PARISH & COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

The villages of Skelton, Shipton, Newton-on-Ouse, and Linton-on-Ouse

The Revd Malcolm Wainwright, The Rectory, Church Lane, Skelton, York, YO30 1XT Tel: 01904 471351 malcolm@mhwainwright.co.uk
The Revd Trevor Gant, 6 Lumley Road, York, YO30 6DB Tel: 01904 527423 (office hours) 01904 654784 (evenings) trevtherevgant@btinternet.com

CHURCH WARDENS: Online version at www.parishnews.webeden.co.uk

Skelton Shipton Newton
Carolyn Evans 01904 470125 Kathy Peacock 01904 471980 Margaret Trowbridge 01347 848605
Ian Holbrook 01904 470674 David Theakstone 01904 470550 March 2019

Sunday 3rd March:

WORSHIP CALENDAR
Sunday before Lent
T he Bible encourages mindfulness – very much in vogue at
the moment. Living in the present, living in God’s love, is
seen as the way to stop fretting about the mistakes of the past
Skelton 9.30am Holy Communion and not get too anxious about the future. Step by step we live
Shipton 10.00am Family Worship (no Communion) in God’s love. Trust in a greater purpose for our lives is
Newton 6.30pm Evensong with choir essential, to counter despair and a sense of emptiness.

Wednesday 6th March: Ash Wednesday As we enter the season of Lent, it is a good opportunity to
Skelton 6.30pm Imposition of Ashes examine how we live and what or who we put our faith and
Sunday 10th March: Lent 1 trust in. On Ash Wednesday we begin Lent and then follow
Skelton 9.30am Family Communion the theme of looking at our lives with honesty and care.
Shipton 10.00am Family Communion Instead of giving up something for Lent, why not take up
Linton 11.00am Family Communion things that you meant to do but never got round to doing?
Village Hall
The answer to all our questions lies ultimately in knowing
Sunday 17th March: Lent 2 God, of whom the full revelation is his Son, Jesus Christ. By
Newton 8.00am Said Communion the wonder of his life, death and resurrection, we can see
Skelton 9.30am Holy Communion God’s nature, shown to us in the loving action of Christ dying
Shipton 10.00am Family Communion on the cross for us. God, the Creator of this amazing universe,
Newton 4.00pm Prayers for healing & wholeness loving each one of us, at great cost.
Sunday 24th March: Lent 3
Of Faith, Hope and Love, St Paul tells us, Love is the greatest.
Skelton 9.30am Family Communion
Let’s bear that in mind as we examine our consciences in Lent.
Shipton 10.00am Family Communion
God reaches out and breathes his life onto us through all the
Newton 11.00am Holy Communion
world of darkness and failure.
Sunday 31st March: Mothering Sunday What a message to take us up to the Easter season!
Skelton 10.00am All Age Mothering Sunday
(no Communion) Blessings, Rev. Trevor and Rev. Malcolm
Shipton 10.00am Family Communion for
Mothering Sunday NOTICES FOR THE NEWSLETTER should be received by the 15th of
Newton 11.00pm Family Communion for March for the April issue. All notices should be sent to Meriel Fawbert, 70
Mothering Sunday Half Moon Street, Linton On Ouse, York, YO30 2AG or via email to
lnssnewsletter@gmail.com.
Sunday 7th April: Lent 5: Passiontide ***Please be careful to submit accurate information (especially dates and
Skelton 9.30am Holy Communion phone numbers.)*** The editor cannot be held responsible for the content of
Shipton 10.00am Family Worship any notice submitted.
Newton 6.30pm Taize Evensong
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GENERAL NOTICES FOR ALL VILLAGES

FROM THE REGISTERS:
Baptisms
27th January 2019
Chloe Madeline Grace Hick, All Saints Church, Newton
Funerals
22nd January 2019
Brian Christopher Rockliff, All Saints Church, Newton
Holy Evangelists' may shortly have a limited number of pews to re-home.,
minimum donation £100 each. Contact Rev. Trevor or Kathy Peacock.
Wanted 2-3 acres of grazing land. Good price offered to rent or purchase.
Please contact 01904 635359.
Benefice Service for Healing and Wholeness Held at Newton Church on
the 3rd Sunday of each month at 4.00pm. A short service with music and
prayer with the laying on of hands for yourself or on behalf of others.
Children's Society Home Collecting Boxes £272.95 was collected this
year to help vulnerable young people who find themselves homeless, often
through no fault of their own. If you would like to help by collecting small
change in one of our boxes, contact Margaret on 01904 470241.
Love reading but can’t get to the library?
NYCC and Easingwold Community Library offer a free service for
people of all ages who find it difficult to get to the library or carry books.
Our volunteers select books to suit the customer’s tastes and they can be
collected from the library or delivered directly every two weeks. Delivery
volunteers are all DBS checked & cover Easingwold & surrounding
villages. We offer free access to books, audio books, DVDs, music on CD
& information. Know someone who may be interested? To find out more
please contact Easingwold Community Library on 01609 534584.
We are always looking for volunteers to help with deliveries,
particularly in holiday periods. Contact Easingwold Library for more
information.

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1st Kyle Valley Beaver Leader Needed 1st Kyle Valley is recruiting for a
Beaver Leader & Assistant Leader. These are rewarding roles that will see
you guiding 6 to 8 year olds through exciting adventures & supporting their
personal development. The role requires 1 hour a week during term time
for the sessions & some planning time. Lots of support from an established
team will be given. Could this be you or someone you know? (You don't
need to be involved in Scouts to apply). If you want more information
please contact Megan at 1stkylesecretary or Tom at kvgsl@sky.com.
Easingwold District Community Care Association based in the Police
House in Easingwold is a registered charity which seeks to improve the
quality of life in our local community with a small professional team & team
of volunteers. We offer a range of services which include, a car scheme,
day centre, befriending & sitting scheme, a dementia day centre, a mini-
bus service, meals on wheels and various clubs including knitting and
crossword groups & wheelchair hire scheme. As part of our promotional
campaign this year we are happy to come and give a 10-30 minute chat on
the services we can offer your parish. Please call 01347 822875.
Tiny Stompers A music & movement sensory development group for
under 5s & their parents/carers. Shipton by Beningbrough Community
Centre, Mondays, 10.30-11.15am. A relaxed environment with lots of
exciting resources to explore, with Becky, BA in Childcare & Education.
Baby massage classes are now available on selected dates and times.
Visit Tiny Stompers on Facebook or www.tinystompers.co.uk. Contact
07739 960910, email Langstaff56@gmx.co.uk.
Lent Course This year we have been invited to join Bishop John’s Lent
Group in Easingwold at the Methodist Church, starting on Wednesday 13th
March at 7.00pm. The theme will be the Beatitudes. We will try to arrange
shared transport. Further details from Rev Malcolm on 01904 471351.
‘Talking Jesus’ Saturday March 23rd
10.00-3.30pm at Manor School. Led
by the National Advisor for Evangelism, about sharing our faith with others.
Refreshments provided but a packed lunch is needed. The day is free but
please book in advance. We will try to arrange shared transport. Please
contact Rev Malcolm on 01904 471351.
SKELTON NEWS
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Facebook: St Giles Church, Skelton, York
Skelton Village Hall Please note new contact details for bookings and
enquiries. Tel: 07547 393958. Email: skeltonvh@gmail.com
Skelton Parish Council The next meeting will be in the Villag Hall at
7.30pm on Thursday 28th March 2019. The following meeting will be on
Thursday 25th April, preceded by the Annual Parish Assembly at 7.00pm.
Please see website www.skelton-york.gov.uk or parish notice boards.
Skelton WI Next meeting Thursday 14th March 2019 at 7.30pm, Skelton
Village Hall for an evening with Mike Greatorex talking about family history.
Visitors always welcome. Contact 01904 470605 for further information.
Skelton Gardening Club, 3rd Thursday of each month, 7.30pm start. We
are into our new season & are always pleased to welcome guests (£3) &
new members (£15 for the year). We have a good selection of speakers
booked, host a bit of a do in January, & organise two outings in the
summer months. Please come along & join in.
Skelton Walking Group Next walk on Saturday 2nd March. Meet at the
Village Green at 9:30am for an easy 5.5 mile walk from Ripley, taking in
the historic hamlet of Knox. Pub lunch. Contact 01904 470454 for details.
Coffee, Chat and Books Wednesday 6th March at Skelton Village Hall,
10.00-11.30am. Pop in for a drink & a chat & possibly find something to
read. For information & requests for lifts on 01904 471351.
Toilet Funds for Newton and Skelton. If you would like to help with either
of these funds, please contact Rev Malcolm or the wardens.
Distributors urgently needed each month for the Newsletter in
Skelton. If you can help please phone Pam on 01904 470016.
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Mobile Library in Skelton. The Mobile Library visits Skelton every two
weeks. As well as borrowing books & audio books, you can update your
library card or York Card, return books from any other York library, &
request books to be brought to Skelton for you to borrow. The library stops
in Fairfields Drive from 2.40pm to 3.10pm and Brecksfield from
3.15pm to 3.50pm. Alternate Mondays, 25th February and 11th March.
Contact 01904 552655, email mobile.library@exploreyork.org.uk or go to
www.exploreyork.org.uk.
Christmas Tree Many thanks to the Village Trust for the beautiful
illuminated tree in the churchyard over the Christmas season. It was
greatly admired and appreciated.
Quiz Night Friday 8th March, 7.30pm at the Forest of Galtres Golf Club,
by kind permission of Mrs Sue Procter. Tickets £7 per person includes
refreshments, available from Carolyn 01904 470125 and Jill 01904
470555. In aid of St. Giles’ Church.
SHIPTON WITH OVERTON NEWS
Shipton Parish Council Next meeting will be in the Village Hall at
7.30pm, on Wednesday 13th March 2019. The following meeting witll be
on Wednesday 10th April. Contact shiptonparishcouncil@outlook.com.
A ‘Big Breakfast @ Shipton’, Saturday March 9th. 9.00-11.30am.
Kaminari UK Taiko "Drums and Crumbs" Saturday 23rd March, 10.30-
12.30 at Shipton Community Centre. A community workshop for anyone
interested in trying taiko drumming - an exciting & fun form of drumming
from Japan. £5 per person. There will be refreshments & cake. To book,
email: kaminaritaiko@outlook.com or phone Mary on 07979 813804.
Shipton Space Cinema presents
Three Billboard Outside Ebbing Missouri 139 mins
Friday 1st March 2019 Doors open 7pm Film rolling at 7.30pm.
A mother personally challenges the local authorities to solve her
daughter’s murder when they fail to catch the culprit.
Hot dogs, tea/coffee, sweets & popcorn, soft drinks & ice creams available
before & during intermission. To sign up to our Cinema email group, visit
https://mailchi.mp/6010c5fe8617/cinema-andcafe or contact John
Farbrother on 07906 890465 or 01904 470187.
Shipton Chill Zone Youth Club at Shipton Community Centre, fortnightly
Thursdays, 5.30-7.00pm, next sessions 14th March & 28th March 2019.
Open to children from immediate & surrounding areas in school years 5-9.
£1.50 entry, includes drink & snack. Lots of activities: table tennis, table
football, pool, fun games & tuck shop. For more information contact
shiptonspaceyouthclub@gmail.com or Facebook page, Shipton Chill Zone.
Shipton Preschool & Toddler Group At Forest of Galtres Anglican
Methodist Primary school. Preschool sessions, Mon-Fri, 9.15-3.15pm
excluding Tuesday. Toddlers group, Tue 9.30-11.30am. For admissions
contact Jenny Currey on 07546 571089 or email
shiptonpreschool@yahoo.co.uk
Shipton 100 Club Congratulations to the February 2019 winners:
1st Prize £53.13 - Jeff Winter, 2nd Prize £26.56 - Angie Kaya, 3rd Prize
£26.56 - Vince Taylor. We currently have 80 members, it would be brilliant
to get our membership to the full 100. For details of how to join, at £30 per
year, cont act Dawn Malloy on 0 1904 470 749 o r
dawnmalloy@btinternet.com. The money raised from the 100 club goes
towards the maintenance running costs of our community run playground.
Thanks again everyone. Next draw in March 2019.
Middleton School Foundation Applications are invited for grants offered
from this charity, available to persons under 25 and who live, or whose
parents live, in the Parishes of Shipton or Overton. Grants are available for
costs associated with academic or vocational training, at the discretion of
Trustees. Applications will not be considered for expenditure that has been
incurred more than six months prior to the date of application. For an
application form, contact Mrs J. Jordan at janejordan63@aol.com.
Shipton Community Café welcomes customers old and new to Shipton
Community Centre every Tuesday, 2.00-4.30pm. Tea, coffee, homemade
cakes & scones. Children's activities. We look forward to seeing you.
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Newton-on-Ouse WI Next meeting at 7.15pm on Thursday 7th March for
Kaminari Taiko, Japanese drummers. The following meeting will be on
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Churchyard Clean Up Day Saturday 23rd April, 9.00-12.00. Thanks to all you & your dog.
keeping the churchyard tidy but we like to give it an extra tidy for Spring.
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Newton on Ouse Parish Hall 100 Club Lucky winners of the February Easingwold & surrounding villages.
draw were Evy Wardill (£35), Martin Dukes (£17.50) and Margaret
Trowbridge (£17.50). Congratulations to all. To join the 100 Club, for just Enquiries & local orders: Please contact
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Newton-on-Ouse Allotments Association Only three half-plots now
remaining. The annual rental rate for a half plot is £20. We are happy for
you to share with a friend if that suits. If you would prefer to try a ‘taster’
quarter plot the rental rate is just £10. Both options have a one-off set-up R BEAN & CO
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Lent Lunch Wednesday 13th March, from 12 noon until 2pm, a simple Unit 1
lunch of soup and bread, coffee & biscuits will be held at Tanglewood Wigginton Grange
Cottage, Cherry Tree Avenue, Newton On Ouse. All welcome. Bring a York YO32 2RD
friend & join the fun. Donations for church funds.
General knowledge quiz Friday 29th March at 7.30pm at Linton Village
Tel: 07976 152 591
Hoover & Hotpoint Specialist
Hall, organised by the Village Hall Committee. Entry fee £2 adults, £1
children, includes refreshments & nibbles. Participants welcome to bring
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their own. Teams limited to 6 individuals. Various prizes on offer & a raffle.
To book a table, contact Mark on 07961 361048. Would you like a helping hand to keep your
Church Coffee Morning Saturday 9th March, 10.30-12.00, at
garden beautiful?
Watermeadows, River Walk, Newton on Ouse. Raffle, bring/buy & home
baking for sale, plus refreshments. All welcome. Proceeds to All Saints.  weeding  garden tidying  lawn edging
Thanks to everyone who attended, or helped at the coffee morning on 9th
March at Village Farm Cottages. £230.00 was raised for church funds. Call Alex on:
Tel: 01347 848060 GARDEN BEAUTIFUL
Pot Luck Supper Saturday 16th March at 7.30pm in Newton Parish Hall.
Mob: 07530 569026 garden maintenance
Hot food, raffle and quiz. Please bring your own drinks. Tickets £14 from
Margaret (01347 848605) or Stephanie (01347 848598). Come & enjoy an
evening of wonderful food & fun. All welcome. Proceeds to All Saints. Wood Farm Bed and Breakfast
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Linton on Ouse Parish Council Next meeting will be in the Village Hall at
7.15pm, on Tuesday 12th March 2019. The following meeting will be on
Tuesday 9th April. Contact lintonparishcouncil@outlook.com for details. The Hambleton Handyman
Craft and Chat Linton Village Hall every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each John Burroughs
month, 13.00 – 15:15. Whatever your craft, come along and join us. £3.00 No job too small so go ahead and call!!
per session, includes refreshments. We look forward to seeing you.
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Bead Days Saturday 30th March, 10.00am-3.00pm. Please bring a packed York Tel: 01347 848806
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Linton on Ouse History Group Next meeting Friday 8th March, Linton
Village Hall at 7.30pm for a talk on The Applebys in the 1620s and the
Roman Catholics of Linton up to 1856. Following meeting will be on Friday Aspire
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