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NY Now July 2021 edition

View of Thirsk
View of Thirsk

Thirsk's sense of community is enshrined in fiction and in fact

It may have a history dating back many hundreds of years but in the minds of many, the town of Thirsk is synonymous with one name from the last century.

Deah John and Sally Shortall
Deah John and Sally Shortall

Missing generations of young are key to county’s future, says Commission

North Yorkshire’s Rural Commission has set out far-reaching recommendations to level up rural communities and to transform the region into one that has more young people, has a thriving rural economy and is fully connected.

Children playing football at The Barn
Children playing football at The Barn

There’s a summer of fun activities planned for children

Activities from “Veg Patch Parties” to drama, sports sessions, cookery and art will be on offer to children in North Yorkshire this summer.

Albert Hamer  Selby reading group
Albert Hamer  Selby reading group

Library goes back to the future for new Call and Chat group

The coronavirus pandemic has created a world that relies on sophisticated electronic meetings – but in part of North Yorkshire a technological “back to the future” approach has been adopted to ensure no-one is left behind.

Children at Scarborough Library
Children at Scarborough Library

Schoolchildren save lost time travellers!

Most people believe that wardrobes are very ordinary objects… but wardrobes can be things of magic and adventure, as children at the coast have been discovering this summer.

Library assistant Basia Godel
Library assistant Basia Godel

Inspiration is always on the menu at North Yorkshire libraries

If you’re searching for ideas to keep things interesting in the kitchen then look no further than your local library!

Child cycling
Child cycling

Get cycling – or get recycling

Cycling is good for our health and wellbeing. It’s also good for the environment and can be great fun.

Fake sports kit
Fake sports kit

Don’t fall at the first hurdle when buying sports merchandise

2021 is a year of sport with the Euros, Wimbledon and now the Olympics to enjoy this summer, writes Trading Standards officer James McCluskey.

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