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Thursday, March 16, 2006

Aberford news in March

Beaver Scouts: A new Beaver Colony is being set up in Aberford starting in April. Beaver Scouts is for young people aged between six and eight and is the youngest section of the Scouting family. Beaver Scouts enjoy making friends, playing games, going on visits and helping others. We will meet at Aberford School on Wednesdays between 6pm and 7.15pm (term time only). If your child is interesting in joining, or if you are interested in helping as a leader and are over 18, please contact Su

Sunbeams: This happy pre-school group for all children from 0-school starting age meets every Monday at the Methodist Church from 9.15-11.15am. Come and join us for toys, music, games, craft, refreshments, conversation and fun. All parents, grandparents and carers welcome.

Pub Quiz: Fancy testing the old grey matter in a pub quiz? Two opportunities each week in Aberford. Wednesday night at the Arabian Horse and Thursday night at the Royal Oak.

Village Hall: Available for hire for meetings, parties and functions. For details please contact Harry Fisher on 0113 281 2992.

Tuesday Club: This friendly club for the over 55's meets on alternate Tuesdays in the Pool Room at the Royal Oak, beginning with lunch at 1pm. New members always welcome. Please contact Alvice on 0113 281 2192.

Mobile Library: Calls each Monday at Beech View from 4.35pm-5.10pm, Highfield 5.50pm-6.30pm, St John's Garth from 6.30pm-7pm and outside the Arabian Horse from 7pm to 7.30m.

Source: Wetherby today 03 March 2006

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Tuesday, March 07, 2006

Ebay - Almhouses Postcard

On Ebay now ... POSTCARD ALMHOUSES ABERFORD YORKSHIRE


Starting bid £3.50
Time left: Ends 12-Mar-06 18:15:00 GMT
Item number: 6259819332

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Monday, March 06, 2006

John Speed - Map of Yorkshire (Aberforth)

Below is a section of John Speed's Map of West Riding of Yorkshire. Printed in 1610.

Look carefully and you can see Aberforth in the middle of the map. Also note how small Leeds (Ledes) is on this map!

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