INSIDE Issue 18 | Winter 2018 Awards for All!! Tadcaster Volunteers Recognised Amongst the Very Best in North Yorkshire
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About your community, by your community: serving Tadcaster and the surrounding villages TODAY Supported by the Tadcaster and Villages Community Engagement Forum www.selby.gov.uk/tv_cef including... TADCASTER TOWN COUNCIL WINTER 2018 NEWSLETTER Photo: Wendy Binns Photo: Wendy Armstice Flood Cycling Day defences World Centenary update Champs! Pages 10/11 Page 12 Page 15 INSIDE Issue 18 | Winter 2018 Awards for all!! Tadcaster volunteers recognised amongst the very best in North Yorkshire Tadcrafters projects. Tadcaster’s very own Tadcrafters were So far recently announced as winners of these the Yorkshire Post’s Rural Award for have “Community Group of the Year” at a black included tie event at Pavilions of Harrogate hosted around by BBC broadcaster Harry Gration. The 300 bags for St Leonard’s Hospice (to award, which was open to organisations return belongings to bereaved relatives), David, Kirsty and Steve receiving the Award for TEMPT from Carl Les, Leader, and Robert Windass, Chairman of North Yorkshire County Council and Kim Leadbetter. right across Yorkshire, was received from over 70 heart-shaped cushions (for breast Photo: North Yorkshire County Council category sponsor Robert E Fuller, by the surgery patients), over 150 twiddlemuffs (that help to calm people with dementia), directors of the not-for-profit community Heritage Day and Lantern Festival in 100 washable feminine hygiene kits (so interest company, Lynne Howard and Su Tempt February, the first ever Soapbox Derby that girls in developing countries can go to Again hosted at the Pavilions of Morgan, on behalf of many volunteers. in June and Cycling Festival in September school while menstruating), 100s of hats, Harrogate, on the 26th October, the “We are all volunteers in Tadcrafters. when the World Championships come to scarves and blankets that have gone to food town’s event management team, TEMPT, Receiving this award is recognition of, and town.” TEMPT does it’s work by bringing banks and homeless charities, and they have were honoured with receiving the a reward for, all the hard work we do to together organisations like the Flood also supported many other worthy causes. runner-up award for Best Community make a difference to many people’s lives” Action Group, Community Swimming They have made over 3500 poppies for the Group in the County at the North said Su. Pool, Tadcrafters, Riley Smith Hall and WW1 100 year commemoration displays Yorkshire Partnership’s Community Tadcrafters create beautifully hand-crafted many others to put on great events in Selby Abbey and the Riley Smith Hall for Awards ceremony. Receiving the Award items mostly from materials that would which hope to attract new people the Armistice Proms and can been seen on behalf of the team were Steve otherwise be thrown away. Volunteers are into the town as well as throughout November. Cobb, David Gluck and Kirsty supported to develop and learn new skills making Tadcaster a vibrant The group meets for a drop-in session Perkins. so that all levels can work on a variety of community to live in. 10am-4pm on the second Tuesday of the The 3 were presented the month in the Manor Farm Centre (opposite Award by Kim Leadbetter, John Smith’s brewery) in Tadcaster, but sister of Jo Cox MP, in many volunteers make things at home recognition of the work and join in that way. The next sessions are undertaken since the November 13th and December 11th and re-opening of the Bridge in new volunteers are always welcome (NB February 2017. TEMPT has the entrance to the building is at the back). co-ordinated a range of events Details of all their projects and how to since that day and has huge plans for support the group are available on their 2019. “It’s a big year ahead for us” says website www.tadcrafters.org.uk and can be Kirsty, “we’re busy planning our next followed on Facebook and twitter. 2 www.visit-tadcaster.co.uk Winter 2018 Winter 2018 www.visit-tadcaster.co.uk 3 TODAY TODAY Tadcaster and Villages Community Engagement Forum (CEF) covers the following parishes: Appleton Roebuck & Acaster Selby; Barkston Ash; Biggin; Bilbrough; Bolton Percy; Church Fenton; Colton & Steeton; Healaugh & Catterton; Little Fenton; Newton Become an Energy Kyme cum Toulston; Oxton; Saxton with Ambassador Hazlewood; Tadcaster; Towton, Grimston & Kirby The CEF has funded two Wharfe with North Milford; and Ulleskelf. training courses to take place at Rosemary House in November and January. Next Public Forum Tadcaster & Villages Community Engagement Forum These courses are open to residents and community kg Our next Public Forum takes place kg kg organisations to learn about on Monday 14th January at 6.30pm kg at the Riley Smith Hall. A New You all aspects about manging This will be focused on health and your energy bills, changing fitness with information about the your suppliers, knowledge latest activities taking place run by about support available, Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles. applying for energy grants, and saving money. The evening will also include a The event will include a taster chair based exercise practical seated chair exercise class, led by qualified Fitness Instructor, Elliot The training is free. class – ahead of the launch of a new www.northyorkshiresport.co.uk/strong-and-steady To book your place Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles (IHL) will also talk about their group to take place in Tadcaster. other health/physical activity services. please email Kate kate@ yorkshirenergydoctor.org.uk “Inspiring healthy lifestyles (IHL) are the delivery partner for the Strong and Steady programme in the District of Selby. Their classes aim to build strength or ring Emily 07538 253398. and balance in people aged 65 and over through a variety of exercises. In September 2018 IHL launched their first classes, one taking place at Selb Town Hall and the other at Sherburn Community Centre. They are now lookingy Community Funding to develop the programme to include a class in a Tadcaster community venue”. The CEF receives an annual in the group. Monday 14th January 2019 at 6.30pm Join the Tadcaster & Villages FREE Food & budget that it can distribute to Refreshments SDDF’s Riley Smith Hall, 28 Westgate, Tadcaster, LS24 9AB CEF Disability Action Group groups and organisations within This is an exciting new group that has been Development the area. There are two types of Also at the event you will have the opportunity to speak to your Councillors, Officer Emily staff from Selby District Council, North Yorkshire Highways, North Yorkshire created to support and address the needs funding available; grant funding and Police, and other Community and Voluntary Organisations of people living with a disability in the CEF will support Visit www.selby.gov.uk/cefs Please contact the project funding. Democratic Services team for further information on area. you throughout. This is a wonderful opportunity 01757 705101 or [email protected] Working together, we will meet monthly This new to develop new ideas, purchase to support one another and discuss your initiative is essential equipment or help to local needs, creating a united voice to being funded by Tadcaster and Villages fund community initiatives. Once completed, please email action change, provide solutions and inform Community Engagement Forum Assistance is available to help you plan it to [email protected] decision makers. To find out more you can contact Emily and complete your application. If you need any assistance, or advice, Free transport for the first year is available on: 07538 253398 or How do you apply? when making an application please for anyone volunteering to be involved [email protected] You can find all the relevant information contact our Development Officer, and forms from: www.selby.gov.uk/cefs/ Chris Hailey-Norris funding [email protected] To find out more about the work of the Tadcaster and Villages CEF please visit www.selby.gov.uk/cefs 4 www.visit-tadcaster.co.uk Winter 2018 Winter 2018 www.visit-tadcaster.co.uk 5 TODAY TODAY Prepare for the festive TADCASTER season at Bolton Percy TOWN COUNCIL Christmas Market The Ark, 33 Kirkgate, Tadcaster. North Yorkshire. LS24 9AQ t: 01937 834113 e: [email protected] w: tadcastertowncouncil.co.uk The beautiful Grade 1 listed All Saints’ Office Open: Monday to Thursday, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm (closed Fridays) Church in the Ainsty village of Bolton Percy will once again be home to this year’s Bolton WINTER NEWSLETTER Percy Christmas Market. Held on Saturday November 24th from 1pm to 4pm, there will be lots of stalls - many new for 2018 - showcasing locally-produced home and garden decorations, tasty cheese Tadcaster and chutneys, plus toiletries, jewellery, gifts for all the family, cards and wrapping paper. There will also be lots of home baking Civic so you can treat yourself to something yummy, and Santa himself will be making an Service appearance between 2pm and 3pm! As usual the church will be beautifully 2018 decorated for Christmas to create a festive The annual Civic Service is atmosphere, and this year shoppers will hosted by the Mayor of Tadcaster be treated to a rousing performance by and brings together local Civics Appleton Roebuck Primary School choir as well as Councillors and from 3pm. representatives from local groups This will be the sixth Christmas Market to and organisations. The service Popple Well Springs be held in the village of Bolton Percy, and was held in St Mary’s Church and Christmas Fayre each year the event becomes more and followed by refreshments at the more popular attracting visitors from far and Old Boys’ Sunday School. As Saturday 17th November wide. well as a celebration of the work So why not head along to the Bolton Percy that is done by local groups and 11.00am - 3.00pm volunteers it is also an opportunity Christmas Market where you can spend time Join us for our Christmas Shopping Fayre to raise money for charities.