Great Ayton & Stokesley -TS9

Christmas Fayre

2009-11-11T14:52:15Z

Friends of Kirkby and Great Broughton School would like to invite you to our Christmas Fayre on Friday 4th December from 5.30 -8pm at Kirkby and Great Broughton school. Come along and join in the fun. We will have Christmas stalls, letters for Santa, cards and gifts, plus lots of games and treats. Handmade cards, jewellery, cakes and many more.... Free entry for all. Come and start your Christmas celebrations early with a little shopping and lots of fun.

Bible Service for the new 'juniors'

2009-11-11T14:42:53Z

Kirkby and Great Broughton School's Bible giving service took place last week, in school with all the Year 3 children receiving a beautiful Bible to mark their transition from infant to junior life. Parents, grandparents, teachers and pupils joined together to celebrate this annual event. The children told the Creation story through their own striking artwork created in class with their teacher Ros Smith and spoke about what the Bible meant to them. They proudly talked about favourite books given to them by family and friends and the older children relived memories of when they had taken part in the same service. Bibles were presented by Rev Dr Anne Heading and Mrs Celia Curry, Headteacher.

Mrs Curry commented: "As one of our boys left the hall he hugged his Bible to his chest and commented 'I'm going to treasure this book forever!' - that says better than anything how important this moment is to our children."

Nursery finds permanent home at last!

2009-11-11T14:29:49Z

Kirkby and Great Broughton Church of England School is delighted to welcome onto the school grounds, a dedicated home for Kirkby & Great Broughton nursery. Having been without a permanent location since 2003 this represents fantastic news for the whole community.

Footpaths are in place, outdoor activity trails are ordered and the Friends of the Nursery have even ordered the blinds! Sandra Burgess, Deputy Nursery Manager, was overwhelmed as the building arrived on an autumnal morning under the backdrop of the Cleveland Hills. Mrs Burgess commented, "It's down to the dedicated work of all of the friends of our nursery that we have finally achieved our dream".

Dr Nicola Harrison, Chair of Governors, said, "It is wonderful that we can now have a closer working relationship between school and nursery. Parents and children will be a part of the school working, playing and socialising together during their time at nursery, easing the moment when their children start "big" school."

Although the building is now here there is no time to rest as the nursery prepares for its projected opening date of January 2010. This is wonderful news of course for the youngest children in the area. Mrs Kelly, Nursery Proprietor, said, "I cannot thank everybody involved enough for this opportunity which has been the answer to all my prayers".

Stokesley Study Group to meet

2009-11-11T11:22:19Z

THE next meeting of the Stokesley Study Group will take place on Monday from 1.30-3pm in the Community Care meeting room above the town's library.

Cadet poppy sales soar

2009-11-10T10:50:11Z

GENEROUS cadets in Stokesley gave up a Saturday - and helped raise over £1,000 by selling poppies.

Members of Stokesley's Army Cadet Detachment hit the town's streets on behalf of the British Legion.

And their sterling efforts helped boost the coffers by around £1,300.

Osmotherley branch chairman, David Black, was full of praise for the youngsters.

He said: "People are often critical of modern youth, but these cadets set an outstanding example to us all, showing a willingness and enthusiasm which was heart-warming to see.

"They were everything you could ask for, smart, polite, cheerful and hardworking."

Floral festivities

2009-11-10T10:49:33Z

A CHRISTMAS flower demonstration by Jan Faulkner will take place on Tuesday, November 24 at the Parochial Hall, Great Ayton. Doors open at 6.30pm for 7.30 start. Tickets, priced £7.50, which include mulled wine, from Fran Duncan on 01287 622559.

League needs you

2009-11-07T11:51:56Z

STOKESLEY Leisure Centre is inviting new teams to join its men's six-a-side football league. The new season starts on November 30 and at least three more teams are needed to join. Games are played every Monday from 7-10pm and last 30 minutes. For more details call the centre on 01642 711140.

Cash advice offered

2009-11-07T11:38:29Z

EXPERT advice on money matters will be on offer at a special roadshow in Stokesley this month.

The roadshow is one in a series which offers advice to the over-50s on matters such as debt management, savings, how to make the most of your money, saving energy, and information on general health.

In addition to the Citizens Advice Bureau, a host of other organisations will be offering information and advice at the event.

The roadshow takes place at Stokesley library on Tuesday, November 17 from 10-2pm. Entry is free.

Learn about history of town

2009-11-07T11:21:59Z

STOKESLEY'S rich and interesting past will unfold at an illustrated talk, The History of Stokesley at the town hall on November 16, at 7.30pm.

Hugh Charman, chairman of the Stokesley Society, will trace the town's history from Saxon times up to the 20th century.

The event, which is open to the public, will provide an opportunity for learning about Medieval, Georgian and Victorian contributions to the town's heritage. It is a story, says Hugh, "that involves power, vision, revolt, civil war, discrimination, enterprise and boom and bust".

Entry fee is £1, which includes light refreshments.

Great Ayton Under-13s match report

2009-11-06T14:43:21Z

GREAT Ayton Under-13s progressed to the next round of the Challenge Cup with a convincing 10-1 win over Newton Aycliffe SC played in a strong wind and heavy rain.

Ayton kicked into the strong wind in the first half and adapted to the conditions immediately.

Within the opening minutes Bradley Malone drove the ball into the top corner to give Ayton the perfect start.

Most of Ayton's attacking was coming down the left with Malone and Jamie Donaghue giving the Aycliffe right back a torrid time.

It was Donaghue who created Ayton's second goal with a perfect cross for James McCullagh to score his first of the game.

The conditions were always going to make things difficult for the Ayton defence of Domonic Harland, Sam Sunley, Michael McAvoy and Jamie Donahue and it wasn't a surprise when a long ball was missed by the back four and an Aycliffe striker was on hand to poke the ball under Ayton keeper Joe Tomlin and make the score 2-1.

It didn't take long for Ayton to restore their two-goal advantage when Malone latched onto a Lewis Colley pass to lift the ball over the advancing keeper for his second of the game.

Flynn Johnson added Ayton's fourth following a fine pass from McCullugh.

Malone then completed a first half hat-trick when he smashed the ball over the keeper's head to give Ayton a 5-1 half time advantage.

With the game seemingly in the bag Ayton were able to make a series of substitutions at the break with Jordan Hinchcliffe, Jack Hirst, Tyler Egerton, Lewis Rushton, Shay Colley and Joe Stonehouse getting some time on the pitch.

With the wind at their backs Ayton dominated the second half and it was no surprise when McCullagh scored his second of the game from a Colley corner.

Colley then got in on the act scoring with a great shot from outside the box.

McCullagh completed his hat-trick when he steered the ball past the keeper.

Michael McAvoy was next to get his name on the score sheet when he headed home.

The scoring was completed by McCullagh as he scored his fourth of the game from close range. Ayton progress to the next round with a final score of 10-1.

Racing fun in Great Ayton

2009-11-06T10:45:48Z

GREAT Ayton Working Men's Club will be hosting a charity race night in aid of the Take Heart Support Group on Tuesday, November 10. Tickets are £3 and include a pie and pea supper. Pay at the door or call 01642 491655.

Photographed iconic Roseberry Topping

2009-11-06T08:52:05Z

STUNNING VIEW: Paul Kent of Norton photographed iconic Roseberry Topping and its surroundings on a bright summers day.

Win tickets to two of the best events this Christmas

2009-11-05T16:16:18Z

VisitTeesvalley is offering you the chance to win tickets to the Living North Christmas Fair and this year's must see pantomime, Aladdin at the Darlington Civic.

The Living Christmas Fair takes place at Wynyard Hall from the 13th to 15th November and visitTeesvalley has ten pairs of tickets up for grabs.

Alternatively, if you're a fan of the pantomime season then visitTeesvalley is giving you the chance to win a family ticket to the enchanting adventure of Aladdin at the Darlington Civic Theatre, which is running from the 5th December to 17th January.

For more on how to enter either competition then visit www.visitteesvalley.co.uk.

Be safe on the road

2009-11-05T10:24:51Z

BUSINESSES are being invited to a special road safety roadshow in Stokesley tomorrow. The 95 Alive partnership is hosting an open day at the Springboard Business Centre from 10am-4pm.

Putting the Remember back into Remembrance Sunday

2009-11-04T08:58:20Z

Where will you be on Remembrance Sunday? Will it be a trip to Tesco or the Garden Centre, or will you be playing Sunday football or rugby or taking your children there?

Our Armed Forces will be on duty in Iraq and Afganistan, many mourning the loss of comrades in the attack in Afganistan reported today that has claimed a further five British lives taking the total up to 229.

I know in my community that there are young people torn by loyalties as Sunday League matches have unfortunately been scheduled at the same time as the Uniformed Organisations expect them to join in Remembrance Sunday Parades

We often wonder what we can do to support our troops abroad. Well, one thing we can do is to attend our local Remembrance Sunday Parades and Services that commemorates young lives lost in the Two World Wars and since. Most of our soldiers who are killed are hardly out of youth themselves, but have taken on responsibilities beyond their years. The photographs of young lives lost that feature on our news are someone's sons, brothers, husbands and fathers - and sometimes daughters too. They are young lives cut short before their time, and have been given to help keep the peace and security in our own country by making the world a safer place.

Such sacrifices should not be taken for granted, and we can express our support for those in service in Iraq and Afghanistan by stopping to remember them. So let's put the remember back into Remembrance Sunday this year and attend our local services. If our team goes short because we are not playing, they will remember too and maybe plan their fixture list differently next year. Make an effort to remember - lest we forget.

The Act of Remembrance at Great Ayton begins at the War Memorial outside Christ Church on Guisborough Road at 10.45am on Sunday, and then continues with the service in Church.