Monday 28 November 2016

Funding Raising Venture

Hi Everyone,

I would be very grateful if you would consider donating to Rebecca's fund raising venture.  Unfortunately she was diagnosed with Epilepsy two summers ago and is still coming to terms with it herself.  We are extremely proud of how she has coped with this and managed through her AS year.  As she finishes her A2 year at Archbishop Holgate's School, she wanted to do this fundraiser by cutting off her lovely long brown hair before Christmas - much to my dismay!  She is donating the hair to the Little Princesses charity who make human hair wigs for children affected by chemotherapy and alopecia and is raising funds for both Epilespy Action and Macmillan Cancer Support.  
Thanks in advance
Susan and Stephen Smith

Wednesday 23 November 2016

Village Meal Reminder

Lovely afternoon for the  BIELBY CHRISTMAS LUNCH.
18th December  1pm to 5.30pm
Venue at The Mill
3 course meal (3rd course is the coffee) outside caterers. 
£20 or person this includes your raffle ticket.
Children £5 over 5yrs.
Please bring your own drinks.
Money and names to Julie Tew tel 318851/07816480906 by 10thDec 
Please pop the money in envelope through the door if Julie is not in.

Tuesday 22 November 2016

Tracing Family History

I have received the email below.

I wonder if anyone can help . I have been looking into my family background and a family bible informs me that my paternal grandmother was born in Bielby on 10th June 1881.
Her name was Hannah Jane Smith and I believe she had three sisters and one brother. Although unlikely I wondered if any of the family descendants still live in the village or area . My wife and I visit Pocklington regularly during the summer and have visited the village on several occasions.
Many thanks
Paul Benson


I have Paul's email if anyone has any information. Thanks

Britain In Bloom

“At the last Parish meeting we agreed to pay for people to plant flowers, put up flower boxes, hanging baskets etc to go outside houses, on verges etc to make the village look nice and possibly apply for Britain in Bloom if we get enough people to take part. We would be looking for people to volunteer to plant flowers and look after them if they are willing to put them outside their property or volunteer to put them around the village. Please contact Paul Ward if you would be willing to brighten up the village”. You can email Paul on pm242@btinternet.com

Friday 11 November 2016

Bielby Annual Duck Race 2016

Thank you very much to everyone who helped to prepare and clean the beck ready for the duck race and all those who helped on the day. We are delighted to have had another successful day, and are pleased to say we've raised a total of £330.00 for St Giles Church. A big thank you to everyone.

BIELBY ANNUAL DUCK RACE
Sunday 30th October 2016

Race 1 - Children's Books & Games - Duck 53 - Florence Topham
Race 2 - We Love To Bake - Duck 100 - Rosie Simpson
               Double Duck Sold - Duck 100 - Sue Cooper - Prize bottle Of Wine
Race 3 - Gardening - Duck 15 - Tim Johnson
Race 4 - Box Of Vegetables - Duck 99 - Kate Nolton
               Double Duck Sold - Duck 99 - Rob Zottola - Prize Box Of Biscuits
Race 5 - Christmas Hamper - Duck 108 - Janet Readman
Race 6 - Chocolates & Bottle Of Wine - Duck 50 - Chris Matthews
Race 7 - Halloween - Duck 13 - Leo Topham
Race 8 - Box Of Vegetables - Duck 93 - Thomas Ridsdale
Race 9 - Box of Biscuits - Last Duck Home 29 - Katie Craven

Wednesday 2 November 2016

Dates For Your diary

  • Remembrance Sunday.
There will be a church service on Sunday 13th November at 10.30 am followed by a walk to the memorial.

  • Christmas dinner.
Sunday 18th December 1pm-5.30pm at The Mill. John and Beatrice Los have very kindly offered to host this years Christmas meal at their home. The meeting discussed various options. Beatrice, Val, Julie and Suzanne have volunteered to organise the meal. Further details on the Blog. The meeting agreed that a raffle should be held at the meal with the proceeds being donated to a charity nominated by Paul and Julie Kerry.

  • Carol singing.
Planned for Wednesday 21st December, meeting at Stoneleigh Care Home at 6pm. The meeting agreed that donations will go to the Special Care Baby Unit, York.

 Annual Walk - arranged for Thursday 29th December, meeting at the corner of Mill Lane. Margaret Wilkinson to plan the route.
 
Christmas Carol Service at Church - I think this is 18th December at 6.30pm, I will confirm date.

Planning Application

Due to a communications error the following planning application had not been posted on the blog, however the planning application was put a notice on the village Notice Board and it is included in the minutes for the last Parish meeting.


Planning Application.
Hollycroft Court, MainStreet, Bielby
Change of use andAlterations of outbuilding to form 2 holiday lets and Tearoom, landscaping toform courtyard garden, construction of domestic car park space and erection ofdomestic garage following demolition of shed
The reference is 16/02300/PLF
The latest date for comments to be submitted to ERYC is 3 October 2016,
The ERYC Planning department has gone ‘electronic’ and so correspondence relating to planning applications is no longer being sent to parish clerks by post. Plans, documents and comments can be viewed on line via Public Access on the ERYC website. Your comments can also be submitted online via the link below.

The link to take you to the planning search pageis https://newplanningaccess.eastriding.gov.uk/newplanningaccess/

Tuesday 1 November 2016

Dog Lead Missing

LOST YELLOW AND BLACK LEAD FOR SMALL DOG. Lead fell out of coat pocket around the canal. If found please contact Debbie Britton at Sunnyside in Bielby. Tel 01759 318611

Everingham Newsletter November 2016

Here is the link for the Everingham newsletter for November.  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1P5DEqM5L8YcjJBeDhfOFcxcDREaDU0WjZkelNrTWd4bWw4/view?usp=sharing

Please note that Helen's number for quiz tickets. It's 860222.

Pocklington Provincial Update for November 2016


 
Pocklington Provincial Update for November 2016

1.    Priority
Issue: Pocklington Town Centre area (Evenings):

Throughout November, we are to continue our High Visibility patrols of the Pocklington Town Centre area to deter potential anti-social behaviour. These patrols include regular checks on peripheral areas at Pocklington Infants’ School, Maxwell Road (periodic reports of criminal damage and youths causing annoyance), All Saints Church (periodic reports of anti-social behaviour on an evening) and town car parks (reports of low level anti-social behaviour). Criminal offenders will be challenged robustly, arrested or reported for summons. Penalty Notices for Disorder or warning letters may be used in appropriate cases however, those who offend should expect to be arrested and dealt with if their anti social behaviour amounts to criminal offending.  The exercise of discretion should not be expected.

2    Priority
Issue: Youths causing annoyance with Vehicles, Stamford Bridge (Evenings):

Officers will continue patrols in Stamford Bridge and the Viking Road car park. Anyone caught engaging in anti-social behaviour will be dealt with under the FAIRWAY process jointly with East Riding of Yorkshire Council. It is unlikely that any discretion will be shown.  Also drivers using their cars to cause alarm or distress will be considered for warnings and possible seizure of their vehicles under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act.

3.    Examples of crimes in your area
  • A secure van was broken into and tools stolen.
  • A male was disturbed in a “sneak in“ burglary in Barmby Moor.
  • The paint work of a car in Stamford Bridge was damaged as a result of it being scratched by a sharp implement.
  • A blue wheelie bin was set on fire.


4.    News and Appeals
Halloween and Bonfire Night

Halloween is a time of fun for kids and families.  But it’s not fun for everyone.

Humberside Police knows not everyone wants to be involved in Halloween and there are times when what seems innocent fun to some people, can bring real fear to elderly or vulnerable residents.

Humberside Police are carrying out a campaign over the Halloween and Bonfire Night period to help combat associated crime, reduce incidents of anti-social behaviour and provide advice and support to local communities.

Chief Inspector James Glansfield who is overseeing the policing operation said:

“Officers from community policing teams have visited schools across the force area to speak about anti-social behaviour urging youngsters to enjoy the festivities without becoming a nuisance in their neighbourhood.

“We would ask parents and carers to keep children safe and to know where they are and what they are doing. Mischief Night is not a license to cause criminal damage.

“A local agreement with retailers is also being refreshed to remind them of their responsibility not to sell flour and eggs to youngsters on the run up to Halloween and Mischief Night.”

“Please note that fireworks, including sparklers, can only be purchased from registered sellers for private use between 15 October to 10 November.  At other times fireworks can only be bought from licensed shops.  You can be fined up to £5,000 and/or imprisoned for up to 6 months for selling or using fireworks illegally. You could also get an on-the-spot fine of £90.  Shops that sell fireworks are reminded that it is illegal to sell fireworks to anyone under the age of 18.”

The Humberside Police website and Facebook page will be featuring crime prevention advice, a printable copy of the "Sorry no trick or treat" posters, the “Haunter’s Code” and a poster specifically aimed at preventing youngsters buying eggs and flour from shops on the run up to Halloween and Mischief Night.

Chief Inspector Glansfield added:

"Sorry no trick or treat" posters will also be available from local police officers for those who do not wish to be disturbed on Halloween.

“The number of calls for service we receive could have an impact on our response times so please bear this in mind.  If your call is not urgent please don’t block the lines preventing other important calls coming through.”

Humberside Police would like to offer the following crime prevention advice to people for Halloween. By following this simple advice you could prevent yourself from becoming a victim of crime.

* If you don’t want callers at your home on Halloween please display the "Sorry no trick or treat" poster in your window and/or on your door. This will let people who are out taking part in the festivities know that you do not wish to be disturbed.

* Are you taking your child/children out trick or treating or to a bonfire display? If so please don’t make your home a target for a burglar.  An opportunist thief will know that people will be out and about leaving their homes empty. Make it look like you have somebody at home by leaving a light on and NEVER leave valuables on display.

* If you are driving, then make sure that you don't leave anything on display when you leave your vehicle. Thieves work under the cover of darkness and will damage your vehicle to get to anything you might leave on the seats or foot well.

* Make sure your children are safe and be aware that there will be a number of people out and about between peak hours of 4pm to 8pm.

* Please be aware that during Halloween, and the nights running up to it, calls to police, especially in relation to ASB, can be significantly higher than normal. This may increase the call answering times so please be aware of this.

* THINK do you really need to call the police? Calls for service are generally higher around this time of year so please consider if it is the police you really need and just how important is it?

Shed Broken Into

Julie Tew bumped into Jenny Smith recently and there had been an attempted break in in her shed and an actual break in in another in Thornton so thought it would be useful to put it on the Bielby blog to keep everyone alert.

Wolds Weighton Update for November 2016

Wolds Weighton Update for November 2016
1.    Priority

Issue: Market Weighton Town Centre area (Evenings):
Throughout November, we are to continue our High Visibility patrols of the Market Weighton Town Centre area to deter potential anti-social behaviour. These patrols include regular checks on the High Street and peripheral areas of Londesborough Road Car Park, Scotts Croft Memorial Park, the town council building area and the area surrounding the Giant Bradley statue (periodic reports of youths causing annoyance). Criminal offenders will be challenged robustly, arrested or reported for summons. Penalty Notices for Disorder or warning letters may be used in appropriate cases however, those who offend should expect to be arrested and dealt with if their anti social behaviour amounts to criminal offending.  The exercise of discretion should not be expected.

2.    Priority

Issue: Youths Causing Annoyance (Evenings):
Officers will continue patrols in the areas of Aspen Close, the park, the monkey run & football field due to regular reports of low level anti-social behaviour. Anyone caught engaging in such activities will be dealt with jointly with the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

3.    Meetings
You are invited to attend any of the below meetings:

Police “Drop In” Surgery at the Village Hall, Shiptonthorpe
PCSO Terry Cundiff will be available at the above location to discuss community issues and offer crime prevention advice between 10:30 to 11:30 hours on the 3rd November.

Police “Drop In Surgery” at Market Weighton Library:
PCSO Terry Cundiff will be available at the above location to discuss community issues and offer crime prevention advice between 12:00 to 13:30 hours on the Thurs 3rd November.

Police “Drop In Surgery” at Wetwang Village Hall Coffee Morning:
PCSO Laura Hudson will be available at the above location to discuss community issues and offer crime prevention advice between 10:30 to 12:00 hours on the 15th November.

Police “Drop In Surgery” at Market Weighton Methodist Church Coffee Morning:
PCSO Laura Hudson will be available at the above location to discuss community issues and offer crime prevention advice between 11:00 to 12:00 hours on the 16th November.


4.    Examples of Crimes in your area
  • 2 unknown males were seen to gain entry into a garage in Market Weighton, it would appear that they looked inside and then left.
  • 2 parked cars have been damaged in the Sancton area.
  • A pane of glass in a shop window in Market Weighton was smashed.
  • A field gate and a wooden fence in the Huggate area were damaged by a vehicle.
  • A window frame of a business in Market Weighton was damaged as a result of someone throwing a brick at the property.
  • A stained glass window in the church in Wetwang was damaged by an object.
  • A car in Market Weighton was damaged by an unknown male who kicked it.
  • A secure motorbike was stolen from a driveway.
  • Two mountain bikes were stolen from a secure garage in Market Weighton.

5.    News and Appeals

Halloween and Bonfire Night

Halloween is a time of fun for kids and families.  But it’s not fun for everyone.

Humberside Police knows not everyone wants to be involved in Halloween and there are times when what seems innocent fun to some people, can bring real fear to elderly or vulnerable residents.

Humberside Police are carrying out a campaign over the Halloween and Bonfire Night period to help combat associated crime, reduce incidents of anti-social behaviour and provide advice and support to local communities.

Chief Inspector James Glansfield who is overseeing the policing operation said:

“Officers from community policing teams have visited schools across the force area to speak about anti-social behaviour urging youngsters to enjoy the festivities without becoming a nuisance in their neighbourhood.

“We would ask parents and carers to keep children safe and to know where they are and what they are doing. Mischief Night is not a license to cause criminal damage.

“A local agreement with retailers is also being refreshed to remind them of their responsibility not to sell flour and eggs to youngsters on the run up to Halloween and Mischief Night.”

“Please note that fireworks, including sparklers, can only be purchased from registered sellers for private use between 15th October to 10th November.  At other times fireworks can only be bought from licensed shops.  You can be fined up to £5,000 and/or imprisoned for up to 6 months for selling or using fireworks illegally. You could also get an on-the-spot fine of £90.  Shops that sell fireworks are reminded that it is illegal to sell fireworks to anyone under the age of 18.”

The Humberside Police website and Facebook page will be featuring crime prevention advice, a printable copy of the "Sorry no trick or treat" posters, the “Haunter’s Code” and a poster specifically aimed at preventing youngsters buying eggs and flour from shops on the run up to Halloween and Mischief Night.

Chief Inspector Glansfield added:

"Sorry no trick or treat" posters will also be available from local police officers for those who do not wish to be disturbed on Halloween.

“The number of calls for service we receive could have an impact on our response times so please bear this in mind.  If your call is not urgent please don’t block the lines preventing other important calls coming through.”

Humberside Police would like to offer the following crime prevention advice to people for Halloween. By following this simple advice you could prevent yourself from becoming a victim of crime.

* If you don’t want callers at your home on Halloween please display the "Sorry no trick or treat" poster in your window and/or on your door. This will let people who are out taking part in the festivities know that you do not wish to be disturbed.

* Are you taking your child/children out trick or treating or to a bonfire display? If so please don’t make your home a target for a burglar.  An opportunist thief will know that people will be out and about leaving their homes empty. Make it look like you have somebody at home by leaving a light on and NEVER leave valuables on display.

* If you are driving, then make sure that you don't leave anything on display when you leave your vehicle. Thieves work under the cover of darkness and will damage your vehicle to get to anything you might leave on the seats or foot well.

* Make sure your children are safe and be aware that there will be a number of people out and about between peak hours of 4pm to 8pm.

* Please be aware that during Halloween, and the nights running up to it, calls to police, especially in relation to ASB, can be significantly higher than normal. This may increase the call answering times so please be aware of this.

* THINK do you really need to call the police? Calls for service are generally higher around this time of year so please consider if it is the police you really need and just how important is it?

Minutes of the Bielby Parish Meeting Monday 24th October 2016

Minutes of the Bielby Parish Meeting
Monday 24th October 2016 at St. Giles’s Church, Bielby.

Present: Chairman - Paul Ward, Treasurer - Val Nolton, Secretary - Gabrielle Rose
                                12 Bielby Residents

  • Apologies for absence. Mary Milner, John Peel, Janet and Neil Readman, Caroline Rose, Sara Ridsdale.

  • Minutes of last meeting held on 25th April 2016 were read out and adopted as a true and correct record. Proposed by Richard Coe, seconded by Graham Tew

  • Matters arising from the minutes
Defibrillator: To be discussed at this meeting.
Dog Fouling: Nothing further to report.
Rural Health Checks: Visit to be arranged.

  • Financial Position. Rents had been increased. Precept, Paths Grant and Defibrillator Grant had been received. The bank balance is £3918.64 and Val said that the money does need to be spent.

  • Planning applications and outcomes since last meeting.
Allerthorpe Park.  Appeal submitted.
Hollycroft Court.  Application for 2 Holiday Lets, Tearoom, Car Park, Courtyard Garden.
Footpath No. 1 near Mill Lane. Consultation on a diversion to the path.

  • Defibrillator.
Although the meeting agreed to put the defibrillator at the care home Paul has adopted the phone box from BT for £1. He is waiting for the paperwork to confirm this then arrange to have the defibrillator fixed in. The meeting were content with this.

  • Beck update.
Neil has reported that the beck flows and copes well with the rain fall. Maintenance will continue to ensure the beck remains in good order.  John Los has carried out some works prior to the Duck Race.
Paul informed the meeting about the recently formed Hayton and Burnby Flood Group and read out the minutes from their latest meeting on 18th August.  Neil Readman had attended the inaugural meeting in July this year.
Various issues were raised i.e. problems resolved upstream of Bielby may then cause problems in the village, the spread of Himalayan Balsam, erosion of bank sides from rabbit holes. Derek Chaplin commented that the Environment Agency had been doing some work to the bank sides. Paul said he would make some enquiries with the E.A.

  • Council tax referendum.
Paul has received an email from ERNLLCA (East Riding and North Lincolnshire Local Council Association) highlighting their concerns about the Local Government Finance Settlement Technical  Consultation which includes a proposal that local parishes would be required to hold a local referendum if the proposed council tax increase exceeds a set threshold. The threshold being considered is a rise in precept of either 2% or £5 which ever is the higher. The link to the consultation paper is https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/local-government-finance-settlement-2017-to-2018-technical-consultation

  • Pocklington canal.
Susan Smith had previously emailed Paul and spoke to the meeting this evening about the benefits to the village of the Pocklington Canal and how important it is to keep the canal and its surroundings well managed and maintained but not to the detriment of species preservation (as agreed by The Environment Agency and Canal and River Trust). Susan hoped that villagers and especially the children would get involved with the various groups that help protect this local amenity. There are several organisations involved with maintenance of the canal. The Environment Agency manages areas of the canal and banks that are designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest and they are aware that reed beds are clogging up the canal and having an adverse effect on wildlife. Susan said that having an SSSI would prevent fracking and help with dog fouling issues. The Pocklington Canal Amenity Society have an ongoing restoration programme. The Canal and River Trust are holding a Drop in Information Event on Thursday 17th November at Melbourne Village Hall between 2.30pm and 7.00pm. (For more information about this event see the post on the Blog uploaded on Thursday 20th October or the flyer on the Noticeboard).

  • Triathlon events.
ERYC informed the Parish of a complaint they had received from a Bielby resident, Jenny Cushing, about the triathlon events and in particular the one that took place in September where part of the course was on Marketbridge Lane.  Jenny wasn’t able to attend the meeting to raise her concerns personally, they were summarized by Paul. Paul summarized the email response from the event organiser, Peter Mathieson. The meeting did not raise any issues or concerns about the triathlon events. Paul will reply to the organiser.

  • Remembrance Sunday.
There will be a church service on Sunday 13th November at 10.30 am followed by a walk to the memorial.

  • Christmas dinner.
Sunday 18th December 1pm-5.30pm at The Mill. John and Beatrice Los have very kindly offered to host this years Christmas meal at their home. The meeting discussed various options. Beatrice, Val, Julie and Suzanne have volunteered to organise the meal. Further details will be on the Blog. The meeting agreed that a raffle should be held at the meal with the proceeds being donated to a charity nominated by Paul and Julie Kerry.

  • Christmas tree.
The meeting discussed the various options, the church being the favourite location. John Los to look at the possibilities.

  • Carol singing.
Planned for Wednesday 21st December, meeting at Stoneleigh Care Home at 6pm. The meeting agreed that donations will go to the Special Care Baby Unit, York.

  • Any other business.
  • Path cutting -the meeting agreed that Paul Kerry should be paid out of village funds for the extra cuts he has done.  Matt Coe has agreed to continue cutting paths in the interim.
  • Britain in Bloom - as already mentioned the village needs to spend some money so Val and Paul suggested something similar to Britain in Bloom to brighten up the village. Individuals or a committee could coordinate displays with supplies paid for by the village. Planting around the village benches and at the village entrances were suggested. The meeting agreed. Paul would put a notice on the blog.
  • Annual Walk - arranged for Thursday 29th December, meeting at the corner of Mill Lane. Margaret Wilkinson to plan the route.
  • Road Repairs - the meeting discussed the poor quality of resurfacing that had been done recently. Excessive loose gravel, uneven surfacing, puddles left unfilled are all a danger to cyclists and motorcyclists. Paul will contact the Highways Agency about the surfacing but he urged residents to complain directly about the dip in Crudhall Lane as he has been told this is not serious and no repair works are planned.
  • A request for a notice to go on the Blog about considering our neighbours livestock and pets when planning to light noisy fireworks.
  • The College Arms – The possibility of registering the pub as a community asset was raised.  The meeting discussed concerns that the village should not lose this historic and valued resource. Paul agreed to speak to the owners about the discussion.

Chairman’s Request: In order to keep AOB items to a minimum could anyone wanting to raise an issue please let Paul or Gabrielle know in advance (so they can be added to the Agenda prior to the meeting).

There was no further business and the meeting closed at 9.15pm