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MARCH10 Social Evening and Quiz, New Earswick Bowls Club, 7.30 pm15 Short Walk: Knaresborough25 Annual General Meeting followed by a talk by Dick Reid, “ Another Man’s World”, and lunch, Hilton Hotel, Tower Street, York, 11 am 29 Tours Advisory Meeting, Walmgate Ale House & Bistro, 10am29 Drop-in lunch, Walmgate Ale House & Bistro from 12 noon

APRIL2-10 Holiday: Portugal 7 Short Walk: Duncombe Park8 Talk: York City Archives: Building a gateway to history. Friends’ Meeting House, Friargate, 2.30 pm22 Full-day walk: Huddersfield Narrow Canal25 Visit to Saltaire and East Riddlesden Hall26 Drop-in lunch at Walmgate Ale House & Bistro from 12 noon27 Palm Court Tea, St Andrew’s Church Hall, Bishopthorp, 2.30 pm

MAY3 Short walk: Dunnington (Hagg Wood Area)13 Full-day walk: Burnsall, Grassington and Grass Wood, 8.5 miles.17 Visit: Southwell Minster and the Workhouse31 Drop-in lunch, Walmgate Ale House & Bistro, from 12 noon

JUNE7-13 Holiday: Croatia 8 Short walk: details in the June newsletter17 Full-day walk: Saltburn28 Visit: The Silk Museum & Paradise Mill in Macclesfield and Gawsworth Hall 28 Drop-in lunch, Walmgate Ale House & Bistro from 12 noon 30 Summer Fair at St Crux, The Shambles, York from 10 o’clock

Please send contributions and photographs for the June Newsletter to Catherine Brophy newsletter@yant.org.uk by Wednesday 10th May.

March 2017 Number 180

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loyalty was evident in the bouquets of fresh white roses placed at the foot of his statue in the grounds.

Anona Dawick

Review: Christmas Concert in Birmingham 11-12 December 2016 On Sunday morning our group of 24, and driver Darren, set off for Birmingham, arriving there at lunchtime. Some of the party had opted to see a performance of “The Nutcracker”, an experience that they thoroughly enjoyed. Others visited the city Museum and Art Gallery to see the collection of Pre-Raphaelite art. Among the best-known paintings are “The Blind Girl” by Millais and “The last of England” by Ford Maddox Brown. There are also works by Rossetti and Burne-Jones and other outstanding exhibits, including the Staffordshire Hoard and displays about the social and industrial history of Birmingham. In the evening we attended “That’ll be the Day – The Christmas Show” at Birmingham Town Hall. Sadly this was a disappointment to the majority of us. The singers and musicians were obviously talented but their performances of Christmas songs from the 50”s, 60’s and 70’s, were ruined by the sound system; in particular the manic performance of the drummer. The “hilarious comedy” interludes were anything but, both badly written and poorly performed. On Monday morning the group explored a variety of options. Some people visited the Cathedral to admire the four wonderful stained glass windows designed by Edward Burne-Jones. Others visited the Frankfurt Christmas market, walked along part of the canal, or returned to the Museum and Art Gallery. The final visit of the day was to The National Memorial Arboretum. This 150-acre site is situated on the edge of the National Forest and features over 300 thought-provoking memorials, nestled among maturing woodland. Military and civilian associations are represented alongside tributes to individuals. After an excellent Christmas lunch we toured the site on the Land Train, which included a commentary on the memorials we were seeing. This was a thought-provoking and moving experience for many of us.

Roger Bridgewater

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Contents

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Annual General Meeting 3 Tours Advisory Meeting 3 Chairman’s Letter 4 Membership 5 Talks and reviews 5 Day trips 8 Social and Fundraising Events 12 Country walks 13 Holidays 18 Review: Mystery Day Trip 18 Holiday review: Visit to Birmingham 19 Dates for your Diary Back cover

With this Newsletter you should find booking forms for the following:

AGM lunch • 2017 day trips (2 sheets) • 2017 full-day walks

Palm Court Tea 27th April and Minutes of October 2016 EGM

Please contact the Secretary if any of these are missing.

Chairman: Roger King chair@yant.org.uk 01904 761274

Secretary: Jean Haywood secretary@yant.org.uk 01904 702402

Treasurer: Roger Mortimer treasurer@yant.org.uk 01757 268118

Membership: Elinor Bailey membership@yant.org.uk 01347 821262

Day Trips: Colin Sherwood trips@yant.org.uk 01904 640915

Walks: Alison Rutter walks@yant.org.uk 01904 703430

Holidays: Peter Drew holidays@yant.org.uk 01904 702285

Events: Christine Truman social@yant.org.uk 01937 541163

Website: Vacancy web@yant.org.uk 01757 268118

Talks: Roger Armistead talks@yant.org.uk 01904 622989

Newsletter: Catherine Brophy newsletter@yant.org.uk 01904 331273 Cover: Renishaw Gardens, Derbyshire (photo: Catherine Brophy)

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Holidays

Croatia: Split and Dubrovnik

Do join us for this holiday on the Dalmatian Coast from June 7th to 13th The Dalmatian coast of Croatia is a magical place to be in early summer, as the sun sparkles on the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic and caresses the timeworn walls of ancient towns and villages. UNESCO World Heritage sites abound, from the historic and picturesque Old Town of Dubrovnik to the living museum of Trogir, the immense Palace of Diocletian in Split and the Plain of Stari Grad on the island of Hvar, which has been cultivated continually since the 4th century BC. Further highlights include a scenic excursion into neighbouring Montenegro and a couple of relaxed lunches featuring the rich local cuisine.

There is plenty of availability on this and all our 2017 holidays, including single rooms. For further information and to make a booking, please contact Brightwater Holidays on 01334 657155 Peter Drew (Tours Organiser)

Mystery Tour 15th September 2016 It was a suitably "mysty" morning for our trip into the unknown. driving towards Beningbrough, through Tollerton and on towards Helperby and Brafferton. Helperby in the 18th century was the centre for a number of droving routes and as a result has a large market square and at that time boasted 14 pubs! Then to Baldersby St.James on Deere Street, in medieval times a main route north. After coffee at the Bistro in the Black Sheep Brewery in Masham, we continued on our way via the Tank Road to Catterick. Warning signs were posted along the way to give way to passing tanks and marching soldiers, none of which we encountered. Catterick Garrison was originally, after its Roman origins, a large country estate, later developed, at Baden Powell's suggestion, into a large training establishment after WW1. Moving towards Richmond, following the banks of the River Swale, and enjoyed wonderful panoramic views of Richmond Castle towering above us. We were reminded of the true origins of the lass of Richmond Hill - she was no southerner, but a lass from the north: Frances Anson, who married songwriter Leonard McNally in 1787. After lunch in Middleham there was time to pay a quick visit to the Castle where Richard III lived for a number of years; northern

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Annual General Meeting, Saturday 25th March

Hilton Hotel, Tower Street, York

The AGM will begin at 11am, with tea and coffee available from 10.30am. Guests are welcome, but may not vote at the AGM. The talk will follow, with lunch at about 1.15 pm.

We are delighted to welcome as our speaker the renowned local architectural sculptor and wood carver Dick Reid, OBE, who will give us his talk entitled "Another Man's World". Now retired, Dick has achieved many honours, including an honorary doctorate from the University of York in 2002 and the OBE. in 2013, and has held several prestigious positions during his long career, e.g. as a former Trustee of the Prince of Wales's Institute of Architecture. Examples of his work can be seen in Fairfax House, Windsor Castle, Althorp and Spencer House, London. A two-course lunch will follow the talk, with a cash bar while the room is being set up for lunch. Please make your choice of main course and dessert from the menu on the enclosed booking form and return it by Friday, 10th March. The cost of £18.50 per person includes tea or coffee, after the meal, and a staff gratuity. Please note the very short deadline, as the Hotel requires two weeks notice

of our menu choices.

YANT Tours Advisory Meeting on Wednesday 29th March 10am to 12pm

17th Tours Advisory Meeting

Walmgate Alehouse & Bistro, 25 Walmgate, York YO1 9TX

Our informal Tours Advisory Group meets once a year and YANT Members are invited to come and discuss how they think the tours should be run, where and when we should go, which properties we

should visit and so on. Space is limited to 40 members, so please let me know if you’re coming.

Peter Drew, Tours Organiser, Telephone: 01904 702 285

e-mail: holidays@yant.org.uk

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Plenty of places available in Helmsley for refreshments after the walk. You may also wish to visit the Birds of Prey Centre or Helmsley Walled Garden. Leader Ruth Davies: mobile no. 07732914276. Wednesday, 3 May Dunnington (Hagg Wood area).. 4-5 miles. An easy to moderate walk on field and woodland paths. The bluebells should be in flower in Hagg Wood. Meet at the Cross Keys, Dunnington, for a 10am start. Food available at the pub afterwards. Leader Irene Watson (tel. 01904 489466 if further details needed). Thursday, 8 June Colin Sherwood and Celia Rutt will lead a walk. Details will be in the June Newsletter. Please park with consideration where roadside/village parking is involved. NB. Walkers participate at their own risk and must be capable of completing the distance in open countryside, over uneven ground with some hill ascents, in a variety of weather conditions. Suitable clothing and footwear must be worn and light refreshments carried. If you would like a lift for any walk or can offer one to others, please contact Colin Sherwood (details on page 2) An administration charge of 50p. will be collected on each walk. Help Requested! Thanks are due to those who organise and lead our walks, which are so enjoyable. Recently some people have led two or more walks in the year. This has enabled us to ensure a walk every month (2 in the summer period). Is anyone else willing to lead walks, particularly a half-day walk in October or November this year? Assistance with recces would be available. If you can offer any help please contact either me (01904 633705), or Alison (01904 703430). Eileen Wishart

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Chairman's Letter

On page 3 you will see a notice about the AGM and, as usual, I hope that there will be some interest in joining the Association committee over and above the current members who are all standing for re-election. Alternatively, the chairpersons of the Projects Committee and the Programme Committee, would be grateful for offers of assistance in helping them fulfil their respective roles. The principal remit of the Projects Committee, chaired by Christine Truman, is fund-raising. This includes organising the annual summer fair at St. Crux, the annual coffee morning, the annual garden party at Goddards and one-off events, such as the recent Christmas concert by the Wetherby Singers and the forthcoming Tea Dance afternoon (see page 12 and enclosed booking form). With contributions from all four committees we donated £7,500 in 2015 to support projects at Goddards, Nunnington Hall and Rievaulx Terrace. The 2016 donation was £6,500 on projects yet to be decided. The Programme Committee, chaired by Colin Sherwood, organises the "winter" season of Saturday afternoon talks (from November to April) and the monthly day trips from April to September (see page 8 and enclosed booking forms for the first two), the Christmas trip to a decorated stately home with Christmas dinner there or nearby. We were very grateful to Brian Joscelyne for the considerable time and effort he put into setting up our website and are grateful also to Jo Norman who has recently been managing and updating the site. Now we need a new web editor, perhaps "younger blood", to me that is anyone under 70! Perhaps someone who has recently retired, or is about to retire, having had some career experience with website management? Jo assures me that for someone with that expertise it is not an onerous task. I look forward to seeing you somewhere, some time, during the summer on a trip or at an event.

Roger King

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NB. Walkers participate at their own risk and must be capable of completing the distance in open countryside over uneven ground, with some ascents and descents in a variety of weather conditions. Suitable clothing and footwear must be worn and a packed lunch and drinks carried.

Circular half day walks using own transport. Wednesday, 15 March: Knaresborough, approximately 4 miles. Meet at the Waterside car park in Knaresborough at 10am. Starting from the parking area the walk takes us from the riverside Plumpton Hall and Plumpton Rocks, returning by a different route. Good views and things of interest to be seen. Could be muddy in places. Standard easy to moderate: 1 stile and 2 crossings of the A658. Public toilets near the car park and plenty of places for refreshments in Knaresborough, including premises by the riverside for anyone who wishes to avoid the steep climb to the town centre. To reach the starting point:- i) By car from York - take the A59 to Knaresborough, continue to York Place then turn left down Briggate (the B6163). Continue to the bottom of Briggate then turn right just before the bridge, opposite the Half Moon pub. (the turn is quite tight!) ii) By train: Take the 09 11 from York and walk down Waterside Road to the parking area. Leaders. Colin Sherwood (01904 640915) and Celia Rutt (01904 627384). Friday, 7 April. Duncombe Park, 5 miles. Meet at the Birds of Prey Centre, Duncombe Park, Helmsley, YO62 5EB (free car park), for a 10 am start. The walk will take us about 2 ½ hours on good tracks and paths with no stiles or difficult terrain. The route is within the parkland of Duncombe Park, which is part of a National Nature Reserve, has some remarkable ancient trees and is of considerable archaeological interest. There are excellent views of the surrounding countryside, including the Doric Temple and Helmsley Castle. To reach the Birds of Prey Centre go up the drive towards Duncombe Park House, crossing two cattle grids: you will then see the sign to the Centre on your right.

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Membership At present we have 770 members, and are pleased to have recently welcomed the following to membership. I hope very much that we will meet you all at one or more of our organised events. Christopher & Jean Bailey Muriel Breen Saoirse Fitzallen Heather Foxton Glynis Garner Peter & Helen Hammond Anne Harvey Jane Johnson Valerie Laud Rod & Margaret Leonard Gillian Mason Sarah Morgan Jackie Mundy-Gill Adrienne Nakamura David & Madeline Sutcliffe Joy Pearson & Family Roger & Pamela Plows Lyn Schofield Gail Thornley Helen Weeks Could I please request that any change of address, email address, or other data, be sent to me, either at my email address which is on page 2 of the Newsletter, or by mail to 24 Stillington Oaks, Easingwold, York, YO61 3GP.

Thank you. Elinor Bailey, Membership Secretary

Talks Next talk at the Friends Meeting House. Saturday 8 April York City Archives: Building a gateway to history. Victoria Hall, York Archivist, will explain how a £1.8m grant was received from the Heritage Lottery Fund and City of York Council in 2012 to build a state-of-the-art store and research centre in York. At that time less than 10% of York residents knew where to find this nationally significant archive, which includes manuscripts dating back to the 12th century. The new Archive opened to the public in January 2015, and Victoria will share treasures of the collection and talk about the role the Archives play in telling the story of York’s rich and complex history. The talk will begin at 2:30 pm as usual, with £4 entrance to cover expenses.

Roger Armistead

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Instead of doing the full walk it would be possible to spend time in Grassington and meet the coach in the National Park car park for transport to Kettlewell. However, anyone choosing to do this does so at their own risk. Standard: easy to moderate. Leaders Alison and Nigel Rutter. (01904 703430 or 07523 944065.) Stephenson’s coach leaves the Memorial Gardens, Leeman Road, at 8 30am and Rawcliffe Bar Park and Ride at 8 45am. Cost per head £21.00, which includes travel, tea and all gratuities. Please return the relevant booking slip, with payment, by 6 May. Saturday, 17 June. CWP 2017/3. Coastal walk to Saltburn, 8 miles. This coastal walk starts near Boulby Cliffs, @ 666 feet the highest cliffs in England, and passes the Industrial Heritage sites of Loftus Alum Quarries (NT) and Skinningrove ‘Valley of Steel’ before arriving at the Victorian seaside resort of Saltburn. The path follows the cliff top, with excellent views along the coast and, although fairly flat for the most part, has some steepish flights of steps in places and is considered moderate in difficulty. Saltburn WI will provide the tea. Standard moderate. Leaders Irene Watson (01904 489466) and Alison and Nigel Rutter (01904 703430 or 07523 944065). Stephenson’s coach leaves the Memorial Gardens, Leeman Road, at 8 30am and Rawcliffe Bar Park and Ride at 8.45 am. Cost £21 per person which includes travel, tea and all gratuities. Please return the relevant booking slip, with payment, by 10 June.

Image of Saltburn Pier Courtesy of by Paul M. http://freedigitalphotos.net/

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Talk Reviews

Nunnington Hall: a talk by Mererid Hunt – November 19th 2016 Colin Wells, a volunteer at Nunnington Hall since 2009, was scheduled to give this talk but was prevented due to illness. Instead, his colleague, Mererid Hunt stepped in and presented the talk, supported by recently discovered family photographs. There has been a residence on this site since the 13th century but the house we see today is largely due to Richard Graham, the 1st Viscount Preston, who began alterations in 1665. The house went through a period of changing fortunes till it came into the ownership of the Rutson family of Newby Wiske.

In the 1920s, Margaret Fife (née Rutson) and her husband Ronald carried out

major renovations to create a residence more suited as a family home. In 1952, their daughter Mrs Susan Clive gave the hall and its gardens to the National Trust though she and her family remained tenants till 1978. Photos included a view never seen by the public of a Jacobean doorway on the other side of the former nursery, a tower and a “lean-to” building that have been removed, a World War II shot of Colonel Fife in his Home Guard uniform, women of the Land Army who were based at Nunnington during World War II and the specially constructed “Dachshund” staircase, built for the family’s pet dachshunds. By the end of the session YANT members were privileged to have learned much about Nunnington Hall that the general public wouldn’t have known.

Diana Humphrey and Fred Ward. Mr Punch “The Lavishly Illustrated History of Mr Punch” – January 21st 2017 Emeritus Professor Diana and Fred came up from Stroud to give their polished history of Mr Punch, starting with Diana’s move to crofting near John O’ Groats and setting up an arts centre, with puppet making. Now retired (hence the Emeritus) Diana brought her 40 year old Mr Punch – red nose and chin, humped back, smart red coat and braid: all hand made.

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a buffet supper at about 8 15pm and there will be an optional raffle. The event usually ends before 10pm. To reserve a place please contact Eileen Wishart on 01904 633705 before Wednesday, 8 March. Admission is £12, including supper. Everyone – walkers and non-walkers - welcome.

Full-day walks with coach transport and afternoon tea

Saturday, 22 April, CWP 2017/1 Huddersfield Narrow Canal, 7 miles. We start our season of full-day walks with an easy walk along the canal towpath from Huddersfield to Standedge Tunnel, with time to look around the Visitor Centre there. Tea will be at the Visitor Centre. If time permits there will be an opportunity to take a short boat trip into the tunnel (fare payable locally). Subject to weather, good walking shoes will be acceptable. Standard easy. Leader Dorothy Pope. Tel. 01904 762794: mobile 0798 5553523 Stephenson’s coach leaves the Memorial Gardens, Leeman Road, at 8.45am and Rawcliffe Bar Park and Ride at 9am. Cost per head £21.00 which includes travel, tea and all gratuities. Please return the relevant booking slip, with payment, by 15 April. Saturday, 13 May. CWP 2017/2. Burnsall, Grassington and Grass Wood, 8.5 miles. Starting at Burnsall we follow the River Wharfe for 3.5 miles to Grassington, passing a dramatic limestone gorge and Linton Falls. The route continues through the market place and gradually gains height as it follows the Dales Way. After walking through a limestone pavement area we arrive at Grass Wood, a nature reserve managed by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and home to much interesting bird life, before dropping down to the River Wharfe. Passing Ghaistrill’s Strid we return to Grassington, and meet the coach, which will take us to Kettlewell for tea, provided by the local WI.

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History records that the original Egyptian hunchback moved first to Greece, then Italy – changing his name to Harlequin, Columbine and Punchinello, and developing his bad temper, hunchback, and harsh chicken voice as he came. Live drama was not allowed in England under Cromwell but puppets were, and the larger marionettes, and when in 1662 Charles 11 married Catherine of Braganza – Punchinello came to London from Naples. Samuel Pepys records seeing an Italian puppet show “very pretty, the best I ever saw”, and Mr Punch’s birthday is officially recognised by a plaque in Covent Garden as 9 May 1662 – where on the second Sunday in May it is celebrated with multiple performances by Professors, each their own unique show.

Although it is mainly a puppet show by one operator, there is usually also a ‘bottler’ collecting money (in a bottle so neither he or the customers can get at it), who also translates Mr P’s squawks for the audience; And that’s where the swozzle – a Yiddish word – comes in; And the slap stick; And Judy, Toby the dog, the crocodile and sausages, the policeman, judge, and of course THE BABY. Diana finished the entertaining show by recommending the best beach uncles to be seen today – at Eastbourne and Weymouth and on the beaches of North Wales resorts, where the Cadman family have been performing for 150 years.

Roger Armistead (Talks Co-ordinator)

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Friday June 30th from 10am Summer Fair at St Crux Please remember us when you are doing your spring-cleaning. All saleable items will be gratefully accepted including books, bric-a-brac and jewellery. We are also grateful for offers of help with serving refreshments during the day; please let me know if you can help. Tuesday August 1st at 2.30pm “Yorkshire Day Summer Fair” at Goddards Join us to enjoy the house and gardens on Yorkshire Day, with afternoon tea Thursday October 12th Presentation by “The History Wardrobe” the theme is an “Agatha Christie Mystery”. The evening will be held at The Community Hall, St Edward the Confessor Church, Dringhouses, with wine and soft drinks served during the interval. We do hope to see many of you at these events.

Christine Truman, Chairman Projects Group

HF Holiday at Church Stretton September 2017. 4 nights from Monday, 25 September. Several members have booked a holiday at the Holiday Fellowship (HF) centre at Church Stretton, having made their choices from TWO options: Details of the TWO options are as follows: i) Guided walking 7 nights from Friday, 22 September, ii) Guided walking 3 nights from Friday, 22 September, and a Discovery Tour (4 nights) exploring local places of interest by coach and on foot If you would like further information please contact either Eileen Wishart or Alison Rutter

Country Walks

Social Evening and Quiz Night, Friday, 10 March. There is still time to book a place at the annual social evening and quiz night, which will be held at the New Earswick and District Bowls Club on Huntington Road. The cash bar opens at 7 pm and the quiz starts at 7 30pm. We shall have

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Day Trips

Tuesday 25th April 2017 : Visit to Saltaire and East Riddlesden Hall Our first visit in 2017 will be to West Yorkshire. The morning stop will be in Saltaire, a model industrial village built by Sir Titus Salt in the C19th. Bradford mill owner, Sir Titus Salt, moved his mills to a “green field site” and built an entire village for his textile workers. Salts Mill opened in 1853 but the village took twenty years to complete. Salt provided everything: cottages, almshouses, school, shops, institute, wash houses, hospital and a church, but no pub. Now a World Heritage Site, Saltaire is still a thriving community with Salts Mill at its heart. Our second visit of the day will be to the National Trust property of East Riddlesden Hall. A wealthy Halifax clothier, James Murgatroyd, built the hall in 1642. This Grade 1 Listed Building has a number of interesting features including two Yorkshire Rose Windows, a priest hole, Royalist symbols and graffiti. The family was reputed to be the inspiration for the baronets in the comic opera “Ruddigore” by Gilbert and Sullivan. In the grounds are one of the north’s finest tithe barns, a herb garden and meadowland. On arrival in Saltaire, coffee/tea and biscuits will be served at one of the local licensed restaurants aptly named “Don’t Tell Titus”. The party will then be divided up into smaller groups for a walking tour of the village with a costumed guide. This tour will last about 90 minutes. Please note that the route is on the flat but there are some cobbled areas to negotiate. After the tour, a light lunch of soup, sandwiches, cake, orange juice and tea/coffee will be served at “Don’t Tell Titus”. Please note that lunch will be in the upper floor private dining room (no lift). There is just a short drive to East Riddlesden Hall, which is a peaceful green space in an otherwise urban setting. Upon arrival, it will be necessary to show our National Trust Cards so please do remember to bring them with you otherwise you will be charged the entrance fee. Your visit to the Hall and gardens will be on a self-guided basis although there will be room guides available to answer any questions as you walk around. Please note that the Hall has two storeys (no lift). Be aware when walking around the gardens that

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The coach will depart from the museum site in Macclesfield around 2.15pm and from Gawsworth Hall for the return journey home at 4.45pm. There will be a short comfort stop on the route back. Please note that traffic can be very heavy in the Manchester area and on the M62. The estimated arrival time in York is 7.00pm and in Easingwold at 7.30pm. The cost of the trip is £36 which includes the coach hire, entrances to The Silk Museum and Paradise Mill, light lunch, entrance to Gawsworth Hall and the driver’s gratuity. The day trip leader will carry mobile phone no. 07960 710975. Please call this number on the day if you are delayed or cannot attend. We have tight schedules and we try not to delay our departure.

Social and Fundraising Events

The Projects Group organise events for the enjoyment of members, with any profits made from these activities going to the “Wish List”. This is an annual list, produced by local National Trust properties, of small items or projects that would help to improve their visitor experience. In previous years this fund raising has paid for outdoor seating at Goddards and children’s trikes and play equipment at Beningbrough, amongst many other items or improvements. In 2016 we have been able to donate £2,700 to the next “Wish List”; details of this will follow in a future newsletter. The Projects Group committee has put together a 2017 programme for your enjoyment: Thursday 27th April at 2.30pm Palm Court Afternoon Tea (and a little Dancing!) At St Andrew’s Church Hall, Bishopthorpe, YO23 2QG. £12 per person. Please come along to what promises to be a great afternoon. “M & S Music” will be entertaining us while we enjoy a delicious afternoon tea, and for some perhaps, a little dancing. Everyone is most welcome and this is a good opportunity for new members to join us. Booking form enclosed with this newsletter.

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the ground could be slippery and uneven. The afternoon will conclude with light refreshments. Stephensons’ coach will pick up in Easingwold (opposite the Co-op in Long Street) at 8.30am and Memorial Gardens, Leeman Road, York at 9.00am. The journey time will be about 1½ hours. The coach will depart from Saltaire at 2.30pm for the 20 minutes’ drive to East Riddlesden Hall. Departure from East Riddlesden Hall will be at 5.00pm. The estimated arrival time back in York is at 6.30pm and Easingwold at 7.00pm. The cost of the trip is £36, which includes the coach hire, morning refreshments, guided tour of Saltaire, lunch, afternoon refreshments and driver’s gratuity. The day trip leader will carry mobile phone no. 07960 710975. Please call this number on the day if you are delayed or cannot attend. We have tight schedules and we try not to delay our departures. Wednesday 17th May 2017: Visit to Southwell Minster and the Workhouse Our May trip takes us down into Nottinghamshire to the pretty little town of Southwell. Southwell Minster became the cathedral of Nottinghamshire in 1884 but this church of the Blessed Virgin Mary has been a minster (or missionary church) covering most of the county since Saxon times. Sometimes called the “village cathedral”, it boasts Roman remains, a Saxon carving, solid Norman architecture and the world famous chapter house filled with unique carvings. After lunch, we will visit the Southwell Workhouse just over a mile from the town. This austere building, the most complete workhouse in existence, was built in 1824 as a place of last resort for the destitute. Its architecture was influenced by prison design and its harsh regime became a blueprint for workhouses throughout the country. This rural workhouse was designed to house around 160 inmates. They lived and worked in a strictly segregated environment with virtually no contact between the old, infirm and able-bodied men, women and children.

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craft of silk making. Housed in the former Art School, the Silk Museum tells the story of silk from cocoon to loom and the history of the early humble beginnings of this industry to the huge growth of the silk mills. The tour of the Silk Museum will be on a self-guided basis. On the guided tour of Paradise Mill you will experience the silk making machinery in action and see demonstrations of Jacquard hand-loom silk weaving. Your guide will tell you about the rise and decline of the industry and include details of the weavers’ daily lives in the 1930s. The guided tour will last about one hour. A lift is available to access the third-floor mill. If you will need to make use of the lift, please indicate this on the Booking Form. In the afternoon we will visit nearby Gawsworth Hall. The Hall is a magnificent example of a timber-framed house in the Cheshire black-and-white style. The present house was constructed between 1480 and 1600 replacing an earlier Norman building. Your self-guided tour of Gawsworth will be preceded by a 15-20 minute introduction by the present lady of the house, Elizabeth Richards. During your visit you will see some fine paintings, furniture and stained glass. The grounds are no less impressive with a rookery, tilting ground and an Elizabethan pleasure garden. Refreshments will be available on an individual basis. Please note that with all old historic houses there are unexpected steps and stairs, uneven floorboards and low beamed ceilings. Care needs to be taken in the gardens in case of slippery and uneven ground. Stephensons’ coach will pick up in Easingwold (opposite the Co-op in Long Street) at 8.00am, Memorial Gardens, Leeman Road, York, at 8.30am and Middlethorpe Drive, York, at 8.45am. The journey time is around two hours with a comfort and coffee stop at a motorway service station. On arrival at the museum site, the party will be divided into two groups: one group to take the self-guided tour of the Silk Museum and one to have the guided tour of Paradise Mill. The groups will then swap over. At the end of the visit there will be a light lunch served at the nearby Tea Kitchen. Lunch will consist of home-made soup, baguettes, choice of cake and tea/coffee.

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On arrival in Southwell, coffee/tea and biscuits will be served at a local pub, “The Hearty Goodfellow”. There is then a short stroll to Southwell Minster (5-10 minutes) for a guided tour of the church which will last about 85 minutes. After the visit, it is back to the “Hearty Goodfellow” for a fish and chip lunch with mushy peas, bread and butter and tea/coffee (vegetarian option available). Please indicate your preference on the Booking Form. In the afternoon, a short drive will take us to the Workhouse, which is just a mile from the town centre. The Workhouse is a National Trust property and so it will be necessary to show your card on arrival. Please remember to bring your card with you otherwise you will be charged the entrance fee. An audio tour will be available lasting 1½ hours (free to NT members). Any refreshments at the café will be on an individual basis. Please note that the building is on several floors with no lift. Stephensons’ coach will pick up in Easingwold (opposite the Co-op in Long Street) at 8.00am, at Memorial Gardens, Leeman Road, York, at 8.30am and at Middlethorpe Drive, York, at 8.45am. The journey time is around two hours with a short comfort stop at Blyth Services. The coach will depart at 2.15pm for the short drive to the Workhouse and from the Workhouse for the journey home at 4.30pm. If required, there will be a short comfort stop on the route back. The estimated arrival time in York is 6.30pm and in Easingwold at 7.00pm. The cost of the trip is £36, which includes the coach hire, morning refreshments, guided tour of Southwell Minster, lunch and driver’s gratuity. The day trip leader will carry mobile phone no. 07960 710975. Please call this number on the day if you are delayed or cannot attend. We have tight schedules and we try not to delay our departure. Wednesday 28th June 2017 : The Silk Museum and Paradise Mill in Macclesfield and Gawsworth Hall This month we travel to Cheshire with our first stop in Macclesfield, once the centre of the silk industry. Our visit to the Silk Museum and the Paradise Mill will give both an insight into the town’s industrial past and reveal the ancient

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Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2016

Finance. The Accounts and Balance Sheets on the preceding pages demonstrate that,

despite some reserves for activities, an increase in subscriptions was necessary,

particularly to cover increasing Newsletter distribution costs. If more members are able

to subscribe electronically this will help with these costs.

Membership: We welcomed 47 new members, however the total of 841 members was

a slight decrease from last year. A new member’s coffee morning was held.

Day trips and talks: Colin Sherwood and the Programme Committee successfully

organised six full day trips, two popular Christmas lunches at Castle Howard and York

College, and five talks during the winter.

Social events. The Projects Committee, chaired by Christine Truman, organised fund

raising events, which raised £2,700 for local NT properties, namely, the annual St. Crux

day, the garden party at Goddards, a “Film Archive” tea, the annual coffee morning, and

a winter choir concert.

Walks. Alison Rutter's group organised full-day walks, with their “unique selling point”

of including coach transport and afternoon tea, to the coast, the North York Moors,

Teesdale, Swaledale and Helmsley. There were monthly midweek short walks, and the

popular spring Social Evening and Quiz was held again.

Holidays. Peter Drew, the Tours Organiser, reports that 120 members (of which 20

were new members) took holidays to six destinations, including three abroad - Madeira,

Cork and Killarney and Albania- and three in the British Isles.

Monthly drop-in lunches continued on the last Wednesday of the month (except in

September and December) at the ‘Walmgate Alehouse & Bistro” which give new

members in particular an opportunity to meet other members.

Communications: At the end of the year Della Brotherston retired as newsletter editor

after producing 22 editions over five and a half years and thanks for her stewardship of

this essential means of communication are recorded here.

Finally, I must thank all the hard-working committee members, and other volunteers,

for the time and effort they give so willingly to provide you, the membership, with such

a diverse range of events. Thanks to everyone who support our events and a special

thanks to the staff at Goddards and Treasurer's House for their help in so many ways.

Roger King, Chairman

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YORK ASSOCIATION OF THE NATIONAL TRUST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

25 March 2017 at 11 am

Notice is hereby given that the 46th Annual General Meeting of the York Association of the National Trust will be held in the Hilton Hotel, Tower Street, at 11 am on Saturday 25 March 2017 to conduct the following business:

1. To receive and adopt the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2016

2. To elect officers for the year 2017–18

3. To elect members of the Association Committee for the year 2017-18

A detailed agenda will be issued at the meeting. Members wishing to raise items under Any Other Business are requested to notify the Hon. Secretary by 8 March 2017. Non-members will be welcome to attend, but will not be entitled to vote.

Nomination forms for candidates for election as Officers or Members of the Association Committee may be obtained from the Hon. Secretary, Mrs J. Haywood (01904 702402 or secretary@yant.org.uk.) and to be valid must be returned to her at the address below not later than 11 March 2017, 14 days before the AGM. Nominations received after that date will not be valid. Nominees must sign the forms to confirm that they are willing to stand.

The elected officers of the Association for 2016-17 were:

Chairman Roger King

Vice-Chairman Peter Denton

Hon. Secretary Jean Haywood

Hon. Treasurer Roger Mortimer

The elected members of the Committee, in addition to the officers, were Elinor Bailey (Membership Secretary), Catherine Brophy, Alison Rutter (Chairman, Walks Committee), Colin Sherwood (Chairman, Programme Committee) and Christine Truman (Chairman, Projects Committee). Peter Drew was co-opted as Tours Organiser and Della Brotherston as Newsletter Editor.

Mrs J. Haywood, Hon. Secretary, York Association of the National Trust

12 Rutland Close, Copmanthorpe, York, YO23 3SS

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YORK ASSOCIATION OF THE NATIONAL TRUST

Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2016

Main Acc’t

Projects Acc’t

Programme Acc’t

Walks Acc’t

TOTAL 2016 2015

£

£

£

£

£ £

Reserves B/fwd. at 1st January 2016 11,415 233

1,282

1,247 14,177 15535

Transfers 1000

(1000)

- - Surplus/Deficit for year (1501)

(35)

197

(282) (1621) (1358)

Reserves C/fwd. at 31st December 2015 10,914

198

479

965 12,556 14,177

Represented by:

Cash in hand

10 10 10

Bank Balances

10,711

63

479

905 12,158 13479

Add: Payments in advance:

515

135

50 700 805

Less: Accruals/ Receipts in advance

(312)

(312) (117)

Total Funds c/fwd. 10,914 198

479

965 12,556 14,177

R.H. King Chairman

R F Mortimer Treasurer

We confirm that we have examined, without carrying out an audit, the Income and

Expenditure Account and Balance Sheet of the York Association of the National Trust, and we confirm that the combined Income and Expenditure Account and Balance Sheet for the Main Account inc. Holidays, the Projects Account, the Programme Account, and the Walks Account, are in accordance with the books and information supplied. BHP Chartered Accountants Bathurst House 86 Micklegate York YO1 6LQ

Dated 2nd February 2017

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YORK ASSOCIATION OF THE NATIONAL TRUST

Income & Expenditure Accounts for the Year ended 31st December 2016

Consolidated Accounts

2015

Income

2016

2015

Expenditure 2016

£

£

£

£

4,357

Subscriptions & Donations 4,121

3,506

Newsletter Printing & Distribution 3,039

4,320

Holidays Receipts 3,120

216

Holidays Expenses 509

20

Other Income 0

211

Meetings 56

5

Bank Interest 5

252

AGM Expenses 406

2,139

Project Events surplus 2,686

594

Admin Expenses 731

696

Programme Day trips surplus 43

23

Project Events Admin 22

250

Programme Talks surplus 192

88

Programme Admin & Other Expenses 38

56

Walks Half day surplus 72

65

Walks Full day deficit 472

241

Walks Quiz Night surplus 160

19

Walks Admin Expenses 42

568

Other Outgoings 205

7,500

Donation to National Trust 6,500

400

National Trust Dales Appeal 0

(1,358)

Surplus/(Deficit) for year (1,621)

12,084

10,399

12,084

10,399