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The Grapevine SEAMER & TAME BRIDGE MAGAZINE
No. 148 December 2017 – January 2018
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EDITOR’S NOTES Christmas and New Year are times for family celebrations
and remembering past events ae well as looking to the
future. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the
“Family” involved in the production and distribution of
Grapevine who keep us informed of the events and happenings.
I hope this Grapevine informs you of all the events going in and around
Seamer and Tame Bridge to help you plan your time. I would also like to
wish all who receive Grapevine (and those that don’t) a Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year. Enjoy yourselves and the events but remember
the meaning of Christmas and think of those less fortunate than ourselves
as well .
The closing date for contributions to the next edition is January 28th
2018!
Dave Campy
ST. MARTIN’S CHURCH
Eucharist at 11.15am
3rd and 17th December (NOT 31st December)
7th and 21st January
In addition there will be a
Christmas Morning Eucharist at 9.15a.m.
Stokesley & District Choral Society Christmas Concert -
16th December - in the Parish Church, Stokesley. This is a joint event
with Stokesley Primary School and starts at 7pm.
Beetle Drive - There will be a Beetle Drive in the Town Hall, Stokesley
on 13th January. Tickets £10 to include a Pie & Peas Supper. Contact
Marie Groom, 01642 712138 for more details.
VILLAGE HALL NEWS AND EVENTS
POP IN
Everyone is welcome to this informal fun get together on a Monday
morning between 10 – 12 with a chance to meet fellow residents and have
a chat over Tea/Coffee and a scone. Come for as long as you wish.
See following advert for details of our special Christmas Pop In party.
Janet
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GARDEN CLUB (GREENFINGERS)
For more details Contact Angela Forrest 07891097649.
ART & CRAFT GROUP
Monday afternoon 1.30-3.30
Contact Margaret Smith 01642710611
BOOK CLUB
The Village Hall book club meets on the last Tuesday of each month at
7.30pm. We are a small friendly group of people and would welcome any new
members who would like to join us. We read a book in advance then, over a
drink and a snack, have an informal chat about it. We choose a new book
between us for the following month.
The cost is £2.50 to cover the drink and snacks.
The dates for the next few meetings are :
December (to be decided)
Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Tuesday 27th February 2018
Our current book is All I Ever Wanted by Lucy Dillon
For further information please contact Lynn Clayton at
[email protected] or phone 01642 712157
NOW & THEN MAGAZINES
These are free and available to collect from the village hall when open for
activities.
Pop in Christmas Party 18th December
11.30 for 12.00
Two courses, drinks included
£5.00
All welcome
Call Janet Bainbridge
01642 715728
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SEAMER SING-A-LONG (CHORAL SOCIETY)
The December Sing-a-long is incorporated into the Village Hall event on
Friday 8th December (thank you for that Christine - see later advert). The
group is meeting an hour before (6pm) for a final rehearsal of the 3 songs
we’re performing. Emily Thorpe is also planning to sing a solo.
Additionally, the first sing-a-long of 2018 is Friday 5th January.
Jo Batey 07759 531050
MAGIC NIGHT What a fantastic night of entertainment
we had. I'm sure I speak for all 44 of us
there, that Eric and his three colleagues
from Middlesbrough Magic Circle
provided us with one of the best nights
we have had in the hall for many years.
It was non-stop fun and laughter from
start to finish, especially with the
children taking part and them been
amazed at the tricks they did.
It will certainly be on the agenda to have them back again. £69 was made
for the hall funds.
Christine Cooper
CANDLELIT CHRISTMAS SINGALONG
Friday the 8thDecember at 7pm
(Note change of date)
Village Hall A musical Christmas evening (songs and Carols) by candlelight, led
by Ron Kirk on the accordion.
Bring your own drinks and food to share. (Pooled supper).
(Voluntary Donation to the Village Hall to cover heating, etc)
Further details contact
Christine Campy on 01642710320
(Last years was very special and lots of fun)
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STAMP COLLECTION
If anyone has any Variegated Holly that could be used on
the above night please contact Christine or Gill.
SEAMER VILLAGE HALL 100+ CLUB
October winners were: (150 members)
1st £25 31 Ann Woodward, Holme Lane
2nd £20 60 Helen McAlister, Thornaby
3rd £15 132 Alan Harbottle, Holme Lane
4th £10 124 Laura Thompson, Tame Bridge
5th £ 5 35 Sue Walton, Stainton Road
November winners were: (150 members)
1st £25 90 Elsie Wood, Brackenhill Walk
2nd £20 85 Sue & Jim Scheilling, Hilton Road
3rd £15 59 Dennis Richardson, Stainton Road
4th £10 141 Tony Walker, The Green
5th £ 5 112 Adam Barnard, Stokesley Road
In November the 100+ Club was 3 years old. Over the last year it has
raised £1,730 of which £865 was given out as prizes and the other £865
donated to the village hall towards its refurbishment. It has proved to be a
huge success and much appreciated by the village hall committee
members and we hope you will continue to support it.
CHRISTMAS WREATHS & DECORATIONS
With Judie Livingstone (formerly of Cherry Hill Nurseries)
FRIDAY DECEMBER 15th at 7.30pm
Village Hall
Tickets £7 including glass of wine and mince pie
From Gill Burton 01642 713985
Christine Cooper 01642 710294
I collect used stamps and give them to charity. Please save yours and
bring them to the Hall or 21 The Green. Leave a border of 1cm around
the stamp. Thank you.
Contact Ann Thomas: [email protected] for more information.
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For those members who joined last December/January, this means that
you are due to join again. If you wish to do so, please get in touch with me
on 01642 710294 or by e-mail on [email protected]
The membership over the year increased from 140 to 150 but we have lost
some members so the present number has dropped to 148. My aim is to
get to 160, so if any new residents would like to join, please get in touch
with me.
It costs £1 per month/£12 for the year, for which you are allocated a
number. Each month, half the monthly money is given out as prize money
and the other half goes to the village hall funds.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Christine Cooper
HALL TIMETABLE
Monday Pop-In 10.00am
Art and Crafts Group
1.30pm
Tuesday Carpet Bowls 10.00am
Pilates Class
6.00-7.00pm
Hall Committee meeting
(1st Tuesday in month)
Greenfingers 7.00pm (2nd Tuesday) Seamer Parish Council (3rd Tuesday) Book Club 7.30—9.00 (4th Tuesday)
Wednesday Table Tennis
7.00pm
Thursday Zumba Class 5.40-6.40pm Bridge Group 7.00pm
Friday Seamer Choral Society 1st Friday in month at 7.00pm
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This space could
have been used
by you to tell us
about an event
which might of
interest to other
people in Seamer
and Tame Bridge!
Contact
David Campy
(Editor)
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SEAMER METHODIST CHURCH SWITCHING ON OF THE VILLAGE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS
This will take place on Sunday 10th December at 4pm.
Following this there will be a short Nativity Service and
refreshments in the Methodist Church. Everyone is
welcome.
Many thanks to the Parish Council for providing the tree.
CAROL SINGING
One of the traditions of the week before Christmas is carol singing from
door to door in the villages of Seamer and Newby. This year we plan the
following:
Tuesday 19th December meet at Seamer Methodist Church at 6pm
Wednesday 20th December meet at Seamer Methodist Church at 6pm
Thursday 21st December meet at Newby Village Hall at 6pm
Everyone is very welcome to join us , young or old and anyone in between
– it’s real fun and is a great way of demonstrating that some traditions are
well worth preserving.
Put on warm clothing, clear the voice box and sing.
THOUGHTS FOR CHRISTMAS
As we unwrap our presents help us to remember those who have nothing.
As we eat our festive food help us to remember those who are hungry.
As we have fun with our friends and family help us to remember those who
are lonely.
As we think of Mary giving birth a long way from home help us to
remember refugees and displaced people.
As we enjoy being around those we love, in our happiness help us to
remember all for whom Christmas is a sad time.
As we are busy with all our preparations and celebrations may we
remember that at Christmas we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Son of
God who came to be the Saviour of the world.
TIMES OF WORSHIP
3rd December @10.30am led by Ken Hudson
10th December @4pm Nativity following switching on of tree lights
Led by Rev Lisa Quarmby
17th December @10.30am Christmas carols and readings led by Ron Kirk
24th December @ 10.30am led by Robert Johnson
31st December @ 10.30am at Stokesley Methodist Church
7th January @ 10.30am led by Rev Lisa Quarmby
14th January @ 10.30am All age worship led by Rev Trevor Haigh
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21st January @ 10.30am Led by Ken Hudson
28th January @ 10.30am led by Rev Andrew Robinson
TIME FOR A SMILE
This is the time of year when many receive demand statements for Self-
Assessment Income Tax. Someone sent me this comment recently:
‘I was delighted when the kind people at the Inland Revenue wrote to
me recently, telling me that my tax return was OUTSTANDING, particularly
since I can’t even remember sending it in.’
THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH
As we think of the Christmas stable we go
with wonder, compassion and hope in our heart,
and know that we are loved,
now and for ever.
May peace and joy of the Christ child be with you.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
Ron Kirk
TIME FOR A LAUGH Confucius did not say:
Man who wants pretty nurse must be patient.
Lady who goes camping with man must beware of evil intent.
Squirrel who runs up woman's leg will not find nuts.
Man who leaps off cliff jumps to conclusion.
Man who runs in front of car gets tired, but man who runs behind car
gets exhausted.
Man who eats many prunes get good run for money.
War does not determine who is right; it determines who is left.
Man who drives like hell is bound to get there.
Man who stands on toilet is high on pot.
Wise man does not keep sledge hammer and slow computer in same
room.
Man who lives in glass house should change clothes in basement.
OIL CLUB The oil club is expanding nicely. Due to slow demand following the
summer and continued warm temperatures, the last order was a little late.
However when we did, we managed to secure a full tanker load for
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Seamer alone which helped to keep the price down.
We will be ordering again in late November/early December to secure
deliveries prior to Christmas. However if anyone is desperately short we
will always strive to get the best price even for a single delivery.
Also don't forget if you have a problem with your oil tank, we can put you
in touch with a company who will hopefully resolve it, even in an
emergency.
Gordon Reed (01642 711495) and David Ward (01642710333)
COMMUNITY FUND UPDATE
To remind residents, the Community Fund is overseen by the Parish
Council with the assistance of an independent chairman. Residents are
very welcome to apply to the fund with ideas to improve the village and
its facilities.
Since inception the fund has helped to improve the facilities and fabric of
the parish hall (£10k); resurface the parish hall carpark, the pavement
near School Cottages and the road adjacent to the King’s Head (£4k),
work urgently need that NYCC wouldn’t fund; purchasing and fitting a
defibrillator (£1.5k); ongoing work at the pond including fencing and
water plants (£1.5k); renewal of the handrail along the path near the
Kings Head (£500); improvements to the sign gardens and replace the
deteriorating flower tubs with brick gardens (£1k) and a donation of £500
was made to The Globe (Stokesley Library) to help get it established.
Recent applications granted have been to improve the steep bank on
Stainton Road, to create a small memorial garden at the village hall and to
renew the railings around the village pond.
To apply for funding, the first step would be to contact the Parish
Council, to discuss any proposals you have to make the village a more
pleasant and attractive place to live.
P. Taylor (Seamer PC)
[Editor: The fund has also contributed to the printing of Grapevine.
Thanks!]
COMMUNITY SPEEDWATCH UPDATE
Since the last update, the volunteers continue to deploy about twice a
week. The average number of vehicles caught exceeding the speed limit
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has risen to about 14% (was 10%). One possible reason for this is the
removal of the two signs located at either end of the village. They were
removed on the insistence of NYCC Highways department for reasons
not linked to road safety. If they hadn’t been removed, the Speedwatch
operation would have been jeopardised. Representations to the Highways
Department are ongoing with little progress made so far.
Please note we are being supported by the NY police speed bike, speed
van in Tame Bridge, and Stokesley police officers. A PCSO has been
tasked to support us if a deployment coincides with his shifts.
Fortunately, only a small percentage of vehicles caught exceeding the
limit are travelling at 45mph+ ; most are in the range 35-39mph. Of note,
is a motorist caught travelling at 58mph on Hilton Road and then was
caught again 10 minutes later doing 36mph!!
I am very grateful for the help given by the very loyal and reliable group
of volunteers and any resident willing to join us will be most welcome.
P. Taylor (Coordinator)
THE GLOBE LIBRARY AT STOKESLEY I am delighted to confirm that The Globe Library has now been up and
running since April. The manager Jane Hall, is doing a wonderful job
supported by a pool of some 130 dedicated volunteers.
We hope to extend the reach of the library to ensure that everyone in the
community has access to this facility. Alongside the normal books, wifi
and computer access there are two Knit and Natter groups, children story
time and two infants Rhyme Time sessions now running each week.
Citizens Advice run a drop in session each Monday afternoon.
In addition, Jane and the volunteers run a selection of monthly specials.
In October, there was a choir taster session, a Murder Mystery evening
attended by over 50 residents and the drama group from the senior school
put on an excellent performance for younger children at the Halloween
Party. Joygernaut – a free workshop for adults led by poet Andy Craven-
Griffiths was held in the Library on Friday 24 November. A children’s
book club is about to start for 7 -12 year olds and a Coding Club for 9 -
13 year olds. We are to run a Short Story competition open to all and
there will be a Christmas Fayre on December 2nd.
We hope to extend the programme and offer space to any small groups
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wanting to set up and need to hear from local people about things they
feel would be of interest. Some ideas are a monthly domino drive, chess
club, sporting memories drop in and chat afternoon.
Key to the Globe's success is communicating this. We are having a new
web site designed and have a great volunteer who runs our social media
feeds. We plan to publicise in the D&S.
In addition if you have any ideas or suggestions about how we develop
the Globe please do get in touch with myself or pop in and meet Jane at
the library.
Thanks in anticipation of your support.
Sara Fryer (email: [email protected]
CHRISTMAS QUIZ (JOKES)
Try this and see how many you get. No prizes!! Answers at the end of
Grapevine.
1. Who is Santa’s favourite singer?
2. What do the elves call it when Father Christmas claps his hands?
3. What do you say to Santa when he says your name when
completing the register at School?
4. Why does Santa have 3 gardens?
5. Why was santa’s littlest helper feeling depressed?
6. What do you call it when Santa puts his wife on his Sleigh
insurance?
7. Christmas is the time when everyone gets ……..?
8. What sort of bike does Santa ride?
9. What nationality is Santa?
10. What do the elves call Santa when he is on the beach?
11. Why does Santa come down the chimney?
12. What is Santa’s dogs name?
13. What is as the same as Santa but weights nothing?
14. Why does Santa put a clock on his Sleigh?
15. What does Mrs Claus say to Santa on Christmas Eve when she
looks at the Sky?
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NORTH YORKSHIRE TRADING STANDARDS SCAMS
Residents are continuing to be called by someone claiming to be from
Microsoft/BT stating there is a problem with your computer and asking
the victim to download a piece of software called Teamviewer which
allows the criminal to gain access to the victims computer. Victims have
lost several thousands of pounds to these criminals.
Callers claiming to be from HMRC say there is an outstanding bill and a
court order has been obtained for payment and that unless the 'victim'
pays immediately, bailiffs will be sent round. . Often the criminal will ask
for payment in i-tune vouchers.
Finally we are seeing an increase in reported 'Romance Scams' where
victims are duped into sending money to someone they have met on the
internet. Quite often the criminal will give some sob story about how a
child is ill or they need money quick to persuade the victim to transfer
thousands of pounds into a foreign account on the promise they will get
the money back or that the person will come to the UK to marry the
victim. In all these cases the advice is the same. If you are contacted by
the telephone or on the internet and you have any doubt whatsoever,
terminate the call. Please do not fall victim to these fraudsters.
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There has been an increase in cold calls to the public from bogus bailiffs
requesting payments for a “phantom” debt. The fraud involves being cold
-called by someone purporting to be a bailiff working on behalf of a
court, attempting to recover funds for a non-existent debt. Fraudsters are
requesting payment by bank transfer and if refused they threaten to visit
the people’s homes or place work in order to recover the debt that is
owed. From the reports we have received a range of different businesses
and individuals are being targeted.
Though this type of fraud can occur throughout the UK, we have found
that significant levels of reports are being made from those in the
Yorkshire area.
Key facts about bailiffs:
A bailiff is someone who has a legal power to collect certain debts. They
may do this by asking you to pay what you owe, or by taking and selling
your belongings to raise the money. Bailiffs are only used to recover
certain debts such as council tax, child support and compensation orders.
Bailiffs are not used to recover debts relating to private advertisement;
these would be collected by debt collectors. Debt collectors do not have
the same legal powers as bailiffs and will not have special court
authorisation to act. If you're not sure whether you're dealing with a
bailiff or a debt collector, check the Citizens Advice website.
How to protect yourself:
• Make vigorous checks if you ever get a cold call associated with a
bailiff.
• If you work for a business and receive a call or visit from bailiffs or debt
collectors, be sure to speak with your manager or business owner first.
Never pay the debts yourself on behalf of the business you work for;
some fraudsters have suggested employees do this whilst talking with
them, suggesting they can then be reimbursed by their employer, when in
reality the debt is non-existent.
• Request details of the debt in writing to confirm its legitimacy.
• Do not feel rushed or intimidated to make a decision based on a phone
call. Take five and listen to your instincts.
If you have been affected by these, or any other type of fraud, call the
Action Fraud team on 0300 123 204
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GRAPEVINE CONTACTS Magazine Layout, Editor, Printer and Distribution Coordinator
David Campy, 5a Holme Lane, Seamer
E mail: [email protected] 710320
Illustrations
Front Cover: Anne Clements, Tame Bridge
St Martin’s
Rev Paul Hutchinson, The Rectory, Stokesley 710405
Methodist Church Ron Kirk, 2 Rosehill, Great Ayton 722053
Seamer Village Hall Chairperson: Mark Murphy
Email : [email protected]
Bookings: Ann Thomas [email protected] 710822
Village News and Events
Contact: Dave Campy [email protected] 710320
Seamer Parish Council
E-Mail: [email protected]
Seamer Correspondent for Darlington and Stockton Times
Christine Cooper 710294
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Answers to Quiz (sorry!!)
1. Elfis Presley
2. Santapplause
3. Present
4. So he can ho ho ho.
5. Because he had low elf esteem
6. A dependent Claus.
7. Santamental.
8. A Holly Davidson.
9. North Polish
10. Sandy Claus.
11. Because it soots (suits) him.
12. Santa Paws
13. Santa’s shadow.
14. So he can see time fly
15. Looks like rain, dear.