New Year Greetings to all readers of the Gossip – we hope that this year brings everyone both pleasure and prosperity in equal measure. Already it feels like spring is on the way – the snowdrops are up, and the blackbirds are already on the chase. Global warming is being felt even here in Goodmanham
Services at All Hallows will be as follows:
I am now recovering well and am back at work. I would like to thank all who sent their best wishes for their kind concern – it really was appreciated.
So – on with the Council News
Parking
There has been a problem with parking on Edwins Garth. This is now very much better – thank you to everybody who has helped make this stretch of road considerably safer. However, there appears to be a growing parking problem in the village and several residents have now raised this issue. The problem appears to have two elements.
1. Inconsiderate and sometimes illegal parking
The inconvenience to others, obstruction of the highway and the dangers that follow are now becoming unacceptable. The normal rules of parking, as per the Highway Code, are clearly being flouted and obstruction of the highway is a frequent event. This is particularly prevalent around the Church. It would be reasonable to point out that there is no entitlement in law to park on the highway outside or even near to your property. It is of no relevance that the property has no private parking facilities of its own. The Highway Code states the following:
DO NOT park your vehicle or trailer on the road where it would endanger, inconvenience or obstruct pedestrians or other road users. For example, do not stop:
• opposite or within 10 metres (32 feet) of a junction, except in an authorised parking space
• anywhere you would prevent access for Emergency Services
• opposite another parked vehicle
• in front of an entrance to a property
• on a bend
Cars, goods vehicles not exceeding 1525kg (unladen), invalid carriages and motorcycles may be parked without lights on a road (or lay-by) with a speed limit of 30 mph or less if they are:
• at least 10 metres (32 feet) away from any junction, close to the kerb and facing in the direction of the traffic flow
Goods vehicles - Vehicles with a maximum laden weight of over 7.5 tonnes (including any trailer) MUST NOT be parked on a verge, pavement or any land situated between carriageways, without police permission. The only exception is when parking is essential for loading and unloading, in which case the vehicle MUST NOT be left unattended.
There has been a recent incident which involved an obstruction of the highway and resulted in both Police & the Highways Dept becoming involved. As this matter has now become a matter of safety as well as inconvenience the Parish Council will be actively considering all the options available to manage the problem.
In the meantime it is suggested that if you currently park in contravention of the Highway Code – particularly in respect to Junctions & Bends - and do not have access to off road parking, that you use the village car park.
2. The increase in the number of vehicles owned or driven by residents.
This situation is certainly not unique to Goodmanham and is a growing problem in most villages. This developing problem has been raised by several residents and the area between Brockenhirst and Highview (mentioned only to clearly identify the area concerned) appears to have many more cars parked on the roadside than previously. While the Parish Council would like to stress that there is no suggestion that the parking is in any way illegal, the comments received do relate to safety issues.
As every property in the area described has ‘off road’ parking facilities the Parish Council would encourage residents to make use of their private parking areas whenever possible and also to encourage their visitors to do likewise. If we can succeed in dramatically reducing the numbers of parked cars along this stretch of road then the distance that ‘through’ traffic has to travel on the ‘wrong side’ of the road will be reduced considerably. Damage to verges will be minimised and the area will become far safer.
The Council feels that following the success at Edwins Garth we can manage this problem within our community. With your help and support we can adapt to the changes within the village which have resulted in an increase in the numbers of cars owned by residents. A moment or two of your time is all it will take to keep our narrow little highways clear and open to all. We can also avoid this part of the village succumbing to road markings and restrictions more suited to an urban environment and keep our quiet, rural outlook the way we like it.
Drainage
We have had some minor problems with flooding adjacent to the Willows and also on Fleetbeck Lane near the post box. The Fleetbeck Lane problem is thought to have been cause by a collapsed drain – probably crushed by construction traffic using the unmetalled section of the lane during house construction. The Highways Dept will inspect both areas after a period of prolonged rain to assess what needs to be done.
The perennial problem of youths racing vehicles through the village is back at the fore. The local Police have been advised and have checked the area and a number of ‘youth carrying’ vehicles but no offences have been identified. The local Police have suggested that we contact the Anti-Social Behaviour Team at the East Riding Council who can issue diary sheets to residents and will then work with the Police Team on the issue. They need information regarding times, dates and vehicle registrations etc to successfully stop these activities. They will however continue to monitor the situation as and when they can. The Parish Clerk will obtain and hold a supply of the diary sheets which residents can request.
Planning Matters
Land East of Longacre - Planning permission granted
Highfield - Construction of a Dormer Window to side elevation for Mr. & Mrs. Jones
Hollyhock Cottage - Erection of a single storey extension at the rear for Mrs. Joy Foster
2 Edwins Garth - Erection of a two storey and single storey extension at the rear following demolition of existing conservatory for Mr. & Mrs. Jarvis
Newt House
Enforcement of original planning conditions
Applicant appealing against refusal of retrospective planning application by East Riding Council
2007 is Election Year in Goodmanham. The Clerk will display the appropriate Notices in due course.
Alan Morris
Clerk to Goodmanham Parish Council
31 Southfield Park
Market Weighton
York
YO43 3QL
01430 873697 or 07884 318488 (mob)
e-mail alanhmorris@yahoo.com
Comings & Goings
We are delighted to be able to welcome here our newest resident, Isobel Randerson. Isobel arrived some three weeks’ ago, weighing in at a splendid 8lbs.9 oz. She is doing well. Our congratulations to the proud parents Mike and Catherine.
Kim and Andy Mayfield, and their two daughters have recently moved into Brockenhirst, most immediately from Market Weighton. Their Welsh Springer spaniel, Gemma. is enjoying her walks along the railway line, and Andy is making the most of the surrounding countryside to develop his running and cycling. Andy works in sales and marketing for a passenger lifts company, whilst Kim is working as a teaching assistant at Market Weighton school, whilst also studying for an OU degree. Kim and Andy are keen to learn more of the history of their property, so if anyone with long memories of the village would like to give them a call they would be delighted to hear from them. Andy is also wishing to rent a garage in the village, and again would welcome a call from anyone who has space available.
People of Goodmanham - Gerald Wray
If you walk past Edwin’s Garth on a bright morning you may be struck by the noisy chirruping of birds which issues from behind No. 13. Tucked away behind the houses is a neat little aviary housing some 40 parakeets and budgerigars, belonging to Gerald. Before he came to Goodmanham, Gerald was a pigeon racer, but on moving here found he hadn’t enough room for pigeons – so he ‘downsized’ to budgies and parakeets. He has been raising his own birds for many years, and has produced some birds of spectacular colours. The birds pair up for life, and as they live for many years, keeping them is quite a commitment. Now Gerald feels it’s time for a break from the demands of the birds, and so is planning to reduce his flock somewhat. Anyone interested in taking over some of Gerald’s birds should contact him at 13 Edwin’s Garth.
Out & About - Dates for your Diary
Thursday April 26th - The Writes of Spring 7.30 p m W I Hall Church Street South Cave
Hear a selection of the work of local writers and enjoy a convivial drink and buffet. Entry by ticket £5.00 to include a copy of anthology. Contact Sue Young for further details.
Thursday May 10th - Come and be entertained to an afternoon of music and wartime songs, along with afternoon tea. Take the time to relax and enjoy yourself and meet up with friends and neighbours old and new. Everyone welcome, and transport can be provided. Admission free
Time – 2.00 p.m.
Venue : Games Room Manor Farm
Contact: Liz Stephenson 873510
Christine Sawyer 872251
Beverley Community Lift
Ever considered organising a trip out for the day or evening with a group of people and found it uneconomical to use a full sized coach? If so, then read on. Did you know that Beverley Community Lift have a minibus (which can accommodate wheelchairs) available for hire? Charges are currently £20 a year for any group or individual to register; 95p a mile for the first 20 miles (from base in Pocklington) and 75p per mile thereafter. Hirers need to provide a suitable driver (there are at least two in Goodmanham already). Anyone interested please contact Barrie Young on 01430 873194
Blooming Orchids - Richard Shuttleworth
Since my last article on Orchids things have sprung into bloom. I have had a superb show of some of the most spectacular flowers nature could in my mind produce.
The species [for those that don’t know, a species plant is a plant exactly as you would see in its natural environment) have flowered for the first time. Some of these are 9 years old and have produced the most exotic colours and perfumes one could imagine. For instance, Angrecom germinanum, which has an ice blue flower, a spur at the back some 11 inches long, and emits a perfume only at night to attract the only moth in the world which can pollinate it, which lives in Madagascar - a bit too far away for it to arrive in Goodmanham! Another wonderful flower is the Phalaenopsis Amabilis - pure white, huge flowers and plenty of them, this is one of the original species and originator of all the phalaenopsis you would buy from garden centres etc. Because of its dominant background it is a good flower to use for hybridising, which I have done with several other plants. These in time I may register with the Royal Horticultural Society, and name them after members of my family.
As for the hybrids [again, for those that don’t know, a hybrid is a plant which is a cross made by man], these have excelled themselves, with huge blooms, striking colours and an array of perfumes - some good, some bad, and some with none at all. As hybrids are more difficult to cross I have had only one success at crossing two hybrids together, but as we all know experience is a thing you cannot buy. I know what mistakes I have made, and so next year, fingers crossed, I should succeed with more crosses.
Note:
Before anybody worries about plants being taken from the wild, I should confirm that all my species plants are a meristem [clone] of the original and have not been plucked out of the jungle.
Goodmanham History - Sue Young
Most people know that Goodmanham village has a very long history, and its interesting to wonder what it must have been like here many years’ ago. There are some photographs of the village during the last century which give us some clues as to what it looked like, but I’m interested to know who the people were who lived here, and what they did. I’ve been doing a spot of research into the archives, and started by looking through the census returns. The first available census is the 1841 census, which gives very limited information. However, from it we can learn that Goodmanham parish at that time comprised 55 households, with one uninhabited house. Mill House, Spa House and Rose Hill are all identified, as are Waterloo Cottages, which of course no longer exist. With the exceptions of the farms of Goodmanham Grange, Goodmanham Wold, Allotment Farm, and Goodmanham Lodge no other properties are named, merely numbered along Principal Street, and Back Street. There were a total of 311 inhabitants, 163 males and 148 females, of whom 108 were children under the age of 14. None of the children were described as ‘scholars’ as in later censuses, as this was prior to the introduction of universal education. One wonders whether they had any education apart from what was provided by the church. Young people aged 15 or more were frequently working as servants. There were 14 farmers in the parish, and 28 agricultural labourers. Many of the other inhabitants were servants or had no occupation shown. Two residents were described as ‘Independent’ –Robert Leighton and Ann Blow, who at the age of 80 was the oldest village resident. There was of course the miller at Mill House, there was also a blacksmith, two carriers, a tailor, a dressmaker and a draper, and a gardener. William Scaife is described as a painter – I wonder what he painted? There was also one shepherd employed at Goodmanham Wold. All except George Everett, a servant to the Leighton household who came from Norfolk, were born in Yorkshire, but no more detail is given in this census. In the next issue we’ll look at the changes in the village apparent in the 1851 census.
The Foodie Bit - Fragrant Rice with Puy Lentils
After all that rich Christmas food it can be nice to have something a little simpler. This is a tasty dish that also provides some of those essential veggies. It only takes about half-an-hour’s cooking after the initial soaking of the rice.
Ingredients:
250g. basmati rice
100g. puy lentils
500g. leeks (prepared weight)
12-14 green cardamom pods
½ tsp.fennel seeds
a couple of pinches each of saffron, allspice and chilli powder
300ml. boiling vegetable stock
6 tblspns oil.
Bunch coriander leaves
Soak rice in cold water for 30 mins. Cover lentils generously with cold water and cook until tender (20-30 mins) adding salt when nearly done. Trim and slice the leeks including the green parts. Chop coriander leaves. Break the cardamom pods apart or split and remove the seeds and crush in pestle and mortar. Pound saffron and fennel into a coarse powder and mix with allspice, chilli and cardamom. When the lentils are almost ready set a large sturdy frying pan and flameproof casserole over low heat. Drain the soaked rice and run through with cold water until water runs clear, then drain thoroughly.
Warm two tblspns oil in the casserole and 4 in the frying pan. When hot, add the leeks to the frying pan and cook gently for 4-5 mins. until beginning to soften, then cover and steam fry until cooked through (8-10 mins).
Meanwhile, tip the spices into the hot oil in the casserole, stir briefly and add the rice and cook stirring for a minute or so. Pour on the hot boiling stock, bring quickly to a simmering point. Stir well, cover with a lid, turn down the heat and leave to cook for 5 mins. Then switch off the heat but leave the casserole where it is for 5 mins. before fluffing the grains with a fork.
Season the hot freshly cooked and drained lentils. Add them to the cooked leeks together with a generous handful of chopped coriander and mix gently. Fold this mixture into the rice and pile onto warmed serving dish. Scatter separately cooked hard boiled eggs or flaked hot smoked salmon on top to serve.
Serve 4 - Delicious.
Editor’s Note:
That’s it for another issue. We hope you’ve found this one interesting. If you have anything you’d like to add to The Gossip, or suggestions for future issues, please let us know.
The front cover was kindly designed and drawn for us by Rod Mill of Sancton Drawing Services.
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