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The Grapevine SEAMER & TAME BRIDGE MAGAZINE

No. 135. October 2015 - November 2015

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EDITOR’S NOTES It was a very sad ending to September when we heard of

the death of Seamer’s oldest resident, Walter Bainbridge.

He was a well respected, hard working, cheerful and

faithful member of Seamer village community, especially

the Methodist Church, for many, many years and will

long be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers go out to

his family in this time of loss, but we also celebrate his life with us.

On a more cheerful note, the revival of Seamer Show as Seamer Produce

Show and Children's Games was a success with many people entering

produce and attending on the day and children having a fun time. A good

time was had by all.

October and November has much to offer in the lead up to Christmas so

read on and put the dates in your Diaries!

ST. MARTIN’S CHURCH Eucharist will be 11.15am on Sundays:

4th and 18th October

1st, 15th and 29th November

Revd Paul Hutchinson

Coffee Morning.

The coffee morning held in Stokesley Town Hall on Friday 21st August in

aid of St Martin’s Church raised £436.00 for Church Funds . I would like

to thank everyone involved for their help and support and especially those

that came along and enjoyed the coffee and cakes. Thank you again.

Ann Startin

VILLAGE POND—HELP REQUIRED

Most of you may have noticed that the village pond is coated in weed.

Several failed attempts, using different methods, have been made to try

and clear it. The only environmentally friendly method is to push the weed

to the edge and then rake it out. This takes people power, so we are look-

ing for volunteers. Weather permitting , on Saturday the 10th October, we

are hoping to make a concerted effort to clear a lot of the weed . If you are

available from 2.00pm onwards and can bring a sizable rake, your help

will be much appreciated .

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If you can help then please contact me, Derek Winterbotham, on 01642

711617, so I can get an idea if something worthwhile can be achieved. If

you have any further ideas as to what the long term solution may be, then

please contact me as well.

We need to do something soon for the health and wellbeing of the wildlife

in and around the pond and also for its appearance as a village feature.

Thanking you in anticipation of your support

Derek Winterbotham.

NEW METHODIST MINISTER

I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce

myself. My name is Daniel Pratt Morris-

Chapman and I have recently returned from

working in Cameroon in Central Africa with

my wife, Grace, and two children, Kwame and

John. While the climate here is not as hot as it is

there, my family and I are really touched by the

warm welcome that we have received here. We never expected to come

back to the UK at this stage. In fact we were about to be posted to Nigeria

when, as a result of security concerns there, we were stationed in the

UK. However, it is a great privilege to work with you here in Seamer.

It’s not often in life that you find yourself presented with such totally

different contexts. Lagos, the economic capital of Nigeria, is by all

accounts quite different from North Yorkshire. With a population of 20

million people you can imagine how bad the traffic can get there. There

are also far fewer snakes and mosquitoes here!! In our previous post in

Cameroon, we often had power cuts (once for three weeks) and we also

had a well in case the water supply went off. No matter, whatever the

challenges we faced in Africa, our faith in God really grew during these

experiences.

It is my prayer that, during our time with you, we can learn from each

other and grow together in the love of Christ. Yours in Christ,

Daniel

p.s if you would like to read more about our time in Cameroon go to:

http://methodist.org.uk/mission/world-church/overseas-service-and-

opportunities/past-mission-partners/daniel-grace-pratt-morris-chapman

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VILLAGE HALL NEWS AND EVENTS

Harvest Supper with Paul Wheater

We had another enjoyable evening - fab food, great entertainment and a

good old fashioned sing-a-long. Thanks to all who helped make the night so

good.

£180.00 was donated to Village Hall Funds.

Christine Campy

Zumba

The Zumba and Toning class is held every Thursday from 5.45 to 6.30 in the

Village Hall.

Come and join us, it’s a fun way to keep fit.

The cost is just £3.50 per session.

Joan Barnes

Date for Diary

Children's Christmas Workshops

Saturday 12th December

2.00-4.00pm

Seamer's Born Again Produce Show. Being held in the Village Hall meant that the weather was not a problem, but

it was a lovely day, and the support was excellent, raising over £200 for

Village Hall Funds. A big thank you to all helpers who made it possible, to

the Judges, the Kitchen Staff and the Tombola Keeper on the day. There was

a tremendous amount of work even before the day; thank you to the

backroom girls and boys. There were some very late nights getting every-

thing prepared, quarter past ten one night and well after eleven on another.

Thank you too to all the Entrants; there was a particularly good turnout from

the Artists, whose work is still decorating the walls of the Hall. There are

many gifted Artists in the Art Group whose work is for Sale. The Scare-

crows were fun; there will be a special children's class next year, so every-

one get your thinking caps on. Yes! we think we will be doing it again next

year but possibly in July; we will be altering some of the classes in response

to the time of year and the popularity of some of the Classes.

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There was some lovely work from the Children, the Judge was very

impressed and has suggested that some of the Classes need adjusting to

make entry fairer for the different Age Groups. There was some exciting

work in the unscheduled class of the Handicrafts, the standard of some of

the other classes was excellent, but we do need more entries. We will be

publishing the revised list of Classes in the next Grapevine, giving you all

chance to plan well ahead.

Future Events The next two months have some great Events booked in the Hall in aid of

Village Hall Funds: ALF HIND'S BIG BAND is coming live to the Village Hall on Saturday

the 17th of October. Playing music from the 1930s to 1960s, this 20 piece

band also features a Singer. In the Era this band is featuring, men wore

Suits, or at least Blazers and flannels, and women wore their glamorous

dresses as the Saturday night Dance was the highlight of the week.

For only £10 you can re-live the heady days of Glen Miller, Count Basie

and Duke Ellington; so swing along for a great night out.

Supper is provided, and you can drink as much as you like, as long as you

bring it yourself.

So make a date for 7.30, tickets from Christine Cooper 01642 710294

TREASURES FROM THE ATTIC / CAR BOOT SALE

Saturday November 14th is your chance to make room in your cupboards

for all your Christmas presents! Why not hire a table, and have a good

clear out items too good to throw out or just give away. November is a

good time to raise some cash for Christmas. You might even be able to

come and solve some Christmas present problems. The Hall will be open to

the Public from 11a.m till 3p.m with refreshments available. Tables cost

£10 for a large table or £5 for a small table. Book them with Jo Batey

01642 713143

QUIZ

Sue and Jim's ever popular Quiz, is to be held on the 28th of November, in

the Village Hall at 7 o'clock. The cost is £7 which includes Supper, but

please bring your own drinks. Tickets are available from Kay at 01642

713740.

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And Treasures in

the Attic

Saturday 14th November

All indoors at Seamer Village Hall

11am - 3pm

REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE

Small table £5/Large table £10

Limited availability

All tables to be reserved and paid for in advance

Please book with Jo Batey on 01642 713143 or

jo.batey@talktalk,net

ALF HIND'S BIG BAND

Saturday 17th

October at 7.30

Village Hall

Tickets £10 from Christine Cooper

710294

Supper Provided

Bring your own drinks

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VILLAGE HALL REFURBISHMENT

The Supper Room is now due for refurbishment from the 22nd of October

through half term and possibly the following week. The main Hall should

remain available, though the kitchen will be involved in the building work.

Two thirds of the floor now need replacing, the ceiling is to be lowered,

and the lighting improved. There will be enough sockets fitted to enable

Computer Classes etc., to be held in there. The Boiler is to be boxed in, a

serving hatch made through to the kitchen, and Stable doors fitted to

improve the working of the kitchen. Some of this work is now vital and

hopefully will be carried out with as little disruption as possible.

Margaret Smith 01642710611

SEAMER VILLAGE HALL 100+ CLUB

July winners were: (136 members)

1st £20 132 Philip Collighan, Tame Bridge

2nd £17 33 Pat Bayliss, Stainton Road

3rd £14 136 Jane Bowles, Tame Bridge

4th £10 38 Bill Smith, Brackenhill Walk

5th £7 15 Angela Forrest, Tanton Close

August winners were: (136 members)

1st £20 10 Robert Jinks, Croft Hills, Tame Bridge

2nd £17 4 Barbara Hutchinson, Hilton Road

3rd £14 87 Eddie Coates, The Green

4th £10 122 Alan Marshall, Tame Bridge

5th £7 27 Les Bland, The Green

September winners were: (136 members)

1st £20 62 Kay Sanderson, The Green

2nd £17 64 Arnold Cook, Hilton Road

3rd £14 45 Jim Kendall, Stainton Road

4th £10 7 Barbara Milner, Tame Bridge

5th £7 79 Linda Lowther, Brackenhill Walk

In November, the 100+ Club will be 1 year old. We now have 136

members and over the last year it has raised £1,348 of which £674 has

been given out as prizes and the other £674 donated to the village hall

towards its refurbishment. It has proved to be a huge success and much

appreciated by the village hall committee members and we hope you will

continue to support it.

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For those members who joined last November, this means that you are due

to join again. If you wish to do so, please get in touch with me. New

members can join at anytime - £1 per month/£12 per year.

Full details are on the village website: seamervillage.co.uk I look forward

to hearing from you.

Christine Cooper 01642 710294 or chris_cooper1@hotmail.com

SEAMER METHODIST CHURCH

WALTER BAINBRIDGE

It is with a very sincere sense of loss that we report the death of Walter

Bainbridge. Since the 1940s, Walter has been a very significant figure in

Seamer’s community, including the Methodist Church. His contribution

towards the life of the community has been exemplary. He always took a

very keen interest in everything that was happening in the Village. Walter

Monday Pop-In 10.00am

Art

Group 1.30pm

Beginner’s Pilates Class

6.00-7.00pm Craft Club

7.00pm

Tuesday Carpet Bowls

10.00am

Improvers’ and Intermediates’

Pilates Class

6.00-7.00pm

Hall Committee meeting

(1st Tuesday in month)

Greenfingers

7.00pm (2nd Tuesday)

Seamer Parish Council (3rd Tuesday)

Wednesday Table Tennis

7.00pm Badminton

6.00-9.00pm

Thursday Zumba Class

5.45-6.30pm Bridge Group

7.00pm

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died at home, which was his wish, and in these latter years had been

cared for by Jean and David as well as other members of his large

family. He was approaching 102 years old, so had very many memories

of the Village both past and present. Our sympathies go to all members

of his family.

We give thanks for, and celebrate the life of, Walter.

TIMES OF WORSHIP October 4th @ 10.30am led by Stan Townsend

October 11th @ 10.30am @ Hutton Rudby

October 18th @ 10.30am All Age Worship Led by David Sills

October 25th @ 10.30am Led by Rev Daniel Pratt Morris-Chapman

November 1st @10.30am Led by Tim Locke

November 8th @ 10.30 in the Village hall – Remembrance Sunday

November 15th @ 10.30am All Age Worship Led by Rev Daniel Pratt

Morris-Chapman

November 22nd@ 10.30 am Led by Christine Campy

November 29th @ 10.30am Led by Doreen Hunt

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

As for the last few years, there will be a Village Remembrance Service

held in Seamer Memorial Hall. All are most welcome to come and share

in giving thanks on Sunday 8th November 2015. It is very fitting that this

service is held in the Hall that was built as a memorial to those who lost

their lives in the First World War and who came from the Village of

Seamer.

LONELINESS

I suspect that there are times in every life when we feel lonely. If not

lonely, then we are having to deal with a situation all on our own and the

feeling is that no one else has had to face that particular situation. So

often we feel very sorry for ourselves. We almost want to yell out ‘is

there anybody out there noticing me!’ We can fall into ‘self-pity’. I read

recently a quote by Helen Keller who in her deaf-blind cut-off-ness said,

‘Self-pity is our worst enemy, and if we give into it, we can never do

anything wise in the world.’

As Christians, we believe that no matter what life throws at us we are

never alone. God is always there, ready to listen to our prayers and

promises to be with us at all times, whether the times are good, bad or

indifferent.

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TIME FOR A SMILE

A child’s view of Parents:

My parents know nothing about children. When I am wide awake they

make me go to bed, and when asleep, they insist on making me get up!

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

We trust the mighty love of God that wraps us round,

That loves us when we’re good or bad; love so profound.

We trust the future, God to you.

We pray that we may find our full potential here.

Through joy, pain or loss – we trust to you.

(Ann Gaunt –slightly adapted)

Ron Kirk

TIME FOR A LAUGH These are from a book, "Disorder in the Court", and are things people said

in court, word for word, taken down and published by court reporters, who

had the torment of staying calm while the exchanges were taking place.

ATTORNEY: What gear were you in at the moment of the impact?

WITNESS: Gucci sweats and Reeboks.

ATTORNEY: How old is your son, the one living with you?

WITNESS: Thirty-eight or thirty-five, I can't remember which.

ATTORNEY: How long has he lived with you?

WITNESS: Forty-five years.

ATTORNEY: Now doctor, isn't it true that when a person dies in his sleep,

he doesn't know about it until the next morning?

WITNESS: Did you actually pass the bar exam?

ATTORNEY: The youngest son, the 20-year-old, how old is he?

WITNESS: He's 20, very close to your IQ.

ATTORNEY: Were you present when your picture was taken?

WITNESS: Are you kidding me?

ATTORNEY: She had three children, right?

WITNESS: Yes.

ATTORNEY: How many were boys?

WITNESS: None.

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ATTORNEY: Were there any girls?

WITNESS: Your Honour, Can I get a new attorney?

ATTORNEY: How was your first marriage terminated?

WITNESS: By death.

ATTORNEY: And by whose death was it terminated?

WITNESS: Take a guess.

ATTORNEY: Can you describe the individual?

WITNESS: He was about medium height and had a beard.

ATTORNEY: Was this a male or a female?

WITNESS: Unless the Circus was in town, I'm going with male.

ATTORNEY: Is your appearance here this morning pursuant to a

deposition notice which I sent to your attorney?

WITNESS: No, this is how I dress when I go to work.

ATTORNEY: Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed

on dead people?

WITNESS: All of them. The live ones put up too much of a fight.

ATTORNEY: All of your responses must be oral, OK? What school did

you attend?

WITNESS: Oral.

ATTORNEY: Do you recall the time that you examined the body?

WITNESS: The autopsy started around 8:30 pm.

ATTORNEY: And Mr. Denton was dead at the time?

WITNESS; If not, he was by the time I finished.

ATTORNEY: Are you qualified to give a urine sample?

WITNESS: Are you qualified to ask that question?

ATTORNEY: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check

for a pulse?

WITNESS: No.

ATTORNEY: Did you check for breathing?

WITNESS: No.

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ATTORNEY: So, then, it is possible that the patient was alive when you

began the autopsy?

WITNESS: No

ATTORNEY: How can you be so sure, Doctor?

WITNESS: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.

ATTORNEY: I see, but could the patient have still been alive?

WITNESS: Yes, it is possible and that he could be practising law.

Submitted by Bryan Sykes.

GRAPEVINE CONTACTS

(all numbers have 01642 in front of them)

Magazine Layout and Editor

David Campy, 5A Holme Lane, Seamer

E-Mail: david.campy123@btinternet.com 710320

Illustrations

Margaret Smith, 4 Bracken Hill Walk, Seamer 710611

Distribution

Derek Winterbotham, Kingsbridge, Hilton Rd. Seamer 711617

St Martin’s

Rev Paul Hutchinson, The Rectory, Stokesley 710405

Rev Sarah Strand (revsarahstrand@outlook.com) 810690

Methodist Church Ron Kirk, 2 Rosehill, Great Ayton 722053

Seamer Village Hall Bookings: Christine Campy (david.campy123@btinternet.com)

710320

General : Margaret Smith 710611

Village News

Margaret Smith 710611

Seamer Parish Council

E-Mail: scapa20@hotmail.com

Seamer Correspondent for Darlington and Stockton Times

Christine Cooper 710294

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