Thursday 25 May 2017

Produce Show Categories

We just wanted to let you know about the produce show categories so you can start to get organised with your entries for this year's show on Saturday 5th August.

The categories are as follows:
Vegetables 
(Trophy donated by Mr & Mrs P Thomas)

1. 5 Radish

2. 1 Cabbage

3. 1 Cauliflower

4. 3 Tomatoes

5. 1 Cucumber

6. 4 Carrots with Tops

7. 8 Raspberries on a Small Plate

8. 1 Longest Stick Of Rhubarb with Leaf

9. 5 Pods of Peas

10. 5 Pods of Broad Beans

11. 3 Red Beet With Tops

12. 3 Potatoes

13. 1 Lettuce

14. 5 Runner Beans

15. 3 Onions Grown from Seed

16. 3 Onions Grown from Sets

17. 5 French/Dwarf Beans

18. Any Vegetable or Fruit not listed

19. Humerous Mis-shapen Vegetable

FLOWERS
(Trophy donated by Mr & Mrs H Ridsdale)

20. 4 Marigolds

21. 1 Rose

22. 1 Sunflower in Vase

23. 6 Sweet Peas

24. 4 Pansies

25. Best Scented Rose

26. Vase of Mixed Garden Flowers

27. 1 House Plant (Flower)

28. 3 Dahlias

FLOWER ARRANGEMENT
(Trophy donated by John & Barbara Peel)

29. Tour De Yorkshire Arrangement

30. Ladies Buttonhole

31. Arrangement Using Only Foliage

32. Flowers in an Unusual Container

33. Posy of Flowers

34. A Harvest Arrangement


COOKERY
(Trophy donated by MR J. R. Hall )

35. 3 Brownies

36. Bread Loaf

37. 3 Biscuits

38. 3 Cheese Scones

39. Recipe Carrot Cake - see recipe below to follow.

40. 3 Pieces of Flapjack

41. 3 Butterfly Buns

42. Fruit Loaf

43. 3 Fruit Scones

44. Victoria Sandwich (Filled)

45. Quiche—Any Variety

PRODUCE 
(Trophy donated by Mr & Mrs J Layton)

46. Jar of Raspberry Jam

47. Jar of Strawberry Jam

48. Jar of any other Jam

49. Jar of Lemon Curd

50. Jar of Chutney

51. Jar of Pickles—Any Variety

52. 6 Eggs

53. Alcoholic Beverage ( Homebrewed)

54. Non-Alcoholic Beverage (Homemade or brewed)

ARTS & CRAFTS
(Trophy donated by Mr & Mrs N Jaques)

55. Decorated Egg

56. Home Made / Knitted Garment

57. Painting/Picture

58. A Poem

59. Garden In a Tray

60. Animal Made From Vegetables/Fruit

61. Any Other Hand Made Object

PHOTOGRAPHY
(Trophy donated by Mr & Mrs G Jones)

62. Photography—Landscape*

63. Photography—Farming Life*

64. Photography—Flowers or Nature*

65. Photography—Family Fun*

66. Photography—Weather*

67. Photography—Bielby Scene*

68. Photography—Sport*

69. Photography—A Portrait*

*Photographs to be taken by Exhibitor within last 12 months. 

CHILDREN’S CLASSES(Trophy donated by Helen Todd for the Best Entry)
5 and Under Age Group


70. Decorated Egg 

71. A Coloured Picture

72. A Face On A Plate 

73. Home Grown Cress In Decorated Container

6—12 Age Group

Entries made by 12 to 16 year olds will now be judged as adult entries.


74. A Coloured Picture

75. Animal made from Vegetables/Fruit 

76. Handicraft or Model 

77. Photograph 

78. Decorated Egg

79. Home Grown Cress In Decorated Container

80. A Poem

The highlighted entries are those which are new or changed slightly.

Here is a pdf of the entry form. Click on the link to view and print off if you wish.
Produce Show Leaflet -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1P5DEqM5L8YRndWcUhZaEx2T05JdDlEeUUtdmRfT3hUeWxB/view?usp=sharing

Produce Show Entry Form -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1P5DEqM5L8YeVAwWnpiNm56SVVVcXZ0TXEyMmhybmVOSkY4/view?usp=sharing

New entry is a carrot cake using a specified recipe -here is the recipe link. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1P5DEqM5L8YZEdDb1VBSWVvZ0RtYmpKWmdDbXhra0puRVdv/view?usp=sharing

The WI Healthy(ish) Carrot cake
This is a lovely fragrant cake — the carrot being enhanced with mellow spices. For the competition leave it to cool and finish with the cream-cheese icing and walnut top.
(PER SQUARE: 336 calories, 22 g fat )
CAKE INGREDIENTS;
225 g (8 oz) self-raising flour
1 and a half teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon ground mixed spice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
175 g (6 oz) golden caster sugar
50 g (2 oz) walnut halves, chopped roughly
3 large eggs, beaten
200 ml (7 oz) sunflower oil
Half a teaspoon vanilla extract
225 g (8 oz) finely grated carrot

FOR THE ICING;
175 g (6 oz) low-fat cream cheese
25 g (1 oz) butter or margarine, softened
80 g (3 oz) icing sugar, sifted
lemon juice
vanilla extract
15 walnut halves, to decorate
1 Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 4/electric oven 180oC/fan oven 160oC. Grease and base-line a
shallow tin, 17 x 26 cm (6 1⁄2 x 10 1⁄2 inches).
2 In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and spices. Stir in the sugar and
walnuts.
3 Make a well in the centre and add the eggs, oil and vanilla extract.
Stir until smooth. Mix in the carrot and spoon into the prepared tin. Level the surface and bake in the centre of the oven for 40-45 minutes, until a metal skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. Allow to cool in tin for 10 minutes before turning out on to a wire rack to cool.
4 To make the icing, beat together the cream cheese and butter or margarine in a bowl, until
smooth. Gradually add the sifted icing sugar, followed by a squeeze of lemon juice and a few drops of vanilla extract, to taste.
5 Spread the icing evenly over the cake's surface. Mark into 1 5 squares and decorate each

with a walnut half. Cover with cling film, to prevent it from drying out, and keep refrigerated.

The leaflet and entry form are at the printers at the moment so we will be delivering them to your door as soon as we get them but in the meantime we hope you enjoy getting your entries ready for the show.

Sunday 21 May 2017

Cars Parking On Pavement

I have been asked to give a polite reminder that parking on pavements is illegal and dangerous for pedestrians as this causes pedestrians to walk in the road. So if all villagers and their guests could just be reminded of this it would be much appreciated. Thank you.

Wednesday 10 May 2017

Polling Station

June 8th Polling Station - error on Polling Cards.
You may have noticed on your polling cards that our polling station is Skidby. This is incorrect. Country Hall in Beverley have informed me that  for this election it will be St Giles' Church. They will be sending out amended documentation in the next few days. 

Tuesday 9 May 2017

Defibrillator Training

There is now an active defibrillator located in the phone box in the village. The ambulance service are doing some training on the 17th May @ 7-30pm. This will take less than 2 hours and it is proposed to hold it at Paul Ward’s house, The Byre. Please let Paul know if you will be coming to this training by 12th May so we know how many will be attending. Thanks.

Monday 8 May 2017

Market Weighton Police Report May 2017

Wolds Weighton Update for May 2017
1. Priority

Issue: Market Weighton Town Centre area (Evenings):
Throughout May, we 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.  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 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: 9th May, 13th June and 18th July.

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: 10th May, 14th June and 19th July.

Police “Drop In Surgery” at Market Weighton Library:
PCSO Nikki Cliffe will be available at the above location to discuss community issues and offer crime prevention advice on the 16th May (11:00 to 12:00 hours)

Police “Drop In” Surgery at the Village Hall, Shiptonthorpe
PCSO Nikki Cliffe 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 1st June.



4. Examples of Crimes in your area
  • Sheds at the Market Weighton allotments have either been damaged or broken into and tools/equipment stolen.
  • Three batteries and fencing units in Thornton have been stolen.
  • Entry was gained into a property via an open door in North Dalton and cash stolen from a purse.
  • Two males broke into a property in Wetwang but were then disturbed and fled.

5. News and Appeals

Going on your holidays?

Remember home security

Imagine that you have returned home after a fantastic holiday to discover your home has been burgled…it is not something the police want anyone to go through.

Just because you are on holiday does not mean burglars are taking time off too and if it looks like you are away then your home could become a target. We are urging everyone to check their holiday security before they go away and ensure their holiday is one to remember for the right reasons.

Follow our simple tips to secure your home against burglars:

• Make sure your windows and doors are locked. If you have a burglar alarm turn it on and leave the key or passcode with a family member or trusted neighbour.

• Remove and secure items that may be used to break in or climb into your home and lock your outbuilding so burglars can’t use the tools inside.

• Use automatic timer-switches to turn on lights and perhaps a radio when it gets dark.

• Ask a trusted neighbour or family member to come round and open and close curtains, plus move the post, so it looks like people are coming and going at your home.

• Cancel any newspaper or milk deliveries.

• Don't advertise that you are away. Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter can be a risk if people know you are away and your home is empty.

• Work with your neighbours to keep an eye on each other's homes. Neighbourhood Watch and Neighbourhood Networks encourage this type of community spirit and long term it may be worth joining one or setting one up in your street. For details visit: www.ourwatch.org.uk or contact your local policing team.


• Never leave keys anywhere near the front door; burglars know where to look. Consider fitting a letterbox cage or other restrictor to prevent burglars from putting their hands or gadgets through and opening the latches from the inside.

The public should call the police if they see people acting suspiciously in their community, if there is a burglary in progress or if they have details about those involved in criminality. This can be done using 999 in an emergency, 101 in a non-emergency or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Pocklington Police Report May 2017

Pocklington Provincial Update for May 2017

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

Throughout May 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 rear windscreen of a car parked in Pocklington was damaged.
  • The casing of a wing mirror was stolen from a parked car in Pocklington.
  • A container at Pocklington C of E Infant School was broken into and the items discarded nearby.
  • Stones were thrown at a property causing damage to a window.
  • Damage was caused to the entrance door and roof of Pocklington Church.
  • Two secure properties in Pocklington were broken into and searched.


4. News and Appeals
Going on your holidays?

Remember home security

Imagine that you have returned home after a fantastic holiday to discover your home has been burgled…it is not something the police want anyone to go through.

Just because you are on holiday does not mean burglars are taking time off too and if it looks like you are away then your home could become a target. We are urging everyone to check their holiday security before they go away and ensure their holiday is one to remember for the right reasons.

Follow our simple tips to secure your home against burglars:

• Make sure your windows and doors are locked. If you have a burglar alarm turn it on and leave the key or passcode with a family member or trusted neighbour.

• Remove and secure items that may be used to break in or climb into your home and lock your outbuilding so burglars can’t use the tools inside.

• Use automatic timer-switches to turn on lights and perhaps a radio when it gets dark.

• Ask a trusted neighbour or family member to come round and open and close curtains, plus move the post, so it looks like people are coming and going at your home.

• Cancel any newspaper or milk deliveries.

• Don't advertise that you are away. Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter can be a risk if people know you are away and your home is empty.

• Work with your neighbours to keep an eye on each other's homes. Neighbourhood Watch and Neighbourhood Networks encourage this type of community spirit and long term it may be worth joining one or setting one up in your street. For details visit: www.ourwatch.org.uk or contact your local policing team.


• Never leave keys anywhere near the front door; burglars know where to look. Consider fitting a letterbox cage or other restrictor to prevent burglars from putting their hands or gadgets through and opening the latches from the inside.

The public should call the police if they see people acting suspiciously in their community, if there is a burglary in progress or if they have details about those involved in criminality. This can be done using 999 in an emergency, 101 in a non-emergency or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.