Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to after historic items were stolen from a church in Bilton-in-Ainsty.
Officers said the items have been located after the force issued an appeal to find them in July.
The artefacts have since been returned to their rightful owner.
Now, North Yorkshire Police has issued a CCTV image of a man they would look to speak to in connection with the incident.
A force statement added:
“Officers investigating the theft have also now issued CCTV stills of a man they would like to speak to, as he may have important information that could assist their ongoing enquiries.
“If you recognise him, or have any information about the theft, please email sophie.hodgson@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC 1787 Hodgson. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Please quote reference number 12230134302 when passing on information.”
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Harrogate sports clubs could get free defibrillators
Sports clubs in Harrogate could get free life-saving defibrillators thanks to a cricket club’s fundraising efforts.
Luke Trower, a member of Bilton in Ainsty CC, who play in the York and District Senior Cricket League, wanted to do something after his dad died while playing football. He might have survived if a defibrillator had been available at the ground.
Mr Trower and 10 other club members embarked on a sponsored climb of Ben Nevis to raise money for the machines, which revive people having cardiac arrests. Those taking part included umpire Jim Stevens, who is 67 years old.
So far their efforts have generated almost £6,000, which has funded new machines at Bilton in Ainsty CC’s ground and Wetherby bandstand. Donations can still be made here.
Drew Walker, one of those who climbed Ben Nevis last month, said:
“We are looking to put defibrillators in other sports clubs in the Harrogate area that need them. We think we can fund another three.”
Mr Walker said any organisations interested should contact Mr Trower on 07897409689.
Those that climbed Ben Nevis were Luke Trower, Drew Walker, Alex Bowden, Grace Piechocki, Chris Newby, Adam Stobert, Henry Gardner, Andrew Wilson, Jim Stevens, James Good and James Wilkinson.
Here are some images from their expedition.
Bilton in Ainsty Cricket Club will get a brand new state-of-the-art pavilion after planning approval was granted.
Harrogate Borough Council has approved the application, which the club submitted after it said the old pavilion was on its last legs.
The club, which plays at the Bilton Estate near York, could only get funding from the England Cricket Board to build a new pavilion if they owned the land. So the Lloyd family, which owns the estate, stepped in to offer to pay for it.
The family is currently undergoing a multi-million-pound refurbishment of Bilton Hall.
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Speaking to the Stray Ferret, Phil Atkinson said the new structure will cost six figures and will also include new changing rooms, a kitchen and a club room.
He added that the club had become important to the local area.
Mr Atkinson said:
Cricket club to benefit from major Bilton Hall refurbishment“This is great news for Bilton In Ainsty Cricket Club – it makes us the dominant force in local cricket.”
Bilton in Ainsty Cricket Club look set to build a new state-of-the-art pavilion thanks to a major refurbishment of Bilton Hall.
The club’s ground is on the Bilton Hall Estate near York but the club could only get funding from the England Cricket Board to build a new pavilion if they owned the land. So the Lloyd family, which owns the estate, stepped in to offer to pay for it.
The family is currently undergoing a multi-million-pound refurbishment of Bilton Hall.
Phil said it was an “amazing opportunity” to replace the previous wooden pavilion which is on its last legs. He said the new structure will cost six figures and will also include new changing rooms, a kitchen and a club room.
He added:
“Gifts like that don’t come across often.”
Phil said the village club regularly punches above its weight and last season played against bigger hitters such as Scarborough, Ripon, Easingwold.
Bilton Hall.
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The club recently submitted a planning application for the new pavilion and Phil said he hopes the parish council and Harrogate Borough Council can get behind it. He said it will be a “facility the local community can be proud of”
He added:
“I have played for the cricket club for my whole life. We’re all mates who have grown up together and now had children. The club is a focal point for the community.”