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Easingwold Hawks First Win Of The Season ...


Saturday 30th September, 2023





Easingwold Hawks registered their first win of the season on Sunday morning against Rawcliffe in the York City Youth Cup.

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Local Fundraise for The Nikki Waterhouse Trust (Easingwold) ...


Saturday 30th September, 2023





Easingwold Golf Club hosted the major fund-raising event of the year, The Hunters Golf Day in aid of The Nikki Waterhouse Trust on Friday 1st September at the annual Hunters Golf Day.

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u3a Games Afternoon ...


Saturday 30th September, 2023





As part of u3a week nationwide Easingwold & District u3a organized a Games Afternoon in the Galtres Centre lounge.

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Easingwold Town U7’s ...


Saturday 30th September, 2023





The U7’s have entered one team into the York and District Youth Football League.

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Alne WI visits Alne Brickyard ...


Saturday 23rd September, 2023





This months meeting was open to husbands/partners/friends and was very well attended. Joan (President) warmly welcomed everyone.

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Hovingham Mixed Tennis League ...


Saturday 23rd September, 2023





Another successful Hovingham League season took place in 2023 and all the matches were played with very few rain postponements.

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Baroque Concert ...


Saturday 23rd September, 2023





Now in need of restoration, after very many years of weathering, is the original wooden tower of St Mary the Virgin Church, Raskelf.

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One of those hot July days ...


Saturday 23rd September, 2023





Newby Hall. That really is a special place to visit and one to visit with the benefit of a loquacious guide who knows the tale.

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Easingwold CC Win the League ...


Saturday 16th September, 2023





Easingwold 1st XI (10) 149-3 (R Taylor 32, J Wright 55*) beat Sheriff Hutton Bridge (0) 146 all out (T Quinn 5-35) by 7 wickets.

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Easingwold Wanderers Walking Football ...


Saturday 16th September, 2023





Have you heard about walking football? Did you realize there are now over 1,200 clubs in the UK with over 40 thousand regular players.

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Easingwold heats up for the finale of the Summer of Music ...


Saturday 16th September, 2023





Well, after a rather challenging at times Summer in Easingwold, we were due a break in the weather – and it just happened to coincide with the last event in our Easingwold Summer of Music.

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Captain v President's Challenge ...


Saturday 16th September, 2023





This annual event is the final in house competition when Easingwold Bowls Club members are randomly divided into two teams.

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Village Playground Benefits From Egg-Man’s Grand Donation ...


Saturday 9th September, 2023





Parish Council receive £1000 from local egg producer Matthew Blaken.

Shipton by Beningbrough’s Parish Council has benefitted from a very welcome £1,000 this week for the continuing upkeep of the popular community children’s play area.

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Boost For St Monica’s Hospital from Friends ...


Saturday 9th September, 2023





Both staff and patients at St Monica's Hospital are benefitting from recent support has been given by the Friends of the hospital.

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MP praises local housing association's energy saving homes ...


Saturday 9th September, 2023





A constituent has described how moving into one of four homes which an affordable housing provider has retrofitted to make them the most energy efficient and environmentally friendly homes in its entire stock as like “winning the lottery”.

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Dog Bag Dispenser at Millfield ...


Saturday 9th September, 2023





There has been a number of comments recently on the amount of dog mess that was getting left up at Millfield Park, Easingwold.

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Easingwold in Bloom 2023 – Judge’s report ...


Saturday 2nd September, 2023





It has been my pleasure to walk the many different parts of Easingwold looking at the front gardens and displays.

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Outwood Academy Easingwold Celebrates Successful GCSE Results Day ...


Saturday 2nd September, 2023





Students from Outwood Academy Easingwold are celebrating after receiving their GCSE results.

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Endurance Pony Club Champs for local rider and local sponsorship ...


Saturday 2nd September, 2023





Local girl Kathryn Featherstone, who is a member of North & East Yorkshire Group of Endurance, and York and Ainsty South Pony Club have been training hard these last few months to ensure her horse and herself was fit and ready to take on the Pony Club Endurance Championship Competition.

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Easingwold Cricket Club “Hall of Fame”...


Saturday 2nd September, 2023





Last Saturday evening in the club house following the League game, the cricket club launched their “Hall of Fame” with the first 10 inductees.

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Outwood Academy Easingwold Celebrates Successful A-Level Results Day...


Saturday 26th August, 2023





Students from Outwood Academy Easingwold are celebrating after receiving their A-Level results. Despite the disruption to their GCSE year due to the pandemic.

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EDCCA Easingwold Men’s shed...


Saturday 26th August, 2023





Despite the heavy rain on Monday 14th August, Britcab (Tholthorpe) delivered and installed EDCCA’s community hub building. There were some interesting moments for those watching as the two sections of the structure were expertly swung over the existing building and lowered on to the base.

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Jim Knapton, Frank Atkinson Shield...


Saturday 26th August, 2023





This charity raising event is also a two leg competition between Easingwold and Stillington bowls clubs.

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Easingwold Take the Medals at the National Pickleball Championship...


Saturday 19th August, 2023





Pickleball players from Easingwold, who play at the Galtres Centre, did great at the recent English Open Pickleball championship.

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EASINGWOLD CRICKET CLUB ON THE ROAD WITH RELIANCE BUSES...


Saturday 19th August, 2023





One of Easingwold Cricket Clubs sponsors, Reliance Motor Services, have collaborated to help the club target their geographical reach by offering bus advertising.

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Easingwold Running Club...


Saturday 19th August, 2023





The start of my first ever half-marathon was a damp squib. It was delayed, so I chatted some more with other Running Club members, sharing knowledge and advice. The gem that stayed with me was from Mike Wallis – focus on the mile you are running, not on the ones to come.

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Samba Drumming in Easingwold Community Library...


Saturday 19th August, 2023





If you were around the marketplace last Tuesday morning, you may well have heard the sound of Samba drumming coming from the library.

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Springhill Court News ...


Saturday 12th August, 2023





Earlier this year the “Friends of Springhill Court” was re-formed much to the delight of the residents.

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Easingwold Town Council Friendliness Initiative...


Saturday 12th August, 2023





Another get together was enjoyed at The George Hotel on Friday 28th July, with a good quiz from Derek.

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Yorkshire Day at Stillington Oaks...


Saturday 12th August, 2023





The residents of Stillington Oaks retirement apartments held a communal curry night to celebrate Yorkshire Day on August 1st.

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Volunteers Start Young...


Saturday 12th August, 2023





Congratulations to Jaime Tuxford, aged 13 years, who completed her 50th Parkrun VOLUNTEERING at Millfield Park last Saturday morning.

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EDCCA Children’s Activities...


Saturday 5th August, 2023





Following on from our session in the Easter Holidays, Rachel and Sam were back in action at the Scout Hut on Chase Garth on the 25th July.

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Huby & District Triples Bowls League...


Saturday 5th August, 2023





The game between Wigginton v Harome was rearranged for Monday 31st July due to Harome’s involvement in the annual Ryedale Show at Welburn Park.

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Chapman Medd Charity Organ...


Saturday 5th August, 2023





The good folk of Easingwold were treated to a rendition of Traditional fair ground music from the Chapman Medd Charity Organ on Friday afternoon last.

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Quilt & Needlecraft Festival - A Great Success...


Saturday 5th August, 2023





Wow, Amazing, OOhhh, Fantastic, Incredible, Breathtaking … some of the words used when visitors entered the door of All Saints Church, Newton on Ouse.

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Colour Run 2023 at Crayke Primary School ...


Saturday 29th July, 2023





Well, if you thought it was good last year… this year’s obstacle theme took it to a whole new level.

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Millfield Junior Parkrun ...


Saturday 29th July, 2023





Sunday 23rd July saw the very first Millfield Junior Parkrun here in Easingwold.

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Local Brownie achieves top award ...


Saturday 29th July, 2023





Isabel from Galtres Brownies in Huby was recently presented with her.

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Derrick Johnson Memorial Shield 2023 ...


Saturday 29th July, 2023





An annual triples bowls match between Easingwold and Huby to celebrate the life of Derrick Johnson, was played last Saturday (15th).

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Barclays Bank in Easingwold to close this October ...


Saturday 22nd July, 2023





Last Friday 14th July it was announced that Barclays Bank will be shutting down the Easingwold branch on Chapel Street on Friday 13th October 2023.

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Easingwold volunteers raise £5,000 for Yorkshire Cancer Research ...


Saturday 22nd July, 2023





A group of volunteers in Easingwold have raised more than £5,000 for Yorkshire Cancer Research with a series of fundraising events.

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Easingwold District Lions hold a Meet the Lions and Awards Evening ...


Saturday 22nd July, 2023





The Lions of Easingwold District Lions Club celebrated their president’s changeover meeting at the Alne Cricket Club on Wednesday 12th July.

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Crayke Church of England Primary School News ...


Saturday 22nd July, 2023





Hagbane’s Doom

What an absolutely fantastic effort the children in KS2 made to produce a performance to remember for many years to come.

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Rockin All over The Wold ...


Saturday 15th July, 2023


Saturday 8th July was certainly a day of contrasts with a mixture of sunshine and showers throughout the day.

However the rain did not put off the crowds who flocked to Easingwold Market Place for “Rockin All Over the Wold” which kicked off at noon.

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Parkrun for NHS 75th Birthday ...


Saturday 15th July, 2023





Another special event took place on Saturday in Easingwold to start the day off at 9am in warm conditions.

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GREAT ENDING TO A GREAT SEASON FOR EASINGWOLD TOWN’S U9’S ...


Saturday 15th July, 2023





On Saturday 1st July 14 players attended a football tournament hosted by East Coast Beach Soccer.

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Stillington CC Ladies Match report ...


Saturday 15th July, 2023





Sunday 9th July, 2023

Stillington CC Ladies versus Hutton Rudby CC Ladies

A very hot, muggy afternoon saw Stillington Ladies play their debut softball cricket match against Hutton Rudby down at the Stillington Oval.

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Easingwold Primary School Summer Fair ...


Saturday 8th July, 2023





The PTA at Easingwold Primary School held their first Summer Fair since the pandemic last weekend. The sun was shining and everybody had a brilliant time.

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Alne Open Gardens afternoon Sunday 25th June ...


Saturday 8th July, 2023





It turned out to be a very hot humid afternoon with the threat of a heavy shower lingering in the background.

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EASINGWOLD AND DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB ...


Saturday 8th July, 2023





Once the various preparations were completed by two or three Committee Members to set the scene for our 39th Birthday and members had settled around small tables.

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Husthwaite Primary School News ...


Saturday 8th July, 2023





Husthwaite Primary School have had a amazing week of sports, the children competed in mixed year group heptathlon activities including javelin and shotput.

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FOURTH PARK RUN ANNIVERSARY ...


Saturday 1st July, 2023





Four years since Millfield Park Run started on 22nd June 2019.

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Easingwold Summer of Music ...


Saturday 1st July, 2023





Another Saturday afternoon beckoned, and it was the turn of Easingwold’s very on Songstress and indeed Singing Leader Jessa Liversidge.

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Easingwold and District Community Care Association – adapted from a piece by Robert Thomas ...


Saturday 1st July, 2023





It was in 1986 that a group of people active in the community felt that there were social needs in the locality that were not being met.

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Live Music at EDCCA Poppets...


Saturday 1st July, 2023





Glastonbury has started so music came to Poppets last Wednesday morning.

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Easingwold beavers go to Flamingo Land...


Saturday 24th June, 2023





On Saturday the 17th of June Easingwold Beavers spent an enjoyable day at Flamingo land.

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Business Briefcase – North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Training Centre and Easingwold Fire Station...


Saturday 24th June, 2023





All the training for firefighters in North Yorkshire is conducted at Easingwold Training Centre from basic training through to advanced firefighting.

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Crayke Church of England Primary School News...


Saturday 24th June, 2023





Year 6 Leavers’ Hoodies

Year 6 children were over the moon to receive their leavers’ hoodies last Friday in collective worship, presented by CHASA reps Rebecca and Tracey via their reception buddies.

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Easingwold WI June Report...


Saturday 24th June, 2023





We were pleased to welcome some new ladies to our monthly meeting last week.

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Outwood Academy Easingwold trip to Hickstead...


Saturday 17th June, 2023





OAE Equestrian team safely made their epic 275 mile journey to the prestigious All England Jumping Course at Hickstead, in Sussex, during half-term to compete at the NSEA (National Schools Equestrian Association) Championships.

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Easingwold Brass Band Play Easingwold...


Saturday 17th June, 2023





Sunday rather than the usual Saturday (due to the craft market), saw a classic concert by the Easingwold Town Band; and on a very warm sunny afternoon in Easingwold Market Place, it created a lovely traditional atmospherey.

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Wass Open Gardens raises money for Charity...


Saturday 17th June, 2023





Wass Open Gardens is a popular annual event held Sunday 4th June to raised money for local charities. This year 11 gardens were open and there were various stalls to entertain visitors and the now famous Village Hall “ Pop-up Café” serving sandwiches, cakes and scones was busy all day.

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Crayke School News...


Saturday 17th June, 2023





Last week the year 5 children from Crayke School had a residential trip to Carlton Lodge at Thirsk.

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Alne Tennis – Jubilee Cup...


Saturday 10th June, 2023





The Alne Tennis Jubilee Cup attracted a strong field last week in delightful dry and sunny conditions.

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Stillington Squash Club - End of Season Report...


Saturday 10th June, 2023





Stillington Squash Club enjoyed a largely successful season in the York and District Winter Leagues.

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Huby & District Triples Bowls League...


Saturday 10th June, 2023





Game 6 – Tuesday 30th May

Easingwold probably thought that a home game against lowly Hutton-le-Hole would provide the Points to close the gap on Malton, who themselves had a tricky game against second placed Harome.

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EDCCA Children’s activities at the Scout Hut...


Saturday 10th June, 2023





It was a lovely sunny afternoon in the school holidays when we set up the 4 tables ready for the EDCCA children’s activities.

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Road Race League in Easingwold...


Saturday 3rd June, 2023





The York and District Road Race League came to Easingwold on Tuesday 23rd May and what a fantastic evening it was.

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Whitsun Bank Holiday sees the launch of the Easingwold Summer of Music...


Saturday 3rd June, 2023





What a Bank Holiday weekend it was in Easingwold with the launch of our annual Summer of Music Festival.

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Crayke Church of England Primary School News...


Saturday 3rd June, 2023





Murton Park Visit – Holly

Message from Miss Walker and Mrs Shirley

We had such an amazing experience at Murton Park! From the second we arrived we were immersed in the Roman world.

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Easingwold Men’s shed...


Saturday 3rd June, 2023





The first face to face meeting of the new men’s shed group took place at Morning coffee, Afternoon tea (formally the New Inn) Long Street, on Wednesday 24th.

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Local Competition Winner...


Saturday 27th May, 2023





Local Crayke 11-year-old Odin Dawson competed in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Marital Arts Yorkshire Open held in Leeds on Saturday 13th March, and came away with both a gold and a bronze medal.

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Brownlee Triathlon...


Saturday 27th May, 2023





Pupils from Year 3, 4 and 5 from Outwood Primary Academy Alne have taken part in the Brownlee Foundation Triathlon event at York Sports Village.

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Blooming Good News for Shipton from Friends of St Monica’s...


Saturday 27th May, 2023





A new “Wildflower Woodland” is being planted in Shipton-by-Beningbrough , with funding help from the Friends of St Monica’s Hospital (FOSMH).

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Alne WI Meeting...


Saturday 27th May, 2023





This months meeting was opened by our President Joan Baram. It was well attended. Joan welcomed members and visitors.

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ANOTHER VICTORY FOR EASINGWOLD TOWN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB...


Saturday 20th May, 2023





On the 13th May over 160 children attended the in-house annual football tournament held at Easingwold Town football club.

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Easingwold v Stillington Charity Match...


Saturday 20th May, 2023





Last Sunday the 14th May our two local clubs met for our long standing yearly competition at our Easingwold green, not only to play bowls but raise funds for charity.

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Coronation Tablecloth 70 Years in the Making...


Saturday 20th May, 2023





Rain stopped play

Back in 1953 Freda Pearson was gifted a tablecloth to embroider as a wedding present, as this was the same year of the Queen’s coronation.

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Donation to Stillington Cricket Club Young Players Initiative...


Saturday 20th May, 2023





Rain stopped play

When local freemason – Chris Parr – visited Stillington Cricket Club to make a donation to support their Dynamo Players Initiative for 8-12 year olds he took his bat along.

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Easingwold Coronation Celebration – A Day to Remember...


Saturday 13th May, 2023





On Sunday 7th May, Easingwold and surrounding areas gathered in Easingwold Market Place to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.

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Easingwold Town U9’s Presentation Day...


Saturday 13th May, 2023





The U9’s ended their 2022/23 season with a Presentation, which started with some fun football games, followed by a picnic and medal presentation.

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Special Commemorative Service Celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III...


Saturday 13th May, 2023





On Sunday 7th May, at Easingwold Parish Church there was a well attended special service held to commemorate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III led by the Revd. Margaret Young.

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Tollerton Tennis Club News...


Saturday 13th May, 2023





Tollerton Tennis Club opened their tennis season with a mixed doubles competition playing for the Hailstone Cup.

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“Run for Roger”...


Saturday 6th May, 2023





On Saturday 29th April over 50 Easingwold Running Club (ERC) members took part in “Run for Roger” in memory of Roger Nicholls.

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Easingwold Hawks League Cup Final...


Saturday 6th May, 2023





Easingwold Hawks U11s vs Brooklyn Lions U11s, Sunday 30 April, kick-off 12.30pm.

Easingwold Hawks U11s played their league trophy final against Brooklyn Lions U11s on Sunday afternoon at Poppleton.

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Crayke Church of England Primary School News...


Saturday 6th May, 2023





Apple Class: Stop Food Waste Day & Coronation Preparations

Did you know that on April 26th it was ‘Stop Food Waste Day’? We learnt about how food is wasted and the impact that this has on the environment.

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Huby & District Triples Bowls League – Game 1...


Saturday 6th May, 2023





Easingwold welcomed local rivals Huby, hoping to get their challenge for the title off to a good start.

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Yarn Bombing in Easingwold...


Saturday 29th April, 2023





When I pulled into the Market Place on Friday 21st April I was excited to see that overnight the Easingwold Craft & Natter group had been out and decorated the Market Place in Coronation style yarn bombing.

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Volunteering Fayre...


Saturday 29th April, 2023





This month’s edition of Business Briefcase is somewhat of a double header.

On Saturday 22 April 2023, the Easingwold and District Volunteering Fayre took place in the Galtres Centre. If you missed it, it is not too late to volunteer with the 16 local organizations who had a stand - volunteers are always needed and welcomed for.

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Business Briefcase – Franken Properties and Easingwold Cricket Club...


Saturday 29th April, 2023





This month’s edition of Business Briefcase is somewhat of a double header.

In 2029 Easingwold Cricket Club will celebrate 200 years as a Cricket Club, formed at the same time as Thirsk, Sessay and York cricket clubs in 1829; and for the last 100 plus years there has always been at least one member of the Skilbeck family in the team.

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Cricket at Outwood Primary Academy Alne...


Saturday 29th April, 2023





Pupils from Years 1, 2 and 3 from Outwood Primary Academy Alne have taken part in All Stars Cricket sessions with Tom Bates from Yorkshire County Cricket.

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Hi Tech Wickets...


Saturday 22nd April, 2023





Last week two hybrid wickets were installed at Easingwold Cricket Club, this is a process where 2,500 leaves of plastic grass per sq. metre, are stitched into the existing grass playing surface to give it strength and durability.

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Easingwold Primary School Trip...


Saturday 22nd April, 2023





The Year 5 children from Easingwold Primary School took part in a three day residential trip to Liverpool before the Easter holidays.

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1st Kyle Valley Scouts Expedition Weekend...


Saturday 22nd April, 2023





What an intense weekend! It was everything we wanted it to be but in a slightly different way!

The Scouts were in teams of between four and six people and walked routes totalling 30km (18miles) over two days on their own, using maps and notes they had made themselves.

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London Landmarks Half Marathon for Young Epilepsy...


Saturday 22nd April, 2023





A couple of weeks ago, we took on the challenge of running the London Landmarks Half Marathon.

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SINGERS BUILD BRIDGES WITH MOVIE MUSICALS MAGIC IN EASINGWOLD!...


Saturday 15th April, 2023





On Monday 3rd April, the school Easter holidays were kicked off in style with an uplifting movie musicals session as part of the Musical Bridges project, which aims to build bridges through song.

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Hope Church Easingwold Baptism on Easter Sunday...


Saturday 15th April, 2023





You may have seen a mysterious tank on the Galtres centre lawn on Easter Sunday and wondered what on earth it was there for.

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THE SERVICE AT THE CROSS...


Saturday 15th April, 2023





A large crowd gathered on Good Friday at the gaunt, bare cross on the Market Green for a service arranged by Christians Together Around Easingwold (CTAE, formerly CTED).

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Easingwold Methodist Church Easter Workshop...


Saturday 15th April, 2023





Easingwold Methodist Church welcomed 14 children on Maundy Thursday for our annual Easter workshop.

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Fine Dorset folk duo Ninebarrow perform at Alne...


Saturday 8th April, 2023





The Alne Music Club Concert Programme continues to gain in popularity with our 7th event being our biggest and best yet in terms of audience numbers and participation.

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Into The Breech - Retracing the Steps of WW1 Great Western Front...


Saturday 8th April, 2023





Local resident, Jonathan Parrott from Alne, near Easingwold is embarking on a challenge of a lifetime by walking the length of the 1914-18 Western Front, from the Swiss/French border to the Belgium coastal town of Nieuwpoort; a total distance of 652 miles.

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Easingwold Primary School trip to Leeds...


Saturday 8th April, 2023





The three year 3/4 classes, from Easingwold Primary School, had a wonderful visit to the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Leeds, where they learnt lots about the Jewish religion.

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Easingwold Town AFC...


Saturday 8th April, 2023





Town grabbed 3 points in a thrilling game at Bull Hill. In an amazing opening 10 minutes, Town found themselves 3-0 up.

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Crayke Quiz A Great Success...


Saturday 1st April, 2023





Saturday night saw local quizzers come out in force to support a community-led event. With over sixty people attending, the atmosphere was lively and fun and a great time was had by all.

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Easingwold Primary School Comic Relief...


Saturday 1st April, 2023





Easingwold Primary School took part in Comic Relief last week and raised money by wearing red and bringing their favourite jokes into school to share with each other! We managed to raise £203.56.

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Coffee Morning...


Saturday 1st April, 2023





We held a charity coffee morning at Peter Thompson of York @ Sutton on the Forest on Saturday in aide of 'The June Hancock Mesothelioma Research Fund charity.

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Litter Pickers...


Saturday 1st April, 2023





Easingwold District Lions visited Sutton on the Forest Primary school to present a batch of litter pickers to the children as part of their environment project.

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The Conservation Volunteers at work on Oulston Village Green...


Saturday 25th March, 2023





Last November, the Oulston Parish Meeting decided that we should lift the crowns of a beech tree and lime tree on the village green and repair or replace the wooden seat that surrounds the beech tree.

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Easingwold Primary School World Book Day...


Saturday 25th March, 2023





The children at Easingwold Primary School love to read and recently celebrated World Book Day with a variety of events.

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End of season trophies at Easingwold Camera Club...


Saturday 25th March, 2023





Recent new members John Hetherington and Selwyn Roberts took home trophies that were presented at the Easingwold Camera Club AGM at the Galtres Centre on Monday night.

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Finals and promotion hopes for Stillington Squash Club...


Saturday 25th March, 2023





Stillington Squash Club has had a great season in the York & District Squash Leagues this year. With the season almost over, the men’s 2nd team has reached the final of The Riley Cup – a handicap competition that pits teams from across all five divisions against one another.

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Alne WI Meeting Wednesday 8th March 2023...


Saturday 18th March, 2023





This months meeting was opened by Joan Baram (President) happy to be in charge of the wooden gavel for the coming year.

The meeting was well attended and Joan warmly welcomed members and visitors. Joan enthusiastically informed us of the future meetings (programmes were provided) and the many various outings that she has organized if members would like to attend.

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Stillington Tennis Club...


Saturday 18th March, 2023





Snow or No Snow

Stillington’s tennis courts are back in play after a full resurface with synthetic grass.

Contractors were delayed in starting before Christmas and wet weather stopped work in January.

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SNOWDROPS IN MILLFIELDS...


Saturday 18th March, 2023





Some walkers in Millfields on Tuesday 7th March may have noticed some people with their bottoms in the air.

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Inaugural First Season for the Easingwold U12 Harriers completed...


Saturday 18th March, 2023





The final game of the season for the Easingwold U12 Harriers was completed on Sunday 12th March.

It produced a loss to Brooklyn Lions, but this does not detract from the progress of what has been the first full season of football for many of the squad.

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Cozie recent activities...


Saturday 4th March, 2023





We have tried some different activities recently, as well as our usual selection of games, chance to charge your phone, chat to your friends or play pool or table football, we have had fun pizza making.

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Visit from exotic animals...


Saturday 4th March, 2023





As part of their learning on animals, children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 from Outwood Primary Academy Alne had a visit from Joe's Exotic Animals.

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Easingwold Ladies Club Christmas gift hampers for York women’s refuge...


Saturday 4th March, 2023





The members of the Easingwold Ladies Club had once again unanimously decided to support the York women’s refuge, part of IDAS.

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HAMBLETON BUSINESSES CELEBRATE...


Saturday 4th March, 2023





Nine local businesses are celebrating after taking top prizes at Hambleton’s last ever business awards ceremony.

They were honoured for being the top in the district for everything from championing apprentices and family businesses, to providing the best customer service.

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Easingwold Under 10s Hawks narrowly beaten in thriller in Malton


Saturday 4th March, 2023





On the back of their recent victory against Stamford Bridge the Hawks travelled confidently for a match against Old Malton.

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Pupils record charity single


Saturday 4th March, 2023





Pupils from Outwood Primary Academy Alne, were among those to take part in Young Voices 2023 at Sheffield Arena.

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Crayke Church of England Primary School News


Saturday 4th March, 2023





It was wonderful to welcome 'Music for Life' back in to school yesterday. The very talented Janet started our day with a whole school demonstration sharing a range of percussion instruments which the children really enjoyed.

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Easingwold Primary School Year 2 Sleepover


Saturday 4th March, 2023





Residential experiences start in Year 2 at Easingwold Primary and the Year 2 children had their first one very recently when they enjoyed a sleepover at school!

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Park Run at Millfields Keeps Growing...


Saturday 25th February, 2023





Every week new visitors and runners come to Millfield Park at 9am to have a go at running the 5K course.

This week people came from Guildford, Norwich and Northumberland.......

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Outwood Academy Easingwold – Equestrian Team – Chasing the Hickstead Dream...


Saturday 25th February, 2023





January – Start of the new year with high hopes and new challenges set. It certainly was a chilly day in January to be stood outside watching the show jumping, but parents, guardians, friends and family accepted the challenge in order to support the riders.......

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10 year Anniversary of Studio Cycling at The Galtres...


Saturday 25th February, 2023





The Saturday morning Studio Cycling group celebrated their 10th year of cycling with balloons.......

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Warm and Welcome...


Saturday 25th February, 2023





Easingwold Warm Space has been building on its January success, to the extent that it will continue even as temperatures rise, and we have renamed it “Welcome Space”.......

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EASINGWOLD AND UKRAINE UNITED IN SONG...


Saturday 18th February, 2023





Easingwold was alive with the sound of Ukrainian song on Saturday, as nearly 50 singers came together to sing under the leadership of Svetlana Ryadchenko from Odessa, Ukraine as part of the Musical Bridges with Singing For All project organized by local singer and singing leader Jessa Liversidge.......

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Shipton Wildflower Woods...


Saturday 18th February, 2023





Last Saturday, two residents from Shipton by Beningbrough spent an enjoyable few hours in the Long Street (Easingwold) branch of the Co-op.......

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EASINGWOLD AND DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB...


Saturday 18th February, 2023





The first meeting of the Flower Club in 2023 took the form of a solo demonstration of “New Year, New Start” by our Chairman, Margaret Jackson.......

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Alne Music Club Concerts gather momentum...


Saturday 18th February, 2023





On Saturday 11th February our 6th Alne Music Club gig rocked the village hall.

We saw our largest audience to date of 50 enjoy a fantastic show from Miles and the Chain Gang.......

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Dringhouses Devils v Easingwold Hawks...


Saturday 11th February, 2023





Sunday 5th February 10am

Both teams started brightly with the first goal coming early on scored by Rhys off a quick-thinking throw-in from Kayden.......

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Crayke Church of England Primary School News...


Saturday 11th February, 2023





NSPCC Number Day

The children look fantastic today in their various numbers or clothing with countable items! Much appreciation for supporting this initiative.......

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York Handmade New Investment...


Saturday 11th February, 2023





The York Handmade Brick Company has invested £1.5 million in brand-new machinery which will transform how the company makes bricks.

York Handmade, who are now the UK’s leading small independent brickmaker, is confident this investment will open a new chapter in the company’s illustrious history.......

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A YEAR IN THE LIFE . . .Newton-on-Ouse Allotments Association...


Saturday 11th February, 2023





For Newton Allotments, sited on Back Lane, the year follows a seasonal pattern and 2022 was no exception.

As the weather started to improve digging and planting began in earnest in order to be ready for the annual judging of plots in July.......

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Charity event at Curious Coffee...


Saturday 4th February, 2023





The Curious Coffee Company in Easingwold raised an amazing £2,458.10 for St Leonard’s hospice on Thursday 26th January.......

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Business briefcase - Thorntons Bakehouse and Butchers...


Saturday 4th February, 2023





To those who have lived in Easingwold for most of their lives there has always been a Thornton’s, with a shop in the corner of Marketplace and Little Lane and the abattoir opening onto Chapel Street; and for the last four years a modern shop and bake house in Chapel street.......

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Easingwold Community Primary School - Community Reading Shed...


Saturday 4th February, 2023





At ECPS we love to read and we want to encourage reading for pleasure within our community.......

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Best Flexible Office Space Provider – North Yorkshire...


Saturday 4th February, 2023





The glorious 30 acre park at Hawk Hills is a breathtaking countryside treat that envelops The Hawk Creative Business Park Ltd. Since the 1830s, the old farmhouse and surrounding areas have been slowly developed into what they are today.......

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Free Soup - EDCCA and the Warm Space group...


Saturday 28th January, 2023





Staff and volunteers from EDCCA were under the Buttercross in the Market Place on Friday giving away free soup.......

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New Art Exhibition in Easingwold Community Library...


Saturday 28th January, 2023





We have a wonderful new exhibition in Easingwold Library by local amateur artist Cathrine Hall and invite everyone in the community to come along.......

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Crayke Church of England Primary School News...


Saturday 28th January, 2023





Seniors Lunch – Oak

Oak Class excelled last week at this wonderful community event and we were so proud of the way they spoke to the local residents, served the food and sang so beautifully. Well done children.......

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EDCCA Tea and Tarts Tuesday 17th January...


Saturday 28th January, 2023





With so many events that we organize the weeks seem to fly by. The time had come around for our January Tea and Tarts gathering.......

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Brandsby WI Celebrate Centenary...


Saturday 21st January, 2023





What a great night our first meeting of 2023 turned out to be. January 2023 is the 100th anniversary of the first meeting of Brandsby WI which was held in 1923.......

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Busy Time for Easingwold Air Cadets...


Saturday 21st January, 2023





The end of the year is a busy time in the Air Cadets calendar. The most important of all is the Sqn attendance at the Remembrance events in Easingwold and in York. On the evening of Friday 11th November the Sqn attended the York Normandy Veterans Remembrance Service held at St Lawrence Church, York. It was an honour to be invited and to attend.......

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Easingwold Running Club Report...


Saturday 21st January, 2023





2023 and a new year of running lies ahead of us. However, before we focus on a new Championship Series, the possibility of new PB’s and the undoubted commitment of those braving cold winter evenings, it seems prudent to review the end of 2022, and celebrate the achievements of the Easingwold Running Club members.......

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Alne WI Meeting Wednesday 11th January 2023...


Saturday 21st January, 2023





Joan (President on the left of the above photo, Secretary Di on the right hand side) started the meeting by wishing everyone Happy New year, with the immediate, resounding response of Happy New year.......

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Treemendous Christmas Fundraiser...


Saturday 14th January, 2023





Last Saturday saw 1st Kyle Valley Scouts out in force collecting Christmas trees from around the District. It was a very wet but not particularly cold day.

The Scouts were out and about bright and early in their respective towns and villages gathering the pre-booked trees and piling them on village greens.......

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Easingwold Hawks match report...


Saturday 14th January, 2023





York RI vs Easingwold Hawks, kick-off 9.30am, Sunday 8 January 2023.

Easingwold Hawks U11s were back in action on Sunday morning following the festive break.

York RI were the opponents and started the game brightly. Their early pressure paid off in the first few minutes with an early goal from outside the Hawks’ box.......

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Easingwold in Lights 2022...


Saturday 14th January, 2023





Our judge visited all of Easingwold to find the best Christmas displays this year and was impressed by the sheer number of lights and the effort that residents had made to make the town look festive and cheerful.......

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Easingwold District Lions Christmas Activities...


Saturday 14th January, 2023





The Easingwold District Lions Club are very grateful to all the residents of Easingwold and the surrounding villages for the tremendous support given to the Sleigh as we transported Father Christmas across our district.......

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LIGHTING UP EASINGWOLD...


Saturday 7th January, 2023





The winners of a competition to find the best dressed window and lighting displays for shops and businesses in Easingwold have been found.

Organized by Hambleton District Council’s Vibrant Market Town Team in partnership with Easingwold Town Council and the Wold Class Business Network, it aims to enhance the Christmas spirit in the town and make it look really welcoming to shoppers.......

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Stillington Pantomime...


Saturday 7th January, 2023





Same Difference Arts theatre company visited Stillington Village Hall on Friday 27th December with their eco-friendly production of the pantomime Cinderella, with Cinders and Buttons more concerned with saving the Forest than bagging a prince, although they did get Prince Cosmo on side.......

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Coffee, Cakes and Carols at Morning Coffee Afternoon Tea at the New Inn...


Saturday 7th January, 2023





Recently, Morning Coffee Afternoon Tea at the New Inn held an event of Coffee, Cakes and Carols.

It was very well attended and everyone enjoyed the robust carol singing and the delicious cakes and coffee that were served.......

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Wreath making workshop raises vital funds for Yorkshire Cancer Research...


Saturday 31st December 2022





A Christmas wreath making workshop run by Easingwold volunteers has raised more than £1,000 for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

Organized by the charity’s Galtres Volunteer Group, the sell-out event gave attendees the opportunity to create their own traditional Christmas wreath while enjoying some festive treats.......

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Easingwold District Lions Carols in the Market Place...


Saturday 31st December 2022





On Saturday 17th December the Carols in the Market Place took place once again with Easingwold Town Band providing the music.

It was pleasing to see so many in attendance despite the bitterly cold evening.......

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Natural Art...


Saturday 31st December 2022





One of our readers Ian Bousefield has kindly given us these photographs to share.......

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Calls for more jobs and opportunities to halt exodus of young people...


Saturday 31st December 2022





Political leaders in North Yorkshire have been urged to capitalize on the prospect of delivering a wave of new jobs and improved education after a generation of young people has been lost in the county.......

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EDCCA 35th anniversary special Tuesday Tea and Tarts...


Saturday 24th December 2022





The EDCCA staff and our visitors to these events always look forward with anticipation to the monthly get togethers that we arrange. The November meeting was no exception.......

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Sutton on the Forest Primary School News...


Saturday 24th December 2022





We have had a wonderful last week of term with lots of fun happening each day. The children and staff had an absolute ball with Dave from Skip2bFit, enjoying the high-impact sessions and gaining a new found love of skipping.......

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SINGING FOR ALL WELCOMES PRIMARY SCHOOL VISITORS TO BUILD MUSICAL BRIDGES...


Saturday 24th December 2022





The Methodist Church lounge rang out with songs and laughter on Monday 12th December, as Singing For All welcomed a class of Year 6 children from Easingwold Community Primary School as part of the Musical Bridges with Singing For All project, funded by the Co-op community fund.......

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Getting in the Festive Spirit at G H Smith & Son...


Saturday 24th December 2022





We have been taking part in the local pumpkin and Christmas trails for the past few years, and this year was no different. Any excuse to get creative and crafty is right up our street.......

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CRIB BLESSING SERVICE...


Saturday 17th December 2022





Despite the winter chill, a good crowd assembled for our annual Crib Blessing service on the Market Green last Friday, arranged by Christians Together Around Easingwold (CTAE, formerly CTED).......

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EASINGWOLD METHODIST CHURCH CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP...


Saturday 17th December 2022





Another successful children’s workshop was held on 10th December with the theme this year being THE JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM.......

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Burst water main Easingwold...


Saturday 17th December 2022





On Tuesday at about 8.00am a large Yorkshire Water main burst at the Manor road end of Church Hill, lifting tarmac and paving.......

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Easingwold Hawks match report...


Saturday 17th December 2022





Easingwold Hawks U11s vs Haxby U11s

Sunday 11 December 2022, kick-off 10.30am.

The Hawks’ match was one of the few able to take place on a freezing Sunday morning, thanks to the first-class 3G pitch at Outwood School.......

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EASINGWOLD COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS FILLS THE GALTRES CENTRE WITH FESTIVE CHEER...


Saturday 10th December 2022





The festive season was kicked off in style on Saturday 3rd December by Jessa Liversidge and her singers at the annual feast of festive song, Easingwold Community Christmas.

Over 70 singers aged 6 to 95 gathered at Easingwold Galtres Centre together with a large, appreciative audience, to sing and enjoy seasonal songs old and new.......

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SUTTON ON THE FOREST YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMEN’S ASSOCIATION...


Saturday 10th December 2022





Members of the Sutton on the Forest Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association, Barbara Jacobs (Chair), Irene Martin (Secretary) and Judy Cliffe (Publicity and Outings) met with charity leaders to hand over cheques of £425.......

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U11s Easingwold Hawks v Poppleton Tigers...


Saturday 10th December 2022





Despite the rain, the Easingwold Hawks started brightly, putting Poppleton Tigers immediately under pressure.

Seven minutes of play saw the first corner for Poppleton which was calmly defended and Easingwold broke giving Rhys a penetrating run which was well-saved.......

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Stillington Christmas Fair...


Saturday 10th December 2022





A lovely sociable time was had by all at Stillington Village Hall when a super mix of stall holders set up amidst the aroma of mulled wine and mince pies for another successful Christmas Fair.......

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Business Briefcase - Easingwold and District Community Care Association...


Saturday 3rd December 2022





This month EDCCA is celebrating its 35th anniversary, which for those who are keen on such things, the celebration or present for such an anniversary is coral and the colour is orange.......

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YOU AND ME...


Saturday 3rd December 2022





The first event in the series: “YOU AND ME – bringing people together”, arranged by Easingwold Parish Church, was held in the church last Saturday afternoon.......

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Textile art...


Saturday 3rd December 2022





As part of their Diploma, children in Year 5 and 6 from Outwood Primary Academy Alne have been creating a commemorative wall hanging with local textile artist, Donna Cheshire.......

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Joy and Jubilate...


Saturday 3rd December 2022





The ladies of Jubilate have been rehearsing steadily for our concert “Good News, Great Joy”. No rehearsal is complete however without the obligatory warm up, as pictured.......

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