A Newsletter for Wolds Valley Residents ISSUE 126 ● JUNE 2016

Final copy date 18th of the month for the following months issue to:- A View from House Trevor Thomson Gypsey Cottage, Main Road, , YO17 This past month has been relatively quiet. At Ryedale District Council, Cllr Mrs Val 8EY Arnold’s year of office as chairman has come to an end and the new chairman for Telephone: 01944 738804 2016 - 2017 is Cllr Bob Gardiner. However, Cllr Arnold has a new role as she is Email: [email protected] now chairman for North County Council. (DISCLAIMER: Any correspondence/articles printed in Having recently attended a number of Parish Council meetings the general the Warbler are entirely the responsibility of the condition of local roads and quality of repairs undertaken by Highways remains a contributor) major cause for concern. The recent charm offensive undertaken by Highways department to improve their image appears to be failing. After reminding them The Warbler is available to download on the again 2 weeks ago regarding a joint inspection of the local roads, I am still waiting Luttons & Weaverthorpe Website. for the area surveyor to contact me with some suitable dates.

Although broadband remains an issue, it does not seem to quite so contentious as many of the villages now have access to a decent service. However, “not” spots exist that still need to be addressed. Mobile phone coverage also remains patchy.

For anyone who might be interested our MP Kevin Hollinrake is hosting a Broadband & Business Forum on the 10 th June in . A presentation from Superfast with presentation and Q&A sessions from BT, EE, Vodafone, Boundless, Moorsweb, Clannet, Beeline & OpenSignal. Admission is ticket only and you can apply for one at: [email protected]

Finally, by the time this issue is printed, we will know whether or not the license for fra cking has been granted or not which is a major concern for many re sidents and the EU referendum will be upon us. W EAVERTHO RPE & DIST RICT PRO DUCE SHOW Cllr Tharik Jainu-Deen Saturday 27th August 2016 a t 2 .15pm email: [email protected] Schedules available from: Mobile: 07769 681162 Mrs Anne Downes, tel: 738637 Landline: 01944 738101 By e-mail from [email protected] Download: www.luttonsandweaverthorpe.ryedaleconnect.org.uk

St. Mary's Luttons Ambo presents the LUT TONS LA DIES WOLDS VALLEY VOICES Luttons Ladies invite you to a talk performing A SUMMER SERENADE on Saturday and demonstration on the A-Z of 4th June at 7-30pm, with songs from the shows quilting given by Mrs Sandra and popular music. Piercy, a member of Malton Tickets £7 Adults and £5 concessions - includes Quilters. Sandra will also be wine/soft drinks and Nibbles. Raffle exhibiting a selection of her work. prizes. Tickets from choir or church The talk is at the new members or Tel: Ann 01944 738718. Wintringham Community Hall on Wednesday 15th June from 2.00pm Admission £4.00 includes Refreshments.

SUMMER SOLSTICE SUPPER for Kirby Grindalythe Church Three course meal in our newly decorated hall. Saturday 25th June at 7.30pm Tickets £10.00 on a first come first served basis. Complimentary drink, but bring your own wine. We will also have musical entertainment. WEAVERTHORPE VILLAGE HALL Any vegetarians, please let us Friday 3rd June at 7.30pm know. Tickets: £10 Adul ts, Child under 16 £5 For tickets ring 738044, 738555 Family Ticket £25 or 738354. Ticket numbers are Licensed Bar limited so don’t miss out on this Tickets: 01944 738804 Summer Special.

Don’t forget the following Websites :- Luttons & Weaverthorpe (http://luttonsandweaverthorpe.ryedaleconnect.org.uk) Kirby Grindalythe & Duggleby (http://kirbygrindalytheduggleby.ryedaleconnect.org.uk) Foxholes with Butterwick Parish Council (http://foxholesbutterwickpc.co.uk) The Wolds Valley Warbler provides a means of communication between the communities of: Wharram-Le-Street, Duggleby, Kirby Grindalythe, West Lutton, , , Weaverthorpe, Butterwick, Foxholes and Wold Newton. With grateful thanks to L.H.Sleightholme for paper and photocopying facilities & Richard Ogden, West Lutton for additional paper supplies. Services for the Month of June Wharram le Street

St Marys Church Anglican Churches Just a reminder that we have a great selection of books in 4th June 10.00—11.30am Messy Church at Low Mowthorpe Farm the church to exchange or buy for a small donation 5th June 10.30am Holy Communion at St Mary’s West Lutton Many more people are using 6.00pm Evensong at St Mary’s Wharram this facility so there is a good turnover in titles. 12th June 9.00am Matins at St Andrew’s Kirby Grindalythe Please also remember that we have a 10.30am Holy Communion at St Peter’s Helperthorpe collection box for the Malton Food Bank at 10.30am Morning Prayer at St Mary’s Wharram the back of the church. All non perishable goods and basic toiletries are still very much 10.30am Morning Prayer at St Andrew’s, Weaverthorpe needed. The church is always open. 18th June 10.00—11.30am Messy Church at Low Mowthorpe Farm

19th June 9.00am Holy Communion at St Mary’s West Lutton TEXT EMERGENCY MESSAGES Fathers Day 10.30am Holy Communion at St Mary’s Wharram As we have intermittent mobile reception, if you dial the emergency services, your call will 22nd May 9.00am Holy Communion at St Andrew’s Kirby Grindalythe try ALL networks. 10.30am Holy Communion at St Andrew’s, Weaverthorpe Should you still not be able to telephone then text as texts 11.00am Pet Service at St Andrew’s, Weaverthorpe use different frequencies . 5.00pm Evensong at St Peter’s Helperthorpe You need to register to text 1. Text ...'.register'.. to 112 Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals and other enquiries should be directed to the You will receive a reply Rev Andy Bowden 01944 738814 or email [email protected] Text' yes 'in your reply For parishioners, your first point of call on all church related matters should be your church- It will say you are registered. All done.

warden. Should you need to text them in an emergency you need to say: CHURCH FUND RAISER THANK YOU! We will be leaving Duggleby at 09:00am to cycle to We would like to thank everyone who 1. Where you are.

Rievaulx abbey (24.4miles) Rievaulx to Ampleforth contributed to the plant sale on April 30th, in 2. Brief description of accident and what abbey (7.4miles) Around 12:00ish we will hopefully aid of St. Mary’s Church, West Lutton. services you require. meet members of the locality to complete a 5mile Thanks to your kind donations of plants, books walk followed by a picnic around Ampleforth. We and cakes - not forgetting the pots and 3. Who you are. then cycle from Ampleforth abbey to Duggleby compost/soil – and also your donations of (21.4miles) time, effort and money, we were able to raise For further details, check out the website: If you wish to join us for any part your participation is £328.00 on the day. http://www.sterling-adventures.co.uk/ blog/2013/02/21/emergency-services-sms- greatly appreciated. The more people we get Very many thanks! text-message-registration/ involved to support our beautiful churches in the wolds valley the longer we can sustain them. If you wish to be part of the event please contact us on either [email protected] or [email protected] Weaverthorpe

St Nicholas’s Church, Butterwick 5th June Trinity 2

10.00am Benefice Eucharist Service at St. Nicholas’, Butterwick. Satur day 14th May President and Preacher:- Rev. Carole Aconley Notes for your diary:- A big thank you to everyone who donated i tems and helped with the 24th June 11.00 till 12.00 ‘Coffee with the Curate’ at Thwing (TBC). sorting and selli ng. (Please feel free to come and join us for coffee/tea and scones). Contact Rev. Jackie Tonkin 01377 267149. We raised £226

25th June 09.30 till 11.00 ’Men at The Mill Breakfast Club’Club’. New faces welcome for a Pr oceeds to be divided between chat over coffee and ’bacon butties’, at The Old Mill, Langtoft. Weaverthorpe C of E Primar y School Contact Geoff Tonkin, tel. 01377 267321 or Rod Buckley, tel. 01377 and Weaver thorpe Villag e Hall 267054. Baptisms, weddings, funerals or other enquiries should be directed to: POST OFFICE & COFFEE MORNING Rev Jackie Tonkin ——— Tel: 01377 267149 From 13th June the Post office will be relocating to Rarey Farm. The same hours St Leonard & St Mary's RC Church, M alton on Mon and Thurs. St Mary’s RC Primary School in Malton will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its opening with a special Mass on Friday June 24 followed by the summer fayre. An appeal has also been The Coffee Morning is also relocating to made for those with Sainsbury’s Active Kids vouchers to hand them in to the school. Church View (knock at front door) opposite Chalk Pit Farm. We thank Trish Masses at St Leonard & St Mary's take place at the weekend at 6.30 pm on Saturdays and Milner for allowing us to use her 9.30 am on Sundays and various other services are held throughout the week. conservatory. Priest is Father Tim Bywater while Mrs Sue Westmacott is the pastoral assistant. Proceeds from the coffee Address: Church Hill, Malton, YO17 7EJ. tel/fax: 01653 692128 morning will be donated 2 email: [email protected] to chosen charities. Jane and Julie’s Walks Friends of Weaverthorpe School Kirby Grindalythe These are usually 4 to 5 miles FUNDRAISER:

8th June You are cordially invited Wharram le street to Wharram Money raised so far : ￡10 to Percy Target: ￡450 Kirby Grindalythe Luncheon Club 15th June Local mum Vicky Bennett is Forge Valley fundraising for Friends of Forthcoming lunch dates:

22nd June Weaverthorpe Primary School by running a half 3rd June , 1st July, 5 th Augus t, 2nd marathon on October 9th through the Royal parks Pasture Farm. Dogs allowed on this one September, 7th October, 4th November & of . All funds raised locally will go towards 2nd December All walks meet at 9.30 at Weaverthorpe Village Hall the school Pantomime trip, ￡450 is the target. If 12 noon to 2.00pm - lunch served at 12:15 Please bring a snack and a drink you'd like to sponsor her please take your pm. Walkers are responsible for their own safety on walks donation to Weaverthorpe school office or give to Transport to and from the event is available i f Newcomers welcome a member of Friends, Jess Boyes, Shanie Burton, Call Jane on 738831 required. Jill Cade, Jo Sim or Vicky Bennett herself. Many Open to all residents of the Great Wold Valley thanks for your continued support. from Wharram le Street to Foxholes. No ag e CRAFT AFT ERNOONS Also Friend's would like to say the Jumble sale restriction! was a huge success, thank you to everyone who Weaverthorpe Village Hall donated and helped run the event. Please give us a call if you are i nterested. Tuesday 1.00pm — 3.00pm Marylyn and John Clegg—738044 Carol and Roy Foster—738354 £2 to include refreshments Weaverthorp e Pari sh Council Marian and Jeff Grindrod—738501 Anne Richardson—738718 Bring any projects that you HGV pa rking in Weaverthorpe have on the go - knitting, crocheting, card making Over the past few years overnig ht park ing of HGV’s in Weaverthorp e has beco me a pro blem, restricting access for or just bring yourself. Many thanks to the North Yorkshire County parking to the villa ge hall and block ing other accesses in Council's Stronger Communities program for the village, and in some cases accompanie d by anti socia l For more information contact Norma Harrison behaviour b y the dr ivers of these vehic les. Not all of the their parti al funding of this project. 01944 738037 HGVs are on their way to or from Vellco. Weaverthorp e Par ish Co uncil has b een in discussion wit h NYCC Highw ays for over two years to try and get a solution If you have yet to attend the ART CLASSES to the prob lem. We are pleas ed to inform residents that w e now have permissio n to plant a hedge across the layb y Luncheon Club at Kirby back by popular demand. opposite the villag e ha ll, which will r estrict access to HGV’s Grindalythe, don’t delay. The whilst still allow ing smaller vehicles to park at right angles venue is the newl y decorated Starting Friday 8th July for 4 to the road for village hall events and still allow the mobile light and airy Village Hall. The libr ary to park there. weeks table settings would put any restaurant to Tutor. Lynn Potter The cost of the hedge and some fencing to protect the 10am to 12 noon at hedge w hilst it mat ures has b een met b y a gra nt, so no shame not to mention the excellent main direct taxpayers money is being spent on this project. You course and choice of puddings or have both, I Weaverthorpe Village Hall may see the fe nce erected f irst as we cannot pla nt a hedg e did!! First Friday of the month. Put it in your Outdoor painting and Drawing--Weather until the autumn. The work is be ing carried out b y the Paris h permitting Councillors on a volunt ary bas is. diaries now and don’t miss it!! Addit ionally, Vellco have agree d to place some sig ns outside Trevor Thomson No experience necessary of their pre mises in Roper y Lane to info rm drivers that they Cost: £20 for 4weeks cannot park there overnight as has bee n the case in the Enquiries. Jane Ashby. 738831 past. In aid of Kirby Grindaythe Village Hall The Parish Council be lieves that this will solve the problem that we have been exper ienc ing. Canapes and Bubbles If, however we do get any HGVs still parking in the village, Highbury Farm, Duggleby an idea that came out of our discussions wit h Vellco was Saturday 4 th June that we set up an email list. If an HGV parks in the village, we can identify the owner (in most cases) by the livery and 7.00 p.m. get as many p eop le as possible to send an em ail to the £8 per head owners to point out that HGV parking is not appropriat e in Call 738664 or 738555 our village and that there is a deq uate park ing o n the A64. A number of emails would be more effective than one emai l from the Parish Council. If you would be willing to add your Duck Race & BBQ ema il to the list, ple ase let us know at Saturday 16th Jul y @ 6.30pm weaverthor pepar ishcouncil@gm ail.com or co ntact the Clerk, details below. We have not worked out the final detail but we would see Village Hall this working, by some one notifying a mem ber of the Paris h Pi e & Peas Qui z Council t hat ther e is a n HGV p arked in the Village, then w e Saturday 17th September @ 7pm would ident ify the ow ner, and the Parish Counc il would send everyone on the list the text of an email, so that those on Teams of 4 the list can send an ema il to the owner. £5.00 per person Call 01944 738555 Parking in Weavert horpe At our recent Parish Counc il meeting concer ns were raised on behalf of residents abo ut small ve hicle parking in the villag e. In particular parking on pavements and adjacent to the junction of Sher burn Roa d and Main Road. The Parish Council requests that you do not park on pavements, either who lly or partially. The Highw ay Co de is quite cle ar on this subject that parking on the paveme nt can obstruct and ser iously inconvenience pedestr ians, peop le in wheel c hairs or w ith vis ual impa irments a nd p eop le wit h Job Vacancy prams or pushchairs. Most of the parking o n the paveme nts CRANEDALE CENTRE is on the north side of Main Road, which is the route that parents with childr en at the Schoo l take. KIRBY GRINDALYTHE Addit ionally par king o n the corners of the junction of the MALTON YO17 8DB Sherb urn Road (Back Lane) and Main Road, seriously Weaverthorpe Weebles impairs the visibility of drivers pulling out onto Main Road. Toddler Group Again the Highwa y Code is q uite cle ar on this and states Evening Waitress/Waiter Meet Mondays that you do not park near a school entra nce or within 10 Must be able to work weekends. Uniform 9.15-11.15 am metres (32 feet) of a junction. supplied. £7.20 per hour (£8.20 Sundays) The Par ish Counc il req uests that those r eside nts who do at Weaverthorpe School contravene the rules in the Highwa y Co de, pleas e Own transport essential for position. (term time only). reconsider their park ing to adhere to the rules in fut ure. Applicants aged 16 or over need only apply. Adults and tots welcome, come and have a Jeff House Please apply for application form to The cuppa, a chat and some fun! Clerk to Weavert horpe Parish Council Administrator at the address above. Tel. 01944 738841 (Please park at the bottom of the hill) email: weavert horp epar ishcouncil@gm ail.com Tel: 01944 738687 Email: [email protected] Contact 01944 738389 for more details 3 Duggleby Residents Group FRACKING Luttons Litter Picking As you are all Probably or not aware, licences The first litter pick was very successful, have been granted to start exploring the wolds valley for the fracking. What does this mean? S UNDAY QUIZ NIGHT with the volunteers collecting 11 bags of Starts 8. 30 p.m. as usual Your hard earned livelihoods are at risk from de- £1.00 per person entry rubbish. If you want to join in next time it valuation of your property. Including a hot supper will be happening on the first Thursday of Up to 50% valuation of your homes in fracking every month. We meet at the end of areas where wells have been buil t. OPEN MIC NIGHT Salents Lane at 6.30pm. Everyone is Your health is jeopardised from the carcinogenic First Friday of the month. welcome. and toxic and sometimes radioactive chemicals From 8pm until midnight. used in the process. We supply the stage you supply the voice, Every breath we take could be at risk due to the instrument, humour and talent. un-controlled pollution from leaks caused from Free pint for every performer. the harmful gases released by the fracking Local Country and Folk singer Bob Hastings to start sites. the night and keep things going! Increase in the risk of cancer in the areas where TH URSDAY BIKE NIGHTS fracking occurs. Bike Nights every Thursday, hot drinks, real ales, Waste from the fracking sites where does this real fire, pool, Juke box. go? Treatment works in Leeds, or to land soak Open from 12 noon every Friday, Saturday & at the fracking site. Sunday Camping available on site. This has just been granted for a current fracking Call Mike (Muttley) on 0794 123 692 Wold Newton site in east Yorkshire by our elected (Into Sledmere; Turn left at Triton Pub, left again at government. What does this mean? The water the end of the road). Sunday 12th table contaminated wi th toxic waste. June The question is this. Should we be concerned in Mike and Sharon Come and the wolds about hi speed broadband? The state Any Enquiries call 0794 123 6929 celebrate the of the local roads? Or FRACKINGAs you are all Quee n’ s Probably or not aware, licences have been Birthday with granted to start exploring the wolds valley for DOG MESS us at the the fracking. What does this mean? Could I please remind you that if you are Community Centre, Front St., in the afternoon. taking your dog for a walk that you We are partying with a B’B’Q and Live Music! Your hard earned livelihoods are at risk from de- should clear up any dog mess from your Soon-to-be WOLD FAMOUS and all the way from - valuation of your property. pet. There has been recently an the rock band ‘THE MOOR MONKEYS’ will perform. Up to 50% valuation of your homes in fracking increase of dog mess left along the They are seriously good! Come and dance! Have areas where wells have been buil t. Haverdale Lane. Whilst taking my dog fun! Celebrate! Your health is jeopardised from the carcinogenic for a walk along there recently I saw at least 8 There will be an optional, celebration, church Service and toxic and sometimes radioactive chemicals deposits laying in the road and on the verges. This is at 6.00 p.m. used in the process. not a pleasant sight and just because you are not Contributions to expenses are asked for. Every breath we take could be at risk due to the within the village boundaries doesn't mean you don't Further information, nearer the date, from: Carol un-controlled pollution from leaks caused from act like a responsible dog owner and clear up after Brunt 01262 470838 or Margaret Tansley 01262 them. There are bins available at either ends of all 470818 the harmful gases released by the fracking our villages or alternatively please bag it and take it sites. home with you. Increase in the risk of cancer in the areas where Caroline Garrod ACCOMPANIST NEE DE D fracking occurs. Waste from the fracking sites where does this HARMONY – a singing go? Treatment works in Leeds, or to land soak LITTER PICK - 24th April 2016 group based at Wold at the fracking site. Newton – is gaining a This has just been granted for a current fracking A word of thanks to all those very good reputation, Councillors and other local residents site in east Yorkshire by our elected but needs the help of a who gave up their time last Sunday, to government. What does this mean? The water volunteer and participate in the Litter keyboard player to progress further. We would table contaminated wi th toxic waste. Pick organised by The Luttons Parish eventually like to sing in parts at least some of the The question is this. Should we be concerned in Council. One group began on the time. We are a friendly and harmonious bunch the wolds about hi speed broadband? The state Eastern side of Helperthorpe and the (hence the name). of the local roads? Or FRACKING other group on the Western side of West Lutton and they 'picked' their way along the valley and through the We meet at All Saint’s church, Wold Newton, at villages to meet in the middle. Their efforts resulted in 10.00 a.m. on Wednesdays – but this could be 28 large bags of rubbish (cans, paper, plastic bottles, tweaked to fit your timetable. Most of our singing Wetwang History Group 2016 Events fast food wrappers etc) as well as 2 car tyres, a is done in Church, but we have sung -and will This year we have widened our horizons from microwave oven and even a pair of ladies knickers! continue to sing – at local, secular, charitable mainly Local History to include presentations Thank you all for helping to make our environment a events. about events from further afield. nicer place for everyone to enjoy. There is the church organ available, but we can We are fortunate to have several Historians living also provide good quality, up-to-date keyboards. in our village and we are taking advantage of I would also take this opportunity to invite anyone, who Alas, remuneration would have to be limited to their knowledge and expertise. can give up a little of their time to benefit the local community, to contact the Parish Council. We are all expenses - preferably you are an enthusiast out volunteers who try to do our best for residents and there, who wants to help create good choral On Tuesday 14 June Russell Hollowood who was obviously have very limited resources as a Council. performance. the Associate Curator at The National railway Continuing cuts in what Ryedale District Council can Please contact Peter Brunt – 01262 470838 Museum, York, will give a presentation on George do, means any help anyone can offer on a wide range Hudson, “The Railway King”. of projects and issues is always welcome, so if you would like to help, please make contact. Harry Houldsworth has researched Industrial [email protected] General News Relations 1783-1799, in particular the Carpenter’s Guild and the rise of the Trade Union John Wane GANTON VILLAGE HALL Movement. He will talk to us on Tuesday 12 July. Chairman - The Luttons Parish Council FLOWER DEMONSTRATION Our final event is on Tuesday 13 September and afternoon tea wi th insight into CHELSEA when Malcolm Brooke will give a presentation on Duggleby FLOWER SHOW by Kate Ward. the Baedeker Air Raid on York in 1942. Sunday 5th June 3-00 to 5-30 pm Tickets £7-50 including afternoon tea All these events take place in Wetwang Village Please pick up after your dog when For tickets contact Kate Ward 07710 002357 Hall and commence at 7.30pm. walking in and around the village. Entrance is £3 to include refreshments. All are There are green dog poo bins JUMBLE SALE welcome. located at the end of Howe View Saturday 30th July 10-00 am to 1-00 pm We also anticipate the launch of David Lunn’s and on Cupids Alley. Remember it Bric a Brac, books new book “Wetwang Saga Two”. We are still is an offence to not clear up after your dog, Items for sale to Ganton Village Hall Friday 29th waiting for a date from the publishers. and you could receive a fine of up to July from 5-00 pm Watch this space. 4 £1,000.00. Admission £1 includes refreshments.