Tadcaster Echo - April/May 2025

Celebrating everything good in Tadcaster and surrounding areas

INTRODUCTION

Hello and welcome to the April/May edition of Tadcaster Echo.

The clocks have gone forward and the nights are certainly getting lighter. Here at Tadcaster Echo, we have ‘sprung’ into action and are showcasing the best local business offers and some feel-good stories.

This month, we showcase Little Voices, who have opened a second centre in Collingham with lessons running every Tuesday at Collingham Memorial Hall.

We also promote the annual event of Boston Spa Gala - a fun day out for all the family which takes place on Saturday June 7th at St John’s School for the Deaf.

We also showcase Jigsaws Childcare, a not-for-profit organisation looking for support with their new-build expansion project.

And lastly, Sister Act: The Musical, coming to you in May from York Musical Theatre Company.

As always, if you would like to be featured in the magazine, whether it be your business or you have a local feel-good story, get in touch and we will be happy to help.

So for now, sit back with a cuppa and enjoy your latest edition of Tadcaster Echo, we will see you again in June.

meet the staff

Distribution Assistants:

Jamie Walton, Justin Newton, Mitchell Brewins, Craig Shaw and Ben

Hammill.

Lisa caley sales executive

LISA WARRENER EDITOR

RACHAEL LIDDLE

DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

Daniella dennis sales manager

These days most homeowners suffer from a lack of storage space. So many precious items that need to be kept – but where to store it all? That’s where Yorkshire Loft Ladders come in.

The company, based locally, offers homeowners the opportunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladder, 50 sq ft of boarding and a light all fully fitted in less than a day from just £277 + VAT. But it’s not just the affordability of the package the company offers that makes Yorkshire Loft Ladders stand out as manager Warren Ingleson explains:

‘Our watchwords are Quality,

Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served tradesmen so our customers are assured of the best job. Integrity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and Value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford. Our business relies on referrals and we got a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply wouldn’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles.

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lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for every installation we carry out!’

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Empower your child’s confidence with Little Voices in Collingham

Little Voices’ second centre recently opened in Collingham with lessons running every Tuesday at Collingham Memorial Hall

Your child is at the heart of everything Little Voices does, whether they love taking centre stage or need a bit of encouragement to come out of their shell, the singing and drama lessons for 4-18 year olds will help them be the best they can be.

Their fun, yet structured, lessons have lots of benefits - boosting confidence and social skills as well as performance abilities.

Little Voices have small group sizes which means individual attention for each child and no one gets left at the back of the room.

They also offer the opportunity to work towards LAMDA’s highly respected and accredited exams in Musical Theatre, Drama, Acting and Communication.

Johann, Principal of Little Voices North and East Leeds, previously taught music and drama locally at Boston Spa, and has four years’ teaching experience.

While at university, Johann released two of her own songs – one of which was broadcast on the popular ‘BBC Music Introducing’ programme, whose early success stories include Ed Sheeran, George Ezra and Florence + the Machine – and she’s also performed at various venues and small festivals.

It is one of Johann’s goals to support children to become confident individuals, no matter what their future career may look like.

Johann told Tadcaster Echo: “Performing arts education is severely underfunded in schools but it’s so important. I want to educate people that performing arts isn’t just about acting and singing – it’s also about learning valuable life skills, such as knowing how to talk to someone in an interview, or even having the confidence to order in a restaurant.”

Little Voices is proud to offer holiday clubs and theatre camps for children to spend the day singing and acting - all whilst building confidence and guaranteed to tire them out for bedtime!

For more information about Little Voices, please visit www.littlevoices.org.uk/north-east-leeds

Parents are encouraged to book a FREE trial lesson by contacting Johann at neleeds@littlevoices.org.uk

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Boston Spa Gala 2025

This annual event and a fun day out for all the family takes place on Saturday June 7th at St John’s School for the Deaf, Church Street, Boston Spa, from 12pm to 6pm

Boston Spa Gala was previously held at Stables Lane playing fields in the town but moved to its new home at St John’s School for the Deaf in 2019 where they have far more space.

The event is not-for-profit and run by a small team of volunteers. Any spare income is donated to local charities and organisations. Over the years they have donated over £10,000 to worthy local causes.

This year’s gala will include a football tournament which will run alongside the gala for boys and girls from the local primary schools.

There will be a variety of stalls including homemade jewellery, candles and hats as well as food vendors including artisan pizzas, crazy spuds, crepes and crumble.

A children’s entertainer will keep the young ones entertained in the Kids Zone.

For the more energetic, there will be a funfair, kids play area, bouncy castle and trampolines.

Live performances on the main stage will include Willis Academy of Dance, Voices of Rock, TLA, Big Red Curtain, Union of Dance and Clifford Drama Group.

There will also be a bar with real ales, cider gin and prosecco.

Oliver Willard told Tadcaster Echo: “I am one of a handful of organisers and I have been helping for the past 14 years. I am very proud of the gala and how it brings people together and celebrates this wonderful corner of Yorkshire. Despite wind and rain, it always seems to bring out the best in people.”

£4 entry for adults, free for under-16s. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

If you would like to help on the day, join the committee or have a stall then please email: bostonspagala@gmail.com

Local not-for-profit organisation looking for support with their new-build expansion project

Jigsaws started life in 2007 and their ethos has always been the welfare and care of all the families in our local community

Initially, from a small modular building, over the years they increased their capacity and took on larger premises.

For the last 17 years they have grown and continue to offer amazing early years’ provision and wraparound care, with an experienced team of practitioners.

The current buildings they occupy are showing the wear and tear of the last decade. As they look to the future of Jigsaws and its sustainability, they need to think about updating to new premises, the growing demand in their area for childcare and the government’s push with funded hours to encourage more parents back into the workplace.

They also need to think about the increase in housing development in the area and how they can best support these new families.

So, they are asking for your help They need to raise funds to support plans for their new building on their current premises. It will be energy efficient with a much smaller carbon footprint. The investment will plan for the future of early years’ provision at Jigsaws and continued training of their future generation of practitioners and teachers. The building will allow them to increase our capacity to support the local need for childcare and wraparound care.

If individuals or companies would like to donate, or if you have ideas as local businesses of how to get involved with this project, they would love to hear from you.

Donate: Scan this QR code

Contact: helen@ jigsawschildcare.co.uk

Introduction to first aid for children

Saturday 9th Aug - 10-11.30am Friday 15th August 6-7.30pm

This course (not certified) covers all the things you need to know. Our fully qualified trainer limits this class to 10 people. Just £10 donated to our build secures a place.

Friday 25th April - Pizza Fun

Deano’s pizza will be at Jigsaws offering their homemade wood fired pizzas fresh ingredients and a variety of toppings. A percentage of all purchases goes to our development fund.

As a not-for-profit organisation we need to raise funds to support our new build expansion project.

We are arranging fund raising events throughout the year and we hope you can join us and help our early years setting.

We have been part of the local community for the last 17 years caring and educating 100’s of preschool children and we want to make sure we can be part of the next generations education.

Friday 17th May - Sherburn Gala

Come along and support us as our children join in the Safari parade and we have a range of goodies and raffles at our stall.

MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

WEDNESDAY 21ST MAY 2025 7.30PM THURSDAY 22ND MAY 2025 7.30PM

Sister Act: The Musical

Who are York Musical Theatre Company?

York Musical Theatre Company (YMTC) is York’s longest-running amateur theatre company, established in 1902. Originally known as the York Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society, they adopted their current name in 2002 during their centenary year.

What can the audience expect from your upcoming Sister Act show in May?

In May 2025, YMTC will present “Sister Act: The Musical,” a feel-good comedy based on the hit 1992 film. The story follows Deloris Van Cartier, a lounge singer who, after witnessing a crime, is placed in a convent for her protection. There, she transforms the struggling choir into a vibrant and soulful ensemble, bringing joy and music to the convent and the community. Audiences can expect uplifting musical numbers, energetic dance routines, and a heartwarming narrative.

Where will the show be held?

At the Joseph Rowntree Theatre in York.

Performances are:, 21st May - 7.30pm, 22nd May - 7.30pm, 23rd May - 7.30pm, 24th May - 2.30pm and 24th May -7.30pm

How can tickets be purchased?

Tickets can be purchased through the Joseph Rowntree Theatre’s official website: www. josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/ sister-act-the-musical/