S&D Times  -  Issue No 4  -  June 2008

SCORTON LOTTERY  Did you know that Scorton runs a monthly lottery? For £12 per year, each month you could win a 1st Prize of £20 or a 2nd Prize of £10 or one of two £5 Prizes.  With the added chance once a year of a Special Prize of £100.All proceeds go to the upkeep of Scorton War Memorial Institute.If you would like to take part in this from July 2008 then contact the Chair of the Scorton War Memorial Institute Ian Threlfall on 01748 811323 

FEAST CAKE RECIPE for 2008   -  APPLE & ALMOND CAKE 

METHOD – Pre heat oven to 140°C/Gas Mk1.  Grease 8½” tin with greaseproof paper.  Mix ground almonds and nuts with flour.  Cream together marg, sugar and almond essence.  Beat in eggs, one at a time.  Line the bottom of the tin with sliced eating apples, sprinkled with cinnamon.  Turn mixture in to the tin and bake for 1¼ hrs.  Remove and allow to stand for 5 mins before carefully turning on to cake rack.  Sprinkle top with icing sugar and more chopped nuts

  Buy Locally  -  Supporting Local Business 

Recent studies have shown that a large number of home-based businesses are sprouting up especially in more rural areas.  Not just the traditional businesses such as builders, plumbers, carpenters etc but newer occupations such as webdesign to organic produce or from pottery to office services.  Some parishes in North Yorkshire have held local home-based business fairs to promote these businesses and encourage local people to utilise them. Do you run a home-based business in the Scorton, Bolton, Uckerby or Ellerton areas? Would you be interested in attending a promotional event in the village to profile your business to local people?  If you would then please pass your details on to any member of the Parish Council (see opposite page).  If there is enough interest then the Parish Council will arrange an event.

Scorton Village Stores Scorton Store is open 7am - 7pm weekdays & 7am - 5pm Saturday where as well as Groceries, Fiona and Tony sell Fresh Meat, Local Eggs, Chilled Wines & Beers, Fresh Snacks, Ice-creams, Confectionery etc.Plus, of course, this is our Local Post Office which offers many services including picking up your foreign currency

The Heifer Bar & Restaurant Unwind, relax and enjoy a drink or a fantastic meal in the Heifer or in this lovely summer weather enjoy your drink alongside the Green 

The Farmers Arms Inn Socialise at the Farmers - take part in the fortnightly quiz on a Thursday night (see diary for dates), enjoy a meal and a drink during the week or try a traditional Sunday lunch, not forgetting the Feast BBQ on Sunday 17th August.

The Community Tea Room Pop into the Community Tea Room in the Institute Antiroom, Monday - Friday daytime, for a friendly chat whilst you sample Joan’s fantastic homemade cakes, scones and sandwiches 

Chez Thierry Take-aways with class. If you don’t feel like cooking on Tuesdays or just want to treat yourself to a great meal visit Chez Thierry outside Scorton Institute from 5.30 pm till 8.00 pm

The Lakeside - North Farm, Ellerton Much more than just a farm shop  -  This local facility, which is also open on Sunday, has a farm shop with fresh produce including local meat; a delicatessen; a retail area for lovely gifts or just to treat yourself; a Country Café and a large children’s play area.  Customers can also enjoy a walk around Ellerton Lake.