Burnt Yates beat Knaresborough to win the centenary Addison Cup final last night.
The Addison Cup, which is contested by the top 16 teams in the Harrogate and District Amateur Evening Cricket League, is one of the oldest cricket competitions in the world, dating back to 1922.
Last night’s final saw Knaresborough post a competitive 143 for 6 in 20 overs at Follifoot Cricket Club. Tashmial Henry struck 64 and Toby Giddings hit 35.
But a skilful and composed unbeaten 67 in gloomy conditions from South African man of the match Byron Boshoff helped Burnt Yates to a six-wicket victory with seven balls to spare.
It’s the first time the village side, which was captained by Ryan Lamb, has won the district’s premier 20-over competition. They beat defending champions Harrogate in the quarter-final.
As usual, a member of the Addison family presented the winner’s medals.
Eric Wainwright, whose father played for The Gas Company, a Harrogate team that won the 1933 final, presented the runner’s-up medals.
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Last night also saw the final of the Atkinson Cup, which is contested by the teams that lose in the first round of the Addison Cup.
The final was postponed when heat stopped play two weeks ago when temperatures approached 40 degrees centigrade. It was then delayed again last week because of rain.
Yesterday at Spofforth, Pateley Bridge scored 134 and then bowled out North Stainley for 101 to win by 33 runs.
Tom Hardcastle, of Pateley, was adjudged man of the match.
Winning captain Ryan Lamb receives the Addison Cup.
Byron Boshoff is presented with the man of the match award.
Do you recognise any of these Harrogate cricketers from 1922?
A newly discovered photo of a Harrogate cricket team from 100 years ago has sparked a quest to identify the players.
Eric Wainwright was clearing out his late elder brother’s house in Starbeck when he found a picture of the first ever winners of the Addison Cup.
The Addison Cup, which is contested by the top 16 teams in the Harrogate and District Amateur Evening Cricket League, is one of the oldest cricket competitions in the world, dating back to 1922.
The 100th final will be contested between Knaresborough and Burnt Yates at 6.15pm on Monday night at Follifoot Cricket Club.
The inaugural winners, seen here displaying the trophy, were a Harrogate team known as The Gas Company.
Mr Wainwright’s father William is the tall man in the middle of the back row.
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Keen to find out the names of the others players, Mr Wainwright contacted Peter Horsman, secretary and treasurer of the league, for help.
Mr Horsman has now asked if Stray Ferret readers can identify any of the men.
He added:
“Eric and myself would be very interested in hearing from anybody who has any old memorabilia associated with the Harrogate evening league and the associated cup competitions.
“Pictures, league handbooks before 1980, individual winner’s medal etc.”
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The winners of the cup on Monday night will be presented the trophy by the grandchildren of Harry Addison, who donated the trophy in 1922.
Harrogate Cricket Club, after winning last year’s Addison Cup.
Mr Horsman has invited Mr Wainwright, who lives in York, to the final to present the runners-up trophy.
Harrogate Cricket Club beat Wetherby Carr Manor by 32 runs in last year’s final.
Burnt Yates defeated Harrogate in the quarter-finals this year.
If you have information about the photo you can call Mr Horsman on 07798 582792 or email him at peter_horsman@hotmail.co.uk.
Carter Jonas acquires Follifoot estate strategy practice
Property consultancy Carter Jonas has acquired Tomorrow Advisory, a specialist real estate strategy practice in Follifoot.
The purchase means Tom Devine has joined Carter Jonas as a partner and Nicky Visick as a consultant to its Leeds office. It’s the agency’s second acquisition this year.
Devine and Visick work with clients including charities, local authorities, non-departmental government bodies and central government, to provide advice at critical points in the property lifecycle.
Former clients include the Science Museum Group, Durham County Council, Greater Manchester Police and several Higher Education Institutions, including the University of Manchester, the University of Salford and the University of York.
Alexandra Houghton, head of public sector at Carter Jonas, said:
“Tom and Nicky bring a wealth of experience to our team operating throughout the country. They have extensive knowledge of the regional and national markets and of the pressures facing public bodies to improve efficiencies on property holdings and deliver robust and sustainable estates.”
Eddisons’ triathlon team raise over £8,500
Twenty two colleagues from Eddisons’ building and project consultancy division raised £8,600 for the British Heart Foundation in the Harrogate Sprint Triathlon, to help fund life-saving research into heart and circulatory diseases.
The charity was chosen after a colleague’s father died this year due to a heart complication. Having beaten their £7,500 fundraising target, the team is now aiming to smash ta new goal of £10,000.
This is the latest in a series of fundraising challenges by the Eddisons building and project consultancy team, which has seen them raise almost £35,000 for a number of charities over the last six years.
The triathlon challenge consisted of a 420m pool swim, a 24km cycle sprint and a 4.6km run in and around Harrogate.
Eddisons’ building and project consultancy director Joseph Fitzsimmons said:
“It was tough, but we did it. There are some sore legs in the office, but it was all worth it for this amazing cause. Having beaten our target of £7,500 we are now pushing to raise over £10,000 for the British Heart Foundation.”
Government rejects expansion of Follifoot business park
The government has rejected an appeal for a business park in Follifoot to expand onto green belt land.
Harrogate Borough Council initially rejected a bid to build two new buildings at Follifoot Ridge Business Park, which would have created space for five commercial units.
The development would have taken place on a small strip of land alongside existing units (pictured above), which were previously allowed because they were classed as farm conversions.
The site owners said the new units would help to meet demand from businesses for more space. Following the council’s refusal, Uffa Kirkby appealed to the government’s Planning Inspectorate.
But Robert Walker, the planning inspector who oversaw the appeal, said the harm to the green belt was not outweighed by the economic benefits of the scheme.
In his decision notice, Mr Walker said:
“Based on the evidence before me and for the reasons outlined above, I cannot be satisfied that the overall benefits clearly outweigh the substantial weight given to the harm to the green belt by reason of inappropriateness.
“I have come to this conclusion having regard to the importance that the government places on making efficient use of land and building a strong, competitive economy.”
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In June last year, the council’s planning committee said the proposal was “inappropriate” and harmful to the green belt.
However, ahead of the appeal, the developer argued that the scheme was not inappropriate and disagreed with the authority’s conclusion.
How the business park would look with the commercial units built on the green belt land.
The business park’s planning agent, ID Planning, said in a statement of case:
“The appellant disagrees with the reason for refusal based on the development being inappropriate as the site is not brownfield land.
“The appellant considers that the site is brownfield land but notwithstanding this considers the development comprises limited infilling.”
It added that the scheme had economic benefits and would not have an “impact on the openness of the green belt”.
Harrogate district MP Nigel Adams to step down at next election“The development provides clear economic benefits set out in full in the planning statement and supported and acknowledged by the local planning authority which further support the appellants case for planning permission to be granted.”
Harrogate district MP Nigel Adams will stand down at the next general election, according to the BBC News.
The broadcaster reported today that the Conservative MP for Selby and Ainsty, whose constituency includes Spofforth, Follifoot, Huby and Weeton, wanted to spend time on other interests.
The next general election is due to take place in 2024.
Mr Adams was first elected in 2010 and has defended the seat in three subsequent elections.
Last September, he was appointed minister without portfolio in the Cabinet Office.
The role does not have responsibility for a specific department but instead helps to coordinate government policy and includes a vote at Cabinet meetings.
A donation to Mr Adams from a Russian businessman came under the spotlight last year. Viktor Fedotov, donated £33,800 to the MP.
Mr Adams was also in the news last year for swearing at anti-Brexit campaigner Steve Bray outside the Commons.
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New mental health event for men to launch in woods near Harrogate
It is well-known that men are less likely to open up about their mental health issues, but many struggle to do so.
In an effort to encourage talking, Born of the Forest has launched Men’s Woods for Wellbeing, a men-only event, set in 3.5 acres of woodland near Harrogate.
The forest school’s free initiative will run on Monday evenings at 7pm until 8.30pm, with the first one taking place on April 25.
The sessions have been developed to improve men’s wellbeing and mental health and will focus on talking, being part of a group and enjoying the benefits of nature.
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They are being led by owner Chris Silverwood and his brother-in-law Stevey Gilkes, who say they have been “blown away” by the support received since the initiative was announced on social media on Wednesday night.
Mr Silverwood said:
“The idea came about because we are all aware of the impact the pandemic has had on mental health and that men are less likely to seek help.
“The sessions are our opportunity to use our amazing woodland, to give something back to the community and provide an opportunity for men to get together, talk and listen, whilst learning some skills, chopping wood and sitting around a campfire.
“We thought that this environment and format may be something that guys would be interested in, and we’ve been blown away by the response on social media.
“The session is free and no need to book, just turn up. Although I’m a bit worried it is going to be so popular that the carpark won’t be big enough!”
Born of the Forest is currently expanding its forest school offer, with more holiday and after-school clubs, school visits, pre-school sessions and a new therapeutic forest session for children and young adults with special educational needs or disability.
The private woodland is located next to Follifoot Cricket Club. Directions can be found here.
Follifoot business park appeals expansion plan refusalThe owners of a business park in Follifoot have appealed a decision to refuse permission to expand onto green belt land.
Harrogate Borough Council rejected a plan to build two new buildings on Follifoot Ridge Business Park, which would have created space for five commercial units.
The development would have sat next to existing units (pictured above) previously allowed because they were classed as farm conversions.
The owners of the park said the new units would help to meet demand from businesses for more space.
Kim Eastwood, a planning agent for the business park, told the council in June that the development would have little impact on the area because the green belt land is already surrounded by existing units.
However, the council’s planning committee rejected the proposal. In its reason for refusal, the authority said:
“The application site is not considered previously developed land. The proposal is therefore inappropriate development which, by definition, is harmful to the green belt and it would also result in some limited harm to the openness of the green belt.
“Although the proposal would bring economic benefits it is not considered that ‘very special circumstances’ exist that clearly outweigh the potential harm to the green belt by reason of inappropriateness and the impacts on openness.”
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In its statement of case, the business park’s planning agent, ID Planning, said the development was not “inappropriate” and that it disagreed with the council’s conclusion.
It said:
“The appellant disagrees with the reason for refusal based on the development being inappropriate as the site is not brownfield land.
“The appellant considers that the site is brownfield land but notwithstanding this considers the development comprises limited infilling.”
How the business park would look with the commercial units built on the green belt land.
It added that the scheme had economic benefits and would not have an “impact on the openness of the green belt”.
“The development provides clear economic benefits set out in full in the planning statement and supported and acknowledged by the local planning authority which further support the appellants case for planning permission to be granted.”
A government planning inspector will make a decision on the plan at a later date.
Nigel Adams MP has been promoted as part of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s cabinet reshuffle.
Mr Adams, whose Selby and Ainsty constituency includes parts of rural Harrogate, has been appointed minister without portfolio in the Cabinet Office.
He moves from his previous position as minister of state for Asia at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
The new role means he will support coordinating government policy, but will not have responsibility for a specific department.
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Mr Adams will, however, sit on the cabinet and have a vote at meetings, which means he is one of the country’s key decision makers.
The Prime Minister said he wanted a “strong and united team to build back better from the pandemic” after his reshuffle.
The appointment comes days after Mr Adams was criticised for telling anti-Brexit campaigner Steve Bray to “f**k off” outside the House of Commons.
He defended his outburst, which he claimed “no doubt reflected” the feelings of other MPs.
Central Harrogate has lowest first covid vaccine uptake in districtCentral Harrogate has the lowest uptake of a first covid vaccine in the district, according to government figures.
Public Health England has created an interactive map showing the percentage of adults who have had a vaccine by area.
According to the map, Central Harrogate had a first dose uptake of 68% by the end of yesterday.
Dishforth, Baldersby and Markington had the next lowest figure, at 76%.
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Knaresborough South and Follifoot had the highest uptake with 88% of adults receiving a first dose.
Spofforth, Burn Bridge and Huby also had a high percentage with 87%.
Overall, the Harrogate district has a first vaccination uptake of 81%.
Latest figures show 115,907 people have had a first jab and 95,768 have had a second.
Five highest first dose uptake areas:
- Knaresborough South and Follifoot – 87.7%
- Spofforth, Burn Bridge and Huby – 87.4%
- Knaresborough North – 87.2%
- Masham, Kirby Malzeard and North Stainley – 86.4%
- Pateley Bridge and Nidd Valley – 85.1%
Five lowest first dose areas:
- Harrogate Central – 68%
- Dishforth, Baldersby and Markington – 75.7%
- Harrogate East – 76.3%
- Stray – 77.9%
- Saltergate – 78.8%
These dramatic pictures show six crews from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue battling a blaze near Follifoot yesterday.
Firefighters were called to the former property of a well-known fundraiser for Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Ken Horner, on Haggs Road at 2.15pm.
When the crews arrived they found a skip and a large outbuilding on fire.
Firefighters from stations in Harrogate, Knaresborough, Wetherby, Ripon, Tadcaster and Acomb attended.
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Russell Jenkinson, crew manager at Knaresborough Fire Station, told the Stray Ferret:
“We are still carrying out investigations but we believe it started with some controlled burning in some old oil drums.
“It was confined and safe but obviously something happened to cause the fire to spread, that it was we are still trying to determine.”
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said yesterday:
“Crews from Harrogate, Knaresborough Ripon, Acomb, Wetherby, Moortown and the water bowser from Tadcaster responded to a report of an outbuilding on fire, which had spread to a rubbish pile and a garden shed.
“Fire involving an out building and a large pile of rubbish is now extinguished. Will be revisited this evening by Harrogate crews.”
