THE ALLER~ NER DECEMBER 20 13 Prince's Quality Butchers ,-----, 12, Main Street, Allerton Bywater.~----, \\vi!. Tel: 01977 552669 \\vi!. :~ We are now taking L--:~__ orders for Christmas •••• Turkeys(Bam reared and Free Range) •••• Capon-style Chickens( up to 5kg/lllb) •••• Geese •••• Duckling •••• Large Pork Pies •••• Game Pies •••• Gammon Joints •••• Leg of pork joints •••• Sausage Meat •••• Chipolatas in bacon etc .. etc .... price list available now Free local delivery Prince's Quality Butchers 12, Main Street, Allerton Bywater Tel: 01977552669 Chair: Parish Clerk: Councillor Stephen Murray Claire Murray 4 St Mary's Court 4 St Mary's Court Allerton Bywater Allerton Bywater Castleford Castleford West Yorkshire West Yorkshire WF102AZ. WF102AZ. MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE 2ND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7:00pm AT ST MARY THE LESS Councillor S Murray Chairman Councillor K Asprey Councillor L Tomlinson Councillor J Taylor Councillor J A Coe Councillor M Weaver Councillor J Trayer Councillor A M Jabin Councillor S Bassett Councillor S Harland Planning Applications from September 2013 to date Leeds City Council have approved planning applications for: P13/02121/FU Allerton Bywater Methodist Church Change of use of former church to house P/13/03075/FU Brigshaw House Residential Home 2 Brigshaw Lane Change of use involving part demolition of an elderly persons home to form a private dwelling and erection of detached dwelling to the rear with new access drive P13/02118/FU 2 Leeds Road Allerton Bywater Castleford Conservatory to side The Parish Council have received applications for:­ P/13/02123/FU Sunday School Main Street Demolition of former Sunday school and construction of one house P/13/04571/FU 4 Main Street Allerton Bywater Single Storey Annexe Other Activities Councillors have held meetings with Leeds City Councillors, Leeds City Council Highways, and the Police. Council Surgeries are held at St Mary the Less on the first Saturday of each month. Surgeries are an opportunity for residents to meet councillors to discuss any problems. A ward councillor is also present to discuss any issues you may want to raise with them. The Parish Council's website includes information about the Parish Council, Village in Bloom, The Allertoner, local businesses and the history of Allerton Bywater. You can visit the website at http://www.allertonbywaterparishcouncil.co.ukl The Parish Council would like to thank the Ward Councillors Keith Wakefield, James Lewis and Mary Harland for their help and support during 2013. We would also like to thank our local MP Alec Shelbrooke for his assistance during the recent flooding problems. In addition, we would like to thank all of those who have provided articles and advertisements for the Allertoner during 2013. We received many positive comments about the content of the magazine from residents and from those outside of the village. If you have an article or advertisement for the Allertoner during 2014 the deadlines for submission are: March Edition 31 January 2014 June Edition 30 April 2014 September Edition 31 July 2014 December Edition 31 October 2014 The Parish Council wish to thank our village caretakers Geoff Bird and John Robshaw for their continued hard work in keeping the village tidy. We are sure that all residents appreciate their efforts! And finally, the Parish Council wishes all residents A Merry ChristllUlS and a Happy New Year STUART BLAND, GROUNDWORK A FAMILY SERVICE TO TRUST. Groundwork's including: Driveways, paths, patios, in a range of styles and materials W ith finishing services, top soil & lawns Bases for Sheds, Garages, Extensions, New Builds, Disabled access needs. Our aim is to offer a first rate service, by giving you free advice, quotes, and making sure our customer is offered the best rates possible at all times. We take pride our work & offer great customer service. We can arrange for you to view previous work and speak to our clients. Please type the following link into your browser. http://sbexcavations.blogspot.co.ukl View previous work: before, during & after pictures. For free advice and quote, please contact us Stuart Bland 07738163348 or Julia Bland 07801578781 Or em ail your requirements(photosifpossible)to [email protected] Home address: 44 Main Street, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, WF10 2BZ (Supporter of the Allerton Bywater in Bloom project 2012) Christmas in England or Three Kings Day in Gran Canaria? In England, children (and parents) will be looking forward to celebrating Christmas day. Not least for the presents. But children in the Canary Islands have to wait nearly two more weeks for their presents. You see, it is not Santa Claus or Father Christmas who brings the gifts. Following the Bible story, it is the three Kings or Wise Men who bring presents. It always falls on 6th January and across much of Europe, Kings' Day, or Dia del Reyes is a bigger event than Christmas day. It is known as Epiphany in the religious calendar. th On the morning of 6 , the quayside is packed with families, awaiting the arrival of the kings, because, of course, the Canaries are Islands and the camels cannot swim there. Instead, the colourfully costumed kings arrive by speedboats. After meeting the children , and being entertained by dancers and gymnasts, the kings start their procession around the island. Some of it is on camels, but much of it takes place in open sports cars and jeeps. Even Kings and wise men move with the times. They are escorted by Roman soldiers, to protect them from Herod. Many houses in the Canary Islands have balconies, but not many have chimneys. So instead of seeing Santa coming down a chimney, you will see rope ladders hanging from windows and balconies, for the king to climb up . I really enjoy King's Day in the Canary Islands, but I never found out whether the children leave anything for the Kings and camels, like we leave a mince pie and carrots for the reindeers. I guess I will have to go back again next year. 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Free advice & Quotes Felling, Pruning, Crown thinning, lifting, reducing and dead wooding Dangerous trees removed Logs and Woodchip Tel 0751 9823 802/01977 603734 Renato Boi 16 Vicars Terrace, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, WFI0 2DJ 70anL 10eJdiJuJ @a,L Tel: 07837 828 999 www.wan weddin car ·.C01n EDWARD VII WMC 65 LEEDS ROAD ALLERTON BYWATER 01132862601 WISHING ALL OUR CUSTOMERS A MERRY CHRISTMAS EXCELLENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT SUNDAY CARVERY £4.00 12-3pm CHRISTMAS EVENTS FRIDAY13th DECEMBER: Children's Christmas Party, Mr McWitty SUNDAY 22 nd DECEMBER: 3 COURSE CHRISTMAS CARVERY £10.00. Booking Required £5.00 Deposit WEDNESDAY 25th DECEMBER: CHRISTMAS DAY CARVERY £29.99 Booking Required £10.00 Deposit TUESDAY 31 st DECEMBER: NEW YEARS EVE PARTY-LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 7 pm -1.am LARGE FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE JOHN SMITH'S, TETLEY, CARLlNG & FOSTERS HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE & ALL MICK AND SANDRA WELCOME YOU TO THE GRIFFIN LOCK LANE, CASTLEFORD 01977 557551 TAKE A STROLL ACROSS THE FIELDS TRY OUR HAND PUMP BITTERS REG ULARLY CHANGING GUEST BEERS QUIZ and BINGO WEDNESDAYS QUIZ SUNDAYS Monday to Thursday open from 2.00pm Friday to Sunday open from 12.00pm IN BLOOM GROUP Once again the In Bloom Group received a Silver Gilt award in the Yorkshire in Bloom Competition. We would like to thank all who participated in helping us to ach ieve the award especially Beryl Davies for all the plants she grew for the planters both at the Edward Vll Club and around the village also to Malcolm and Michelle at the Victoria Hotel, Pete Waite and Yvonne Smith, lan Johnson Plasterers, Sue Edwards, Renato Boi Tree Surgeon, Debbie Chapman, Dean and Corey Sherrington. John and Enid Hepworth, members ofthe Parish Counci l, Bramwell Road Allotments Association, Vicars Court, The Anchor Inn, Samuel Valentines, Lumby Garden Centre and GHM through Jake Beckworth. Thanks to all our sponsors as we look forward to next year's competition with lots of new ideas in the pipeline. Congratulations to our neighbouring villages on their success in this year's competition. Great Preston Silver Gilt, Swillington Silver, Ledston Silver Gilt and Kippax with another exceptional performance winning Gold after their achievement in winning Gold in last year's National Competition. The success of all concerned continues to improve the environment and make the general area a more pleasant ' place to reside in We still require more Volunteers to assist us within the village, thanks to all who took time to water the plants during the very hot periods we encountered during the year. To try and combat any future dry periods the group have purchased a water bowser which will be sponsored by BPS Print and Design Swillington who print the Allertoner. Professional Dog Grooming At Just Pawfect we Pawffctrecognise that your dog is as individual as you. Our fully qualified professional dog grooming service aims to provide the best quality service to your dog and yourself at a competitive price with the standards you All breads catered for would expect for yourself and best friend.