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Councillor George Jabbour, who represents Cold Kirby on North Yorkshire Council and is a Member of the North York Moors National Park Authority, outside St Michael's Church in Cold Kirby.

19th-century North York Moors church given Grade II listed status

The event is being held on Saturday, June 20, from 6.30pm with Pimms, soft drink, canapés and nibbles. A £10 donation per person is requested, to help with the restoration and up keep of this the church.

The event is being held on Saturday, June 20, from 6.30pm with Pimms, soft drink, canapés and nibbles. A £10 donation per person is requested, to help with the restoration and up keep of this the church.

Historic church to open its doors this weekend to raise awareness

David Nevard's collection, Drawn to Imperfection, is coming to the Methodist Chapel in Main Street, Cranswick

David Nevard's collection, Drawn to Imperfection, is coming to the Methodist Chapel in Main Street, Cranswick

Large-scale biblical portrait collection to be displayed at East Yorkshire chapel

The Saint Aelred’s Pilgrim Trail is being shown on the BBC’s The One Show tonight at 7pm.

The Saint Aelred’s Pilgrim Trail is being shown on the BBC’s The One Show tonight at 7pm.

North York Moors pilgrimage featured on BBC's The One Show tonight

St Michael's Church, Malton showing the south wall (Photo: H. Williams)

St Michael's Church, Malton showing the south wall (Photo: H. Williams)

Iconic North Yorkshire building awarded major grant for urgent repairs

A total of £2,400 was raised at the event which was presented to Kevin Hutchinson, on behalf of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance Charity by the Reverend Melanie Burnside and Treasurer Janet Todd, together with Councillor George Jabbour, Chair of North

A total of £2,400 was raised at the event which was presented to Kevin Hutchinson, on behalf of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance Charity by the Reverend Melanie Burnside and Treasurer Janet Todd, together with Councillor George Jabbour, Chair of North

Popular Christmas tree festival attracts visitors from across the UK and beyond

The Licensing and Installation of The Rev Canon Richard Walker took place at St Michael's church, Malton on December 16.

The Licensing and Installation of The Rev Canon Richard Walker took place at St Michael's church, Malton on December 16.

New vicar installed at St Michael's Church, Malton

A POIGNANT Christmas tree which was rescued from the Langdale Moor Fire has been voted the favourite at a North Yorkshire festival.Helmsley Fire Station crew's creative, and imaginative display commemorated the work of the Fire Service tackling this

A POIGNANT Christmas tree which was rescued from the Langdale Moor Fire has been voted the favourite at a North Yorkshire festival.Helmsley Fire Station crew's creative, and imaginative display commemorated the work of the Fire Service tackling this

Poignant Christmas tree rescued from wildfire is voted favourite

Carol singers from Helmsley Primary School

Carol singers from Helmsley Primary School

Helmsley Christmas tree festival opens to joyous start

The Saint Aelred's Pilgrim Trail has opened a new circular Horse Riders' Route, developed in partnership with Ryedale Bridleways Group and supported by the British Horse Society. Photo Valerie Mather

The Saint Aelred's Pilgrim Trail has opened a new circular Horse Riders' Route, developed in partnership with Ryedale Bridleways Group and supported by the British Horse Society. Photo Valerie Mather

New route on North Yorkshire pilgrim trail opens

Reverend Mel Burnside, vicar of All Saints’ Church in Helmsley which is aiming to protect and celebrate the Grade II* listed building and is inviting feedback to shape a major bid to The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Reverend Mel Burnside, vicar of All Saints’ Church in Helmsley which is aiming to protect and celebrate the Grade II* listed building and is inviting feedback to shape a major bid to The National Lottery Heritage Fund

"All Saints’ has always been more than a building" - congregation launches survey

Richard Hiscocks (centre) Claire Midgely (right) and Laura Turner (left) in front of the All Saints Helmsley Edwardian Wallpaintings

Richard Hiscocks (centre) Claire Midgely (right) and Laura Turner (left) in front of the All Saints Helmsley Edwardian Wallpaintings

Unique day out on the Saint Aelred's Pilgrim Trail

Helperthorpe painted ceiling pic Nigel Coates

Helperthorpe painted ceiling pic Nigel Coates

Discover Yorkshire's medieval villages on church trail

Musicians Giles and Lizzy Nightingale, with Fr Pat Smith between them and parishioners at Our Lady's Church in Acomb

Musicians Giles and Lizzy Nightingale, with Fr Pat Smith between them and parishioners at Our Lady's Church in Acomb

Three parishes in York and Malton mourn greatly loved priest who has died aged 78

All Saints and St James at Nunnington, originally dates back to 12th century, and still houses the altar from 1672 along with its original oak door, with mediaeval fleur- de- lys hinges.The YHCT has awarded £6,000 towards the cost of replacing four

All Saints and St James at Nunnington, originally dates back to 12th century, and still houses the altar from 1672 along with its original oak door, with mediaeval fleur- de- lys hinges.The YHCT has awarded £6,000 towards the cost of replacing four

Historic Ryedale church receives thousands of pounds in funding

Stonegrave Minster, winter 1895. ©Stonegrave PCC.

Stonegrave Minster, winter 1895. ©Stonegrave PCC.

Long lost picture of Stonegrave Minster found

Amplethorpe Abbey

Amplethorpe Abbey

Popular tourist attraction currently closed due to power outage

Mass for Pope Francis to be celebrated at St. Leonard's in Malton

Mass for Pope Francis to be celebrated at St. Leonard's in Malton

Mass for Pope Francis to be celebrated at St. Leonard's in Malton

ST Leonard's and St Mary's RC Church in Malton is to open today (Monday) following the death of Pope Francis.

ST Leonard's and St Mary's RC Church in Malton is to open today (Monday) following the death of Pope Francis.

St Leonard's in Malton to open today following death of Pope Francis

An image of the cross with a sun in the background

An image of the cross with a sun in the background

Join Churches Together in Malton & Norton on Good Friday

Bishop Barry and pilgrims Abbey Nave. Photo Valerie Mather

Bishop Barry and pilgrims Abbey Nave. Photo Valerie Mather

Lent pilgrimage 'lifts the heart'

The Archbishop of York has denied allegations of bullying (Jonathan Brady/PA)

The Archbishop of York has denied allegations of bullying (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Archbishop of York ‘categorically rejects’ bullying and coercion allegations

Farmers' perseverance, dedication and enduring community spirit will be celebrated this weekend at Ripon Cathedral's Plough Sunday Service

Farmers' perseverance, dedication and enduring community spirit will be celebrated this weekend at Ripon Cathedral's Plough Sunday Service

Plough Service blessings for farming families at Ripon Cathedral

All Saints Church in Helmsley will receive £138,169 to conserve the Grade II* listed building's unique Edwardian wall paintings

All Saints Church in Helmsley will receive £138,169 to conserve the Grade II* listed building's unique Edwardian wall paintings

Ryedale churches awarded grants as part of £1.25m National Lottery funding awards

Chris Newsam, Janice Every, Ian Parker, Annie Birkett outside the Quakers Meeting Room in Malton

Chris Newsam, Janice Every, Ian Parker, Annie Birkett outside the Quakers Meeting Room in Malton

Quakers to celebrate 200th Anniversary of Malton Meeting House

Abbey Gathering Launch Day Valerie Mather

Abbey Gathering Launch Day Valerie Mather

Successful launch event for new Saint Aelred’s Pilgrim Trail

Celebrated composer and organist Philip Moore will give a special recital in St John's Church in Welburn

Celebrated composer and organist Philip Moore will give a special recital in St John's Church in Welburn

Celebrated composer and organist Philip Moore to give special recital in Welburn

St Helen's Church, Amotherby

St Helen's Church, Amotherby

On the trail of Yorkshire Churches Day 2024

St Helen's Church, Amotherby © Pinnacle Conservation

St Helen's Church, Amotherby © Pinnacle Conservation

Churches and Chapels throwing open their doors for ‘Yorkshire Churches Day’

Justin Bartlett Managing Director of Treske Furniture with the newly commissioned Sanctuary Furniture for the Malton Wesley Centre with Treske Furniture makers Photo credit: Lorne Campbell Guzelian Media.

Justin Bartlett Managing Director of Treske Furniture with the newly commissioned Sanctuary Furniture for the Malton Wesley Centre with Treske Furniture makers Photo credit: Lorne Campbell Guzelian Media.

£50k appeal to furnish community hub for North Yorkshire with heritage pieces

Grade 1 listed All Saints Church, which dates back 800 years, suffered fire damage

Grade 1 listed All Saints Church, which dates back 800 years, suffered fire damage

“Our Poor Lovely Church” – fire damage to Kirkbymoorside’s All Saints

A painting from the chapel of Pius V Santi Giovanni e Paolo (Venice) by Joseph Heintz the Younger depicting the miracle of St Anthony and the Mule. Credit: Didier Descouens - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0,

A painting from the chapel of Pius V Santi Giovanni e Paolo (Venice) by Joseph Heintz the Younger depicting the miracle of St Anthony and the Mule. Credit: Didier Descouens - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0,

Praying for a Tony award

All Saints, Hawnby.

All Saints, Hawnby.

On the trail of Yorkshire Churches Day 2024

Good enough to get into Heaven?

A new retreat and visitor centre has opened at Ampleforth Abbey.

A new retreat and visitor centre has opened at Ampleforth Abbey.

New retreat and visitor centre opens at Ampleforth Abbey

The Rev Paul Sunderland (right) with the Bishop of Whitby, the Rt Rev Paul Ferguson.

The Rev Paul Sunderland (right) with the Bishop of Whitby, the Rt Rev Paul Ferguson.

New Vicar starts work in Kirkbymoorside, Gillamoor, Farndale, Bransdale and Edstone

Ampleforth College's Schola Cantorum Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Ampleforth College's Schola Cantorum Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Ampleforth College’s Schola Cantorum celebrates 50th anniversary

St Helen's Church in Amotherby

St Helen's Church in Amotherby

Churches encouraged to apply for funding to secure their long-term future

County Hall, Northallerton Picture: LDRS

County Hall, Northallerton Picture: LDRS

Local government

Council’s religious advisor criticised for ‘offensive’ comments about Christianity

Father Jonathan Cotton OSB, Benedictine monk died peacefully in the Monastery Infirmary at Ampleforth Abbey on January 17, aged 80

Father Jonathan Cotton OSB, Benedictine monk died peacefully in the Monastery Infirmary at Ampleforth Abbey on January 17, aged 80

Death of Fr Jonathan Cotton OSB, monk of Ampleforth Abbey announced

The now disused St Hilary's Church, Picton. Picture by Jim Ackrill.

The now disused St Hilary's Church, Picton. Picture by Jim Ackrill.

A past to be Pict at

Rev Melanie Burnside

Rev Melanie Burnside

First New Year for joint Methodist / Anglican ministry in North Yorkshire

Revd Mel Burnside in All Saints' Church, Helmsley.

Revd Mel Burnside in All Saints' Church, Helmsley.

Annual Christmas Tree Festival in Helmsley is in full swing

Reverend Paul Sunderland and his wife Jeanette

Reverend Paul Sunderland and his wife Jeanette

New vicar appointed for Kirkbymoorside parish

The church held a Green weekend

The church held a Green weekend

Church works towards 'silver award' for helping to improve the environment

St Michael’s Church in Malton is holding a special All Souls ‘Service of Light

St Michael’s Church in Malton is holding a special All Souls ‘Service of Light

St Michael’s Church in Malton to hold special All Souls ‘Service of Light

Chorister scholarshipsare available at Old Malton Priory

Chorister scholarshipsare available at Old Malton Priory

New chorister scholarships on offer at Old Malton Priory Church

Pictured, Standard Bearer Allan Jones, Welfare Officer Carol Sollitt, Revd Jenny Buckler, Branch President Malcolm Barnard and Branch Chairman Andrew Sollitt MBE.

Pictured, Standard Bearer Allan Jones, Welfare Officer Carol Sollitt, Revd Jenny Buckler, Branch President Malcolm Barnard and Branch Chairman Andrew Sollitt MBE.

RAF Association (Ryedale Branch) commemorates Battle of Britain 83rd Anniversary

Kate Giles, buildings archaeologist, professor and author, will speak at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Pickering,

Kate Giles, buildings archaeologist, professor and author, will speak at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Pickering,

Author to give talk at Pickering Church on medieval wall paintings

North Yorkshire Councillor George Jabbour, who is also a member of the North York Moors National Park Authority, is encouraging people to take part in the Ride+Stride event

North Yorkshire Councillor George Jabbour, who is also a member of the North York Moors National Park Authority, is encouraging people to take part in the Ride+Stride event

Walkers encouraged to stride out for historic churches

Some of the members of the two Open the Book local teams

Some of the members of the two Open the Book local teams

Couple thanked at celebratory lunch

Bringing Byrd to Stonegrave

Bringing Byrd to Stonegrave

Choral evensongs are back at Stonegrave Minster in summer with a twist

Farndale - photos by Martin Sheppard

Farndale - photos by Martin Sheppard

More than Daffodils: letting it grow in Farndale

North Yorkshire Councillor George Jabbour was invited to give a presentation during the Sunday service at the Methodist Church in Helmsley

North Yorkshire Councillor George Jabbour was invited to give a presentation during the Sunday service at the Methodist Church in Helmsley

Helmsley: Councillor tells the story of St George and his legend