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The Poppleton Centre quarterly newsletter Issue 61 l Summer I June 2019 Lots of changes... in Poppleton

The Cushings retire This process will have been completed in the Saturday 8 June 2019 next few weeks so we’ll report the outcome at POPPLETON Most of our readers will already know that Sue the appropriate time. and Peter Cushing, who run the highly suc- YARD SALE All around the village cessful Café Refresh at the Poppleton Centre, Always improving have decided to hang up their aprons and Friday/Saturday 14/15 June 2019 In the last issue we reported on the installa- retire with effect from 19 July 2019. We at The tion of new fire doors in the Sports Hall and POPPLETON Centre will be very sad to see them go. They inside you will see that we have now replaced BEER FESTIVAL and their team of helpers have created a Ninth fantastic year the entrance to The Centre with an automatic door, which, as well as creating greater con- Saturday 29 June 2019 haven for many Centre users and villagers. venience to everyone using the building will POPPLETON GIN FESTIVAL Trustees and the Centre Team wish them well also, hopefully, reduce heating costs in the The fun begins again in their retirement. winter. As a result of this Trustees invited School Summer Holidays 2019 The Dodsworth and Maypole rooms anyone interested in taking over and running ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS will be redecorated in August and we have the café and/or the bar to contact us and take At The Poppleton Centre secured a very generous grant from Talk Talk part in a tendering process. Trustees were Wednesday 7 August 2019 which will enable us to acquire new chairs for SPACE CHASE LEGO those two rooms. generated and have been engaged in meeting PRINTING EVENT potential operators to discuss the opportunity At Poppleton Library prior to receiving presentations from interest- Find out more... Saturday 17 August 2019 ed parties. POPPLETON holding its AGM on Tuesday 11 June and VILLAGE SHOW POPPLETON Trustees invite everyone in the two villages to Time to think about entering come and find out more about your communi- Saturday 7 September 2019 COMMUNITY TRUST ty centre and how it is run. New Trustees are always welcome and we are specifically seek- HERITAGE OPEN DAY At Poppleton Community ANNUAL ing a Trust Secretary and Treasurer—more Railway Nursery details of which are on page 4. GENERAL Tuesday 5 November 2019 Gin Festival returns BONFIRE & FIREWORK MEETING SPECTACULAR Last year’s Gin Festival was a huge success Put a note in your diary now and this year’s looks like being even more fun. Tuesday 11 June 2019 Keep the date free in your diary—Saturday 29 For details look inside and at 7.30pm June -and get ready for a sun-filled (we hope) poppletoncentre.org.uk Please join us to find out if the Trustees are day of music, delicious food and, er, gin. running the Centre the way you’d like it to be. Tickets are available on-line now at We would love to hear from anyone poppletoncentre.org.uk and will also be avail- interested in fulfilling any of these roles able on the door. It all kicks off at 1.00pm but you can bring your deckchairs and sunhats TRUSTEES and settle in for a relaxing time day any time up to closing at 11.00pm TRUST SECRETARY TREASURER Is Toby moving on?

For more information see page three or Popular local character Toby the Labrador contact Trust Chairman Robin Tomlinson might be moving away. If you haven’t met [email protected] Toby, or are going to miss him, find out more 01904 794534 on page 9. Do you know Toby? The new fire doors in the Sports Hall Barry gets the job done are a great improvement on the ones we had before and fulfil all our expecta- tions. Not only do they provide a safer exit in the event of fire but are flush to the walls creating a better playing envi- ronment for sports hall users. The installers did an excellent job inside the hall but left a ‘trough’ where the sill should be outside leaving Centre stalwart Barry Moss to mix a few buckets of concrete and complete the job. Barry does a great job around The Centre and is part of Beth Kirkham’s team who work so hard to keep your community centre running

smoothly. Thanks, team.

If you have an idea for an event—fundraiser, family party, wedding, music gig, kids’ activity, sport or whatever—talk to Centre Manager Beth Kirkham and see how The Poppleton Centre can provide the perfect facilities for you to do your event, your way.

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2 Wedding Celebrations A match made in heaven need not cost the earth

Nether Poppleton Millennium Green at Are you a keen photographer, have an eye for an interesting photograph? Why not join our Photographic Competition Submit up to four photos of the Millenium Green taken from Midsummer’s Day 24 June 2019 to Midsummer’s Day 2020 Four Entry Categories, prizes to be announced later. Entry Form and details from either The Poppleton Centre, The Lemon Tree or Poppleton Library The Poppleton Centre really is the perfect place for your Wedding Celebration. Stylish, spacious, flexible and with all the facilities you need to let you plan your own wedding reception, the way you want it—without breaking the bank.

Under our beautiful indoor marquee our Hall is transformed into a wonderful venue that can accommodate 200-250 people. The Hall links to the rest of the Centre and can be hired in conjunction with the Maypole and Dodsworth Rooms which can include a full licensed bar. Space to dine in comfort, to dance and enjoy the celebrations.

To discuss your perfect day, for more information or to have a look around and a cup of coffee, call or email Beth Kirkham on 01904 797478 [email protected] or go to poppletoncentre.org.uk

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3 The Reading Agency We’re seeking a Treasurer and Secretary and Libraries present Space Chase Community Trust with effect from the Trust AGM in June 2019. He will be sorely missed The 2019 Summer Reading Chal- as he has done a remarkable job of managing the finances of your community centre for lenge Can you read six books over almost ten years. the summer holidays and complete

Trustees are splitting the role into three. We have already recruited an experienced the challenge? Starts Saturday 13 bookkeeper to manage data input and maintain upkeep of the accounts. What we are July until Saturday 14 September. If seeking are: you complete six books, as well as the prizes, certificate and medal you Trust Secretary Treasurer will be invited to a completers We have been joined by a Minutes Secretary Supported by the bookkeeper the Treasurer celebration event at who looks after Trust Meetings. This Secre- will have overall responsibility for the day-to- The Centre@Burnholme, to be held tary role is to manage issues such as Energy day oversight of the finances of the Trust, in October. and Communications Contracts, Legal is- advising on and managing appropriate ex- sues, planning applications and other similar penditure and ensuring, in consultation with activities such as communications with City our accountants, that annual accounts are Have you visited your of York Council and the two Parish Councils. produced accurately and on time. local community library in Poppleton recently? Oversight of the Trust is undertaken by a group of 13 volunteer Trustees, with a management group comprising the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Treasurer who, with the full-time Centre Here are some of our services: Manager, look after the ongoing running of the Poppleton Centre. Free WiFi and Internet access Anyone interested in either of these roles will need to be able to demonstrate experience of including Ancestry and Find My Past similar activities within a business or charity environment and be able to commit to around 10 websites. evening Trust meetings a year, additional ad hoc daytime meetings plus any additional time Weekly Under 5’s story time commitment appropriate to the tasks. The Treasurer should ideally be a qualified accountant. Monthly Reading Group If you would like to consider joining the Trustees as a volunteer in either of these roles and E-Books and E-Audio Books would like to know more please contact Robin Tomlinson, Trust Chairman on 01904 794534 or Large print and Talking Books by email [email protected] Obtain a York Card

A small selection of gift items A brilliant range of books for all ages. Poppleton Library is holding a Space Chase Lego Printing Event with Michelle Galloway Wednesday 7 August 2.30–3.30pm for 5- 11 year olds, £2 per child. Booking essential, call 01904 552680 for further information.

For more information and opening times, see our fantastic website – www.exploreyork.org.uk

Come and see for yourself – friendly and helpful staff and a warm welcome. We’d value your support.

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Contact Centre Manager 01904 797478 [email protected] 4 No more scrabbling for the door handle It isn’t just the ladies from the Poppleton Scrabble Club that are delighted by the new automatic sliding door recently Centre. “We wanted to put in sliding doors as part of the foyer development in 2017 but didn’t have the funds. Now, with help from the Parish Councils, we have managed it—much to the delight of anyone with a pram, children, a zimmer frame, wheelchair or just an armful of boxes!” says Centre Manager Beth Kirkham. Pictured here, with our new door, are Iris Bed- ford, Audrey Cable, June Boddy, Sylvia Parker, Sue Armstrong, Eileen Mitchell and Sheila Kendall, all of whom are members of Pop- pleton Scrabble Club which meets on the first Thursday of each month for two hours from 2.00 ’til 4.00pm. Everyone is welcome and anyone interested in joining or who would like to find out more should contact Sheila Kendall on 01904 793051.

Have a wonderful summer, everyone

Poppleton Community Railway Nursery The ideal place to buy great value plants for a worthwhile local charity. You will find the Nursery at the end of Poppleton railway station car park. We are open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am-3.30pm throughout the year. Shrubs, herbaceous perennials, alpines and herbs are always available. We now have a wide variety of summer bedding plants and a selection of vegetable plants for sale. Baskets and planters are available to buy or order. Saturday Morning Sales Plant Stall at Poppleton Show 8,15, 22 & 29 June; 14, 21 & 28 September from 10am-1pm Saturday 17 August Buy One Get One Free Bedding Plant Sale Heritage Open Day Bag a bargain from the last remaining bedding plants Saturday 7 September 10am-4pm Saturday 6 July 10am–4pm Explore the railway site and learn about its history

Tea, coffee and homemade cake are on sale at our Open Days, and the Nursery railway and model railway will be on display. We have book, bric-a-brac and craft stalls. The Nursery now also houses a specialist collection of cacti, some of which are for sale. The Nursery is a charity run entirely by volunteers. We work with health agencies in the York area, providing therapeutic activities to people recovering from physical and mental health issues. You can support us by becoming a member or a volunteer. For further information, call in to see us or visit our website www.poppletonrailwaynursery.co.uk. Contact us on Email [email protected], Tel.01904 797623 or Mob. 07800 501382.

Poppleton Community Railway Nursery, Station Road, Poppleton, York YO26 6QA Company registered in & Wales No. 06211163 Registered Charity No. 1148341

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5 John Craven takes another nostalgic wander through The Poppleton Centre Archives Fundraising and all that jazz He returned with a smile on his face, teasing us, to slowly deliver his news, I smile now as I recall the naivety “That was Acker Bilk on the phone, Local architects giving advice in many and recklessness of our committee forty he was playing in Cork last night ….” Stand- areas of architectural design whether it is years ago as we vigorously pursued fund- ing in the doorway, he paused before adding, a contemporary extension or the raising for our first tennis courts. Always we “… it’s been snowing there as well….’ renovation of a listed building in a were aiming for larger and larger events. conservation area. Learning of the possibility of hiring York’s Mr Acker Bilk Whatever your needs we can tailor them Theatre Royal on occasional Sunday eve- to your personal requirements including nings out of season, we took a deep breath design concepts, planning and building and booked it for a Sunday evening in Febru- regulation approval and keeping that ary 1978 after which we secured the services watchful eye on the builder! of Acker Bilk and his group (‘Strangers on the Shore’, for those whose memory fails them) If you want a chat about your future plans gulping a little at the total upfront cost of more and aspirations then please do not than £1000 – almost half of the funds we then hesitate to contact us on 01904 788098. had in the bank. But that winter was a harsh one; Mike Fining BA Dipl Arch the exceptional cold and serious snowfalls Pausing again, Ted continued hold our atten- had emptied York’s evening streets. When tion, “….and it’s foggy there too.” the Theatre reported very slow ticket sales And then it all came out: “Cork’s air- our worries began. They mounted further port is closed and will stay closed all week- when, to the bad weather was added, a sur- end. There is no way he says that he can get prise strike of York’s bus services. Two days to York and he is going to have to cancel. He before the event fewer than twenty tickets is full of apologies – it is the first time in his had been sold and so, on the Saturday before professional life that has ever had to cancel a the jazz concert was due we held an emer- show. But here is the good news – we don’t, gency committee meeting at our treasurer’s of course, have to pay his fee and”, said Ted FINING ASSOCIATES (Ted Pickering) home. triumphantly, “he’ll give us a show in the fu- CHARTERED ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS We met facing the prospect of an ture if we can arrange a date that suits him empty theatre and, more importantly, a total and he’ll do that show FREE OF CHARGE!” Saxe Dane Lodge, loss on the event. We were discussing the We were saved – at the last minute 22 Main Street idea of tramping through Poppleton’s snow- we were saved! Sure, we would have to meet Nether Poppleton, ridden streets, distributing free tickets to all the costs of hiring the theatre twice but that YORK YO26 6HS Tel: 01904 788098 who would accept them in an attempt to fill would be more than offset by Acker Bilk’s Fax: 01904 785503 the theatre when Ted’s telephone rang. He generous offer of a free performance. Mobile: 07708 265392 left the room to answer it and was away for Later that year he performed to a full E-mail: [email protected] more than five minutes leaving us to wonder Theatre Royal which profited the fund-raising website: www.architectsyork.com just what it was that could be keeping him by more than one thousand pounds! away from this urgent meeting of ours. DON’T PITCH IT ~ I’LL STITCH IT

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6 Poppleton Village Show

Saturday 17 August

Now with the gardening season upon us it is time to be thinking of this year’s Village Flower and Vegetable Show. The schedules for the event which takes place on Saturday 17 August are now available and can be picked up from the village pubs, Cardland and The Poppleton Centre or direct from Mike Walker (01904 790780).

If your thing is Handicrafts or Flower Arranging these are also included in the Show, pick up a copy of the schedule and join in the fun.

Also anyone with a Vintage or Classic Car or Motorcycle and you would like to put them on show on the day please contact the number above for details. This is an open show with no restrictions on who can enter so please come along and enjoy the day.

POPPLETON’S PERFECT PARTY PLACE

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7 Summer Fun for Kids at

For additional activities check our website poppletoncentre.org.uk and facebook

Tuesday 13 August, Ages 5-11, 10.45-12.00pm Contact: Sarah Tuston-Smith 07949 093539 [email protected] Tickets available from slimelabuk.com/eastleeds

Prices Thursday 1 August—Funky Jives £4.00, Messy Play £7.50 or both for £10 Tuesday 13 August—Funky Jives £4.00, Slime Lab £10 or both for £12.50

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8 Poppleton Shops on Parade

Serving Poppleton for 50 years Co-op you can often find Co-op branded Allerton Drive, in the heart of Poppleton, is a products on our shelves which does lead to parade of independent shops that has served some confused looks!” the local community well since 1969. Now The move of the Post Office into the including the Post Office and Village Store; a shop has been a tremendous benefit to the newsagent, card shop and stationer; hair community as Post Office services are now studio; barber; café; butcher; a fish and chip available until late every night of the week. van on a Tuesday evening - and probably the most read notice board in the village, the Liz, Steve and Toby shops at Allerton Drive are a village institu- on the move Chris and Sonia Neil , two of the friendly faces often tion. serving behind the counter at the Post Office ”Which is why it’s surprising”, says Chris Bolton, owner of the Poppleton Post Chris was previously in the print Aladdin’s cave of cards, newspapers, wrap- Office and Village Store, how often people industry, moved to retailing with Costcutter ping paper, confectionary and a whole lot who live in the village tell me that they didn’t more makes them ‘More than a Newsagent’. know our parade of shops existed!” So con- Today’s Village Store in 2014. The store has Contd. Over page → cerned is Chris about his issue that he has recently changed its buying group member- recently approached the Parish Council to ship and a new Today’s fascia will soon be see if direction signs can be erected to make installed making the shop’s affiliation clear to the location of the shops more obvious. everyone. “It will be clear’” says Chris “but We’re all set for summer with anCOMMUNITY even bigger selection of greetings cards; wrapping paper; gifts for Father’s Day; loads of FILMbeach toys andNIGHT fun stuff for kids and the ice cream stocks are in! at 7.00pm Friday 22WE March ALWAYS 2019 STOCK

the most comprehensiveFriday 19 April selection 2019 of newspapers and maga- zines in the area and deliver morning, weekly and weekends. Details of films available nearer the date PLUS

JewelleryTickets : Toys£2.50, : CraftsPoppleton : Confectionery Social open : Boxed Chocolates StationeryIce :cream Flowers and from snacks the Rainflorist on sale : Photocopying : Dry Cleaning : Watch Batteries and Watch Strap Fitting Service and we’re now a UPS Access Point for sending and receiving parcels Cardland More than a newsagent 16 Allerton Drive, Nether Poppleton, York YO26 6HN 01904 795036

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9 a wonderful time working here. We have got to known our customers well down the years, and we’ll miss them all.”

Recent Refurbishment

Heather Wilson Hair Studio is a well-known village institution, and Heather a keen sup- porter of village activities. The salon has recently had a refurbishment to an extremely high standard which is evident in the quality of the décor. Steve Kane Heather is justifiably proud of her (Contd from previous page) team – “They have all trained and qualified at York College and have continued to advance Liz and Steve, with ever present dog Toby, with L'Oreal education and other local colleg- are set to retire – opening up a ‘once in a es. Training and development of the team is generation’ chance for someone to take a vital ingredient in ensuring that we keep The recently over. Steve says that although he’s worked in refurbished reception our multitude of customers happy and return- exotic locations all over the world as an IT area at Heather Wilson ing to us. We are delighted that they do.” Hair Studio consultant, he and Liz will miss their time in Poppleton most. He added: “We have mixed quality professional products are used and emotions about moving on but we’re coming It was evident by their enthusiasm that up to our 15th year here and it’s time to retire Heather and her team would love to welcome business supports the environment in the to sunnier climes. The Upper and Nether Pop- new customers to come and meet them. products it uses. pleton area is a very special place, we’ve had

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10 A Dream Come True for emergencies since installation. The Lemon Tree has also won two local awards. The Lemon Tree café is the brainchild of The Lemon Tree and Karen typify Karen Whiting who told us “My husband the community nature of the Allerton Drive and I grew up in Poppleton and returned to parade. In Karen’s words “I have been the village with our young family in 2001. touched by the kindness and support of my Four generations of our families have lived customers over the past five years and I here at some time or other.” hope The Lemon Tree continues to play an Karen had always dreamed of own- important role in their life and that of the ing a tearoom and an opportunity arose local community”. when the unit on Allerton Drive became

August 2014, the name being a tribute to Karen ‘tests’ the defibrillator Help us Make a Karen’s mum who loved anything to do with Name for lemons. The Lemon Tree offers Fairtrade hot drinks Ourselves and homemade cakes in a welcoming and friendly environment and operates in a The teams that run the shops at Allerton socially responsible way. The Lemon Tree Drive would like to give the parade a new is often used as a venue for fundraisers. name and if you could help you might win a Karen recently initiated and ran a fundrais- VIP invitation to the ‘launch’ event and a host ing project for the purchase of Poppleton’s of goodies. first Community Public Access Defibrillator They’re looking for a ‘brand’ that will sum up where they are, their community ethos, that Office and has been accessed four times they are all independent shops serving the community of Poppleton. So they’re not looking for ‘Shoppy McShopFace’, but something appropriate to where they are in the community. Like to help them? Simply email your suggestions to [email protected] with your name, address and telephone number or complete the form below and deliver/send it to Making a Name, The Poppleton Centre Main Street, Upper Poppleton, YO26 6JT to arrive no later than 5.00pm on Monday 1 July 2019

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11 The idea was only ever talked about Poppleton Vikings as a dream and they say that they never thought in a million years it would actually This shop that is now The Viking Butchery has become the real thing. been a butchers’ shop for 50 years – it was While the kids had a play date they formerly Barker’s Butchers. Brian and Helen would chat with a cup of coffee and imagine Rasmussen are a man and wife partnership what it would look like and how it would be... who purchased the store in 2014. It has gone Jen told us “Now almost hitting our two year from strength to strength and Brian and Helen birthday and gaining three awards the shop is thriving with five team members - the shop always has three to four barbers in at a time so the queue time is minimal and the shop’s at its full capacity”. Jen and Colleen are proud sponsors Jen and Colleen from JC Barbers of the under 14’s Poppleton Junior Football Club and have been since they opened. Says Two Years Colleen “We love to support local fundraisers Old and Thriving such as local raffles and the Poppleton Beer changed the name in 2016 to put their own Festival. We couldn’t be happier with our stamp on the business that they love. JC Barbers is a local run business that was lovely clientele ranging from as little as one Brian says proudly “We specialise in set up in September 2017 by two close years old right the way through to gentlemen supplying only the best quality locally reared friends, Jen and Colleen, who met on the in their nineties!!!” beef, lamb, pork and poultry, with a large local school run. variety of fantastic homemade sausages and ready to cook meals that are a must to try. Our deli offering includes home cooked ham, beef and turkey and a selection of Brit- ish cheeses, plus we sell award winning pork pies made locally by Voakes”. Just like all the shops in the Allerton Drive parade Brian and Helen regard their customers as their priority and aim to offer everyone an individual first class service. Don’t forget to send in The newly decorated interior of JC Barbers your name suggestions Right on your doorstep, we have the perfect facilities for you

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12 Centrepiece Spot the Easter Bunnies Competition Winners

Thanks to everyone who entered our Easter Competition, and congratulations to our winners, who each won a magnificent Kit Kat Easter Egg and Mug. Shown here are those lucky winners (left to right) Harry Judge, Annabel Hatch, Bella Allen, Max Cooper, Izzy Grant—and the bunny!

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14 COMMUNITYFILM NIGHT

As ever Community Film Night takes a break for the summer but it’ll be back at The Poppleton Centre before Christmas— opening night is Friday 13 December.

This season Community Film Nights will be:

Friday 13 December 2019 Friday 10 January 2020 Friday 28 February 2020 Friday 27 March 2020 Friday 24 April 2020

Put the dates in your diary and get ready to see (or see again) some fabulous movies, just a walk away from home, with refreshments in the interval and the Poppleton Social open and ready to serve you.

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15 News from Poppleton Sports

Poppleton Lawn Tennis Club Poppleton Bowls Club Poppleton Junior FC News from Mel Hudson News from Alan Farnsworth News from Rich Fox New Members Welcome PJFC June Dates Sunshine at last! The outdoor bowling club season started on With summer almost upon us, we have two Hooray! The frosty mornings have gone and 13 April with a very good Club turnout of 36 fabulous fundraisers at the football club coming the sun has begun to shine...it must be the players on a fine spring day. The Club, this up and would love your support as ever:

tennis season. Poppleton have three men's year, has entered a total of nine teams in Saturday 8 June ladies, men's and mixed leagues in the York and women's teams and four mixed teams in Dexter Bear Family Fun Day, 12-4pm, raising the York league this season. If you are inter- area. We run social bowling sessions on Tuesday evenings starting at 6.30 pm, and money for the Neo-Natal Unit at Leeds General ested in playing team tennis then there will be Infirmary. Free entry, six-a-side football tourna- on Thursday and Saturday afternoons, start- a standard to suit you. Please contact Belinda ment, inflatable assault course, raffle, name ing at 2.00pm. All residents of Poppleton on 07977331117. Belinda also offers men's the bear, tombola, beat the goalie, cake stall, along with neighbouring villages are most training on Saturday mornings 10-11 and BBQ and refreshments, all for a great cause. rusty rackets on Thursday at 9.30 and Friday welcome to come along and have a go, meet at 10.30, all are welcome (non-members pay new friends and stay active in a warm and Friday/Saturday 14/15 June an additional £1 for each session) no need to friendly environment with some of the best Our enormously popular Beer Festival, now in book, just turn up - you don’t even need a bowling facilities in York. We also run coach- its 9th year and offering exceptional craft ales, racket as we have plenty of spares in the ing sessions on the Tuesday evening; same ciders, the famous Pimms & Prosecco tent, a clubhouse. time as social bowling. terrific line up of local bands, a fabulous atmos-

For more information contact phere, all on your doorstep, raising funds for Membership News the club. If you've been before, great, see you Club Secretary, Alan Farnsworth We have frozen our membership fees this 01904 785770 there again, but if you've never been, please season and any one joining before May 31st [email protected] pop down and see what you've been missing!

will benefit from our reduced prices. Following We Need Young Footballers feedback from parents of young children at Poppleton United FC We are looking for new players for the follow- the club, we have introduced a new News from Craig Suttle ‘chaperone’ membership which allows an ing teams, please get in touch if you'd like to adult to play with any child under the age of join a thriving and successful football club: Both teams hanging on 10. We have also introduced more flexibility U10s & under 13s girls team; U15s boys team in our family membership allowing for different combinations of adults and children. For The 2018/19 season has drawn to a close Players need to be under 10, under 13 or un- membership details please log on to our web- and we here at Poppleton United believe it der 15 for the above teams on 31 August 2019.

site: has been another successful season for both teams. ...and a Football Coach

clubspark.lta.org.uk/poppletonlawntennisclub/ The first team secured top-flight status and We are also looking to recruit a coach to coach clubhouse. will again be playing in the Minster Engi- the U15s girls team next season. If you are

Summer Camps neering premier division next year. Towards already FA qualified, or would like to become a the end of season things were difficult but coach, please get in touch with Mel Walshaw. Belinda and her fabulous team of coaches will good early season form and a couple of be running two weeks of summer camps. For more information please see our good results against well established oppo- website www.poppletonjfc.btck.co.uk They are running 22nd-26th July and 12th- sition at the back end of the season means or contact club secretary Mel Walshaw 16th August 10am-12pm for all Primary the first team can look forward to top-flight on [email protected] School age groups and full days for older football next year. children. For all enquiries or to book contact Belinda on 07977331117 - but hurry as places A very similar story for the reserve team results meant again (like the first team) we can look are already filling up fast. who were playing their first season in the forward to playing reserve A football next season. reserve "A" division (the highest league This was a great achievement from the squad play- possible for the team). Some very good ing only the first ever season in the Club’s history in early season results meant that at the half- this division. www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/ way point they were almost certain to avoid Everyone at the club would like to thank everyone PoppletonLawnTennisClub relegation. Some really difficult games Twitter @PoppletonTennis against strong opposition saw the reserves associated with The Poppleton Centre especially Facebook.com/PoppletonTennisClub form drop off a bit another couple of solid Brett and his staff for the hospitality over the sea- son.

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16 Clubs Poppleton History Society

Poppleton Cricket Club The AGM of 1 May saw the close of the socie- the project started so long ago. In the ‘Topics’ News from Stuart Robson ty’s season and the tenure as Chair of Prue section there are now 2,987 from AA Batteries Bebb who was elected to the post over 20 to Zeppelin Attack. Eventually these should be Rain stops play years ago. The new Chair,Ted Kendall, asked made available digitally to all. the secretary to say a few words and those Treasurer Mark Nicholson declared At the time of writing, the first two matches of present heard of Prue’s considerable contribu- the accounts sound but subscriptions are now tion to the running and success of the society. increased. £12 single, £18 family and the non- A card and gift were to be presented to her. member fee unchanged at £3. New auditor season hopefully these can be rearranged to In summary the seven meetings of the Tony Paylor was thanked for his services. fulfil the league commitments. Again we are past year were well attended. 276 were mem- Jon Kenny, Community Archaeologist indebted to Manor Academy for the loan of bers and 38 non-members. The average was presented his detailed report of the moated their pitch, following the indoor sessions prior 45 with the best attended being 60 for the site behind St ’s Church. The next to Easter when coaching took place for a num- story of ‘Banks Music Shop’ presented by move is a more detailed examination of one ber of weeks in their indoor nets. Judith Thorpe in January. Apart from the area that may have supported a manor house,

We would welcome any junior players (under meetings the society published its book surrounded by a moat. 11s) who would like to be considered for ‘Poppleton Sons of the Great War Remem- The speaker for the AGM was Isobel games to contact the team Manager Terry bered’ in May 2018 and every Poppleton Stirk on ‘The Bronte Family’. Her weaving Elsworth on 01904 797198. Whilst we have household had a free copy. The two parish together of the strands of the family from Ire- sufficient players for a team, if due to holidays councils and the Heritage Lottery Fund were land to the death of Patrick Bronte in Haworth or unavailability, the club could do with some thanked for their financial grants. The book was extraordinary. additional members. All the kit – bats, balls, has been distributed widely to institutions and The programme for 2019-20 will be pads, gloves and helmets – are provided at no individuals who were in some way connected distributed in the summer. The first meeting charge. Additionally, any adults who could help to the project. There are two copies in the will be Wednesday 2 October when actor Chis with an occasional stint of umpiring or scoring library at Poppleton. Cade will talk on “Isambard Kingdom Brunel”. would also be welcome. These matches are Formation of Poppleton Oral History usually played on a Thursday evening from Group (POHG) meant a firm resolve to finish Julian Crabb—Club Secretary 6.00pm

The club is continuing discussions with York City Council concerning the acquisition of a permanent pitch adjacent to Poppleton Tigers Junior FC so that we are no longer a nomadic club but looking to have a permanent home. However this will take some time to come to fruition.

For further details and to notify of attendance at the coaching sessions contact

Secretary - Steven Drake 07841480146 Coach - Terry Elsworth 01904 797198 Coach - Jon Smith 07841480146 Treasurer- Alan Farnsworth 01904 785770 Chairman- Stuart Robson 01904 794929 [email protected]

We now move into the off season where we will be undertaking work on the pitch to improve the playing surface.

Updates will be given on times for pre season training we will (as always) welcome any new players to the club. Further information from Craig Suttle [email protected]

Keep in touch at www.poppletoncentre.org.uk

Contact Centre Manager 01904 797478 [email protected]

17 Poppleton Yard Sale Saturday 8 June 2019 10am to 3pm

Residents of Upper and Nether Poppleton will be able to sell their unwanted items from their front gardens or drives. Proceeds from all sales are kept by the participants. Yard entries must be A £10 fee will be charged for each ‘yard’ taking received by 5 June 2019. Please call in to part and the proceeds will be donated to Pop- the Library to pay for your entry by pleton Community Library. 5 June to ensure your yard is on the map. To enter your yard or for more

information, please contact any of the following: Maps will be available for 50p, on the day, from the following locations: E: [email protected] The Lemon Tree Coffee Shop T: Joan 01904 799337 at Allerton Drive shops or text Debbie 07515 932546 The Co-op on the Green and

Poppleton Library Main Street

ThePoppletonCentre

FREE HOUSE

9 Main Street, Nether Poppleton YORK YO26 6HS 01904 785056

We have a good selection of Beers, Wines and Real Ales / facebook.com (two regular and one guest)

Food served Wednesday-Saturday 5-8pm Sunday Lunch £8.50 (small sizes available) served from 12-4pm

Buffets, Funeral Teas catered for at competitive prices

Two Sky Sports screens

Pub Games pool table, darts and dominoes

Keep in touch at www.poppletoncentre.org.uk

Contact Centre Manager 01904 797478 [email protected] 18 Poppleton Arts Society The last meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday 4 June at 7.30pm Tuesday 4 June—Josephine Peach We start on Tuesday 3 September The Enjoyment of Music - What does music mean with The Gothic Hinterland. to you? What lay behind the Victorian obsession This will be followed by a short AGM with infor- with the supernatural? mation on next season’s enticing programme Collect the new 2019-20 brochure

Visitors are welcome at a cost of £3. Applications for membership from Elizabeth Jackson Email [email protected] Tel 01904 795361

This summer try something new at Some of these classes are term time only— ring contact listed below for more information Organisation Day(s)/times (24 hour clock used) Contact Contact No Aiki Jujutsu Club Tuesday & Thursday 18.00-19.30 Paul Brown 0776 4370197 Pauline Lewis 01904 426264 Art Classes Monday 10.00-12.00 June Jessop 01904 791408 Art Venturers Tuesday Sarah Walker 07902 828756 Badminton - Poppleton Monday & Thursday 20.30-22.00 Caroline Steel 01904 787191 Badminton - Riverside Tuesday 19.30-22.00 Margaret Sinclair 01904 411842 Alan Farnsworth 01904 785770 Bowls Tony Paylor 01904 786161 Bridge Club Thursday (twice a month) 19.00-22.00 Lesley Holroyd 01904 345657 Café Refresh Monday-Friday 08.30-17.00 Sue Cushing 07789 204249 Ebor Lacemakers Monday 10.00-14.00 Doreen Griffin 07562 388670 Football - U/7 to U/16 & U/19 Millfield Lane Mike Walshaw 07926 562702 Football - PJFC Girls Millfield Lane Mike Walshaw 07926 562702 Football - Veterans Friday 19.00-20.30 Pete Moss 01904 788971 Football - All Stars Football Academy Mon 17.00-19.00; Weds 16.00-19.00 Christian Fox 07711 871170 Gentle Aerobics Wednesdays, 14.30-15.30 Beth Kirkham 01904 797478 Keep Fit - Men Wednesday 20.00-21.00 John Millington 01904 794455 Lishi Tai Chi Thursday 19.15-20.45 Iain Keegan 07852 881937 Little Cricket Friday 11.00-12.00 Melissa Walker 07511 046890 Pilates - Beginners Monday 18.00-19.00; Tuesday 10.00-11.00 Louise Bowden 07773 794301 Pilates - Mixed ability Tuesday 11.30-12.30 Louise Bowden 07773 794301 Pilates - Rehabilitation Tuesday 13.30-14.30 Louise Bowden 07773 794301 Pilates – Stretch Wednesday 19.30-20.30 Jean Greystone 07962 238251 Poppleton Arts Society Monthly, 1st Tuesday, 7.30pm Sept-June Elizabeth Jackson 01904 795361 Poppleton Cricket Club Alan Farnsworth 01904 785770 Poppleton History Society Meet once a month Julian Crabb 01904 798868 Poppleton Probus Alternate Weds 10.00-12.00(from 5 Sept) Paul Sanderson 01904 796958 Poppleton SOCIAL Tuesday-Saturday 19.00-23.00 Brett Walton 01904 797478 Reading Fairy Fridays 09.00-13.40 Gemma Robinson 07739 961391 Scrabble Club Monthly 1st Thursday 14.00-16.00 Sheila Kendall 01904 793051 Stretch and Mobility Wednesdays, 11.15-12.15 Tish Bolton 07850 156555 Tennis - Membership and Enquiries David Anderson 01904 347243 Tennis - Junior & Adult Classes Belinda Turnbull 01904 750778 Walking Football Wednesdays, 13.30-14.30 Beth Kirkham 01904 797478 Walking Netball Wednesday 10.00-11.00 Maggie Wilson 07989 256345 WEA Courses Please contact organiser for details and dates York Office 01904 234733 Yoga Monday 19.30-21.00 Maureen Payne 01904 797531 York Photographic Society Weekly, Wednesday 19.15-21.15pm Peter Bayliss 01904 490001

Keep in touch at www.poppletoncentre.org.uk

Contact Centre Manager 01904 797478 [email protected] 19 POPPLETON’S SECOND GIN FESTIVAL

Saturday 29 June 2019

1pm to 11pm

(Doors open 12.30pm)

Live Music : Picnic Area Street Food : Family Fun

All proceeds to be shared between Poppleton United Football Club and The Poppleton Centre

TICKETS ON SALE NOW on-line at poppletoncentre.org.uk or at the event on the day

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