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 May 2022

WORSHIP CALENDAR A s many of you will have noticed Easter was relatively
late this year with Easter Day on the 17th of April. For
those of you who wonder why it moves around it is due to
Sunday 1st May 3rd of Easter
2 early branches of Christianity disagreeing over Easter and
Skelton 9:30am Family Communion it annoying an English king. The problem was solved here
Shipton 10:00am Family Worship in Yorkshire. It was the year 664 and King Oswiu of
Northumbria was confused. His court used two different
Newton 11:00am Holy Communion
definitions of Easter. At the end of Lent every year half his
court swapped their drab Lenten clothes for festive Easter
Sunday 8th May 4th of Easter wear and started to party and celebrate while the other
half were still in Lent. He decided that one Easter day was
Skelton 9:30am Family Communion all that was required and called a Synod to come up with a
Shipton 10:00am Family Communion solution. He chose a nun by the name of Hilda (a name
Linton 10:50am VE Day Service you may recognise) to oversee the proceedings. The Synod
was held at the double monastery of Streobshalh better
known today as Whitby Abbey. Both sides set out their
Sunday 15th May 5th of Easter arguments for when Easter should be celebrated. At the end
Skelton 9:30am Morning Prayer of the debate the decision was taken by the king in favour
of the Roman definition over the local Celtic one for two
Shipton 10:00am Family Communion reasons. The first was belief that the Roman Christians
followed the teaching of St Peter who was the holder of
Sunday 22nd May 6th of Easter the keys to the kingdom of heaven. The second was that
most of Europe were followers of Roman Christianity and
Skelton 9:30am Family Worship it would bring Northumbria in line with the continent.
Shipton 10:00am Family Communion So I hear you ask, “what is the definition of Easter”?
It is all to do with the spring equinox and full moons. The
Linton 11:00am Messy Church
spring equinox is on 21st March and Easter day on the
Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox. To
Sunday 29th May 7th of Easter take the two extremes; full moon Saturday 22nd March
then Easter Day is 23rd March or the full moon is Monday
Skelton 10:00am Benefice Communion 19th April and Easter Day is the 25th April. Simples!!
As a result of that all of May this year is in the season
Sunday 5th June Feast of Pentecost of Easter and so each Sunday one of our readings is taken
from the sequel to Luke’s Gospel, the Acts of the Apostles.
Skelton 9:30am Family Communion In the time between the Resurrection and the Ascension we
Shipton 10:00am Family Worship read about the highlights of what the Apostles did next. We
Newton 11:00am Holy Communion will hear about the visions of Peter which lead him to
seeing Christianity being open to all and not a chosen few.
We will listen to Paul’s road to Damascus conversion and
his call to ministry in Macedonia. All these are big events
Newton services are now available online from the that took place a long time ago in a land far away. But, like
church’s Facebook page. The services are the deciding on a definition of Easter big things happen
available for one month from the date of streaming. here as well. Right now the Diocese of York from the
Archbishop to the people in the pews are trying to
determine the future shape of our church and ways in
Worship Calendar Services subject to change at which we worship and relate to each other. Every event I
short notice, in line with government guidelines, have written about in this article was grounded in prayer so
I ask for your prayers for everyone involved in deciding the
infection rates and PCCs. way forward and that God will keep his mission for all of
us in the forefront of their hearts and minds.
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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.
SKELTON NEWS
Facebook: St Giles Church, Skelton, York
Skelton Parish Council Next meeting 7.30pm, 26th May 2022, in the
Village Hall. Following meeting Thursday 23rd June 2022. 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 are a friendly group who meet at
7.30pm every 3rd Thursday of the month at the village hall to hear a
varied range of interesting speakers whilst in Summer there are
several organised garden visits. 19th May we have Margaret Atherton
talking about the topical subject "Wild Flowers on the Edge." Annual
membership £18, visitors £3. Further details contact Janet on 628388
or email niceyorknana@yahooo.co.uk
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: 7:30pm, 12th May, in the village hall. This is our
resolutions discussion evening and supper. Visitors are always very
welcome - please ring 470605 for further information.
Gentle Yoga Class Every Thursday, 1:30-3:00pm, Skelton Village
Hall. Gentle yoga practice, working towards strength, flexibility &
relaxation in a friendly environment. Mixed abilities, all ages &
beginners welcome. Contact Nestor on 07503 157361
or nestorportnoy@yahoo.com
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 from 20th May.
Skelton Walking Group: Do join us for a 5 mile walk in the rolling
countryside around Husthwaite and Coxwold on Saturday 7th May. All
are welcome. Meet on The Green at 9.30am and bring a picnic lunch.
For further information phone 01904 470241.
Christian Aid Week 15th-21st May: This year Christian Aid Week will
focus on the plight of poor African Countries where drought has
become more intense and more common because of Climate Change.
Help us turn Hunger into Hope by donating and returning your
envelope to Skelton Church, which is open every day or returning it to
your collector. Google Christian Aid Week 2022 to find out more about
Jessica's Story in Zimbabwe. If you don't receive an envelope please
donate online or phone 470241.
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Skelton Jubilee Celebrations: Skelton village are planning a Jubilee
Celebration on Sunday 5th June. There will be afternoon teas provided
by the W.I. in the Village Hall from 1pm and a children’s art
competition. On the pasture in the afternoon there will also be various
stalls, children’s games, raffle, Tombola, refreshments, musical
entertainment etc. Please feel free to bring a chair and a picnic. If you
would like to hold a stall or help in anyway, please contact Linda
Mansell on 07910088494. All proceeds to D.E.C. to support the
Ukrainian Crisis.
Jubilee Weekend: St. Giles’ Church will be open from 10 until 4pm.
The church will have floral decorations and it will be an opportunity to
view the new Altar Frontal, dedicated to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth
II on her Platinum Jubilee. Mandy’s Cafe will be open for coffee, cake
and scones from 10.30am on Friday 3rd June in the Village Hall.
A Jubilee lunch will be served from 12.00. Booking required for lunch
and the menu will be available from mid May.
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 11th May. 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 April 2022
100 Club draw, drawn by Andrew at Tesco Clifton Moor on
Saturday 2nd April - 1st Prize £53.13 Sue & Bob Holt (Ticket 22),
2nd Prize £26.56 Ian Hebden (Ticket 52), 3rd Prize £26.56
Muireann Egan (Ticket 54). 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. In 2022 we are including one extra
bonus draw in December, so there will be 1st, 2nd, 3rd and a
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 May 2022
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Hambleton District Council regarding the proposals to build
affordable housing in Shipton: We are pleased to let you know that
we have now got to the stage when we can draw up draft layouts
for the site adjacent to the school. This has taken us some time as
some surveys needed to be undertaken. The design team will take
into account the responses from those in housing need and all
comments made at the consultation held in the Community Hall in
November 2019. LOOK OUT FOR US COMING TO TALK TO YOU
IN THE SPRING. If you have completed a form and just want to
update us on any changes, never completed one because you
thought nothing may happen, moved away and would like to return
now something is happening or become of an age you would like to
be considered for a tenancy – Please call Amanda on 01609
767048, or email on amanda.madden@hambleton.gov.uk
NEWTON, LINTON &
BENINGBROUGH NEWS
Linton on Ouse Parish Council: Contact
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 village 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
NEWTON, LINTON &
BENINGBROUGH NEWS (continued)
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.
Messy Church: Stories! Food! Crafts! Fun! Everyone is
welcome, Every fourth Sunday of the month, at Linton Village
Hall 11:00am.
All Saint’s Community Cafe: Has been cancelled for May. Will
return in June.
Friends of All Saints: The next meeting will be at 7pm on
Wednesday 20th April in church. The speaker will be Iona Hart,
with a presentation about stained glass entitled ‘For the love of
a Shining Asset’. Wine and nibbles will be served. Come and
join us for a sociable evening. This event is complimentary for
Members of the Friends, or £4 on the door to include
refreshments. Everyone welcome.
Flower Festival Advance Notice: The Friends of All Saints
are delighted to announce a Flower Festival at All Saints Church
from 23rd to 25th September in aid of the church building
fund. They would be most grateful to anyone offering to grow
flowers which will bloom at that time. All offers of help, please,
to Marion Blacker on 07808 -367455 or
at mblacker@allsaintsnewton.org.uk. The Festival will be
opened by Lady Downe, a member of the Dawnay family,
formerly of Beningbrough Hall.
Christian Aid Week: Begins on Sunday 15th. Please help us
work with women like Jessica, in Zimbabwe, so that she can
grow drought resistant crops to feed her children. Your kind
donation, in the envelope delivered with your News Letter, can
be dropped off at Tanglewood Cottage, Cherry Tree Avenue,
Gillian Harris Douglas, or Sandra Caldeira, Chapel Garth,
opposite the church, or Sue Chadwick, 2, Bravener Court. There
will also be some beautiful scarves, bags, tea towels, and cakes
for sale after morning church on Sunday 15th. Stay for a browse
and a coffee. GH-D
Linton VE Day Commemoration Service: Sunday the 8th of
May 2022 at Linton on Ouse Village Hall. Please gather at
10.50am. There will be refreshments in the Village Hall
afterwards. Everyone very welcome.
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