Newsletter Issue 149, June 2024
Articles are updated in-line with newsletter distribution or on receipt by webmaster.
Page updated 10 July 2024
Thank you, to Steve Coombs who has decided to step back from delivering the
Newton News, having done so for
many years.
If anyone would be willing to pick up Steve’s
round (approximately two dozen houses from the Station Road Bridge
up to, but
not including, Aysgarth School) please get in touch with one of the editors.
Date for the diary
Sue on 07946 412077
Archivist, Ted Haslam and given a tour of the School Chapel. The Senior choir will then sing allowing our guests
to hear the organ too. A tour of the war memorials and the historic parts of the school will follow.
We will then invite everyone to the dining room for tea and cake in the dining room at midday.
The Village Bar (formerly called
the Green Room)
It is a comfortable place to meet, with plenty of seating and a good ambience. There is a fully licensed bar, that is run by
volunteers, on a regular basis for villagers and their friends - all are welcome.
All profits go towards improvements and maintenance of the Village Hall. The Village Bar is available to hire for private
functions, as is the Village Hall.
Full details and booking information for both the Village Bar and Village Hall can be found on the village website.
Village Calendar 2025
and fruit, in and around the village. Entries will be requested in September. All ages welcome to take part.
Village Hall News
We are working on quotes for the leaking flat roofs; getting these repaired thoroughly is a major goal this year.
The kitchen door sticking is a long-standing
problem that has led to it being kicked or shoulder-charged, which
has damaged
it. If things go to plan, it will soon be repaired and eased. Meanwhile, if you
are trying to open it,
please apply pressure to the stronger outer frame rather
than to the weaker beaded panels.
Don Brown is working on bringing back quoits to the
village after a gap of around 40 years. A suitable area has
been identified and
Don has marked out the first two pitches at the edge of the car park. He has
been working
with donated materials, but requests anyone who has spare steel
piquets, flagstones or 4” x 2” lengths of timber
to contact him on 01677
450895. He’s also looking for quoits. Does anyone know someone with some they
don't use?
We are
of course looking for grants to help with repairs and maintenance, and with the
quoits pitch.
Fundraising ideas and offers are always welcome.
Regular activities at the Village Hall include:
Arts & Crafternoon: Tuesdays 2.00 – 4.00 pm
Table Tennis: Wednesdays 5.30 - 6.30 pm
Choir: Thursdays 7.30 - 9 pm except first Thursday
WI: First Thursday of the month, 7.30 pm
U3A Guitar: alternate Mondays, 10 - 11.30 am
Newton Newts
A rowdy session of Newton Newts was held on 17th May
at Phoenix House. David and Sue have a hazy memory of welcoming
over
twenty guests!
With a vaguely Australian theme and a rather
chaotic quiz, the guests enjoyed five Aussie wines and a sneaky Italian
Pecorino. History was made when Wine No 5 (Yellowtail Malbec) hopped into
the lead ahead of the predictable No 6.
Brave volunteers to host
the next Newton Newts please form an orderly queue and present their
credentials and references t
to Sue 07946 412077.
Arts & Crafternoon
Come and join us ANY Tuesday afternoon in the Green Room
of the Village Hall between 2pm and 4pm. Entry £1.50.
Bring your art or craft to work on whilst enjoying a
cuppa, homemade cake and chat.
Non-artists and non-crafters welcome too!
For more information, please ring Margaret Pay on 451975 or
Chris Percival on 450230.
DEFIBRILLATOR
This is a reminder for residents that Newton le Willows has a defibrillator that anyone can use in an emergency. It is located at the back of the Village Hall, near the door to the Village Hall bar.
If you have a medical emergency, dial 999. If necessary, the operator will instruct you to send someone to get the defibrillator and will give you the code to enter into the number pad on the box.
Once the box is
open, you can access the defibrillator and take it to the patient. The operator will guide you
through what you
need to do - you will not be alone. Upon
activation, the defibrillator also gives clear, spoken
instructions for each step you need to take.
CLIMATE CHANGE GROUP
Help with energy costs - North Yorkshire residents can apply for a new grant to help their home become more energy efficient.
The Home Upgrade Grant phase 2 (HUG2) is available to help homes that are not on mains gas and have poor quality insulation and inefficient heating systems.
The grant can be used for improvements such as insulation and solar panels to air source heat pumps and smart heating controls. These will help you to save money on your energy bills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
To qualify for the new scheme, residents must have a household income of £31,000 or less and/or meet other eligibility checks. Properties must also be technically suitable for the measures available in the scheme and have a low energy efficiency rating (between D and G on an energy performance certificate).
Private rented properties are eligible to apply although landlords must contribute at least a third of the total cost of the upgrade.
To check whether you qualify go to
northyorks.gov.uk and search for: “Are
you eligible for an energy
efficiency grant?”
The C.C.G has its own easy to use Thermal Imaging Camera available for anyone in the village to borrow. It is available to people living in the village, for a nominal deposit of £10 (returnable) and can be kept for up to 48 hours.
If you are
interested in borrowing the camera for scanning your house, either inside or
out, or would like more information please contact Don or Jean Brown 01677
450895.
Rock House Farm Shop
On Saturday 10th February we will have some fresh beef available in the
shop. This is in addition to our
normal pop-up shops on the first Saturday of
each month.
Please follow us on Facebook or Instagram to see what events are
happening on the farm and in the Farm Shop.
Instagram - @rockhouse_farm
Facebook - @rockhousemeats
To contribute to Newton News, or send an article,
please contact:
Sally Bright: 2 Bridge Close Tel. 01677 450999
Email: sallyjanebright@hotmail.com
Rachel Gibson, The Arches. Tel. 07715 012014
email racheldennygibson@gmail.com
Helen McDermott: The Green, Station Road Tel. 07891062649
Email: helenmcdermott18@gmail.com
Rob Pulham: The Gallery, 1 Old Station Yard Tel: 01677 451901
Email: brottonbiscuits@yahoo.co.uk