Rotary Club of Lunesdale February 2017 Bonanza Cake Sale!

Monthly news and views from the Church and the Community. A Rainbow Parish production by the Church of England in the Lune Valley Around Kirkby Lonsdale Rotary Club of Lunesdale February 2017 Bonanza Cake Sale!

It’s time to get your chef’s apron on and get baking! This Cake Sale will provide a unique fundraising oppor- tunity for a limited number of charities on a first come first served basis. If you are associated with eg a Scout group, Girl Guides, Nursery, Air Ambulance, Church, Can- cer Care etc then this will be of interest to you. There will be a nominal charge of £5 per charity to cover costs. The Cake Sale will take place in the Lunesdale Hall, Kirkby Lonsdale on Saturday 25 March from 10.30am -2pm. Charities taking part are requested to encourage family, friends and neighbours to bake and donate delicious Kirkby High Street cakes for sale on the day. The more cakes the better. All It's official—Kirkby Lonsdale has one of the country's the proceeds of the cakes sold by the participating chari- best high streets. We were shortlisted in the Great ties will be for them. British High Street competition's Village category There are superb bakers in the villages throughout the (based on population) and were runners up to Pateley Lune Valley and the variety of cakes is great eg Victoria Bridge. The town was awarded £500 which will go into Sponge, Lemon Drizzle, Chocolate, Coffee, Ginger, Fruit community projects. Tourism and Town Manager Sa- and not forgetting the ever popular Cup Cakes all of which rah Ross, and Town Councillor Allan Muirhead, trav- and more we hope to have an excellent choice of for the elled to London in December for the award ceremony sale. Please put your baking skills to good use by sup- at Lancaster House. The judges praised the town, fol- porting the event, providing a treat for the taste buds, lowing their visit towards the end of last year. and helping worthwhile charities in the process. Allan said: 'We'd like to thank everyone in town who If you personally and independently wish to bake and do- made the judges welcome and showed them our typi- nate a cake the Rotary Club would be delighted to hear cal warm hospitality. Kirkby Lonsdale was recognised from you. Tea/coffee, and yes of course, a piece of cake as being a town well worth visiting. We have a lot to will be on sale during the morning and soup and a roll will offer and the footfall we've enjoyed following all the be on sale at lunch time. publicity around the Great British High Street competition, and the Christmas Market and Fair, has been ab- To take part or for more information please leave a mes- solutely wonderful. sage as soon as possible on the website www.lunesdalerotary.org.uk or tel 015242 73166. 'We'd like to especially thank the Chamber of Trade members who do so much to help make the town an Deadline for March AKL: Midday Wednesday 15 attractive venue. The Chamber deserves the support of February. Nothing received after the deadline can be included. all who do business here. After all, everyone benefits.'

Please email submissions to [email protected]. Editorial matters: Contact the editorial team at A final word from Sarah: 'We learned such a lot about [email protected] Advertising: For advertising ac- marketing and making the most of our assets. We'll counts email [email protected] Payment for adverts: Mail to AKL, Lunesdale Hall, Bective Rd, Kirkby Lonsdale, definitely enter the competition again.' LA6 2BG. For all other advertising matters: email allanmuir- [email protected]

1 Monthly news and views from the Church and the Community. A Rainbow Parish production by the Church of England in the Lune Valley Food Bank News Water Aid Coffee Morning

A group of children from St.Mary's Primary School are A coffee morning to raise money and awareness for Wa- organising their own food bank collections for King’s ter Aid will be held on Saturday 18th March 2017, 10 am food bank in Kendal. If you like to help others, please to 12pm in Casterton Village Hall. bring any non-perishable food or household items to the main reception at the school, during school hours 8.45- Please start the New Year saving your spare change in a 3.15 Monday-Friday. There will be a list of items re- jam jar to raise funds for this charity; jars will be collect- quired, for the collection, available at school every ed at the coffee morning. month. Your help would be greatly appreciated. More information from Jean Lobley 015242 73476 Will, Jack J, Jack H and Daniel Y (Years 3-6)

THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND Rainbow Team: Team Rector: Revd. Richard Snow, The Lupton: Churchwardens: Mrs Margaret Lambert, Brow Rectory, Vicarage Lane, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, LA6 2BA Head, Cow Brow, Lupton, LA6 1PJ, 015395 67478, Mrs Grace 015242 72044, [email protected]. Team Curate: Lewis, Middle Fell House, Lupton, Carnforth LA6 2QB, 015395 Revd Anne Pettifor, Cross House, Whittington, Carnforth LA6 67406. DCC Secretary: Mrs Eleanor Higton, Hill Crest, Cow 2NX 015242 71904, [email protected]. Lay Read- Brow, Lupton, LA6 1PJ 015395 67521, elea- ers: Mrs Liz Dew, 9 Burton Park, Burton in Kendal, Carnforth [email protected]. DCC Treasurer and PCC Repre- LA6 1JB, 01524 781645, [email protected], Sue sentative: Mr Arthur Oakden, Tarnside House, Lupton, LA6 O'Loughlin, Elm Cottage, Elmsfield Lane, Holme, LA6 1RN, 2PP, 015395 66945, [email protected]. 015395 84028. Parish Administrator: Mrs Victoria Hazlett, Par- ish Office, 1 Bective Road, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, LA6 Mansergh: Churchwarden: Mrs Wendy Hadwin, Mansergh 2BG, 015242 71320, [email protected]. PCC Lay Hall Farm, Mansergh, LA6 2EN, 015242 71397. DCC Secre- Chair: Mr Merlin Hibbs, Low Fell House, Barbon, Carnforth, LA6 tary: Mrs Sue Harrison, Belle Vue Farmhouse, Mansergh, LA6 2LJ, 015242 76410, [email protected]. PCC Secretary: Sue 2EJ, 015242 72448, [email protected]. DCC Pelter, 015242 73284. PCC Treasurer: Mr Robert Cass, 17 Treasurer: Mrs Ann Humphries, The Gate House, Old Stable Mitchelgate, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, LA6 2BE, 015242 Yard, Rigmaden, Mansergh, LA6 2ET, 015242 76526, ahum- 71218, [email protected]. Assistant Treasurer: Mrs Dilys [email protected]. McLaughlin, Applegarth, 3 Gallery Court, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, LA6 2AQ, 015242 71164. Middleton: Churchwarden and Treasurer: Mr Peter Yorke, Ellers, Middleton, LA6 2LZ, 015242 76420, [email protected], Barbon: Churchwarden: Mr Charles Howarth, 3 School DCC Secretary: Anne Dehany, Smailthorn, Middleton, Kirkby Lane, Barbon, LA2 2LP, 015242 76283, [email protected]. Lonsdale, LA6 DCC Treasurer: Mr Roger Groves, Kemps Hill, Moorthwaite 2LY, 015242 76075, [email protected]. Lane, Barbon, Carnforth, LA6 2LP, 015242 76322 rog- [email protected]. PCC Representative: Mrs Lois Neal, Oak- Preston Patrick: Churchwardens: Mr Tony Mason, Mount bank, Bentinck Drive, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DE, 015242 Pleasant, Gatebeck, LA8 0HS, 015395 67353, ma- 72525, [email protected], DCC Secretary: Mrs Mary Gold- [email protected], Mrs Sue Sanderson, The Old School, ie, 11 The Maltings, Whittington, Carnforth, LA6 2NJ, 015242 Knott Edge, Crooklands, Nr. Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7NR, 73839, [email protected]. 015395 66967, [email protected]. DCC Representa- tive: Mrs Yvonne Lucas, 5 Eaveslea, New Road, Kirkby Lons- Casterton: Churchwardens: Ron Bulman, Brownthwaite dale, LA6 2AB, 015242 72791. PCC Representative: Mrs Jean Fold, Casterton, LA6 2SF, 015242 71075, Fry Apartment D, 17 Windermere Road, Kendal LA9 4QJ [email protected] and Stephen Evans, The Old 01539 454365, [email protected]. DCC Treasurer: Mrs Vicarage, Casterton, LA6 2SA, 07973 173546, ste- Tina Allen, Gatebeck Cottages, Gatebeck LA8 0FS, 015395 [email protected]. Secretary and PCC Representative: 67687. Mrs Gill Sykes, Old Manor, High Casterton, Carnforth, LA6 2SD, 015242 72143, [email protected]. DCC C. OF E. SCHOOLS: St Mary’s Primary, Kendal Rd, Kirkby Treasurer: Mr Tom Herd, Casterton Cottage, Casterton, Lonsdale, LA6 2DN, 015242 71334. St Patrick’s, Endmoor, Carnforth, LA6 2SF, 015242 71203, Kendal, LA8 0HH, 015395 67388. [email protected]. THE METHODIST CHURCH: Rev'd Wendy Thornton, Kendal Hutton Roof: Churchwardens: Mrs Anne Huntington, The Methodist Circuit, 015242 62758 or mobile 07788 653 000, Post Office, Hutton Roof, LA6 2PG, 015242 71213. Mr David [email protected]. Read, Nanny Hall, Hutton Roof, Carnforth, LA6 2PG, 015242 71631, [email protected]. DCC Treasurer: Mrs Alison ST JOSEPH’S RC CHURCH: Back Lane, Kirkby Lonsdale. Newton, Low House Hutton Roof, LA6 2PG, 015242 73867, Sunday Mass, 9am. During the week, as announced. Parish [email protected]. Priest Canon Luiz Ruscillo, The Presbytery, St Mary’s RC Church, Hornby. Tel. 015242 21246. Kirkby Lonsdale: Churchwarden: Churchwardens Team led by Mrs Anne Foulerton, Gatelands, High Biggins, Carnforth, FRIENDS’ MEETING HOUSE: Preston Patrick Sundays LA6 2NP, 015242 71281, [email protected]: DCC Sec- 10.30, Warden 015395 61163. Brigflatts Sundays 10.30am, retary: Vacancy. DCC Treasurer: See Mr T Herd (above, Cast- Warden, 015396 20005. erton), PCC Representatives: John Preston, The Old School- house, LA6 2DX, 015242 72509, johnpres- VOLUNTEER DRIVER SCHEME: 07788 52 25 11 [email protected], Anne Foulerton (as above) and Mary Blanchard. CUMBRIA POLICE: Emergency 999, non-emergency 101

2 Monthly news and views from the Church and the Community. A Rainbow Parish production by the Church of England in the Lune Valley From the Team Ministry

How long should we wait for answers to prayer? brates the feast of Candlemas. This is 40 days after Christmas, when Mary, like all other new mothers, I was passing by our television when I noticed a look of would seek Purification after delivering a baby. Also, as terror on a lady’s face. I was drawn in to find out wheth- their first born child, Joseph and Mary would dedicate er she perhaps for example, had just been diagnosed Jesus to God, by presenting Jesus at the Temple and with cancer or just lost her husband? Thankfully the make a redeeming sacrifice for him. At the Temple were cause of her terror was neither of these, she had just two elderly people, Simeon a devout Jew, and Anna a returned from a Pleasure Cruise! Apparently the captain prophetess. Simeon had prayed to God and asked that of the ship had set sail, believing they were going to ex- he could see God’s Messiah when he came. Now we are perience a slight squall, which had turned out to be a not told how long Simeon had waited for this, but God terrible storm. During the storm, this lady who had never had promised him that he would see the Messiah before been on a cruise before, feared for her life. She admitted he died. she did not believe in God, but on this occasion she found herself pleading with God to save her. The first As Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus came into the Temple thing to note is that all humans have a God shaped hole courts, the Holy Spirit made sure that Simeon was not that they need filled, particularly when they are acutely only there to greet them, but God told Simeon that this stressed by something or someone that they cannot baby was indeed the Christ, the one Simeon had been control. waiting for. Simeon’s response was that he could now die happy, as God had kept his promise to Simeon. Sime- I remember attending a Prayer Group when a member on declared that Jesus had come to save all people, both was praying for a house sale to go through, but in a 6 non Jew and Jew. Just after this, the Holy Spirit also month period, the sale had fallen through 3 times. God brought Anna to see the Holy family. Her response at was not answering the prayer, was He? Apparently, the seeing Jesus, was to recognise him as the Messiah and to young couple were not looking in the right place to buy a praise God for His great gift to human kind. replacement house. As soon as they did, their house sale went through very smoothly. Had the original sale gone So how long should we wait for answers to prayer? We through, they would have had to move twice. So God may have to wait a few hours, a few days or many years, was answering prayer, but not in the way that had been but we must remember, God sees the bigger picture, He expected. keeps His promises and His timing is always perfect! At the beginning of February, the Anglican Church cele- Liz Dew, Lay Reader

Open Gardens Rotary Club

In the last edition of AKL I wrote a short article about an President Richard Parsons and all the club members 'Open Gardens' weekend in July. Now that Christmas is would like to say a big thank you for all the donations over, and though it seems a little unlikely at the mo- made to the Father Christmas Sleigh collections through- ment, Spring is only around the corner and I am hoping out the villages which totalled in excess of £3,700. This that some of you will have thought that perhaps you was a fabulous result. The money will be used to help could show off your garden! deserving local causes.

We have a few offers, but need a few more. When there Finally many congratulations to Duncan Hamlett, Chair was a similar event about 3 years ago, I was surprised of the club's International Committee, on being awarded how interesting it was to be involved, and certainly not the British Empire Medal in the Queen's Honours List for as stressful as I had I imagined. Please give it some more 2017. thought, and give me a ring to talk about it.

Pat France (71740)

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Gardening Association Kirkby Lonsdale and District Wednesday 15th February - Civic Society 6.30pm AGM with tea and biscuits followed by 7.30pm talk by Ray Lakeland 'My Swedish Garden and Spring Course 2017 the Local Competition'. French Evening in Casterton “From the New Stone Age to 1066 and All That” Led by Bruce Bennison There’s a French theme throughout the evening at Casterton Village Hall on Friday February 24th, from This series of three Saturday afternoon sessions in Febru- 7.30pm. Highlights include a digital slideshow and ary aims to introduce us to the fascinating story of the audio-visual presentation following two local residents’ settlement of Cumbria from the first farmers of the Neo- journey by bicycle in 2016 from Brittany to the lithic Age, the emerging evidence of the so called Dark Ag- Mediterranean. es and through to the arrival of the Normans. There will be French cheese, pate and wine, a fun French general knowledge quiz, a raffle and bar selling The course will be held in Barbon Village Hall from 2.30 till French wines. 5.00 on Sat 4th, Sat 11th and Sat 18th Feb.

Cost is £10, including a glass of wine on arrival, ticket For more details go to our web site only, from Jill (07979 745128) or Enid (015242 71983) www.kirkbylonsdalecivicsociety.org Haffner Orchestra or contact the organiser on 01524276494

Lancaster’s very own symphony orchestra The 2016-17 series of winter talks continues on Monday Saturday 25 February 2017 13th February 2017 at 7.30pm in the Lunesdale Hall, New 7.30pm, Great Hall, Lancaster University Road, Kirkby Lonsdale. Guest Conductor: Bob Chasey

Soloist: Leonard Elschenbroich ‘The Excavation of King Richard III’ by Dr Carol Allen Leader: Julian Cann

Pre-concert talk by Leonard Elschenbroich at 6.30pm The excavation and eventual discovery of the remains of

our last Plantagenet king, Richard 3rd beneath a Leicester Saturday 17 June 2017 car park, created huge excitement and media interest. 7.30pm, Ashton Hall (Town Hall), Dalton Square, Lan- This led to a new ‘Battle of the Roses’ concerning his final caster resting place. Carol will describe the background to the Guest Conductor: Bob Chasey investigation and examine the evidence. As an archaeolo- Leader: Julian Cann gist at Nottingham University, Carol has detailed Pre-concert talk at 6.30pm knowledge of the project.

Buy online at haffnerorchestra.org, or ring 01524 Everyone welcome. Admission £2.50, including refresh- 582394 (credit card sales). Also available at Lancaster ments. Visitor Information Centre, The Storey, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, Morecambe Visitor Information Cen- River Lune Fishing tre, or at the door. Tickets are £14 (£13 concessions). Concessions: Over 60 retired, full-time students, disa- From the Hon Secretary for Kirkby Lonsdale & District An- bled, unemployed. Students £5 on the door. 18’s and gling Association. Any Resident in the Civil Parishes of Kirk- under free. by Lonsdale, Barbon, Burrow, Casterton, Hutton Roof, Mindful Yoga for Every Body Leck, Whittington, Mansergh and Lupton who wish to Fish the River Lune can apply for Resident Membership by Barbon Village Hall Wed 6.15-7.30pm and Fri 9.15-10.30am writing to the K.L.& D.A.A. at the following address. Suitable for men and women of all ages, abilities and Mr D Atkinson. Hon Sec. beliefs. All welcome - no experience required. Rockall Tram Lane Limited places now available - book asap to avoid dis- Kirkby Lonsdale appointment. Shiatsu, Reiki, EFT treatments and 1-2-1 Via Carnforth yoga in Barbon Village Hall and Lunesdale Hall, Kirkby Lonsdale. Gift vouchers for all budgets available. Lancs. LA6 2BQ. You will then be sent a Membership appli- cation form by return.

4 Monthly news and views from the Church and the Community. A Rainbow Parish production by the Church of England in the Lune Valley Police Report your area to assist in targeting rural crime. This is a multi -force operation held 4 times a year including 05/12 – Caller reported concerns re the big issue seller Eden, Brampton and Kendal police, Durham police, outside Boots. The female was spoken to, her magazines North Yorkshire Police, Northumbria Police, Lancashire confiscated as her badge was out of date and asked to Police and Cleveland Police. leave the area.

19/12 – Damage caused to a vehicle on Lunefield Drive. The intention is to gather intelligence, identify and ar- rest any offenders, you will assist and have direct con- 24/12 – A male was ejected from a licensed premises. tact with the police via radio, take up static observation The male left the area prior to police arrival. points in the area you know well. You will be trained 1/1 – A large fight was reported on Main St. All had dis- how to use a radio and be able to pass any suspicious persed on arrival of officers. activity direct to all the officers involved. You will not be 2/1 – Caller reported 6 mths of ASB by way of knock a expected to challenge any person. If you would like any door running into the early hours. The offenders were more information then please contact myself on aman- ID`d and their parents spoken to. [email protected] This is a great chance to work together to combat rural crime. 2/1 – Criminal damage caused to a window on Main St. Please be vigilant and make sure all outbuildings are 5/1 – 1 person arrested for ABH. locked and secured, make sure all vehicle keys are out of 9/1 – 2 persons arrested for common assault. sight from windows, make sure your farm vehicle keys are not left in over night, that the keys are not left on 15/1 – A suspicious male was seen in the area of Devils the visor and that they are not left under the seat. Bridge. Officers did an area search but unable to locate the reported male. Have you ever seen a suspicious vehicle and wonder what its up to and also wonder whether to ring it in?…. Lambing season is fast approaching. Keep your dogs on ring 101 straight away as it probably IS suspicious. Local leads when using a public footpath which crosses a field, people know what is suspicious and what is normal where ewes are heavily pregnant or with lambs at foot. practice. That’s what we are here for especially in the If you are to leave donations for any of the Charity rural areas, as soon as you ring it in, our call handlers shops please try to drop off when the shop is open as pass it to us through our earpiece and we can make to there has been a report of items being taken/stolen be- the area that the vehicle has last been seen. fore the shop has opened. Regards Cross border criminals are still prolific in and around PCSO 5244 Mandy Coleman your area. Kendal Police are looking for volunteers from

Get information from Citizens Advice’s online faulty goods tool (www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer) or

contact the Citizens Advice consumer service on 03454 Don't be stuck with electrical goods that 04 05 06 and don’t put up with broken electrical goods! don't work. Free, confidential advice and help is available from This time of year, many people buy electrical goods. But South Lakes Citizens Advice on any aspect of debt, con- what do you do if they go wrong? sumer problems, benefits, housing, employment or any South Lakes Citizens Advice is reminding people to go other problems. We have various outlets across South back to retailers if they are sold faulty electrical goods. If Lakeland and can also give advice over the phone – tele- an item breaks and it’s not your fault, you have a right phone 03444 111 444 for an appointment and help. to a free repair, replacement or refund depending on (Please note the new when and where you bought it. number.) 015394 46464 for on-going Many people are initially turned away by retailers, who enquiries. South Lakes may not be aware of the rights and responsibilities Citizens Advice is a around faulty electrical goods. But persistence pays off. registered charity, No: Knowing your rights means that you can approach the 1118656 and company retailer for a repair, refund or replacement confident in limited by guarantee, the knowledge that they should help you find a solution. No: 6113551. FRN: 617574

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Ann's Old Bags Party A helping hand for older people

Tuesday 13th June 2017 in the Lunesdale Hall 7pm - After many years working for Age UK South Lakeland, I 9.30pm. have decided to start my own business helping older people in the local community. Put the date in your diary, as this is always a well supported, social event. This year the local charities who will I really enjoyed my time as a Village Agent and want t benefit are North West Cancer Research (Casterton continue working with older people, helping retain their Branch) and The Retired Nurses Benevolent Fund. independence in laterlife. With my own transport I could help with shopping trips, enable you to take part Spring is round the corner and time to clear out drawers in hobbies such as swimming, going to coffee mornings, and make space for new. For this event, we are col- visits to garden centre’s or hospital/ doctor appoint- lecting any handbags (small to holdall size), evening ments. I could help with house hold tasks such as chang- bags, scarves, pashminas, jewellery, unopened ‘smellies’, ing the bed or helping you pay your energy bills, or if cosmetics etc. you would like some companionship I could sit and have a coffee and a chat. If you do have items to donate we can collect - phone Ann 01524271027 or Enid 015242 71056 or leave them I have a current DBS check, I am a dementia friend and at the Sweet Shop in Kirkby Lonsdale. have completed numerous courses in connection with older adults. References are available on request and I Tickets are £5 which includes a glass of wine and nibbles. offer competitive rates.

Please contact me on 07919152526 for an informal chat if you are interested in any of the services that I offer or anything else that you think I maybe be able to help you with.

Linda Greensmith

Book Fair

Sat 18 February: Book Fair Hornby Institute 10.00am – 4.00pm

A wide range of second-hand, out of-print and antiquari- an books for sale, also classical CDs - ring Gerry Cotter (01524 752968) for further details.

Carnforth and Lunesdale the hurt and pain of separation or divorce. The children Divorce Care are catered for from ages 5 to 13, in a small family fun filled environment. We begin with a meal together and Support group for children (DC4K) have times of games, stories, and craft as well as watch- New course Start Monday 6th Feb 5.30pm to 7.30pm at ing dvds, all directed at the specialism of your children's Carnforth Free Methodist Church. needs and emotions to support them through this diffi- cult period in their lives. Are you or your children struggling with the pain of separation or divorce? Are you in a place of loneliness, de- Many children have welcomed this space, where they pression, anger and isolation? Are your kids showing can share their emotions and struggles in a place of im- signs of anger, sadness and disconnection? These are the partiality and be alongside people who understand what normal symptoms of the emotional pain of family break- they are going through. down. It is important you pre-book places for your children at Perhaps your friends and family around want to help but DC4K before coming to the course, in order that ade- don't know how to. Is your family struggling to come to quate provision is made as places are limited. terms with the situation? Donation based only, no formal charge. https:// We are a small and friendly group sponsored by a local www.dc4k.org/groups/71159 church with a heart for families who have gone through

6 Monthly news and views from the Church and the Community. A Rainbow Parish production by the Church of England in the Lune Valley From Cllr Nick From Cllr Mel

It would seem that in addition to the shops, cafes, pubs The Christmas Fair was a great success but sadly many of and restaurants in town, one of the busiest places in the businesses involved and who thrived are not mem- Kirkby Lonsdale over Xmas and the New Year was the bers of the Chamber of Trade. One business not a mem- recycling site by Booths. Day after day the SLDC vehicles ber, admitted they had enjoyed their best ever trading would come to empty the bins for plastic or cardboard weekend since setting up in KL I hope they and the oth- or cans or bottles and every day they would fill up again ers will reconsider their original decision and join C of T with cardboard and plastic packaging from presents and as soon as possible. The year ahead looks exciting with from food or cans and bottles of drinks. the establishment of:

Perhaps Kirkby Lonsdale is a hotspot for recycling or per-  The new Tourist and Information Centre taking haps people from far and wide couldn’t face the moun- tain of stuff building up in their houses and flats and over new premises on the Main Street in the wanted to create a bit of space. I am sure there are building formerly occupied by the HSBC bank. times when people found the recycling bins full to over-  The upgrading and modernisation of the Lunes- flowing despite the best efforts of the District Council to dale Hall keep on top of it - the staff there deserve their days off  The establishment of a new housing development at Xmas and New Year just like us. on Kendal Rd  The planned enhancement of QES. There are things that we can do to help. The bins at the  The possibility of the rugby club's promotion to back of the rows are often almost empty even when the the National leagues ones closer to the front are full to the top, so hunt  The impact on KL of the proximity of the Yorkshire around for an empty bin. It helps a lot if you wash and Dales National Park squash plastic bottles such as milk containers or mineral  Congratulations to Mansergh on achieving Lottery water and fizzy drink bottles - stamping on them after funding to upgrade their village hall rinsing is the easiest way.

If most of these objectives can be achieved it will make As for cardboard, the SLDC recycling bins by Booths can be filled up in no time with a few large boxes which have 2017 a memorable year. not been flattened, causing extra trips for the HGVs sent to empty the bins and extra costs which end up on our Cllr. Mel Mackie 015242 71644 [email protected] Council Tax bills. It’s not hard to flatten cardboard boxes Cllr Kevin Lancaster 07980 844695 at home or to use a larger cardboard box as a container Kevin@sarthwaite .com and fill it with lots of smaller bits of cardboard. I half- imagined SLDC could send a large man into a recycling The [Lunesdale Hall] 100 Club bin via a stepladder to stomp it all down but the Health & Safety repercussions don’t bear thinking about - imag- Prize Draw Results for December 2016 & January 2017 ine if it started rolling down the car park slope with a man in it! Each monthly Draw offers prizes of £25, £15 and £10 respectively to the first three numbers selected at ran- And then there is the bizarre - one day I came across sev- dom. eral large, full plastic bags propped up against the skip for recycling glass. In the bags were a random mixture of plastic bottles, wine and spirits bottles, beer cans and December 2016 their cardboard boxes, and empty cigarette packets. So, 1st Prize (£25) Draw No. 45 someone recognised that this lot ought to be recycled, 2nd Prize (£15) Draw No. 151 got as far as the recycling area then couldn’t be both- 3rd Prize (£10) Draw No. 08 ered to sort it and just left it there. As I’d just been out litter picking I had gloves on and was dressed to sort the January 2017 bags so I did, but it’s hardly the sort of job you would 1st Prize (£25) Draw No. 92 choose to do in other circumstances. The wrong material 2nd Prize (£15) Draw No. 76 in the wrong bins brings down the price offered to SLDC 3rd Prize (£10) Draw No. 103 by recycling wholesalers and that too affects our Council Tax bills. The next draw will be held on Wednesday 8th February 2017 in The Lunesdale Hall (prior to the Town Council Cllr Nick Cotton [email protected] meeting). For more information or to request membership details, contact The Administrator: Cllr. G.

Buswell Tel.: 71630 e-mail: [email protected]

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Integrated Care Community Cumbria Wildlife Trust

Thank you to everybody who attended the first East Inte- grated Care Community (ICC) public event on 10 Nov at You are warmly welcomed to come along to one of our Auction Mart Crooklands. events and learn about our local wildlife. We have two talks planned in February and March followed by our The aim of the first event was to explain the Better Care annual coffee morning and the first of our outdoor Together concept and the vision of Integrated Care Com- events of the season. Please note that our first event munities and Community Development. This event was had previously been advertised, in error, as the 2nd Feb- seen as the start of the engagement journey with the ruary but will take place on 22nd February. population of East ICC to share ideas and support community-led initiatives. The workshop session during the The talks and coffee morning will be held in the Bective evening enabled attendees to consider what was strong Room at Lunesdale Hall which is suitable for wheelchairs in their communities and begin to think about how these and has a hearing loop. Donations of raffle prizes and “community assets” might be harnessed in pursuit of home produce for the coffee morning are very would be improved community health and wellbeing. very gratefully received. Please contact Roger Neale on 015242 41155 for further information or to book any of During the evening suggestions were gathered on how our events. to improve the health & wellbeing of each community to enable us to start working with communities and sup- Wednesday 22nd February 7.30pm - 9.00pm port community-led initiatives. It is recognised that the The Work of the Lune Rivers Trust: Learn how the Lune various geographical communities of East ICC do not see Rivers Trust cares for our local river at this illustrated themselves as a single community; this was confirmed talk by Sarah Littlefield. A recommended donation for during the evening. adults is £2 and children are FREE. Tea and biscuits will be served at the end. Thus there is an intention to work with communities at a more local community level. For those in Cumbria this Wednesday 22nd March 7.30pm - 9.00pm may be working with groups around the “hub” towns Worms - life in the soil: A fascinating talk by Trevor recognised by local government ie Sedbergh, Kirkby Piearce about the world beneath our feet and the im- Lonsdale and Milnthorpe. This model does not exclude portance of worms. A recommended donation for adults the many other communities but begins with those cen- is £2 and children are FREE. Tea and biscuits will be tres where local populations access many of their local served at the end. services. Wednesday 12th April 2.00pm - 4.00pm For those in the Bentham area there are particular chal- Family spring walk at Silverdale: Join Liz and Roger Neale lenges as the local council is not a member of the Better on this circular walk as we look for signs of spring, in par- Care Together partnership; nevertheless the ICC is com- ticular in the trees, and enjoy panoramic views of More- mitted to working with the local community to realise cambe Bay. Activity sheets will be provided for children. the potential benefits associated with the co-production Booking required, donations welcome on the day. Meet model. at Woodwell Lane Car Park, GR: SD 464 744.

The intention is now to: Saturday 22nd April 10.00am 12.00noon  Work with the 4 communities in and around Sed- The annual coffee morning for the Kirkby Lonsdale Local bergh, Kirkby Lonsdale, Bentham and Milnthorpe Group will be held at the Kirkby Lonsdale Lunesdale to develop community health and wellbeing Hall. There will be a raffle, fun quiz, plant stall and home plans. This will likely mean the development of a produce stall. Everyone is welcome. Entry is £1.50 for community led steering group or a similar body adults and Children are FREE. Refreshments are includ- bringing together local parties to engage with the ed in the entry price. ICC around a co-production model.  Further explore with communities mechanisms to Kirkby Lonsdale Golf Club share knowledge and learning across the East ICC Ladies section footprint. Jumble + Nearly new Sale + Cake Stall

We hope that you and others will continue to support us Lunesdale Hall in creating a healthier community and we look forward Sat 11th Feb 2 -4 pm to working with you all. Proceeds to Bendrigg Lodge + the Friends of K.L.G.C

Angela Robinson Please leave offers of goods at the club or on the morn- Commissioning Officer– South Lakes ing of the sale at the Lunesdale Hall

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Wonderful Christmas Services the last chord from the organ fades and the final notes of singing rise up to the rafters of St Mary's church. A big thank you to everyone who was involved in organ- Christ is born for us. Thank you to all who made this spe- ising and attending a wide and varied programme of cial service possible. events at churches in the Rainbow Parish over the Christmas period. We had lots of correspondence con- Janet Atkins gratulating the church on some wonderful Christmas A fine choir services—here are a few: I write on behalf of the small group from the choir of St. Traditional and modern Mary’s, who arranged the Festival service, to express our I hope I am not alone in commenting on the range of thanks to our singers from the parishes who made a fine church services we enjoyed at our parish church over the choir and to those who read with such clarity and un- Christmas season. Our small team of clergy offered a derstanding. To the two Peters, Wodeman and Entwhis- variety of ways to mark the birth of the baby Jesus. tle conductor and organist for guiding and supporting our singing and to the Revd. Anne Pettifor who led the Modern interpretations of the age-old story are wel- Festival. Our thanks also to the Friends who provided comed by many but there is also comfort in the more refreshments afterwards. traditional of services, such as the Nine Lessons and Car- ols which attracted a large congregation to St Mary's. All this would have been to no purpose without you, our congregation from our communities and our Christmas This most traditional of services, which was featured visitors, more than one hundred and fifty strong. Your several times on national television from different generosity has enabled us to make donations to both churches, is to many a cornerstone of the celebration. Crisis at Christmas and St. Mary’s Church, equally divid- Those who pressed to have it included in the calendar of ing the retiring collection of £324.48 We hope that the services are to be congratulated, as are those who or- music, readings,prayers and fellowship helped to pro- ganised the readings, the carols, the choir and the read- vide a suitable start to your week-end Christmas festivi- ers. ties. Please put Friday December 22nd 2017 in your diaries and come with friends and family to join us for an- It's gratifying to learn, therefore, that the service will be other Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. scheduled this coming Christmas, again on the Friday Thank you. before Christmas Day. A date for our diaries. ACM Mike Martindale. Nine Lessons and Carols Tech Thursdays Christmas 2016 has come and gone. Old traditions and Did you get a new laptop/tablet/smartphone for new festive celebrations have been enacted. Among Christmas? Or do you need advice on an existing device? them the reintroduction in St Mary's of the service of Nine Lessons and Carols was a particularly memorable The Churchmouse at Barbon will be hosting FREE drop-in event and happily, it seems, likely to be repeated. sessions on the first Thursday of every month starting January 5th 2017, from 10.30am to 12.30. Mark, our The enthusiasm of Mike Martindale to mastermind the resident PC Doc, will offer tips and advice on how to get necessary forces and the permission of the Rector that the best out of your electronic devices. The next session yet another event might be slotted into the crowded is on Thursday 2nd Feb so get the date in your diary. Christmas programme enabled a congregation of up to 150 people to begin the Christmas weekend by joining in Mark can offer the benefit of 30 years’ professional per- this great collection of music and Bible readings. sonal computing experience plus plenty of patience, good humour and a friendly, common-sense approach to Particular thanks must go to Peter Entwistle for his com- problem solving! ing from Hornby to play the organ; to Peter Wodeman for conducting a splendid Rainbow Parish Choir; to the Questions?- do drop into The Churchmouse to sample Rev. Anne Pettifor for leading the service as well as sing- the free WIFI and enquire OR just turn up on the day... ing in the choir. The colourful and attractive posters which flooded the town and brought in so many people achieved their aims to perfection. It is one thing to listen to this service ex- quisitely presented from King's College Chapel in Cam- bridge. It is quite another to participate in our own parish church to hear again the song of the angels; to listen to the majesty of the final lesson- 'In the beginning was the word'; to join in the final joyous 'Oh Come, let us adore Him', and to relish the moment of stillness after 9 Monthly news and views from the Church and the Community. A Rainbow Parish production by the Church of England in the Lune Valley MyKL LOYALTY CARD OFFERS for FEBRUARY 2017 www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk/mykl

Going into Kirkby? … remember to take your MyKL card, and make the most of these seasonal offers. The offers below are available to all MyKL card holders; if you don’t have a card yet, apply for yours today through the Tourist and Information & Gift Shop at 24 Main Street, or online, and encourage your friends and family to buy one as well. As more people buy cards and more retailers contribute offers, the scheme will grow and grow. We would like to express our thanks for the contribution made by Mill House Cottages and Vale of Lune Holiday Cottages (Underley Estate) in promoting MyKL by buying cards for their holiday properties. If any other accommodation providers (hotels, B&B, self- catering or caravan sites) would like to get involved, please ring Caroline on 015242 72137.

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2 Thu Kirkby Lonsdale 10.30am Holy Communion 18 Sat Kirkby Lonsdale 4.00pm Treasure Chest

5 Sun 4 BEFORE LENT 19 Sun 2 BEFORE LENT Kirkby Lonsdale 8.30am Holy Communion Kirkby Lonsdale 8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Family Communion 11.00am Holy Communion 6.30pm Evensong 6.30pm Evensong Preston Patrick 9.30am Family Service Preston Patrick 9.30am Morning Service Lupton 9.30am Holy Communion Lupton 9.30am Morning Service Barbon 10.30am Matins Barbon 10.30am Holy Communion Middleton 6.30pm Evening Service 21 Tue Kirkby Lonsdale 9.30am Ecumenical Prayer Grp 7 Tues St Mary’s 9.30am Ecumenical Prayer Grp 23 Thu Kirkby Lonsdale 10.30am Holy Communion 9 Thu Kirkby Lonsdale 10.30am Holy Communion 26 Sun SUNDAY BEFORE LENT 12 Sun 3 BEFORE LENT Kirkby Lonsdale 8.30am Holy Communion Kirkby Lonsdale 8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Family Service 11.00am Matins 6.30pn Evening Worship 6.30pm United Service at St Preston Patrick 9.30am Holy Communion Joseph’s Barbon 10.30am Morning Service Preston Patrick 9.30am Holy Communion Casterton 10.30am Holy Communion Barbon 10.30am Holy Communion Hutton Roof 11.00am Holy Communion Hutton Roof 11.00am Morning Service

Mansergh 11.00am Holy Communion 28 Tue Kirkby Lonsdale 9.30am Ecumenical Prayer Grp Casterton 6.30pm Evening Service

The type of service may change after AKL goes to print - 14 Tue St Mary’s 9.30am Ecumenical Prayer Please check church notice boards for up to date infor- Group mation) 16 Thu Kirkby Lonsdale 10.30am Holy Communion

Kirkby Lonsdale Methodist Church Services February Sunday 5th 1030 Steve Holden 1900 Service at Seven

Sunday 12th 1030 Rev Wendy Thornton 1830 Working with God

Sunday 19th 1030 David Pigot Daily Bread Ministries

Sunday 26th 1030 Christine Wightman

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Lunesdale Decorative and Fine which might have damaged him and eventually lead to Arts Society his death. While at Arles, the painter Gauguin visits in order to form an artistic colony, which delights Van (LADFAS) Report: Tuesday 17th January 2017 Gogh. This, however is a disaster, and leads to a great “Vincent Van Gogh: A personal journey through the plac- quarrel in which Van Gogh hacks his ear, and leads to es he painted Gaugin departing and Van Gogh admitting himself to an insane institution. From the small window of the asylum Peter Webb gave a very moving account of the Van Gogh paints some of his most iconic works. He is evolution of Van Gogh’s paintings, and the very short moved to larger quarters and is allowed to be free to time- ten years - in which he executed them. Each phase roam the grounds. The doctors do not find insanity but of this evolution seemed to have occurred when the think that his health has been damaged by an erratic life- painter’s venue of operation changed, and Peter Webb style in which he rarely eats and spends too much time in meticulously documented this evolution and the, some- the very hot sun. times harrowing changes in the painter’s physical and mental health. He visited all these places and showed Van Gogh returns to Paris and Theo, who is now married Van Gogh’s paintings relevant to each town or village in and has a small son. Here he paints a delightful painting which he was staying at the time. Sometimes he read for his nephew and namesake, Vincent. This is called passages from letters he sent to Theo his devoted broth- “Cheery Blossom” which shows the other great influence er Theo, who supported him throughout his short life. on his art – Japanese Painting. This painting hung over These letters often show a clear indication of Van Gogh’s the infant’s cot, and it was this Vincent who had encour- state of mind at the time. aged Peter Webb to travel in his uncle’s footsteps. Final- ly Van Gogh moves from Paris to a little villagenearby, Van Gogh came from Holland and one of his earli- called Auvers. But despair at lack of recognition, and no est paintings– “The Potato Eaters”- shows a mono- sales of his painting (he only sold one painting in his en- chrome, bleak picture of peasants at a meal. Here there tire lifetime) he is driven to take his own life at the age of is very little colour at all. From Holland he moved to Mon 37. Alas, six months later, Theo also died. Matrre to stay with Theo and where he wanted to be part of the Impressionist community. Immediately his The next talks will be Tuesday 21st February 2017 when style changes and much more colour invade the canvass- James Bolton BA es. Hear he appears relatively happy amongst the artistic MBA Dip ISD will give a talk entitled“ Capability Brown community, rubbing shoulders with Renoir, Monet and and the Eighteenth Century English Landscape”, and Toulouse Lautrec amongst others. Tuesday 21st March when Christopher de Hamel BA His desire for colour and vibrancy drove him to move DPhil FSA will give a talk entitled “Elephants and Arch- further south to the hot lands of Southern France, and bishops: Matthew Parker and his Medieval Manuscripts”. he finds a small cottage in Arles. At first he is extremely The venue is Borwick and Priest Hutton Memorial Hall. happy with his own home, and his paintings began to All lectures start promptly at 2.15 pm. evolve into the vibrant canvasses that we know. He Fanny Leech, Old Manor House, 14 Mill Brow, Kirkby painted the people, the villages and fields around him Lonsdale. and had ambitions to found a colony of artists here in the South. He spent vast amounts of time in the hot sun LA6 2AT (015242 72009) Country Market Hornby Ramblers

The members and producers of Country Market February 11th 9.30 a.m. Condor Green/Thurnham Hall would like to thank their customers for all their support (5 miles ) Doug Leyland 017298 22599 throughout 2016 and to wish everyone a very Happy 2017. March 11th 9.30a.m. Dent/River Dee Country Market and cafe restarts on Thursday February (5 miles) Ken Sedgwick 01524 770086 6th at 10am till 12 noon in the Lunesdale Hall. We look March 25th 9.30a.m. Grange/Hampsfell forward to welcoming both old and new customers to (7/9 miles) Peter Edge 22176 shop with us for their home baking, garden plants and crafts and after shopping to enjoy a cup of coffee/tea and A contribution of £3 per person for the greater distances a slice of delicious home made cake in the café. and £2 for the shorter distances towards fuel costs is expected for these walks. We are open every Thursday morning till Thursday 16 De- For all walks we assemble in Hornby car park. Start time cember 2017. We look forward to welcoming you all in 9.30 am prompt. the coming weeks.

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Barbon monthly coffee mornings are still successfully attended. Drop Thanks to Barbara Leaming the church was festively decorated in on the first Tuesday of the month (10-11:30) for a chat! All by her band of helpers and looked wonderful for our Christ- B4RN activities have halted for the moment, so we B4RN wid- mas activities. Martin Webster and his Mewes choir began the ows can get our men folk to do some work in our homes! season with their 22nd concert in St Bartholomew's. The audi- B4RN is still high on the topic of conversation in the vil- ence enjoyed music and readings and were warmed by the lage. B4RN have blown fibre along the trunk route as far as mulled wine and mince pies.It was lovely to see so many chil- Barwick Hall. Ducting has been completed along the spurs to Eskholme, Yew Tree, Barwick Hall, Tossbeck, Station House dren at the crib service. Anne Pettifor led the dressing of the and BDS. It is hoped that the first customer connections will crib with lots of willing helpers. The Christmas morning service be completed to these properties in the next month. was well attended and led by Liz Dew.

A rota of ladies has kept the church looking clean and well Casterton cared for throughout 2016. Hopefully we can continue but if We had a busy and enjoyable run-up to Christmas. Thanks to you are not able to do your month or would like to change the volunteers who decorated the church in traditional style, months please get in touch with Sue Thornber. with evergreens, candles and our ‘home grown’ Christmas The After Dark theatre company are performing a Murder tree. Mystery in Barbon Village Hall on Sat. 18th Feb at 7pm. If you Our December lunchtime recital featured four talented Sed- would like to come along and enjoy a three course meal and bergh Senior School pupils. Their engaging programme fea- solve the crime please book a place on 015242 76343. Tickets tured pieces ranging from ‘If I Loved You’ ‘On The Street are £15. Where You Live’, to piano music by Chopin and Ferdinand Da- vid’s Trombone Concertino. The pupils of Casterton, Sedbergh Lupton Preparatory School performed an informal Advent carol ser- Carol Singing. We had two good nights round Lupton and vice, led by Anne Pettifor. We all enjoyed shortbread angels, raised £320 for Hospice Nurses. hanks to everyone for contri- mulled wine and soft drinks provided by the School and served butions and to all our singers. Nativity. We all enjoyed the by their industrious hospitality team. unrehearsed performance by the children of the nativity story. A large, appreciative audience turned out for an excellent Well done. There was a modern day twist as Joseph being ab- Christmas concert. The combined choirs of Kirkby Lonsdale sent left Mary as a single mum! Midnight service and New Choral Society and Casterton’s own ‘Sing Joyfully!’ filled the stage. They offered rich enjoyment, with soloists and small Year service were very well supported. Many thanks for the groups complementing the polished ensemble. Seasonal offer- good lunch after the New Year service appreciated by all. Re- ings were compiled and led by Anastasia Micklethwaite, who pairs. The back wall of the church which was in a bad state has also played flute, with Alexa Wightman on piano. The music been newly decorated and the church spring cleaned, re- included cheerful traditional Christmas songs, endearing lulla- sulting in a wonderful improvement. Many thanks to all help- bies and several well-loved carols. An interlude of smooth mid ers. Dances at Whittington Dates 4th February with music -century ‘standards’ went down equally well. from Denis. On 18th February the music is from Row Valley. Our own Carol Service and Holy Communion on Christmas Day Start time is 8pm and refreshment at 10 pm. were well attended, despite families being away visiting rela- tives and some winter illness. It was great to see Deborah back Middleton in Casterton leading the service The year ended with two lovely events which saw families The decision to have a ‘free and friendly’ coffee morning in participating and enjoying themselves. At the end of Novem- church worked well. Over two dozen local folk enjoyed home- ber we held a Domino Drive and Potato pie supper in Barbon made biscuits and drinks, as did two technicians working out- Village Hall. Holding it on a Friday evening meant that it be- side on the B4RN network. Thanks to our newly installed rout- came a family occasion. It was lovely to see the children play- er we had iPad demonstrations of church related websites. ing independently, and showing some of us oldies what to do! A Christingle service in mid-January was jointly led by Anne Thanks to the ladies who made the delicious food, those who Pettifor and Richard Snow. School staff, parents and pupils served the meals and especially those who washed up! Also thoroughly enjoyed a selection ofon of musical items, and thanks for all the donations of raffle prizes. We made a splen- Richard’s address, based on a gigantic model of the traditional did £721 for our Church funds. decorated orange. The collection went, as usual to the Chil- The Church was decorated with greenery and candles and dren’s Society. provided a lovely setting for the Carol Service. The younger We are hosting several musical events between January and members of the congregation were fully involved. They exper- March. These include a saxophone recital by Sedbergh music tely read, carried figures to illustrate the readings, sang and teacher John Woodhouse, at 1.30 p.m., on Thursday 16 helped serve the refreshments. There was also a beautiful March. We hope to see you there. solo flute recital. The old notice board at the entrance to the We were saddened to learn of the death of Music Director and Church, which had been hand painted by Christine Beech a choirmaster David Chapman, who did so much outstanding few years ago, has been replaced by Christine and Trevor. Our work in Casterton School and Holy Trinity Church.

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Concert&Cakes Dancing's good for your health

Our next ensemble, Dani Sciari and the Easy Rollers will A local one-woman business is expanding its range of be performing on Saturday 18th February at 2-30pm, All facilities for both adults and children. Holly Wood's Stu- Saints Church, Burton in Lonsdale. dio Performing Arts now offers adult ballet and pilates fusion, as well as new parent/toddler first-steps dancing Secretary for Lunesdale Show sessions.

The Lunesdale Agricultural Society would like to thank all Holly says: 'Start the New Year by getting your body those who attended the very successful 2016 show, and back into shape with beginner level adult classes for especially those volunteers who give their time to make ballet and pilates. You'll stand taller, feel lighter and it happen. The Society now needs a new Secretary to have more energy. Smooth, calming and strengthening, support the Management Committees and take respon- all in one class. Your body will thank you.' sibility for the show administration. An honorarium of £2000 is paid annually. For further details, please see the Holly is also launching her first-steps dance class aimed website lunesdaleshow.org.uk or email at parents with toddlers aged from 15 months to two- [email protected] or ring 07444 403 982. Clos- and-a-half years. She explained: 'Adult and toddler can ing date Friday 24th February 2017. bond through music and dance, creative movement and play as you both slip into the enjoyment of rhythm, A Celebration of an Era rhyme, co-ordination and movement.'

Ballet and pilates is every Tuesday starting on Tuesday. The Lunesdale Hall is again hosting 'A celebration of the March 7, 2.15-3pm and 6.30-7.15pm at Kirkby's Lunes- music of Simon and Garfunkel', performed live by Tim dale Hall; and on Thursdays at Casterton Village Hall, 8- Chu and Ian Bailey on stage in the Hall on Friday 10th 8.30pm, with half an hour of adult tap and salsa jazz March 2017. Last year's event was a great success and from 7.30pm. Parent/toddler dance steps will be at the we were delighted when the duo asked to come back to Lunesdale Hall from Tuesday, March 7, 1.30-2.15pm. Kirkby Lonsdale this year.

For more information or to book, contact Holly on Those of us who have appreciated the music and lyrics of 07983 000450 or email hollywoodstudioperform- Simon & Garfunkel over the decades will enjoy this even- [email protected] ing of entertainment. Do put this date in your diary; doors open at 6.45 pm, (a Licensed Bar will be operating throughout) and the show starts at 7.30 pm. Sausage, Pie & Beer Festival Come to the first Sausage, Pie and Beer Festival at Advance Tickets are now on sale from the website Whittington Village Hall on Saturday 11th February 12- (www.classicsingersongwriters.co.uk/sandg) or 7pm. Local Food Suppliers from the Lune Valley selling from the Kirkby Lonsdale CIC Shop at 24 Main Street. pies, sausages, beer, pickles and jams, cheese, cake and coffee. Fun for all the family. Demonstrations and work- Domino Drive shops – come and try making your own sausages, or learn to match food and beer. Amateur Pie Competi- Fancy an evening of fun? tion: bring your own home-made raised pie or fruit pie The annual Domino Drive and Horse Racing Evening is on and see whose is best! Friday February 24th at 7.30pm in Hutton Roof Village Hall Voluntary £2 entry fee in aid of St John’s Hospice. Stalls This is Horse Racing with no betting! by Katie’s Kitchen, Hornby Butchers, Old School Brew- Adults £1.00, children 50p to include refreshments. ery, Whin Yeats Dairy, Sue Prickett Jams & Preserves & There will also be a raffle in aid of Church funds. Kircabi Coffee Roasters. Support your local food heroes.

Jumble Sale

Kirkby Lonsdale Brass Band's popular jumble sale, usually held on Easter Saturday, will this year be held on Satur- day, April 8. Please note the change of date. The venue, the Lunesdale Hall, remains the same.

15 Monthly news and views from the Church and the Community. A Rainbow Parish production by the Church of England in the Lune Valley Dates for your Diary

(KLLH KL Lunesdale Hall; AVH Arkholme Village Hall; KLMH Kirkby Feb Lonsdale Methodist Hall; BVH Barbon Village Hall; CVH Casterton Village Hall; CSP Casterton School Pavilion; WVH Whittington Vil- Thu 2 Tech Thursday Churchmouse at Barbon 10.30-12.30 lage Hall; HRVH Hutton Roof Village Hall; WOM week of the month) Sat 4 Dance at Whittington 8pm MONDAY 1:30-3:30 pm Over 50s Monday Club (1st/3rd WOM) KLLH Tue 7 Coffee Morning Middleton Church 10-11.30am 5.30-7pm Brownies – KLMH 5.45-7pm Beavers - KLLH Sat 11 KL Golf Club Jumble Sale, KLLH, 2-4pm 5:45-7:15pm Cubs - KLLH Hornby Ramblers, Hornby Car Park, 9.30am 7-8:30pm Scouts - KLLH 7:30-9pm Bible study group - KLMH Sausage, Pie & Beer Festival, WVH, 12-7pm 8-10pm Barbon Bowling Club (Mon & Thur) - BVH Mon 13 TUESDAY KL & District Civic Society, KLLH, 7.30pm 9:30am Ecumenical Prayer Group – KL St Marys Church Wed 15 Gardening Association, KLLH, 6.30 (AGM) 9:30-11:30am Baby/Toddler Group (Tue & Fri) – CSP 10am Baby Clinic & Edward Bear (4th WOM) St Mary’s Church Sat 18 Book Fair, Hornby Institute, 10-4pm 10:30-12pm Sight Advice Support Group (2nd WOM) – KLMH Murder Mystery Event, BVH, 7pm 12:30pm Over 50s Lunch Club (3rd WOM) The Orange Tree 1:30-2:15 Parent & Toddler Dance KLLH Dance at Whittington 8pm 2:15-3pm Contemp. Julian Prayer (3rd WOM) – KL St Joseph’s

2:15-3pm Ballet & Pilates KLLH Concert&Cakes, All Saints B-in-L, 2.30pm 2-4pm Lunesdale Quilters (term time only) - BVH Tue 21 LADFAS meeting, Borwick Mem Hall, 2.15pm 2-4:30pm Barbon Bridge Club – BVH 5:30-7pm Police drop-in (1st WOM) – KL Library Wed 22 Cumbria Wildlife Trust, KLLH, 7.30-9pm 6:30-7:15 Ballet & Pilates KLLH Fri 24 French Evening, CVH, 7.30pm 7:30pm Scottish Dance Class – CVH 7:30pm Lindy Hopping Dance Class – Melling Institute Domino Drive, Hutton Roof VH, 7.30pm 7-9pm Rainbow Guides – KL St Mary’s school WEDNESDAY Sat 25 Haffner Orchestra, Lancaster University, 7.30pm 10:30-12pm Hearing Aid clinic (3rd WOM) – KL surgery 12-2pm Meet to Eat – KLMH 2pm Carers Association (2nd WOM) – KLLH Mar 3:30-6:45pm Danceworks Dance classes - KLLH 6-7pm Zumba—AVH Tue 7 Coffee Morning Middleton Church 10-11.30am 6:15-7:30 Mindful Yoga—BVH Fri 10 7:00pm KL Town Council Meeting (2nd WOM) - KLLH Simon & Garfunkel tribute, KLLH, 7.30pm 7:30pm Casterton WI (1st WOM) - CVH Sat 11 Hornby Ramblers, Hornby Car Park, 9.30am 7:30-9:30pm Handbell Ringers Masonic Lodge (7 Fairbank) THURSDAY Thu 16 Saxophone Recital, Holy Trinity, 1.30pm 9:15-11:30am See + Know meet 0-5yrs old - KLMH Sat 18 Water Aid Coffee Morning, CVH, 10-12 10-12am Farmers’ Market (KL Square) / Country Market (KLLH) 10-12am MacMillan / Age UK drop-in (1st & 3rd WOM) Library Tue 21 LADFAS meeting, Borwick Mem Hall, 2.15pm 10-3pm KL Embroiderers’ Group (3rd WOM) - BVH 2-3pm SLDC Planning Surgery - KLLH Wed 22 Cumbria Wildlife Trust, KLLH, 7.30-9pm 3:30pm-8pm Danceworks Dance classes – BVH & Fraser Hall Sat 25 Rotary Club Cake Sale, KLLH, 10.30-2pm 7pm Boxercise – CSP 7:30pm KLCS - KLLH 7:30-9:30pm KL Art Society Evening sessions - Fraser Hall, CB Notes 8-8:30pm Ballet & Pilates CVH 8-10pm Barbon Bowling Club (Mon & Thu) - BVH QES Police drop-in – QES

FRIDAY 9.15-10.30 Mindful Yoga– BVH 9:30-11:30am Baby/Toddler Group (Tue & Fri) – CSP 10-11am Zumba Fitness – Whittington VH 10:30-2pm Friendly Friday Coffee & Chat (2nd WOM) – KLMH 7:30-9:30pm Church Ringing Group – KL St Marys Church SATURDAY 9:45-1:30pm Danceworks Dance classes - BVH 10:30-12am Fairtrade Coffee Morning (2nd WOM) – KLLH SUNDAY 10:30am Preston Patrick Quakers, Sunday Worship 10:30am Briggflats Quakers, Children’s Worship Barbon Quiz (1st WOM)