Apple Day is a celebration of the harvest and a fun and vital fundraising event for Ripon Community Link. There will be hand apple pressing for the community to bring their apples and take away their freshly pressed juice, live local entertainment – including Ripon Rock Choir, Freddie Cleary and the Skelldale Singers, homemade food, and local business stalls to browse. Child and dog friendly!
Mind in Harrogate District, in association with Orb Community Arts, will be leading a series of free weekly ukulele sessions beginning Friday 7 October, between 11am and 1pm, at St James’ Church.
There are many benefits to playing the ukulele which can support mental health and wellbeing. The ukulele is beginner friendly and accessible (it can be played using only 1 or 2 fingers).
The group would be welcome to operate independently following the initial (10) sessions and there may be an (optional) opportunity to perform with Orb’s existing ukulele group at the end of the series of sessions! For more information or to join please contact Kirsty on kirsty@mindinharrogate.org.uk or 07305 049296 .
After becoming ‘A Menopause Friendly Organisation’ and in celebration of Menopause Awareness Day, Humber and North Yorkshire ICS have put together a collaborative week of events, with a range of topics, conversations and guest speakers.
Sessions include mindfulness, managing the menopause naturally, financial wellbeing, the benefit of exercise….to name but a few! All sessions will be held virtually.
The Festival also includes Menopause sessions for men to help them support their partners or work colleagues. You can find out about all the sessions and book free places here
Community First Yorkshire and North Yorkshire County Council want to know what life is currently like for residents aged 50+ in North Yorkshire and how they can help improve things for the future. The information provided on issues such as housing, transport, health and community care, open spaces and connecting with your communities will be used to develop a vision that will help work towards becoming an all age friendly community.
The Money Saving Expert calculator estimates what you’ll pay based on your use. The page also includes what you need to know about your energy bill changes, how best to keep costs down and the impact of the energy price guarantee for those on standard variable rate tariffs.
Harrogate Borough Council is working with E.ON to deliver an energy efficiency scheme to provide targeted support for homes across the Harrogate district.
Eligible homeowners can access free government funding to improve their home by installing energy-saving products – such as wall insulation, solar panels and air source heat pumps – which will help reduce energy bills and make your home more energy efficient. Eligibility requirements:
You own your own home
Your home has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D, E, F, or G
Your household income is less than £30,000 or someone living in your home receives one or more means-tested benefits
For more information and to check eligibility, visit theE.ON Green Homes Grant website. Alternatively, you can call E.ON on 0333 2024820.
Following Public Consultation Commissioner Zoë makes her decisions on the new Risk and Resource Model for the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
After three months of consultation with the public, Zoë Metcalfe, North Yorkshire’s Police Fire and Crime Commissioner has made her decisions on how the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service will continue in its transformation over the next three years.
The changes were first proposed to the public earlier this year, detailing how the Fire and Rescue service would seek to deploy its people, equipment and resources based on an extensive risk assessment across North Yorkshire and York, which identified the likelihood and severity of fires, road traffic collisions, water related incidents, and other emergencies.
Consultation with the public consisted of 12 public events at which 1,400 people actively engaged, three resident focus groups and an online survey which received 1,300 responses. Throughout this period Commissioner Zoë put the questions asked by the public to leaders of the Fire and Rescue Service and interrogated their response, scrutinising the detail of the data and evidence set out.
Commissioner Zoë has made approvals, subject to stipulations on some of the proposals, after evaluating the evidence and considering the views and opinions of the public.
Importantly, the decisions made by Commissioner Zoë enable any savings to be re-invested into vital areas of the Service identified as key public priorities; increasing prevention and protection work across the service area, which includes permanent investment into prevention and protection teams at this point and concentrating on improving the availability of On-call fire engines in rural areas.
Amongst the approved proposals is to change Huntington to an On-call station with the requirement for the Chief Fire Officer to implement an ongoing assurance review of on-call response time data annually. The decision falls heavily on evidence that there is more emergency response resource in the York area than the risk or demand requires, and therefore changing Huntington station is safe, and will enable capacity for more prevention and protection work.
The proposal to replace the Tactical Response fire engine at Harrogate with a larger Emergency Rescue fire engine has been approved and will be crewed only during peak hours. The second Emergency Rescue fire engine at this site will remain full-time, therefore increasing capacity and capability to respond to an emergency when demand is at its greatest, as well as improving resilience across the service area. Harrogate will pilot this proposal and after a 3-year review, the Commissioner will look to adopt in Scarborough.
Commissioner Zoë said:
“I have made these decisions to support the transformation of our Fire and Rescue Service based on extensive evidence and from listening to what is important to you, which you said was increasing and enhancing prevention and protection work to stop incidents from happening in the first place”
“During my consultation my office and I had many great conversations across communities, taking the opportunity to listen and discuss what the proposals would mean and how they were in the best interest of keeping people safe and feeling safe. I want to personally thank everyone who attended one of our consultation events and completed the online questionnaire – your views are always important.”
“Some areas of the Service will change, and I know change can be unsettling, but I remain confident that the right people, with be in the right place, with the right equipment at the right time, to support everyone in North Yorkshire and York.”
Jonathan Dyson, Chief Fire Officer said:
“The Commissioner’s endorsement of the proposals we have presented within our Risk & Resource Model, supports my professional opinion and strategic direction for resourcing to risk. Our strong focus on prevention and protection activities are the primary way for us to reduce risk in our communities. This provides a sustainable commitment to keep the communities of North Yorkshire and the City of York safe and feeling safe.
“The Service has committed to sustained engagement with our communities, to provide reassurance about the changes that your fire service will be putting in place.”
Other decisions which will be progressed are plans to reform, improve and enhance the On-call service in North Yorkshire and York, the introduction of a new specialist water rescue capability in Skipton and adopting principles which provide the public of North Yorkshire with meaningful, accurate and localised emergency response standards to help them understand what they should expect.
On 1 April 2023, North Yorkshire Council will replace the eight councils currently delivering public services in North Yorkshire.
Over the next few months, the council will be holding the biggest countrywide conversation North Yorkshire has ever seen – ‘Let’s Talk’ – to find out which issues are most important to you, and how they can best support you and your community.
How can I take part?
The first topic of conversation will be ‘Let’s Talk Local’, and they will be asking you which local services are most important to you, and what you think of the proposed Community Networks. Teams from the council will be holding these conversations in person across North Yorkshire at the places you visit and socialise at, like libraries and street markets, and talking to members of local groups. Later in the autumn, they will be asking for your views to help shape the budget for the council, as well as the proposed devolution deal for York and North Yorkshire.
You can also share your views online or, if you’d prefer, on paper. Surveys are available in accessible formats including large print and easy read, plus selected alternative languages – simply call 01609 780780 to request your copy.
Join the conversation
Here are a few of the events taking place where you can have your say, with many more planned:
Date
Event
Location
Postcode
Time
28/09/2022
Knaresborough Market
Knaresborough
HG5 8AG
9am-3pm
29/09/2022
Ripon Market
Ripon
HG4 1BP
9am-3pm
02/10/2022
Harrogate ‘Little Birds’ Art Market
Valley Gardens, Harrogate
HG1 2SZ
10am-3pm
02/10/2022
Harrogate Junior Parkrun
Valley Gardens, Harrogate
HG1 2SZ
8.45am-9.30am
05/10/2022
Harrogate Library
Victoria Ave, Harrogate
HG1 1EG
3pm-6.30pm
07/10/2022
Ripon Library
The Arcade, Ripon
HG4 1AG
10am-3pm
10/10/2022
St Peter’s Church
Cambridge Road, Harrogate
HG1 1PB
10am-1pm
11/10/2022
St Peter’s Church 12pm-3pm
12/10/2022
St Peter’s Church 1pm-4pm
13/10/2022
St Peter’s Church 10am-4pm
13/10/2022
Harrogate Farmers Market
Cambridge Street, Harrogate
HG1 1PB
10am-4pm
14/10/2022
Boroughbridge Community Library
17, St James Square, Boroughbridge
YO51 9AR
TBC
14/10/2022
St Peter’s Church
Cambridge Road, Harrogate
HG1 1PB
12pm-3pm
15/10/2022
10am-1pm
20/10/2022
Nidderdale Community Hub
Station Square, King St, Pateley Bridge
HG3 5LE
10am-2pm
21/10/2022
Knaresborough Library
40 Market Place, Knaresborough
HG5 8AG
10am-2pm
26/10/2022
Masham Community Office
Little Market Place, Masham
HG4 4DY
1pm-3pm
02/11/2022
Ripon Community House
Sharow View, 75 Allhallowgate
HG4 1LE
12.30-3.30pm
25/11/2022
Ripon Cathedral Christmas Fair
Minster Road, Ripon
HG4 1QT
9.30am-4.30pm
26/11/2022 Ripon Cathedral Christmas Fair
Visit https://letstalkny.commonplace. to share your views online, and find out where your local conversations are taking place.
Description: 2 signs indicating entry to Copgrove, 1 on Wath Lane and 1 on Apron Lane.
Estimated Value: £710
Acquisition: Purchased in November 2020 and installed in February 2021.
Locations:
Wath Lane – Grid Reference:
Apron Lane – Grid Reference:
Recreation Field
Description: Enclosed field of public open space with a fenced children’s play area and small football pitch.
Location: Arkendale Road, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE
Rented From: Staveley Relief in Need Charity Rental Fee: £70 per annum
Allotments
Description: 2 allotment plots leased annually to local residents.
Location: Arkendale Road, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE
Rented From: Harrogate Borough Council Rental Fee: £40 per annum per site Lease Agreement
Posts & Chains
Description: A row of posts and chains along the edge of the village green west and the unmade road in front of the Royal Oak pub, acting as a barrier to prevent car parking on the green.
Location: Village Green West, Main Street, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE 363 627
Acquisition
Date: Not known Cost: £665
Current Use: Boundary fence
Notice Boards
Description: 3 village notice boards at various locations around the two villages.
Total Estimated Value: £1,425
Notice Boards 1 and 2
Location: Village Green East, Main Street, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE 366 627
Estimated Value: £950
Acquisition: 1997 and 2005/6
Key Holder(s): Bill Kirkpatrick, Neil Horton
Notice Board 3
Location: Start of St. Mongah’s Lane, Copgrove. Grid Reference: SE 345 632
Estimated Value: £475
Acquisition: 2002
Key Holder(s): Peter Edwards
Safety Barrier
Description: Safety barrier alongside the pull-in in front of the primary school. The Parish Council financed the barrier following the withdrawal of funds by North Yorkshire County Council.
Location: In front of primary school, Minskip Road, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE 366 628
Acquisition
Date: November 2011 Cost: £550
Current Use: Public safety barrier
Childrens Playground
Description: Childrens Playground, located on the recreation field comprising the following equipment items:
Wicksteed Whirly Bird
Record Cradle Swings
Record Flat Seat Swings
Hags Multi Pondo
Play and Leisure Multi Unit
Play and Leisure Fish Spring Mobile
Ledon Car Spring Mobile
Bench
Fencing and Gates
The playground is inspected annually by RoSPA and four times per year by a local specialist contractor. It is also visually inspected weekly by a team of local volunteers and stands on land rented annually from the Staveley Relief in Need Charity.
More information about the development of the childrens play area is available here. Maintenance of the playground is one of the Parish Council’s ongoing projects. Progress on the project can be seen by selecting the Children’s Play Area project page.
Location: Arkendale Road, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE 366 625
Acquisition: Adopted .
Estimated Value: £12,000
Bus Shelter
Description: Coated steel frame, clear screen shelter with 4 seats
Location: On village green east, Main Street, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE 366 627
Acquisition: January 2012. Purchased by the Parish Council, thanks to a donation from Abacus, a local employer based at Jubilee Court, Copgrove.
Description: Ex BT telephone box, now home to the village public defibrillator unit. The phobe box is a K6, designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in 1936 and introduced to celebrate the King George V Silver Jubilee. It was probably installed under the ‘Jubilee Concession’, which meant kiosks were installed in every town and village with a Post Office. The K6 was 80 years old in 2016.
Location: Opposite the village green east, Main Street, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE 366 627
Acquisition: Phone box purchased from BT in May 2016 for a nominal sum of £1. The defibrillator was purchased from Wel Medical Ltd. and installed in June 2016.
Cost: £1,800 Current Valuation: Defibrillator £1,800. Replacement cost of K6 approx £2,500 plus delivery and installation.
Further Information:The defibrillator is checked weekly by the local Community First Responders coordinator. See Community First Responders for more details on how to use the unit.
Wooden Benches
Description: 5 wooden benches at various locations around the two villages.
Estimated Value: £1,900 for benches 1 – 4
Bench No. 1
Location: Wath Lane, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE 359 625
Acquisition: 1995
Bench No. 2
Location: Village Green West, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE 363 627
Acquisition: 1995
Bench No. 3
Location: Village Green West, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE 363 627
Acquisition: 1995
Bench No. 4
Location: Main Street, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE 365 627
Acquisition: 1995
Bench No.5
This seat was removed in 2020.
Location: Arkendale Road, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE 368 624
Bench No.6
Location: Open space on St. Mongah’s Lane, Copgrove. Grid Reference: SE 345 633
Estimated Value: £475
Acquisition: 2002
Stone Bench
Description: Wooden bench set within a stone surround.
Location: Junction of Main Street, Minskip Road and Arkendale Road, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE 366 627
Acquisition:
Estimated Value: £2,375
From the Archive: The seat when new in 1990
The Pinfold
Description: An animal pound where stray livestock were impounded. Animals were kept in a dedicated enclosure, until claimed by their owners, or sold to cover the costs of impounding. The term pinfoldis saxon in origin and common in the north of England. A village pound was a feature of most English medieval villages.
Location: Arkendale Road, Staveley. Size: approx 250 sq mt including the adjacent land. Grid Reference: SE 367 626
Acquisition: Erected in 1832 by public subscription and restored in 1986. Date: Not known Cost: £20,470 Current Valuation: £20,470
Current Use: Public amenity
Further Information: In 2012, thanks to an initiative by Staveley resident Ken Barker, a rose garden was planted in land next to the Pinfold to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. In 2019 a new gate to the Pinfold was installed by D.Hargreaves (Blacksmith) of The Forge, Coneythorpe.
Village Green East
Description: Former allotment site, purchased from the estate of F.L. Knowlson. A copy of the deed of conveyance is available here.
Location: Junction of Main Street, Minskip Road and Arkendale Road, Staveley. Size: Grid Reference: SE 366 627
Acquisition
Date: 2nd September 1986 Cost: £750 Current Valuation: £750
Current Use: Public open space
From the Archive: Oak Tree Planting
Village Green West
Description: Triangle of land registered to the Parish Council under Section 3 of the Commons Registration Act 1965 when no evidence of ownership was offered to the Commissioner at a hearing in Harrogate on 31st October 1973. A copy of the decision notice is available here.
Location: In front of the Royal Oak pub Main Street, Staveley Size: Grid Reference: SE 363 627
Acquisition
Date: 9th November 1973 Cost: £0 Current Valuation:
