Yoredale News

The Parish and Community

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

Masham Sheep Fair c1900

September 2017
 PARISH MAGAZINE
Masham, Healey, West Tanfield, North Stainley and Well with Snape.
September 2017
Volume 32 Number 9

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
John Knopp 01677 470204
North Stainley
Scilla Kealy 01765 635253
Christine Waugh.01765 603802

West Tanfield
Christopher Bourne-Arton 01677 470385
David Bryant 01765 635206

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

Leadership Team: Stewards:
Masham West Tanfield
Steve Laugher 01765 689559 Mr Simon Abel 01677 470297
Pauline Staton 01765 689175
Janet Newey 01765 689302 Snape
Nigel Wright 01677 427249 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 send to the editor. Thank you.
Closing Date for the October magazine is 10th September
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From the Vicarage
Over the next couple of months, I am going to be a stranger in a strange
land: Wetherby. As part of my ongoing training as a curate, I shall be
based at St James Church in Wetherby from mid-September to mid-
November. This will mean getting to know new congregations, new
colleagues, a new community, getting a feel for how that town ticks and
getting experience of how God is at work in a different place to where I
normally minister. But I am not leaving my role as curate here, merely
popping away for training purposes temporarily - and shall return soon!
The Bible is full of examples of people being sent to new places. While
were all called to serve God and neighbour wherever we live and work, it
is a consistent theme of the Bible for the people of God to go to new
places and take their faith with them. The people of Israels story, which
unfolds in the Old Testament, is one of journeying with God, including
journeys into exile and slavery and back. In the New Testament we see,
in Jesus coming to earth to live among us, that the very nature of God is
to go, to reveal Gods very self in the middle of human culture, and
reveal truth in ways which are comprehensible to us. Ours is an outward-
facing faith, and we are a people sent with a message of hope, challenge
and love for the whole world.
Over the summer, our communities have welcomed many tourists and
visitors, and I wonder how we appeared to them? When we go
somewhere new, or even somewhere we have visited before but which is
not where we live our daily lives, we see things differently.
In our daily lives, it is often easy for time to pass and for the familiar to go
unnoticed. As the routines of the school term resume, and as the rhythm
of life: market days, Sundays, clubs, events and so on keep rolling along,
it is good to pause and try to look at life with fresh eyes, as if we were
merely visiting. Church services provide one way to do this. We are all
strangers in a strange land: exiles from the perfection of life in God
forever, the heavenly party which Jesus invites us to, where we really
belong. When we gather with others to worship God, one thing we are
doing is seeking a refreshed vision of life. We ask God to move in our
hearts and in our communities to make our corner of Gods own county
of Yorkshire that little bit more like Gods heavenly kingdom by giving us
the ability to look at our community and our own lives with Gods eyes.
We need that fresh look at things every day, being part of Gods great
work of renewing the earth and a reminder that we are sent with the
Good News that, through Jesus, we can be sure that Gods love wins.
I shall return in late November, hopefully having been challenged by my
change of scene and perhaps seeing the communities served within the
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Masham Group of Parishes through fresh eyes. Your challenge, should
you wish to accept it, is to do that every day as you pray Thy kingdom
come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. May you increasingly
see where God is at work around you, where those glimpses of Gods
kingdom have already come, and learn how God is calling you to make
your corner of Gods earth that little bit more like heaven. Amen.
Reverend Nick Morgan

CHURCH OF ENGLAND SERVICES

Trinity 12 8.00 a.m. Masham Holy Communion
September 3rd 9.15 a.m. Healey Holy Communion
10.45 a.m. Masham Family Service and
Baptism
10.45 a.m. North Stainley Holy Communion
10.45 a.m. Well Holy Communion
10.45 a.m. West Tanfield Holy Communion.

Trinity 13 8.00 a.m. Masham Holy Communion

September 10th 9.30 a.m. West Tanfield Family Service
10.45 a.m. Masham Pet Service
10.45 a.m. Snape Holy Communion
6.30 p.m. Healey Evensong

Trinity 14 9.15 am. Healey Holy Communion

September 17th 10.45 a.m. Masham Holy Communion
10.45 a.m. North StainleyHoly Communion
10.45 a.m. Well Holy Communion
and Baptism
6.30 p.m. West Tanfield Evensong

Trinity 15 8.00 a.m. Masham Holy Communion

September 24th 10.45 a.m. Masham Holy Communion
Healey Harvest and Baptism
10.45 a.m. West Tanfield Holy Communion
11.00 a.m. Healey Harvest Holy
Communion
6.30 p.m. Snape Evensong
Please check the church notice boards as services may change

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 Masham Harvest Thanksgiving Services
Thursday 28th September 6.00 p.m. Harvest Service with Masham School
Sunday 1st October 10.45 a.m. Harvest Family Service

Masham Harvest Supper

Saturday 23rd September 6.45 for 7.00 p.m.
Masham Methodist Church & St. Marys Masham in the Town Hall
Tickets 6 or 2.50 for children under 11 for a Ploughmans Supper &
Pudding from Jenifer Bullen (01765 689217) or Kate Cleeves (01765
689255)
Pilgrim
Life is a journey. It begins when youre born. It ends when you die. You
dont need to be a Christian to know this. But as we get older we do know
there is probably more road behind us than ahead of us.
So what difference does being a Christian make? Well, the journey of life
that ends in death becomes a holy pilgrimage that ends in life. Christians
believe that in Jesus, God has walked this earth before us, and that with
Jesus as our companion and guide we can travel through life differently.
We can live and travel as pilgrims. We set our sights on Gods kingdom of
justice and peace; and as we journey home to God, the pathway of our life
becomes more meaningful and joyful, and the world a better place.
Pilgrim is a course designed to help you discover this Christian way of life.
It unpacks the basic message and teaching of the Christian faith, and also
shows you how to pray and how to live like Jesus. It does this in a way that
is reflective and conversational. No one will force the pace. But this course
will change the perspective of your life; it might also change its direction.
You wont be able to find out everything about the Christian faith in any one
course. But through the Pilgrim course material you will be able to reflect
on some of the great texts that have been particularly significant to people
since the earliest days of the Church.
One of the greatest treasures of the Christian faith is the prayer we know as
the Lords Prayer. It has been said that the whole of the Christian gospel
the whole of the good news is in the Lords Prayer if we truly
understand it.
This autumn there will be two courses running looking at the Lords Prayer
one daytime and one evening.
Wednesdays 20th & 27th September, 11th, 18th & 25th October & 1st
November. 1.45 p.m. at The Vicarage, Rodney Terrace, Masham. Further
details from David Cleeves on 01765 689255.
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Thursday evenings at 7.30 p.m. starting on 14th September at 6
Westholme Road, Masham. This will be the first meeting subsequent
venues may change. Further details from Jim Heaton on 01765 688093.

Pet Service Celebrating Gods Creation. St. Marys, Masham

Sunday 10th September @ 10.45 a.m.
This is a wonderful service to which people are invited to bring pets,
cats, dogs, rabbits, a fish in a tank, a horse whatever!
Animals and pets will be blessed at the service whether it's the pets who
share your everyday lives now or those who people have dearly loved and
lost, all will be blessed at the service.

Confirmation
Confirmation is about becoming a committed member of the local and
worldwide Christian family; it marks the point in the Christian journey at
which you affirm for yourself the faith into which you have been baptized
and your intention to live a life of committed discipleship. This affirmation is
confirmed through prayer and the laying on of hands by the confirming
bishop. The Church also asks God to give you power through the Holy
Spirit to enable you to live in the way of Jesus.
Preparation sessions encourage candidates to grow in their Christian faith
through prayer, reflection, studying the Bible, participating actively in the life
of the church and demonstrating their faith in their communities.
Any adult or young person interested in attending a confirmation
preparation group please speak to David Cleeves (01765 689255).
Attending the group does not commit you to eventual confirmation - it is an
opportunity to explore the faith with the possibility of confirmation at the end
of the course.

St Mary's Church Masham Cushions

The cushions in the pews at Masham have done very good service for
many years but now need replacing. Could you be part of a team making
up new cushions? Materials and advice would be provided. A good job for
winter evenings. For more information please contact Judy Wall 01765
688404 or Rene Saunders 01765 688306.
Masham Church 2000 Trust
Tickets are on sale now for the prize winning ladies choir Musicality at St.
Marys Church, Masham. 6th October 7.30 pm. 5.00 from Janet Jameson
01765 689068 or from the Community Office

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St. Marys Church, Masham
Pie & Pint at the Bay Horse, Monday 11th September at 12.15 pm, please
book with Jim 689828
The next Singing for Fun will take place in the church on Tuesday 12th
September at 1.15 pm to 2.15 pm.
The Box Office will be open at the Church Autumn Fayre on Saturday 14th
October in the Town Hall to buy tickets for Sister Rita, a new musical play,
which is taking place on Saturday 28th October in the church at 7.30
Tickets for adults 5 - school age children free.
Reservations for the 2018 Burns Supper on Friday 26th January in the
Town Hall at 7.00 pm. Will be taken at The Box Office.

From the Registers

Baptism
18th June Annabel Francesca Bester at Masham
23rd July Benjamin George Brooksbank at North Stainley
30th July Ethan Kitching at Masham
Wedding
24th June Alexander Hale and Gay Gunamardena at West Tanfield
30th June Thomas Easom and Gina Zuwicki at Masham
1st July Jonathan Anderson and Samantha Bradburn at Masham
28th July Blessing for Colin and Kazumi Oxley at Masham
R.I.P.
1st August Thanksgiving service for Maureen Nicklas at Masham

Come & Sing Karl Jenkins : The Armed Man with Ripon Choral Society
10:30 to 17:00 on Saturday October 7th 2017 at Holy Trinity Church,
Ripon. Cost : 15 in advance (or 20 on the day). Music will be provided.
More information and details about registration at riponchoralsociety.org.uk

Masham Local History Group

Tuesday 12th September - Dr Fotherley Pannell, a 19th Century North
Riding Surgeon and Apothecary - Dr David Severs
Tuesday 26th September - Getting Through the Daily Grind - 19th Century
Rural Ecomony - Dr Graham Rogers.
Meetings are held in Masham Town Hall at 7.30 p.m. and non members are
charged 3. All are welcome
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 METHODIST CHURCH SERVICES
September 3rd 10.30 am Masham Lynda. Blackburn
10.30 am Snape Mrs E Hogerziel
10.30 am Tanfield Mr D Boddy
6.30 pm Maple Creek Rev. Nick Morgan
6.30 pm Snape Mr S Laugher

September 10th 10.30 am Masham Rev.Dr.Malham-sacrament

10.30 am Snape Mr Patterson of York.
10.30 am Tanfield Mr R Dent
6.30 pm Ellington Rev.K Phipps
6.30 pm Snape Mr Patterson

September 17th 10.30 am Masham Kathie Lowrie

10.30 am Snape Mr D. Mortimer
10.30 am Tanfield Harvest-Rev Bell
3.30 pm Snape Family Time Special.
6.30 pm Masham Kings Praise
6.00 pm Tanfield Songs of Praise

September 24th 10.30 am Masham Richard Henderson

10.30 am Snape Rev.Dr.Malham-sacrament
10.30 am Tanfield Mr S. Laugher
6.30 pm Ellington Rev.Dr.Malham-sacrament
6.30 pm Snape Rev. H. Bell

You are invited to Kings Praise. Forward with Rwanda

Sunday 17th September 2017 6:30 - 8:00pm
Jenifer Bullen recounts her recent trip to Rwanda and how the
country is moving forward, putting the genocide firmly in the
past.Kings Praise is a place for a spiritual top-up, a way of supporting and
encouraging Christians and non-Christians alike in a relaxed caf style
environment including contemporary worship and a powerful message. We
meet on the 3rd Sunday of every month at Masham Methodist Chapel
school room, starting at 6:30pm and finishing by 8:00pm.
www.facebook.com/kingspraisemasham

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NEWS FROM MASHAM
Methodist News
Saturday Coffee Morning is open in the chapel School Room each week
from 10.30am to 12noon. A good place to refresh yourself on your way to or
from your Saturday shop!
For chapel bookings, phone Diana Pybus on 689875.
HOPE COMMUNITY PROJECT
Knitting Group meets every Tuesday afternoon in the Methodist School
Room from 2pm and 4pm. We are a very lively and supportive group and
welcome new members whether experts or novices. There are plenty of
experienced knitters to teach beginners or give advice on tricky patterns!
Give Lynda a ring on (01765) 688170 if you want to know more, or just turn
up on the day!
Wednesday Drop-in is the place to go for a good cup of coffee (or tea!)
and a chat. Youll find us in the Methodist School Room from 10.30am to
12noon every week.
Thursday Club normally meets at Maple Creek at 2.30pm every 2nd and 4th
Thursday of the month. Everyone is welcome to join us for refreshments,
good company, speakers and music.
This months Sessions:
September 14th Jennyruth Workshops are coming to talk about this
amazing organisation providing work and training for adults with learning
disabilities. It might be worth bringing some money with you they will be
bringing samples of their work with them.
September 28th Harvest Singalong
Sunday Afternoon Drop-in is open every week at Maple Creek from 3.00
4.00pm. If you fancy some company on a Sunday afternoon, you are
welcome to join us for conversation, refreshments, and a good laugh
guaranteed to cheer you up!
Hope Community Garden On 29th July, the HOPE Community Garden
was the venue for the centenary celebration of the Masham Allotment
Society. It was a lovely sociable afternoon held in a beautiful setting, and a
very fitting way to look back on a century of hard work and achievement.
The Hope Garden volunteers have been working very hard to maintain and
develop the garden thanks to all of you for your dedication.
All the small plots are now occupied: if you are interested in taking one on,
it is worth expressing an interest. Jim Hunter is the man to talk to he can
be contacted at the number below.
The HOPE Community Garden is joint enterprise of Masham Allotment
Association and HOPE Community Support. If you would like to be part of
this exciting project, or want any other information about HOPE, please
contact Joy Rayden on (01765) 689310 or Jim Hunter on (01765) 689828
Wellbeing Cafe: at Masham Methodist Hall every Wednesday afternoon
from 12.30-3.30pm. To offer support to people living with dementia and for
those who care for them. The caf is being supported by Dementia
Forward and there is access to all of their services. Tea, cake and
activities. If you would like to volunteer to help at the cafe (it does not have
to be a weekly commitment, even one afternoon a month would be very
useful), please contact Joy Rayden on 01765 689310.
Sheep Fair Weekend The Methodist Chapel Caf will be open as usual
for soup and sandwiches, coffee/tea & cakes all at very reasonable
prices. We will be open for business on: Saturday 30th Sept 10.30am
4.00pm and Sunday 1st Oct 12.30pm 4.00pm

Masham Musical Society

The Societys annual social evening will take place on Wednesday 30th
August 2017 (7.30 9.00pm) at the home of John and Rosemary Bell, High
Garth, Red Lane, Masham. All members are welcome, especially potential
new members. Please bring a bottle and nibbles.
Masham Musical Society starts rehearsals for its 2017 Annual Concert on
Wednesday 6th September at 7.30pm in Masham Methodist Church Hall.
The concert itself will take place at St Marys Church Masham on Saturday
2nd December 2017. New members are welcome no auditions required!
For more information, please contact either Sue Bravender on 01677
470588 or Rosemary Bell on 01765 689484.

Ripon and Rural Voluntary Car Driving Service

For local people living with disability, limited mobility or without access
to public transport, making every day journeys can be a problem.
Ripon & Rural Voluntary Car Driving Service provides door-to-door
transport for non-urgent trips. Our volunteers help local people to get
to: Medical appointments hospital, GP, dental, optical, podiatry etc.
Day centres and lunch clubs, shops, bank, post office and other essential
trips Make social visits e.g. to relatives and to the hairdressers etc.
Our service is not just about getting people from A to B, seeing a
familiar face and having someone to chat to makes a huge difference to
the people we support. In short, our volunteers act as a vital social
lifeline to many local people. As demand for our services increases,we are
looking for new volunteers in Masham. This flexible volunteering
opportunity is perfect for volunteers who wish to provide practical help at
times to suit them. The client pays you 0.45 per mile to cover your
vehicles running expenses and we would offer any necessary training. For
full details please visit www.helpripon.org.uk or transport@harcvs.org.uk or
telephone 01765 645907

Masham lndoor Bowls

The Indoor Bowls season begins in Masham Town Hall on Monday
September 4th.Sessions are each Monday 2pm-4pm & 7pm-9pm. All
equipment is provided. The club have 2 teams entered in The Vale OF
Mowbray Indoor League. New members are always welcome. The AGM
will take place on Monday September 4th at 3pm. For mor details call
07745559327

Masham Bowling Club

A Quiz Night with Pie & Pea Supper is to be held at the Masham Sports
Association on Friday 15th September from 7.00pm . Pay Bar available.
Teams of Four but we will allocate you to a team if you wish. Tickets 6.
Please phone Peter Nesbitt on 01969 623359

Mashamshire Tennis Club

2017 has seen the club experience unparalleled success on the courts.
The club participates in 2 local leagues, the Vale of Mowbray Mens
Doubles League and the Harrogate District Tennis League Mixed Doubles.
For the first time ever the club reached the final of the VOM League on 16 th
July and on the day beat Boroughbridge 3-1 on the Masham courts to be
crowned champions. In the HDTL the club play in Division 6, having re-
entered this competition some 4 years ago after a long absence. In 2017
our season immediately saw us beating teams that we had struggled
against in previous years we were thrilled to secure second place in the
league and thus gain promotion to Division 5 for the 2018 season. This is a
magnificent achievement given the limited number of club members.
Forthcoming events at the club include the Annual Fun Doubles afternoon
on Sunday 3rd September and the Clubs Social Evening on Friday 8 th
September. If you would like more information about these events or about
the club in general, please contact Tom Johnson 01765 603593 or
tom.johnson835@yahoo.com we would be delighted to welcome you.

Masham Junior Snooker Club

We are looking to run a Junior club on a Thursday night and need
volunteers to help run the sessions and teach skills. If you would like to be
part of the team, please contact John Ellis on 689316 or email
ellis146@btinternet.com or Steve Jennings on 07870927352 or email
stevoj972956003@googlemail.com. With support from North Yorkshire
Youth.

Blue Light Gallery: Valerie Broomhead and Tony Richardson take over
the Blue Light Gallery for the month of September, exhibiting beautifully
tactile, decorative and functional items for the home, hand-turned from local
hardwoods and wearable art in the form of unique and vibrant silk scarves
with original designs hand-painted and inspired by nature. Their exhibition
runs from Saturday 2nd September Friday 6th October. 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.
Paper Dreams: at Masham Gallery until Sunday 1st October. Items made
of or on paper fragile, beautiful, dreams, ephemeral, impermanent,
changing. Artists include: Rosie Scott-Massie, Kate Thornton, John Dilnot,
Lucy Green and Elizabeth Shorrock. For more information call The Gallery
on 01765 689554. Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm and from
1-5pm on Sundays.
The Hungry Gaucho Pop-Up: at the Square Kitchen (Bordar House Teas)
on Friday 1st September from 7pm. To kick of Mashams Mini Food Festival
weekend, they are holding a Gaucho evening. Definitely not one for non-
meat-eaters, this evening will provide you with a wonderful selection of
barbecued meats, all cooked over the finest of charcoal. To book a table or
for more information, call Lucy on 07734 794377 or Sarah on 07732
985175.
Masham Market Festival Weekend: on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd
September. Mashams historic 750 year old market augmented by craft,
charity and artisan food stalls, music, entertainment and special events all
on Yorkshires largest market place. For the Festival Weekend Programme
visit: www.mashammarket.co.uk. To book market stalls call the Market
Superintendent on 01765 689572.
Farmers Market: to complement the Masham Market Festival Weekend
on Sunday 3rd September from 9am-2pm the last one of the year in
Masham. A great array of stalls selling field fresh fruit and vegetables,
bakery products, desserts, confectionery, 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.
Craft & Gift Fair: at Masham Town Hall on Saturday 2 nd and Sunday 3rd
and Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th September 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.
Yoga: has started again at Masham Town Hall on Tuesdays. Beginners
from 6-7pm and more experienced from 7.15-8.15pm. During these
lessons you will learn and explore the basics of Flow-style Yoga. This is a
dynamic style of yoga so expect classes to be energetic, fun and
challenging but not too challenging for beginners. Five class pass for 30,
8 drop-in fee. Booking essential. For more information, please contact
Raegan on raeganburrowsyoga@gmail.com.
Badminton Club: at Fearby & Healey Village Hall every Wednesday from
8-9pm. Were always looking for new or more experienced players.
Rackets available to borrow. Pay as you go 2.50 per week. Call 0780
8919541 for more information.
Citizens Advice Drop-In Advice Session (Craven & Harrogate
Districts): at Mashamshire Community Office on Thursday 7 th September
(and every first Thursday of the month). Drop-in session from 10am-noon.
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.
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.
Le Vent du Nord: at Masham Town Hall on Thursday 7th September at
7.30pm. This French/Canadian ensemble (violin, accordion, guitar,
bouzouki, hurdy-gurdy) from Quebec, is at the forefront of international folk,
winning a Grand Prix due Disque, Artist of the Year and Canadian Folk
Music Award and critical acclaim from adoring audiences across Europe
and America. Combining a fabulous sound with a great stage presence, Le
Vent du Nord delights crowds with their dazzling instrumental mix and
wonderful four part harmonies. Tickets 17 (10 students) available from
Mashamshire Community Office, Tel: 01765 680 200 or email:
info@visitmasham.com . Part of the Ripon International Festival.
www.riponinternationalfestival.com.
Mashamshire Horticultural Show: Vegetables, Fruit, Flowers, Art,
Photography, Cooking, Crafts, Childrens section and lots more. Open for
viewing and refreshments on Saturday 9th September from 1.30-4.30pm.
Exhibits may be staged on Friday 8 th from 7-9pm and Saturday 9 th
September from 7.30-10am. Judging starts promptly at 10.15am.
Presentation of trophies at 4pm followed by Auction of Produce. For more
information, contact Mrs C Verity on 01677 460204 or email:
cverity@btinternet.com. Closing date for entries was Saturday 26 th August.

Masham WI 90th Birthday Celebration and Open Meeting: at

Masham Town Hall on Monday 11th September at 7.15pm. Cookery
demonstration by Julie Clarke, past chair of NYWF. Competition a
piece of coloured glass. Non-members welcome at 3 per meeting.
Laughter Yoga: at Masham Methodist Church Hall on Tuesday 12 th
September (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.
Movies in Masham: The new Autumn film programme starts on Tuesday
19th September at 7.30pm with MOONLIGHT (15), famously this year's
Best Picture Oscar winner. The story of a young gay man growing up in
Miami is one of the most extraordinary and memorable films in the history
of cinema. Tickets (5) from Mashamshire Community Office, Tel: 01765
680200 or on the door. Come and enjoy the full cinema experience, wine
and soft drinks, popcorn, sweets from Bah Humbugs and Brymor ice
cream.
Fearby & Healey WI Flower Arranging Workshop: at Masham Town
Hall on Wednesday 13th September at 7.30pm. A workshop with Miss Ann
Gargett. Competition a named rose. Non-members welcome 3 per
meeting.
Antiques and Craft Fair: at Masham Town Hall on Saturday 16th
September from 10am-4.30pm. Jewellery, woodcraft, wool, cards
and much more. Free admission. For more information, please call
Judith Nicklas on 07921 888803.

Rachel Newton and her Band: at Masham Town Hall on Thursday 21st
September at 7.30pm. Singer and harpist Rachel Newton specialises in
interpreting traditional folk songs in both English and Scottish Gaelic, as
well as writing and performing her own pieces. Her band features Lauren
MacColl on fiddle, Mattie Foulds on percussion and Sarah Hayes on keys.
With the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award sure to propel her to greater fame, this is
a rare opportunity to see Rachel in an intimate setting, with the town halls
acoustics perfectly suited to her delicate harp playing and beautiful voice.
Tickets 12 (10 concessions) from Masham Community Office on 01765-
680200 or email: info@visitmasham.com.
Live Comedy: The long-awaited return of Paul Silky White to Masham
Town Hall happens on Thursday 28 th September at 8pm. This time
featuring a set from Silky (a very, very funny fella John Biship) and
improvised comedy from The Discount Comedy Checkout. Tickets 10 (8
concessions) from Mashamshire Community Office on 01765 680200.
Masham Sheep Fair: on Saturday 30th September and Sunday 1st October
from 9am-5pm. Masham boasts one of the largest and finest market
squares in England, famous for its sheep sales where in the past as many
as 70,000 sheep were sold each year. The popular Masham Sheep Fair
commemorates these times, raising much money for charity, and filling the
town with sheepy fun and entertainment. Events include an action packed
programme on both Saturday and Sunday, with a Sheep Show, Sheep
Racing, Craft Market, Bishop Blaize Procession, Fleece Stalls, Wool
Competition, Sheepdog Demonstrations, Hand Bell Ringers, Morris
Dancers, Art Exhibition and Tours of Theakstons & Black Sheep Breweries,
as well as the Old Time Childrens Fair. All proceeds go to Yorkshire
charities. For more information, contact Susan Cunliffe-Lister via
email susan@burtonagnes.com or call 01765 688417.
www.mashamsheepfair.com
Support Workers Needed: Jane Caress Ltd is a well-established
domicillary care company based just outside Masham. Our support
workers are well rewarded for the assistance they give to our clients, with
paid travel time, mileage and a wide range of paid training opportunities to
suit everyone. Whether you are looking for full time work or perhaps just a
few hours in the evenings or at weekends.maybe you are retired or your
child has just started school and you have some more spare time. Please
think about helping someone else in our community . While experience is
useful, it isnt essential. We feel that everyone has something to offer
people who need assistance to remain living independently in their own
homes. If you want to find out more, please call Jane on 01677
460051/07786 924264 or email jane@janecaress.co.uk.
Friends Against Scams: Mashamshire Community Office has become a
Friend Against Scams to help stop people becoming a scam victim.
Scams come in many forms - you may receive a letter, email or telephone
call making false promises the most common are fake lotteries, deceptive
prize draws or sweepstakes, clairvoyants, computer scams and romance
scams. Doorstep scams are carried out by bogus callers or rogue traders
who call, often uninvited, at peoples homes under the guise of legitimate
business or trade. If you think you are at risk of becoming a victim of a
scam, or you suspect someone you know might be, please let us know and
we can put you in touch with Citizens Advice who can help. Pop into the
Community Office and speak to Judy (our Scam Friend) or call 01765
680200.
I-Pad Support: With thanks to the Co-Op Community Fund, Mashamshire
Community Office now have two i-pads for community use. Do you own an
i-pad but dont feel very confident in using it? Are you thinking of buying
one but want to know more before you spend the money? Do you want to
find out some more shortcuts? Our volunteers are offering help and
support at drop-in sessions at Mashamshire Community Office on Monday
afternoons from 1-2.30pm. For more information call 01765 680200 or just
turn up.
Wheelchair: Our donated wheelchair has frequently been borrowed over
the Summer. If you have a need, or an elderly relative or friend staying,
please contact us and we can make arrangements to lend you the
wheelchair. Any donation would be greatly received! For more information,
please call 01765 680200 or pop into the Community Office, 7 Little Market
Place. Email: info@visitmasham.com.
Masham Area Liftshare Launch: FREE journey matching service to all
those who live, work, or travel in and around Masham. Plenty of residents
in our community travel daily to Harrogate, Northallerton, Thirsk and some
to York and Leeds....can you offer a lift to someone who needs a lift to the
train station, to visit family or friends in hospital or just wants to get over
Masham Bridge? A student may want to start College but the lack of public
transport has stopped them from doing this. Please log on to
www.masham.liftshare.com to register your journey or to request a lift. You
can choose to car share as little or as often as you like, it doesnt have to
be on a regular basis. If youre concerned about having to register online,
pop into the Community Office for more information and well show you how
easy it is to register your request or offer of a lift on
www.masham.liftshare.com. Tel: 01765 680 200 or email:
info@visitmasham.com. Please support this new initiative and help our
community travel.
Charity Shop Volunteers Required: Herriot Hospice Homecare are still
looking for volunteers to help run their charity shop on Silver Street in
Masham. Opportunities include greeting customers, designing window
displays, working on the till, organising and sorting through the new
donations and creating themes for different seasons. If you can spare a
minimum of two hours per week, please pop into the shop or call 01765
688844. Email: vicci.wright@herriothh.org.uk.

NEWS FROM WEST TANFIELD

West Tanfield Harvest Thanksgiving Services.
St Nicholas Church. Sunday 1st October 10.45 a.m. Harvest Holy
Communion at St. Nicholas Church Followed by a Harvest Lunch in the
Village Hall
West Tanfield Methodist Church. Harvest Festival - Sunday 17th
September. 10.30 am Rev. Helen Bell. 4.30 pm Afternoon tea in the
Schoolroom followed by Songs of Praise at 6.00 pm. All are welcome

Methodist News
06th September - 12.15pm Lunch in the Schoolroom
18th September - Homemakers AGM

West Tanfield and District Flower Club

Our opening meeting is on Thursday 21st September at 7-30pm, at West
Tanfield Village Hall. Our opening demonstrator is a return visit by Alina,
which I know will please all our members. Alina is a very talented lady with
a flare for some thing different. New members are always welcome.

Pew Cushions at St Nicholas' Church.

Thanks to Gillian and Judith for their sterling work in making the new
cushions. The old, faded and rather ''tatty' blue cushions have now been
replaced with lovely new red ones. Your work is much appreciated.

NEWS FROM WELL

Harvest Thanksgiving Services
Friday 13th October 7.00 p.m. Harvest Service & Bring & Share Supper at
Snape Castle Chapel. Please bring a plate of food to share
Sunday 15th October 10.45 a.m. Harvest Holy Communion at at St.
Michaels, Well

NEWS FROM SNAPE

Methodist News
Sunshine Corner..... this fortnightly group meets on a Friday from 3.30pm
-5pm in the Chapel room, for all school age children. It is a time of fun,
games, and crafts etc all based around a biblical story.
Under 5's,.......held from 10-11.30am in the chapel schoolroom each
Wednesday morning .
Youth Club ........ held fortnightly on a Thursday in the institute for all
secondary school children, from 7-9pm.
Coffee morning.......this monthly free coffee morning will be held on
Saturday 30th September. All welcome for a coffee and chat.
Craft and Chat.......is held fortnightly on a Tuesday in the Chapel
schoolroom, from 2-4pm. Feel free to join in a communal craft or bring your
own, and enjoy a coffee and the company.
Family Time Special..... this lively and varied gathering is for ALL ages and
has a short bible story, lots of crafts and culminates in a tea. It is held in the
Institute. 17th September at 3.30pm
Sunday School. We have a Sunday school for children from 4years
upwards held during each Sunday service, to which children are always
welcome.
For more information about dates or the people to contact for each of these
groups please contact Joy Abel on 01677 470378.
Snape Keep Fit
Keep fit will resume, after a summer break, on September 5th. Each
Tuesday 7 - 8pm in the Village Hall, 4-00 per session. Come and join us.

NEWS FROM NORTH STAINLEY

Harvest Thanksgiving Services Sunday 8th October 4.00 p.m.
Harvest Thanksgiving Service followed by a Bring & Share Tea

North Stainley Petanque Club, Staveley Arms

The small and friendly club, with pitches at the back of the car park of the
Staveley Arms, welcomes prospective new members and will provide up to
3 taster sessions for free. Formed in 2012 and affiliated to the National
Federation, the club membership currently includes an international coach,
a member of the 2017 National Junior Squad, adult novices and some
beginners. Petanque, better known by many as the leisure activity seen
played in campsites across France, is a major international sport currently
seeking Olympic recognition for the 2024 games. Extremely easy to pick
up; incredibly difficult to master! All equipment provided for beginners. For
further details please email the club secretary landieman280@gmail.com or
call the club chairman Matt Blyton on 01765 634650. Alternatively, just
come along members play most Wednesdays from 7pm and Sundays
from 3pm. Matt Blyton, North Stainley Petanque Club Chairman
North Stainley Village Hall
North Country Theatre on Saturday 30th of September at 7.30pm
Nightmares in Norfolk. Two plays for the price of One
Oh Whistle And Ill come to you & The Singleman
Two terrifying tales from the masters of the ripping yarn, one told tongue-
in-check and one... straight down the line.Tickets 9 (under 16s 8)
Ring 01765 635236 Bar available
Club 50
We now look forward to our September meeting which will be an annual
quiz night. One of our committee, Anne Wooding puts together a quiz
especially aimed for our club, past ones have really gone down well, so we
are looking forward to a fun evening on September 7th.
So if you fancy joining us on the 7th, please just contact us on
07793134724 in order that we can let our caterers know numbers. Please
remember, you don't have to be 50 to join our Club, it's open to everyone of
any age. We always welcome new people. Sally Gabriel

North Stainley Guides. Due to family circumstances the leader of the

new North Stainley Guide unit has had to stand-down. We are looking for
two new leaders to take on the unit. The unit currently meets on a Monday
evening in the village hall. There are 8 enthusiastic girls who are a delight
to work with. Leaders are required to have a DBS clearance, undertake
first-aid and safeguarding training and a leadership qualification. The
Guide programme is currently being revised which means much support
material will be available in the forthcoming year. For more information
please contact Girlguiding Join Us. Thank you, Lesley Hunter, District
Commissioner - 01765 689828

North Stainley Junior Cricket

North Stainley have had another successful summer of junior cricket, which
has included the launch of the All Stars Scheme and a number of
successes including our Under-11s winning both the Hambleton League
and Cup, and the Under-11 Girls team reaching the League Final and
performing beyond all expectations in other events. The Girls have a
number of events and finals in September and the Under-13s have a Plate
Final as well. The presentation afternoon for the boys and girls aged 13
and under is on Sunday 17 th September when all are welcome to attend.
Hopefully the sun will shine at the end of another highly successful season
which has seen Lewis ODonnell represent the North of England and
Yorkshire at Under-15 level and a large number of other boys and girls
represent the County, District or League teams at various age groups.

NEWS FROM HEALEY

Thank you
Sandy and Ginny Henderson would once again like to thank all those who
organised and put up the Healey church Barbecue and for clearing up so
immaculately.
Kell Bank C E Primary School
Kell Bank had a wonderful end of year with our whole school production of
'The Peace Child', at the village hall. Through the year we have achieved a
record number of 1st places in recent cluster athletics, playing with
confidence, skill and sportsmanship. We invited several visitors to the
school, including a roman, muscians and Zoo's for School. It's been a busy
year, finishing with a moving leaver's service at St Paul's Church. In
September we look forward to welcoming our new starters into class1,
where the topic will be 'All About Me', and having a visit to our local Church.
Class 2 have invited artist Josie Beszant into create a collage linked to
robots, funded by a donation from Crafted by Hand, it looks like another
great year of learning together.

Fearby and Healey Village Hall

Barbeque to be held on Sunday 3rd September 2017 12 noon to 3pm at
Lowther House Farm, Fearby by kind permission of Mr and Mrs B H
Gregg. Tickets 10.00 (primary school age children 5.00). Steak, salads
and sweets. Licensed Bar applied for. There will be a Raffle and Games
for all the Family. All proceeds will go to the up keep of the Village Hall,
which is currently have much needed work done to it, to ensure it is a place
that people want to use and hire into the future. Tickets to be booked in
advance for catering purposes. Contact either Mr R Alderson on 01765
689455 or Anne Gregg on 01765 689409.

Harvest Thanksgiving Services

Sunday 24th September 11.00 a.m. Harvest Holy Communion.
followed by a Harvest Lunch .12 noon for 12.30 p.m. Fearby Village Hall
Tickets: 8.00 adults, children aged 5 15 4.00. Under 5s free.
Family Ticket 20. By ticket only from Anne Ramsay 689278 or Basil
Sturdy 689543. Bring your own drinks