THIS month’s marvellous spread of photographs is supplied by members of Kirkbymoorside and District Camera Club. Ranging from a footpath ploughed by tramping feet through thick snow, to a low winter sun burnishing the bracken to a warm glow up
GRUNGE legends Pearl Jam will be at the First Direct Arena, in Leeds, in July as one of only two UK dates of a European tour. Pearl Jam released their much-anticipated 10th studio album Lightning Bolt in October, which debuted at number two in
Scarborough Borough Council has announced that some of the biggest names in British classical music will perform a special tribute to the UK’s Armed Forces against the stunning backdrop of Scarborough Open Air Theatre next summer. On Saturday,
SCARBOROUGH Open Air Theatre will step back in time next summer for a concert featuring seven of the most popular acts of the 1980s and early 1990s. Legends of Pop, starring Bananarama, Jason Donovan, Rick Astley, Sonia, Hazell Dean, Brother Beyond
ORGANISERS of a three-day arts festival in Scarborough are looking for volunteers. Coastival 2014 will feature 100 activities – 80 of them free – from February 14 to 16. One of the highlights will be Orpheus the Mariner, a huge performance
FOLLOWING on from the success of his last shows, Crowd Pleaser and Different Class, Irish comedy star Ed Byrne returns to the road next year. A self-confessed “miserable old man” since the age of 23, Ed is now in his 40s and isn’t ready for the
NATIONAL Theatre Live will broadcast the Donmar Warehouse’s production of Coriolanus, Shakespeare’s searing tragedy of political manipulation and revenge, at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, in Scarborough, next month. It stars Tom Hiddleston in the
We have had an interesting year in 2013. We built our third screen from the old lounge, investing a substantial sum in projection equipment (thanks to Skyfall). The live productions we now show have become very popular. Some of the big films of
Nearly a decade ago, Ron Burgundy was released on an unsuspecting public. Possibly the world’s worst local news TV presenter, he was not an immediate hit, but word spread with the movie and the character becoming a cult favourite. To its credit
SOMBREROS at the ready, a well-loved Malton Mexican restaurant is celebrating its 15th anniversary and its owner has attributed its success to their loyal customers. Owner of El Gringos, in Saville Street, Chris Itburrun said: “I want to thank
THE origins of Osgodby as an ancient village started with Asgaut’s Farm and is of Norse origin. The name of the village evolved through Asgozbi, Angotby, Osgodbi to the present Osgodby. Before the Norman Conquest Osgodby was part of Tosti’s
AFTER discovering the truth about her rich boy friend in 1950s London, Amy answers an advert for a companion to an aging rich British aristocrat, Georgina. Georgina has a desire to see New York, which suits Amy, whose family live there. It is also
THIS is a sumptuous book published in association with Historic Royal Palaces, London. It takes us on a journey through the ages of royal dining and in doing so reveals much in the lives of British Royalty. While it discusses the excessive
THIS light-hearted book started life as a Radio 4 play and reveals the fictional weekly letters of Her Majesty the Queen to Sir Jeremy Scrimgeour, one of her private secretaries. These cover the last 18 months and reveals what she thinks to politicians
From the Malton Gazette & Herald from this week in 1967 A BRITISH Railways scheme for the installation of lifting barriers in place of the gates at Norton level crossing gets under way soon. The railway intends to carry out improvements
Bishop Burton College, near Beverley, held its last British dressage competition of 2013, with many of the affiliated riding club competitors taking part. The Prelim 13 qualifier saw the top six spots all taken by riding club members and the top
ALL-TIME club record goalscorer Liam Salt may miss the rest of Pickering Town’s season following surgery. The goal-getter had an operation on Christmas Eve as he bids to get to the root of a knee injury that has kept him out since pre-season.
As the New Year dawns, what better time to select a 10-strong team of Ryedale jumpers who, hopefully, will pay to follow for the remainder of the season. CLEVER COOKIE (Peter Niven) A horse who won two from two in bumpers, Clever Cookie
THE premier division title race in the York Minster Engineering League was blown wide open on Saturday – with Old Malton St Mary’s the big beneficiaries – when champions Dunnington ended Riccall United’s 100 per cent record. Dunnington ran out
WOMBLETON’S Shane Monkman was pipped for first place when Scarborough District Motor Club held their Yuletide Trial at Low North Park on Sunday. There were sections flagged hard, easy and very easy, and a large entry of 97 riders turned out for
Whitby Town entered the Evo-Stik League premier division’s play-off places for the first time since August after taking their winning streak to five games. The Blues beat Blyth Spartans 2-1 on Boxing Day – former Blyth striker Graeme Armstrong
FESTIVE cheer did not go The Star’s way as they lost 5-3 at East and West Ardsley in the Yorkshire Superleague. The Cayton side, featuring several ace marksmen from Ryedale, travelled to Wakefield hoping to bounce back from a disappointing home
Leaders Wombleton Wanderers beat mid-table Thornton-le-Dale reserves 6-0 to continue their march to the division two title in their first season in the newitts.com Beckett League. Wombleton now have a three-point lead at the top with games in hand
Scarborough Athletic enjoyed a fine Christmas week, picking up four points on their travels to stay in touch with the play-off places in Evo-Stik League division one south. Chris Bolder was the hero on Boxing Day, scoring twice in the second half
THREE women who have dedicated their lives to organisations in Ryedale have been recognised in the New Year Honours. Jean Thorpe, founder of Ryedale Wildlife Rehabilitation, Jean Kershaw, a trustee and former deputy director of Helmsley Arts Centre
POLICE are appealing for information after a burglary at a property in Helmsley. The break-in took place at the house in Ryedale Close, between December 16 and December 21. Anyone with any information should phone Malton police on 101, select
NORTON Town Council has rejected amended plans to build a supermarket on Wentworth Street car park in Malton. A revised scheme has been submitted for the site by developer GMI Holbeck Ltd. The plan, which comes 18 months after Ryedale district
WORK is underway on a £1m scheme to modernise 350-year-old Grade II Listed almshouses in Ryedale. Lady Lumley’s Almshouse Trust, in partnership with housing association Broadacres, and its developing partner Southdale, is carrying out the work
TRIBUTES have been paid to a local character who was well-known in the area. Ian Pilmoor, who was 80, played a major role in the Cundalls’ antique, railwayana, household and farm sales for many years. Auctioneer Keith Waters said Mr Pilmoor
RYEDALE Walking Group will be leading a five-mile walk on New Year’s Day. Walkers should park at Thornton-le-Dale, grid ref SE834830, for a 1pm start. There will be an optional pub visit after the walk to mark the new year.
John McLatchie, of Hawthorn Avenue, Old Malton, admitted stealing £27-worth of chocolate from Costcutter, in Norton, on November 24. McLatchie, 38, was given a community order at Scarborough Magistrates’ Court and will be required to take part
In the second part of her review of the year, HANNAH BRYAN takes a look back at what made the headlines in Ryedale from July to December. JULY RECORD breaking numbers of visitors flocked to Ryedale Show which organisers hailed as one of
A MALTON doctor who became an “adopted Yorkshireman” has retired after almost 30 years in the town. Dr Michael Lynch moved to Malton in 1985 following 18 months working in Bermuda. Originally from the Midlands, he trained in Leeds working at
NORTON councillors have praised the Christmas tree festival held at St Peter’s Church in the town. Held at the beginning of December, 30 businesses, charities and organisations put together a display related to their individual actvities. The event
NORTON traders have been praised for supporting an initiative to shop locally. In the run-up to the festive season, a prize draw was organised by Norton Town Council, which meant anyone spending £5 in a participating shop or business was in with
