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The Grapevine SEAMER & TAME BRIDGE MAGAZINE
No. 140 August 2016 - September 2016
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EDITOR’S NOTES
Another successful Seamer Produce Show and Children’s
sports (despite the relatively poor weather) is over and
Summer holidays are here. Hopefully the sun will shine and
we will all have a good time. Many of the regular events held
in the village hall will stop during August so please check
when they end/restart.
It is with sadness that I announce the death of Bryan Sykes, a local
resident, who was one of the founders of the Grapevine, its original
Editor and a regular recent contributor in the Time for a Laugh category
(despite his long illness). He will be greatly missed. Our condolences go
out to Caroline and her family at this time.
Another sad event for many in the village is the leaving of the Reverend
Daniel. Although only here for a year, he has made a tremendous impact
both at the Methodist Church and at Pop In where he was a regular
attender. We wish him well in his new post in Milan and note that the
demand for cakes and scones will now reduce significantly!!
The next edition of Grapevine will cover October and November and any
contributions are welcome. Closing date will be September 26th.
ST. MARTIN’S CHURCH Eucharist at 11.15 on
August 7th and 21th
September 4th and 18th
Revd Paul Hutchinson
Note: The last Coffee morning held in April raised £337.50. A big thanks
to all that attended and helped make it a success. An even bigger thanks to
those that helped!! See the advert on the next page for the next one!
POLITE NOTICE
The church yard is once again being affected by dog fouling. Could I
please ask dog owners using the Church Grounds to ensure that their dogs
are kept under observation and any fouling is cleaned up. Thanks in
advance for your co-operation.
Ann Startin
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'POND PARTY' THANKS A massive 'thank you' to those wonderful willing volunteers who arrived
at the pond to help on both occasions. We now have bulbs and wild
flower seeds planted around the pond, and lillies and marginal plants in
the pond. The 'party' part had to be postponed as those who were working
in the water needed to freshen up and the weather wasn't exactly in our
favour.
It has been noticed by most in the village that something undesirable is
appearing on the surface of the water. As this edition is being distributed,
I am endeavouring to contact the appropriate department within the
Environmental Agency whose assistance we may need. to sort out the
problem.
There is a raffle ongoing to try to raise money for materials to build our
Duck families some much improved nesting houses. Tickets can be
purchased from the farm shop. Any additional contributions will be very
gratefully accepted.
Gill Burton. tel: 713985
VILLAGE HALL NEWS AND EVENTS ART GROUP
Finished for the Summer but will restart on Monday 12th September.
We hope you will Come and join us at
St Martin’s Church Coffee Morning With Cake stall and Tombola
Stokesley Town Hall
Friday 26th August
9.30—11.45
Offers of help/contributions, please contact: Jean Webster 710088 Ann Startin 710162
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POP IN
We have had a great year with our Seamer and Tame Bridge neighbours at
the Pop In and hope everyone has felt welcome. We are now having a
summer holiday and will be returning on Monday 12th September
offering Tea, Coffee, Scones and a sociable atmosphere. Please come and
join us then. Everyone is welcome, young or old (or in between!).
Times 10am -12midday
GREENFINGERS
September ? Visit to the Transporter and 'Salthome' - to be arranged.
October 11th Pumpkin carving
November 8th Pooled Supper and Quiz.
December 13th Christmas Wreath
You do not need a Garden to join 'Greenfingers', the outings are all plant
orientated but are chosen by the group. Club Membership is £10 with
meetings held in the Hall priced at £2 which includes a glass of wine.
Where a member's car is used for an outing, a donation of £2 towards
petrol is suggested.
SEAMER VILLAGE HALL 100+ CLUB
May winners were: (140 members)
1st £20 92 Christine Taylor, The Green
2nd £17 3 Jo Batey, Hilton Road
3rd £14 1 Jenny Williams, Hilton Road
4th £11 38 Bill Smith, Brackenhill Walk
5th £ 8 57 Andrew Miller, The Green
June winners were: (140 members)
1st £20 84 Irene Wormald, Stokesley
2nd £17 143 Sandra Purdy, Seamer Hill
3rd £14 49 Cara Thorpe, The Green
4th £11 96 Myra Robinson, Stokesley Road
5th £ 8 98 Walter Pattison, Stainton Road
July winners were: (140 members)
1st £20 144 Maureen Marshall, Tame Bridge
2nd £17 116 David Swales, off Hilton Road
3rd £14 112 Adam Bernard, The Green
4th £11 13 Sue Shields, Tame Bridge
5th £ 8 33 Pat Bayliss, Stainton Road
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Polite request – Will members that have renewal fees outstanding, please
contact me as soon as possible, or their numbers will be taken out of the
monthly draws. Phone: 01642710294 or e-mail
New members can join at anytime - £1 per month/£12 per year.
Full details are on the village website: seamervillage.co.uk
Christine Cooper
HALL TIMETABLE
QUEEN’S 90TH BIRTHDAY PARTY
The party for HM The Queen’s Birthday Celebrations held at Seamer
Village Hall, was a good afternoon. Those that attended, although few in
numbers, had a great time. Special thanks go to Chanel Jackson (a year 9
pupil) who donated a cake she had especially baked and iced for the
event. This was very much appreciated and enjoyed by all.
Monday Pop-In 10.00am (From 12th
September)
Zumba Gold
12.00 Art Group
1.30pm
Beginner’s Pilates Class
6.00-7.00pm Craft Club
7.00pm
Tuesday Carpet
Bowls 10.00am
Improvers and Intermediates
Pilates Class
6.00-7.00pm
Hall Committee meeting
(1st Tuesday in month)
Greenfingers
7.00pm (2nd Tuesday)
Seamer Parish Council (3rd Tuesday)
Wednesday Table Tennis
7.00pm
Thursday Zumba Class
5.45-6.30pm Bridge Group
7.00pm
Friday Badminton
6.00-9.00pm
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Thanks also to Mark Murphy for organising the event.
Dave Campy
PRODUCE SHOW
A big thank you to everyone involved in Sunday's show, the back stage
lasses and lad, the people who entered, (and yes it is definitely too late to
enter now!), the Judges and Stewards (there were no serious Stewards
Inquiries) and the magnificent response to our request for cakes, It is
always like the miracle of the loaves and fishes.
HARVEST SUPPER & MARSKE FISHERMEN'S CHOIR
October 7th. This includes a party to celebrate the complete refurbishment
of the Village Hall.
VILLAGE HALL REFURBISHMENT
With funds from the Lottery, Broadacres, Investing in Communities Fund
(Hambleton District Council), Seamer Turbine Fund and money raised by
the various Groups and Events held in the Village Hall, the Hall
refurbishment is nearing completion.
Started by Anne Thomas and Claudia Millar the Hall has had a complete
make-over, new windows, wall insulation, toilets, and kitchen units, new
Boiler. The second phase, mainly the Supper Room, has included new
lighting, Emergency Door, removal of Chimney, renewal of Supper Room
floor, Lowered ceiling, Electric points to facilitate the room for classes
such as Computer Studies, Serving Hatch and Stable Door, Dishwasher
and Boiling Water Tap, Vinyl Flooring to Kitchen, Supper Room, and
Entrance Hall, Lightweight tables, Comfortable seating for Supper Room
and Main Hall. Outside there is a Notice Board, Security Lighting, and
wall to shore up the 'Right of Way' and to protect the new step free,
disabled path, and hand rails to steps and ramp.
The Hall Committee during all this extensive work, has comprised of
Christine Campy, Yvonne Groombridge, Irene Thompson, Phil Taylor, Jo
Batey, Kay Reece, Mark Murphy, they have been a great supportive team
but my special thanks go to Christine Cooper for her quiet competence
and knowledge without which I could not have managed.
Margaret Smith former Chairwoman.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
September 10th Indoor Car Boot
October 7th Harvest Supper with the Fishermen's Choir.
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October 21st Pizza and Pop Games Night
November 19th Seamer Antiques Roadshow - Date to be confirmed.
November 26th Quiz
December Candlelit Supper with Carols
New Years Eve Old fashioned Party night (pooled supper)
2017 Burns Night
Saturday 10th September
Seamer Village Hall
10am - 2pm
FREE Admission
Refreshments available (in aid of Hall funds)
BUY A TABLE
4 INDOOR STILL AVAILABLE
(£10 by 20th August please)
ALSO LIMITED NUMBER OUTSIDE
(1st Come 1st served on day, weather permitting)
Contact Jo for more information: [email protected]
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SEAMER METHODIST CHURCH
IN REMEMBRANCE OF A NEIGHBOUR
We were very sad to hear of the death of Bryan Sykes
on Sunday July 17th. Bryan and Caroline’s home from
1990, when they moved into the village, is, as you will
know, next door to the Methodist Church. The Church
could not have wished for better neighbours.
On 27th July there was a very fitting service of Celebration for the life of
Bryan with over £300 raised for the RNLI.
Bryan took an interest in all aspects of the village of Seamer and everyone
will miss that support. Often that support was undertaken confidentially,
Seamer Village Hall
Pizza and Pop Games Night
Friday 21st October 7 pm
Family Fun
Tickets from Janet Bainbridge
Tel 01642 715728 £6.00
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without public acknowledgement - but that was Bryan’s way. We will
also all miss his regular contributions to this magazine, especially his
Time for a Laugh. Thank you Bryan for all that you have contributed to
the life of the village.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Caroline, family and close friends.
GOODBYE TO DANIEL
On 24th July we said goodbye to Rev Daniel Pratt Morris-Chapman.
Daniel was only in the UK for approximately one year after being a
minister in The Cameroon and before going to work in Italy. Daniel has
made a great impression on all who have met him. He may only have
been our minister for one year but his dedication and commitment and
very welcoming personality will be greatly missed. We wish him and his
family all the very best as they take up their new roles, and may God
bless him in all that he does.
Daniel - I understand that one of our members has made you an honorary
Yorkshireman - so please come back sometime in the future! Many,
many thanks for the time you have been with us.
WELCOME LISA
From the 1st September, Rev Lisa Quarmby (telephone 01642 724968) will
take responsibility for Seamer Methodist Church. Lisa is already known
to us in that she has been living and ministering in Stokesley. In July the
family moved to Great Ayton and as part of that move, and the pending
appointment of a new Minister (Reverand Andrew Robinson) in
Stokesley, some changes in ministerial responsibility were required. We
warmly welcome Lisa to our community in her new role.
TIMES OF WORSHIP
7th August @ 10.30am led by Rev Graham Peacock
14th August @ 10.30am All age worship led by Rev Lisa Quarmby
21st August @ 10.30am led by Christine Campy
On this date, members of the Methodist churches from Carlton, Hutton
Rudby and Easby will be joining us.
28th August @ 10.30am led by Stan Townsend
3rd September @ 10.30 am tbc
10th September @ 10.30am All age worship tbc
17th September @ 10.30am Harvest Festival tbc
24th September @ 10.30am tbc
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THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH
I came across these words by John McEnroe
‘It is far better to go out, try your best at something and fail, than it is to
have not tried at all.’
TIME FOR A SMILE (In memory of Bryan)
If an accountant’s wife can’t get to sleep, what does she say?
‘Tell me about your work, dear.’
Ron Kirk
TIME FOR A LAUGH - HOLY HUMOUR
A father was approached by his small son who told him proudly, 'I know
what Bible means!'
His father smiled and replied, 'What do you mean, you 'know' what the
Bible means? The son replied, 'I do know!'
'Okay,' said his father. 'What does the Bible mean?'
'That's easy, Daddy...' the young boy replied excitedly,' It stands for
'Basic Information Before Leaving Earth. ———————————————————————————————-
There was a very gracious lady who was mailing an old family Bible to
her brother in another part of the country. '
Is there anything breakable in here?' asked the postal clerk.
'Only the Ten Commandments.' answered the lady. ————————————————————————————————
A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he
was short of time and couldn't find a space with a meter. Then he put a
note under the windshield wiper that read: 'I have circled the block 10
times. If I don't park here, I'll miss my appointment. Forgive us our
trespasses.'
When he returned, he found a ticket from a Traffic warden along with
this note. ‘'I've circled this block for 10 years. If I don't give you a ticket
I'll lose my job. Lead us not into temptation.' ————————————————————————————————
While driving in Pennsylvania, a family caught up to an Amish carriage.
The owner of the carriage obviously had a sense of humor, because
attached to the back of the carriage was a hand printed sign:-
Energy efficient vehicle: Runs on oats and grass.
Caution: Do not step in exhaust.
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A Sunday School teacher began her lesson with a question, 'Boys and
girls, what do we know about God?'
A hand shot up in the air. 'He is an artist!' said the youngest boy.
Really? How do you know?' the teacher asked.
'You know - Our Father, who does art in Heaven… —————————————————————————————————————
A minister waited in line to have his car filled with fuel just before a long
holiday weekend. The attendant worked quickly, but there were many
waiting. Finally, the attendant motioned him towards vacant pump.
'Reverend,' said the young man, ‘I’m so sorry about the delay. It seems
like everyone waits until the last minute to get ready for a long trip.'
The minister chuckled, 'I know what you mean. It's the same in my
business.'
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People want the front of the bus, the back of the church, and the centre of
attention.
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The minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how he was going to ask
the congregation to come up with more money than they were expecting
to for repairs to the church building. Therefore, he was annoyed to find
that the regular organist was sick and a substitute had been brought in at
the last minute. The substitute wanted to know what to play.
'Here's a copy of the service,' he said impatiently. 'But, you'll have to
think of something to play after I make the announcement about the
finances.' During the service, the minister paused and said, 'Brothers and
Sisters, we are in great difficulty; the roof repairs cost twice as much as
we expected and we need £4,000 more. Any of you who can pledge £100
or more, please stand up.'
At that moment, the substitute organist played ‘The National Anthem.'
And that is how the substitute became the regular organist!
Submitted by the late Bryan Sykes.
FLOWER TUBS
It has been noticed by several of the people looking after these that some
of the plants are disappearing. Please keep an eye out for any suspicious
activity and make note of it. Then contact Dave Campy in his role of
Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator for the village.
DaveCampy 710320
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LABMAN BUSINESS AWARD Following an extremely successful 3 months, in which Labman has won
several prestigious awards, confirmed their biggest order to date, and seen
a new building expansion take shape, I’m delighted to say that they have
been awarded the Innovations Award in the Hambleton Business
Awards. Gathering local businesses from across the local region, the
nominees met for a great evening at Northallerton Town Hall, and
Labman’s Andrew Whitwell and Rob Hodgson were there to collect the
Award.
On behalf of the residents of Seamer, I would like to add our
congratulations to them for raising the profile of Seamer in the business
world.
Dave Campy (Grapevine Editor and neighbour of Labman)
GRAPEVINE CONTACTS
Magazine Layout and Editor
David Campy, 5a Holme Lane, Seamer
E mail: [email protected] 710320
Illustrations
Margaret Smith, 4 Bracken Hill Walk, Seamer 710611
Distribution
Derek Winterbotham, Kingsbridge, Hilton Rd. Seamer 711617
St Martin’s
Rev Paul Hutchinson, The Rectory, Stokesley 710405
Methodist Church Ron Kirk, 2 Rosehill, Great Ayton 722053
Seamer Village Hall Bookings: Christine Campy ([email protected])
General : Christine Campy (Temporarily) 710320
Village News and Events
Margaret Smith 710611
Seamer Parish Council
E-Mail: [email protected]
Seamer Correspondent for Darlington and Stockton Times
Christine Cooper 710294
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