FROGS - Skipton

Eyes down for Greatwood School's Spring Bingo!

Come and join us at 6:30pm to 8:30pm on Thursday 16th May for fun at our Spring Bingo, raising funds for Greatwood Primary School.

Free entry for children.
£2 entry per adult, including a free hot drink.

A book of six games costs £3, plus £1 for a Flyer sheet.

Tea, coffee, juice and crisps available.

Exciting news (again!)

Friends of Greatwood School are planning on putting on the inaugural Greatwood Beer Festival from probably around 5pm Friday 28th to 10pm Sunday 30th July 2023.

We have plans in action but the only way we could possibly run such a venture is with the help of volunteers such as you! We are therefore looking for people to commit themselves, as soon as possible, to helping us raise funds for the children of Greatwood School. No experience is necessary as we will have experts on-site at all times.

Can you please help pull pints or collect/wash glasses for a couple of hours? Various shifts are available, and some free beer will be allowed at the end of your shift. Other drinks such as wine/gin will most likely be available, as well as soft drinks for the kids, as this is going to be a family-friendly event.

Please bear in mind that this is run by volunteers for the children of Greatwood School, so if your kids are at the school (or even not) then please get involved as they are the ones who will benefit.

If you can help out then please send us a message on Facebook or text/Whatsapp your details to Steve on 07709743317 as soon as possible.

Thank you!

** IF WE DON'T GET ENOUGH VOLUNTEERS THEN THIS EVENT CANNOT GO AHEAD **

Now that it's past midday I am delighted to reveal how much you beautiful people have raised in the FroGS Easter Raffle and Bingo

Drum roll, please...

A grand total of £1332.40!!!

Thank you soooo much to everybody who has bought raffle tickets, donated prizes or came to the bingo. We couldn't have done it without you

Don't forget to return all unsold raffle tickets, stubs and money to school by Friday!

Great news from Greatwood. Not long to go now!

On Tuesday 28th March, starting at 6:30pm, FROGS are proud to present our Easter Bingo. Entry is free and a book of six bingo sheets costs £2. Tea, coffee, juice and crisps are available.

If that wasn't enough, at approximately 7:30pm we will be holding the draw for the Grand Easter Raffle. There are many fantastic prizes to be won, as shown on the tickets and this page, as well as many more.

Don't forget that all raffle ticket stubs, money and unsold tickets must be returned to school by next Friday 24th March.

See you there!

Only one day to go until the tickets for the Greatwood Easter Raffle go on sale...

Great news!

We have today taken delivery of a large box of raffle tickets! They should be distributed on Monday, with each child at Greatwood taking home two books of tickets to be sold at 50p per ticket.

As listed on the tickets, all monies and stubs should be returned to school by Friday 24th March.

Good luck!

The Greatwood Easter Raffle is pleased to bring you today's special prize, courtesy of Stanforths - Celebrated Pork Pie Establishment - a nine inch square pork pie worth £20. That's a lot of pie!

"The celebrated pork pie establishment with a reputation for quality and customer service.

"Stanforths Butchers was established pre war by Jim Stanforth who quickly became well known in the town for the delicious pork pies he was making.

"After moving to the Millbridge site that the shop still stands on today over 80 years ago, the business continued to grow and the pies became more sought after both by the people of Skipton and the many visitors to the town.

"Throughout the years Stanforths have kept to the same recipe and traditional ways of making their famous pies, sausage and other products thus ensuring top quality products through to the present day."

For more information on this well-known Skipton butchers, take a look at their website:

www.stanforthbutchers.co.uk/

They do more than pies!

Skipton Pork Pies, Christmas Turkeys, Locally Sourced Meat, Stanforth Butchers Pork Pie establishment & Butchers in Skipton, North Yorkshire for retail and trade customers. Bespoke & specialiaty pork pies for weddings, birthdays and special occasions

Today's great prize in the Greatwood Easter Raffle has been very kindly donated by Beck Hall in Malham, and is a fantastic £50 voucher to be redeemed against accommodation, food and drinks

"Over an ancient clapper bridge in the centre of the Yorkshire Dales village of Malham lies the magical Beck Hall Hotel, Bar & Restaurant. Surrounded by rolling hills and the most magnificent limestone landscapes, our little hotel provides an enchanting escape from everyday life.

"After a day of exploring, unwind in one of our 21 whimsical en-suite rooms, while away a summer evening in our streamside restaurant & bar or spend a winter’s night by a roaring fire in the Snug."

Beck Hall is very dog-friendly, and your canine companion is welcome in the bedrooms as well as at mealtimes.

For more information, please take a look at their website

www.beckhallmalham.com/

where loads of information is available on this beautiful establishment, as well as the local area

Beck Hall, Malham Built in 1705 as a yeoman’s cottage, Beck Hall became a “wayfarers’ hostel” in the 1930s. Over the years, this quaint, riverside cottage has grown into a little hotel that is now being lovingly restored by owners Andy and Louise Macbeth. Beck Hall isn’t posh or perfect, but its charming hi...

So then, folks. What delights has the Greatwood Easter Raffle got in store for you today?

As is common with local attractions, we pretty much all know about them but often haven't visited them. Today's prize has been very generously donated by the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, and is a Family Ticket for two adults and two children.

Drink in the nostalgia of sitting back in comfy seats on an old-time steam train, and travel all the way up the line and back again. With the railway being dog- and child-friendly (baby-changing facilities available at both stations), it is a great family trip out.

Why not make it a day out and take a picnic? Get on the classic steam train at Embsay, alight at Bolton Abbey and walk to the priory (1.5 miles). You can then get back on the train afterwards and return to Embsay.

For more information on this great heritage service, take a look at their website

www.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk/

and have a fantastic family day out

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Calling all chocolate lovers.

Do you like a Toblerone? Who doesn't?! Well, here's a prize in the Greatwood Easter Raffle that just keeps on giving - a Toblerone that I defy anybody to eat in one sitting.

A huge thanks to Steve Richardson from TBS Formulations for donating a MAHOOSIVE 4.5kg Toblerone to one lucky winner. Steve is one very generous guy!

www.tbsformulations.com

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Today's fabulous prize in the Greatwood Easter Raffle comes courtesy of The Knight's Table in Settle, North Yorkshire and is an Afternoon Tea for Two, including tea/coffee.

"Uniquely situated at the northern end of the Ribble Valley, The Knight's Table provides food fit for a King.

"From homemade cakes with a range of speciality teas and coffees through to our fabulous Sunday Roast Lunches using beef from our own family farm.

"All our produce is locally sourced wherever possible, ensuring the best cuisine around and all lovingly made fresh by our two chefs who have over 30 years’ experience between them. Serving our fine fare from 11am until 8pm every day, you can be sure of a warm welcome day or night, and depart with full tummies and with a smile on your face.

"The café and restaurant offers views from both inside and out which are beyond compare, and being full licensed you could always just pop in to relax and watch a stunning sunset while being refreshed with a pint of locally crafted real ale or a glass of wine off our extensive wine list."

For more information on this superb restaurant, visit their website at

The Knights Table café and restaurant 5 star rated café and restaurant near Settle in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Fabulous local food, ales, wines and views.

I am delighted to let you all know about today's special prize in the Greatwood Easter Raffle as I am pretty sure I could do with one myself!

It is a voucher for a 30 minute deep tissue industrial massage specially for your lower back, neck, shoulders and legs worth £30, very kindly donated by Dean Majors, aka The Backman

You will have all heard of a jack of all trades. Well, Dean is a master of several trades. Not only is he a massage therapist, he is also the Chalkmaster. You will no doubt have seen his work throughout Skipton, especially on chalkboards outside pubs. His artwork and handwriting is stunning, so if you need any boards writing then give him a shout. He also fancies himself as a bit of a comedian...

https://www.cravenherald.co.uk/news/22422580.backman-dean-creates-meme-swimming-emphasise-leak-providence-place/

He's basically a very talented top bloke. Check him out

Backman Dean creates meme of himself swimming to emphasise leak in Providence Place A SKIPTON man has created a meme of himself swimming through a leak in Providence Place after becoming fed up of reporting it.

Today's superb prize in the Greatwood Easter Raffle comes courtesy of The C**k And Bottle public house on Swadford Street. They have very generously donated a £40 voucher!

"If you like traditional home cooked food then you’ll love what we have to offer and if you’re a lover of cask ale then look no further!

"Here at the C**k & Bottle we pride ourselves on serving great homemade food. Everything on our menu is made in house from locally sourced suppliers. Even our crisps are made in Yorkshire!

"With its welcoming pub atmosphere, the C**k & Bottle is a great place to enjoy a drink or two. Why not get a team together for our quiz night? Every Wednesday night from 9pm."

For more information on this historic and splendid dog- and family-friendly pub then please visit their website at:

Skipton Pub | Traditional Pub Food | Cask Ales | C**k & Bottle Pub, Skipton The C**k & Bottle pub is in the heart of the thriving market town of Skipton serving traditional home cooked food and locally brewed cask ales with a range of whisky and gins. Come and visit us at The C**k & Bottle pub in Skipton where you can enjoy great drinks, fabulous food and good company

I am delighted to reveal that today's superb prize in the Greatwood Easter Raffle is...two tickets for a wilderness cookery experience day, courtesy of Yorkshire Dales Bushcraft, at their basecamp just outside Ripon.

Yorkshire Dales Bushcraft runs experience days all year round, and works with a number of schools across the county, delivering its Bushcraft awards scheme.

Yorkshire Dales Bushcraft was created and founded by Jonathan Stodart. Born and raised in the Yorkshire Dales, he has been practicing bushcraft and survival skills for almost 20 years. He is also a keen underground cave explorer, focusing on the discovery of new cave systems throughout the county. Jonathan has traveled extensively through the Middle East, India, Canada, and Africa. Living with indigenous tribes and learning about how they survive and thrive in some of the harshest environments on the planet. Jonathan also has a real passion for wilderness cookery.

To find out more, visit their website at

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The fantastic prize for the Greatwood Easter Raffle being revealed today is a family ticket (two adults and up to three under-18s) for Skipton's great treasure - SKIPTON CASTLE

No doubt you have all heard of it but how many of you have actually visited it recently? It has been shown on numerous TV programmes and now the lucky winner can visit it free of charge!

Over 900 years old, SKIPTON CASTLE is one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England and is well worth a visit at any season of the year.

Visitors can explore every corner of this impressive history-rich castle, which withstood a three-year siege during the Civil War. View the Banqueting Hall, the Kitchen, the Bedchamber and Privy. Climb from the depths of the Dungeon to the top storey of the Watch Tower.

Find out more on the Skipton Castle website:

www.skiptoncastle.co.uk

And, we have not just the one family ticket but two have been very generously donated, so you have twice the chance of winning!

Skipton Castle, Superbly Preserved Medieval Castle, Yorkshire Skipton Castle North Yorkshire is one of the best preserved famous castles in Britain open for educational school visits and group bookings with book shop and tea rooms

FroGS are excited to announce our Great Easter Raffle, to be drawn at the Easter Bingo event on Tuesday 28th March at Greatwood School. Tickets will be sent home with the children and can be purchased at 50p each.

Over the next week or so, we will be highlighting some of the main prizes that can be won.

Today's prize has been very kindly donated by Peter Watson Garage - Used Car Sales and Vehicle Servicing in Skipton.

We all dread that time of the year when we have to MOT our car. Yes it is necessary to ensure that all cars are up to a safe standard but it is an expense. Peter Watson's have generously donated a free MOT test to cut down on that expense.

As Skipton's premier independent, family owned workshop, Peter Watson Garage provide first class service at an affordable price, have technicians trained on the latest technologies and adhere to the Bosch Car Service Code of Practice.

Peter Watson Garage, based in the centre of Skipton, North Yorkshire have been MOTing cars and light commercials for over 50 years. They have a state of the art test lane for Class 4, 5 and 7 vehicles and offer a while-you-wait service or a courtesy car service, subject to availability.

Foe more information check out their website:

https://www.pwskipton.co.uk

Keep your eye open for another great prize tomorrow

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FroGS are excited to announce our Great Easter Raffle, to be drawn at the Easter Bingo event on Tuesday 28th March at Greatwood School. Tickets will be sent home with the children and can be purchased at 50p each.

Over the next week or so, we will be highlighting some of the main prizes that can be won.

Today I am delighted to introduce you to My Expedition Rocks who have very kindly donated a £50 voucher to be used for a holiday club for kids, or towards a Rock Skills Introduction for Kids (an additional £15 required)

"My Expedition Rocks provide both ‘off the shelf’ and bespoke adventure, outdoor education & expedition packages of the highest quality. Endeavouring to bring lessons learnt from our diverse backgrounds to new and reimagined activities, our adventures have clear learning outcomes and expectations. In short, we have an adventure for all!

"With a passion to develop and provide tailor-made experiences for you or your organisation, My Expedition Rocks ensure that our packages meet your needs through appropriate activities and venues, as well as expert facilitation."

This is a fantastic opportunity for your child to safely experience adventure in the great outdoors, under professional instruction.

For more information on My Expedition Rocks, please visit their website at:

https://myexpeditionrocks.com/

Keep your eye open for another great prize tomorrow

My Expedition Rocks We provide both ‘off the shelf’ and bespoke adventure, outdoor education & expedition packages of the highest quality. Endeavouring to bring lessons learnt from our diverse backgrounds to new and reimagined activities, our adventures have clear learning outcomes and expectations. In short, we ha...

Watch this space for some exciting news...

Hello all!

Now school is back up and running, we are looking to get together for a meeting of minds to discuss potential events and dates etc. Along with what help you can offer.

So, we have created a whatapps group, to keep those who are able to offer their time for planning and assisting with events and fundraising.

By putting your name forward, you are not obliged to join in everything every time. So help and advise or suggest when you can.

If you are interested in joining this "committee" please send a message to us via this page with your mobile and we'll get you added!

Thanks all!

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Please share the page around all of our Greatwood friends and let's get this community growing!

We need to get as many of you together to hold our first meeting, so we all start to understand what might be needed and involved. So if you could comment below whether morning, afternoon or evening is better, or if there is a particular day that is a no go. We won't be able to get all of you in one go, but we'll go with the majority and keep everyone informed!

Nobody will be expected to take part in everything! But many hands make light work!

FROGS - Skipton updated their business hours.

Watch this space...

We are working through a lot of ideas and again need your help to evolve and run them!

On the drawing board currently we have a Summer Fair, Bingo, Gin Tasting, School Disco & Kids Movie Nights!

Welcome!

Coming soon, a re-launch of our FROGS team and events!

First of all, we need volunteers to come together with ideas and their time! Please register your interest by sending us a message!

We'll be holding an initial meeting within school and will arrange this at a suitable time where the majority can make it.

FROGS - Skipton updated their website address.