Villages Stay Safe 2 BURTON BULLETIN No.19 May 2020

Issue No. 19 May 2020

1 Burton Villages Stay Safe Enjoy reading the 2 Contents Bulletin? Bulletin 3 News about The Bulletin Our Villages Why not get involved 4 The Burton Bulletin is edited Patient Participation Group in producing future and distributed by volunteers to 5 over 2,000 households in the Be Positive Burton Environment Group editions? 6 Pennine villages of Kirkburton Support our local pubs, cafes, clubs and restaurants and Highburton, near 7 Huddersfield. Kirkburton First School Burton Belles WI Contact: 8 Kirkburton Liberal Club Race Night postponed c/o Kirkburton & Highburton Gerard Hetherington 9 Community Association Fly tipping 606256 10 Burton Village Hall Kirkburton War Memorial or 11 Northfield Lane Advertisement 12 Pat Shaw Highburton All Hallows Bell ringers HD8 Voices concert 13 605318 HD8 0QT Cottage Kitchen News from Totties 14 01484-606065 Memories—fashion on the ration Web site: www.KHCA.org.uk 15 - memories continued 16 Featured business — Flinders Dance Studio Burton Bulletin 17 Advertisement 18 Advertisement Deadline for next Editorial team 19 MP’s Report Readers’ letters editions: Gerard Hetherington 20 Activities for children Dave Hilton 21 More activities for children Friday 17 July Jan Moscovitch 22 Sports report No 20 August 2020 Lesley Rattigan 23 More sports reports Gardening advice Pat Shaw 24 Feature article—forks Friday 16 October Email: 25 No 21 November 2020 [email protected] Book review Recipe 26 Tel 01484 606256l T4846074 Puzzles 27 Just for fun 28 Advertising How do I get in touch with? Puzzle answers

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BURTON BULLETIN No.19 May 2020 3 The Burton Bulletin In our villages

The Burton Bulletin team While the schools and the thought carefully about village hall may be closed, whether to go ahead with the clubs not meeting and sports editing, printing and distribu- teams not playing any tion of this edition during the matches, there is still a great coronavirus pandemic: deal going on in the villages.

Would producing the paper We particularly wanted to even be allowed under the report on the fantastic re- On the first Thursday of Clap As I sit here writing this, there current restrictions? sponse of some of our local for Carers, I tentatively went businesses and what some is very little traffic going With so many normal activi- outside to see if there was any of the schoolchildren have through the village, so the ties in the villages being sus- noise. I was overwhelmed. been doing in lockdown. We noise of everyday life has lost pended, would we have any There was loud clapping, also wanted to send a mes- the drum of traffic. Instead, it stories to print? drums, bells, pans and even a has been replaced by bird- sage that life goes on and triangle. It was terrific. On the Would local businesses on that, as a community, we will song, which is lovely. Are subsequent Thursdays the there more birds than usual whom we rely for support all get through this. noise has got louder and loud- want to take out adverts in the because of the lack of vehi- er with cheering and singing. cles? Not being an ornithol- paper while their businesses Absolutely brilliant. are closed? Through the support of the ogist, I may be wrong on this, Walking through the village is but I identified 14 different spe- local businesses who have advertised in The Bulletin a different experience than be- cies of birds in the garden yes- We were all absolutely clear over the past few years, we fore the Coronavirus pandem- terday – house sparrow, that none of us wanted to do have built up a modest sur- ic. One day the queue out of hedge sparrow, robin, great tit, anything that would put any- plus in the bank. We have the butcher’s shop stretched to blue tit, wood pigeon, ring one in danger from the virus, decided that it is time for us below the hospice shop. Rus- dove, chaffinch, jay, starling, especially those in the at-risk to return the favour and sell, the butcher, is now selling jackdaw, thrush, blackbird and groups. However, the produc- show our support for our lo- carrots, rice and even toilet wren. Squirrels are regularly tion and delivery of newspa- cal businesses. We have rolls and copier paper – as well trying to get at the bird feed- pers is allowed under the cur- therefore not charged busi- as his usual high class of ers. The weather, too, seems rent restrictions. National nesses for their adverts in meat. What a service. to have been kind to us, enabling us to enjoy our gardens newspapers have been pub- this edition. However, it is not just the lished and delivered during more, finally finishing those butcher doing a good job serv- projects started with enthusi- the lockdown as normal. ing the public. The hardware Postal and other deliveries Finally, we thought that, es- asm a long time ago. There shop is doing a great trade, must be less pollution, so the have also continued. pecially during the lockdown, trying to get anything you ask our readers might enjoy air is fresher. for, within the regulations, and reading the feature articles the Co-op and the supermar- Technology is a wonderful We are aware that some of and doing some the puzzles. ket in Highburton have never thing, enabling people to stay our distribution team, either done such a trade as they are in touch – be it FaceTime, because of their age or un- doing now. The Post Office, WhatsApp, Zoom, Houseparty derlying medical conditions, Stay safe, keep strong. newsagent’s and the Village or texts and emails. It is good are included in the at-risk Bakery have also kept on serv- to hear that people are able to groups, so we have ensured ing the villages. A heartfelt see loved ones without having that none of them have been The Bulletin Team thank you to Russell, Louise to travel to visit. asked to deliver copies of this and Glenn and the staff at the edition. This pandemic is a dreadful supermarkets, the Post Office, thing, and the statistics make the bakery and the newsa- terrible reading, but I do be- gent’s – you are keeping the lieve that it has brought out the village stocked and supplied. best in people. We are a very Wouldn’t it be good to continue lucky, traditional village, with a to support our local tradespeo- great honourable community ple when the restrictions are spirit. Long may that continue. over? We would also hope that Pat Shaw the businesses that have had to close will be able to start up again and be supported.

It is difficult to walk through the villages, either going to the shops or on daily exercise, without seeing others doing the same. Without exception— whilst keeping social distanc- ing— people speak, chat, and enquire about one’s health. Neighbours do the same, over the garden wall. A truly wonderful Yorkshire spirit of friend- liness.

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KIRKBURTON HEALTH CENTRE

PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP (PPG)

EXTRACTS FROM SPRING 2020

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

NHS England has asked practices to take extra measures to protect patients and keep staff safe. In response to the guidelines, we have suspended routine face-to-face appointments. Urgent appointments will be seen on the day, or a telephone appointment will be arranged. Please telephone the surgery (01484 STAFF CHANGES 602040). On arrival at the main entrance, please use the intercom to speak to our receptionist. We welcome the appointments of registrars Dr Patel and Dr You will be advised where to wait and what to do before your appointment to prevent the spread of coronavirus. New Government guidance states that Med3 Certificates will not be required for people who are self- Sarfraz to our team. isolating due to coronavirus (either because they have symptoms, or they live with someone who has symptoms and cannot work). An isolation note can be obtained via the NHS 111 online website http://111.nhs.uk/ isolation-note/. PRIDE IN PRACTICE AC- CREDITATION If you have received a letter or text from the Government advising you to self-isolate, you should forward a copy to your employer as evidence. Please do not call the surgery for a letter or note. This will enable us to Our Practice is proud to have respond to those patients who are unwell. been awarded Pride in Practice accreditation. Julie Lambe, Prescription requests can be ordered online. We encourage patients who do not have online access, to tele- Practice Manager, said: “The phone the practice to set this up. Alternatively, paper prescription requests should be left in the prescription accreditation acknowledges our box, located at the main entrance to the practice. Please do not telephone the practice to order a prescrip- commitment to ensuring a fully tion, as we are currently experiencing a very high volume of calls. inclusive patient centred service for our lesbian, gay, bisexual We apologise if it’s taking you longer to get through to us on the phone and thank you for your pa- and trans ((LGBT) patients.” tience and understanding at this difficult time.

We will continue to provide updates to patients through our text message services and keep our website up- e CONSULT ONLINE SER- dated with new information, including contact details of volunteers and support groups willing to help people in VICE – Coming Soon eCon- self-isolation. sult will let you request treat- ment, sick notes, GP letters and If you have symptoms of coronavirus (a high temperature or a new continuous cough) use the NHS recent test results from your 111 online coronavirus service, or call 111. Please do not ring the surgery. doctor. Keep checking our website For more information, please visit https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19 or https:// www.kirkburtonhealthcentre.nhs.uk publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2020/01/23/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-what-youneed-to-know

Please stay safe, and continue to follow the Government’s guidance to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

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Burton Environment Be positive... Group celebrates completion of projects

The final grant payments for the Town Quarry and Burton Dean Park Trim Trail projects have been made by Cobbett Environment Ltd / Entrust. The Trim Trail document – at a record setting 80 plus pages – which was worked on by Dan Eustance (Coolgreen Environ- mental) along with Tim Scott on the repair programme using and Peter Taylor of BEG was the Water Board monies to get positively scrutinised by James the project finished as soon as Horne from Cobbett to provide current conditions allow. evidence to complete the grant, similar work was done To help prevent future damage, by Peter for Town Quarry. the sub-group have made suggestions to the board on alter- After nearly three years of hard native routes and the type of endeavour by Kirklees Council, vehicle to be used. The sub- Dan Eustance, and BEG group managed to act quickly to members, the local communi- arrange separate onsite meet- ty now has another set of path- ings with YWB, Andy Wickham ways and fitness areas in use. (Kirklees Parks), Paul Wayne The impact of the Covid-19 The Town Quarry geology ar- (the original Kirklees trail con- daffodils of early spring are ea and pathway seating is tractor) and Dan Eustance pandemic is such that we have making way for tulips, primu- found ourselves in uncharted now well-used and joins the (from Cobbett) all of whom to- las, aquilegia, forget me nots previously-completed Memori- gether with the sub-committee, territory and it has left its mark bluebells an rhododendrons in on the many facets of our daily al Gardens and Burton Dean have had a very positive input "All Hallows" churchyard. Cow Park, with its boules pitches. into the report. life. We could write a massive parsley, red campion and may list of all the things we can't do blossom are taking over from Unfortunately, the near com- at the moment but that would wild cherry and blackthorn pleted Trim Trail and Exercise Dan Eustance, the current pro- only fill us with doom and blossoms, and wild garlic in the Stations were damaged by ject manager, has agreed, in gloom. hedgerows.. Water Board vehicles respond- consultation with the sub-group ing in the dark to an emergen- and BEG members, to take on Instead, let us focus on the Ponds are full of frog spawn. cy sewage callout. In fairness, the management and work positives. It is Spring. The bet- Birds are competing with each they responded quickly to the schedules for the repair work. ter weather has arrived. Nature other by creating music problem, and have offered to We now need to just get this has not been on lock-down, throughout the day-light hours pay the full costs of repairs in final project finished and join thank goodness, and it is say- from their early morning dawn advance and are currently the large numbers of local peo- ing, "LOOK AT ME." "I AM chorus to their sweet dream camera searching the sewers ple who are keen to use this HERE FOR YOU TO AD- chirps at the end of the day. to remotely cut out tree ob- fantastic location to improve MIRE" "ESCAPE BOREDOM structions. The blockage had their wellbeing. AND ENTER A WORLD been caused by a builder’s We have been encouraged to Please come and enjoy all of BURSTING WITH NEW LIFE. take exercise every large hard hat. "Yes, we are lucky to live in a our sites. day...which is good for us To oversee this trim trail repair beautiful part of Yorkshire. physically and mentally. It is we have formed a sub-group uplifting to see families and of interested parties to report Tim Scott - BEG Chair Our villages have the most couples walking around our amazing floral displays. The villages discovering new walks footpaths and spaces they did not know existed. KIRKBURTON Although Burton Environment Group- BEG's work parties have been suspended... we NEWSAGENTS have been delighted by your

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our village cafes, pubs, clubs and restaurants, including many loyal advertisers in The Bulletin, have had to close during the Coronavirus emergency. We hope you will support them when the good times return.

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Kirkburton First One Year School—living with Down — reflections of lockdown a WI Chair

Well, what a funny few weeks it has been. All at Kirkburton First School were busy making preparations for the shut- down of school and we now remain open with a skeleton staff and a few children of the Key Workers in our community. We have been overwhelmed by the kind words people have shared with us about how we handled the lead up to and eventual closing of school. Every child has received a work pack and is We are delighted to report that busy working away at home. this has blossomed into a beau- We have also given access to tiful community of families and This February we turned one. So, what has this last year of many online systems for our staff sharing what they are do- We celebrated with a social being a WI President taught children to use whilst at ing during the closure of school. evening, where we played plen- me? Well, I have had to be- home. We are certain that this will ty of games including a quiz come much more confident in It is important to remember make our school community and ate lots of cake, as well as public speaking, I definitely though that our children are much closer and stronger as a awarding prizes. I have to say would not add it to my list of still children – we have family. that as a first time WI member hobbies, but I can say it has strongly encouraged parents and WI President this last year got easier. I am enjoying en- If you have walked past school has been a learning curve, but gaging with ladies of a range not to push too hard. Enjoy on one of your daily exercise the time they have together at a very enjoyable one. of ages and it’s nice to inter- outings you may have noticed act and get to know more home and build experiences I will admit, that waiting for we have a fresh new sign up at about each of them. Learning into their daily lives – cooking, speakers to arrive will never get the school gates. We thought it new skills has been a big one gardening, walking; genuine any less nerve-racking and the was about time we had the logo and many I have continued to life experiences. thought that they might not ar- updated and we are certain practise; however, I still don’t rive is my worst nightmare. As an additional line of com- you’ll agree that it is a huge im- know how to make jam. May- However, we have been very munication to run alongside provement! Many thanks to be we’ll add that to the agen- fortunate in that they have all our school Twitter account MindLabs Media in the village da! (@KirkburtonFirst) we have for their super speedy support appeared even if a smidge late also launched a school Face- with this. and letting me off the hook of It’s lovely to be a member of having to perform cartwheels a group that is part of a much book group. Current parents We would like to wish every- of children at school can re- for entertainment. bigger organisation and be body in the Kirkburton and able to have a say on certain quest access to the group by This last year would not have Highburton communities all the issues as well as having the searching for ‘Kirkburton CE been possible without my very best and take care in the ear of government. It’s also (VA) First School’ on Face- amazing committee members coming weeks and months. lovely to be part of a group in book. that help and assist in pulling such a friendly community, together ideas and speakers as this was evident before but well as events. Last year we even more so during this diffi- had, Razan Alsous, the founder cult time. It’s nice to see so of the Squeaky cheese compa- many people helping each ny. You may have recently seen other and coming up with ide- IT Services her on Dragon’s Den, Andy as to keep people’s spirits Lloyd the hilarious gentleman Computer repair Phone systems up. Installations Servers who did a chocolate making demonstration and had us all in With a year under our belt it Home visits 24/7 Support stiches and Liz Green from can only get even better and Electrical systems Management BBC Radio Leeds who came it’s an honour and privilege to Networking and did a very engaging and say I am the Burton Belles interesting talk. We have had very first President, but our various hands on workshops WI just wouldn’t be what it is from calligraphy to floristry and without our fantastic mem- many social evenings. bers, they really do make it what it is. So, here’s to many We have a really good pro- more wonderful years of the gramme of events for this year Burton Belles WI. but unfortunately with the current situation these have had to 24/7 365 days a year Tel 01484 605 113 be put on hold. We are looking Sarah Sharp-Allison at doing an online quiz so keep “TECHNOLOGY TAMED” an eye out for that.

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Charity race night at Kirkburton Liberal Club postponed

Members of Kirkburton Lib- A lot of preparation for some- eral Club were extremely thing that was not to be, Yet! disappointed that the charity race night for Prostate The bunting has been left in Cancer (Saturday 21 place ready for when it is safe March) had to be cancelled. to host this event when we The night was the brain hope you will come and sup- child of Christian Rooney; port us. Feel free to dress up he had attended many such and let your hair down. You do evenings and knows of the not need to be a member. A benefits they bring to the selection of curries and chilli chosen charity. Also he will be served at half time for a thought it would be a way of small suggested donation of introducing new residents £3. and those from the two villages who had never been We would like to thank our inside the club, to what ‘owners’ and ‘jockeys’ for their “The Libbers” has to offer. sponsorships. For each race the winning owner and jockey Prostate Cancer was the will receive prizes. Thank you chosen charity as a couple to those who donated these of years ago the club lost a prizes as your generosity Ready for the off– bunting remains in place at the Liberal Club for the race night very dear member to this means that all monies raised disease. Since then a lot of go to prostate cancer. We have men in the Kirkburton/ High- also received some very gen- burton area have under- erous individual donations for gone prostate cancer treat- our named charity. ment and the money raised will help further research. All the sponsorship money is saved until we run the event The club was decorated and will be added to the with posters of the local amount raised on the night – businesses who had gener- so a grand total would be sent ously paid £10 to sponsor a to the charity. race. St Patrick’s Day bunting, shamrocks and racing If you have pledged sponsor- hats were hung from the ship as an owner or jockey and ceiling. you have changed your mind, please let John Boden know so Phil Thomas had ordered a we can advertise the sponsor- cask of real ale, Silver King. ship opportunity again. The bar was stocked with (tel.01484 606996). Prosecco, a variety of gins, a range of Fever Tree mix- ers as well as the popular lagers.

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Fly—tipping - it really is criminal

It is understandable that people have garden waste which cannot be taken to Council tips at the moment as they are closed. But I don’t think that people realise that fly tipping of garden waste is an offence, which could lead to a prosecution. It has been reported that over the last few weeks garden and household waste has been tipped over the wall at the top of the steps down to the Town Quarry. These include, 7 full bags of garden waste including sweet wrap- pers, hedge clippings, grass clippings (see photo), a laurel Thoughtless fly-tipping in Town bush, a small sapling tree 5ft Quarry, Highburton long. However, the situation is worse than that, as there was also, orange drink car- tons, crisp and other snack packets, a plastic drinks bottle and other plastic contain- If you see anyone fly-tipping ers. please try to get photographic evidence so that action can be This is appalling. Work car- taken. Even without this, ried out in the quarry over the please contact Kirklees if you last few years is being ruined, have any evidence at all about it is ugly, anti-social, unsightly this. and potentially dangerous, but most importantly IT IS IL- Also contact them if you wish LEGAL - even garden waste. to take advantage of the gar- For £37 a year it is possible den waste bin scheme. You to have a fortnightly garden can also get Kirklees to collect waste bin collection. Plastic your plastic bags of garden should be put into the green waste @ £1 per bag bins that all households have.

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The power of the internet linking names, places, and the past

At the end of January, Bob (who will remain anonymous Richardson contacted the for this article) She wrote, KHCA as he had seen our Me- “Hello, through Ancestry morial Board on the KHCA DNA my partner’s father who website. Bob lives in Conistone lives near York, has just dis- -with-Kilnsey (near Grassing- covered that the man in this ton) and he had raised money link, George E Wilkinson, to erect a war memorial for was his grandfather. those WWI and WWII soldiers connected with his parish. We came across these imag- es and they have cited your What has this to do with Kirk- organisation as the refer- burton I thought? Did he want ence for them. We just won- to copy the design of our Me- dered where you got them.“ morial Board? When her partner’s father No, he had noticed that we had was clearing his mum’s photos of two brothers Felix house after her death, he Sergeant George Emsley Wilkinson M.M. No. 240112 Died 26 July 1918 and George Emsley Wilkinson discovered a small piece of Aged 23 years on our Memorial Board and paper. George Emsley Wil- could provide more information kinson’s name was on the George Emsley Wilkinson was born on 4 April 1895, at North Cote, Kilnsey. about them. The boys, prior to maintenance payment. No- His parents were Richard Armistead and Jane Wilkinson, née Sayer and he moving to Kirkburton, attended one knew who George was was the brother of Private Felix Wilkinson. In 1903 the family moved to Wal- school and lived in Conistone- sden in Lancashire and later they moved again to Kirkburton near Hudders- or what it meant until a few th with - Kilnsey. years ago. His grandmother field. On July 18 1918 the allied offensive began on the Marne, with the 5 had a son who grew up nev- Battalion ordered to capture the Bois du Petit Champ on July 22. At the cen- Sgt. George Emsley Wilkinson er knowing his father and tre of the wood they met with serious opposition from a strong point difficult to of the Duke of Wellington’s locate, and sustained heavy casualties. Meanwhile, “C” Company were because of the stigma at the threatened by a very strong counter attack and were eventually surrounded. Regiment died of wounds. time, he was constantly The enemy captured the most forward post, then charged the other two posts teased. Potentially there of the Company with fixed bayonets. A Lewis gun was put into action and Felix was reported as missing rd could be relatives living in compelled the enemy to retire temporarily. They came on again with stick 3 May 1917 only months later, the area, consequently I will bombs and the position became untenable. During this desperate fighting on the family were notified of his not reveal the surname until July 22 George Wilkinson was severely wounded and taken to the Casualty death. Felix was one of 159 the family have done some Clearing Station where he died on July 26. He was buried in grave 79 Vertus men from the Leeds Pals who more research into their fam- Communal Cemetery, a village 30 kilometres west of Chalons-en- have no known grave. ily tree. With their permis- Champagne. His mother, Jane, by now a widow, received the news of his sion, I will then update you death at “Park View”, Kirkburton, the second of her children to be killed in the war. The family lived at Lane Head on their findings. Farm, Kirkburton. The Wil-

kinson family then moved to a Formally Corporal G. E. Wilkinson, Duke of Wellington's Regiment, 22 years Anna Boden of age was awarded the Military Medal "For conspicuous bravery and devo- smaller property “Park View, tion to duty in the trenches. On the night of August 7 1917, battalion head- Kirkburton”. quarters in the trenches were heavily shelled and all wires were broken. Cor- poral Wilkinson, with two linesmen, went out and repaired the lines to two of This story does not end here. the companies under extremely difficult conditions. On the night of August 13, Burton Environment Group re- during the inter-battalion relief, the corporal and his linesmen again went out ceived a message from a lady under heavy shell fire and repaired lines, which had been broken. On this occasion the relieving battalion had one of their linesmen killed and two others wounded within a few feet of them. On the night of August 16 all wires were again broken and he and his linesmen immediately went out along the canal bank, which was being heavily shelled with gas shells and high explo- sives at the time, and succeeded in getting the line through to the left frontline company."

Private Felix Wilkinson No.32626 Died 3 May 1917. Aged 35 years Felix was born at Litton on 2 April 1881, son of Richard Armitage and Jane Wilkinson, née Sayer. He was admitted to Conistone School on 7 Septem- ber1886. In 1901, Felix, aged 19 years, was still living at North Cote, Kilnsey with his grandparents, and his brother George Emsley. He was reported as missing since 3 May 1917, when the 15 West Yorkshires (Leeds Pals) at- tacked German trenches near Gavrelle during the Third Battle of the Scarpe, a part of the Battle of Arras. The attack commenced at 3.45 am and the first objective was achieved by 5.30 am. The attack had then swept on to the second objective but had been repulsed, and the Germans began a counter attack. At the end of the day, the Battalion had been driven back to their starting point. At 8.00 p.m. the enemy opened a heavy bombardment, but the rest of the night was quiet. During that day’s fighting, the battalion suffered heavy losses with 10 officers and 160 other ranks killed in action. Of these, only 1 officer and 10 other ranks have known graves. Felix was one of the 159 men The board in the Memorial Gardens showing Felix Wilkinson third from the right in the from the Leeds Pals who have no known grave, and his name is commemo- rated on Bay 4 of the Memorial to the Missing at Arras. bottom row and George Wilkinson second from the right in the same row.

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All Hallows Church— HD8 Voices - bells Love Notes

HD8 Ladies Choir and HD8 HD8 Voices sang for the resi- Angels held a love themed dents at Croftlands Care Home. Valentine concert on 13 Febru- As always, when visiting homes ary at The Venue, Storthes for the elderly, one is struck by Hall. the depth of care offered by the February 2020 saw the 100th staff and the vital importance of A Quarter Peal takes about 50 As has become expected of anniversary of the first ringing their roles. minutes. The ringing was dra- them now, it was a sell-out and of the current ring of bells in matically accompanied by sever- could have sold far more tick- They sang a range of songs, Kirkburton Tower. al claps of thunder. ets. The concert was to raise old and new, and were so money for All Hallows’ Church pleased to see a few of the resi- The bells cast by John Taylors The team was made up of ring- of Loughborough replaced an Bells renovation fund. dents singing happily along with ers from the Kirkburton team us, beating time and clapping. older ring and carry inscrip- and ringers from other local tow- The room looked super. Red tions which are a war memori- A very different audience from ers who have regularly attended and pink were the themed col- the previous night, nevertheless al to those who fought in the our practices and assisted in ours and these colours were Great War. one which we hoped enjoyed training our new recruits. picked out in balloons, the out- our visit, gave them all pleasure fits worn by the choir, hearts Mark Sheridan, Tower Captain and hopefully brought back on the tables and 6 wonderful happy memories for them. valentine themed raffle prizes.

The bells before being hung The bells in the upright position

The bells were first rung on the 14 February 1920 and were dedicated for church use on 2 January 1921. Editor’s note : sadly, like so many other activities To mark these anniversaries the ringing of the church the ringers are organising spe- bells has stopped because cial ringing and events of the restrictions to con- throughout the bell’s cen- trol Coronavirus. tenary year. HD8 Musical Director Liz Priest as Sandra Dee To start the year, we success- from Grease fully rang a Quarter Peal of 1260 changes of Plain Bob A great contribution of £350 Triples on Sunday 16 Febru- was raised to boost the renovation fund. ary at 5pm. Advanced notice It would be very difficult to pick out the highlights as everything On the afternoon of Sunday, 7 was exceptional. There were June, the choir are hoping to items from the Ladies, including resurrect the old Burton Sing, two solos from choir members, as a music festival at Kirkbur- the Angels, readings from four ton Cricket Club. of the Ladies and an Angel, so- There will be choir perfor- los from Georgia, Lucy and mance, community singing and Amy, an incredible duet from picnic on the pitch. Save the Liz and Adam, and a song from date – more details later. Sally who accompanied herself on the piano. Her song, the (At the time of writing, re- classic from the Carpenters, strictions are in place due to ‘Close to you’, along with Liz’s the Covid-19 pandemic, and ‘Summer Nights’, show the ver- there is no clarity whether or satility and talents of the two not future events will take ladies who lead the choirs. The place.) performances together were a rich blend of fun, poignancy and various aspects of love. Following on from that concert, the next day a small group from

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1. Please have a list/idea of items you require - see some of the latest It doesn’t seem like two and a It catered for everyone – ladies plant stock listed on Facebook as well as the usual compost, plant food, half years since Mandy and Geoff who lunch, workmen, walkers and fertilizers, lawn care, bird food etc. Samuel took over a shop at the cyclists, and people working in the end of Kirkburton, put their style village. Whether you wanted a full on it and named it the Cottage English or a smaller breakfast, 2. Call our garden shop on 01484 683363 - Monday to Friday 10am to Kitchen. What an apt name that soup, sandwiches or Mandy’s 12 noon. Minimum order £20. Kirkburton/Shelley area would be a £10 was – it was small like a cottage cakes, all were cooked to a very delivery charge. Please DO NOT email or Facebook orders or questions and it seemed like the centre of high standard. - we cannot get to them as well as calls. anyone’s house, where people Thank you, Mandy and Geoff for gather to chat and eat, the kitch- making it a very happy place. Sad- en. ly, they have decided to call time 3. Payment will be taken securely over the telephone, an estimated delivery date given It seemed natural to chat to the on this venture, we wish them all people on the next tables, not the best for the future whatever it just because it was small, but holds for them. because everyone was friendly. Our delivery STRICTLY GATEWAY ONLY driver will remain two metres The café only closed for a couple of Conversations there could be as away with no contact with you. days before it was opened again by diverse as sport, ukuleles, clear- Kim and Mike, but very sadly, even ing your attic out, Brexit (honest), Please bear with us we have seen a high demand and we're handling as though it was still attracting the shoes, holidays – the list is end- many calls and delivering as many orders as possible. same customers, they had hardly less. Geoff and Mandy would join been open a fortnight when they in if they weren’t busy, which were forced to close because of the wasn’t often. Mandy’s love of In order to support both ourselves and the plant growers who are at risk Coronavirus restrictions. Whilst it dogs showed in the number of of losing all their stock due to 90% of garden centres being closed we was open, there were breakfasts, canines who brought their own- ask that you take £10 of plants and not just compost, gravel, bark, feeds sandwiches, soup, and again, deli- ers in, and it wasn’t long before etc.. cious looking cakes, and we really they knew there was always a do wish Kim and Mike all the very chicken tit-bit for them if they best for the future when they are were well behaved. able to start trading again. But I haven’t mentioned the food. Pat Shaw

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Memories — Fashion “on the ration”

This was written in April dur- needs of women struggling to ing the third week of clothe their families. Women ‘lockdown’ and it is quite could take the clothes that strange to compare what was their children had outgrown happening in 1941 to what is and were given a number of happening today. points for the clothes she handed in. These could be In Britain during the Second 'spent' on other clothes at the World War, one of the first no- exchange. ticeable changes in dress was the number of people - both Although shoppers would men and women - wearing have to hand over coupons uniform. Around a quarter of for dressmaking fabric as well the British population was en- as readymade clothes, mak- titled to wear some sort of uni- ing clothes was often cheaper form as part of the armed forc- and saved coupons. es, women's auxiliary forces or one of the numerous uni- “Make Do and Mend” classes formed voluntary services and took place around the country organisations. teaching skills such as pattern cutting. Dress makers and Eleven coupons were needed New mothers were also given home sewers often had to be The British government need- for a dress, two for a pair of 50 coupons. Government pub- imaginative and experimental ed to reduce production and stockings, and eight for a licity offered advice about the in their choice of fabrics. Indi- consumption of civilian clothes man's shirt or a pair of trou- complex rationing system. vidual style flourished. to safeguard raw materials sers. Women's shoes meant

and release workers and fac- relinquishing five coupons, Children's clothes had lower Shortages necessitated imagi- tory space for war production. and men's footwear forced the coupon values in recognition of native use of materials, recy- The imposition of clothes ra- surrender of seven coupons. the fact that they would need cling and renovating of old tioning was announced on 1 When buying new clothes, the new clothes more often as they clothes and innovative use of June 1941. Making the an- shopper had to hand over grew. From 1942, all children home-made accessories, nouncement just before a coupons with a 'points' value were allocated an extra ten which could alter or smarten Bank Holiday allowed the as well as money. Every adult coupons, with additional cou- up an outfit. Board of Trade time to brief was initially given an alloca- pons being issued for older chil-

retailers before the shops reo- tion of 66 points to last as the dren or those classed as Many women used furnishing pened. The news came as a war progressed. 'outsize'. Coupons were also fabrics for dressmaking until complete surprise to most needed for school uniforms, these too went on the ration. people. The coupon allowance was at which could be a particular Blackout material, which did its lowest from 1945 and problem as many schools did not need points, was also The rationing scheme worked 1946. For the eight-month pe- not relax their rules on uniform sometimes used. by allocating each type of riod from 1 September 1945 during wartime.

clothing item a 'points' value to 30 April 1946 only 24 cou- Parachute silk was highly which varied according to how pons were issued, effectively Clothing exchanges were set prized for underwear, night- much material and labour allowing the shopper only up by the Women's Voluntary clothes and wedding dresses. went into its manufacture. three coupons a month. Service (WVS) to help meet the

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- points for style

cern for the morale of women was a major factor in the deci- sion to continue the manufacture of cosmetics, though in much reduced quantities.

Make-up was never rationed, but was subject to a luxury tax and was very expensive.

Most British people hoped for an end to rationing restrictions in peacetime. Clothes rationing lasted, albeit in a gradually reduced format, until March 1949 and many of the changes brought about by war continue to shape fashion today. Devel- opments in large scale garment manufacturing helped to accel- erate the growth of mass mar- ket fashion, which in turn helped department stores to flourish. The trend towards a more re- laxed and informal style of dress also gathered pace in wartime.

Everyone had to use these coupons, even the Queen, which could have proved a problem for her wedding dress, when she married in November 1947. Mem- bers of the public sent their own Princess Elizabeth’s wedding dress by Norman Hartnell coupons as they wanted this cele- bration at the end of the war to be spectacular, but this was deemed illegal, so they had to be sent back. However, the Normal Hart- nell dress was possible as the government gave Princess Eliza- beth 200 extra coupons, with the result that the fabulous showpiece wedding dress wowed the nation on that exciting day.

In wartime Britain it became 'unfashionable' to be seen wearing clothes that were obviously showy, yet women were frequent- ly implored not to let 'standards' slip too far. There was genuine concern that a lack of interest in personal appearance could be a sign of low morale, which could have a detrimental impact on the war effort. The government's con-

Article by Pat Shaw, with thanks to Nick Andrews for the line drawings. Suggestions for Memories in future editions include: transport (cars and buses) and technology in the home (early vacuum cleaners etc). Let us have your ideas.

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Featured business

Finders Dance Centre

The Flinders Dance Centre is a floor. We have a second floor family business and has been location, with amazing views running for the last 38 over Kirkburton. years. Peter and Adean Flin- ders, my parents, were com- Our children's classes are run petitive ballroom dancers from on a Saturday morning and a very young age, they trained Wednesday evenings, teach- at The Charles Frost Dance ing Ballroom, Latin American, Studio in Huddersfield. Sequence, Freestyle and Rock & Roll. They initially ran our business in local village halls, Burton, We run a medal system, with Emley and Honley. We came the International Dance Teach- to North Road, Kirkburton, 30 ers Association, whom all our years ago. My Dad qualified staff are qualified with. Medal as an examiner with the Inter- tests and exams are by no national Dance Teachers As- means compulsory, we pride sociation (IDTA), and ran the ourselves on the social side of studio, along with my Mum, dance. Meeting new friends, sister and myself. enjoying music, and exercise . Sadly, my Dad passed away Children can come along and enjoy a free taster session, in 16 years ago, and my Mum We run Adult classes and private tions, should it take your fan- any genre. Our classes work continued to run the business lessons by appointment. Whether cy. I am currently a commit- on a pay as you go system, with our help. Five years ago it's learning to dance, as you've tee member on the IDTA and there is no outlay on regu- she decided it was time to re- booked your first cruise, or your North East Area, we organise lation clothing or foot- tire, and I took on the business looking for your first dance for your competitions throughout the wear. Day wear and school full time, with her help, my sis- upcoming wedding, or just for the year. ter and now my daughter. We shoes or pumps will do just fun of it. Our classes are a mix of work with all ages, starting fine. All our staff are Disclosure Ballroom, Latin & Sequence. If My name is Lisa, please don't from 3 years up to 90 + years. and Barring Service (DBS) cer- you want to concentrate on a par- hesitate to get in touch, what- We have a large modern ball- tified. ticular genre, Ballroom, Latin, Se- ever your requirements. As we say to all our new custom- room with maple wood sprung quence, Rock & Roll, alternative Latin Rhythms (Salsa/Bossa Nova ers, one of the hardest things etc) maybe a private lesson would for most people is stepping work for you. We have a Saturday through the door. It's not the evening social dance once a dancing, if you can walk, you month, and a Monday afternoon can dance! It’s a great way to tea dance, also monthly, great for exercise and keep fit, great to meeting new people. socialise and great fun! It's great to make new friends and What are you waiting for? We socialise. would love to meet you. As we are an IDTA school, we Follow us on Facebook - The have access to medallist competi- Flinders Dance Centre.

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MP’s report Letters Mark Eastwood MP We want to hear your views, comments and suggestions. No personal attacks, unpaid-for product, services or party-political promotion (you can deliver your own leaflets). Where political points are made (however subtly), to ensure balance, we will ask other parties to put their view. We will even consider publishing your letters anonymously (as long as you tell us your name and address). We do, however, reserve the right to edit any letter you send as we do not have unlimited space, so keep it short.

Kirkburton Hardware Russell the Butcher So much has happened since I The Government have also in- I am delighted that our local What a great job Russ Parkin- last put pen to paper here. The troduced a new 100% govern- hardware store has remained ment-backed loan scheme for son is doing during the coro- Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, open and safe and offering a has been admitted to and dis- small businesses, which has navirus emergency. gone live this week. This is very unique service. charged from Intensive Care He has stocked up on loo welcome news, and it's good to with the Coronavirus. He no Just drive up to the window, rolls, pasta, sugar and other sooner returned to work, before know many small businesses request goods, handed over essentials and is even run- he and partner Carrie Symonds across the constituency will be (along with hand wipe), make a ning a jigsaw library. announced the birth of their first able to access vital finance at contactless payment. Drive off child together, Wilfred. Quite an this challenging time. The village is lucky to have eventful last four weeks! Perhaps Louise has created a new enterprise … drive-thru him. I hope people will contin- Kirklees Council's staff have ue to support him after the It has been great to see so many been doing a great job under hardware store. extraordinary circumstances lockdown is over. people behind Boris, every step Dave Hilton of the way during his recovery, with their vital Coronavirus re- Grateful customer and that includes people across sponse. I'm so pleased that the the political spectrum. It's excel- Government are backing our lent to have him back at the Kirklees with an additional helm, and I wish him and Carrie £24.32 million so they can con- every happiness with their new tinue providing essential ser- bundle of joy. vices and support to those who need it the most. Back in the constituency where I have been since the lockdown One of the Council's essential began, I have been actively em- services that have been put on bracing technology. I cast my ice (for entirely understandable first remote vote away from the reasons) is the closure of the House of Commons, and I at- Kirklees tips. My team and I tended the Select Committee on have been in regular contact our Future Relationship with the with the Council over the last EU. Here, I quizzed Michael few weeks to request safety Gove over video link about the measures be put in place so that progress and nature of the UK's we can get the tips back open trade negotiations with our inter- ASAP. At the time of writing, I national partners. You'll be understand that Kirklees has a pleased to know that we appear draft operational plan to re-open to be all on track, which is great the tips, and I look forward to because I am firm in the belief them re-opening soon. that there are lots of Brexit op- portunities that lie ahead. The Government has widened access to Coronavirus testing. Several small businesses, who And, I want to say a massive occupy shared spaces contacted thank you to all involved in a my office to raise awareness of fantastic national effort to smash the fact they have high fixed the testing target goal of property-related costs. Yet, they 100,000 tests a day! are not eligible for the current grant schemes because they do Did you know over 65s, those not have a business rates as- needing to leave home for work sessment. & those with symptoms (plus members of their households) As such, I along with a group of are now eligible for tests. So, if 14 other Conservative MP's sent you would like to get tested or a letter to the Business Secre- see eligibility, please go to tary Alok Sharma on 17th April, gov.uk/apply-coronavirus-test to raise this issue. And I know other bodies and local authori- As always if my team or I can be ties have too. So I was delight- of assistance, please feel free to ed, when on Saturday the Gov- email: ernment announced a discre- mark.eastwood.mp@parliament. tionary top-up grant fund, giving uk or telephone 01924 939007. Council's the latitude to tackle this issue. I want to thank the Mark Eastwood Government for taking this step and listening to all our concerns.

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Ideas for younger children while schools and playgroups are closed (with apologies for the odd example of use of American language : backyard for garden, band-aid for sticking-plaster etc)

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More of your rainbow messages

YOU MAY FIND USEFUL MATERIAL FOR PARENTS AND CARERS WHO ARE LOOKING AFTER CHILDREN AT HOME ON THESE WEBSITES RECOMMENDED BY KIRKLEES EDUCATION

https://www.lotc.org.uk/resources/education-resources/ https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/explorers/learning-from-home https://www.facebook.com/chesterzoo1/ https://www.countrysideclassroom.org.uk/ https://creativestarlearning.co.uk/

22 BURTON BULLETIN No.19 May 2020 Sports reports

Kirkburton Football Club The club is currently closed These sessions are an im- because of Coronavirus. portant focal point for the club and provide a great opportunity We wish the residents of High- for members to come along, burton and Kirkburton all the meet other players, mix in – very best at this difficult time. and generally have a fun time! We hope to open up our courts We also hold social events again as soon as it is safe to throughout the year. do so. Please keep checking our website for updates. Andy Smith, our Level 4 LTA qualified Coach, runs a coach- We are a small and friendly ing programme which caters for local club at the heart of High- children from age four and burton / Kirkburton and we adults and includes: would be absolutely thrilled to see you on the courts, whatev- Taster Sessions for Children er your age or ability. The club Junior Coaching on Sunday has three All-weather tarmac Mornings courts with floodlights, so it is possible to play all year round. Individual and Group Coaching We have a modern purpose- by Arrangement built clubhouse with kitchen Cardio Tennis for Adults on facilities and changing rooms. Sunday Afternoons So, when restrictions are lifted, Easter and Summer Holiday consider tennis as a means of Sports Camps regaining your energy levels …. whether you are an abso- Our Membership Secretary lute beginner, or returning to Paul Dowse can be reached via the game after a break or an our email address at experienced player – GET IN [email protected] TOUCH. Full details of our membership We don’t have a lot to report at A special mention to The Junk We have two men’s teams, two packages, coaching and Holi- the moment because of the pub for sponsorship for the ladies’ teams and two mixed day Sports Camps are available Covid19 virus. season. And to Matt and Tom doubles teams - as well as a on our website at Willan of Willans Woodcraft junior team – all playing in the Both teams were looking like Ltd for this year’s shirt spon- Huddersfield and District Ten- clubspark.lta.org.uk/ they could get promotion, the sorship. nis Leagues. GregoryFieldsTennisClub first team under the watchful For social players, we hold It is also possible to use the eye of Matthew Sykes and Thanks also go to A to B Air- club sessions on Thursday courts on a Pay & Play basis. Daniel Capstick; they were in port Travel who kindly paid for evenings from 6:30pm and on 2nd position with three games the repairs of our goalposts Friday mornings 10am -1pm. in hand and only two points after they had been vandal- behind the leaders. ised.

The second team run by Jack The club also donated a shirt Wimpenny and Mikey Vicker- to the Jordan Sinnot founda- THE FLINDERS DANCE CENTRE man, was top of the league tion. and looking certain to gain pro-

motion. The club are looking for new sponsorship for next season 57 North Road, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0RH But the season was called to whether it be kit, board, or 01484 607158 an end by the powers that be, footballs, etc. and all games are null and void. If anybody is interested please don’t hesitate to get in contact. ************ The committee would like to [email protected] take this opportunity to thank or any committee members.

all the local businesses that Ballroom, Latin-American, Sequence, Salsa, donated prizes for the race Rock and Roll, and Freestyle Disco night, it was a very successful Regards, Bomber night, The club raised £1,700.

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All our staff are IDTA qualified & CRB checked

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Spring Gardening Tips

from Lisa Halifax at Totties Kirkburton

Cricket

What strange times we find our- With the children off school Club selves in with more time than and some home schooling to ever on our hands, for most be done get them involved in that is, where getting outdoors growing; make a cress egg has become our sanctuary be it head or why not try making a your garden, balcony or door- bird feeder from a recycled step. plastic bottle or an insect house by piling sticks together After the 2019 season held bar takings in the coming Why not try to ‘grow your own’? in a corner of the garden. May- many ups and downs with the months, with many outgoings be decorate a plant pot. 1st XI retaining their place in the continuing, the club is looking for Sales of seeds have increased top division of Huddersfield ways to bridge that gap. dramatically, from a mixture of It’s National Children’s Gar- League Cricket, whilst also not wanting to venture to the dening Week from 23rd to 31st reaching two cup semi-finals, The club sits at the heart of the shops, becoming a little more May2020. For more things to and the 2nd XI having a below community with many groups self-sufficient to giving us things do take a look at https:// par season for them finishing away from cricket also using our to do during lockdown. www.childrensgardeningweek. fourth, plans were well and truly ever-improving facilities. In co.uk/fun-things-to-do/ in place for what should have terms of cricket, the club hosts There are still plenty of seeds been a very successful season. fixtures up to five days a week in you can sow in the coming Get your lawn looking its best the summer months between weeks as the days grow warm- – get mowing and don't cut it Jonny Butterfield agreed to take April and September. Friday er, try both vegetables and too short, aim to cut no more over as 1st XI captain and the nights see up to 100 junior crick- flowers. than the top third of the leaf, club were delighted to announce eters taking part in age group alter the direction of cut if pos- in November that Roscoe Thatill training whilst the majority of You can sow in the garden, sible and remove the clip- had been re-signed as club pro- their parents enjoy a well- containers or window boxes so, pings. If you have some avail- fessional. Roscoe settled bril- deserved drink. The junior sec- in any amount of space you can able apply lawn treatments liantly last season and topped tion is currently the strongest in have a go… (weed and feed etc). the league batting having also Huddersfield and something we missed eight games. Alongside are incredibly proud of. Testa- Sowing in successional is a Most treatments are best ap- Roscoe most of the 1st XI re- ment to that is many of our jun- great way to have a continuous plied when the grass foliage is mained with new signings Gavin iors have moved up to become supply of edible fruits and vege- dry, but the soil underneath is Smith, returning to the club from regular 1st and 2nd team players tables. damp. his loan spell at Lascelles Hall over the last couple of years. to open the bowling, John Keel- Think little and often, sow a Brush any granular treatments ing a talented spinner moving to So how can you help? The club small number every couple of off stones, paving, timber or the club from Broad Oak CC, is looking to come out of this weeks such as lettuce, cress, metal items as these can and Fletcher Coutts, a young all current challenge as strongly as mixed leaf etc and even beet- leave marks on paving and -rounder from New Zealand who we went into it. To do that we root, so that there are always corrode metal items. we expected to have a major need to generate sponsorship more plants growing on for a impact. In early March things and would welcome support later harvest. Follow the product advice la- looked very positive… from any business or individual bel. in a position to help. The club At the time of writing we are has a long-standing relationship now four weeks into lockdown with a number of businesses in with much uncertainty around the Kirkburton area and it goes what the coming months hold without saying your support is for us all. The cricket club isn’t invaluable and very much appre- Plant of the moment exempt from the challenges and ciated. If anyone would like to planning has already started to support the club please contact Rhododendron – Genus of evergreen shrubs ranging from a dwarf see us through these challeng- either Tom Cliffe on habit to a tree like stature, grown for beauty of the flowers. Available ing times. The committee are 07866581620 or Marcus Kelly in red, white, pink, yellow, blue, purple and cream. In stock now at fully supportive of all the direc- on 07803758278. Totties tives sent out by the government and also the Huddersfield We hope we are able to bring Cricket League, who we would better news around cricket for like to thank for their prompt re- the next edition. Many of our sponse. With no cricket looking 2020 plans will now carry over to likely until at least July the com- the 2021 season, where we mittee have had to consider how hope Roscoe and Fletcher will and what we spend our money be with us. on in the best interests of the club’s long term future. Unlike Best wishes to everyone on be- some clubs in the area we are half of the Kirkburton Cricket completely self-financing. Our Club committee and please stay only sources of revenue are bar safe. takings, club membership and kind sponsors. With the lack of Thanks, Tom Cliffe

24 BURTON BULLETIN No.19 May 2020 Food —since it is not possible to bring you a restaurant review for this edition because of Coronavirus the Burton Diner has been looking into something that is essential for any meal out: forks.

Forks were first introduced to blew your nose you had to end of society. The earliest In the 19th century mass pro- Europe in the 10th Century by make sure you didn’t clean English fork is in the Victoria duction and the invention of Theophanu Byzantine wife of your hands on the tablecloth and Albert Museum and electroplating meant many dif- Emperor Otto the 2nd and and if you needed to spit it dates from around 1632, it ferent types and styles of forks made their way to Italy where should be behind you and nev- has two prongs. were introduced with a fork for their use became very popu- er on the table or anyone else. every specific type of food, lar and it was normal for peo- As the fork became more fish, cake, pickles, oysters and ple to have their own knife Catherine being a well bred widely used for spearing many more. and fork which they would Florentine had been brought meat and transferring it to the keep in a special box. These up to follow a manual written in mouth the knife lost its point There were forks for the early forks were flat and with the 1290’s called ‘ 50 Courte- and was made with more wealthy, elaborate and made two long tines. [ prongs ] The sies for the Table’ these might rounded ends, toothpicks of silver with ivory, bone or fork using custom was then have been observed by the were set out for diners as mother of pearl handles and introduced to France by Cath- wealthier families but this was they could no longer pick many much cheaper versions erine de’ Medici. not an option for the poor who their teeth with the point of for the average householder, mainly ate with their fingers. the knife. the prongs became shorter Catherine was married in Catherine’s attempt to popular- and closer together. Instead of 1533 at the age of fourteen to ise fork usage was slow to When spearing certain foods cutlery being brought to the the future king of France Hen- catch on and it’s use wasn’t such as peas and grains the table as necessary, it was now ry the 2nd so moved from her introduced to England until widely-spaced two-prong fork laid on the table at each place home in Italy to France where 1611 where it was even slower was impractical so between setting before the meal began. she was horrified to see how as British men said they liked the 17th and 18th Centuries and no longer did fingers the people ate. to use their fingers and were the prongs were increased to touch food, and putting the proud to do it ! Even the three and then to four, and knife to the mouth at any time During the Middle Ages din- church was against forks, the the shape of the fork became during dinner was seen as an ing tables were simply boards thinking being that God in his more curved to accommo- unpardonable offence against on a trestle base with a cloth wisdom had provided us with date soft food such as peas. good breeding. over on which the diners natural forks, our fingers and wiped their hands, this proce- that it would be an insult to him dure is the origin of the ex- to substitute them for these pression ‘ to set the table ‘.All metallic devices. knives and spoons were shared and soup was drunk In 1633 King Charles I de- straight from the bowl, diners clared “it is decent to use a Abode used their knives to spear fork” and this really heralded meat from a large platter and the beginning of civilised table then they either put it on a manners, but not until the 18th Professional Builders board or thick slice of bread century did culinary guides ad- known as a ‘ trencher ‘ these vocate the use of a fork, it was Est. 2001 were often shared by two thought to be a continental people. Food was served in fashion and a feminine affecta- Extensions Conversions large bowls with each diner tion. It’s recorded that foreign- dipping in with knife or spoon ers who visited England in Sun rooms New Builds so all sorts would end up in 1669 complained that there the bowl a truly non-hygienic weren’t forks on English tables Masonry work Roofing affair. as often people were expected There were a few eating rules to bring their own knife, fork www.abodebuilders.co.uk observed at this time but real- and spoon and this continued ly only followed by the more for many years with the poorer Tel: 01484 603103 well bred diners, if you spat or The Media Centre, 7 Northumberland Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1RL

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BB Book Review Recipe for May

Bees and the Pursuit of Cauliflower and potato Midlife Honey curry by Roger Morgan-Grenville

Ingredients Method

4 tablespoons of vegetable oil Heat oil in a large pan, add cumin seeds and cook until 1.5 teaspoon cumin seeds aromatic.

1-2 whole green chillies Add whole pierced green chillies and julienned root ginger, 20-25g root ginger - shredded and cook until the ginger starts to colour.

Roger Morgan-Grenville had without its blunders and catas- 1 tablespoon ground coriander Now add ground spices – cori- never intended to become a trophes and Roger doesn’t 1 teaspoon ground cumin ander, cumin, turmeric and beekeeper. An early introduc- spare his own blushes in relat- garam masala, and some salt. tion to bees from his grandfa- ing them. 0.75 teaspoon turmeric Cook for one minute. ther’s kindly gardener pro- Then a funny thing happens. 1 teaspoon garam masala Tip in cauliflower and potato voked little more than a polite cut into chunks, and two table- Roger’s desire for honey is interest and, besides, there spoons of water. Stir to coat. overtaken by a love for the 400g cauliflower florets isn’t room for an absorbing occupation like beekeeping in simple act of looking after 250g potato chunks Cover and cook gently for a life already taken up with bees. As he becomes more in about 15mins.

running a business, even tune with the world around 1 teaspoon ground mango him, and he and Duncan grow powder (optional) or 1 chopped Stir in dried mango powder or though Roger’s children have chopped tomato and a handful in skills and confidence, tomato now flown the nest. chopped coriander leaves. something shifts within him. Chopped coriander leaves Yet when a chance swarm ap- He starts to see the world, and Adjust seasoning and serve. pears in a friend’s garden, his own purpose within it, in a Roger impulsively offers to new light. Beekeeping really is take it home with him. After an changing his life. Springfield Lane equally chance meeting in a Kirkburton pub, he acquires a beekeeping Peppered with fascinating facts about bees, Liquid Gold Huddersfield partner, Duncan, and, before is a compelling and entertain- HD8 0NZ he knows it, he is the proud co ing insight into the life of the -owner of a grandly named beekeeper. But it’s much more bee farm. The only problem is than that. It’s the story of a life that neither of them has a clue at a crossroads when a series visit www.kirkburtonautocraft.co.uk about how to look after bees. of random events sets the au- thor off on a different, and Undaunted, Roger and Dun- more satisfying, path. It’s a ALL WORK GUARANTEED can launch themselves into tale of friendship and fulfil- ment, stings and setbacks, beekeeping with infectious en- Recovery and courtesy car available thusiasm, accumulating equip- successes and failures and ment and information with finding meaning in midlife. Support your local businesses equal fervour. Needless to The Burton Bookworm Call for a quote now: say, the pursuit of honey isn’t 01484 607103 mob.: 07867 382958

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CROSSWORD

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The Bulletagram is an anagram of a 9-letter word. The challenge is to solve the anagram and find as many words of 4 letters or more which contain the central letter THE TARGET: Not Bad 15, Bet- ter 19, Pretty Good 23, Champi- on Quality 26

BURTON BULLETIN No.19 May 2020 27

In these days of lockdown people are taking more notice of our surroundings. More bird song is noticeable en- couraging us to observe our feathered friends more closely.

Below are pictures of birds you may see in your garden or on a walk. Can you name them? (Answers on p 28).

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WE GOT: crookedly, cloyed, colder, cooled, cooler, locked, locker, BIRD QUIZ looked, looker, relock, relook, yodler, yolked, clerk, dolce, drool, Green Woodpecker Blue Tit Tree creeper Tawny looed, older, redly, lord, lore, lory, lyre, oldy, oleo, rely, role, yolk Owl Grey Wagtail Starling Rook Chaffinch Mistle Thrush Goldfinch Wren Kestrel, Lapwing Buzzard