Shepley's Magazine

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Issue No 20: July 2020

Photograph by Cathy Sykes Page 1

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Dear Readers

At the time of writing this in the middle of June, the rain is coming down in torrents from a cloudy overcast sky and as Charlotte Bronte said, at the beginning of Jane Eyre, Thee is no possibility of taking a walk this da, nle o don mind geing e ha i, or you have a dog. Le hoe hoe loel nn da hae ened b he ime hi magaine i doing through the letterboxes of Shepley.

Lockdown is gradually being reduced, shops are opening again, and the economy is slowly starting to move once more. The sight of people wearing masks is no longer unusual, especially in shops and on public transport. Some of our children are back at school or nursery, but the majority will not return until September. The guidelines are changing week by week and nobody knows what the future will hold.

It is often said that the place where we live can influence the people we become and like every community our village is home to lots of different people, with various opinions, experiences and skills. Some have lived here all or much of their lives, while others are new to the village.

We like to think Shepley is a friendly place and those of us who have recently been able to enjoy the freedom of walking in the countryside around our village have seen the beauty of nature coming alive around us and enjoyed a friendly greeting as we passed on our way. These unusual times in which we are living have given us all, both as individuals and as a community, the opportunity to stop and consider what is important.

At the moment there are very few activities taking place in Shepley and most of our communicating is done online and we are thankful for the technology we have which allows this to happen. This magazine could not be produced without it. Yet behind the technology it is the people who are important.

Thi monh magaine i eha e mch abo eole; eole ho lie in Shele no o in the locality and sadly about those who are no longer with us, but who have left their mark and will be remembered by everyone who knew them for who they were and what they did for the village.

So a e all find a ne a foad le be kind o one anohe, les share our skills and by heling one anohe make Shele commni omehing e are all proud to be a part of.

Shepley’s Magazine Team. ------Email contributions by the 12th of the month to: [email protected] All other enquiries including advertising to: [email protected] If you would like a PDF digital copy of the magazine email: [email protected]

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Cliffe House - Shepley

The photos from my recent visit to Cliffe House show the progress of the works so far.

NU Construction is the main contractor. StudiesThey have Group started the construction of the scaffolding around the building.

The site setup has been completed including security fencing. Floor protection has been installed. Key items of historical importance have been protected. Still on track for completion back end of 2020.

Jaime Nalson, Centre Manager, Cliffe House and DRAM Centre.

Can you help with the magazine?

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Mike Chapman is stepping down in his role of co-ordinating the delivery of the magazines.

Mike accepts the delivery of the magazines from the printers and delivers them to 11 lead deliverers.

D if ca d i ee h a another team member can provide cover for when you cannot do it.

We are a fun team so if you think you would enjoy helping, please contact Ron Leather on 07503 040651. Thank you.

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C COVID-19 Be Aware

Scam Emails - forward scam emails to: [email protected]

A suspicious email reporting service has been launched, as users continue to be bombarded by phishing attacks. The scheme is designed to make it easier for members of the public to report online scams, including scams taking advantage of widespread interest in the coronavirus. The service will enable users to report suspicious emails to [email protected], where automated scanners will assess whether it is malicious or not. If so, any linked phishing sites will be removed immediately.

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Letter from our Member of Parliament

The past few months have been very hard on all of us and I am pleased that we do seem to be beyond the peak of the pandemic now and it is perhaps time to reflect on what the country has managed to do. Remarkably, at no stage during this crisis has the NHS been overwhelmed and no patient requiring a ventilator has gone without. This is thanks not only to the inspirational work of frontline NHS staff, but to all members of the public who have been abiding by social distancing rules and as a result hospital admissions are falling.

We should though, not forget all those whose lives have been lost and those who have suffered from separation from family and friends during this time. I hope that there will be an opportunity at some point to pay tribute to all those who have helped in some way, our key workers and the vast numbers of volunteers. I know that in Shepley there have been many people who have helped neighbours and friends who have been shielding or isolating and it is easy to underestimate the value of these simple acts of kindness.

As the number of infections continue to fall, so the lockdown has begun to be eased and I welcome the fact that families can now meet outdoors, whilst maintaining social distancing and that people who are on their own can form social bubbles with another household to help tackle the very real issue of loneliness and the mental health impact that this can potentially cause.

We have seen markets begin to open and as I write this I am looking forward to non-essential shops being allowed to reopen. I hope that people will especially support our smaller local businesses as they begin to trade again, as we need to make sure that they are able to continue.

I will also be glad when restaurants, and cafes can open their doors to customers, with appropriate social distancing in place and there are many that are looking forward to hairdressers being able to reopen safely, although this has not been an issue for me clearly.

I was very pleased when I was able to return to Westminster in person. I think it is right that MPs who can be at Westminster should be at Westminster, to set the right example to the rest of the country, especially at a time when we are encouraging people to send their children back to school. Of course, I do recognise that some MPs cannot be present because of medical conditions and I welcome that the house has made some accommodation for them.

Having a virtual parliament was a necessary compromise during the peak of the virus. While I have enjoyed contributing to parliamentary business remotely, it's not the same in terms of ensuring proper scrutiny of the Government.

We do have to queue longer to vote and it's a mild inconvenience. Still, it's no different to queuing at the local supermarket for our groceries sometimes for up to an hour. Therefore, I have no complaints about the extra queuing time to vote on important legislation.

Whilst I have been unable to get out across the constituency during this period, this has not meant that I have been inactive and I have enjoyed responding to people on a wide range of issues throughout this period. I have also started holding a couple of virtual surgeries, using zoom to enable me to talk face to face with constituents, albeit via a screen rather than in person and would suggest people contact my office if they would like to arrange an appointment at one of the virtual surgeries.

As always if my team or I can be of assistance, please feel free to email: [email protected] or telephone 01924 939007.

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Councillor's Letter

Last month I began my update with a joke about a hole in the pavement and the fact that the Council were looking into it. Well, in keeping with most of my jokes, it fell a bit flat, as by the time the magazine was landing on your doormats, the Council had been and filled in the hole, so apologies for those who were looking for it!

I had also asked the Council if they could, in advance of the gradual reopening of the school to more pupils this month, clean the footpath up the back of the school to the Rec as there was a lot of leaf detritus and weeds that had built up and good to their word they did attend and give it a deep clean (albeit not remove all the weeds) at the end of May and then the following three days we had those high winds which brought down leaves, blossom etc and I am now having to ask them to come back again. At least they have managed to remove the broken concrete bollard and replace it.

I also mentioned last month that I was part of a group of senior councillors and council officers looking at how we can get more of our meetings running virtually and I am now becoming quite used to this style of council meeting and while we have still only managed to get a small number of committees up and running I have been able to play a full part and been able to ask a variety of issues and questions of officers and the Labour administration.

One of the focuses for the Council now is looking forward to the recovery phase from the pandemic and this is another area where I, alongside my fellow ward councillors, will be playing a role in working with council officers to look at what needs to be done to support local businesses and community groups as we increasingly return to as normal as possible.

With specifically our small community groups and sports clubs in mind, I have tabled a proposal to the Parish Council that we, for this year only, double the maximum amount of our annual small grants from £250 to £500 and make these payments available immediately (normally we agree them in November but pay them in April).

This is on the agenda for our next meeting and I am doing this due to the financial hardship groups are experiencing because of the lockdown. Many will have been unable to collect subs, hold events to raise cash or even those who have a bar to sell drinks at games and so face challenging times. As I said when discussing this, this type of emergency situation is exactly what our Parish Council reserves are there for and better the money is ed hel all ci g ha iig i he Ccil bak acc

I have also, despite the difficulties, been trying to progress where possible, some of the outcomes from the Ask Shepley Initiative and had a very productive meeting with the Head of Planning and the Head of Housing Growth at . We were looking at the request to consider how we can determine the different types of housing needed in a given place, so that this can be used as a supplementary planning tool when looking at whether or not to approve a planning application.

I think that the team at Kirklees had underestimated how difficult this would actually be and I am pleased that they have now agreed to bring in some external experts to assist with this and we are using our community as the test case on this. I will update on this when I know more.

If anyone needs any help or wants to know more about any of these issues I can be contacted on [email protected] or my Kirklees email [email protected] or by phone on 07831 810096.

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Planning Applications

If you would like to see more details about a planning application or make a comment just enter the planning application number e.g. 2020/14519 on the Kirklees website where it says search for a planning application.

If you have any queries about planning matters, your local Kirklees Councillors, John Taylor, Richard Smith and Bill Armer would be happy to help.

2019/91513

Agricultural notification for erection of a building 160, Lane Head Rd, Shepley, , HD8 8BW Received 26th May 2020

Book Review

The Sealwoman`s Gift by Sally Magnusson. I was introduced to this book last autumn when I was a guest at my sister`s book club in Wales. The group of nine had all read the novel and all of them recommended it. The author is half Icelandic (famous father Magnus) and has researched the history and folklore of the country extensively. The story is based on a true event, when in 1627, Barbary pirates raided the coast of Iceland and abducted four hundred people. Among the captives sold into slavery in Algiers were an Icelandic pastor, his wife and children. This is well documented but the novel centres on the wife`s story and how her life changes in North Africa. I was fascinated by the detail of both Iceland and Algiers but more especially by the characters and the relationships between them as different cultures and religions clashed. Happy reading. Anne Childs

Celebrating the Lives of Those We Have Lost

We believe Shepley is a friendly and supportive community and we encourage everyone who would

like the opportunity to include any acknowledgements or tributes to friends, family or former residents who have passed away, to please let us know. Thank you.

Please email [email protected]

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BRIAN WELLS

It is with great regret and sadness that we must advise that Brian passed away peacefully in his sleep, in May, at his home in Spain. Brian was 69 years old and our Club Secretary and Chairman of the junior section of the club. Brian was a tremendous character whose passion for cricket was paramount and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him at both Shepley and much further afield.

Brian was born and raised in Shepley and played as a junior cricketer at the club before enhancing his academic qualities at university. Brian's career in teaching took him to the south of where he played cricket for Taplow CC in the Thames Valley League for over 30 years, also turning out to play for Buckinghamshire. Brian became Chairman of Taplow CC and to the present day retained numerous friends in that area.

Brian had a great depth of knowledge about cricket at all levels and in his playing career he would often bowl anything up to 50 overs at a fast/medium pace when games took place on a Saturday and Sunday. He would readily admit that his best fielding positions would be at either third man or fine leg where he would gain a little respite from his bowling endeavours.

When Brian returned to Shepley he immediately threw himself into life back at our cricket club and he served the committee with distinction. Seldom seen without a pint and/or cigarette in hand, he could "outyarn" anyone who strayed into his circle. Brian, we will miss you and when the time permits (COVID-19) we will all raise a glass to you. RIP Brian. David Hall

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JOHN EDINBORO (18th July 1948 to 25th May 2020) I first met John in the 1980s, when every year Shepley was hit with Bed Push Fever. John and his tractor friends used to lead the bedhe f Fae Add field i Mah Lae befe eig off on their own tractor run. Over the years the Tractor Run grew in its own right and became a popular village event with large numbers of spectators and fund raising for many good causes. John and his Tractor Men could also be seen at other local events including Honley Show, Harden Moss Sheepdog Trials, Yummy Yorkshire, Chad Mii ad ejed lad i Pickeig Rall Whib and Scarborough Fair, as well as getting together for bacon and aage adiche i hi Ma Shed Sada ig Over the years he had built three replica cannons, which he was licensed to fire on special occasions. For several years he has fired these on Remembrance Sunday at an alternative Remembrance Service. This had become a special and well attended village event, raising substantial amounts for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, as well as providing another very enjoyable village occasion. John was renowned for his quality building work on his cottages at Croft Nook and indeed No. 198 is still requiring some of his attention before completion! Never rushed, he was a craftsman in all he did from his building work, cannon making, tractor rebuilding, jukebox renovation, fairground ride repairs to his last project in returning Shepley War Memorial to its original layout and design. This truly is a credit to him and a lasting tribute to the work he and a few friends carried out. How fitting that there should be a photo of the War Memorial as the front cover of the June Village Magazine. John loved Shepley and was truly grateful for his home and premises in Marsh Lane. He was always full of fun and enthusiasm and would help anyone; he was a true friend to many. He was a totally unique character, taken at short notice and before his time (only 71). With deepest sympathy to Susan, his wife of virtually 50 years, and his family. John will be sadly missed and it will be a long time before this amazing character is forgotten in and around Shepley. Rest in Peace, my Friend. David Billington …………………………………………………………………………. Kim and I would like to thank everyone who passed on condolences, sent cards, flowers and kind words, so, so very much, after the sudden and unexpected passing of John. I ca beiee he be cig up Marsh Lane on his beloved tractor any more. He has left a big hole! And, thank you to all the people who stood out on the pavements of Shepley, and all the tractors on by-pass who came to say a last farewell. It was truly overwhelming. Also, what a fitting, non-intentional tribute to have the picture of the war memorial on the front cover of the June issue magazine. John and Dinah put so much time and hard work in to restore it to its former glory. He a d ha he ee abe ge i ceed f VE Da. I a cedi ad egac he bh.

Sue Edinboro

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We Are: Shepley Library

As the Government starts to ease COVID-19 restrictions, we thought that this was a good time to update you on our plans for how we intend to restart our physical library services over the coming months. We will be taking things slowly, and in line with all Government and scientific advice ell be keeig a cle ach he services in this country and beyond, learning from good practice and taking advice where appropriate. The most important point to note is that in everything we now do going forward, the safety of our staff, volunteers and users is our primary concern, and we will only move onto the next step in the process when we are as confident as we can be that it is safe to do so.

The first stage of this is to restart our Home Library Service (HLS), operated in partnership with the Royal Voluntary Service (RVS). An announcement on when this will be is expected very shortly. The housebound are ag he leable ad lel i ciie ad i ia ha e iiie hi eice particularly as social distancing rules can be relatively easily followed. We are also offering to expand this service to anyone who was not previously a HLS user but who would benefit either temporarily because they are shielding, or permanently.

The next stage of our planning is to pil a e f click ad cllec eice called ig ad ead - we select, you cllec a f lcai Rahe Dal Slaihaie Bale ad Hddefield Childe liba Well be sharing more details of this shortly, but it will be a doorstep collection from those locations, customers will be given a collection time slot and will be met outside by a member of staff with up to 6 books selected for them based on their reading preferences. In addition to this we are working with local organisations to highlight people in need of access to computers, in order to provide a small number of bookable IT sessions at three of these lcai Hddefield Childe liba A a hee il ae h k ell ead he further locations, but we do not yet have timescales for this rollout as yet.

As with all these developments, and as we get to a point where we are able to open locations for people to begin to choose their own reading material again, we will be guided by the science and by Government advice. We greatly appreciate the part that volunteers and Friends of groups have in the running of our libraries, and we hope that you will all support this stepped approach to reopening we will be consulting with volunteers and the public shortly on how we develop the further stages of our reopening, and would appreciate your input into that process. In the meantime, we thank you for your patience and want you to be aware that as we move through the stages of reopening our libraries, your contribution to our success is highly valued, and we very much look forward to you continuing to have a vital role in the development of what the post COVID library service looks like in Kirklees.

OPEN: Mondays 1-5pm, Thursdays 10am - 1pm, 2 - 5pm, Fridays 2 - 5pm, Saturday 10 - 12noon

Tel: 01484 414868 www.kirklees.gov.uk/libraries

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Ben and Family

Benjamin Carpenter lives in Shepley and is a single adoptive parent to 6 children, all with additional complex needs. Ben grew up in South Wales; a larger than life child, who, as the son of a vicar often helped out with parish life and would accompany his father to local nursing homes to help with activities, including on one occasion organising the conga for all the able-bodied residents! On family holidays spent in Norfolk, Ben said, I would be found helping and caring for the many disabled children who came with their parents and carers to Walsingham (a very spiritual place) where we stayed. I guess I have always had that caring role within me. When his parents moved to , Ben flair for cooking (which he still has) led him to enrol at Catering College, where he gained a level 2/3 in Catering and Hospitality. However, his dreams of becoming a successful chef were overshadowed by a niggling feeling, for something else, but what? After a couple of years moving from one restaurant to another, Ben decided to leave catering and found himself a job in the care sector, working with the elderly. He found it rewarding to treat people as he would wish to be treated himself, with love, respect and dignity, but yet again that niggling feeling returned. He found himself thinking about when as a child he helped care for children with additional/complex needs. So he applied for a job at Holly Bank Trust, a residential school for children and adults with multiple complex needs and got the job! He knew instantly he had found his niche and worked his way up from a care worker to a social care officer. The passion he felt for the children and adults in his care unconsciously ignited his desire to become the father he is today.

Ben explained, It was a Monday afternoon (my day off) and I happened to see this leaflet Can You Adopt? I picked it up and took it home to read and realised I ticked all the criteria. Age 21 (which he was). Spare bedroom (which he had). Financially stable (as well as a 21-year-old could be). Ben got in touch and the journey began. Kirklees had never had anyone so young apply, let alone a gay male, said Ben. He decided he would like to adopt children who are considered had to place because they happen to have a disability. Sadly, children who have disabilities or indeed are part of a large sibling group, different ethnicity or over the age of 4 are less likely to be adopted than a baby. Ben went on to describe how after completing his assessment work and attending an adoption panel, which an easy, given his age and circumstances, he proved he was a suitable adopter. When he started his adoption journey Ben was the youngest gay adopter in the UK.

The process was much longer and very different from now, but after a lot of work, at the age or 23 Ben was finally approved and matched with his eldest son. He went on to adopt another five children who all have additional/complex needs. His youngest son is not yet officially adopted so is not in the family photos and very sadly one of his other sons Teddy passed away very suddenly just before Christmas last year. Ben said, This absolutely shattered us as a family, however we have somehow managed to help, guide, and support each other through what seemed the darkest moment of our lives. Having a faith definitely helped.

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When talking about his family, Ben went on to explain, I know to some people it may look daunting, but not to me. Im also aware that some people may not agree with what I do. I have received some negativity even within our own community.

However, seeing all my children happy and thriving means everything to me. I have the most amazing support networks around me; people who love and respect us as a family and each of the children, even Teddy in his short life have exceeded expectations. Each one of my children with their different personalities has added so much richness and love to my life. I adore my children, and I would not have my life any other wa.

In answer to the question How do you cope? Ben said, I have learnt to build a good structure and routine within our family life. I try and stick to this as much as I possibly can. Of course there are days, especially given this current situation we are all facing, where that routine and structure simply cannot be achieved. Despite the threat of the coronavirus Ben said that they are coping well and appreciate living in Shepley with so much wonderful rural space around. I have been overwhelmed by the amount of support that has been offered to us and Id like to thank each and ever-one of you for that. It really does prove what a wonderful community and village Shepley is.

Ben no ha a ole a pa of he eam ihin he egional adopion agenc One Adopion We Yokhie, which provides expertise and support to adoptive families. He is a passionate advocate for adoption, but he also acknowledges that, like parenting, it takes great resilience and has plenty of challenges. Ben has been recognised in the media and by a number of organisations for his work both promoting adoption and as a poiie commni ole model. He ha alo appeaed ih hi famil on he One Sho and a paied a being inpiaional afe appeaing on Thi Moning. He i a panel membe and media adocate for the UK Adoption Service and works energetically to eradicate the many myths that exist around adoption especially within the LGBT community.

Ben has received 2019 - First4Adoption: Adoption Champion of the Year Award 2018 - Yorkshire Choice Awards: Inspirational Individual of the Year 2018 - Huddersfield Examiner: Community Achievement Award 2017 - BCAe British Citizen Award for services to Education

Ben said I dont consider mself to be a martr or a saint Im just Ben, but above all a father.

Compiled by Pam Chew from information supplied by Ben.

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Shepley Naturalists Society

A walk from Shepley to and return

Distance : approx. 4 miles. Difficulty: Steep in places and some stiles. sts Starting at Stretchgate, follow the path and turn left at the kissing gates into the fields. Take one of the footpaths, going right, across the fields to the small gate, which leads into the wood.

Follow the path, going down steeply to cross the bridge at the small stream and keep on the path. From here you can look down onto a small valley. The path starts to rise up until it meets the road at Dam Hill.

You have two options here, either cross the road and straight in front is a short cut to the main road. However it is not maintained and full of rubble, but passable. The other option is to walk up Dam Hill to your right.

On reaching the main road, turn left and cross over to the other side. Walk a couple of hundred yards to a wide lane, on your right. Turn up the lane and follow it until the lane bends to the left and you go straight on following a narrower lane.

You could opt to wander through the lovely wood here.

At the church, walk through the very interesting church cemetery or continue to the road and turn left into the shopping area.

If they are open, there are some cafes, worth visiting, in Kirkburton or visit the renovated area at Burton Dean Park, below North Road.

To return go along LOW GATE at the rear of the Salvation Army hut. This is obviously an old area. You come to a small lane on your right. Turn immediately through a small gate on your right. It has a Shelley Welly Walk sign on it.

Continue across the fields following a reasonably defined path. There is a very awkward squeeze between a tree and a dry- stone wall and a slightly awkward stile to climb. Continue on through a small gate. Don forget to look at the stunning views from here.

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Follow the path down to Headingly Farm. There is a small stile here at the side of the metal gate. Pass by the houses and the blue fence and back onto the wide lane.

Retrace your steps back to Shepley. If you do wish to attempt the steep climb after the small bridge, back to the fields, I suggest carrying on the main road, past The Rising Sun and then turning left back onto Stretchgate.

This walk could be extended by walking down Dam Hill and through Corn Mill Bottom.

Shepley Bird and Wildlife Group

Blackbird Turdus merula

I think that if anyone was asked to describe a blackbird they would get it absolutely correct with the proviso that it was a male bird. The bright yellow beak and the yellow eyering are a giveaway. It is one of the commonest European birds, frequenting gardens and searching the lawn for insects and worms. The female bird can be confused with the thrushes, partly because the blackbird is a member of the thrush family. So what to look for: - Behaviour is one important feature, both running and hopping as the male bird does. Colouration dark brown and the breast may be slightly speckled, it is nowhere near as distinct as either the Song Thrush or the Mistle Thrush. The song is a very rich and fluty call usually uttered from a prominent Male Female singing post. It is quite territorial and will see off any other of the same species with a loud chattering call. I have included it in this issue of the magazine because it ranked as equal third with the Goldfinch in our local Garden Birdwatch. Dave Barrans

Contacts Details: Email: [email protected] Tel: Chris Marks 01484 608652

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Poetry Corner

When our son got married several years ago I was asked to read a poem. I was a little taken aback by this eqe a I, being he goom fahe, a hoping o i back, ela and enjo he occaion. Alo, I a no really accustomed to reading poetry privately, never mind publicly. However, when I was shown the nature of try Cornerthe poem, I was persuaded to give it a go. Yorkshire Dialect Poem - author unknown

A e a cig he ee So last of all I blurted out

To pretty Mary Fry i e alkig fie

M b fll ghig le Will tha take me for tha husband lass But feeling raither shy I a call hee ie

She aid d flk ad be aa Two rose tints come upon her cheeks They went out na and then Ad aigh he lked i fie Ad if heed be bd i b he A if he ea c all cke Shed be i hee bi hee While I was sitting by her

S ff a dged d fahaa Looking up she softly said Ad fl aed a da J ce e he da And when she eed i ce Thall have to aks me father first A eed i fla Hi ill I be

Ie ce ee hee Ma la Ak hi e I ha e egh Said I wi a pleasant smile But come lass does ta see S i hee d bi e da I hae ce c ld cha And let us talk a while Ie ce a cig hee

Ie ch ie f alk he e Thall ak aigh ad he ha de Ie g l f k d al be hi li ife Ie g ai f ck ki Thee e ele ad like hae

Ad id i e Wih e hgh i life

Ah ee id f ce e I The he jed e ff a l J le hi kiig lie Ah haie lad e I So she sat down reyt next to fire Le lie la ea And therefore so did I Tee hee ad Ile f Ske

I tried to make mi loving speech Id aked hi faha eeda Ge i a ad e In words reyt straight and clear But something like a l lead He told i hed be aa ee Seemed to get stuck in mi throat I i a e e hee

A coughed and sighed and hummed and aahed And turned both white and red But a loving speech from end to end Had gone reyt out mi head

The reaction from most of the guests at the end of the reading can probably be best described as one of complee beildemen. Hoee, i i onl fai o add ha a good nmbe of he ge een een Englih!! Sadly this dialect is not heard much these days and is likely to be heard less so in future years but it did take me back to the days when I was growing up listening to my parents, my grandparents and those of the same generations in and around the Holme Valley where I lived.

Mike Hirst

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A BRITISH SUMMER

"Near 80 in the shade," they say, Iced drinks and lollies are the rule "That's what it's going to be today." As we attempt to "keep our cool." Our clothes will be all damp and wet A few say warming drinks work best Because they will be bathed in sweat But colder stuff does for the rest

Remember winter's colds and chills, "Enjoy it while it's here," I say, Together with those aches and ills? "It may not last beyond today." Well, that was "then" but this is "now." Some people's minds are full of fear: We shall get through it all somehow. "There'll be no summer, like last year!"

Dispensing with our hats and coats, But nature never lets us down. And scarves and mufflers round our throats. No Summer? There's no need to frown. We welcome shorter skirts and shorts, We shall have one; I'm never wrong; 'cos, anyway, it takes all sorts. The trouble is: "It don't last long!" Frank Appleyard

Shepley Snakes and Stones

Shepley Stones started in 2019 as a way to cure my daghe boedom haing een ohe imila ock groups in the local area. The group has continued to grow and it has been lovely to see local children create their own masterpieces and hide them around the village for others to find.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic there has been a bigger focus on spending time outdoors and following other local villages we decided to create our very on Shele Snake, hich i locaed nea he enni courts. There is also another snake near Jos Way. The Shepley Snake continues to grow and has some fantastic creations added to it daily. We are also continuing to hide rocks around the village, as we know how exciting it is for children to find and rehide the stones on their walk.

Shepley has fantastic community spirit and clearly some very budding artists. We hope it will continue long after the pandemic and look forward to seeing more masterpieces in the future!

Rachel Lindley

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From Shoreham to Shepley

The story of a wartime evacuee family. The recent V.E. celebration although not as planned in many ways did focus us on the wartime years and the sacrifice and hardship suffered by many.

Our mum, born Sylvia Laine, was a two-year-old living on the south coast near Brighton when her family was torn apart because of the war. Her dad was already away fighting on the frontline in Europe when in the summer of 1940 her two brothers Leonard and Maurice aged just six and four were packed off onto a train as evacuee children for a safer life in the country. Imagine the emotions of a young mum separated at the railway station having to wave off her young children, not knowing if or when they would ever see Mum posing as a teenager on a trip back down each other again. south.

The boys were discharged for "selection" at Huddersfield railway station where Leonard was picked out by a Mrs. Beaumont of Kirkheaton. Leonard as a six-year-old stood his ground and insisted he could not be separated from his brother as his mum had instructed him, with the Beaumount family eventually agreeing to take both boys.

By December 1940 my Grandma had secured a rail warrant and pass to come up to Yorkshire for a "weekend visit" to see her sons along with my two-year-old mum and by now a new born younger brother David. This 250-mile wartime rail journey in itself would have been quite an ordeal for a young woman of twenty-five who would have hardly ever left Sussex, not to mention having two very young children in tow.

The upshot of this story is they never did make the return journey, and all were reunited and started a new life in Yorkshire. I remember being fascinated and troubled as a young kid growing up in the sixties that they just came for a visit with nothing more than their small suitcase and stayed for ever, their home in Shoreham abandoned!! On reflection it was a no brainer, Grandma got the opportunity of a four bedroomed house attached to Lepton Liberal Club and they could all live safely together throughout the war years away from the night time bombing raids across the south coast.

The end of the war saw her dad and two uncles thankfully return, but hardships still existed, with housing, jobs and money all in short supply. The family were rehoused in an old run down cottage in Kirkburton which had many holes in the roof. Along with post war new baby brother Andrew, the Laines of Kirkburton continued to grow up. Around 1955 they eventually got rehoused to a new house on Jos Way, Shepley.

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From here mum started courting our dad David, married him and her name changed to Sylvia Deeley and the rest as they say is history. They made Shepley their home, with the most recent move being onto the partially built new Stocks Way in 1967 becoming one of its original residents.

John Deeley

(Dedicated to Uncle Maurice (Les Laine) who passed away suddenly on 15.05.20)

Mum and Dad outside Jos Way Stocks Way 1969 1959

The boys playing at the rear of Jos Way around 1955 (before Emley Moor TV mast dominated the landscape)

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Shepley Village Association

Sadly, the Shepley Village Association meetings and events have had to be put on hold during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic has affected every one of us to some degree and whilst there are some signs of restrictions being lifted, we are still unable to hold meetings in the normal way, nor plan events that lead to large gatherings.

However, there are small things we can do to help in some way.

A member recently offered to hold a village quiz via the now infamous Zoom facility. How did we manage without such a tool and other similar online meeting facilities? It was held on Wednesday 3rd June and another was planned for 17th June. Maybe you joined in. Facebook was used to notify details as this was planned after the June edition of the magazine was prepared. Further ones are planned for 1st and 15th July, just type the https link below into your browser on each date and join in. Remember you will be on a video and audio system so others will see and hear you. Have a pen and paper handy. Apologies to anyone who would like to join but has no computer.

John Cowan is inviting you to scheduled Zoom meetings.

Topic: Shepley Village Quiz

Time: Jul 1, 2020 07:00 PM https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81578652031

Time: Jul 15, 2020 07:00 PM London https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81702973969

Whilst the VE Day events we had planned were postponed it was heartening to see how many families still took advantage of the brilliant weather and held parties in their own gardens. The pictures shown in the June edition were fantastic to see. Time will tell as to when we can hold more formal events to commemorate this important date. Maybe VJ day will be too early so it may be next year before we can arrange something suitable.

We do plan to restart the Village Litter Picks. The first one was held on Sunday 14th June. The July one will be Sunday 12th July, meeting at the Library at 09:30 am. Social distancing will apply, and equipment will be supplied.

So, for now Stay Alert, Control the Virus, Save Lives

Chair: John Cowan

A Mathematical Teaser

For those of you who tried the 'Mathematical Teaser' in last month's magazine you will have realised that the answers are all a series of the number one.

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Quiz – Answers

Where Do They Live? Here are the answers from last month's quiz, which was compiled by David and Sue Whitehouse. Some of you may have learned the names of a few new places as you walked around the area.

1. Fred & Mary Stow WEST ROYD FARM 24. Jenny Kneal JENKYN LANE 2. AI Jones JOS LANE 25. Cosmo Stork STOCKSMOOR 3. Leda Steif EASTFIELD 26. Fred Woodmand WOOD END FARM 4. Vick Dotress STOCKS DRIVE 27. Poshley Cope SHEPLEY COOP 5. Dot Swoone STONE WOOD 28. Steg Tatcher STRETCH GATE 6. Freddie Falham FIELD HEAD FARM 29. Larry Speech SHEPLEY CARR . 7. Seth Fritter FIRTH STREET 30. Rod Boyd DOB ROYD 8. Paul Evan Kenwork KNOWLE PARK AVENUE 31. Dotty Kembo DYKE BOTTOM 9. Mrs. F. Hamer MARSH FARM 32. Algy Hidden HADDINGLEY 10. Iris Dell RILLSIDE 33. Dave Irle LEA DRIVE 11. Glen Loan LONG LANE 34. Des Bridge 12. Ken Howlet THE KNOWLE 35. Mad Harry Fingle HARDINGLEY FARM 13. Pongo Weir PIGEON ROW 36. Ron Worth NORTH ROW 14. Thadeos Agnew SNOWGATE HEAD 37. Gus & Rozz Nippe UPPER OZZINGS 15. Freda N.E. Strongscot STONECROFT GARDENS 38. Kay Shell HALL SYKE 16. Byrom Feathers THE FARMER'S BOY 39. Ben Narak NEAR BANK 17. Alice Fford CLIFFE ROAD 40. Faye Wild FIELD WAY 18. Ginnie Shorteven THE SOVEREIGN INN 41. Davey Biber ABBEY DRIVE 19. Ted Galey LYDGATE 42. Felice Shout CUFFE HOUSE 20. Sol Funte FULSTONE 43. Nellie & Lew Rapp PIPER WELL LANE 21. Angel L. Cloones LONG CLOSE LANE 44. Ewart Deeroy YEW TREE ROAD 22. Tania Strood STATION ROAD 45. Drew O'Lodge GELDER WOOD 23. Tom Wate-Downham MATTHEWMAN WOOD

July Craft

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The Pierrot Players

He, I Se Bee ad I a ebe f The Pie Pae. O Eae dci a Shee Viage Ha a be Ke f T, a hiai face b Jh Chaa ad Dae Freeman. After 54 years of involvement in amateur dramatics, I was looking forward to directing for the very first time. Rehearsals were going extremely well, set design and construction was well underway and programmes and posters had been printed. Then COVID- 19 struck and halted proceedings, but we very much hope to be able to perform it in October.

I was born into a family of thespians, the Halifax Thespians to be precise; my mum and my dad both acted, and dad was also in the Gilbert and Sullivan Society. When I was 16, he came he f he fia de eheaa f a a caed The Bide f Mach i hich a young member of the Foreign Office is bequeathed five young women by a sheik whose life he once saved. The day before the play eed e f he g e a i ad cd aea ad dad aked e e i; Id hae ie a ad just had to walk onstage, sit on the floor for a few minutes and then walk off. He was very persuasive so I agreed. Imagine my horror the next evening when I was handed a jewelled bra and a pair of harem pants to put on and virtually pushed on stage. Subsequent nights were each a little less terrifying and after the last performance I was well and truly hooked. I he f, fa igh Ufae I did ihei dad igig ice b i did stop me singing in musicals and pantomimes where I was usually placed at the back of the chorus; occasionally they would need someone to make a fool of themselves in a lead role and I was often that someone. Playing Pinocchio when I was 32 is a particularly fond memory, and the same year I was cast as a cgeaia hich a ie a ejabe! Tafming yourself physically with costumes, wigs and make-up is great fun; adopting a character, however, is a very different challenge. For me it is so much more than learning lines, eheaig he e ad ig a ce; i ab ieeig chaace feeig and motives in order to portray that character in the most believable way.

Planning for a play starts a few months ahead, choosing the production team and auditioning for the cast. Everything is meticulously planned, cast members are well rehearsedI and he f, everyone fa igh. knows their job. So what could possibly go wrong I hear you ask? Plenty, and here are a few of my more memorable escapades. I was playing Amy in Little Women (I was 28!) when gentle little Beth sidled up to me on stage and whispered that she just had to go to the loo. As she hurried off, my stage mother and sisters seamlessly joined me in some unscripted affe i he eed. The diec did even notice! Two nights later a cat sauntered down the aisle in the auditorium, apparently fancying a piece of Mum, back row far left, Dad, back row the action and jumped up onto the stage. Without 2nd from right, and me front far right. missing a beat Marmee scooped up the cat, delivered

Page 24 a wonderfully appropriate line and took it offstage. By a bizarre coincidence a different cat had to be brought on stage legitimately in the next scene.

Many years ago, our group performed some of our plays in the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough. Hb Chice was one of them and the script required bacon to be cooked, and being in the round meant we were too close to the audience to pretend. A man on the front row leaned forward and ih eiabe jeci aid Eeh, ah cd j ea e ha bac. The adiece eed i aghe hie e ac ea gged kee a aigh face.

When I played Pinocchio, I was sitting in a cage igig Whee i e f he ica Oie and one night I forgot the words. In a panic, I made it up as I went along, somehow rhyming all he d ih - blue, true, knew, maybe shoe - who knows. I apologised profusely to the musical director, who replied that it had sounded fine to him. Me and my big mouth! The Pierrot Players may possibly have had one or two such icide i he a, b I ceai gig disclose them!

When I moved from Spain 4 years ago, I knew only my family here; I was retired, on my own and Hee e ih Dad aig Dad with a lot of time on my hands. Joining a drama Geppetto. group was a priority and I certainly hit gold with the Pierrots. I felt so welcome, they are the loveliest bunch of people you could ever wish to meet. T abe deigh I a ca i hei e a; Ie aeaed i a fe ice ad Ie bee involved in all of them in some guise or other. There are many different roles when staging a play and the backstage crew are as important as the cast. For every play, we have a very skilled team to design and build sets, to sew or source costumes, to publicise plays to get bums on seats, to provide sound and lighting and to organise the very important refreshment service during play week. We always need more people to help with all of these roles. Whether you want to act, or muck in with the backstage roles, or you just want to serve refreshments on a couple of nights, you will be welcomed with open arms. Some say we put on the odd play around our social life. A bit of an exaggeration perhaps, but we certainly keep in touch between plays with theatre visits, outings, parties, lunches and dinners. Families and friends are all welcome.

Sue Brewer

If a ji he Pie e e ab i ad d ike e ifai, please email [email protected] or phone 07790 499502 to contact Mike our secretary, who will be happy to chat with you.

We look forward to seeing you all at the next play

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During these challenging times I find I have time to read and digest our local magazine so I thought

I would write down a few lines to share. Due to Many congratulations to everyone involved last age and injury I am now unable to walk or even month. With Coronavirus and not much happening drive, I have much time to reminisce. in Shepley you managed to produce a very

interesting and colourful Magazine. Well done!

I have been fortunate to live in Shepley for 55

ea a ce i f he Nh Ie David B. experienced many changes and the village has

grown considerably. I was able to participate and

join in many sporting activities - founder of Shepley Badminton Club, winner of both

Huddersfield and Championships, Dear Magazine Team, individual and team player for many years in badminton, tennis and squash; my wife always Thank you for publishing my creative writing in

joked that she was a sports widow. the magazine, it's always such a big thrill for me

to see my efforts in print. I also want to say how I We ae lck lie i Shele dc think the magazine is thriving during lockdown. surgery is outstanding, both doctors and staff are It's really vibrant with many more people brilliant as well as the team at BJA Physiotherapy contributing their photos and articles. Keep up (Brendan Aspinall) both being local is such an the great work. advantage. Susie Hoyle I often wonder how Dr Dey maintained his workload, although he did have his distinctive red Ford Escort for assistance

Congratulations to the New Shepley Magazine

Team I look forward to receiving it each month.

Thank you for continuing to deliver especially at these difficult times.

Keep well and stay safe everyone.

Alan Brown

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Shepley First School (SFS)

In the week when we have learned that many primary schools in England will not reopen before Sepember, and he Childrens Commissioner and others have warned of the pot entially damaging consequences of prolonged absence from the classroom, it is good to be able to report positive news from SFS. Our village school remained open throughout April and May for children of key workers and a regular flow of work and exercises prepared by teachers was continued for the man ppils ho ere home-schooling. On 25th Ma all Goernors oomed in for a iral meeing a hich he Headeacher provided a helpful update on experience gained since lockdoninclding he sccessfl establishment of a meals voucher scheme for eligible children by our administrative staff and the implementation of thorough deep-cleaning programmes by the cleaners and caretaker. Governors then received a comprehensie and carefll prepared Phased Rern o School Plan, olining he seps being aken in anicipaion of children, eachers and teaching assistants gradually returning to school in a planned and well-prepared way. After thorough discussion of the benefits and potential risks, communications with children and parents and reorganisation of school premises to maximise safety while retaining some normality, governors were unanimous in agreeing that all SFS children would be offered the opportunity to have some time back in school before term ends on 17th July. Mrs Bowman, Headteacher, reports: The last month has posed many challenges for the school. Trying to meet the Goernmens ambiion o reopen schools hile hinking abo he ellbeing of children and what parents want and need to know, has been tricky. All along we knew that if the children were going to come back into school, we wanted the place to look and feel like or school o he greaes een possible. This la a he hear of all our decision- making, plans and risk assessments. Plans gradually developed and we gave ourselves time to reflect on them and see what other schools were doing, not just here in England but across Europe. Eventually we had a plan we were happy with and it was sent out to parents, with whom final decisions lay. So far we have had on average an 80% uptake of children returning to school, which is fantastic. The responsibility for keeping everyone safe and well is a huge one. Having a brilliant team of positive and optimistic people to work with and very supportive parents, makes this responsibility easier to manage. We have had to change the layout of rooms and organise class-space differently. All these challenges have been huge learning curves for everyone, but we managed to make our rooms look as normal and comfortable as possible, whilst following all health guidelines. We have now (12th June) welcomed back our current Year 1 and Year 5 children. Next week we will welcome back our current Reception children, albeit on a part-time basis. As gradually more children return, it feels exciting and there is a buzz around the place. The children have loved seeing each other again and teachers are thrilled to have children back in a room with them. We are phasing staff and children in, so that the number of

Page 32 people in the building increases in a gradual, controlled manner and we can focus on adjusting children and staff to new routines robustly and rigorously. The disruption to school-life looks set to continue for some time which is a matter of concern. With each change in Government guidance we are trying to keep one step ahead as e plan for he fre and a range of Wha if? scenarios. I is a challenging and demanding time for everyone, but children remind you of what is important and why we do our jobs. They are amazing human beings and never fail to surprise us with their adapabili and resilience hen he are in a secre, safe and happ place. Is like he hae neer been aa! It has been so good to hear and see increasing numbers of children around SFS again and to have the familiar presence of the School Crossing Lady back on duty in the village. These are truly testing times, but all Governors are extremely proud of what is happening at SFS and confident that children are returning to a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.

The following is a letter sent to all our staff at the beginning of June - Dear all, We wanted to take the opportunity to write to you all, to thank you for your role in supporting the children and families of Shepley First School during what has been an incredibly challenging and anxious time for us all. What we have experienced in the past few months has been unprecedented. The ability of the school to rapidly adapt in the face of such challenge and continue to provide high quality learning and support for its children has inspired us all. We are so grateful for your contribution in helping to ensure the school remains open to children of keyworkers and those considered most vulnerable, offering a place of sanctuary and support at such an uncertain time. We appreciate that for some, this has meant having to make difficult decisions and personal sacrifices in order to make this possible. Likewise, the time and creativity that has gone into preparing fun and engaging activities for the children at home has been so important in helping them retain a sense of connection with the school. Several governors are parents of children in school and we can testify that this has been a much- valued source of support. While the coming weeks and months are going to give rise to additional complex challenges, we are confident that the children of Shepley First School will continue to be supported in the best possible way. That is only achievable through the individual contributions you make. We have always known that the team at Shepley First School was a great one but now, more than ever, we consider ourselves incredibly proud and fortunate to be a part of such an inspiring, caring and committed school. From us all on the Governing Body, we thank you. With warmest regards,

Lucy Bradley (Chair), Steve Pitcher, Laura Sullivan, Anne Mace, Kate Tate, Val Hollingworth, Becky Adams Anne Mace, Community Governor

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Looking Back at Shepley Evergreens

The late Hazel Armitage was very active in village life and was for many years secretary of the Evergreens. We are very grateful to James and Tessa, the family of the late Hazel and Douglas Armitage, for preserving he ie ad e f he Eegee eeig f hich he fllig ifai ha bee obtained), because without this recd a f Shele cial hi ld be l f fe geeai The information and newspaper cuttings amongst these documents show the hard work and generosity of Yorkshire SheleStudies lee Group ad eide dig he i-five years of the organisati aciiie Thak Cal She Hael e d eighb ad fied f e ea f aig he dce ------Following the declaration of the armistice in May 1945 a grant was given by Kirkburton Urban District Council to local villages, including Shepley, to provide a celebration treat for the local children. A committee was formed and the grant was supplemented by local fundraising allowing a tea and bonfire and firework display to be organised. After this event the committee found they had surplus funds and it was decided that a treat for the older people in the village be provided in the autumn of the same year. This was the start of what was initiall k a he aal Shele Old Flk Tea a chai lae chagig i ae he Eegee party. In 1945 food was still rationed, but at this time many people kept their own pigs and according to newspaper cuttings, surplus hams were ear-marked for the Old Folks Treat. The hams were cooked in the homes of the committee and augmented by any brawn or potted meat that could be obtained from butchers. Guests and dignitaries were invited, a host and hostess presided, and entertainment was enjoyed after the tea. The event developed into a regular annual October treat and continued for sixty-five years, the last party taking place in 2009. Most of the local businesses were involved in one way or another. There were prizes awarded too, donated by local indiidal gaiai ad biee The ee k lace iiiall i S Pal Chch Hall, but in later years was also held in the First School, the Methodist Hall and Cliffe House. Some years nearly 300 teas were provided, which must have been no mean feat for the catering committee. N all he ea ee eed i he ee a e f he ea ee acked ad ake ele homes for those who were housebound or too unwell to attend. Transport was provided for those unable to get themselves there. To qualify for an invite the old people had to be sixty-five or over (or if a couple at least one of them over sixty-fie H hig hae chaged H a f da i-five year olds consider themselves as old people? The invite letter for the last party in 2009 explains that - the party takes the form of a sherry reception at 4.00pm when our senior citizens arrive, followed by tea at 4.30pm. In the evening there is entertainment provided and the whole proceedings are over around 8.00pm when we take everyone home. The report from the 1972 party gives a snapshot of the event 168 for tea in school hall, 109 teas sent out. Tea consisted of ham, tongue, turkey etc, white and brown bread, currant teacake, scones, fruit jelly and cream, cakes. We had 21 prizes, besides the extra one from the Dynamoes. 1 prize presented to the oldest lady and one to the oldest gentleman, one to the oldest person present, one to whoever had never had a prize before, the rest by lucky numbers. Another note which was probably a talking point - M Cle fi cake over baked! However this clearly did not detract from the event as a further note states Heard very good reports in the village and is the best we have had both tea and concert. Following the last party a letter from the secretary Hazel Armitage, in the February 2010 Shepley magazine explains that, he ean f making i he la a a he lack f ele in he illage illing gie a hand M f he cmmiee ae f an age eligible i dn ea and hil e hae aealed f hel for many years this has not been forthcoming. (Many of the committee have given between 25 40 years willing service.)

Pam Chew

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St Paul's Church

As you will have iced he chchad a S Pal i ie eg a ee I i all aiaied b the Community Payback Team and they have been unable to work during lockdown. They are now beginning to work again and have us on their list but are unable to come until they are allowed to travel in a minibus together. I know some people have done work on their own family graves and you are all welcome to do this and there is something beautiful about seeing the churchyard develop as a meadow, with flowers we did k ee hee

However, if there are other volunteers who would like to do some work on the churchyard, as happens in other villages, you are very welcome to do so. I am afraid you will have to bring your own tools as we do not have tools and machinery available for use as the Payback Team bring their own. If there is someone who could volunteer to co-ordinate this work that would be even better. If you are able to do this, please get in touch.

Best wishes, Joyce Jones, Vicar

St Pauls Church Notice

Regulations about what we can do in church are changing by the day so it is difficult for me to say what the position will be when you read this magazine. We may be able to have services subject to restrictions from sometime in July, but we don't know further details yet. When we do we will put details on the church and village Facebook pages and on the noticeboard.

The churchyard is still open to the public on their daily walks as long as they observe social distancing. Please see the separate notice about churchyard maintenance.

If there is anything you want to talk about or would like us to pray for please contact us: Revd Canon Joyce Jones 01484 862350 [email protected] Revd Stephanie Hunter 01484 605386 [email protected]

We are continuing to put the link to an audio file of our weekly services on the village Facebook page which you are very welcome to access if you wish.

Contact: Revd Canon Joyce Jones Tel: 01484 862350 Mobile 07749 074769 Email : [email protected]

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Holiday Memories

Shepley must be one of the more deiable lace be hen he cn i in lckdn and ih hlida hi ea debaable, ed like hank Shile Seen f ggeing e inie eade end us some words about their most memorable holiday, for whatever reason! Shirley has shared the Yorkshire Studiesfollowing: Group

Coca Cola on Crushed Ice: In 1972 my husband and I flew to Mexico City from Miami, with Pan- Am (who no longer fly). Getting through customs was a very amusing experience as we were in a line and some very officious customs officers, all about 5ft tall were giving travellers a hard time, mostly Ameican ih cae oened and clohe ec. eehee. Then he came o (passports por favor) and e handed oe o Biih ao and immediael hei aide changed. We were gien he VIP eamen. Englesi, he aid, ih deligh, ing a co in chalk on o cae and aing hogh. In hoe da he didn ge man Biih oi.

Mexico City was magical with the fantastic Museo Pyramid of the Moon of Anthropology, as were the Pyramids of the Moon (Aztec), the floating markets, the hotel with its birdcage lifts and indoor garden opposite the naional alace a he head of he Paeo de la Refoma, he oad ha n all he a fom he palace, like the Mall in London.

We decided to have a walk and call in a bar for a drink. The little waiters were very interested in our English accents, let alone the Yorkshire accent and aked hee e ee fom. I aid in m choolgil Sanih norte England and they asked which on? When I aid I hogh he old no hae head of i, b a c en Leeds United Yer, Yer, Yer. The had head of i and ee hilled Leeds were the best team in 1972!

Then we went to the Ballet Folklorica and that was wonderful. The costumes were all bird of paradise feathers. The next day we flew to Merida on the Yucatan peninsula. We visited the Mayan city of Chichen Itza which has the largest pyramid in the world. I climbed the pyramid up the outside and came back down on the inside hundreds of Chichen Itza stone steps and sacrificial altars. I will never forget that city; there were just a handful of tourists there.

The next day we flew to Miami, but I had conaced Monema eenge and was a bit poorly, so much so that my husband got the hotel doctor in Miami, who prescribed Coca Cola on Ice, for which it cost 50 dollars for that advice!!! But it worked and over the years since I have told so many people to take it for sickness and morning sickness for ladies and they have been delighted with the remedy. So remember Coca Cola on Ice.

Shirley Steen

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Spotted: In and Around Shepley

Tortoiseshell on old wooden post.

Rhododendrons – Paul Holtham

Spring in Shepley

Alpaca in buttercup field

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