by Willoughby Parish Council | Jun 11, 2021 | Community posts
In 1971, as a newly qualified geologist, Willoughby resident Dick Merriman was given “a dream start to his career”. He was chosen to be part of a team that would land on the uninhabited islet of Rockall, with the purpose of attaching a flashing navigation...
by Willoughby Parish Council | May 18, 2021 | Community posts, Family & children
A message from Willoughby Community Park Association: We are still raising funds for the ZIPWIRE at Willoughby Park. If we can raise just £1,000 more over the next few weeks we will be able to buy and install it in July, ready for the Summer holidays! Thank you so...
by Willoughby Parish Council | May 30, 2020 | Community posts, Family & children
I’ve taken pictures of interesting features around Willoughby – can you find them all? Trails 1 – 3 cover West Thorpe, part way down Main Street and round the back of the school! You don’t need to go on any private property and it’s fun...
by Willoughby Parish Council | Apr 21, 2020 | Community posts, Family & children
Below is a range of family and kid-friendly activities, some great for home-schooling, others just for general interest. Resources spreadsheet: this spreadsheet includes 5 tabs but the second may be especially useful – Kid Stuff! Family Zone: this...
by Willoughby Parish Council | Apr 10, 2020 | Community posts, Nature & Wildlife
This is the ideal time of year to make use of hedgerow foods. The present shortages will challenge our skills in making food stretch further. When going for your daily walk around our wonderful countryside, take a plastic bag and a pair of rubber gloves. The nettles...
by Willoughby Parish Council | Apr 4, 2020 | Community posts
During the Coronavirus pandemic, there are a number of local businesses who are delivering supplies to Willoughby. Below is a list of the ones we know of so far but please let us know in the comments if you there are others. Please also note that the situation can...
