The Grapevine SEAMER & TAME BRIDGE MAGAZINE
No. 155 February 2019 – March 2019 Seamer Village Website address: seamervillage.co.uk
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EDITOR’S NOTES Hi, hope you are all recovered from the festivities and are ready for all the new activities for this year. I have had a few people comment on the print quality of the photos included in Grapevine. It is difficult to get high quality at a reasonable cost. I am trying several different ways to improve this but can I suggest that if you want a good copy you go to the Seamer website (address on front cover and in contacts on the back page) where you can get an electronic copy of Grapevine which you can use to get the extra quality by zooming in or by printing off larger copies of the photos. Hope this helps and good reading! Dave Campy
ST. MARTIN’S CHURCH Eucharist at Seamer at 11.15 on February 3rd & 17th ; March 3rd, 17th & 31st During part of both these months (after Sunday 3rd Feb), Stokesley Parish Church will be closed for the replacement of its heating system. The plan is for its regular Sunday morning services to take place in the Town Hall, and for Sunday Evening and Wednesday morning to be in the community room at Springfield House. We will endeavour to keep the Church website www.stokesleyparishchurch.org updated with details of those services (and anything extra at St Martin's). Paul Hutchinson
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 and 12 to meet fellow residents and have a chat over Tea/Coffee and a scone. Cost £1. On Monday 4th February we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary with a cake and candles! Yes,11 years since our Village Post Office closed and Janet Bainbridge, our Postmistress, and I decided that it would be good to have an alternative venue to meet and chat. And so Pop In began. Soon we had tea makers and scone bakers and people coming through the doors ! Someone told me “I have lived in Seamer for 47 years and at Pop in it was the first time I had spoken to ??????, who has also been here that long!” 2
On Monday 4th March we will be having pancakes. A really successful community get together. So come along to help us celebrate GARDEN CLUB (GREENFINGERS) For more details of future events, Contact: Viv Hyman 01642 269663 ART & CRAFT GROUP Art Group closed until March 4th The Art Group is a small friendly Group of people who enjoy company of other Artists and Craftworkers; the paintings on the Hall walls, which are for sale, show the diversity of the Group. Anyone wishing to put pictures up, the charge is 50p per picture per month. Ring Margaret Smith 01642710611 to sort out availability of space, also ring the above number for more information, you will be very welcome when the Group returns on the 4th March. ZUMBA Come and join us at Zumba, it’s a great way to keep fit. We do Zumba for 45 mins with 10 minutes body toning at the end. Fridays 5.15pm, £3.50 Note change of day and time. New members always welcome Contact Helen on 07502 566054 SEAMER BOOK CLUB We meet in the Village Hall on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 8pm until 9.30pm. We are a small but friendly group who pick a new book each month and then discuss it the following month over refreshments. Cost £2.50 Next meetings Tuesday 26th February 8- 9.30 pm and Tuesday 26th March 8- 9.30pm We welcome new members. For more information contact Lynn Clayton 07763633717 email richard.lynn.clayton@hotmail.co.uk
SING A LONG A monthly informal fun time (about 1½ hours) whilst “learning” to Sing! Village Hall at 7.00pm. The next sessions are February 1st and March 1st. Can anyone interested please email or phone me: Jo Batey: jo.batey@talktalk.net or 07759 531050 3
BABY AND TODDLER STAY AND PLAY A NEW Weekly Group run by Ally Johnson. Starts Thursday February 28th 10.00 - 11.00am. Village Hall. Cost £2 Contact: Ally 07919143977
EASTER CHILDRENS WORKSHOPS Saturday 30th March 2.00 - 4.00pm, Village Hall USED STAMPS Thank you to who brought me their Christmas stamps for charity. I still collect during the year so drop them into the Village Hall or to 21,The Green. Ann Thomas KNIT, NATTER AND CRAFT We are starting our new project on Monday 4th March at 7.30 pm. It is
“Putting Seamer on the Map” Not by any scandal or fame but actually making a model of our village. We will start with a map and build the village properties on it. A Big Project which we hope will involve as many knitters, crocheters and crafters as possible. Our Poppy Project was fantastic so let’s see how we get on with our Model Village. GUESS WHAT!! This photo was recently taken by Jo Batey and shows the beauty of the pond and our village. But what’s that in the middle of it?? A rocking horse? A greyhound? A Fox? What do you see? {it is, of course,a piece of wood}
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HALL TIMETABLE Monday
Pop-In
Tuesday
Carpet Bowls
10.00am
10.00am
Art and Crafts
1.30pm
Knit and Natter
7.00pm
Pilates Class 6.00-7.00pm Hall Committee meeting 7.30pm
(1st Tuesday in month) Greenfingers 7.00pm (2nd Tuesday)
Seamer Parish Council 7.00pm (3rd
Tuesday)
Book Club 8.00—9.30 pm
(4th Tuesday) Wednesday
Table Tennis 7.00pm
Thursday
Bridge Group 7.00pm
Friday
Zumba Class
5.15-6.10pm *change of day/time Seamer Choral Society
1st Friday in month at 7.00pm
SEAMER VILLAGE HALL 100+ CLUB November winners were: (136 members) 1st £20 144 Maureen Marshall, Tame Bridge 2nd £17 89 David Picken, The Green 3rd £14 24 Tom Thomas, The Green th 4 £10 133 Lynn Makwana, Hilton 5th £ 7 103 Alison Cook, Hemlington December winners were: (136 members) 1st £20 91 Eileen Doughty, Brackenhill Walk 2nd £17 93 Trevor Gooding, Tame Bridge 3rd £14 102 David Ward, The Green 4th £10 24 Gill Burton, Hilton Road 5th £ 7 108 Helen Grunwell, Seamer Hill January winners were (136 members) 1st £20 95 Ian Armitage, Tanton Close 2nd £17 166 Lucy Kettleborough, Tame Bridge 3rd £14 92 Christine Taylor, The Green 4th £10 130 David Swales, off Hilton Road 5th £ 7 5 Doris Allen, Hilton Road For those members who joined last February/March, this means that you 5
are due to join again. If you wish to do so, please get in touch with me 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. The 100 Club started in November 2014 and this is now its 5th year. Last year it raised £1,660 with £830 given out as prize money and £830 given to the village hall funds. Unfortunately we have lost several members since the renewal date in November, as they have moved away from the area. 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 01642 710294 or e-mail: chris_cooper1@hotmail.com SEAMER METHODIST CHURCH LOTS OF THANKYOUS Firstly, to everyone who shared in the Christmas celebrations; the ‘Lighting‘ of the Village Tree, the Nativity Service and the Carol singing. Secondly, to everyone who joined the Carol singers (on one night we even had Father Christmas arrive and give gifts to the singers). Thirdly, a special thank you to the generosity of everyone in donating £747 as the Carol singers toured the villages of Seamer and Newby. Finally, a very special thank you to a very generous benefactor. The Church members have been discussing the future of the Methodist Church in Seamer and one of its concerns has been the rising costs of maintaining the work and mission of the Church. Their generous gift enables us to look at new opportunities of continuing that work and mission. TIMES OF WORSHIP 3rd February @ 10.30 am Led by Rev Lisa Quarmby 10th February @ 10.30 am All Age Worship Led by Lesley Hopwood 17th February @ 10.30 am led by Rev Richard Bradshaw 24th February @ 10.30 am Led by Ken Hudson 3rd March @ 10.30 am tbc 10th March @ 10.30 am All Age Worship tbc 6
17th March @ 10.30 am tbc 24th March @ 10.30 am tbc On the second Sunday in each month, the style of worship is less formal than normal and is appropriate for all age ranges. Everyone is very welcome to join us. THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH Did you make any New Year resolutions? It is said that most resolutions are broken by about the second week in January; so if you are still keeping yours – well done. So often the resolutions we make are unlikely to succeed in the first place because they are unrealistic. Sometimes changing circumstances make us reassess our plans. Nevertheless, I consider that it is important to look forward and make plans even if they have to be amended in the light of circumstances. Christians believe that trust in God is an invaluable starting point. Knowing that His love is for each one of us and at all times is especially important during those times when things just don’t go to plan. TIME FOR A SMILE My wife came home and said that she had some good news and some bad news about the car. I said ‘What’s the good news? She said ‘The air bag works!’ (Roy Chubby Brown) Between the optimist and the pessimist, the difference is small. The optimist sees the doughnut; the pessimist the hole. Ron Kirk TIME FOR A LAUGH 1. The meaning of opaque is unclear. 2. I wasn't going to get a brain transplant but then I changed my mind. 3. Have you ever tried to eat a clock? It's very time consuming. 4. A man tried to assault me with milk, cream and butter. How dairy! 5. I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. I can't put it down. 6. If there was someone selling marijuana in our neighbourhood, weed know about it. 7. It's a lengthy article about ancient Japanese sword fighters, but I can Samurais it for you. 8. It's not that the man couldn't juggle, he just didn't have the balls to do it. 7
9. So what if I don't know the meaning of the word 'apocalypse'? It's not the end of the world. 10. Police were called to the daycare centre. A 3-year old was resisting a rest. 11. The other day I held the door open for a clown. I thought it was a nice jester. 12. Need an ark to save two of every animal? I Noah guy. 13. Alternative facts are aversion of the truth. 14. I used to have a fear of hurdles, but I got over it. 15. Atheism is a non-prophet organization. 16. Did you know they won't be making yardsticks any longer? 17. I used to be allergic to soap but I'm clean now. 18. The U.S.A patron saint of poverty is St. Nickeless. 19. What did the man say when the bridge fell on him? The suspension is killing me. 20. Do you have weight loss mantras? Fat chants! 21. My tailor is happy to make a new pair of trousers for me. Or sew it seams. 22. What is a thesaurus's favourite dessert? Synonym bun. 23. A relief map shows where the toilets are. 24. There was a big paddle sale at the boat store. It was quite an oar deal. 25. How do they figure out the price of hammers? Per pound.
SEAMER PARISH COUNCIL NEWS The Seamer Parish Community Fund The Seamer Parish Community Fund has awarded a number of grants since its inception. Many of these projects are visible within the parish of Seamer/Tame Bridge and have enhanced the village environment and endeavoured to improve road safety. Other projects, such as the provision of a defibrillator outside the village hall aim to provide emergency assistance for local residents and the wider community, as a part of the village’s wider social responsibility. In recent months the Community Fund has provided benches in the parish and a Remembrance plaque and residents’ lunch to mark the centenary celebrations for the end of WW1. We are delighted by the positive feedback from residents regarding the improved environmental impact as an outcome from the Community Fund. For more information on the Community Fund and grants awarded, please do take a look at the visual display and documentation on the noticeboard inside the village hall, or see the information on the village website. For the benefit of one or two residents who are unsure as to the 8
provenance of the Community Fund; this comes from the community engagement of Ventient Energy, who operate the wind turbines.
Design a Village Gateway Badge Competition: Results! Thank you to the entrants who designed a badge to be included on the signage. We only received entries from Seamer residents and the independent panel of 5 judges were so impressed by the three entries shown, that it was decided to submit common elements from each design to NYCC’s graphic design team, who will advise on the best way to take this forward and produce the final artwork. It is hoped that the badges will be ready to display on the village signage later this spring. Huge congratulations to the three talented winner’s designs: Viv Hyman (right), Jo Batey, (below left) and Christine Campy (below right) who each received a prize of a £25 voucher for Strikes Garden Centre.
Parish Council Elections Parish Council Elections are being held in May this year in Seamer. If you feel that you have time to commit to and take responsibility for village affairs and are able to regularly attend Parish Council meetings, please contact the Parish Clerk for further information. The term of office for a Parish Councillor is four years. The Parish encompasses Seamer and Tame Bridge. Thank you. Parish Clerk: Mrs G Taylor e: scapa20@hotmail.com
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Seamer Parish Council update The November meeting of the Parish Council began with an Open Forum where PCSO James Crawford spoke to the meeting about the large number of Quad bike thefts in recent months. He also highlighted the Dot Peen security marking service (details included in the December Grapevine). Fly tipping within the village boundary was also discussed as several recent incidents had occurred. Other business covered at the meeting included village maintenance matters; the village gardener has made a productive start on the Memorial Garden, village tubs and general maintenance. Positive comments from residents have been received about the further bulb planting (an additional 5,000 bulbs have recently been planted in Seamer and Tame Bridge). We look forward to a fabulous display again in the Spring! Planning applications, Tree maintenance, the CSW, Road Signs, Notice board replacement, Remembrance event, Community Fund applications and the updated Community Fund documentation were discussed. The Clerk’s duties in relation to the Fund were also discussed. Members of the Village Hall Committee attended the Parish Council meeting to share information between the two voluntary bodies. Issues raised by residents in regard to parking on verges (notably the village green) were discussed and possible remedies suggested. The Chair distributed the Parish Precept statement for the current year and it was agreed that the Precept should remain the same for the next financial year. Minutes of this meeting are displayed on the noticeboards and on the website. An update from the January Parish Council meeting will appear in the next Grapevine. The next meeting of the Parish Council is at 7pm on Tuesday 19 th March, 2019. As always, residents are welcome to attend. Residents can access information about Parish Council and Community Fund matters in the following ways: a) Attendance at the bimonthly Parish Council meetings, details of which are publicised in various locations: e.g. Parish Council noticeboards, website. b) The Grapevine, where articles are regularly published. c) Parish Council minutes; these are displayed on noticeboards and on the website. d) By attendance at the Pop-In on Monday mornings, which Parish Council Vice-Chair Janet Bainbridge attends. She is very happy to discuss Parish Council matters with attendees and if there are any points that need clarification, she will feed back to the main PC meetings. e) Residents are able to contact the Parish Council via email or telephone to discuss any matters that are of concern to them. 10
All matters concerned with the Community Fund are discussed as an agenda item at Parish Council meetings. Any residents who attend form part of the discussion and all viewpoints are taken into consideration when making a final decision. Philip Taylor, Chair of the Parish Council Email: scapa20@hotmail.com (Parish Clerk) Seamer Parish Council encompasses Seamer and Tame Bridge.
Dealing with Rubbish & scuppering those myths! An insight into waste collection and disposal at Hambleton District Council. Our District Councillor and Hambleton District Council have the following message and information for us as we move into 2019. District Councillor Bridget Fortune says: ‘Happy New Year to the residents of Seamer. I hope that all you asked for arrived safely and that you had a good holiday. It’s back to work for many however, for some, the holiday period was a time of some excess. I would like to clear a few of the myths that seem to circulate after holiday times, particularly when dustbins are overflowing and waste is evident for a day or two until all the rotas get back on track. Best wishes and a ‘tidy’ new year. Information note 1: the myth ‘The Council sends waste to landfill’. This is not the case. All waste collected via the black bins is taken from the roadside; this disposal includes the extra ‘paid for’ collections by prior arrangement. It is disposed of by our partner NYCC at Allerton Park, where some materials are recovered and where possible, recycled. The remainder then goes to ‘Energy from Waste’ where it is incinerated, producing energy that is fed into the National Grid. Information note 2: items left on a main road near a property could be collected by a passer-by, but as has happened elsewhere, there is a real risk of unwanted attention from chancers, looking to see if there is ‘anything else on view’ and usually after dark or when no-one is about, that can be ‘re-homed’. It is always best to arrange an additional ‘paid for’ collection so that large or additional items are taken away safely. It stops chancers and prevents fly-tipping. Collection of additional waste items should be left inside your own grounds (for example, at the end of your drive or house path) and should not be left on the public highway. The fact is that the only permissible items that can be left on the kerbside are the black/black-blue and green waste bins, ready for 11
the planned kerbside collections. The only exception to this is if your house/ grounds have additional security such as locked or electronic gates. Once you have a confirmed date and time for collection from the Council, you can leave your item/s outside your property on that day only, ready for collection by the operatives. Collection crews will not enter people’s homes or properties to remove items. They cannot be insured for any loss incurred such as damage to walls, paths or cars. Information note 3: People ask about fruit/cut flowers/eggs etc. The facts are that the Council procedure is that nothing should be left on the public highway or on flower tubs. However, unless there was a public health issue, HDC would be unlikely to be involved. Information note 4: Litter picking. Everyone can play a part in keeping their area free of litter etc. and helping out others who are having mobility problems. To me this is being a good neighbour. The Parish Council are always grateful to residents who undertake litter picking; regular working parties also assist with this. HDC do provide litter picks and hi-viz equipment for use by the public; do contact them should you wish to obtain these items. Information note 5: Help and advice. All calls to Hambleton DC are recorded for evidence of requests or complaint. Our staff at HDC will help if asked and guidance offered to ensure smooth operations. Of course, co-operation is a large part of the service and is a two-way thing. It really helps to be helpful. Thank you.
OIL CLUB What a difference a day makes. For one day in December the oil depot at Teesside was closed due to a very rare fault. As none of the suppliers were able to collect any oil all of their deliveries were delayed by several days. A lesson to be learned, don’t let your tank get too low during the winter months. Order dates are the first week in January, March, May, September and November. However , if you require an order other than on the foregoing dates we will endeavour to get you the best price. Contact:, David Ward 01642 710333 or Gordon Reed 01642 711495.
Re DOG MESS ARTICLE Regarding comments in the previous Grapevine appertaining to Dog Mess in the Memorial Garden. No doubt it will be the same person who lets their dog run loose and is too lazy to close the HEN GATE on almost a 12
daily basis from the footpath which goes past the garden and accesses on to Church Bank. It does annoy me, as Mick Moor or myself close the Hen Gate every day They usually go out late at night. So get a grip, or should I say a lead. David Ward.
LABMAN NEWS I have received an email from Labman about their past year and their hopes for 2019. It is too long and animated to publish in Grapevine but is very interesting and informative to have a look at. If you would like me to forward it to you please contact me at david.campy123@btinternet.com Or you can look on their website for this and more at https://www.labmanautomation.com/news/ Dave Campy, Editor
WEBSITE Just a reminder that Seamer Village has had its own excellent website at
Seamervillage.co.uk For a number of years it has been very under-used considering there are copies of Grapevine and Parish Council meeting minutes, Village Hall 13
information, local history and news. It is a very useful tool in the process of keeping people informed of what’s happening in the Village and its surrounds. Being electronic it has the ability to increase the size of documents, photos etc. making them easier to see and print off better copies. So if you have problems reading Grapevine (or the notice boards) or want to print off better quality copies of photographs within it you can access the information on the website. Happy “surfing” Dave Campy Editor NOW AND THEN MAGAZINE Copies of the Now & Then Magazine are available in the village hall and at the Farm Shop on Hilton Road.
WHAT'S ON AT THE GLOBE February 2019 THE GLOBE'S OPENING TIMES Monday 9.30am - 5.00pm Tuesday 2.00pm - 6.30pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 9.30am - 5.00pm Friday 9.30am - 1.00pm Saturday 9.30am - 1.00pm EVENTS PLEASE NOTE: for all activities (even if they are with older siblings) under 7s must be accompanied by an adult. New Ukulele Class – Thursdays, 10.00am-12 noon. Run by Martyn Cresswell. NatWest Community Banker - Mondays, 2-5pm. Drop-in sessions for banking help and support. Mind Matters - Mondays, 10am to 12 noon. A new project for Darlington Mind Talk by Vincent Duffy - Retired Scene of Crime Officer. Thursday 7 February, 2.30pm. Free but please get your tickets from the library. Newcastle Building Society - Clinic – Monday 11 February and Tuesday 26 February. 14
Children's Knitting Club – Monday 18 February, 4-5pm. For 5 year olds and upwards, just drop in. Craft and Chat - Tuesday 19 February, 2-4pm Recipe for a Short Story - Beryl Robinson. How to approach writing short stories. Thursday 21 February, 9.30-11.30am. Booking essential. Celebrations around the World - Thursday 21 February, 2pm Children's Half Term activities. Further details see website. Ask for further details on any of these. The Globe 2019 Short Story Competition - Sponsored by Newton’s Solicitors. Download an entry form from our website. ADVANCED NOTICE "A Heart at Sea" - a play for all ages. Friday 1 March, 7-8.30pm. Adults £6, Under 18s £4. Tickets from http://www.ruralarts.org/a-heart-at-sea-2?item_id=821&ipv=2493 or ask at the desk for help to book via a library computer OUR REGULAR EVENTS MONDAY: Mind Matters - 10am-12 noon. Project run by Darlington Mind Citizens’ Advice Bureau – every Monday 2-4 pm. Drop-in sessions. (Also every Friday 10am-12pm, appointment needed) Code Club – every Monday in term time ,4-5 pm – ages 9-13. Beginners and intermediates. The Globe Reading Club - meets 2nd Monday of each month, 2pm. Children's Knitting Club - meets 3rd Monday of each month, 4-5pm. TUESDAY The Globe Junior Book Club – Every 3rd Tuesday, 4-5 pm – ages 8-12 The Globe Knitting Group – Tuesdays, 2 pm The Globe Chess Club - Every 3rd Tuesday, 3-6pm. Open to all ages and abilities just drop in. Craft and Chat Drop-in Sessions - Every other Tuesday, 2-4pm. Just chat and watch or join in! 3D Printing Club - every Tuesday in term time, from 4pm THURSDAY Knit and Natter – every other Thursday, 10.00 am Adult Education – drop in sessions – usually last Thursday of each month. Times vary. 15
FRIDAY Storytime for 5s and under - 10.30 am during term time AND holidays. Citizens’ Advice Bureau – every Friday 10am-12am - telephone 01609 776551 for an appointment. Drop-in only if there is space between appointments. (Also Drop-in every Monday 2-4pm) OTHERS Book Start Bear Club – for very small book lovers (5s and under) Home Library and Information Service - For those unable to get to the library. For the latest information on Events at The Globe Check their website
www.theglobelibrarystokesley.org GRAPEVINE CONTACTS All numbers are prefixed with 01642 Magazine Layout, Editor, Printer and Distribution Coordinator David Campy, 5a Holme Lane, Seamer E mail: david.campy123@btinternet.com Front Cover Illustrations Anne Clements, Tame Bridge St Martin’s Rev Paul Hutchinson, The Rectory, Stokesley Methodist Church Ron Kirk, 2 Rosehill, Great Ayton Seamer Village Hall Chairperson: Mark Murphy Email : medinnov8@hotmail.com Bookings: Ann Thomas catcabcam@googlemail.com or Vivien Hyman Village News and Events Contact: Dave Campy david.campy123@btinternet.com Seamer Parish Council E-Mail: scapa20@hotmail.com Seamer Correspondent for Darlington and Stockton Times Christine Cooper
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