We regret to announce that the planned Wednesday Tennis Evenings on the Slingsby Courts have had to be cancelled until further notice. The Government/Lawn Tennis Association have issued a new guideline saying that larger group activity that involves people interacting with others outside their group should not yet be held. If and when Guidance allows larger groups to meet, we will report it here.
This new ruling does not affect individuals playing singles or doubles providing appropriate social distancing and personal precautions are made as listed on the notice board at the entrance to the courts.
With Geoff Bishop, who has been monitoring the changing guidelines, we thank you for your understanding.
Friends of Slingsby School are holding a charity bag collection on Monday 13th July at Slingsby Sports Field. Items of clothing and bedding (no duvets) can be placed in bin bags and dropped off just inside the gateway on the grass between 8am & 9am. We’d like to thank the Sports Club for allowing us to do this as it will help with social distancing. So if anyone has been having a sort out during lockdown here’s a chance to get rid!!
Please have a look at the list of items Bag2school will (and will not) accept, to ensure your bag is not refused: https://bag2school.com/what-we-collect
Castle Howard is gearing up to reopen Skelf Island, its ingenious tree-top adventure playground, on Saturday 4th July, following the latest government guidance. New ‘Skelf and Safety’* measures will be in place to ensure that all visitors have space to play whilst adhering to social distancing guidelines.
Abbigail Ollive, Head of Marketing and Sales comments, “We have been eagerly awaiting the announcement from the Government confirming that playgrounds across the country can reopen. We have been working hard to put our reopening plans into action, ensuring new rules aid social/physical distancing but whilst ensuring our visitors have plenty of fun! We are delighted to be welcoming back visitors to Skelf Island over the coming weeks.”
This week, as we approach Skelf Island’s first birthday, the marketing campaign for the launch of the playground has been shortlisted for the prestigious Museum & Heritage Awards. It is great to be recognised nationally for all the creative playground development that has delighted visitors within its opening year.
The Castle Howard Gardens reopened to the public on Monday 8th June and visitors have since been enjoying the spacious grounds with acres of meandering woodland paths, lakeside terraces, temples, and fountains. All visitors are required to pre-book tickets online via the Castle Howard website for capacity management purposes and will then self-scan at the Ticket Office to have contactless entry to the Gardens. The country estate has been awarded the ‘We’re Good To Go’ industry standard on behalf of Visit Britain in recognition of exceeding government guidelines, ensuring processes are in place to maintain cleanliness and aid social/physical distancing. Full information of the new measures in place can be found on the Castle Howard website: https://www.castlehoward.co.uk/
* Pun courtesy of Castle Howard Marketing team! (Ed)
Saturday 4th July – Independence Day AND The Grapes Reopening!
Catharine and the team are working for your safe return to eating and drinking at The Grapes. Things will be a little different, so please read her message below:
IT’S ALL CHANGE!! From Saturday 4th July we are moving the pub round the back. This enables us to provide more seating that is socially distanced and a safer environment for all our customers and staff. We would appreciate it if you would all respect the new government guidelines. Entry will be via the gate at the side of the pub where you will be greeted and seated. We will be operating on a first come first serve basis so please note we will NOT be taking any bookings. It will mean our food offering will be much simpler but we hope you will enjoy al fresco dining with us at The Grapes Inn and we are very much looking forward to welcoming you all back.
New opening times and reduced menu from 4 July Al fresco only!
Mon-Tues CLOSED; Wed-Thurs 5-9pm; Fri-Sat 12-9pm; Sun 12-6pm.
The public are invited to watch and ask questions (in advance). The meeting will focus on:
· Fire: Progress against the Fire and Rescue Plan: ‘Realising our potential’ Fire and Rescue Plan – page 8 We will create an inclusive work environment and a positive, supporting culture where we provide our people with the equipment, IT, training, skills, and capacity to effectively prevent and respond to incidents
· Police: Progress against the Police and Crime Plan: ‘Reinforcing local policing’ We will equip our people with the technology, skills, capacity and personal support to prevent and tackle crime and reduce demand.
As well as watching the live broadcast, the public are also invited to ask their questions during the meetings via Twitter by including #NYscrutiny in their tweets.
Commenting on the public meetings, Julia said:
“These meetings give members of the public and staff the opportunity to understand the performance of both services and hear what they are doing to keep us safe and feeling safe.
“I encourage everyone to join in and watch, and if you have a question, please ask it.”
The agenda, along with presentations and reports are available on the Commissioner’s website here: https://bit.ly/PAM30June
To ask a question:
In advance of the meeting, please send your question to [email protected] please include your name and address with your question.
To ask a question during the meeting using Twitter, include #NYscrutiny in your tweet.
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