EVENTS
THE correspondent for Goathland is Monica Urquhart of Birchwood Cottage, Goathland YO22 5NL and she can be contacted on (01947) 896275.

THE benefice confirmation service is fixed for Sunday 12 September at 10.30am and will be presided over by the Archbishop of York. Anyone wishing to be confirmed is asked to ring the Rev Christine Haddon-Reece on 895315.
ST Mary's PCC harvest supper in the village hall on Friday 8 October, immediately following the harvest service which starts at 6.30pm. Goathland's Got Talent will be the theme of the entertainment this year. Anyone who can sing, dance, play an instrument, recite or who has another talent should get in touch with Sarah as soon as possible on 896144 (no age limit). Further details to follow.
HERITAGE Weekend is on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 September. The church will be manned from 10am-4pm on both days. Opportunities to go up the tower and ring the bells. Organ recitals at intervals. Help with refreshments etc would be welcome. Anyone who can help is asked to contact Brenda on 896400 or Sarah on 896144.
THE village lunch is on Thursday 23 September at the Inn on the Moor, 12.30pm for 1pm. This will be a buffet, everyone welcome. Names to Jean Collins on 896363 or June Rolph on 896470 by Monday 20 September.
CRAFT fair in the village hall from Monday 30 August until Thursday 2 September, all welcome. For details ring Elsie Smith on 896333 or Wendy Buckley on 896092.
the keep fit walk has been cancelled.
THE Parish Council meets in the parish hall on Wednesday 1 September, 7.15pm for 7.30pm, all residents welcome.
GOATHLAND YCA garden party is at 2pm on Thursday 2 September at Friar's Close.
GOATHLAND Hunt Pony Club hunter trial at Hamley Hagg Farm, Appleton le Moors on Sunday 19 September, 10.30am start. For details ring Jill on 07989 153566 or email jillygale@aol.com.

CRAFT fair in the village hall from Tuesday 27 July to Thursday 29 July, all welcome. For details ring Elsie Smith on 896333 or Wendy Buckley on 896092.
GOATHLAND YCA coffee morning for St Catherine's Hospice is on Tuesday 10 August in the village hall from 10am-4pm. Various stalls including tombola, produce and cakes, DVDs, CDs, new and nearly new etc (no white elephant). Donations for the above very welcome and can be left with Sarah on 896144, cakes to be brought to the hall from 9am on morning of sale. Admission, to include tea/coffee and biscuits £1. George Syrett, international accordionist will be entertaining through the day.
ST Mary's PCC harvest supper in the village hall on Friday 8 October, immediately following the harvest service which starts at 6.30pm. Goathland's Got Talent will be the theme of the entertainment this year. Anyone who can sing, dance, play an instrument, recite or who has another talent should get in touch with Sarah as soon as possible on 896144 (no age limit). Further details to follow.

GOATHLAND PCC welcomes new residents with welcome packs. Sometimes newcomers arrive without being noticed. Ken Croft would be grateful to be told of any new arrivals, ring 896403.
WOULD you like to receive information relating to the work of the parish council via e-mail? As part of its attempt to develop the communications between the parish council and residents, it has been agreed that anyone wishing to have copies of notices, agendas and minutes should contact the clerk to the parish council, Mrs J Ellis, at goathlandpc@hotmail.co.uk with their e-mail address.
TOOLS With a Mission is a Christian charity which gives help to anyone who needs it. They collect tools and equipment and send them to countries where they are most needed. A collection point is at Frank Doyles' at The Bazaar in Skinner Street, Whitby. Jackie Fearnley has offered to be the collection point for anyone in the village and will pass the equipment on to him.

CLUBS
GOATHLAND Fishing Club now has vacancies for new members. Membership is restricted to residents of the parish. Anyone interested should contact John Turford on 896300 or Roger Curtis on 896286.
IF anyone is interested in joining a reading group (contemporary fiction) can they contact Rebeka on 896405 for details.
GOATHLAND Cricket Club has been part of the community for 135 years and most of the players are from the village. Now the club is in need of help and support. Details from Andy Fiddler on 896207.
THE Walking Group meets on Thursdays at 10am at the shops.
GOATHLAND Scrabble Club was founded in the early 1990s and has flourished ever since. The club meets on Monday evenings at 7pm in the village hall. New recruits are always welcome. Each session costs £1 towards the cost of the hall and includes tea and biscuits. What is left over goes towards an annual lunch each spring.
THE Art Group meets on Tuesdays at 2pm in the parish hall.
KEEP fit on Tuesdays at 7pm in the parish hall.
BADMINTON and table tennis in the parish hall on Thursdays, 6.30-8.30pm.
THE Good Neighbours Community Transport Scheme operates in the Whitby district with a team of over 40 volunteer drivers who provide transport for those over 60 or registered disabled. More volunteer drivers are needed. If anyone feels they could help will they place contact the clerk to the parish council on 896411.
THE Home Group meets on Wednesdays at 7pm at Whinstone.