Rudston Newsletter

Ruby & Paul

The next meeting will be on July 3rd in the Village Hall at 7.15 pm. When Mrs Shelagh Thorn will be demonstrating Hand-spinning and Fibres.

The Competition is a pretty necklace.

Hostesses: C Gatenby & B Burgess. Vote of Thanks: J Sellars.

Pat & Allan Stephenson

Invite you to a

At their home

White Rose, Eastgate,

Rudston.

2 pm to 5 pm.

On Sunday 8th July

Tea, Coffee, Scones & Cake will be served.

Admission £2.00

Children 50p

Raffle, Cake and Bring & Buy Stall.

Proceeds in aid of

Alzheimer’s Society &

Danes Lea Welfare Fund.

The second annual BIG charities do in aid of

Starting at 6.30 p.m. with a ride out at 7 p.m. Followed by a huge raffle, outside bar, BBQ, auction, DJ Loveshaft, and lots more. And backed by Black Sheep brewery, Frank Thomas, Rojo's and others. It looks set to be the event of the year, and all for a very worthwhile cause.

All welcome for a great night of fun and festivity raising funds for Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

First let me thank all the kind people from the village who stop to say hello to the visiting art students who come to my art breaks in Yorkshire course's here in Rudston. They attend from all over the world and appreciate the friendliness shown. Also many thanks to the villagers who suggest excellent possible painting locations for us to explore. My local knowledge is not a fraction of yours and so your suggestions are most worthwhile.

The present landscape and seascape courses will continue as usual up to the end of October. Starting again next April for the 2002 season.

New this autumn and winter are two evening courses. One still life and one life class. These will be held at a studio in Bridlington old town on Tuesday and Thursday evenings respectively.

Each course will cover ten weeks mid October to mid December. Followed in mid January with a further ten weeks course.

Also new for this autumn/winter are weekend breaks courses in life and still life studies.

The BBC screened a series on TV recently called Remarkable Trees, a ten-minute slot which dealt with trees of unusual habits, ages or shapes. We here at Rudston might well claim to have a rather fine tree that would possibly be described as a remarkable tree. It is the giant Sycamore in our churchyard, close to the old engine shed, a tree with a trunk girth of twelve feet at least and spread of seventy feet canopy this wonderfully shaped specimen is, in my estimation probably two hundred years old at least, given these dimensions. This is not of course a record for this species, there are records of trees reaching the grand old age of three hundred and prior to the First World War, a tree in Switzerland was said to be five hundred years old. The timber is supposed to reach perfection only when at least one hundred years old, such wood was used extensively for bread and baking boards, spindles and even gunpowder charcoal! Sycamores seed freely and grow quickly once established, they are part of the Maple family and have a sugary sap, grey squirrels quickly damage young trees because of this and greenfly love the leaves, causing a sticky honeydew to fall, so do not leave a car under a sycamore in the summer. Botanists know this tree as Acer pseudoplantanus, the false plane tree, or the great maple. The sycamore tree of scripture is in fact a fig tree called Ficus sycamorus, it’s the one Zaccheus climbed to get a view of Christ. Our churchyard tree looks very healthy and should I trust, survive for a further hundred years.

The official Notice of Audit will be found this month, having arrived just in time to be included here. As a consequence, another Parish Council Meeting will have been recommended for 1st August by the time you read this. (There is, or should I say was, a meeting on 27th June).

An item of concern at that meeting is likely to have been a hefty increase in insurance. Having asked for a reason, I am told that it is a result of this business of inviting people to make a claim if they have suffered an accident in the last three years. (Known as "Ambulance Chasers" Ed) You will have seen the adverts. These are undertaken on a "no win, no fee" basis and this sort of increase in premiums is a direct result.

Referring to last month’s mention of the Children’s Playing Field, the Parish Council is poised to take on the insurance for that through it’s own company, and I notice that it is a condition that "No Dogs" notices are prominently displayed. I think ours is (?).

Some people are annoyed by the "waste of paper" every month by the name of East Riding News! I’m not sure the Parish Council could stop deliveries all together, if they wanted to, (some people do read it), but I smiled at the report of a Hornsea man who returned hs copy unstamped to the Council because he considered it "junk mail". In Rudston there should shortly be a paper bank recycling facility to put it in!

For anyone thinking of a Part-Time University course, the University of Hull are holding an Open Day on Thursday 6th September. I have bare details, but their number is 01482 465666.

P Crossland (Clerk)

How about planting a peach tree in the garden and growing it as a bush in the same way we do with a plum? Traditionally, it was in the glasshouses that the Estate gardeners produced juicy peaches as big as oranges; these were trained in fan shaped specimens that were pruned both in the dormant winter period and again in the spring when new side growths were restricted. As a free-growing bush tree, this form of pruning is not necessary. I had a fine tree in my previous garden of the best outdoor variety called "Rochester" and it cropped each year with good fruits. When on a visit to China last February, I saw orchards of peach trees along with trees of pomegranates. These were in Northern China where the land is dry for most of the summer and freezing nearly every day in the winter so perhaps we may chance a pomegranate. There are new dwarf trees of peaches on the market for culture in tubs on a patio so why not have a go and start a new fruit growing industry in our wonderful county!

By Dick Robinson

Rudston Parish Council accounts are to be presented for audit on 28th August, 2001.

The accounts will be available for public inspection by appointment at Green Acre Cottage, Eastgate, Rudston, from 6th to 25th August, inclusive. Tel: 420276.

Persons interested have a right to inspect the accounts and documents and make copies.

The auditor will be: Mr Rob Walker, Kernel House, Killingbeck Drive, Killinbeck, Leeds, LS14 6UF.

From 10 am on 28th August, 2001, at Town Council Offices, Mill Street, Driffield, until such time as the auditor certifies completion of the audit, he will give any local government elector for the area to which the accounts relate, or his representative, an opportunity to question him about the accounts.

Any such elector or his representative may attend before the auditor and make objections:

i. As to any matter in respect of which the auditor could take action under sections 17 or 18 of the Audit Commission Act 1998 (namely, an unlawful item of account, failure to bring a sum into account, or a loss or deficiency caused by wilful misconduct).

ii. As to any other matter in respect of which the auditor could make a report in the public interest under section 8 of the Act.

No such objection may be made unless the Auditor has previously received written notice of the objection and the grounds on which it is to be made; and a copy of such notice is to be sent to the body whose accounts are the subject of the audit.

Was it Bill or was it Ben?

Following comments about excessive noise from the church on a Saturday in June, it was discovered that person or persons unknown had locked the vicar in the bell tower whilst he was ringing the bells for communion. An hour of attempting to ring S.O.S. on the bells was heard by several people who took no notice as they believed that an apprentice bell ringer was at practice. The bell tower was eventually unlocked by person or persons unknown. More care will be taken in future and it will be unnecessary to build models of the church which, when activated, shout "let me out".

Serious consideration has been given to sending for Miss Marple, Hercule Poirot and Sherlock Holmes to solve the mystery, but it would be much more considerate if the culprit(s) would own up.

Have you ever budded a rose? The nursery trade generally start this job now, thousands of rose stocks are budded every year, very often by skilled propagators who travel around the big nurseries budding on contract. Years ago gardeners would dig up young wild briars from the hedgerows in November to be budded the following year. Today, selected stocks are used giving uniform growth to the true varieties. It’s an interesting job to do at home on the plot, but a back-breaking one on a field scale. The rose species Rosa mulitflora is a good stock for the home gardener to use, it can be rooted by stem cuttings taken in August and budded the following summer. Budding involves cutting a dormant bud form new shoots of the variety chosen and inserting it on the basal part of the stock, tying it in. Not easy to describe, but easy to demonstrate, having done the job very many times and being scratched to death at the same time! Even so, its an interesting thing to do. Tree fruits are usually budded in August onto special root stock, another skill that’s becoming rare.

You are invited to a

Strawberry Tea

At New Brighthome

Eastgate, Rudston

On Sunday 15^th July, 2pm to 5pm

Also Tombola, Bring & Buy & Games

In aid of All Saints’ Church, Rudston

By kind invitation of Mrs J Pallister

Tickets from Mrs J Pallister or Church Members

Also donations for stalls and tombola to Mrs Pallister please.

We cater for everyone who cannot get to the beauty salon or therapist, or who prefers the comfort of their own surroundings.

At times to suit you, and at reasonable prices.

We are happy to do Party Plan evenings, and also gift vouchers for special occasions.

For further details, or to arrange an appointment, please telephone Helen or Louise.

Indian Head Massage Neck. Shoulder, back and scalp massage, using Aromatherapy oils, excellent for stress relief, improving hair condition, tension and all round relaxation. Approx. 20 minutes £4.50

Aromatherapy Body Massage (Ladies Only)

Neck, shoulder and though back massage, reduces tension, aching muscles and back pain, combined with a blend of oils to suit you. Approx. 20 minuets £5.00

Aromatherapy Body Massage (Ladies Only)

A full body massage, relieves tension, stress and aids the body’s immune system, using blended oils to suit you and your body. £9.00

Eyebrow shaping £3.00

Eyebrow tint £3.00

Eyelash tint £4.00

Facial £10.00

Manicure £5.00

Pedicure £5.50

Back Massage £10.00

Half leg £5.50

Full leg £9.50

Bikini line £3.50

Underarms £3.50

Lip area £3.00

1 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion

8 9.30 a.m. Mattins

15 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion

9.30 a.m. Sunday School in the Old School

22 – ST MARY MAGDALEN

8.00 a.m. Holy Communion [BCP]

6.30 p.m. Evensong

29 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion [BCP]

5 10.30 a.m. Holy Communion with the Archdeacon (NB time!)

12 9.30 a.m. Mattins

15 – THE ASSUMPTION OF OUR LADY

10.30 a.m. Holy Communion

19 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion

9.30 a.m. Sunday School in the Old School

26 6.30 p.m. Evensong

Welcomers Coffee Flower Rota

Jul 1 Joan Conner Elizabeth Robinson Mrs J Jackson

8 Joyce Peace Mrs D Hurst

15 to be arranged Pat Stephenson Mrs J Overfield

22 Jean Burkitt Mrs J Ward

29 Joan Jackson Jean Burkitt Mrs B Burgess

Aug 5 Barbara Burgess Alison Cope Mrs B Burgess

12 Margaret Reed Lady Mary

19 Shirley Harland June Sellers Lady Mary

26 June Sellers Mrs M Corner

Jul 1 Miss H Conner & Mrs P Stephenson Aug 5 Mr & Mrs D Peace

8 Mrs A Cope & Mrs M Reed 12 Mr & Mrs D Peace

15 Mrs A Cope & Mrs M Reed 19 Mrs G Wastling

22 Mrs J Woods & Mrs D White 26 Mrs G Wastling

29 Mrs J Woods & Mrs D White

Jul 2 Andrew Moorfoot Paul Haddock

16 Maurice Cocker Bob Harland

30 Thorpe Hall Thorpe Hall

Aug 13 Duncan Corner David Peace

27 Maurice Cocker Margaret Reed

Wednesdays: Morning Prayer at 9.00 a.m. (not on July 4, Aug 8 or 15)

Holy Communion at 10.30 a.m. – coffee is served afterwards

Evening Prayer at 6.00 p.m. on July 18, Aug 1, 22 & 29

5.30 p.m. on July 11

Saturdays: Morning Prayer at 9.00 a.m. (not on Aug 11 or 18)

Holy Communion: 9.30 a.m. on July 14

11.00 a.m. on July 28, Aug 4

12 noon on July 21

6.30 p.m. on July 7 & Aug 25

not on Aug 11 or 18

Evening Prayer at 6.00 p.m. (not July 28, Aug 11 or 18)

Come to a Strawberry Tea at New Brighthome, Eastgate, on Sunday July 15, from 2 pm to 5 pm, by courtesy of Mrs Jill Pallister (420435), who has the tickets – £1.50 (children £1), including strawberries & cream. Tombola, bring and buy, cake stall, games. In aid of church!

Meets on Thursdays at 8 p.m. in the Old School. All are welcome for Bible study, prayer, and informal fellowship!

June is a funny month in church. The great festivals of Easter and Whitsun are over, but near enough to be more than a memory, and it’s a long way to the next big do, at Harvest. People are drifting off on holiday, especially farmworkers and those without children, and the numbers are a bit less than average, and it’s all just a bit flat.

And it set me thinking about the people that we don’t see in church any more. Some folk come now and again, some come to major festivals, some weekly, some fortnightly, some when they are able to – but during the course of my seven years here, there have been those who have drifted gently away. Some I have laid to rest, some have moved away, but some simply don’t come any more. And I know that applies further back, to before I came, as well.

Whether you’ve not been for a few months, or for a number of years, or ever, I want you to know that you will be welcome to join us for worship whenever you choose. No-one will complain at you for not having been for a bit. No-one will quiz you as to why you have turned up. Or at least, if they do, I want to know about it so that I can try to stop them! Think back to the Prodigal Son – Jesus told this famous parable to make sure people knew that God would welcome anyone, whenever they cared to turn to him, with no questions asked and no punishments given. And I’d like to hope our church tries to be like that.

We’ve lost a few folk over the years, and I’m sure there are more of you who now and again have thought of coming to church. It’s emptier without you, and it’s sadder without you. We miss you.

In the "old days" (say 5 years ago!), you could telephone a large company or organisation, and be reasonably confident of talking to someone straight away. Not any more!

"You are through to the _ _ _ automated answering service" says the metallic voice. You may then be given half a dozen ‘options’, only one of which holds the promise of a human being – it is advisable to have your query written down or you may well forget it while concentrating on your ‘options’.

Let us assume you have a modern telephone and you have used your "keypad" as instructed in the hope of speaking to someone. Don’t hold your breath! "All our operators are busy at the moment, but please hold and your call will be answered as soon as possible". Perhaps the ensuing music (or modern pop if you’re unlucky) is meant to soothe you, but depending on the purpose of your call, may have an opposite effect. After a minute or so, another recorded message cuts in "Sorry but our operatives are all busy, but please continue to hold, your call is important to us". It’s that last bit that gets me – if it was so important to them, they would make sure they had enough staff to answer within a reasonable time-span.

Anyway, there you are, holding on, the receiver inching further from your ear, as you are force-fed their choice of music. How long you hold probably depends on you, as some organisations seem to have adopted a policy of never answering at all. Perhaps they think that if we can’t be slotted into one of their automatic categories, we aren’t worth bothering with.

However, returning to the back-ground music while you hold – one I got the other day was very definitely in the fore-ground! It was "Hi Ho Silver Lining". One of those jaunty tunes that keep returning, it is originally from the Sixties. Suddenly I was back at Brid Spa on a Saturday night, jigging around with a hundred others pretending to dance and belting out the chorus-lines of the hit records. Ah, happy days!

It just wasn’t quite the same 30-odd years later, in a Monday-morning office on the end of a telephone though!

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The Library van calls every other Wednesday starting April 18^th, stopping in Eastgate and Long Street around 1.30.

Fishman – Chris Rudd calls every Wednesday, around 9am with fresh fish. If you want Chris to call, ring him on 605489 (home) or 0498 652675 (mobile).

Butcher – Mr Thompson from Burton Fleming comes every Tuesday and Friday.

Milk – is delivered by James Cole. Tel. 01262 604641

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