And they’re off – racing!
With family race days scheduled at courses across the county, is under starter’s orders to see what’s on offer.
With the summer holidays here, a day at the races is “Everyone’s Turf ” and the ultimate great day out for families looking to spend time together.
Yorkshire has 53 fixtures over the summer, including eight dedicated family days where under-18s attend free across racecourses.
There will be plenty of extra entertainment in addition to the action on the track, as well as the opportunity to get up close and see the horses.
There is always an array of food and drink options on offer, as well as the chance to bring your own picnic, so the whole family can enjoy an affordable day outdoors
The family days across Yorkshire have something for everyone. As well as watching
the sporting action, every member of the family can get involved with a range of activities within the ticket price.
There is fun at Pontefract Racecourse on Sunday August 14 when the course hosts In The Zone family day, featuring a parade of retired racehorses. Adult tickets start from £7 for each fixture.
Circus fans will want to pay a visit to Thirsk Racecourse Family Day, taking place on Friday August 5, as entertainment includes an appearance from the National Circus and big top skills classes. Two adults accompanying a child can get a family ticket for £20. There is also an additional family day on Friday August 26.
At Ripon Racecourse there will be a fancy dress competition, as well as inflatables, face painting and a magic show on
the Bank Holiday Family Day on Monday August 29. Adult tickets start from £7 for both fixtures.
Catterick Racecourse has a family day on Monday August 15. Adult tickets start at £5 for each date and, over both fixtures, there will be a host of free activities, including boot camp challenge and nine-hole crazy golf course.
Thirsk, Circus Family Day, Friday August 5
Pontefract, In The Zone Family Day, Sunday August 14
Catterick, Monday August 15
Thirsk, All Creatures Great and Small Family Day, Friday August 26
Beverley, Circus Family Funday, Sunday August 28
Ripon, Family Day, Monday August 29
To showcase summer racing
Family Day Fixtures
fixtures and entertainment on offer, Great British Racing has teamed up with TV presenter and former football star Jermaine Jenas as part of Everyone’s Turf campaign.
Jenas, who has attended a number of racing fixtures, said: “Nothing beats taking your family to see live sport and a day at the races is unique with the chance to see the horses and jockeys up close, be it at the parade ring or cheering them on at the finish line.
“All the racecourses make a real effort to make their race days special and memorable by putting on activities for children to enjoy between racing too and, with under 18s going racing for free at racecourses, it’s a no brainer when planning a family day out in the summer holidays.
“I am really excited to be part of Everyone’s Turf. The sporting action is second to none and the range of race day experiences on offer is setting the benchmark for days out this summer.
“The stars of the sport, both jockeys and horses, will put on a memorable show at every track and there’s something for everyone at the races.
"Whether taking your family, going with a group of friends for the music after racing, or you’re a foodie, you are going to have a fantastic day out.”
Khadijah Mellah, who also features in the campaign and is first British Muslim woman to have won a British horserace, said: “Every time I attend the races it is a really special day and there is so much to experience.
"It is such a unique sport and I love how close you can get to the amazing racehorses.
"There is always such a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and I can’t wait to bring my family and friends over the summer.”
Charlotte Russell, general manager of Go Racing In Yorkshire, said: “We are thrilled to have such a variety of activities on offer for racegoers this summer.
"Our Family Days have something fun for everyone and we can’t wait to see families from all over Yorkshire come and spend a memorable day at the races with us.
Racing is Britain’s second largest spectator sport and encourages everyone – from fans to novices – to enjoy race days.
As well as family race days, families can enjoy open stables day in Malton on Sunday September 11 when famous trainers invite the public to look around their stables.
AYTON Glaves Close
The next Glaves Close event is a table top sale on Saturday, August 6, 1-3pm, with books, cakes, bric-a-brac, raffle, tombola and refreshments. All are welcome.
BROMPTON BY SAWDON
Duck race numbers
Duck numbers, price £1, on sale for the annual duck race on the beck at Brompton which is part of the annual church fete.
The ducks will also be on sale near the start point in the gardens of the manor house at the opening of the fete at 2pm on Sunday (August 7), until the race starts at 3pm. First prize is £25.
As well as teas, raffle, tombola and all the usual stalls our community police will also have a stand and welcome the chance to discuss any concerns with local residents.
The fete finishes at 4pm when the Rev Joe Kinsella will announce the winners of competitions.
Annual show
On Sunday, August 14, the Brompton and District Gardening Club Annual Show will take place at Brompton by Sawdon Village Hall. It starts at 2pm with disabled access from 1.30pm.
BURNISTON AND CLOUGHTON
WI garden party
The next Burniston and Cloughton WI meeting is a garden party with light afternoon tea on August 11, 2.30pm, at Cober Hill, Cloughton (indoor facilities available if the weather turns).
This event must be prebooked please email wiburnistonandcloughton@gmail.com for further details.
CAYTON Methodist Church
The service last Sunday was led by the Rev Dr Kevin Ridd and included the sacrament of Holy Communion. The welcomer was Margaret Welsh, the steward Christine Feather and the organist Jane Allen.
Readings were given by Nikki Warner and Jane Williams. Flowers for the church were provided by Julie Barber who also did the power point delivery.
As this was Rev Kevin’s final service at Cayton before his retirement, light refreshments were served after the service.
A presentation of gifts from the congregation were presented to Kevin by the organist’s grandson, Edward Allen.
This Sunday there will be no service at Cayton, there will be a joint service with Seamer at
Filey Methodist Church to say a final farewell to Kevin.
The next service at Cayton will be on Sunday, August 14, when local preacher Bruce Clark will lead the service at 10.30am.
FARNDALE Domino drive
The Farndale summer domino season continues on Friday, August 5, 7pm, in Farndale Village Hall, Church Houses.
All welcome, including children. A fun social evening for the whole family.
Farndale Show
The closing date for entries to this year’s Farndale Show is Saturday, August 13. Schedules and entry forms available from various outlets around Kirkbymoorside, Pickering, Helmsley and Malton, and online from www.farndaleshow.org.uk.
New entrants always welcome with classes for agriculture, equestrian, small stock, stick dressing, farm produce, horticulture, baking, eggs and preserves, handicraft, art, photography, vintage and children’s classes.
The show takes place at Church Houses on Bank Holiday Monday, August 29.
RAVENSCAR AND STAINTONDALE Country markets
Dates for the village hall country markets: August 13, September 24, November 26. If you would like to run a stall or for more details please contact secretary.svhc@gmail.com
District show
The villages show this year will be held on Sunday, August 14, in
Ravenscar Village Hall at 2pm.
Schedules are available from secretary Lorraine Watson on 07929 949685 or email staintondaleshow@ yahoo.co.uk
Classes include: children’s fancy dress, horticulture, agriculture, produce, preserves, arts and crafts, photography, vintage tractors and equipment and children’s section.
There will also be side shows, games and homemade refreshments.
Charity tea
The next charity tea afternoon at Moorland House, Staintondale, is on Sunday (August 7), in aid of the Rainbow Centre.
The following charity tea is on Sunday, September 4, in support of Martin House Hospice.
RILLINGTON Prize bingo
£601 was raised at a prize bingo held in the Fleece Inn for CLAPA the Cleft Lip and Palate Association, a small charity supporting people born with a cleft and their families.
Annual show
Rillington and District Horticultural Society’s 97th Annual Show is on Saturday, September 3.
The subjects for the photography classes are Creepy Crawlies, Open Class, Local Hedgerows, and a photograph (any subject) with an amusing caption.
For 12 years and under there is a competition for a scarecrow which will replace the sunflower class.
Annual membership of the society is £2 and gives a discount on selected garden
requisites from seven local garden centres and permits non-residents outside the associated villages to enter exhibits in the annual show.
Membership cards on sale at the Shearing Shed, Scarborough Road, Rillington.
NEWBY AND SCALBY Scalby Wives
Scalby Wives have, this summer, held four very wellattended events.
We are now looking forward to resuming meetings at St Laurence’s Church Rooms in Scalby.
Meetings will be held every two weeks, starting on Monday, September 12, 7.30pm.
There will be a diverse and interesting range of speakers.
New members are very welcome.
Friendship Cafe
Scarborough Soroptimists are running a Friendship Cafe once a month at the Newby and Scalby Community Hub, Scalby Road (opposite the chemist).
They welcome visitors for refreshments and a chat on every second Tuesday on the month.
The next Friendship Cafe will be on Tuesday, August 9, 10.30am to 12 noon. For further details, contact Helen King on 07849 690327.
SEAMER
St Martin’s Church
The Rev Andrew Moreland led Sunday’s joint benefice service with Holy Communion at St John’s Church, Cayton.
He spoke about how our possessions come from God and we should be generous and use them to seek God’s glory.
This Sunday’s service at 10am will be morning praise with children’s club.
The Thursday coffee morning is from 10am to 12 noon in the church rooms (opposite the church), all welcome.
Art exhibition
Brushstrokes art exhibition will be held in St Martin’s Church on Friday and Saturday, August 5-6 (10am-4pm), and on Sunday, August 7 (1-4pm).
Refreshments will be available and artwork will be for sale at reasonable prices.
Methodist Church
The service last Sunday was taken by Mrs Patricia Henney. The organist was Doreen Lawson, vestry stewards Margaret Light and Bert Blower and the offering taken by Margaret Neave.
Bible readings were given by Eileen Burn who read from Luke’s Gospel and Sheila Grey who read from Colossians.
In her sermon Mrs Henney spoke about how our desire for earthly things has become more important than following the example that Jesus gave us of showing patience, generosity and love.
We can become greedy and look after ourselves first, but Jesus said having wealth and possessions do not make a better person than one who has nothing.
There is no service at this church on Sunday (August 7) as we have been invited to Filey Methodist Church for the Rev Dr Kevin Ridd’s last service.
WI meeting
The next Seamer and Irton WI meeting is on September 21 at 2pm and will be the harvest tea.
The competition is for three pieces of flapjack.
SHERBURN
St Hilda’s Church
The next service at St Hilda’s Church will be on Sunday, August 28, 10.15am, when Holy Communion will be celebrated. All welcome.
Methodist news
Our thanks go to the Rev Bruce Russell for looking after us so well while our minister, the Rev Emma Morgan, has been on sabbatical.
Sunday’s Holy Communion service was a lovely occasion and we were delighted to welcome the Rev Emma to lead our worship.
Worship included The Runner’s Prayer. Bible readings were from Psalm 107 and the parable of the Rich Fool from Luke’s Gospel.
In these days there are so many who are struggling but we mustn’t lose heart. Jesus lived, died on the cross and rose again because of His love for us.
After worship we enjoyed a meal together.
The service this Sunday at 10.30am will take the form of a Songs of Praise. Please let the Worship Team have your choice of hymn as soon as possible. All welcome.
Coffee morning
A warm welcome awaits you from the two Sues when you pop along to the village hall on Thursdays, 9-11.30am, for a coffee and toasted teacake.
The cost of your morning visit of £2 for your coffee and teacake will all help the village hall funds. Come along and bring a friend, you will be most welcome.
Fun day
The Sherburn Playing Field Association’s fun day will be held on Sunday, August 28, at Sherburn Playing Field.
Lots of things to do and all proceeds go towards the new Play Park. Don’t let your family miss out,come along and enjoy.
WEAVERTHORPE Market day
Weaverthorpe Village Hall is holding its first ever market day on Saturday, September 3, 10am-1pm. We would like to invite both stall holders and the public to join us.
We are asking potential stall holders to get in touch (there is no charge for a selling space).
For the first three months we are happy for stall holders to simply make a donation to the village hall - no profit no donation.
The first three dates are September 3, October 15 and November 19.
To book a selling space please contact Martin Pearce on 07971963797 or email martin. pearce54321@gmail.com