News and Events
Neighbourhood Watch Scheme
The Parish Council are going to revive the neighbourhood watch scheme in the village
Volunteers are needed from the village to act as
co-
If you are willing to take part in the scheme, please contact Parish Council clerk Jim Wildash on 268459
SPONSOR A WEEK
Please don’t forget, your village church yard doesn’t take care of itself. A weeks care costs £20. You can donate that amount and add your name to the sponsors of this worthwhile task.
If you do nothing else in the village than contribute to this worthy cause, then your money is appreciated and admired by many.
PUBLICISE YOUR EVENT
Put your event on the map and publish details here Contact
GUIDES
Wednesday nights after Brownies meet
Jubilee Hall 7:30
Girls 10-
Contact
Janet Lund 703826
MOVIES
come to
SELBY
If your a movie buff then your luck as just changed, Coming to Selby, Large screen viewing's of latest films.
KEEP FIT or GET FIT
Methodist Chapel
Every Tuesday 6:15 -
Contact Sam Grogan on 07814765059
Keep fit, get fit, have fun and loose those pounds
WARDEN ON THE PROWL
Irresponsible dog owners beware, the dog warden is on your case, with the help of residents watching your every move.
Dog Warden letter HERE
Recipe Book Completed
Ann Taylor has completed her recipe book, You can obtain your copy for £3 only from
Ann Taylor
Myra Bank Farm
Lordship Lane, Wistow
SCARECROW FESTIVAL SUCCESS
The excellent weather helped make the scarecrow festival another success, Although the committee are not resting on their laurel's and are looking to improve again next year. Total amount raised was £1965.48
SCARECROW FESTIVAL WINNERS
Quiz : Mr Rowbottom of Shiptonthorpe, York scoring 56 out of 59 Answers HERE
Silent Bid for Golf : Mr Gray
Helicopter Ride : Mr Greenaway, Haxby, York
Winning Scarecrow : Mr Ray Howard No17
Residents put your thinking caps on for next year and lets have more scarecrows around the village.
BIG BIG THANK YOU
To all local business’s and individuals who supported the event,
in particular
Black Swan, Mr C’s Fish & Chip Shop, Caesars Pizzeria, Mr T Baker for helicopter ride, Boots the Chemist, Wetheralls, Londesborough Hotel, Scalm Park Golf Club, R & M Cafe, M&Co, Greggs Bakers, Tesco, Farmfoods, Morrisons, Sainsburys, Home Bargains, Heaven & Home, McDonnalds
WISTOW WINS TWO REPRIEVES
Villagers fight against Selby District Council proves fruitful. Things are looking better for Wistow as it looks like the village will be downgraded to a Secondary Village in SDC Core Strategy Document. SDC’s response to the Gypsy petition is also looking favourable. We will continue to monitor the situation as nothing is certain until its signed and sealed.
Response from Selby District Council HERE
Nigel Adams MP responds to the petition submitted by Wistow HERE
Free Home Energy Check
Selby District Council have joined forces with the Energy Saving Trust so
Selby District residents can take advantage of the free household check.
Autumn Lunch
The Black Swan
Wistow
A lunch for Wistow Church Funds will be held on Thursday 28th October 2010 at the Black Swan, Wistow.
Ticket Options 2 Courses £14.50 – or 3 Courses £17.50 can be obtained from Sheila Bruce 268371 or Christine Waddington 268248.
Please come and support your local church.
Community Engagement Forum
Next Meeting 15th September 2010
The link to the following two documents explains what the above group is all about. If you would like to get involved then all the details are on the linked documents, or contact the webmaster.
Announcement. Followup Document
Here are the details of the new CEF web site where you can have your say on local issues.
Wistow is well represented on the CEF committee.