Welcome to The Market Weighton Community Website

 

 

Nestled in the Yorkshire Wolds our town has grown so much in the last few years that this website was set up in 2004 by local people to let residents and visitors get information, advice and give comment on all that is happening in the town.

All Saints' Church

 

We hope you take time to review some of the content of the site and, if possible add your contribution. The website contains valuable information on activities, organisations and news events that are of concern to all Market Weighton inhabitants.

 
The Old Police House in The Green
   

Not sure where to find something?...use the 'search this site' box and get all the results!

Visit the message boards and keep in touch with current developments. If you register, you can post your views on issues, local or otherwise, that interest you, tell us your favourite place to eat or drink or give us some ideas on how you would like the site to develop.  You could even take part in our very successful on-line quiz.

The Duck Pond
 


The gallery is there for any budding photographers that want to share their photographs with the community. Anyone can submit photographs, just contact Administration for a login name and password.

Visit the directory to find local businesses, organisations and contacts for all your health issues.

 
The Green
The Market Weighton Community Website acknowledges the financial support
provided by the following organisations and sponsors.
 
 
In order to facilitate communication we are hosting newsletters for any organisation that wants to take advantage of them. If you are a parent of a child at Market Weighton Infant School, for example, then sign up for the school newsletter and keep up to date with what is happening there.

We are always looking for volunteers, so If you would like to know more about how to get involved in contributing to the website then visit the contact page to get the details you need.

 

 

 

 

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Walkers Are Welcome annual Walks Festival
Walkers Are Welcome are holding their annual Walks Festival from 16th to 19th September.
20/08/2010
John Thirsk gets Hat Trick at Kiplingcotes Derby
John Thirsk gets Hat Trick at Kiplingcotes Derby riding Maisie
20/03/2010
High Street Developments
Not so much news, but some comments about the High Street
08/02/2010
Nigel Chicken elected to local council
Following the recent resignation of one of Market Weighton's town councillors Nigel Chicken has been elected to fill the vacancy.
02/10/2009
Market Weighton Civic Society to host a stall at the local producers market on Saturday 18 July
Photographs from Market Weighton's past, particularly those depicting key landmarks such as the railway station and the iron foundry are wanted.
16/06/2009
Local History Books by Martin Limon
Local History Books by Martin Limon
14/04/2009
No increase in local Council Tax for 2009
Whilst an increase in East Riding of Yorkshire Council Tax is expected, Market Weighton Council will not be asking local residents to pay more over and above that for 2008.
31/12/2008
Volunteers needed for Market Weighton Players next ‘community pantomime’
Come and join us either on the stage (first time triers gratefully accepted) or on the production (publicity, scenery, props., costumes, general helpers are all appreciated and welcomed.
03/10/2008
Giant Bradley Day 2008
Giant Bradley Day 2008 was held on Sunday 25th May, on a thankfully sunny day. Go to the Gallery to see images of the day and some great shots of the events at the Rock Arena.
18/06/2008
Giant Bradley statue erected in Market Weighton
Oak Tree becomes the Giant Bradley statue erected in Market Weighton
22/05/2008
Londesborough Arms to be partly converted into flats
Planning decision overturned following appeal by hotel's owners.
30/04/2008
Resource Centre closure threat
Plans to turn the old chapel on York road are under threat unless community groups come forward who are willing to use the facilities.
03/02/2008
Vixen Broadcasting Ltd ( Vixen 87 ) obtains a full time community radio licence.
Vixen Broadcasting Ltd ( Vixen 87 ) obtains a full time community radio licence application which will allow the station to broadcast continually for a 5 year period.
20/12/2007
Plans for new Health and Social Care Centre to be unveiled.
There is to be a presentation of the plans for the new Health and Social Care Centre at the Londesborough Arms Hotel Friday Nov 9th 4pm to 7pm and Saturday Nov 10th 10 am to 5pm.
05/11/2007
Adverse Weather causes Flash Flooding in Market Weighton
Torrential rain on Monday 25th June 2007 causes extensive flooding in and around Market Weighton.
30/06/2007
Giant Bradley Day 2007
The 12th Giant Bradley Day was held on a rather damp spring day, however the rain did not deter local folk from attending the day's celebrations.
29/05/2007
A New Mayor for Market Weighton
Marion Frith elected as Mayor for 2007/8
10/05/2007
Market Weighton Town Council Elections 2007 - The Results
New councillors for the town.
04/05/2007
Controversial plans to to convert part of the Londesborough Arms into flats have been rejected
Controversial plans to to convert part of the Londesborough Arms into flats have been rejected by the East Riding of Yorkshire council's planning committee.
20/04/2007
Liz Stubbins wins the 488th Kiplingcotes Derby
The race was well won by newcomer Liz Stubbins from Thornton, near Pocklington, on her mount Charlie.
17/03/2007
Council Tax - Good News and Bad News for local residents.
Council Tax - ERYC increase tax, Market Weighton Town Council do not.
23/02/2007
New Library for Market Weighton
Market Weighton to have a new library building in Beverley Road.
22/02/2007
Oak Log to become Giant Bradley Statue
William Bradley, the Market Weighton Giant, to be celebrated in the town in the form of a statue carved from an oak log.
21/02/2007
Archway for Town Market
Plannning permission granted for an Archway to be constructed at the entrance to the town's market site.
20/02/2007