http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/ Hambleton District Council News RSS Feed - This feed can be used free of charge for personal or non-commercial purposes only. en-gb Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:24:41 GMT Copyright: (C) 2010 Hambleton District Council, http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/ http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1328 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1328 Gym members at Northallerton based Hambleton Leisure Centre took part in a test of strength and endurance. The 'superstars' challenge saw them doing press ups, sit ups, tricep dips and squat thrusts against the clock - with the winners those... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1327 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1327 The World of James Herriot has become part of world history! For the Thirsk based visitor centre is taking part in a national project to celebrate objects that have a story to tell. The 'History of the World' project - a partnership between the... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1326 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1326 The March meeting of Stokesley's Area Forum has been cancelled. The Hambleton District Council run meeting was due to take place on March 22 but as there were not enough items put forward for debate, this meeting has been shelved. Anyone with... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1325 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1325 Hambleton's next round of Area Forums take place later this month. The meetings - which take place in each market town - give Hambleton residents the chance to quiz their councillors on local issues. Questions can be tabled in advance of each... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1324 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1324 Gym members at Thirsk have been set a sporting challenge - to celebrate the opening of the town's new £600,000 facility. To coincide with this month's Sport Relief events - and the build up to the 2012 Olympics they are travelling 2012... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1323 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1323 Time is ticking away on a new promotion designed to get more people fit. For anyone who becomes a member of one of Hambleton's four leisure centres before the clocks go forward at the end of this month could save up to £55. Not only will... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1322 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1322 Great grandmother, Margaret McKay, is showing off her artistic talents at the Civic Centre in Northallerton. The 76 year old has been painting for 40 years - her first paintings of roses and a cat are now on display with her latest landscape... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1321 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1321 The last in a series of innovative roadshows aimed at the over 50s takes place later this month. Stokesley residents will be able to check out the 'engAGE' event which promotes activities giving local groups a chance to showcase their wares.... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1320 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1320 A three piece band scored a hat-trick at last weekend's 'Battle of the Bands' in Northallerton. 'Rosie' from Pateley Bridge won the battle for the third time in succession with their unique sound - a fusion of electronica and rock. Lead... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1319 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1319 Thirsk celebrated the official opening of its new £600,000 gym (yesterday) - by renaming its home Thirsk and Sowerby Leisure Centre. The state of the art gym and studio opened at the former Swimming Pool at the end of last year completing... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1318 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1318 Youngsters in Hambleton are being given the chance to MEND their ways! A new course can help them transform their health with the support of their families. The ten week MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition...Do it!) programme for overweight 7-13... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1317 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1317 Closer links between landlords and the district councils of Richmondshire and Hambleton are being forged. A special 'fair' takes place later this month - the first of its kind in the two districts. It is the first step towards establishing... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1316 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1316 'The World of James Herriot' is opening its doors to local people for free next weekend. All Hambleton residents are being offered free admission to the £1.4 million Thirsk attraction for two days. But the offer is only valid on... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1315 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1315 An initiative to encourage the over 50s to get fitter moves into Easingwold this month. The engAGE into Sport programme run by Hambleton District Council aims to get the over 50s to take up a new sport or physical activity. Sport England funding... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1314 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1314 Northallerton's £2.8million state of the art office development was officially opened by Shadow Foreign Secretary and Richmond MP, the Rt Hon William Hague, yesterday (Thursday). The 'Evolution Business Centre' will be home to up to 29 new... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1313 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1313 A recycling centre blighted with dumping problems has been cleaned up thanks to its users. Over the past month the Tesco site on Station Road, Thirsk had been plagued with dumped cardboard. Warning notices were issued and residents were in danger... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1312 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1312 Villagers in Scruton are to get the chance of checking out a proposed new housing scheme. A drop in session is being held next month to unveil draft sketches of the Station road development of four bungalows - a mix of two and three bedroom... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1311 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1311 Two past winners of the Hambleton based 'Battle of The Bands' are competing for a recording contract worth up to £30,000. Mike Gatto and Hip Hop duo 'TGM' - Dan Gilbank and Sam Hartland - have made it to the live shows of the biggest... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1310 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1310 Stokesley Leisure Centre will be one of 500 venues across the UK taking part in the world's largest swimming fundraising event in April. Local people are being urged to take part in the annual 'swimathon' which raises thousands of pounds for... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1309 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1309 A new fitness class starts next week in Northallerton - and it has a military feel! Entrants will be urged to wake up, work hard and dig in at the 'Bootcamp'course. They will need lots of energy to deal with the fast paced, conditioning exercise... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1308 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1308 A scheme which opens up new sporting opportunities for young people in Hambleton has notched up its first 'success'. Ten year old Jasmine Harrison first tried out fencing last year through the Sports Unlimited scheme. And this week she gained... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1306 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1306 Plans to move Hambleton's tourism hub are to be put before local people. District Councillors are looking to relocate the district's main Tourism Information Centre from its current Thirsk town centre base into The World of James Herriot. But... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1305 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1305 Hambleton Councillors have today (Tuesday) approved a council tax rise of £2.18 a year. Members of the District Council have opted for the 4p a week rise bringing the charge for a Band D property to £89.48 a year. "We charge... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1304 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1304 Hambleton District Council's leader, Councillor Arthur Barker, is proposing to step down in May after seven years at the helm. He told council colleagues today (Tuesday) that he wants to commit more time to regional sustainability and flood... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1303 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1303 A popular television show has inspired a new exercise class in Hambleton. People are being encouraged to get fit through dancing thanks to hit shows like 'Strictly Come Dancing' and 'So you think you can dance'. The 'Come Dancing, Strictly... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1302 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1302 A new business forum to bring together the top 22 business leaders across Hambleton has been created. The Hambleton Strategic Business Forum has members from key businesses in Northallerton, Easingwold, Thirsk, Leeming Bar and Dalton - covering... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1301 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1301 Northallerton becomes the venue for a cinema again next week. Two films will play at the Hambleton Forum on Friday March 5th - as part of the 'First Friday' cinema programme. First up at 5.30pm is 'Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs' (U) - An... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1300 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1300 Thirsk swimmer Joseph Busuttil is going the extra mile this weekend to raise funds for the Haiti appeal. The seven year old will be following in his father, Walter's, footsteps when he takes on a triathlon. On Sunday (Feb 28) he will first swim... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1299 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1299 Proposals to develop cycle routes in the Stokesley are up for public debate. An online community consultation exercise on the plans - to link Stokesley, Great Ayton, Nunthorpe and the surrounding villages - is underway. "Cycleway... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1298 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1298 Hambleton is on the look out for ambassadors to promote its five market towns. Northallerton, Thirsk, Stokesley, Easingwold and Bedale each have a dedicated website to help both visitors and local people find their way around. But their success... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1297 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1297 Youngsters will be dancing in the streets of Thirsk after a new class at the town's leisure centre. They took part in street dance session this week as part of the centre's 'hyper holiday' activities. Based in the new state of the art studio... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1296 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1296 An initiative which promotes cycling as a way to health is looking for riders! Two new 'Cycling for Health' schemes are due to start in Richmond and Northallerton - the free programme aims to get people exercising more regularly by cycling in... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1295 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1295 A new initiative to encourage the over 50s to take up a new activity or sport in Stokesley got off to a flying start. The first taster sessions under the engAGE programme saw 28 people having a go at Tai Chi. There are four more 'tasters' planned... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1286 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=1286 More than 75% of Hambleton householders are happy with the overall waste collection service provided by the District Council. In a survey conducted at the end of last year 80.7% said they were satisfied with the service for household waste and... http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=608 http://www.hambleton.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk=608 Primary schools from Northallerton battled it out in a friendly swimming gala yesterday (Wednesday 9th July). Following on from the success of the annual Inter-Schools gala - to which all local primary schools are invited - Hambleton Leisure...