Newsletter Issue 148, April 2024
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Page updated 22 April 2024
at Belmont.
Most (if not all!) of us had never heard of Ingushetia and to hear the story of Daria’s grandmother who was exiled from her homeland in the Northern Caucasus not once, but twice, was enthralling.
Daria played a variety of musical instruments and sang in different genres and tones to show the way that music and
stories can unite people of different races and cultures and to communicate her message of peace.
She told us the story of not just her family, but of so many families around the world. 23 February, 2024 was a memorable date for Daria, being the 80th anniversary of when the Ingushetia people, including her grandmother who was 11, were forcibly deported by Stalin. She wrote afterwards that she “could not have wished for a lovelier audience” on such an emotional day, so thank you to all those who supported the evening and made her feel welcome.
Newton-le-Willows Calendar 2025
All residents are welcome to submit photos for inclusion in the calendar and there is no age limit so please
encourage children to take part.
VILLAGE HALL BAR - Formerly known as the GREEN ROOM
The Village Bar is located at the back of the Village Hall and, in the absence of a village pub, this is our “local”. It is a comfortable place to meet, with plenty of seating and a good ambience. There is a fully licensed bar
that is run 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 page here.
Join us on Saturday 11 May in the Village Hall for a night of fun for all the family, playing a range of pub games from Dominoes to darts, board games to hoops. The whole family is welcome. The Village Bar is open from 6 pm. Why not come along and enjoy a fun night!
We really look forward to seeing you there.
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
The March gathering of Newton Newts was held at
Tykesfold, Station Road. Twenty-five people attended,
sampling six wines
from around the world and a wide selection of nibbles. The theme was the Paris Olympics
and the winning wine, representing the Americas, was a
Trapiche Vineyards Malbec from Argentina (Majestic Wines).
The next meeting of
Newton Newts will be held at Phoenix House, Bedale Road on 17 May at 7.30 pm.
All welcome.
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.
meeting, Don Brown set to work. Despite the wet spring, his persistence meant that clay pits, with temporary safety stops in
place, were ready to be tested on the first Tuesday in April. About 20 people gathered to watch or play, under the eye of Mick
Poulter who came to instruct and give tips and advice. It was challenging but good fun, with both sexes taking part and an age
range of probably around 60 years. The inclusive nature of the game means there is the possibility of some grant money
arriving later in the year, but the speed with which the pitch has been built has overtaken bureaucratic processes.
inexperienced teams have recently joined its Second Division (basically socially and fun orientated), which could mean Newton
doesn’t end up with the ‘wooden spoon’. Practice nights will generally be on Tuesday and Friday evenings, weather permitting.
Andy Newton has agreed to advise new players on Friday evenings.
a steering group to determine main objectives and deal with ‘League things’. Although his priority is finishing the pits, Don will
get together a Newton le Willows team ready for the first one or two League games. His phone number is 01677 450895.
Matches are held on Wednesdays, with a 7 pm start. The first home fixture is on 8 May. Match dates are:
17 April: vs Crakehall, 24 April: vs Fearby, 1 May: vs Hackforth, 8 May: HOME, vs Kirklington
practice nights. But to achieve that, more helpers are needed. If you have time to pull a pint, please contact Chris Audritt on
01677 450982. You will be supporting the maintenance of the Hall – the kernel of our social lives.
NEWTON LE WILLOWS 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.
Crakehall Filling
Station & Shop
and Sat & Sun 8 am to 6 pm.
The filling station is open 24/7 taking card payments only at the external pump terminal.
The shop sells a variety of items, has a National Lottery terminal and Costa coffee vending machine.
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
