EVENTS
THE correspondent for Sleights is Eric Preston of 58 Birch Avenue, Sleights YO22 5DB and he can be contacted on (01947) 810332.

QUIZ night at the Plough Inn at 9pm every Tuesday. Good prizes, raffle, refreshments, all welcome.
QUIZ night at the Salmon Leap Hotel at 9pm every Wednesday, all welcome.
DOMINOES drive at the Salmon Leap Hotel at 8pm every Tuesday, all welcome.
PAINTING and drawing classes with local artist Graham Bennett in Sleights Village Hall starting Friday 3 September for a 10-week session, 1.30-3.30pm. For details contact Graham on 895303 or email ben.oldship@virgin.net.
WHITBY Rural Community and Police Group meet in Hawsker Chapel on Monday 6 September at 7.30pm. All members of the public are invited to express their views to the local commander and member of the police authority.
ESKDALESIDE-cum-Ugglebarnby Parish Council meets on Monday 6 September. From 7-7.30pm planning will be on view and the meeting starts at 7.30pm, all residents welcome.
WHITBY Flower Club meets in the village hall on Monday 27 September at 2pm. The demonstration by Jean McClure will be It's The Season. There will be a club practical, Autumn Colours.
THE Good News Christian Library will be at the following venues with its large selection of religious books and videos. Friday 10 September, 2-3pm, 39 Hermitage Way, Eskdaleside, home of Beryl and Bernard Kerr; Saturday 11 September, from 10am at the coffee morning at Briggswath and Sleights Methodist Church.
ST John's Church is holding an autumn fair on Saturday 25 September from 10am-1pm in Sleights CofE School hall. Many stalls, refreshments. Anyone having items for stalls or willing to help should contact Joyce Blythman, Tony Pool or Ron Brook. Proceeds for St John's Church.

CLUBS
SLEIGHTS School Kids Club is an after-school club at Sleights School and is open every day. For details ring 0774 881 6998 or 810396.
WEIGHTWATCHERS in the village hall on Thursdays, 6-7pm with new leader Sara. For details ring 08457 123000.
INGHAM Park Play Area Committee meets in the village hall on the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm.
FOR the most competitive hall hire rates for clubs,
meetings or functions, ring Rosemary on 810804 to find out the availability of Church House.
SLEIGHTS Singers meets in Church House at 7.15pm on Thursday evenings, new members welcome. It has now started its summer season with new music for the July concert in Sleights Village Hall. The choir is looking for a stand-in pianist for rehearsals and concerts. For details ring Mr E Marsden on 810707.
PILATES in Sleights Village Hall on Mondays at 9.30am, Tuesdays at 9.30am, Thursdays at 12pm and Fridays at 9.30am. For more information contact Becky on 07957 140559, Jane on 07929 564049 or Kirsty on 07729 123158.
FLOWER arranging classes have now started in Church House every Thursday, 2-4pm, with Ann Gullon.
SLEIGHTS pre-school group Sunshine Corner in the grounds of Sleights C of E School, Monday to Friday mornings, 9-11.30am during term-time. Vacancies for children two to five years old from September. To reserve a place contact Mrs Kemp on 897652.
ST John's Church Mums and Toddlers Group meets in Church House on Mondays during term time 1.30-3pm. Children 0-five welcome with parents/carers welcome. Activities include creative artwork, music and cookery as well as play, £1 per class includes refreshments. For details ring Janet MacDonald on 810275.
MUMS and Toddlers Group meets in Sleights Village Hall on Thursdays, 1.30-3.30pm, £1 per class including refreshments. Children 0-4 years most welcome. Wide range of toys for all ages. The group will commence after the school holidays. For details ring Paula Clarkson on 810857, Jemma Ellis on 605294 or Jo Dale on 825675.
SLEIGHTS YCA meets on the second Monday of the month, 2.30-4pm in Sleights Village Hall. Speakers at all meetings, new members always welcome. Contact the secretary on 810362 for details.
WHITBY Flower Club meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 2pm in Sleights Village Hall. New members welcome. For further information contact Mrs J Frater on 810278. There will be no Whitby Flower Club during the month of August.
WHITBY and District Model Railway Club meets in Church House from 7.30pm on Wednesday evenings. For details contact Dr J Stewart on 811039 or Mr D Thorne on 601757.
BEGINNERS Tai Chi on Tuesdays 11am-12.30pm in Sleights Village Hall. Soft shoes and comfortable clothes, everyone welcome
GENTLE Aerobics on Thursdays in Sleights Village hall, 10-11am slower pace class with low impact and lots of fun, everyone welcome