The Grapevine SEAMER & TAME BRIDGE MAGAZINE
No. 153 October– November 2018
100 Years 1
EDITOR’S NOTES This Edition covers a very important date in the history of the World; 100 years since the end of the First World War on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 - Armistice Day. Seamer and Tame Bridge will be part of the Celebrations that Day. You will find several events, which we hope to combine into one, held in the Seamer Memorial Hall (built as a memorial to those who died from Seamer) and invite you all to attend, regardless of any beliefs or nationality. Final confirmation of the events will be via a leaflet to each house and Posters around the Villages. The December/January edition will be earlier than usual due to my holidays and I will need contributions by 8.00am 22nd November. Dave Campy
ST. MARTIN’S CHURCH Eucharist at 11.15am 7th and 21st October, 4th, 18th and 25th November Coffee Morning held on August 24th raised £384.57. Many thanks to all who contributed in anyway. It is much appreciated. Jean Webster Stokesley Parish Church Events Saturday 13th October, Parish Church,12.00 - 1.15pm th AUTUMN FAIR - Saturday 10 November, Town Hall, 10.00 - 3.00pm th U3A - Saturday 24 November, Parish Church, Evening DIARY DATES th SNAKE DAVIES TRIO - Sunday, 9 December, Parish Church, 7.30 pm FRUGAL LUNCH -
STOKESLEY CHORAL SOCIETY -
15th December, Parish Church. Tbc
For further details contact Paul Hutchinson 01642 710405
VILLAGE HALL NEWS AND EVENTS POP IN Everyone is welcome to this informal fun get together in the Village Hall on a Monday morning between 10 – 12 to meet fellow residents and have a chat over Tea/Coffee and a scone. Cost £1. Come for as long as you wish. Janet 2
GARDEN CLUB (GREENFINGERS)
The Spring and Summer sunshine got members and friends out and about for a variety of activities. These included an Easter lunch at Cherry Hill Nursery, a talk on organic gardening by an expert in the subject and several garden visits. Our day out at Kiplin Hall near Richmond (half price entry with our vouchers!) was an eye opener for me. It was my first visit there, and we found lots to entertain us in the historic house and newly refurbished kitchen gardens. Who knew garden walls could be heated internally with water? And as for those red slippers in the paintings... wow! October 9th is our next meeting. Margaret is setting a quiz, and each member is asked to bring one interesting thing from their garden. It can be a question or problem, your prized bloom or anything else you can think of. On November 13th, Christine Campy will treat us to a flower arranging demonstration to help us bring colour into the home. Contact me for details nearer the time. Bring foliage and baubles on December 11th to make your own Christmas wreaths. In the coming months, I will also be asking members for their bright ideas for next year’s itinerary. Contact: Viv Hyman 01642 269663 * Note new contact ART & CRAFT GROUP Generally the group meet at the Village Hall, Mondays 1.30 till 3.30 pm, the price is £1.50 per session which includes a cup of tea and a biscuit. This is a very friendly informal Group, people bring whatever they are working on, there is no tuition, we have many skill levels as can be seen by the paintings which adorn the Hall walls. Why not give it a go! Contact Margaret Smith 01642710611 SEAMER BOOK CLUB Seamer Book Club meets on the last Tuesday of each month in Seamer Village Hall. We pick a book each month and then discuss it at the next meeting over a glass of wine or cup of tea. It is a very informal. Everyone is welcome. Meeting dates 23/10/18 and 27/11/18, 8pm until 9:30pm Lynn Clayton at richard.lynn.clayton@hotmail.co.uk or 07763633717 3
ZUMBA Come and join us at Zumba, Thursdays at 5:45 pm, costs £3:50. It’s a great way to keep fit. We do a Zumba for 45 mins with 10 minutes body toning at the end. New members always welcome Joan Barnes CARPET BOWLS Tuesday morning 10am – Noon . Cost £1.50 Come along and join us for a very informal game of carpet bowls. No experience required. You get gentle exercise, a good laugh and a tea/ coffee break. Contact Kay on 01642 713740 KNIT AND NATTER POPPIES This year we will be remembering when the First World War ended 100 years ago (Armistice Day, November 11th 1918) To commemorate this, some of us have been meeting every Monday night at Knit and Natter Group to knit or crochet poppies and others have been following our patterns and doing them at home. They will be used to decorate our Memorial Hall in Seamer. We hope to collect at least 1000 (still require some) and will display them outside the front of the hall on 11th November. There is still time to join in but all poppies must be collected by the 15th October. We will be displaying them from 21st October. If you would like to help please get in touch for the pattern, come along on Monday nights, or leave your Poppies in the hall any time it is open. WE NEED MORE POPPIES AND HELP WITH DISPLAYING THEM
Normal Knit and Natter will be held from Monday 15th October (7.30pm),and we would like to welcome everyone back as well as anyone who hasn’t been but who would like to join us Ann Thomas (catcabcam@googlemail.com)
BRIDGE CLUB Come along and join us at this thriving club on a Thursday evening at 7.00pm. Everyone is welcome. Yvonne Groombridge 4
SING A LONG We hope to meet again on Friday 5th October
Friday 9th November Extra: Sunday 11th November Remembrance Service special sing-a-long (songs we will have practiced)—see later advert for Remembrance day Events. Friday 7th December Extra: Saturday 15th December (Special Christmas Party night with our Sing -a-long performance). See later advert
Jo Batey 07759 531050 HALL TIMETABLE Monday
Pop-In
Tuesday
Carpet Bowls
10.00am
Art and Crafts
1.30pm
Knit and Natter
7.00pm
Pilates Class
6.00-7.00pm
10.00am
Hall Committee meeting
(1st Tuesday in month) Greenfingers
7.00pm (2nd Tuesday)
Seamer Parish Council
(3rd Tuesday) Book Club
7.30—9.00 (4th Tuesday) Wednesday
Table Tennis
Thursday
Zumba Class
7.00pm
5.45-6.40pm
Bridge Group
7.00pm Friday
Seamer Choral Society
1st Friday in month at 7.00pm
SEAMER VILLAGE HALL 100+ CLUB August winners were (136 members) 1st £20 55 Caroline Walker, The Green 2nd £17 40 Walter Pattison, Stainton Road 3rd £14 38 Bill Smith, Stokesley 4th £10 72 Melanie Coyde-Barr 5th £7 109 Steven Quinn, Brackenhill Walk 5
September winners were (136 members) 1st £20 64 Arnold Cook, Hilton Road 2nd £17 22 Christine Prendergast, Holme Lane rd 3 £14 30 Irene Thompson, Hilton Road 4th £10 18 Ann Startin, Brackenhill Walk th 5 £7 111 Mike Bollands, The Green For those members who joined last October/November, this means that you are due to join again. If you wish to do so, please get in touch with me on 01642 710294 or by e-mail on chris_cooper1@hotmail.com To help me to remind you when your renewal fees are due, could you please let me have your e-mail address or telephone number. This is easier than coming to see you. If you are new to the area and would like to become a member, you can do so at any time. It costs £1 per month/£12 for the year for which you are allocated a number. Each month half the monthly money is given out as prize money and the other half goes to the village hall funds. I look forward to hearing from you. Christine Cooper
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY LUNCH I thought it would be nice if after this year’s Special Remembrance Sunday service at the Village Memorial Hall, we had a "Bring and Share". Lunch. Anything will be gratefully accepted. Maybe you could make a wartime recipe? Its amazing what you can make with Spam! Angela Forrest 07891097649
SEAMER METHODIST CHURCH ECHOES FROM 1918 In a book of memories by Walter E Young, a soldier in the First World War, he recalls the latter days as a Prisoner of War. He was taken to a Czech-Prussian mine for enforced work. Towards the end of the War he writes, ’About this time I had a second accident. When pulling out a full truck, someone got in my way and I got too close to the truck and a wheel went over my foot. I hobbled away and someone helped me to get my boot and sock off, and a sorry mess my foot was in, with toes seemingly crushed and toe nails missing’. ‘Kaput’ said my companion. I continued to work 6
for weeks after, with several toe nails completely done for. Each day was a day nearer the end of the War.’ Walter never told anyone about his time in the war but had written a full account of his experiences. These were not discovered until after his death. Walter had battled through Ypres, Loos, and many other key engagements. He was awarded the Military medal for gallantry at Bullecourt. In March 1918 he became a prisoner of War. The book of his journals was printed in 2015. There are undoubtedly many who served in that war who never told what they had endured. Remarkable people who were prepared to sacrifice their all to serve their Country. TIMES OF WORSHIP October 7th @ 10.30 am Led by Tim Locke October 14th @ 10.30 am All Age Worship Led by Ron Kirk October 21st @10.30 am Led by Elaine Wilson October 28th @ 10.30 am Led by Rev Graham Peacock November 4th @ 10.30 am Led by David Sills November 11th Remembrance Service 10 30am in Seamer Memorial Hall November 18th @ 10.30 am Led by Rev Lisa Quarmby November 25th @ 10.30 am Circuit Service at Stokesley Methodist Church REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY This year the 11th November falls on a Sunday. Included in the Village activities to remember the 11th November 1918, there will be a Service of Remembrance in Seamer Memorial Hall commencing at 10.30am. This is a good opportunity to remember those who lost their lives, especially those from Seamer, in the 1914/18 War (and all wars). Everyone is most welcome to attend this moving tribute. There will be a Bring and Share Lunch after the service and other events will also follow this. More details elsewhere in the Magazine and a leaflet will be distributed nearer the time If anyone has any memorabilia from that War, military or civilian, please bring them with you. THOUGH FOR THE MONTH ‘Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.’
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TIME FOR A SMILE Two soldiers were having lunch when one of them asks the other to pass him the cake. ‘I can’t, I’m afraid,’ said the second man. ‘It’s against regulations to help another soldier to dessert’. Ron Kirk
Competition time! Design a village badge! You are invited to design a badge to be included on the new Village Gateways for Seamer and Tame Bridge. Your entry should be submitted on paper or thin card, include colour and be contained within a 30cm diameter circle. (It is recommended by the safety officer that the colour red should not be used). You can divide the circle into equal halves or quadrants. Your design should reflect the key features of either the Seamer or Tame Bridge communities, as separate badges can be produced for both settlements. Entries will be judged independently and should be returned F.A.O. Mr Philip Taylor (Chair of the Parish Council) to either Seamer Motors or 2, Leconfield, Seamer, by 1st December. A prize of a £25 voucher will be presented to the winner, with runners-up prizes also awarded. Good Luck!
OIL CLUB September’s order was fairly light 10,000 litres, probably due to the long hot summer we have all being enjoying. I am sure you will be aware, by the price of Petrol/diesel, that heating oil prices have increased substantially, hovering around 80 dollars a barrel; 8
Consequently, I would envisage we will be paying, for the first time in the past few years, above 50p per litre. If you require to stock up for the Christmas period, the next orders will be taken up to week commencing the 1st of November with predicted delivery in the 2nd to 3rd week. If you interested in ordering contact David Ward on 01642 71033 or Gordon or Joe Reed on 01642 711495. A Reminder of usual ordering dates: The 1st week in the following months; January, March, May, September and November.
FIREWORKS Could I ask villagers to consider other nearby residents (especially those with animals - horses, dogs and cats) if you are planning any fireworks at Bonfire time. Take the initiative and contact them with a date and time. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbours! - and by warning them in advance, they can make sure their animals are safe inside and not distressed (especially fireworks on nights other then 5th Nov). As a polite reminder, as Rishi Sunak mentioned in his visit to Seamer, Fireworks landing outside their own property are also classed as littering (£150 fine) and can do immense harm. Thus I encourage you to attend organised community & charity displays where possible instead. On behalf of several Seamer residents
TIME FOR A LAUGH Anagrams that relate to one another PRESBYTERIAN ASTRONOMER DESPERATION THE EYES GEORGE BUSH THE MORSE CODE DORMITORY SLOT MACHINES ANIMOSITY
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ELECTION RESULTS SNOOZE ALARMS A DECIMAL POINT THE EARTHQUAKES ELEVEN PLUS TWO
becomes becomes becomes becomes becomes AND FOR THE GRAND FINALE: MOTHER-IN-LAW becomes Bet your friends haven't seen this one!!!
LIES - LET'S RECOUNT ALAS! NO MORE Z 'S I'M A DOT IN PLACE THAT QUEER SHAKE TWELVE PLUS ONE WOMAN HITLER
Submitted by Ann Thomas
PARISH COUNCIL MEMORIAL BENCHES The Parish Council has ordered memorial benches for Seamer and Tame Bridge to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ending of the First World War. Many other villages in the UK are similarly marking this historic occasion.
SO HAVE WE WAVED GOODBYE TO OUR SEAMER FLIES? Is it only our house that hasn’t been the scene of a fly horror film this year? That big, annual, buzzing, unhygienic nuisance that really got on our nerves. What has changed?? Anyway it’s not that I’m softening already but to honour their departure it has to be said flies can be quite fascinating creatures. Their breeding, feeding and even moving habits are quite different from ours and can actually be quite interesting (now that they’ve cleared off!). 10
So to salute the hopeful end of them tainting the Seamer summers here are 10 facts about flies 1. House flies live on a liquid diet Yes, that’s correct. Flies tend to live off a diet based on liquids. Why? Well, that’s just how they are built. See, they lack the mouthparts needed to chew food, so instead, they have to drink it. A house fly will regurgitate digestive juices onto solid foods and these juices break down the food into small pieces, allowing them to use their mouthparts, called proboscis, to drink the meal. 2. They can taste with their feet Like butterflies, flies can taste food using their feet! This is all down to taste receptors (chemonsensilla) being located on their lower legs and feet. When a fly lands on a tasty meal, which can be anything from animal faeces to your lunch, they will often have a wander around to give their next meal a good taste before consuming it. 3. House flies defecate… a lot And they aren’t too bothered about where they do it either! As you know, house flies like to live off a liquid diet. Because of this, their digestive system can move quite quickly, which means they defecate, quite a lot, as well. it is speculated that house flies defecate every time they land, even if it’s on their next meal! Yuck 4. They can spread a range of diseases Due to their feeding and breeding habits (more on that later) house flies come into contact with a range of harmful bacteria such as Salmonella and E.coli. Because of this, house flies will often aid the spread of these bacteria passing them onto us by contaminating things, such as food and cooking utensils. 5. House flies can walk upside down Let’s face it, you probably already knew this one. The anatomy of a house fly enables it to walk and climb on most surfaces no matter if it’s horizontal, vertical, or even upside down. This is due to each foot containing two fat foot pads (called pulvilli) which contain tiny hairs that produce a glue-like substance made of sugars and oils which provides them with excellent grip, perfect for scaling any surface. 6. Flies are able to see behind them That’s right, house flies can see behind them and it’s all to do with their amazing eyes. Unlike you and I, house flies have compound eyes. These intricate eyes provided them with nearly a 360-degree field of view, which allows them to see behind themselves. Unlike ours, the eyes of a house fly don’t move. Being able 11
to see in all directions allows them to navigate whilst also be on the lookout for danger. 7. The lifespan of a house fly isn’t that long On average, the life cycle of a house fly only lasts for around 30 days, which means they don’t live for long at all. However, in their short lifetime, they manage to accomplish quite a lot. House flies can lay up to 500 eggs in their lifetime which are usually in batches of around 75 to 150. So, although they don’t live long, an infestation can quickly arise through new generations. 8. House flies have amazing reaction times Ever wondered why it’s so difficult to swat a fly? Well, it’s pretty much down to their quick reaction times and their agility. House flies are able to process what they see and react accordingly at amazing speeds. To put things into perspective, our brains process around 60 images a second, whereas a fly can process around 250 in a single second. 9. They have unhygienic breeding habits House flies aren’t really fans of rushing to the hospital to give birth. Their chosen method is rather disgusting as well. House flies will lay their eggs on items such as faeces, rotting carcasses and decaying fruit. Why is this? Well, it’s mainly to provide the larvae (maggots) with something to eat when they hatch. 10. Male house flies are constantly looking for a date Remember, in Fact 6, when we discussed the compound eyes of a fly? Well, it also plays a role in how house flies find a partner. Studies show that there’s a specific region within the eyes of a male fly called the ‘love spot’. It is pretty much used for detecting and chasing female flies. This ‘spot’ is located within the dorso-frontal region of their eyes. This is typically used to detect small target motion, however, males also use it to stay “locked onto potential mates during aerial pursuit” So please join me in raising a glass to toast good riddance to the Seamer flies. Top of the bill for Seamer Sing-a-long is “Shoo fly, don't bother me”
Jo Batey
SAVE THE DAY Christmas Workshops Saturday December 1st 2.00-4.00 pm. Usual activities and SANTA! 12
Your Speed Watch Needs
YOU! √ Are you concerned about vehicles speeding through the village? √ Can you spare one hour each week? If so, please do join the team of volunteers who undertake regular speed watches, recording results and contributing to the effective monitoring of vehicle speed through the village. As well as supporting your community it is a good chance to meet with other residents. For more information, please contact Phil Taylor at scapa20@hotmail.com or Dave Campy on 01642 710320. Without the help of volunteers, the Speed Watch will not be possible! No copyright infringement intended
CANDLELIT CHRISTMAS SINGALONG Saturday 15 th December at 7pm Village Hall A musical Christmas evening (songs and Carols) by candlelight, music by Ron Kirk Bring your own drinks and food to share. (Pooled supper). (Voluntary Donation to the Village Hall to cover heating, etc)
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Family Magic Night with
Middlesbrough Magic Circle
Friday October 12th
Seamer Village Hall -7.30pm Adults £5, Children under 12 Free (Courtesy of the Community Fund —Must be accompanied by an adult) Limited to 50 people — get your tickets in advance Refreshments (Tea/Biscuits) Further details from Christine Cooper 01642 710294
Seamer (Nr Stokesley) Village Hall
An evening with
Paul Wheater (country singer) £10 including buffet supper & silent auction (Bring own alcohol)
Saturday 27th October 7.00pm Tickets from Christine Campy 01642 710320 Christine.campy@hotmail.co.uk ************************************
This is a fundraising event to help pay for potentially life-saving vaccine treatments, pioneered in USA, for Ava Wake (age 2 years) who has stage 4 Neuroblastoma cancer. For more details see https://uk.gofundme.com/jupcnf-avas-journey 14
SEAMER VILLAGE HALL QUIZ NIGHT with Sue & Jim SATURDAY 3rd NOVEMBER 7 PM Usual supper at half-time Book a place via Kay on 01642713740 If you have any Raffle Prizes could you give them to Sue or Kay, please. MARGARET SMITH’S 80th BIRTHDAY A former Seamer resident, Margaret Smith celebrated her 80th birthday with a solo art exhibition at the Heritage Gallery in Middlesbrough. Titled ‘Lifeline’ it displayed snippets of her life, love and passion for textiles, embroidery and painting. Amongst her many achievements are designing and working with friends on the Captain Cook panels which were exhibited in the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum in Stewart Park and then for thirty years on the HM Bark Endeavour when it was moored at Stockton; designing and making a Mother’s Union banner for York Minster; Leather Appliqué design on the Bishop's Chair at the new Middlesbrough Cathedral and alter frontals and banners for many local churches. Margaret has had Solo Exhibitions at Hartlepool Art Gallery, Pannet Park Art Gallery, Whitby, Surrey University Art Gallery, Australian Studies 15
Centre, London, 'From Silks to Canvas', Dorman Museum, 'Endeavour to Infinity', Infinity Gallery Stockton, 'Coast and Country', Kirkleatham Hall Museum and 'Diversity', Heritage Gallery, Cargo Fleet. Margaret and husband Bill lived in Seamer for over 40 years where they built their home in Brackenhill Walk. They decided it was time to downsize and moved to Stokesley last year. Many of Margaret’s paintings have been on display in the Village Hall where she still runs the art & craft class on Monday afternoons
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GRAPEVINE CONTACTS Magazine Layout, Editor, Printer and Distribution Coordinator David Campy, 5a Holme Lane, Seamer E mail: david.campy123@btinternet.com 710320 Illustrations Front Cover: Anne Clements, Tame Bridge St Martin’s Rev Paul Hutchinson, The Rectory, Stokesley 710405 Methodist Church Ron Kirk, 2 Rosehill, Great Ayton 722053 Seamer Village Hall Chairperson: Mark Murphy Email : medinnov8@hotmail.com Bookings: Ann Thomas catcabcam@googlemail.com 710822 or Vivian Hyman 269663 Village News and Events Contact: Dave Campy david.campy123@btinternet.com 710320 Seamer Parish Council E-Mail: scapa20@hotmail.com Seamer Correspondent for Darlington and Stockton Times Christine Cooper 710294 ooooOOOOooo
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