Issue Number 430 September 2016
Olympic Spirit The ancient Olympic Games were in origin as much a religious festival, in honour of Zeus, as a sporting event. Even so, the OUR MISSION participating Greek city states seem to have been as keen to get one A community seeking to live well with God, over on their rivals as today’s nation states are in the modern gathered around Jesus Christ in prayer and fellowship, Olympics. One historian describes how a certain Sotades, a champion and committed to welcome, worship and witness. Cretan runner in the Games of 384 BC, was bribed by the city of The Church Office Bolton Abbey, Skipton BD23 6AL Ephesus to run as an Ephesian in the Games of 380 BC. ‘For this act’, 01756 710238 we learn, ‘Sotades was banished by the Cretans’. [email protected] The ancient Olympics were eventually suppressed at the end of the The Rector fourth century by the Roman emperor Theodosius I, not because he The Rectory, Bolton Abbey, Skipton BD23 6AL 01756 710326 disapproved of athletic competition but because of the pagan rituals [email protected] that were a fundamental part of the Games and which conflicted Curate with the now official imperial religion of Christianity. It would be 07495 151987 another fifteen hundred years before the Olympic Games were [email protected] introduced – without any religious component but no less Website www.boltonpriory.church competitive.
SUNDAY One of the most heartening images of the Rio Olympics was that of two gymnasts, Lee Eun-ju of South Korea and Hong Un-jong from 08.00 Holy Communion North Korea, posing together in a selfie. The image brought to mind a 09.15 Liquid Family Worship First Sunday of month now largely forgotten feature of the ancient Olympics: before being 10.30 Sung Eucharist allowed to send athletes to compete, participating states were 18.30 Evening Prayer (said) April to September obliged to observe a truce for the duration of the Games. Wars were 16.30 Evening Prayer (said) October to March suspended, and legal disputes and the use of the death penalty were WEDNESDAY forbidden. That’s a feature of the Games that even Theodosius I ought to have approved of and which we, his successors as followers 10.00 Holy Communion of the Prince of Peace, should encourage 18.45 Choir Practice members of the IOC and IPC to make a requirement for participation in Tokyo 2020. All regular services are according to the Book of Common Prayer (BCP), except for the Family service, an informal service for young and old. With prayers and best wishes, WEDDINGS and BAPTISMS: By arrangement via the Church Office. RECTOR’S NOTES CHRISTINE CRABTREE RIP Some of our readers will be aware that one of my daughters, Felicity, Christine was born in Leeds in 1932, her brother Frank followed three is currently training for ordination. I am delighted that the Bishop has years later. During the War the family were evacuated to Burley in given permission for Felicity to preach at the Sung Eucharist on Sunday Wharfedale to their holiday bungalow. Her Mother died when she was sixteen and Christine took over much of the running of the 11 September. family home. After she left school she worked as a Nursery Teacher in The development of a ministry of healing forms part of our current Leeds. When she was 21 she married Chris, a farmer/milkman from Strategic Vision. The next Eucharist with ministry of healing will take Askwith. Their daughter, Elizabeth, was born in 1954. In 1957 place in church on Thursday 15 September at 19.00. The service will Christine and Chris with Chris’ parents and younger brother Melvyn, include the option of anointing and the laying on of hands. all moved to Bolton Park Farm and the Cottage, where son Steven We anticipate hearing about our Round 1 bid in connection with the was born in 1957. Christine started to offer farmhouse Prior Moone Project (see July magazine) later this month. In accommodation with full board. This continued for 34 seasons. anticipation, and as mentioned in both the July and August magazines, Christine was an active member of the Bolton Abbey Women’s Institute eventually becoming President. She was instrumental in the a congregational consultation morning has been organised to take fundraising for the new Village Hall and organised the Bolton Abbey place in the Village Hall on Saturday 29 October from 09.30 – 12.30. Country Fair for six years. She was chairman of the Village Hall This is part of a wider consultation process which will help in the Committee for many years and an active participant in the annual preparation of our Statement of Need. Even if the bid is not successful, pantomime. Christine organised the annual Mince Pie Bazaar for 25 the meeting will still take place as the PCC will also be consulting on years and was a Churchwarden at the Priory and greatly helped in the Priory’s Strategic Vision for 2017 – 2019. the fundraising for the 1980’s Church Restoration Fund. Advance notice of a short Advent study series looking at the When she and Chris retired and Steven took over the farm they challenges to faith that are posed by tragedy and human wickedness. travelled widely, but not at lambing or hay time. Christine planned, The subject matter arises out of discussions about the nature of evil booked and packed, Chris carried the suitcases. Christine was a devoted grandmother to her five grandchildren. During her and forgiveness in our post-Easter course on the Lord’s Prayer. The retirement she spent at least one morning a week listening to the sessions will take place in Ilkley on Tuesdays 29 November, 06 children read at Beamsley School. Sadly Chris died aged 73 in 2000 December, and 13 December (evenings) and at Bolton Abbey on but, with her usual strong spirit, she rallied and continued her travels. Wednesdays 30 November, 07 December, and 14 December In September 2007 she travelled on her own to Sri Lanka and there (daytime). Venues and more details will be announced in next month’s met Bill from Redcar, her future partner. magazine. They divided their time between Redcar, Bolton Abbey and holidaying The annual Bradford and Leeds World Festival of Curry takes place both at home and abroad, finally settling in Redcar in 2015. from 15 – 29 September. Faith in Food is one of the strands of the Many people in Bolton Abbey will have had their lives touched by Festival, aiming to bring people together to share food and Christine. She was very active in this, our community, whether it be conversation in a faith setting. I am delighted that the Priory will be fundraising or socially. Her life was never boring and most definitely lived to the full. hosting an event as part of Faith in Food on Wednesday 21 September Christine’s motto in life was-: at 19.00. Places are limited, and may be booked via the Festival Don’t look back with regret, move on and live life to the full. website: http://www.worldcurryfestival.com/events/ The Crabtree Family PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL – 28 July 2016 CHERNOBYL CHILDREN’S LIFE LINE At this meeting we were considering various new items for the Priory. From the outset years ago, I have felt that this charity was worth The long-awaited handrail for the steps in the graveyard leading down creating a precedent for. As a ‘reserve’ Priory Guide I opened the loos to the Garden of Remembrance has reached the next stage. The PCC for a group of weary children who had walked to the Strid and back on has seen the design and has agreed that the Rector should seek a a hot day. After conversation with the chair of the charity and leaders Faculty for it. We have also approved the design for two new free- of the group, on their next visit a year later we would provide a drink standing noticeboards for use in the tower which will make it clear to and a biscuit. Then why not lunch and craft activities if it was pouring visitors that the Priory is a living church and not just a historical down? This we did. monument. Thanks to an anonymous donor the altar will soon have a At the Guides 2016 meeting volunteers came forward and everyone full green frontal for use in the appropriate season. We are also came on 21 July as Guides, caterers, crafty and sporty people (or all planning to install an electronic people counter to record how many four). Full-on activity from 10.30 onwards for 10 – 12 year olds. What a people enter and leave the Priory. It won’t be exactly accurate but it great experience for us all; lively, energetic, cheerful, friendly! will show trends. It helped if you could understand Russian but, with the help of Gerry It will not have escaped your notice that the sound system is not and Lydia their interpreter, the Priory was explored, the bell was rung, working properly and the Rector will talk to the sound engineer about bookmarks were presented. The children were polite and well- a replacement. mannered and there were many ‘thank you very much’ comments The lighting, though almost complete, still awaits the finishing throughout the day. They were quick to use their knowledge of touches. There are some areas of concern, particularly the spotlights English: counting which are designed to highlight the 13th century arch but which, in angels was good their present position, are liable to trip people up. practice. Recent events have shown how successful and enjoyable team-work The main benefit can be: the Parish Party; Jonathan Cain’s ‘What’s the Story about the to these children Holy Spirit?’ spectacular which earned us a double page spread in from Belarus is both The Craven Herald and The Ilkley Gazette; and the visit of the the good clean children from Belarus which is described in another article. More air we take for teamwork is needed soon for three events. On Monday, 19 granted. The September there will be a concert by the Singing Children of Africa fresh air and when we shall need help in providing light refreshments for the exercise they get children. Friday, 30 September will be a busy day as there is the from a month Macmillan Coffee Morning when we shall need cakes, and helpers to here gives a serve them, and in the afternoon we shall have to clear up and boost to their prepare the Hall for the Harvest Supper. We hope there will be plenty immunity. of volunteers! Three long tables Liz Higgins, PCC Secretary set out in the Boyle Room gave space for everyone to demolish most of the food provided by the team. A gentle introduction to a calm OCTOBER MAGAZINE DEADLINE activity involving -T shirts gave rise to some hesitation, then absolute joy and pleasure at the finished result of their art work. Fun, free and Please may we have any copy for the October magazine by easy activity led by leaders who were fun themselves. 15 September sent either to the Editor or to the Church Office? Then outdoors on a lovely THE SINGING CHILDREN OF AFRICA, 2016 TOUR Summer’s day. Jonathan made a good basketball post BOLTON PRIORY—MONDAY 19 SEPTEMBER AT 1900 with a garden tub. Bill The charity ’Educate the Kids’ was founded by Maureen and Ian realised that no matter McIntyre in 1998 after visiting Kenya and being moved by the where you live, children are poverty there. Initially a few children were sponsored through an similar. It was fun to play existing primary school. As word spread and numbers grew, a football together with many derelict building was converted into the first school which admitted ‘high fives’ and hand shakes. 120 children. The game is truly As numbers grew to 350 , they needed new facilities; new schools, international. water, electricity, and computers. A big push on fundraising built the first phase of a new primary school. A well was dug providing fresh After ice creams or lollies water for the children and the villagers surrounding the school, the walk with the stunning electricity was supplied allowing children who had previously read at views was reserved for the home by candlelight to come back to school in the evening to study, energetic. There were strict it also allowed the children to use computers for the first time. rules from Amanda and In 2006 Maureen formed a singing group in Kenya called the ‘Singing Linda as to who should hold Children of Africa’ and successfully brought 26 children and 6 the lead for Freddie, who teachers to the UK for a 12 week tour. The schools and audiences seemed to enjoy himself loved the children’s singing and dance moves, but most of all, loved but did crash out in the the children. The money raised on this tour built the orphanage. quieter moments. The Don’t miss this exciting evening filled with energetic and uplifting children had many performances. conversations with him. Before the group went off in the mini bus to enjoy a Mac Donald’s en route for Preston we were given a box of chocolates, a photograph and three hearty cheers. We were sorry to see them go.
Jean Bull and the Free concert. Team Come along and enjoy PRIORY WELCOME TEAM REPORT SHINING A LIGHT ON THE PRIORY August has been a very busy month for our Guides. School holidays have meant an unprecedented number of visitors and we have been TO MARK THE COMPLETION OF THE PRIORY LIGHTING PROJECT pleased to welcome visitors from as far afield as China, New Zealand, A special event presented by Malcolm Parsons Australia, Canada and the USA, as well as from many European Tuesday 20 September, 19.00 at the Priory countries. You will be treated to an evening talk illustrated with slides on the Visitors have shown a very positive response to the new lighting and history of the church we know so well: the nave which remained it is very pleasing to be able to describe to visitors the many after Henry VIII’s dissolution of the Priory. Malcolm will discuss the wonderful features of the church now highlighted. various phases of its life and the lives of those associated with it, We have welcomed groups from a number of schools, including St through the extensive remodeling by the then Duke of Devonshire in Oswald's from Blackburn and Balshaw's High School from Leyland the late 1800’s, the roofing of the tower and more in the late 1900’s, and we shall be guiding another group from Great Rail Journeys in up to 2016 with the Lighting Project. September. Then, over a glass of wine (with the compliments of the Friends of Following the success of the Guiding Workshops earlier in the year, Bolton Priory) as daylight fades and dusk takes over, there will be a we shall be holding another on Tuesday 6 September at 10.30 in the detailed demonstration of this new lighting system, showing the Boyle Room. Paul Middleton will be giving another of his excellent various effects which can be produced as appropriate for a concert, a talks entitled 'Exploring our Legacy - Moments in Priory History' and lecture, a candle-lit Advent service or whatever. all Guides and prospective Guides are welcome. Everybody is welcome, entry is free, with a retiring collection. As always, if you would like to be a member of our Welcome Team, The Bishop of Leeds will formally dedicate the new lighting on the please contact me. Feast of Christ the King, Sunday 20 November 2016, at the 10.30 Susan Beerling, Welcome Team Leader Sung Eucharist. 01756 709080 CONFIRMATION AT THE PRIORY We have a group starting confirmation preparation in September on THE BOYLE AND PETYT HARVEST SHOW Monday evenings. The dates are: th September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24. 36 Harvest Show The meetings will take place in Ilkley between 19.30 and 21.00. Saturday 17 September at 02.00 James, Bishop of Ripon will preside at a confirmation service at the Everyone is welcome, do come along and Priory on 30 October when we celebrate the Feast of All Saints. If support our local school and see the array you are interested in being confirmed, or would simply like to find of exhibits. Schedules for the parish are to out more, please contact Jonathan who will be very happy to talk to be found in this magazine. Further copies you. Contact 07495 151987 [email protected] of the schedule are available from the JULY FIGURES Post Office, Boyle and Petyt School and The average weekly attendance at all Sunday services in June was the Church 127. There were 38 attendees at the June monthly Liquid Service. Cream Teas – Cake Stall The average weekly receipts to the Priory in June were £ 1683. Games – Pet Show etc
SEPTEMBER 05 Wednesday 19.30 The Wednesday Nighters 03 Saturday 13.00 Marriage of James McWilliam and 09 SUNDAY TRINITY 20 Hannah Ault 12.30 Holy Baptism 04 SUNDAY TRINITY 15 Samuel Cannon, Lucy Davenport 09.15 Liquid Family Service PLEASE NOTE 15.30 Priory Organ Recital, Roger B Williams MBE, CHORAL EVENSONG University of Aberdeen The next Choral Evensong will be on Sunday 11 September at 16.30. 07 Wednesday 19.30 The Wednesday Nighters EVENING PRAYER WINTER TIMING 11 SUNDAY TRINITY 16 From Sunday 02 October, Evening Prayer will be at the winter timing of 12.30 Holy Baptism 16.30. Orla Hunt FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS 16.30 Choral Evensong HOLY BAPTISM 18 SUNDAY TRINITY 17 03 July Hugo Asmussen 19 Monday 19.00 The Singing Children of Africa MARRIAGE SERVICE 20 Tuesday 19.00 Talk by Malcolm Parsons and 15 July Mark Rutter and Rachael Heptonstall Lighting demonstration in the Priory 16 July Tom Barlow and Laura Dawson 21 Wednesday St Matthew 23 July Kieran Catterson and Sarah Bellerby 19.00 Faith in Food Festival 29 July Thomas Hayton and Rachael Heeley 24 Saturday 15.00 Marriage of Nick Ahad and James Knight and Charlotte Koureas Mez Galaria 30 July Antony Johnson and Sarah Fisher Thomas Eastwood and Natasha Gunson 25 SUNDAY TRINITY 18 FUNERAL SERVICE 15.30 Priory Organ Recital 21 July Irene Holme Christopher Rathbone, Ilkley 27 July Peter Laycock 29 Thursday St Michael and All Angels MEMORIAL SERVICE 19.30 PCC 08 July Graham Dingle 30 Friday 10.30 Macmillan Coffee Morning in Bolton Abbey Village Hall AIREBOROUGH GILBERT AND SULLIVAN SOCIETY Congratulations to Lionel Goodenough who has recently been 19.00 Harvest Supper appointed President of the Society. OCTOBER 2016 was a very successful year for Aireborough G and S. The Society 01 Saturday 09.00 Meeting for those wishing to be won the Wharfedale Festival of Theatre ‘Ilkley Playhouse Trophy’ for married at the Priory their production of The Gondoliers. The citation quoted that the award 12.00 Marriage of Adam Carnell and was for the whole Society in recognition of ‘the beautifully designed and Elizabeth Woolley choreographed Venice tourist scenes as background to the delightful 02 SUNDAY HARVEST FESTIVAL 1950's update of the light comic opera’. 09.15 Liquid Family Service Their production in February 2017 will be HMS Pinafore 16.30 Harvest Evensong Details of tickets and dates will be published in the December magazine.
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MORNING COFFEE BIGGEST S ’ WORLD FATHER JACQUES HAMEL OF ROUEN – A COMMENT world human struggle for faith, in which faith is discovered. And the When I was first ordained a priest, I would say my prayers every difference between good religion and bad religion – like the morning in front of three undistinguished stained-glass windows. And difference between good and bad people – has little to do with who every morning, I would argue in my head with the theology those is right and who is wrong about God and absolutely everything to windows were promoting. On the left, Abraham held up a curly knife, do with how each religious tradition manages its own propensity preparing to cut the throat of his son who is strapped to an altar. In for violence. the middle, Christ hanging on the cross, dripping blood. On the right, a And it is here that the language of sacrifice is especially tricky. I priest, in full liturgical kit, stood behind an altar, hands outstretched have no time for the idea that Jesus is sacrificed on the cross to over bread and wine. The coloured glass was insisting that these three appease an angry God. If that’s true, then God becomes the enemy scenes were intimately connected, that the mass/holy communion/ of humankind and I am against him. No, Jesus absorbs the violence Eucharist, whatever you call it, is essentially a sacrifice – and not just that comes from us, not from God. He receives our blows, our some stylised community get-together. As Pope John Paul II put it in punishments, our disdain. And, despite his innocence – or, rather, Ecclesia de Eucharistia, the Eucharist is ‘the sacrifice of the cross precisely because of it – he refuses to answer back in kind. No more perpetuated down the age. This sacrifice is so decisive for the ‘an eye for an eye’. In other words, the sacrifice of the cross is the salvation of the human race that Jesus Christ … left us a means of non-violent absorption of human violence. The offer of love in sharing in it as if we had been present there.’ Catholic Christianity, like return for hate, even to the point of death. This is the horrendous that of temple Judaism before it, is a religion of blood and altars. price that peace is sometimes asked to pay. This is what makes the Father Jacques Hamel’s throat was slit as he said morning mass, Eucharistic sacrifice life-giving and not some historical death cult. murdered by a teenager claiming allegiance to Islamic State. The And this is the sacrifice that Father Jacques was celebrating as he sacrificial imagery is unavoidable. And soon after his killing, Je Suis died. He died as a priest, doing what priests do. May he rest in prêtre – ‘I am a priest’ – began trending on social media, employing peace and rise in glory. Giles Fraser the now familiar ‘I am’ prefix as an expression of digital solidarity with Dr Giles Fraser is priest-in-charge at St Mary's Newington in south yet another victim of global terrorism. It felt unusually fitting in this London and the former Canon Chancellor of St Paul's Cathedral. He instance. ‘I am the bread of life,’ says Jesus in the first of a series of writes the Loose canon column for the Guardian. eight so-called ‘I am …’ passages in John’s gospel. And the bread of life HARVEST CELEBRATIONS was precisely what Father Jacques believed himself to be distributing Sunday 02 October 10.30 Harvest Festival that morning on the outskirts of Rouen. He died, as he believed, on his knees – not in supplication to his spotty murderers, but to the 16.30 Harvest Evensong author of life itself to whom he was about to return. Rouen itself is a Your gifts of fruit, preserves and tins are eagerly anticipated. This town soaked in the blood of martyrdom. It was here that another 19- year they will be divided between the Skipton Food Bank and St year-old, believing herself to have received visions from God, and Christopher’s Church on the vast Holme Wood Estate in South believing God to have called her to war, was burned at the stake by Bradford. In addition to St Christopher’s being a place of worship, the English as a heretic. To some, Joan of Arc was a witness to the one the church has a community centre, a Good Neighbour Project and true faith. To others she was a deluded fantasist, using God to inspire a Lunch Club for the elderly. The produce we send is greatly acts of violence; it’s not just Islam that has a problem with violence. appreciated. Non-perishable harvest produce can be left in the Indeed, arguably, the Bible has more violence in it than the Qur’an – Church and Church Office at any time. Please be generous with though I have never thought the presence of violence in the scriptures your gifts. The Church will be decorated for harvest on Saturday 01 a problem per se, because I have never read my scriptures as an October in the morning, if you would like to help please ring Lorna instruction manual from God, more a reflection of a historic real- Freegard, 01943 607907. PRIORY ORGAN RECITAL SEASON 2016 MAGAZINE ARCHIVES Recitals will be held in the Priory on two Sundays this month at 15.30 100 YEARS AGO – SEPTEMBER 1916 Sunday 4 September, Roger B Williams MBE, University of Aberdeen Parish Notes I have been very fortunate in securing the services of Roger B The Rector’s Illness Williams as a recitalist this season. Some of you will remember his The Rector has now returned to the parish after his operation and varied and entertaining recital some three years ago in the Priory although he is much better and beginning to get about again, he has Concert Series. I do hope many of you will come and support this been forbidden to walk, cycle or to drive a car. He regrets that he distinguished visitor from Aberdeen. His later September recital is at will be unable to go around the parish and say farewell before he St Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna. It would be a pity if his memories of leaves for the south at the end of this month. Both the Rector and Bolton Priory were of a beautiful, but empty, church. Roger’s Mrs Macnabb appreciate very much the kind letters of sympathy and programme has been very carefully thought out to provide a enquiries which they have received from many parishioners during stimulating and colourful mixture of the old, the not-so-old and in one the Rector’s illness. case (my piece), the brand new. I won’t say anything now about my The Bazaar latest effort except, like its title, it is quite short. Indeed, if there were It is a great pleasure to announce that as this magazine is going to a politically correct equivalent of what people used to call a ‘cigarette press, information has been received that the above bazaar has been break’, this could be it. The rest of the programme is marvellous and a great success. The receipts come to about £106. The Rector very demonstrates to maximum extent the richness and variety of colour heartily congratulates all those concerned. of which our instrument is capable. I have been genuinely touched The National Mission and grateful for the personal support so many of you have given me From September 18th to 21st two missioners, who are called in concerts in which I’ve been directly involved, and can only hope ‘Itinerants’, will come to this parish and go through it on foot. They that I haven’t put you off supporting something that comes with my will wear cassocks and carry a staff or stick, like the apostles of old. most sincere and warmest recommendation. They will hold open air services and visit the church people (as far as PROGRAMME: Ritter (1645-1725) Sonatina in D minor, Judith Weir possible) in each district of the parish. Special services and (b.1954) Wild Mossy Mountains, Haydn (1743-1809) Marche, T celebrations will be held in the churches. In November the Bishop Raymond (b.1953) Nocturne, J S Bach (1685-1750) Two Chorale will send his messengers, who will go through the parish in the same Preludes on Wir glauben all BWV 765, 680,Camilleri (1931-2009) way. Let us seek by God’s grace and by earnest prayer and self Wine of Peace, Messiaen (1908-1992) Le Dieu Caché, Lefebure-Wely examination, to so prepare ourselves for this Mission that it may (1817-69) Sortie in B flat increase our faith, rouse our zeal and lead to a deeper, more real Sunday 25 September, Christopher Rathbone, St Margaret’s, Ilkley and living Christian life amongst us. Christopher Rathbone was a Choral Exhibitioner at St Catharine’s MICHAEL FITZGERALD NEAL College Cambridge. before being appointed Assistant Organist at A sincere thank you to all that were able to attend my birthday lunch Carlisle Cathedral. Following other prestigious posts in the UK he has party in Bolton Abbey Village Hall last month, 78 altogether. A served as Director of Music at St Margaret’s Ilkley. He is a composer particular thanks to those who so generously made donations to my of over 130 works, many for organ. three chosen causes. With Gift Aid, The Friday Drop In Café at St PROGRAMME: Buxtehude (1637–1707) Toccata in D minor, J S Bach Paul’s Manningham, The Food Bank at The Salvation Army, Keighley (1685-1750) Trio super ‘Allein Gott’ (Gloria), Whitlock (1903–1946) and The Food Bank at The Baptist Church, Skipton each will receive CarolDivertimento, C Rathbone (b.1947)Variations on Dundee, Vierne £200. Once again I thank you all who made my celebration such a (1870–1937) Prelude; Fugue (Symphony no 1), Dubois (1837–1924) memorable day. Michael Neal Toccata in G. BOLTON ABBEY CRICKET CLUB with Nick Driver (25), Andy Garrick (19), Leon Onosko (49), Steve By early August the 1sts are still in promotion contention with all to Higgins (57) and Martin Cressey (12) nearly getting the home side play for… over the line in a nail-biting final-over finale. Saturday 16th July: This was another 'must win' game for the 1sts Saturday 30th July: Another 'must-win' game for the 1sts to remain against top of the league Burnt Yates at Bolton Abbey. The visitors in contention for promotion and they travelled to face Pannal. The decided to bat first having won the toss, an odd decision which went home side won the toss and elected to bat first. Martin Revill (58) and against them spectacularly as the Bolton Abbey bowlers ripped their R Pitt (67) batted well to score 219-6 in their 45 overs. The Bolton batting line-up apart. In an outstanding bowling effort. Burnt Yates Abbey bowlers put in a good performance with Ben Parkinson (3-55) were bowled out for 67 with Will Patchett (4-17), Will Lord (3-18) and ending with the best figures although six dropped catches was again Merv Holme (2-14) proving too much for the batting side. There was disappointing. In reply the Bolton Abbey batsmen started briskly: Josh still work to be done though and openers Josh Haig (29) and Rob Haig demonstrated outstanding all-round stroke-play and superb Mayo (20) provided a stable platform to see the home side through to temperament to steer Bolton Abbey to victory with 112 not out. He an 8 wicket victory in just 17 overs - a great win! was supported by Rob Mayo (53) and Ben Parkinson (39*) who again The 2nds travelled to play Harrogate 4ths where the home side destroyed the bowlers with his familiar mix of refinement and huge batted first and scored an impressive 275-3 with Rob Chew, Jacob shots over the boundary. Holme and Matt Harrison each taking a wicket. In reply Bolton Abbey The 2nds played Spennithorne & Harmby at Bolton Abbey, and chased hard and made 216-8 with James Crosier (43), Rob Chew (47), batted first. Leon Onosko top scored with 33 supported by Mickey Martin Cressey (35), Graham Lord (33*) and Leon Onosko (21) all Peel (16) and Alex Nayler (12) to end on 109-9. In reply the visitors making valuable contributions. overhauled this target to end with 112-2 off 19 overs. Saturday 23rd July: The 1sts headed north-east to South Kilvington Saturday 6th August: The 1sts needed another win to remain in hoping for another win to remain in promotion contention. The home promotion contention. Visitors Birstwith won the toss and chose to side won the toss and chose to take advantage of the overcast and bat first in warm sunny conditions. Wickets started to fall early with muggy conditions by bowling first. On a fast, bouncy track BA the Bolton Abbey fielders this week taking all catching opportunities, batsmen Rob Mayo (28) and Andy Jennings (23) made steady including a fabulous left-handed diving catch at gulley by Phil progress and the arrival of Ben Parkinson (66) and Thomas Holme Midgley. Andy Jennings did well to take all three opportunities which (39) accelerated the scoring with some attacking stroke-play. came his way. Will Lord (4-33) bowled another mesmerising spell of Unfortunately wickets kept falling cheaply despite useful accurate swing bowling and Jake Parkinson (3-10) produced a contributions from James Crozier (13) and Matt Harrison (21), and the devastating short burst to end the Birstwith innings at 147-10. In BA total of 216 was always going to be difficult to defend on a good reply Josh Haig (59*) was again in imperious form well supported by batting wicket. Full credit must be given to South Kilvington's Richard Kev Holme (21) and then Ben Parkinson (54*) who again destroyed Kirby (120*) who provided an impressive display of attacking batting. the Birstwith bowling with a series of monstrous sixes hit well out of However, he could have been caught in the second over of the the ground - great entertainment for spectators - to win the game in innings off Merv Holme which would almost certainly have changed just 27 overs. The team remain in third place in the division with the course of the game and a total of six dropped catch opportunities everything to play for! cost the BA team dearly. This defeat sees the 1sts drop to third in the The 2nds travelled to Pannal Ash and pulled off a stunning victory. Division. Pannal batted first and were bowled out for just 72, with Nick Baxter The 2nds played Pannal who batted first and scored 206-8 with (5-32) doing the damage in a fine spell of left-arm fast bowling. The wickets shared amongst Rob Chew (3-37), Steve Higgins (2-23) and Bolton Abbey openers, Nick Driver (19) and James Crozier (31), gave Nick Driver (2-17). In a thrilling run-chase BA scored 200-9 in reply, the team a great start followed by Matt Harrison (18*) who helped steer the Bolton Abbey side to a great win in just 16 overs! The 2nds travelled to Pannal Ash and pulled off a stunning victory. Pannal batted PRIORY DIRECTORY first and were bowled out for just 72, with Nick Baxter (5-32) doing the damage in a fine spell of left-arm fast bowling. 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