2009 - NEWS
December - From just before Christmas until the New Year the village was affected by snow and very cold weather - the worst conditions since 1981/82.
30/11/2009 - Further heavy rain and the Beck rose above the gauge post and flooding occurred in the usual places. See a picture taken from 31, High St., looking across to Gilling Mill Cottages.
18/11/2009 - Heavy rain from yesterday afternoon has resulted in the Beck rising to a foot from the top of the gauge post at Oswin Grove at 7.00am this morning and the concrete base of the stile at the far end of the Millenium Field is now under water. Also the Gilling Bank-Sedbury Lane crossing at the North end of the High Street is flooded.
11/11/2009 - Derek Layfield - Memory Lane note received on him who passed away last year.
01/11/2009 - North Yorkshire Police - October Rural Crime Report
12/10/2009 - A year after it re-opened, 'The Angel' inn has closed for business once again.
03/10/2009
Very strong gusts of wind greeted this morning with resultant loss of branches on the hill up to the A66 at Forcett Lane and the pedestrian section of the High Street bridge. Pictures taken by Mike Brown.
07/09/2009
NY Police Monthly Crime Report
06/09/2009
The Super Sporting Sunday went ahead today and was enjoyed by a fairly good crowd. The Dads beat the Lads at football for the first time at Anteforth. In the afternoon there were some very amusing moments in such contests as sack racing; ski double racing; egg catching and 'wellie' throwing. The afternoon concluded as usual with the duck race which would appear to been well supported with ticket sales.
20/08/2009
Message from the Parish Council:
Gilling West Parish Council
We would like to let everyone know that the notice board on the wall outside the Village Hall will be used in future for all Parish Council information and notices.
Please remember to look at it to keep up to date with dates and agendas for Parish Council meetings and other important information.
Information will, of course, still be placed on the Website as well.
06/07/2009
NY Police Monthly Crime Report
19/06/2009
On the evening of Monday 15th June a resident in
the Cutpurse Area of Richmond reported a male who he regarded to be suspicious
canvassing for monthly donations to the Red Cross. While in this instance the
male was found to be a genuine fundraiser the passing of personal banking
details over the doorstep is not something that we would advocate, and we would
recommend other methods of making donations to charities, either on line, by
post or in person at relevant locations.
Red Cross fundraisers will continue to work in the DL10, DL11, DL8 and DL9
postcode areas from the 15th through to circa 20th June. Any concerns regarding
doorstep callers should be reported to North Yorkshire Police on 0845 6060247 as
soon as possible to enable an Officer to attend if available and check
authenticity of the caller.
31/05/2009
A contract for tree removal/pruning at Oswin Grove to reduce possible flooding had been issued by RDC.
This work
involves only the trees on the Oswin Grove bank side. Responsibility for
work on the north bank is
the responsibility of the land owner.
30/04/2009
Letter received by the Clerk to the Parish Council confirms that access by the general public to the walk by the fishing lakes near Mill Farm cottages has now been banned by the owners Thornaby Angling Association and access gates have been locked.
06/04/2009
Richmondshire District Council are conducting a review of transporting patients to hospital. See details.
Richmond District Council is also trying to find out what leisure activities are available in the district and how many over 50's are taking part in them, and to identify the benefits felt by those who do participate. They would like to know from people of this age range or coming up to this age range what future provision they would like to see. See details.
18/03/2009
After 45 years' service, Sheila Hillary retired as clerk to the Parish Council at the AGM. See report.
09/03/2009
A Service of Thanksgiving took place in St. Agatha's church to mark the passing of Barry Horn on 3rd March aged 66. The church was filled to overflowing in respect of this popular member of the local community.
11/02/2009
Village visit by the Environment Agency to offer a flood warning service.
02/02/2009
It started snowing last night and has gathered in heavier falls this morning. The A66 between Brough and Scotch Corner is closed.
09/01/2009
The street light at the bus stop in High Street opposite Millgate has been restored.