What’s On
- 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!
- Heritage Afternoon Monday 13th April 1pm to 2.30pm
Please feel free to come along and have a look around and enjoy hot drinks and cakes
We look forward to seeing you.
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 13th April. 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 ...
- Little Hoots – Baby and Toddler Group. 14th and 28th April
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 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in term ...
- Hoots Cafe. Tuesday 21st April. 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)
- Poetry evening. Thurday 23rd April. 7.30pm
Please join us for the next poetry evening Thursday 23rd April at 7.30 pm.
There is a warm welcome for everyone. Shy? Don’t know anything about poetry? Come and listen and enjoy being part of our community friendship. Don’t feel you have to read a poem or you can read more than one but come and ...
- ‘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 ...
- 100 Club.
Congratulations to the winners!
Winning numbers are
February 30, 34, 106, 137
March 130, 151, 63, 40
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.
Past Events
- 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!
- Crib Service. Christmas Eve. 24th December. 3pm
All very welcome… and feel free to come dressed as a nativity character.
- Traditional Carol Service. Sunday 21st December 6.30pm
Come along and enjoy our traditional Carol service. Refreshments served after the service. Everyone welcome.
- 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.
- Christmas Wreath making…. Saturday 29th November. (Pre-booking essential)
Come along between 10am and 12 noon to make a beautiful Christmas wreath under the guidance of ‘Riverbend Flowers’. £40 to include all materials and unlimited hot drinks.
Please contact Christine at escrickpcc@gmail.com for more information and to book your place (payment in advance please).
- 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.
- Concert by ‘Shepherd Concert Band’ Saturday 4th 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…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 brass music! Celebrating over 13 years of performances across ...
- 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.
- Traditional Harvest Festival. Friday 26th September. 7.30pm
Come along to enjoy a Traditional Harvest Festival followed by ‘Bring and Share’ supper.
All very welcome.
- 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 ...
