..
Oct/Nov 2010 - Published by the Pocklington Group of Churches
MEMORIES
Remember the summer? It probably
already seems to be a distant memory
now we are back at school or work.
Did you remember 9/11?
We will soon be remembering God’s
good gifts to us at Harvest Festivals
in churches and schools..
Remember remember the fifth of
November was a TV advert for
fireworks when I was a child.
On Remembrance Sunday those who have been injured or given their
life in the service of our country in conflicts past and present are
remembered
Every Sunday, churches across our region remember that ‘God loved
the world so much that He gave His only son so that whoever believes
in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.’
REMEMBER
Inside your Link
Remember remember
Index
The group of Churches personnel
From the Vicarage
Regular Group Events
Burnby News
Birgitta conquers Ben Nevis – for SSAFA
News from Nunburnholme
A bit of Fun about a serious activity
Can anybody help
CH@TT
Plentiful Harvest (Festivals)
October Services
November Services
Mothers Union Dates
Londeborough News
Christmas Boxes
Shiptonthorpe News
Village Hall News
Chatty Gardens – open to all
Alpha
Kids news
Wydale events and the CHRISTMAS MENU
From one cracked pot to another
News from Millington
Events 4 Kidz and Youth
Diary Dates
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Large print versions of ‘The Link’ are
available on request
Articles to be sent to:
Mike & Freda Bailey,
Rose Villa, Town Street, Shiptonthorpe, YO43 3PE
: thelink2010@ymail.com
: 01430 873318.
Next copy deadline
Friday 12th November 2010
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Page 2
The Pocklington Group of Parishes
The Combined Benefices of Pocklington Wold and Londesborough Wold
Vicar
Church Office
Revd Geoff Hollingsworth
01759 306045
Magazine Editor:
Freda Bailey
01430 873318
Church Wardens
St Giles, Burnby
Mr J Hewitt
01759 302622
St Ethelburga, Great Givendale
Mr J Goodhart
Mrs A Larard
01759 368817
01759 368123
St Martin, Hayton
Mrs E Thackray
01759 304317
St Mary, Huggate
Mrs R Braithwaite
Dr E Taylor
01377 288422
01377 288040
All Saints, Londesborough
Mrs B Ashwin
01430 872225
Saint Margaret, Millington
Mr B Sheard
Mrs S Sheard
01759 304783
01759 304783
St James, Nunburnholme
Mrs S Toyne
Dr B James
01759 304948
01377 288420
All Saints, Pocklington
Mr G Thompson
Mr P Davidson
01759 304809
01759 301827
All Saints, Shiptonthorpe
Mrs S Taylor
Mr C Mole
01430 873350
01430 871870
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Page 3
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Page 4
FROM THE VICARAGE
LET US FEED THE WORLD
Living in this area is a joy, we are privileged to see the hills, vales and beautiful
scenery. You don’t have to go far to see the open fields full of crops and at this
time of year see the farmers busily harvesting, ploughing and sowing. It is a
wonderful picture of rural England. But behind the idyllic scenes there is the
unseen world of people working hard in the agricultural and food industry, long
hours, intense work and economic challenges. In my conversations I have
learned of the pressures many are facing in that industry.
In our churches and our schools we are celebrating this month the season of
harvest. This is an opportunity to reflect on where our food comes from and to
give thanks for all the many people actively involved in its production and
supply. The British Food Fortnight, 18th September to 3rd October, provides an
opportunity to go along to events to learn about the food industry, sample foods
and give support to local producers.
When we go into a supermarket there is an overwhelming supply of food
products from around the world which can cause us to lose the seasonal sense of
food, as everything is now available at any time of year. To read the country of
origin on the product can be a surprise as it highlights the interdependence of the
world. This harvest therefore let us rejoice and celebrate the abundance of the
earth’s resources, the interdependence and show our gratitude to those whose
work produces and supplies our material needs.
But at the same time, our TV screens bring to us images and details of so many
places where people are starving, material resources are inadequate and millions
suffer and die from malnutrition and the absence of food, water and shelter. This
raises fundamental questions about the more equal distribution and sharing of
the earth’s resources. Harvest time is an opportunity for us all to do something
positive to help this difficult world situation. Why not miss out on a meal, or
omit non essential items, or stop buying unnecessary products, save the money
and then send it to a charity which is supporting those parts of our world in such
desperate need? If every household gave a small amount, then together it can
have a great impact and there are many charities to choose from.
Harvest time is also a time to remind ourselves that, although the food and our
material possessions are the work of human hands, our Christian faith proclaims
that it is God who is the Creator. Our gratitude and thanksgiving is therefore to
God as well as to people. As the hymn reminds us:
All good gifts around us, are sent from Heaven above, Then thank the Lord, O
thank the Lord, for all his love.
Geoff
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Page 5
Good News Singers
Fellowship
Readings
Prayer
Songs
and Refreshments
At Barmby Moor Methodist Church
29 October 26 November
start at 7.30
No charge
superb supper
All Welcome
Prayers for Healing
At All Saints Pocklington
In the Lady Chapel
Every Monday
12 noon
For about half an hour
Please feel free to ask for prayer, and/or join us.
Contact Paddy Palmer
01759 304099
A Quiet Day will be held at Rosalie and Howard
Richardson’s, Blacksmith’s Cottage Burnby from 10am to 3pm
11 October. The facilitator will be the Revd Paul Davis.
Morning coffee, light lunch and tea on departure will be
provided. Please book by calling 01759 307178. Donations
for food and speaker’s expenses welcome.
Everyone is welcome at any or all of the
meetings that are in The Link.
Remember not the sins of my youth............according to thy mercy
remember thou me for thy goodness sake O Lord. Ps 25:7
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Page 6
Burnby News
Fund Raising
The 2nd Burnby Banquet was held in the church
in July and around £600 was raised towards the
church funds. Our thanks to all those who
supported, both by attending and for all the help
provided.
Harvest
Festival is on October 8th and
the traditional supper will
follow the service.
It is hoped to have a quiz night later
in the year, the date will be
announced as soon as the details are
known.
St Giles church, along with many other small parish churches, struggles
to keep on top of its financial
responsibilities and one way to help
keep a head above water is to hold as
many fund raising events as
possible. So far we have just about
managed to stay out of the red and a
large part of this is due to the support
we have received from people in the
village, and elsewhere, at the various
fund raisers held. We hope to
continue to provide enjoyable functions in the future with your
continuous support.
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Page 7
We would like to take this opportunity
to thank all those who support the
events, not only for their financial
contributions but for their “hands on”
help too, it is much appreciated by all
on the PCC. It is because of this
generosity that the church keeps going
and remains open. It is hoped that this
may long continue to be.
Many thanks.
Birgitte conquers
Ben Nevis in aid of
SSAFA Forces Help
and helps raise over £3500
Birgitte is a regular at Shiptonthorpe and
Nunburnholme churches, helps out at YF,
a TA at The Market Weighton School and
Mum to Dan and Charlotte. Busy?! Yes,
but she still made time to train, and climb
Ben Nevis to raise funds for SSAFA
(Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen’s Families
Association). Their motto is ‘One Days
service – a lifetime of support.’
A quiz night at The Ship Inn recently also
raised over £200 for SSAFA.
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Page 8
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Page 9
Nunburnholme News
Nunburnholme hosted the “Village
Olympics” this year, in the “Donkey
Paddock”, courtesy of Mike McCallum.
The weather was pleasant and there was a
good turn-out of picnicking spectators and
athletes from Bielby, Burnby, Hayton and
Nunburnholme. The event was won by Bielby, who will host it next year.
The Big Barn Dance, held at Low Farm on 14th August, was a very
enjoyable and well-supported event. Our hosts, Phil and Marlene and
family, did a wonderful job. The band was brilliant, the food excellent
and even the weather was kind. As well as being a very happy, sociable
event, it raised a net total of £891.13 towards the new heating system and
other essential purposes for the church.
The churchyard is looking neat and tidy again thanks to the hard work of
Amy and Emily’s Lifestyle team, who weeded, gravelled and generally
cleaned up the old gravestones and the periphery of the church. They did
an excellent job.
Thanks are also due to the (anonymous) village
residents who cleaned up the telephone box and
repaired the bus shelter; the improvement is
enormous and deserves to be acknowledged.
On December 4th Richard and Ann Webster plan to
host another Wine Tasting event at Totterdown
Farm House; further details nearer the time.
There are already plans afoot for 2011. On the
weekend of June 24-26th we hope to hold a Flower
Festival and Art Exhibition in St James’ church,
and the ever-popular Safari Supper is scheduled for 30th July. Again,
further details will be available nearer the time.
Remember your Creator while you are young, before the days of
trouble come.......your arms shake, your legs grow weak, your teeth
fall out, your eyes can’t see and your ears grow deaf. Ecclesiastes 12
But if you are already old – it’s not too late! Better late than never.
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Page 10
Everyone is different and each person’s prayer is unique...
But there are recognisable personality types.
For fun and insight, which most sums you up?
Lord, help me not to be a
perfectionist. (Did I spell that
correctly?)
Lord, help me to finish everything I
st....
Lord, help me to be more laid back
and help me to do it EXACTLY
RIGHT!
God, help me not to try and run
everything. But if you need some
help, just ask....
Lord, help me to begin relaxing
about little details – starting
tomorrow at 11.41am.
Lord, help me to be less
independent, but let me do it my
way.
God, help me to slow down and
notrushthroughwhatIdoAmen.
Lord, give me patience, and I mean
right now!
God, help me only to do what I can
and trust you for the rest. Do you
mind putting that in writing
though?
Lord, help me to stand up for my
rights (if you don’t mind me
asking.....).
God, help me to keep my mind on
one th ---look! A bird!---ing at a
time
God, help me to consider others
feelings – even if most of them are
oversensitive.
Lord, keep me open to others ideas,
WRONG though they may be.
God, help me to take responsibility
for my own actions, even though
they are not my fault.
God, help me to follow established
procedures today. On second
thoughts, I’ll settle for just the next
few minutes.
God, help me to take things more
SERIOUSLY. Especially parties
and dancing.
Pray as if everything depended on God,
then work as if everything depends on you. Martin Luther
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Page 11
Can anybody help?
Hello - over Bank Holiday weekend we visited St.Ethelburga, Gt.
Givendale, from where I picked up your Link. In 2008 we stayed at the
Hollies in Shiptonthorpe and discovered that the land adjoining had been
known as Little Cleavin. This being my family name and my brother is
our family tree fanatic I was thrilled. The Cleavin family had lived in the
Londesborough area for a number of centuries before the land was
passed to this family. We made contact with the couple now living on
what was renamed Holmfield for a number of years. We have been
unable to ascertain any information about the past history of this
particular piece of land, which is a 'missing link'. I wondered if anyone
reading your Link, as it covers a large area, would be able to lead us in
the right direction to find out more. We absolutely loved the area where
this beautiful Church is placed, the only sound was the twitter of birds,
unusual not to hear traffic as is the case where I live. Many thanks if you
can help, but do not worry if you cannot. Jean Forbes.
Please e mail Jean direct. jeanforbes@hotmail.co.uk. If you are not on e mail,
direct your information to me by post or phone and I will pass it on. Freda
ALL SAINTS
Pocklington
Ch@tt
Food and Drink for Body
and Soul
Join us for a fresh look at
life, the Universe and
Everything
All ages welcome from 1
week to 101 years
Every Sunda @5.15pm
for 45 minutes
01759 304721 for more info
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Page 12
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Page 13
Harvest Festivals
In the Pocklington Group
Harvest Festivals were at Huggate 17 and 19 September
Saturday 25 Sept
5pm
Hayton
BB
Sunday 26 September
6pm
Londesborough
H Petch
Thursday 30 September
7pm
Nunburnholme
BJ
GMD, GH,
Sunday 3 October
10.45am
Pocklington
BB
Sunday 3 October
4pm
Shiptonthorpe
JP
Jeremy
Thursday 7 October
7pm
Gt Givendale
Fletcher
Friday 8 October
7pm
Millington
GMD
Friday 8 October
7.30pm
Burnby
JP
With such an array of dates and times available, we hope there will
be a time and date somewhere that will suit you
Key to Services
MP
AAW
FC
SE
Morning Prayer
All Age Worship
Family Communion
Sung Eucharist
HC
CW
FS
EP
Holy Communion
Common Worship
Family Service
Evening Prayer
Group Service:
Everyone is
invited to our Group Service at All
Saints Church, The Pavement,
Pocklington on Sunday
31st October 2010 at10:45.
The preacher will be
Bishop Martin
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Page 14
Services for October 2010
Date
Season
Time
08.00
09.15
3rd
Trinity 18
10.45
16.00
16.00
08.00
09.15
10th
Trinity 19
10:45
16.00
08.00
09.15
17th
Trinity 20
10.45
16.00
08.00
09.15
24th
Last
Trinity
10:45
16.00
Church
Pocklington
Burnby
Hayton
Huggate
Londesborough
Nunburnholme
Pocklington
Shiptonthorpe
Pocklington
Pocklington
Burnby
Gt Givendale
Huggate
Millington
Londesborough
Pocklington
Shiptonthorpe
Pocklington
Pocklington
Burnby
Hayton
Huggate
Nunburnholme
Pocklington
Shiptonthorpe
Pocklington
Pocklington
Burnby
Gt Givendale
Huggate
Millington
Londesborough
Pocklington
Shiptonthorpe
Pocklington
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Service
HC
MP
HC
MP
MP
AAW
SE
Harvest
EP
HC
MP
MP
MP
HC
HC
FC
AAW
EP
HC
HC
MP
HC
FC
SE
MP
EP
HC
MP
HC
MP
MP
MP
SE
FC
EP
Leader/
Preacher
GMD
JP
GH
JS
JS
BJ
GMD,GH,BB
JP
PP
GH
JP,DVR
PT
BB
GMD
GH
LJS,BB,JP
DVR
JS
JP
SJ
PT
GMD
GMD
JP,PT,DVR
SJ
SEM
LJS
BS
JP
SP
LJS,MB
LJS,MB
SEM,BS
JP,ECS
BS
Page 15
Services for November 2010
Date
Season
Time
08.00
09.15
7th
10.45
16.00
08.00
09.15
14th
10:45
16.00
18.00
08.00
09.15
21st
10.45
16.00
08.00
09.15
28th
16.00
18.00
Church
Pocklington
Burnby
Hayton
Huggate
Londesborough
Nunburnholme
Pocklington
Shiptonthorpe
Pocklington
Pocklington
Burnby
Huggate
Millington
Londesborough
Pocklington
Shiptonthorpe
Pocklington
Gt Givendale
Pocklington
Burnby
Hayton
Huggate
Nunburnholme
Pocklington
Shiptonthorpe
Pocklington
Pocklington
Burnby
Gt Givendale
Huggate
Millington
Pocklington
Shiptonthorpe
Pocklington
Londesborough
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Service
Leader/
Preacher
HC
MP
HC
MP
MP
AAW
SE
HC
EP
HC
MP
MP
HC
HC
FC
AAW
EP
EP
HC
HC
MP
Harvest
FC
SE
MP
EP
HC
MP
HC
MP
MP
SE
FC
Special
Harvest
Page 16
The Mission Team
GMD
GH
EH
SJ
SEM
JP
LJS
JZ
Priests
Gail Dalley
Geoff Hollingsworth
Eric Hoskin
Shelagh Jones
Sylvia Mutch
Jo Parker
Les Slow
Jenny Zarek
BB
PP
DVR
JS
BS
PT
Readers
Bronnie Broadhurst
Paddy Palmer
David Rumbelow
Jenny Skedd
Brian Snelson
Paul Taylor
Lay Worship Leaders
MB
Mike Bailey
BJ
Brian James
SP
Sue Pulko
ECS Liz Stott
MOTHERS’ UNION POCKLINGTON
Programme 2010/2011 “Relationships not Rules”
Loving Lord
We thank you for your love so freely given to all. We pray for families around
the world. Bless the work of the Mothers’ Union as we seek to share your love
through the encouragement, strengthening and support of marriage and family
life. Empowered by your Spirit may we be united in prayer and worship and in
love and service as we reach out as your hands across the world.
In Jesus’ name, Amen
Branch Leader: Bronnie Broadhurst
Tel: 01759 307479
afternoons are at 2.00 pm the Meeting Room All Saints Pocklington
5th October
2nd November
South Africa
Prose and Song
7th December
Reflections on Advent
Bronnie Broadhurst
Accompanist Ruth
Barber
Revd Gail Dalley
4th January 2011 Party Time
Evening Meetings are at 7.30 pm in the Meeting Room All Saints
Pocklington
21st October
18th November
December
The 4 F’s
Joyce Grenfell and Me!
No Meeting
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Nigel Laws
Sheila Barker
Page 17
News from
Londesborough
After a busy time of money raising for
the bells and church expenses, and
some happy and sad events, the year
is drawing to a close with Harvest
Thanksgiving, Remembrance Sunday
and poppies, mince pies, carols and
then Christmas Day when we look back, but also forward to another year.
November 14
Remembrance
Sunday. The service of Remembrance
will be held at 10.45 on 14 November,
the wreath will be laid and there will
be Holy Communion. Mrs Ashwin
will be coming around with the
poppies from the end of October
December 10
The Social
evening for everyone and friends.
Mince pies and other food, some
coffee etc and a Tombola on which to
try our luck. 7pm
December 12
Carol Service This will be at 5pm to enable the
children to come. Lots of carols and readings. Who will volunteer to
read this year? There will be light refreshments after the service
Christmas Eve
There will be Holy Communion at 10.30pm. No
service on Christmas Day or Boxing Day
Coffee Mornings
October 7 at The Old School, hostess Mrs D Holmes
November 4 at 2 Stable Court, hostess Mrs M Brice
December 2 at Ashmount, hostess Mrs L Tolson
February 13 and 20 – Snowdrop Sundays
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Page 18
Fill a Childs
life with
Christmas Joy
Once more at All Saint’s
Shiptonthorpe we will be supporting
the Operation Christmas Child Shoe
Box Appeal. The appeal started in
1990, since then millions of boxes
have been sent to remind needy
children that God loves them and they
are remembered. What things you can Include:
Toys: Bear soft toy, tennis ball, finger puppet, jigsaw, yo-yo, building
blocks, small musical instrument. For Boys trucks and cars, for girls
dolls, clip on earrings etc.
Educational supplies: felt pens, pens, pencils, pencil sharpener, eraser,
colouring book, notepad, picture or puzzle book, chalk, pencil case,
stickers etc.
Hygiene: toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, comb, hair clips, bar of soap,
flannel, etc.
Other items: sweets, (sell by date to be at least March 2011), gloves,
scarf, sunglasses, cap, hat, bangles, necklaces, etc.
All gifts should be new, please include items from each category.
No Thanks! No food especially chocolate. Only exception, nonchocolate sweets. No medicine or vitamins of any kind. No toy guns,
soldiers or knives of any kind. No glass containers or mirrors. No liquids
including blow bubbles, shampoo, bubble bath, toiletry sets, or aerosols.
No dangerous items, sharp objects, scissors or razors. No items of a
political nature. No hand knitted stuffed toys without a CE mark.
Please take your shoe box to All Saints Church, Shiptonthorpe or to
Rose Villa, Town Street, Shiptonthorpe, between Nov 8th – 14th.
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Page 19
Shiptonthorpe News
Morning Prayer will be said at All Saints
Church, Shiptonthorpe at 9.00
am on Fridays except 22 and 29 October. All
welcome!
Harvest Festival at All Saints will be on
Sunday, 3 October at 4pm,
followed by a Harvest Tea and an auction of
the Harvest gifts. Any
items remaining will be given to the Salvation
Army for their work in
the community. Everyone is very welcome to this family service.
On Wednesday, 6 October, we are delighted to welcome the Market
Weighton Waytes Choir to sing in All Saints Church. Tickets for the
concert, which includes light refreshments cost £5, and are available
from Jean Bean (tel: 873337) and from Stuart Bean at his Market
Weighton Butchers shop. Posters giving these details will be displayed
in the village.
Shiptonthorpe Methodist Ladies Group meets in the Chapel first
Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm. All are welcome
Chapel invites you to share in their harvest Celebrations on 3 and 4
October. Sunday’s service will be led by Revd Stephen Burgess,
chairman of the district, at 6pm. Monday begins at 7pm, our speaker will
be Revd Sue Pegg. If you still haven’t met Sue, please come along, it
will be a fine evening. Remember, there are no strangers in Chapel –
only friends you’ve still to meet. The evening will end with a produce
sale.
Chapel Anniversary Celebration w/e
Saturday 13 November at 7pm we are lucky to have one of Market Weighton’s
finest musicians to entertain us. The evening will end with a buffet supper.
Sunday 14 November our 6pm service will be taken bt Revd G Haslam from
York. The new chapel was opened on 18 November 1967, so this year is our
43rd anniversary. Many churches and chapels are struggling to stay open due to
declining numbers, and we at Shiptonthorpe are no exception. We would
welcome your support to keep the chapel open for many more years so
please come, a warm welcome awaits
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Page 20
Shiptonthorpe Village Hall - Diary Dates
Every Monday
Every Tuesday
Tuesday Evenings
Exercise Class 11am – 12 noon
Tiny Tots 2pm – 3:15pm (Term time)
(for details contact Rebecca 01430 872304)
MW Young Farmers (details: 01430 871451)
8 October
Brains of Shiptonthorpe Quiz. Teams of up to 6 people.
£5 per person (includes supper)
20 October Bags for school (proceeds to the playing field) next
collection in so please start keeping your no longer required clothes,
shoes, handbags and other textiles. Bags will be put through
Shiptonthorpe letterboxes early October. To arrange collection of any
full bags or if you need more bags please contact Di Thompson (01430
872079) otherwise please leave your bags outside the Village Hall before
midday on the 20th
For more information or to book the Village Hall
Tel: Janet Miller 01430 872276 or Email
janetmiller@tiscali.co.uk
The Chatty Gardeners Group
This group is based and facilitated by Shiptonthorpe Village Hall Management
Committee (SVHMC). As the group name implies the aim of the group is to
share experiences, solutions, plants & seeds whilst enjoying each other’s
company. Gardeners of any ability, knowledge, location or even “want to be
gardeners” are very welcome as long as they are happy to chat and share.
The group meets once a month, for approximately an hour and a half, on the
second Monday evening of the month from 7.30pm. it is very much about what
the group want and can organise themselves. Participation is £3 per session to
hopefully cover hall hire and speaker charges.
The program of speakers and events is;
11th October 10
The health of the UK bee population – Selwyn Wilkins from the National Bee
Unit Speaker to be confirmed
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Page 21
8th November 10
Pathogens and pregnancy: a common thread – Paul Meakin from Foresite
Diagnostics
13th December 10
Weeds in Your Borders: Ornamental Grasses – Gail Summerfield, Westshores
Ornamental Grasses Specialists
Bear Grylls, star of new online ad for Alpha
TV adventurer Bear, presenter of Channel 4s
‘Born Survivor’ was recently appointed the UK’s
youngest ever Chief Scout and is a supporter of
Alpha since taking part in the course with his
wife, Sara, at Holy Trinity Brompton.
Bear said ‘I supported Alpha by doing this advert
for one very simple reason: I believe the Alpha
course touches lives. Alpha is such a non
pressured and fun course, and it shows us how
Christianity can be relevant and empowering
to our lives.’
One lady is still patiently waiting to attend a ‘daytime’ course. If you would like
to join in and find out more about Christianity, in a relaxed, congenial
atmosphere, do please get in touch by phoning 01430 873318,
or e mail f4freda@ymail.com. We will do our best to run, or find a course that
is convenient for you.
STOP PRESS: The Methodist Church In Market Weighton is
hosting an Alpha course. 7.30pm every Thursday. Just turn up.
Remembering! (or not)!! *Whilst on a long car
journey, a couple stopped at a tea room for some lunch.
Unfortunately, when they left the lady left her sunglasses
on the table; she didn’t miss them however until they were
on the motorway, and they couldn’t turn round until they
had reached the next junction.
Well, the man fussed and complained all the way back to
the tearoom.
When they eventually got back to the tea room, the lady
got out of the car to go and retrieve her sunglasses.
As she got out the man said, ‘While you’re in there, get my
hat too if you wouldn’t mind.’!!!
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Page 22
Wydale Hall
York Diocesan Retreat and
Conference Centre
Brompton by Sawdon
Scarborough
YO13 9DG
01723 859270
retreat@wydale.org
admin@wydale.org
website: www.wydale.org Full programmes are available on request.
Wydale Hall is easy to find being signposted off the Thirsk to
Scarborough A170 road between the villages of Snainton and Brompton.
There are rail services to York and Scarborough.
Thursday 14th October – ‘Building Landmarks on the Journey’ – A
Quiet Day led by Revs Sue Nightingale & Mike Vincer £22.00
Tuesday 2nd November: ‘Pictures of Prayer in Matthew’s Gospel’ A
Drop in Day led by Angela Bailey & Colleagues from Beverly Deanery.
Fee £12.00
Tuesday 16th November: ‘ Music and Spirituality’ a SPIDIR Day led by
Sr. Rachel. Fee £22.00
Monday 29th November to Wednesday 1st December ‘Looking
Forward’ an Advent Retreat led by Revd Jane Kraft. Fee £100 full board.
Christmas at Wydale Hall
Bookings are now being taken for Christmas meal celebrations
3 course Christmas lunch: £15 per person
3 course Christmas dinner: £16.50 per person (inc mulled wine on arrival)
Choice of
Starter
Main
course
Pudding
Finally
Country vegetable soup ,Prawn and melon cocktail or choice
of fruit juice
Roast turkey with all the trimmings, Aubergines Parmigiana
with tomato, herbs and mozzarella cheese (V), or Nut Roast
Christmas pud with rum sauce, Irish cream crème brulee, or
Brandy basket filled with vanilla ice cream draped with
mulled berries compote
Coffee and mince pie
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Page 23
An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots,
each hung on the ends of a pole which
she carried across her neck.
One of the pots had a crack in it while
the other pot was perfect and always
delivered a full portion of water.
At the end of the long walks from the
stream to the house, the cracked pot
arrived only half full.
For a full two years this went on daily, with the woman bringing
home only one and a half pots of water.
Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments.
But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection,
and miserable that it could only do half of what it had been made to
do.
After two years of what it perceived to be bitter failure, it spoke to
the woman one day by the stream.
'I am ashamed of myself, because this crack in my side causes
water to leak out all the way back to your house.'
The old woman smiled, 'Did you notice that there are flowers on
your side of the path, but not on the other pot's side?'
'That's because I have always known about your flaw, so I planted
flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk
back, you water them.'
For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to
decorate the table.
Without you being just the way you are, there would not be this
beauty to grace the house.'
Moral: Each of us has our own unique flaws. But it's the cracks
and flaws we each have that make our lives together so very
interesting and rewarding.
You've just got to take each person for what they are and look for
the good in them.
So, to all of my cracked pot friends, have a great day and
remember to smell the flowers on your side of the path!
Blessings from one crack pot to another!!
Your Cracked Pot friend xx
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Page 24
News from
Millington
Yorkshire Day in Millington
is a biennial event.
This year a good turnout of
villagers and friends enjoyed
a fine day on Aug 1st.
The day's events followed
previous year's pattern with
something for all whether
participating or watching.
The Hill Race got things off to a good start. During the morning various
items were left at the Village
Hall for the judging of produce.
These were later auctioned
(proceeds going to the Village
Hall Fund).
The afternoon's events included
children's sports & fancy dress
competition, maypole dancing,
Millington Men's Morris Team
(a display which is always
eagerly anticipated), pet
competition, treasure hunt, tombola and tea. The proceeds of the tombola
and donations given towards
the tea amounted to £286.
This money was donated to
St Margaret's, Millington.
For those of a more energetic
turn of mind there was a
wheelbarrow race followed
by rounders after tea.
The day concluded with beef
& pork sandwiches at The
Gait Inn kindly provided by
Stuart & Helen.
Barrie & Sylvia
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Page 25
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Page 26
Kool Kristian Kids, aka: K.K.Ks
Are back! Wednesdays at 5 in the Methodist Chapel Shiptonthorpe
Call Mike or Freda on 01430 873318 for more details
10 October at 10.45am
Let’s Go Bananas!
All Saints Shiptonthorpe
Come and see what KKKs
have been learning about
water.
Bring your loose change and
hear how buckets of pennies
can help to provide clean
water and save lives.
All are welcome
Thursday 28 October
Starts at 11am at All
Saints and ends about
2pm in the Methodist
Chapel Shiptonthorpe
Bring a picnic and be
ready to have
YF
W T
A H
T I
C S
H
S
P
A
C
E
01430 873318
FUN
games crafts etc
All children 0-10 years are invited to Market
Weighton St John’s very first...
SPARKLE AND LIGHT PARTY
Saturday 30 October 3-5pm
Lots of sparkle – lots of light – lots of games
crafts, buns and drinks – all free.
Fancy dress optional.
Under 5’s please bring a grown up with you
Shiptonthorpe TINY TOTS
Tuesdays 2 – 3.15pm during term time
At the Village hall
All parents and pre- school children welcome
£2.00 per family
Further information from
Rebecca Ducker: 01430 872304/Rachel Howlett: 01430 879345
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Page 27
Diary Dates
Every Thursday is Natterbox at Shiptonthorpe Methodist 10-12noon.
Information on Home Group
October
7
8
10
11
28
30
29
30
November
4
2
9
14
19
26
01430 873318
Londesborough coffee morning (see inside)
Brains of Shiptonthorpe Quiz
KKKs lead All Age Worship
Quiet Day at Burnby
Let’s go Bananas
Sparkle and Light Party
Good News Singers, Barmby Moor
Group Service at Pocklington
Londesborough coffee morning (see inside
Drop in day at Wydale
Chatty gardeners at Shiptonthorpe 7.30pm
Remembrance Sunday
Quiz at Millington Village Hall 7.30pm
Good News singers at Barmby Moor
To talk about baptisms and
weddings please ring
All Saints’ Church office
01759 306045
Tuesday – Friday
9am 1pm
This is Your Magazine
Please do contribute items for inclusion, then the next Link can be a
‘Big Issue.’
DEADLINE for next issue FRIDAY 13 November
Please e-mail your items to thelink2010@ymail.com
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Page 28
*Denotes item sourced from A Barrel of Fun J John and Mark Stibbe or Bursting at the Seams Killy
John and Allie Stibbe Monarch Books
E-mail - thelink2010@ymail.com
Page 29