Slingsby Car Boot dates 2017

The dates for the 2017 car boot sales on Slingsby Sportsfield (YO62 4AW) are:-

  • Monday 1st May
  • Monday 29th May
  • Sunday 11th June
  • Sunday 25th June
  • Sunday 9th July
  • Sunday 23rd July
  • Sunday 13th August
  • Monday 28th August
  • Sunday 10th September (if weather allows)

The dates are always subject to weather/ground conditions at the time. Times are from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Any updates or cancellations the website team receives will be posted on this website, the village Facebook page and the village Twitter feed as soon as we receive them.

May Day Festivities 2017

Slingsby May Day Festival is taking place on Monday 1st May 2017. The centrepiece of the day will be the village children dancing around the maypole on the Village Green, demonstrating traditional dances such as the Spider’s Web, Plait, and Barber’s Pole, weaving the colourful ribbons in intricate patterns around the 6m high pole. Festivities will run from 11am until 3pm, including Swinton and Malton School Bands and dancing by the Minster Strays. There will also be craft stalls around the Green and in the Village Hall, children’s games and activities, and refreshments. There will also be a car boot sale in the Sports Field from 7am, and a scarecrow trail around the village.

The programme of events for the day is as follows: –

11 am Swinton Brass Band

12 noon Slingsby schoolchildren dancing.

1 pm The Minster Strays dancers.

1.30 pm Malton School Jazz band.

2.0 pm The Minster Strays Dancers and the children.

2.30 pm Malton School Jazz Band.

3.00  pm Raffle and end of festivities.

Slingsby Tea Spot 6th April 2017

Thursday 6th April 10 a.m.  to 11.30 at Slingsby Methodist Chapel Schoolroom.THE SLINGSBY TEA SPOT. A cuppa, a chat, cake and company. Everyone welcome!

At 10.30am Peter Smithson will give a 15 to 20 minute Film Show on Slingsby village and his wildlife films.

If you need a lift please contact Louise Hayes on 01653-628064.

Woodland Wander 2nd April 2017

Sunday 2nd April from 11 am to about 12.30 pm starting at Slingsby Green. Friends of Slingsby School Social Woodland Wander. A gentle circular walk around Slingsby suitable for all ages. About 3.6 miles, with shorter option 1.8 miles. A chance to meet old friends and make new ones. All welcome, including dogs. More details HERE

Ryedale Book Festival at Nunnington Hall 1st April 2017

Saturday 1st April from 10.30am to 3.30 pm at Nunnington Hall. Ryedale Book Festival has a programme of readings and events (including ones for children), most of them free.

Ryedale residents have free entry to the Hall and grounds (bring proof of residence). For full programme please see the Festival website HERE