BISHOP BURTON NEWS JULY 2011

Two Hundred And Fortieth Edition

This attractive drawing of a garden pink has been given to us by Elaine Hoyes. We are most grateful for the lovely sketches she does for us for the front cover. Dianthus (their botanical name) like a sunny position and can cope with drought conditions. They range from the mat-forming old fashioned pink (which has just one flush of usually strongly scented flowers) to the repeat flowering, more vigorous modern pinks and border carnations. Joan Pillmoor – Assistant Editor

Welcome to another Newsletter and this gives us the chance to update you with our re-organisation. Adam Guttridge, who lives on Bryan Mere, has very kindly offered to do our printing for us for which we are very grateful. Liz Swann volunteered to help and so she has taken over the financial side. Liz, with her banking background, will have no difficulties in taking over as Treasurer. Please send all donations to Liz , The Old Shop, School Green – tel: no: 550962, from now on and your donations will be gratefully received. We do have a grant from the Parish Council and we could not publish without it but costs are creeping up, ink and paper being our major expenditure. Many thanks to all those who have donated recently Joan Pillmoor has decided that she would like to be Assistant Editor and not Co-editor. Joan will be organising the front cover pictures as usual so please contact Joan if you have a picture you would like to see on the cover. Joan will also try to keep the editor on the right track! This leaves me, Susan Leeding, as Editor. The collators, staplers, folders, deliverers and those who post the newsletter, remain stalwartly available and we thank them for their help and endurance.

[2]

The Wind Farm proposal looks as if it is the biggest subject, in more ways than one, to be discussed in the near future and we are including the letters from Infinis Wind Holdings Ltd in this edition as there is a belief that not all residents received them when they were sent out in May 2011. We would like to thank all our contributors for their articles which make the Newsletter what it is – village news! If you have news and views that you would like to be included in the newsletter then please do contact the editor – email: [email protected] - phone 551277 – letterbox, Chainbridge, Finkle Street. Can we please have your articles for the September Edition before 25th August. Thank you very much. Editor BISHOP BURTON INNKEEPERS

This article relates the history of the innkeepers at the Inn in the village of Bishop Burton. The inn was also known as the Horse and Jockey and as the Evander at various times in its history. So far I have only used the parish registers and sources available on the Internet. A fuller version of this article will be available on the village web site.

The original coaching inn was believed to be built in the late 15th and early 16th century. The earliest reference I have so far found to a named innkeeper in Bishop Burton is 1721 and his name was John Nixon. From license records, it appears that during the mid 19th century there were usually two and sometimes three persons granted licenses to run inns in Bishop Burton. Whether there were two inns or just the one I have not been able to establish yet.

I have been able to piece together the story of the main families who were in the inn from the mid 18th century until the 1st world war. These families were: Stephenson, Senior (including Ellerker), Quest and Richmond.

Stephenson The Stephenson‘s were innkeepers between 1759 and 1793 and possibly beyond. Christopher was the innkeeper from 1759 to his death in 1775. His

[3]

widow Elizabeth then briefly held the license and their son Thomas then took it over from 1777 to at least 1793.

Senior The Seniors were inn keepers at the Horse and Jockey from the early 1800‘s until 1863. Jane Coulson married James Senior in 1803 in Bishop Burton. James died in 1818 aged 42 and Jane, his widow, became the inn keeper of Evander, then renamed the Horse and Jockey.

Jane married Senior of Middlesex sometime after 1823. I am not sure what the relation was between William and James Senior (if any). William is recorded as the innkeeper in the 1841 and 1851 census returns.

Sarah Ellerker became William Senior‘s house-keeper in the late 1840‘s as Jane Senior had died in 1837. Sarah did not marry him but appears to have borne him several children. William Senior died in 1860 and in the 1861 census, Sarah is the head of the household living at the Horse and Jockey where she is now the victualler (another name for an innkeeper). Sarah gave up the license in the early 1860‘s but continued to live in the village until her death in 1889. She was a cow keeper and had a smallholding of about 11 acres.

Quest Thomas Quest, father and son, were innkeepers at the Altisidora from about 1863 to 1905. Thomas and Sophie Quest came to Bishop Burton in about 1863. In the 1861 census, Thomas Quest‘s occupation is given as Gamekeeper; this was probably on the Riby Hall estate. By the time of 1871 census, Thomas Quest is the inn keeper at Bishop Burton and he remained so until his death on 10th June 1895. Sophia had died some two years earlier aged 51 years. Both are buried in the churchyard of All Saints Church.

After the death of his father in 1895, Thomas Quest (born 1867) became the inn keeper. He had married Blanche Alphosine Day in the same year in All Saints Church. Blanche was a British subject born in Vaudreuil, France in 1865. She worked as a lady‘s maid in the Durham house of Sir Fry MP. Theodore was married to Sophia Pease and H R Pease was the land agent for the Bishop Burton estate in the 1890‘s so there may have been

[4]

some family connection that brought the Fry‘s to the village and Blanche to the inn.

Blanche Quest died in 1905 and we know from the school log that in early March 1905, their two children, Clifford and Constance were taken out of school and went to Beverley to live. This may have been connected to the sudden death of Blanche at the age of 37. It appears also that in 1904/1905 Tom Quest was experiencing financial difficulties so this may also have been a reason for their leaving the village. He was officially made bankrupt in October 1904. We believe that at some point Clifford and Constance went to live with their uncle Arthur Charles who lived in West Yorkshire and became in November 1918 the Acting Chief Constable of the West Riding Police. Clifford enlisted as a private in the 10th Battalion of the Lincolnshire Regiment in 1914 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. He died on 6th April 1916 of wounds received in France and he is commemorated at the Bailleul Cemetery in Northern France. Richmond James Richmond took over as landlord of the Altisidora when the Quests left. He was born in Ripon in 1869. James worked first in the village as a domestic coachman, presumably for the estate. James was married to Emily until his death on 24th September 1913 in Brough. They had two children, Claude born in 1900 and Eric born in 1906. Emily was Ernest Ellerington‘s sister and she subsequently married John Ouston in 1926 and lived at Low Balk farm until her death in 1943. Claude Richmond farmed at Low Balk Farm until his death in 1972. Bryn Jones LETTERS FROM INFINIS TO BISHOP BURTON VILLAGERS The Cold Harbour Met Mast Planning Application Infinis sent a letter dated 12th May, outlining our plans for the submission of a met mast application at Cold Harbour Farm. Unfortunately, it seems that a number of local residents failed to receive our letter. We used a public electoral register address database and people sometimes opt out of this so it would appear our list was not complete. We are further led to

[5]

believe that a number of residents received multiple copies, which was clearly a clerical error. As we move forward with the project, we hope to be able to update our records for any further mail outs. If you were missed off the list, and would like to receive information updates about the proposed project, please let us know your address and we will ensure that you receive all the information we give out going forwards. Please find below a copy of the letter that we sent for your reference. If you would like to update us with your contact details or if you are interested in a wind farm visit please email us at [email protected]. Alternatively phone contact details are in the letter below. We look forward to keeping you up to date with the results of our studies as we go forward and are keen to hear your comments about the proposals as and when we gather further information about the site. Tim Mockridge

12th May 2011 Planning application for anemometer mast, Cold Harbour Farm I am writing to you to let you know that Infinis is currently in the early stages of investigating the potential for a new wind farm on land at Cold Harbour farm, situated about 1.5km away from Bishop Burton village. We have not submitted a planning application for a wind farm at Cold Harbour at this early stage and are unlikely to do so for some time, however, we thought it important to let you know that we will soon be submitting an application for a temporary meteorological (wind monitoring) mast to help with our continued studies into the potential for a wind farm at the site over the coming months. We intend to be open, up-front and accessible about our wind farm proposal and hope that we can work with the community to create a sensitively designed proposal at the Cold Harbour site. We will be in the local area in due course holding various exhibitions, wind farm visits and face-to-face consultations as the project progresses. However, we would be keen to hear your thoughts, concerns or suggestions about the development at this early stage. The Infinis group of companies is a leading generator of renewable power in the UK and is owned by Terra Firma, one of the leading private equity

[6]

firms. Infinis operates a growing portfolio of onshore wind, landfill gas, and hydro plants across the UK, currently comprising 140 renewable energy sites with a total generating capacity of 534 MW. In the year to 31 March 2010 the Infinis group produced approximately 10% of the UK‘s renewable power. We acquired Novera Energy Limited (‗Novera Energy‘), an established renewable power company behind the well known local Lissett Airfield Wind Farm, in November 2009. We possess professional experience across all key disciplines including planning, environmental services, wind turbine technology, law and financing. Through careful attention to design, planning and development, and in-depth experience working alongside local communities, we have the proven ability to plan, build and operate onshore wind farms in the UK. As I hope I have highlighted, we are still very much in the early stages of any potential development but thought it important to let you know of our plans at this early stage and to ensure that you had our contact details should you require any further information or have any questions. We will be issuing newsletters with additional information about the project as and when we have more information to share with you, however, in the meantime if you have any questions regarding the development or if you would be keen to attend a wind farm visit with us in the future please contact me by email, phone or by writing to me at the address below. Tim Mockridge Tel 0203 283 4549 Email: [email protected] Infinis First Floor, 500 Pavilion Drive Northampton Business Park Northampton NN4 7YJ T +44 (0)1604 662400 F +44 (0)1604 662468 www.infinis.com

[7]

BABY NEWS – BELATED! To Simon and Liz Thomas in Chorlton , Manchester on Feb 9th 2011 a baby girl – Jessica Claire Greenway - a lovely sister for Abigail, and second granddaughter for Trevor and Sue Thomas of Westfield Farm.

A VIEW OF THE BISHOP BURTON PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS

On 5th May 2011 we had an election for the Bishop Burton Parish Council, but sadly only a small proportion of our villagers bothered to vote (8pprox.. 150). There was perhaps reason for this – it seems that many villagers did not know who the candidates were and even less knew what each candidate had done for the village. As an example, when I went to vote another villager was given his voting papers and it was pointed out to him that one of the papers was for the Parish Council election. H quickly responded by saying that he did not know any of the candidates, so he could not vote. I suggested he must have known one or two, but he said he did not know one and would not be voting. Perhaps there is a message here for the Council, when they next have an election. When the results were published, it came as a great surprise to many villagers that Ben Byass had not be re-elected, but this does happen in elections. During his years as a councillor Ben had worked very hard to obtain Grant assistance for two major projects in the village. Firstly to help correct the subsidence of the War Memorial and secondly to help with the costs of draining and cleaning the Mere. The matter of Grant assistance was an area where previously the Parish Council had little or no success. With Ben‘s dedication and hard work, substantial grants were received for both projects. Without the grants the projects would either not have gone ahead or every Council Tax payer villager would have had to pay a much larger precept to cover the costs. In all probability very few villagers

[8]

were aware of Ben‘s efforts on our behalf and I think it would be appropriate to extend our grateful thanks to Ben for all his hard work for the good of the village. Many thanks Ben and perhaps we might see you on the Council again in the future. Alan Johnson

BISHOP BURTON GOLF SOCIETY The spring meeting was held at the K.P. Club, Kilnwick Percy, on May 12th. After a sharp shower of rain, 15 members tee‘d off into the wild wind. In the Gentlemen‘s Competition, the name to be engraved on the winners‘ plaque, that hangs in the village hall, will be that of Graeme Pittaway who, on the back 9, managed to steal the accolade from Paul Hayward. Rodger Middleton scored the only ‗2‘ of the day. For the Ladies, only four started...and all four finished, with Charleyne Wright a clear winner followed by Emma Barmby as runner-up. As is customary, we all enjoyed an evening meal and a few drinks, at the Altisidora. The autumn meeting will be at Hainsworth Park, Brandesburton, on Thursday 6th October. New members welcome. Rob Douthwaite

ROBERT EDWARD STAVELEY ( ―BOB ― ) 1916—2011 ‗A genuine country gentleman with a voice like a lark‘ Bob Staveley was born near Bridlington in the middle of the First World War and moved to Beverley with his family when he was only 3years old; where he attended Beverley Primary School (now an Old Peoples‘ Home opposite the Bus station). Bob was blessed with a fine singing voice and sung in St Mary‘s Choir as a boy. Bob loved nothing more than to ‗escape from‘ school (he would deliberately

[9]

scrape his knee and plead to Matron for a day off !!) and then he would go diving and swimming in the River Hull at Tickton bridge— indeed such were his aquatic skills that he won several school trophies for swimming. As soon as he could Bob joined up the Royal Engineers and in 1939 was sent to North Africa and didn‘t return to Yorkshire until 1945 – he rarely talked of his experiences during the Second World War but when he did he always said he was ‗the lucky one‘ having lost many comrades in that theatre of war .He was in Egypt for most of the war and was awarded a number of campaign medals, including the African Star twice. On returning from the War, Bob and his mother met up with Edith Hill a friend of the family who was a recent widow with a daughter (the late Beris Youell) and one son –Edmund. Bob was to marry Edith in 1947 and lived in Bishop Burton with her and Edmund for the next 64 years. Bob‘s main career was working for the East Riding Council on the roads for many years including working at Bishop Burton College (with Jim Metcalf, another BB village character) just after it had been acquired by the Council. He was always a conscientious and hard worker and was never unemployed. Thanks to experiences during the War and life generally Bob really cherished the English countryside and the Beverley and Bishop Burton areas in particular; he was often to be seen walking for miles around Bishop in all weathers, around the village Mere, up to the remote farms of Cold Harbour and Raikes and the surrounding countryside (including visiting Jim and Dorothy Dunning and latterly Sue and I at Westfield farm – indeed we installed a bench down the drive for him to rest on and contemplate his good luck –known as ‗Bob‘s Bench‘ – he would stop and chat with all comers and always had an interesting tale or two to tell. Latterly Bob‘s personal walking compass went awry and he was once or twice escorted back from the Police Stables at Walkington hotly pursued by Edmund on his bike who he had gone out to look for Bob when he hadn‘t returned in the allotted time. Bob was a great asset and character to the Village to the

[10]

point when he performed solo songs (word perfect) at functions in the Village hall; he once went down on one knee to sing beautifully to Betsy Thomas at her 80th birthday party!! Bob was a strong believer, attended All Saints Church when he could (always on Remembrance Sunday with shoes highly polished and medals immaculate ) and was often to be found alone in the Church during the day thinking and praying. Bob‘s wife and Edmund‘s mother Edith died in 1995 –Bob was devoted to Edith, he and Edmund visited her in hospital every day during her final illness; but before that whilst she was still infirm at home she taught Edmund all he knows about cooking –which was to stand him in good stead for the days to come . In the last few years of Bob‘s failing health Edmund looked after him and his every need with sincere and immense care managing to keep him at home until the very last when Bob, the great walker, sadly went off his legs –latterly visiting Bob every day in the Hull Royal and Cottingham hospitals. ‗ No man had a better father and no father a better son‘ Trevor Thomas and Dorothy Dunning YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

The Annual General Meeting was held in the village hall on May 10th and it marked the end of another successful year of Bishop Burton YCA. There are over 40 members who regularly attend our monthly meetings and those who attended the AGM were treated to a ‗pot luck supper‘ and a very amusing by Derek Clark. Derek asked members to identify 24 bygone artefacts which ranged from a pair of Marcel Wave curling tongs to a brass fastening for a soldier‘s kit bag. Some members did think that the brass fastening, which looked a bit like a hand cuff, was used for something a lot more imaginative than closing a kit bag. It was a fun evening.

Our annual Cream Tea which was held in the Village Hall on Monday 13th June was a great success: many thanks to YCA

[11]

committee members (and Gerry Brooks) who worked hard to make this event possible. Lots of villagers came along as well as visitors from Beverley, Walkington, Market Weighton and Cherry Burton. The Cream Tea had a wonderful friendly atmosphere and people were able to chat whilst enjoying home baked scones with delicious jam and cream. There was also a cake stall thanks to all the people who contributed their delicious goodies to the stall. Proceeds from the cream tea pay towards the coach which takes members on the annual outing. Whilst on the subject of money, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Betty Townend who ‗retires‘ as Treasurer and member of YCA committee and welcome the Margarets Hebb and White who become the joint ‗cookers of YCA books‘.

This year the Annual Outing on 11th July will be going to Scarborough. We leave the village pond at 10 am stopping for coffee at Eastfield Garden Centre at Bridlington en route. Following a day in Scarborough we shall be calling at Stuart‘s in Driffield for a fish and chip supper. Villagers who are not members of YCA can join in the fun by contacting Sue Brooks on 550733 or Charleyne Wright 551543. The cost of the trip for non-members is £8; this doesn‘t include the cost of the fish supper.

There is no meeting in August but our new programme begins on 12th September with a talk by Michelle Beadle on the ―Life and Times of Amy Johnson‖. All welcome.

The programme for the coming year is varied and interesting – posters around the village will advertise what is happening and when. Anyone wishing to join YCA can either just come along or phone Charleyne or Sue as above. I hope you all enjoy your summer. Charleyne Wright – Chairperson

THE ANTIQUES ROAD SHOW The Antiques Road Show organised by John Dunning was held in Bishop Burton Village Hall on Wednesday 18th May. The money raised was donated to All Saints Church funds and are as follows:

[12]

Admissions and Donations £240.25 Refreshments £25.00 Hire of Hall £12,25 £37.25 £37.25 To All Saints Church £203.00 John Dunning NEWS FROM ALL SAINTS

Ruth’s Ordination On Sunday June 19th 2011 at 10 am in the glorious York Minster, Ruth Newton was ordained as priest by the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu. Four carloads of Bishop Burton parishioners including representatives from the Chapel travelled to York to support her.

Ruth has been taking our services and leading our worship in Bishop Burton for over a year now while completing her training to become a priest. It was a wonderful service in a packed Minster led by the diminutive charismatic Archbishop who with his usual flair encouraged us all to support our newly ordained priests with a resounding ―WE WILL!!‖ It was truly inspiring to see people from all walks of life choosing to dedicate their lives to Christian ministry by becoming ordained.

Many of us have already met Ruth both in church and as she goes around the village on her pastoral visits. Her warm and vibrant personality will be a huge asset for us all in the parish of Bishop Burton. We are very lucky to have her to keep our church going in these difficult times.

Thank you Ruth. Congratulations and Good Luck!

Bishop Burton PCC

[13]

ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH It is a year now since I wrote my first article for the village magazine, for I have been here in Bishop Burton as curate now for 1 year this month. Such a lot of special memories to be thankful for during the past twelve months but mostly the warm welcome that I have received wherever I have visited and I thank you all for your kind hospitality. Last Sunday 19th June many of you attended York Minster for the occasion of my ordination to the priesthood, it was a really joyful service even the cold day could not detract from the warmth of feeling within the Minster and thank you all for your prayers and support. Service times

Date Time Activity 3rd July 12.30pm Raikes Farm Lunch 10th July 11.00am Holy communion 17th July 11.00am Joint Service at the Methodist Chapel 24th July 11.00am All Age Worship with Baptism 31st July 11.00am Matins (Prayerbook Morning Prayer) 7th August 6.30pm Evensong 14th August 11.00am Holy Communion 21st August 11.00am Joint Service with Methodists at All Saints 28th August 11.00am All Age Worship 4th September 6.30pm Evensong

The focus for our sermons from July will be based on readings from the Bible recommended in a pattern from Scripture Union ‗Essential 100‘. There are one hundred readings from start to finish of the Bible to give an overall view of what the Bible is all about, telling our Christian story. The suggestion is that you read the recommended piece, daily from the Bible. There will be 5 readings for the week leaving Saturday for ‗catch up‘ and then the person preaching the following Sunday will preach on one of the readings. The first sermon using this publication will be on 10th July and will be on the subject of Creation. I do hope that you will be able to find the time to enrich your pilgrimage journey.

[14]

Please find below the readings for the first week, if you would like to follow this pattern please contact me and I will send you all the Bible readings for July and August.

IN THE BEGINNING 1 July 4th CREATION GENESIS 1:1 – 2:25 2 July 5th THE FALL GENESIS 3:1 – 24 3 July 6th THE FLOOD GENESIS 6:5 – 7:24 4 July 7th GOD‘S COVENANT GENESIS 8:1 – 9:17 WITH NOAH 5 July 8th TOWER OF BABEL GENESIS 11:1 – 9

Ruth Newton (Curate) e mail: [email protected]

Date Flowers Cleaning 3rd July Mrs J Oxtoby Mrs A Danforth 10th July Mrs J Pillmoor Mrs H Hayward 17th July Mrs J Pillmoor Mrs S Pickering 24th July Mrs I Stickney Mrs A Francis 31st July Mrs I Stickney Mrs M Wray 7th August Mrs E M Swann Mrs M Cutland 14th August Mrs E M Swann Mrs M White 21st August Miss H M Swann Miss H M Swann 28th august Miss H M Swann Mrs S Thomas 4th September Mrs S Thomas Mrs A Dannforth 11th September Mrs S Thomas

And now comes the editor’s . Hilary Swann is continuing to produce the rotas for the church and not as I wrote in the last edition. I am delighted to be receiving the predictable envelope popping through the letterbox once again and apologise for my error and any confusion I might have caused. Editor

[15]

ROGATION DAY SERVICE The Driffield Town Silver Band ably accompanied the singing of hymns at the Rogation Day Service that was held at a very cold Cold Harbour Farm on Sunday 28th May. The service, with a congregation of more than forty parishioners and friends from Bishop Burton and Newbald, was taken and the address thoughtful given by The Reverend Mike Bushby, the vicar of Newbald. This perhaps little known, service has been held since Medieval times for the blessing of the crops, and prayers for a fruitful harvest, originating when famine was . A collection of £150 was taken from which a donation of £150 was given to the band towards their expenses and the balance of £50 divided between the two churches. Grateful thanks are given to all who provided the refreshments and helped in the way congregations always do. John Dunning

THE ANSWERS TO MADGE’S QUIZ 1, Odour – 2,Soup – 3, Hourly – 4, Journal – 5, Brought – 6, Court – 7, Trout – 8, Route – 9, Harbour – 10, Perilous – 11, Ridiculous – 12, Rigorous – 13, Tourism – 14, mourn – 15, Labour – 16, Boisterous – 17, Boulder – 18, Colour – 19, Courtyard – 20, Crocus – 21, Crouch – 22, Devour – 23, Flavour – 24, Pour – 25, Rough – 26, Journey – 27, Trouble – 28, Surround – 29, Surgeon – 30, Popular. Congratulations to the winner Mrs P Davidson

DARBY AND JOAN Our last meeting will be on the 26th July 2011 when we will take a summer break. We shall resume on Tuesday 16th September in the village hall as usual. New members will be most welcome. Janet Oxtoby

[16]

THE JOY OF EMAILS It was a lovely surprise to receive an email from Doris Ellerker Leland the other day. Doris‘s family have been linked with Bishop Burton in years gone by and Doris now lives in Canada. A bit over twenty years ago she visited Bishop Burton and Dorothy Dunning has been sending her the Bishop Burton newsletter ever since with a note included. However a note was missing last time and I think Doris was a bit concerned and so emailed me. I was able to assure her that Dorothy was fine and perhaps the note got put in the wrong envelope as Dorothy very kindly sends out quite a few copies. Doris was particularly interested in the articles of Beverley Aerodrome and especially appreciated the respect shown for a Canadian pilot who lost his life during that time. It was lovely to hear from such a far flung reader and to know that Dorothy‘s mailing duties are appreciated as well. Bishop Burton sends you greetings Doris. Susan Leeding

BISHOP BURTON NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH This is really a reiteration of past advice from the Police that during the summer days when doors and windows are open it is a time when opportunist thieves are about so please keep alert and your house secure. Cars are likely to be stolen when the keys are accessible so keep your keys safe and out of sight. Garden sheds have been targeted in Beverley recently and lawn mowers are usually in demand at this time of year. Be aware, be safe and have an enjoyable summer. Editor

[17]

METHODIST NEWS

The most memorable occasion since my last Bishop Burton notes was the ordination service in York Minster, Sunday 19th. when Archbishop Sentamu ordained the Rev‘d Ruth Newton priest with fifteen other ordinands from the Cleveland, York and East Riding Archdeaconaries, which included one from Beverley Minster. It was a privilege for five of we Methodists to be invited to this inspiring service, and we do send Ruth our love, good wishes and prayers in her ministry particularly in Bishop Burton. We also send our prayers to the Archbishop who is still recovering from his recent operation for appendicitis – he specially asked everyone to pray for him! You will note from the calendar for our services that we now meet only twice a month, one service being our Joint service on the third Sunday. A warm invitation to Sunday 17th July when the Rev‘d Joy Margerison is taking service at 11 am, followed by the usual coffee and biscuits! We are sad to have fewer services and pray most earnestly that our congregation might once again grow – there is always a warm welcome. This Sunday we say goodbye to Austen Field who is to be married to Valerie at the church at Barton le Clay in September. Austen has been a faithful member of our chapel for many years and we will miss him as a friend, his help with singing and especially as our caretaker. We are having a presentation with a framed photo of Bishop Burton and a M & S voucher, also coffee and one of Anne‘s renowned chocolate cakes. We do wish Austen and Valerie every future happiness including plenty of bowling – which is how they met! As you maybe know our Minister, the Rev‘d Liz Allison is leaving to become full time hospital chaplain working both in Hull and Cottingham. We wish her well in her new ministry, we will certainly miss her friendship, guidance and her ministry. She does work very hard and maybe it is good for her husband, Rachael and Naomi to be

[18]

able to spend more time with them in the evenings. We do send her our prayers. Are you, like me picking fruit and making jam – there never seems to a spare minute? Enjoy the sunshine. Best Wishes Pat Byass

Date and time Activity Saturday 2nd July 2.00pm Church in Tickton Garden Party 25/27 Main Street Sunday 3rd July No service Sunday 3rd July 12.30pm Parish Lunch – Raikes Farm Sunday 10th July No service Sunday 10th July Launch of ‗Beverley Trail. Including some Mystery Plays – see local press for details. Sunday 17th July 11am United Service – Methodist Church, Rev‘d Joy Margerison Sunday 24th July 6pm. Mr Brian Dodgson Sunday 31st July No service Sunday 7th August No service Sunday 14th August No service Saturday 20th August 2 - Circuit Garden Party, The Manse 4pm Sunday 21st August 11am United Service – Parish Church Sunday 28th August 6pm Rev‘d Liz Allison H.C.

BISHOP BURTON PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the meeting held on Monday 28 March 2011 Present: Cllr David Oxtoby (Chairman); Cllr Mrs Sue Ellerington (Vice-Chairman); Cllr Martin Gray; Cllr David Jolliffe; Cllr Rodger Middleton; Cllr Jack Wray. 03.298 Apologies for absence

[19]

Ben Byass, Trevor Thomas and Hilary Swann 03.299 Declaration of Members’ Interests None 03.300 Open Forum No items presented 03.301 Minutes of previous meeting The Minutes of the meeting held on 17 January 2011, having been previously circulated, were approved as an accurate record of events and duly signed by the Chairman 03.302 Matters Arising: a) Flashing speed limit signs – A1079 – it was agreed by all present that no-one was in favour of residents monitoring speed, however, it was agreed that concerns regarding speeding traffic should be placed in the parish magazine. It was agreed that the parish should still press ahead with the request for flashing speed signs as, according to the figures received from the police, 47% of traffic was exceeding the speed limit. Proposed by Cllr Jolliffe, seconded by Cllr Mrs Ellerington that a second letter should be sent regarding speed signs. b) History board The refurbishment of the history board was now complete and it was agreed that it now looked very smart. Cllr Wray reported that the cost of the refurbishment was £463.00. The refurbishment had been carried out by Greens, the sign makers. This expenditure was proposed by Cllr Jolliffe, seconded by Cllr Mrs Ellerington and approved by all present. c) Bryan Mere adoption – Cllr Mrs Ellerington reported that the initial paperwork received from the Land Registry was extremely confusing. It would appear that the land still belongs to Fairclough Homes. Legal Services at East Riding Council are in the process of looking into the various issues of why the area has not been adopted by the Parish as all services have been adopted by East Riding Council. Cllr Mrs Ellerington stated that she would report any update d) Litter bins

[20]

Cllr Gray reported that he was still looking into the purchase of litter bins. e) Johnsons Pond report - It was agreed that this item would be held over until the next meeting. f) Walkington Heads – overgrown verge Cllr Byass had originally brought up this issue and was not present to provide any update. Cllr Oxtoby reported that he was sure that something had been done to improve the situation. g) Grass cutting Cllr Oxtoby reported that a tender had been received from J Turnbull. There was a 3% increase in costs – to cut The Green £121.54 plus vat – to cut the Churchyard - £72.00 plus vat – both costs were approved by all present. h) Killingwoldgraves roundabout Cllr Oxtoby reported that he had been approached by parishioners who were concerned about the sight lines due to overgrown vegetation. He had inspected the area but could see no issues of concern. i) Bus shelter Cllrs Ellerington and Jolliffe had carried out the removal of the graffiti. It was agreed that at the next meeting a discussion should take place regarding having the bus shelter professionally cleaned. In the meantime, Cllr Mrs Ellerington agreed to look into the possibility of arranging to have some anti-graffiti paint donated. Cllr Jolliffe was thanked for re-painting the bus shelter. It was pointed out that the College had been very proactive and the students responsible for the graffiti had been suspended. 03.302 Planning 11/00385/PLF – Alterations and extensions to existing dwelling Little Green – PC had no objections. 11/00952/PLF – Erection of single storey extension to Dunvegan, School Green, Bishop Burton – PC had no objections Approved by ERYC:

[21]

10/05125/STPLF – erection of general purpose agricultural building, Grange Farm, Finchcroft Lane. 11/00183/PLD – proposed side extension to ‘Greenbanks’, Finkle Street. 03.303 Finance The following expenditure was approved for payment Cllr Mrs Ellerington – Land Registry re Bryan Mere Green - £9.00 Audit Commission - £162.00 Yorkshire Water - £49.02 Clerks quarterly salary - £249.84 CPRE Membership - £29.00 The Clerk reported that all Clerks now have to be register with the tax office for the payment of tax on a PAYE basis. The Chairman reported that a cheque had been received for £230.00 in payment for the seismic study recently carried out. 03.304 Correspondence ERYC – ‘Making it happen’ East Riding Local Development Framework Candidates guide – electi0ns 2011 Minsters’ Rail Campaign 03.305 Any other issues of concern Wind turbines – it was reported that there may be a planning application for Cold Harbour Farm. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman have been approached by Infinis who are responsible for developing such sites. Lamp post maintenance – Cllr Oxtoby informed the meeting that the lamp posts were in need of painting and that he had obtained a quotation of £20 per post plus £50 for materials – there being 21 posts. It was proposed by Cllr Jolliffe that this quotation should be accepted. This was approved by all present. It was also agreed that any lanterns that needed replacing should be the ‘Windsor’ design – Cllr Oxtoby agreed to contact East Riding Council regarding this. 03.306 Date of next meeting 19 May 2011

[22]

GARDENING NOTES Betula jacquemontii or Himalayan Birch is one of the most popular and easily grown trees. They are deciduous trees which are very hardy and can be grown on any fertile soil. If they have a preference it is for ground that has some damp in it and they like to be in full sun. It will usually establish rapidly and will reach a height of 60ft with a spread of 30ft. It is a superb garden tree and gives height without blocking out the light. Most varieties of Himalayan Birch have stunning white, peeling bark that is particularly noticeable in the winter. The bark colour can take 2-4 years to develop. For best effect, the bark should be scrubbed gently with a hand brush and water once a year. This will remove any green algae or grime and help restore the colour. In early spring it bears yellow - brown catkins and has dark green leaves which turn a golden yellow colour in the autumn. This tree is deservingly popular and provides valued all year interest. The Himalayan Birch is suitable for any size of garden and if you have the space they can look stunning as a group planted closely together. Growing it in a multi-stemmed fashion will reduce the vigour and end size, making it an ideal tree for smaller gardens. Multi-stemmed varieties have been grown from a single trunk which is pollarded close to the ground and allowed to re-shoot which will give you at least three times as much bark to admire. When buying a multi-stemmed Birch, beware of growers that have simply planted three separate trees in one pot. You may find that this could lead to structural problems later on. Betula utilis var. Jacquemontii ‗Grayswood Ghost‘ has peeling, paper-thin, brilliant white bark. It has an upright, elegant habit with an open head, casting only light, dappled shade. It will reach a height of 25ft with a spread of 10ft. Betula utilis var. Jacquemontii ‗Silver Shadow‘ has unblemished intensely white bark. It is a small and dainty tree with pendent, larger dark green leaves. It will reach a height of 32ft with a spread of 20ft.

[23]

Betula utilis var. Jacquemontii ‗Trinity College‘ is one of the newer selections which has smaller leaves. It has a compact and tidy shape and is relatively narrow and upright. The gleaming white trunk appears from an early age. It will reach a height of 20ft with a spread of 8ft. Betula utilis var. Jacquemontii ‗Wakehurst Place Chocolate‘ is an unusual selection with its rich chocolate coloured bark in its early years and changes to all shades of brown as it ages. This is the darkest of all the group. It will reach a height of 20ft with a spread of 10ft. Ian Lead NATIONAL GRID Not only are we being prepared for wind turbines but now the National Grid want to lay pipelines in our area to take carbon dioxide out into the North Sea. To find out more there are several public exhibitions and the nearest one to Bishop Burton is at Cherry Burton on Thursday 7th July between 2pm and 7pm. The development of this pipeline is at the forefront of technology to reduce carbon emissions. Bishop Burton seems to be in a situation of ‗mind your head and look where you are putting your feet‘! Editor

DATE REMINDERS Sunday 3rd July Sunday Lunch at Raikes Farm 12.30pm – phone Janet or David Oxtoby on 01964 550346 – cost £10

Saturday 9th July Annual Hog Roast and Jazz on The Green. Tickets are available from the village shop until 4th July - £10, £5. £2.50 The event continues come rain or shine! Editor

Printed and published at Bishop Burton 1st July 2011

[24]