Sunday 10th April 2022, 10am, Slingsby Village Hall
The Village Hall people are laying on a breakfast butties morning this Sunday to raise funds for Ukraine.
You may feel powerless in the face of unimaginable suffering, but it is important to realise that small acts of kindness CAN make a difference. We understand all proceeds will go to the DEC for Ukraine.
Butty (sausage or bacon or egg) and cuppa £3. Butties not your thing? Please just donate.
The Launch of the 2022 Ryedale Festival took place on Saturday evening in St Peter’s church Norton, where an appreciative audience of over 200 heard the renowned Carducci Quartet play string quartets by Haydn and Beethoven among others.
At the end of the concert Artistic Director Chris Glynn announced details of the summer programme (15-31 July) and the complete programme brochure was distributed.
So we can now reveal that Slingsby’s All Saints’ Church will host a concert by the Maxwell Quartet, an international prize winning young quartet who hail from Scotland. It will be a coffee concert in the morning of Tuesday 19th July.
Tickets go on sale to the general public (for all Festival events) on Wednesday 20 April, with members able to book earlier.
Full details on the Festival website: https://ryedalefestival.com
All Saints Development Fund welcome you to celebrate the end of Winter with a Curry and Quiz Night.
Saturday 30th April at 6.30pm in Slingsby Village Hall
A selection of curries with poppadoms, dips, rice and na’an breads. Vegetarian and non-spicy options are available. Please bring your own drinks, glasses and nibbles.
Tickets are £10 and £5 for children.
Tickets from Anita Brewer 07935830476/01653489424/[email protected]
and Diane Watson 07557850383
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.
Scarecrow-Weekend-entry-form-2022-convertedThe Slingsby Maypolers have been working behind the scenes and are now pleased to announce the return of our May Day celebrations, with all the customary attractions, plus a refurbished Maypole!
