Hillam news nov 2017

THE VOICE OF HILLAM VILLAGE

HILLAM NEWS

OCTOBER 2017 VOLUME 31 ISSUE 5

Including Monk Fryston and Burton Salmon

The end of an era...

The weekday bus service running through the village has been interrupted by the sad news that Utopia, a local company operating from Sherburn, has stopped trading. North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC) have put in a temporary fix of buses that run from Sherburn to Knottingley. We recognise that those people who do have to use the buses really do need to have a service that meets their needs. The times offered did not seem practical to the Parish Council and it has asked NYCC if the times can be altered. If you want to know more about NYCC bus services then telephone The Passenger Line run by NYCC on 0871 2002233.

There is a bus that runs on a Monday only to Selby. It stops at the Cross Keys at 1044 and arrives at Selby 1113. The return journey is 1400 and arrives back in Hillam at 1430. This is run by Just Travel.

Age UK based in Selby are aware of the Hillam bus situation and may be able to help. They can be contacted on 01757 704115.

Elderly residents can also register with the Sherburn Visiting Scheme and they have a wide range of options. The Scheme’s answer phone accepts messages and requests anytime on 681828. The schemes lynch pin contact co-ordinator Sue Thornton responds, Monday to Friday, the following morning. So, if you want to speak to her to find out more, ring in the morning.

Two days a week the visiting scheme also runs a voluntary very popular pick up from passenger’s homes with a minibus service and 6 seats available. This costs £3 per passenger. On Monday they go to Selby, and on Friday to Castleford with a stay of a couple of hours, prior to their return. It operates on a first come first serve basis, again seats are booked through Sue on their contact number 681828.

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Highlights in our latest issue…..

Local Services (p 17—23)

Family Fun Quizzes (p14-15)

A day in the life of…. (p 10)

Local Fundraising (p8)

Hillam Parish Council www.hillamparishcouncil.co.uk

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

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

South Milford Parish Council:

Full Parish Council minutes are available on the website.

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Thanks to a group of Hillam volunteer drivers swelling the ranks of the volunteer driver pool, the Sherburn Visiting Scheme already facilitates for the elderly Monk Fryston, Hillam and Burton Salmon residents, with return transport from home, at very reasonable costs, to various hospitals and otherwise inaccessible medical appointments If you wish to find out more as a potential user or volunteer driver, ring Sue. Most generously, their transport manager has suggested, subject to approval by their trustees, that if we arrange our own drivers, subject to the usual basic driver checks, the 6 seater mini bus which can be driven on an ordinary car licence could be made available for our use on Thursdays. This is the only day when it is not currently in use.

So, we, as a community, do have an opportunity to help ameliorate our problem and support our non driving neighbours. Do we have a regular volunteer driver –and a couple of back-ups - or a small group of drivers who would be prepared to commit to either a regular Thursday driving role or to be part of a driving rota on Thursday mornings? If so, please contact me, on 01977 682361 or bettywright333@gmail.com This would facilitate access for our elderly and currently stranded neighbours to visit and shop in one of our local towns.

If you can, please volunteer to help. Remember, today’s volunteers are often tomorrow’s users.

Village Cleaning: You may have noticed that the village is looking tidy and the village entrances and The Square looks adorned with flowers. Thanks to all our volunteers for their help with this.

The Council may appoint an occasional cleaner to assist with keeping some of the streets and features in tip-top condition, but that may not happen until next year. In the meantime, we have had our New Zealand Cricket Player, Kyle Sloane, who has kindly helped us out by oiling the ring tree bench, staining the bench and notice boards and he has made a super job of that.

Stonebridge Planning Application Previously the ‘Redrow’ application. The plans for 36 houses to be built off Main Street are still with Selby Planning Department and have not gone through the Planning Committee to date.

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Editorial Comment In This Issue 2 Hillam Parish Council 3 Editorial Comment 4 Hillam Parish Council and Parish Walk 5 Chernobyl Update 6 Proms at the Pavilion 7 Bert’s Barrow and MFPS and U3A 8 Coast 2 Coast Adventure 9 Farewell to Childminding and News from Rusty 10 A day in the life of a….the Village Stores and Post Office 11 Hillam Lights 12 Ice Cream Review and Home Sweet Home 13 Theatre Review 14 The Birding Column 15 53 North 16 Garden Hints 17 Spring Treasures 18 Rector’s Ramblings 19 Time to have a brew 20-26 Classifieds 27 Local Service and useful numbers 28 Stop Press

Editorial Contacts Hillam News email hillamnews@gmail.com Secretary Shona McWhirter hillamnews@gmail.com Editor Eileen Brown eileenbrown100@icloud.com Advertising Coordinator Pat Atkinson patatkinson@gmail.com Finances Deborah Bateman dabhand16@icloud.com Distribution Betty Wright Bettywright333@gmail.com Local Services Clubs and Groups hillamnews@gmail.com Proof Readers Mick Merry mick.merry@hotmail.co.uk Hilary Curd c1urd@hotmail.com Graham Baker gdbaker15@btinternet.com

Hello everyone, and welcome Or how about taking a walk to the Bumper October around all the fantastic tea Edition of Hillam News rooms and cafes that we have in the area—you never What a job I’ve had this know, you might see Rusty month! Articles have been on your travels—Page 9. flying in left, right and centre.

I can’t believe how much Up at the Post Office you’ll we’ve all been up to, and all find a hive of activity. From the exciting things we have festive fayre, to the new ahead during Autumn and accommodation, and of Winter. As the days shorten, course all our essential post and this year draws to a office services—Faye, Kevin close, I hope that Hillam and the team really do work News keeps us all going with tirelessly to offer so much on great stories and lovely our doorstep—Page 10. things that we can all get For stories further afield, we involved with. have a fabulous theatre To start this edition, we really review in this edition—Page had to focus on a much 13. I’ve also updated on my needed service that has sadly recent Coast to Coast come to an end. So many adventures. My feet have people are going to miss the just about recovered enough regular bus service that has to hobble down to the Cross run through the village for Keys for my usual lager top.! many years. It’s amazing And finally, it’s that time of how so many people are year where we start to think pulling together to provide about Christmas—has the transport for those who need count down really started it. Some words that really already? On page 11 you can resonated with me are read all about Hillam Lights— ‘today’s volunteers are often it’s been a very eventful year tomorrows users’ - here, for the lights and we’re all here. very much looking forward to And that brings me to great the big switch on on 2nd variety of articles that we December. There’s also have in this edition—from details for how you can giving to the local renew or sign up to support community, to fundraising the Hillam Christmas Lights. efforts, and a real focus on Hope you enjoy reading our environment changes in our bumper October Edition, and area, we really do have a bit chat to you all again in of everything.

December.

To help us through the dark winter months, there’s lots happening on our doorstep…

Take yourself down to Bert’s Barrow and enjoy all the great events planned for Autumn—Page 7.

Eileen

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Updates from Hillam Parish Council—Continued from Page 2 Surplus household items We have a problem in the village with fly tipping, which no-ones wants. We feel that the practice of leaving unwanted, usually metal household items for ‘collection’ outside property is a trend that may encourage fly tipping and would ask that residents consider other means of disposing of goods.

Selby has a Freecycle Group that takes an amazing array of items. The group is a website forum for people who want to dispose of goods, rather than throw them away when they are no longer needed, and one of the great things about it is that everything is free!

The Freecycle network is a non-profit organisation working to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill by reusing good quality items. Whether you've got an old sofa, toys or clothes if you register you can advertise almost anything that you no longer need and maybe change for things that you do - it saves you money and also helps the environment by enabling you to reuse rather than throw away.

For more information or to join the Selby Freecycle group search for Freecycle Selby.

Selby District Council will remove items Selby District Council Bulky Household Items Collection Service – Fixed Price of £50.00 for up to 5 items or £37.50 for those in receipt of certain benefits.

If you have a large family of 5 plus or, if you produce a large amount of non-hazardous medical waste you may be eligible for a larger bin, contact Selby District Council if you want to apply for this on 01757 705101.

Finally, just a reminder that we now have the minutes from the Parish Council Minutes on the Parish Council website and also on the notice board in the village. If there is any matter you wish to raise or know more about then contact Juvina Janik, preferably by email or just ask a councillor, all contact numbers are in Hillam News.

Parish Walk—November

A 4.0 mile shortened version of this walk is also available.

Saturday 25th November 2017

Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start, near two village "Pubs". Parking on the roadside.

Venue

Tockwith (Twixt Wetherby and York)

Leaders

Paddy and Stuart

We welcome you to a 5.5 mile circular around Tockwith, on the banks of the River Nidd, and passing the Civil War site of Marston Moor.

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

Any queries please contact

BEER FEST BONANZA A huge great big THANK YOU to everyone who helped and supported to make our Beer Fest such a tremendous success. The event was nearly filled to capacity, and this showed itself loud and clear on Saturday evening when we ran out of food!

Please keep an eye out in the December Hillam News for the full T’ale of this years Beer Fest.

Thanks once again, Ray Newton

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Another successful aid delivery to

Belarus

Following on from our April journey the second convoy of 2017 left our base in Hillam to cross Europe on route for Belarus. Two trucks loaded with over 12 tons of a wide range of items headed for the town of Ivatsevichi in the south west of the country.

Our first target was an association for the blind and partially sighted with over 250 children and adults on the books. In addition a further association for the disabled with over 700 members were to receive the major part of the load. Ivan, pronounced Evan) the dynamic leader of the blind association suffers from impaired sight but manages to organise events and meetings for his members. It is good to help people who are helping their less fortunate colleagues.

With very little support for the disabled from the Belarusian authorities the goods we take can make a great difference to their lives.

Our manifests included: wheelchairs and walking aids, prams and pushchairs, household items, Incontinent pads, school equipment, craft materials and equipment, paint, clothing, bedding and footwear. One of the vehicles was loaded in Stockton on Tees and manned by Bob Beech and Ian Savage, two of our members in that area. The team in the local truck were Harold Jackson from Lancaster and Mike Allison from Hillam.

The charity was an active partner in the Proms at the Pavilion again this year and we are very grateful to our supporters on that very special ‘village’ night and those that help us in so many ways in our activities.

CROSS KEYS INN The Square, Hillam, LS25 5HE Open Every Day 12-11pm Serving Real Ales & Quality Wines

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Proms at the Pavilion It all started as an idea …

We’d also like to thank the Choirs, Bands, Audio Serv and It was a great feeling to bring the Proms back for a secthe firework team who took a ond year. When we first gathered as a committee 20 ‘chance’ and were swept along months ago to plan the 2016 Proms we could only dream by our enthusiasm (and lack of about how successful the evening would become, little musical knowledge initially) and did we know demand would be so high for a second joined us on the evening—You Proms! Proms 2017 was again, the most fabulous night; it are the Proms and all it stands was the best of music, the best entertainment and the for. You made our dreams a best example of the remarkable community we have here reality! in Hillam and Monk Fryston. We hope we have created a popular event for many years to come.

Finally, we’d like to thank you, our guests, without you there would be no Proms at the Pavilion! You bring the The night opened with Leeds Male Voice Choir, followed atmosphere, the fun and make all our hard work and

by Jessica Taylor and The Fairburn Singers, the event sleepless nights worthwhile. closed with York Railway Institute Band and a sensational fireworks display. Flags were waving and voices were singing, the atmosphere was electric. We had listened carefully to feedback from 2016 and included a second stage, which meant the entertainment was continuous throughout the evening which only continued to raise the hype for the grand finale! We so enjoyed watching everyone dancing, laughing and having a good time.

It’s due to the determination and goodwill of our 3 founding groups (Hillam and Monk Fryston Cricket Club, Chernobyl Aid UK & Monk Fryston and Hillam Community Association) that the Proms happened then and happened again. We’d like to thank all our volunteers who have made this possible.

We need to offer a massive thank you to Campeys of Selby who kindly provided 2 trailers to create the stage and have again provided this for 2017. Thanks also to D&R, who have provided us with a second stage for this year.

To Patrick Holmes, our amazing Graphic Designer, thank you for your time, patience and expertise.

So, from us, to you all ... Thank you!

The Proms at the Pavilion Committee 2017

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Lots of things are happening at Bert’s...

We had a fabulous Meet The Producer Day in August thank you We are starting to get ready for Christmas, we are having a to all of our lovely customers for coming and we hope you en- Christmas fair/ tasting day on 11th November to help you get joyed it. ready for the festive season & there will also be a bespoke hamper making section also any hampers pre ordered between now and the end of October will receive 10% discount ordered Monk Fryston school children will be coming down to harvest through the shop, we can currier them all around the UK for their pumpkins they planted in May later this month. friends and loved ones just call into the shop and ask one of the team.

Coming up on 27th October is our Halloween party, £10 per ticket, live band The Ticket 415 will be playing, pie and peas supper and best fancy dress wins a prize we are also donating to Monk Fryston School PTA with every ticket sold.

Thanks again everyone for your support and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Charlotte, Bert’s Barrow

School Report - Monk Fryston over our Year 2 class.

We have been delighted to welcome a number of new children into our school at the start of this academic year. They have all begun their time with us extremely well, and we look forward to seeing them grow and achieve in the coming months and years. We haven’t had any major staff changes this summer, although there will be some later in the term as both Mrs Alderson and Mrs Starr will go on maternity leave. We are very pleased that one of our trainee teachers from last year, Mrs Langan, will be taking

Once again, our pupils achieved very highly last year. We were delighted that our scores remained well above the national average in all subjects and are very proud of every one of our children. They continue to amaze us and help to make sure we remain one of the very best schools in the county.

We have lots of exciting plans for the coming year. We are focusing upon developing our pupils’ writing skills, and to start the year off in style we held a Roald Dahl day. All the children and adults dressed up as their favourite character from a Roald Dahl book, and the children did activities based upon his stories throughout the day. George’s Marvellous Medicines were particularly impressive,

and everyone thoroughly enjoyed packaging Willy Wonka’s sweets! You can follow everything that we do on our social media feeds.

Our Teaching School work is progressing well. We recruited ten trainees who will spend a year working in primary schools in our area in order to gain a PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status. We are delighted to host two of these trainees in our school. If you know someone who is a graduate and might like to train to teach with us next year, please encourage them to contact us. Applications open for our School Direct programme at the end of October.

Rick Weights Headteacher

U3A—Could this be for you?

Have your children flown the nest? Have you given up work? Are you ready to try something new?

Sherburn and Villages U3A holds its open meeting on Thursday 19th October at the Eversley Park Centre and all our 50 interest groups will be there ready to talk to you about what we get up to and how you can get involved. The meeting is open to all and it’ll give you an idea of all the things you can do from joining the garden group to the bridge group – or if you prefer we have family history groups or wine appreciation. We really do believe we have something for everyone.

You might have seen us at the Sherburn Craft and Food Fair back in August where the flower arranging group joined forces with the garden group to make buttonholes for visitors and we had the opportunity to tell people all about the U3A and what we offer. Lots of fun, lots of choice and some great opportunities for laughs and learning.

Take a look at our website for more information about the meeting and all our groups and make a date to come and meet us at 2pm on the 19th. www.sherburnu3a.org

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A Coast to Coast Adventure I’ve always wanted to walk Wainwrights ‘Coast to Coast walk’. It has become one of the most popular walking Routes in Britain and nearly 10,000 people set off on it every year…. In December last year I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer for the 3rd time in 5 years, and I decided enough was enough—I really should put on my

The first couple of days in the Lakes were probably the most spectacular, also the route out of Osmotherly being able to see Roseberry Topping and our very first sighting of the East Coast was quite special…. looking back over our shoulders and seeing the rolling Hills of the Dales in the distance made us realise just how far we had travelled.

on wet boots the following morning that put me off!!

It’s tradition to dip your feet in the Irish sea at the start of the walk and take a pebble to throw into the North sea when reaching the other side...so after arriving at St. Bees after a 5 hour train journey , we did just that. The following morning after a good nights sleep walking boots and get on with it. So and a lovely breakfast we were ready On Day 15 (our last day) after leaving a after a big op in April this year I got off for the adventure to begin. lovely village called Egton Bridge we the sofa and started exercising as soon finally approached the sea at Robin as I could. My amazing partner John After leaving St. Bees we were lucky Hoods Bay. Everything seemed rather offered to keep me company along the with the weather which enabled us to surreal….the journey was over. We’d way, although it took him a while to get take some of the high routes in the done it! After dipping our muddy boots his head around the fact that he would Lakes….On the second day after leav- and throwing our pebbles (that need to walk for 15 days to cover 192 ing Ennerdale Bridge and climbing Red we’d carried 192 miles from St. Bees) miles….having already done the same Pike the views over Buttermere and distance in a day on his bike!!

Crummock water were breath-taking and well worth the 4000ft of climbing.!

I was a little apprehensive at first as the start of the route in the Lakes isn't very It was only when we got into the Dales well signposted. It’s not recognised as a that we experienced the worst of the National Trail, unlike the other two weather… we even felt the tail end of National Parks ...so I made sure I was ‘Storm Aileen’ on top of the moors!! well prepared, armed with the popular John joked that Aileen was much the Stedmans Coast To Coast guide, com- same as Eileen—fast moving and very pass, maps, GPS system, and just a noisy! However, the way the scenery little bit of guess work. changed from day to day was great consolation and one of the best experi- into the North Sea , it was now time to ences of the trip...one minute you’re celebrate…. with a pint of Wainwrights walking along the coast and the next beer! you’re deep in a Lakeland Valley, before heading off into the Fells and open The walk was a lot tougher than we Moorland. expected, especially the climbing and descending in the Lakes and having to Lots of things stand out about the navigate through some boggy and fogwalk...obvious thing like the scenery, gy marshland from Reeth to Keld! the food (especially the cream teas...a welcome treat at the end of a hard days All in all though it was a truly memorahiking) but the most treasured thing ble experience and feel really proud was the amazing people that we met that we manged to complete the chalalong the way. On the very first day we lenge ,along with raising nearly £2000 met two lovely guys— Alan and Laufor our chosen Cancer Charities. Just rence, who had travelled up from the tired feet, a few aches and pains along South to do the walk. They were rethe way to show….. and a lot of After months of research , planning , tired ex RAF flight Navigators….surely Huffing and Puffing!! booking accommodation and organiswe couldn’t get lost with them at our ing a bag collection service through side! After only a few hours of walking Sherpa Vans we were ready! Most of in the mist we had deviated form our the accommodation we stayed in was a path and I ended up knee deep in a mix of B&B’s , Pubs and Hotels. As Bog!! It was only then that they conmuch as the idea of wild camping apfessed they were only good at navipealed (to John!!), it was the thought of gating from 250mtrs high!! setting up camp in the rain and putting

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A Farewell to Childminding—Catharine Preston The last day of summer term at Monk Fryston C of E Primary School was also my last working day as a Registered Childminder in Hillam. Throughout the last fourteen years I have cared for over fifty children.

We have had lots of fun and laughs along the way and it has been a privilege to watch them grow up over the years. It is always lovely to hear that they are doing well. However, it is now time for me to end my childminding business to pursue a different career path.

I would like to thank both parents and children for their friendship and support, and I wish them all the very best for the future.

Catharine Preston

Dogs welcome here….

Hi folks I’ve been having a great time recently discovering all the places we can walk to locally where my brother Butch and me can go with my boss and are made very welcome. We also took our friend Ruby to help with research.

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The Cross Keys – both inside (the snug bar) and outside all four legged friends and their owners are welcome and Mel has a big jar of tasty treats – we love him sooooo much…..Butch almost jumps on top of the bar!!

Bert’s Barrow – dogs on leads are welcome to keep the goats and chickens safe. There’s always a nice bowl of fresh water available for us thirsty hounds.

Monk Fryston The Village Stores – has a nice hook outside with a tub of water if we’re thirsty where Butch and I can wait for the Boss.

Monk Fryston Hall Hotel – us dogs are welcome inside and outside and we can even stay overnight for a special occasion.

Birkin Birkin Fisheries Tea Room – we’ve been to Birkin a few times and after a nice wander round the ponds we might just get a little treat of some of the delicious home made cakes if the boss is in a good mood!!

South Milford Sizzle & Spout – is a great little tearoom based at Millford Plants. It’s a lovely place to stop for a cuppa if you’re doing a circuit from Monk Fryston, great cake selection too, dogs can go inside but it’s always been nice enough to eat outside on the deck.

If any of my doggy friends know of other places that welcome dogs or have ideas about good dog walks I’d love to hear about them.

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A day in the life of ‘The Village Stores and Post Office’ It’s difficult to talk about ‘a day in the life of’ without including our twelve wonderful staff who all have their integral part to play in a day in the life of The Stores, so I have named this article to include them.

on the job and takes around a year of intensive training to be competent.

Over the last year we have seen a sharp increase in customers using the post office for personal and business banking - with the advent of many high street banks closing. The post office is only allowed to close on bank holiday days – 8 days per year. We currently have three post office counter staff – you will all no doubt know the wonderful Christine, Sue and Mandy.

After saying goodbye to The Barn guests, we clean the rooms with the greatly appreciated help of the speedy Alex who also doubles up as my chocolate making assistant. I then do some of Each day begins at 4.30am for Kevin the laundry and process new bookings. who deals with the newspapers and sets Orders for the next day or week come up shop for the day by baking pies and next – again we use as many local supbreads, cooking sausage and bacon, and pliers as possible – eg. Martin Nunns for opening up to start serving customers. his dry cured bacon, Parkins of HambleOur first customer arrives around ton for free range eggs, Rorty Crankle in 5.30am. Most early customers need the village for sausages, Starkeys for newspapers and breakfast foods / sand- pies and meals. We use approx eighteen wiches. different suppliers of grocery, green Usually The Barn has some guests, so I grocery, wines, spirits and beers, dairy, start cooking breakfasts around 6am bakery, meats, preserves and stationery during the week – as most weekday cus- goods and most of these are locally tomers need to leave to get to work ap- based. pointments.

Admin tasks such as staff recruitment, wages and pensions, orders, food hygiene, health and safety, invoicing and bill payments etc. are fitted in and around the rest of the daily tasks.

We continue to provide a weekly delivery service for those who are housebound in the village and this is free of charge.

We began producing our own cakes, tray bakes, chocolates and fudges for sale in the shop (and occasionally at food fairs) in 2015 and now employ Vickielee to help with this as a lot of my time each day is taken up running the B Our first staff member (our amazing & B. Baking takes place twice per week Gillian) arrives at 7.30am. The period each week and is set to extend in order between 5.30am and 8.30 am is quite to start producing fresh puddings and brisk – with people on the way to work desserts for the deli counter. requiring refreshments, breakfasts, sandwiches, newspapers.

The daily deliveries arrive between 5.30am and 9am and include dairy, wines and spirits, fruit and veg, bakery, meats and pies, bread etc. Four firms deliver each morning (three of these are local suppliers).

The Post Office opens at 9am each day except Sundays. (We are one of the last remaining ‘Community Post Offices’ in the country which means we operate to The run up to Christmas is more hectic 9-5.30pm hours and we still receive a with more hours required to help me small salary from Post Office – which is produce Christmas cakes and other seavital for sustaining the service). sonal bakes which are available for orPost Office work is exacting, with der (please see below). many product lines and details which We recently began some outside caterconstantly change and need to be memo- ing on a small scale and to date have rized by staff. Training needs to be done catered for 10 events locally. We will be 10

producing more detailed menus for interested customers in the near future which will be available in the shop.

The post office closes at 5.30 most days and the shop at 7pm weekdays. Staff then leave and Kev closes up. By 9pm most end of day’s tasks are completed including setting up for breakfast in The Barn too. Kev and I then collapse in front of the TV and grab something to eat before bed.

Highlights of our work are of course our regular customers – who impart humour and laughter to our days and we in turn collectively hope that we lend a sympathetic ear when needed and perform what is hopefully a valued and useful service to a much loved community.

It’s also lovely to have our new venture, The Barn, receive overwhelmingly positive reviews and ratings from customers that we have had stay with us to date.

Our aim is to try to go that extra mile and put people rather than profit first in the service we offer at The Barn.

Eight years have passed since we took over the reins from Joan and Kevin.

Would we have still done it if we had known all the pitfalls? – Probably ‘yes’, as being a part of village life is extremely important to both of us. A few grey hairs later, we are still here – but without our amazing staff it would have been impossible! Thank you to both our highly valued staff and customers for your continued support of all our endeavours!

Faye and Kevin PLEASE NOTE: Christmas order forms for our own Monk Foodie Christmas cakes and desserts, handmade chocolates and fudges, Christmas puddings and mince pies, Starkey’s pork pies and ‘post office’ hams etc. are now available on the counter in the shop as for last year.

(Order forms will also be sent on village email via Tony Hudson.)

Hillam Lights Hillam Ring Tree Christmas Lights ‘Switch on’ event 2017

The Hillam Christmas lights will be switched on at 7:00pm on Saturday 2 December. We hope you can be there to join friends and neighbours enjoy a festive start to the Christmas season – and, of course, to meet Father and Mother Christmas and their helpers!

The new Ring Tree will not be ready to accommodate Christmas lights for at least the next two years (possibly longer). Nevertheless, the Lights Committee members are considering various ways to make the Square look even more attractive during the festive period – if anyone has any suggestions we are always happy to listen!

We would like to thank those of you who have supported the Ring Tree Christmas Lights fund during 2017 if you have been a member of the 100 Club. The 100 Club provides the funding for our village’s Christmas Lights celebrations, and without this money our annual tradition could not take place.

Existing members will receive renewal forms for 2018, either by hand or e-mail during the next couple of months. If these are returned by the evening of the 2 December then you will be entered into a draw to win a Hamper full of Christmas goodies. If you would like join, please complete the form below and return it, along with a fee of £12, to Karen Merry (12 Hillside Close) or Stuart Proctor (The Brambles, Main Street, Hillam) - you can have more than one membership per household!

We are always on the lookout for volunteers, particularly on the evening itself. If you would like to help us make this another successful event, please contact Karen Merry at the above address, or telephone 685694.

We look forward to seeing you there on the night.

Please remember that parents are responsible for the safety of their children at all times. ............................................................................................................................

Name(s):_________________________________________________________ Email:____________________________________________________________ Phone:____________________________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ ___________

Postcode _____________________

Fee enclosed (£12 per member):________________________________

Cheques should be made payable to ‘Hillam Ring Tree Lights Club’ Treasurer’s use only: Number(s)allocated:________________________________

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Summer Ice Cream Review by William Lonsdale One of the best things about the summer holidays is that there is lots of ice cream about, here is what I thought of the ones I sampled this summer.

Jannetta’s in St Andrews This is maybe the biggest selection of ice creams that I have seen in one place, there are over 30 to choose from. I have previously tried the Irn Bru sorbet but it was ok but I have tasted better ice creams. This time I tried Elderflower sorbet Brough Castle Cafe Chocolate indulgence 8/10 and 7/10 and wild cherry 10/10 in a blue sherbet waffle Chocolate orange 9/10 ice creams with a chocolate hundreds and thousands cone. They were both really cone. Mum was having trouble deciding so I suggestnice but the chocolate orange was the best because it ed green tea and seaweed, it sounded a bit unusual she had it in a plain waffle cone and let me try, it was had a whole chocolate orange segment in it. weird tasting so I have to give it a low rating2/10.

Arran creamery mint choc chip 9/10 Orkney ice cream Lemon curd 10/10 Strawberry 9.5/10 Raspberry 9.5/10 they all came in little pots, but the problem is the spoon is hidden under the lid and I don’t think everyone will find it.

Home Sweet Home by William Lonsdale I have been away a lot this this summer and this is a poem I composed when I got home from my last trip I wrote it as soon as I was ready for bed because that’s the time I got home here you are I hope you like it.

Home sweet home, I’m glad to be home, It’s a cool sweet place Where I never feel alone.

The temperature’s at your command It can be hot or cold.

Your family is all around With a bond of love That will always hold It sees you through both happy times And through the heart ache With lots of friends by your side When a problem is at stake.

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Theatre Review—Amy Preston Review of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre, London: a hybrid between film and theatre.

This summer I was fortunate enough to go and experience the new Harry Potter play, and I choose the word ‘experience’ carefully, because JK Rowling has really pulled out the stops on this one. Teaming up with playwright Jack Thorn and director John Tiffany, Rowling brings to us the eighth Harry Potter story that follows Harry’s teenage son, Albus on his adventures at Hogwarts. Like many other members of the Harry Potter generation, I grew up anxiously awaiting the release of the next novel and film. The theatre version does not disappoint! ‘… So what’s so special about it?’

For anyone who felt sentimental at the end of the final Deathly Hallows film (for which the industry’s best make-up artists made an attempt at turning Dan Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson into thirty-six year olds), the play continues on from this point. It narrates Albus’s struggle to bear the weight of the Potter name and live up to the expectations of being the son of The Boy Who Lived.

The play reunites us with the characters and small details of the wizarding world that we know and love, such as Platform 9 ¾, moving portraits, and the extraordinary Hogwarts Express.

To me it seemed Rowling was sending a message of thanks to her loyal readers by interweaving references and details that only those who have read the series would notice. However, newcomers to the Harry Potter world are by no means excluded.

There are new characters to be met, darker forces to be reckoned with, and a much more sinister plotline to unsettle us, particularly in today’s political climate. If you missed the political undertones whilst reading the stories, you cannot in this production.

One of the most uncomfortable and yet beautiful aspects of The Cursed Child is how the relationship between father and son plays out. Heavily present in the book series, Harry’s sass and temper comes back to life on the stage. Even after battling Voldemort at the end of each school year (which conveniently let him skip out on revi-

sion for his exams every summer term) he faces his biggest challenge yet: being a father.

‘But I don’t even like the theatre?’

I may be a little biased as a lover of the theatre already, but this show is very different to watching a three hour long Julius Ceasar at the RSC! My immediate thoughts while watching it was that the Cursed Child can only be called a hybrid between film and theatre. You might be thinking what I thought, that film (with CGI and other fantastic technologies) can bring to life what theatre cannot. But The Cursed Child marks an exciting new era of technology in which the digital is brought to the stage. The sound system was incredible, the visual elements were like nothing I have ever seen on stage. It is the first play I have watched where ‘suspension of disbelief’ seems a thing of the past.

Prepare to see levitation, magic spells, on-stage wizard duels and much more. As my friend and I were sat right at the back at the highest level (student budgets are tight), I assumed we’d be safely away from any interaction with the stage. Yet, at one moment when the theatre was chillingly dark, there were several gasps from the audience around us and, suddenly, a dementor flew up in front of us, followed by another. It was terrifying. It felt that we had not just gone to simply watch the Harry Potter world on stage, we were fully immersed in it. The chilling aspects of the play were balanced by the humour and comic relief of Ron and, your new favourite character, Scorpius Malfoy. I laughed, felt scared and felt sentimental: I am confident that young children all the way to grandparents would be gripped by The Cursed Child. Plus, the Palace Theatre was a fantastic venue; the interior felt almost like walking through the Hogwarts corridors themselves. It was a truly magical day.

‘But I don’t even like Harry Potter?’ … I can’t help you there, muggle.

Top tips before you go: Relish in the opportunity to bring out the Harry Potter merchandise.

You can finally show off that time turner or Gryffindor scarf you spent your pocket money on as an adoles13

cent, trying to convince your parents you would wear it in public at some point.

Plan your visit. I repeat, plan your visit.

There is a break of a few hours between Part One in the afternoon and Part Two in the evening, so book a nearby restaurant beforehand to avoid the lunchtime rush, or plan your walking route and get a little sightseeing done in between. Spend your time in London wisely and enjoy it!

Be prepared to try and smuggle in food … and fail miserably.

As lovely as the security staff were, watching them take our cleverly hidden Maryland cookies away from our pockets was heart-breaking. Eat before you go.

Choose the stranger who takes your photograph outside the theatre wisely.

I recommend filtering out those with a Nokia in their hand and ask someone who looks experienced with taking photos on a Smart phone. You’re in London for one day - you don’t want a blurry photo for the Instagram.

All in all, seeing The Cursed Child was a fantastic experience purely for the chance to delve back into the Harry Potter world for a day. My only regret is that I didn’t bring my whole family along to join in the magic with me! I would book again in a heartbeat.

Feeling inspired? You can visit the website to buy tickets and learn more. https://www.harrypottertheplay.com/ uk/

The Birding Column by Graham Todd I am always grateful to our local bird-

July, with at least three different birds

in Lincolnshire, not far from Scunthorpe.

watchers for sending me their sightings,

making their very distinctive “creaking

Sitting in the north-facing hide, I spotted a

particularly when I have been unable to

gate” call. I used to go to Bishop Wood to

large bird of prey fly very high across The

spend as much time as I would have liked

listen to a pair after dark on a mid July

Humber from the north, circling over the

exploring our fields and hedgerows, hav-

evening, but this was

reserve, not losing any height, before

ing so many other commitments. I sup-

many years ago, and

drifting to the east to pick up the thermals

pose it hasn’t helped much, having

someone I know that

again over the long ridge which follows

sprained my ankle at the end of June,

records birds locally,

the eastern bank of the Trent. The white

which kept me off my feet for about three

told me recently that

body, apparently dark under wing, and

weeks. However, having returned to com-

Long-eared’s have now long tail, ruled out the more common

parative fitness by the end of August, or

become a very rare

raptors such as Common Buzzard and

the best I am likely to achieve at my age, I

species indeed, which

Marsh Harrier. Nor was it a Cormorant, as

am now making up for lost time.

makes me feel all the

the shape was all wrong, I hasten to add!

more privileged to

By a process of elimination, I deduced it

could only have been another Osprey, but Rob Preston seems to see a lot whilst fish- have heard them. Including Little Owls, which you can see and hear along Betteras I wished it had descended to a lower level ing the brick pond, and once again has had good views of our most colourful bird, Hill Road, we now have four species of owl so I could have been sure. I suppose with breeding around here, so only Eagle Owl an ever increasing population in Scotland the Kingfisher. With fishermen sitting still for most of the time I guess the Kingfisher

and Short-eared Owl to complete the set

does not perceive them as a threat, which

of British breeding owls, but little chance

is why they become so emboldened. On

of that I’m afraid!

and more in Northumberland now, the

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30 August, Imelda Smolinski watched a Red Kite circling over Hills and Hollows at

At the beginning of September I made

the end of Betteras Hill Road, and I saw

one of my very rare visits to Fairburn Ings

another whilst out cycling along the road

RSPB reserve to look for an Osprey, which

towards Gateforth roughly about the same had been commuting between there and Swillington Ings, where it roosted overtime. Unfortunately, kites still show no signs of breeding locally, preferring large

night for almost two weeks. This bird, a

patches of undisturbed mature woodland

juvenile, had paused en route to Sene-

on shooting estates, which is unfortunate.

gambia in West Africa where it would

odds of seeing one on its southward mi-

It was very frustrating, just kicking my

spend the winter, before returning north

gration are shortening each year.

heels whilst temporarily incapacitated in

in spring. I am not a twitcher, nor am I

July, yet I did manage to hobble around

lover of crowds except at football match-

Other birds at Alkborough, seen standing

local woodlands after dark in the middle

es, but it was good to see so many local

on the sandy flats in front of the hide in-

of the month, both listening and looking

people from round about turning up at

cluded a thousand Avocets, five hundred

for my favourite bird species, owls.

Lindyke at the Allerton Bywater end of the

Black-tailed Godwits, and dozens of Com-

Fairburn reserve to see this very accom-

mon Redshank. A very visible Water Rail

As I suspected, there seems to be a

modating bird sitting eating fish, perched

lurked in the open at the edge of the reed

healthy population of Barn Owls herea-

out in the open. There were grandparents

bed, whilst a flock of exotic Bearded Tits

bouts, with Tawny Owls in lesser numbers,

with grandkids and mums and dads, some climbed the reeds in full view. When you

the latter mostly heard, rather than seen.

not even having a pair of binoculars. You

add three Spoonbills and several hunting

In fact we had a Tawny calling from the

don’t need camouflage gear and tele-

Marsh Harriers and a Hobby to this wealth

large beech tree in our garden in Rose Lea scopes to enjoy birdwatching. It seems to me that there have been more sightings for a few days in late August. You can

of birdlife, I am sure you can see why Alkborough is a particular favourite of mine

have too much of a good thing though,

than usual of migrant Ospreys this Sep-

at the end of August and beginning of

and I hope it doesn’t linger too long, as

tember, some resting for a few days in

September.

they do become rather vociferous from

Yorkshire, others flying straight through,

mid September onwards. I suppose the

following the land contours. I think it was

most exciting owl record for me this sum-

an Osprey that I saw on 1st September

mer was when I heard young Long-eared

whilst making my annual early autumn

Owls begging for food on the night of 15

th

pilgrimage to the Alkborough Flats reserve

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Graham Todd

53 North

Stuart Hoare

No, not the call sign of Radio Hillam broadcasting from the Hillam News tower, but the latitude of our little village on the globe.

When Earth finished her upheavals Britain was deposited in the sea in the northern hemisphere, and Hillam at 53 deg. 45 mins.

11 secs. N. This location, together with the warming Gulf Stream, provides our fairly mild damp breezy maritime climate, which I have been monitoring for the past ten years. For those who have travelled to these places, and for the rest of us to get our bearings, Quebec, Hamburg and Minsk are notable places also on 53 degrees N. Optimistic PR people for some of the most unprepossessing places in France are fond of claiming that their town/village has “un microclimat” which gives better weather than the surrounding area. Hillam, however, has no need of PR as we truly do have a benign microclimate compared with chilly windswept Monk Fryston, which lies 31 secs. further north. In the spirit of DYOR (do your own research) I started collecting data in 2007, and in this article I share some of the results. My approach has been to record the temperature at noon and to note the maximum and minimum for the previous 24 hours. Also at noon, I record the amount of cloud cover, wind direction and strength and barometric pressure. Since 2010 I have recorded rainfall each 24 hours.

Not wanting to bore my readers more than is absolutely necessary I offer below selected statistics for Hillam from the past ten years and rain data from 2010 to August this year. I have kept to round figures for ease of comparison. Temperatures are in Celsius and rainfall in millimetres. The rainfall records below include a comparison table of Met Office totals for the region with my Hillam records for the last full five years, as well as Hillam totals for January and July.

Year 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Jan min -1 1 -4 -5 -5 -5 -3 -1 -2 -2 -1

Hillam rainfall

Jan max 14 13 11 8 13 13 11 10 17 16 12

July min 11 9 8 10 8 9 7 9 8 9 12

July max 25 25 27 27 25 27 28 28 30 30 26

Met Office regional totals compared with Hillam totals

Year

Jan

July

2010

41

36

2011

36

35

Year

2012

42

72

2013

52

2014

2012

Hillam 953

E and NE England 1043

52

2013

635

705

87

56

2014

755

754

2015

43

65

2015

647

835

2016 2017

74 35

26 83

2106

677

778

It is difficult to see any great variations in these figures. Temperatures are pretty constant and within narrow ranges. Hillam’s rainfall is usually significantly lower than that of the region.

July is often wetter than January, and July 2017 was exceptionally so. As I write this Houston and Mumbai are inundated, but they have tornado and monsoon seasons to bring extreme weather.

I have had a quick check of our July detail for trends. More often than not torrential rain occurs on one day in the last ten days of July, which may turn out to be the rainiest day of the year. The figures may well lead to further conclusions – but that is for another time.

As there is a 53 north, who lives at 53 south? Fish, mostly, all around the southern ocean, but at Punta Arenas on the Brunswick peninsula close to the tip of Chile, about 130,000 souls exist in sub-zero temperatures for winter and a hardly balmy 20ºC max in summer. The weather is much cooler than that of our village because the place is very exposed and does not benefit from the Gulf Stream. The parish council might consider twinning, and we could go for a pint of the local Austral bitter in the Perla del Estrecho pub after a match against the local cricket club.

B D Ize

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Garden hints

from DavidMitchell

Getting a good lawn demands some care and constant attention. Grass consists of a lot of plants gathered tightly together, always growing except below 42°F and continually making demands on nutrients in the soil.

Heaving a mower about is one of the trials of producing a regular surface with an even colour. Hidden away in the soil are the elements that release good results. pH (acidity or alkalinity) also have an effect on grass growth.

In Britain any deficiency of nutrient other than nitrogen is unusual in soils and micro nutrient deficiencies are rare. However low potassium and phosphorus can occur especially in low nutrient retaining sandy soils.

Let’s look at these nutrients?

Potassium has an effect on drought resistance, wear, plant stress, susceptibility to fungal attack and also on nitrogen uptake by grass roots. So potassium is a sort of health giving nutrient. Remember nitrogen is the nutrient required by the plant in the greatest quantity to stimulate the growth of new leaves. Besides shoot growth, shoot density, leaf width, root depth, drought stress, wear tolerance, thatch and disease, overuse of nitrogen can change the composition of the sward. Low nitrogen causes stunted, chlorotic growth with the turf becoming thin, allowing the presence of perennial weeds and moss. Keep a note of when you make your nitrogen fertiliser applications with any instructions.

The other main nutrient is phosphorus which is not in such demand by grasses; likewise micronutrients like iron, manganese, zinc and copper.

Iron also has a cosmetic effect making the grass greener. So a tip for healthy looking grass is to give it a feed of ferrous sulphate. This is handy because Iron is also the nutrient that controls moss and knocks back weeds through scorching, reducing worm casts and acidifying the turf surface. So two for the price of one!

Nitrogen can be supplied by rainfall, the breakdown of organic matter and the application of fertilisers. It’s availability is also affected by the level of aeration in the soil and that’s why we scarify and spike the lawn to let in oxygen or to relieve waterlogged soils of excess water.

The pH (acid or alkaline) nature of the soil effects the availability of nutrients to the plant although a neutral soil (pH 7) suits grass growth the best.

Creating a slightly more acidic soil encourages the more desirable grasses like the “fescues” and the “bents” being your bowling green type grasses.

Invasion by weeds and moss is also discouraged with slightly acid soils.

Very acid soils work in the opposite way encouraging moss. Part of the treatment of moss is to encourage the strength of the grass cover by good fertilisation. Killing the moss only disguises the underlying cause of moss invasion caused perhaps by

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over acidity, poor drainage, compaction, excessive close mowing and low fertility.

The build-up of thatch (dead material around the base of the grass plant) may be relieved by scarification. This reduces any moss present and allows water penetration. Lawn sand is a mixture of iron sulphate and sand which is used as a spreader. Preparations may readily be acquired off-theshelf in your local garden centre.

Some of these have a weedkiller included to kill broad leaved plants.

Another good result of mechanical scarifying is the reduction of weed growth. Weeds can be introduced in many ways, by wind, birds, mowers, shoes and even worms bringing soils to the surface. Mowing reduces weed growth but there are those that slip under the net including some undesirable grasses. Besides the application of lawn sand and scarification for weeds the application of a selective herbicide may be necessary especially in the case of a bad weed infestation. dave@daviddmitchell.co.uk T: 01977689858 Mo: 07967730010

Spring Treasures from Susan Scott As daylight hours shorten thoughts turn to putting the garden to bed. Cutting back summer flowering clematis and shaping shrubs to ensure good growth and flowering for following seasons are priorities initially but later we should be thinking about repositioning favourite herbaceous perennials such as astrantia, hostas and hardy geraniums whilst the soil is still warm and before the first frosts. These plants will give good structure to a border and foliage colour. All have bold leaves to provide cover and a backdrop for more delicate looking flowering bulbs. Leave a little material behind to provide cover for wildlife still foraging for worms and insect life. In other

green shoot is about 5cm high. In my experience the flower rarely makes an appearance before Christmas preferring to wait until New Year. Garden hyacinths will flower in March and April onwards and provide food for flying insects at that time.

Narcissus can be sources in different heights, flower size and flowering time and in variants of white, yellow and sometimes pink-tinged. I try to plant some in pots to give as Christmas presents and if I am asked to give a talk to a gardening group in the early months of the year.

Other popular bulbs are tulips especially rockery types that are often multi-flowered and being short-stemmed less prone to wind damage. Ornamental onions (alliums) have become more popular and readily available over the last twenty years but the main problem they have is that leaves start to get ravaged before the flower has fully developed. I plant mine next to the hardy geraniums and astrantia, which as they grown back in the spring hide the untidy leaves and the drumstick heads of the allium stand tall above the new foliage.

Another of my favourites is the Summer Snowflake, Leucojum aestivumor it’s relative the Snowflake, Leucojum vesnum. These tall flowering bulbs give a white flower similar to a snowdrop in late spring to early summer We all have what we consider to be a ‘problem’ area in I’ve found pots of them in a well-known supermarket and our gardens. In my garden I have lots of shade from sur- then placed them in the garden. rounding trees and a tendency to heavy, damp clay soil Susan Scott 01977 685205 while others will have light sandy soil that drains easily.

In both cases bulbs will provide the answer. places take the opportunity to plant treasures for spring and early summer.

Bulbs are on sale from late August onwards in garden centres and discount stores. Look for dry, plump bulbs and try to keep cool when you store them before planting. Planting can start in September and continue until December providing the soil isn’t too wet or frozen. If you run out of time in the garden, plant bulbs in plant pots to slot into containers inside and out.

Earlier this year I saw a lovely large flowered Scillia in Scampston Hall Walled Garden and then happily found an example, reduced at a local garden centre. At the time of writing it’ still growing and has to be placed somewhere in the garden to surprise the next spring.

The choice of bulbs is increasing. Perennial favourites still appear – hyacinths and narcissus for indoors and outdoors, crocus is best grown outdoors although some are sold for indoor planting.

Hyacinths sold as Christmas flowering should have been ‘prepared’ and planted by late September. This gives the bulbs a chance to put out roots and start to sprout in the cold and dark before bringing into the light when the

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RECTOR’S RAMBLINGS Important Dates in Oct/Nov

If like me you’ve been lucky enough to get away for a holiday in the summer, then there’s a slight chance you might feel about it like many people do.

at St Wilfrid’s Sunday 1st October at 4pm

The first few days are a waste of time as far as relaxation is concerned – it takes about a week to switch off, and the second week is often ruined by the thought of having to go back to work.

Harvest Festival All Age Harvest Service – Please bring harvest gifts/produce [The harvest produce donated will go towards the

When you get back there's so much to catch up on that it's probably then that you really need a holiday. I always think the best time for proper rest are those odd few days you might get now and again, or those Bank Holidays which spring up throughout the course of the year!

work of the Knottingley Food Bank]

Sunday 15th October at 10.30am Confirmation Service The Rt Rev John Thomson, Bishop of Selby, will preside at the confirmation Service Sunday 22nd October at 9.30am

Many people somewhat jokingly say that we clergy All Souls Memorial Service only work one day a week; well if that was the case, Our annual service where we remember those who then my key complaint would be that being a Sunhave been part of our community or those who day then the weekend is totally ruined as well. have been part of our family and now are no longer As I'm a rector you might think that I'm always surwith us rounded by the peace of God, as though I’m living th Sunday 12 November at 10.50am in some kind of heavenly dream world. But if we Remembrance Sunday look at the life of Jesus there were few moments Wreaths are laid at the Parish War Memorial by when he wasn’t caught up in arguments or involved in some controversy, or just simply teaching representatives of his disciples what to do, and how to do it right; and Hillam Parish Council, Monk Fryston Parish Counit appears that was quite a challenge for him. cil, Burton Salmon Parish Council, St Wilfrid’s Church, the Brownies, and others Christianity is not a divine sleeping pill which offers an easy time to the believer, but a way of life tellThis is followed by the annual service of Rememing us to get out there and get on with the job. brance in St Wilfrid’s Church.

That job is to tell people that there is hope, and Sunday 26th of November at 10.30am there is a meaning to life, that God is real, and if we Rector’s Farewell Service believe in Jesus as his Son, then we’ll stop worrying about ourselves too much and start thinking about John is leaving his present post at the end of Noothers. vember, and his farewell service will be on Sunday 26th of November at 10.30am, and this will be fol-

The end result could be that we begin to live a life full of real peace, however busy it gets, or however frustrating the holiday was.

Autumnal blessings

lowed by refreshments The service will be taken by the Rt Rev John Thomson, Bishop of Selby

John

Bookings now being taken for Weddings and Baptisms for 2018 and beyond All enquiries concerning St Wilfrid’s to the Curate, Rev David Johnson Tel: 01977 689334 Mob: 07515 288105 18

Email: davidjohnsonihs@gmail.com

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Local Services & Useful contacts and numbers To amend or to add to the information below, please email Hillam News: hillamnews@gmail.com Service Monk Fryston Store and Post Office Counter Postal Collections

Telephone 682252

Details

682252

Public Transport

01132 2457676

South Milford Surgery Dr A Mackenzie and Partners Monk Fryston Surgery Dr D James and Partners

682202

Selby War Memorial Hospital Pontefact General Infirmary Visiting Scheme for the Elderly

01757 702664 0844 8118110 681828

Hillam Square 7am Lumby Hill / Monk Fryston PO 11am Local bus and train timetables and enquiries. www.wymetro.com Mon – Fri 8am – 1pm, 2pm – 6pm. www.southmilfordsurgery.co.uk Mon 4 – 8pm, Tues & Wed 8 – 12am, Thur 2 – 6pm, Fri 9 – 11am www.gibsonlanemedicalpractice.co.uk www.warmemorialhospital.org www.midyorks.nhs.uk Transport, Shopping and much more.

St Wilfrid’s Church, Monk Fryston Hillam Parish Council 1st Wednesday monthly except January Selby District Council Western Area Community Engagement Forum Environmental Health, SDC NYCC Recycling Centre, Canal Road, Selby Police (non-emergency) Police Community Support Officer Neighbourhood Watch

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Gas (Leaks) Electricity (supply failure) Yorkshire Water (sewage and leaks) Floodline Citizens’ Advice Bureau Church Hall Bookings Community Centre Bookings WI Beavers Cubs Brownies Guides

683452

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Rector: Rev John Hetherington www.stwilfridandstmary.org.uk Clerk: Juvina Janik Email: hillampcclerk@gmail.com www.hillamparishcouncil.co.uk www.selby.gov.uk www.your-community.org.uk

01757 292113 01609 780780

Refuse disposal: removal of bulky items.

Recycling Centre for household waste.

101 101 682693

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0800 111999 0800 375675 0800 573553

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Many people have told us that this section is invaluable to both existing and new Hillam residents so we’ve listened and brought it back. Please email us on hillamnews@gmail.com with any updates on information or suggestions for additions.

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******Stop Press Dates for the diary Parish Walk—Boroughbridge

Saturday 28th October

Community Association Bonfire

Saturday ??????

Bert’s Barrow Christmas Fair

Saturday 11th November

Parish Walk—Tockwith

Saturday 25th November

Hillam Lights

Saturday 2nd December

Hillam Lights 100 Club winners Congratulations to the lucky winners are…..

August

July 1st place

(£20)

Ian Metcalfe

1st place

(£20)

Shirley & Neil Sutcliffe

2nd place

(£10)

Stuart & Jenny Hoare

2nd place

(£10)

Howard Ferguson

3rd place

(£5)

Michael Flanagan

3rd place

(£5)

Marjorie Kelly

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