The Grapevine SEAMER & TAME BRIDGE MAGAZINE
No. 134. August 2015 - September 2015
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EDITOR’S NOTES What an end to July regarding the weather! At least the Gardens will appreciate the rain, though not the cold. Our daughter’s wedding on 26th, thankfully, was one of the days when the sunshine was present whilst the service (at Stokesley Parish Church led by Rev Sarah Strand) and photographs were being completed but was atrocious whilst the reception and evening celebrations were held (an excuse to stay in and celebrate!!). I would like to thank Sarah and the Church for the wonderful service which brought tears (of Joy) to many. Remember the SEAMER PRODUCE SHOW. A Schedule (the centre pages) and Entry form (inserted) are in this Grapevine (the yellow pages). Dave Campy
ST. MARTIN’S CHURCH Eucharist will be 11.15am on Sundays: 2nd, 16th and 30th August 6th and 20th September Revd Paul Hutchinson
We hope you will Come and join us at
St Martin’s Church Coffee Morning With Cake stall and Tombola
Stokesley Town Hall Friday 21st August 9.30—11.45 Offers of help/contributions, please contact: Gwen Aston 710861 Ann Startin 710162
VILLAGE NEWS AND EVENTS SEAMER VILLAGE HALL 100+ CLUB
May winners were: (132 members) 2
1st £20 32 Jackie Durham, Hilton Road nd 2 £17 26 Jean Bainbridge, The Green 3rd £14 100 Bryan Sykes, The Green th 4 £10 12 Joy Richardson, Stainton Road 5th £5 41 Ron & Sandra Ayre, Croft Hills June winners were: (136 members) 1st £20 70 Kath Cook, Hilton Road 2nd £17 49 Cara Thorpe, The Green rd 3 £14 98 Colin & Doreen Hunt, Stokesley 4th £10 113 Peter Hall, Tanton Close th 5 £7 54 Kathy Mark, Tame Bridge You can join at anytime - £1 per month / £12 per year. If you wish to do so, please contact: Christine Cooper on 01642 710294 or e-mail chris_cooper1@hotmail.com with your details. Details are on the website: Seamervillage.co.uk Seamer Village Hall
Harvest supper with singer
Paul Wheater £10.00 (Proceeds to Village Hall Funds)
Saturday 26th September 7.30pm Ticket from Christine Campy 01642 710320 (Advanced booking essential) Please bring own alcoholic drinks
THANK YOU 'POP IN' LADIES! For all the fresh baked scones, the coffees and teas, Monday mornings are a treat. I know some people will really miss you till you start again on the 7th of September. As ever your Summer lunch was delicious. Anyone who hasn't been to the 'Pop In', should give it a try, it is a great way to meet your neighbours, and every body else's neighbours for that matter. Come and make friends and meet friends and feel part of the Community. £1 buys you a cup of tea and a scone, and the latest gossip. From a lot of grateful Monday morning Scone eaters, Thank You again, Dianne, Janet and Eileen. 3
CALLING ALL GARDENERS. Feeling Competitive? Then here's your chance to shine, why not enter your favourite Pot Plant, your runner beans before you eat them, or your pet Pansy. Even a photograph you have taken to remind you of Summer when Winter is back with us again. Seamer Produce Show is on the 6 th of September, in the Village Hall; this is an experiment, so if you think it is a good idea be sure to enter into it. A schedule and Entry Form are included in this Grapevine. 'Greenfingers', the Village's Garden Club, will meet again on September 8 th with 'Plants for Free'. Bring any spare plants, seeds, cuttings or 'that plant' that you don't really like and let them be adopted and given loving homes. £2 a session which includes a glass of wine. 7pm - 9pm in the Village Hall, 2nd Tuesday of every month - but not August .
Advanced notice – so you can book the date in your diary!
Seamer Village Hall
Glenn McGill’s big band night Saturday 18th Oct Details in next Grapevine or from Margaret Smith 01642 710611 SEAMER ART GROUP The group meets on a Monday afternoon, 1.30 till 3.30, and will commence again on the 7th of September. This friendly Group come to paint and enjoy each others’ company. Their attractive paintings are on show on the walls of the Village Hall and are generally for sale.
TREASURE HUNT
A Village Treasure Hunt took place on Saturday July 11th. It is twenty years since the last ‘walk around the village Treasure Hunt’, so the village hall committee decided to do another one. Six teams of people - mostly children with parents - joined in the fun. The route stretched from Springwell Nurseries on Stainton Road to the Duckpond via Brackenhill Walk; ice creams were enjoyed at No. 4, where 4
one of the answers was to be found. After 2 hours of searching out clues they all returned much wiser than they set off. It is surprising what there is to find out about in our village. Whilst homemade refreshments were enjoyed, the answer sheets were marked and the winners were Team Joanna from Stokesley Road. All the children taking part received goody bags. The amount raised for the village hall funds was £66.
HALL TIMETABLE The Supper room will be closed, due to building work , in August. Some of the activities (see Time Table below) will continue during this period in the main Hall, whilst some will be having a break until September. If you are already part of the activities you should be aware of which ones they are. If new, please contact David Campy at david.campy123@btinternet.com or 01642 710320 Monday
Pop-In 10.00am
Tuesday
Carpet Bowls 10.00am
Art Group 1.30pm
Beginner’s Pilates Class 6.00-7.00pm Craft Club 7.00pm Improvers’ and Intermediates’ Pilates Class 6.00-7.00pm Hall Committee meeting (1st Tuesday in month) Greenfingers 7.00pm (2nd Tuesday) Seamer Parish Council (3rd Tuesday)
Wednesday
Table Tennis 7.00pm Badminton 6.00-9.00pm
Thursday
Zumba Class 5.30-6.30pm Bridge Group 7.00pm 5
SEAMER METHODIST CHURCH August is, for many, a time to take holidays. Whether or not you are able to take a holiday, August is often a month when the normal routines change. Many of the organisations don’t have meetings or arrange to do something different. This is often a time to reflect. In the Bible, Jesus is recorded as saying, ‘I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly’. So often in life we allow the petty things to get in the way. I recently came across the following: ‘Your time, energy, awareness and attention are precious and powerful. Spend them on the things that matter. Don’t let yourself get all riled up about life’s minor inconveniences and interruptions. Quickly let them go and free yourself to focus on what’s really important.’ Was someone rude or inconsiderate to you? Let it be that other person’s problem, and forget about it. Did something not work out the way you wanted? Instead of building it up into a major life tragedy, accept the disappointment and get it quickly behind you. Spend your time, thoughts and actions where they matter. Spend them on those things in your life that matter. Step back and observe yourself as you let go of the trivial stuff and become a master of the important things. Enjoy yourself as you rise above the pettiness and bring your own special greatness to life’ Ralph Marston. This must be part of what Jesus meant by saying ‘living life abundantly’. Have a great August. NEW MINISTER From the 1st September we welcome a new Minister for one year. The Revd. Dr Daniel Pratt-Morris-Chapman and his wife Grace, and his sons Kwane and John will move into the manse at Hutton Rudby and his pastoral oversight will include Seamer. Daniel comes to us from the World church in Cameroon. His first formal service at Seamer is on September 27th at 10.30am. We look forward to their time with us.
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TIMES OF WORSHIP August 2nd @ 10.30 am, Rev Bielby August 9th @ 10.30 am All age worship, Christine Campy August 16th @ 2 pm at Easby Methodist Church, Rev Ruth Gee August 23rd @ 10.30 am, Katherine Atha August 30th @ 10.30 am, Stokesley Methodist Church, Rev Ruth Gee September 6th @ 10.30 am, David Sills September 6th @ 6pm at Stokesley Methodist Church - Welcome service for Daniel and family September 13th @ 10.30 am All age worship, Christine Campy September 20th @ 10.30 am Harvest Festival, Rev Trevor Haigh September 21st @ 7.30 pm Provisional date for Stokesley Young Farmers’ Harvest festival September 27th @ 10.30 am, Rev Daniel Pratt-Morris-Chapman TIME FOR A SMILE Teacher to pupil – ‘If I give you three rabbits today and five more tomorrow, how many rabbits would you have?’ Pupil to teacher- ‘Nine.’ Teacher to pupil – ‘Nine?’ Pupil to teacher - ‘Yes nine, I have one already!!’ THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH I read recently about Chris Moon MBE. He was an army officer who lost his lower right leg and arm when he was helping to clear landmines in Mozambique. One of the inspirational things he said is as follows: ‘Success is about getting up one more time than you fall over – even if you don’t have a leg to stand on. The great thing is to keep on going on.’ Ron Kirk
GOOD NEIGHBOUR SCHEME ‘Good Neighbours’ schemes are being rolled out across North Yorkshire to
offer practical support to people living in rural areas. Good Neighbours schemes have been successfully operating across England for many years with the support of their local Rural Community Council. There is now a push to create a national network of ‘good neighbours’ and Yorkshire is one of the six pilot areas chosen to take this forward. 7
Can you be a Good Neighbour? Good Neighbours schemes are so-called because they offer low-level help to older and vulnerable people within a community, are volunteer-led by local residents (i.e. neighbours), and contribute towards a greater quality of life for all in rural areas. The benefits of such a scheme are vast, including: Decreased dependency on local healthcare services and GPs Decreased feelings of isolation and loneliness amongst participants Increased connection to the local community Increased ability to live independently for longer at home Improvement in overall health and wellbeing in participants. What does it involve? Each scheme is operated via a central phone, often a mobile, which is held in turn by and rotated around a core group of volunteers. Anyone in a community can call the phone and speak to the current volunteer on duty, who will then locate suitable support and volunteers. Activities and support that are usually offered in a scheme are: transport practical help light household repairs light gardening befriending The activities change depending on what the volunteers are able to offer and the needs of each individual. Funding to set up a new Good Neighbours scheme We have grants of £300 for each community wanting to set up a Good Neighbours Scheme. We will also provide support and guidance to assess the level of need in your community, set up a group of core volunteers and provide information toolkits which include volunteer guidelines, funding advice, insurance help and much more. Communities will then be able to link into the National Network of Good Neighbours to share their stories, expertise, and hints and tips. Good Neighbours has the potential to go nationwide and change the way we live, work and care together. Be a part of it today! 8
Contact: Martha Holmes on 0845 313 0270 or Email: martha.holmes@ruralyorkshire.org.uk For more information visit: www.ruralyorkshire.org.uk or the official Good Neighbours blog at:www.raygoodneighbours.wordpress.com Martha Holmes Good Neighbours Development Officer Rural Action Yorkshire Tel: 0845 313 0270 extension: 227 or 221 Calls will cost 3p per minute plus your telephony company’s access charge Mobile: 07714247667 My usual working days are Monday and Tuesday Martha Holmes via Phil Taylor , Chairman of Seamer Parish Council
GIANT HOGWEED You may be aware, from other sources, of the danger of Giant Hogweed which is becoming much more prevalent in the area. Please ensure you keep your children away from it. The stem and leaf stalks contain a sap that is released by handling, cutting or just brushing against the plant. The sap contains psoralens that photosensitise the skin so that exposure to sunlight results in very painful blistering, sometimes requiring hospital treatment. Blindness can be caused with eye contact with the sap. The burning effects can last 3 years or more and tissue scarring for more than 15 years has been recorded. Use the internet to identify it; I think there is some on the section of land between Labman and Holme Lane. Editor: Composed based on information from Ann Thomas.
TIME FOR A LAUGH If Tommy Cooper were alive today would this be some of the things he might say!!: I met this bloke with a didgeridoo and he was playing Dancing Queen on it . I thought, 'That's Aboriginal .' This lorry full of tortoises collided with a van full of terrapins . It was a turtle disaster. 9
I told my girlfriend I had a job in a bowling alley . She said 'Tenpin?' I said, 'No, permanent’. I went in to a pet shop . I said, 'Can I buy a goldfish?' The guy said, 'Do you want an aquarium?' I said, 'I don't care what star sign it is.’ I bought some Armageddon cheese today, and it said on the packet, 'Best before End' I went to buy a watch, and the man in the shop said 'Analogue . ' I said 'No, just a watch . ' I went into a shop and I said, 'Can someone sell me a kettle . ' The bloke said 'Kenwood'. I said, 'Where is he then?' My mate is in love with two schoolbags . He's bi-satchel. I went to the doctor . I said to him 'I'm frightened of lapels. ' He said, 'You've got cholera.' I met the bloke who invented crosswords today . I can't remember his name, its P something T something R. I was reading this book today, The History of Glue . I couldn't put it down. I phoned the local ramblers club today, but the bloke who answered just went on and on. The recruitment consultant asked me 'What do you think of voluntary work? I said 'I wouldn't do it if you paid me. ' I was in the jungle and there was this monkey with a tin opener. I said, 'You don't need a tin opener to peel a banana. 'He said, 'No, this is for the custard.’ This policeman came up to me with a pencil and a piece of very thin paper. He said, 'I want you to trace someone for me.' I told my mum that I'd opened a theatre. She said, 'Are you having me on?’ I said, 'Well I'll give you an audition, but I'm not promising you anything.' 10
I phoned the local builders today. I said to them 'Can I have a skip outside my house?' He said, 'I'm not stopping you!' This cowboy walks in to a German car showroom and he says 'Audi!' I fancied a game of darts with my mate. He said, 'Nearest the bull goes first'. He went 'Baah' and I went 'Moo'. He said 'You're closest'. I was driving up the motorway and my boss phoned me and he told me I'd been promoted. I was so shocked I swerved the car. He phoned me again to say I'd been promoted even higher and I swerved again. He then made me managing director and I went right off into a tree. The police came and asked me what had happened. I said 'I careered off the road' I visited the offices of the RSPCA today. It's tiny: you couldn't swing a cat in there. I was stealing things in the supermarket today while balanced on the shoulders of a couple of vampires. I was charged with shoplifting on two counts. I bought a train ticket to France and the ticket seller said 'Eurostar' I said 'Well I've been on telly but I'm no Tom Jones. I phoned the local gym and I asked if they could teach me how to do the splits. He said, 'How flexible are you?' I said, 'I can't make Tuesdays or Thursdays.' I went to the local video shop and I said, 'Can I borrow Batman Forever?’ He said, 'No, you'll have to bring it back tomorrow' A waiter asks a man, 'May I take your order, sir?' 'Yes,' the man replies . 'I'm just wondering, exactly how do you prepare your chickens?' 'Nothing special, sir. We just tell them straight out that they're going to die.
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GRAPEVINE CONTACTS (all numbers have 01642 in front of them) Magazine Layout and Editor David Campy, 5A Holme Lane, Seamer E-Mail: david.campy123@btinternet.com 710320 Illustrations Margaret Smith, 4 Bracken Hill Walk, Seamer 710611 Distribution Derek Winterbotham, Kingsbridge, Hilton Rd. Seamer 711617 St Martin’s Rev Paul Hutchinson, The Rectory, Stokesley 710405 Rev Sarah Strand (revsarahstrand@outlook.com) 810690 Methodist Church Ron Kirk, 2 Rosehill, Great Ayton 722053 Seamer Village Hall Bookings: Christine Campy (david.campy123@btinternet.com) 710320 General : Margaret Smith 710611 Village News Margaret Smith 710611 Seamer Parish Council E-Mail: scapa20@hotmail.com Seamer Correspondent for Darlington and Stockton Times Christine Cooper 710294 ooooOOOOoooo
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