Lady of many roles

Joan continues to lead workshops for school parties at York’s two main museums. One day she’s a Victorian school mistress and the next a Roman. Sometimes she is simply herself with a group of thirty 7 year olds learning about some facet of the city’s history.

Joan-2013-kingsMuch of her other time, Joan is leading a Pastoral Visiting team at St Michael le Belfrey that calls in on elderly, housebound and sick people in the church. The people she visits are very appreciative of her – she’s made lots of friends, but often comes face to face with infirmity and bereavement.

Next Story: Grandchildren 

Grandchildren

Alex and Emily at Beningborough Hall

Alex and Emily at Beningborough Hall

Alex and Emily came to stay again in the summer. We had a great time, visiting the National Railway Museum, Scarborough beach, Beningborough Hall Adventure Playground, having fun with lots of smiles and energetic jaunts. We were officially exhausted at the end of the week.

AlexEm-2013-cases

Time for home after a week in York

In September Emily started proper school – she looks so tiny alongside the other children, but as a June baby she is one of the youngest in her year. Alex has started football coaching on Saturday mornings – Manchester United may yet find a replacement for Ryan Giggs!

Next Story: Family Gatherings

Family gatherings

Stephensons gather at Wesley and Deborah's 10th anniversary

The Stephensons met up for their annual meal in Kenilworth in January and then for a bigger party at the Essex County Ground in Chelmsford to celebrate Wesley and Deborah’s tenth wedding anniversary in February.

Joan with her brothers and sisters

Joan with her brothers and sisters

The Ashmore’s met up for their annual party in Devon in October. We’re beginning to think that it’s time for the next generation to take on the organisation of these events. A sign that we’re not getting any younger.

 

Next Story: Christmas at Home

Christmas at Home

Wesley and family with the Bishop of Bradbury

Wesley and family with the Bishop of Bradwell

This year we’re at home again for Christmas and we think that just about all the family will be here in York on Christmas Day.

Wesley and Deborah are settled in Chelmsford; Wesley was baptised and confirmed at his local church this year. He often puts in long hours as a producer in BBC Radio Current Affairs, now back in Broadcasting House. Deborah continues in her management role as Assistant Editor at BBC Essex.

Matthew and Laura

Matthew and Laura

Matthew and Laura are happy to be back in Cambridge where Matthew has a permanent job back at the games company he left to move to Aberdeen. Laura is working hard as a fellow at Gonville and Caius College.

Matthew has made an animated film They Both Explode that seems to be popular with animation festivals across the world. It’s a good showcase for his work.

Back to Claremont News 2013
Back further to Claremont News 2012

Claremont News 2012

Image of All Saints Pavement, York

All Saints Pavement, York

Another year passes and we need to bring you up to date with the news from Claremont Terrace in York.

Joan has stepped up to become Pastoral visiting co-ordinator at St Michael le Belfrey. A voluntary yet challenging job within the church. She is still working as a Learning Facilitator at York Museums Trust and has even set foot back in the classroom at her old school for a bit of supply teaching.

The housing charity Restore has expanded rapidly in 2012. It now gives 16 men a home in four shared houses in the city.

Wesley and Deborah have both been promoted in their BBC jobs.

Matthew is working on an animated TV pilot and he and Laura are moving back to Cambridge.

Warwick visited both of his brothers this year on his own – with the help of his support workers.

Barrie delivered a series of workshops for York Stories 800 – gathering stories from the Armed Forces Community.

The Claremont Terrace Residents’ Association was born out of Neighbourhood Watch. Barrie is chairman and Joan is Social Secretary.

Our grandchildren continue to delight us – they came to stay in York in the summer to give mum and dad a rest. They had a great time and so did we with trips to Scarborough Beach and the Railway Museum.

Our holiday this year was as wet as Yorkshire – the Dales excelled themselves in precipitation.

So read on to find out more ->