RISHI SUNAK OPENS GREAT AYTON SUMMER FETE 2026 Friday, 19 June, 2026 Rishi Sunak officially opened Great Ayton's bi-annual Summer Fete, joining hundreds of residents for one of the village's most popular community events. Held on the High Green and organised by Great Ayton Parish Council, the Fete brought together local organisations, charities, businesses, performers and community groups for a day of entertainment, activities and fundraising. After formally... Local News
A Sit Down With a 98 Year Old Constituent At The Friary 14th November 2014 I met Sister Tracy Atwood and her team today at The Friary. It is a wonderful Community Hospital that has 18 beds and provides a good range of health care... Local News
Discussing Sheep Tagging at Leyburn Auction Mart 14th November 2014 Another session at a Farmers Auction Mart, this time in Leyburn. In spite of it being store cattle day, the topic farmers most wanted to speak to me about was... Farming
Celebrating the Green Howards Regiment 13th November 2014 After a £2 million refurbishment, Richmond’s Green Howards Museum reopened its doors rather fittingly on Remembrance Sunday. Coming to visit the museum later... Local News
Soldiers Boots, World Class Pipes, Farm Buildings – Local Enterprises Thriving 13th November 2014 An afternoon spent visiting local businesses provided an inspiring end to the day. It was fantastic to see such entrepreneurial and varied companies all... Local News
Richmond Coffee Morning 13th November 2014 Richmond Town Hall hosts regular coffee mornings for various local charities. I went along this morning to introduce myself to residents and hear about their... Local News
Richmond Station and the Market Town 13th November 2014 The Station typifies what is great about historic market towns like Richmond. A strong community effort enabled the closed station to re-open as a mixed use... Local News
Risedale School – Educating Our Soldiers’ Children 12th November 2014 I had a lovely time with a large group of students at Risedale today. They had prepared so many good questions that I ended up staying far longer than expected... Local News
Visiting Richmond School 12th November 2014 A quick tour around Richmond School this morning. The school has very good facilities, having been the beneficiary of a £32m investment from the Department of... Local News
Remembrance Sunday 9th November 2014 I was honoured to take part in Richmond’s Remembrance Day ceremony today. The British Legion, local officials, military and volunteers came together to stage an... Local News
