THE UPPER WENSLEYDALE NEWSLETTER ISSUE NO. 181 JUNE 2012 Donation please: 30p suggested or more if you wish 1 1 Published by Upper Wensleydale Editorial Newsletter Production The Upper Wensleydale Newsletter Newsletter oes interest in the Royal Diamond Ju- In the sixteen years since the Newsletter was Burnside Coach House, bilee diminish the further from Lon- founded, a cheerful and enthusiastic group of don you go? Is it greater among the Burtersett Road, Hawes DL8 3NT Issue 181—June 2012 D volunteers has handled all aspects of writing, older population? What about our children? assembling, printing and producing the News- Are many people more turned on by other letter each month. Sadly, troubles with printing, Tel: 667785 Features ‘celebrities’ featured weekly in magazines, or stapling and folding machines, man-handling e-mail: [email protected] daily on the Web? Certainly there are ardent heavy paper and the difficulties of squashed royalists spread widely across the land, just as accommodation, (plus, regrettably increasing Editorial 3 there are those at the other end of the spectrum. age!) have made achievement of the monthly Printed by Wensleydale Press ____________________________ We suspect most of us are somewhere in be- deadlines more stressful and difficult. Thus, Wensleydale Words 10 tween. Whatever we think of ‘Monarchy’ in the with regret, we have decided that we can no Committee: Alan S.Watkinson, 21st century, what is undoubtedly true to say is Barry Cruickshanks (web), Sue E .Duffield, ________________ ____________ longer print the Newsletter ourselves. We are, Doctor’s Rotas 25 this: ever since the accession of the young however, delighted to announce that the News- Sue Harpley, , Alastair Macintosh, Queen and the role imposed upon her while in ____________________________ letter will be printed by the Wensleydale Press, Neil Piper, Janet W. Thomson (treasurer) Africa 60 years ago, her dedication and com- The Old Mill 14 a family owned and operated local business. mitment to duty have been exemplary. Even 40 We thank our volunteers for their many years Final Processing: Sarah Champion, Adrian ____________________________ years in the same job, at the same place, is a Janke Police Report 16 of loyal and dedicated service producing the rarity for most of us these days! Newsletter and look forward to a successful ____________________________ There is no denying that constitutional issues Postal Distribution: Derek Stephens partnership with the Wensleydale Press. Ranger Report 21 have rumbled along for years: ‘faith’ issues, the ____________________________ relationship between the Monarch and the North Country Theatre 26 Church of England, and the role of Monarchy ____________________________ in governmental affairs. Let us put those aside What’s On 22 for a while; it might be good for us all just for a moment to look a bit more widely and even be West Witton Jubilee Celebrations PLEASE NOTE ____________________________ a bit sentimental! The Queen is head of a Com- At 6.30pm on the 4th June, the Jubilee Wall Plus all the regulars monwealth of Nations holding together so Hanging will be unveiled in the West Witton This web-copy does not contain the ____________________________ commercial adverts which are in the full News- many people of differing races, cultures, lan- Village hall. This will be followed by a bring- letter. guages and traditions, which can only be good and-share meal. Coffee and tea will be avail- As a general rule we only accept adverts from for the health and mutual understanding that the able. within the circulation area and no more than world needs. At 10.26pm the Penhill bonfire will be lit in one-third of each issue is taken up with them. Advertising As for sentimentality, at this time of doom celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. and gloom with the economy, a bit of rejoicing Fireworks will follow later. Boxed adverts: £6, £12, £18 and ‘making merry’ will do none of us any Whilst we try to ensure that all information is harm! As long as our celebrations are not hi- There is a big reduction for six issues or correct we cannot be held legally responsible for jacked by those wishing to make jingoistic mis- more, so for six issues the totals are: omissions or inaccuracies in articles, adverts or chief, or those moaning about the cost (think of listings, or for any inconvenience caused. Views the Olympics!), and we concentrate on those 60 £25, £50 or £75 years of faithfulness, and yes, stamina, then we expressed in articles are the sole responsibility of Hawes School the person by-lined. Articles by comittee mem- might all feel a bit better for it! Greetings etc. £2.00 bers carry just their initials. We appreciate be- Bags2school clothes collection What’s ons (non-commercial) are free Response! Our May Editorial attracted a rarity ing asked before any part of the Newsletter is Hawes School PTFA are having a Bags2school – a written response! Our thanks to Peter Anni- reproduced clothes collection on Thursday 21st June to son who, in a long email, commented on ‘an raise funds for the school. Bags2school collect Contacts for adverts: interesting editorial but a somewhat bizarre the following for reuse: good quality second selection of “important issues”’. In summary hand adult and children’s clothing, sheets, blan- For Hawes area and westward: Peter concluded: ‘So my list would be: econ- kets, curtains, soft toys, shoes belts and hand- omy; number and quality of jobs; maintaining a bags. If you have anything you wish to donate, Barry Cruickshanks, Ashfield, Hardraw: balanced demography; housing; education please place it in a bin liner and leave it inside 667458 (primary through to tertiary); health service the school gate by 8-30am on the day. Thank DEADLINE FOR THE provision; transport in the sense of providing you for supporting the school. For elsewhere: access to services (including cultural, sporting JUNE ISSUE, and social)’. Sue Duffield, Fellside, Ruth Lindsey THURSDAY JUNE 21st Thornton Rust: 663504 2 2 Published by Upper Wensleydale Editorial Newsletter Production The Upper Wensleydale Newsletter Newsletter oes interest in the Royal Diamond Ju- In the sixteen years since the Newsletter was Burnside Coach House, bilee diminish the further from Lon- founded, a cheerful and enthusiastic group of don you go? Is it greater among the Burtersett Road, Hawes DL8 3NT Issue 181—June 2012 D volunteers has handled all aspects of writing, older population? What about our children? assembling, printing and producing the News- Are many people more turned on by other letter each month. Sadly, troubles with printing, Tel: 667785 Features ‘celebrities’ featured weekly in magazines, or stapling and folding machines, man-handling e-mail: [email protected] daily on the Web? Certainly there are ardent heavy paper and the difficulties of squashed royalists spread widely across the land, just as accommodation, (plus, regrettably increasing Editorial 3 there are those at the other end of the spectrum. age!) have made achievement of the monthly Printed by Wensleydale Press ____________________________ We suspect most of us are somewhere in be- deadlines more stressful and difficult. Thus, Wensleydale Words 10 tween. Whatever we think of ‘Monarchy’ in the with regret, we have decided that we can no Committee: Alan S.Watkinson, 21st century, what is undoubtedly true to say is Barry Cruickshanks (web), Sue E .Duffield, ________________ ____________ longer print the Newsletter ourselves. We are, Doctor’s Rotas 25 this: ever since the accession of the young however, delighted to announce that the News- Sue Harpley, , Alastair Macintosh, Queen and the role imposed upon her while in ____________________________ letter will be printed by the Wensleydale Press, Neil Piper, Janet W. Thomson (treasurer) Africa 60 years ago, her dedication and com- The Old Mill 14 a family owned and operated local business. mitment to duty have been exemplary. Even 40 We thank our volunteers for their many years Final Processing: Sarah Champion, Adrian ____________________________ years in the same job, at the same place, is a Janke Police Report 16 of loyal and dedicated service producing the rarity for most of us these days! Newsletter and look forward to a successful ____________________________ There is no denying that constitutional issues Postal Distribution: Derek Stephens partnership with the Wensleydale Press. Ranger Report 21 have rumbled along for years: ‘faith’ issues, the ____________________________ relationship between the Monarch and the North Country Theatre 26 Church of England, and the role of Monarchy ____________________________ in governmental affairs. Let us put those aside What’s On 22 for a while; it might be good for us all just for a moment to look a bit more widely and even be West Witton Jubilee Celebrations PLEASE NOTE ____________________________ a bit sentimental! The Queen is head of a Com- At 6.30pm on the 4th June, the Jubilee Wall Plus all the regulars monwealth of Nations holding together so Hanging will be unveiled in the West Witton This web-copy does not contain the ____________________________ commercial adverts which are in the full News- many people of differing races, cultures, lan- Village hall. This will be followed by a bring- letter. guages and traditions, which can only be good and-share meal. Coffee and tea will be avail- As a general rule we only accept adverts from for the health and mutual understanding that the able. within the circulation area and no more