The Parish of Upper Ryedale

PARISH NEWS

July 2009

Who’s Who

The Revd Michael Sinclair writes -

Dear Parishioners

We have so much beautiful countryside to appreciate in Upper Ryedale but a recent day I thought especially enjoyable, was our Parish Garden Party held at Arden Hall last month at the generous invitation of Lord and Lady Mexborough. The gardens with their water features and hidden walkways are utterly delightful and it was a great privilege for all who attended to be able to wander round at leisure enjoying them in warm sunshine. Thank you to Lord and Lady Mexborough, their family and staff for making us so welcome and for all that they do for our Church. Thank you also to the stallholders and all those who worked so hard on that afternoon raising valuable funds for the Church.

In these peak summer months of July and August our minds naturally turn to warm days, relaxation and holidays, and rightly so. Holidays are invaluable, a time of rest, renewal and reflection. The word “holiday” is derived from “holy day”. A time set apart for recreation, the “re-creation of self”.

This time of rest and recreation is also a time when we can put relationships right, right with each other and right with God. A time when families can spend quality time with each other and a time when we can also put a little more time and thought aside for God.

Happy holidays! Happy holy days!

Michael

From the Registers

Baptisms
14th June, Hardy Patrick Hawkins Sheriff, All Saints, Hawnby
21st June, Oliver Thomas Jackson Handley, St John, Bilsdale

Funeral
11th June, Mary Elizabeth (Betsy) Windross (nee Mallory)

Parish News

Weekday Matins
If anyone is interested in saying Matins from the Book of Common Prayer once a month on a weekday morning please contact David Wilkinson (01439 798033)

Grand Draw Raffle
In aid of Parish Fund Raising, tickets are available now. Only £1 each with superb prizes, including Pat Gold ceramic vase – Christmas turkey – Pair of concert tickets – 3 course meal for two at the Inn at Hawnby – Bottle of champagne – Bottle of whisky – Joint of rare breed pork – Holiday country cottage for a weekend (low season)– Voucher for Amplebosom – B&B for one night (2 people) in Laskill (Out of season) – Day’s water colour painting lesson for two – Round of golf for two at Kirkbymoorside – Voucher for Hunters in Helmsley and other prizes. Buy your tickets from your churchwardens, or better still take some books with you and sell them on to your friends and acquaintances.

Peter Caton
It is with great sadness we record the death of Peter Caton whose funeral was on 28th May, at St Mary, Scawton. He had lived at Scawton for the past 15 years and will be sadly missed, not only by his wife Norma , daughter Elisa and the rest of his family, but also by his many friends. DG

Paella and talk by Jimmy Wight
A Paella evening and talk by Jimmy Wight (James Herriot’s son) will be held at Cold Kirby village hall on Thursday, 16th July at 7.00pm. Tickets, including paella, £10. Talk only (commencing 8.00pm) £3. Telephone 01845 597464 or 597321

Strawberry Cream Teas
The event was very well supported and was enjoyed by all and it raised £532 for church funds. Our thanks to Jane Holmes for her hospitality in allowing us the use of Tylas Farm, an ideal venue for the day. Thanks also for all who helped to make it a success and for all the support we had.

Scawton Treasure Hunt and Barbeque
There is still time to get your tickets for the event on Saturday, 4th July, starting at 2.00pm.from St Mary’s church (by car) and finishing back there for a barbeque meal. Tickets £10 (to include a glass of wine), under 18s £5.
Tickets are also available for the barbeque only, starting a 5.00pm, price £8, or £5 for children. There will be a Bring and Buy stall and raffle. Contact Dorothy Garbutt 01439 770586

Ryedale Christian Council Churches Together-invites you to an
Open Evening – Monday 6th July 7.30pm at St.Chad’s Church, Kirkbymoorside. ‘Christian Community – Enabling Change’, speaker Rev. David Emison, Methodist Superintendent Minister for Ryedale Circuit.
The year’s events and plans, and Christian Aid support in the area will be discussed. Refreshments provided.

Hospitality Marquee at Ryedale Show, Tuesday 28th July. Would you like to help? How?
By donating a cake or scones or sandwich filling (hard boiled eggs, tin of tuna, tin of salmon) deliver to Mary Hughes before Monday, 27th July (01751 431933) or to a local Ryedale Christian Council member.
By helping on the day - contact Mary Hughes 01751 431933 as soon as possible to join rota, by Fri. 24th July at the latest. Subsidised entry for non show-going helpers.
By helping sandwich making at Methodist Hall, Kirkbymoorside Monday, 27th Julyfor a time between 9.00am & 1.00pm. – contact Mary Hughes 01751 431933

Future Dates for your diary

Cold Kirby Fish and Chip Supper Quiz on Friday, 21st August
Old Byland Scottish Dance Evening on Friday, 18th September with Brian Watts as 'caller'...to be held in Cold Kirby Village Hall.
Helmsley Town Hall Talk with slides by Adam Wilton on his overland journey (in record time) to the South Pole. Thursday, 8th October.
Scawton Harvest Festival and Dominoes. Friday 16th October
Scawton Trivial Pursuits Quiz, Rievaulx Village Hall. Friday, 30th October

Maggie’s Run
Maggie Wood is doing the Great North Run this year (20th September) for Cot Death Research & Support (FSID). She needs £350 of sponsorship so any contributions will be very gratefully accepted.

What’s on and News

WI News
The next WI meeting is Ann Bowes will describing ‘A journey across Northern England on horseback’, on Wednesday, 2nd July at 7.15pm in Rievaulx village hall. In August there will be ‘A History of Helmsley’ by Lucy Warrack on 5th August at 7.15pml.

Mobile Library Dates
Next dates for the Hawnby/Bilsdale route are Tuesdays, 21st July and 11th August. The Old Byland, Cold Kirby and Scawton route dates are Wednesdays, 8th & 29th July and 19th August.

Dancing the Night Away in Cold Kirby
June 19th saw the return of a summer ceilidh and hog roast to Cold Kirby Village Hall after a gap of a few years. The newly re-furbished hall provided plenty of space for a live ceilidh band and dancing and a good time was had by all, with plenty to eat and drink as well. The event made a modest profit of £134 towards village hall funds. Many thanks to all those who came to enjoy the evening.

Bilsdale Study Group
The next meeting of the Group will an illustrated talk ‘Bridges over the River Esk’ on Tuesday 14th July 2009, in Chop Gate Village Hall at 8.00pm All welcome

Planned Events at Cold Kirby Village Hall include...
Cooking Fantastic Demonstration on Friday, 25th September.
Country & Western and Pie & Pea Supper on Friday 13th November.

Hawnby Village Midsummer Fair
Just a quick thank you to all who supported the above event, especially those who manned the stalls, we had a lovely day and raised £150 to be split between the church and the children’s fund. Keep saving those books and bric a brac as we hope to do this again later in the year.