Yoredale News

The Parish and Community

Magazine For
Masham, Healey, West Tanfield,
North Stainley and Well with Snape

June 2017
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 PARISH MAGAZINE
Masham, Healey, West Tanfield, North Stainley and Well with Snape.
June 2017
Volume 32 Number 6

Vicar: The Revd. David Cleeves, The Vicarage, Rodney Terrace, Masham,
HG4 4JA (01765 689255) email: revdavidcleeves@gmail.com
Curate: Revd. Nick Morgan 01765 635039 email: revnjmorgan@gmail.com
Children & Youth Worker: contact Revd. Nick Morgan.

Website: www.mashamparishes.org

Churchwardens:
Masham Healey
Robert Arnold 01765 689116 Anne Ramsay 01765 689278
Jim Hunter 01765 689828 Delia Richmond 01765 658765
Irene Saunders 01765 688306
Cath Boshier 01765 688957 Well with Snape
North Stainley David Webster 01677 470480
Pat Sutcliffe 01765 635479 John Knopp 01677 470204
Scilla Kealy 01765 635253.
West Tanfield
Christopher Bourne-Arton 01677 470385
David Bryant 01765 635206

Methodist Church: Minister: Rev. Dr. Pat Malham 01765 688556.

Leadership Team: Stewards:

Masham
Steve Laugher 01765 689559
Pauline Staton 01765 689175
Janet Newey 01765 689302
Nigel Wright 01677 427249
West Tanfield
Mr Simon Abel 01677 470297
Snape
Graham Pentelow 01677 470904

Magazine Editor: Christine Greensit. 5 Chapman Lane, Masham HG4 4EE

Telephone: 01765 689711. Email: yoredalenews@gmail.com
Advertising. Lynn Simms. Email:lynn.cameronsimms@yahoo.co.uk
or Telephone: 01765 689784
Material should either be posted or emailed to the editor who reserves the
right not to include items if space is limited.
Donations are always welcome. Please make cheques payable to
'Masham PCC' and sent to the editor. Thank you.
Closing Date for the July/August magazine is 10th June
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From the Vicarage Europe Breaks Up 1517 - 2017
This year sees the start of an important break between the nations of
Europe, thanks to Brexit and all the problems it is creating for our country
and continent. A similar division within Britain and between the nations of
Europe began in October 500 years ago, when a German monk and
theology professor Martin Luther, nailed 95 theses for debate to a castle
chapel door, condemning abuses in the Church. It sparked the
Protestant Reformation and helped change the religious and political
scene in Europe and our own country.

When Luther visited Rome he was appalled by its wealth and the sale of
indulgences, where people could buy a place in heaven by giving money
to the Church without need to repent. Luther, feeling strongly his own
sins and Divine judgement, read in the Bible St Paul's teaching on
'Justification by Faith' - the doctrine that we are saved not by obedience
to God's law or our good works, important though they are, but by the
grace of God given freely through our faith in the merits and death of
Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. (Romans ch.5). We are then made
righteous by God and must lead a life of holiness and service to others.

In a meeting with representatives of the Holy Roman Emperor and the

Papacy in Augsburg Luther proclaimed his personal faith , plus the need
for a Bible in the language of the people, a return to basic New
Testament teaching and the reform of abuses and papal power, thus
challenging the Church authorities. He said ' Here I stand, I can do no
other'. His protest and that of his followers gave us the term Protestant.
After further meetings and growing division between German religious
and political leaders, he was excommunicated by the Pope. He then
established the Lutheran Church and translated the Bible into German,
which like the Authorised Version in our own country, gave people the
open Word of God and helped form the national language.

Lutheranism and a later reforming movement led by John Calvin spread

throughout Northern Europe, especially Germany, Scandinavia and
Switzerland, dividing all countries on religious and political lines, for in
those days the two were usually one. It has remained divided ever
since, through Rome later had its own Reformation. But during the last
half century Christians of all traditions - Protestant and Catholic - have
become much closer and come to see the truths proclaimed by both
sides as important.

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The 16th century Reformation also affected Britain and its changes are
with us still. It was not just Henry 8's marriage problems that separated
our Church from Papal power, but also movements for reform of abuses
and stress on personal faith and more Scriptural patterns of ministry and
worship, led by men influenced by Luther and Calvin. This resulted in
the Church of England being Catholic and Reformed, retaining its ancient
churches and much of its Medieval Catholic traditions of ministry,
services and parish life, but also introducing some Protestant theological
insights and practices. Not a new Church, but one reformed, with a Bible
and Prayer Book in English and married clergy.

The Lutheran, Anglican, R.C. and Methodist Churches now have a

common view on the doctrine of Justification by Grace through Faith,
saying that God brings reconciliation and salvation to us through the
ministry and death of Jesus Christ, when we respond in faith and share
in the life of the Church and receive grace through the Sacraments. This
is a real step forward.

Later this year all Christians will commemorate Martin Luther and his
stand for personal faith and the Scriptures, worship in the common
tongue and a reformed ordained ministry. He was no saint, but by his
magnetism and beliefs he effected a renaissance in the Church. This led
to religious and political strife and division in Europe. But these wounds
have healed greatly in the past 50 years, as all Churches now work and
worship more together and discuss more openly matters that still divide
them. But we still need to be challenged to really live the Gospel of love
and forgiveness, especially to those with whom we disagree.

Reconciliation between individuals and nations, despite our differences,

is also important in the world, as we share with others in our local
communities and country. So may Brexit and our current political scene
work for the common good, in our nation and the continent, as well as for
world peace, prosperity and security and a greater sense of our common
humanity. David Lickess

Masham Churches Website

The Masham Group of Parishes now has a website - go to
www.mashamparishes.org to have a look. This is currently a work in
progress - to help us make it better please email suggestions or
photographs of church events to Nick Morgan at
revnjmorgan@gmail.com or telephone 01765 635039
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From the Archbishops of Canterbury and York
The General Election.
The season of Easter invites us to celebrate and to renew our love of
God and our love of neighbour, our trust and hope in God and in each
other. In the midst of a frantic and sometimes fraught election campaign,
our first obligation as Christians is to pray for those standing for office,
and to continue to pray for those who are elected. We recognise the
enormous responsibilities and the vast complexity of the issues that our
political leaders face. We are constantly reminded of the personal costs
and burdens carried by those in political life and by their families. Our
second obligation as Christians at these times is to set aside apathy and
cynicism and to participate, and encourage others to do the same. At a
practical level that could mean putting on a hustings event for
candidates, volunteering for a candidate, or simply making sure to vote
on Thursday 8th June. The Christian virtues of love, trust and hope
should guide and judge our actions, as well as the actions and policies of
all those who are seeking election to the House of Commons and to lead
our country.
This election is being contested against the backdrop of deep and
profound questions of identity. Opportunities to renew and reimagine our
shared values as a country and a United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland only come around every few generations. We are in
such a time. Our Christian heritage, our current choices and our
obligations to future generations and to Gods world will all play a
shaping role. If our shared British values are to carry the weight of where
we now stand and the challenges ahead of us, they must have at their
core cohesion, courage and stability. Cohesion is what holds us
together. The United Kingdom, when at its best, has been represented
by a sense not only of living for ourselves, but by a deeper concern for
the weak, poor and marginalised, and for the common good. At home
that includes education for all, the need for urgent and serious solutions
to our housing challenges, the importance of creating communities as
well as buildings, and a confident and flourishing health service that
gives support to all - especially the vulnerable - not least at the beginning
and end of life. Abroad it is seen in many ways, including the 0.7% aid
commitment, properly applied in imaginative ways, standing up for those
suffering persecution on grounds of faith, and our current leading on
campaigns against slavery, trafficking, and sexual violence in conflicts.
Courage, which includes aspiration, competition and ambition, should
guide us into trading agreements that, if they are effective and just, will
also reduce the drivers for mass movements of peoples. We must affirm
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our capacity to be an outward looking and generous country, with
distinctive contributions to peacebuilding, development, the environment
and welcoming the stranger in need. Our economic and financial
systems at home and abroad should aim to be engines of innovation, not
simply traders for their own account. The need for a just economy is
clear, but there is also the relatively new and influential area of just
finance, and there are dangers of an economy over -reliant on debt,
which risks crushing those who take on too much. Courage also
demands a radical approach to education, so that the historic failures of
technical training and the over - emphasis on purely academic subjects
are rebalanced, growing productivity and tackling with vigour the
exclusion of the poorest groups from future economic life.
Stability, an ancient and Benedictine virtue, is about living well with
change. Stable communities will be skilled in reconciliation, resilient in
setbacks and diligent in sustainability, particularly in relation to the
environment. They will be ones in which we can be collectively a nation
of glad and generous hearts. To our concern for housing, health and
education as foundations for a good society, we add marriage, the family
and the household as foundational communities, which should be
nurtured and supported as such, not just for the benefit of their members,
but as a blessing for the whole of society.
Contemporary politics needs to re-evaluate the importance of religious
belief. The assumptions of secularism are not a reliable guide to the way
the world works, nor will they enable us to understand the place of faith
in other peoples lives. Parishes and Chaplaincies of the Church of
England serve people of all faiths and none. Their contribution and that
of other denominations and faiths to the well-being of the nation is
immense schools, food banks, social support, childcare among many
others - and is freely offered. But the role of faith in society is not just
measured in terms of service-delivery. The new Parliament, if it is to take
religious freedom seriously, must treat as an essential task the
improvement of religious literacy. More immediately, if we aspire to a
politics of maturity and generosity, then the religious faith of any election
candidate should not be treated by opponents as a vulnerability to be
exploited. We look forward to a media and political climate where all
candidates can feel confident that they can be open about the impact of
their faith on their vocation to public service.
Religious belief is the well-spring for the virtues and practices that make
for good individuals, strong relationships and flourishing communities. In
Britain, these embedded virtues are not unique to Christians, but they
have their roots in the Christian history of our four nations. If treated as
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partners in the project of serving the country, the churches and other
faiths have much to contribute to a deep understanding and outworking
of the common good. Political responses to the problems of religiously-
motivated violence and extremism, at home and overseas, must also
recognise that solutions will not be found simply in further secularisation
of the public realm. Mainstream religious communities have a central role
to play; whilst extremist narratives require compelling counter-narratives
that have a strong theological and ideological foundation.
Cohesion, courage and stability are all needed in our response to the
continuing national conversation about migration and refugees. Offering
a generous and hospitable welcome to refugees and migrants is a vital
expression of our common humanity, but it is not without cost and we
should not be deaf to the legitimate concerns that have been expressed
about the scale of population flows and the differential impact it has on
different parts of society. The pressures of integration must be shared
more equitably. These deep virtues and practices love, trust and hope,
cohesion, courage and stability - are not the preserve of any one political
party or worldview, but go to the heart of who we are as a country in all of
its diversity. An election campaign, a Parliament and a Government that
hold to these virtues give us a firm foundation on which to live well
together, for the common good.
We keep in our prayers all those who are standing in this election and
are deeply grateful for their commitment to public service. All of us as
Christians, in holding fast to the vision of abundant life, should be open
to the call to renounce cynicism, to engage prayerfully with the
candidates and issues in this election and by doing so to participate
together fully in the life of our communities.
In the Name of our Risen Lord. Justin Welby. John Sentamu.

BARBECUE In aid of the Four & Twenty of Masham Charity

(Four & Twenty makes grants to local young people in further education)
Saturday 1st July from 12.00 2.00 p.m.at Nutwith House, Millgate,
Masham (Just off the Market Place turning by the school)
Steak, sausage & burger 7.50. Sausage & burger 5 from members of
the Four & Twenty including David Cleeves 01765 689255 John Todd
01765 689572 or Masham Community Office. Bar & Raffle

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 CHURCH OF ENGLAND SERVICES
Pentecost 8.00 a.m. Masham Holy Communion
4th June 9.15 a.m. Healey Holy Communion
10.45 a.m Masham Family Service
10.45 a.m. North Stainley Holy Communion
10.45 a.m. Well Holy Communion
10.45 a.m. West Tanfield Holy Communion

Trinity Sunday8.00 a.m. Masham Holy Communion

11th June 9.30 a.m. West Tanfield Family Service
10.45 a.m. Masham Holy Communion
10.45 a.m. Snape Holy Communion
4.00 p.m. North Stainley Revive
6.30 p.m. Healey Evensong

First Sunday 9.15 am. Healey Holy Communion

After Trinity 10.45 a.m. Masham Holy Communion
18th June 10.45 a.m. North Stainley Service of the Word
10.45 a.m. Well Holy Communion
6.30 p.m. West Tanfield Evensong

Second 8.00 a.m. Masham Holy Communion

Sunday 10.45 a.m. Masham Holy Communion
after Trinity 10.45 a.m. West Tanfield Holy Communion
25th June 4.00 p.m. North Stainley Revive
6.30 p.m. Healey Choral Evensong
6.30 p.m. Snape Evensong

From the Registers

Weddings
22nd April Matthew Bainbridge and Frances Wilkinson at Masham
6th May Edward Staveley and Alexandra Plaster at Masham
R.I.P.
2nd May Charotte Wood at Masham

Singing for Fun 7 plus

Following the success of the adults Singing for Fun, there will be a pilot
session for children and young people, over the age of 7 on Saturday 10
June in St. Marys Church, Masham at 3 pm to 4.30 pm We will be
singing popular songs and music from shows. Parents are welcome to
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stay. Parents will be asked to sign a permission slip on arrival with any
details of any allergies/health requirements of their child. If children are
coming without a parent, would you email l.hunter57@outlook.com so
you can bring a permission slip with you. Ann Rudd is leading the group
with support from Roger, Laura and Lesley, all of whom have a DBS
check. This is a one-off session but if enough youngsters would like us
to continue then we will set further dates. We would love to see you on
10 June. If you are not able to make the 10th but would be interested in
the future, please email Lesley on the email above and we will contact
you. The June Singing for Fun is on Tuesday 13th June at 1.15 pm. In St.
Marys church Masham. We sing for an hour and then have a cuppa.
Annual Report Live Coffee morning
Thank you to everyone who performed, baked cakes, made coffee, gave
donations at the coffee morning on April 22nd. I am pleased to tell you
that we were able to send 460 to the Disaster Emergency Committee
for East Africa.
Pie & Pint
The next Pie and Pint will be held on June 5th at the Bay Horse pub, 12
for 12.30 pm for the usual chat and good company. Please let Jim or
Lesley know if you are coming. 689828.
Hope Rose Garden
The rose bed on the Hope community garden is now planted with roses
many of which are in memory of loved ones. There will be a ceremony of
dedication on Saturday 3rd June at 11.00 am conducted by the Revd.
David Cleeves. On this occasion a rose will be planted in memory of
Margaret Boshier. Very recently a rose was planted in memory of Ann
Tattum, former church warden, this will enable a photograph of the rose
and setting to be taken to France for her husband David. All are
welcome to come and stay for a tea or coffee following the short
ceremony. For more information contact Jim Hunter 01765 689828
Sister Rita
Sister Rita a new musical play, by Jim Hunter, is coming to St. Marys in
the last week of October. The play is based on the life of Sister Rita, a
no-nonsense nun, who runs a drop-in centre in one of the poorest parts
of Manchester. She is a lady who has a healthy distain for authority. She
eats difficult Council Officials for breakfast! Most of the time however,
she uses her persuasive charm particularly on the Bishop.
The play throws up many issues especially those experienced by
young people.. Sister Rita re distributes wealth, but legally, unlike a
famous character from the past, who is featured in the play.

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What do we need? Young people to act and sing on the stage supported
by a small adult cast, a chorus, an orchestra, technicians and stage
hands, front of house and marketing. Much like the 60 people who
carried out similar roles in the Cosmos last year. All are welcome
previous experience not required just a willingness to make an effort
and have fun! Find Out More Saturday 1st July at 3.30 pm in St. Marys
church or speak to Jim - 01765 689828

METHODIST CHURCH SERVICES

4th June 10.30am West Tanfield Mrs Linda Blackburn
10.30 am Masham Rev. David Wood
10.30 am Snape All Age-Graham Pentelow
6.30 pm Maple Creek Ros Arnold
6.30 pm Snape Rev K Phipps

11th June 10.30am West Tanfield Rev.Dr Pat Malham

10.30 am Masham Peter Fenwick
10.30 am Snape Rev. Bayes
6.30 pm Ellington Rowland Dent
6.30 pm Snape Rev C Lakes

18th June 10.30am West Tanfield Steve Laugher

10.30 am Masham Lynda Blackburn
10.30 am Snape Rev.Dr Pat Malham
6.30 pm Masham Kings Praise

25th June 10.30am West Tanfield Mrs A Barnett

10.30 am Masham Conference Sunday.
10.30 am Snape Rachel Duck
6.30 pm Ellington Steve Laugher
6.30 pm Snape Mr D Boddy

NEWS FROM MASHAM

Methodist News
DAY TRIP TO BOUNDARY MILLS, SHIREMOOR on Tuesday, 6th June
leaving Masham at 10.00am and returning for 5.00pm.To book, please
see Lynda Hutchinson or phone 688170. All are welcome
Thursday Club
Meet at Maple Creek at 2.30pm, and is open to everyone, Refreshments,
good company, speakers and music. Everyone welcome.
June 8th Singalong and June 22nd Ray Blyth A Grand Day Out
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 WELLBEING CAF
We hear a lot about dementia these days, and we know that it can be a
very isolating condition both for those living with dementia and for those
who care for them.
This new project is now well on its way. In April we had some excellent
teaching about dementia in its various forms from our Methodist minister,
Rev Dr Pat Malham (formerly a GP and a psychiatrist). In May we had
training for our volunteers from the staff of Dementia Forward, and on
Wednesday, 24th May, the Wellbeing Caf was officially launched at
Masham Methodist Church. We are now open for business from 12.30-
3.30pm every Wednesday afternoon except Christmas!
The Caf is primarily for people living with dementia, offering an
opportunity to get out of the house and have a few hours of company
with a variety of activities to take part in or just to chill out in a friendly
place, with tea on tap! We are also hoping that some of you will become
Friends of the Wellbeing Caf and feel free just to pop in from time to
time for a chat or to try out the activities playing quoits, for example, or
joining in a game of snakes and ladders.
The caf will be run by volunteers, and is being supported by Dementia
Forward who will be giving us access to all their services. We hope to
build up a body of information which will be of use to those who join us,
and we also hope that we may be able to attract some other services to
be available during the sessions. We have already arranged for a
monthly visit from a private podiatrist.
We have recruited some excellent volunteers, but we need more and
would love to hear from anyone who could offer us some time. We are
not expecting everyone to be able to give a weekly commitment even
one afternoon a month would be very useful.
If you would like more information about the caf,or would like to
volunteer, please contact Joy Rayden on (01765) 689310.

Afternoon Tea
A Palm Court Afternoon Tea and Summer Crafts Afternoon will take place
on Monday 26th June from 1.30 til 4.00 at Masham Methodist Church.
Everyone is very welcome. For more information contact
rachelmdharrison@gmail.com or call Rachel on 07812 938701

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Masham Sports Association (MSA) 100+ Club Draw - Just 5 For
The Whole Year!
Go on, have a flutter! One 5 note will include your number in each
monthly draw from this July until June 2018. There will be (at least) 2
10 winners each month and a 50 winner in December and June, too!
Great news this year is that you'll also become a Social Member of the
Association for the year, too! Tickets are available from: R F Broadley
Insurance Brokers, Basil Sturdy, Derek Chapman, Dot Elliott
(07732194027) & the Club House on Saturdays - you could also treat
yourself to a sausage sandwich, a cuppa, afternoon tea or a pint,
depending on what time of the day you visit! Please support us to keep
The Rec looking as fantastic as it does.

Mashamshire Tennis Club - Junior Open Event

On the afternoon of Sunday 7th May the Mashamshire Tennis Club
hosted a Junior Open Event for 7 to 11 year olds. This event, the first of
its kind for a number of years, attracted 20 junior boys and girls who
were kept entertained by a variety of different games and activities, all of
which they embraced with energy and enthusiasm.
The children were kept focused on the task in hand (most of the time
anyway) by Lara Theakston to whom our thanks go for her efforts in
organising and running this event. As well as motivating and directing
the juniors, Lara also kept her small team of helpers, Michelle Clyde,
Norma & Tom Johnson in line and fully occupied. Please keep an eye out
for posters or visit our website www.mashamshiretennisclub.co.uk
where details of this and other club events can be found. If you would
like to join or have any other question about our club please contact the
Chairman, Tom Johnson on 01765 603593.

The Blue Light Gallery: Teena Lucas is returning to the Blue Light
Gallery for June with her felt work and Carol Archer returns with her
popular oils and watercolours of Masham and local Dales views. The
Gallery is open the same time as the Community Office: Monday-
Saturday, 10am-3pm. For more information about future exhibitions or if
you would like to exhibit, please contact The Blue Light Gallery at the
Community Office, 7 Little Market Place, Masham, HG4 4DY or call
01765 680 200 or e-mail: info@visitmasham.com.

Farmers Market: Masham Market Square from 9am-2pm on Sunday 4 th

June and every first Sunday of the month. A great array of stalls selling
field fresh fruit and vegetables, bakery products, desserts, confectionery,
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 the finest quality meats and sausages, scotch eggs, oils and dressings,
herbs, honey, preserves, cider and an abundance of cheese. Also
traders specialising in vegetarian and vegan savouries and gluten free
goodies. For further information call Nigel Davison on 07831 801592.
www.northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com.
Bookstart Bear Week: at Masham Community Library from 5th-11th
June. Bookstart is the worlds first national book-gifting programme
established in 1992 and run by the reading charity Book Trust aimed at
pre-school children. Come and visit the Library to explore stories, books
and rhymes and receive free books and games. Look out for Story-time
posters nearer the time. For more information, please call Masham
Library on 01765 680204. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday,
10am-3pm, Wednesdays 10am-4pm and on Saturdays 10am-2pm. Lift
for buggies (and fun factor!). Upstairs in the Community Office, 7 Little
Market Place, Masham HG4 4DY. www.bookstart.org.uk/events/national-
bookstart-week.
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service Band Concert: on Saturday
10th June at 7.30pm. RABI, the charity supporting farming families,
presents A Summer Sizzler of a concert with a wide variety of pieces
including military classics, pop favourites and selections from stage and
screen. As well as supporting official fire service engagements, the band
has developed a strong following with excellent concerts all over the
country, and international tours including recent trips to Canada, Poland
and Belgium. Tickets at 12.50 including a hearty supper are available
from Mashamshire Community Office. Tel: 01765 680 200. Raffle and
bar available. All proceeds to the North Yorkshire Committee of the
Royal Agricultural Benevolent Association. www.rabi.org.uk/tag/north-
yorkshire/.
Laughter Yoga: at Masham Methodist Church Hall on Tuesday 13th June
(and every 2nd Tuesday of the month) from 5.50-7pm. A simple, gentle
and healthy exercise that suits all ages and abilities. Come and connect
with your laughter for Happiness, Health and Wellbeing. No special
clothing or equipment is required and it is available to everyone
regardless of level of fitness or previous experience. 5 (or donation).
Under 16s go free. Please arrive 10 minutes early as we start and finish
on time. For more information, please call Tim on 07861 388307, email:
tim@laughtertime.co.uk.
Nuns: A talk by Mrs McQuire for the Fearby & Healey WI on Wednesday
14th June at 7.30pm at Masham Town Hall. Competition is Summer
flowers in a cream jug. Non-Members welcome at 3 per meeting.
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Citizens Advice Drop-In Advice Session (Craven & Harrogate
Districts): at Mashamshire Community Office on Thursday 15 th June
(please note this is the third Thursday in the month, not the usual first).
Drop-in session from 10am-12pm. Free, confidential, independent,
impartial advice. Advice line 03444 111444 (standard rate) Email:
advice@cravenandharrogatecab.cabnet.org.uk. Email enquiry form:
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/cravenandharrogtedistrictscab.
www.citizensadvice.org.uk.
Julian Smith MP Surgery: at Masham Town Hall on Friday 16 th June
from 3.30-4.30pm. If you would like to see Julian, please book an
appointment on: 01756 795898 or email: julian.smith.mp@parliament.uk
www.juliansmith.org.uk
Shunted Again! Steve Gribbins real history of the railways: at
Masham Town Hall on Friday 16th June at 7.30pm. Veteran train traveller
and stand-up comedian Steve Gribbin rails against the current state of
our railway system. Using his very worst journeys as examples, Steve
takes us on a (de)tour of cancellations, delays and overcrowding thats
enough to drive you to drive. Its the antidote to Michael Portillo. But he
doesnt stop there (its not scheduled). Steve shunts back into history to
acknowledge the immense social change that the trains have brought,
from the adoption of railway time (not an oxymoron), to the movement
of goods and services, including, of course, troops on their way to war.
The show is a mixture of stand-up, songs and train announcements, as
Steve examines all aspects of the railways, from Beeching to Brunel,
H2O to HS2. Along the way, audiences will be encouraged to relate their
worst rail journeys and personal stories such as that of Steves great
grandfather John Gribbin, a railwayman who was knocked over and
killed at Liverpool Lime Street in 1932. Tickets 10 from Mashamshire
Community Office on 01765-680200 or email: info@visitmasham.com.
Vintage Home and Lifestyle: at Masham Town Hall on Saturday 17 th
June from 10am4pm. The perfect place for vintage, vintage inspired,
antiques, salvage, up-cycling, rustic home dcor, garden, heritage crafts,
and artisan wares for your home, garden and lifestyle. Admission: 1 for
adults with 50% donated to Saving Yorkshires Dogs
(www.sydrescue.org.uk) For more information
visit: www.heartisanevents.co.uk or email: hello@heartisanevents.co.uk.
Craft and Gift Fair: at Masham Town Hall on Saturday 24th and Sunday
25th June from 10am-4pm. Good variety of fine quality crafts and gifts
including hand crafted wood lamps, bowls, clocks, fashion jewellery in
latest designs, greeting cards and more. Local artists. Free admission.

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Crafted by Hand: returns to Masham Town Hall on Sunday 2 nd July from
10am-4pm. Showcasing the best artists and craft makers from the
North. Meet artists and makers, buy contemporary arts and crafts.
Watch and try your hand at: Giant Knitting, Blacksmithing, Making a
ceramic animal, Throwing a pot, Stamping jewellery, Weaving, Pole lathe
turning, Lamp work, Glass beads Homemade refreshments. For more
information visit: www.by-handevents.com. Sponsored by Masham
Gallery and ArtisOn.
Masham Area Liftshare Launch: is up and running. This is a FREE
journey matching service to all those who live, work, or travel in and
around Masham. Do you travel regularly to your place of work or do you
need a lift to College? Do you need to visit a relative or fancy a days
shopping trip? You can choose to car share as little or as often as you
like, it doesnt have to be on a regular basis. Register your request or
offer of a lift on www.masham.liftshare.com or if you have any questions
or need help accessing the website, please pop into Mashamshire
Community Office, call 01765 680 200 or email: info@visitmasham.com.
Mashamshire Show Schedules and Entry Forms: are now available
from Mashamshire Community Office, Rogers Butchers and Broadleys
Insurance Brokers. The Show takes place on Saturday 9 th September in
Masham Town Hall. Most of the regular classes covering flowers,
farmers, vegetables, photography, children, handicraft, preserves and
cookery are available as usual. New and revised classes including a
Brexit Flower Arrangement and for the men and boys theres time for
practising your Scotch Egg and Chocolate Brownies. Schedules and
entry forms can also be downloaded at www.mashamshireshow.org.uk .
Harrogate Borough Council Garden Waste Service: will soon be
changing. From 1st January 2018 the green sacks that can be bought
from Mashamshire Community Office will no longer be collected by
Harrogate Borough Council. Please consider how many you will need
throughout 2017 when you purchase them. If your property is not eligible
for a garden waste wheelie bin (due to vehicle access restrictions and
location) you will be able to subscribe to the new biodegradable garden
sack scheme from January 2018. For more information and updates visit
www.harrogate.gov.uk/gardenwaste or call Customer Services on 01423
500600.
Keep Moving: For gentler exercise and movement at a steadier pace
for those of us challenged by age, weight, injury or indolence. Good
company. Every Monday at 10am at Masham Town Hall. Just turn up.
Family Karate: Every Wednesday at Masham Town Hall from 6.15-
7.15pm. Fun, Fitness and Self-Defence. Ages 5+. Pay as you go. 5 per
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session. First class free. For further information please contact
enquiries@martialartsforlife.co.uk.
Bingo: at Maple Creek. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 1.30pm.
Everyone welcome. For more information, please call Amanda on 01765
689 371.
Rhythm Time: Every Thursday in Masham Methodist Hall from 12.30-
2.30pm. Fun music classes for your baby, toddler or pre-schooler. Free
trial. Call Ami 07340 048804 for more information.
www.rhythmtime.net/am4.
Tai Chi: takes place on Friday mornings, 9.45-11am at Masham Town
Hall. The ancient art of flowing moves that help maintain general health,
promotes healing, relieves stress and improves energy levels. The class
is for all abilities and you can work at your own pace. 5.50 per week,
pay as you go or block discount. For more information, contact Sifu
Anwar on 07889 852360 or email annieanwar7@gmail.com.

Masham CE VA School Tour De Yorkshire

What a fantastic day was had by all for the Tour de
Yorkshire. The sheep the children painted looked
amazing and was admired far and wide!
Maypole
Those of you who could join us will know what a superb
job the children (and staff) did at the maypole celebrations. The sun
shone, the pole didnt wobble and the children danced their socks off!
Spelling Bee Success
We were thrilled to take up our place in the final of the spelling bee. The
children had been frantically practising some very tricky spellings (a lot of
the adult spectators admitted they would be baffled!) and were incredibly
proud to let you know they came joint second place!
Thank you to all of you who have made me feel so welcome in the past
few weeks as I have taken up post as Head teacher. I have really
enjoyed getting to know the children and look forward to meeting more
members of the community soon. Fiona Lawson-Ross Head teacher

Masham Local History Group

There will be a meeting in Masham Town Hall on Saturday 24th June at
10am in the History Room to begin the cataloguing of the second phase
of the Trinity Papers relating to Masham. If you are interested, please
come along and have a chat.

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NEWS FROM WEST TANFIELD
Methodist News
07th June - 12.15 - Lunch in the schoolroom
19th June - Homemakers meet for afternoon tea at Fountains Abbey
25th June - 12.15 - Lunch in the schoolroom following morning service

West Tanfield and District Flower Club

Our forthcoming trip to Castle Howard is on Thursday June 29th to visit
their flower festival. We will leave West Tanfield at 9-15am. Any one
wishing to join us will be very welcome. Names please to Pauline Staton
telephone 01765 689175 or Brenda Raw 01677 470557. Brenda Raw

Thank you
May I take this opportunity to say a heartfelt thanks for the love shown to
me on my 90th birthday in April. I received so many gifts, together with
flowers , cards and good wishes. I was quite overwhelmed and all I can
say is a huge thank you to all concerned. Sylvia K. Smith

Tanfield Parish Council. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday

21st June at 7pm in the Memorial Hall. There are vacancies for
Councillors so if you are interested please contact the Clerk for more
information. Alison E Carter on 07762403999 or email
tanfieldparishcouncil@yahoo.co.uk

Nicky's Pre-school: This term we see the return of forest school on

Friday afternoons. The children have enjoyed exploring the forest area,
searching for mini-beasts, sliding down mud banks and generally getting
their hands dirty. If you think your 3 year old would enjoy this adventure
whilst at childcare then come along and see what we have to offer.
Nickys Pre-school is also now offering the government funded 30 hours
extended entitlement as well as the universal 15 hours entitlement for 3
year olds. In certain cases some 2 year old children are entitled to free
childcare too. Please contact our manager Jennie on 01677 470123 or
visit our website: www.nickyspreschool.co.uk for further information.

NEWS FROM WELL

Cleaning Party St. Michaels Well Saturday 24th June 10.00 a.m.
Help would be much appreciated to clean St. Michaels after the recent
building work. Even if you can only manage half an hour do come and
join us. Please bring cleaning materials coffee and biscuits provided.
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Well Playing Field there is still some money to spend on equipment
for the field, it could be more seating, cross trainer for adults or
something similar. If you have any suggestions could you let Helen
Kitching know as soon as possible please
Well Cycling Group - Now up and cycling again, 7.00 pm start. Meet at
the bus shelter at the crossroads. A mixture of bikes and recumbent
bikes going along, rides of around 12 miles in the local area
Well Walkers June longer walks, generally around 5-7 miles, will be on
Monday 5th & 19th, 10.00 am from Orchard House. Telephone 470305 for
more information if you want to come along and join in, everyone
welcome, you dont have to live in the village to join in.
Shorter, easier walks of up to 4 miles to take place on Monday 12 th & 26th
June, 10.00 am from Orchard House, everyone welcome. Tele 470426
for more information if you want to come along or know of any shorter
walks we could do or that you want to suggest
Well Ladies Coffee Wednesday 14th June at Liz Rosss house,
Hambleton View, Well Bank, 2.30 pm
Wellies Craft Group Tuesday 6th June at Julia Hambys, Church Street,
7.00 pm, everyone welcome, you dont have to be crafty to join in. Just
come and listen if you dont have anything you particularly want to do
Well Parish Council the next meeting will be Monday 12 th June at The
Institute, 7.00 pm. The Annual General Meeting and Annual Village
Meeting were held on the 8th May where reports were presented from
various groups within the village
Well Village Website www.wellvillage.org.uk, or email
info@wellvillage.org.uk.
Village Email Contact Group several emails a month are sent out to
those on the list, if you want to be included or no longer wish to receive
emails please contact the clerk on clerk@wellvillage.org.uk. Your email
address will not be disclosed to any other parties and kept confidential.
Defibrillator Code the code for the defibrillator machine is C147 and is
also on the side of the porch at The Milbank Arms is on the notice on the
notice board across the road next to the bus shelter. Please let the Clerk
know in the event of it being used so that new pads can be ordered.

NEWS FROM SNAPE

Churches Together Lunch
Sunday 11th June in Snape Institute. 8 adults, 3 children. Bookings to
Hazel on 470005 or Alison 470204 by 7th June please. Donations of food
gratefully received. See above. All profits to the Air Ambulance.

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Craft and chat Tuesday 20th June from 2-4pm in the chapel
schoolroom. Bring your own craft along or join in a communal one, and
enjoy the friendly chat and coffee.
Friday 16th June An evening of music and testimony from the
Christian composer, Marilyn Baker.
Coffee morning and Cake Stall Saturday 24th June 10-12noon, at the
chapel. The cake stall is for the Over 60's party fund. Please come and
support it, and enjoy the coffee and chat.
Sunshine Corner Friday 16th & 30th June 3.30-5pm for school age
children, in the chapel schoolroom. A time of fun, games, activities and
craft all based around a biblical story. All are welcome.
Under 5's Held each Wednesday in the chapel schoolroom, from 10-
11.30am. A small friendly group where both tots and parents, (and
grandparents) can get together. Please join us.
Youth club June 8th & 22nd .....7-9pm.....in the institute. Different
activities, indoor and out for age 11 and over, each fortnight
Whitby Trip. Snape Methodist Church would like to invite you, to join
them on a trip to the seaside. Our trip is planned to visit Whitby on the
17th August 2017, leaving outside the Village Hall prompt at 8.45am and
returning to the village at approx 8pm.
The cost is free to under 4's ( You must provide your own child seat ).
Children 4 to 15 is 6, Adults, & Young people 16+ is 12
However if your child is involved with the Children's Worship groups,
Sunshine Corner or the Village Youth Club then there is NO charge for
them. Children must be accompanied by an adult, but the Young
people from Youth Club can be responsible for themselves but will need
to have parental consent. Please, come and join us for a fun day at the
beach. Please contact Mrs Ann Donaldson on 01677 470239 to book
your seats.
Snape Institute Committee has recently issued a full programme of
events happening over the next 6 months. In June there will be
- a concert by the Leeming Military Wives Choir on Friday 2 June -
tickets are 8 and the concert commences at 19.30
- On Saturday 24 June - The Library Theatre Touring Company will
perform two of Alan Bennetts Talking Heads plays accompanied by
dinner. This commences at 19.00 and tickets cost 12.
Tickets need to be pre-booked by ringing Sarah Lowe, tel 470444.
A range of exercise and keep fit classes are now in place in the
village Institute as follows:
Monday - Carpet Bowls -14.00 - 16.00. Monday - Circuits -19.30 - 20.30
Tuesday - Yoga -11.00 - 12.30 (term time only).Tuesday - Keep Fit -19.00
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-20.00. Wednesday - Table Tennis -19.00 - 21.00. Thursday - Zumba
-16.00 to 17.00. Friday - Circuits - 9.30 - 10.30. Friday - Tai Chi -11.45
to 13.00 (term time only). For further information about the above
classes or events at the Institute please contact Sarah, tel 470444.
A vintage fashion exhibition, show and afternoon tea are to be held in
the Village Institute over the weekend of 15/16 July. The theme of the
event is "Let's party". We have a selection of clothes to display but
would welcome the loan of any other party clothes which are
antique/vintage to add to the display. If you are willing to loan us
anything please contact Sarah Lowe on tel 01677 470444.

NEWS FROM NORTH STAINLEY

Revive At St. Marys, North Stainley
A new style of church service starts this month in North Stainley. 'Revive'
runs on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 4pm and is normally
led by Revd Nick Morgan. The service will be more informal in style than
our Sunday morning services and... well, rather than us trying to describe
it, why not come along and find out? The service is suitable for all ages
(this does not mean it is only aimed at children, though, by any means).
This is in addition to North Stainley's regular Sunday morning services
(1st and 3rd Sundays of each month) which continue as before. The first
services are at 4pm on June 11th & 25th and July 9th in St Mary's
Church, North Stainley. All welcome.
Club 50 Our next meeting is on Thursday 1st June at 7.30pm in the
Village Hall. At this meeting we will be hearing from a North Stainley
local, Paul Read, who will present a talk entitled "Our Clean Rivers and
Seas". On 6th July we will be having a social evening at The Staveley
Arms which will include a barbecue. The Club is open to all so if you'd
like to come along or would like to more information, please contact Sally
on 07793 134724.

NEWS FROM HEALEY

St Paul's Healey Coffee Morning will be held in Masham Town Hall on
Saturday 3rd June from 9.30 am until 1.00 pm. Tombola prizes to Basil
Sturdy (01765 689543). Cakes, Books, Bric-a-brac,Produce, Toiletries,
jewellery, cards etc. to Dorothy Smith, Anne Ramsay or Delia Richmond.
For more information please contact Delia on 01765 658765

Choral Evensong
St. Pauls Church, Healey at Sunday June 25 th at 4.00 p.m. with the
Roseberry Church Music Singers. All are welcome
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