At his time of the year it’s nice to look back over some of the most popular posts of recent years. This post – Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht – was posted, on the walkington-life blog, in December 2017 and still makes for an inspirational read. Thanks Christine. The Christmas Tree Musical Box My sister Pat …
Mooching round the car-boot sale on the Walkington Playing Field the other Sunday I came across a stall selling second hand books. Flicking through one of the overflowing boxes I found a slim volume published in 1984 by the East Yorkshire Family History Society. The book headed “Transportation from Hull and the East Riding to America …
Recently I was chatting to a friend about driving and told her of my niece’s failed test and how she was obviously very disappointed. My friend said that was bad news and then told me of her ninety – something year old aunt who had just applied to renew her driving licence. She was interviewed …
Posted by Jane Just a line to say I’m living, that I’m not among the dead, though I’m getting more forgetful and mixed up in the head. I got used to my arthritis, to my dentures I’m resigned, I can manage my bifocals but God I miss my mind, For sometimes I can’t remember, when …
If you have prizes for All Hallows Church Draw please take them to 6, West End BEFORE Thursday (13th) teatime . Taking them to the quiz on Friday night will be too late since the draw will have already taken place ! Likewise , if you want to buy Draw tickets, telephone 881730 , buying …
Our annual Carol Services and the visits of Father Christmas to the pond will take place on Tuesday 18thand Saturday 22ndDecember at 7.00pm. The magnificent steam organ will be there providing the music for the carols followed by “you know who” giving sweets to all the children. You can be assured of a warm “Walkington …
Posted by Lucy Jenkins Another year, another fantastic pantomime. This year’s show blew me away, from the set detail and props to the incredible acting produced by the people of Walkington. No matter where you were sat, it was easy to be fully immersed into the panto experience, with the floor being used as extra …
Thomas Bailey was the village blacksmith at Walkington for nearly 40 years. He was born at Dunnington, near York, in 1876. His father was a policeman and so the family moved to various places but ended up at Nafferton and stayed there. Thomas was the ninth child of a family of fourteen and when he …
Posted by Helen. A huge thank you to all the generous Walkington villagers who sponsored Team Batten – Tim, Helen and William (12 years old) Batten, in their quest to conquer the Three Yorkshire Peaks Challenge in order to raise money for the HEYHull RetCam charity appeal. Team Batten took part in the …
In January 2017, I set off on a journey around the world, starting at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. My objective was to photograph the people, landscapes and wildlife as I circumnavigated the globe – returning four months later, once again to the prime meridian. Over the course of 118 days, I travelled through …
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