Skerne and Wansford News—Autumn edition 2020 Sponsored by Work on Seven-month closure footpath S&W NEWS Work has been ongoing to predicted for bridge improve the state Autumn edition 2020 skerneandwansfordparishcouncil.co.uk of the permissive path between Whinhill and Wansford after Beverley Ramblers Cash windfall plan had to call taxis to transport them along that stretch Skerne Bridge remains closed for the because of its foreseeable future following a harvest-time condition. for our community accident. With Driffield The north parapet of the listed structure was Navigation Trust all but demolished during an incident with a permission, the A potential scheme to fund Mr Kavanagh said the money unacceptable. combine. Ramblers have community projects to the tune would be for village projects The unsubsidised solar farm, Work has started with the repair, with the been working to of £10,000 a year has been within the parish that would when and if completed, will be bricks being removed from the River Hull restore the path, welcomed by Skerne and benefit the community and the renewable energy and cleaned before being taken, along with created about five Wansford Parish Council. It suggested that, for more company’s biggest solar farm the coping stones, to the ERYC council years ago, by has been mooted by an energy ambitious or costly ventures, a to date. It is to be on low-grade depot. cutting back company which hopes to create larger advance could be made agricultural land leased from According to a public notice in the Driffield & Wolds Weekly, from vegetation and a 140-acre solar farm within which would then be deducted The Beeches, Skerne, and October 5 any vehicle will be prohibited from travelling between Golden removing tree Skerne and Wansford parish. from future payments. would extend to about 400 Hill Farm and the Driffield Road to allow for the repair. stumps. The scheme, which is subject Parish councillor and metres south of the Wansford The closure notice is for 18 months but it is anticipated that the work will Although the to planning permission for the chairman of the Skerne Village Road sub-station. be completed within seven months. path is now solar farm from East Riding of Green committee Catherine Mr Kavanagh told the council passable it will Yorkshire Council, would Bristow commented: ‘Should how a hedge would be planted require ongoing come into effect on the first this come to fruition it would to screen the photovoltaic Shoebox appeal to go ahead maintenance. anniversary of the farm’s represent an amazing panels, wildflower meadows The Beverley connection to Northern opportunity to support the established and sheep would Ramblers have Powergrid’s electricity sub- development of the Skerne graze the land. Building the without using the church now appealed to station on the Wansford Road. village green, the land for farm would create construction Skerne and Yorkshire-based Harmony which is kindly being donated jobs, etc and local contractors Wansford’s 14th annual shoebox European children at Christmas. Wansford Parish Energy applied for the planning by Warrendale Farms. would be used where possible. appeal will take place as usual this The boxes will be transported to Council for permission in June. The Potentially it could not only kit year but in a modified form to allow Romania and Moldavia where they financial help. company’s CEO Peter the green out with the for the Covid 19 restrictions on will make a huge difference to the The matter will Kavanagh outlined the scheme, equipment voted for but also Hall re-opens gatherings. lives of children who have nothing. be discussed at the which would be specific to help support the maintenance Organisers will not be asking to use Suggested items for the boxes are a November 17 Skerne and Wansford villages, of the equipment and area for Wansford Village Hall has St Mary’s Church as a collecting facecloth, soap, toothpaste, parish council to members of the parish the duration of the solar farm.’ re-opened for use in line point. toothbrush, ball, stationery, gloves, meeting. council at their September The proposed scheme comes with Government Further details regarding the cut-off scarves, hats and new underwear. meeting in Wansford Village under planning legislation that guidelines, which are date, drop-off points and any Sweets, food items and war-related Hall. It would be entered into requires a developer to include available to view on the Sponsored by collection arrangements will be toys should not be included. via a legally-binding agreement in a proposal projects that are village hall noticeboard. circulated around the village at the The box and lid should be covered and would last for the lifetime beneficial to a community in Because of the beginning of November. with decorated paper and a donation of the solar farm which would exchange for a commercially requirement for strict Supporters will once again be of £1 towards Real Aid’s transport be, at the least, 20 years and promising development which social distancing, the hall’s backing the Real Aid appeal to costs taped beneath the lid would be possibly up to 40. may be otherwise current capacity is limited. brighten up the lives of eastern much appreciated. Skerne and Wansford News www.skerneandwansfordparishcouncil.co.uk Skerne and Wansford News—Autumn edition 2020 Council plea to tractor drivers Feoffees scholarship to proceed with care for others Support for the area’s farmers being the speed with which is farming’s factory floor, were for would-be vet Layla struggling against the weather these huge machines go concerned about erosion of and myriad other problems to through the villages and along verges and the canal bank—and put reasonably-priced food on narrow country lanes where the ensuing problems with A Wansford student is the vet, and hopefully in the near our plates was expressed at the there may be children, dog localised flooding - brought proud recipient of one of the future I will be able to use my September meeting of the walkers and cyclists having to about when large vehicles pull Nafferton Feoffees Charities skills to help people with their parish council. take refuge in the roadside to one side to make way for Trust scholarships. animals around here. However, Skerne and undergrowth. other road users. Members Layla McGreal, who takes ‘Moreover, I am extremely Wansford Parish Council Councillors pointed out that sympathised with farmers her place at her first-choice grateful to have had the members made a plea to many of these tractor drivers struggling with the inadequate university – Nottingham – to opportunity to apply for the farmers to work with them for are, quite blatantly, using infrastructure but urged them to study veterinary science this Feoffees scholarship, and was the safety of all. mobile phones. be mindful of others in the month, was selected for the even more grateful to be given With machinery growing in Additionally, members, who communities in which they live scholarship following an the award! size and roads staying the same are aware that the countryside and work. interview. ‘This will help me so much width, it is felt by the council Layla, is a well-known with my studies to become a members that problems for Dog poo? Call the dog warden figure in Wansford, having vet, about which I will keep residents are increasing too. worked at the Trout Inn while the Feoffees regularly During a discussion The problem of dog poo to clean up after their animal studying at Driffield School. updated. concerning a potential request continues to plague both in confidence telephone the She has been a help to St ‘It is amazing that there is a for a weight restriction on the villages Failing to clean up ERYC Dog Warden Service Mary’s Church by taking part scheme to help local students Skerne Road, members decided after a dog is against the law on (01482 393939, or e-mail in special services – and like myself to achieve their first to appeal to good nature. but enforcement is not within [email protected]. encouraging her younger goals and I would like to say Many issues were raised the parish council powers. uk with details of the brothers Sonny and Gabriel to thank you all so much!’ during the discussion, not least To report someone failing incident, the dog and its do the same, and her The Feoffees scholarship is owner and, if possible, community spirit shone for students undertaking a first photographs. through when she organised a degree at a UK university or and is intended to contribute Mobile library times revised litter pick along the canal bank college whose home is in in towards expenses such as Zoom to church in the summer. the ecclesiastical parish of textbooks, study visits and The mobile Layla said: ‘I’m really happy Nafferton with Wansford. It is educational equipment. library service to Church services, which are to be able to follow my awarded on an annual basis Students are selected Skerne and unaffected by the new rules lifelong dream of becoming a for the duration of the course following interviews each Wansford has regarding gatherings, have year in the spring. More resumed. It will resumed at Nafferton and information on the 2021- come at four- Hutton Cranswick. Mean- 2022 scheme will be weekly intervals while anyone can access the Help at hand in emergency available in March next with the next weekly Zoom services on year. visit due on Sunday mornings by contact- Catherine Bristow (Skerne) and Caroline Harrison (Wansford) Tuesday, October ing priest-in-charge the Rev remain available to organise help for you with picking up shopping, collecting prescriptions, urgent requests or just a 6. The library is Simon Elliott on 271592. Sponsored by being run on a one-in, one-out basis. friendly telephone call during the Covid 19 emergency. Because of the problem with Skerne Bridge the times have Facebook group Their efforts have been registered with the East Riding of Yorkshire Council community hub so they are the first point of been revised to take account of the journey between the villages Villagers or people via Driffield. call for residents in need. associated with Wansford are Anyone vulnerable or self-isolating and in need of assistance The revised times are: Skerne, 3.20-3.30pm; Wansford, 3.50- welcome to join the village 4.05pm. Future dates are November 3, December 1, January 26, can contact them direct on: Catherine—250190, 07774 Facebook group, Wansford 402577; Caroline—254452, 07703 354394. February 23 and March 23. YO25 Community.