1)DETECTIVES are hunting a man in breach of his restraining order. Oliver Michael Hargreaves, 25, of Rawcliffe Bridge, Goole, is wanted for breaking the order several times since it was imposed in July 2014. Hargreaves is described as white, 6ft 3in tall, with a medium build and brown hair.

Det Con Linsey Bell, of the Protecting Vulnerable Persons Unit in York, said: “Oliver, if you see or hear this appeal I urge you to hand yourself in straight away. This is not an issue that will go away and we will not stop looking for you until you are back in custody. “I am also keen to speak to anyone who has seen Hargreaves and ask them to contact the police straight away.” “Officers have already visited two addresses where Hargreaves has connections. These visits will continue until he is arrested.”

Anyone with information should contact North Yorkshire police on 101 select option 1 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

 

2) THE newly-elected joint chairman of Thirsk & Malton Green Party has condemned proposals for fracking at Kirkby Misperton. Nic Burton said local people had real worries about pollution of air and water from fracking and did not trust glib claims that everything was under control. “We rely on underground aquifers for our water supply, and any pollution would result in major problems,” he added.

 

York Press: Alfie Moore

3) COMEDIAN Alfie Moore, a former Humberside police sergeant, will perform at Selby Town Hall on Saturday, December 6. The Naked Stun is based on the true story of Alfie’s efforts to track down a serial flasher, and the latest date on the tour of his Edinburgh Festival show.Tickets cost £12 in advance, £14 on the door, and are available from the town hall on 01757 708449 or at selbytownhall.co.uk

 

4) A TALK on the Roman Roads of North Yorkshire will be held next month. The talk will be given by John Brown, an independent researcher and field archaeologist, at Thornton le Street Village Hall on Saturday December 13 at 2pm. Admission is £2.

 

York Press: Rawcliffe Meadows. Picture: Friends of Rawcliffe Meadow

5) WILDLIFE enthusiasts have announced the days when work parties will doing conservation work at Rawcliffe Meadows. York Natural Environment Trust will be building a reed hedge on January 25, coppicing on February 15 and clearing away undergrowth on March 22 as well as setting up nest boxes among other work. They will also be on site on April 12.

 

6) MASTER stitchers and master wreath-makers will pass on their skills at York Minster helps city residents prepare for Christmas. On December 6, the York Minster Broderers will hold a Christmas embroidery workshop and the Minster Flower Arrangers will give a wreath-making workshop on December 13. On December 20, the Minster Learning Team will teach children how to make peg doll angels and Christmas crowns.

 

7) AN author of magic and fantasy children’s tales will play the hurdy-gurdy and the Appalachian dulcimer in Acomb library at her book signing. Singer-songwriter Toni Bunnell, who wrote Samuel and the Stolen Words and The Fidgit will perform stories with songs on December 13 from 1pm until 2pm. The session will be aimed at three- to seven-year-olds.

 

York Press: Sledmere House is a wonderful setting for a Christmas fair

8) SLEDMERE House in the East Riding will hold its 10th annual Christmas Fair from December 5 to 7. Held in the atmospheric Home Farm Buildings between 9.30am and 4pm, there will be more than 100 stalls selling a variety of food, crafts, gifts and decorations for the festive period. For further information, please visit www.sledmerehouse.com

 

9) A PRIMARY school in York has raised more than £6,000 for the charity York Against Cancer. The money was raised by pupils and staff at St Olave’s School, York, throughout a year of fundraising after the charity committee at St Olave’s (made up of volunteers from ages eight to 13) decided to support York Against Cancer this year. Children have baked cakes, devised guessing games, thought up fancy dress costumes and designed cards to name but a few of the activities.