Welcome to Walkington
A very warm welcome to all our visitors: regular, occasional and first timers.
Walkington Summer 2018
It is nice to see the newly-planted trees behind the pond coming into leaf and
clearly establishing themselves well. Although it will be some years before the
full effect can be appreciated we can already get an idea of how good the
improved variety of colour and species will eventually look.
Car Boot fans will be pleased to know that there will be a sale this Sunday,
3 June, weather permitting. Details on the Playing Field Association website. *Inspired by the late Jo Cox MP, 'Let's Get Together' for the PFA's Picnic and Family Fun Day which also incorporates Sports Day. Saturday 23 June, 12.30pm - 6pm on the sports field. BBQ, races, bouncy castle, football and lots more.
*Changes to bus timetables. We understand that EYMS have made changes to bus services through the village with effect from 6 May 2018. For full details go to their website eyms.co.uk
*Once again the Parish Council is organising floral hanging baskets to be displayed on lamp posts through the main street. These are quite costly, so any contributions towards the cost of their supply and maintainance throughout the summer will be gratefully received. Please contact Viv Swann (01482 867677)
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.)
Upcoming events in the village:
- The volunteers who look after the Church Paddock would welcome extra helpers, first Saturday of each month from 3rd March, 9.30-10.30. Just turn up with your wellies and gloves!
- To mark the 100th Anniversary of the end of WW1 in November and remember those villagers who did not return, a team of volunteers will be producing 35 silhouettes of a life-size British Tommy to display around the village. Each will carry the name of one of the servicemen named on the village war memorial. These will cost £40-£45 to produce. If you or your organisation would like to sponsor one or more silhouette, please contact Steve Thorp (01482 882260, email ssne.thorp@btinternet.com )
- The first 2018 Car Boot Sale will be on Sunday 3rd June, weather permitting. Details on the Playing Field Association website.
*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: to enquire about the Village Hall the contact is Mrs Pat Brockman (01482 869231), for the school hall it is 01482 861115 and for the Methodist Schoolroom
it is Mrs Hilary Hoggarth (01482 861112).
* You can access the most recent editions of the Newsletter online.
To access the May 2018 edition click here
To access the June 2018 edition click here
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 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 events and dates for the diary
* 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)
11 June 'What my mother never knew': DNA and genealogy. Doreen Osuch
2pm in the Methodist Schoolroom, doors open 1.30pm.
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.
Wednesday 13 June: 'Trials and Executions in York' Karen Adams
New members always welcome. Contact: Judith Parkes 01482 881079
* Book Group
Tuesday 5th June: 'Somebody I Used To Know' by Wendy Mitchell
Tuesday 3rd July: 'The Dark is Rising' by Susan Cooper
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
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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 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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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 - 57 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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