Tuesday 28 November 2017

Planting Daffodils

We planted some daffodil bulbs last weekend around the village thanks to Jan Emptage, Julia & Harvey Dettmar but still have a bag of bulbs left. I will try to plant some more this weekend but if anybody wants to help that would be great. Just let me know 318077. Cheers. Paul Ward

Tuesday 21 November 2017

Pilates and Yoga Cancelled This Week

Andrea has had a nasty fall and therefore no Pilates or Yoga classes at Allerthorpe Village Hall this week.

Pilates and Yoga Classes at Allerthorpe

There is a Pilates class in Allerthorpe Village Hall on a Wednesday morning from 10 am until 11 am.  Also, there is a Yoga class on a Thursday evening from 7.30 pm until 8.30 pm.  The instructor for both classes is Andrea Seaman and the sessions cost £5 each - there is no need to book, you pay as you go!  Andrea's mobile is: 07548002189 if you have any queries.

All abilities are welcome.

Many thanks

Fiona Lambert

Monday 20 November 2017

Author Sarah Ward Pocklington Library Visit

The author Sarah Ward is coming to Pocklington library on Tues 28th Nov 5.30pm till 6.15pm. She is a crime writer and this is her second visit. Julie Tew was at her first visit last week and said she was excellent. All welcome just turn up.

Sunday 19 November 2017

Christmas Lunch Reminder

Christmas Lunch Reminder - anyone who still would like to attend, please can I have your menu choices and £18.20 per person ASAP.   Thank you to all that have already reserved their places and how nice it will be to see you all there!!

Jenny Ward

Missing Cat

Grey female tabby missing from The Mill, please contact Beatrice if seen 01759319432
Thankyou.

Monday 13 November 2017

Village Christmas Meal

The annual village Christmas lunch is at The Oaks Golf Club & Spa, Aughton.  Sunday, 17th December at 1pm.

Menu below.

If you would like to attend please put money £18.20 per person (this includes a £5 non returnable deposit)  in an envelope with your choice of starter and main meal.  Please return to Jenny or Paul Ward, The Byre, NO LATER than Sunday, 19th November to secure your reservation.

Children - same menu/smaller portions £9.10 per child.  Again choice of starter/main meal needed.

Thank you.

Jenny Ward


The Oaks Christmas Lunch 2017
Served every day from December 1st to December 24th

Dinner available for groups of 20 or over

Spicy Parsnip & Carrot Soup with Coriander Crème Fraiche
Pheasant & Chestnut Terrine with Chutney & Toasted Sunblush Tomato Bread
Smoked Salmon & Prawn Cocktail with Tangy Marie Rose Sauce

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Traditional Roast Breast of Turkey with all the Christmas Trimmings
Slow Roast Shoulder of Lamb with Garlic & Rosemary Mash & Red Wine Jus
Homemade Fish Pie with Mature Cheddar Mash
Brie & Cranberry Parcel in Filo Pastry

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Homemade Christmas Pudding served with Brandy Sauce
Caramel Chocolate Log with Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Key Lime Pie with Whipped Cream
£18.20 for 3 Courses

Saturday 11 November 2017

Minutes from the October 2017 Parish Meeting

Minutes from the October 2017  Parish Meeting.

Minutes of the Bielby Parish Meeting
Monday 30 th April 2017, St. Giles’s Church, Bielby.
Present: Chairman - Paul Ward. Treasurer - Val Nolton. Secretary - Gabrielle Rose.
8 residents.

1. Apologies for absence. John Peel, Christine Coe.

2. Minutes of last meeting held on 24th October 2016 were read out and adopted
as a true and correct record.

3. There were no matters arising from the minutes.

4. Financial Position. Val informed the meeting that the bank balance as at 15 th
October 2017 was £2123.69 however planned expenditure this year will reduce
the balance to approximately £1000. Val was concerned that the expenditure
this year (even though some items were one off) resulted in the village funds
being lower this year than in previous years. A copy of the financial position is
attached.

5. Precept for 2018-19. There has been no increase in the precept since 2010. With
a view to building up a reserve, Val suggested that the precept for 2018-19 be
increased. Following a thorough discussion, an increase of £450 was put forward.
Proposed by Neil Readman, seconded by Margaret Wilkinson.

6. Planning applications and outcomes since the last meeting.
Woodfield Barn - Single storey extension to side, extend garden store.
Application received and approved.
Manor Garth - erection of garage/store, construction of new vehicular access,
change of use of agricultural land to additional domestic curtilage.

7. Village Taskforce Walkabout – Update. Thank you to Steve Ridsdale for
accompanying the Council Team in July when repairs relating to footpaths,
signage and potholes were reported. Following numerous requests for repairs to
the severe dip on the road heading towards Hayton, the Highways department
have agreed to ‘monitoring’. Richard Coe mentioned that the gulley outside
Stoneleigh needed attention. A ‘works order’ for this had been issued in
September so Gabrielle agreed to chase this up with the Taskforce team.

8. Bielby Festival 2017. Ian Simpson had supplied a breakdown of costs (copy
attached) which Paul read out, noting the contribution of £460 from village
funds. The Festival was enjoyed and well supported by about 200 people,
enabling a donation to Marie Curie of £635.80. Paul thanked Ian and Richard for
organizing the event. Various suggestions were made as to how the Festival
could be developed including seeking sponsorship, expanding local advertising,
use of social media. Ian asked if future events could be supported by village
funds especially as costs are rising and he emphasized that the Festival is a
charitable event. The Meeting agreed that this was a good event for the village
and Val said that the village should give financial support to the event. Proposed
by Neil Readman, seconded by Ian Ross.

9. Bielby beck & bridge update. Neil Readman was thanked for making the
necessary arrangements to fix the broken bridge on Mill Lane. He added that the
beck was flowing well because of the continued maintenance. Margaret
Wilkinson had recently contacted the Environment Agency due a foul smell near
the bridge. Paul Ward agreed to follow this up.

10. Defibrillator. Paul checked the phone box regularly to ensure that the cabinet
was working. Gabrielle suggested the purchase of some signs for the phone box
and bus stop shelter. Proposed by Richard Coe, seconded by Graham Tew.

Also see below the Financial Position as at October 2017 ( can also click on the link to see the financial position if it's not clear enough in the post) and see below a breakdown of costs for the 2017 Bielby Music Festival.


Bielby Music Festival.The Picnic. 2017.

Breakdown of costs for this year’s festival.
Event insurance. £280 (paid by Parish meeting)
PA and engineer costs £350
Loo hire £180 (paid by Parish meeting)
Generator hire £54

Bands
Barton Brass band £300
Crazy Horses £750
Work in Progress £60
Alex Cromarty £180
Sledge against the m £160
Wolds Printer ? (invoice not received at time of printing)

Total running costs. £2314

Donation to Marie Curie £635.80
Extra income from teas £179
( approx. gate receipts £2500 indicating about 200 adults paid
to attend)

I.Simpson. 9.10.2017

Bus Stop Shelter Rota

Volunteer/s needed for May 2018 to check the bin (change the bag if necessary) and a bit of a sweep up. Please contact Paul (318077) or Gabrielle (318491) for more info if you could help out. Thank You.

Christmas Dinner 2017

Is anybody(s) willing to organise a Xmas dinner for the village. I appreciate it is fairly late now but it would be a pity not to do anything this year. If you can let Paul Ward (at The Byre) know if you are willing to help, that would be great. 
Thanks
Paul

Tuesday 7 November 2017

Bielby Duck Race Thanks & Winners

Another great duck race - thanks to all who organise this great village event. The weather was kind to us this year, it was a pleasant Autumn day.





Val has sent an email saying,

"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 £279.00 for St Giles Church. A big thank you to everyone."

Race 1 Children's Yorkshire Jigsaw

Name Rory Stanage Number 31

Race 2 Garden Art Box

Name Mary Milner Number 36

Race 3 Halloween

Name Evie McDougall Number 101

Race 4 Box of Vegetables

Name Chris Matthews Number 147

Race 5 Teatime

Name Pollyanna Busfield Number 140

Race 6 Tray of Herbs

Name Brandon Shaw Number 27

Race 7 Artist's Pad and Pencils

Name Helen Knight Number 110

Race 8 Christmas Hamper

Name Caroline Rose Number 105

Race 9 Gardening Set

Name Seb Geekie Number 92

Race 10 Chocolates Last Duck Home


Name Peter Young Number 23

Saturday 4 November 2017

Books

A message from Jenny Ward at The Byre. 
I have a large number of books covering crime, thrillers, chick lit, etc. Both hardback & paperback. So if anyone wants any just let me know.   Small donation to whatever charities the annual village xmas carol singing is donating to would be welcome. Jenny

Wednesday 1 November 2017

Everingham Newsletter November 2017

Here is a link to the Everingham Newsletter for November

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1P5DEqM5L8Yc1lJcXRKLWhWRXBwOFJEOTQteUVvVzEwM09V/view?usp=sharing


Pocklington Police Update for November 2017

Pocklington Provincial Update for November 2017

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), the Tennis Club (reports of anti-social behaviour, (ASB)) 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. Pocklington – Vehicle related nuisance
To reduce anti-social behaviour (ASB) and its impact on the communities within the Pocklington area as well as taking positive action against offenders who cause ASB with their vehicles.  Hotspot areas in Pocklington will be checked regularly and any 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 vehicle parked outside an address in Pocklington was damaged by a sharp instrument.
  • A secure property in Pocklington was broken into and jewellery stolen.
  • Number plates and various other vehicle parts were stolen from 2 vehicles from a unit on the Industrial Estate.
  • The shield from the side of the Viking Longboat in Stamford Bridge has been stolen.
  • Access was gained into a secure property in Pocklington and items stolen.
  • A car parked in the car park at Canal Head was damaged (a sharp instrument was used to scratch most of the car).
  • An object was thrown at a front window of a property causing the window to crack.
  • A wheelie bin was set alight, which also caused damage to a hedge.
  • Entry was gained into a secure property in Pocklington, which was searched and items stolen.
  • Two secure sheds/garages in Pocklington were broken into and cycles stolen.
  • There was an attempted break in of a secure shed in Pocklington, no entry was gained.

4. News and Appeals

GOING SHOPPING? GOING OUT?

Don’t give opportunist thieves the chance to bag your belongings.  It doesn’t matter if you are out shopping or going out for a social event, always make sure you stay alert at all times. By taking some simple steps you can help protect yourself and your belongings:


DON’T LEAVE YOUR HANDBAG UNATTENDED in shopping baskets, trolleys, pushchairs or mobility scooters.
In cafes and restaurants keep bags on your lap, between your feet or place the strap around a chair leg. 
Don’t hang your bag on the back of your chair where you can’t keep an eye on it.

DON’T LEAVE YOUR MOBILE PHONE ON THE TABLE. Mobile phones are frequently targeted by thieves and easily swiped when your back is turned even just for a minute.

KEEP HANDBAGS CLOSE TO YOUR BODY and closed at all times.  Choose a bag that can be zipped. Your purse and phone should be well hidden and tucked away out of sight and out of easy reach of pickpockets.
Be particularly careful on public transport, keep your bag where you can see it. If you carry a rucksack, wear it on your front rather than on your back or over your shoulder.

KEEP THE AMOUNT OF VALUABLES INSIDE HANDBAGS TO AN ABSOLUTE MINIMUM and do not carry large amounts of cash.

BE MINDFUL OF DISTRACTIONS.  Thieves working in pairs may try to divert your attention in order to steal your handbag or purse/wallet. Avoid carrying too much around with you, the more bags you’ve got the more vulnerable you are. If you need to take shopping back to your car, put your bags in the boot – don’t leave them where they can be seen.

This advice also applies if you are going out on an evening too.  Don’t ever leave your handbag/wallet unattended even if you are just nipping to the bar to quickly buy a drink, speak to someone or going for a dance as it only takes seconds for your belongings to disappear! Keep them with you at all times!


Wolds Weighton Police Update for November 2017

Wolds Weighton Update for November 2017
1. Priority

Issue: Market Weighton Town Centre area (Evenings):
Throughout November are to continue our High Visibility patrols of the Market Weighton Town Centre area to deter potential anti-social behaviour (ASB). 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.

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.

Issue: Vehicle related nuisance
To reduce anti-social behaviour (ASB) and its impact on the communities within the Wolds Weighton area as well as taking positive action against offenders who cause ASB with their vehicles.  Hotspot areas will be checked regularly and any 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. Meetings

You are invited to attend any of the below meetings:

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 following dates: 5th December and 9th January.

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 following dates: 1st November, 6th December and 10th January.

4. Examples of Crimes in your area
  • A secure business workshop in East Cottingwith was broken into and various items stolen a long with a trailer.
  • A secure garage in East Cottingwith was broken into, items stolen as well as a tractor mower which was stolen from the building next to the garage.
  • A fence panel belonging to a business in Market Weighton was damaged.
  • Electrical tools were stolen from a farm yard near Seaton Ross.
  • A pumpkin was thrown at a parked car in Allerthorpe causing the window to smash.
  • Scrap metal was stolen from a secure compound near Pocklington.
  • Tyres of two cars parked in Fridaythorpe were damaged.
  • A car parked in Mkt Weighton was damaged with a sharp object.
  • A vehicle has driven around a field near Huggate causing damage to the crop.
  • A secure garden shed in Market Weighton was broken into and a motorbike stolen.

5. News and Appeals
GOING SHOPPING? GOING OUT?

Don’t give opportunist thieves the chance to bag your belongings.  It doesn’t matter if you are out shopping or going out for a social event, always make sure you stay alert at all times. By taking some simple steps you can help protect yourself and your belongings:


DON’T LEAVE YOUR HANDBAG UNATTENDED in shopping baskets, trolleys, pushchairs or mobility scooters.
In cafes and restaurants keep bags on your lap, between your feet or place the strap around a chair leg. 
Don’t hang your bag on the back of your chair where you can’t keep an eye on it.

DON’T LEAVE YOUR MOBILE PHONE ON THE TABLE. Mobile phones are frequently targeted by thieves and easily swiped when your back is turned even just for a minute.

KEEP HANDBAGS CLOSE TO YOUR BODY and closed at all times.  Choose a bag that can be zipped. Your purse and phone should be well hidden and tucked away out of sight and out of easy reach of pickpockets.
Be particularly careful on public transport, keep your bag where you can see it. If you carry a rucksack, wear it on your front rather than on your back or over your shoulder.

KEEP THE AMOUNT OF VALUABLES INSIDE HANDBAGS TO AN ABSOLUTE MINIMUM and do not carry large amounts of cash.

BE MINDFUL OF DISTRACTIONS.  Thieves working in pairs may try to divert your attention in order to steal your handbag or purse/wallet. Avoid carrying too much around with you, the more bags you’ve got the more vulnerable you are. If you need to take shopping back to your car, put your bags in the boot – don’t leave them where they can be seen.

This advice also applies if you are going out on an evening too.  Don’t ever leave your handbag/wallet unattended even if you are just nipping to the bar to quickly buy a drink, speak to someone or going for a dance as it only takes seconds for your belongings to disappear! Keep them with you at all times!