Sunday Lunch & a stroll through history

Stephan Kurth • June 24, 2018


A small group of St Wilfrid Brethren and wives met up to explore the site of the Battle of Towton before meeting up with other Brethren, wives, partners and friends to enjoy an excellent Sunday Lunch at the nearby Dintingdale Restaurant.
The Battle of Towton was fought on 29 March 1461 during the English Wars of the Roses, near the villages of Towton and Saxton in Yorkshire. The battle is described as “probably the largest and bloodiest battle ever fought on English soil” with at least 28,000 losing their lives. Today it is a gentle stroll through lovely peaceful countryside, marked only by interesting and very informative interpretation panels which line the two mile Battlefield Trail.


After our stroll through history, we retired to the nearby Rockingham Arms for some well deserved ‘refreshment’, much needed on such a lovely summer day! We then moved on to the excellent Dintingdale Restaurant, based at the nearby Scarthingwell Golf Club to meet up with the others for a delicious Sunday Lunch. As always, the company was excellent, the conversations never ceased and a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon was spent by all!

Another St Wilfrid BBQ Success!

By Stefan • October 12, 2023
After the disappointment when poor weather caused the event to be postponed in July, the second attempt to BBQ in September proved very successful with around thirty members, family and friends attending. The BBQ was generously hosted by Adrian & Annie with Adrian also acting as Chief Chef. The delicious food was complemented by specially brewed beers, courtesy of our resident Master Brewer Andy and his assistant Linda, together with wines and soft drinks. Many thanks go out too to everyone for the generous donations of salads and desserts. Fine dining, good drinking and excellent company! Happily on this occasion, the English summer weather was kind! Again, many thanks to everyone who was able to support or contribute to this event with particular thanks to Adrian, Annie, Andy & Linda for all their hard work. Their and everyone’s generosity has raised a further £715 for the Master’s Charity. Fantastic! From an enjoyment, social and fundraising perspective – the BBQ really was once again a great success

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Challenge met by St Wilfrid!

By Stefan • August 3, 2023
St Wilfrid Lodge were delighted to take up the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge again after their last outing in 2019 and despite the very mixed weather conditions the four walkers did themselves and the Lodge proud! It was an early start for Gerry, Joe, Paddy and Richard who left the Horton in Ribblesdale start point just after 7am. The Yorkshire Three Peaks includes Pen-y-Ghent , Whernside and Ingleborough . The walkers started their 25-mile route climbing first up Pen-y-Ghent then towards the Ribblehead Viaduct, up Whernside then down to Chapel le Dale, and finally up and down Ingleborough to finish back in Horton-in-Ribblesdale. Over 60,000 steps, twelve hours of grit & determination - a superb effort by everyone! Our heroes were raising funds for St George’s Crypt with which the Lodge has had a long association. Its not too late to contribute! Please support them generously using the link : www.justgiving.com/page/bhl-mason-1689178647402 All donations to support St George’s Crypt. Support was given en-route by the WM, Andy, his wife Linda, Jack & Stefan who ensured that they were fed and watered on their challenging task. Well Done Everyone!
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