PARISH NEWSLETTER The Parishes of Skelton with Shipton and Newton-on-Ouse

The Revd Malcolm Wainwright, The Rectory, Church Lane, Skelton, York, YO30 1XT Tel: 01904 471351 malcolm@mhwainwright.eclipse.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: October 2017

Skelton Shipton Newton
Carolyn Evans 01904 470125 Kathy Peacock 01904 471980 Margaret Trowbridge 01347 848605
Ian Holbrook 01904 470674 Carole Todd 01904 470996 David Theakstone 01904 470550

Sunday 1st October

WORSHIP CALENDAR
Trinity 16
I have a very good friend who at this time of year
says “It’s getting backendish” and I’m sure you will have
Skelton 9.30am Holy Communion heard at least one person say to you “The nights are
Shipton 10.00am Harvest Festival Family Service drawing in”.
(no Communion) Whereas at the beginning of the month we will be
Newton 6.30pm Choral Evensong for Harvest having our Harvest festivals (see the worship calendar
Thanksgiving, with choir
for details) at the end of the month, on the 29th, the
Followed by cheese, and apple pie – please bring produce
which we can make donations for, in aid of our chosen charity clocks will ‘fall’ back by one hour, officially signalling
Friday 6th October the end of British summer time.
Skelton 6.30pm Harvest Festival And, the 31st October sees Halloween which is thought
Followed by Harvest Supper with entertainment in Skelton to have originated with the ancient Celtic festival of
Village Hall Samhain (pronounced Sow-in), a Gaelic festival marking
the end of the harvest season and the beginning of
Sunday 8th October Trinity 17 winter or the "darker half" of the year. A time when the
Skelton 9.30am Family Communion plentiful supply of harvest gives way to the scarcity of
Shipton 10.00am Family Communion
winter, the shorter light of day becomes the longer
Newton 11.00am Family Communion with Sunday
School in Newton Village Hall. Please note in Newton, just for darkness of night and life and death itself come into
this month focus.
In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated
Sunday 15th October Trinity 18 November 1st as a time to honour all saints and
Newton 8 00am Said Communion martyrs; as All Saints’ Day, which incorporated some of
Skelton 9.30am Holy Communion the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was
Shipton 10.00am Family Communion known as All Hallows’ Eve, abbreviated to Halloween,
Newton 5.00pm Short non-communion service when all the people who had departed are honoured.
with Prayers for healing & wholeness
This year our churches will remember the departed on
Sunday 22nd October Trinity 19 Sunday 5th November.
Skelton 9.30am All Age Service Although darkness and night are associated with bad
Shipton 10.00am Family Communion things – ghosts and ghouls, witches and warlocks and so
Newton 11.00am Holy Communion on, we as Christians believe and trust that Christ is the
light that overcomes all darkness as there is no place
Sunday 29th October Trinity 20 inaccessible to God. Psalm 139 sums this up:
Newton 10.00am Benefice Family Communion If I say, ‘Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the
light around me become night’, even the darkness is not
Sunday 5th November All Saints
dark to you; the night is as bright as the day, for
Skelton 9.30am Holy Communion with the
lighting of a candle to remember those who have died darkness is as light to you.
Shipton 10.00am Family Service (No Communion) However, the shorter days and longer nights can be a
with remembrance of those who have died testing time for those who live on their own or who are
Newton 6.30pm Evensong with choir, with the lonely, as they see fewer people out and about or are
lighting of a candle to remember those who have died afraid to leave home or answer the door on an
evening. I hope we can keep an eye out for our
FROM THE REGISTERS: neighbours as it gets backendish and nights draw in.
Baptisms With every blessing,
Ethan Thomas James, September 3rd, Skelton
Reverend Trevor
Wilf Arlo Pawson, September 10th, Skelton
Weddings
BAPTISM & MARRIAGE:
Wayne Mark Lomax and Natalie Helen Huggins, August 25th,
Skelton
If you are thinking about Baptism or Marriage in any of
Peter John Scrivener Hall and Lene Annelise Dunlop, the three parish churches, please contact the Reverend
September 16th, Skelton Malcolm Wainwright. Contact details can be found at
Funerals the top of this page.
Margaret Eleanor Askey, August 24th, Newton
Michael Anthony Close, August 31st, Skelton Online version at www.parishnews.webeden.co.uk
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Facebook—St Giles Church.Skelton,York
Skelton Parish Council Village Hall at 7.30pm, Thursday October 26th. See
website www.skelton-york.gov.uk or Parish Notice Boards for details
Skelton Parish Council is seeking an enthusiastic person to take on the role
of Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to the Council. The post is part
time, averaging 12 hours a week. Further information is available on the
website: skelton-york.gov.uk. To find out more about the position e-mail or
phone the current Clerk, Stephen Sangster (skeltonpc@hotmail.com 07849
250043) or the Chairman of the Council Joe Watt (01904 470426)
Skelton WI Monthly meeting Village Hall, 7.30pm October 12th “All Things
Chocolate” with Sarah Rydill. Opportunity to taste and buy delicious hand made
chocolates. Visitors always welcome. Call 470605 for further information.
Friends of St Giles’ require new volunteers to be coordinators of this charity.
Do you think you could help with the running of “Friends” which provides
support from Skelton village and the wider community for our wonderful 13th
century church? There may be several ways you could be able to help. For
further information please contact Kate Grandfield at
friendsofstgiles@gmail.com
St Giles’ Church now has a special Memory Book in church. This is a
beautiful, purpose-made, ring binder which has been donated to the church. If
you would like a page inserted to remember a loved one we will be pleased to
insert it for you. For more information please contact Jill Humphreys 470555 or
Carolyn Evans 470125
Coffee, chat and books There will be no meeting in October. The next
meeting will be in Skelton Village Hall on November 1st, 10 - 11.30. All
welcome—grandparents to young mums!
Key Rota for church. We are looking for volunteers to join the weekly key rota
for St Giles’ church. The church needs to be unlocked before 10:00 (08:30 on
Sundays) and locked after 16:00 each day. If you would like to help (about
every 6 weeks) please contact Ian on 470674
Churchyard Maintenance. Please join us for an hour or two, starting at 09:30,
on Saturday October 14th in the churchyard of St Giles’ to help tidy it up before
winter. Please contact Ian on 470674 for further information
Skelton Gardening Club, Thursday October 19th 7.30pm, Village Hall.
Camassia (Summer Bulbs) - Stella Exley. New members always welcome.
Small charge of £3 for guests
Skelton Walking Group. Saturday October 7th. Meet 9:30am at the Village
Green for a moderate 6.5mile walk in the scenic and historical area of
Rosedale. N.B. bring a packed lunch. Tel 01904 470454 for details
Children's Society home collecting boxes. You have collected £217 since
Christmas. Thank you very much. The Children's Society supports vulnerable
children, helping to keep them safe and off the streets. If you would like to
support the charity by collecting at home please contact Margaret on 470241
Harvest Service and Supper Friday October 6th. Service 6.30pm in Church,
followed by a 2 course meal and entertainment in the Village Hall. Tickets £10,
children 12yrs and under £5, available from Jill 470555, Carolyn L 470528 and
Ian 470674
Blacksmith’s Arms, Skelton. Traditional Sunday Lunch served 12-3pm
every Sunday. Quiz Night every Thursday evening from 8.00pm. £1 per
person and a prize for the winning team. Also Knit, Stitch and Natter every
Wednesday from 1.00pm. Come along for all things “crafty”. Tea and coffee
available. For further information, contact Danny or Debbie Holmes on 01904
471902 or blacksmiths.skelton@gmail.com
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
2.00pm to 2.45pm & Brecksfield from 2.50pm to 4.00pm. Mondays October 9th
and 23rd. For more information tel. 01904 552655, email
mobile.library@exploreyork.org.uk or go to www.exploreyork.org.uk
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received by the 15th of October for the November issue. All
notices should be sent to Ian Holbrook, 20, Grange Close,
Skelton, York YO30 1YR or via email to
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SHIPTON WITH OVERTON NEWS
If you would like to contribute to the running of Holy Evangelists'
Church, whether you attend regularly or not, we now have Bank
Standing Order forms available to enable you to do so. Simply pick up
a form from church or from Rev. Trevor. Thank you for the continued
support of your parish church.
Shipton Preschool. We are delighted to announce we have located to
the Forest of Galtres Primary School. Preschool opening hours are
Monday – Friday 09:15 – 15:15. Toddlers Group opening hours are
Tuesday 09:30 – 11:30. Mums and Dads come along for a chat and a
coffee and let the kids play. Space available for both 2 and 3-year-old
– contact shiptonprechool@yahoo.co.uk or call 07546571089
Shipton Space has moved! The village community cafe, cinema and
youth club, is now taking place at Shipton Community Centre. All your
old friends & hopefully some new! Please lookout for individual notices
Shipton Community Cafe looks forward to welcoming customers old
and new to Shipton Community Centre every Tuesday, 2pm until
4.30pm. Tea, coffee, homemade cakes and scones. Children's
activities. We look forward to seeing you
Shipton Chill Zone Youth Club New Dates & Venues, For young
people from the surrounding villages in school years 6 to 9. Runs
fortnightly on a Thursday 19:00-20:30. October 5th and 19th, Shipton
Community Centre. £1.50 entry, includes drink & a snack. Lots of great
activities: table tennis, table football, pool, fun games and a tuck shop
available For more information contact
shiptonspaceyouthclub@gmail.com or find our Facebook page
Shipton Chill Zone
Ellayana Roberts, aged eight, raised £107 for Cancer Research UK by
baking buns and selling them at the gate of her grandma, Angela, in
East Lane, Shipton, on August 26th. Many thanks for all who
generously contributed, and to her friend, Anjeli, for her enthusiastic
help in selling
Shipton Space Cinema Notice. For details of the next film please e-
mail john@johnfarbrother.co.uk or phone 01904 470187
NEWTON, LINTON &
BENINGBROUGH NEWS
Newton-on-Ouse WI 7.15pm, Newton Parish Hall. October 5th AGM and
so much more! November 2nd “Christmas Wreaths”. Not quite calendar
girls but we offer fun and friendship to women of all ages and interests.
Check out our Facebook page newtononousewi for the latest news.
Come along to the meeting or contact Kath 01347 833411or Helen 01347
833055 for more details
Newton on Ouse Parish Hall 100 Club. The lucky winners of the
September draw were Julie Bainbridge (£35), Morag Holdsworth (£17.50)
and Neal Clarke (£17.50). Congratulations to all! If you would like to join
the 100 Club which raises money for the upkeep of the Hall as well as
providing three prizes each month please contact Wendy on 844036
Stained Glass and Symbolism, September 25th to October 8th. Please
come along to the final exhibition at the church as part of the Roof Repair
Project. Learn about the people and stories depicted in the windows and
the meaning behind the words and images used. We'll explain the
symbolism of other features of the church and highlight some of the
hidden carvings. The time capsule entries (and winners!) will also be on
display. From 2pm on Sunday, October 8th there will be a talk by
renowned York stained glass artist Mr K Hilton as well as a guided tour
Afternoon Tea & Concert in church on Saturday October 22nd between
4 00pm and 7 00pm in aid of church funds for a disabled toilet. A variety of
music and entertainers, including Mike of ‘Mud Glorious Mud’ fame.
Everyone welcome
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Nearly New Sale. November 10th 10.00am - 12.30pm, Galtres Centre,
Easingwold. To raise money for the Restoration Fund for All Saints
Church, Newton on Ouse. We are collecting lady’s clothes, hand bags,
shoes, scarves and jewellery, etc, also, men’s and children’s clothes. Any
W.J. SHIELDS & SONS
contributions to this sale can be collected. Contact Pat Huck 01347
848064 skyernie1@sky.com. Items for the sale can be collected on
MOTOR ENGINEERS
October 9th at Newton and October 10th at Linton between 2.00pm and Servicing and MOT Preparation
6.00pm. Please place items in a plastic bag on your doorstep with the flyer Work carried out on Cars — 4x4 — Light Commercial
attached on the outside. The flyer will be delivered with your October TYRES . BATTERIES . EXHAUSTS
Parish Newsletter. Thank You. At very competitive prices
Coffee Morning held on September 9th raised a total of £208 for All
Saints Church, Newton. Thank you to all who supported and helped on the
Bosch Diagnostics & full Hella Air Conditioning
day with this event Service & Repairs
Gift Day will be on Saturday October 28th from 10.30am to noon. It will be MAIN STREET, SHIPTON 01904 470263
held at The Old Vicarage, Cherry Tree Ave., by courtesy of Mr Gordon
Atkinson. This year there will be a Christmas Craft stall in addition to the
Bring & Buy, Raffle and Home Baking. Revd. Malcolm will be there to
receive donations to church funds. Everyone welcome! R BEAN & CO
Remembrance. On Saturday November 11th, there will be a short service Domestic Appliance Engineers
of Remembrance at The Cairn at Linton Village Hall at 11.00am. Please Unit 1
gather at 10 45am. The will be refreshments in the Village Hall afterwards Wigginton Grange
Newton and Linton Sunday School meets every second Sunday of each York YO32 2RD
month, 10.15am -12.00 noon now in Linton Village Hall as part of our
11am service. We are looking to run a Sunday School trip to the Minster in Tel: 07976 152 591
October. Please call Kerry Dalton on 07835 626215 for information about Hoover & Hotpoint Specialist
the Sunday School. PS on Sunday October 8th we will not be able to use Sales Repairs & Spares
Linton Village Hall, so we will meet at Newton Village Hall & go into
Newton church from there
General Knowledge Quiz Night at Linton On Ouse Village Hall on
Saturday October 28th. Organized by Linton and District Gardening Club. Would you like a helping hand to keep your
See local Notice Boards for more details. garden beautiful?
Craft & Chat Linton on Ouse Village Hall, every second & fourth Tuesday
1.00pm - 3.30pm. Whatever your craft, sewer, knitter etc., come along &  weeding  garden tidying  lawn edging
join us! Pay by term or per session £18.00 per term or £3.00 per visit!
(includes refreshments). We look forward to seeing you whenever you can
Call Alex on:
make it! You will be very welcome! Call Maureen Stringer 01347 848268
The Linton-on-Ouse Whist Drive every Monday, Village Hall from tel: 01347 848060 GARDEN BEAUTIFUL
7.30pm. If you are an experienced card player or simply want to learn, then mob: 07530569026 garden maintenance
why not come along and join this friendly group. The cost of £3 includes
refreshments
Newton & Linton Families are invited to monthly family services every
Wood Farm Bed and Breakfast
2nd Sunday at 11am in Linton Village Hall also every 3rd Sunday at 4 Shipton By Beningbrough, York
30pm in Linton Village Hall. These will be informal services with
4 Star Rating with Silver Award
refreshments & will draw on material & activities for children & adults
Spacious farmhouse ensuite accommodation
Linton on Ouse Coffee Morning. Saturday, October 28th, 10.30am, with a superb level of comfort
Village Hall. Pop along for a coffee & catch up with the neighbours for a
chat. Children very welcome. We usually have some home baking for sale.
Tel: 01904 470333
www.woodfarmbedandbreakfast.co.uk
GENERAL NOTICES FOR ALL VILLAGES

New Service of Prayers for Healing & Wholeness from October we will
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Shipton Chill Zone Youth Club New Dates & Venues, For young people
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