Neighbourhood News

ST ROBERT'S PANNAL: BCP Holy Communion at 8am with Family Worship (also streamed live) at 9.15am on Sunday August 18. Morning Prayers on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9.15am, with Holy Communion on Thursdays at 10.30am. The church is open daily for private prayer and the office is open from 9.30am to 12.30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: phone (873577); email ([email protected])..

ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS CHURCH - BECKWITHSHAW: Family Worship at 11.15 am on Sunday August 18. Morning Prayer at 9.15am on Tuesdays and the church is open daily for private prayer. Details of services appear on the website (www.stmichaelsbeckwithshaw.org).

BECKWITHSHAW COFFEE, CAKE AND CONVERSATION MORNINGS: The next 'coffee, cake and conversation morning' will take place on Tuesday August 20 from 10am to 12 noon at Beckwithshaw Village Hall.

MORE TREES: The Parish Council (PC) reports that permission has been given for some tree planting along the right-hand side (looking towards the wood) of the new path at Crimple Meadow. This should happen in early autumn. North Yorkshire Council will recommend and consult with the PC about the specific location and species to be planted and the PC is considering the purchase and installation of 2-3 picnic benches to enhance the recreational facilities of the ground. The PC welcomes any suggestions about other areas which would benefit from additional tree planting. Please send your suggestions to the parish clerk ([email protected]).

PLANTERS: Planters, built and installed in 2020 by Horticap, have recently been refurbished by them. The three planters are located 1) near the church noticeboard, 2) on the green area in front of the village hall and 3) at the top of Burn Bridge Road. The Parish Council is seeking volunteers to assist with the ongoing care of a planter (any care expense would be reimbursed). Please let the parish clerk know if you are willing to assist ([email protected]).

PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AT STATION ROAD/PANNAL BANK RAILWAY BRIDGE: A long time ago a developer commitment was made to provide a safer pedestrian crossing at the Station Road/Pannal Bank railway bridge, funded from a ‘Section 278’ condition on the ‘Dunlopillo’ site development. Currently, pedestrians ‘run the gauntlet’ to find a gap in the alternate traffic movements which only respond to demand from cars. The Parish Council has now had notice that the work will finally be done during August or early September. There will be two crossing points – one at each end of the bridge, with ‘on demand’ pedestrian priority controls.

HEDGE TRIMMING!: Without doubt, the occasional warm and very wet weather conditions have been ideal for the lush and abundant growth of the grass and hedges. The Parish Council (PC) has received a number of comments and concerns that some hedges which border paths and footways are making walking very uncomfortable on those routes because they have grown so well and not been cut back. The PC is asking residents to consider neighbours and the local area by cutting back hedges! It is worth noting that “Hedges and trees grown to mark the boundary with private property are the responsibility of the landowner or occupier and it is up them to maintain them.”

NSPCC BUILDING CONNECTIONS: A new and free online support service aimed at young people experiencing loneliness. Young people up to the age of 19 are connected with a befriender to help them overcome, manage and build strategies to deal with loneliness as part of targeted and focused early intervention strategies. Research (Vote for Schools survey, 2023) shows that by age 16-18, 73% of young people do not feel equipped to deal with loneliness and the NSPCC want to change that (learning.nspcc.org.uk/services/building-connections).

OPEN COUNTRY AUDIO WALKS: Tom has recently added to the range of audio walks with some brand new ones focusing on Nidderdale National Landscape. Enjoy How Stean Gorge, Timble Ings & Lippersley Pike, Guisecliff Wood & Nought Moor and Toft Gate & Coldstones Cut (opencountry.org.uk/audio-walks/).

HAPPY WITH NHS EYE CARE?: Healthwatch are trying to gather as many experiences as possible from people who’ve used NHS eye care services recently, to help shape these services and improve the care people receive. To complete the survey, go to (smartsurvey.co.uk/s/YR8SHW).

LET'S TALK RUBBISH SURVEY: Residents are being asked to share their views about rubbish and recycling as part of a major new public engagement campaign aimed at reducing waste and protecting the environment in North Yorkshire. The survey closes on 16 September 2024. (northyorks.gov.uk/news/2024/residents-invited-to-share-their-views-rubbish)

CHILDNET “RELIABILITY ONLINE”: A new, interactive and gamified resource helping young people to decide what they can trust when they are online. It covers a variety of risks including AI generated imagery, scams, fake news, giveaways, body image, and social media bots. This (saferinternet.org.uk/blog/new-interactive-learning) should throw up the longer link on which to click.

PANNAL AND BURN BRIDGE OPEN GARDENS?: The idea has been suggested many times as a potential fund raising event for St Robert's church – as well as an opportunity to showcase the many lovely gardens in Pannal and Burn Bridge. But, for this to happen, a team of willing volunteers is needed! If you think you could help, or have comments to make, email the church office ([email protected]).

HARROGATE & DISTRICT ALLOTMENT FEDERATION ANNUAL SHOW: On Sunday August 18 from 11am to 4pm at the Sun Pavilion, Valley Gardens, Harrogate. Entry to the Show is free. There will be a fantastic raffle, tombola stall, cakes, produce and plant stalls as well as artisan craft stalls and stalls showcasing local charities. A band keeps everyone entertained in the afternoon. The exhibition is open once judging is completed at about 12 noon. Profits go to a local nominated charity each year to enhance their gardening projects and this year’s charity is Open Country. (hadca.org.uk/events/harrogate-district-allotment-federation-annual-show-O)

ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE COURSES: New for September, “Skills for Professions” courses are offered in a range of vocational areas: Animal Care, Environmental Studies, Horticulture, Public Services, Engineering, Sport and Skills for Volunteers. People earning below £25,000, who are unemployed or are 19-23 and don’t currently hold a Level 2 qualification (equivalent to GCSE’s), are eligible to study for free as an Adult learner (askham-bryan.ac.uk/departments/adult/).

THE HARROGATE SOCIETY OF MAGICIANS: will present “The Conjurors 2024” at Pannal village hall in September (date to be confirmed) and tickets will be on sale soon. The Society meets regularly at the village hall and is recruiting new members so, if you are already a magician, mind reader or escapologist, or simply interested in learning the art of magic, alongside a small friendly group, go to (mailchi.mp/1010732b3c7e/d40co98wdud) to express your interest.