Hillam news feb mar 2014

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The voice of Hillam village. founded 1989 by mary little. Delivered free to all homes in hillam. Volume 27 Issue 1. February—March 2014

The Bridge

a 2014 special feature - Episode 1 1-- Clearing the site

After a wait of nearly 15 months, work has finally started on building a new bridge on Lumby Lane, Monk Fryston. With talk that it will take only from now until 2032 to build HS2 from London to Leeds, we thought that serialising the repair of the bridge in Monk Fryston would enable wider appreciation of the value of bridges and the skill of Network Rail in building them.

First a little bit of history, to help position the bridge for all who have forgotten that it was ever there. This is the bridge on the quiet back road near where the World War II searchlight battery was located between South Milford and Monk Fryston. More recently the road has been used by motorised vehicles taking a direct route between the two villages, crossing over the railway line used by steam trains travelling down to Sheffield from York on the Midland Railway. It was the direct route up north to Sherburn and even beyond. When Sherburn bypass was built the road was accorded great status by having a roundabout at one end.

In the era of the commuter it started being called a rat run. Then ten or so years ago, concern was beginning to creep in that the bridge might be rusting away. Heavy vehicles were banned by a 3-tonne weight restriction. In 2012 when it was inspected it was deemed so unsafe that it was condemned to pedestrians only, and even then they crossed at their own risk. This was made official with a North Yorkshire County Council ‘emergency closure order’ dated 22/11/12. The direct route to Sherburn was no more, and we all had to go the long way around via Battersby’s roundabout.

Since then there has been speculation from motorists, much of it on Twitter, about when work on the bridge would commence.

Lumby Lane residents, who rather enjoyed a newfound peace, might even have hoped that it would never reopen. There was speculation on whether the lengthy delay was because Network Rail was short of funds and had either forgotten about it or had delayed the job so that they could pay for it in another financial year.

Hillam News has been following the saga of the bridge for some time, and last October we reported that any hopes that work would start that month had been dashed. We learnt that the date had slipped forward to January 2014.

News that something was about to happen began to leak. Monk Fryston Parish Council chairman Bill Holmes confirmed that Network Rail wanted to use council land in Abbeystone Way as storage during repairs and - dead on cue - he tweeted that work had indeed started - on 20th January. The contractors had arrived and begun to prepare the storage area.

Work could continue until 23rd May and there could even be overnight activity. The old bridge will be dismantled and a new one will take its place. An engineer on site told Hillam News there will be no weight limit on the new bridge. A brand spanking new bridge raises the prospect of heavy vehicles plying along Lumby Lane.

So big is the task that there is talk about a temporary footbridge while work on the old bridge is carried out. Hillam News will be there watching every move so that we can report progress in the next issue. To be continued - we hope.

Also in this issue…

Birding column - how to spot a murmuration of Starlings; how not to spot a Snow Bunting Friends you never knew you had and the scrapes they get into Doggy doodah - oh no, not again; we must bring this to an end soon

Hillam News creates another rumour - in a roundabout way

Hillam spice advice - go on, have a go, but go steady with the garam massala

Community Centre - scoops up over £100,000 for expansion plans

Failing that, go large - how to find the biggest and the best Indian

Utopia - is it only a bus ride away and if you go will you get back again?

Bishopwood wind farm appeal - it’s a NIMBY thing: so you better watch out!

Cholesterol - should it be taken with a pinch of salt?

How to work off Christmas time-honoured techniques: our article sheds light on the matter Probably not the last word - on superfast broadband

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THE BIRDING COLUMN

by Graham Todd

What was the mystery bird?

invertebrates and insect life, which in turn would provide an abundant food source for birds. On our way home, I mentioned Marjorie’s mystery bird to Stuart and he recalled that a couple of It was late November when I received a call from Marjorie Kelly years ago he had had a bird fitting that description visit his in Monk Fryston about a bird visiting her feeder. It was described garden in Burton Salmon, which he identified as a “leucisitic” or as finch-sized, sandy brown in colour, with lots of white on the partial albino House Sparrow, so mystery solved …… hopefully! body and in the wings. If you are a bird watcher, then a description “with lots of white in it” immediately suggests Snow Whooper Swans Bunting, and having received a report of a similar bird in the Our first wintering Whooper Swans were spotted by Howard village a few years earlier I was only too keen to check it out, Ferguson out to the east of us on 21st November, and they are still and headed off to Marjorie’s at top speed, arriving within five minutes of her call. Needless to say, by the time I arrived, it had about as Howard has seen about 40 or so today, 8th January, flying over Maspin House. left the garden, with just a couple of Dunnocks left flicking and skulking in the fabulous hawthorn hedge which borders the The number of Blackbirds visiting our garden has steadily garden. Neighbours of Marjorie’s had also seen the bird on increased, but these are still down on previous years, probably several occasions associating with a flock of House Sparrows, but none was able to positively identify the bird, and after waiting because of the relatively mild winter and an abundance of food available in the wild. There have been some big flocks of about an hour in the kitchen, enjoying a nice cup of coffee, I set Fieldfares flying around the village, but not many Redwings. off home disappointed. The next day I was off again after a call from Marjorie but, true to form, the bird cleared off just before I arrived. This went on for about a week, leaving me totally Snow Buntings at last frustrated at not having seen it, but after obtaining more details of Finally, in late December, in relatively calm weather, I went behaviour from Marjorie and confirmation that the bird had no hiking over Worley Moor to the northwest of Halifax, which was black in its plumage, I eventually ruled out Snow Bunting. So devoid of birdlife except for the occasional Red Grouse and what was this mystery bird?

Meadow Pipit, so I was quite unprepared for the two showy black

A murmuration of Starlings

and white finch-sized birds that took off from the path in front of me, calling musically. At last I had seen my Snow Buntings!

On 3rd December fellow birder Stuart Wroe from Burton Salmon invited me to go with him to visit a farm just west of Thorne Moors National Nature Reserve near Goole. This was by invitation of the farmer, with whom Stuart plays golf. Knowing how close it was to Thorne Moors I was really interested to see if any of the reserve specialities were to be found on the farm, but upon approaching, driving through a seemingly barren emptiness, so typical of intensive arable farming, my heart sank at the apparent absence of wildlife. It is easy to jump to conclusions from the comfort of a car, windows up and without binoculars, but in this instance how wrong could I have been? When we got out of the car adjacent to a partridge shelter belt of faded sunflowers, seed heads bowed after an overnight frost, our first birds were a vociferous flock of about 200 finches sitting on overhead wires, predominantly Chaffinches and Goldfinches, with a fair number of Greenfinches mixed in. Walking around the farm we soon began to notice more birds, with an astonishing 14 Corn Buntings, now a very scarce bird around Hillam, perched nonchalantly on wires above a strip of stubble. I suppose with a vast, flat landscape it is very easy to overlook small features relatively close to the ground, and as we walked over the fields we soon spotted Barn Owl nest boxes dotted around the landscape, a pair of Common Buzzards, a roosting flock of 140 Golden Plover, a murmuration of several hundred Starlings, and a pair of Kestrels, but alas, not a single House Sparrow. I guess that because the farmer manufactures his own compost in large quantities from natural resources, this provides a habitat for

Open Sunday

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VILLAGE NEWS The more things change the more they remain the same

Murder mystery

The December 2013 issue of Hillam News marked ten years in harness for the current Hillam News production team.

All is not well in the Watermill Restaurant tonight.

The management has been forced to provide accommodation for a group of colourful travellers. Who could believe such an act of goodwill could result in a ‘grisly murder most foul’?

Phew! Below is an article written at the time.

At a well-attended meeting on 1st December 2003 several willing villagers stepped forward to continue the work of the late Geoff Hall in producing Hillam News. A team of three will share the compilation: Rob Preston, Howard Ferguson and Mike Bastin. Other tasks which were also carried out by Geoff have been taken on as follows: treasurer, David Atkinson; liaison with advertisers, Richard Wright and Bev Jackson; copying and distribution managers, Betty Wright and Neal Wilson. Editorials will be written by members of the team and by guests. Some forty others who constitute the existing army of volunteers are to keep on their original roles, their numbers now increased by newly recruited duplicators and distributors.

by Kay Webster (secretary) and Jenny Hoare (proofreader)

at the Watermill Restaurant

Join us on Friday 21st March 2014 for an evening of interaction and intrigue. Help our detective discover the perpetrator of this heinous crime, and test your sleuthing powers by observing events as they unfold. £38.50 per person for a 3-course dinner and the murder mystery. £68.00 pp dinner, bed and breakfast.

Best Western Plus Milford Hotel, Great North Road, LS25 5LQ 01977 681800

Theatre lunch at Monk Fryston Hall

01977 682369

Performed by the Library Theatre Touring Company

Church walk Saturday 22nd February 2014 Venue: Fairburn Walk leader: Michael Harrison

Sunday 8th June 2014 WEEKEND BREAK by John Godber Martin is staying in the Lake District to write his Hollywood blockbuster with all the peace and quiet he could hope for – except that he has invited his parents along for a nice, cosy weekend. When Len and Joan turn up, it’s raining, cold and they’re falling apart – with a pill for every complaint!

We welcome you to a 7-mile walk, including the RSPB site at the “Ings” and the villages of Ledston and Ledsham. The church The stresses and strains of family life are played out with at Ledsham is normally open for viewing. Refreshments at a bittersweet humour, and some unexpected revelations number of locations en route. make it a weekend never to forget.

Meet at Cut Road in Fairburn (OS SE 471279) at 10.15 am for a A superb example of Godber’s unique, incisive humour!

10.30 am start. Please bring food, a drink, and wear suitable 2-course luncheon, concluding with coffee and the theatre clothing for the day. Any queries, please contact Paddy or Stuart presentation, £24.00 per person. 1.45 – 5.45 pm approx. on 684180.

Priory Roses come to Hillam A leading rose nursery has moved to the premises of the former Hillam Nurseries.

Priory Roses, who have been selling roses for over sixty years, have moved to Hillam and opened a plant centre. Selling both wholesale and retail, Priory Roses claim to supply top quality roses at affordable prices direct from the growers. Quality is important to Ian Greensitt who has been in the plant business all his life and is looking forward to establishing local contacts.

Call in, or call 07534 016206 / 01977 618691. http://www.prioryroses.co.uk/index.html

David (Dai) Jones

Architect

Dip Arch RIBA Fletton House The Square HILLAM North Yorkshire LS25 5HE

Phone 01977 685534 Consultation Welcome – Initial Discussion Free

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HILLAM FOLK Rosalie Batty

Cross Keys - a real gem of a pub!

It is with sadness that we report the death in hospital just before the New Year of our oldest villager, centenarian Rosalie Batty of High Gables, Chapel Street. She had lived in the village for nearly 60 years.

Having just moved to the area we decided to walk to the Cross Keys for a drink. On seeing other people’s meals passing by we then decided to eat there too. Wow – you will not be disappointed with the food here – beautifully presented, plentiful in size and delicious to taste.

Hello and farewell The grand but very local turnaround referred to in the last issue has been completed.

Consequently, we bid farewell to Donna, Richard and family who emigrated to Monk Fryston, and welcome in their place reverse immigrants Caroline, Iain, Connie and Florence to Bedford’s Fold, and Nick, Layla and family to the Hillam Hall estate.

From just a little further afield, South Milford, we also welcome to the village Katie, Patrick, Bryony and Imogen.

We hope you will all be very happy in your new homes.

North Yorkshire school holidays Half term: Monday 17th – Friday 21st February 2014 Easter: Monday 7th – Tuesday 22nd April 2014 Half term: Monday 26th – Friday 30th May 2014 Summer: Wednesday 23rd July – Monday 1st September 2014 Schools may also set additional training days

We have now eaten here three times and have never been disappointed. Whilst the menu is small, without heaps of choice, what is offered is cooked to perfection with great care and detail.

The staff are always attentive, and on hand with drinks top-ups or anything else you require.

A real gem of a pub!

Visited January 2014

Hillam lights 100 Club Did you know that you can now pay your 100 Club membership online? For details, simply email hillamlights@gmail.com.

Or contact Karen Everson (3 Prospect Close) or Karen Merry (12 Hillside Close).

Eric Coleman mugged in Athens It is really sad to hear that your friend on holiday has suffered a disaster, and it does seem as if my friends are having a run of bad luck. Eric sent me this plea for help while he was on holiday in Athens:

location) to effect a transfer. You can reach me via email.

I’m freaked out at the moment…...

Regards Eric

My regrets for this sudden request. On our trip to Athens, Greece, my family and I got mugged and all our belongings, cash, cellphones and credit cards were stolen at “gun point”. It’s such a traumatic experience for me. We need your help flying back home as I am trying to raise some money. I have made contact with my bank but the best they can do is to mail me a new card, which will take 2-3 days to arrive here.

I need you to lend me some money to sort myself out of this predicament. Will pay back once we get this over with this. Kindly assist me. I will be back shortly online to read from you. Western Union Transfer is the fastest option to wire funds to me. Let me know if you need my details (full names/

Another “pal” had an even worse experience in the Philippines: I hope you get this on time. I made a short trip to Manila (Philippines) and had my bag stolen from me with my passport and personal effects therein. The embassy has just issued me a temporary passport but I have to pay for a ticket and settle my hotel bills with the manager.

I have had a number of similar emails from friends from places such as Northern Cyprus or Nigeria. It does make you wonder how many people fall for it and send the cash.

Does anybody know whether Eric is back home yet?

The Hillam Nerd

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Précis minutes Hillam Parish Council December 2013

Matters arising: After discussion re anticipated expenditure it was agreed that the precept for the coming year be unchanged.

Analysis of street repairs shows that there are no specifically problematic individual street lamps.

Overspill verge road clearance on Chapel St still to be done but is in hand.

Membership of Hillam Lights to be given as a token of thanks for assistance provided by one local resident.

Manor Court residents are happy to make a £100 contribution towards the costs of providing grit salt for the complex.

Cllr Wright reported upon community spirit evident and enjoyable time had by all at the CA Luncheon Club Christmas party, including the children of Class 5 who entertained with after lunch carol singing.

Finances: Current a/c £6,433 High interest a/c £5,204.11 Cheques drawn CSR Electrical Ltd £372.91 - street lighting repairs MH Walton £360.00 - Nov/Dec salary HM Revenue £90.00 - tax Oct and Nov SG Parkin £435.00 - grass cutting

Correspondence in: Selby DC - precept application 2014/15.

NYCC Highways - highway drainage on Chapel St, and Rose Lea Close to Hillam Hall Lane.

MF PC - A63 pedestrian crossing.

Knottingley Power Ltd - proposed Knottingley Power Plant Order.

Cllr Mackman - update from Yorks Water following investigation carried out by the authority on Rose Lea Close and Hillam Hall Lane. Finding to be advised in due course.

Hillam & MF Cricket Club - request for financial donation to assist in felling trees £1,600 and new water supply costing £4,000.

Correspondence out: Hanover Housing - request for financial assistance in the provision of grit salt at Manor Court.

NYCC Highways - request for the 30 mph speed sign on Hillam Lane to be refurbished or replaced.

Hanover Housing - £100 invoice for grit salt contribution.

Planning decision: Sanjay Chaba - retrospective application for the erection of a summer house at Shiraz, Betteras Hill Rd. Agreed.

Environment: Cllr Lorriman reported that NYCC Highways had informed him that the police, in principle, would oppose weight limit restriction requested for Austfield Lane. NYCC will monitor the number of heavy vehicles using the lane. Cllr Lorriman will keep the matter under review.

Cllr Collinson reported that the drinking ban applied by MF PC had been approved.

Reports: Burial Committee: new name of the Burial Board, as a consequence of new local authority rules. Request received to refix a headstone to a used plot.

Community Association. Cllr Robertson reported that £74,000 may be made available from WREN depending on a range of hurdles yet to be overcome. £30,000 is being sought.

Youth Club to start soon. Scout group is in need of a leader.

S Milford bonfire made £2,000, with MF making £1,000.

Damage incurred to the marquee when being dismantled.

A comedy night is among activities planned for next year.

CEF meeting. Ferrybridge Multifuel project dominated the agenda. Cllr Lorriman will attend liaison meetings on behalf of members.

Any other business: Cllr Robertson requested the invitation of Cllrs Mackman to give a 45-minute update at the February meeting on current issues in the area.

Next meeting 5th February 2014 7.30 pm, MF and Hillam Community Centre.

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CRIME REPORT Dog fouling - call it in

Latest in cybercrime

Hillam Parish Council has made many attempts to reduce the amount of dog fouling which is not being picked up by irresponsible owners.

It never ceases to amaze me how creative criminals can be.

I received all of the following over the last two months.

We understand from Monk Fryston Parish Council that they have a similar problem. We have provided dog bins, put up posters and, where apprehended, told individuals to pick up their dog mess. However the message is not getting through to everyone. We would therefore like people in the village to do the following: If they see someone not picking up their dog mess, to ask them politely to pick it up.

If the person refuses, to report them to a member of the parish council, or Selby District Council by contacting the Dog Warden on 01757 292123, or to report the dog mess online through the Selby DC website (you do not need to provide your name).

Reporting dog fouling incidents – for the best results, it is essential that if you have any information, you pass it on to the Dog Warden without delay. If the offender can be identified, we can take the following action: Verbal or written warning – in this case the witness would not be identified.

Formal action – in this case the witness must be prepared to give a written statement and appear in court if needed.

The witness must be able to identify the owner and the dog and also give details of the date, time and circumstances of the offence.

Photographic or video evidence is not essential but can be helpful in proving that the offence did take place. Any independent witness should also be identified. Your information will help to make Selby District a cleaner and healthier place to live.

Hillam Parish Council

Messages with zip files attached Most virus guards will filter out a message which includes computer code – an essential part of a virus. A zip file compresses data and the virus guards cannot then detect code. If anybody sends you a message with an attached zip file, the golden rule is: do not open it unless you have total trust in the sender and were expecting them to send you the message in that format. Zip files can include code to log keystrokes, including your online banking passwords. Examples included: UPS missed package delivery, export licence payment, tax refund, Bankline registration form – looks like NatWest (but it isn’t).

PayPal scam According to the email from what looks like PayPal, I have just sent Monica Rosberg £102.33. I don’t remember doing this, but the email gave me a button to click so that I can check the transaction details. When I did this the virus guard said, “Whoa, are you sure you want to go there?” Top marks to McAfee for spotting the scam. This is yet another scam where the objective is to find out what your PayPal login details are and then use the information to steal your money by online transfer.

Ransomware This was a new one on me, and the first I knew about it was when an email came out on the Neighbourhood Watch system.

A few months ago, I remember, a teenager committed suicide because of threats being made following activity on the Internet, no doubt porn-related. I investigated this further and found that the worst example of ransomware is the so-called AKASH virus. This serious virus prevents you from accessing your PC and makes a demand for a payment of £100. I doubt that paying the ransom will clear the virus, and the most likely outcome is a demand for even more cash.

It does seem that sophisticated cybercrime is taking over from the emails that we’ve all seen from Nigeria, where Dr Ebdollar or whatever else he might be called offers you a deal that sounds too good to be true, and almost certainly would be if you followed it up.

Surf safely, and don’t be taken in by any of these scams.

The Hillam Nerd Bungling thieves in Hillam At about 19:20 on 2nd January a dark-coloured old style 4x4 Jeep-type vehicle (Isuzu Trooper or similar) attempted to steal a caravan from Hillam Hall View.

The caravan wasn’t hitched properly and it rolled into a tree, causing about £25,000 damage. If you have any information please call North Yorkshire Police on 101.

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SCHOOL REPORTS The spring term has started with real energy, and we are all very excited about the possibilities that 2014 will bring.

Our children are applying themselves to learning new knowledge and skills, and we have lots of fulfilling opportunities planned for them.

You may have seen our Year 4 pupils around the village learning about the diversity of our local features, but perhaps not our Year 1 children learning about faraway places and make-believe lands!

We have all been studying two of the artists suggested by our Comenius partners, and our children have produced particularly lovely artwork using the style and features that they have learned. Their work is currently on display in our school, but will be given to our European partners later in the term. We will bring back

very concerned about potential safety risks for children. Last term, for example, we had a near miss when a car drove onto the We have some events coming up that will pavement to park and narrowly missed a really enrich our curriculum. Our Year 5 small child walking by. This is something pupils will travel to Sheffield to participate we need to address. It is a community in ‘Young Voices’ along with thousands issue, and I would urge you to support us of other children from across Yorkshire. by parking safely when visiting our The Monk Fryston Education Foundation school. We are working in partnership has kindly given us a grant to enable the with all the local councils and the police to whole school to work with Pop UK, a find a solution. A major initiative is company which will teach our children planned during March, when we will new songs that we can use in our worship encourage our children to find alternative and reflection times. These will be ways to come to school in order to reduce recorded for a CD, and will be performed the number of cars used. We will also at a concert that we are hosting in Selby run activities that will help to illustrate the Abbey. We know that this will be a lot of hazards of inappropriate parking, and work, but it is an experience which we point out how this could be avoided. hope will be remembered for a long time.

Your support with this would be greatly appreciated.

Unfortunately, we continue to experience difficulties with inconsiderate parking Rick Weights around the school. Not only does this Head Teacher inconvenience our neighbours, but we are artwork that they have produced for us, which we are very excited about.

Burton Salmon CP School Happy Learning for a Healthy Future Due to our small cohorts in 2012 we are not able to publish our KS2 data, as this could identify individual pupils. However, I am pleased to be able to confirm that 100% of our pupils in KS2 attained L4 in Reading and Writing, which is higher than the national average. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our staff who work so hard for all our pupils.

KS1 pupils are taking part in Active Children sessions throughout January and February. This is through Selby Sports Development Unit in partnership with Selby DC. Over the weeks pupils will be measuring themselves, having physical activity sessions, tasting vegetables, making smoothies and healthy wraps, and taking part in an oral health session. This supports our KS1 project on health.

We look forward to visiting various sites, including Selby Methodist church, Selby Abbey, the shops and supermarkets.

This term KS2 pupils are exploring Great Britain, involving understanding more about our counties, cities, landforms, mountains and transport links. We will also be looking at British artists and will be sketching in our environment.

Mrs Rylah is continuing with her very popular Healthy Eating after-school club.

Pupils have made delicious healthy snacks, such as pear and blackberry oaty crumble, cheese and tomato tortilla quiche, and chocolate orange upside-down cake!

Mr Smith continues to run the Football after-school club and we take part in local interschool matches.

Our KS1 pupils are visiting Selby as part of We wish everyone a very happy New Year. our geography studies on towns and localities, and RE studies on sacred places. Mrs D Andrews

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LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Hillam Historians’ Just as we thought it had been archive forgotten …

The members of the erstwhile Hillam Work has started on rebuilding the bridge in Monk Fryston.

Historians are delighted that Monk See our report elsewhere in this issue. It is just as well because Fryston Time Team has become the there was a growing suspicion locally that it was all just … custodian of our archive.

Because the history of our two villages is interlinked, much of the material is equally as relevant to Monk Fryston as it is to Hillam – for instance churchwardens, school, war memorial, cricket club …

… a roundabout way of reducing public expenditure

Traffic congestion at Monk Fryston roundabout has been made Here are a few further examples of the kind of records which have worse by the closure of the short cut between South Milford and been handed over – but by no means an exhaustive list.

Monk Fryston along Lumby Lane. Hopes remain for the repairs

by Network Rail to the weakened railway bridge, which is Oral history tapes and CDs of long-term residents, eg Charlie and Mary Denton, Arthur Warren, Cyril Pickup, Rosalie Batty, behind the closure.

Freda Webster Heavy traffic at the A64/A162 junction is worsened by Records of projects and researches, eg Hillam, a village remembered, restoration of the village pump, Exploring Hillam, Hillam Inclosure Award, jigsaw, listed buildings, farming, Hillam coat of arms, Mouncey family of Hillam Hall Maps, including 19th century Ordnance Survey, and Jefferys’ Yorkshire 1771 Photos, both given by residents and taken by Historians Several unique items which local people have kindly presented to us, eg Geoff Woodall’s collection of notes on village history, records of Hillam United Charities 1957-87, certificate commemorating the adoption by Hillam of HMML153 during Warship Week 1942

commercial vehicles from Sherburn trading estate heading for the motorway. A further cause is traffic leaving the motorway and heading east for the M62 along the A63 through Monk Fryston and via the Selby bypass. By taking this route, motorway traffic cuts out the corner at Ferrybridge.

Heavy traffic is not allowed south from the roundabout on the A162, and compliance is earnestly enforced by Burton Salmon residents.

There have been suggestions that North Yorkshire (NYCC) Highways might consider upgrading the JP Plant (or Battersby’s) roundabout. This would involve increasing its size and widening the entry roads from single to double lane.

But before one public body (NYCC) considers expenditure, perhaps another public authority (Network Rail) could get its As all these records belong to the community, it is fitting that they wallet out and remove one major cause of the congestion. remain local, accessible, and in the care of an organisation which … a bumpy road for Monk Fryston was set up in our footsteps.

Minutes of Hillam Historians’ meetings 2002-2012

The outcome of a Monk Fryston Parish Council meeting regarding rights of way is exactly as described in the Christmas issue of Hillam News. Longheads Lane will not get protection.

The only outstanding issue is the destruction of a legally protected hedge (forming the parish boundary). Any action regarding this is Selby District Council’s responsibility.

There was one other item on the agenda that concerned members of the public present at the meeting. A pedestrian crossing (together with street furniture and speed bump) is planned for the high street, just outside the stove shop. Locals who will be affected by this were present at the meeting, to represent their concerns to the council.

To no avail, it appears.

Monk Fryston resident

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TAKING A FRESH LOOK AT LIFE - A GALLIC SHRUG Want to live longer and healthier?

high cholesterol levels. France and the UK have an almost identical population of 62-63 million. In France 62% of the Raise your shoulders; open your arms and palms; drop population has a “raised cholesterol level”; the UK has 63%. 41% of the French population is categorised as overweight; the UK your head slightly; gaze disinterestedly past your nemesis; pout and dismissively utter “Pfff!” Well done. has 42%. The French consume 163 grams of fat each day compared to 144 in the UK. In the last 40 years consumption of You now know the secret of a healthy heart. alcohol in France has fallen from 21 litres of pure alcohol per person to 12, whilst in the UK it has risen from 7 to 11. 36% of Over Christmas, I bet that you ignored “expert” advice on the French people have raised blood pressure, 37% in the UK. consumption of saturated animal fats and “cholesterol” and tucked into the turkey (crisp skin and all), pork with lashings of There is just one main statistic left – the death rate for under 75s crackling, a big wodge of Stilton and great dollops of double from coronary heart disease in France is only 45% of the death cream to your heart’s content (if you’ll forgive the terminology). rate in the UK!

Recent personal experience has led me to take a close look at the subject of cardio-vascular disease and cholesterol in particular.

Having subjected me to various tests, different doctors wanted to put me on statins to lower cholesterol, beta-blockers and various other medications. I loathe taking pills, and also don’t like what I’ve read about them, so I declined the offer. I had a pretty high cholesterol level. The next day I started a virtually cholesterolfree diet for six weeks, ate plenty of fruit and vegetables, got loads of exercise, cut out alcohol etc, and generally did everything “right”. By the end of six weeks I felt quite ill with headaches, stomach pains and general lethargy. “B****r this”, I thought, and started eating and drinking normally again. I felt better in 20 minutes and absolutely great after two days. I then started my research into the supposed evils of cholesterol.

Why is this? The most credible theory, in simple terms, is that their lower stress levels, due to strong national identity and family bonds, causes less damage to the arteries. So, my advice is slacken the belt, pull the cork, get round the table with family and friends as much as possible, celebrate being British and, if any killjoy starts lecturing you on cholesterol, give a Gallic “Pfff!”

Don’t just take the word of a food-loving chef, though; leading doctors and cardiologists around the world are saying it – “the heart cholesterol hypothesis is false.” Just Google “great cholesterol con” and hear it from the medical profession.

A food-loving chef All data are from the British Heart Foundation “European Cardiovascular Disease Statistics 2012”

Many cardiologists, doctors and dieticians now argue against the lowering of cholesterol. The government’s advice is the pharmaceutical industry’s advice, based upon some cherry-picked A few things to think about results of biased surveys that they conducted years ago and keep • ADULT: A person who has stopped growing at both ends and regurgitating in different forms. They are, however, eagerly is now growing in the middle supported by senior figures from the medical profession who • BEAUTY PARLOUR: A place where women curl up and dye reportedly receive substantial rewards from the pharmaceutical • CHICKENS: The only animals you eat before they are born giants for being proponents of their modern “superdrugs”. and after they are dead Cholesterol is essential for cell maintenance and repair, for the • COMMITTEE: A body that keeps minutes and wastes hours production of bile to enable us to digest our food, and to make • DUST: Mud with the juice squeezed out Vitamin D and hormones such as oestrogen and testosterone (and we all know what they do!). Without it, we would not exist. • EGOTIST: Someone who is usually me-deep in conversation • HANDKERCHIEF: Cold storage It would also seem that it is physically impossible for it to gush freely round in our blood and slap itself on our artery walls.

• MOSQUITO: An insect that makes you like flies better Additionally, I discovered that life expectancy for healthy older • RAISIN: A grape with a bad sunburn people is greater if they have higher cholesterol levels.

• SECRET: Something you tell to one person at a time Barely any research on the positive effects of higher cholesterol • TOMORROW: One of the greatest labour-saving devices of levels has been done. It is not in the financial interests of the today pharmaceutical companies to do so. Any such evidence is thus • TOOTHACHE: The pain that drives you to extraction circumstantial. However, some statistics do rather pull the plug on the supposed dangers of high cholesterol levels…..and this is • WRINKLES: Something other people have, similar to my where we come to the Gallic shrug. character lines The French traditionally have a diet high in animal fats, and very • YAWN: An honest opinion openly expressed

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RINGTREE LIGHTS SWITCH-ON: SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER The Day I Switch the Christmas Lights on

by Fran Shaw, age 9 After breakfast, letting the chickens out and checking all the animals were alright we set off on our first mission of the day.

We met the Candler and Mills families at Christmas Tree Farm to choose and dig up our trees. Yes, there really is a farm called Christmas Tree Farm. After looking at almost every tree the Candlers picked one of the biggest. It was so big we had to tie it to the top of Mummy’s Pick-up! We got a lot of funny looks driving home.

Nathan had made us all Steak Pie and Mushy Peas for dinner.

It went down a treat. Just what we needed on a cold damp day.

After a quick dash home to lock the chickens in bed and put on warm clean clothes it was time for the MAIN EVENT. We got down to the Ringtree about 6:20 and it was buzzing.

The air was filled with the Christmassy smell of Mulled Wine and Mince Pies. Everyone was happily chatting and singing Christmas Carols. I met with Freya Green and we were told how to switch the lights on. The countdown began. 10, 9, 8, 7, I’ve got Butterflies in my tummy. 6, 5, 4, I’m getting very giddy now.

3, 2, 1, and push the lever. Up went a big cheer and after a short pause boooom the tree lit up. I looked into the crowd and I could see my Nanna and Grandad grinning from ear to ear, their faces lit up by the tree. I felt very proud.

After all that excitement it was time for more delicious food and drinks at the Lazenbys.

After a very busy but enjoyable and exciting day I slept well.

The perfect start to Christmas.

December 100 Club winners 1st - £20 - Cyril Pickup (no 28) 2nd - £10 - Danny Judge (no 98) 3rd - £5 - Mike & Diane Thornton (no 19)

Next Christmas we need your help Thanks to the usual army of volunteers, without whose help we could not host this annual event, the evening passed without any problems. Father and Mother Christmas handed out selection boxes to more than 100 children, whilst mums and dads enjoyed the mulled wine, soups and mince pies provided by the committee. Again, we were fortunate to secure the services of the Knottingley Brass Band and the Fairburn Singers, with Kevin Pease as Master of Ceremonies. Even the weather was kind for a couple of hours. In short, a good time was had by all.

At the beginning of each year we ask for new volunteers to help in various ways, particularly on the evening. Sadly, we receive very few offers of support and this year we need to replace several key personnel: ☺The two main ‘guests’ – uniforms will be provided – further details on application! ☺A secretary ☺A treasurer ☺Road marshals We also need someone qualified to erect road signage in accordance with Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual 2006.

Our applications to Selby Council to close the roads around the Square must contain details of a suitably qualified person.

It is unrealistic and unfair to continue to rely on the support of the elder statesmen on the evening of the switch-on. This is a community event for the villagers of Hillam and Monk Fryston, and new volunteers are needed to take the tradition forward.

The cost of the event is approximately £750, and it is only with your support via the 100 Club that we can break even. In recent months we have received donations from Lee Hammerton (Hillam & Monk Fryston Football Club), and the Cross Keys (collection on New Year’s Eve), and the customary selection boxes from Lee Furness. We are grateful for all your donations.

Next Christmas the event will be on Saturday 6th December.

Finally, volunteers should telephone Karen Merry (01977 685694) for further details of any of the above ‘situations vacant’ or if you would like to join the 100 Club.

Happy New Year.

Hillam Ringtree Lights Committee

100 Club winners November 2013 1st - £20 - Alice Proctor (no 26) 2nd - £10 - Cyril Pickup (no 28) 3rd - £5 - Karen Everson (no 22)

October 2013 1st - £20 - Valerie Morley (no 48) 2nd - £10 - Stuart Proctor (no 42) 3rd - £5 - Paul Scholey (no 55)

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£100,000 FOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Community Association Plans backed by Funders!

Christmas came early to the Community Association when it received news that it had been awarded a grant of £20,000 from Eggborough Power Station towards its ambitious Youth Provision and Community Centre Development Project. Then a few days later, on 23rd December, news was received of another grant of £5000 from Sheffield based Efficiency North.

'We are very grateful to those bodies providing the funds to help us transform the Community Centre. We are also indebted to the volunteers from our Community who are giving their time to the new clubs.' 'We are now planning the launch of a Scout group.

We would like to hear from anyone who would like to help with the Scouts and also the still to be launched Senior Youth Club.'

If everything goes to plan the redevelopment will take place during the second half of 2014 and the Scout Group will start in the Autumn.

These grants follow £74,300 earmarked for our Plans by WREN Ltd as reported in the stop press of the last edition of Hillam News and they will go a long way towards making the CA's plans Dates for village events in 2014 to redevelop the Community Centre for the new Youth Club and Scout and Guide Groups become a reality. In addition to the lar- Sunday 22nd June. Summer Fayre ger Main Hall, the new toilets and kitchen, the Centre will have a second Meeting Room which will enable simultaneous use by the Friday 12th & Saturday 13th September. By popular new clubs and existing user groups. demand The second Monk Fryston Beer Festival CA Chair Ray Newton commented 'We are obviously delighted to receive the support from the Funders who recognise the strong case and evidence we have put forward in our applications to them for financial support. They have told us that they are impressed by the energy and determination of the CA members to make things happen. This can be seen by their efforts in the summer to quickly provide the new Conservatory to make sure there was sufficient child care places available at the Before and After School Club.’

‘We are actually more pleased that we have been able to launch and financially support the recently formed Junior Youth Club and give some financial help to the new Guide Group. Both groups provide the type of activities which families and youngsters said they want to be provided in the village, from last summer’s survey.’

Saturday 1st November The Village Bonfire will be held on in the format of a Halloween Bonfire Party.

We need your help If anyone would like to help with the planning, organising, setting up or helping at any of the events please contact Tony Hudson on 01977682693 or by email to tonyhudson904@btinternet.com or speak to a Community Association member. The Summer Fayre organising committee will be holding its first meeting in February and would welcome new members and ideas for this important village event and fund raiser for a number of local groups including the School PTA, Church, Brownies, Cricket Club, Guides and Community Association.

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A VIEW FROM THE BOUNDARY Normally after September the cricket club puts itself to for ground development, and a sizeable donation will be made to a charity for testicular cancer. For more information and ticket bed and slumbers until March. However this year is sales contact Will Vaks on 07595 272312, Marianne Vaks on proving very different.

WINTER’S TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS At the last AGM it became apparent that three major financial problems were facing the club. All essential to its survival.

• Dangerous trees needed felling alongside Stocking Lane; a large bill was expected for this.

• The club desperately needs a new/second-hand roller; again a bill in the order of £1K expected.

• The water supply, which had run beneath a property on Chapel Street, had leaked and was permanently cut off; again a bill of thousands expected.

With the most prudent fundraising efforts for last season the club didn’t have enough money to pay for all of this work. In addition the water supply needed reconnecting so that we could start to hire out the pavilion again to raise funds, and of course be ready for the new cricket season.

We were blessed by the help of club member Ian Patrick who put a call to the England and Wales Cricket Trust Ltd, who have funds for emergencies. Our application was approved and we were awarded the funding necessary to restore the club’s water supply. I am glad to say that work has commenced and hopefully the club will be connected before the start of the season. A great relief to all the members.

With that taken care of, we went ahead with the tree felling, and two large and dangerous trees were taken down. Timber is available at the ground. If anyone wants to take it for logs, donations can be made to the cricket club: leave them at The Limes, Chapel Street. So now we have to sort the roller out: any offers anyone please?

NEW SEASON The new season will soon be with us. First match will be Saturday 19th April 2014. 1st XI to play Kirk Hammerton at home, 2nd XI away to Sherburn Eversley “A”. We have three new team captains this year; we are hoping to get an overseas player for the new season; the junior squad should start playing matches in the Wetherby Junior Cricket League at U-9 level – so lots of positive and energising changes. Thanks of course to previous captains who have done a tricky job every week for many years.

PRE-SEASON BALL A pre-season ball is being held on Saturday 5th April 2014 at the Holiday Inn, Garforth. The event, titled BATTING 4 BALLS, will be a four-course dinner dance with live entertainment consisting of a comedian, a magician and a band. Monies raised at the event will be used for the future development of junior cricket and

07833 432569 or Jenny Allison on 07732 814088. Tickets will cost £45 each – but why not organise a table of ten? Dress code will be black tie and posh frocks. We would love to have your support; as you can tell from the above, funds are very low at the moment.

PAVILION HIRE The pavilion will available for bookings, wedding receptions, parties, meetings, lunches, after-school picnics, breakfasts – whenever you want it. We had a surprise birthday breakfast last year and I can tell you the cricket ground is a great place to be in the morning! Call Julie Sadler on 01977 685795 for details, or email sadlers999@tiscali.co.uk.

JUNIOR CRICKET Junior coaching will be starting again in April.

Look out for notices through school, and emails will be sent to parents already affiliated. Towards the end of last year an appeal was sent out to all junior parents asking for anyone who would like to help with coaching and who would be interested in attending a coaching course. Also the club needs to organise a junior section and for that a junior committee would need to be established.

The response to the appeal was very poor, so if you are interested in helping out could you contact Tonu Vaks on 01977 685227, or email him at tonuvaks@tiscali.co.uk.

Julie Sadler Media & Publicity H&MFCC

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HILLAM SPICE ADVICE The Punjabi classic – Seekh Kebab Anything and everything about the Indian world of food, and sometimes Ingredients the odd recipe Minced lamb 500g Having lived over five years in the village of Hillam, it regularly occurs to me how we are a village of proud foodies! Finding myself making conversations with friendly faces in the local pubs and restaurants, the topic of conversation I always find we stumble upon is food. A friendly face that is also the odd secret foodie … a recipe, the discovery of a newly found restaurant or that vital secret ingredient, minutes can lead to hours with me when it comes to talking favourite foods, and places to eat.

1 onion Green chillies Fresh coriander leaves Garlic paste Ginger paste Garam massala Paprika Salt Pepper Wine Egg Halloumi cheese Oil Fresh mint leaves

Medium 5 (alter to your taste) 3 tablespoons 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon 1 teaspoon ½ teaspoon 2 teaspoons (to taste) 1½ teaspoons 1 tablespoon 1 Grated – 50g 4 tablespoons Garnish

Cooking time: 20 - 25 minutes Servings: 4 Curries and Indian food are well known for their warming enlivened dishes and the clay pot full of flavoursome convenience – for that they are loved and cherished throughout countries of the world. Devouring the fact I have always had a passion for experimenting with the endless Indian spices and flavours, I am proud to establish I have cracked the art of creating dishes such as the perfect classical chicken tikka masala, to the tantalising turka dhal! Since I have many fellow foodies, is it time to spice up your own recipes with an Indian twist?

Preparation time: 10 - 15 minutes Method

There is more to a curry than people believe, from tomato, mint bases, with oodles of colour and flavour. Throughout the issues I will share with my fellow foodies from my kitchen to yours: secrets, techniques and recipes for you to experience from the heart of your own home.

Preheat the oven to 240oC. Mix together the minced lamb, onion, green chillies and fresh coriander, and grind to a very fine consistency. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix thoroughly.

Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Pat and baste the mince with moist hands (using oil) onto skewers and simply shape into kebabs.

Cook the kebabs in the oven for 15 minutes, frequently turning.

Finally, set your grill to its full temperature and grill until golden brown (again frequently turning and checking) – usually takes around 10 minutes.

Serve with Greek yoghurt, garnished with fresh mint and coriander leaves.

Something quick and relatively simple to start you off. I suggest the good old Punjabi classic – Seekh Kebab (with a slight twist of course!)

If you have any questions or would like more information regarding the recipe, please don’t hesitate to ask. I would even love to hear your feedback on your version of the kebabs!

Happy eating!

Radhika x radhikachaba@hotmail.com

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COMMUNITY NEWS Volunteer as a Special Constable

Ten Acre Field - decision imminent

On 13th January 2014 Chief Constable Dave Jones together with Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire Julia Mulligan launched a force-wide campaign to bolster the ranks of Special Constables: trained volunteers who work alongside and support regular police officers and police community support officers.

Hillam News reported in October-November that we were still waiting for a decision from the planning inspector who conducted a public inquiry over a year ago into the Cannon appeal against the refusal by Selby District Council (SDC) to allow full planning permission for a field between Hillam and Burton Salmon.

Once selected, ‘Specials’ complete a training programme, after which they have the same powers as regular officers and wear the same uniform.

Whatever the decision and whenever it comes, we concluded that probably ‘no news was not good news’ and that it was possible the travellers would be allowed to stay on their green belt site.

Despite the delay, there have been developments which are relevant. SDC proposed setting up a permanent fifteen-pitch gypsy site at Burn, near an existing registered site.

An SDC spokesman explained, “The council has a legal requirement to provide a five-year supply of sites for traveller pitches.”

Julia Mulligan said: “Becoming a Special Constable for North Yorkshire Police is one of the most challenging and rewarding voluntary roles possible. Our Specials come from many different walks of life but all share a desire to make a real difference.

They volunteer at least four hours per week and forge a vital link between their community and the police service.”

In order to ensure that the Special Constabulary reflects the communities it serves, North Yorkshire Police is particularly keen to hear from people aged over 35, those who live in rural areas, and people from ethnic minorities.

Superintendent Richard Anderson, who leads the Special Constabulary in North Yorkshire Police, said: “This is a very exciting time for the Special Constabulary and we need as many people as possible to find out more about the role and hopefully decide it’s something for them. I know from my own experience how valued Special Constables are by police officers and their local communities. This is a chance to join the policing family and be part of something special on both a personal and a professional level. We look forward to seeing you.”

Jerry Holland, Special Strategic Officer, said: “Special Constables play an important part in policing North Yorkshire, performing a wide variety of different duties. As a Special you will learn many new and often transferable skills, develop your confidence in dealing with difficult and challenging situations and, not least, make new friends.”

More information is available by visiting the new North Yorkshire Police Special Constable recruitment microsite:

However SDC Planning Committee rejected the Burn proposal, even though it originated with council officers and reflected council policy. The council decision has been criticised by the Local Government Ombudsman. He said the selection process was not transparent and was arbitrary.

One of Selby’s grounds for originally rejecting the gypsy planning application in Hillam was that SDC was preparing a permanent gypsy site (at Burn). But after the setback the probability that the Hillam site will be approved looks more likely – even though it is in the green belt.

The latest development is that the planning inspector, Mrs K A Ellison, has written to parish councils and interested parties inviting further comments before she finally reaches a decision. Additional contributions could concern a. Personal circumstances of the proposed site occupiers b. Changes to the development plan and the emerging development plan including changes to the timetable and policies contained within them, since the appeal hearing c. The supply of traveller sites, including the current position on the Burn Airfield site proposal, and unmet need in the local authority area d. Other new matters or change in circumstances considered to be material to the Secretary of State’s further consideration of this appeal Hillam Parish Council and Monk Fryston Parish Council have duly considered the situation and submitted a response on 23rd January as required. Burton Salmon Parish Council also submitted a response.

www.nypspecials.com The decision is patiently awaited.

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SOMETHING OLD - SOMETHING NEW Kettlebells - torch 300 calories in 15 minutes Unlike many here-today-gonetomorrow fitness crazes, kettlebell training is a time-honoured technique that’s just finally getting the attention it deserves. Since the weight isn’t evenly distributed, using a cast-iron kettlebell forces your stabiliser muscles to work harder. As a result, you’ll carve your core, sculpt your shoulders and back, and tone your butt and arms, as well as build power and boost endurance.

As for its calorie-burning capability, the average kettlebell workout melts away 20 calories a minute, says a recent study from the American Council on Exercise. That’s 300 calories gone in just 15 minutes!

We can get you back into shape after the Christmas season.

We are running an assortment of classes here at Burton Salmon Fitcamp, and if your busy work or family schedule doesn’t flow with the times that the classes are running, then try a personal training session or a buddy session.

Nutritional Cleansing Programme - Clean 9 This easy to follow nine-day programme will kick-start your weight loss plan, putting you on the right path to take control of your health.

For more information about any of the above, call Jane Halstead on 01977 673553 or 07921689931.

Email info@burtonsalmonfitcamp.com www.info@burtonsalmonfitcamp.com

New look for Monk Fryston Hall Next time you visit Monk Fryston Hall you will be struck by the decor. Major decoration has been taking place on the ground floor. Upstairs, where Margaret Thatcher once spent the night after tough negotiations with Arthur Scargill, new carpets are in evidence.

And to top it all there is a new manager. Neil Doogan joined the team in January after helping out over Christmas at the Crown Hotel, Harrogate. Hillam News offers a warm welcome.

Neil, who lives in Boroughbridge, has been about a bit. He comes with experience in the West Indies, including a four-year spell in the Cayman Islands. (No jokes please about tax advice.)

He told Hillam News that the biomass boiler scheme was on hold while other projects were prioritised.

‘You can’t do everything at once and we want to complete the new decorations.’

Prior to being a hotel the building was the home of the Hemsworth family which, as anyone who has been in St Wilfrid’s will know, played an important part in church life during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Mary, widow of Benjamin Hemsworth junior, died in 1940 and ownership passed to a nephew, who was killed in the Second World War. Monk Fryston Hall hotel was founded soon after the war by SW Tinsdale, who was also responsible for the Owl at Hambleton and Rogerthorpe Manor, both initially as country clubs. He sold to the Duke of Rutland, who in turn sold the hotel to Mr M Hogarth, owner of the Cave Castle Hotel, Brough. The current owners, Sharon Mason and Geoff Davies, arrived only last year but they are already well-known in the village.

Hillam and Monk Fryston villages have a long relationship with the Hall. Village organisations including cricket clubs have held events there over the years. Local youngsters who ‘waited on’ at the Hall have pursued successful catering careers. The climax of the 2012 Jubilee celebrations was a Saturday afternoon ‘picnic’ in the grounds, and the local history group is halfway through an archaeology dig in the grounds.

Not just villagers - but many others - remember their wedding day in St Wilfrid’s followed by a reception at the Hall. New manager Neil has a busy year ahead with forty wedding receptions already scheduled for 2014. Monk Fryston Hall is one of Yorkshire’s premier wedding venues.

Burton Salmon Parish Council is on the web http://www.burtonsalmonparishcouncil.co.uk/

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GARDENING - CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS & NEW IDEAS Family tradition

Bunny Guinness suggests pinus nigra (Austrian pine) which has long but soft needles. Hers is planted in the garden in a root It has long been a tradition in our family that Howard and the control bag and dug up each Christmas, easier than looking after children buy and then decorate a Christmas tree on Christmas a pot. For a minimalist or modern effect, a white-stemmed silver Eve. This started when they were young as a way to give me a birch would be unusual and elegant. I might check the garden few hours’ peace to get on with my preparations for Christmas. centres this spring for a likely candidate and give it a go.

Now the boys have grown up and the tradition has evolved; Howard with my elder son Andrew and Kerry, his partner, go out If looking after a living tree in a pot seems like too much trouble, on Christmas eve and hope to find a bargain, and mostly they do. it is possible to rent a Christmas tree! A company in Sheffield will bring your nicely potted tree to your door and take it back at One memorable year they bought a nice Nordmann fir for 1p the end of the season. The trees are rented out for three years and from B&Q. However on two occasions they have failed to find a then planted out. How amazing. tree and we have had to improvise with a large branch of laurel or Time to take stock in the garden conifer from the garden. This year they came back with a well A walk round my garden this week reminded me how good the shaped 7ft tree for £10, a bargain. It wasn’t until they began to ubiquitous winter jasmine is for early colour. Flowering long decorate it that there were any complaints; it was very prickly. before most snowdrops, mine is trained over an arch, and a We soon realised that it was an old-fashioned pine tree as the late-flowering clematis grows through it for summer colour needles rapidly dropped. By the time it was dismantled it was (plus a rose; I like to make good use of my structures). I do a bit almost totally bare and the floor was covered in needles. of snipping and tying in after I cut down the clematis in Alternative Christmas trees December and again after it has flowered. It will grow in any Over the holiday I read an article by Bunny Guinness about situation, sun or shade, but will flower earlier in sun. Branches alternative Christmas trees and thought that maybe it is time can be cut and brought into the house in bud and will bring spring for a new family tradition. She suggested buying a small tree or sunshine in January. If yours is an untidy tangle, prune it very bush now, potting it on and bringing it indoors next Christmas, hard after flowering this spring and it will come back with by which time it will have grown bigger if well looked after. renewed freshness and vigour (it will have layered itself as After Christmas it would be put back outside, maybe potted on well so you can dig up some shoots with roots on to make new in the spring, to be used again the following year. Economical plants). Then take a little time each year to cut out the flowered and ecofriendly. stems and train in the unflowered green shoots; it will repay your efforts abundantly.

Planning for the years ahead

The long winter evenings in January give me plenty of time to make plans for the coming year, so I gave this some thought.

A fir tree would look and smell nice, and there are several candidates. In America abies fraseri is popular, and a Nordmann fir or noble fir would both be good. A yew is a possibility and it could be pruned over the years into the perfect shape.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a Happy New Year and hope that you get as much pleasure from your garden as I do from mine.

Susan Ferguson

Get ready for spring Winter fuel - logs and coal

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BISHOPWOOD APPEAL AND OTHER WIND FARM NEWS Nigel Adams MP tells 150 people at Stop Woodlane and stop Bishopwood the Owl meeting how planning rules wind farm groups join forces have changed In 2009 about 1000 objection letters were sent to Selby About 150 people at the Owl on 16th January heard about the public inquiry and pending decision about Bishopwood wind farm. Nigel Adams MP spoke about changes to the planning rules which make sure that local opinion and the amenity enjoyed by residents is given greater weight in making decisions about large wind farms. Many more wind farms are now being refused at appeal because “the need for renewable or low carbon energy does not automatically override environmental protections”. This very clear statement forms part of the new Government guidance.

Council opposing the Bishopwood wind farm. There were also over 1000 letters opposing Woodlane wind farm. At the time we had two separate groups fighting the wind farms. These two groups have now merged and we have one much stronger opposition group fighting the Bishopwood appeal.

By combining our teams we have been able to register as a Rule Six party for the planning inquiry and also to submit comprehensive proofs of evidence. We are in this to win. However we do need your help. The stakes are high: a former local resident says that he had to accept an offer on his property 15% below the asking price simply because of the wind farm proposal.

It seems incredible that Prowind, the German company behind the proposal, should be allowed to drag the planning process out How you can help get the for over five years. The application as submitted in 2009 was Bishopwood wind farm refused incomplete and it is still incomplete. Selby District Council rightly refused planning permission in January 2013.

1. Fighting fund donation - we need £5000 to pay for At the very last minute Prowind lodged an appeal, showing total expert evidence on noise. A number of generous disregard for the concerns of local people and the anxiety that donors have already taken us halfway towards the they have been caused.

target; please help us to reach the target.

The appeal will be heard at Selby Council offices starting on 11th February. The original expectation was that the appeal hearing would take three days, but due to the complexity of the issues and the strength of opposition to the wind farm the hearing might now take up to six days.

NIMBY - next it might be you Bishopwood wind farm is 7 × 400 ft turbines between Thorpe Willoughby and Hambleton. The planning application was refused by Selby District Council in January 2013 because the turbines would have an unacceptable impact on properties close to the site. Some homes would have two turbines, each over 400 ft high, within half a mile. The predicted noise levels were on the limit - even the report to the planning committee recognised the danger that noise could lead to complaints.

While the nearest turbine might be 5 km from the edge of Hillam, the turbines are of such a size that they will be visible from up to 30 km away. More to the point, this wind farm has turbines as close as 550 m from one home, and some other homes have two turbines closer than half a mile. If Bishopwood is given permission, why not grant permission for the other wind farms, which are this close to Hillam?

Bishopwood turbines are twice as large as the one off Hillam Common Lane, and only half as far away. Visual impact will be four times greater and there are seven turbines. Would you like this near to your home?

Please help get the appeal refused.

2. We need a good attendance at the public enquiry drop us a line and we will email you with further information.

3. Help spread the word - register for our emails and forward them to your contacts.

4. Follow us on Twitter @bestenergy̻ Email: please@stopwoodlanewindfarm.co.uk

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KEEPING LIVESTOCK AT RAMBLE HOUSE Getting started

After two weeks, I did my usual routine and peered inside the coop to find four eggs resting on the straw. Wow! This needed to Prior to moving to Hillam in October 2010, I’d dabbled at be celebrated in style so it was straight down to the post office for growing vegetables and keeping two hens in the back garden. some bacon. Yes, bacon and fresh eggs – eat your hearts out, I found it relaxing and a good way to unwind after a stressful day Tom and Barbara Good. at work. A hosepipe and a bottle of beer on a warm summer’s evening seemed heaven at the time. When Victoria and I first Sheep viewed our house, it seemed to offer everything we wanted.

April 2011 saw two ewes and four lambs arrive at Ramble House.

Vic loved the house and I loved the space outside. As solicitors “Don’t they look beauties?” I said to myself after taking part in were underway completing the paperwork, I set to work drawing my first livestock auction in Selby. “They up my ‘master plan’, which I was confident would be the eat grass, walk around and chill out. How blueprint for others to follow. I was busy with hard can it be?” (Clarkson style) I thought. schematics of raised beds, sheds, etc and busy After three days, however, the lambs had flicking through vegetable seed books to learnt to escape with ease into the field discover what weird and wonderful things behind me, lured by more of the same grass I could grow. that they were eating already. You know the saying: “Always greener!” Having recruited a few Poultry pals, I set about blocking off their escape routes With the veg plan sorted, I focussed my one by one. The lambs clearly saw this as a attention on animals and poultry. Chickens challenge and set about finding many more ways would be my first challenge. I must point out to run away. Often I’d lie awake at night at this stage that I am no master joiner, nor worrying about them. Were they OK? Had they indeed an accomplished DIY person! After ordering a chicken gone or even been stolen? coop I then set about building a chicken run. Now in November One Saturday morning, while Malcolm Leach was in the field 2010, once I had cleared the snow from the selected part of the next to mine, he stopped his tractor and asked how it was going garden, I began to install fence posts and stapled chicken wire to with the sheep. “Yeah…well…not too bad,” I said hesitantly, them to form an enclosure. The book said no need to have your “although they do escape pretty much every day!” With wisdom fence any higher than chest height! The run was complete, the far beyond my own he simply said, “They have mouths, don’t coop assembled and treated. Wow, aren’t I good? I’ve even built they?” I agreed, a little puzzled. “If they can eat, they’ll be a door to get into the run itself. Yes, things were looking good!

OK, lad!” A fair point – well made, Mr Leach, and a good I collected my eight pullets from Charlotte and I was off. lesson learnt.

However, three days into my poultry adventure, they worked out Next issue: Sheds, fire, floods and pigs that they could fly up, land on the fence posts and drop into the garden. Then Mr and Mrs Fox called and I was down to seven Richard Hardman chickens. So I raised the height of the run, clipped their wings, Ramble House, Hillam Hall Lane and things settled down into a routine. I cleared the snow from Twitter: @Farmramblehouse their feeder and broke the ice from their water. Every day!

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EATING OUT - GO LARGE ON TIKKA MASALA The largest Indian restaurant in the world… …is only a short distance from Hillam. In half an hour you can be sitting at your table in the Aakash at Cleckheaton, after an easy drive along the M62 and even easier parking.

The building is spectacular. Converted from a nineteenth-century Congregationalist chapel, and Grade II listed, it has a towering Grecian-style floodlit façade. The double-storey interior is embellished with a pillared horseshoe gallery, two tiers of windows and a sweeping staircase. The lofty moulded ceilings are decorated with elegant blue and white skyscapes – aakash being the Sanskrit word for sky.

The imposing Victorian architecture is a feast for the eyes – and the extensive spread a feast for the taste buds!

Our family party of six was well served by the all-you-can-eat buffet for £11.95. From the fifty-plus foods before us, every predilection was catered for, including traditional British. Of the savoury dishes, the great majority were mild to medium hot. We understood that the à la carte option could provide for those who like their curry spicy. For some, it will be of consequence that all the food is advertised as halal. (I wondered how this affected the vegetarian dishes…)

The beauty of buffets is that you have the chance to taste not just one but several offerings, and the puddings ranged from kheer to sweet paneer to meringue and much more.

Because beer, lager and fruit juice were our drinks of choice, providing a suitable complement to our meals, we are unable to give an opinion on what looked like an ample selection of wines.

Ethnic music added to the atmosphere, which the dining hall has in no short measure. However if I had to make one criticism, it would be that the lighting seemed rather bright – something slightly more subdued would be more in keeping with the

MONK FRYSTON Pre-SCHOOL We welcome children from two years to school age* We provide lots of different activities including: Toys, Songs, Rhymes, Stories, Painting, Modelling, Sand and Water Play, Cutting and Glueing, Playdough, Puzzles and much more…!

Monday to Friday 9:00 – 12:00 am Tuesday and Thursday 12:30 – 3:00 pm Contact Jayne Wood 681050 Church Hall, Monk Fryston We are OFSTED inspected and LEA funded and we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum *places are offered subject to availability

handsome setting.

But this minor quibble apart, as an evening with ambience the experience was entertaining, of exceptionally good value, and hard to beat.

The Aakash can accommodate over 800 diners. Since opening in 2001, the restaurant has played host to well-known figures such as the Duke of Kent and Imran Khan – and of course to many an Indian wedding.

Dinah Hought www.aakashrestaurant.co.uk – 01274 878866 – Providence Place, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3PN

Promoting the Family Service From the start of the New Year our monthly family service at St Wilfrid’s has moved from the 3rd Sunday of the month to the 1st Sunday of the month. See the next page for the revised pattern.

The reason behind the change is to allow families from Monk Fryston to attend the 11 am 3rd Sunday of the month family service at in St Mary’s, South Milford, and also for families from South Milford to get to the 11 am 1st Sunday of the month family service at St Wilfrid’s.

This means that families in both parishes can attend a service once a fortnight rather than once a month.

I do hope and pray that this is advantageous to those who have spoken to me and to others.

Blessings

John

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ST WILFRID’S CHURCH Rector’s ramblings.

Are you happy with your name, the one you were given by your parents? Or would you like to change it, as many people have done over the years, either through marriage or perhaps through choosing a career in the performing arts or in the world of music?

Names are really quite important. How many parents have given their children a severe handicap by labelling them with quite bizarre names? Film stars and singers tend to be worst at this, and there are many well-known examples.

Many people have found their name to be a help or a hindrance, a name to be laughed at, a name to be respected or a name to be feared.

As I’ve already mentioned, lots of people in the entertainment world have changed their names, some of them finding success as soon as they did – like Gerry Dorsey who became Engelbert Humperdinck – I’m sure you can think of others.

But this name-changing isn’t something new. As I write this in January, I am reminded of someone who changed his name on the 15th of this month. Back in 1893 David Davies was born.

If you were to ask your grandparents or even your greatgrandparents (if they are still alive) who he was, then I’m sure they wouldn’t have a clue.

But if you asked them about Ivor Novello, the name by which he became known, then I bet they would easily remember some of the sixty or so popular songs that he recorded.

Writers often use names other than their own for a number of reasons: not only contemporary writers such as J K Rowling who adopted the pseudonym ‘Robert Galbraith’ for her book The Cuckoo’s Calling, but also writers from years ago such as Mark Twain who was really Samuel Langhorne Clemens, and George Eliot who was none other than Mary Ann Evans, choosing a man’s name because it wasn’t considered right for a woman to write books in those days.

Centuries ago names were even more important. St Paul talks in the Bible about the name of Jesus. He says, “At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, in heaven and on earth, and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.”

Who knows? Maybe one day your name might be honoured and respected, or alternatively people might shudder when they hear it. But I suppose that will all depend upon you. Your name is, at the end of the day, what you make it.

Blessings as always John

Sunday Services First Sunday in the month 8am Holy Communion at St Wilfrid’s, Monk Fryston 9.30am Parish Communion at St Mary’s, South Milford 11am Ignite Family Service at St Wilfrid’s, Monk Fryston Second Sunday in the month 9.30am Parish Communion at St Mary’s, South Milford 11am Parish Communion at St Wilfrid’s, Monk Fryston 6pm Evensong at St Mary’s, South Milford Third Sunday in the month 8am Holy Communion at St Wilfrid’s, Monk Fryston 9.30am Parish Communion at St Mary’s, South Milford 11am Ignite Family Service at St Mary’s, South Milford 11am Parish Communion at St Wilfrid’s, Monk Fryston Fourth Sunday of the month 9.30am Morning Prayer at St Mary’s, South Milford 11am Parish Communion at St Wilfrid’s, Monk Fryston 6pm Holy Communion at St Mary’s, South Milford

Lent and Easter 2014 WEDNESDAY 5 TH MARCH - ASH WEDNESDAY 9.45 AM – HOLY COMMUNION AT ST MARY’S, SOUTH MILFORD (with Imposition of Ashes) * * * * * SUNDAY 30 TH MARCH - MOTHERING SUNDAY 10.30 AM – MOTHER’S DAY SERVICE AT ST MARY’S, SOUTH MILFORD Please note: this is a Benefice Service for St Wilfrid’s and St Mary’s and will be the only service in the Benefice on that day * * * * * SUNDAY 13 TH APRIL - PALM SUNDAY 11 AM – PARISH COMMUNION AT ST WILFRID’S (with Blessing and Distribution of Palm Crosses) * * * * * THURSDAY 18TH APRIL - MAUNDY THURSDAY 7.30 PM – EVENING SERVICE AT ST MARY’S, SOUTH MILFORD (based on the Last Supper meal that Jesus shared with his Disciples) * * * * * FRIDAY 19 TH APRIL - GOOD FRIDAY 2 PM – DEVOTIONAL SERVICE AT ST MARY’S, SOUTH MILFORD * * * * * SUNDAY 21ST APRIL - EASTER DAY 5 AM – DAWN COMMUNION SERVICE AT ST WILFRID’S (followed by Breakfast) 11 AM – EASTER DAY COMMUNION AT ST WILFRID’S

For any queries concerning baptisms, weddings or any matters relating to St Wilfrid’s Church please contact John at the Rectory (tel 01977 680788) www.stwilfridandstmary.org.uk

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TAKE THE UTOPIA BUS TO YORK - ENJOY! Just before Christmas I set off on a shopping trip to York. I hadn’t even got to the end of the street before the anxiety levels were rising. Would there be room at the Askham Bar Park & Ride? Given I needed to return something to Tesco’s, what would I do if there wasn’t? Should I then drive on and pay the exorbitant in-town parking charges, and how on earth would I get there with Lendal Bridge closed? All this angst before I’d even got to the end of Bedford’s Fold.

I pulled out behind the Utopia bus heading up towards Monk Fryston and was stunned to see “York – via Cawood” on the destination board. This was the answer to all my problems, and there I was foolishly sitting in the car following the bus to our shared destination. I didn’t know we had a bus from Hillam to York. I knew there was a bus service Pontefract to Tadcaster and one to Castleford Junction 32, but not to York.

When I got home I phoned Utopia and discovered that it was not a mirage; we actually do have a direct bus from Hillam to York.

Apparently, the 491 from Castleford to Sherburn on selected services then morphs seamlessly into the 42-2 South Milford to York. Thank the EU for the unnecessary confusion. Apparently bus routes have limited, finite distances they can operate within. If they go beyond the set limit, they have to become another route and bus number even if it’s the same bus.

So, the outcome is that the Utopia 491 which operates Monday to Saturday leaves the Cross Keys at Hillam at 10.27 and arrives in its new guise of the 42-2 at York Piccadilly at 11.40. The return leaves York Piccadilly at 16.00 and arrives back in Hillam at 17.05. The route passes the Designer Outlet (arriving Naburn Lane bus stop 11.28 and departing 16.10), so that is an alternative destination.

The cost is a very reasonable £3.20 single or £4.80 return, with children travelling at half the adult price. Senior citizens, rejoice: you can use your bus pass. There are another couple of through services during the day but I’ll leave you to work those out from the timetable. You can be confident, I am assured by the operator, that any services marked “connecting journeys” on the timetable are the aforementioned renaming of the bus you are already on, so there is no danger of you missing your connection.

In true intrepid explorer mode, I will be venturing into the unknown: York by bus – next week, after the Hillam News deadline date.

I will collect some timetables from the driver and display them in the notice board in the Square for the guidance of anyone else. So if you see the timetables, you’ll know I made it.

Betty Wright Recent house sales 18 Rose Lea Close, Hillam 28 Mill Close, Monk Fryston 84 Lumby Hill, Hillam 6 The Meadows, Monk Fryston 110 Main Street, Monk Fryston

£178,000 £137,000 £350,000 £355,000 £117,000

Jun 2013 Jul 2013 Aug 2013 Aug 2013 Oct 2013

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SPORT - IN - NEWS It may be the depths of winter

captain, Francois Pienaar, to the 1995 rugby World Cup final.

The fact that the home nation went on to lift the top prize in but cricket has been the subject of many of the sport pages in the world rugby only added to the legend, all of which has recently last few weeks, given the woeful performance of the England been made into a highly watchable movie featuring Matt Damon. team in Australia. To lose the Ashes is one thing but to capitulate Politics and sport are often said not to mix, but in this case the to a five-nil whitewash is nothing short of embarrassing, potion became a very positive feature that defined a nation and particularly for a team who six months ago wanted to challenge created a common bond at a time when it was struggling South Africa for the world number one slot. How the to establish itself in a post-apartheid era. In other mighty have fallen. I accept the need to be confident in words, sport was being used as a vehicle to bring a today’s modern sporting arena, but where does nation together, which is where sport can play confidence become arrogance? I look at some of such a vital role in people’s lives. Think of how the England team and I have to say that in the the nation gets behind our football team whenever last year I’ve seen more of the latter than the there are signs of progress in a tournament former. In truth, the Ashes series in England (although I agree that happens only very rarely!). last summer was never the three-none scoreMandela and rugby came together 19 years ago line which the series finished up. Australia and the image is still one that carries so much could easily have been two-nil up going into significance, hope and achievement. the fourth Test... The fallout has been and is likely to continue to be intensive, at least until The big question for 2014 the next series starts, but with home matches against Sri Lanka and India, now looks like being a Another year starts and I’ll leave you with one question to good time to dispense with the ‘old guard’ and bring in some consider. Andy Murray collected last year’s Sports Personality of fresh blood. Kevin Pietersen clearly divides the nation, let alone the Year award, but who would you nominate at this early stage the dressing room, and for the sake of team harmony he has to to collect this year’s prize? With a World Cup in the offing it may well go to a footballer, or will it be the turn of a boxer or go. Joe Root has been so messed around in the last year (one minute he’s at number six, the next he’s opening before being another cyclist to scoop the award? Having considered all the dropped again to number three) that it’s hardly surprising that options I’m going to suggest Ian Poulter. Having gazed into my he’s struggling for form and consistency. The blame for this has crystal ball, I have seen that Poulter once again plays a pivotal to rest with the management, and whilst I’m not particularly role in helping Europe to retain the Ryder Cup in September, but calling for Cook or Flower to be replaced, they do need to take a only after he’s collected his first major by lifting the Claret Jug at long, hard look at their own performance, especially around this year’s Open. After such a successful season he’ll be odds-on player management. It might not quite need to be back to the to take the Sports Personality prize at the end of the year...! drawing board, but at least four or five fresh faces need to be brought in for the first Test against Sri Lanka. Now is the time to Yours in sport build for the next Ashes series in 2015.

Calling time on cheating This column has discussed cheating in various sports over the last few years, but the increasing tendency for diving on the football field causes it to be raised again. I cannot believe why the authorities don’t take action once and for all and call these cheats to account. TV coverage often shows where contact has or has not been made. Where it becomes clear that no such contact has happened, then why not call the offender to a disciplinary hearing where the footage can be shown and where the evidence is irrefutable, and hand out a ten-game ban? That will get these highly paid professional sportsmen to think twice in future.

Nelson Mandela sadly passed away just before Christmas, the view being widely held that he was one of the defining leaders of the 20th century if not of all time. From a sporting perspective he was one of the defining images of that era when he wore the number six shirt of the South African

Doug Hought

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LAST WORD - ON BROADBAND Dear Hillam News In response to Howard Ferguson’s article on the slow uptake of broadband, if my experience is anything to go by, it’s no wonder. To start with, the Superfast Yorkshire website doesn’t get updated. There are no updates if you signed up, and no one responds to emails. Then there is the whole problem with BT: even though I am less than 3 km away from the upgraded cabinet I can’t get the service and BT won’t explain why. Currently I get a very poor 600 Kbs, which is a long way off the promised minimum of 2 Mb, so I for one can’t see how BT can deliver on their promise unless they fix some fundamental problems with their infrastructure.

Regards

Steve The editor replies : It is unfortunate that superfast broadband is not yet available where Steve lives. It is not yet available on Hillam Common Lane either and, while slightly better than Steve, I still get only 900 Kbs. The point is that a very large part of Monk Fryston and almost all of Hillam is able to get superfast broadband. Those who have ordered the upgrade get speeds up to 40 Mb per second.

This seems to me to be good progress and it makes the upgrade worth having - it takes Hillam into the digital era.

The point of the article was that not everybody realises that they have to order the upgrade. A new modem is required and new connections have to be made into the new cabinet.

The investment of £60million that is going into the network is designed to fix the fundamental problems with the infrastructure that Steve identifies. The project to deliver superfast broadband to 90% of properties still has one year to run, but 60% of properties can already get access.

It is better that the lucky ones who are first to get it make good use of it as soon as they can.

Meanwhile, like Steve I am in the slow lane but will do all that I can to help secure additional investment to extend the reach of the superfast network to more than 90% of properties.

Howard Ferguson

Babysitter available My name is Zoe and I am 17 years old and looking for some babysitting work in and around Hillam and Monk Fryston.

I am a trustworthy, reliable, responsible and loving person.

I am studying for my A-levels at the moment and help out in the Foundation class at Monk Fryston Primary School.

Available: any evenings and weekends Charge: £4.00 an hour For more information call or email me on 01977 681661 / 07768970405 zoe-1996@live.co.uk

Personal small adverts £1.00 per issue Business small adverts £4.00 per issue please contact David Edwards on 682346 or exSite@talktalk.net

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CLUBS & GROUPS To amend or to add to the information below, please phone Jenny Hoare (683332)

CLUB OR GROUP

LOCATION

DAY & TIME

Community Centre www.mfhcc.com

Bi-monthly 2nd Wed 7.30pm

Ringtree Lights Committee

Cross Keys

Occasional

Karen Merry

685694

MF & S Milford Mothers’ Union

St Mary’s Church, SM

2nd Thur 2pm

Paddy Twidale

684180

Women with Interests

Usually at Community Centre

3rd Thur 7.30pm

Kath Ratcliffe

683590

MF & Hillam Luncheon Club (for anyone over 70)

Community Centre: for catering purposes, please book your place

1st Wed from 11.30am

Kath Ratcliffe

683590

Community Centre

Mon 6.30pm

John Leslie

682334

SM Church Hall

Wed 7-9pm (term time)

Annabel Hey

Community Centre & Hambleton Play Safe Club Church Hall

7.30am-6.30pm

Rachael Peacock

Monk Fryston & Hillam Community Association Church Hall booking

MF & Hillam Junior Youth Club (8-11) S Milford Youth Club Breakfast & After-School Clubs MF Pre-school Little Monkeys (Mothers & Toddlers)

CONTACT Booking: Becky Gatenby 689230 Secretary: Tony Hudson 682693

Paddy Twidale

Community Centre

Mon-Fri 9-12am Tue & Thur 12.30-3pm Tue 9.30-11.15am (term time)

684180

07517 314720

01757 229910 Jayne Wood 681050 (Playschool hours only) Sarah Force 07879 452293

Rainbows (girls 5-7)

Friday

Becky Gatenby

689230

1st Hillam & MF Brownies

Friday

Marie Parkin

680363

S Milford Guides 682506, Hambleton Guides 01757 705535, Sherburn Cubs and Scouts 07913 158839 Chernobyl Children’s Project (UK), MF Group MF, Hillam & Burton Salmon Defibrillator Group

Crown Inn

Hillam & MF Cricket Club

www.hmfcc.cricketclubwebsite.co.uk

Occasional Tues 7.30pm

Burton Salmon Cricket Club

Paula Spencer

682506

John Colton

671172

Richard Milne

689809

John Nesbitt

684444

MF Junior Football Club

Stocking Lane

Steve Tope

07970 868288

Castleford & Dist Society of Anglers

Hillam Pond, Betteras Hill Road

E Addle

07535 782380

St Wilfrid’s Parish Walks

Variable

4th Sat 10.15am

Stuart Twidale

684180

Circuit Training (children & adults)

MF School

Mon & Thur 8-9pm

Pat Birch

680580

MF Cycling Club

MF Square

7am summer, 8am winter

Iain Mitchell

Dancing (2+, also teen classes)

Church Hall

Tue 4-7.30, Wed 4-6.30pm (term time)

Lucie Fox

01757 228841

Tappy Tots

Community Centre

Thur 1.45-2.30pm

Sue Brierley

0113 3790610

High-Low Quick-Slow (for under-5s)

Community Centre

Thur 10-11am

Anne Nicholson 01757 611234

Zumba Fitness Workout

Church Hall

Thur 6.45-7.30pm

Hannah Howcroft 07707 929393

Pilates

Community Centre

Mon 9.30-10.30am (term time)

Beverley Fletcher 01937 530079

MF Time Team

Community Centre

4th Tues 7.30pm

Sue Newton

MF Art Club NCMD Yorkshire Federation of Metal Detecting Clubs

Church Hall Cross Keys

Mon 1-4pm 1st Sun 9.30-12am

Jean Dearn Trevor Austin

MF Reading Group

Cross Keys

1st Tues 7.30pm

Susan Gardner

683633

University of the Third Age, Sherburn and Villages branch

Various groups, locations and times detailed at: www.sherburnu3a.co.uk

Lorna Pope

683514

Local evening & daytime classes

Adult Learning Service, Selby & Sherburn

0845 3006686

Sherburn Library

Has a list of local societies covering a wide area

0845 0349443

681063

682084 682611 07975 908822

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