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Brompton-by-Sawdon

Queen’s birthday celebrations - The village hall has spent the week bedecked with red, white and blue bunting as also were the houses and gardens of many residents in the village. It all lent a festive and celebratory feel to the week. On Wednesday, the usual Village Ventures Community Lunch turned itself into a birthday party with a cold buffet and desserts provided by all the members of all the catering teams. Jackie Gray baked a birthday cake. Mr Logue, the new headteacher at the primary school, together with three children and Mr Read their teacher, made a guest appearance after lunch and everyone listened to the children reading poems commemorating the queen. After a deserved round of applause they too joined in the cake eating. Friday night saw a quiz nigh, followed up with Open Gardens on Sunday afternoon. Cream teas at West End Farm were, as always, a popular attraction half way round. The funds raised from the entry tickets and the sale of lunches were for All Saints Church and the total accounted for so far is more than £600 while the cream teas raised more than £300 for the village hall. The organisers of all the events would like to say a big thank you to all who helped make this celebratory week successful – both helpers, supporters and all those who attended the events.

Church - The service at All Saints on Sunday will be an 11am Holy Communion conducted by the Vicar. All are welcome. The church is also open daily, from 9am and 5pm, for those who wish to visit whether for prayer, to sit a while in a peaceful place, or to look at the unique stained glass windows and the Wordsworth associations.

Harome

Coffee morning - Enid Frank and Janet Butler would like to thank those who helped or gave their support to the coffee morning held in the chapel. A total of £230 was raised which half was donated to the chapel funds and the remaining half spilt between Helmsley and Kirkbymoorside surgeries.

Hovingham

Tea - Chapel members hosted a tea given to 40-plus walkers and supporters raising money for Action for Children. Two groups walked different lengths of routes round the local countryside. After everyone had a drink and food the total was counted and at least £210 was raised for such a good cause. Hovingham Chapel members thank all who supported their 201st Chapel Anniversary led by Rev Dr Penny Worth. Two weeks before that members offered refreshments when the church organised the car boot sale in this village. Between member £1,000 was taken for the maintenance of the buildings. Several members of the local churches and chapels had a trip up to Lindisfarne. Rev Martin Allwood led members in prayers by the side of the monument to St Aidan. Members had time to tour the island and visit the castle and nearby Gertrude Jekyll garden. After heeding the warning of leaving before the tide returned, members look forward to visiting that Holy Island again.

Hutton-le-Hole

Pub quiz - There will be a family quiz at The Crown Inn Sunday at 8.30pm. £1 entry per person.

Kirkdale

Floral and choral festival - St Gregory’s Minster held their floral and choral festival. The flower arrangers worked wonders with spectacular arrangements to illustrate various well-known hymns; a recording of these hymns by St Gregory’s choir played in the background and refreshments were available. On Friday morning school children from Nawton Primary School and Welburn Hall School came to admire the displays, including the two displays they had made themselves, and joined in a brief service led by Reverend Sue Binks who talked to the children about the queen’s life of service and dedication throughout her reign. Friday evening saw a "preview" for sponsors and others with refreshments which was very well attended and enthusiastically acclaimed. On Sunday evening a concert was given by the choir of St Gregory’s under their director John Hastie, with organ accompaniment by visiting organist, Geoffrey Coffin of York. The audience enthusiastically joined in singing extracts from some of the hymns featured in the displays. St. Gregory’s is grateful to all the sponsors who made this event possible, especially Busy Liz’s Floral Design, who not only sourced most of the flowers, but also created one of the displays. Thanks are also due to all those who worked so hard arranging flowers, making "props", singing, providing the refreshments, acting as stewards etc. Last but not least, thanks go to Angela Heasman who planned and directed the festival. For several years Angela and her husband David have been valuable and active members of the congregation of St. Gregory’s Minster and they will be sorely missed following their move to Easingwold.

Kirkbymoorside

WI - The next meeting is at 7.15pm on Monday when Julie Ryan will tell members about her work with International Rescue, which responds to disasters anywhere in the world. The club is also looking forward to their August garden party. For more information, phone Chris on 01751 431572. New members welcome.

Coffee morning - All Saints Church will host a coffee morning at the church on Saturday, from 9.30am to 11.30am. All welcome. The summer fair is on Saturday, July 16, in the memorial hall, from 2pm to 4pm.

Menzone Guest speaker Andrea Brewster will give a talk entitled Crinoids at the meeting on Monday, July 11, at The King's Head Hotel, 7pm for 7.30pm start.

Manor Close - There will be a domino drive in aid of the Help The Heros on Wednesday, July 13, at 7.30pm. All welcome.

Bridge club - At the latest game North/South winners were Judith O'Donnell and David Whitehead with 62.per cent, Mary Mortenson and Chris Baxter were runners-up on 55 per cent. Bo and Tony Simpson topped East/West with 62 per cent, Margaret Ross and George Goodall were 2nd with 56 per cent. Play of the week went to Cynthia Metcalf and Pauline O'Connell.

Family fun day - Friends of Sarah-Louise School of Dancing are holding a family fun afternoon on Sunday in the town. Every one is welcome, non-dancing families too. Events include a walking treasure hunt around the town, staggered starts from the Memorial Hall, from 2pm to 3.30pm. Afternoon teas, which must be pre-ordered, will be served at the Moorside bar and club. These tickets are available from Sarah-Louise 07801 885044 or Sarah Cussons 07989 579805. Cold drinks and cakes will be available to buy. Also try your luck on the tombola.

Leavening

Fete - The annual Leavening Fete is on Sunday, from 2pm to 4.30pm. There will be lots to see, do and listen to, including the village school singers, lots of racing, stalls and afternoon tea.

Scarecrow trail - Leavening Primary School is running a scarecrow trail around Leavening starting at the Jolly Farmers pub, on Saturday and Sunday, from 10am to 3pm each day. Refreshments being served in the primary school.

Malton

Flower club - Malton and District Flower Club held its regular monthly meeting with an outing to the beautiful gardens at Littlethorpe Manor in Ripon with its walled garden dating back to the mid 1700s. The garden featured many stunning bronze statues and all the planting was arranged so as to provide interest and colour all year round. Members enjoyed three hours of wandering round the gardens, which included a guided tour, getting ideas,buying plants and partaking of some delightful refreshments available. The group's next meeting is on July 19 when members will be treated to a demonstration by Janine Gray, entitled Shop Full of Summer. New members and visitors are always welcome at the Memorial Hall in Old Malton on the third Tuesday of each month. For more information about the flower club, phone Maggie Tate Smith on 01653 698741 or Jan on 01653 696544.

Meeting - Malton Ladies Luncheon Club met for a birthday celebration fit for a "Queen" at the Forest & Vale Hotel in Pickering. After a super lunch, members were entertained by the band Vintage Rhythms who also provided a challenging musical quiz helping to make it a wonderful get together. The next meeting is in September and the speaker is Frank Flaherty, "Tales of an Irish Innkeeper". If you would to go along to a meeting, phone secretary Tricia Pearce on 01653 696593.

Derwent Diggers Gardening Club - The club visited Basin Howe Farm in Sawdon last Monday evening in lovely weather and enjoyed a guided tour around their gardens, which have been developed since 2007, followed by tea and lovely homemade cakes. This month is another garden visit, this time to Manor Farm, Thixendale, YO17 9TG. Meet at the farm at 6.30pm. £6 per person to include refreshments. Plants and garden items for sale. Members and Non-members welcome.

Nawton

Club draw - The results of the Beckett Recreation Ground 100 Club Draw for the month of May were: 1st - Dr C Jackson, No 67, £50; 2nd J Renny, No 157, £30; 3rd Mrs J Cullingworth, No 84, £10; and 4th S Wood, No 132, £10. Grateful thanks to all who supported this monthly draw.

Prize bingo - It will take place in Nawton Village Hall on Saturday, at 7.30pm. Good prizes. all welcome. It will be aid of hall funds.

Rillington

Bingo - A prize bingo held in Woodlands Community Centre raised £328 for Ryedale Carers Support. The caller was Melvyn Jacques and the checker Sue Nelson. On Wednesday, July 20, the prize bingo will be in aid of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Dominoes - Eric Copeland presented the prizes to the winners of the dominoes at the Over 60's Club meeting held in the village hall. Raffle prizes were won by Kath Horsley and Eric Copeland.

Whist drive - R Hogarth presented the prizes at a progressive whist drive held in Woodlands Community Centre.

Quiz - Mike Williams will be hosting a general knowledge quiz in the Fleece Inn on Friday at 9pm. £2 admission includes a hot supper.

Ryedale

Embroiderers’ Guild - The Embroiderers’ Guild held two events in June. The first was a day school to learn to make a patchwork bag, which was led by member, Jackie Norris. The second was the normal meeting day. In the morning members made fabric flowers or did their own embroidery. At the business meeting Anita Cassidy mentioned the plans for a party in September to celebrate the silver anniversary of the branch. Moira Wood spoke about the Capability Brown exhibitions across the country that she has visited. In the afternoon the speaker was Julia Burns who gave a demonstration of printing with a potato.

Sawdon

Village fete - A great day was had by all who attended on June 12. There was lots on offer from cakes and stunning craft stalls to rides on the Rascals Donkeys and throwing balls at the coconut shies. In excess of £1,000 was raised and Sawdon Village Hall committee would like to thank all who attended. And thanks to all helpers and stallholders.

Seamer

Methodist Church - The service was taken by Deacon Helen Webster. The organist was Doreen Lawson, vestry steward Jan Blower and welcomer Margaret Harris. The collection was taken by Margaret Neave. Bible readings from Isaiah, Hebrews and Matthew were given by Margaret Neave, Tina Greenley and Bert Blower. The preacher next week at 10.30am is Rev Patricia Took.

St Martin's Church - Rev Andrew Moreland led and preached at both morning services of Holy Communion. At the 9.30am service Rev Moreland also led the intercessions. Jo Thompson read and assisted with the chalice, and also acted as sidesperson. Enid Plevey and Sue Johnson served refreshments between the services. At the 11am service Christine Bray led the intercessions, John Haslam read and Elizabeth Moreland assisted with the chalice. The sung worship was led by Steve Raettig (keyboard) with John Taylor (drums). Wendy Haslam and Elizabeth Bradley ran the Sunday Club, and they also served refreshments after the service. Jean Fiedler was the sidesperson.

Sherburn

Football club Letters Draw - The letters drawn were G M P. Two winners, M Allanson and P Marsh both from Severfield each receive £180. Next week's prize fund is £60.

Community Club - Members look forward to welcoming Trilogy on Saturday, July 9, from 9pm. Late bar. Everyone welcome. Free entry. The monthly popular quiz evening will take place on Sunday, July 10, from 8pm. Grab yourselves a team (of up to five people) and head on down. The lucky envelope game stands at £50. A free light supper will be provided by the Community Club. Fun day preparations are well under way. If anyone would like to hold a stall on August 28 Bank holiday, then get in touch. Plans already include a barbecue, drinks, crazy golf, hoopla, bouncy castle,face painting, tombola, raffle and table top sale. Donations of tombola prizes would be much appreciated, please drop of at the community club or phone 01944 711476.

Sherburn Youth Club - As everyone is aware Sherburn Youth Club sadly closed earlier in the year. The remaining funds will be saved to help develop then play area for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Sherburn. Donations of items from the youth club were made to the following people: Sherburn Rainbows and Brownies, Sherburn Play school, Sherburn Community Club, Sherburn Playing field, The East Riding Hotel and Sherburn Village Hall.

St Hilda’s Church – Rev Joe Kinsella officiated at the Holy Communion Service, assisted at the chalice by Barbara Grice, who also read the lesson. Martin Monkman played the organ and sidespersons were Betty Flinton and Barbara Grice. Coffee was served at the close of the service by Jean Usher and helpers. The next service at St Hilda’s will be the Morning Worship on Sunday, July 10, at 10.30am, led by Barbara Grice. On Sunday, July 17, 11 gardens will be open to the public along with St Hilda’s Church, from noon to 6pm. Programmes will be available from the village hall costing £4 with children under 16 free if accompanied by an adult. Refreshments will be served in the village hall from noon to 5pm, where there will also be a tombola. Proceeds will be divided between St Hilda’s Church and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. To round off the day the will be a “Songs of Praise” in the church at 7pm. Everyone is most welcome to come along to hear and sing along with favourite hymns played by Martin Monkman on the organ and Tony Mok on his guitar. Jackson’s Wold gardens were open on Sunday in aid of the National Gardens when teas were served by ladies of the church. Proceeds of £462.20 were kindly donated to St Hilda’s Church by Mr and Mrs Richard Cundall. This takes the total from the two events to £890.70 and the Parochial Church Council are extremely grateful to Mr and Mrs Cundall for their wonderful donation. Helpers were Carol Stephenson, Christine Ashton, Angela Holdsworth, Betty Flinton, Edith Harrison and Barbara Grice.

Methodist News - Messy Church met in the paddock at Forge Villa to build dens and learn about the wise and foolish builders. After a picnic tea, members got down the hard work of building the dens. Thanks to all the Messy team and parent helpers and especially to Chris and Sandra Cade for their hospitality. Sunday Holy Communion service was led by Rev Denise Free. Members were welcomed to chapel by Christine Pickard and steward Jean Brown also read the Bible lesson. Organist was Chris Cade and the audio visual was by Liz Aconley. Rev Denise spoke on the parable of the sower. After worship coffee was enjoyed in the hall. The worship next Sunday at 10.30am will be led by Christine Fenwick and Jean Brown and all are welcome to come along.

Thornton-le-Dale

Bridge club - The result of the competition held on Monday, June 20. In first place Barry Smith and Bob Wardell with 67 per cent and in second place Ralph and Hilary Hurst with 64 per cent.

Parish council - A meeting was held in the Hill Memorial Institute. Planning - to consider plans submitted by NYMNPA & RDC for the Council’s comment. Construction of external lift enclosure to serve residential apartments at Burgess Feeds Ltd, Priestmans Lane. The council had no objections to this application. Proposed replacement of window with glazed doors together with installation of replacement entrance door to front elevation (revised scheme following refusal NYM2015/0913/FL) at the Ice Cream Parlour, Chestnut Avenue. The council had no objections to this application. External alterations to include erection of a sun room extension to rear elevation to replace existing conservatory at Summer Tree Farm, Thornotn Lane, High Marishes, Malton. The council had no objections to this application. In respect of Listed Building consent for enlargement of internal opening to ground floor (resubmission following withdrawal of NYM/2015/0547/LB) at Rockingham House, Whitbygate. The council had no objections to this application. Councillor J Garbutt and Councillor S Bell attended a presentation by INEOS Shale. Councillor Garbutt reported on the presentation. A letter from four members of the public was read out voicing their concerns regarding fracking. A report was given on the nature and work carried out by the Beck Group and the possibility of a grant to stabilise the Beck walls nearby the Thatched Cottage. The Beck working party has carried out approximately 60 hours work in the last few weeks starting from upstream of the Thatched Cottage working on both sides of the Beck removing silt and weeds. It has increased the flow of water through the east side of the bridge and it looks much better. It now has a key to the sluice gates and this gives better control over the flow of water and helps to access the silt and weed and remove them in a safer environment.

Residents in Maltongate have complained about the water level at the bridges near Bleach Mill and Herons Close. The depth of water in this area is too deep so the he possibility of installing a new sluice gate near Lavenders is being investigated. This new sluice would then allow work safely downstream in Maltongate. The council is looking into the possibility of obtaining a grant from PARKS and NYCC so it may carry out work on the Beck walls near Thatched Cottage. The Yorkshire Water Authority informed the clerk that the work on the sewer in High Street was completed but the clerk had been informed that the road surface, in the area of the repair, had started to subside. The clerk will report this to Yorkshire Water. A member of the public wrote to the clerk commenting on what an excellent state the cemetery was in.

The gate and shed in the Bull Field were in a poor state of repair and the clerk had been asked to obtain estimates to make good these areas. Estimates have been obtained and the decision which one to accept will be decided in finance. A councillor brought up the state of the fencing near to the slipway on the Beck. The council was under the impression that the responsibility of this area should be Thornton Estate or NYCC. NYCC replaced the previous fence and therefore the council should allow them to carry out any necessary work. A member of the public enquired as to who was responsible if someone or a vehicle is hurt/damaged by large stones that have been placed on verges to prevent parking. Highways stated that the responsibility lies with the person who placed the stones. The new road sign in Farmanby Close has now been erected. The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 5, at 7.30pm, in the Hill Memorial Institute.

Wombleton

Domino drive - There will be a domino drive in the village hall on Wednesday, July 6, at 7.30pm, raising funds for hall funds.