Yoredale News

The Parish and Community

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

September 2018

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 PARISH MAGAZINE
Masham, Healey, West Tanfield, North Stainley and Well with Snape.
September 2018
Volume 33 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. David Cleeves
Website: www.mashamparishes.org

Churchwardens:
Masham
Jim Hunter 01765 689828
Irene Saunders 01765 688306
Cath Boshier 01765 688957
Nigel Bromhead 01677 460386
Healey
Anne Ramsay 01765 689278
Delia Richmond 01765 658765
Well with Snape
John Knopp 01677 470204

West Tanfield North Stainley

David Bryant 01765 635206 Scilla Kealy 01765 635253
Christopher Bourne-Arton 01677 470385 Christine Waugh.01765 603802

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

Leadership Team: Stewards:
Masham West Tanfield
Joy Rayden 01765 689310 Mr Simon Abel 01677 470297
Steve Laugher 01765 689559
Pauline Staton 01765 689175
Janet Newey 01765 689302 Snape
Nigel Wright 01677 427249 Graham Pentelow 01677 470904
Pete Hammond 01765 688568.

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 October magazine is 10th September

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From the Vicarage Sacred Space
Church buildings stand for a perspective on life lived not simply for the day
but in the life of eternity.
There is a need, in our busy world, for places where people can step aside
and be quiet before God. There is a need deep in the human psyche for
sacred space, holy space, space set apart (the root meaning of holy),
space marked off from ordinary use, for the celebration of those rites which
mark off the community’s sense of the critical moments in life. Space
where the invisible is manifested through the visible.

Christianity is an incarnational religion - we believe that God embraced

human form. He did not despise the value of the human body and human
needs. And humans live by their senses - and so for our worship we need
sensual stimuli, candles, music, light, colour, movement. And we need
suitable places for this - and this means buildings.

And it is clearly important that there be in the world signs of the

transcendent - reminders of God and his values. This ‘space’ may not be
‘in use’ all the time but it is there for silence, for reflection, for gaining
perspective. A space where ‘prayer has been valid’. A place where there is
a table for bread and wine to be shared, the holiness of shared life, space
for people to meet. Space for the story of God and his dealings with
humanity to be told and reflected on, the holiness of facing up to the reality
of love, life, death and resurrection which lies at the heart of the Christian
story.
At the heart of it is a man tortured to death in public and an end, beyond
that, which caused the original disciples to flee in amazement and not a
little terror. The empty tomb is, of course, a place of pure potency. The
disciples go into the tomb and are turned round there and sent out,
precipitated into the world space of Galilee, to share the life-changing and
life-enriching story and experience of Jesus Christ. As Christians today that
is also our calling, to be fed in worship and fellowship and then sent out to
serve and share and offer.

To a certain extent we become what we value, and a sign of what we really

value is often the time we give to it. As well as a need for sacred physical
space, there is also a need in many of our lives to create sacred, holy
space. Space set apart for contemplation, for communication with God.
A need for sacred space in the middle of the community, and a need for
sacred space in the midst of our often frenetic and stressed lives.
David Cleeves
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 CHURCH OF ENGLAND SERVICES
Trinity 14 8.00 a.m. Masham Holy Communion
2nd September 9.15 a.m. Healey Holy Communion
9.15 a.m. North Stainley Holy Communion
10.45 a.m. West Tanfield Holy Communion
10.45 a.m. Well Holy Communion
10.45 a.m. Masham Family Service

Trinity 15 8.00 a.m. Masham Holy Communion

9th September 9.30 a.m. West Tanfield Family Service
10.45 a.m. Masham Pet Service
10.45 a.m. Snape Holy Communion
4.00 p.m. North Stainley Revive
6.30 p.m. Healey Evensong

Trinity 16 9.15 am. Healey Holy Communion

16th September 9.15 a.m. North Stainley Holy Communion
10.30 a.m. West Tanfield Harvest Thanksgiving at
the Methodist Church
10.45 a.m. Well Holy Communion
10.45 a.m. Masham Holy Communion

Trinity 17 8.00 a.m. Masham Holy Communion

23rd September 10.45 a.m. West Tanfield Holy Communion
CM away 10.45 a.m. Masham Holy Communion and
Baptism
4.00 p.m. North Stainley Revive
6.30 p.m. Healey Evensong
6.30 p.m. Snape Evensong

Trinity 18 10.45 a.m. Masham Harvest Holy Communion

30th September 10.45 a.m. West Tanfield Holy Communion

Bible Reading Notes Rudyard Kipling wrote “I keep six honest serving-
men, / (They taught me all I knew); / Their names are What and Why and
When / And How and Where and Who.” Those question words can serve
Christians. Bible reading notes can help us apply these questions to the
Scriptures and understand the context in which they were first written and
how they apply to us today. A variety of publications are available: ‘New
Daylight’, the most popular, has the Bible passage printed out and a short
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commentary, ‘Guidelines’ provides a slightly more academic approach, ‘Day
by Day with God’ is produced with women in mind and ‘Bible Reflections for
Older People’ is designed to bring hope, assurance and sustenance and is
written by older authors for this specific age group. All the publications are
£4.50 for a four month set of notes except for ‘Bible Reflections for Older
People’ which is £4.99. Trying out one issue doesn’t commit you to keep
on purchasing. I would be pleased to talk to people and answer any
questions and to take orders from new readers For further details please
contact Kate Cleeves Tel.01765 689255 email:revdavidcleeves@gmail.com

HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES

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Friday 21 September North Stainley 6 p.m. followed by a bring and
share supper
Sunday 30th September Masham Harvest Holy Communion at 10.45 a.m.
Sunday 7th October Healey Harvest Holy Communion at 11.00 a.m.
Sunday 7th October West Tanfield Harvest Holy Communion at 10.45 a.m.
Friday 12th October Well Harvest Evening Service and bring and share
supper
Sunday 14th October Snape Harvest Holy Communion at 10.45 a.m.

Masham Harvest Supper And Entertainment

Friday 21st September at 7.00 p.m. Masham Town Hall
The Harvest supper, in conjunction with the Methodist church, this year is
taking place (upstairs) at the Town Hall on Friday 21st September at 7.00
pm. £7 (Children £3, under 3 no charge) This will be a good evening of a
Yorkshire plough supper and entertainment. Tickets on sale from Lesley
Hunter, 01765 689828 and Kate Cleeves 689255. Any excess over
expenditure will be sent to Ripon Food Bank.

Healey Harvest Lunch

Sunday 7th October 12.30 p.m. in Fearby Village Hall
Tickets from Anne Ramsay 01765 689278 must be booked in advance
Adults £10, Under16’s £5, Family Ticket £25

West Tanfield Harvest Lunch

Sunday 7th October 12.30 for 1.00 p.m. in West Tanfield Village Hall
No need to book – just turn up.

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 What’s going on at St. Mary’s, Masham?
Singing for Fun Spend an hour in the church, singing songs from the
shows, musicals and popular music, men or women, any age, always, as it
says on the tin we have ‘FUN’. We meet on the second Tuesday of the
month at 1.15 pm until 2.15 pm and then have a tea or coffee. The next
dates are 11th September then 9th October.
Pie & Pint An opportunity to share a meal, have a chat and put the world
to right. Join us for a Pie & Pint at the Bay Horse pub, Silver Street, for
details of the next date, contact Jim Hunter on 01765 689828.
Autumn Brunch The church Autumn Brunch is to take place on 27th
October in the Town Hall, please put the date in your diary. 10.30 am to
2.30 pm. Come along and have a bacon butties and bag a bargain. If you
are having a sort out please note we will be looking for bric-a-brac and
raffle prizes. For more information speak to Jean Jones
A tribute to the Fallen, Land Fit for Heroes, Friday 9th November, 7.30 pm
in the church. Tickets will be available in the Community office and at the
Autumn Brunch. In aid of Service charities.

Reeth Brass Concert

Saturday 13th October St. Mary’s Church, Masham
In aid of the Four and Twenty in Masham
Doors open from 7.00 p.m. Concert starts at 7.30 p.m. Tickets: Adults £10
– to include a free drink. Under 16’s free Tickets from members of the Four
and Twenty or Masham Community Office. The Four and Twenty is an
ancient charity which makes grants to young people from Masham to assist
them in the costs of serving an apprenticeship or in their further or higher
education. It currently awards two grants each year of £400. Anyone
interested in finding out more about the Four and Twenty, or applying for a
grant, should contact the clerk, Chris Thwaites, at Dunsforth, 10 Rodney
Terrace, Masham, HG4 4JA.

MICHAEL CARD – 22nd September 2018

This is a fantastic opportunity to hear the exceptionally talented multi-
instrumentalist singer-songwriter Michael Card, who will be performing at
Masham Methodist Church on Saturday 22 nd September 2018. In a career
that spans 34 years, Michael Card has recorded over 37 albums and
authored over 25 books. He has penned such favourites as “El Shaddai”,
“Love Crucified Arose”, and “Emmanuel”, having sold more than 4 million
albums worldwide with over 19 No 1 hits. The day will commence with
the excitingly titled “Biblical Imagination Seminar on the Gospel of Luke”,

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which runs from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm, and will be followed in the evening
by Michael performing in concert at 7:30 pm. For more information and
tickets please go to www.riponareaconcerts.co.uk.
From the Registers
Baptism
17th June Lucas Wilders at Well
1st July Sienna Brown at Masham
15th July Lauren Stockil at North Stainley
29th July Jude Long at West Tanfield
29th July Ned Smith at West Tanfield
29th July Benjamin Collings at Healey

Weddings
28th July Riccardo D'Ottavio and Victoria Fuller at Masham
9th August David Swan and Julie Greenwood at West Tanfield
R.I.P.
26th June Marguerite Morrison at Masham
9th July Tessa Stothard at West Tanfield
9th July Doris Beaver at Masham Methodist Church.
25th July William Fuller at Masham
27th July Kevin Taylor at West Tanfield
30th July Dorothy Kibbat at Masham
2nd August Thanksgiving Service for Wendy Irvine at Masham

METHODIST CHURCH SERVICES

2nd September 10.30 am Masham Lynda Phipps
10.30 am Snape Rev.Dr.Malham-sacrament
10.30 am Tanfield Mr P. Fenwick
6.30 pm Maple Creek Joy Rayden

9th September 10.30 am Masham John Bailey

10.30 am Snape Janet Durbin
10.30 am Tanfield Rev.Dr.Malham-sacrament
6.30 pm Snape R. Collard
6.30 pm Ellington Rev.Dr. Malham-sacrament.

16th September 10.30 am Masham Steve Laugher

10.30 am Snape Heather Garbutt
10.30 am Tanfield Harvest Festival-Rev K. Wood

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23rd September 10.30 am Masham Michael Card
10.30 am Tanfield Mr D. Boddy
6.30 pm Snape Mr D. Boddy
6.30 pm Ellington Rev. H. Bell
6.30 pm Masham Kings Praise-Steve Laugher

30th September 10.30 am Snape Joan Bailey

10.30 am Masham Harvest - S & R Prest
6.30 pm Snape Rev.Dr.Malham

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!
HOPE COMMUNITY PROJECT
Knitting Group - meet every Tuesday afternoon in the Methodist School
Room from 2pm and 4pm. We are 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! If
you want to know more, give Liz a ring on (01765) 689378 or just turn up
on the day! We have plenty of wool, needles and patterns to get you
started. The knitted poppies are now being attached to backing fabric to
adorn the churches for Remembrance Sunday.
Wednesday Drop-in - the place to go for a good cup of coffee (or tea!)
and a chat. You’ll find us in the Methodist School Room from 10.30am to
12noon every week.
Thursday Club - meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month
in the residents’ lounge at Maple Creek from 2.30-4.00pm. Singalongs,
talks, demonstrations, celebrations – and always conversation, fun and
refreshments! The club is open to everyone who fancies a bit of company
and entertainment on a Thursday afternoon.
The autumn programme begins on September 13 th.with a Singalong,
followed on September 27th with a talk from Anna Cross, the Outreach
Officer from the Ripon Workhouse Museum Trust. She will be presenting a
Museum Taster Session, to include reminiscing/handling boxes, costumes,
stories and discussions.
Contact Pauline on (01765) 689175 or Janet on (01765) 689302 for more
information.

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Sunday Afternoon Drop-in - is open every week in the residents lounge at
Maple Creek from 3.00 – 4.00pm. If Sunday afternoon feels a bit empty,
you are welcome to join us for conversation, refreshments, and a good
laugh – guaranteed to cheer you up!
Hope Community Garden - We are looking for MORE VOLUNTEERS to
join the regular work party on the first Saturday of every month, maintaining
and developing the garden. If you enjoy gardening, this could be right up
your street. Not only is it an enjoyable way to spend an hour or two – we’re
a friendly bunch – but it is a really worthwhile thing to do, keeping this
excellent community facility up to scratch.
Have you thought of taking on one of the small plots? They are a gentle
way of keeping your hand in if you are no longer able to manage a full size
allotment, or if you don’t have much of a garden at home and would like to
grow a few veg, or if you would like to try and involve your children in
something really productive.
If you have poor mobility or are a wheelchair user, we also have a raised
bed which you could either take on completely, or just help with its
maintenance. There is a parking space available, and wheelchair or
scooter access from the path. If you want to know more, 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

WEDNESDAY WELCOME CENTRE

Open every Wednesday, 12.30-3.30pm
at Masham Methodist Church
The Wednesday Welcome Centre continues to live up to its name at the
Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome, whether you are a passing visitor
on holiday in Masham, or you just want to pop in for half an hour for a quick
cup of tea and a chat, or you want to go the whole hog – join us from
12.30pm for a bowl of soup and cake and stay on to take part in the
activities through to 3.30pm. People always comment on the friendliness of
the group and how much laughter there is – and we all know that laughter
is the best medicine! Most weeks, our resident pianist, Brenda Loveday,
keeps us entertained with old favourites and sometimes this develops into a
full scale singalong!
We love a celebration, and in August celebrated Yorkshire Day with white
rose bunting, a Wilfra Cake with our lunch, and a “name the sweets”

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competition with a range of old-fashioned confectionary provided by
Joneva.
We are open to everyone, but offer additional information and support for
people living with dementia through our contacts with Dementia Support,
Carers Resource, Red Cross and others. Do feel free to pop in and find out
what we get up to.
If you would like more information about the centre, or would like to
volunteer, please contact Joy Rayden on (01765) 689310.

NEW CARERS GROUP

Do you care for someone who needs day-to-day support with their physical
or emotional needs? Maybe your wife or husband? Maybe a sibling or
friend? Or maybe a child with extra support needs? Whatever your
particular situation, being the main carer for someone who is highly
dependant can be lonely and exhausting, and it is often difficult to know
where to turn for help with your own emotional and practical support needs
In June we started a new Carers Group, within the Wednesday Welcome
Centre at the Methodist Church, but run by Carers Resource. It will be
meeting every third Wednesday of the month, from 2.00-3.00pm, at the
front of the church and the next meeting is on 19th September.
Carers Resource long ago recognised the essential work done by carers,
and all the implications regarding their own needs. They are able to offer
emotional support, information about resources available, and, where
necessary, put you in touch with other agencies who may be able to offer
more specialised support. One of the most valuable aspects of the group is
meeting up with other carers, sharing experiences, and perhaps finding an
understanding which is difficult to find elsewhere.
Please feel free just to turn up, and if you would like to know more,
please phone Isobel Holmes, who will be leading the group, at Carers
Resource on 01423 500555, or call in at the Wednesday Welcome
Centre and ask for Joy.

Calling All Carers

Come and Join Us For Lunch. Where: Kings Head, Masham
When: 3rd Tuesday of every month: Time: 12:30: Cost from the Menu £10
- £12 approx. For more information please call Louise Wilson on 01677 -
470843

Blue Light Gallery: Brigantia is an association of talented Art, Craft and

Design Workers returning to the Blue Light Gallery for September. Their
member businesses range from one–man bands with workshops in the
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bottom of their gardens to those who are large and well established with
national reputations. www.brigantia.co.uk. The Blue Light 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 680200.
Michael Jackson Tribute: On Saturday 1st September at Thorp Perrow
Arboretum. Springhouse Farm Shop will be cooking up a storm on the
BBQ, so try a tasty burger or bring a picnic and a chair and enjoy this open
air concert. Gates 7.30pm. Band 8.30pm. Event finishes 11pm. For tickets
and information call 01677 425323 or visit www.thorpperrow.com.
Craft & Gift Fair: at Masham Town Hall on Saturday 1 st and Sunday 2nd of
September from 10am-4.30pm. A range of quality crafts and gifts including
hand crafted table lamps, bowls, clocks, greetings cards, knitted garments,
cushions, fashion jewellery in latest designs, Dales paintings and much
more. Free admission.
Summer Reading Challenge: We were overwhelmed with the brilliant and
very keen readers in the Masham area – 52 children enrolled on the
Challenge at Masham Community Library. For those that haven’t quite
finished, you have until Saturday 8 th September to complete your six books.
Certificates will be presented at school later in the month. Thank you to all
the dedicated library volunteers for encouraging the children along the way
and to the Co-Op for supplying mischievous goodie bags for the finishers.
For more information, call into the Library between 10am and 3pm,
Monday-Friday and on Saturdays between 10am and 2pm or call 01765
680204.
Farmer’s Market: returns to Masham for its penultimate market for 2018
on Sunday 2nd September from around 8.30am-2.30pm. Farmhouse
baking, bread, cured meats, organic veg, handmade fudge, plants,
handmade walking sticks, soaps, honey, cheese, herbs and lots more.
Come and eat seasonally inspired dishes sold by inventive ‘kitchens’.
Music and family activities make Masham Market a great event for visitors
of all ages. For more information contact: nasdavison@gmail.com.
www.northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com.
Citizens Advice Drop-In Advice Session (Craven & Harrogate
Districts): at Mashamshire Community Office on Thursday 6 th September
(and every first Thursday of the month). Drop-in session from 10am-noon.
Free, confidential, independent, impartial advice covering Debt, Benefits,
Housing, Employment and Consumer. Advice line 03444 111444
(standard rate) Email: advice@cravenandharrogatecab.cabnet.org.uk.

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Email enquiry form: www.citizensadvice.org.uk.
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/cravenandharrogtedistrictscab.
The Blackheart Orchestra: At Masham Town Hall on Thursday 6th
September at 7.30pm. Award-winning British songwriters, composers and
multi-instrumentalists Chrissy Mostyn and Rick Pilkington are The
Blackheart Orchestra. Led by Chrissy’s stunning, ethereal vocals, they
blend musical styles in an effortless and non-conformist way, creating
music which has been compared to Kate Bush, Ellie Goulding, London
Grammar, Steve Reich, Mike Oldfield and Kirsty MacColl, but which is also
totally unique. Tickets £10, available from Masham Community Office on
01765 680200 or email info@visitmasham.com
Broom Bezzums: On Saturday 8th September at 7.30pm at Grewelthorpe
Village Hall. Broom Bezzums is an award-winning, powerful live acoustic
duo comprising the talents and striking stage presence of Andrew Cadie
and Mark Bloomer, with a rare guest appearance of singer Katie Doherty.
‘From the moment I first saw and heard Broom Bezzums I recognised
they’ve got it – instinctively. And their playing is a delightful reminder of the
beauty of simplicity’ (Andy Kershaw). For further information and tickets
contact: liveatgrewelthorpe@gmail.com or visit www.broombezzums.com .
Vintage and Collectables Fair: in aid of SYD Rescue (Saving Yorkshire’s
Dogs) at Masham Town Hall on Sunday 9 th September from 10am-4pm.
Admission 50p. Refreshments available. Limited trade stalls available, to
book please call 07922 071266. Registered Charity No. 1167291.
www.sydrescue.org.uk
Laughter Yoga: at Masham Methodist Church Hall on Tuesday 11 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 16′s 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.
Masham Bowling Club Quiz Night: Friday 14th September at Masham
Sports Pavilion at 7.30pm. Pie and Peas supper and raffle. Teams of four.
Tickets £6 each, available from members.
Home & Lifestyle Brocante: returns to Masham Town Hall on Saturday
15th September selling goods ranging from vintage china, antiques,
vintages linen/textiles, handmade unusual gifts and homewares, unique
décor, salvage, gardenalia and up-cycled furniture. Sourced by our local

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artisans, or preloved looking for new homes. Free entry. More information
visit www.heartisanevents.co.uk or email hello@heartisanevents.co.uk .
The Marley Experience: at Masham Town Hall on Saturday 15th
September. The ultimate Bob Marley eight-piece tribute band will join us,
live and direct from the UK’s reggae capital Birmingham. Playing all the
classic hits and singalongs such as One Love, Three Little Birds, No
Woman No Cry, I Shot the Sheriff, Get Up Stand Up and many more.
Doors 7.30pm, on stage 8.30pm. Tickets £15, from Masham Community
Office on 01765 680200 or email info@visitmasham.com .
ZRI – Chaplin in the Jazz Age: Masham Town Hall is hosting another
Ripon International Festival event after the successful evenings here with
The Carnival Band in 2016 and Le Vent du Nord in 2017. Virtuoso
gypsy/klezmer ensemble ZRI present a live re-scoring of their favourite
scenes from Charlie Chaplin’s early films. Part concert, part cinema for the
whole family. Tickets £17, students £10, available from Masham
Community Office on 01765 680200 or email info@visitmasham.com.
www.zrimusic.com.
Masham Sheep Fair: Famous for its sheep sales, where in the past as
many as 70,000 sheep were sold each year, Masham’s annual Sheep Fair
is on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th September. Commemorating the
history, raising money for charity, and filling the town with fun, the Masham
Sheep Fair’s action packed programme is entertainment for the whole
family. Events include 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
Children’s Fair. All proceeds to Yorkshire Charities. Contact
susan@burtonagnes.com or 01262 490388. www.mashamsheepfair.com

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.
Slimming World: Every Monday, either from 5-6.30pm or 7-8.30pm at
Masham Town Hall. Just £9.95 on your first night then £4.95 a week.
Contact Cate, Slimming World Consultant on 07834 897533.
Pilates: is easy on your joints, improves flexibility, can ease back pain and
is great for toning muscles. It helps with concentration and improves focus
as well as re-educating your spine to improve posture. Tuesday evenings
from 7.30-8.30pm at Masham Methodist Hall and two classes on Thursday
mornings from 10am-noon at Fearby Village Hall. Classes have a
maximum of ten places and cost £36 for six sessions (six weeks). First
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taster session costs £3. Please book your place by contacting Sue
at info@pilatesandyou.co.uk or call 07776 195694 for more information.
Please bring a mat, clothing that allows you to move freely and a water
bottle.
Lego Request: The Wednesday Welcome Centre need basic Lego for
their afternoon sessions at Masham Methodist Church Hall from 12.30-
3.30pm. If you have any cluttering up your attic, please drop off at
Mashamshire Community Office (between 10am and 3pm, Monday-
Saturday) and we will then pass it on or at the Methodist Hall on a
Wednesday between 10am and 4pm. All donations gratefully received.
Karumba Dance Fitness and Chart Hit Workout: every Wednesday
evening from 7.30-8.30pm at Masham Town Hall. Get fit and have fun with
easy to follow dance routines for all ages and levels of fitness. £4.50 per
class or buy 5 and get one free. For more details contact Karen: 07827
994936 or email: karumbadancefitness@hotmail.com.
Badminton Club: at Fearby & Healey Village Hall every Wednesday from
8-9pm. We’re 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.
Rhythm Time: Fun music classes for your baby or toddler at Masham
Methodist Church Hall on Thursdays from 12.30-2.30pm. A chance to
develop your child’s confidence, creativity, listening skills, language,
numeracy and co-ordination. Free trial. Call Ami 07340 048804 for more
information. www.rhythmtime.net/am4.
Litter Action: Please help to keep Mashamshire free of unsightly and
polluting litter by joining the newly-formed Greener Masham Action Group.
Visit litteraction.org.uk/greener-masham to find out more and register to
join.

Masham Liftshare: We all readily offer lifts and share car journeys with our
friends and family, but many of us travel with an empty passenger seat
simply because we don’t know of anyone who needs a lift, while others
struggle to make appointments because they’ve got no wheels. Around
Masham, there is now a way the passenger-less and the lift-less can meet!
Save money by sharing travel costs; cut congestion, pollution and help look
after our environment; reduce the stress of driving by sharing your journey
with great people. You can choose to car share as little or as often as you
like, it doesn’t have to be on a regular basis. All you have to do is register
your journey as either a driver or a passenger
on www.masham.liftshare.com and then activate your account. Joining the
scheme is simple and completely free and your email address is kept
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hidden. If you have any questions and want to find out more about this
exciting community transport initiative or need help accessing the website,
please pop into Mashamshire Community Office, call 01765 680200 or
email: liftshare@visitmasham.com.
Masham.liftshare.com is a transport lift scheme to benefit all local
communities.
Coming Soon. Drop in sessions for registration assistance, located at the
Masham Community Office and in your local parish. For more info call
680200
Masham Community Library
Library Opening Hours: due to popular request, Mashamshire Community
Library is going to stay open until 4pm every Wednesday during the term
time to give everyone that bit of extra time to exchange their books after
school…and for any adult too! The Library will now be open as follows:
Monday 10am-3pm Thursday 10am-3pm
Tuesday 10am-3pm Friday 10am-3pm
Wednesday 10am-4pm Saturday 10am-2pm
Easy access via lift or stairs, friendly and helpful staff, convenient parking,
audio books and large print books, local history information, children’s
storytime and craft sessions, collection point for any books ordered on the
NYCC website, opportunity to borrow and return books from any NYCC
Library. For more information call 01765 680204 or email:
info@visitmasham.com.
Library Volunteers: do you need an excuse to read a book and would like to
encourage and enthuse others to do the same? Mashamshire Community
Library is looking for volunteers. You can volunteer on a regular weekly
basis for 2.5 hours or be on the “bank” and cover sessions when others are
away on holiday etc. Training will be given at the Library. If you want to
find out more, please contact Tessa Klemz at the Community Office on
01765 680200, email: info@visitmasham.com or pop in for a chat.

Herriot Hospice Homecare - Car Boot Sale

August Bank Holiday Monday
The annual fund-raising Herriot Hospice Homecare car boot sale will be
happening down on The Recreation Ground in Masham on Monday 27
August. Sellers' cars (£10) & vans (£12) admitted from 8am.
Open to Buyers from 9am - cash donations to the charity very much
appreciated. Sale ends at 1pm. Sorry but the sale of electrical goods is
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coffee, soft drinks, cake, ice creams & sweets available at the Clubhouse.

Masham Local History Group

Tuesday 11 September - Windows 18: exploring the stained glass in St
Mary's - with Gay Heaton. In Masham Church, starting promptly at 7
p.m: Gay has lived in Masham for over 20 years and until recently was a
regular attender at the group's meetings. For the last four years she has
been a member of a NADFAS group carrying out a survey of the nation's
churches. She will lead you in her wheelchair round St Mary's explaining
the significance of each window in a light-hearted manner. Subscriptions,
normally taken at the first meeting, will be deferred to the next meeting
scheduled to be on 25 September in the Town Hall at the normal time of
7:30 p.m. Any enquiries to Roger Sarjeant - 01765 689396 -
rogersarjeant1950@gmail.com

Masham W.I.
Our September meeting is on Monday 10th September 2018 between 7.15-
9pm at Masham Town Hall and will be Tales from the Registry Office.
Our speaker is Barbara Dixon who has some very funny and interesting
stories from working for over 20 years as a Registrar in North Yorkshire.
We hope too see all our members and visitors will be made most welcome
for a small charge of £3.50.Including refreshments. Our Competition will be
Oldest Birth Certificate in you Family. Hope too see you there
Jean Jones President. 01765 688671

Masham Christmas Lights Appeal

Your help is needed! We have to raise circa £3,000 each year to maintain,
repair and replace and improve Masham's lights displays. If you enjoyed
the Xmas lights last year, you are in for a treat again this year as we
continue to develop more. But your support is needed to continue to
make Masham market place and streets look fantastic throughout the
festive period.
Have you got any unwanted presents lurking unloved in a cupboard? Do
you want to donate them to a good cause, our Lights Appeal tombola, and
free up some space? If so, please drop them off with Mark at Joneva in the
Market Place. We also need clean, quality bric-a-brac for our stalls on the
Sheep Fair 29th September and Town Hall fundraiser 20th of October. If
you have a little spare time to help us on these days or in maintaining our
light displays call Peter on 07831 840 330.

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Any help you can give us will be greatly appreciated. Donate? Go to
www.goldengiving.com and just type in 'Masham' in the search bar. Thank
you for your support!

NEWS FROM WEST TANFIELD

Methodist News
Harvest Thanksgiving Services
16th - Harvest Festival Services. 10.30am Revd. Kathleen Wood.
Afternoon tea will be served at 4.30pm followed by Songs of Praise at
6.00pm. Everyone is welcome.
17th - Homemakers meet in the schoolroom - AGM

Help
Any one holding Village Hall tablecloths would they please return them as
soon as possible. Thank you . Brenda Raw

Tanfield and District Flower Club

Flower Club re-opens on Thursday 20th September, in the Village Hall at
7-30pm. Our opening demonstrator is Lucy Smith. Visitors are always
welcome and we look forward to seeing every one again.

Folk Duo Hannah Sanders And Ben Savage

will be singing at St Nicholas’ Church, West Tanfield as part of the Ripon
Festival on Thursday 20th September at 7.30 p.m. Tickets from the Festival
Office or on the door.

NEWS FROM WELL

Well Cycling Group – 6.30 pm start from September which will be the last
month until next year, meet at the bus shelter at the crossroads in the
village. Usually around 12-14 miles or so, but distance may be shortened
this month due to fading light, however, in the interests of safety can all
those riding please wear high viz clothing and have lights on their bikes.
Tele 470426 for more information
Well Walkers – Longer walks of up to about 7 miles – Mondays 3 rd & 17th
September. Telephone 470305 for more information
Shorter, easier walks of up to 4 miles to take place on Mondays 10 th & 24th
September, 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.
All walks meet 10.00 am from Orchard House or meet at the start of the
walk, everyone welcome. There is an email group for the walkers and walk
information is emailed out to the group a few days before the walk happens
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Well Ladies Coffee – Wednesday 5th September, 2.30 pm, Julia Hamby’s,
The Old School House, Church Street
Wellies Craft Group –Tuesday 4th September at Kath Greave’s house,
everyone welcome, you don’t have to be ‘crafty’ to join in. Just come and
listen if you don’t have anything you particularly want to do. Phone 470426
for venue or ask to be added to the email list for the group if interested
Well Parish Council – The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on
Monday 10th September, 7.00 pm at The Institute
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 that may be of interest to people in the village, 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

Methodist News
Craft and chat...Tuesday 11th and 25th September from 2-4pm.
This friendly group is there for anyone who would like to bring their craft
along to do while having a friendly coffee and chat. Why not pop in
sometime.
Under 5's.....each Wednesday morning from 10-11.30 am . If you are a
mum, gran or carer, with a little one, please come along and join us.
Youth Club........ for secondary school children, on 13th and 27th , from 7-
9pm. These evenings with a varied programme are held in the institute.
Sunshine Corner .....this after school club is held from 3.30-5pm on
alternative Fridays, during the year and we welcome all school aged
children. They can be walked from Snape school to the chapel. Each
afternoon is filled with fun, crafts, games etc all based around a bible story.
The dates will be on sent out on fliers in September or you could contact
Elaine, Ann or Joy.
Monthly free Coffee Morning.......Saturday 29th September from 10-12.
Why not drop in for a coffee and chat.
Family Time Special.........This family afternoon will be held from 3.30-5pm
on Sunday 16th September from 3.30-5pm. Lots of crafts and fun, based

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around a bible story and ending with tea. Why not come along for a happy
afternoon.
Mini Sunday Club......held each Sunday during the Sunday service, at
10.30 am. This group is for 3-7year olds. Again, they have fun while
learning different bible stories. For more info ask, Elaine Teasdale or
Dianne Johnson.
Older Sunday school class also continues to be held during the same time.

Flower Festival...... this Snape-run Flower Festival will be held on the 6th
& 7th October, coinciding with the chapel Harvest Festival. If the Snape-
based Club that you are involved with would like to take part, please
contact Margaret or Joy asap. More info to follow during the month.

Thanks
We would like to say a very big thank you to everyone who sponsored
John for the London marathon and Jane for the Milton Keynes half
marathon, we’ve been able to send £1050 to the Pancreatic Cancer
Research Fund. John and Jane White

Snape Open Gardens

It was a memorable and very happy summer weekend - lots of sunshine,
20 lovely gardens on display, excellent lunches and refreshments, many
visitors (some from a distance) and generous raffle prizes; plus lots of
hard work by local church and chapel folk and other villagers, giving time
as well as cakes and plants. Special thanks to the indefatigable
organisers Janet Seel and Alison and John Knopp for the planning and
constant work over this busy weekend. A good financial result to help
our Anglican Churches in Snape and Well was the icing on the cake.
Thank you again. David and Elizabeth Lickess

Snape Playing Field regeneration – update

Two events, organised by the Playing Field Committee and held over the
summer have raised over £900 towards the final stage in the planned
improvements to the field. A table top sale held on 2 June raised £363.
A superb afternoon and evening on Saturday 14 July meant a further £564
was raised at the Party on the Green. This event was also a celebration of
the developments which have already occurred – the changes to the field
surface and the installation of 4 new pieces of equipment.
The Playing Field Committee would like to thank anyone who attended and
supported these hugely successful events.

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The Committee has still to raise around £3.5k to be able to install an aerial
runway, the final stage in the changes planned for the field. Further events
will be planned for the coming months; please support the final push to
raise the remaining funding required. If you wish to organise an event or
raise funds to support the Committee with the fund raising please contact
Sarah Lowe, Clerk (tel 01677 470444).
Snape Institute – Friday 28 September – 7.30 pm
We are very pleased to be holding an illustrated talk by local farmer and
mountaineer, Chris Brown, entitled - Cycling New Zealand - 2 Chris's - 2
Bikes - 2200km. This is the first time Chris will have given this talk but it is
a return visit to Snape Institute as he has talked previously about his
experiences of climbing Everest and the highest peaks on each continent.
This will be a most interesting evening. Do join us.
Tickets at £7 including light refreshments are available from Sarah Lowe -
tel 01677 470444 or the.lowes@ukgateway.net

Snape Institute
Monday: Carpet Bowls - 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Circuit Training (term time) - 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Tuesday: Yoga - 11.00am - 12.30pm. Keep Fit - 7.00pm to 8.00pm
Wednesday: Table Tennis - 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Thursday: Zumba Gold 3.00pm to 4.00pm (depending on numbers)
Zumba - 4.00pm to 5.00pm
Friday: Circuit Training (term time) - 9.30am to 10.30am
T'ai Chi - 11.30am to 12.45pm (recommences 7 September)
For further information please contact Sarah Lowe on 01677 470444

NEWS FROM HEALEY AND FEARBY

Thank you
Sandy & Ginny Henderson would like to thank all those who organized,
erected, ran and cleaned up the church BBQ held in our garden. We would
not know a party had taken place . Many thanks.

Fearby and Healey WI

Come join us for a packed programme of events with a variety of
speakers, trips far and wide, and of course cake! We meet at 7.30pm on
the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Masham Town Hall. On September
12th we will be visited by the Dogs Trust, hopefully a doggy visitor as well
as a human one! Visitors welcome at £4, but why not join us as a
member? Contact Nicola Sykes, Secretary, on 07963676935 or
nicolasykes36@gmail.com
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