Christmas is almost with us and 2023 is just over the horizon. What will it bring? Before that, pause for a few moments and consider the things which the CA has been involved in this year.
We started the year, still managing the impact and restriction imposed on the use of the Community Centre by the Covid Pandemic; attendance at the Wise Owl Quiz was limited to ensure social distancing was maintained. Onto the early summer and it worth recalling that The Queens Platinum Jubilee celebrations were a fantastic success which led into early autumn and the sad news of her death. King Charles is now our monarchy and he succeeded his mother just in time for the Village Beer Fest, where we held one-minute silences on both Friday and Saturday to honour the death of our Queen. These were impeccably observed.
After a gap of 3 years, the Beer Fest was a fantastic success. Lots of people enjoyed themselves and, in the process, we raised £17300 to be split between the CA and School PTA. We were helped to stage the event by receiving some very kind and generous gifts, being champagne and wine goblets from Markus and Lesly Perfect- Rasche, a Gazebo from Brian and Wyn Carrier and a large quantity of tables and, from the company Ryan Geldard woks for, Lift and Locate, a large quantity of tables and chairs.
As we prepare this report, the annual Firework Display, which is being staged with the Cricket and Junior Football clubs, is in the final stages of preparation and we trust it will be an enjoyable well attended event on our doorsteps.
In addition to all the above, the Trustees and General Purposes Committee have continued to ensure the Community Association and Community Centre is maintained and operated in the best possible way. We would like to thank everyone who has helped make the year such a success.
Very shortly, on Wednesday 14th December, the CA AGM takes place at the Community Centre at 8pm. Holding an AGM is a legal requirement and is an open meeting although only CA members are allowed to vote. Residents of both villages are invited to become members for the nominal fee of £1 and have a say in how it is run or to stand to become a Trustee or Chair. They also receive a copy of the annual report and financial accounts. One third of the Trustees stand down each year and their posts are filled by election by the members. Please see the Village Parish Council and Community Centre notice boards for details.
And so, onto 2023 – we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year… and we hope to see you at the first event, the wise owl quiz on February 4th at the Community Centre.
Robin Parkin
Chair on behalf of the Community Association Trustees and General-Purpose Committee
Save the date
Saturday 4th February 2023
7pm for 7.30pm at The Community Centre
After Dry January, why not start Fun February at the First Community Event of the year at the thoroughly enjoyable Wise Owl Quiz
For those who have never been it’s a General Knowledge Quiz like no other
… fun, fast and full-on plus food and drink as well.
Tickets will be available in early January 2023 at the Post Office
Important Notice
Glass Bottle Bank
We have been informed by Selby District Council that Glass Recycling UK are going to remove their glass bank from Monk Fryston and Hillam Community Centre car park and all their other glass bins in the district
We do not know when the Bottle Banks will be removed but if you go to the Community Centre and the Glass Banks are not there, please do not leave any bottles.
We have asked SDC if they are going to try to replace the service provided by Glass Recycling UK but at the time of going to press have not had a response.
