Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers
Celebrations were in order at Fountains Abbey at the weekend when Nigel Morgan did his 100th park run, probably his last for a while…
September 2022
Tribute to Her Majesty the Queen
Here is the tribute paid by Kevin Hollinrake MP in the House of Commons, Friday 9th September 2022:
Support a great cause today
Annelies Richardson (landlady at the Fauconberg Arms, Coxwold) is fundraising for Breast Cancer Care, and would really appreciate your support.
Farewell
It is done. The Queen who reigned for so long and so well has been laid to rest beside her beloved husband Philip.
York Death Gun Salute
York’s 96-round Death Gun Salute for HM The Queen in York Museum Gardens Friday 9th September.
In Memoriam
“I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service…
Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers
Always one for hills and fells, Marc Davies returned to Hebden Sports last Bank Holiday for a lovely family fun day.
Sowerby Flatts Bowls Club are double league champions
The Galtres and JSW bowling leagues are made up of mixed-sex teams from across the North Yorkshire area (as far afield as Richmond, Leyburn,…
Thirsk White Horse Swim Team Update
It has been an amazing summer for Thirsk White Horse Swim Team and Stokesley ASC.
Solo female ‘masked’ swimmer, Jasmine Harrison, reaches Scotland on her The Full Length of swimming Britain challenge
Jasmine Harrison, solo Atlantic rower, has now reached Scotland on her new 900 miles swimming challenge The Full Length of Britain from Land’s End…
Events
Last Saturday I visited two interesting events. In the morning Herriot Hospice Homecare launched their September fund-raising campaign at Thirsk Town Hall, choosing this…
Pupils Celebrate Outstanding GCSE Results at Cundall Manor
Cundall Manor School pupils, parents and staff are celebrating a fantastic set of GCSE results. This is the school’s first cohort of pupils to…
Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers
The previous weekend, Andrea Colls and Sarah Harrison took part in their first ever triathlon, based at Helmsley open air swimming pool, and organized…
Extensive maintenance scheme to begin on Sutton Bank
Sutton Bank on the A170 between Helmsley and Thirsk is set to undergo the most extensive maintenance programme in its recent history.
GCSE Success at Queen Mary’s School
Pupils and staff at Queen Mary’s School, near Topcliffe, are celebrating another year of outstanding GCSE results, with 31% of entries achieving Grade 8-9s.