Our volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to offer door to door transport for non-urgent journeys to medical appointments, day centres, lunch clubs, shops, visiting sick relatives and social activities. The service is for anyone who finds it difficult to access other means of transport due to mobility and/or location. Journeys need to be booked at least two days in advance. For more information or to book a journey please call 01765 645907
The Lime Tree Observatory first opened its doors in 2016 and is available for both public and private bookings.
Typical sessions last around two hours and consist of refreshments, an astronomical presentation either in the observatory or in our newly built immersive planetarium, followed by astronomical observing through the observatory’s range of telescopes if the weather is favourable.
See our website for details of how to book on public sessions, or how to make a private booking.
Please note that entry is by prior booking only. We regret that you are unable to just turn up on spec.
Helping farming people through difficult times.
Confidential help for farmers & farming families on health, anxiety, relationships, inheritance, lonliness, despair, depression, regulations, debt, environment, bereavement & many other problems which can become overwhelming.
To make a donation in support of FCN’s work please go to our website.
FCN Helpline open 7am – 11pm every day of the year.
PCSO Alison Swan
We are a group of Mashamshire residents that love walking and we are also an enthusiastic team of volunteer litter pickers. We either go individually for a walk and take a bin bag or meet as a group and ‘do’ a route. In any case, it’s great exercise and we think we make a difference to our Town and around. You are most welcome to join us for the next group litter pick.
Held weekly on Fridays at the Lightfoot rooms White Bear Masham 11.45 – 1pm. Provides a nourishing lunch in a friendly environment, for people over 65 who are on their own. Cost: £5 for 2 courses. If you live in Masham or surrounding villages, why not try it. New members or volunteers please contact Janet Jameson on 01765 689068
Mind in Harrogate District provide a mental health hub every Wednesday at Mashamshire Community Office. The outreach service provides local access to mental health support, information, advice and training opportunities. Individual appointments are available on Wednesdays between 10am and 12 noon and should be pre-booked directly, please email kirsty@mindinharrogate.org.uk For more information on the full range of services Mind in Harrogate provide, please visit www.mindinharrogate.org.uk
“A Good provision” (Ofsted Sept 17)
Offering wonderful early years experiences in partnership with parents.
Early education funding for 3 & 4 year olds.
Pre-school: 2-5 years.
Holiday club: 2-11 years.
Breakfast Club: 2-11 years.
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Herriot Hospice Homecare and its family of services provide care and support for people living with terminal illness and bereavement across Hambleton and Richmondshire.
The charity is currently bringing inpatient hospice care closer to home for local communities by transforming the former Lambert Hospital, Thirsk. Herriot Hospice@The Lambert will be a haven of care and support, with inpatient rooms, emotional wellbeing and bereavement support suites and a community hub.
Reg. Charity No. 518905