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Mhairi Maxwell, of Kirkbymoorside, library competition winner.

Mhairi wins library competition with colourful design.

A new set of library cards are about to be launched, following a county-wide competition calling for budding artists to create their own designs.

Back, from left, Tom Cass, Josh Shields, Alfie Walker, Leah Nicholl. Front
Beth Harper, Hannah Wrigglesworth

Ready for battle

Batten down the hatches, the Normans are coming!

Quern stones have stood the test of time

As we celebrate work beginning on our remarkable new archeology display, which has been supported by Yorventure and our amazing volunteers, there could only be one exhibit of the week from Ryedale Folk Museum this week – a saddle quern stone.

Nostalgia

Modeller starts with fairground attraction

This roundabout model of three abreast galloping horses is handmade by Arthur Hutchinson of Pickering, one of many made by this local model maker in the 1960s, and is currently on exhibition at Beck Isle Museum in their purpose-built model showcase.

Announcements

: Memorial

Published in the Yorkshire Regional Newspaper Ltd on 25 May 2013

: Congratulations

Published in the Yorkshire Regional Newspaper Ltd on 25 May 2013

: Memorial

Published in the Yorkshire Regional Newspaper Ltd on 25 May 2013

: Memorial

Published in the Yorkshire Regional Newspaper Ltd on 24 May 2013

: Birthday memorial

Published in the Yorkshire Regional Newspaper Ltd on 24 May 2013

Local Businesses

Nigel Pulling Chief Executive of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society

Society announces major showground investment

Organisers of the Great Yorkshire Show have announced that the flagship farming and countryside showcase will have more car parking, new temporary roads and increased drainage to enhance the parking provision at England’s premier agricultural event.

Business group vows to build on its success

The future is bright for a team of ambitious businesses who are seeking to beat the recession by pulling visitors into a Ryedale market town.

Scheme urges local shopping

A nationwide scheme which champions independent shops and businesses is coming to Malton and Norton.

Map and App for visitors

A £10,000 grant is being used to put Malton and Norton on the map.

131742a Staff at The Black Swan Hotel tearoom in Helmsley, delighted to win yet another award. From left, Kirsty Theobald, Radoslaw Otolinski, Alison Souter, Rachel Thompson, Mandy Frank, and Lorraine Gibb. Photo by Andrew Higgins 26/04/2013

Hotel wins top award - again

A Ryedale hotel is sitting pretty after being named “top of the tea pots.”

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