To celebrate the summer of sport, this issue we talk to volunteers helping to bring grassroots sport to thousands of people, reveal the history of women in sport in our archive and report on work to secure first-class cricket in the county. We offer ideas for outdoor fun in our what's on section and indoor fun in libraries, plus another great family prize to be won.
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Volunteers support for grassroots sport improves others health
Tens of thousands of volunteers have been praised for their support of grassroots sport to improve health across North Yorkshire and bring communities together to tackle social isolation.
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Adult learning open days could open the door to opportunities
Anyone thinking of changing career, getting back into work or learning a new skill can find out about the support on offer at a series of open days hosted by Adult Learning North Yorkshire.
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Upgrade ensures a good cricket wicket in North Yorkshire for years to come
Nestled close to the sweeping panorama of Scarborough’s North Bay, it has been a venue that has remained at the heart of cricket for more than 150 years.
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Donate your old bike to Get reCycling to help more children enjoy cycling
Families who have unused bikes are being encouraged to donate them to the Get reCycling campaign, which returns to North Yorkshire household waste recycling centres during August.
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County’s global reputation will help to entice more visitors
Destinations in North Yorkshire that are famed around the globe be the foundations for enticing more visitors to the county under a pioneering strategy that is being developed.
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Subscriptions open for new garden waste service in Selby
Residents are being encouraged to sign up to the new opt-in service for kerbside garden waste collections in the Selby area.
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Sculpture tells the Ballad of Sophia at Treadmills site
The Ballad of Sophia has arrived in Northallerton to take centre stage at the town’s Treadmills development.
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Find summer holiday fun and games for your family
The school summer holiday is in full swing, so our what’s on selection this issue offers some ideas to keep the family entertained.
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Have you booked in for the summer challenge?
The summer of sport has made its way into the county’s libraries, because this year’s Summer Reading Challenge takes sports and games as its theme under the title Ready, Set, Read!
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Archives throw a light on roots of women’s sporting prominence
Anyone with even a passing interest in sport will be excited by the sensational summer of sport surrounding us at the moment – with women at the forefront.
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Win a family summer pass to Woldie’s Lavender and Nature farm
Woldie’s lavender and nature farm aims to get all the family outside, exploring the beautiful nature of the Yorkshire Wolds.
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Have you booked in for the summer challenge?
The summer of sport has made its way into the county’s libraries, because this year’s Summer Reading Challenge takes sports and games as its theme under the title Ready, Set, Read!