Community Broadband now available for Thornton Steward

Added on 22 February 2015

Mark Pybus of Crabtree Community Broadband has been in contact with the Parish Meeting Chairperson to say: ' We would be delighted to begin extending our network into Thornton Steward. In Ellingstring, with our wireless fibre, we are achieving between 20 – 30 mbps download speed and there is n...

Family History - Francis Thomas Reynolds

Added on 15 January 2015

Susan Price is trying to trace her ancestors and would appreciate any information about her grandfather - Francis Thomas Reynolds (Tot/Tom Reynolds) who lived at East Witton. He was born at Marriforth Lodge and census details suggest that his family was there for at least 40 years. There may also be...

Public Notice - Yorkshire Ambulance Service

Added on 05 January 2015

We live in an area where it is often difficult for services to find us. If you follow the link below and then click on 'Map Me' you can give the Yorkshire Ambulance Service details of exactly where you live and access details. Hopefully you never need it but it could save a life. https://www.yas.nhs...

Thornton Steward Wetland - The Pound

Added on 20 October 2014

The Pound in Thornton Steward was orginally encompassed by stone walls. These fell into disrepair and the area has changed over the past decade. We have been very fortunate to have received the input of Dr.Roger Key who undertook a survey of the area. In addition CPRE have kindly provided a grant to...

Family History - Any information on James Thomas Law and Sarah Jane Law?

Added on 30 September 2014

We have had an enquiry from the USA, asking for any information about James Thomas Law and Sarah Jane Law, who were from this area, but who moved to Liverpool and then to the USA. If anyone can help, please email anne@fergusonlawcorp.com.