The Slingsby website and newsletter group would like to wish all our website visitors, friends and followers, and of course all readers of the Triangle, a very happy Christmas.

Please bear in mind that the website wizards and elves may be less responsive over the festive period.
You will be relieved to hear we have no Christmas joke for you this year – the Government seem to be managing quite adequately on that score…..

Please join in with the carol singing which is due to start at the Chapel at 6pm on Thursday. From there singers will go round the village and will end up, as is the tradition, at the Grapes (at around 7pm depending on the weather).

Introduced by director John Grimshaw, with the latest information from the Yorkshire Arboretum, including Winter Welly Walks, Stargazing Evenings, ‘Saving the Dark’ Film and Photography Workshops, see the latest newsletter.

Castle Howard has launched their 2018 Christmas Tree Appeal with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust as this year’s chosen charity.
A longstanding tradition, the Charity Christmas Tree stands outside the magnificent 19th century Chapel and greets visitors on their magical journey through the decked out halls and festive themed rooms of the House.
The Charity Tree this year is at one with nature, decorated with birds, pine cones and delicate snowflakes. Adding the finishing touch to what is one of the most festive Christmas experiences, the Charity Tree reminds visitors of the joy of giving and the spirit of goodwill with all donations going to the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.
The charity, which works to create a Yorkshire rich in wildlife for the benefit of everyone, looks after over 100 nature reserves across Yorkshire and has been involved in many important projects over its 70-year history. From protecting our precious seas and coastlines and campaigning to save nationally important habitats to empowering young people to become Tomorrow’s Natural Leaders, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust continues to play a huge part in protecting Yorkshire’s wildlife.
The region’s stunning natural landscape and the wildlife that makes its home here is a subject close to the heart for many at the Yorkshire estate. ‘Landscape and conservation have always been at the heart of Castle Howard’ says Nicholas Howard, of Castle Howard. ‘Looking after our natural heritage is just as vital as preserving our magnificent buildings and monuments and, as stewards of the land, we believe it is important to protect and enhance our native wildlife. We are delighted to be supporting the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and their vital work with our Christmas Tree Appeal.’
The sentiment was echoed by Amanda Spivack, Director of Fundraising and Engagement at Yorkshire Wildlife Trust who said, ‘we’re very excited to be part of Castle Howard’s Christmas Tree Appeal this year. It’s a fantastic way for people to support their local Wildlife Trust and the kind donations will help us to make Yorkshire a wilder place, both for wildlife and for people!’
For more information about Christmas at Castle Howard, please visit www.castlehoward.co.uk or to find out more about Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, check their website www.ywt.org.uk

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Sunday 9th, Chapel, 5 to 6:30pm: Festive crafts, tasty tea & nativity with a difference  (all ages very welcome)
Sunday 16th, Parish Church, 3:30pm: United Church/Chapel Carol Service
Weds 19th, Chapel Schoolroom at 12 noon: Christmas Soupa Lunch
Thursday 20th Carol Singing round village & at The Grapes. Meet Chapel at 6pm
Friday 21st, Parish Church at 1:15pm, Slingsby School Christmas Assembly
Sunday 23rd Christmas service Chapel at 10-30am

Monday 24th Candle service for all ages Parish Church at 4-15pm

Monday 24th Christmas Eve Eucharist with Carols, Parish Church at 10pm

We’d love you to join us. Happy Christmas!

Saturday 8 December 2018, 7pm, Terrington Village Hall, YO60 6PZ

A cracking evening in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society
“Christmas Cracker – pull the other one!” 
Terrington Choir and Friends, with Compère Dominic Goodwin

Carols, festive songs and some surprise items. There will be some refreshments and a raffle, and a bar run by the Village Hall.  

Tickets £10 (family ticket £25) from Terrington Stores, Lesley Bradshaw 01653 648328, [email protected] or choir members.

Sally Backhouse, regional fund-raising support officer for the Alzheimer’s Society, said “We are delighted that Terrington Choir is planning to donate the profits from their Christmas Cracker towards our work. We urgently need funds for social activities, like Songs and Scones and Music Therapy in Ryedale, but also to give advice and support to families, and contribute to vital research into dementia.”
Terrington Choir is a mixed choir which meets weekly throughout the year in the village, attracting members from surrounding villages and Malton. Over the years it has raised thousands of pounds for local and national charities, but this year the overwhelming choice was the Alzheimer’s Society. We welcome friends old and new, to help to raise money for this worthwhile cause by enjoying a cracking start to Christmas.