BISHOP BURTON NEWS

MAY 2016

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Two Hundred And Eighty First Edition

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO HER MAJESTY

QUEEN ELIZABETH the SECOND

The village celebrated The Queen's 90th birthday on her actual birth

date, but there will be numerous other celebrations to follow,

culminating in June with her official birthday.

We thought we should mark the Occasion with this month's front

cover and Elaine Hoyes has kindly drawn this appropriate design for

us to use.

The whole village was invited to Raikes Farm, to join in the National

Beacon lighting ceremony, where an enormous pile of straw bales

had been prepared. The choir led the singing of the National Anthem

and Happy Birthday and a short message from Prince Charles was

read out. There were three hearty cheers from the assembled crowd

and the beacon was lit at 8.30pm precisely (our allotted time). We

were blessed with a fine, dry evening and the nine rockets (one for

each decade of the Queen's life) looked quite spectacular as they

soared upwards.

We all then repaired to the relative warmth of a barn for a welcome

warm drink and a delicious sausage roll. All the children were given

a commemorative medal, a tangible reminder of a special occasion.

Grateful thanks to David and Janet Oxtoby and the Parish Council for

organising such a happy and memorable evening,

Joan Pillmoor

May we please have your articles for the July edition before the 23rd

June. Thank you very much.

Editor

s.leeding251@btinternet.com – 01964 551277

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Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebrations

Last Thursday – 21st April the

Queen’s actual Birthday, saw

the first of the Queen’s 90th

Birthday Celebrations in the

Village. It was great to see so

many villagers make their way

up Low Balk Road to Raikes

Farm, and join in the

celebrations. It was a cold

evening but Jack – the Queen’s

envoy, soon got us in order and

a rousing round of God Save

the Queen and the warmth from the Beacon soon got us warmed up

in time to sing Happy Birthday to her majesty and to see the

fireworks against the background of a spectacular sunset. Then on

into David’s barn for a well-deserved cup of Hot Tea or Coffee with

warm sausage rolls and delicious tray bakes (thank you Janet).

In his official capacity as the Queen’s representative Jack then

presented all the children present with a Queen’s 90th

Birthday

Medal. For those village children who were not able to make it to the

celebrations their medal will be distributed to them shortly.

Thanks to all who helped organise and all who attended – for what

was a thoroughly enjoyable evening.

There are two further events planned in the Village to mark the

Queen’s official 90th

Birthday. On Saturday June 11th

there will be

a Barn Dance at Westfield Farm, and, on Monday 13th

June there

will be a Right Royal Cream Tea in the Village Hall at 2.30pm. It

would be great to see you all there.

Unbeknown to me I was sent these two appreciations of the

impressive evening we spent at Burton Raikes Farm. I thought they

were both excellent and decided to let you read them both! Editor

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VILLAGE LITTER PICK

The “CUPID” day (“Clean Up Please In A Day”) on 10th April was a

great success with a good turn out and luckily a sunny day too! 21

bags of rubbish were collected by over a dozen cheerful volunteers

from the village. Equipment was lent again from ERYCC so we were

all highly visible in our orange jackets, and received quite a few

thumbs-up and toots of support from passers by!

The result was very satisfying to see the village and surrounding

lanes looking beautiful and litter free again – at least for the time

being!! The bus shelter is also being repainted to remove the

unsightly graffiti that has reappeared... so Bishop Burton has

certainly done its bit to “Clean up for the Queen!!!

The volunteers met up at the Altis afterwards for a well earned thirst

quencher! Many thanks to everyone who took part and joined in this

village event which was not only very worthwhile but also very

enjoyable!!

Please keep up the good work to keep Bishop Burton tidy. It makes

all the difference!

Look out for another “C.U.P.I.D” day later in the year!

Thank you all

Trevor Thomas

Many congratulations your hard work is much appreciated – Editor

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BISHOP BURTON COUNTRY FRIENDS

March Meeting Tony Collinson from Walkington gave an

interesting talk about the history of Cherry Burton. It was of

particular interest to our members from Cherry and it sparked a lively

discussion as old memories were revived.

April Meeting About twenty members enjoyed a Beetle Drive,

followed by a Pot Luck supper.

Monday 9th

May For those members who have ‘signed up’, we will

be visiting the Side Oven Bakery at Foston. Please be at the Village

Hall car park at 5.45pm.

Queen’s Birthday Tea – Monday 13th

June – Village Hall 2.30pm

Please note that this is an Open Meeting and all are welcome.

Tickets £4.50 from Jan Biden, 11 Bryan Mere. There will be a raffle,

cake stall and a prize for the Best Hat. Donations of cakes etc. would

be gratefully received.

Monday 11th

July Annual Outing to Bridlington Old Town and

Sewerby Hall. Fish and hips on the way home. If you would like to

come please contact Sue on 01964 5512624. The cost is £8 for

members plus cost of Fish and Chips and £16 for non members plus

the cost of Fish and Chips. Please pay in advance to save handling

money on the day.

Sue Brooks

Programme Secretary

A set of jump leads walk into a bar.

The bartender says, “I’ll serve you but don’t start anything”

Two peanuts walk into a bar and one is a salted.

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A WORRYING HAPPENING

A resident in Bishop Burton had for many years a Letter Box

attached to their house for ease of access. This Letter Box

however, was not kept locked and anyone could not only place mail

in the Box but could also remove mail. A week or so ago the resident

received account cards on a number of banks which the resident had

not ordered. A day or two latter a short stocky man was seen

rummaging in the Letter Box and on being questioned said he was

delivering junk mail but before he could be apprehended he ran away

at great speed. The police and banks have been advised and needless

to say the Letter Box removed.

The view seems to be that this was an attempt at identity theft with

the intention of opening bank accounts in the resident's name which

the perpetrator could then access.

Please aware for the need for security of personal mail or for that

matter anything that would allow identity theft.

Jack Wray - Chairman of Bishop Burton Neighbourhood Watch

Police updates can be viewed on the Neighbourhood Watch site on

Bishop Burton’s website – bishopburton.org.uk – click on News for

the drop down and click again on Neighbourhood Watch.

THE HUT PEOPLE

What a great night the 6th

of March was. We were royally entertained

by The Hut People. As 7pm approached the Village Hall filled up

and nearly 60 of us enjoyed a scrummy aptly named – March Pork

Casserole, and for the veggies amongst us a Chickpea Casserole with

jacket potato. Nicely full we then settled down to The Hut People – a

duo who literally did take us on a musical journey around the world–

I don’t think I have ever seen such musical instruments before, and

what superb sounds they make.

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After a top up of your favourite tipple and a rhubarb and orange

cobbler – with cream of course we were ready for the second half.

This was more taxing as it involved audience participation! But we

soon got the hang of it. There were yet more intriguing and different

percussion instruments – and how exactly did he play that one?. A

thoroughly entertaining evening of great folk music, food and

company.

Our thanks go to Artery and the Rural Touring Scheme without

whom we would not be able to afford such high calibre acts. Thanks

also go to the Village Hall Committee for organising and to Margaret,

Jan, Pam and Sandy for the food, and to everyone else who helped

with the evening, and of course a special thanks to all those who

attended and made it such a great evening.

We hope to be getting more acts in the Autumn – we will see what

Artery has on offer.

If you would like to get involved in the events, all help is greatly

received. Please call Jan on 552364.

Village Hall Committee.

THANK YOU! - Lambing Sunday – THANK YOU!

Many thanks to all of you who volunteered to help keep the village

chaos free on the 6th

March (Lambing Sunday). It was a GREAT

success.

Once again, many thanks to ALL who VOLUNTEERED and to

ERYC for the signs and cones.

Based on the success of this year the format is likely to be repeated

next year. So it would be great to see more volunteers, an hour is all

that is needed.

Margaret Hebb

Clerk – Bishop Burton Parish Council – 551315

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Cinema – BROOKLYN - coming soon

Saturday 21st May -7.30pm Bishop Burton Village Hall

BROOKLYN tells the profoundly

moving story of Eilis Lacey

(Saoirse Ronan), a young Irish

immigrant navigating her way

through 1950’s Brooklyn. Lured by

the promise of America, Eilis

departs Ireland and the comfort of

her mother's home for the shores of

New York City. The initial shackles

of homesickness quickly diminish as a fresh

romance sweeps Eilis into the intoxicating charm of

love. But soon, her new vivacity is disrupted by her

past, and Eilis must choose between two countries

and the lives that exist...

Certificate: 12A Director: John Crowley Written by: Nick Hornby Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Domhnall Gleeson,

Michael Zegen, Emory Cohen, Julie Walters Doors open at 7pm – Refreshments available £5.00 (Students £4.50) pay on the door

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WALKINGTON PRESCHOOL

The Pavilion, The Playing fields, Walkington

Sessions from 9.00am to 3.30pm

Monday to Friday during school term times for children

aged two and a half to four years old.

15 hours per week free childcare is available for all 3 and 4

year olds (and also for some 2 year olds), depending on the

sessions we have available. You may choose to use more

or less hours.

If you would like to put your child’s name on the waiting

list or you would like to know more, please come to the

Pavilion or give us a call on 01482 869101

We want to ensure that Bishop Burton parents of pre-

schoolers are aware of Walkington preschool. Priority is

given to children in the Walkington School catchment (i.e.

Walkington and Bishop Burton)

Helen Wilson – 01964 551062

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FRIENDS OF ALL SAINTS CHURCH

Update on Easter Activities

The weather was eventually kind to us on Easter Saturday, so the

activities at the Church all took place and much fun and enjoyment

was had by all! There were tea and cakes aplenty and lots of children

enjoying the egg hunts, egg and spoon racing and craft

activities. After a busy afternoon, all spare hands pitched in to leave

the Church sparkling and clean, ready for Easter Sunday celebrations,

and we all agreed we had enjoyed a very successful afternoon! After

a couple of cash donations, the grand total donated to the Friends

group, amounted to £100.01. Huge thanks must go to all those who

came along and supported this event and of course to those who gave

their time in some way or another.

This event was very much organised by Joy Woodward, so a special

thank you for that Joy! You did the village proud!

Look out for the next Friends event!

Rebecca Chester

NEWS FROM ALL SAINTS

Easter was celebrated with an Easter Egg Hunt organised by The

Friends, then the church was decorated with flowers ready for Easter

Day followed by a wedding on Easter Monday. It is always a

pleasure to see our lovely church full of flowers again after the

austerity of Lent. And now the Union Jack is flying proudly from the

church tower in honour of The Queen’s birthday! In fact we are

looking for a VOLUNTEER to take over flag raising duties, as the

current “flag officer” is having a knee replacement and will be unable

to scale the tower for his duties!! (There is a magnificent view from

the top of the tower!!) ANY OFFERS ??? (please tel. 01964

551288)

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We are looking forward to the Launch of The Friends Group on 24th

May when we shall hear more news of the” Kitchen and Loos

project” and future events to be planned during the year.

There is to be a Flower Festival over the weekend of June

24th

/25th

/26th

with a Preview with refreshments and entertainment on

Friday 24th

.

Let’s hope for a lovely summer!

Sue Thomas

CHURCH SERVICES IN MAY

Sun 1st: Rogation Service at North Newbald

Sun 8th: 11.00am Holy Communion

Sun 15th: 11.00am Morning Prayer

Sun 22nd: 11.00am Holy Communion

Sun 29th: 11.00am Holy Communion

Rev Rachel Young

Date Cleaning Flowers

1st May Mrs A Danforth Mrs J Oxtoby

8th May Mrs H Hayward Miss H M Swann

15th May Mrs M Wray Miss H M Swann

22nd

May Mrs M Cutland Miss H M Swann

29th May Mrs S Thomas Mrs S Thomas

5th June Mrs S Brooks/Mrs J

Biden

Mrs S Thomas

12th June Miss H M Swann Mrs S Thomas

19th June Mrs A Danforth Mrs C Young

26th June Mrs H Hayward Mrs C Young

3rd

July Mrs M Wray Mrs C Young

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FLOWER FESTIVAL

All Saints Church Bishop Burton are looking forward to holding a

Flower Festival in the Church on the 25th and 26th

June with a

preview night 24th June with some entertainment

Anyone willing to help us by doing a flower arrangement, or to

sponsor the event, please contact me Ann Cherry on 01964 550433 or

any Church member, by the end of May, more information later.

Thank you.

Ann Cherry

SUNDAY LUNCH

The annual lunch will be held at Burton Raikes Farm on

Sunday 10th July at 12.30pm.

The price is £12 per person – drinks available – raffle,

Please contact David or Janet Oxtoby 01964 550346 if you

wish to go. All in aid of All Saints Church

SUE BROOKS WRITES:-

I recently came across this reference to Bishop Burton in a book by J B

Priestley, published in 1933 and called ‘English Journey’. I think the same

still applies all these years later.

“This south-east corner of Yorkshire which is not on the way to anywhere

but Hull, has a curiously pleasant remoteness of its own…….. There are

some charming villages on the way. One of them – I think its name was

Bishop Burton – gave me the most entrancing glimpse of a pond, old walls

and red roofs. Within a second I had settled and was done with the world:

The bookish hermit of Bishop Burton It was that kind of place, one of those

ten thousand might-be homes.

Well spotted and thank you Sue.

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BARN DANCE

It’s a long time since we had a barn dance in the village. But there’s

one coming up at 7.00 am on Saturday 11th

June at Westfield Farm,

courtesy of Sue and Trevor Thomas. It’s to celebrate the Queen’s

Official Birthday and the proceeds will go towards the Kitchen and

Toilets project being sponsored by the Friends of All Saints. The

Hessle Ceilidh Band will provide the music for the evening and their

leader, Pippa King, will guide us through the dances whether you’ve

done this before or not. The tickets will include a bar, entertainment,

and food (fish and chips) and will be on sale from 14th

May. The cost

is £12 for those who are members of the Friends of All Saints’ and

£15 for those who are not. If you or your guest become a “Friend” on

the night of the barn dance then you’ll also be entitled to the reduced

ticket price. On-site parking for cars will also be available. For tickets

and more details, contact: Bryn Jones at bryn99jones@btinternet.com

or 01964 550255.

FRIENDS OF ALL SAINTS LAUNCH EVENT

The Friends of All Saints

Church was established as a

group late last year. Its objects

are to promote the use of the

church as a community facility

and to help protect the church’s

precious heritage. We raise

funds for special projects that

will help us satisfy these

objects. So far we have

organized an Easter Egg hunt, and in June there will be a barn dance

at Westfield Farm. The Friends have arranged a grand launch event in

the church at 7.30 pm on Tuesday 24th

May. The Chair of the Friends

– Steve Ersser - will introduce our plans for future events and there

will be a special display of the architect drawings for the kitchen and

toilets project that is our first fund-raising goal. The Village choir

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will also give a short performance and the event will be followed by

wine and nibbles. If you need parking then spaces will be available at

the village hall.

Each household in the village should have received a leaflet about the

Friends. It includes a membership application form that I hope you

will want to complete. The annual membership rates are: £10 for an

individual and £20 for a family. If you missed out on the leaflet,

please contact the Friends by emailing foasbb@gmail.com or

phoning 01964 550255.

Bryn Jones

RATS! – ADVICE FROM THE ERYC

Following the discussion at the Open meeting it was agreed to ask

East Riding’s Pest Controller his advice on how to control rats.

He notes that rats are mainly an issue in winter when food is short

and suggests the following:

Bird Feeders - If possible do not leave food out at night and ensure

that all feeders have trays underneath to catch any bits that fall so that

they do not end up on the ground.

Compost Bins- If you have the new plastic type of compost bins and

are intending to put them on top of soil, it is best to first put a fine

mesh on top of the soil and then the compost bin.

Decking – Decking is a typical area that rats like! If you have decking

make sure that towards the edges there are some loose boards that can

be taken up so that poison can be put underneath for better treatment.

Sheds – Make sure that sheds are 8 inches above the ground.

NEVER, never put poison in an open tray in the garden. Always

ensure it is in pipes or in the correct bait stations. Otherwise other

creatures including birds will take the poison and die. This includes

Starlings – who are a protected species.

Note: for a young rat to get into property it only needs a 1inch hole,

adults only need a 1.5inches, and Mice 15mm.

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Annual open Meeting – Thanks to all who attended

A big THANK -YOU to all who attended the Parish Open Meeting

on the 29th

March and raised their points about the village. It was

great to see so many of you there. All the points have been noted and

as you will see elsewhere in the magazine many have already been

actioned. It’s a great forum to talk about the village in general and

hopefully see even more of you at the meeting in future years.

Margaret Hebb – Clerk.

BISHOP BURTON PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the Bishop Burton Parish Council meeting held in Bishop Burton Village Hall on Monday 15th February 2016 at 7.30pm.

Present: Councillors: Cllr Martin Gray; Cllr David Oxtoby; Cllr Leonard Byass; Cllr Jack Wray; Cllr Jonathan Dolton; Cllr Mrs Sue Ellerington.

Members of the public – Nine 2.1010 Apologies for absence: Cllr Trevor Thomas; Cllr Mark Hoddinott; Cllr

Andrew Oxtoby. 2.1011 Declaration of Pecuniary and non-pecuniary Interests;

Requests for dispensations. Cllr Ellerington declared her interest in matter 2.1014 c).

2.1012 Open Forum – Planning Applications - 15/00264/PLF and Ref 15/00266/PLB. 4 villagers representing the immediate neighbours of the proposed conversion presented their objections. Principally – soundness of wall between Red House and Stable Cottage; Overshadowing/loss of privacy; impact on the neighbourhood and their houses during construction and concern over trees in Linhay. Planning Application - 16/00205/PLF. Trevor Walkington and Keith Dixon, the applicants presented their case. They distributed amended drawings and noted that the dwelling was now smaller 2 instead of 3 bedrooms, a noise survey had been conducted and the recommendations included in the plans, the new drawings distributed have an additional hedge to further reduce the noise. 3 of the villagers present then presented their objections – being -outside the development limits- contrary to planning policy; in the open countryside; design out of keeping with neighbourhood; affect the setting of a listed building; next to working farm and if allowed new occupants may complain about the noise and this may affect the neighbouring business and those locals employed there. Following the open forum, the applicants left the meeting.

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2.1013 Minutes of previous meetings – Minutes of the Full council meeting of 30th November 2015 and meetings of 10th December 2015 and 18th January 2016 were previously circulated. Resolved minutes were a true and correct record, proposed Cllr Ellerington seconded Cllr Wray; proposed Cllr Wray seconded Cllr Gray; proposed Cllr Byass seconded Cllr Wray, respectively. The minutes were duly signed by the chair.

2.1014 Matters Arising: a) Railings – cold harbour view – ERYC have confirmed that the

worst parts have been removed and that they will be replaced and made good in the next financial year. Noted.

b) Bridlepath from A1079 onto Dog Kennel Lane – Resolved -Cllr Gray to chase

c) Rathlin – A liaison committee meeting was held on the 2nd February. Rathlin confirmed the well abandonment went to plan and they are going to cap the well and restore the site back to its original state starting at the end of Feb/start March. Restoration is expected to take 5 weeks. Restoration is a reversal of the creation process. Thus at the end the chalk and soil should be back in the same position as when Rathlin first came on the field, and the farmer will be able to use the whole field as before. The aggregate and other material being taken away from site will be recycled where possible. Should any material be contaminated it will be appropriately disposed of. During capping and site restoration a speed limit of 40mph will be in force along Walkington heads. There will be 25 truckloads daily for the first two weeks this will then reduce to 5 per day in the third week. No vehicles will come through the village. The security team will remain on site until the work is completed. Once restored Rathlin have a 5-year duty of care. They will inspect annually or more frequently if required.

d) Parking in village –The yellow lines are now in place. It was noted that a number of villagers had commented that they felt they now had “their village back”. Resolved: Clerk to chase re restriction signs.

e) Playground – No matters to report. f) Village Hall lease – Land registry have responded saying they

are reviewing the paperwork. g) Drain into pit on Dale Gate – Three pipes have now been put

in to take the water. The sump and grill across the pipes still needs to be completed. Resolved: Cllr D.Oxtoby to dig out the sump and compete the grill as soon as the weather permits.

h) 30mph Speed limit sign on approach to Village from York is not working. Resolved: Clerk to write to ERYC again – it has not been working for some 6 months now.

i) Finkle Street lamp repair – Repaired. Insurance have agreed to pay - £100 excess. Awaiting invoice from ERYC.

j) Dog control orders – ERYC are dealing with it. Resolved – Clerk to chase.

k) Boundary Stone – back in place

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l) Village Green- carried forward 2.1015 Trees

a) Low Balk Road and trees Overhanging on A1079 – ERYC have reported work completed. Resolved: Clerk to chase re Low Balk Road as trees still as stumps and not taken to the ground as requested.

b) Elm Tree on Little Green. Tree needs to be felled. ERYC have quoted £248.55 to fell and remove; J.Naylor quoted £300. Resolved: Clerk to instruct ERYC to go ahead with the work.

c) Overhanging tree on Mill Lane opposite Granary Cottage and Milcote. A resident has reported she is concerned about the safety of the tree. Clerk has reported to ERYC, awaiting visit from the arboriculturist.

2.1016 Johnsons pond – Resolved Three quotes to be obtained for the work. 2.1017 Tour de Yorkshire – Stage 1 of this year’s Tour de Yorkshire on 29th

April will come out of Beverley to the “racecourse roundabout” and then down Dog Kennel Lane to Cherry Burton. Noted. Resolved: Clerk to put in magazine.

2.1018 Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth. Resolved to send details to Cllr Thomas who has the flag.

2.1019 Kerbing around the Village. ERYC have stated they will not have funds to contribute. If their preferred contractors are used they will adopt and repair. Resolved: Kerbing around School Green is the most important. Clerk to arrange for three of the preferred contractors to quote for the work. Cllr Wray to attend and others to be informed so they can attend if they wish. Clerk to invite ERYC to attend. Clerk to discuss implications of not using one the preferred contractors with ERYC.

2.1020 Lambing Sunday – 6th March. Clerk has contacted the Police to ask that they cordon off the village and prevent the chaos that ensued last year. Police referred to ERYC. ERYC have agreed to supply the spare “no parking” cones and to supply road closed signs. Resolved: The signs need to be manned to encourage people to respect the village and park appropriately. Cllr Wray and Cllr D.Oxtoby available. Clerk to request help from those not present. Clerk to put notice in the magazine asking for volunteers and advising of the Road Closed signs.

2.1021 Cottage Field lease. – The lease, already signed by the lessee, was presented for signature and duly signed by Cllr Ellerington.

2.1022 Bus standing area -Resolved: Cllr Gray to progress. 2.1023 Matters around the village:

a) Village Hall light near steps leading to Callas road. Resolved: to request Village Hall committee take the matter up. Cllr D.Oxtoby to progress.

b) Pavement near Rattan Row junction. This has been damaged by vehicles accessing the nearby pull in. It is now hazardous to pedestrians. Resolved: Clerk to request ERYC repair and discuss with neighbours.

c) Rattan Row sign. The sign is covered in roots. Resolved: BBPC to clear. Cllr Gray agreed to clear the sign and area immediately surrounding it.

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d) Parking on grass. It was noted that some people are now parking on the grass. In the wet weather it is destroying the grass and the appearance of the village. Resolved: Cllr’s Wray, Thomas and D.Oxtoby to talk to those involved. Clerk to put in magazine.

e) Signage on fencing. Resolved: Cllr D.Oxtoby to chase up the matter.

f) Traffic along Dale Gate/ Finkle Street. –It was noted that at peak times there is a stream of cars speeding through the village along Finkle Street. It was suggested that traffic calming measures should be investigated. It was noted that farm traffic frequently uses this stretch of road and that any measures should not affect them. Resolved: carry forward to next meeting

g) Drains – back of Bryan Mere.- This area badly flooded during the recent rains. Resolved: Clerk to contact ERYC.

h) Litter pick April. - Cllr Thomas has organised a litter pick for Sunday 10th April. Cllr Ellerington will not be around to organise. Resolved: Cllr Thomas to organise.

2.1024 Transparency code – Carried forward to March meeting. 2.1025 Planning

ERYC have approved the following applications: None Applications received: - 1) Change of use of outbuildings within the curtilage of Westfield Farm to

residential in connection with Stable Cottage, erection of ground floor extensions to Stable Cottage and construction of boundary wall and access at Stable Cottage, The Green, Bishop Burton, East Riding of Yorkshire HU17 8QA.

a. Application –full planning permission 15/00264/PLF

b. Application – listed building consent. Ref 15/00266/PLB

The Parish Council reviewed the documents submitted, and the comments of the villagers were duly considered. It was Resolved that the application should be DEFERRED pending receipt of structural survey, details on proposed materials, method of preservation of trees, and further consideration re overshadowing/loss of privacy. It was noted that access should be onto Cherry Burton road to minimise disturbance to neighbours. Clerk to write letter to be circulated for comment and submission.

2) Erection of 2 cottages and associated parking (Re-submission of

14/02999/PLF). Location: Land South of The Granary Calais Croft Bishop Burton East Riding of Yorkshire HU17 8QL. Applicant: Mr Trevor Walkington; Ref: 16/00205/PLF – Full planning permission. The Parish Council reviewed the documents submitted. The comments of the applicant and the villagers were duly considered. It was Resolved that the application should be REFUSED. It was

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noted the differences between this application and the one previously submitted do not change the principal of the objections noted in the Parish Council’s letter of October 2014.It was Resolved Clerk to update the letter previously sent in the light of the new plans and the discussions. Updated letter to be circulated for comment then submitted.

3) Conversion of two outbuildings to two dwellings and erection of two detached garages/store. The Old Farmhouse North End Bishop Burton East Riding Of Yorkshire HU17 8JJ. Applicant: Mr E.Bradley.

a. Application –full planning permission Ref. No: 16/00275/PLF

b. Application – listed building consent. Ref. No: 16/00276/PLB

The Parish Council reviewed the documents submitted. The conversion appears sympathetic to the area. Roof heights are not altered; materials appear in keeping. The Parish Council were concerned that the two proposed garages appeared to be outside the building line. Resolved Clerk to confirm exactly where the building line lies. If the ancillary dwellings (garages) are outside the building line Clerk to understand from ERYC how planning policy views these. Resolved to APPROVE subject to the application not setting a precedent should the ancillary dwelling be outside the building line. Clerk to advise Councillors on outcome of the discussions with ERYC and circulate draft letter for comment. Clerk to submit final letter.

2.1026 Finance –year end accounts to 31 March 2016. i. receipts and payments account (as circulated) ii. Bank reconciliation (as circulated) iii. Summary income and expenditure (as circulated).

It was Resolved that i; ii, and iii should be approved, proposed Cllr Ellerington, seconded Cllr Dolton. The documents were duly signed by the Chairman.

iv. 2015/16 external audit – correspondence from PKF Littlejohn - Noted

v. Deposit account – carried forward. Finance - other

To Pay: Yorkshire Water (101443) £23.32 M.Hebb (clerk – expenses and wage(101444) £775.04 L.Byass (Christmas lights) (101445) £92.28 M.Gray (work on pit) (101446) £1,719.60

Paid: the following have been paid: M.Gray – bulbs (101442) £78.00 The following money has been received: None

Resolved: to approve the payment of all of the above. Proposed Cllr Ellerington, seconded Cllr Dolton.

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Unanimously Resolved: that the council in accordance with its power under section 137 and 139 of the Local Government Act 1972, should incur the expenditure noted in 2.1026 cheques 101442 and 101445 which, in the opinion of the council, are in the interest of the area or its inhabitants and will benefit in a manner commensurate with the expenditure.

2.1027 Correspondence

a) POWER action group re pig unit. – Noted b) Flood liaison meeting 10 June – Cllr Wray to attend c) Queens 90th birthday 21st April – Beacon – Cllr Oxtoby to organise a beacon.

d) Police – Community Partnership Meeting – 2nd March Beverley Police Station 10-12 – Cllr Wray to attend. e) connect to support. - noted

2.1028 Any other business -None Date of next full Parish Council meeting 29th March 2016 7.00pm in Bishop Burton

Village Hall. Chairman declared the meeting closed at 9.55pm

Parish Council Meeting Notes

From Parish Council meeting of 29th

March 2016.

Drain into pit on Dale Gate – a sump has now been dug and grill

fitted. It worked well in recent rains. If anyone notices that the grill

is getting blocked – please let the clerk know so that it can be

cleared.

Dog control orders – ERYC have confirmed that they will apply to

the playground area only. It is now only possible to have them in

respect of fenced off areas.

Low Balk Road Trees – 6 sweet chestnuts have been planted to

replace the diseased Horse Chestnuts that had to be felled. The 4

limes that had been planted have been moved to The Green and

outside the pit.

Drains – at back of Bryan Mere and outside Howe Top Cottage

have been reported to ERYC.

Johnsons pond – repairs to pond and fencing to be carried out.

Expected timescale – end May.

Dale Gate & Cottage Field – Styles to be repaired.

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Parking in the village – yellow lines and signs now operational

Bus Stop area – Westbound. A hard standing area is to be created to

provide a safe area for people to stand while waiting for the bus. It

will be near the phone box. Expected timescale – end April.

Positioning of Speed Cameras on A1079 – ERYC to be contacted.

Kerbing around the village green – quotes to be obtained.

Rathlin – see update elsewhere in magazine.

From Open meeting of 29th March 2016.

Appearance of Village

o Pot Holes along Pudding Gate and Bryan Mere

o Drains – Bryan Mere & Howe Top Cottage

Path Bishop Burton - Beverley

clerk to report the above to Street Scene/ERYC for action.

Rats – it was reported that a villager had needed to call the rat

catcher out three times in the past year. Villager agreed to publicise

advice from ERYC on how to keep rat numbers down. This is

included elsewhere in the magazine.

Date of next full Parish Council meeting 16th

May 2016 7.30pm in

the Village Hall

Please note we have an Open Forum at all the meetings if you have

anything you wish to speak to the Parish Council about. Topics to be

given to the Chairman or Clerk 5 days prior to the meeting.

Margaret Hebb

Bishop Burton Parish Council

Note: Draft minutes of the meeting can be found on the village

website a month after the meeting

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RATHLIN ENERGY (UK) LIMITED – CRAWBERRY HILL – OIL

AND GAS EXPLORATION UPDATE

We have been informed by Rathlin Energy (UK) Limited that the

restoration work at the Crawberry Hill site has now been completed.

The landowner approved the work during a site visit on 12 April

2016.

The next step is for East Riding of Yorkshire Council's planning

department to visit the site before the environmental permits are

formally relinquished to the Environment Agency. This process is

estimated to take six to eight weeks. We understand that once the

environmental permits have been relinquished Rathlin Energy (UK)

Limited will write to all local residents to let them know. This

effectively brings the work on this site to a close. The field will

however, be subject to a comprehensive five-year aftercare

programme.

As most of you are aware Rathlin Energy (UK) Limited is also

exploring a prospect in West Newton. This will now be the focus of

its efforts in this area. Rathlin Energy (UK) Limited wishes us to

make clear that whilst the Crawberry Hill well has not been the

commercial success that they had hoped, they are very encouraged by

what the initial explorations have revealed and that whilst at the

moment nothing is planned the team may return to undertake more

work in this area in the future.

If residents have any questions please do not hesitate to contact

David or myself and we will endeavour to answer them, if we cannot

we will refer them to the Rathlin.

Should you wish further information it can be found on the company

website at: www.rathlin-energy.co.uk. Fuller notes from all the

meetings can be found in the ‘Yorkshire’ section.

Margaret Hebb and David Oxtoby – Bishop Burton Village

Liaison Representatives

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

REGULAR EVENTS

Mondays 2nd

and 16th

and 30th

May 18th and 13th

June June -

Mobile Library 3.30 - 4.00 p.m. by the Mere

Every Monday Yoga 5.45 - 7 p.m.

Every 2nd Monday Bishop Burton Country Friends 7.30 - 9.00 p.m.

Every Monday except 2nd of Month Hull & East Riding Canine Society 7.30 - 9.30

p.m.

Every Tuesday Village Choir - 7.30 - 9.30 p.m. (Westfield Farm)

First Wednesday Coffee Morning - 10.00 - 11.30 a.m.

Every Wednesday Short Mat Bowls - 7.00 - 9.00 p.m.

Every Thursday Tai Chi - 9.30 - 11.30 a.m.

Every Friday Dog Training - 7.30 - 9.30 p.m.

Every Week Social Bridge - Members homes: evenings vary

7.00 - 10.30 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Thu 28th

April 7.30pm Village Hall AGM

Thu 5th

May Vote for your Police Commissioner

Mon 9th

May Bishop Burton Country Friends visit to Side Oven

Bakery. Meet at Village Hall car park at 5.45pm

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Sat 21st May 7.30pm – Cinema – film – “Brooklyn” Cert 12A

further info on page 8

Sun 22nd

May 10.00am Village Hall Spring Clean Morning many

hands make light work so please do come and help.

Tue 24th

May 7.30pm Friends of All Saints Church Launch

Meeting in All Saints Church, Bishop Burton. (more details on page

13)

Sat 11th

June 7.00pm Barn Dance at Westfield Farm Bishop Burton

in aid of the Friends of the Church (more details on page 13).

Mon 13th

June 2.30pm Queen’s Birthday Tea (more details on

page 5)

Thu 23rd

June European Union Referendum Day

Fri 24th

to Sun 26th

June Flower Festival All Saints Church (more

details on page 12)

Sun 10th

July 12.30 pm Annual Sunday lunch at Burton Raikes

farm (more details on page 12)

Mon 11th

July Annual Outing of the Bishop Burton Country

Friends (more details on page 5)

DO PLEASE COME ALONG AND SUPPORT EVENTS IN

YOUR VILLAGE.

Except where stated, all events will take place in the Village Hall.

For more information on any of the above please call Jan on

01964 552364

Printed and published in Bishop Burton

1st May 2016