School opens its own farm with charity help
■■A thief was seen syphoning fuel from a motorbike parked on a driveway in Manor Rise at 11.10pm on Sunday, April 16, before making off in a vehicle after being disturbed by a witness. SHELLEY Over 60s met for their weekly games meeting.
From seven tables the whist high of 99 was achieved by Barry Jessop, getting in on the act was his wife Jean, who shared the whist low of 63 with Joan Horne. The bingo line was won by Gerald Ibbotson and the full house by Harold Gummerson.
Raffle prizes were won by Linda Brauner, Margaret Lee and Dora Mettrick. Birthday celebrations went to Sylvianne MartinHirsch, Dorothy Ramsden and Flo Grundy, with special greetings to Sheila Spencer (80) and David Deeley (90). An Over 60s coffee day was held at Shelley Village Hall from 1pm-4pm. At an additional games meeting, from 7.5 tables the whist high of 88 was from charity Wooden Spoon Yorkshire, the children’s charity of rugby.
Chairman Stuart Watson cut the ribbon to declare the project open, following which the farm manager and pupils gave visitors a tour of the superb new facilities.
Pupils enjoyed hosting the event and talking about the hard work they have undertaken so far this year.
Member of the community Joy shared by Sheila Morris, Joan Horns, and Audrey Taylor and the low of 60 went to Kath Proctor. Two full tables of Rummikub were played.
Birthdays were celebrated by Lily Walker, Andrea Benson, Janet Metcalfe, Joyce Taylor, Vera Wilkinson and Madge Shaw, who celebrated her 90th birthday. The bingo line was won by Marion Kelly and the full house went to Sylvia Clegg. Raffle prizes were won by Eunice Ramsden, Margaret Lee, Margaret Schofield, Jenny Rose, Walter Astin and Renee Hewitt. ■■Helen Cox spoke about bees at Clayton West Women’s Institute. The next Resolutions meeting is on Wednesday, May 3, at 7.30pm at the United Reformed Church. Lane commented: “It has been a lovely day. I hadn’t realised what a valuable asset the school had for their pupils and families.
“I could clearly see how the children benefit from the hands-on experience of looking after the animals and growing fruit and vegetables.”
The school’s headteacher, Sarah Wilson, said: “None of this would have been possible without the support of Wooden Spoon Yorkshire.
“With their backing we have been able to transform a rundown garden into a fantastic outdoor learning area that will support the development of our pupils for many years to come. “We are all immensely grateful.” The Joseph Norton Academy, is formerly Nortonthorpe Hall School.