Selby District
Just 14 miles from York, Selby is a pretty and historic market town with its origins dating back to a Viking settlement on the banks of the River Ouse. The town is described as one of Yorkshire’s “hidden gems” and if you haven’t visited already, head off to the truly breathtaking medieval Abbey with its crumbling 15th century gatehouse. Until 1974 Selby was part of the West Riding of Yorkshire. Did you know that the town once had a very important shipbuilding industry?
Selby as a “district” includes the town of Tadcaster plus a host of villages including Balne, Walden Stubbs, Barlby, Monk Fryston, Biggin, Hambleton, Hemingbrough, West Haddlesey, Barlow and Long Drax. The Drax Power Station is situation in the District. Drax Power Station New Road, Selby YO8 8PH
Things to do and see around Selby
Although sometimes contested, it is widely believed that William The Conqueror’s 4th Son was born in Selby and there is a plaque to commemorate this on the railings at the north side of Selby Abbey. Henry went on to become King of England, King Henry I from 1100 to his death in 1135.
The Shambles, York – if you are into Harry Potter, or even if you’re not, a stroll around this historical area of York is highly recommended.
York Minster – while in the city, take a tour of the Minster and step back in time. Walk around the exterior the building and enjoy the historical buildings and shops.
Selby Abbey – After visiting York Minster, move forward a couple of hundred years and step inside Selby Abbey. (YO8 4PU)
Tiger Moth Experience – Waiting for dare devils, an hour away in Sherburn is this incredible experience. Go up up and away in a de Havilland Tiger Moth. (HD8 8XP)
The Barwick Maypole is one of the tallest maypoles in Britain and is the centrepiece of the Yorkshire village of Barwick. Find it at Maypole Mews Barwick In Elmet, Barwick In Elmet LS15 4PE
Barlow Common Nature Reserve has several lakes where you can sit back, relax and reconnect with nature – Park Lane, Selby YO8 8JW. The views are breathtaking!
Towton Battlefield is perfect for a circular walk of around an hour and a half. There are designated paths and information boards give an account of the past.
If you are finding life within your relationship difficult in Selby, it might be wise to seek out expert family law advice.
The following local firm features in The Hug Directory:
Find Lucy Phipps and the Family Law Team at Harrowells feature in The Hug Directory
Sometimes a collaborative approach is appropriate. In other cases, fighting your corner robustly is what is required to protect your position and avoid other parties deliberately frustrating progress towards the right outcome for you.
Harrowells Solicitors
Offices in York city centre at 1 St Saviourgate, York, YO1 8ZQ and Clifton Moor, Haxby, Easingwold, Thirsk, Malton and Pocklington
Mental wellbeing is a state of mind; it’s how we feel and think
Throughout our lives there are certain circumstances which can lead us to feel lonely. The triggers are common and run alongside life changes.
If our metal wellbeing is positive, we are able to realise our own potential and have ambitions and aspirations for the future. We’ve all been through times where these things don’t exist, where the future looks grey and bleak and we can’t see a way out. Going through a divorce or bereavement can really mess with our heads as we reach that maximum bandwidth capacity, trying to cope and deal with everything which is being thrown at us. Suddenly we may have to become experts in financial matters, or family law along with dealing with the grief of losing a partner through death or separation. This is why its a really good idea to get some expert help and guidance, to help to ease our anxiety and to know that someone is on our side.
When we have so much to deal with, it becomes very difficult to cope with the normal stresses and strains of life. Something such as seeing the over-spilling laundry basket can push us to our limit and we have an emotional outburst. Major stress can lead to panic attacks and even depression. We may start to act out of character as anxiety takes hold and find that we can’t even work in a productive way. We may become absent and unavailable for our children. life becomes overwhelming.
Our mental wellbeing is on-track when we
- Can realise our own potential,
- can cope with the stresses and strains of life,
- are able to work in a productive way,
- are part of a network or community and able to contribute something to that group,
- see a future for ourselves and have ambition,
- look after our physical health, are able to sleep well, make healthy food choices and take exercise.
- We have positive thoughts
