Every Good and Perfect Gift Is from Above, Coming Down from the Father of the Heavenly Lights, Who Does Not Change Like Shifting Shadows

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Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 St Helen’s, Bilton-in-Ainsty  St John the Baptist, Healaugh  St John the Baptist, Hessay  All Saints, Moor Monkton  All Saints, Wighill

READINGS AND PSALMS FOR JULY AND AUGUST YEAR C These are the readings taken from the Church Lectionary and are suggested as read on the following Sundays. They may be changed depending on the theme of the service. Sunday 7th July 2 Kings 5:1-14 and Psalm 30 • Isaiah 66:10-14 and Psalm 66:1-9 • Galatians 6:(1-6), 7- 16 • Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Sunday 14th July Amos 7:7-17 and Psalm 82 • Deuteronomy 30:9-14 and Psalm 25:1-10 • Colossians 1:1-14 • Luke 10:25-37 Sunday 21st July Amos 8:1-12 and Psalm 52 • Genesis 18:1-10a and Psalm 15 • Colossians 1:15-28 • Luke 10:38-42 Sunday 28th July Hosea 1:2-10 and Psalm 85 • Genesis 18:20-32 and Psalm 138 • Colossians 2:6-15, (16-19) • Luke 11:1-13 Sunday 4th August Hosea 11:1-11 and Psalm 107:1-9, 43 • Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23 and Psalm 49:1-12 • Colossians 3:1-11 • Luke 12:13-21 Sunday 11th August Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 and Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23 • Genesis 15:1-6 and Psalm 33:12-22 • Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 • Luke 12:32-40 Sunday 18th August Isaiah 5:1-7 and Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19 • Jeremiah 23:23-29 and Psalm 82 • Hebrews 11:29-12:2 • Luke 12:49-56 Sunday 25th August Jeremiah 1:4-10 and Psalm 71:1-6 • Isaiah 58:9b-14 and Psalm 103:1-8 • Hebrews 12:18-29 • Luke 13:10-17

CONTENTS Parish Letter 3 Acting Archdeacon of York 6 Holiday Club 7 Calling all Mums and Toddlers 8 Sozo Ministry 9 Community Events in the Parish 11 RAYC 12 From the Registers 12 Magazine News 13 Community News 13 York Minster Parish Pass 22 Military Wives Choir 23 Baby Basics 24 A Church Near You 25 Supporting the Bishops Mission Order 25 Kids Corner 26 St Mary’s Church of England Primary School 27 Marston Moor Probus Club 28 Rainbows 29 Brownies 30 Classified 30 Parish Contacts 36 Church Rotas 37

PARISH LETTER God Calling – It’s for you! I love the hymn with the line in “Here I am Lord …. I have heard you calling in the night” Planned, or otherwise we perform different roles in our society; cleaners, accountants, farmers, dentists, architects, administrators, mothers, children, fathers, … the list goes on. Sometimes we are fortunate to have a calling to a particular ‘profession’. Sometimes it just seems that we have ended up doing what we do. I think our real calling goes deeper than that, I know that we are all called to be people of love and we show that love in the way we treat and serve others. We are fundamentally also called to love God, the source of love and to model our lives following the example of Jesus, the Godly embodiment of unconditional, sacrificial love. A few years ago, I visited an elderly woman in hospital, Barbara. Barbara was close to death. After spending time with her and before leaving, I asked if I could pray for her. I was incredibly humbled when she said, “Now I will pray for you!”. Barbara followed her calling and was using her last final breaths serving and loving others. I am blessed to see so much love at times like this. During June we have witnessed two people fulfilling an important stage in their calling. Reverend Lucy has been ordained Priest and Kath became ‘Reverend’ as she was ordained Deacon. Many people have asked me in the last few months “What’s the difference between a Deacon and Priest?” The meaning can be found in the titles. The title ‘Deacon’ is from the Greek word “Diakonos” which means ‘servant’. When Rev Lucy, Rev Kath and myself were ordained ‘Deacon’ we gave our lives over to ‘service’ to God and God’s people (the whole of humankind, not just Christians). This means that whatever we do after our ordination we are changed and become people of service. We will always be ‘Servants’ regardless

of any subsequent label or role given to us. The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are still ‘Deacons’. The title ‘Priest’ comes from the Greek Word “Presbyteros” which means elder. Usually after a year of being “Deacon” those called into Holy Orders become a Priest. Amongst other things, this means that we can lead activities in Church assigned to the ‘Elder’ or ‘Leader’ of the Church (leading Communion, Officiating at Weddings … etc). There is also another word that usually sits alongside these words. Rev Lucy is known as a “Curate” and Rev Kath will also be known as a “Curate” at St Mary’s, Strensall. Actually, those who work in a Parish, as Priests or Deacons, are all “Curates”. I am a “Curate” in that we are given the task of ‘curing’ or ‘caring’ for people. Priests are called to serve, lead and care for people. However, the grandeur of ordination services, at York Minster and other Cathedrals, can give the impression that Priests are set above or apart from everybody else. I don’t agree with this, actually I think we are set below everyone else, to serve and care. Jesus (God with us) humbled himself on the Cross, we are called to do likewise in the service of others. But what about the role a priest has as a leader? Leadership in a Christian context takes on a different meaning to the way we look on leadership in the world today. We live in a world where a leader is often characterised as a charismatic monarch, more about top down ‘you do what I say’ leadership. Opposing this concept is true Christian leadership that is all about serving, caring and supporting from below. This doesn’t mean that a Priest is a doormat. At times difficult or unpopular decisions have to be made for the good of people and God’s Church. Jesus did a lot of this. Fundamentally though a Priest, in serving and caring, acts as a signpost to God and, as God is love, we do that by showing unconditional sacrificial love to others. We serve people in many different ways encouraging others, in deeds and words, to create a wider Christian culture of service and caring, a ‘Priesthood of all Believers’. In some ways our ‘profession’ is actually about making ourselves redundant!

The world is always in need of Christian leaders, a Priesthood of all believers. People who are discontent with the lack of love in the world. People who have a Christ initiated vision of love and the courage to speak, act and lead others to that love. What we do in our daily lives, whatever our professional calling may be, our universal calling from God is to show sacrificial, unconditional love in a beautiful myriad of different ways. AMEN Richard

ACTING ARCHDEACON OF YORK The Archbishop of York has appointed the Revd Canon John Weetman as the Acting Archdeacon of York with effect from the 1st July. John will continue to serve as Vicar at Selby Abbey. His contact details will be email: [email protected] and mobile 07432 289895. The appointment follows the nomination of The Venerable Sarah Bullock as Bishop Suffragan of Shrewsbury. Sarah will be consecrated on 3 July 2019. The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu said: “I am delighted that John has accepted this invitation to serve as the acting Archdeacon of York. He brings a wealth of experience in the Diocese and has a thoughtful and prayerful approach which will be warmly welcomed.” Canon John Weetman said: “I am grateful to my colleagues at Selby Abbey for their willingness to help me in the work here in what is a very important year for the Abbey as we celebrate the 950th anniversary of its foundation, so that I will also be able to serve in this wider role in the Archdeaconry of York until the appointment of Sarah's successor.” The Bishop of Selby, Dr John Thomson, added: “I look forward to working with Canon Weetman. Having seen his ministry in Selby Abbey I know that he will exercise this role with wisdom and pastoral care.”

Calling all mums and toddlers! Come and join us for 2 summer parish events:

Thursday 15th August - 12 noon - Teddy bear's picnic in Moor Monkton Thursday 22nd August - 10.30am - Visit to The Milk Churn, LS14 3HQ

A teddy bears picnic at a 'secret location' in Moor Monkton. On Thursday 15th August let's meet at the school room at 12 noon. After a very short 'explorer's walk' we will go and find some teddies, all ready for a picnic and some games! Bring your own packed lunch. Teas and coffees and cakes for adults available!

SOZO MINISTRY

Art Sozo provides a way to connect your emotions with the heart of God and allow His healing to take place. In creative mode breakthrough can take place on an emotional level, uninhibited by logic and reasoning.

No art experience is needed as the paint is used simply to express the emotion of the encounter you have with God. The small group setting gives opportunity to share what Holy Spirit reveals and at the end of the workshop you take home 3 canvases carrying the healing and truth of God.

Next workshop is Monday 8th July 9.30am for 10.00am prompt start, finishing at 1.00pm, at the Hay Loft, Old Hall, Healaugh To book email [email protected] or phone 07775212299 Suggested donation on the day is £40 which includes all materials needed.

Workshop Testimonials

'Jesus revealed a lie that I didn’t know was there, He walked me through it and I have a visual reminder of that process and who He says I am - Blessed!’

‘I enjoyed expressing my emotion in a different way.’

‘I was unable to trust Jesus. I thought He would abandon me if I did anything wrong. I ended up hugging Father God and Jesus.’

‘I felt Holy Spirit really spoke to me powerfully. We connected with a promise of what’s to come.’

‘I was pleasantly surprised by what God/Holy Spirit had to say. I had an experience I wasn’t expecting but definitely needed!’

‘Holy Spirit reached depths of heart and revealed truths and insights of His character and steadfast love.’

‘I felt assured that God is with me and I am worthy of love. I feel connected and more positive.’

‘Very connecting - with God - with emotion - in a visual way that can be stored and looked back on in the future. A fantastic way to journal.’

‘It was a wonderful, safe, peaceful space and time.’

COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE PARISH

Wednesday 3rd July & 15th August 12.15pm Community Lunch, Wighill

Saturday 13th June & 10th August 10.00am – 11.45am Coffee Morning, Hessay

Saturday 20th July & 17th August 10.00am – 12.00pm Community Café, Healaugh - Memorial Hall

Thursday 18th July & 22nd August 11.00am -12.00pm Community Coffee morning, Annexe to Tanfield House

Friday 26th July 10.30am-12.00pm Community Café, School Rooms, Moor Monkton

Saturday 27th July & 31st August 10.30am-12.00pm Bilton Coffee Morning. St Helen’s Church, Bilton-in-Ainsty

Space Youth Group is for those over the age of 14, school year 10, meeting on Mondays in term time from 7pm-9pm at the Hayloft, Healaugh. RAYC (Rural Ainsty Youth Club) will be meeting on Sunday 7th July, from 4.00pm to 5.30pm at the Hayloft, Old Hall, Healaugh. This will be the last RAYC meet of this school year. It will return in September with an exciting programme of activities. Tots Groups in term time, Hessay Tots meet on Tuesdays, 9.30am-11.30am in Hessay Methodist Chapel, and Moor Monkton Tots meet on Thursdays 10.00am- 11.30am in The Old Schoolroom, Moor Monkton

For more details on any of the above activities please email [email protected] or call Revd Richard

RAYC Our RAYC (Rural Ainsty Youth Club) final meeting of this school year will be on, Sunday 7th July at 4pm, finishing at 5.30pm at the Hayloft, Healaugh. As you may be aware, we moved the meeting times last year, so I am really keen to hear if these times suit the majority of those who come. RAYC is for young people seven years old and upwards. We have great fun enjoying treasure hunts, BBQs, games evening, films, crafts, food …. and many more things. We are always looking to grow in numbers so if you know of any young people who would like to come along send them our way! We also share round the enjoyable task of imagining different things to do and organising our afternoons together, so if you would like to contribute please do contact me. Many thanks Richard

FROM THE REGISTERS

WEDDING Natasha J McBlain and Jack B Lewis Thursday 27th June All Saints, Wighill

FUNERAL Arthur “Derick” Farrar Friday 14th June 2019 All Saints, Wighill

MAGAZINE NEWS Recent changes to your Parish Magazine have been very well received. We are very grateful for your continued involvement in its production, giving us your news items and sharing your advertisements. If you would like to receive the Parish magazine as an electronic copy, and don’t already do so, please email Lisa at [email protected] or call her on 07979505067. The magazine will still be available as a paper copy too. COMMUNITY NEWS WIGHILL EAST WINDOW We received the Conservation report from Barley Studio and we are now waiting for an estimate from Mattias Garn, Stonemason, for the repairs to the stonework of the East Window. We are applying for grants for this work from the Church Building Council, watch this space!

AINSTY CHURCHES CHOIR The choir took part in a Farewell concert for Helen, our conductor and the Candy Family. The family is moving to Copenhagen for three years, we will miss her very much. We are hoping to find someone else to take us on, we really want the choir to continue.

MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscriptions are now due, please give your donation, £5 recommended, to the person who delivers your magazine. If you don’t know who this is, please contact the Parish Office Thank you to those who have already made their contribution, we appreciate your support.

WHITE SWAN WEDNESDAYS JULY 3RD AUGUST 7TH Val will be in touch to remind you about sending in your order.

COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNINGS The July coffee morning will be on Thursday 25th, 11am to 12 noon at Tanfield House, Wighill The August date will be Thursday 15th.

ARTHUR “DERICK” FARRAR 31ST JULY 1931 TO 3RD JUNE 2019

Derick was brought up in Wighill, his parents, Arthur and Eva are buried in the churchyard. He went to Wighill School and then on to Tadcaster Grammar School. He enjoyed playing cricket for Wighill and football for both Wighill and Tadcaster Albion. On leaving school he was apprenticed as a carpenter at FE Jackson, Funeral Directors. He attended night school in York, cycling there. He helped to make the Church Gates and was always willing to give help where needed. Derick was a familiar figure in our church, he was confirmed here, he was in the choir and was also a bell ringer. He married Mavis on 3rd November 1951, they were married for over 50 years. He was a proud Yorkshire man and never moved far way, apart from when he spent time in Malaysia when doing National Service, where he rose to the rank of acting Sergeant Major. They moved to Tadcaster, then York and then Rufforth. They had a daughter Christine and a son Richard.

He was keen to see his great grandchildren Alex and Noel following in his footsteps too with playing football & cricket. Keeping active was important to him. Derick enjoyed many passions, cycling, camping, the outdoors. He enjoyed listening to the radio & putting records on whether it be, Opera, country & western or Bing Crosby. He loved going on long walks with Richard & their dog. He also enjoyed gardening and his pet dogs, Tip, Ossie, Sable & lastly Tilly who was a very special dog to both Derick & Richard. Derick’s roots were tested when he wore a Kilt for Rhiannon and Stuart’s wedding! That day was a very proud moment for Rhiannon and I am sure for Derick too, when ‘Grandpa’ gave Rhiannon away and made the best ‘grandfather of the bride’ speech’ having people in giggles. We were pleased that the family brought Derick back to Wighill for his funeral and we send our condolences to all his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

ST HELENS COFFEE MORNINGS Saturday the 27th July, Followed by Saturday the 24th August Looking forward to seeing you there for a ‘cuppa’ with some updates on those holiday adventures.

CHATTERBOX IN JULY We will be grass bowling in Wetherby if anyone would like to join us please contact Linda Thornber on 01423 358967 this is a taster session with some skilled tuition available for beginners. Supporters welcome and free, if you intend to play there will be a charge of just £3. See main Chatterbox article for more details.

MILITARY WIVES CHOIR

Friday the 5th July at 7.30pm in St Helen’s Church there will be an opportunity to hear and see The York Military Wives choir, singing their favourite songs, including ‘Remember and Poppy Red’. This is destined to be a lovely summer

event supported by Chatterbox and we hope many members of the community will be able to join us. St Helen’s will also be open on Saturday the 6th July 11am-4pm along with Long Marston church as the parish commemorates 375 years since the Battle of Marston Moor. The charity Sealed Knot will be in attendance over the weekend and we hope to see some of the re-enactors joining us on Friday evening in full Civil War Uniform. Tickets for the evening event are available from Susie Pilling [email protected] priced £10, the church open day on the 6th July is Free.

NO CHATTERBOX MEETING IN AUGUST

SEPTEMBER 12TH VISIT TO THE ALLERTON PARK WASTE RECOVERY CENTRE There are still a few places available on this tour please contact Susie on 01423 358340 or email [email protected] for more details.

UPDATE ON ST HELEN’S BUILDING WORKS, CHALLENGING TIMES! The wet rot in the church floor is in hand with a temporary floor now in situ in the toilet area. Our church architect is on the case and along with the Diocese best practice options are being explored which will meet the needs of this Grade 1 listed building. As all this will have cost implications, we are also contacting grant providers who are likely to be able to help. ‘It never rains but what it pours’ as they say, last week we were presented with another challenge when a large section of the stone mullion from the east window in the south chancel aisle fell to the ground. After swift action by our church architect

along with a stonemason and urgent permissions from the Diocese gained, a very satisfactory repair was completed. It is thought this section of the mullion had been hiding a stress fracture for some time, probably due to ferrous expansion of the tie bar. After repair - as good as new.

LEP COFFEE MORNING Saturday 13th July 2019, 10.00am – 11.45am, Hessay Chapel

Cake Stall, Produce and Preserves Bric a brac, Books and Craft

The LEP Coffee Morning is held on the second Saturday of every month for the benefit of the three churches in the Hessay and Moor Monkton LEP. Thank you to everyone who supports this event. All welcome! OPEN AFTERNOON Wednesday 31st July and 28 August from 2pm to 4pm at The Green Upper Poppleton the home of Joyce Wood with a cup of tea and good conversation. All welcome. COFFEE AND CAKE Please come along and enjoy coffee and freshly baked cakes/scones on Friday 16th August from 10.30am – 12 in the Old Schoolroom Moor Monkton. We look forward to seeing you. PRAYERS Please remember the family of Dorothy Savage in your prayers following her sad death on 15 June 2019.

COFFEE IN THE GARDEN Thank you to everyone who supported and helped at the 'Coffee in the Garden' event at Cosy Cottage on May Bank Holiday Saturday. We raised a total of £1116,00. The Air Ambulance received £608, a letter acknowledging this is on the notice board at the Post Office. The Memorial Hall will receive £508. Thanks again. Derek and Lindy.

‘CHATTERBOX’ JUNE 2019 Our monthly ‘Chatterbox’ meeting saw us at the Milk Churn in Leeds. A convoy of cars filled with 16 gelato lovers made its way for 10.30am. Lots of excited greetings followed by coffee and a chance to catch up and hear about recent holidays and Lucy’s ordination. We then gathered round as Roger explained the benefits of the Robotic system and the modern technology used on the farm, as well as the history of the farm. Henry made full use of the children’s play area and then following Richard’s lead we made our choices of the delicious gelato flavours. Would it be Salted Caramel or Vanilla or Cookies and Cream or Ricotta and Fig? One or two scoops and in a cone or not? We all agreed that it was a delightful morning with blue skies and plush green countryside shared with new and old friends.

MILITARY WIVES CHOIR Next month we have evening entertainment on the 5th July at St Helen’s church 7.30pm, tickets are £10 available from Susie 01423-358340 [email protected]. The charity sealed knot will be in attendance in their full civil war 1644 uniforms. We are looking forward to a memorable occasion with lovely music as we remember 375 years since this famous Battle. Saturday the 6th July will be an open day at St Helen’s with a chance to look around the church and here more about this famous Battle. Church open 11-4pm refreshments available admission free.

A TASTER IN GRASS BOWLS We shall be meeting at the Wetherby bowling Club grange park, Wetherby on Friday the 19th July at 10.30am. Spectators are welcome for coffee/chat and to cheer on those who want to try out bowling. This is an excellent opportunity to receive some skilled tuition at just £3. Linda is making the arrangements for this session and she is anxious to confirm numbers with the club so please get in

touch with her to secure your place. [email protected] Tel 01423 358967. We need more bowlers so come on have a go!!!

August we have no meeting

Friday the 20th September it is ‘Coffee and Chat’ at Diana Middleton house in “Pinfold” thank you Diane we are looking forward to this with lots of catching up to do after our break.

September 12th we have a tour of the Allerton Park Waste Recovery centre places still available, if you would like to join us, contact Susie as above for more details.

October 18th meeting at 10.30am we have a FREE tour around York Minster followed by time to lunch and shop. If you are interested in this trip it is anticipated we will meet at the Minster and for administration purposes please let Susie know if you are intending to come along. The Minster is a real jewel in the crown of Yorkshire and this opportunity is not to be missed. The building is steeped in history, it has stained glass windows to match any that you will see elsewhere and the undercroft gives a glimpse into our Roman predecessors and the heritage left behind. Don’t miss this opportunity with free time for lunch or coffee in the company of friends. November is still to confirm but perhaps a craft demonstration or have you a suggestion for this slot?

December date to be confirmed it is carols around the village followed by refreshments at Trevor and Margaret Grants, Stonecroft. Thank you for offering to host this event Margaret, this final meeting of the year will close our first year of Chatterbox. Note~ Please feel free to make suggestions for outings and speakers.

Best Wishes- Susie and the Team

MOOR MONKTON GARDENING CLUB

Our next meeting is on 18th July at 7.30p.m. in the Old Schoolroom, Moor Monkton when our guest speaker will be Clifford Cain on the subject of "Soft fruit growing in the north of England".

Visitors are welcome at a cost of just £5 each for what promises to be a fascinating talk.

YORK MINSTER PARISH PASS 2019 Did you know parishioners from across the Diocese of York are welcome to visit York Minster free of charge? Each year, York Minster posts 10 free passes to each Church; this year they have been sent to each PCC Secretary (or Churchwarden where there is a PCC vacancy). These passes can be borrowed if you would like to visit the Minster, and then given back so that other parishioners can use the cards. The passes for 2019 have been be sent to PCC Secretaries during December, and these will replace the Parish Pass 2018 (also any Diocesan entry passes still in circulation). If you would like to borrow our Parish passes, please get in touch with your Churchwarden, alternatively email or call Lisa Brookman. Contact details can be found on page 36.

BABY BASICS Do you want to make a difference to a new life? Over the last few months I have been talking with Rob and Fiona, from Wighill, about how we can make a difference and help those who are less fortunate than ourselves. Eventually we have thought that this initiative may be one of those things that we can do together, as a Parish and Community. “This is one of the most rewarding things I have ever done as part of my church outreach.” Team leader at Baby Basics Sunbury

Moses basket starter packs (containing nappies, wipes, maternity towels, shampoo for both mother and baby, soap and other toiletry items, as well as baby clothing, sheets, blankets and a towel) are donated and put together by the donating organisation then distributed to women and families in extreme need via midwives, health visitors and other professional groups. There is a lot more information about how this may work, in the meantime if you would like to join us in coordinating and contributing to this worthy cause please contact Richard in the first instance. Richard 24

A CHURCH NEAR YOU You can access information about services and events in our Parish on A Church Near You website, www.achurchnearyou.com In the last year our churches received 4205 visits through the website. Through the website not only can you find out about services and events, but you can also download the Weekly God Thoughts and current issues of our Parish magazine.

SUPPORTING THE BISHOPS MISSION ORDER

We have a unique situation in our Parish with a full-time vicar and a curate and a trainee vicar on placement affording us the most wonderful input and resources to build our worshiping community and care for us pastorally. This is made possible by the generosity of those who like to give specifically for this purpose, the PCCs and the backing of the Diocese of York. If you personally would like to support the work of the BMO in the parish of Rural Ainsty you can set up a standing order or give a one-off donation to

York Diocesan Board of Finance · Bank: Barclays Bank plc · Sort Code: 20-99-56 · Account Number: 30985759

As the donations are restricted to supporting Richard’s ministry, it is really important that they are clearly referenced as such – so all donors should use the reference RURAL AINSTY 603031 when making a transfer. The diocese will be contacting individual donors to ensure Gift Aid can be collected.

Priscilla Smith

KIDS CORNER

St. Mary’s Church of England

Primary School

At St. Mary’s we aim to provide an environment for all members of our school community where positive attitudes to learning and creativity are promoted and valued within the context of Christian belief and practice.

Core Christian Values: Compassion, Friendship, Koinonia and Trust

Christian Values: Hope This half term we are focussing on the Christian value of Hope. Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honour depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. Psalm 62:5-8

Mental Health Week As part of Mental Health Week before the half-term break, we had an assembly with the children based on the 5 steps of promoting good mental health: connect; be active; give; learn; and take notice. Further useful tips on how to help your child can be found at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/improve-mental-wellbeing/

The Seaside This term we have been learning about the seaside. In the first half-term we learnt about pirates. We know all the parts of the pirate ship and have made our own treasure maps. After we had finished our SATs tests we had a Pirate Party in the pond area! Now we are learning about ‘Seasides in the Past.’ We have written a diary to describe what it was like to visit in the year 1900. If you were poor you would only visit once a year. If you were wealthy you might go in one of the first motor cars Jack, Rory and Max Class 2

MARSTON MOOR PROBUS CLUB At their meeting on Tuesday 28th May 2019 Mr Alan Gott introduced Mr Steve Ward who gave his talk on “The Circus, Past, Present and Future”. Steve trained in Drama and Dance and received a Masters degree from the University of Loughborough for research into the role of circus in education. After a period of working as an acrobatic clown an accident forced him to give this up as a career and he went into teaching. Steve traced the development of Circus from early times including evidence from Egypt, Greek and Roman times through to the latest version, Cirque Soleil. Acrobats and Jugglers occur through history and Court Jesters survived in England until Cromwell. In 1763 Philip Astley started the first circus in the form we know it i.e. a circle where performers are surrounded by a paying audience. Astley’s circus initially was outside and mainly had ex-military horsemen showing their skills and tricks but more types of act were added and the circus moved into purpose-built buildings. This was very popular and audiences included Dickens and Jane Austen. Menageries were popular in the nineteenth century and these were added into the circus with wild animals followed by performing animals. There are still numerous circuses travelling around Britain but with prohibition of performing animals increasing, the emphasis is on acrobatics, juggling and comedy. Steve maintains that Circus is embedded in our culture and is in our language with such usage as juggling finances, juggling with time, walking a fine wire, a one trick pony and others. Steve is the author of several books. A number of questions followed before Alan Gott thanked Steve for his illuminating talk. The meeting in July is the summer outing and in August Jean Harrod makes a return visit to speak about “Memories of China”. The Club normally meets on the morning of the last Tuesday of the month in Long Marston Village Hall, which has a good car park. New members and guests are welcome, contact the Secretary, Mr Bob Ellis on 01423 358 393.

New Group! Rainbows - a fun and exciting programme for girls aged five to seven

1st Askham Bryan Rainbows met for the first time at the beginning of June. 10 girls in total. Girls came from villages including; Healaugh, Wighill, Rufforth, Askham Bryan and Appleton Roebuck. There were obvious nerves from the Rainbows on our first night, but they soon disappeared when they began with their crafts and played games and learnt new songs. Our regular leaders; Red, Indigo and Blue, also helped with nerves too. Rainbows is all about developing self-confidence, building friendships, learning new things and having fun. Girls get their hands dirty with arts and crafts, get in touch with nature and play games - it's all about learning by doing.

Contact Lisa Brookman at [email protected]. Call or text 07979505067 for more details and to register your daughter’s interest.

1st Askham Bryan Brownies are looking for new members! We are a friendly and active unit who welcome girls between the ages of 7 and 10 from Askham Bryan and surrounding villages. We have a waiting list for girls not yet 7, and spaces for those aged 7–10 years. To find out more and register interest, please contact Rebecca Kramm on 07894663336 or [email protected]

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Moor Monkton’s own Pop up Pub ‘The Merry Monk’ is open for business on the last Friday of each month in the Old Schoolroom.

Doors open at 7pm, there is draft beer from The Yorkshire Heart Brewery on tap, fine wines, lagers, soft drinks, snacks and a fish and chip supper. Or simply bring your own favourite tipple if you prefer. Usual pub games to amuse and entertain and any profits go to village charities.

Why not come along and catch up with the neighbours you hardly ever see? E-mail [email protected] or look on www.moormonkton.com for more details.

PARISH OF RURAL AINSTY Priest: The Revd Richard Battersby The Vicarage, Main Street, Healaugh LS24 8DB Tel: 01937 830933 Email: [email protected] Richard is always easily contactable but does usually try to keep each Monday as his day off, so please bear that in mind. Curate: The Revd Lucy Brencher 07940 514492 Email: [email protected] Methodist Minister Moor Monkton and Hessay The Revd Ian Hill. 98 Main Street, Upper Poppleton Tel: 01904 788033 Church Wardens Bilton in Ainsty with Bickerton Vacancy- please contact Revd Richard with enquiries Healaugh with Catterton Mrs Priscilla Smith 01937 833248 Mr Jon Brookman 07884 232935 Moor Monkton and Hessay Mrs Kathryn Wright 01904 738498 Wighill Mrs Janice Quinn 01937 530652 Dr Mark Denyer 01937 835632 Parish Administrator Mrs Lisa Brookman 07979 505067 [email protected] Rural Ainsty Parish News Please keep your contributions coming in! The deadline for items to be included in the September issue is Thursday 15th August email to [email protected] Handwritten items can also be accepted, please ring Lisa Brookman, on 07979 505067. Blacksmith Cottage, Main Street, Healaugh LS24 8DB For advertising in the magazine, please contact Lisa as above

CHURCH ROTAS Wighill for July Flowers Mrs Morrell and Mrs Hewitt Cleaning Mrs Morrell

Week beginning 7th July Healaugh Sidesperson Ginny Lawson-Tancred Breakfast Lucy and Paul Brencher Key Melanie and Jim Bryce Grass Richard Haigh Week beginning 14th July Healaugh Sidesperson Nick Grantham Coffee Priscilla Smith Key Lindy and Derek Walker Cleaning Team Flowers Lisa Brookman Grass Nick Grantham Week beginning 21st July Healaugh Sidesperson Lisa Brookman Coffee Rachel Brammar Key Haigh Family Cleaning Priscilla Smith and Ginny Lawson- Tancred Flowers Annie Maguire Grass Jon Brookman Week beginning 28th July Healaugh

Key Priscilla and Oliver Smith Grass Nick Grantham Wighill for August Flowers Mrs Laird Cleaning Mrs Morrell

Week beginning 4th August Healaugh Key Christine and Alan Barber Grass John Readman Flowers Ginny Lawson- Tancred Cleaning Team Week beginning 11th August Sidesperson Anne Umpleby Coffee Priscilla Smith Key Lisa and Jon Brookman Cleaning Lisa Brookman and Annie Maguire Flowers Lisa Brookman Grass Richard Haigh

Week beginning 18th August

Key Melanie and Jim Bryce Grass Nick Grantham Week beginning 25th August Key Lindy and Derek Walker Clean Team Grass Jon Brookman