Clapham & DistriCt Newsletter

Number 92, December, 2014

who cares if the proposed village shop is successful? some people might say that it is of no importance because they can buy whatever they like at any supermarket and it will be cheaper. moreover, supermarkets have amazing special offers and are even prepared to deliver your order so why walk to the local shop and pay more? i am not on the village shop planning committee and have not been asked by them to write about the matter but i am desperately keen for the new venture to succeed and i am writing this article in the hope that it will convince a few doubters and persuade them to support the new venture. when Barbara and i moved to Clapham in February 1970 the shop was run by Norman and wyn Graveson in the traditional way before the days of self service. You could rely on a friendly welcome, a clean and tidy shop and a free delivery service each week. we still have our order book which makes fascinating reading. Barbara’s spending for June 13th 1973 amounted to £5.21p but this seems fairly good value for money because the delivery included 34 items including half a pound of Cheddar cheese at 19p, a giant packet of Daz for 20p, half a pound of butter at 10p, 1lb of Demerara sugar at 9p and two jellies at 5p each. Clearly such extravagance could not be allowed to continue so our order on July 17th came to £2.77 but still involved such costly frivolities as cream crackers at 5p, a jar of lemon curd at 17p and a jar of horseradish sauce at 11p. Given such lavish expenditure there is no wonder that Barbara had to resume her teaching career that summer. Nobody can expect our village shop to offer the same range at the same price as giant supermarkets. i am easily tempted by special offers so if pickled nasturtiums are three for the price of two or concrete donkeys are at half price then you will find them in my trolley even if Barbara points out that i may not

like the taste or have any use for them. what we can expect and we should expect, instead of the special offers, is that we are greeted with a smile, that the shop is bright and welcoming, that the food is of good quality, attractively presented and reasonably priced and that a visit to our shop is a pleasure not a chore. a good village shop is not just a shop. it is a focal point for the village, a meeting place where we see other people whom we may not otherwise talk to or not spoken in the last six months simply because there has been no shop where you could bump into them? i know with certainty that one or two events have been less well attended than usual recently because we do not go to the shop and see notices or have the opportunity to buy tickets there. i used to go in every day because i suffer from a severe addiction to newsprint and on the way home i would usually look at the notice board on the side of the Millennium Offices. Now I have to make a special effort to read what is there and i usually forget to stop as i drive past. if there are cynics who still say that they could not care less about the shop’s success and that they will continue to buy all they need at asda or aldi let me add some final thoughts. For the most elderly residents the shop is not just desirable but essential. the day will come for all of us, sooner or later, when we can no longer drive and that grim prospect will be made much worse if we cannot obtain what we want here in Clapham. as far as self-interest is concerned those who have no intention of using it may like to know that there is much evidence to suggest that the existence or absence of a shop has a considerable effect on the value of house prices in a village. if we don’t have a shop it could cost you thousands and thousands as it has cost me. a few weeks ago i drove to austwick to satisfy my daily craving for a paper. On the way back i stopped

DO WE NEED A VILLAGE SHOP?

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– HELPING HANDS –If you don’t need weekly help but require help with one-off jobs, I could be the person you are looking for.From taking down curtains, preparing for a guest, waiting for an important delivery, preparing for the arrival of workmen and helping get back to normal when they have gone, help while you recuperate from an illness, sorting out that over-flowing cupboard. Help moving in or moving out.

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in the middle of the road, waiting for a gap in the oncoming traffic so that I could turn right into Clapham. the driver of the van behind me did not see my car so she crashed into me at 50mph with the inevitable consequences. we had just decided the week before that we would keep our car because it was so reliable and had been faithfully serviced from new. to us it was worth £10,000 but to the insurance company it was seven years old, had done a high mileage and their book showed that it was worth little more than the price of the jellies mentioned in the third paragraph above. if Clapham shop had not closed i would not have been in the car. perhaps you can see why i feel so strongly about the matter. Now i must get the car out to go and buy the one missing ingredient i need for tonight’s recipe. i shall watch the rear view mirror with trepidation.

Stuart Marshall

The VillageShop – continued

Derian House Fundraisinga Coffee morning and afternoon tea was held at park View Cottage on saturday, 15th November. £350 was raised for Derian house Childrens hospice. this brings the total for the year to £2000. this wonderful total was raised through the members of the Knit & Knatter group and the sales of jams and cakes etc, along with generous raffle prizes. thank you to everyone. Rosie

Further news of the shop on page nine

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CHURCH NEWSThe Vicar writes . . .Sing Silent Night – marking the centenary of the

1914 Christmas TruceAt Christmas in 1914 the guns fell silent and troops began to sing. The much loved carol Silent Night rang out and troops ventured into No Man’s Land to exchange gifts – some even played football. This Christmas, in football stadia, schools, churches and wherever people sing carols, Silent Night will be sung again as football fans, churchgoers and whole communities are invited to reflect on the losses of war and the lasting peace and reconciliation Jesus offers. The Silent Night Carols initiative, which has the backing of Prince William, President of the Football Association, and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is being co-ordinated by HOPE and Sports Chaplaincy as part of HOPE’S Greater Love Campaign. A new verse and chorus has been commissioned for the carol and a free programme, with the words of ten favourite carols, is being published in partnership with Tearfund for the Silent Night Carols event. In the programme’s introduction Prince William invites carol singers to take inspiration from the 1914 truce and to build bridges of friendship. The Archbishop of Canterbury also takes up the theme of reconciliation, saying: “We are invited to leave our defended positions and meet those we might consider to be our enemies, exchange greetings, make peace and sing carols. We do this not because of the actions of those soldiers 100 years ago. But because of the actions of God over 2,000 years ago as he came to us, at great cost, to bring reconciliation and peace, joy and hope, lift and light. And he came to us not just to bring change for one day, but for the whole of our lives.” Christian denominations, military chaplaincies and a wide range of Christian organisations have collaborated to produce resources for Silent Night Carols. A TV documentary about the carol is to feature the new version and some cathedral choirs are planning to include it in their Christmas carols programme. Music scores for the new version of the carol can be downloaded from www.weareworship.com/singsilentnight Roy Crowne, HOPE’s Director says: “We are thrilled that Silent Night Carols Events are to take place in premier league stadiums and cathedrals as well as non-league clubs and village churches. The new chorus for the carol says ‘Peace and hope have come, through Jesus Christ the son’. We are praying that churches all over the country will take

this unique opportunity, building on the rhythm of mission through this year, to introduce people to Jesus so they can find lasting hope. Every church does something special at Christmas, this year let’s make sure everyone who joins us for our Christmas events has an opportunity to take the next step to becoming a follower of Jesus.” So come along to a Carol Service or our Christmas Communions and celebrate the birth of the King of Kings.

Blessings to you all – Ian

CHURCH SERVICES IN DECEMBERSunday 7th – 9.30 am Holy Communion at Austwick

and Eldroth. 11.00 am Holy Communion at Keasden 2.00 pm WI Carol Service at AustwickSaturday 13th – 12.30 pm Wedding at AustwickSunday 14th – 10.30 am Christingle at Austwick 7.00 pm Carol Service at Newby Methodist

ChapelSunday 21st – 9.30 am Holy Communion at

Austwick. 2.00 pm Carol Service at Austwick 6.45 pm Carol Service at Keasden 7.00 pm Carols at EldrothChristmas Eve – 4.00 pm Crib Service at Austwick.

11.30 pm Midnight Mass at AustwickChristmas Day – 9.30 am Family Communion for

Christmas at Eldroth 10.30 am Family Communion at KeasdenSunday 28th – 10.30 am United Family Communion

at AustwickHoly Communion is held in Austwick Church

every Wednesday at 10.30 am.

DIARY DATES FOR DECEMBERThursday 4th – Christingle Service in Clapham

School at 2.30 pmFriday 5th – Carols and Mulled Wine at 6.30 pm at

Harden Coach House, AustwickThursday 11th – Austwick Christmas School

Production at 1.30 pm in Austwick ChurchSaturday 13th – Special Christmas Coffee Morning

at Keasden Church from 10.30 am to 12.00 noon

Tuesday 16th – Clapham School Christmas Production at 1.30 and 6.00 pm – Carol Singing in Newby from 6.30 pm

Wednesday 17th – Carol Singing in Clapham from 6.30 pm

Thursday 18th – House Communion at Eileen Plumbridge’s home in Clapham at 10.00 am –

Carol Singing in Keasden from 6.30 pmMonday 22nd – Community Carols & Mulled Wine

at The Traddock from 6.30 pmContinued on page five

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Mark WatsonHome & Garden Maintenance

07759 680938 • 07759 680943 Low Bentham 015242 62038

Digging, fencing, hedge trimming, mowing, paving, planting, power washing, spraying,

strimming, turfing, gutters cleared.Loft insulating, pointing, rendering, painting.

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JAMES MARSHALLJoiner & Carpenter

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KEASDEN • CLAPHAMTelephone 015242 51687 or Mobile 07813 117814

HARRISON & CROSS LTD.NICEIC APPROvED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

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Above & BelowA local company providing outdooractivities in the area – rock climbing, caving, hill walking, gorge scrambling, abseiling and mountain bike guiding. Groups, families, individuals and training courses catered for – complete novices to advanced skills.

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telephone: 01729 823002

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Westby DairyRobert and Janet townson

We deliver milk, Cream and eggs from our family dairy farm.

Our families have been producing milk for local delivery for generations, and now, along with the help of our son and daughters are very proud to provide a great British tradition that is

the doorstep milk delivery service!

We bottle milk from our own herd of cows for delivery to homes and businesses the very next morning.

Westby Hall Farm, GisburnTel. 01200 445283

Miss E. D. Tunstill

Correspondence has been received at the Ingleborough Estate Office with regard to a Miss E. D. Tunstill. Unfortunately, no record of Miss Tunstill can be found in papers at the Estate Office. If anyone has any information about Miss Tunstill or has contact details for members of her family, please contact Brian Rycroft at the Ingleborough Estate Office, (Tuesday or Friday mornings) or the managing agents for the Ingleborough Estate, Ingham & Yorke on 01200-423655.

Coffee Morning SuccessA grand total of £421.35 was raised at the coffee morning held in the Village Hall on 25th October, raising funds for Bentham Pet Rescue and Craven Cats Rescue. A good morning was had by all, and everyone enjoyed the home-baked cakes and savouries which had all been donated for the event. We would like to thank everyone who turned up to support us and grateful thanks go to all the people who helped in setting up the tables, running the stalls, helping in the kitchen and clearing up afterwards. Thank you also to all those who generously donated baking, and raffle and tombola prizes, which all went towards making this a very successful event. Sally Dewhurst

Church News – continued from page three

LOOKINg AHEADEpiphany Celebrations – Friday, 9th January, 2015 at 1.30 pm in Austwick Church when the Confederation of Schools join us for worship.

pARISH NOTICESOngoing repair work at St. James’s Church. We are hoping to re-commence the use of the Church on Sunday, 25th January but, in the meantime, please attend one of our sister churches and check the Clapham notice boards for any special items of news. Please mark your Offertory envelopes when you attend one of the other Churches by writing ‘Clapham’ on the envelope. The monthly Clapham newsletter can be collected from Liz Mason’s home.

Austwick Church Book Sales – if you’re short of a good read you may find what you’re looking for at the back of Church where there is a good selection of reading material from hardbacks through to magazines. Please leave a small donation with all proceeds going towards the upkeep of the Church.

Friends oF Clapham sChool

AnnualQuiz Night

on Friday, 30th January, 2015at

Clapham Village hall7pm for 7.30pm start prompt.

With Quiz master extraordinaire Stuart marshall.

Tickets £7.50 each (teams of up to 4) includes 2 course supper from home Barn Foods

PlaCeS are limiteD ! Don’t miss out!

Tickets available from school or call ruthie to book your place on 015242 51157 or 07814 838369

(please leave a message if no reply)

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Septic tanksEmptying & Maintenance

P J RichardsonRegistered Waste Carrier No. NYK/642908

CLAPHAM, LANCASTERTelephone 015242 51488

Mobile 07885 462 909

BOWLAND FELLS HEATING and SONDomestic Servicing and Maintenance of

OIL FIRED BOILERS and COOKERS(AGA/Raeburn etc.)

Telephone Guy Downing on 015242 41833 or Mobile 07780 708589

9 NEW ROAD, INGLETON LA6 3HL

G. Kay Builders ltd.– General BuildinG –

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South View • Cross Haw Lane Clapham • via Lancaster

LA2 8DZ

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Chimney Sweeping Services

Property Maintenance Ltd

Fully trained, clean, professional service.

Institute of Chimney Sweeps registered member(ICS) certificate with every sweep.

Chimney repairs, birds nest removal, bird guards, cowls, pots,

CCTV chimney inspections, etc.

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Parish Council Report

Tea Time Vintagea collection of curios, collectables and creations of Clapham will be opening soon. in what was previously the outdoor gear shop. at home Barn on Church avenue. we will be selling a wide variety of vintage and pre-loved items. as well as a selection of fresh plants and flowers, and showcasing hand made items made by talented local people. it will be run by local village mum tracey Bilton, who looks forward to welcoming you for a browse. please contact tracey if you are interested in having your products for sale in the shop. 079171 98625.

Clapham hyperfast Broadband project continues to gain momentum. there was an excellent turn-out and show of support to improve broadband speeds in the parish at a village meeting held in October. Over £40,000 has been pledged. £75,000 is needed to get the project up and running. To find out more and get involved go to www.claphamhyperfast.net the community shop group has been over-whelmed by the generosity of parishioners. their fundraising target has been exceeded so it is now possible to start recruiting a shop manager and carry out the necessary works to open the shop in the New Year. North Yorkshire police and Crime Com-missioner, Julia mulligan, has been invited to a parish council meeting to discuss concerns regarding closure of skipton custody suite, and police staffing levels in the area. If the commissioner accepts the invitation, her visit will be widely publicised should you wish to attend. it has been noted that the recycling bins situated in Clapham car park are becoming contaminated with litter and other general waste. the parish council is liaising with the National park authority and Craven District Council to try to resolve this problem. there has been some activity on the old mercedes Garage site, however the developers have yet to submit an application for full planning permission. the parish Council will continue to monitor the situation and will keep parishioners informed of any developments. there are numerous problems on the roads and verges of the parish at the moment. these have been reported to North Yorkshire County Council. if you have spotted any potholes or flooding issues then you can contact the Clerk or email the highways Department directly on area5.skipton@northyorks.gov.uk

the following planning applications were considered:• 18/2014/15127 Extension of an existing

agricultural building to house livestock, tewitt hall Farm, Newby

• 18/2014/15226 Material amendment to approved application 18/2014/14931, Pedmore, Cross haw lane, Clapham

the following approvals were noted:• C/18/65N Full planning permission for the

alteration and extension of the former office building, surfacing and the siting of three oil tanks, the oil tank enclosures and bin store enclosures, Old masons Yard, Clapham.

• 18/2014/15065 Erection of single storey side extension to form utility room and wC, Old manor house, the Green, Clapham

• 18/2014/14945 Change of use of building from agricultural barn to stables (retrospective) and change of use of granny annexe (formerly to the heigh) to independent dwelling.

the parish council is awaiting decisions for: • C/18/622: Full planning permission for partial

demolition of existing curtilage building and rebuild to create studio workshop and ancillary accommodation, 4 Gildersbank, Clapham

• C/18/622A/LB: Listed building consent for partial demolition of existing curtilage building and rebuild to create studio workshop and ancillary accommodation, 4 Gildersbank, Clapham

• C/18/65P: full planning permission for erection of two bedroomed bungalow, Old mason’s Yard, Clapham

the parish council meets on the 4th tuesday of each month (except December when it is 3rd tuesday) and meetings take place in the Village hall starting at 7.30pm. everyone is welcome to attend.Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer

Gillian muir can be contacted by email: claphamclerk@btinternet.com or by

phone 015242 51775.

the parish council met on 28th october and 25th November

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bRidGE CottaGEbed & breakfast

Station Road, Clapham LA2 8DPTelephone 015242 51506

www.bridgecottageclapham.co.uk

This charming cottage B&B is at the heart of the village of Clapham and overlooks the beck. it has been extensively refurbished to reveal oak beams, window seats and slate floors. enjoy a locally-sourced full Yorkshire breakfast in the cosy dining room, then relax in front of the open fire at night.

Choose from three bedrooms: two doubles with ensuite showers, plus one twin/superking suite which has an ensuite bathroom and separate shower.

We are dog-friendly and are delighted to provide day care to our four-legged guests.

since we began fundraising in late september we have had an incredible response, with more than 150 generous people, mostly residents, buying shares and making donations towards the start-up costs of the community shop. thanks very much if you’ve contributed. we’ve also been awarded grants from the Yorkshire Dales National park authority’s sustainable Development Fund, the Craven trust, Craven District Council, and the harold & alice Bridges Charity. the total raised is more than our initial target of £38,000 but it’s very welcome because it means we can cover any price rises and hidden costs that have crept in since we began and also have a ‘cushion’ in the bank to prevent any cash flow problems. any surplus will go towards funding future developments such as to the upstairs and outside area. although the initial share issue has finished, you can still buy one or more shares if you want to become a part-owner of the new business and have a say in how it is run. ingleborough estate is arranging refurbish-ments including new flooring and a new shop

front (with the original double doors, discovered in the attic), and we’ll be decorating and fitting out the shop over the next couple of months. we have already enlisted Gerald Kay to remove an internal wall in the back kitchen to make better use of that space (it’s where the bakery oven is going!). the shop will have a charming character and a warm, welcoming environment. to help create the look and feel of a traditional village shop at the heart of the community, we’d love to hear from you if you have any baskets, old kitchenalia, ovenware, utensils, tins, old advertising signs, glass jars, kilner jars, or anything with vintage charm and character which you no longer want but could see featuring within the shop. please give esther a call on 07956 029085 or email estherpugh@googlemail.com. We have also been liaising with Post Office Ltd – our plans and proposed shop lay-out have been assessed and we are applying for a Post Office local licence, but it’s a lengthy process. what hasn’t gone so well was our shop manager recruitment. For whatever reason there was a poor response and so we have reviewed the situation and will be re-advertising in early January for two part-time manager posts, both doing 20 hours a week. the deadline for applications is 27th January and interviews will be in Clapham on saturday, 31st January. to register for an application pack please contact Denise wilson (denise.wilson@hotmail.co.uk or 015242 51104). Volunteers will play a critical role in the community shop. after Christmas we will be in touch with all those who have said they could help in some way. we are always keen to accept offers of help though, so please contact sue mann if you think you’ve got time to help (sm.newby@btinternet.com or 015242 51792). so, still some way to go but things are generally going really well and it’s all rather exciting. please contact us if you have any queries, want a job application pack, or want to buy shares, make a donation or offer us any artefacts for the shop. thanks again for your support. don Gamble Chair, Clapham Community shop ltd. 015242 51775 claphamshop@btinternet.com www.claphamyorkshire.co.uk/ccs_docs.shtml

Clapham Community Shop

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Christmas GreetingsThe following readers send Christmas Greetings

to their friends in Clapham and District

The above greetings have raised over £200 and easily cover the cost of one issue of the Newsletter.

Also, many thanks to all our advertisers for their support over the past year.

Janet & Muppet Clapdale Way

Ruth, Simon, Zara & Ben Beck House

Alan, Paula, Lorna & Connor, Bishopswood

Richard, Justina & Edward Fall View

Barrie & Heather Thwaite Coppy

Sean Kierra & Duggie Church View

Christine & Martin Yew Tree Cottages

Liz & Eric Clareson

Margaret & Tommy The Green

Stuart & Sheila Flying Horseshoe Cottages

Pete & Brenda Greenacre, The Green

Isabel & Flo Bridge House Cottage

Barbara & Stuart Bramall

Linda & Colin The Green

Gus & Ann Eggshell Lane

Dave Gildersbank

Anne Park House

Vesta West Avon

Betty Cross Haw Lane

John & Ann Beckfield House

Rosie & Ray Park View

Sam, Sue, Tom & Barney Low Lea

Susan & Norman Limefold

Jill & Eddie Long Barn

James & Sue Gildersbank

Richard and Jayne Gildersbank

Rory, Kayla & Ozzy Flying Horseshoe Cottages

Chester, Kaye & Brock School Lane

Annie The Beeches

Ron & Denise The Station House

Sheila & Lara Sunnybank Gardens

Glenys & Mavis Gilgen

Don, Gillian & Hugh Sunnybank Cottages

Brenda & Ken Stonegarth

Ian & the Girls Jaques Farm

John & Lorraine Station Road

John & Diane Crooklands B&B

Barbara & Nigel, Grace, Bethan, Joe &

Edward, Riverside

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St. James’ Church Building Restoration

The restoration work at church is progressing satisfactorily although the completion date of 19th December has been extended to Sunday, 12th April due to the weather having an effect on the uncovered outside work and also due to slight variations in the original project specification. The tower parapet walls, and in particular the West wall, had moved from their upright position and were leaning outwards. A structural examination deemed them to be unsafe, resulting in them being supported by a temporary scaffold. The work on the tower, therefore, involved the dismantling and rebuilding of these walls, with additional support being provided from the inside of them. The tower roof, which was covered with glass reinforced plastic, had reached a poor state of repair and was allowing rainwater to get through. Due to this, the roof will be removed and replaced with a new structure which will be covered in stainless steel. The roof is being designed to improve the means of rainwater dispersal from it. Other outside work involves the inclusion of a damp proof course in the parapet walls on both the North and South sides of the church so as to prevent rainwater penetrating the stonework and leeching through to the inside walls and damaging the plaster. Work is also being carried out on the boiler house and the asbestos roof has been removed and replaced with a new metal roof which is treated against corrosion. Meanwhile, work is in progress inside the church, where scaffolding is erected along the North and South walls whilst the damaged plaster is removed and re-plastering is taking place before re-decorating. The organ pipes have been dismantled and the organ has been fully protected against building dust and debris. Whilst this work has been progressing, the stained glass window on the west wall of the tower has been removed, taken away for refurbishment and re leading, and then returned and refitted. The clock face and dials have also been cleaned and restored. The face of the clock is finished in black as previously and the dials and numerals are double coated with gold leaf. The clock will remain stopped until the building work is complete. Finally, the slated roof on the lean-to on the south side of the tower wall has started leaking and rainwater is dripping through onto the bell ringers’ floor. The roof is being stripped off and re felted and slated in order to cure the problem.

Better broadband for Clapham-cum-Newby moved a step forward in October with a well-attended and lively meeting at the Village Hall. The team working on Clapham Hyperfast presented their ideas to a packed hall and the audience asked plenty of searching questions. Clapham Hyperfast is so called because the project is bringing B4RN to every corner of the Parish: this is very, very fast broadband. A broadband speed of “one gigabit per second” doesn’t mean much when put like that; but it will mean that everyone in a home will get instant television on demand, websites, email downloads, video telephone calls, connections to the office, computer gaming across the world and so on – all at the same time, no matter how many people are online and with no limits on how much internet is consumed. Offers of investment in the project continue to come in. The more that is invested by the community the quicker the project will roll out the hyperfast broadband from B4RN to all who want it. There have also been lots of offers to help with the work involved and to provide equipment such as diggers and mole ploughs. An evening for volunteers is being held in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on December 9th with seasonal refreshments being served. Everyone who thinks they can help is welcome and, if you’re not sure, come along anyway as there is something for everyone to do. BT is busy installing a ‘fibre cabinet’ in the village that will provide an alternative broadband service for those who live reasonably close by. With BT bringing its new broadband for those in the centre of the village, and Clapham Hyperfast bringing B4RN for everyone who wants it, there is lots of room for confusion. For example, in Bentham people have been receiving mailshots offering superfast broadband even though they live too far away. Recognising that confusion may happen, Clapham Hyperfast will run a series of events and activities in the New Year to take some of the mystery out of what’s happening: what’s the difference between BT and B4RN, can I get superfast broadband if I have a DAX phone connection, can I get rid of my landline if I get superfast broadband, can I keep my phone number and BT email address, can I avoid penalties if I move my broadband? Look out for the “Broadband made easy for Clapham” activities in the New Year. Where the questions mentioned above (and many others) will be answered. In the meantime, if you want to know more about Clapham Hyperfast:• look at our website – www.claphamhyperfast.

net • search for Clapham Hyperfast on Facebook • email info@claphamhyperfast.netor call 51108 to talk to a member of the team.

Better Broadband

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17th Century former farmhouse with peaceful south facing views over Bowland. One double room and one

double/or twin room, both en-suite.Hearty breakfasts from locally sourced ingredients.

Ideal for walkers, cyclists and tourists

www.crooklandsclapham.co.uk

Ann StewartDry Stone WallingTel/Fax: 015242 51118e-mail: ann@eggshell2.demon.co.uk

2 Eggshell Lane, Claphamvia Lancaster, North Yorkshire LA2 8EP

Professional Member Dry Stone Walling Association

BuS SERVICES (581)Clapham to Settle (weekdays):

0757 0909 1109 1309 1509 1719Saturdays:

0755 0909 1109 1309 1509 1719Settle to Clapham (weekdays):

0950 1130 1330 1530 1740 1830Saturdays:

0950 1130 1330 1530 1740 1910

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Beckside Yarns& Needlecrafts

A Gallery full of fabulous yarns by Norro, Colinette, Debbie Bliss, Rowan, Brigantia, Lang, Louisa Harding, RYC, Gedifra and many more

Help and advice always on hand Call 015242 51122

Beckside Gallerywww.becksideyarns.com Church Avenue, Claphaminfo@becksideyarns.com North Yorkshire LA2 8EA

The C.D.A. was formed in 2003 and since then has changed and developed to meet the needs of the village. The main objective remains the promotion of Clapham and in particular supporting the activities and facilities within the Parish that do not fall within the remit of the Parish Council or Ingleborough Estate. The C.D.A. provides the information leaflet and map which is to be found in several boxes around the village and which are kept stocked for visitors. It has supplied the signs at the waterfall and at the entrance to the Nature Trail. The village website is also maintained by the C.D.A. The Association has an ongoing programme of conservation work in the village, which supplements the work of Ingleborough Estate and Parish Council. The Estate often pays for materials for the work: for instance it provides paint for the refurbishment of the railings alongside the waterfall, which is carried out by volunteers. Litter picking sessions around the village and on the approach roads are held at intervals. Craven District Council provides long-handled litter pickers, refuse bags and tabards for volunteers. A special collection removes the bags of litter afterwards. The CDA meets three times a year, usually at Arbutus House. Currently the focus is on updating the Clapham Information Leaflet and associated maps as there have been some changes within the village that need correcting. In addition, we are looking at modernising the Clapham website to meet current needs. A permanent map of the village is planned in collaboration with the National Park for the area opposite the Reading Room Cafe between Church Avenue and the car park. Any resident, trader or organisation within the

CLAPHAM DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATIONparish of Clapham cum Newby, who is interested in the objectives of the Association, may join on payment of a £10 one off joining fee. To be included on the website attracts a small annual fee – at present £10pa. The Constitution states that “the objects of the Association are, so far as shall be deemed by law to be charitable,1. To undertake activities that shall improve and extend

information, education and existing facilities for residents and visitors to Clapham cum Newby parish.

2. To offer assistance to other groups working in the village/parish to apply for funding or to underwrite activities.

3. To maintain the village website and brochure.4. From funds raised and/or donated, to offer small

grants to other groups working within the village, where funding from other grant giving bodies may not be available.

5. To seek and contact other similar organisations within the U.K., in order to share information and seek advice and support, thus ensuring best service to the residents and visitors to the area.

6. To organise and provide appropriate educational, cultural, social, arts and crafts programmes for residents and visitors to the area and apply an Equal Opportunities Policy to all.”

New volunteers and members, especially with new ideas and skills, are always welcome. It is important to keep the village as tidy and attractive as possible, both for those of us who live here and for the many visitors our beautiful area attracts. If you would like to be involved please ring Diane on 51813, James on 51405 or Brenda on 51816.

The School

Christmas Fair

will be held on saturday, 6th december,

10am to 12 noon. £1.50 entrance which

includes a cup of tea and a mince pie.

We will have a cake stall and craft stalls, raffle, tombola, children’s games room and

a visit from Father Christmas.

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Jenny M ParkerBsc (Hons), MCSP, HPC

Chartered PhysiotherapistSpecialising in the rehabilitation and

prevention of injury

Mobile physiotherapy service offering comprehensive assessment and treatment of joint and spinal problems, sports injuries, respiratory and neurological conditions, all in the comfort of your own home. Cover for sporting events also available.

Please call to discuss your requirements and to book appointments.

Telephone: 015242 51049Mobile: 07763 047160

John MurfinPlumbing & Heating  l Boilers  l heating systems & installations l Gas Safe registered l LPG l Bathrooms designed, supplied and installed l tiling

01729 825833 l 07870 164249

Newsholme & Son(established 1950)

Electrical EngineersSTATION ROAD, CLAPHAM

Write or phone 015242 51383Domestic • agricultural installations • Security Lighting and Burglar alarms • Fire alarm Systems • additional electrical circuits • Faults • Breakdowns • Panel and Night Store heaters supplied.No call-out charges, No VAT, Free estimates

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Installation of Water Mains

turnerford Cottage, Keasden, Clapham la2 8eXtel. 015242 51013 or 07801 747632

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this free Newsletter aims to keep everyone in Clapham, Keasden and Newby in touch with what is happening in our community. it does, however, cost a significant amount to produce, and advertis-ing is a very necessary aid to the finances. An advert costs as little as £3.50 per issue. For advertising your products and services, please contact rayhull on 015242 51610 or hull365@btinternet.com.articles, News and ideas please for the next issue

by 25th January, 2015 toChrissie Bell: Chrisharte@aol.com

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Wildlife in Clapham

The Fieldfare is about the same size as a Mistle Thrush. It has a grey head, grey rump with chocolate brown upper parts and dark speckling on its under parts like the Mistle Thrush. You will know when a flock of Fieldfares are flying over because the first thing you will hear is the distinctive “Chack, Chack, Chack” call. About 750,000 to one million Fieldfares winter in this country each year with most of them coming from Siberia, Scandinavia and northern Europe. Only about five pairs of Fieldfares a year breed in the UK. The name Fieldfare derived from the Anglo-Saxon word Feldefare which meant Field traveller and you can see why it got that name as large flocks will move from field to field gorging on berries at first and when

they run out the Fieldfares will start eating insects and worms in the fields. The first returning Fieldfares to be seen this autumn were four at Ingleborough Hall – 15th October, then after that large flocks of Fieldfares moved through the local area feeding on the abundance of yew and hawthorn berries we have had this year. Another species of thrush that associates with the Fieldfares is the Redwing which also migrates from across northern Europe and also Iceland. It started to move through the local area from the 14th October.Several Bramblings have been seen with the Chaffinch flock around the local area from the 14th. Whilst the winter migrants are arriving into the Clapham area several summer birds were still hanging around the local area into early autumn. The last Swallow Fieldfare – Turdus pilaris

As part of my Parish Council duties, I have recently become a trustee of the Charity Settle District Aid in Sickness. The charity stems from the 1960’s and was set up to support financially anyone in the Settle District who requires urgent financial help during illness or poor health. Residents in the Clapham-cum Newby Parish are eligible to benefit from the original deeds of the Charity, and funds are available to anyone, no matter what age, who requires some financial help. Grants are made in the strictest confidence and will usually be in the £100 to £250 region. Items typical of the support given are:

SETTLE DISTRICT AID IN SICKNESS FuND• Travel to Hospital appointments• Provision of fuel, e.g. coal, for convalescence• Items such as bedding and blankets can also be covered. If you or someone you know needs help then please get in touch with me. If you don’t feel you can get in touch with me directly, you can ask someone to do so on your behalf. There are no complicated forms to fill out and there is no strict criterion to be met. All information is held in the strictest of confidence. My contact details are: Diane ElphinstoneCrooklands, Old Road Clapham, LA2 8HYTel 015242 51813

of the year was seen over Nutta Farm – 5th October. One Blackcap was seen at Ingleborough Hall – 22nd October and one Chiffchaff was heard calling at Ingleborough Hall on November 11th. A pair of Stonechats is wintering again on Hardacre Moss and Newby Moor. With the weather being quite mild and on some days warm so far this autumn some butterflies are still on the wing. A very late Small White was seen flying around the grounds of Ingleborough Hall on the 16th and 17th October and one Red Admiral was flying around the grounds on the 17th. The latter might try to hibernate through the winter somewhere in the grounds. Tim Hutchinson, Smithy cottage

Sue, Simon and everyone atClapham Café Bunk and Bar

would like to thank you for your support over the past year,

and to wish you all a very

Merry Christmasand a Prosperous New Year

The bar will be open onBoxing day from 5 pm to midnight

–– all welcome ––

CLAPHAM BUNK.COM