Events and Activities

If you would like to find out more about the project - how it started, how it all works, what the aims are, and how it has taken shape so far (including challenges we have encountered), come along to meet some of the team.
It will be an informal but hopefully informative talk.

All talks will start at 7:30pm and will be in either the main hall or cafe, depending on numbers.

Entry : £3.50 (includes glass of wine / soft drink)

If you have a story that you would like to turn into a Cafe Talk, please contact: Judy O’Shaughnessy – tel. 01765 658728 or judyosh@hotmail.com

Previous 2023 Events

11 January 2023 - Edward Threapleton
‘A Labour of Love’
The talk describes a 35 year project to preserve the many historic features of a Grade II listed 17th century cottage whilst making it a modern and comfortable dwelling, suitable for the 21st Century.
Edward Threapleton has owned Raby House in Grewelthorpe, possibly the oldest house in the Village, since 1988. During that time he has learnt heritage skills to help restore many of the building’s distinctive features.
Edward lives in Grewelthorpe

1 February 2023 - Judith O’Shaughnessy
‘The Tour de Mont Blanc – A Dream Fulfilled’
The Tour de Mont Blanc is one of the World’s classic trekking journeys - on every serious hiker’s bucket list. It circles the Mont Blanc Massif covering a distance of approx 170 kms, with 10kms of ascent / descent, passing through parts of France, Italy and Switzerland.
In June 2022, Judith fulfilled a long term ambition by completing the 8 day highlights version of the trek. The talk describes a day to day summary and some of the highs and lows of the trip.
Judith lives in Grewelthorpe

8 March 2023 - Peter Beresford & Pauline Broadwith –
It Never Rains but it Pours’
Peter and Pauline talk about their voluntary work with the Charity ‘Farming Community Network’ (FNC), which supports famers and their families through difficult times.
They both live in Grewelthorpe

5 April 2023 - Andrew Brett-Wallis
‘Through A Lens Darkly’ An Introduction to Creative Photography
Andrew's career in creative advertising photography brought him regular commissions for international brands. His work has featured in publications, book covers, brochures, packaging & articles for various household names including: Apple, Asda, BBC News & Radio, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Facebook, Forbes, The Guardian, GQ, HBOS, Harper Collins, L’Oreal, Marie Clare, Microsoft, Morrisons, MTV, Panasonic, Penguin, Random House, Samsung, Sky, Time Magazine & Vogue.
Andrew has also had solo exhibitions at London’s - Cyber Cafe, The Deep - Kingston Upon Hull, RHS Harlow Carr - Harrogate & Salts Mill - Saltaire. 
Although still exclusively represented by Saatchi Art and Getty Images to this day, he has taken a long sabbatical and now works purely for pleasure.
Andrew lives in Grewelthorpe 

3 May 2023 - Dianne & Patrick Kilburn
’PATAGONIA – FINALLY OFF THE BUCKET LIST!’
The Kilburns have an agreement that when it’s a BIG birthday they choose a BIG trip. Patrick’s 60th birthday trip to Patagonia was delayed due to covid and finally took place in November 2022. Although delayed, it did not disappoint.
Dianne & Patrick will share their experience of Patagonia, which started in Santiago Chile, down to Ushuaia, the most southern tip of South America (the end of the world) and ending their trip in Buenos Aries, Argentina. In between, they experienced the plains, mountains, volcanoes, icebergs, glaciers and iconic walks within the national parks of Patagonia. Not forgetting the culture, food and wine of the region all during the football world cup!

7 June 2023 - Carol & Mike Johnson
‘MORRIS DANCING – GET A LIFE!’
Carol and Mike will talk about how they became involved in Morris Dancing and how this involvement has facilitated travels in the UK and around the world. They have performed in some beautiful and most unusual places, and have made many good friends along the way. Involvement in UK dance traditions has enhanced their lives and they are grateful for the many special memories it has given and continues to give.

20 September 2023 - David Hill & Helen Hays
’From Grewelthorpe to The Galapagos: A lifelong journey of wildlife photography.’
When David and Helen met in the village nine years ago, they realised that they had a shared interest in wildlife which they had both developed at a very early age.  Both set out as young birdwatchers armed initially with a pair of binoculars, followed swiftly afterwards by the addition of a camera.
Their passion for wildlife and photography has taken them on a long journey, from a simple Kodak Instamatic to the latest mirrorless digital SLR cameras, and from their own back gardens to far flung places around the world. David and Helen will share some of their best results while talking about their experiences photographing wildlife over the years, and discussing the different ways of capturing wildlife, with mobile phones, cameras and digiscoping techniques.

18 October 2023 - Major Tim Easby
’The Nearest Guard’
A talk by Major Tim Easby on the history and role of the Gentlemen at Arms, The Sovereign’s Body Guard.  His presentation will include his involvement in the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Coronation of King Charles III.

15 November 2023
‘Grewelthorpe Community Speed Watch’
Over the summer, you may have seen Speed Watch signs and a band of Grewelthorpe residents donned in high visibility jackets, speed gun in hand.

If you are interested and would like more information please contact me either by email or mobile 07742 049835.

Classes run during term times only.

We are friendly and welcoming and each session includes activities, physical equipment, healthy snacks and song time.
The group runs Thursday mornings 10:30am-12:00  term time only, in the Village Hall Grewelthorpe.
Charges: £2.00 per child with 50p for second child.
Contact: Susan Rizos on 07740 703868 or by email for more details, or just come along.