What’s on – York Open Studios Fri 5 to Sun 7 April

As part of this weekend’s York Open Studios event, two locations in Dringhouses will be throwing open their doors to welcome art and craft enthusiasts.

The locations are Walnut Cottage on Tadcaster Road (over the road from the Knavesmire petrol station) and 3 St Edwards Close (just around the corner from Walnut Cottage).

What’s on – Drop-in session organised on Moor Lane development plans

As many local residents are aware, developers have submitted a planning application to build 516 homes on land off Moor Lane, adjacent to Askham Bog.

The Dringhouses & Woodthorpe ward councillors and the local Planning Panel have organised a drop-in session on Tuesday 22 January for residents to have a look at the plans, ask questions and let us know your views. The session is from 7.45pm to 8.45pm at West Thorpe Methodist Church.

The plans are available online and if you’d like to submit comments, please do so by 2nd February. You can comment via the council website HERE

Santa switches on Woodthorpe Christmas lights

The Woodthorpe York Community Group organised a successful ‘Merry & Bright’ event at the Moorcroft Road shops on Saturday 1 December.

Entertainment was provided by Lucy’s Pop Choir and Kenny Stamp on the trombone. Local businesses joined in with the festivities, with Cox & Co and Richardson’s butchers providing food and drink.