DISTRICT DIARY
AYTON
Community library
In May 2012 Derwent Valley BRIDGE Community Library opened its doors as the first entirely volunteer run community library in this area, 10 years later and we are still here providing an invaluable service to the villages along the Derwent Valley. What an achievement and testament to the hard work of the volunteers who have developed the community library into a place where all are welcome.
Books, computers, children’s activities, talks, social events, fundraising activities have all played a part in making the library a real resource for the local community.
We have bounced back after the pandemic and are holding a coffee morning on Saturday, May 14, 10am to 12 noon, to celebrate our 10th anniversary. All welcome.
Children from the Rainbows, the Happy Hour Library Pre-School Group and the Derwent Ducklings Baby and Toddler Group have been busy planting runner bean and sunflower seeds to grow in the library garden. As soon as the plants are big enough they will be planted out to provide food for the birds, and runner beans to pick in the summer and autumn.
BURNISTON AND CLOUGHTON Chair exercises
Chair-based exercise class on Mondays at Burniston and Cloughton Village Hall from 11am. Classes £5, but first one is free. For more details contact Janette on 07906 426068.
Playgroup
Children’s playgroup suitable for babies, toddlers and preschool children on Tuesdays (term time only), 1.30-3pm, in Cloughton Community Hall.
For more details contact Emma Resane on 07534366912.
WI meeting
The next meeting of the of the Burniston and Cloughton WI in Burniston and Cloughton Village Hall will be held tonight (May 12), 7pm.
Two of our own members, Jackie Housham and Virginia Stokeley, will give illustrated talks about their experiences in the Far East (China and Japan respectively) where both have family members currently or previously residing.
For more details email wiburnistonandcloughton@ gmail.com .Visitors welcome.
CAYTON Methodist Church
Mrs Kath Charter led worship on Sunday when Jane Allen was the organist, Jane Williams the steward and Brian
Smuk the welcomer. Lessons were read by Julie Barber and Nikki Warner. Christine Feather and Jane Allen served refreshments.
On Saturday, May 14, 10am to 12 noon, the church will be hosting a coffee morning. Various stalls including cakes, crafts, books and bric-a-brac. All welcome.
Parish council
The next annual parish council meeting is on Tuesday, May 17, 7pm, with the ordinary parish council meeting following at 7.30pm, in the small committee room at Jubilee Hall.
Residents welcome to attend but will be required to abide by Government guidelines.
Residents can ask questions in the public forum at the start of the meeting to raise issues or concerns related to the community.
If a resident has a problem on any issue between the formal meetings they must contact the chairperson Cllr Mrs Roberta Swiers at the parish office on 01723 586869 or email the parish clerk at caytonparish@btconnect.co.uk
Office times: Tuesday 10am4pm, Wednesday 10am-2pm, Thursday 10am-3pm.
Women’s Fellowship.
Meetings are normally held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 2.15pm. Anyone is welcome to come along and join us and at the meeting on Tuesday, May 17, when the Rev Andrew Moreland will be speaking to us.
HUNMANBY Pop-in group
Hunmanby pop-in group meets every Friday from 10am at Hunmanby Community Cen
tre, Stonegate. We offer a range of activities and occasionally have trips out. The group also includes chair exercises for anyone who wishes to join in. All welcome.
OSGODBY Bingo night
Bingo was held in the community centre on Monday at 7.15pm when 10 people attended.
Cashiers and callers were M Audsley and J McNamara, checker was C Render. The raffle seller was J McNamara and the winner was E Whiteman who won all three prizes. The flier seller was C Render and the winners were C Whiteman and D Dawson. The jackpot winners were C Render and D Dawson. The hostess was E Whiteman.
Please come and join us every Monday, you will be made most welcome.
Association meeting
The latest meeting of the Osgodby Community Association Committee was held at the community centre on April 20.
All welcomed by Bryan Bolton, chairman. Present were Bryan Bolton, Mike Holdsworth, Brenda Martin, Sharon Rutherford, Mary Weller and Moira Audsley.
Apologies from Cllr Ed Dalby and Shirley Holdsworth.
Minutes of the last meeting were agreed and signed by the chairman as a correct record.
Secretary’s report. Shirley Holdsworth is to buy two hanging baskets with red, white and blue flowers at a cost of £17 to be put out during May.
Chairman’s report. A new tap has been fitted in the toilet lobby to enable a hose to be attached for the pressure washer. Whilst the plumber was fitting
the new tap he noticed that the stopcock was seized. Bryan Bolton will arrange to have a replacement fitted. Jubilee Platinum party arrangements were all in hand.
Treasurer’s report. Michael Holdsworth circulated the balance sheet which was accepted.
Any other business.
All groups doing well. The Monthly Tuesday Club is to be re-named Social Evening. Nothing to report on the music license. The meeting closed at 3.30pm.
Weekly events
Weekly events held at the community centre include Pilates, Yoga, Keep Fit, Handicrafts, Open Circle, Midas Touch Singing Group.
On the second Wednesday of each month the Scarborough Philatelic Society is held, and the coffee morning is held on the third Wednesday, 10.3011.30am.
If you would like to join any of the groups contact Bryan Bolton on 01723 581548 for further details.
The centre is the ideal venue for parties, meetings etc at the price of £18 per hour. Good kitchen facilities, disabled toilet, access for wheel chair users.
For further details and bookings contact Bryan Bolton on 01723 581548.
RAVENSCAR AND STAINTONDALE History group
The history group is returning to evening meetings for the light nights, and the next meeting will be at 7pm on Tuesday, May 17, in Ravenscar Village Hall following its reopening.
The Ravenscar section of our archives located at the hall will be open for your inspection and research. All welcome; refreshments available.
Country Cluster
The next meeting of Country Life Cluster is tonight (May 12), 7pm, will be Moments of Mindfulness led by Di Wilson from The Healing Touch.
Parish council
The annual parish assembly will be held tonight (May 12) at Ravenscar Village Hall, 7pm. Any organisation or group wishing to present a report is asked to submit a copy to the clerk on clerk@staintondalepc. org.uk
Country markets
The dates for the village hall country markets have been revised. They are May 14, July 2, August 13, September 24, November 26.
If you would like to run a stall or for more information please contact secretary.svhc@ gmail.com
Craft group
The craft group is now meeting again on Thursdays, 10am to 12 noon, at the Ingrid Flute Gallery in St Hilda’s Church.
Everyone welcome, whether you knit, stitch, embroider, crochet etc. The Post Office will also be open to use.
Jubilee celebration
A celebration of HM the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee will be held in Ravenscar Village Hall on Friday, June 3, 7pm. Please bring your own drinks/ nibbles and friends.
Jubilee Mile
Staintondale village will be decorated with all things regal for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee from the junction of Downdale Road northwards through the village to the Rudda Road junction.
The displays will not be taken down before June 6. The village hall will be open for refreshments on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 2-4pm, and there will be a traditional afternoon tea on Sunday, June 5, 2-4pm. All welcome.
Charity teas
The charity tea afternoons at Moorland House, Staintondale, will run until September.
Charities to benefit are: Sunday, June 12, Guide Dogs; Sunday, July 3, Blood Cancer UK; Sunday, August 7, Rainbow Centre; Sunday, September 4, Martin House Hospice.
Due to the success of these events, the organisers would be very pleased to receive donations of extra garden tables or chairs.
Please contact Lisa Williams at lisawilliams@yorkshire.net if you are able to help.
District show
The villages show this year will be held on Sunday, August 14, at Ravenscar Village Hall from 2pm. Schedules are available from secretary Lorraine Watson on 07929 949685 or email staintondaleshow@ yahoo.co.uk
Classes include: children’s fancy dress, horticulture, agriculture, produce, preserves, arts and crafts, photography, vintage tractors and equipment and children’s section.
There will also be side shows, games and homemade refreshments.
SAWDON Village hall events
Forthcoming village hall events:
Saturday, May 28, Forest Day; Sunday, May 29, Sound Bath. Both days run from the village hall by Esther Hall.
Contact Esther at we-evolve. uk@gmail.com for more details or visit www.we-evolve.uk.com
SCALBY AND NEWBY WI meeting
Scalby and Newby WI group’s next meeting is on Monday, May 30, 7pm. Guests invited from neighbouring WIs, when we hope to enjoy the ‘laughing gardener’ Paul Robinson.
New members welcome to contact Enid on 07984879136 or Pam on 01723360939.
SEAMER
St Martin’s Church
Sunday’s service was led by the Rev Andrew Moreland and the All Age Team, with readings and activities based on the 23rd psalm (The Lord is My Shepherd).
This Sunday’s service at 10am will be morning praise with children’s club.
The Thursday coffee morning is from 10am to 12 noon in the church rooms opposite the church, and all are welcome.
Methodist Church
The service on Sunday was prepared by Patricia Henney who could not attend and was lead by Bob Jackman. The vestry stewards were Bert and Bob, the organist was Doreen, the offering taken by Sheila, and the flowers arranged by Yvonne.
Bob gave the reading from Revelations and Mary read from St John’s Gospel. The theme of Mrs Henney’s address was The Unbelief of the Jews.
The service this Sunday at 10.30am is a local worship prepared by members of the church, all welcome.
WI meeting
Seamer and Irton WI’s next meeting is on May 18 there will be a talk by Matt Barnes on marine conservation.
Tickets are now on sale for an afternoon tea with two of the original Calendar Girls in the memorial hall on June 22, contact Jan Braidley for tickets.
SEAMER Bowls results
Seamer and District Bowling Club results (up to May 6).
Tuesday, May 3: Seamer’s team in the Scarborough Veterans League played Filey Southdene. Filey won the overall aggregate 50 shots to 47, but the match was drawn as Seamer won two of the three rinks.
Seamer’s best rink was Peter Lees, Kathy Short and Dave Bond who won 26-19. Thursday, May 5: Seamer beat Thornton Dale Rubies in the Aussie Pairs League by 44 shots to 42 with Sue Bond and Derek Everson recording a fine 17-11 shots win.
Friday, May 6: Match away to Filey in the Independent League saw Seamer losing by 10 shots and by four points to six.
Although narrowly winning two of the three rinks, the third rink suffered a heavy seven shots to 20 defeat.
Carl Tarry, Stuart King and John Rokes registered the best win 18-16.
The cup match against Flamborough on Tuesday, May 10, did not take place as Flamborough have ceded the match.
SHERBURN Family quiz
The village hall is holding a family quiz on Sunday, May 15. Doors open 2pm, quiz begins 2.30pm.
A maximum of five people per team and the cost is £1 per person. Includes refreshments and raffle. Proceeds for Sherburn Village Hall.
St Hilda’s Church
The next service will be on Sunday, May 22, 10.15am, all welcome.
Methodist news
We were delighted to welcome Michael Earnshaw to lead our worship last Sunday. Michael’s message was of his call to be a local preacher.
It took several years for Michael to respond to this call on his life. Our faith is personal and individual but special moments with God can change us forever.
Now, 20 years a local preacher Michael continues his journey of faith. It was a joy to have him speak to us at Sherburn and we loved the poems he used too.
After the service we all enjoyed coffee in the hall.
The service this Sunday (May 15) at 10.30am is a special one for us as we celebrate our chapel anniversary, which will also include Holy Communion, led by the Rev Sue Sowden. All welcome.
Coffee morning
The coffee morning in the village hall this week will be held on Friday, May 13.
The two Sues will be delighted to welcome you for tea or coffee and toasted teacakes. All proceeds are for the village hall.
Open meeting
The next open meeting will be held on Monday, May 16, at the earlier time of 6pm at Sherburn Village Hall to discuss plans for the Queen’s Jubilee.
All welcome to come and see what plans we already have, and add your ideas.
Can’t make the meeting but have ideas? You can send a personal message to Ian Walker-Stabler or Ella Dobson or call Tina Dobson on 01944 710356 to give your ideas, or visit Sherburn Village Hall’s Facebook page.
Christian Aid coffee
A Christian Aid coffee morning will be held in the Methodist
Church on Tuesday, May 24, 10-11.30am.
There will be a cake stall and various games, and Christian Aid envelopes will be available for your kind donations.
Car boot sale
The Sherburn Playing Field Association’s next car boot sale will be on Sunday, May 29, 8.30am-1.30pm, at Sherburn Sports and Social Club.
Everyone is welcome, and all money raised from the car boot sale goes towards the fundraising for the new village play park.
Cost £5 per car and £7 per van (sellers from 8am). Refreshments will be available in the sports club.
Surprise treat
Girls from Sherburn Rainbows and Brownies gave a lot of people in the village a lovely surprise treat on Thursday when they came round the village giving out lovely gifts of plants.
Thank you so much to you all for your kindness.
The pansy plant that I received was super and by the response on Facebook lots of other people thought the same.
Well done to all the children and their leaders.
CLUB CALL RAMBLERS Sunday walks
Scarborough Ramblers walks are held every Sunday at 10am. Further details at www.scarboroughramblers.org.uk.
If you are interested in joining and/or leading a walk, please get in touch. We also have a Facebook page Scarborough Ramblers New Group, where updates to walks are regularly posted:
Sunday, May 15, Cloughton 7.5 miles; Sunday, May 22 location tbc; Sunday, May 29 Fylingdales 10 miles.
LIFEBOAT GUILD Ascot race day lunch
The Scarborough Ladies Lifeboat Guild is hosting an Alternative Ascot Race Day Lunch to be held at Park Manor Hotel on the North Bay on June 16, 12-6pm.
This is not just a fundraising event for the RNLI, but also the guild’s way of celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
The day will start at 12 noon with drinks reception on arrival followed at 12.30pm by a welcome from the chairman.
Then seating at 12.45pm for a two course lunch.
Starting at 2.30pm with live televised racing from Ascot, you can have a bet on your favourite horse (£2 minimum). Racing will continue throughout the afternoon with a break for refreshment at 4.30pm.
For tickets (priced £39.95 each) and information contact chairman Gladys Freeman on 01723 366630 or events secretary Judith Hargreaves on 01723 350952.
FAMILY HISTORY May talk
Ryedale Family History Group continues with its series of talks through Zoom; with the next talk on Wednesday, May 16, 7.30pm.
The talk is called Transported Across the Sea by popular speaker Les Mitchinson.
Les will be highlighting a case study and following a 19th century petty criminal who is sentenced to transportation to Australia, and how everything turns out alright in the end - a happy ending.
The meeting is free and open to everyone, for the link to the meeting email Geoff to register at members@ryedalefamilyhistory.org