Volume 16, Issue 3
June / July 2004
The Voice of Hillam village, North Yorkshire. Delivered free to all residents In this Issue
In this issue we have stirred things up a bit by making a few changes. More space has been devoted to local issues and related topics have been put together. So we have “sports pages”, “local issues pages” and a “schools section”. We are also grouping the adverts so that they more strongly support our many thriving local businesses. We hope you like it and continue to support the Hillam News by submitting your articles and letters and providing Welcome to the June/July issue comments which help us to of Hillam News. Another tribute make the Hillam News even to the creativity of the team who better. write the articles, put the news together, check it, copy it and Howard Ferguson finally distribute to every house Guest Editor in Hillam. ferguson@btinternet.com
Congratulations! To Gail and Kevin at the Cross Keys. Their magnificent flower display last summer achieved 3rd prize in the Leeds in Bloom competition. They were presented with the award by the Lord Mayor at a special reception. To Monk Fryston Boys’ Football Club on its renewed enthusiasm and success. This was evident at the recent awards evening, described in Kevin Maloney’s article. This issue also includes a report from Mike Allison of Hillam and Monk Fryston Cricket Club, which indicates a desire to revive junior cricket.
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
People in the News Parish Council Ponderings News from Hillam Pump Local Issues Schools News Playschool News Chernobyl Children’s Project Sports and Recreation Football & Crime Report Pets and Local Wildlife Birding Gardening Hillam Historians Book Review: “In them Days” Monk Fryston Art Club Church News Community Centre & Youth Club Deep thoughts from Manor Court Lessons in Astronomy News from the Doctors’ Surgery Dylan’s Diary & Classified Ads The Last Word - Letters 24 Clubs and Groups Directory
HILLAM VILLAGE DIARY OF EVENTS Sat 19th June Monk Fryston Football Club, Tournament & Fun Day Mon 21st June Monk Fryston Art Club, Open Day: Chinese Brush Painting Sat 26th June, 1pm PTA Summer Fayre, Monk Fryston School Thurs 1st July Women with Interest: George Smith’s Garden Sun 4th July St Wilfrid’s Summer Fête, Cricket Field
Visit
Wed 7th July Play School Trip to Sundown Adventure Land Wed 28th July Hillam Historians’ Meeting Sat 2nd October, 8pm PTA Race Night, Monk Fryston School
to
Hillam
If you want your event listing, contact the Hillam News team
HILLAM NEWS is financed solely by advertising revenue and the generosity of contributors, photocopiers and distributors. The Editor is solely responsible for the paper’s contents. If you would like to advertise contact Bev Jackson on 685923. If you have an article to submit or a view you would like to have published, telephone Kay Webster on 680917
Hillam News
2
June—July 2004
HILLAM PARISH COUNCIL Mrs Allison Garner 2 Hillam Gates, Betteras Hill Road, Hillam. Tel: 682575
Miss Julie Taylor 2 Bedford’s Fold, Hillam. Tel: 680482
Nick Tinker 12 Hillam Hall Lane, Hillam. Tel: 684908
Chairman Mrs Jean Collinson The Cottage, Betteras Hill Road, Hillam. Tel: 682391
Vice Chairman Charles Vickers The Manor House, The Square, Hillam. Tel: 684912
Mrs Donna Tonks Rose Tree Cottage, Main Street, Hillam. Tel: 681729
Mrs Betty Wright 11 Bedford’s Fold, Hillam. Tel: 682361
Clerk to the Council Malcolm Walton Oak Lodge, Chapel Street, Hillam. Tel: 685186
The Council meets on the first Wednesday in the month, 7.30 pm in the Community Centre. District Councillor: Robert Collins, Ashleigh House, Lumby Lane, South Milford, 558391 District Councillor: John Mackman, 107 Main Street, Monk Fryston, 689221 North Yorkshire County Councillor: Jim Snowball, 6 Orchard Close, South Milford, 683679 MP: John Grogan, Selby Office, 58 Gowthorpe, Selby, 01757 291152 Selby Conservative Association, 56 Gowthorpe, Selby, YO8 4ET, 01757 700026
People in the News and Village Events HOG ROAST ……...
Not a squeak was left
Revellers at Hillam Lights’ hog roast on May Day Sunday were treated to unexpected luxury in a marquee with sumptuously laid out tables, dance floor and food line. Thanks are due to Robert Murtland and Karen for making available to Hillam Lights fundraisers the facilities used the night before, to celebrate a ‘very important birthday.’ The ‘up-market’ Barn Dance was guaranteed a success, as so many families took advantage of the reduced entry charge for under fifteen-year-olds. The dance floor was never empty. Thanks are due to Mary Little and her committee who put on a super feast, to Hillam Pork for the hog, and to all the other people who helped in front of and behind the scenes. The event looks like netting nearly £500. Drink sales were slightly below budget. Anyone wanting to stock up for the summer should contact Mary Little (683372) or Barbara Atkinson (684577) who can lay their hands on some surplus cans. The following names came out of the hat when the April Hundred Club draw was made: 25th April First Prize Second Prize
number 59 1
Barbara Atkinson
Richard Little Jenny Hoare
ROGER WINFIELD Villagers were shocked to learn of the tragic death of one of our residents, Roger Winfield, and the Hillam News wishes to offer deepest sympathy to Roger’s family.
DAYS GONE BY – 10 YEARS AGO “Our sixth gala will take place on 18th June. The Gala Procession will commence from Monk Fryston Square at 12.45pm with the Sherburn Highlanders Marching Band accompanying this year’s Gala Queen (Gemma Mankin) and her attendants. The Procession will proceed up Water Lane to Hillam Square and from there on to the football field where the crowning ceremony will take place at approximately 1.30pm by Alan Hardwick of Yorkshire Television. Events during the afternoon to include: under 11s and under 5s fancy dress (let’s have the kids dressed up, parents!), 6-a-side football, children and parents’ races (prizes for all entrants), tug-o-war, aero display (Tony Smith), marching band display, bouncy castle, children’s rides and lots of local charity and business stalls.” Taken from the Hillam Newsletter, June/July 1994
Hillam News
June—July 2004
Parish Council Ponderings Précis Report of the Parish Council Meeting April 2004
lighting. Mr A Forman: requesting advice relating to trimming branches extending from an adjacent property.
Present: Councillors Collinson, Vickers, Wright, Tinker, Garner, Tonks. M Walton (clerk). Residents: Mr and Mrs Broughton. Apologies for absence: Councillor Taylor. Minutes of previous meeting approved. Finances: C/A £562.41. High Int A/C £6,397.92.
Correspondence out: NYCC Div Engineer reporting the poor surface of the pathway from Rose Lea Close to the Cross Keys. Miss J Coote requesting replacement of the damaged gate on the new footpath; current temporary repairs pose a hazard. Passenger Transport Group requesting copy of the plan of the proposed location and details of size and style of the proposed bus shelter. BT re inappropriate style of replacement steel pole erected outside the Rectory.
Correspondence in included: Hillam Gardens Ltd: invoice for planting the village troughs £74.03. NYCC: review of local bus service and home to school transport. Acknowledging our letter of 26th March reporting the poor surface of the pathway between Rose Lea Close and the Cross Keys, the Authority judged the surface area to be acceptable. Response to letter of 26th March requesting clearance of footway alongside A162: action to be taken soon. Response to our letter of 29th March re proposed bus shelter: the enclosed information did not allay the council’s concerns re style, size and location. In light of the new information, Councillor Vickers to examine the proposed site in detail and to report. Selby DC: confirmation of TPO No 1/2004 for the Old Coach House, Tom Lane, Hillam. Mr G Brooksbank: invoice £57.40 repair and maintenance village street
Planning Applications Mr and Mrs L Furness for conversion of existing outbuilding to playroom at Hillam Hall, Chapel Street, Hillam. outbuilding to playroom at . Yorkshire Water Services: proposed erection of a GRP kiosk to house control equipment, Hillam Waste Water Treatment Works, Stocking Lane, Hillam. Mr and Mrs M Hatton for erection of two-storey extension to side including alterations to roof slope at Norbreck, Betteras Hill Road, Hillam. No objections made.
LAMINATE & REAL WOOD FLOORING Laminate & Real Wood Flooring; Ceiling & Wall Panelling; Showerwall; Loft Flooring; Solid Wood Worktops
Stockist of QUICKSTEP, ELESGO, BRUCE KARNDEAN & FLEXEL underfloor heating.
Home visits by appointment OR visit our large showroom in Leeds
TALKING FLOORS 01132 400 100 Haines Park, Grant Avenue, Leeds LS7 1QQ OPEN 6 days a week - FREE PARKING
Planning Approvals received: Mr M Merry: proposed erection of first floor extension over existing garage/utility at 12 Hillside Close, Hillam. Mr and Mrs Thompson: erection of a two-storey side and rear extension at 2 West View, Betteras Hill Road, Hillam. Environment Dog waste bins: despite previous requests for a further waste bin to be provide by SDC, no response. Clerk requested to write specifically to Dean Richardson, Env Services Manager, to
progress the matter. Camper-van parked at Hillam Gates reported as an environmental nuisance and hazard to road users approaching the railway crossing. Request to be made through the Authority that the owner does not repeat park at the location. Councillor Tonks enquired about the ongoing maintenance of the Ring Tree seat; Councillor Vickers undertook to re-oil it. Councillor Tonks commented on the state of the still unrestored verge in Chapel Street. Clerk to progress with NYCC. Modifications to field entrance of Betteras Hill Road have involved part of hedgerow being removed to provide improved access to a proposed new stable block. Owner advises any temporary verge damage will be repaired upon completion. Burial Committee Mr Robinson re-elected as chairperson. Mr Tony Hudson resigned from the post of clerk. A replacement clerk is to be sought. One wall is in need of repair. Mr Mark Johnson is to discuss the matter with the adjacent housing developer. Community Association No report available in the absence of Councillor Taylor. School Governors Councillor Tonks provided a report presented by the inspector following the recent OFSTED review. The report was extremely positive, confirming the effectiveness of the standards of teaching and leadership within the school. Next governors’ meeting May 2004. Joint Services Committee No report available. Any Other Business No matters to discuss. Next Parish Council Meeting Wednesday 5th May 2004 at 7.30pm in the Monk Fryston and Hillam Community Centre.
3
Hillam News
4
June—July 2004
News from the Hillam Pump Serial flag theft hits Hillam Would you believe it? Not only has the village suffered the loss of a Union flag earlier on in the year, but now the St George’s flag has been stolen too. No doubt England’s forthcoming appearance in Euro 2004 is to blame, but nonetheless we are now almost flagless. Only the Yorkshire flag remains and unless we have round the clock volunteers to watch
over it, we run the risk of losing that too. The Community Association has agreed to foot the bill for the replacement of one flag – but the question now is: which one? If you have any information on either flag’s whereabouts, or bright ideas, or would like to make a donation towards the cost of the second flag, then please contact Julie Bottomley on
680297.
Good Luck to the Three Horseshoes
A SUPER FAMILY DAY OUT at the Football Tournament
Saturday 19th June 2004 Bouncy Slide, Plate Smashing ,Splat the Rat Hot Dogs, Burgers, Cold Drinks Ice Cream, Sweets & Candies Face Painting, Colour Hair Spraying Meet the Army, Scouts Penalty Competition & many more Lots of fun for all of the family Opens at 9.30am You don’t need to play football to enjoy this one!
When the public address system failed at Hillam Lights’ switch on last December, Trevor Gowthorpe, master of ceremonies, rose to the occasion and his unamplified voice was heard right across the square. Now after more years than we can mention, Trevor, Jane and family are leaving Church Lane. They have bought the Three Horseshoes in Fairburn. Success should be guaranteed as Jane, Charlotte, Shawn and Craig are already well known in the catering industry and bring a wealth of experience to the job. Trevor knows a thing or two about pulling pints too. He was the mastermind behind the Football Club’s summer barbecues in Lowfield Lane, which had a cult following and raised so much money for the club. Trevor told Hillam News that he was carrying out a serious refurbishment of the Three Horseshoes and this would be finished by July 8th. People would be able to see that he wasn’t planning to become a full time tax exile in the Isle of Man. Wishing you all every success, From all your friends in Hillam
The New A1(M) - Excellent Progress
Barnes Building Supplies Moor Lane Trading Estate, Sherburn Tel 01977 683734 Reclaimed Building Materials Including timber, bricks, limestone and roof tiles. Carved Stone Features Including wall coping stones and architectural stone work. Paving Materials Paving blocks and engineering bricks. Unusual materials for renovation projects and creating garden features.
After a good summer of progress last year, work this year have been slightly delayed due to poor weather conditions. Traffic should be onto the new A1 later this year, between Ferrybridge and Hook Moor. An exciting development in the project was the discovery of an Iron Age chariot at Ferrybridge which is reported in the Hillam Historians’ column. We have worked closely with the local schools, visiting many, and providing site safety presentations for the children. We have made donations to the schools, and have built and carried out works for them. The company has been involved in providing donations to Peter Pan Nursery in Sherburn, Martin House Hospice at Boston Spa, and we did a Christmas present appeal for the local underprivileged children.
Carley Barnes
A1M Project
688000
Hillam News
June—July 2004
5
Local Issues MONK FRYSTON STORES AND POST OFFICE Many of you will be aware of the work we have done over the past six years to try and make our business a success, and you may also be aware of some of the problems we have experienced with parking due to the bus stop and neighbouring properties. In January 2002, North Yorkshire County Council proposed changes to the road layout which would restrict shop parking to a maximum of 2 vehicles. After 10 months of difficult negotiations and our agreement to lose half of our front garden, this was increased to 3 spaces. We were not happy with the situation but reluctantly agreed to this “best” alternative. Whilst we waited for the changes to take place, the village petrol station closed. Its proposed sale for housing failed because permission was refused by the Planning Authorities. In October 2003, the owners of the site, Bayfords, approached us with the idea of a joint venture. They suggested that they would redevelop the site and we should move our business “lock, stock and barrel” and lease their new premises.
The scheme looked like a winner for all concerned, but here is our list of the “pros and cons” as we saw them: Pros Relief from vehicle congestion in the centre of the village and for our neighbours. Safer bus stop. Dedicated safe parking off the main road. Larger shop with a larger range of products and services. Better access for parents, the elderly and disabled. Improved facilities for providing sandwiches and snacks. Cons Not being in the centre of the village. Less convenient for those without transport. Overall Safeguarding the future of the Shop and Post Office, with modern facilities, in the only suitable retail location available in the area. Removal of the current eyesore of the derelict site from the entrance to our village
it, and we are making enquiries about providing a minibus service two or three times a week for the people who may need transport in outlying areas. It has also been suggested that the footpaths from Lumby Lane and High Street Hillam through to Austfield Lane may be upgraded so that they are easily usable all year round. It is difficult to imagine the supermarket giants ever wanting to run a village store, but they wouldn’t say no to taking our customers. The take-over by Tesco of the “One Stop” shop in Sherburn and the scheduled removal of the Post Office counter is a clear indication of how they see the future. To keep the village shop local we need to provide a level of service similar to, or better than, that of Tesco or the Co-op.
A planning application has recently been submitted for consideration and we have decided that moving the business would, overall, be beneficial to most people. We would welcome your support for our plans. If you are unhappy about the proposal, then we It may not be possible to over- would welcome the chance to come the negative aspects of discuss your concerns, so please moving to the petrol station site, let us know. but we already provide a free delivery service to those who need Kevin and Joan Pease
New Patients Welcome ! DRs JANIK, MACKENZIE, STUTTARD, LOVISETTO, HIRST & MURPHY South Milford Surgery High Street SOUTH MILFORD Our six partner dispensing practice was established at the beginning of the 20th century. Based in South Milford, we cover 22 villages, holding branch surgeries in 3 of them.
Jane Axtell MSSCH MBCHA
Chiropodist Treatment in the comfort of your own home, by appointment
For appointments or surgery information, phone
01977 682202 Opening hours Mon – Fri 8am – 6pm Saturday am: emergency only
Phone 01937 835151 or 0775 2086698 Email: axtell@hayloft.fslife.co.uk REGISTERED MEMBER OF THE BRITISH CHIROPODY & PODIATRY Assc.
Hillam News
6
June—July 2004
Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION Registered Charity No 1102499
Finance Report
Summer Fayre Don’t miss this year’s Summer Fayre which is to be held on Saturday 26 June. There will be refreshments, bouncy castles and family fun all round. Get fit for Summer! Circuit Training
Ladies looking good whilst attending great sessions of Tai Chi.
Just a reminder: circuit is held in the school hall on Mondays 8.00 to 9.00 and Thursdays 8.15 to 9.15. The circuit training is £1.50 per session. Everyone welcome!
Some had their stress released and tight muscles relaxed with an Indian Head or a Chair Massage. Life Work Path created a long path of eager people waiting to have their Tarot cards read, some quite amazed at the outcome. Overall there were some great therapies, and I’m sure many benefited greatly and will continue with the therapies they discovered.
Health and Beauty Evening A fabulous night was had by all with a turnout of over 90 people. Ten complementary therapists turned up with all their gadgets and potions.
I hope you all enjoyed the night and walked out of school feeling healthier and more beautiful than ever. Sandie Johnson - PTA
Funds raised since September 03 £380 70’s 80’s Disco £1350 South Milford Bonfire £1020 Christmas Fayre £700 School tea towels £30 Carol singing £1945 Circuit Training £180 Family evening £150 Wine Challenge £168 Video Club £870 Puffin Book Club £415 Health Beauty Evening £764 Sponsored walk £7972 Expenditure since Sept 03 Art materials TV licence Resources - Dragon Theme Week Dance tuition - War Time Dance History talk - The Victorians Headphones Play in a Day - Victorians Carpet for Reception Class £1627 Summer Purchases Climbing wall Playground markings Balls, ropes etc for play times £1000 4 Tape CD Players £750 £200 £150
SHERBURN HIGH SCHOOL Specialist Science Bid Total money raised to date is £12,229. Thank you to everyone who has supported our bid. We still have a long way to go to raise the required £50,000. Do you know of any business or company who would be prepared to sponsor? Please send contact names and details to Mrs C Peace at school. Summer Family Challenge Can you and your family raise money for our Specialist Science Bid? Could you organise a sponsored event such as a parachute jump, a marathon, etc? Or could you donate the proceeds from a car boot sale? PRIZES—complimentary tickets (worth £15 each, one per family member) to the Yorkshire Paintball Centre, Escrick Park Estate are offered as prizes to the families raising the most money. Details of your event and money raised to school by Monday 6th September please.
strongly ahead for the rest of the week … Would you please pass my whole-hearted compliments to the pupils; they were a real credit to your school.” Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Congratulations to the one pupil who received his Silver Award at Selby Abbey on Saturday 24th April and to the 23 pupils who attained their Bronze Awards. In gaining these awards they have learnt by experience the importance of commitment and effort, acquired self-reliance as well as a sense of responsibility to others and have found enjoyment in working with and alongside others for the benefit of everyone. Well done!
FOSH The Friends of Sherburn High School are planning a “Best of British” Ball and Barbecue on Saturday 19th June at 7.30pm at Milford Hall. Live music and a red, white and blue theme. Make up a table of 10. Tickets are £12.50 each and available via the Art Displays school. Students have once again excelled in March Italian Ski Trip the production of rich and varied artMr Colin Hill, ski instructor with Inter- work following the visit of Keith Whatski has written to say how much he lin in January. Some of the best work enjoyed working with our students. can been seen on the art gallery web “They were polite, encouraged each page on the school website: other and, after the first day, forged www.sherburnhigh.co.uk.
Hillam News
7
June—July 2004
MONK FRYSTON ☺PLAYSCHOOL☺ We have much to report in this issue :Easter bonnet competition results Ofsted inspection Letters Y and Z Forthcoming trips
The Easter bonnet competition and coffee morning was a great success. The children produced amazing creations and our curate, Susanne, had the tough decision of choosing a winner! The morning raised £167.65 for Playschool funds. Thank you to everyone who supported this event. The Playschool staff and children had an Ofsted inspection to welcome them back after the Easter holidays. An inspector was with them for 2 days, and we are expecting a very favourable report. Once published, this report will be available for everyone to see. This half term we are concentrating on the letters Y and Z, the numbers 1 to 4 and the topic Animals. The children love circle time and always have lots to say; however parents have been asked to encourage the children to bring in
just one related item, as there would be no time for anything else! As usual there are some exciting events planned for the summer term and plenty of dates for the diary. Holiday club will be running during half term on Wednesday 2nd June, 10am - 2pm, and there are further dates planned for the summer holidays. The Playschool takes children from 2½ years old. Mon - Fri 8.30am - 12 midday Tues and Thurs 12.30pm - 3.00pm If you would like to put your child’s name down or have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact the Playschool Supervisor.
☺Play School☺ Summer Events for Your Diary Wed 7 July Trip to Sundown Adventure Land Thurs 15 July Monkey Maze for Tues and Thurs pm children Fri 16 July Monkey Maze for am children
Knock Knock—Who’s there? Selected jokes from Robert Kingsbury
Why does an elephant paint his feet yellow? So he can’t be seen hiding upside down in a bowl of custard. "Doctor, doctor, I keep thinking I’m a sack of mail." "Don’t worry. We’ll soon have you sorted."
"Because I couldn’t get a snake."
Cannot find a reliable, trustworthy and mature lady to tend your offspring and give you a little time to yourself to go out in the evening and have a good time? Look no further; your prayers are answered.
Ring Janet Walton on 685186.
One cow says to the other, "It’s a bit worrying, this mad cow disease." "Doesn’t affect me," said the other, "I’m a horse."
Teacher, on opening end of year present from little Johnny, "Thank you, Johnny, that’s very kind of you, but why have you given me a snail?"
CHILD MINDER FOR HIRE
Reasonable rates.
How many idiots does it take to change a light bulb? Only one, but it takes eight years. How many lawyers does it take to change a light bulb? How many can you afford?
Hillam News
8
June—July 2004
The Crown Inn Main Street Monk Fryston Under new management by Kate Vaks A right royal welcome awaits you at the completely refurbished Crown Inn, Monk Fryston Log fires and smiling staff Bar food of excellent quality served with style Self-contained function room, upstairs away from the bars Big screen showing live Sky Sports
Reservations for lunch or dinner 682468
MAM
ILLER ASSOCIATES
Business & Financial Planners Offering a high level of advice and professional service to clients who lead busy lives and are serious about organising their financial affairs. Please contact us for a free, confidential consultation Design House 3 Hanover Avenue Leeds LS3 1BG tel: 01132428414 fax: 0113 2428909
organise@millerassociates.org.uk Visit our website on www.millerassociates.org.uk Principal Partner: Christopher C. Miller M.L.I.A (dip) A member of DBS Financial Management Plc
CHERNOBYL CHILDREN’S PROJECT The charity auction held in Monk Fryston to raise money to help the Children of Chernobyl raised more than £2,800. Roy Holland, Chairman of Chernobyl Children’s Project (UK), Monk Fryston Group, said: “Once again we are indebted to so many local people who not only provided lots but also turned up to bid on the night.” The money will be put towards the cost of bringing 10 Belarusian children for a monthlong visit to our area this summer. Since it was established in 1996 the Monk Fryston Group has hosted well over 100 children, boosting their immune system while they are away from their badly contaminated home country. With the auction over for another year the group is now turning its attention to organising a programme of activities for the visit, during which the children stay with host families. “The children will spend quite a lot of time simply being part of the day-to-day life of the host families,” Roy said. “But we also like to give them a good time together, and events we are planning range from a barbecue in someone’s garden to outings to the seaside.” Anyone who can help with this can contact Roy on 01977 683054. Snowball the rabbit is hiding somewhere in Hillam News. Can you find Snowball?
Your nearest doctor is located at
Landscape Gardener
Monk Fryston Surgery
Steve G Parkin
Main Street
Monk Fryston
We welcome new patients We operate an appointment system and are a dispensing practice For surgery details please ring
0113 287 0870 during office hours The resident doctor is Dr. Diana James 'The Gibson Lane Practice' Kippax
20 years’ experience in garden maintenance Rushed off your feet? No time to cut the lawns? The garden getting out of hand? Phone me! All types of garden work undertaken. Lawns mowed, reseeded and cleared. Hedges cut, planted or removed. All types of fencing erected and repaired. No job TOO BIG or TOO SMALL. To discuss your gardening problem, phone
01757 228675
Hillam News
June—July 2004
9
Hillam Sport s & Recreation Anyone for Cricket ?
Cricket First Team Success
Two weeks ago at the Hillam ground the sun shone and provided a day that was warm enough for the spectators to shed their jackets. With players resplendent in their whites and the cricket teas excellent, the whole scene reflected the image of village cricket as it should be and we like to imagine it. The fact that the average age of the home team must have been over fifty with several members in their sixties only added to the image of the day. The home team won a closely contested match with youngster Edward Birdsall scoring a creditable 84 not out. This was indeed a splendid day - a day to remember – village cricket at its best.
After having a successful season last year, finishing in third place and just missing promotion by two points, everyone has high hopes for this year. On the first day of the season at home to Barwick we were beaten, not easily, but it was enough to make us realise we were going to have to fight again just like we did last year. There were some good things coming out of a first game defeat. The ever reliable Mike Webster struck a superb 48 not out, not bad for the old man of the side. Then to the other end of the ladder, someone just beginning his career with the first 11, Danny Halls batted with Mike for 8 overs and blasted the Barwick bowlers all over for his 29 not out: a ninth wicket stand of 62 that made us end up with a respectable 178 for 8.
But what about the future? The cricket club has a committee and a constitution, is well run and financially sound due to the valued support of our ball sponsors, tea ladies and others who provide funds. However, in the past two seasons the club has not had a junior section. Without juniors coming through into the senior teams the very existence of the club could and will be threatened in future years. Youngsters from the villages are being denied the opportunity to use and enjoy an existing facility in the local area purely due to the lack of adult participation. The facilities are there; there are plenty of youngsters in the local villages, particularly of under 11 years, who I just know would enjoy the bat and ball game this summer. The way forward. The club will make the facilities available, including the starter kit, and a meeting can be arranged in the village to discuss the options, and at which volunteers can declare their interest. We need parents to join in the activity and organisation of the junior section. Cricket skills and coaching experience are not essential or needed, training is available at a later stage. Hopefully by the time you read this report we will have had a meeting of club members and parents with the aim of re-forming the junior cricket section.
Mike Allison
Then to St Chad’s. We really needed to win; we were ready for the long hard slog to get promotion. When Matthew Clewlow took 5 for 47 off 20 overs and Robert Edwards 2 for 8 off 6.4 overs, we had skittled St Chad’s for just 106. Things looked a bit bleak though when we went in to bat. When I got out to a stupid shot as usual, then with Rob Edwards out, we were 10 for 2 after 7 overs. Next came Gareth Haynes 25, Matthew Clark 24 and Craig Bolton 20. We were in the driving seat at last. We were seen to victory by that old man Mike Webster, and Matthew Kingsbury who hit a straight 6 to win the game, our first points of the season. At home again the next week, Little Ribston batted first and got only 106, thanks mainly to Rob Edwards with an excellent spell of bowling. This week we made 106 look an excellent score with some terrible batting; Robert Edwards was out on the second ball of the innings, and I thought, “’Ey up, here we go again,” but Gareth Haynes and I put on 43 and all looked well. Then in came Mat-
• •
thew Clarke after yet another stupid shot from me. We thought he would be the man to do it after a wonderful season last year, when he scored two great centuries - but not this time. Matty was out for a duck (I knew he should have come to the indoor nets this winter), but Wayne Craven did pull it round and with an unbeaten 31 saw it through to the end to give us another win and 5 more valuable points. Church Fenton was the next team we had to get past, and the fact that we had never beaten them at their ground made it more of a “must win” game. With our fielding and bowling in top form again, and with Matthew Clewlow taking 3 for 34 off 13 overs and Robert Edwards 2 for 29 off 12, Church Fenton could manage only 135 for 9 after their 45 overs. The start was yet again poor with the bat, with Wayne Craven and me being out early in the innings, but yet again Gareth Haynes batted excellently. He models himself on Graham Thorpe, and he certainly batted like him this week with 64. Robert Edwards chipped in with 17, and Adrian Joynson, for the second week on the trot with 11 not out, is one of our other juniors who at only 15 years of age is going to be one for the future. That was another well-earned victory, one that put us on top of the table.
Jason Thompson
South Milford Badminton Club
Have you made a pledge to get fitter? Do you have a strong competitive edge and a will to win?
If the answer to the first question is YES and the second is NO then you need us. We are a small Badminton Club; we play for fun, not for league position. Our members are of all abilities, ages (and fitness). We meet at South Milford School every Thursday during term time 6:45-8:45 pm Membership is by the year or per evening and is astonishingly reasonable. Come along for a sample game
or call Graeme on 682190 or Brian on 682624
Hillam News
10
June—July 2004
North Yorkshire Police Tel: Selby 01757 702596 Crime report for April and May by PC Mike Welsh On 3 separate occasions in April a number of houses in Monk Fryston, and also the school, had windows smashed. This was most likely caused by youths firing air weapons.
attempted burglary at a house in Main Street, Monk Fryston.
Please note that house burglaries where car keys are taken to steal the family car are becoming more common .
Between 6 and 8 May garden ornaments were stolen from 2 houses in Manor Court. About midnight on 6/7 May a house burglary occurred in Hillside Close, Hillam. A rear downstairs window was forced and the offender reached in to steal a wallet and car keys. The keys were then used to drive off in the owner’s brand new car which was parked on the driveway. It was found abandoned later in the day in Monk Fryston. Overnight 11/12 May there was an
house keys. The keys were then used to drive away in 2 cars parked outside, a silver Volvo S60 and a silver Peugeot 306.
A window frame was damaged but the window remained closed, foiling any break-in. Two high value cars which were parked on the driveway were untouched. About 3.15am on 19 May the occupier of a house in Main Street, Hillam was woken up by noises and saw that an implement had been pushed through the letterbox to hook and steal a set of car and
Local neighbourhood watch groups have been alerted, and simple precautions such as keeping car and house keys out of sight and garaging cars where possible will make it much more difficult for criminals to carry out these crimes. Please take note of any strangers in your locality and of vehicles aimlessly driving around the area and report any suspicious incidents to the police.
MONK FRYSTON FOOTBALL CLUB The season has now drawn to a close and the players can draw breath before the round of summer tournaments, the most important being our own on Saturday 19th June. In an exciting year our Under 8s, coached by Steve Knight, have had some excellent young players emerge. Under 9s, coached by Mick Toolan, have enjoyed yet another good season with some superb performances. Under 10s, with Mick Finan, have had a ‘gold plated’ season, winning the league and narrowly missing out on the cup double. They have just won the first of the summer tournaments! Under 13s, with Shane Spencer, continued to put in strong performances and impressed everyone with their tremendous spirit. At our awards night on Saturday 15th May every player received an award for his achievement. The club saluted helpers and supporters, including Jane and Bob from the Blue Bell and our own Sharon Wright - probably the busiest person in Yorkshire. Little Freya Hornsby won ‘fan of the year’ and went home
with a teddy bear. We made a presentation to Barbara and David Atkinson. A special mention to our caterers: Tania, Sharon, Sarah and Janette (with Nigel on burgers and sausages). Also thanks to John Phillips for yet again donating much of the buffet.
come on; we don’t bite. Our young players are a credit to the community. They have played some wonderful football and we are proud of how they have behaved. That’s why we are determined our Football Club should flourish. We look forward to welcoming you on Saturday 19th June. Gates open at 9.30, and as well as football and other attractions, there will be burgers, hot dogs, drinks and ices.
Next season we are moving from 3 to 4 or possibly 5 age groups. We already have strip sponsors for most teams but still need more. Everyone will now play in the same colour. CAKES FOR ALL OCCASIONS Work continues Cake stands for hire on our pitches and surrounding area. Families supporting the club are absolutely fantastic, but we are looking for more help, particularly from the families of our younger players! We really need 2 representatives from each Hilary Sampson, 1 Pine Tree Lane, age group on the committee. So HILLAM. Tel: 01977 683222
Hillam News
11
June—July 2004
PETS AND LOCAL WILDLIFE New Residents at Hillam Pond
Selby Animal Sanctuary
Two large Mute Swans have made the pond their home. The male bird , known as the cob, patrols the water during the day looking for food. He was observed recently protecting his territory by shooing away of a group of geese which had happened to stop off at the pond for a drink. The pen stays on her large nest which lies within the heart of one of the large beds of reed mace near to the footpath.
About three weeks ago we had a baby tawny owl brought in. Very tiny, but with lots of TLC he has survived and will almost certainly recover and grow from strength to strength. This means that he will eventually go back into the wild. We called him Wilbur because he came from Wilberfoss. The lady who brought him was most concerned about him and she is now looking forward to the day when he can go back to resume his life at the bottom of her garden where there are lots of trees.
The Swans usually pair for life, and mating occurs in early spring. The cygnets (young) remain in the nest only 1 day and they usually take their first flight 100-120 days after they are hatched. Mute Swans can live up to 18 years in the wild, and 30 - 40 years in captivity.
Cats and their Characters
At the moment he is still covered in fluff but he is growing to a good size and eating well. For exercise, I let him loose in my bathroom because he needs space for movement to strengthen his legs and his wings. It doesn’t do a lot for my bathroom, which is almost always full of bits of fluff. However, it is good for Wilbur and that is all that matters. Joan Scott 01757 228216
Cats can live to a ripe old age. Our oldest cats who have been customers at the cattery were 21 years old. In the 11 years that we have been open, I have probably had 6 who have reached this remarkable age. Not all have been mollycoddled cats. One lived in a box in the owner’s garage, from where she visited all the neighbours and was loved by a variety of people. Humbug, the matriarch at home, is now approaching 18 and still looks about 10 to 12 years old. She is a large cat for a female, the common black and white shorthair, who from birth has been convinced of having blue blood and royal standing. No-one takes advantage. Never one to attack with teeth or claws – but if looks could kill! Cuddles are allowed only when madam desires it. Food should be served delicately sliced, fresh and in a clean dish, i.e. no other cat should look at it. She also sleeps alone and finds unique spots which are hers until someone discovers them and then she moves on. We have discovered her current favourite, under the bath, only because she snores. Her latest strange fixation is to sit on a large stone in the shallow area of our goldfish pond, tail trailing in the water, sunning herself. She is also partial to joining us in bed and acting as a hot and well fitted hat. She loves the conservatory but is unconvinced that it is not a hot house in the depths of winter, and has to be ejected when we realise how cold it really is. She has never, to our knowledge, eaten food on the hoof or wing, as she prefers indoor comforts or a short amble in the garden, never wandering into the adjacent fields or even hungrily gazing at the many bird feeders in our boundary shrubs. She is a sun worshipper and I can picture her as a Roman lady, lying on a bed of cushions, being fed fish from the chip shop by adoring slaves. Perhaps you too have a feline Portia or Calpurnia. We, who are favoured, bow to her demands.
Lynn Ingledew
Catnaps
Fencing & Decking Prompt Service For free estimates Call
Jason Thompson of Hillam
07930 955591
Your Local Electrician W.T.Braund & Son Electrical Contractors Tel: 01977 600599 Mobile: 07774 671551 All types of electrical work. Rewiring, Security Lighting, Shower Installations, Storage Heater Installations and Repairs.
Ring Paul
Hillam News
12
June—July 2004
The Birding Column It is now the middle of May, and the birds are in full song. A stroll along Betteras Hill Road one evening last week produced a singing Lesser Whitethroat from the dense hedgerow, just before the level crossing. It took me about ten minutes to spot it, as it is normally a reclusive warbler which sings from the thickest patches of vegetation. However there is a technique that birdwatchers use to tempt shy birds out of hiding, called “pishing.” It may sound a bit odd, but it really works. All one does is to make repeatedly a noise that sounds like “pish,” and this is usually enough to tempt the bird out into the open. So, if you see someone “pishing” in the bushes on Betteras Hill Road, it is likely to be me!
other had escaped from a collection in Belgium. A third bird from Harewood bird garden joined up with them for a while. I have not heard anything of the Storks since April, so I guess the birds have moved somewhere else. In the last issue I suggested that it would be a good idea to sit in the garden, with sunglasses on, and face south, in the hope of spotting migratory Ospreys or other birds of prey. Perhaps I should have added a safety warning and disclaimer, as I spent two hours doing the very same thing, saw absolutely nothing, and the only thing I picked up was a nasty bout of sunstroke. So, beware! Graham Todd
The Common Whitethroat is in plentiful supply this year; I seem to be hearing its song coming from the tops of bushes wherever I go. It is quite aptly named, with its pure white throat very obvious, as it throws back its head, giving vent to its scratchy tuneless song. Garden Warblers abound in Bishop Wood this year, but not many Cuckoos, which seems to be the case locally. I haven’t heard any Turtle Doves this year either. There are still one or two Corn Buntings about, usually found to be the solitary bird singing from electricity wires strung across crop fields. Yellow Wagtails are plentiful in the oil seed rape fields. Perhaps the most exciting event this spring was the attempted nesting of White Storks near Horbury, Wakefield. This is unprecedented, and had it been successful it would have been the first nesting in Britain for six hundred years, the last being on St Margaret’s church tower in Edinburgh . The nest building, on an electricity pole by the canal on Horbury Navigation, attracted a great deal of local media coverage, so I expect many of you will have seen it on Look North. The birds had tried to build their nest around the insulator on a line which had been temporarily disconnected for maintenance, but was due to be reconnected in a matter of days. The RSPB unsuccessfully tried to negotiate permission to erect a substitute nest on a nearby field, but when the farmer asked for some outrageous fee, they had to put up a nesting platform on the canal towpath. This was bound to put the birds off, and I don’t think anything came from the nesting attempt. I was very interested to hear about the origins of the Storks, as White Storks are migratory and the nearest nesting will probably be a few pairs in Scandinavia, and Germany. They migrate very early on in the year, and most will be at their nesting grounds by March. It did not come as a surprise, therefore, when I discovered that one of the birds was an injured wild bird which had been rescued then released in France in 2002, and the
Jane, Trevor and family have left Hillam, but we haven’t gone far ! Come and see us at The Three Horseshoes, Fairburn. Friends old and new are assured a warm welcome.
Tel: 01977-672543 Excellent home cooked food - Views over Fairburn
Hillam Feeds Animal feeds, pet foods, horse feed, saddlery, work wear, footwear, garden supplies, logs, coal, gas
Free local delivery Visit our website, www.hillamfeeds.com Sign the guest book and we’ll email you a £1 voucher
One voucher per email address
Border Farm Hillam Lane HILLAM Nr Leeds Tel. 01977 683369
Fax. 01977 682178
Email: hillamfeeds@aol.com
Hillam News
13
June—July 2004
Summer in the Garden by our Garden Correspondent Summer at Last After the delicacy of the spring plants we are now into the season of blowsy roses and poppies and showy paeonies, a short season but sumptuous. These are set off well by umbellifers with lacy foliage such as bronze fennel or more solid angelica, which will expand to fill the available space when the flowers are gone. May is the heady time of lilacs, but they grow very big, have a short season and look boring for most of the year. I have two in my garden which would be perfect for a smaller garden. One is syringa (Latin for lilac) palibin, which is small, reaching 4-5 ft after 15 years, and makes a rounded bush; slightly taller but much more graceful at about 6ft is syringa microphylla. Both have a wonderful scent and pale pink flowers.
Beetles and Bugs May and June are the months to catch early infestations of unwanted wildlife. Those who grow lilies of any sort, and you should because they are easy and well behaved and give great impact in borders or pots, may well see the foliage nibbled and spoiled. This can be due to slugs and snails (look for slime trails), caterpillars (look for small black droppings) or very likely lily beetles. These are easily spotted as they are bright red. I start looking in early May and pick them off and squash them. If done regularly this is sufficient control. Be vigilant when you walk round
your garden; look closely at the foliage of roses and herbaceous plants. Distorted leaves are often a sign of assorted pests which can be picked off; aphids can be rubbed off rose buds and this may be enough to control the problem. The worst in my garden are dianthus (pinks) and violas or pansies. If they look sickly an aphid attack is the most likely cause; I just spray them with a systemic insecticide. Suckers and Grafters
should be removed, if possible by a sharp downward pull; otherwise they will take over the tree you bought and dominate or kill it. Garden Visiting This is the time of year when many private gardens are open for charity, Visiting some of them will provide inspiration and ideas, maybe some interesting new plants and usually tea and home made cake. Most garden owners are delighted to talk to you and will have lots of tips and plant ideas to share.
Have you seen two-tone cherry trees with white and pink blossom on the same tree? They are the result of allowing suckers to grow unchecked Susan Ferguson 684922 from a grafted tree. I had this problem in my garden this year. A slim upright cherry tree had grown very sprawly and tall, and when it flowered in April I could see why. The wild cherry sucker with white flowers Garden Machinery was taller then the Tel 685252 Mobile 0794 630 4698 main tree with double pink flowers. A chain saw took the sucker off and the tree is tidy again. A surprising number of trees are grafted onto a strong rootstock to make them grow faster, especially cherries, LAWN & GARDEN MACHINERY sorbus and many of the small maples. If SALES, SERVICE & REPAIR you look near ground Unit 7, Swordfish Way, level you will be able Enterprise Industrial Estate, Sherburn-in-Elmet to see the join. If any Leeds, LS25 6NG shoots come from below the join they
Andrew’s
Richard’s Handyman Services I cut lawns and hedges, tidy gardens and clean gutters, in fact everything you are too busy to do yourself.
Contact Richard’s Handyman Services of Gateforth
01757 228808
or
0773 442 7394
Hillam News
14
June—July 2004
HILLAM HISTORIANS Book Progress Production of our publication is currently steadily, though slowly, progressing through the funding, editing and compilation stages of development. Therefore there is little to say in this issue other than to thank those of you who responded to our request for photographs and original documents to enhance our efforts. Now that we know what we have got to work from, after scanning, compilation can begin in earnest. Ferrybridge Iron Age Chariot In the light of the A1 update article, we thought we would be a little less parochial this issue and report on the major historical findings during the upgrade at Ferrybridge. Ferrybridge Henge is the premier early prehistoric ceremonial monument in West Yorkshire. Dating back over 5000 years, it is a site of national importance. Several Bronze Age barrows indicate a ceremonial landscape. These are the earliest remains, but Iron Age and Roman structures and artefacts have also been identified. The most significant discovery revealed by the upgrade excavation work is that of the Iron Age leader and his chariot. Carbon dating suggests the funeral took place between 400 and 500BC with evidence of a huge feast. Chariot burial was reserved for people of high rank among the Parisii tribe
who lived in what is now East Yorkshire. They originated from northern France and gave the French capital its name. The latest discovery is only the second where the chariot was buried intact. It was 12 inches down in a ploughed field by the cooling towers of Ferrybridge power station. Found in a cavity hewn from the limestone, the bones of its owner, aged between 30 and 40, and metal ‘tyres’ of the 3-foot spoked wheels remained in place. Although the wooden chariot had rotted away, it left stains and hollows, which perfectly outlined its shape. Iron and bronze harness fittings have also been recovered, as well as grave goods including an iron spearhead, and the bones of pork joints, probably offerings to the gods. Angela Boyle, who supervised the emergency rescue dig for the specialist group Oxford Archaeology, said thousands of cattle bones from the feast suggested ‘a person of great power who was revered by a large number of people.’ A new motorway embankment will eventually cover the grave. Acknowledgement to the Highways Agency website, where further information and a picture of the site can be found. Betty Wright
Hillam Pork Local Grown Pork
682361
Hillam Historians’ next meeting: Wednesday 28th July, 7.30pm at the Community Centre.
The Complete Upholstery Service New, Re-upholstery & Restyling Free Estimates
Ring for Chris on
No Job Too Small or Too Big
01977 685522
Fax 01977 689835
Mobile 07940 446948
A Craftsman of Hillam
Not just British or Yorkshire pork, but Hillam pork Legs/chops Boneless shoulder Diced/cubed Pork mince Belly pork ALL MEAT SAUSAGE
FREE Local delivery Prices on application
Hillam Grange Farm Austfield Lane, Hillam Phone Arlene or Tim
682547 12 - 2pm or after 5pm
Hillam News
June—July 2004
15
Book Review “In Them Days”
Monk Fryston Hall Hotel
‘In Them Days,’ written by Don Bramley from Sherburn, has ended up on quite a lot of coffee tables. It is a rare collection of local reminiscences and photographs, which many who have attended Don’s talks will recognise. It is beautifully produced and is the kind of book you can keep referring to over and again.
The Square, Monk Fryston
I particularly enjoyed the part about the Saxton Grange murder. I remember reading a book by Fabian of the Yard, which contained many of the details now confirmed by Don. Even today when we drive past – it is on the right just after Scarthingwell golf course - we turn to each other and say, ‘Did you know there was a murder there?’ Bryan Shearsmith of Burton Salmon told me recently that relations of his, who took the farm after the murder, used to serve teas at a weekend so that visitors could take in the grisly atmosphere. Of the two Hillam characters mentioned, Don strangely puts them in Monk Fryston, along with Clifford Earless and his Ford model T coal lorry, and Granville Heptonstall of Butcher’s Farm next to the Post Office. John Foster probably holds the only record Hillam Cricket Club possesses. He was club secretary for 65 years. The person who succeeded him as secretary (and the first one with a telephone) has been heard to question whether Old John stayed on just a little too long. Don Bramley places Hillam’s own Arthur Warren in Monk Fryston, where, it’s true, he was blacksmith for many years. But Arthur has lived at Joe Wells’ cottage on the road to Hillam Feeds for ages. How on earth has he kept that strong Devon accent all this time? It isn’t as a result of not passing the time of day with Yorkshire people! He was
Carolyn’s Cuisine The Dormers, Poole Lane, Burton Salmon LS25 5J
LOOKING FOR HIGH QUALITY CATERING AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE? LOOK NO FURTHER!!! Birthdays, Engagements, Children’s Parties or just having a ‘Do’ Business Lunches and Seminars a speciality
CAROLYN’S CUISINE WILL PROVIDE A BUFFET TO BE PROUD OF
Call 01977 676779
The Country House Hotel with the comfort of home, set in beautiful gardens among trees and lakes Dine on superb food in elegant style Receptions, conferences and parties Tel: 01977 682369, Fax: 01977 683544 billeted at Monk Fryston Hall, where he met his wife during the war, and then he became village blacksmith in premises just over the wall. Pam Smith, the manager, has been staging celebrations to mark the Hall’s fiftieth anniversary as a hotel, and was looking for people who stayed there in its early days for a Yorkshire Post feature. If she couldn’t get Maggie Thatcher or Arthur Scargill, who would probably prefer to forget their secret meeting there during the miners’ strike, she could have done worse than consult Don Bramley’s book and erect a notice, ‘Sergeant Arthur Warren slept here.’ www.in-them-days.co.uk
Green Garden 13 West Bank, Carlton 01405 860708
Award winning herbs from the specialists 400 varieties of aromatic, culinary, medicinal and ornamental herb Lavender a speciality Open March–September 10am-5pm (daily except Tuesdays) Open other times by arrangement
Group Visits and tours welcome
Hillam News
June—July 2004
NEWS FROM MONK FRYSTON ART CLUB The Art Club held a hugely successful open meeting on 10 May, when Ian Kenning showed us his method of Big Brush Painting. He created six large paintings and held everyone spellbound.
Louise Smith ICSF Designer Florist Your local qualified florist and flower arranger
Wedding Bouquets with “WOW!” Traditional, Modern and Exotic Wedding Flowers to make that ‘Special Day’ more ‘Special’
Our next open meeting will be on 21 June, when A complete Wedding Service the subject of the demonstration will be Chinese with Home Consultations Brush Painting. Everyone interested is invited. Few people work in the traditional Chinese style Also sympathy flowers, flowers for parties and even fewer demonstrate it, so we feel exand for corporate functions tremely fortunate to have Caroline Pont from Manchester coming to demonstrate to us. The Call Louise on 01977 685239 meeting will be in the Church Hall starting at 1pm and finishing at 4pm. Towards the end there will probably be time for some TIME OUT AT SHERBURN OUT OF SCHOOL “hands on experience” for those who would like to try some ChiAND HOLIDAY CLUB nese painting for themselves. Materials will be provided. BACK TO SCHOOL OFFERS! Members of the Club have deAre you looking for quality, affordable cided to carry on with the weekly and accessible childcare? meetings throughout the summer without having a break. We Time Out is currently serving several schools in the local area. hope to make use of the extra Call Julie on 01977 689239 for more information time and hopefully some good weather to paint outside – in and around Monk Fryston and David (Dai) Jones Architect Hillam, culminating with a display of our work in the Church Hall in Dip. Arch. RIBA September. Fletton House If you see us around the villages The Square painting your house, garden, HILLAM pond, road, please be kind to us! North Yorkshire LS25 5HE We are amateurs after all, not professionals, and looking over Phone 01977 685534 our shoulders may make us nervous, though we will enjoy Consultation Welcome – Initial Discussion Free meeting you and talking about our art and the Club! We expect it will be fun and we hope you will enjoy seeing the results.
Pinnacle Decorating
Jean Dearn (01977) 682611
Art Club Diary 21 June Open demonstration, Chinese brush painting with Caroline Pont.
Premium quality painting and decorating specialist for home and business Int-ext design inc. fine wall coverings and specialist coatings, All enquiries dealt with a prompt and professional manner, Fully insure and all workmanship guaranteed by Dulux to the highest standards, Free comprehensive written quotations
Tel: 01757 228584 24 hr answering service
Mobile: 07751855470 E-mail; anthnol@aol.com
16
Hillam News
June—July 2004
St Wilfrid’s Church
R
ector: The Revd Canon Gwynne Richardson, The Rectory, Main Street, Hillam. Tel: 01977 682357 urate: Revd Susanne Jukes. Tel: 01757 706719
C A
rrangements for Baptisms, Banns, Marriages and any other pastoral matters may be made with the Rector.
Y
Summer Fête - Sunday 4 July Do come and join the annual Summer Fête on Hillam Cricket Field. In previous years it has proved to be a delightful occasion. It is a feature of life in the twenty-first century that we are in touch with very many people, but mostly by means of modern technology. There are too few occasions when we meet face to face and can enjoy one another’s company and celebrate being part of a community. Being part of a community that accepts and welcomes us is necessary for the sense of well-being of all of us. In Christian terms, it is essential. Christianity is not just about our own personal relationship with God. It is also about our commitment to each other, and our developing as the body of Christ in the locality in which we find ourselves. It is about taking care of one another, and accepting
our church is here to serve you. Please make full use of St Wilfrid’s on MONK FRYSTON Sundays for worship and on other occasions. Monk Fryston is part of Coffee Mornings a United Benefice with South Milford.
SUNDAY SERVICES 8.00am Holy Communion 9.30am Methodist Service in the Church Hall 11.00am Parish Communion Rite A 6.00pm Evensong (in St Mary’s, South Milford) First Sunday in each month there is a Family Service at 11am, and Holy Communion in St. Mary’s, South Milford at 6.00pm
17
each other in our strengths and, more significantly, in our weaknesses. It is about praying together, and about playing together. So come to the Summer Fête and make the most of the opportunity to meet old friends and make new ones, to watch your community at work and to help build it. Summer Fête Sunday 4 July Hillam Cricket Field Family Worship at 12 noon Fête begins 1pm – Miss Lucie Dancers 2pm - Raffle Draw 4pm Tombola, face painting, plants, Youth Fellowship stall, Osborne books, cakes, woodcrafts, jewellery, afternoon teas, BBQ, children’s attractions. Susanne Jukes
AND HILLAM METHODISTS
April 3: we raised £150 in aid of Martin House. May 1: we raised £105 for Christian Aid. Thank you to everyone who contributed in any way. June 5 will be in aid of Methodist Home Missions. July 3 will be in aid of Music and the Deaf. This is a charity based in Huddersfield which does work for deaf children throughout Yorkshire, as well as ‘signing’ in theatres etc. Come on Saturday July 3rd and find out more. Admission is free.
Coffee mornings are held in St Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Monk Fryston from 10am to 11.15am on the first Saturday in each month - raising money for 11 different charities. Buy home-made cakes, books and fancy goods from the stalls. Tea and coffee with biscuits will be served and there will be a raffle. The Methodists also worship in St Wilfrid’s Church Hall on most Sundays at 9.30am. Our minister is Rev Rory Dalgliesh (01977 682230). Everybody is welcome.
For a wide range of
Knight’s Décor has moved again, to 11, Northgate Vale, Market Weighton, York For all your decorating jobs, large or small, give me a call on my new numbers:
Home: 01430 876886 Mobile: 07754145952 I’m still working in your area and look forward to hearing from you! Yours, Wayne
Traditional Cast Iron Stoves and Accessories Visit our showroom at
59 MAIN STREET, MONK FRYSTON Esse Range Cookers Multi-Fuel Stoves Wood Burning Stoves Central Heating Stoves Oil Stoves Natural Gas/LPG Stoves For further information
Tel: 01977 684837/682969 MONK FRYSTON STOVES
Hillam News
18
June—July 2004
Monk Fryston & Hillam Community Association News & Events JUMBLE SALE The jumble sale held on the 8th of May raised almost £240 for Community Centre funds. Many thanks to all those who donated items for the sale. Special thanks go to everyone who helped out, in particular some of the younger members of our community who came along to help. SELBY MARKET The stall on the Selby Market on Monday 17th May raised £203. It was a beautiful sunny day which brought the crowds out. Thanks to all our volunteers again for running the stall. 2005 CALENDAR
a calendar featuring pictures of Hillam and Monk Fryston, old and new. The calendar will be going on sale in the autumn, just in time for early Christmas shoppers! FUTURE EVENTS We are hoping to organise a Fun Run in July. Please look out for posters around the villages. Refreshments will be available at the Centre after the run.
If you would like to hire the Community Centre at £5 per hour, please contact Ivy Smales on 683486. There are also items at the Centre which may be hired for private use: Chairs £1 each Tables £2 each Prices are per day.
CENTRE NEWS
Contact Kath for details, on 683590. Regular visitors to the centre will notice that the planters have been replanted. Thanks to Les Wright for arranging this.
The Association is currently producing
There is still room for YOUR waste paper in the paper bank and your bottles in the bin. The Community Association receives cash for every piece of glass you bring. It must be worth the effort and you can feel environmentally saintly. The bins are in the car park at the Community Centre. Because of the Selby Council paper and glass collection scheme, some people no longer go to the village bins. This is a shame, as reduced quantities mean a longer delay in providing further amenities. The cash from rubbish provided the new seat in the play area and a fridge in the kitchen. Please consider taking your paper and glass; it will take only a few minutes and you might meet someone interesting on the same mission.
It’s worth the trouble!
Youth Club News The Senior Club had a very enjoyable residential at Thirsk in April. The weather was not kind (rain, wind, cold), but we managed to do all the activities and have fun. 8 girls and 1 boy went, and we did climbing at Brimham Rocks, abseiling, canoeing, archery, and best of all ten-pin bowling at Northallerton. The residential was subsidised by North Yorkshire County Council.
Hire the Centre for your party
Since then the club has temporarily closed. Some members do not respect the club enough to make it a pleasant and forward thinking club. We are asking the members for their ideas for running it differently, and we hope to reform it with more structure in the near future, maybe a different day and time. Watch this space.
Julie Sadler
Do you have any ideas for the Community Centre? Would you like to help out at any of our events? Perhaps you have an idea for another musical or social evening. If so, why not come along to our next meeting? The Association Meeting will be in the Centre on Wednesday 21 July 7.30pm. All are welcome to come along.
CHILDMINDER Catharine Preston
RGN RM
Ofsted registered For childcare, before and after school, call me on 01977 681163 Home Garth, Hillam Hall Lane, Hillam
Ofsted Registered “A professional and friendly service”
Hillam News
June—July 2004
Deep thoughts from Manor Court What’s in a name? It hardly seems possible that it’s two months since I last wrote, but time has a nasty habit of creeping up on you when you can’t seem to get your brain out of first gear. So, I went along to work armed with a pen and pad and said, “Right, ladies, what news have you got for me?” Most of the replies were negative, but Eileen, bless her, said, “Can I write a piece?” and so for this edition I am handing over to Eileen: “We ladies of Manor Court try to put the world to rights now and again when everything looks dismal. On a lighter note, we have of late pondered on the names given to babies of stage and screen stars, the latest being “Apple”, and from another star “Peaches”, which are bound to be the butt of many jokes at school, causing much distress. Will Mango and Nectarine follow? Then come the names of cities where the child was conceived. Imagine a city in Russia with numerous letters, and name no-one can pronounce! We could even think about flowers, as early in the 20th century lovely names like Rose, Heather, Violet, etc, were around. In today’s world it could be Cowslip or Dandelion as the favourite trendy names – just food for thought! They say that what goes around comes around, and so hopefully some of the popular names of the past will return, such as Grace, which would be a good start. Maybe you already know better and can let us know! Ruth Laycock Eileen Brotherton
A Monthly Chat On the 3rd Saturday of each month, at 10.00 am, Hillam residents are invited to the Common Room at Manor Court for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat. We have no shop, no church, or any other meeting place, so try the Common Room for coffee. You’ll be amazed how much you will enjoy yourself meeting old and new friends!
Summer is here—Enjoy your garden! Patio furniture, garden tools, sprays Plants for instant colour Bird feed and bird houses
Malcolm Lupton Plumbing Contractor
Electrical Engineer No job too big or too small 37, Wolsey Croft, Sherburn in Elmet Tel: 01977 683218 Mobile: 07976 425988
Try me first!
19
Hillam News
June—July 2004
20
Lessons in Astronomy By Rob Preston Imagine if the Ring Tree is at the centre of the solar system! If you look upwards on a clear night, amongst the many stars you will see planets such as Jupiter, Saturn and the brilliant Venus. Our own star, the Sun, is at the centre of the group of planets. We know this group as the solar system. Let us imagine that the Sun is shrunk down to the size of a football! How big would the solar system be? Let’s find out. We start our journey in Hillam Square. Our footballsized Sun is by the Ring Tree. Sitting on the bench you will see the inner planets orbiting nearby. Mercury, the closest to the Sun is about 10m from the tree, somewhere in the middle of the road. At this scale it is only the size of a grain of salt! Venus is about 2mm in diameter, about the size of a match head, and passes though the phone box on its orbit. The Earth and Moon pass through the Cross Keys’ best room. The Earth, at this scale, is slightly larger than Venus, about the size of an apple pip. As you walk up Main Street towards Monk Fryston the orbiting planets sweep across the road in front of you near other local landmarks. The first we come to is the last of the rocky planets – Mars. It is only half the size of the Earth and crosses through Austin Farm. Now on to the gas giants - Jupiter and Saturn. Mighty Jupiter flies through the Rectory. It is about the size of large conker, 25mm in diameter. The most beautiful planet must be Saturn. Saturn sweeps over Prospect House. Saturn at this scale is the size of a large marble. In real time it takes about 5 years to get to Saturn.
Hagg Bush Farm Dairy Delivered fresh milk & cream from our own herd to your home Also eggs, potatoes, pop, orange juice & yoghurts With friendly reliable service from
Mrs Parkin 01757 228257
Next we have the outer planets. They are in Monk Fryston. Pea-sized Uranus travels though Chestnut Green. Neptune, again about 8mm across, passes though Yew Tree Cottage. Finally, on we go to little Pluto. Pluto is only the size of a grain of sand and orbits way out over Monk Fryston Hall. This is the end of the solar system. Then there is nothing - well almost. NASA sent out the two Voyager probes in the 70s; they are still sailing towards interstellar space. At our scale they are some 2.4km away - in South Milford! The next stop on our journey is our nearest star, Alpha Centauri. This lies some 4500 miles away - in Florida!
WOMEN WITH INTERESTS
and grasses. The house is always decorated with elegant flower arrangements.
Thursday 1st July – a visit to the three-acre garden of George Smith at Heslington, which is famous for its collection of roses, irises, poppies, hostas, ferns
Please ring 684008 to book your place, as places are limited. Coach transport organised.
Fill ‘em in HILLAM ! Baskets Troughs Tubs, Pots Window Boxes Planters, Borders and Beds A vast variety of bedding & annuals Ready to plant out now for months of colour
OPEN DAILY
HILLAM GARDENS Tel 681209
KEITH CRELLIN CARPETS & FLOORING STONEGATE HOUSE, BETTERAS HILL RD, HILLAM
Tel: 01977 684633 Mobile: 07714 244352 Established in 1966 means our vast experience can help you with all aspects of flooring. No job is too big or small. Carpets, cushion vinyls, safety flooring and carpet tiles.
WOOD FLOORING The modern trend for laminate flooring continues to expand. We have a large range of patterns and qualities from which to choose. We also fit solid wood and engineered floors. See our display at Monk Fryston Stoves
or give us a ring for a home call.
Hillam News
21
June—July 2004
News from the Doctors Surgery Changes in General Practice
out of hours, but will enable surgeries to have a full complement of GPs during the day. Currently surgeries are reduced due to the fact that GPs are required to work overnight and therefore cannot work the following day. These are only a few of the changes brought about by the new contract. The partners at South Milford Surgery are enthusiastic as the contract provides and encourages improvements in health promotion and the prevention of disease in addition to the treatment of established illness.
There are many changes happening in general practice at the present time and I thought this column, which usually covers medical matters, would give a good opportunity to inform you of some of them. Family doctors have a new contract with the Government, which commenced on 1st April 2004. Many changes are behind the scenes and may not be immediately obvious to patients. The new contract focuses on improving the Dr S Lovisetto, The Surgery, South Milford. standards of primary care and providing additional services locally; therefore patients should notice an improvement in these areas. It is important that practices are aware of patient opinions, and many practices will be researching patient views in the form of a questionnaire. These will be given out at random to patients who attend surgery. The Square, Hillam The questionnaire will ask for levels of satisfaction on Tel: 01977 683840 the services patients receive at the practice in order for practices to plan improvements based on their replies. Your Pub at the heart In the past the care of patients with chronic conditions of the village such as diabetes and heart conditions has been provided in hospital outpatient departments; increasingly GP practices are taking over this care. Practices have employed A popular pub for villagers and visitors to the village. trained specialist nurses to run these clinics with a GP in Famous for its excellent food, warm welcome from attendance to deal with problems that may arise. This Gail, and summer display of hanging baskets. allows GPs to be more rapidly accessible to patients with Meals all day on Sunday and every lunchtime and evening. acute problems and allows them to provide additional An extensive menu with daily specials services such as minor surgery and minor injury care. Special Senior Citizens’ lunch Another change, which will commence later this year, Monday—Friday from only £3.95 and £4.25 relates to out of hours work. Emergency calls will continue to be directed to centres where doctors are working; Thursday—Quiz Night however the local Primary Care Trust will become re- Pictures, general knowledge and “Open the Box” sponsible for providing night time (6.30pm to 8am) and weekend cover. This will not affect access to or the standard of care provided
Cross Keys Inn
Luxury Boarding Cattery Green Lane, Selby Road, Monk Fryston 01977 681661 OPEN 9-12 & 1-5 and now on line: visit our website
www.catnaps-online.co.uk Email: Kathryn@catnaps-online.co.uk
SPECIALIST FENCING MADE-TO-MEASURE GATES BRICKWORK RIDGES & VALLEYS POINTED EXTERIOR PAINTING GUTTERS CLEARED
FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED NO JOB TOO SMALL
HIGH STANDARDS
01757 618598
LOW PRICES
MOBILE: 07734 901184
Hillam News
22
June—July 2004
A Dog’s Life - Dylan’s Diary Oh dear, I’m in trouble again! There I was, enjoying a lovely deep sleep and snoring away very loudly when soon afterwards it began to really pour with rain. Mum said, “Dylan, it’s all your fault.” “Why?” I thought, and then she said, “When you hear a dog snore, it’s bound to pour!” So we got caught in a heavy shower and she had to put one of my carrier bags over her head. No comment! Spring is lovely. Down on the lake there has been a pair of beautiful swans and very dapper moorhens. The trees look beautiful with new green leaves and the cow parsley is growing tall. In the school grounds the pretty lilac “milkmaids” are in bloom. The children came running up to see me and one small boy said that he was called Dylan, too. I have to say that I was named Dylan after the “spaced out” rabbit in “The Magic Roundabout”, not after Bob Dylan! The birds are everywhere! I was lying peacefully on the lawn when a sparrow flew down and pulled out some fur from my tail. The cheek of it! Hope that the nest is nice and snug. My best friend Spike has been to stay. I always ignore the local cats and they are amazed. Spike goes for them, but was surprised when one stood its ground and turned on him. He fled! We’ve met lots more “boys” and “girls” – Lily Webster, Tilly, Digger, Nina (beautiful Borzoi), Lulu, Buffy (the Vampire Slayer?) and Dylan II. Lucy seems to fancy me after all! Disappointing again to see plants pulled out of the old fence bordering the school. A “bridge” has been made across the beck. It’s a pity that sharks don’t swim in there! A budding
graffiti artist has used pampas grass to paint in bright orange on the school fence – in the style of Jackson Pollock maybe? I’ve enjoyed helping deliver the News to all on our patch. Talk to you again soon! Woof, woof! Dylan
C.J.TATE SERVICES DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS & SERVICING
For an efficient service on most makes of automatic & twin-tub washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, cooker, microwave and fridge/freezer.
Tel: 01757 228811 Answerphone available out of hours Mon-Sat. Closed Sundays.
Classified Advertisements If you would like to advertise, please contact Beverley Jackson on 685923 Give yourself a break on the Côte d’Azur Apartment for 2, central Nice Check it out on www.cheznous.com Property ref. 1192 Or contact Betty Wright 01977 682361
Holiday Cottages to Rent Available for weeks or short breaks Lake District—sleeps 9, four poster bed, open fires, Tourist Board rating 4* Robin Hood’s Bay—2 cosy neighbouring cottages in the old village, each sleeps 4 (discount for only two adults renting) Staithes near Whitby—sleeps 7, panoramic sea and village views from the balcony and patio No pets or smoking please Further info: phone 01977 681372
£3 per item per issue
Newspapers and Journals H Winterbottom, High Street, Ferrybridge. Telephone 672575
WANTED Person to look after toddler and / or occasionally to transport to and from Rainbow Nursery Please ring 681011 for details
LEAVING? If you are leaving Hillam, we are sorry to see you go. However, Hillam News can help ease the pain. Just take out a subscription to Hillam News for two years and keep in touch. Two years – 12 issues – for £10.00. Payments and details to the Treasurer. This does not apply if you are moving abroad or to Monk Fryston, when it might cost a little more!
Hillam News
The Last Word
23
June—July 2004
Bring your news and views to the attention of the residents of Hillam
Send letters or email to Kay Webster peterjones@kaywebster.freeserve.co.uk or give Kay a call on 680917 Dear Editor, New Leader Needed by Hambleton Guides Hambleton Guides are urgently seeking a new leader. We meet in Hambleton on Thursday evenings. We are a thriving unit of 26 girls aged 10-14 from Hambleton, Hillam and Monk Fryston, with more waiting to come. We currently enjoy a varied programme of crafts, sport, talks from local speakers, games and development "life skills." Training, mentoring and help provided. If you feel that you could help in some way, please contact me to discuss. No previous experience of guiding needed. We need a new leader by September otherwise this unit one of the few local clubs for girls of this age - will probably have to close. Please consider if you can give up some time for this very good cause. Sara Nix, 681162
Monk Fryston Post Office Move Well, the story’s out. Kevin and Joan want to move their village store to the site of the former Thrust filling station on Selby Road. Parking will be no problem, but there may be some who find it too far to walk for their pension or a newspaper. Hillam News thinks the Post Office owners have been placed in an unenviable situation and have faced it with great dignity. They have done their sums carefully and as far as we can see got the right answer. There used to be a Post Office in Hillam Square many years ago. If moving Monk Fryston’s Post Office ‘out of town’ ensures its survival then we are all for it. Ask anyone from Burton Salmon who collects their pension at Monk Fryston what it’s like to have no Post Office. We have all nipped out on an evening for some eggs or mint sauce we forgot at Tesco. We should be glad that Kevin and Joan want to stay in our community, and should all continue to support them. HILLAM NEWS CONTACTS Rob Preston 681163 Howard Ferguson 684922 Past Editors Mary Little 1989 - 1995 Geoff Hall 1995 - 2003 Chairman, Treasurer David Atkinson 684577 Secretary Kay Webster 680917 Proofreader Jenny Hoare 683332 Copying and distribution managers Betty Wright 682361 Neal Wilson 685551 Advertising liaison Bev Jackson 685923 Editors
Duplication and distribution are carried out by over 40 volunteers
Monk Fryston Post Office & General Store Bread and Pastries, freshly baked every day Video Rental Club, new releases every week Selected Ales and Wines, on special offer every month Shop Mon-Fri 8 – 8 pm Saturday 8.30 – 7 pm Sunday 9 – 7 pm
Post Office 9 – 5.30 (Wed 9 – 1) 9 – 1pm Closed
Call Joan & Kevin on 682252 Local orders delivered FREE
Blaza Chartered Building Surveyors – Est. 1957
Structural & Diagnostic Surveys Building Design Tel: 01977 702036 13 Ropergate End, Pontefract. Office also at 14 Millfield Road, York Web Site: www.blaza.co.uk
Hillam News
24
June—July 2004
CLUBS & GROUPS If you wish to make any changes to the information about your organisation, please phone Jenny Hoare (683332) Club or group Monk Fryston & Hillam Community Association
Location
Day and time
Contact Booking Ivy Smales 683486 Secy Tony Hudson 682693
Community Centre Bi-monthly
3rd Wed 7.30pm
Ringtree Lights Committee
Cross Keys
1st Tues 7.30pm
Mary Little
683372
Women with Interests
Church Hall
1st Thurs 7.30pm
Carolyn Popham
684008
Hillam & MF Ladies’ Lifeboat Guild - Coffee Morning MF & S Milford Mothers’ Union
Manor Court Common Room
3rd Sat 10am All welcome Apr to Sept 3rd Tues 7.30pm
Liz Blaza
683719
Manor Court Luncheon Club For all retired people
Cross Keys (Manor Court once a month)
Tues 11.30am until about 3.30pm
Ruth Laycock 709455
MF & Hillam Senior Youth Club (12+)
Community Centre
Tues 7 - 9pm During term time
Julie Sadler
685795
St Wilfrid’s & St Mary’s Youth Fellowship 8 - 15 yrs
Church Hall
2nd & 4th Sat 7- 9pm During term time
Jo Fleming
683620
MF Playschool
Church Hall
Mon - Fri 8.30 – 12am Tues & Thurs 12.30 – 3pm
MF Parents & Toddler Group
Community Centre
Thurs 9 – 11.30am
Church Hall
Barbara Richardson 682357 01757
Pennie Taylor 681050 Liz Hey 682814
Rainbows (girls 5 - 7 yrs)
Community Centre
Fri 5 - 6pm
Julie Bottomley
682097
Hillam & MF Brownies
Community Centre
Thurs 6.30 - 7.45pm
Julie Bottomley
682097
S Milford Guides
SM Church Hall
Fri 7.30 - 9.00pm
Wendy Youngs
685557
Hambleton Guides
Hambleton School
Thurs 7.30 - 9pm
Sara Nix
681162
Sherburn Cubs
Scout Hut, Church Hill, Sherburn
Thurs 6.30 - 8pm
Deryck Sayers
680401
Sherburn Scouts
Scout Hut, Church Hill, Sherburn
Mon 7 - 8.30pm
Jim Ainsworth
680511
Air Cadets (13 - 17)
RAF Church Fenton
Mon & Fri 7 - 9.30pm
01937 557340
Chernobyl Children’s Project (UK), MF Group
Nicola Holland
683054
John Colton
671172
Hillam & MF Cricket Club
Tonu Vaks
685227
MF & Hillam Football Club
Andrea Siberry 07734 823034
MF, Hillam & Burton Salmon Defibrillator Group
Crown Inn
Monk Fryston
Occasional Tues 7.30pm
MF & Hillam Striders
Community Centre
2nd Sun 10am
Kath Ratcliffe
St Wilfrid’s & St Mary’s Parish Walks
Variable – usually local
Monthly, Sat 10.15am
Susanne Jukes
Circuit Training (children & adults) Dancing (tap, modern, ballet; ages 3 - adult)
Mon 8 - 9pm Thurs 8.15 - 9.15pm Tues 4 - 7.30pm Wed 4 - 6.30pm
MF School Church Hall
683590 01757 706719
Neil Lineham
683383
Lucie Fox
01757 228841
Yoga
Church Hall
Wed 7 - 8.30pm
Marilyn Bates
01757 707515
Tae Kwon Do (5 - 17)
Community Centre
Sat 9 - 10am
Simon Wooffindin
Selby Model Aero Club
MF old or new football pitch as available
Sun 2 - 4.30pm Some weekday meet-
Peter Theasby
Hillam Historians
Community Centre
4th Wed 7.30pm
Jenny Hoare
MF Art Club
Church Hall
Mon 1- 4pm
Jean Dearn
682611
Hillam “Squash” Club
Cross Keys
Most Sundays 6pm
Mark Lazenby
681742
Other local classes
Community Education, Sherburn High School
Jane Austin
683120
Sherburn Library
Has a list of local societies covering a wider area
Library
682306
Bi- monthly
685387
01757 638719