January
Examples of the heavy falls of snow the village suffered from just before Christmas through to the middle of January. Top pictures show the views from the front and rear of 29 High Street; the lower ones are of Gilling Beck from Anteforth Bridge to the Millenium Garden.
February
15 - Letter circulated in northern end of village from Yorkshire CC Business and Environmental Services indicates that highway drainage improvements will take place from 22 Feb until 19 March in Hartforth Lane 'to assist in the alleviation of flooding problems to the north of Gilling West village. The works comprise of the installation of drainage swales with weirs and inlet grips along the northern verge of the highway between Hartforth Lane and Gilling West.' Construction will take place during normal working hours of 7:30 - 17:30 and be carried out under temporary traffic signals.'
19 - 'The Angel' Inn re-opened its doors again today.
21 - More snow - beginning at 7.00am and lasting through to the evening.
22 - Heavy frost during the night resulted in minor roads being very icy. Postman could not get up to Crabtree farm this morning.
23-24 - More heavy rain with the Beck running high again.
March
3 - Tree cutting carried out by RDC along the Gilling Beck at the Millenium Field to assist in improving flood protection. Work approved by the Environment Agency.
