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Received 13th July 2008 Unfortunately the dog fouling situation in and around the village is not improving at all. For example - on Friday, someone had left a considerable amount of dog muck right on the pink part of the pavement where the children cross the road to go into school. This was obviously not accidental - if your dog is on lead you know exactly what it has done, so what did that dog owner hope to achieve - did he/she deliberately plan to upset some little child on their way in to school? The current situation both at the start of Footpath 9 and Marsh lane is apalling - not the place you would want your children to be walking or playing in when the school holidays begin very shortly. I met a man yesterday, whose on lead dog fouled the verge, just past the floodbank on Marsh Lane. He didn't pick up the faeces, nor did he do as suggested by the National Trust if a dog fouls on their property - kick and flick it so that it is invisible in nearby undergrowth. He told me that you don't have a choice other than to leave a mess, as its not possible to walk in the fields at the moment. This was a man who I'm sure most of the villagers would regard as a very responsible villager, and who probably knows very well that he can only legally walk on the footpath and bridleway system, not the fields whatever the state of the foliage and crops, so must have known that long wet grass/crops is not a valid excuse.. HE'S WRONG - THERE IS ABSOLUTEY NO REASON TO ALLOW A DOG TO FOUL AND NOT CLEAR IT UP. The best course of action is to make sure the dog has emptied its bowels before it ever leaves your property - if you don't like the idea of mess on your garden, why on earth would you expect everyone else to like it on communal property? You can then clear and rinse at your convenience. If your dog then goes on to foul anywhere outside on a footpath, road, verge, bridleway or public footpath, anywhere within the village boundary you are required to remove the mess. This can be done easily using a nappy sack or dedicated pooh bag, - which are so easy to carry in a pocket - or if away from the tarmac paths and roads, by kicking the faeces so that they are out of site in long undergrowth or under a hedge. The dog warden is aware that there is a problem in the village, and will take action if you give him the following information: Date, time and place of the incident [must have taken place on a footpath, road, verge or public footpath/bridleway within or close to the village boundary - see map on http://www.kellington.net/page%20111.htm] Your name and address [won't be disclosed unless you wish to see formal action] You must be able to identify the dog owner and dog, and where they live. You must actually see the dog leave the mess, and the owner not clear it. You must also give time for the owner to return to clear it in case he/she is without bags at the time. If you can do this, phone the dog warden on 01757 292123, [ leave a message on his answer phone if necessary] and he will take action. Robbie Beechey Added 23/07/08 The man referred to in my posting has contacted me to tell me that he did go back to remove his dog's mess. Received 25th June 2008 Dog Fouling Currently going for a walk along one of Kellington's premier walking routes is being completely ruined for most people by the antisocial behaviour of one or two thoughtless dog owners. Marsh Lane resembles a dog lavatory, and as dog faeces are very distinctive, it is very obvious that one dog owner is responsible for most of the mess, with a second dog owner responsible for a further smaller amount. These dogs have been identified, and could be reported to the dog warden, who would then be able to prosecute the owners if he felt it necessary. Photo and video evidence can be collected and given to the dog warden, and can also be displayed prominently on the village website. Marsh Lane is a public highway, as are all bridle paths and public footpaths within the village, and it is illegal for anyone to allow their dog to foul and not pick up the resulting faeces, as well as being disgusting, anti social and downright irresponsible. The place for dogs to defaecate is in their own garden, and if they then have an accident while walking on a public footpath, bridleway or road the mess must be picked up by the owner. Discreet piles, totally hidden in undergrowth at the side of the paths is one thing - clearly visible mess, either on or at the side of the paths is another thing entirely and should always be picked up. It is not difficult, there are dog bins positioned conveniently round the village, including at the top of Ings Lane, leading from Marsh Lane. Nappy sacs are very cheap and fit easily in the pocket, or you can get biodegradable ones here - www.dgrade.co.uk which will degrade if filled and hidden in long undergrowth. The people causing this nuisance are not strangers to the village, neither do they belong to that much maligned group, teenagers - they are adults - no doubt good citizens in other ways, but in this instance, antisocial and irresponsible. Robbie Beechey Received 25th June 2008 I have been asked by a gentleman from Knottingley to let him know of all sightings of any wild mammals around Kellington countryside. He reports the statistics to a wildlife organisation (I've forgotten which one!). He needs to know when and precisely where they were seen, as he then gives a grid ref. to the organisation. He has someone who does this for him for Beal. I plan to send him the info once a month, at the end of the month. Ann Walker AWGoldenGirl@aol.com Received 28th May 2008 It
is with great regret that I noted last week's resignation of Des His major input into the village development plan. Rejuvenating
a run down church hall into a community hall that the Maintaining the land surrounding the community hall. Playing
a prominent part in the parish council’s opposition to the Reclaiming
the whole of the footpath that runs along Broach Lane. The Keeping
a check on street lighting and reporting defects to the Ensuring
that all the grass verges are regularly cut to an acceptable Keeping
an eye on the village playing field and ensuring that any Promoting junior discos in the community hall. Erection and decoration of the village Christmas tree. Editing
and distributing the Kellington News for circulation to all who Perhaps
his one big disappointment was the failure to provide the Des,
you will most certainly be sorely missed and I consider it a All I can say is that the village owes you a real debt of gratitude.
Kellington Parish Councillor
Received 21st May 2008 As a local dog-walker I was delighted to see new, purpose-built footpath gates appear at either end of the field behind the village hall. I don’t know who put them there but I am very grateful as the stile at the Church end was particularly challenging to navigate. They also make the field more secure which is reassuring when you have dogs that can cover a lot of ground very quickly – at least they would, if some person or persons unknown didn’t still insist on sticking to the old route of the footpath and leaving the big field gate at the back of the village hall standing open. I have several times walked the length of the field and closed the gate but the next day it is always open again. Perhaps whoever provided the new gates could chain up the old gate? It seems an awful shame that the new gate is obviously unused at that end. Or perhaps – and this is a novel idea - if people have to use the field gate they could close it behind them!
Eileen Thompson
Received 18th March Does
anyone know anything about a rabbit cull in this area? I haven't seen
any rabbits for weeks, and one or two other people have mentioned
it to me. What concerns me is that the grass verges adjoining cow
lane - and elsewhere - have been killed off with some substance around
all the rabbit holes (but not exclusively). I'm not sure it is legal
to do this, especially without warning people. Apart from anything
else, whatever 'their' reasons for a rabbit cull, all other wildlife
will be killed off by whatever it is they've used. Does anyone know
who is responsible and whether or not it is legal to do it in this
way? I suppose anything's better than myxomatosis. Received 20th February 2008 I'd
just like to congratulate Jessica on doing so well - 11 years old
and competing with 18-year olds. She must have a lovely voice to have
got this far. I doubt we'd be able to get to Sheffield to see her
as we have Australian visitors - but I really do wish her all the
luck in the world. Hope to see her on TV! Received 20th February 2008 Jessica recorded two songs on Sunday and they will be ready to upload to the sponsor website by Wednesday. A short description of the competition and the judges are shown below. Because Jessi is down to the last 15 of the Sheffield region she has to prove to LIVE & UNSIGNED that she can promote herself as the winner gets to record an album. So the help we need in sponsorship is not "money" we just need as many people to give feed back so we can forward this to the organisers of the competition. The live link is http://www.cnmonline/jessi-jane (this will be active from Thursday only) where they can listen to her music and leave feed back and forward onto a friend etca, etca. Martin Simpson
Received 15th February 2008 I'd
like to sponsor Jessica - she's done so well, and must have a lovely
voice to have got this far. Received 10th February 2008 I
was wondering if any body could help me? My car got broke in to on
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Ham and Sheffield Wednesday shirts. Also in the case were other tops
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shirts. If any body see there around or who gets offered them, please adam.fossett@intechnology.com
Received 6th February 2008 Ref
earlier letter "the burial ground would not be the first to be
built on". I've only one comment: My parents are buried there,
we paid for the plot and no-one on this earth is going to dig them
up. Received 4th February 2008 My
advisor sent the following note. Perhaps the PCC chair or Father Colin
might like to comment? It is crucial in the current situation that
we show our commitment to Stanley Francis-Aylott Received 25thJanuary 2008 Maintenance of Closed Burial Grounds Just to correct information regarding “closed graveyards.” The church through the Parochial Church Council would normally request that a closed graveyard is maintained in future by the Parish Council not the County or District. The Parish Council could ask the District Council to take on this maintenance but would then charge fees to the Parish Council for this work. This is normal practice for the continued maintenance of Closed Graveyards and Burial grounds – all Parish Councils are enshrined in legislation as Burial Authorities - thus another authority such as the church (Parochial Church Council) can request the Parish Council to take on this role.
Further information is available from the Yorkshire Local Councils Association Website yorkshirelca.gov.uk
Richard Fogden Clerk – Kellington Parish Council
Received 24thJanuary 2008 John
thank you for your comments re the graveyard, I will assist by asking
my solicitor to dig out the regulation. Stanley Francis-Aylott Received
24thJanuary 2008 Selby District
Council is responsible for looking after closed graveyards. As far
as we are aware that does not include 'bits' of graveyards that are
still operational. Will check it out though. Received
23rdJanuary 2008 My
understanding is that it is the responsibility of NYCC Stanley Francis-Aylott
Received January 08 If anybody
would like to volunteer to help in the Church Yard, watch this space,
I would imagine around Easter would be the best bet, and it might
be a little warmer. Received January 08 Hi, my name
is Ryan White. Received 4 December 07 Hi! Received 29/11/07 I
would like to say even a little late a great big THANKYOU to those
who stopped and helped my daughter who fell off her moped near the
school on November 4th. Without your help I think I would have been
in an even more worried state than I was. Received
29/11/07 I
would just like to say a huge thank you to Ann Walker who has given
some lovely information about my grandparents who lived in Kellington
(Harold and Alice Robinson) - if anyone else has any memories of them
I would love to hear from you. Received 8th November 2007 I
was very disturbed to hear about what happened to Stephanie's car
(re previous letter in postbag). It isn't the sort of behaviour we
expect to happen around here - more like something that happens in
more deprived areas. Presumably Stephanie has informed the police.
I think it's terrible. My own sister has told me about acts of 'mischief'
that were carried out on the night of the 4th November in Manor Garth,
but that's what they were - acts of mischief. If I were in her shoes
I would pursue this to the end until I found the culprit(s) and had
them prosecuted. Received 8th November 2007 It
was nice to see Tim's photo of the squirrel on his garden fence -
I took a picture of the one on ours, but it was the tail end and not
worth posting! I appreciate that some people see these creatures as
vermin, but personally I think it's nice to see the various wildlife
around the village. We've lost so much to pesticides in terms of wild
flowers etc., and much of the wildlife has lost its habitat through
many of the hedgerows being ripped out. I often wonder how much longer
the copse (small wooded area) up Lunn Lane (at the edge of the quarry)
will be there before someone decides to tear it out. We should cherish
our countryside, I'm sure there's more than enough agricultural land
around here for all the crops we need, without encroaching on what
small areas the wildlife have left to them. Received 2nd November 2007 This morning the day after Halloween night l discover that my car has been damaged outside my own home. The car is also outside the living room window. Some low life scum bag smashed my back window then had the cheek to put the stone which was used on the roof of the car. Hope you take this matter seriously as do not want this to happen to anybody else in the future. This wasn’t an accident whichever teenager did it they knew what they where doing. Stephanie Clay
Received 26th October 2007 Dear
All
Received 20th September 2007 Hello,
I'm sending his e-mail in hopes someone can direct me to someone or
somewhere in regards to my family genealogy. I'm probably looking
for a needle in a haystack but, thought it was worth a try. I've traced
the family tree back to 1736 in Kellington,Yorkshire,England &
some references to Beal,Yorkshire,England I'm fairly new to this &
just need a push of somewhere or someone to direct my questions to
& possibly send for some vital statistic records. Any help would
be greatly appreciated, my e-mail address is keiffer62@yahoo.com
Received 7th September, 2007
Received 1st September, 2007 Having
just returned from the kids (age 5-8) disco in Kellington Parish Hall,
I felt that I must write to say a big THANK YOU to the organisers.
I know that all of you give up your free time to organise this brilliant
event. WELL DONE! Received 20th August, 2007 I
am researching my ancesters some of whom came from Kellington in the Harry
Foster
Received 21st July 2007 Found
your web-site through looking at Yorkshire villages surprised to read
connection to HMS Kellington, read that the Kellington visited Goole
1969 before my time that year I was in service in the Far East (1968-1969)
I served on HMS Kellington in the early 1970's Fishery Protection
and Northern Ireland
Received 19th July 2007 I've
taken a couple more photos to back up my claims re the danger to pedestrians
on Low Road. Don and I wrote a very strong, but polite letter - backed
up with 4 photographs - to the Highways Dept at Northallerton, on
19th July last year. The letter was acknowledged and they said someone
would get back to us. No-one ever did. We didn't pursue it then because
at the time restoration work was being done around the village on
footpaths and field accesses and we thought Low Road might be on their
agenda anyway. Ann Walker
Received 19th July 2007 Dear postbag Just to clear a point of Law in which they both seem to be right!! It
is not an offence if a motorist splashes a pedestrian unless it can
be
Your local Magistrate!
Received 18th July 2007 Oh
dear! This is turning into a ping-pong game! No, Tim, I think you've
missed the point. Splashing someone is not an offence to my knowledge
- but speeding is. After all, when we drive on the motorways - or
indeed anywhere - our vision is temporarily impaired when other motorists
overtake and send up all the spray after rain - it's not an offence,
just something we have to put up with and be on our guard about. In
any event, the police just would not be interested without evidence
- and the speed cops and surveillance cameras are the only things
that can register a speed someone is doing and prosecute. Evidence
is absolutely crucial in all things - authorities can't and won't
waste their time on 'hearsay' or simply 'taking your word for it',
even from another person who was there. Received 16th July 2007 Dear Post Bag While
I was walking the dog with my wife and son we passed Kellington church
and decided to have a look around the grounds and read the old grave
stones, to see who's buried there and learn a little bit more about
the history of the village and just to be nosey as you do. Craig Kidd Received 7th July 2007 Mrs Walker I think you missed the point, I was stating that the road runs from wall to wall not kerb to kerb so the fact that he “splashed” you is considered as driving without due care and attention for other road users, i.e. you, and you had a witness who took the registration number and obviously witnessed the “splashing”.
On another note I am glad to see Smokie has returned to town.
Regards,
Tim Brown Received 4th July 2007 I
have noticed that the stile on Church Lane has been repaired and the I
can only assume this has been done by someone in the village as the I
would like to thank whoever has carried out the work, especially Thank you! John Parker [In
fact, the work was carried out by the North Yorkshire Area 4 Footpath
Officer, who had been contacted by Eric Beechey, on behalf of the
Parish Council] Received 4th July 2007 I'd
like to comment on the photographs of the Aire in flood at Kellington
- these are exceptionally good and I've never seen any taken so close
to the river whilst in flood (you are braver than me - I daren't go
anywhere near it when it's like that!). I'm going to try and print
them off for my 'Kellington' folder. Received 4th July 2007 Re
letter from Tim Brown. Yes, Tim, he was driving dangerously fast into
the village - as many drivers do. This has been a bugbear with me
for years, i.e. Low Road. Until we get some traffic calming and signs
up for a gradual decrease in speed on that particular entry into the
village, I'm afraid we're stuck with these reckless drivers. By law,
'they' are actually allowed to do 60 mph until 'they' hit the 30 mph
limit, because there are no signs up telling them otherwise. As for
reporting him, I'm afraid I would need video evidence to prove it
as it would be a case of his word against mine. And as a regular dog-walker
up that road, I'd be taking registration numbers every day and reporting
them - it's crazy. I'll stick to the prediction I've been making for
years - someone is going to get killed and my belief is that it will
be a pedestrian. Received 27th June 2007 Mrs Walker should have reported this to the local police officer. In my opinion this is considered as driving without due care and attention for other road users.
Regards,
Tim Brown Received 22 June 2007 A
few weeks ago I intended to write to the Postbag and comment positively
for a change! I thought how nice the village had been looking, and
although my husband and I (and others) pick up litter now and then,
I didn't think there'd been as much. Also, I'd not heard of any anti-social
problems. And, most of the dog-walkers I pass on my own walks are
in fact usually carrying little bags of you-know-what. Anyway, I didn't
get around to writing that letter and now find myself writing in 'grumbling
mode' again. Received 12 June 2007 Selby District Council only recommends that rubbish is taken to the tip, but other councils offer specific advice concerning bonfires and barbeques From Stroud District Council What's
the Legal Position? If, however, a garden bonfire causes what is called a "statutory nuisance", the Council can serve a legal notice on the person responsible requiring them to stop causing the nuisance. Failure to do so is then an offence for which they can be prosecuted. Under the same legislation any person affected by a bonfire can also lodge a complaint at the Magistrates Court alleging nuisance, which will then be dealt with by the court. If it is found that a nuisance did exist the person responsible can be fined by the court.
From Horsham District Council Barbeque
smoke can cause a problem to neighbouring properties. Smoke is particularly
a problem at the lighting up stage and problems can be aggravated
if lighter fuel is used to start the fire. Tell
neighbours about the barbeque, or invite them. Robbie
Beechey Received 12th June 2007 >
I would just like to ask why a consistant uttering from many people
Received 10th June 2007 I would agree entirely with you - the smell of burning of rubbish in gardens does interfere with other people's enjoyment of their gardens. However, although barbeques are extremely popular and we can expect them to take place most fine weekends, many people also find that the very similar smell and the noise from other people's barbeques also spoils the enjoyment of their own garden. Our local recycling centre is in Selby, near the fire station and all kinds of garden and household waste can be taken there. If people wish to use the centre in Knottingley, which is in West Yorkshire, a permit [free] must be obtained. Robbie Beechey
Received 10th June 2007 Please
may we appeal through your website for the adult residents of Kellington
to show consideration and use their green bins or the local site at
Knottingley to dispose of their garden rubbish etc. In this day and
age there is no need to burn rubbish in the back garden. Received 18th May 2007 I'd
just like to say the new 'weather for Kellington' facility on the
website is great, though we shall see how accurate it is. Received 1st February, 2007 Well
done Adie for taking on such a huge challenge for a good cause.I
Received 18th January 2007 I
don't know whether this is something for the postbag or not, perhaps
I'm getting more nostalgic as I grow older. I, along with what appeared
to be half the village, attended the funeral of Tommy Baines on the
4th January. Was he Kellington's oldest resident, I wonder? I believe
he died a few days before his 94th birthday. How we'll miss him walking
up to the Churchyard - sometimes 3 times in one day - to his beloved
wife's grave. He put a lot of us younger people to shame - someone
told me he worked until he was in his 90's! And what a twinkling smile
he had - something the vicar mentioned in the service. God bless you,
Tommy. Received January 9th, 20007 I feel I have to reply to Andrew's letter re dog fouling on the pavements, since I am a two-dog owner and a well-known grumbler about the beer cans (and the rest of the litter) that Andrew mentions. Personally, although a dog lover, I find the fouling as distasteful as anyone. All the owners need are a few bags in their pocket, and a watchful eye. Robbie's letter says it all.
Received 30th December, 2006 I
would just like to offer my heartfelt thanks to all the dog walkers
of Kellington. Over the festive period we have been left with many
(and I really do mean many) little parcels on the path in front of
our bungalow, and the paths of my neighbours too. At any one time
we have had up to 11, yes thats eleven little parcels between two
bungalows (yes I know its sad to count....) With fields and grassy
verges and red dog poo boxes just yards away why cant these people
train their dogs just to wait a little longer. Other people who walk
round the village cant fail to notice too how dirty it is. It seems
funny to me, people who dont want to see cans of beer anywhere, seem
able to accept dog muck EVERYWHERE..............Come on dog walkers...."Keep
it Clean" Unfortunately, Andrew, whereas the majority of dog walkers DO clean up after their dogs should they have an accident, there are 1 or 2 totally irresponsible people who take their dogs regularly along Eastfield Lane and Roall Lane and not only allow them to foul the pavements and road, but who never clean up after them. I'm sure it is just only 1 or 2 at the most - dog faeces are almost as individual as finger prints, and all the numerous piles along Roall Lane almost certainly belong to the same dog. [Work it out, 1 dog exercised twice a day will be responsible for 14 piles in a week]. There is no excuse at all for someone with their dog on a lead not knowing exactly what it is up to and virtually all the dogs passing along Roall Lane are on lead. The odd person or so who's dog is off lead and not near its owner could well be responsible for the piles, but the owner still has no excuse and can still face a heavy fine if caught. Unfortunately the only real remedy to our dog fouling problem seems to be handing photo/video evidence to the dog warden - many people already have mobile phones capable of collecting the evidence, but how many of us are prepared to do it? We currently have 4 dogs, the latest of a long line. Our dogs are never allowed to foul round the village - they are not taken out until they have "been" in our own garden in the 1st place, and all my coats etc have nappy bags in should an accident occur elsewhere. It is not difficult to make sure that they do not foul public places, but should a mistake occur, not only is it very easy to clean up after it, but the law REQUIRES dog owners to CLEAN UP or face a heavy fine. Robbie Beechey
Received 10th December, 2006 Hi All
I am organising a cancer charity variety show on the 10th February 2007 at the Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford, The tickets for the charity event have now been printed and are on sale, if any villager would like to attend, or if somebody would like to arrange a bus so that a group from the village can attend and support the event please contact me by email or telephone.
Tickets for the show can be ordered online and raffle tickets can be bought direct from me. Any help no matter how small would be greatly appreciated. We also have 10,000 raffle tickets to sell and less than two months to do it in,,,, bit of a task I know!
The link to the charity page is below.
www.craigkidd.co.uk/charity.html
Regards
Craig Stuart Kidd Esq., JP
Received Monday 6th November 2006 Hello
everybody, Received 6th November, 2006 Hello
Received Thursday 7th September, 2006 Kellington. F. C I would like to thank Guy Poskitt for sponsoring Kellington F. C. for the second successive season. Without his help the team would be struggling to continue. We are still looking for new players. Training takes place on Wednesday evenings at Eggborough power station behind the club on the floodlit 6 aside pitch, starting at 7.00pm. All will be made welcome. We are also looking for sponsorship from local businesses. Any amount no matter how small would be greatly appreciated. It costs at least £2,000 per year to keep a team in the league. The rental of the field alone is £60 per month. On top of this we have league fees, insurance, match officials to pay. So if anyone would like to help and by doing so see their name on the Kellington website, please contact Andy Ellis [club secretary] on 07990683144. It is with regret that I have to confirm that the team will be leaving The Kellington Manor as its base this session. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Andy and Sue for their great support. Unfortunately due to losing a major outlet for our lottery ticket sales, we need a base where we are not in opposition with any other club raising funds under the same roof. We will be meeting at the Red Lion. A fixture list will be posted in various outlets in the village and we would greatly appreciate support at our home games. Thank You Andy Ellis Secretary, Kellington F.C. Received 9th August, 2006 I've
just read the letter from Richard Caine. You are quite right, Richard,
I have no idea what it is like being a teenager today - and in a lot
of respects the youth of today has my sympathy. My husband and me
have always said we're so glad we were young when we were, we wouldn't
like to be teenagers today with all the peer pressures etc. I don't
think any of the older residents really wish to stereotype the young
ones, because we do know that the majority are absolutely fine - to
be honest with you, I personally have never had a problem with one
young person in this village. And I understand that the vandalism
and other problems are caused by a 'handful' of youngsters, not necessarily
all from Kellington either. Since I've been collecting litter almost
daily from the sections of road mentioned in a previous letter, I've
come to the conclusion - because of what I'm picking up - that the
main culprits are in fact adults who should know better. Received 31st July 2006 I
am a 14 year old living in kellington and i have noticed that the
dislike towards the "youth" of kellington seems to be getting
worse. yes I'll admit it the village does have its "bad ones"
but why does that mean all the other teenagers have to be treated
and thought of as the same as them. I decided to look at all the postbag
entries as this is the first time I have viewed the site. There were
a few letters stereotyping the teenagers of this village, and I would
like to put my point forward, that we are not all vandals and juvenille
criminals.
Received 21st July 2006 On
behalf of the Parish Council I would like to thank John Parker who Eric Beechey
Received 18 May 2006
I hope I'm not turning into a grumpy old so-and-so in my old age,
but with reference to the ongoing bugbear of litter. I have allocated
myself to be responsible for keeping free of litter the road (both
sides) leading from Plough Garth up to Cow Lane (leading to the pond),
and also including turning left up Church Lane as far as the Church.
Maybe on this website I'm "preaching to the converted",
but in case I'm not, here's a message to all the people who insist
on just chucking down all their sweet wrappers, bottles, and even
used Pampers, etc. etc. And especially whoever it is who almost every
morning throws away an empty cigarette packet. Feel free to carry
on doing this because it's no longer going to make any difference
to me - I shall simply pick it up and put it in my own dustbin! Either
way I have achieved my objective. You take it home, or I pick it up.
I don't mind - in fact I get quite a sense of achievement from it. Received 13th May 2006 I
have ancestors (Boothman and Grayson) who came from Kellington I would Harry
Foster mail@harryfoster.co.uk Received 10th May 2006 EGGBOROUGH 8.5.2006 WE CAME TO YOUR TABLE TOP SALE ON SATURDAY AND FOUND IT TO BE EXCELLENT. THE GOODS FOR SALE WERE CLEAN AND OF GOOD QUALITY, PLUS THE STALL HOLDERS WERE CHEERFUL AND HELPFUL. WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST T.T.SALES WE HAVE BEEN TO IN A VILLAGE HALL IN THIS AREA. WHEN WILL YOU HAVE ANOTHER? DILYS AND BILL PEEKE. Received 10 May 2006 Just a quick note to let you know we raised a total of £126.40 at the Table Top Sale on Saturday. Many thanks to all who attended, a good few people had come from outside the village - Castleford, Eggboro’, Riccall etc. One unclaimed raffle prize, ticket 18, for a bottle of wine. I have this at home so winner can ring me on 663294. I have attached some photos Sally
Recieved 23rd March 2006 In
response to Sally Harvey's diatribe on dog dirt: well said indeed,
but I would go further. Received 12 March, 2006 The problem of dog fouling on the village pavements. This seems to be a problem at certain times of the year. At the moment it’s particularly bad on Eastfield Lane and Roall Lane; the children have been walking it into school – unpleasant at best, but also a health hazard to both staff and children. It’s been mentioned in the school newsletter by Mrs Percival a couple of times. There’s adequate provision of dog dirt bins; anyway all it takes is the motivation to clean up and a carrier bag in your pocket! Dog owners I know clear up after their pets – it’s not a problem to them – so why do the minority feel it’s acceptable to leave excrement on the pavements? Jack (4) walked it into the Nursery earlier this week as there was fouling in various places outside the school gates. It really is disgusting and there’s no excuse. Sally Harvey Received March 5th, 2006 As
you can see from my name I am very interested in this town called
kellington. are there any residents that have our last name. I would
be thrilled to hear from them or anyone from your town. bt256@yahoo.com [If replying to Terry, please put "about Kellington" in the subject line, so she doesn't delete it as unknown mail.]
Received February 18, 2006 I
don't think many of us expect a 'fanfare' when we do something worthwhile,
but I do firmly believe that if we were as quick to praise as we are
to criticise, the world would be a much better place!!! So firstly
I'd like to compliment all the people concerned who have made the
efffort to smarten up the Parish Hall. You're doing a great job. I
didn't come along to help but I plan shortly to go out and collect
some of the litter that's appeared on the roadsides leaving the village
and towards Church Lane. Several years ago I filled 8 bin liners in
a fortnight. I've also bought some wild flower seeds which I plan
to sow in the hedgerows (but where they won't be cut down). Received January 30th, 2006 I just wanted to say a few words in the postbag, in addition to the information already posted on the website about the Village Hall and the forthcoming clean-up day. Firstly, we really do need further members to join the Management Committee. Observing the Constitution, we would require a further member of the Parish Council (if possible), 1 other member of the public, 1 youth member, and we can co-opt a further 2 members of the public if we are inundated with offers!! Secondly, regarding practicalities underway at the Hall – We would all like to thank Des Pointon who has worked extremely hard to clear the Hall this last couple of weeks. He’s absolutely dedicated – but there’s only so much 1 person can, and should have to do. Kath, Vic, Joanne, Jane, Janet and myself have already made a start on the cleaning, but we could do with some help, please. We all have busy lives with responsibilities, whether that’s working or children/family or both, but, PLEASE HELP AND SUPPORT THE HALL by sparing some time HOWEVER SMALL on Saturday 4th February for the clean-up from 12-4. It was one of the main issues of the Parish Plan; it’s what we all said Kellington needs - but it will take some hard work and commitment to come to fruition. Please
help and support us. Received 28th January, 2006 This is the reply re the strange parrot -like birds in the village after checking with the RSPB. Victoria McLauchlan. Hello
Victoria, Received 28th January, 2006 I have heard - but not yet seen - that one of the new bus shelters has already been vandalised. Vandalism seems to be an ongoing problem in Kellington - in fact I have heard from a very good source that the Police themselves have said it is one of the worst villages in North Yorkshire in this respect. I hope I am not offending anyone when I say this, but I really do think that using the Village Newsletter and posters in the villages shops to call these youths "yobs" and "village idiots" does not help matters at all - in fact it is very counter productive. We're playing right into their hands - they love titles. Others include 'Hoodies' and ASBOs'. These youths are enjoying themselves doing these things, because they know they are "getting people's backs up". It has now become a game of village v. them. Please do not misunderstand me - I am not a "do-gooder" who believes they are grossly misunderstood or neglected and should be sent on a paid holiday to Spain. But has anyone ever considered doing what their parents have apparently never done? If we know who they are, why can't one or two of us sit down and talk to them - if necessary with a can of Coke or whatever. Ask them outright what real advantage is there to anyone in destroying the enjoyment of the Christmas tree, or the protection of a bus shelter? Let's see if we can persuade them to open up to us in some way. They are human beings and there is good and bad in all, so the saying goes. There's a slight, very slight chance that we could earn a little respect from them. Let's try them. ANN
WALKER
Received 11th January, 2006 My
cousin and I have been researching our family tree and find that our
great, great, great grandparents Barnabus Carr and Frances Stone (or
Stones) were married in Kellington Saskatchewan, Canada Received 8th December Just
a note to say .... although we don't live in kellington now , when
its dark nights and cold I really can look back and think of all those
lovely daffs on Kellingtons kerbs which brighton your day on your
drive to & from work, thank you to who ever took all the time
to plant them- they really are appreciated. Balmoral
Hotel
Extract from an e-mail received 4th December, by Ann Walker from a friend in Canada Hello Ann, Thought I’d just let you know that Kellington hit the news here on the radio yesterday. Something about the post woman being fired (or rather re-assigned) because she was too friendly. I couldn’t believe my ears, of course it may have been a slow news day and they were filling in time but I thought you’d get a kick of knowing Kellington was mentioned on the radio here. Received 4th December Good
day Received 4th December Sir
/ Madam Received 3rd December Thank
you SO much for all you have been doing for my mum, Adele. Received,
2nd December I'm not a Kellington resident - I actually live in Halesowen, West Midlands, but I read the article in The Times about the foolish removal of your post lady. It seems to me that she was doing exactly what she should, acting as a community asset in that she knew everyone and was therefore able to be useful for some things outside mail delivery. For example, I bet she knew the warning signs if anyone was taken ill or hadn't been seen for a while - no-one in a large town would notice if Old Fred wasn't about, and he could be lying ill for days. I bet that couldn't happen in Kellington. I also hope you are all protesting the stupid bureaucracy behind the move. Why is it that 'they' insist on fixing things that aren't broken, but do nothing about things that are clearly not working? Yours, in support Jeni
Hatton Received November 19th I
haven't noticed the any birds of the description given by Victoria,
but will certainly watch out for them. However, the letter prompted
me to write about an unidentified mammal seen up Church Lane on more
than one occasion. My husband and I have seen it (them) beyond the
Church, ie approaching from the north. They are smaller than a fox
but bigger than a rabbit, and don't "walk" like either of
these. On each occasion they have crossed the road from the new paddocks
created by Poskitts, to the other side. I've absolutely no idea what
they are. Has anyone else seen them? Received November 17th Have
other people in the village noticed a number of strange and noisy
birds in recent weeks? I see or hear them nearly every day and have
also seen one quite close up. It looked like some kind of parrot or
parrokeet but with plain dark grey plumage and about the size of a
pigeon.There are at least two of these birds flying around Kellington.
Maybe they have escaped from somewhere - does anyone know anything
about them? Received October 4th [Name and address withheld] Having read the recent newsletter it is disheartening to find that there are a few, and I must stress few, teenagers who want to spoil the village community. However, I find that the majority on the whole are not the typical "hooligan". There are many teenagers in the village who are polite, helpful, very friendly and most of all a blessing in disguise. I live in the village with two young sons and I live next to a teenager who fulfills all the above. I have known him since he was small and has grown up into a lovely lad. I would therefore suggest that people like him should be forwarded to a "teenager of the month" award. If teenagers are praised for their behaviour and attitude then I am sure they will feel more appreciated instead of being labelled under the same brush as some of the others who feel the need to be anti social. Received August 3rd Just like to congratulate Eggy C.C on their performance in last nights final of the Snaith League cup with the same team as usual. Unlike our friends from Airym who fielded their first team squad, Eggy boys played the game in the right spirit and gave their opposition a good game. Fielding 4 u18 was great to see and with 3 more signing on last night, next year should be great. Well done again especially to Jimmy Anderson (captain) for all his effort this season Des Wilson
Received August 1st Hi There, I
came up to Kellington yesterday to have a look around. Bought a bottle
It
seems like a great little community. Very close, very quiet, but I
had a look up at the cemetary and once again disheartened to see some
Even
so, I quite liked the place and took some photographs: And I'd especially like to know about an |
