At this time of year we start to think about the mud drying up and getting out to walk in the beautiful English Countryside again, but where to find new and interesting walks?
Walking in Yorkshire https://www.walkinginengland.co.uk/yorkshire has hundreds of walks to download and print, free, it also has books of walks, details of all the walking groups in the county and much more. Whether you want to walk on your own or with a group all the information is there in one place.
John Harris (the custodian of the website) said ‘There is so much walking information on the web but it is difficult to find. Walking in Yorkshire (part of the Walking in England website) has brought it together in one place so whether you are walking from home, or away on holiday, you will be able to find a walk suitable for you’.
With walks from half a mile to twelve miles plus long, and a note of suitability for pushchairs and wheelchairs, everyone can find a walk to enjoy.
So home or away, check out the websites and get walking!
Inspire Youth February half term pop up outdoor workshops
From the mobile youth base, in collaboration with NY Voice and North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership.
Tuesday 22 February, 4-5.30pm, Belmont Field, Starbeck, HG2 7LW and 6-7.30pm, Knaresborough Community Centre, HG5 0LG Wednesday 23 February, 4-5.30pm, Valley Gardens, Harrogate HG2 0JQ Thursday 24 February, 7-8.30pm, Ripon Coach Park, HG4 1AG
An opportunity for young people 11+ to have their say; get involved and help create some exciting content and photos for a new website around keeping young people in North Yorkshire safe.
Activities, an opportunity to learn a new skill and light refreshments on offer.
There are exciting places available for adults aged between 18-30 years old to try something amazing through volunteering with Everything is Possible.
Volunteering opportunity of the week with Everything is Possible Fully funded overseas volunteering and training projects for young people aged 18-30 living in the UK (flights, food and accommodation are paid).
Projects in Aruba, Croatia, Greece, Malta, Spain and Sweden, in fields such as sport coaching, animal care, arts and dance, social welfare.
My Neighbourhood ‘Sights and Sounds’ partnership event Saturday 12 March 11am – 2pm At community venues Ripon Cathedral, Ripon Museums, Ripon Library, Ripon Arts Hub and Ripon Town Hall. Free event with activities around the city for all the family to enjoy.
It’s also an opportunity to meet and find out about some of the fantastic local charities and groups in the city. You’ll find us in the Cathedral – hope to see you there!
New free advice sessions with our Here to HELP team at Community Groceries for grocery members. The first session is at New Park Grocery in Harrogate on Tuesday 15 February 9.30 am-11.30 am, and the second session is at Gracious Street Grocery in Knaresborough on Tuesday 22 February 9.30 am-11.30 am.
There are also new free 1 to 1 sessions with a job coach for people looking for a fresh start, who are grocery members
Find out more about Resurrected Bites Pay As You Feel Cafes and Community Groceries here and how to become a grocery member here
Do you need help with using your ICT/technology at home?
A network of tech volunteers provides free tech support across the UK, enabling older and disabled people to make full use of their home technology. Remote support will also still be available, as well as home visits. Call 0800 048 7642 or register a request online
The 2022 awards were launched on 1 February 2022 and are now open for nominations. The deadline for nominations to be submitted is 6 May 2022.
There are amazing charities, groups and volunteers in Harrogate district who would be worthy winners to receive an award. Here is a chance to nominate a group/an individual.
Category winners receive £1,000, with runners up receiving £250. The categories are:
· Best community group
· Volunteer of the year
· Making a difference – helping rural communities to flourish – awarded to individual or groups who have through their voluntary activity/activities made a real difference to a rural area / rural areas of North Yorkshire.
REFUSAL OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT of 22 affordable homes on site known as “SV2”
As many residents of Staveley and Copgrove will be aware, a proposed planning application for the residential development of 22 affordable homes, including access from Main Street, landscaping and drainage works, on land comprising fields at 436673 462638 Main Street Staveley North Yorkshire (Commonly known as SV2) was submitted on 5th November 2021.
This application was refused by Harrogate Borough Council’s Chief Planner on 3rd February 2022.
It is the second occasion the developers have submitted a planning application, on the first occasion, it was withdrawn after indications from the Planning Officer that it would be refused. On this occasion the decision has been made and is very detailed as to why the application has been refused.
Many residents submitted representations to the Planning Case Officer and in total there were 97 objections and 1 supporting the application.
It is appreciated that the Case Officer took into consideration many of the comments and concerns raised in those 97 objection statements and whilst residents are not opposed to village development, it was the non-adherence to planning policy and guidelines and importantly harm to the Conservation Area that mobilised the residents to send in so many objection letters.
There is a more detailed 10 page report by the Case Officer and this should be read in conjunction with the refusal notice.
Both documents are available to view on the Staveley and Copgrove Parish Council Website – https://staveleyandcopgrovepc.org.uk
Moving forward, the Parish Council wishes to reform the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group with the aim of developing a Neighbourhood Plan for the Parish.
The Plan is an important and powerful tool that gives our community statutory powers to shape how our community will develop.
The Parish Council have delegated Council member, Graham Bowland, to oversee the reforming of the Group. Please contact him if you are interested in joining the Steering Group.
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:
