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East Keswick
By Judith Pentith
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Wednesday, March 03, 2010
East Keswick Area News
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Reminder: The re-arranged Annual Village Hall Draw Night Supper is tomorrow, Saturday, at 7.30 p.m. in East Keswick Village Hall. If you have not yet booked, contact Malcolm Brook on 01937 572360 to see if there are any spare places.
Church services this Sunday, the second Sunday of Lent: Family Service at St. Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am.;
Morning Worship, with Junior Church and Crèche, at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am will be led by Rev Gordon Shaw from Clifford and will include Holy Communion and the Lenten Cross. It will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall.
Mid-week Lent Communion: Wednesday, March 3, at St. Mary Magdalene’s at 11am. You will be warmly welcomed at any of these services.
Tea & Toast on a Tuesday: Churches Together in Bardsey and East Keswick invites you to Tea & Toast on a Tuesday: All, of any religion or none, are welcome to drop in to East Keswick Methodist Church between 2.30pm and 4pm (ish) this Tuesday, March 2. There are toys and games available for those with young children and ramped access for those unable to manage steps. Do drop in to for a drink, a toasted teacake and friendly conversation. One of the village Clergy or the Lay Pastor will be available if you need to talk. For further information, please contact Jeanette on 01937 573442.
Women’s World Day of Prayer: This year our local service will be held at the Roman Catholic Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Keswick Lane, Bardsey, next Friday, March 5, at 2pm. The theme is ‘Let everything that has breath praise God’. All are welcome to attend this year’s interdenominational service which has been prepared by the Christian Women of Cameroon.
Bardsey Horticultural Society: For a behind the scenes look at the flower shows, Peter Hodden will give a talk on ‘The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful’ on Friday, March 5, at 7.45pm in the Callister Hall, Bardsey. Visitors are always welcome.
W I Jumble Sale: Their annual jumble sale will take place in East Keswick Village Hall on Saturday March 6 at 2pm. The members will be collecting jumble between 2- 4pm on Friday 5 and would be grateful if you would place jumble outside the front of your house in a prominent place, marked for the W I, ready for collection by 2pm. Do try to support this event as the proceeds are used in and for the village. They will welcome clothes, toys, bric a brac etc. but please note they cannot take large pieces of furniture or electrical goods. If you have any problems regarding the collection of your jumble, please contact Judy Roberts on 01937 573074 or Pat Stodart on 01937 572622.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
East Keswick Area News
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EAST KESWICK
Judith Pentith
01937 574965
pentith@gmail.com
Church services: This Sunday, the first Sunday of Lent, there will be Sunday eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15 am. Morning worship with junior church and crèche at the Methodist Church, Main Street at 10.30 am will be led by the Rev Don Tuttell from Tadcaster and will include the Lenten Cross. It will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. You will be warmly welcomed at any of these services.
Alpha Course: This resumes on Wednesday, February 24 at 7.30pm at East Keswick Methodist Church following a break this week for Ash Wednesday. Churches Together in Bardsey and East Keswick is delighted by the response to this initiative, which so far has been taken up by some 30 villagers. If you have not yet managed to drop in it is not too late to participate and you will be warmly welcomed. Each evening starts at 7.30pm with supper and ends at 9pm.
Annual Village Hall Draw Night Supper: The re-arranged supper will take place on Saturday, February 27 at 7.30pm in East Keswick Village Hall. If you have not yet booked your place contact Malcolm Brook on 01937 572360 without delay.
Advance Notice: Senior lunch invitation from the WI - Friday, March 26. The January date for this annual event fell victim to the inclement weather. If you have recently retired and not yet attended the annual lunch don’t miss out on this friendly get together which provides a chance for a good old gossip with friends and neighbours while you are waited on by the ladies of the WI. A new list is being compiled and you should not assume that because you had your name down for the cancelled event you are still on the list! If you wish to attend you need to book your place before March 13. The venue is, as always, East Keswick Village Hall, 12.30 for 1pm. If you wish to attend, or check if you are eligible, please contact either Judy Roberts on 01937 573074 (before the 11th), Pat Stodart on 01937 572622 or Maureen Burrell on 01937 574370. Early booking is recommended as they may have to limit numbers. |
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
East Keswick Area News
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Reminder: The Children’s Society coffee morning is today, Friday, at the home of Elizabeth and Eddie Tinsley from 10am to noon. There will be the usual bring & buy, book stalls and raffle. All are welcome to come and support this society.
Church services: Holy Communion at St. Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship, with Junior Church and Crèche, at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am will be a Fellowship Service and will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall.
Ash Wednesday, February 17: Holy Communion at St. Mary Magdalene’s at 11am. Please note that there will be no session of the Alpha course this week to allow participants to worship in their own churches on Ash Wednesday. All will be made most welcome at any of these services.
Tea & Toast on a Tuesday: This week it falls on Shrove Tuesday. If you enjoy pancakes but do not want to go to the trouble of making them yourself, Churches Together in Bardsey and East Keswick invites you to enjoy them at East Keswick Methodist Church between 2.30pm and 4pm(ish) this Tuesday, February 16. All are welcome, of any faith or none, to join them for a drink, a pancake or a toasted teacake, and friendly conversation. There is ramped access and toys and games are available for those with young children. Mrs. Heather Shipman, the Lay Pastor, will be available if you need to talk. For further information, please contact Jeanette on 01937 573442.
Parish Council: The Parish Council will meet on Tuesday, February 16 at 7.30pm in the Verity Room at the village hall. The first 10 minutes are set aside for residents to bring any issues to the Council’s attention. Minutes of Parish Council meetings can be found on the village website at www.eastkeswick.org.
East Keswick Flower Club: Meets again on Thursday, February 18 at 1.30pm in East Keswick Village Hall, when there will be a demonstration by Val Irons entitled Gardeners of Delight.
WI: The WI Federation is organizing a Poetry and Pate Evening at Scarcroft Village Hall on Thursday, February 18, 7 for 7.30pm. Tickets cost £7 to include a welcome drink and light refreshments. To assist catering, you are asked to book your place by phoning 01937 572891 or 01937 572353.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
East Keswick Area News
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Church services this Sunday: Holy Communion at St. Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship, with Junior Church and Crèche, at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am will be led by the Vicar, the Rev Chris Puckrin. It will followed by refreshments in the Church Hall.
Midweek Holy Communion: Wednesday, February 3, at St. Mary Magdalene’s, at 11am. You will be most welcome at any of these services.
Tea & Toast on a Tuesday: Churches Together in Bardsey and East Keswick invites you, weather permitting, to Tea & Toast on a Tuesday: All, of any religion or none, are welcome to drop in to East Keswick Methodist Church 2.30-4pm(ish) this Tuesday, February 2 for a drink, a toasted teacake and friendly conversation. One of the village Clergy or the Lay Pastor will be available if you need to talk. There are toys and games available for those with young children. For further information, please contact Jeanette on 01937 573442.
Alpha Course: Wednesday evenings from February 3. Churches Together in Bardsey and East Keswick is delighted to offer the opportunity of Bible Study during the coming Lenten period. Each evening begins with time together sharing a light supper. This is followed by a short talk addressing issues relating to the Christian faith and ends with discussion about things that may have come up during the evening or anything that seems relevant. The course at East Keswick Methodist Church is open to anyone and to everyone, regardless of denomination, so why not go along? You will be made welcome, will see for yourself what it is like, and be pleasantly surprised at what each evening has to hold. Each evening starts at 7.30pm with supper and ends at 9pm.
Bardsey Horticultural Society: Hopefully there will be no more snow and we can look forward to spring. Now is the time to think of what to sow for the new season and Roger Brooke will provide guidance in his talk ‘Growing in your Greenhouse and Conservatory’ on Friday, February 5 in the Callister Hall at 7.45pm. As the January meeting was cancelled because of the snow and ice, this talk will be preceded by a short AGM.
Annual Village Hall Draw Night Supper: Bad weather also caused the cancellation of the supper on January 16 and it has now been rearranged for Saturday, February 27 at 7.30pm in East Keswick Village Hall. The evening will consist of a supper and entertainment, culminating in the drawing of the large annual prizes. It also provides an opportunity for those member, whose subs are due, to pay on the night. Those who have not yet joined the Village Hall Draw can sign up there and then. Even if you are unable to come to the supper, new members of the draw (which has monthly, as well as the annual, prizes) are always welcome and details can be obtained from Malcolm Brook, who will be pleased to hear from you and answer your questions. Tickets for the supper are free to members, who are asked to confirm their attendance with Malcolm on 01937 572360.
East Keswick Voluntary Care Group: Will help anyone of any age, who needs assistance, transport locally to doctors’ and dentists’ surgeries, opticians and clinics. They also do home visits for anyone who is alone or house-bound. For help next month please phone Margaret Bury on 574136. If she is unavailable, ring Susan Priestley 572227, Fiona Siekierkowski 572836 or Jan Dower 01937 572149.
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Friday, January 15, 2010
East Keswick Area News
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Annual Village Hall Draw Night Supper: This will be held tomorrow evening, Saturday, at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. The evening will consist of a supper and entertainment, culminating in the drawing of the large annual prizes. It also provides an opportunity for those members whose subs are due to pay on the night. Those who have not yet joined can sign up there and then. Existing members should have already received a booking form for the supper. While seat reservations were requested for last week, if you ring the treasurer, Malcolm Brook, on 01937 572360, they may be able to fit you in. Even if you are unable to come to the supper, new members of the draw (which has monthly, as well as the annual, prizes) are always welcome and details can be obtained from Malcolm, who will be pleased to hear from you and answer your questions.
Church services this Sunday: Holy Communion at St. Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship, with Junior Church and Crèche, at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am will be led by Mrs Ruth Blakey from Church Fenton and will be followed by refreshments in the church hall. All will be made most welcome at these services.
Churches Together in Bardsey and East Keswick: To mark the beginning of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, members of the four churches in Bardsey and East Keswick are gathering together for a United Service in the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Moor Lane, East Keswick, at 4pm this Sunday, January 17. The service, which will be made up of popular hymns and an address will also include the AGM for Churches Together, where officers will be appointed to the committee and there will be a discussion on positive ways of working together in the future. It may be that you have been considering attending church; if so, then this is the opportunity you have been waiting for! You are warmly invited to the service and everyone is welcome. Do go along, join in and enjoy the singing, the atmosphere and the refreshments that will follow the service.
Tea & Toast on a Tuesday: Churches Together in Bardsey and East Keswick invites you, weather permitting, to Tea & Toast on a Tuesday: All, of any religion or none, are welcome to drop in to East Keswick Methodist Church between 2.30pm and 4pm (ish) this Tuesday, January 19 for a drink, a toasted teacake and friendly conversation. One of the village Clergy or the Lay Pastor will be available if you need to talk. There are toys and games available for those with young children. For further information, please contact Jeanette on 01937 573442.
The Parish Council will meet on Tuesday, January 19 at 7.30pm in the Verity Room at the village hall. The first ten minutes are set aside for residents to bring any issues to the council’s attention. Minutes of Parish Council meetings can be found on the village website at www.eastkeswick.org.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
East Keswick Area News
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EAST KESWICK T 01937 574965 E pentith@gmail.com
Apologies: Once again the gremlins got into the system and it seems my column for last week was deleted before it was even printed – or are they trying to tell me something? Regretfully all the events of last weekend did not receive their due coverage but I hope attendances at Bardsey Horticultural Society, the 5th Annual East Keswick Beer Festival and the Harvest Supper and Annual Quiz as well as Tea and Toast on Tuesday at the Methodist Church and Wednesday’s Mid-week Eucharist at St Mary’s were not unduly affected.
Annual Leukaemia Research Coffee Morning: Marion Hickson would like to remind all her friends and supporters of her annual coffee morning that this year it will take place tomorrow, Saturday, October 10, in Bardsey Village Hall, when they will again try to beat last year’s record. If you are free, please go along and give them your usual support.
Church Services this Sunday:
Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship, with Junior Church and Crèche, at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am will be led by the Rev Trevor Dixon and include Holy Communion. It will followed by refreshments in the Church Hall.
You are warmly invited to these services.
Bardsey and East Keswick Ecumenical Choir and friends will be hosting a Come and Sing performance of Handel’s Messiah, Part 1 at 7.30pm on Saturday, November 28 in All Hallows’ Church, Bardsey. 2009 sees the 250th anniversary of the death of Georg Fredrick Handel. In order to commemorate this event, rather than just invite singers to augment the chorus, string players are also invited to combine with the organ, accompanying the five choruses and, possibly, Overture and Pastoral Symphony, as was the case in Handel’s time. The success of this new venture depends on the support of string players, who may not have played for some time but who could brush up to perform this major work. Rehearsals will be held on Monday evenings at 7.45pm in East Keswick Methodist Church from Monday next, October 12, for those who would like to participate and are not familiar with the work. String players, who might wish to be involved, are asked to contact Malcolm Bury on 01937 574136. Previous Come and Sings have been very successful and it is hoped that this year’s performance is no exception.
East Keswick Women’s Institute will meet in the Verity Room at the Village Hall on Tuesday, October 13 at 2pm, when Mrs Joyce Brithray will be speaking on her travels in Chile. Do go along and join them if you can; you will be most welcome.
East Keswick Flower Club: This month’s meeting is on Thursday, October 15 at 1.30pm in East Keswick Village Hall, when Janice Kirk’s topic will be Glorious Autumn. This year’s Christmas demonstration will be on Friday, December 4 when they welcome Kate Russell and Patti Dawson with Christmas is coming – here we go again!. Tickets cost £8.50 and can be obtained from any Committee member. The club’s Christmas outing is to Arley Hall on December 10.
East Keswick Voluntary Care Group – Help Needed: This small group of volunteers is in desperate need of some new people to help keep this valuable service to our village going. If you have a car and can spare some time to occasionally help anyone who needs assistance, please contact Jan or Fiona. The group is available to help anyone, of any age, who needs assistance, transport locally to doctors’ and dentists’ surgeries, opticians and clinics. They also do home visits for anyone who is alone or house-bound. For help this month please phone Jan Dower on 01937 572149. If she is unavailable, then ring, Margaret Bury 574136, Susan Priestley 572227 or Fiona Siekierkowski 572836.
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Thursday, September 24, 2009
East Keswick Area News
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Church services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St. Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship, with Junior Church and Crèche, at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am will be led by Mr Edward Blakey from Church Fenton. It will followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. All will be made most welcome at either service.
Mobile Library: Very few residents are using the mobile library, which calls at the Duke of Wellington on a Friday morning from Noon to 12.30pm. A review is under way of all mobile services in the Leeds area and our usage is now being monitored. Some weeks no one uses the service. Please consider whether you could help to keep this valuable facility going.
NSPCC Coffee Morning and Flower Demonstration by Janita: This will be held at Scarcroft Village Hall on Wednesday September 30 from 10.30am-12.30pm with jewellery, nearly new, cards and a raffle. Tickets at £3.50 are available if you contact 0113 266 1800. If you are able to do so, please go along to support East Keswick resident, Janita, as well as contributing to this worthwhile cause.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965:
Church services this week: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15 am;
Morning Worship, with Junior Church and Crèche, at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30 am will be led by Mrs Joy Coates from Tadcaster. It will followed by refreshments in the church hall. Midweek Eucharist on Wednesday, September, 2 at St Mary Magdalene’s, at 11am. You will be most welcome at any of these services.
Tea & Toasted Teacakes on a Tuesday: All are welcome to drop in to East Keswick Methodist Church between 2.30 pm and
4pm (ish) on the first & third Tuesdays of the month for a drink, a bite to eat and friendly conversation. There are toys and games available for those with young children. The next get-together is on Tuesday, September 1. If you would like a lift, please contact Jeanette on 01937 573442, who will make the necessary arrangements.
Christmas Craft Fair: Sunday, November 1, 1pm to 4.30pm: Bookings are now being taken for tables at the annual craft fair in East Keswick Village Hall. While previous stall holders have already been circulated, new crafters, particularly if they offer something out of the ordinary, are invited to get in touch. Anyone who is interested or would like further details should contact Judith Pentith on 01937 574965 or, preferably, pentith@bigfastweb.net Early contact is advisable as tables are allocated on a first come first served basis and several have already been taken.
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Thursday, August 20, 2009
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965:
Church services this week: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15 am;
Morning Worship, with Junior Church and Crèche, at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30 am will be led by Mrs Joy Coates from Tadcaster. It will followed by refreshments in the church hall. Midweek Eucharist on Wednesday, September, 2 at St Mary Magdalene’s, at 11am. You will be most welcome at any of these services.
Tea & Toasted Teacakes on a Tuesday: All are welcome to drop in to East Keswick Methodist Church between 2.30 pm and
4pm (ish) on the first & third Tuesdays of the month for a drink, a bite to eat and friendly conversation. There are toys and games available for those with young children. The next get-together is on Tuesday, September 1. If you would like a lift, please contact Jeanette on 01937 573442, who will make the necessary arrangements.
Christmas Craft Fair: Sunday, November 1, 1pm to 4.30pm: Bookings are now being taken for tables at the annual craft fair in East Keswick Village Hall. While previous stall holders have already been circulated, new crafters, particularly if they offer something out of the ordinary, are invited to get in touch. Anyone who is interested or would like further details should contact Judith Pentith on 01937 574965 or, preferably, pentith@bigfastweb.net Early contact is advisable as tables are allocated on a first come first served basis and several have already been taken.
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Monday, August 10, 2009
East Keswick
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Apologies: Somehow the gremlins got in to last week’s village news and there was an error in the telephone number for the ‘The Duke of Wellington’. Apologies, therefore, to anyone who tried to contact them and, also, to the unfortunate recipient of any unsolicited calls. Suffice it to say that The Duke is now serving generous, sensibly priced meals every day: Monday to Saturday, noon-2.30pm and 6pm to 9pm; and Sunday Lunch, noon to 6pm. And, if you do need to contact them, the number is 01937 573259.
Church services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship, with Junior Church and Crèche, at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am will be led by the Minister, Rev Steve Barlow, and include Holy Communion. It will followed by refreshments in the Church Hall.
All will be made most welcome at either service.
Tea & Toast on a Tuesday: Thirsty? Hungry? Fancy a bit of company? Why not stop for ‘Tea & Toast on a Tuesday’? All are welcome to drop in to East Keswick Methodist Church between 2.30pm and 4pm (ish) on the first and third Tuesdays of the month for a drink, a bite to eat and friendly conversation. There are toys and games available for those with young children. The next get-together is on Tuesday August 18. Why not give it a try? If you would like a lift, please contact Jeanette on 01937 573442, who will make the necessary arrangements.
East Keswick Parish Council will meet on Tuesday August 18 at 7.30pm in the Verity Room at the Village Hall. The first 10 minutes are set aside for residents to bring any issues to the Council’s attention. Minutes of Parish Council meetings can be found on the village website at www.eastkeswick.org.
Advance Notice 1: Bardsey Horticultural Society Annual Show – Saturday September 5: If you need something to occupy the children during the remainder of the summer holiday, encourage them to practice pictures from pasta shapes, decorating biscuits with birds, making an edible alien or growing their own vegetables for a new show class this year. If your apples promise to be sweet and juicy, your runner beans prolific and your cakes and jams delicious, then why not join in the fun and enter them in your local village show on Saturday September 5? It costs only 20p per class entry and there are lots of prizes to be won. Please submit your entry form by Thursday September 3 and note that exhibits should be staged in Bardsey Village Hall by 10.45am on Saturday September 5. The show opens for public view from 2pm with various stalls and a magic show for kiddies, and finishes with a sale of flowers, fruit and vegetables at 4.15pm. Show schedules and entry forms are available from local retail outlets and committee members or ring 01937 573549.
Advance Notice 2: Bardsey and East Keswick Ecumenical Choir and friends will be hosting a ‘Come and Sing’ performance of Handel’s Messiah, Part 1 at 7.30pm on Saturday November 28 in All Hallows’ Church, Bardsey. 2009 sees the 250th anniversary of the death of Georg Fredrick Handel. In order to commemorate this event, rather than just invite singers to augment the chorus, string players are also invited to combine with the organ, accompanying the five choruses and, possibly, Overture and Pastoral Symphony, as was the case in Handel’s time. The success of this new venture depends on the support of string players, who may not have played for some time but who could brush up to perform this major work. This advance notice is to alert singers and players alike, as 28 November is only a few months away. Rehearsals will be held on Monday evenings at 7.45pm in East Keswick Methodist Church from October for those who would like to participate and are not familiar with the work. Experienced chorus members are asked to attend All Hallows’, with their copies, at 6pm on the performance evening for a short rehearsal. String players, who might wish to be involved, are asked to contact Malcolm Bury on 01937 574136 before the end of September. Previous ‘Come and Sings’ have been very successful and it is hoped that this year’s performance is no exception.
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Friday, July 24, 2009
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
The Duke of Wellington is Back in Business: After being closed for more than six months ‘The Duke’ has now re-opened under the management of village lad Scott Burton. While currently open from 12noon to 11pm for drinks only, it is planned that, before too long, lunchtime and evening meals will be served. This is good news for the village and the local community and we wish Scott every success.
Reminder For East Keswick Wildlife Trust: On Saturday, July 18 there will be a work party to move logs in Ox Close Wood. Everyone is welcome to join them, so, if you are feeling strong and have plenty of energy, meet at 10am at Crabtree Lane car park. Call Melanie or David Smith on 01937 574140 for more information.
Church services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship, with Junior Church, at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am will be led by the Rev Trevor Dixon and will include Communion. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. You will be most welcome at these services.
East Keswick Village Hall – Computer Suite and Training: There are now four computers and an advanced Wi Fi system. There will be an open evening on Thursday, July 30 at 7.30pm for everyone to see what is available and to talk about any computer tutorials they would like. This service is for everyone who feels they are being left out of this new world. Do you wish to know about any of the following, for example email, accounts, filing, photographs, best ways of using Google to buy things and Skype to see and talk to your friends and family across the world for free? There are many other requirements that may come to light. The village hall has been given grants for the equipment and is offering the facilities free for the first year. There will be a small charge for the tutor. The aim is for the computer sessions to be informal and fun, where a group of friends can meet and learn the bits about computers they want to know. All are welcome from East Keswick, Bardsey and Scarcroft. Please support this new village initiative.
East Keswick Rounders Team: A young people’s team could start in the village if enough interest is shown. This would be a great opportunity to make new friends in the village, have a good time and take part in competitions. If you are interested, please spread the word and call or text Kristina Mawer, a village resident, on 07800 786748.
The Feast of St Mary Magdalene was Celebrated on Sunday: A packed church, made up of the congregations of St Mary’s, All Hallows’, Bardsey and East Keswick Methodist Church, together with villagers, joined in an uplifting service, led by the new vicar, the Rev Chris Puckrin, who welcomed Sue Cairns and Graham Plant as Church Wardens. The Rev Bill Snelson, a former vicar of the parish, gave the address and Heather Shipman, the Methodist Lay Pastor, led the prayers. It is hoped that this was only the first of many such occasions.
The Big Lunch: The Big Lunch was also held on Sunday at the village hall. Numbers attending were somewhat disappointing but that may have been down to the cloud burst experienced only an hour beforehand. In the end, the two dozen or so, who did brave the elements, tucked into a good selection of savouries and sweets, while chatting to friends, old and new, on the terrace under a blazing sun. That’s the English weather for you. Janet Thornton did her best but even she cannot control the elements!
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Friday, July 17, 2009
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
East Keswick Wildlife Trust: This Sunday, July 12 there will be a survey of dragonflies, damselflies and thistle broomrape as part of the ongoing natural history survey of East Keswick. Everyone is welcome to join the group. Meet at 10am outside the Duke of Wellington. On Saturday, July 18 there will be a work party to move logs in Ox Close Wood. Again everyone is welcome to join them. Meet at 10am at Crabtree Lane car park. Call Melanie or David Smith on 01937 574140 for more information on either event.
Church service this Sunday: St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane: the feast of St Mary Magdalene, after whom the Anglican Church is named, is on Wednesday, July 22 and will be celebrated this Sunday. The congregations of both the Parish Church of All Hallows, Bardsey, and East Keswick Methodist Church will join them for the service and all villagers are invited to the Patronal Festival Eucharist, which starts at 10.30am and not at the usual 9.15am. The Rev Bill Snelson, a former vicar of the parish, will give the address and the singing will be led by the Ecumenical Choir. The service will be followed by drinks and light snacks on the terrace.
Those who were at the Parish AGM will have heard about the work being done at St Aiden’s Church, Harehills, for the homeless, disadvantaged and illegal immigrants by providing a meal twice a week. To support them in this work, everyone is invited to bring some non-perishable grocery items to church on this special day. All donations will be taken to St Aiden’s on Tuesday morning. Please note that there will be no service at East Keswick Methodist Church this Sunday.
The Big Lunch: Sunday, July 19 from 12.30pm: This is for all villagers – across the whole spectrum of ages, from families with young children to the elderly – and everyone in between. All are invited to join in. It will be a 'faith' lunch, so bring your own food to share with others. Bring whatever you like; all that is asked is that it is appropriate for the size of your party. Please bring your own plastic plates and glasses if you want to be outside, also a rug or picnic table and chairs if you would like to sit on the lawn. There will be tables and chairs in the hall for those that would prefer/need a seat or if the weather is inclement. Plates, cutlery and glasses will be available for indoor use. If you want a beer or some wine or lemonade – bring your own. A donation of £1 per adult will be invited to cover the cost of hiring the hall.
Tea & Toast on a Tuesday: Thirsty? Hungry? Fancy a bit of company? Why not stop for ‘Tea & Toast on a Tuesday’? This venture has got off to a good start and will continue during the summer on the first & third Tuesdays of the month. All are welcome to drop in to East Keswick Methodist Church between 2.30pm and 4pm (ish) for a drink, a bite to eat and friendly conversation. There are toys and games available for those with young children. The next get-together is on Tuesday, July 21. Why not give it a try? If you would like a lift, please contact Jeanette on 01937 573442, who will make the necessary arrangements.
East Keswick Parish Council : meet on Tuesday, July 21 at 7.30pm in the Verity Room at the village hall. The first ten minutes are set aside for residents to bring any issues to the council’s attention. Minutes of parish council meetings can be found on the village website at www.eastkeswick.org.
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Friday, July 10, 2009
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 572958:
Church Services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St. Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15 am; Morning Worship, with Junior Church, at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30 am will be led by the Lay Pastor, Heather Shipman. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall.
East Keswick Wildlife Trust: On Sunday, 12 July, there will be a survey of dragonflies, damselflies and thistle broomrape as part of the ongoing natural history survey of East Keswick. Everyone is welcome to join the group. Please meet at 10am outside the Duke of Wellington. On Saturday, 18 July, there will be a work party to move logs in Ox Close Wood. Again everyone is welcome to join them. Please meet at 10am at Crabtree Lane car park. Call Melanie or David Smith on 01937 574140 for more information on either event.
East Keswick Women’s Institute: Their next meeting is on Tuesday, July 14 at 2pm in the Verity Room, East Keswick Village Hall, when they have a surprise speaker lined up! If you want to find out more, why not go along? Guests are always welcome if you would like to join them.
The Big Lunch: Sunday, July 19, from 12.30pm. This is a national initiative aimed primarily at encouraging street parties www.thebiglunch.com and it is endorsed by the Fairtrade Foundation. But a street party is far too restrictive for us! You are invited to come and join in a village lunch party in the village hall and grounds; (inside if wet, outside if fine). Everyone is welcome. It will be a 'faith' lunch; in other words - bring your own food to share with others. So bring something savoury or sweet, bought or homemade - it doesn't matter; a salad, a quiche, some sandwiches, a cake whatever you like, but all that is asked is that it is appropriate for the size of your party. i.e. don't just bring half a dozen sausage rolls if you are a family with three ravenous teenage boys! Equally, if you are a couple, you don't need to bring enough food for six! If you want a beer or some wine or lemonade - bring your own. Please bring your own plastic plates and glasses if you want to be outside. It will be like having a giant picnic. Bring a rug or picnic table and chairs if you would like to sit on the lawn. There will be tables and chairs in the hall for those that would prefer/need a seat or if the weather is inclement. Plates, cutlery and glasses will be available for indoor use. It is particularly hoped to include villagers across the whole spectrum of ages, from families with young children to the elderly and everyone in between. So please, tell your neighbours about it, particularly those who live alone and encourage them to come along. (Anyone elderly and on their own will not be expected to bring food. Surely there are plenty of people who will be willing to bring a little extra to compensate?) The Methodist Church has kindly agreed to rearrange its annual barbecue in order to be able to support this event. For those of you who are budding stars, they may even have an 'open mike' session in case you might like to entertain them - recite a poem, sing a song, play an instrument. If no one does, they won't! It is intended to be a chilled informal event, with very little 'organisation'. Let's all just turn up and see how it evolves. There will be an opportunity to try out the new computer suite too. A donation of £1 per adult will be invited to cover the cost of hiring the hall.
East Keswick Voluntary Care Group: The group is available to help anyone, of any age, who needs assistance, transport locally to doctors’ and dentists’ surgeries, opticians and clinics. They also do home visits for anyone who is alone or house-bound. For help this month please phone Jan Dower on 01937 572149. If she is unavailable, then ring, Margaret Bury 574136, Susan Priestley 572227 or Fiona Siekierkowski 572836.
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Friday, July 10, 2009
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937
Church services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship, with Junior Church, at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am will be led by the Rev Peter Howard from York. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. You will be most welcome at these services.
East Keswick Local History Group: Their next meeting is on Sunday, July 5 when they are arranging a trip back in time to the 18th century landscape of the Harewood estate. Tim Tatlioglu, a PhD student from York University, will reveal some of his discoveries about how a fashionable estate emerged from a late medieval agrarian environment. The tour will last about four hours and include a lunch break. For more information or to book your place, contact Liz on 01937 572867 or Margaret on 01937 572487 without delay.
Open Garden at Hillbark, 19 Church Lane, Bardsey: The garden will be open from 11am to 5pm on Sunday, July 5 for charity; admission £3, children free; plant sales and teas. They would welcome contributions for the home-made cake stall, as the teas are tremendously popular.
Parish Walks: The second Annual Parish Walk will take place on Monday, July 6 at 7pm. Meet at St Mary Magdalene’s Church, Moor Lane for the longer walk which will take approximately two and a quarter hours. There was a good turnout last year and it is hoped that villagers will join in again this year. Sturdy footwear is advisable but, most importantly, whatever the weather and however you are shod, please turn up and enjoy a convivial walk with other villagers.
Tea & Toast on a Tuesday: Thirsty? Hungry? Fancy a bit of company? Why not stop for ‘Tea & Toast on a Tuesday’? This venture has got off to a good start and will continue during the summer on the first & third Tuesdays of the month. All are welcome to drop in to East Keswick Methodist Church between 2.30pm and 4pm (ish) for a drink, a bite to eat and friendly conversation. There are toys and games available for those with young children. The next get-together is on Tuesday, July 7. Why not give it a try? If you would like a lift, please contact Jeanette on 01937 573442, who will make the necessary arrangements.
Strawberry Tea: This year’s seasonal tea party will take place on Wednesday, July 8 from 3pm to 4.30pm in the Verity Room of East Keswick Village Hall. Everybody, young and old, is welcome to attend. Tickets price £2.50 are available from the village shop or from members of Voluntary Care, who can arrange lifts if required.
East Keswick Voluntary Care Group: The group is available to help anyone, of any age, who needs assistance, transport locally to doctors’ and dentists’ surgeries, opticians and clinics. They also do home visits for anyone who is alone or house-bound. For help this month please phone Fiona Siekierkowski on 01937 572836. If she is unavailable, then ring Jan Dower 01937 572149, Margaret Bury 01937 574136 or Susan Priestley 01937 572227.
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Friday, June 26, 2009
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Church Services This Week: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am, celebrated by the new vicar, the Rev Chris Puckrin; Sunday Morning Worship, with Junior Church, at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be led by the Rev Ray Coates from Tadcaster. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall.; Midweek Eucharist on Wednesday, July 1, at St Mary Magdalene’s, at 11am. You will be most welcome at any of these services.
Strawberry Tea: This has become an enjoyable annual event and this year will take place on Wednesday, July 8. Everybody, young and old, is welcome to attend this seasonal tea party in the Verity Room of East Keswick Village Hall from 3pm to 4.30pm. Tickets, price £2.50, are available from the village shop or from members of Voluntary Care, who can arrange lifts if required: contact Fiona 572836, Jan 572149, Margaret 574136 or Susan 572227 (all 01937).
East Keswick Gala: The other Saturday (ie June 13) we were blessed with a gloriously sunny day and large crowds turned out to enjoy the fun. Launch (or, rather, landing) was confirmed by the planting of the ‘Stars and Stripes’ by an astronaut and events took off from there. With plenty to occupy all ages, the afternoon flew past, culminating in a barbecue with live music, for those able to stand the pace. Thanks must go to the small but hardworking team, led by Janet Thornton, who undertook the planning, and to their large number of helpers, who ensured it all happened. If you could consider being a part of it in two years’ time, when we do it all again, why not let Janet know now? She can be contacted on 01937 572837 or janet.thornton@btopenworld.com and would welcome your interest and enthusiasm.
Help Wanted: The East Keswick Toddler Group is looking for someone to serve refreshments to the parents and toddlers. Sessions run every Thursday morning during term time from 10am to 11.30am at East Keswick Village Hall. A ‘Thank You’ of £10 will be given each week. For more information please contact Heather Douglas on 01937 572678.
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Friday, June 19, 2009
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Church Services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am, celebrated by Canon Jeff King; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am will be all age worship, led by the Minister, the Rev Steve Barlow. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. You will be most welcome at these services.
Parish Walks: The Annual Parish Walks will take place as follows: Monday, June 22 at 7.30pm – meet at Illingworth’s butchers, Main Street for the shorter walk which will take approximately one and a half hours; Monday, July 6 at 7pm – meet at St Mary Magdalene’s Church, Moor Lane for the longer walk which will take approximately two and a quarter hours. There was a good turnout last year and it is hoped that villagers will join in again this year. Sturdy footwear is advisable but, most importantly, whatever the weather and however you are shod, please turn up and enjoy a convivial walk with other villagers.
Licensing of the New Vicar: Everyone is looking forward with great anticipation to the licensing service for the Rev Chris Puckrin, by Bishop John Packer, on Thursday, June 25 at 7.30pm at The Parish Church of All Hallows in Bardsey. Chris is in reality to be the new vicar but, in legal terms, he will be the ‘priest with pastoral responsibility’ and so the service will differ from that for previous incumbents. It will be a community and ecumenical occasion and everyone is invited, both to the service and to the reception afterwards in Bardsey Village Hall. To make arrangements easier, for both the service and the reception, you are asked to sign up on the sheets in All Hallows’, St Mary Magdalene’s or the Methodist Churches; alternatively you could contact Mike Thorn on 0113 2893301 or email him at mandrthorn@aol.com .
East Keswick Gala: Last Saturday we were blessed with a gloriously sunny day and large crowds turned out to enjoy the fun. Launch (or, rather, landing) was confirmed by the planting of the ‘Stars and Stripes’ by an astronaut and events took off from there. With plenty to occupy all ages, the afternoon flew past, culminating in a barbecue with live music, for those able to stand the pace. Thanks must go to the small but hardworking team, led by Janet Thornton, who undertook the planning, and to their large number of helpers, who ensured it all happened. If you could consider being a part of it in two years’ time, when we do it all again, why not let Janet know now? She can be contacted on 01937 572837 or janet.thornton@btopenworld.com and would welcome your interest and enthusiasm.
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Friday, June 12, 2009
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
East Keswick Gala: Tomorrow Saturday, June 13: It’s the 40th anniversary of the first Moon Landing, so it will be out of this world! COUNTDOWN: 3pm to 6pm. Admission by programme: £1 per adult, kids under 16 free: Space Fancy Dress, Art & Rocket Launching Competitions, Bouncy Slide, Bungee, Kids’ Races, Babies’ Ballet, Children’s Musical, Vaulting, Collingham Band, Afternoon Teas & much, much more….. RE-ENTRY: 6pm to 10pm. Admission by ticket: £8 per adult, £4 kids under 16, £20 family (2 adults + 2 kids): Includes BBQ till 8pm and live music by local bands. Programmes and tickets are available from West End Stores. For further information, please contact Janet Thornton on 01937 572837 or janet.thornton@btopenworld.com. Event details can be found on the village website at www.eastkeswick.org.uk. Be part of it and make it a day to remember.
Church Services This Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am, celebrated by Canon Jeff King; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am will be led by the Rev Trevor Dixon. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. You will be most welcome at these services.
Open Garden at Hillbark, 19 Church Lane, Bardsey: The garden will be open from 11am to 5pm on Sunday, June 14 for the National Gardens Scheme’s ‘Yellow Book’, which supports Macmillan Cancer Support and Marie Curie Cancer Care among other charities; admission £3, children free; plant sales and teas. They would welcome contributions for the homemade cake stall, as the teas are tremendously popular.
Tea & Toast on a Tuesday: Thirsty? Hungry? Fancy a bit of company? Why not stop for ‘Tea & Toast on a Tuesday’? Everyone welcome at East Keswick Methodist Church every first and third Tuesday from 2.30pm - 4pm (ish). The next get-together is on Tuesday, June 16. Why not give it a try? If you would like a lift, please contact Jeanette on 01937 573442.
Parish Council: East Keswick Parish Council will meet on Tuesday, June 16 at 7.30pm in the Verity Room at the East Keswick Village Hall. The first ten minutes are set aside for residents to bring any issues to the council’s attention. Minutes of parish council meetings can be found on the village website at www.eastkeswick.org.
East Keswick Flower Club: The demonstrator at their next meeting, on Thursday, June 18 at 1.30pm in East Keswick Village Hall, will be Susan Fairhurst. Her topic will be ‘Make it with love’. Join them, as a visitor, and see if you like it!
East Keswick Local History Group: Their next meeting is on Sunday, July 5 when they are arranging a trip back in time to the 18th century landscape of the Harewood estate. Tim Tatlioglu, a PhD student from York University, will reveal some of his discoveries about how a fashionable estate emerged from a late medieval agrarian environment. The tour will last about four hours and include a lunch break. If you think you might be interested contact Liz on 01937 572867 or Margaret on 01937 572487 or visit the History Group’s page on the village website www.eastkeswick.org.
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Friday, June 05, 2009
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Church Services this Sunday, Trinity Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am, celebrated by Bishop John Packer; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be led by the Rev Ken Marshall from Church Fenton. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. You will be most welcome at these services.
East Keswick Women’s Institute: Dr Alison Smith, who was a very popular local GP for many years, is coming to speak to them about A Doctor's Life at their next meeting on Tuesday, June 9 at 2pm in the Verity Room, East Keswick Village Hall. Guests are always welcome if you would like to join them.
East Keswick Gala, Saturday 13 June: It’s the 40th anniversary of the first Moon Landing, so it will be out of this world! COUNTDOWN: 3pm to 6pm. Admission by programme: £1 per adult, kids under 16 free: Space Fancy Dress, Art & Rocket Launching Competitions, Bouncy Slide, Bungee, Kids’ Races, Babies’ Ballet, Children’s Musical, Vaulting, Collingham Band, Afternoon Teas & much, much more….. RE-ENTRY: 6pm to 10pm. Admission by ticket: £8 per adult, £4 kids under 16, £20 family (2 adults + 2 kids): Includes BBQ till 8pm and live music by local bands. Programmes and tickets are available from West End Stores. As well as your presence on the day, there are other ways in which you can contribute to the success of the event. Books are sought for the book stall and any donations for the tombola, (please leave with Janet Thornton at Ryder Cottage, Main Street [opposite Moor Lane junction] – in the greenhouse at the back of the garage if she is not in); homemade cakes for the cake stall to be delivered on the morning. For further information or offers of help, please contact Janet on 01937 572837 or janet.thornton@btopenworld.com. Event details can be found on the village website at www.eastkeswick.org.uk. Be part of it and make it a day to remember.
Car Parking: Inconsiderate parking is causing problems for pedestrians, particularly those with push-chairs or those who use a wheel-chair. Do you ever park across the pavement? Please spare a thought for those who cannot pass between your vehicle and the wall and have to go into the road to get by. One of the pleasures of living in a village is the ability to go just about anywhere on foot – and without having to take your life in your hands every time you go out. Provided there is sufficient room for another vehicle to pass, cars should be parked completely on the road. This leaves the pavement free for walkers and has the added advantage of slowing passing traffic. Please keep East Keswick safe: Roads are for Cars; Pavements are for People.
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Friday, May 29, 2009
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Church Services This Week, Pentecost: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am, celebrated by the Rev Mandy Coutts; Sunday Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be led by the Minister, the Rev Steve Barlow and will include a dedication and thanksgiving. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. Midweek Eucharist at 11am on Wednesday at St Mary Magdalene’s, celebrated by the Rev Chris Puckrin. You will be most welcome at any of these services.
It’s so 40’s: On Friday and Saturday, June 5 and June 6, Bardsey Players presents ‘Memories of the 40’s’ and invites you to join them for an evening of ‘Pimms, Strawberries and Nostalgia’; 40’s dress optional. Tickets £6, concessions £5, are available from the ticket office: 01937 574116 or 01937 582616.
Bardsey and East Keswick Ecumenical Choir: Rehearsals for their Summer Light Music Concert in July/August start this Monday, June 1 at 7.45pm at East Keswick Methodist Church, Main Street. They are somewhat short of male singers but would also be pleased to welcome ladies. There are NO auditions; if you enjoy singing, do go along to find out what goes on. You are guaranteed a warm welcome. If this appeals to you, either turn up on Monday or contact Malcolm Bury on 01937 574136 for more information – he will be pleased to hear from you.
Tea & Toast on a Tuesday: Thirsty? Hungry? Fancy a bit of company? Why not stop for ‘Tea & Toast on a Tuesday’? Everyone welcome at East Keswick Methodist Church every first and third Tuesday from 2.30pm - 4pm (ish). The first get-together is next Tuesday, June 2. Why not give it a try?
East Keswick Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association: Their next meeting is on Tuesday, June 2, when Mr Jay Whittam and Mr Philip Stephenson will give a talk entitled ‘Through t’ Mill’. They will be in East Keswick Village Hall and start at 7.30pm. Guests welcome.
East Keswick Voluntary Care Group: The group is available to help anyone, of any age, who needs assistance, transport locally to doctors’ and dentists’ surgeries, opticians and clinics. They also do home visits for anyone who is alone or house-bound. For help this month please phone Fiona Siekierkowski on 01937 572836. If she is unavailable, then ring Jan Dower 572149, Margaret Bury 574136 or Susan Priestley 572227 (all 01937).
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Friday, May 22, 2009
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Church services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am, celebrated by Bishop James Bell; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be led by Mr David Mountain from Clifford. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. You will be most welcome at these services.
Coffee Shop: The Methodist Church is holding its final Tuesday morning Coffee Shop next Tuesday, May 26, from 10.30am to noon. The following week you are invited to drop in from 2.30pm to 4pm (ish) for ‘Tea & Toast on a Tuesday’. Initially, this will be held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. All are invited to join this friendly, welcoming group for tea (or coffee), toasted tea-cakes (as well as biscuits and cake) and the inevitable chat! If you have a few minutes to spare, why not stop by and give it a try?
Bardsey and East Keswick Ecumenical Choir: Rehearsals for their Summer Light Music Concert in July/August start on Monday, June 1 at 7.45pm at East Keswick Methodist Church, Main Street. They are somewhat short of male singers but would also be pleased to welcome ladies. here are NO auditions; if you enjoy singing, do go along to find out what goes on. You are guaranteed a warm welcome. Be part of the 2009 programme. Other events planned for this year include: An open invitation to all singers to join in ‘Handel’s Messiah Part 1 + Hallelujah Chorus’ (to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the composer’s death) on Saturday, November 28, 7.30pm at All Hallows’ Church, Bardsey and The Villages’ Community Carols on Monday, December 21, 7pm at East Keswick Methodist Church. The choir will also lead the singing at this year’s ‘Churches Together in Bardsey and East Keswick’ United Service on 22 November. If any of the above appeals to you, either turn up on Monday week or contact Malcolm Bury on 01937 574136 for more information – he will be pleased to hear from you.
It’s so 40’s: On Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, Bardsey Players presents ‘Memories of the 40’s’ and invites you to join them for an evening of ‘Pimms, Strawberries and Nostalgia’; 40’s dress optional. Tickets £6, concessions £5, are available from the ticket office 01937 574116 or 01937 582616.
East Keswick Wildlife Trust: A dozen or so stalwart souls braved the elements last Saturday for the first natural history photography course run for the trust by Paul Miguel, a professional wildlife and landscape photographer, in Ox Close Wood. Despite the poor weather, there was much to see and photograph and Paul, as well as the other participants!, offered plenty of help and advice, be it ‘framing’ a landscape or focusing on a tiny insect. The day culminated in the spectacular firing of the charcoal burner – a sight to behold. It was good that the event attracted newcomers from both the local villages and further afield, all of whom plan to swell the membership of the trust.
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Friday, May 15, 2009
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
East Keswick Wildlife Trust: Tomorrow, Saturday, Paul Miguel, the professional wildlife and landscape photographer, has very kindly agreed to run a natural history photography course for the trust in Ox Close Wood. They will be meeting at 10am in Crabtree Lane car park and finishing around 2pm, with a short break for lunch, which you need to bring with you. Everyone is welcome and any type of camera will do. There are a few places still available so, if you are interested, please call Debbie Lord on 01937 574029 to put your name down. They are also planning to hold a charcoal burn this weekend. If you would like to go along to help load the kilns, please telephone David Smith on 01937 574140 to confirm final arrangements.
On Wednesday, May 20, they are holding their Annual General Meeting in East Keswick Methodist Church Hall at 8pm. Following the brief business of the AGM, Dr Sylvia Pinkney will give an illustrated talk on her recent visit to the Arctic. I am fortunate enough to have been there and it is fantastic! All are welcome – do go along if you can.
Church Services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am, celebrated by the Rev Mandy Coutts; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be led by the Rev Graham Haslam from York and will include Communion. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. You will be most welcome at these services.
Open Garden: Open Garden dates at Hillbark, 19 Church Lane, Bardsey: Opening regularly, the owners of Hillbark last year raised £3,856 for the National Gardens Scheme’s ‘Yellow Book’, which supports Macmillan Cancer Support and Marie Curie Cancer Care among other charities, and the Red Cross. This year’s dates, all for NGS, are May 17, June 14 and July 5. The garden will be open from 11am to 5pm; admission £3, children free; plant sales and teas. They would welcome contributions for the home-made cake stall, as the teas are always very popular.
East Keswick Flower Club: Their demonstrator on Thursday, May 21at 1.30pm in East Keswick Village Hall will be Susan Spencer from Rotherham. Her topic will be ‘The Changing Seasons’. Join them, as a visitor, and see if you like it!
Action for Children: Many thanks to all who supported the recent House to house collection in the village, especially to the voluntary collectors. The total amount raised was £600.63, which, together with £1,044 collected in Bardsey, will go towards funding the wide ranging work the charity carries out for children and young people.
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Thursday, May 07, 2009
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Church Services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St. Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am, celebrated by the Methodist Minister, the Rev Steve Barlow.
Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, celebrates the Chapel Anniversary and will be led by the Lay Pastor, Mrs Heather Shipman. The service will be followed by refreshments in the church hall. You will be most welcome at these services.
East Keswick Tennis Club 2009 – 2010 Season: Get you and your family active – enjoy some tennis in East Keswick! The club offers two conveniently located high quality courts with unlimited access and high availability for play at all times. The senior club meets every Monday evening, commencing May 11. All standards are welcome. Annual subscriptions remain unchanged for the sixth year: Adult: £30, Family: £70, Junior: £15, Concession: £20. Further details and Membership Forms are available from Peter Lord, 71 Church Drive, 01937 574029, Robert Siekierkowski, 16 Allerton Drive, 01937 572836 and from West End Stores.
East Keswick Women’s Institute: At their next meeting on Tuesday, May 12, Mr Rex Stott's talk is entitled 'Magic, Mirth and Mystery'. If you are intrigued, why not join them in the Verity Room at the village hall at 2pm? Visitors are always welcome.
East Keswick Wildlife Trust: Join them on Tuesday, May 12, for a guided walk in Ox Close Wood to see the bluebells at their best. This leisurely walk will take around two hours. Meet at Crabtree Lane at 7pm.
East Keswick Local History Group: Held its first Day School last week and what interesting lessons they proved to be. More than 30 people attended the school, coming from within the village and from as far afield as Chester. The Yorkshire Vernacular Buildings Study Group provided the promised guidance and expertise with talks, guided walks and instruction in recording buildings, with particular reference to an old barn within East Keswick. The insight they gave relating to the background of several of our historic buildings means that we shall all take much more notice of our surroundings than hitherto. Margaret Moseley presented an overview of the village’s history and Steve Bassett talked about the trials and tribulations encountered when restoring an old cottage – or was it the manorial bake-house in a previous life? Hopefully this is only the first such Day School as I, for one, found it fascinating. Thanks go to all who took the time and trouble to organize the event so efficiently, not forgetting the caterer who laid on a delicious lunch as well as a regular coffee fix!
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Friday, April 24, 2009
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965:
Church Services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St. Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15 am, celebrated by the Rev Chris Puckrin;
Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30 am, led by the Rev Gordon Shaw from Clifford. It will followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. All will be made most welcome at either church.
Buildings Day School: The Yorkshire Vernacular Buildings Study Group is providing guidance and expertise for a day of talks, guided walks and instruction in recording buildings this Sunday, 26 April, from 10.45 am to 4pm. They will be based at the village hall, where a ploughman’s lunch will be provided for an inclusive cost of only £5 per person. Before then they would like to collect information relating to our pre 1900 properties and particularly those older than about 1860. If you have the deeds to your property or any stories about its early history they would like to hear from you. If you are interested, there may still be time to book a place; e-mail localhistorygroup@eastkeswick.org.uk or telephone Liz Parr on 01937 572867.
Youth Club: Are those young people who are missing East Keswick’s Youth Club aware that they can go along to the Youth Club in Bardsey? It caters for those between 12 and 16 years of age and is proving very popular. It meets every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9.30 pm and, during the summer months, will be held in Bardsey Village Hall. If you haven’t tried it, why not go along and see what you are missing?
Breast Cancer Care – Ribbon Walk 2009: The events team at Breast Cancer Care is looking for people to support The Ribbon Walk, now in its fifth year. A new venue for this year’s event is right on our doorstep, at Harewood House, on Saturday 20 June. If you could consider taking part, for whom will you walk it – your mum, your sister, a best friend, in thanks for a loved one who recovered, in memory of those who didn’t? For more details and to enter, visit www.ribbonwalk.org.uk or call 0870 1450101.
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Friday, April 17, 2009
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Action for Children: The annual collection in the village will take place from Saturday, April 18 to Sunday, April 26. NCH (National Children’s Home) has changed its name to Action for Children. It is felt that the new name better reflects the wide ranging work the charity carries out for children and young people. It is hoped that you will continue to support this excellent charity and welcome the voluntary collectors who knock on your door.
Church Services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am, celebrated by the Rev Clive Handford;
Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, led by Dennis Ashton from Boston Spa. It will followed by refreshments in the Church Hall.
All will be made most welcome at either church.
East Keswick Parish Council: The Annual Parish Assembly will take place in East Keswick Village Hall at 8pm on Tuesday, April 21. The doors will be open at 7.45pm and, after the Assembly is concluded, there will be a complimentary glass of wine. This is your opportunity to raise questions about issues that have faced the village and to hear how the parish council has dealt with them. Your comments and views about any matter affecting the village will be welcome. Your councillors look forward to seeing you on April 21 at 8pm.
St George’s Day – Thursday, April 23: You are invited to join the annual St George’s Day celebration in the Callister Hall, Bardsey, where superb afternoon teas will be served between 2pm & 4pm and there will be a resident pianist there to entertain you.
Carer Wanted: A lady with Parkinson’s needs a live in carer to provide support with all aspects of daily living in the mornings and evenings; fond of children and animals; other help employed. Please telephone Colin on 01937 572829 for further information.
Bardsey and East Keswick Ecumenical Choir: ‘The Cross of Christ’, a Music Devotion for Holy Week, which was presented at the Church of St Mary Magdalene before Easter, was well received by those who attended. The choir will now take a short break before resuming rehearsals for a Summer Light Music Concert of secular items. They will next meet on Monday, May 18 at 7.45pm at the Methodist Church, Main Street and would welcome anyone interested in joining them. There are no auditions – pleasure in singing, together with enthusiasm, are all that is required, though a good sense of humour helps! If you have any questions, please contact Jim Dedicoat on 01937 573923.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965:
Church Services on Good Friday: Service around the Lenten Cross at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 9am. Said Matins at St. Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am, Church services this Sunday, Easter Day:
Easter Eucharist at St. Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am, celebrated by the Venerable Peter Burrows, the Archdeacon of Leeds;
Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30 am, will be ‘All Age Worship’, led by the Lay Pastor, Heather Shipman, and will include the transformation of the Lenten Cross with flowers (some will be available if you forget to bring any with you) and Holy Communion, at which the Minister, Rev Steve Barlow will preside. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. All will be made most welcome at any of these services.
Methodist Coffee Shop: This will continue during April on Tuesdays the 14, 21 & 28, from 10.30am to noon. Consideration is being given as to the best weekday on which to hold future get-togethers, during either the morning or the afternoon. If you have been unable to come because the time was not good for you and would like to suggest an alternative, please let me know. There is currently no charge and you can sit and drink coffee and chat for as long as you like. Everyone is welcome – you do not have to be a ‘senior’ or attend chapel.
East Keswick Women’s Institute: At their next meeting, on Tuesday, April 14 at 2pm. in the Verity Room at the village hall, Miss Tindle will talk on ‘Bygone Days (Land Army Life)’.
East Keswick Flower Club: Their next meeting is on Thursday, April 16 at 1.30 pm, when Heather Hayes from Bolton will demonstrate Welcome to my World of Colour. Join them in East Keswick Village Hall, as a visitor, and see if you like it!
TOGETHER; in Bardsey and East Keswick: Once again, members of all the churches in both villages, and beyond, have enjoyed the Lent programme of visits to alternative places of worship, all of which have been well supported.
The first visit, to the Coptic Orthodox Church in Arthington, introduced us to a fledgling branch of an old Christian church, struggling to establish itself in a former Anglican Church, which they had only taken over in December. There is much work to be done and, with the determination shown by the members, many of whom travel long distances, no-one can doubt it will be achieved.
The second visit, to the Shadwell Lane Synagogue, gave an insight into an even older religion, Judaism. Containing elements of previous synagogues from within the city, particularly a wonderful collection of torahs (scrolls), both ancient and more modern, the building has successfully blended the old with the new and contains much to be admired.
After a multi-million pound refurbishment, we were enthralled with the magnificence of St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Cathedral in Leeds, claimed by many to be second only to Westminster Cathedral in London. (Even that lowly ranking was questioned by the enthusiastic archivist who showed us round!)
Our final visit was to the Quaker Meeting House in Leeds, which gave us an insight into a very different form of worship. Though long periods of silence may not suit the majority, we left with much food for thought.
Thanks must go to the people who, with unfailing hospitality, gave up their time to proudly and enthusiastically show us their buildings and introduce us to their faiths, and also to the members of ‘Churches Together in Bardsey and East Keswick’
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Friday, April 03, 2009
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Church Services this Sunday, Palm Sunday: Palm Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am, celebrated by the Rev Derek Peet and including the blessing and distribution of Palm Cosses; Sunday Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am will be led by the Minister, Rev Steve Barlow, and include the Lenten Cross. It will followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. You will be most welcome at these services.
Seniors’ Coffee: They will meet as usual on the first Tuesday in the Methodist Church Hall. Everyone is welcome to join them from 10.45am to noon on April 7. If you require a lift contact Voluntary Care on 01937 572227.
Voluntary Care: The group is available to help anyone, of any age, who needs assistance, transport locally to doctors’ and dentists’ surgeries, opticians and clinics, or lifts to their monthly coffee mornings. They also do home visits for anyone who is alone or house-bound. For help this month please phone Fiona Siekierkowski on 01937 572836. If she is unavailable, then ring Jan Dower 572149 Margaret Bury 574136 or Susan Priestley 572227 (all 01937).
East Keswick Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association: Their meeting on Tuesday, April 7, will be a meal out at The Fennel in Wetherby. Meet at 6pm. All welcome.
Holy Week Services: Wednesday: Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am, celebrated by Canon Jeff King;
A Music Devotion for Holy Week: Wednesday, 8 April at 7.30pm at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Moor Lane, East Keswick: ‘The Cross of Christ’ – readings, popular choral pieces and well-known seasonal hymns for congregational participation, led by the Bardsey and East Keswick Ecumenical Choir;
Good Friday: Service around the Lenten Cross at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 9am;
Said Matins at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am,
Thank You 1: Farewell to the Rev Raymond and Anne Pearson: Raymond writes to thank everyone who sent their good wishes and inundated them with cards and gifts when they left the Vicarage at the end of February. The last weekend of February was most uplifting and moving and they thank all who worked hard to make that so memorable. Some of the moments have been captured in photographs which they will treasure. An album of these is available to view in St Mary Magdalene’s Church and copies may be ordered, by Sunday, April 19 at the latest. Mike Thorn, Churchwarden, adds his thanks to all who helped with the organisation and work for the lunch, receptions and services and to those who attended.
Thank You 2: Pat Annely would like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped and supported her coffee morning in aid of the PSP Association on Saturday, March 21. On a beautiful spring morning it was well attended and everyone enjoyed themselves. They managed to raise £345 for the PSP charity.
Thank You 3: East Keswick Annual Gourmet Dinner: There must be something about good food: last Saturday saw some 120 villagers, friends and relations come together to enjoy a superb meal, as always. Thanks must go, not only to the organizers, whose meticulous planning ensured everything went smoothly, but also to the chefs for yet again serving up wonderful food and to the efficient team of waiters, made up of the very polite and helpful young people. While helping to raise an anticipated £2,000 for the ongoing development of the village hall, this is one event that needs no arm twisting to support – the room could have been filled twice over. If you missed out this time, do be sure to book your place in good time next year.
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Friday, March 27, 2009
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
It is now officially Spring and, with more hours of daylight, we move into British Summer Time at 2am on Sunday. Do remember to put your clocks FORWARD one hour.
Church services this Sunday, the fifth Sunday of Lent, Passion Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am, celebrated by the Rev M Benwell;
Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be led by Anthony Brill from Copmanthorpe and will include the Lenten Cross. It will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. Lent Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s this Wednesday at 11am, celebrated by the Rev Chris Puckrin. You will be warmly welcomed at any of these services.
Tuesday Coffee: East Keswick Methodist Church is serving tea, coffee and biscuits (and maybe cake!) on the Tuesday mornings, not used by Voluntary Care, from 10.30am to 12noon. There is currently no charge and you can sit and drink coffee and chat for as long as you like. This Tuesday, March 31, Trevor (Rev Trev.) will be there so, if anyone would like a word with one of the team, do drop in. Everyone is welcome – you do not have to be a ‘senior’ or attend chapel.
East Keswick Tennis Club: The Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 31, in The Old Star, East Keswick, at 7.30pm. All current and new members are welcome. For any information, contact Peter Lord, 71 Church Drive, 01937 574029.
“TOGETHER” in Bardsey and East Keswick: The fourth Lent visit is to the Quaker Meeting House, Carlton Hill, Leeds, on Thursday, April 2. Meet at 118 Woodhouse Lane (opposite Leeds University and next to Age Concern) at 7.30pm. The visit will include a brief introduction to the Quaker Movement, joint worship and informal discussion with refreshments. All are welcome and no notification is needed – just turn up. If you need help with transport or are willing to offer a lift, please contact Jean Heeley (01937 573712) or Judith Pentith (01937 574965).
Looking forward to Easter: Wetherby Choral Society – A Concert for Eastertide: The choir will perform ‘St. John Passion’ by J S Bach on Saturday, April 4 at 7.30pm in St James’ Church, Wetherby. Tickets, priced £10, are available from Academy Florists, Church Street, Wetherby (01937 585759), from Society members or by phoning 01423 508770.
A Music Devotion for Holy Week: Wednesday, April 8 at 7.30pm at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Moor Lane, East Keswick: ‘The Cross of Christ’ – readings, popular choral pieces and well-known, familiar, seasonal hymns for congregational participation, led by the Bardsey and East Keswick Ecumenical Choir.
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Friday, March 20, 2009
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Coffee Morning: Please don’t forget to go along to this fundraising event for the PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy) Association. It is being held in the Callister Hall, Bardsey, tomorrow, Saturday, from 10.30am to 12noon. There will be the usual Raffle, Tombola, Bring and Buy and Bookstall, not forgetting Tea and Biscuits. Admission 50p.
Church Services this Sunday, the Fourth Sunday of Lent, Mothering Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am, celebrated by the Rev, Richard Coutts; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be led by the Minister, the Rev Steve Barlow, and the Lay Pastor, Mrs Heather Shipman, and will include a baptism and the Lenten Cross. It will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall.
Lent Eucharist at St. Mary Magdalene’s this Wednesday at 11am, celebrated by the Rev Derek Peet. You will be warmly welcomed at any of these services.
“TOGETHER” in Bardsey and East Keswick: The third Lent visit is to St Anne’s Cathedral, Leeds on Monday, 23 March. Meet at the main entrance in Cookridge Street, LS2 8BE, at 7.3pm (street and multi-storey parking nearby). Completed in 1904, this neo-Gothic style Cathedral contains splendid examples of the English Arts and Crafts Movement. Major restoration work was completed in 2006. All are welcome and no notification is needed – just turn up. If you need help with transport or are willing to offer a lift, please contact Jack Cairns (01937 572645), Jean Heeley (01937 573712) or Judith Pentith (01937 574965).
Help Needed – East Keswick Village Hall Annual General Meeting: This will be held in the Verity Room at the village hall on Tuesday, March 24, at 7.30pm. The hall is running well, with increased use since the extension and improvements. The Committee has achieved a great deal in the last five years and the time is coming when they need to hand over to the next generation. Most of the committee is now well over 60 and will be retiring in the next few years. They urgently need younger members on the committee, who are prepared to get involved in the coming years. If this does not happen the future management of the hall is in doubt. They would like a large attendance at the meeting to discuss the future working of the hall. The committee meets once per month on the 4th Tuesday.
Fashion Show: Don’t forget the Acorn Ladies Luncheon Club’s Fashion Show by Claire Ross on Wednesday afternoon, March 25, at East Keswick Village Hall, doors open at 1pm. If you have not yet bought your ticket, they cost £5, including afternoon tea, and are available from Janita Dedicoat on 01937 573923.
East Keswick Local History Group: Their next meeting will take place on Thursday, March 26 at 7.45pm in the village hall, when Peter Higginbotham will talk on ‘Workhouses of Mid Yorkshire’. Visitors are always welcome.
Buildings Day School: The History Group is now taking bookings for what should be an interesting and enjoyable day. The Yorkshire Vernacular Buildings Study Group is providing guidance and expertise for a day of talks, guided walks and instruction in recording buildings, on Sunday, April 26. They will be based at the village hall, where a ploughman’s lunch will be provided for an inclusive cost of only £5 per person. Before then they would like to collect information relating to our pre 1900 properties and particularly those older than about 1860. If you have the deeds to your property or any stories about its early history they would like to hear from you. For further information and/or a booking form, e-mail localhistorygroup@eastkeswick.org.uk or telephone Liz Parr on 01937 572867. You can, of course, register at Thursday’s meeting.
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Friday, March 13, 2009
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Reminder – WI Jumble Sale: This will take place tomorrow, Saturday, at 2pm in East Keswick Village Hall. The members will be collecting jumble between 2pm and 4pm this afternoon, Friday, so don’t forget to leave it outside the front door of your house in a prominent place, marked for the WI: clothes, toys, bric a brac etc but no large pieces of furniture, please. Do please try to support this event as the proceeds are used to fund village activities. If you have any problems regarding the collection of your jumble, please contact Judy Roberts 01937 573074 or Pat Stodart 01937 572622.
Church Services this Sunday, the Third Sunday of Lent:
Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am, celebrated by the Rev, Tony Bundock; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be led by Andrew Marshall from Wetherby and will include the Lenten Cross. It will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. Lent Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s this Wednesday at 11am, celebrated by the Rev Tony Hudson.
You will be warmly welcomed at any of these services.
Tuesday Coffee: East Keswick Methodist Church is still serving tea, coffee and biscuits (and maybe cake!) on the Tuesday mornings, not used by Voluntary Care, from 10.30am to 12noon. There is currently no charge and you can sit and drink coffee and chat for as long as you like. This Tuesday, March 17, Trevor (Rev Trev.) will be there so, if anyone would like a word with one of the team, do drop in. Everyone is welcome – you do not have to be a ‘senior’ or attend chapel.
Parish Council Meeting: The Parish Council will meet on Tuesday 17 March at 7.30pm in the Verity Room at the Village Hall. The first 10 minutes are set aside for residents to bring any issues to the Council’s attention. Minutes of Parish Council meetings can be found on the village website at www.eastkeswick.org.
“TOGETHER” in Bardsey and East Keswick: The second Lent visit is to Shadwell Lane Synagogue on Thursday, 19 March. Meet at the Synagogue car park, 151 Shadwell Lane at 7.30 p.m. Opened in 1986, this Synagogue serves the United Hebrew Congregation of North Leeds. All male and married female visitors are asked to please bring some form of head covering – baseball caps or headscarves are quite acceptable. All are welcome and no notification is needed – just turn up. If you need help with transport or are willing to offer a lift, please contact Jack Cairns (01937 572645), Jean Heeley (01937 573712) or Judith Pentith (01937 574965).
Advance Notices: Coffee Morning: Please support this fundraising event for the PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy) Association. The event will be held in the Callister Hall, Bardsey, on Saturday, March 21 from 10.30am to 12noon. There will be the usual raffle, tombola, bring and buy and bookstall, not forgetting tea and biscuits – and, hopefully, coffee. Admission 50p.
Acorn Ladies Luncheon Club is presenting ‘A Fashion Show’ by Claire Ross on Wednesday afternoon, March 25 at East Keswick Village Hall, doors open at 1pm. Tickets at £5 include afternoon tea and are available from Janita Dedicoat on 01937 573923.
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Friday, March 06, 2009
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Gas Mains Works in Main Street: If all has been completed to schedule and there are no more delays due to bad weather, the village should by now be getting back to normal. (Though hasn’t it been pleasant not to have had commuting traffic rushing along our narrow streets?) It will be a great relief for our small businesses, who have surely suffered during the road closure. Please do support them – they need us to keep them going and wouldn’t we miss them if they were not there?
Women’s World Day of Prayer: Our local service is today, Friday, at 2pm in St Mary Magdalene Church, Moor Lane, when the singing will be led by the Ecumenical Choir. Everyone is welcome to attend this year’s interdenominational service which has been prepared by the Christian Women of Papua New Guinea.
Bardsey Horticultural Society: You’ve studied the seed catalogues, bought your seeds and are now looking forward to sowing them as soon as spring is in the air. If you haven’t room for a full vegetable patch or simply want to grow food on your patio, then get some tips at their March meeting tonight, Friday. Steve Wright will give a talk on ‘growing vegetables and herbs in containers’ at 7.45pm in Bardsey Village Hall. Non members welcome for £1 charge.
East Keswick Wildlife Trust: Is holding a work party in Ox Close Wood tomorrow, Saturday and everyone is welcome to join in. No experience is necessary, so do please go along to enjoy the lovely surroundings of this ancient wood. Meet at Crabtree Lane car park at 10am. Contact Melanie Smith on 01937 574140 for information.
Church services this Sunday, the second Sunday of Lent: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am, celebrated by the Rev, Jeff King;
Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be led by the Rev Trevor Dixon and will include Communion and the Lenten Cross. It will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall.
Lent Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s this Wednesday at 11am, celebrated by the Rev David Kirby. You will be warmly welcomed at any of these services.
East Keswick Women’s Institute: At their next meeting on Tuesday, March 10, Mrs Grace Pacey will be telling them about 1,000 years of English Embroidery. If this sounds appealing to you, why not join them? They meet at 2pm in the Verity Room at East Keswick Village Hall and visitors are always welcome.
“TOGETHER” in Bardsey and East Keswick: After the success of last year’s Lent visits, a further programme of visits has been arranged this year, and a warm welcome is offered to all who wish to go along. The first visit is to the Coptic Orthodox Church, Arthington on Wednesday, March 11. Based in what was formerly St Peter’s Anglican Church, the Coptic Church, Arthington, serves a congregation drawn from West and North Yorkshire. The Coptic faith is one of the oldest forms of Christianity. Meet at the Church at 7.30pm (car park adjacent to the church). Please go along and join these visits, whether or not you normally go to church. No notification is needed – just turn up and you will be warmly welcomed. If you need help with transport or are willing to offer a lift, please contact Jack Cairns (01937 572645), Jean Heeley (01937 573712) or Judith Pentith (01937 574965).
East Keswick Art: Their 2009 programme continues this month with Alex Purves as their watercolours tutor this Thursday, March 12, and Hector Fraser introducing them to acrylics on Thursday, March 26. Their meetings are in the Verity Room at the village hall between 2pm and 4pm. For further details contact David Howe on 01937 573612, eastkeswickart@aol.com or look at their website www.eastkeswickart.co.uk .
East Keswick Rainbows Need new Leaders: Together, Maxine Morgan, Valerie Payne and Rosemary Voss set up the 1st East Keswick Rainbow Unit and, as Rainbow Guiders, they have enjoyed thirteen memorable years but have decided to move on to pastures new. They leave at the end of the summer term in July 2009. As you are probably aware, their roles are totally voluntary but the rewards are immeasurable. If you are interested in ensuring that the East Keswick Rainbow Unit continues, please call Susan Marley, their District Commissioner, on 01937 579468 to discuss becoming a Rainbow Guider. This is a thriving Unit with a healthy waiting list and is a much-valued integral part of Guiding in East Keswick.
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Friday, February 27, 2009
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Gas Mains Works in Main Street: United Utilities report that the recent bad weather has delayed progress and work will extend into a ninth week. Mains connections are being completed and the contractors request that villagers exercise special care around the road works, particularly those near Brooklands. They are concerned that some motorists have moved big metal fencing barriers, leaving road works in a potentially dangerous situation. Anyone purposely moving roadwork barriers to force a route through, which is closed, not only endangers themselves and others but risks prosecution under the Road Traffic Act for ignoring road signs giving an order. Were they to cause or suffer damage, they would also find their car insurance invalidated by their actions. This does not reflect well on our village – can we assume that it is down to those passing through the village and not to villagers?
Children’s Society Coffee Morning – Tomorrow, Saturday: Please support this fund raising event at the home of Elizabeth and Eddie Tinsley, Quincey Dale, Moor Lane, East Keswick. There will be the usual raffle, bring and buy stall and book stall from 10.30am to 12noon. For those that hold them, it is also an opportunity to bring along collection boxes for emptying. If you are unable to attend, please let Elizabeth have your box beforehand.
Church Services this Sunday, the first Sunday of Lent: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am, celebrated by the Rev Peter Burrows, the Archdeacon of Leeds; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be led by the Rev Graham Haslam from York and will include the Lenten Cross. It will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. Eucharist will also be celebrated at St Mary Magdalene’s every Wednesday at 11am during Lent, this week by the Rev Jeff King.
You will be warmly welcomed at any of these services.
Contacting the Parish: A parish secretary and administrator has been appointed. Mrs Elizabeth Otty can be contacted by email on bardseyparishchur@btinternet.com. An answerphone has been installed at the vicarage and any messages left on that number (01937 572243) will be dealt with promptly by the parish secretary, churchwarden or member of the PCC. If you prefer, or in the event of any difficulty, the churchwarden, Mike Thorn, can also be contacted on 0113 2893301.
Seniors’ Coffee: Meets as usual on the first Tuesday in the Methodist Church Hall. Everyone is welcome to join them from 10.45am to noon on March 3. If you require a lift, contact Voluntary Care on 01937 572836.
Voluntary Care: This group is available to help anyone of any age, who needs assistance, transport locally to doctors’ surgeries etc, or lifts to their monthly coffee mornings. They also do home visits for anyone who is alone or house-bound. For help this month please phone Fiona Siekierkowski on 01937 572836. If she is unavailable, then ring Jan Dower 572149, Margaret Bury 574136 or Susan Priestley 572227 (all 01937).
East Keswick Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association: Their next meeting is in East Keswick Village Hall on Tuesday, March 3at 7.30pm when Joan Scoot will give a talk entitled ‘A Wren at Bletchley Park’.
Advance Notices: Please note the dates now – further details next week.
Women’s World Day of Prayer: Our local service is next Friday, March 6, at 2pm.
Bardsey Horticultural Society will provide tips for those who wish to ‘Grow their Own’ but do not have room for a vegetable patch at their meeting, also next Friday evening, March 6.
East Keswick Wildlife Trust is holding a work party in Ox Close Wood on Saturday, March 7 at 10am.
WI Jumble Sale: This will now take place on Saturday, March 14 at 2pm in East Keswick Village Hall. The members will be collecting jumble between 2pm and 4pm on Friday, March 13 and would be grateful if you would leave it outside the front door of your house in a prominent place, marked for the WI: clothes, toys, bric a brac etc but no large pieces of furniture, please. Do please try to support this event as the proceeds are used to fund village activities. If you have any problems regarding the collection of your jumble, please contact Judy Roberts 01937 573074 or Pat Stodart 01937 572622.
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Friday, February 20, 2009
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Retirement of Rev Raymond Pearson: This evening, Friday, at 7.30pm in the village hall, sees the village’s farewell supper for the Rev’Raymond and Anne Pearson. We wish them a long and happy retirement.
Church services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am, celebrated for the last time by the vicar, the Rev Raymond Pearson. There will be a Farewell ‘Faith Lunch’ in the Callister Hall, Bardsey, at noon.
Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be led by the Lay Pastor, Mrs Heather Shipman. It will followed by refreshments in the Church Hall.
All will be made most welcome at either service.
A BIG BREW – Tuesday Coffee Shop: This week is the start of ‘Fair Trade Fortnight’. Go along to the Methodist Church’s ‘Big Brew’ on Tuesday, February 24, from 10.30am to noon – enjoy the friendly atmosphere and, of course, the coffee/tea. There will be a charge of 50p and money raised will go to charity.
Parish Council Meeting: The parish council will meet on Tuesday, February 24 at 7.30pm in the Verity Room at the village hall. The first ten minutes are set aside for residents to bring any issues to the council’s attention. Minutes of parish council meetings can be found on the village website at www.eastkeswick.org.
Ash Wednesday, February 25 – the Start of Lent: The Eucharist will be celebrated at St Mary Magdalene’s at 11am.
Recognising the Covenant relationships that are developing locally between Anglicans and Methodists, there will be a United Service for Ash Wednesday at 7.30pm at St James' Parish Church, Church Street, Wetherby. There will be joint Anglican/Methodist leadership of the service and it is open to all. Members of ‘Churches Together in Bardsey and East Keswick’ will be attending and transport can be organised if needed. Please contact Jack Cairns 01937 572645 or John Pentith 01937 574965 to offer/request transport or for further information.
John Hartley: Further to last week’s item, which was written in anticipation of the event, I can add that the service of thanksgiving for John’s life was graced by the presence of two members his former regiment, based at Catterick. His son, Jeremy, writes ‘If there are annals of village history, perhaps the day will be remembered as, among very many other things, the day the Gurkhas came to East Keswick.’ A fitting tribute, surely, to an amazing life.
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Friday, February 13, 2009
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
John Hartley: The funeral was held on Wednesday of John Hartley, former village post master. Following a family service at Harrogate crematorium, there was a service of thanksgiving at East Keswick Methodist Church. Among others, this was attended by the British Legion, where John had long been a member. Following the death of Nan fourteen months ago, John moved into residential care in Boroughbridge. A familiar figure in the village, he is already much missed. We extend our condolences to his family.
My apologies to those expecting a plug last week for the Bardsey Horticultural Society and WI’s monthly meetings. The copy left me in good time and was acknowledged by the Wetherby News staff but somehow disappeared into the ether never to be seen again! Here goes for the coming week.
Church Services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am will be led by Mrs Ruth Blakey from Church Fenton. It will followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. All will be made most welcome at either service.
Tuesday Coffee – it’s fun – it’s free – it’s friendly: East Keswick Methodist Church is serving tea, coffee and biscuits (and maybe cake!) on the other Tuesday mornings, not used by the Voluntary Care Group’s Seniors’ get-together, from 10.30am to 12noon. There is no charge and you can sit and drink coffee and chat for as long as you like. There is an opportunity for you to meet one of the leadership team at the Church. This Tuesday, February 17, Steve (the Rev Steve Barlow) and Trevor (Rev Trev) will be there so, if anyone would like a word with one of them, do drop in. Everyone is welcome – you do not have to be a ‘senior’!
Help Needed – 1: Can you spare two hours every five weeks? The Meals on Wheels service, which is run by the WRVS, needs some new volunteers to deliver meals to Collingham, Bardsey, East Keswick and Harewood. If you are able to help deliver lunches to local housebound villagers on a Tuesday or a Friday, please contact Gaynor Anning on 01937 572890.
East Keswick Parish Council: Any resident planning to attend this month’s meeting of the parish council is reminded that it will take place one week later than normal, on Tuesday, February 24 at 7.30pm.
Help Wanted – 2: East Keswick Toddler Group needs someone to serve tea, coffee, juice and biscuits to parents, carers and toddlers on a Thursday morning between 9.45am and 11.30am (term time only). A ‘thank you’ of £10 will be made for each session. If you are interested, please contact any of the following: Angela Syson 01937 579231, Barbara Trantor 01937 573701 or Heather Douglas 01937 572678.
East Keswick Flower Club: There are some vacancies in the Flower Club and they would welcome anyone interested in joining. If you like flowers and good company, then this could be for you. It isn’t necessary for you to be able to arrange flowers but you could always learn if you wanted to. Their next meeting is on Thursday, February 19, when Vanessa Wellock demonstrates ‘Design with a Difference’. So come to East Keswick Village Hall at 1.30pm as a visitor and see if you like it!
East Keswick Local History Group – Buildings Day School: This spring they will be looking at some of the building styles which contribute to the traditional character of the village. The Yorkshire Vernacular Buildings Study Group plans to lead talks, village walks and instruction in recording buildings, on Sunday, April 26. They will be based at the village hall and a ploughman’s lunch will be provided for participants. Before then they would like to collect information relating to our pre 1900 properties and particularly those older than about 1860. If you have the deeds to your property or any stories about its early history they would like to hear from you. For further information and/or a booking form, email localhistorygroup@eastkeswick.org.uk or telephone Liz Parr on 01937 572867.
East Keswick Village Gala: A number of volunteers have stepped forward to form a committee to organise a village gala this summer. While arrangements are at an early stage a provisional date has been proposed. Please put Saturday 13 June in your diaries – if it changes, I’ll let you know.
Climate Change Initiatives: The Government acknowledges that the debate on climate change is over. Scientists are in agreement that it is happening – and faster than had been expected. Forecasts of changes which were predicted in 80 years time may happen within the next 15 – 20 years. 50% of all carbon emissions reductions need to come from domestic households and the rest from commercial and industrial use. As part of the Transition Towns Initiative (www.transitiontowns.org) Wetherby and its neighbouring parishes in the Wetherby and Harewood wards are encouraged to become more resilient to the future adverse effects of Climate Change and Peak Oil through developing local initiatives. An Action Group is being set up for the Wetherby and Harewood wards and anyone interested in joining would be welcome. Please contact Janet Thornton (East Keswick Parish Council) at janet.thornton@btopenworld.com or 01937 572837 or David Gluck (Aberford Parish Council) at David.Gluck@ecotec.com for more information.
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Friday, February 06, 2009
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Bardsey Horticultural Society: For a look behind the scenes at flower shows such as Hampton Court, join them tonight, Friday, in the Callister Hall at 7.45pm. Peter Holden of Springfield Nurseries, Nelson, will give a talk about ‘the good, the bad and the beautiful’, including tips on preparing exhibits for showing. The nursery specialises in campanulas as well as micro vegetables, and Peter will offer a selection of seedlings, onion and garlic sets for sale. Non members welcome for £1 charge.
Church services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am will be led by the Minister, Rev Steve Barlow, and include Holy Communion. It will followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. All will be made most welcome at either service.
Tuesday Coffee – it’s fun – it’s free – it’s friendly: East Keswick Methodist Church is serving tea, coffee and biscuits (and maybe cake!) on the other Tuesday mornings, not used by the Voluntary Care Group’s Seniors’ get-together, from 10.30am to 12noon. There is no charge and you can sit and drink coffee and chat for as long as you like. There is an opportunity for you to meet one of the leadership team at the Church. This Tuesday, February 10, Steve (the Rev Steve Barlow) will be there so, if anyone would like a word with him, do drop in. Everyone is welcome – you do not have to be a ‘senior’!
East Keswick Women’s Institute: Their next meeting is also on Tuesday, February 10 at 2pm in the Verity Room of the village hall when Mrs Norah Mayes will speak on ‘Commemorative Glass’. Visitors are always welcome, why not go along and join them?
East Keswick Local History Group – Buildings Day School: This spring they will be looking at some of the building styles which contribute to the traditional character of the village. The Yorkshire Vernacular Buildings Study Group plans to lead talks, village walks and instruction in recording buildings, on Sunday, April 26. They will be based at the village hall and a ploughman’s lunch will be provided for participants. Before then they would like to collect information relating to our pre 1900 properties and particularly those older than about 1860. If you have the deeds to your property or any stories about its early history they would like to hear from you. For further information and/or a booking form, e-mail localhistorygroup@eastkeswick.org.uk or telephone Liz Parr on 01937 572867.
East Keswick Village Gala: A number of volunteers have stepped forward to form a committee to organise a village gala this summer. While arrangements are at an early stage a provisional date has been proposed. Please put Saturday, June 13 in your diaries – if it changes, I’ll let you know.
Climate Change Initiatives: The Government acknowledges that the debate on climate change is over. Scientists are in agreement that it is happening – and faster than had been expected. Forecasts of changes which were predicted in 80 years time may happen within the next 15 – 20 years. 50% of all carbon emissions reductions need to come from domestic households and the rest from commercial and industrial use. As part of the Transition Towns Initiative (www.transitiontowns.org) Wetherby and its neighbouring parishes in the Wetherby and Harewood wards are encouraged to become more resilient to the future adverse effects of Climate Change and Peak Oil through developing local initiatives. An Action Group is being set up for the Wetherby and Harewood wards and anyone interested in joining would be welcome. Please contact Janet Thornton (East Keswick Parish Council) at janet.thornton@btopenworld.com or 01937 572837 or David Gluck (Aberford Parish Council) at David.Gluck@ecotec.com for more information.
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Friday, January 30, 2009
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Church Services this Sunday: Candlemass Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be led by the Rev Trevor Dixon. It will followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. All will be made most welcome at either service.
Ladies Desperately Seeking Men!: Bardsey and East Keswick Ecumenical Choir, formed in 1990, is urgently in need of men. Current membership is six sopranos, four contraltos, two tenors and one bass (who is lonely!). This sociable group performs locally as required and, whilst appealing for men, ladies are not excluded. Men who sing, albeit it in the bath or shower, should identify themselves! There are NO auditions. Come to East Keswick Methodist Church, Main Street, on a Monday evening between 7.45pm and 9pm to find out what goes on. You are guaranteed a warm welcome – 70ºF! Be part of the 2009 programme: Wednesday April 8, 7.30pm at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, East Keswick, ‘The Cross of Christ’ – Musical Devotion for Holy Week; July/August, venue to be arranged, a summer light music concert; Saturday, November 28, 7.30 p.m. at All Hallows’ Church, Bardsey, an open invitation to all singers to join in ‘Handel’s Messiah Part 1 + Hallelujah Chorus’; Monday, December 21, 7pm at East Keswick Methodist Church, The ‘Villages’ Community Carols. Contact Malcolm Bury on 01937 574136.
Seniors’ Coffee: Meets as usual on the first Tuesday in the Methodist Church Hall. Everyone is welcome to join them from 10.45am to 12noon on February 3. If you need a lift contact Voluntary Care on 01937 572227.
Voluntary Care: Help is available for anyone who needs assistance or transport locally to doctors’ and dentists’ surgeries etc. They also do home visits for anyone who is alone or house-bound. For help this month please phone Fiona Siekierkowski on 01937 572836. If she is unavailable, then ring Jan Dower 01937 572149 Margaret Bury 01937 574136 or Susan Priestley 01937 572227.
East Keswick Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association: This month’s meeting is at the Fig and Fennel Restaurant in Wetherby at no later than 6.30pm on Tuesday, February 3.
Gas Mains Works in Main Street: United Utilities report they are on schedule, having laid 150m of the 470m new pipe work required. The road works seem to be working quite smoothly and staff have been enabling a through route to operate during some evenings. Saturday working has been brought in on the last three weekends to keep progress to schedule. Bus services have also worked quite well, though, following comments received, the first shuttle bus of the day has been brought forward four minutes to 7.10am, enabling a connection to be kept with the X98 Leeds service at Collingham, as this departure runs earlier than subsequent ones. For full details of shuttle bus and school bus services and other road work information, please see the village website at www.eastkeswick.org.
East Keswick Village Hall: A very successful New Year’s Eve Party was enjoyed by 115 people, with a further ten, who could not be accommodated, being disappointed. The test of a good event is how many times you get asked, ”Are we going to do it next year?” and, at present, the answer is, “Yes”. Look out for the publicity in the autumn if you missed out on this last occasion and would like to come this year. David Wort extends many thanks to all the volunteers who made this year’s event possible.
Advance Notices: Retirement of Rev Raymond Pearson: On Friday, February 20 at 7.30pm. There will be a light supper in the village hall to provide an opportunity for the village to say thank you for the way Raymond has ministered to us over the last 14 years at our weekly services, at baptisms, weddings, funerals, house communion and by hospital visiting. A small presentation from the village will be made to Anne and Raymond at this event. Please contact Peter Anning on 01937 572890 if you are able to attend. There will be a parish farewell at noon on Sunday, February 22, this being the Sunday on which Raymond retires. This will take the form of a ‘Faith Lunch’, which Brenda Sanderson has offered to co-ordinate. Everyone from across the parish is encouraged to attend but it would be helpful if you could let Brenda know (01937 573352) if you plan to come and also what your contribution to the lunch might be.
East Keswick Village Hall - 5th Gourmet Dinner: This will be held on March 28 at a cost of £28 per head. Numbers are being limited to 100. Please book early to reserve your table of eight or ten or twelve. Smaller parties can be arranged in mixed groups. Special dietary arrangements can be made on request. To book now, contact Peter Anning on 01937 572890.
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Friday, January 23, 2009
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Village GP: After a long period of illness, Dr Christopher Watson, who came to East Keswick as its resident doctor some forty years ago, died in Harrogate Hospital on Thursday afternoon last week. His funeral takes place this afternoon, Friday, at 2.30pm at St. Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane. We extend our condolences to Wendy and her family.
Church services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be led by the Lay Pastor, Mrs Heather Shipman. It will followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. All will be made most welcome at either service.
East Keswick Toddler Group: Meets every Thursday from 10am to 11.30am, during term time, at East Keswick Village Hall, for parents and carers of babies and toddlers. It provides a fun and relaxed environment for you and your child. Varied activities include play, craft, and seasonal themes. Tea, coffee, juice and biscuits are provided. You are invited to join them. Contact Heather Douglas on 01937 572678.
East Keswick Local History Group: Their first meeting of the New Year continues the WW1 theme of their November meeting. Carole Smithies MBE will give a talk about the Crossgates ammunitions factory entitled ‘The Barnbow Lassies’ – the contribution of women in WW1. Members are reminded that annual subscriptions are due when they meet in the Verity Room of East Keswick Village Hall on Thursday, January 29 at 7.45pm. Visitors are also welcome and their £3 entrance will include a glass of wine.
A Free Lunch?: Yes, there is such a thing! Food always brings people together – never more so than when you are an invited guest. Last Friday saw some sixty to seventy ‘seniors’ being entertained by the ladies of the East Keswick Women’s Institute. As always they put on an excellent spread, which was much appreciated by everyone. Thank you, ladies.
WI Jumble Sale: In view of the ongoing gas works, this annual event will probably be postponed until March. A new date will be advised when a decision has been made. Please hold on to your unwanted items until then – the income generated will help to provide next year’s lunch.
More food!: East Keswick Village Hall Annual Draw Night Supper was held last Saturday evening. The proceedings started with a concert given by the ‘Wetherby Light Music Singers’. With a varied selection of songs, their excellent performance was much appreciated. This was followed by a superb supper, laid on by the ladies of the committee, with wonderful sweets provided by the men. To round off the evening the Annual Draw was made and cheques should be with the lucky recipients this week.
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Friday, January 16, 2009
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Annual Village Hall Draw Night Supper: This will be held tomorrow evening Saturday, at 7.30pm in the village hall. The evening will consist of a supper and entertainment, culminating in the drawing of the large annual prizes. It also provides an opportunity for those members whose subs are due to pay on the night. Those who have not yet joined can sign up there and then. Existing members should have already received a booking form for the supper. While seat reservations were requested for last week, if you ring the treasurer, Malcolm Brook, on 01937 572360, they may be able to fit you in. Even if you are unable to come to the supper, new members of the draw (which has monthly, as well as the annual, prizes) are always welcome and details can be obtained from Malcolm, who will be pleased to hear from you and answer your questions.
Church Services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be the annual Covenant Service, including Holy Communion, and will be led by the Minister, Rev Steve Barlow. It will followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. All will be made most welcome at either service.
Tuesday Coffee – it’s Fun – it’s Free – it’s Friendly: East Keswick Methodist Church will continue serving tea, coffee and biscuits (and maybe cake!) on the other Tuesday mornings, not used by the Voluntary Care Group’s Seniors’ get-together, from 10.30am to 12noon. There is no charge and you can sit and drink coffee and chat for as long as you like. There is an opportunity for you to meet one of the leadership team at the Church. Most weeks the Rev Trevor Dixon (Rev Trev As he likes to be known) will be available. He has a special responsibility in East Keswick and you may see him around in the village on a Tuesday, so do come and meet him. Steve and Heather (Rev Steve Barlow and Lay Pastor Heather Shipman) will also be around during coffee on some Tuesdays. Everyone is welcome. Do please come and join them.
Parish Council Meeting: The parish council will meet on Tuesday, January 20 at 7.30pm in the Verity Room at the village hall. The first ten minutes are set aside for residents to bring any issues to the council’s attention. Minutes of parish council meetings can be found on the village website at www.eastkeswick.org.
East Keswick Village Hall: The Village Hall Committee has arranged for Leeds City Council to site a Mixed Bottle bank and a Paper Bank (No cardboard) in the village hall car park. These facilities are for the use of the village. Please help to keep the area tidy and clean. If the bins are full, please take your items to another site. The Bottle Bank in the Duke of Wellington Car Park is also for the use of the village.
East Keswick Women’s Institute Jumble Sale: This will take place on February 21 in East Keswick Village Hall. Notices about collection will be sent out nearer the time. They appreciate that there are many charity calls for donations of surplus goods but, as a village organization, they do contribute to the village – one such benefit is the Seniors’ Lunch being held today; excellent food, good company and always popular. Do please remember them before you send your unwanted items elsewhere.
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Friday, January 09, 2009
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Duke of Wellington Reopens: The Duke of Wellington Inn is undergoing some refurbishment and is due to reopen sometime in February. A manager will run the inn whilst the owners, Enterprise Inns, continue to advertise for tenants. The Inn has had a chequered past over recent years as a number of people took over the tenancy and failed, but in previous decades it had been a very different story, attracting a following from a wide swathe of North Leeds.
Bardsey Horticultural Society: Bardsey Horticultural Society meets in the Callister Hall this evening, Friday, at 7.45pm. A short AGM will be followed by John Ellis’ talk about Tropical World at Roundhay Park. Non members welcome.
Church Services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be led by Mrs Christine Bennett from Tadcaster. It will followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. All will be made most welcome at either service.
Women’s Institute: East Keswick Women’s Institute will meet on Tuesday, January 13 at 2pm in the Verity Room at East Keswick Village Hall. Mr Ted Clements, an excellent speaker, will return to give them the second part of his ‘Travels with a Camera’. This year his presentation contains pictures and comments about his visit to St. Petersburg. Visitors and new members are always welcome.
East Keswick Junior Badminton: The new term starts on Tuesday, January 13. The session runs from 6.30pm to 7.30pm in East Keswick Village Hall. New members are welcome (must be at secondary school) from all villages in the surrounding area. Subs are £1 per week, with a £5 joining fee. They are also looking for a new coach – could suit a Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme participant as Community Service. If you are interested in either joining or helping, please contact Janet Thornton on 01937 572837 or janet.thornton@btopenworld.com for more details.
Seniors’ Lunch - Friday, January 16: Have you booked your place at the annual Seniors’ Lunch? If not, you may yet be able to reserve a seat if you ring either Pat Stodart on 01937 572622 or Judy Roberts on 01937 573074 immediately. The deadline was last Monday, but you may be lucky. Lunch is 12.30 for 1pm in East Keswick Village Hall.
Tug-of-War: The annual New Years Day tug-of-war contest between The Old Star and the Duke of Wellington went ahead, despite the fact that the Duke was closed. The event has been a tradition in the village on New Year’s Day for many years, organised by Jimmy Wilson. The crowds were entertained to a number of tugs-of-war, as children and women competed, as well as the usual men’s events. Some, like Captain Chuncky, were in fancy dress and the event, as always, made the perfect curtain-raiser to the New Year. Over £500 was raised on the day making a total of £1,200+ for Candlelighters, a very worthy cause.
Gas Mains Works in Main Street: For the latest news and information regarding the on-going work and bus details, don’t forget to check the village web site: www.eastkeswick.org.uk.
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Thursday, November 27, 2008
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Church services this Sunday, the first Sunday of Advent: Advent Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be led by the Rev Brian Tibbetts from Haxby and will include Communion and the first part of the Advent Liturgy. It will followed by refreshments in the Church Hall.; ‘Carols and Readings for Advent’ at All Hallows’ in Bardsey at 4pm. All will be made most welcome at these services.
Seniors’ Coffee: As usual all are welcome to drop in at the Methodist Church Hall on the first Tuesday, December 2. Coffee, biscuits and interesting conversation are available between 10.45am and noon and if you need a lift you can contact Voluntary Care.
Voluntary Care: This group is available to help anyone of any age, who needs assistance, transport locally to doctors’ surgeries etc, or lifts to their monthly coffee mornings. They also do home visits for anyone who is alone or house-bound. For help this month please phone Susan Priestley on 01937 572227. If she is unavailable, then ring, Fiona Siekierkowski 572836, Jan Dower 572149 or Margaret Bury 574136 (all 01937).
East Keswick YCA: East Keswick Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association will also meet on Tuesday in the village hall at 7.30pm for their Christmas party. All are invited to join them – please bring with you a contribution for the faith supper. On Friday, December 12 they will be holding their Christmas Lunch at Scarthingwell Golf Club. Anyone wishing to attend is asked to let Eileen Gilchrist know if they haven’t already done so.
PHAB Coffee Morning: This year, for the first time, the PHAB Coffee Morning will be held at Bardsey Village Hall on Saturday, December 6 from 10am to 12noon, when they will be graced with the presence of the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Leeds. Please do go along and join them. he morning has three benefits: some of their disabled members will enjoy a morning out; it is a chance to learn a little more about PHAB in Leeds; as a small independent charity, they hope to raise some of the necessary funds to enable them to provide their special transport, outings and holidays for PHAB members next year. If you can help with raffle prizes or things to sell (cakes, plants, DVDs, bric-a-brac) Ann Hart, tel. 01937 573722, will be pleased to collect at any time. Tickets are now on sale at 50p including coffee and biscuits.
‘A Service for Everyone’: Last Sunday saw more than 80 people in the congregation at the Methodist Church for this united service, planned by the Ecumenical House Group and the Ecumenical Choir. Led by the choir, they joined in well known hymns and were truly uplifted by the preaching of the Rev’d Stephen Burgess, Chair of the York and Hull District of the Methodist Church. This is the second such service and, with the enthusiastic support of the congregations of all the Bardsey and East Keswick Churches, it is proposed to make it an annual event, with plans for next year already under way. The offertory realised £240 for Martin House Hospice.
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Friday, November 21, 2008
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Church services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; ‘Together in Bardsey and East Keswick’: Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, sees members of the four churches in Bardsey and East Keswick joining together for a United Service. It has been planned by the Ecumenical House Group and will include the singing of popular hymns, led by the Ecumenical Choir. The service will be led by the Lay Pastor, Mrs Heather Shipman and the guest preacher will be Rev Stephen Burgess, chair of the York & Hull District of the Methodist Church. Please come and join in, whether or not you normally go to church. You will be most welcome. Coffee, tea and biscuits will be available in the Church Hall after the service.
East Keswick Flower Club: The Christmas demonstration by Ian Lloyd, from Cheshire, is on Tuesday, November 25. If you have not yet obtained a ticket and would like to go, do get in touch with any committee member as soon as possible. The price of a ticket is £8.50.
St Mary Magdalene’s: Some residents have been distressed by the amount of dog fouling around family graves in the churchyard. Dog owners are asked to consider whether there may be more suitable places for them to exercise their pets and are reminded to be vigilant and always clean up after them.
Gas Mains Works in Main Street: So far the contractor has successfully laid 130m of new plastic pipeline between Pool Bridge and the junction of Laurel Close. However, for safety reasons they have to temporarily postpone the rest of the project until the New Year. This is because worsening ground conditions have compromised the safety of on-site working for their staff. The site should be cleared and the bus lay-by re-opened by today, Friday. To guarantee safety for their engineers once work re-starts, they have applied to the local highway authority for a full road closure for a period of up to five weeks. We are assured that access to residents will be maintained. The contractor is currently in talks with the local bus company about arrangements for local services and we will be contacted nearer the time to explain what is happening. For any questions or concerns please contact their customer services team on 0845 6340521 or your Customer Liaison Officer Amanda White on 07825 539156. Alternatively please visit their website www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk for further updates on these works.
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Friday, November 14, 2008
East Keswick Area News
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‘Call My Bluff’ Winetasting: Do not forget this fund raising event for the village hall, which is tomorrow, Saturday at 7pm. You might still be in with a chance of a ticket, £12.50 per person, if you contact David Wort on 01937 573082.
Church Services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be a contemporary service led by Nick Payling from Wetherby. The service will be followed by refreshments in the church Hhll. You will be most welcome at either church.
‘A Time to Remember’: The Methodist Church would like to invite you to a ‘Service of Remembrance and Reflection’ this Sunday at 2.15pm. This will be a reflective and meditative time during which they will remember those we have loved and lost. This is not restricted to those who worship at the chapel or who have held services there. All are welcome. If you would like further information about the service, please ring Steve on 01937 582854 or Heather on 01937 587539.
Parish Council Meeting: The parish council will meet on Tuesday, November 18 at 7.30pm in the Verity Room at the village hall. The first 10 minutes are set aside for residents to bring any issues to the council’s attention. Minutes of parish council meetings can be found on the village website at www.eastkeswick.org.
East Keswick Wildlife Trust Autumn Talk - Red Kite Update: Everyone is invited to join them for their autumn talk on Wednesday, November 19, when Doug Simpson will update them on the red kite project at Harewood. The talk will be held in East Keswick Methodist Church Hall at 8pm.
East Keswick Flower Club: This month’s meeting is on Thursday, November 20, when Anne Simpson will demonstrate ‘Round and Round’. Tickets for the Christmas demonstration on Tuesday, November 25 are almost sold out, so do get in touch with any committee member as soon as possible if you would like to go. Price of the ticket is £8.50. The demonstrator is Ian Lloyd, from Cheshire.
East Keswick Methodist Craft Fair: The Methodist Church would like to thank all who supported this event on November 2. There was a record number of stalls and visitors were not deterred by the weather. At present a total of £710 has been raised, which will go to support the work of the Methodist school in Brikama, Gambia.
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Friday, November 07, 2008
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Bardsey Horticultural Society: The transformation of a redundant clay quarry in Cornwall with futuristic biospheres complete with exotic planting from different habitats around the world is the subject of their meeting tonight, Friday, at 7.45pm in Bardsey Village Hall. Donald Metcalf will give a talk on the Eden Project and its role in educating the public on mankind’s impact on the planet and its conservation of the world’s rich diversity of plants. Non members welcome for a £1 charge.
Church services this Remembrance Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am with Prayer for Peace and an Act of Remembrance; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be a traditional service led by the Rev Trevor Dixon and will include Holy Communion and an Act of Remembrance. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. A warm welcome awaits at either church.
Remembrance Sunday: The village’s Armistice Day Service, to commemorate those who have died in service to their country, will be held on Sunday, November 9, at 12noon at the War Memorial in Whitegate. The service will be conducted by the Rev Steve Barlow, the Methodist Minister. All are invited to attend.
‘A Time to Remember’: The Methodist Church would like to invite you to a ‘Service of Remembrance and Reflection’ on Sunday, November 16 at 2.15pm. This will be a reflective and meditative time during which they will remember those we have loved and lost. This is not restricted to those who worship at the chapel or who have held services there. All are welcome. If you would like further information about the service, please ring Steve on 01937 582854 or Heather on 01937 587539.
More Tuesday Coffee - it’s fun - it’s free - it’s friendly: During November and December East Keswick Methodist Church will be serving tea, coffee and biscuits (and maybe cake!) on the other Tuesday mornings, not used by the Voluntary Care Group’s Seniors’ get-together, from 10.30am to 12noon. There will be no charge and you can sit and drink coffee and chat for as long as you like. There will also be an opportunity for you to meet one of the leadership team at the Church. Most weeks the Rev Trevor Dixon, the new member of staff, will be available. He has a special responsibility in East Keswick and you may see him in the village on a Tuesday, so come and meet him. Steve and Heather (Rev Steve Barlow and Lay Pastor Heather Shipman) will also be around during coffee on some Tuesdays. Everyone is welcome. Do please come and join them.
East Keswick Women’s Institute: Their next meeting on Tuesday, November 11 will be their AGM and a short talk on the WI. This will be followed by a jewellery sale given by Christine Hanlon. All profits go to St Gemma’s Hospice. Visitors welcome. AGM at 2pm. Jewellery approx 2.45pm.
East Keswick Art: The club meets this month on Thursdays, November 13 and 27, 2pm-4pm at East Keswick Village Hall. New members are most welcome – including beginners. For more information please contact David Howe on 01937 573612.‘Call My Bluff’ Winetasting: Tickets are going well for this event on Saturday, November 15 at 7pm in the village hall – a light hearted evening, pitting your wine knowledge against that of the resident experts and bluffers. Table of 8: £100; or £12.50 per head. If you have not yet booked your seat then contact David Wort on 01937 573082 without delay.
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Friday, October 31, 2008
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Snooker Club: East Keswick Snooker Club is looking for new members. Why not come and see the Snooker Room in the village hall? They have two excellent tables set in convivial surroundings. Membership starts this month (November) and is as follows: Seniors £15, Adults £20, 17-21 £10 per year, no joining fee. The club is open between 9am and 10pm. Why not give it a try? Contact Peter Annely on 01937 574868.
Church services this Sunday: There will be no service at St Mary Magdalene’s this Sunday; the congregation will join the Parish Church of All Hallows’, Bardsey at 10.30am to celebrate All Saints’ Sunday with the Parish Festival Eucharist, followed by a Parish Lunch in the Callister Hall.
Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am will be a contemporary service, led by Donald Milne from Wetherby. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. You will be most welcome at either church.
Reminder: The Annual Christmas Craft Fair will be held in the village hall this Sunday, November 2, 1pm – 4.30pm, with stalls offering a wide selection of good quality gifts. Proceeds will go to the building and work of the Methodist School in Brikama, Gambia. Admission, £1, includes light refreshments.
Seniors’ Coffee: As usual all are welcome to drop in at the Methodist Church Hall on the first Tuesday – November 4. Coffee, biscuits and interesting conversation are available between 10.45am and noon and if you need a lift you can contact Voluntary Care.
Voluntary Care: This group is available to help anyone of any age, who needs assistance, transport locally to doctors’ surgeries etc, or lifts to their monthly coffee mornings. They also do home visits for anyone who is alone or house-bound. For help this month please phone Susan Priestley on 01937 572227. If she is unavailable, then ring, Fiona Siekierkowski 01937 572836, Jan Dower 01937 572149 or Margaret Bury 01937 574136.
Toddler Group: East Keswick Toddler Group meets every Thursday 10am - 11.30am (Term Time) at East Keswick Village Hall for parents and carers of babies and toddlers; a fun and relaxed environment for you and your child. There are varied activities including play, craft and seasonal themes. Tea, coffee, juice and biscuits are provided. You are invited to join them. Contact Heather Douglas on 01937 572678.
East Keswick Local History Group: Many of us are familiar with the mature lime trees with their commemorative plaques on Crabtree Lane. The first trees were planted in a ceremony on January 31 1920 in memory of those who died in the war. Will Lifford has been researching the circumstances of those local people who gave their lives and will reveal his findings at their next meeting. Visitors are welcome to join them on Thursday, November 6, in East Keswick Village Hall at 7.45pm.
Bardsey Horticultural Society: Their monthly meeting takes place next Friday, November 7, when Donald Metcalf will give a talk on the Eden Project.
Remembrance Sunday: The village’s Armistice Day Service, to commemorate those who have died in service to their country, will be held on Sunday, November 9, at 12noon at the War Memorial in Whitegate. The service will be conducted by the Rev Steve Barlow, the Methodist Minister. All are invited to attend.
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Friday, October 24, 2008
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574958
Clocks Back: British Summer Time ends at 2am on Sunday. Do not forget to put your clocks BACK one hour on Saturday night – and enjoy that extra hour in bed!
Church services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am will be led by Rev Trevor Dixon and will include Holy Communion. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. You will be most welcome at either church.
Reminder 1: The Ecumenical Choir starts up again on Monday, October 27 at 7.45pm in the Methodist Church on Main Street, East Keswick. All are welcome - you do not need to ‘belong’ to any of the churches, just enjoy a good sing. For further information, please contact Malcolm Bury on 01937 574136 or Jim Dedicoat on 01937 573923 - or just turn up on the night. They will be pleased to see you.
Reminder 2: Maggie’s Do is at East Keswick Village Hall on Wednesday, October 29 between 12noon and 4pm, where a good selection of quality gifts on interesting stalls will be available. Tickets £7 each, including a light lunch, from Maggie Richards on 01937 582492 or Janita Dedicoat on 01937 573923. Proceeds will go to the neo-natal unit.
Christmas Craft Fair: The Methodist Church is holding its Annual Craft Fair in the Village Hall on Sunday, November 2, 1pm-4.30pm. There will be some familiar faces but also a number of new ones, with a wide selection of good quality gifts to tempt you. If you are looking for something that bit different, then this is where you might find it; get a head start in your planning – all without having to face the city crowds. This year the proceeds are to go to the building and work of the Methodist School in Brikama, Gambia, which East Keswick Methodist Church has been supporting for some time. Admission, £1, includes light refreshments. The stalls include: Adults’ Clothing; Cakes; Children’s Clothing; Craft Supplies; Cushions etc.; Fair Trade Accessories, Bags, Home Products, Spa Products and Toys; Greetings Cards and Wrap; Handmade Jewellery; Health, Beauty and Nutrition Products; Knitwear; Notice Boards; Personalised Embroidery; Soaps and Beauty Products; Soft Toys; Usborne Books; Wood turned items. Make a note now to come along for that unusual present.
Beer Festival: The 4th Annual Beer Festival took place last Saturday and, by all accounts, was a great success. Unfortunately some latecomers were disappointed when the beer ran out early – next time they must order more supplies!
Retirement: Dick and Elizabeth Ward’s ‘Do’ was held on Sunday when some 80 or more friends from East Keswick and the surrounding villages came together in the village hall to mark their retirement and show their appreciation of our milkmen (or should that be milkpeople?), who have served the area for 28 years. John Priestley, Chairman of the Parish Council, spoke for all of us when he said how much they meant to the village and how much we shall miss them. He wished them a long and happy retirement before presenting them with an original cartoon by two local artists.
Advance Notice: ‘Call My Bluff’ Winetasting is on Saturday, November 15 at 7pm in the village hall – a light hearted evening, pitting your wine knowledge against that of the resident experts and bluffers. Table of eight: £100; or £12.50 per head. Contact David Wort on 01937 573082.
New Year’s Eve Party: A New Year’s Eve Party is also being planned for the village hall – enjoy your celebrations without the worry of arranging transport home. Good food and music for all. Details also from David Wort.
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Friday, October 24, 2008
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Beer Festival: Tomorrow, Saturday, in East Keswick Village Hall from 12noon to 10pm. There will be a great selection of Yorkshire beers as well as wine, soft drinks, food and music. Entry is £5 (children are free) and includes a souvenir glass and festival programme.
Church services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be a contemporary service led by the Minister, Rev Steve Barlow. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. A warm welcome awaits at either church.
Retirement Party: Dick and Elizabeth Ward’s ‘Do’: Don’t forget the wine and nibbles lunchtime gathering to mark the retirement of Dick and Elizabeth Ward on Sunday at 12.30pm in the Verity Room at the village hall. If you are planning to attend and you have not already done so, please advise John Priestley, Janet Thornton or June Gallant on 01937 572227, 572837 or 573365 to assist with catering.
Parish Council Meeting: The East Keswick Parish Council will meet on Tuesday, October 21 at 7.30pm in the Verity Room at the village hall. The first ten minutes are set aside for residents to bring any issues to the council’s attention. Minutes of Parish Council meetings can be found on the village website at www.eastkeswick.org.
East Keswick Art: A reminder that the remaining meetings of the club this month are on Thursday, October 23 and Thursday, October 30, 2pm-4pm at East Keswick Village Hall. New members are most welcome – including beginners. For more information please contact David Howe on 01937 573612.
Ecumenical Choir: They may not be quite ready to compete in ‘Last Choir Standing’ but the members of the choir, from Bardsey, East Keswick and the surrounding villages, lack nothing in their enthusiasm. As well as occasional support for church services, they also sing popular and traditional songs and put on concerts of light music. A very friendly group, new members are always welcome – they could do with some men! Rehearsals are on Monday evenings at 7.45pm in the Methodist Church on Main Street, East Keswick and will resume on October 27. For further information, please contact Malcolm Bury on 01937 574136 or Jim Dedicoat on 01937 573923 - or just turn up on the night. They will be pleased to see you.
Maggie’s Do: Ladies, why not shop early for Christmas? Be inspired! Go along to East Keswick Village Hall on Wednesday, October 29 between 12noon and 4pm, where a good selection of quality gifts on interesting stalls will be available. You will have the opportunity to purchase pearls and jewellery, beautiful handbags and scarves, country house china, Christmas cards and decorations etc. Tickets £7 each, to include a light lunch, are available from Maggie Richards on 01937 582492 or Janita Dedicoat on 01937 573923. Proceeds will go to the neo-natal unit.
Annual Leukaemia Research Coffee Morning: Marion Hickson is delighted to report that this event, held in Bardsey Village Hall last Saturday, raised £858 on the day. Together with money raised during the year, and some that has come in since, she plans to hand over £1,000 to the charity. Congratulations to Marion and her hard working team and grateful thanks to all who attended.
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Friday, October 10, 2008
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965:
Annual Leukaemia Research Coffee Morning: This will take place tomorrow, Saturday, in Bardsey Village Hall from 10am to noon. There will be the usual stalls, including and bring-and-buy cakes etc and the hope is that they can better last year’s record, with your help.Entry tickets, now available from Marion Hickson on 01937 572891, are still only 50p and you do get a cup of coffee! You can, of course, pay on the door. Please do go along if you can to support this very worth-while charity.
Church Services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St. Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15 am.
Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30 am, will be a traditional service, led by the Lay Pastor, Heather Shipman.
You will be most welcome at either church.
East Keswick Women’s Institute: At their meeting next Tuesday, October 14, the ladies will hear about “The Sex Life of Flowers” with Mr. Ben Emmett. Why not join them in the Verity Room at East Keswick Village Hall at 2 pm. Visitors are always welcome.
East Keswick Flower Club: This month’s meeting is on Thursday, October 16 and it is the turn for members for a “Food and Flowers” afternoon, with three “volunteers” doing flower arrangements and another three doing food demonstrations.Tickets for the Christmas demonstration by Ian Lloyd on Tuesday, November 25 are available from any committee member.
Gasworks in Main Street: Work to replace the gas mains in Main Street is scheduled to start on Monday next, October 13, and expected to last until 22 December. While the work is being carried out there may be disruption to traffic flow, parking and vehicular access to driveways but rights of way for pedestrians will not be blocked. All households in the area should already have received notification of how they may be affected personally. Anyone with any concerns should talk to the engineers on site or call 0845 6340521.
The 4th Annual East Keswick Beer Festival: Will be held on Saturday, October 18 from noon to 10pm in East Keswick Village Hall. There will be a great selection of Yorkshire beers, wine, soft drinks, food and music. Tickets are £5 (children are free) and include a souvenir glass and festival programme. Contact Will Lifford on 01937 572473 for tickets or information, or if you would like to help out on the day.
Dick and Elizabeth Ward – An invitation: The Parish Council is pleased to invite all villagers to a wine and nibbles lunchtime gathering to mark the retirement of Dick and Elizabeth Ward, who retired on August 31 after serving their customers and the village diligently over 28 years. If you are able to attend the celebration, the Parish Council would be pleased to see you on Sunday, October 19 at 12.30pm in the Verity Room at the village hall. To assist with catering, could you please let either John Priestley, Janet Thornton or June Gallant know if you are able to attend on 01937 572227, 572837 or 573365.
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Friday, September 12, 2008
East Keswick Area News
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By: Sarah Burckhardt
East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Church Services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am;
Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be a contemporary service led by Andrew Marshall from Wetherby. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. A warm welcome awaits at either church.
Parish Council Meeting: The parish council will meet on Tuesday, September 16 at 7.30pm in the Verity Room at East Keswick Village Hall. The first 10 minutes are set aside for residents to bring any issues to the council’s attention. Minutes of parish council meetings can be found on the village website at www.eastkeswick.org.
East Keswick Wildlife Trust: On Sunday, September 21, they are holding a ‘Bird Box Workshop’ making owl boxes and also smaller boxes for children to make and take home. This will be held at Greenfields, Whitegate, East Keswick at 10am. All materials will be supplied but they are asking for a contribution of £2.50 to help cover their costs. Please call Melanie Smith on 01937 574140 to reserve your place, by next Wednesday, September 17. Everyone is most welcome.
East Keswick Flower Club: Their next demonstration will be by Rosalind Walker entitled ‘Magic Moments’ on Thursday, September 18 at 1.30pm in East Keswick Village Hall. They are holding a Japanese tea party on Thursday, September 25, also in the village hall. Tickets can be obtained from any committee member, price £5.
East Keswick Local History Group: It’s that time again! Their 7th AGM takes place on Thursday, September 18 in East Keswick Village Hall at 7.45pm. After a short business meeting there will be wine and nibbles to accompany the theme for the evening ‘Within Living Memory’. As usual, visitors are welcome to join them on the evening and any new membership taken out this month will last until January 2010. They are always grateful to see copies of old pictures of the village and surrounding area, as well as to hear accounts of the past from residents. For more information please contact Liz Parr on 01937 572867.
Marie Curie Cancer Care: Anne Pearson would like to thank all who supported the Great Big Tea Party in June, helping to raise money for this very deserving charity. The weather did not dampen the friendly atmosphere and it raised the grand total of £370.
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Friday, August 29, 2008
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
End of an Era: Tomorrow, Saturday, sees the last milk delivery by Dick and Elizabeth Ward. For some thirty years or more, come rain, hail or shine, they have delivered the doorstep ‘pinta’ to houses throughout the village and beyond. I well remember the day we moved in – the following morning, much to our surprise, a pint of milk was on the doorstep. How did they know? Generous to a fault, they regularly donated supplies to various village fund raising events and Elizabeth somehow found the time to fit in some baking for the cause of the moment. Not only have they provided the delivery service, unrivalled in its reliability, but they have also been the eyes and ears of the village during that time of day when very few of us are up and about. Ever alert, on several occasions they have spotted something untoward and taken the necessary action, be it contacting the police or rousing the householder. They will be a very hard act to follow. Always cheerful and friendly, we may actually see more of them, out and about, as they keep more civilised hours, albeit there is a long list of jobs to be done! We thank them both and wish them a long and happy retirement.
Church Services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St. Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15 am.
Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30 am, will be led by the Minister, Rev. Steve Barlow and will include Holy Communion. The service will be followed by refreshments in the church hall. A warm welcome awaits at either church.
Seniors’ Coffee: There will be the usual Seniors’ Coffee Morning on Tuesday, September 2 in the Methodist Church Hall at 10.45am. Do come and enjoy a book swap, coffee and chat. If you require a lift, please contact Voluntary Care.
Voluntary Care: Anyone who needs help from the team this month is asked, in the first instance, to phone Margaret Bury 574136. If she is unavailable, then ring Susan Priestley 572227, Fiona Siekierkowski 572836 or Jan Dower 572149.
East Keswick Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association: Will also meet on Tuesday in the village hall at 7.30 pm. The talk this month is entitled
‘Caroll’s Northern Wonderland’ by Mr. Maurice Taylor from Ripon. All welcome.
East Keswick Badminton Club: The new season commences on Wednesday, September 3 at 7.30 pm. in East Keswick Village Hall and they are looking for new members. If you would like to join this successful and friendly group, then please contact one of the following for further details: Geoffrey Waterfield 01937 573062, Martin Ward 01937 572127 0r Andrew Lunn 01937 574234.
Bardsey Horticultural Society Annual Show: Saturday, September 6: Remember, entry forms must be submitted by next Thursday, September 4. Schedules and entry forms are available from committee members, local retail outlets or the entry secretary on 01937 573549.
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Friday, August 22, 2008
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965:
Church Services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St. Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15 am. Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am will be led by Andrew Marshall from Wetherby. The service will be followed by refreshments in the church hall. A warm welcome awaits at either church.
Congratulations: To Jean and Peter Barber who celebrate their Golden Wedding tomorrow, Saturday.
Christmas Craft Fair: Sunday, November 2 from 1pm to 4.30 pm. Bookings are now being taken for tables at the annual craft fair in East Keswick Village Hall. This year there is the opportunity to expand into the new Youth Room and new crafters, particularly if they offer something out of the ordinary, are invited to get in touch. Anyone who is interested or would like further details should contact Judith Pentith on 01937 574965 or pentith@bigfastweb.net. Early contact is advisable as tables are allocated on a first come first served basis and several have already been taken.
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Friday, August 15, 2008
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965:
Crown Green Bowling: Reminder: Bardsey Bowling Club invites you to join them tomorrow, Saturday, for an opportunity to try your hand at crown green bowling. Equipment, coaching and refreshments will be freely available. All you have to do is turn up at the green (situated behind Bardsey Village Hall) from 10am onwards and bring some flat soled shoes. All ages are welcome from 12 to 112. For further information ring Bill Fairbank on 01937 579644.
Church Services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St. Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15 am.
Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30 am will be led by the Lay Pastor, Heather Shipman.
You will be most welcome at either church.
Parish Council: The Parish Council will meet on Tuesday, August 19 at 7.30pm in the Verity Room at the Village Hall. The first 10 minutes are set aside for residents to bring any issues to the Council’s attention. Minutes of Parish Council meetings can be found on the village website at www.eastkeswick.org.
East Keswick Flower Club: Jean McClure will be demonstrating at their next meeting on Thursday, August 21 at 1.30 pm in East Keswick Village Hall. Her theme will be ‘Sheer Jeanious’.
Advance Notice: East Keswick Badminton Club meets on Wednesday evenings and is currently seeking new adult members. The new season will be commencing on September 3 at 7.30 pm in East Keswick Village Hall. If you would like to join this successful and friendly organisation, then please contact one of the members for further details: Geoffrey Waterfield 01937 573062, Martin Ward 01937 572127 0r Andrew Lunn 01937 574234.
Good Neighbours: It’s that time of year – we all have plenty of garden rubbish to dispose of but is a bonfire the best solution? This can cause inconvenience for neighbours who may be trying to dry the washing, hold a barbecue or even children playing in their garden, in those all-too-brief sunny spells. It is most unpleasant to be on the receiving end of somebody else’s smoke and ash. Now that we all have Leeds City Council’s brown bins, which will accommodate most garden waste, there should be no need to inflame your rubbish or your neighbours. If you have not yet received a brown bin, and have not had any success by telephoning LCC yourself, then the Clerk to the Parish Council, June Gallant, is willing to pass on your details to the appropriate person. She can be contacted on 01937 573365 or june.gallant@virgin.net
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Friday, August 08, 2008
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965:
Church services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St. Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15 am. Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30 am will be led by Anthony Brill from Copmanthorpe. The service will be followed by refreshments in the church hall. You will be most welcome at either church.
Bardsey Horticultural Society Annual Show: Saturday, September 6 - Have you grown vegetables and fruit this year? Are you proud of your beans, tomatoes and courgettes? Are your sunflowers and dahlias blooming? Are you good at baking bread and cakes, a wow at arranging flowers or expert with a camera? Want amusements for children during the holidays? – Then get them practicing decorating hard boiled eggs, pasta shape pictures and edible snakes. Then join in this traditional village event and enter your exhibits at Bardsey’s annual show. Schedules and entry forms are available from committee members, local retail outlets or the entry secretary on 01937 573549. Entry forms must be submitted by Thursday, September 4 and all exhibits must be staged by 10.45am. On the morning of the show.
Frank Wilberforce Thompson: The funeral of Frank Thompson, aged 96, took place on Monday, August 4, a bright and sunny day. A service of thanksgiving, which was held in the Methodist Church and led by the Lay Pastor, Heather Shipman, was attended by a great many people; such was the regard in which Frank was held. He and his wife, Margaret, had lived in both Bardsey and East Keswick and have so many friends and relatives in the area. Frank became afflicted by Alzheimer’s disease and spent his last months in the Methodist Home at Harrogate, where he died on July 28. Frank qualified in agriculture in Canada and spent 17 years working in Ghana. He served for a number of years on Bardsey Parish Council, latterly as Chairman. A devout Christian, he joined the Methodist Church at East Keswick in 1966, where he held just about every office: he was Senior Steward, Church Treasurer, Church Secretary, Property Secretary and a Pastoral Visitor, also serving as a Circuit Steward in the Tadcaster Circuit. He was a member of the Centenary Fund Raising Committee and the 21st Century Church Development Group, which coordinated major redevelopment of the premises in 2003, at he age of 91. In addition, he was a founder member of the Bardsey and East Keswick ecumenical committee. A much loved husband, father and grandfather, he is already much missed by the congregation.
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Friday, August 01, 2008
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Church Services This Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am will be led by Mrs Ruth Blakey from Church Fenton. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. You will be most welcome at either church.
Seniors’ Coffee: There will be a Seniors’ Coffee Morning as usual on Tuesday, August 5 in the Methodist Church Hall at 10.45am. Do come and enjoy a book swap, coffee and chat. If you require a lift, contact Voluntary care.
Voluntary Care: Anyone who needs help from the team this month is asked, in the first instance, to phone Margaret Bury 01937 574136. If she is unavailable, then ring Susan Priestley 01937 572227, Fiona Siekierkowski 01937 572836 or Jan Dower 01937 572149.
Crown Green Bowling: Advance Notice - Bardsey Bowling Club invites you to join them on Saturday, August 16 for an opportunity to try your hand at crown green bowling. Equipment, coaching and refreshments will be freely available. All you have to do is turn up at the green (situated behind the village hall) from 10am onwards and bring some flat soled shoes. All ages are welcome from 12 to 112 years. For further information ring Bill Fairbank on 01937 579644.
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Friday, July 25, 2008
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Church services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am will be led by Rev Don Tuttell from Tadcaster. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. You will be most welcome at either church.
Annual Parish Walk: Wednesday, July 30 - The rearranged longer walk around the boundaries and along the river bank will start at St Mary Magdalene’s Church at 7pm. John Priestley, chairman of the parish council is hoping that this time the weather is good and that you will be able to join in.
Bardsey Fest, August 1- 3: If you haven’t obtained your tickets for the various events yet, it is not too late to call at the Bingley Arms between 6.30pm and 8pm this evening, Friday, where they will be on sale. There is something for everyone – do have a look in the souvenir programme which has been distributed to every household in the village.
Scarecrow Walk: Although not mentioned in the programme (at least I can’t see it!), on Wednesday, July 30, you are invited to meet at Bardsey Village Hall at 7pm for an organized walk around all the scarecrows that will have been placed in gardens (will there be any in East Keswick?) for the Fest Weekend. This might have more appeal for families than our Parish Walk – whatever your preference, there is no excuse for not getting out in the fresh air that evening!
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Friday, July 18, 2008
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Church Services This Sunday: St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane: the feast of St Mary Magdalene, after whom the Anglican Church is named, is on Tuesday, July 22 and will be celebrated this Sunday. The congregation of All Hallows’, Bardsey, will share the service and all villagers are invited to the Patronal Festival Eucharist, which starts at 10.30am and not at the usual 9.15am. The service will be followed by light refreshments, which will be served on the terrace, weather permitting;
Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be a contemporary service, led by the Minister, Rev Steve Barlow and will include a baptism and Holy Communion. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. A warm welcome awaits at either church.
Annual Parish Walk: A few stalwart souls did turn out for the walk on Wednesday, July 9 but in view of the appalling weather it was cancelled. It has been rearranged for Wednesday, July 30, when we hope for a fine evening.
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Friday, July 11, 2008
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Church Services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am, the celebrant and preacher will be the Archdeacon of Leeds, the Ven Peter Burrows; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be a traditional service, led by the Lay Pastor, Heather Shipman. After the service, the annual barbecue will be held in the Church grounds. You will be most welcome at either church.
Open Garden: Open Garden at Hillbark, 19 Church Lane, Bardsey: On Sunday, July 13 the garden will be open from 11am to 5pm for the Red Cross. This may be your last chance to visit this wonderful and well known garden this year, so, if you haven’t been before, do take this opportunity. Admission £3, children free. Plant sales and teas. Help with home made cakes would be much appreciated as the teas are tremendously popular.
Parish Council Meeting: The parish council will meet on Tuesday, July 15 at 7.30pm in the Verity Room at the village hall. The first ten minutes are set aside for residents to bring any issues to the council’s attention. Minutes of parish council meetings can be found on the village website at www.eastkeswick.org.
Bardsey Fest: Bardsey Fest will be held on July 28 - August 3: Full details are in the Souvenir Programme being distributed to every household in the village. There will be limited tickets for the evening events; a Fest ‘Box Office’ with programmes and tickets will be open at the following places and times: Friday, July 11, 2.30pm – 4pm Bardsey Upper School; Saturday, July 12, 5pm – 8pm Bardsey School BBQ and 6.30pm – 8pm Sports Club; Friday, July 18, 2.30pm – 4pm Bardsey Lower School and 6.30pm – 8pm Bingley Arms; Saturday, July 19, 6.30pm – 8pm Sports Club; Friday, July 25, 6.30pm – 8pm Bingley Arms.
If you haven’t already done so, it’s not too late to book your duck. There are 200 ducks raring to race along Keswick Beck at the joint Fest/Sports Club gala on Sunday, August 3 at 3pm. Book your duck now by ringing Janet Overfield on 01937 573607.
Strawberry Tea: The Voluntary Care Team did themselves proud on Tuesday of last week, the hottest day of the year so far, when they put on the annual Strawberry Tea for senior residents of the village. Word had got out and the hall was packed, with everyone tucking into a delicious spread of strawberries with cream, scones and jam. It provided a good excuse to catch up with friends and all the latest gossip! A big ‘thank you’ to all involved.
Annual Gourmet Dinner: There must be something about good food: last Saturday saw some 100 villagers, friends and relations come together to enjoy a superb meal, as always. Thanks must go, not only to the organizers, whose meticulous planning ensured everything went smoothly, but also to the chefs for their wonderful food (the best yet?) and the efficient team of waiters, made up of the oft maligned village youngsters and their friends. While helping to raise funds for the ongoing development of the village hall, this is one event that needs no arm twisting to support. If you missed out this year, do look out in good time for the next one.
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Friday, July 04, 2008
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Church services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be an issue based service, led by Dennis Ashton from Boston Spa. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. Next Sunday, July 13, after the service, the annual barbecue will be held, to which all are welcome. Please advise Judith Pentith, on 01937 574965, of numbers to assist with catering. A small charge is made to cover costs and there will be stalls and games raising money for JMA (Junior Missions for All). You will be most welcome at either church.
Great Yorkshire Show: Tuesday, July 8 – Thursday, July 10. Expect there to be congestion on the A659 Collingham-Harewood road during the show, as traffic is being re-routed along there in an attempt to ease congestion elsewhere.
East Keswick Women’s Institute: On Tuesday, July 8 at 2pm in East Keswick Village Hall Mrs Sheila Bennet will talk about the ‘Mouseman’ – From small beginnings. The competition is a joiner’s tool. All welcome.
Annual Parish Walk: Wednesday, July 9 – The longer walk around the boundaries and along the river bank will start at St Mary Magdalene’s Church at 7pm. John Priestley, chairman of the Parish Council is hoping that the weather is fine and that you will be able to join in.
Bardsey Fest: July 28 - August 3: Full details are in the Souvenir Programme being distributed to every household in the village. There will be limited tickets for the evening events; a Fest ‘Box Office’ with programmes and tickets will be open from next Friday – details next week.
Book your Duck!: There are 200 ducks raring to race along Keswick Beck at the joint Fest/Sports Club Gala on Sunday 3 August 3 at 3pm. Book your duck early by ringing Janet Overfield on 01937 573607.
The Children’s Society: Elizabeth Tinsley would like to thank all those who contributed to the total of £600 raised through her coffee morning and the box collection. She would be pleased to supply a collecting box to anyone interested.
Christian Aid: Donations received from Christian Aid Week envelopes distributed in East Keswick and Bardsey, together with reclaimed Income Tax on Gift Aided contributions, amounted to a grand total of £936. Judith South would like to thank everyone who contributed. If you still have an envelope that you have not returned, it is not too late to take it to one of the village churches or hand it to the vicar.
Thank You: Another Thank you. 50 people braved the pouring rain to support the Big Tea Party on June 21. Anne Pearson would like to thank all who contributed to the total of £350 which was raised for Marie Curie Cancer Care.
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Friday, June 27, 2008
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Church services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am;
Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am will be led by Rev Ken Marshall from Church Fenton. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. A warm welcome awaits at either church.
Seniors’ Coffee: There will be NO coffee morning this Tuesday, July 1. Instead everyone is welcome to enjoy a Strawberry Tea to be held that same afternoon in the Verity Room at East Keswick Village Hall between 3pm and 5pm. Tickets are available in the village shop priced only £2.50. For more information contact Liz Parr on 01937 572867. Lifts are available from Voluntary Care.
Voluntary Care: Anyone who needs help from the team this month is asked, in the first instance, to phone Margaret Bury 01937 574136. If she is unavailable, then ring Susan Priestley 01937 572227, Fiona Siekierkowski 01937 572836 or Jan Dower 01937 572149.
East Keswick Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association: Will also meet on Tuesday, July 1. This will be an early dinner at Tom, Dick and Harry’s on the Thorpe Arch Trading Estate. To book your place, telephone Eileen Gilchrist on 01423 861956, by this weekend at the latest.
East Keswick Parish Council: The Neighbourhood Policing Team has reported an increase in the number of break-ins to vehicles where property has been left in view. We are urged to remove everything from sight when leaving a vehicle unattended – the thief does not know whether or not you have left a wallet in your coat pocket. Cards indicating that a vehicle contains nothing of value can be placed in a car window. A supply of these has been made available, obtainable from West End Stores or the Butcher’s.
Villagers are asked to cut hedges where they are encroaching on footpaths or ginnels.
Car owners are requested to park considerately and not encroach onto footpaths or block junctions.
Dog owners are reminded to clear up after their pets and to ensure that they do not run loose and foul other residents’ gardens.
Yorkshire Air Ambulance: Pat Stodart would like to thank all who supported the coffee morning at her home last Friday, whether by donating items or turning up on the day. So far £305 has been raised, and donations are still coming in. Helimed 99 has saved many lives all over Yorkshire and surrounding areas and relies on people like Pat, who works so hard for so many charities, to raise funds for this excellent cause. Well done, Pat.
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Friday, June 20, 2008
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Yorkshire Air Ambulance: Pat Stodart is holding a coffee morning at her home, 27 The Paddock, East Keswick, today, Friday, 10am-12 noon. Helimed 99 has saved many lives all over Yorkshire and surrounding areas and relies on people like Pat, who works so hard for so many charities, to raise funds for this excellent cause. Please support this event. If you are not able to go along, then do please make a donation or bake a cake for the cake stall.
Great Big Tea Party: Helping to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care, there will be afternoon tea at the Vicarage in Bardsey tomorrow, Saturday between 2pm and 4pm. All are welcome.
Church Services This Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am;
Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be all age worship, led by Dr Alan Bell from Wetherby. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. A warm welcome awaits at either church.
Open Garden for charity: For those gardeners out there – and those who appreciate a beautiful garden, Hillbark, 19 Church Lane, Bardsey, will be open again this Sunday from 11am to 5pm for the National Gardens Scheme (NGS – the ‘Yellow Book’ – which supports Macmillan Cancer Care and Marie Curie Cancer Care amongst other charities). Admission £3, children free. Plant sales and teas. Help with home made cakes would be much appreciated as the teas are tremendously popular.
East Keswick Parish Walks: The shorter walk is planned for this Wednesday, June 25 and will start at the Butcher’s at 7.30pm. The longer walk around the boundaries will be on Wednesday July 9, starting at 7pm from St Mary Magdalene’s Church. John Priestley, Chairman of the Parish Council is hoping for good weather and that you will be able to join in.
East Keswick Local History Group: They are also hoping for good weather on Thursday, 26 June, when they have an evening visit to the Barwick in Elmet Hill Fort earthworks. They will meet outside the Methodist Church near to the maypole in Barwick at 7pm. Stout footwear is recommended. For more information or to arrange a lift, phone Liz on 01937 572867 or Margaret on 01937 572487. You can also read about the site on www.barwickinelmethistoricalsociety.com.
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Friday, June 13, 2008
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Plant Sale: Leeds City Council Summer Plant Sale is at Redhall Garden Nursery, Redhall Lane (beyond Strike’s Garden Centre) this Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15, 8.30am to 3.30pm. Delivery offered for larger purchases.
Church Services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be the Chapel Anniversary Service, which will be led by the Minister, Rev Steve Barlow and will include Holy Communion. The Senior Circuit Steward, Mrs Joan Dyer from Boston Spa, will talk about her work, over some ten years, in raising funds to build and equip classrooms at the Methodist school in Brikama, Gambia. The service will be followed by a “Gambia Lunch” in the Church Hall, to which all are invited.
You will be most welcome at either church.
Parish Council Meeting: The parish council will meet on Tuesday, June 17 at 7.30pm in the Verity Room at the village hall. The first ten minutes are set aside for residents to bring any issues to the council’s attention. Minutes of parish council meetings can be found on the village website at www.eastkeswick.org.
East Keswick Wildlife Trust: Wednesday, June 18 sees their annual walk to Sicklinghall, where they will visit the local pub for refreshments. Meet at Crabtree Lane car park at 6.45pm. Everyone is most welcome; for further information, please call David Smith on 01937 574140.
East Keswick Flower Club: Andrew Mason Hull will be demonstrating at their next meeting on Thursday, June 19 at 1.30pm in East Keswick Village Hall. The club will be going to Burghley House on Tuesday, June 24. There are a few seats left for this trip, which will leave the butcher’s shop at 8.m. Please get in touch with Maggie Richards on 01937 582492 if you would like to join them. They also have tickets available for their Japanese Tea Party on Thursday, September 25.
Great Big Tea Party: Helping to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care, there will be afternoon tea at the Vicarage in Bardsey on Saturday, June 21 between 2pm and 4pm. All are welcome.
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Friday, June 06, 2008
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Thanks:The Old Star in East Keswick held a Sunday night quiz and raffle on May 25. Half the raffle money then went to Wharfedale House for the use of Cheshire Home in Wetherby. A marvellous £250 was raised for this good cause. A big thank you goes to all those who supported this charity event.
East Keswick Wildlife Trust: Tomorrow, Saturday, there will be both sheep shearing and a charcoal burn. Meet at 10.30 a.m. at the Thorner Lane entrance to Hetchell Wood to help round up the Hebridean sheep for shearing. Always a lot of fun and very good exercise! Then meet again at 12.30pm for the charcoal burn in Oxclose Wood. They would be very grateful for your help at one or both events. For further information, please call David Smith on 01937 574140.
Church services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be a contemporary service, led by Mrs Debbie Ridley from Boston Spa. This will be Debbie’s last visit to East Keswick before she moves, together with her Minister husband Gary and their sons, to the Kendal Circuit in Cumbria later in the summer. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. You will be most welcome at either church.
East Keswick Women’s Institute: The next meeting is on Tuesday, June 10 at 2pm in East Keswick Village Hall. The speaker will be Father A Callon Travis, a retired vicar. The competition is three roses.
Mothers’ Union: Their June meeting on Thursday 12 is open to all. They will meet at All Hallows’ Church at 2pm for a talk on the history of All Hallows’ by the vicar. This will be followed by afternoon tea in the Callister Hall when you can find out more about the work of the Mothers’ Union, both in this country and worldwide.
Allerton Deanery Service: This annual service for all people in the Deanery will be held at St John’s Church, Harrogate Road, Moortown, Leeds 17 on Thursday, June 12 at 7.30pm. The theme of the service is “Being the Church now! Blending tradition with today to be ready for tomorrow”. There will be a multi-media Holy Communion. There is a car park behind the church.
Bardsey Fest, July 28 – August 3: Plans are moving forward for our neighbour’s 35th Anniversary Bardsey/Kisdorf Twinning Celebrations. East Keswick residents are invited to join in the many events being planned. Among these, the Oompah Band, Hog Roast Supper and Beer Shindig on Saturday, August 2 will actually take place in East Keswick Village Hall, making it easy to get home after sampling the English and German beers on offer! We are invited to participate in the Scarecrow and Bowl in Bloom Competitions. If you are thinking about an entry for the Scarecrow Competition or planning a tub, bowl or planter, it is time to consolidate your ideas. Entry forms will be available from mid June from West End Stores or the butcher’s shop. Judging will take place during the days of the Fest. Further information about either competition can be obtained from Valerie Green on 01937 572283.
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Friday, May 30, 2008
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Church services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am will be a traditional service, led by the Lay Pastor, Heather Shipman. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. All will be made most welcome at either church.
Open Garden for Charity: For those gardeners out there - and those who appreciate a beautiful garden, Hillbark, 19 Church Lane, Bardsey, will be open from 11am to 5pm this Sunday for the Red Cross. Admission £3, children free. Plant sales and teas. Help with home made cakes would be much appreciated as the teas are tremendously popular.
Seniors’ Coffee: There will be coffee as usual the first Tuesday, June 3, in the Methodist Hall 10.45am - 12noon. There will be no coffee in July because of the Strawberry Tea to be held that afternoon in the village hall.
Voluntary Care: Anyone who needs help from the team this month is asked, in the first instance, to phone Margaret Bury 01937 574136. If she is unavailable, then ring Susan Priestley 01937 572227, Fiona Siekierkowski 01937 572836 or Jan Dower 01937 572149.
East Keswick Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association: Will also meet on Tuesday in the village hall at 7.30pm. The talk is entitled ‘The pig that got up and slowly walked away’ by Mr John Luckett. All welcome.
East Keswick Wildlife Trust: Also on Tuesday, their AGM at the Methodist Church on Main Street at 8pm, followed by ‘Vampires, veggies and things that go chirp in the night’, an illustrated talk by Professor John Altringham, one of the UK’s leading authorities on bats.
On Saturday, June 7, there will be both sheep shearing and a charcoal burn. Meet at 10.30am at the Thorner Lane entrance to Hetchell Wood to help round up the Hebridean sheep for shearing. Always a lot of fun and very good exercise! Then meet again at 12.30pm for the charcoal burn in Oxclose Wood. They would be very grateful for your help at one or both events. For further information, pleaser call David Smith on 01937 574140.
National Children’s Home: In our area alone (North-East) NCH helps 28,000 needy, disabled and abused children. The recent House to House collection in East Keswick raised £854 – an increase of £167 on last year. Pat Stodart, the village co-coordinator, would like to thank all who supported the collection, especially the voluntary collectors. Thanks must also go to Pat, for, without her hard work and dedication, nothing would have been raised.
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Friday, May 16, 2008
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965:
Church Services this Sunday, Trinity Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St. Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15 am.
There will be NO Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street. Instead the congregation will join with the other churches from the Tadcaster Circuit for a Circuit Service at 10.30 a.m. at Wetherby Methodist Church, Bank Street. The service will be followed by refreshments in the church hall.
You will be most welcome at either service.
Transition Towns (and Villages): An initiative to combat Climate Change and Peak Oil. Monday, May 19, Verity Room at East Keswick Village Hall. Carbon dioxide emissions need to be drastically cut over the next 2 to 4 years if there is to be any hope at all of stopping the average global temperature exceeding a rise of 2º in the future.
‘The fact of the matter is that if we do not take substantial action over the next two years, then by 2020 we will be thinking seriously about adaptation rather than prevention.’ Tony Blair, March 2008.
In addition, there is going to be the challenge of living with the significantly increasing cost of traditional energy sources (such as gas and oil) as a consequence of declining availability. (Oil has increased from US$70 per barrel last October to $117 today.)
The Transition Towns initiative is a positive and uplifting model of how we can move forward to become increasingly resilient as a community and meet these challenges. It’s not all doom and gloom! Check it out on www.transitiontowns.org.
David Miles from Scarcroft will be talking about the current energy situation, having just returned from a sustainability event in Antarctica. Janet Thornton will be talking about the Transition Towns initiative. Everyone is welcome from all surrounding villages. The meeting starts at 8 pm. Donations will be invited to cover the cost of room hire.
Parish Council Meeting: The Parish Council will meet on Tuesday,May 20 at 7.30pm in the Verity Room at the village hall. The first 10 minutes are set aside for residents to bring any issues to the council’s attention. Minutes of Parish Council meetings can be found on the village website at www.eastkeswick.org.
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Friday, May 09, 2008
East Keswick Village News 9th May
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East Keswick- Judith Pentith 01937 574965:
Bardsey Horticultural Society: The very popular annual Plant Sale will be held tomorrow, Saturday, in Bardsey Village Hall, starting at 10am. Make certain to be there early to ensure your choice of plants, as the best are sold out very quickly. Refreshments are available in the Callister Hall.
East Keswick Wildlife Trust: Tomorrow, Saturday, they are planning a weekend charcoal burn in Ox Close Wood. These events are always really good fun, so do go along and enjoy some outdoor activity in the peaceful surroundings of the wood. Even if you can only spare an hour or two, they’d love to see you. Meet at Crabtree Lane car park at 10.30am.
Church Services this Sunday, Pentecost: Sunday Eucharist at St. Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15 am. Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30 am will be a contemporary service, led by Andrew Marshall from Wetherby. The service will be followed by refreshments in the church hall.
East Keswick Tennis Club 2008 – 2009 Season: The club offers two newly refurbished, quality courts with unlimited access and high availability for play at all times. The senior club meets every Monday evening, commencing May 12. All standards are welcome. Annual subscriptions remain unchanged for the fifth year: Adult: £30, Family: £70, Junior: £15, Concession: £20. Further details and Membership Forms are available from Peter Lord, 71 Church Drive, 01937 574029, Robert Siekierkowski, 16 Allerton Drive, 01937 572836 and from West End Stores.
East Keswick Women’s Institute: At their meeting on Tuesday, May 13 at 2 pm in East Keswick Village Hall, Mrs. Shirley Trelarga will enlighten them on what it is like to be ‘Living with a 6 ft. Pole’. Visitors will be most welcome.
East Keswick Flower Club: Meets on Thursday, May 15 at 1.30 pm in East Keswick Village Hall, when there will be a demonstration entitled Orient Express by Mrs. Margaret Kingswood from Sandal.
East Keswick Local History Group: Visitors to St. Mary Magdalene’s may have wondered about the mice discreetly creeping around the church furniture. At their next meeting, Christopher Scaife, who is working on the archives of Thompson’s of Kilburn, will talk about what inspired the famous North Yorkshire ‘mouseman’ craftsmen and how the firm has developed. Visitors are welcome to join them at East Keswick Village Hall on Thursday, May 15 at 7.45pm.
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Friday, May 09, 2008
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Church Services this Sunday, Trinity Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St. Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15 am.
There will be NO Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street. Instead the congregation will join with the other churches from the Tadcaster Circuit for a Circuit Service at 10.30 a.m. at Wetherby Methodist Church, Bank Street. The service will be followed by refreshments in the church hall.
You will be most welcome at either service.
Transition Towns (and Villages): An initiative to combat Climate Change and Peak Oil. Monday, May 19, Verity Room at East Keswick Village Hall. Carbon dioxide emissions need to be drastically cut over the next 2 to 4 years if there is to be any hope at all of stopping the average global temperature exceeding a rise of 2º in the future.
‘The fact of the matter is that if we do not take substantial action over the next two years, then by 2020 we will be thinking seriously about adaptation rather than prevention.’ Tony Blair, March 2008.
In addition, there is going to be the challenge of living with the significantly increasing cost of traditional energy sources (such as gas and oil) as a consequence of declining availability. (Oil has increased from US$70 per barrel last October to $117 today.)
The Transition Towns initiative is a positive and uplifting model of how we can move forward to become increasingly resilient as a community and meet these challenges. It’s not all doom and gloom! Check it out on www.transitiontowns.org.
David Miles from Scarcroft will be talking about the current energy situation, having just returned from a sustainability event in Antarctica. Janet Thornton will be talking about the Transition Towns initiative. Everyone is welcome from all surrounding villages. The meeting starts at 8 pm. Donations will be invited to cover the cost of room hire.
Parish Council Meeting: The Parish Council will meet on Tuesday,May 20 at 7.30pm in the Verity Room at the village hall. The first 10 minutes are set aside for residents to bring any issues to the council’s attention. Minutes of Parish Council meetings can be found on the village website at www.eastkeswick.org.
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Friday, May 02, 2008
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 572837
Church Services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am. Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be led by the Minister, Rev Steve Barlow. It will afford the opportunity to receive new folk into church membership as well as the transfer of others who have joined from other denominations and include the celebration of Holy Communion. All will be made most welcome at either church.
Ripon and Leeds Diocesan Clergy Conference: This residential conference will take place from Tuesday, May 6 to Thursday, May 8 inclusive. There will, therefore, be no mid-week Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s on Wednesday, May 7 and it would be appreciated if calls to the vicarage be kept to a minimum during this period.
Seniors’ Coffee: There will be a Seniors’ Coffee Morning as usual on Tuesday, May 6 in the Methodist Church Hall at 10.45am. Do come and enjoy a book swap, coffee and chat. If you require a lift, contact Voluntary Care.
Voluntary Care: Anyone who needs help from the team this month is asked, in the first instance, to phone Jan Dower 01937 572149. If she is unavailable, then ring Susan Priestley 01937 572227, Margaret Bury 01937 574136 or Fiona Siekierkowski 01937 572836.
East Keswick Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association: Will also meet on Tuesday, May 6 at 7.30pm, when the talk will be “A Victorian Passion”, a look at Victorian women’s lives and embroidery by Alyson Evans. Guests will be very welcome.
Bardsey Fest: Bardsey Fest and 35th Twinning with Kisdorf Anniversary, August 1 to August 3: Accomodation is needed for visitors from Kisdorf. If you can help, please ring Mary Martin on 01937 572791 or Pauline Hills on 01937 573083.
Bardsey Cricket Club: Bardsey 2nd XI senior cricket team is on the look out for a new scorer. Previous experience is not necessary but an interest in cricket is an advantage! They travel to some beautiful parts of the Aire/Wharfe region and transport to away games can be arranged. (You also get a free cricket tea!) It would suit any age – teen to grandparent. If you are interested, please contact Steve Hills on 01937 572266.
Bardsey Sports Club: Requires groundsman, after many years Graham Hopton has retired as groundsman. They are seeking a local replacement on a part-time basis. If you have experience of sports ground work and are willing to work variable hours throughout the year, please contact Norman Overfield on 01937 573607.
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Friday, April 25, 2008
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Church services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am;
Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be an issue-based service, led by Mark Baker from Wetherby. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. You will be most welcome at either church.
Ascension Day: Thursday, May 1 – Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 7.30pm.
Post Office: Although there are no immediate plans to close our post office, we are all still being encouraged to use it as much as possible. The next review will be after the May elections and so we all need keep up the number of transactions in order to demonstrate its importance to our community. If we lose the post office, there is a good chance that the West End Stores will no longer be viable, which would be another major blow to village life. A large number of concerned residents, from East Keswick and neighbouring villages, have signed a petition to keep the post office open. If you have not already done so, it is not too late to add your signature. Remember – USE IT OR LOSE IT.
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Friday, April 18, 2008
East Keswick Area News
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East Kewick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Church Services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be a contemporary service, led by Nick Payling from Wetherby. The service will be followed by refreshments in the church hall. You will be most welcome at either church.
Advance Notice – Badapple Theatre: On Friday, May 2 at 8pm in East Keswick Village Hall, Badapple Theatre will present LAUREL AND CHARLIE – a new comedy-drama by Kate Bramley. Tickets £10 full, £8 concessions, £5 under 16's; Box office 01423 339168 or online at www.badapple.freeserve.co.uk.
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Friday, April 18, 2008
East Keswick Area News
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East Kewick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Church Services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be a contemporary service, led by Nick Payling from Wetherby. The service will be followed by refreshments in the church hall. You will be most welcome at either church.
Advance Notice – Badapple Theatre: On Friday, May 2 at 8pm in East Keswick Village Hall, Badapple Theatre will present LAUREL AND CHARLIE – a new comedy-drama by Kate Bramley. Tickets £10 full, £8 concessions, £5 under 16's; Box office 01423 339168 or online at www.badapple.freeserve.co.uk.
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Friday, April 11, 2008
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Reminders for Tomorrow, Saturday: East Keswick Wildlife Trust coppicing work party, meet at Crabtree Lane car park at 10am. Ring 01937 574140 for further information.
The Children’s Society coffee morning 10.30 am to 12noon, at Quincy Dale, Moor Lane, East Keswick.
Church Services this Sunday, Vocation Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, a service with Holy Communion led by Rev Steve Barlow, exploring and celebrating the ways in which we use our God-given gifts. It will followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. All will be made most welcome at either church.
Youth Group – Use It or Lose It!: If you are aged between 13 and 17 years and would like to get to know other people of your age in the village, please come to a meeting on Monday, April 14 from 6pm to 8pm in the new Youth Room at the village hall. Refreshments will be provided. Bring your friends and your ideas! We need you to suggest what activities you would like at Youth Group and to let us know how you would like to use the Youth Room.
We are fortunate to be one of relatively few villages in the Leeds City Council area to have had the benefit of Youth Service personnel to run a youth group for us over the last couple of years. Unfortunately, personnel have been changing quite regularly, which has led to a lack of continuity. However, we now have Kath and Nicola – an experienced team – who are willing to provide YOU with an opportunity to make new friends in the village and take part in some fun and challenging activities – if you want.
Recently there as been little interest shown in the Youth Group. Have you tried it before and not liked it? Why not come along and have YOUR say?
Advance Notice: You don’t want this opportunity? Other villages are crying out for youth provision. We will have NO youth group if no interest is shown on April 14. This is your last chance. If you are unable to attend and would like your voice to be heard, then contact Janet Thornton on 01937 572837.
East Keswick Parish Council: The Annual Parish Assembly will take place in East Keswick Village Hall at 8pm on Tuesday, April 15, preceded by a complimentary glass of wine. The doors will be open at 7.30pm. This is your opportunity to ask your parish councillors about their reports, parish finances, planning and matters of concern to you. We hope that you will attend and contribute to what we trust will be a lively debate and evening.
East Keswick Flower Club: On Thursday, April 17 at 1.30pm there will be a demonstration by Sasha Fenby entitled “Nature’s Treasure”’ in East Keswick Village Hall.
Women’s Institute Golden Plover Group: There will be a Fashion Show with Paula Margaret of Horsforth in East Keswick Village Hall on Friday, April 18 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5, to include wine and nibbles, and are available from Pat Stodart – 01937 572622.
Advance Notice - Bardsey Fest: East Keswick residents are invited to participate in a new competition for a ‘Resident’s Bowl in Bloom on a European theme’. Plan in advance for your tub, planter or patio bowl for display during the week before the Fest weekend, July 28 – August 3. A “European” theme means it can include accessories such as flags of your chosen country and/or plants associated with that country. Green-fingered residents, start thinking now about your entry! Application forms to enter will be available later in the year. Watch this space!
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Friday, April 04, 2008
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Church Services This Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be led by Mrs Val Marshall from Church Fenton. It will be followed by refreshments in the church hall. All will be made most welcome at either church.
Women’s Institute: East Keswick Women’s Institute will meet on Tuesday, April 8 at 2pm in East Keswick Village Hall where their speaker, Mr Robert Bolton, will tell them about pearls. It promises to be very interesting. Visitors will be most welcome. A big thank you to everyone who contributed and helped towards their successful jumble sale in February.
Tennis Club AGM: East Keswick Tennis Club is holding its Annual General Meeting, also on Tuesday, April 8 in The Old Star at 7.45pm. All current and new members welcome. For any information, contact Peter Lord, 71 Church Drive, 01937 574029.
East Keswick Wildlife Trust: East Keswick Wildlife Trust is organizing a coppicing work party on Saturday, April 12 in the lovely surroundings of Ox Close Wood. They also aim to empty the charcoal kilns on that day. Please join them – no experience is necessary. Just meet at Crabtree Lane car park at 10am. Please phone 01937 574140 for further information.
Box Opening and Coffee Morning: The Children’s Society’s annual box opening and coffee morning will also take place on Saturday, April 12 , at the home of Elizabeth and Eddie Tinsley, Quincy Dale, Moor Lane, East Keswick, from 10.30am to 12noon, to include a raffle and bring & buy. If you are unable to attend, please let Elizabeth have your box to open before the day.
Pond Life: Have you got a new pond? Would you like some frog spawn? Every year Malcolm Lobley in Scarcroft has surplus frog spawn in his small pond. Please ring him on 0113 2892701 if you are interested.
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Friday, March 28, 2008
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965:
Spring: It is now officially Spring and, after the earliest Easter for 95 years, complete with the snow more traditionally associated with Christmas than Easter, we move into British Summer Time at 2 am on Sunday. Do remember to put your clocks FORWARD one hour.
Church Services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St. Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15 am.
Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30 am will be led by Rev. Gary Ridley from Boston Spa, in what will probably be his last service at East Keswick before he moves to Cumbria in the summer. The service will be followed by refreshments in the church hall. All will be made most welcome at either service.
Seniors’ Coffee: There will be a Seniors’ Coffee Morning as usual on Tuesday, April 1 in the Methodist Church Hall at 10.45 am. Do come and enjoy a book swap, coffee and chat. If you require a lift, contact voluntary care.
Voluntary Care: Anyone who needs help from the team this month is asked, in the first instance, to phone Jan Dower 572149. If she is unavailable, then ring Susan Priestley 572227, Margaret Bury 574136 or Fiona Siekierkowski 572836.
East Keswick Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association: Will also meet on Tuesday, April 1. This will be an early dinner at Tom, Dick and Harry’s on the Thorpe Arch Trading Estate. To book your place, telephone Eileen Gilchrist on 01423 861956, by this weekend at the latest.
East Keswick Village Hall AGM: Everyone is invited to come along to the Annual General Meeting of the Village Hall Committee in the Verity Room on Thursday, April 3, starting at 7.30 pm. New members of the committee are always welcome. If you are interested, please contact Peter Anning on 01937 572890.
Help Needed: Two calls for help this week – one short term, the other a rather longer commitment. Firstly, the National Children’s Home, house-to-house collection in Bardsey and East Keswick will take place from Saturday, April 12 to Saturday, April 19. An annual collection has taken place in both villages for over fifty years. NCH is an excellent and successful charity, working with needy and abused children throughout the UK. Please support this event and welcome voluntary collectors who knock on your door. This year there is an urgent need for new collectors. If you can spare an hour to help these children please ring Pat Stodart on 01937 572622 for East Keswick or Anne Ashworth on 01937 573560 for Bardsey.
Secondly, can you help out at the local cub scout pack? They are looking for an assistant cub scout leader to help the cub scoutleader and three parent helpers to run cub scouts on a Monday evening between 7 pm. and 8.30 pm. There are currently 30 cub scouts – and a waiting list. This is a most worthwhile opportunity to put something back into the community. If you can spare a couple of hours a week and would like to find out more, please ring Ashley Cullingworth, the leader of the 1st Bardsey Cub Scouts, on 07984660236.
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Friday, February 29, 2008
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
East Keswick Badminton Club: If you are quick, you may be able to get one of the few remaining tickets to their 70’s Disco tomorrow, Saturday. Fancy Dress, bar, fish ’n’ chip supper, raffle, quiz and Elvis! Tickets just £12. Contact Geoff Waterfield 01937 573062, Peter Lord 01937 574029.
Church services this Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent and Mothering Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be led by the Lay Pastor, Heather Shipman, including the Lenten Cross. The service will be followed by refreshments in the church hall.
All will be made most welcome at either service.
Seniors’ Coffee: Seniors’ Coffee is on Tuesday. Join them in the Methodist Hall 10.45am – 12noon. Drop in for a chat and, if you want, exchange of paperbacks. If you require a lift, contact voluntary care.
Voluntary Care: Anyone who needs help from the team this month is asked, in the first instance, to phone Jan Dower 572149.If she is unavailable, then ring Susan Priestley 01937 572227, Margaret Bury 01937 574136 or Fiona Siekierkowski 01937 572836.
East Keswick Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association: Will also meet on Tuesday in the village hall at 7.30pm when the speaker will be Margaret Greene and the talk is entitled “It happened to me, an Innocent abroad”. Guests will be very welcome.
Churches Together in Bardsey and East Keswick: The second of their Lent visits, this time to the Roman Catholic Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Bardsey, took place last week. The priest explained the significance of the fourteen Stations of the Cross and illustrated them with slides of The Way of the Cross, in Jerusalem, taken on several pilgrimages which he has made. This proved very interesting and informative and provided an incentive to go on a pilgrimage, to those who have not already been.
The third and final Lent visit is to Ripon Cathedral on Thursday, March 6. The tour of this fine cathedral, part of which originates from the 7th century, will be conducted by Canon Keith Punshon and will last for about an hour. Meet at the main entrance at 6.30pm for the conducted tour or at 5.30p. if you wish to attend Choral Evensong before the tour.
Anyone needing help with transport or able to offer lifts is asked to contact Jack Cairns 01937 572645, Jean Heeley 01937 573712 or John/Judith Pentith 01937 574965.
Art Display: The Methodist Church Collection of Modern Christian Art is on display in Allhallowgate Methodist Church and Ripon Cathedral on weekdays during March. This provides a rare opportunity to see this national collection. Why not combine it with the cathedral tour and make a day of it?
Women’s World Day of Prayer: This ecumenical service is to be held in the Parish Church of All Hallows in Bardsey on Friday, March 7 at 2pm. The theme this year is “God’s Wisdom Provides New Understanding” and the service has been prepared by the Christian Women of Guyana. All are welcome.
Race Night: East Keswick Snooker Club is holding a “Race Night” on Friday, March 7 at 7.30pm in the Old Star, East Keswick – a fun packed evening for those who “like a flutter”. A good turn out is expected, so get there early!
Bardsey Horticultural Society: A garden in a churchyard? By careful selection and not inconsiderable skill over many years, Roger Brook has encouraged a neglected village churchyard into a well known but unusual garden at Bolton Percy in the Vale of York. At the meeting on Friday, March 7 at 7.45pm in Bardsey Village Hall, Roger will explain how and why this came about, including his technique for turning weeds and brambles into a natural haven for wildlife and plants. It is particularly beautiful in late spring to early summer when full of flowering bulbs and other herbaceous delights. Non members welcome for a £1 charge.
New Venture: Pantomime: There is a lovely new stage at the village hall – it seems a shame not to put it to good use! If there is any enthusiasm for it, it might be fun to put on a village panto next Christmas. Anyone interested in taking part, please contact Brian Dower on 01937 572149 or Janet Thornton on 01937 572837.
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Friday, February 22, 2008
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Jumble Sale: A reminder that East Keswick Women’s Institute will be holding its annual Jumble Sale tomorrow, Saturday 23 February. Any jumble should be left outside, in clearly marked bags, for them to collect today, Friday. If you prefer, it can be taken to the village hall tomorrow morning after 10am, in time for the sale which starts at 2pm. For further information ring Pat Stodart on 01937 572622, Betty Ilingworth 01937 574367 or Eileen Phillips 01937 572106.
Church services this Sunday, the third Sunday of Lent: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am;
Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be led by Ann Johnson from Roundhay, including the Lenten Cross. The service will be followed by refreshments in the church hall.
All will be made most welcome at either service.
Churches Together in Bardsey and East Keswick: The first of their Lent visits took place last week. Some 25 members of the churches in East Keswick and Bardsey visited the Greek Orthodox Church in Harehills and spent a fascinating evening being taken around the former Methodist chapel by the priest and his chanter. They explained how their festivals and ceremonies differed from ours - not a lot considering the churches split in the 11th century! They displayed the elaborate gold and silverware, an ornate Bible on the altar, the gold salver & chalice and described their communion rituals. The church is decorated with numerous beautifully painted icons, donated by members of the congregation, often in memory of a family member, and they described the part they play in worship. There was plenty of time to ask questions over refreshments. It was a most friendly and informative time. Thanks go to the Methodist Lay Pastor, Heather Shipman, for organising it.
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Friday, February 15, 2008
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Church Services This Sunday, The Second Sunday of Lent: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be a traditional service, led by Gerald Payling from Boston Spa, including the Lenten Cross. The service will be followed by refreshments in the church hall. All will be made most welcome at either service.
East Keswick Youth Groups Have Changed Their Days: Meetings will recommence after the half term break. The Youth Club, for the over 13s, now meets on a Monday from 6pm to 8pm and the new leader will be Kath Hudson. Badminton, for the over 11s, has moved to a Tuesday, from 6.30pm-7.30pm.
Flower Club: The East Keswick Flower Club meets on Thursday, February 21 at 1.30pm in East Keswick Village Hall, when the demonstrator will be Margaret Kingswood.
Village Survey: West Yorkshire Police are using Bardsey and East Keswick as guinea pigs in a bid to determine how best to serve village communities. With your February village newsletter, you will have received an envelope containing, among other things, a questionnaire entitled “Village Survey”. If you have not already done so, please complete and return it as soon as possible. The police accept that all communities are different and it is only when they are aware of OUR needs that they can start to address them. You are also reminded to take up the offer of a free home security survey and don’t forget to use the ultraviolet pen, provided by the Wetherby & District Crime Prevention Panel, not only to mark items from inside your home but also those expensive items of gardening equipment, which may be kept in a shed or garage. If you wish to discuss any issues or to arrange that survey, do call our neighbourhood PCSO, Louise Lodge, on 0113 2855375.
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Monday, February 11, 2008
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937
Church Services this Sunday, the first Sunday of Lent:
Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am;
Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be led by the Minister, Rev Steve Barlow and will include Communion and the Lenten Cross. It will be followed by refreshments in the church hall.
All will be made most welcome at either church.
East Keswick Women’s Institute: Their first gathering of 2008 was also their first afternoon meeting and they were delighted when lapsed members and several guests turned out. Why not go along and join them in the Verity Room at East Keswick Village Hall at 2pm on Tuesday, February 12 to hear about “Barnbow Lassies”. Visitors are always very welcome.
Acorn Ladies Luncheon Club: This club was launched one year ago in January 2007 and meets in the Oaks Restaurant at Wike Ridge Golf Club on the second Wednesday of every month (excluding August) at 12.30 for 1pm. Their aim is to provide a relaxed atmosphere where friends can meet and enjoy luncheon each month with a light-hearted speaker to round off the afternoon. The club is non-profit-making and any surplus money at the end of the year is donated to local, rather than national, charities, nominated by members. Annual membership is £15 and members may take a guest to any luncheon by prior arrangement. They have had excellent renewal take-up at the end of their first year, but they have a few places left in their expanded membership quota, so, if you are interested in joining them, please phone either Janita Dedicoat on 01937 573923 or Pat Bradford on 01937 573582 for further details. Their next meeting is this Wednesday, February 13.
Neighbourhood Watch Report: The police have asked co-ordinators to draw to your attention the recent spate of thefts and attempted thefts from cars in both East Keswick and Collingham. Sat Navs, CD players and tools have been taken from cars parked in driveways. Police advice is that, wherever possible, cars should be parked in garages and, where this is not possible, valuables should not be left in a car when it is parked. When removing a Sat Nav and its cradle from a vehicle, care should be taken to clear the windscreen of the sucker ring – it is a dead give-away.
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Friday, February 01, 2008
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Bardsey Horticultural Society: Banish the Winter Blues! See the vibrant colour and feel the warmth of the tropics as they travel to “Madeira: The Garden in the Atlantic” tonight, Friday in the Callister Hall at 7.45pm. Angela Henson will trace the history of the island, discovered in the 15th century, with the emphasis on the tropical plants that the wealthy wine merchants introduced to this Atlantic paradise. Non members welcome for £1 charge.
Church Services this Sunday: Candlemass Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am;
Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be an issue-based service, led by Dennis Ashton from Boston Spa. It will followed by refreshments in the church hall. All will be made most welcome at either service.
Seniors’ Coffee: Seniors’ Coffee is on Tuesday. Join them in the Methodist Hall 10.45am – 12noon. Drop in for a chat and, if you want, exchange some of those paperbacks you read over Christmas. If you require a lift, contact Voluntary Care.
Voluntary Care: Anyone who needs help from the Voluntary Care team this month is asked, in the first instance, to phone Jan Dower 01937 572149. If she is unavailable, then ring Susan Priestley 01937 572227, Margaret Bury 01937 574136 or Fiona Siekierkowski 01937 572836.
East Keswick Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association: Will meet for an early bird meal at the Kestrel at about 6.30pm on Tuesday. After that they are all going on a diet!
Parish Council Meeting: Any resident planning to attend the meeting of the parish council this month is reminded that it will take place this Tuesday, February 5 at 7.30pm in the Youth Room at the village hall. The first ten minutes are set aside for residents raise issues of concern. A full account of the minutes of the December and January meetings can be seen on their website www.eastkeswick.org.uk.
Church Services for Ash Wednesday: The first day of Lent, on February 6: Ash Wednesday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 11am; Tadcaster Circuit Service for Ash Wednesday at the Methodist Church, Main Street, East Keswick at 7.30pm. Eucharist will be held every Wednesday in Lent at 11am at St Mary Magdalene’s. All will be welcome at any of the above services.
Panto in Bardsey: The Bardsey Players present “Snow White” on Thursday, February 7, Friday, February 8, and Saturday, February 9 at 7.30pm in Bardsey Village Hall. This is a family entertainment where there will be a bar and a raffle. Tickets (adults £5, concessions £4, family £15) are available by phoning 01937 574116 or 01937 574166.
Ripon Cathedral Heritage Activity Day: Is on Saturday, February 9 from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. There are activities for families of all ages and tickets may be obtained from The Vicarage, Bardsey. (These are free but are needed for numbers)
Jumble Sale: East Keswick Women’s Institute will be holding its annual Jumble Sale on Saturday, February 23. Have a good clear out and let them have your good quality jumble, but no electrical goods please. For further information ring Pat Stodart on 572622, Betty Illingworth 574367 or Eileen Phillips 572106 (all 01937).
Rather belatedly, a report on the WI lunch: On Friday, January 11 75 people sat down in East Keswick Village Hall and enjoyed a delicious three course lunch. All good home cooking, prepared and served by our WI ladies. Well done, and many thanks from all who attended to everyone who helped to make this a favourite annual occasion.
Disco: East Keswick Badminton Club is holding a 70’s Disco on Saturday, March 1 from 7pm. Fancy a great night out bopping to the sounds of the 70’s? Fancy Dress, bar, fish ’n’ chip supper, raffle, quiz and Elvis on stage! Tickets just £12. Contact Geoff Waterfield 01937 573062, Peter Lord 01937 574029 or Andrew Lunn andrew.lunn@jacklunn.co.uk.
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Friday, January 18, 2008
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Church Services This Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am;
Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be All Age Worship, led by Nick Payling from Wetherby. Please remember to take along any warm clothing or blankets to donate to the Simon Community in Leeds. The service will be followed by refreshments in the church hall.
All will be made most welcome at either service.
East Keswick Local History Group: The East Keswick Local History Group meets on Thursday, January 24 when Judith Unwin will talk about how she collected information for her illustrated booklet about Bardsey. Join them at 7.45pm in the Verity Room of East Keswick Village Hall if you want to know more about our neighbouring village. Details of the 2008 programme are on the East Keswick website www.eastkeswick.org.uk. Members are reminded that subscriptions are now due. Visitors are always welcome at meetings for a small entrance fee. Anyone needing a lift please contact Liz Parr on 01937 572867.
Closure of Wike Lane: Inconvenience to drivers, caused by the closure of Wike Lane, looks set to continue for some time yet. The extent of the culvert collapse, just before the entrance to the Scout camp site, which has caused serious flooding, can only be assessed when the water has been pumped away. It will then need to be repaired, so no time scale can be given at the moment.
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Friday, January 11, 2008
East Keswick Area News
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Church Services: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am. Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am will be the annual Covenant Service, led by the Minister, Rev Steve Barlow. It will afford the opportunity to receive new folk into church membership as well as the transfer of others who have joined from other denominations. Don’t forget to take along any warm clothing or blankets to give to the Simon Community in Leeds. The service will be followed by refreshments in the church hall. All will be made most welcome at either church.
The East Keswick Wildlife Trust: Anyone wanting some exercise in the fresh air, to banish the January blues, is warmly invited to join the East Keswick Wildlife Trust work party in Ox Close Wood. No previous experience is necessary – just meet at Crabtree Lane car park at 10am on Sunday, January 13. Contact Melanie Smith on 01937 574140 for further information.
The Parish Council: Will meet on Tuesday, January 15 at 7.30pm in the Verity Room at the village hall. The first ten minutes are set aside for residents to bring any issues to the council’s attention. Residents are reminded that minutes of all parish council meetings can be found on the East Keswick Village website at www.eastkeswick.org.uk.
Churches Together: Churches Together in Bardsey and East Keswick will hold its Annual General meeting on Tuesday, January 15 at 7.30pm in East Keswick Methodist Church Hall. This is a public meeting and all residents are invited to attend.
Junior Badminton: Will hold its first meeting of the New Year on Thursday, January 17. New or old members aged 11 or over are very welcome. No previous playing experience is necessary. Rackets are provided, so players just need a clean pair of trainers with non marking soles. There is now the benefit of weekly coaching sessions by Louise Waterfield, aged 17, who has a GCSE specialising in badminton coaching. Please contact Janet Thornton at janet.thornton@btopenworld.com or on 01937 572837 for further information. Annual subscription £5, subs £1 per week.
The Youth Group: Meets upstairs in the village hall on Thursday evenings from 6pm to 7.30pm also from January 17. All young people aged 13+ are welcome. The club provides the opportunity to meet other young people in the village, make new friends and take part in activities or just chill out; take part in trips and residential weekends or the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Young people from Bardsey, Scarcroft and Wike are also welcome. Ian Jones, the Leeds City Council Youth Worker, can be contacted on 0113 2145846 or 07891 273137 for further information but anyone interested can just turn up one evening and try it out. Entrance is 50p.
Youth Forum: The first Youth Forum of the year will be held on Thursday, January 17 at 7.45pm in the new upstairs Youth Room at the village hall. Any young person aged 11 or over, at secondary school, who would like to attend, please contact Janet Thornton on 01937 572837 or
janet.thornton@btopenworld.com.
Voluntary Care Team: Anyone who needs help from the Voluntary Care team this month is asked, in the first instance, to ring Fiona Siekierkowski 01937 572836. If she is unavailable, then phone Jan Dower (01937) 572149, Susan Priestley 572227 or Margaret Bury 574136.
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Friday, January 04, 2008
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
A very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year to One and All.
Bardsey Horticultural Society: Bardsey Horticultural Society meets in the Callister Hall at 7.45pm tonight, Friday. “Rambling on Roses” is the theme for retired, local rose grower, David Lister’s talk. This will be preceded by a short AGM. Non members are welcome for £1 charge.
Church services this Sunday, Epiphany: Epiphany Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am;
Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be led by Donald Milne from Wetherby and the congregation will be joined by friends from the Methodist Church in Collingham. It will followed by refreshments in the Church Hall.
All will be made most welcome at either church.
Seniors’ Coffee: Please note that the January meeting is on Tuesday, 8. Thereafter it will return to the 1st Tuesday each month. Join them in the Methodist Hall, 10.45am to 12noon. Drop in for a chat and, if you want, exchange some of those paperbacks you read over Christmas. If you require a lift, please contact Voluntary Care on (01937) 572836, 572149, 572227 or 574136.
East Keswick Women’s Institute: Will everyone please note that meetings will be at 2pm in future at East Keswick Village Hall as usual. On Tuesday, 8 January there will be a talk by Mr Ted Clements about his “Travels with a Camera”. Visitors and new members will be welcome. The Seniors’ lunch is on Friday, January 11 in the village hall.
Annual Draw Night Supper: East Keswick Village Hall Annual Draw Night Supper will be held on Saturday, January 19. All members of the draw are invited to supper in the village hall. After a chance to settle in with a drink and a chat, there will be a reprise of the “Mummers’ Play” first performed by members of East Keswick History Group at its Christmas party. (Incidentally the collection at that event raised over £130, which was donated to St George’s Crypt.) After supper there will be a short concert given by the “Wetherby Light Music Singers”. To round off the evening there will be the Annual Draw with prizes of £500, £250 and £100. Please let Malcolm Brook know at 01937 572360 if you wish to attend so that catering can be arranged accordingly.
Please Be Considerate: Peter Anning, Church Warden at St Mary Magdalene’s, has been getting complaints about the amount of dog mess in the churchyard. It has become very unpleasant for people who are attending to the graves. All people taking their dogs through the churchyard are kindly asked to pick up any mess and dispose of it at home. It has also been reported that the area around the telephone kiosk is similarly affected. Please help to keep our village a pleasant place in which to live and walk about.
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Friday, December 28, 2007
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Church Services This Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; There will be no service at the Methodist Church; the congregation will join with Collingham Methodist Church, Harewood Road for their service at 10am, which will be led by Andrew Marshall from Wetherby.
The Leeds Simon Community is a registered charity, providing practical and emotional support for people who are homeless. On Sunday, January 27 a representative from the Community will attend the service at the Methodist Church to receive gifts of warm clothing (particularly men’s), blankets etc. Anyone who has any suitable items that they would be willing to donate is invited to bring them to the church services on January 13 or January 20, where they will be stored until January 27. Alternative delivery arrangements or to request a collection can be made by contacting the Senior Steward on 01937 573737. Any contributions you can make will be most appreciated.
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Friday, December 21, 2007
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
A Happy Christmas to Everyone: Celebrations got off to a good start last week when the East Keswick Local History Group welcomed mummers back to the village. They regularly entertained villagers up to the 1930s, when they travelled around the streets, and it was good to see the tradition revived. Certain prominent villagers will never be treated with their previous deference in future!
Monday saw the first of the church services when villagers joined the Bardsey and East Keswick Ecumenical Choir in the Methodist Church to sing their favourite Christmas carols.
Church Services this Sunday, the Fourth Sunday in Advent:
Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am;
Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be a service of Lessons and Carols. The preacher will be the Minister, Rev Steve Barlow and the service will followed by refreshments in the Church Hall.
There will be a Villages Carol Celebration at 4pm at St Mary Magdalene’s.
Christmas Eve Services: St Mary Magdalene’s at 3.30pm – Carols and Crib Service;
The Methodist Church at 6pm – A family Service of Light “Follow the Star”, led by the Lay Pastor Mrs Heather Shipman; the offertory will be shared between Martin House, Candlelighters and Emmaus Leeds. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall;
The Methodist Church at 11.15pm – Service of Holy Communion led by the Minister, Rev Steve Barlow;
St Mary Magdalene’s at 11.30pm – Carols and the Midnight Eucharist of Christmas.
Christmas Day: The Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s at 9.15am.
Do celebrate the birth of Jesus at any of these services. All will be made most welcome.
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Friday, December 14, 2007
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick- Judith Pentith 01937 574965
pentith@bigfastweb.net
Church Services: Church services this Sunday, the third Sunday in Advent:
Sunday Eucharist at St. Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am.
Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am. will be the annual gift service, led by Rev. Stanley Jackson from Boston Spa. Donations from all Christmas giving this year will be shared between Martin House, Candlelighters and Emmaus Leeds. The service will be followed by refreshments in the church hall. All will be made most welcome at either service.
East Keswick Wildlife Trust: Also this Sunday,December 16, members of the East Keswick Wildlife Trust are walking to Thorner. Take a break from the Christmas preparations and enjoy a leisurely walk to Thorner with lunch at The Fox. Meet at 10am outside the Duke of Wellington. For further information, please contact Melanie Smith on 574140.
Community Christmas Carols: The Bardsey and East Keswick Ecumenical Choir invites you to join them in singing your favourite Christmas carols at the Methodist Church at 7pm on Monday, December 17. The children will feature in many items. Refreshments will be served afterwards.
Parish Council: The Parish Council will meet on Tuesday, December 18 at 7.30pm in the Verity Room at the village hall. The first 10 minutes are set aside for residents to bring any issues to the Council’s attention.
Nan Hartley: The funeral of Nan Hartley took place on Monday, on a crisp and sunny afternoon. The service of thanksgiving, which was held in the Methodist Church, was attended by so many people that there was standing room only; such was the regard in which she was held. Her grandchildren read appropriate poems and her sons shared memories of their childhood. The Minister, Rev Steve Barlow, spoke of her enormous contribution to village life, she wrote this column for seven to eight years and also ran the village Post Office, was an enthusiastic gardener, willing to share the results of her endeavours with others, and a founder member of the indoor bowling club. Always a cheerful face, she will be much missed around the village. |
Friday, November 30, 2007
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Concert: The Bardsey and East Keswick Ecumenical Choir and friends will perform Part One of Handel’s Messiah, plus the Hallelujah Chorus at 7.30pm tomorrow Saturday, December 1, in East Keswick Methodist Church. Organist: David Wilks, Soloists: Margaret Wilks, Soprano; Winifred Wales, Contralto; Andrew Wray, Tenor; Colin Wales, Bass. Conductor: Malcolm Bury. Do go along and enjoy this popular work. There will be a retiring collection for “Children with Leukaemia” and refreshments will be available in the Church Hall after the performance.
Church Services: Church services this Sunday, the first Sunday in Advent:
Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street at 10.30am will be a contemporary service, led by Andrew Marshall from Wetherby, and will include the first part of a new Advent Liturgy. It will followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. All will be made most welcome at either service.
The Advent Service for the Mothers’ Union of the Allerton Deanery will be held this year in the parish church of All Hallows’ in Bardsey on Monday, December 3 at 11am.
Coffee Morning: On Tuesday, December 4 from 10.45am to 12noon seniors meet for their monthly coffee morning in the Methodist Church Hall. As well as the usual refreshments and paperback exchange there will be some information about “East Keswick Christmases of the past” from the Local History Archives. If you require a lift, please contact Voluntary Care.
Voluntary Care: Anyone who needs help from the Voluntary Care team this month is asked, in the first instance, to ring Fiona Siekierkowski 01937 572836. If she is unavailable, then phone Jan Dower 01937 572149, Susan Priestley 01937 572227 or Margaret Bury 01937 574136.
Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association: The East Keswick branch of the Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association will hold their Christmas Party in the Verity Room at the village hall on Tuesday at 7.30pm. This will take the form of a faith supper where they will be entertained to an hour of “Music and Mirth” by Mr Humphreys. On December 14 they will be holding their Christmas lunch at Scarthingwell Golf Club. Anyone wishing to attend is asked to let Eileen Gilchrist know if they haven’t already done so.
Harewood C of E Primary School: Harewood C of E Primary School is advertising for a Special Needs Assistant, S1/2 Term Time only, 12 hours per week, to commence 8 January 2008, at this small village school, graded outstanding by Ofsted. They are looking for someone, with a pleasant, caring but firm approach with children, to provide support for a child with special educational needs. Please telephone 0113 2886394 for an application form. The closing date for applications is Friday, December 14 and the appointment is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure.
Summer Accommodation Wanted: Summer home for “Aussie”? Each year, Bardsey Cricket Club invites a young Australian cricketer to join the Club for the summer. The Club is responsible for finding local, friendly lodgings from mid April to mid September and, as the previous hosts have now left the village, is seeking new accommodation. If you, or someone you know, might provide a home for “Aussie”, at a modest rent, please contact Steven Hills on 01937 572266.
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Friday, November 23, 2007
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick - Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Church Services this Sunday: Sunday Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene’s, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be led by the Minister, Rev Steve Barlow and include communion. It will followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. All will be made most welcome at either service.
“A Time to Remember”: A service of remembrance and reflection will be held in Collingham Methodist Church at 2.15pm on Sunday. Open to all, this will be a reflective and meditative time to remember those we have loved and lost. There will be the opportunity to light a candle and to add the names of loved ones to a book of remembrance. If you wish to bring to the service a photograph or something which will remind you of the person you have lost, please do so. A similar service will be held at Wetherby Methodist Church, Bank Street, at 4.30pm, for those unable to attend Collingham. Anyone wanting further details should contact the Minister, Rev Steve Barlow, on 01937 582854, or Lay Pastor, Mrs Heather Shipman, on 01937 587539.
East Keswick Short Mat Bowling Club: The East Keswick Short Mat Bowling Club meets in the village hall every Monday and Tuesday from 1.15pm to 3.45pm. This is a very active group which would nevertheless welcome some new faces. Feel free to turn up one afternoon and try your hand. Membership details can be obtained from the secretary, Jim Baines, on 01937 579926.
Parish Council: The parish council will meet on Tuesday, November 27 at 7.30pm in the Verity Room at the village hall. The first ten minutes are set aside for residents to bring any issues to the council’s attention. The Village Hall Committee Meeting, also at 7.30pm, will be upstairs in the Youth Room.
Concert: The Ecumenical Choir and friends are to perform Part One of Handel’s Messiah, plus the Hallelujah Chorus, at 7.30pm on Saturday, December 1 in East Keswick Methodist Church. If you have not already done so, do make a note of the date now.
United Service: Last Sunday saw almost 100 people in the congregation at the Methodist Church for a united service, planned by the Ecumenical House Group and the Ecumenical Choir, on the theme of “Unity”. Led by the choir, they joined in well known hymns and were truly uplifted by the preaching of Ian Wragg. With such enthusiastic support from the congregations of all the Bardsey and East Keswick Churches, this will certainly be repeated in the future. It was good to welcome back Ian and Anne, who moved from Bardsey some four years ago.
Official Opening of East Keswick Village Hall: On Sunday afternoon, invited guests were in the village hall to welcome the Lord Mayor of Leeds, who officially opened the hall following the recent redevelopment. The chairman of the Village Hall Committee, Will Lifford, thanked all those who had worked so hard to bring the scheme to fruition. After an excellent lunch, put on by the ladies of the committee, there was the opportunity for everyone to look around the premises. Anyone who might be interested in booking one of the rooms should contact the Manager of the Village Hall, Mrs. Beryl Ogden on 07914 007267.
All-in-all, a rather hectic day!
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Friday, October 26, 2007
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick
Youth Night: Thursday night is Youth night in East Keswick!
Young people from Bardsey, Scarcroft and Wike are also welcome!
The Youth Group is now meeting in the village hall on Thursday evenings during term time from 6pm – 7.30pm and will shortly move into a new ‘Youth Room’ which has been provided as part of the hall’s building project.
All young people aged 13+ are welcome. The club provides the opportunity to meet other young people in the village, make new friends and take part in activities or just chill out; take part in trips and residential weekends or the Duke of the Edinburgh Award.
Ian Jones, the Leeds City Council Youth worker, can be contacted on 0113 214 5846 or 07891 273137 for further information, but anyone interested can just turn up one evening and try it out. Entrance: 50p
Junior Badminton: Junior Badminton is relaunching on Thursday, November 1 at 7.45pm – 8.45pm in the village hall. New members in Year 7 or above are very welcome for the coming season. No previous playing experience is necessary. Racquets are provided, so players just need a pair of clean trainers with non marking soles. Please contact Janet Thornton at janet.thornton@btopenworld.com or on 01937 572837 for further information. Annual subscription £5, subs: £1 per week.
East Keswick Voluntary Care Group: Those who are less able are reminded that the East Keswick Voluntary Care Group will help anyone of any age, who needs assistance, transport locally to doctors’ and dentists’ surgeries, opticians and clinics; or lifts to their monthly coffee mornings (first Tuesday of the month in the Methodist Church Hall). The members of the group will also do home visits for anyone who is alone or housebound. Please phone: Margaret Bury 01937 574136, Jan Dower 01937 572149, Susan Priestley 01937 572227 or Fiona Siekierkowski 01937 572836.
Church Services: Church services this Sunday:
Eucharist at St Mary Magdalene, Moor Lane, at 9.15am; Morning Worship at the Methodist Church, Main Street, at 10.30am, will be an issue-based, contemporary service, planned by the Main Street House Group and will include Communion, presided over by the Minister, Rev Steve Barlow, and followed by refreshments in the church hall.
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Friday, October 19, 2007
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick
Beer Festival: Last Saturday saw another very successful beer festival in East Keswick Village Hall, the first public event since its re-opening. Final figures are not available yet but, suffice it to say, large numbers of visitors quenched their thirsts with a choice of over twenty beers and ciders, suitably fortified by generous ploughman’s lunches or local pork pies and mushy peas and waited on by the team of tireless kitchen staff. Various musical groups kept everyone entertained throughout the day, adding to the relaxed atmosphere. Evening numbers may have been down due to a certain rugby match but the afternoon attendance certainly made up for it. Thanks go to all who gave their support in any way.
Annual Christmas Craft Fair: The Methodist Church is holding its Annual Christmas Craft Fair in the village hall on Sunday, November 4, 1pm – 4.30pm. All the stalls are taken and there is a mix of previous and new stallholders providing something for everyone. Make a note now to come along for that unusual present.
Autumn Promenade Concert: The village hall’s next function is an Autumn Promenade Concert featuring the Clifton Lightcliffe Band on Saturday, November 10 at 7.30pm, who will play a selection of traditional and modern brass band music. Tickets at £10 are going well, so do book now to avoid disappointment: available from West End Stores or from Ian on 01937 574592.
Thank You: Pat Stodart, who organised the Macmillan Coffee Morning last month, wishes to thank all who supported the event and is delighted to have raised over £365, the highest yet, for the charity. Congratulations to Pat who gives much of her time and puts in so much hard work for various charities.
Concert: The Collingham & District branch of the Royal British Legion is holding a Concert on Friday, October 26 in Collingham Memorial Hall, with music by a Traditional Jazz Band called ‘The Happy Chappies’. The evening starts at 7.30 pm and costs £10, including buffet. An application has been made for a licensed bar. All proceeds go to the Poppy Appeal and they would welcome your support. For further information, please contact the Branch Secretary, David Smith, who can be reached on 01937 572245. |
Friday, October 05, 2007
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick
Harvest: This weekend sees the annual Harvest Thanksgiving services in the village’s churches. On Sunday, St. Mary Magdalene will celebrate with Harvest Family Eucharist at 9.15 am and the Methodist Church holds its Harvest Festival at 10.30 a.m. when the preacher will be Donald Milne from Wetherby. All will be made most welcome at either church.
The Methodist Church will also be holding its Harvest Supper tomorrow evening, Saturday, in conjunction with the Annual Quiz. It’s not too late to book a place. Please ring 573705 or 573560 – Adults £3, Children £2.
Women’s Institute: On Tuesday, the Women’s Institute will meet in the Verity room at the village hall at 7.30 pm, when Mrs Sue Seegar will talk about The Evolution of the Modern Miss to October 2007. The competition is a scarf. New members and guests are always welcome.
Beer Festival: The third East Keswick Yorkshire Beer Festival will be held in the village hall on Saturday, October 13, noon to 10 pm, (last entry 8 pm), featuring 20 Yorkshire beers, food and musical entertainment. Admission is £3, to include a souvenir glass and programme. Children are welcome in the family room.
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Friday, September 28, 2007
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick- Judith Pentith 01937 574965
Macmillan Coffee Morning: A reminder that today, Friday, sees the annual Macmillan Coffee Morning in the Methodist Church Hall from 10am to noon. Admission £1 includes coffee and biscuits. There will be a raffle and various stalls, including cakes and bring-and-buy. All proceeds go to Macmillan Cancer Support. Please do go along if you can.
Senior’s Coffee: Is held on the first Tuesday of the month from 10.45 am to noon in the Methodist Church Hall. This gives the opportunity for a chat or free exchange of paperbacks. Lifts are available from Voluntary Care if needed – ring 574136, 572836, 572149 or 572227.
Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association: Also on Tuesday, the Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association will meet in the village hall at 7.30 pm, when there will be a talk by Mr. Martin Wainwright entitled ‘Covering the North Journalism’. Guests are very welcome.
Quiz Night: The Methodist Church is holding its annual Quiz Night on Saturday, 6 October at 7.30 pm, £3 for adults and £2 for children, to include a Harvest Supper. All are welcome. Please advise Jean (573705) or Anne (573560) of numbers, to assist with catering for this popular event.
Annual Christmas Fair: The East Keswick Annual Christmas Craft Fair will be held in the village hall on Sunday, November 4, 1pm to 4.30 pm. Bookings are now being taken for stalls, which are allocated on a first come first served basis. Anyone who may be interested and would like further details should contact Judith on 574965.
Cricket Club: The East Keswick Cricket Club has had its best season for a number of years. The first team achieved a new high score record of 402 runs, which helped them to win the Division 4 Championship and gain promotion to Division 3 next year. Congratulations lads.
Some improvements are needed to the ground and the club would be most grateful if anyone would like to make a donation. Do support your local team.
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Friday, September 14, 2007
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick
Macmillan Coffee Morning: Pat Stodart will be hosting this annual fund-raising event on Friday 28 September from 10 a.m. to 12noon in the Methodist Church Hall. There will be a raffle and various stalls, including cakes and bring-and-buy. Admission, £1, includes coffee and biscuits. All proceeds go to Macmillan Cancer Support. Please do go along if you can to support this very worth while charity.
Church Services: The Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, Moor Lane: 9.15 The Eucharist with hymns; First Wednesday monthly 11am The Eucharist. Vicar of the Parish: The Rev Raymond J Pearson, 01937 572243.
Services at East Keswick Methodist Church: Main Street, Main Street, with Junior Church 10.30am. September 16th: Mrs Heather Shipman. Minister: The Rev Steve Barlow 01937 582854.
Parish Council: The next meeting is on Tuesday, September 18 at 7.30pm in the Verity Room at East Keswick Village Hall. The first ten minutes are set aside for residents to bring any issues to the council’s attention.
History Group: The local history group will be meeting in the Verity Room in the village hall on Thursday, September 20 at 7.45pm.
Flower Club: There will be a meeting of the East Keswick Flower Club and a demonstration on Thursday, September 20 at 1.30pm in East Keswick Village Hall.
Seniors’ Coffee: Every first Tuesday from 10.45am to noon in the Methodist Hall. Come for a chat or just pop in for a free exchange of paperback books. If you need a lift you can contact Voluntary Care on 01937 574136, 572836, 572149 or 572227. |
Friday, September 07, 2007
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick
Macmillan Coffee Morning: Pat Stodart will be hosting this annual fund-raising event on Friday 28 September from 10 a.m. to 12noon in the Methodist Church Hall. There will be a raffle and various stalls, including cakes and bring-and-buy. Admission, £1, includes coffee and biscuits. All proceeds go to Macmillan Cancer Support. Please do go along if you can to support this very worth while charity.
Church Services: The Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, Moor Lane: 9.15 The Eucharist with hymns; First Wednesday monthly 11am The Eucharist. Vicar of the Parish: The Rev Raymond J Pearson, 01937 572243.
Services at East Keswick Methodist Church: Main Street, Main Street, with Junior Church 10.30am.
September 9: Communion with Rev Steve Barlow.
Parish Council: The next meeting is on Tuesday, September 18 at 7.30pm in the Verity Room at East Keswick Village Hall. The first ten minutes are set aside for residents to bring any issues to the council’s attention.
Village Hall Draw Winners: £30 Mrs D Smith; £20 Mrs P Parker; £10 Mrs N Dowthwaite.
East Keswick Women’s Institute: If you are interested in glassware you may wish to join members of the WI at their meeting in the Verity Room at East Keswick Village Hall on Tuesday, September 11 at 7.30pm, when Mrs Norma Mayes will speak about the “History of Glass.” The competition is a glass object.
Seniors’ Coffee: Every first Tuesday from 10.45am to noon in the Methodist Hall. Come for a chat or just pop in for a free exchange of paperback books. If you need a lift you can contact Voluntary Care on 01937 574136, 572836, 572149 or 572227. |
Friday, August 17, 2007
East Keswick Village News
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East Keswick
Parish Council meeting: Tuesday August 21, 7.30pm in the Verity Room, Village Hall. The first ten minutes are available for any issues raised by members of the public. |
Friday, July 13, 2007
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick - Alice Thornton 01937 572837
Seniors’ Coffee: Continues on the first Tuesday of each month in the Methodist Hall from 10.45am-12noon. As well as a friendly chat you can take the opportunity to exchange unwanted paperback books. Lifts are available from Voluntary Care, contact 01937 572227, 574136, 572836 or 572149.
Parish Council: Tuesday 17th July 7.30pm in the Verity Room, Village Hall. The first ten minutes are available for any issues raised by members of the public.
East Keswick Women’s Institute: With the exception of August, when there is an outing, East Keswick Women’s Institute meet at 7.30pm in the Verity Room at East Keswick Village Hall. If you are new to the village, a stay at home mum, career girl, whatever, come and join them. There will be a warm welcome and an interesting speaker.
East Keswick Voluntary Care Group: Is available to help anyone of any age, who needs assistance, transport locally to doctors and dentists surgeries, opticians and clinics, or lifts to our monthly coffee mornings. They also do home visits for anyone who is alone or house bound. For help please phone: Margaret Bury 01937 574136; Fiona Siekierkowski 01937 572836; Jan Dower 01937 572149 or Susan Priestley 01937 572227.
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Friday, July 06, 2007
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick- Alice Thornton 01937 572837
Women’s Institute: On Tuesday, July 10 at 7.30pm in the Verity Room, village hall, Mr Butler will be telling some Shoddy Town Tales. The competition is three roses. If you are new to the village, a stay at home mum, career girl or whatever, we guarantee you a warm welcome.
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Tuesday, June 19, 2007
East Keswick Area News
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East Keswick- Alice Thornton 01937 572837
Strawberry Tea: On Thursday, June 28 the Voluntary Care Group are organising this seasonal event once again. It will take place in the Verity Room of the village hall from 3pm to 5pm. Tickets are £3 from the village shop. This event is open to everyone – you don’t have to be very senior!
Call My Bluff: A ‘Call My Bluff’ wine quiz is taking place on June 30. This will be the last fund raising event held in the old hall before it is refurbished. It’s £12.50 per head or tables/teams of 8 for £100. Tickets are on sale at Illingworth’s Butchers and West End stores or phone David on 573082 |
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