Hillam News

THE VOICE OF HILLAM VILLAGE

HILLAM NEWS

APRIL 2016 VOLUME 29 ISSUE1

The Tour de Yorkshire Comes To Hillam Only a month to go and Hillam and Monk Fryston will be going Tour crazy and also going global at the same time. So what’s in store for us in a few week’s time ?

we’ll win Welcome to Yorkshire’s land art prize. On race day, free road chalks will be available so pavements and roads can be decorated in true Tour style Contact details for all the above are on Page 4

Yorkshire, bikes and beer The Tour de Yorkshire is coming to Hillam on Saturday 30 April and to celebrate there’s going to be a full day of amazing activities, including a beer festival at the Community Centre. The Tour de Yorkshire is the legacy of Yorkshire’s fabulous Tour de France Grand Depart two years ago.

This second Tour sees both Stage 2 of the men’s race and the women’s race coming through our village.

Decorate your patch

RIP The Hillam Ring Tree

including ‘first one ready’, will feature so don’t wait to get your bikes and bunting up.

As well as individual houses being dressed up, we hope to decorate the entire 2.1 km (1.3 mile) route that the racers will take. Miles of bunting are being made by the WI at workshops planned for Wednesday evenings. Please help them by donating fabric (cottonbased fabrics such as old sheets are ideal) or your sewing skills.

Children at the school are busy creating a design for the land art that will be positioned at the top of the field beside Duncemire Lane, kindly donated for the purpose by Bert’s Barrow. The church With the race beamed live to over 160 have some incredible plans in hand to countries, we want the village to look make St Wilfrid’s stand out for the incredible. A flyer with decoration ideas, helicopter TV crews. Who knows, maybe as well as some of the plans for the day, should already have been delivered to A new world record for you. Use your imagination and have fun Monk Fryston with your design. A best-dressed property See page 13 competition with different categories,

Shocking news for heart attack victims in Hillam.

See page 6

On the verge - cleaning up our pavements See page 17

Sadly, disease has got the better of the Ring Tree and the end is nigh. It has been so symbolic in Hillam for many decades, not least for its adornments with lights every Christmas and the focal point of the “Switch-On” in early December.

Let’s not be too sad, though. All good things come to an end and it has been central to so many events over the years, as well as a shady refuge for many an exhausted cyclist, pensive villagewatchers and, no doubt, a late night resting point for one or two seasoned drinkers from the Cross Keys. It also means the beginning of a new era as a new tree takes its place.

Full report on Page 6

Tony Hudson B.E.M. See page 10

Taking Hillam News Forward by The Editor In This Issue 2 Taking Hillam News Forward 3 The Birding Column 4 Tour de Yorkshire 5 All About Youth 6 The Ring Tree 7 Around the Schools 8 News From The Post Office 9 Community Association Matters 10 Tony Hudson B.E.M. 11 View From The Boundary 12 St. Wilfrid’s Church 13 Monk Fryston Art Club 14 Hillam Parish Council 15 The Cross Keys 16 Hilly’s Healthy Hillam 17 Get Your Summer Body Now 18 Advertisements 22 Local Services 23 Local Groups 24 Tour de Yorkshire Décor Guide Stop Press

Editorial Contacts Hillam News email hillamnews@gmail.com Secretary Shona McWhirter shonamcwhirter@icloud.com Editor Robert Kingsbury compost51@aol.com Deputy Editor Pat Atkinson patatkinson@gmail.com Treasurer David Edwards exsite@exsite.plus.com Distribution Betty Wright Bettywright333@gmail.com Local Services Clubs and Groups Julie Staker attajulie@gmail.com Proof Readers Mick Merry mick.merry@hotmail.co.uk Hilary Curd c1urd@hotmail.com Graham Baker gdbaker15@btinternet.com

The Phoenix I am delighted to say that Hillam News has risen from the ashes. I was interested to know what would happen to it after the mass exodus of the previous production team. It obviously wouldn’t fold but someone had to grasp the challenge, so I sauntered down to the meeting at the Cross Keys to see who it would be.

Whilst some might disagree, I like to keep my mouth shut and let others talk until I know what’s going on; and so it was for an hour or so. Savouring my pint of Guzzler, I soaked up all the comments and opinions of the journalistic assembly, but soon figured out that there was no firm offer from anyone to take on the reins of the editor’s position.

Pressganged After a few pregnant silences, Betty Wright rose from her chairperson’s seat, headed straight for me, placed a friendly arm across my shoulders and asked if I would like another pint. It was a modern day equivalent of pressganging and, without having uttered a single word, I became editor.

Such are the workings of village life.

Outstanding contribution Just a few weeks in post and it is already clear how much we owe to those who have kept Hillam News going without fail for 13 years. Their contribution has been absolutely outstanding and no amount of praise can be too much for them. Thank you all; you have done a fantastic job. The reality, though, is that that is all in the past and we need to move forward.

the doormat and letting everyone know that Hillam News is alive and well.

Easier to read You may notice a few subtle changes already. I’m sure I’m not the only one with failing eyesight so we’ll be using larger, bolder fonts, a few more attention-grabbing impact headers to guide you to areas of personal interest and changes in arrangement of adverts.

Apologies to those who may find their own advertisements a little stretched in this issue due to the new layout. That will be sorted out for the next issue.

Broadening the content Our main aim is to broaden the content for all ages. We will introduce articles by children, a mums page with all sorts of tips by mums for mums, villager profiles and interviews, a “where are they now?” column about those who have moved on and especially all the children who have moved away from the village, “gone but not forgotten” so that we can remember all those characters who are no longer with us but have all helped to shape the village as it is, village business profiles, local places to visit and leisure activities, news from surrounding villages and we’ve even been asked for a cookery page and a puzzle page.

Embracing Monk Fryston

We are also keen to give plenty of coverage to Monk Fryston. The old rivalry may continue but, when all’s said and done, most of us live as one village.

Having lived here for the best part of 30 years, I’ve reached the conclusion that some of them aren’t a bad lot ! So, Monk Fryston, let me welcome you officially to the Hillam News but don’t expect your name in the title ! In due course, we would like to extend circulation to cover Monk Fryston but The Governess Shona McWhirter has taken on the we’ll have to see how the budget goes. secretary’s role, which is probably the key position as she has to keep us all in Beyond the borders line, notified, organised, informed and Also in our broader content, we are happy. Shona is certainly very organised going to include debates on topical and efficient so we’d better all watch political and health issues. There is so our step. much conflicting information on the EU debate, for example; and what is a healthy diet or alternative treatments The Challenge Accepted In the last issue, Editor Howard for various diseases ?

Ferguson, once more stated that it was the best edition yet. Well, Howard, we Finally, we want to be as accessible as agree with you but you have laid down possible and all contact details are in the challenge and we aim to take it on the column to the left. If you have any to greater heights. It may take a few comments, any subjects you want issues to get the hang of it, but we’ll get covering, any responses to our articles, there. At the moment we’re just just contact us. concentrating on our first issue hitting

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The Birding Column by Graham Todd It will have been four months since my last column, and during that time the area has had to endure prolonged periods of very wet weather, culminating in extensive inundation of farmland. Whilst farmers were sitting wringing their hands, watching sprouting winter wheat disappearing beneath vast lakes, we birdwatchers were enjoying unexpected benefits from the new temporary wetlands that were created by all that rain.

On the 11th January I was driving down Austhorpe Lane with Jenny, when, out of the corner of my eye, I noticed what I first thought were two white birds, halfway across a field of uncultivated grassland, just specks of white in the distance. I did not have my binoculars with me at the time, but after parking by the roadside for five minutes, noting that these birds” had not moved, I wrote them off as a couple of plastic bags caught up in the weedy growth.

Little Egrets A couple of hours later on my return home via Austhorpe Lane, I stopped to have another look, just to be sure, but this time, one of the “bags” was moving, so I drove home smartly to get my binoculars.

Returning with binoculars, I was astonished to see that they were two Little Egrets, and further along the road towards Monk Fryston, there was yet another, way back across a field on the other side of the farmhouse! I phoned Stuart Wroe, who said that he had first seen two egrets in the area a few days earlier, and again, what presumably was one of the same birds, in a dyke towards Gateforth. The birds stuck around for a few days, feeding in the muddy lagoons, churned up by horses in the adjoining field, no doubt benefiting from the plentiful availability of invertebrates. The Little Egret is a brilliant white, medium sized species of heron, with black legs and yellow feet. In spring, the plumage of this slim, elegant bird is enhanced by delicate plumes formed by two elongated nape feathers. In Victorian times the UK population was wiped out because birds were shot, so that ladies could grace their hats with these beautiful feathers.

On a gloomy late afternoon on 31st January, I made a very rare excursion to Fairburn Ings, just to see how many egrets came into roost. I counted at least six, possibly seven, which shows that there has been a huge northward expansion of this species in recent years. From the hide down Lin Dyke I watched one bird feeding at close quarters, and could immediately see why this bird has been so successful.

In one five minute spell, I watched it catch six sticklebacks, the feeding method so different from its cousin the Grey Heron.

Little Egrets walk along the reedy margins, constantly stirring up the mud with their bright yellow feet, promptly pouncing upon any fish that emerge from the edges, whereas Grey Heron stand stock still, hoping to spot unwary fish venturing within range of its dagger like bill.

I saw a couple of buzzards perched along by the railway on the Monk Fryston side of Betteras Hill Road, one of them a bird I recognised from last year, as it is almost white underneath.

Clean Your Birdfeeders Some of you will have noticed a decline in Greenfinch and Chaffinch numbers at your feeders, something I have written about on a couple of occasions over the course of last year. The fall in numbers has been attributed to a killer disease called trichomonosis, caused by a parasite first seen in finches in the UK in 2005, with the disease now appearing in finches across Europe. Some are now saying that the spread of the disease is encouraged because people do not clean out their bird feeders regularly, and whilst I have no way of testing the veracity of this, I have dismantled all my feeders to clean out the grunge that collects in the bottom, from where birds collect their seed. I suppose every little helps, and would encourage anyone who has a feeder to do likewise.

Barn Owl Howard Ferguson emailed to say that he had seen a Barn Owl sitting on Scott Gilbert’s fence on the evening of 15th February, which is very encouraging news, particularly following such a wet winter, when many birds are normally unable to get out hunting for food, because of the wet conditions.

Red Kite It is now well into the kite wandering season, and on 28th January I received my first call of the year from that old grouser, Rustic Mike, who said that a Red Kite had flown low over Hillam, from the Monk Fryston direction.

Snipe Finally, two reports of birds of damp On the same day, Stuart Wroe saw grassland. Imelda Smolinski has been another, well outside where one would seeing Common Snipe locally on a regular normally expect to see a kite, at the basis on her patrols, and I put up a junction of the A19 and A64. Why they wintering Woodcock in Gateforth Wood wander about at this time of the year is a 16th February. mystery to me and others, but I suspect it Children’s Easter Wildlife Challenge is a sort of territorial prospecting, or Let’s hear from all you young nature “beating the bounds”, before settling lovers. Hillam News would love to hear down to breed? Common Buzzards do a from all the children who discover some similar sort of thing, and it will not be interesting wildlife. Tell us what you found, where you found it and what you long, probably mid to end of March, thought of it. before we hear the cry of buzzards in Write just one short paragraph and flocks that have in previous years been up email it to us and you could be in the to ten birds, soaring in stacks above next edition of Hillam News. It could be a bird, a rabbit, an insect or even a worm Hillam Square. On 6th February Just make it interesting.

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Tour de Yorkshire continued from the front page Bike trail There’s going to be a bike trail through the villages, similar to the one for the scarecrow festival. It’s a free-to-enter event. To make it happen we need to know if you are planning to put up a bike or Tour art and roughly what it will be.

Contact us using the email below. All information will be treated in the strictest confidence – we wouldn’t want anyone pinching your great idea!

Hog roast From 7pm on Friday 29 April pop down to Bert’s Barrow for a great evening’s entertainment with a hog roast (Anna’s Happy Trotters: Free Range Pork), live band and lots of fresh, local food, as well as local brews. Tickets are £10.

whole day’s action The bar from our legendary Beer Festival, featuring local brews and cycling specials Kids’ entertainment, including bouncy castle, games, face painting and giant sandpit Free music, from Yorkshire brass bands to party, rock and pop Craft stalls and activities for all

Causing a buzz You may have noticed posters for the event appearing round the village and beyond. There’s been a Twitter storm about them. It’s another amazing creation from Martin Davies at Fidgitaldesign and has been re-tweeted by top advertising agencies.

Keep in touch Join our mailing list by e m a i l i n g

Camping

If you fancy camping, perhaps as a taster night for the children without being too far from home, then pitches are available (breakfast available, ask when booking) at mfcc2016tdy@gmail.com and to tell us Bert’s Barrow. your bike art plans.

Visit mfhcc.com for up-to-date Car parking information.

Rolling road blocks lasting about 45 For hog roast and camping, get in touch minutes will happen for each race and we with Bert’s Barrow – visit the shop, email anticipate the police will insist on no bertsbarrow@yahoo.com, via Facebook or parking along the route. If you need to be call 07818 415320. able to get out of the village, free car parking will be available at Bert’s Barrow.

Décor coordinators:

Race times Precise details of the race schedule aren’t available at the time of writing; visit letour.yorkshire.com for updates. It’s thought that the women’s race will be here about 10am with the men’s race due mid-afternoon.

Get cycling Family-friendly cycle activities are planned. The cycle club has enlisted help from Sky Ride’s trained organisers and pre -registration for the rides will almost certainly be needed. Email us (below) if you want to be the first to hear when details are available.

For the more ambitious, the Tour organisers are offering the chance to ride the Stage 3 route on Sunday 1 May. There are three distances available (40 km, 85 km and 119 km). To find out more, visit letour.yorkshire.com/maserati-tour-deyorkshire-ride.

Great entertainment

Bunting making Alex Duncan lexiduncan1@gmail.com 01977 683915 or 07912 434199 Sally Whittingham

Flagpole to Hillside Close Dave Edwards exSite@talktalk.net Hillside Close to end of Main Street: Iain Mitchell iain.mitchell90@btinternet.com 01977 681063 Alice Proctor alice.forbes.proctor@gmail.com 07867 787881 Ring Tree and pump area plus from Brambles Court to the end of the village Julie Sadler sadlers999@btinternet.com 01977 685795 The Square to Orchard Farm David Cockayne lovellandcockayne@gmail.com 01977 681519 or 07590 850265 The Dower House to Brambles Court Maxene Wells maxenewells@hotmail.co.uk 07852 127899

Live big-screen TV so you can follow the

Money and Modelling You may have read in the last issue of Hillam News that the cycle club completed an epic, four-day, 370-mile tour of North Yorkshire raising funds for Epilepsy Action and Macmillan Cancer Support. After a lot of hard asking, the 12 cyclists managed to raise almost £6,000.

Everyone who took part has been completely bowled over by the fact that Three, the employer of two of the riders, has agreed to match this figure. In addition, Vodafone, which employs one of the other cyclists has made a contribution so the total raised is now £13,192.50.

Obviously, the club is very excited about the Tour de Yorkshire coming to town, and hopes everyone will join in the festival of Yorkshire, beer and bikes happening on Saturday 30 April.

At 7.30am on a cold and wet Sunday in November, members of the cycle club took part in a photoshoot outside Monk Fryston Hall for Selby District Council’s PR department to be poster boys for the Tour. This was maybe the first inkling we had that the Tour would be visiting. Who says we don’t have some of the bestlooking MAMiLs in Yorkshire?

MAMiL’s – Middle-aged men in Lycra ?

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All About Youth When the circus came to town Roll up, roll up for the greatest show on Earth! On Friday 26th February, Rainbows, Brownies and Guides from Monk Fryston and Hillam took part in a circus skills Workshop. Winston, our instructor from Shooting Stars Circus Skills, taught us plenty of those and made us laugh so much too!

He started with a clown show, knocking things over,falling off things, juggling and spinning plates. The girls were openmouthed with awe, Winston then taught us that balancing is a very important circus skill. We all started by trying to balance a peacock feather on our hand.

It was tricky to master but with a bit of practice they all managed to have a go and moved on to balancing our feathers on other body parts – feet, elbows, chins – you name it we tried it!

and it’s a good job the plates were plastic but, with concentration, we all got the hang of it and tried spinning a plate whilst balancing on one leg, on the end of our finger or making it jump into the air and catching it.

Finally, we tried flipping and throwing with flower sticks and moving around the hall on quadricycles. The girls worked so hard and laughed so hard too. The lesson concluded when Winston answered the girls’ questions and gave away some circus secrets! As one Brownie whose question was “This isn’t a question, it’s a statement” put it, “Winston you’re awesome!” We all agreed!

If you are interested in your daughter joining girlguiding and becoming part of our amazing family, please contact Marie (Rainbows and Brownies) 07887 608604 or Mandy(Guides) 07768 835059 or Next we tried spinning plates. There were enquiryym.girlguiding.org.uk plenty of crashes and bangs to start with

Rainbows Leader Needed

everything in Guiding there is lots of support and full training as well as the

You may have seen the Rainbows out and assistance of some fabulous and about in our village or maybe your experienced parent helpers at Rainbows. daughter was a Rainbow at some stage. As a volunteer you give up your time for Well Rainbows are girls aged 5 -7, the others but you also get so much back in youngest members of our Girlguiding return. It is such a pleasure to watch the family. They have lots of fun making and girls grow and develop, to see them doing, building brilliant friendships and challenge themselves to go that bit learning so much as they work on their further and to achieve their goals and feel Roundabout Badges. More than that they so proud of themselves. learn

life skills, develop their selfconfidence, learn to work as a team, So please do not dismiss this. Please do not assume that someone else will do it. discover their full potential and grow.

Please think hard about how you can Without a lead volunteer the Fryston help.

Rainbow Unit will close and girls will no Rainbows have gone from strength to longer have the opportunity to experience strength over the last 8 years, thanks to its The

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current Rainbow Gatenby, has decided to step down at volunteer or assistant helper please get in Easter and we are in need of a lead touch. volunteer. Could this be you or someone you know?

Lisa Taylor, District Commissioner 01977 790468 Mob 07976 946721

Do not be daunted by the idea – as with tinymoz@gmail.com

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Monk Fryston & Hillam Youth Club New helpers are needed to work on a rota system on Mondays during term time 6.30 until 8pm.

To play a valuable and rewarding role in helping our 8-11 year-olds, please contact: John Leslie 01977 682334 Hannah Alderson 01977 682650 email s.leslie@btinternet.com

Hillam Ring Tree The Parish Council have been monitoring the condition of the Horse Chestnut tree in the Square for two years now.

Unfortunately the tree is diseased and cannot be saved by treatment. We have had three different tree surgeons look at it and they all agree it must be removed.

them to make sure the tree is, albeit smaller, able to be lit up for Christmas 2016.

The Council had expected the tree to be removed in 2017; the speed of the deterioration of the tree has meant we needed to act sooner. The work involved will be costly with the bench needing removing; electrics sorting; current lights being removed; tree removing; ground preparation; and buying and planting a new tree. As such we decided that the Council would issue no grants to organisations for the end of this financial year (2015/16).

It is sad to have what appears to be a beautiful tree taken down and as it is such a feature of the village we need to make sure that we are able to get the job done well and put in the largest and most suitable tree we can afford to replace it.

The Parish Council is currently applying to Selby Council to get permission to remove the tree. This is because it is in a Conservation Area. Once this is through, we will dress the tree for the Tour De Yorkshire and then arrange for its removal.

The Ring Tree Committee is aware of the situation and we will obviously work with

If there is someone, or family, or an organisation that would like to donate a new tree the Parish Council would like to hear from you, contact Juvina Janik the Council Clerk

This is where it all started with the planting ceremony. There are one or two hillampcclerk@gmail.com familiar faces in there ! Many thanks to Dorothy Hudson for the photo.

Defibrillator in Hillam We know that the community believe defibrillators are important because of the support that the Heart Sparks Defibrillator volunteer group has had over the years. That group is still active, but numbers of volunteers have dropped and the requirements for being able to use one of their defibrillators is more demanding, requiring training at quite a rigorous level. The Parish Council have talked to members of the group during our deliberations.

We have since looked into different providers, asked the residents their views on it; considered where to put one and we have now reached a point where we can move forward.

In the Phone Box Our first thoughts were to put in into the phone box, and we checked how much usage there had been in the previous year. There had been two calls, one private and one emergency call. We were very keen if we were to use the phone box to retain the ability to make emergency calls from the box.

particularly central to the village and is easy to access. Other sites were considered but did not have the advantages of the phone box, which can be purchased by the Parish Council for ÂŁ1.00, and BT are keen to see the phone boxes used for siting defibrillators.

you on the line giving instructions; that will be the same.

If you have someone else with you, or a neighbour you can quickly contact, then the 999 operator will give you instructions on where the defibrillator is, if there is a code to get it out of the cabinet and always keep you on the Easy to Use Last year the Parish Council attended a phone to talk you through it. The 999 presentation on defibrillators and found operator can identify exactly where you out how accessible and easy they can be are and where the nearest defibrillator is. for any member of the public to use on a person having a suspected cardiac arrest. The reason for using a defibrillator is the speed with which it can be accessed and The defibrillators themselves are very used. It significantly increases chances of easy to use. They are lightweight, battery people surviving a cardiac arrest. powered; give instructions loudly and Although you will not need training to be clearly with spoken and visual messages. able to use the machine, once the If the person who is potentially having a defibrillator is installed, there will be cardiac arrest doesn’t need a shock the village first aid training sessions which machine won’t give one, if the person anyone can come to. does it will identify that itself and talk you The Parish Council is applying for grants through the process. towards getting a unit installed, but it will also need some donations from members How the Process Works We will put a Some scenarios in a suspected heart of the community. emergency: In all cases of illness call 999. collecting box in the Cross Keys. If any If you are at home and your partner business or family would like to sponsor becomes ill, or if you are by yourself you or donate to the project we would love to would normally phone 999 and wait for talk to them.

The other advantage to using a phone box is it is warm and dry and it has a light and a power supply. Our phone box is the ambulance with the operator keeping

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Around the Schools Burton Salmon CP School We have many achievements and new challenges to report this term. In Class 1 we are learning all about the Arctic and have made some wonderful collages of penguins and superb visitor leaflets. Our role play area is an explorers lodge with the Northern Lights. Class 2 are studying Charlie and The Chocolate Factory in English and enjoyed an exciting and informative visit to the York Chocolate Story.

We are very proud that one of our pupils has made the finals of the county cross country competition and we wish Lily good luck in March when she represents our school in Dalby Forest.

Our KS1 pupils have just been to a taster festival where they tried cricket, badminton, boccia (similar to the French game, petanques), curling and gymnastics.

The Healthy Eating Club is as popular as ever and we have a new multi sports after school club on Tuesdays.

Monk Fryston CE Primary School We were absolutely delighted to find in early March that the Department for Education has accredited our school as a National Teaching School—a wonderful achievement.

Teaching Schools are all rated as “outstanding". They take a leading role in recruiting and training new entrants to the profession. They identify and develop leadership potential; they provide support for other schools, and work with schools across their alliance to raise standards of teaching. We are now one of 700 schools in England to be granted teaching school status.

In the future we will be more involved in delivering training opportunities for teachers, helping to nurture talent, participating in action research into the most effective ways to teach children, and will support schools who need improvement. The benefits of this involvement will be noticed in our school as we can draw from the very best practice to help our children. It will support our succession planning and this will make sure that our school continues to perform extremely well in years to come.

Thinking of others is important to us and, just before Christmas, our School Council chose to support N.S.P.C.C. in a sponsored spell. Our pupils raised the magnificent sum of £730.60, which earned them special badges and certificates from the Our strong links with STAR Alliance N.S.P.C.C for this outstanding achieve- schools means that we can draw upon a wider range of expertise and skills. We ment. will work with our partner schools to We were also visited by the president of ensure high quality school-led initial Sherburn Lions Club to present our school teacher training and professional with a certificate for the books we collect- development opportunities for teachers at all stages of their career. ed to send to schools in Sri Lanka.

In March we have been invited to the Fair Trade Conference to be presented with a certificate from the Lord Mayor of York for our involvement and work in building community cohesion and understanding.

Mrs D. Andrews Head Teacher

This is an exciting new phase of our school’s development. We are really proud of what we have already achieved, and we know that this accreditation will open new doors for us. We really feel that being a Teaching School will help us to achieve .fantastic outcomes for our children.

Rick Weights Headteacher

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Monk Fryston Post Office and Stores Can we first say how glad we are to see the return of the Hillam News with its new editorial team, It is such a vital tool for all of us in communicating what is happening in Hillam and Monk Fryston.

The timing of this issue also gives us the opportunity to wish all our customers a very happy New Year and happy Easter at the same time.

Handmade Easter chocolates, eggs etc. are now on sale in here in the Stores.

You can always check out exactly what our Monk Foodie products on our Facebook pages. (Monk Foodie or Monk Fryston Post Office and Stores) Home-baked cakes continue to be sold in store and truffles and fudges will be sold all year round.

News and Improvements Our chiller and freezers are now brimming with individually-sourced, quality ready meals and more. All the frozen meals can be cooked from frozen and include some organic and some gluten-free products.

Guest Accommodation Work has now begun on our barn conversion into a three double bedroomed guest house with evening dining facilities too. We hope to open in September and will keep you updated on progress and facilities.

New products include: Beef and organic lamb joints from Monk Fryston Organics Ready meals from Beningbrough Home Farm, award-winning Aberdeen Angus casseroles with more dishes to follow.

Vegetarian meals, pastas and salad items from Suma Wholefoods.

Seafood meals from Chapmans’which are not available in supermarkets.

Ready meals and pre-prepared vegetable dishes from Oakhouse which are also not available in supermarkets.

Puddings, desserts, crumbles, sponges, ice creams, gateaux and more from Beningbrough Home Farm, Cartmel, Hunters, Brymor, Brakes, Oakhouse and our very own Monk Foodie brand.

Soups, including organic and gluten-free from Suma Wholefoods and Yorkshire Provender.

Tour de Yorkshire The bike races will be passing along Main Street on Sat 30th April. We will be entering into the spirit of the event with themed decorations adorning the Stores. There will be hand baked topical treats ready for the event also.

Remember to come early for the best view.

Competitions & Prizes Our monthly free prize draw continues.

The February winners were Mrs.J Collinson – Lanson Champagne, and Mr S. Twidale – deli box.

The March winners are the Sadler family with the 1st prize of champagne, and Tonu Vaks with the 2nd prize of the deli box. It could be you in April. It’s free to Monk Foodie Products enter so just make sure to fill in an entry Our own handmade chocolate truffles form while your in the Stores. can now be found on sale at Beningbrough Hall Home Farm, York.

At Easter, we will be giving away 2 Easter eggs for children aged 4-11, with four runner-up prizes of our little mini egg nests – handmade in store from Belgian chocolate. All you have to do is call in and complete our chocolate quiz form. The 2 winners will be drawn at random and notified on 24th March .

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR CONTINUED CUSTOM

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Community Association of Hilary, Mark, Sue, Steve, Chris and Les who, as Cough and Drop, were runaway Once again, the Community Centre was winners with a total of 163. To great applause, they were presented with the packed for this year’s Wise Owl Quiz and it was generally agreed that it was Wise Owl Trophy by two winners from last year, Iain Mitchell and James Johnson. the best one yet. It also raised a fantastic sum of over £1450 to be Technical Wizardry invested in the Community Facilities.

A big thank you is due to Bill Holmes who 125 people formed 18 teams and tried to masterminded the technical wizardry on answer over 200 question through the the big screen to show all the questions, evening as well as have supper, drinks answers and most importantly the scores he had compiled. His tremendous and a lot of light hearted fun. innovation made a great evening even Just five points separated four teams with better. It also helped to quell mutterings Earth Wind and Fire on 151, the Co- about family favouritism due to the very optimists on 148, and The Three Quacks close relationship between quizmaster and the Driving Force equal on 146. and winners. It was what you might call However, none of these excellent teams the Wright result in the end ! could match the outstanding performance

Wise 0wl 2016

Village Plan will be on public display at an exhibition and consultation on 30th April at the Monk Fryston and Hillam Community Centre. It is the Tour de The last Village Plan was created by Yorkshire Day and entrance will be free. residents in 2008 and ran through to 2013. The purpose of the Village Plan is Residents will be able to add their for the residents to reach a concensus on opinions at this event. After the exhibition what improvements they considered the Village Plan working group will review would most benefit the village. all opinions submitted and consolidate

Village Plan Progress and Timetable

Wooden Spoon It was also decided, on the spur of the moment, to introduce a new, selfawarded, 2016 Wise Owl Wooden Spoon.

Here for the Beer founded and took the Wooden Spoon in very convincing style with a very hard earned 94 points. The photograph of the team clasping the wooden spoon wearing big smiles was in stark contrast to their blank expressions which could be seen most of the evening on hearing the questions.

So, make a note now of that the Wise Owl Quiz trophy and wooden spoon will both be up for grabs on Saturday 28th January 2017. The Community Association would like to thank everyone who helped stage the event and all who came along and enjoyed it.

Proms at the Pavilion

For the first time this summer, on Saturday evening of July 16th, we will be staging a fabulous evening of musical entertainment in the majestic rural setting of mature trees so familiar to Hillam and Monk Fryston cricketers for many, many years.

Our Prom at the Pavilion is a new joint them in readiness for residents to rank in venture promoted and organised by the It enabled several village organisations to importance for inclusion in the new village Cricket Club, Chernobyl Aid UK and the help justify their applications for grants plan on July 17th.

Community Association. It has been towards improving facilities for residents.

Good examples of this are the new cricket This will be the final public exhibition and conceived on the lines of the many pavilion and the redeveloped community consultation day. It will take place at the famous and popular country house ‘Proms in the Parks’ events, but with two centre.

Hillam and Monk Fryston Cricket Club. big differences.

This coincides with the cricket and The current residents’ group is initially football clubs’ annual Fun Day. First, all the proceeds will be shared reviewing the 2008-13 Village Plan and is readopting it until a new plan can be Following this stage, the Village Plan between the three local organisations and second, you will not need to waste created. working group will scrutinise the residents your time and money driving long input and use the outcome to formulate a In the autumn we conducted a survey of new Village Plan. This will be published in distances to enjoy a fabulous summer evening of entertainment with family, resident’s opinions and have received September 2016. friends and neighbours. The event will some 140 submissions and some clear culminate with a spectacular, musically trends are emerging.

We would urge all residents to get accompanied firework display at dusk. involved and take part in this very Between now and April 14th we will be important process, after all it’s your canvassing opinions from village groups, villages and we want to make sure that all Full detail will be given in the next issue of Hillam News or you can register your clubs and businesses to add to the your wishes are included in the plan. interest at existing individual submissions.

All these views for inclusion in the new

The EU Referendum Debate

By the time the next Hillam News is published, we will be just a few weeks away from the EU Referendum. It may not be local but, whatever the outcome, it will have a major impact on all of our lives. It seems appropriate, therefore, to have some form of debate on the subject. Here are a few questions that you may like to consider and submit a few thoughts for inclusion in the next edition. We are

Ray Newton

promsatthepavilion@gmail.com

looking for a balance of views. There are movement (possibly including Turkey) ? four main areas to consider; economy, 3) Do you think the UK economy will be immigration, security and independence. stronger in or out of the EU ?

4) Are you happy that unelected officials 1) What is more important to you - in the EU have a large say in governing independence for the UK or the strength the UK ? of the UK economy ?

5) Would be we better off as a state of 2) There are several categories of the EU than we are as a sovereign state? immigrant. How do you view the Send us your emails for inclusion in the immigration of Syrian refugees, economic next issue or would you like a proper migrants, EU workers with freedom of organised debate ?

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Meet The Villagers What better way to introduce this new feature than to cast the spotlight on the exceptionally modest Tony Hudson. Tony, now proudly 77, has dedicated so much of his time over most of those decades to community service in Hillam and Monk Fryston.

Tony Hudson B.E.M.

be reduced and that there should be more development of the green countryside for leisure.

Next Stop Buckingham Palace Tony will collect his award at County Hall,

British Empire Medal Tony has now been justifiably awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List. The award came completely out of the blue and Tony is convinced he doesn’t deserve it, but we’ll let the readers be the judge of that.

Tony’s roles in the community have been as follows: Every position on the Monk Fryston and Hillam Community Association Committee and now Honorary Life President.

Organising the annual bonfire.

Organising Jubilee celebrations Organising the Olympic torch event Organising Tour de Yorkshire events Parish Councillor for 27 years.

Tony’s wife, Dorothy, convinced him he should accept it “on behalf of all those, past and present, who have helped and worked in the village and community.”

Founder of the Hillam Footpaths group and responsible for the shifting of tons of materials to revitalise local footpaths and save them for the community.

Tony the Team Player Tony would be the first to point out that many other people have also put in a lot of effort and that is why he sees himself as the recipient of his B.E.M. on behalf of all the community workers. He also Northallerton, just in time to sport it on stresses how much he enjoys working as Tour de Yorkshire Day. He will then go on part of a team. to sip Yorkshire Tea with Her Majesty at Buckingham Palace.

Looking to the Future Needless to say, Tony has some strong So, a big thank you, Tony, from all the views on the future of the village and he villagers for your massive contribution feels very strongly that the village should over the decades. Your efforts have been develop as a village and not as a a major part in making Hillam and Monk suburban sprawl, that speed limits Fryston the wonderful village that it is and through Monk Fryston and Hillam need to for us all to enjoy. Well done, Tony.

Clerk to the Burial Committee Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator Village Craft Fair organiser Fund raiser for the community centre improvements and the Ring Tree seat.

Cricket club volunteer Chernobyl Aid Group convoy man to Belarus.

worker

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Richard Wilby Hillam News is sad to report the passing of Richard Wilby. He was a much-loved person in the village and had lived here for most of his life.

His main role in the team was as a bowler, although not a quickie, as his build restricted him from tearing in and hurling the ball down at some pace.

He was so proud when his daughter, No, Richard used his head and knew Emily, gained entrance to university and son, Josh, qualified for a mechanical engineering apprenticeship.

There is no doubt that his great love was cricket and the following words are from his captain in the 2nd XI for many years, Keith Ward.

that putting the ball on the spot did the trick and he was so good at that it led him to become one of the leading bowlers in the team taking many wickets season after season.

When batting he knew quick singles were out but why run when you could hit the ball to the boundary ? He did just that by hitting the ball hard.

All those who played for the Club over the years with Richard have fond memories of such a very well liked character, he will be sorely missed.”

“Richard loved his cricket and played

for several years for the 2nd team with Hillam & Monk Fryston Cricket Club in the Wetherby & District Cricket League.

Amidst the sadness, we should all be grateful for the part that Richard played in village life.

He was well regarded by his team mates who knew him as Rich, or even more affectionately as Big Dick, due to his size.

Lorraine would like Hillam News to pass on her deep appreciation and thanks to all those who have helped her and the children and given her such tremendous support.

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View From The Boundary The New Season This year promises to be really exciting as our 1st XI will be playing Division One cricket in the Wetherby League for the first time since the early nineties, following promotion last season as Division Two champions.

First Match The first match is on Saturday 16 April at home to Kirk Deighton, so why not come on down and support the team in their Division One debut. Apart from superb cricket, and banter to match, we also have a bar and our renowned cricket tea, that quintessential part of English village cricket.

Situations Vacant As a club we continue to evolve and in order to do that we need to strengthen our management team. We currently have three positions to fill, hopefully, before the start of the season. These are all voluntary positions.

Club Treasurer To ensure efficient and prudent management of the Clubs finances, Providing budgets, annual and monthly management accounts. A background in accounting or bookkeeping would be useful.

Club Manager

On the same day, the 2nd XI is away to To ensure that the facilities of the club Kirk Hammerton “A”at East Keswick are maintained. This is a hands on C.C. position so a background in DIY would be required.

Mike Allison has been working hard preparing the ground so all is set for PR and Media another thrilling season in this To raise the profile of the club locally beautiful location. and to maintain the website.

New Players The club always needs new players.

Holidays, business, work and family commitments often mean that regular players are not always available. So if you are a cricketer and looking to play cricket again, come and have a look at Hillam. We are a very friendly and welcoming club.

Junior Cricket Help Needed The future of the club relies very heavily on a steady supply of juniors coming through who are properly coached in their chosen discipline. We will continue to run a junior section at Hillam as we have done for many years.

Once again we need help from parents to assist with coaching and helping with fund raising events for equipment, coaching and perhaps a day out at Headingley for a T20 match. We will be calling a meeting about this shortly.

Match Day Helpers We need people to look after our kitchen, bar and drinks facilities on match days. Cricket teas are prepared by our players but we do need some people to look after the refreshment area.

How To Apply If you are interested in any of these positions and would like further details, or to apply, then please contact me, Tonu Vaks, on: 01977 685227 or 07787 117650 e-mail: vaksy@btinternet.com We look forward to welcoming players old and new, all our regular supporters and newcomers and, of course, the influx of new volunteers, at the club very shortly. Your help and support are really appreciated.

Tonu Vaks, Chairman, H&MFCC Richard Wilby A Hillam cricketer’s tribute We who played cricket with Richard remember his formidable bowling and his opportunistic batting. When he was the biggest member of the side the opposition would often regard him a liability. How wrong they were. Richard bowling off six paces could release

what appeared to be a cricket ball but turned into an unswattable high-speed wasp when it reached the other end.

His pace, control and bounce off the pitch defied his leisurely approach. His batting was distinctly “stand and deliver”; it was usually four or nothing.

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St. Wilfrid’s Church allowed to read the Gospel and preach.

THE READER’S REFLECTIONS This is the first time I’ve been asked to write in the Hillam News and some of you may wonder who I am. The title in the heading of this article isn’t much of an explanation and I always find it quite embarrassing explaining to people, who are not familiar with the term, why I’m called a Reader. Some years ago I would have been called a Lay Reader. “Lay” means of the people and “Reader” means that I’ve been licensed by the Archbishop of York to carry out certain ministerial duties in the Church of England.

This year celebrates 150 years of Reader ministry and originally Readers were only allowed to read the prayer book services of Matins and Evensong if a priest was not present. It has always been a nonstipendiary ministry with Readers balancing their commitment to home life, paid employment and their commitment to the Church. As the years passed, Readers became more qualified in theology and biblical studies and were

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SUNDAY 20 MARCH 2016 11.00 Palm Sunday Service St Wilfrid’s, Monk Fryston FRIDAY 25TH MARCH 2016 14.00 Good Friday Devotional Service, St.Mary’s, South Milford SUNDAY 27TH MARCH 201 11.00 Easter Day All-age Communion Service St Wilfrid’s, Monk Fryston DO JOIN US OVER EASTER IF YOU CAN

BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN FOR WEDDINGS AND BAPTISMS IN 2016 Enquiries to the Rector Tel. 01977 680788 Email. hetherington556@btintenret.com

Today Readers in the York Diocese do 3 years training which is both academic and practical and after a 4th year may gain a foundation degree in theology and ministry. After further study, this can become an honours degree.

duties.

Today, many parishes rely on Readers to support the priest in his or her ever demanding work, especially in pastoral ministry. I’ve lived in South Milford for almost 50 years and am fortunate to know many families in the benefice and they too know me. It’s a joy and a privilege to share both good times and not so good times with people, to try and reflect something of God’s love and care especially for those who haven’t yet discovered it for themselves.

I hope that these few words will serve as my introduction and that when I next write in the Hillam News you’ll at least know a bit about who I am and what I do.

Today we’re having some much longed for sunshine with the promise of spring. I We have very similar training to that of hope this will bring some cheer to those the ordained ministry but we are not of you who’ve felt it’s been a long priested. This means that although we miserable winter. can take many different types of services including funerals, we cannot consecrate Best wishes bread and wine at Holy Communion, baptise or conduct marriages, all of which are called sacraments and are priestly Margaret

1ST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH 8.00 9.30 11.00 19.30

11.00 Morning Prayer, St Wilfrid’s 4TH SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH

Holy Communion, St Wilfrid’s Parish Communion, St Mary’s 9.30 Morning Prayer, St Mary’s Family Service, St Wilfrid’s 11.00 Parish Communion, St Wilfrid’s ‘Seven-Thirty’, St Mary’s 18.00 Holy Communion, St Mary’s

2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH

5TH SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH (WHEN ONE OCCURS)

9.30 Parish Communion, St Mary’s 11.00 Parish Communion, St 10.30 Benefice Service at either St Wilfrid’s Wilfrid’s or St Mary’s 18.00 Evensong, St Mary’s Please see the website for further RD details www.stwilfridandstmary.org 3 SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH 8.00 9.30

Holy Communion, St Wilfrid’s Family Communion, St Mary’s

ST WILFRID’S CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING 24 APRIL The Annual Parochial Church Meeting for St Wilfrid’s Church takes place on Sunday 24 April at 10.15am after a short earlier Communion Service which begins at 9.30am. Please do try and join us for the meeting as we seek to appoint Churchwardens and PCC Members. th

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6pm (18.00) services are at 4pm (16.00) in winter months Hillam Lights Winners January £20 £10 £5

Ian Metcalfe Vera Jackson Alice Proctor

Hillam Lights Winners February £20 £10 £5

Rachel Timson Pauline Styles Vera Jackson

Monk Fryston Art Club We’ve Made History !

Firstly the Tour de Yorkshire is exercising our minds and paintbrushes. We have a number of keen cyclists in the club and consequently, a Monday painting bicycles is planned. Malcolm tells us it is particularly hard to paint a bike that is convincingly rideable and, even more so, to incorporate it in a painting but: we'll The mantra of the Society for All Artists have a go.

(SAA) is "to Inform, Encourage and Inspire" and, to this end, they set a huge We hope to put the results on display in challenge. I pondered on the enormous a small exhibition, probably at The collection of art in places like Manor House, for everyone to see, along The Hermitage in St Petersberg where, If with tea and coffee, on the 30th April. you spend twenty seconds looking at Please come and visit us, you'll be very each object you would be there seven welcome. years or the Prado, in Madrid, with probably the world's finest collection of Selby Exhibition European art that boasts the best of A furniture store in Selby has offered us Goya and Valezquez, El Greco and exhibition space throughout the month Titian, Rubens and others. of May. This is a totally new and exciting venture, so its full steam Together we did it! Each of the ahead to produce some interesting and mini paintings have been mounted on inventive new works. An art gallery in panels, which took more than 30 litres of Selby sounds wonderful; something we glue. Thank you for taking part, and for are really looking forward to. being a world record breaker. The art club sent 132 very tiny paintings and The only other thing we would like is a drawings. The total amount submitted glorious summer, when we can paint was 31,330, which have covered 66 outside in an interesting garden or enjoy panels, an area of 190m squared and, if an outing to the Sculpture Park, which laid end to end, would measure 2.79 km we are currently arranging. If it rains, it's which is twice the height of Ben not so good.

Nevis! The exhibition will go online shortly and there will also be a web link Annual Exhibition to help you find your own painting The annual exhibition will be held on quickly.

18th September at Monk Fryston Hall, We are happy to be back in the village. It Alternatively the panels will be on is, after all, Monk Fryston’s Art Club, so display to the public (tickets only) at the please put the date in your diary. The SAA headquarters in Newark, at open hall at Thorpe Willoughby was an days throughout the summer. interesting experience and ideal for the Visit www.saa.co.uk/opendays extended exhibition to celebrate our 25th anniversary. This year we plan to This Year’s Projects include some craft items made by Following a club meeting, chaired by members and about 100 paintings.

Rod Ward, we have a number of exciting projects to involve members this year.

If you painted a small picture for us at our annual exhibition at Thorpe Willoughby last year or in Monk Fryston Church at Harvest Festival, then you helped to break a world record for the largest number of works of art under one roof.

Jean Dearn

Hon. President.

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Where are they now ?

Philip and Denise Brook It’s a few years now since Philip and Denise lived in Hillam, at Minaru on Main Street.

Then, for several years, they made their home in Deer Park in Monk Fryston. When the opportunity arose with Denise’s retirement, they didn’t hesitate in relocating to the sun near Estepona on the Costa del Sol. It seems Philip’s favourite pastime now is

winding us all up in our miserable British winter by posting photo’s of the pair of them on sunny golf courses or relaxing by the pool or patronising the many local restaurants. Never far away is a glass of wine so I guess some things never change.

We wish them both well in their new life in the sun.

Tell Us Where They Are To include an item about any of your friends and family who have moved away from the area then please email us a few details and a clear photograph, and we’ll take it from there.

It doesn’t matter how long ago they left or whether they live in Aberford or Australia, Goole or Germany. It would be particularly interesting to hear how the children of the village have fared since they moved away.

Contact us at hillamnews@gmail.com

Hillam Parish Council Hillam Parish Council Website Hillam News is changing its reporting of Parish Council minutes. Only the major issues discussed at Parish Council meetings will be covered. However, the Council now has its own website. It is currently under construction but will have all Councillors and Clerk contact details, minutes of meetings, financial reports, policies, local events and links to other sites on it. www.hillamparishcouncil.co.uk Residents will be able to report local issues such as street lighting, direct to the Clerk.

January Meeting Key Points

burglars is to have the outside of property suggested that the Parish Council contact Highways to bring the state of the surface well-lit. to their attention especially as the Tour de Budget Fly-tipping – it was suggested that skips Yorkshire will be using it as part of the For 2016/7, the grass-cutting budget has could be placed locally via CEF funding. route been increased from £800 to £1700.

CCTV is covering hotspots now.

Street lighting costs have been budgeted All pavements listed as problem areas at £2500 compared to last year’s £1500. from last meeting have been reported and Funds have been ring-fenced for The Ring British Empire Medal given case numbers Tree replacement and ongoing Tony Hudson has been awarded the commitment to the village water pump.

British Empire Medal for work service to A 95 Alive Form is to be completed to report speeding along Betteras Hill Road.

Hillam and Monk Fryston.

Planning It was agreed that a speed monitor would The five year land supply has been be best located at the village end of the finalised. Information is available via the February Meeting Key Points row of bungalows before the railway Selby District Council website crossing.

Hillam News and the Defibrillator

Recycling Plant at Betteras Hill There have been concerns regarding the height of the material at the site. Planning Enforcement has stated that the site is working within planning restrictions already passed and therefore there is nothing the council can do to object to its use. It was agreed to continue to monitor work there. Complaints from the public need to go to planning enforcement directly.

Streets and Drains Cllr Robertson rang Selby District Council direct to have the streets and drains cleaned, which has been carried out. In future, SDC can be rung directly as necessary and the specific areas reported.

Community Engagement Forum Police advise that the best way to deter

The Parish Council took the lead in arranging meetings to find volunteers to ensure the continuation of Hillam News and the promotion of the debfibrillator, and were successful on both counts.

Community Infrastructure Levy After attending a presentation on the Community Infrastructure Levy, Cllr Sadler explained to the council how the new payments would be allocated and paid. It was noted that the Community Infrastructure Levy (the sum paid by developers to the Council for commensurate improvements to local infrastructure) is much less restrictive with regards to what it can be used to fund which is agreed to be an improvement on the previous Section 106 scheme.

Village Maintenance Resurfacing of Chapel Street – it was

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

South Milford Parish Council: www.southmilford.org

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

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Tour de Yorkshire update The committee are planning to hold a full day of events for local families to enjoy.

There are plans to dress up Hillam and Monk Fryston to make it attractive on camera to the worldwide audience, a number of suggestions are being discussed including land art, decorating landmark buildings and having cricket and football matches on.

Welcome To Yorkshire are keen to promote the area and will be running a best dressed village competition.

Queen’s 90th Birthday Beacons It was agreed that because this is the weekend preceding the Tour de Yorkshire, it would be too much organisation and planning, bearing in mind how much will be taking place on the Tour de Yorkshire weekend, to also run this event.

Have Any Views Or Questions ?

Let us know at Hillam News and we’ll raise them in time for the next issue.

The Cross Keys—The Pub Is The Hub After a busy Christmas period at the Keys, have plans to introduce afternoon teas occasional informative talks, gift and card things have continued to hot up on every on Thursdays very soon. Current food stalls and fashion shows – with local front. serving times are 12pm – 8.30pm every models who light up the catwalk! day.

Mel’s Big 60

Quiz Night

Thank you to everyone who joined Mel in celebrating his 60th Birthday in January.

We were overwhelmed by the number of people who came to enjoy the evening.

Thursday night from 9pm is Pub Quiz Night at the Keys with a combination of pictures and questions being read each week. Your team could be the lucky winners of a Gallon of Ale, so why not give it a try?

In addition to the development of the food side of the pub our Golf Society is in full swing again for the year ahead, with different events set for each and every month at various Golf Clubs around the area. The Society welcomes all golfers, Ladies’ Loos We are delighted about the complete male or female, of any handicap. To refurbishment of the Ladies toilets – after a reported 38 years of avocado tiles, this is certainly a highlight for the ladies in 2016! This investment into the premises is the start of several smaller improvements to keep our beloved pub a place we can be proud of.

Keys People

The Football Team The Cross Keys Football Team (registered as Monk Fryston United Open Age) are gaining great momentum as the season progresses, carving out several wins in recent weeks. They are probably one of the youngest teams in the league, but all the lads are working together well and show great commitment both at training and on match days. Home matches are played at Stocking Lane Playing Fields.

So far in 2016 we have also seen some of our team move on to new ventures and we wish them all the very best of luck.

Thanks to continued gradual increase in Live Music trade we are delighted to confirm we now have 3 full time professionally We are soon to be launching regular qualified chefs on board, their biggest Live Music and Karaoke nights on a test being Mother’s Day when they weekend. Look out for information in turned out 180 quality meals with relative the pub, on our website and one our ease. Matthew, Matty and Andy have Facebook page. strong backgrounds in the industry; at The Bon Restaurant in Sherburn & The Darts & Dominoes Three Horseshoes in Fairburn. We are come along to a Society Day, simply On Monday evenings, we will be reserve your place with a £10 deposit at delighted to have them on board. introducing a Darts and Dominoes Team least one week before the event. The full to the Cross Keys, so please get in touch fixture list can be found on our website Thought For Food if you would be interested in joining us. www.crosskeyshillam.com/golfsociety Our new Chefs have also been part of developing the new spring menu and the Coffee Mornings Finally, may we both thank everyone in introduction of our new weekly offer. To the village for your loyalty and custom, Monday Coffee morning is as popular as complement the Fishy Fryday offer of without which we would not be able to ever, with at least 30 people attending Fish ‘n’ Chips twice for £12 each and keep developing the Cross Keys as a hub each week; ladies and gentlemen of every Friday, we now have a Wot-a-Pie of our lovely community. various ages. It is a great way of getting Wednesday offer of Pie & Chips for two to know more people in our village. In for just £15 every Wednesday. We will Cheers addition to enjoying a cuppa and a natter continue to listen to what customers are there is also a book stall every week, plus Mel & Jayne looking for with our food offering and we

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Hilly’s Healthy Hillam by John Hill In January last year my career took a change of direction and, along with early retirement, I decided to pursue a new career in health and fitness and am currently studying at Leeds University through PT Academy. Fitness has always been a huge part of my life, from playing squash and football in my teens and twenties and completing my first triathlon at 50. I’ve always believed that a healthy body equals a healthy mind, though I’m not sure about the memory !

Healthy Diet

I have a list of golden rules for getting Coming Up – Next Issue: and keeping fit.

The Importance of warming up and Getting started is the hardest part but cooling down – handy hints and rest assured, once you’ve put your first stretching suggestions. trainer on and decided which weights to Know your grains – from bulgar wheat to use with Davina’s 30 minute workouts, quinoa, how on earth do you make them you’ll soon start seeing results and the taste of anything? I’ll be sharing some training will become less of a chore and tasty ideas to get these out of your cupboards, and onto your dinner plates. more addictive.

ingredients together in a large bowl.

Warm the condensed milk, and mix into the dry ingredients.

Redrow Development

application elsewhere in the District.

Set yourself a challenge. Set a goal, whether that be a run, the Race for Life, Did you know that healthy fibres reduce join a cycling club (there are several in your chances of developing diabetes by the area) or simply walk to Bert’s Barrow up to 40% ? rather than driving.

Here are a couple of ideas for getting more oats into your daily eating. If you Understand why you want to get fit. Is find porridge oats boring, then spruce up it weight-loss, toning, confidence, health, your morning bowl of porridge with adding muscle size or all the above? blueberries, c ho p p e d almonds (containing healthy fats) and a drizzle of It’s a lifestyle choice, not a honey. fad. Keeping fit only really works when So, onto important matters and what you it’s part of your life, rather than just a bolt If you don’t have time for breakfast?Then can expect from Hilly’s Healthy Hillam ? It on, for a set amount of time. just follow this recipe for some healthy was a real privilege to be asked to cereal bars that you can enjoy anytime of contribute to Hillam News, and I really Have fun, it shouldn’t be a chore. This the day. They are a bit more-ish so the hope that my articles will be fun, isn’t about spending hours of torture in health benefits will diminish if you polish informative, useful, and perhaps at times, the gym or squeezing into tight lycra. It’s off a tray in a day. a little bit inspirational. about finding something that you enjoy doing, that you’re comfortable with, and Cereal Bar Ingredients I’ll be providing updates on the latest will actually look forward to doing.

250 grams rolled oats health and fitness trends, and pointing 75 grams shredded coconut you in the right direction to clubs and Over to you 100 grams dried cranberries fitness activities in the local mixed seeds (pumpkin, area. Alongside this, I will also be Please let me know what health and 125 grams sunflower, sesame) including a feature on nutrition, as doing fitness activities you’d like to have in the natural unsalted peanuts the right exercise and eating the right village; from boot camp to a walking or 125 grams foods absolutely go hand in hand. Having running club etc. Just email your ideas to 397 grams light condensed milk said that, I’m a massive fan of ‘Fishy johnhill61@icloud.com Friday’ at the Cross Keys – a little bit of Method what you fancy does you the world of Now that we’ve done all that thinking Preheat oven to 130 degree C, 250 about exercise, it’s time to think about good. degree F. putting some fuel back in so why not try the cereal bar recipe ?

Hilly’s Healthy Hints Oil a large baking tray. Mix all the dry

“It’s all gone quiet” might best describe progress on the 52 house development proposed to the West of Main Street.

There is copious correspondence on the issue, objections, suggestions for amendment, even some support plus various surveys highlighting obstacles for the developers. We shall try and find out what is going on for the next issue of Hillam News.

apparently no official application at that stage. When the plans were ready, Redrow said they would hold a public consultation. This they did, except no-one representing Redrow at that consultation appeared to have a clue what was going on and were unable to answer our questions.

“Never mind, Selby DC will be a bit more helpful”, we thought. Not a chance ! Given just a few weeks to respond without the aid of a Planning Department jargon interpreter, we were then told that there would be no consultation with residents, stating that they would read our responses and make a decision.

Spread the mixture on the baking tray.

Bake for 1 hour, or until golden brown.

It’s best to divide into bars whilst the mixture is still warm. I usually go for about 16 bars. Put the kettle on, and enjoy!

As the site is located within the countryside and outside of the development limits of settlements the proposal would not comply with Policy RT11 and is therefore considered to be contrary to the Selby District Local Plan. However It is considered that little weight should be given to Policy RT11 because of the clear conflict of Policy RT11 with Policy SP13 of the Core Strategy, the core planning principles set within the NPPF which is more up to date than Policy RT11 of the Selby District Local Plan……......As such the proposal, on balance, is considered acceptable in principle.

Whatever the outcome, the most disappointing aspect is how the application is being processed. It started with rumours, secrecy and then blatant destruction of the countryside. Redrow would not communicate with residents until their plans were “finalised”. Selby DC The following is an extract from a would not discuss it as there was planning report by Selby DC to an ….and we pay these people…..

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Get Your Summer Body Now by Jane Elizabeth Wright 7 Spoons of Sugar ?

glucose. Our bodies don’t know whether the glucose has come from an apple or a chocolate bar. It’s the other nutrients that make a difference. While the apple is low in calories and high in fibre and vitamins, the chocolate bar has a lot of We already know sugar’s not good for calories from fat and sugar and few us, so it’s definitely worth cutting our beneficial nutrients.

Keeping track intake down.

This is where it gets tricky. It’s easy to tot So what do I need to cut down up how many lumps we put in our coffee, but what about the amount of on ?

The new 7 teaspoon guideline applies to sugar in a slice of cake? Labels on free sugars. This means any sugar that’s packaged foods can only be used as a added to food, whether by us or a rough guide. Food labels cover all the manufacturer. It includes the sugar we sugars in a food so, on flavoured yoghurt put in our cuppa, but also sugar found in the figure on the label won’t differentiate shop bought foods, from cakes to ready between the natural milk sugars and the meals. Honey and syrup count as free added sugar which is what we’re trying sugars, as well as fruit sugar in to reduce unsweetened fruit juice because it’s so .

General rules concentrated.

Avoid fizzy drinks, unless you choose Fruit and milk contain sugar too, diet versions, and avoid too many obviously sweet foods. Do not add sugar don’t they?

Yes, but these naturally occurring sugars to drinks. don’t count towards our 7 teaspoons a Prepare most of your meals from scratch day because vegetables, fruit and dairy so you avoid the sugar added to ready foods contain a certain amount of sugar meals and sauces. naturally and we should be eating more . of them for the fantastic vitamins, If you need HELP getting your summer minerals and fibre that we get from body then contact Jane Elizabeth Wright at FITCamp Burton Salmon for a FREE eating them regularly. consultation. We have classes and Should we cut out all sugar? personal training sessions to suit all pockets and work schedules .

Well this would be virtually impossible as sugar occurs naturally in so many info@burtonsalmonfitcamp.com healthy foods and we couldn’t and 01977 673553 shouldn’t avoid these. Sugar from any source is converted in the body to The latest guidelines say we should have no more than 7 teaspoons of sugar daily, but how do we know how much we’re having?

Those Dogs Are At It Again Once again, the dirty dogs of Hillam and Monk Fryston are turning the pavements into a not very pleasant obstacle course.

It’s not the dogs’ fault but, this time, a group of residents is fighting back against the dog owners.

They have signed up for a scheme administered by the National Association against Fouled Footpaths, Lawns and Verges (NAFFLAV). The essence of the scheme is that all dog owners in the village must take their dogs to a locally arranged venue (probably the community centre in this case) for DNA testing.

£50 per dog to register.

The idea came from a new resident of Monk Fryston, Sonya Shew, who said the scheme worked extremely effectively where she lived previously in the Isle of Dogs.

Said Sonya, “When we first discussed it in the village, many of the villagers poopooed the idea. They said that, in a small village, several of the offenders were actually their friends. As much as they hated the foul-smelling stuff, they didn’t want to fall out with their friends”.

Another of the action group summed this NAFFLAV will register all dogs along with situation up by saying “We just didn’t records of their DNA so that any know what to do. We were caught offending samples, that owners have not between two stools.” removed to a bin, can be DNA tested and matched to the records. Owners will then Now, however, they’ve had enough, and face a £250 fine. It will also cost owners the NAFFLAV scheme will start in April.

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Everything for Christmas Enjoy a coffee and cake while you shop

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Now open Sundays

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Classified David (Dai) Jones

Dip Arch RIBA

Architect

Fletton House The Square HILLAM North Yorkshire LS25 5HE

Phone 01977 685534 Consultation Welcome – Initial Discussion Free

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Where Are They Now ?

Paul Ellis It is 20 years since Paul and Penny Ellis left Prospect House in Hillam to start a new life in Malaysia. As a highly-qualified and experienced chemical engineer, Paul joined a small company in Kluang in southern Malaysia but it wasn’t long before his expertise was noticed and he moved on to the brighter lights of Kuala Lumpur to launch a new venture for a German company.

A lot changes in 20 years and Paul is now married to Keeley and has two lovely step-daughters, Shelby and Remi, though they are both back in the UK now. Paul’s other two children, Rachel and James, are both living in Teeside. Fortunately, the mobility that Paul and Keeley’s lifestyle offers, means that they are regularly in contact with all the children. And his three lovely grandchildren.

As Paul likes to say, “If you put oil in your car engine or use a well-known brand of toothpaste then you’re bound to be using some of my high grade calcium products.” He has built that company up over the last 17 years into a very large concern with a global reputation. Half his life is spent travelling the world, with a fair bit of leisure to add to the business trips.

Paul has fond memories of the “friendly” village including “the murder mystery and other parties, the BBQ's, Sunday lunchtime in the Bell; the church community where he was junior church teacher, summer family bike rides to pick fruit, walks and rides to Bluebell Wood, all the kids playing together, the village school”, and he still has friends here.

Over the years, several locals have called in to see Paul and Keeley in Kuala Lumpur whilst on their travels. They are wonderful hosts.

If you remember Paul and would like to get in touch, he can be found on Facebook and LinkedIn.

hillamnews@gmail.com Contact us at the above address if you would like to contribute to Hillam News, we are looking for items or articles on the following : Where Are They Now ?

Former villagers who have moved on Gone But Not Forgotten Characters of the village no longer with us Villager Profile A personal interview Business Profile For any business in the village Mum’s Page Tips for mums by mums Children’s Points of View Village life as your children see it Teenagers’ Features About “Wha’ever” !

Food Column Novel recipes and specific foods Topical Health Issues Insights into certain ailments Topical Politics You can’t avoid it, the EU Referendum Local Places to Visit Recommend a good local day out Surrounding Villages Keeping in tough with what’s happening And… ….as always…….YOUR IDEAS

Women With Interests 2016 Calendar When

Where

What

Who

When

Where

What

Who

Thursday 17 March 7.30pm

Community Centre

Speaker Birds in Spring

Pauline 685393

Thursday 18 August 7.30pm

Westways 27 Lumby Hill, Monk Fryston

BBQ. BYO meat and wine

Alix 682724

Friday 22 April 12.00

Selby College

Lunch prepared by students

Angela 01757 228596

Thursday 15 September 7.30pm

Community Centre

Speaker TBA

Iris 683129

Thursday 19 May

Community Centre

Ray Newton on the Monk Fryston Dig

Sue Leslie 682334

Thursday 20 October 7.30pm

Community Centre

Talk on Aloe Vera

Sue/Janet 685205

Thursday 16 June 7.30pm

Regen Centre Riccall

Selby College Fashion Show

Betty 682361

Thursday 17 November 7.30pm

Community Centre

Jewellery making workshop

Betty 682361

Thursday 17 July 1.00pm

Breezy Knees

Garden visit £6 entry

Sue Leslie 682334

Thursday 15 December 7.30pm

Community Centre

Xmas supper, bring savoury or pudding and alcoholic drinks

Kath 683590

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Local Services Please notify changes to hillamnews@gmail.co.uk Service

Telephone

Details

Post Office counter at Monk Fryston Stores

682252

Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri 9am – 5.30pm Wed & Sat 9am – 1pm

Last postal collections

Hillam Square Mon – Fri 9am; Sat 7am Lumby Hill & Monk Fryston PO Mon – Fri 4pm; Sat 11am

Public transport

011322457676

Local bus & train timetables: www.wymetro.com

South Milford Surgery Dr A McKenzie & Partners

682202

Opening times – see advert inside or check online at: www.southmilfordsurgery.co.uk

Monk Fryston Surgery Dr D James & Partners

Opening times – see advert inside or check online at: www.gibsonlanepractice.co.uk

Milford Pharmacy

685963

Opening times – see advert inside

New Selby War Memorial Hospital

01904 724300

www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/our_hospitals/ the_new_selby_war_memorial_hospital/

Pontefract General Infirmary

08448118110

www.midyorks.nhs.uk

Sherburn visiting scheme

681828

Transport, shopping, social events and much more – covers Hillam and Monk Fryston too

St. Wilfrid’s Church, Monk Fryston

680788

Rector: John Hetherington www.stwilfridandstmary.org.uk

Hillam Parish Council

01757 229885

Clerk: Juvina Janik – email: hillampcclerk@gmail.com 1st Wed monthly (except Jan) 7.30pm, Community Centre

Selby District Council

01757 705101

www.selby.gov.uk

Western Area Community Engage- 01757 705101 ment Forum

www.selby.gov.uk/western-area-cef

Bins, waste & recycling

01757 705101

www.selby.gov.uk/bins-waste-and-recycling

NYCC Recycling Centre Canal Road, Selby

Closed Wed

www.northyorks.gov.uk/article/23931/Household-waste-recycling-centres

Police (non-emergency)

101

www.northyorkshire.police.uk

Police Community Support Officer

101

Dion Wood dion.wood@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

Neighbourhood Watch

682693

Tony Hudson Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator

Gas (leaks)

0800 111999

www2.nationalgrid.com/uk/safety/

Electricity (supply failure)

0800 375675

www.northernpowergrid.com

Yorkshire Water (leaks)

0345 1 2424 24 www.yorkshirewater.com/leaks#

Floodline

0345 988 1188

www.gov.uk/check-if-youre-at-risk-of-flooding

Citizens’ Advice Bureau

03454 040506

www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/how-we-provide-advice/advice/

Local venue bookings Church Hall Community Centre

684180 684008

Paddy Twidale Carolyn Popham

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Tour de Yorkshire Decor STOP PRESS The Village Tea Room Grand Opening 14 April Monk Fryston is to have its very own pop-up tearoom, situated in the conservatory at the Community Centre.

Initially it will be on Thursdays from 10am to 1pm with a view to extending both the days and hours in the future. There will be a selection of home-made cakes, scones and pastries, teas, coffees and juices.

For further details contact Nicola Cockrem 01977 288363

STOP PRESS Maspin House Garden Open Day 1 May 2016 This year, in complete contrast to last year’s Open Day in October, we will be opening in early May. The garden always looks fresh at this time and there will be plenty in flower and teas, plenty of car parking and plant sales too.

Open Two Days As well as the Sunday 1st May 1pm-5pm, the garden will also be open on Wednesday 4th May from 1pm-5pm.

National Gardens Scheme We open the garden under the National Gardens Scheme which last year raised over £2.6M for a number of charities. The Scheme is the biggest single donor to Macmillan Cancer support – giving them £500,000 last year.

See How It Helps

Teas and cakes will be served on 1st May by Selby District Vision who raised over £500 at last years opening.

Please come along – garden visiting is a very rewarding experience and a great way to support some our most deserving charities.

Susan Ferguson

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