The Grapevine
The Grapevine Issue 133 June – July 2015
The Grapevine, No. 132, April 2015 – May 2015
EDITOR’S NOTES The signs of spring are well and truly present now and the lighter nights add to the feeling of the coming summer of sunshine (we hope!) and all it brings. Seamer village Hall also has lots to look
Burn’s Night celebration
As a new venture, the village hall held it’s first Burn’s Night celebration on January 25th, with 51 villagers and friends enjoying a wonderful evening. Many came dressed for the occasion sporting all forms of tartan.
The evening commenced with Glen McGill welcoming everyone. A three course meal was then served with the haggis piped in by a Scottish piper. The piper and his wife then led the entertainment and had many up dancing a traditional reel.
Tanton Bridge Repairs
Totally Stokesley is reporting that “there are signs at Tanton Bridge saying that the road will be closed to traffic from 23.3.2015 for two weeks. It looks like its getting repaired…”
The Grapevine No. 131 February 2015 – March 2015
EDITOR’S NOTES Christmas and New year are over and its back to the grind for most of us! I hope you had a great time but it doesn’t have to end. There are plenty of activities going on within the
Temporary changes to the opening times of the short-stay paediatric assessment unit at the Friarage Hospital
THE opening times of the short-stay paediatric assessment unit (SSPAU) at the Friarage Hospital are being temporarily changed from later this week due to staffing pressures.
Currently the children’s unit opens from 10am to 10pm but from Saturday (17 January), it will close at the earlier time of 8pm – Monday to Friday – and 5pm on weekends and Bank Holidays.
Thirsty Thursday local business networking
Thanks to the success of the very first ‘Thirsty Thursday’ in Stokesley in November, we’ve got another date for your diary!
Businesses and individuals in Stokesley and the surrounding areas are invited to this very informal networking event- start 2015 by meeting some new contacts!
Due to popular demand, ‘Thirsty Thursday’ will again take place at The Mill, between 5 pm – 7 pm on Thursday 22nd January.
The aim of the get-together is to allow companies to meet after work and talk about new projects, events and opportunities or maybe seek professional advice from the variety of businesses that attend.
Carol service & Carol Singing
The annual carol singing around Seamer and Newby on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, December 21st-23rd, raised £586 for Seamer Methodist Church.
There was a good turnout with some new choristers joining in who seemed to enjoy themselves. For once the weather was kind to us and we enjoyed the refreshments on route and afterwards.
A big thank you to everyone for helping to raise such a large sum of money.
Burns night – Jan 25th at 7pm in village hall
BURNS NIGHT – Sunday January 25th at 7pm in village hall
Supper, entertainment & sing-a-long with a Scottish theme
Featuring Stephen Liddle on bagpipes & Ron Kirk on accordion
Christmas tree festival raises money for the childrens hospice
The Christmas tree festival managed to raise £257 for Butterwick House Children’s Hospice.
There was a steady stream of visitors throughout the day with activities for the children and delicious refreshments to enjoy. During the morning there was hand bell ringing led by Julia Campbell.
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