PARISH & COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

The Villages of Skelton, Shipton, Overton, Newton-on-Ouse, Linton-on-Ouse & Beningbrough

The Revd Trevor Gant, 6 Lumley Road, York, YO30 6DB Tel: 01904 654784 (evenings) trevtherevgant@btinternet.com
The Revd Catherine Toase, 07777 672400, catherine_toase@yahoo.co.uk

CHURCH WARDENS: Online version at www.theousianleague.weebly.com/newsletter

Skelton Shipton Newton
Carolyn Evans 01904 470125 Church Warden Vacancy Church Warden Vacancy
Ian Holbrook 01904 470674 September 2022

WORSHIP CALENDAR W e are about to start the last 4 months of 2022

and so much has happened to make our world
so different and so much more stressful. We had
Sunday 4th September Trinity 12 (St. Birinus)
endured and due to the wonders of medical science
Skelton 9:30am Family Communion begun to come to terms with Covid-19 and all its
Shipton 10:00am Family Worship variants for 2 years and everything was beginning to
Newton 11:00am Holy Communion settle down. We were going out again and planning
holidays outside the UK. And then on 24th February
Russia invaded Ukraine, again.
Sunday 11th September Trinity 13 Although the fighting has been confined to and
Skelton 9:30am Family Communion taken place on Ukrainian soil the effects have been
global. Many countries across the world have taken
Shipton 10:00am Family Communion
action in order to try and stop the conflict and it has
Newton 11:00am Morning Prayer had an adverse impact on their economies and people.
In addition, we have had our own challenges at
Sunday 18th September Trinity 14 community level. As you read this article inflation in
the UK is at its highest for many years. This has put a
Skelton 9:30am Morning Prayer strain on the lives of many people and presented us
Shipton 10:00am Family Communion with challenges we have not seen for decades.
Newton 11:00am Holy Communion Although it is not easy to do we need to find a
way of stepping back from the conflict and turmoil of
our lives and unwinding even if it only for 5 or 10
Sunday 25th September Harvest Festival minutes each day. As a Christian, and a vicar as well
one would expect me to turn to God at times like this
Newton 4:30pm Benefice Service as he is the one we believe in and rely on. That is the
(Conclusion of Flower theory at least. But like most people when I am
Festival) confronted with a problem God is not always the first
person to spring to mind when looking for a solution.
Upon opening a toolbox when a problem needs fixing,
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you often go for the tool near the top as it will
Skelton 9:30am Family Communion probably suffice, rather than digging down to find the
Shipton 10:00am Family Worship one you know will do the job. I have found that when
I need to try and unwind and let God in he has the
Newton 11:00am Holy Communion exactly the right tool in the Book of Psalms. It Is Psalm
46 verse 10. And this is how it works. If you have 5
minutes it is 1 minute between each group of words. If
Newton services are now available online from the you have 10 minutes it is 2 minutes between each
church’s Facebook page. The services are available for group of words. Well come on Taff, what are the
one month from the date of streaming. words?
Well, the first line goes like this; “Be still, and
Worship Calendar Services subject to change at short know that I am God.” When you are ready for the
notice, in line with government guidelines, infection next one, “Be still and know that I am.” You can
rates and PCCs. probably work out for yourselves how the next three
go but just in case, “Be still, and know”, “Be still”
and finally ”Be.” Take your time with each one. After
NOTICES FOR THE NEWSLETTER a while you may develop a favourite. I have one
should be received by the 15th of September for the October issue.
which I sometimes use all by itself “Be still” for the
All notices emailed to: NewletterSSLN@gmail.com
FOR ADVERTISING QUERIES please contact whole 5 minutes.
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 GENERAL NOTICES
Benefice Co-ordinator: Could you spare a few hours a
month to co-ordinate the paperwork for baptisms and
weddings in the Benefice? We would love to hear from
you if you could help us. Please contact any of the
Churchwardens – contact details on front of the
Newsletter.
Confirmation/Discussion Group: Confirmation
classes are starting again in September. This will
double as a discussion group for anyone wishing to
further explore the Christian Faith. Please register your
interest with Revd Catherine Toase, 07777 672400,
catherine_toase@yahoo.co.uk. Venue TBC.
SKELTON NEWS
Facebook: St Giles Church, Skelton, York
Skelton Parish Council Next meeting 7.30pm, TBC, in the Village
Hall. Following meeting . For more information see www.skelton-
york.gov.uk or email: clerk@skelton-york.gov.uk .
St. Giles Opening: Daily between 10:00am and 4:00pm.
Skelton Gardening Club, We meet to start our new season in the
Village Hall on Thursday, September 15th at the new time 2pm in
the afternoon. There will be a short AGM followed a talk by Mr
Peter Williams on 'Plants For Shady Gardens.' Annual
subscriptions are £23 and visitors, who are warmly welcomed, £5.
For further details please contact Janet on 628388
or niceyorknana@yahoo.co,uk
Skelton Village Trust Speaker Evening in the Village Hall at
7.30pm on Thursday 6th October. Our speaker is Malcolm Brooke.
His subject: "York's Baedeker Raid 29 April 1942. Events in the air
and on the ground when the Luftwaffe bombed York." Tickets £5.00
to include a glass of wine/soft drink and a bread and cheese
supper available from committee members and the village shop
from mid-September.
Mandy’s Community Café 10:30am—1:30pm on the 1st Friday of
each month in the Village Hall. Join us for soup, cakes,
refreshments and a chat. Family, friends and neighbours all
welcome.
Skelton Social Running Group A casual running group meets on
Tuesday nights, 6.30pm at the green on St. Catherine’s Close. We
usually run 5km (3 miles) in a small group. Everyone welcome & if
enough people we can split into different groups for different
distances & speeds. Contact us via the Skelton Community Share
Facebook group.
Mobile Library in Skelton. The Mobile Library visits Skelton every
two weeks. Borrow books, update your library card or York Card,
return books from any other York library, & request books to be
brought to Skelton. The library stops in Fairfields Drive from
2:40pm to 3:10pm and Brecksfield from 3:15pm to 3:50pm.
Alternate Mondays. Contact 01904 552655, email
mobile.library@exploreyork.org.uk or go to www.exploreyork.org.uk
Skelton WI: 8th September, In the village hall at 7.30pm. Jane
Sammels will dress a medieval lady in full costume. Visitors are
always very welcome - please ring 470605 for further information.
Gentle Yoga Class Every Thursday, 1:30-3:00pm, now online.
Contact Nestor on 07503 157361 or nestorportnoy@yahoo.com
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Royal Memories of 60 years ago: This booklet of 24 Skelton
pensioners’ memories of the death of George VI and the coronation
of Elizabeth II, printed for the Jubilee in 2012, is being reprinted for
this year’s celebration. Buy it for £2 at Skelton Post Office.
Skelton Walking Group: Our next village walk will take place on
Saturday 3rd September. Meet at the village green at 9.30am for a
6 mile walk from Welburn. Good views of Castle Howard. Bring a
picnic lunch. For more information telephone 470962.
A Benefice Harvest Service will be held on Sunday 25th
September at 4.30pm. at All Saints Church, Newton on Ouse. All
Saints Church are holding a Flower Festival from 23rd to 25th
September. Anyone from Skelton requiring a lift to Newton for the
service, please contact: Jill 470555/Carolyn 470125.
SHIPTON WITH OVERTON NEWS
Yoga for improved health & wellbeing Wednesdays, 9.30-
11.30am at Shipton Community Centre. All abilities welcome. Come
& experience the benefits for your physical & mental health. Taster
class is £8. Phone: 07515 577377 or 01904 704226. Email:
rachel@acornyoga.co.uk. Website: www.acornyoga.co.uk.
Shipton Parish Council Meetings are now held in person and will
be in the main hall of the primary school on Station Lane until
further notice at 7:30pm on the second Wednesday of the
month. Members of the public are welcome. The agenda is
published online (the new Parish Council website will soon be up
and running!) & on the Parish Council notice board (at the bus stop
opposite the pub) at least 3 days before a meeting. Next
meeting will be held 8th September. To contact the Parish Council
please email <shiptonparishcouncil@outlook.com> or telephone
07814 550125 the Clerk as a first point of contact. Please do not
visit the homes of either the Clerk or the Councillors without prior
arrangement.
Shipton Space Café & Cinema is pleased to announce standard
open times again. Our group organisers take care to wipe
touchpoints after each event and provide increased ventilation
through the hall to comply with the latest Government
recommendations. If you want to join the Cinema & Café email
group, ring John 07906 890 465 or 01904 470187. Or scan the QR
code below. CINEMA is on every 1st Friday. Doors open at 7pm
for 7:30 Bring warm clothes and your drinks. If you intend to come,
please text Branwen on 07986 244599 CAFÉ at Shipton
community hall is every Tuesday from 2pm-4:30
Table service. Tea/Coffee cakes and scones.
Chat and friendship to take away. See you soon.
Shipton By Beningbrough Playground Club Congratulations to
the winners of the Shipton By Beningbrough Playground July 2022
100 Club draw, drawn by Andrew at Tesco Clifton Moor on
Tuesday 5th July- 1st Prize £53.13 Kathleen Peacock (Ticket 67),
2nd Prize £26.56 Angela Crane (Ticket 12), 3rd Prize £26.56 Fi
Crompton (Ticket 63). Also to the August 2022 100 Club draw,
drawn by Joe at Tesco Clifton Moor on Tuesday 8th August-
1st Prize £53.13 Steve Hexter (Ticket 13), 2nd Prize £26.56
Graham & Kerrie Bingham (Ticket 41), 3rd Prize £26.56 Helena
Tilley (Ticket 78). The 2022 playground 100 Club currently has 85
members, if you would like details of how to join, at a cost of
£32.50 per year, please contact me by email
on dawnmalloy@btinternet.com. This year we are including one
extra bonus draw in December, so there will be 1st, 2nd, 3rd and a
 SHIPTON WITH OVERTON NEWS (continued)
Christmas bonus draw in Dec 22.
The money raised from the Shipton Playground 100 club goes
towards the maintenance running costs and new equipment for our
playground. Thanks again everyone, the next draw will be in Sept
2022.
Shipton Scarecrow Festival on Sunday 11th September 2022
between 1pm-5pm. Maps costing £2 available from the
Community Centre and BBQ at the Dawnay Arms from 4pm.
NEWTON, LINTON &
BENINGBROUGH NEWS
L i n to n on O u s e P ari s h C ou n cil : C on ta ct
lintonparishcouncil@outlook.com for details of the next meeting.
Craft and Chat We meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in each
month except August. Cost is £3.00 per session from 1pm. Bring
your own crafts. Enjoy a cuppa with like minded people. Coffee
mornings have restarted in the village hall Linton Coffee
Mornings in the VH Every 3rd Saturday of the month from 10am.
Join us for a bacon/sausage sandwich. Good company! A warm
welcome awaits! Thank you very much Maureen Stringer 01347
848268
Newton on Ouse Parish Hall 100 Club Ring Bill for details on
01347 844001.
Linton History Group: For more information please contact
Maureen on 01347 848268 or check website
https://lintonhistorygroup.weebly.com/ .
Book of Remembrance: If you would like an entry for a
deceased loved one in the church’s new Book of Remembrance,
please complete the form on the church website:
www.allsaintsnewton.org.uk and pay the small fee required to
cover calligraphy charges into the specified account. The book
will be on permanent display in the church.
North Yorkshire Dance Academy Classes have resumed at
Linton Village Hall every Tuesday and are available for all ages
and abilities from tots to adults to enjoy. For further details
contact Diane Sugden on 07810 483 546, or email:
dancewithdiance@googlemail.com or see our Facebook page
@northyorkshiredanceacademy.
New Church Website: Please note the change to a new website
for All Saints available at www.allsaintsnewton.org.uk. Requests
for Friends Membership, Remembrance Book entries or baptism/
marriage enquiries can all be made through the new site.
Line dancing in the Newton Parish hall Wednesdays at 7:00pm-
9:00pm. £5 per person. Contact: 07941 459862 Dave Stamp.
Church opening hours: A reminder that the church is currently
open from 11am to 3pm daily, although these times are subject
to change in line with Covid restrictions.
Foodbank Collection: Items for the York Foodbank can be left
inside at the rear of the church during any of the daily opening
hours of 11am to 3pm. Groceries of all kinds are welcome, but
no home-baked or other fresh food please. We will ensure the
items reach the Foodbank as soon as possible. Thank you for
helping those in need.
Newton-on-Ouse Allotments Association has vacant plots on
its site on Back Lane. Options, showing annual rental rates, are:
half plot £20, or quarter plot £10, with a one-off set-up fee of £10
in both instances. If you are interested in taking on a plot please
contact John Barnes-Tee: jbarnestee@live.com.
NEWTON, LINTON &
BENINGBROUGH NEWS (continued)
Flower Festival , All Saints Church 23rd –
25th September. Please come and support this joyous event. All
proceeds to the ongoing building restoration fund for the lovely
parish church of Newton, Linton & Beningborough.
Preview Evening - Friday, 23rd - 6.30-8.30pm, to be opened by
Viscountess Downe. Tickets £12.50. Please phone
07808367455.
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th - 10am-4pm. Tickets £5 on the
door. All tickets to include free entry to Beningbrough Hall
gardens, valid for 1 week. To view or download a printable
poster, please see: www.allsaintsnewton.org.uk/friends-of-all-
saints/friends-flower-festival
Benefice Harvest Evensong, Sunday 25th September at
4.30pm. Please join us at All Saints Church for a service to
celebrate the Harvest. This will replace our usual Messy Church
on the day. Please see our church website and/or Facebook
page for more information nearer the date.
Martin House Coffee Morning: Saturday 17th September, 10am
-12. Xmas Cards, Raffle, Cakes, Books, Bring & Buy. At Avon
Cottage, 12 Main Street Linton on Ouse. Thank you, Helen
Schofield
Macmillan coffee morning will be held on Saturday 1st October
in Newton Parish Hall from 10:30am till 12:30. Entry £2.50,
children £1, to include tea/coffee or soft drink & cake. Donations
of cakes, produce & raffle gratefully received. For more info
contact Sue Allison 07979 072687
All Saints Shelf Indulgence Café: 10:30am on Saturday, 10th
September: Indulge in a coffee or choose from a selection of teas
and infusions with an included freshly-baked scone. Forward-buy
a coffee for a new resident or friend! Take home ‘off the shelf’
freshly-baked cakes, scones or sweeties from our selection.
Browse our shelves of books for sale at bargain prices. Everyone
welcome.
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 Everyone is Welcome
Every fourth Sunday of
the month.
At the Linton Hall—
11am

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 Press Release from
St. Catherine’s Care Home:
North East based Wellburn Care homes are a family run care
home provider and we have 14 homes across the region.
One of those is St Catherine’s Care home, located in
Shipton, York.
Saturday 11th June, marked a hugely important
chapter in St Catherine’s history, as we welcomed guests to
celebrate with us, the grand opening of our new look home,
which has been transformed into a specialist dementia care
home. The complete transformation is the result of more than
two years hard work and in excess of £1.5m invested , and
required a deep dive into the world of specialist dementia
care, with months of research, development, planning and
design, before a single brick was laid. The result is a
beautifully modern dementia specialist care home, with state
of the art facilities including ‘The Manor’, which is a separate
facility for younger residents living with young onset
dementia, that we hope will help St Catherine’s become a
regional, as well as local centre of excellence - offering
unrivalled support to those living with dementia, whilst
furthering understanding and raising awareness of the
condition.
The Grand open day attracted hundreds of guests,
proving a hugely popular day, with a real carnival
atmosphere. Some of the highlights included live music, food
and drink stalls, an animal corner and a kids treasure hunt.
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All touch points had a subtle approach to dementia
awareness too, so as guests filtered in and explored different
areas, it was an opportunity to highlight how different
aspects can help those living with dementia. Tours of the
sensory garden were particularly popular, and watching the
kids take part in the treasure hunt was a highlight for us, as
each item on the lists introduced different aspects of
dementia, such as memory, smell, sounds in a very child
friendly way. To see how they interacted, took interest and
learn as they went, was a lovely moment.
Our staff played their part too, helping to show guests
around, explain our story and introduce them to the concept
of St Catherine’s. Special guests included the Sheriff of York,
Suzie Mercer who officially cut the ribbon to officially
announce St Catherine’s open, and Care England’s Chief
Executive, Professor Martin Green OBE.
Of the day and our St Catherine’s project, including
The Manor, Martin Green said “This is a ground breaking
project, developed specifically to offer support services for
people with early onset dementia, and the partnership with
Dementia Forward will ensure that St Catherine’s is going to
transform the lives of people with early onset dementia. I
have no doubt that St Catherine’s is a State of the art facility
that will become a regional, as well as local centre of
excellence to support people living with dementia, and I was
honoured to be at the grand open day, to pay tribute to the
fantastic work done by Wellburn and I want to commend
Rachel and her team for the care and support they offer and
for the expertise in Dementia care which has been
developed over many years.”
Wellburn’s Chairman Rachel Beckett added “It’s been
a long journey to get here, but standing here, with such a
fantastic turn out, amongst so many friends and guests from
our local community, I just feel a huge amount of pride.
We’ve had such incredible support from so many people
throughout the journey, and all of my staff have been
exceptional. The opening marks a new, exciting chapter in
the history of St Catherine’s, Wellburn Care homes and
dementia care in the region. The future looks bright and
we’re looking forward to getting on with what we do best,
caring.”