District Diary
AYTON Community centre
Members had a pleasant afternoon at Wednesday’s bingo. In Vera’s absence Phyl sold the bingo books and Lilian was in charge of the raffle tickets. Ted as usual called the numbers. Tea/coffee and biscuits were served in the interval. Lilian and Ted then drew the raffle.
Thursday coffee and breakfast. Once again this week Phyl and Lilian cooked the members a substantial breakfast of bacon, sausage, beans, black pudding and toast, with jams and marmalade and coffee. We all appreciate their effort and say thank you to them and Darrell for providing the food and Sheila for her help.
Community library
The first of three children’s activities is on Monday, July 31, when there is a family fun walk for all ages based on the theme ‘Animal Agents’. Look for clues and character tokens on our route. The walk begins at the library at 11am, followed by refreshments from 12pm. The last walkers will start at 1pm. The charge for each family is £3, includes map and instructions. There is also still time to sign up to the summer reading challenge.
Thursday, August 17: Groovy music workshop for 4–11 years with local jazz saxophonist Mark Fortnum; Thursday, August 31: Craft workshop with Me2Activities. More details of both events to follow.
We had a great day selling books, crafts and produce at a sunny Seamer Gala on Sunday and raised £78.20 including donations for library funds. We will also be at the community fair in Scarborough on August 12, Brompton Gardening Show on August 13 and Ayton Gala and Hutton Buscel Show on September 3. Do come along and support us.
CAYTON Methodist Church
Mrs Christine Fenwick and Mrs Liz Aconley led the service on Sunday when the Parable of the Sower was the theme. Jane Allen was the organist and Jane also read the lesson. The steward was Jane Williams and Jennifer Atkinson was the welcomer. Christine narrated the story of Fred and Bert and this was acted out by Liz Aconley and Margaret Welsh.
After service refreshments were served by Ann Green and Julie Barber. The service next week will be led by the Rev Rosie Coles. All are welcome.
Gala weekend
Cayton village gala weekend starts tomorrow, Friday, with a 5k run around the village. Registration is from 6pm-7pm (fees adult £6, under 16 £2.50) at the playing fields in Station Road. The race starts at 7pm. Trophies for first man, woman, girl and boy (under 16). All finishers receive a medal. Trophies presented by Sophie Jo Bunton, finalist in Miss Super Model England competition.
The gala commences on Sunday at 11am and opened by the Mayor and Mayoress of Scarborough. The day includes live music and dancing, games, competitions, crafts, stalls, rides, a barbeque, Angie’s ice cream treats and a fun dog show (£1 per entry). The gala concludes at 4pm with a speech from the committee chairman.
Also, buy a programme with a lucky number and you could win a special prize. All are welcome to attend.
BURNISTON AND CLOUGHTON Methodist Church
The theme of worship today was based on Colossians 1:1518 – the Supremacy of the Son of God. The worship explored our role in the world and encouraged us to encounter the living loving God by knowing Jesus, the human form of God, thus following his example of servant-hood as a foundation on which to build our communities and live together as one body for the good of mankind.
A talk on the importance of prayer as part of our role in the world was given via a DVD link by Malcolm Duncan who also led prayers of intercession for the UK and the world.
Songs of worship included Speak O Lord, O God of Love, Lord You Have My Heart, Restore O Lord (the wonder of your name) and Breathe on Me Breath of God. The service concluded with the sharing of the grace.
On Sunday, there is a 9.30am (traditional) and 11am (contemporary) with coffee and cake served between the two.
Coffee Stop open (in church cafe) Thursdays, 10am12pm, donations going to a selected charity.
Canasta card game at 2pm every Tuesday (with board games on last Tuesday of month), 20p includes drink and biscuits, Wandales Drive, Burniston. All welcome, see www.burnistonmethodistchurch.org for weekly events and groups.
Whistle-Stop day
Last weekend’s popular Whistle-Stop day at Burniston and Cloughton Bowling Club proved to be a hugely enjoyable event for all the participants who made the most of the summer weather and the benefits of the good organisation provided by the host club.
The winners from Seamer were Margaret Hill with Sandra and Peter Lees who pipped the Snainton trio of Angela Mushet, Maureen Edmond and Terry Edmond. Filey members, Danny Corrigan, David Hare and Alf Rowbotham were a creditable third and the lucky winner of the ‘spider’ was Ken Young from Ayton.
Competitors were highly complementary and appreciative of the organisation both on and off the green which was made possible by the helpers who prepared the outside facilities, organised excellent catering and maintained the match schedules and scoring system throughout the day.
Bowling club
The busy bowling season continues this weekend with a match on Saturday afternoon against Saxilby Bowling Club from Lincoln. Members are reminded that the stating time is earlier than normal at 1pm.
St Mary’s
A service of Holy Communion (BCP) was held at 9.30am on the last Sunday at St Mary’s Church, Cloughton, conducted by the Rev David Pynn. The first reading from Isaiah chapter 55 was given by Rosemary Oliver and the gospel reading came from Matthew chapter 13 given by Arleen Ingham. Mike Lester provided the music. Cafe Refresh followed at 10.15am in the community church hall the theme being ‘Round the World’.
Mike Lester played What a Wonderful World on the piano and Jim Atkins and David Oliver performed a sketch. This was followed by a talk by Linda, a representative of United Society Partners in the Gospel, who spoke about the origins and work of the group throughout the world and ended with a quiz. There was a Traidcraft stall, and Helen and Harry Gadie provided the refreshments.
Next week there will be a service of Holy Communion at 10am led by the Rev Don Maciver, and the Coffee Shop will take place on Friday, July 28, from 10am-11.30am.
There will be a Northern Group joint service at St Laurence’s, Scalby, on July 30, so no Cloughton service.
GRISTHORPE AND LEBBERSTON Hall anniversary
The village hall on Main Street in Gristhorpe celebrates its 80th anniversary.
Over the years there have been some wonderful activities taking place, ranging from the Women’s Institute, pantomimes, village fairs and children’s parties. In recent times it has been sad to see the hall falling quiet with just a handful of activities, mainly the judo club, keeping things ticking over.
There is an enthusiastic team of committee members working hard to bring the hall back to its former glory. Numerous events are being held in addition to this weekend’s fete: weekly Zumba classes are proving popular and the recent jumble sale was a big success. There are also plans to introduce a drop-in library where residents can meet and enjoy a cup of tea and a chat whilst choosing a book or having a game of cards or dominos. A monthly craft club is also well-established and proving to be popular.
Bookings for children’s parties are increasing and with the possibility of a grant things are definitely looking a lot brighter for the future.
Summer fete
The summer fete takes place on Sunday, 12pm-4pm, in the village hall and will be opened by the Mayor and Mayoress of Scarborough. There will be stalls, tombola, brass band and a raffle. To round off the event there will be a tug of war between the two villages. Please come and support us.
Zumba classes
Weekly Zumba classes take place at the village hall on Wednesday, 6.15pm-7.15pm. All abilities welcome. The cost is £4 per session.
Hall hire
The village hall is available to hire. For booking enquiries please contact Ann on 07391 93597.
SNAINTON Yorkshire Day
Snainton Village Hall is holding a Yorkshire Day celebration on Saturday, July 29, 12pm-4pm. We will be serving Yorkshire pudding lunches and afternoon teas. Come along and try your hand at welly wanging and on the tombola, sample Wold Top beers and browse craft and produce stalls.
All funds raised go to the upkeep of village hall and playing fields. Free entry, everyone is welcome.
BROMPTON AND SAWDON Church
The service on Sunday will be at 8am. It will be Holy Communion using the BCP and conducted by the vicar.
Tug of War
This will take place on the Butts at the end of the church fete on Sunday, August 6.
It will commence at 4pm with men’s, women’s and children’s teams from Brompton and Sawdon competing. The winning village will claim the Dragon Trophy.
Sports day
Sports day at Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School was watched by parents, grandparents and friends. The whole school had a lively and exciting sports day on the cricket field last Friday. There was a wide range of events for the four school teams to compete in. The entries in the mum and dad races were the largest ever.
The staff race was fiercely competitive and Mr Cooper won although Mr Logue nearly caught up. The day culminated with tug of wars for children and adults.
Gardening club
The next meeting of the Brompton and District Gardening Club will be held in the village hall on Wednesday, July 26, where the speaker will be Alistair Taylor speaking on ‘Making the Most of Perennials’. Starts 7.30pm. New members will be very welcome.
Quiz for Guides
The 1st Forge Valley Guides are currently raising money with the Thornton Dale Guide Company for a joint trip to Holland this coming October. The British Flora and Wildlife Quiz sheets, which cost £1, are on sale in Glave’s Butchers, the Brompton Forge Tearooms, Ayton Fish and Chip shop, Wardell’s in Thornton Dale amongst several other local shops along the valley.
Alternatively they can be bought from Elaine Mudd by sending your request and money plus a stamped addressed envelope to 2, Sawdon Lane, Brompton by Sawdon, Scarborough, YO13 9DT. First prize will be £10 and second prize £5. All entries must be in by September 22 and posted to Elaine Mudd at the above address together with a SAE for return of entry and results.
RILLINGTON Air ambulance
A coffee morning with raffle held at the Buckrose Community Café raised £285.30 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Parish council
Rillington Parish Council held a meeting in the church rooms on Monday, July 10. The minutes of which can be found on the parish council website.
YCA meeting
Twelve members and four guests were present at the July meeting of Rillington and District YCA. The meeting was held on a warm summer’s evening at Grange Farm, East Heslerton by kind invitation of Mr John Cussons.
Members were taken into John’s museum of farming and country life which is an Aladdin’s cave of exhibits housed in converted farm buildings. The first rooms held any number of farming, countryside an domestic exhibits and concluded with a replica farmhouse kitchen with bedroom above.
A visit to John’s beautiful, extensive and wellmaintained garden followed. Flower beds, lawns, ponds and streams with paths that meandered through the garden.
We were then invited into the farmhouse for savoury and sweet refreshments prepared by Jenny Ireland and served in the formal dining room.
Barbara Howard thanked John and Jenny for their hospitality and donations were made to Marie Curie Cancer Care. A card has been sent to Eileen Myers (chairman) wishing her a speedy recovery.
Our next meeting will be held in the village hall when Jean Dale will give a talk on the Great Wall of China.
Quiz night
Seven teams playing for £52 in prize money took part in Mike Williams’ general knowledge quiz in the Fleece Inn.
After a tie break Gary’s Team came first with 55.5 points, second were Honeymooners (55.5). Another tie break for third place was won by Team at the Bar (47) with Weaverthorpe Four just missing out on a prize.
The £12 jackpot was won by Team at the Bar. Mike’s next and last quiz at the Fleece will be on Friday, July 28.
Sue’s Crew were the winners of Jennie’s Sunday night quiz. The jackpot was a roll over.
Live music
Ezee Going are at the Fleece Inn from 9.30pm on Saturday.
NEWBY AND SCALBY Produce show
The 10th Newby and Scalby Produce Show takes place on Sunday, July 30. Doors open to the public from 12.30pm. The hall will be open for staging of exhibits on Saturday, July 29, 6pm-7.30pm, and Sunday, July 30, 7am-10am. With the presentation of trophies at 4pm. The event will include refreshments, tombola, lucky dip and a fun sports day on the bowling green. Library
The summer reading challenge got off to a flying start on Saturday with 29 children signing up. This year’s theme is Animal Agents and children are invited to read the books and help the agents catch a crook.
The library aims to get at least 300 children signed-up to enjoy the fun and there are special events linked to the challenge.
On Tuesday, July 25, there will be Crafty Animal Activities from 10.30am-11.30am and again at 1.30pm-2.30pm.
On Tuesday, August 1, Scarborough Museums will be presenting an activity based around fossils, from 10am-11am. There is a charge of £1 for materials and children seven years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Places can be booked by ringing the library on 01609 534059.
Fundraiser success
On Wednesday, July 12, a strawberry and cream tea was held in the garden at 37, Hackness Road by kind permission of Mrs Katharine Minghella, the daughter of Val Humphreys. A total of £427.60 was raised and will by divided between the schools and Denis who is studying medicine at Kampala International University.
The event was held to raise money for Aiding Conservation through Education, a small charity who support nine schools in and around Kisoro in Uganda.
At the present time the funds raised are going towards building a special lock-up toilet at each school for the use of girls only at the time of the month when they need privacy. This is encouraging the girls to keep going to school and have a full time education. Val wishes to thank everyone who supported this event in any way.
St Mark’s
Last Sunday’s All Age service was led by the vicar, the Rev Mike Leigh, who gave a presentation on the parable of the sower.
This Sunday there will be services of Holy Communion at 8am and 10am. The children of the Sunday groups will be holding their annual sports morning.
At 6.30pm there will be a service of healing and wholeness, based on the healing service of the Iona Community, which will include the laying on of hands. All are welcome. On Wednesday there will be a service of Holy Communion at 10am.
Toddler group
St Mark’s Toddler Group is now closed for the summer holiday, but will restart in September.
Sponsored walk
The sponsored walk takes place this Saturday from Hawsker to St Mark’s along the old railway line. Three walks are available, with transport provided to each start point, and the walk will finish with a barbeque from 6pm to 7.30pm at the church. For more information, contact Grahame Adamson on 01723 366574. For barbeque only tickets, contact Heather Petch on 01723 369668.
Fun afternoon
Next week’s Children’s Holiday Club will finish on Friday, July 28, with a family fun afternoon, which starts at 12pm. There will be a bouncy castle, paddling pool, ball pool and outdoor toys, plus cream scones for the adults. It is suggested that you bring a picnic lunch and stay for the afternoon. If wet, the event will be held in the community hall. The afternoon is free, all welcome.
Rainbow Centre
Donations of non-perishable food items and toiletries are urgently needed for the Rainbow Centre. There is a box in the church and a red bin in the community hall where donations may be left. Please support this very worthwhile charity.
Methodist Church
This Sunday morning worship at Scalby Methodist Church will be at 10.30am and this will be led by the Rev Emma Morgan.
St Laurence’s
The 8am service of Holy Communion (BCP) will be led by the Rev David Pynn; 10am informal service of Holy Communion will be led by the Rev Alan Brown and the preacher is Philip Newell.
SHERBURN Letters draw
The football club letters drawn on Saturday, July 15, were P, W, X. As there was no winner this week the prize fund rises to £180 next week.
Community club
The Wave performs on Saturday, July 29, live music, from 9pm. All are welcome, free entry. The monthly quiz is on Sunday, July 30, at 8pm. £1 per person.
St Hilda’s
St Hilda’s will be hosting choir Allerston Aloud for an evening of music and entertainment on Friday, September 9, at 7pm. Admission £5 includes refreshments.
The next service will be Holy Communion with the Rev Joe Kinsella on Sunday at 9am.
Garden party
Cream scones and a cup of tea in the garden was a lovely way to spend an afternoon. Of course we did get up to try our hand at all the various games and a tour of the garden was necessary to complete the quiz. Three charities benefited from our afternoon out with £120 each for Ganton Parish Church, Sherburn Methodist Church and Action for Children.
Thanks go to Mr and Mrs Magee for opening their garden for the occasion and to all those who helped in any way.
Methodist
The service on Sunday was led by the Rev Bob Whitfield assisted by his wife Brenda who read one of the Bible readings telling the story of the healing of blind Bartimaeus. Sandra and Jan were the stewards and Janet read from Ephesians chapter 4. The Rev Bob spoke about light, the light of life in Christ. Chris played the organ and Robin bass guitar. After the worship refreshments were enjoyed in the hall.
The service next Sunday at 10.30am will be led by Deacon Helen Webster and all are very welcome to come along.
OSGDOBY Parish council
The parish council held their bi-monthly meeting at the community centre on July 4 and those present were Cllr Christine Jones, chairman, Cllr Marianne Dunford, Cllr Shirley Holdsworth, Cllr Carol Robinson, Cllr Peter Hemmingham, clerk, County Cllr Tony Randerson, NYCC Cllr Simon Green and Cllr Roberta Swiers, Scarborough Borough Council, and two members of the public.
Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Edward Dalby and Cllr Moira Grant.
No representatives from the police were present.
Borough and County Council. Cllr Randerson’s report was circulated. He had accompanied the highways officer on an inspection of the condition of roads and footpaths in Osgodby. He drew attention to the Scarborough Plan which made provision for 90 houses to be built in Osgodby Lane and Church Lane. The plan covers the next 15 years and no planning applications have yet been made. The matter of the plot of land on Seafield Avenue, which the parish council cleared last year, was raised. The borough council will be asked again what action could be taken by them to resolve the situation. The two borough council representatives agreed to pursue the matter. Cllr Randerson said he was pleased that the Filey Road footpath had now been resurfaced.
Cllr Swiers reported on the music festival to be held later in the month and did not expect it to cause a problem. The toilets at Cayton Bay will be under the control of Cayton Parish Council in two weeks time. The broken gate at the end of the closed part of Filey Road had been reported. Cllr Jones asked about the motor homes, which were parked, on the grass verges by Cayton Bay entrance preventing the grass from being cut. Cllr Swiers is to ask for additional signs to be put in place. McCain`s new development was discussed. This was going ahead and entrance to the site may be made via Church Lane during development.
Cllr Green stated the grass cutting had been very spasmodic and problems with machinery were partly to blame. He understood that new machinery was to be purchased in an effort to improve the situation.
Public open forum. A member of the public raised the question of clearance of the land on Seafield Avenue. This matter has been dealt under the borough and county councillors section.
The minutes of the meeting held on May 2 were signed and agreed as a correct record.
Cllr Jones reported that the parish council was pleased that the Filey Road footpath had been resurfaced. The original work had left parts of the footpath subject to grass and weeds still penetrating through. She had contacted the county council to report this and they had responded by placing a further coat of Tarmac on top. Cyclists have taken to using the footpath; this is considered a danger to walkers and is an offence. The county council have been asked for signs to be placed warning cyclists not to use the footpath. It was proposed that a gate be fitted at the National Trust entrance to the path, and other measures to curb this practice. Cllr Jones reported that the path from the Park and Ride to the bypass was to be cleared.
One planning application had been received for a small bungalow to be built at the end of Hawson Close. Reservations regarding access and flooding had been made known to the borough council planning department.
The pathway at the side of the Poachers is now complete and a quote has been received for completing the path up to the footbridge with suitable materials. The quote was accepted and the work will be completed over two weeks.
Professional advice had been sought regarding the proposal to place a permanent tree on the village green. After careful consideration, considering the cost of the tree and the cost of planting, plus the commitment to maintaining the tree, the council did not consider it viable. Professional help to erect a tree at Christ- mas time was agreed.
The parish council wooden notice board and the Osgodby in Bloom board are both in need of replacement due to the ingress of water. Notices are damaged and unreadable, and backboards are warped. Cllr Jones proposed the purchase of two new metal notice boards similar to the one adjacent to the Poachers car park.
Cllr Robinson reported that the garden had been entered into the borough council’s “Muck and Magic” competition again this year. The edges at the triangular area at the top of the garden had now been boarded, two pampas grass bushes had been removed and seven new shrubs have been planted. The 10 benches will be cleaned and oiled, and it is hoped that the volunteers from Yorkshire Coast College will help with this as their community project.
Cllr Holdsworth had received a letter from a resident in Fenton Close drawing attention to the damaged road surfaces and footpaths. She has passed the letter to Cllr Grant, the councillor responsible for this area. Contact has been made with the county council to report these concerns. As stated earlier by Cllr Randerson, an inspection has been made but we are unaware of any action that is to be taken to rectify the problem. Growth of weeds along verges was particularly bad. It is usual for the borough council to spray weed killer about this time of year. If residents, who are able, cleared the area in front of their houses, this problem could be kept to a minimum.
Cllr Robinson circulated the latest bank statement, which was signed by all councillors. The annual external audit has been completed and submitted.
The newsletter had been circulated throughout the village, and had been well received.
The next meeting will be held on September 5 at 7pm in the community centre.
Healing
Come and enjoy an afternoon of songs and healing held every Monday between 1.30pm and 3.30pm at Osgodby Community Centre. Admission is free. Popular local singing duo Midas Touch entertains with songs.
Come along and join registered healers from Harmony Church, Burniston, make new friends and have a coffee and some cake. Our hands on healing is offered free of charge during the afternoon and is very relaxing.
We meet next on Monday, July 24, from 1.30pm–3.30pm and whether you come for all or part of the afternoon you will be made most welcome.
Bingo evening
The next bingo evening will be on Monday, July 24, at the community centre at the usual time. All welcome, enjoy a drink and a raffle.
SEAMER St Martin’s
The Rev Richard Firth assisted by Reader Judith Dean, presided at the service of Holy Communion at 9.30. Judith also preached the sermon which was based on the gospel reading of the parable of the sower. Judith used the analogy of the seed of the sower as the good news of Jesus the Son of God. Just as seed needs a fertile and well maintained soil in which to flourish and multiply, then the good news of Jesus needs us as his followers to be the receptive soil in which the love of God in Jesus can grow and multiply in the world. . Sue Johnson and Enid Plevey were sidespersons, Julie Stephenson served refreshments, and Edna Burton accompanied the hymns on the piano Kieron Middleton gave a bible reading, and also led the prayers prepared by Kate Middleton who also assisted with the distribution of communion. Kate together with Kim led the children’s activities in the church rooms and later joined the main church service.
Judith Dean preached again at the 11am service of modern worship, which she also led. Tim Cremer led the intercessions and Sue Grice read. Sue also played guitar in the sung worship, led by Richard Fuller with John Grice (guitars) and John Taylor (drums). Liz Cremer and Elizabeth Bradley ran the Sunday Club, and Elizabeth also served refreshments after the service. Jo Taylor was the sidesperson.
Methodist Church
The service today was taken by the Rev Nigel Spencer. The organist was Doreen Lawson, vestry steward Bob Jackman and the welcome Margaret Harris. Bible readings were given by Margaret Harris who read from Romans and Margaret Neave who read from Matthew’s gospel. Margaret Neave also took the collection.
In his sermon the Rev Spencer spoke of the way Jesus used many parables in his teachings and he referred to the Parable of the Sower which likened the sowing of seeds to the way some people live their Christian lives but if you are like the seed that fell on good soil you understand the rewards of living a Christian life. During the service Holy Communion was observed.
The preacher this Sunday at 10.30am is the Rev Bruce Russell.
Our next concert is on Saturday at 7.30pm and features the Singing for Fun group and guests. This will be an evening of songs, recitations and fun followed by supper. There will be no entrance fee but donations will be appreciated.
Pelargonium society
Yorkshire Pelargonium and Geranium Society meeting is at Seamer and Irton Memorial Hall on Sunday at 2pm. Gill Tompkinson from Broomfleet will give a talk on growing lavender, pinks and carnations. Further details from the secretary Ron Ward on 01723 355656.
Secretary needed
The secretary of the Yorkshire Pelargonium and Geranium Society is to stand down after 16 years in office. The society has a good reputation of staging one of the best pelargonium shows in the country, exhibits come from far afield as Lowestoft, Wisbech, Wales and Durham. The position of secretary is a matter of urgency, please contact Ron on 01723 355656.
RAVENSCAR AND STAINTONDALE Kayak adventure
On Saturday see the coast from a different perspective, spot seabirds and seals. Hosted by The National Trust In conjunction with East Barnby Outdoor Education Centre (age 14+), beginners welcome. All equipment provided. Meet Boggle Hole beach near youth hostel. Fees, booking and information on 0344 2491895.
St Hilda’s
There will be a service of morning worship this Sunday at 10.30am led by Ian Popely.
Villages show
Staintondale and Ravenscar villages show will be held on Sunday, August 13, at Ravenscar Village Hall commencing at 2pm. There are classes for horticulture, agriculture, preserves, arts and crafts, photography, vintage tractors, and a children’s section. There will also be side-shows, home-made refreshments and games.
Schedules are available from secretary Lorraine Watson, Grange Lea, on 01723 871124. Closing date for entries is Wednesday, August 9.