News Archive 2019

THORNTON LE DALE UKULELE BAND
John Scoble, David Swann and the Thornton-le-Dale Ukulele Band returned to the village hall on Friday 8th November 2019. A group of over 20 Ukulele players played a wide range of music and there was plenty of audience participation. Many thanks to the band for an entertaining night.

THE 19th PEACOCK QUIZ
On Friday 25th October 2019 the 19th Peacock Quiz was held in the village Hall. ‘Auntie Annes’ Castlegate Bakery, Helmsley meat pies, mushy peas & gravy were served, followed by tea/coffee and biscuits. The quiz was well attended and very enjoyable. Many thanks to Richard and Pat, all helpers and those who attended.

MALTON MALE VOICE CHOIR
On Friday 4th October 2019 the Malton Male Voice Choir performed a variety of songs in the village hall. The choir was supported by a pianist and two soloists, which included village resident Rachel Anderson. The concert was led by musical director, Vivian Wilcock. It was a very enjoyable evening!

VINTAGE CAR AND MOTORCYCLE RALLY
The village hall hosted the annual vintage car and motorcycle rally on Sunday 18th August 2019. The rally attracted a wide range of exhibitors and many spectators. In the hall was a bric-a-brac stall, Yorkshire Air Ambulance stall and a winning display made by the local ladies of the W.I. Refreshments were served in the hall. The event raised over £1,500 for village hall funds. Please view some 2019 photos – Vintage Rally 1 – Vintage Rally 2 – Vintage Rally 3

SUMMER FAIR
On Saturday 27th July 2019 a ‘Summer Fair’ was held in the village hall. Various stalls included cakes, bric-a-brac and tombola. Refreshments were served in the hall. The fair was well attended and the proceeds of over £500 were for St. Gregory’s Church. 

OPEN GARDEN
The garden at Fernwood was open on Saturday 29th June 2019. It was a very well attended event and raised over £800 for the York Against Cancer charity.

BEADLAM TRACTOR RUN
On Sunday 5th May 2019 the Beadlam Tractor Run came through the village. This is an impressive parade of vintage tractors and farming vehicles. The tractor run raises funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

SPRING FAIR
A Spring Fair was held in the village hall on Saturday 13th April 2019 – There was a wonderful Exhibition of Embroidery, Goldwork and Lace by the late Jean Feaster and a stall featuring craft work and paintings by the late Valerie Barnaby, which helped raise money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance appeal.  Stalls included Bric-a-brac, Tombola, Cakes and Books plus refreshments were served by our helpers. Over £350 was raised for village hall funds. Please view some photos of the exhibition.