Village Christmas Meal 2025

Save the Date! Please save the date of Sunday 7th December at 1230, for Bielby Christmas meal at The Oaks, Bubwith. I will contact you for bookings in September! 

Thanks, Ian Simpson. The Stores.

Youth Clubs, Nature recovery consultation and Trustee recruitment for the CPRE

Youth Clubs

We have received notice of a couple of Youth Club and young peoples groups, based in Mkt Weighton and other locations for 11-18;

and 5-11 yrs

 

Hull and East Yorkshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy 

The consultation window for the Hull and East Yorkshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy (HEY LNRS) is now open.

This strategy aims to tackle the significant loss of nature across the region to create a Hull and East Yorkshire where nature, people and places thrive together.

Share your priorities for nature and your thoughts on the draft HEY LNRS. Your input will play a vital role in shaping the final strategy, ensuring it reflects the diverse needs of the region’s natural environment and aligns with the needs and aspirations of everyone in Hull and East Yorkshire. Use this link to access the consultation, and find out more about the HEY LNRS: Local Nature Recovery Strategy

You can also come and talk to us at one of our drop-in sessions or events throughout the consultation period. See the locations, dates and times here: https://heylnrs.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/v3/hey-lnrs-public-consultation?step=step1

Please not this consultation will close on Sunday 22 June, 2025. If you require any additional information please do not hesitate to get in touch with: sustainable.development@eastriding.gov.uk

With best wishes

Joe Sugden

Parish Open Door 

And in a similar vein, from Campaign for the Protection of Rural England;

We are reaching out on behalf of CPRE North and East Yorkshire, the countryside charity committed to protecting and enhancing our beautiful landscapes and rural communities. We are currently looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Board of Trustees, helping to guide our work and make a meaningful difference across the region.

As a valued parish council, your connection to the local community is vital. We would be extremely grateful if you could help us share this opportunity—perhaps through your networks, newsletter, or noticeboards. If you happen to know of any individuals who may be interested in contributing their time, skills, and experience, we would love to hear from them.

Attached is our Trustee Recruitment Pack, and you can also find further information on our website here:
 Become a Trustee or Volunteer - North and East Yorkshire
 
Subscribe to our newsletter and updates here
 
 
Tel: 07983 088120 | Email: info@cpreney.org.uk
Web: www.cpreney.org.uk

Bielby Parish Meeting AGM and Ordinary meeting minutes

 Minutes of Bielby Parish Meeting AGM

Held on Monday 28th April 2025

at 7.30 pm at Coffee and Coe

Agenda

1. Apologies for absence.

Paul Ward, Francis Tyas, David Tyas, Pete and Val Nolton, Steve Ridsdale, Helen Walton, Rob Zottola, Rachell and Jim Whitwell, Cllr Paul West, Cllr David Carey.

2. Minutes from the last AGM held on Monday 13th May 2024.

Were Read and approved

3. Matters arising from the minutes.

None

4. Reports:

a. Chairman’s Report.

Thanks given to Produce show committee and Dale for a great show in 2024

speed camera finally device is soon to be in place, thanks to Paul Wards efforts.

Neil Readman for his work on the Flood Prevention works and monitoring through the year, also to Jon Los for creating a barrier to stop the beck flooding on the South side

Bielby in Bloom – thanks everyone who has helped with the flower troughs in the village.

John Peel and Julie for the very good village history board

Thanks given to the Bus stop shelter cleaning rota volunteers

VE 80 celebration day team – in advance and to Steve Ridsdale for letting us use his barn.

Last but not least, to Graham and Elizabeth for their support.

As an addenda Neil Readman wished to mark that the combined cricket team of Bielby, Hayton and Shiptonthorpe were victorious in the Canon Headley Cup in 2024, a feat for which the villages and villagers should be proud. The chair concurred.

b. Treasurer’s Report.

The treasurer ran through the current state of the bank account and noted that the balance seems low due to recent expenditure one off items and the Precept not being received prior to the meeting.

The budget for the flowers for the planters is expected to be lower as we have more perennial plants now.

The defibrillator has had to have a new battery.

The information board was under budget, in large part due to John Peel's hard work.

Extra expenses in the year, a new cover for the village marquee (£639). £1015 for the Speed indicator device. £192 for the woodchip for the footpath maintenance.

c. St Giles Church.

John Peel read the report, a copy of which is included below.

5. Election of Officers for 2025-2026: Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer.

The present incumbents were all happy to continue in their present positions, there being no other candidates they were all re-elected. Chair - Chris Emptage proposed Julie Tew, sec John Peel

Secretary, Graham Tew, Prop Chris Emptage sec Margaret Wilkinson

Treasurer Elizabeth Thompson prop Glynis walsh  Sec Richard Coe

Meeting Closed at 7.45pm

AGM Appendix i Church Report

Minutes of Bielby Parish Meeting 

Monday 28th April 2025 Following AGM

Held at Coffee and Coe

Agenda

1. Apologies for absence.

Paul Ward, Francis Tyas, David Tyas, Pete and Val Nolton, Steve Ridsdale, Helen Walton, Rob Zottola, Rachell and Jim Whitwell, Cllr Paul West, Cllr David Carey.

2. Minutes of last meeting held on 11th Nov 2024.

Were read and approved, p. John Peel, s Jan Emptage

3. Matters arising from the minutes.

None

4. Planning applications and outcomes since the last meeting.

i. Fragaria House Erection of single and second storey extensions to rear 25/00464/PLF Fragaria House Main Street Bielby

ii. Lakeside Removal of Condition 9 (occupancy restriction) of planning permission

99/03195/PLF (Erection of a dwelling in connection with fishery) - Declined but applicant is appealing

5. ERNLLCA Membership 25/26 renewal

It was agreed to renew membership for 25/26 p. Elizabeth Thompson, s Margaret Wilkinson.

6. Village Show.

The 33rd show will be held on August 16th at Stoneleigh, thanks given to Dale, residents and staff.

7. Picnic in the Park/Music Festival.

Date given by Beatrice Loss of the 30th August. She had asked if the village would be willing to underwrite the cost of toilets and generator as we had previously agreed in the event of cancellation. However it was proposed to ask for an insurance premium uplift quote to cover this increased risk and it was agreed to cover that uplift up to a maximum of £300 and that this would also be recoverable from profit made.

p Elizabeth Thompson s. John Peel.

8. Speed limit in village.

Paul sent a message via the secretary that he was pulling away as lead on the group as he had had no contact from the new police co-ordinator despite several attempts to communicate with them following the retirement of the previous co-ordinator. Chris Emptage volunteered to take that position and Leo Hammond was to send Chris the new contact details and follow that up.

The new Speed indicator device shared with Goodmanham is now in place in Goodmanham and will be in Bielby from June on a 3 month cycle between the 2 villages. Costs are shared and it is agreed that for the next 5 years we will continue on a 50% shared basis. After that the agreement will be reviewed.

9. Collapsed culvert Marketbridge Lane.

Leo Hammond said the works are due to complete 25th June. There is currently a lot of work gone on to create working space for the piling and foundations for the new culvert/bridge for the water course. Traffic is still blocked off as is pedestrian traffic.

10. VE Day 80 event

Dawn Hanson gave a summary of timings for VE Day 80 event starting  09.00    Together We Stand:  Raising the flag & VE Day Proclamation at Coffee & Coe                                     

 12.00     High Above, Loud and Proud:  Bagpipe Tribute, Bielby and all 4 peaks in the UK also at Coffee & Coe            

 18.30    VE Day Celebration Picnic: for residents and families : In the barn at Common Farm, Gale Carr Lane

21.30    FINALE, Lighting the Flames with Beacons of Peace.  A Global Tribute. Also at Common Farm

The village are looking forward to a day of commemoration with some stories of villagers' families, songs, food and music from the war era.

11. Village Land.

Chris Empatge is going to contact people who own land in and around the village to see if they would be interested in sale or leasing of a pece of land that would be suitable for community use. It was noted that nearly all villages in the East Riding and indeed around the country have at least some community land available for children to play together or on which to hold community events if not a village Hall. There being grants and assistance to start these projects we need at least to begin enquiries.

12. Statcraft Community fund.

Leo Hammond sits on the board for the grant community fund and said the current round has finished, which was for energy saving schemes. A new round is likely to start soon for potentially greater sums and for other community uses. GT will keep watch for news of this.

13. Boundary Changes.

The Boundary commission has said the existing ward of Wold Weighton that has 3 councillors is to be carved into 4 new Wards encompassing other wards due to population changes over time. Bielby will be in a new Ward with 2 Councillors called West Wolds stretching from Seaton Ross in the South to Cottam in the North East and Skirpenbeck in the West to Kirkburn in the East. Elections will be held in May 2027 for the new Wards.

14. Bielby Planter competition

It was proposed that there be a new annual competition for residents to Plant up their own planters for the summer to enhance the view through the village and to supplement the great work done by the volunteer planters and waterers on the village owned planters. GT to Advertise this on the blog etc and Chris Emptage will donate a cup. Judging by Jan and Chris was seen as fair as they have no street frontage to their property.

15. Mill Lane Pavement.

Leo Hammond said that on the face of it the permission was outside the scope of the 10 year moratorium but that planning enforcement officers are investigating. Due to the complexities of the granting and discharging of permissions and conditions on the houses over time, there may be a loophole that may give cause for enforcement to happen.

Meeting Closed at 8.50p.m.

Graham Tew, Secretary to Bielby Parish Meeting

Ordinary meeting appendix i Attendees

Countdown Wednesday

VE Day 80 years celebrations commence in Bielby - Tomorrow! 

Are YOU ready to join us?

09.00 Together We Stand: Raising the flag & VE Day Proclamation - Location: Coffee & Coe (open for coffee & breakfast, accompanied by music from the period). 

 12.00 High Above, Loud and Proud: Bagpipe Tribute, Bielby and all 4 peaks in the UK - Location: Coffee & Coe (serving a selection of 1940’s inspired lunch and cakes alongside the usual menu………. accompanied by music from the period).    

 18.30 VE Day Celebration Picnic: for residents and families - Location: Common Farm Barn 

 21.30 FINALE, Lighting the Flames with Beacons of Peace. A Global Tribute - Location: Common Farm Barn

Countdown Tuesday

Bielby Singers are ready to entertain us – 40’s style! 

Are YOU ready to join us?

The countdown starts now!

09.00 Together We Stand: Raising the flag & VE Day Proclamation - Location: Coffee & Coe (open for coffee & breakfast, accompanied by music from the period). 

 12.00 High Above, Loud and Proud: Bagpipe Tribute, Bielby and all 4 peaks in the UK - Location: Coffee & Coe (serving a selection of 1940’s inspired lunch and cakes alongside the usual menu………. accompanied by music from the period).    

 18.30 VE Day Celebration Picnic: for residents and families - Location: Common Farm Barn 

 21.30 FINALE, Lighting the Flames with Beacons of Peace. A Global Tribute - Location: Common Farm Barn

 

At the Parish Meeting on Monday it was proposed that we have a competition for Planters along the street in the village and make it even more beautiful throughout the flowering season!

The competition will be judged by Chris and Jan Emptage as they have no street frontage, so they can be considered impartial to some extent (Bribery is another option too)

The winner will be announced at the Village Show in August and Chris and Jan will donate a cup for an ongoing annual competition. So …. get a space cleared on your boundary/verge, (so long as it is safe to do so) and create a floral display in a tub or planter and show us your horticultural skills. for everyone to enjoy.

Countdown Monday

Are YOU ready to join us? 

The countdown starts now!

09.00 Together We Stand: Raising the flag & VE Day Proclamation - Location: Coffee & Coe (open for coffee & breakfast, accompanied by music from the period). 

 12.00 High Above, Loud and Proud: Bagpipe Tribute, Bielby and all 4 peaks in the UK - Location: Coffee & Coe (serving a selection of 1940’s inspired lunch and cakes alongside the usual menu………. accompanied by music from the period).    

 18.30 VE Day Celebration Picnic: for residents and families - Location: Common Farm Barn 

 21.30 FINALE, Lighting the Flames with Beacons of Peace. A Global Tribute - Location: Common Farm Barn.

Bielby Music Festival

 Hello all!

As promised: here is “The Picnic” Bielby Music Festival booking page! Please book as soon as you can so that we have funds to pay for everything - especially the Beer & Bands. The Eventbrite ticketing fee IS INCLUDED in the ticket price in 2025. Please share far and wide (especially on Facebook & Insta) and let’s make this the best one yet ❤️

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-picnic-bielby-music-festival-tickets-1351481269859

VE Day Prep At Common Farm

 Hi All,

Just a quick reminder we are cleaning/sweeping out the shed at Common Farm, Gale Carr Lane on Saturday from 10am if anyone is around to help.

On Sunday from 10am you can bring your tables and chairs down.

Thanks. See you then. 

VE Day Celebrations

We hope that you are looking forward to joining the VE Day celebrations on Thursday 8th May. 

Bielby’s day will be following the national programme of events that will be taking place across the UK. 

Here are some details & timings:

 09.00    Together We Stand:  Raising the flag & VE Day Proclamation 

- Location: Coffee & Coe                                    

(open for coffee & breakfast, accompanied by music from the period). 

 12.00     High Above, Loud and Proud:  Bagpipe Tribute, Bielby and all 4 peaks in the UK

- Location: Coffee & Coe            

(serving a selection of 1940’s inspired lunch and cakes alongside the usual menu....accompanied by music from the period).             

   18.30    VE Day Celebration Picnic: for residents and families 

- Location: In the barn at Common Farm, Gale Carr Lane

                      21.30    FINALE, Lighting the Flames with Beacons of Peace.  A Global Tribute.

           - Location: Common Farm

• If anyone is free to help tidy out the barn on Saturday 3rd May please pop down from 10am.

• You are invited to take tables and chairs to the barn for your group on Sunday 4th May from 10am.

• There will be some tables & chairs available for anyone not able to do this  (please let Dawn know if  you would like to use one of these - 07733262543).

• Please bring your own picnic and drinks with you to the party. Make sure you remember the crockery, cutlery, cups and glasses that you need. (these will not be supplied).

•    Please also bring a bag to take your rubbish away with you. 

     If you want to dress in 40’s style clothes of any kind please feel free – the more the merrier but this is NOT a requirement of joining the celebration. 

Please keep your photographs, stories and memorabilia coming, these will be displayed at the evening event for all to enjoy. Contact: Dawn Hanson: or Jane Dacre: 07856733418

Bielby Parish Meeting AGM and Ordinary meeting

 Public Notice;

Bielby Parish Meeting AGM

To Be held on Monday 28th April 2025

at 7.30 pm at Coffee and Coe courtesy of Richard and Christine Coe.

Agenda

1. Apologies for absence.

2. Minutes from the last AGM held on Monday 13th May 2024.

3. Matters arising from the minutes.

4. Reports:

a. Chairman’s Report.

b. Treasurer’s Report.

c. St Giles Church.

5. Election of Officers for 2025-2026: Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer.

Bielby Parish Meeting 

Monday 28th April 2025 Following AGM

To be held at Coffee and Coe

By kind permission of Richard and Christine Coe

Agenda

1. Apologies for absence.

2. Minutes of last meeting held on 11th Nov 2024.

3. Matters arising from the minutes.

4. Planning applications and outcomes since the last meeting.

5. ERNLLCA Membership 25/26 renewal

6. Village Show

7. Picnic in the Park/Music Festival

8. Speed limit in village.

9. Collapsed culvert Marketbridge Lane

10. D-Day 80 event

11. Village Land

12. Statcraft Community fund

13. Boundary Changes

14. Bielby Planter competition

15. Mill Lane Pavement

Graham Tew

Secretary to Bielby Parish Meeting