ISSUE 63 APRIL 2015 Supported by Barratt Homes and McCain www.caytonparish.org.uk [email protected] A welcome from the Chairman Welcome to this 63rd As we are entering spring and edition of Cayton News reflect that we have had a reasonably mild winter, the Parish I am now into my 7th year working for Council is looking forward to an Cayton Parish Council, during which time I exciting year in Cayton. have seen a few councillors come and go. On the 1st of May we are 7 years is no time at all compared to John honoured to have the ‘Tour de Yorkshire’ coming Blackburn who I am sorry to say is standing through our village. This is a great accolade for down as a member after 36 years’ service, us with everyone focusing on our village, even many of them as chairman. During this for a short time. I hope you can find the time to time he has only missed 3 meetings & they decorate your property and watch this once in a were during his term of office as Mayor of life time event. Scarborough. I would like to thank John for his help & guidance during my first few years of I would like to wish all the best to my fellow working for the Parish Council. His knowledge Councillors who are retiring or standing down & experience will be missed, although he is this year. I believe I speak for everyone when sticking around as our County Councillor for saying that we have appreciated all their time and another two years. Jennifer Kelly & Derek commitment they have spent in helping Cayton Hood are also standing down & I would like and the community. to thank them for all they have done for A special thank you goes to Mr John Blackburn the village during their years on the Parish who has given 36 years to the Parish Council, Council. I will be sorry to lose them. ‘What an Achievement’. He will be greatly missed A big thank you to those who have submitted and we all wish him well in his retirement. articles & also to the advertisers who help I would like to take this opportunity to say cover the cost of publication. thank you to all Parish Councillors for supporting Finally, I would like to add a thank you to the me over the past five years. It is very much snow clearers who have been on standby this appreciated. winter, a mild winter for a second year running Please try and attend our Annual Parish Assembly means that they have not been called out. on Thursday the 21st of May. It’s your chance to have your say on any issues relating to village life. Helen Carter You will also be able to meet Police representatives Clerk Cayton Parish Council and your Councillors face to face. I would like to encourage all organisations in Cayton to come along and give a verbal report Contact Numbers on their activities, so everyone is aware of what Cayton Parish Councillors happens in our community. Mrs Roberta Swiers (Chairman) .............584386 Please remember if you have any concerns about Michael O Pray (Vice Chairman) ...........582947 anything related to our village, do not hesitate to get in touch with myself on Tel. 584386. John Blackburn ............................................583604 Have a great summer and let’s hope the weather is Mrs Avril Gregory ........................................582969 kind to us all. Mrs Ann Hudson ..........................................583877 Best Wishes Mrs Jennifer Kelly ........................................585051 Roberta Swiers, Cayton Parish Council Mrs Rhona Liley ...........................................582784 Kevin Seaward ..............................................582918 The Parish Council does not endorse any of Clerk Helen Carter ......................................586869 the products or services advertised in this Office hours: Mon/Wed/Fri 9am – 3pm publication by external customers. Email: [email protected] Views expressed are those of the contributors www.caytonparish.org.uk & may not be those of the Parish Council. Invitation to all residents of The Parish Council work continuously at maintaining and improving life in the community Cayton, Cayton Bay and Killerby to but rely on residents to say what they think THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING is needed and important. The Parish Meeting JUBILEE HALL, CAYTON is part of the relationship of consultation and authorisation between the community and the THURSDAY 21st MAY 2015 7.30PM Parish Council. This is an opportunity to voice The Annual Parish meeting is an opportunity any concerns you may have or to raise any issues for the Parish Council and organisations relating to the Parish Council – so please come and charities within the village to report on along and have your say. their activities during the year. It is also an Inspector Andy Short North Yorkshire Police opportunity for residents to ask questions and has accepted an invitation to attend and will provide feedback to all those groups. take questions from you. The Tour de Yorkshire If you want to be involved for Cayton and want more will be passing information please contact through our village on Councillor Mrs Rhona Liley 01723 582784 or Councillor Mrs Friday 1st May Roberta Swiers 01723 584386. This is a major new international Further information about cycle race, backed by British the Tour can be found at cycling and officially added to the www.letour.yorkshire.com world cycling calendar for 2015. The tour will come over The Carrs, pass down The Parish Council are delighted that Cayton Station Road then turn into Main Street & then is on the route and would like residents & off to Eastfield & beyond. The arrival time in businesses to help in making Cayton look extra the village is approx. 12.30 –1pm. special on the day. The Police will be co-ordinating a rolling road We are looking to local residents and block, with roads closed for approximately an businesses to embrace the enthusiasm for hour overall. the event & decorate their properties. Let’s make our village look fantastic & give A limited amount of bunting is available for visitors a welcome they will remember us by resident use on a 1st come 1st served basis. & hopefully return to Cayton in the future. The properties which have been decorated The Parish Council would like to thank Barratt will be judged on the morning of the event Homes, Boyes and McCain Foods for their by Gemma Thompson from Cayton Village generous sponsorship for this event. Caravan Park. Councillor Rhona Liley Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Chair of Recreation & Amenities Committee Help your local shop survive, Cayton Methodist use itCaytonor you mayStoreslose it! Women’s Fellowship for the best deals... The Fellowship is fast approaching its 25th OffOff LicenseLicenseOff License/L/Lotteryottery Anniversary & started the year with a new president, Mrs Gwyneth Russell. The group has NewspapersNewspapers /M//M Magazinesagazines been taken on a trip to Iona & also learned about Fresh coffee & hot snacks our Celtic roots in this area. At our Harvest andChilledso much&Frozenmorefoods..... celebrations we enjoyed apple pies with our ServingChilledpastries, & Frozenbread, hot Foodspies and refreshments & at the Christmas service, enjoyed andandsocoffee so muchmuchto take moremore…away ..... mince pies. Rev Clare Stainsby talked about her life & where she might be going to next & Ann Green shared her skill of crafts when we all made Christmas cards & tree ornaments. After an enjoyable and excellent Christmas meal at Betton Farm in December, we had our own well supported party in early January. A wonderful spread was provided & games, quizzes & games of “beetle” were enjoyed, finishing with a birthday cake made by Jennifer Atkinson YourYourlocal local friendlyfriendly convenienceconvenience store,store, atat moremore thanthan competitive pricesprices Since then we have enjoyed Desert Island Discs Ample Parking with Rev Bob & Mrs Brenda Whitfield & seen OpenOpen 6am6am untiluntil 8pm8pm sevensevendays daysaw aeek week a marvellous display of patchwork quilts from Sylvia Britton & Ann Hudson. On Shrove Tuesday Mace,Mace35 62Scarborough Main Street,Road, CaytonFiley 01723 513251 the president gave a short talk about the history 01723 582396 of Pancake Day & about the origins of Yorkshire puddings & then everyone shared in pancakes with the refreshments. Mrs Christine Herbert & friends shared some thoughts with us & Mrs Elaine Evans gave a talk entitled “Surprised by Age”. Following the Easter break, Rev Rosie Coles will be sharing her Easter message with us and Rev Mark Haynes will be talking about “A week in the life of a Methodist Minister”. In May Rev Bruce Russell will be sharing his experiences as a prison chaplain in “Behind Bars” and our founder member, Mrs Dorothy Anfield will give her story. There is a trip to look forward to in June, followed by a talk by Rev Nigel Spencer entitled “Puffing around the Ring Road” & some singing for fun with the Northstead Singers. The year finishes with the AGM in July followed by coffee & cakes at a local cafe. Thanks must go to the secretary, Margaret Welsh, for all her hard work in arranging the programme each year. All are welcome to attend any of the meetings which normally take place on the first & third Tuesdays of each month at 2.15pm in the chapel. Gwyneth Russell, President Buttercup Pre-School was established in 2002 & was awarded ‘Outstanding’ in our latest Ofsted Report from 1st Cayton Brownies inspection; we have provided quality care and 1st Cayton Brownies meet every Friday during education for many children within the village term time at the Methodist Chapel. We are a and wider community. Opportunities for the full pack with 6 groups called sixes – badgers, children include role play, construction, ICT, foxes, hedgehogs, moles, rabbits & squirrels. We creativity, imaginative play and more physical enjoy a variety of activities with crafts always a opportunities in our secure outdoor area.