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HILLAM NEWS

AUGUST 2017 VOLUME 31 ISSUE 4

Including Monk Fryston and Burton Salmon

Family fun and more to come…. On Sunday 9th July, the cricket ground was transformed into the setting for the annual Family Fun Day. The cricket and football clubs came together to deliver a fantastic event that was exactly what it set out to be, a fun day out for all the family. From the outset the day promised so much. The cricket ground was, as always, perfectly presented with not a blade of grass out of place, the sun shining, the barbeque lit and the bar well stocked. Kids rides, hook a duck, face painting, an ice cream van, beat the keeper and much more was on offer throughout the day to ensure that by the end of it everyone left with a smile on their face. The event also acts as an opportunity for the football club to hand out its end of season awards, with two individuals scooping the big prizes. Daniel Crick received well deserved recognition for being the club’s first ever player to complete 10 consecutive seasons, whilst he also walked away with the under 16’s Players’ Player and Coaches Player of the Year awards for good measure.

The loudest cheer of the afternoon, meanwhile, was reserved for Daniel’s coach for the last 10 seasons, Steve Tope. Steve has worked tirelessly for the club, many of which as Chairman, turning us into a thriving local village club, now with some 130 and growing regular players from 5 – 17 years old. To honour his commitment and effort for all these years, Steve was presented with the first ever ‘Club Legend’ award.

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Highlights in our latest issue…..

Local Services (p 17—23)

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(Continued from Page 1) I would personally like to thank my trusty sidekicks, Steve Sadler and Sheila Fox for putting so much time and energy into the organising of the event and ensuring it was a huge success. Dave Cockayne, Ian Patrick and Steve Venables, amongst many many others, worked tirelessly from start to finish and again I extend my personal thanks.

On behalf of the organising committee, I would lastly like to thank each and every one of you that came down and supported the event, whether that be by helping out on a stall, with set up and dismantling the site or simply by digging deep and buying a burger and a pint.

Liam Chair Monk Fryston United FC

Beer Fest 2017—One ticket to 3 events Believe it or not, the 5th Beer Fest is coming up over the weekend of 15th-16th September. Over the past four years it’s evolved into the Must Go to Event of the Year.

Time’; many say this is the best time as most ales will still be ‘on’ and there is plenty of entertainment for all the family. It’s an ideal afternoon out for family, friends and neighbour to come together and have a bit of fun whilst enjoying more live entertainment. Doors open at There is something for everyone as Music Lovers, Food- 1.30. A word of warning – come early to get the best ies, Party Goers and, of course, Real Ale fans join forces seats. to help the Community Association and PTA raise funds to reinvest into facilities at the School and Community As the light fades we rev up again on Saturday evening Centre. Our aim as always is to sell out of Draught Beer with a full blown Party Band ensuring that the Beer Fest as every pint left in the barrel is money wasted and liter- 2017 ‘Party Time’ finishes on a high at 10pm. ally poured down the drain. To have any left is self – defeating. Nevertheless, this year we will be introducing The event management team is drawn from The CA and an innovative approach to try and ensure that the most PTA. They having been meeting throughout the year to popular beers are still on tap at the end but of course plan a cracking event for everyone. However, they could we can’t guarantee it. We look forward to being drunk do with a bit of help over the Beer Fest weekend; erectdry! ing the Marquees on Thursday evening from 5pm; setting up the event on Friday from 9.15am; and dismanAs usual, a Beer Fest ticket is valid for the whole 2 day tling the marquees and restoring the Community Centre event; buy it in advance at the Post office and other for normal business on Sunday morning from 9am. Any outlets and you’ll save money. It will cost more ‘on the help would be greatly appreciated. door’. It’s a great 2 days and as regulars, with a bit of stamina know – the Beer Fest is really 3 events in 1. Also if you could help during the event, maybe just by having a break from drinking, and pulling pints or doing Friday night is ‘Taste the Ale’ night; all the specially sea myriad of other jobs then please contact any of the lected beers will be on sale and available along with a Beer Fest team members (see the CA Notice Board) or range of other drinks, food and a top class band on simply email www.mfhcc.com/contact-us-booking/ stage. Doors open at 6pm until 11pm Go on don’t be shy! Give it a go. Saturday afternoon is the very popular ‘Family Fest

Editorial Comment In This Issue 2 Family Fun Day and Beer Fest 2017 3 Editorial Comment 4 MF&H Youth Club and Back2Netball 5 Hillam Parish Council and HMFCC 6 Community Association News and School Report 7 MF Educational Foundation and Heritage Open Days 8 Local Fundraising 9 Fairburn Singers on Tour 10 A day in the life of a….senior project manager 11 The Birding Column 12 Summer Days Out 13 Gardening Hints and Parish Walk 14—15 Fun for all the Family—Part 1 16 How to eat the right amount 17—22 Classified 23 Useful numbers 24 Stop Press

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Hello everyone, and welcome On page 9 you’ll find a great to the August Edition of report of the Fairburn Singers Hillam News. on Tour. We have some very talented singers in our I hope you don’t mind, but community who joined this I’ve decided to keep on trip with their friends and ’having a go’ as your Hillam family in tow. News Editor. I’m learning all the time about the delicacies In the Birding Column on of Microsoft Publisher, and Page 11, I was delighted to the technical world of ‘word hear that a family of Barn counts’, but hopefully Owls are nesting locally and together we’ll get a decent that a pair of SpoonBills are read out every two months currently putting down roots that represents the wonderful at Fairburn Ings. community that we are all a I must also draw your part of. attention to pages 14 and 15 So onto this edition. As I was which have been put reading through all the together entirely by William articles that had kindly been Lonsdale (Age 9). What a submitted, I couldn’t help but fantastic contribution, and notice that there was a really I’m sure you’ll agree William strong ‘family’ theme. From no doubt has a bright future the Family Fun that we have in both publishing and featured on the front page, quizzing!!! My mum will be to the suberb fundraising mightily relieved that I’ve not efforts of four members of been in charge of the word the community to help bring search this time—she called families closer together the last one a ‘stinker!!’ through Bee-Able CIC, this And my final note on family edition ‘we really are relates to Rev John family’ (feel free to sing along Hetherington, who retires at to Sister Sledge). the end of November. Rev Family can mean so many John’s final service at St different things to us in our Wilfrid’s will be held on the lives. It can mean the people last Sunday in November. that are our flesh and blood, I’m sure the church will be it can be our closest friends, packed to rafters in thanks it can be the feeling that we for the contribution that Rev get in our community. I even John has made to our Hillam call the people that I work and Monk Fryston family. with as my ‘work family’ - it makes going to work that little bit easier :-)

Eileen Brown

So with that in mind, I hope you’ll agree that there are lots of articles in this edition that link us to all the different types of families around us.

(Still Having a go) Editor

Netball comes to town! We are Hillam & Monk Fryston Back 2 Netball who meet on a Tuesday evening 7.30pm on the outside playground at Monk Fryston school. We are a very friendly & social group who have a shared love of netball (although most haven't played for between 20-30 years!)

New players of all standards are very welcome to join. Join Hillam & Monk Fryston Back 2 netball group on Facebook or e mail me at Sarah.fawcett@rocketmail.com for more information

Hillam Parish Council www.hillamparishcouncil.co.uk

Monk Fryston Parish Council www.monkfryston-village.co.uk

Burton Salmon Parish Council: www.burtonsalmonparishcouncil.co.uk

South Milford Parish Council:

Full Parish Council minutes are available on the website. Property Update Hillam Parish Council has asked Stonebridge (who took from Redrow) for an update regarding the new proposed build in Hillam. They are still working over the details and it may go before Selby Planning Committee in August this year.

FOCUS ON: Mobile Phone Reception The Parish Council has been asked about improving the mobile phone reception in the village. This is something we have asked Selby and North Yorkshire County Council about and OFCOM. The answer is always the same: People with poor signal strength should contact their mobile phone supplier, i.e O2, Tesco, or EE directly. If many people from the same area reported a problem then there would be more chance of a response. It is possible with a smart phone to make WIFI calls using broadband, this may be a more reliable communication

It’s that wonderful time of year again when we welcome the cricket season back. It’s been a very busy few months for the club, we’ve done work inside the pavilion, upgraded our security, decorated and made the grounds look fantastic. We’re blessed to have one of the best facilities in the Wetherby League and visiting teams always compliment us on our amazing setting.

social side of the club has been really busy this season, we’ve had curry nights, table tennis and pizza nights in the Pavilion and of course, the weekly post cricket match pint in The Cross Keys.

cricket. The kids each receive their own kit bags, t-shirts and caps when they sign up. We’ve just had the first session and 21 children had a great time learning new skills and finishing with a game of cricket.

We have welcomed Kyle Sloane to the 1st team squad as our latest overseas player. Kyle is a bowler from New Zealand and will be spending 6 months with various hosts in the Anyway, to the cricket … The 1st Team village. remain in the 1ST Division and the 2nd Team are in the 4th Division. It’s been The Club signed up for the ECB’s All a really tough road so far, but, spirits Stars Cricket, which is a brand new remain high and the players are initiative to provide children aged 5-8 giving it their very best efforts. The with a good first experience of

As always, the club wants to continue to grow and expand. We’re keen to welcome new players and club members. For more information, please contact Steve Sadler or why not come down to the ground on a match day for a beer, wine or a cricket tea? Steve Sadler Chairman HMFCC 01977 685795

cover. Fortunately, most of BeeAble’s equipment Community Associa- ance has been recovered by the Police. However, not only has the equipment been lost but now it will cost the clubs tion News money to replace the damaged locks and improve security.

After all the good works in the first 5 months of the year including the spring clean session on the first weekend in June, which went very well thanks to the volunteers who came along to help the members, we were brought down to earth with the news that our storage sheds had been broken into.

The CA will, of course, also have to raise money to spend on repairs and make our sheds more secure. However, the message is clear, nothing of immediate value will be stored in our sheds in the future, and if the Police find the thieves we will help them prosecute them as much as possible – even if they come from our community.

In fact the thieves broke in twice in a little over 10 days and whilst they stole nothing of significance from the Community Association, they did steal some items of value from the Junior Youth Club, Beavers and BeeAble. This is a real shame as none of the three Youth Clubs can afford any loss. They have very few resources and by stealing equipment it means the youngsters simply have to do without. It’s not a question of the clubs going to the insurance company with a claim and get a pay out to replace the equipment, as none of them can afford insur-

On a more positive note, we are coming into our event season starting with the Proms and followed by the Beer Fest, Halloween Bonfire and rounding off the year with the Milford Bonfire in November. We hope that you will support the events as any money raised not only goes to pay to restore unfortunate situations like the break –in and undertake essential maintenance but to improve the facilities. As well as supporting the events, if you can help

School Report and the political system. Some of our older classes held mock elections, including specially made voting booths and ballot papers. The result was perhaps less surprising than the real election! Our Year 4 pupils have worked towards their Archbishop’s Youth Trust Award by supporting charities of their choice. They have tried to make a difference in their communities by organising events such as cake sales, book stalls, and sponsored events to support people in difficulties. These have all been incredibly well supported and they have raised significant amounts of money for their causes. They will have a special awards ceremony at the end of term to celebrate their achievements.

We have had a great summer so far! The traditional British summer weather hasn’t put us off and we have held a number of fantastic events. Our Sports Day organisation was slightly modified to take into account the rain, but we still had a wonderful time and pupils enjoyed competing in races in front of their parents. The purple team were worthy winners overall. Our Year 5 class visited the ‘Countryside Live’ show in torrential rain – but this didn’t deter them at all and they bravely continued to participate in all the opportunities available Our Year 5 pupils ran a plant sale business in connection with a local to them. business. They marketed and sold A number of our activities have cen- bedding plants, placing orders with the company and distributing orders tred around our communities, both local and national. The General Elec- to parents and the community. They tion was an excellent opportunity to selected their price points to ensure teach our children about democracy their business was successful, and

made a healthy profit of over £250 that will be used to provide additional resources and activities to enhance their school experiences. If you subscribe to our social media feeds you will be aware that we have done a number of visits outside school as well this term, to places such as Skelton Grange, Bert’s Barrow, Eureka, and various sporting festivals. None of these events, or the other activities that we provide, could take place without the hard work and tremendous energy of our staff, and the wonderful volunteers who give much of their own time to ensure that these things run successfully. We have wonderful families and communities around us that are incredibly supportive of what we do, and we really are most grateful. Thank you! Rick Weights Headteacher @MonkFrystonSch

Monk Fryston Educational Foundation The above foundation was set up many years ago to make financial grants to Monk Fryston Church of England School for benefits of a kind not normally provided by the local education authority. In addition it can provide small grants that help with the moral, social, physical and religious education of children who live within the Ecclesiastical Parish (Monk Fryston, Hillam and Burton Salmon). Over recent years income from the Foundation investments has been used to make grants to Monk Fryston CofE School and Burton Salmon Community School, Rainbows, Brownies, Pre-School, Playgroup, the Football Club, the Cricket Club, as well as to individuals within the Parish. For more information or to apply for help from the Foundation please contact one of the Trustees below: Monk Fryston Educational Foundation Trustees: Mr. Bill Holmes (01977 684507): Chair of the Board of Trustees Mrs. Sarah Fawcett (01977 683264)

Mrs. Julie Sadler (01977 685795)

Mrs. Mandy Shaw (01977 683304)

Mr. Malcolm Vernon (01977 677297)

Rev. John Hetherington (01977 680788) Mr. Stuart Wroe (01977 672229)

Every September some 40,000 volunteers across England organise 5,000 events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It's your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all of which are FREE to explore. There are buildings to visit, walks to go on and talks to listen to, the list of events is available from the middle of July so check out their website. Last year the events in the local area included an exhibition at Saxton highlighting archaeological finds, walking the drag line at St Aidenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open cast coal site in Swillington and even the opportunity to visit the oldest liquorice field in Pontefract.

This year the Heritage open days will be held from the 7th to the 10th September. https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk

Fab Four Fundraising On Saturday 17th June Bee-Able CIC, a charity other play equipment as well as a shed to keep it that meets at Monk Fryston Community Centre all in. and provides services for disabled children from the area, were presented with bikes and play equipment by a group of fundraisers from Monk Fryston.

Lee Hayes said “It was great to see the children’s faces when we gave them the bikes and toys and they saw the new spinner. Bee-Able is a great group and the new equipment will make a real difference to the quality of activities that they can enjoy when they attend. We were very keen as a group to ensure we supported a local charity The group, consisting of Lee Hayes, Becky Gaten- and that we could see exactly how the money by, Nicky Grant and Sarah Thornton had organ- raised was used. It was also important to us that ised a Charity Ball which took place in February we bought something that the whole community at Monk Fryston Hall. The event was a Black Tie could benefit from” Dinner attended by 70 people and a total of £5,800 was raised through ticket sales, a raffle, an Bee-Able meet every other Saturday at the Comauction and various games. munity Centre 10am—2pm. The group is open to any young person with additional needs and their siblings. The group wanted to help a local children’s charity for whom the donation would make a signifi- For more information on the fantastic work of cant difference. The funds were used to buy a Bee-Able CIC just go to: new ‘Spinner’ for the Community Centre PlayWww.bee-able.co.uk ground and lots of special bikes, scooters and

Fairburn Singers on Tour! Fairburn Singers are a 45 strong SATB community choir, based in Fairburn. The choir started over 30 years ago and we still have some members from those early days. Several members of the choir are resident in Monk Fryston and Hillam and some of you may have heard us sing at the Proms at the Pavilion on Saturday 15 July.

out the competition. We sang our hearts out, we did ourselves proud and the sheer adrenalin rush we got from performing in such an amazing setting, set us up nicely for “formal night” later that evening. We re-assembled in the restaurant, accompanied by our first glimpse of the fjords. We sailed serenely down the Lysefjord, to the end, where we On Thursday 25 May, 31 members of were confronted by majestic mounFairburn Singers, along with 60 family tains and beautiful scenery. and friends gathered in Fairburn to begin a trip which had been 10 Saturday (day 3) found us docking at months in the planning. We were Bergen at 6am, where several people going on a cruise to the Norwegian took advantage of the tours in and Fjords on the MS Balmoral, pride of around Bergen, others just left the the Fred Olsen fleet, ship to explore Bergen for themselves. One of the main attractions in the town was the Floibanen furnicular railway. A trip up here promised panoramic views across Bergen and way into the distance on a 360deg vista of the beauty which surrounds the place. and not only that, we were going to be performing on board, as part of the entertainment, not once but twice! To say we were excited was an understatement! We arrived at the Port of Tyne to join our ship and quickly acclimatised ourselves with our cabins, the decks, the restaurants and, most importantly, the Neptune Lounge, our concert arena. Our first concert was scheduled for 3.45pm on Friday (day 2), so following a short rehearsal earlier in the day, we assembled in the Neptune Lounge to entertain not only our own 60 followers, but approximately another 200 passengers, along with several members of the on board entertainments team who came along to check

spectacle of the Fureberg Waterfall on Maurangerfjord. And what a spectacular sight it was too! Once again, everyone was out on deck as we sailed as close as our Captain dared so that we could all get the best shots to add to our photo albums. And all this still in beautiful sunshine and daylight until 10.45pm. Magnificent!

The highlight of Day 4 (Monday) was our second concert, scheduled to take place at 7.45pm. We appeared in the “Daily News” as a “Highlight of the Day” so, after another short rehearsal, Sunday morning (day 4) found us presented our second concert. This docking at the very beautiful, and time, word had obviously got round very tiny town of Eidfjord, at the very our fellow passengers, as our audihead of Hardangerfjord. and we ence had swelled to at least 350. As awoke to being completely surround- ever, we nailed it! Note perfect, timed by snow capped mountains with ing spot on and a standing ovation. It waterfalls streaming down the was a perfect and fitting end to what hillsides. Going ashore, once again was an absolutely fabulous trip. The there were tours on offer and I later Fairburn Singers ‘on tour’ had been a learnt that one such tour headed up resounding success. to the mountain tops where a snowball fight ensued, while the rest of us Goodbye Norwegian Fjords, goodbye basked in 21deg sunshine at sea lev- MS Balmoral, you were amazing, fanel! tastic, majestic, brilliant!! Sally Whittingham (Choir Secretary) Back on board once again we left EidIf you ever fancy dusting down your fjord to begin our journey back up vocal chords, we rehearse every Monthe Hardangerfjord to the promised day evening ay Fairburn Church Hall. As we always say—the more the merrier

A day in the life of a ‘Bridge Builder’ by Robert Preston I’ve worked on construction projects for over 30 years and my current project is the largest so far.

right across the river, and to our offices situated at the Central Pylon. We review progress, plan the work activities for the forthcoming The Mersey Gateway project is a six weekend and into next week. The lane cable stayed toll bridge over the meeting takes less than 30 River Mersey between Runcorn and minutes. My remit is to ensure that Widnes. The new bridge has a river there is a smooth efficient flow of materials to and from the bridge. As span of 1km and it is flanked by I leave, the final two sections of tow2.3km of elevated approach viaer crane mast are being loaded the ducts. There over 9km of new and upgraded road sections which tie the new bridge into the surrounding motorway network in the North West. The Mersey is crossed by a three pylon cable stayed bridge. The tallest of which stands some 120m above water level. There concrete bridge deck is supported by stay cables which fan out from the pytransport. lons. I get back in time to have a quick bite to eat in the site canteen. Chicken and Leek soup with crusty bread. No time for a main course, I promised some colleagues we would meet up at 12:30 to look at storage It is the time in the project when we of materials in the prefabrication yard. I am 10 minutes late but still in are racing towards completion and time to get through the discussion. I there is tarmac surfacing going on take a few photographs and will add everywhere on the project. This week we are taking down the Central them to a materials laydown plan later. I nip back to my office to put Pylon tower crane which has now the mobile phone on charge. I pass completed its work. the Mayor of Liverpool on the way. He is visiting the bridge with a Today is Thursday 6th July, and my alarm went off at 05:30. I was awake local MP as part of the Northern before it though and was at my desk Powerhouse initiative. by 06:45. First thing to do in the By now it is 13:00, I call in to one of morning is to make a coffee and to catch up with issues left by the night our site Concrete batching plants to discuss timings for this evening’s shift team. I prepare some inforconcrete pour. This pour will extend mation for routine reports, clear bridge deck by 6m, taking the comsome emails and get ready for the day ahead. It’s Thursday so at 09:30 plete length of bridge deck to 974m I make my way from my office to the – only 24m to go until it is all joined Main Bridge weekend working meet- up. There is a change of plan. We now want to start this concrete pour ing. It’s a glorious day and I make my way on foot taking photos of the at 15:00 some 4 hours earlier than scheduled, so I check if this is achievprogress of the works as is go. I able. It appears not, as other conmake my way onto the temporary trestle, a low level bridge which gives crete pours underway may not finish in time, so a realistic start time of us access for construction vehicles I work with a team from Samsung, South Korea, a major Spanish Civil Engineering company called FCC and I deal with suppliers and contractors from around the world.

17:00 is put on it. In the end the concrete trucks roll into position at 16:45. It’s now 17:00 so I decide to make my way down to the North Pylon to look at the concrete pour. On the way I take the opportunity to go to the top of the pylon in the passenger hoist. This takes over a minute to get to the top of the 110m tall pylon. The view is fantastic. You can see into central Manchester, Liverpool and over to the hills on North Wales. So it’s coming to the end of the day now, I get back to my desk at 18:30. I reflect on “Cock-up of the Week” with colleagues. The jist of it is that we damaged something once and then went back the next day and damaged it again! A difficult one to explain away. Earlier in week, a section of newly laid tarmac was damaged by our own vehicles travelling on it before it was hard enough. So, last night we carefully planned to deliver some heavy reinforcement bars over-night and avoid need to near today’s newly laid tarmac. This was done as planned, but we damaged another section of deck which had been cleaned ready for bridge deck waterproofing! Success of the day? Well, the concrete pour finished earlier than planned. So that’s good. It’s now the end of the day, I’m tired and hungry. I plan to leave soon but get delayed and clear more paperwork. It’s 20:15 by the time I eventually leave for the digs. On reflection, if I wasn’t working on Mersey Gateway Project, I would be jealous of those who are. We have created an iconic bridge whose elegant sleek lines are impressive to see. Take a look for yourselves at www.merseygateway.co.uk Rob

The Birding Column by Graham Todd What has happened to our Swallows this summer?

ment their meagre diet, fledged their young in mid May.

For the first time in thirty years, our swallows have not nested under the slate roof over the steps leading to the lofts above the garages. Every year previously without fail, they have returned from Africa in the last week in April, had a quick look around the stairs, and then cleared off to pair up, before returning in early May to breed.

The local Starlings, whom I have nick named “the locusts” because of their voracious appetite, have also done well, with about ten youngsters visiting the garden on a regular basis. There have been at least two pairs of Barn Owls breeding locally, both of whom have done well, with four chicks in each box well into mid May. They do tend to resort to cannibalism

This year has followed a different pattern, because of a change in the weather presumably? The weather throughout April was cold and dry, with a prolonged spell of easterly winds. Swallows need muddy puddles to combine mud with saliva to repair their nests, but this year the ground was rock hard. Neither was there any insect prey on which to feed, and they didn’t show up until 10th May, when the wind changed to the south west, and a single prospecting swallow flew under the slate canopy and up the steps. It had a quick look, and then disappeared, never to return. So, either its mate from last year had not returned, or the weather conditions were not deemed to be suitable to breed. This is a pattern seen at other traditional swallow breeding sites, including Howard Ferguson’s place at Maspin House, where the number of nests is well down this year. So, I don’t think it is a case of a serious decline in the swallow population, but just a temporary blip, with the birds perhaps choosing not to nest, or to nest elsewhere further south on the Continent, where there was a better food supply. Our Blue Tits nested very early this year, and after what had happened to the swallows, I was fearful that they would fail, but I need not have worried, as these resourceful little birds, assisted by Jenny, who put out heaps of insect rich softbill food, to supple

pit near Loughborough. Bee eaters birds nest in Britain only very sporadic cally, but it appears to me that the frequency is increasing, probably as a result of global warming.

Finally, I have some sad news once again about hedgerow vandalism. Last week I was alerted to the fact that a large section of mature hedgerow, probably exceeding 100 years old had been grubbed up in a field along Betteras Hill Road, near the junction with Hillam Common Lane. This had happened whilst I was away on a family holiday, so I was only able to gaze in dismay at the piles of dead wood laid out in heaps across the field in question. I am sure the appropriate official bodies will look into this crass act, but wonder what it will take to stop this annual massacre, as we have in our village a wealth of nationally scarce hedgerow nesting birds such as Yellowhammer, Lesser Whitethroat and Bullfinch? The usual motivation for this is greed prior to property development, but as I am not party to any in hard times though, especially when subsequent investigations, I neither it is wet and the parents can’t get out know the identity of the culprit, nor hunting, so I wouldn’t suppose that all what was behind it. I just hope that eight birds got away in the end. the person in question gets his just desserts for wrecking yet more preTwo of the Red Kite pairs that I moni- cious habitat that is disappearing so tor have failed, which is hugely disap- quickly from our rural environment. pointing, the reasons for which are as yet unknown to me. Surely it is time for the wider publication of the Law in relation to mainteOutside the village but still in Yorknance or removal of hedgerows? shire, there have been some interesting sightings that are worth mention- Maybe the Parish Council could help ing. On 21st May, two male Red footed with this? Falcons were seen amongst the returning Hobbies at Thorne Moors, Graham Todd where the falcons gather to gorge on the emerging dragonflies prior to dispersal to breed. Nearer to home, it was announced recently in the local news that Spoonbills have nested at Fairburn Ings, something that I didn’t expect to read in my lifetime. Also, a pair of the very spectacular Bee Eaters has nested in sandbanks at a gravel

Summer days out ….. From the usual to the more unexpected Aren’t we lucky to live where we do, with road links that make journeys to so many different places relatively quick? Starting close to home there is of course Lotherton Hall or Temple Newsam offering plenty of space to run round and let of steam or sit and enjoy the gardens. Or how about a walk on the wild side at Bishop Wood between Biggin and Selby, spot butterflies or maybe hear a Nightjar. Skipwith common the other side of Selby, offers a chance to enjoy the peace of an ancient landscape or discover the rich history of the 600 acre site of heath and woodland. A little further afield there’s Nostell Priory owned by the National Trust, they offer more than just a house to look round, there are beautiful gardens, cycle paths and parkland walks.

Barge Riverside Festival held in the Tower Gardens from the 15th-17th August where you can just call by and enjoy music, theatre, dance, arts and crafts maybe you fancy a little Jazz with your breakfast, and best of all it’s all free. If you fancy a real expedition, there is always the Yorkshire coast, it may not be as glamorous as some other parts of the country, but it has its own charm. Everyone knows Bridlington and Scarborough and all they have to offer but there is so much more. Flambrough has lighthouses, cliffs and time it right seals! Withernsea has a sandy beach and a lighthouse that you can not only climb to the top of but a café at the bottom. Hornsea offers a quieter than usual seaside experience, head to the north end of the beach where the wooden groynes, put in place to ease erosion offer protection from the East coast breezes while the hardy paddle or look for fossils in the shingle. Of course for the serious fossil hunter a trek north to Staithes and the nearby beaches is required.

Nostell Priory have a busy programme of family friendly activities during the school holidays, from bat walks to water play and adult friendly ones throughout the year. If you treat yourself to membership then Beningbrough Hall, Nunnington Hall, Fountains Abbey, Rievaulx Terrace, the Treasurer’s House and Goddards (both in York) are all close enough for a day trip.

One final place I must mention is Kingston Upon Hull, well known for The Deep and this year City of Culture, less well known for the local museums, that are all within walking distance of one another, and offer free access year round their variety is quite astonishing from the Old Hull Grammar School to the Hull and East Riding museum where you can trace the history of the area from preHow about a day at the show? Where you can see the historic times, the Street life museum, Wilberforce house cream of the crop and best in breed showcasing liveand the Maritime museum. You can even board a Spurn stock, rural crafts and displays. By the time this goes to Lightship and a North Sea Trawler. Don’t miss the newly print, it will be too late for the Great Yorkshire Show and refurbished Ferens Art Gallery where old masters and the Driffield Show, that said agricultural shows abound contemporary British art can be enjoyed not forgetting a during the summer months, from Emley to Wensleydale, cuppa in the café http://www.hullcc.gov.uk/museums. Or Ripley to Tockwith, just check out the Yorkshire Agriculwander around the city spotting fish, way back in 1992 tural Societies calendar http://yas.co.uk/events(which to me seems like the day before yesterday) an calendar/2017/08 . artist was commissioned to design a trail around the city, his sculptures being set into the pavement, they depict York, although I prefer to visit out of season, when the 41 different fish all life size representations, pick up a milling tourists have thinned and you can get easily from leaflet from the tourist information, or print one off beA to B, has a lot going on. Our summer trips tend to be fore you go and see if you can spot them all from the tiny to some of the more unusual events, we enjoy a morning anchovy to the 10ft Ray. visit for the Art by the river exhibition held every Saturday from mid-July until the start of September or the Arts

Garden hints

from DavidMitchell

My latest task has been an assignment in the recovery of a garden. Not touched for many years it contains some superb trees and shrubs: many interesting specimens. It is very much overgrown. If you had been to The Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall at the beginning of their development you would know what I mean. It is now in the middle of its third decade of development. Getting to grips with this sort of garden is exciting! Identifying the good bad and the ugly takes time. In the same instance it is necessary to protect these tree and shrub species retained and show them to their best advantage. The mix with the additional layer of perennial weeds and climbers makes it doubly difficult in the task. In the final event you should try and achieve a garden landscape which reflects what was there originally. There is also the bid to keep any future maintenance to the absolute minimum. Adjacent gardens require to be protected and a chat with the neighbours on all sides is essential. Perennial weeds will never be eliminated completely so careful cultivation and the careful use of total herbicides is compulsory. Leaving the area’s fallow as they are recovered is also a requirement to identify any potential

weed growth which will threaten future planting and that which exists at present. It is disconcerting to see a virtual forest stripped back to the bare bones as with Heligan. Underneath all that undergrowth is a structure of original plants which need to be laid bare, weed growth eliminated and new planting considered. Four days’ work have filled a tractor-trailer and there is much more to come. Hedges are inundated with bramble and ivy needing dug out and the hedges cut back. The objective being to let in the light to encourage fresh growth. A real challenge really and a brave stance needed by the renovator. Some plants, of course, will have gone past their best and a decision is required for their complete removal. Letting in light is important as plants will not recover unless they get back to growing leaf and photosynthesizing.

agement dropped into the process finding strengths (S), weaknesses (W), opportunities (O) and threats (T). In this case bindweed and shade are real threats.

The abundance of small pools gives an opportunity for encouraging wildlife. So far we have come across two newts and three frogs. I am sure I have missed many others. There will be a lot more hopefully and I continue to keep a look out for the odd toad. Funnily enough you cannot move these creatures from one location to another. They will always try to get back to their birth place. It is more likely they will stay in one place if you transport the eggs and spawn. I am hoping for Dragonflies and Damsel flies and some thought will have to be given to not only plants on the land but those in the water. Water mint and yellow iris? There is nothing so exciting for children to see nature close up and to have your own dipping pond for your grandchildren is It is also an opportunity to see maan opportunity not to be missed! ture plants used as support for othDavid welcomes any comments or ers. Three apple trees in my own gar- requests for information. den support Clematis montana dave@daviddmitchell.co.uk ‘Elizabeth’, a sheet of colour in flower. T: 01977689858 Mo: 07967730010 Cleared areas present opportunities for planting the species that you like (the client). It’s a bit of SWOT man-

Parish Walk—August Saturday 26th August 2017 Venue

Nun Monkton

Leaders

Pauline and Christine

From Monk Fryston take the A1[M] north to junction 47, turn towards York on the A59. After 4miles turn left to Nun Monkton. Allow about 40 minutes for the 35 mile journey.

A pleasant 9.5 km circular to Thorpe Underwood and Please bring food and a drink, back , using bridleways and footpaths through open farm and wear suitable clothing for land. the day.

Meet at 10.15am for a 10,30am, Please bring food and drink, and wear suitable clothing for the day.Park in the village near the "Alice Hawthorn" gastro pub, YO 268EW . OS 509577

Any queries please contact Paddy or Stuart on 684180

TWO PAGES of FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY By William Lonsdale (Age 9) SUMMER SPECIAL CROSSWORD 1

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The Cat who went Bananas

Summer Book Reviews

Tintin I think these books are remarkably funny and think other people should read them and enjoy them. There is always a mystery and Tintin (a reporter), owner of Snowy (a small cleverish dog with a taste for whisky) and Captain Haddock (well a captain) work together to solve the mystery. There are also a peculiar pair of police officers who are exceedingly accident prone. The books are addictive once you start reading one you don’t want to stop. The pictures are very good and detailed and you can see the adventure unfolding in front of your eyes. I am on my 11th I think Red Rackham’s treasure is one of my favourites so far and there are still lots to read!!!!!!!!! If you like reading join the Summer reading challenge at the Sherburn library, you get prizes and if you complete it a medal.

William suggested I write a book review, which is all well and good if only I had time to read, I long for those days. One thing I do enjoy though is an audio book, some consider it cheating, I prefer to call it multitasking. I can listen while I iron, wash the kitchen floor, cook tea, or drive to pick up the young man from some activity or other. My latest was a chance find at the Sherburn library, a book I had not read or heard of before although I am familiar with the authors work from my teenage years, Lilian Jackson Braun, an American author who wrote a series of murder mysteries entitled The Cat who ….. The CD that had caught my eye on this occasion was The Cat who went Bananas. The main characters being Qwilleran or Qwill to his friends, a loveable hack and veteran crime journalist in some northern US town not far from Pickaxe, (not to be mistaken with Kippax), whose companions - a pair of Siamese cats Koko and Yumyum are helpful in pointing him in the right direction when an untimely death occurs. I am not one for murder mystery as a rule but these novels are an exception, they are not too gruesome or dark and are full of humour. I am sure they would appeal to cat lovers and mystery aficionados in equal measure. Even if it doesn’t sound like your cup of tea why not pop in to the Sherburn library and see what they have, there’s sure to be something to suit most people.

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