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The Grapevine SEAMER & TAME BRIDGE MAGAZINE

No. 140 August 2016 - September 2016

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EDITOR’S NOTES

Another successful Seamer Produce Show and Children’s

sports (despite the relatively poor weather) is over and

Summer holidays are here. Hopefully the sun will shine and

we will all have a good time. Many of the regular events held

in the village hall will stop during August so please check

when they end/restart.

It is with sadness that I announce the death of Bryan Sykes, a local

resident, who was one of the founders of the Grapevine, its original

Editor and a regular recent contributor in the Time for a Laugh category

(despite his long illness). He will be greatly missed. Our condolences go

out to Caroline and her family at this time.

Another sad event for many in the village is the leaving of the Reverend

Daniel. Although only here for a year, he has made a tremendous impact

both at the Methodist Church and at Pop In where he was a regular

attender. We wish him well in his new post in Milan and note that the

demand for cakes and scones will now reduce significantly!!

The next edition of Grapevine will cover October and November and any

contributions are welcome. Closing date will be September 26th.

ST. MARTIN’S CHURCH Eucharist at 11.15 on

August 7th and 21th

September 4th and 18th

Revd Paul Hutchinson

Note: The last Coffee morning held in April raised £337.50. A big thanks

to all that attended and helped make it a success. An even bigger thanks to

those that helped!! See the advert on the next page for the next one!

POLITE NOTICE

The church yard is once again being affected by dog fouling. Could I

please ask dog owners using the Church Grounds to ensure that their dogs

are kept under observation and any fouling is cleaned up. Thanks in

advance for your co-operation.

Ann Startin

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'POND PARTY' THANKS A massive 'thank you' to those wonderful willing volunteers who arrived

at the pond to help on both occasions. We now have bulbs and wild

flower seeds planted around the pond, and lillies and marginal plants in

the pond. The 'party' part had to be postponed as those who were working

in the water needed to freshen up and the weather wasn't exactly in our

favour.

It has been noticed by most in the village that something undesirable is

appearing on the surface of the water. As this edition is being distributed,

I am endeavouring to contact the appropriate department within the

Environmental Agency whose assistance we may need. to sort out the

problem.

There is a raffle ongoing to try to raise money for materials to build our

Duck families some much improved nesting houses. Tickets can be

purchased from the farm shop. Any additional contributions will be very

gratefully accepted.

Gill Burton. tel: 713985

VILLAGE HALL NEWS AND EVENTS ART GROUP

Finished for the Summer but will restart on Monday 12th September.

We hope you will Come and join us at

St Martin’s Church Coffee Morning With Cake stall and Tombola

Stokesley Town Hall

Friday 26th August

9.30—11.45

Offers of help/contributions, please contact: Jean Webster 710088 Ann Startin 710162

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POP IN

We have had a great year with our Seamer and Tame Bridge neighbours at

the Pop In and hope everyone has felt welcome. We are now having a

summer holiday and will be returning on Monday 12th September

offering Tea, Coffee, Scones and a sociable atmosphere. Please come and

join us then. Everyone is welcome, young or old (or in between!).

Times 10am -12midday

GREENFINGERS

September ? Visit to the Transporter and 'Salthome' - to be arranged.

October 11th Pumpkin carving

November 8th Pooled Supper and Quiz.

December 13th Christmas Wreath

You do not need a Garden to join 'Greenfingers', the outings are all plant

orientated but are chosen by the group. Club Membership is £10 with

meetings held in the Hall priced at £2 which includes a glass of wine.

Where a member's car is used for an outing, a donation of £2 towards

petrol is suggested.

SEAMER VILLAGE HALL 100+ CLUB

May winners were: (140 members)

1st £20 92 Christine Taylor, The Green

2nd £17 3 Jo Batey, Hilton Road

3rd £14 1 Jenny Williams, Hilton Road

4th £11 38 Bill Smith, Brackenhill Walk

5th £ 8 57 Andrew Miller, The Green

June winners were: (140 members)

1st £20 84 Irene Wormald, Stokesley

2nd £17 143 Sandra Purdy, Seamer Hill

3rd £14 49 Cara Thorpe, The Green

4th £11 96 Myra Robinson, Stokesley Road

5th £ 8 98 Walter Pattison, Stainton Road

July winners were: (140 members)

1st £20 144 Maureen Marshall, Tame Bridge

2nd £17 116 David Swales, off Hilton Road

3rd £14 112 Adam Bernard, The Green

4th £11 13 Sue Shields, Tame Bridge

5th £ 8 33 Pat Bayliss, Stainton Road

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Polite request – Will members that have renewal fees outstanding, please

contact me as soon as possible, or their numbers will be taken out of the

monthly draws. Phone: 01642710294 or e-mail

[email protected]

New members can join at anytime - £1 per month/£12 per year.

Full details are on the village website: seamervillage.co.uk

Christine Cooper

HALL TIMETABLE

QUEEN’S 90TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

The party for HM The Queen’s Birthday Celebrations held at Seamer

Village Hall, was a good afternoon. Those that attended, although few in

numbers, had a great time. Special thanks go to Chanel Jackson (a year 9

pupil) who donated a cake she had especially baked and iced for the

event. This was very much appreciated and enjoyed by all.

Monday Pop-In 10.00am (From 12th

September)

Zumba Gold

12.00 Art Group

1.30pm

Beginner’s Pilates Class

6.00-7.00pm Craft Club

7.00pm

Tuesday Carpet

Bowls 10.00am

Improvers and Intermediates

Pilates Class

6.00-7.00pm

Hall Committee meeting

(1st Tuesday in month)

Greenfingers

7.00pm (2nd Tuesday)

Seamer Parish Council (3rd Tuesday)

Wednesday Table Tennis

7.00pm

Thursday Zumba Class

5.45-6.30pm Bridge Group

7.00pm

Friday Badminton

6.00-9.00pm

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Thanks also to Mark Murphy for organising the event.

Dave Campy

PRODUCE SHOW

A big thank you to everyone involved in Sunday's show, the back stage

lasses and lad, the people who entered, (and yes it is definitely too late to

enter now!), the Judges and Stewards (there were no serious Stewards

Inquiries) and the magnificent response to our request for cakes, It is

always like the miracle of the loaves and fishes.

HARVEST SUPPER & MARSKE FISHERMEN'S CHOIR

October 7th. This includes a party to celebrate the complete refurbishment

of the Village Hall.

VILLAGE HALL REFURBISHMENT

With funds from the Lottery, Broadacres, Investing in Communities Fund

(Hambleton District Council), Seamer Turbine Fund and money raised by

the various Groups and Events held in the Village Hall, the Hall

refurbishment is nearing completion.

Started by Anne Thomas and Claudia Millar the Hall has had a complete

make-over, new windows, wall insulation, toilets, and kitchen units, new

Boiler. The second phase, mainly the Supper Room, has included new

lighting, Emergency Door, removal of Chimney, renewal of Supper Room

floor, Lowered ceiling, Electric points to facilitate the room for classes

such as Computer Studies, Serving Hatch and Stable Door, Dishwasher

and Boiling Water Tap, Vinyl Flooring to Kitchen, Supper Room, and

Entrance Hall, Lightweight tables, Comfortable seating for Supper Room

and Main Hall. Outside there is a Notice Board, Security Lighting, and

wall to shore up the 'Right of Way' and to protect the new step free,

disabled path, and hand rails to steps and ramp.

The Hall Committee during all this extensive work, has comprised of

Christine Campy, Yvonne Groombridge, Irene Thompson, Phil Taylor, Jo

Batey, Kay Reece, Mark Murphy, they have been a great supportive team

but my special thanks go to Christine Cooper for her quiet competence

and knowledge without which I could not have managed.

Margaret Smith former Chairwoman.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

September 10th Indoor Car Boot

October 7th Harvest Supper with the Fishermen's Choir.

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October 21st Pizza and Pop Games Night

November 19th Seamer Antiques Roadshow - Date to be confirmed.

November 26th Quiz

December Candlelit Supper with Carols

New Years Eve Old fashioned Party night (pooled supper)

2017 Burns Night

Saturday 10th September

Seamer Village Hall

10am - 2pm

FREE Admission

Refreshments available (in aid of Hall funds)

BUY A TABLE

4 INDOOR STILL AVAILABLE

(£10 by 20th August please)

ALSO LIMITED NUMBER OUTSIDE

(1st Come 1st served on day, weather permitting)

Contact Jo for more information: [email protected]

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SEAMER METHODIST CHURCH

IN REMEMBRANCE OF A NEIGHBOUR

We were very sad to hear of the death of Bryan Sykes

on Sunday July 17th. Bryan and Caroline’s home from

1990, when they moved into the village, is, as you will

know, next door to the Methodist Church. The Church

could not have wished for better neighbours.

On 27th July there was a very fitting service of Celebration for the life of

Bryan with over £300 raised for the RNLI.

Bryan took an interest in all aspects of the village of Seamer and everyone

will miss that support. Often that support was undertaken confidentially,

Seamer Village Hall

Pizza and Pop Games Night

Friday 21st October 7 pm

Family Fun

Tickets from Janet Bainbridge

Tel 01642 715728 £6.00

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without public acknowledgement - but that was Bryan’s way. We will

also all miss his regular contributions to this magazine, especially his

Time for a Laugh. Thank you Bryan for all that you have contributed to

the life of the village.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Caroline, family and close friends.

GOODBYE TO DANIEL

On 24th July we said goodbye to Rev Daniel Pratt Morris-Chapman.

Daniel was only in the UK for approximately one year after being a

minister in The Cameroon and before going to work in Italy. Daniel has

made a great impression on all who have met him. He may only have

been our minister for one year but his dedication and commitment and

very welcoming personality will be greatly missed. We wish him and his

family all the very best as they take up their new roles, and may God

bless him in all that he does.

Daniel - I understand that one of our members has made you an honorary

Yorkshireman - so please come back sometime in the future! Many,

many thanks for the time you have been with us.

WELCOME LISA

From the 1st September, Rev Lisa Quarmby (telephone 01642 724968) will

take responsibility for Seamer Methodist Church. Lisa is already known

to us in that she has been living and ministering in Stokesley. In July the

family moved to Great Ayton and as part of that move, and the pending

appointment of a new Minister (Reverand Andrew Robinson) in

Stokesley, some changes in ministerial responsibility were required. We

warmly welcome Lisa to our community in her new role.

TIMES OF WORSHIP

7th August @ 10.30am led by Rev Graham Peacock

14th August @ 10.30am All age worship led by Rev Lisa Quarmby

21st August @ 10.30am led by Christine Campy

On this date, members of the Methodist churches from Carlton, Hutton

Rudby and Easby will be joining us.

28th August @ 10.30am led by Stan Townsend

3rd September @ 10.30 am tbc

10th September @ 10.30am All age worship tbc

17th September @ 10.30am Harvest Festival tbc

24th September @ 10.30am tbc

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THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

I came across these words by John McEnroe

‘It is far better to go out, try your best at something and fail, than it is to

have not tried at all.’

TIME FOR A SMILE (In memory of Bryan)

If an accountant’s wife can’t get to sleep, what does she say?

‘Tell me about your work, dear.’

Ron Kirk

TIME FOR A LAUGH - HOLY HUMOUR

A father was approached by his small son who told him proudly, 'I know

what Bible means!'

His father smiled and replied, 'What do you mean, you 'know' what the

Bible means? The son replied, 'I do know!'

'Okay,' said his father. 'What does the Bible mean?'

'That's easy, Daddy...' the young boy replied excitedly,' It stands for

'Basic Information Before Leaving Earth. ———————————————————————————————-

There was a very gracious lady who was mailing an old family Bible to

her brother in another part of the country. '

Is there anything breakable in here?' asked the postal clerk.

'Only the Ten Commandments.' answered the lady. ————————————————————————————————

A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he

was short of time and couldn't find a space with a meter. Then he put a

note under the windshield wiper that read: 'I have circled the block 10

times. If I don't park here, I'll miss my appointment. Forgive us our

trespasses.'

When he returned, he found a ticket from a Traffic warden along with

this note. ‘'I've circled this block for 10 years. If I don't give you a ticket

I'll lose my job. Lead us not into temptation.' ————————————————————————————————

While driving in Pennsylvania, a family caught up to an Amish carriage.

The owner of the carriage obviously had a sense of humor, because

attached to the back of the carriage was a hand printed sign:-

Energy efficient vehicle: Runs on oats and grass.

Caution: Do not step in exhaust.

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A Sunday School teacher began her lesson with a question, 'Boys and

girls, what do we know about God?'

A hand shot up in the air. 'He is an artist!' said the youngest boy.

Really? How do you know?' the teacher asked.

'You know - Our Father, who does art in Heaven… —————————————————————————————————————

A minister waited in line to have his car filled with fuel just before a long

holiday weekend. The attendant worked quickly, but there were many

waiting. Finally, the attendant motioned him towards vacant pump.

'Reverend,' said the young man, ‘I’m so sorry about the delay. It seems

like everyone waits until the last minute to get ready for a long trip.'

The minister chuckled, 'I know what you mean. It's the same in my

business.'

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People want the front of the bus, the back of the church, and the centre of

attention.

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The minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how he was going to ask

the congregation to come up with more money than they were expecting

to for repairs to the church building. Therefore, he was annoyed to find

that the regular organist was sick and a substitute had been brought in at

the last minute. The substitute wanted to know what to play.

'Here's a copy of the service,' he said impatiently. 'But, you'll have to

think of something to play after I make the announcement about the

finances.' During the service, the minister paused and said, 'Brothers and

Sisters, we are in great difficulty; the roof repairs cost twice as much as

we expected and we need £4,000 more. Any of you who can pledge £100

or more, please stand up.'

At that moment, the substitute organist played ‘The National Anthem.'

And that is how the substitute became the regular organist!

Submitted by the late Bryan Sykes.

FLOWER TUBS

It has been noticed by several of the people looking after these that some

of the plants are disappearing. Please keep an eye out for any suspicious

activity and make note of it. Then contact Dave Campy in his role of

Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator for the village.

DaveCampy 710320

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LABMAN BUSINESS AWARD Following an extremely successful 3 months, in which Labman has won

several prestigious awards, confirmed their biggest order to date, and seen

a new building expansion take shape, I’m delighted to say that they have

been awarded the Innovations Award in the Hambleton Business

Awards. Gathering local businesses from across the local region, the

nominees met for a great evening at Northallerton Town Hall, and

Labman’s Andrew Whitwell and Rob Hodgson were there to collect the

Award.

On behalf of the residents of Seamer, I would like to add our

congratulations to them for raising the profile of Seamer in the business

world.

Dave Campy (Grapevine Editor and neighbour of Labman)

GRAPEVINE CONTACTS

Magazine Layout and Editor

David Campy, 5a Holme Lane, Seamer

E mail: [email protected] 710320

Illustrations

Margaret Smith, 4 Bracken Hill Walk, Seamer 710611

Distribution

Derek Winterbotham, Kingsbridge, Hilton Rd. Seamer 711617

St Martin’s

Rev Paul Hutchinson, The Rectory, Stokesley 710405

Methodist Church Ron Kirk, 2 Rosehill, Great Ayton 722053

Seamer Village Hall Bookings: Christine Campy ([email protected])

General : Christine Campy (Temporarily) 710320

Village News and Events

Margaret Smith 710611

Seamer Parish Council

E-Mail: [email protected]

Seamer Correspondent for Darlington and Stockton Times

Christine Cooper 710294

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