Issue No. 36 Autumn 2006 A roundup of news from around the parish members and friends. Ellerker Scarecrow Festival 2006 Maisie was a regular churchgoer and liked to fulfil her duties greeting the congregation as I think it’s safe to say that this year’s Scare- they entered, putting up the Hymn numbers, crow Festival was a resounding success! closing the door curtains on a cold day and so Hopefully, you will all have received our “Thank on. She was a good flower arranger and the You” note through your letterboxes, which also two rear windows in the church were known as detailed the balance sheet for the weekend. Maisie’s windows. We’re happy to repeat that the total takings for the weekend amounted to £2,885.41 (including She actively supported the Hull and East Rid- monies retained by some groups) with ing Institute for the Blind and was a founder £1,715.41 being distributed amongst the vari- member of the Yorkshire Countrywomen’s As- ous village organisations. sociation. A minute’s silence was held in her The creativity and ingenuity shown by all ex- memory recently. hibitors was absolutely marvellous and we are very grateful to everyone who played a part, in She was devoted to her family and leaves her whatever way, in contributing to such an excel- husband Bill, together with their son Maxwell lent weekend. Feedback was extremely posi- who is a Customs & Excise Officer based tive, both on the day and since. Many people largely in Immingham. Maxwell and his wife already have ideas on what they’re going to do Maureen have a daughter Caroline, a graduate next year so if you haven’t decided yet use of Hull University. these coming winter months to dream up your project! Maisie’s twin brother, Frank, is still resident in the village and keeps up the position of A huge thank you once again for everyone’s Churchwarden for St Anne’s, the Church she support and we look forward to working with so faithfully attended. you again in 2007. - MD - WAM ELLERKER SHOW 2007 Acknowledgement It seems unbelievable that the next Show will Many thanks to Morgan Lloyd Jones be the Ninth in the series! It will take place on Partnership for their generous help in Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 25 th , 26 th and producing this publication. 27 th January, 2007 in the Village Hall. – Ed. This is the time of year when much of the plan- ning is taking place and once again the Com- Dorothy May Douglass mittee will welcome like-minded folk who would (nee Barratt) like to ‘strut their stuff’ (for want of a better ex- pression) on stage in front of others. 1922-2006 If you feel you have a particular talent why not Maisie Douglass lived all her life of 83 years in contact David Wood on 424474. Group re- Ellerker, apart from the period of her last ill- hearsals will start at the end of November and ness. In June 1942 she married William (Bill) tickets will go on sale early- to mid-December. Douglass as a bride of 19 years old. They lived So now you know! to celebrate their diamond wedding with a party - DRW in Ellerker Village Hall attended by many family Views expressed are not necessarily those of the Ed i t o r - 1 - BUSY BIBLE CLUB well as selling plants, books and other items. The Busy Bible Club meets on the first and third Sundays of each month during term time, Our annual outing took place in excluding the half-term weekend. August to the North Yorkshire Railway. Members, friends and The ‘new year’ starts in the Autumn and, at any families enjoyed a lovely day at time, we would welcome new members between Grosmont and Pickering. the ages of 5 and 11 inclusive. We meet at the Village Hall at 9-20 a.m., in time for the morning September heralds our Produce and Handicraft service at St Anne’s Church. The first ten to fif- Show. We had many entries in the 27 classes teen minutes are spent in Church and the rest of and the judges had been impressed by the high the hour, until half past ten, is spent in the Vil- standards. Margaret Brooker presented cups to lage Hall in discussion, with quizzes, teachings, the following members games and, finally, refreshments. Additionally, Produce – shared between Audrey Hutchinson our group ‘perform’ at the Carol Service just be- and Ann Walters, fore Christmas and again in the Village Variety Flowers/Plants – Audrey Hutchinson, Show which takes place, with adults, on the last Handicrafts – Patsy Harrison, Thursday, Friday and Saturday in January (see Cookery – Margaret Brooker, who also had the note elsewhere in the Newsletter). most points gained in all sections. This usually results in extra fun rehearsals on Best in Show – Dorothy Clarkson, for her paint- additional Sundays in December and January. ing of flowers on velvet. We open for business on Sunday, 17 th Septem- Members then enjoyed a very informative talk on ber, continuing on the 1 st October and so on. If “The History of Lace” by Frances Bell. She you would like further details on what we are showed us many beautiful examples of different about please do ring Claire or David Wood at types of lace as well as costumes from Victorian 424474 or Heather Ohikere at 423411. times up to the present day. - D&CW Next month, Mr. A. Tomlinson from the Yorkshire branch of The National Trust, will be speaking on St Anne’s “Housekeeping & Conservation with the National Trust” at 7.30pm. Wednesday 4 th October. Any- Phew, what a scorcher!! After being a beautiful one wishing to join us is very welcome – contact shade of brown during the hot weather, the the Secretary, Patsy Harrison (tel: 421593). Churchyard grass absolutely leapt when the rains came. The mower threw a wobbly at the - PH thought. Thus the ‘A team’ had to pitch in to help Frank Walker with a backlog and get back to Parish Council normal. Councillor Vacancies The vestry window has been fully restored, al- There are still two vacancies on the Parish though it was in worse condition than we ex- Council. pected. If you feel that you wish to contribute something to your community by becoming a Councillor, or The BBC is back in action after the summer want to discuss what it involves, please contact break and the Harvest Festival services will be the Parish Clerk, Michelle Scott on 471364. on Friday, 29 th September, followed by pie and The five members currently in place are: Mike pea supper in the village Hall and a gift service Harrison (Chairman), Lynn Waddingham, Jessie at 9.30 am on the 1 st October. Puckering, Keith Brooker and Tim Pickles. There will be an election next year. - AS th Beck Clearing – The next one is on 15 Octo- Women's Institute ber. The session starts at 10am, meeting at the entrance to Pigeoncote Farm. Anyone wishing to At our July Meeting, members listened to Jo Pot- come along and help will be very welcome - ter relating her interest in exhibiting dahlias at lo- bring your own garden tools. cal shows as well as her interest in growing Planning Applications herbs whether for medicinal or cooking pur- Blacksmith’s Cottage, Main St. - single storey poses. Later, that month, we worked hard at the extension to rear – APPROVED Scarecrow Festival, providing refreshments as Magpie Cottage, Ings Lane – removal of 3 condi- Views expressed are not necessarily those of the Ed i t o r - 2 - tions relating to original approval – dents for the first time this year and the cup went REFUSED to Maxine Moses whilst Pat Jorna took first prize Camelia House, Ring Beck in the Houseplant section (East’s) – demolition of garage, erection of two storey extension to Pat also displayed a fungi found in her garden side, erection of conservatory to and the judges, Rita Nicholls and Phil Copeland, rear – REFUSED were impressed with the exhibit, unfortunately 5 Mill Hill, extension to side and rear, & bay win- was not a class for ingenuity. Perhaps there dows – APPROVED should be one next year. The Committee is al- Hill Top, Howden Croft Hill, pitched roof & 1 st ways keen to hear new ideas for classes. floor balcony – APPROVED Hunsdale Farm, roadside sign – REFUSED A new class was tentatively introduced this year. Wintergreen, Ings Lane, building change of use Just like the Olympics, where they trial competi- to Offices/Recreation – APPROVED tions before entering them in the main event, we had a Men's Cooking Contest. Some residents Note. Parish Council decisions on planning ap- were disappointed not to know about the event plications, forwarded to ERYC, are based on a in advance, so we are pleased that there ap- majority vote and are frequently not unanimous. pears to be enough support to make this an an- Posters/Notices nual event. Thank you to all the men brave If you display notices on the notice boards or any enough to enter this year, with the rumour of other place within the village, please remove only one casualty, who was going to have to re- them once the event has taken place. decorate the Kitchen in any case. The eventual winner was Bill Morris with Zachary Gray coming Web-site rd second. [and. Clive Gray in 3 place – Ed.] We ERYC has offered to host a web site for any Par- assume our Playing Field insurance includes ish which is interested.