Darryl JobsonHome & Garden Maintenance

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Darryl Jobson on 38012432 Park Lane, Wilberfoss, York, YO41 5PW

Wilberfoss village only

*Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating*Grass & Hedges Cut

*General Garden Maintenance & Landscaping*Fencing Erected, Painted & Repaired

*Flat Packed Furniture Built*Guttering Cleared, Repaired & Replaced

*Sofit & Fascia Board Wash Downs*Laminate & Wood Flooring Laid

*Kitchen & Bathroom Tiling*Paths, Patios & Driveways Pressure Washed

* Patios & Paths Laid*DIY & General Repairs

In 1823 inhabitants in the village numbered 335. Occupations included fifteenfarmers, some of whom were land owners, three shopkeepers,two  wheelwrights, two  blacksmiths, a butcher, a bricklayer, a corn miller, abaker, a tailor, a wholesale brewer, and the landlords of the True Briton, HorseShoes, and Waggon and Horses public houses. Also listed was one gentle-man, a school teacher, and a perpetual curate. Baines' History, Directory &Gazetteer of the County of York states that the "ancient and respectable" familyof Wilberfoss resided here from the Norman Conquest to 1710, after which thefamily estate and mansion was sold. A family descendant was William Wilber-force, and the Wilberforce family still provided patronage for the parish living.A priory of Benedictine nuns was founded at Wilberfoss by Elias de Cottonduring the reign of  Henry II, which at the time of the  Suppression of theMonasteries by Henry VIII had a yearly value of £26. 10s. 8d. The priory layjust to the north of St John's Church; nothing of it remains today.

In 1967 the parish Church of St John the Baptist was designated a GradeI listed building and is now recorded in the National Heritage List for England,maintained by Historic England.‘Information lifted from Wikipedia’

JOB VACANCY: Order Picker/Stock Organiser – Part-time

HobbyTonics.co.uk is a small, but fast growing internet retailer providing hobbyist electronics tocustomers around the world.

Duties include picking customer orders, safely packaging the items, quality checking orders and sendingto dispatch, updating of computer records and emailing customer updates. Speed, accuracy andreliability are our most important requirements, as are enthusiasm and a positive attitude, with a highattention to detail.Speed, accuracy and reliability are our most important requirements, as are enthusiasm and a positiveattitude, with a high attention to detail. Some products are quite small so a reasonable level of dexterityis required.The position is based in an office environment rather than a large warehouse, but you’ll still be on yourfeet plenty and doing some bending and accessing shelves via small step ladders, so you’ll need to becomfortable with this level of activity.Interest in electronics would be an advantage but is not required for the role and we welcomeapplications for those new to the job market.Skills/Qualifications: Computer Literate (email, web-browsing and Microsoft Word).Hours: 10-20 hours a week negotiable over 2 to 3 days. Plus flexibility to cover colleagues’ holidays.

In order to apply, you MUST be able to provide education or work references covering all of the last 2years.

Please send CVs to: jobs@hobbytronics.co.uk

Hobbytronics Limited - Ivy House, 29 Beckside,JOB VACANCY: Order Picker/Stock Organiser – Part-timeHobbytronics Limited - Ivy House, 29 Beckside, Wilberfoss, York, YO41 5NSTel: 01759 388007 – Email: jobs@hobbytronics.co.uk

WILBERFOSS NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH GROUPScheme No 261

Co-coordinatorsPeter Armstrong: Tel 388328, Area: Moorfield Way, Moorfield Drive, Windmill MeadowsDave Smith: Tel 380961, Area: Main Street (South side), The Paddock, Stonebridge Drive,Back LaneSteve Gillespie: Tel 077 3900 8667, Area: Hawthorn Drive, Part Storking Lane, Main Street(North Side)Dennis Barden: Tel 388129, Area: Ings Road, Middlecroft, Middle Street, Fossbeck Close,St Oswalds Close, Part Storking LaneJason Wallis: Tel 380085, Area: Millfield Close, Park LaneJean Avery: Tel 388061, Area: Fieldhead, Priory Close, Birker Lane, Beckside, The Clois-ters, Foss Garth, Wold View Road, Willow Park RoadWILBERFOSS IS A NO COLD CALLING ZONEThis should be pointed out to anyone who cold calls. Identify and report.The best way to help Police is to let them know as soon as you see something suspicious.Please ring them on 101. They are very happy to take your calls and can use the informationto link sightings in different villages which helps them get one step ahead of the criminals. Inan emergency ring 999.Crimestoppers - to give anonymous information - 0800 555111PCSO Gareth Ludlow email: gareth.ludlow@humberside.pnn.police.ukSargeant Ryan Reed, ryanreed@humberside.pnn.police.uk

Whats OnMondays Sewing Circle Comm Centre 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Kids Dance With Derwent Danceworks Comm Centre 4.15pm - 5.30pmPilates With Sophie Redfern (Term Time) Comm Centre 11.15am - 12.15pmKeep Fit With Linda Comm Centre 8.30pm - 9.30pm

Tuesdays Wilberfoss Art Group Comm Centre 1.30pm - 3.30pmBingo For All Comm Centre 2.00pm - 4.00pm1st Wilberfoss Guides (Ex 2nd Tues) Comm Centre 7.00pm - 8.45pmMobile Library Comm Centre 1.00pm - 6.30pmPremier Education Dance Class Comm Centre 5.15pm - 6.15pmKeep Fit With Jos Comm Centre 8.15pm - 9.15pm

Wednesdays V-Healthy Fitness Class + optional 1-2-1 supportwith diet & motivation during the week, 12 weekprogramme to becoming healthier, diettracker, fitness tracker, body MOTs etc.Tel 07515 770634

Comm Centre 9.30am - 10.30am

Line Dancing Comm Centre 7.30pm - 9.30pm1st Wilberfoss Brownies Comm Centre 5.45pm - 7.00pm

Thursdays Sequence Dancing Comm Centre 12.00pm - 3.30pmTai Chi Comm Centre 7.00pm - 8.00pm

Fridays Indoor Bowls Comm Centre 7.30pm - 9.30pmSaturdays Karate or 15 Years+ Comm Centre 10.30am - 12.00pm

Adriano’s Italian Bakery Comm Centre 10.30am - 2.00pm

V-Healthy Fitness Class + optional 1-2-1 supportwith diet & motivation during the week, 12 weekprogramme to becoming healthier, diettracker, fitness tracker, body MOTs etc.

Comm Centre 9.00am - 10.00am

2nd Tuesday Each MonthPFA Meeting The Pavilion 7.30pmYorkshire Countrywomens Association Comm Centre 7.30pm

2nd Thursday Each MonthWilberfoss Womens Institute Comm Centre 8.00pm - 10.00pm

3rd Thursday Each Month (Ex December)Wilberfoss Parish Council Meeting Comm Centre 7.30pm

2nd Friday Each MonthEast Riding Painting Society Comm Centre 10.00am - 4.00pm

1st Saturday Each MonthRose & Rays Coffee Morning 2 The Paddock 10.00am - 12.00pm

Wilberfoss Newsletter Advertising RatesEighth Page £15 per issue or £130 per year,Third Page £30 per issue or £195 per year

The deadline for the April 2017 issue is strictly 20th March 2017.Cheque payable to ‘VILLAGE NEWSLETTER’ & Articles for insertion should be sent to:

Darryl Jobson, 32 Park Lane, Wilberfoss, York, YO41 5PWTel: 01759 380124 Email: wilbynewsletter@aol.com

The village news is printed by Post Haste Printers, Tel 01759 306766

WILBERFOSS NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCHIf you see a suspicious vehicle take down any details you can if safe to do so. In anemergency dial 999REGISTRATION NUMBER (or part of).......................................................Brief description of what you have seen........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Please cut out and send to: Sergeant Ryan Reed, 39 George Street, PocklingtonAlternatively hand to or telephone Dave Smith on 380961

WILBERFOSS WIWe will be meeting on 9th March at 8pm in the Community Centre. All welcomeROSE & RAYS COFFEE MORNINGOur next one will be held Saturday 4th March from 10am - midday at 2 ThePaddock. Brilliant bacon butties and home made cakes. All are very welcome.POCKLINGTON AND DISTRICT U3AThe next 'Drop In' will take place on Thursday 2nd March between 10.00am and12 noon at Burnby Hall. New members are always welcome, why not join us forcoffee and a chat? Contact Joyce 01759388292YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMAN'S ASSOCIATIONOur next meeting will take place on Tuesday 14th March at 7.30pm in theCommunity Centre. Our speaker will be Chris Black from East Yorkshire Coun-cil, subject Recycling. New members are always welcome, or just come alongas a visitor. Contact Joyce 388292

Pocklington Ind Estate, Pocklington, York

Telephone: 01759 305786 Mobile: 07850 774304MOT’s AT COMPETITIVE PRICES

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FREE COURTESY CAR (Subject to conditions)EXHAUSTS AT COMPETITIVE PRICES

TYRES & TRACKING AVAILABLERMI APPROVED GARAGE

THE LOCAL FAMILY FIRM WHERE CUTOMERS BECOME FRIENDS

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Darryl Jobson, 32 Park Lane, Wilberfoss.Tel 01759 380124 Email: avondirect10@aol.com

Please call me if you would like a copy of the latest brochureor view my online store at www.avon.uk.com/store/darryljobson

WILBERFOSS IN BLOOMAt last signs of spring are appearing throughout the village...the snowdrops areout together with the aconites   and the Rooks are building their nests andmaking a lot of noise. Throughout this month we will be out and about plantingour spring displays and tidying the borders etc.,and hope you will join us on ourgardening evenings. These begin on 6th April from 6.30 to 8 o'clock and will beheld on the first Thursday in the month, meeting outside the Community Centre.If you can't make these evening, maybe a morning would be more to your likingand we are starting   a morning session on the third Thursday of themonth beginning 16th March  from 10.30 to 12noon. Everyone is welcomewhatever age, it is not heavy work just a nice friendly group determined to keepour village looking lovely and welcoming. The Duck Race is on Easter Sundayand as usual our cake stall will be there selling fantastic confectionary. In Maylook out for our annual plant sale which is always full of great bargains (date tobe arranged). If you need any more information about Wilberfoss in Bloom thenplease contact a Margaret on 380961 or Pat on 380597.LETTER TO THE EDITORFollowing the death of my husband John Marsh in November I would like to saya special thank you to all the friends and neighbours for their help and cards ofcondolence.Madge Marsh.WILBERFOSS TENNIS CLUBDaylight lengthens gradually, there's stirring in the undergrowth, thoughts turnto renewal and to the onset of the tennis season. Again sadly there are noWilberfoss players this year in Melbourne competing at the Australian Open, butfuture prospective champions from the village must take note that coaching forJuniors commences outdoors after the February half-term. Look out for detailsat info@icanplaytennis.net or contact Matt Ward on 07882 267971.The fundraising event recently at St. Crux in York brought in a record-shatteringtotal of £1200 to go towards court improvements. Thanks to all villagers whocontributed books and bric-a-brac and also to club members who worked hardthroughout the day. A "Safari Supper" is planned for the evening of Saturday 4thMarch. Details will follow. There is no such thing as a fallow period at this livelyclub. New members are always welcome.Neil Burke (TENNIS CORRESPONDENT)

SUPPORT YORKSHIRE AIR AMBULANCE!As well as being able to recycle your glass inthe units behind the tennis courts off StorkingLane, you can now support Yorkshire AirAmbulance by recycling shoes, clothing andtextiles in the yellow recycling unit provided bythem.

IN STOCK NOW

Little Black Dress Gift SetJust £8

NEW OUTViva La Vita Set

FIT FEET (YORK)Do you have problems with corns or callus’, in

growing toenails or fungal infections?Whatever your foot health problem, whether yousuffer from diabetes, hypertension etc. Help is athand. For a friendly, competitively priced home

visiting service throughout the York areaPlease call ‘FIT FEET (YORK)’

Phone: 01904 411699 Mobile: 07506 118 884

R. S. Bedford MCFHP, MAFHP, DIP (NS), R.N.Foot Health Professional

Frost ButchersWILBERFOSS

01759 380671‘HOMEMADE SAUSAGE’

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Michael Readman Lawn Mower Services All makes of Lawnmower's(Rotary and Cylinder type )

Ride on Lawnmower's and CompactTractors serviced and repaired

 Hedge cutters, Chainsaws and Stihl sawsserviced sharpened and repaired

Competitive prices Collection and Delivery Free

 Local Business in Newton on Derwent Ring 01904 608815 /07860 684597 oremail me at thereadmans@tiscali.co.uk

ANNIELOX HAIR SALONBack Lane, Wilberfoss, YO41 5NW

Tel: 01759 380567Modern unisex hair salon

Open Tues 9.30-2.30, Wed 9.30-6, Thurs 9.30-2.30, Fri 9.30-4, Sat 9-4Other times availing by prior arrangement.

Annie and Sara invite you to come along and experiencea full range of cutting, styling and colouring techniques

available in this modern, child friendly environment.

WILBERFOSS COMMUNITY CENTRE, Built in 1999, our Community Centre is probablyone of the most flexible in the region. With partition walls the Centre can be divided into 3separate rooms or joined to form a bigger space. We offer:- · An extensive re-fitted kitchen· Tables and chairs to seat approximately 120 people · A small office · Solid maple floorthroughout · A large car park · An enclosed garden · Disabled access and disabled toiletfacilities · Baby Changing facilities (in our disabled toilet). Rooms can be hired by individu-als, voluntary groups, businesses and organisations. £10 per room per hour for non-profitmaking users £12 per room per hour for semi-commercial users £16 per room per hour forcommercial users An additional £8 party booking fee is payable for private functions RATESOF HIRE Hire charges include use of tables and chairs, cutlery, crockery and the kitchen.FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR MANAGER Sarah Wills 2 PaddockClose Wilberfoss York YO41 5LX 01759 380123 07762 549292 sarah-wills@supanet.com

WILBERFOSS PARISH COUNCIL - NEWS IN BRIEFParish Clerk - Sarah Wills, 2 Paddock Close, Wilberfoss, York, YO41 5LX

Tel: 01759 380123 email: sarah-wills@supanet.com www.wilberfossparish.orgYour Parish Councillors are: Lesley Hoyer (Chair), David Smith (Vice Chair), Louise Ward

Chris Clegg, Norma Randall, Elaine Etherington, James Cann, Dave Appleton

We say a sad but fond farewell to Mandy Brisco who has tendered herresignation due to family commitments. Mandy was fully committed to therole, getting involved in the Action A1079 campaign group and attending othermeetings on behalf of the Parish Council. Mandy will be sadly missed but wewish her well in all her other involvement within the parish. Notices of thevacancy have been displayed on the Parish Council notice boards.

We’ve requested the return of salt bins to Beckside and Moorfield Way. Thesewere removed by East Riding of Yorkshire Council without consultation and inthe recent icy conditions have proved necessary.

A replacement litter bin will be installed outside the shop on Main Street.

Log on to Wilberfoss Parish Council’s Facebook Page and Twitter Page for up to the minuteinformation about your community.

Useful Contact NumbersLamplighters (to report faulty streetlights) - You will be asked for the column number that is displayed on the frontof every streetlight column - Lamp.lighter@eastriding.gov.uk - 01482 395778East Riding Dog Warden - 01482 396301 East Riding Council Switchboard - 08457 887700The Environment Agency (To report pollution of the beck, etc) - 0800 807060Pocklington Police Station Non Emergency Police Number 101East Riding Council, Burnby Hall, Pocklington*- 01759 302298Parish Clerk & Community Centre Manager - Sarah Wills, 2 Paddock Close, Wilberfoss - 01759 380123 -sarah-wills@supanet.comVillage Website - www.wilberfossparish.orgPOWER CUTS - To report a power cut - 0800 375 675 (24 Hours a day) General Enquiries - 0845 070 7172 (8.30 - 4.45)YORKSHIRE WATER LEAKLINE - Spotted a leak? Call 0800 573553

WILBERFOSS DUCK RACE 2017As usual the very popular Duck race will take place on Easter Sunday 2017.Should any Non Profitmaking Organisation located in the village want to getinvolved and have a stall then contact Steve on 380546 for further information.We always need helpers on the day so please call Steve on the above numberto get involved and be part of the Event. SteveWILBERFOSS ALLOTMENT ASSOCIATION PLOTS AVAILABLE 2017Have you ever wanted to grow your own Fresh Fruit & Vegetables but not hadthe space in the back garden. Then we can give you the opportunity by growingand eating the freshest Fruit and  Vegetables you have ever tasted. There willbe a couple of plots available from the beginning of 2017 so contact ourSecretary , Christine Dennison on 01759 380383 for further information or tojoin our waiting list.