Welcome to Walkington
A very warm welcome to all our visitors: regular, occasional and 'first timers'
Walkington 2016
Unfortunately the last Car Boot sale of the season, which was scheduled for Sunday 2nd October, has been cancelled. The organisers would like to thank everyone who has supported this summer's sales and look forward to seeing
you all again next year.
As winter approaches so too do some regular village events. The annual Village Fireworks will take place on the sports field on Sunday 6th November, 5-6.30pm, details on the walkingtonpfa.org website.
This year's Pantomime is 'Beauty & the Beast', Sunday 27 Nov - Saturday 3 December. Tickets will be on sale on Saturday 15th September,10 - 11.30am
in the Methodist Schoolroom, then in the village shop.
The new quiz season opens on 21st October, with The Pond Committee v. The Methodists v. Ladies Social Group. 7.30pm in the Village Hall, entry £1 includes tea/coffee and biscuits. All welcome.
The latest edition of the Newsletter (October 2016) can be accessed on-line, just
click here . Be assured that there is absolutely no intention for an on-line version to replace the much-loved printed Newsletter!
Car Boot Sales
Car Boot Sales are planned for the first Sunday in the month throughout the
Summer months, details on the Playing Fields page.
Get sporty in Walkington
Our village sports clubs always welcome new members or simply anyone who fancies trying out a new activity.
Do you play badminton? The Walkington Badminton Club is looking for new members. They meet in the school hall on Tuesday evenings, 8-10pm. Contact 01482 861112 for more info.
Walkington Bowls Club would also be delighted to welcome prospective new members. It's a great game for all ages and our club has one of the best greens
in the county. Contact David Foster 01482 882259
Finally, the Cricket Club page (in the Playing Fields & Sports Clubs section) has updated information, including contact details.
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Other events and dates for the diary
* Baby & Toddler Group
Every Tuesday during term time, in the Village Hall,
plus Soft Play Sessions on every second Tuesday, same time and place.
9.30-11.30. £1.50 per baby/child (£1.00 per additional baby/child).
Contact Claire Hostick for more information. 07803 165895
* Walkington Over 50's Club (Open to all ages!)
The next meeting is on Monday 10th October
2pm in the Methodist Schoolroom. Doors open 1.30pm.
Clive & Kath Richardson will give a sequel to “The Woman that didn’t exist”.
Contact Jill Booth, 01482 864735
* Walkington Ladies Social Group (formerly the Yorkshire Countrywomen)
Meet in the Village Hall at 7.45 pm on the second Wednesday of the month.
Wednesday 12th October: Pam Hardy on 'Cambodia & Vietnam'
Contact: Judith Parkes 01482 881079
* Book Group
Tuesday 4th October: The New Confessions' by William Boyd
Meet at the Dog & Duck at 8pm. Newcomers always welcome for a drink and
discussion. Contact Kathryn 861164 or Lorna 871233 for more information.
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A disclaimer.
In order to clarify any confusion: this website is in no way connected to
the 'walkington life' blog website.
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1914 - 1919 Walkington Remembers - now available on-line
All recipients of the Newsletter received a copy of Christine Elston's book 'Walkington Remembers' with their June 2014 edition of the Newsletter. Within its pages Christine
looks at life in the village during those years and also details every citizen of the village
whose name is included on the Roll of Honour. Due to popular demand there are no
copies of the book left, but its contents can be accessed on-line.
Click here for the Roll of Honour, which also includes a poem and bibliography.
Click here for Christine's introduction and historical overviews, both of the
village and the war.
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Do you have oil-fired central heating? Unfortunately the LWRC oil-buying cooperative is closing after several successful years. If you know of an alternative provider in the area (or are brave enough to set up a new one) please let us know
so we can spread the word. Buying collectively can save a significant sum on each purchase so is very worth-while.
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The Ancestors page in the History section has had a full over-haul. We have tried to email everyone who had a family history request on it. A number of the email addresses are no longer valid so the items have been removed. If your request has gone and you want it replaced please contact us. We are happy to add new requests or update old ones at any time, and would love to hear of any family history success stories relevant to the village.
Please let us know if you have any comments about the site, or suggestions for improvements.
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To see a 'slide show' tour of the village and surrounding area, go to the About Us page, which also gives an update on current weather conditions in the area.
For those who may be researching their family history or simply have an interest in our village in times past, take a look at the History section of the site. This includes the Ancestors page, an opportunity for researchers to request help in tracing their forbears. Let us know if you can help or would like to add a request.
Odds and Ends
Car Boot Sales
See the Events and Playing Field & Sports Clubs pages.
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This website brings together lots of information about the village of Walkington. Some of the content duplicates what is to be found in the Walkington Newsletter, which is published and distributed to every household in the village ten times a year. For example, church service times and details of up-coming events. However, if you explore the various sections listed on the left, you will find items about all aspects of the village, its social life and its history.
If you have found the site useful, or have a story about the village which you would like to share, please let us know.
The Walkington Newsletter - 55 years and counting!
There was a special 50th anniversary edition of the Newsletter in May 2010: there are still copies available (for a small charge) so contact us if you would like to have one.
The Walkington Newsletter has for over 50 years been a vital source of local information as well as a way for everyone in the village to keep up to date with local events. It is entirely staffed by volunteers and distributed free of charge to every home in the village.
This website edition has for more than a decade provided an opportunity for regular updates about what is happening between issues of the Walkington Newsletter and also enables the many organisations within the village to give more information about their activities than would normally be possible. I am aware that some of these items are out of date. If organisation representatives wish to contact me with up-dated information I will be delighted to add it to their page or create a new page for them if they are not already represented here.
Pam Hardy (web editor)
Alan Hardy, who was the creator and original caretaker of
this website, sadly passed away in September 2008.
Contact Us
If you have any comments, suggestions or contributions please use the feedback form on the Contact Us page to send messages directly to us. If you would like a page about your club or association please let us know.
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