SUPERMARKET chain Morrisons has denied rumours it is planning to set up a store in Driffield.

It had been rumoured that the retailer, which has more than 455 stores across the UK, had been looking at several potential sites in the town.

But this week campaigns and planning manager for Morrisons, James French, confirmed there were no plans in the pipeline to move into Driffield.

However he added that was not to say Morrisons would never consider setting up a store in Driffield, and the first the public would hear of it would be when a planning application was submitted to the local authority.

NEWSAGENTS and retailers from Driffield and the surrounding area have been receiving cash prizes for their exceptional efforts promoting and selling the new Driffield Times and Post.

Since the new paper was launched in September, our newspaper sales team have been using mystery shoppers, sales figures and in-store nominations to judge which retailers and their teams deserve to be rewarded for their help in making the launch of the Driffield Times & Post a great success.

Susan Lane who works at Martins on Middle Street won £50 after being judged ‘The Best Sales Assistant’. Susan was nominated by colleagues, Julie Thirsk and Jessica Walker who said: “She is the best at promoting new products to customers and showing people good value for money. We all love the friendly face of Martins!”

Nominations were then judged by Retail Sales Manager Claire Wardle.

The winners of ‘The Most Successful Mystery Shopping Experience’ were, Martins on Middle Street, Driffield for two consecutive weeks, Sokells on Middle Street and Nisa, Every Day Convenience Store on Scarborough Road.

Each of the winners received £50 towards a team get together.

The team at North Frodingham Post Office have won £250 for generating the biggest sales increase. Sales figures saw a 10% increase after the launch of the Times & Post in comparison to sales of the Driffield Times and Driffield Post combined.

A mystery shopper noted that: “The shop keeper was very positive about the newspaper and the papers were positioned in two places in the store.”

Retail Sales Manager, Claire Wardle said: “A huge well done goes to all our winners and their teams! It is very reassuring to see that newspapers still remain at the heart of our community. We consider our newsagents and retailers very much part of the team in making the Driffield Times & Post a success – they have certainly helped us make it so!”

HIGH speed internet could soon be available in Nafferton as plans to install a transmitter on the Church tower have taken a step closer to becoming reality.

It is hoped that by speeding up the internet connection the village will become an attractive prospect for new businesses while residents will have a quality of service comparable to major cities.

The campaign to improve broadband in Nafferton has been spearheaded by parish councillor Geoff Ormerod who has confirmed that a service provider has been chosen and invited by All Saint’s Parish Church to install the transmitter.

“There will be many advantages. It should mean an end to coping with painfully slow downloads and buffering BBC iplayer will not be a problem,” Coun Ormerod said.

“It should allow children, or anyone else, to play online games without persistently losing connection.

“It should make Nafferton an attractive prospect for those who wish to run a business from the village.

“They will enjoy a speed and quality of service comparable with that offered in the centre of our major cities,” he added.

The current broadband provision in Nafferton comes through copper phone cable with speeds varying from 0.5MB to 1.5MB per second. But the planned new system would transmit a signal from the Church tower and should give speeds of 10MB per second.

After carrying out research, taking advice, attending presentations and comparing technical information the parish council selected three potential service providers, all using wireless technology.

And after careful consideration LN Communications Ltd, of Skerne Road, in Driffield have been invited by the Church to install the necessary equipment and provide the service to the village.

The Church must now apply to the Diocese for planning permission to use the tower as a site for the village’s main relay station before it can be installed. This is expected to take up to four months and no further progress can be made until this permission is granted.

“It is hoped that they will be up and running early in the New Year. To private residents and businesses they will offer a range of packages with varying speeds and bandwidths, and these should be quite competitively priced,” Coun Ormerod said.

The company have also agreed to offer free wireless broadband to the churches and Village Hall.

Coun Ormerod said this could open up the possibility of offering free computing classes to the public.

Chairman of Nafferton Parish Council, Councillor Mike Jackson, has welcomed the progress made so far which will benefit businesses and residents.

“I am very pleased with the progress towards faster broadband in the village.

“This will help people to work from home and cut down carbon emissions from car journeys. We think the result will be of considerable local benefit to local residents and businesses,” Coun Jackson said.

A PLUMBING product has been put to the test in an unusual experiment and has raised cash for charity.

Pegler Yorkshire’s Tectite Pro Push-fit fitting is usually used to connect piping but, at just 140mm long, it has managed to suspend a car weighing 1.4 tonnes in mid-air.

The experiment, part of the company’s rigorous testing measures, also helped to raise vital funds for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

John Wakefield of the charity’s Thorne voluntary committee saw the fitting in action before accepting a cheque for £400.

Sally Crerar, head of community fundraising at Yorkshire Cancer Research, said: “This is a most unusual way to raise funds for Yorkshire Cancer Research as it must be the first time we have benefited from a donation following an event where a car is suspended in thin air!

“We would like to thank Pegler Yorkshire for choosing our charity to receive the most generous donation of £400.”

Marketing director for Pegler Yorkshire, Phill Jackson commented: “All our products go through rigorous testing measures before being introduced to the market but I agree this is a particularly unusual way of testing although it not only demonstrates the amazing strength of the product but has also enabled us to donate vital funds to a local charity.”

Yorkshire Cancer Research was chosen by Pegler Yorkshire because of its tireless work to help people in the Yorkshire region affected by cancer. Every penny raised is spent in our region and supports world-class research, diagnosis and treatment in Yorkshire.

The Tectite Pro fitting, typically used in commercial plumbing systems, will now form part of the range of fittings in the Pegler Yorkshire portfolio.

The 122nd AGM of the East Riding Valuers was held on January 6 at the Bell Hotel, Driffield.

Andrew Houlden was in the chair as President. The Association welcomed as its guests James O’Brien, Junior Vice President of the CAAV, Jeremy Moody, Secretary and adviser to the CAAV, Michael Glover, Chairman of Northern Group, Edward Stephenson, Secretary to Northern Group, James Holdroyd, President of Yorkshire Association, Philip Coles, Secretary North Yorkshire and South Durham Association.

The Association was also welcomed John Leese of McParland Finn Limited as guest speaker.

Ralph Ward of Frank Hill & Son, Patrington was elected President for the forthcoming year. This will be Mr Ward’s second term of office, having previously held the position in 1987.

There was a good attendance at the meeting and members listened to updates on current issues affecting agriculture such as CAP Reform, renewable energy developments and tax reliefs. Education and Agronomy Reports were received from Martin Swann, Edward Stephenson and Mark Caley.

The Association congratulated Georgina Horsley of Dee Atkinson & Harrison who had passed the rigorous examinations in November to be recommended as a Fellow of the Association.

Thomas Campion of Garrowby Estates had also achieved success in part of the exam. The meeting concluded with its annual luncheon in the Bell Hotel’s dining room.

PLANS by a recession beating firm to expand their storage facilities at a Brandesburton Industrial Estate look set to be given the go ahead today.

This is despite objections from several local businesses and residents who fear it would lead to the loss of prime farm land and further impact on a site which has been described as “a blemish on the landscape.”

Concerns have also been raised about localised flooding and the safety of staff and animals at a neighbouring cattery and kennels.

Waco UK, who have been manufacturing modular buildings at the site for over 25 years, have applied to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council to use a neighbouring 2.13 hectares of land for the additional storage of portable buildings at Catfoss Industrial Estate, Catfoss Lane.

The company has said that since the recession their fleet has increased to 4,500 units but their current storage site is “not fit for purpose”.

They claim that ground conditions, water logging, access and its distance from their factory which requires the use of a public road makes it unsuitable and moving to another site in Hull or the East Riding would push up unit costs.

“The recession has had an adverse impact on the manufacturing side of the business but has caused the hire side to grow.

“There are 132 employees on site and 10 sub-contractors, of which more than 60% live within 10 miles of the factory,” states the latest report to the Planning Committee.

The plans were first submitted to the East Riding Council in April 2010 but were refused because it was a Greenfield site in open countryside, there was no evidence that other sites had been considered, and it could set a precedent for the expansion of the industrial estate.

But the report states that there is now further supporting information about the company’s need for extra storage space next to their current site and evidence to suggest they had looked at alternative sites.

The revised plans have been recommended for approval by Brandesburton Parish Council, provided that planting is extended to the north east of the site to screen it from the A165 Bridlington Road.

The East Riding Council has received five letters of objection from local businesses and residents who are concerned that the development would lead to the loss of “high grade agricultural land”.

They have also stated that “the existing storage site is oppressive and a blemish on the landscape and this proposal would have further detrimental effects on the local landscape.”

There are also fears that increased surface water would lead to localised flooding, while concerns have been raised over the safety of staff and animals from the Brandebsurton Cattery and Kennels who use adjoining land.

There are also concerns that existing problems of large vehicles parking and turning on the access roads within the estate will be made worse.

The application, which has been recommended for approval subject to several conditions, is due to be considered by the Planning Committee at County Hall, Beverley today (February 2.)

ADULTS and children alike have been enjoying bespoke milkshake creations, traditional sweets and much more thanks to a new business on Scarborough Road.

The Snack Shack Deli which opened only four weeks ago on January 4 is the brain child of husband and wife team, Alice and Mike Corrigan which they hope will bring something a bit different to Driffield.

The Deli is divided into three sections, one selling sweets, both new and traditional, one providing hungry customers with sandwiches, paninis, soups and baked goods and another section offering milkshakes in flavours ranging from black jack sweets to apple pie and every chocolate bar imaginable in between and the Times & Post can confirm that these are surprisingly tasty.

Having been inspired by a friend’s business which sells numerous flavours of milkshake, the Deli boasts the title of being the first milkshake bar in the country to sell shakes flavoured with traditional sweets.

Having her own unique business has always been a dream of Alice’s and when the former Happy Shopper on Scarborough Road became available, husband Mike jumped at the chance to make this dream into a reality, in turn creating a treat heaven for people of all ages.

Mike, who also owns a recording studio in West Yorkshire said: “We talked about starting a business and I gave (Alice) the equipment to do it.”

The couple have designed and created the unique business themselves, with Mike building all of the counters and facilities.

“We are three shops in one which means we are getting trade from each corner and bringing something a bit different to Driffield,” said Mike.

And despite being new to Driffield the Deli has already become a big hit with youngsters and adults, surprising owners Alice and Mike who where well aware of the risk of starting up a new business in the current economic climate.

Mike, who met wife, Alice, in Driffield where she has lived for nine years, said: “We were a bit undecided about whether to do it due to the double dip recession but we decided to go for it and it’s paid off.”

The Corrigans are also keen to involve the community and local food producers in The Snack Shack Deli, recognising the importance of supporting the local business in the tough economic climate and giving something back to Driffield as a whole.

For more information about The Snack Shack Deli and news on the up and coming website visit Facebook- www.facebook.com/ssddriffield or search for Snack Shack Deli.

THE owners of Driffield’s Cattle Market car park have refused to reveal its current value - despite an official request from the town council.

Several years have passed since The Driffield Cattle Market Company was given planning permission to develop the site and surrounding area as a supermarket with housing and community facilities.

So far, no development has started.

The town council believes that retention of the car park as a free-to-use facility is vital to the future of the Capital of the Wolds and has asked for ownership to be transferred to its stewardship.

Councillors are concerned about the impact it could have if the car park was sold off as part of a scheme to develop the area with a supermarket.

They wrote to the current owners, the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, to inquire about the possibility of taking over the land.

But ERYC has refused to say what the car park is worth - or whether they would be willing to sell it to anyone other than the adjoining land owner with whom they are currently in discussions.

The situation caused annoyance among town councillors, and the authority has decided to write again to ERYC demanding answers to a series of probing questions - such as whether the adjoining landowner has first refusal over any other offer that might be made to buy the land.

Coun Mark Blakeston said: “Does the fact that ERYC is ‘in discussion’ with an adjoining landowner exclude any other interested party having information? If so, why is this the case and by what rule/regulation is it allowed?

“Assuming the discussions with the adjoining landowner are about the sale of the car park to them, why are they being singled out for such preferential consideration and by what rule/regulation is this allowed?

Coun Blakeston added: “What criteria are ERYC applying to the possible sale of the car park? If there are specific associated criteria - for example, will only sell to someone with a particular type of development plan - what are those criteria and by what rule/regulation are the ERYC entitled to set them?

“Does this particular adjoining landowner have first refusal over any other offer that might be made? If so, why?

Coun Blakeston concluded: “If the adjoining landowner is being given priority to purchase - to the extent that relevant information is being withheld from other potentially interested parties - this might prevent an offer of potentially higher value and/or overall benefit to the rate payers.”

John Read, valuations and estates manager for ERYC, told the town council: “While I am not aware that your council has made any formal request to acquire the car park, I would advise that such a request would not be considered appropriate at the present time and while the council is in discussion with the adjoining owner and in the circumstances, I do not consider it appropriate to provide any advice relating to the value of the land.

“While it is premature to predict what might happen to the car park in the future, I can assure you that issues relating to car parking provision will be considered by both Cabinet and the planning committee at the appropriate time.”

DRIFFIELD rugby club has chalked up an off-the-pitch victory following a decision to turn to natural energy to power its headquarters.

Driffield RUFC, one of the leading teams in Yorkshire Division One, signed up neighbours Dodds Solar to provide a £35,000 state-of-the-art solar PV (photovoltaic) installation on the roof of its Kelleythorpe clubhouse. The investment is forecast to pay for itself within eight years.

The club is known for its forward-thinking approach both on and off the field and, as well as providing accommodation for four senior sides and scores of youngsters throughout the season, the clubhouse is fast becoming one of East Yorkshire’s popular event venues.

Former player and now a member of the club’s executive committee, Ben Medhurst, explained how Dodds Solar, based at the nearby Kelleythorpe Industrial Estate, was one of 20 or so local companies to join the club’s new stakeholder sponsorship scheme.

He said: “We had also become aware of the potential financial benefits available through the Government-backed Feed in Tariff initiative but we knew we had to act quickly if we were to qualify for the higher rate return.

“Thankfully, we are a well-supported club and, with the help of a very proficient installation team from Dodds, we were able to raise sufficient funds and complete the project in just a couple of weeks.

“It was a big investment for the club but Driffield is a well-run, well-structured club that operates as much as a small business as a rugby playing organisation and we took what we believe was a very good commercial decision”.

Dodds managing director, Graham Dodds, said he expected other sports organisations to follow Driffield RUFC’s example. He added: “Most local rugby, soccer and cricket clubs rely on players and volunteers to keep the coffers in good shape, so cutting a big overhead cost such as electricity has got to be a good move. We forecast this will save Driffield RUFC more than £2,000 a year.”.

The new East Riding Community Hospital at Swinemoor Lane, Beverley will be open to welcome patients from 23 July 2012.

A revision to the opening date from late spring to summer has been necessary to enable a successful transfer of some services from three existing hospital sites to the new community hospital, on completion of construction work in June.

Alex Seale, NHS East Riding of Yorkshire’s Director of Commissioning, said: “The hospital is a landmark building that will provide high quality health care services for the East Riding community for many years to come.

Some minor, but unavoidable, delays in the construction programme have made it necessary to revise the Hospital’s opening date from late spring to summer. Our developers have encountered some issues with their supply chain. It has also been necessary to carry out some modifications to the hospital ceilings to help improve sound absorption throughout the building.”

All patient services will remain in place at Beverley Westwood Hospital until the transfer. Referrals for community beds for Driffield and Hornsea patients will continue as they are at present, until the full transfer of inpatient services to the East Riding Community Hospital.

Outpatient, therapies and minor injuries services provided at Hornsea Cottage Hospital and Driffield Alfred Bean Hospital are not affected by the opening of the new East Riding Community Hospital and will continue to be provided at these locations.

Dr Gina Palumbo, Chair of the East Riding of Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “East Riding patients will very soon have access to a full range of diagnostic and therapy services, as well as excellent stroke and cardiac rehabilitation care within their new community hospital.

“Whilst it is disappointing that there is a short delay in getting up and running, our absolute priority is our patients. We must be confident that everything is in place before we welcome them to the new hospital, and we are asking people to bear with us for a short while longer.

Karen Knapton, Chairman of the NHS Humber Cluster, added:“I am delighted that one of the final pieces of the jigsaw for the East Riding’s vision for investment in community services is coming to fruition. Patients across the County will benefit from more services closer to home.

“I particularly want to thank local residents for their patience during the construction period, and members of our Local Community Liaison Group for their longstanding support throughout the project.”

Additional information

Services at the new Hospital will be provided by Humber NHS Foundation Trust and Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust. A phased approach will begin with outpatient services provided from 23 July and full inpatient services transferring from the weekend 28/29 July. Patients normally accessing outpatient clinics at Beverley Westwood will receive information about the new hospital with their appointment letters.

The new Community Hospital for the East Riding will provide residents with an NHS facility that meets NHS East Riding of Yorkshire’s vision to bring more services from the larger hospitals outside the East Riding into the local community, with neighbourhood care teams supporting patients closer to home. Services include:

o 30 beds that provide intermediate care/rehabilitation and palliative care

Outpatient consultations and treatments, including a state-of-the-art audiology suite

Minor Injuries Unit

GP out of hours services

Diagnostics (including digital x-ray, ultrasound and facilities for mobile CT and MRI scanning)

Therapy services for adults and children

The building’s design meets the highest environmental standards, with the wards and clinical areas based on a central ‘street’ layout which makes use of natural light and ventilation to provide a pleasant, therapeutic environment for patient care. New footpaths, cycleways and pedestrian crossings on Swinemoor Lane will enhance access to the hospital. A new road junction complete with the latest traffic signal technology will allow buses to enter the hospital site to drop patients and visitors safely near the main entrance.

NHS East Riding of Yorkshire marked the completion of a £1.3 million improvement programme at Alfred Bean Hospital, Driffield in May 2011.

· A £1m+ refurbishment of Hornsea Cottage Hospital is proposed for 2012/13 to substantially improve the building, including a new front entrance and reception area for the hospital, improved x-ray facilities and the creation of additional space for the neighbouring GP practice.

A FAMILY butcher business has gone on the market for the first time in more 100 years with a price tag of offers in excess of £680,000.

Established in 1896, Charter’s Butchers is a family run business passed down from generation to generation which has two stores, one in Brandesburton and the other in Leven.

The business is home to the famous Charter’s Pork Pies, made to a century old recipe.

Mr Kevan Vickers, 49 – one half of Charter’s Butchers, said: “We’re famous for our pork pies because the recipe hasn’t changed in over 100 years. We only use the best ingredients and local fresh pork.”

The decision to sell was not an easy one for Mr Vickers and his wife Sara, 44, who bought the business in 2001 from Mrs Vickers’ father, Richard Charter.

Mr Vickers said, “I started working here when I was 16 and my wife and I were able to buy the business 10 years ago. We hoped that it would be passed onto the next generation, but unfortunately, there is no one to take it over, our family have other commitments and it is time for us to move on before we’re too old.”

Charter’s has seen very few changes over the years and has remained a pinnacle of the village community.

Mr Vickers recalls, “When I started working here over 30 years ago there was an abattoir and slaughterhouse; everything was done on site.

“Unfortunately, they have since gone, but the property remains a substantial size.”

In fact, it is not just their business Mr and Mrs Vickers will be waving goodbye to, but also their home.

Mrs Vickers said: “Visitors comment on how deceptively large the property is. We have the main store and then our five bedroom home adjoining.”

Originally owned by Mrs Vickers’s childless Great Great Uncle, Richard ‘Dick’ Prescott, the butcher’s was then passed onto Mrs Vickers’s Grandpa and has remained in the family ever since. And with a century old business comes a century worth of custom: “We do have loyal customers visiting us, but we also have visitors from out of town who have heard of us via word of mouth.”, says Mr Vickers. And when asked if they will miss running the family business, Mr Vickers added, “Of course. We’ll be extremely sad to see it go, but it had to change hands eventually and that time has come.”

Charter’s Butchers is up for sale on a Freehold basis with Kings Business Transfer.

An EVENT designed to boost business for local food producers will be held at the Driffield Showground later this month.

The free informal event on May 28 will provide an excellent networking opportunity for food producers, retailers and hospitality businesses in our area.

Local food producers will get a fantastic chance to showcase their business and products whilst potentially meeting new buyer contacts.

David Nowell, who is food and beverage executive at Beverley Tickton Grange and Chair of the East Riding of Yorkshire Local Food Network, said: “At Beverley Tickton Grange we have a real passion for using local products wherever we can, discovering farmers, growers and producers at events like this.

“There is a real satisfaction in dealing with like-minded artisans who are as passionate about their product as we are about ours and local food enhances the visitor experience by connecting consumers to the area and its culture and heritage.”

It will be all systems go in the mobile demonstration kitchen as local chefs carry out cookery demonstrations and tastings throughout the day using marvellous produce available in the East Riding of Yorkshire and the surrounding area.

It is hoped the event will inspire hospitality businesses to try new, local, seasonal dishes to add to their menus.

The new ‘Enjoy Local Food & Drink’ guide will also be launched at the event providing information on where to buy and enjoy local food and drink in and around the East Riding of Yorkshire, together with a food festival and events diary and a farmers’ markets calendar.

Funded through the Coast, Wolds, Wetlands and Waterways LEADER programme, the guide will be available from the end of May at East Riding of Yorkshire Council tourist information centres, customer service centres and libraries.

It will also be available at participating businesses, farmers’ markets, food festivals and country shows.

If you would like to attend the free producer event or would find out more about the ERYLFN, please contact Julia Soukup on 01482 391655 or email Julia.soukup@eastriding.gov.uk

The last day of term saw Kilham School celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in style.

In May, pupils built a willow dome on the school field as a permanent marker of the Queen’s 60 years on the throne. It has sprouted really well and now looks superb.

It was officially opened on Friday by Mrs Teresa Maggs, a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at the school, and did a great deal of the organising and building of the dome, which was funded by the PTFA.

Prior to the official opening of the dome the whole school had a ‘street party’ on the school playground. All the children bought a pack up, the staff pooled resources to make a buffet spread; there was decorative bunting and Union Jack flags on all the tables. The children looked fantastic - all patriotically dressed in red, white and blue.

During the week each child made a crown in class and they were paraded around the field. These will also be worn on Monday as Kilham village has it’s own celebration of the Diamond Jubilee, with many events over the weekend. There will be decorated floats, Kilham School’s float is a castle and the lucky children who were drawn out of a hat will be wearing their crowns as they parade through the village dressed as ‘Kings and Queens’.

The final celebration on Friday afternoon was the letting off of nearly 500 helium balloons - £1 was donated for each balloon and the one that travels the furthest will win a cash prize. They were last seen heading over toward York.

A funeral service was held at the East riding Crematorium, Octon on Friday, June 1 for Mrs Irene Barnes of North Street, Nafferton, who died in Scarborough Hospital on May 27. She was 90.

The service was conducted by the Rev Malcolm Exley.

Irene was born in Pocklington and attended school in Warter. She lived at Aurnham Dale and Painslack Farms before moving to live in Nafferton. She was a very active person, loved looking after her house, cleaning and cooking, she also loved the garden. She enjoyed helping her daughter Elizabeth get her horses ready when they went to the Horse shows and also got pleasure from the pigeons and fishes.

Chief mourners: Elizabeth Barnes (daughter), Leslie Hoggard (cousin), Betty Kirby (goddaughter), Steve Haire also rep Pete Wadsworth, Mr Chris Atkinson (snr), Chris & Mo Atkinson, Edward & Andrew Atkinson, Alan Dawson, Peter & Margaret Rounding, Ann & William Wilkinson rep Andrew,Rebekah & Rachael.

Others present: Pete Davis rep Judy Davis, Annette Rogers rep Paul, Donna Braithwaite & Tricia Ellis rep Nafferton Surgery.Billy & Sue Waites. George Dixon, Andrew Parker, Val Baines, Peter Johnson, Mary Slater rep Chris Slater, Stephen Burdass, Peter Hillaby, Jim Adams, Malcolm & Pat Hall, Sam Jackson & Susan Davidson,

A funeral service was held at the East Riding Crematorium on Friday, June 1 for Mr Maurice Noddle of Northfield Road, Driffield, who died peacefully in Northfield Manor Nursing Home on May 23. He was 76.

The service was conducted by the Rev Malcolm Exley and the organist was Mr Peter Maw.

Maurice was born and raised in Harpham where he attended the village school until ll years of age moving on to St Georges at Bridlington.

On leaving school at 15 he began his mechanics apprenticeship with Richardsons of Driffield. He served his National Service from 21 to 24 with the Remy working mainly on military helicopters whilst based at Middle Wallop in Somerset. On his demob he returned to Richardsons for a further 20 years. He then moved on to working with HGV’s at TV Pickering, which then became Eling Transport, until his official retirmenet at 65. He returned to work six months later with Kitchings of Nafferton until ill health forced him into retirement at 73.

He had a lifelong passion for motorbikes and in his later years served as a mechanical scrutineer for the Auto66 Motorcycle Club which he thoroughly enjoyed.

His work was his hobby but he also enjoyed playing and watching darts and snooker.

He married Barbara in 1962 and they went on to have 5 daughters, 8 grandchildren and last year a great grandson.

Maurice was a true and gentle soul and a loving family man who will be forever missed by all who knew him.

Chief mourners: Barbara Noddle (wife), Mandy & Vince Kneeshaw (daughter & son in law), Sharon & Leslie Roberts (daughter & son in law) rep Dean Roberts (grandson), Yvonne Haigman & Paul Simpson (daughter & partner), Jayne & Nick Berry (daughter & son in law), Helen Noddle & Neil Hoggarth (daughter & partner), Sophie & Adam Kneeshaw (grandchildren), Craig Roberts (grandson) rep Rachel Millen & Nathan (partner & great grandson), Jana & Tyrel Berry (grandchildren), Daniel Noddle rep Chloe Hoggarth (grandchildren).

Others present: Mr H W Thompson rep Mrs M Thompson, Mr L Rawdon, Valerie Peacock rep Judith Naylor, Brian & June Leech, Eileen Schofield, Marjorie Woodmansey rep Dolly Woodmansey, Sheila Cowton, Angela Cowton, Mr Don Danby, Mr & Mrs John Eling, Mr & Mrs D Eling, David Shields rep Carol, Dave Rugg rep Nancy, Jackie Rugg, Kevin Hood rep Julie, Mr & Mrs R Hood rep Timothy & Nicholas, Mr B Cutler rep Ken Allan & Barry Milner, Malcolm Dandy, Paul & Gillian Wood, Phil Addy rep Wendy, Jeff West rep Viv, Mr D Ireland, Malcolm Sowersby, Mr & Mrs M Hodgson rep Janet & Barry Foreman, Mr & Mrs P Jackson, Gill Tice, Mrs F Allerston (sister), Derek Kneeshaw, Bill Kitching, Mr & Mrs P Dawson, Mr M Kellington, John Davies, Alec Oxtoby rep Ella, Mr Orman, Trevor Pickering, Sally Wright, Margaret Leech, Terence Leech, Neil Leech, Maurice Cardwell, Gordon Ness, Len Edmond, Peter Strangeway rep Mona, David Robinson, Janet Hakner, Harry & Gillian Leech, Mr & Mrs R Sissons rep the family, Ian & Catherine Kitching rep H Kitching & Sons, Tracey McNellis rep Northfield Manor, Mr & Mrs J Dean, Mr M Rowntree, Wendy Simpson, Jim Sterriker, Frank Simpson rep Christine & Paul Nalton, Kevin & Tanya Gowlett, Martin Baker rep Auto UK, John Robinson rep Auto UK, Neil & Susan Allerston, Brian & Eileen Dawson,

Luttons CP School, West Lutton celebrated the Queen’s Jubilee in traditional style with an English Tea Party.

Parents and members of the community attended and the children served delicious biscuits, cakes and scones with jam and cream.

The homemade biscuits and cakes had been made by the children themselves during their after-school baking club.

The children wore outfits of red, white and blue as the Tea Party event highlighted to them the importance of the Queen as well as celebrating the jubilee, and bringing the community closer together.

Also on display was decorated bunting designed by the children. There was be a range of exciting activities and games and everyone was invited to decorate a fabric tile to make a wall hanging to commemorate the event.

Rachel Macdonald, Governor and Baking Club Co-ordinator said: “The children have worked hard to make the cakes and biscuits.”

A landlord who illegally received more than £60,000 in benefits after his wife moved in to his property is facing jail.

Majed Mohammed-Redah, 54, of Mill Street, Driffield, was paid housing and council tax relief in the name of Abeer Abood, 44, for more than five years.

His wife had been accused of falsely claiming the benefits by failing to declare she was living with her husband at a house in Maida Vale, west London.

But the case against Abood was dropped after Mohammed-Redah pleaded guilty to acquiring criminal property.

She walked free from court while Mohammed-Redah was remanded in custody before sentencing on June 29.

The Old Bailey heard that the false claims for housing and council tax benefits were first made in September 2004.

In what was described as an ‘unusual arrangement’, the money was first paid to a lettings agency Freeman International.

Although a total of £111,311.39 was paid out in benefits between September 29 2004 and February 8 2010, only £61,000 was received by Mohammed-Redah.

The court heard that analysis of the handwriting on the benefit claim documents was inconclusive as to who was responsible.

Prosecutor Alastair Smith said: “Considering the evidence as it presented itself as to the documents, the view was taken that it was not in the public interest to proceed alone against Mrs Abood and accordingly I offer no evidence against her.”

Abood, of Rodney Court, Maida Vale, denied making a false statement by failing to disclose she was living with her husband and he was her landlord.

Mohammed-Redah admitted acquiring criminal property.

Well known Driffield man Richard Sharp pictured here with Richardson directors Paul and Toby Richardson, together with some of the parts staff has recently retired after 48 years with the Company.

Richard joined Richardsons parts department, then run by Len Edmond, in May 1964, and on Len’s retirement in 1993 became parts manager at Driffield, eventually and additionally managing the parts department at Bridlington as well.

When Richard joined, Len was already developing the department to become the foremost supplier of parts to garages in Hull, the East Riding and North Yorkshire. Richard’s career developed alongside the growth of the wholesale parts supply business to the motor trade.

He was appointed as parts sales representative and became the Company’s main contact for this side of Richardson’s parts business, supplying garages as far apart as Withernsea in Holderness, and Helmsley in North Yorkshire. His responsibilites included regular visits the these customers and ensuring that they received the best possible service. He also arranged for, and supervised parts supplies to many public services organisations including the Police and Council garages, as well as many large fleet owners in the area

Richard has many memories of his early days at the Company when wholesale supply was in it’s infancy. He recalls using the “shop bike” to take parts to the EYMS bus depot then on Westgate, and to the railway station, for delivery to customers throughout the East Riding. Parts for Holderness went first to EYMS and then via the Connor and Graham buses.

Direct van deliveries started with an old Ford Thames van soon developing into a small fleet of Ford Transits for deliveries throughout the area

During his career Richard has seen many changes in the parts supply market and is now looking forward to a well earned retirement.

Martin Oxtoby another long serving member of Richardons staff takes over from Richard as Parts Manager.

A scheme to help unemployed people start their own business is proving a hit in the East Riding.

The New Enterprise Allowance (NEA) is part of the government’s ‘back to work’ programme targeted at those who have been unemployed and claiming Jobseekers’ Allowance for more than six months and are considering self-employment.

The NEA in the East Riding involves intensive hands-on support and guidance from the council’s business services team.

Adrian Shaw, business services manager, said: “The East Riding has achieved good results with the New Enterprise Allowance. Since the scheme was launched last August, we have helped more than 50 businesses to start up in the East Riding, guiding long-term unemployed people who have accessed the NEA into self-employment.”

Councillor Jane Evison, portfolio holder for economic development, tourism and rural issues, said: “It is excellent news that the NEA is doing so well in the East Riding. I congratulate all those who have taken the plunge and started a business through the NEA and also the council’s business services team for their professional expertise in helping steer the scheme to such successful outcomes.”

The National Enterprise Allowance scheme involves intensive mentoring from the council’s business services team to help clients with all aspects of starting up and running a successful business. As part of the process, the team hold workshops to ensure that people are fully prepared for the task. Business advisers also work with clients for six months after they have started trading to help the fledgling business overcome all the typical obstacles it will encounter.

A THUG who twice smashed a walking stick into the face of a pensioner in a fight to steal her car has been locked up for five years with a judge saying he deserved much more.

Widow Angela Mayger, 73, was frozen with terror as 20-year-old traveller Gary Smith broke in to her hall, screaming: “Give me the keys to your car.”

His face covered with a scarf, he became angry at not being given the keys so punched her in face, pushed her round and then slammed her head against a door. He repeatedly screamed “Give me the keys to your car.”

Mrs Mayger was making supper at home when she had heard the door bell ring. She answered the door thinking it was her son as she lives alone. Confronted with Smith she tried to defend herself with her walking stick.

Jailing Smith for five years Recorder Julian Goose QC, criticised the crown for not seeking to press a robbery charge saying it was wrongly handled and he deserved at least 10 years.

Recorder Goose, QC, told Smith: “You violently and viciously attacked an elderly woman at night .You put her to the ground as you attacked her. The pictures I have seen show the victim with severe bruising to her head, eyes and arms. In the victim impact report Mrs Mayger said she was shocked by the level of violence used against her. She says that every day she lives with the fear that once you are released you will come back and visit her again. A woman of 73 now lives in fear of violence because of you. This was in effect a robbery in the home and a weapon taken from the victim which was used to hit her.

“I have made it clear in my remarks the offence of burglary is one which should have been charged with robbery. Had it been an offence of robbery the sentencing guidelines indicate a sentence of between 12 and 15 years.”

Hull Crown Court heard (Friday June 15) Smith who was high on drink and cannabis, snatched Mrs Mayger’s walking stick. He turned even more violent. He bludgeoned her with the walking stick twice in her face. He then threw it at her.

In terrible pain, Mrs Mayger made a grab for her car keys after Smith snatched them from her. Brave Mrs Mayger tried to wrestle them back as he ran out the door to her car.

Crown barrister Jane Bryan told the court Smith jumped in to the driver’s seat and fled with a second traveller Richard Miley, 23, reversing off Mrs Mayger’s driveway. The travellers sped off towards Bridlington only to crash the new Citroen C3 into a lamp-post and run off on foot.

Mr Mayger was left with concussion, two black eyes a swollen face and severe bruising as a result of simply answering the door to a stranger.

Images Mrs Mayger’s battered and bruised face triggered a wave of sympathy after the attack at 9pm on February 9. Mrs Mayger was inundated with flowers and the police installed a panic alarm in her home.

Speaking soon after the ordeal, Mrs Mayger said: “He punched me on the right hand side of my forehead with a clenched fist. He banged my head against the door. He hit me straight away with the walking stick, very hard to the left hand side of my forehead. It was very painful, but I was so shocked I did not realise how painful it was at the time. He hit me again with the walking stick to my forehead.

“I thought I was safe in my own home. All my doors and windows have locks and I have a burglar alarm. I was very frightened. I was in shock after it happened, which I think could have been a good thing. I felt like I had been battered. It sounds silly, but my legs were quivering, although I think I must have been quite tough.”

Both men handed themselves into a police station. Neither have paid for the damage to the car which cost more than £2,000 to repair. Both denied involvement and said they had been out looking to kill pheasants after a day drinking heavily in Smith’s caravan. Both live on a traveller site at Green Lane, Kilham, just down the road from Mrs Mayger.

Both pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicle taking at Hull Crown Court. Smith pleaded guilty to burglary at Mrs Mayger’s home in Backhouse Lane, Kilham, East Yorkshire.

Smith has a string of 20 previous conviction for affray, stealing a car, criminal damage, theft and two assaults.

Smith’s barrister Steven Garth told Hull Crown Court: “The defendant carried out this despicable and cowardly attack on this old lady. It was only when he sobered up did he realise. He is just 20 years old and a member of the traveler community which is well known by people in the village who accept them as part of village life.

“At the time of the offence he had been drinking all day in his caravan from the early morning. He was extremely drunk and to compound matters he was smoking cannabis. He remembers little he was almost senseless. It seems he was attracted by Mrs Mayger’s car. It was not a targeted offence”

Recorder Goose, QC, jailed Smith for five years and disqualified him from driving for two years. Miley, who had a previous conviction for burglary and vehicle taking, was jailed for three months – meaning he was due for release immediately because of his time already spent in prison.