In the middle of the nineteenth century mining was big business in the Yorkshire Dales. Lead was mined in several areas and none were more prolific than the mines around Swaledale and Arkengarthdale. Evidence suggests that there were mines in the
HUTTONS Ambo Flower and Produce show celebrated its diamond anniversary at the weekend. The show, which was set up in 1954,saw high entries, particularly in the children's classes. Committee member Liz Ellis, said thanks went to all those involved
A Yorkshire wildlife photographer has received international recognition at a photography competition in the US, for his photograph capturing the amazing wildlife of the Yorkshire Coast. Steve Race, Education and Outreach officer at RSPB Bempton
HANNAH BRYAN gets tough and up to her neck in mud in the “planet’s most hardcore obstacle race”. IT's 10.42am on a Sunday morning and I can barely breathe. The freezing cold temperature of the water has taken my breath away and I've still got
A REMARKABLE collection of miniature historical scenes which had remained hidden for decades are on public display for the final time this weekend. The models, which were made about 50 years ago, depict scenes ranging from Tudor to Victorian times
MUSIC lovers got patriotic as they donned union jack hats, jackets and even onesies for the Castle Howard’s Proms Spectacular. In true British fashion the weather looked uncertain but despite having umbrellas at the ready, the 8,000 spectators
TOMORROW is decision day for Malton livestock market as the application for new premises comes before the Ryedale District Council's extraordinary planning meeting scheduled to deal with this application, and other residential development applications
THE NFU is expected to continue its roadshow meetings to support farmer members as they get to grips with the new Common Agriculture Policy, and particularly the greening measures. After months of lobbying from the NFU, Defra has released its latest
MITCH COOK ruled out a knee-jerk reaction despite admitting embarrassment after his Pickering Town side crashed out of the FA Cup at the first hurdle. The Pikes were hammered 6-0 at home by Northern League side Washington in their extra preliminary
PETER NIVEN already possesses one mighty achievement. He is among the elite group of jump jockeys to have ridden more than 1,000 winners. This week, he could become the only one of them to train the winner of the Ebor Handicap. Furthermore, his
SHERIFF Hutton Bridged bounced back up to second place in the Hunters York & District Senior League premier division after a comprehensive victory at old adversaries Easingwold. The hosts had held runners-up berth going into Saturday’s game
THE continuing renaissance of all that is homemade and home-grown was in evidence at one of the most fiercely traditional rural shows on the calendar. For the second year in succession at Rosedale Show, in the heart of the North York Moors, there
MALTON & Old Malton avoided defeat at promotion-chasing Acomb but remain deep in Hunters York & District Senior League division one relegation danger. Malt battled away but were a clear second best and picked up only eight points, leaving
Scalby are sure of promotion from division ‘A’ of the Scarborough Beckett League after their 139-run win at Sewerby II. L Beasley took a superb 8-23 for Sewerby but Lee Kerr hit 72 as Scalby reached 196. John Barton (5-36) and James Deaves (5-18
IN-FORM Colin Spink has set a new Helmsley Bowling Club record - becoming the first player in the club’s 72-year history to win their three singles trophies in one season. The three competitions are the Mill Scutt Cup, the Frank Kay Memorial Trophy
REIGNING champions Old Malton kicked off the defence of their York Minster Engineering League premier division crown with a 3-2 win at last season’s nearest challengers, Riccall. A couple of late withdrawals left the champions with just a 12-man
MUCH-TRAVELLED former Bury striker Gareth Seddon scored a 10-minute hat-trick to send Scarborough Athletic to defeat on their Evo-Stik division one north bow. The Seadogs, who were switched from division one south over the summer, kicked off their
Whitby Town were unlucky not to get a point from their opening game of the Evo-Stik premier division as a late goal consigned them to a 2-1 defeat at Stourbridge on Saturday. The hosts took the lead through Jordan Fitzpatrick after a superb left-wing
DRAWS have taken place for the first rounds of the Scarborough & District FA’s four senior cup competitions. TheJunior Cup first round will take place on Saturday, September 20, with eight ties. They are: Kirkdale United v Rillington Athletic
THERE was an avalanche of goals in the second week of the Richard Flaherty Memorial Trophy. Last Monday saw two cracking group-stage derbies, with Kirkdale beating Ryedale 2-0 to give themselves a great chance of reaching the final, while last
A BUSY time for Pickering Running Club has seen several members placed highly in two different events. The latest race in the Hardmoors Trail Marathon series was at Saltburn, and PRC were represented in each distance - 10 kilometres, half-marathon
A MULTIMILLION-pound development which will create hundreds of jobs and secure the future of Malton’s livestock market is set to receive planning approval this week. First unveiled last year, the project includes an interlinked package of development
A HEROIC Ryedale woman has been praised for making a citizen’s arrest after she saw a man trying to steal a coat. Melanie Wright, 44, of Derek Fox Butchers in Malton, ran out of the butchers when she saw a 58-year-old man taking a coat from Woodall
YOUNG dancers from Malton took part in a once-in-a-lifetime performance at Disneyland Paris. The 15 youngsters from Stagecoach Northallerton and Malton were part of the pre-parade dancing in front of thousands of international visitors. Aged
A CHARITY bank is supporting the £1.1m refurbishment of Lady Lumley’s Almshouses in Thornton-le-Dale. The Grade II listed almshouses, which were built as a gift to the village from Elizabeth, Viscountess Lumley of Waterford, in 1670, has borrowed
A UNIQUE fundraising campaign which has captured the imagination of people from across Ryedale is holding an auction next week. Mike's Mice was set up by Anne Soper, from Pickering, to marking the 10th year since the death of her son, Mike, by
A NEW anti-fracking campaign group for Ryedale has been set up to monitor the work of gas companies conducting seismic tests in the area. Frack Free Ryedale has been set up by Frack Free North Yorkshire in its bid to step up the fight against fracking
NEXT year’s Farndale calendar will go on sale on August Bank Holiday Monday at Farndale Show. The calendar features pictures by local photographers and proceeds from its sale will go to Farndale Village Hall’s rebuilding fund. The calendar is priced
STUDENTS from across Ryedale were celebrating after a successful year of A-level results. Norton College, Malton School and Lady Lumley’s, in Pickering, all saw pupils gaining expected grades, and in many cases surpassing them. A-level results
SAINT Catherine’s Hospice is to open its first flagship department store in Malton. The charity is merging its two shops in the town into a bigger outlet at the former Ethel Austin store in Wheelgate. For a number of years Saint Catherine's
VOLUNTEERS are being sought by the Charles Dickens (Malton) Society to help man the town’s Counting House. The museum is open on Saturdays, from 10am to 1pm, and houses photographs and memorabilia. John Collins, from the society, said Malton
A MALTON playgroup is aiming to put together a book of memories and memorabilia to mark its 50th birthday. The Firestation playgroup, based off Castlegate, was set up in 1963, but the golden anniversary was only brought to light by a former member
MEMBERS of the Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team (SRMRT) were kept busy during a fundraising collection when a woman was injured in a fall from her mountain bike. The team, who were taking part in a collection in Pickering earlier this
PICKERING Sixties Festival is in danger of folding unless more volunteers come forward to help run the event. Originally run by the North Yorkshire Moors Railway , the festival was expanded seven years ago when a group of sixties music enthusiasts
AUGUST’S Monthly Food Market in Malton was another great success, according to the event’s organisers. Along with regular favourites, including music from Malton White Star Band, a wide selection of food and drink stalls and three different cookery
THE SUMMER recruitment campaign for the North Yorkshire Police’s Special Constabulary has been extended to allow even more people the chance to apply. So far, almost 200 people have requested an application pack to become a volunteer police officers
THE Fitzwilliam (Malton) Estate will contribute £150,000 towards the redevelopment of a new Heron food store. Heron is moving from its premises in Wheelgate, Malton, to larger premises in the same street. The new store will combine three units
TWO mums have been inspired to set up their own baby classes after seeing the benefits to their own children. Nikki Scott-Somers and Susannah Stuart are launching the baby sensory classes in Norton next month with the aim to roll out further sessions
MALTON Masons have struck a tune with a project with supports older members of the community. The Camalodunum Lodge of Freemasons has donated £500 to Ryedale Carers Support which provides the “Songs and Scones” social afternoon for elderly people
CHARITIES could be eligible to win a share of £150,000 thanks to a local building society. Staff at the Malton and Pickering branches of the Yorkshire Building Society are encouraging customers and residents to nominate a charity to receive a share
MALTON Norton and District Lions have got behind a local band to support their efforts as they hope to compete in a national competition. Members of the Swinton and District Excelsior Band are hoping to compete in the finals of the National Brass
MALTON’S former town hall has been put on the market. The Grade II property, which previously housed the town's museum, has undergone a £380,000 refurbishment by Fitzwilliam Malton Estate. Leisure property specialists Fleurets have now been instructed
NHS Scarborough and Ryedale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has launched a virtual network to make it easier for people to get involved in helping to improve the health and wellbeing of their community. The Loop is aimed at anyone with an interest
THE organiser of a Ryedale vintage tractor run is celebrating after raising more than £2,000 for charity. Brian Hall, 46, of Hawnby, organised the Hambleton and Ryedale vintage tractor run for the second year running to raise money for Macmillan
TWO families are devastated after the theft of their dogs. The loss of her two terrier bitches has resulted in elderly care professional, Elaine Booty, of Hovingham, spending hundreds of pounds in advertising and poster production in the hope of
BOSSES at a renewable energy firm say they are “thrilled” to have won a contract from the global home of hydroelectricity. Mann Power Consulting Limited, of Kirkham, near Malton, has installed an Archimedean screw turbine at Cragside House, near
TRIBUTES have been paid to Colonel Richard Nicholas Crossley, who died earlier this month, aged 81. Mr Crossley’s family originated from Yorkshire and founded the family firm, Crossley Carpets of Halifax. His grandfather was made the first Baron
RESIDENTS campaigning against changes being made to the Camphill Village Trust gathered for a candlelit vigil to highlight the strong support received so far. Supporters of Action for Botton met at Danby Church, near Whitby, on Sunday to highlight
RESIDENTS are being warned not to leave valuable items in their vehicles after a spate of thefts in Whitby. Tools and a KTM motocross bike were both stolen from vehicles parked overnight between Sunday and Monday. A van was broken into on Oak
A CONSTRUCTION company specialising in barn conversions and listed property renovation is hoping to build upon its previous success. Kent Building Developments Ltd has been building and renovating properties for many years and despite the slowdown
NAWTON Grange are pictured after lifting the Scarborough Beckett League’s Division ‘A’ Cayley Cup. Grange beat table-toppers Scalby by 25 runs in the final at Seamer. Jonny Pickard (40) got them away to a good start and the in-form Michael
A PICKERING artist is teaming up with the two people who inspired her career for a three-day showcase of their work. Kezy Feaster is exhibiting her work along side Sally and Brian Tozer at Pickering Memorial Hall from August 29 to September 1.
THE next in a series of lunchtime talks at Scarborough Art Gallery focuses is on the ambulance trains of the First World War. Alison Kay, of the National Railway Museum, in York, will look at the ambulance trains which were used on both foreign
Through the endeavour and hard work of the committee and volunteers a good family fun day, organised by Pickering Events Group (PEG), was had by all, after early rain, the event was attended by many. PEG has donated £100 to the Royal British Legion
SPAUNTON is a small village near the southern edge of the North York Moors, resting quietly on a hilltop between Hutton-le-Hole and Lastingham to the south-west of Blakey Ridge. Many of my reference books that deal with that part of the North York
IS there no end to Bethany Shipley’s equestrian talents? From dressage and eventing to show jumping, she does it all brilliantly. The talented young rider is having a fantastic year by anyone’s standards. Having started off the year being selected
SHOWJUMPING rider and instructor Faye Raw, from Weaverthorpe, made her return trip to the Longines Global Tour, in London, for the second year running. This year it was held at The Horse Guards parade ground, which made for a stunning backdrop.
LUCY CARVER, 15, from Weaverthorpe, achieved her ultimate goal for this year with Powerstation to qualify for the Showjumper of the Year at the Horse of the Year show at the NEC Birmingham in October. The pair have already qualified for the Foxhunter
STAXTON require only six more points from their last two matches to secure the Scarborough Beckett League premier division crown after their seven-wicket win over third-placed Forge Valley was coupled with defeat for closest rivals Heslerton. They
SHERIFF Hutton Bridge clinched the Pilmoor Evening League division one championship when they won a thrilling 18-overs-a-side play-off with Thirsk at Sessay. Bridge batted first and were given a flying start by Adam Fisher (19) and Paul Oldfield
FARMERS could face hay and silage shortages this winter and be forced to turn to treated straw for extra feed. The drought has meant that many Northern Ryedale farmers have not managed a second cut of grass. With pastures very dry, some farmers
JUST under £40,000 was raised in a single day for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity at a charity clay pigeon shoot day at Raisthorpe Manor. David and Julia Medforth, of Raisthorpe Flyers, Thixendale, organised a day’s shooting for 26 teams of guns, including
With a bank holiday on the horizon, HANNAH BRYAN brushes up on her barbecuing skills. LONG gone are the days where barbecuing was just throwing a few sausages and burgers on to the grill and cracking open a beer as they sizzle away. No doubt
GILLAMOOR won the Feversham League by one point after beating High Farndale in the title-decider. Alec Medd was the hero, cracking 28 off their last over to set up a comprehensive 46-run triumph. Despite John Lumley’s 13, High Farndale’s bowlers
ACKLAM Beta rider Adam Milner from Leavening added his name to the list of famous riders to lift the prestigious John Hardaker Trophy on Sunday. Milner fought off a strong challenge from Pontefract’s Liam Walker to win by just one mark with Scarborough
OUR family is trying to find information about our mother, Marian Lambert, whom we know attended what we believe was an all-girls’ boarding school in North Yorkshire sometime between 1922 and 1932. She lived at the school full-time from about the age
FOLLOWING on from Paul Andrews’ letter in the Gazette & Herald on August 13, can design create positive communities, where people can live, work and play? Earlier this year a small project in Cornwall looked at an existing village settlement
I would like to say thank you for the kind help and advice I received from a gentleman who works at MA Fabrication, in Pickering. He told me which tool would be best for taking down a wall I was having trouble with. I saved a lot of time and money
The national press is busy speculating about the future of London Mayor Boris Johnson, who looks likely to stand for Parliament in a west London seat, and may go on to challenge David Cameron – or other contenders such as Theresa May – for the Conservative
MISQUOTING and mistranslating both Louis XV and Del Boy Trotter’s “Aprés moi le déluge”, we have certainly had our fill of déluges. It has been tipping it down. Sunshine one hour. Heavens opened the next. The ducks, all differences settled
CARA Shardlow Reed has been having a brief respite from running her own dressage competitions to compete her own horses at British Dressage. Cara, who has two top class horses, Detonator II and Rhythmic Times, has been making their presence felt
THE weather continues to disappoint us and people are looking for inside activities so we are nicely busy. We are continuing to change films around so that we keep a varied programme, while keeping the films that are still bringing audiences in. Milton
CORNISH comedy legend Jethro is back at Whitby Pavilion’s theatre on Tuesday, September 23. The evening is part of his 2014 tour and features Jethro’s very own unique brand of irresistible West Country tales for a fun-filled night of adult comedy
A WIDER uptake of share farming could enable thousands of young people to get their first foot on the farming ladder, according to the CLA. The CLA says that if just a quarter of the country’s farmers aged over 65 entered in to a share farming
FARMERS and villagers are urged to remain vigilant when it comes to thieves raiding farmers and rural properties. As part of the annual Rural Crime Survey, NFU Mutual released figures showing that rural crime has cost the region a total of £1.5m
NFU president Meurig Raymond and celebrity food critic Jay Rayner will address delegates alongside Beth Hart of Sainbury’s at JSR Farm’s 25th annual farming conference in York on Tuesday, September 16. Meurig, who farms 3,500 acres in Pembrokeshire
Cups and trophies James Farrow Perpetual Cup: Fellthrope Shires. Jemmy Aconley Memorial Shield: F Richardson & son. Roland Stephenson Cup: R&R Jewitt. Gerald Barraclough Memorial Trophy: A&L Fawbert. Ernest Metcalfe Cup: A&
BERRY season is officially upon us and what better way to get your fruity fix than with a raspberry torte, writes Hannah Bryan. This recipe is adapted from the BBC Good Food website and it is far less rich than it sounds. The raspberries add a
IN response to your article, I offer the following memories of my train travel in Ryedale. During my school days I travelled with my family to visit my great aunt at Fir Tree Cottage in Gilling. We nearly always travelled by train, which was exciting
GREAT Habton have gone top of the Derwent Valley League division ‘A’ – but not in the way they would have liked. The Ryedale side for the second successive week were handed the points as opponents conceded the game, unable to raise a team.
PEOPLE in need of counselling will have improved access to services thanks to a generous grant. Community Counselling (North Yorkshire) Limited, which offers free counselling services to people living in Ryedale and Scarborough, has been awarded
