Welcome to Ryedale

On the last Thursday of every month from 1.30 – 3 pm the following people will be available at Norton Childrens Centre to speak to people regarding any housing needs they may have:

Did you know?  When you go into your library to use facilities such as computers, you DON’T have to show any documents or identification. 

NO ONE will ask you to prove who you are!

Get down to your local library today and enjoy all it has to offer! 

Ryedale has five libraries: in Malton, Norton, Helmsley, Pickering and Kirkbymoorside.  Check opening times on the North Yorkshire County Council website.

The Me too! vouchers scheme in Ryedale is available to help young people to enjoy a variety of holiday and out of school hours activities that can often be difficult to afford.

• Families in receipt of free school meals will automatically be sent the Me too! vouchers.
• Families may also apply if they receive child tax credit at a higher rate than the family element.
• Families may also be referred by the child’s school or professional working with the family.

The vouchers give your child free or cheaper activities up to £10 per session at centres, clubs and organisations throughout Ryedale.

For example, during half term week (15-19 February) the following activities are taking place:

• dance, drama, drumming (Norton College)
• treasure trail (Kirkbymoorside)
• circus skills (Norton and Pickering)
• arts and crafts (Norton)
• theatre workshops (Scarborough)
• football (Norton)
• golf (Snainton)

For more information contact Kate Asquith on 01653 628839 or kate.asquith@northyorks.gov.uk

Stonham is England’s largest provider of housing and support for vulnerable and socially excluded people. We work in partnership with local authorities, health care providers, probation services and other agencies, to deliver services to over 20,000 clients each year.

The support we offer is varied and tailored to each individual client’s needs, we will arrange to visit you in your own home, and you would have a named support worker to work with. Key areas of support and opportunities might involve:

• Support to maintain your home, or move on and settle into a new home.
• Help with budgeting, debt advice, paying bills and claiming relevant benefits.
• Signposting and access to local services e.g housing agencies, specialist support agencies, education, training and employment.
• Help with speaking up for yourself.

For more information look at the poster and leaflet below or click here.

Poster about Stonham: Scarborough A4 poster v2

Leaflet about Stonham: Stonham Ryedale Tenancy Support Service

Form to ask for help: Application form Ryedale-NEW MAY 2009-Core Assessment

Given that there have been so many awareness-raising campaigns about the dangers of drink driving, it is a scandal that some people still drink and drive, both after drinking and also the morning after drinking, and the deaths continue. It is equally scandalous that some drivers drive after taking illegal drugs. Illegal drugs can stay in your system for weeks or even months – it just isn’t possible to have driving and illegal drugs in your life at the same time.

The Brake road safety charity is calling on all drivers to commit to not drink even a drop of alcohol before driving, nor take even a drag on a joint or any other illegal drug. We are also calling on communities to inform the police of known drunk and drugged drivers and help save a life.

Have a SAFE Christmas and New Year!