Welbury Village

Author: Simon Orton

  • Further information about the Inspiration Choir

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    Further to my message about the Inspiration Choir, The Friends of St. Mary’s Church write: There will be a licensed bar selling soft drinks beer, wine etc. and the free drinks on arrival include Pimm’s. Ticket sales close today to assist with catering arrangements. Donations of raffle prizes to Sarah Hurhangee or the village shop…

  • Mobile library and choir preformance at Appleton Wiske

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    The next Mobile Library visit to the Appleton Wiske Village Hall car park will be on Thursday 30th April between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. I’ve been asked to give a reminder of the Inspiration Choir Concert on Friday evening:

  • Annual Parochial Church Meeting – 7pm St Leonards

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    Kate Lindo writes: St Leonard’s Welbury Annual Parochial Church Meeting – It was advertised in April’s gazette as starting at 7.30pm on Wednesday 22nd April. It actually starts at 7pm at St Leonard’s church. Anyone whose name is on the roll of the parish can attend the annual meeting and take part in the proceedings.

  • Remembering Michael Scott

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    Alison and Jessica write: Michael ScottThis is to let you know of our father’s death on Wednesday 8 April. He died peacefully at home with us both by his side. The funeral will be at Maple Park Crematorium on Tuesday 28 April at 11:30 am and then on to Angel Inn at Topcliffe. Donations in…

  • Holy week  & Easter services at St Leonard’s

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    Joanne Hughes writes: Holy week  & Easter services at St Leonard’s Tuesday 31st March Tenebrae – 7pm ( Tenebrae is Latin for darkness or shadows, the church gradually gets darker as candles are extinguished after each reading symbolising the disciples’ desertion and impending death of Jesus) Maundy Thursday 2nd April 6pm Holy Communion followed by stripping of…

  • Update from Betty Unwin

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    Betty Unwin writes: Thanks to everyone who helped me when I slipped on my drive on Saturday and could not get up on my own. I was taken to hospital by ambulance and after an x-ray found to have broken my humerus. I would also like to thank everyone who has offered help since this…

  • Pancake Party and Events in Welbury this week

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    The next Welbury Coffee Morning is on Thursday 26th February, 11.00-12.00. Joanne Hughes writes: This week! Pancake Party at St Leonard’s Church, WelburyShrove Tuesday 17th February3.30pm to 5pm All welcome to come and enjoy a free, freshly cooked pancake as we prepare for Lent. Charity Quiz at The Duke of Wellington Tuesday 17th 8pmCome along,…

  • Quickline Fibre Broadband Works Starting February 9th

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    Paul Lightfoot writes: Following on from my last note we have been advised that Quickline’s next phase of work on installing fibre broadband to the village will commence on February 9th and is forecast to last until February 13th. It will involve excavating to install new underground ducting between just north of St Leonard’s and…

  • Follow up on John Weatherlys Funeral

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    It appears that some people have not received the following, so, with apologies to those who did, here is the information about John Weatherley’s funeral arrangements: It is with great sadness that we share the passing of John Morris Weatherley. John will be remembered with love by all who knew him.John’s funeral will take place…

  • In Memory of John Weatherley

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    Chair yoga is cancelled tomorrow, 28th Jan. I am forwarding on the following regarding John Weatherley’s funeral arrangements: It is with great sadness that we share the passing of John Morris Weatherley. John will be remembered with love by all who knew him. John’s funeral will take place on 12th February 2026 at 2pm, at…