CHURCH & VILLAGE NEWS
Escrick - Deighton - Stillingfleet
Kelfield - Naburn - Crockey Hill
October 2024
Peter said (to Jesus when asked a third time whether he loved Him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep.” (John 21:17)
ALL VILLAGES
Dear friends,
As I write this letter, the sun is shining down on one of those glorious Autumn days. Things looked decidedly chilly as I gazed across the mist-covered Ings early this morning, but the sun’s rays soon broke through, dispelling its mystery. And as we look forward to our Harvest Services, the light from the sun’s beams serves as a metaphor for the Light of Christ breaking forth into our lives.
For the gifts that we bring during the Harvest Season are more important than they have ever been, be they fruit, vegetables, tinned, packet, or other goods. We need only see the news stories about food banks on our TV screens or look at the charity boxes near the supermarket check-out overflowing with donations to realise how desperate the situation is becoming; and not just for the poor and elderly; but for those in the farming communities as their livelihoods face the ongoing threat of changing weather patterns due to climate change.
We hear horrific stories about migrants risking their lives to reach a place of safety; either to escape corrupt government regimes; or simply through lack of food due to the devastating effects which climate change has had upon their crops. Floods, too, are becoming ever more prevalent; not just here, but in lowlying countries and recently even across Central Europe.
We are so fortunate to live in this beautiful part of North Yorkshire and to be sustained by caring people; so that is why we are striving to build a flourishing Christian community around us. So often we read in our Bibles of the goodness which poured out from the hands of our Saviour Christ, and, ultimately, how he made that final sacrifice for us. May the gifts that we bring, no matter how small, serve to bring the Light of Christ into the lives of others as we thank God for the gifts he has so generously bestowed upon us.
Your servant in Christ, Margaret Clegg
Licensed Lay Minster
Rev Jackie
Derwent Probus
In August, we welcomed back Jean Harrod, who had visited us last year. Jean is a former diplomat, who has worked in various countries. She spoke to us about her experiences in China in the early eighties. We were given an interesting short history of China, including the dictatorship of Mao Zedong and his cultural revolution. The aftermath of this continued for a good number of years, showing itself in the poverty and restrictiveness of life for millions of people. Jean told us about the way of life for diplomats in China – the need to be aware of being followed everywhere and of strict security in linking with London. She told us about contacting British people in China, dealing with Foreign Office business, arranging government visits, and attending lengthy Chinese banquets. Since leaving the diplomatic service, Jean has become an accomplished author and playwright. She has written three diplomatic crime thrillers and a ghost story based on a North Yorkshire legend. It was an entertaining, informative and enjoyable meeting.
Have you thought about joining the Group? Probus is part of a global organisation with some 40 clubs in Yorkshire alone. We meet on the last Wednesday of the month at White Rose House in Wheldrake. The current membership is predominantly male but is open to all. After the meeting, for those who wish, there is the opportunity to have lunch in The Wenlock Arms. If you would like to know more, chat to a member or contact Bob Nott, the Secretary at rwnott@btinternet.com or on 01904 448106. Our website is https://derwentprobusclub.blogspot.com. We will be pleased to welcome you.
Derwent Lions and Rocking Rudolph Need Your Help!
Derwent Lions are starting to plan their Christmas campaign with their Christmas Sleigh.
We could really do with some help on evenings in December. In particular, we need volunteers experienced in pulling large trailers together with fuelling and running generators, etc.
Please contact Lion John on 0345 833 2816 or email: john.newlove@btinternet.com
NABURN
Naburn Mini-Olympics
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in or helped out before, during or after the Naburn Mini-Olympics on 7th September.
It was great to see people from the school, the church and the village come together, along with others from further afield, to have a lot of fun.
The day started with a 10k run to Mercury and back, with a good number of competitors and some fast-winning times. Refreshments in the morning were provided by the school PTA and were much appreciated by everyone including a group of Vegan Runners who enjoyed the food options available. The afternoon sports pitted young and old in various trials of skill, speed and agility. A team from St Matthew’s Church provided tea and coffee in the afternoon, together with a bar with beer and very fine Pimms. The weather wasn’t as good as it might have been, but this didn’t dampen anyone’s enjoyment of the day.
All in all, it was a wonderful day where the village came together for some fun and took part in a little physical activity at the same time. Thank you again to everyone who helped out and made the day so enjoyable for everyone.
Churchyard Tidy Morning
Come and join us at 9.30am on Saturday 19th October to help tidy up Naburn churchyard.
Please bring garden tools such as secateurs, shears and pruning loppers if you have them. Garden waste bags would also be helpful.
Bacon butties (or a vegetarian alternative!) and tea and coffee will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there.
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• Complete pairs of Glasses starting from £45, with a 2nd pair half price
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Naburn CE Primary School
We were delighted to welcome all our new starters in September! Everyone has settled beautifully into the new term, and we have lots of inspiring, exciting opportunities both in the classroom and outdoors.
During the summer months, we have had lots of building work done both inside and outside of school. We are delighted with our new show-stopping climbing frame, and we are taking really good care of each other whilst playing on it.
Naburn Primary also boasts a brand-new library with bench seating and cushions! We love sitting in there and getting lost in a good book! It’s a great space to just have some reflection time too.
Acorn Class is a mixed EYFS/KS1 and this half-term their topic is Super-Duper You! They will be learning about our value of Community and how important we are. This topic will help them as they learn new routines and make new friends, while being supported by their older ‘buddies’. Willow class and Sycamore Class have been investigating a series of clues hidden around their classroom to support their learning of a mystery book…can they solve the clues and predict what will happen in their class novel? The topic in KS2 is ‘Tomb Raiders!’ and they will be learning all about ancient Egypt, including hieroglyphics, Egyptian civilisation, gods, the Rosetta stone, pyramids and mummies!
Reflection Corner. This year we will be focussing on our school value of community. We will be thinking about big questions such as, what is a community? What does it mean to belong to a community? How can we make positive contributions to our community? This Autumn term, we will be working on a project to support our local community.
"37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself."
Exciting events!! 26th September – open evening for prospective and current pupils and parents. Come and join us for an informal visit to look around the school and our classrooms; meet the brilliant team and find out about the amazing opportunities Naburn Primary School offers!
28th September - KS2 to visit York Food festival. An annual trip for our lovely KS2 children to take part in foodie workshops! The school program workshops cover the same themes as those in the main festival, including bread making, pasta making, vegan dips, smoking your own food, and more. The workshops are designed to be engaging and informative, providing pupils with a fun and interactive way to learn about food and cooking.
22nd October - Harvest Festival at St Mathew’s Church at 2pm – all welcome! All food donations go to breakfast clubs and to the homeless charity, Arc Light. Thank you.
24th October - Year 6 pupil summit on the theme of ‘leadership and community’ at South Hunsley School. This is an exciting opportunity as part of Team TEAL, to come together to look at overcoming barriers to community leadership and the role of pupil leadership in school enrichment offers, as well as exploring different types of community outside of school, and the roles that schools can have in contributing, focusing on the concept of legacy.
Young Voices. We are already busy learning new songs for the Young Voices Concert to be held in Sheffield at the Utilita Sheffield Arena on Friday 10th January. More information about this truly special event can be found on their website. We are very excited to be taking part!
‘This morning, I thought it was going to be a scary day, but I have had my best day at school, and I want to stay at school forever!’ – New starter in EYFS.
Naburn Village Hall
SAVE THE DATE!
7th December 2024 Christmas Bazaar, Santa will be dropping in!
Throughout the months of September, October and November, we are opening our school for tours! If you would like to visit our amazing school and you are considering our school for your children, please do give Mrs Atkinson or Mrs Fletcher a ring on 01904 551075 or email the school office naburn.primary@york.gov.uk to book a tour. We are looking forward to welcoming you! More information is on our website.
Anyone interested in having a stall please contact me on 07840141120 or message me on Facebook.
Alison Rawcliffe
STILLINGFLEET
St Helen’s Church Stillingfleet
The Church’s year has followed the agricultural seasons for many centuries in a long-established pattern nowadays, however, arable crops are harvested much earlier and the land re-drilled with next year’s crops before our Harvest Festival service occurs although the root crops are still harvested late into the Autumn. In centuries past, life depended on a good harvest for the local community to survive the winter season to follow. A successful harvest was literally vital. Now we buy our food from the local shops and supermarkets and only occasionally notice any shortages. This country is approximately 60+% able to feed its population, with the remaining balance coming from the world market.
Harvest means nonstop work for our local farmers working with our weather systems and the moment when the crop is ready, with current climate change often a challenge.
Last year in particular was a difficult harvest followed by severe difficulty in the cultivation of this year’s crops due to what felt like months of never-ending rain!
So, there is good reason to celebrate at our Harvest Festivals for all our community regardless of belief.
St Helen’s Harvest Festival will take place on Sunday 22nd of September.
We have recently received a three D study of the ancient door at St Helen’s which is part of a PhD study and is really special. Jackie, our vicar, is hoping to place it on our website for all to see.
Jennifer
Bartram
Church Warden.
Stillingfleet Parish Council
What’s been happening at the Parish Council?
Community Speed Watch monthly update.
The team have carried out more sessions on Cawood Road, in the 40-mph zone and the council are actively pursuing permission, from North Yorkshire Police, to monitor through the village.
Since the last update, we have checked over 1000 vehicles and recorded 53 above the agreed speed limit. We send the details of anyone recorded to be speeding (35mph or more in a 30mph zone or 46mph or more in a 40mph zone) to North Yorkshire Police, who then follow this up with their own processes.
Community Speed Watch is about drawing drivers' attention to speed limits in areas where communities say it is affecting their quality of life. It also educates drivers about the effects that anti-social road use can have on local people.
Thank you to the volunteers for their continuing support in helping to keep speeds down � � �
We continue to manage and maintain The Green.
o Thanks to several residents, we have managed to remove the vast majority of the Himalayan Balsam from the banks of the beck. As you may know, Himalayan Balsam is an invasive plant species which grows and spreads quickly on riverbanks, waste ground and damp woodlands. The plants grow densely and stop the growth of other plants and grasses. In addition to the loss of native plant species it also erodes riverbanks and clogs up rivers and streams leading to flooding. Well done and thank you!
o In our October Parish Council meeting, the council will review the parking permit scheme of the Church/VI car park and consider the effectiveness of the system. The use and management of the Methodist Chapel car park will also be considered at the meeting.
The annual safety inspection of the Play Area will take place this month and our Clerk, Ruth, has drafted a new playground inspection rota taking us through to
the end of December 2024. A number of residents have raised concerns about dogs on the Play Area. Please note that dogs are not allowed in the play area, guide dogs being the exception.
A number of activities around our Village Infrastructure will soon be taking place.
o We will shortly be replacing the Parish Council & Village Institute noticeboard and are considering replacement of the free-standing public noticeboard by the bridge.
o With no further residents coming forward with any proposal to fund the refurbishment of the telephone box, we have accepted the offer to purchase the kiosk for £550 from a contractor who will remove and make safe the electrics, undertake all necessary work to uplift, collect and remove the kiosk and make good the area after removal.
o The Network Access Agreement with Quickline Communications has been signed and accepted. The Parish Council have received an easement of £5,000 and Quickline have advised that they will communicate the planned date for the commencement of the work as soon as it is scheduled.
As we continue to improve how we engage and communicate with our community, the council has decided to change our current website to a gov.uk domain name and will change to stillingfleetparishcouncil.gov.uk. A gov.uk website address is more secure, professional, has better controls with improved legal protection. More details to follow soon on this development.
A Community Emergency Resilience plan will be discussed at the October meeting. One of our councillors shared information of the actions taken by the Riccall Emergency Resilience Group. Our Council has decided to form a working party with a view to drafting a proposal for how Stillingfleet might develop an Emergency Response Plan to cope with any future severe flooding or wideranging electrical outage impacting the whole village. To support this council action, Ruth, our Clerk, is attending an ‘Emergency Planning’ training session, at the end of October.
If you are interested in getting involved with any of the initiatives, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. If you don’t have enough time to be actively involved, we still want to hear your views!
Minutes of all Council meetings are placed on the Parish Council website, Parish Council notice board and on our Community Chat page.
The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place in the Village Hall on Thursday 3rd October 2024 at 7.00 pm.
Community Drop-in Session will start before this meeting at 6.30 pm and last 30 minutes.
In the meantime, we are looking forward to continuing to support our community! If there is anything you would like added to this Parish Council monthly update, please get in touch with us.
Stillingfleet Village Institute
Reminder: Stillingfleet Village Institute AGM – 7pm Tuesday 1st October – all welcome
As explained last month, this short annual meeting is open to everyone from Stillingfleet Parish.
Maybe you’d just like to know how much the hall costs to run and maintain, and what goes on behind the scenes to keep it going?
Or maybe you’d like to get more involved in the running and upkeep of Stillingfleet’s 97-year-old village hall?
Or maybe you’re involved in a village organisation or interest group, which would like to be represented on the Village Institute Committee?
For any of these, you’re most welcome to attend for half an hour in the village hall. No obligation. � � � �
Pop-Up Pub Nights –
Stillingfleet Village Institute
Thank you for continuing to support these Pub nights. The next one is on Friday 18 October.
There’s no need to book. Just turn up for:
• Locally brewed cask beer
• Wine, lager, gin, soft drinks
• Hot food served by THE SHED 7 –8.30pm
• Pub Quiz
• Bingo
• Good company
• Friendly atmosphere
Remaining dates (all Friday evenings) for Stillingfleet Pop Up Pub nights during 2024:
• 18 October
• 22 November
• 13 December
Look out for further details on village noticeboards and village Facebook pages: https://www.facebook.com/StillingfleetVI
Stillingfleet
Date for your Diary:
Saturday 14 December – Panto Night in Stillingfleet! (Oh no it isn’t!)
Badapple Theatre, in partnership with Rural Arts, are bringing us a Preview Evening of…
Sleeping Beauty and the Beast
Two Pantomimes in one! This year, the intrepid Badapple troupe dares to venture where no Pantomimers have gone before with a hilarious new Eco-Panto mashup from York’s own writer and actor, Richard Kay.
A one-act, one-hour comic panto-mashup for three actors giving two pantomimes for the price of one.
Join Fairy Naturel and her merry companions as they strive to prevent the nefarious schemes of the Wicked Witch of the West, a devious potion plantpoisoner. Their mission? To rescue Belle and Beauty from their storybook fates.
Under the expert direction of Kate Bramley, this production promises to deliver the quintessential Badapple experience – a unique, high-quality Christmas family show that’s simply unmissable. Prepare for a festive treat that combines classic pantomime magic with a fresh, eco-friendly twist.
Entertainment for all the family (age guide 5+) in Stillingfleet Village Institute.
Refreshments from 7pm (hot drinks and mince pies) by Badapple. Performance begins at 7.30pm. More details next month.
Regular Events in Stillingfleet Village Institute
Coffee Mornings – last Thursday in the month, as advertised. Pop Up Pub Nights – monthly, as advertised.
R iverbe nd F lowers
Florist and Flower Farmer supplying flowers for all occasions.
• Bouquets, baskets and buckets
• Weekly/monthly flower subscription service.
• Group tuition and wreath making.
• Wedding and event flowers
• Local free delivery.
Lots of photographs on our website, Facebook and Instagram www.riverbendflowersyork.co.uk riverbendflowersyork@gmail.com 07910318932
Stillingfleet
Stillingfleet Village Institute – hall and/or equipment available for hire
Stillingfleet Village Institute is an extremely versatile facility which is great for meetings, classes, parties, stage productions, wedding receptions, social events and much, much more. It has full kitchen facilities, a useful bar area, and versatile sound system – ideal for playing music, presentations, quizzes, etc.
To book Stillingfleet Village Institute, or hire chairs, tables, crockery, glasses, stage blocks or our very sturdy 6m x 3m gazebo (very useful to protect family and friends from the elements!).
Please contact: Wanda Dobson 07935 235918 Or email: StillingfleetVillageInstitute@gmail.com or visit: https://www.facebook.com/StillingfleetVI
Stillingfleet WI
We had a lovely evening at our meeting in September. A very creative lady called Ade who has previously held creative workshops at Harmony House in the village, came to demonstrate how to design and make a fabric fairy pod pot.
We were all fascinated as she started the demonstration with a pair of black tights which formed the external part of the plant pot! It sounds bizarre, but when we watched the continuation of the process it all came together, and the finished article was amazing. You'll have to attend one of her workshops if you want to find out more!
We had three visitors which was great as we are always happy to see new people at our meetings. So, if you just want to drop in for one or two evenings to meet us all and see if our WI is something you’d like to be involved in, please come along to the village hall for 7pm on the first Wed of every month. Tea, cake and sandwiches are always enjoyed afterwards.
You can also call me on 07935 235918 if you would like to find out more.
Wanda Dobson (Treasurer)
ESCRICK
Escrick Church
Escrick Church is open daily between 8am and 5pm. Our service plan is in the centre pages of the magazine. Everyone is welcome to call in to Church, light a candle and maybe have a look at the second-hand book and jigsaw stall. Volunteers are always very welcome to get involved in all our services and events. Please contact our Churchwarden Heather at churchwardenescrick@gmail.com for more information or if you are available to help. Many thanks.
Harvest Festival Friday 11th October 18.30-19.30. Come and join us to celebrate the bounties of another year.
Family Fun @ 4 Sunday 13th October 4-5pm.We look forward to welcoming you for a session of fun with songs, bible stories, crafts and pizza.
Baby Loss Awareness Week Sunday 6th and 13th October 6-8pm. The church will be open from 6-8pm for quiet reflection and prayer on Sunday 6th and Sunday 13th. There will be a member of the Clergy present in Church if you wish to speak with them or you would like them to pray with you.
Partnership Prayer Lunch. Monday 14th October. Prayers 11.30am to 12 noon followed by a soup lunch. Everyone is very welcome to come along for 30 minutes of informal prayers for our community and wherever and whatever is on our hearts. If you aren’t able to come along but have prayer requests, please do let us know. Likewise, even if you can’t make the prayer session, you are very welcome to join us for the soup lunch from 12 noon. No need to book, just come along.
Little Hoots Baby and Toddler Group. Tuesday 8th & 22nd October 09.30-11am. No booking required, please just come along. Refreshments available. £3 per family. For more information, please contact escrickchurch@gmail.com.
Easy Fundraising. This is a simple way to help the Church raise funds at no extra cost to yourself. All that is required is to log on to www.easyfundraising.org.uk and follow the links to nominate St. Helen’s Church. So far this year, we have raised over £400 for Church funds.
The 100 Club. If you would like to be part of this club, please contact Carolyn Skilbeck. For an annual subscription of just £12, you chose a number which is then entered into 12 monthly draws. This gives you the chance of winning cash prizes every month for a whole year. Not bad for just £12, is it?
Save The Dates. On Thursday 28th November, the fabulous Weighton Waytes are giving a concert at St. Helen’s. More information later.
ALSO, this will be the opening day of our Christmas Tree Festival. From Thursday 28th November until Sunday 1st December, the Church will be open to view an amazing range of decorated Christmas trees created by local groups and individuals. If you would like to enter a tree, the entry forms are available via email from the Churchwarden Heather churchwardenescrick@gmail.com or paper copies will be available to collect from Church shortly. Church will be open to view the trees on Thursday28th, Friday 29th, Saturday 30th 10-4 & Sunday 1st 12-4.
Cleaning Rota – October: P. Newsholme & D. Newsholme
Escrick Heritage Events (All events in Escrick Church)
Escrick Heritage Group – Wednesday 2nd October. 7.30pm. The History of Teddy Bears by Elizabeth Edwards. (Feel free to bring along any special well-loved bears!) As usual, all are very welcome. Members are free. Visitors/guests £4 and refreshments will be served.
Celebrating National Poetry Day. Thursday 3rd October. 7.30pm. National Poetry Day is the annual mass celebration that encourages everyone to make, experience and share poetry. This annual celebration of voices, words and stories helps to bring everyone in the community together. Please come and bring friends to contribute your poems or stories on COUNTING or sit and listen and discuss the pleasure of being together. A WARM WELCOME AND DELICIOUS REFRESHMENTS AWAITS YOU – EVERYONE WELCOME. (No charge but donations towards the cost of refreshments welcome.)
Heritage afternoon and film. Monday 14th October. 2.30pm. ‘Cielia Fiennes travels around Yorkshire in the late 1700s’. (Film by Henry Farrar.) Come along from 1pm for a look around the Church. Film starts at 2.30pm followed by tea and cake. Escrick Heritage group members free. Visitors/guests £4.
Hoots Café – Tuesday 15th October. 9.30am to 12 noon. Absolutely everyone very welcome to come along for tea/coffee and cakes. Adults £3, children 50p. (Free refills.) We look forward to seeing you.
Forward notice...
• Poppy display from Tuesday 28th October. Our wonderful poppy display will be up, please do call in to have a look if you are passing.
• Escrick Heritage Group – 6th November. ‘Yeoman of the Guard or how I get to wear red tights 8 times a year’ By Mark Sullivan.
Mothers’ Union
There is a certain international feeling to our programme this year.
Hilary Castle talked about her Mothers’ Union experiences in the Caribbean. We attended a World Day of Prayer service at Naburn, members from Skipwith also held a service there.
We look forward to our September meeting with Rev Tim Eady reflecting on his time in Thailand and in October we will welcome Mike Beresford to tell us about his time in Melawi.
Our meetings are always open to anyone who is interested in the topic, so come along to Escrick Church at 2.00pm on 9th October to hear Mike Beresford. It is bound to be an interesting afternoon. To learn more about the Mothers’ Union, visit their website or contact me, Pamela Yates tel: 01904 728423.
We are always planning ahead, so if you are a potential speaker and have a topic which would be appropriate for this branch, I would love to hear from you.
October Church Time Service
Wed 2nd Zoom 7pm EP/Compline
Thurs 3rd Escrick 9.30am Holy Communion
Fri 4th Wheldrake 10.30am Cottage Holy Communion (BCP)
Sun 6th
Wheldrake 9am
Communion
Escrick 10.30am U3 Holy Communion
Sutton 4pm Family Service
Thorganby 6pm Holy Communion (BCP)
Wed 9th Zoom 7pm EP/Compline
Thurs 10th Escrick 9.30am Holy Communion
Sun 13th Escrick 8.30am Holy Communion (BCP) Naburn 9am Morning Worship Sutton 10.30am
Communion
Thorganby 10.30am HARVEST Family Service
Zoom 10.30am Morning Worship
Stillingfleet 4pm
Escrick 4pm
Bread and Cake (HC)
Fun @ 4
Wheldrake 6.30pm Evensong
Elvington 6.30pm
Refresh
Priest in Charge of Benefice of Escrick, Stillingfleet and Naburn, plus the Churches of Derwent IngsRev Jackie Doyle Brett revjackiedb@gmail.com Tel 01904 448736.
For weddings, funerals or Baptisms enquiries for any of our churches please contact our administrator, Tricia at theriverspartnership@gmail.com or call her on 01937 835098.
For access to zoom services please contact Catharine Grievson cgrievson@btopenworld.com for log in details
for the Benefice of Escrick, Stillingfleet
October Church Time Service
Wed 16th Zoom 7pm EP/Compline
Thurs 17th Escrick 9.30am Holy Communion
Sun 20th Thorganby 9am
Communion Escrick 10.30am
Communion
10.30am HARVEST Holy Communion Elvington 4pm HARVEST Family Service
Wed 23rd Zoom 7pm
Thurs 24th Escrick 9.30am
Sun 27th Naburn 9am
Communion
Communion
Holy Communion
Stillingfleet 10.30am Family Service
Mon 28th Zoom 7pm Deanery EP
Wed 30th Zoom 7pm
Thurs 31st Escrick 9.30am Holy Communion
MAGAZINE EDITOR: Poppy Green, Email: parishmagedit@gmail.com
ADVERTISING MANAGER: Jill Smowton, Email: parishmagadvert@gmail.com
CHURCH WARDENS:
ESCRICK – Heather Conolly Tel 07894519782 / churchwardenescrick@gmail.com
STILLINGFLEET – Jenni Bartram 07563172885
STILLINGFLEET United Churches LEP – Mrs Grace Atkinson 01904 728373
NABURN – Jean Dale Tel 01904 634231
CHARITY OF THE QUARTER
Many thanks to everyone who has donated used spectacles. These have now been given to Derwent Lions who will arrange for distribution to people who will benefit from having these glasses.
In October/November, we are supporting St George’s Crypt. This 94-year-old charity is based in central Leeds and transforms lives through breaking the cycle of homelessness and dependency. They offer support and services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Can you please donate any of the following:
Toiletries: towels, shampoo/ shower gel, deodorant, toothpaste/toothbrushes, razors/ shaving foam, sanitary products.
Clothes: hoodies/jumpers, jogging bottoms (not jeans), t-shirts, socks/underwear (men’s & women’s), trainers.
Food: tea, coffee, sugar, biscuits, pasta & pasta sauces, tinned soup, tinned fruit, rice.
Please place donations in the boxes at the back of church (St Helen’s Escrick) between 1 October and 24 November.
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Everyone very welcome to come along to Escrick 'Pop Up’ Tea Shop on Wednesday 2nd October, 2pm onwards (last orders at 4pm!) in Escrick and Deighton Club. Coffee, Tea and Cake – adults £3.50, children £1.
The Tea Shop is held on the first Wednesday of each month. We look forward to seeing you.
If you would like to volunteer at the Tea Shop or join the baking rota, please ring Judith (01904 728845). Thank you.
With best wishes, The Tea Shop Team
Heritage Poetry Group
NATIONAL POETRY DAY
Thursday 3rd October at 7.30 pm
ST. HELENS CHURCH, ESCRICK
THEME – COUNTING
This Heritage poetry evening is special as we celebrate the spoken word and being together with people throughout the nation.
EVERYONE WELCOME
READ A POEM WRITE A POEM AND READ IT LISTEN
Please join us and you may be surprised how much you remember from childhood, moments of sadness and of life celebrations. The friendship and refreshments will bring the poetry alive.
Marion Horton 01904 720235 (leave a message and I will ring you back).
Escrick Parish Council
Potential new Escrick Park Estate development: The Estate are proposing building housing on the land that is presently grass behind the former abattoir adjacent to Carrs Meadow. They held an open session for residents at Escrick & Deighton Club concerning this proposal on Monday 9th September and also presented their plans at the Parish Council meeting the same day. The provisional proposal is 8 plots consisting of 4 detached houses and 4 semi-detached properties, along with a small amount of off-street parking. This development is in addition to the proposed redevelopment of the former Abattoir site, access will only be via Carrs Meadow. All residents are welcome to give their feedback to the Parish Council once the planning application is made and prior to the final decision by North Yorkshire Council (NYC) planning department.
Hedges / vegetation growth outside property boundaries: As stated in the previous two magazine articles, at this time of year with fast growing hedges, can we ask all residents to examine their garden boundary and cut back any overgrowth that is infringing onto pathways in the village. There are a number of areas that have been brought to our attention and the co-operation of residents in keeping their boundary hedges cut so as not to hinder pedestrians would be much appreciated. Councillors have now revisited this issue and given a number of locations remain either inhibiting pedestrians or inhibiting the view of drivers, we will be working with NYC highways to approach the properties concerned. We would also request that anyone with concerns regarding this issue visit https://myaccount.northyorks.gov.uk/vegetation to either report the area of concern requesting updates or do so anonymously if preferred.
Tree maintenance adjacent to the path to the playing field: The owners of the walkway to the playing field, who are the School Academy, have now trimmed the lower branches of the Lime trees that were overhanging this path.
Anti-Litter signs: We are lucky that in most areas of the parish litter dropping is not a problem; however, Councillors agreed to put up six NYC produced laminated signs at key potential litter points around the village, as a prompt to all to dispose of their litter respectfully and this has now been done.
Maintenance issues: Faulty lights on traffic islands and streetlamp posts have been reported to NYC and we chase for a response each month.
Volunteer support in the village: If you are reading this and feel you would like to get involved in any aspect of the upkeep of the fabric of the community then please do not hesitate to initially contact our clerk who will put you in contact with the relevant group where you have expressed an interest. This does not have to be committee involvement; it could just be a small amount of time to assist in the upkeep of the village.
Christmas Tree Lighting with Father Christmas
Friday 6th December at 6.00pm
Escrick Village Green
Mulled Wine, Mince Pies and Carols
We look forward to seeing you
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Escrick Village Green Association
Local Plan Consultation: We provided comprehensive feedback objections during the initial consultation prior to Heronby being removed in the second consultation of the Selby District Local Plan. We are told the planning team are working through comments prior to its submission for government examination.
The NYC Local Plan, that will ultimately replace the SDC Plan, is progressing we are told with an ‘Issues and Options document’ to be available by the end of the year. The call for potential building sites is ongoing and they have commissioned a revised Housing and Ecconomic Development Needs Assessment (HEDNA) survey that will ‘assist officers to determine housing numbers and distribution’.
General Parish ongoing issues:
• Discussions are ongoing concerning future replacement of the ageing posts and chain surrounding the Fish Fountain adjacent to the A19 in the village. An application has been made to NYC for funding that is potentially available for this purpose, we still await a response.
• The Parish Council have applied to NYC for part funding for a new item for the playground, we still await a response.
• More detail of general ongoing parish issues can be viewed in the minutes of the last Parish Council meeting, available online and printed on the Parish Council notice board.
New Councillors required: We presently have Parish Councillor vacancies. Anyone who could spare a couple of hours once a month to join the PC and assist with local decision making would be made very welcome. You would be co-opted into the group, meaning minimal paperwork and no election required; there are no limitations with regard to experience or minimum adult age. For more information please initially contact our Clerk, Sally Look, clerk@escrick.org.
Next Parish Council Meeting: To be held at The Parsonage Hotel (Wenlock Room, adjacent to the hotel reception) Monday 7th October at 7pm. Previous meeting minutes and future meeting agendas are posted on the Parish Council notice board and available on our website www.escrick.org.
Escrick CE Primary School News
Our children are now a month into the new school year and working hard on a range of exciting learning inside the classroom and outdoors. They have loved the changes to our school building, particularly along the main corridor where extensive remodelling and decoration happened over the summer holidays. The ‘cube’ classroom has been internally extended to create a new larger space, which Miss Wilde and Year 4 are very pleased to be teaching and learning in!
Along with this development, the Year 2, Year 3, and Year 5 classrooms have been redecorated and have new blinds which not only look better than the old ones, but create better blackout for viewing the whiteboards, and some new carpet has been laid. The willow and brown woodland theme colour scheme feels very calming. The cloakroom areas for these classes have moved to individual class spots, making for less congestion, and the toilets along the main corridor have been renewed. The small group activity room on the main corridor has also been improved and redecorated, with a new internal window added and some more space created by the removal of fixed shelving.
Some responses of the Year 4 children to their new classroom were, “I like that it is nice and calm.” “I like the different colours and the new area at the back.” “It has a sink!!”
All of the children have also been responding well to our newly updated school rules. In assemblies and in classes, the three themes of being Ready, Respectful and Safe have been reiterated and embedded. These new rules aim to foster in the children a greater sense of individual responsibility for their learning and behaviour.
Class news: In Mercury class (Reception and Year 1), the reception children have had a busy time getting used to school and its routines, and love using their outdoor area and school grounds. The Year 1 children have been working on a short dinosaur topic with the Year 1 children in Venus class (Year 1 and 2), and we have been impressed with the work they have produced and the knowledge of dinosaurs some of our experts have! In October, they are continuing to learn all about animals in science work and will also be moving on to a history topic about castles.
The Year 2 children have been learning alongside Earth class (Year 2). Their topic includes writing stories and poems linked to the book Traction Man and the heroics of the titular character. They will soon be moving on to their new topic about Guy Fawkes. A new subject this year for Year 2 is Spanish, and their first topic is "Los saludos", learning some simple greetings.
Mars class (Year 3) children have a history topic about railways and are learning about how locomotives have changed over time. The focus in science has been on learning about light and dark, and this has been linked to English lessons about the story 'Orion and the Dark'.
Jupiter (Year 4) are now well into their topic about Romans, particularly the story of the Romans and Boudicca; topic tasks so far have included some role play, some artwork and geography. They will be identifying and exploring some real Roman artefacts soon.
Saturn (Year 5) have been enjoying their new topic on rivers, science topic about materials, and artwork on the theme of water and reflection.
Neptune (Year 6) have really embraced their role as the eldest and most responsible children in the school. They are working hard on their topic about the Shang Dynasty alongside their other subjects. They are looking forward to a Chinese themed day when they will be visited by members of the York Chinese church community, when they will experience cultural activities such as calligraphy, counting in Chinese and tasting some traditional Chinese snacks.
Collective worship: During both whole school and class collective worship times, children listen to stories, take part in discussions, watch video clips and learn about our world alongside the Christian Values that we encourage our children to follow. This half term our value is Generosity, which we are looking at in many
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All types of tree and hedge work undertaken
Stump Removal Fully Insured Free Quotations
2 Coney Hill, Kelfield, YO19 6RL
John Davison, professional interior decorator, is offering a high-class service in all aspects of internal painting and decorating.
ways. We are considering a number of insightful quotations, including, ‘If you can’t feed a hundred people then just feed one. ’- Mother Teresa’ ‘Real generosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find out.’ - Frank A Clark.
Open Days: Our school is holding Open Days for new starters for September 2025. These will be held on Monday 18th November 9.30-10.30am and Monday 13th January 9.30-10.30am. Please contact the school office for further information.
Escrick Preschool
About Us
• We provide a fun, friendly setting that delivers high quality childcare for children in Escrick and surrounding villages.
• We take children from 2 years old and accept government funding entitlements (15 hrs and 30 hrs) and childcare vouchers.
• We are open Monday - Friday and operate on a session basis.
Morning session 9.00 am – 12pm
Lunchtime session 12pm – 12.30 pm
Afternoon session 12.30 pm – 3.00 pm
• We have an exceptional team of experienced, friendly staff and provide links with neighbouring schools to assist in every child’s transition to big school.
Email – manager@escrickpreschool.co.uk or call 07878377588. Find out more about us at www.escrickpreschool.co.uk.
The Monday Players
The Monday Players presents…
A TRIO OF DRAMA, SCANDAL & COMEDY
31st Oct, 1st & 2nd Nov 2024
LOST
by Jane Thornton
Directed by Helen Lawley
Keighley couple Len and Bet are staying in Scarborough. After fifty years together, their life is not a bed of roses. Can they reconnect in spite of lost teeth, dodgy knees and seagulls? A witty and often poignant observation on marriage, loss and hope.
A NICE LITTLE BUSINESS
Written and directed by Andrew Faulkes
The Post Office computer scandal has become a national disgrace. A Nice Little Business is a fictional imagining of how real events could disastrously transform the lives of sub-postmaster Mike and his wife Val (and how the legal processes did them no favours either!).
WHAT'S FOR PUDDING?
by David Tristram
Directed by Linda Baillie
Mary and Jack's dull Saturday evening is interrupted by the arrival of Maureen, Ted and Dennis. The occasion rapidly dissolves into a drunken gathering, including a tale about a rather unfortunate budgie!
Tickets are £10 and available at www.mondayplayers.com
Doors open at 7pm
The performance will begin promptly at 7.30pm A bar will be available prior to commencement of the show and during the intervals
KELFIELD
Kelfield Village Institute (KVI) News
Bingo night: Friday 11th October (all ages welcome)
We will be running another bingo night - so get those dabbers at the ready and enjoy a fantastic and fun evening with plenty of cash prizes to be won!!
Please bring cash for the bingo tickets. KVI bar will be open all evening (card & cash). From 7pm. Eyes down 7.30pm.
Don’t forget the KVI is available to hire. Only £10 per hour for Kelfield residents or £11 per hour for non-residents.
It is a spacious venue (12m x 6m) with a max capacity of 90 for standing events or 60 seated. It has a kitchen and bar facilities for you to set up and to serve your guests if needed.
Keep up to date with what’s happening at the KVI by checking out the village Facebook page: Kelfield Notice Board, or the Kelfield Village Institute Facebook page and website: www.Kelfieldvillage.co.uk
KVI October Events
KVI Coffee Morning
Wed 9th October 2024
10.30am – 12.30pm
No charge / donations welcome
If you are unable to attend the coffee morning but would appreciate a piece of cake dropping off at your home, please contact Gill Little on 01757 248824 or email gmlittle281@outlook.com
KVI Quiz Night
Saturday 19th October 2024
7.30pm – 10pm
£5 per person (includes supper)
Teams of up to 6
Bring your own drinks & snacks
KVI Halloween Pub Night (Fancy dress optional – but encouraged)
Friday 25th October 2024
7pm – 11pm
All ages welcome
Locally brewed cask beer, wine, prosecco, spirits, soft drinks.
Food served by:
Classes Held at the KVI
GemFit, helping you find time to enjoy fitness!
Gemfit will be running ladies only pad work & HiiT classes every Tuesday evening 6:30pm – 7:30pm.
Gemfit and HiiT is a ladies only, whole body workout. High intensity interval training with a mixture of pad work and circuits at a pace that suits you. Suitable for all ages, all abilities and all levels of fitness.
For more information call 07503 938982 or email gemma.bentley26@gmail.com. ********************
Pilates with Olivia Thornton every Thursday evening 6pm – 7pm and 7pm – 8pm
The classes are run by Olivia Thornton who is a Level 3 Modern Pilates Teacher with over 10 years’ experience. For more information, please contact Liv direct on 07584 138181.
Hobbies & Crafts
1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month 10am – 12pm
All hobbies and levels welcome, Support given by other members. Paper, card crafts, sewing, knitting, crocheting, lace making and bead work. Equipment available to borrow.
For more information call 01757 248905 or email fandd@btinternet.com or Gill Little on 01757 248824.
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Wrights of Crockey Hill
• 360° tracked excavators micro25 ton (up to 15m long reach)
• 180° back hoes loaders
• Hydra-digs
• Telehandlers (4m – 9m)
• Bobcats
• Operated Plant hire
• Plant attachments (selector grabs, crusher buckets, breakers, flails, weeder baskets)
• Dumpers (1 ton to 6 ton)
• Rollers
• Tracked chippers
• Tipper hire
• Skip hire (all sizes)
