Hillam News Aug Sept 2005

The voice of Hillam village, North Yorkshire. Delivered free to all residents. Volume 17, Issue 4. August - September 2005.

Fly tipping at Bluebell Woods

Hog Roast Saturday 20th August 7.30 pm - 10.30 pm Bucking Bronco Bouncy Castle Gladiators Tombola Bar Music

Tickets £10 Adults £5 Children under 12 For details call: 01977 683341

Fly tipping, Bluebell Woods - it has been reported that apart from general rubble and rubbish, a number of chemical type containers have been discarded which may be toxic.

CRIME REPORT

13.07.05 The police attended Water Lane near to the school in relation to concerns raised by the parish council, the school and the Highways Dept with reference to offences of no seat belts, mobile phones and parking.

On the above date numerous tickets were issued to parents

Post office relocation off Plans to move the Post Office to the petrol station ended. Kevin and Joan Pease explain the details on page 23.

and other road users who were not wearing seatbelts or who had children in their vehicles unrestrained. A seat belt is a safety measure put into all cars to save lives. It cannot do its job if it is not in use.

Not to use it is also against the law!

PC Lynne Fletcher

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Local News Perhaps one of the activities closest to his heart was hunting: he was Master of the Badsworth Hunt from 1947 to 1957, and of the Duke of Rutland’s Hounds from 1957 to 1972.

LORD KING We were saddened recently to learn of the death of a former Hillam resident, John Leonard King, Baron King of Wartnaby.

Lord King’s distinguished career included the following landmarks: Lord King, who lived at the Old Vicarage from 1945 to 1950, retained a soft spot for the village. He took the trouble to send Hillam Historians his biographical details, which feature in “Hillam, a village remembered”. From boyhood days Cyril Pickup has warm recollections of him, both as an active member of the church and also for the generous welcome he gave to carol singers visiting his home.

Lord King of Wartnaby, chairman of British Airways, 1981-93, was born on June 21, 1917. He died on July 12. 2005, aged 88.

Among his leisure-time pursuits racing held an important place. He was also a qualified pilot. He supported and raised funds for several charities.

Dedication of the oak tree in memory of Geoff Hall On a balmy evening on Thursday 14th July, friends and members of Geoff’s family joined with members of the Community Association at the Community Centre.

In a short service of commemoration led by Susanne Jukes, our new priest, the oak tree planted in his memory was dedicated...

Geoff was such a vibrant, larger than life person. An oak tree seems an appropriate memorial to have amongst us to celebrate his life.

1945 Founded Ferrybridge Industries Ltd and Whitehouse Industries Ltd (subsequently RHP), whose products included cases for early ballpoint pens.

1971-1981 Chairman of Babcock International Ltd 1978 Knighthood 1981-1993 Chairman of British Airways 1983 Life peerage 1993-1997 President of British Airways; President Emeritus since 1997.

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Village News evening very special. I have a lot of people to thank, including both parish councils, who contributed to the funding of the event. Bev Jackson, who On Saturday 9th July we held a has worked tirelessly to cospecial party to celebrate my ordinate the evening, Pete and 20th year as Brownie Leader at Denise who ran the disco, Monk Fryston.

Hilary for the splendid Owl cake, and everyone who gave It was a wonderful evening cards and gifts. with lots of surprises.

Thank You from Brown Owl

I would like to thank all the Rainbows, Brownies, parents, Guiders and friends who attended the event and made my

YOUR ANNOUNCEMENTS Elsewhere in this issue you will see news of villagers’ events, celebrations and successes.

If your family or neighbours have something to share, let us know! It could be a marriage, birth, golden wedding, exam success, sporting achievement,

Last but not least I would like to thank my husband (Mr Brown Owl) Derrick and my two boys, Daniel and Adam, charity coffee morning you’re hosting, or an appearance on “Who wants to be a millionaire?” – in fact anything which you think will interest fellow Hillamites.

who endure endless practice craft sessions, my disappearing trick two nights a week, and lots of time when I am busy preparing for events, meetings and parades, when I can’t always give them my attention.

Saturday evening was very special for me and made the last twenty years worthwhile, as I felt that the most important thing in guiding shone through.

Saturday night and every meeting we all have fun, enjoy what we do and have a fantastic

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

Footnote: On behalf of all parents of past and present Brownies and Rainbows, we would like to thank Julie for all her work. It is much appreciated.

Hallam University, and from September will be working in a reception class in Doncaster.

Kathryn Hill, until recently of Betteras Hill Road, has been awarded a first class degree in geography at Nottingham University. Kathryn is planning to take a year out, then to study for a vocational master’s degree.

100 Club Winners—Lighting up Hillam

June - Midsummer Christmas Tree Lights Winners All three prize winners in the latest Christmas Tree Lights draw come from Monk Fryston. Wendy Youngs won the £20.00 first prize with number 100. Second was Mrs Smales of Church Lane with 38 and £10.00. Karen Hurrion with number 110 grabbed third prize worth £5.00.

Julie Bottomley Exhausted but happy Brownie and Rainbow Leader

CONGRATULATIONS!

And what’s more, there’s absolutely no charge for this service! Just contact one of the Hillam News team listed on page 22.

May - Winning Run in Lights Draw Sylvia Whaley continued her winning run in the Hillam Lights 100 Club monthly draw when her number 91 was first out of the hat. Ian Metcalfe’s number 1 was next out, while Mrs Kelly’s was the third lucky number with 45. Prize values are £20.00, £10.00 and £5.00.

sense of belonging.

Here’s to the next twenty years!!!

On 2nd July Sarah and Paul of Bedford’s Fold became Mr and Mrs Force. They are currently honeymooning in Canada and North America, with sea kayaking and whale watching as part of the itinerary.

Jenny Allison of Chapel Street has gained a PGCE in early years education at Sheffield

WELCOME! Purdy Elizabeth Selier-Smith was born on 16th May to proud parents Zoe and Dan of the Square.

Jill Boutell, who is from Bath, is now settling in at Home Farm.

Your nearest doctor is located at

Monk Fryston Surgery 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

4 Chairperson Mrs Jean Collinson The Cottage, Betteras Hill Road, Hillam. Tel: 682391 Mrs Betty Wright 11 Bedford’s Fold, Hillam. Tel: 682361

HILLAM PARISH COUNCIL Mrs Allison Garner 2 Hillam Gates, Betteras Hill Road, Hillam. Tel: 682575

Vice Chairperson Miss Julie Taylor 2 Bedford’s Fold, Hillam. Tel: 680482

Mrs Donna Tonks Rose Tree Cottage, Main Street, Hillam.

Tel: 681729

Nick Tinker 12 Hillam Hall Lane, Hillam. Tel: 684908

Charles Vickers The Manor House, The Square, Hillam.

Tel: 684912 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

Précis of minutes Hillam PC AGM 4th May 2005

Councillor Tonks continues to represent the PC on the board of the Church Education Foundation Trust.

Financial report 2004 minutes read and approved.

A brief oral report indicated a Chairperson thanked clerk and small deficit of expenditure over council members for their support. income. A full financial report will be provided to the members at the Chairperson’s report June PC meeting.

The recurrent parking of camper van at Hillam Gates appears to Any other business have ended.

The chairperson again expressed Fly tipping at Betteras Hill Road her thanks to all members for their cleared by Councillor Garner and support and enthusiasm, acknowlhelpers. edging that in the main the office Damaged 30 mph signs replaced. of parish councillor was still a Duncemire Lane cleared of overrelatively new experience for grown bushes. many, and that members wished to Increased cost of grass cutting have further experience before reported for the village 2005/2006 contemplating the office of chairbecause of necessary change of person. contractor.

Handyman employed.

Next AGM: 3rd May 2006, Donation given to AIRE group 7.15 pm. opposing asphalt plant development at Ferrybridge power station.

Financial assistance given to HilPrécis of minutes lam News.

Hillam PC meeting New secretary appointed for the Burial Board.

1st June 2005 Dykes cleaned and cleared, thereby improving drainage.

Minutes of the previous meeting Highway maintenance programme approved. No matters arising. progressed.

Visitors to the monthly PC meet- Finances: ings have given information and Current a/c £260.51 advice.

High interest a/c £9,741.17 Support given to some local Cheques drawn: causes.

MFPC £609.52 - grass cutting L Wright £100.25 - maintenance Election of officers After inviting the members present Financial accounts for the year to consider whether they wished to Agreed by members present. Indetake up the position of chairperson, pendent auditor to be appointed Councillor Collinson indicated her shortly. A copy of the audit will be willingness to continue for one displayed on the parish council further year. Councillor Taylor notice board. confirmed her agreement to continue for a further year as vice Correspondence in: chairperson with Councillor Col- MFPC - Mr Twidale passed on linson remaining as chairperson. information from NYCC that the These motions were proposed and newly appointed contractor had carried. failed to make the first cut of the season on schedule. Effected 26th The representatives to the Burial May. Committee are Councillors Col- NYCC - promising action in relinson and Vickers. sponse to our letter of 19th May reporting damaged road edging on

Austfield Road, cracked manhole cover outside Rose Tree Cottage and blocked road gullies.

SDC - permissions granted for remedial thinning and pruning of trees located at FieldView, Hillam Common Lane; re siting of the dog waste bin and street sign for Tom Lane; addendum to draft open space strategy – to be circulated; advising of withdrawal of planning application for one dwelling at Shiraz, Betteras Hill Road.

HM Customs and Excise - claim for VAT refund £90.90.

L Wright - invoice for maintenance work.

MFPC - invoice £609.52; re request for funding from Cricket Club from section 106 payments no funding available at this time.

British Heart Foundation - donation sought.

Correspondence out: NYCC Highways - reporting broken road edging and drain cover, and blocked drains; requesting replacement road sign for Betteras Hill Road.

Planning matters Applications: R Green - proposed erection of a rear single-storey extension, a twostorey extension to the side above existing garage, and repositioning of the boundary wall at Autumn Cottage, 17 Bedford’s Fold. Concern was expressed by the members re the construction of the boundary wall and its ownership.

Councillor Wright agreed to inspect the site and report her findings to the clerk.

Mr P Boothroyd - proposed erection of a conservatory to the rear of 11 Hillside Close, Hillam. No objections.

proposed erection of a conservatory at Breakfast Cottage, Main Street, Hillam.

All granted.

Environment Dog waste bins - chairperson reported that SDC had requested confirmation of the siting of the dog waste bins to ensure permission had been obtained from the landowner.

Grass cutting - chairperson reported on the progress of grass cutting within the village.

Burial Board - following a recent burial in which a vault was dug and lined, most of the removed clay was dumped upon, and thus disfigured, adjacent graves and their surrounding areas. This matter to be taken up with the secretary of the Burial Board.

Graffiti - no positive response has been received from the North Yorks Police regarding the bouts of criminal damage in the village, including the cricket pavilion. The Community Police Officer had been requested to contact the chairperson as a matter of urgency, to avoid a complaint being made for no action by the police.

Overgrown vegetation - Mr Wright to be requested to trim weeds and overgrowth adjacent to the footpath between Betteras Hill Road and Monk Fryston.

Bottle bank - a further container is required, and the Community Association has asked that the parish council write to the Environment Officer supporting their request.

Reports Burial Committee. No meeting held. There is some visible damage to the boundary wall which will require remedial work.

Community Centre. Councillor Taylor absent; no report available.

School news. Councillor Tonks absent; no report available.

Joint Services Committee. No meeting held.

Decisions: Mr and Mrs Furness - resubmission of previously refused application to erect a new garage.

Mr P Evans - retrospective application for the erection of a conservatory to the rear of 18 Bedford’s Any other business: none.

Fold, Hillam.

Mr C Escreet and Mr P Kelly - Next meeting 6th July.

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Hillam Parish Council bin.

MF and Hillam Comm Assn - draft deed related to Hillam Parish Council’s custodianship. To be submitted to the PC’s solicitors for vetting and advice.

Minutes of previous meeting apG Brooksbank - invoice for repair proved. of street lighting.

L Wright - invoice for maintenance Matters arising: work (June).

The quality of the remedial repairs SDC - re proposal to charge £20 on Austfield Lane was considered for collection of white and bulky minimal. household goods; invoice for the NYCC grass cutting done during supply and fitting of 2 dog waste the month. bins; acknowledging the complaint The police contacted the chairpermade by the parish council re son regarding the spate of graffiti. unauthorised development at the Suspects are believed to be known Bungalow, Betteras Hill Road; to the police but, without witness draft Recreations Open Space statements from reluctant residents, strategy; enquiring if a road sign no further action can be taken. for Tom Lane is required.

Councillor Wright advising of the Finances: purchase of a long service comCurrent a/c £427.38 memorative gift for Brownies High interest a/c £8,775.16. £1000 leader Julie Bottomley. to be transferred to current a/c.

NYCC advising of cost of supplying and fitting village name sign on Monies received Betteras Hill Road.

Interest HI a/c £33.99 Selby District Advocacy - applicaVAT repayments £90.90 tion for financial support. Refused on the grounds that we already Payments made support the CAB and the availabilSelby DC £451.33 - 2 x dog waste ity of legal aid. bins DEFR - timetable for Clean G Brooksbank £84.40 - street Neighbourhoods Env. Act 2005. lighting repairs The legislation allows parish counGlasdon UK Ltd £254 - road salt cils to provide fixed penalty nobin tices for graffiti, litter, fly-tipping L Wright £75.00 - maintenance and dog offences. Further details to Avis Thomas £59.00 - audit fees follow.

Monk Fryston AFC advising of the Audit report development proposals at the new The clerk advised that Mrs Avis site off Stocking Lane.

Thomas has conducted the audit HM Customs and Excise - VAT for the year. The chairperson and claim. the clerk duly signed the annual MF & Hillam CA advising that return. The return will be forthey are in the process of making warded shortly to the external application for funding through auditors Mazars.

ENTRUST, landfill scheme.

Précis of minutes Hillam PC meeting 6th July 2005

Correspondence in: HM Customs - VAT refund.

Glasdon UK - invoice for grit salt

Correspondence out: SDC - Ms Rollason, regarding unauthorised development at the

Bungalow, Betteras Hill Road; request provision of a further glass bottle receptacle at the Community Centre; Councillor McCartney re the proposals of charging by SDC for the collection of white and bulky household goods.

Mr Wright - maintenance order to cut back vegetation along the footpath off Betteras Hill Road.

NYCC - request for Hillam sign to be supplied and erected.

Planning matters Applications received: Mr and Mrs B N Criddle - proposed erection of a conservatory to the rear of Granary Cottage, Lumby Lane.

N Scroggs - proposed 2-storey extension to form lounge, bedrooms and swimming pool at Paddock House, 4 Hillam Hall Lane.

Mr G Shirtliff - proposed erection one dwelling with integral garage following the demolition of existing bungalow at Shiraz, Betteras Hill Road.

No objections.

the Environmental Health Office of SDC to request the material be examined and removed.

Criminal damage was reported to the play equipment at the village school. The offenders have been identified and the damage caused paid for.

Attempts have been made by two suspects to burn cut dry grass at the stables housing horses on Betteras Hill Road. The stable owners have identified the offenders and the police have been notified with a view to a prosecution. It is the responsibility of everyone to identify offenders who commit acts of criminal damage and for the police to be notified so action can be taken.

Reports Burial Committee.

No report. Next meeting 23rd September.

Community Association.

Not to hand. Councillor Taylor absent.

Notices of decision: Mr M Flannigan - proposed extension to existing kitchen to front elevation at the Conifers, Betteras Hill Road. Agreed.

Mr R Green - proposed erection of a rear single-storey extension, twostorey extension to the side above existing garage, and the repositioning of the boundary wall at Autumn Cottage, 17 Bedford’s Fold.

Agreed.

Mr Boothroyd - proposed erection of a conservatory to the rear of 11 Hillside Close. Agreed.

School news.

Councillor Tonks gave a brief report. Summer Fair held in June: Year 6 children attended Bewerly Park Outdoor Centre, where new skills were learned including caving and canoeing, and a good time was had by all. The Comenius project, which fosters international links: dependent upon new funding from the European Commission, the new project with Italy and Poland will be developed. Vandalism to play equipment reported. Mr Archbold to retire in July.

Environment Fly tipping, Blue Bell Woods - it has been reported that apart from general rubble and rubbish, a number of chemical type containers have been discarded which may be toxic. Clerk requested to write to

Joint Services Committee. No meeting held.

Next meeting 3rd August.

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Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School

www.monkfryston.n-yorks.sch.uk

News from Monk Fryston School PTA The main objective of this year’s fundraising efforts was to provide interactive electronic whiteboards for each classroom. These are a tremendous educational resource and have proved a real benefit for the school.

Many other resources were bought with PTA support: skipping ropes, audio equipment, reading resources and even a parachute!

Fancy dress disco.

Once again the PTA would like express its thanks to all the parents, grandparents and friends of the school for their tremendous support throughout the year.

Once again our thanks go out to all those attending Neil Lineham’s circuit training each week. This year saw the £10,000 mark passed. A superb achievement!

Our events have been as well supported as ever and we are proud to report that we raised over £13,000 for the school.

Fun in the sun. The summer fayre raised over £1,300

Children’s sponsored walk. The weather was great for this year’s walk.

The sunshine really helped the day go well. Smiles all round!

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Funds raised since September 04 £690 Race Night £1,575 South Milford Bonfire £1,290 Christmas Fayre £560 School Calendars £100 Fancy Dress Disco £2,500 Circuit Training £30 Recipe Books £200 Family Evening £150 Video Club £150 100 Club £325 Children’s Discos £290 Fashion Evening £1,800 Sponsored Walk £1,320 Summer Fayre £2,500 Football Tournament £13,480

MONK FRYSTON PLAYSCHOOL ☺

The summer term is rapidly coming to a close, and the past few weeks have been busy with the children preparing for school. The children all enjoyed their two-hour visit to Monk Fryston School and are excited about starting in September. The trip to Whitepost Farm was excellent and a good time was had by all.

This term the children have been learning about “People who help us”. A visit by the fire brigade at the end of June was exciting for the children. Some got dressed up in firemen’s uniforms, and they had a chance to have a look on the fire engine, and to their delight use the fireman’s hose and sound the horn.

Our chairperson, Jeannette Dossett, will be retiring from her duties in September after six years. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Jeannette for her hard work and dedication over the past six years. Her input to playschool has been invaluable.

This month we celebrate our 35-year anniversary. Things have obviously changed a lot in the past 35 years, and playschool has gone from strength to strength and is more popular than ever.

Congratulations to the staff for their continuing good work.

Recently we have been at full capacity; however with many children leaving this term to go off to school, places will be available for the new term. So if you have a child who would like to come and have fun with us when he or she is 2½ years old, then please come and register with us as soon as possible.

Playschool opening hours are Monday to Friday 9.15 am – 11.45 am, Tuesday and Thursday 12.30 pm – 3 pm.

Contact the playschool supervisor on 01977 681050 during the above hours.

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Hillam Sports & Recreation MONK FRYSTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB After several weeks of hard work Monk Fryston Junior Football Club held its annual tournament over two days in the first weekend in July.

who were successful in the main competition, and to Monk Fryston U11s who won a very exciting plate final.

Also well done to Monk Fryston U7s who in their The weather was extremely first competitive tourkind, with temperatures well nament won the main into the 70s. Over two days 42 competition with the teams and several hundred last kick of penalty people, including 350 children, attended the event where they shoot-out.

One of the most were able to enjoy a BBQ, bouncy castle and other attrac- pleasing aspects was that our own club turned out over sixty tions. players on the day in five age The football was played in a groups, which illustrates the first class spirit and to a high continuing growth of the club. level, with all teams playing at least four games. Congratula- The weekend raised just under tions go to Monk Fryston U10s £2000 for the club, and thanks

go out to all parents whose hard work contributed. It was extremely pleasing to find the number of people who were able to help had increased from last year. Special thanks must go to David Atkinson and Paul Senior.

Their continuous support in allowing us to use their respective fields ensures that hundreds of children, year in, year out, enjoy their football.

As a club, that is our number one goal (excuse pun): that our players - regardless of ability -

enjoy their football. Any parents who feel their children may be interested should contact Andrea Siberry on 01977 677590.

Finally, the club as a whole would like to extend its sincere thanks to Kevin Maloney, the retiring chairman. Over the last eighteen months his drive and organisational skills have proved to be the catalyst behind the club’s progress, and he leaves the club in a much stronger state than when he took over.

John Phillips

Members of Hillam and Monk Fryston Cricket Club assembled at the Cross Keys for their visit to Scarborough in July

Land’s End to John o’Groats Two people, two bikes, no backup At least 1000 miles in 15 days This is the challenge that John Popham has set himself. Those of you who have seen him training regularly around the area over recent months now know why. His commitment is to donate £1000+ to two charities; his challenge is to raise the sponsorship money.

Paying all his own expenses, he starts

his journey on Monday 25th July.

John’s aim is to raise £1000 for Cancer Research UK and the RSPCA in Leeds, and his intention is to donate equally to each.

If you wish to support him in his efforts, cheques made payable to either Cancer Research UK or RSPCA Leeds branch should be sent to John Popham, 1 Priory Park Grove, Monk Fryston, Leeds, LS25 5EU. Good luck, John!

CHARITY CRICKET MATCH in aid of YORKSHIRE AIR AMBULANCE Hillam Cricket Ground Sunday 28th August, 2 pm Hillam Ladies v Hillam Men Any ladies wishing to take part, please contact Gail Clark at the Cross Keys Come on, ladies: show the men how it’s done!

Everyone is invited to come along and support this event

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The Birding Column

by Graham Todd As I write this column, most of our local birds have now fledged and some are on to their second broods.

One afternoon recently, whilst driving along the road towards Burton Salmon, I noticed two well-grown Lapwing chicks scurrying along the edge of a set-aside field, which is quite an unusual occurrence in an area so intensively managed.

On 4 June, I had just finished cleaning the car, (which is quite a notable event in itself), when I turned and walked into the garage, to be confronted by a female Mallard in the back of the garage, with five squeaking ducklings. She was quite tame, but the little ducklings somewhat nervous. The question is: how did they get there and, perhaps more importantly, what the devil was I to do with them? My son Alex made a small corral out of planks of wood and we man-

aged to herd the little group into a corner, away from bikes and other obstacles. There are a few ponds in the village, some large and some small, but none within waddling distance of our garage!

Clearly, the mother was on the way to one of these, but which one?

I decided to ask Gordon Shirtliff if he would take them and, to my surprise, he said he had a pair of Mallards on his pond with about six ducklings, which were fairly tame and which he hadn’t seen for a few days. Problem solved. That was the easy part! Now, to try and catch the mother and her brood! The ducklings proved to be fairly easy, small bundles of fluff unable to fly, which I placed in a cardboard box. The mother was a completely different proposition. Although fairly tame, she would not allow contact of any sort and, being able to fly, she crashed

round the garage knocking as the family was reunited into bottles, tools, bikes and after the mother finished her every manner of obstruction. ablutions and preening, folThis went on for at least an lowing her ignominious return hour, with the three of us in to the wild. hot pursuit and feathers everywhere. Eventually, realising Nothing much else to report that she was becoming dislocally, apart from a pair of tressed and that she was bleed- Bullfinches in our garden in ing from somewhere, we deRose Lea and a Great Spotted cided to call in the RSPCA. It Woodpecker on the nut bag, took four hours for them to both on 15 June. come, but the young girl went straight to the mother, picked her up and placed her in the box with her offspring. A totally humiliating experience!

We drove the family back to Gordon Shirtliff’s large pond and released the family onto the water. There were a few heart-stopping moments when the duck flew off without her chicks, and when a furious swan attacked the ducklings as The Great Spotted they tried to swim to her, but Woodpecker the story has a happy ending,

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The Sky at Night over Hillam

by Richard Wright This time of the year is not particularly good for stargazing through the telescope as we never get true dark skies, so “seeing” conditions are never great.

However the nights are now actually getting shorter and things start to improve from August onwards.

I’m sure you have all by now seen the great images sent back from the Deep Impact spacecraft as its probe “Impactor” smashed into Comet Tempel 1 on 4th July. Unfortunately my telescope is nowhere near powerful enough to view this fantastic event, so I had to make do with the internet and TV like everyone else. We now await further data!

The Perseid meteor shower is almost upon us and activity will begin from around the last week in July until mid August. Activity will pick up after the first week of August with a peak on the evening of the 12th into the morning of the 13th. This just happens to be a Friday night / Saturday morning situation, which is great, as the later you can stay up, the better the view you will have of these celestial fireworks! The good news this year is that the moon will set before midnight, giving us the best conditions for viewing. Generally this shower will produce a shooting star a minute, but in 2002 we had almost 120 per hour. No special equipment is needed to view, just the naked eye and a bit of stamina! Standing and looking up at the sky for a long while can be uncomfortable; I recommend using a reclining garden chair or a sun lounger.

A blanket to keep warm and a flask of hot drink would also be a good idea.

The later you go out, the better it will

be for the best views, but do be patient.

I will be viewing for most of the night after midnight; the hours between 2 am and 3 am should be best. Look towards the northeast and enjoy the show. This shower’s radiant is in the constellation of Perseus, hence the name Perseids, and this is where the meteors appear to come from. Meteors, or shooting stars, are actually the light trails that occur from meteoroids, which are no bigger than grains of dust or sand, or occasionally pea-sized. They are debris from comets, in this case comet SwiftTuttle. This debris enters our atmosphere and burns up, giving us on earth this wonderful show. Meteors or meteoroids should not be mistaken for meteorites, much larger pieces of rock which can occasionally fall to earth! So all we have to do now is hope and keep our fingers crossed for clear skies.

The best planet on view at present is Mars and on 25th August it will be extremely easy to find as it is very close to the moon. Views through a telescope will be particularly good.

Next issue we will be talking about the partial solar eclipse which takes place on 3rd October. Any questions? Ring Richard on 01977 676779.

THE MOON In August New 5th First qtr 13th Full 19th Last qtr 26th

In September New 3rd First qtr 11th Full 18th Last qtr 25th

A Monthly Chat On the 3rd Saturday of each month, at 10 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, nor 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!

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The saga of a dog waste bin Because I have better things to do than review all the minutes, search through Malcolm’s files for the relevant letters and ask the various council members to search their memories in order to date specifically the numerous phone calls made, this account, though accurate in essence, may not be 100% so in detail.

meeting’ or ‘not in the office’ or ‘on holiday.’ He would, of course, phone back. He never did.

So several months, two letters and three phone calls later, we were still no further forward.

Then, suddenly, success of a kind. At least we got a response, a letter advising us that there were currently no funds for such Over two years ago, as the culmination of an extraordinary set provision. We agreed that we of circumstances, a high propor- would finance the provision and installation from parish funds. tion of the parish councillors All we needed from Selby Counchanged. At a very early meeting, imbued with enthusiasm and cil was the assurance that the the sense of social responsibility bins would be emptied. which had drawn him to be a Thus the next letter to Selby parish councillor, Nick Tinker Council advised them of our advised of the need for a dog willingness to shoulder the costs waste bin to be provided and of provision, and asked for their installed at the end of Hillam assurance that the waste bins Hall Lane. After further discussion we decided that extra bins in would be serviced. Another two locations would improve the month, another meeting. Malcolm again reported that no reply village amenities. A simple had been received. More followenough request, it would seem. up phone calls, more fruitless wasted time and effort, and a Subsequently, our clerk, Malcolm, duly wrote to Selby Coun- sense of déjà-vu. Yet more cil, who had provided and main- ‘meetings,’ ‘out of office,’ etc, tained the other dog waste facili- etc, etc, and more empty promises of returned phone calls. ties in the village, with this request. Malcolm reported at our At our next meeting we could next meeting that no reply had report no success, but we did been received. Following meeting, still no response. Follow-up ironically celebrate one full year letter sent and phone calls made of futile effort. A further, terse, specifically to the head of depart- letter was sent to Mr Harrison, reiterating that we would make ment revealed that Mr Harrison all provisions ourselves, that we was (after a pause) either ‘in a

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That was in mid February. April brings us to the end of our second year in office. We have had notification that the job is in hand and will be expedited as soon as possible. There it is! In black and white, the confirmation that bins will be supplied (at our cost, of course) and serviced.

We are now, somewhat cynically, taking bets as to whether our three-year term of office will be over before this minor issue is resolved.

were requesting only affirmation of willingness to service any additional dog waste bins.

Our hopes were raised the next month when in the mail from Selby was a general circular offering, yes, offering, provision and installation of dog waste bins. But we had still not received a reply to our letter. It was decided that our chairperson would doggedly pursue this matter by phone until direct contact was made. Persistence was eventually rewarded; Mr Harrison was finally contacted and spoken to. He confirmed that, despite the circular, there was no money to provide or install any bins we wanted, and acknowledged that servicing was not his area of responsibility.

Councillor Collinson pointed out that this authoritative confirmation was what we needed before we could proceed, and he assured her that he would get that confirmation and phone back immediately.

May draws to a close. Frustratingly, even now all we can report is much expenditure of time and effort by your parish council. But spring is a time of renewed hope, and so, in the spirit of hearing the first cuckoo as summer begins, perhaps the first sighting of our new dog waste bins will bring joy to the hearts of Hillam residents. What awaits us? Is this the month when our efforts finally bear fruit?

A report to the June PC meeting advises that during May there have been site visits by SDC, more discussion and phone calls, and that subsequent assurances have been given re land ownership, along with a gentle reminder that these facilities are urgently required.

NEWSFLASH! The bins are now in place! I hope that fellow villagers will not only appreciate the practical contribution they make to keeping our beautiful village clean and pleasant, but will also spare a thought for the unremitting efforts of the people who got them there.

Betty Wright.

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Hillam Historians All hands to the pump Historians investigate the workings of the pump The pump working party took advantage of the forecast warmer weather, which meant they worked in warm rain, to further their investigations into the mysteries of both the pump’s innards and the existence or not of the water supply.

Armed with great enthusiasm and initially with virtually no knowledge, but guided from a distance by Arthur Warren, they braved the daunting next step of removing the not insubstantial pump casing. Risking hernias, Les, Mike and Paul were relieved as well as pleased when the main casing was lifted clear. Stuart, in the role of photographer, recorded the event for posterity.

A joyful but unexpected bonus was the retrieval of several important pieces of the original mechanism which had collapsed over the years into the hole below. Fortunately, because of Arthur’s tutoring, they it has been split and similarly repaired on recognised these small, rusty artefacts for two previous occasions. what they were.

The major problem, currently being tackFurther exploration located the well, still led with resolute persistence by Mike, is with water in it, about 12 feet beneath the that of the surrounding bureaucracy. He is ground. Luckily the access to the water, as now in contact with three government Geoff Woodall had suggested it would be, agencies, all of which seem to have rewas angled away from the main top shaft, quirements (ie costly initial and subseso the pump parts, which had collapsed quent monthly water quality tests), but not straight down to the bottom of the hole, the ability or authority to apply common had not been lost into the watery depths. sense.

Closer examination showed that the inner pump casing is split, but our doughty would-be restorers, after further consultation with Arthur, think this repair, though major, is not insurmountable. Cyril Pickup arranged for a plumbing friend to inspect the pump casing, and he confirmed that it was repairable. Indeed, he pointed out that

The simple concept of a group of village historians making the effort to restore the ancient pump for an annual community celebration, the ceremonial drawing - but not consumption - of water, seems to be more than they can cope with.

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Local Issues Village Volunteers The diversity of voluntary input within our community is incredibly wide-ranging.

degree of reflection. We have had recent evidence that the old adage ‘The devil makes work for idle hands’ holds more than a grain of truth.

Kay Webster, voluntary mainstay support for Geoff Hall when he produced the Hillam News, and co-organiser of the meeting which ensured its continuity after his death, is leaving the village.

Tony Hudson is but one of the Where is the next generation many village elders whose of volunteers? leadership, commitment and input in so many ways have The diversity of voluntary improved the lot of those of us input within our community is now living in the village. The incredibly wide-ranging. The footpath so many of you use leaders of the various projects from Betteras Hill Road to are the unsung heroes and Monk Fryston didn’t build heroines who enhance our itself, you know, and was just community life. Here are but a one of many of Tony’s profew of them; we are only too jects. aware that many others not mentioned here have also, to But we can’t rely on the old Mike Allison, aided by par- the benefit of their fellow vil- guard forever. I ask again, ents, for many years encour- lagers, made a significant con- where is the next generation of aged and guided Hillam’s jun- tribution. volunteers? Reflect a while: ior cricket teams. He even ran can you perhaps spare some a ‘master class’ at Monk Fry- By the time you read this, time to enrich your own life ston school. Last year, sadly, Mike Allison and Roy Holland and help enrich the life of your there was no youth cricket at and their team will be planning all. Now, from the ashes we how to put to good use the have the reappearance of an proceeds of the annual auction. under-11 side with Steve This is just one of the events Venables, which competes in which help fund their constant, the appropriate section of the ongoing, year-round efforts for Wetherby League. However the Chernobyl Children’s Provolunteers, and that means ject.

With regret we hear of the demise of the youth club. Our thanks however go to Pat Tamburrini, Julie Sadler, and all the other helpers involved through the years, leading and supporting it in many different ways. In so doing they have enriched the lives and broadened the horizons of many of the young people in the village.

parents, are needed for the other age groups. The consequence otherwise will be no development beyond junior level for our up-and-coming young village cricketers. This does not bode well for the future of cricket in Hillam.

Recently local Brownies and Rainbows and their grateful parents celebrated 20 years of unstinting, enthusiastic leadership from Julie Bottomley.

Neil Lineham, as well as improving the health and fitness of those attending, has raised £10,000 for school funds through his Monday and Thursday evening schoolbased circuit training sessions.

So, two positive outlets to guide and channel the energy and enthusiasm of our youngsters could be lost within the village. The wider implications of these losses should perhaps cause parents particularly a In the last issue you read that

community? On the back page of alternate issues there is a list of village organisations, any of which would welcome you.

Particularly, wouldn’t it be great to read a report in the Hillam News in the near future that the youth club had reopened and that various Hillam youth cricket teams had completed a very successful season?

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Gardening Lazy summer days Watering pots August should be a pleasant month in the garden; take time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labours. If it is hot the main task will be watering pots. This should be done in the early morning or evening for maximum benefit.

The same applies if you need to water the garden: water well but not often, and only things that really need it, newly planted trees and shrubs especially. I line all my pots with several layers of newspaper before putting in the compost. This helps to hold the water in long enough to penetrate the compost and not run infuriatingly out of the bottom of the pot.

If the compost gets very dry, push a stick into it and water slowly into the hole (you can also do this in borders beside wilting plants.)

If portable, a pot can be plunged into water in a bucket or tub; you’ll be amazed how much it will take up.

Plants for now Looking nice in my garden now and for the rest of the summer are hydrangeas; I like the white ones best as they glow in the light shade, which they prefer. I grow ‘Lanarth White’ with flat heads, ‘Annabel’, my favourite, with large round heads, paniculata with cone shaped heads (very striking with purple geraniums or orange montbretia weaving through it) and an unusual one, quercifolia with large flower heads in a cone shape and handsome oak shaped leaves which take on a red tinge in early winter. They are surprisingly drought-tolerant once established, easy to care for and nice for most of the year. Good for bedding out, again taking dry shade, are nicotiana, tobacco plants, which come in tall or short, subtle whites and greens or vibrant reds and hot pinks. They don’t seem to need deadheading and will flower until the frost, so are very easy.

A garden to visit One of the best gardens I visited last year, Mayroyd Mill House in Hebden Bridge, is open on 14th August 1-5.30 pm. They hold a national collection of astrantias, and the new cultivars are very good value, flowering from May through June, and again in late July and August if cut down and watered. This is a garden with more rain than we have and a higher water table, so the planting is lush and tall: one to admire and envy, and take away bits of ideas - but unfortunately out of my reach to reproduce.

Go round your garden with a notebook and make notes of what is happy and what is not, especially if we get a dry spell. On the whole it is better to accept and work with the conditions we have in our gardens, and most of us in the village will have dry gardens with free-draining soil, suitable for lavender, herbs, cistus, eryngiums (sea hollies), salvias and artemisias. Other things that I find grow well once established, if planted with lots of compost and watered in well, are hostas, heucheras, day lilies and hardy geraniums. All these will be Susan Ferguson happy in a bit of shade as well.

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EATING OUT WITH HILLAM NEWS We ventured outside Hillam and Monk Fryston and found a delightful pub/ restaurant, the Spread Eagle in the lovely village of Darrington, near Pontefract.

On entering the establishment, you find yourself in the bar area. We obtained a drink and were handed the menus to peruse whilst we sat. There were specials boards displayed around the bar. These showed the different wines available by the glass, as well as additional options to the à la carte menu.

freshly made warm bread awaited us. We began to ‘tuck in’ and our starters arrived almost instantly. I can honestly say that there was enough parfait to feed two people, and the galette was a work of art – almost too good to eat (but not quite!). They both tasted as good as they looked.

We were advised that our main course would be a further ten minutes. This gave us time to

relax after our starters and enjoy the wine. When the We were spoilt for choice. The Chateaubriand arrived, we starters ranged from freshly were not disappointed. It was made soup to pan-fried crab cooked to perfection, with a cakes on a bed of red chard lovely crisp edge, and succuwith hoi sin sauce. We settled lent in the centre. It was acon the chicken liver parfait companied by jugs of both served with homemade tomato béarnaise and peppercorn chutney, and a galette of slow- sauce. There were plentiful roasted peppers, Portobello ‘chunky’ chips and fresh vegemushrooms and goats’ cheese. tables. Absolutely wonderful – For our main courses, we dethere wasn’t much left aftercided to share the Chateaubri- wards. and, which was the most exToo full for a sweet, we opted pensive item on the menu at for two coffees, which were £30 for two people. Other also excellent. choices available included fresh fish (tuna, sea bass), The final bill: £47 for two peochicken and duck. ple, including drinks. I highly recommend you visit.

Our order was taken very promptly by John, who was very friendly. After a short time, John took us to our table which was in an area separate from the bar. At our table

Hillam News is disappointed not to be able to recommend the Kingfisher at Biggin for a meal.

French Wine Tasting and Café Style Cuisine at the Garden Route Café, Hillam Gardens Do we have two local businesses competing for customers in both flowers and food?

légumes à la grecque’, coq au vin with gratin dauphinois and timbale de courgettes, finishing with a cheese board. The I’m writing about the Cross food was of an excellent stanKeys and Hillam Gardens. dard. Fresh, tasty and enjoyed Any visitor to the village can’t by all. fail to notice the abundance of Accompanying the food were flowers outside the Cross Keys and the sign outside that nine different types of French wine including a dessert wine. reads ‘Quality Food’. It alUnlike at other wine tasting ready has a long-standing reputation which brings many events, we drank all we were offered – no spitting out here! visitors to the village. But The food and wine were both would a passing visitor think that the Garden Centre selling plentiful. The various types of wine gave us the opportunity flowers would be serving to see which we liked (a sort food? of try before you buy), and we The Garden Route Café has were handed business cards been open for some weeks for DnA Select Wines giving now, and in order to introduce the website address if we more people to the fact that it wished to purchase a case of serves fine food, a wine tastour favourites. ing evening was held on Satth It was a lovely relaxing eveurday 9 July in conjunction with DnA Select Wines (DnA ning, great people, food and because it is felt that wine is wine. What more could you an essential element of life). ask for?

As people arrived at the Café, sparkling wine was served on the lawn, accompanied by some wonderful canapés. It was a lovely warm evening and the sparkling wine was flowing plentifully. The forty people who attended chatted happily outside until Robert (the owner and chef) asked them to take their seats.

The menu for the evening included the exotic sounding ‘flan de carottes a la crème et

Give the Garden Route Café a try. It is already building a regular weekday lunch clientele from those who have discovered that it is now open, and the Sunday lunch also comes highly recommended.

The website for DnA Select Wines is www.dnaselectwines.com.

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SPORT-

IN-NEWS

So the “best prepared Lions team of all time” have returned home with their tail between their legs. Before the test series the heart was saying they might just pull it off; however the head was always going for an All Blacks victory. A test series result of 3-0 says it all.

Not many people have come out of the tour with their reputation enhanced: Peel, Jones and Moody are the only three who can hold their heads high.

Was it too many players in the squad? Was it too few games in which to gel a side together?

Or was it simply that the best from these shores were never going to be a match for a very strong All Black side? The truth, as ever, is probably somewhere amongst all three observations.

home.

Crossing codes to Rugby League, and I have to confess that I stood up for Castleford in a recent conversation (believe me, those words are not easy to type!). The issue under discussion was the merits of promotion / relegation, and my point was that a team which averaged over 8000 spectators last season and which went down only after a titanic fight has now been replaced by a team (Leigh) which has yet to win away from home and amassed a grand total of 5 points. Is that strengthening the league? I’m not sure it is, and to be honest I’ve missed the local derbies that Castleford offer not just Leeds but also Wakefield and Bradford. Things are looking For me, the really interesting good for the Tigers and hoperugby is still to come with the fully they’ll be able to bounce Tri-Nations. Whilst the Blacks back at the first attempt. Then were busy dispatching the comes the question of why a Lions to all parts of the North French team should be autoand South Islands, the Walla- matically promoted. However bies were doing a similar thing let’s save that discussion for to France followed by South another day…….!

Africa. There’s no doubt that The new football season is just their confrontation at the end around the corner and the madof July and again in August ness of the transfer window is will make great viewing, and I in full flight. The “will he, wouldn’t be too surprised if won’t he” saga that has surthe Aussies came out on top. rounded Messrs Viera and Talking of Aussies, the Ashes Gerrard would be funny if it series is finally with us. The wasn’t so sad. These people recent spate of one-day expect sympathy from the matches has been of the high- paying public as they have to est order, although I wish agonise over decisions as to someone would tell me why whether to accept a weekly they’ve invented more rules salary that is the equivalent of which only complicate matters 3 years’ pay for the average for the spectator. One of the man in the street. Football (and reasons for the success of 20- in particular professional foot20 cricket is that it’s easy to ball) is in for a rude awakening watch and follow. Why on at some point because it’s only earth do they therefore want to a matter of time before the complicate matters with substi- power shifts back to the clubs. tutes and the like?

For the fun of the new season The one-day internationals and for what it’s worth, here have shown that there’s not are my pre-season selections: much between the sides, and it PREMIERSHIP: Chelsea looks like being nip and tuck CHAMPIONSHIP: Southampfor each test. For the first time ton in many years I think we have 1St DIVISION: Bristol City a bowling attack that can take 2nd DIVISION: Northampton 20 Aussie wickets, and let’s hope that statement holds true. Yours in sport, If it does, then who knows?

Doug Hought The Ashes may be returning

BECAUSE I’M A MAN Because I'm a man, when the car isn't running very well, I will lift the bonnet and stare at the engine as if I know what I'm looking at. If another man turns up, one of us will say to the other, "I used to be able to fix these things, but now with all these computers and everything, I wouldn't know where to start." We will then drink beer and break wind as a form of Holy Communion.

Because I'm a man, I can be relied upon to purchase basic groceries at the shop, like milk or bread. I cannot be expected to find exotic items like "cumin" or "tofu". For all I know, these are the same thing.

(FYI, guys, cumin is a spice and not a bodily function.)

Because I'm a man, when one of our appliances stops working, I will insist on taking it apart, despite evidence that this will just cost me twice as much, once the repair person gets here and has to put it back together.

Because I'm a man, I must hold the television remote control in my hand while I watch TV. If the thing has been misplaced, I may miss a whole programme looking for it (though once I was able to survive by holding a calculator). Applies to engineers mainly.

ball. I have to make up something else when you ask, so don't ask.

Because I'm a man, I do not want to visit your mother, or have your mother come and visit us, or talk to her when she phones, or think about her any more than I have to. Whatever you got her for Mother's Day is OK; I don't need to see it. And don't forget to pick up something for my mother too.

Because I'm a man, you don't have to ask me if I liked the film. Chances are, if you're crying at the end of it, I didn't, and if you are feeling amorous afterwards, then I will certainly at least remember the name and recommend it to others.

Because I'm a man, I think what you're wearing is fine. I thought what you were wearing five minutes ago was fine, too. Either pair of shoes is fine.

With the belt or without, it looks fine. Your hair is fine.

You look fine. Can we just go now?

Because I'm a man, and this is, after all, the year 2005, I will share equally in the housework. You just do the laundry, the cooking, the cleaning, the vacuuming and the dishes, and I'll do the rest, like looking for my socks, or wandering around in the garden with a glass of beer wondering what to do.

Because I'm a man, there is no need to ask me what I'm thinking about. The answer is always either sex, cars or foot-

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Monk Fryston Art Club Monk Fryston Art Club likes nothing better than when it is busy, and it has been busy! In February, Joan and Kevin Pease, who own the post office, asked us to paint aspects of Monk Fryston in the snow for this year’s Christmas cards. A number of members submitted paintings and four were chosen. They will be on sale in the autumn.

The club then worked with Hillam Historians and prepared a series of black and white drawings for inclusion in the Hillam Trail Leaflet. An announcement about publication date will be made as soon as possible.

The Art Club’s major exhibition will be held at Monk Fryston Hall on Sunday 27th November.

Some of Yorkshire’s most famous artists will again be supporting us. We have every reason to expect the exhibition to be even more successful than last year. Please put the date on your calendar and in your diary; we look forward to welcoming you to the exhibition and to the beautiful and historic Monk Fryston Hall.

The summer programme ended on 4th July, but the club remains open throughout July and August for those who Some members again painted for want to continue painting withcharity and exhibited their work out a tutor. Weather depending, at Everatt’s in Selby, in aid of St four outside visits have been arranged to local villages and Martin’s Hospice. gardens.

The club plans to have an outdoor painting day in the grounds For further information about the club or membership, please teleand bird garden of Lotherton phone Jean Dearn 01977 Hall. This will be followed by an exhibition of the work at the 682611, or Marjorie Webster 01977 684373.

Hall in late September or early October. The paintings will feature some of the exotic birds Jean Dearn which can be seen at Lotherton. President

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From St Wilfrid’s Church Last night we gathered at the Community Centre to dedicate the oak tree planted in memory of Geoff Hall. It’s a lovely idea – to give something that will be of lasting benefit to the community and the natural environment, in thanksgiving for a person who did so much for the community in other ways.

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riest-in-charge: Revd Susanne Jukes.

Tel: 01757 706719.

rrangements for Baptisms, Banns, Marriages and any other pastoral matters may be made with the Priest-in-Charge.

Y our church is here to serve you.

Please make full use of St Wilfrid’s on

Sundays for worship and on other occasions.

Monk Fryston is part of a United Benefice with South Milford.

SUNDAY SERVICES 8.00 am Holy Communion 9.30 am Methodist Service in the Church Hall 11.00 am Parish Communion Rite A 6.00 pm Evensong (in St Mary’s, South Milford) First Sunday in each month there is a Family Service at 11.00 am, and Holy Communion in St. Mary’s, South Milford at 6.00 pm

We will triumph if we have Love, love that is not a wishy-washy sentimentalism, but Love that is basic charity towards one another. When we feel overcome by forces of darkness, we need to affirm one another, and the goodness in each other, in a way that builds up strong communities that leave no room for powers of darkness to take root. So don’t be disheartened – be strong But during the socialising afterwards, there together, and believe that, in the end, as St was talk about the future of the tree, of Julian of Norwich said, ‘All shall be well, course – a European oak can have a life and all manner of things shall be well.’ span far, far greater than ours… providing it survives ‘the vandals’. And what about the And finally, on a personal note, my heartfelt cricket pavilion? And then, naturally, our thanks for the congratulations and words of thoughts turned to a far larger scale, and the encouragement that I have received from so many in the community. I look forward to awful events in London. being your Parish Priest!

At times like this it is easy to feel under Susanne Jukes attack from great forces of darkness. What can we do? How can we stand up to them? Please note that during August, there will Maybe by simply remembering three words be just the two mid-morning services in the that St Paul spoke about – Faith, Hope and Benefice: Love.

9.30 am at St Mary’s, South Milford 11.00 am at St Wilfrid’s, Monk Fryston We will triumph if we have Faith, faith that God is ultimately more powerful than any There will be no 8 am Holy Communion, force of darkness, though his power will 6 pm Evensong, or Mid-week Communion never be felt in a controlling, manipulating on a Wednesday. way.

The normal service pattern resumes on 3rd September.

We will triumph if we have Hope, hope that News is pleased to report that on is not just wishful thinking, but is born out Hillam th 19 July the Rev’d Susanne Jukes was of experience of God working through people who commit themselves to each licensed by the Rt Rev’d Martin Wallace, other and to something ‘other’ than them- Bishop of Selby, as Priest-in-Charge of selves, whether they know it as the Chris- Monk Fryston and South Milford. tian God, the God of another faith, or no Our congratulations and good wishes go to god at all.

Susanne in her new role.

MONK FRYSTON AND HILLAM METHODISTS At our last coffee morning we struggled to make £70 for Peter Pan Please come and support these worthy causes. As usual there will be Nursery, so much so that the organisers are seriously considering stalls, including home-made cakes, books and fancy goods. Tea and making this our last year of charity coffee mornings. coffee with biscuits will be on sale and there will be a raffle. Admission is free.

We have lost a number of our regulars and they have not been reWe hold our coffee mornings in St Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Monk placed. We are grateful to our friends from Church Fenton who Fryston, from 10 am to 11.15 am on the first Saturday in the month th almost outnumber local people. Our next one is on August 6 and is (except December) in aid of 11 different charities. The full list can in aid of Guide be seen on the notice board in the Church Hall.

Dogs for the Blind, and on September The Methodists also worship in St Wilfrid’s Church Hall, most Sun3rd for St James’ days at 9.30 am. Everybody is welcome. Our minister is Rev Rory Kidney Unit.

Dalgliesh (01977 682230).

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Monk Fryston & Hillam Community Association to be a fun event, so make a note in your diaries now.

Tombola

On 25th July we will be having a stall with a difference on Selby Market. We will be Do you have any ideas for the Commurunning a tombola stall, with funds raised nity Centre? going towards the improvements at the Would you like to help out at any of our Centre. events? Perhaps you have an idea for another musical or social evening. If so, Quiz Night why not come to our next meeting? The The Association is looking to hold a quiz Association Meeting will be in the Centre night in October – possibly on the 22nd. on Wednesday 21st September, 7.30 pm.

Confirmation of the date and details will All are welcome to come along. be available nearer the time. It promises

Barbecues at the Community Centre Understandably the pleasant area around the Community Centre is a welcome venue for informal barbecues. Indeed, the Community Centre has thoughtfully provided a fixed metal barbecue pit for just such occasions. It is doubly frustrating therefore to report that the careless and thoughtless (perhaps that should be mindless) use of a portable foil barbecue directly on the surface of one of the picnic tables has resulted in the table’s destruction. It will be no surprise to learn that there was a substantial scattering of barbecue-related debris and litter also spread around.

The play area is responsibly used by the vast majority but despite this, left around the site there is a growing amount of litter which one would associate with smaller children, eg crisp packets and lolly papers. Presumably these younger children are accompanied. Their carers are answerable for the children’s rubbish, as well as for the children themselves.

There is a wheelie bin next to the Community Centre entrance for litter, and it is never too early to train children to be responsible members of their community.

BROWNIE AND RAINBOW NEWS Brownies

Rainbows

The Brownies have recently passed their Home Safety badges and impressed the testers, Mrs Ratcliffe and Mrs Forbes, with their knowledge and maturity on this subject.

Members of the Rainbow group have also been busy achieving their Roundabout badges (which cover the themes of Look, Learn, Laugh and Love). We have had great fun learning new games and finding out about guide dogs and what they do.

We recently had a visit from Erica, who showed us what it would be like to be deaf and blind. The girls had the opportunity to try canes and useful gadgets and to look at the manual for deaf people. Leading on from this visit we are hoping to complete our Disability Awareness badge before the end of term.

Well done to Emma, Alice, Meg and Isabelle who all recently made their promise.

We have said goodbye to Emma, Kristy, Grace, Olivia and Rebecca, and will be sad to see Elizabeth, Tara, Jennie and Debbie leave at the end of summer term.

We wish them all good luck in their new Guide units.

Hannah, Verity, Eleanor and Megan recently made their promise, and we will be sad to see Rebecca, Katherine, Courteney and Lydia leave for the Brownies at the end of term.

Both units are still full and a waiting list is in place. If you wish your daughter’s name to be added to the list, please contact me on 682097. Rainbows 5-7 years, Brownies 7-10 years.

Julie Bottomley, Guider in Charge Tel 01977 682097

Hire the Centre for your party 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 Small gazebo £10 Large gazebo £25 Prices are per day.

Contact Kath for details, on 683590 There is still room for YOUR waste paper, bottles and cans in the disposal bins.

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, glass and can 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 seat in the play area and a fridge in the kitchen.

Please consider taking your paper, cans and glass; it will take only a few minutes and you might meet someone interesting on the same mission.

It’s worth the trouble!

BOARDING KENNELS AND CATTERY Common Lane, South Milford, Leeds LS25 5BX Come and see our spacious purpose-built accommodation “YOUR PET’S HOLIDAY HOME” Phone Kathryn Beal on 01977 685404 Open 9am-6pm daily VISITORS WELCOME

19 perfectly fit and cause no problems. They settle quickly and eat, use their loo, and treat their accommodation as home until Mum or It is now well into our busy season Dad collects them. They have a with many cats coming and going. variety of names: Guinness is black Why is it that all the cats going and white, Fungus and Mould home tend to leave at 4 pm and the came from a mushroom farm, ones coming in arrive at 9 am? We Murphy another black and white, are permanently in a state of panic. Tetley - a different beverage (what Some of our residents are here for is it about beer?) - and of course short breaks and some for many Sherry, Whiskey and Brandy. The weeks, but most have worried most common names seem to be owners who are convinced that Felix, Oscar, Tigger or Tiger and puss will pine, fret and be generSooty for the boys, and Susie, ally unhappy. I wish they could see Puss, Lucy and Maisie for the girls. them now: 3 pm, the sun is shining, Occasionally there is confusion as and pussy snores prevail. They are to the sex of a new kitten and we zonked in the sun. The blind cat is have had a few misnamed. We sitting with her face turned to the used to have an enormous macho warmth, her companion flat out at lad called Sue (we spelt it Sioux to her feet. make it look a bit more masculine), and some names can be either sex, We have a diabetic, super cat in and then I forget which they are called Pippa, who lies sprawled on and almost always refer to him or the window ledge, purring whilst her by the wrong gender. we inject her, and just being a sweetheart. She has us pampering Tiger stays with us frequently and her, as after her insulin she must always for at least two weeks. eat, and she waits for us to proffer Once he was a cantankerous old titbits until she decides to give in soul but now, at 22, he is a scruffy and nibble daintily on a tasty mor- softy. Saying that, he still has sel. Marmaduke, a big ginger boy, claws but perhaps not many teeth. is stretched out on the children's Many of our regulars are now table which each of the runs has. getting old. We have been open 12 He fills the table and exercises only years, and many who came as when travelling from table to food youngsters have stayed the course. dish or litter tray. He will soon Thus we now have quite a large need wheels on his carrier as the group of 17 years and older cats, handle may give way. Lily, a lilac and I always breathe a sigh of tortie Burmese, just fits under my relief when they go home. jumper, and I may run home with her. She is only 7 months old, and We are holding an auction at the so loving. I am particularly fond of Owl, Hambleton, on 30th Septemoriental breeds, but I think her ber in aid of Black Cat Rescue. owners might want her back. One Jackie, who runs the charity, takes poor puss, Dibble, is suffering cats and kittens and rehomes them from cystitis but improving with from the whole of Selby area and the medication she brought with beyond, and is a remarkable lady, her. Just as we humans do, cats totally unfunded and one of our have lots of medical conditions unsung heroes. We also give £100 which are treatable, and tablets for to Golden Retriever Rescue, likeheart, kidneys and special diets wise unfunded, as co-founder Lynn have become normal as animal Anderson lives in Hambleton. If health care improves. you have any item that would be suitable for auction, or would like Most of the cats are fortunately to attend, please ring us on 01977

Catnaps

681661. Tickets are £7.50 each and include buffet supper. Last year’s auction was great fun and very successful, and the wide variety of lots was not mainly animal orientated.

being denied. The headless duck on the compost heap (reader’s letter) will have been a storage spot for a fox. Might even have been one of our ducks, as we had more mallard runners. Foxes always remove heads. I am not sure if it is a delicacy or they just don't like them.

By the way, the fox has disappeared again, so the ducks are not as restricted. Poor Delilah, whom Lynn Ingledew we rescued from Reynard, is still surviving, but has no use in her Catnaps legs now. She still eats and quacks, though. Access for the drake is

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Dylan’s diary The days seem to be flying by and soon it will be the long summer holidays. It has been far too hot for me, so mum has helped me by gently hosing me down! I must admit that I rather like it.

I do hope that Lily Webster Jones will be happy in East Grinstead. It is sad to lose old ‘walkies’ friends – which brings me to my next point – to say how sad and sorry I am to lose old friend Rebel Hudson, who has recently left us for the kennel in the sky. I will really miss him, as I know the Hudson family do.

We met Fudge and Freddie on a really muddy day, and there were muddy Chocolate Labrador paws everywhere. Lots of fun, and mum laughs at Freddie’s exuberance.

Recently we went out in the car to Spike’s house, and as I was getting out of the car I slipped and twisted myself. I limped for a while and then recovered. A few days later my back end suddenly gave way and I couldn’t stand up. I slunk under the stairs and wouldn’t move, so mum had to handfeed me that evening as I wouldn’t go to my dinner bowl. She remembered that I still had some arthritis pills left, and gave me one.

Next morning I was as fit as a puppy again!

DAYS GONE BY 10 YEARS AGO AND 5 YEARS AGO Allot the blame Is there an underprivileged family sitting down to a supper of new potatoes and green onion stew, in Hillam or a nearby village, tonight? If there is, good luck to you. If you are passing, call in and I will give you some more vegetables. I suspect however that the persons who stole 50 kilos of onions, potatoes, etc from the allotments are just a bunch of mindless b……s who think that if someone has a possession it is there to be stolen. If, in so stealing, you trample on all the surrounding plants, cut the tops off unripe onions and smash cabbages, French beans and lettuce, no matter.

It is hardly credible that anyone from our village is going to rob

All this talk of chavs and bling amuses me. I suppose that the dog world has its own chavs.

They are owned by rich celebrities and wear jewelled collars and designer dog clothes, and are spoilt something rotten. Me – I’m glad I’m a country boy. I couldn’t do with the all the fuss.

Mum accused me of having DO (dog odour), so she decided that I should be bathed. It was a lovely warm day, with lots of warm water, shampoo, towels and the hosepipe. I feel so proud and smart now – who needs to be a chav and wear lots of bling?

Quasimodo, our resident blackbird, has been looking extremely scruffy. He spends too much time eating the fermented cherries at the top of the garden, gets drunk and can’t groom himself!

Yesterday when I was walking with mum, I got the scent of FOOD! I ran over to the bank of the dyke where the smell was coming from and after balancing precariously on the edge, appeared with a piece of barbecued chicken which had been thrown away. Mum grabbed most of it from me and said, ‘You bad boy, it will make you ill.’ As always, she was right. I had her up during the night. Ah, well – it’s a dog’s life!

Woof! Woof! Dylan gardens in the village. They might be recognised. So we are left to think that the thieves have come from outside and reconnoitred the back roads in daylight.

If you met someone last Friday night who smelled of onions, the police would like to know about it. During the night thieves visited a garden in Betteras Hill Road and stole the whole onion crop. At least two thieves were involved and a vehicle, as the crop would weigh about 200 lbs.

The stupidity of this scum is shown by the fact that the onions were green and needed at least two more weeks to ripen. If you are offered onions for sale, take a photo of the seller and pass it to the police. Not to the gardener. He would probably pickle their appendages.

Extracts from the Hillam News, AugustSeptember 1995 and August-September 2000.

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Money Matters with Richard Wright The stock market is still slowly climbing upwards, and even though it was quite badly hit on the day of the terrible London bombings, it is now up again to almost 5300 points. House prices have been almost at a standstill for quite a while now and I do see a slight fall in prices over the next 12 months.

stock market went into decline at the end of 1999, and I now feel that demutualisation is the only way the company will survive, although it pains me to say that.

If you have a with-profits policy, make sure your preStandard Life will be voting on miums remain demutualisation in the spring up-to-date and of next year. All members have do not surrenthe right to vote if they have der your polany with-profit investments icy, or you will with the company, which will lose out. A lot be writing to all members over of people have the next month or so. Make cashed in ensure they have your correct dowment poliaddress, etc, as it’s amazing cies over the how many people do not inlast year or so, which is never a form their insurance company good idea anyway. Anyone when they change address. If having a with-profits pension unsure, give them a ring on plan with a retirement date 0845 60 60 034. If the membefore demutualisation will bership votes to demutualise also lose out, as the policy will the company and float on the no longer be in force. Howstock exchange, each member ever it may be possible to will receive free shares or a defer your retirement date cash payment as compensation until after demutualisation, for loss of membership. The but you should seek profesamount of shares or cash is yet sional advice before you take to be decided, and the company any action. will let you know how much this is likely to be next year. As Any shares you receive can you are aware, I have said in be sold at market value imthe past that the company mediately if you so wish; should stay mutual. A mutual most major banks have a company is owned by its with- share dealing service, but profits policyholders and has generally will not give advice no shareholders; therefore all as to whether it’s a good or profits, less a deduction for its bad time to sell. Personally, I running costs and monies set will be holding on to mine aside for future costs and bofor at least a year or two. nuses, are shared out each year There are now very few muto policyholders. Unfortunately tual insurance companies left Standard Life was hit harder in the UK. The biggest, once than most companies when the Standard Life becomes a

PLC, will be Liverpool Victoria (watch this space?).

putting that money into an account with access over the last 15 years, without touching One of my endowment policies it come hell or high water, matured earwould have been slim to say lier this the least, so it gave me discimonth! My plined savings and a nice lump Friends Provi- sum which I will now enjoy. dent policy, (Oh, and I also got some free which is not shares when they demutualised linked to my a few years ago!) In answer to mortgage and your next question: yes, I will was taken out be taking out a replacement purely for policy, this time with Liverpool savings, didn’t Victoria. mature for as much as I thought it would do Richard Wright of Godfrey when I first Pearson Ltd is regulated by the took it out.

Financial Services Authority.

However the money was taxHe may be contacted in confifree, and it gave me a better dence for free advice without return than I would have reobligation on 01977 678066. ceived had my £100.00 per month gone into a building society. The chances of me

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Small Ads £3 per issue To advertise, please contact David Atkinson on 684577

Advertising works (when it’s in Hillam News) Astra the cat has found a new home thanks to an advertisement in Hillam News. The Small Ad was booked for two issues, but Astra is already on her way to a new Hillam home after just one listing in the News.

Our monetary loss is Astra’s gain.

HILLAM NEWS CONTACTS Joint editors

Rob Preston Howard Ferguson Chairman, Treasurer David Atkinson Secretary Bev Jackson Proofreader Jenny Hoare Copying and distribution managers Betty Wright Neal Wilson Advertising liaison David Atkinson

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The Last Word

Bring your news and views to the of the residents of Hillam

The Editor, Hillam News

Post Office Relocation We write in response to the item in the last issue of Hillam News.

Negotiations with Bayfords ended very shortly after the planning application to transfer the business was given the goahead by Selby District Council. As the site is a brownfield site within the green belt, special circumstances had to be shown for the development to be agreed to. Formal approval was never granted, as this necessitated a separate legal agreement to be raised between the two parties to ensure the future of the Post Office as a vital village facility.

We consider that the move still is and always has been viable. We were unable to come to an agreement with Bayfords on the very substantial amount of annual rental charges they were requesting.

In our opinion the site will remain an eyesore for some time to come, but there is nothing to stop villagers from contacting Bayfords and asking them to tidy up the site. Many villagers were, after all, loyal customers of the petrol station for many After months of waiting for further discus- years. sions to take place (it is almost two years since the initial approach from Bayfords), The road changes to the bus stop in front we have decided that we are not moving. of the existing Post Office, which were put on hold because of the move, will now have to be revisited.

We had already carried out some preparatory work for the scheme, but this is now the subject of an anony-

mous complaint to the planning authorities and is still under discussion with them.

This has coincided with the return of longterm parking by our neighbours, in front of the Post Office, at times up to four of their vehicles. (The white van has been here permanently since 16th May, and even through a period when they were away on holiday!)

Although there is nothing we can do about it, we do apologise for any convenience local people have been caused when using the shop or the bus stop.

Yours faithfully, Kevin and Joan Pease.

Correction

Kay Webster has pointed out our error in the last issue of Hillam News. East Grinstead is in West Sussex and not Surrey.

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LOCAL SERVICES To amend or to add to the information below, please phone Jenny Hoare (683332) Monk Fryston Post Office (682252)

Mon – Fri 8 am – 8 pm; Sat 8.30 am – 7 pm; Sun 9 am – 7 pm

Post Office counter

Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri 9 am – 5.30 pm; Wed & Sat 9 am – 1 pm

Last postal collections

Hillam Square Monk Fryston PO South Milford PO Pontefract, Trinity St

Mon-Fri 4.30 pm, Sat 9.30 am Mon-Fri 4.15 pm, Sat 11 am, Sun 11.30 am Mon-Fri 5.30 pm, Sat 11 am, Sun 12 noon Mon-Fri 6.30 pm, Sat 12.30 pm, Sun 1 pm

Public transport – local bus & train timetables & enquiries

0113 245 7676 www.wymetro.com

Micklefield StationLink & Village Bus

685555

South Milford Surgery – Dr A Janik & Partners (682202, or www.southmilfordsurgery.co.uk)

Mon – Fri 9 –11 am & 4.30 – 6.30 pm Sat 9 – 10.30 am (emergencies only)

Monk Fryston Surgery – Dr D James & Partners (683452)

Mon 11 - 2 pm & 3 - 6 pm; Tues 5 - 7 pm; Wed & Fri 8 - 12 noon

Selby War Memorial Hospital

01757 702664 www.sypct.com

Pontefract General Infirmary

600600 www.panp-tr.northy.nhs.uk

Visiting Scheme for the Elderly (books on wheels, hospital transport, social events for the housebound, etc) Volunteers also required

Enid Taylor (681828)

St Wilfrid’s Church, Monk Fryston Priest-in-Charge: Rev’d Susanne Jukes (01757 706719)

For service times, see St Wilfrid’s Church news page

Monk Fryston & Hillam Methodists Minister: Rev’d Rory Dalgliesh (682230)

Services: most Sundays 9.30 am, Monk Fryston Church Hall Coffee morning: 1st Sat of month 10 am, Church Hall

Mobile library (Sherburn Library: 682306 or www.northyorks.gov.uk/libraries/mobiles)

Every 3 weeks (but different Tuesdays - see website): Hillam Square Tues 10.05 - 10.35 am Maspin Grange Tues 2.20 - 2.25 pm

Hillam Parish Council

1st Wed of month 7.30 pm, Community Centre Clerk – Malcolm Walton (685186)

Selby District Council

01757 705101 www.selby.gov.uk

Refuse disposal (removal of bulky items - domestic items free)

Selby District Council (01757 292113)

Police

0845 6060247 www.northyorkshire.police.uk

Neighbourhood Watch

Tony Hudson (682693)

Gas (leaks)

0800 111 999 www.transco.uk.com

Electricity (supply failure)

0800 375 675 www.npower.com

Yorkshire Water (sewerage and leaks)

0845 1242429 www.yorkshirewater.com

Citizens’ Advice Bureau, Sherburn & Selby Citizens’ Advice Bureau, Pontefract

0845 1203718 ) or www.citizensadvice.org.uk 0870 1212044 )