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Warbler Lite

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Covid put a stop to paper copies of the Warbler being delivered and post Covid seemed a natural point to take stock. There did not seem to be the same demand for paper copies and considering the amount of leg work various people put in it seemed to be reasonable to continue as an online publication.

However, I recognise that there are people out there who are not on the internet or don’t ‘do’ email so I am attempting to cover that base.

To that end I shall also be compiling the additional new Warbler Lite; (link updated December 2025) a stripped back version of the Warbler with essential information about what is going on where.

I am restricting it to 2 sides of A4 so I am asking you, the faithful ‘onliners’ that if you know someone who might appreciate a copy, that you would print it out and give it to them.

It would be great if you could let me know if you make this gesture. I can’t promise you a Gold Star but it will be appreciated!

Trevor Thomson, Wolds Valley Warbler, woldsvalleywarbler@gmail.com

Future Ready Fuel Campaign

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You may be already aware that the government is currently consulting on alternative low caron heating options. For households in rural parishes, this is important because many such homes may not be easy to convert to the governments preferred low carbon solution (low temperature heat pumps) without significant cost and disruption.

OFTEC are asking for your input to share amongst your residents, particularly those who use oil heating.

For more information and to have your say, visit Stand up for the future of your home heating.

The closing date is the 10th of February.

Driffield AFO Choir – Live in Helperthorpe

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At 2:30pm on Saturday 2nd May Driffield AFO Choir will be performing at St Peter’s Church Helperthorpe.

Expect a vibrant afternoon packed with pop, rock, gospel and so much more: there’ll be something for everyone to enjoy.

Come along, bring your friends, and be part of an afternoon filled with harmonies, laughter and community spirit – all while supporting a great cause.

Quickline – Fibre Broadband Supplier

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Quickline – Fibre Broadband to all properties in Weaverthorpe that want it.

Following contact from Quickline, representatives from the Parish Council met with them recently. Quickline is a company that has been appointed by the government to provide fibre broadband to rural areas in all of Yorkshire, under Project Gigabit. They were established in 2006 and have 391 employees which they say will rise to 1000 by 2026. They are keen to stress that they do the right thing by everybody and are proud of their customer service. They are also community orientated. They will be providing fibre broadband to Weaverthorpe during the 4th quarter of 2026 to the 1st quarter of 2027.

They will use existing infrastructure (i.e. ducts and existing poles) to get the fibre to those properties that require it. If additional poles are required, they will consult with those affected. The residents that want fibre broadband will change from their existing ISP to Quickline. They currently have  a range of packages that range from £22 to £49 per month. These are current charges, so when the fibre is available in Weaverthorpe, these charges may change.  There will be no set up fees. If Digital Voice is required that will be available at an additional cost.

The postcodes they list as their potential customers are all YO17 with the following codes; 8HG, 8ER, 8EX, 8EJ, 8HJ, 8EY, 8HA, 8HB, 8HD, 8EQ.

The fibre will be brought from the exchange in East Lutton to a new box that Quickline will install.  That will, if possible, be close to the existing BT box so that the same power source can be utilised.

There will be an offer of a free installation for the village hall.

New Tai Chi Sessions at Wold Newton

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WOLD NEWTON COMMUNITY CENTRE

NEW TAI CHI  SESSIONS!

Beginning  Tuesday 4 February 2025…..10:00 to 11:00.

Cost  £5.00 per session.

With NEW instructor, Wendy, who teaches in and around Driffield. She tailors activity personally to participants and their ability levels.

Old participants, and new people who are trying to improve their mobility and balance, are all very welcomed to this new, local course.

Contact Judith on 01262 470368 for any further information.

Ready for Anything – Emergency Volunteering Scheme

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Ready for Anything is one of two volunteer groups that help in emergencies.

It was set up in 2015 by the York Centre for Voluntary Service and City of York Council after the devastation caused by the Boxing Day floods. 

Resources were significantly stretched but the practical support offered by the public and businesses was invaluable. Following the success of the initial scheme, the North Yorkshire Local Resilience Forum is now rolling it out across the whole of York and North Yorkshire.

Every day of the year, Ready for Anything volunteers are ready to help. There are currently 333 volunteers across York and North Yorkshire who provide practical support to people whose lives have been affected suddenly and help with the emergency response during an incident.North Yorkshire Council run a volunteering scheme, for people to help out in emergency situations

If you are interested in finding out more about the Ready for Anything volunteering scheme, you can view the information on our website here: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/your-council/north-yorkshire-local-resilience-forum/ready-anything-emergency-volunteering-scheme

Techy Tea

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Check out this ‘free drop in’ session for technical advice on computers, laptops, mobile phones and tablets etc. You bring it, they will show you how to use it! Have a cuppa, while you are learning and meet the Team.

The Techy Tea Team will be at Foxholes Community Hall every Tuesday from 1.00pm till 3.00pm in the comfort of our Library. So take this opportunity to enlighten your technical know how!

This is what they have to say : –

FOXHOLES!!! Techy Tea is coming!!

After doing a little networking at the coffee morning this morning, we’re all prepared and ready to go on Tuesday afternoon!

Our first drop-in outside of Nafferton is starting! With plenty of parking and beautiful views, we’re sure Foxholes Community Hall will be a great next step in our developments.

It embeds what we want to achieve with feet in the ground in the most rural parts of East Yorkshire. We’re incredibly proud to be doing this and very motivated to continue working hard to bring more free drop-in sessions and more techy solutions!!

Giving residents a warm space to come for a hot (or cold!) drink and some snacks. Why not come along? We’re in the Community Hall from 1pm till 3.00pm.