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Silkstone Parish Council Newsletter
Contents - a selectionSilkstone at War Part 3 6Hedgehog Watch 9Chairman’s letter 10Silkstone in Bloom 11Celebrity Interview 13Council meetings & Contacts 14Local Organisations 15, 16
Hello Everyone
Flower FestivalThe village of Silkstone was known to theRomans and ancient records show thatSilkstone Church was founded by theSaxon Lord Ailric.
NoticesSilkstone Common Ladies ChoirChristmas ConcertTuesday 9�� December 7.15pmSilkstone Common Methodist Church Tickets £4 including refreshments can beobtained from any choir member.
Old Silkstone Band - NoelFestThursday 18th December 8pmThe Fairway Dodworth
Welcome to the winter 2014 edition ofyour newsletter. It is delivered to everyhousehold in Silkstone and SilkstoneCommon so if you wish to let us knowof an event or something importantthat you feel that everyone shouldknow about then please contact myselfor our Parish Clerk Karen Canadine(page 14). You can also advertise yourlocal business with us; if you contactKaren she will let you know the cost ofan advert.
The winter edition of course meansthat Christmas is around the corner andI have already started my Christmasshopping but I always start well but mygood intentions never come to muchand I always end up running about likea headless chicken trying to purchaselast minute gifts. My bugbear aboutChristmas is the wrapping of presents, Ialways get in a muddle trying to findthe sellotape which is always trying toescape. This year I am going to buy giftbags and make it easier for myself. I
always look forward to Christmas and Ithink I am lucky to have such a lovelyfamily and we always spend it together.However this year my daughterElizabeth will be having Christmas lunchwith her husband’s family and I willmiss her! It will be the first time thatwe have not been together but she iscoming over for breakfast with herhusband Sean and her dog Blue! Myniece Alicea and her husband Richardtoo will be missing and so this yearthere will only be eleven of us havingChristmas lunch but as always it will bespecial. Christmas is a time for familiesand for counting your blessings forthose of us lucky enough to have ourloved ones with us.
In this edition my celebrity is MariaPenrose or Miss Maria as the childrencall her. Maria has been teaching ourchildren to dance in Silkstone since1994. Her head quarters since 1997 hasbeen the scout hutbehind the garage
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Station Gardens Silkstone CommonWhat is going on at the ‘Gardens’ ?
The Station Gardens have been a feature of the village since the new station wascreated by demolishing the original buildings and landscaping the slope created.The remains of the old platform edge stones can still be seen at the disabledaccess ramp next to the Station House. This was the first project carried out byCARE in conjunction with British Rail and rapidly became a feature of the villagenow taken for granted by most people.
For over 20 years Silkstone CARE Group looked after the gardens but in 2010were told their permit had expired and so must no longer work on them. Afterfour years of negotiations CARE has been given permission to resume work fromJanuary 2015. During this time the gardens have become overgrown, out ofcontrol and impenetrable resulting in complaints from villagers.
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in Silkstone. However the scout hut is no longer there as itwas recently demolished to make way for our newCommunity Centre which will be known as the Huskar Rooms.Maria and Linda Jackson were on the front page of theChronicle recently in the cab of the bull dozer demolishingthe old hut. Maria has great plans for her dance school in theHuskar Rooms when they re-open, please see her interviewfor more details.
Jim Travis the Emeritus Churchwarden recently contacted meabout a Flower Festival at the Church planned for July 2015.Believe it or not it is four years since we last had a FlowerFestival; they are always a wonderful feast for the eyes andbring a lot of visitors to Silkstone. If you would like moredetails about the festival or would like to sponsor a flowerarrangement then please contact Jim on 791033.
In this edition Andy Horsfield our local historian continuesthe journey into World War One, his articles about life hereduring the war is fascinating.
There will be plenty of Christmas events in our villages, oneto put in your diaries is the Christmas Concert of the SilkstoneCommon Ladies Choir, it is being held at the MethodistChapel At Silkstone Common on December 9�� at 7.15 pm.Tickets are priced at £4 which includes refreshments and canbe purchased from any choir member.
I am always on the lookout for a new celebrity to interview soif you can think of someone please let me know and email meon [email protected] .
I hope that you all have a lovely Christmas.
Festive greetings
TPT Silkstone ArticleSince the last newsletter we have shifted a lot of mud andmade some other improvements to the TPT between thebridge over Moorend Lane and the South Yorkshire Forestsign. If you’ve been down the trail recently we hope youhave noticed!
We’ve been removing mud to get back to the original stonebase and digging drainage grips ('V' shaped open ditch ). Wehave also painted the SYF sign, while we were clearing mud
there. There are stillpuddles where we havecleared mud, but the planis for stone to be broughtin to raise the surface and
drainage channels to beput in over winter.
We have had a lot ofhelp from VoluntaryAction Barnsley -organised by MartinSugden and the BMBC Rangers organised by Sarah Ford andDamen Keddy. These people don’t often get thanks for whatthey do - so here it is from us “a big thank you”.
You can find out more and join us by emailing Linda [email protected] or visiting our websitehttp://groupspaces.com/TPTSilkstone. You should find it ifyou google TPT Silkstone. We’ve also put some dates forother organisations including CARE on our site.
Linda Marsh
Beforeandafter
Silkstone Pre-school Playgroup LtdCommittee members needed
Silkstone Pre-School Playgroup Ltd is a registered charity anda company limited by guarantee, who is dependent uponparents and volunteers to serve on the Committee, to act asboth directors and trustees. We are currently looking to thelocal community for volunteers to join us. If you are, or knowanyone who is interested in this opportunity, please contactus on 01226 792294 for further details.
Job Opportunity
An opportunity has a risen for an Early Years Assistant to joinour well established team. Candidates should be flexible towork between the hours of 7.15 and 18.15, Monday toFriday, on a rota basis throughout the year. A Level 2 orhigher qualification is desirable, with a willingness to advancefurther. For further details regarding this vacancy, pleasecontact Kathryn Goulding on 01226 792294.
Kathryn Goulding
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Teresa Owens IIR (Reg’d) MAR. Reflexologist basedin Silkstone Common, also offering a mobile service.
01226 790087/07712 [email protected].
Reflexology can help the body to restore its balancenaturally and holistically. It can help relieve stress andtension whilst at the same time improving nerve & bloodsupply.
It’s a treatment that is suitable from birth all the way throughto senior years and can be effective in helping a wide rangeof conditions, including:
Stress Anxiety/depressionBack pain Asthma/allergiesDigestive disorder Migraines & headachesPregnancy Fertility issuesTrauma Rehabilitation Circulatory problems
Flower FestivalThe village of Silkstone was known to the Romans andancient records show that Silkstone Church was founded bythe Saxon Lord Ailric. His church was built within or close tothe footprint of our present Grade 1 Listed Buiiding.
Thought to be the oldest church in the StaincrossWapentake, a Charter states that one was in existence wellbefore the Norman Conquest. A major restoration projectcommenced 1995 and was completed in 2012.
The aim of the Flower Festival is to raise funds for generalpurposes and development projects. The weekly expense ofmaintaining the church is £1,500.
Previous Flower Festivals at Silkstone have received greatacclaim, lots of media attention and have been viewed by upto 3,000 people. The great artistry of the floral work is alwaysexceptional.
We have already received interest from intending sponsorsand I take this opportunity to thank all previous sponsors forthe support given in the past. We would greatly appreciateyour continued support for July 2015.
Could we interest you in sponsorinq a special arrangement ora large display of flowers?
Some will be large and impressive but whatever size ischosen each will be accompanied with the name business orcompany title displayed in front of the arrangement and alsoacknowledged in the Souvenir Programme.
Part sponsorship with another party is possible and alsoarrangements to commemorate a special anniversary, familyoccasion or in remembrance of someone can be arranged.
We are delighted that the theme will be visualised and theflowers arranged by our dear friends from the Worsborough
District Flower Club, who have once more kindly volunteeredtheir services. We look forward to working with theseexceptionally talented ladies who work to an incredibly highstandard.
The vast space within the Minster Of The Moors with itsspecial aura and atmosphere lends itself to the creation ofspectacular displays. Our visitors, many from far afield,consider this to be one of the best festivals in the North ofEngland.
Heritage Silkstone will have a covered facility on the Vicaragelawn and refreshments will be available.
We hope you will be interested in sponsoring this eventwhich is only held every 4 years. An early response by the endof March 2015 would be appreciated and essential to bothguarantee inclusion and to allow commencement of detailedplanning.
I will act as your sole contact:
James Travis9 Ben Bank RoadSilkstone CommonBarnsleyS754PA
Tel (01226) 791033
Any cheques should be made payable to Silkstone Church andforwarded to my address. You should state briefly what detailyou would like to be shown with the arrangement.
Previous events have shown that some indication of the costof an arrangement is appreciated this cost includes: purchaseof flowers, delivery charges, oasis, display materials andassembly.
Arrangements range from £30 to £160, however any sumwould be greatly appreciated for part sponsorship.
We are also seeking a sponsor for the Souvenir programme.
Kindest Regards
Jim TravisFlower Festival Coordinator & Emeritus Churchwarden
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The Maria PenroseSchool of Theatre Dance
Silkstone Scout & Guide HQEstablished since 1994
M.I.D.T.A Qualified
Lessons taken in all subjectsBallet, Tap, Theatre Craft, Modern Jazz,
Gym, Street, Irish, Musical Theatre.
Melody Bear Dance Classes, every Friday2.15 – 2.45
For more info please call Maria on01226 756661/ 07966445679
The Northern Rail Facilities Managerhas now intervened and, along with her
maintenance contractor ISS, offered to provide a specialistteam to heavily cut back the area to the right of the stepsleading up to the platform, to regain access and identifywhich shrubs could be retained so that CARE can begin Phase1 of a project to enhance the gardens next year. This workwas completed early in November 2014. Sadly (but asexpected) the overgrowth and ivy below has choked thesmaller, prettier shrubs which have all died leaving a greatdeal of work still to be done in clearing the soil before theseshrubs can be replaced.
Northern Rail has offered to purchase shrubs to assist theproject and CARE will try to raise additional funds. This is animportant new project sitting as it does right at the centre ofthe village with the station being used regularly by locals andvisitors. With the Silkstone in Bloom planters, the ParishCouncil hanging baskets and the flower displays Markproduces every year at the Station Inn, these gardens couldcomplete an impressive area around the crossroads foreveryone to enjoy.
It will however be a slow process because most CAREmembers are age 55+ unless,of course, some younger peopleliving in the village step forward NOW and say “Yes, I will helpfor two hours on Saturday mornings now and again for 12months to complete this project”. It must be now becauseeach individual must be registered for a one year AccessPermit via CARE with Northern Rail to start in January. RingGraham on 790732 for more information and an applicationform. Please help to improve your village over the next 12months.
Phase 2 will be the area to the left of the steps up to theplatform. This area has many well established larger shrubsand trees. It is also overgrown but the plan here would be toretain its current shape and character by carefully pruningand shaping the existing plants over a two year period later.Maintenance of both phases would be continued by CARE toensure the current problems do not recur.
Overall, this is an exciting long term project for the benefit ofeveryone and its success will depend on how many peopleare willing to make a contribution in whatever way they can.
Graham Wells, Chair Silkstone CARE Group
Contact : Graham on 790732
James (Secretary) [email protected]
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Christmas Cracker JokesWhat did Adam say on the day before Christmas? It's Christmas, Eve'What happened to the man who stole an Advent Calendar? He got 25 days!What kind of motorbike does Santa ride? A Holly Davidson!
Events at the CivicThere are many good events on at the Civic this winter.There are two shows for children and the young at heart:Hansel & Gretel from Tuesday 9 - Sunday 14 December andThe Lost Present... A Christmas Adventure from Sunday 21– Wednesday 24 December.
There are also shows aimed at adults and regularly changingexhibitions in the Gallery and Panorama Bar.
It’s a very welcoming venue with friendly staff and, like theParamount cinema, you can pre-order interval drinks andtake them into the auditorium with you. It’s also worthnoting that the Oak Star Cafe & Bistro stays open onperformance nights so you can have something to eat anddrink on-site.
Visit their website for more shows and more informationhttp://www.barnsleycivic.co.uk
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Christmas 2014 at All Saints,Silkstone
Why not this year take part in the Christmas Celebrationstaking place at your parish church, All Saints and St James theGreat, Silkstone. We have a range of celebrations that youcan enjoy.
Thursday 11�� December at 7.00pmA Celebration of Christmas Concert with Old Silkstone Bandand the All Saints Singing Group.
� Carol singing, mince pies and mulled wine.� Entrance, which will include refreshments, will be £3 for
adults with no charge for children.� Proceeds from the evening will be shared between the
Church Restoration Fund and Old Silkstone Band.� Also during the evening a cheque from the 2014 Silkstone
Sing will be presented to Mount Vernon Hospital.
Tuesday 16�� December at 6.00pmChristingle Service – always an enjoyable service of carolsand readings. We welcome children from the parish as theyreceive their christingles made at Silkstone and SilkstoneCommon Schools.
Sunday 21st December at 9.15amEucharist and Nativity – See the young people of the churchas they present their Nativity play.
Wednesday 24�� December at 3.00pm and 5.00pmCrib Service – Join us with the young people of the village,for a service around the crib, telling the story of the birth ofBaby Jesus
Wednesday 24�� December starting at 11.30pmMidnight Eucharist – Join us for the traditional late nightEucharistic service.
Thursday 25�� December at 10.45amFamily Eucharist service – Spend a little time on Christmasmorning at this family service
Sunday 28�� December at 10.45amAll age family Service with Eucharist and Carols.
Whatever you join us for, we hope you have an enjoyable andblessed Christmas.
Maureen Browell
All Saints Parish Church Timetable of regular services:� 2ⁿ� Wednesday each month – Said Communion in St
James Chapel at 11.30am� Every Thursday Said Communion at Silkstone Common
Methodist Church at 9.00am� 1��, 3�� and 5�� Sunday of each month – Sung Eucharist
9.15 am� 1�� and 3�� Sunday of each month – Sung Evensong at
6.30pm� 2ⁿ� Sunday of each month – Said Communion at 8.30am� All age non-communion family service at 11.00am� 4�� Sunday of each month – Sung Eucharist at 10.45am� Also each month during school term time there will be a
Family Service at 4.00pm. These will be programmed toprepare for special events in the year such as Harvest,Halloween, Mothering Sunday, Advent etc.
Why not join us at some of these events. All are welcome.
More Christmas Cracker JokesWhat do you get if you cross Santa with a duck?
A Christmas Quacker!What says Oh Oh Oh?
Santa walking backwards!What do you get when you cross a snowman with avampire? Frostbite!
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Silkstone Pre-School Playgroup LtdGive your child the start they deserve!
Our focus is on providing high quality care and education through funfilled and enjoyable activities, in a safe and secure environment.
We also actively promote healthy lifestyles, including nutrition andexercise. As well as our own secure outdoor play area, we have direct
access and use of the Silkstone Primary School grounds and hall.
All our care and education is carried out by highly qualified andmotivated staff, within the EYFS framework.
Offering Full Day Care, Sessional Care, Wrap around Care, includingpickup/drop off service to Silkstone Primary School and Silkstone
Common J & I School and Holiday Club, for children up to 11 years.
Open 50 weeks a year, 7:30 am – 6.00 pm
For more information about available sessions, contact us on01226 792294.
Old Town School, High Street, Silkstone, Barnsley, S75 4LR.www.silkstonepreschool.btck.co.uk
Silkstone at War Part 3Newhall Camp
Newhall Camp (now Silverwood) was constructed a hundredyears ago in late 1914 to be used as a training camp initiallyfor the Barnsley Pals Battalion and later for soldiers fromother areas in the North of England. The establishment ofsuch a large camp on the outskirts of Silkstone village had adramatic effect on the lives of the locals, as sometimes asmany as 1,500 recruits were billeted on their doorstep.
Every Sunday morning the Battalion would march to SilkstoneChurch, and to the chapels, to attend the services conductedby Rev Prince. Prince wrote:- The church parade was a finesight, each Sunday, when six to eight hundred men paradedand, headed by the Silkstone Brass Band, marched down tothe old Parish Church. So full was it sometimes that thechapels were occupied and every available seat in the nave,forms and chairs being put in all open spaces.
The soldiers would regularly march through the village asthey used the large open spaces of Noblethorpe Park topractice manouvres, trench digging etc. Houses in the villagetook in lodgers as families of some of the officers would bringtheir families to be close by. There were military weddings atthe Church, and no doubt some courtships would developwith the village girls.
The first official announcement that Silkstone had beenchosen came in the Barnsley Chronicle on 31�� October: -“There has not been a little difficulty in obtaining a suitablesite for the training camp of the Barnsley Battalion. A decisionhas now been practically arrived at, a site of about 60 acres atNoblethorpe, Silkstone on the estate of Major JSH Fullertonhaving been approved by the War Office. Contracts are beinginvited for the erection of huts and other equipments which isexpected to cost about £10,000 and it is hoped to have thework completed by the end of the year”.
The contracts must have been signed quickly as 3 weeks laterthe Chronicle reports “the erection of the huts is proceedingapace and it is fully expected that the contract will be
completed on time and that the Battalion will be encamped by7�� December”, but this turned out to be a slightly optimisticdate.
Reverend Prince recalled the terrible conditions under whichthe camp was built. “The contractors were a Bradford firmand commenced work in October 1914, on a field kindly lentby Mr JSH Fullerton of Noblethorpe. The weather wascontinually wet and cold, and the conditions under which itwas erected were unfavourable in the extreme, and it saysmuch for the keenness of the workmen that the camp wasready for occupation by Christmas 1914.” (from Prince’s bookThe History and Topography of Silkstone Parish, published1922).
The following report of the near completion of the camp wasrecorded in the Barnsley Chronicle of 5�� December 1914:-
The hut building at Silkstone for our Barnsley Pals Battalionis proceeding apace. On Tuesday a reporter of the Chroniclepaid a visit of inspection to the chosen site and there sawseveral hundred men working energetically. The rap-tap ofthe joiners hammers could be heard a long way off. On thevisitor reaching New Hall he there sees a large field whichhas been converted into a veritable hive of industry. Whencompleted there will be about 50 huts, those alreadyerected have an inviting appearance, and we shouldimagine that the Pals will be very comfortable when basedthere. Acres of floor boarding have been requisitioned forthe purpose of making the huts. At present the contractorsare pushing along as fast as possible and in a week’s timeall will be probably in readiness. Mr J Henry Taylor has astaff of men engaged laying pipes in trenches for sanitaryand other purposes and we may say that cables are beinglaid for the lighting by electricity of the huts.
A week later the Chronicle correspondent continued with hispraise of the new camp:-
The Barnsley Pals at Newhall Camp
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While in some parts of the country the huts erected for thetroop’s winter quarters have by no means given entiresatisfaction, no such complaint can be made in the case ofthe structures provided at Silkstone. They are commodious,substantial and sleeping accommodation is ample and freefrom draughts. The model military hut has certaindistinctive features. The floor is so constructed that themen are not exposed to air currents which otherwise areapt to be experienced and to lead to chills. There are rifleracks and sundry accessories designed to minister to thereasonable comfort and convenience of the men. It ispertinent to note that the Silkstone huts may have a veryinteresting subsequent history, for hints are given by theWar Office that these and other similar structures erectedin various parts of the kingdom for the new Armies may,when no longer required for our soldiers, be transferred toBelgium for the temporary re-housing of the poor homelesspeople of that ravaged and devastated country.
As the construction work continued through the early part ofDecember, the general opinion was that the Pals would beout of the Public Hall by Christmas. Eventually at 11 o’clockon the morning of Sunday 20�� December the now officiallydesignated 13�� Service Battalion, with the Cooper Prize Bandat its head, marched from the Public Hall, along Eldon Street,Peel Street and up Dodworth Road to Newhall Camp atSilkstone. They were given an enthusiastic send off inBarnsley, with large crowds of people lining the route towitness the departure. It was reported that many were full ofemotion. When they reached the camp they were addressedby Lt. Colonel Hewitt. He informed them that the mostimportant aspect of their training at Silkstone would bemusketry, along with company manoeuvres. “The sooner thatwas completed, the quicker the Battalion would bedespatched to the front”, he said. On enquiring at the Camp aday or two later, the Chronicle were informed that “thehealth of the troops is excellent and inoculation againsttyphoid fever is now taking place”. As Christmas arrived thePals settled into their new surroundings, determined to makethe best of it.
The Chronicle of 2ⁿ� January 1915 described Christmas atNew Hall:-
Christmas Day at Newhall Camp was a memorable time forthe men of the First Barnsley Battalion. There was a tingeof frost in the air, and the weather generally was all thatneed be required. Every preparation had been made forensuring the troops had a happy time, and there being anabundance of “Good Cheer”, the Great Festal Day was adelightful one to all in the Camp.
For dinner, turkey, pheasant, roast beef and plum puddingwith beer or minerals as desired, constituted the menu, andas there was an ample supply the big family had everyopportunity of satisfying the inner man to the full.Subsequently an entertainment was given in theRegimental Institute by Mssrs Richardson, T Armitage,Collins (from the shop of Mr Godley, hairdresser, ChurchStreet, Barnsley), and officers and men of the Battalion.
Army Huts photographed by Barnsley photographer Warner Gothard
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Colonel Hewitt addressed the troops and submitted amidmuch enthusiasm the toast “May we all meet again nextChristmas Day.”
At night rabbit pies and mince pies were served followed bya supply of cigarettes and tobacco. Mr HJ Wells isfurnishing each member of the Battalion with a beautifulsouvenir tobacco box, artistically mounted and full of thefragrant weed, a gift which will undoubtedly be highlyappreciated. Mr Dransfield has also sent a sovereigntowards the cost of the “Christmas Cheer”.
On Sunday the Battalion at Newhall Camp paraded fordevine service at Silkstone and Dodworth churches ofvarious denominations. During the present week the troopshave actively pursued their training, including nightlyoperations which have been carried out with success.
A sports committee has been formed at the Newhall Campand gifts for the gymnasium and for out door exercises willbe gladly welcomed in the form of jerseys, boxing gloves,footballs and so on.
Rev Prince, the vicar of All Saint’s Church, Silkstone wasofficially appointed as chaplain of Newhall Camp andrecounts the early days spent on the Camp in his bookpublished in 1922.
“I had the great honour to be appointed officially aschaplain of Newhall Camp, and as such visited the campdaily. The early conditions of the camp stick to my memoryas closely as the mud stuck to my gum boots, for no properroads were made, and the men in the early daysfloundered about in inches deep of mud of a peculiar stickycomposition, but through it all there was that wonderfulcheeriness that marked all our men in their great selfdenials. When the fields were impossible for drill theydrilled on the main roads or took long route marches, andof an evening had sing songs and entertainments in thecamp.”
Once the Christmas festivities were over, and 1915 hadarrived, training could begin to turn the ex coal miners ofBarnsley and district into an army of fighting men ready toserve their country at the Front. By late January after onlyone month at Silkstone the fundamental part of their trainingwas practically complete, and the men were ready to tacklethe more serious nature of their work, musketry, manouvresand actual warfare entailing night / day operations. A newfeature of training would be sighting and trench-digging.Most of the men had some form of rifle, though the majoritycould only be used for drill purposes because of defects.Because of the lack of working guns, and ammunition, themen concentrated on bayonet drill.
Andrew Horsfield
Army Huts were used for the first Silkstone Club in the early 1920s
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habitat, pesticides and slug pellets, the paving over ofgardens and barriers between them.
We don’t have much information about how manyhedgehogs there are in our area, or where they are. We needto know so we can take action, which might includeimproving habitat or reintroducing hedgehogs in suitableareas.
We also hope that doing an intensive survey in one area willhelp to shed light on the reasons for the national decline. Weare working with national hedgehog organisations to shareresults. Our records will also be passed on to BarnsleyBiological Records Centre.
Please tell us what you know – become a watcher and reportback to us when you see a hedgehog. Find out more and signup at: http://www.ourhogwatch.org.uk
The Hogwatch Team
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Tel. 01226 243898
Barkers is a family run business and has been an establishedpart of the Meat and Fish Market in Barnsley for the past 21years. We have a reputation for quality which is second tonone!
We sell an extensive range of high quality, locally produced,beef, lamb, pork and poultry. All our meat is prepared fromcarcass within the Market and the beef is matured for 21days.
We offer a delivery service to Silkstone, Silkstone Common,Hoylandswaine and Cawthorne, Monday – Friday. Delivery isfree on orders over £20
When did you last see a hedgehog?Last week? Last month? Last year? So long ago youcan’t remember…
Hedgehogs are disappearing and they need your help. We arerunning ‘Our Hogwatch’ in the Penistone East, PenistoneWest and Dodworth electoral wards – the area of Barnsleyborough west of the M1 as show on the map.
We are also interested in sightings near to the boundaries.This is an area with a huge range of habitats, from gardens toarable fields and pasture, moorland and woods.
There has been a huge decline in the hedgehog population inthe UK, with numbers dropping from 30 million in the 1950sto well under a million now. Nobody knows exactly why thishas happened, but reasons are likely to include loss of
Silkstone CyclingWe had our first outing last month and hope to have anothersocial cycling event before Xmas. Although the weather wasfar from ideal, being rather windy especially when wereached Dunford Bridge, we all had a great time.
Since we formed the group I've discovered the free Sky Rideswebsite which already has quite a few riders in the local area.It's free to register and can be used to search for organisedrides of the right type and distance. When I get time to plan aweekend ride I'll put details on Sky Ride rather than set up alocal group.
Our rides won’t be aimed at the “Speedy Gonzales” of thecycling world but at people who want to ride at their ownpace. So feel free to join us and at SkyRide.http://www.goskyride.com/ where you will be able to findour rides as well as other people's.
Mick Jennings
Map of the local hog watch area
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Chairman’s letter December 2014Who would have thought we would be thinking aboutChristmas after the hot weekend we have just had. Thismorning saw the first frost so I’m certain winter is around thecorner. What a summer it has been though, long and warmwith some memorable moments. I’ll never forget theexcitement of Le Tour de France showcasing Yorkshire at itsbest.
A lot has been happening in the Parish recently. The Ring O’Bells is open again as The Bells Steakhouse. The new ownershave done a fabulous job of transforming this old pub and Iwish them well with their new venture.
A lot of you will have seen and heard about the demolition ofthe old Scout Hut as part of the creation of our newCommunity Centre, The Huskar Rooms. As always, withprojects of this size, there are a few problems. We werehoping to have the building completed in time for Christmasbut our contractor walked out four days before commencingwork. Never mind, things move forward and the ParishCouncil are now working towards getting the buildingcompleted during the Spring.
Christmas is a great time of happiness for many but can alsobe very lonely and tinged with sadness for people who haveno family or friends nearby. Try and be a good neighbour andmake certain you bring the festive cheer to all.
Talking of sadness it is with great regret that I have toannounce the retirement of two of the Parish Councils greatworkers. Firstly, Pat Gallamore has stepped down from theCouncil after serving us for 11 years. Working andrepresenting the Council on many groups Pat helped createour Parish Plan and Village Design Statement. Thank you Patfor all your help, I’m certain you’ll continue to give us a handwhen Yorkshire aren’t playing cricket. Secondly, Diane Brown,our Editor is stepping down. Diane has changed the look ofour newsletter and will be a hard act to follow. Again, thankyou Diane, for all your ideas. I know this isn’t your lastnewsletter and you will continue to help us until we find areplacement.
With these two retirements the Parish will have vacancies fora Councillor and a Newsletter Editor.
Please contact the Parish Clerk on 01226 391343 [email protected] .
Can I finally give my thanks to everyone who has helpedwithin the parish this year, the many volunteers who run thesports teams and clubs, and also all the members of CAREand Silkstone in Bloom who made our two villages beautifulthis summer. Your Parish councillors work hard on yourbehalf so thank you to them, also. We have too many morevolunteers to thank personally but you do make a greatdifference to the Parish. If you have any skill or talent or
some free time think about helping one of the parish groups,there’s something for everyone and it’s great fun andrewarding.
I’d like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy andhealthy New Year.
Richard Leech
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Silkstone In BloomA Place Is What You Make It
Firstly may I say a big thank you to those few conscientiousand hard working souls who have put so much effort intomaking Silkstone such an attractive place to live in.
Many residents enjoy (even if only subconsciously) the floraand fauna in and around the village. Many have moved hereinfluenced by the look and feel of the place, but have youthought why it is so pleasant? Do little fairies fill, weed andwater the many tubs and flower beds ?
A couple of volunteers confided in me that before theyjoined the team, they had not really thought about how itwas maintained.
A place is what you make it is a motto I’ve taken to heart; Iam one of several new members but we do need you to helpmaintain Silkstone even if it’s for 10 minutes: “many handsmake light work”.
Do you:-
� Enjoy gardening?� Want a say in what is done Silkstone?� Want to meet people?� Like to get out in the fresh air?� Sometimes have a little spare time?� Need some exercise?� Want a say in how SiB money is spent?� Want to sponsor a tub or flower bed?� Help raise money for next year’s displays?� Have any plants or other donations?� Have appropriate expertise
Please contact us if any of the above is relevant. We are afriendly lot and there is no commitment, you can simply bekept informed by e-mail or telephone. Text or Tel: Julia on07565 122863 for Silkstone or phone Janet on 1226 790994for Silkstone Common.
Julia
Alan WoodwardOne of our famous sons was in the news recently. Thefamous local footballer Alan Woodward was home fromAmerica for a few weeks in order to take part in the 125 yearAnniversary of Sheffield United Football Club. Many of youwill know Alan as he lived In Silkstone Common from the ageof three. He was born in Chapletown Sheffield but he spenthis formative years here in Silkstone. His Mum Hilda drovethe Cottage Bakery van for many years. Alan started hisfootballing career playing for Barnsley boys and played forSheffield United from 1962 to 1978. He is still SheffieldUnited’s leading post war goal scorer.I did try to contact Alanbefore he returned to America but sadly I missed him but thepress office at Bramall Lane sent me this photograph for ournewsletter.
In the photo he is pictured shaking hands with Harry Gration,the other two men are footballing legends Eddie Colquhounand Tony Currie.
Diane Brown
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Old Silkstone BandOktoberfest 2014
Old Silkstone “Oom-pah” Band held their 4�� AnnualOktoberfest concert at the new venue of The Fairway inDodworth, Barnsley on Friday 24�� October.
The evening was great fun, as always, with plenty of singing,some entertaining games and plenty of audienceparticipation swaying and swinging their Stein’s full of beer!!
The band – in full Bavarian style costume’s played a variety ofmusic including plenty of traditional Bavarian style waltzesand polka’s to sway along to, mixed with arrangements of funand modern hits including Europop, The Kaiser Chiefs andLoreen’s winning entry from Eurovision 2012.
The second half was restarted by good friends of Silkstoneband “The Frumptarn Guggen Band” who wowed theaudience with their energetic and lively performance.
Proceedings were excellently led by Host and Frontman –Mike Lomas (Of The Huddersfield Marathon band fame – and
as seen on ITV’s Surprise! Surprise!)who with his entertaining banter andoccasionally dubious jokes led theevenings proceedings and whipped theaudience up and encouraged theirparticipation. Alongside Mike wasguest conductor for the evening: IanWalshaw (aka Hans Vondering) who iscurrently studying brass bandconducting at the University ofHuddersfield alongside Philp McCann.
The Band were delighted to see many friends and membersfrom lots of local bands there for the evening, as well assome well travelled guests who came all the way fromIreland to join in with the band for the evening.
David O’Connor, a spokesperson for the band said “What agreat night! Our thanks go to Mike and Ian for their helptonight in making it such a success, while the band is lookingto fill their permanent conductor vacancy. It was great tosee so many familiar and new faces at this new venue andwe’d like to thank those players and members who helpedout on the evening”
Meanwhile preparations are ongoing for The band’s “Noel-Fest” Christmas event is being held on 18�� December at TheFairway Dodworth. Please get in touch with the band formore details.
In the meantime, The Old Silkstone “Oom-pah” Band arefinalising details for next year’s event, so if you were unluckyenough to miss this year, please watch the bands website,facebook page for further details....Ein Zwei, Drei.....ZUPPE!
Thanks, David
Find them on Facebook look for OldSilkstoneBand
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Celebrity Interview: Miss MariaI am pleased to say that our winter celebrity is our very ownMiss Maria who has been teaching our children to dancesince she opened her dance school in Silkstone in 1994. Herschool had a bit of a nomadic time before it finally moved tothe scout hut on the Cross in 1997. As my daughter was oneof her pupils we reminisced about where the lessons wereheld, at Silkstone Lodge then the old Methodist Chapel inSilkstone then having to move when that closed down andbecame Silverwood school, and it was fantastic to finally geta proper home for the school at the scout and guide hut. Aswe know the scout and guide hut has now been demolishedand a community centre being built in its place. This is a veryexciting development for Silkstone and more about thatlater!
I interviewed Maria at her lovely new home inHoylandswaine and met her daughter Ella who I had notseen since she was a baby and of course her beloved blackLabrador Bracken. Bracken has not been well as she brokeher back in an accident but Maria has lovingly nursed herback to health. Whilst I was talking to Maria Bracken keptnudging me to stroke her, I think she knew straightaway thatshe was in the company of a dog lover.
Maria has always loved dancing; she started to take dancelessons at the Elizabeth Craven Dance School aged 3. By theage of 12 Maria knew that dancing was to be very importantin her life and began to think about her future career as adance teacher. She was at one bit torn between being a vetor a dance teacher. I think she chose the right career path forher especially as we were talking about a recent programmeabout dog neglect that had moved us both to tears! At aboutthis time Maria started to help Miss Craven by assisting inthe dance lessons. Maria left Wombwell High School aged 16and went to Barnsley College to train as a Nursery SchoolTeacher; she also completed her teaching exams to be adance instructor. Currently Maria is studying to be anexaminer with the International Dance Teaching Association.Maria says that Miss Craven was very helpful but she hasbeen very lucky to have two very supportive parentsMaureen and Dave, or Miss Maureen as all the children usedto call her. Maureen was very kind to me; I remember herkindness because as a single mum it was difficult to afford allthe outfits for the shows and festivals. Maureen would helpme by ensuring we kept to a budget and my daughter alwayslooked the part in the outfits made by Maureen, so thanksagain Maureen! Maria’s daughter Ella is also following in herMum’s footsteps as she loves dancing too. On the day of myvisit Ella had dressed up the house for Halloween and itlooked really spooky, proof that the artistic Penrose genescontinue to be passed down through the generations.
Maria was recently on the front page of the Chronicleaccompanied by Linda Jackson. They were photographed inthe cab of a bulldozer getting ready to start the demolition ofthe scout hut. As I write this article it has totally beendemolished and the land cleared ready for the new building.Due to circumstances beyond the control of the ParishCouncil there has been an unexpected delay in the projectdelivery. This delay means that the new community centrewhich will be called the Huskar Rooms will open a little laterthan originally planned. This also means that Maria is again abit of a nomad with lessons being held at varying premises inCawthorne and at the Methodist Chapel at SilkstoneCommon. She asks all her pupils and their families to bepatient and that normal service will resume as soon aspossible. The Huskar Rooms will have much improvedfacilities compared to the old scout hut which was no longerfit for purpose. There will be two main rooms in the newbuilding; the room that Maria will use will be a dancersdream complete with mirrored walls and a ballet barres etc.The other large room will be used for Rainbows, Brownies,Guides, Scouts, Beavers and Cubs, ventures there will also bethe opportunity for other groups to use the rooms. If you areinterested in hiring the rooms in the new centre next yearplease contact Linda Jackson on 07956-110161.
Maria has exciting plans for the future of her school withinthe Huskar Rooms, and also with the return of Miss Fay backinto the school new classes will be coming available shortly inaddition to her usual classes there will be drama classes forall ages, gymnastics from age 3 upwards, body conditioningand core strength sessions and more Melody Bear sessionsfor toddlers, adult and OAP classes, cheer leading andstudent teacher classes plus She hopes too to have out ofschool clubs and workshops and has plans for physical activitysessions for children and perhaps some academic basedclasses as she has plans to attract local children’s authors forreading sessions. She has a new web site but is holding back alittle till a new date for the opening of the Huskar Rooms isdecided upon. It is difficult at the moment to give a start datefor the new classes till the newbuilding opens. Continued on page 14
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Contact details: Silkstone Parish CouncillorsChairman of the CouncilRichard Leech17 Towngate, SilkstoneTel: 791679 or [email protected]
Vice Chairman of the CouncilPeter Handley24 Guest Lane, SilkstoneTel: 790784 or e-mail [email protected]
CouncillorsBill Barkworth9 The Meadows, Silkstone CommonTel : 790112 or e-mail [email protected] Brocklehurst25 Lady Royd, Silkstone CommonTel: 794280 ore-mail [email protected] Liddell15 Black Horse Drive, Silkstone CommonTel:790509 or e-mail [email protected] Liddell15 Black Horse Drive, Silkstone CommonTel:790509 or e-mail [email protected] Smith27 Moorend Lane, Silkstone CommonTel: 790596 or e-mail [email protected] Stier5 Beech Avenue, Silkstone CommonTel : 790074 or e-mail c/o [email protected]
Parish ClerkMrs Karen Canadine40 St Andrews Drive, Darton, S75 5LXTel : 391343 or e-mail [email protected]
Parish Council Meetings for 2015Meetings are always on Mondays and always held at SilkstoneSports Pavilion
Date Meeting05-Jan-15 PC02-Feb-15 PC02-Mar-15 PC13-Apr-15 PC20-Apr-15 Annual Parishioners' Meeting11-May-15 Annual Council Meeting01-Jun-15 PC06-Jul-15 PC07-Sep-15 PC05-Oct-15 PC02-Nov-15 PC07-Dec-15 PC
The Statutory Annual Parishioners' Meeting (APM) was held inSilkstone in 2014 and so will be held in Silkstone Common at theMethodist Church in 2015.
Parish Council websitehttp://www.silkstoneparishcouncil.gov.ukIf you are a local society or business you can ask to be listedand described on the website with a link to your own websiteif you have one.You can find all publicly available documents on the website.If you do not have internet access and would like to viewanything from our paper files please contact the Parish Clerk.
Parish Council and FacebookSilkstone Parish Council now has a Facebook page thanks toCouncillor Meryl Liddell. If any local organisations have aFacebook page that they would like to be linked pleasecontact the Parish Clerk. Also if you have any events youwould like publicising on the Facebook page please contactMeryl.
Newsletter DeadlinesGet your material to the editor (Diane Brown) at least a weekbefore the deadline if you wish to publish anything in thenewsletter. Email her on [email protected] for adverts should be sent to the Karen Canadine,the Parish Clerk.
Deadline for articles Distribution datesFirst week of March Last week of MarchFirst week of June Last week of JuneFirst week September Last week of SeptemberFirst week November First week of December.
Articles and events cut-off date for the next issue is 8 pmMonday 2ⁿ� March 2015
Maria would also like to say a heartfeltthank you to the three Moore children Katie, Connor, Rubywho sadly lost both their parents Sarah and Nick. The moneyraised by fundraising in memory of their parents fromBillington Structures started the journey to the building of ournew Community Centre. We should all be grateful andsincere and deep thanks to you all the Moore family.
For our Community this is an exciting time, the new centrewill be a wonderful asset which I hope that many of you willtake advantage of and enjoy.
I would like to thank Maria for being my Celebrity intervieweeand to wish her all the best with her school when she movesto her new premises.
Diane
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More Christmas Cracker jokesWhat does Miley Cyrus have at Christmas? Twerky.What does the Queen call her Christmas Broadcast? The One Show.Why did no-one bid for Rudolph and Blitzen on eBay? Because they were two deer.
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MusicSilkstone Common Ladies ChoirSinging for pleasure. Meets Mondays, Silkstone CommonMethodist Church 7:30pmContact: Sandra Blackburn 791141
Old Silkstone BandMeets twice a week, Monday and ThursdaysContact: David O'Connor on 0776 644 2081 or 01226 790669Stuart O’ Connor on 01226 791388 or 07921261804
Silkstone Bell RingersMeet every Monday Silkstone Church 7:30pm-9:00pmContact: Carolyn Charlesworth 01226 791592
Shake Rattle and Roll Children’s Music GroupBabies to 4 year old children welcome. Please come along and bring along mum, dad or carer to join inthe fun. We meet every Friday from 10 am until 11 am includingsome school holidays at Silkstone Common Methodist Church.Tea, Coffee, Juice and Biscuits included.Contact: Tracy 01226 790240
Millhouse Green Male Voice Choir.Practice night is Mondays in Millhouse Green Institute at 7.30.Secretary: Derek Richards Te: 01226 287226Web site www.mgmvc.co.uk
White Rose Organ SocietyProfessional Electronic Organs Concerts and Social Events. Meetfortnightly on Tuesdays at Dodworth working mens’ club.7.30pm. All visitors welcome.Contact: David Andrews ,Tel: 01709 368976Website www.wros.talktalk.net
SchoolsSilkstone Common Junior & Infant SchoolMoorend Lane, Silkstone Common. Educates children 4-11 yrs.The school is interested in developing the use of the schooloutside normal school hours.Contact: Mr Simon Tabbner 790471Visit http://www.silkstonecommonji.co.uk/
Silkstone Primary SchoolEducates children 4-11 yrs. The school is interested indeveloping the use of the school outside normal school hours.Contact: Mrs P. Skillbeck 790333Visit http://silkstoneprimaryschool.com/
Little giants out of school & holiday clubSilkstone Primary School for children aged between 4 and 11years. Monday to FridayPhone 0785 4710299
Sports/ActivitiesSilkstone United Football ClubContact: Andy Horsfield 791929
Silkstone United Junior Football Club Under 11's Manager Steve Fletcher 07990 805694 Please phone the manager for details.
Silkstone Junior Football CoachingSilkstone Junior Football Coaching meet at the SHOOT 5 indoorfootball pitches in Silkstone Common every Sunday between10:00am and 11:00am. The session is for 5-7 year olds (Years 1and 2) and costs £2.50.Roy Savage (07903147083) and Mike Horsfield (07584072585)
Silkstone United Cricket ClubSilkstone United Cricket Club: Main Sponsors 'Hot Jacks'Coaching: Monday 6 - 8 pm for 7-11, U11, U13Tuesday's 6 - 8 pm for U15, U17, AdultsThe Junior Cricket Club: sponsored by The Co-operativeFuneralcare.Contacts:The Chilli Lodge U11's Kevin Taylor: 07771 940 733,The Potting Shed Bistro U13's Owen Dyson: 07950 267 678U15's Stephen Chambers 07932 954 519 (Club Secretary)Barnsley Timber Merchant U17's Darron Walker: 07887 518 980Website: www.silkstoneutd.play-cricket.com .
Silkstone Lodge Bowling Club: now bowling at ShawLaneSecretary: David Harris on Barnsley 790051
Barnsley BSAC DiversMeets every Tuesday 7:30 onwards in the Rigby Bar at theMetrodome. Anyone interested in diving is welcome whetheralready qualified or wanting to learn. Try Dives can also bebooked. Gift packs available.Contact: Trevor on 07783 291955 or visit the websitewww.barnsleybsacdivers.co.uk
Pilates at Silkstone Common Methodist ChapelTelephone Sandra Goddard on 07962716218 for detailsTuesdays 11 -12 and 12-1Thursdays 12.30 – 1.30Fridays 1.15 – 2-15
Silkstone CyclingMeets monthly for a social bike ride - going at the speed of theslowest.Contact [email protected] or visithttp://www.goskyride.com/
Local Organisations
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ChildrenSilkstone Pre-School Playgroup LtdOfsted registered offering Full Day Care, Sessional Care, Wraparound Care, including pickup/drop off service to SilkstonePrimary School and Silkstone Common J & I School and HolidayClub, for children up to 11 years. Open from 7.30am to 6 pm,Mon-Fri, 50 weeks of the year.Contact: Kathryn Goulding, Manager on 01226 792294 or [email protected] us at www.silkstonepreschool.btck.co.uk
Edward Bear Baby & Toddler GroupThe playgroup meets at the Methodist Church, Silkstone Commonon Monday & Wednesday Mornings 10am to 11.30am£2 per parent/carer includes refreshments children free. Under4's and their parents/carers welcomeContact: Emma 790551
29th Barnsley (Silkstone) Scout Group:Beaver Scouts: Boys and Girls, 6-8 yrs, 18:00-19:15 WednesdaysCub Scouts: Boys and Girls, 8-10.5 yrs, 18:30-20:00 TuesdaysScouts: Boys and Girls, 10.5-14 yrs 19:30 to 21:00 MondaysExplorer Scouts: Boys and Girls, 14-18 yrs 20:00 to 22:00ThursdaysFor general enquiries regarding Scout issues please contact AdamPearson: Group Scout Leader on 07561312050For all member enquiries or to place your child’s name on awaiting list please email: [email protected]
63rd Barnsley ( Silkstone) BrowniesTracey Hinchliffe tel: 01226 790055
ChildmindersFor details of registered childminders please ring FamiliesInformation Service on: 0800 0345 340.
HistoryRoggins Local History Group (Silkstone) & SilkstoneWaggonway Restoration GroupThe group exhibits at local history fairs. We can set up smalldisplays and talk to small groups.Website : http://www.priorycampus.co.uk/rlhg/roggins.phpContact: Jim Ritchie 01226-790695e-mail [email protected]
Heritage SilkstoneContact: Colin Bower 790 416 or [email protected]://www.silkstonereflects.co.uk
ChurchesAll Saints Parish ChurchSee page 5 for details of regular and Christmas services.Contact The Rev Maureen Browell 01226 492294
Silkstone Common Methodist ChurchSunday Services at 10-30am (Second Sunday in the month at 10-15am at Dodworth Methodist Church). Sale of "Fairtrade"produce and light lunches bi-monthly on 3rd Saturday of themonth. Please see notice board outside the church for details.Contact for Methodist Church bookings Tel: 01226 790461.
Environment/Local interestSilkstone – St Florent AssociationThe Parish of Silkstone is twinned with St Florent des Bois in theVendee in France. Exchange visits are organised along with avariety of social and fund-raising events throughout the year.Contact: Yvonne Dinsdale 790583
Silkstone CARE GroupCaring for and improving our natural environment by plantinghedges, trees, shrubs and bulbs, clearing paths, litter-picking plusother activities. Tools available on free loan for environmentalprojects.Contact: Graham Wells 790732
Silkstone in BloomAdds floral colour and more for public enjoyment.Donations gratefully accepted.Contact: Janet (Silkstone Common) 790994 or Julia (Silkstone) 07565122863
TPT SilkstoneMeets to improve the Trans Pennine Trail in our area.Contact: Andy on [email protected] on [email protected] visit http://groupspaces.com/TPTSilkstone
GeneralSilkstone Common Good CompanionsProvides companionship, entertainment and recreation for thesenior citizens of the village. Meets fortnightly on Wednesdays2-4pm in the Methodist Church Hall. New members are verywelcome. Varied programme including theatre trips, visits,entertainments, Helpers welcome. Annual subscription £10including refreshments, except on some special occasions.Contact: Mrs Brayshaw 790196, Terry Daniel 386755
Silkstone Common W.I.We have a wide variety of events and speakers. New membersand visitors always welcome. Meets second Friday each month at7:15pm Silkstone Common Methodist ChurchContact Christine on 792580 or just come to one of ourmeetings!
Silkstone Luncheon Club for the over 60sMeets every Monday at 12 o'clock in the The Station Inn,Silkstone Common. New members always welcome. Please call791670
Tuesday ClubA social afternoon held 2pm to 4pm weekly in Silkstone CommonMethodist Church. Learn new skills and share your skills withothers. Bring your knitting, sewing, crochet etc. or just bringyourself along for a relaxing afternoon and maybe make somenew friends. We will be pleased to see you. Admission £1.00including refreshments.Contact Sue on 01226 791394
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