Rudston RUDSTON COMMUNITY Newsletter Also available, in full colour, on line at :- February www.rudston.org.uk/newsletter 2020 This month’s Newsletter is kindly sponsored by: Hall Bros Fuels & Heating 1 Editor’s Letter Dear Everyone, May I offer a belated Happy and Healthy New Year to all the resi- dents of Rudston. We are having problems with the printer again, so apologies for the fact that this edition will probably be late. Welcome to anyone who has recently come to live in our lovely village. For those who are keen to be involved in village activities, there is a list of people, whom you can contact on the back page. Thank you to all those people who have sent good wishes on my recovery following a broken ankle. It is a long process, but things are improving. They say that misfortunes come in threes; well I can cer- tainly attest to that. When we returned from a wonderful cruise at the end of October, we realised that I had left my IPad in the cabin. I thought that I wouldn’t see it again, but I am informed that it will be re- turned to me in March...it is at present enjoying its own cruise around the Caribbean. Then followed the afore mentioned break and when I returned from hospital, what should I find in the post, but a speeding fine. ..in over 50 years of driving, I have never so much as incurred a parking fine! Hopefully that is the end of my misfortunes for the time being anyway! It was a shame that the Village Hall Party had to be cancelled, but it did seem that lots of people had previous engagements. The village hall committee have arranged new dates for this and also the Wander Inn, Details in this newsletter. I am pleased to announce that the Reform Theatre Company is returning to Rudston on May 9th, with their latest production. Details are on page 8 I know that people would like to see more entertainment of this kind in the Village Hall. We do try, but we need many people to attend, as costs are quite high for most visiting groups. The Village Hall AGM is on April 21st. It would be good to see lots villagers attend this and telling us what you would like to see at your village hall. I am please to include a piece of writing from Nathan, who at- tends Boynton School. It carries a strong message and I would be pleased to print other writing from youngsters in the village. Sue Tompkin Email: [email protected] tel: 420705 Bridlington Regeneration Newsletter is available on line. You can find it at www.bridregen.org.uk/mailing-list/ where you can sign up for a copy to 2be emailed directly to you. Vicar: Rev Glyn Owen (01262) 420313 Reader: Mr. John Walker (01262) 603170 Curate: Rev James Trowsdale (01262) 490148 Rudston with Boynton, Carnaby & Kilham Church services and events February 2nd 9.30am Holy Communion 9th 9.30am Morning Prayer 16 th 9.30am Holy Communion 23 rd 10.00am United Parish Holy Communion at Boynton 26 th 10.30am Ash Wednesday Holy Communion There is a service of Holy Communion each Wednesday Morning at 10.30am followed by coffee Dear Friends, In February there a bit of a lull in the church calendar until the next major festival Easter. Running up to that is of course Lent, starting with Ash Wednesday. As in other years we will have a weekly Lent course and events to help build us up spiritually; so either keep your eye on the notice board or give me a call if you’re interested. You may be interested in an event coming in March. On 15 th March our group of churches are having a special service at Grindale where Bishop Graham Cray is visiting; all are very welcome. Bish- op Graham was the Archbishops advisor on mission and his spe- cial concerns are the engagement of the Gospel with contemporary culture . This is part of a special weekend across the Diocese of York, ‘Come and See’: you can find out more via the website, http:// www.comeandsee.uk/ Every blessing, Glyn 3 The Christmas meeting of the history group was an informal occasion. An interest- ing variety of artefacts was brought along – coins of all eras found by a metal detectorist; a rock from just outside the village showing a geological fault; pen- cils used on school slates, found in someone’s garden, and many others. Everyone enjoyed looking at the different objects and chat- ting about them, and refreshments were served complete with mince pies. A vote of thanks was given to John who organises these fasci- nating meetings, to Ann, Val and Margaret for the refreshments and to anyone who helps. This was met with a very hearty round of ap- plause. At the January meeting Dr Peter Halkon MA FSA, Senior Lec- turer in Archaeology at the University of Hull spoke to a large audi- ence on “Later Prehistoric Landscapes of the Yorkshire Wolds – Re- cent Research” This talk concentrated on the areas of the Wolds escarpment where there are shallow silty soils over chalk, and covered the peri- od from the Bronze Age to the end of the Roman period. New re- search concentrated on three hilltop sites – Kipling House Farm, Nunburnholme Wold and Arras. At Kipling House Farm a geophysical survey confirmed what had been thought, that there had been a Bronze Age ring fort, like that at Thwing. The entrances pointed east. Drones gave an aerial view, showing the condition of the plant growth and this reflected the soil depth and type. Excavation of the site revealed pottery of the late Bronze Age and early Iron Age. Also animal bone, mostly of cattle and pigs. Ev- idence was found of a massive round house, 22 metres across, it appears that a later round house was built on top of the remains of this. This shows that hill forts wee used later than had been previ- ously thought. It is possible that the original round house burnt down. Continued on page 11 4 From page 10 At Nunburnholme Wold square barrows were discov- ered. Geophysical surveying and field walking showed a large open area, surrounded by enclosures. It is possible that this was an area for cattle handling. The presence of Anglo Saxon burials shows that old sites were re used. At the Arras cemetery near Market Weighton many barrows were opened at the time of the original investigation in 1817. Four of the barrows contained remains of a chariot or a cart. In modern times further research was undertaken by Dr Ian Stead and then by Dr Halkon . At Pocklington in 2017 and 2019 two chariot burials were dis- covered, and for the first time the burials had the horses with the chariots. There are 28 chariot burials in the Yorkshire area, only 2 oth- ers have been found in the UK one in Pembroke and one near Ed- inburgh. There is also a clutch of chariot burials to the north of Paris, which makes us think of links to the Parisii tribe her. Dr Halkon’s talk held the audience spellbound. The February meeting is on Thursday February 27 th at 7pm in the Village Hall. Mr Fred Walkington MBE will talk on “The History of Spurn Head” Admission including refreshments is just £2 and everyone is welcome. Bosville Arms The Bosville Arms share offer is now live, documents can be viewed on the web- site www.rudstoncommunitypub.co .uk or you can request a printed copy by emailng [email protected] or ask any member of the team.Anyone who has already pledged will receive a printed copy in the next week. Please support this effort to reopen the Bosville. Ian Simmonds 5 HOUSE AVAILABLE TO RENT Small modern house available to rent in Rudston village. Two bedrooms. Gas central heating Small garden. Car parking space. Please contact the agents Cranswicks 01262 672110. LOST CAT If around Christmas time you lost a young tabby cat Please contact me:- Chris Gatenby 01723 890464 POND OXYGENATING WEED CALL CHRIS 420993 WOULD ANYONE LIKE SOME ALLOTMENT SPACE IN THE VILLAGE FREE CALL CHRIS 420993 Martin Underwood - For computer repairs, solving internet/wifi problems, and tuition on use of computer. 01262 420886 Email [email protected] 6 Rudston Parish Council Precept At the meeting in December the precept for the Year 2020-2021 was set at £4750. This is an increase on the previous year. Speeding Traffic Concerns were raised at the December meeting regarding the speed of some vehicles through the village. The appropriate authorities have been contacted on this matter and we await their response. At the meeting it was also suggested to remind people to please avoid park- ing on grass verges as this can cause an obstruction. Should you wish to report any concerns, make comments, or submit items for discussion at future meetings, please do not hesitate to con- tact Su Todd (Clerk) during office hours on the following details: Mo- bile: 07747 568919. Email: [email protected] The next Parish Council Meeting is to be held on Wednesday 25th March at 7.30pm in the village hall. The next meeting of Rudston W.I. will be on THURSDAY 6th February at 2 p.m. in Rud- ston Village Hall when Andy Wilson from Harro- gate will speak to us about Yorkshire Cancer Research. Any guests are welcome to come along .Hostesses are hazel Conner and Jean Kitching and Margaret Reed will give the vote of thanks.