Opening Times
Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5.00pm
Tel: 01845 421 015
Opening Times
Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5.00pm
Tel: 01845 421 015
The Thirsk Weekly News is a family-owned paper for Thirsk and the surrounding area
26th February, 2021.
21 year old Jasmine Harrison has become the youngest female solo to row any ocean as she completed the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge Saturday 20th February 2021.
Jasmine of Thirsk has completed the 3,000-mile row in a crossing time of 70 days, 3 hours & 48 minutes.
Jasmine departed from the volcanic shores of La Gomera in the Canary Islands on the 12th December 2020, and arrived 20th February into the paradise island of Antigua, West Indies.
The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge is a race with purpose - an inspirational event, which draws out the wild spirit in everyday people to achieve extraordinary things. This year’s challenge, which is taking place under strict COVID-19 protocols, saw rowers spend at least 30 days at sea and rowing relentlessly....Video Copyright: Atlantic Campaigns/Andreas Galsgaard
(TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE PLEASE SEE THE NEWSPAPER)
26th February, 2021.
The board of Directors of the World of James Herriot Ltd is delighted to announce the appointment of John Gallery onto their main board as part of ongoing success of the award-winning attraction in Thirsk. He joins the board following the recent appointment of Kate Pawlett, centre manager as a director, and both appointments are part of a strategic succession plan for the attraction to strengthen and secure its future management and governance in the post-Covid-19 market.
Managing Director Ian Ashton says: “John has been involved as PR and marketing consultant to the World of James Herriot since 2012 when we first took over from Hambleton District Council to form the private limited operating company, the World of James Herriot Ltd. We are delighted to have John join us in recognition of the hard work, loyalty, and extensive knowledge he provides in the business, and we welcome him to the Board....
(TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE PLEASE SEE THE NEWSPAPER)
26th February, 2021.
Kevin Hollinrake MP met with 80 or so of his constituents last week from the comfort of his home, via Zoom, in an open constituency meeting that anyone could attend. There were no “cats” or upside-down faces and no technology short-comings. The topic of the evening was the pandemic.
Kevin opened by speaking of the 119,000 deaths from Covid-19 and the extreme loss of liberties that have caused such hardship to people and businesses. Setting what would become the tenor of the meeting he admitted “There is no doubt we made mistakes”, but he pointed to similar struggles in other countries and to the great successes, including the roll-out of the vaccination programme and the wonderful work of health and care workers during the last 12 months.
On the impact of the repeated lockdowns on schools and children Kevin said: “We took our foot off the gas, we should have been ahead of the game in preparing for a second lockdown in terms of technology and made sure they were available for all children. It’s one of the areas where we could have done better....
(TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE PLEASE SEE THE NEWSPAPER)
26th February, 2021.
The Queen Mary’s School community has come together to organize a Virtual House Show. What is known as the wackiest and wildest House competition of the year was taken into the virtual world providing a fantastic opportunity to promote teamwork, keep community spirit high and raise money for charity.
The girls were tasked to create content for an extraordinary video. The theme was a certain letter of the alphabet for each House to interpret in any way they wished.
There was everything from dancing with dogs, a news broadcast with Dolly Parton to Britain’s Got Talent, gymnastic tricks on horses and more....
(TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE PLEASE SEE THE NEWSPAPER)
19th February, 2021.
10th February DAY 61, less than 600nm to go!
Some of the waves on this journey have been absolutely huge, the biggest Jasmine reckons 2.5 times longer than Argo, that’s over 50 feet, or 15-16metres!
Last week Jasmine was on the BBC Radio York Jonathan Cowap show describing her recent capsize for all the listeners....
(TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE PLEASE SEE THE NEWSPAPER)
19th February, 2021.
The children of South Kilvington C of E Primary School wanted to bring the community together by sharing joyous and heart-warming pictures with people in the village that have not had much contact with others recently....
(TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE PLEASE SEE THE NEWSPAPER)
19th February, 2021.
Please find attached some pictures from Thirsk Community Primary School. We have had a very busy term and are so proud of how resilient and focused our children have been.
Pictures include Some of our pupils wearing their clothes inside out to show support for Mental Health awareness.
Students and teachers were asked to wear an item of clothing inside out to remind us that how someone else looks on the outside doesn’t necessarily reflect how they are truly feeling on the inside.
It has never been so necessary to have robust mental health and wellbeing provisions in schools. Much appreciation to all who showed support....
(TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE PLEASE SEE THE NEWSPAPER)
19th February, 2021.
A local School paid tribute to Captain Tom this week as it attempted its own 100 challenge.
Pupils from Cundall Manor School, braved snow and sub-zero conditions to pay tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore. The plucky youngsters, some as young as 7, took part in ‘Cundall's 100 Challenge.’ Sports staff at the school asked 100 pupils to come up with an activity that they could perform 100 times.
This challenge was a tribute in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore who captured the heart of the nation last year with his heroic fundraising attempt that ended up raising £39million for NHS charities during the first wave of the Coronavirus pandemic.
The activities pupils completed varied from 100 forwards rolls, kakas, laps of the garden, jogs up and down the stairs, jumps on a trampoline, press-ups, and star jumps to name a few....
(TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE PLEASE SEE THE NEWSPAPER)
12th February, 2021.
Artur Kropiwiec from Pontefract and Blazej Lewandowski from Bradford found a treasure of Roman coins near Thirsk. The coins were torn and these are Roman denarii, many of them are rare. Among various artifacts, Arthur found a button from 300 Polish squadron....
(TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE PLEASE SEE THE NEWSPAPER)
12th February, 2021.
Report on Twitter from Jasmine Harrison @rudderlymad
Wednesday 3rd February, CAPSIZE!! Jasmine capsized at 5pm on a wave at a colossal 17.9kn!! She had said it was rough today but she didn’t even see this wave coming. It’s all a bit of a blur but she was suddenly hanging on to the grab lines upside down underwater and then Argo righted catapulting her across the deck. She could hear her music underwater and then it got fainter as the speaker disappeared, along with a sock!
Amazingly no other losses or breakages that she’s noticed yet, she managed to grab her trainers before they disappeared. She’s ok except a cut to her knee....
(TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE PLEASE SEE THE NEWSPAPER)
12th February, 2021.
An expert local furniture maker has been appointed to fit out the new multi-million-pound Hambleton Crematorium on the outskirts of Thirsk.
Contractor Willmott Dixon has this week appointed Treske, a Thirsk based leading crematorium furniture supplier, to provide the full range of furniture requirements for the Hambleton District Council project.
Treske will supply everything the new crematorium will need from chairs and sofas to flower and candle stands....
(TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE PLEASE SEE THE NEWSPAPER)
12th February, 2021.
Developers Opus North and Rougemont have submitted outline planning permission for Dalton 49 Thirsk, a new 43-acre logistics park, to Hambleton District Council. Formerly part of RAF Dalton, the site is capable of delivering around 650,000 sq. ft. of much needed employment space.
Situated next to the existing Dalton Airfield Industrial, Estate the proposed plans will create a regionally significant employment site with hundreds of jobs. The scheme will provide modern buildings and facilities to meet the needs of occupier businesses, employees and investors by provision of a range of unit sizes and types....
(TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE PLEASE SEE THE NEWSPAPER)
6th February, 2021.
Here is a photo of Lottie from our Reception class who won a book and bookmark in our reader of the week raffle....
(TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE PLEASE SEE THE NEWSPAPER)
6th February, 2021.
At present we cannot walk into Thirsk Community Library and browse the shelves, but the books have grown legs and can come to you! The library is open for “Select & Collect” door collection of book bundles selected by our volunteers and chosen by the borrower, or delivered by Community Works volunteers in Thirsk and surrounding villages. Now there is a jigsaw loan service as well, with over 100 on offer to hire for £1 or 50p for children’s one....
(TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE PLEASE SEE THE NEWSPAPER)
6th February, 2021.
The Children of Thirsk Community Primary schools have really impressed us with the amazing work they have been producing within school and at home. It has certainly stepped up a level this week as the children and their parents are adapting to the new routines and expectations.
As well as some excellent Maths and Literacy there has been some very funny poems sent in, Lovely topic work and even some baking....
(TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE PLEASE SEE THE NEWSPAPER)
6th February, 2021.
Another weekend, another race, this time the virtual Ormesby cross country, which you could run over a prescribed course or find a muddy course near your home. Those who lived in or near Thirsk generally chose the prescribed course over a distance just under 3 miles, and submitted a time when they got home. If you ran on the Thursday or Friday, you ran through mud, but on Saturday and Sunday the ground was frozen. An interesting aspect of this race was the Buddha sitting in the hedge beside the route, silently watching runners either slushing by or sliding by! Andrew Price got the quickest time, 20.17, with Joshua Fothergill not far behind in 20.21. Paul Peacock came 3rd in 21.00, Matt Jones 4th in 23.10, Ken Wood 5th in 23.20, with David Fawkes 6th in 23.30, Michael Lowther 7th in 23.58, Rob Burn 8th in 25.04, Alan Simpson 9th in 25.18 and the improving Richard Morrice 10th in 26.28....
(TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE PLEASE SEE THE NEWSPAPER)
