Dunnington Parish Council Newsletter – May 2026
How nice it is to have light mornings and evenings and to feel the warmth of the sun as we head towards summer. It is the ideal time of year to try something new like joining the bowls club or volunteering with the In Bloom Team. Not only will you enjoy the outdoors but you will also meet like-minded people.
Playpark
We are pleased to report the playpark is now fully open.
Hassacarr Nature Reserve
Please can visitors to the nature reserve keep to the paths and dog walkers keep their dog on a short lead as it is still the nesting season.
Cemetery
Unfortunately, the seat around the tree has had to be removed as the wood was rotten rendering the seat unsafe. We are currently looking for a replacement and will also be replacing the benches as well.
Annual Parish Meeting
Thank you to all those who attended the meeting and to the various speakers.
Welcome
We would like to welcome Kath Yeoman to the Parish Council. Kath has lived in the village 37years and has been involved with several village groups.
Parish Councillor Vacancies
There is still one vacancy for a Parish Councillor to join the Parish Council. If you are community minded and would like to make a difference, then please contact the Parish Clerk for further details. The successful applicant will be given full training.
Out and About
The Summer Sunday and Bank Holiday DalesBus services from York to Fountains Abbey, Nidderdale National Landscape and the Yorkshire Dales National Park have made a welcome return. DalesBus services 822, 825 and 875 will run from York every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday until 18th October.
All single fares on DalesBus services are no more than £3 and under 19s can travel for just £1. Concessionary bus passes are now valid on all DalesBus services too.
Full details are available online at www.dalesbus.org
The Moorsbus has also commenced services on Saturday, Sundays and Bank Holidays until 27th September.
Further details are available online at www.moorbus.org
Social Events
Alfie Moore
The Parish Council in conjunction with Dunnington Sports Club are pleased to report the booking of Radio 4’s comedian Alfie Moore on Friday 8th May 2026 at 7.30pm when he will perform his “Fair Cop” Radio Warm Up show. This is a different show to the sold out one in March at Pocklington Art Centre and is quite a coup for Dunnington. Tickets are £19 (+£1.50 online fees) and are available Online at: https://fixr.co/event/alfie-moore-tickets-992462342. A limited amount are available from the Sports Club.
Alex Hamilton Band
Alex and his band are back at Dunnington Sports Club in another collaboration between the Parish Council and the Sports Club on Friday 26th June at 7.30pm. Tickets are £12 and are available from the Sports Club or their Facebook page or website.
Alex is an exceptional guitarist. Like Eric Clapton he is a blues and rock guitarist. His rendition last year of Jimi Hendrix’s “All along the watchtower” was mind blowing. His guitar playing on “Empty Roads” (which you can also listen to on YouTube) is unforgettable.
Snake Davis
The Parish Council welcomes back to Dunnington Sports Club Snake Davis and his band on Saturday 18th July 2026 at 7.30pm. Tickets have been held at last year’s price of £23 and are available from the Sports Club or their Facebook page or website.
Snake Davis has worked with some of the world’s biggest acts including Take That, Tom Jones, George Michael, Lisa Stanfield, Eurythmics, M People, Ray Charles. Snake Davis is a respected saxophonist whose repertoire includes rock, jazz and soul.
The Parish Council is working on further collaborations with Dunnington Sports Club during 2026. Any profits from ticket sales will be used by the Parish Council to fund future community events whilst sales through the bar will be helping the Club.
Dunnington Parish Council Village Show 2026
The date for Village Show 2026 has been set as Saturday 8th August 2026 and will be held in the Reading Rooms. We are still looking for volunteers to help get involved with the planning and organising as well as volunteering on the day. So if you have a flair for planning and organising and bubbling with ideas. please contact the Parish Clerk to give your contact details.
If you would like to sponsor a cup or shield and have your business or love one named against a competition, please contact the Parish Clerk.
Next Parish Council Meeting
The next Parish Council Meeting is Monday 11th May 2026 at 7pm in the Tower Room, St Nicholas Church. Residents are most welcome to attend. The Agenda will be published on the noticeboard next to the bus stop opposite the newsagents. You can also see all Agendas and Minutes on our website.
This newsletter was also published in the Grapevine magazine.