Metal thefts

More and more in the news we hear about metal thieves.  In one local street, everyone's gates were removed by thieves in the middle of the night, In other stories it is plaques from graves and memorials honouring the sacrifice paid by our soldiers of yesteryear.
Our church was recently targeted by lead thieves. They not only took the lead, but also caused damage and that damage and replacing the lead are an incredibly expensive problem.  The insurance company will not cover the costs of replacing it all and the church is left with an almighty shortfall.  The decision has been made to replace with a composite product that has no scrap value, but costs a small fortune to put on.  Whilst the work to replace the lead left behind and repair the damage goes on, further damage is occuring.  The church was modernised and flooring and seating replaced 3 years ago,, the walls were repaired and repointing was done.  But yesterday it rained heavily, the water ran straight into the building dripping into the plaster and causing it to blow, the organ was soaked and has had to be covered with tarpaulins.  The theft of the metal has left a huge scar on the church and ours is not a one off story.

Let Me Be Your Servant

Inspired by the post below

Spread A Little Happiness

A few weeks ago I came across a group on Twitter called Three Sides Theatre who were talking about "Free Cake", well that sounded good so I followed a link to be lead to this video..


I thought this was such a lovely idea and sat smiling while watching it. This random act of kindness was followed yesterday by another great act


You can read all about these youngsters and find out more about them on their website
wouldn't the world be a hppier place if we all took a similar stance! Well done guys!

A Drawing A Day ~ Adrian Mills

I am really enjoying my daily dose of art from Adrian Mills, an illustrator who is undertaking a personal challenge to produce a drawing a day and share them on this site.  Having undertaken  One A day Challenges in the past in the mediums of a sky photo a day and A crafted item A day, I know the commitment needed.

Claire's Accessories ~ More Shame On You

You may remember that back in January 2011 that I wrote this article about the accessories chain Claire's and the blatant copying of a UK designers work.
This morning it was brought to my attention that they have indeed repeated the copying by using the work of another talented UK designer Tatty Devine who specialises in bold perspex designs.

These examples are only some of the copied designs.

You can have a look at the post written by Tatty Devine Here

So what can you do to help stop this?

email Claire's marketinguk@claires.co.uk.

comment on their facebook

or

their Twitter

and of course boycott Claires.  If you want to buy great Uk designs go Here

Children's Birthday Party ~ Jewellery Making

I have been running children's  and teens jewellery making parties around East Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and North Yorkshire, for several years now.  I am CRB checked.

• The parties last for approx 1.5 hours and are really fun.  I work with ages 5+ .
• suitable for 5 to 15 children although I have worked with 30 children before (although i did make special provision for this.
• Suitable for girls and boys
• "Proper" tools and materials
• great fun for all
• No need to have additional party bags

If you would like to know more then you can look at my site for pricing details

Introducing ~ The New Look Beads By Design

As I have previously blogged, I have been working on my web site.  I have now moved from my original hosts who I had been with since 2005.  I wanted more flexibility and  to combine my three shops Beads By Design. Crystal Velvet weddings and Ra Ra Bazaar so that they could all be promoted from under one roof.
It's taken a lot of time and patience and I am now happy with the finished results.  (obviously tweeking will continue).  Please take a look and leave any feedback negative or positive etc.

Click HERE

A Little Bit Of History ~ Part 5

Following the series about a child's diary found in our loft, this is the next section of Derek's diary.

25th JUNE 1956
WIMBLEDON
Man and women from all over the world have come to London to play tennis.  They will find out who will win.

12th JULY 1956
OUR SCHOOL EXCURSION
On our school trip we went to York and walked on the walls.  We split up into two parts and went to different museums.  I went to St Mary's museum.
We went to Brimham rocks, Stump Cross Caverns and Knaresborough where we saw Mother Shipton's Cave.  There you can hang things up and after years they become stone.

20th JULY 1956
SPORTS DAY
Our school sports were held at the cricket field.  The infant school joined us and the children from Ellerker.

And that is the end of the little diary.
I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have.  And if you are Derek Tutty formally of South Cave and you would like your diary back, then do get in touch.

A Little Bit Of History ~ Part 4

Following the series about a child's diary found in our loft, this is the next section of Derek's diary.

12th JUNE 1956
STOCKHOLM
Princess Margaret has flown to Stockholme to join the Queen and The Duke Of Edinburgh.  The Olympic Show jumping is being held there this week.
Stockholme is the capital of Sweden.

15th JUNE 1956
LONDON
26 boys and girls went to London with Mrs Daniel and Miss Towle.  They had their dinners on the train.  They went to St Pauls Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament with Big Ben
they went into the Tower.  Later they visited the zoo.

21st JUNE 1956
THE HOWDEN FESTIVAL
Some boys and girls from our school went to Howden to take part in the festival.  Some of them sang songs and some said poetry.

A Little Bit Of History ~ Part 3

Following the series about a child's diary found in our loft, this is the next section of Derek's diary.

29th MAY 1956
MOUNT EVEREST
There is news today that Swiss mountaineers have climbed Mount Everest.  Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa tensing reached the top in 1953.
Swiss comes from Switzerland.

31st MAY 1956
TROOPING THE COLOUR
Today is the official birthday of the queen.  She took the salute at the Trooping of the colour.  Her horse is called Winston.  Prince Charles and Princess Anne watched their mother.

6th JUNE 1956
A VISIT TO SWEDEN
The Queen and the Duke Of Edinburgh are going to Sweden on a state visit.  They set sail on the Royal Yacht Britannia.

7th JUNE 1956
THE TEST MATCH
The first test match starts today.  England play Australia  at Nottingham.

A Little Bit Of History ~ Part 2

Following on from the last A Little bit of History, this post details further entrys in the diary of a young South Cave boy called Derek Tutty:

8th MAY 1956
THE MAY FESTIVAL
Our festival began at 6.30 in the evening.  Mothers and Fathers came to watch us sing and dance.  Some children said poems. The maypole was up on the lawn.  We had decorated the bank with flowers.  Mrs Carr came to play the piano.  There were two people playing violins and a man with a cello. At the end, everybody danced the Circassian Circle.


(Mrs Carr is the daughter of Rev Elliot mentioned in later posts. she was also the wife of the school caretaket Hector Carr.  She is still the church organist at All saint South Cave.)

10th MAY 1956
ACCENSION DAY
All the children except Patsy and I went to the church this morning.  Rev Elliot preached the service.  it is the day that Jesus left his disciples and ascended into heaven.

14th MAY 1956
OUTSIDE AQUARIUM
We have put the big glass tank outside because it has a small leak.  The tadpoles are in it.  It is in the shade of a bush in the garden.

28th MAY 1956
WHITSUNTIDE
All the days of the holiday except Monday I played with Roger.  He had his tent up.  We played at Bandits.  Once we played English and Gerries.  We were English.

A little bit of history ~ Part 1

Shortly after we moved into our house (13 years ago), we found a small book up in the loft.  It was made from paper and unlocked the childhood of a boy who used to live in the house in 1956 called Derek Tutty.
Perhaps it was completed as a school project or maybe just for fun.  We have kept the delicate papers and they have also been used by the children at the local school as part of their history of the village projects.
I am going to publish the details to this blog over the next few days.

25th April 1956
YORK
The new Archbishop of York was enthroned in York minster.  His Name is Dr. Ramsey.

27th April 1956
SETTING SEEDS
We went to our gardens and set seed in rows.  They were flower seeds. But we planted wallflowers and lupins.

1st May 1956
MAY DAY
In the afternoon we had our schools May Day Dancing.  Our class danced Brighton Camp and Durham Reel.  The bigger Boys and girls did the maypole dance.

5th May 1956
THE CUP FINAL
On Saturday was the cup final between Manchester city and Birmingham.  It was played at Wembly.  At half time the score was one all then Manchester won the score was three one.


You can see the other entries HERE

Swap Your Clothes

Swap 'til you Drop A Clothes Swap Evening
Tuesday 28 February in Riding Hall South Hunsley school , Melton.  HU14 2HS
Doors open for donations from 6.00pm - 6.30pm
Swapping from 7.00pm - 8.30pm
£2 Entry - All profits go to charity.

Refreshments will be available.
Each person must bring at least one item of either clothing, shoes, bags or other fashion accessories, which are of good quality You will receive a ticket with the number of items you have donated All items will be put on display for everyone to see You will be able to take home the number of items you have donated or less Left over clothes will be donated to charity

 For more information email 0ld5546@southhunsley.org.uk

A love Letter For You

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