Village news - Aug/Sept 21 Serving the villages of Kearby with Netherby, Huby, Dunkeswick, North Rigton - Kirkby Overblow
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village news
Aug/Sept 21
Serving the villages of
Kearby with Netherby, Huby, Dunkeswick, North Rigton
Weeton, Stainburn, Kirkby Overblow, Sicklinghall
Pool in Wharfedale, Arthington, Castley
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Dear Reader IN THIS ISSUE
An editor’s job is not always an easy one. More than once it
has been pointed out to us that Kirkby Overblow features 4 Huby &
more prominently than the other villages, one comment being Weeton
that it is always the first featured village in the magazine,
another that the cover photograph is invariably of KO or one
of its events. Can we reassure you that our aim is always to North
please and we try very hard to be fair. Sometimes, however, 9 Rigton
we have to make decisions that affect this. For example, some
of our eagle eyed readers may have spotted that in this issue
the order in which the villages appear does not follow in
sequence from the previous issue. This is because we
endeavour to put the service calendar on the centre pages 13 Pool &
which can affect the layout, as was the case this month.
Arthington
When it comes to the cover photograph, as the printing
deadline gets closer, we are often left scratching our heads
because nothing suitable from any village has been submitted. 14 Sicklinghall
The three of us then have to scroll through our personal
camera rolls searching for a suitable subject. Can you all do
the same? If you find what you feel is a suitable subject to
adorn the front cover and it is in PORTRAIT orientation, Benefice
please email it to us at the address below. Alternatively, you 17 Matters
could go out on a dedicated mission to photograph aspects of
the life of your village and send us the results.
We hope you all agree that the cover photo this issue
illustrates one of the major events in the social calendar of 21 Kirkby
Lower Wharfedale. Congratulations to the organising Overblow
committee for staging such a magnificent event and for
arranging the wonderful weather. We are pleased to report
that two of the editors came away with prizes. Well, if you
never enter you never win.
L, C and L
and the team
Front Cover: The Weeton Show
Linda Bullus, Caroline Henderson and Liz Barrett: joint-editors
email: lwparishnews@yahoo.co.uk
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Weeton & Huby parish council
Speeding Traffic A658 – good news, I hope, regarding the speeding
problem on the A658 through Huby. We are hoping to install speed indicator
signs on entering the village from Pool and in the opposite direction coming
from Harrogate. I will keep you updated on our progress.
Trouble Shooting – by the time you read this, together with NY Highways,
a survey of the Parish will have been carried out to highlight problems with
drains, road-surfaces, verge & hedgerow maintenance, and a schedule drawn
up for remedial work to be carried out. Again, I will keep you informed of
progress.
Litter Bins – the provision of two additional small general bins is currently
on hold. We are waiting for NY Highways to agree to conduct the general
servicing.
Cricket Club Update – work continues with the clearing of rubbish and
other debris from the ground together with the maintenance of the outfield
and preparation of the wicket. Hopefully, cricket will once again be played
at some stage this summer. Anyone interested in being part of the
rejuvenated club, please contact Lisa Ashton on 07495 969687.
As a final note, on behalf of everyone, a thank you to responsible dog
owners who continue to clear up after their pet, it does make a huge
difference to the health of our parish.
Best wishes to you all.
Bob Wilyman, Chair
Weeton Parish Council
Mobile: 07930 329196
Email: bob@jpsprint.co.uk
Children’s Society annual box opening
St Barnabas, Weeton and St John’s North
Rigton
Everyone has had a very difficult year, not least all our charities. The annual
box opening went very well this year and I am delighted to report that we
collected £1363.76 for the Children’s Society. Collectors were extremely
generous and our average was up on last year. A huge THANK YOU to
anyone who has supported the charity again this year. We now have a box in
St Marys, Stainburn so anyone visiting the church this summer may give a
donation there.
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If anyone would like to either have a box at home or just give an annual cheque or notes,
please do get in touch with me and I would be happy to talk to you about it. I look
forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks again to everyone who has supported the Children’s Society this year.
Sandra Moss, Parish Coordinator
01423 734 877
Craft Club
I hope that we will be able to start craft club, but not until January 2022. We will meet
on the second Thursday at 2 pm. Further updates will be in the next edition of Village
News.
Looking forward to meeting up with you all once again.
Talks group
Future meetings of the talks group will take place on a Friday, not Thursday as
previously. Currently the proposal is to meet at 2.00pm in Almscliffe Hall. Meetings
will not start until January 2022.
Further details will be published in the next edition of Village News.
Jenny Stacey, 07803717659
I am St Barnabas
I wonder if by the time you read this all the Covid restrictions will be behind us. How
lovely it will be when people are allowed to sing hymns again, sit next to each other and
not have to bump into the ‘hand sanitiser’ as they come through my door.
However, things are getting better, and I have the pleasure of hosting five weddings in
the later part of this summer; a dream come true for the brides and grooms, who have
had to defer, re-arrange, defer and re-arrange again, for the last eighteen months.
Craig and his family have had a far more tragic event than Covid to contend with: I’m
sure everyone who reads this will have felt much sympathy for them in their loss of
Jane. Thanks to Michael King who, due to the work he has done on my bells recently,
was able to ring a Quarter Peel, half-muffled, in memory of Jane after our service on 20
June. We were so pleased that Craig felt able to take our service on 4 July.
There are so many people who contribute in various ways to my well-being that I cannot
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name them all, but they know who they are; whether opening and closing me at
weekends, playing my organ, doing my flowers, keeping my linen in immaculate
condition, helping to set up the Communion items, taking part in the monthly cleaning
rota, seeing to my very complicated heating system and maintaining my fabric. My
thanks go out to them all.
Sue Scott
Huby and Weeton Pre-school
Huby and Weeton Preschool finished off the summer term
with a party. We of course had great fun and the most
important thing as suggested by the children was cake.
The school year has been different due to the Covid
pandemic and the guidance we had to follow but the
children continued to enjoy a range of carefully planned activities. The children have
been resilient and adaptable to the new routine, understanding the need to stay healthy.
The staff were very proud of the children and appreciated the cooperation and support
from the parents and carers.
We have used our outdoor area to grow sunflowers, carrots and potatoes. The children
have enjoyed looking after these by taking turns to water the plants and check on the
progress, using indoor equipment and outdoor resources to extend learning, by the
sharing of their ideas and opinions.
In September we will be following a new EYFS curriculum focusing on building the
children’s knowledge and skills through four guiding principles, by celebrating each
child’s individuality so they can be strong and independent, through positive
relationships where they can learn and develop in an enabling environment.
The preschool is open Monday to Thursday 8.30am till 3.15pm. Full and part time
sessions are available and we have places available for September. Prospective parents
and children are always welcome to visit us at Almscliffe Hall to meet the children and
staff.
Please contact us either by emailing hubyweetonpreschool@gmail.com or by telephone
on 077815 678338.
We use our Facebook page to share with parents and friends our work and activities.
The Tots session will resume fortnightly on Wednesday 15 September 9.30am till 11am;
the sessions which are £2 per family are organised by a member of the preschool staff.
Details can be found on the Tots Facebook page.
Helen Mills
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The Almscliffe Hall Management & Committee
are looking forward to resuming hall activities and welcoming
members and communities back after lockdown.
The hall is now available for bookings from end June.
Not long to go now!!
CELEBRATE YOUR SPECIAL OCCASION
at ALMSCLIFFE VILLAGE HALL
Almscliffe Village Hall is an ideal place to hold your special celebrations, including
birthday parties, get-togethers, kid’s events and wedding receptions.
The hall hire packages vary from ‘by the hour’ up to
a full weekend celebration package which includes :
Celebration marquee effect canopy
Comfortable banqueting chairs and tables
seating up to 120 people
Reasonably priced licensed bar with staff,
and drinks packages provided on request
Full use of hall and stage area from Friday
to Sunday
Use of fully equipped catering kitchen
facilities and crockery
Parking facilities
For booking enquiries or information please contact
the Hall Manager on: 07717 455029
or email: almscliffehall@gmail.com or secretary.almscliffehall@gmail.com
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North Rigton Rainbow Trail
June 2021
The North Rigton events team wish to thank everyone for
their involvement in and enthusiasm for the 'Rainbow Trail' throughout the
month of July.
The village looked lovely with all your colourful displays. We
have received lots of positive feedback from residents and visitors alike.
What's more, we have also raised over £500 for Harrogate Young Carers -
our chosen charity. A great effort - thanks too for this.
Mary Hopkins
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Parish council news
Traffic calming measures
The Vehicle Activated Sign has now been installed on Church Hill. As well as warning
oncoming motorists about the 30mph speed limit, the equipment also collects various
data such as the volume of traffic and individual traffic speeds. After a suitable bedding
in period, this data will be analysed and an assessment of the sign’s impact will be made.
Consideration will also be given to moving the equipment to an alternative location.
Traffic concerns
As recorded in the previous issue of the Village News, the Parish Council reported its
concerns and those of residents over the speed and volume of traffic passing through the
village, to NYCC’s new Corporate Director with responsibility for Transport (and wider
areas). As yet, no response has been received. The Parish Council also asked for
comments from residents on the measures reported. Comments received have been noted
and should there be a positive response from NYCC over any of the measures, further
feedback from residents will be sought before any action is agreed.
Traffic Camera
Following lobbying by the Parish Council, NYCC highways have installed a traffic
camera at the Hall Green Lane/Dunkeswick Lane junction with the A658 to monitor the
traffic incidents at the junction.
Nab Bridge
Following extensive and repetitive lobbying by the Parish Council, it is pleasing to note
that the traffic lights have now been removed and a permanent 40mph speed limit
imposed on both approaches to the Bridge. Whether this revised speed limit will have
the intended effect of preventing future road accidents remains to be seen but at least the
traffic is flowing freely for the time being. The matter of the concrete backing barriers is
not yet resolved.
Traffic incidents
A number of near misses on village roads, particularly involving large farm vehicles
with trailers, have been reported recently. NY Police have been informed and provided
with relevant details.
Hall Green Lane Bench
The Parish Council is very grateful to the relatives of the late Bob Oswald, who have
very kindly donated a replacement bench in his memory, replacing the collapsed
previous bench.
Litter bins
The small bins on lamp posts are mainly intended for small items of litter and dog waste.
They are too small to be filled with takeaway rubbish which should be taken home or
put into one of the two large bins in the centre of the village. The bins are emptied every
two weeks, but when full will people please use the other large bins, rather than leaving
their bags on the ground for someone else to pick up!
10Communications:
Parish web site: www.northrigton.org
North Rigton Parish Council is on facebook.
Parish Portal
NYCC has a facility (the Parish Portal) which allows residents to report issues of
concern with regards to highways. This includes all matters relating to highways such as
potholes, flooding, ice, blocked drains, damaged road signs, empty grit bins etc, etc. For
access details, please contact the Parish Clerk.
Neighbourhood Watch
The Parish has an active Neighbourhood Watch Group but is always anxious to recruit
additional members. If you are interested, please contact the Parish Clerk, as below.
Mike Richards, Parish Clerk
Contact via northrigtonparishcouncil@gmail.com
END OF SUMMER PICNIC PARTY!
REVISED DATE
SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER, 4.00 pm
Due to on-going Covid restrictions we unfortunately had to delay our July picnic event
in the village garden.
But fear not!
We have a new date……
Saturday 11 September in the Village Garden on Rigton Hill.
The event will offer an opportunity for our community to get together at long last and
celebrate with friends and family.
The event will start at 4pm and we will have a cash bar to enable the purchase of drinks.
Bring your own picnic and perhaps some seating and we will offer shelter, music, and
perhaps some dancing. Certainly we hope the event will offer some fun for all the family
in the relaxed, safe environment of our Community Garden.
If you would like to help in any way, please get in touch. Our loyal team of volunteers is
always willing to have additional support for the tasks involved in setting up and
running an event.
Mary Hopkins, m.e.hopkins@btinternet.com
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DO YOU ENJOY SINGING?
If so, here is an opportunity for you
Your local Church of St Wilfrid’s is recruiting new singers
All you need is an enthusiasm for music and
commitment to singing at Thursday evening
rehearsals and Sunday morning services
Everyone will be most welcome
If you are interested please contact:
Jonathan Morrish on 07795 690714
or jon.morrish@hotmail.com
Pool Methodist chapel
Hi, my name is Roger Smith and I’ve recently become minister of Pool
Methodist Church, replacing Leonora Wassell who has done a great job over
the past four years. I also serve in Bramhope, Guiseley and Yeadon, all part
of the Wharfedale & Aireborough Methodist Circuit.
Pool Methodists have
developed imaginative ways
to serve their local
community, particularly
during the pandemic, and I’m
pleased to be joining with
them and supporting them. I
look forward to meeting with
others in the coming months.
Rev Roger Smith
13Ida Greaves is 100 years old
On 22 May 2021, a long time resident of Sicklinghall, Miss Ida Greaves,
celebrated her 100th birthday in fine style, although understandably a little
frail physically. At the residential home in Leeds where she is looked after,
she enjoyed, outside in the garden despite a chilly wind, seeing her friends
and receiving all her cards and especially greetings from Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth on her special day.
It was 20 years ago that Ida finished the final draft for her book about
Sicklinghall. She wrote every word in pencil over two years, relying on the
memorabilia that she and her relatives had hoarded over many years since the
early 1900s. It was my privilege to assist Ida in bringing her long held dream
that became The Nook of Sicil’s People.
Her words in the introduction to the book tell how Ida was involved in so
many aspects of Sickinghall life and those original details are now kept
upstairs in a cabinet in the Village Hall for all to see. I still have a few copies
of the book if anybody would like one.
Peter Owthwaite
Sicklinghall school
As we approach the end of the school year, we have been reflecting on its
uniqueness. It has been incredibly hands on in school, and some time since
we have managed to meet the deadline for this wonderful magazine. There
have been some disappointing times and missed opportunities for the
children due to restrictions. However, there have also been
some amazing times - a school full of laughter and happiness, the sound of
the children's exuberant chatter upon their return from home-schooling, and a
team of staff who have worked relentlessly to adapt to teaching children at
home and in school simultaneously.
We have a website full of incredible learning opportunities
that HAVE happened if you wish to take a look.
Willow Class wrote and performed a Battle Cry related to the Anglo Saxon
and Viking struggles and recorded their passionate speeches to ‘rally their
army’. They created incredible watercolour artwork linked to the story At the
Mountain’s Base by Traci Sorrell and accompanied it by writing their own
wish for peace. Part of a prayer from one child was:
Great Ancestors,
Hear my plea. Keep my family safe from danger. They are locked away in my
soul.
So much devastation; destruction needs to stop for the good of all. All I want
is peace.
14Silver Birch delved into the Industrial Revolution, exploring the changes over time in
Leeds and experiencing a day as a child from the Victorian era. They worked in chalk
on a blackboard. Their teacher was very stern and serious that day and they had to stand
up respectfully every time an adult entered the room. In the afternoon, they learned
about children who worked in factories and the pressures they would face.
They explored the life of Nelson Mandela and Ada Lovelace as inspirational people and
also ventured back to Egyptian times, mummifying a tomato and carefully removing the
'organs’ from inside.
Our youngest children in Cherry Blossom ventured back to the late Edwardian era to
launch their learning about transport through time. Everyone came to school dressed as
a passenger, ready to travel to New York. The children had to show their boarding pass
(which had been posted to them at home) to Captain Smith (played by Miss
Bartlett) before being placed on the boat according to which class they were in – first,
second or third. Once on board they enjoyed a virtual tour of the ship, ate an Edwardian
snack (a jam tart) and played Edwardian lawn games during P.E. In class, their themed
activities included investigating a ship in a bottle, constructing the Titanic outside and
creating the Titanic’s à la carte restaurant during role play.
I am so proud to be the Headteacher at Sicklinghall CP School, more so than ever after
witnessing the dedication to children's learning on display from the staff members in
school during the pandemic.
We wish you a happy summer and look forward to a more normal term in the autumn...
hopefully.
Zoe Pickard, Headteacher
Goldsborough Sicklinghall Federation
St Peter’s Church
Joy Brothwell 1929 – 2020
Joy Brothwell was a longstanding resident of Sicklinghall and worshipped at St Peter’s
Church for many years. Sadly she died during the first lockdown in April 2020. Her
funeral was held outdoors in the cemetery on a bright spring day with sixteen of her
close friends present. It was a memorable occasion but her niece, Judy, living in
Derbyshire, was unable to attend because of Covid restrictions.
Judy wanted to honour her aunt’s wishes to bring together her friends after her death so
we arranged a simple gathering at St Peter’s. This finally took place this year on Sunday
20 June. The usual congregation for the Celtic Morning Prayer service was swelled by
many of Joy’s friends from the village. Joy’s favourite hymns were sung and the reading
was taken from St Paul’s letter to the Corinthians 13, vs 1-13. Again the occasion was
blessed with beautiful weather allowing outdoor refreshments after the service. It was a
fitting celebration of Joy’s life. This is a summary of the address:
15Joy was born at Holly Bush Farm in Ripley in Derbyshire, the youngest of four children.
She loved life on the farm and was a keen horse rider. On leaving school she took a job
at the Midland Bank in Nottingham. There she became friendly with Jeanne Brothwell,
who introduced her to her brother, John. When she was twenty, Joy married John and it
was a long and happy marriage.
John was an academic. He became a lecturer in Economics at Leeds University, working
there until he retired, apart from a year’s exchange at Clarke University, Boston,
Massachusetts. This gave the couple an opportunity for extensive travel in the USA
during the vacations.
Joy and John shared a love of the countryside so they moved from Leeds to Chapel
Cottage in Sicklinghall in the 1970s. The Methodist chapel dates from 1822; it closed as
a place of worship in 1970.
Joy was an amazing person, cheerful, well dressed and an excellent cook and hostess;
she loved entertaining. She was a very active member of our community. She helped
with riding for the disabled at Stockeld Park; she was a member of the village hall
committee for many years and helped at Field Day. She had a particular gift for flowers
and gardening and organised many excellent fundraising flower festivals as well as
opening her garden during village open gardens. She and John were regular members of
the congregation at St Peter’s, where John also played the organ. She contributed
hugely to the life of our church.
So many people had fond memories of Joy. It was truly a joy to be able to come together
finally to celebrate her life and contribution to our village.
Liz Boyd
There may be other bereaved families in our community who have been deprived of the
comfort of normal funeral arrangements during the disruptions of the pandemic. If it
would be of help, we would be happy to arrange a simple gathering at St Peter’s to
remember the lives of those who have passed away over recent times. If so, please
contact us to discuss this.
Ann Wroe and Liz Boyd, Churchwardens
Save the dates – full details will be advertised nearer the time
Wednesday evening 28 July. The village walk and fish and chip supper had to be
rearranged. Contact Liz Boyd for further details. 01937 583893
Friday 1 October Musical Evening at St Peter’s. This will be led by Rev Stuart Lewis
with other local musicians and refreshments will be provided. This will start our harvest
weekend celebration.
Friday 3 October 9.30am Harvest Festival Service
Friday 12 November Quiz night and fish and chip supper in the village hall. Choose
your quiz team now.
16Dear Friends
I do hope you are safe and well.
As I’m sure you would expect of a parish priest, there are very many bibli-
cal texts which strike me as powerful and inspirational. Sometimes, even
the shortest verse can be loaded with guidance, encouragement and mean-
ing. One such verse comes from St. Paul’s letter to the Galatians in chapter
two. He writes; ‘Carry each other’s burdens and in this way you will fulfill
the law of Christ’.
Reflecting on this short verse, I am reminded of the many ways people
within our community have supported one another over these long months
of COVID; how folk have carried one another’s burdens with kindness and
genuine care and neighbourliness. In recent months I have experienced the
power of this kind of care and love myself. I would like to take the oppor-
tunity of thanking you all for the kindness you have shown as I carried the
burden of the death of my father in March and of course Jane’s death from
cancer at the beginning of June. Through it all I have been supported and
cared for in so many different ways. Messages, cards, flowers, emails and
cards on a regular basis have reminded me that my family and I have not
been alone. I cannot thank you enough for the love and care which contin-
ues to sustain us through this most challenging of years. Thank you!
As you read this I expect many COVID restrictions would have been lifted
across the country and we shall begin to reimagine a new way forward
together albeit slowly and with caution. I’m not sure what you have decid-
ed but I have already resolved to continue wearing my mask for the time
being in shops, supermarkets and on public transport; anywhere in fact
where there are larger numbers of people. As I was thinking about this, it
struck me that it might be an idea to continue wearing a mask between the
clock changes (October to March) when seasonal flu is most likely to be
circulating, along with other winter bugs and COVID. In my head I have
called it ‘Flock to the Clock’ (very ecclesiastical I know!) though ‘Clock to
Clock’ might be the simplest way of understanding it. If you think this
might be something you could consider to help carry the burden of helping
prevent the spread of winter bugs, why not give it a go.
In any event, however we move forward together in these early days of the
lifting of COVID restrictions, I wish each and every one of you a happy
summer and look forward to meeting you face to face at some point in the
near future.
Every blessing to you all.
Craig
17Lower Wharfedale Benefice Pattern for
Sunday Morning Worship
AUGUST 2021
18SEPTEMBER 2021
From the registers
Funerals
27 May Weeton Paul Richard Shelton
8 June North Rigton John Michael Norris
15 June Pool-in-Wharfedale Bernadette Newbould
19• In Partnership with Christopher Philips of Sicklinghall 20
The Star & Garter - proposals for its growth,
development and revitalisation.
Earlier community consultation as to the future of the Star identified a
number of potentially suitable uses for both the building and its grounds,
located in the heart of our village. To be viable, future use of the Star will
need a complementary mix of uses. Work is continuing to develop the
business case for a range of possible uses and with that better understanding
on how best the range of facilities offered by the Star might be managed.
The proposal
In the last edition of Village News the concept behind the project was
introduced. This is:
• to purchase the derelict Star and Garter building and incorporate what
will be called the Lower Wharfedale Heritage Centre, similar to the
successful Washburn Centre
• the interior to be converted so that there is one large room in what was
the main part of the pub, with outbuildings used for storage of
equipment.
• the existing large room upstairs with separate fire escape to provide an
ideal meeting space for smaller groups (as it has done in the past)
• the small area adjacent to the kitchen to become an office space suitable
for running an occasional post office, library and possibly a doctor’s
surgery
Use of the space
The main room is envisaged to have several plaques round the walls
illustrating the heritage of Lower Wharfedale together with information
leaflets and boards similar to those by the bus shelter which regularly attract
the attention of visitors. This room can have two main functions. Firstly,
during term-time it may, if there is a demand, be used for a pre-school group
run in association with the school, which will also use the space for several
new activities. Secondly, on days when the school is shut it will operate as a
café catering for visitors to the centre and for ramblers, cyclists and village
people.
The upstairs room to be available to hire by groups from the village (pilates,
bridge, IT tuition, local history, etc.) some ten of which have already been
identified as a result of the questionnaire recently sent out. Different
individuals in the village have volunteered to organise these activities. The
room will also be hired commercially for groups wishing to have a space for
company staff or village presentations.
Operation
The centre will probably be run by a manager and partner responsible for
operating the café, taking bookings for the rooms and generally keeping the
place in order. The existing flat will provide attractive accommodation
Alternatively, the café may be franchised and the flat let out for income. As
21the centre grows, volunteers will be sought to assist in its successful running and for
special occasions.
Benefit
The church will benefit from the Centre by providing a nearby venue to meet for
refreshments after small ceremonies and a car parking area to accommodate visitors to
services and for ceremonies and concerts. The Shoulder of Mutton, while understanding
that the café will affect their business and having some concern about parking,
appreciate that they will benefit by catering for groups hiring the upstairs room for all-
day presentations and generally from the attraction of more people to the village.
Outside appearance
The open area around the Star is an important feature of the vision for its future use,
given its highly prominent location in the centre of the conservation area. The outside of
the Star building and car park area is steadily deteriorating and becoming an eyesore
marring the centre of our village. Sensitive external treatment is proposed which is
aimed at enhancing the sense of openness and green space whilst maximising
opportunities to use it and the surrounding highway verge to better manage parking and
possible use of the open space for village events. On occasions a marquee could be
erected adjacent to the kitchen area. Improved safety for pedestrians and road use will
be important.
Finance
The cost of the project depends on how much the Star and Garter can be bought for and
this at present is a major sticking point because the owner wants £1 million for the
building which takes the estimated cost of the project including working capital to some
£1.25 million. However, this is subject to negotiation. Well over £300,000 has already
been promised and serious fund-raising is just starting.
A detailed Business Plan is being drawn up and a first estimate shows nearly £10,000
per annum surplus once the Centre is fully operational. The whole enterprise will be run
as a charity attracting gift aid for individual gifts for which the existing Village Hall
charity can be adapted.
We had hoped that the project would be of interest to the Heritage Lottery Fund but have
been informed that it does not provide support where the main requirement for funds is
the purchase of a property. Also its time-scale requires a development phase of up to
two years and a delivery of up to five years. While we may be able to attract some
funding from other bodies this is unlikely to amount to a significant sum.
Raising the funds
Consequently, if the project is to go ahead the bulk of the money has to be raised within
the village. We are therefore looking as a matter of urgency for your support in the form
of a pledge which will be called in if sufficient funds can be raised to start a negotiation
with the Star owner.
If you would like more detail on the plans drawn up by the Steering Committee please
send a request to make contact to the email address below. However, if you want to see
something positive done to recover the appearance of the Star site and provide an
22enterprise of benefit to our village community please act now. An email with your
pledge of support to the address below will help us achieve a lasting enhancement to our
village.
Robert@Henderson.u-net.com
01423 870969
Kirkby Overblow educational foundation
If you live in the village of Kirkby Overblow and hope to go to college or university this
year, then read on.
This charity was set up in 1922 to give financial assistance to children living in the
village of Kirkby Overblow who were proceeding to further education. In those days
secondary schooling was not free so help was given to those few individuals who passed
the exam into the Grammar School. Nowadays such schooling is available to all and the
remit of the charity has changed to reflect this. One-off grants are given to those children
or young adults who go onto university or college, to help towards the purchase of books
or equipment needed for the course.
If you feel that you may qualify for such an award, please apply in writing to:
The Treasurer, Dr S. Noble,
The Lodge,
Kirkby Overblow, HG3 IHH
giving details of the course of study and the university you hope to attend.
Applications must be received by 31 October for consideration by the Trustees at their
next meeting.
Only those living in the village of Kirkby Overblow are eligible for a grant.
The Holy Island Chasuble
Designed in 1997 by children from All Saints C E School, Kirkby Overblow,
North Yorkshire.
Children, staff and volunteers enjoyed many residential visits to Holy Island. Following
one visit the children worked with textile artist, Heather Rogers, to design and sew the
chasuble, using their experiences and knowledge of St Cuthbert, St Aidan and the island.
On completion it was presented to Fr Paul Summers, their rector, who also went on the
visits. The chasuble has been worn many times in All Saints’ School and All Saints’
Church. Fr Paul also wore it for services with the children on Inner Farne, Cuthbert’s
Island, in the Priory and in St Mary’s Church.
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Fr Paul passed away in 2020 and his wish, and that of his family and the school, was that
the chasuble be presented to St Mary’s Church on Holy Island, a place loved by all.
The chasuble was presented by Trish Shepherd to Revd Cannon Dr Sarah Hills, vicar of
St Mary’s Church, Holy Island on 21st June 2021.
Carol Simmonds and Trish Shepherd
2526
You may remember that in the last edition of the Village
News I said we were working towards a deadline of 2 June
for support for the village playground. This has now been
extended, so we have plenty of time to collect more emails/
letters of support.
Geof Nuttall remembers when the play area was last
upgraded, which was over 20 years ago!
You may not think this project is relevant to you currently, but it will be of great benefit
to our future generations, so please take a few moments to complete the online form,
which can be found at www.harrogate.gov.uk/haveyoursay. This needs to be done
before 15 August. Letters/emails of support will also be very useful and they can be sent
to me at the pub or to katedeacon@btconnect.com by the end of August.
Thank you so much to those of you who have already sent letters of support. Our file is
building nicely but we need more!
Kate Deacon
The Shoulder of Mutton
Main Street
Kirkby Overblow
Harrogate
HG3 1HD
Kirkby Overblow parish council
At the annual Parish Meeting on the 17 May, which was the first to be held for two
years, David Yeadon was elected to continue as Chairman with Ruth Denwood as Vice
Chairman. During this time Nick Rawson has resigned as a Councillor to be replaced by
Jeremy Cross.
In his report the Chairman stated there had been approximately 30 planning applications
submitted over the previous two years with two main recent ones for three dwellings
down Walton Head Lane and an agricultural storage building down Swindon Lane
causing the most concern, with record numbers of local objections. A recent appeal by
the owner against a further Enforcement Order on the Stables development down
Swindon Lane had just been dismissed by the Planning Inspectorate.
The Star & Garter remains derelict with no further development regarding plans to
convert the building into a proposed private dwelling for the owner’s son and his family.
Last September a community consultation and questionnaire was hand delivered to all
properties in the parish with an approximately 50% response. Currently a residents’
group is looking at possible funding options and producing a business plan for potential
community use and heritage centre.
The Chairman said that through the locality budget from the County Council the parish
now has a new village notice board, new gates and fencing at both ends of the footpath
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28linking Walton Head Lane to Follifoot Lane and a new village bench still yet to be
positioned. Ongoing issues included traffic calming through the village and flooding on
Swindon Lane just below St Helen’s, especially after periods of heavy rain. Forms are
being completed to apply for a grant from the Borough Council to renew and extend the
children's playground equipment adjacent to the tennis courts.
The Chairman thanked our County Councillor, Cliff Trotter, and our Borough
Councillor, Andrew Paraskos, for their continued help and support.
Speed pipes
Two sets of speed pipes were installed in the village on the 1 July by NYCC / North
Yorkshire Police for one week to record the speed of traffic both entering and leaving
the village. One set is at the bottom of the hill on Follifoot Lane and the other just this
side of the village end of the Wharfe View properties on Barrowby Lane. These are a
necessary prelude to any possible traffic calming measures being installed and results
will be published shortly.
David Yeadon, Chairman Parish Council
News from All Saints'
Early summer at All Saints' this year has been a period primarily of reset and quiet
reflection as we come to terms with the loss of Jane Marshall and of Mary Clarke.
Just twelve months ago we were welcoming Jane and Craig to the Benefice as they
began to settle in to their new home at the Rectory in Huby. We had been looking
forward to the easing of social restrictions which would allow us to get to know Jane
better. Sadly, suddenly and unexpectedly that opportunity was denied, and the
rewarding relationships we had so anticipated were taken from us. More than anything
and above all we offer our sincere condolences to Craig, to Jane and Craig's children,
and to Jane's extended family. Craig will return to his ministry in the Benefice at his
own pace. He is assured of our support and love whenever he is ready.
Also in June we said our last goodbyes to Mary Clarke, a long-standing local resident
and parishioner. Mary had lived with her husband in Sicklinghall, and had been an
active member of the congregation of St Peter's for many years, before joining us in
Kirkby Overblow around 10 years ago. Mary was the same age as the Queen, and shared
many of our Queen's attributes. She was loyal, capable, committed, interesting and
interested, stylish, gracious, independent, and very VERY determined. As Mary
expressly did not want a funeral we shall instead hold a simple tree-planting ceremony
in the autumn in her memory and in gratitude for the long and fulfilled life of this
remarkable lady and dear friend.
As always, this article is wanted by the editors well in advance of publication and
distribution, so I apologise if, in our rapidly-changing world, not all the information is
entirely up-to-date. However, I can confirm that the normal pattern of Sunday worship
has been re-established in church, with the addition of Family Zoom Services led by
29Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm
30Moira each week at 9.30am. A full list of services is printed on the centre pages, and can
also be found on the church website www.allsaintschurchko.org. Social distancing and
face coverings seem set to become optional and we are cautiously optimistic on the
subject of hymns. Once again we give thanks to those members of the clergy who have
stepped in to ensure continuity of worship during the summer, especially to Revd Ralph
Hudspeth, Revd Jeff King and Readers Moira Keith and David Leonard.
All Saints' is open every day, for private prayer or just for a moment's peace and quiet.
If you do visit, please take a look at the photo-diary telling the fascinating story of the
installation of our new bell earlier this year - a complex, highly specialised project and
a remarkable achievement by all concerned. With two further weddings taking place
recently, wedding bells have made a joyous return to the village. If you'd like to join the
team, bellringing practice takes place on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm. Please come
along.
Kosaf, our triennial summer arts festival, was postponed for a second time due to Covid
restrictions, but that did not deter one young enterprising neighbour from embarking on
a fund-raising project on behalf of her chosen charity, the Wetherby children's hospice
Martin House. Ten-year-old Lily Rose Sanderson, with mum Chloe as cheerleader and
support team, completed a sponsored hike from Kirkby Overblow to Wetherby via
Spofforth - with the challenges of thunderstorms and torrential rain along the way. She
also organised bake sales from her garden on Wharfe View. To-date she has raised £230,
but she's not finished yet. Well done, Lily! and thank you to all who have donated to this
very worthwhile cause.
Unusually, a number of houses have been sold in the village recently. This means we
have new neighbours, and we're very much looking forward to getting to know you.
Coffee mornings, which take place in church on the first Wednesday of each month 9.30
to 11.30, are a great way to make friends and keep up-to-date with what's happening
locally; so please come and join us for coffee or tea, a slice of homemade cake and a
chat.
And finally, my Top Tip: an urgent reminder to reserve your seats for our first musical
evening in a long time, Gilbert & Sullivan's light opera HMS Pinafore, to be performed
in church by the West Yorkshire Savoyards on Saturday 25 September. 'Although
clothes may make the man, they don't necessarily keep him from being a fool.' This
comic production is sure to be a sell-out, so you if you fancy a giggle, you need to get a
wiggle on. Tickets are on sale from The Shoulder of Mutton now.
Wishing you all a refreshing, rewarding and rejuvenating summer break.
Jill Gittins
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32Directory of village groups and organisations
Group and Contact Telephone/email Website
All Saints’ Church, enquiries@allsaintschurchko.org www.allsaintschurchko.org
Kirkby Overblow
Jim Bennett 07970 374658
Jeremy Cross 01423 879066
Almscliffe Talks 01423 734384
Jenny Stacey jennyspeaker@yahoo.co.uk
Almscliffe Villages 01423 734745 www.northrigton.org
Community Association j.k.hopkins@btinternet.com
John Hopkins
Girlguiding www.girlguidingnyw.org.uk
Harrogate SW Division
Huby Crafts 01423 734384
Jenny Stacey
Kirkby Overblow info@kirkbyoverblow.org www.kirkbyoverblow.org
Village
Kirkby Overblow Parish clerk@kirkbyoverblowpc.org.uk www.kirkbyoverblowpc.org.uk
Council
North Rigton Parish northrigtonparishcouncil@gmail.com www.northrigton.org
Council
Pool in Wharfedale News poolinwharfedalenews@gmail.com www.pool-in-wharfedale.com
Pool in Wharfedale WI 01132 842784
Anne Bottomley annebottomley@googlemail.com
Sicklinghall 07765 697642 www.thevillagepreschool.co.uk
The Village Playgroup thevillageplaygroup1@yahoo.co.uk
Emma Webb
Weeton Show 01423 733404 www.weetonshow.co.uk
Candy Waller e-mail via the website
Sicklinghall Cricket Club 07816 347789
Andy Wood andy.wood@bl.uk
Yorkshire Flower Club 01943 877516
Sandra Harder bobandsandraharder@gmail.com
North Rigton Ladies 01423 734617
Lunch
Doris Telford
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34THE CLERGY AND SUNDAY WORSHIP
RECTOR: The Revd Craig Marshall
Hayfield House, Strait Lane, Huby, Leeds LS17 0EA
Tel: 01423 733341
email: craig.marshall@leeds.anglican.org
ASSOCIATE PRIEST: The Revd David Wheeler
The Vicarage, Old Pool Bank, Pool in Wharfedale, Otley, LS21 1EJ
Tel: 0113 318 7587
email: david.wheeler@phonecoop.coop
READER: Moira Keith
3 Park Way, Pool in Wharfedale, Otley, LS21 1LD
Tel: 01132 842704
email: moirakeith2@gmail.com
READER EMERITUS: Lois Plows
Ryeland House, Back Lane, Sicklinghall, Wetherby LS22 4BQ
Tel: 01937 580632
BENEFICE ADMINISTRATOR: Julie Clegg
Tel:07719 463328
email: office.beneficelowerwharfedale@gmail.com
Methodist Church at Kearby 3pm Sunday
MINISTER: The Revd Grace Cauldwell
39 Tennyson Avenue, Harrogate, HG1 3LE
Tel: 01423 562542
Methodist Church and Rainbow Centre in Pool Sunday Service 10.30am
MINISTER: Revd Leonora Wassell
Tel: 07475 353235
email: rainbowrev94@hotmail.co.uk
Roman Catholic Church
Church of the Immaculate Conception administered by the Peter Middelton Trust
Tel: 01937 582437 or 01937 581744
CHURCHWARDENS
Kirkby Overblow North Rigton
Jim Bennett 07970 374658 Please contact the Rector
Jeremy Cross 01423 879066
Weeton
Pool with Arthington Parish Representatives
Sue Ford 01132 842386 Doreen Marriott 01423 734579
Gordon Radley 01132 842385 Sue Scott 01423 734674
Sicklinghall Kearby Methodist Chapel
Ann Wroe 01937 587879 Chapel Steward
Liz Boyd 01937 583893 Ivy Rogers 01423 869861
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