Three royal cheers ... villagers celebrate the King's coronation. Flaxby is a North Yorkshire hamlet three miles east of Knaresborough . Until the twentieth century, it was a farming community comprising two farms from adjoining landholding estates, Allerton to the east, …
Residents are enjoying the sweet taste of success after their home-made cakes event raised £172 for charity. Mervin and Jacqui Straughan hosted the latest social gathering which saw 25 residents sample a range of tasty creations. The cash will go towards the village's adopte…
Smiles in the summer sunshine. The garden party is under way. Organisers are hailing this year's Flaxby village garden party a huge success for bringing old and new residents together for some summer fun. Forty-two residents and relatives attended the event hosted by Judy an…
It’s a hobby that’s gone bee-yond expectations and kept him buzzy . Since retiring from accountancy and corporate finance in 2021, Flaxby’s William Elliott has been well occupied looking after his bee colonies. Sweet success ... William's honey is a hit with buyers. He st…
A children's hospice charity has praised Flaxby villagers for their incredible support in boosting its funds by almost £12,000. Martin House Children's Hospice at Boston Spa has written to the social committee to express its thanks for the donations from village events o…
