Holy Cross Church in Gilling have arranged for John Ashton to give a talk on Climate Change. John Ashton was formerly a Government Advisor to the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office so it’s a good opportunity to hear at first hand what he has to say. There’s also an ecumenical exhibition on climate change planned too. This important issue of our time is likely to be of interest to residents of Slingsby, Fryton and South Holme.
Just announced with 2 days notice, the Environment Agency Public Drop in Session Thursday 7th March, 3pm-7pm Pickering Memorial Hall, Potter Hill, Pickering YO18 8AA. Second Public Consultation on Third Energy’s permit variation application at Knapton. Details attached. Third Energy have plans for the Slingsby area too.
With an introduction from Director John Grimshaw, details of March events, and a request for an olive tree, see the latest news from the Yorkshire Arboretum here.
20 March 2019
Gilling East Village Hall
Learn about available funding, get valuable tips on how to prepare a funding application and get answers to some of your questions
This training is intended for:
Staff, trustees or volunteers of local charities in Ryedale, Howardian Hills AONB and adjacent areas seeking funding for their projects and tips on how to improve funding applications.
For more details click here
If you are interested in local policing and care about the safety and protection of your local community, this could be the volunteering role for you.
In North Yorkshire there are a number of volunteers who help the Commissioner and Chief Constable scrutinise and support local policing, looking into all different elements of policing and this new group requires a cross section of the community to get involved.
The Police Practice Community Review Groups will be focusing on the use of Stop and Search and Use of Force, both issues which have draw local and national attention recently. As a volunteer you will help review and feedback to the Commissioner and Chief Constable on local policing practices, in turn making sure policing improves in your community and there is greater legitimacy in policing in North Yorkshire.
Volunteers for this group can come from all sections of the community – parents, business people, community representatives, young people and many others too. You should be committed and interested and prepared to attend quarterly meetings, and keen to learn and understand how policing is undertaken, the legislation surrounding policing practice and able to provide clear views and feedback. The review groups will assess and provide feedback on the appropriate use of these powers, identifying good practice and areas for learning, making referrals and recommendations to single county-wide Stop and Search and Use of Force Scrutiny Panel.
To find out more about this role and other volunteering opportunities, visit our website:www.northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk/jobs
North Yorkshire Police have recently received a number of calls from residents in relation to a scam call, claiming to be from BT.
Residents have reported that they have been cold called on the phone, and have been told, by a recorded voice, that they are going to be cut off, or there are issues with their computer/phone line/internet and they have to press 1 to continue.
When pressing 1, the residents have been connected to a line where they have been kept talking to someone who claims to be from BT and has either attempted to obtain bank account details or have had to download something to their computer.
North Yorkshire Police strongly advise you not to press 1. Hang up and contact your phone provider on the customer services number from your bill. If you call from a landline, ensure that you have a dialling tone prior to making the call.
BT have created a webpage on their site to offer advice – www.bt.com/scams
If you have been a victim of this, please contact your bank immediately.
You can also find advice on our website – https://northyorkshire.police.uk/staying-safe/fraud
