The Combined Benefices of Pocklington Wold and
Londesborough Wold
Group Profile
Window designed by Tom Denny, dedicated at Millington by the Archbishop of York, 2007
Heavenly Father, Shepherd of Souls, give to us for the leadership of your Church in these parishes, a person after your own heart: a person of faith and prayer, filled with the Holy Spirit; a person of vision, wisdom and sound judgement; a person with a pastoral heart and true love for people.
September 2014
Prepare the person of your choice for Ministry among us, and prepare us for the future. Guide us now in everything for the doing of your will and furtherance of your glory; through Jesus Christ Our Lord.
Contents
Page(s)
Profile summary 2 – 3
Introduction 4 – 5
The Pocklington Group of Churches 5
Pocklington, the town 6
The surrounding villages 7
Pocklington CE (VC) Infant School 7
Group Administrator 8
The Benefice of Pocklington Wold 9 – 23
All Saints, Pocklington 10 – 17
Saint Margaret, Millington 18 – 19
Saint Ethelburga, Great Givendale 20
Saint Mary, Huggate 21 – 23
Saint James, Nunburnholme 23 - 25
The Benefice of Londesborough Wold 26 – 37
Londesborough Wold 27
Saint Giles, Burnby 28 – 29
Saint Martin Church, Hayton 29 – 30
All Saints, Londesborough 31 – 34
All Saints, Shiptonthorpe 35 – 37
Person Profile 38
Appendix 1, Sample Worship Team Rota, 39 – 40
2 September 2014
3 September 2014
Profile Summary
Mission
Our aim is to make Jesus Christ known to all. Our hope is that everyone who belongs to the churches in the combined benefices is growing in the knowledge of Jesus Christ: who he is, what he has done, and what he is doing in the world today. Based on a foundation of prayer and expressed in worship and service, we want all our members to be able to share that knowledge with the wider community around us, so that people may discover the love of God at the centre of their lives. This was the mission of St Paulinus nearly 1400 years ago and it is our mission here today.
The Town of Pocklington
The historic town, population 8500, lies at the foot of the Yorkshire Wolds between the major cities of York and Hull. There are good rail services at York and Hull (London 2 hours) and Leeds Bradford Airport is 40 miles away. Pocklington lies just off the main trunk road A1079, between York and Hull and the motorway network is 20 miles away.
The United Benefices of Pocklington Wold and Londesborough Wold
Pocklington Wold comprises Pocklington All Saints, Great Givendale St Ethelburga, Huggate St Mary and Millington St Margaret, Nunburnholme St James. Londesborough Wold comprises Londesborough All Saints, Burnby St Giles, Hayton St Martin, and Shiptonthorpe All Saints.
The House for Duty Accommodation
Situated in a small cul de sac with a fully enclosed rear garden backing on to open farm land. The property offers three upstairs bedrooms and three reception rooms, (one could be used as a fourth bedroom or as a study), two bathrooms, breakfast kitchen and utility room. There is to the front of the property a driveway offering off street parking.
Congregation profile
The combined benefices have a population in excess of 10,000 and the surrounding area is largely agricultural. Pocklington and the villages are within easy commuting distance of York, Beverley and Hull and a significant number of the congregation do this. There is light industry, farming and farm related businesses in the area. 75% own their own homes and 12% live in Local Authority accommodation. Unemployment at 2% is less than the national average.
4 September 2014
Ministry
There are records of Christianity in the Pocklington area since AD 627, when Paulinus came to York with Princess Ethelburga of Kent. From York Paulinus visited Pocklington and many other villages close to the Roman roads from York towards the east coast, preaching and baptising. The Londesborough group of parishes joined the Pocklington group in 2006 and the two benefices were formally united in January 2010. The pattern of ministry follows the Minster Model where the Vicar of Pocklington leads a ministry team consisting of a curate and retired clergy together with Readers and Lay Worship Leaders. .
Lay Ministry
Lay Team for visits to the bereaved. Lay Baptism Preparation Team. Lesson readers, Servers, Eucharistic Assistants, Leaders in intercessions, Prayers for healing, Open the Book, Fair-trade, Bell ringing and Flower arranging. Mothers Union, Men’s Forum, Little Saints, Choir, Fellowship Group, Church magazine. Board of Governors representation at the C of E Infants Schools in Pocklington and Warter.
Ecumenical
Within Pocklington there is shared worship with the Churches Together in Pocklington where all the Christian Churches meet and worship on a regular basis. Millington church is shared with the Methodists.
Communication
There is a Group Administrator, based in Pocklington and the parish office is open 4 mornings a week, Tuesdays to Fridays 9am to 1pm.
Worship
Throughout the group of parishes the services generally follow Common Worship with the Book of Common on Prayer in regular use also.
Outreach
Annual donations are given to National and International Causes; some planned for the long term, others by suggestions and annual debate at the PCCs. Consideration is given at annual and regular events to promote outreach amongst the young.
5 September 2014
Introduction
Pocklington is a thriving market town lying at the foot of the Yorkshire Wolds. It is at the hub of the group of villages nearby. The population of approximately 10,000 is served by the Pocklington Group of Churches. The Parish Church of All Saints is located in the centre of town and the benefices are in the Diocese and Archdeaconry of York and the Deanery of South Wold.
DEANERIES OF YORK
POCKLINGTON
Context
The origins of Christianity in the area go back nearly 1400 years. In AD 627 Paulinus came to York with Princess Ethelburga of Kent. From York Paulinus visited Pocklington and many other villages close to the Roman roads from York towards the east coast, preaching and baptising.
Ecclesiastical records indicate that from pre-Norman times there has been a close association between the parish priests of Pocklington, the archbishops of York and the deans of York Minster as heads of the diocesan church. Pocklington was designated one of nine 'minster' churches whose communities of clergy had the pastoral care of eleven parishes. Originally the Archbishop of York appointed the parish priests and the Archbishop today is the patron of Pocklington and many of the surrounding churches.
The vicars of Pocklington have long had pastoral care over the wider areas of their parishes. The recorded names of incumbents, on the board in the church, date from 1349. During the latter part of the 20th century the Vicar of Pocklington has also been the Vicar of the parishes of Great Givendale and Millington. Further pastoral reorganisation occurred in 2006 when the Vicar of Pocklington was licensed as priest-in- charge of the nearby parishes of Londesborough, Nunburnholme, Hayton, Burnby, Shiptonthorpe and Huggate. This extension of responsibility may have links in its intentions with the much earlier ministerial structures dating from the 13th century, as being appropriate for widely spread but sparsely populated rural parishes in the 21st century. The Diocesan Pastoral Committee agreed that the nine parishes should be divided for administrative purposes into two benefices, called Pocklington Wold (Givendale, Huggate, Millington, Nunburnholme and Pocklington) and Londesborough Wold (Burnby, Hayton, Londesborough and Shiptonthorpe). The union of the benefices came into effect in January 2010.
6 September 2014
The Pocklington Group of Churches
St Mary, Huggate St Ethelburga, Givendale St Margaret, Millington
St James, Nunburnholme St Martin, Hayton All Saints Pocklington
All Saints Shiptonthorpe St Giles, Burnby All Saints Londesborough
7 September 2014
Pocklington - The Town
The Pocklington area lies across parts of the Vale of York and the beautiful western edge of the Yorkshire Wolds. Pocklington was recorded as a Town in the Doomsday Book (one of only five in the whole of Yorkshire). Markets were held on a Saturday since Medieval times and they continue now every Tuesday. All Saints Church is the oldest building in town and other buildings and the market grew up around it. In 1514, John Dolman a local lawyer and auditor of causes for Cardinal Wolsey founded Pocklington School. William Wilberforce is one of the school’s most celebrated old boys and he wrote his first letters against slavery whilst a pupil there.
As well as Pocklington School there are four other flourishing schools in town. The Church of England, Infants School has strong associations with the church. There is also a Roman Catholic Infant and Junior School, a Community Junior School and the Community Secondary School called Woldgate College.
There are very good well established shops in Pocklington together with high street banks, building societies and post office. The street market is held each Tuesday and there are three major supermarkets close to the town centre. The town has a health centre, dentists – both NHS and private, the county library, a swimming pool and sports centre, other sports and dancing clubs, pubs, restaurants and cafes.
8 September 2014
The Surrounding villages
The villages in the group lie within a radius of about 8 miles of Pocklington. There are 3 Church of England primary schools, all of which have very good reputations. Many of the village churches date from the twelfth century. They are geographically at the centres of the villages and all are at the heart of village life. The parishes are separate yet united by the shared ministry of the vicar, the curates, the retired clergy and many lay readers and lay worship leaders. Each village is unique and has its own character and identity. All lie in the rich agricultural area on the western fringes of the Yorkshire Wolds. The countryside is popular for walkers at all times of the year and many people on holiday visit the various churches as they tour the area. There is farming, horticulture and some light industry in the area but principally the inhabitants work locally, commute to York, Beverley or Hull or are retired. Throughout the area there is growth in building. Young families are attracted to the area and to the village primary schools. For secondary education the children travel to Pocklington or Market Weighton. Further details of each village church follows later in the profile.
Pocklington CE (VC) Infant School
Pocklington Infant School is on the outskirts of the town of Pocklington. Most of the children live in the town but some come from outlying villages. The School is housed in a modern building which is part open-plan plus separate classrooms. There is an early admissions policy and there are approximately 192 children on roll between 4 and 7 years.
A new Headteacher was appointed for the start of the September 2008 term.
The Chair of Governors is an active member of All Saints Church, as is the other Foundation Governor. There is increasing use of All Saints Church by the school for its services and celebrations.
9 September 2014
Group Administrator
A Group Administrator is based in the Church Office at All Saints, Pocklington, 4- mornings a week and is proportionately funded by the 9 parishes. The job purpose is to provide administrative support to the Vicar in the management of the 9 Parishes and to ensure effective communication between all relevant staff, the Deanery and the Diocese.
10 September 2014
The Benefice of Pocklington Wold
Comprising: All Saints, Pocklington, St. Margaret, Millington, St. Ethelburga, Givendale, St. Mary’s, Huggate and St. James, Nunburnholme
All Saints Pocklington
11 September 2014
The parish church of Pocklington is situated in the centre of town. The church is a grade 1 listed building and is known locally as the Cathedral of the Wolds. It was built between 1190 and 1460 and there is blend of styles from Early English to Perpendicular. The final phase of the main building programme was the construction of the impressive 120ft Tower which dominates the town and the surrounding countryside.
The church has modern wooden connected chairs for 150, with further stackable seating for 300. There are toilet facilities for the disabled at the back of church and a Rainbow Room for parents and small children. A meeting room and attached kitchen adjoin the main church building. We have coffee mornings twice a week,Tuesdays and Saturdays.
The church building is open for prayer and reflection every day from 8.00am until 4.00pm.
The tower houses a peal of eight bells and is manned by an enthusiastic team of bell- ringers. They ring each Sunday, practice on Tuesday evening and the bells are also used by visiting teams from time to time.
The churchyard is ‘closed’ as no burials have taken place since the 19th century. In it there is a neat designated area which is available for the interment of ashes. The town cemetery is nearby for burials.
12 September 2014
Congregation Profile
The parish of Pocklington covers all the town area and the hamlet of Kilnwick Percy, together with isolated farms and other houses. The population is 8500, with a further 1500 in the villages. Housing varies from old larger houses, Victorian terraces, to modern houses and bungalows in recent developments. The majority of houses are owner occupied, although a significant number are Civic or Housing Association controlled. Unemployment in the area is lower than the national average and although many people work in Pocklington a large number commute to York, Beverley or Hull. All age groups are well represented within the communities, but ethnic diversity is minimal. There is a whole spectrum of socio-economic groups ranging from single parents, young families through to retired people.
In 2014 the Electoral Roll of All Saints stands at 116 and average attendance on a Sunday is about 90. There is a midweek communion on a Thursday and a ‘prayers for healing’ service takes place on Mondays. Some Sunday worshipers come to these services as well. The clergy also make home communion visits and take a communion service in the local care home each month. There is a wide age range in the congregations with young families as well as middle and older age groups. There is a good gender balance in all the age groups.
In the last few years there has been a concerted effort to bring in and welcome young families. We have a family service each month and at all services the Rainbow Room, close-by and where loud-speakers relay the service being held in church, is available for parents and children to come and go. During the week there is a Little Saints activity where parents and young children meet for bible stories, prayer, songs and play.
Each village church has its own regular services and further details of the service rota are shown in Appendix 1. The congregation profiles are described under the headings of each separate church. The total Electoral Roll for all the villages churches stands at about 150 and on average about 50 attend the various Sunday services. There are also regular group services where the whole group worship together in one of the larger churches. At Easter and Christmas major services take place in all the churches and no- one is left out.
Weekly Services and Average Attendance
Sunday 8.00 Holy Communion BCP 15
10.45 Sung Eucharist CW 70
4.00 Evensong BCP 5 Monday 12.00 Midday prayers 8 Thursday 10.00 Holy Communion BCP 25
There are variations on special occasions. Newcomers, children, young people and visitors of all traditions are welcome at all services. . As well as the formal services there are other regular meetings and activities in and around the church.
13 September 2014
Occasional Offices
In the last two years the following services have been held at All Saints,
2013
Baptisms (Children) 25 Weddings 13
Funerals (in Church) 38 Funerals (at Crematorium) 25
The House for Duty Accommodation
The house was purchased in 2011. The accommodation has three bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs. Downstairs there are three reception rooms,(one could be used as a fourth bedroom or a study) and a breakfast kitchen and utility room.
The house is situated in a cul de sac and the fully enclosed, lawned rear garden backs on to open farm land with extensive views. To the front there is a driveway for off road parking.
14 September 2014
What we get up to in our mission life!
Parochial Church Council Development and Working Groups
Each group works for the glory of God and the building up of his kingdom and people in this parish.
Each group meets at suitable intervals so as to allow a continuous rolling programme of activity. . Childrens' and Young Family outreach group organises various events Summer Saints, Easter Saints and Christmas Saints activity days Flying Man Festival Group organises this very popular annual event.
Church Music
Music is important to All Saints Church, with its capacity to unify and inspire, and visitors have said how delighted they were to be part of a congregation that sings well with life and purpose. At All Saints Pocklington we use a wide variety of hymns from the book Common Praise and Mission Praise. The choir sings an anthem, and perhaps also an introit, in the morning service. The church is affiliated to the Royal School of Church Music. Occasionally we will incorporate other styles of music in our services, notably at monthly Family Services and regular Churches Together events.
Little Saints
We are a group for children from new-born to school age and their parents, grandparents and carers. We meet in All Saints Church, Pocklington every Thursday throughout term-time, at 1.45 p.m; we have bible stories, prayers, songs and play. This church believes that children are a rich and beautiful resource and we accept them as a gift to us.
From Emily, with help from her Mum: “…………… Little Saints is a happy place I go Where I can be close to God and Jesus too. Along with some of my friends, We have a sing and I can dance if I want………………….”
15 September 2014
From Evie, with help from her Mum too: “…………….We spend some time with Father God, And say our little prayer, And every time we come to church, We’re always welcome there………………………………..”
Flying Man
This is an annual fund-raising festival held in Pocklington since 2004. The name derives from Thomas Pelling who was a travelling entertainer and whose act was to 'fly' down a rope from a great height, dressed with wings. He came to an untimely end when performing his act in Pocklington; a plaque on the east end of the outside of the church commemorates the sad event in 1733. The festival is in early May and takes place over the weekend with abseiling down the church tower, cafe, birds of prey, teffy bears on zip wires, stalls and entertainment, raising about £7000 for church funds.
Men's and Ladies Breakfasts
Several times throughout the year there is a Ladies Breakfast and also a Mens Breakfast (two separate events) meeting in a local pub at 0815 on a Saturday, to enjoy good company and to listen to an invited speaker.
Bell Ringing
Ringing has taken place at Pocklington continuously since the bells were increased from a 5 in the early part of the 1900s.
Prayer Group
Prayer is the cornerstone of our ministry. There are prayers for healing every Monday at 12 noon in the Lady Chapel led by a Lay Team.
16 September 2014
Bereavement Group
A trained Lay Team offer continuing support to all in need, known as the Pastoral Team and they organise the Annual Memorial Service of Thanksgiving each October.
Baptism Preparation Group
A lay team together with the clergy prepare parents and god parents for the baptism of their child. They attend a meeting in church consisting of a talk about baptism, a look at the baptism service with opportunities for discussion and fellowship with the other families. Families are invited to attend the monthly Family Service for the Welcome.
St Crux
As part of the fundraising effort each year the St Crux church in York city is hired for the day. Members of the congregation travel to York and organise various stalls, second hand books stalls, bric a brac, garden plants and refreshments, sandwiches, cakes etc. It is also an opportunity for outreach and mission to the many who call. It raises about £1000 for church funds.
Open The Book
Open the Book
A team from All Saints and neighbouring churches visit a number of local primary schools each half term and present a short assembly based on stories from "The Lion Storyteller Bible” by Bob Hartman.
17 September 2014
Mothers Union
The Mothers Union in Pocklington is a very vibrant branch with 30 members, having one meeting each month.
There is a varied programme of events mainly based on the “five objects”. There are fund-raising events for projects both here and overseas. Many members continue to work in the activities involved with Mothers Union including Baptism Preparation, Little Saints, Crèche for events in church, knitting for the Special Care Baby Unit in York Hospital, hospital visiting, visiting the housebound and those in Care Homes and assisting in communion services in a Care Home.
Tuesday Stalls
Tuesday stalls operate from April through to the end of September raising what is normally a reasonable sum of money towards Church funds by selling a variety of goods ranging from bric-a-brac, cakes, preserves, plants and garden produce, in fact anything that is sellable. Coffee or tea is available, along with biscuits, for the cost of a donation and the gathering is quite a social affair.
Tuesday Coffee Mornings
These take place every Tuesday throughout the year and the nave of the church is used as a cafe. There is a rota of helpers. We serve coffee and sell cakes and it is well supported by the wider community who come along for friendship and fellowship. It is a means of outreach and mission in a friendly way.
Saturday Coffee Mornings Every Saturday throughout the year there is a coffee morning in the Meeting Room downstairs in the church. Again there is a rota of helpers and it is well attended and provides a further opportunity for friendship, fellowship, outreach and mission.
Friends of Pocklington Church This is recent initiative to provide financial support from the wider community for the upkeep and maintenance of the church building.
18 September 2014
Fairtrade
All Saints Church, Pocklington has promoted Fairtrade for a number of years. A Fairtrade table is set up after the 10.45 am service on alternate Sundays. A range of products is available from chocolate to dried fruit, tea and coffee to cards and paper. The table is run by members of the congregation.
Flower Group
Our talented and very active flower arrangers dress the church for every occasion including dedicated flower festivals. The church always looks spectacular for the major festivals.
Website
All Saints website (www.pocklingtongroupofchurches.org) was updated in August 2008 and now incorporates information and links with all the churches in the Pocklington Group of Churches. There is also a website for flying man and the friends of pocklington church. www.pocklingtonchurchfriends.org.uk www.pockflyingman.org.uk
19 September 2014
St Margaret, Millington
The village Millington enjoys a pleasant situation on the side of a valley at the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds. There are about 55 houses in the village with a further 15 or so outlying farms and other properties. These are almost entirely owner occupied. In the village there is a public house (The Gait Inn), The Ramblers Rest Tea-rooms and Licensed Restaurant and the Village Hall. Other businesses within the village include a farm, a metal work- shop and bed & breakfast establishments. The area is a focal point for walkers with The Minster Way passing through the village and The Wolds Way nearby along with a good network of other paths. The population of the village is about 128 including 23 children. Most people who work have to travel outside the village which is not served by public transport. Bus services and shopping facilities can be found in Pocklington (3 miles away). The village is reputedly the site of the Roman settlement Delgovicia.
The Church
The Structure of the Church preserves the original plan of the mid 12th century nave and 14th century chancel although there have been later alterations.
Inside, the pointed chancel arch is probably a 14th Century alteration of the original Norman arch. The stained glass window in the south wall portrays the Road to Emmaus
20 September 2014
(Luke ch 24 v 13-32). The scenery depicts that around Millington. The window was designed and installed by Tom Denny, and dedicated by the Archbishop of York in 2007. At the west end the internal tower houses two bells; the smaller being 14th century and the larger is 15th century. The altar, lectern, pulpit and chancel fittings are all oak and modern. The altar rails are by Thompson of Kilburn (The Mouse Man). Near the pulpit there is a small round font which is thought to be Saxon.
In the churchyard there are many inscriptions dating from the early 1800s and close to the church path are two cross bases that are believed to be medieval. One has been inscribed as a sundial. These and the church are Grade 2 listed.
Millington is a LEP Parish and services are held as follows:- ; 2nd Sunday is Holy Communion, 4th Sunday is Morning Prayer.
21 September 2014
St. Ethelburga, Great Givendale
This unfussy little Wolds Church, which seats about 50 people, nestles at the head of a valley overlooking ponds and woodland and early in the year is surrounded by aconites and snowdrops.
It serves the rural hamlet of Givendale and the surrounding area and because it is situated on a well used bridle path it also provides “a place of rest and quiet” for many a passer-by – be they on foot, bike or in the car. As a congregation we feel this is an important facility to offer and so the church is always open.
The original church dates back to the 11th. Century and reconstruction work took place in the mid-19th. Century. It has recently undergone outside repair work to walls, windows, bells and rainwater goods and inside is also in good order and cared for.
Our twice monthly services, Morning Prayer and Holy Communion, have an average attendance of 8-12 people. The regular congregation is made up of a few local people and people from other villages and Pocklington. Numbers are boosted by more locals at Harvest, which is followed by a supper, (about 50) and by people from all over to our candlelit Christmas Eve Carol Service (about 90) – candlelit because we have no electric light!
We pay our parish Share each year, have recently tried to encourage people to get together for coffee/embroidery sessions and occasionally have fund-raising activities.
All-in-All------A Traditional Little Gem!
22 September 2014
St Mary, Huggate
Location
The village lies in a dip at the summit of the Yorkshire Wolds, about three miles south of the A166 York to Bridlington road. It is situated approximately eight miles from Pocklington and ten miles from Driffield, the local market towns which serve the surrounding rural communities.
With its surrounding farms, Huggate is the second largest parish in area in the East Riding.
History, Population and Development
Huggate village is a long established settlement, with ancient British entrenchments and the manor is mentioned in the Doomsday Book. The current field names reflect the medieval agricultural system and the church, formerly All Saints, is known to have been in existence in the twelfth century. Over the centuries agriculture has been the chief employment and revenue in the village until the increase in mechanisation in the 1950s.
23 September 2014
It is a small village with a mix of families, young couples, and retired people, who are well integrated and supportive of one another.
The majority of employed people now work in local towns and cities in a diverse range of professions and trades. There are no plans for future large-scale housing development and new residences are conversions or ‘in-fill’.
Amenities
Huggate is an attractive village with the second deepest well in England located on the Green. It has two marrs, or ponds with a large duck population well fed by the young children! There is a part time Post Office and daily newspapers are available for collection in the village. A travelling baker, a fish-merchant and the mobile library visit the village. There is a family run inn with a restaurant and a recently opened tearoom and craft shop. There is a bus to Pocklington on market day. The majority of primary aged children attend the local Church of England school at Warter. At secondary age the children either attend Woldgate School in Pocklington or the independent Pocklington School. For pre-school aged children there is a thriving pre-school at Warter Community Centre, which is well attended by our village children.
The Church
St Mary’s Church is the sole place of worship in Huggate. The church building is in a good state of repair, the most recent major repairs being to the steeple in the 1980s. There is no outstanding work from the last Quinquennial Inspection in 2003. The church has both a vestry and a belfry, but no parish hall or meeting room. However church meetings are held in either the church or in homes of the parishioners. The building is well maintained by the congregation, with flower and cleaning rotas involving many people. The church kneelers were made by a number of villagers and demonstrate the care taken of the church. The churchyard is well tended by a parishioner. The church is opened daily for quiet reflection and this is welcomed by both villagers and frequent visitors to the church from far and wide.
Spiritual life and worship
A weekly Sunday morning service of Holy Communion, Morning Prayer or Family Worship is held; and a group service on the fifth Sundays.
The rural heritage of the community is evident at harvest time, when the church is beautifully decorated with flowers and produce and the service of thanksgiving is followed by a harvest supper. The carol singing in the village and surrounding farms is always well supported. The Christingle service, with readings and music by the children is well attended and donations are given to the local children’s hospice. Each year there is also a Pancake supper evening in church.
Fund Raising and Events
Fund raising for the upkeep of the church is derived from gift aid, offerings at church services and social events such as quiz nights, sponsored walks, coffee mornings, raffles, and tombolas. There are notelets designed by a parishioner, and historical information about the church and the village on sale in church to support church funds.
24 September 2014
Many people with family connections to the village strongly support our fund raising efforts.
The church is central to most events in the village and the ‘Heart of Huggate’ group have organised a variety of events celebrating the Millennium and the Golden Jubilee which has involved the whole community in displays of art work, maypole dancing, children’s sports and an evening of entertainment with a live band. This has led to a bi-annual Huggate Feast. Through these activities the money raised has provided a new seat for the churchyard extension.
Future Objectives
Our objective as a parish over the next few years is to provide greater inclusiveness to all of those within our parish and the other parishes in the benefice. The main focus will be in family involvement, building on the work done at the local primary school.
.
St. James, Nunburnholme with Warter
The Parish The parish consists of two villages, Nunburnholme and Warter, about two miles apart. Nunburnholme lies in a valley on the edge of the Wolds. It’s position away from main roads means that there is little through traffic, and the village gives an impression of rural tranquillity. The Wolds Way passes through the village. There is a population of about 130, with quite a social mix – agricultural workers, commuting professionals, housewives, retired people, and their families, covering the whole age range. There are, however, virtually no facilities in the village: no shop, post office or pub, no bus service to speak of, no village hall. The only public building is the church.
Nunburnholme was the home of Revd Francis Orpen Morris, a distinguished Victorian naturalist and author of a series of books on British birds. He was Rector of Nunburnholme from 1854 to 1893. He was succeeded in this post by his son, Revd Marmaduke Charles Frederick Morris, who in 1902 donated a new iron bellframe for six bells. He also wrote a number of books about the village and the Yorkshire way of life. Both father and son are interred in the churchyard, near the south porch. Bell ringing groups still visit the church regularly, and there is an annual bell service.
25 September 2014
Warter is situated on the ridge above Nunburnholme, on the main road between Pocklington and Driffield. It is slightly bigger than Nunburnholme, and is essentially an estate village: most of the housing belongs to the Warter estate, and a majority of the working population works on the estate. Warter has the church school, a post office, and a regular bus service between York and Bridlington (via Pocklington and Driffield); it also has a redundant church, closed in the 1970s, now owned by a Trust, and used from time to time by the school.
The Church
The church is a small, quite attractive, Grade 1 listed building. The oldest part is Norman; it was extensively restored in 1872-73, and a major restoration of the tower and bells took place in 2000-01. There is also a Saxon cross which attracts visitors from a wide area. Restoration and maintenance work continues, but the fabric is generally in good order. In addition to worship, the church is also used occasionally for meetings (e.g. parish council), but the lack of water, toilet or kitchen facilities makes it impracticable currently to expand use by the community.
The congregation and worship
There are 23 people on the electoral roll, almost all from Nunburnholme.
The normal pattern of worship: is Family Communion at 10.45 on the first Sunday of the month, following Common Worship, and All-Age Worship, led by a Lay Worship Leader, at 10.45 on the third Sunday. Family Communion usually attracts a congregation of up to 20, of whom perhaps half would be from outside the parish; for All-Age Worship, attendance is usually lower. At Harvest Festival and Christmas, however, the church is full (about 60).
The hymn book used is complete Mission Praise (purchased entirely from donations by parishioners and friends).
There is a recently formed bell ringing group who ring the bells for Sunday worship and practice weekly.
Finance
The church’s income comes mainly from collections at the services and fundraising. There is an envelope scheme, and some of the congregation use Gift Aid, but the average level of giving is not high. Fundraising is mainly undertaken by the Jubilee Committee, which was originally set up to organise events for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee but now organises social events mainly for the church, notably an annual Summer Fete and Safari Supper. We make ends meet and pay our way but there is little leeway.
26 September 2014
Warter C.E. Primary School
There has been a primary school in Warter since the 1850s and it continues to be at the heart of the community. The current school was opened in 1976 to replace the older school and serves mainly the villages of Warter, Nunburnholme and Huggate with another 35% of pupils from outside the catchment area. In the past 16 years the school roll has risen from 30 to the current 146. There has also been a large building programme over the last few years to cope with the increase in pupil numbers. We now have five classes, early admissions room, staffroom, ICT suite, office and kitchen. There is an excellent team of teachers and associate staff that provide a first class education for our children and this was recognised in our last inspection report.
The school is well respected by the local community and churches and there are many opportunities for everyone to share in some of the major events in the school calendar such as end of term services, carol service and pantomime. The services are held in the former parish church of Warter.
27 September 2014
The Benefice of Londesborough Wold
Comprising: All Saints, Londesborough, St. Giles, Burnby, St. Martin, Hayton and All Saints, Shiptonthorpe
28 September 2014
Londesborough Wold
Where we are
Attractively sited on the edge of the Vale of York, the Londesborough Group consists of four rural parishes in East Yorkshire. There is good access to the major towns of York, Hull and Beverley, and the area is also served by the smaller market towns of Pocklington, Market Weighton and Driffield.
Our worship To fit in with the different needs of the various communities, the worship pattern across the group is very varied. As might be expected, in the quieter more traditional villages, the preferred services are taken from the Book of Common Prayer, usually Morning Prayer or 1662 Holy Communion. Among the more lively communities, there is a preference for Common Worship, Morning Prayer, Family Communion or All- Age Worship. In addition to these regular services there the seasonal ones, including Lent, Holy Week and Christingle. .
Our music
Music in the different churches is both traditional and modern, and further details on what is sung or played where will be found in the pages of the individual parish publications. We are lucky enough to have within the group several competent musicians. We are able to call upon the services of a local choir to augment our singing for special occasions, and the smaller churches that are unable to provide regular musicians use recorded music.
Outreach In addition to the work done by the local worship leaders, pastoral care aspects have been developed in recent years, with individuals undertaking training in Christian counselling and bereavement. There is a dedicated team of people involved in working with children and young people – there is input from the church community into the local school, and there are thriving groups run for youngsters of different age groups.
Youth and Children’s Work
Meetings are held weekly during term time – further details on these are to be found in the Shiptonthorpe pages, where most of the activities for children and young people take place.
House Groups
A House Group meets regularly for prayer, praise and bible study.
29 September 2014
St Giles, Burnby
Burnby is a rural parish centred on the hamlet of Burnby and extending to outlying farms. It nestles under the Yorkshire Wolds which start to rise just a few hundred yards behind the village. It is just 3 miles from the thriving market town of Pocklington and 15 miles from the beautiful city of York. At the heart of the village is the small and ancient church which is truly the focal point of the community. It is a small community of some 46 houses which is not significantly more than existed when records began in the 9th century!
The History of Burnby
Burnby is first mentioned as a Scandinavian settlement in the 9th century. It consisted of some 1700 acres which were owned by the Archbishop of York. It is stated that there were just 18 families living in Burnby, which means “stream village”.
The first documented reference to the Church was when Rector, Roger de Fiskerton, was presented in 1282 by the patron Edmund Deyncourt. At this time the main occupation in Burnby was sheep farming. It would appear that little changed in Burnby during the next three hundred years as by 1672 the community had only grown to 29 households.
Although there is no mention of a church in the Domesday Book the present structure must have been built soon after the Norman Conquest. The Church was built of stone on a simple Norman plan and endowed with two oxgangs of land (c. 30 acres).
Over the centuries the Church has been altered and restored on many occasions, as shown by the different styles of architecture. The first restoration took place in 1583 when the chancel was restored.
The Church is in a good state of repair and has not needed any major work for many years. Routine maintenance keeps the fabric in good condition. The Church bells were first recast in 1886 and then refurbished and rehung in 1994. The churchyard is well looked after and the grass is mown regularly.
The Community of Burnby
Burnby is a rural community, the population of the extended parish being about 120. There are no schools, shops or public houses in Burnby and the Church, which stands on a small mound right in the middle of the hamlet, is the focal point of much of local life.
30 September 2014
Modern farming requires very little manual labour so the population work in a variety of occupations. We have a doctor, a vet, bankers, business men and women, agricultural workers, teachers, kennels, riding stables and some retired people. The population is predominantly middle aged but we have had a recent influx of young couples and now have quite a few young children.
The Church figures largely in the social life of the community with Safari Suppers, dinner parties and just plain simple parties being held to raise money for the Church and, of course, to have a good time. In fact Burnby is well known for its good parties.
Being such a small community, there are no formal organisations based in Burnby but there is plenty of support for those who are ill, in need or bereaved. Residents play a full and active part in the many local organisations in the area. They are aware of what is going on in the community without ever prying; it is a happy and friendly place to live.
There has been a service in Burnby church every Sunday for many years. We have virtually the whole community in attendance on the major festivals but only a small congregation in between.
The church in Burnby is well supported financially and pays its quota to York in full and on time. We have always supported the expenses and costs of our shared vicar as we firmly believe that we cannot expect our vicar to do his/her job effectively unless we give him the tools that he/she needs for the job. Our income has exceeded our expenditure for many years as we have a scheme of regular giving following a successful stewardship campaign.
St Martin, Hayton
The Community
Hayton is a small village on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds. Nearby are the market towns of Pocklington (1 mile), Market Weighton (5 miles) and Beverley (9 miles). It lies on the line of an old Roman road and has regular excavations and experts believe that there was an old Roman Fort covering about 4 acres, in the south-west of the village that dates back to 75AD. The city of Hull is 25 miles to the North West. The village is divided by the A1079 which is the main route between Hull and York.
Hayton has been expanding and now has a population of approximately 200 people with about 10% aged under 16, 75% aged between 16 and 59, and 15% aged over 60. Facilities in the village include a garage with shop and post office, public house with restaurant and a village hall. Schools, sports and leisure facilities and medical
31 September 2014
facilities are in the nearby town of Pocklington. The town also has many restaurants, shops and public, primary and secondary schools.
There is a thriving social network with activities involving nearby villages of Bielby, Burnby, Londesborough and Nunburnholme. These include quiz nights, an annual pantomime, barbeques, an annual cricket match and fund raising events for the church.
The Church
St Martin’s Church dates from the 12th Century. We have recently had a grant from English Heritage to carry out restoration work to the roof and tower; this work is now complete. There are two bells in the tower and the third bell, which has stood on the floor at the rear of the church, has been restored and will soon be put back into action. Services take place on the second and fourth Sundays in the month and are led by Lay Worship Leaders and visiting clergy. Special services include a Christmas service, Christingle, Harvest and Mothering Sunday.
Finances
The PCC is committed to paying the Parish Share on time and in full. £68,000 has been spent on work highlighted in the English Heritage restoration programme and Quinquennial Report.
32 September 2014
All Saints Londesborough
Location
The Parish of Londesborough is in the south eastern corner of the Londesborough Group of Parishes adjacent to Nunburnholme and Shiptonthorpe parishes. It includes nine outlying farms and the village and has a total population of approximately 180. It has a full mix of age groups with 25% being retired and 18% being under 16 years old. Children attend the Market Weighton Infant and Junior Schools or Warter School and, in general, move on to the Senior School at Market Weighton. There is almost full employment with Agriculture, Prison and Care Homes being the main employers.
Londesborough has little in the way of services; a letter box, a fortnightly visit by the mobile library and a bus service on a Tuesday and Friday mornings to the Pocklington and Market Weighton Markets respectively. It is however blessed with two meeting places which are available to hire. The Concert Hall is a space of some 105sqm, with additional stage, kitchen and ladies and gents facilities, and the Reading Room, which has two rooms capable of accommodating meetings and parties of up to 10 or 40 people respectively with a newly refurbished kitchen. Having only one road in, through traffic is limited to agricultural vehicles and cricket club attendees going to Park Farm and the adjacent Cricket Club. The WI has long been established in the village. The Produce Show has been held annually in the Concert hall since 1946 and is open to all in the villages of Londesborough, Goodmanham, Burnby, Nunburnholme and Hayton. Coffee mornings and parties are social and fundraising events. Macmillon, Marie Curie and Hearing Dogs for Deaf People have benefited, while annual collections for the Lifeboat and Royal British Legion take place.
History
In common with many villages, Londesborough is first documented in the Doomsday Book and it is probable that the Romans and the Vikings also had settlements in the vicinity. Bronze and Iron Age earthworks can also be found on the Wold farm land. It is recorded by Bede that the conversion of King Edwin to Christianity by St. Paulinus took place here.
Unlike the other villages in the group, Londesborough remains an Estate Village, passing through the hands of the Clifford family, 1469-1643, the Earls of Burlington, 1643-1753 and the Dukes of Devonshire1753-1845. George Hudson, The Railway King, bought it in 1845 and sold it again in 1850 to the Londesborough family who entertained Royalty here. In 1923 the Estate was bought by Mr. Lupton Booth. In 1935 Mr. Booth bequeathed Londesborough to Richard Ashwin who vowed that no tenant
33 September 2014
would regret his ownership. His family endeavour to continue that tradition of care for the people and fabric of the estate.
The Church
All Saints Church, Londesborough is the second largest church in the group accommodating up to about 120 people. Originally built in the Late C12, evidence of
34 September 2014
earlier stonework can be seen, and modifications have taken place up to the late C20. In 2003 the tower was re-leaded and the parapet and pinnacles rebuilt and in 2006 the roof over the north aisle was renewed. Other than oil fired central heating and electric lighting, the Church has no "modern" facilities. Meetings and socials with refreshments usually taking place in the Reading Room or peoples homes. The Churchyard is maintained on a voluntary basis and we are working towards a meadow sward in places.
Parish Life
Londesborough is a small community of 181 persons aged 1 to 97 in 83 dwellings. 25% are retired, 18% under 16 and 3 are college students. Those working are mostly low waged with young families. About 5 households can be described as well off. Professional care workers tend to do shift work. Quite a few families are single parent families or families coping with serious health problems.
The PCC’s policy has been to create opportunities for people to come together as a community. The Church is central to the village. There are those who attend services regularly and those who care deeply about the building and its history but only attend funerals out of respect for the deceased. Flowers are arranged weekly in the Church except during Advent and Lent and a rota is drawn up. 30 people played their part once or twice this year. The Church is open every Wednesday from June to September between 10am and 4pm, with “Church Sitters” taking 2 hour sessions. This year 16 people took turns.
For many years the “Londesborough Ladies” have been serving refreshments in the Reading Room on Bank Holiday Sunday and Mondays. Fund raising mainly for the Church but also occasionally for the WI or sometimes a particular charity.
Church Finances
Our finances remain reasonably healthy. We pay our parish share and actively raise funds throughout the year. Our primary activity is through serving refreshments in the Reading Room on all Bank Holiday Sundays and Mondays, as well as during two "Snowdrop Sundays” in February. The Bank Holiday Refreshments have been going on for 25 years and become relied upon by visitors to the area. Various other fundraising activities and social events take place each year.
Since 2003, the PCC has spent a total of £83,107, mainly on repairs to our Church Tower and the re-roofing of the whole of the north aisle. We were grateful to receive an English Heritage grant of £38,000. The remaining £45,000 was raised through other smaller grants, reclaimed VAT, but principally by fund raising. The PCC is about to start the refurbishment of our Church Organ (at a cost of £13,800) and in future years will need to undertake work on our three church bells which will enable them to be rung once more, install a sound system so that those with hearing aids can be accommodated and remove some pews so that better circulating social space can be created.
Church fundraising can be fun. We held a Summer Dance on a very warm evening in the Concert Hall, which we are very lucky to be able to use for such events. All tickets were sold. The band was a group called “Dark Moon” who kept us on the dance floor all night. We had a break for a delicious pie and pea supper and a selection of scrumptious sweets, then it was back to the dance floor to dance off the calories. There was also a
35 September 2014
tombola for people to try their luck with some very good prizes which had been donated by many kind people.
Londesborough Alms Houses
The Almshouses were built by the 1st Earl of Burlington in c1678. They consist of six one- bedroomed bungalows and belong to the Londesborough Hospital Charity which is regulated by a Scheme of the Charity Commission.The four Trustees are the Owner of the Londesborough Estate, the Incumbent, and two co-opted Trustees.
The dwellings are known as Burlington Row. To be eligible, persons have to be over 50 and single. A married couple can be appointed if no suitably qualified person has applied. It is open for persons living in Londesborough, Shiptonthorpe and Market Weighton; Londesborough applicants have precedence. Under a recent variation of the scheme someone under 50 can be appointed with permission of the Charity commission.
The Congregation
Londesborough has a very strong community spirit which is very precious. There are very strong links to the church. Although the actual attendance at church by people of the village is sometimes low, they always come up trumps at special occasions, Harvest, Christmas Service, Mothers day and other times. Services are mainly taken from the Book of Common Prayer. 1st Sunday being Morning Prayer, 2nd & 4th, Holy Communion, No service on the 3rd Sunday and Group Service on the 5th. Attendance ranges between 6 to 12 for regular services. We try to hold "Special" services on a regular basis throughout the year when attendance can be 30 to 50+.
The pastoral caring side of the village is very much an important part of our Community and we are developing it more and more so that we can "reach" out to each other in times of need.
36 September 2014
All Saints Shiptonthorpe
The Village
Shiptonthorpe is a growing village; it has a population of approximately 500 people. The last census, taken in 2001, showed that 60% were in the 25–64 age range and there were 68 young people of school age. The village is situated on the A1079 between the market towns of Pocklington and Market Weighton. Traditionally a farming village, its profile is changing to a mix of professional, business and skilled trades’ people who have moved into the village, without however changing its rural character and links with the land. Villagers are employed locally in farming, the building trades and engineering. Others commute to the commercial cities of Leeds, Hull and York.
The village has a public house, an Indian Restaurant, and Little Chef, a large garden centre, two garages (one is a main dealership). There is a Spar shop situated at the BP garage which is open 24 hours a day. Full shopping facilities are available in the market towns of Market Weighton (2 miles) and Pocklington (5miles). Leisure facilities include a Parent and Toddler group, bowling club, football league, a ladies’ group, a whist drive and weekly Coffee Morning (natterbox). An hourly bus service connecting York and Hull runs through the village.
The Congregation
We work towards meeting the aspirations of all Christians; our tradition is central and we have a broad range of services each month:
Support and activities
Administratively the Church has the support of an active Parochial Church Council, hard working and enthusiastic Church Wardens, Secretary and Treasurer. In addition we have:
Children’s and Youth Work We had children's and youth groups until recently but still retain links with the people involved.
Kids Zone was for Primary School children. Activities included craft, games, drama and singing – always based around a Bible theme or story.
37 September 2014
Youth Fellowship…was for Secondary School age and above (school years 7 to 13). We had a wide range of activities and outings. Bible study was usually once a month and we had residentials once or twice a year. Both Kids Zone and Youth Fellowship met weekly during term times. Attendance (averaging 6 to 10) was good in both groups.
A House Group meets weekly.
We work closely with the Methodist Church to fund-raise for the upkeep of the two churches and the community. Events held include Open Gardens, Flower Festival, Craft Fair, carol singing, and community functions.
“Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honouring each other. Never be lazy in your work, but serve the Lord enthusiastically.” Romans 12: 10, 11.
Our Church
The parish church is an attractive 13th century building, substantially renovated in the 16th and 19th centuries. The medieval tower accommodates two bells and there are several stained glass windows. There is evidence of worship on or near this site since Saxon times.
Our Finances
The Church finances are in balance. We have completed our Church Tower project, the renewal of electrics and creation of disabled access.
38 September 2014
.
The Church School
Currently Shiptonthorpe Church has close links with the Church’s Primary School in the village of Warter. A church warden and a member of the PCC are actively involved in the school, exploring both religious and secular themes and relating them to Christian values and teachings. Art, games and drama are used to theme the topics explored in the assemblies. Over the years the relationship between the school and Church has remained close as a result of this co-operation.
Our Vision
Building on our existing activities we actively seek to draw others into the life of the church by reaching out to the young, to lapsed Christians and non-Christians We also seek to increase the use of our churches by holding musical and choral recitals, thus reaching out to the communities. We are working to increase the awareness in the local communities of the availability of our churches for weddings and baptisms. To make our churches places where young people and children can come and feel that it is not ‘uncool.’ To make our churches warm and welcoming places to come to when in need, or seeking friendship To introduce people to the grace and love of God Our Churches will soon be open daily for private prayer To build places of worship for all sectors of the Christian communion
Conclusion
We have moved on from being completely separate parishes, to being a group in name and action. We look to develop further as a group, by growing closer so that we can come together more often and truly feel part of a family. We hope to continue to develop the skills and strengths of lay people.
39 September 2014
Person Profile
DIOCESE OF YORK
HOUSE FOR DUTY ASSISTANT CURATE A part time appointment with no incumbent responsibilities
required for the Pocklington Group of Parishes situated between the city of York and the market town of Beverley. A group of rural parishes centred on the market town of Pocklington on the southern edge of the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds. We can offer:
. an enthusiastic team of Vicar, active retired priests, Readers, Pastoral Assistans, Lay Worship Leaders, an Administrator and Church Wardens. . an attractive detached 3-bedroomed house in the market town of Pocklington, with its vibrant life and resources . two Benefices with a total of nine Churches exploring the Minster Model of Ministry . one market town parish and eight beautiful Yorkshire Wolds parishes with churches in good order and welcoming congregations. . An opportunity to exercise / develop your own gifts
We seek a priest who:
. enjoys both market town and rural life. . has the desire and ability to work within a team across the whole of both Benefices . can contribute to the development and share the commitment to the Minster Model of Ministry . will help us to facilitate outreach and mission across our communities
Deadline for applications: ?? Interview date: ?? Excellent Profile and application form available from
The Right Reverend Dr John Thomson Bishop’s House
York Road
Barlby
YORK YO8 5JP Tel: 01757 429982
Email: [email protected]
40 September 2014
Church website www.pocklingtongroupofchurches.org
Appendix 1
Sample monthly rota
41 September 2014
42 September 2014
Date 7-Sep Service President/ Preacher Assistant Notes Not Calendar 12 after Trinity Officiant Available 8.00am Pocklington HC BCP RMH BJ 9.15am Burnby MP CW BS BS DS Hayton HC CW GH GH SJ Huggate AAW Service led by congregation MB 10.45am Londesborough MP BCP DVR DVR PMB Nunburnholme AAW RMH BS AJB Pocklington FC CW LJS BB BB Shiptonthorpe HC BCP GH GH 6.00pm Pocklington CTIP at the Methodist Church
Date 14-Sep Service President/ Preacher Assistant Notes Not Calendar Holy Cross Officiant Available 8.00am Pocklington HC BCP RMH BJ 9.15am Burnby MP CW DVR DVR GH Huggate MP CW BB BB DS Millington HC CW RMH RMH SJ 10.45am Londesborough HC BCP AG AG andrewgreany@ MB Pocklington SE CW RMH RMH ECS btinternet.com LJS Shiptonthorpe AAW PT PT PMB 4.00pm Pocklington EP BCP ECS AJB 6.00pm Great Givendale EP BCP DVR DVR
Date 21-Sep Service President/ Preacher Assistant Notes Not Calendar St Matthew Officiant Available 8.00am Pocklington HC BCP DS BJ 9.15am Burnby HC CW GH BB BB SJ Hayton MP CW PT PT MB Huggate HC CW PMB AJB LJS 10.45am Nunburnholme FC CW GH BB BB Organist Pocklington SE CW DS DS Shiptonthorpe MP BCP PT PT 4.00pm Pocklington EP BCP PP PP
Date 28-Sep Service President/ Preacher Assistant Notes Not Calendar 15 After Trinity Officiant Available 8.00am Pocklington HC BCP SJ BJ 9.15am Burnby MP CW DS DS DVR Gt Givendale HC BCP RMH RMH Take THE BOX LJS Huggate MP CW BS BS Millington MP BB BB 10.45am Londesborough MP CW RMH RMH New service in use today Pocklington SE CW GH GH MB GH Baptism follows Shiptonthorpe FC CW DS DS 4.00pm Pocklington EP BCP ECS
Date Fifth Sunday Service President/ Preacher Assistant Notes Not Calendar Officiant Available
Friday 26th Millington Harvest BB BB 1900 > auction > .meal
The Ministry Team
Priests Readers Lay Worship Leaders GH Geoff Hollingsworth BB Bronnie Broadhurst MB Mike Bailey RMH Rebecca Haughty DVR David Rumbelow BJ Brian James DS David Senior PT Pauk Taylor ECS Liz Stott PMB Pam Burdon BS Brian Snelson AJB Tony Burdon SJ Shelagh Jones LJS Les Slow
43 September 2014
44 September 2014
45 September 2014
The contents are © of the combined Benefices of Pocklington Wold and Londesborough Wold. No part may be copied, reproduced or distributed without permission of the copyright holder
46