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Osmotherley Area Messenger

Issue 93

July 2016

Pearson Osmotherley Games Ground Care Osmotherley Osmotherley Summer Games – Sat 2nd July Fancy Dress Procession Private/Commercial Work & Official Opening – 1pm Garden Maintenance: Osmotherley Games Challenge – Landscaping: Garden 1pm to 3.30pm Clearing: Tree Pruning: Turf Raffle - drawn at 4pm laying: Patios Decking: Fencing:

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Artist Michelle Cook

12 Back Lane, Osmotherley Tel no. 01609 883546 Summer Games -Donations needed for: Commissions taken to paint · Tombola items (Village Hall Supper Room – 7-8pm Wed 29th/Thurs 30th) your favourite view, por- · Books (Supper Room as above or on the day to the Book Stall) trait, home, garden or pet · Cakes (On the day to St Peters) from photos. · Plants (On the day to the Garden Club Stall) Thank you, and most of all come and join the fun

108th Osmotherley Horticultural & Agricultural Show –Home Farm Thimbleby Sat 6th Aug 2016 10am – 10 pm.

Dog Show, Lots of activities for Come along and enter Sheep Dog Trials children including kids on the day Tug of War zone all day with races and All Horse & Pony classes Gun Dog Scurry entertainment from 4pm including clear round, show Vintage Tractors along with children’s disco jumping & Gymkhana Serving great coffees, teas, Admission to Field: and pizza van, which will + hot chocolate, sandwiches Adults £6, Conc £5 run until 10pm. Fell Race 2pm and locally made cakes. Entries close 26th July, From 20/7 –6/9 (can be handed in to Bar remains open and entry Details on page 2 Open all week except Tues Osmotherley Methodist in the later evening is free. Tel: 883419 Chapel Email: [email protected] www.osmotherley.org.uk 1

Parish Council The latest monthly meeting, a week later than usual, was well attended and began with members of the public attending to discuss cobble contractors and the car parking area in front of the Three Tuns public house. The police report was received and noted that two areas of concern Classes were anti social behaviour and theft on two occurrences. The CCTV project was reported by Tim Swales , a member group will be formed with Osmotherley and surrounding villages who are Mon 5.30-6.30pm Keep Fit interested in the project. The CCTV , ANPR cameras will be placed at various points around the in the Village Hall. County ward to help the police when an incident occurs to track vehicles. Tues 8-9pm: Men on Mats The church clock face project is progressing with the administrative ramifications and progress Quaker Meeting House will continue towards restoration throughout the summer. Fri 9.30-10.30am: Moving The church wall project, which has been delayed from last year has been approved for continuing Wisely Quaker Meeting Hse financial support from the National Park and will commence very soon. All classes £7 per session The Sheepwash Action Group met recently and reported that maintenance would happen during Contact me on 883668, June /July at the reservoir with the footpath been closed for ground work. Planning permission 07718315893, or email will be applied for a new footbridge to be erected at the north end of the reservoir to replace the [email protected] stepping stones, allowing for better disabled access to the paths around the reservoir. The group Facebook: check updates are extremely grateful to all the volunteers who help at Sheepwash. on Health with Hawthorn The A19 northbound carriageway between the junctions of Knayton to Nether Silton and Over Silton to Osmotherley will have carriageway works which will be carried out under a series of night-time closures between 8pm and 6am. The works are due to start on Monday 27th June Delightful Holiday until 7th July. Diversions through Northallerton will take place as last year. Cottage For Rent Hambleton District Council asked the council for support in helping residents that wish to, to replace recycling bins with clear sacks. Distribution of these sacks is a concern and we are 10 West End, Osmotherley looking at ways that this can be achieved effectively. Residents interested in clear sacks as an alternative to blue bins should contact the clerk initially. It was also reported by the HDC Ward This beautifully refurbished member that, following a visit to the recycling centre that HDC residents should be 3 bedroomed country congratulated in the quality of recycling that it has done to date. cottage, which sleeps 5, is The Village Hall Committee requested financial support towards the upcoming Angel Festival in available for holiday lets on November. This was agreed enthusiastically. a full or part week basis. Six planning applications were put before the PC for approval and all were supported. Visit our website: A water leak was noted in the highway outside 23 North End and it was agreed that this be yorkshiresholidaycottage.co.uk reported to NYCC asap and deterioration of the road surface on Back Lane near the junction or enquiries at the with South End, was noted. Thimbleby Estate Office: Finally the issue of residents cutting grass outside their properties was raised and it was agreed 01609 883205 that, should individual residents wish to cut the grass bordering their property, it should be [email protected] encouraged.

Osmotherley Show Top Shop Fell Race Meat - Thompson ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS Butchers. In stock, or OSMOTHERLEY SHOW Run under FRA Rules for We offer the full range of order , collect next day FELL RACE at 2 pm Competition& FRA Safety Requirements for Fell Races. services Open to all persons aged M.O.T Testing; Servicing; Bread - Danby Bakery 16yrs and over Please note start goes through Veg - JM&S Private Estate ACCESS Repairs; Auto Electrical; ENTRIES TAKEN ON Greengrocers ONLY for race. Fault Diagnostics FIELD Prizes kindly sponsored by ENTRY FEE £1 at Tel 01642 769986 / 01609 Brymor Ice cream Mr Mike Read Local Yorkshire Honey Secretary’s Tent 883293 Organised by James Read Dry Cleaning and Prizes for fastest male and Free collection and delivery Laundry by Green fastest female Mobile: 07860 474931 from Osmotherley Earth Cleaning 6.5m/700ʼ from [email protected] Tel-883251 Osmotherley Show Field douglascameronmotoringservices.co. (GR452960 on OL26). uk www.osmotherley.org.uk 2 Osmotherley Community Group IYENGAR YOGA CLASSES COMMUNITY COFFEE you have all enjoyed meeting Next season will see a slight MORNING and talking together. change — we will be holding Osmotherley Village Hall our coffee mornings on the TUES, JULY 12th We are very grateful to Tuesdays 5.45-7pm first Tuesday of each month. everyone who has contributed Thursdays 2-3pm, 9 00am - 11 30am We hope you all find some in any way to the success of Thursdays 6- 7.30pm sunshine over the summer ST PETER'S these occasions. Thanks to all Friends Meeting House months and we look forward OSMOTHERLEY our bakers who provide such 24 Kirkgate Thirsk to seeing you again on wonderful cakes and bakes Tuesday, October 4th Tuesdays 7.30- 8.30pm and to our many volunteers The Forum Northallerton Our final coffee morning of who work behind the scenes And finally- Thank you to Tuesdays 12 –1pm the 2015/16 season will be to ensure that, as far as everyone who joined us for Methodist Hall N’allerton held on July 12th and will possible, everything runs both the Vintage Tea and Wed 6.15- 7.15pm smoothly Community Coffee Morning support St Peter's Church. To book contact: Helen in June -The tea was attended Thank you to everyone who If you would like to become Cameron 01609 883293, by over 100 people and fully has supported our community one of our volunteers and get funded from our prize money 07990784081 events this season. As well as involved next season, please for being 'The Best raising money for a variety of contact Eileen Bellett on Community Group In North worthwhile causes, we hope 01609 883550 Yorkshire' Eddie Devine (formerly of Langdale Stonecraft) Osmotherley Pre School  All stonework Puddings & Prosecco PreSchool. be a Chocolate Demonstration  Restoration, Renovation Evening - Friday 30th and Raffle. Treat yourself to a selection  Brickwork September - 7pm in of puddings, washed down Tickets are £10 or £50 per  New Roofs or Repair Osmotherley Village Hall. with some fizz (non-alcoholic table of 6 - please contact Lucy  Joinery, Plumbing Enjoy an evening of decadent option available) and take part Sillars (883 069) or the  Plastering, Tiling desserts in the Village Hall in in the first Osmotherley PreSchool to book yours.  No Job too Small aid of Osmotherley Foodie Quiz. There will also Free Estimates Tel: 07814 537142

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Following the closure of our village Post Office some years ago. we now have a hosted ser- vice in the Village Hall. The opening times are :- Tim Swales Clack Lane Garage Mon 9.30-12.30 , Tues 9.30-12.30, Wed 1.00 – 4.00 Osmotherley Tel: 01609 883263 On occasions there have been ad hoc closures. Should you wish to complain about this you can call 0345 611 2970 and press option 4  Car and van hire  MOT testing  Servicing  Car sales  Tyres  Recovery  Domestic fuel www.osmotherleyfilm.co.uk www.timswales.co.uk

With last month's film, our without you there would be no the other end of summer. We 2015/16 Season has drawn Osmotherley Film! We hope hope to welcome members to a successful and enjoyable you have enjoyed all that we (returning and new!) to, once close. The Projection Room have brought to our 'Big more, make it all possible. Village Hall Bookings now heads for summer! Screen'. In the meantime, wishing a We thank all of our A new season of film is in happy and enjoyable summer Please ring members who have preparation and we will look to all. Ellen Cross supported this season - forward to launching this at 883010

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Editorial Team: Dates for your Diary Eileen Webb (883897) Shona Padbury (883237) July Jane Thorniley-Walker (311) Sat 2nd – 1pm Village Centre, Osmotherley Summer Games Sarah Cantelo (883324) Wed 6th - 7:30pm Queen Catherine Hotel, Royal British Legion Monthly Meeting and [email protected] Bingo Articles for Sept by 22nd Aug please August Wed 3rd - 7:30pm Queen Catherine Hotel, Royal British Legion Monthly Meeting and Oak Garth Bingo Sat 6th – 10am-10pm - Home Farm Thimbleby Osmotherley Show and Fell Race Motors Tue 12th – OWLS trip to Captain Cook Museum & Gt. Ayton/see notice for full details Full servicing and repairs on all makes and models of Tue 12th – St. Peter’s, Community Coffee morning vehicles New vehicles serviced with Sept genuine parts to maintain Wed 7th -- 7:30pm Queen Catherine Hotel, Royal British Legion Monthly Meeting and warranties. Bingo MOT preparation & presen- tation. Tues 13th Sept - OWLS Visit to the Merchant Adventurers Hall, York. Full details please Fitting of Exhausts, Tyres, contact Norma Thwaites Batteries. Fri 30th – 7 pm - Village Hall Puddings and Prosecco Evening Air con servicing & repairs. Tel - 01609 883781 Stop Press

Cote Ghyll Mill OSMOTHERLEY partnership between The whole community Osmotherley, DL6 3AH ANGEL FESTIVAL: Village Hall , The We look forward to seeing you NOV 24th - NOV 27th Osmotherley Community at one or all of the Festival * Great value accommoda- 2016 Group and St Peter's Church events. tion for families and The festival will be We have chosen the 'Angel ' Further details in the Autumn organised over a four day groups theme to provide an issues of The Messenger - period and will be enjoyable and exciting pre watch this space! * Exclusive hire of The organised through a Christmas experience for the Mill (ideal for family gath- erings/get-togethers) * Day use (host children’s St Peter’s — can you help ? birthday parties) * Meeting Room hire Visitors often comment come for many of these whatever contribution you feel * We specialise in hosting on the beauty of St people to retire from their able to make. If you can school residentials Peter's - our parish duties and we are looking for volunteer some time please e-mail: [email protected] church Over the years a others to step in and help. If contact either of the Church www.coteghyll.com group of volunteers has you can spare some time to Wardens: David Owst on Tel: 01609 883425 worked hard to keep the look after our historic church 01609 883367 or Eileen Bellett “Book a bed, a room or church clean and tidy we should be most grateful. on 01609 883550 the whole building!” However the time has We will gladly work with Open all year for Groups. THANK YOU to the generous people who donate Paul Atkinson to RBL raffle Building Contractor Joyce Brass ,Jennifer Weatherall 6 and Roy Hammersley. Building Osmotherley Your prizes are very much appreciated. Roofing Tel 01609 883526 Plastering A CAMRA Real Ale 50+ Club....lucky June winners Freehouse with food and Carol Russell £25.00/Jacky Greenwood £12.50 and Sally Tel Great Ayton wine Swales £12.50... 01642-724333 5 double ensuite rooms www.osmotherley.org.uk 4