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THE ALLER~ NER
DECEMBER 20 13
Prince's Quality Butchers ,-----, 12, Main Street, Allerton Bywater.~----, \\vi!. Tel: 01977 552669 \\vi!. :~ We are now taking :~ L--__
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orders for Christmas
Turkeys(Bam reared and Free Range) Capon-style Chickens( up to 5kg/lllb) Geese Duckling Large Pork Pies Game Pies Gammon Joints Leg of pork joints Sausage Meat Chipolatas in bacon
etc .. etc .... price list available now
Free local delivery Prince's Quality Butchers
12, Main Street, Allerton Bywater Tel: 01977552669
Chair: Councillor Stephen Murray 4 St Mary's Court Allerton Bywater Castleford West Yorkshire WF102AZ.
Parish Clerk: Claire Murray 4 St Mary's Court Allerton Bywater Castleford West Yorkshire WF102AZ.
MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE 2ND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7:00pm AT ST MARY THE LESS
Councillor S Murray Chairman Councillor K Asprey Councillor J Taylor Councillor M Weaver Councillor A M Jabin Councillor S Harland
Councillor L Tomlinson Councillor J A Coe Councillor J Trayer Councillor S Bassett
Planning Applications from September 2013 to date
Leeds City Council have approved planning applications for: P13/02121/FU Allerton Bywater Methodist Church
Change of use of former church to house P/13/03075/FU Brigshaw House Residential Home 2 Brigshaw Lane
Change of use involving part demolition of an elderly persons home to form a private dwelling and erection of detached dwelling to the rear with new access drive
P13/02118/FU 2 Leeds Road Allerton Bywater Castleford Conservatory to side
The Parish Council have received applications for:P/13/02123/FU Sunday School Main Street
Demolition of former Sunday school and construction of one house P/13/04571/FU 4 Main Street Allerton Bywater
Single Storey Annexe
Other Activities Councillors have held meetings with Leeds City Councillors, Leeds City Council Highways, and the Police.
Council Surgeries are held at St Mary the Less on the first Saturday of each month. Surgeries are an opportunity for residents to meet council lors to discuss any problems. A ward councillor is also present to discuss any issues you may want to raise with them.
The Parish Council's website includes information about the Parish Council , Village in Bloom, The Allertoner, local businesses and the history of Allerton Bywater. You can visit the website at http://www.allertonbywaterparishcouncil .co.ukl
The Parish Council would like to thank the Ward Councillors Keith Wakefield, James Lewis and Mary Harland for their help and support during 2013. We would also like to thank our local MP Alec Shelbrooke for his assistance during the recent flooding problems.
In addition, we would like to thank all of those who have provided articles and advertisements for the Allertoner during 2013. We received many positive comments about the content of the magazine from residents and from those outside of the village. If you have an article or advertisement for the Allertoner during 2014 the deadlines for submission are:
March Edition June Edition September Edition December Edition
31 January 2014 30 April 2014 31 July 2014 31 October 2014
The Parish Council wish to thank our village caretakers Geoff Bird and John Robshaw for their continued hard work in keeping the village tidy. We are sure that all residents appreciate their efforts!
And finally, the Parish Council wishes all residents
A Merry ChristllUlS and a
Happy New Year
STUART BLAND, GROUNDWORK
A FAMILY SERVICE TO TRUST.
Groundwork's including:
Driveways , paths, patios, in a range of styles and materials
W ith finishing services, top soil & lawns
Bases for Sheds, Garages, Extensions, New Builds, Disabled access needs.
Our aim is to offer a first rate service, by giving you free advice, quotes, and making sure our customer is offered the best rates possible at all times.
We take pride our work & offer great customer service. We can arrange for you to view previous work and speak to our clients.
Please type the following link into your browser.
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View previous work: before, during & after pictures.
For free advice and quote, please contact us
Stuart Bland 07738163348 or Julia Bland 07801578781
Or em ail your requirements(photosifpossible)to [email protected]
Home address: 44 Main Street, Allerton Bywater, Castleford , WF10 2BZ
(Supporter of the Allerton Bywater in Bloom project 2012)
Christmas in England or Three Kings Day in Gran Canaria?
In England, children (and parents) will be looking forward to celebrating Christmas day. Not least for the presents. But children in the Canary Islands have to wait nearly two more weeks for their presents. You see, it is not Santa Claus or Father Christmas who brings the gifts. Following the Bible story, it is the three Kings or Wise Men who bring presents.
It always falls on 6th January and across much of Europe, Kings' Day, or Dia del Reyes is a bigger event than Christmas day. It is known as Epiphany in the religious calendar.
On the morning of 6th, the quayside is packed with famil ies ,
awaiting the arrival of the kings, because, of course, the Canaries are Islands and the camels cannot swim there. Instead, the colourfully costumed kings arrive by speedboats. After meeting the children , and being entertained by dancers and gymnasts, the kings start their procession around the island. Some of it is on camels, but much of it takes place in open sports cars and jeeps. Even Kings and wise men move with the times. They are escorted by Roman soldiers, to protect them from Herod .
Many houses in the Canary Islands have balconies, but not many have chimneys. So instead of seeing Santa coming down a chimney, you will see rope ladders hanging from windows and balconies, for the king to climb up.
I really enjoy King 's Day in the Canary Islands, but I never found out whether the children leave anything for the Kings and camels, like we leave a mince pie and carrots for the reindeers. I guess I will have to go back again next year.
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EXCELLENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT
SUNDAY CARVERY £4.00 12-3pm
CHRISTMAS EVENTS
FRIDAY13th DECEMBER: Children's Christmas Party,
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SUNDAY 22nd DECEMBER: 3 COURSE CHRISTMAS CARVERY £10.00. Booking Required £5.00 Deposit
WEDNESDAY 25th DECEMBER: CHRISTMAS DAY CARVERY £29.99 Booking Required £10.00 Deposit
TUESDAY 31 st DECEMBER: NEW YEARS EVE PARTY-LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 7 pm -1.am
LARGE FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE
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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE & ALL
MICK AND SANDRA WELCOME YOU TO
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TAKE A STROLL ACROSS THE FIELDS TRY OUR HAND PUMP BITTERS
REG ULARLY CHANGING GUEST BEERS QUIZ and BINGO WEDNESDAYS
QUIZ SUNDAYS
Monday to Thursday open from 2.00pm Friday to Sunday open from 12.00pm
IN BLOOM GROUP
Once again the In Bloom Group received a Silver Gilt award in the Yorkshire in Bloom
Competition . We would like to thank all who participated in helping us to achieve the
award especially Beryl Davies for all the plants she grew for the planters both at the
Edward Vll Club and around the village also to Malcolm and Michelle at the Victoria
Hotel, Pete Waite and Yvonne Smith, lan Johnson Plasterers, Sue Edwards, Renato
Boi Tree Surgeon, Debbie Chapman, Dean and Corey Sherrington . John and Enid
Hepworth, members ofthe Parish Counci l, Bramwell Road Allotments Association,
Vicars Court, The Anchor Inn, Samuel Valentines, Lumby Garden Centre and GHM
through Jake Beckworth . Thanks to all our sponsors as we look forward to next year's
competition with lots of new ideas in the pipel ine.
Congratulations to our neighbouring villages on their success in this year's
competition. Great Preston Silver Gilt, Swillington Silver, Ledston Silver Gilt and
Kippax with another exceptional performance winning Gold after their achievement
in winning Gold in last year's National Competition. The success of all concerned
continues to improve the environment and make the general area a more pleasant
' place to reside in
We still require more Volunteers to assist us within the village, thanks to all who took
time to water the plants during the very hot periods we encountered during the year.
To try and combat any future dry periods the group have purchased a water bowser
which will be sponsored by BPS Print and Design Swillington who print the Allertoner.
All breads catered for Hand stripping Nails Ears cleaned / Plucked Anal glands Teeth cleaned Puppy grooms Show trims
Professional Dog Grooming
Pawffct At Just Pawfect we recognise that your dog is as individual as you.
Our fully qualified professional dog grooming service aims to provide the best quality service to your dog and yourself at a
competitive price with the standards you would expect for yourself and best friend.
With a service second to none you can be assured of a quality
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Evening & weekend appointments For Further details ~~Pm[e an appointment available
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PRINCES BUTCHERS
12 MAIN STREET
ALLERTON BYWATER
01977 552669
TIPS FROM YOUR LOCAL BUTCHER RODNEY PRINCE ON HOW TO COOK
YOUR PERFECT CHRISTMAS TURKEY
TIP ONE BUY THE BEST QUALITY FROM YOUR LOCAL BUTCHER WHO WILL
VALUE YOUR CUSTOM AND TAKE TIME TO ENSURE YOU GETTHE EXACTLY
THE CUT, QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF MEAT YOU NEED AND GIVE YOU
ADVICE EXACTLY HOW BEST TO COOK IT.
LOCALLY REARED FREE RANGE ORGANIC NORFOLK BRONZE BLACK
fEATHERED TURKEYS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE THE BEST, BUT BARN REARED
WHITE TURKEYS ARE ALSO DELICIOUS.
IF YOU BUY A FROZEN TURKEY MAKE SURE IT IS WELL DEFROSTED,
PREFERABLY IN A FRIDGE FOR A FEW DAYS [UP TO FOUR DEPENDING ON
THE SIZE OF THE TURKEY. Weigh the turkey and calculate according to the
following table, approximate cooking times for unstuffed Turkeys at 220C
Gas mark 7
6 to Sib. Birds two to two and half hours
S to 121b. three to four hours
12 to 161b. four to five hours
16 to 20 lb. five to five and half hours
20 to 24 lb. five and half hours to six hours
Rest the Turkey for twenty minutes before serving.
Pre heat oven to 220c gas mark 7 rub the skin of the turkey with butter and
sprinkle with salt and pepper plus herbs if desired and or cover the breast
with strips of streaky bacon. Place the turkey on a trivet in a roasting tin
containing 1cm of water and cover with a tent of tinfoil, tucked under the
lip of the roasting tin.
Stuffing the turkey greatly increases the cooking time and to make sure the
turkey is cooked I would recommend cooking the stuffing separately
Place the bird in the oven at 220c Gas Mark 7 for half an hour then reduce
the temperature to 180c Gas mark 4 for the remainder of the cooking time
About half an hour before the end of the cooking time remove the foil to
brown the skin.
Use a food thermometer to check the bird is thoroughly cooked through.
In the thickest part of the breast and thigh the temperature should have
reached at least 73C or if you do not have a thermometer stick a skewer or
carving fork into the thickest parts and ensure the juices run clear. If the
juices run out pink cook a bit longer until the juices run clear.
Allow the turkey to stand and rest for 20 minutes prior to serving.
This method has always worked for me and can be used for cooking Geese,
Ducks or boneless turkey beast crowns all of which we can supply to order,
together with chipolata sausages ,bacon wrapped pigs in blankets and
sausage meat for stuffing for the perfect Christmas celebration.
Allerton Bywater Colliery Miners Memorial March And Unveiling Ceremony
8th September 2012
A DVD of the day has been produced by Outwood Video Community.
Donation £10-00.
Also a DVD of A Photographic Record has been produced by
Allerton Bywater Regeneration Group Donation £5-00
There are still a number of Miners Memorial Pin Badges
Donation £5-00
All Donations will be handed over to Allerton Bywater Parish Council
The Custodians of the Miners Memorial
Contact John Taylor Tel 01977 510644
J P GARDEN SERVICES
NO GARDEN AREA TOO LARGE
GRASS CAN BE COLLECTED OR CUT & DROPPED
.FORTNIGHTLY VISITS IF REQUIRED
ALL ASPECTS OF GARDEN CARE ATTENDED TO
JOHN POWELL PROPRIETOR
TEL: 01977 514466
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Members of the Parish of Kippax with Allerton Bywater, and also the Parish of Swillington wish all readers a happy and holy Christmas, and peace and blessings for 2014.
Everyone is welcome to join us for any or all of the services
At St Mary's the less, Allerton Bywater these will be:-
The 9 lessons and Carols on Sunday 15th December at 3pm
The Crib and Christingle Service 4pm on Christmas Eve, 24th December
The first Eucharist of Christmas will be celebrated at 8.00pm on Christmas Eve
Christmas Day Eucharist will be celebrated at 9.00 am on Christmas Day.
Other services and events in the Parish will be:
Dec 21st 4.30 pm Crib Service at Kippax linked to Messy Church
Carol Service at Swillington 6pm Sunday 22nd December
Brass Band Concert at Kippax 7.30pm Sunday 22nd
Christingle Eucharist at St Mary's Kippax. 6.00pm on Christmas Eve
Christmas Day Eucharist at St Mary's Kippax, 10.30 am
Traditional Midnight Mass at St Mary's Swillington, 1l.15pm Christmas Eve
Christmas Day Eucharist at St Mary's Swill ington, 10.30 am
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CHARLES DICKENS
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Have you ever wondered what inspired Charles Dickens to write a Christmas Carol?
Basically it was money he required money to settle a debt. The reason he wrote it
was that his mother died shortly before Christmas and they usually went out
carolling together but owing to the fact she was no longer there he decided to write
a book about Christmas instead[the year was 1843].
Charles Dickens was a devout Christian and wanted to disclose the industrial
victimisation of humans in industrial England. Money was more va lued than human
values such as charity, humility benevolence, mercy and sharing human love which
was the essence of Christian values cherished and celebrated at Christmas in praise
of the birth of Christ.
Ch ildhood experiences and his sympathy for the poor inspired his writing. When he
was 12 years old his father was imprisoned for debt. Charles had to pawn his
collection of books, leave school and take a job in a factory. During this period he was
humiliated at his condition and witnessed the plight of other impoverished families.
This short period of his life had a profound effect on his writings. Years later he
visited mines where he saw first-hand the effect the Industrial Revolution on
chi ldren. After seeing the appalling conditions of child labour, in 1843 he planned to
write a pamphlet titled "An Appeal to the People of England on behalf of the Poor
Man's Child . This pamphlet later became the base for a Christmas Carol.
The book was a success and the great historian Thomas Carlyle went straight out and
bought himself a Turkey after reading Dickens tale of the redemption of Scrooge.
Novelist William Thackeray called a Christmas Carol "a national benefit" One
American entrepreneur gave his employees an extra day's holiday. Publication had
been a great success the book selling in excess of 6000 copies.
Dickens last public reading of the book took place in London at St James Hall on
March 15th
1870. At the end of the performance he told his audience. "From these
garish lights I vanish now for ever more, with a heartfelt, grateful, respectful and
affectionate farewell" There was a stunned silence, broken by a tumult of cheering.
Dickens departed from the platform for ever, he died three months later aged 58.
PONTEFMCTROAD,CASnEFORD Tel 01977 552559
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Function room available Accommodation available
The Village Fisheries Serving some of the finest fish and chips in the
area
23 Main Street Allerton Bywater
Castleford WF102DL
Tel 01977 552172 (50 yards from St Mary the Less Church)
Opening hours Mondays to be re-opened soon!
Tuesday 4.30-B.00pm Wednesday 4.30-B.30pm Thursday 4.30-B.30pm
Friday Lunch 11.30-1.30pmlTea 4.30-B.30pm Saturday Lunch 11.30-1. 30pm
Come and try some of the finest fish and chips in the area, along with the warmest welcome!
The staff would Hke to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous new year!
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DECEMBER
Birth flower the Narcissus. Traits Respect, Modesty and Faithfulness.
Signs of the Zodiac to 21 st Dec Sagittarius after 21stCapricorn
Birthstone, the Turquoise. Characteristics of a Sagittarian; Ethical,
Humorous, Generous, Dynamic and compassionate
FACTS ABOUT CH RISTMAS
Did you know the names of the three wise men are not actually
mentioned in the bible? The Magi are known as Casper, Melchior and
Balthazar these names were actually detailed in an early 6th century
Greek manuscript.
• 25 to 30 million Christmas Cards are sold in the USA alone
every year.
• In 1647 the English Parliament passed a law making Christmas
illegal.
• Each time you kiss under the Mistletoe a berry should be
removed. When no berries are left, no more kisses are available
• In Medieval times the traditional Christmas dinner was the
head of a Pig served with Mustard
• Christmas cards were invented on December the 9th1842.
• Boxing Day was named after the tradition of placing money int
the boxes placed in the Church for collections for the poor and
needy.
• Pope Julius in the 4thcentu ry named the 25 th December
Christmas Day.
• 4 million tons of trash is produced through wrapping paper and
foil.
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Doctor's Lane Allerton Bywater
Castleford
IISmall Family Environment"
Places Available for Children Aged 6 Weeks - 5 Years.
Government Voucher Scheme Available for 3 - 4 Year Olds.
Full & Half Days Available Open 7.45 am - 6.00 pm
FRUIT MINCE TARTS
225g [CUP and HALF] PLAIN FLOUR
75g [HALF A CUP] SELF RAISING FLOUR
1/3 CUP ICING SUGAR, PLUS EXTRA TO DUST
150g [5.3 oz] UNSALTED BUTTER CHILLED
1 EGG YOLK
410g JAR FRU IT MINCE
METHOD
PLACE FLOUR, ICING SUGAR INTO A BOWL ADD A PINCH OF SALT, CUT
BUTTER INTO CUBES ADD TO THE BOWL M IX UNTIL IT RESEMBLES FINE
BREAD CRUMBS.ADD EGG YOLK AND TWO TABLESPOONS OF WATER
AND M IX UNTILL IT FORMS A SMALL BALL OF PASTRY [ADD MORE
WATER AS REQUIRED BUT ADD IT IN SMALL AMOUNTS UNTIL THE
REQUIRED CONSISTENCY IS REACHED]. WRAP PASTRY IN PLASTIC
WRAP AND REFRIDGERATE FOR 30 MINUTES.
Preheat oven to 180C and grease a 24 hole tart tin. Roll out pastry
onto a, floured surface use 7cm cutter to make circles press into tart
t in fill with mince mixture. Use Gcm cutter to make the lids for the tarts
brush underside of lid with water and fit same. Using a fork make four
small holes in the lids to allow steam to escape.
Bake for 20 to 25 m inutes.
Allow to cool slightly then place on wire rack to fully cool, dust with
icing sugar to complete.
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THE LYCH GATE
Many churches have a Lych Gate built over the main entrance to the enclosed area
around the church, the word can be spelt lich or Lytch is from the Anglo Saxon
meaning corpse. The gate marks the division between consecrated and
unconsecrated ground. This is where the coffin bearers stand to shelter to await the
clergy to lead the procession before the burial. Normally there is only one Iych gate
in a churchyard wall, although Troutbeck in the Lake District has three. The original
Iych gates had seats, a Iych cross and a Iych stone - a slab on which to rest the coffin .
There are many remaining medieval lych gates although no perfect example remains,
many were destroyed or damaged after the Reformation but many were rebui lt
during the Gothic reviva l during Victorian times. One of the oldest surviving
structures is at St Georges Church, Beckenham Kent a thirteenth century gate
restored early this century.
A drawing of St Mary The Less Lych Gate Allerton Bywater by local artist
David Newbould .
Jujitsu Classes/Self Defence
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Flesh and blood campaign
National Transplant Week 2013 coincided with the Church of England General Synod meeting in York. As part of a session at Synod, Or Paul Murphy, National Clinical Lead for Organ Donation for NHS Blood and Transplant met with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rt Hon Justin Welby, as well as one of the leading advocates for thefleshandblood campaign the Rt Revd James Newcome, Bishop of Carlis le. The Rt Revd, who is the lead Bishop on healthcare for the Church of England discussed, along with other representatives of the General Synod ways in which the UK Church can continue to support NHSBT in their goal to increase registered blood and organ donors nationwide. Or Murphy commented,
"There continues to be a great need for people throughout the UK to
register to donate blood and organs. It is incredibly encouraging to have the support of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Bishop James and the Church of
England, and the broader UK Church. It is through partnerships like the fleshandbloodcampaign that we will see awareness rise and the
current need met. "
Research conducted as part of the campaign suggests Christians in the UK are above average when it comes to choosing to donate their organs. Wh ilst 31 % of the UK population overall have joined the NHS Organ Donor Register, 48% of the Christians surveyed said they had signed up.
Fleshandblood is a campaign to mobilise the church to increase the
number of blood and organ donors in the UK, a call to recognise a need
and respond with an act of generosity.
Founded as a partnership between Kore and NHS Blood and Transplant,
the campaign aims to ra ise the profile of donation within the church and
encourage donation as a personal gift. It seeks to equip individuals and
churches as advocates for donation helping them engage with their family,
friends and community.
ALLERTON BYWATER CRICKET CLUB
The cricket club had its best season for a number of years with the first team gaining promotion on the last day of the season. A nine wicket win at Yorkshire Main saw them finish 2nd in division 3, their 16th win from 22 fixtures. It was a real team effort with seven players scoring over 200 runs plus two with over 150 whilst the main five bowlers all took 20 wickets plus. Four players moved up from last year's successful 2nd eleven including Chris Thicket who took over the captaincy and did an excellent job. Matt Longdon returned after two years out, whilst Michael Wade returned halfway through the season. The second eleven had a disappointing season but had lost their best players to the first eleven. They included 3 to 4 15 year olds most weeks that hopefully will benefit from the experience next season.
The Tuesday night evening league side had a good season winning their group and reaching the final. They played a strong Ackworth side and put up a good show, taking them into the 18th over despite only making 110. Tom Greenwood hit 5x6s in an excellent 42 whilst Michael Wade made 35. The side was a mixture of both teams three fifteen year old playing in the final. The side was led by Tom Greenwood in his first attempt as captain under the guidance of Richard Lamb.
First eleven batting; Matt Longdon 20 inn ings not out 5, runs 448 highest score 75, fifty's 5, average 29.9. Paul Dalby 16 innings not out 1, runs 349 highest score 68, fifties 2, average 23.5. Usman Bashir 16 inn ings, 3 not outs, runs 268 highest score 75, fifties 2 average 20.6. Jacob Wright 18 innings not out 0 runs 359 highest score 84, fifties 2, average 20. Michael Wade 8 innings, not out 2, runs 244 average 40.7
Bowling Kris Thicket 46 wickets average 10.8. Usman Bashir 32 wickets average 14.3. Akeel Ali 29 wickets average 15.4 Richard lamb 34 wickets average18. Jacob Wright 20 wickets average 24.
With running costs approaching £5000 per season the club would like to thank the following sponsors. Beryl and lan Lloyd , Grant & Harry Anderson , Taylor Wimpey Builders, Gary Mountain Plumbing, Damian Lyons Window Cleaning, Scott Wright Know How Resources. A special thanks to Terry and Keeley at the Anchor for their support with sponsorship and catering . The club would welcome any new members or sponsors. Umpires required for league, Expenses £35.00 per game. Indoor nets Brigshaw High January Wednesday nights 7.30pm to 8.30pm anyone interested call 07807755697.
Churchyard
Again, we must appeal for people to cooperate by abiding by the regulations of the Churchyard.
The dustbin men sometimes cannot move the bins because of people filling them with soil. Please do not dig trenches round graves. We are required to fill them in, as they are a safety hazard. Many people visiting the churchyard are elderly, and we have had cases of ladies falling due to people digging out trenches. It is not only a breech of ru les but very dangerous.
Soon people will be bringing their Christmas wreaths. These will be moved from the beginning of February.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Churchwardens and Clergy
Ofsted registered h igh quality ch i ldcare run by profess ionally qualified and f ully trained staff New purpose designed and air cond it ioned bu i ld ing
Dedicaled Rooms fo r eac h age g ro up : Bab ies (3 m onth s - 2years), T oddlers (2-3years) , 3-5 yea rs and the O ver 5 's
Befo re a nd Afte r Schoo l Cl ub and Ho liday Club fo r ag e s 3 - 11
Sec ure Outdoor P lay Area
Open from 7 .30am to 6 .00pm Monday to Friday (Hou rs to suit ind ividu al re quire me n ts)
Fo r furthe r de ta il s co ntact th e Nursery Mana ge r S a ra De an or call in for an in fo rma l cha t
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ALLERTON BYWATER VICTORIA A.C.
After another very successful year it was decided at the annual general meeting not
to raise the prices of the yearly permits for next year .. A annual night permit to fish
Lowther lake will be available for the first time these must be purchased separately
from the yearly permit from lan Wright, Anglers must have purchased the clubs
yearly permit before they can purchase a night permit price £20.00.
Uk/National Wildlife Crime Un it {uk/NWCU}
A new initiative to combat Poaching was launched on the 1st
October 2013. Tackling
poaching is one of the priorities 44% of all wildlife crime reports from across the UK
relate to poaching intelligence including the poaching of Deer, fish and game along
with Hare coursing. All poachers are trespassers and it is a criminal activity
Many Police forces are developing rural crime strategies to combat poaching
where the tackling of all wildlife crime and particularly poaching are a priority.
Project Trespass will help in the effort to coordinate intelligence and responses to
the reports of crime.
Project Trespass aims to coordinate action across England and Wales by informing
Farmers, Landowners and Gamekeepers along with Land Management organisations
regarding what measures to put in place to prevent poaching.
Give intelligence to the Police to allow them to target offenders and publicising the
results of their actions such as arrests, seizures and convictions.
Anglers reporting incidents to the Police should refer to Project Trespass and the
Elementary Guide to Angling Law & Fisheries Enforcement which is available to all
Police Officers on the Police Online Knowledge Area .
ANGLING HUMOUR
"Trevor you' re a lazy devil do you th ink it' s right to leave the wife to do all the
housework whi le you come fishing?"
"Oh yes she doesn't need any watching. She works just as hard whether I' m there or
not."
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ALERTON ANTHOLOGY No 79
CHRISTMAS MMXll
THE HISTORY OF ST MARY THE LESS ALLERTON BYWATER
The foundation stone was laid by Mrs Davison Bland of Kippax Park and was
consecrated by Bishop Bickerstilt on March 10th 1865 the church cost £2500
to build .
On the west wall was a peal of eight Carillion bells given by the parishioners
in June 1920 to commemorate the signing of peace on 28th June 1919.
When George Harrison was Vicar's Warden he used to play hymn tunes on
the bells and he had the hymns on a piece of paper stuck on the west wall
inside the church near where the bell ropes were. The bells became unsafe in
the late 1950s and were taken down.
The stained glass windows were presented by the Rev T D Bland and Mr J D
Bland, the Rev A Blair, Mr Atkinson, Mr Cliff, Mr Prince and the Rev James
bell who was Vicar for thirty three years. His window shows the coat of arms
of Newfoundland and Canterbury, featuring scenes of a painting by William
Holman Hunt [1820-1910) with the inscription2Behold I stand at the door
and knock"
On Palm Sunday 1947 the War Memorial window was dedicated and
unveiled [I was in the choir on this occasion). In September 1997 two
windows from St Aidans Church Great Preston [Now in use as a village hall))
were installed at the west end of the church.
The oak pulpit with the figure of my good shepherd in the centre panel and
the brass eagle lectern were the gift of Amy Sarah Stoker post
mistress1918,the carved oak panels were placed in the chancel in 1920 by
Mrs Robertshaw and Mr Herbert Skelton in memory of their parents.[M r
William Granger Skelton who had been parish clerk from 1865-1918) The oak
Reredos was presented by Mr J B Corb it as a thanksgiving for a great
deliverance from drowning in 1904.
The black and white marble flooring [covered today by wood and carpets]in
the Chancel was given by the Rev A L Curry and t he work was carried out by
Ita lian workmen.
In 1924 the church council gave a chased processional cross in memory of
John Harrison aged 29 years who died during a morning service he was a
chorister from 1911 to 1928.
The church council resolved to thoroughly renovate the interior of the church
to mark the diamond jubilee of the parish in 1925. In 2015 it will be 150 years
old but I don't know the name fo r 150.
The gas lamps were replaced by electric lighting and the west end windows
and the smaller ones were wee entirely covered by plate glass to protect
them. The reopening service was held on Saturday 5t h March 1927.
In May 1938 it was reported the renovations had been made to the interior
of the church transforming the appearance. The organ was also overhau led
and cleaned by experts.
The Bishop dedicated t he carved oak panelling, the gift of the Rev James Bell
erected on the organ side of the Chancel to mark the completion in 1937 of
his 21 years ministry in the parish and also as a thanksgiving to God.
Mr Ivor Russell organist was responsible for t his beautiful workmansh ip so
ski lfu lly done. Later t he alter and Reredos were pa infu lly carved by Mr Ivor
Russell which took him 18 months to complete . These were dedicated on
Palm Sunday 1944in memory of Mrs Dutton, also remembering Sailor Fred
Parkinson who was killed in action in 1943
The Lych gate was erected in and dedicated to the memory of Hugh Smithson
manager of the local colliery for 30 years. In the interest of road safety the
Lych gate was removed from the south entrance to the west in Vicars terrace
in the 1960s when alteration were made at church corner.
The parish War Memorial is situated across the road from the church on the
corner of Main Street. The memorial is made of Portland stone and is 22 feet
high. Inscribed on imperishable bronze panels which depict "The Angel of
Peace" and "The Angel of Victory" are the names of 142 men who fell in
action in the World Wars.
May I take this opportunity to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year.
George Parkinson
I am very sorry but this will have to be the last Allerton Anthology that I shall
write .
My memory is getting worse also I rely on other people to compile it, so I've
decided to call it a day. I would like to thank everyone for putting up with me
I've been doing the Anthology for 19 years 9 months.
By the way if you meet me in Castleford or Allerton have a word with me;
chatting is good for you and me.
Take care all of you and all the very best.
George Parkinson
We would like to thank George for his Anthologies and all the effort he has
put in over many years, his input into The Allerton will be sadly missed by
many who looked forward to his memories of years gone by, but
unfortunately Father Time catches up with all of us eventually.
We wish George and his family all the best and may he have many more
years of reminiscing with his friends throughout area.
USEFUL NUMBERS
ADULT SOCIAL CARE 01132224401 ADULT SOCIAL CARE & EMERGENCY ACCOMODATION 01132409536 ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR 01132224402 ALLERTON BYWATER PRIMARY SCHOOL 01977 517399 AIRE VALLEY HOMES LEEDS 08009156660 BRIGSHAW HIGH SCHOOL 01132865317 CHEMISTS LEEDS ROAD ALLERTON BYWATER 01977 55 2695 CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE SOCIAL CARE 0113 222 4403 COUNCIL HOUSING REGISTRATION & BIDS 01132224413 COUNCIL TAX BENEFITS 01132224404 CUSTOMER RELATIONS 01132224405 CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU 0870 1202450 DR PIERCHOD NOVA SCOTIA MEDICAL CENTRE 01977 552193 DR MALHOTRA 0113 2861891 ELECTRICITY 0800 375675 ELECTORAL SERVICES 0113 222 4411 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 01132224406 GAS EMERGENCIES 0800 111 999 GREAT PRESTON PRIMARY SCHOOL 01132146816 or 0113 2146819 HIGHWAYS 01132224407 HIGHWAYS EMERGENCY [outside opening hours, Street Lights, Signage, Building Repairs] 01133760499 HOUSING OPTIONS [for homeless advice] 01132224412 KIPPAX HEALTH CENTRE [Gibson Lane] 01132874555 KIPPAX HALL SURGERY [High Street Kippax] 0844477 3807 MINICOM [For All Services] 01132224410 METRO BUS 0113 24 57676 MINERS WELFARE ALLERTON BYWATER 01977 558426 NSPCC [24 Hours] 0808 8005000 NOISE PROBLEMS 0113 242 5841 POLICE NON EMERGENCY 0845 6060606 PLANNING 01132224409 RSPCA [24 Hour] 0870 5555 999 REGISTRARS [Births, Deaths, Marriages] 01132224408 RAIL 08457484950 STREET LIGHTING 08000325349 SAMARITANS 0845 7909090 VICARS' COURT 01977 552531 YOUTH & ADULT CENTRE ALLERTON BYW ATER 01977 604193
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