1) Star Wars characters on convention panel A veteran from the original Star Wars trilogy will be heading for the North Yorkshire coast next spring. Mike Edmonds played Logray, the head shaman of the Ewok tribe, in Return of the Jedi, and has also featured in many other classic films. He will be taking part in the Sci-Fi Scarborough event, which will be held at the resort’s Spa Complex on March 14 and 15. As well as playing Logray, the actor was one of the puppeteers who helped Jabba the Hut come to life in the classic film. He also featured in such films as The Dark Crystal, Flash Gordon, Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Harry Potter – and famously played Og in the classic Time Bandits. At the convention he will feature on a “Star Wars Unmasked” panel – which will also include Darth Vader himself in the shape of actor Dave Prowse; Paul Blake, who played bounty hunter Greedo; Femi Taylor, who played (Oola) and Pam Rose, who featured as Leesub Sirln.

 

2) A FUNDRAISER for the Shiptonthorpe Heritage Project raised almost £300. Wartime in Shiptonthorpe saw more than 50 people take part in an evening of wartime readings and songs, and funds raised will go towards a scanner and a hard drive to begin the archiving process for a book that will chart the village’s history and memories. Memorabilia for the book can be dropped off at the village hall in Station Road, on Saturday, December 6, between 10am and noon. For more information on the project phone Sue Beadle on 07766 554574.

 

3) PART of a York road will be closed to vehicles this week due to emergency gas work repairs. A diversion will be in place in Victor Street, between Bishophill Senior and Kyme Street until midnight on Friday. An alternative route will be signposted.

 

 

York Press: 4) THREE men were arrested in the Goole area in an investigation into historical allegations of child sexual exploitation. The men, aged 35, 38 and 39, were arrested after search warrants were executed at five properties in the area. South Yorkshire Police said the alleged offences had taken place in Rotherham between 1990 and 2001. Anyone with concerns about child sexual exploitation should contact the police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

 

5)A CHARITY which has launched a scheme to provide free help with everyday tasks for the over-60s who need help with everyday tasks is set to stage a fundraising concert featuring two choirs. Thirsk, Sowerby and District Community Care said proceeds from the show with local the Catterick Garrison-based Military Wives, Affiliates, Girlfriends and Servicewomen and Northallerton Male Voice choirs would help its support its health and social care projects. Its latest initiative will see volunteers performing tasks such as putting out bins, collecting prescriptions or changing a lightbulb. The Volunteers will be matched with individuals living close by who may need support and volunteers will go through the CCA’s recruitment processes before being placed. The concert will be held at Thirsk School and Sixth-Form College on Saturday, from 7.30pm. For tickets, costing £15 for adults and £10 for under-16s, call 01845-523115 or visit Thirsk Tourist Information Centre. If you would like to volunteer, or know someone who you think may need support, call 01845-523115 or email sally.billany@tscca.org.uk

 

6) SCIENTISTS will share ideas during a new event for like-minded theorists. Science City York is hosting its Technology Digests networking event on December 4 to discuss how devices are used in the health, food and environment industries. The first event, SCY Technology Digests: Diagnostics, will take place from 4.30pm to 6pm in the Department of Biology at the University of York.

 

7) A DAY of global events to raise awareness of domestic abuse has been backed in York. The city has shown its support for the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. City of York Council has worked with partners and supporters including North Yorkshire Police and York Retreat to raise the profile of York’s commitment to stop violence towards women and children, including the Reclaim the Night march which took place in the city centre last November.

 

8) RESIDENTS in Bridlington can have their say on the performance of the police, fire service and East Riding of Yorkshire Council this week. The Street Surgery Team will be at Bridlington Central Library on Friday between 2pm and 4pm. If you are unable to attend the session but would like to raise an issue, email vicky.neilan@eastriding.gov.uk

 

9) THIEVES broke into two vehicles parked in Byram overnight on Sunday. A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said property was taken from the vehicles and some was later discarded nearby. Motorists are urged not to leave valuables or bags on show in their vehicles, and report any suspicious activity to North Yorkshire Police on 101.

 

10) ELDERLY residents in the Starbeck area of Harrogate have been targeted by cold-calling roofers. Residents were offered felting, fascias and guttering, but North Yorkshire Trading Standards officers intervened and saved one consumer more than £1,000. Officers reminded residents they should always obtain paperwork for any work undertaken, and any work quoted in excess of £42 must carry a 14-day cooling off or cancellation period. For more information phone North Yorkshire Trading Standards on 03454 04 05 06.

 

11) TWO cars crashed on the A19 between York and Selby yesterday. The crash happened just before 8.30am close to Riccall and caused traffic problems between Selby and York for some time. A spokesman said nobody had been injured in the crash.

 

12) MISSING Haxby man Paul Kilgour was found safe and well by North Yorkshire Police on November 12.