Hello! We’re back again, it hardly seems two months since we last went to print, hope you all had a very Happy Christmas and New Year.

Once more I’m back to badger you for articles for the newsletter, lets all try and contribute something at least once a year. We shall also have to have some fund raising effort for the newsletter soon, our funds are running very low.

We were disappointed at the response to the children’s drawing competition, only 5 children entered, was it the wrong time of the year for such a venture?, Robin put a lot of time and effort into producing the pictures and the certificates. We thought it would be nice to include the children in the newsletter but obviously not.

Once again the parking down our road ( Southside Lane ) is the latest conversation piece, as I’ve said before and can only repeat that we don’t park on the roadside because we’re too lazy to put our cars away. We park there because we have no alternative, we park as close to the grass verge as possible, so as not to obstruct and impede other traffic. It’s a situation which no one seems to be able to come up with an answer to, so we will all have to be patient and live with the situation.

The pantomime in the village was a great success and was enjoyed by many. Well done to everyone involved in the venture, from back stage to the cast on the stage, a report follows later in the newsletter, plus a cast list which quite a few people have asked me if I could print. I’m hoping it’s correct and complete as I’ve had to pick a few people’s brains. Apologies if I’ve missed anyone out, be it cast or helpers.

Mrs Sue Gilbank who takes in the used postage stamps for the RNLI has moved house, she now lives at 7. Kilham Road. She is also a Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator, so all on her patch please note her new address.

You will find the result of the children’s drawing competion below and the answers to last newsletters competitions later in the newsletter.

There are some new families in the village whose names I do not know yet, but nevertheless we extend a warm welcome to them and we hope they are finding happiness in their new homes.

Finally it with sadness that I have to report the deaths of Mr Harrison of Rudston Grange and Mr Alec Pallister of Eastgate. Our condolences to their families and friends.

Children’s Painting Competition:-

I can now confirm we will be stocking videos to hire out at the end of February. When we do get the videos installed we will be re-opening at night. We will be inserting some information in your papers.

Membership forms are available in the shop so I do hope we can rely on your support on this venture - the videos will be from £1.50 to £2.50. Now I know you think our prices are high but if a few more people shopped with us we could turn over goods quicker and this would mean we could reduce our prices. So please help us to help you and especially those people who can’t get to town. I know you’ve heard this before but we put nearly all our money into this business and it needs your support to survive thus keeping your P.O. open also. There are days when it doesn’t seem worth all the hours and work we put into it, we do our very best to help you so please help us in return.

Thank you - Mary and Dave.

On a very cold and slippery evening on the 3rd January 14 members met in the Village Hall when we spent a very interesting evening listening to Jeff Anderson talk about his blue and white china. The competition for a piece of blue and white china was won by Mrs B. Burgess. The cup for most competition points for last year was presented to Mrs S. Harland, second Mrs J. Sellars and third Miss H. Conner.

The next meeting is on February 7th when Mrs Gartside will talk about Dyslexia. The competition will be a Novelty Draught Excluder. Visitors very welcome.

Well, it’s all over now, all the work, the worry and hassle has gone and I’m sure everyone who attended would agree that the cast were really superb. Everyone worked extremely hard rehearsing for some weeks - the stage problem almost caused heart attacks, then the Gas Board couldn’t connect until the day after the panto ( more heart attacks ). The back drop scenery was to be painted - did anyone know anyone -but in the end the cast did most of it and each person would add something else till the finished result was good enough to be kept for another year. It is not a good idea to mention names at these times because someone is invariably left out - but "Iris of the Bosville" must take pride of place. It was Iris’ idea and she stuck with it till the bitter end and what an end, gross takings £503.00 less expenses £50.74 leaves a net figure of £452.26 paid into the bank towards the heating fund.

Finally a big thank you to all who took part in any way either on stage or behind the scenes or afterwards - an excellent village effort and did I detect a good village community spirit - I’m sure I did and it reflected on the Carol Service, over 150 people attended. Could it also have been the adverts from the stage of that large "lady".

Pantomime Cast:- Liz Young - The Queen, Stephen Cope - Gertie, Heather Ward - Bertie, Iris Chrislow - Good Fairy, Mavis Corner - Butler, Hayley Brambles - Prince Charming and narrator, Emily White - Snow White, Les Medhurst & Dave Price - Woodcutters

The Dwarfs:- Lauren White, Penny and Elizabeth Sellars, Louise Medhurst, Jessica Moorfoot, Lisa Ward, Stephanie Brambles.

Thanks to the helpers:-

Ann & Louise Murphy - Prompters, Matthew - Music, Dave - Props, Dave Ma.... & Chris Chrislow - Lights, Jim McMeeken - use of wagon, Brian Corner - Snow White’s bed maker, Chris White, John Bell - Tickets & Finance.

On behalf of the Filey Rotary Club, I would like to thank all those who supported our Emergency Boxes Appeal. Public assistance has been a tremendous help in our aim to have the Emergency Boxes despatched by late February.

Frank Brambles

Prize money - £570.00, photocopying - £46.90, Bank - £1319.10.

We are very grateful for your support. We would also like to thank everyone who helped deliver the bingo slips. As you are aware the Bowls Club has now taken over the bingo and we hope you will support them also.

Margaret Thompson - Treasurer.

The Village Bingo has now been taken over by the Bowls Club. All profits will be used towards the cost of a new lawnmower, to replace the one stolen last year. Thank you to everyone who continues to support Bingo. If anyone in the village, who has not already been approached, would like to join in please contact Wes Laws on 420383. Books are 10p each per week and Bingo Numbers are delivered each week. The Village Bingo is passed around, usually at yearly intervals, to raise money for different organisations within the village.

Driffield & District Bowls Association. If you intend to compete in the Ladies Singles, Open Singles ( fee £1.00 per person ), the Open Pairs ( fee £2.00 ) or the Open Triples ( fee £3.00 ) in 1995 will you please contact me as soon as possible with your entrance fee. CLOSING DATE 15TH FEBRUARY. E.B.A. rules apply.

East Yorkshire Borough Council Flat Green Bowls Competitions for 1995. Mens Singles, ladies Singles ( fee £1.50 per person ). Total prize money £150 for each section. Ladies Pairs, Mens Pairs and Mixed Pairs ( fee £1.50 per person ). Total prize money £250 for each section. If you intend to play in these events please contact me with your remittance. CLOSING DATE 1ST APRIL. General Rules are on entry forms.

Congratulations to Maurice Cocker who won the ‘ Fruit and Vegetable’ Competition with 44 points, a great effort. Jean Corner came second with 42 points. Thanks to all those who took part.

Pauline Warters

Hon.Secretary.

I received a fax from Driffield Police which I feel may be of interest to most of you.

We continue to get forged bank notes reported to us. The following advice has been obtained from the Bank of England as to the details to be checked on suspect notes.

1. FEEL PAPER - the feel of the paper is often quite different on a counterfeit.

2. CHECK WATER MARK - The Queen’s head should be clearly seen when held to the light.

3. RAISED PRINT - "The Bank of England" at the top of the note should be slightly raised.

4. DOTTED STRIP - This should be continuous when held up to the light.

The local banks have given us a supply of ‘know your bank notes’ leaflets which are available from the Police Station.

As I said the above is part of a fax I received from the police. Over the festive season I am pleased to say there was an awareness in the village. I would like to thank all who phoned me about the house alarm that was going off. That showed me people DO care and Neighbourhood Watch IS working in Rudston.

Please do notice things around you and let me know of anything that is not as it should be. I was able to report two suspicious cars with their numbers to the police who do follow these reports up. So please be aware, I can’t do all the watching on my own - I NEED YOU!

If you have anything to report please let me know.

Julia Overfield

Vicar: Revd Stephen Cope ( 0262 ) 420313

5th 9.30am Holy Communion

12th 11.00am Mattins

19th 9.30am Holy Communion

9.30am Sunday School (in the Old School)

26th 6.30pm Evensong

Weds March 1st 10.30 am Holy Communion (Ash Wednesday)

Welcomers Coffee

5th Joan Conner Margaret Reed

12th Christine Turner

19th Frank Algar Mollie Gatenby

26th Rose Ann Bell

Flower Rota Cleaning Rota

5th Mrs M Gatenby Mrs C Turner

12th Mrs M Gatenby Mr & Mrs Wastling

19th Mrs P Stephenson Mr & Mrs Wastling

26th Mrs P Stephenson Lady Juliet & Mrs L Proctor

Wednesdays - Morning Prayer at 9.00 am

Holy Communion at 10.30 am

Evening Prayer at 6.00 pm

Saturdays Before a 1st or 3rd Sunday: Morning Prayer at 8.30 am

Holy Communion at 9.00 am

Evening Prayer at 6.00 pm

Before a 2nd or 4th Sunday: Morning Prayer at 9.00 am

Evening Prayer at 6.00 pm

Holy Communion at 6.30 pm

Please check the notice-board for last-minute alterations.

The number who turned up for the start of our Sunday School in January was a great encouragement - all children are welcome ( there’s a creche as well ) every 3rd Sunday at 9.30, starting in the Old School and finishing up with everyone else in church.

The Vicarage photocopier is available to anyone - 3p per single-sided sheet, 4p per double-sided sheet. Immediate service not guaranteed!

We’ve now finished counting - it took us that long! - and we’ve come up with a fantastic total of £734.70. Many thanks to all who helped, and especially to all who gave.

Would you like to help shave our lawn? There’s a meeting on Sunday February 19th at 11.00 am in the Old School for anyone who wants to join in.

THE VICAR’S RAMBLINGS - February

What does a Vicar write about in February? Well, as the days grow lighter (just), there is always Candlemas, the Presentation of Christ in the Temple to give it it’s full title, which occurs on February 2nd. The old lad Simeon sees Jesus coming in to be presented and declares that he is to be the light to lighten the Gentiles ( that is, anyone who isn’t a Jew ), as well as to be the glory of Israel. With Jesus our light to lighten us, we should be able to see in any sort of darkness. No service here on that day; but there’s Communion at 10.30 in Boynton or 19.30 in Kilham for those who wish to commemorate this day in church.

Then there’s St Valentine’s Day, February 14th. Valentine was killed for his faith in one of the early Roman persecutions of Christians - what has that to do with couples and love? But if we are remembering love, let us try to remember especially God’s love for us, which is far more constant than many of our St Valentine’s Day promises could ever be.

And just round the corner is Lent, with Ash Wednesday on March 1st. What will you give up for Lent? More on that next month - but remember, it’s no use giving anything up unless it actually does some good ...........

Stephen

Wildlife records for the last few weeks have been very scarce, being mainly confined to a few birds. A large unidentified bird of prey has been seen several times in the Rudston - Burton Fleming - Grindale area. It is believed to be a buzzard but the observers have not yet had a sufficiently good view of it. The sparrow hawk which now seems to be a village resident has been seen regularly by several people and a small dark bird of prey which travels low and fast is a merlin, a bird which has overwintered in the area for the last few years. During the brief spell of snow and ice both snipe and woodcock ventured into gardens where they would not normally be seen and greater spotted woodpeckers have been tempted to bird tables on three or four occasions. One of the slightly less common members of the tit family, the coal tit, has also been feeding at bird tables. This bird, looking like a slightly dull blus tit with a white patch at the back of the head, is found fairly regularly among conifers but much less often in gardens. Herons and a single mute swan are the only other bird reports.

During milder spells caterpillars have been reported eating cabbages. While it is possible these may be cabbage white caterpillars it is more likely that they are the larvae of the large yellow underwing moth which is known to be active at intervals during the year.

At this time of year most fungi are dormant but the winter fungus or velvet shank is growing strongly on rotten ash stumps and other deciduous wood and surprisingly jew’s ear fungus still looks fresh and healthy on elderberry.

It seems a long time since the last notes! However, it may be remembered that one thing we wondered about was the possibility of "spare cash" being available. Reports would indicate that it certainly won’t be from Humberside County Council - they intend to spend everything before they go! If there were to be a chance of anything from the Borough Council, it was agreed to spend it on more street lighting. We know where the next two or three lights, at least, should go.

A few days before local people went skidding off the road just outside the village, I had received copies of the County Council Salting/Gritting routes for this winter. The main road is again the only one in the area on the list, and it would seem not a high priority one at that. Maybe they will do better for the rest of the winter.

While on the subject of the main road, you may like to know that the speed limit hasn’t been forgotten! We sent a reminder to the County Council after the November meeting, to which no reply has been received. (as at 18/1/95). They had got as far as contacting Driffield Police about it, as I did get a call from them before Christmas. Apparently, we are a "borderline case" (!) but the police see no reason why a speed limit should not be granted. We await developments!

I know there is already a regular window cleaner who comes to Rudston but when asked he was too busy to take on another customer. I thought maybe there might be others like myself.

He asks that should anyone require his services, which are very reasonable, to contact him through the above telephone number.

Julia Lockwood

After over indulging in more Christmas dinner than I care to admit, I was wondering if anyone is interested in attending an exercise class at the Village Hall.

I have already approached approximately 7 people whom have expressed an interest and should like to know if anybody else would like to shake off the excesses of Christmas dinner. Whether it be this years or last years is irrelevant !!!! Unless we can progress any further with this, we need to know the number of Ladies or Gents (everyone is more than welcome) who would like to join in.

Would anybody who is interested please contact myself:-

Julia Lockwood- 1 Burton Agnes Road

Jon and Norah Dawson wish to give their most heartfelt thanks to all their friends in Rudston, for all the kindness received during her illness, for the cards, flowers, messages and visits and a special thank-you to the Vicar and congregation of Rudston Church for the prayers offered up to "Our God" for her recovery. We pray for you all and I dedicate the following poem to all those friends.

Jon and Norah

A FRIEND

1/ She pops in now and then 4/ Her words are always kindly

to share our dreary day. and yet a listening ear.

The door is ever open, She turns to us benignly,

we welcome her to stay. of her we have no fear.

2/ Oft times in the morning, 5/ Our worries too, we can impart,

it is when she calls. our secrets too, we tell her.

Oft times in the evening, We know she’s always good at heart,

any time at all. rely upon, we can her.

3/ Her smiling face a tonic 6/ If day does pass, she doesn’t call

she always is the same, we wonder whats amiss.

Her voice is soft and lilting, What has happened to our friend,

that it will remain. we miss her peaceful bliss.

7/ These troubled days one needs a friend

a friend in word and deed.

We surley have the best,

a treasured one indeed. By Jon Dawson

Jill Pallister, Denise and Mark would like to thank all friends in Rudston for their support and offers of help during Alec’s long illness. It is nice to know that so many people were there to help if needed. Our thanks to the Rev Stephen Cope for a comforting service very much appreciated by everyone. We would also like to thank everyone who attended the funeral and sent letters and cards of sympathy, they brought comfort to us at this sad time.

BIRD BLANKS:-

Puffin, Lark, Ruff, Crow, Hobby, Bittern, Swallow, Grouse, Duck, Tern, Rail, Roller, Petrel, Knot, Robin, Crane, Snipe, Toucan, Kite, Pigeon.

WORD SEARCH:-

1. Xmas, 2. Yuletide, 3. Date, 4. Norway Spruce, 5. Plum Pudding, 6. Reindeer, 7. Carols, 8. Turkey, 9. Jesus, 10. Holly, 11. Kings, 12. Angels, 13. Mary, 14. Joseph, 15. Santa Claus, 16. Tinsel, 17. Pantomime, 18. Snow, 19. Noel, 20. Cradle, 21. Hymn, 22. Ivy, 23. Crib, 24. Party, 25. Goose, 26. Rudolph, 27. Scrooge, 28. Festival, 29. Manger, 30. Wish, 31. Robin, 32. Yew, 33. Cards, 34. Bells.

CROSSWORD:-

Across:

4. Tyre, 6. Stephen, 8. Dreamer, 9. Amen, 10. Swotting, 13. Beta, 14. Hour, 15. Ten, 17. Icon, 19. Hula, 20. Sultanas, 22. Noel, 24. Lyrical, 26. Airship, 27. Keen

Down:

1. Item, 2. Spender, 3. Endow, 4. Twenty, 5. Rum, 7. Progeny, 10. Sat, 11. Inca, 12. Ghostly, 13. Bull, 16. NHS, 17. Illness, 18. CanCan, 21. Atlas, 23. Exit, 25. Rue.