Hillam news oct nov 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 45 Oct-Nov 2014

Four years ago Hillam News asked if the travellers on Ten Acre Field would still be here in 2014 Temporary permission for gypsies to live on land known as Ten Acre Field between Hillam and Burton Salmon will not be extended or made permanent.

The 'conditional' consent, agreed by Selby Council (SDC), to site caravans on the field ran out on June 30th, 2014. The 'outright' refusal to extend was announced a month later (July 30th), when the Department for Communities and Local Government (DECC), headed by Eric Pickles, published its decision along with that of an Inspector led public inquiry held way back in November 29th, 2012.

This may well represent a hardening of the official position in line with local opinion. There have been two public inquiries since the gypsies moved into the local green belt. The Hillam inspector adopted the same approach as the judge led inquiry in the Hillcrest, South Milford case.

‘There were insufficient opposing factors to outweigh the need to preserve the green belt.’

The Inquiry considered the education and medical needs of gypsies and their children. Healthcare could be supplied at any of several nearby medical centres. Secondary education tended to be based on a larger 'catchment' area than primary education. Living near a school was no longer so important because the gypsy child was old enough to go to secondary school.

It had been argued that Selby had failed to provide alternative accommodation for travellers and in October 2013 SDC planning committee seemed to have made matters worse by rejecting a 15-pitch site at Burn airfield.

The minister agreed that refusal of permission to remain would interfere with the gypsy family's human rights, but he still came down in favour of protecting the green belt - with a total refusal.

Since June 30th 2014, the Cannons have been at Ten Acre Field without permission. At the public hearing it was said that the family might return to 'travelling' if unable to stay.

Hillam News understand that the date by which any appeal to the High Court would have to be made has now passed. This means that there is no way that the decision can now be appealed. However Hillam News has learnt that the Cannon family are trying to submit a completely new planning application.

Also in this issue…

Birding column - Clive of Kippax and Stuart Wroe Cycling against the clock Check your performance on Strava

Let’s make the Pub the hub of our village It would be quite easy to feel pessimistic about the future of rural communities. According to figures from the National Housing Federation the under 45s are deserting the countryside as house prices soar, wages fall and local services are subject to cuts.

However, it's not like that in Hillam where village groups regularly promote social events. This helps people share concerns and strengthens links between different generations.

What is a community hub? A hub is a focal point where people come together regularly to share news and advice, hold events and give support. This is what Hillam Parish Council along with Laura and Haley, the new occupiers of the Cross Keys pub, are trying to establish. They have very kindly agreed to open the pub early on a Monday, starting on 13th October, between 10 and 11.45 am to hold a coffee morning for the village.

The first event is going to be absolutely FREE. Yes, FREE. Haley and Laura are donating the coffee, villagers are baking cakes and volunteers are helping out to make the morning go with a bang. People have donated books so we can set up a small lending library for villagers to choose a book and make a small donation towards Hillam Lights (20p has been suggested).

We hope as many as possible will support this venture and also speak out about what they would like to see going on in our village.

A weekly calendar of activities suggested by you – such as library facilities, singing groups, stitch and bitch – We are willing to listen to your suggestions.

The opportunity to walk to somewhere you can socialize is of great value to everyone.

So, come on and support your community, have fun, have a gossip with others and support this village initiative and have a free coffee

Mary Little Plus: Free raffle with prize (worth at least £10) donated by Charlotte and Jason from Bert’s Barrow.

Parish Council minutes - They’re getting longer with the new clerk Christmas Lights - Do they do Santas at the Selby Jobs Fair Broadband-Not a mention anywhere.

Dean of York coming to St Wilfrid’s, Oct 12

Time Team- Active in Hillam, Monk Fryston, Burton Salmon

Fancy Another ? The beerfest video

Marks & Spencer and ALDI - Com-

ing to a location near you Gardens - Day out at Newby Hall Harvest Festival - Plus Art Club expo Beerfest - We could do with another Cricket– Malton (away) on Bank Holiday Monday Hillam cricketers back at the Hall for annual dinner

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THE HUMBER 100 CHALLENGE CONTINUED From the Cross Keys to the Crown in stages –but - Who is the mystery stalker in the black Peugeot Stage one At 8.00 am on Saturday 17 May, 17 cyclists gathered expectantly in The Cross Keys’ car park. Joining the 15 club members were two of Iain’s work colleagues from Total. It looked like the weather would be kind so sunscreen was liberally applied before the merry band departed.

Within an hour they were wending their way round the dockside at Goole in a glorious 18 ˚C. The peloton was going strong and keeping a close formation. The wind turbines on the Isle of Axholme were turning lazily in the slight breeze as the lads followed the river Trent past fields of golden oilseed rape. The first stop was at two hours in Amcotts.

Stage two Refreshed with energy drinks, bananas and flapjacks they set off again, slightly more strung out, in the direction of Scunthorpe.

They soon regrouped and couldn’t believe their eyes as they were headed into Guinness. Nearly right; it was in fact Gunness.

Whoever said that North Lincolnshire was flat clearly hasn’t been there. The second stage of the route took in three cheeky little hills. In true club spirit the hill monsters vied for the King of the Mountains accolade. Carson Maddock claimed the first one, a sweeping rise that got steeper towards the end. Richard ‘Taz’ Wilson claimed the next two; a short, sharp wall of tarmac where he just pipped Nathan Mills, then a killer with false flats and punchy rises at South Ferriby.

stop at the park just to the north of the bridge.

You’d have thought that 17 hungry cyclists in need of refreshment would be good for business. However, the burger van man wasn’t happy. “They’ve ate all m’burgers,” he moaned. Chips and ice creams were downed too, along with energy drinks and a rather healthy-looking chicken salad (home made, not from the burger van).

The man in black who’d been stalking the group through stage two turned out to be Carl, Iain’s boss at Total who’d come to support Iain and his colleagues who’d joined the ride. A morale-boosting gesture that was appreciated all round.

Stage three If you consider that most of the riders don’t do much more than 50 miles in one outing, this was a double-header for them. Legs were a bit tired. Shoulders, backs and necks were feeling it. The sun was relentless (it was the first proper summer weekend of the year). Despite this, they traded cheeky banter and cycling insights, "Do you think Bradley Wiggins eats two half-pound cheeseburgers when he is out riding?"

From the banks of the Humber it was a gentle roll up towards North Cave. Even a 1–2% incline at this stage feels like going up Buttertubs. The roads were a little busier and a series of roundabouts saw the group lose its way. The support car zipped off to get them back on track – a few extra miles added to the total.

Once safely on the right road it was mainly pleasant lanes to Holme-on-Spalding-Moor. Signs of tiredness may have been creeping in though you’d never have guessed from the laughter as the cyclists lounged on the grass outside the café. The only injury of the day was reported requiring a sticking plaster in a Having regrouped after the hills, the cyclists swept onto the Bridge en masse. By now it was 20+ ˚C so the cooling breeze high sensitive place. over the Humber was a welcome relief. After a brief stop for a Over six hours into the ride they were still averaging about 17 photo call they cruised past their support car (not for the first mph. With ‘just’ 25 miles to go at least one of the cyclists had time). It was queuing for both roadworks and tolls for their next already clocked a personal best having ridden further than he’d ever cycled in one day. They set off for Selby together. Keeping a tight peloton at this stage would help everyone’s legs. All was going well till Selby where the route took them up through Bishop’s Wood to Sherburn. Without realising it the main group dropped a couple of riders while overtaking a nervous horse, making those last few miles tough going for those riding alone.

And who was that man in the black Peugeot who was now stalking them? Was he from M15 or Cycling Weekly? Or did he just have a thing for MAMiLs (middle-aged men in lycra)?

Nothing could beat that feeling of elation at completing the ride as they rolled back to The Crown. The euphoria (as well as the relief) was clear to see as they celebrated together with a cold beer. It was seven hours and 45 minutes since they’d set off, with five hours and 50 minutes of that cycling. They’d completed over 100 miles each, climbing over 2,000 feet and crossing a total of 14 bridges.

What a marathon day, what an achievement for Iain. His original target of £1,000 had been shattered. At the Continued on page 3

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GRAND CONTINUATION time of writing he’d raised £2,100. It’s not too late to add to that. Visit www.justgiving.com/ iain-mitchell1 or call Iain on 01977 681063. Remember, The Alzheimer’s Society provides support for carer’s like Iain’s dad a well as funding research into finding a cure for this devastating illness.

Where now?

It seems that we can all learn something from the cyclists.

For starters, if you are prepared to cycle the odd 100 miles, it’s okay to have breakfast, flapjacks, burgers, chips, ice cream, cake and booze as part of your diet – in one day. If you hear that the Cycle Club are off on another fundraising venture get your sunscreen on, as they seem to always bring out the sun. And if you seriously want to help raising funds for a cause you care about ask the Monk Fryston cyclists for help as there is talk of this becoming an annual event. www.monkfryston.cc for more about Monk Fryston Cycle Club’s past exploits, future plans and how you can get involved.

The chameleon that is the Cross Keys Accustomed to metamorphosis, our local has changed its hue again! In charge as from 14th August are Laura, Haley and the team. They bring both experience and reputation, as Laura’s family has for the last two years been running the Crooked Billet at Towton.

We didn’t make it to the open evening, but instead visited during the following week. It was good to see the pub well populated with both drinkers and diners; one customer said he was rather enjoying having to queue at the bar! We ordered a Shiraz and a Theakston’s – and the offer to top up the pint was welcome.

If you’re fond of burgers, this is undoubtedly the place for you. But if not, there are plenty of other options! The blackboard lists a variety of burger styles, from no fewer than fourteen countries. In addition, twelve further main courses are on offer, ranging from lamb Henry to vegetable tagine; smaller portions of these dishes are also available. From the selection of starters, the polpette and the sharing platter sounded particularly tempting – for another time.

It was Fishy Fryday, so fish, chips and mushy peas for two people could be had at a bargain price. However, we decided it would be a shame to spurn the array of burgers. Slightly disappointed that the Australian version didn’t contain kangaroo or crocodile, we instead chose Greek (lamb, feta, tzatziki) and Italian (beef, Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella), both served with onion rings, homemade chips and salad garnish. All burgers are priced at £10.25, which struck us as excellent value, especially considering that helpings were so generous that we

couldn’t manage any pud. If however you have a larger appetite, you might go for Eton mess, or perhaps warm chocolate fudge cake.

The waitresses were smartly dressed in a symphony of black, and the scented lilies on the windowsill near our table added to the pleasant ambience.

At the time of our visit, plans were already brewing for social activities which will appeal to aficionados of darts, dominoes and quizzes. The new team is keen to encourage local groups to use the Keys as their base.

A handy piece of information to bear in mind is that a takeaway service can be provided on request.

Service with a smile and classic pub fare – with interesting touches – are putting the Cross Keys back in its rightful place at the hub of our village. Laura, Haley and staff, we welcome you to Hillam, and heartily applaud your aim of “Bringing the Cross Keys back to life”! You deserve our support!

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Card machine finally arrived at the Cross Keys #Hiilam yeah —-

The new and improved Cross Key continues to impress - great service, food and atmosphere - finally have the local pub I've craved

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THE BIRDING COLUMN It has been a good breeding season for Barn Owls, probably the best for twenty years, following a bumper crop of their chief prey, Short-tailed Voles. Barn Owls have bred in the village after a gap of several years, with at least one young managing to get to the flying stage, following a succession of harsh winters which decimated the Yorkshire population. I cleaned out my Barn Owl box in late August, after hacking away the obstructing branches, and found within the many layers of nest detritus, partial clutches of Stock Dove, Wood Pigeon, and Kestrel eggs, but unfortunately no evidence of Barn Owls, but who knows, maybe a late nesting attempt this autumn, perhaps?

Most local birds appear to have had a good breeding year, with the Barn Swallows in Rose Lea fledging five more young from their second brood in August. On 1st August, I was awoken at 05 30 by the unforgettable strident yelping of a Green Woodpecker in the stillness of the early morning, and after clearing the cobwebs from my eyes, I jumped out of bed to peep through a crack in the curtains to see one of these magnificent woodpeckers making its way slowly along the edges of our block paved driveway, probing the joints for ants. This was juvenile bird, with its red crown and greenish breast, heavily striated with dark horizontal bars. It visited us for several mornings until the ant supply became exhausted, presumably then moving on to find a more plentiful larder. This was the first Green Woodpecker that I have seen in the village for many years, with the last one seen frequenting the tall poplars which then grew on the outskirts of the village by the road leading to Burton Salmon. Stuart Wroe tells me that he has seen a Green Woodpecker behind his house in Burton Salmon, so maybe it was a Burton Salmon bird?

The Common Swifts have now migrated, following a low bout of en masse screaming over the village square on 29th July. It seems strange to think that late in the eighteenth century, the Rev Gilbert White was of the opinion that over the winter, swifts became dormant at the bottom of ponds, only to reemerge in the following spring!

Clive of Kippax (CofK) It has been a very exciting year for me personally as a birder, since much to my surprise, whilst out walking a favourite patch of ours in East Yorkshire with my friend CofK in early June, we stumbled across a closely-wardened breeding pair of the very

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rare Montagu’s Harriers, a bird which has bred in Yorkshire only a handful of times in the past, with only about six pairs nesting in the UK annually. The male Montagu’s Harrier is a very elegant bird, approximately the same size as a Common Buzzard, but much more graceful, with light silver grey pencil shaped wings, with an extensive area of the purest black at its wingtips. The underside is pure white, so seen from a distance; a male can be confused with a gull – well CofK has been confused in the past!

The female is very similar to a female Hen Harrier, brown with a white rump, but again very delicate in the way it glides effortlessly over crops and reed beds, occasionally making steep dives for small birds. We were allowed to approach the nesting site only to a safe distance that would avoid disturbing the nesting female who was sitting on eggs at the time, and politely asked not to divulge the location of the nest, nor to visit the area again in the breeding season.

Only that day, the police helicopter had been brought in, to look for suspected egg collectors seen in the vicinity. So, frustratingly, we had to wait through the summer until a time that we believed any young had fledged, before returning to what, after all, is one of our regular birding haunts! Anyway, we did go back, much later on, experiencing prolonged views of the parent birds and their one youngster, soaring overhead in a clear blue sky, which was unforgettable.

Finally, and a little closer to home, I was watching a Hobby zooming back and forth over a pond in a local wood last week, catching Ruddy Darter dragonflies, as they emerged from the vegetation seeking mates before the autumn. It was a bright, warm day, so conducive for dragonflies and bird watching too.

The Hobby, is a summer visiting falcon, smaller than a buzzard, (which is the literal meaning of its Latin name, falco subbuteo), about the size of a kestrel, with dark slate upperparts, long scythe-like wings, a broad moustachial stripe which shows up at a distance against its white face; white under parts with conspicuous black streaking and the most attractive feature of all being the rusty red thighs and under tail-coverts.

I think it has been around here for most of the summer, but only one bird has been seen and it has not thought to have bred.

Let’s hope two turn up next year!

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Précis minutes Hillam Parish Council July 2014

Report of Hillam PC meeting and minutes July 2014 Minutes of previous meeting agreed Clerk's Report Verbal update confirmed that the financial statements for the year ending 2013/14 had been through the internal audit process The street lights had been repaired Financial reports, statements and authorisation of expenditure The clerk was authorised to sign and return the annual return which he had prepared for the Audit Commission .

C/A £6,956.24 Schedule of payments presented amounting to £1,915.49 authorised.

The financial statements for 2013/4 to be published Co-option of Member Ian Mitchell was co-opted

Clerk to Hillam Parish Council Andrew Crabbe 27 Willow Garth Eastrington Village Nr Howden DN14 7QP 01430 410383 Clerk@hillamparishcouncil.org.uk

Hillam Parish Council has a new clerk (details above), the third this year, and Mary Little has returned as a councillor. Minutes can be found in old issues of Hillam News.

Full minutes until Feb 2014 at http://issuu.com/hillamnews Burton Salmon Parish Council minutes are at http://www.burtonsalmonparishcouncil.co.uk

Village notice boards Clerk presented a quotation for replacement notice boards.

An application for CEF funding will be prepared by Cllr Sadler Betteras Hill Road Litter bin A quote for £189.46 was considered most appropriate.

The clerk will write passing this information to the resident who had offered to pay for a new bin.

Environmental Issues Ivy obliterating finger post in Tom Lane – Cllr Robertson to clear The general untidiness of the pump/ring tree area. - Village clean up of this area organised for 28th June (now done ,Ed) Tree surgeon to be sought to inspect the ring tree.- Cllr Sadler to action Overflowing drain in Chapel Street

“When I’m Cleaning Windows” Window cleaners are adopting new technology and Hillam News' favourite, Nathan Brookes is no exception.

Whether it follows a health and safety check or is market driven we are not sure.

Nathan has put his ladders away. So we will no longer see his cheerful face peering through our upstairs windows.

The new procedure includes the use of purified water and an extendable lance. This is at the end of a 300 foot retractable hosepipe. First impressions are that it is not so easy to clean downstairs windows, but upstairs is a 'doddle'. Nathan says it is hard work and takes some getting used to.

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CRIME

My email was hacked.

Out of the blue at 15.27 on a Sunday afternoon I received an email from BT confirming that I had changed my BT Internet password. I had done nothing of the sort and was immediately both suspicious and worried; we have all seen those weird emails which include an even more weird looking Internet address.

My immediate reaction was to try to log into my account and sure enough my password didn’t work. I tried to reset it via the on-line system and that didn’t work either. Clearly something was drastically wrong and it looked like I had been hacked. The question was “How and why?”

If you receive an email from somebody else who you think may have been hacked do not respond to it, do not open any zip files and do not click on any links. Delete the email immediately and also delete them from your recycle bin.

Do not use easily sourced information for any of your security questions. Mother’s maiden name is easily accessible to a determined hacker. Your pets name they might get from Facebook account.

Change passwords every year and use high security passwords which include capitals, numerics and special characters.

Do not use the same password on more than one accounts; if you do and one account is hacked then they have your password for all the others as well.

Earlier that day I had received an email from somebody which suggested they had been hacked. I thought that I would be public spirited The final point worth noting is that BT on a Sunday afterand drop an email back to warn them, without noon provided an excellent service which enabled me to get thinking that this e-mail would go to the hackthis problem fixed in under two hours. ers. The hackers then had my contact details and then made me a target. What they did to get my Howard Ferguson password is of course a complete mystery to me; all I know is that they did it and that then they had control of my account.

Jumbo list of suspicious vehicles seen in Hillam and district My next step was to call BT and ask for help. Adnan in India investigated and after a lot of security questions he confirmed that my password had indeed been changed. He then manually reset it and I received the confirmation email at 16.38, or just over an hour after the hackers had got hold of my account.

I was then able to get back into my account and found that they had changed all of my personal details, including answers to some of my security questions and a whole stack of other information. It is not clear to me why this hacking is going on but my suspicion is that the objective is to gather email addresses which can then be sold on as mailing lists.

The key lessons that I drew from this episode were: It is important to respond quickly if you think you have been hacked.

A reward has been offered after residents of Burton Salmon were left without power for over twelve hours after thieves stole overhead cable They felled a wooden post and took 210 metres of cable from NorthernPowergrid's overhead line near West Park Farm, Burton Salmon at 5.15am on Thursday, August 28.

Mick Hickling from NorthernPowergrid said the thieves were acting "with little concern for their own safety", and were "not only causing power cuts which have affected customers but also putting the public in danger".

Thefts were also reported in Garforth and Lumby with more than 300 residents left without power.

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The following vehicles have been seen in the area by members of Countrywatch and are of interest to the Police. If you see one please contact the Jumbo team by dialling 101.

S830 RWC Green Mitsubishi Shogun, last seen Hillam SJZ 8851 Silver Subaru Legacy last seen Hillam R892 NTY Green Subaru Forester seenrepeatedly Burn and South Milford T854 LAO Blue Nissan Primera seen Whitley A white Volkswagen panel van, registration number YV51 YYG is suspected of being used in the theft of waste oil.

Operation Jumbo is a proactive policing campaign which focuses on reducing rural crime and building confidence within rural communities. The operation has been hailed as the most successful within the Selby district.

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THERE ARE PIGS AT THE BOTTOM OF MY GARDEN 2014 has been a really good year on our smallholding. We regularly enjoy Sunday lunches with all the ingredients home produced; lamb or pork, potatoes, carrots, parsnips, cabbage, onions, peas and more.

We welcomed spring with the arrival of my ewes flush with lambs. With supplements to help, the lambs soon got going.

Enough grass was always going to be a challenge, as I now had four ewes and six growing lambs.

March saw the arrival of four Gloucester Old Spot weaner pigs, much smaller than last year. In fact Rich Wilson and I could quite easily hold a piglet along the forearm.

Within 2 weeks our smallholding went from just producing early vegetables to full scale mixed farming. As feared by the end of April I was running out of grass for the sheep. Growth in our adjoining garden was, on the other hand, getting the better of me. So I decided the best thing was to extend the area of grassland surrounded by electric fence and include the garden.

I also put electric fencing around the fruit trees just to be on the safe side. The sheep certainly appreciated my efforts and made straight for the fresh grass, munching their way across my lawn. Some sheep are friendly and curious but others run a mile if you try to pet them. At dusk they sleep together close to the house and 'baa' as I walk past them on my way to feed the pigs in the morning. They wanted their morning treats too.

Good animal husbandry is about making sure you check your animals daily for signs of illness or stress, making sure they have good fresh bedding, food and above all water. This year has been hot, especially if you have a woolly coat on all the time.

Lots of fresh drinking water is a must.

I had to provide plenty of water for the pigs as they eat a dry mix food. Too much really because within a week they had dug a pig bath. With a bit of help from me supplying even more buckets of water they were soon splashing about, getting mud baths and enjoying themselves.

Over last winter I built two pig runs with the idea of enclosing eight weaners, four in each pen. The pigs had other ideas. One weekend Vic had gone over to see her parents in Wigan with both our boys. This left me home alone with our dog Molly.

Saturday afternoon cricket was off due to the weather and I was in the living room enjoying Sky Sports. There were several lambs in the garden.

If you are in a hole, stop digging Later something was bothering me; a few of the lambs looked dirty as though they had things sticking to their wool. When I got up and looked closer I not only had ewes & lambs in the garden but pigs as well. I ran and shouted Rob & Cath next door for help. Together we managed to persuade the pigs away from the chicken run onto the grass with some apples. Then we led them back up the garden along with the sheep, closing each gate behind us.

They had burst out of their pen through

the other pig run, where I was letting the sheep eat the grass, and dashed up to join the sheep. Two weeks later they were out again; this time they had lifted the gate off its hinges.

The second pig run was all uneven and rutted. I had deliberately picked this part of the field for one of the pig runs in the hope that the pigs would tidy it up. I wasn't disappointed. Once they were two months old they developed real strength and started to cultivate the land better than I could ever have done with a tractor and plough.

Whilst turning the soil over they were fertilizing it too.

Our pigs are now with the butcher in the sky. Deliveries have been made and I’m really pleased that everyone seems to be enjoying the meat. I’ve had kg after kg of sausage made which tastes fantastic. I would be happy to do a taste challenge with any of the supermarket chains.

If this year’s efforts have taught me anything, it's that you get out what you put in.

There have been times when I didn’t want to walk up and feed the animals, as it was pouring with rain but I knew I had to. They depend on me. If you make the effort you get the rewards. The reward for me is the bond with the animals, the relationships with them. They are individuals. I just don’t believe they could develop personalities under intensive production.

I’ve taken yet again so much satisfaction and pride producing my own food. I hope others will look to do the same and I would be happy to help anyone who wants to have a go.

Richard Hardman

Every Monday in the Cross Keys 10:00am to 11:45am Coffee Morning Library, gossip, cakes and much more Please see page 1

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EXPLORING ROUND HILLAM The Exploring Hillam leaflet produced about 10 years ago by Hillam Historians in conjunction with Monk Fryston Art Club proved to be a very popular introduction for exploring the village. It incorporates not only a couple of circular village walks, made up from several bits of different footpaths and connecting quiet by ways, but also a potted, beautifully illustrated history of some of the many of its picturesque and historical buildings en route. After the demise of Hillam Historians, remaining stocks were handed over to Monk Fryston Time Team, and copies can be obtained either from them, or from the Post Office for £1.50

Directions Leave Hillam Square on the Burton Salmon Road .

Opposite Ashfield Villas.follow the signed public footpath.across the bridge and through the little gate.

Continue in a southerly direction initially alongside the drain then over a bridge onto a grass track leading on over another bridge.

Here you have the choice of turning right and taking the path to Preceding this, Tony Hudson produced a series of Fairfield Lane, or turning left and sketch maps of the various village footpaths both continuing to a line of electricity within our own parish and to surrounding villages.. poles, where the path turns right These were initially published in the Hillam News at and follows them in a southerly the turn of the century. It’s easy to forget that we have direction to a bridge near the end a constantly evolving population, and many newcom- of Bywater Wood. ers may not be aware of the local public footpath Over the bridge turn right into network. So, particularly with them in mind, we are Bywater Wood and follow the re-publishing some of them. Though technologically path as far as the farm track at the updated, they are based on Tony’s walks. western end of the wood.

With invigorating autumn days in mind, we’re start- Either turn right and return to Hillam Square via Fairfield Lane ing with a 4 mile circular walk to Burton Salmon.

There are a couple of cut off options along the way to and Burton Salmon Road or turn left and continue to the botmake much shorter Hillam based circuits, plus the tom of the track. option of a one way walk and return by bus. The Then right along the quiet road to choice is yours.

Burton Salmon where both the Timing your walk to coincide with a welcome break Plough for refreshments, and if at The Plough or rewarding yourself with refreshments you should so wish, the option of on your return to Hillam at The Cross Keys , or both , the bus for the return leg await will, perhaps, both motivate and reward your efforts you. even more.

For those who walk back, a Strong shoes or boots recommended. The overgrown glance at the map will show you section of the path has recently been cut back, but this how you can varylater stages of is country walking and it is uneven underfoot in parts your return route should you so choose.

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HILLAM PARISH COUNCIL Précis August 2014 PC minutes Minutes of previous meeting approved Financial report £220.55 expenditure authorised Business Items Council discussed the resignation of the clerk and agreed action re the recruitment of a new clerk.

Planning Appeal for 10 Acre Caravan Site discussed . Further developments will be monitored.

Ring Tree Health Assessment – Ongoing monitoring and pro-active care recommended. to be actioned Andrew Scott’s offer of providing the Council with ongoing health and safety advice accepted.

Council will pursue permission for replacement notice boards.

Cllr Wright approved a spend of £40 for extra footpath clearance Because on holiday, co-option of new member to be deferred to next meeting Environment SDC to be contacted re uncleared water course at Ashfield Villas Unscheduled changes to bus service through Hillam to be investigated Forewarning of forthcoming road closure in Monk Fryston RoseLea Close drainage fixed.

Precis of September 2014 PC minutes Minutes of previous meeting accepted Business Items Cllrs Mitchell and Little co-opted after completion of necessary paperwork.

Subject to references being positive,. Andrew Crabbe appointed as Clerk from 22nd September.

Financial report C/A £4124 – 56 H/I £5206-06 Outgoings CSR Electrical- £590.14 streetlight repairs Yorkshire Councils association Good Councillors Guides£5.50 Cricket Club £16-00 room Hire David Venables Tree Report £50 It was resolved to join the Yorkshire Local Councils Association for pro rata period then review Councillors Reports a. Cllr Sadler has reported the speeding issues on Chapel Street to the police who will action b .Several planning applications received over the past couple of months have not been presented to council. Only 1 is still within the consultation time frame. Cllrs Mitchell and Robertson will investigate and advise the council as to appropriate response. c. Street lighting inventory to be compiled with the help of CSR Electricals. and lighting repairs to 20a, Springwood, High Gables, and West view reported or chased. Cllr Sadler to liaise and action. e. Drain Clearance – Chapel Street. Acknowledgement received from Highways Agency advising action pending.

f. Ashfield Villas Water Course – The Drainage Board advise that SDC be requested to action clearance. g. Notice Board replacement. It was resolved that this process should be set in motion and should be fully funded by HPC h. Waste bin funding for up to £200 approved for a waste bin to be located near Hillam Gates. Network Rail to be written to for approval and contribution. i. PR Statements . It was resolved that all press enquiries should be referred to the Chairperson who would be the only HPC press spokesperson. j. Hillam Ring Tree – To be kept under review. Clr. Wright asked that advise be sought as to how stressful the ongoing presence of the lights were likely to be to the tree. Cllr Sadler to liaise with David Venables, Cllr Little with the Ringtree Lights Committee Correspondence In a. 10 Acre Appeal: Cllr Sadler will update

parishioners through Tony Hudson’s website as and when there was any firm information. b.Review of 2006 Commons Act. £15 expenditure approved to check all village commons land is registered.

PC Safety Consultant to review one site.

Planning applications See Councillors Reports b Reports Community Association Cllr Robertson reported that issues re tree safety and potential felling had dominated the last meeting. One tree has been condemned and must be felled.

Community Centre re-build on schedule.

Beer Fest – planning and preparation well underway.

Bonfire – Planning well underway, volunteers needed.

Burial Board Cllr Collinson reported that there had been 1 burial in August, rubbish had been dumped in the cemetery and removed by

Steve Parkin. She had received an invite to the PC from the rector to the Remembrance Sunday Service Cllr Collinson approved to spend up to £20 for a wreath.

Environment Cllr Wright approved to spend up to £50 for winter planting.

Priory Roses to be approached re village perimeter planting sponsorship and maintenance.

CllrLittle asked for support for instigating regular Community coffee mornings at The Cross Keys there.. This venture is fully supported by the new manager and several other parishioners.

Cllr Little will promote, lead and liaise the project. Councillors agreed to help with leaflet design and distribution.

The next meeting will be held at the Community Centre at 7.30pm Wednesday 1st October 2014.

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LIGHTEN OUR DARKNESS

Hillam Ring Tree Lights Do you have a penchant for wearing a red suit? Either male or female (we need both actually) volunteers are urgently needed. We are desperate for someone to fill the most important roles of the evening.

Your village needs you

appeal I have written.

It was fantastic to hear that the Beer Festival was such a success, however for this year’s So please if you know of Ring Tree Lights to be a success, then we need anyone who could put someone to fill these important roles. the sparkle back into our Previous pleas for help have gone unanswered, Christmas event then so I am in the same position as Betty Wright in please contact her article in the June/July issue when she Karen Merry quoted Geoff Hall who said ‘I’m a bit confused as to what to do next’. Geoff had only had to (01977 685694) if you can help in any way. ask once through the medium of Hillam News, and it had been offered. This is the third

What's in Store for local shoppers Hillam Ringtree Christmas Lights The Hundred Club draw for June has taken place and the lucky winners are: 1st - £20 – No. 19 – Mike and Diane Thornton 2nd - £10 – No. 71 – Barbara and David Atkinson 3rd - £5 – No. 77 – Lisa Childs The draw for July has also taken place and the lucky winners are: 1st - £20 – No. 90 - Julia Handley 2nd - £10 – No. 25 - Roger Everson 3rd - £5 – No. 41 - Andrew and Pam Brown Congratulations all of you - prizes are on the way!

Aldi is opening a store in Sherburn next year. According to Councillor Mike Jordan, an application went in to Selby Council in July. It will be situated at the former Sissons transport depot at 47 Low Street before it runs into Milford Road.

Hillam News has learnt that South Milford may get a Marks and Spencer Food Store as part of changes by BP at Southlands Service Centre. If there was a note of doubt it came from shoppers who expect such stores to be located on motorways and bypasses. Perhaps then we should watch out for developments on the Sherburn bypass.

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HAPPY LEARNING FOR A HEALTHY FUTURE Burton Salmon CP School We have had a busy and exciting start to our new school year.

We give a special welcome to all our new pupils: Daisy, Ellisia, Seth, Grace, Tegan, Ella, George and Thomas in Reception and Harry in Year 4. We hope they will all be very happy at our school.

You may have seen that we now have a brand new reception area and office extension. It is a lovely new build and has opened up the whole school. The previous office has now become a work room for small groups as well a resource room. This has freed up space in the library, staff room and classrooms.

We are enjoying an active and busy term with plenty of exciting activities and projects throughout school. We have begun the first of five Active Children sessions. Each class has one hour each per week to take part in exercise and activities to promote healthy lifestyles. The sessions are delivered by the Sports Development Officer for Selby District.

resumed and we are going from strength to strength with many new members.

We are looking forward to our Macmillan Coffee Morning in school on 26th September. There will be delicious home-baked cakes, buns and biscuits and the children will have a non-uniform day for a donation to this important charity.

I am pleased to announce that all of our Year 5 and 6 pupils passed the Bikeability programme which took part in school and around the village in the second week of term. Well done everyone.

We hope all our parents and carers and friends of school will come to our Harvest Festival celebrations which will be held in the Village Hall on 10th October at 1.30pm. The children will be performing lovely Harvest songs and displaying their magnificent harvest themed work. Our school council representatives have voted to support Food Bank this year and we are asking for donations of food to be brought into school during that week.

What a busy and active half-term and we are looking forward to We have had a curriculum based visit already: Class 1 have visited the Yorkshire Wildlife Park to support their project work on achieving just as much after the break! animals and will return to Stockbridge Research Centre to follow Best wishes up on their Science, Art and Healthy Eating studies on reconnectth ing children with food production. On the morning of the 6 No- Mrs. D. Andrews Head Teacher vember the whole school will be visiting Vue Cinema in Leeds to see the film Turbo as part of the Into Film Festival and Anti Bullying Week.

Our pupils in Key Stage 2 have begun a fascinating project on the Romans and will be having some very special visitors to school to help them bring this part of history to life!

Mrs. Rylah has held the first of her Healthy Eating after-school clubs. Pupils made delicious healthy snacks such as Neapolitan bacon and tomato crumble, chicken fajitas in a tortilla basket and pear and strawberry crumble! Mrs. Rylah will be inviting pupils from other year groups to take part throughout the year.

Our Football after school club, run by Dan and Mr. Smith has

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“CYCLING EXTRA” THE SOCIAL CYCLIST and what is STRAVA

It all started in the Cross Keys about six

There was once a time when cycling was just an alternative mode of transport to the horse - rather than the fitness activity pedalling is today. It has become hugely popular due to the successes of Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome, the 2012 London Olympics and of course Le Yorkshire Grand Depart. As cycling has advanced from the old penny farthings of yesteryear, so too has the technology and culture that is used to track our every pedal stroke.

months ago when my neighbour, Chris Cole, asked if I fancied joining him on the odd bike ride to the Birkin Tea Room to get fit. Not really fancying it at all to be honest, I said I would get my old bike up and running and give it a go adding that I couldn’t see myself wearing any lycra!

Much of modern living seems to be engulfed in a world of ‘tweets,' ‘status updates,' ‘hash tags’ and ‘likes.' Cycling is an activity that hasn’t escaped. A wide range of apps is now available to track our progress on the way and we can upload our activities via a number - with some pretty nifty features.

Perhaps the most popular of the many free fitness tracking applications is STRAVA. It's an American based website and a Smartphone app, available on Android and Apple handsets.

It tracks athletic activity using GPS and is a favourite amongst runners and cyclists alike.

First step. My old bike was sorted out, shod with new slick tyres and brakes and I was ready for the off! On the first outing I noticed that, passing cyclists would rarely acknowledge my “Good morning!” I soon realised that you needed to look like a cyclist to get even a nod back from them.

I was so unfit and I couldn’t keep up with Chris. It became obvious that my old bike was too heavy and slow - the buckled wheel didn’t help either. Chris offered me a go on his road bike and I instantly knew why he was so much faster. His bike had rock hard narrow tyres, which offered little rolling resistance so he simply glided along the road with minimal effort. Next Step I splashed out on a road bike.

To complement the bike I needed other bits and bobs too. There were pedals, shoes, a helmet, lights, pump and spare inner When creating a ‘profile’ or personalised tubes. I soon realised that riding in jeans and a fleece restricted my pedalling action and was definitely not aerodynamic. Next page, users will find a realm of useful features. They include the ability to search step- I got some Lycra cycling gear! At that point I had become the database for routes, compare long term statistics on distance a MAMIL, (middle aged man in Lycra). Passing cyclists even started nodding back. and elevation or find other athletes or friends who use the same software. The app tracks your location, speed, elevation, duration So I was well and truly off now. I had the bike, all the kit and and, if connected, a whole list of impressive stats on calorific knew I was getting plenty of mileage under my belt, but how use, heart rate and power output. When finished, a quick upload many miles? I needed a tracking App. Next step - Strava and your route is available for all your friends to comment on, downloaded. Strava, (Swedish - to strive), is an App which give praise or ‘kudos’ for a job well done! A warning; this does tracks your route, logs times, elevation, etc., and compares you restrict opportunities for exaggeration in the pub. There is no with other riders who have travelled along that particular road hiding behind the stats! The site software will provide a ranking segment. Now, after each ride, I could review how far, how fast, of times on specific routes, (including Monk Fryston Main Street how hard, how hilly and more importantly how much improveor Fox Lane, locally,) with ranked male and female performance ment I had made. tables. Top performers are deemed KOM Like many others, my new found enthusiasm King of the Mountain. The so called segfor cycling was firmly cemented by ments are often fiercely contested by the watching the Tour de France in early July. more dedicated athletes amongst us and I’ve since come a long way. I cycle in Wales cover a large majority of the U.K. road netduring the working week where the rides are work. tough, hilly and the scenery is glorious. I For those who want even more there is a absolutely love it.

Premium option whereby more features are Six months on, I am enjoying my cycling; unlocked such as "suffer scores", filtered I’ve done more than 60 rides, covered over leaderboards, and the ability to set goals, all 1,100miles and dropped over 2 stone in for a monthly charge. weight!

Richard Wilson

Editor's Note: Look up "strava monk fryston" on Google.

Rob Preston

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AN INCREASINGLY WELL-TRODDEN PATH Until last Summer, when we began planning the first Monk Fryston and Hillam Beer Festival, I’d never walked down that path behind the school and by the fish ponds. It became a regular part of my journey to the Cross Keys every Wednesday, to plot and to plan our new community venture. This year that path and I made friends again, as I trudged through the overgrown grasses and ploughed on through the clouds of early evening flies.

Thankfully everyone gamely switched to the bottles (and the Prosecco, and the wine, and the cider) when the pumps ran dry late on Saturday afternoon. It didn’t seem to spoil the atmosphere, and as I circulated in the marquees I saw so many of the little vignettes that make planning and holding this event ever more pleasurable. A couple canoodling on a straw bale, children having fun, musicians giving their everything, warm hugs and embraces between friends, and of course, the odd selfie.

At the end of my journey each week was a few pints and the pleasure of chairing a meeting of committed and talented people. A doctor, a builder, an accountant, a salesman, amongst notable others; all equal in the eyes of our community, and all equally focussed on delivering another successful event to raise money for the school and our Community Association.

When the last people left, we breathed a collective sigh and took time to reflect on what had been an altogether busier festival. We saved the clean up until Sunday, where, with the help of in-laws and more volunteers we set to getting everything ship shape again for the Playsafe team and the children who need the place to smell like a community centre, rather than a pub, on Monday morning.

Although we had longer to plan it this year, when it came to Friday 12th September I was probably more worried than I was last time.

More beer, a bigger location, more craft stalls, more bands, more to go wrong. By 8:30 that night, when my biggest worry was who was next to be served at the bar, I’d realised I need worry no more. Friday was the first of three very long days, made all the more enjoyable by the efforts of the team of volunteers, organising committee members, and the brilliant atmosphere engendered by those from inside and outside of our two villages.

I’m forever surprised and astounded in equal measure by the commitment of the people who make this beer festival happen, and the good wishes and support of those who enjoy it. I cannot thank my colleagues on the organising committee enough for fancying another. Next Summer, I might just walk down that path behind the school and by the fish ponds again.

That said, I didn’t expect to sell out of eight barrels by closing time, and I ended the night talking of a bigger beer cellar, and more beer sellers! As a few of us hung around sharing a couple of bottles (the pumps get turned off promptly at closing time) our overriding memory was of the bar - four deep for hours with revellers. We wondered what we could do to make our supplies last out. As we serve real ale (or craft beer as the hipsters like to call it these days) we have to carefully plan what we order, and we only have limited space to store it. It has to settle for at least 24 hours before consumption, so we can never buy more for the Saturday at such short notice.

Jonathan Gardner Editor's comment “Here’s to the next time…”

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BONFIRES WITH A DIFFERENCE Normally by early November the weather has changed and there may have been the first ground frost; leaves may have fallen and you might need cheering up!

There should be no problem this year; at the end of half term week this year, on Saturday November 1st, the Community Association is staging a Halloween Bonfire Party at the Community Centre.

The intention is to have something everyone can enjoy, the scares and thrills of Halloween, the delightful personal glow reflected from the Village bonfire and firework display. And everyone likes a party – particularly with live music, draught beer and a natter with your neighbours, mates and friends.

The following week, Saturday 8th November, your free private bus service will again be laid on to whisk you along to South Milford to enjoy the Biggest, non- municipal, firework display in the North (if not the country).

If you are a firework lover this is the must do event – it's local and the food will be cooked and served by volunteers from local organisations which all benefit from your support. There are no hidden costs like car parking or dodgy burgers and pies from somewhere else. Our burgers and pies are all locally made!

The Biggest and Best Village Firework Display is on your doorstep, and it’s a short, free bus ride to get to. By supporting it you will be supporting the School and CA. Tickets will be on sale at the usual local outlets Wanted - New members to sustain the Community Association’s Development The Community Association (CA) held its AGM on Wednesday 10th September which was quite a fitting as it was only a week on from the Community Centre’s re-opening after its very successful summer redevelopment and just two days before the first major event to be staged, the Beer Fest.

The management committee reviewed with some pride the achievements reported up to April 2013, and noted that they were holding the AGM in the transformed Community Centre..

Chair, Ray Newton paid tribute to the current CA team who had seen the project through to date, and also to the many past CA members who had laid the foundations for the success of the charity with years of tireless fund raising and voluntary efforts. One of the major reasons why public donors had made grants was because of the long, successful track record of voluntary self- help which could be clearly demonstrated.

A further major reason, was that the CA had got on with things.

In particular, Ray paid tribute to John Leslie and Ken Cooper, who had taken on and formed the new Youth Club, as chair and treasurer, in addition to their existing CA roles.

Things change and we already know that John has stepped down from his role as Vice Chair to concentrate on his roles of maintenance manager for the CA and youth club chair. After five years, Becky Gatenby has resigned as booking clerk and Trish Birch will step down as Treasurer following a very exacting two years, which

have been anything but normal!

The Committee thanked John, Becky and Trish for their substantial contributions. Whilst John will remain an active member of the CA, Becky and Trish will remain ‘friends of the CA’ helping out whenever they can.

The resignations meant new volunteers were formally elected and welcomed onto the Committee. Long term active, CA supporter, Carolyn Popham will shortly become responsible for looking after bookings, and Robin Parkin will beTreasurer. All other members offered themselves for re-election in their existing roles In recent months the committee has discussed the best way to split leadership roles of the CA, and decided that the dreaded ‘job for life’ post of chair was not sustainable or very attractive. Consequently, they have decided to create an additional post of deputy vice-chair, with the intention of having post holders rotate through the roles over a three year period, with one year in each role; deputy vice chair, vice chair and chair. The new role of deputy vice chair was proposed and adopted unanimously.

Not surprisingly, no one stood for the roles of Vice Chair and Deputy Vice Chair and so they are now vacant. The Committee agreed that these roles should be advertised and anyone interested should approach a committee member. It should be remembered that the Community Association is a volunteer run charity and all its assets are jointly owned by the residents of Monk Fryston and Hillam.

These are opportunities for individuals to really shape the community they live in.

In late September a 10 week Yoga for Beginners course will commence; this will be followed by new fitness classes on Wednesdays mornings and evenings based on Isometrics and targeted at ‘legs, bums and tums’ as well as general body conditioning. Later in December a Baby Sensory taster session will be held before courses start on Fridays in January. A new Selby Globe outreach Cinema will be launched during the winter.

The Committee thanked the many friends and active members as well as independent financial examiners Child and Co for their continuing support.

Ray Newton

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ST WILFRID’S CHURCH RECTOR’S RAMBLINGS During the quiet summer months the Churchwardens and Church Project Officer have continued to be busy with their work in keeping St Wilfrid’s in good order. We have seen the restoration of the East Window and some major stonework repairs on the Chancel end of the Church. We have also put in place weld-mesh grids to protect the invaluable stained glass window from external damage (something that has been causing concern in light of the many beer bottles that are found in the church grounds on a regular basis). We have also completed work on raising the font cover which has now been permanently suspended in a raised position for safety reasons – the font is once again being used for baptisms (as opposed to the small stone font in use over the past few months) As we move into the autumn we come again to a busy time of year in the life of St Wilfrid’s Church as we seek to provide celebration, solace, comfort, and spiritual sustenance for our Parish.

Over the coming weeks the following will take place, HARVEST FESTIVAL SUNDAY 5TH OCTOBER AT 11AM Harvest Festival Family Service takes place on the 5th of October at 11am. Everyone is invited to bring harvest produce (fresh, packets or tins). All the produce will go to the Salvation Army’s work with the homeless.

PATRONAL FESTIVAL – ST WILFRID’S DAY SUNDAY 12TH OCTOBER AT 10.30AM This year’s Patronal Festival will be on Sunday 12th of October at 10.30am (note the earlier time) and we are delighted to have the Very Reverend Vivienne Faull, Dean of York, to preach on that occasion. You may have seen an article on the Dean in the Radio Times a little earlier this year – according to the RT she is a good bet for the first woman bishop in the Church of England.

ALL SOUL’S MEMORIAL SERVICE SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER AT 11AM This is our annual service for remembering those in our community who are no longer with us, lighting a candle in their memory, and mentioning their name in our prayers. If you have someone you would like remember please email me with their details (full name and year of death) and we shall include their names in the service – it would also be helpful if you could let us know if you and your family will be attending the service.

REMEMBRANCE SERVICE SUNDAY 9TH NOVEMBER AT 10.50AM Our Remembrance Sunday Service takes place on Sunday 9th of November beginning at 10.50am with the laying of wreaths at the village war memorial in the grounds of St Wilfrid’s Church. This is followed by the service of remembrance in St Wilfrid’s Church.

I do hope that you can join us for some (or all) of the services above as we give thanks for the blessings of the past and the present.

Blessings as always

John

1ST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH 8am Holy Communion at St Wilfrid’s, Monk Fryston 9.30am Parish Communion at St Mary’s, South Milford 11am Parish Communion at St Wilfrid’s, Monk Fryston 11am Sunday Club in St Wilfrid’s Church Hall 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH 9.30am Parish Communion at St Mary’s, South Milford 11am Parish Communion at St Wilfrid’s, Monk Fryston 6.00pm Evensong at St Mary’s, South Milford 3RD SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH 8am Holy Communion at St Wilfrid’s, Monk Fryston 9.30am Parish Communion at St Mary’s, South Milford 11am Family Service at St Wilfrid’s, Monk Fryston 11am Ignite at St Mary’s Church, South Milford 4TH SUNDAY OF EACH 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

ADVANCE WARNING – CHRISTMAS MARKET On Friday the 21st of November from 6-9pm the Monk Fryston Christmas Market will take place in St Wilfrid’s.

There will be ‘stalls-a-plenty’ for some high-quality Christmas shopping, Christmas Carols led by various groups from within the community, gluhwein to warm you up, and the Christmas Draw with lots and lots of prizes.

Do put the date in your diary as it will be a great evening for adults and children alike.

ODD JOB PERSON NEEDED St Wilfrid’s is looking for an ‘odd-job-person’ to do two hours of work per week keeping the church grounds and surrounding area clean and tidy, and also to undertake some small minor repairs when needed. If you are interested please do contact John at the Rectory on 680788 or email at hetherington556@btinternet.com

BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN FOR W EDDINGS AND BAPTISMS FOR 2015

Enquiries to the Rector on 01977 680788 or email at hetherington556@btintenret.com

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GARDENING WITH SUSAN FERGUSON Preparing for Winter Early October is a good time for dividing and moving perennials which have finished flowering, like hemerocalis (day lilies), shasta daisies Geraniums or hostas. Cut them back hard and replant in ground which has been enriched with some compost, water well and they will put on some growth over the next few weeks .They will be ready to flower better and longer next year.

Remember most perennials love to be divided. Plants which are flowering now, like asters, or plants which have just finished, like heleniums or any plants which are a bit tender are better divided in the spring.

Although the modern approach is to leave many plants over winter to provide seedheads to look at and for the birds, some plants are much better cut back now. Hardy salvias which flowered in May, June and July need their long leggy stems cut right back so that new basal foliage grows, this survives much better over the winter and makes a fuller plant for next year. The same goes for many daisies, White shasta daisies (leucanthemum), helenium, asters, rudbeckia and Echinacea. I cut back all my geraniums before winter as they make an untidy mess and flop over emerging bulbs in spring. A selective tidy up in early autumn will also leave fewer places for slugs to hide. Some shrubs which are pruned in early spring, like roses and buddleia, are better if they are cut back by up to half to reduce wind rock over the winter, the job can be finished in the spring by cutting back hard. I also cut back untidy growths of late flowering clematis, not early ones or you will lose the flowers. It doesn’t seem to harm them and, especially where they are growing over early flowering shrubs, lets in light and air to the space.

Newby Hall also has a very good collection of salvias which provide lots of colour until the first frosts. Unfortunately the garden is now closed until spring.

I make a lot of compost in huge piles but it does take quite a lot of space in a small garden, but if you can’t be bothered to make compost it is worth making leaf mould because it is weed free; delightful to handle; wonderful for adding to planting holes. It can be used as mulch or mixed with shop bought compost for pots to improve water retention, and it is so easy. A large chicken wire cage around four posts filled with leaves mown off the lawn (and therefore chopped up and mixed with a bit of grass which gives you a head start) will be useable next autumn and perfect by summer 2016.

This is the start of the aster season. Aster frikartii Monch is the first to flower in July/August and deserves a place in every garden. In September Aster amellus Violet Queen provides a wonderful show for 6 weeks, this looks good in the front of the border, for the back there are tall aster novae angliae varieties with rich pink or purple flowers which will need some support. In a shady spot try aster divariticus with dark stems and white flowers in September. These are all reliable and mildew free varieties which carry the colour in the garden through until November.

Early this year I bought a green garden cart which I had seen and coveted in a friend’s garden. It has a green plastic body with a flat base, four wheels and it is pulled by one handle, it I have been on a late season visit to Newby Hall near Ripon this is perfect for carrying plants, pots or bags of compost around week where they have a wonderful woodland garden with a the garden and leaves one hand free to hold a mug of tea! large collection of mature trees including many Magnolias, CorThey are available at the moment in Aldi, where I bought nus and Acers. These don’t do well for me and take up a huge mine, but are also easily found on the internet and would amount of space but it is wonderful to see them so well grown make a splendid Christmas present for a keen gardener. and given the space to develop into the large trees and shrubs . they want to become.

Get ready for spring Winter fuel - logs and coal

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WHEN WILL THE POWER CUTS AND ELECTRICITY RATIONING BEGIN ?

The numbers don’t add up.

power when there is no wind.

It is over five years since the shock news that 4 wind farms with 36 turbines over 125metres high were proposed around Hillam.

For many of us the news came without any warning and showed how little we knew about what was going on around us.

If opposition had not been strong we would certainly now be living in a wind farm area. Fortunately we still have only one turbine near to the village and that is only 67metres high.

The news five years ago was a wake up call. We all started to pay a lot more interest and over the last five years I have received hundreds of e-mails and press cuttings that show the level of interest and opposition to wind farms. This opposition has also shifted from NIMBY arguments to sound economic and practical reasons. The benefits must outweigh the harm.

This morning I checked how much electric power we were using in the UK and where it was coming from. Drax and Eggborough were obviously both hard at work while Ferrybridge was not operating, due to the fire a few months ago.

Source Gas Coal Nuclear France Holland Biomass Wind Hydro Total power

Gigawatts 12.7 9.2 5.4 1.5 1 1 0.7 0.5 32

% 40% 29% 17% 5% 3% 3% 2% 2%

The live data showed total power being used in the UK and how it was being generated - see above. Gas, coal and nuclear between them were producing 86% of the power. They will be paid about £50 per megawatt hour. Going down we see we were importing 5% of our power from France, another 3% from Holland and then 3% from Biomass which will mostly be from Drax.

5,500 wind turbines are producing only 2% of our power The next line shows our combined on-shore and offshore wind turbines producing just 2% of our power. The Renewables UK database reports 4,570 onshore turbines are operational and 1,075 offshore. While this is only a snapshot and on windy days the turbines will produce more power this is still a dismal failure.

The number of turbines does not include farm turbines - about 20,000, which can be up to 100m high, and have been put up since 2005. This might sound like a lot but the average power from all of them put together would still be much less than the average power from Drax. And once again there would be no

Can we afford it ?

We have all seen our electricity bills going up, and the convenient scapegoat is the Energy companies. But the total subsidy paid for wind energy is now something like £3BN per year, paid for via a hidden levy on our electricity bills. Onshore wind farms are paid about £100 per MWHr and offshore which gets twice as much subsidy is paid about £150. In addition to this any wind farm that has to be turned off when power is not required can be paid up to £500 per MWhr for not generating - I am sure you will all have read the stories in the newspapers about wind farms being paid £Millions not to generate. If all of this is added together it works out at about £50 per person per year and that is just the subsidy for wind energy. The subsidy paid for solar panels is also recovered in this way.

The miracle of wind is how something which starts out with the wind, which is free, is turned into electricity which costs twice as much as that generated from gas, coal or even nuclear power.

If all of our power was to come from wind (not possible because we don’t have enough land and wind does not always blow) the average cost of electricity would more than double.

More stuff coming our way ?

There is no doubt that thanks to EU emissions limits our coal power stations will all be forced to close sooner or later. But coal still accounts for 30% of our electricity and it will not be replaced easily. Neither will what it is replaced with be popular.

But perhaps worst of all it is becoming increasingly clear that we are set on this path as a result of a deeply flawed arguments, including serious uncertainty about the extent to which CO2 influences the climate. That is a much bigger argument,. My concern here is on the impact on the area where we live and whether the harm to our locality is outweighed by the benefit.

Half of Ferrybridge has already closed permanently so we have lost 1000MW of generating capacity. The new incinerator known as FM1 approaching completion might look big but it will only generate 70MW ( 4% of what Ferrybridge used to produce) and is not exactly a pretty sight. It will burn about 400,000 tons of rubbish brought in by road from other parts of the UK. There is now a proposal for another incinerator of the same size to be built on the site. Another 70MW and another 400,000 tons of rubbish.

Just a short distance away an incinerator at Kellingley colliery was recently given approval; another stream of lorries delivering rubbish to our area. These are not popular developments and neither do they go very far towards replacing the generating capacity that is being closed down.

We all need to stay alert to what is going on around us and continue to fight developments that will have a detrimental impact on the area where we live.

Howard Ferguson ferguson@maspin-house.co.uk

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THEY WILL BE MISSED Brian Lindley – 1946 – 2014

Gwynne Richardson 1939 to 2014

We have all seen the yellow diggers and cranes with the name Lindley emblazoned on the side, rolling out early in the morning and then coming back later in the day. A local business run by a local family of father and sons. It is with great sadness that I write this tribute to Brian who died in September. As usual he had gone into work for 7am to get the first of his JCBs on their way for another days work on a local farms and construction sites. When his son Jonny came in a bit later he found Brian collapsed on the floor in the yard – I always saw Brian as very fit and active and the last man in the world who would suffer a heart attack. His untimely death came as a shock to all who knew him, and many of us still do not believe it.

Gwynne Richardson Rector of Monk Fryston and South Milford churches from 1992 – 2004 has died and his funeral was held at St Wilfrid's, Brayton at the end of August. Margaret Barr gave the address and the church was packed with parishioners from St Mary's and St Wilfrid's, as well as clergy colleagues.

It was always a pleasure to chat with Brian – he knew everything that was going on in and around Hillam. But any conversation was continually interrupted by his mobile – everybody had their number in his mobile and everybody was greeted by name.

In my case this was always “Oward”, in the best Yorkshire tradition. The conversations were always short, and ended with something like – “OK, It will be with you by 8 next week Tuesday”.

Or – “The’re all out but I will ring you as soon as I can get one to you”. This was how a fleet of about 30 very expensive JCB’s were managed. There never appeared to be any paperwork or management system, but in talking to one of his customers, who was as shocked as me about his untimely death he said the great thing about Brian was that he never let anybody down. While Brian appeared to manage the business in his head he was also very much into technology. His diggers have the most sophisticated tracking equipment and the yard is protected by clever but unobtrusive security.

After a spell in the RAF, Gwynne was ordained in 1965. There followed a succession of industrial postings. He was chaplain to the Northumberland and Durham coalfields and then moved to the Selby coalfield in 1978. Finally he settled in Hillam which was his only parish posting as Rector. He is remembered warmly in the area, particularly by his church wardens, people whom he christened and relatives of those whose funerals he conducted.

Gwynne was a good cricketer and his batting prowess is still talked about at Selby (Londesborough). He also played for Chester-le-Street and Burn, but sadly not Hillam.

Late in his career he was elevated to the position of Rural Dean and Canon of York Minster.

We all have our own Gwynne Richardson memory. Mine goes back to 2000 when I retired from farming and moved to Hillam.

In that difficult readjustment period after retirement, what stands out for me is the warm welcome I received from Gwynne and the St Wilfrid's community.

There was a note in the church magazine that a new treasurer was needed. The only marketable skill I had brought from the farm, apart from driving a tractor at harvest, was bookkeeping.

Barbara (not Richardson) persuaded me to apply. Because I was a modern type of churchgoer (not often enough), I took on just part of the job. I felt at home as my immediate superior was a pig farmer's daughter.

Brian lived in Thorpe Willoughby, but hadn’t moved far from his birthplace at South Milford. Working with him in the business are sons Jonathan and Duncan and the business is now in their I regularly came across Gwynne after his retirement whether at capable hands. Our best wishes go to Brian's widow Linda and Headingley cricket, at church get-togethers or just in the street. I sons Jonathan, Duncan and Daniel. was grateful to Gwynne, who also conducted my mother's funeral, for giving me this chance!

Howard Ferguson David Atkinson

Gwynne will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I was his Churchwarden for most of his time at St Wilfrids. It was a pleasure to work along side him.

He was pleasant and considerate and did a lot for the parish. They were happy years, IM Gwynne christened me, and used to always beep his horn as he passed me in his car. Lovely man, sad day VF

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LOCAL CRICKET Conceding defeat On the A64 Bank Holiday Monday This season at Burton Salmon Cricket Club has been a really good one. We have consistently had at least 11 players available. The exception was the week when we fielded nine men and still won.

We did have to concede the away match against Malton on Bank Holiday Monday, a fixture very cleverly re-arranged to coincide with bumper to bumper traffic on the A64.

At the start of the season we were really struggling to see how we would get through with numbers. However we have been joined by some new youngsters which has been a massive bonus. Probably the most pleasing thing of the season has been witnessing the week by week improvement and growing confidence of both Bens, Billy and Callum.

And even the old guys get better each year; just look at Adi and Mr Horsey!

I think Burton Salmon cricket enters next season in a really good position as a club.

Burton Salmon correspondent The Beer Festival was officially opened by Roy Wilson MBE. Roy in the past three years has given a great deal of support to our villages in his role as chair of the Western Area Community Engagement Forum Finance committee.

His committee awarded £3,000 for the Olympic Torch Event in 2012. They awarded the Community Association (CA) £1,000 towards the cost of the new footpath and drain in Autumn 2012 This sorted out the car park flooding. His committee also awarded the CA £20,000 as 'seed money' in the quest for more grants in Spring 2013.

Roy is a Director of WREN (Waste Recycling Environmental Limited) which gave the CA the major grant of £75,000 to kick start the redevelopment of the Community Centre.

Ray Newton

Living the last Century Last Friday, Hillam Cricket Club hosted Monk Fryston Time Team as it launched its project to chart the changes in our local villages over the past 100 years.

The aim is to encourage current residents of Burton Salmon, Hillam and Monk Fryston to share recollections with Time Team and capture their memories of wherever they were living, at roughly 25 year intervals, from the watershed periods of the First World War, the Second World War, the Swinging Sixties, the end of Communism in the late 1980’s and of course the present day.

We hope that some residents have recollections or artefacts from the First and Second World Wars, but equally important is capturing ‘the way of life’ in the 1960’s and 1980’s. We should remember that as recently as the late 80’s mobile phones were only just becoming available, home computers were very rare and the internet wasn’t known to most people. Today we take these things for granted, and they have changed how we work, play and live.

We have some pictures of our villages around the First World War, but far fewer of the other periods. You may not have lived in our villages for long but you will have your own memories from those times, do come and share them and of course learn more about the history of your villages.

If you missed the Hillam meeting then there are further opportunities to join in on Friday 3rd October in the former Methodist Chapel Burton Salmon and Friday 10th October at Monk Fryston Community Centre. Events start at 7pm with displays, old maps, aerial photographs and a short talk and film showing life in Hillam, Burton Salmon and Monk Fryston in the 1950’s and 60’s

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NEW VENUE FOR CRICKET CLUB DINNER CRICKET CLUB NEWS

was very relaxing and family orientated. Games were organised for the children and adults, the beer and Pimms Both teams have had a solid season with 1 and 2 teams were flowing and the BBQ went well. The club made pushing for promotion until the final stages. As with £678 which will be used for new equipment. many cricket clubs fielding teams during family holiday periods is difficult and this meant regular squads were The Annual Awards dinner is back at Monk Frypulled out of shape. ston Hall. It will be on Saturday 29th November; st

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Thank you all for coming along to support the Family Fun Day. We hold this towards the end of the season to try and move our stock, but this can sometimes clash with people being away. So thanks to those who did come down to support, or donated cakes and tombola items. It was a beautiful sunny day and the atmosphere ...talking of fresh vegetables, I was delighted when asked by Charlotte a few months ago if she (and Bert's Barrow) could supply me with fruit and veg.

Charlotte's aim is to source as much as possible from local growers and she has been steadily building those suppliers up in recent months. The quality of local produce is so much better if for no other reason than that it arrives at your door in as little as a few hours giving fresher vegetables, higher nutrient levels, much longer shelf life in the fridge and is often cheaper too. If you haven't tried Bert's Barn yet then just call in and buy or give Charlotte a ring or an email for an order to be delivered.

supporters, ex players and sponsors will be very welcome. Contact Julie 685795

if you

want tickets.

Church Walks Date of Walk: 25 October 2014 Location: Fountains Abbey Leader: Tracey Maeer

We welcome you to a pleasant 7 mile walk from Fountains Abbey, through Studley Royal Deer Park to Ripon before returning via the Seven Bridges Valley (with its FIVE bridges!) Relatively easy going – a few steps and gates but no stiles. Any National Trust members or those willing to pay £9.50 can return to the car park through Studley Royal Water Gardens and visit the Abbey. Last but not least there’s a chance to visit the lovely tea room and National Trust gift shop at the Visitors Centre on our return.

Meet at the entrance to the Fountains Abbey Visitors Centre (large free car park) at 10.15 for a 10.30 start.

From Monk Fryston take A1 to Junction 48, then A168 and B6265 Bert's Barrow, Austfield Lane, Austfield Farm, Hillam to Ripon. Continue on B6265 out of Ripon signposted Pateley bertsbarrow@yahoo.com Bridge. Entrance to Abbey on the left approximately 2 miles out of Ripon. Allow 50 minutes from Monk Fryston 07818 415320 Also on Hillam News Facebook Words and music from Robert Kingsbury

Please bring food, a drink and wear suitable clothing for the day.

Hope to see you soon

Monk Fryston Time Team presents an illustrated talk on Friday 7th November at the Community Centre at 8pm entitled ‘Where is Monk Fryston?’!

The Time Team was established by a group of residents in 2008 because there seemed to be very little recorded history of the village. Over the past 5 years significant amounts of research have been undertaken, which have started to flesh out the bare skeleton of what is obvious to all – that Monk Fryston is a very old community.

On the journey the Time Team have made some remarkable discoveries. We've learnt that many village institutions have simply been forgotten because little was recorded at the time.

This is your opportunity to share the Time Team journey as they set out to discover ‘Where is Monk Fryston?’

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ART CLUB Monk Fryston Art Club Annual Exhibition 'All Creatures Great and Small' in St Wilfrid's Church Hall Sat Oct 4th 10:30am to 4.00pm and Sun Oct 5th after Harvest Festival 12.00 to 4.00pm Refreshments, tea, coffee “This is the occasion when members proudly present their major works to the public. The standard is absolutely first class, as good, if not better than seen in many galleries! Come along, enjoy our work and share a cup of tea. We look forward to your company. “

Jean Dearn

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SPORT - IN - NEWS The last couple of weeks have seen sport slip from many people’s minds as the spotlight has increasingly turned to the vote on Scottish independence. Now this column is in no way politically biased or even remotely able to offer an objective political opinion (!) but what is clear is that those sporting bodies represented under the banner of ‘Great Britain’ would have struggled to attain some of their successes down the years if it had not been for the Scots. Indeed it was interesting to hear Chris Hoy speak in the run-up to the vote about the funding he received during his time in cycling from what was effectively the UK lottery. One wonders if he would have ever been able to achieve those same dizzy heights had he not been able to utilise that level of funding; a level that would never be available had Scotland been ‘on their own’. My mind goes back to Allan Wells, David Wilkie and more recently Kathryn Grainger who all excelled at the Olympic Games under the red, white and blue of Team GB. It’s fantastic news from a purely sporting perspective that this will now be able to continue and this should be viewed irrespective of which side of the political divide you occupy.

Yorkshire secured the County Championship in early September with a comprehensive defeat of their closest challengers Nottinghamshire. A look at the team that has played throughout the summer and it looks like Jason Gillespie has amassed a very strong squad, particularly when you consider that the likes of Joe Root, Gary Ballance and Liam Plunkett have all spent a considerable amount of time with the England squad. Furthermore there looks to be a whole host of very capable individuals coming through the Under 19 team with a number having already played for the 1st team including Matthew Fisher who made his debut at the tender age of 15. It all paints a rosy future for the champions (that is a white one!) and there’s every reason to believe there is chance for Yorkshire to dominate in the years to come.

There is an old saying that ‘a strong Yorkshire always means a strong England team’ which is an encouraging thought particularly with the World Cup and Ashes taking place next year.

One disappointment amidst the Yorkshire triumph was the suspension of Captain Andrew Gale who was caught-up in an alleged racist altercation with his Lancashire opponent Ashwell Prince at the close of the third day’s play of the latest Roses match. At the time of writing, the outcome of the hearing into these events is unknown and clearly this is a difficult subject to discuss. There is however a point to be made which is that all sportsmen, particularly professional sportsmen, have a clear duty to watch what they are saying at all times including on the field of play. Zak Hardaker from the Leeds Rhinos rugby league team has recently endured a five-match suspension for homophobic

comments and came under further scrutiny for an incident in which there was eventually deemed to be insufficient evidence for it to be taken further. In the cases of both Gale and Hardaker, these words were uttered during the match but that no longer provides immunity particularly where those words are considered racist and / or homophobic. Once upon a time there were all types of comments made on sports fields and whilst that was not to be condoned it was nevertheless, part and parcel of the game.

That position exists no longer. Every sportsman now needs to consider his words carefully, even in the heat of battle. Ootherwise it will undoubtedly lead to serious consequences. It is only a matter of time before one of these cases ends up in a courtroom which will not only be a sad indictment of those involved but also bring unwanted spotlight onto the sport in question. Time to button lips and let porting prowess do the talking.

Final sporting reflection for this month is on the Ryder Cup. By the time you read this, the event may well be over and if that’s the case let’s hope the trophy has been retained on this side of the Atlantic. I am not sure Samuel Ryder fully understood or appreciated the impact his tournament would have on the world of golf when he first laid out the designs for this challenge competition in 1927. Maybe it’s because the golfers are essentially playing for themselves in all the other tournaments throughout the year which makes this such a special event or maybe it’s because of the format of the event. More than likely it’s due to a mixture of all those issues which makes the event such a great spectacle.

When you hear the likes of Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia talking about the need to play themselves into some form because the Ryder Cup is coming-up and not talking about the money they could win in other tournaments, then you realise just how much it means to these sportsmen. Let’s just hope we have the bragging rights for at least the next two years..!

Yours in Sport

Doug Hought

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FAMOUS LAST WORDS If you want to see a video taken at the Community Centre beer festival just put the following into Google monk fryston beerfans youtube - You might be on the film yourself - like the Hillam News editor.

Plain English Award Two of the greatest minds in Hillam have failed to make out the message below posted on Hillam Square letterbox!

In order to improve efficiency we're reviewing our mail collection arrangements and revising collection times.

From 15th September 2014, the final collection from this postbox will be made no earlier than 9am Monday to Friday and 7am Saturday. The latest collection time for this area is shown on the postbox notice.

Seeing red in a telephone box

Violet Cannon writes to Hillam News At least you recognize they are residents of Hillam now, but they are not Hillam travellers they are Hillam Gypsies. If Selby council can "break the law" by not meeting its legal requirement to provide pitches, what do you expect people to do? The Hillam Gypsies have lived peacefully in Hillam for a number of years. helping out at events, despite hostility from the locals towards them and their children. They just want a place to settle down and call home. Its a shame you are so NIMBY and bigoted.

Come on Hillam, what harm are they doing?

...and so does Tracey Bastow-Norris The Cannon family on ten acres are some of the nicest people I have met....Where they are living is kept neat and tidy and I cannot understand why villagers have a problem, it's not as if they have plonked themselves on the village green!!...When our sheep escaped, it wasn't anyone from the village that came to my house to let me know but one of the Cannon family!! (Thank you again) .......This family just want to settle, why penalize them just because they choose alternative accommodation to bricks

“Vote for me” Independence For Hillam is my next political venture. We need to free ourselves from the slavery of Monk Fryston.

@victoriafinan

Peace has broken out in Burton Salmon and the village is to keep its recently spruced up red telephone box.

The Parish Council plans to place a defibrillator in it. An ad hoc committee consisting of Stuart Wroe, Mick Wynne and Richard Wright will oversee the project in which West Yorkshire Metropolitan Ambulance Service (WYMAS) is extremely interested.

More committee members are needed and an approach will be made to the Western Area Community Engagement Forum (CEF).

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

CLUB OR GROUP Monk Fryston & Hillam Community Association

LOCATION

DAY & TIME

Community Centre www.mfhcc.com

Bi-monthly 2nd Wed 7.30pm

Church Hall booking

CONTACT Booking: Becky Gatenby 689230 Secretary: Tony Hudson 682693

Paddy Twidale

684180

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

MF & Hillam Junior Youth Club (8-11) S Milford Youth Club

SM Church Hall

Wed 7-9pm (term time)

Annabel Hey

Breakfast & After-School Clubs

Community Centre & Hambleton Play Safe Club

7.30am-6.30pm

Rachael Peacock

MF Pre-school

Church Hall

Mon-Fri 9-12am Tue & Thur 12.30-3pm

Jayne Wood 681050 (Playschool hours only)

Little Monkeys (Mothers & Toddlers) Rainbows

Community Centre

Tue 9.30-11.15am (term time) Friday

Sarah Force Becky Gatenby

689230

Friday

Marie Parkin

680363

Friday 6.30-7.30pm

Mandy Shaw

07881 555175

1st Hillam & MF Brownies Guides

Community Centre

01757 229910

Sherburn Beavers, Cubs & Scouts Air Training Corps (ages 13-17)

07517 314720

07879 452293

07913 158839 RAF Church Fenton

Mon & Fri 7-9pm

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

01937 557340 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

681063

Dancing (2+, also teen classes)

Church Hall

Tue 4-7.30, Wed 4-6.30 pm (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

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

Church Hall

Mon 1-4pm

Jean Dearn

NCMD Yorkshire Federation of Metal Detecting Clubs

Cross Keys

1st Sun 9.30am-noon

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

682084 682611 07975 908822

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