At a glance
| Comedy Night | May 7th |
| Scarecrow Festival | May 17th |
| Gardners Q&A | June 13th |
| More Diary Dates | |
| Any Other Business | |
| Regular Events |
Sessay Cricket Club Quiz Night
Friday May 1st 7:45 pm
On Friday evening, Sessay Cricket Club are hosting a General Knowledge quiz from 7:45 pm. Everyone is invited. All the profits will go towards the Crowdfunding page in relation to the proposed new net facilities.
Scarecrow Festival
Sunday 17th May 1 pm – 4.30 pm
This is a BIG DAY for Sessay, with visitors coming from far afield to see Sessay at its best. There is a good number of Scarecrows dotted throughout the village and a fun scarecrow trail with clues to follow. The Bar is open. Hot Dogs and Burgers will be available from the BBQ sponsored by Quickline. Teas and Cakes and a great tombola. All we need is sunshine!
Also, we would be very grateful for offers of help on the day with tea, coffee & cakes, the Tombola stall, BBQ and trail maps. Plus donations of cake and Tombola items. See any committee member or email here
Gardners Q&A
Saturday 13th June at 7.30 pm
You are warmly invited to a Gardeners’ Question Time with Sarah Hopps and Mike I’Anson at Sesay Village Hall on Saturday 13th June at 7.30 pm. This is your opportunity to ask all those gardening questions you’ve been storing up!
Our experts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience:
🌿 Sarah Hopps loves sharing her enthusiasm for plants and planting. She has previously been a broadcaster on Radio York and Gardeners’ Question Time, and has spoken at both the Harrogate Flower Show and the Great Yorkshire Show.
🌱 Mike I’Anson was head gardener at a five‑acre private estate, where he led a team through a major five‑year restoration project. He later became Garden Manager at Helmsley Walled Garden, retiring in 2019.
Tickets are available from 1st April. Please click HERE
More Diary Dates
| 26th September 2026 | Hot Doggers (Village Band) |
| 17th October 2026 | Craft Day |
| 19th November 2026 | Macramé Workshop |
| 21st November 2026 | Christmas Fayre |
| 26th November 2026 | Macramé Workshop |
| 5th December 2026 | Christmas Wreath Making |
Sessay Bowls Club
The season is already underway. There have been 2 league matches on Monday evenings. One won, one lost! Upcoming in May in the Galtres League are away matches at Thirsk on May 4th and 11th, and home matches against Dishforth on the 18th. In the Hovingham League, we are home to Thirsk on the 7th, away to Pickering on the 14th, and home to Kirkbymoorside and Swinton on the 21st and 28th, respectively. You are welcome to come and watch, especially on a sunny evening.
The club always welcomes new members, and the Saturday Morning 10:00 am sessions are a good time to start. All you need are flat-soled shoes! There are bowls and people to help with the basics, all the way up to competition level (which isn’t high!). The club plays in two local leagues, and the competition is friendly, helpful and supportive. All ages welcome. We have members aged 16 and upwards.
Comedy Night
The Comedy Night is an external event. The hall will benefit from the hall rental, the cricket club will benefit from the bar proceeds, and we will benefit from a fun night out! even though it’s a school night! Win-win-win!
Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter as professional comedy returns to Sessay! Laughing Pug Comedy Club Events has assembled a “cracking” lineup featuring some of the circuit’s most sought-after performers for a one-night-only showcase. Tickets available here.
Any Other Business
Community Enamel Tiles Project
The Enamel Plaques we all made last Autumn have been mounted and displayed on the gable end of the village hall. They were created by various members of our community aged between 4 and 90. They are a unique reminder of what the community means to them. Apologies for the delay, which has been due to finding the right method to attach them securely and waiting for good weather, as attaching to a damp wall would not work.
Parish Council Meeting
The next Parish Council meeting is on Thursday, May 21st, at 6:45 pm in the Village Hall
Sessay Village Bar
Sessay Village Bar is open in its fully refurbished state. Come and have a look! It’s cricket season now, so Junior Practice is on Friday at 6:00 pm with the bar open and burgers and hot dogs on offer. After the cricket, the bar is open until everyone has gone home. All welcome!
Footpaths
Footpaths and tracks around Sessay are precious and few. The farmers do their best, but at certain times of the year, the routes can be obscure. There may be an opportunity to replace and add to the footpath signs and markers. With this in mind, please can anyone wandering the local area, who notices a missing or damaged sign, take a photo and note the map reference or better still, ‘What-Three-Words’ location and forward to: John MacPherson by email
Regular Events at the Village Hall
Ladies Bootcamp
A mix of core, resistance, cardio and boxing exercises each week. Fun, friendly sessions, suitable for all ages and abilities. £5.00 per session. Wednesday 7-8 pm. Contact Becca on 07770 286644 for more information
Pilates Class
Classes are varied, including the use of small equipment (balls, bands, toning circles, etc) on Wednesday at 10.30. £9.00 per session. Places available. Contact Emma on 07974 145055
May 5th and 19th
Sessay Stitchers – Village Hall at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm in the new meeting room.
Whether you are an expert, a complete beginner or anything in between, if you’d like friendly, informal company when making anything fibre-based, please join us.
May 6th
Sessay WI – 2:00 pm: “Resolutions” Members’ Afternoon
Find the full WI Programme here
May 10th
St Cuthbert’s Church 10:30 am – Morning Prayer with Rev David Brooke and Coffee afterwards
May 12th
Tuesday Club – 2:00 pm LIES & REGISTRATIONS D Bowen
Find the full Tuesday Club programme here.
May 24th
St Cuthbert’s Church 9:00 am – Holy Communion with Rev Dianne Gamble and coffee afterwards
May 30th
Community Café 10:00 – 11:30 am – Come and join us for Tea, Coffee, Cake and a natter. Bring a neighbour.
Featured Photograph
This month’s photo is a picture of the church in the south of the village, kindly supplied by Kay Jackson. If you want a picture from the village featured at the top, please send high-resolution landscape pictures via email here.
Newsletter
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