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Adventures - at 70!...

24th September, 2021.

In the 1960s Easingwold School (as it was then called) had an Explorers Club and a high reputation for encouraging outdoor pursuits and adventures. This has obviously had a lasting effect on “The Richards girls” - Anne (now Kaneko), Liz (now Conway), Jill (now Barry) and Jane (now Johnson). Today they are scattered from Aberdeen to Buckinghamshire but the spirit of adventure lives on. Recently Liz wrote the following to friends and acquaintances: I have a big 70th birthday coming up but instead of parties, holidays of a lifetime or birthday presents, I have decided to take on the challenge of walking ‘The Yorkshire 3 Peaks’ with my ‘Sherpa’ support family. I am doing this tough 24 mile walk taking in the 3 peaks of Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-Y-Ghent on Sunday, 12 September 2021.........
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Horse Heaven!...

24th September, 2021.

After a rubbish 18 months of cancelled trips, rescheduled activities and missed opportunities, on Tuesday 14th of September, the girls from 1st Sutton on the Forest brownie unit were super excited to spend an evening down at York Riding School. Not only did the girls get to experience riding the ponies, but they were also taught all about caring for a horse! They learnt about how to groom them, what to feed them, tacking up & lots more.........
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Kick Start for The Boot Shop...

24th September, 2021.

Local resident, Penny Howard, was all smiles this week as she caught up with Brian Timmins from Easingwold’s Chapel Street charity, The Boot Shop. “This time two years ago I was training body and soul for the Great North Run in aid of The Boot Shop, and I’m repeating it this year,” she explains, “It will be my 14th time running this half marathon – am I mad? We’ll see! I’m determined to do my best even though there’ll be new challenges this year with a slightly altered course” (due to new Covid restrictions). Penny took time out of her strenuous training schedule to pop into The Boot Shop to see how they’ve been spending some of the £1,500 funds raised by the generous people of Easingwold and UKi Direct, local business insurance broker, who sponsored her 21.1km (13.7miles) run in 2019.........
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Easingwold Outdoor Centre Gala Opening...

24th September, 2021.

1st Easingwold Scout Group were pleased to welcome their sponsors to the gala opening of the new Easingwold Outdoor Centre ("The Dawney”) on 11th September. After a mammoth fundraising effort totalling over £218,000, the new centre built by Grainger Builders of Ripon, is now up and running, welcoming scouts from within and outside of the District and a wide range of community groups all enjoying this unique facility........
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Easingwold 1st XI Cricket Finish Season in Style...

17th September, 2021.

Easingwold 1st XI (30) 116-1 (S Piercy 37, T Wilson 45*) beat Osbaldwick (1) 114 all out (Z Wilson 4-29) by 9 wickets. Last weekend, Easingwold welcomed already relegated Osbaldwick to Back Lane for the final fixture of the season. In keeping with the theme of the season, Tom Wilson won the toss, and decided that the hosts would bowl first. After wrapping up the title last week, it was perhaps understandable that there was a slight drop in intensity from Easingwold, who made a fairly sloppy start with the ball, in particular conceding far many more extras than they would have being comfortable with. Despite the low key start, Zac Wilson did begin to find his radar, and was rewarded with the first two wickets to fall, leaving Osbaldwick 39-2 after 7 overs. Paul Skilbeck (1-23) inflicted further damage to the visitors in the next over without any addition to the score, as the match suddenly looked to be going with the form book with the hosts well on top........
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Alne WI...

17th September, 2021.

Alne WI Meeting 8 September 2021 (hooray, we are back!) Village Hall had been professionally cleaned for our meeting by Southbank Pest Control (Sanitizing & Disinfecting) A very warm welcome from our president Joan started our much anticipated, first in person meeting, since February 2020! Joan thanked Jean and Diana for organizing the recent successful summer dinner at The Stapylton Arms at Wass. The photos show some of the Members joy at us all being together, (or possibly for the knickerbocker glories?) on the evening........
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Easingwold in Bloom 2021 Judge’s Report...

17th September, 2021.

Best Garden: Winner 3 Rosemary Court – An abundant, vibrant display in a small front garden which brightens up the street and is a joy to the owner and passers-by alike. Highly commended – 41 Longbridge Drive – another example of a clever, creative use of space. The flowers and plants are bright and cheerful with a carefully thought through colour scheme........
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Easingwold and District Community Care Association volunteer celebration at Burn Hall...

17th September, 2021.

Thursday afternoon last saw some of the wonderful EDCCA volunteers gather at Burn Hall to celebrate their achievements and continued support during the Covid pandemic. These have been unprecedented times and everyone has really stepped up help out with so many task, not only volunteers within Easingwold but the villages too. Before the Covid pandemic we celebrated our volunteers with coffee and bun get togethers and free training but of course that was all stopped during the recent times. Di Watkins stood up and gave a speech to thank everyone for coming along and to thank our guests of honour. It is amazing to think that 2,500 tasks were undertaken, 7,700 meals delivered and 20 extra telephone befriending clients matched. We managed to source a hairdryer, a baby gate, wheelchairs were loaned and reassurance given. Wool was sourced to make Dementia twiddle muffs to ease the anxiety of Dementia patients.......
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Friends of St Monica’s back Women’s Football...

9th September, 2021.

Women’s football in Easingwold has been given a boost thanks to the Friends of St Monica’s Hospital (FOSMH). As part of its campaign to support health and well-being in the area, FOSMH has given a grant to the Easingwold Town Ladies Football group. Around 20 girls and women meet weekly and the grant will buy equipment and rent of an all-weather pitch in winter. Aisha Hepton, the group’s Coach, said “We started as a result of lockdown, and the physical and mental benefits have been great. As well as enjoying the football it’s been a real boost to be able to socialize, meet new friends, and develop skills.......
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Pavers Foundation Supports Cricket Club with £500 Donation...

9th September, 2021.

The Pavers Foundation, charitable employee-led initiative of leading multi-channel footwear retailer Pavers has recently donated £500 to Stillington Cricket Club, on behalf of Frankie Gibson, Product and Creative Copywriter at Pavers Head Office in York. Frankie applied for funding through the Foundation’s grant application scheme, which encourages all colleagues in the business to apply for grant funding for causes close to their hearts, which are impactful in areas of health, education, and community. Frankie’s cousins both enjoy sport at Stillington Cricket Club, and she was saddened to hear about recent break-ins at the club, leading them into financial difficulty. The grant donation will be used to replace the nets, which are currently in poor condition, Frankie explained the importance of the club to those who attend it: “It is a great club at the heart of the community and really encourages children to reach their potential.......
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FRIENDSHIP GARDEN MILLFIELDS PARK...

9th September, 2021.

20 hard-working volunteers spent the summer clearing, weeding, planting, watering and transforming a sparse patch of land into the friendship garden in Millfields Park. To celebrate, the Mayor of Easingwold, Councillor Peter Nottage, cut the red ribbon and officially opened the friendship garden on 21st August. The original concept was created as part of an initiative to improve the park, then put to the public for consultation. The friendship garden proved to be one of the most popular ideas presented with an enthusiastic response from all participants. The project began in earnest in early 2021, led by Councillor Kathleen Butcher.......
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Local Fundraise for The Nikki Waterhouse Trust...

9th September, 2021.

Easingwold Golf Club hosted the major fund-raising event of the year for The Nikki Waterhouse Trust on Friday 3rd September at the annual Hunters Golf Day. The event is in its 19th year and has been supporting local charities over those years. “Everyone enjoyed the day”, said Ian Dunlop, local Hunters franchise owner, “it was great to see so many local people taking part and supported by so many local businesses too.” The Nikki Waterhouse Trust was set up in February 2015 in memory of the 32-year-old estate agent who worked for Hunters and was tragically taken away from her family and friends in October 2013. Nikki loved children, so it felt right to create a trust in her name to help make a difference to their lives.......
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UK’s National Junior Miss 2021 – Eva-Marie Grant...

3rd September, 2021.

Eva-Marie Grant, a teenager from Easingwold is celebrating after winning the national pageant title of Uk’s National Junior Miss 2021/22. Fifteen-year-old Eva fought off the tough competition of girls from all over the United Kingdom to take home the prestigious UK’s National Junior Miss crown. Eva has been working extremely hard this year to take home the crown, and that’s exactly what she did! This was the very first grand finale of this competition, and the glamorous event was held at The Park Hall Hotel, in Lancashire. The UK’s National Junior Miss grand final was held alongside the final of four other divisions including Teen, Miss, Ms and Classic Ms on the evening of Tuesday 27th of July.......
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“A NIGHT AT THE CASINO” Charity Ball, Woodstock...

3rd September, 2021.

“Remarkable” and “Inspirational” are just two of the words used to describe 20 year old Francesca Foxcroft who organized and hosted a Charity Ball for PoTS UK and YoungMinds on Saturday night at the stunning new venue, Woodstock Events in Shipton. Francesca was diagnosed with PoTS, a condition that causes the heart rate to shoot up when she stands up which leads to a multitude of symptoms including dizziness and nausea. Having never heard of the condition before her diagnosis, Francesca wanted to raise awareness for the disease but also much needed funds for the Charity PoTS UK and organization run by medical professionals who are hoping to carry out more research and offer support to those suffering.......
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Alne Tennis Club Competitions...

3rd September, 2021.

The traditional Bank Holiday weekend competitions were held at Alne Tennis Club. The Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Singles were held on the Saturday and, despite new entrants, ended up with both 2020 champions retaining their crowns. After Round-Robin qualifications, Tom Plowman beat Steve Broughton in a repeat of the 2020 Final while Emily Johnson also retained the Ladies’ Doughboy Shield, generously donated by Clarks Family Bakers in 1987.......
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Easingwold Fire Station Event...

3rd September, 2021.

On the 29th of August, Easingwold Youth Council set up a stall outside the Easingwold Fire Station, in order to promote the successes of recent projects. Over the past year, we have acquired funding for an outdoor table tennis table in the memorial park, set up Red Boxes in order to deal with the issue of period poverty in the local area, and we are well on our way towards funding a youth shelter.......
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