REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE LTD ISSUE NO. 280 OCTOBER 2019 See inside for three pages of information about the Arkengarthdale and Swaledale Flood Relief Fundraiser 19th October 2019 Your local news magazine for the Two Dales. PRICELESS REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE LTD First Thoughts . events & the Reeth Agricultural Show. “How was I lucky enough to I have noticed that the magic spell become editor of this wonderful of the Dales has had an influence on well valued publication?” me. With the beautiful fields and the ancient dry-stone walls Those walls Martin Cluderay my predecessor ended remind me constantly of all those, now his 5-year shift two Gazettes ago and long gone, people who worked on them. much of the success of the Gazette is Leaving their legacy for us. because of his stewardship and more It may sound crazy but I even enjoy importantly him being a wit (not twit, how the weather changes so quickly and Martin). I know every reader would I love seeing the clouds roll in through like to thank Martin for his hard work the valleys. We are all so lucky to be and dedication. living here today, to be reading our Taking the editor role on and not Gazette in these lovely districts. wishing to change the feel of the I do have many ideas for future Gazette, I decided to read as many editions. Gradually I will include new past editions as I could. What came regular items, until I start to receive across was the enthusiasm of the unhappy “To the Editor letters” or people and the general all round emails. It is my view that the Gazette atmosphere of these districts. So much should include all its usual regular items going on. The Gazette seems to bring but like everything it should evolve this all together as a focal point and slowly into a new standard. This is provides so much useful and interesting where I need feedback so it becomes information. even better. I do hope I can continue with the What I intend to do is start to Gazette tradition and make it even include new regular items that spark better as I get to grips with it. I am new interests and ideas. For instance very excited to have this opportunity last month I introduced a monthly book to help the community which has been recommendation. Please write to me so welcoming to me & my family, since with item suggestions or track me down we moved to Reeth in March this year. in Reeth village to discuss. Bald head Those first few weeks brought with bright shorts (until it gets cold). home to us how fortunate we had been So until next month, enjoy this to move to this area. A village that edition and if you want more Trumpton offers everything we could wish for. So knowledge just ask. I’m your man. lucky to live in a village that has its own Mike B post office, surgery, fire station (and Additional Trumpton Note : In researching the Trumpton Fireman names, I found out its keen local fireman, Pugh, Pugh, that the Trumpton Fireman had to cover Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble and both areas of Trumpton and Camberwick of course Grubb.), bakeries, shops and Green. Well would you credit it . Cut backs I many lovely places to drink, stay and suppose ? eat. Its annual events such as Christmas carols around a village tree, To advertise in the Gazette contact: bonfire night, world-wide known cycling [email protected] 2 REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE LTD GAZETTE MANAGEMENT TEAM Published by The Reeth & District Gazette Ltd. 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Cover Picture Donated by Debbie Scenicview Gallery of Reeth L-R: Amelia (9), Poppy (7) and Mathilda (7) painting individual panels which will be combined to create an eye-catching piece of art to be displayed on Reeth green during the UCI Elite Men's World Championship Road Race on 29th Sept. 3 REETH AND DISTRICT GAZETTE LTD Brass Band Contest of hope we all feel at this time. Then £3000 Raised came the “Pater Noster” piece (that was played on Saturday) again played The weekend of Sat 7th & Sun 8th by Emma Soprano/Principal cornet September was indeed a very busy time player. The march Leyburn chose to for Leyburn Band. play was “Marching Onwards”, written Following the dreadful flooding that by Ivor Bosanko, a Salvation Army severely affected Arkengarthdale, musician. This stirring Concert March Swaledale, Bellerby and the Leyburn is based on two hymns, “Onward area of Wensleydale, a disaster fund Christian Soldiers” and “I Will Go in was set up under the guidance of the The Strength of The Lord”. Two Ridings Community Foundation. On Finally, Leyburn played an Saturday 7th a joint brass band arrangement of a beautiful song from concert took place in St. Andrew’s the musical Annie. This song, another Church, Grinton. The combined talents arrangement by Rebecca, brings us of Leyburn Band, Muker Silver Band back to hope, reminding us that “the and Reeth Band gave the capacity sun will come out tomorrow and will audience some excellent music and the clear away all sorrow”. event raised over £3,000 for the When the results came, Leyburn charity. One of the highlights of the was awarded the prize for the Best evening was the piece “Pater Noster”, March by an Ungraded band, Emma our written by Rebecca (our conductor) for Principal Cornet won the prize for Best her sister Emma, who is our Soprano/ Solo and the band won the D Mark Principal cornet player. The piece is Thomson Trophy for Best Band overall. inspired by the closing words from The Rebecca won the tankard for the Lord’s Prayer. conductor of the band with the highest After this excellent evening, marks. Sunday 8th saw Leyburn playing in the It was a great ending to a busy and Hardraw Brass Band Festival. successful weekend. The prize money Competing against eight other bands won by Leyburn has been donated to from 1st section down to ungraded, it the Two Ridings charity in aid of the was indeed a daunting task. Each flood appeal. programme was to last 20 minutes and Irwin had to include a hymn, march and solo. Posting The Gazette Leyburn’s programme opened with the To post a copy of this Gazette to a friend stirring piece by John Williams, or relative, will require a Large Letter size “Olympic Spirit”. This was felt to and will cost £1.32 second class, or epitomize the spirit of the Dales which £1.50 first class. is truly Olympian. Then followed the hymn tune “Slane”. Arranged specially Arkengarthdale Sports for Leyburn by our conductor Rebecca. Association EGM “Slane” is in the country’s list of top All welcome who have an interest in the future of the Arkengarthdale ten favourite hymns. The words “Lord sports day. 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Reeth, Fremington & Healaugh Parish Pat Globe Council thank everyone for their support during and following the flood Thank You of July 30th.