Welcome to Walkington
A very warm welcome to all our visitors: regular, occasional and first timers.
Links to recent editions of the Walkington Newsletter can be found below - just scroll down.
Walkington Winter 2021
Just as things were beginning to come back to life we have been obliged to take
a step back, and at the worst time of the year too. The news that a vaccine is now becoming available will have come as a great relief to us all, meantime we soldier on. As a community we are fortunate in being surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of footpaths and open spaces in which to exercise and share a smile
with fellow residents.
In recent months the 'Walkington What's On' Facebook page has become a
major source of information on just about anything that is going on in the daily life of the village, plus many beautiful photographs, especially from our resident 'trundler' Wendy. Lost and found, help or recommendations needed, it's all there!
The Walkington Newsletter was back briefly
The October edition dropped through letterboxes as normal, as did the December/January edition, and the amazing distribution network of willing volunteers seems to have resumed without too many hiccups.
Sadly there will not be a February 2021 edition, due to the current lockdown. We hope that 'normal service' can be resumed as soon as possible.
Amazingly the Newsletter has been an integral part of the village for 60 years! The first single-sheet edition was produced back in May 1960 by former village resident Norman Castle and his late wife Joan. Long may it continue.
Don't forget that many of our local traders and businesses advertise in the Newsletter - please support them whenever you can.
The December/January edition can be accessed on-line, just click here
You can also access the October edition on-line, just click here
The Village Hall reopened briefly, with a number of conditions in place to ensure the safety of users. To find out more once restrictions are eased again, or to ask about bookings, contact 01482 868310.
The Book Group is now holding its monthly meetings on Zoom.
Tuesday 5th January: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
Tuesday 2nd February: This Lovely City by Louise Hare
Contact Kathryn on 861164 for the login details or find out more.
Various outdoor sports and activities were able to resume for a while, subject to observing social distancing rules, although the season is now over for both bowls and cricket.
Walkington bowls club plans to reopen in April and looks forward to welcoming players old and new. To find out more about the game and and your local club see the Bowls Club page in the Playing Fields section, or contact Pam Hardy 01482 887768.
*Cricket will also be back in the Spring. See the Cricket page in the Playing Fields section for more info.
*The children's playground on the sports field is still open - users are asked to read the notices and follow the rules, for everyone's safety.
*The Playing Field Association were unable to hold any Car Boot Sales this year. Fingers crossed for 2021!
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Walkington Parish Council now has its own website:
www.walkingtonpc.co.uk where you can find out all about this essential part of our community's life and how you can contribute.
*Can you help? The Newsletter team need someone to handle the commercial advertising in the paper version. Please contact the editor, Mat Sreeves, for more information. email: walkingtonnewsletter@gmail.com , phone: 01482 872156.
We will remember them
In 2014 villager Chris Elston published a small volume entitled 'Walkington Remembers' which was circulated to all recipients of the Newsletter. It contained information about each man on the Walkington WW1 Roll of Honour. Since then Chris has completed the task by researching the nine men who died in WW2 and the Korean War also a further five men with Walkington connections who served in WW1.
All of this information has been consolidated into a single volume, a leather-bound copy of which is to be kept in All Hallows church. It's contents can also be accessed by clicking the links below. Part 1 contains the introductory sections plus records of WW1 casualties while Part 2 contains WW2 casualty information, bibliography, acknowledgements etc.
Walkington Remembers Part 1
Walkington Remembers Part 2
Don't forget you can access the most recent editions of the full Walkington Newsletter on-line, just scroll down on this page and click on the link.
(The latest edition is often available here before it comes through your door.)
Seeking premises to rent in the village for events or activities?
The Village Hall, the school hall and the Methodist Schoolroom can all be hired again once current restrictions are lifted: to enquire about the Village Hall the contact is Mrs Anne Hearne (01482 868310), for the school hall it is 01482 861115 and for the Methodist Schoolroom it is Mrs Hilary Hoggarth (01482 861112).
Car Boot Sales
Car Boot Sales, which were planned for the first Sunday in the month throughout
the Summer months, will not take place while the Social Distancing regulations are in place.
Details on the Playing Fields page. (web address www.walkingtonpfa.org )
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 Pam Hardy 01482 887768
Finally, the Cricket Club page (in the Playing Fields & Sports Clubs section) has updated information, including contact details.
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Other activities which we hope will be able to resume when it is safe:
* Baby & Toddler Playgroup
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. £2 for 1 adult+1 child (£1.00 per additional baby/child, 50p per additional adult). Fee includes refreshments.
Contact Claire Hostick for more information. 07803 165895
* The Monday Club (Formerly the over-50's)
Next meetings:
Activities suspended until further notice
Annual membership £12, or £2 per meeting, including refreshments
Contact Jill Booth, 01482 864735
* Walkington Ladies Social Group
Meet in the Village Hall at 7.45 pm on the second Wednesday of the month.
Activities suspended until further notice
New members always welcome. Contact: Judith Parkes 01482 881079
* Book Group
Meet at the Dog & Duck at 8pm. Newcomers always welcome for a drink and
discussion. Contact Kathryn 861164 or Lorna 871233 for more information.
*Keep Fit in the Village Hall
Every Tuesday, 2-3pm. Suitable for all ages. Cost £2.50 per session. All welcome. Contact Di Thomson 01482 862496
*Singalong Memories - just for fun! Alternate Tuesdays in the Methodist Schoolroom, 2-3.45pm. Admission £2 includes refreshments. Contact Sue Jenkinson 992188, Val/Mike Thompson 865249 or email val.memories@outlook.com
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A disclaimer.
In order to clarify any confusion: this website is in no way connected to
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Do you have oil-fired central heating? Unfortunately the LWRC oil-buying cooperative has closed 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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Re Ancestors page in the History section. 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.
A recent family history request. We have received the following request from a reader in New Zealand:
I am researching Wood Farm, Walkington, and the family of Atkinson Tiplady who lived there (around 1880-1883) before emigrating to New Zealand.
Any information about the farm at the time or Atkinson's family would be greatly appreciated.
Please email me: tiplady@enuffsaid.co.nz
Thank so much, John
If you can help John please contact him directly. Thank you
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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 - 60 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.
Unfortunately the 60th birthday fell in May 2020, in the depth of coronavirus lockdown, when no edition was produced. Indeed the date would probably have gone unremarked but for the excellent memory of co-founder Norman Castle, who (with his late wife Joan) was responsible for the first single-page edition back in 1960.
The Walkington Newsletter has for 60 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.
Copyright: All content copyright Alan & Pam Hardy 2006-2019
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