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The Slingsby Maypole is getting refurbished between Friday 8th April and Tuesday 12th April.
This information notice has been issued by The Slingsby Maypolers committee.

We want to ensure all residents of The Green and surrounding properties are aware that the work will be taking place. We do not anticipate any additional noise or any inconvenience for the residents. You will notice the cherry picker vehicle on site which will be used by the decorating team. The dates mentioned are of course weather permitting. The Parish Council has been made aware. Our intention is to have a bright and shiny Maypole ready for the village Mayday celebrations on Monday 2nd May.

Friends of Slingsby School bring us the traditional Scarecrow Weekend from Saturday 30 April till Monday 2 May, when the May Day celebrations around the Maypole get into full swing.

Follow the trail from 10am to 4pm. Pop-up cafe in the Methodist Chapel, where trails can be picked up.

Attention all Scarecrow creatives! Last date for entering your scarecrow to be – Friday 1st April. Entry forms to School or by email (see form below on village website).

Any queries please to email: [email protected] or Facebook friendsofslingsbyschool.

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Saturday 19 March, 10am – noon, Hovingham Village Hall.

The popular Repair Cafe returns, its purpose to reduce unnecessary waste and consumption, bringing items back to life by repairing and up cycling, sharing skills and tips. It’s free and run 100% by community volunteers. Some of the repairers live in Slingsby.  As well as repairing items, we’ll be focussing on ‘grow your own’ in the Community Hub.

Queries about the Repair Cafe? – Kim Colenso, 01653 628324  [email protected]

Repair Café Hovingham Facebook page @repaircafehovingham

More on Hovingham’s Project Purple on their website:  https://www.project-purple.org.uk