What’s On
- Little Hoots – Baby and Toddler Group. 22nd September
We are now on our summer break.
Our Baby & Toddler Group. Come along to Escrick Church between 9.30am and 11am. Cost £3 per family (Cash or card on the day) .
Refreshments – Tea, coffee and biscuits for adults, milk, juice and biscuits for the children. No need to book – just come along!
(Group meets on ...
- Traditional Harvest Festival. Friday 25th September. 7.30pm
Come along to enjoy a Traditional Harvest Festival followed by ‘Bring and Share’ supper.
All very welcome.
- 100 Club.
Congratulations to the winners!
Winning numbers are
August 14, 47, 20, 18.
September 33, 72, 127, 61
If you would like to join and support Escrick Church at the same time, please contact escrickchurch@gmail.com for more information. It is just £12 for the year and payment can be made by bank transfer, cheque or cash.
- Concert by ‘Shepherd Concert Band’ Saturday 3rd October. 7.30pm
Come join us at St Helen’s Church, Escrick for a delightful evening of music by the Shepherd Concert Band!
All very welcome. Admission £10 to include light refreshments… either on the door ….. or from Eventbrite (there will be an admin fee) …using the following link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shepherd-concert-brass-tickets-1618140986249?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join Shepherd Concert Brass for an unforgettable evening of bold, modern ...
- Escrick Heritage Group. Wednesday 7th October 7.30pm
Come along to hear all about ‘The Treasurer’s House, York and the Green family ’ by Glennis Whyte
All welcome. Escrick Heritage member free. Visitors/Guest £5 to include refreshments. Come along to Escrick Church at 7.30pm. The kettle will be on!
- Heritage Afternoon. Monday 12th October ber 1pm to 2.30pm
Please feel free to come along and have a look around.
Volunteers will be in Church to welcome you and offer a guided tour and answer questions.
Refreshments will be available throughout the afternoon…. or come a litle earlier from 12 noon for soup lunch!
- Partnership Prayer Lunch. Monday 12th October. 11.30am
Come along for informal prayers. The session lasts about 30 minutes and we will be praying for the community, the world and anything else on our hearts. This is followed at around 12 Noon with a simple soup lunch.
All welcome, no need to book and no charge, but donations welcome towards the cost of the ...
- Hoots Cafe. Tuesday 20th October. 9.30am to 12 Noon.
The ‘pop up’ cafe provides a relaxed atmosphere for people to meet up for tea and cake.
The cafe takes place on third Tuesday of each month.
£3 for tea/coffee and cake. Children 50p. Free refills. Everyone welcome. (Dementia Friendly)
- Christmas Wreath making…. Thursday 3rd December 6.30pm for 7pm. (Pre-booking essential)
Come along 6.30pm for 7pm to make a beautiful Christmas wreath under the guidance of ‘Riverbend Flowers’. £40 to include all materials, mulled wine and mince pies.
Please contact Christine at escrickpcc@gmail.com for more information and to book your place (payment in advance please).
- Christmas Tree Festival. Friday 4th December. 10am to 4pm
Church will be filled with beautiful Christmas trees created by members of the local community so please do come along to enjoy, and vote for your favourite tree.
Refreshments will be served throughout for you to enjoy.
Free entry, but donations very welcome.
There will be festive music, raffle and tombola.
Everyone very welcome.
- Christmas Tree Festival. Saturday 5th December. 10am to 4pm
Church will be filled with beautiful Christmas trees created by members of the local community so please do come along to enjoy, and vote for your favourite tree.
Refreshments will be served throughout for you to enjoy… with Bacon Butties 10 to 12 noon.
Free entry, but donations very welcome.
There will be festive music, raffle and tombola.
Everyone ...
- Christmas Tree Festival. Sunday 6th December. 12 noon to 4pm
Church will be filled with beautiful Christmas trees created by members of the local community so please do come along to enjoy, and vote for your favourite tree.
Refreshments will be served throughout for you to enjoy.
Free entry, but donations very welcome.
Festive music, raffle and tombola.
Everyone very welcome.
- Traditional Carol Service. Sunday 20th December 6.30pm
Come along and enjoy our traditional Carol service. Refreshments served after the service. Everyone welcome.
- Crib Service. Christmas Eve. 24th December. 3pm
All very welcome… and feel free to come dressed as a nativity character.
Past Events
- Escrick Heritage Group. Wednesday 5th August 7.30pm
Come along to hear all about
Made in York: the lives and careers of John Barry and Dame Judy Dench’
by John Clitheroe
All welcome. Escrick Heritage member free. Visitors/Guest £5 to include refreshments. Come along to Escrick Church at 7.30pm. The kettle will be on!
- Escrick Heritage Group. Wednesday 1st July 7.30pm
Come along to hear all about ‘Fire! Fire! The formation of the York fire brigade in 1875 ’ by John Shaw
All welcome. Escrick Heritage member free. Visitors/Guest £5 to include refreshments. Come along to Escrick Church at 7.30pm. The kettle will be on!
- ‘Prosecco and Praise’ Sunday 28th June. 4pm
Come along and enjoy singing your favourite hymns and songs.. then enjoy a glass of fizz and a bite or two to eat! All very welcome.
- Escrick Heritage Group. Monday 3rd June 7.30pm
Come along to hear all about ‘The Stones and Crosses of the North York Moors ’ by Paula Connelly
All welcome. Escrick Heritage member free. Visitors/Guest £5 to include refreshments. Come along to Escrick Church at 7.30pm. The kettle will be on!
- Escrick Heritage Group. Monday 11th May 2.30pm
Come along to hear all about ‘The History of Gin’ by Paul Jennings
All welcome. Escrick Heritage member free. Visitors/Guest £5 to include refreshments. Come along to Escrick Church at 7.30pm. The kettle will be on!
- ‘Easter Celebration’ – concert by Weighton Waytes. Friday 24th April. 7.30pm
Come along for a wonderful evening of music and songs presented by the 35 strong Weighton Waytes.
…. Enjoy beautiful singing and music in lovely surroundings. Wine and refreshments served in the interval.
No need to book, and no set price. Please just come along. Donations welcome on the evening.
There will also be a raffle on the ...
- Escrick Heritage Group. Wednesday 1st April 7.30pm.
Come along to hear all about ‘The Windmills of York’ by Anna Cook
All welcome. Escrick Heritage member free. Visitors/Guest £5 to include refreshments. Come along to Escrick Church at 7.30pm. The kettle will be on!
- Escrick Heritage Group. Wednesday 4th March 7.30pm.
Come along to hear all about ‘The Backhouse Nursery of York’ by Gillian Parker
All welcome. Escrick Heritage member free. Visitors/Guest £5 to include refreshments. Come along to Escrick Church at 7.30pm. The kettle will be on!
- Escrick Heritage Group. Wednesday 3rd December 7.30pm.
Come along to ‘hear and share’ about a special objects or stories…. .. and enjoy festival refreshments.
All welcome. Escrick Heritage member free. Visitors/Guest £5. Come along to Escrick Church at 7.30pm.
- Festive Bacon Butty morning…. Saturday 29th November
Come along for a Bacon Butty. £5 to include tea/coffee/juice.
Please contact Judith on 01904 728845 to indicate numbers and your groups anticipated arrival time.
We look forward to seeing you.
- 6th November 11am. Service of Commemoration and Remembrance for Pvt E J Foxton died 1919.
Pvt E J Foxton died in 1919 as a result of injuries sustained during World War 1. He was buried in 1919 in Escrick Churchyard near his Father and Grandfather.
After many years of research by Rona Houlton, The Commonwealth War Grave Commission were able to installed a Gravestone to mark his grave in September 2025.
The ...
- Knitted Poppy Display in Church from Tuesday 28th October.
The wonderful poppy display will be in Church between 28th October and 16th November. Church is open daily between 8am and 4pm. Everyone very welcome to call in.
Thank you to everyone who has knitted or sewn.
If you would like more information please contact escrickchurch@gmail.com.
- Baby loss Awareness. October 5th and 12th in Escrick Church
Sunday 5th October. 6.30pm in Escrick Church. Service of Thanksgiving and Remembering
Sunday 12th October Escrick Church will be open between 6pm and 7 pm. Please feel free to call in, light a candle or simply sit awhile.
All very welcome to one or both.
- Celebrating National Poetry Day. 2nd October. 7.30pm
The Heritage Poetry Circle is holding an evening celebrating poetry and participating in the national celebration.
Everyone welcome whether you are sharing your love of poetry or listening and enjoying. This years theme is ‘Play’.
Escrick Heritage Group members free/Vistors and Guest £5 to include refrehments.
- Escrick Heritage Group. Monday 8th September 2.30pm
Come along to hear all about ‘The decline and development of Selby railways’ by Steve Golton.
All welcome. Escrick Heritage member free. Visitors/Guest £5. Come along to Escrick Church at 2.30pm. The kettle will be on!
- Escrick Heritage Group. Wed 6th August 7.30pm
Come along to hear all about ‘The History of Selby Abbey’ by Revd Canon John Weetman.
All welcome. Escrick Heritage member free. Visitors/Guest £4. Come along to Escrick Church at 7.30pm.
- Concert by ‘Shepherd Tuba Quartet’ Thursday 19th June. 7pm
Come join us at St Helen’s Church, Escrick for a delightful evening of music by the Shepherd Tuba Quartet! Sit back, relax, and let the beautiful sounds of tubas fill the air. Tickets include light refreshments and a glass of wine or soft drink during the interval.
Doors open at 6:30pm. Concert starts at 7pm.
All very welcome. Admission ...
- Escrick Heritage Group. Wed 7th May 7.30pm
Come along to share, to hear all about the history of ‘RAF Riccall’ by Tony Kisby
All welcome. Escrick Heritage member free. Visitors/Guest £4. Come along to Escrick Church at 7.30pm.
- Day of Celebration. Sunday 23rd March
Come along to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the re-dedication of St Helen’s after the completion of the restoration following the fire.
10.30am Service of Celebration
12 Noon Bring and share lunch
2pm to 4pm Tea, cake, crafts, organ music, guided tours etc
Please ...
