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AMPLEFORTH

Asylum seekers’ visit - St Benedict's Parish Centre and St Benedict's School welcomed a 50-strong group of asylum seekers from Teesside on Sunday, July 10. The visit in response to an invitation from the ecumenical Ampleforth Justice and Peace group to Justice First, a Teesside charity helping immigrants whose first recourse to the asylum process has been unsuccessful. St Benedict’s and the Red Cross made transport possible. The group, comprising adults, with and without children, as well as families, from as far afield as Tibet, Uzbekistan, Albania, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, Ethiopia, enjoyed coffee, play and social time before lunch was provided. It was followed by more play and time together to share histories and hopes on the grass area at the school. A homemade Punch and Judy show and some spirited African drumming accompanied tea and cakes back at the parish centre before the group returned to Teesside.

APPLETON-LE-MOORS

Parish council - Relocating the village defibrillator, at present in The Moors Inn, was discussed at the latest parish council meeting in the village hall. As this would involve about £700 it was agreed that it be left on the agenda for future discussion. There have been a number of complaints about the number of free-roaming sheep in the village. The council is to contact George Winn-Darley, Jim Bailey and The Court Leet. It was also agreed to support as much as possible the playing field committee as much as possible. The next council meeting will be on Wednesday, September 7.

BROMPTON-BY-SAWDON

Church - The 8am service on Sunday at All Saints Church will be morning prayer taken by Dr Don Jones.

Garden fete - Tickets are on sale from church members and friends for the duck race along Brompton Beck in the grounds of the Manor House which takes place at the garden fete on Sunday, August 7. Tickets can also be bought on the day. The price per duck is £1 with a first prize of £25. The fete starts at 2pm, with a fun dog show from 2.30pm, and the duck race as the finale at about 3.30pm. There will be teas and stalls and sideshows. Entry, which is from Brompton Butts, is free for children and £1 for adults.

CROPTON

Church fundraiser – Members of St Gregory’s Church are raising money for the church and churchyard with an afternoon event in the village hall on Saturday, July 30 from 2pm to 4pm. Entry is free. Afternoon teas will be available together with a number of stalls, bric-a-brac, plants, cakes, tombola and raffle.

FARNDALE

Show time – The schedule for this year’s Farndale Show is available online at www.farndaleshow.co.uk and from the show secretary, Mrs G Little, phone 01751 430885. The show will be held on August Bank Holiday Monday, August 29 and the closing date for entries is Saturday, August 13.

HELMSLEY

Quiz night – The Helmsley branch of the RNLI are having a quiz night on Sunday, July 31 at the Plough Inn, Wombleton, starting at 8.30pm. There will be a small entry charge per person and a free round of drinks for the winners and cash prizes. There will also be a raffle. For further information, phone 01439 770678.

KIRKBYMOORSIDE

Ladies Fellowship - The group’s last meeting before the summer break was to Sleightholmedale Lodge, where they last went in 2008. Helen White, June Sinfield, Joan Magsom, Dot Collier, Joyce Wood and myself all celebrate birthdays this month or in August. A card had also been sent to Jill Eltome. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, September 14 at 7.30pm in the Library when the title of the talk is ‘Preparing’.

Bridge club - At the latest game, North/South was won by Irene and Tim Smith with 60 per cent followed by Judith O'Donnell and David Whitehead with 59 per cent. Ann Scott and Frank Bailey were clear winners at East/West with 71 per cent. Sue Shuttleworth and Janet Sutor were second with 55 per cent. Play of the week went to Kath and Eddie Coward.

Menzown - Andrea Brewster, an intern with the North East Yorkshire Geology Trust, gave an illustrated talk on crinoids. She directed members to interesting YouTube sites on echinoderms where short films can be viewed. Richard Sharpe was the chairman and gave the vote of thanks.

History Group – Members of the group have been working with Kirkbymoorside Primary School, recreating a street map, complete with models, showing the town in 1730. They have worked from an original survey and traced the outline of the town, identifying neighbours and street names - a bit like a giant jigsaw puzzle. The map will be on display on Friday at the first of two open days. There will also be some activities for the children. Visitors will be able to view the group’s archives on Friday from 10am to 6pm and Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Visitors will be able to see how far the group has come on its journey to create a permanent home for its ever-growing collection of material. There will be displays of school photos and some images from World War One to remember the anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. The group are based at the site of Ryedale Auctioneers, on the A170. There will be a small marquee in case of rain and the site has plenty of parking and easy access for all visitors. If anyone has some items or photographs they would like to take, the history group would love to see them.

Live act – Billy Leonard is the entertainer at the Moorside Bar & Club on Saturday, starting at 8.30pm. No entertainment is scheduled for the following Saturday, July 30.

Open show - Schedules for Kirkbymoorside Horticultural Society’s show in the Memorial Hall on Saturday, September 24 are available. There are 127 classes, including flowers, vegetables, children classes, homecraft, handicrafts and photography. If you would like a schedule, phone the secretary Jill Hugill on 01751 431670 or email Maureen Rolph at maureenrolphnews@talktalk.net Macmillan Cancer Support - NSF Health Sciences at Georgian House, West End will hold its annual charity coffee morning on Saturday, July 30 between 10am and 1pm. It will include crafts, books, face-painting and a raffle to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. If you would like further information or want to book a table for £5 phone the client liaison team on 01751 432999 or email pharmamail@nsf.org All Saints - The Pilgrim Discipleship Group will meet in church on Wednesday, July 20. The Parochial Church Council will meet in church on Monday, July 25 at 8pm.

Open gardens - The gardens at Sleightholmedale will be open on Sunday from 1pm to 6pm to raise funds for the Kirkbymoorside support group for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Tea will be served.

NAWTON

Draw winners - The results of the Beckett Recreation Ground 100 Club draw held in June were: 1 P Berry, No 133, £50; 2 The Pickard family, No 68, £30; 3 R and D Collier, No 91, £10; 4 M Kendall, No 103, £10.

Cake stall – The cake stall at Towler’s Arch, Kirkbymoorside, run by Friends of Nawton Primary School, raised £114 and the organisers would like to thank those who baked or supported the event. The children have drawn a portrait of themselves and these have been printed to make a teacloth which is available at a cost £4 each or three for £10.

OSGODBY

Dangerous parking - Residents who have problems entering and leaving their houses in Osgodby Lane, between Osgodby Hall Road and Bradworth Drive, have complained to the parish council about the parking of vehicles on this stretch of road. The residents said that vehicles approaching the parked cars must move into the opposite carriageway facing oncoming traffic and, when signalling to enter a drive the following traffic, assume that the signalling vehicle is only overtaking and not reducing speed to enter a driveway. This is causing vehicles to suddenly brake to avoid a collision. There is a bus stop opposite the parked vehicles which exacerbates the situation. The approach, following a right-hand bend in the road, leads to drivers encountering the parked vehicles at speed. Vision of the road situation beyond the parked vehicles is also impaired leading to vehicles overtaking and facing head-on other vehicles approaching in the correct lane. The residents leaving their vehicles on the road do have garages to the rear but fail to use them. One resident reported that their vehicle had been involved in a rear collision. The placing of double yellow lines would eliminate the problem but it was thought that the North Yorkshire County Council policy was that, until an accident had occurred, no action would be taken. The residents consider that this area presents an accident waiting to happen and they request urgent action to prevent this.

Bingo - A bingo evening was run at the community centre with Moira Audsley and Janet McNamara as callers and cashiers. Margaret Rogers and Christine Hastie were the checkers. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Rogers and Mrs Hastie. The raffle was run by Mrs McNamara and the flier was run by Joan Davis. People from all areas are invited to attend this social event at 7.15pm on Mondays.

Fitness outing - Members of the Osgodby Pilates and Yoga groups enjoyed a summer outing to Baron’s Fitness Centre at the rugby club, organised by Brenda Martin and Vicki Boyer. After coffee, the ladies took part in a walking football activity led and refereed by Colin and Jim. Vicki led a spinning session after lunch, pedalling to fast music on exercise bikes, followed by an outdoor pilates stretch and a walk to end the day.

PICKERING

Family cinema- Children and their parents enjoyed the latest Alvin and the Chipmunks film at the Potter Hill Cinema at the Methodist Church on Saturday. As part of the film festival in the town, the Methodist Church we will be showing Paddington on Saturday, August 6 at 4pm. Admission is free but donations are welcome. Popcorn, soft drinks, ice cream and chocolate will be available for sale. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. The next monthly family film will be on Saturday, October 1 at 6.30pm.

Probus club - The Vale of Pickering Probus Club met at the Forest & Vale Hotel under the chairmanship of Ron Murray when David Mitchell gave an illuminating account of historical aspects of Thornton-le-Dale from the evidence of picture postcards. Club membership inquiries can be made by phoning 01751 472879.

Flower club - The next meeting of the Pickering and District Flower Club is on Wednesday, July 27 at 7.30pm at the WRVS Hungate Centre. It will be a demonstration evening entitled, My Favourite Bit of Yorkshire.

Domino drive - There will be a domino drive in aid of Pickering Town Football Club at the recreation Club on Friday at 7.30pm. Admission is £1.50 which will also include light refreshments.

Open show - The first Pickering and District Horticultural Society Open Show will be held on Sunday, August 28 in the Memorial Hall, Potter Hill. Classes will include flowers, vegetables, plants, children’s, handicrafts, cookery, and floral art. Admission is by donation at the door. The show will be open from 1pm to 4.30pm. Exhibits can be staged between 7pm and 9pm on the evening of Saturday, August 27 or between 8am and 10am on the morning of the show. They must remain in place until 4.30pm on show day. Entry is 30p per class, children’s free of charge. Judging will take place at 10am. There will also be a tombola and teas will be served in the afternoon. For any further information, phone 01751 474939.

Quiz - Monday night is quiz night at the Working Men’s Club, Southgate, starting at 8.30pm. Bingo is played there every Thursday and Sunday night at 7pm Weekly draw - There was no winner of last week’s £150 main prize in the weekly Pickering Town FC Weekly Draw with the numbers 19, 32 and 27. This week’s draw will be increased to £225. To join the draw costs £1 per entry per week. For further information, call at Dunning Butchers, Bridge Street, or contact any Pickering Town FC committee member.

Jazz festival - The fourth annual Ryedale Jazz Festival starts on Sunday at the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul. There will be a concert of spirituals with resident band Ryedale Jazz from 2.30pm to 4pm. From Monday up to, and including Saturday, July 30, all the remaining concerts will be held in the Memorial Hall, Potter Hill, at 7.30pm until 10pm. On Monday the performance will be by Enrico Tomasso’s Remembering Louis Armstrong, Ron Burnett’s Mardi Gras will be playing on Tuesday, and on Wednesday it will be the turn of Tom Culbert’s Quayside Hot Stampers. Individual tickets cost £11 each and a ticket for the week costs £55. Phone 01759 371583 for further information.

Fleamarket – The town’s fleamarket is held in the Liberal club, Smiddy Hill, every Monday and Tuesday from 10am to 4pm until after the War Weekend in October.

Domino drive – Pickering Cricket club is holding a domino drive at the Recreation Club, Mill Lane, on Thursday, July 28, at 7.30pm.

Sentimental Journey - Pickering Musical Society will present Sentimental Journey at the Kirk Theatre, Hungate, from Wednesday, October 12 to Sunday, October 16 as its war week production. Other forthcoming events at the theatre include the Howard Hebron Band on Saturday at 7.30pm, Adam Collier’s night of Yorkshire dialect on Monday, August 1 at 7.30pm and a Roy Orbison Tribute evening, also at 7.30pm. Tickets are now on sale for the various shows from the theatre box office, which is open on Tuesdays from 11am to 1pm, phone 01751 474833.

RIEVAULX

Social evening - About 100 people enjoyed a social evening recently at the home of the Johnson family, Hill End Farm, Bilsdale on behalf of Rievaulx Methodist Church. Everyone enjoyed a meal followed by the choice of various activities including a walk or the opportunity to have a go at playing quoits. The evening raised just over £1,000 which will be divided between The Great North Air Ambulance and Motor Neurone Disease Association.

RILLINGTON

Quiz time - Twelve teams playing for £88 in prize money took part in Mike Williams’ general knowledge quiz in the Fleece Inn. The winners were Gary's Team, second were Team @ the Bar and third Weaverthorpe Four. A consolation prize was awarded to We're Too Young for this Quiz. The £20 jackpot was won by The Who. Gary's Team were also the winners in Jennie’s Sunday night quiz. Mike’s next quiz in the Fleece will be on Friday, July 29.

RYEDALE

Parkinson’s Support - The July meeting of Ryedale Parkinson's Support Group, held at Trinity Methodist Church, Norton was well attended with one new member. The speakers were Dr Steve Smith of York University and Rosalyn Airey, Parkinson's UK local advisor who has recently been appointed to this area. Rosalyn explained her role within Parkinson’s UK and how she can help with the various aspects of the condition. Her contact number is 0344 225 3605. The June meeting was a visit to Park Farm, Rillington, when Ryedale Stroke Group members were also invited for afternoon tea on what was the warmest afternoon of the summer so far. New programmes for future meetings were distributed, the next one being on Thursday, September 8. For further details, phone Gill on 07794 439356.

Branch meeting – Members of the RAFA held a branch meeting at Malton and Norton Golf Club this month. Trevor Schofield, deputy chairman, opened proceedings by congratulating the branch’s oldest member, Mary Manthorpe, on her 96th birthday. Mary was presented with flowers by the youngest member, Iris Hillery. After approving the previous minutes, reports from officers were presented. Branch finances remain healthy and members were grateful for a generous donation from RAF Fylingdales which will be placed in the general fund to benefit local members of RAFA. Additional monies continue to the raised by raffles and the 100 Club. The main business was to organise Wings Week activities. Street collections are to take place from Saturday, September 10 to Saturday, September 17 in Malton, Pickering, Kirkbymoorside, Thornton-le-Dale and Helmsley. Morrisons in Malton had agreed to allow a collection on their premises on the first Saturday with the Malton street collection taking place the following Saturday. Members signed up to man collection points in all locations. Scheduled social events are well booked and include the summer lunch at the Mallyan Spout and an afternoon tea at the golf club. Members were invited to attend parade services for Allied Forces Memorial Day at Elvington on Sunday, September 4 and Battle of Britain Memorial Day on Sunday, September 18 at Eden Camp. An appeal for funds to create a memorial to The Guinea Pig Club was presented and members agreed to send a donation. The next branch meeting will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, September 7 at Malton & Norton Golf Club. New members are welcome. Phone membership secretary Allan Jones on 07747 825309.

SEAMER

St. Martin’s - The Rev Richard Firth presided at the 9.30am service of Holy Communion on Sunday, assisted by Reader Elizabeth Moreland, who also preached the sermon. This was based on the reading of the day from Colossians. Kieron Middleton read a lesson from the Bible, Kate Middleton led the prayers and assisted at the distribution of communion, and Edna Burton accompanied the hymns on the piano. Clare Firth and Sue Johnson were sidespersons and Julie Stephenson served refreshments. Elizabeth also preached at the 11am service of modern worship, which was led by reader Judith Dean. Tim Cremer gave the Bible reading and Christine Bray led the intercessions. Richard Fuller (keyboard) led the sung worship with Becky Cremer (vocals) and John and Sue Grice (guitar and bass). Liz Cremer ran the Sunday Club with Elizabeth Bradley, Jo Taylor was the sidesperson and Mary Otway served refreshments after the service.

SHERBURN

Letters draw - The letters drawn on Saturday in the Sherburn FC letters draw were K O Y. As there was no winner, next week’s prize fund is £240.

Live band - Chimashu will be performing at the East Riding pub on Saturday, July 30 at 9pm.

Fun day - Preparations are well underway for the fun day, barbecue and music afternoon on Sunday, August 28. If anyone would like to have a stall on the day get in touch with a Community Club committee member. The day will also include crazy golf, hoopla, a bouncy castle, face paints, tombola, raffle, table top sale and cake stall.

Village show- The 6th Sherburn Village Show will be held on Sunday, August 14 from 2pm to 3.30pm in the Village Hall. There will be refreshments available and a raffle will be held to raise money for the Christmas tree. From 4pm onwards an after the show barbecue will be held at the East Riding Pub courtesy of Caroline and John Cooper. Show schedules are widely available in the village shops, pub and the surgery reception.

Car boot – The Village Hall committee will be hosting its annual car boot sale on the playing fields in West Garth on Bank Holiday Monday, August 29 from 1pm to 4pm. Sellers can arrive on site from 12.30pm. The cost is cars £3 and vans £5. There will be refreshments and a tombola.

Garden party - There will be a garden party at Gamekeepers Cottage, Potter Brompton, on Saturday, July 30 from 3pm to 5pm to raise funds for Sherburn Methodist Church and Action for Children. There will be a cake stall, games and prize every time tombola.

Fair result - Sherburn C of E Primary School’s summer fair raised £218.18. The Blue team won the school’s sports day.

Methodist news - Donations for coffee continue to be given to support the Air Ambulance. The Bible Fellowship group met in the Chapel Hall under the leadership of Janet Magee. The Sunday morning worship was led by Margaret Crofts who was assisted with the audio visual presentation by Frank Crofts. The congregation were welcomed to chapel by Janet Magee. Steward Liz Aconley read the lessons from the Message translation of the Bible. The organist was Chris Cade. After worship refreshments were enjoyed in the hall together. The service on Sunday at 10.30am will be led by Rev Michael Wear and all are welcome.

St Hilda’s Church - There will be a Holy Communion service on Sunday at 9am led by Rev Joe Kinsella.

SLINGSBY

Ladies Group - Twenty-one members and one visitor met to hear a talk by Janet Pearson of Pearsons Soft Fruit on Tuesday, July 12. Janet had brought three of her favourites which the group were able to sample. A quiz was held and the winner Chris Keane was given a voucher for afternoon tea at the fruit farm. Morag Carmichael and Cynthia Fell served tea and strawberry creamed scones. There will be an outing to Saltaire village in September and the next meeting in the Methodist schoolroom will be a talk by a member of the RSPB on Tuesday, October 11 at 7.15pm.

THORNTON-LE-DALE

Bridge - Tim Johnson and Enid Watson won the meeting on Monday, July 11 with 70.8 per cent. Ralph and Hilary Hurst were second with 61.3 per cent.

Ladies Group - Members travelled to the Tea Rooms at Lockton to enjoy tea and scones and listen to Jamilaine Mainprize explain how she creates her artwork in the mixed media style. With inspiration from the world around her, and using a wide range of materials, she creates works both large and small. Joyce Nellis thanked her for introducing many of the group to a different form of art. Members were asked to provide supper for the concert due to be held last Friday in the chapel when Allerston Aloud Choir providing the entertainment. It was part of the 40th anniversary celebrations.

WOMBLETON

Domino drive - There will be a domino drive in the village hall on Saturday, July 30 at 7.30pm to raise funds for hall funds.

OBITUARY
Thomas Harold Marshall - A service in memory of Thomas Harold Marshall, who died on Wednesday, July 6, aged 91, was held at St Andrew’s Church, Bugthorpe, on Friday, July 15, followed by interment in the churchyard. The service was conducted by the Rev James Finnemore. The organist was Daphne Smithson. Donations in lieu of flowers were for St Andrew’s Church funds. Harold was born at Corner Farm, Bugthorpe, on December 11, 1924, the youngest of four children. He attended Bugthorpe School and did a building apprenticeship with Steels Builders in Pocklington, cycling to work every day. He then worked with Joseph Pulleyne Builder in Stockton-on-the-Forest. In 1958 he married Doris and went to live in Full Sutton for four years before returning to Bugthorpe to the family farm. They had three daughters, Kathryn, Ruth and Elaine. Harold was kept busy with his dairy cows, pigs, sheep and poultry and he also kept bees but still kept his hand on his building skills for neighbouring farmers. A true country gentleman, he played for the village team and Aldby Park. In later years he would enjoy watching cricket on the television and going to Pocklington and Woodhouse Grange to watch his son-in-law Neal and grandsons Matthew and Daniel play. In 1999 Harold and Doris retired to live in Stamford Bridge where they enjoyed gardening and lots of holidays. Doris died in 2012 and the following year Harold suffered a severe stroke and was cared for by the staff at Derwent House, Kexby. Chief mourners were Kathryn and Michael Douglas, Ruth and Neal Jackson, Elaine and Mark Robertson (daughters and sons-in-law), Jessica and Emma Douglas, Matthew, Hannah, Daniel and Ellen Robertson grandchildren (Tilly and Callum Jackson youngest grandchildren did not attend), Nancie Boyes (sister-in-law), Christine Bettley, Eileen and Chloe Boyes (nieces) and David Boyes (nephew).