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Menston is a thriving community with lots going on. Villagers can submit news and diary items via the menu on the left. Please check information on your club or organisation and let me know of any updates via the 'Contact Us' option in the Home Menu on the left.
Cathy Tully
Editor: menston.org
Latest news:
Remembrance Sunday 11th November 10.45am
This year Remembrance Sunday is exactly 100 years since the Armistice was signed at Compiegne, France at 11am on 11th November 1918.
Organised by Menston Parish Council and the Menston churches, the traditional Remembrance Day service will take place at 10.45am outside Kirklands in front of the War Memorial. It will include two minutes silence, the reading of names of the men from Menston who died during the World Wars, laying of wreaths and sounding of the 'Last Post' and 'Reveille'.
The swathe of poppies created for the 2017 Echoes of War Festival weekend will be displayed.
This will take the place of the usual Remembrance Day services at St Johns and the Methodist Church.
Seating will be provided within Kirklands for those who do not wish to stand outside or if the weather is very inclement, and refreshments will be available.
This is a unique village event and all are welcome to attend. Part of Main Street (Cleasby Road to Park Road) will be closed to traffic from 10.15 to 11.30 so there will be no vehicular access to Kirklands.
There is a vacancy for a parish councillor to serve on Menston Parish Council
More details can be found here. Councillor Peter Finlay, any of the other Parish Councillors or the Clerk will be pleased to provide more information. The closing date for applications is 22nd October and a copy of the application form can be downloaded here. Please return any application forms to menstonpc@hotmail.co.uk
The Great Menston Bulb Plant 2018
Menston in Bloom will be planting more bulbs this autumn. If you are able to donate some, please leave them in the box in the library. Thank you!
MCA needs a new chairperson and committee members
MCA needs a new Chairperson following the resignation of Steve Ellams. Quentin Mackenzie has agreed to be Acting Chairman until the AGM at the forum meeting on Tuesday 30 October, when elections of committee members and a chairperson will be held. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Quentin on 876625 or quentin.mackenzie@gmail.com.New Activities at Menston Community Library
Enjoy knitting, crochet, sewing? A new handicraft group is starting in Menston Community Library on Thursday mornings from 10am. Come and share your ideas and projects with others.
Or for those who are wordsmiths come and demonstrate your skill at SCRABBLE.
A new scrabble group begins on Fridays from 21 September 10am until 12 noon. Any level of player welcome. Normal scrabble rules apply although we do have 2 and 3 letter word lists to assist new players.
A donation of £1 at each session towards tea/coffee and upkeep of equipment would be appreciated.
Kirklands Community Trust
Since 1st April 2018, Kirklands Community Centre is managed by the Kirklands Community Trust.
If you are interested in booking a room at Kirklands, you can call in between 8.30 and 12.30 Monday to Friday, phone 01943 874335 (answering machine) or email kirklandsct@gmail.com
Further information about the Trust is available under the Local Services heading above. To date (1st May) there is a statement circulated after the launch event on 26th April.
Menston's public toilet
After sadly being vandalised last year, the toilet has now been superbly refurbished and is open for use. In order to prevent any vandalism in the future, the toilet will be locked overnight. A group of volunteers, along with the Kirklands Centre Manager and caretaker, will ensure that the toilet is unlocked by 9.30am and locked after 6pm every day.
Menston in Bloom
The work done by the 'Bloomers' around the village is much appreciated by us all, and there are lots of plans for Menston in Bloom this year. Full details can be found under the 'Organisations' heading above, in the 'About Menston in Bloom' section. New volunteers are always most welcome.
Menston Community Managed Library
Menston Library is now staffed by volunteers, supported by a professional manager.
Opening hours:
Monday 09.30 - 13.00
Tuesday 14.00 - 19.00
Wednesday Closed all day
Thursday 09.30 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 19.00
Friday 09.30 - 13.00
Saturday 09.30 - 13.00
Menston Community Association
MCA needs a new Chairperson following the resignation of Steve Ellams. Quentin Mackenzie has agreed to be Acting Chairman until the AGM at the forum meeting on Tuesday 30 October, when elections of committee members and chairperson will be held. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Quentin on 876625 or quentin.mackenzie@gmail.com.
To read the agenda and minutes for any MCA meeting, and to view 'Menston News', the MCA newsletter, click on the 'Community Association' link above.
Friends of High Royds Memorial Garden
The Spring 2017 newsletter is available to read here.
The Summer 2017 newsletter is available to read here.
The Spring 2018 newsletter is available to read here.
Voluntary help is always welcome, as is financial support. See newsletter for further details.
To keep up to date with all the latest news regarding The Memorial Garden and Wood, please visit our website: https://menstonmemorialgarden.wordpress.com/
What's on in October:
Tues 9th Presentation - changes to local flight paths
Thurs 25 Parish Council Meeting
Sat 27 NSPCC Halloween Dance
Tues 30 Forum meeting
Weds 31st Abbeyfield Coffee Morning
Full details below:
Parish Council October meeting
03/10/18 - Thursday 25 October 7pm Room 17 Kirklands Read more >>
NSPCC Halloween Dance
03/10/18 - Saturday 27 October at Kirklands Read more >>
Forum meeting
03/10/18 - Tuesday 30 October 7pm at Kirklands to include the MCA AGM, Parish Council and Neighbourhood Forum meeting Read more >>
Abbeyfield Coffee Morning
03/10/18 - Wednesday 31st October 10-12 Read more >>