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The Parish of Upper Ryedale
St John, Bilsdale Midcable
St Michael, Cold Kirby
Parish News
February 2015
All Saints, Hawnby
All Saints, Old Byland
St Mary, Scawton
Who’s who
Parish
Vicar
Website www.upperryedale.org.uk
Tim Robinson
01439 770983
[email protected]
Lynn Grove
01439 798905
[email protected]
Honor Wright
01845 597464
Elizabeth Settle
01845 597806
Joyce Ashbridge
01845 597389
Maggie Wood
01439 798259
Tony Gillham
01347 868555
Tony Briggs
01439 798320
Chris Barnard
01439 798426
February
March
Mrs Wright
Associate Priest
PCC Vice Chairman
PCC Secretary
PCC Treasurer
Safeguarding Officer
Deanery Synod
Editor Parish News
Rotas
Cold Kirby Cleaning &
flowers
Coffee
Old Byland
Scawton
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Mrs Redhead
Pat Gold
Margaret Sturdy
Margaret Sturdy
Shirley Cornforth
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Lent (18 February – 4 April), no flowers
The Revd Lynn Grove writes
Dear friends,
First, thank you for all the Christmas cards and good wishes, and
especially for the lovely cyclamen plant. It’s blooming well on my
windowsill. Second, a very Happy New Year to everyone!
I’m writing this at a time when I like to look back at the past year and
forward to the next. 2014 was a good year for our churches. We had
three lovely weddings, many baptisms, two of which were occasions
when a parent and child were baptised together – very special. Then we
had our Confirmation, a notable occasion in the life of our church.
Christmas was marked by a congregation of over 100 at the Crib/Carol
Service at Hawnby on Christmas Eve, and the Carols in The Inn at
Hawnby were a great success. Lovely food too! All our Christmas
services were well attended, but this was really special! Looking
forward, we have weddings and baptisms to come in 2015 and maybe a
Confirmation too. I’ve had one enquiry – if you’re interested for
yourself or a family member, do please give me a ring. Other things are
also in the pipeline, some at the ‘idea’ stage, others well on. There will
be a Deanery Family Afternoon on Sunday, June 7th. Ryedale
School’s Big band is booked and all sorts of fun activities. We’re also
working on ideas for a possible children’s day in the Parish, probably at
Hawnby, around Easter –details next month.
It seems strange that by the time you read this Lent will be approaching
and that Easter will be here and yes, there are Easter eggs in the shops
already! The details of our Lent course are below – do try to come!
We’re planning a ‘different’ service for Maundy Thursday, in the
form of a Seder meal! Look at next month’s Parish News for details,
but it will be fun and suitable for children, although there is a serious
purpose behind it. Then there’s Mothering Sunday, and – ‘Stop
Press’, this – we’re planning an Easter Fun-Day for children and
families on Tuesday March 31st at 2-4 pm in Hawnby Village Hall.
It’s amazing how God is working within these communities of ours.
There is an energy around, and new people seem to be coming forward
with ideas and offers of help. Many thanks to all of you – and if anyone
has ideas as to what the church should or could be doing, please tell me
or a church warden. We really want to know! But I see God working
not only in the happy times but above all in the sad times that are a part
of life. We have had funerals that have torn at the heart strings in the
past year, and yet the presence of God was there to help and sustain all
of us. I have become so aware that responding to what God is doing is
infinitely more effective than trying to do things on our own and
worrying about them. That means taking more time to pray, to draw
close to God and listen to what he’s saying. So my New Year
resolution is to do just that – spend more time praying and less time
worrying! But there is lots to do – balance will be important. Helpful
suggestions welcome!
With love,
Lynn
From the Registers:
Funerals
8 December @ Scarborough Crematorium: Carol Williams
20 December @ St John, Bilsdale: Clifford Featherstone
9 January @ St Mary, Scawton. Ruth Dickson
May they rest in peace and rise in glory
Postscript to the Historic Churches Sponsored Walk last September:
We have (just) received a cheque for Parish Funds of £525, which is half of
the sponsor money we raised. Thank you to you all for your generosity!
LENT COURSE
THE EVENTS OF HOLY WEEK –
PALM SUNDAY TO THE CROSS
THURSDAYS 7.30 – 9.00 PM
AT THE RECTORY, OLD BYLAND
February 19th, 26th; March 5th, 19th, 26th.
(No meeting March 12th)
Each session will be complete in itself,
so you don’t have to attend all of them!
The Last Supper will be celebrated on Maundy
Thursday
with a Seder Meal in Cold Kirby Village Hall
This follows on from the Lent Course but is
separate from it.
SKY DIVE FUNDRAISER!
Sara Allott will do a tandem sky dive in March!
All funds raised will be divided between
Bilsdale Hunt and
All Saints Church, Old Byland
Sponsor Forms are at the back of church please do support Sara!
Parish News
PCC Meeting
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The Annual meeting and next PCC meeting will be held on Monday, 23
March 2015 in Hawnby Village Hall at 7.00 pm.
Carols in the Inn at Hawnby & Diary Draw
The carol singing in the Inn at Hawnby was well supported and much enjoyed
by everyone, about 30 people sitting down for supper after. The diary draw
made £221.20 for the parish and was won by Elaine Garbutt. Congratulations,
Elaine.
Scawton
It is with sadness we record the death of Ruth Dickson. She lived at Scawton
Moor House for many years with her late husband Matt. She will be sadly
missed by her family and all of her friends. Our condolences go to her
daughter Jane, son Steven and family. DG
Poppy Appeal
As a Korean War veteran, I am pleased to let you know that I collected from
Old Byland, £46.18; Scawton, £68.90 and Helmsley Market Place, £610.61
Total £715.69, up significantly on last year so thank you all very much. The
overall total for the Helmsley District was £4188.91, also an increase on 2013.
George Shannon
Food Bank Donations
We will be supporting the Food Bank again in Lent 2015, full details later.)
Rievaulx Methodist Church
Michael Harcus – Singer /songwriter from the Orkney Islands, Scotland.
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Country Gospel Singer. Wednesday, 11 February at 7.00 p.m.
Michael Harcus has made several albums to date and has been on the road
since 1999 singing and leading worship all through the UK and will be coming
to Rievaulx with his wife, Teenie, as part of their 2015 North East Tour.
Everyone welcome. Light refreshments
What’s on and News
WI News
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The next WI meeting will be on Tuesday, 3 February at 2.00 pm when ‘Lucy
Entertains’. The following meeting will be Part 2 of ‘Around the World in 118
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days’ -- Speaker Norma Collins on Wednesday, 4 March at 2.00 pm.
Meetings are in Rievaulx Village Hall, except for outings, and anyone is
welcome to join us on these occasions
Cold Kirby Village Hall
COMMUNITY LIBRARY. Hope you've all recovered from the joys of
Christmas and the New Year. Don't forget Bookmark, the community library,
is open all year round - every other Wednesday 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm (the next
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one is 11 February). There will be a new selection from North Yorkshire
Library Service available plus any book donations, CDs or DVDs from your
good selves. I can collect/deliver, just give me a call on 07814 938854. Look
forward to seeing you over a cuppa and a cake (or two - forget the diets!!).
Barbara
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FILM NIGHTS The next film night will be Friday, 20 February. Doors open
7.00 pm, film starts 7.30 pm. Entry is free, soft drinks are available to
purchase, bring your own alcohol. For film details please contact Tony Curle
on 01845 597085.
HIRING THE HALL. Improvements continue to be made to the hall which help
to make it a better venue for meetings, events and social occasions. Our
new hire charges are now based on an hourly rate:
October – May Residents £7 per hour + £10 for heating, if applicable Nonresidents £10 per hour + £10 for heating, if applicable
June – September Residents £7 per hour Non-residents £10 per hour
To hire the hall at these competitive rates please contact Tony Curle
at [email protected] or call 01845 597085
Hawnby Dominoes
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At the Village Hall at 7.30pm on Fridays. 2015 dates are 13 February; 13
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March; 10 April; 8 May and 12 June. Refreshments and raffle. All
welcome.
TRADITIONAL
RARE BREED PORK
Produced from Rare Breed Pigs
Whole, half or quarter pigs prepared for your
freezer.
Succulent, juicy pork full of flavour and
crackling second to none.
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY
ORDERS BEING TAKEN NOW
Please phone Jane Buckle on 01439 798325
or e-mail [email protected]
Hawnby Stores and Tearoom.
YO62 5QR
01439 798223
[email protected]
Opening times.
Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri & Sat 8am to 8pm
Wed 8am to 1pm
Sun 10.30am to 8pm
Fully licensed general store with weekly
box delivery or collection service including
fresh fruit, vegetables and meats.
Newspapers, magazines and postal
services.
Mobile top ups and bill payments.
Tearoom serving locally sourced value for
money teas and snacks till late.
Wireless broadband internet access
Hawnby Agricultural Repairs
Darren Leeming
Home: 01439 798223
Mobile: 07931258683
Email: [email protected]
Large and small plant servicing and
repairs.
Welding and Fabrication.
General Property and Garden
maintenance.
Extra pair of hands.
No job too small – work undertaken
whatever the weather/season
CARLTON SERVICE STATION
Richard Shores and Tracy Thompson of
Carlton Service Station are delighted to be
able to offer the residents of Upper
Ryedale a 10% discount on labour.
All makes and models of cars, 4x4s, light
vans and trailers serviced and MOTs
carried out.
Modern Diagnostic Equipment
Tyres & Exhausts at competitive prices
Richard can collect your car from home,
carry out an inspection to see what work
is required and contact you by phone to
advise of price Courtesy car available ,
subject to insurance
Richard & Tracy can be contacted on
01845 537676 or 01845 522381
Helmsley Arts Centre at the Old Meeting House
Box Office 01439 771700
Web site: www.helmsleyarts.co.uk
Talks
NADFAS: The Story of the Restoration of Barholm Castle - a Late Medieval Galloway Laird's
Tower, 2003-6 Monday, 2nd February at 7.30 pm
The Great North Air Ambulance Friday, 6th February at 7.30 pm
Dan Cruickshank: What's Wrong with Modern Architecture? Saturday, 21st February at 7:30 pm
Theatre
‘Private Lives’ Thursday, 26th February till Sunday, 1st March at 7.30 pm
Spoken Word, Music
Ryedale Writers' February Feast Friday, 13th February at 7.30 pm
Music
One Night Only Thursday, 12th February at 7.30 pm
Ji Liu Sunday, 22nd February at 7.30 pm
Comedy
Nick Sharratt's Big Draw Along Friday 20th February at 2.30 pm
Workshops
Colour and Landscape in Acrylic with Sue Slack Sunday, 8th February, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Circus Skills Friday, 20th February, 10.30 am-1.30 pm
Exhibition
Richard and Janet Burdon Tuesday, 3rd February till Friday, 27th February
Live Screening
RSC Live Love's Labour's Lost Wednesday, 11th February at 7.00 pm
NT Live (Encore) presents Treasure Island Wednesday, 18th February at 6.00 pm
Films
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Sunday, 15th February at 6.00 pm
Paddington Thursday, 19th February at 6.00 pm
The Theory Of Everything Wednesday, 25th February at 7.30 pm
Future Services in the Parish - March 2015
Date
Sunday
Time
Service
Church
1st March
8th March
15th March
Candlenas
Lent 3
Mothering
Sunday
Passion Sunday
Palm Sunday
10.00 am
10.00 am
10.00 am
Parish Eucharist
Parish Eucharist
Family Communion
All Saints, Old Byland
St John, Bilsdale
All Saints, Hawnby
10.00 am
10.00 am
Parish Eucharist
St Michael, Cold Kirby
Parish Eucharist
St Mary, Scawton
with Liturgy of the
Palms & reading of
the Passion Gospel
22nd March
29th March
Services for Holy Week & Easter
April 2
6.00 pm
April 3
Maundy
Thursday
Good Friday
April 4
Easter Eve
8.00 pm
April 5
April 12
Easter Day
1st Sunday after
Easter
10.00 am
10.00 am
2.00 pm
Seder meal and
Communion
An Hour at the
Cross
Service of Light &
1st Communion of
Easter
Family Communion
Parish Eucharist
Cold Kirby Village Hall
St Mary Scawton
All Saints, Old Byland
All Saints Hawnby
St John, Bilsdale
Services in the Parish
February 2015
Sunday
1st February
(Candlemas)
10.00 am
St John, Bilsdale
Parish Eucharist
Sunday
8th February
(2 before Lent)
10.00 am
All Saints, Hawnby
Family Eucharist
Sunday
15th February
(Next before Lent)
10.00 am
St Mary, Scawton
Parish Eucharist
Ash Wednesday
18th February
10.00 am
All Saints, Old Byland
Sunday
22nd February
(Lent 1)
10.00 am
St Michael, Cold Kirby
Parish Eucharist
Sunday
1st March
10.00 am
All Saints, Old Byland
Parish Eucharist
with Ashing
Parish Eucharist
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Contributions for next Parish News by 15 February 2015
To Chris Barnard, Garden Cottage, Old Byland.
Tel 01439 798426 or Email
[email protected]
** PLEASE NOTE MY NEW EMAIL ADDRESS **
A message from Lynn:
Please… if you know of anyone who is unwell, or who would like a visit for
any other reason, please tell me! If I don’t know, I can’t go.
Lynn Grove, The Rectory, Old Byland YO62 5LG 01439 798905
Email: [email protected]