News
Find out the latest news and updates happening in Sherburn in Elmet below. From local community matters and news stories to articles and journalist reports, everything you need to know about the growing village of Sherburn in Elmet can be found here, all in one handy place. Our news stories are factual and completely unbiased. If you have some news you’d like us to cover, just email us and let us know via our contact page.
Athelstan School Commemorative Steel Signing
26th April, 2017
Back in March Athelstan Community Primary School Council pupils took part in a steel signing event to mark the building works being undertaken by Sewell Construction in partnership with NYCC and Athelstan School. The children were escorted onto the site by Mrs Thompson (School Business Manager and Mrs Barton, Inclusion Manager). They met with Paul […]
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All Saints Refugee Aid Collection
24th April, 2017
The All Saints Church in Sherburn is holding a refugee aid collection. They are collecting desperately needed supplies for Refugee-START, to bring hope to and ease the suffering of the countless adults and children stranded in temporary migrant camps across Europe. Donations will be gratefully received following the 10:45 and 18:30 weekly Sunday services. Items needed […]
Read moreSherburn Community Cinema
20th April, 2017
Sherburn in Elmet Community Trust have been successful with their application for Co-op Local Community Fund’s bid and plans can officially move forward to bring a community cinema into the village. The plan is to create a public cinema at The Old Girls School on Kirkgate, suitable for all ages, showing a wide variety of […]
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Grant Success of the Eversley Park matting
18th April, 2017
Earlier in the year, the council entered the Tesco Bags of Help scheme in the hopes to receive a grant to provide the 2 entrances of the Eversley Park field with all-weather matting. The council are pleased to announce that after receiving the most number of votes, they have received the £5,000 grant and the […]
Read moreMore housing developments passed
13th April, 2017
The plans to build 60 homes on the land off Pinfold Garth was approved at a Selby Planning meeting yesterday. Despite many objections by Sherburn residents, it was agreed at the meeting that the application was to be approved and the new developments will be built. This has added to growing amount of houses either […]
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The Gala Needs You!
11th April, 2017
The Sherburn in Elmet Gala committee are appealing for volunteers to help out during Gala day. They are needing some assistance to help them out as stewards on the gates. The gala committee works hard each year organising this fantastic event in the village – which always brings the community together. It is back for its 41st […]
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Job Vacancy at Fish Bank
6th April, 2017
The Fish Bank, fish and chip restaurant and takeaway had it’s grand opening last Saturday the 1st April and had queues of people outside ready to try Sherburn’s latest food establishment – receiving great reviews! The Fish Bank are now looking for part-time staff to join their friendly team – and welcome applicants to call into […]
Read moreGala Programmes 2017
30th March, 2017
The Sherburn Gala is back for its 41st year on the 20th of May. The 2017 Gala programmes have now been printed and will be on sales in the local shops in the coming weeks. Buy your copy for £1 for gala events, information about Gala day, local adverts and fun for the kids like […]
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Domino’s Passed
30th March, 2017
The application to turn the old HSBC bank on Low Street into a Domino’s Pizza was passed yesterday, Wednesday 29th March. The plans have been permitted, and work can now begin transforming the vacant unit into the pizza chain – despite oppositions from some of the Sherburn residents. We are uncertain of when it is due […]
Read moreA request to find an old friend – Can you help?
29th March, 2017
We have received an email through our website from a Mr Eric Dudley who is looking for some old friends who used to live in the area – and had a great interest in the Sherburn Cricket Club. If anyone can help him in his search he would be most grateful, see his message below with further […]
Read moreStanding Ovation for Cannon & Ball
28th March, 2017
It was a night of non-stop laughter and entertainment on Saturday as comedy legends Cannon and Ball came to Sherburn to perform in front of over 200 people. The famous duo were joined by Bobby Balls sons, the Harper Brothers, who are themselves an established comedy duo. The crowd were left in stitches and in fits […]
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Elmet Lion Easter Eggs
24th March, 2017
The Elmet Lions annual Easter Egg competition is back for another year. The competition is a raffle where one lucky winner can get their hands on a giant chocolate Easter Egg. The raffle is £1 per ticket, and all proceeds go to local charities. The eggs can be found in a number of pubs in […]
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