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“Get Stuck In!” Discover Volunteering Opportunities at Selby Abbey

As part of National Volunteers’ Week 2025, Up for Yorkshire are thrilled to announce, “Get Stuck In!”, a free and engaging event designed to connect local residents with rewarding volunteering opportunities. The event will take place on Tuesday, 3rd June, from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Selby Abbey. “Get Stuck In!” invites individuals from across the […]

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Kids Book In At Whitley & Eggborough Primary School’s New Outdoor Library

Bookworms at a Goole primary school will be enjoy more reading time outside in the summer sunshine thanks to a four-figure grant from the Banks Community Fund. Whitley & Eggborough Community Primary School has transformed a little-used part of its courtyard into an outdoor library in order to maximise the space pupils have available to […]

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Thorpe Willoughby Scarecrow Festival

Sunday 13th October 2024 (11:00am-4:00pm) ‘If you would like to be involved in this event, The organisers are looking for people in the village who want to create a scarecrow or local people who want to hold a stall on the day. The theme for the scarecrows is ‘Olympics and Sports’ The entry cost to […]

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Spectacular summer of activities for Selby young carers

Selby young carers supported by local charity Carers’ Resource have enjoyed a fun-packed summer of activities.Carers’ Resource organised fantastic days out at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Go Ape and Lightwater Valley for the young carers.The events were made possible by funding from FEAST, a Holiday Activities and Food programme, as well as donations.Carers’ Resource is extremely […]

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Success for Selby’s Couch to 5K

There’s an old saying in the fitness world that “teamwork makes the dream work”.  But in the case of Selby’s Couch to 5k, it’s “partnership that powers improvement”.  Selby’s Couch to 5k has enjoyed huge success since relaunching post-Covid.  Designed to get running novices off the settee and lacing up those trainers, it’s a great […]

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Date confirmed for bonfire night in Selby

News from Selby town Council“Planning is well underway for this year’s event. Last year’s Selby Bonfire and Fireworks event was fabulous, and we can’t wait for this years! This year’s event is to be held on Saturday 5 November on Scott Road Community Field. The event is another FREE event for all the family provided […]

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Osgodby Heritage and History Group appeals for more members

Their Heritage Lottery Funded project came to an “end” on 30 September 2022. However, the Osgodby Heritage & History Group continues!!! If you would like to join them then come along to their meeting on TUESDAY 11 October 2022 in the small rear room at Osgodby Village Institute. They will be looking at the seven […]

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“THE WORKS” Helps out local Charity

A big thank you to the staff and customers at The Works for the final donation of stationery items for the Banana Box Toy project. The charity received more than £200 worth of stationery that will be passed onto children through the Banana Box Toy Project The Banana Box Project is a project run by […]

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New Look raising Money for Charity

Starting today new look are raising money for charities of their choice, They have chosen the Mind charity so for a full week they will focus on this. All the staff will be dressing up in a different theme costume each day with each theme spelling New look! They satrted today with Nightwear. Monday is […]

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Carers’ Resource opens new base in Selby from July 1st

Carers’ Resource is opening a new base to provide support for unpaid carers of all ages across the Selby district from July 1, 2022.   The charity has been supporting carers across Harrogate, Bradford and Craven districts for many years, providing emotional and practical help to anyone who is looking after a family member or […]