A total of 29 sheep have been stolen from a field near Pateley Bridge.
The sheep were taken from land next to Duck Street Lane at Greenhow between Tuesday October 10 and October 22, North Yorkshire Police said today.
Officers appealed for witnesses and information, particularly any suspicious movements of wagons or farm vehicles with trailers in the area.
Duck Street Lane
They urged anyone with information to dial 101 and ask for Dave Mackay or to email David.mackay@northyorkshire.police.uk
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote reference number 12230201258.
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Masham community scheme pioneers wool insulation
Sheep’s wool has always been at the heart of Masham’s economy, and now it looks set to be at the heart of a new development in the town and a new initiative aimed at the construction industry.
Number 15 Silver Street is currently undergoing extensive redevelopments to be transformed into a new community and heritage centre called Peacock & Verity.
It will include a Victorian grocer’s, an Edwardian-style tearoom, a Post Office main counter, and a new heritage centre celebrating the story of Masham. Four apartments will also be created as part of the redevelopment, managed by Karbon Homes and kept exclusively for local people at affordable rents.
How Peacock’s looked over 100 years ago.
The 300-year-old building’s refurbishment will also go back to the town’s roots, using sheep’s wool for insulation.
They will also be leading on a new initiative called Sheepish, which aims to get sheep’s wool insulation used in the building of new homes across the country.
Peacock & Verity will be the first test site where contractors and builders can learn how to install sheep’s wool insulation. They will also build a supply chain of farmers, insulation producers and social housing providers, creating a green circle economy based in Yorkshire.
The project is backed by £38,722 from the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub and £16,000 from North Yorkshire Council, as part of a larger grant of £273,000 towards the wider conversion of the Silver Street site.
Jan Reed, project manager at Peacock & Verity, said she was excited about the Sheepish project:
“We didn’t just want to refurbish our own building; we also wanted to do everything we can to share the knowledge and skills to make other buildings more sustainable.
“Sheep’s wool is the perfect insulator for traditional stone buildings – not only is it a warm blanket, but the wool’s structure helps to wick moisture away and is a natural fire-retardant. And most importantly, it’s environmentally friendly. It lasts for decades and can be composted at the end of its life, unlike man-made insulation which is often full of plastic.”
The links between Masham and sheep farming go back over a thousand years. Sheep farming is thought to have been introduced to the area by Viking settlers, and Masham is still well known for its annual Sheep Fair which takes place this weekend. There’s even a breed of sheep named after the town.
Masham has long been known for its sheep trade.
Karen Oliver-Spry, hub manager for the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub, said:
“The North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub is all about using local assets to create clean energy and to make buildings across the region easier and cheaper to heat – what better way to utilise an often overlooked by-product from the region’s plentiful sheep population!
“Bringing local people and organisations together to reuse, recycle and repurpose materials which otherwise may end up as waste is a huge part of that work and this project could have very interesting implications for improving the energy efficiency of buildings across the North East and Yorkshire and beyond – and we are delighted to be able to support it through our Energy Project Enabling Fund.”
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New competitions added to line-up as Weeton Show returns
Cyclists of all ages and abilities are being invited to take part in a new competition at Weeton Show.
The traditional show, which has been running for almost 80 years, is introducing the Grass Track Cycle Race, with three categories for entries.
Adults, teenagers aged 13 to 17, and children aged 12 and under will be able to take part.
A spokesperson for the organising committee said:
“Weeton Show is looking for competitors to get involved in this fast and exciting sport. All you need is a helmet, a bike and brakes that work.”
The racing will begin at 11.30am in the main ring and entries will be £3 for adults and £2 for under 18s. Places can be booked in advance by emailing the organisers.
Taking place on Sunday, July 30, Weeton Show is returning to full strength for the first time since the covid pandemic.
As well as the grass track races, a number of other new features have been added to the line-up this year.
In the horse classes, a new category of community pony has been introduced, aiming to make the competition open to everyone. The spokesperson said:
“For Weeton Show, showing isn’t about the pressure to be perfect but to take part and enjoy the event which is why it’s introduced a blemished but cherished class for owners who have a much loved pony that may not be ‘picture perfect’ and not a conventional show pony – possibly due to a past injury or poor confirmation.
“For those unable to attend the show with their four-legged friend, there is the opportunity to enter a pony online in the community pony class. This class is an open class for everyone living within a 20-mile radius of the showground.
“Many ponies help children with disabilities at riding for the disabled groups or are used to help with behaviour or for therapy at centres – this is an opportunity for people to nominate their special friend.”
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The traditional equine classes also return, including a heavy horse accumulator run in conjunction with Otley and Ripley shows, with prize money on offer at the end.
There are also classes for dogs, sheep and poultry, as well as horticulture and produce categories, and a children’s competition. Details of all the classes are available on the show’s website.
For those not competing, the entertainment in the main ring includes vintage tractors, terrier racing, competitive games and a fancy dress class.
Children’s entertainment, live music from brass bands, and food and drink stands will complete the day for visitors.
Tickets are available in advance online. If any are still available on Sunday, they will be sold on the gate, but organisers recommend booking in advance.