Saturday 4th October – meet in the Grapes at noon.

The Slingsby local history group aims to conduct a special village mapping session.

We will have a walk around the village with Peter Smithson to identify, photograph and map positions of some of the topographical features which have disappeared, mostly due to ploughing and building changes. The idea is to record our findings on a modern map for future reference.

We may have a follow-up session on Saturday 11th October if needed.

According to a letter from Ringways Highways (the contractor for NYCC) which has been delivered to some households in Slingsby, the B1257 will be closed between Fryton Lane and the drive to Melgate from Monday 1 September 2014 from 7.30am until 4pm Monday to Friday.

It looks like we must expect delays, diversions and access difficulties. Vehicles must be clear of this stretch of road. We expect most traffic between Malton and Hovingham to be diverted via Coneysthorpe and Terrington.

However the good news is that Slingsby Village Website has spoken to NYCC and to the local Ringway contractor and we are assured that reasonable allowance will be made for local access and exit by residents. In particular, we will be able to cross the B1257 from The Balk to the Castle Howard road and vice versa. At times we ought to be able to exit the village along the B1257 directly to Malton or Hovingham, first checking with the team on site.

The full text of the letter appears below.

 

26/08/2014

Dear Sir/Madam

Carriageway Patching Works, B1257 Slingsby

Carriageway Patching Works are programmed to commence on Monday 1^st September 2014. We anticipate 1 week to complete.

Excavation and resurfacing will be undertaken across the frontages of several properties during this process.

The B1257 Slingsby will be closed from Monday 1^st September 2014 from 7.30am until 4pm Monday to Friday.

Can you ensure your vehicle is out of the working area during these times? Any special access needs can be discussed with the Ganger on site.

Footway access to all properties will be maintained at all times.

As with all works of this nature, there will be some inconvenience, but every effort will be made to keep it to a minimum.

If you have any specific concerns about access, or should you require any further information on this work, please contact Senior Area Agent Ian Jones on telephone number 01609 537156 [this number was unobtainable on Friday 29 Aug, Ed.].

Yours faithfully

Ian Jones

Ringway

Ryedale’s cultural high point is upon us once again. Great houses, abbeys, historic churches, and beautiful landscapes will resound to music for over two weeks.

The 33^rd Ryedale Festival starts on Friday 11^th July at 8pm in Ampleforth Abbey. The Ampleforth monks and the 24 Choir sing Monteverdi’s magnificent Vespers.

Though many of this year’s concerts are near sell-out, there are still tickets available for this Ampleforth opener and the events listed below:

Saturday 12^th July 11am. Pickering Kirk Theatre, Alice in Wonderland by Box Tale Soup (family event).

Sunday 13 July, 3.30pm. Easingwold Galtres Centre, An Audience with Carol Ann Duffy (the Poet Laureate). Music from John Sampson.

Sunday 13 July, 8.00pm. Duncombe Park Saloon, Nicholas Daniel (“one the world’s finest oboists”) and Charles Owen (piano)

Monday 14 July 11am. Birdsall St Mary’s Church, Adam Walker (flute) and Morgan Szymanski (guitar).

Tuesday 15 July, 3.30pm. Malton St Michael’s Church, Clare Hammond (piano) playing Bach, Ravel etc.

Thursday 24 July 3pm and 7.30pm. Queen Margaret’s School, Escrick, Richard Rodgers Day. Two concerts with a picnic opportunity in a delightful setting.

Friday 25 July, 11am. St Mary’s Priory Church, Old Malton, “Piano Postcards from Italy”.

Box Office 01751 475777  Email: [email protected] 

For full details of all concerts and how to book, visit the Ryedale Festival website: http://www.ryedalefestival.com/