PLACE.uk.com http://place.uk.com People, Landscape And Cultural Environment of Yorkshire Mon, 13 May 2013 13:02:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Annual members’ day in Hunmanby a great success http://place.uk.com/2013/05/annual-members-day-in-hunmanby-a-great-success/ http://place.uk.com/2013/05/annual-members-day-in-hunmanby-a-great-success/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 13:02:10 +0000 Margaret http://place.uk.com/?p=728 On Saturday 11th May, PLACE held its AGM in Hunmanby, as part of a study day based on the village. Forty-five people attended to hear talks in the morning by Richard Myerscough and George Sheeran, focussing on the geology, building stones and historical development of Hunmanby. After lunch, the party were led on a guided tour . . . → Read More: Annual members’ day in Hunmanby a great success]]> On Saturday 11th May, PLACE held its AGM in Hunmanby, as part of a study day based on the village. Forty-five people attended to hear talks in the morning by Richard Myerscough and George Sheeran, focussing on the geology, building stones and historical development of Hunmanby. After lunch, the party were led on a guided tour of the village. A full report will appear in the next newsletter.  A copy of the Treasurer’s report can be found by clicking on the link below.

Richard pointing out building stones on the church

  Treasurer’s report 2013

]]> http://place.uk.com/2013/05/annual-members-day-in-hunmanby-a-great-success/feed/ 0 Book on road verges hits the headlines! http://place.uk.com/2013/05/book-on-road-verges-hits-the-headlines/ http://place.uk.com/2013/05/book-on-road-verges-hits-the-headlines/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 08:25:16 +0000 Margaret http://place.uk.com/?p=724 Our book on road verges, “Wild Flowers on the Edge”, has been featured in double-page spreads in both the Yorkshire Post and the York Press. We are also planning publicity via TV and radio.

The book is available from: York Publishing Services (www.yps-publishing.co.uk) at the reduced price of £9.95 (RRP £14.99). We only printed a limited number . . . → Read More: Book on road verges hits the headlines!]]> Our book on road verges, “Wild Flowers on the Edge”, has been featured in double-page spreads in both the Yorkshire Post and the York Press. We are also planning publicity via TV and radio.

The book is available from: York Publishing Services (www.yps-publishing.co.uk) at the reduced price of £9.95 (RRP £14.99). We only printed a limited number of copies, so don’t delay in placing your order!

Wild Flowers on the Edge

]]> http://place.uk.com/2013/05/book-on-road-verges-hits-the-headlines/feed/ 0 A lovely walk on the Wolds, despite hail and gale! http://place.uk.com/2013/05/a-lovely-walk-on-the-wolds-despite-hail-and-gale/ http://place.uk.com/2013/05/a-lovely-walk-on-the-wolds-despite-hail-and-gale/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 08:18:27 +0000 Margaret http://place.uk.com/?p=721 The first of our longer walks took place on Saturday 27th April, led by Veronica Wallace.  An intrepid band of 17 people braved the elements for a seven-mile walk in the Fridaythorpe-Huggate area.  Luckily, there were sunny spells as well as hailstorms and gale-force winds, so everyone enjoyed the walk and also the tea afterwards at . . . → Read More: A lovely walk on the Wolds, despite hail and gale!]]> The first of our longer walks took place on Saturday 27th April, led by Veronica Wallace.  An intrepid band of 17 people braved the elements for a seven-mile walk in the Fridaythorpe-Huggate area.  Luckily, there were sunny spells as well as hailstorms and gale-force winds, so everyone enjoyed the walk and also the tea afterwards at Seaways cafe in Fridaythorpe. Many thanks to Veronica for organising the expedition.

A lovely view during the walk

]]> http://place.uk.com/2013/05/a-lovely-walk-on-the-wolds-despite-hail-and-gale/feed/ 0 PLACE Annual General Meeting on May 11th in Hunmanby http://place.uk.com/2013/04/place-annual-general-meeting-on-may-11th-in-hunmanby/ http://place.uk.com/2013/04/place-annual-general-meeting-on-may-11th-in-hunmanby/#comments Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:19:05 +0000 Margaret http://place.uk.com/?p=716 The 2013 AGM will be held on Saturday 11th May in Hunmanby as part of a day of activities in that area. Copies of the 2012 Annual Report and agenda for the 2013 AGM have already been sent to those who have booked for the day.  If anyone else wishes to come, please contact the PLACE . . . → Read More: PLACE Annual General Meeting on May 11th in Hunmanby]]> The 2013 AGM will be held on Saturday 11th May in Hunmanby as part of a day of activities in that area. Copies of the 2012 Annual Report and agenda for the 2013 AGM have already been sent to those who have booked for the day.  If anyone else wishes to come, please contact the PLACE Office a.s.a.p.  Below are links to the 2012 Annual Report and agenda for the meeting.

AGM agenda 2013

2012 annual report and accounts final

 

 

 

]]> http://place.uk.com/2013/04/place-annual-general-meeting-on-may-11th-in-hunmanby/feed/ 0 From Abbot’s House to University: a fascinating tour of the King’s Manor http://place.uk.com/2013/03/from-abbots-house-to-university-a-fascinating-tour-of-the-kings-manor/ http://place.uk.com/2013/03/from-abbots-house-to-university-a-fascinating-tour-of-the-kings-manor/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:14:34 +0000 Margaret http://place.uk.com/?p=713  Peter Goodchild led 54 PLACE members on tours of King’s Manor in March. He traced the changing use of the buildings on the site from the house of the Abbot of St Mary’s Abbey in Medieval times through the HQ of the Council in the North, a boarding school and a . . . → Read More: From Abbot’s House to University: a fascinating tour of the King’s Manor]]>
The PLACE party outside King’s Manor

 Peter Goodchild led 54 PLACE members on tours of King’s Manor in March. He traced the changing use of the buildings on the site from the house of the Abbot of St Mary’s Abbey in Medieval times through the HQ of the Council in the North, a boarding school and a private residence to part of the University of York today. The grounds were also considered, including former uses as gardens, a market garden, bowling greens, an orchard and, of course, the site of the ruins of St Mary’s Abbey.  As well as walking around the site, participants were able to peruse a large number of maps and illustrations covering the period from the Roman occupation to the 21st century. PLACE is very grateful to Peter for giving us such an informative and enjoyable afternoon.

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