REETH AND D ISTRICT G AZETTE ISSUE NO. 179 JULY 2010 The local news magazine of the Two Dales PRICELESS 2 REETH AND D ISTRICT G AZETTE CHURCH SERVICES in Swaledale & Arkengarthdale Sunday 4th JULY Sunday 25th JULY 9.15am St. Mary’s Muker 8.00am Holy Trinity Low Row Eucharist Holy Communion BCP 10.30am Low Row URC 9.30am St.Andrew’s, Grinton Reeth Methodist Eucharist 11.00am Holy Trinity, Low Row St. Michael’s, Downholme Eucharist Holy Communion St. Edmund’s, Marske 10.30am Low Row URC Family Service Reeth Methodist Reeth Evangelical Congregational 11.00am St. Edmund’s, Marske 2.00pm Keld URC Eucharist 6.00pm St.Andrew’s, Grinton Reeth Evangelical Congregational Evening Prayer BCP 11.15am St. Mary’s Arkengarthdale 6.30pm Gunnerside Methodist Holy Communion BCP Midsummer Service 6.30pm Arkengarthdale Methodist Reeth Evangelical Congregational Reeth Evangelical Congregational Sunday 11th JULY Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) 9.30am St.Andrew’s, Grinton Meet at the Friends Meeting House in Leyburn, Eucharist Bainbridge and Countersett. For details of regular weekly St. Michael’s, Downholme services and any further information please telephone Holy Communion Peter Neale 01969 625470 10.30am Low Row URC Roman Catholic Services Holy Communion please contact Father O’Neil on 01748 822175 Reeth Methodist Holy Communion 11.00am St. Edmund’s Marske Parish of Swaledale with Morning Service Reeth Evangelical Congregational Arkengarthdale 11.15am St. Mary’s, Arkengarthdale The following Cake Stalls will be on Holy Communion BCP 6.00pm St. Mary’s, Muker Reeth Green Market in support of the Evening Prayer CW whole parish : 6.30pm Arkengarthdale Methodist th Reeth Evangelical Congregational Friday 9 July hosted by St Mary’s, Muker. Sunday 18th JULY th 9.15am St. Mary’s Muker Friday 13 August Eucharist hosted by Holy Trinity, Melbecks 10.30am Low Row URC th Reeth Methodist Friday 10 September Family Service hosted by St Andrew’s, Grinton 11.00am Holy Trinity Low Row Eucharist Many thanks also to those who St. Edmund’s, Marske contributed in any way to the June Eucharist Reeth Evangelical Congregational cake stall hosted by St Mary’s, 2.00pm Keld URC Arkengarthdale which raised a total of 6.30pm St. Mary’s, Arkengarthdale Evening Prayer BCP £323 for Parish funds . Gunnerside Methodist Reeth Evangelical Congregational 3 REETH AND D ISTRICT G AZETTE GAZETTE MANAGEMENT TEAM REETH & DISTRIC T GAZETTE LTD No material may be reproduced in whole or in Chairman : part without permission. Whilst every care is MALCOLM GARDNER taken, the publishers cannot be held legally Forge House, Healaugh, Richmond DL11 6LD responsible for any errors or opinions in Tel/Fax : 01748 884113 Articles, Listings or Advertisements. 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Email : [email protected] Cover Picture: ‘BP brings Oil to American Shores’ LARGE PRINT James Hutchinson winner of the Joan COPIES OF THE GAZETTE Stubbs Memorial Trophy for Fancy We can now offer large print copies of the Dress at Arkengarthdale Sports Day on June 5th. Gazette. These are issued free of charge, but P & P is £14 pa.. Please inform the For all advertising queries please Subscription Secretary should you require this service. contact the editor. 4 REETH AND D ISTRICT G AZETTE Marrick Parish Council services in Reeth and Hawes. Planning permission had been granted for the At the Annual Meeting of the Council held revised scheme of conversion of building on 13 May 2010 Councillor Barrie to form dwelling, Low Greenas, Hurst and Braithwaite was elected Chair and for erection of high ropes activity course, Councillor Mark Hodgson Vice-Chair, Mrs climbing wall and river crossing, Marrick Pauline Cordner would continue as Parish Priory Outdoor Education Centre. There Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer were no objections to the erection of a and Mr David Trusson as Internal Auditor. general purpose agricultural building, A review of the Audit Plan and Harland House, Marrick. North Yorkshire Effectiveness of Internal Audit was County Council had forwarded an amended carried out. A more detailed Risk draft version of the Parish Charter. Assessment, prepared by the Clerk, was Permission would be given for the use of examined and accepted. Following a review parish land for the Scott Trial on 23 of policies, it was agreed no changes were October 2010. Date of next meeting 29 necessary. Future meetings of the Parish July 2010 at Marrick Institute. Council would continue to be hel d bi- SONG AND BRASS monthly at Marrick Institute. County Don’t forget this concert in aid of St. Councillor John Blackie attended the Andrew’s Church Grinton! In St. Andrew’s Parish Council Meeting which followed. on July 23rd at 7.30pm. A good evening is NYCC Review of Passenger Transport promised for all with music from operatic Services and Home to School Transport tenor BEN THAPA (formerly of G4 the led to a lengthy discussion. Councillor Blackie commented on the excellent Dial-a- pop-opera group) and REETH BRASS ride service. Councillors expressed their BAND. Tickets available from Reeth Post dissatisfaction with the current system of Office or on the door. winter maintenance. Transport problems Holy Trinity (Melbecks) Low Row caused by the severe winter weather were Casson Organ Centenary Appeal related to Councillor Blackie, who informed To everyone who came to the launch of our the meeting that a review of the gritting appeal on 29th May policy was taking place and that highways A BIG THANK YOU supervisors were to have more flexibility for your enjoyment of the organ mini recitals in the provision of salt bins and salt piles. your appreciation of the Flower Festival The Summary of Accounts for the and above all YOUR GENEROSITY financial year was approved. Formal From a standing start we have now raised consideration was given to the internal £9,500 of the £16,600 needed by the end of auditor's report, which provided the the year WATCH THIS SPACE assurances necessary for the Council to FOR MORE EVENTS IN THE COMING MONTHS complete its annual governance statement. The Annual Return was completed. Don’t forget the Gazette Discussing North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service's Integrated Risk is on line. Go to Management Plan, Councillor Blackie www.2dales.org.uk stressed the importance of retaining the 5 REETH AND D ISTRICT G AZETTE Free Home Library Service Garbutt - support by singer-songwriter, If you like to read but find it difficult to harpist & vocalist Sarah Dean (The leave home to visit your local library you Incredible String Blonde). Vin has filled could have your favourite books delivered the Hall on his three previous visits, so be to your door. The Home Library Service sure to book early to avoid (HLIS) works with local volunteers to disappointment. He's back in Britain after provide a free delivery service of books a successful 7 week tour of and audio books throughout North Australia, followed by an unscheduled Yorkshire. 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