Scruton News
Latest news from Scruton village and surrounding area. See here for the latest parish newsletters.
Parish Council – September 2021
News on Ham Hall Lane, bulb planting, the solar farm and more…
Scruton Sky at Night – September 2021
Skies are gradually getting darker, and a New Moon on 7 September means there will be a better opportunity to view the sky since there will be no moonlight to interfere.
Scruton Allotments – Potato Weigh-In & Picnic
Potato Weigh-In for the annual potato growing competition will be held at the Village Picnic this year.
Farming News – September 2021
The long summer evenings are suddenly missed by the end of the month as the Sun is setting by 8 pm and suddenly we realise that autumn is here
Nature Notes – September 2021
The third weekend in August (21st & 22nd) saw the first significant rainfall for several weeks.
Parish Council – July 2021
The planning application for the Solar Installation has been submitted to Hambleton DC.
Wensleydale Rail Travel
You will have heard (quite literally) that Wensleydale Railway is now running trains from Bedale to Scruton.
Solar Farm Update
Lightrock and Bluefield would like to reiterate our thanks to everyone in the community for the insight and input in helping to shape the solar farm proposals.
Nature Notes – July 2021
June has been sunny but dry, making it difficult for many birds to feed their young.
Farming News – July 2021
The dry weather of June has been beneficial because it has allowed me to get most of this year’s hay baled without it getting rained upon.
Scruton Sky at Night – July 2021
The night skies are still very light, making celestial viewing difficult. But with the passing of the Summer Solstice in June we will be gradually getting shorter days and hence darker nights.
Double Honour for Coore Arms
Scruton’s Coore Arms has won two awards for supporting the village during the pandemic by providing a takeaway and delivery service and supplying fresh produce and groceries to residents.Â
Safari Supper Returns!
Karen Long has contacted Scruton News to say that she plans to bring back the Safari Supper in October!
From the Parish Council – June 2021
New Chair – Councillor Nye has succeeded Councillor Widmer as Chair…
Scruton Sky at Night – June 2021
The main event in June should not cause a problem, and this is the partial solar eclipse on 10 June. This will be the largest eclipse in the UK for the last 6 years
Nature Notes – June 2021
For the first ten days of May the dry northerly airflow and frosts continued so that early nesting birds failed and the dawn and evening chorus stopped.
Solar Farm Update – June 2021
Planning Application- has now been submitted to Hambleton DC and will be available soon to view online
Farming News – June 2021
This is the month for sheep shearing and hopefully the making of silage and the best hay, if the weather permits.
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.