YORKSHIRE DAY - AUGUST 1ST 2010

          This year we are very proud to say that not only NYMR but Pickering Recreation Club and Beck Isle Museum are working with us – there is always room for any organizations that want to take part though!!

          NYMR are running a Lunch Train that will leave Grosmont at 12.40pm.

          Pickering Recreation Club exists for the people of Pickering and provides sports and social club activities for everyone. They have moved their Gala Day to coincide with our events and we are extremely pleased as they have a series of activities between 1.00 and 4.30pm, including Football Target, Challenge and Demonstration Skills and Maypole Dancing on the Field.

          Activities abound, with Cricket Bowling, Batting, Dunking the player, and Welly Throwing! Demonstration Bowling Match and Challenge the Bowler, and of course there will be Refreshments, Ice Cream and a BBQ. Those of you who remember last year will know that this is a really Fun Day that everyone of any age or ability can join in, so don’t miss it. As many of the participants as possible will join the Parade to the Market Place leaving around 4.45pm.

          Beck Isle Museum is a very important part of our heritage and offers so much to visitors and residents in terms of information and education about that bygone era that is so fondly remembered by many of us. I am sure some of you will remember they always used to take part in the Carnivals and this year have decided to join with us to celebrate 1910 – so watch out for some very interesting costumes and much more!!

          Pickering Community Events Group are undertaking the coordination of all the events in the Market Place which will include:

          Minster FM, Magic Mike and Dance-Tastic.

          The Goathland Plough Stotts, various stalls, decorated bicycles, prams and little people.

          There will be prizes for the most innovative ‘dress’ be it cycle, pram or person!

          The event will climax at 5.30pm when we launch our white, yellow and blue  balloons in aid of the Children of Haiti. We are asking that all participants on the Parade purchase such a balloon so that we can send the proceeds to Haiti as soon as  possible – their need is still very great. Many of the local shops will be selling these for us – please see the various  notices and newspapers for information nearer the time.

          We will also be decorating the Town with Flags and Bunting as we proudly showcase Pickering and all the good things it has to offer!

          As usual we rely on all of you to make this a wonderful day to remember, and I thank you in advance for this along with my sincere thanks to all those who braved the wet last year!

Natalie Warriner MBE