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We are Mashamshire Community Office, a registered charity working on behalf of Masham and it's surrounding area, both residents and businesses. We rely on volunteers to help us support our community activities, Community Library, Flock Gallery and Tourist Information. Click here to support us.
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Week Ending 12th May 2023

 

Mashamshire Local

Local News & Interest

  • Coronation - round-up from MCO

    • Cow Pat Winner Takes Home £2,000

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  • Coronation - round-up from MPC

  • From Social Media: “Sunday Market this weekend and we are expecting over 20 stalls to attend.  

    • There will also be a Craft Fair in the Town Hall and hopefully some music on the square (yet to be confirmed).”
       

  • Charity Memorial Rugby Match in honour of Aaron, Louis & Tommy on Saturday 27th May

    • A charity memorial rugby match is to be held at Wensleydale RUFC at 14:00 - the FB Event link

    • There will also be an auction which will take place at approximately 18:30.

    • If you can not make the auction but you would like to place a bid on one or more of the lots then please contact Nicola Bell-Percy to place a silent bid either via email springhill460@btinternet.com or mobile 07816522365. 

      • "We will need your contact name, address and number and your maximum bid."

    • The Auction lots on 7th May are copied from FB here

    • You really need to follow the organiser on  Facebook if you want to keep up to date on this item.
       

  • The Stray Ferret has a Masham story

    • Did you know that Masham has the UK’s oldest snooker club?

    • It’s located above Johnny Baghdad's Café  up an ancient looking wooden staircase

    • You can read about it here
       

  • Bilsdale Transmitter

  • Transpennine Express to be brought into operator of last resort

    • Transport Secretary has announced he will not renew or extend Transpennine Express's contract.

Leisure & Recreation 

Community Support & Business

  • Can you can spare some time to help at the Community Office

  • Mind in Harrogate - Weekly Outreach in Masham

    • The day has changed when they are at MCO - now Thursday morning

    • Individual, confidential appointments can be arranged by contacting Kirsty on kirsty@mindinharrogate.org.uk or 07305 049296
       

  • Ten Days to claim Pension Credit and qualify for £301 Cost of Living Payment

    • All pensioners on a low income should check if they qualify for Pension Credit in order to also receive a Cost of Living Payment.
       

  • Masham Parish Council have asked us to include this:

    • The Police want to remind people that anyone selling door-to-door must by law obtain a Pedlars license. The police indicated that many of the local burglaries have followed door to door sales and if someone tries to sell without a licence 

    • At the end of the month it is expected that the travelling community will be visiting Masham as they do annually and MCO welcome all our respectful visitors. 

      • As we approach the holiday season and our visitor numbers increase, PCSO Alison Swann has also reminded people to report any antisocial behaviours or any issues - online by calling it in on 101. 
         

  • Theft of motorcycles - prevalent in the Harrogate Area, predominantly mopeds.

    • The advice is to secure them and keep out of sight
       

  • Improved rewards and benefits to be offered to communities backing onshore wind farms

    • Government to broaden benefits packages for areas that agree to have local onshore wind farms.

    • That, for much of the area, would involve Nidderdale AONB - you can read what their planning policy is about renewable energy here
       

  • Business: 

  • Latest news from North Yorkshire Council

  • HADCA - Latest Bulletin

Job Vacancies, Employment and Education 

  • Swinton Park Hotel -  Samuel’s Kitchen - Kitchen Porters 

    • Permanent role

    • Part time and full time hours available - Between 5 and 40 hours per week

    • £11 per hour, plus quarterly service charge of up to £400

  • Richard III Hotel in Middleham Head chef/cook 

    • Required to run our kitchen - Full time

    • Also seeking Kitchen Staff - Full time and good rate of pay.

    • Call 01969 623147 to start immediately

Local Services 

  • Exclusive to Masham Gallery - posted on Instagram: 

    • Howard Charles' sculptures are inspired by the work of L. S. Lowry and the people he meets in the local area. 

    • Take a look at his characterful sculptures 

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  • Calling all Nidderdale Farmers. Farm Soil Recording Made Simple 

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    • Please email Claire  clairef@thefarmernetwork.co.uk to book if you are able to attend.

Health Matters
MASHAMSHIRE COMMUNITY OFFICE SERVICES

We are open from 10am to 3pm Monday to Saturday for:

  • Tourist Information –info, advice & guidance for visitors
  • Travel & transport information
  • Printing, photocopying, laminating services
  • Public access to a PC & Internet
  • Advice on Harrogate & NYCC Services
  • Jigsaw library and second-hand book service
  • If self-isolating, we can still help with shopping, collecting prescriptions or just someone to talk to
  • Masham Community Library (open Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm and Sat 10am-1pm). Wednesdays and Thursdays during term time, Masham Primary School and Acorns Pre School visit the library for Storytime so visitors may prefer to avoid visiting the library between 12.30pm and 1.30pm.

STAYING CONNECTED

Mashamshire Community Office works hard to keep you up to date with the latest information and items of interest.  We keep you connected in the following ways:

  • This newsletter for Locals, which is produced weekly - Usually on a Wednesday or Thursday - we would send a short "e" bulletin if there should be anything urgent.  Contact us if you have feedback or would like to contribute info.  Print and pass on to anyone without email.
  • The Mashamshire Community Facebook Page dedicated to sharing community news.
  • The Visit Masham Facebook Page which, though aimed at visitors, is a useful source of info about great things to do locally.
  • The VisitMasham.com which contains loads of information for both locals and visitors including a Directory of businesses and local groups, Events and community news. 
All of these are only possible with the help of our wonderful volunteers.
 

CAN YOU HELP?

Our paid staff only amount to just over two FTE posts, we couldn't do without help from volunteers.  Our statutory funding covers a fraction of our staff hours.  This leaves the remaining hours plus ALL our overheads, most of which we cover by generating additional funds ourselves from things like ticket sales, advertising, the Flock Gallery and Town Hall bookings etc. We certainly couldn't do this without our volunteers. If you have time to spare and would like to support us, please do get in touch.

These difficult times demand we do more, but our income-generating is limited by Covid.  So, here's a way to give something back to Mashamshire Community Office and help ensure we can continue our work for Masham.  Any help is so much appreciated - click to donate online or if you prefer, please call us on 01765 680200.

Kind regards

The Team At Mashamshire Community Office
We can be contacted via email at info@visitmasham.com
or called on 01765 680200 during Office Hours
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