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EWE BITTER BELIEVE IT... Gala Day Saturday 29th June IT’S BACK! (16th/17th August) Gala day Theme for the parade "A GOOD READ" Gala parade from Barnaby Road ( by the primary school ) Assembles at 12.15pm to depart at 12.45pm. Black Sheep Brewery based at Masham have this month Decorated floats, Dancers, the infamous Phoenix New Orleans Jazz Band confirmed their support yet again at the annual Beer and Banger Festival. There have been a series of meetings To take part with a float in the parade contact to engage the technical support structure and they are [email protected] delighted to be associated with such a community event. All entries welcome. This will be the fourth beer festival which Eldwick Village Gala Day on Eldwick Recreation Ground Society have organised alongside Birches Freehouse, says An afternoon packed with activity. EVS Secretary, Richard Fearnside, "The whole structure between Birches, The Society, The Memorial Hall and with BBMF SPITFIRE CONFIRMED the support from Black Sheep is a crucial element when Fantastic display of Sheepdog Handling by The Mellins with organising not only the beer festival but all our events, their Dog & Duck demonstration working together as one team ensures that we can host and Fell Race – Harriers – Childrenʼs Races develop our fourth festival for the community and families to Lots of stalls and activities, Teas, craft stalls, games, enjoy". and much more Yet again the event will be supporting the Air Ambulance (and other charities). The BBQ team will be To have a stall on the field, or take part in the parade cremating our locally commissioned sausages and there will Contact [email protected] for details. be live entertainment on both evenings in Birches with Friday All we need is some sunshine ! being a themed 40's night for all to enjoy (40's dress SCOUT & GUIDE FUN RUN optional). Sponsorship of each barrel is a key element to the Fri 28th June start 7pm 1.5 mile run, success of the beer festival over the past few years and this approx 7.35pm 3 mile run year with 25 casks available for sponsorship, offering a Entry forms from Eldwick Primary, Eldwick Post Office, fantastic advertising package, the opportunity for your Post Office, Scout Hut. business to support a community event is not to be missed! A medal for every finisher. Eldwick Tennis Club SPONSOR A BARREL... If you would like to sponsor a barrel, whether you're a business or a local organisation, please contact us soon in order to reserve your Congratulations to Eldwick Tennis Club player, Keith Townson, place, (only 10 casks left). Fancy your company logo on the who has been selected to play for The Yorkshire Seniors team charity pint glass? We would be delighted for the support of playing in Division One of the 2013 British National Seniors 65 a major glass sponsor. Please Tel: 07940 120061 Tennis Competition. The Yorkshire team based at Hallamshire Tennis Club in Sheffield has just completed a mini tour of the south west of Car Boot Sale and Indoor Table Top Sale at England, gaining wins in their first two matches of the 2013 The Eldwick Church, Rd, Eldwick, BD16 3EQ on season over Cornwall in Penzance and Somerset in Taunton. Saturday 27th July 09:00 – 13:00. Sellers to arrive 08:00 When asked which club he plays at, Keith has always proudly – 09:00, buyers get free entry from 09:00. Places are £7 said "Eldwick Tennis Club" a small village tennis club which each if booked and paid for in advance £9 on the day. provides wonderful opportunities for tennis in a competitive rural setting. Congratulations to Eldwick for being able to provide Refreshments, including bacon butties, available. Contact players to compete at a national level. (Even though it is the Chris on 01274 560539 to book in cars, or to book a table Over 65's team). (provided). BIRCHES FREEHOUSE Traditional hand pulled beers at reasonable prices. Sky Sports. Quiz nights on Thursdays

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MORE REASONS TO HUG YOUR NEAREST We learned that garden centres have down-sized many of TREE their shrub offerings from 3-litre to 2-litre pots and that itʼs Our scheduled May speaker, Nigel Harrison was due to tell us always better to go for a plant in a bigger pot, because itʼs what goes on Behind the Scenes at Chelsea. Unfortunately he going to grow to the size you want it to be that much quicker. was summoned to Chelsea to do a piece on the flower show We should also make sure our bigger plants are in John Innes for the BBC. No 3 - not a peat-based compost - because it will last longer, Fortunately he phoned a friend, professional Horticulturalist provide more nutrients and not turn to dust in hot weather Martin Howe, who stepped into the breach and came to talk to (when we get some of that!). us. Martin manages Wykeham Mature Plants near Young trees can be “pleached” to provide an attractive Scarborough, a 150-acre nursery specialising in “instant” screen - a hedge on a stick. This involves creating a lollipop hedging and trees and shrubs in sizes larger than are normally look by only allowing branches to grow from the trunk at five or available at Garden Centres. Taking Plants for Problem Places six feet above the ground. A row of these planted beside a as his subject, he entertained and instructed his rapt audience boring wall can transform the view, screening off caravans, for an hour with true tales of high hedges causing “neighbour trampolining neighbours and almost any other fixed rage”, why we should never take a trolley round a garden annoyance. centre (most of us are prone to fill it with stuff we donʼt really Martin certainly knows his stuff: he has provided trees and want) and how privet can trigger asthma attacks. In New shrubs to many “gold” winners at Chelsea. Offering a very Zealand itʼs classed as a noxious plant. personal service, Wykeham Mature Plants has been supplying Stressing that we should always plan ahead and buy plants the trade for over 30 years with an extensive range of over for a specific purpose, Martin outlined government legislation 1000 different varieties. He assured us that buying mature that enforces the “not more than two metres high” rule for trees and shrubs means you are both buying and saving time. Leylandii and other coniferous hedges, but warned us that No more speaker meetings now until September, but please there is as yet no clarification regarding the permitted height of visit our stand at the Eldwick Gala on 29 June, and then come deciduous hedges. to our 96th Autumn show on 31 August at 3.00 pm. Mike Hitchen ELDWICK RUNNER WINS LEEDS HALF BERYL HERMIONE CLARK MARATHON Beryl, from a long established Eldwick family, sadly passed away in Former Eldwick Primary late April. Having lived all her life in and Bingley Grammar Eldwick, mostly at Laurel Bank near pupil Ben Marriott became Sheriff Farm connected with the the youngest ever winner Robinson family, Beryl enjoyed of the Leeds Half Marathon community life. Even in her eighties on Sunday 12th May 2013. she managed to live independently, Ben has been a keen supported by Stuart and family. Beryl runner since being was a very keen reader of the introduced to the sport by Eldwick Newsletter, particularly the one of his teachers whilst back page history articles and she at Eldwick Primary. He was one of the 'memory banks' from quickly joined Bingley which information for such stories Harriers and became a often came. With the passage of time competent performer in such memories are ever more Cross Country, Fell and valuable so the Newsletter team was Track disciplines and has competed at local, county and national level events always very grateful for Beryl's Ben is currently a second year medical student at Leeds University and competes interest. for the university athletics team as well as Bingley Harriers. In his younger days he enjoyed running in the Eldwick Fun Run, even winning on a number of occasions. BOND GARDEN SERVICES Whilst being an experienced runner, Ben entered the Leeds Half Marathon, having never run the distance before. He lead the race from an early stage and finished SIMON BOND HEDGES TRIMMED in a time of 1hr 13mins and 12secs, an excellent performance. 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Light refreshments follow at each month, 7.30 – 9.00 p.m. at the Memorial of all ages, it is for all the family. It will be 6.30pm. Hall, Eldwick. Annual subscription £12. New held in the church hall and the church. There 30th June members are most welcome. will be craft activities as you arrive in the 10.30 am Morning Worship led by Diary Dates for members: church hall, stories from the Bible, songs Mission and Outreach Group West Riding Summer Luncheon – Thursday 20th and prayers in the church– rounding off with June 2013, Oakwood Hall 12 for 12.30 sharing a simple meal together in the church 7th July York Outing – Wednesday 26th June. Coach leaves Warren Lane 9.00 a.m, Memorial Hall 9.05a.m. hall. This is an event for all the family – 09.15 am Holy Communion led by Trip includes a service at York Minster 11.00 – whatever your age, why not come and join Rev Alan Brown 12.00 to celebrate YCA’s 30th Pearl Anniversary, in the fun! 10.30 am All Sorts Praise led by plus a River Trip, and a meal at Green Hammerton HAPPY HOUR FUN SIZE CHURCH Rev Helen Hodgson and Team on the return journey. Cost £26. There are a few – for young families – All welcome 14th July seats available on the coach – please contact Wed. 26th June from 09.15 - 10.15 am 10.30 am Holy Communion led by Maureen Beckwith on 01274 591055. Wed. 17th July from 09.15 - 10.15 am Rev Helen Hodgson The speaker this evening was Patricia PAUSE TO PRAY IN CHURCH 21st July Atkinson, who gave a most entertaining talk on Wed. 26th June from Noon till 7.15 pm 09.15 am Holy Communion ‘Schooldays’. A teacher for 37 years (now Wed. 17th July from Noon till 7.15 pm Rev Jacky Hale retired), Patricia pointed out (tongue in cheek) that teaching is the only profession she knows where Everybody is welcome to pop in anytime for 10.30 am Morning Worship led by everybody else knows better! She told us of how as long as you like for prayer or quiet Rev Dr Neville Richardson on her first day at school aged 5 she decided there contemplation. Rev Helen Hodgson will be 28th July and then that she would become a teacher, and there if you wish to talk to her. 09.15 am Big Breakfast that decision never wavered. We all agreed that a LADIES FELLOWSHIP:- 10.30 am Morning Worship with baptism good teacher is one who inspires a child to learn, 20th June 7.30 pm Dianne Excell ‘A led by Rev Helen Hodgson. and we were all better at the subjects taught by REGULAR WEEKLY EVENTS such a person. We all remembered our best and Village in Stitches’ 18th July Supper Outing. Monday - 09.30 – 11.15 Livewires, worst teachers. Tuesday - 09.30-12.00 Church Café Now a Room Guide at Hall, Patricia FORTHCOMING EVENT:- told us how in 1638 owner James Murgatroyd Car Boot Sale Saturday 27th July Wednesday - 09.30 – 12.00 Embroiderers / shocked other landowners by allowing his Probus servants’ children as well as his own to attend SERVICES: 14.00 – 16.00 Craft Group school. He was way ahead of his time and it 2nd June 18.00 – 20.00 Weight Watchers wasn’t until 1870 that a law was passed in this 09.15 am Holy Communion led by Thursday - 15.30 – 19.15 Dance Classes country that all children should attend school. Rev Helen Hodgson Friday - 19.00 – 21.00 Elstead Ladies Choir There was much opposition to this by mill owners, 10.30 am All Sorts Praise led by Pre School Group - 08.45 – 15.15 Tuesday, who housed children in attics and paid them Thursday and Friday. nothing until they were 9 years old. When visited Rev Helen Hodgson and Team 9th June REGULAR MONTHLY EVENTS by inspectors the children were hidden away in 1st Sunday in the month Youth Club 7- 9pm ‘pinholes’ to avoid the owners paying a fine as it 10.30 am Holy Communion led by was illegal to employ a child under the age of 12. Rev Nigel Ogley 1st Friday in the month Friday Footsteps In the Pudsey pin factory the children had to go 16th June 3rd Saturday in the month Saturday Strollers barefoot so that any dropped pins would be 09.15 am Holy Communion 3rd Thursday in the month Ladies discovered! Rev Rosemary Nash Fellowship The 1870–1944 Act saw in 1909 the 10.30 am Morning Worship led by 4th Wednesday in the month Happy Hour introduction of medical tests in schools, and Rev Helen Hodgson 4th Wednesday in the month Pause to Pray thankfully as time went on schooling improved Mid Saturday Messy Church until it was an accepted part of life. We must be 6.30 pm Evensong led by Rev Andrew Clark CHURCH HALL BOOKINGS:- grateful for the excellent schooling of today, which Contact Ann Shoebridge 564690 gives all children the opportunity to learn and 23rd June achieve their ambitions. 09.15 am Big Breakfast Patricia had many books on display going back 10.30 am Holy Communion led by Please note:- Livewires Toddler Group to schooldays we could all remember, such as Rev Dr Neville Richardson. The Eldwick Church runs a Mother (or Daddy or Granny or Carer!) and Toddler ‘Janet and John’, which was eventually not 5.45 pm The annual service held by St encouraged as being too class and gender biased. PPrivate Tuition Group from 9.30 to 11.15 on Monday Patricia ended her talk by reading out some mornings during term time. In recent years very funny answers from children taking we have had a long waiting list but from examinations, such as ‘What is meant by Free (Qualified Primary School Teacher) September there will be a number of spaces Press? – answer, ‘when mum irons my trousers’. Help your child reach their full potential in a available. Anyone with a baby or toddler up positive and encouraging environment. ‘What is a fibula?’ – answer ‘a little lie’. From pre-school onwards to the age of 2 who would like to join us for Her final quotation was by author Edward • Getting ready for primary school a morning of play, singing and refreshments Bulwer-Lytton – ‘beneath the rule of men entirely • Ongoing support in numeracy, literacy and should contact Sharron Arnold on 01535 great, ‘The pen is mightier than the sword’. science 272894. 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ELDWICK’S SPORTING LIFE — AILING?

Over the years, Eldwickʼs community activities have included various forms of sport, both outdoor and indoor, even crossing the border to play bowls at The Glen in Gilstead. There was once a famous long distance walk passing through the village to terminate at Dick Hudsonʼs and of course the Beagles were based in kennels off Spring Lane. The hunting calendar included many jaunts in the surounding established it became something of an countryside. At one time, ʻRobinʼ itinerant, as far as their grounds were Eldwick F.C. February 1950 Teasdale, Eldwick newsagent for 11 concerned. The 1950ʼs photo was years, was both huntsman for 25 years taken in the field below Eldwick Rec, years on, the football pitch has been and treasurer of Eldwick F.C. now a marshy field but people still unplayable this season due to Provision of the two local Recreation remember being able to pick out the inadequately planned drainage. Grounds came in the same year of cricket square when driving down from Matches have had to be played 1927. Eldwick Rec of 2.31 acres was High Eldwick. Cricket was played off elsewhere, a problem now similarly purchased on 31st January for £300 Sheriff Lane in the field below facing the Eldwick & Gilstead C.C. As a with a childrenʼs playground being Woodlands Road and the 1933 O.S. result of last summerʼs rainfall, then a equipped in 1932. Gilstead land of 4.4 map shows a cricket ground and wet early winter, their ground has been acres was purchased for £480 for the pavilion, in the field behind the four unfit for purpose. Only a first team has Rec and other land for improvement in terraced cottages of Manor Park, been able to play on another ground, April 1927, with the playground Grange Road, between Warren Lane. It with no provision for second team or following as in Eldwick. ʻThe Glenʼ sʼ is thought the club first played up at junior team fixtures. onetime highly regarded bowling green, Dick Hudsonʼs, courtesy of Tetleys, in One can only hope the early June used for major championships, had 1971. sunshine and revised drainage plans, if emanated from the two and a half acre Today the Tennis Club and the affordable, can ensure that all local market garden run by the pub. Eldwick Eldwick Riding Club thrive but ʻThe sports can be enjoyed each season, Memorial Hallʼs planning committee Glenʼsʼ bowling green looks destined to particularly on home grounds. bought more land than was needed to become a marquee area for functions. build the village hall in the 1950ʼs, so Eldwick F.C. became Eldwick Juniors, were able to lease land for the both playing on the original sloping formation of the Eldwick Tennis Club. ground quite happily, until the major Once the village cricket club was improvement plan. Sad to say, six Property Services Ltd Dear Editor Domestic & Commercial Work For complete property management Recently, we held our daughterʼs Christening event at the Eldwick Church, a day not Established Business, Professional, to be forgotten. A fabulous and moving service was taken by Rev. Helen Hodgson, Honest & Reliable Free Quotations and with the sun shining, we celebrated after at Birches Freehouse. Mike and Julie • Kitchens & Bathrooms • Plastering & Tiling catered for our guests, and our friends and family thoroughly enjoyed the buffet. It • UPVC Windows & • Painting & Decorating was a wonderful day, one to be remembered for years to come. Thanks again to Doors • Joinery & Building • Soffits & Facias • Electrical Work Mike and Julie. P. and S. Fenwick Toni Fuller M: 07791 856975 T: 01274 565036 Tec2k E:[email protected] Computer Problems Resolved Local to Eldwick Repairs and upgrades to Laptop & desktop COFFEE CAKE CHAT computers Every Tuesday Resolve problems with broadband or WiFi 9.30 am – 12 noon Home appointments no problem Anything to do with electronics The Eldwick Church please call for advice Fresh Fairtrade Coffee & Tea – Home made cakes Tel Stuart on 07958-994951 Eldwick Churches growing together Visit our Web Site for full details www.Tec2k.co.uk PETER MARRIOTT INTERIOR PAINTING AND DECORATING Graham Sutcliffe Also PAlRl tyOpePsEofRwTorYk uSndEeRrtaVkeICn iEncS l. t/a K Sutcliffe Painting & Decorating, Plumbing, PICTURE FRAMING Plumbing, Heating & Reg'd Gas Installer Tiling, Fencing, Pointing etc. etc. No job too small 15 Heaton Drive, Eldwick, Bingley BD16 3DN Free estimates & advice. by Chris Bettles Phone: 01274 569328 For a friendly, reliable and 21 Mansfield Avenue, Eldwick Mobile: 07540 418811 professiona l service Catering for all your Plumbing & Heating requirements. No job too small 07985 050543 Tel: 01274 510252 01535 211560 Mob: 07941 364274