Community Informer Issue 22 - Sherburn-in-Elmet

Sherburn in Elmet Community Association

Community Informer Issue 22

WINTER 2012

PLANNING APPLICATION FOR 498 HOUSES ON LOW STREET REFUSED

Residents of Sherburn in Elmet will be aware The application was subsequently refused by
housebuilders Persimmon and Redrow recently the District Council on 11th January, but it is
submitted a proposal for 498 houses on the land likely that the developers will appeal. In addi-
south of the Fairway and east of Low tion there are development proposals in the
Street/Milford Road. Access to the proposed de- pipeline for up to 275 houses between Hodg-
velopment was to be solely from Low Street. sons Lane and the Bypass and a further 120
off Carousel Walk/Fairfield Link, and we can
A group of residents, with the support of the Par- expect planning applications for these in the
ish Council, got together to mount a case against first half of this year.
the development and inform residents of their
concerns. The main basis for the objection was
that traffic from the development would have to
travel through the village or South Milford to get
to the wider road network. Concerns were ex-
pressed about the capacity of the traffic lights at
the village centre, rat running through the Fair-
way and Eversley estates and road safety con-
cerns on Low Street.

In addition the Parish Council were concerned
that allowing this development would effectively
determine the location of new development in the
village for the foreseeable future without any
proper public consultation on options.

What’s inside this edition?
Results of questionnaire—see page 12
Sherburn in Bloom - see page 24
Next Litter Pick—see page 19
Gala Association—see page 3
Parish Council update see page 17
County Council Update—see page 14
Clubs and activities—see page 2
Olympic Torch route—see page 13

Copies of this issue are also available from Co-op, Library, GP Surgery, Dental Practices & on Sherburn in Elmet website

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Anyone wishing to respond to any article in this, or any other issue, to advertise or have an article included please see
below for contact details for the association. Tel 01977 681954 By email: karenpackham@yahoo.co.uk By Mail:
Sherburn Community Association, C/O 24 Showfield Close, Sherburn In Elmet, North Yorkshire, LS25 6LW

Disclaimer: Letters printed do not necessarily reflect the Association’s views. Providing that they do not make direct
accusations or libel any group or individual, we welcome all letters that concern our village but they must have a name
and address supplied and are printed at the discretion of the Association.
Anyone can join us and you will be made very welcome. The annual membership fee is £3.00. To join contact any
Community Association member or come to a meeting. - Phone 01977 681954. Meetings are held at Elmete Social
Club at 7.30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

CLUB & ACTIVITIES CORNER

Sherburn Boghoppers - Jean Mooney, Secretary - Tel: SHERBURN METHODIST CHURCH
683749 All Sunday Walks meet coach in village centre at
8.30am. Sunday Worship 11.45 am followed by coffee
Sherburn Camera Club - Ken Trace, Secretary - Tel:
682300 Monday night meetings held at All Saint’s Church On the 2nd Sunday of the month "Messy Action
Hall Church" 3p.m. till 5p.m. A family afternoon of Christian ac-
Sherburn Local History - Jean Mooney, Sec. Tel: tivities for all the family with crafts, stories, music, drama
683749. Meetings held at All Saint’s Church Hall - 8pm and food. All children and their parents welcome.
Community Association - Help make Sherburn a bet-
ter place to live. Karen Packham - Tel: 681954 TOTS & YOU - MUMS / CARERS GROUP meet every
U3A Sherburn and Villages U3A is an organisation for MONDAY 9.30. TILL 11a.m. Come and let the children
people, no longer in full time employment, to pursue so- have fun in a safe environment.
cial, educational and leisure activities with other like
minded people. –3rd Thursday at 1.45 at EPC Lorna on BABYTIME - MUMS AND BABIES meet every WEDNES-
01977 683514 for more information.’ DAY 9.30. TILL 11a.m. Come along and join us for a coffee
and have a chat with other mums etc.
Eversley Cricket Club - Barrie Beal - Tel: 01977
682886 WOMEN’S MEETING WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON 2P.M.
Sherburn & South Milford Art Society J Humphreys
Secretary Tel 01977 681545 COFFEE MORNING EVERY SATURDAY 10a.m. till 2a.m.

OUR SPRING MARKET WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY
10th MARCH 10a.m.

If you would like your Club advertised here, please This year the Chapel celebrates 25 years of the new build-
contact Karen Packham with the details ing. We are hoping to hold a week long celebration with
various things happening in the Chapel during the week 6th
Volunteers Needed to 13th MAY. More information to follow. At this time we are
asking if anyone has photos, stories etc. of events held at
The Informer is delivered to every household in the chapel during this period that could be displayed dur-
Sherburn by a group of volunteers, members of ing this week we would be pleased to receive them. CON-
the Community Association and others. We ur- TACT Pam Walters 682738 - Rev. Sally Coleman 682695 -
gently need more volunteers - even if you could Janis Wood
only deliver to your street it would help lighten
the load. Please give it some thought. ACTIVITIES AT THE POPPLEWELL CENTRE

Whist drives

EVERSLEY PARK CENTRE Monday 7pm to 9pm
Thursday 2pm to 4pm
There is so much going on at your Eversley £1.50 inc tea & biscuits
Park Centre Everyone welcome

Keep Fit Classes, Pilates, Aspiring Young Dancers, Bingo
Karate, U3A, Model Car Racing, Children’s Play
Wednesday 7.15pm to 9pm
Group, Weight Watchers, Zumba, Citizen’s Advice. Every other Friday from 17th February 7.15pm to 9pm
Why not hire a room for your next big party, recep- (proceeds for Yorkshire Air Ambulance)

tion or business meeting.
We have rooms of every size at lowest rates.
Contact details - Benice@yourcentre.org.uk

Phone: 01977 681024, Website:
www.yourcentre.org.uk

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SHERBURN IN ELMETE GALA ASSOCIATION

The Gala Association with the help of a few volunteers put up the Christmas Lights over
the weekend of 26/27th November.

During the year we had 10 lights repaired and refurbished by Leeds Lights and purchased
additional rope lights to refurbish the shop and house lights. We have had to move to rope
lights as bulbs are not allowed under EEC regulations. Unfortunately some of the rope
lights were defective and had to be repaired during December. The Association has also
provided the Christmas tree and lights at the Cross, and at the Methodist Church. The
cost to date is £2260. The Lights were taken down over the weekend of 7/8th January.
The Christmas Party on the 11th December was a great success with well over 100 children
all receiving a Christmas selection box from Father Christmas. The Disco was hosted by
DJ Matt Black and the Sherburn children’s choir the High Notes, sang Christmas Carols
whilst waiting for the arrival of Father Christmas. We were delighted to see an article in
the Selby Times about the origins of the Sherburn Christmas Party.
The Gala will be held on the 19th May [Third Saturday in May as usual] as always Volunteers
are most welcome to help erect the various tents and gazebos. The Association wishes res-
idents of Sherburn and area the Compliments of the Season and hope for a good 2012.

FINEST top quality beef, pork & lamb;
freshly baked pies

We also sell fresh YORKSHIRE chickens & a big selection of sausages
10% off during February (excluding special offers)

Wolsey Parade,
Sherburn in Elmet,

LS25 6BQ
www.c-gstarkey.co.uk

Tel:01977 682696

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SHERBURN HUNGATE COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
‘A good school with several outstanding features’ OFSTED 2010

The National Mining Museum metres below ground but you feel like you're on the top of the
world. You may feel apprehensive, like the two classes, but
On 20th October 2011, years five and six went on a visit to the once you get down there you may never want to come back up
National Mining Museum. They went here as part of their topic again. You learn a lot of fascinating facts, like miners used to
work, they were learning about coal mining for their Settle- use candles to test for gases like black damp and firedamp.
ments and Economic activity project. Read on to find out You aren't allowed any electrical or fire-associated items
more… (contraband). You aren't even allowed watches, so you literally
lose track of time! Even if you don't like the dark you get very
Interactive Museum bright torches so there is no need to worry. The classes found
this the best part of their trip so you will too.
When you arrive, a good thing to do is to have a look around
the interactive museum. It is intriguing to see the way miners Pithead Baths & Stables
used to live and what they used to do. The classes especially
enjoyed putting their hands into holes and trying to guess what After you have your lunch, why not have a look at the pithead
was in there or trying sniff out the answer! Do you think you baths? They smell disgusting, but are definitely worth going to.
would like doing this? The two classes were amazed at the dentist models at the
Another interesting ex- back of the room. They look like they are real people painted
hibit is the back yard; white and frozen. Then, once you have finished looking around
there is even a hutch the baths go look at the stables. The ponies are magnificent!
with a rabbit in it! The classes really enjoyed their last activity before they went
home.
Underground Tour Overall, this museum is really worth going to- why not go your-
self?
If you choose to go on By Sophie Holmes
the underground tour
you won't regret it! It is Year 6
one hundred and forty

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Selby Globe was born from a love of film and lack of provision in the Selby area that has spanned over
30 years. With the kind support of Selby Town Council and Selby Area Voluntary Services, Selby
Globe screened their first film In September 2009. Since then we have shown film to over 7000 people
in the district. We show a range of classic, modern and sing-along films to all ages at the Town Hall
venue and in rural venues across the district with our outreach kit.

This year we plan to build on our success and take Outreach kit further into the Selby District. We have
already shown film in Hensall, Carlton, North Duffield, Sherburn, Monk Fryston and Selby the Selby day
centre.

Our next screening in the Sherburn area is at South Milford Primary School with plans for Monk Fyrston
and South Milford Church Hall. We plan to cover Tadcaster Ulleskelf and Brotherton as the year goes
on.

In order for the project to work the hall has to be given as goodwill, we provide the kit and pay for the
screen licenses. We are a not-for-profit community group and find this is the best method to avoid out-
lay for the group wishing to use our services. In return we must have a dedicated team to promote the
event paying special attention to raising awareness in the villages around. Some venues do well, with
excess funds put back into the project, whereas others leave a loss. This way even the smaller com-
munities can benefit from the project. We encourage the community venue to provide refreshments,
some venues offers hot dogs, popcorn, drinks and cakes to raise funds.
If your community building/church hall is interested we could show a pilot screening to see if there is a
demand. For more details please email selbyglobe@yahoo.co.uk or call 01757 708450 for more de-
tails. Eva Lambert, Selby Globe Community Cinema.

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ATHLESTAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Awards for All Big Lottery grant

Athelstan Community Primary School has been awarded lottery funding to further develop the
schools Foundation Stage outdoor area. Awards for All Big Lottery grant of £8,839.00 was
received which the school has used to provide a creative and explorative environment. The
area now incorporates natural elements which will help children gain a sense of freedom and
will encourage them to explore their surroundings, through unstructured play. The area will be
engaging and fun and will now provide opportunities to enable children to develop their com-
municative and social skills. The outdoor environment is vital to develop healthy active life-
styles this funding will enable us, to exploit our children’s full potential, by maximising their
exposure to recreational and explorative play.

The grant has funded: A poly tunnel mound ,with climbing logs ,a clatter bridge , a jolly roger play ship to develop imagination and
social interaction, a story telling area with mushroom seats and activity boards and panels for imagination and creativity and also
a water play system with a chute.

This funding has allowed us to complete the substantial development of the Athelstan. Community Primary School Outdoor Foun-
dation area. Headteacher Karen O’Donnell said ―The school is very grateful for the support from the Awards for All Big Lottery
Fund which has enabled us to complete the school’s vision for it’s Early Year’s provision.

Eco Schools Green Flag Award Athelstan Community Primary School has been awarded the Green Flag award for its com-
mitment to the environment. The award is recognition of the schools on going commitment to the environment and to the ethos of

Eco Schools. Miss O’Donnell head teacher is delighted with the achievement and recogni-
tion of the hard work by both staff and pupils. Mrs Barton the schools science coordinator
has worked with the children to gain the award which has helped develop many projects
within school. The children have a greater understanding of recycling, energy saving, wast-
age, planting and growing and care for the environment. The Eco Schools Assessors Com-
ments about the school were:" The main strength the school has is the enthusiasm
and commitment of the students; this was more than evident during my visit. It was apparent
the enthusiasm of the students wasn't about obtaining the Green Flag, it was about be-
ing actively involved in the many projects this school has taken part in. The
adult involvement from Mrs Barton, Mrs Clayton and Mrs Thompson has been a key factor
in empowering the children to be instrumental in the work towards the Green Flag Award."

SHERBURN HIGH SCHOOL

Sherburn High Christmas Round-Up

The Christmas period was hectic for staff and students at Sherburn High
with a variety of performances, charity and fundraising events. Students
demonstrated their generosity and community spirit by providing a
Christmas Lunch for members of the community, gifts for the Operation
Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal and food for the hampers donated to
local residents. Performing Arts were high on the agenda with a wonder-
ful Christmas festival of drama and music much to the delight of the au-
dience. There were many star performances by students from all year
groups from dancing, samba drums, acting and stand-up to rock band
Retro Chimp, trombone, violin and singing. Finally came The Second
Shepherd’s Performance at All Saints Church Sherburn, a heart-warming
and festive nativity play first performed in medieval times, making it all
the more poignant being performed in our very own medieval village
church. Students taking part were a joy to behold, Daisy Erskine and
Callum Miller played the Star of Bethlehem and they certainly shone
brightly! David Taylor, the Second Shepherd Mac gave a performance to
remember, his warmth and humour invoked the true spirit of Christmas
and the evening was nicely rounded off with carol singing led by cast
and crew. And Finally… the next exciting instalment from the Performing
Arts department is a musical show and a spring concert during this term
so please check the website for details - www.sherburnhigh.co.uk

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us for a price list )

―Hold a Fish and Chip Supper to help spinal cord injured people live full and independent lives.‖

Great British Fish and Chip Supper – Friday 18th May 2012

Want to do something different? Want to raise money where you live or work? Want to eat
Fish and Chips, while raising money for charity? Hold a fish and chip supper on Friday 18th
May 2012 whilst raising awareness of spinal cord injury and supporting SIA’s information and support ser-
vices. You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home, at work or hold a larger supper at your local
community centre.

SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips, recipes, invitations and donation envelopes. By
inviting 7 friends and asking them to donate an additional £5.00 means you will raise at least £35.00 from
your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA.

Last year we had over 100 suppers taking part in England and Wales and we raised £6,000. In the three
years we have been running the event we have raised £20,000 to support spinal cord injured people.

The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who
become paralysed and their families, from the moment a spinal injury occurs, and for the rest of their lives by
providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to lead independent lives.
Every year in the UK over 1,000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40,000
spinal cord injured people in the UK alone.

Community Fundraising Officer, Elizabeth Wright, says, ―The Fish and Chip Supper is a wonderful opportuni-
ty for a great evening with friends and family. We are also encouraging people who work to hold a Fish and
Chip Lunch in their work places to raise even more funds. You may be even a local community group want-
ing to run a fun evening with your group. Be a part of something special and make a real difference to help
spinal cord injured people gain access to the information and support they need to enable them to live full
and independent lives.‖ For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 0845
071 4350 or email fishandchips@spinal.co.uk or visit www.spinal.co.uk/fishandchips

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Start limbering up!
Sport Relief is back and it’s coming
to Sherburn
on SUNDAY 25th March

The Sainsbury‟s Sport Relief Mile is back – and it‟s coming to Sherburn-In-
Elemet! The town is set to host its first ever Sainsbury‟s Sport Relief Mile on
Sunday 25th March, and needs local people to come together and show their
support by entering now at www.sportrelief.com. As one of the UK‟s biggest
fundraising events, Sport Relief brings the entire nation together to get active,
raise cash and change lives – so it‟s time to dust off those trainers and enter
right now.
Entrants don‟t have to be sporty to take part, but can choose to complete 1, 3 or
6 miles knowing that all the money raised will help to change the lives of people
living unimaginably tough lives right here on our doorstep, across the rest of the
UK and in some the world‟s poorest countries.
Janie Moor said: “The Sainsbury‟s Sport Relief Mile in Sherburn is here and
it‟s your time to shine. From teeny-tots with their mums and dads, to super
sprinters up against the clock there‟s something for everyone on the big day.
This is the first Sainsbury‟s Sport Relief Mile in Sherburn and it‟s set to be a
great event. So come on, pull your Sport Relief socks up, enter the Mile and
do something amazing!”

To enter the Sherburn mile visit www.sportrelief.com.

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SHERBURN METHODIST CHURCH

This May Sherburn in Elmet Methodist Church celebrates its 25th anniversary in the current building. Of course the
Methodist Church has been in Sherburn much longer than that, and as a part of our celebrations we will be holding
an exhibition of photos and inviting you to share your memories with us. There will be a number of events in the
week from the 6th-13th May and we hope you will feel able to join us for some of them, look out for the posters with
more details.

We are delighted that our building is well used during the week, the busyness begins on Monday with our thriving
Tot’s and You Group, and continues with other groups like Brownies, Weight Watchers, Baby Time, Women’s Fel-
lowship, Ballet and Dance, Chat Inn (a lunch club for the elderly), a Craft Group, Yorkshire Country Women’s Guild
Meetings, and our Regular Coffee Mornings on a Saturday. In addition to this are our weekly services at 10:45AM on
a Sunday, and a new Monthly Service called Messy Church, this is for families, and involves craft work, stories, songs
and a shared Sunday Tea with sandwiches and cakes etc, all are welcome to any of our services!
On Saturday the 12th May we are holding a special exhibition, prayer and gift day, the Chapel will be open all day and
people will be available to pray with you if you would like that. There will also be creative prayer stations for you to
engage with, and the chance to sit and chat and share some light refreshments. We will also be inviting you to make
a gift towards the work that we are doing and would be grateful if you felt able to support us in that way, but we do
recognise that this may not be possible so please be assured that you will be made welcome no matter what.

I hope that you will be able to join us in giving thanks to God for his goodness to us during our week of celebrations
which will (weather permitting) be kicked off with an Open Air Songs of Praise!

Rev. Sally Coleman. Methodist Minister

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VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED FOR YOUTH DROP-IN

Amy 1 Post 16 student Amy Morrall with Since 2006 Sherburn’s Friday night youth drop in has been
attracting 11 to 19 year olds to come and take part in activities
her grandparents Mr and Mrs Dennis and Monica and games, workshops and outings. It has proved to be a val-
uable resource for the community and has offered a place to
Lambert go for many youths from Sherburn and the surrounding villag-
es. It is held during term time on Friday’s 7pm until 9pm at
Pam Pam O’Dell presented with hamper Eversley Park Community Centre and it’s FREE.
by Lucy Golding and Georgina Verkroost
We have a tuck shop offering a variety of snacks and refresh-
Star 2 Daisy Erskine carried by Callum Mil- ments, a range of arts and crafts equipment, pool, badminton
ler and table tennis, computer consoles and much more.

Singer 1 Amy Hewitt Recently we have been on a ghost walk in York and on Friday
27th January we are Ice Skating at Doncaster Dome. The next
trip we are planning is Laser Quest and we hope to continue
being able to offer regular outings for the youths later in the
year. If you are or have a child aged between 11 and 19 years
old just drop in and see what we do!

If you think you have something to offer the drop in we would
love to hear from you. We are looking for people with a skill or
talent such as music, singing, drama, teaching ability, sports
person etc. We are also looking for volunteers who can help in
the tuck shop, interact with the youths, support or simply su-
pervise activities.

Any fundraising ideas or help is also needed as we rely on
funding and donations to keep the youth drop in running. Con-
tact 07738124000 marrieanne.pal@gmail.com
www.sherburnyouthdropin.co.uk

ELMET LIONS

We meet on the 2nd Monday of the month at Milford Lodge, South Milford. When required we hold extra activ-
ity meetings at the Red Bear.

At the start of each year plan our fund raising events, meetings and social events. Our social events are as di-
verse as curry evenings to a gentle walk followed by lunch.
Throughout the year we hold a number of Bingo and Fish and Chip suppers for the elderly in Sherburn and sur-
rounding villages

November was can collection month at the Co-op for the Christmas parcels that are distributed throughout
Sherburn and surrounding villages to the elderly and the needy. This year we not only
had the support of the Co-op customers but donations from the Sainsbury’s distribu-
tion centre on the industrial estate enabled us to deliver 140 parcels.

December was Santa Sleigh season. Our sleigh was refurbished Christmas 2010 and
with the help and assistance of an army of “friends
of Elmet Lions” we do runs in the surrounding villag-
es throughout December. The weather was much
kinder to us this year and we successfully completed
the planned routes. Even though there is a recession
at the moment our thanks are given to the generous
people who contributed to our charity collection.

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FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF SHERBURN VILLAGE CENTRE

Have your Say responses Based on 141 responses from general public
Most support Appearance of empty buildings improved! 95% support
Least Support Weeding of public areas - only 24% as
most believe this is the Council’s responsibility
Other areas of high support

· Improve area around public toilets – 89%

· Improve the centre of village – 89%

· Front of Social Club made more attractive – 88%

· Planted areas would make village more attractive-
87%

· Everyone responsible for keeping the area outside
their property free from weeds & litter - 87%

· Willing to keep outside of own property tidy-86% Please remember your elderly neighbours who
cannot do this!

Most concerning aspects
Only 47% believe Sherburn is a pleasant place to live, although 56% support their own area.
Areas where the residents are most proud of their area – Pinfolds and Springfields 75%, Eversleys 68%,
Pastures and Fairway 64%
Areas where residents least proud of their local area Central 30% - also the area where most not agreeing
that Sherburn is a pleasant place to live 27%. This is obviously a reflection upon the need to improve the
centre of the village.
Only 41% believe that Sherburn is clean & tidy – litter, weeds and dog mess are a real issue. Lowest
scores Highfields 20%, Moor Lane 25%. Highest scores Pastures & Fairway– 58% and Eversleys 50%

Most popular additional facilities
Permanent building for young people- 75%
Swimming Pool - 74%
Indoor Leisure Centre – 72%
Household Recycling centre only scored 57% - presumably due to increased recycling via weekly collec-
tions
Least popular was the BMX Park with only 34% support
So what are we doing about it .
With 89% in favour of improvements to the village centre, the Village Centre Group have asked Ground-
work to come up for a low cost scheme to improve the village centre. This is due back in early March.
We are mounting a campaign against litter and weeds—see page 19 Sherburn in Bloom should help to
have the village look prettier.
A Community Action Group has been formed to investigate the feasibility of opening up the High School
Swimming Pool for community use.
The Parish Council is considering a BMX Park.
We will need to work with the developers to ensure Section 106 money is spent on facilities and infrastruc-
ture required for any planned growth to the village.

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OLD SHERBURN—THE RED BEAR

Pictures Red Bear
of Old circa 1905

Sherburn
from

Barbara
Wilson’s
archives

THE OLYMPIC TORCH AND SHERBURN IN ELMET

Three Community Groups are working together to try to reverse a decision that will see
the Olympic Torch literally by passing Sherburn & South Milford. The present route in-
volves torch processions in both Monk Fryston (population 858, 1 primary school),
Barkston Ash (population of 450, 1 primary school) but ignores Sherburn & South Mil-
ford, (combined population of 9,000+ 3 primary schools and one secondary school).

The Community Association and Gala Associations and the Parish Council are lobbying
hard to try and ensure the Torch procession travels through Sherburn and South Mil-
ford rather than along the By Pass.

The bizarre decision came to the attention of Parish Chairman, Bob Packham, who
wrote to the National Torch Relay Group seeking an explanation. The response men-
tions that there has been extensive consultation and that the decision was made for operational
reasons. However there has been no consultation with the District Council, Parish Council or
local schools and the operational reasons have not been explained. It is still unclear who has
made the decision.

In addition to lobbying the organising committee, a petition for local schools and residents has
been organised by Myrtle Hall to try and put pressure on the powers that be. At the time of writ-
ing we still await responses to the basic questions; who made the decision and what were their
motives?

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UPDATE FROM COUNTY COUNCILLOR Panino Sandwich Emporium

Now we have got over the worst with the road closure outside the Red Bear the 58a Low Street, Sherburn, LS25 6BA
council is dealing with a number of smaller issues that I have been bringing to Tel 01977 680123
their attention.
 Hot & Cold Sandwich Selection
The road into Sherburn from Newthorpe is a commuter road and as you enter  Speciality Selection
Sherburn most people are still doing well over 30mph. There were some com-  Outside catering
pletely worn out rumble strips and these have now been replenished. The problem  Office catering
had become very acute for the people who had recently moved into Sherburn and  Children’s parties
live on the small Hogg the Builder development at the top of Church Hill. Getting
out of the side road onto the B1222 required a 'deft' bit of sprint starting as the hill Free delivery service available
drops away so you only see the traffic at the last moment. Please slow down. Open Mon – Fri 7.30am to 2.30pm
Saturday 7.30am to 12.30pm
Another issue has been dropped kerbs in the village. Having got most yellow
lines sorted I have concentrated efforts on identifying poor dropped kerbs and non
existent ones. People in the village have made contributions to what is needed and
I can announce that some of these are being dealt with as this Informer goes out
to you.

One final item is that of speed indicators. The cost have these has dropped with
improved technology, and I intend tackling this area of concern next. The road
into Sherburn from South Milford is a road in question, its 20mph, when I do that
I invariably get 'tail gated' usually by a large 4x4 complete with headlights on
telling me to get out the way. Such people need to know the following (if you
know such a person please let them know): the footpath is narrow and kids com-
ing out of school march along it in lines of 3 or 4, there are entrances and exits all
along it with restricted viewing, mothers with pushchairs and a young child walk-
ing are vulnerable, and above 30mph the survival rate for a child falls dramatical-
ly.

Many thanks for taking the time to read this and if you have any issues please
contact me by phone, e-mail, face book or twitter, any way you wish.

C Cllr Mike Jordan, Tel 01977 683766

mob 07792103993

http://www.mikejordan.org.uk/

ZUMBA FITNESS Page 14

THE LATIN-INSPIRED
FITNESS PARTY!

Saturday
11.30am—12.15pm

Monday
10.00am—10.45am
Eversley Park Centre, Sherburn

Price: £3.50
Come along and join the fun!

For further details
Ring Jayne on 07784 549147
Or email jaynieh@talktalk.net

Community Informer Winter 2012 Edition 22

KINGSPAN COMMUNITY TRUST GRANT

Athelstan School would like to thank the Kingspan Community Trust for once again supporting the school.
The trust provides support for local community charities and schools and has provided a grant of £4,563 to
enable Athelstan School to increase the level of challenge and development of recreational play for the
children form year 1 to 6.

The new equipment ―Pick up Sticks‖ provides challenge and confidence building whilst making children
more active.

Kingspan Community Trust was set up to provide funding within the parish and supports projects which
meet the following criteria:

 Supports the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment

 Encourages biodiversity (the variety and number of plants and animals)

 Improves the health and fitness of young people through recreation.

 Promotes road safety

There is no limit to the number of applications that can be submitted and the final deadline for this year’s
applications is 30th September.

Application forms and details of other local projects that have already been helped by the Trust since it
was set up can be viewed on the website;

www.KingspanInsulationCommunityTrust.org.

Anything sniffy?

If you smell anything unpleasant around Sherburn
please report it to the

Environment Agency on 0800-807060

Various "unidentified nauseous smells have already
been reported by various residents and the more
complaints there are the more pressure for the prob-
lem to be resolved.

(apologies that the wrong number was given in the last edition)

YOUR DISTRICT COUNCILLORS

Mel Hobson Tel 07786 416337
Planning

Mike Jordan Tel 683766
Chair of Policy

Bob Packham Tel 681954
Policy & Audit

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SHERBURN VISITING SCHEME Exercise Classes for Men and Women
with Judith and Andy
Turkey and Tinsel with Sherburn Visiting
Scheme Classical mat Pilates
Pilates Plus -functional core strength
On December 5th 2011 a cheery group of senior citizens left and stability
Sherburn-in-Elmet, on a warm and comfortable coach, looking Boxercise-cardio ,strength and co-
forward to a Turkey and Tinsel holiday in Llandudno. There ordination
was a strong, cold wind blowing, which unfortunately stayed Classes at the
with us all week but did not limit our activities. We enjoyed a Eversley Park Centre on Tuesday and
scenic drive through Llanberis pass, indulging in some retail Wednesday evenings and on Friday
therapy at a woollen mill, and visiting local beauty spots. We morning
also spent a day in Anglesey. The hotel provided good food Contact Details:
and nightly entertainment and was well-placed on the sea-front www.judithrussell.co.uk.
with good views of an interesting sea whipped up by the wind. juderussellholehan@hotmail.com
The holiday which was organised by the Sherburn Visiting
Scheme, was very enjoyable and our thanks go to the Managers 07739961036
and Secretary of the Visiting Scheme for all their hard work in Classes also held in
organising the trip. Thanks too, to Ross Travel for providing Clifford and Ryther
us with a wheelchair friendly coach and a friendly driver.

If you would like to be included in any of the many activities
and outings the Sherburn Visiting Scheme provide, or if you
have an elderly relative who you think may benefit from the
activities, please contact Pauline Croft or Sue Auders on 01977
681828.

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PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

Parish Report Your Parish Council

My main theme this time is the reality of cuts to Govern- Bob Packham Contact Info
ment expenditure at all levels. In particular, cuts to packham55@yahoo.co.uk
County Council budgets are affecting services in the Chair 01977 681954
village and despite our best efforts the objections of the bernicethwaite@hotmail.com
Parish Council are falling on deaf ears. Bernice Thwaite Tel 01977 681024

The reduction in bus services as a result of cuts in Vice Chair and
County Council subsidies to bus companies has left us Chair of Land &
without evening and Sunday services. Bus companies
like any other business will not and cannot run buses at Andrew Parmenter Andrew.Parmenter@hotmail.co.uk
a loss. Whilst we have looked at the possibility of Parish Chair of Finance 07775 548950
subsidies the costs are frankly beyond the resources of sub Committee
the Parish Council. Chris Lake chrislake28@hotmail.com
01977 684866
We are also faced with cuts to our library opening hours. Maggie Hunt andy.maggyhunt@talktalk.net
Originally the County proposed to retain a nucleus of
main libraries, including Sherburn, without a reduction to Henry Spence htspence@hotmail.com
their hours. It is no surprise that County Councillors 01977 681199
from those areas where libraries were affected, asked Jo Brown
instead that the pain should be shared by reducing costs Kevin J Devers jo.carole.brown@hotmail.com
(and therefore opening hours) at all libraries. We op- Chair of Planning 1977 684986
posed the reduction in hours at Sherburn but it now kd@deverslaw.co.uk
looks as though our library hours will be reduced. The 01977 681555
County Council has carried out a consultation at the li-
brary offering two options for the reduced hours and we Mel Hobson meljh58@hotmail.com
await the outcome. Russell Ransome 07786 416337

With regard to Highway issues, you will see in the Coun- russellransome@gmail.com
ty Councillor’s report that the County has finally agreed,
after years of Parish lobbying, to install drop kerbs in the Sue Mossman suemossman5@yahoo.co.uk
village centre. However many of our roads remain in
poor condition and there have been a number of road Stuart Haskell stuart.haskell@btinternet.com
closures that have affected residents.
Margaret Gibson sherburninelmet_1@tiscali.co.uk
On a brighter note, after we were told last year of the Parish Clerk 01977 681024
possible closure of the High School Pool we lobbied the Shirley Hoyland sherburninelmet_1@tiscali.co.uk
school to keep it open. Thanks to the strong support of Project Officer 01977 681024
the Chair of Governors and the Head Teacher as well as
the new Governing Body, a group are now looking at the OFFICE OPENING HOURS
options to keep it open and extend community use of AT EVERSLEY PARK CENTRE
other school sports facilities. As always it will depend
on whether a financially viable solution can be found, Monday 10.00am—4.00pm
but at least there is hope. Tuesday 10.00am—4.00pm

The Parish Council will continue to oppose cuts to vil- Wednesday 10.00am—4.00pm
lage services but in the present economic climate we
will have to accept that if other Local Authorities make Thursday 10.00am—3.00pm
cuts to their budgets, we simply do not have the re-
sources to plug the gaps. We will continue, however to Friday 1.00pm—4.00pm
work to ensure that where resources are reduced our
Parish gets its fair share.

Bob Packham Chairman, Sherburn in Elmet Parish
Council

01977 681954 packham55@yahoo.co.uk

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News from the Sporting Scene

SHERBURN WHITE ROSE FOOTBALL CLUB

Sherburn White Rose Football Club is sited at Finkle Hill recreation ground and boasts a new facility built in 2004, which was
funded through the Football Foundation. The facility includes four unisex changing rooms, two referee changing rooms, large
function room with bar, committee room and kitchen, the club has two full sized football pitches and one mini soccer pitch.

The club forms part of a wider sports facility which includes tennis courts, bowling green and a children’s play area.

The Football Club is an FA Charter Standard Community Club, which is the highest kite mark in grassroots football, the award
recognises that the club has fully qualified coaches from level one up to professional level, a Child Welfare Officer who makes
sure everyone is CRB checked, has links with local schools, excellent administration and offers a safe and secure place to play
football.

The Football Club hosts 8 junior teams which range from age 6 to16 years old who play in the Charles Rice Junior Football
League, the club also has five senior teams, which include a first and reserve team who play in the West Yorkshire League
Premier Division and First Division Alliance, a third team play in the Selby & District League, the veterans play in the York &
District League and this year the club has started an under 21s team, which helps the young players develop into the senior
teams.

Training sessions are held on a Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Fairways all-weather pitch, 7:00pm till 8:30pm and the
juniors train on a Friday evenings on the Fairways all-weather pitch 6:00pm till 9:00pm and also in the Sherburn High School
Sports Hall 6:00pm till 7:30pm. For more information and contact details for Junior Managers please speak to Ben Bradley on
Mob 07787142459 or Wayne Day on Mob 07774831573 for senior teams.

Club coaches are delivering coaching sessions at several Schools in the area including Athelston CP School in Sherburn, Monk
Fryston , and South Milford, over the next few weeks and will be concentrating on girl’s football in year 6; this is in preparation
to setting up a new girl’s team at the Club, training will also be held at the Club on Friday evenings,
please contact Laura Toes on Mob 07857674129 for more details on girls football.

The Club will also be holding junior football camps during the Easter half term.

The Club is always looking for new players especially for the under 10s, 13s, 16s and girls, an assistant
coach is also required for the under 18s, anyone who is interested in helping out with teams as manag-
ers, coaches and administrators will be made welcome at the Club.

The Club would like to thank Kit Team Sponsors, The Odd Fellows Arms, Copeland Auto Repair Ser-
vices, H N Sports, Digital Vision Ariel’s, Kier Construction, TITAN Ceilings, Tadcaster Christian Fellow-
ship, TEX Services Group, TNO Cleaning Services. The Club is always looking for new sponsors for kits and equipment etc so
please do not hesitate to contact any member of the club for more details for sponsorship details.

The Club offers its function room out to hire for private parties and other events, we have Sky Sports TV with four large screen
TV’s with surround sound, disco equipment and dance floor. New memberships are now being taken, which includes discount-
ed prices on drinks and facility hire.

For more information on hiring the club house please contact Ellie on 01977 683105 Mob 07931521966 and please visit our
website www.sherburnwrfc.com or contact Gary Limbert on 07958738359 for more details and information for football and club
related details.

Sherburn Eversley Cricket Club.

Indoor practice nets begin on the 8th February on
Wednesdays 7.30pm to 8.30pm at Brigshaw High
School Allerton Bywater and will continue for 10
weeks up until the beginning of the new season. Fur-
ther details can be obtained by contacting Barrie Beal
on 01977 682886. New faces would be very welcome.
The Season starts on April 21st for both the 1st and
2nd teams, we will all be hoping for some good

weather and some good results.

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SHERBURN IN ELMET COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Litter in Sherburn is a big issue—many of you men- COMMUNITY LITTER PICK
tioned it in the response to the village questionnaire. Saturday 24th March 2012
A staggering 59% of you do not believe that Sher-
burn is a clean a tidy place to live, so what can we at 10.30am
do about it? Meet outside
Eversley Park Community Centre
Obviously not drop the litter in the first place—we
have been working with all 3 schools to raise aware- Bacon butties (kindly sponsored by
ness. The habit of sticking coffee cups and sweet Starkeys and Crusties) and hot drinks
wrappers in the hedges is particularly annoying.
served afterwards for all volunteers
We are looking at increased signage around the vil- from
lage, reminding people that littering carries a £50
fine—yes it is a crime!! 12 noon to 12.30pm
For more information contact Karen
Pick up litter when we see it. If everyone kept the
area in front of their property clean & tidy that would Packham on 681954
make a big difference—obviously some people can-
not do this because they are elderly so if you can
help your neighbours. In the survey 87% said they
were prepared to do this.

Dog owners, please pick up your dog mess.

Do not put out recycling boxes the night before when
it is windy or ensure that the contents cannot blow
away.

The Village Centre Group are working with the shop
owners in the village to ask for their co-operation in
keeping the shop fronts free of weeds and litter.

Pictures
taken
around
Sherburn
in January
2012

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Sherburn in Elmet Safer Neighbourhood Team

Inspector Sergeant 926 Matt Constable 406 PCSO 5739
Richard Abbott Foale Jezz Richardson Tim Thomas

How to Contact Us

In an emergency always call 999.

If there is something you would like to discuss with the
police, or to report crime or anti-social behaviour

call the non emergency number 0845 60 60 24 7.

Alternatively you can contact

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.

If you wish to speak to a member of your local Safer
Neighbourhood Team please call 0845 60 60 24 7 or
email SNAselby@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk and

Crime figures for Sherburn for last 3 months

Sept Oct Nov

Burglary 521

Anti Social Behaviour 24 13 14

Robbery 000

Vehicle Crime 122 Volunteers Required
Do you have the time or inclination to become a police
Violent Crime 441 volunteer? More are required to open the police office at Sher-
burn for more hours and thus provide a better service. Once you
Other Crime 11 19 16 are accepted, not only can you work on the desk at the police
office but also you can become involved in various role play ac-
Total 45 41 34 tivities to help in police training e.g. drugs dogs, first aid, etc.
If you are interested application forms are available from the
Selby Rural has an average amount of crime com- police office during opening hours.
pared with the rest of England & Wales. If you require further information you can ring the Volunteer
Adviser Nigel Drayton Tel: 07775 947660

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NOTE FOR CONTRIBUTORS The 2012 Sherburn
in Elmet Gala will
The next edition of The Informer will be
published in time for the Gala . be held on

Deadline for copy 22nd April Saturday

Following editions will be in August and 19th May
November. Copy deadlines

22nd July and 22nd October

Community Informer Winter 2012 Edition 22 Page 21

Oddfellows Arms

Low Street, Sherburn-In-Elmet, North Yorkshire, LS25 6BAPhone: 01977 682368
Email: Oddfellows.arms@unicombox.co.uk

The Oddfellows Arms boasts six newly re-furbished rooms all with brand new en-suite facilities.
The accommodation is situated in a separate annexe next to the traditional OddFellow Arms, renowned locally

for its fine food and traditional ales.
Our rates - £45 for double rooms or £30 for our single rooms.
We also offer the option of a full English cooked breakfast at a supplement of £6.00 per person.

We are open for lunch on Tuesday to Sunday 11-2 for food
We are open Tuesday to Saturday evenings 5:30-9 pm for food

Early bird special Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5:30 – 7pm
live entertainment every Saturday evening.
Open for Sunday lunch - 2 sittings.
Steak Night Every Thursday.
Sunday nights pop quiz

Monday night general knowledge quiz and cash bingo
For further information/bookings, please call 01977 682368

Edward Charles

Edward Charles are pleased to announce that Sarah-Jayne and Chantelle will be receiving extensive cutting training at the
Toni & Guy academy in London courtesy of Label M. We are also attending the Wella Academy in Manchester for the latest

up to the minute colouring course.
Take advantage and book now for the latest cutting and colouring services to avoid disappointment.

For all Edward Charles offers please check our promotions board outside the shop or ring (01977) 689089

Edward Charles is now offering Beauty Treatments with Katie
Sun 1:30pm-5:30pm
Mon 9:00am-3:00pm

Tues and Wed 9:00am-5:00pm

Offers with Katie

Come beat the Winter Blues and pamper yourself having a Shampoo and Set or a Blow Wave including a
Mini Manicure and Polish for £15.
Alternatively give your locks some hair therapy and indulge in a Deep Moisturising Hair Mask including
Massage and a File and Polish for an amazing £15.

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PETER PAN NURSERY

Sherburn in Elmet is home to the only additional needs nursery in the Selby area. It was founded in 1985 and is situated on North Crescent
(next to Hungate Primary School). The nursery is extremely well equipped with its own dedicated sensory room and the children benefit from a
large outdoor play area with garden and vegetable plot. The nursery not only provides specialist care, education and support for children with
additional needs but also provides respite for families who may need support due to illness, depression or family circumstances. We are fortu-
nate and thankful to have a number of dedicated knowledgeable volunteers who help support the children at the nursery along with experienced
and qualified staff. Our nursery is managed by a voluntary committee and we welcome people with fresh ideas and a passion for Peter Pan
Nursery. We currently require a new Treasurer and volunteers to help in the charity shop and nursery. If you feel you could help in any way,
please contact the nursery 01977 681863 for further information.

2011 was a very busy year for us; here are just a few of the events we took part in. We were lucky to have been chosen, along with Martin
House to receive a generous donation from fundraising events taken place at Dingtindales and Scarthingwell Golf Club and were presented with
a cheque at a special fundraising and taster evening. May saw us celebrate the Royal Wedding by taking part in our first Sherburn Gala float
parade; Children, parents, staff and volunteers dressed in their finest wedding outfits to walk behind our fantastic red, white and blue royal wed-
ding themed float, we were thrilled to receive 1st Prize in our category for our float! We have had several visits to the Nature Reserve at Church
Fenton where the children had a fantastic experience pond dipping, bird watching, bug hunting; you may have even spotted us on Look North as
they filmed us taking part in lots of activities. We were extremely fortunate to receive substantial funding from the Jane Tomlinson Fund and
local Masonic Lodges which enabled us to refurbish our toilet area (installing child sized toilets and a new disabled toilet), office and sensory
room whilst also creating a new private meeting area. We were enormously grateful for a donation from the Working Horse committee which
enabled us to buy several new specialist chairs for the children along with a new storage unit for toys. They arrived just in time for our „Open
Event‟ on 17th October. We had the pleasure of showing our friends and supporters around our newly refurbished areas and unveiled a plaque
dedicated to our Founder Gwan Sykes. We finished our year with a Christmas party. For many years the staff and University Air Squadron stu-
dents at RAF Church Fenton have supported Peter Pan Nursery by not only putting on a wonderful Christmas party for all the children to enjoy
but by donating money they have raised throughout the year to help with the continued running of our nursery. The children had a fantastic time
and each received a present from Santa, these are kindly donated each year by the Carrie family of Mytum and Selby Skip Hire.

We would like to thank everyone who has supported Peter Pan Nursery throughout 2011. We are always so very grateful for donations to help
with our running costs, whether from local individuals or businesses who donate raffle/tombola prizes, to those who contribute to and buy from
our Charity Shop on Finkle Hill in Sherburn in Elmet (behind Moorhouse Opticians). We look forward to your continued support in 2012.

Community Informer Winter 2012 Edition 22 Page 23

Sherburn in Bloom

The bed in front of Boots has been transformed and planted up with spring bulbs plants

A new bed has been formed on the corner of
Finkle Hill and Beech Grove, also packed
with Spring bulbs which are just starting to show
through. We have found our first sponsors with
Emmerson Doors—many thanks for your support.
Our next project is to create a memorial garden
for Barbara Wilson on the Parish Council land by
the Library. We want to make a tranquil garden
with scented plants and flowers where people
can sit and read and relax. If you would like to
help us, you would be very welcome. If you are
interested in sponsorship or a dedication to a
loved one, please contact the Community Asso-
ciation.

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