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The voice of Hillam village. founded 1989 by mary little . Delivered free to all homes in hillam. Volume 25 Issue 6. dec–jan 2012-13
At the Church Hop Fifty years ago there were hops in the church hall. Music was from '78' records with a DJ on the drums. Then the vicar of Birkin banned hops in his village hall. He was worried that dancing brought young people together and he was particularly concerned about what might happen on the way home. This may seem strange nowadays. On that occasion a church warden resigned in protest and a mother (oddly) never took her children to church again. In our more enlightened times, young people do not rely on adults to provide or approve their recreational fun. There is Facebook. Before a recent Facebook party on the Community Association (CA) play area and School Field the CA challenged parents (and grandparents) to prevent family members attending. Police visited more than one potential teenage reveller. This follows on from vandalism at Monk Fryston School. The school council asked for apologies and explanations, a call which was not entirely ignored. A year ago Burton Salmon cricket pavilion was burnt to the ground, a case which was never solved despite the offer of a £1,000.00 reward. When there is wanton damage, intimidation of residents and offensive behaviour in public, the community is entitled to resist and insist that the perpetrators be identified and brought to book. We don't want to put the clock back fifty years - and the needs and aspirations of young people should be recognised and understood. However there has to be a two way process and the Facebook generation needs to recognize the interests and rights of all the community including the '78' record generation.
Hillam News Editor
How to bid for a Christmas bird Selby Farmers’ Poultry Auction at the Cattle Market in Bawtry Road has become quite an institution among Hillam News readers. Last year locals were among those who bid for over 600 turkeys, ducks, geese and chickens, all offered individually. Buyers fall into two categories, individuals looking for something to put on their own table and butchers with customer orders to fill.
WHICH WINE FOR THE CHRISTMAS TURKEY? So it’s turkey this year And we need to confer Over wine, as we don’t want to rough it. So we’ll first buy the bird – It’s a big one, my word! First we’ll kill it, then pluck it and stuff it. So where to begin? Well most white wine’s too thin, But you could give some thought to a Chablis. Needs a big one, mind you, So a Premier Cru Would be perfect and match up quite fably. If you’re thinking of red Then it has to be said That the flavour you’re looking to mirror, Would be smartly summed up In your glass (or your cup) With a juicy big Shiraz or Syrah. An Australian one Would be fine if it’s from The Barossa or p’raps Coonawarra; Its fruit and its spice Would be really quite nice When teamed up with the big festive sparrer. If it’s French you prefer, There’s a real cri de coeur And it comes from the north of the Rhone; It’s perfumed and fruity – A real festive beauty: Cote Rotie’s a league of its own. John Butterwick trades under the title Winetalks and runs a regular wine workshop at South Milford. John also hosts wine and dine evenings at the Spice Box, Boston Spa. More information is available at www.winetalks.co.uk @Winetalks on Twitter.
Last year prices started at around £30.00 per bird, more or less regardless of weight. This varied from five to 12 kilograms. There was a lot of interest in the family sized bird weighing about 5kg. After an hour or so the hall emptied as individual buyers had got what they wanted. That left professional bidders. On this occasion prices fell dramatically (This is not always the case) and what had previously demanded £30.00 now got knocked down for a mere £20.00. Your correspondent who had already bought a goose, a turkey and a cockerel (It turned out to be a turkey) bought two more birds. For all he knows prices fell further after he left. Bidding is straight forward and easy. You do not have to register on arrival, although butchers are issued with a numbered card. You need to decide what size of bird you want and study how bidding is conducted. It is very quick with probably three birds knocked down every minute. Do not be afraid that the auctioneer will miss you. If the bird is within your price range, put your hand up or shout. If he does not see you at first, it is because he is taking bids from others, but keep trying if you still want it. Once he is accepting bids from you, he will keep checking to see if you are still in the chase. Do not be afraid to pull out if the bird passes your price. Even if you want only one turkey, still bid for several, to indicate to the auctioneer - and more importantly the other bidders - that they cannot ‘run’ you. Your correspondent bid for a dozen birds and bought five. He was frustrated that he was under bidder on a huge goose, which went for £51.00, just £1.00 more than his final bid. When a bird has been knocked down to you, shout out your name to the clerk and go and have gourmet steak pie and mug of tea in the canteen. This will allow your purchase details to reach the cash office. It is not always easy to see the lot number but do try to note down what you paid and what sort of bird you have purchased. Then armed with your receipt, you can collect your bird. I was mystified why out of 650 lots the bidding started with lot no 510 and asked an auctioneer. He explained that prices can vary during the auction (I told you) . So once all the entries were in, a draw would be made in the interests of fairness to the sellers, to decide which lot was offered first.
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THE BIRDING COLUMN This autumn has been truly memorable for birdwatchers along the east coast of England, as the weather conditions at times during September and October have been ideal, with the classic combination of high pressure weather systems over Scandinavia producing an easterly airflow, coupled with rainy and foggy conditions at the coast that have produced significant landfalls of migrant birds. Monday 24th September in particular was a good day to be at Spurn Point, when there was a large “fall” of migrants including not just rarer species such as Hawfinch, Wryneck, Barred Warbler and Corncrake, but also large numbers of common species including 145 Song Thrushes, 52 Common Wheatear, 77 Redstarts, 200 Robins, 120 Meadow Pipits and other miscellaneous species that the average birder would not expect to see on an ordinary day, i.e. Brambling, Lapland Bunting and Snow Bunting. These ideal conditions have continued into October, with the period 22–24 October, producing hundreds of thousands of thrushes along the east coast. In the mornings recently I have seen large flocks of Fieldfares flying across the sky over our village, probably having arrived overnight from Scandinavia. This autumn is likely to be unforgettable for birdwatchers and on the 22nd October at Spurn alone, the number of birds counted was phenomenal, with 21,000 Redwing, 10,000 Blackbirds, 9,000 Fieldfares, 800 Song Thrushes, and 57 Ring Ouzels. Robins, Goldcrests and Brambling also arrived in large numbers on that day, some of which were caught and ringed.
by Graham Todd
eagled face down in the grass, with a few wing feathers missing, but with no other signs of damage. I immediately recognised this as “one of my birds”, one that I had been watching all summer, and one of a pair of kites that had produced two youngsters, so it was especially sad for me. As this was potentially a death through unnatural causes, possibly through poisoning, we had to don protective forensic gloves and bag the bird up for a post mortem at the London Zoo. To date we have not had the results of these tests so I have no idea of the cause of death, but there have been some dreadful instances of poisoning of birds of prey in the Yorkshire Dales over recent months, particularly on grouse moors, so I am hoping that this appalling behaviour is not spreading to our neck of the woods. On a lighter note, I made my annual pilgrimage to Worlaby Carrs on 4th November to see the Short-eared Owl roost, where there were up to ten birds present in wonderful light in the late afternoon, and also two Hen Harriers gliding along the tops of the drainage dykes scouring the rough ground for voles. Apparently the numbers of voles present in the long damp grasses can reach plague proportions, with some people having reported the ground “alive” with a mass of running rodents!
Taking a break from decorating on 7th November, I decided to meet up with a mate who lives in Ilkley and go walking in The Dales. For once, as it was forecast to be dull weather conditions and slightly damp, I decided I would leave my binoculars at home, and with the poor light, I saw little point in taking my I missed just about all of this east coast extravaganza owing to camera either. I thus rolled up at Ilkley railway station at nine having spent three weeks in September on the Isle of Tiree exo’clock, travelling light, with nothing in my hand but a bacon periencing the ritual monsandwich – well done, and with the fat cut off, just perfect. I soon weather that I am now turned the corner, heading for the bus stop to wait for the number used to, and the weather did 74 Dales bus, and as I took a bite out of my sandwich I nearly not disappoint. I was hoping choked - for there was a Waxwing sitting in a rowan tree just six feet above my head. I caught more movement out of the corner to see some American miof my eye and lo and behold, there were twenty more in the next grants blown in by the tree, idly picking at shrivelled up berries, in no great haste, as storms that lash the west coast at this time of year but they were clearly replete with berries, having filled up at first my only migrant wader was light. It is always occasions like this when you need a camera Waxwing fast, and where was mine? In the wardrobe back home! I took a a rare and elegant Buffpicture with my phone, but the result is pathetic. Phones are for breasted Sandpiper that I making phone calls, not taking pictures in my view. Since that found lurking amongst a flock of sheep on the west coast of the day I have read reports of large numbers of Waxwings in inland island. I was however also fortunate to see a few delicate and mysterious Leach’s Petrels, in horrendous weather conditions areas as well as in Hull, where there is reported to be a large through rain lashed watering eyes, skipping along the surface of flock in the car park at ASDA, feeding on berries. So it looks like the foaming seas, hunting for food on their daily forages from the it is going to be a “Waxwing winter”? Anyone who has rowan or remote island of St Kilda, far away to the north west, where they cotoneaster in their garden should therefore be on the look out nest in large numbers. for flocks of 20 or more thrush sized birds characterised by their silky buff coloured plumage, a black line through the eye and I returned to civilisation and domesticity once again in late black under the chin, a square-ended tail with a red or yellow tip, st September, and on 1 October I picked up an email from a dog and a pointed crest on their head. They are unmistakable and walker sent to the Yorkshire Red Kite website, saying that he had very exotic as the picture above suggests. found a dead kite in Tadcaster. I, together with a couple of other volunteers arrived at the site shortly after to investigate the reGraham Todd port, and were horrified to see a beautiful adult kite spread-
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PLANNING UPDATES Public Inquiry into Mr Cannon’s planning appeal at Ten Acre Field
Postponed - not cancelled A large number of people from Hillam and Burton Salmon, including both parish council chairs, were at Selby Council Offices for the opening of a public inquiry into the application by Mr Cannon to overturn Selby's refusal to grant full planning permission for his family's settlement in open countryside between Hillam and Burton Salmon. The Inspector, Kath Ellison, wanted even more to attend. She adjourned the hearing because Selby Council had made an 'administrative oversight' in not notifying all interested parties. The hearing was set to be resumed on November, 29th, once everybody on the council's list had been informed. This date was after Hillam News went to press.
The Battle for Towton is back on Philip Brown of Rugby, specialist representative for the gypsy community has submitted an application to Selby Planning for 'change of use of land from agricultural land to a gypsy caravan site' at Towton. He wants to remove the time limit (31st January 2014) which applies to an existing 'residential gypsy caravan site' at The Gallops, Towton and make the settlement permanent. Planning permission for the Hillam gypsy site at 'Ten Acre Field' is due to expire on 30th June, 2014 and the Hillcrest site on the old A1 near the former Boot and Shoe Inn, has temporary approval until 31st December 2014.
One day after the adjourned hearing Selby Council Selby Council (SDC) is buying Mark Crane made available on its website comments from residents. part of Burn airfield to extend its Selby District Council permanent gypsy site. Absence of Doncaster Road We publish some extracts. A date in 2014 is generous and gives the Cannons plenty of time to relocate. Having bought the land they should have requested planning permission before occupation, not occupied first and then tried to manipulate legislation to get round regulations.
official sites is often used in gypsy planning applications. If readers have any comments they can write to the SDC leader.
Selby YO8 9FT
mcrane@selby.gov.uk
Hillam News Facebook
The site is unsightly - cars, vans, caravans, chalets and containers do not fit in with green fields.
Readers will know that Hillam News is on Facebook. Our page got a mention recently at an adjourned Public Inquiry at Selby We would all like to live how and where we like but unfortunately Council. we cannot. A recent post was from Martine Hart Johnson who wrote: I hope the concerns of local people are taken into account when the appeal decision is made. The field and site entrance are visible from the A162. You can clearly see caravans, buildings and vehicles. This is the second change of use appeal on this site. In his conclusion on the first appeal the Inspector did not consider permanent planning permission possible. Permanent housing is available in the village to rent or buy. Gypsies may have special legal privileges but this should never mean they do not have to obey the laws concerning green belt development.
Land for sale on Lowfield road, 4 acres. Would suit small gypsy site, with room for grazing. Ask for details... Readers may recall that the Johnsons applied to develop a field on Lowfield Road to house ‘Showpeople.’ The plan was turned down at Public Inquiry and presumably the field is no longer needed. It adjoins another, which has changed hands this year and contains stables (with horses). This was ordered to be cleared by Selby Council.
We often talked about building a home on the site but it never materialised because the then Osgoldcross Rural District Council would not have allowed it. The field is known to flood and is badly situated for access onto a narrow winding road. Temporary should mean temporary. The new policy on planning for travellers' sites makes it clear that such developments in the Green Belt are inappropriate and there is a presumption against such development unless very special circumstances can be proven to exist.
David (Dai) Jones
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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 100 CLUB The 100 Club remains the main source of funding for both our Christmas lights and the switch on event itself. With the exception of a one-off contribution towards new lights this year, we receive no funding from the Parish Council or any other source. We hope you will be able to join the 100 Club for 2013. Remember, your number will be entered in the monthly draw with cash prizes of £20, £10 and £5. Wishing you peace this Christmas,
PS We are investigating how we can make it easier to administer the 100 Club, for example so you can pay using internet banking and we can email renewal notices.
Join early! Sign up by Sunday 16 December 2012 for a chance to win a hamper stuffed with goodies worth over £30.00
The Ringtree Christmas Lights Committee
Name(s)__________________________________________ (You can have more than one membership per household ) Email:____________________________________ Please return to Karen Everson (3 Prospect Close) or Karen Merry (12 Hillside Close). Thank you.
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Précis minutes Hillam Parish Council October 2012
Minutes of previous meeting approved Matters Arising Clerk reported that contractor advises that the refurbishment of Ring Tree Seat is to be undertaken towards end October, weather permitting. Guest Ray Newton reported on problems experienced at the Community Centre by groups of youths drinking, being a nuisance and disturbing residents. Police recommended the creation of an alcohol free zone for both villages. This would help them police the situation more effectively. A public meeting to discuss this proposal is to be held on Tuesday 16th October. Cllr Robertson will report back after the meeting and after liaising with Mr Mark Johnson. Finances C/A £419.93 H/I ac £11,847.78 Cheques drawn MH Walton Salary £180.00 HM Rev. £45.00 Thirsk Com. Care Assn £24.50 Mazars LLP £162.00 Transfer of funds of £500 to be arranged Half year precept £5,647.50 received from SDC Correspondence in NYCC - Copy of letters received by Mrs Little re flooding on Rose Lea Close Cllr Lorriman – email providing re work on the culvert renewal on Hillam Lane SDC J.Lund confirming aspects of the Localism Act will be addressed by SDC in due course principally via the Community Engagement Forums Tony Hudson – Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator re youth gathering problems at Community Centre requesting PC support to prevent recurrence. SDC Authorisation to second replacement councillor. Acknowledgement of order for refuse bin CEF advising of funding availability for the coming year CEF requesting info of any interest groups that wish to apply for funding Boundary Commissioner advising of revised proposals for new parliamentary constituency boundaries Cllr Wright – email in response to MFPC suggestion of a second liaison councillor. Cllr Collinson will fill this role
Rev John Hetherington re Remembrance Service. Cllr. Collinson will lay a wreath on behalf of the parish Hillam and Monk Fryston CC seeking support from HPC to assist with their application for a grant to upgrade the facilities at the club. Clerk will write the requisite letter of support Correspondence Out Nick Sheppard thanking him for his positive contribution to HPC Yorkshire Water – re flooding on Rose Lea Close Mr DL Edwards, Hillam & MF CC with letter of support for grant application SDC Requesting current position on the purchase and installation of the refuse bin for Hillam Lane J. Lund, re Localism Act. Donation to the Chairman's Charity Appeal Tony Hudson requesting his assistance to advise local residents of problems re overhanging branches onto the highway Duplicate purchase order to Mr Craven for the refurbishment of the Ring Tree K Merry enclosing a copy of the PC insurance policy for Christmas lights Shire group of Internal Drainage Boards re. the flooding of fields on Hillam Common Planning decisions Mr I Wotton Erection of and Listed building consent for the erection of a frameless glass link at Hall Farm Barns, 11 Hillam Hall View Granted Mr and Mrs Pickles Rear and side elevations extension with raised ridge height to new roof to accommodate addition of pitched dormers to front The Bungalow, Betteras Hill Road, Hillam Granted Environment Windfarm Regular updates available on www.stopwoodlanewindfarm.co.uk /
Planning approval given for Cleek Hall wind farm Cllr Sadler reported residents' complaints about extremely noisy horses and donkeys in a field off Tom Lane. This was not felt to be within the remit of the PC.
Cllr Collinson reported street light faults. Clerk to action Reports: Burial Committee Cemetery wall and railings refurbish now satisfactorily completed. Invoice to hand, full details next meeting. New schedule of burial charges under review. Community Association Cllr Robertson reposted 105 Jubilee Trees to be available to the CA Gents toilet completed Replacement drains costed at £2,500 Grant of £1000 obtained from CEF Bonfire to be held 2nd Nov. South Milford bonfire to be held 3rd Nov Acoustics of hall recognised as a problem and options to improve them are being considered. New shelving installed in cupboards Village ball to be held next July/August at Monk Fryston Hall CEF Next meeting 13th Nov at Fairburn AOB Cable laying/Culvert contractors have advised Cllr Collinson that they intend to make good and re- seed damaged grass verges throughout the village.
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10 YEARS OF HILLAM HISTORIANS th
On 14 November 2012 Hillam Historians gathered to celebrate a decade of activity. A bouquet was presented to retiring chairperson Betty Wright, in recognition of the immense and unstinting part she has played in guiding our projects to fruition.
sale . Village Day sales stall .
2009 Village Day: pump open for pumping, parade of historic farm vehicles including Victoria, display of farm machinery For our celebrations we collated a record of the group’s achieve- Local census research service launched. Completion of research ments. However this is by no means an exhaustive list, as it cannot into fallen servicemen of the parish: roll of honour for World include the scores of individual personal recollections, tales and Wars I and II to be installed in St Wilfrid’s, and five names to be anecdotes lovingly recounted, composed and contributed, both by added to parish war memorial. our members and by our numerous friends and supporters. 2010 Replacement of concrete steps to the pump with steps of
Hillam Historians’ events across the decade 2002 Hillam Historians formed, with twenty members. Bi-monthly contributions submitted to Hillam News.
York stone. Village Day: pump open, parade of historic tractors, display of agricultural implements. Names of St Wilfrid’s churchwardens, 1662 to date, researched as fully as incomplete chronicles allow: a record to be installed in St Wilfrid’s .
2003 Setting up of website www.hillam-village.co.uk, our international contact and information point and, via the guestbook, constant source of enquiries – genealogical, technical, and also idiosyncratic. Open evening and display of research findings.
2011 Village Day: 1950s games at 1950s prices. Completion of research on 1620 Hillam court roll: “a place called Cricket”, earliest known reference to cricket in Yorkshire. Pump open during Scarecrow Festival. Bicentenary of Hillam Inclosure 2004 St Wilfrid’s monumental inscriptions published in collabora- Award: displays, and illustratedst talk Village life before and after inclosure, in cricket pavilion. 1 Hillam and Monk Fryston tion with Pontefract & District Family History Society. Brownies: pump session, for Local Museum part of Culture Awards for all grant received and book Hillam, a village rememBadge. Completion of research into village farming families and bered produced by the group and launched by Rev David Wilfarming practices 1850–1950s. bourne, former Rector of St Wilfrid’s. 2005 Transcription of oral history tapes begun. Launch by Ralph Atkins of village walks leaflet Exploring Hillam. 2006 Discovery of Hillam coat of arms. Restoration of village pump completed, and celebrated on Pump Day; appointment of Freda Webster as Custodian of the Pump. Copy of Hillam Methodist Sunday School register 1865-1913 completed. Village jigsaws on sale, 704-piece and 96-piece designs. 2007 Pump Day celebrated by a visit from Victoria, steam traction engine with threshing machine, which took on water from the pump, and by a display of vintage tractors, and a range of children’s games. 2008 Archive social event, and unveiling by Jean Collinson of Hillam Inclosure Award map 1811, with prints reproduced for
2012 Installation in Hillam Square of new post with traditional finial and finger signs. Handover of chairmanship from Betty Wright to Max Leighton. In celebration, we have donated to the village the recently erected sign post, which further enhances the area in the Square already significantly improved over the years by our Pump Group. We are also making substantial donations to Hillam Lights Committee and Hillam & Monk Fryston Cricket Club, and hopefully setting up a long-term pump area maintenance fund within the Parish Council. So village residents have good reason to raise a glass and toast our success over the past ten years.
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ESTHER, MARILYN AND SANDY My trip to America Firstly, we flew to London Heathrow from Manchester. After we got through the long queue for security, we arrived at the check in desk for American Airlines. Everything was going fine until the check in operator asked us about Esther? Who is Esther we asked? We didn’t know that the procedure to enter America had changed and we needed to apply online for an ESTA prior to arriving for the flight. We were all shocked. He sent us through to a woman who explained how to apply for our ESTAs. We wouldn’t be allowed into Los Angeles if we didn’t have them, so we were under a lot of pressure. With 10 minutes before the flight flew, we made it! We were now on the plane, ready to set off.
Transformers simulator. It’s so exiting. There is also a REALLY fast mummy rollercoaster, which I went on loads! In the night, we went down to Universal City, and did some shopping and went for dinner in the Hard Rock Cafe! The morning after, it was the day my dad had been looking forward to most, the Breeders Cup. We went down for breakfast, got changed and then our transport arrived, a limousine!! This was such a shock as my dad thought he booked a taxi, so it was a good start to the day. We arrived at our table at Clockers Corner and we had a really good view of the track. We could see the whole course! We had some lovely people at our table, and we took their email address so we can keep in touch.
We drove down to San Diego. It was so nice there, the weather was beautiful and we stayed near Sea World. We went there one After an 11 hour flight, we arrived in Los Angeles. We got day and even though my dad is terrified of rides, I managed to through passport control, picked up the bags, and then went to the hire car shop to pick up our car for the holiday. We selected get him on one! We saw Shamu the whale, and some really talented sea lions/dolphins etc. Well as this was the last time we one, and we set off to the Beverly Hilton. We drove about 500 yards, and the car had a flat tyre!! Could this day get any worse? would be in California for a few years, we thought we’d just chill We drove back to the car shop, and changed it, we made it to the by the pool although my Dad built a really cool fire on our patio for Bonfire Night! hotel at about 7:30. We had some drinks, then went down for dinner by the pool. ...we passed through areas with Finally the bit I was looking forward to most, uprooted trees and no power... New York City. We landed at about 4:30pm, The next day we set off to Palm Springs. We heard about the hurricane in New York into 10” of snow. After the hurricane this is not and were shocked as we were due to fly there the following what we expected. We got our bags, and after waiting for a taxi, week. Anyway we arrived in sunny Palm Springs after about an we set off to the hotel and after 2 hours stuck in gridlocked trafhour and a half car journey. Our hotel was so nice, so a day by fic, we made it to the Hilton! On the way there we passed the pool it was! As it was so hot, we didn’t really want to sit through areas with uprooted trees and no power. Another amazabout all day, so we went to look at Marilyn Monroe’s house, ing sight was the long queues for petrol. Some parts of the city and Frank Sinatra's. There was also a were really struggling. It was a really nice hotel, and we had HUGE statue of Marilyn Monroe, that was room service and went to sleep. The day after we went sightcool! After that we went to this shopping seeing all over New York, to the Statue of Liberty, the 9/11 memall, where there was lots of good shops. morial, (I was looking forward to seeing that!) and we went on a Didn’t buy anything though. One of the best horse and carriage ride round Central Park. We could see a buildthings about Palm Springs has got to be the ing with workmen trying to dry it out and restore electricity. The frozen yogurt! It was so nice! Stature of Liberty and Ellis Island were closed due to storm damage. We also went to a really cool toyshop and there was a whole After Palm Springs we travelled back to section on Willy Wonka sweets!! Well, we set off to go back LA, and we went to Universal Studios. It home and after 5 hours in the air we were back in cold, rainy was so good. We went on a tour of all the famous movie sets, and there was a 3D King England. It was such a good holiday, and I want to do it again. Kong bit, that was amazing! There’s also a Simpsons ride which is so cool and a new Grub at the pub We are pleased to welcome the Cross Keys back with their new advertisement. It’s really good to see the pub open and even better to see they now have a range of meals. They are taking bookings for Christmas events and for Christmas Day meals. Why not go to the Cross Keys, see what’s on offer and make your reservation?
Bethany Jackson, 13
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VIEW FROM MY UPSTAIRS WINDOW Old Father Time salutes 400 years of cricket in Hillam Hillam and Monk Fryston Cricket Pavilion was newly built last year and opened in July 2011 by Nigel Adams MP. To crown the building, donations have been received for a clock tower. These came from David and Barbara Atkinson in memory of John Atkinson 1881-1986, a local farmer; Phyllis Earless and family for her late husband John, who had a long connection with the club and Steven Carrie representing Maltings Organic. The clock tower was erected on Saturday 20th October by Lee and Mally leading a team of committee members who built the pavilion last year. Perched on the top is a copy of the Lords Cricket Ground weather vane, Old Father Time. It was a very proud moment for all who have been involved with the building. The Pavilion is now available for hire for meetings, weddings and parties. Please make contact through the HMFCC Website www.hmfcc.co.uk.
Julie Sadler (who now has no excuse for being late!) Editor's note: I went down to the cricket field one Saturday afternoon to admire the new clock tower. The pavilion and surroundings had become the magical setting for a wedding; I even glimpsed the bride. The clock was stuck at 4:25. When the time comes to switch it on, there will only be two chances each day. At least that’s what they told me. Final word from Tonu Vaks From a personal point of view, Old Father Time finishes off what is a magnificent pavilion. I would, on behalf of the committee and members, like to say a big thank for the interest you the readers have shown in the club whether it has been helping with the club or just supporting events, and it is very much appreciated. So may I take this opportunity of wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and look forward to your continuing support in 2013.
CHRISTMAS CHART TOPPER St Mary’s, Birkin and St Wilfrid’s used to be part of a United Benefice. The Rev Bill Lowry delivered a particularly cool sermon at Birkin on Christmas Day 1957. Long time ago in Bethlehem So the Holy Bible say Mary's boy child, Jesus Christ Was born on Christmas day While shepherds watched their flock by night They see a bright new shining star They heard a choir sing The music seemed to come from afar Now, Joseph and his wife, Mary Come to Bethlehem that night They find no place for birth of child Not a single room was in sight By and by, they find a little nook In a stable all forlorn And in a manger cold and dark Mary's little Boy was born Hark, now hear the angels sing A new King born today And man will live for evermore Because of Christmas day Trumpets sound and angels sing
Listen what they say That Man will live for evermore Because of Christmas day Mary’s Boy Child (Harry Belafonte)
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SCHOOL REPORT “Happy
Learning for a Healthy Future” at Burton Salmon CP School
We are enjoying an active and busy half-term with plenty of exciting activities and projects throughout school.
world and pupils have been investigating different countries and enjoying sharing what they have found out with their classmates. In Class 1 pupils are investigating light and light sources and topic work on islands. We have begun rehearsals for our Christmas play which this year is called “Hosanna Rock” and our performance will be on Thursday, 6th December at 7.00pm at Monk Fryston Church.
Wednesday, 12th December is our school Christmas Fair and we Our school cross country event was a great success with all invite everyone to come along from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. There pupils taking part and following on from this, pupils took part in will be many stalls including handmade gifts, Christmas decoraa Y1 and Y2 cross country event at Brotherton and a KS2 event tions, decorated nails, toys and games. There will also be a at Tadcaster Grammar School. Santa’s grotto, hot pork and turkey sandwiches and hot and cold We are grateful to everyone who contributed to our Harvest drinks. Festival collection. This year School Council elected to support On the morning of Friday, 14th December we will return to Monk Foodbank. A Foodbank is a facility to provide emergency food Fryston Church, this time to celebrate Christingle. Do come aid for 3 days to families and individuals as a response to short along from 9.00am if you can – It is such a lovely Christmas term crisis. We had a tremendous response from our pupils who Service. brought in many donations for this worthwhile cause. Class 1 pupils also brought in fresh vegetables and helped to make a We wish everyone a peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year. delicious vegetable soup which we shared with members of the Best wishes, community in Burton Salmon. Mrs. D. Andrews Head Teacher Many congratulations to all the pupils in Y5/6 that took part in the Bikeability programme. All participants passed level 1 of this intense and important training and many went on to pass level 2. On Thursday, 8th November, pupils in Years 5 and 6 took part in a workshop run by a local writer who writes some of the scripts for Dr. Who. This took place in school and we invited pupils from Fairburn Primary School to join us. The pupils enjoyed creating new aliens for Dr Who! Mrs. Rylah has continued with her very popular Healthy Eating after-school club. Pupils have made delicious healthy snacks such as Sticky Chicken Drumsticks with Stir Fry Vegetable Noodles, Chicken Korma with Herby Flatbread and Chocolate, Orange & Ginger Cake! Mrs. Rylah will be inviting pupils from other year groups to take part throughout the year.
Christmas Presents from the Monk Fryston Hall Staff You must remember one glorious afternoon in early June when 100’s of villagers gathered at Monk Fryston Hall to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a village picnic. Yes, it was a bit cloudy later but that was after everyone who was there had already said ‘We must do it again ‘cos it was so good.' Well that may be next year, but what’s more important as we round off 2012, is to say a big thank you to Dawn Drury and her team for not only allowing us to use the Hall, but also to beg donations from their suppliers and give their time for free.
But now they have made donations to Hillam Lights, the Church Within school Class 2 has been studying countries all around the Roof Appeal, Monk Fryston School to help replace the toys which were damaged by vandalism, the Little Monkeys to run a trial signing course, and to the Community Association - all from their share of the funds raised at the event. The Community Association on behalf of all the other organisations would like to say thank you to Dawn, Tony and the rest of the Team, wish them and everyone who either attended the picnic or supported any other Village event a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Ray Newton
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This has been a most difficult years for farmers For the first time in ten years the UK wheat crop is so bad that we will import more than we export. Harvesting was never completed and drilling for next year will never catch up The beans down Hillam Common took some getting. On the day of St Wilfrid's Harvest Festival, when they were still combining wheat at Peckfield, the bean harvest was at last completed. 'I don't care what the moisture content is, we're not stopping. I can dry them before I export them to Egypt,' said the farmer. 'A bigger problem will be getting the winter wheat crop drilled in time. I may have to plough and power harrow.' The same farmer lamented the fate of his potato crop. Yields were down due to rain and at times the weather had made it impossible to spray against blight. Farm gate potato prices have tripled to over £250.00 per tonne but this is nowhere near the £300.00 per tonne they flirted with in 1976. He is planning to grow potatoes down Hillam Common next year.
Where were you when the cooling towers blew down? The previous owner of that land remembers the last time spuds were grown there. They were harvested the day Ferrybridge cooling towers blew down and that was Nov 1st 1965.
“We were picking ‘Majestics’ down Hillam Common with a gang of women from Airedale. It was blowing a gale and every time you looked up there was the cry, ‘Look another one’s gone’” A potato crop just across the road from Burton Salmon war memorial and opposite white van field was harvested late - into November - but apart from mud on the road everything went well. The land which boasts a lower clay content than Hillam Common, worked up easily for winter wheat. We are told the jet stream moving North explains such a wet year. But the same weather forecasters, who insist the sea level will rise in the next fifty years, can't have noticed the relocation of the jet stream or they would have warned us of the bad weather before it arrived. Meanwhile at the St Wilfrid's Harvest Festival, John Hetherington wanted to know how a farmer always managed to plough a straight furrow. He was looking for an answer along the lines of ’A ploughman looks well ahead and refuses to be distracted from his task’, but was interrupted by three letters - 'GSM'. (For the benefit of grandma, GSM stands for Global System for Mobile Communications, Sat Nav in other words.)
“Powerarrering" When I was a lad we prepared the land for winter wheat by discing or cultivating the root crop aftermath and with successive passes quickly achieved a seedbed fine enough for us to drill the crop. It was a system of minimal cultivation. We tried to leave a few lumps of soil to protect the germinating seeds from winter frost. The problem was that you could get say 30 acres ready for drilling. Then it would rain overnight and you would have to wait a couple of weeks before starting the process again. Nowadays with the help of 200 HP tractors and student drivers working weekends the job can be done like a production line. First you plough it with up to 12 furrows and then follow with a power harrow to break the fresh soil in a single pass before it dries out. After this comes the seed drill which really injects the seeds into the soil, often pneumatically. Sometimes the drill is mounted on a 'power harrow' and then the process is completed in a single pass. The secret is for the drill to have a similar output capacity to the power harrows and the plough. The great advantage of this system is that at nightfall you are drilled right up to date and there isn't half a field worked up and at risk from overnight rain. Next day the plough, power harrow and drill all start again on virgin stubble. If ploughing is left too long, the soil dries out and it is difficult to break up. If you are ploughing for winter and spring cereals or potatoes it doesn't matter as the January frosts will break up the furrows
Farmer and Stockbreeder
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THE WAY AHEAD In 2006 Hillam Historians decided to try to renovate the village pump which had been largely unused since water mains arrived in the village in the 1930s. Fortunately the village possessed an agricultural engineer, Roy Hill, who had worked on pumps in the past. After several months toil the work was completed and we now have a working pump. We then decided that the steps leading up to the pump, which consisted of precast concrete looked out of place so we replaced them with original Yorkshire Stone. After further consideration it was decided that the modern reflective fingers on the plain galvanised post also looked out of place. An evening was then spent searching on the Internet for suitable replacements which resulted in us finding a firm called Leander Architectural at Matlock. They offered a wide range of traditional finger styles and lettering. They suggested that we had a face to face meeting with them so that they could offer advice and guidance. Our Chairperson, Betty Wright, who is a parish councillor, was able to obtain permission from both the parish council and the highways authority for us to undertake the task. Mike Thornton and I visited Leander in April and were shown around their workshops. It proved a very interesting visit; we saw a sign in Chinese which was destined for Barnsley Council and which appeared in the Yorkshire Post a few weeks later. We were told of a lorry arriving, without prior notice, from London department store, Harrods, requesting that the contents, ‘lift threshold plates’ be repaired. We selected the design that we thought most appropriate for both the fingers and finial and came away impressed. The fingers are made in cast metal, often from recycled materials. About ten weeks later we returned to collect the items and were delighted with the results. A combination of poor weather and other commitments prevented us carrying out the work when we would have liked to have done it, but eventually in mid-September we were able to do it. Sadly some of our members, Betty Wright, Stuart Hoare and Cyril Pickup were unavailable but Roy once again came to the
rescue to recess the post to engage the Allen screws holding the fingers and finial. We had been advised by Leander to use a good quality gloss paint to complete the transformation by banding the post in black and white. The publican from the Cross Keys opposite came across to speak to us as we were completing the second coat to tell us that he had never seen as many people photographing a road sign. The sign does seem to have attracted much favourable comment. The publican added that the phone box could do with a coat of paint. Anyone have a tin of phone box red paint?
Mike Thornton and Paul Scholey High speed Broadband is on its way— (Honest) Doubters who said high speed broadband would never reach Hillam will have to eat their words. In the last week of October, Hillam News spoke to contractors working for BT Open World. They said it will be in the village within three months. Opposite the old school they were laying flexible tube into which fibre optic cable will be inserted. The ducting is already in place with manholes every 200 yards. Contractors said this phase will deliver fibre optic from Garforth, where it is already in use, to South Milford and on to Hillam and Fryston. For pictures of work in progress have a look at Hillam News Facebook page. County Councillor Jordan spoke recently about the major drive in North Yorkshire to get 90% of users connected. £70 million of investment has been committed and the County Council has signed a contract with BT. Minimum target speed is 2Mb, which is already achievable within our village. Outlying houses and farms, such as Hillam Common, get nothing like this. Burton Salmon parish councillors raised the issue of broadband speed with MP Nigel Adams, when they met him recently. Mike Jordan told us that broadband speed on Sherburn Industrial Estate had been as low as 0.8Mb. A radio mast on the ABN mill has now led to an improved service. After a conversation with Drew Fussey of Selby Council, Hillam News concluded it was better waiting for a mainstream solution using fibre optic cable, rather than embracing radio. Nevertheless there is a new fast service in Ulleskelf based on a radio connection from British Gypsum at Sherburn to the village pub, which has become a village hub. £18.99 per month gets you 10Mbits/sec. “You’ll see BT vans more often, sometime in the next two years with new street boxes going in,’ said Mike Jordan. BT is already on the job thanks, Mike.
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AFTER THE FACEBOOK PARTIES Police will enforce ban on drinking in public in Hillam and Monk Fryston Monk Fryston Parish Council intends to apply for a Designated Public Place Order (DPPO) following recent gatherings of young people which were accompanied by drinking and public misbehaviour. It will become an offence to refuse to hand over alcohol to a police officer in uniform. Hillam Parish Council intends to follow suit in order to stop trouble overflowing into their village in a similar way as a DPPO enforced in Sherburn may have triggered the disorder in Monk Fryston.
A meeting chaired by Bill Holmes, at which neighbours said they were afraid of young revellers, was addressed by Tim Grogan, senior enforcement officer from Selby District Council. There will be two periods of 28 days for consultation and press advertising before any order, which was generally approved by people who attended, is enforced.
The power to confiscate alcohol will be discretionary and will be associated with nuisance, crime and disorder.
Drinking in your garden will not be affected. Police mentioned eight open air drinking parties which came to their attention this year. They received complaints about drinking alcohol on the following dates: May 18th 2012 July 23rd 2012 July 25th 2012 August 3rd 2012 August 8th 2012 September 21st 2012
I can think of better ways of spending a Sunday morning than clearing up the mess made at the Community Centre and the School by the mindless antics of the "Facebook crowd."
As Chairman of the Community Association I wish to inform all residents of Hillam and Monk Fryston that a special meeting of our Management Committee was held recently to discuss the The Saturday evening gathering left cans, bottles, cartons, and spate of teenage Facebook gatherings which have resulted in damage to property, intimidation of residents and large amounts broken glass on the Centre play area, car park and at the school. of litter, including broken bottles being left in the Community If like me you are not a Facebook user, you will be amazed how Centre and School grounds. it can generate crowds of young people to what on the face of it is It is with regret that the Management Committee, as managers a peaceful gathering but which turns into antisocial behaviour fuelled by cheap booze. This is the third gathering in three weeks of the Community Association property, has decided to implement its rights as owners and close all facilities on Friday and leaving volunteers to clean up the mess. I'm sorry to say that whilst young people from outside the two villages attended, there Saturday evenings from 7pm until dawn for the foreseeable future. Any unauthorised person found on the Community Centre were also teenagers from Monk Fryston and Hillam. land after 7pm will be asked to leave. We have given the police It would seem that crowds have gravitated to Monk Fryston after authority to act on our behalf to enforce our decision. We also Sherburn parish council passed a bylaw declaring Sherburn an reserve the right to ask individuals to leave the privately owned alcohol free area prohibiting the consumption of alcohol on the property at any other time. streets and in public places. The police do not have the resources Unfortunately the closure of the grounds means the recycling to "baby-sit" these events and the participants are wise in the bins, car park, playgrounds and recreation area will not be able to ways of evading police attention. be used after 7pm. The only exception will be if the Community Now is the time for action to be taken before things gets out of Centre is booked for a private function. hand. Requests have been made to both parish councils to conWe sincerely hope that this is only a temporary measure, and sider passing a bylaw making Monk Fryston and Hillam into alcohol free areas. This will give the police more power to deal that parents, grandparents, carers and neighbours will do what they can to ensure that local teenagers are not involved in any with the problem. more Facebook gatherings of the type which have resulted in Tony Hudson their village facilities and school being trashed. Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator
Ray Newton Thank you to the copying and distribution team
If you have read the footnote on the front page you will see that Hillam News is financed solely by advertising revenue and the generosity of contributors, photocopiers and distributors. This means that a lot of people do a lot of work in bringing you your free copy six times a year. There are people who write the articles, manage the advertising, edit and proofread. But in the end it is down to those who help with copying and distribution to actually get Hillam News through your letterbox. We hope you will all join us in giving a special thank-you to the copying and distribution team: Mike Allison Barbara and David Atkinson Rebecca and Bethany Atkinson Ann Dawson Jane Ford Meg Hall The Hill family Kim Humphreys Mary Little Ian Metcalfe Pamela Mountain Andrew Scott Sandra Spink Neil Sutcliffe Donna Tonks Celia Watkinson Neal Wilson Betty and Les Wright
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HANGING BY A THREAD IN MOROCCO - INSHA'ALLAH Morocco - definitely different An adventure holiday is one where you don’t know where you are going. You can’t speak the language. You see unfamiliar wildlife close up. You have no knowledge of what’s around the next corner. And you think that your travel insurance includes rescue services, but later find that there are none. I hope you get the picture.
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that there were three options on every roads sign - it could be in Arabic, Berber or French or any combination of the three. Easy when you know I suppose. Persistence pays off and we had a great days climbing on a splendid hot day. When we had done our stuff on the rock we went scorpion hunting. The thing we found surprising was how many there were and what variety there was between them. Our best find was a giant Black Scorpion which we understand to be occasionally fatal but nowhere near as dangerous as the Horned Viper which we saw elsewhere.
The nice thing about a long taxi ride is that you get to chat with the driver and find out something about the culture of the country you are visiting. The arrangement was that Driss would drive Press gang for road repair to the airport and pick us up and then drive us back to our hotel. We were a bit unlucky with our weather - four days of rain is We got off to a flying start when he was exactly where he said almost unheard of in Morocco. But it did bring benefits - the he would be and was holding his grubby country greened up within hours of the rain copy of a newspaper as promised. The starting, and I saw some of the best waterfalls greeting was a kiss on both cheeks and I have ever seen - the only problem was that off we went. We were lucky Driss spoke you couldn’t rely on the road being there. The some French, but no better than ours so typical Moroccan solution is a local team of we were on an even footing so to speak. volunteers to repair it and a lot of fun getting cars through even before the repair is comNow the thing about mountain roads in pleted. When you come round a corner to be Morocco is that there isn’t much traffic, greeted by a sign saying route barre - with a and they are not very wide. The roads 1 metre deep gash in the road you know you have one strip of tarmac with a strip of have a problem. Solution Morocco style is dirt down both sides. A very economical when you are greeted by an eager gang who way of building a road. The system is thrust a shovel into your hands and say get on basically a game of chicken. Size helps, with it, we need your help. an old taxi has an advantage, but it cannot be relied upon. Somebody stays on the tarmac, somebody Allahu Akbar and the climbing goes off the edge. Five times a day the call goes out from the mosques, and the Our taxi ride was 200km so we soon got used to the procedures. overriding memory of the climbing is of being 400 feet up on a ledge on a rock face and hearing it - Allahu Akbar. The climbThe taxi was an up market Mercedes and certainly met all the ing was good but dangerous. At times the rock was loose and we requirements of the Moroccan roads. Driss thought it was only knocked off loose blocks. Most days we managed one climb of 30 years old but we weren’t sure and it could have been 40. around 200 metres in stunning surroundings with some very Whatever its age it did go remarkably well, but it was at times exciting descents. You should try it sometime. somewhat disconcerting overtaking on blind bends going up hill, Insha'Allah.
Howard Ferguson
Driss covered the 200 km journey in only 2 hours against the 3 hours suggested by the guide book. It would probably have been less had we not been stopped by the police who checked our papers and checked that the doors would all open and close. For a 2 hour taxi drive the total fare was £78 which we thought was not too bad for a door to door service.
Sidi M’Zal - Aktil edge You might by now have realised that this was no standard package holiday. The mission was to go rock climbing in the Anti Atlas and to get ourselves into it gently on the first day we went to Aktil edge - the guidebook was clear enough but once we got off road we got lost and drove miles on a system of dirt roads. The sign posts were all very well maintained, but we never felt sure we were on the right road. It was a while before we realised
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A VIEW FROM THE BOUNDARY st
On Thursday 1 November 2012 the club held its Annual General Meeting at The Crown Inn, Monk Fryston. The following members were elected: President Keith Ward Vice President Alan Pearse (former member and player) MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE CRICKET COMMITTEE Chairman Tonu Vaks President Keith Ward 1st X1 Captain Will Vaks Chairman Tonu Vaks 1st X1 Vice-Captain Adrian Joynson Vice-Chairman Steve Sadler 2nd X1 Captain Eric Frankland Secretary Kate Vaks nd Steve Sadler Treasurer Eamonn Mullins 2 X1 Vice-Captain Evening League Captain Ian Patrick Committee Richard Milne Evening League Vice-Captain Chris Stelling Ian Patrick Junior Rep Vacant Jez Petty David Edwards OTHER OFFICERS Catering Manageress Julie Sadler Junior Manager Vacant Wayne Smithson Ground Manager Mike Allison Website Co-ordinator Honorary Solicitor Stuart Hoare Child Welfare Officer Stuart Hoare Media, Publicity Officer Julie Sadler On Saturday 3rd November 2012 the ground and pavilion were transformed into the venue for the first Wedding Reception to be held at the club. The occasion was to celebrate the marriage of Nick Blogg to Sian McDonnell. Nick was born in Monk Fryston and his mother Christine lives in Hillam. Sian hails from Derbyshire. Nick and Sian both live and work in London now. A Trio of musicians played the guests in who enjoyed canapÊs and champagne. The guests (130 in number) celebrated the occasion with a menu which had a starter of home made bean soup followed by a main course of locally sourced sausages , mustard mash and red onion gravy finishing with a trio of puddings all washed down with copious quantities of wine, Old Speckled Hen and Namibian lager. Coffee, cheese and biscuits and wedding cake were served afterwards. Entertainment was in the form of numerous speeches and a live band. At 10.00pm bacon sandwiches were served and later the guests enjoyed a firework display which was held in Harry Birdsall’s field. The guests then went on to dance into the early hours. Tonu Vaks Chairman Hillam & Monk Fryston CC e-mail: tonuvaks@tiscali.co.uk
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WINTER WONDERLAND IN THE GARDEN Does your garden need a winter boost? Mine certainly is in need of a good trim. Shrubs and ornamental grasses have benefited from this summer's wet weather and grown to gigantic proportions. So loppers and secateurs at the ready I will go in there and attack to reshape and control. Just need to remember that wildlife has to be able to shelter somewhere. Mature ivy gives excellent cover for small birds and overwintering butterflies and provides early food at the turn of the year when the ivy flowers open. I shall just clip any stray bits and if I need to take off any straggly stems these may be used for seasonal decorations.
extra interest. Dwarf varieties of garden favourites such as narcissus and tulip are always useful and can be planted in clumps under roses and shrubs. When planting leave some leaf litter and debris around unless it is diseased, as this provides shelter for overwintering insects and small mammals. Hedgehogs are particularly fond of piles of leaves. I came across just such a pile a few years ago when I started to move a small mound of leaves and found a sleeping hedgehog in the middle. I hastily replaced the leaves and moved away. If the winter is mild the hedgehog may emerge to eat and then return to sleep again.
Honeysuckle benefits from being cut back. There are arguments for the brutal approach which cuts back all stems to about 30 cms (12 ins). This renews the plant completely. If there is a good structure already, just take back a little growth to keep the honeysuckle controlled. If you wish to create a good structure, winter is an ideal time to do it. Take out some stems completely and cut back others so that new growth is created next year .The new growth is more easily manipulated into shape and can be formed around a support. I have a honeysuckle in a pot which winds around an obelisk. Placing the stems in a diagonal around the frame encourages flowers at lower levels and just at nose level. Old stems can also be used in seasonal decorations to form twiggy bases for garlands and wreaths.
My grapevine may have to wait until January to be cut back although I have read recently to do this in November or December. The idea is to create a good framework but not when the plant is likely to bleed sap. I think more research is needed.
Roses are often left until February but I start pruning in November to prevent root rock caused by winter gales. This also gives access to the ground under the rose tree which may benefit from being 'fettled' - just lightly hoed, to aerate and loosen moss. An application of bonemeal or another organic fertiliser will penetrate to the roots better. However if you are fond of manure this may be applied around the roots. Do not be tempted to put down both together as adverse chemical reactions occur which do not help the soil or the plants.
Meanwhile back to giving the garden a boost. Garden centres may have cleared away many plants, but bargains may still be found in the shrubs, especially those which do not look their best at this time of the year. Last year I found a witch hazel (or two) which looked completely bare but rewarded me with the most fragrant flowers in February. As I could not decide where to plant it, it is still in a decorative pot.
This summer has been good to us as container plants have had plenty of water. Winter will give the opportunity to plan to give the best effect. Garden centres will also have plenty of garden lighting. Many of the decorative lights primarily designed for outdoor use at Christmas can be placed around the garden, around shrubs, obelisks, arches, gazebos etc to create interesting and fantastic effects. Create your own fantasy to be enjoyed through the winter to the start of spring.
In cleared patches around shrubs, bulbs may still be planted pro- Susan Scott vided the soil is not frozen. If garden centres have not completely 01977 685205 gone Christmas mad, bulbs may still be obtained to give a little
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Snow Clearing with Julie Sadler Parish Council really hate to bring this up but we must be ready.
Already feeling the party dress panic or Tuxedo terror? We only had one heavy fall of snow last winter and a wonderThere’s just enough time to tone up for the festive sea- ful team of volunteers came out to clear Manor Court for the residents. son with our simple rules and daily challenges. First of all you need to weigh and measure yourself. Give yourself a goal to work towards. Create time in your diary for some exercise. Keep a food diary To see results in just a few weeks you need to cut down on sugar, wheat, alcohol and processed foods, and eat more lean protein and vegetables. It doesn’t mean you have to be hungry, it’s all about eating sensible portions and healthy food .If you want to really see results by Christmas, then you need to create some exercise time and be committed to the workouts. Give yourself one rest day and for the other six days aim for a minimum of 20 minutes intensive exercise. This could be a brisk walk or a run depending on your fitness level. THE RULES 1 Fill up on healthy proteins such as lean chicken, turkey, seafood, eggs, nuts and seeds and plenty of non-starchy vegetables. Add herbs and spices to give flavour. 2 Drink plenty of water to reduce toxins in your body. 3 For the next 2 weeks have no starchy food like rice and potatoes and from now cut out bread and pasta. 4 Limit fruit to 2 pieces a day ( It’s healthy but high in sugar)
The Parish Council intend to run this again this winter. I have a list of volunteers from before but if anyone wants to sign up to help then they can call me on 01977 685795. If you are fit and healthy, over 16, like a bit of snow and having fun (we even had cake and offers of drinks). You can bring your own shovel and wheelbarrow, but if you don’t, don’t worry as we have supplies!
Hillam Kingfishers - tidying up Selby police are appealing for witnesses after a water pump worth £13,000 was stolen from a construction site at the junction of Hillam Lane and Betteras Hill Road, Hillam. On Saturday October 13 a 'Super Silent' water pump was taken from the site where Interserve was completing installation of an underground electricity cable and the renewal of a culvert. This project followed the deaths of two kingfishers caused by oil leaking from a faulty cable. Two or three white men, wearing high visibility vests and blue overalls, were seen loading the pump onto a lorry trailer using the vehicle’s crane and driving off in the direction of Hillam village. (Acknowledgements to the Construction Enquirer) Good News from and for St Wilfrid’s Neil Woodhall of Monk Fryston will move next summer onto a two year ordination training course at Mirfield College of the Resurrection. He expects to be ordained as a deacon in 2015 and the following year as a priest to serve in our parish. This has significant benefits for St Wilfrid's Parish which will have two priests in office. Neil was already training to become a reader.
5 Limit alcohol intake to 1-2 glasses a week. 6 Herbal teas are great to keep you hydrated. Tea and coffee are fine if you can’t do without, but don’t add any sugar. 7 Make sure you get plenty of sleep, at least 8-9 hours a night, to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which can make it more difficult to lose weight.
@burtonsalmonfitcamp: Get sensible have organic porridge for breakfast. Low GI, warm,comfort food in a bowl. Go on try it.... Richard Wright: Just experienced one of the most awesome spectacles ever, total eclipse of the sun in Oz...
Late season bargains Get ready for winter - logs and coal
Trio done three ways We all know now what TRIO really stands for. Before the truth emerged, a range of interpretations was circulating. It was a new way of depicting 'The Trinity.' St Wilfrid's and St Mary's were going to be joined by a third church. It was a blend of wines on sale at Sherburn Co-op. Then it was revealed that TRIO - 'the responsibility is ours' is about raising the level of regular church giving. St Wilfrid’s has a weekly deficit of £280.00 and churchgoers are being asked to dig deep and fill the gap by setting up standing orders and cashing in on Gift Aid refunds from their tax payments. The more who join up, the wider the load will be spread.
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WIND FARM ARGUMENTS RUMBLE ON Fullabrook - is one of newest UK wind farms. Is it also the noisiest? From the day that the turbines at Fullabrook Down in Devon first turned there have been complaints about noise. Some of the complaints are very serious. Nick Williams, who has been prescribed anti-depressants to help him cope with the effects, lives 450m away and can see seven turbines from his window. The 53-yearold describes the sound to be like a "tumble drier" and says it is often at its worst on clear winter days. "They have woken me up two nights in a row – it is not acceptable," he told his local newspaper. There have already been 32 complaints about noise.
So why is the noise a problem ? Wind farms first started to appear over 20 years ago and from the start, noise was a problem. In the UK a set of rules known as ETSU R 97 was drawn up in 1997 and has been used ever since. The rules are unique to wind farms and allow more noise than from any other industrial activity. Compliance with the rules does not mean that the turbines won’t cause annoyance. The wind industry works assiduously to the rules and designs its wind farms so that the noise level at the closest properties should be just within limits, a level at which people living in a quiet rural environment will be annoyed. Noise complaints are in effect built in from the start - as shown by Fullabrook.
Noise problems designed in from the ‌ and the response to complaints? When a wind farm is approved there will a set of conditions start and show up 5 years later. which limit noise levels at neighbouring properties. Checking Devon County Council expected the wind farm to be noisy and rejected the application, with the predicted noise being one of their reasons. It was apparent from the design that the developer had worked to the absolute maximum level of predicted noise at dwellings all around the site. After Devon rejected the proposal the developer appealed and an Inspector approved the scheme in May 2007. The noise rules which are unique to wind farms permit more noise at night than during the day, and more noise than from any other industrial installation. The wind farm was completed 5 years later and as soon as the turbines started operating the anticipated complaints started to come in.
Wind farm noise - the Uk is not alone Every day, Windwatch produce a daily summary of news about wind farms from around the world. Typically it has 20 stories, but it can be as many as 50. Most days there is something new about noise from wind farms - in each case somebody will be suffering. Here are a few recent examples:Australia - 78.5% of households out to 5km report sleep disturbance from the noise generated by wind turbines, with 85.7% of households indicating that noise is present at their residence and property during the day and/or night. Taken from a study at the Cullerin Range Wind Farm in which an amazing 73% of residences out to 5km completed the survey. USA - Lowell Mountain - Neighbours complain about noise. Dozens of others also claimed to have heard the loud whooshing sounds from the blades throughout the weekend. Thirty-three neighbours submitted a petition to the Department of Public Service, claiming the noise was "horrendous" even with only half the turbines running. UK - Call to shut down Fullabrook Wind Farm after tests show 'above limits' noise levels. Neighbours have repeatedly argued that the permitted maximum of 40 decibels (db) or 5db above background noise is still much too high.
compliance is no simple matter and at Fullabrook noise levels had to be measured at 12 locations for a month. The report runs to over 100 pages. The conclusion was that noise limits are exceeded by a small amount at a few properties under certain wind conditions (speed and direction). My sympathy goes to the residents around the site. The best that will happen is that the wind farm will be forced to run some of the turbines at less than full power during particular wind conditions. The noise limits might not be exceeded but the noise limit is so high that residents will still hear the droning rumbling sound that is so characteristic of a wind farm.
Why this is important to Woodlane Woodlane was designed in the same way as Fullabrook - the maximum number of turbines in the space available - with predicted noise levels all around the site up to the limit, a level at which complaints would be inevitable. We continue to fight, and have good reason to do so. Howard Ferguson
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REMEMBRANCE Monk Fryston Parish Council laid a wreath at the war memorial in St Wilfrid's churchyard on Remembrance Sunday. Wreaths were also placed by representatives of Burton Salmon and Hillam Parish Councils, as well as the Mothers' Union, Monk Fryston Brownies and on behalf of St Wilfrid's Church. The ceremony followed a Festival of Remembrance in St Mary's, South Milford to mark the 30th anniversary of the Falklands War. A former member of the Parachute Regiment shared memories of the Battle of Goose Green and a collection was taken for the work of 'Liberty Lodge' – a centre in the islands that allows those who fought to return to where they lost colleagues, and also for families to spend some time visiting where husbands, sons, fathers died back in 1982. Music came from 'Chordiale' with the world premier of 'Falklands' composed and performed by Lesley Perfect Rasche. Organist Simon Noble from Garforth also played the Last Post.
Church Walks We wish everyone a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and in particular, wish to thank those loyal walkers who have supported the walking programme in 2012. December 2012
Best foot forward
Due to the fourth Saturday falling on the last weekend before Christmas, there are no plans for a walk in December. Saturday 26th January 2013 Venue: Aberford We welcome you to a 7 mile walk from Aberford over tracks and paths to "Hazlewood Castle" and then on to Chantry Lane. On Chantry Lane we pass through Lodge Farm and Newstead Farm and arrive at the well known Lead Church . We then proceed through fields and grassland alongside "Cock Beck", back to Aberford. Please meet at 10.15 for a 10.30 start on the main street in Aberford.
Please bring food and a drink and wear suitable clothing for the day.
A list of those from the St Wilfrid's parish who died in two world wars is still temporally absent from the northern wall within the church. The wooden board was transferred to the vestry to save it when rainwater poured in. The church roof is in urgent need of repair. St Wilfrid's has received an offer of financial support from English Heritage and will soon know how much needs to be raised locally for the roof project. Progress can be followed by searching for wilfileaks on the Internet. See also page 21. http://wilfileaks.org.uk/
A Biomass Energy first—at Sherburn School Martin Sibley, head teacher writes: We are converting our main fuel source for heating to biomass. This will take the form of sustainable wood pellets. You may be aware we have aspired for a long time to become as environmentally friendly as possible in our practices here at Sherburn High and this is another massive step towards achieving this. I am proud to say that we will be the first school in North Yorkshire to install this type of system.
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VILLAGE SOAP BOX Hatchet Job You should know that the meat on your table was once an animal and for you to enjoy it, someone had to kill it. You can of course become a vegetarian. I remember vividly the first turkey I killed. There was a shed full of human pluckers ready to start stripping feathers - and they were on piece work. I knew it was the end of the world for either me or the bird. When I was even younger I watched with awe at a goose being despatched. It was pinioned to the floor with a brush shaft across the back of its neck. Farm boots secured each end of the shaft and the farmer then pulled its legs until the neck broke. A turkey, smaller than a goose, could be killed by holding the feet in one hand and the head in the other - and then pulling. In the early days of mass production, this had implications for the operator's back and a row of steel cones was introduced each with a pivoted garrotte for grasping and breaking the neck. Regulators soon caught up and decreed that birds should be stunned before despatch and an electrical stunner was included in the line. This left the bird 'frozen' rigid and breaking the neck was now impossible. The solution was to cut the bird's throat, which led to blood and feathers all over the place. I could go on, but soon killing had to be done in registered premises, by trained workers and in the presence of a veterinary surgeon. This was when it stopped being possible to buy a Christmas bird from a friendly farmer down the road. Your bargain priced but 'bootiful' Christmas dinner from the supermarket may now come from a fully integrated turkey factory in East Anglia or more probably abroad where regulations may be easier to get round. (Name and address supplied)
MONK FRYSTON Pre-SCHOOL We welcome children from two years to school age* We provide lots of different activities including: Toys, Songs, Rhymes, Stories, Painting, Modelling, Sand and Water Play, Cutting and Glueing, Playdough, Puzzles and much more…! Monday to Friday 9:00 – 12:00 am Tuesday and Thursday 12:30 – 3:00 pm Contact Jayne Wood 681050 Church Hall, Monk Fryston We are OFSTED inspected and LEA funded and we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum *places are offered subject to availability
Music to pluck turkeys by Are you hanging up a stocking on your wall? It’s the time that every Santa has a ball Does he ride a red nosed reindeer? Does he turn up on his sleigh? Do the fairies keep him sober for a day? Are you waiting for the family to arrive? Are you sure you’ve got the room to spare inside? Does your Granny always tell you That the old songs are the best, Then she’s up and rock ‘n’ rollin’ with the rest… Are you hanging up a stocking on your wall? Are you hoping that the snow will to start to fall? Do you ride on down the hillside In a bobby you have made? When you land upon your head then you’ve been Slade. So here it is, Merry Christmas, Everybody’s having fun, Look to the future now It’s only just begun. The Band— Slade 1973
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At the end of November it’s far too early to be wishing eve-
ST WILFRID’S CHURCH
ryone a ‘Merry Christmas’ as we still have to get through the busy season of Advent over the next four weeks before the Christmas season really starts – except for all the christingles, carol services and nativity plays at both Monk Fryston School and Burton Salmon School. The month that’s just passed has also been a busy one at St Wilfrid’s with our annual ‘All Souls Service’ which many people attended as we remembered those who’ve been part of our community over the years, but are no longer with us. That was followed a week later by the events of Remembrance Sunday when wreaths were placed at the Parish War Memorial in the grounds of St Wilfrid’s. Wreaths were laid by one of our service veterans (on behalf of St Wilfrid’s Church), also by Monk Fryston Parish Council, Hillam Parish Council, Burton Salmon Parish Council, the Mothers’ Union and Monk Fryston Brownies. After that we did let Christmas creep in a little early with the Monk Fryston and Hillam Christmas Fayre which took place on 16th of November in St Wilfrid’s Church, Hall and Grounds. And the month before that one was also busy with the PCC running a TRIO Programme to try and establish a firm financial foundation for the future of our Parish Church. I am delighted to see how people have responded, but I am informed by the PCC that more still needs to be done to enable them secure a financial future for St Wilfrid’s. If you think you can help then please contact Stuart Wroe at stuart@stuartwroe.plus.com or on 01977 672229. Blessings as always
John SPECIAL SERVICE FOR ADVENT SUNDAY 2ND DECEMBER AT 6PM “Where is God when the world is in pain?” Join us as we reflect on this very question with the help of readings and music
1ST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH 8am Holy Communion at St Wilfrid’s, Monk Fryston 9.30am Parish Communion at St Mary’s, South Milford 9.30am Sunday Club at St Mary’s Church (Ages 2-8) 11am Parish Communion at St Wilfrid’s, Monk Fryston 11am Sunday Club in St Wilfrid’s Church Hall (Ages 2-8) 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH 9.30am Parish Communion at St Mary’s, South Milford 11am Parish Communion at St Wilfrid’s, Monk Fryston 6.00pm Evensong at St Mary’s, South Milford 3RD SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH 8am Holy Communion at St Wilfrid’s, Monk Fryston 9.30am Parish Communion at St Mary’s, South Milford 11am Family Service at St Wilfrid’s, Monk Fryston 11am Ignite at St Mary’s Church, South Milford 4TH SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH 9.30am Morning Prayer at St Mary’s, South Milford 11am Parish Communion at St Wilfrid’s, Monk Fryston 6pm Holy Communion at St Mary’s, South Milford
Featuring St Wilfrid’s Worship Band (worship led by drums and guitar)
CHRISTMAS EVENTS / SERVICES AT ST WILFRID’S
Including a rendition of the Eagles song “There’s a whole in the world tonight”
Thursday 6th December at 7pm
Refreshments served afterwards – do join us if you can!
BURTON SALMON CHRISTMAS NATIVITY Friday 14th December at 9am BURTON SALMON CHRISTINGLE Monday 17th December at 9.30am
BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN FOR WEDDINGS AND BAPTISMS FOR 2013 AND BEYOND
MONK FRYSTON SCHOOL KEY STAGE 1 CHRISTINGLE
Enquiries to the Rector on 01977 680788 or email at
MONK FRYSTON SCHOOL KEY STAGE 2 CAROL SERVICE
hetherington556@btintenret.com
Sunday 23rd December at 3pm
Tuesday 18th December at 9.30am
ST WILFRID’S CHRISTINGLE SERVICE Monday 24th December at 6pm SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS Tuesday 25th December at 11am CHRISTMAS DAY FAMILY COMMUNION
Hillam News is printed at the vestry of St Mary’s Church, South Milford, with the permission of Monk Fryston Parochial Church Council, to whom we are most grateful.
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MENDING THE CHURCH ROOF IS GOING TO BE FUN Hillam News Christmas teaser
The Wilfileaks Team warmly invite you to a 'FESTIVE FUDDLE' (Bring and Share)
What have these seven words all got in common? 1 Banana 2. Dresser 3. Grammar 4. Potato
Come and join us on Saturday 15 December 2012 for an evening of festive fun and frolics
5. Revive 6. Uneven 7. Assess Answer at foot of page 23
St Wilfrid's Church Hall 7.30pm 'til late You bring your own food and drink (to share) and we will provide entertainment, live music and fun and games
Recent house sales near LS25 5HP 18 Hillcrest, Monk Fryston, Leeds LS25 SEX 11 Church Lane, Monk Fryston, Leeds LS25 5DY 23 The Crescent, Monk Fryston, Leeds LS25 5EF 1 Hillam Hall View, Hillam, Leeds LS25 5NR 2 Peplow Close, Burton Salmon, Leeds LS25 5RA I5 The Haywain, South Milford, Leeds LS255GE 1 Prebendal Close, Monk Fryston, Leeds LS25 5ES 16 Main Street, Burton Salmon, Leeds LS25 5ES
£275,000 £ 116,000 £ 198,000 £375,000 £370,000 £160,000 £460,000 £158,500
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Crime Report from Duncan Lorriman Inspector Richard Abbott reported at a recent CEF session that burglaries locally have reduced significantly following the arrest of an individual who confessed to numerous offences. Reported crime is down 4% in Selby but has increased by 1% in our area, where car crime has doubled whilst the incidence of domestic break-ins has reduced. Operation Jumbo is a continuing action to control rural trespass and damage to wildlife. Winners of the Hillam Lights 100-Club draw
August 1st - £20 - Paula Maher (No. 70) 2nd - £10 - Betty Timson (No. 65) 3rd - £5 - Rachel Timson (No. 66)
September 1st - £20 - Paul Scholey (No 55) 2nd - £10 - Danny Judge (No 98) 3rd - £5 - Pete Evans Congratulations
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SPORT -
IN - NEWS
As discussed in last month’s column, we have seen a terrific summer of sport with some outstanding personal contributions from a number of British sportsmen and women. It seems however we have now come back to reality with a series of unsavoury incidents hogging both the front and back page headlines. The football season is now well and truly underway but with allegations of racial abuse by both players and officials, I am starting to wish we could go back to the middle of summer when we could simply sit and admire our Olympians. Every week seems to ...it’s starting to affect my bring something new and desire to sit and watch these there’s a chance the lawyers will be kept busy in over-paid, highly pampered the coming months. I am individuals ... not sure why professional footballers believe they have a right to behave in such a manner. Maybe it’s all connected with the obscene amounts these people earn; maybe it’s the high profile and constant coverage which brings this to our attention or maybe it’s simply that these people do not know how to live a decent, honest life. Whatever it is, I am reaching a point where it’s starting to affect my desire to sit and watch these over-paid, highly pampered individuals perform. Give me the honest performers of other sports like athletics, rugby, rowing and cycling......
Wait a minute....the headlines have also been taken over by the stunning revelations that Lance Armstrong lied through a multiple winning career where he dominated the sport mainly As one closes, another opens Lady Elizabeth Hastings Trust has agreed to landlord Chris Wraith of the Chequers Inn, Ledsham applying to Leeds Licensing to open on a Sunday. Once approved the inn will serve Sunday lunch from noon to 6 pm. The Chequers was originally closed on Sunday 180 years ago by a descendant of the 'Lady of the Manor' who was unhappy with her employees over-indulging on the Sabbath. The Lady Elizabeth Hastings Trust is a generous local benefactor and land owner. It had a turnover of £554,000.00 in 2011. A recent grant from the trust was to Burton Salmon Cricket Club, whose pavilion was destroyed by vandals in a fire attack. The trust is a former owner of Trust Farm, Burton Salmon. Best of luck to Chris Wraith and family. We can't wait to tuck in to a Sunday roast at the Chequers.
Footnote from Twitter: Jane from Church Fenton writes: Singers in Tadcaster is closing. Nothing to do with footfall, just retirement. Reopens as an Italian in January.
through his exploits in the Tour De France. The facts which have now come out show Armstrong to have led a whole team in a deliberate attempt to use highly sophisticated methods to cheat their way to winning. Blood doping, using highly sophisticated drugs to enhance performance and systematically developing a timetable for team members to take their turn in deceiving the authorities defies belief but unfortunately it all appears to have taken place. Maybe more revelations will appear in the coming months and it’s noticeable Armstrong has yet to make any notable comment. If this is all true and having read his two autobiographies, he has not only deceived the authorities during his career, he has also then been happy to sit down and write two books containing pages and pages of lies. Something tells me we have not heard the last of this.
Turning to happier thoughts, the annual Sports Personality of the Year award will be announced in December and as we mentioned last time, there’s a whole host of potential winners but having considered them all I believe it should go to Bradley Wiggins. His exploits in winning the Tour were enough to perhaps get him the vote but the fact he also claimed a fourth Olympic gold medal is also worthy of note. If he does claim the award then thoughts will have to go to Andy Murray who finally claimed his first grand slam title in August at the US Open. Murray is the first person to have claimed such a title after losing five finals before lifting his first. On top of that he won Olympic Gold. In any other year he would have been a stand-out winner. Yours in Sport Doug Hought
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DEAR HILLAM NEWS Who still remembers that Olympic summer?
Personal small adverts £1.00 per issue Business small adverts £4.00 per issue please contact David Edwards on 682346
I regularly visit London and travel confidently on the Tube, efficiently arriving at my destinations, head down and avoiding eye contact. During the Olympics, I listened to Olympic medals news over the loudspeakers, chatted to complete strangers and even traded pin badges. Consequently, I missed stops, caught incorrect trains and had to double back after taking the wrong branch of the Piccadilly Line.
Latin-inspired dance fitness workout St Wilfrid’s Church Hall
Long may it continue.
Sue Stuttard
Every Thursday, 6:45-7:30 pm, £3 For more details contact Hannah Howcroft (Qualified Fitness Instructor) 07707 929393
Monk Fryston, Daily Telegraph 7th August 2012
The winners of the Hillam Lights 100-Club Draw for October are as follows: 1st - £20 - Ruth Aldred (No. 114) 2nd - £10 - Tony Hudson (No. 20) 3rd - £5 - Valerie Morley (No. 48)
Christmas Lights switch on takes place at 7pm on Saturday 1st December I need to ask you some questions The Community Association is pleased to announce that its first social event of 2013 will be on Saturday 2nd February at the Community Centre, when Teams will again compete in this something for everyone general knowledge quiz.
When does the bar open
There will be food, drink, music and (like last year) dancing. Whilst this is team event, there will be a place for everyone who wants to compete. Well that is until tickets sell out – they have on the last three occasions. Organise your own team or buy a ticket and make a team up on the night. Look out for more details on posters or via Neighbourhood Watch.
Tickets will be on sale at the Post Office or contact any Community Association member.
Answer to the Hillam News ChristmasTeaser: In all of the words listed, if you remove the first letter, place it at the end of the word, and then spell the word backwards, it will be the same as the original. (see page 21)
ZUMBA
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CLUBS & GROUPS To amend or to add to the information below, please phone Jenny Hoare (683332)
CLUB OR GROUP
LOCATION
DAY & TIME
Community Centre
Bi-monthly 3rd Wed 7.30pm
Ringtree Lights Committee
Cross Keys
Occasional
Karen Merry
685694
MF & S Milford Mothers’ Union
St Mary’s Church, SM
2nd Thur 2pm
Paddy Twidale
684180
Women with Interests
Usually at Community Centre
3rd Thur 7.30pm
Kath Ratcliffe
683590
Community Association Luncheon Club (for anyone over 70)
Community Centre: for catering purposes, please book your place
1st Wed from 11.30am
Kath Ratcliffe
683590
St Wilfrid’s & St Mary’s Youth Fellowship
Venue variable Alternate Sats
Ages 8-11: 6.30-8pm Ages 12-16: 7.30-9pm
Craig Wright
07411 481603
S Milford Youth Club
SM Church Hall
Wed 7-9pm (term time)
Annabel Hey
07517 314720
Breakfast & After-School Clubs
Community Centre & Hambleton Play Safe Club
Monk Fryston & Hillam Community Association Church Hall booking
CONTACT Booking: Becky Gatenby 689230 Secretary: Tony Hudson 682693
Paddy Twidale
7.30am-6.30pm Mon-Fri 9-12am Tue & Thur 12.30-3pm Tue 9.30-11.15am (term time)
684180
Rachael Peacock 01757 229910 Jayne Wood 681050 (Playschool hours only)
MF Pre-school
Church Hall
Little Monkeys (Mothers & Toddlers)
Community Centre
Rainbows (girls 5-7)
Church Hall
Friday
Becky Gatenby
689230
1st Hillam & MF Brownies
Church Hall
Fri 6.30-7.30pm
Marie Parkin
680363
Sarah Force
07879 452293
S Milford Guides 682506, Hambleton Guides 01757 705535, Sherburn Cubs and Scouts 07913 158839 Air Cadets (ages 13-21)
RAF Church Fenton
Mon & Fri 7-9pm
Chernobyl Children’s Project (UK), MF Group MF, Hillam & Burton Salmon Defibrillator Group
Crown Inn
Hillam & MF Cricket Club
www.hmfcc.co.uk
Occasional Tues 7.30pm
01937 557340 Paula Spencer
682506
John Colton
671172
Kate Vaks
Burton Salmon Cricket Club
John Nesbitt
07747 045060 684444
Monk Fryston United FC
Stocking Lane
Steve Tope
07970 868288
Innter Crown FC
Lowfield Road
Lee Hammerton 07774 048913
Castleford & Dist Society of Anglers
Hillam Pond, Betteras Hill Road
D Malanczac
557715
St Wilfrid’s Parish Walks
Variable
4th Sat 10.15am
Stuart Twidale
684180
Circuit Training (children & adults)
MF School
Mon & Thur 8-9pm
Pat Birch
680580
MF Cycling Club
MF Square
7am summer, 8am winter
Iain Mitchell
681063
Dancing (2+, also teen classes)
Church Hall
Tue 4-7.30, Wed 4-6.30pm (term time)
Lucie Fox
01757 228841
Tappy Tots
Community Centre
Thur 1.45-2.30pm
Sue Brierley
0113 3790610
High-Low Quick-Slow (for under-5s)
Community Centre
Thur 10-11am
Anne Nicholson 01757 611234
Zumba Fitness Workout
Church Hall
Thur 6.45-7.30pm
Hannah Howcroft 07707 929393
Pilates
Community Centre
Mon 9.30-10.30am (term time)
Beverley Fletcher 01937 530079
Hillam Historians
Hillam Nurseries
Bi-monthly 4th Wed 7.30pm
Max Leighton
MF Art Club
Church Hall
Mon 1-4pm
Jean Dearn
682611
University of the Third Age, Sherburn and Villages branch
Various groups, locations and times detailed at: www.sherburnu3a.co.uk
Lorna Pope
683514
Local evening & daytime classes
Adult Learning Service, Selby & Sherburn
0845 3006686
Sherburn Library
Has a list of local societies covering a wide area
0845 0349443
07773 428917
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