Changes to Christmas bin collections

published on 21st Dec 2016

The are minor changes to recycling and waste collections over the Christmas period.

Refuse and kerbside collections due on Monday December 26 will be brought forward to Saturday 24 December.

Garden greens collections will be suspended from Monday 19 December, with collections restarting the week beginning Monday 16 January. When green waste collections start again real Christmas trees (less than 6ft tall with a trunk of less than 4 inches thick) can also be left out for collection. Please remove decorations.

Permission to Start as Legless Knight Receives VIP visitors

published on 20th Dec 2016

Press release:

St Helen’s Parish Church, Escrick has received “Permission to Start” from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the Development phase for the “Walking Through the Centuries with a Legless Knight” project. The project aims to carry out essential conservation work, and create a heritage hub bringing to life the 800 year story of estate, church and community.

“Permission to Start” and first payment from a first round Development Grant of £55,400 was conditional on submission of necessary partner funding guarantees, confirmation of project management structures and associated documentation. This condition has now been fulfilled and first payment is imminent.

As the project team awaited “Permission to Start”, they were delighted to welcome to St Helen’s, Nigel Adams, MP for Selby and Ainsty and Fiona Spears, Head of HLF, Yorkshire and Humber, to see for themselves the central and symbolic role St Helen’s plays in the heritage of the community, and to be shown some of the features and memorials by distinguished British and wider European artists. Some of these pre-date the present building, back to the remarkable c. 1300 legless effigy of a medieval knight which is thought to be a tribute to Roger de Lascelles, the landowner of the Escrick Estate when England was ruled from York by Edward I.

The visitors’ guided tour was conducted by the project ‘Champion’, Charlie Forbes Adam, head of Escrick Park Estate and former High Sheriff of North Yorkshire, and project team member Chris Mason. The present St Helen’s and many of the finest memorials were commissioned by Charlie Forbes Adam’s forbears, emphasising the strong linked heritage of the church, the village and the Escrick Park Estate.

Left to right: Fiona Spiers, Head of Heritage Lottery Fund, Yorkshire & Humber; Caroline Wandless, Churchwarden and Project Team Leader; Chris Mason, Project Team Member; Charlie Forbes Adam, Project Champion and Head of Escrick Park Estate, and Nigel Adams, MP for Selby and Ainsty.

Quotes

Commenting on his visit and the project “Walking through the Centuries with a Legless Knight”, Nigel Adams said: “Although I have been to St Helen’s several times, it was quite a revelation to learn how the building and its contents can be made to tell the story of the interwoven heritage of church, village and estate over 800 years. I’m delighted to see that such an enthusiastic and sustainable project in the Selby district has succeeded in gaining Heritage Lottery Fund support . When completed the project should encourage a wider appreciation and use of a historic and welcoming church building.”

Fiona Spiers said: “This project offers a fantastic opportunity to bring this wonderful church to life, through investigation and interpretation of its fascinating history alongside essential conservation work. We are delighted to have taken the first steps with the Legless Knight, and look forward to seeing the detailed proposals in due course.”

Caroline Wandless, Churchwarden and Project Team Leader commented: “It was an unexpected privilege to have the opportunity at this stage to demonstrate to Fiona and Nigel how much heritage we have to showcase at St Helen’s, and how we can open up this wonderful building to a wider community. Now we have “Permission to Start” we can proceed to appoint the Architect and select specialists to detail our proposals for submission to the HLF later in 2017 for consideration for a full Delivery phase grant which would enable us to complete the project in 2018.

Notes to editors

About St Helen’s Church Escrick

St Helen’s Parish Church of Escrick was built in 1857 and is a Grade II * Gothic Revival building. The Architect was Francis Penrose, Surveyor of St Paul’s Cathedral and later President of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). It sits majestically at the side of the A19 half way between York and Selby. The Church is in the Derwent Deanery within the Diocese of York. The Church is available for all Parish residents for weddings, baptisms and funerals and provides a venue for concerts by local choirs who appreciate the natural acoustic of the building, art exhibitions and school visits. St Helen’s generates opportunities for people to feel part of something special, with more than 60 people involved in various volunteering activities from cutting the Churchyard grass, cleaning, helping with fund raising events, flower arranging, editing and distributing the parish magazine to name but a few. St Helen’s provides an enduring presence in the community, open to all, and offers a haven of tranquillity and stability in busy world.

About the Heritage Lottery Fund

Grants programme applications are assessed in two rounds. A first-round pass is given when HLF has endorsed outline proposals and earmarked funding. A first-round pass may also include an immediate award to fund the development of the project. Detailed proposals are then considered by HLF at second-round and as long as plans have progressed satisfactorily and according to the original proposal, an award for the project is confirmed.

Thanks to National Lottery players, we invest money to help people across the UK explore, enjoy and protect the heritage they care about - from the archaeology under our feet to the historic parks and buildings we love, from precious memories and collections to rare wildlife. www.hlf.org.uk @heritagelottery @HLFYandH

Further information

Caroline Wandless - Church Warden. Tel 07774 461026 or email escrickchurch@gmail.com or

Chris Mason Tel 01757 248039/07715 004346

Burglary in Main St

published on 15th Dec 2016 (updated on 19th Dec 2016)

Please be aware that a burglary occurred yesterday (Wednesday 14th December) between 1pm and 4pm on Main St.

Thieves broke into a house through a side window.

Updated 19th Dec:

on the 14th December 2016 a burglary has accurred between 10am and 1pm on Main Street Escrick. Entry has been gained via a side window and exit was via another window. Any information relating to this please contact 1 0 1 and qoute NYP-1 4 1 2 2 0 1 6 - 0 2 3 8.

Candle lit Carol Service for all the family

published on 13th Dec 2016

St Helen’s Church, Escrick

Sunday 18th December at 6.30pm

with The Celebration Singers

Come and listen to the Christmas story and sing some well known carols to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Followed by Festive refreshments

Free parking across the Selby District in the run up to Christmas

published on 10th Dec 2016

To support the district’s businesses in the build up to Christmas, Selby District Council will be offering free parking across all council owned car parks in Selby, to complement existing free parking in Tadcaster and Sherburn-in-Elmet.

Free parking will take place across the district on Saturday 17 December and Christmas Eve. So when it comes to making your weekend shopping plans why not consider shopping locally and help support local businesses this Christmas?

The Council wants to make the Selby district a great place to do business, encouraging more residents to shop locally and to bring more visitors to the district.

Cllr Mark Crane, Leader of the Council said, “It’s really important that we support our local businesses during the busiest time of the year. The Council has offered free parking as a way to encourage more residents to consider to shop locally and to also encourage visitors to the district. When making your Christmas shopping plans please consider shopping locally and help support your local businesses.”

Free parking arrangements only cover Council owned car parks and doesn’t include privately managed sites. We’ve got a full list of our car parks on the Selby District Council website.

Tuesday Singers' Christmas Concert

published on 7th Dec 2016

FRIDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2016 AT 7PM

ST HELEN'S CHURCH ESCRICK

Please come and join us for a lovely mix of seasonal songs and carols sung by the Tuesday Singers.

Tickets £6 to include wine and mince pies - available from Escrick tea shop or on the night.

We look forward to seeing you.

Making representations on the minerals and waste joint plan at publication stage

published on 6th Dec 2016

The Parish Council would like to draw attention to North Yorkshire County Council's minerals and waste joint plan - upon which residents can make representations until Wednesday 21st December.

Sites included in the plan local to Escrick include 112 hectares of quarrying and 'inert waste' landfill to the west of Escrick Business Park, and an anaerobic digestion facility on the site of the former North Selby Mine to the North East of the village. The applicant estimates 100 HGV vehicles per day accessing the first site, and 70 for the second.

The Parish Council has previously made representations on the plan, and will make an additional representation at this stage.

Residents can read more details and make their own representations via the North Yorkshire County Council website here:

http://www.northyorks.gov.uk/article/23999/Minerals-and-waste-joint-plan-publication-stage

Escrick Budget Survey 2017

published on 15th Nov 2016 (updated on 16th Nov 2016)

Escrick Parish Council is seeking views from residents to help inform it how to spend our 2017 precept budget.

If you are resident of Escrick Parish please take a few minutes to complete the following survey:

http://survey.sogosurvey.com/k/RQsVQVSYsQWsPsPsP

(surveys must be completed by 30 November 2016)

Parish Magazine Update - December 2016

published on 9th Nov 2016

Parish Councillors: The Parish Council welcomes Rebecca Councell, who was co-opted as a Councillor at November’s meeting.

We still have a number of vacancies for Councillors - if you are interested or want to learn more about it please contact us (details below).

A19 safety: At the time of writing, 11 people have expressed an interest in Community Speedwatch, and a meeting is to be arranged. The Parish Council has agreed to send a further letter to NYCC requesting a reduction in the speed limit.

Budget 2017/18: The Parish Council will circulate surveys during November to seek views from residents to inform its budgeting process for 2017/18.

Trees: The Parish Council has received professional opinions regarding trees on public land, following concerns raised by some residents. None of the trees reported were found to be dangerous, but some works have been suggested. Due to the level of cost these will be considered as part of 2017/18 budget process next month.

Parish Council Meeting dates: Monday 5th December, 9th January, 6th February, 6th March. All meetings at 7.30pm at Escrick & Deighton Club. Public welcome.

Fireworks complaints

published on 3rd Nov 2016

The Parish Council has received a complaint regarding use of fireworks in public areas.

Residents are reminded that it is illegal to set off fireworks in a public places https://www.gov.uk/fireworks-the-law

Where residents are concerned about illegal activity this should be reported to the police on 101.