PICTON PRESS Winter Edition January 2010 OH CHRISTMAS TREE Well here we are at the beginning of another year. I feel more than ever that we need to get the message of Picton s success out to all the community. In this newsletter you will find a number of articles which show just some of the activities which have gone on last year for both the children and adults. Picton Christmas lights have really lit up the Village during the festive season, bringing with them colour and a feeling of fun. Picton has been transformed into a Winter Wonderland. The Christmas spirit continued with the Carol singing, which started off at the Station Pub and then on to both Picton Manor and Picton Grange Farm. The Carol singers then walked around the Village stopping at each house for the children to sing, which everyone enjoyed. Finally it all ended back at the pub. Snowy and icy conditions just made it feel so perfect. Christmas started that night. The carol singing raised 116 for the P.C.R.A. SEASONS GREETINGS On behalf of the Chairman, the Communications group and the Sub committee we would like to send all Picton residents and their families, Seasons Greetings. Have a Healthy and Happy 2010. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE Once again some of the Picton residents welcomed in the New Year at the Station Hotel, a brilliant evening was enjoyed by everyone. Lots of eating, drinking and merriment took place. Inside this issue: Neighbourhood Watch 2 Picton Christmas Fayre 3 Winter Soup Recipe 4 Christmas Quiz 5 Plus many other notices and forthcoming events.
We have, over the last year, seen rises in the cost of heating oil and fuel for our vehicles and this has, unfortunately, resulted in an increase in theft from oil storage tanks and motor vehicles. Most oil tanks are easily accessible from the road in order to fill them and some thought should be given to securing them and if possible the garden itself, to make it more difficult for would-be-thieves. Sunday 17th January 2010 at 3.00 p.m. Due in the main to locking petrol caps, thieves no longer siphon motor vehicle fuel but simply punch a hole in the tank, leaving you with no fuel and a costly repair bill. Vehicles are DATES FOR YOUR DIARY The Wind in the Willows In Worsall Village Hall For Tickets apply to WVH advance box office: Helen Craggs: 01642 781815 or mandhcraggs@googlemail.com All adults 5 and Children (under 16) 3 Monday 25th January 2010 Burns night at the Station Hotel, Picton. This promises to be a great night out. Please ring Jayne or Andy Kitchen to book a table 01642 700067. Thursday 28th January 2010 at 12.30 p.m. P.C.R.A. Ladies Luncheon - 15 per head for a 2 course lunch including a glass of wine or a soft drink.. Meet at 12 noon for lunch at 12.30 p.m. Contact Judy Matthews at Roseberry if you would like tickets as they must be purchased and paid for beforehand. You need to book early as last years lunch was a huge success. Monday 22nd February 2010 @ 8.00 p.m. Picton Show Domino Drive at Kirklevington Village Hall entry 1.50 tea and biscuits provided. PICTURE DRAW Mike Farbridge has painted another one of his wonderful pictures, which at the moment is taking pride of place over the fireplace in The Station Hotel, Picton. Mike is a well known local artist who regularly gives his paintings to charity. This year he has kindly donated the picture to the Picton Play Area, anyone wishing to purchase raffle particularly vulnerable if left outside at night in unlit areas. Extra lighting may not save the planet but it might save your property. Have a Happy and Crime Free New Year Jim Ackrill LIBRARY BUS North Yorkshire County Council Library Bus calls at the village every third Tuesday from 1.55 p.m. To 2.10 p.m. The next 6 visits will be: Tuesday 12th January Tuesday 2nd February Tuesday 23rd February Tuesday 16th March Tuesday 6th April Tuesday 27th April The library bus has a large selection of books for your enjoyment. NEW RESIDENTS OF PICTON We have a number of new residents in Picton, who may not be aware of the Picton Parish Plan. The plan summarises the views and aspirations of the residents as to the future development of the village, also meeting the needs of the community now and in the future. A copy of the plan and more information can be found on our website at:: tickets can do so from Jayne or Andy Kitchen. Page 2
Inside Sto ryh eadline PICTON CHRISTMAS FAYRE A fabulous fundraising evening was held at Worsall Village Hall on Friday 27th November in aid of Picton Recreation Association. The Christmas Fayre was well supported by Picton Village. Most of the stall holders were local and sold lovely crafts, cards, food and Christmas novelties. Everyone could learn how to make a Christmas door wreath if they wished. Mulled wine and nibbles were kindly donated by Jayne and Andy from the Station Hotel. Well done to the P.C.R.A. Committee for organizing the extravaganza, which raised over 400 for the play area. OIL SYNDICATE The cost of heating oil is rising all the time, we are able to save money on bulk ordering from one supplier. If you would like to be included in the syndicate please contact: Mark Alder: email: mark@alder.consulting.ltd.uk JOB VACANCIES There are vacancies to join the Picton Recreation Area Committee. Anyone interested in joining this dynamic group, especially if you have fundraising idea s then please contact any member of the committee. Eileen or Phillipa Grainger, Karen Davies, Judy Matthews or Yvonne Robinson. There are also vacancies on the Parish Sub-Committee. Members of the Sub-Committee respond to issues on behalf of the village, matters raised at the Parish Meeting and usually have a specific area of interest, set out in the village plan. Goodbye to George and Linda Mottram from Tithe Barn Farm House. Thank you both for the contributions, Linda as Chair of the village meeting, also a member of the Communications Group. George for his valuable work as Treasurer and member of the Sub-Committee. A warm welcome to Jon and Karen Curran who have moved into Tithe Barn Farm House. Karen has joined the Communications Group. Can you receive this Newsletter by e-mail? Please help keep printing costs down by providing or updating your e-mail address. Anyone willing to assist please contact the Chairman, Tony Grainger. Page 3
RECIPE CORNER CARROT, SWEET POTATOES AND GINGER SOUP INGREDIENTS 500g carrots, peeled and chopped 2 medium onions chopped, 1 leek 1 stick of celery 3 garlic cloves crushed 300 g sweet potato, peeled and chopped 1/4 tsp ground cumin 2 inch piece of fresh ginger peeled and chopped 900 ml hot vegetable stock 2 tbsp olive oil 1 red chilli de-seeded and diced 1 tbsp fresh parsley Salt and pepper to taste 4 tbsp crème fraiche to serve METHOD Heat the olive oil in a large pan and gently fry the onion, leek and celery until soft but not browned. Add the garlic, cumin, chilli and ginger and cook for a further 30 seconds. Next add the carrots, sweet potato and vegetable stock. Bring to a steady simmer and cook until the carrots are tender. Then blend until smooth. Stir in the fresh parsley, season with salt and pepper, add crème fraiche and serve with crusty bread. Enjoy Has anyone got a recipe that they would like to share, if so please sent it to Carole Ackrill, Easedale, Picton. REFUSE COLLECTIONS Jan 7th - Black Bin and Blue Box Jan 14th - Black Bin Jan 21st - Green Bin, Blue Box and Christmas Trees Jan 28th - Black Bin Feb 4th - Blue Box only (NO WHEELED BIN COLLECTIONS) Feb 11th - Black Bin Feb 18th - Blue Box only (NO WHEELED BIN COLLECTIONS) Feb 25th - Black Bin March 4th - Green Box and Blue Bin (alternate weekly collections start again) For further information please contact:: www.hambleton.gov.uk or 0845 1211 555 Page 4
1. Crufts 2. Ash Wednesday 3. 101 Dalmations 4. Fabio Capello 5. Colorado 6. Fish 7. Betty s Hotpot 8. Caesar 9. Richardson Family 10. Cumbria 1. What is the name of Britain s leading annual dog show? 2. What day does Mardi Gras come before? 3. What Disney film featured the Bad Uns Jasper and Horace? 4. What is the name of the England football manager? 5. Which river flows through the Grand Canyon in the U.S.A.? 6. Rick Stein the TV Chef is know for his recipes containing mainly what? 7. What is the most popular dish served in the Rovers Return? 8. Which Roman is famous for crossing the Rubicon? 9. Which local family lived at what is now known as Judges? 10. Which county is the mountain Helvellyn in? Answers are printed at the bottom of this page. Another snowy scene taken in the field behind 'Three Winds' Page 5