Scruton News
Latest news from Scruton village and surrounding area. See here for the latest parish newsletters.
From the Parish Council – July 2022
Jubilee Celebrations, Station Road Works, Jubilee Mugs
Legit Classics
Jasmine Elmer has a mission to make everyone love the Classics as much as she does.
Nature Notes – July 2022
The dawn and evening chorus has come to an end this mid-summer week. It tends to be dominated by blackbirds.
Farming News – July 2022
Over the Jubilee weekend I finished shearing the sheep. I have reverted to hand shearing because the sheep sit quieter without the noise and vibration of machine shears.
All That Jazz!
Susan Rogers plans to start a new Jazz and Blues band based in Scruton.
Gardeners’ World – July 2022
What a beautiful time of year in the garden, so much colour and lush growth.
Platinum Jubilee Weekend
Scruton held a wonderful weekend of celebrations to give thanks to the Queen for her 70 years of service to us all.
Scruton Celebrates The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend!
Beacon Lighting Party, Thanksgiving Service, Big Jubilee Village Picnic, Decorate Scruton, Jubilee Mugs
Message from the Rectory
The summer months are nearly upon us. Much of our time is pressured – the sands of time run through our hands far too quickly for us to grasp.
Nature Notes – June 2022
For the past month I have been watching a queen wasp building its nest in my wooden garden shed.
From the Parish Council – June 2022
Jubilee Mugs, Jubilee Tree Planting, Jubilee Celebrations, Speeding, New Councillor, Meeting Dates
Faming News – June 2022
May has been a month of catching up on work which should have been done during April.
Wensleydale Railway – May Bank Holiday 2022
The May Bank Holiday weekend will a busy time on the railway.
Theft at Scruton Station
It’s sad to report that thieves have stolen a genuine original 1920s metal ‘Brooke Bond Tea’ sign from the back of Scruton Station.
Parish Council – May 2022
New Council, Solar Far, Platinum Jubilee
Farming News – May 2022
A month ago, I had the feeling that I was starting to catch up with my work. The sun was shining and the land was drying out after winter.
Historic RAF Aerial Photograph of Scruton from 1951
Whilst browsing the Internet recently, Joan Walker came across the above picture, taken by the RAF on 29 July 1951 (sortie 540/567, flown over Northallerton).
Nature Notes – May 2022
Similar to last year, April’s weather has been dominated by a cool northerly airstream, but without the devastating frosts. Consequently cherry and magnolia blossom, daffodils and tulips have been good and long lasting.
Village Hall Needs You Now!
The Coore Memorial Hall Management Committee urgently requires 2 people to step forward to fill vacancies for Treasurer and Bookings Secretary.
Scruton Allotments AGM 2022
To be held at Scruton Village Hall on 28th April at 7.00pm
Do you like Trains and History?
Wensleydale Railway need volunteers to guide visitors around our historic stations as part of our Living History Team.
Parish Council – April 2022
Solar Farms, Thank You, Street Lighting, Parish Elections
An Easter Message From the Rectory
It has been a tough winter and the continuing sadness of a world in turmoil seems to follow us; but in Easter, Christ’s resurrection conquers the darkness so that we can live in hope and love.
Nature Notes – April 2022
The warm weather has brought out cherry blossom and spring flowers, and thrushes and blackbirds are in full song especially at dusk.