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Church of the Epiphany, Tockwith Parish & Village News

May 2016 www.tockwithchurch.co.uk Price 70p Church Services May 2016 Church of the Epiphany Tockwith A member Church of the Parish of Marston Moor Reading Reader 1st 10.00am United Service Sixth Holy Communion Sunday of All Saints Rufforth Easter

Sides person: n/a 4.00pm Messy Church 8th 11.00am Acts 16 16-34 Rachel Kelly Seventh Holy Communion Revelation 22.12-14, 16-17, 20-21 Barbara Harris Sunday of John 17: 20-26 Peter Harris Easter Sides person: Janet Marriner 15th 6.00pm Genesis 11 1-9 Imogen Woods Day of Evening Prayer 1662 John 14: 8-17, (25-27) Jenny Tham Pentecost Sides person: Deryck Wilson 22nd 11.00am Trinity Family Service John 16:12-15 Ian Williams Sunday Sides person: Bev Greaves 29th 10.00am United Service Second CELTIC HOLY COMMUNION tba Sunday Church of the Epiphany after Tockwith Pentecost Sides person: Joanna Worth

TOCKWITH ROTA - May 2016 1st 8th 15th 22nd 29th 10.00am 11.00am 6.00pm 11.00am 10.00am United Service HC Evening Prayer Family Praise United Rufforth 1662 Service HC Tockwith Celtic HC

Sides person n/a Janet Marriner Deryck Wilson Bev Greaves Joanna Worth Coffee Marion Margaret Jenn Waller n/a Hainsworth n/a McBride Diane Wakelin Pam Williams

Chalice n/a Sarah McBride n/a n/a Neil Stobert

Angela Jenkins Susan Deryck Wilson Neil Stobert Joanna Worth Church Porch only McKernan Opening Intercessions Mary Shaw Karen Stobert Mary Shaw n/a n/a

Grass cutting Peter Harris Neil Stobert Deryck Wilson John Watson Stuart Wakelin Keith Simmons Peter Brecknock Rob Wilson Peter Gibson Norman Waller Orissa Richardson The Revd. Roy Shaw writes...... Later this month I shall be in an off-the-beaten-track part of western Kenya, with other members of our parish, as we make a swift visit to the orphanage which we support via clothing, school fees and in other ways too. On ‘google earth’ a blue roof somewhere in a sea of green fields north-east of Kimilili is all there is to identify it, but to me, and others, it’s a vital part of our lives. It’s wonderful to visit and see the difference that time, care, good food and education can make to children who would otherwise have few opportunities in life. Isaac, our oldest resident at nineteen, has now left and is at university in Nairobi, where we plan to meet him for a short while before an internal flight, and a three-hour, very bumpy road-trip lands us with the children at the orphanage. This involvement marks only one small part of the ways each of us is inter-connected with the world out there beyond the parish, the county, the UK;-think about where you are jetting off on holiday, look at the labels on your food, on your clothes, on your new electrical goods- and see where they were produced. We cannot ignore the fact that we depend on the rest of the world, and the rest of the world depends on us. Climate change only underlines all this. We shall have heart-warming stories to tell on our return, I’m sure, but also new challenges to face, too. There are always more children, more issues. And I know that we can count on your interest, and support. Because it’s personal- you’ve heard our stories, seen our pictures – you know that the orphanage is making a difference. As is every other charity you and we support. Our churches gave in the region of an extra thousand pounds to charities local and national during Lent. Thank you for that. St. Paul urges us to ‘keep on keeping on’. That includes generosity across a wide and inter- connected spectrum. We only imitate in this respect a wildly generous God, and can never out-give Him. I pray my generosity and yours may be something that’s at the forefront of our lives. So we make a difference for others. Your vicar, Roy 01423 359003/ [email protected].

NEWS FROM THE CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY TOCKWITH

To most people May is the favourite month of the year. We forget the dullness of the winter months and enjoy the warmer days as emergence of new growth in the spring brings us blossom and greenery in gardens, hedgerows and countryside. This new life is at the root of many centuries -old traditions and customs which are observed during May and May Day is celebrated across the country with different festivities. Maypole dancing is a popular children’s activity in schools and on village greens whist morris dances are performed in towns and villages. Some of the dances reflect the movements and actions in planting crops and are thought to originate from fertility rites to encourage growth and good harvests. Tockwith has its own May day celebrations on 7th May.

At the Annual General Meeting of the Village Church Committee on 4th April we heard not just how busy the church was in the community but further afield with support for the Church Urban Fund and the St Dorcas’ Orphanage in Bungoma. Three of our church members and Rev Roy are travelling out to the orphanage at the middle of this month and will be delivering items gifted by the village and school. We look forward to hearing about their visit very soon. It is hard living in the comfortable surroundings we do to forget not too far away from us there are people living in hardship. The community of Tadcaster have still not recovered from the after effects of the flooding and some have still not returned to their own homes or businesses. Church members made additional donations in their offertory collection during lent and £214 was sent from this church to the Tadcaster Flood Relief fund. A new Food Bank has started in Wetherby and Tockwith is now within its catchment area. Please leave you donated items in the church porch as normal.

Don Hale and Jenn Waller stood down from the VCC and Janet Marriner was voted on to the Committee. Don who is now in his 90’s has been a stalwart member of the VCC and has been a great service to the church. He is passionate about the Companions Drama Group and still hosts home readings in the hope that one day they will stage a production in church. Jenn has been doing church rotas for several years endeavouring to ensure that on service days there are sufficient people to carry out the various duties. Thank you both for all you have done and continue to do.

By the time you read this Archbishop Sentamu will have visited Tockwith as part of his Pilgrimage around the Diocese. He is without doubt a most charismatic church leader and there could not be a more dedicated person to the Christian faith if you were seeking a role model. On 16th April we welcomed York Gospel Choir for their first ever visit to Tockwith and it will probably not be their last. Their enthusiasm over flowed and their harmonies were brilliant. So many of the choir stepped up and did solo items you felt that each and everyone of them could quite easily have solo singing careers themselves.

Church members will once again be hosting the TEA TENT at the Tockwith Festival. Come along for a rational tea with a choice of all your favourite cakes, who could possible resist that lemon drizzle cake or Victoria sandwich cake? If you are able to donate any cakes or biscuits then please contact Karen on 01423 358979.

CONFIRMATION CLASSES Some of you have enquired over recent weeks about Confirmation and I can now confirm that Rev Roy will be running some classes later this year. Timing is likely to be end September/early October. A date has been booked for a Confirmation Service for Sunday 4th December.

If your child is interested in this please let me know. It would be good to have a group as it will be good fun to do it together. If you have any questions please see me at Youth Club or church. Thanks Angela Churchwarden - Tockwith UNITED PARISH SERVICE Celtic Holy Communion 10am Sunday 29th May 2016 Church of the Epiphany Tockwith

Celtic spirituality has deep roots for us here in the north, and the wider church has not been slow to rediscover the treasures and insights of our earliest Christian forefathers. Once a quarter we try as a parish to worship in a slightly different way, hence the Celtic Service in Tockwith.

Usual refreshments following the service; come along and try a slightly different slant on how we do church that morning!

READINGS and PSALMS MAY 2016 Sunday 1 May 2016 The Sixth Sunday of Easter Acts 16.9-15 Revelation 21.10,22 - 22.5 John 5.1-9 Psalm 67

Sunday 8 May 2016 The Seventh Sunday of Easter Acts 16.16-34 Revelation 22.12-14, 16,17,20,21 John 17.20-26

Sunday 15 May 2016 Pentecost Genesis 11.1-9 Acts 2.1-21 John 14.8-17,25-27

Sunday 22 May 2016 Trinity Sunday Proverbs 8.1-4,22-31 Romans 5.1-5 John 16.12-15

Sunday 29 May 2016 The First Sunday after Trinity 1 Kings 18.20-39 Galatians 1.1-12 Luke 7.1-10

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The next “Let’s Do Lunch” at the Spotted Ox is on Thursday 12th May at 12.30. Please contact Mary Shaw on 359003 by Tuesday 10th May if you would like to book a place.

From the Church of the Epiphany Parish Register 1st April - Marriage of Martin Christopher Haddlesley and Lauren Amy Makin 10th April - Thanksgiving for the gift of a child - Liberty Bea Gallagher

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It was all about Giving at April's Messy Church. We heard about The Widow's Offering Luke 21. We turned wooden spoons into puppets to retell our story and we made sandwiches for our friends. Hope you can join us for the next Messy Church. Sunday 1st May 4pm-5:30pm. Messy Blessings Tockwith Church on the web www.tockwithchurch.co.uk Let us know the things you would like on the site. Email [email protected] or telephone 01423 358588

DONATE A BIBLE We have a scheme that allows families to donate a Bible to the Church dedicated to their children to recognize the date of their Baptisms. We would like to extend the scheme to anyone who might wish to donate a Bible and dedicate it in memory of a loved one. If anyone would like to dedicate a Bible they are £15 each and we put the name inside the Bible cover. Please contact Angela Jenkins on 01423 358067

Did you know that Tockwith Church has a Facebook page? It is an excellent way to keep in touch with the local community regarding what is happening in church. It’s a great way to keep in touch with busy mums and dads and remind them of events that are coming to church. We pop lots of photos on of various events at church.

VOLUNTEERS Volunteers are not paid, not because they are worthless but because they are priceless. The smooth running of your church is reliant on volunteers in various areas from church cleaning, grass cutting, duties during services and helping out at various fund raising activities, we are always on the lookout for helpers. If you think you can help then please contact one of the church wardens – Angela or Deryck.

Please note ALL items for the May 2016 magazine need to be with the Editor no later than Friday 20th May. Tickets Please! 'The Bus Stop' was one of the recent events at Marston Moor Youth Club. This is a mobile youth club which travels across Yorkshire and luckily enough it parked up outside Tockwith Church! Lower deck consisted of comfy sofas and refreshments area, whilst upstairs had games, beanbags and a TV screen. Have you ever tried to play Twister on the top oor of a double decker?

Youth Club is held every Friday night 7-8:30pm, during term time in Tockwith Church and is open to Year 6 to Year 9. HAVEFUN MAKEFRIENDS GETINVOLVED Marston Moor Walkers

Eight of us set off in Thorp Arch from The Pax; perhaps the pub least likely to entertain a bar room brawl. The interest starts immediately with quaintly cottaged village green and exposed Crunchie-coloured limestone crags and continues over the River Wharfe by one of the most picturesque bridges in Yorkshire.

Everywhere is evidence of Boston Spa’s watering hole glory days: elegant Georgian buildings and queerly shaped stone booths, not least the Bath Houses we passed by on the Ebor Way. Here very rich people would pay to be dunked in icy cold tubs. Oh if only they were still in use! Many today would gladly provide the service for free, should our celebrities and fat cats choose to visit.

After skirting the old chain link fences of the Papyrus paper factory, now being developed for housing and a nature reserve (NB a brownfield site) we passed under the significant Wharfe Bridge which once bore the railway line from Wetherby to Church Fenton.

The footpath turns right soon after this as it joins our old friend The Rudgate; as everyone knows, a Roman Road, but here reduced to a farm track. We crossed over Tadcaster Road and got as far as Toulston, a collection of stone farm buildings and dwellings which is close by a deserted mediaeval village. A plaque was spotted by the path which declared that “On this spot nothing happened.” How interesting, we all thought.

The path became impassable because of a blocked conduit and we had to turn back and walk for a short way along the A659, before turning off along Bar lane towards Clifford. We crossed Firgreen Bridge then followed the public footpath along Carr Beck. This was a charming section of the walk with the waters of the beck running remarkably clear down a tree lined dell.

Just before we reached Low Mills Farm we came across two artificial stepped ponds full of watercress. Was this the site of a now defunct Boston Spa watercress industry? The bleached bones of a ribcage belonging to some mammal floated to the surface. We became discouraged from tasting the stuff as part of our research.

We went down a ginnel and came back onto the river bank and were soon at our starting point. About 6 miles. The pub (as always) was shut.

Our May walk will go at 2.00pm on Monday May 9th from MacDonalds in the St James Retail Park, Knaresborough. 6.5 miles and hopefully there’ll be bluebells. All welcome. Please come along. Pete Pozman 01423 359731 07854 313112

Craft Club

The Craft Club meets in Tockwith Village Hall every Monday afternoon during term time, between 1 and 3pm. We enjoy a wide range of crafting activities, learning new skills and making beautiful things whilst having a good natter. You don’t need to be an experienced crafter to join. Everyone is welcome. Come and have a go. Just £2 per week, including refreshments. Your first week is free.

The group is currently making a quilt for Martin House in Boston Spa. It is made from patchwork and applique squares and has a nautical theme reflecting the links that the charity has with Whitby. We hope to have it completed for use by the end of July. The photograph shows some of our members laying out the squares before starting the job of ‘sashing’ them together

Tockwith C.E. Primary School

The end of March brought some celebrities to Tockwith School in the form of BBC Look North’s Paul and Harry. The children were thrilled to wave them off on the last stage of their 3 counties on 3 legs Sport Relief journey. We are really proud to announce that we raised over £1000 for Sport Relief this Year!

We also held a wonderful Easter Service in church and a parents lunch prior to the Easter break.

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE  Give me a sense of humour, Lord. Give me the grace to see a joke, To get some humour out of life, and pass it on to other folk

Walking out "I hope you didn't take it personally, Reverend," said an embarrassed woman after a church service, "when my husband walked out during your sermon."

"I did find it rather disconcerting," the preacher admitted.

"It's not a reflection on you, sir," insisted the church-goer. "Ralph has been walking in his sleep ever since he was a child."

Doctor, Doctor The following quotes were allegedly taken from actual medical records as dictated by physicians:

 By the time he was admitted, his rapid heart had stopped and he was feeling better.  On the second day, the knee was better and on the third day it had completely disappeared.  The patient has been depressed ever since she began seeing me in 1983.  Patient was released to outpatient department without dressing.  Discharge status: Alive but without permission.  The patient refused an autopsy.  The patient expired on the floor uneventfully.  The patient's medical history has been remarkably insignificant with only a 40 pound weight gain in the past three days.  The patient had waffles for breakfast and anorexia for lunch.  She is numb from the toes down.  The skin was moist and dry.  When she fainted, her eyes rolled around the room

The Sunday school teacher was describing how Lot’s wife looked back and suddenly turned into a pillar of salt. “My mother locked back once while she was driving.” Contributed little Willie. “She turned into a telephone pole.”

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

Time is only a measurement, it’s what we do with that is important. Do you have information or a concern about something or someone that you think the police should know about then contact us on [email protected] alternatively call 101. For those callers who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired, the service can be accessed via text phone on 18001 101. The Parish Council has a permanent agenda item for Police Matters at every Parish Council meeting so if you have any matters to raise with the police you can also contact a Parish Councillor.

Official figures show North Yorkshire has lowest crime rate in England - Published (Thursday 21 April 2016), the "Crime Statistics for England and Wales, year ending December 2015" report has placed the North Yorkshire Police area as the lowest crime location in England.

There were a total of 36,335 crimes in North Yorkshire giving a crime rate of 45.1 per 1,000 of the population. While this reflects a 5% rise in crime in comparison to the same period the previous year, it is below the 8% increase in England and Wales and takes into account improved crime recording standards nationally.

Broken down into the main crime categories, the Office of National Statistics’ figures for North Yorkshire show:

 Drug offences decreased by 7% (1,881 crimes in total, 151 fewer crimes)  Possession of weapons offences down by 22% (178 crimes in total, 51 fewer crimes)  1% decrease in theft offences (16,934 crimes in total, 233 fewer crimes)  Theft from person down by 9% (482 crimes in total, 49 fewer crimes)  All other theft offences down by 8% (4,708 crimes in total, 389 fewer crimes)  Overall burglary increased by 4% (4,130 crimes in total, 141 more crimes of which 50 were dwelling and 91 non-dwelling burglaries)  Criminal damage and arson went up by 9% (5,641 crimes in total, 442 more crimes)  1% increase in Vehicle Offences (2,266 crimes in total, 19 more crimes)  Robbery increased by 24% (168 crimes in total, 32 more crimes)  Sexual offences went up by 18% (1,150 crimes in total, 179 more crimes). As previously highlighted, this rise is regarded as a positive reflection of the confidence victims have in North Yorkshire Police, particularly those making historical complaints. This has been influenced by Operation Yewtree and Operation Hibiscus (Jimmy Savile/Peter Jaconelli investigations), and the opening of a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in York two-and-a-half years ago  Violence against the person went up by 22% (8,572 crimes in total, 1,570 more crimes). Of these crimes, almost half - 4,156 - come under the Violence Without Injury category. This is largely attributable to the Violence without Injury category. This includes Common Assault and Harassment offences. Recent analysis confirmed this rise is linked to improved recording following a recent HMIC inspection, an increase in historical reports, increased pro-activity around enforcement of orders and improved victim confidence  Public order offences increased by 4% (1,267 crimes in total, 50 more crimes)  Miscellaneous crimes against society, which includes the possession and publication of extreme sexual images, remained at the same level with 544 crimes in total  Shoplifting increased by 1% (4,040 crimes in total, 45 more crimes)  Bicycle theft remained at the same level with 1,308 crimes in total

Assistant Chief Constable Paul Kennedy said: “North Yorkshire Police remains determined and resolute in our efforts to keep people safe from a range of dangers, including the emergence of cyber-based crime. Our officers, staff and volunteers work around the clock, every day of the year, targeting and disrupting criminal activity across the county and beyond our force borders. Our Road Crime Teams and Roads Policing Group officers, working in tandem with the Force Control Room and intelligence officers using advanced automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology, are at the forefront of this proactive approach to policing. There will be no let-up from North Yorkshire Police, particularly in those areas showing an increase. We are constantly striving to improve the way we operate and provide the very best service possible for the people and communities we are proud to serve.”

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TOCKWITH WITH WILSTROP PARISH COUNCIL

Parish Council meetings are, as a rule, held on the third Wednesday of the month. Meetings are not normally held in August or December. Members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings and they start at 7.30pm and are held in Tockwith Church. The minutes of previous Parish Council meetings can be found on its own web site at www.tockwith.gov.uk. The Clerk Dawn Dyason can be contacted on 01423 358009 or email [email protected].

The Parish Council is happy to provide links to local organisations, clubs or charitable bodies so that they can share information to the wider community. Please contact [email protected] if you would like a link. It would be a good time to update your contact telephone numbers and give details of your meeting times etc. We use the web site to distribute important information about matters that affect the Tockwith with Wilstrop Parish area.

Included on the website is information about the services offered by both North Yorkshire County Council and Harrogate Borough Council. This includes advice regarding anti-social behaviour.

Following the local council election nominations which did not necessitate an election there will be some new faces on the Parish Council from 5th May. The full list of Councillors are as follows :-

For Tockwith Ward Sue Corbett Andy Dyason Sarah Pearce Keith Pope Arnold Warneken Norman Waller Angela Wilson

For Cowthorpe Ward Jacqui Marsden Derm Tanner

No nominations for Wilstrop Ward which means there is ONE vacant seat on the Parish Council.

John Savage who has served as a District Councillor for the last eight years chose to withdraw his nomination so we will have a new District Councillor after 5th May. John will remains as a County Councillor.

Singing in full colour FRIDAY 13th MAY at 7.30pm St HELEN’S CHURCH BILTON-IN-AINSTY

CONDUCTED BY CATHERINE FIELD-LEATHER

TICKETS £10 including light refreshments Available from Liz Schmidt 01423 358538 [email protected] Linda Thornber 01423 358967 [email protected] [email protected] Revised plans for the Linden Homes Development 15/01484/FULMAJ Update The planning committee were due to make a decision on the Linden Houses development on 12th April but because a number of key people from Highways, Yorkshire Water and the Education Authority could not attend to answer questions it was decided to defer the application. A new date was set for 26th April. The outcome cannot be reported on in this magazine as it was at the printers on this day.

The Parish Council’s concerns have not changed and following the floods and sewerage problems over the Christmas and New Year period they have asked for assurances that no development should take place without guarantees from developers that the necessary infrastructure will be put in place to prevent similar occurrences again. The Parish Council are far from confident that the sewerage works in Fleet Lane can cope with the additional houses planned without substantial investment. It is for this reason that we have contacted Yorkshire Water and asked for this application and the Lonsdale Development (Evans) to be investigated further.

We also believe that if the two developments are to go ahead the provision of two additional passing places in Southfield Lane is inadequate provision for the expected additional traffic. The road needs to be two lanes in its entirety. If this is not done we will seek that the existing passing places be improved and enlarged as they were only meant to cater for the occasional farm vehicle.

It is also illogical and devoid of common sense that the two developments have to be considered separately. We believe that the two developments are so intrinsically linked that their impact needs to be considered together.

In 2015, the Corporate Customer Service Team from HBC introduced a new service for customers to receive information about council services and or promotions and have received a very positive response to this service. So far we have sent out a number of texts and emails including informing customers of alternative waste collection services over the bank holiday periods and details of the expanded recycling service. This service has not been widely advertised. If you would like to personally receive information on Council Services and/or promotions please email [email protected] with Your house number Your postcode Your personal mobile number Your personal email address and they will add you to their list. The Parish Council recently signed an on line petition asking for the right to appeal planning decisions

The Government has responded to the petition you signed – “Give parish councils the right to appeal planning decisions.”.

Government responded:

The Government places great importance on community involvement in the planning system. Parish councils have statutory rights to contribute their views in the planning process.

The planning system is centred on community involvement. Communities, including parish councils and individual members of the public, have statutory rights to become involved in the preparation of the Local Plan for their area, through which they can influence development in their area. The local community can also come together to produce a neighbourhood plan, which sets out how the community want to see their own neighbourhood develop. Neighbourhood plans are often initiated by parish councils. Local and neighbourhood plans form the basis for decisions on planning applications.

In addition to input on local plans and neighbourhood plans, which set out the local development strategy, communities are also able to make representations on individual planning applications. Interested parties can raise all the issues that concern them during the planning process, in the knowledge that the decision maker will take their views into account, along with other material considerations, in reaching a decision.

The right of appeal following the refusal of an application is an important part of a planning system which controls the ability of an individual to carry out their development proposals. The existing right of appeal recognises that, in practice, the planning system acts as a control on how an individual may use their land. As a result, the Government believes it is right that an applicant has the option of an impartial appeal against the refusal of planning permission. This existing right of appeal compensates for the removal of the individual’s right to develop.

However, the Government does not believe that a right of appeal against the grant of planning permission for communities, including parish councils, is necessary. The Government considers that communities already have opportunity to guide and inform local planning issues via Local Plans and Neighbourhood Plans, and it would be wrong for them to be able to delay a development at the last minute, through a community right of appeal, when any issues they would raise at that point could have been raised and should have been considered during the earlier planning application process. The Government does not think that the planning system would benefit from the grant of a community right of appeal which would lead to added delay, uncertainty and cost for all those involved.

Department for Communities and Local Government

We’re listening for your ideas for the Parish Magazine

The Editor would really like to hear your views on the Parish Magazine and particularly your ideas for themes each month. If you have any comments or suggestions please tell Norman Waller: [email protected]

A NOTICE RE: BAPTISMS

Baptisms take place within our normal services – usually a service which will be a Holy Communion plus Baptism. This is because Baptism signifies a welcome into the church, and the beginning of a Christian journey. It only makes sense therefore, if this sacrament takes place within the worshipping community, who along with the family, welcome the child into God’s great family.

Baptism can only take place when a priest is present at a service, and if you are thinking of having your child baptized, you need to give a long ‘lead time’ to the clergy. It may not be possible for a priest to be available on the Sunday you have in mind, and you may need to be flexible over the date, although every effort will be made to meet your wishes. In the first instance, please contact one of the Wardens to arrange a date.

Please note: Remaining Allocated Baptism dates for 2016 - 11th September

ASK FOR A LINK

Are you a not for profit organisation in the Tockwith Area ? Would you like a link to the Tockwith with Wilstrop Parish Council website - contact [email protected] Views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the Editors, the Clergy, the Village Church Council, or of any authoritative body of the Church of England

Bilton Church History

We are delighted to inform you copies of our updated church history with additions should be back from the publisher and available for purchase by the 1st May at £3 per copy. Copies can be obtained from Bilton Church, Liz Schmidt at Bilton 358538 or Susie Pilling at Bickerton 358340. This new version provides many illustrations showing the salient features of the building to compliment the story. Much of the historical evidence is research based and has been sourced from the Chartularies/Manorial records and other documents as referenced in the footnotes. Your attention is drawn to part 2 of the history, which provides a glimpse into the lives of the people who have influenced the journey here at St Helen’s. Strong forthright individuals like, The Hagets, Lord Wharton, The Vavasours, Lady Sarah Hewley and others, they all made a difference, which we are grateful for.

We hope you will enjoy the account, which does not profess to be an academic work but simply a readable alternative to the archive material available. We suggest you find a quiet corner with a glass of wine or better still a ‘cuppa’ and absorb the moment of Bilton W.I. singing Jerusalem in church during WW1 (Lyrics included – so go for it!!!). It could be you find inspiration from reference to the ‘Bible Lands.’ Hear how lord Wharton issued ‘Coal money’ to parents of children who were to learn passages from the Bible, to achieve his awards. If Medieval England is your pleasure then the Vavasours/Hagets with their Royal connections cannot fail to impress. Last but not least is Lady Alice Vavasour, her story and connection with Bilton and surrounding villages, takes us to the heart of life in the Medieval Ainsty. There is a strong possibility that she and our female effigy of the late C13 are one of the same. Please Enjoy!

Lois-z-Art Art Workshops Thursdays 10:00 – 12:00 Themed weeks for those with more experience. For more information tel. 01423 358264 Or email [email protected]

Re Donation £214 to Tadcaster Flood Victims from Tockwith

Thank you so much for your kind cheque that arrived yesterday... please pass our gratitude on to all involved for the thoughts, prayers and money. I've no doubt our treasurer will also write to you, but I did want to say it is much appreciated - especially now when the media focus has moved on and the hard slog to get things right continues!

God bless...

Sue Sheriff Vicar or Tadcaster

Tockwith School PTFA Event

Shopping Day Well made, individual clothing for men, women and children too

Tockwith School Hall Tuesday 17th May 8.45 – 9.45am 2.00 – 3.15pm 7.30 – 9.30pm

Refreshments and Raffle

Everybody Welcome

! !! tockwith Tournament

Are you and your group up for a ! challenge this Summer? Do you work well as a team under pressure? Do you want to have a fun filled day? Can you rise victorious?

! Tockwith Festivals invite you to form a team of people D! ATE comprising ! Sunday 10th July 2016 *Competitors - 8 maximum 5 PLACE & TIME minimum (Over 16’s only) Tockwith Sportsfield *As many supporters, cheer 11.00am onwards leaders, hangers on as you like! Fun Refreshments Bar BBQ filled day for all the family!

To register your team just On the day mail Activities and games to test brain [email protected] power, dexterity, skill and £30 entry per team resourcefulness. Are you up for it? Work with your team to succeed. Play your joker to double your points. Has your team entered yet? Limited Places!

Tockwith Village Hall May 2016 Charity Number 508673 To book contact Audrey on 01423 359 378 or

[email protected]

Annual General Meeting Roof Repairs 11th May 7.30pm Unfortunately, due to bad weather, repairs to Your opportunity to hear our report the flat roof have been further delayed. We on the business activities of the hall are now hopeful that they will start in mid- during the past 12 months, and to May. The work is expected to take 2 weeks have your say on what you would like and, with the exception of the rear garden to see happening in the next 5 years. and courtyard areas, should not affect use of All welcome! the hall by existing user groups. Please note, however, continuous access to the car park µMay Fayre¶ will be essential and part of the car park will Saturday 7th May, 10am-4pm be cordoned off for materials / waste A lovely family occasion for all to storage. enjoy. Join us to celebrate the coming of spring. There will be Maypole µ)XQZLWK)LOPV¶ dancing, Morris dancing, craft stalls Many thanks to Stephen Brown for a most and fun-fair games, activities to join entertaining and thought-proving talk on in, music, entertainment and 15th April about the film industry and film refreshments including a bar. And for making. It was fascinating to see 6 different those who are ready to stock up on XVHVRIWKHVRQJµ6LQJLQJLQWKH5DLQ¶± garden plants there will be a wide from heart-warming to horrific. Thank you. selection to choose from. Children are invited to dress as May kings and µ+RZWR5HVHDUFK

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TOCKWITH FESTIVAL ^ĂǀĞƚŚĞĚĂƚĞ͗dŽĐŬǁŝƚŚ&ĞƐƚŝǀĂů ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇϭϰƚŚDĂǇϮϬϭϲ Tockwith Pop Up Café. Sunday 7th May 10-4pm Sunday 15th May 9am-11.30am Sunday 22nd May 9am-2pm

Tockwith Village Hall Locally sourced sausage and bacon rolls Freshly baked pastries and croissants Pots of Yorkshire Tea & Freshly Brewed Coffee

Hot chocolate and cold drinks

A selection of delicious homemade cakes

Through the kitchen door Coffee & Cream Gateau with Walnuts

Ingredients 4oz/125g soft margarine 4oz/125g caster sugar 2 large eggs

4oz/125g self-raising flour 1 rounded teaspoon of baking powder ½ pint of strong coffee,sweetened with 2 teaspoons of sugar 1 tablespoon of brandy (optional), if not using brandy, use 1 teaspoon of brandy flavoured essence ½ pint of double or whipping cream 8-10 shelled walnut

Method You will need two 8-9 inch sandwich tins. Grease and line the two tins with greaseproof paper. Collect all the cake ingredients and place in a large mixing bowl. Whip them all together until the mixture becomes lighter in colour and slightly fluffy. It should drop off the spoon easily with a little shake. Divide between the two prepared tins and place in a pre-heated oven at gas mark 8 or 350F, 170C (if you have a fan assisted oven follow instructions for your cooker for Victoria sponge) for about 18-20 minutes, until the centre can be pressed lightly and doesn’t leave an indentation. When cooked the cake should be a light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack until nearly cold. Return to the tins without the greaseproof and prick all over with a fork. Take the coffee and add the brandy or brandy essence. Pour a ¼ pint evenly over each sponge and let it soak in. Whip the cream until firm but easily spreadable. Place on sponge on a pretty dish taking care not to drop the cake as the coffee mixture will have made it a bit difficult to handle. (If the worst happens andit breaks up, just push it into shape again!). Spread the cream all over it, keeping about a third for the other half. Place the other sponge on top and spread the remainder of the cream over it. Fork it into swirls and then decorate with the walnut halves.

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IT’S BACK FOR 2016

TOCKWITH FESTIVAL SATURDAY 14TH MAY TOCKWITH SPORTSFIELD

Bands booked, beers tasted, food sorted. We just need you. Tickets on sale now – online, at school and in Costcutter.

If you can spare an hour or two to help out on the day with a stint on the bar etc. it would really help the cause. Also extra hands Friday and Sunday for set up and knock down highly appreciated.

Contact; Ed Bird ([email protected] Mark Smith ([email protected]) 07595 414351

LOOK AFTER YOUR HEALTH Invitation to residents of Tockwith to attend an informative talk on DIABETES

With the support of Springbank Patient Group, Cowthorpe Community Forum has organised an event to be held at

St Michael’s Church Cowthorpe on Tuesday 17th May 2016 at 7.00pm with a guest speaker from Springbank GP Practice

This session aims to provide valuable information on the signs and symptoms of diabetes, self-help through a healthy lifestyle and how to manage the issues related to diabetes.

If you would like to reserve a place, please email or telephone Jacqui Marsden CCF Secretary email: [email protected] telephone 01423 359967 by 13th May 2016

Due to limited car parking details of car parking arrangements will be given when places are reserved. The event is free. Refreshments will be available.

TOCKWITH AND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SHOW SOCIETY Registered Charity 105149 www.tockwithshow.org.uk

We sad to report the death of Ethel Alton (96 years) mother of Edward Alton and long- time supporter of the Show who since the purchase of our Show field has so generously made available a field adjacent to the main show field for car parking. Mrs Alton was a gentle person, never one to make a fuss and always happy to assist the Show Society in improving our facilities. We send our condolences to Edward, Dee and family.

Schedules for the 2016 show are now available. Prize money has been increased and there are quite a few changes to some of the classes. When available the Schedule can be viewed on the Show Society Website – www.tockwithshow.org.uk A limited number will also be available at various retail outlets across the district.

General admission charges remain the same as last year at £8 per adult with children 16 years and under being allowed in FREE OFF CHARGE. Many other shows charge for car parking but at Tockwith we do not.

The next fundraiser will be a Car Boot Sale Bank Holiday Monday May 2nd On the Showfield Cattal Moor Lane Tockwith Sellers 7am Buyers from 8am Sellers – Cars £7, Vans £10 Buyers – free admission Voluntary donations to show funds Home made cake stall and refreshments Local bacon/sausage/burger rolls For more information contact Sally Anne 07702 624817

Those of you that have been coming to the Show for many years will know that income received at the turnstile does not cover the cost of staging it and for this reason we need sponsors either from businesses or private individuals. There are many ways you can sponsor the show either by supporting a particular class, event within the show, paying for a trophy or advertising banner. If you think you can help then please contact the Sponsorship and Marketing Secretary Ed Bird on 07519 673 682.

Fund raiser for the President’s Charities PIMMS & PORK PARTY In aid of Yorkshire Air Ambulance & Farming Community Network

SATURDAY JUNE 11th at 3.00pm 11 Marston Road Tockwith Tickets £7.50 available from Sarah Burckhardt 07951 587318 Includes large glass of Pimms and pork sandwich and various salads (vegetarian option and other drinks available) Name the Pig Competition

Yes it is Christian Aid Week again. Thank you to all the willing collectors, giving their time freely and to all who put something in the red envelopes, which should appear. 7 million envelopes were delivered in May last year and the week raised 11million pounds – more than half from house to house collections. We in Tockwith have been giving to this once a year collection which provides relief to people in need whatever their faith, for over 30 years. And it is working, there are many less people living in absolute poverty than 40 years ago. However, climate change, droughts and floods plus the cruelty of war means people still need our help. Please give what you can, all donations welcome. Thank you. A prayer for Christian Aid Week

This red envelope, Lord, has been put through my letterbox. It seems such a small thing, In the face of such global hunger, poverty and injustice.

And yet, small and slight as it is, this red envelope is a sign, a symbol, of an unwillingness to do nothing, to let the powers and principalities of entrenched inequality remain unchallenged and unchanged. Thank you for these red envelopes, for those who deliver and for those who fill them.

Let your blessing Lord God be on the work of Christian Aid and people of good will everywhere who seek and pursue your peace. Amen May 2016

Spring has arrived! Registered charity no: 1115563

Who’s Who: We had a fantastic time during our first outside session

of the year. The children enjoyed playing on the

outdoor equipment and spent time planting flowers Chairman and sowing sunflower seeds. We can’t wait to watch Kathryn Bye them grow!

07919 222751 Secretary Lisa Robinson

Treasurer

Emily Penn

Fundraisers Kate Pratt Helena Gill Clare Simpson Bushbabies Adventure Session Emma Bird Staying with the outdoor theme we are looking forward to Bushbabies visiting us on 24th May. There will be lots Playgroup of exciting adventures and magical activities taking place Leader in the Playgroup garden! Claire

Greenwood May Activities Committee Members

Opening Times 3rd May - Messy play and music We’re looking for new We meet every session delivered by pre- school committee members to join Tuesday learning alliance ‘Growing through our friendly team from music’. September 2016. So if you morning 09.30- 11.30 at the 10th May - Messy play and music would like to get involved session please get in touch with Village Hall 17th May - Messy play and music one of us on your next visit to Under 5s. Prices session Babies Birth -1 24th May - Bushbabies Adventure year £2.00 session Toddlers 1-5 £3.50 (the Tockwith Children’s Partnership £3.50 covers Your community working together: families/carers First Tockwith Under 5s, TickTock Daycare and Tockwith School visitmultiple is free. children)

Tockwith Players

Thanks to everyone who came along to support our February Review WHEN I GROW UP

We are currently making use of our Thursdays sessions to develop our Operational Teams, enjoy some workshops together including Combat Training, Voice Projection and Make Up, read some plays and of course write our October pantomime.

This year we will be presenting SNOW WHITE Tuesday 25th – Saturday 29th October You are invited to come along to our open auditions for main cast on Saturday 11th June from 3.00 – 5.00pm Rehearsals for main cast will be Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.

As always we are also inviting children from Year 3 and above to join our chorus which this year will include dwarfs, animals, villagers and courtiers. Auditions for the children will also be on Saturday 11th June from 2.00 – 3.00pm Rehearsals for chorus will be on Sunday starting on 19th June through to school break up and then starting again in September.

We are always on the look out for new members to join us either on or off stage. Just come along to the Village Hall on any Thursday between 8.00 - 10.00pm You can also follow us on Facebook or look for details on our website

DANCE TROUPE TO VISIT YORKSHIRE A June date for your summer diary

On a recent visit to Bethlehem in January, we were privileged to spend an evening with a wonderful dance troupe of young Palestinian Christians.

They will visit England in June at the invitation of the Anglican Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales. There will be school visits, workshops and performances in public spaces, but the centrepiece of Baqoun's UK visit will be celebration events at selected venues.

These will combine dance, food, movement, celebration and drama in a wonderful evening of entertainment and information.

If any of the venues are near you, do go along. You are guaranteed an inspiring evening and an opportunity to learn more about the lives of these young Palestinians from Bethlehem.

Dates for the main concerts have now been confirmed and tickets will be available soon on their website: www.baqoun.org

Friday June 17th 7.00 pm Wakefield Cathedral Sunday June 19th 3.00 pm Brighouse Central Methodist Church 7.00 pm Bradford Cathedral Monday June 20th 7.00 pm Beverley Minster Tuesday June 21st 2.30 pm St Chad's Headingley, Leeds 7.00 pm St George's, Leeds Wednesday June 22nd 7.00 pm Scargill House, Kettlewell Thursday June 23rd 7.00 pm Christ Church, Harrogate Saturday June 25th 7.00 pm St John's Waterloo, London

Tockwith Sportsfield

Tockwith has some of the best outdoor sporting facilities in the country and is home to the Bowls Club, Tennis Club and both adult and junior football teams. Why not come along and take part?

Hiring The Sportsfield building comprises of changing rooms, showers, toilets and upstairs there is a large function room with a fully fitted kitchen. It is available for hire at competitive rates by regular users or occasional visitors for parties. All hire fees and donations are used for the upkeep of the building.

Tockwith Sportsfield

For Hire

Clubhouse & Grounds

Parties / Picnics Meetings / Events

Large Function Room, Fully Fitted Kitchen

Come Rain Or Shine Have a Great Time

Contact Dave 01423 358 210 www.tockwithsportsfield.weebly.com

Contact General: Deryck Wilson 01423 358364 Sports clubs: See contact details on relevant club sites

More information can be found at the Sportsfield website www.tockwithsportsfield.weebly.com

York

Thank you for your contributions - please keep them coming, we know that they are appreciated. Barbara and Peter Harris "I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in." Matthew 25:35

Tockwith

Singers

Our small but happy band is going strong at the moment with lots of new songs to get our teeth into. We are currently working on a Spring repertoire to present at the Village Hall May Fayre. Why not come along to join us. We meet every Tuesday in Tockwith Village Hall from 7.45 - 9.30pm No experience of choir singing needed. Come and have some fun and meet some friends along the way. MARSTON MOOR PROBUS CLUB

At their meeting on Tuesday 22rd March 2016 Mr Malcolm Coward introduced Mr Geoff Craggs to talk about “65 years as a Radio and TV engineer”.

Mr Craggs started working with radios at the age of 8 and after leaving Knaresborough Grammar School at the age of 15 he was an apprentice at a radio and electrical shop in Knaresborough High Street. He studied on a correspondence course with EMI to pass radio theory and qualified fully when he was 18. In 1950 he went into National Service and became a radar engineer. In 1952 TV started as a full service and a 9 inch Pye TV cost 49 guineas which was very expensive when you consider Mr Craggs was paid £3 per week! Mr Craggs related a number of amusing stories about visiting homes and farms to collect and deliver radios and TVs and after a few changes in employers Mr Craggs started his own business in Boroughbridge which of course continues with his son in the lead position. Mr Craggs’ first love is still radio but times change and modern TVs have almost eliminated repairs since they are more reliable and “repairs” when they are done simply involve changing a plug in panel.

Mr Craggs answered a number of questions and in thanking him Mr Coward described him as a “James Herriot” of radio and TV because of the amusing happenings during his work.

New members and guests are welcome, contact the Secretary, Mr Bob Ellis on 01423 358 393.

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The Society manage a small wood called Sandhole Wood Reserve off the bridle path between Tockwith and Bilton and which was planted in 1996.

ACS is a local organisation dedicated to nature conservation and is a registered charity No 1000038 Contact Ian on 359196 if you want to help on the reserve.

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BBC Breakfast host who honours the Sabbath

The new host of BBC Breakfast, Dan Walker, is to be given Sundays off because as a dedicated Christian he refuses to work on the Sabbath.

Dan Walker, 38, was a sports presenter before replacing Bill Turnbull. He is the son of a Baptist preacher, and has reportedly built his career around his religious beliefs. On first becoming a television presenter, fronting sports events and hosting Football Focus on BBC One, Dan struck a deal that meant he did not work on Sundays. “I was convinced that it was the right thing to honour God… Observing the Lord’s Day is a great privilege and brings with it loads of blessings.”

BBC Breakfast has an average daily audience of six million viewers. Dan Walker will continue presenting Football Focus.

Do you enjoy painting or drawing? Perhaps you like the idea but have never got round to it. Whether you are a beginner or more experienced you will be most welcome at Tockwith Art Group.

Join us for two free (taster) evening sessions.

We meet on Monday evenings (school term time) from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in Tockwith Village Hall.

We also host occasional demonstrations and workshops by professional artists. Visitors are very welcome to join us. Entrance is £3.00 ( includes refreshments)

For more information contact: Janet tel: 01423 358253 or Donna 07532 46150

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When you visit Church and you put some money in the collection – why not put it in a Gift Aid Envelope. It won’t cost you anything extra but it will benefit the Church 25p extra for every £1 you donate.

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THOUGHT4TOMORROW Personal reflections by Henry Woods

We have all just celebrated The Queen’s 90th Birthday, and it is timely to reflect on the notable example to all of us which Her Majesty has set . Throughout her reign she has exemplified to all her people her dedication to the concept of duty. She has carried out the duties of the Sovereign with dignity and warmth, together with a clear interest in the work and pursuits of her subjects. At all times she has been a true Christian, and a zealous Head and Supreme Governor of the Church of England. It is one of the glories of the Book of Common Prayer is that we pray for The Queen in Evening Prayer and during Holy Communion. The Liturgical Commission need to look again at Common Worship to explain to the laity why they omit the Head of the Church. The argument that this is no longer relevant does not hold water when one considers that The Queen approves all nominations to be Archbishops and Bishops, all of whom swear an oath of allegiance in person to Her Majesty.

It all depends on whether we regard an oath as binding or merely as a means to get at the truth in a court of law. The Queen takes the view, as evidenced in her radio broadcast from South Africa and in the terms of the Coronation Oath, that in her own words “ I dedicate my life to your service”.

Let us therefore give thanks not only for The Queen’s devotion to her people but also for the dedication of so many at local level. In the Church we should salute the Priest-in-charge, Church-wardens, the Chairman of the Village Church Council and all the volunteers who contribute so much time and effort to Church affairs. In the village we should pay tribute to the Parish Council, and the volunteers who run the village hall. Until a few years ago UK was almost unique in the extent of voluntary effort on which our society ran. Even today we lead in this field and long may this last.

See you in Church.

HGW

THE BRAND NEW TESTAMENT Stephen Brown enjoys a comedy film exploring how faith develops

To what extent do we accept the faith of our move into new, higher stages of faith forebears in contrast to whatever meanings development. Whether horrified or liberated we ourselves superimpose on the universe? by such knowledge they’re spurred into The Brand New Testament (Cert. 15), now on behaving positively, if somewhat release uses the kind of techniques better unconventionally. known in films such as Inside John Malkovich, Amélie and The Matrix series. And is a great The nub of the film is contention with a model deal funnier. A ten-year old girl Ea (played by of God, using black comedy to demonstrate Pili Groyue) is our primary narrator. “God its obsolescence. The better way that Ea exists and he lives in Brussels.” Ea is talking shows us requires standing up to a Father not about her slob of a father (Benoît Poelvoorde) worthy of the title. When he is dethroned it who delights in confounding the human race likewise releases God’s divine but with petty as well as major hindrances to downtrodden wife (Yolande Moreau) to take contentment. Laws of Universal Annoyance over the office and redesign Creation along include books consisting entirely of blank more benevolent lines. God is dead. Long live pages and dishes which only ever get broken God. Dr Johnson couldn’t take philosophy after (never before) having been washed. seriously because his own cheerfulness kept Jesus, his absent son, is doing his best, with breaking through. In The Brand New mixed results, to put things right. Now Ea Testament the chuckles provide the very after giving her parents the slip wants to means whereby philosophical thinking produce a revised edition of the world; a becomes possible. Here we have, rolled into brand new testament. Following the number one, Nietzsche doing pratfalls, Sartre wielding of players in a game of baseball, her aim is a custard pie and Woody Allen stand-up for there to be a total of 18 apostles in the theology that any religious studies picture. The recruits are as motley a bunch as department could be proud of. This is a those chosen by Jesus. The gift she bestows trenchant examination of what it could mean on each of them is to tell them exactly when to be truly alive by identifying the right kind of they will eventually die. Ignorance of when life God to believe in. would end had held them hostage. Now they

Archdeaconry of York Prayer

Generous God, you look upon us with love and mercy.

Build up your people in this Archdeaconry of York, we pray, and make your churches places of generosity and welcome, that we might nurture disciples of your Son.

May we seek to work as partners in mission, desiring the guidance and strength of the Holy Spirit, as we live out your Gospel in our parishes.

This we ask in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. THE DIOCESE Archbishops call for ‘great wave of prayer’ for evangelism during Pentecost

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are inviting churches to pray for the evangelisation of the nation during the week leading up to Pentecost Sunday. The Archbishops have written to every serving parish priest in the Church of England expressing their longing “to see a great wave of prayer across our land, throughout the Church of England and many other Churches” from 8th-15th May.

The week of prayer will culminate in ‘Beacon events’ around the country over Pentecost weekend, where people will pray for the renewal of the Holy Spirit and the confidence to share their faith. In their letter the Archbishops said: “At the heart of our prayers will be words that Jesus Himself taught us – ‘Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.’

“It is impossible to overstate the life-transforming power of the Lord’s Prayer. It is a prayer that is reassuring enough to be on the lips of the dying and yet dangerous enough to be banned in cinemas. It is famous enough to be spoken each day by billions in hundreds of languages and yet intimate enough to draw us ever closer into friendship with Jesus Christ. It is simple enough to be memorised by small children and yet profound enough to sustain a whole lifetime of prayer. When we pray it with sincerity and with joy, there is no imagining the new ways in which God can use us to His glory.”

The Archbishops are suggesting various ways churches can engage with the week of prayer. These include holding a day or week of continuous ‘24/7’ prayer as parishes, teams or deaneries; saying special prayers in Sunday worship; prayer walking; or handing out a novena prayer card to every congregation member.

The Beacon events will take place in the following places: St Paul’s Cathedral (Saturday 14th May) – hosted by the Bishop of London, the Rt Revd Richard Chartres, and Pete Greig, founder of 24/7 prayer, with sung worship led by Tim Hughes and Jake Isaac. Durham Cathedral (Sunday 15th May) – with sung worship led by Lou Fellingham. Coventry Cathedral (Sunday 15th May) – with sung worship led by Noel Richards. Winchester Cathedral (Sunday 15th May) – with sung worship led by Matt Redman. St Michael le Belfrey, York (Sunday 15th May) - hosted by Matthew Porter & Miriam Swaffield with sung worship led by Tom Holmes Canterbury Cathedral (Sunday 15th May) – hosted by Archbishop Justin Welby and Pete Greig, with sung worship led by Tim Hughes.

Archbishop Justin will send a message via live video link to other Beacon events taking place at the same time as the Canterbury event. Partners in the week of prayer initiative include 24-7 Prayer, HOPE, the World Prayer Centre, the Neighbourhood Prayer, Network, and the National Day of Prayer and Worship. For more information about the initiative, visit: www.thykingdom.co.uk.

THE PARISH OF MARSTON MOOR

The Marston Moor Parish Prayer God our father help us to  Live for you  Love each other  Light the way ahead So that all our villages, and the world at large, may know you In Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Covering the villages of Askham Richard, Bilbrough, Long Marston, Rufforth and Tockwith.

THE PARISH OFFICE - Parish Administrator Miss Laura Nulty

The PARISH OFFICE is usually open on Tuesday from 12.15pm to 4.15pm and on Thursday from 1.00pm to 3.00pm. The telephone number is 01904 738262 (only during opening hours please) and the email is [email protected].

The United Parish services are every first Sunday and, when there is one, every fifth Sunday at 10.00am. These services are an ideal opportunity for the parishes to get to know one another and to worship together in a larger congregation.

I do enjoy a cuppa! Yes, he really does!

This is our opportunity to meet each other, and for me to hear about you and yours! I’d like to come and meet you, so why not invite me round for a cuppa? I’m setting aside Wednesdays from 4 till 5, and hope you’ll phone me and fix a date- 01423 359003

R oy (the vicar)

Tickets for York Minster The parish has an allocated number of free passes to York Minster for the use of parishioners. They may be borrowed for a day, and then returned to your local church. Details from the church secretary, or one of the churchwarden

ST MARY’S CHURCH, ASKHAM RICHARD

Heritage England...... As a condition of receiving a grant towards the cost of restoring the bell and turret Heritage England require us to leave the church open for visitors from 1st April to 31st October on Wednesdays from 10 am to 5 pm and on Saturdays mornings from 10 to 12 noon. Do feel free to visit our beautiful historic church. We are hoping to organise a History Group within the village. Would you be interested in joining? If so please contact Sue Elgie

Ascension Day- Thursday May 5th

There will be a service of Holy Communion to mark Ascension Day on Thursday May 5th at 10 a.m. at All Saints, Rufforth.

AINSTY CHURCHES’ CHOIR

A SPRING CONCERT

‘THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC’

SATURDAY MAY 14TH 2016 7.30 pm

at St. Mary’s Church, Askham Richard

TICKETS £10 to include a glass of wine and canapés

Available from Lindy Illingworth 01904 707385

Jottings from the Methodists …… From The Methodist Manse

The saying " better together" has been used by a number of people and organisations over the years. In a service I took recently I asked the congregation what they thought was best done together. One little boy was keen to answer and said "finding an escaped gerbil!" Apparently it took quite a few hands to catch his little furry friend! More answers followed, football, singing, orchestra, playing games etc. the more we thought about it the more we realised that there are many things which we can do by ourselves, but often they are enhanced by doing them together. In the life of the church this concept is so appropriate too. The Anglican and Methodist church signed a covenant a few years ago which used this better together term and encourages us to work together wherever we can. So it is together we seek to be Gods Church, and its always a privilege to write my thoughts in this magazine. In recognising our differences we also celebrate our unity as the body of Christ.

Just a thought Every Blessings Gail

Kirk Hammerton Methodist Chapel Serving the villages from Great Ouseburn To Tockwith Minister Rev Gail Hunt - Tel 01423 863298 Worship every Sunday at 10am unless otherwise stated.

Sunday 1st May - Mrs Clair Webster Sunday 8th May - Rev Gail Hunt ( service to include Holy Communion) Sunday 15th May - (Pentecost) Gracious Street Worship leaders. Sunday 22nd May - Rev Paul Spurgeon and Mrs Betty Hughes (United service with St John's at the Methodist Chapel) Sunday 29th May - United Service at Gracious Street Methodist Church. Knaresborough

Tockwith Fellowship group - Meets on the 1st Thursday of the month September > April at various homes. Re-Starts September 1st Please telephone Rev Gail Hunt - 01423 863298 for further details.

Wanted The theme of this year‛s church Summer holiday club is ‘Land Ahoy‛ We need your 1/2 doz egg boxes and full size Pringles tubes with lids. Please drop them off in the church porch any Sunday. The Village Diary SEPTEMBER 2016 Saturday 10th Concert by Andrew Clegg Spanish Angela Jenkins Are you planning an event? Then why not use this page to give advance notice of Note date change Guitarist and tenor Steve Criscole 01423 358067 it. All that is required is the name of the organisation, date and time and type of Music to suit all tastes event and contact number for more information. Please forward your information Saturday 17th Tockwith Village Hall Fiona to the editor by email [email protected], telephone 01423 358588 or write Evening of Entertainment 01423 358808 to him at Holmsdale, 3 Kendal Gardens, Tockwith, York. Don’t forget you can also OCTOBER 2016 supply more details of your event nearer to the time. Saturday 8th Tockwith Church Details to be announced Victorian Street Party Location Contact 6.00pm(An all age event) MAY 2016 Sunday 9th Tockwith Church 150th Details to be announced Monday 2nd Bank Holiday Car boot sale Sally-Anne Hannington Anniversary Service - presided by Tockwith Show Field 07702 624817 Archbishop John Sentamu Saturday 7th 10am - 4pm Tockwith Village Hall To participate contact Saturday 22nd Tockwith Church 150th Anniversary Details to be announced May Fayre Fiona 358808 Celebrations with Yorkshire’s own Saturday 7th Tockwith Juniors Awards Day Gary Allan Katherine Jenkins - Tockwith School 07801 455984 Rebecca Newman Saturday 14th Tockwith Festival Mark Smith NOVEMBER 2016 Bands, beers and food 07595 414351 Saturday 21st Tockwith Village Hall Ticket only event details JUNE 2016 ‘Irish Folk Night’ with Rosin Ban to be announced Friday 10th Tockwith Village Hall Tickets £3 from Talk on Tracing Your Family Tree Keith Pope If you are planning events please notify me as soon as possible so that it can be by Gary Marriner 01423 358 603 included in the Village Diary……..Ed 7.30pm Saturday 11th Pims & Pork Party Tickets £7.50 from Tockwith Show President’s Charity Sarah Burckhardt 11 Marston Road Tockwith 01423 359522 Saturday 25th Tockwith Church - speciality show Angela Jenkins Illusion2Reality with illusionist 01423 358067 Todd Alexander - spectacular show which defies logic JULY 2016 Sunday 3rd Annual Battle of Marston Moor TBC March by the Sealed Knot Sunday 10th Tockwith Tournament Sue Corbett Tockwith Sportsfield 07805 447885 AUGUST 2016 Monday 1st to Tockwith Church Holiday Club Karen Stobert Wednesday 3rd 01423 358979 Saturday 6th Tockwith Show - Dressage Event Saturday 7th Tockwith and District Show Steve Ross Admission £8. Under 16’s free 01423 339863 The Village Diary SEPTEMBER 2016 Saturday 10th Concert by Andrew Clegg Spanish Angela Jenkins Are you planning an event? Then why not use this page to give advance notice of Note date change Guitarist and tenor Steve Criscole 01423 358067 it. All that is required is the name of the organisation, date and time and type of Music to suit all tastes event and contact number for more information. Please forward your information Saturday 17th Tockwith Village Hall Fiona to the editor by email [email protected], telephone 01423 358588 or write Evening of Entertainment 01423 358808 to him at Holmsdale, 3 Kendal Gardens, Tockwith, York. Don’t forget you can also OCTOBER 2016 supply more details of your event nearer to the time. Saturday 8th Tockwith Church Details to be announced Victorian Street Party Location Contact 6.00pm(An all age event) MAY 2016 Sunday 9th Tockwith Church 150th Details to be announced Monday 2nd Bank Holiday Car boot sale Sally-Anne Hannington Anniversary Service - presided by Tockwith Show Field 07702 624817 Archbishop John Sentamu Saturday 7th 10am - 4pm Tockwith Village Hall To participate contact Saturday 22nd Tockwith Church 150th Anniversary Details to be announced May Fayre Fiona 358808 Celebrations with Yorkshire’s own Saturday 7th Tockwith Juniors Awards Day Gary Allan Katherine Jenkins - Tockwith School 07801 455984 Rebecca Newman Saturday 14th Tockwith Festival Mark Smith NOVEMBER 2016 Bands, beers and food 07595 414351 Saturday 21st Tockwith Village Hall Ticket only event details JUNE 2016 ‘Irish Folk Night’ with Rosin Ban to be announced Friday 10th Tockwith Village Hall Tickets £3 from Talk on Tracing Your Family Tree Keith Pope If you are planning events please notify me as soon as possible so that it can be by Gary Marriner 01423 358 603 included in the Village Diary……..Ed 7.30pm Saturday 11th Pims & Pork Party Tickets £7.50 from Tockwith Show President’s Charity Sarah Burckhardt 11 Marston Road Tockwith 01423 359522 Saturday 25th Tockwith Church - speciality show Angela Jenkins Illusion2Reality with illusionist 01423 358067 Todd Alexander - spectacular show which defies logic JULY 2016 Sunday 3rd Annual Battle of Marston Moor TBC March by the Sealed Knot Sunday 10th Tockwith Tournament Sue Corbett Tockwith Sportsfield 07805 447885 AUGUST 2016 Monday 1st to Tockwith Church Holiday Club Karen Stobert Wednesday 3rd 01423 358979 Saturday 6th Tockwith Show - Dressage Event Saturday 7th Tockwith and District Show Steve Ross Admission £8. Under 16’s free 01423 339863 CHURCH OFFICERS AND CONTACT PERSONS

Vicar Revd Roy Shaw 01423 359003 [email protected] Roy blogs at http:/revroyrambles.tockwithchurch.co.uk/#home As far as possible, Roy keeps Friday as his day off.

Reader Ann Watson 01904 738786 Email: [email protected]

Church of the Epiphany, Tockwith Village Church Council Members (VCC)

Church Warden Angela Jenkins - 358067 Deryck Wilson - 358364 VCC Secretary Marion Hainsworth VCC Treasurer Joanna Worth - 358825 VCC Members Peter Harris / Janet Marriner / Susan McKernan / Neil Stobert / Major General Henry Woods / Imogen Woods

Tockwith Church Groups

Weddings and Baptisms Angela Jenkins / or 358067 Deryck Wilson 358364 Funerals Deryck Wilson 358364 Church Flowers Sara Sonley 358100 Gift/Aid Donations Joanna Worth 358825 Companions Drama Group Don Hale 358251 Messy Church Karen Stobert 358979 Church Music Group Angela Jenkins 358067 Children and Youth Leader Karen Stobert 358979 Remembrance Book Angela Jenkins 358067

Parish and Village News

Magazine Editor: contact Norman Waller 358588 – [email protected] Parish News Advertising at very reasonable rates: contact Susan McKernan – 358831 or [email protected]

Distribution Lists All magazines are distributed by a team of eager volunteers, who are located around the parishes, appropriately.

Please find a list of current distributors to whom you may contact with regards your Subscription, but also to “drop off” your copy and advertisement requirements! Tockwith Janet Marriner, 212 Prince Rupert Drive Audrey Gough, Bluecoats, Fleet Lane Diane Wakelin, 50 Prince Rupert Drive Susan McKernan, 32 Kendal Gardens Chris Leggott 8 Farfax Crescent Jean Birchill 7 Fairfax Crescent John Wardle, School Bungalow, Southfield Lane Bev Greaves Fleet Lane Tockwith (delivers Kirk Lane) Sue Bird 36 Westfield Road Margaret McBride, 4 Lucas Grove South Lyn Gibson, The Maltings, 13 Norfolk Gardens

Bickerton & Bilton Julie Davies – 9 Westlands Bilton-in-Ainsty

This magazine is NOT just for Church News. We want to include

information about events and organisations within our community, so if you want any news put in next

months Parish and Village News then forward it to the editor Norman

Waller Holmsdale 3 Kendal Gardens Tockwith Tel 01423 358588 Before Friday 20th May or email [email protected]

4OCKWITH#HURCH.OTICE"OARD

Saturday 25th June 7.30pm Illusion 2 Reality with Todd Alexander

Monday 1st - Wednesday 3rd August Holiday Club

Saturday 10th September 7.30pm Music Night Andrew Clegg plays Spanish guitar/Sean Chriscole sings

Saturday 8th October 6.00pm Victorian Street Party

Sunday 9th October 150th Anniversary Service - presided by Archbishop John Sentamu

Saturday 22nd October 150th Anniversary Celebrations with Rebecca Newman

Tockwith Church is open every Sunday 12 to 4pm

'Don't forget the Food Bank' FOOD BANK DONATIONS can also be left in the entrance of the Church

Book swop – Books are available in the entrance to Church to swop or buy for 50p.