Bonfire and Fireworks

The Fourteenth Newsletter has been produced thanks to funds raised from Village Events. A Full Colour Copy Is Available Via Email.

Swinton Village Action Group 13 November 2012 Issue 14

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Letters 2 Bonfire and Fireworks

BONFIRE NIGHT 3 November 2012 News 2-3 Once again we had a very successful Bonfire At the time of writing we think we made a and Fireworks Party at the BSA Sports Centre. small profit of £282.00, costs have increased Articles 4-5 Over 340 people enjoyed a spectacular display this year, due to us having to pay 50% of the of fireworks which seemed to be even better insurance which we haven’t done in the past, than last year, with some new ones being fireworks also went up, as did some of the Police Box 4 added. food items, so we may have to look at a slight The Bonfire was topped with two splendid increase in ticket prices next year. Parish Council 5 guys, one made by Henry Leeson and the other I must thank all the Swinton Village Action

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Group committee for all their hard work, mak- by a young man from the village. ing soup, putting up gazebos (and taking them Peter Galtry once again did an amazing job of down and cleaning them afterwards!), getting Swinton Parish Website is letting off the fireworks, my young grandson everything set up down there during the day available on the following was heard so say ‘Your cousin Peter must be a also thanks to everyone at the BSA Centre, link. http:// especially David Cuthbertson for putting up swinton.btck.co.uk/ the strip lights again for us which made a big difference. To Advertise Contact Swin- And finally – thanks to all of you who came ton News Letter by email. and supported us – I hope you enjoyed the Swin- evening. [email protected] Jan Anderson Or Tel: 01653 697921 Business Adverts Cost £5 per row or £15 for a full page very brave man!’ Many, many thanks, Peter. advert. payable in advance. It was good to have so many new helpers this Public For Sale Notices Cost year, with food and raffle and building the £1. Bonfire, many grateful thanks to all of you see you next year!

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Editorial As we approach the winter, the up to the top Bus stops. basics for heating and food. long range forecast is for Everyone can help by ensuring Or maybe you could offer freezing and heavy snow condi- that when drives are cleared the them a lift to the local shops tions. snow is not deposited onto and back. Editorial I would like to remind every- paths, and also Cars are not I am sure they would be grate- one that in these conditions parked on paths, causing ful for any assistance offered. our public transport (Bus) will people no option but to try and not attempt to drive down into walk on the hazardous roads. the village. If you have an elderly This will leave a number of neighbour please check in on elderly residents either stranded them ensuring they have the or facing the hazardous walk Letters Skateboard Park Swinton in Bloom To all the residents of Swinton, Carlos and Sophie Matique Once again a group of us are in we are asking for your support Caxton, the process of planting an as- to build a skate park for the East sortment of daffodils and nar- Street, cissus. Swinton. Over the last three weeks Glyn Letters Wild, Matt Fenwick, Daphne Powell, Paul Cuthbertson and Marie Curie Cancer Care. I have planted 50kg of bulbs I wish to express sincere which completes the planting thanks to the residents of Letters Policy: on the north side of the road Swinton for their contributions We reserve the right not between the Old Chapel and to the collection in aid of the to publish any letter. children of Broughton, Swin- the village boundary sign. Marie Curie Cancer Care on Senders must supply ton and Amotherby. Malcolm Anderson has planted 31st October 2012. The sum of their name and address We would like your help to bulbs near the Bus Shelter. £187.39p was collected. and be prepared to have achieve a skate park some- Mandy Cuthbertson is going to Many thanks to all them published. where in Swinton. We would put winter flowering pansies in Henry Leeson The Newsletter does not like to start fund raising to help the small beds in front of the Tel: 01653 691696 necessarily agree with with the cost by washing cars, boundary signs and Lynda any of the views having a disco and other fun Timms has planted up her tub at the top of West Street. expressed on these ways or activities to raise Tree Planting. pages. money for this huge project. Thank you very much for your On behalf of the BSA sports efforts. The Forge trough has James Porritt-Dunn centre, I would like thank eve- had a tidy up and the summer 10 Meadowfield Close ryone who contributed towards pansies replaced with spring Swinton the trees that have now been flowering hyacinths. planted along the fence be- The trees and shrubs planted tween the playing fields and during the last year are all do-

Peter Farrows field. ing well and we have had an Christian Aid Collection. We planted fifty one trees con- abundance of red and yellow The Christian Aid door to door sisting of Laurel and one fruit on the two crab apples. collection in Swinton in May Copper Beech tree. We look forward to a colourful raised £232.47 plus Spring. gift aid. Thank you to everyone A big thank you. Peter Powell who gave so generously, this Matt Fenwick will help make a

big difference to many people's lives.

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News

we have managed to keep the price at a very reasonable £16.95 The Blacksmiths Arms for 2 courses, £19.95 for 3 courses. Karaoke is to be held every Friday throughout the run up to the 24th and on Christmas Eve itself to add to the party atmosphere! New Year’s Eve is Holly- wood Theme Night with pre-bookable tables in the lounge end for those of you wanting to dine with us, call for details and pay your deposit to secure your table as we have limited places and they will sell quickly! The bar is open for drinkers as usual with solo artist Travellin’ Light paying us another visit, he did a trial run in October and even though we didn’t get a huge turnout Well what busy people we have been again since the last news- (it snowed!) we did have a good night and all in attendance letter! We’ve been on holiday (have we?!!!) and are soon to cele- agreed he was the right person for the job to entertain us on brate the 1st year anniversary of our return to the village! New Year’s Eve. We held the John Beck Memorial Race Night and had fantastic We are now operating winter trading hours so a quick support raising £1017 for the Wish House Charity and £376 for reminder as to what our meal offers are and when: the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, HUGE thanks to all who joined in the fun on the night and special thanks to Bob (Hornsey LUNCH 12 – 2pm EVENING 5-9pm Meats), Andrew (Atkins Motors) and Jon Bentley (Ryedale Monday 2 meals for £10 2 meals for £10 Mowers) for donating prizes to be auctioned and to the other businesses who actually sponsored the races themselves. The Tuesday 2 meals for £10 2 meals for £10 Pub now ranks as the highest earning pub for the Crazy Horse Wednesday CLOSED CLOSED Organisers so well done!!! Thursday Meals Fish & Chips £5 On Friday 02 November the decorations were up again for Marie’s Halloween and Bonfire Tapas Night followed by kara- Friday Meals all day oke and a presentation to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance guys of Saturday Meals all day 2 Steaks for £20 the money raised at the Race Night. The guys from YAA would like me to pass on their thanks to you for the continued support Sunday Roasts £6.95and chalkboard menu all day shown to them which helps keep the Helicopters flying. Again 12 – 8pm the theme night was a complete sell out with a great night being NOTE: main menu, children’s menu and specials board available had by all and Marie excelling again in her culinary skills. Special at all times thanks to my casual team of staff who worked so hard that night to make it a night to remember. We look forward to seeing you soon and remember ……… no We are now focusing our attention on the forthcoming festive waiting around in the cold for a taxi home if you use YOUR season – the tree is ordered, Swinton Brass Band is booked local for YOUR celebrations over the Festive Season!!!! (6.30 to 7pm) and hopefully Santa will find time in his busy Follow Us On Facebook schedule to make an appearance on Christmas Eve for the chil- http://www.facebook.com/talon1664 dren! The Christmas Fayre menu is available for bookings and

Swinton Village Action Group, Open Gardens on 01653 696544. We still have quite a lot of details to finalise and will be having another meeting on Tuesday 4 February at 7 pm to look at these and we are hoping that Amotherby will join with us in opening some of their gardens on that day as well. If you don’t want to open your garden but would like to help we will need people to help with teas, giving out the programmes with the details of the gardens to be visited. Get planning now! Following a successful meeting in October we have named the day for the Open Gardens in Swinton next year, it will be Sun- Jan Anderson (tel 696544). day 30 June 2013. Chair Swinton Village Action Group At the moment we look as if we have 8 or 9 gardens to open, more will be welcome if you would like to get in touch with me

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Swinton Neighborhood Watch

be seen around the village and will be in the January newslet- agreed to act as coordinators. ter. A coordinator gave his or her In 2007 the village became a telephone number to the police "No Cold Calling Zone" so that when any messages whereby we do not encourage needed to be passed on to resi- doorstep salesmen or rogue dents regarding doorstep sales- traders. If these people knock men, rogue traders or bogus on your door you are encour- workmen this could be done by aged to phone the police on coordinators responsible for a 101 and follow the instructions. certain patch in the village, this The main point of a In 2001 after a series of break system was known as Ringmas- Neighbourhood Watch Scheme ins in the village mostly at the ter. is to help keep the village as homes of elderly or vulnerable Today the majority of messages safe as we can and look out for residents it was decided to hold are sent by email because it is our elderly and vulnerable resi- a meeting with a view to setting more efficient and cost effec- dents. up a Neighbourhood Watch tive. Since becoming part of this Scheme. At present we have twelve co- scheme we have seen a de- Representatives from North ordinators and me as senior crease in petty theft, vandalism Yorkshire Police were invited coordinator. I intend to hold a and doorstep calling. to come along to give us advice meeting in early February of We have been very well sup- and information as to how to coordinators and any other ported by our Community Po- set up the scheme. Many peo- residents who are interested in lice Officers and PCSO's. ple attended the meeting and becoming part of the scheme. Look out for further informa- were extremely enthusiastic The meeting will be held in the tion and hope you will come even to the extent of purchas- Sports Hall lounge subject to and join us. ing the yellow signs which can their approval but more details Peter Powel Police Box. Community Police News

The following articles have complained about a computer statistics go to. been sourced from scam email allegedly from the North Yorkshire Police Swin- NYP Community Messaging. Metropolitan Police requesting ton Scams. money for computer antivirus North Yorkshire Police are protection. If similar received now using public media and Beware of the numerous scams advice is to reboot your com- circulating either via phone or have the following sites you puter, run your antivirus imme- can interact with. email often from Asia or Africa diately and seek advice from and within the UK. The con- your service provider. Facebook How to Contact Us tent of the conversation is usu- facebook.com/ In an emergency always ally very plausible with some As always please be advised northYorkshirePolice call 999. NOT to pass any bank details details sounding correct and YouTube To report crime or anti- over the phone or computer. personal to the recipient but youtube.com/ social behaviour call our often a further request for per- For the latest Ryedale and NorthYorkshirePolice non emergency number sonal banking details are re- North Yorkshire Police news on 101 or Email: quired and a fee. The caller visit the web sites below. Twitter ryedalesnt@northyorks twitter.com/NYorksPolice often states an order has been Ryedale Police News hire.pnn.police.uk placed eg for unwanted phone For an overview of Crime sta- Community Policing calls or for advertising. tistics in Ryedale go to Crime Stoppers on Metropolitan Police Scam UKCrimeStats 0800 555 111 Several Ryedale residents have For an in depth of Swinton

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The Street Parishes Thank you very much to everyone from shared between Save the Children and St before a new Rector is appointed. Every Swinton who came to my Farewell Ceilidh Helen's Church. blessing and all good wishes for the fu- at Amotherby Village Hall on Saturday 8 Finally, may I express my appreciation to ture. September. The band was excellent, peo- the parishioners of Appleton with Beryl Bowes ple brought wonderful food and it was a Amotherby parish, which of course in- Events. lovely opportunity for all ages to get to- cludes Swinton and Broughton, for the Wednesday 5th December at gether and have fun. We all enjoyed the support and friendship shared during my 7.30. Swinton Band Xmas music and dancing immensely and were eight and a half years here. I have many Concert at St. Helen`s Church, very impressed by the recently-refurbished happy memories to take with me to Amotherby. £4 on the door to include hall which is bang up to date with a new Easingwold where I shall be living in re- refreshments. There will also be a raffle. kitchen and other facilities. Donations tirement. I trust it will not be too long amounted to nearly £200 and will be Parish Council Minutes Held on Wednesday 7th November 2012

The following is a brief synopsis of the pleted the grant application form for ACTION: Cllrs Cuthbertson, Davies and Minutes of Swinton Parish Council Meet- £1,121.44 for the rental of NYCC speed Raistrick to top up the Highfield bin. ing held on Wednesday 7 November matrix signs for the minimum of 6 weeks ACTION: Clerk to inform Cllr Cuthbert- 2012 7pm in The Reading Rooms per year. son of how many donations from Swinton. Christmas Lights. Meadowfield Close received for grit. Present: Cllr Cuthbertson to liaise again with Dan Correspondence. Cllr P Powell, Cllr P Cuthbertson ,Cllr M Horne regarding erecting a socket at the York and North Yorkshire Playing Fields Raistrick, Cllr Mrs V Farrow, Cllr R Da- Reading Room. Association Magazine. vies, Gail Cook (Clerk) Clerk and Chairman have submitted a CIF Planning Applications. Apologies for Absence. Mr M Fenwick. bid (Pot 2) for Christmas Lights. None. Minutes of the last Meeting Grass Cutting. Any Other Buisness. The minutes of the last meeting held on Cliffords have carried out the final cut for Closed Churchyard Amotherby, Wednesday 3rd October 2012 were taken this year. information. as read and signed by the Chairman as Manhole. RDC Precept for the Financial Year being a true and accurate record. The manhole cover outside Farrows has 2013/2014 increased by 2%. Matters Arising lifted again, this was reported to Micheal Clifford & Sons Final Grass Cut £283.20 Highways. Denny at Yorkshire Water. Yorkshire Cheque No: 100619. Cllr Cuthbertson contacted County Coun- Water are going to put a camera down Wallis Date Stamp £43.18 cillor Mike Knaggs with regard to the pot again in November, the Parish Council Cheque No: 100618. holes and state of the B1257 road, Coun- will receive information regarding this in Christmas Lights £130 cillor Knaggs confirmed that the pot holes due course. Chairman to discuss the pos- Cheque No: 100620 will be filled shortly. Councillor Cuthbert- sibility of looking putting the camera NEDL have now finished the upgrade to son to follow this up prior to the next down pointing up the village. the electricity supply, Cllr Cuthbertson meeting in December. Neighbourhood Watch. confirmed that the grass banking on the th Menzies Rent. Ryedale Annual General Meeting 13 south side of the road requires repairing Rent has been paid for September and November 7pm at Pickering Memorial as you enter the village from Amotherby. Hall. October 2012. ACTION: Clerk to send a letter asking Street Lighting Faults. A Swinton Neighbourhood Watch meeting will be held in February 2013 at a date for this to be made good and put back None. into the original condition. Swinton In Bloom. to be confirmed. Chairman purchased 5 bags of daffodils of Salt Bins. Mrs Cuthbertson has kindly offered to which 2 and a half bags were planted on The Parish Council would like to remind plant the winter pansies near the village Saturday 20 October, the remainder will residents of Swinton that the grit supplied signs. in the grit bins is for footpaths and roads be planted this weekend. Date of the Next Meeting. around the village only and not to be used Community Budget Process. This would be held on Wednesday 5th on private drives. The Amotherby Ward has been allocated December 2012. There being no further ACTION: Clerk to enquire when the salt £5,646.00 from the Community Invest- business the meeting was closed at bins will be topped up by NYCC ment Fund (Pot 1). Swinton have com- 8.05pm.

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Broughton, Swinton And Amotherby Sports Centre

Road The next Home game is Satur- Work on replacing the access day 24th November against road surface is nearly com- York St John's In The York FA Senior Cup Quarter Final. Kick off 1:30pm BSA Short Mat Bowling Club Has restarted, with social bowl- BSA Sports Centre CCTV ing on an afternoon and Club A number of cameras are to be Games on a Thursday evening. installed to increase security. For more details contact Rich- pleted, with just the access to Terrington Glory ard Good on 01653 697921. the first Gate to complete. Events: Volunteers November 24th Bingo for We are looking for volunteers Swinton outdoor Bowling for Booking Secretary and Bar Club. assistant. December 15th 7:30pm. Bingo Trees. for BSA centre Thank you to everyone who For information or to Book the has donated towards the trees Are currently lying 5th in the Facilities Tel: after 7pm. 01653 they were planted on the 10th York Minster Engineering 690807. November with assistance Football League Premier Or Contact: from residents. Division. Derek Cuthbertson Swinton And District Horticultural Society

Plants to Enjoy The 20th Annual Open Gardening Calendar cutting back overgrown plants. Fruit & Vegetables This Month Chrysanthemum Show was Plants to Enjoy This Month held on Sunday October 28th Apply grease bands to fruit Despite the changeable trees to protect them from Winter flowering heathers Per- fect for winter containers or weather affecting many gardens winter moths. for exposed locations these Clear and prepare the ground heathers add a lovely splash of to make new fruit or vegetable colour to the winter garden and patch. will last into March. Clear the crops that are over Gaultheria Ornamental Cabbages Quirky and dig in organic Farmyard yet colourful bedding plants, Manure. Ornamental Cabbages add Sow windowsill crops including colour with their purple, pink the produce on show was of a herbs and salad leaves. or cream hearts and are great in very high quality. Grow sprouting seeds. pots or borders. A big thank you to everyone Start a mushroom kit Gaultheria Perfect for winter containers or ground cover, Ornamental Jobs Around the Garden dark green leaves and pinky/ Cabbages Winter is a very good time for red shimmery berries. planting trees. Rainfall. Tidy hedges and prune trees. September 107 mils Plant a winter container. October 75.5 mils Protect tender plants from who assisted in making it a wind and frost. Car Boot Sale. successful event. Continue to tidy garden for Sunday 18th November 2012 Winter Heathers winter, tidy the borders remov- Amotherby Parish Hall. 9AM ing dead foliage and debris and

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Swinton and District Excelsior Band The summer season is now a music in Amotherby church on The members of the Swinton distant memory and our Wednesday 5th of December at Band would like to thank the thoughts turn to our other 'silly 7.30. Weather permitting we residents of the village for sup- season' I mean of course will be playing round Swinton porting us over the last year Christmas carolling. and Amotherby on the 17th or and hope to see some of you at Our diary is already filling up 19th. our events over Christmas and with appearances already We have been lucky enough to into next year. booked for such diverse venues attract a few new learners to Merry Christmas and Happy as Hovingham market and the our Saturday session with a New Year. North Yorks Moors Railway at pleasing number living in Swin- Swinton Brass Band Pickering railway station, as ton but we are always on the well as our regular venues like lookout for more! Malton market place and the So any children or adults who Swinton carol evening at the would like to learn a brass in- Blacksmiths Arms on Christ- strument free of charge should mas eve. contact us on 01653 696417 or We will also be performing a at [email protected] concert of Christmas and other BSA Short Mat Bowls Club The Season is now underway, winning 1 and losing 5. The The Yorkshire County Cham- with homes games played on first win coming after a very pionships are being held on the Thursday evenings from 7pm. close match against the Tigers 1st and 2nd December starting We have two teams “A“ and from Snainton. So onwards at 9am “B” playing in the Scarborough and upwards. For further information con- League. Social bowling takes place most tact either, Short Mat Bowls The ”A” team are currently Monday afternoons from 2- Matt Fenwick 01653 694640 3pm at the BSA sports Centre. lying 4th in the first division, Richard Good 01653 697921 having played 6 winning 4 and If anyone wants to give bowl- losing 2. ing a go, Just turn up, you will The “B” team are currently require indoor flat soles shoes lying in bottom position in the or trainers. third division, having played 6 Swinton Reading Room and Community Hall Beetle Drive 23rd November 6.15pm until 8pm.

Tickets on Sale from Beckie Bennett on Malton 699064 Thanks. Swinton Reading Room Dianne And Community Hall

Proceeds to purchase a new table for the Reading Rooms and Village funds.

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Swinton Photo. A Blast From The Past

This Photograph was amongst a number found when house clearing for Betty Waudby. The Scottish dancing club. Approx 1965. Does anyone know the girls on the picture, and are they still connected with the village!! Does anyone recognise where this was taken? Email any information to Swinton Newsletter or contact Dianne. Thanks. Dianne

Events And Adverts Swinton Village Action Village Fete. BSA Centre. Group Saturday 25 May 2013. November 24th Bingo for Coming Events If we can get some more help- Swinton outdoor Bowling Club. ers! Friday 23 November December 3rd Committee Beetle Drive, Reading Rooms July 2013. Treasure Hunt date meeting 7:30pm to be decided. Saturday 8 December December 15th 7:30pm. Bingo Santa visits Swinton on his If anyone would like to for BSA centre sleigh organise an event, please get in Monday 24 December touch with me. Carols at The Blacksmith Arms Jan Anderson 4 February 2013 Chair Swinton Village Action Open Gardens meeting 7 pm Group at 2 The Green (tel 696544). Saturday 4 May 2013 Car Boot Sale at BSA Centre

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