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Spoken word in the library ...


Saturday 30th November, 2024





An audience braved the weather on Saturday to be entertained by local writers and poets in the library.....

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The Big Knit ...


Saturday 30th November, 2024





A small group of ladies in Easingwold recently donated 1,000 Big Knit Innocent Smoothie hats and have created almost another 500 ready for donation.....

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Easingwold WI November Report ...


Saturday 30th November, 2024





Despite being a very cold evening every table was filled for our Annual Meeting. The newsletter was dealt with and notices given from it.....

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The Snow lasted at least 3 hours ...


Saturday 30th November, 2024





Finally the weather forecasters were actually bang on with their prediction for Saturday's weather.....

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Easingwold charity shop celebrates five years ...


Saturday 23rd November, 2024





A special Easingwold Christmas card is flying off the shelves this year, all to support St Leonard’s Hospice who are celebrating five years in the town.....

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Easingwold Running Club ...


Saturday 23rd November, 2024





Last month at Easingwold Running Club, we tackled a new concept for Thursday night running....

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Alne WI November Report ...


Saturday 23rd November, 2024





Alne WI really is the gift that keeps on giving and last Wednesday's Alne WI meeting was a prime example....

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Camera Club ...


Saturday 23rd November, 2024





The Forest of Galtres camera club met on Monday 11th. We had a meeting to show how we had responded to the previous week’s photo challenge which was to photograph windows and doors....

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Remembrance Sunday & Armistice Day in Easingwold ...


Saturday 16th November, 2024





On Sunday Easingwold & District gathered for Remembrance Sunday with the proceedings starting and finishing in the Market Place....

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A busy week for Easingwold Scouts ...


Saturday 16th November, 2024





As always, Easingwold Scouts have had a packed programme. During this week’s meeting, the Scouts spent an evening learning essential emergency first aid, including CPR and the recovery position....

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1st Kyle Valley Scouts lead Remembrance in Tollerton ...


Saturday 16th November, 2024





Almost fifty young people turned out to commemorate the fallen in Tollerton on Sunday.

It's really important of course, that young people are involved in this....

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WHAT A BRICK! STEVE RETIRES AFTER 36 YEARS AT YORK HANDMADE ...


Saturday 16th November, 2024





Steve Pittham, the longest-serving employee at the award-winning York Handmade Brick Company, has retired....

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Easingwold Firework Display ...


Saturday 9th November, 2024





Last Saturday 2nd November the Easingwold Bonfire Night celebrations moved to Millfield minus the bonfire, but featured the usual excellent firework display....

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Easingwold Town Band Autumn Concert ...


Saturday 9th November, 2024





Tuning up and Tuning in on Saturday last saw Easingwold Town Band perform their Autumn Concert at the Galtres Centre. This was a night to remember....

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Forest of Galtres Camera Club ...


Saturday 9th November, 2024





On Monday 28th of October there was a meeting of the Forest of Galtres Camera Club....

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A Visit from Canada ...


Saturday 2nd November, 2024





It was a foul day and night on 16 December 1943, but Churchill insisted that bombing raids from the East of England should continue at full strength....

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Meals on Wheels ...


Saturday 2nd November, 2024





We were very sorry about Clarks of Easingwold suddenly closing recently. They have prepared and cooked our Meals on Wheels for many years....

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EDCCA Fashion Show ...


Saturday 2nd November, 2024





After months of planning and prepping the second annual fashion show for EDCCA took place on Saturday 26th October....

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EASINGWOLD TOURIST OFFICE LAUNCHES CAFE CULTURE 2024 ...


Saturday 2nd November, 2024





Easingwold has, for several years, been dubbed the "Town of Café Culture". And now, a new development involving the Tourist Office in collaboration with the community's catering outlets, has resulted in an updated Café Culture map....

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Beavers help gather items for the food bank ...


Saturday 26th October, 2024





1st Kyle Valley Beaver Group spent two of their weekly meetings helping and learning about Easingwold Food Bank....

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Easingwold and District Art Society Annual Art Exhibition ...


Saturday 26th October, 2024





Our Annual Art Exhibition, which was held at The Galtres Centre Easingwold on the weekend of the 12th/13th October, was an overwhelming success....

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Cancer Research Fashion Show ...


Saturday 26th October, 2024





Hearts Boutique working alongside Cancer Research UK held an exciting fashion show at the Galtres Centre....

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Easingwold WI ...


Saturday 26th October, 2024





We had a full room for our October meeting. Some of our members were featured on the front page of the Federation newsletter on our Cotswolds holiday....

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Easingwold Town Council - Winner Yorkshire in Bloom 2024 ...


Saturday 19th October, 2024





North Yorkshire Town and Parish Council category

Easingwold Town Council is delighted to have been declared the North Yorkshire regional winners of the prestigious Town and Parish Council category of Yorkshire in Bloom 2024....

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Rockin’ All Over The Wold @ The Galtres Centre...


Saturday 19th October, 2024





On Saturday 5th October the Galtres Centre in Easingwold reverberated to the sounds of the great classic rock anthems....

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District Explorer Scouts “Leading” the way...


Saturday 19th October, 2024





On Saturday 5th Oct. a group of 8 Explorer Scouts from the Galtres District completed their essential training which is the first part of their Young Leaders Award....

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The workings of government at Number 10...


Saturday 19th October, 2024





Emily Spaven former intern at The Easingwold Advertiser makes another visit to Number 10, Downing Street....

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Sheriff Hutton on a sunny day...


Saturday 12th October, 2024





Early September was really kind to the team from the Forest of Galtres Society which gathered inside the church of St Helen and All Saints in Sheriff Hutton for a special guided tour....

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Painting the Flag Pole...


Saturday 12th October, 2024





On Monday this week, we were greeted to a very unusual sight in Easingwold Market Place, the town's flag pole being painted...

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MARGARET YOUNG’S RETIREMENT...


Saturday 12th October, 2024





Reverend Margaret Young, conducted her final services before her retirement as Vicar of Easingwold with Raskelf, at Easingwold on 29th September and at Raskelf on the 4th October...

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Turn Easingwold Pink...


Saturday 12th October, 2024





Turn Easingwold Pink 2024 started on Friday 4th October. This is the second year that Easingwold Friends of Cancer Research have had a street collection...

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Mother of five takes to the skies for life-saving cancer research in memory of daughter...


Saturday 5th October, 2024





A mother of five from Easingwold has raised over £1,300 to help save lives in Yorkshire by completing a 14,000 ft skydive...

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Local Cricketer Aiming to Play professionally...


Saturday 5th October, 2024





It's the Yorkshire CC Academy coach reflecting on the Academy’s recent win in the National U18 County Cup Final. This was to be Jack Redshaw’s last game for Yorkshire after 10 years with the club...

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EASINGWOLD & DISTRICT u3a...


Saturday 5th October, 2024





Easingwold & District u3a held their annual games afternoon last Wednesday at the Galtres Centre...

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Mighty Hike...


Saturday 5th October, 2024





In January we decided we wanted a challenge this year. So we registered for the Mighty Hike Half Marathon in Northumberland...

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Remembering Darren...


Saturday 28th September, 2024





On Saturday last a number of friends and family of Darren Welsh came together for a charity day to honour and raise money for this remarkable man...

(click here to read more ......)



Easingwold Primary School...


Saturday 28th September, 2024





The children at Easingwold Primary School are enjoying their upgraded playground and reaping a lot of benefits from the much improved space...

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NEW Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) for the Village of Alne...


Saturday 28th September, 2024





The residents of Alne and the surrounding Villages now have a new MUGA facility within their existing Recreation Ground...

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PLAY TO PAR LAUNCH AT EASINGWOLD GOLF CLUB...


Saturday 28th September, 2024





Play to Par launched its Golf Academy at Easingwold Golf Club on Saturday 21 September 2024...

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Friends of St Monica’s funded project delivering results...


Saturday 21st September, 2024





A groundbreaking health programme, funded by the Friends of St Monica’s Hospital (FOSMH), is already benefitting elderly patients in the area...

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Local Fundraise for The Nikki Waterhouse Trust...


Saturday 21st September, 2024





Easingwold Golf Club hosted the major fund-raising event of the year for The Nikki Waterhouse Trust on Friday 30th August...

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EASINGWOLD’S NEW LAY MINISTER...


Saturday 21st September, 2024





Sara Beaumont, currently the Administrator of Easingwold with Raskelf Parish, received her Authorization as a Lay Minister from the Archbishop of York...

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Charity Golf Event...


Saturday 21st September, 2024





A special memorial golf day organized by local residents Andy Charlton and Gary Raper has raised £2,899 for the York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity...

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Easingwold Town under U7’s...


Saturday 14th September, 2024





Easingwold Town Under 7's have had an outstanding start to the season, proudly donning their new kit, generously sponsored by Levelle Joinery...

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Tourist success For Easingwold...


Saturday 14th September, 2024





More than 20 volunteers gathered for the Easingwold Tourist Information Centre (ETIC) annual meeting and social get together at the Galtres Centre...

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65 and still growing strong...


Saturday 14th September, 2024





The pandemic and lockdown are not the usual starting point for a gardening club article but bear with me...

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Easingwold in Bloom 2024 Results...


Saturday 14th September, 2024





BEST GARDEN: Winner - Hillcrest

A beautifully kept and sculpted garden that brightens any walk along Back Lane with its range of colours and textures...

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Rhys’ Big Chop...


Saturday 7th September, 2024





After two years of growing his hair, 11 year old Rhys Throup from Husthwaite decided now was the time to chop it all off...

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Summer of Music ends on a high...


Saturday 7th September, 2024





Well that’s it, another fantastic Summer of Music over – and we truly hope you enjoyed it...

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Easingwold Cricket Club Pizza & Peroni Night...


Saturday 7th September, 2024





A thoroughly enjoyable Italian themed evening took place at ECC on Saturday 31st August. Making the most of the last of the summer sun...

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Art Exhibition in Easingwold Community Library...


Saturday 7th September, 2024





We are very pleased to be able to host a second exhibition of the wonderful art work produced by the Boot Shop in Easingwold...

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Outwood Academy Easingwold Celebrates Successful GCSE Results Day...


Saturday 31st August, 2024





Students at Outwood Academy Easingwold are celebrating exceptional GCSE results. Students from across the ability range have demonstrated remarkable resilience and dedication...

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Marvellous Makers at Easingwold Community Library...


Saturday 31st August, 2024





We have recently hosted two great children’s summer events at Easingwold Library, both run by brilliant local artist Chris Geeson. These linked in with this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, both were crafting sessions and were really popular...

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Huby & District Triples Bowls League...


Saturday 31st August, 2024





Hutton-le-Hole entertained Champions Easingwold needing 4 Points to avoid the wooden spoon...

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HOUSING ASSOCIATION RETROFIT PROGRAMME PASSES HALFWAY STAGE...


Saturday 31st August, 2024





A HOUSING association is over halfway through a £5.3 million programme which is seeing hundreds of its older properties...

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


Saturday 24th August, 2024





Students and teachers at Outwood Academy Easingwold have been celebrating another successful A Level results day with outstanding achievements across the board...

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Norman Hartley Challenge Cup...


Saturday 24th August, 2024





On Sunday 18th August Easingwold bowling club held the annual Norman Hartley competition which is named after a former long serving player...

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Improved footpaths in Oulston...


Saturday 24th August, 2024





Residents of Oulston are enjoying improved footpaths owing to several Sundays of unpaid work by a team from Community Payback...

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Easingwold’s Chocolate Shop Celebrates its 1st Anniversary...


Saturday 24th August, 2024





Customers, special guests, and staff gathered last Tuesday to celebrate the first anniversary of the Autism Plus café and chocolate shop...

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Best Aurora...


Saturday 17th August, 2024





The best Aurora to date that I’ve captured, Huby facing towards Crayke...

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Parkrun Easingwold...


Saturday 17th August, 2024





The 200th parkrun at Millfield was a contrast of emotions last Saturday.

A minute's applause was held to celebrate and remember the life of Chris Jackson and all he did as a key member of our core team. Chris (Jacko) sadly passed away recently...

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Galtres Centre Activity Week...


Saturday 17th August, 2024





The Galtres Centre proudly announces a high turnout for its annual Summer Activity Week, marking the highest attendance since the pre-pandemic year of 2020...

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And finally, what is in the Picture?...


Saturday 17th August, 2024





On Saturday evening myself, Fiona and Jet the Dog (head of security at G H Smith & Son) happened to be in Helmsley for some light refreshment...

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Easingwold’s new music star gave us so much Moore!...


Saturday 10th August, 2024





Last Saturday afternoon was a great time to be in Easingwold and especially in our lovely market square...

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New Centre Manager appointed at the Galtres Centre...


Saturday 10th August, 2024





The Galtres centre is pleased to announce the appointment of Suzanne Bowyer as the new Centre Manager...

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Jet Provost...


Saturday 10th August, 2024





Did anyone see (and hear!) a Jet Provost doing aerobatics over the town last Tuesday (6th)?...

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ITP appoints new Managing Director to support continued growth...


Saturday 10th August, 2024





Easingwold-based construction and protective textiles manufacturer, Industrial Textiles and Plastics (ITP) Ltd, is supporting its next phase of growth with the appointment of Martin Green as managing director...

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The Easingwold Shotokan Karate Club’s takeover of Millfield Junior Parkrun...


Saturday 3rd August, 2024





Sunday 28th July

The Sun was out and the karate Gi’s were on for Millfield Junior Park Run takeover by Easingwold Shotokan Karate Club...

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Farewell and Happy Retirement to Judith...


Saturday 3rd August, 2024





This month we said goodbye to a long-standing member of the office staff Judith Dalby hosting a gathering of staff and volunteers early in July...

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Fun Dog Show...


Saturday 3rd August, 2024





Sunday morning dawned bright and sunny. No, wait, it was a rainy morning as usual, but that did not stop lots of wonderful dogs and their families...

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Completed on Saturday...


Saturday 3rd August, 2024





The cast iron prism shaped milestone on Long Street, Easingwold got a makeover at the weekend...

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Colour Run at Crayke C of E Primary School...


Saturday 27th July, 2024





My favourite school day of the year! The photos show the fun we all had...

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CHARITY SHIELD...


Saturday 27th July, 2024





On Sunday July 21st Easingwold and Stillington Bowls clubs met for the second round of our two leg charity event in which we play for the Jim Knapton/Frank Atkinson Shield...

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Easingwold Yarnbombers...


Saturday 27th July, 2024





Here are some more pictures from the Easingwold Yarnbombers displays...

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A Tapestry of Life...


Saturday 27th July, 2024





Jessa Liversidge launched her new project 'A tapestry of life' in the intimate atmosphere of Easingwold community library last week...

(click here to read more ......)



Alne WI Meeting Wednesday 10th July...


Saturday 20th July, 2024





Alne’s monthly WI meeting was held on Wednesday evening in Alne village hall and began with our President, Joan warmly welcoming existing and new members and giving apologies from those who could not attend...

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Rockin’ all over the ‘Wold...


Saturday 20th July, 2024





Bad weather is always a worry when putting on an event, but here in Easingwold there’s not much that will stop the crowds coming out and having a good time. ...

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Ofsted grades local primary school as ‘Outstanding’ across the board...


Saturday 20th July, 2024





Outwood Primary Academy Alne has been rated ‘Outstanding’ across the board in its first Ofsted inspection since joining the Outwood family of schools...

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Local Business wins Top 20 recognition award!...


Saturday 20th July, 2024





In 2022, sisters Debbie and AJ decided to build an in-home care company. One that would offer a different sort of care. One that is person-centred, responsive, dignified, respectful and never rushed...

(click here to read more ......)



Easingwold Primary School - Ofsted Success...


Saturday 13th July, 2024





Easingwold Primary School is celebrating a successful recent Ofsted inspection...

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Busy Beavers – Boats and Bikes...


Saturday 13th July, 2024





The three Scouts groups in the Galtres District have been working together over the last fortnight to coordinate two joint activities for the Beaver sections...

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Easingwold Under 13 Harriers – a look back at season 23/24...


Saturday 13th July, 2024





The Easingwold Under 13 Harriers had a great season, surpassing all expectations and finishing halfway up the table...

(click here to read more ......)



Restful wildflower garden completed at Tollerton Surgery...


Saturday 13th July, 2024





The space outside Tollerton Surgery has now been completed following the addition of two extra consulting rooms last month...

(click here to read more ......)



Drummers at Easingwold Summer of Music...


Saturday 6th July, 2024





Well the weather held on dry & warm for the drummers last Saturday afternoon thank goodness...

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Easingwold volunteers raise £2,000 for world-leading cancer research...


Saturday 6th July, 2024





A group of volunteers in Easingwold have raised more than £2,000 to help fund world-leading cancer research with a series of fundraising events...

(click here to read more ......)



Scouting in Tholthorpe has Grown...


Saturday 6th July, 2024





Success breeds success and Scouting is no different. Scouting in Tholthorpe is thriving and due to the demand, a new Scout Troop at Kyle Valley Scout Group has launched...

(click here to read more ......)



FAREWELL TO EASINGWOLD AND DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB...


Saturday 6th July, 2024





On a lovely warm afternoon at the end of June 2024, members of Easingwold and District Flower Club enjoyed a superb Afternoon Tea at Burn Hall...

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Children from OPA Alne exhibiting at the National Gallery...


Saturday 29th June, 2024





Children in Year 4 from Outwood Primary Academy Alne are thrilled to learn that their artwork will be exhibited at the National Gallery in London...

(click here to read more ......)



Millfield Parkrun – 5th Birthday Celebrations...


Saturday 29th June, 2024





Last Saturday was a special event for Millfield parkrun as it was the fifth anniversary of its inception in 2019...

(click here to read more ......)



Easingwold WI June Report...


Saturday 29th June, 2024





At last Jenny was able to welcome everyone to the meeting on a really lovely evening, with the doors open...

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HUBY AND SUTTON SHOW...


Saturday 29th June, 2024





Once again the Sutton on the Forest Branch of the Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association hosted the Crafts...

(click here to read more ......)



Easingwold Under 11s – a year in review...


Saturday 22nd June, 2024





Last season was one of continued progress for the developing Under 11s side...

(click here to read more ......)



W P Brown 4 Wood Pairs Trophy...


Saturday 22nd June, 2024





On Sunday 16th June Easingwold Bowling Club held this long standing competition which has been running since the mid 1980's...

(click here to read more ......)



A wet and sunny summer weekend of Music...


Saturday 22nd June, 2024





Last weekends rather mixed weather experience had a significant effect on our Summer of Music, with the heavens opening only half an hour into Gary Stewarts...

(click here to read more ......)



Local Mum hiking Kilimanjaro...


Saturday 22nd June, 2024





Local Mum, Claire Smith from Yearsley is climbing Kilimanjaro this month for Sudc Uk...

(click here to read more ......)



D-Day Remembered in Easingwold...


Saturday 15th June, 2024





On Saturday 8th June, the sacrifice of Allied troops and the efforts of the free world were remembered on the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings...

(click here to read more ......)



Sutton and Huby Gardening Club...


Saturday 15th June, 2024





I guess you think the Gardening Club, now the talks programme is out of the way until September, that it has gone to sleep until then...

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Easingwold Community Primary School News...


Saturday 15th June, 2024





On Wednesday, we were honoured to be part of Playground Proms...

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Easingwold Town U10’s...


Saturday 15th June, 2024





With two 7v7 teams competing in the York and District league it was great to have so many players involved in U10’s matches this season...

(click here to read more ......)



Easingwold Lions Summer Event...


Saturday 1st June, 2024





A lovely Sunday afternoon was made even more enjoyable by all those who attended the Easingwold Lions Summer Event in the market square...

(click here to read more ......)



Coxwold Wedding...


Saturday 1st June, 2024





On Saturday 11 May Miss Georgia Beer from Scholes, Leeds married Mr Robert Nicholls from Wass at St Michaels Church, Coxwold...

(click here to read more ......)



GEORGE GRAINGER TROPHY...


Saturday 1st June, 2024





On Sunday 2nd June under a brilliant blue sky (at last) Easingwold Bowls Club...

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EASINGWOLD TOWN U7’s LEAGUE VICTORY...


Saturday 1st June, 2024





The U7’s had one 5v5 team in the league this season.

Starting in the ‘A’ division for the Autumn Cup, the team had variable results as they settled into the format...

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Pool Trophy...


Saturday 1st June, 2024





This bank holiday weekend saw the revival of an old pool tournament that remains very close to some people’s hearts...

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Easingwold Primary School at East Barnby...


Saturday 1st June, 2024





Year 4 had a super time at East Barnby last week.

The staff were absolutely brilliant and led some fantastic activities, including: bodyboarding (a firm favourite), climbing Roseberry Topping...

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Plant Stall...


Saturday 1st June, 2024





We had a wonderful day on Sunday with the Plant Stalls held on the Village Green at Newton on Ouse...

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Huby & District Triples Bowls League – Game 5...


Saturday 1st June, 2024





Game 5 - Tuesday 21st May

Unbeaten Harome entertained a Terrington side who were hoping not to lose further ground to leaders Easingwold, so it could an interesting encounter...

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Easingwold Town Tournament Day 2024...


Saturday 25th May, 2024





Easingwold Town Football Club held their annual tournament on Saturday 18th May...

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CHARITY SHIELD MATCH...


Saturday 25th May, 2024





On Sunday 19th May under a brilliant blue sky Easingwold and Stillington bowls clubs met for their annual 2 leg competition and charity raising event...

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Easingwold Running Club...


Saturday 25th May, 2024





On Saturday 4th May the Bilsdale Fell Race - over 18.2km (11.3m) and 950m (3,116ft) of vertical...

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Visit to Constable Burton Tulip festival...


Saturday 25th May, 2024





Myself and the other guests boarded the Morse Coaches minibus as part of the EDCCA trip to go and see the Tulips and grounds at Constable Burton near Leyburn...

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Easingwold Community Library Coffee Morning...


Saturday 18th May, 2024





The month of May is local history month and it is being celebrated at the library with some very interesting displays. On Wednesday 8th we hosted a well supported coffee morning, where lots of visitors enjoyed looking at old photographs, maps and information about Easingwold and surrounding areas...

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SUTTON ON THE FOREST – CANADIANS’ MEMORIAL SERVICE...


Saturday 18th May, 2024





Sutton on the Forest’s Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association provided the refreshments for the Canadians’ Memorial Service held in the village on Saturday 11 May....

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Cluster Cricket Festival...


Saturday 18th May, 2024





Outwood Primary Academy Alne and Husthwaite CE Primary School enjoyed an afternoon of friendly cricket matches on Thursday 8th May...

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Stillington Wedding...


Saturday 18th May, 2024





On Saturday 11th May Miss Molly Phillomena Inman from Stillington married Mr Liam John Dickman originally from Alne at St Nicholas Church, Stillington...

(click here to read more ......)



Alne WI meet TV’s Yorkshire Auction House ...


Saturday 11th May, 2024





On a beautiful spring morning, a small group of ladies from Alne WI, along with assorted partners and friends, were lucky enough to visit the Rydale Auctioneers in Kirkbymoorside...

(click here to read more ......)



Easingwold Hawks U12s ...


Saturday 11th May, 2024





End of Season Round-Up

The end of the 2023-24 season saw the Hawks play seven league games in three weeks, catching up from the winter weather cancellations...

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Tree Planting ...


Saturday 11th May, 2024





Saturday, 20th April 2024. The Shipton Wildflower Woodland in Shipton by Beningbrough had arranged a small gathering to honour Alan Theakston for his work in the village by asking him to plant...

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Easingwold Young Farmers ...


Saturday 11th May, 2024





Young Farmers AGM – celebrating 80 years and growing to be a very successful club...

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Easingwold Primary School’s Busy Day ...


Saturday 4th May, 2024





Year 1 had a very busy day last Wednesday! They started their day at the James Herriot Museum in Thirsk...

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FOSMH backs the Rollout at Stillington CC ...


Saturday 4th May, 2024





A grant from the Friends of St Monica's Hospital (FOSMH) made possible the purchase of a replacement roller for Stillington Cricket Club...

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The Chairman's Chalice ...


Saturday 4th May, 2024





Not content with winning the Gymkhana Cup last autumn, Paul and Jackie McDonald added the Chairman's Chalice to their collection of awards at Tollerton Bridge Group’s AwayDay...

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Trauma Bag for Easingwold ...


Saturday 4th May, 2024





Easingwold Town Council are very grateful to Paul Bossick and the George Hotel for hosting a Trauma Bag on its behalf and for the benefit of the town and all its visitors...

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Congratulations to Hilary fundraising for FOSMH ...


Saturday 27th April, 2024





Hilary Dutton has been fund raising for Friends of St Monica's Hospital, Easingwold by running a marathon...

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Easingwold District Lions Club ...


Saturday 27th April, 2024





Spring may have been slow in coming this year, but Easingwold Lions have been busy celebrating and organizing events...

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Not quite ‘water, water, everywhere’ ...


Saturday 27th April, 2024





The concluding winter lecture in the series, for Forest of Galtres Society Members, was one which, had we been thinking about it, we have been experiencing all too often over recent months; ‘Yorkshire’s Water Resources’...

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Easingwold Running Club ...


Saturday 27th April, 2024





A cracking ERC weekend began on Saturday 13th with our Parkrun takeover at Millfield. The weather was kind with good running conditions and the usual wonderful Millfield Parkrun ambience...

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Stillington Squash Club Celebrates Achievements and Embraces
Growth in Racket Sports ...


Saturday 20th April, 2024





Stillington Squash Club is abuzz with excitement as one of its own, Marie Elcock, has been selected to represent England in the upcoming home internationals...

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North Yorkshire Classic Car Tour ...


Saturday 20th April, 2024





Sunday 7th April saw a wide variety of interesting vehicles ranging from a 1930’s Lea Francis to a 1980’s Audi Quattro congregate in Easingwold Market Place...

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Despite everything ...


Saturday 20th April, 2024





Naomi Paul brought her one-woman storytelling comedy-cabaret to the Community library last Friday...

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A Roman coffin in West Yorkshire? ...


Saturday 20th April, 2024





It was on a date which occurs only every four years that members of the Forest of Galtres Society heard about a fascinating discovery which was made in 2022...

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Easingwold Memorial Play Park Opens
after Renovation ...


Saturday 13th April, 2024





The play park finally reopened just before Easter much to the delight of the local children who have been enjoying all the new play equipment...

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EASTER ART EXHIBITION
in SHERIFF HUTTON ...


Saturday 13th April, 2024





What a turnout! The place to be was the Sheriff Hutton Art Group’s annual exhibition of original artwork where over 250 visitors...

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EASINGWOLD AND DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB ...


Saturday 13th April, 2024





Ann Simpson from New Earswick Flower Club came to Easingwold on Thursday, March 28th to give us a superb demonstration celebrating the subtle changes in the styles of Flower Arranging throughout the decades...

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Celebrating Easter in Easingwold on Good Friday ...


Saturday 6th April, 2024





The Churches together service at 11am on Good Friday in the Market Place certainly added to the already bustling usual Friday Market day...

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Odin Dawson - National BJJ Champion ...


Saturday 6th April, 2024





Local Crayke 12-year old Odin Dawson competed in the Elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) National Junior Championships on the weekend of 23-24 March, held in Wolverhampton...

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Palm Sunday Walk ...


Saturday 6th April, 2024





The now almost traditional Palm Sunday walk by members of St Michael’s Church in Tollerton, took place once again - this year in the countryside around Aldwark...

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Easingwold volunteers raise £1,500 for cancer research with brass band concert ...


Saturday 6th April, 2024





A group of volunteers in Easingwold have raised more than £1,500 to help fund world-leading cancer research by organizing a ‘Beat the January Blues’ evening...

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Second Autumn Room at St Monica’s Hospital ...


Saturday 30th March, 2024





Following the opening of the first Autumn Suite at St Monica’s Hospital in Easingwold in February 2024, the second has now been refurbished...

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LOCAL COMMUNITY CHOIRS JOIN FORCES - ‘THE SINGERS OF SONGS’ ...


Saturday 30th March, 2024





Easingwold Galtres Centre was packed with singers and supporters on Friday night, enjoying a celebration of all things singing...

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Easingwold Golf Club Welcomes New Season with Captains’ Drive-In Day ...


Saturday 30th March, 2024





On Saturday 23rd March, Easingwold Golf Club celebrated the beginning of the 2024/25 season with its annual Captains’ Drive-In Day, an event that introduced the club’s new leaders...

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Easingwold WI March ...


Saturday 30th March, 2024





The meeting was started with several tempting offers from this month’s newsletter, including lunches, rambles, a treasure hunt, quiz and another Gliding Taster Session...

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Local Beaver Groups Meet Up ...


Saturday 23rd March, 2024





40 Beavers and lots of adults, from Easingwold and Kyle Valley, went to explore around Millfield Woods...

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Stillington and Farlington WI ...


Saturday 23rd March, 2024





On Wednesday 13th March, Stillington and Farlington WI welcomed Gelda Churton to talk to us about flowers, how to get the best out of cut flowers...

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BROADACRES’ CUSTOMER SAYS HIS HEATING WORRIES ARE OVER ...


Saturday 23rd March, 2024





A man who said he had to “ration” his heating in order to keep his family warm has spoken of his relief at having renewable energy technologies fitted in his housing association home...

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Easingwold Hawks ...


Saturday 23rd March, 2024





Easingwold Hawks U12s beat Stamford Bridge U12s 7-5 on Sunday morning to keep their promotion hopes very much alive...

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Exhibition of Mindful Photography ...


Saturday 9th March, 2024





Mindful Photography UK are a community interest company based in Easingwold. Last summer they were awarded a grant from Tees Esk Valley and Wear NHS Foundation Trust...

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Crayke Church of England Primary School ...


Saturday 9th March, 2024





World Book Day

We have had a wonderful music themed World Book Day this year, with different activities...

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EASINGWOLD AND DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB...


Saturday 9th March, 2024





A very successful practice meeting was held on 29th February at the Flower Club in the Galtres Centre...

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Historic Claypenny...


Saturday 9th March, 2024





Has anyone else noticed how old the letterbox is on the Claypenny Estate...

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Easingwold Primary School Bewerley Park Adventure...


Saturday 9th March, 2024





Before half term, Year 6 had a wonderful week away on residential at Bewerley Park Outdoor Centre...

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Opening of the Autumn Suite at St Monica’s Hospital...


Saturday 9th March, 2024





A newly refurbished Autumn Project Palliative Care suite has been opened at St Monica’s Hospital in Easingwold...

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Parkrun C25k last Saturday...


Saturday 9th March, 2024





Millfield parkrun was pleased to host the culmination of the Easingwold Couch to 5km training course which began back on 6th January...

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Easingwold Community Primary School Year 5/6 trip to Howsham Mill...


Saturday 9th March, 2024





On Thursday 29th February, our class visited Howsham Mill near Malton. The aim was to conduct Geography fieldwork as part of our Rivers topic...

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Local farmer lands prestigious award at NFU Conference...


Saturday 2nd March, 2024





A local young female farmer has won a coveted award at the NFU Conference for her dedication to the county and food production...

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Easingwold Hawks U12s...


Saturday 2nd March, 2024





A tough semi-final match away on Sunday 25th February saw the Hawks get knocked out of the FA Cup competition by top of Division One team Hamilton Panthers Green...

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Commercial Relaunch Party...


Saturday 2nd March, 2024





The Commercial Inn in Market Place, Easingwold held it's relaunch party on Saturday 24th February with local band Skint playing to an ever increasing crowd...

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Rhymes & Tales – Easingwold Community Library...


Saturday 2nd March, 2024





A packed library was treated to an evening of rhymes and tales.

Three of the poets had travelled far from Leeds and Bradford and were interested in what to expect from an Easingwold audience...

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Shaun the Sheep Experience...


Saturday 24th February, 2024





On Saturday 10th February the Galtres Centre ran a screening of “Shaun the Sheep” for more than 60 people...

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Consultation on school after pupil numbers drop to new low...


Saturday 24th February, 2024





A rural village primary school locally could close due to dwindling pupil numbers. For the last 15 years, St Hilda’s Church of England Primary School in Ampleforth...

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Easingwold WI February Report...


Saturday 24th February, 2024





The meeting was opened with items from the newsletter including the Spring Council Meeting in April, with Rev Kate Bottley and Nicola Mills, an opera singer, as speakers...

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Ogden Trust Science Fair...


Saturday 24th February, 2024





Children from Year 1 to Year 6 at Outwood Primary Academy Alne have been taking part in a science investigation promoting physics in conjunction with the Ogden Trust...

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Easingwold Primary School News...


Saturday 17th February, 2024





Much appreciation to Rockin' All Over the Wold from Easingwold Community Primary School...

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EASINGWOLD AND DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB...


Saturday 17th February, 2024





The first meeting in January 2024 took the form of an In-house Flower Demonstration...

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Claypenny wildlife...


Saturday 17th February, 2024





Spotted on the path down through the Millfield on Sunday (11th February)...

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York Van Centre takes home two awards...


Saturday 17th February, 2024





12th February 2024 – York Van Centre (YVC) located at Shipton by Beningbrough, has been awarded Regional Dealer of the Year and Regional Sales Dealer of the Year at the Isuzu UK Dealer Awards...

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Volunteers Safeguard the Future of Their Village Shop at Huby...


Saturday 10th February, 2024





On 2nd February visionary volunteers from Huby celebrated the opening of their new, accessible community shop...

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Lottie is Moving On...


Saturday 10th February, 2024





Last Sunday was a happy/sad day for many. Lottie Cranfield was saying “Goodbye” to her many friends at the Parish Church in Easingwold and St Mary’s in Raskelf...

(click here to read more ......)



Parkrun report for Saturday 3rd Feb...


Saturday 10th February, 2024





Millfield parkrun welcomed February last Saturday by joining in with other parkruns nationally and raising funds for Macmillan Cancer care...

(click here to read more ......)



Railings in Easingwold Market Place are getting replaced...


Saturday 10th February, 2024





In January a vehicle went through the wooden railings in Easingwold Market Place making quite a mess...

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Walking Cricket...


Saturday 3rd February, 2024





A first for Easingwold & District u3a - a Game of Walking Cricket...

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Easingwold Pool League Presentations...


Saturday 3rd February, 2024





Pool presentation took place on the 24th January 2024 at Stillington Sports and Social Club...

(click here to read more ......)



Easingwold Hawks 13-0 win...


Saturday 3rd February, 2024





Easingwold Hawks U12s thrashed Fulford 13-0 on Sunday at home...

(click here to read more ......)



Pledging my commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day...


Saturday 3rd February, 2024





This week I signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, in doing so pledging my commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day...

(click here to read more ......)



Millfield parkrun 25,000th finisher...


Saturday 27th January, 2024





A slightly warmer Millfield at 4 degC for our 171st edition with a few spots still frozen on the course...

(click here to read more ......)



Easingwold WI January Report...


Saturday 27th January, 2024





There was a great turnout on a very frosty evening for our first meeting of 2024...

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Crayke Church of England Primary School News - Class News - Oak...


Saturday 27th January, 2024





Oak Class - Senior Citizens’ Lunch - We thoroughly enjoyed attending the lunch, all the children represented Crayke School and their families wonderfully...

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Music Mark School for the Third Year ...


Saturday 27th January, 2024





Outwood Primary Academy Alne are celebrating recognition as a Music Mark School for the third consecutive year...

(click here to read more ......)



Alne WI Kick Off 2024 ...


Saturday 20th January, 2024





Joan (President) started the meeting by wishing everyone Happy New Year....

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Brandsby WI ...


Saturday 20th January, 2024





At our first meeting of 2024, we welcomed Alison Easson who gave a very funny and interesting talk which was entitled ‘Guess Who’s Coming for Lunch.’ Alison used to work at Bishopthorpe Palace and was there in 2005 during the time that Royal Ascot was hosted at York Racecourse....

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Cozie Xmas gathering ...


Saturday 20th January, 2024





Youngsters and staff from Cozie youth club held their second annual Christmas dinner for senior citizens in Easingwold before Christmas....

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Millfield Parkrun turns Red ...


Saturday 20th January, 2024





Millfield parkrun on Saturday 13th January joined many UK parkruns in supporting the Comic Relief Winter Appeal....

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Easingwold Running Club ...


Saturday 13th January, 2024





My ERC Season 2023 – Stephan Tomaszewski.

As a person who has made North Yorkshire my home for many years, I joined Easingwold Running Club 2 years ago....

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Easingwold Hawks ...


Saturday 13th January, 2024





Boys, Sunday 7 January 2024, kick-off 11am.

Easingwold Hawks U12s hosted York City Boys in the North Riding County Cup on Sunday morning, in a hugely entertaining game....

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Easingwold Old Boy Knighted ...


Saturday 13th January, 2024





Stephen Hester originally from Crayke and former Head Boy at Easingwold School (1977) has been knighted in the New Year's honours for services to business and the economy....

(click here to read more ......)



Jazz charity album for World Child Cancer in memory of Sheriff Hutton resident ...


Saturday 13th January, 2024





Guitarist Billy Marrows to release debut album Penelope at the end of January, all proceeds going to World Child Cancer....

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Christmas and New Year at Millfield Parkrun ...


Saturday 6th January, 2024





Back in October the organizing team at Millfield parkrun took the decision along with many other parkruns in the UK to add extra events on Christmas Day and New Years Day....

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Little Seeds ...


Saturday 6th January, 2024





Little Seeds is a Primary School age group (Easingwold area) that meets weekly, on a Thursday during term time, for a story from the Bible....

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Coveted National Honour for North Yorkshire Leader ...


Saturday 6th January, 2024





The leader of one of England’s largest councils is to receive an OBE in the New Year Honours List in recognition of his dedication to providing strong and effective local government for North Yorkshire....

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The Boot Shop leads a Carol Service ...


Saturday 30th December, 2023





Shortly before Christmas many attended the Carol Service of the season in the Parish Church....

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Crayke C of E Primary School News ...


Saturday 30th December, 2023





Crayke Village Decorations

Apple Class started their Christmas card and gift delivery to our friends in the village....

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Carols in Easingwold Marketplace ...


Saturday 23rd December, 2023





Easingwold District Lions held their now traditional annual Carol Concert in the Market square on Saturday 16th...

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Easingwold Hawks U12s v York RI U12s - York FA Cup Quarter Final ...


Saturday 23rd December, 2023





A bright morning at the Acorn Rugby Club saw the young Hawks having to wait for their quarter final to begin, following a 45 minute delayed kick-off...

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Stillington Christmas Pageant...


Saturday 23rd December, 2023





The community in Stillington got together last Friday evening to celebrate with a Christmas Pageant...

(click here to read more ......)



Easingwold in Lights 2023...


Saturday 23rd December, 2023





The judging of the 2023 Easingwold Town residential Christmas lights competition took place early evening of 12th December...

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Scouts Christmas Appeal Success...


Saturday 16th December, 2023





Scouts, Cub Scouts and Beaver Scouts from across Galtres (formerly Easingwold) District Scouts decided on Kitchen For Everyone York as the focus of our Christmas appeal this year following group discussions about local issues...

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The Galtres 40 years on 1983-2023 - A time to celebrate...


Saturday 16th December, 2023





It is just after 6:00 am. on a clear frosty Friday, December morning, and already the lights are on at the Galtres Centre, with the cleaning team of Christine, Shelly and Sue hoovering and polishing away for the coming days’ visitors...

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Easingwold District Lions bring Santa to Easingwold & Villages!...


Saturday 16th December, 2023





Easingwold District Lions have started their annual tour of our Town & Villages with Santa. Poor Santa – there are more and more homes in our area to go and see – and there is hardly enough time...

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Easingwold WI December...


Saturday 16th December, 2023





Much appreciation to all the stalwart members that turned out for our December meeting on such a miserable evening...

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Easingwold Christmas Bonanza...


Saturday 9th December, 2023





What an incredibly festive evening in Easingwold on Thursday 30th November. Despite a chilly night, the turn out in Easingwold Market Place for the Christmas Bonanza was amazing...

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New Banking Service in Easingwold...


Saturday 9th December, 2023





Barclays launched on Friday its Barclays Local site at the Galtres Centre, Easingwold...

(click here to read more ......)



First Snow of the Winter...


Saturday 9th December, 2023





The snow arrived last Thursday 30th November only a smattering in Easingwold but quite a bit more in the hills and quite alot at Sutton Bank...

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Yorkshire launch of Jordan’s Retreat at Grantley Hall...


Saturday 9th December, 2023





The event was a HUGE success with special guest Matt Goss & cast from Emmerdale - host Jo Pitchard - sponsored by Emsley Mavor estate agents Easingwold.

This follows on from our successful London launch earlier this month...

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Easingwold Hawks Through To The Next Round Of The Cup...


Saturday 2nd December, 2023





Easingwold Hawks v Huntington U12s

York and District FA Cup 2nd round

Sunday 26th November, 2023

A frosty morning with heavy ground at the Hopgrove Playing Fields, saw the Hawks take on Huntington in the second round of the York FA Cup, in what proved to be a very physical game...

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Imelda’s Lap for Children in Need...


Saturday 2nd December, 2023





I did it!

It was a beautiful, sunny, Autumn day on Friday 17th November. Perfect for tackling my one lap at Millfield Park to raise funds for Children in Need...

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Easingwold Camera Club...


Saturday 2nd December, 2023





Our visiting speaker this week was Christine Shepherd from York.

This time last year she spent two weeks photographing landscapes and architecture travelling through the Isles of Lewis and Harris in Scotland...

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EDCCA Easingwold Men’s shed...


Saturday 2nd December, 2023





The first meeting in the Men’s shed on Monday 11th November, got off to a good start with a short presentation explaining some of the benefits and opportunities of Men’s sheds, followed by some specific details about the Easingwold shed...

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