Firstly, the churchyard tidy up team is desperate for willing hands to help maintain the beautiful space that surrounds your beautiful church. They meet on the first and third Saturday mornings of each month. If you can spare an hour or two then please be in touch with the Rector or just turn up and […]
Volunteers helped wash down the subway recently preparing it for a much needed touch up. If you would like to join in the fun, the next session is Saturday 27th May. Come any time between 10 o’clock and 1 o’clock.
County Council Election Results May 4th 2017 Cllr. Howard Roberts was elected as County Councillor for Dunsmore & Leam Valley Ward. Voter turnout was at 44.21%. HARRISON James (Green): 145 votes HUGHES Bob (Labour): 434 votes ROBERTS Howard (Conservative): 2,636 votes SLINN Laura (Liberal Democrat): 294 votes
The purpose of a Annual Parish Council meeting is to elect the councils chairman for the coming year, decided when ordinary meetings will be held, review any policies and to make other annual appointments. The following Parish Councillors were elected to the following responsibilities: Cllr. Ian Spiers re-elected as Chairman Cllr. Geoff Marsh & Cllr. […]
Local dog owners have been advised to keep control of their dogs while they are off their leads. This advise is issued after a report to the Village Facebook site of a dog attempting to attack another leaded dog while it was off its lead. The dog was eventually brought under control by its unknown […]
Brookside Surgery will be giving a free educational presentation on heart health (focusing on high blood pressure and cholesterol) on Wednesday 28th June in the Village hall at 7:30pm. It will last for about an hour, to be followed by questions. Tea and coffee will be provided. Everyone welcome. If you’re keen to go but […]
The subway could do with a little bit of a spring-clean – a scrub up and a touch up. Could you spare a little time to help? If so, meet us there, with scrubbing brushes and paint brushes, on Saturday 6th May. Come any time between 10 o’clock and 1 o’clock.
Ryton History Group meet every fourth Friday of the month, 7.30pm at the Village Hall. We have talks and trips throughout the year. Yearly membership is only £20 or £2.50 on the night. Contact Steve Garrett either email:carrotfromryton@talktalk.net or Tel: 024 76 639 228 or ‘like’ the Ryton History Group on Facebook for updates.
Most villagers probably know that Ryton is fortunate to have three defibrillators – one in the Co-op (only accessible during opening hours), one at the Village Hall and one at the Malt Shovel (both available day and night). A defibrillator is a device that gives a high energy electric shock to the heart through the […]
With a report of number plate thefts in the area we have decided that we should make you aware of how you can ‘Secure your plates, and protect your identity’. Your car number plate is unique and is linked to the registered keeper of the vehicle. If your plates are stolen and used, thieves are […]