing rooms. Each side has accessible individual shower cubicles and internal entrances for wet/dry changing.
The building will also have a reception area to supervise the out of hours community use of the new sports hall.
Laura Eddery, Principal at Outwood Academy Easingwold, said: “We are delighted to announce that our sports project is now complete and we are excited for our sports pitch and sports hall to be in use.
“We are proud that we are bringing excellent facilities to the community and for the use of those within the community. We believe the pitch and sports hall will be vital to improving grassroots sport in the area by allowing local people to play a variety of sports in a safe environment in facilities that are fit for purpose....
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YORK HANDMADE PLAYS PIVOTAL ROLE IN NEW YORKSHIRE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS...
23rd October, 2020.
The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a significant role in three new North Yorkshire residential developments.
The Easingwold-based firm, one of the leading independent brick-makers in the country, has supplied specially-manufactured bricks for contemporary developments at Tollerton, Raskelf and Stillington.
Altogether York Handmade provided more than 160,000 bricks for the three sites, developed by North Yorkshire-based Ambleside Homes.
The developments comprise four high-spec bungalows at Far Croft, Tollerton, due to be completed next spring; four charming bungalows at The Finches, Raskelf, completed this year; and five large family homes at Woodbyne Way, Stillington, completed last year.
Alun Nixon of York Handmade Brick commented: “It has been a privilege to play a part in creating some beautiful family homes in North Yorkshire for Ambleside. These are very attractive developments, which provide much-needed local housing and enhance their communities....
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EASINGWOLD TOWN COUNCIL UPDATE...
23rd October, 2020.
• Volunteers have completed work on extending and widening the existing horseshoe path at Millfields to create a wheelchair friendly jogging/walking path that will also be part of the Park Run circuit once it resumes.
• A public consultation on the lighting of the path will take place when social distancing rules allow. The consultation will also ask for views about the possible introduction of a trim trail around the path and bike skills/jumps track on rough grassland opposite the skate park.
• The rugby posts have been removed from Millfields because of Health and Safety concerns. There are no plans to replace them as they were so rarely used.
• A large notice board is being installed near the Millfields car park.
• Based on expert nature conservation advice, plans are in place to cut 80% of Millfields north and south meadows on an annual rotational basis and to prepare the wildflower border for reseeding.
• A friendship garden is being designed for implementation close to the car park now that a suitable area of that low-lying land has been raised.
• An enclosed dog exercise and fun area will be established when some more of that lower lying land can also be raised
• The Vehicle Activate Speed Signs (VAS) are being rotated around our busier roads and monitored for their effectives on improving driver behaviour. Data is passed on to the police who may wish to take enforcement action as necessary. The data indicates that the signs have had a positive effect on reducing speeding.
• Work is progressing on the project to construct new, and repair existing, footpaths across the cobbles in the Town Centre to ensure there is good accessibility all around this area. Detailed construction plans have been drawn up and we will be carrying out appropriate consultations as soon as possible.
• Work has started on upgrading the ladies and disabled toilets....
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Lazy Dog Walkers leave a little present...
23rd October, 2020.
A reader from Wass sent in these photos of a bag of dog poo left in a hired skip situated on private property. These days skips tend to be recycled with contents sifted with as little as possible ending up in landfill (if at all). It is rather bad that some lazy dog walker could not be bothered to dispose of their dog mess properly, privately hired skips or other people waste bins are not the places...
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Easingwold Town U7’s...
16th October, 2020.
So far the U7’s have played three opponents, each time playing a league fixture followed by a friendly match. The squad continues to grow and now compromises of 22 players. Selection for the 5-a-side matches, whilst balancing player and team development, can be challenging. However, already 11 squad members have represented Easingwold Town U7’s.
The three fixtures have all been extremely even, with opposition coaches showing the same passion for player development as our two dedicated coaches: Andy Bulleyment and Paul Floyd...
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Thirsk and Malton heritage sites benefit from £2m grants...
16th October, 2020.
Kevin Hollinrake MP says it is fantastic news for people living in his constituency and for the millions of visitors to North Yorkshire that three hugely popular heritage sites are to receive substantial sums from the Cultural Recovery Fund (CRF) for Heritage, set up to help the country’s cultural gems survive the coronavirus pandemic.
The Castle Howard Estate will be awarded £870.000, whilst Eden Camp will receive £238,800 and the Wesley Centre (Malton Methodist Church) can expect £78,000. Three organisations will receive monies from the Heritage Stimulus Fund, distributed by Historic England for construction and maintenance. They are Helmsley Castle which is awarded £8,400, Thornton le Beans Chapel £47,404 and the Treasure House of England at Castle Howard will receive £612,960.
Mr Hollinrake said “I am delighted. This means that our wonderful heritage, which are huge tourist attractions in Thirsk and Malton, is getting vital support at a very challenging time and it will help protect their future as well as jobs and the benefits they bring to the local economy. It will mean that they will be preserved for future generations to enjoy not only by local people but the hundreds of thousands of visitors who come to North Yorkshire every year. I pay tribute to the Government for providing this crucial support...
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SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES SCHEME IN HAMBLETON...
16th October, 2020.
Hambleton District Council has so far helped 270 small business owners to join the Federation of Small Businesses(FSB) but there is still room for more.
The FSB provides access to an £30 discount by waiving the joining fee whilst the district council provides a £50 subsidy towards the cost of membership making it affordable to small business.
HDC was the first local authority to join forces with the FSB in the UK five years ago and a funding package was secured to enable 300 Hambleton new members to join the discounted scheme over five years.
Leader of the Council, Councillor Mark Robson said; “They can access advice and guidance on a whole range of services that are often very expensive to provide for a small operation. FSB’s membership is tailored to the smaller business and is great value for money – even more so with our financial support and I urge other small businesses to join the scheme before the funding runs out. Some members join for the networking, some for the 24 legal helpline and others for being part of a larger group of businesses that helps them develop and succeed. During the last six months businesses have faced many challenges, but knowing the support is out there makes all the difference to them...
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Easingwold in Bloom 2020...
9th October, 2020.
What a strange year it’s been due to the COVID 19 pandemic. It certainly has made a difference when it came to judging Easingwold in Bloom.
Due to the lockdown and older and vulnerable people shielding, this meant that people were not able to get out and buy their plants or potter in their gardens. However, for those that were able to do so there were some lovely displays around. I also saw a little bee curled up in one of my own flow ers fast asleep having done its work for the day...
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York Bird of Prey Centre at Huby Primary School...
9th October, 2020.
On Thursday 1st October we were treated to a fantastic display of birds by the York Bird of Prey Centre, Burn Hall, Huby.
All the children joined in at set times in their respective class bubble...
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Easi are back...
9th October, 2020.
Having had to suspend training since March as a result of the Covid epidemic Easi players are delighted to be able to resume training.
The sessions are somewhat adapted to conform to Government guidelines and advice from VX England.
Being able to get back to training has also meant that the long-overdue medals from the Easingwold District V2 League could be awarded.
In the seniors: Winner Léna Fowles. Runner-up Karen Bruin.
In the Youth: Winner Ellie Bowman, Runner-up Abi Gledhill
In Juniors: Winner Toby Helfferich, Runner-up Benjamin Higgins
In Cadets: Winner Arthur Bankes, Runner-up George Scott.
Sadly the shutdown meant that the National Finals were cancelled and the players did not have the opportunity to compete for the National Title. With the situation still so uncertain and some clubs still unable to train...
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Easingwold Community Primary School...
2nd October, 2020.
With help from parents, the community and local businesses, Easingwold Community Primary School have revamped our two Reception classrooms. Teachers at school have transformed both the indoor and outdoor learning environments to develop curiosity and enquiring minds to give our new Reception children the best possible start in school. The children are using the open-ended resources to develop their role play, language and spark their imaginations.
To support transition into the school life, we have created an environment that is an extension of home so children feel relaxed...
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Easingwold Golf Club – Gents Captain’s Day...
2nd October, 2020.
The Gents Captain’s Day was held on Saturday 19th September organised by Club Captain, Richard Scott. 137 participants enjoyed a competitive Stableford round in fine weather on a great course, with some unusual pin positions! Rescheduled from June due to earlier Covid restrictions, it was hoped that social gatherings would be permitted by this time enabling evening entertainment...
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‘Fields and Lanes’ under the ‘Willow Tree’ –
The Community Library...
2nd October, 2020.
On Sunday 27th, a socially distanced capacity audience were treated to a wonderful performance by the creative couple Jessa and Mick Liversidge.
Jessa’s uplifting songs ranged from Beatles classics through Carole King to Sting and his ‘Fields of Gold’. Mick’s poetry was also so varied ranging from Spike Milligan through DH Lawrence to ‘Business Girls’ by Sir John Betjeman. The highlight for me was a Victoria Wood poem titled ‘Love Song’ which Jessa and Mick performed as a combo.
The selection of songs and poems stole the hour away and Jessa/Mick performed without a microphone. They did however make full use of the WI bench, leaning, sitting and standing on it! What made the concert so inspiring was the delivery by the very talented coupl...
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Outwood Academy School Equestrian Team
‘Let the competition time begin’...
2nd October, 2020.
A new academic year for the school and time for the School Equestrian Team to regroup and focus on the year ahead. Team Manager Katie Davies-Savage set the wheels in motion rounding up all the past members and also recruiting some new ones this year, there are, so far 17 members joining the team, all members have to be from Outwood Academy School, Easingwold.
Due to the lockdown, it’s been impossible for the team to meet and practice, but these young riders have spent a lot of their time training on their own and keeping their ponies fit and healthy . Saturday saw the team meet at Northallerton Equestrian Centre for the National Schools NSEA Show Jumping Qualifier, it was the first event this year and very popular with many schools from the area taking part...
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