Scruton News
Latest news from Scruton village and surrounding area. See here for the latest parish newsletters.
Horse Droppings
Chris Barron has asked for this notice to go out having received some complaints about horse droppings in the footpaths between Common Lane and Beech Close
Wensleydale Railway Re-Opens
Wensleydale Railway is reopening services between Bedale and Scruton, via Leeming Bar, commencing on Saturday 29 May.
Ham Hall Lane Closure
Ham Hall Lane will be closed from 10th to 14th May for repairs to the cattle grid.
Scruton Station Neds You!
Plans to reopen the Wensleydale Railway from Bedale to Scruton via Leeming Bar are becoming clear and we need a lot more volunteers!
Farming News – May 2021
Well, we wanted the rain to stop and we got what we wanted. The rain stopped at the perfect time, allowing all the spring crops to be sown with relative ease.
Nature Notes – May 2021
April has been dominated by high pressure bringing bright, sunny days with a cold, dry, northerly airstream, resulting in some severe frosty nights which have burnt some early blossom.
Solar Farm Update – May 2021
Lightrock and Bluefield – offer their thanks for the extensive feedback and helpful discussion with the community over recent months, which has helped to shape the project that is now being fine-tuned for submission in May.
Scruton Sky at Night – May 2021
After spending the winter months of 2020-21 as a ‘Morning Star’, Venus will emerge into the post-sunset western sky as an ‘Evening Star’ from April.
New Trees
Elizabeth Davies reports that four new trees have been planted in the churchyard, all donated as a contribution to help offset climate change.
From the Parish Council – May 2021
Plans to construct a solar power station on the outskirts of Scruton are expected to be submitted to Hambleton District Council in the next couple of weeks.
The Annual Potato Challenge 2021
The Annual Potato Challenge is back by popular demand, to see who can grow the biggest weight of potatoes from one tuber grown in a bag.
Increased RAF Flying – March 2021
RAF Leeming is hosting various multi-national aircraft, which may require some low flying and night exercises, continuing until 18 March.
Garden Waste – Spring 2021
The collection of green bins has resumed.
From the Parish Counil – March 2021
A Scruton Parish Council meeting took place on the evening of Thursday 25 February via Zoom. Various matters were discussed, including the solar farm proposal and the Ham Hall Lane flooding problem.
Scruton Sky at Night – March 2021
The skies are gradually getting lighter in the evening with the Spring Equinox on 20 March – equal day and night, and the change to BST on 28 March when the clocks go forward one hour.
From the Rectory – March 2021
I reckon many of us were hoping that the latest roadmap issued by the Government would provide a light at the end of what has been a very long tunnel.
Nature Notes – March 2021
No doubt, during the recent cold weather, many of you will have attracted good numbers of wild birds to your feeders.
Farming News: On Lambing – March 2021
I usually know when a ewe is soon to give birth. She licks her lips and talks to her unborn lambs in a gentle bleat, which is in contrast to the loud, harsh bleat when shouting for food.
Scruton Solar Farm Consultation – Q & A
Lightrock Power Ltd. thanks those who took part in the community Zoom meetings on 3rd & 4th February.
Solar Farm Questionnaire
Scruton Parish Council thanks all parishioners who completed the questionnaire. A total of 190 forms were distributed, of which 107 were returned by the deadline.
Additional Flying at RAF Leeming – February 2021
There will be increased aircraft movement for an exercise taking place from RAF Leeming from 23 February to 19 March 2021. The Station will be hosting various multi-national aircraft throughout that period. Low flying for short periods may be necessary, along with some exercising at night. We understand our responsibility as good neighbours to inform…
Parish Council Opportunity
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Phillip Langan, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
Scruton Solar Farm
Lightrock Power – are proposing to develop a solar farm on 150 acres of land between Leeming Bar and Scruton. Originally called ‘Leeming Bar Solar Farm’, the development is now to be named ‘Scruton Solar Farm’, as a result of early public feedback.
From the Parish Council – February 2021
Although official Council meetings are suspended due to Covid-19, the Council has nevertheless continued to operate on behalf of Scruton residents.