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The Parish Newsletter

EBBERSTON, YEDINGHAM AND BICKLEY May 2021

Parish Council Linda Mclaughlin (Parish Clerk) - 0782 6529204 [email protected] https://www.ebberstonpc.org/ Photo by Judith. Daffodils by the beck at Ebberston. Taken 11 April 2021.

Unfortunately still not a lot to report but we have recruited two new parish councillors who are Alastair Ross (Cliff House) and Ian Langham who lives at Yedingham (Ian has been a Thanks to everyone who has sent in a contribution to this issue. There are now several councillor before on our parish council). ways to stay in touch with what's going locally, especially now that restrictions are starting

to ease and, dare I say, we can plan again! As well as the active Village Hub on Facebook, We have also now got the Vehicle Activated Sign installed. It is being shared with Allerston there is an Ebberston Village website, which also hosts the more recent back issues of the and Wilton and will be rotated around the villages. Hopefully this will reduce the amount of newsletter and a Twitter account too. speeding through the villages.

The newsletter is an outlet to share information about and report on the activities of all the groups and organisations across the parish, so I hope it is valuable for you. I am keenly aware that it is quite Ebberston-focused, so if anyone from Yedingham or Bickley would like to redress the balance, just get in touch!

All feedback, suggestions and contributions welcome. Everything should have a clear parish focus but they can be photos, a bit of hidden history, your favourite walk ... The newsletter is published quarterly and details of how to get in touch are at the bottom. https://mailchi.mp/dd83cefdf3d2/8ydlfmnypg-4629485 1/17 https://mailchi.mp/dd83cefdf3d2/8ydlfmnypg-4629485 2/17 13/07/2021 The Parish Newsletter - May 2021 13/07/2021 The Parish Newsletter - May 2021

Alastair Ross

Ebberston Village Hall Chair, Colin Langley - 01723 859086 https://ebberstonvillage.wordpress.com/hire-the-hall / Bookings, Sue Kirby - 01723 850203

Although the hall remains closed for most purposes under current lockdown rules, the situation will change on 17th May when, under the Government’s current roadmap proposals, the Hall will be able to reopen.

Activities such as Yoga and Table Tennis will be able to resume as well as other activities provided social distancing measure are taken and Covid-secure measures are followed. Ian Langham The size of the hall does mean that capacity will be significantly restricted.

Ebberston Sportsfield Association Report by Faye Allanson (Secretary) [email protected] Liam Allanson (Chair) https://mailchi.mp/dd83cefdf3d2/8ydlfmnypg-4629485 3/17 https://mailchi.mp/dd83cefdf3d2/8ydlfmnypg-4629485 4/17 13/07/2021 The Parish Newsletter - May 2021 13/07/2021 The Parish Newsletter - May 2021

Thank you to everyone who baked or bought from our bake sale last month in total we raised an amazing £426.39!! A special thanks to our committee members The Eyre’s for organising and baking – a delicious way to raise much needed money. A few spoke to me after and said they hadn’t realised and in the future, we will be a little more organised and either pop a notice in advance in the notice board or tie it into the newsletter but this time it was a rather quick turnaround!

If you’d like to get involved in fundraising for Ebberston Sportsfield or could spare a little time here and there to help maintain the park, then please get in touch with myself or Liam (Chairman) – 01723 850226. It would be great to have new people on board to help us keep the Sportsfield as nice as possible.

I end with a gentle reminder that if you visit the park or know friends that do, please remember and urge your friends to leave a little sum in our donation box when you exit. Unfortunately, despite seeing lots of cars parked and the park busy (even in the snow!), over 7 months we’ve only raised £83.85. We survive on grants, donations, fundraising and our committee's time, so a small sum really can go a long way.

St John the Baptist Church, Yedingham Report by Joy & Roger Sugden Contact: The Vicarage - 01944 758305 www.buckrosecarrs.org.uk

The mild winter (on the whole), with the exception of April frosts, have enabled us to enjoy some lovely spells of blue sky and sunshine. This spring-like weather has benefitted all the bulbs about our villages. The verges and School green have paid tribute to Wordsworth's famous poem in their profusion of daffodils, following the carpet of snowdrop and lifted everyone’s spirits.

Youth Group Villagers were disappointed not to be able to celebrate Easter in church again this year. Jeni Loosley - [email protected] Though, this might well have resulted in a D.I.Y. event in the absence of a vicar. We trust Rev. Joe , along with his family, is finding his feet in the Thornton-le-Dale Benefice. We are looking at a relaunch of the Youth Group following a lengthy closure due to the pandemic. Can people please get in touch if you or someone you know would like to We are all looking forward to the gradual easing of restrictions and aware of our need to err attend so that we can gauge interest. Any age from 11-18 years welcome. There is a small on the side of caution. fee per week if attending and a tuck shop is available. We play games, sports, trips, **Stop Press** activities, arts and crafts, music, cooking.... a bit of everything! Rejoicing at St. John’s as our monthly 1st Sunday Services resume from May 2nd!

11.00.a.m. Look forward to seeing you! Please email: [email protected] or via Instagram ebberstonallerstonyouthgroup.

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We hope to be able to resume our fundraising activities shortly. Subject to Covid restrictions, we are planning to hold our ever-popular Garden Fete on Saturday 24th July at Four Elms, Main Street, Ebberston, offering produce stalls, games, tombola music and lots of cake – watch this space.

The Ryedale Festival Online Spring 2021 celebrates the arrival of Spring and the return of music. St Mary’s was chosen and recently photographed to be featured in the concert ‘Nature Is Returning’ on 6th May at 1.00pm.

St Mary the Virgin, Ebberston Keith Simpson (Nominated Church Warden) – 01723 859424 Priest in charge, Revd Joe Kinsella 07792 023428; [email protected]

We are open again but more importantly, under new management. We were most pleased Ebberston Chapel to welcome our new priest in charge Reverend Joe Kinsella at our service on Easter Helen Leng - 01723 870464 Sunday and trust that he and his family are happy in their new home and Joe with his new ten flocks. Hurrah!! Chapel is now open for worship at 10:30 am each Sunday. No singing or socialising but we can enjoy worshipping together using the You Tube circuit service or a Our beautiful little church on the hill offers a lovely and unique view overlooking the vale proper person leading us. and is now open daily offering a peaceful setting and quiet moments for reflection. Services are held on 1st Sunday of the month Evensong at 6.30pm and 3rd Sunday of the month Face masks must be worn and we keep a record of those attending (which we destroy Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at 8.00am. after three weeks). We do hope that you feel able to join us. Helen is available by phone on 870464, do ring if you need prayer or a chat. The village has attracted many new residents over the past few years all of whom are most welcome to join our usual services and use the church for baptisms, weddings and funerals.

Recent press releases have hinted at the possibility of many small parish churches being https://mailchi.mp/dd83cefdf3d2/8ydlfmnypg-4629485 7/17 https://mailchi.mp/dd83cefdf3d2/8ydlfmnypg-4629485 8/17 13/07/2021 The Parish Newsletter - May 2021 13/07/2021 The Parish Newsletter - May 2021 An alfresco WI gathering at the Sportsfield last September

Ebberston & Allerston W.I. President, Rosemary rayne Report by Frances Langley (Secretary) - 01723 859086 [email protected]

It has still not been possible for the WI to meet in person. However we try to keep in touch with our members through newsletters and the occasional zoom meeting. Our poetry and prose group has continued to meet by zoom but hopefully if the fine weather continues we can meet six in a garden and then more fully from May. Other WI events continue and Rosemary is to be our delegate for the Spring Council, again taking place on zoom. The Ebberston Community Coffee Morning National Annual Council was due to be held in the Albert Hall in June but has now become Michael Peck (Chair) - 01723 850214 [email protected] a virtual event. Janet Cromack will represent us and seven other local WIs. By June and

July we have plans to meet outdoors and are busy planning meetings from the Autumn, all Chapel has reopened for services on Sunday, albeit socially distanced and with limited being well. We are really looking forward to being together again. congregational activity i.e. no singing! BUT we are that bit nearer getting back towards

what was "normal" and the end of a very long dark tunnel draws ever nearer. So we look forward in the hope of being able, once again, to welcome YOU to our Community Coffee Morning on the third Wednesday of the month.

Watch out for a reopening date and join us for that long awaited cuppa, biscuit and catch up! In the meantime, keep well, keep safe and remember "through it all God Is with us still".

Ebberston & Yedingham Neighbourhood Watch NHW Key Coordinator, Tony Calvert - 01723 859059 [email protected]

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The email alerts you will receive will depend on the topics you select. For example if you pick ‘farming’ or ‘rural’ as an area of interest, you will receive email alerts relating to this. You can select a variety of topics including areas of business, vehicles, animals, etc. as well as selecting different areas of North Yorkshire, dependent on where you live and work.

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The North Yorkshire Community Messaging does not replace any Neighbourhood Watch schemes, we are hopeful the system can complement existing schemes and initiatives. North Yorkshire Community Messaging is connected to the national Neighbourhood Watch ‘Our Watch’ system and will improve the way police and Watch schemes are able to communicate and support each other.

All North Yorkshire Community Messaging messages are sent from the secure Neighbourhood Alert system and are clearly branded as North Yorkshire Police. You can opt out of the entire system at any time or update your settings to alter the types of messages you want to receive and how often you want to hear from us. At the bottom of each North Yorkshire Community Messaging email you will see a ‘change settings’ button, you can click on this

If you need to contact North Yorkshire Police please call 101 or in an emergency dial 999. Alternatively please email any non urgent enquiries to: [email protected]

Collections for Westway Open Arms Foodbank, Eastfield

Sarah Walker - 01723 850703

Thank you very much to everyone who contributes so generously to the collections for Westway Open Arms Foodbank in Eastfield. Our donations are greatly appreciated by the Foodbank team and they are helping to support local people who are struggling with food poverty. Attached is a letter of thanks to Ebberston from the charity director, Revd Sam https://mailchi.mp/dd83cefdf3d2/8ydlfmnypg-4629485 11/17 https://mailchi.mp/dd83cefdf3d2/8ydlfmnypg-4629485 12/17 13/07/2021 The Parish Newsletter - May 2021 13/07/2021 The Parish Newsletter - May 2021

We usually hold sessions on a Tuesday evening in the Village Hall from 7.00 p.m. until 9.00 p.m. Please contact me if you are interested in joining us in September.

Ebberston Golf Day Ebberston Yoga Group

Judith Winters - 01723 859730 [email protected] Many of you will know that our Spring and Autumn golf days include refreshment before https://ebberstonvillage.wordpress.com/2015/03/20/ebberston-yoga-group/ the golf and a meal after we have played. As golf club facilities have not been open it was

decided not to go ahead with our Spring meeting this year. We are therefore very much th As of 17 May, guidelines indicate that general group classes may resume and so we are looking forward to a welcome return to action at our Autumn meeting. planning to restart yoga at Ebberston village hall on Wednesday 19th May at 7.30pm. We will still be restricted to a group of 6 at that point, so if you would like to join us then please No date has yet been set for this. I will e-mail all regular participants as soon as details are let me know that you are planning to come to make sure there is space for you. known. I will also put details in the notice board well ahead of the event which is normally held in early October. In the meantime, if you wish to be added to my e-mail list, please The Yoga group has been going since summer of 2005, meeting almost every Wednesday provide me (Allan) with your details. all the way through the year (except for 3 weeks at Christmas!) at Ebberston Village Hall from 7.30pm-9.00pm . It costs £4 a session. We are not led by a teacher but instead practice to a variety of detailed audio classes. All you need is loose, comfortable clothing, a mat to practice on and a blanket for the relaxation at the end.

Ebberston Social Table Tennis Lynne and Allan Hall - 01723 850813 [email protected] Ebberston Cricket Club We do not usually meet for table tennis through the summer months. I am therefore Ashley Winspear - [email protected] 01723 447604 proposing to recommence sessions at the beginning of September. Please see the notice board for details nearer the time. The season is nearly upon us, and the 1st team, in the top flight for the 22nd successive season, start their campaign at home to Seamer on Saturday 24th April, and finish on For a variety of reasons our numbers had been dwindling prior to lockdown. I am therefore Sunday 12th September, at home to Cayton. The 2nds start at home to Snainton on 1st keen to ensure that there is sufficient interest before we start up again. May and finish on Saturday 28th August, at home to Mulgrave. The Evening League Table tennis is a fun way to get together as a group and certainly helps with general fitness recommences after a year off due to Covid restrictions, on Tuesday 4th May for the 2nds, at all levels. All are welcome, irrespective of experience or ability. All that you need is at home to Cayton, with the 1sts starting a week later, on 11th, home to Flixton. appropriate footwear, other equipment is provided. https://mailchi.mp/dd83cefdf3d2/8ydlfmnypg-4629485 13/17 https://mailchi.mp/dd83cefdf3d2/8ydlfmnypg-4629485 14/17 13/07/2021 The Parish Newsletter - May 2021 13/07/2021 The Parish Newsletter - May 2021 The National Village KO sees us travel to either Great Habton or Forge Valley on Sunday 9th May. For the remainder of the group stages, we are also drawn away, until we hopefully reach the regional stages.

It is to be hoped that the only other invitational cup (Driffield) will restart in 2021. It's a far cry from 10 years ago, when there were knock out competitions at Pickering, Malton, Kirkbymoorside and Snainton, to name but a few, plus several 6-a-side events. Sadly its a sign of the times and the apparent lack of commitment by players, as evidenced by the loss of around 3 divisions, 30 teams, from the Beckett and Derwent Valley Leagues. The 2010 London Olympics aspiration, to get more people into sport has been successful, but instead of "into," read, "watching" ideally with alcohol in hand. Rant over.

As this goes to press, so does the Clubs fixture card, with its distribution to follow, hopefully by the end of April. Dennis Vasey will have a stock of these in due course.

Indoor practice restrictions have meant that indoor nets haven't happened, however, the The Providence, Yedingham players have been rugging up in these current chilly times, for outdoor nets, and will start Vicky Breheney - 01944 728093 the season running. [email protected] / http://www.theprovidence.co.uk/

We look forward to seeing our loyal supporters, albeit at a minimum distance of 6 feet We are so pleased to have opened our doors again and are looking forward to welcoming (post-Brexit imperial distancing applies). As it stands, we will start the season in Step 2 of customers old and new. During lockdown we have created more under cover seating in the the ECB's (crickets governing body) protocols which means that the clubhouse will be beer garden and added new furniture and heating. It’s a lovely space to sit and enjoy a open for the serving of teas and light refreshments but no loitering inside. Toilets will also meal or a drink and watch the sunset. We are busy planning events for the summer so be fully accessible (one at a time). please follow us on Facebook or visit our website.

As and when restrictions ease enough to permit gatherings inside and out, we hope to We are currently operating on reduced hours. Our opening times at the moment are organise fund raising events, as this year, the Club has had to replace its roller and a pitch Monday to Thursday 4pm -9pm Friday and Saturday 12-10pm and Sundays 12-9pm. Last mower. We also need to invest in high level netting on our Snainton boundary. None of this orders for food is 7.45pm Monday to Saturday and 4.30pm Sunday. comes cheap and our usual (cricket teas, refreshments) receipts in 2020 were decimated

(non imperial measurement). We therefore remain, as ever, grateful for financial support No photo description available. from existing and new supporters by way of donations/sponsorship (match ball

sponsorship/advertising boundary boards).

Lets hope the sun shines all season long, and we can all move forward in broad, sunlit uplands.

The Parish Newsletter is authored by individuals and representatives from a wide range of parish and village organisations and compiled/edited by Judith Winters.

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