ISSUE 39 Winter 2010 Serving -cum-Brough since 1999

Lisa’s bittersweet bike ride in husband’s memory On 21st November Lisa channel my energies to get me extended her target to £10,000. Davis of Myrtle Way, Brough through this difficult time”. Lisa said; “This has been a embarked on the most Lisa clocked up many miles bittersweet experience as the emotional journey of her cycling around the area in ride took place almost a year to life. Lisa travelled to Egypt preparation for the gruelling the date after Anthony died and with 28 others to raise 270 mile round trip. The Egypt is where we took our last money for the British Heart expedition took place over five holiday together”. Foundation by taking part in days in heat up to 30°C. One Lisa is passionate about raising a bicycle ride along the Nile. leg of the journey was over 80 awareness of heart disease, as Lisa’s husband Anthony miles. She said; “A couple of she says; “Something like this tragically died suddenly from times I got very emotional and could happen to anyone at heart failure a year ago aged felt like I couldn’t go on, but anytime at any age”. just 41. Lisa said of Anthony; it was as if Anthony was there “He was my best friend and I urging me on to finish”. miss him more than I can say. Lisa needed to raise £3,000 to This cycle ride was an amazing cover expenses and a donation and emotional experience. to the charity but has so far I cried a lot, laughed even actually raised almost £9,000. more and made so many new You can still make a donation friends. It was a chance to do at www.justgiving.com/ Taking the heat: Lisa stops for a something worthwhile, and lisadavis6 as she has now roadside break. Early Christmas surprise for Brough Bananas Police band raises the Christmas came early for Lifestyle Brough Bananas very busy all Summer. roof with festive fanfare team the Brough Bananas. Hannah Steven Bell, Managing Director of Falcon The Humberside Police Brass Band Goodwin (11), Hattie Clarricoates, Cycles said; “The sheer amount of time and performed to a packed Village Hall at Issy Almond, Jade Featherstone and effort each team puts into their projects to the annual Christmas concert hosted by Rebecca Cook (all 10) received top of benefit the local community is outstanding. Elloughton-cum-Brough Parish Council. the range mountain bikes at a surprise On behalf of Falcon Cycles we hope Brough presentation at Brough School. The Bananas enjoy their bikes. Well done!” bikes were donated by Falcon Cycles in recognition of the girls’ amazing efforts over the Summer. The team decided to raise awareness of type 1 diabetes after Hannah experienced someone having a ‘hypo’. The girls made informative leaflets giving advice on what to do if someone is suffering from hypoglycaemia. They had an information The lively programme featured seasonal stand at the BAE Systems Family Day, ran a classics like Hark The Herald Angels Sing cake stall (all low sugar of course) and held as well as Minnie The Moocher and other a games day at a local care home. These modern favourites. The rousing finale activities, along with many others kept included A Christmas Festival and the band’s theme Coppertones which had Record turn out for village art exhibition the delighted audience clapping along. The Parish Council sponsored Art & Photography Exhibition was a great success this year Editors: Justine & Duncan McMillan with a very high standard Petuaria Press of exhibitors and record PO Box 124, Brough, attendance. The award for East HU15 1YH. most popular exhibit was won Email: [email protected] by Denny Lincoln for her Swan Messages/Fax: 01482 665600 Lake which is pictured right Petuaria Press is funded by with the winner’s trophy. and was won by Holly Wilson Elloughton-cum-Brough Parish Council The children’s section was aged 7 (pictured left) for her www.petuariapress.co.uk much better supported this year painting of Welton Church. Produced by Art & Soul · www.artandsoul.co.uk  Brough boilerman Jim celebrates 100th birthday Former pupils of South Hunsley Brough resident Jim in Brough Manor 18 months School who left between 1980- Willingham celebrated his ago. He is a lifelong Hull FC 85 can look forward to catching up with old classmates soon. 100th birthday on 25th supporter and only recently A reunion is taking place at September last year. Jim, the stopped attending matches. Blackburn Leisure Club on 6th 100 year last surviving of ten siblings, Residents will know Jim as a March, organised by Dawn old Jim was born in Thorngumbald keen cyclist, having only given Fawcett (née Holtby). For more Willingham and did farm work in his this up when he turned 90. details contact justine@ proudly youth. In 1941 he moved All the family joined Jim at petuariapress.co.uk and we shows to Brough to work as a Brough Manor to celebrate his will pass on your details. off the boilerman at what is now milestone birthday. Jim has two birthday The local Independent BAE systems. sons, Keith who lives locally and Monitoring Board at Her card he received Jim lived in a bungalow on Barry who lives in . He Majesty’s Prison Wolds, from the Haven Avenue for 67 years also has three grandchildren Everthorpe are recruiting Queen. before taking up residence and three great grandchildren. new board members from the area. Positions are voluntary but expenses are Happy hiker Scouts get the Boot on marathon paid. This is a challenging and worthwhile opportunity. says thank you For more information contact As reported in the Autumn Bernard Pearson on 666661. edition of Petuaria Press, Doug The Environment Agency has Kirk of Elloughton completed submitted a planning application the Wolds Way in September. to Council Doug walked the 80 miles to for flood defences by the River raise money for the National . The plans include sheet Kidney Federation just seven piling and earth embankments months after receiving a kidney Teams from Elloughton- team came in seventh place of amongst other improvements. transplant himself. Doug and cum-Brough Scout troop 16 teams, finishing in a total If approved construction will commence in Spring 2010, wife Jenny wish to thank successfully completed the time of twelve hours and seven reducing the risk to over 500 everyone who donated and Fells Marathon in North minutes. Pictured above right homes and 25 commercial supported him in his challenge. Yorkshire, walking 21 miles they are (L-R) Daniel Heron, properties includng BAE Systems. Currently over £2,000 has been over two days and carrying Angus McMillan, Daniel Oakley, The Country Park Inn, raised and the total is expected all their own equipment. Michael Royle and Nathan Lyons. was the venue for a fund- to reach £2,500. One of the two Brough teams The event took place over a raising event held on behalf taking part finished in second weekend. Scouts walked twelve of the Encephalitis Society place with a total time of ten miles on the Saturday, camping in October. The event was hours and 29 minutes. They overnight and cooking their organised by Brough resident were awarded the Haltemprice own meal before walking a and long term fund-raiser Scout Section Fells Marathon further nine miles to the finish Cath Agnew. Best-selling Trophy, ‘The Boot’ for their on the Sunday. Four teams author Gervase Phinn played achievement. Well done to taking part where disqualified host. The evening raised a staggering £4011.30 with Aneil Sanghera, Alex Almond, after either losing their way, donations still coming in. Peter Stone, James Roos and missing out checkpoints or Fund-rasier Doug Kirk with his Lewis Beaton, pictured above failing to complete the route The hard work of green fingered fellow hikers on the Wolds Way. residents has been recognised. left (L-R). The other Brough within the permitted time. Elloughton-cum-Brough won a Silver Gilt Rose award in the Team Sugar Rush off on holiday Student appeals small town category of the The area‘s Lifestyle teams child support group which is annual Yorkshire In Bloom did very well again last year. a lifeline for newly-diagnosed for help to hike Competition. The award was one One of our teams ‘Sugar families. They produced leaflets Local student Andrew Clark of many presented in a ceremony Rush’ won one of the major which were informative and hopes to take part in a tough at Spa in September. prizes, a PGL Adventure well researched. These were hiking challenge to raise Plans for building an Holiday to Wales. distributed and displayed at funds to find cancer cures. extension to the front of Sugar Rush decided to do events throughout the Summer. Andy, 22 will join the 2010 Brough Methodist Church everything within their power The girls, Catherine Banks, Hike for Hope in November have been submitted. If to educate the public about Jessica Carr, Shayma Fleet, on a five day trek through permission is obtained the diabetes as one team member Rhiannon Gurney and Emily the Kerala region of south work will commence in June or July at a cost of £100,000. has a younger sister with the Johnson received praise for their western India. In order to A third of the money has type 1 variant of the disease. mature handling of this sensitive take part Andy must raise already been raised but fund- The group raised funds along topic. £3,200 for the Hike for Hope raising will continue through the way for the parent and charities, which this year are until the Spring. Prostate UK and Wellbeing for A new bench dedicated to Women. Andy is appealing the memory of Elloughton for help from residents to postmaster Roger Spencer is raise the money. For more now in place outside St Mary’s information contact Ryan Winning Lifestyle team Sugar Church. The bench was donated Duffield on 07931 538742, or by Scruton Homes, developers Rush at their pirate-themed coffee morning back in the Summer. you can pledge your support of the former dairy site on online at http://original. Stockbridge Road, Elloughton. The girls raised over £800 for the Diabetes Support Group. justgiving.com/andyclark.  Audition success for “Wear your helmets” say youngsters Creative Space Elloughton dancers Enterprising youngsters Louisa North and Lucy from Welton School are Simpson, both aged 10 and campaigning for children on from Elloughton, have been wheels to wear a helmet. accepted into the Northern Whether on bikes, skateboards Ballet Theatre. The girls have or rollerblades, the children are been pupils at the Rachel urging others to always wear a Salmon School of Dance helmet. They experienced first which runs regular sessions hand how not doing so may in Elloughton Village Hall and cause severe head injuries when Brough Community Centre, as a friend fell, cracking open (L-R) Eleanor Crompton Mud, Abigail well as other locations in the the helmet she was wearing. Patterson and Christopher Longwell. Mother and daughter Jane West Hull villages. Without a helmet the outcome Not pictured Amelia Kime. McMillan and Phillippa could have been very different. who is organising an assembly Humphrey have teamed up Morag Longwell, mother of with road safety officers. They to launch a new social activity one of the children heading have also made posters to put group for local craft-workers. the campaign, said; “We are up around the village, helping Two free taster sessions all very proud of them”. They to raise awareness of this are planned and if there is wrote to their head teacher important issue. sufficient interest it is hoped that regular sessions will Squadron sent packing for Wings appeal become a permanent fixture Brough Air Cadets, 1324 bag-packing for customers at a in the calendar. (Hawker Blackburn) Squadron Hull city centre store. The group is aimed ATC presented a cheque for RAFA support current and specifically at local residents Lucy began dancing three £326 to the branch of former members of the Royal who feel isolated, especially years ago and secured a place the Royal Airforce Association Air Force who are in need of due to caring commitments on the Northern Ballet Theatre (RAFA) in support of its annual help as a result of setbacks or a disability. The intention Associate Programme after “Wings” Appeal. To raise the in their lives. The cheque is to provide a creative space just one audition. She has money a number of cadets, was presented at the cadet where people can meet up also been offered a place on supported by staff, carried out headquarters in Skillings Lane. to indulge their craft-based the Northern Ballet Theatre’s hobby or try out new activities Centre for Advanced Training Pictured are Wing and share ideas. The two hour Programme. commander Phil sessions will take place at the Louisa has been dancing Leadbetter, Cadets Community Centre from 1pm for six years and attended Daniel Lee and Thomas until 3pm on Thursday 28th Hall, Corporal Mike the Northern Ballet Theatre Buckingham, Corporal January and 4th February. Summer Course. She is David Wilson, Cadet For more info text or phone now training with the Ballet Daniel Loughton and Phillippa on 07517 488155 or Company while continuing Mr Stuart Thompson. call Jane on 667812. RAD training at the Rachel Salmon School of Dance. Planet Rabbit lands in Brough Pedestrians in peril from poor parking The school, opened in Theatre company Planet Rabbit is bringing The village footpaths are becoming increasingly 2001, has had several pupils John Goodrum’s Sorry I Love You to Brough hazardous due to poor parking practices and accepted into the Northern for a one night only performance at the inconsiderate cyclists. Common culprits are those Ballet Theatre. Rachel said; Methodist Church on 26th March. Planet parking on pavements or obstructing driveways. Parking “As a relatively new school it is Rabbit was set up by Brough girl Claire Butler in restricted zones outside schools presents a particular very encouraging now that we and tours popular plays around small towns danger to young schoolchildren, hiding them from are starting to see the results and villages across the north of . oncoming traffic. Pedestrians are also under threat with children I have been able Claire, 36 attended South Hunsley and went from a number of adult cyclists riding recklessly on to train from the beginning.” on to study performing arts at Hull College village footpaths. Humberside Police and East Riding For more information contact before attending RADA. For more details see of Yorkshire Council are campaigning to highlight the Rachel Salmon on 665227. planetrabbit.co.uk or call 07986 122300. problems, and the Police may prosecute offenders. Cubs make a splash at swimming gala Elloughton-cum- POLICE REPORT Brough Cubs swam Staffing levels at Brough Police They are well supported by a their way to victory Station have been under number of Special Constables in the Haltemprice scrutiny recently after a number led by Sergeant Howard District Swimming of staff were unable to work who contribute a Gala at Ennerdale due to illness. Inspector John many hours to the community. Sports Centre. The Thirkettle, the Neighbourhood A support system is in place tension mounted as Policing Team Commander which allows other officers the boys endured for Haltemprice, has made to help with patrolling and a nail-biting wait assurances that local services problem solving. Inspector for the result. With will not suffer. Staff who Thirkettle will continue to only one point in it remain on duty will continue to evaluate the situation and has Back row (L-R): Jack Plummer, Dominick Kissack, the team went crazy Harry Hobson, Oliver Atkinson, Bayley Rowlands. visit victims of crime and carry promised to do whatever it when the result was Front row: Joshua Paddison, George Mayson, out foot patrols during the day takes to ensure that service announced. Shad Stone, Harry Taylor and Freddie Capes. and throughout the evenings. levels are maintained.  Cricketers’ title and promotion in centenary year Curtain goes up on Hull Ionians Coal Exporters (HICE) The club also fields a 3rd XI playing comedy capers Cricket Club finished the year with a Saturdays, a midweek XI and junior cricket The Petuaria Players’ forthcoming double promotion at the close of 2009. section. Anyone who enjoys a game will production Curtain Up is written by Peter The 1st XI won the Division 1 title in be made most welcome, regardless of Quilter and promises an entertaining night the Insurance Partnership East Yorkshire age or ability. Contact club secretary Barry out at the Village Hall this January. This Cricket Alliance and will be promoted to Young on 07808 987571 or chairman Mike fast paced comedy follows the story of five the Premier Division for 2010. The 2nd Kingston on 667163 for more details. women who inherit shares in a dilapidated Xl finished runners up in Division 2, also theatre and plan to bring it back to life winning a promotion. again. They try various fund-raising schemes HICE was formed in 1996 when the Coal and of course plans go hilariously awry Exporters merged with Hull Ionians. The along the way. Performances run from club has gone from strength to strength 28th to 30th January and tickets cost £6. and these latest achievements make a fitting For booking or further information contact end to what was the 100th year of cricket Stella Reuben on 668610. for the Coal Exporters part of the club. A Centenary Dinner was held at Park back in September to The Station House Restaurant on mark the occasion and also to celebrate Station Road, Brough is celebrating Ionians’ 43 years. Champions - Hull Ionians Cricket Exporters 1st XI five years in business this year. The restaurant enjoys a reputation for Details understood to be correct at time of serving first class Chinese and Asian going to press. Please check with venue. cuisine and is popular throughout Sat 9th January and Monuments Office gives Sun 14th March the villages and beyond. With the Flossie Malavialle, Hunsley a presentation about local Wolds & Riverbank Chinese New Year approaching Acoustic Music - Half Moon historical finds. Tickets £2, Countryside Society in February, owner Monica Chu French and British folk - £8. children free, from 7.30pm. - Spindlewood Nature is offering readers the chance to Crossfire - Red Hawk Sat 13th February Reserve First working party of sample a meal for two to the value Sat 16th January Hull Ionians v Bradford the year - tidying up and bulb of £30. Just tell us which animal will Lee Davidson - Red Hawk Bingley - Brantingham Park planting from 10am - 12 noon. represents the next Chinese year. Fri 22nd January 20th Anniversary Pre-Match Fri 19th March One entry will be selected at random Wolds & Riverbank Lunch with entertainment from Jazz Night at the Ferry to win the prize. Countryside Society - comedian Alfie Moore all for Live jazz quartet. Send your answers by email to Welton Memorial Hall Nigel £15 inc. match admission. Sat 20th March [email protected] Nethercote gives an illustrated Rattlefish - Ferry Inn Crossfire - The Ferry or by post to PO Box 124, Brough, talk on local wildlife. Tickets £2, East Yorkshire’s finest indie Rock cover band. HU15 1YH to arrive by 31st January. children free, from 7.30pm. party band - and they’re from Fri 26th March Remember to include your name, Sat 23rd January Brough! Planet Rabbit’s Sorry I Love address and phone number! National Division 2 North Fri 19th February You - Brough Methodist Rugby Union Hull Ionians Jazz Night at the Ferry Church Travelling theatre for Your Guide To v Waterloo - Brantingham Live jazz quartet. one night only. Elloughton-cum-Brough Park Admission FREE with this Sat 27th February Sat 27th March Parish Council copy of Petuaria Press. The Peasants - The Ferry The Snip - The Ferry Parish Clerk THE Elvis - Red Hawk Acoustic rock - with a twist… Local favourites playing rock Jane Smith PO Box 124, Brough, HU15 1YH Elvis tribute Night. Bram Taylor, Hunsley and indie covers. Tel: 01482 665600 Thu 28th - Sat 30th Acoustic Music - Half Jinski - Whisky Dogs Office: 60 Welton Road, Brough Open Tue/Wed/Thu 9.30-12.30pm January Moon Traditional songs - Farino, Hunsley Acoustic Chairman Petuaria Players Curtain and contemporary humour Music - Elloughton Village Bryan Davis 3 Thornhams Way, Elloughton Tel: Up - Village Hall Fast paced “taylored” to the audience Hall An impressive three act 666455 comedy capers. requirements! line up for the year’s first HAM Vice Chairman Sat 30th January Sun 28th February event at the Village Hall. Kathleen Galbraith 1 Chantreys Drive, Elloughton Tel: 668381 Storm - Red Hawk We’re Havin’ A Larf - Sun 28th March Parish Councillors Rock covers. Brantingham Park Four We’re Havin’ A Larf Kate Brogden 39 Stockbridge Road, Burns Supper - Brantingham professional comedians. Tickets - Brantingham Park Four Elloughton Tel: 666277 Park with the ‘Top Notch’ £5 in advance, £7 on the door. professional comedians. Tickets Peter Burgess 56a Welton Road, Brough Ceilidh band and three course Fri 5th March £5 in advance, £7 on the door. Tel: 07766 133705 Scottish dinner £22. Jazz Night at the Ferry Alternate Thursdays Anthony Busk 5 St Marys Close, Elloughon Tel: 07718 518759 Sun 31st January Live jazz quartet. Open Mic Night - Red Hawk Martin Credland 16 Lastingham, Elloughton We’re Havin’ A Larf - Fri 12th March All music lovers welcome to Tel: 669361 Brantingham Park Four Wolds & Riverbank come and listen, play or sing! Sue Duckles 8 Railway Cottages, Brough professional comedians. Tickets Countryside Society Event Contact Details Tel: 07957 872024 £5 in advance, £7 on the door. - Welton Memorial Hall Ferry Inn Tel 667340. Tony Galbraith 1 Chantreys Drive, Elloughton Sat 6th February Historian Nick Sumerton talks Red Hawk Tel 667340. Tel: 668381 Rock Night at the Ferry Inn about the Roman occupation Brantingham Park Tel 667302. Coleen Gill 74 Spindlewood, Elloughton Tel: 666924 Rock disco. and its effect on the local area. Hunsey Acoustic Music Rita Hudson 35 Welton Low Road, Elloughton Fri 12th February Tickets £2, children free, from Will Richardson. Tel 665656. Tel: 665234 Wolds & Riverbank 7.30pm. Mob 07814 608131. Sarah Rowe 1 Balmoral Lane, Brough Countryside Society Sat 13th March Wolds & Riverbank Tel: 07866 395811 - Welton Memorial Hall Rock Night at the Ferry Inn Countryside Society Pat Smith 36 Drovers Rise, Elloughton Ruth Atkinson of the Sites Rock disco. Tony Clark. Tel 668064. Tel: 666785