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Thirty Years Of Bentham Footpath Group By Kate Rowe On Saturday 5th March, 29 members celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Footpath Group with a walk on one of the local Millennium trails. The group was started by Len Moody in 1986, and initially he led all the walks with the Keeping Bentham On The Map idea of finding out where the local Bentham paths went. Eventually the group By Shirley Brown ventured further to Ingleton and Burton-in-Lonsdale! Nowadays our walks Bentham News is always pleased and proud to feature Bentham people when they cover a very wide area. Len knocked on Bernard Ellershaw's door, as Bernard achieve excellence in their chosen field, subject or profession. This month we are print- ing two photos by our local professional photographer, Jon Brook of Bentham Imaging. was responsible for looking after the paths for the Council, and Bernard The competition for British Life Photography Awards attracts thousands of entries, and became a founder member. It was pleasing to see that Bernard and two other this year two of Jon’s photos won awards. One of these was for the wonderful photo of founder members, Dorothy Stubbs and Sue Pilkington, local farmer Roger Duncan that we are using on our front page. Its title is ‘The Escapee’ and the photo was taken near Jon’s house. Jon noticed the approaching storm and asked did Saturday's walk. Both of Len's daughters, Jenny and one of Roger’s children to hold a flash off camera for him and got a couple of shots be- Bridget walk with us when they can, and it was lovely fore it started to rain. The other photo, ‘Armageddon Approaches’ is on page 3. that Jenny had come up from London for the walk. We did wonder how many of the present group would be walking in another 30 years!
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Striding out at Eighty Bentham Beagles By Jane Proctor By Sue Arnott A familiar figure around Bentham, ruck- The Beagle Belles have triumphed in Europe again and put Bentham firmly on sack on her back and walking up to Ben- the international running map! All six fin- tham, is Dorothy Stubbs who has recently ished the Barcelona Marathon with very celebrated her 80th birthday. respectable times and did the Club proud. Dorothy was born in Tatham Fells at Not only did they each run the 26 mile mar- Seaview and although she moved away athon but we were up at 5.30am for break- after she married to live at Hest Bank she fast so as to be at the venue for an 8:30am retired back to Bentham and was a found- start. Despite there being over 20,000 run- ners taking part, there was no missing the er member of Bentham Footpath Group. bright orange shirts of the Bentham Beagles. Dorothy is an active member of several organisations in the town, including the Friends of Bentham Library and the Meth- odist Church. Dorothy puts her “get up and go” down to getting out every day. For many years Dorothy has organised the Footpath Group’s Good Friday ramble A spring marathon is fast be- and, in addition to being a keen supporter coming an annual event for the of BFG walks, also walks on Monday girls. Feel inspired? (Or just ex- mornings with the Walks for Women hausted!) Group. An example to us all! Fellow club runners Alan Photograph by Dorothy Stubbs. Chesters ran the Seville Mara- thon last month and Janet Mona- ghan will be running the Lon- don Marathon on 24 April. In both photos there's Zoe MacDon- ald, Diane Armstrong, Jill Noble, Lynda Morris, Kate Morris and myself - left we'd just finished the breakfast run the morning before the big race and above we're all euphoric (and shattered!) after we'd finished the marathon.
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Armageddon Approaches By Shirley Brown Jon took this photo above when out walking the dog. He saw a storm gathering over Lancaster and grabbed his camera when he saw the setting sun suddenly burst under the clouds. This photo was ‘highly com- mended’ in the British Weather category, and as such joined the 10 best photos in each category to be exhibited at the prestig- ious Mall Galleries in London. Jon entered six photographs in the com- petition, all made the long list and two of these were shortlisted and printed in the portfolio book. Fellow Benthamer and en- thusiastic photographer, Malcolm Preece, also entered four photographs all of which made the long list. Since there were thou- sands of entries this is a considerable achievement for an amateur photographer.
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Photograph opposite page shows Bentham Virgin Train Spotted Area Refugee Support Group Extravagan- aims to enthuse and inspire 4,000 young peo- Green Futures For Young ple, aged 11-24, to connect with their local za night on Saturday 12 March. See On Bentham Line environment around the Yorkshire Dales. Thank You from Elza Sayer on People’s People Following the success of using The Ben- By Sarah Pettifer, Marketing and Communica- There will be range of initiatives to provide Page 18. exciting hands-on opportunities for young tham Line to test out the newly refurbished tions Officer at YDMT people to get involved and make positive Flying Scotsman (as featured in last Tel: 015242-51002, email: [email protected] Road Traffic Accident environmental changes. Some of this work month’s BN), a Virgin Pendolino train has A partnership based in the Yorkshire Dales is Photograph of crashed car outside the Auc- will target youngsters who are not tradition- been spotted in the vicinity. An eagle-eyed receiving £819,827 from the Big Lottery Fund ally connected with the outdoors. tion Mart in January, below. See reference Benthamer, who happened to catch a for ‘Green Futures’, an exciting five-year pro- YDMT works to support the social and in Town Council Report page 11. gramme that will support and develop envi- glimpse of the Pendolino as it sped on its economic well-being of this special area and ronmental opportunities for young people has to date delivered over 1,900 projects cov- way between Bentham and Leeds, right across the region. ering areas as diverse as countryside appren- took this photo. Using up-to-date Stephanie Hilborne OBE, Chief Executive ticeships, restoring woodland and wildlife rolling stock raises the exciting of The Wildlife Trusts said: “It is brilliant that habitats and conserving heritage features. possibility of a future new, the Big Lottery Fund has recognised that soci- You can follow the progress of this work speedy transpennine route. Imag- etal and environmental challenges are two by using any of the following links: sides of the same coin. The programme sup- ine being able to get from Ben- www.ourbrightfuture.co.uk ports young people to develop the skills Facebook: Our Bright Future tham to Leeds in half the time it needed to thrive in the workplace, and it does Twitter: @obrightfuture takes now. What an exciting pro- so through the environment.” Instagram: @obrightfuture spect for the future life and for- Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT), based in Clapham, will lead a part- tunes of Bentham. Or is this too Deadline date has changed—12th much to hope for? nership of local young people and organisa- tions, including Craven Development Educa- April for May Bentham News tion Centre. This ‘Green Futures’ partnership
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B6480 Progress Photograph by Will Simm on the We Are Bentham Facebook site of repair work underway.
A Fresh Tourism Initiative? criticised for not doing enough to help the town, so this proposal is to be applauded. I By Carrie Destone gather from social media that the town coun- The ever-present issue of how to attract more cil propose to relocate the Great Stone of tourists into our town has been concerning the Fourstones to the top of Ingleborough. The people of Bentham for some time. Recently daring plan is for it to replace Ingleborough’s The Punc The Punch Bowlh Bow the debate has been conducted on social me- trig point, thus making this, the most popular Low Bentham dia with Facebook being used to highlight a Real Fire Real Food Real Ale of the Three Peaks, also the highest. particular area of interest and possible devel- However this proposal is not universally Dishes made from fresh produce, locally opment. I recently found the following com- sourced popular with all the town councillors. One has ment: “It has become obvious in recent years contributed to the debate by suggesting that Dogs & Muddy Boots welcome that the Big Stone isn’t attracting the number moving The Big Stone is not feasible. But oth- Open all day from noon Tues –Sun of tourists that it should, and we think that ers have reminded the faint-hearted, that if it this is for three reasons. Firstly, its location up Food served Tues-Sat 12-2 & 6-8.30 was possible to erect Stonehenge in 2,000 BC, on the moor away from the traditional tourist Sunday -Traditional Roasts & full menu then moving one big stone should not be be- routes which lie on the north side of the A65. served all day to 8.30pm yond our capabilities. However those op- Secondly, because the tourism committee has posed to the move point out that the solution Open Easter Monday been unable to promote the attractions of the to the problem would simply be to move the Food—12-2 & 6-8.30 Big Stone due to lack of funds. And thirdly, Booking not essential but advisable Lancashire/Yorkshire border a few yards to because the badly-maintained, boggy, muddy at peak holiday times the left, so that the issue of the maintenance path to the Stone from the layby, puts off and upkeep of The Big Stone would come Tel 015242 61344 many but the hardy tourists from attempting under the remit of County Hall in Preston to reach the Stone, let alone climb it. Negotia- rather than the council tax payers of Bentham. tions are currently taking place with Ingleton As news of this has leaked out, a spokes- Parish Council concerning the sale of Big person for the Yorkshire Dales National Park Stone. It is hoped that this will raise enough Authority has told BN: “I can confirm that to money to pay for essential improvements to date the planning committee has not received Bentham’s facilities, such as white lines in a ‘Change Of Use’ application from either Cleveland Square car park, and the return of Bentham or Ingleton councils. Such applica- www.thepunchbowlbentham.co.uk the much-missed public conveniences. This is tions would need to be in before the deadline a win-win situation for Bentham.” of 1st April to be considered in this financial This is a bold initiative. In the past the year”. town council have sometimes felt unfairly 6 43
The Museum Of North Craven Life At The Folly Scouting For Girls And Boys By Anne Read, 015242 51388 [email protected] By Emily Taylor, Aged 15 Exhibitions 22 March to 30 October, 2016: '1916: Chronicles of Courage' AND I recently moved to this area and was told about a Scout group that 22 March to 5 June: 'Back in Settle' was running in the village of Wray. Whilst being interested in out- door activities and presently doing my Duke of Edinburgh Award The new season at The Folly opens on 22 March with two hugely contrasting exhibitions. the Scout group information had not registered with me as I thought '1916: Chronicles of Courage' is the third in our series of World War I exhibitions in asso- scouting was only for boys. However, I was wrong and I have now ciation with the Heritage Lottery-funded Craven and the First World War project. 1916 been a member of this group for the last year and in fact there are as many girls as boys was a momentous year, in which the people of Craven played their part with great cour- in my troop. age. It was the year in which Conscription was introduced and Conscientious Objectors stood up for their beliefs; it was the year in which terrible battles were fought off Jutland The founder of the scouting organisation was Lord Robert Baden-Powell. He was a and best-known of all on the Somme. Our displays tell the stories of local men and wom- Lieutenant General in the British Army, serving in India and in the Boer War in Africa. en who served their country in many different ways: in the medical services and ambu- On returning to England he thought that the skills he had learnt in the army would be lance units as well as fighting in the trenches and at sea. We have followed the progress beneficial for young boys to master, and so he founded the Scouts in 1907. He created of many individuals and revealed acts of great bravery and humanity. Visitors can expe- Scouts because he saw that many working class boys were under a great deal of social rience graphic reconstructions of life on the battlefield through installations of a section pressure and had great potential that was often left unacknowledged and untapped. of trench and a regimental first-aid post. Scouting became, and remains, incredibly popular and is now the biggest mixed youth Our companion exhibition 'Back in Settle' has been inspired by a remarkable Facebook organisation in the UK. Its present aims are to change the lives of young teens by offering group set up around three years ago by local man, Mick Harrison to share stories and old them enriching activities such as camping, orienteering, canoeing and much, much more photographs from the Settle area. There are now almost 1,600 people involved from all which they may never otherwise have had the chance to enjoy. In 2007 the decision was over the world and the stories and photographs are ones most people will never have made that any girl between the ages of 10 ½ -14 can join Scouts. seen before, because up till now they have lain hidden in family albums and scrapbooks. I joined Hornby 3rd Division in late March 2015 as I heard about it from a friend who Mick quickly realised how many wonderful memories were disappearing into a skip as was a member. Over the last year I have enjoyed a whole range of exciting activities in- families moved away and was determined cluding indoor and outdoor rock climbing and running stalls at Wray Scarecrow Festival to do something about it. Thanks to his en- to raise money for scouting equipment. We have also done other exciting activities such thusiasm some amazing pictures are seeing as a number of hikes and some of us got to participate in a night activity against other the light of day. The best thing about our Scout groups. exhibition is that it has been curated by a Hornby Scout’s leader is Will Williamson who told me he became involved about two team from the group who add in their own years ago because the Scout group was finishing as there were no adults who wanted to memories and stories; it's about people: old help out, but since then other helpers have come along and also become leaders. friends, workmates, local characters – may- Outside activities which the troop has done include: cycling, rock climbing, hiking, be even a photo of you you haven't seen caving, raft building, orienteering, shelter making, campfire cooking, growing vegetables, before! It's also about places and how wide games and team games. they've changed or maybe even disap- Inside activities include: circus skills, art and craft, fundraising, festivals and celebra- peared. We want people to come in and tions, problem solving and team building, baking plus many individual activity badges. enjoy the results and then go away and dig When asked what qualifications are needed to become a Scout leader Will said, “Any out their own photos to share. With so interest and enthusiasm will get you started; then you need some basic first aid and your much of interest to local people, our newly- DBS clearance so you are okay working with young children”. launched annual tickets, priced at £7 are a I have now turned 15 and I am officially too old to be in the Scout troop but I have great bargain, giving unlimited access to all progressed to become a young leader helping my fellow Scouts once a week at our meet- Folly exhibitions for a calendar year. There ing and on weekend activities. is so much to see and we make sure that our I would encourage all young people between the ages of younger visitors are not forgotten, with 10 ½ to 14 to come and join either our troop or one locally. special activities provided throughout the It is great fun, you get involved in the community and you building and the chance to dress up. get to do some great activities. We meet every Thursday Both exhibitions will be held at the Folly, evening between 7:00-8:30 at Wray Institute. Settle. For more information contact Anne. Emily has written this article as part of her Duke of Edinburgh www.ncbpt.org.uk/folly. Award scheme. Facebook: www.facebook.com/follysettle
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up the passengers and bring them back to
Opening Day Spring- us at the Masonic, and you’ll be done by
about 11 o’clock. At 2 o’clockish come back
field Bowling Club
in the bus to the Masonic Hall, pick up the
By Helen Cross, Club Secretary
Could You Drive Us well fed and happy customers and return
Are you interest-
them to their homes. You’ll be over and
ed in learning to
Round the Bend? done by about 3.30p.m.
bowl, or are you a
If you could see the pleasure which a By Liz Tonge bowler who has-
How many of us decide we want to go couple of hours of your time, literally every
n’t played for a
somewhere and just hop into the car and 6 weeks or so can bring, I’m sure you
while and would
go? Most of us I suspect, but there are those wouldn’t hesitate. Full training will be giv-
like to play again?
in our community that because of age or en and believe me you’ll receive a very
On Saturday 2nd
warm welcome. Please consider this care- illness can’t do that any more. How many
April the club will be having an Opening
of us get tired of our own company so call fully before you dismiss it. Don’t just leave
Day at 1.30pm. You will be most welcome
it to somebody else to do. My number is up a friend and invite them to meet for a to come and join in the fun, whether you
drink and a chat? Imagine if it wasn’t possi- 62669. Please ring. Thank you. are 6 years old or 60 years old, age is no
ble for you to do that barrier. Don’t worry if you haven’t got any
because of mobility bowls, we have some you can borrow! The
problems. Life would- club is on the main road at the end of the
n’t be that pleasant town, just before Pye Busk.
would it?
Springfield Bowling Club is a thriving
Where is this going I club. We play friendly matches most week- hear you ask, well I’ll ends against clubs such as Ingleborough tell you. At Age Con- and Burton-in-Lonsdale. We are in two cern we endeavour different weekly leagues plus we have inter amongst other things club competitions. We also have a club day to be the transport that every Wednesday, when a round robin is facilitates people who played in the afternoon and evening. would normally be If you would like more information stuck at home to be please phone me on 015242-80079 or Tom able to get around a bit on 015242-61101, or just come along on the and socialise. day, we will be pleased to see you. We had until recent- There will be a coffee morning at the ly a team of seven Town Hall on Saturday April 9th, held in trusty drivers of our aid of club funds. Come along and meet minibus doing sterling some of the bowlers whilst enjoying your work for us. Unfortunately due to health coffee issues we have lost two of them in quick and succession bringing our number down to bis- five. Obviously the more drivers we have cuits. the lighter the work load for each of them.
If you have a clean driving license and a
couple of hours to spare on a Friday every
six weeks or so then maybe you would con-
sider helping us. All you would have to do
is pick up the minibus at about 9 o’clock on
a Friday morning, go to the Masonic Hall to
pick up an escort and a passenger list, pick
8 41 but, unknown to them, the dog had been Virals injected with a mutated strain of canine Lest We Forget - Duke of Cam- By Kathy and Brendan Reichs parvovirus that is able to infect humans as bridge’s Own well and when Tory and her friends re- Teen Book Review by Imogene Henshaw Arthur James Harrison [Middlesex Regi- cover they discover that the virus has Virals is the first book in the Virals series. Words By Allan Hartley ment] as Private changed their DNA and given them The next four books Seizure, Code, Research By Marilyn Hartley G/41225. Thereafter heightened strength and senses. the trail goes cold Exposure and Terminal have already been Arthur was born in 1891 at Clapham the Tory and her friends will need to use until Arthur is rec- released but the series is still unfinished son of John1 and Agnes2 Harrison nee Page. these powers and their brains because orded as being with no information as to how long it will By the time of the 1911 census Arthur is 20 they’re not the only ones who are killed on the 31st be. Virals follows the story of Tory and the family home is given as High Birks, interested in the murder mystery and May 1917 being buried at Hem Farm3 Mili- Brennan (niece of Temperance Brennan, Clapham Station. their lives have just become a lot more tary Cemetery grave ref 11.D.8. the protagonist of the Bones novels and Prior to the war Arthur had served his dangerous. However, given the location of the ceme- TV show) as she moves to the secluded time as a joiner with Messrs Seed Ltd in I really love this series because it, seem- tery on the Southern Sector of the Somme at Morris Island off the coast of Charleston, Bentham and we presume lived in Ben- ingly effortlessly, the village of Hem Monacu actually located South Carolina tham. When the war came along we have combines high on the River Somme, it is likely that Arthur to live with her very little knowledge of Arthur’s war rec- school life, a was involved in the latter stages in the father after the ord and sadly we have no photo of him, but murder investi- Spring Offensive for the Battle of Arras 3rd death of her it is likely Arthur received his call-up pa- to 17th May and one of the many sub-battle mother. gation and what pers in July 1916 when single young men of are basically su- around Albert. Fourteen year 18 and over were conscripted into the Army perpowers in a Arthur is commemorated on the memo- old Tory Bren- due to the sheer depletion of men from the way that seems rial plaque on Station Road and the memo- nan loves to in- slaughter at Gallipoli and the shortage of realistic instead volunteers. rial plaque at the Methodist Church High vestigate bones Bentham. Also on the Roll of Honour at of just using Here there is quite a bit of confusion as and dead bodies Tatham Parish Church that includes a whatever tropes to whom he served with as Arthur is given like her aunt stained glass memorial window. Temperance, /storylines they as enlisting in the Royal Lancaster Regi- can think of to ment [Kings Own] as Private 22038, and the Arthur was the 21st Bentham man to be together with killed. He was 26. her friends Ben, keep you inter- Hiram and Shel- ested with no ton she explores regard for logis- Loggerhead Is- tics like some land (home of books do. the Loggerhead Island Research Institute (LIRI)). When Tory finds a rusted dog tag that dates back to the time of the Vietnam War she is determined to find
out who the owner was. However they Your Advert In Colour discover that the case runs deeper than From just £20, why not just a lost dog tag when Tory and her friends discover the remains of a body make your advert stand from an unsolved murder case and, deter- mined to investigate further, Tory per- out? suades her friends to sneak into LIRI to- Call 61515 or email gether to use their specialist equipment. [email protected] Photo of Tyne Cot Military Cemetery Cross of Sacrifice and site of the German Command Centre When in the facility the group find a sick for more information
block house. Nine Bentham men are commemorated here. dog locked in a cage; they rescue the dog
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Reference Notes has a good mental picture of what Pass- 1.John Harrison was born at Clapham chendaele was like, and here we quote a and was a farmer. At the time of conversation between an Australian Ser- Arthur’s death the family home is given as Par- geant and his commanding Officer. ry’s, Wennington. Officer: you are instructed to attack Owl 2.Agnes Harrison was born and grew-up in Trench, Sir: there is no trench just a huge Ravenstonedale, Westmorland. sea of mud. Officer: your orders are to 3.Hem Farm Military Cemetery was begun attack the trench. Sir: there is no trench just by British troops in January 1917. There are mud. 600 burials one third of whom are unidentified And so it was that our soldiers feared as being of soldiers brought in from the surround- much from drowning in mud as they did ing Somme battlefield. from being shelled or shot at. When Field Marshall Haig visited the Front after the Bentham’s Roll of battle and found it overlaid with twisted Honour war debris, dead bodies of men and horses and endless pools of mud as large as Ben- Words By Allan Hartley tham, he said: Good God, did we really Research By Marilyn Hartley send men to fight in that? Yes, is the answer When we started this project two years ago with 300,000 casualties. No wonder the men our main points of reference were the War called it ‘Passion Dale’, just as the suffering memorial plaque on Station Road and the of Christ on the Cross at Easter is called Craven Herald’s excellent book ‘Craven’s ‘Passiontide’. Part in the Great War’. Of the 54 Bentham But whilst we have been writing about men killed in the Great War we have now the bad news, in our research we have also reached number 25, approximately half observed a steady stream of Bentham sol- way but with obviously many more to diers being reported as visiting or home on 24 / 7 Locksmiths come over the next few years until we reach All Locks Opened Lock Upgrades leave, many of whom appear to have sur- a natural conclusion around November- vived the war. One of the sad facts of war Insurance Work Undertaken Keyed Alike December 2018, 100 years after the conflict Commercial Work UPVC Door Specialist research is that the lives of the dead are New House—New Locks came to an end. better recorded than those that survived. At Free Lock / Security Review to comply with New BN readers will have observed that by Security Regulations this stage we would ask Bentham News date we are ahead of ourselves by reporting readers to let us know if they have any Tel: 015242 41804 on deaths in 1917. To recap, one hundred Mob: 07801438638 knowledge of the following men who years ago the final evacuation from the dis- appear to fit the category of survived: Email: [email protected] astrous Gallipoli Campaign had been com- Arthur Jackson, John Kidd, Lieu Dow 24 hour callout pleted in January 1916 where Benthamers [RAMC] Robert Harrison, Kenneth Turner, Edward Magoolagan and Donald Morrison
John Jackson, William Batty [served at Gal- lost their lives. The summer ‘Battle of the B & C. E. ARMSTRONG COCHRANE lipoli] Walter Leeming1 [survived the Somme’ in 1916 would claim the lives of Somme] Joe Harrison, Walter Newhouse, 17 Main Street, Bentham, 64871 CONSTRUCTION LTD Benthamers Lancelot Dowbiggin, Edward Alec Proctor, Alfred Wells, John Crayston2,
EXTENSIONS TO Briscoe, Thomas Wilcock, Ezra Stephenson, John Blacow, John Parker, John Robinson3, www.bcearmstrong.co.uk BARN CONVERSIONS Robert Carter and Edwin Smith. Now as we T.D. Batty, Tom Bateson, William Norcross, Coal, Logs, Kindling, BUILDING, ROOFING head through 1917, casualties from John Wilson, Squire Jackson, George Flem- Messines and the Third Battle of Ypres, All sizes bottled Calor Gas & PLASTERING ing, George Burrows4, John Dowbiggin5, better known as ‘Passchendaele’, start to Onion sets, veg and flower seeds in stock 25 YRS EXPERIENCE James Dowbiggin5, Albert Coates6, Alf Can- mount and Bentham does not escape the Layers pellets, mixed grain by6, Leonard Shakleton6, brothers7 John, TEL 015242 61405 nation’s collective pain and grief. & various dog foods in stock MOB 07765 882579 Alex and Reuben Wilcock, Joe Jackson, Free local delivery At this point it’s important that everyone Leonard Auton8, James Thompson,
10 39 W. Bradley, Stephen Newhouse, Henry Bentham News Jacques, James Henry Jacques [wounded at Fabrics & Gallipoli], brothers Fred and Tom Smith, S. Accounts Haberdashery Brown, Richard Parrington, Jack Parker and The Certified Accounts for the year ended James Wilshaw. 31st December 2015 were recently present- All joinery work Tel: 015242 63377 All these men would have had medals ed to the committee. The figures showed a and had perhaps brought home military modest surplus for the year with sufficient Undertaken souvenirs such as bullets, bayonets, spent reserves to accommodate the current year’s artillery shells, postcards and other war Windproof increased running costs without the need Including uPVC doors & memorabilia. for any uplift in advertising rates in the & Reference Notes windows medium term. A copy of the accounts is 1. Maybe a relative of John Leeming who had Water Resistant emigrated to Canada but who was killed in Bel- available from Ken Robertson at 61285. Call Jonny Lawson on: Fabrics gium. BN335? Perfect for Spring! 2. Maybe a relative of A. Crayston who was killed in the Spring Offensive of 1918? Mob: 07855056263 3. Maybe a relative of William Robinson who was killed at Passchendaele? 25 Tel: 015242 42452 4. George Burrows is listed on the Roll of YEARS Honour at the Victoria Institute Low Bentham, EXP Embroidery Service and was a highly decorated soldier. [email protected] 5. John and James Dowbiggin, maybe broth- 1st Floor, Central Buildings, Main St. High Bentham, ers? Maybe a relative of Lancelot Dowbiggin LA2 7HE (up the steps next to Bentham Imaging) BN345 killed on the Somme? 6. Albert, Alf and Leonard made several attempts to enlist but each time they were reject- BENTHAM ANGLING ed for reasons unknown, but whatever the rea- son they must have been the luckiest three men ASSOCIATION in Bentham at the time. 7. John, Alex and Rueben all survived the Permits for 2016 season war. Rueben was awarded a Military Medal for gallantry. Where is that medal now? now on sale at 8. Leonard Auton was the brother of James Café Culture, Main Street, Auton who was killed at Passchendaele? 9. Passchendaele, most who died at Passchen- High Bentham daele are buried at Tyne Cot Military Cemetery that is the largest Commonwealth cemetery in the World. Here there are 11,953 burials, 8366 are unknown. The wall panels to the missing include the names of 35,000 men including Benthamers John Adamthwaite, Charles Bargh, Alfred Clarke, John Maudsley, William Robin- son, William Savage, Tom Harry Smith, Wil- liam Throup, Percy Preston Whitfield. When King George V visited he suggested that the Cross of Sacrifice be placed on top of the main German block-house that had inflicted such carnage.
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Haw Pike before heading down to the TC could take the lead on getting re- Footpath Matters Bolton Bridge. From there we will March’s Town Council pairs underway. By Kate Rowe follow the Dales Way to the By Shirley Brown Cllr Bridgeman asked for more infor- Quaker Meeting House near Councillors Taylor, Bridgeman, Swales, Mar- mation about how to register an interest in “April brings us sun and showers Lobwood House and then follow shall, Adams, Stannard, Vendy and Townson getting B4RN broadband to Low Bentham. And the pretty wildwood flowers” the river back to Addingham. were present for the Town Council meeting (See also Article on page 16.) The Arkholme/Whittington walk on 7th March, as was District Cllr Thompson Plans to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birth- Sun, showers, wind, or snow? on Saturday 16th has had to be and 5 members of the public. Apologies were day are in hand. Cllrs Adams and Marshall What will April bring? I know it will bring changed as the footbridge over Newton Beck received from Cllrs Cowling, Pritchard, said an official beacon will be lit on Thursday my favourite "wildwood" walk, Oxenber is impassable. So it will now be a 5 mile Faichney and County Cllr Ireton. 21st April at 7.30pm, St John’s are producing Woods at Austwick. I was lucky to miss a circular from Arkholme to Gunnerthwaite, In the public participation slot, Keith Hart- a booklet about what was happening in this month of winter with a visit to New returning by High Farm. ley spoke with great feeling about the urgent parish 90 years ago and have various celebra- Zealand, but I did not escape the rain. The A more strenuous walk awaits us on need for Extra Care Housing in Bentham for tion events on 12th June, and there are com- first two weeks were quite wet, with almost Thursday 28th April as we climb Helvellyn. older and disabled local people. At present memorative medals available for schools and 6 inches on the day we drove into Milford We park by the roadside at the top of people are sent out of our community when councils at a cost of £1.99 each. Also see the Sound on the West Coast of South Island Dunmail Raise and climb steeply alongside they can no longer live independently and article on page 21 about an event at Ripon where they have 7 metres a year. Heavy rain Raise Beck to Grisedale Tarn. Then we need extra care, and this is wrong. At present Cathedral for those celebrating their 90th is normal, and the very, very wide river beds continue our climb up and over NYCC are prioritising the provision of extra birthdays in 2016. are able to cope. One bridge over the Rakaia Dollywaggon and Nethermost Pikes to the care facilities in towns where they are carry- David Johnson’s request that the Town River is over a mile long! top of Helvellyn. Our walk down from the ing out their policy of closing care homes, Council take over responsibility for mainte- "Clean for the Queen", a campaign to top will depend on which paths are open at and the craziness of this is that since Ben- nance of the Bygone Bentham plaques was encourage us to pick up litter to celebrate the the time and may be shorter than the 9 miles tham hasn’t even got a care home to close well received, and this may come under the Queen's 90th birthday would not be needed advised in the programme. we’re not high on the list for getting extra ‘Open Spaces’ committee’s remit. More un- in New Zealand. The New Zealanders’ A reminder of the Annual Dinner on care facilities either. He asked for the TC’s certain was how to respond to the Footpath attitude to rubbish is "if you bring it in, take Friday 22nd, 7pm for 7.30pm. support in asking NYCC to prioritise Ben- Group’s request for clarity about insurance it back with you". So there are no litter bins tham. Cllr Townson said the situation was for repair work that their volunteers under- in the National Parks, a policy I think we very frustrating and strongly recommended take. could adopt here to encourage everyone to that the TC not only write letters of support There is full occupancy in the alms-houses be responsible for their own rubbish. to NYCC and the hard-working, determined where work is underway to refurbish bath- All walks leave from Lairgill at 9.30am. Extra Care Group in Bentham, but also that rooms and kitchens. Cllr Vendy reported on Our first walk is 7.5 miles at Skipton on the provision of such care should be included future training for the public in the use of Saturday 2nd. We start from the Coach in the Neighbourhood Plan. defibrillators and in the substantial changes Street Car Park (Pay and Display £4.50) and Various highway matters are outstanding that are taking place on the committee and find our way onto the Leeds Liverpool Canal after the recent floods. Repair work to the the volunteers at the youth café. towpath which we follow through the town. B6480 ‘is progressing’ and blocked gullies on To end the meeting on a creative note, Cllr Our route then leaves the canal and climbs Station Road are still causing a health hazard Bridgeman wondered whether the TC could onto Skipton Moor via Horse Close and at the parking areas by the station. Cllr use some of the empty shop windows in Stannard wants the contractors to collect Cawder Hall Farms. From the top of Skipton Bentham to showcase artworks by local peo- their orange rubble bags that are now litter- Moor we should enjoy good views over the Learn to Drive with ple. And Cllr Marshall suggested that the town. We drop back into town via Jenny Gill ing the banks of the River Wenning. tollhouse at Low Bentham be reinstated to and on past the Castle into Skipton Woods. Repairs to the wall that was demolished Sally Moore allow a toll to be charged for Internet shop- We return to the cars over Park Hill to the during a road traffic accident outside the canal, with a final treat for the true Your local, friendly Auction Mart in January were discussed. ping vans from Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's. Yorkshire men amongst us. Responsibility for carrying out the repairs is The proceeds from such tolls would be used On Wednesday 6th our 6.5 mile walk will Instructor complicated, as NYCC say it’s nothing to do to support local traders who have been ad- start from the layby on Bark Lane in with them. The TC is responsible for a small versely affected by the closure of the B6480. Addingham, go into the village centre and Gift vouchers available. section of the wall and the drivers of the ve- Perhaps Cllr Marshall had an eye to the pub- hicles involved and the landowner will have then up Sugar Hill to cross the golf course. lication date of the April BN, 1st April? Tel: 07960381491 insurance cover, but Cllr Marshall asked if We will then pass Chelker Reservoir and
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bushes and apple trees. Strawberries, how-
April Garden ever, prefer a mulch of leaf mould, as they The Bike Bin Comes To Bentham By Joyce Knapp grow naturally in woodland areas. It is By Andy Mounsey April has always been my favourite month worth checking under and around the Do you have a bicycle that’s rarely ridden? of the year, when I was a little girl growing strawberry plants, before applying the Are the kids leaving you behind? up on a sheep farm, high up in the hills, it mulch, for any slugs and snails that may be was a month filled with sunshine, Easter What if there was a thriving cycling hub in the village? lurking nearby before removing and de- eggs and chasing spring lambs. This year, stroying them. The Bike Bin is a new project that I am setting up in Bentham. It will be based at Looking although Easter is already behind us and I Moving away from fruit and vegetables, Well, King Street, Bentham and will be open on Saturday mornings. It will recycle and very much doubt I will be chasing lambs, I there are one or two shrubs that will bene- repair old/unused bikes and support local people to widen their cycling horizons and do hope we get plenty of spring sunshine to fit from a light prune at this time. Firstly, bike with confidence. The Bike Bin will be a not-for-profit scheme and will operate as a help us get started growing an abundance Witch Hazel, can be tackled, removing business run by a team of local people supported in the short term by grant funding. of flowers and vegetables in our gardens. only any weak or crossing branches before We can usually assume the worst of the the leaf buds begin to burst. Then we can The Bike Bin Needs You If winter weather is behind us as we get the prune Viburnum x bodnantense simply by • You have bike repair/build skills and would teach others seed packets out and decide what to sow removing 1/5 main stems and cutting out • You’d like to learn how to repair/build bikes where. Some relatively easy-to-grow vege- any old, weak shoots near/at their base. • You have an old/unused bike that could be recycled tables, including most root crops, eg. car- • You have children that would ride if they could rots, beetroot and parsnips can be sown Nature Notes • You don’t ride but would if you could directly in the ground at this time of year By David Fisher • You ride and would happily guide/support others and nature will, hopefully, take the strain In Low Bentham it was good news to see a • You just want to keep in touch with The Bike Bin developments by providing both warmth and moisture as pair of buzzards circulating above. Also a Register your interest by leaving a note with your contact details at Looking Well or required. pair of thrushes at Staggarth. On the river a email me at [email protected] Seeds that we can start off in the green- dipper, a sign that the river is unpolluted, house include less hardy varieties such as red grouse in small numbers on the moors. REDHEADS COAL AND GAS courgettes and these rather large seeds can There is nothing unusual in our garden, 5 grades, 5 sizes of coal be sown in small pots, preferably two in the birds are doing well on the suet I am All sizes of Bottled Gas delivered each pot, removing the weakest plant as feeding them. There are animal tracks up Fruit & veg, wholefoods and eggs they begin to develop. These plants can be Kindling, Logs, Wood pellets, Prepacked fuel the river bank made by small rodents prob- 20% off cheese on Tuesdays allowed to grow on in their pots before ably a brown rat. Compost and Gro-Bags Longley farm cream and yoghurts. being hardened off, for a week or two, then Fungus is apparent on tree trunks at We won’t be beaten on English Lakes Ice cream they will be ready for planting out at a Shakey bridge. Lesser celandine and dog’s Price, Quality and Service Big range of Hawkshead Relish Jars distance of 18”-24” to allow room for them mercury are the early wild flowers. Spring Flowers, plants & gifts to spread their trailing stems. is here. Regular deliveries to Bentham Tel: 015242 61904 Tel: 015242 41626 We can also sow seeds of French and www.flowerfields.co.uk Runner beans this month and, whilst it is possible to grow them in situe, better re- sults are usually gained by starting them Settle Chimney off in deep, large pots in a greenhouse. Sweep Services They can then be planted out in late May, Providing a Clean & when there is less risk of a night frost Professional Chimney Sweeping Service which could kill them off. Pots, Bird Guards, Cowls, Once all the seeds are sown, we can turn Carbon Monoxide Detec- to providing nutrition for some of our tors fruiting plants. If we are fortunate enough Supplied & Fitted. National Association of Chimney Sweeps Contact Barry to be able to produce our own garden com- (NACS) Qualified. post, then this can be used to spread under Tel. 01729 823683 - 07828 172677 and around blackcurrant and gooseberry Mob. 07815 285321
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Carnival Bentham Problem Page Another expert only Son, who is close to the Father’s heart, Churches Together in who has made him known. (John 1:18 By Mike Redfern NRSV) Bentham Your personal problems dealt with by an expert By Rev Bryan Yardy This month the postbag was fuller than usual. You all seem to want High Bentham Methodist Church to raise questions about free will and determinism; almost everyone I remember when moving into my first is asking the same question: house in South Yorkshire I came home from “Is choice an illusion?” work one day and couldn’t find my key to Pilgrimage I don’t know what’s brought this on – is it Trump and Clinton? Staying in or getting get back in. I searched high and low and By Judith Johnson out? Red or white? But I know what I think – if you (and yes I mean you, dear writer) retraced my steps to find the missing key to Saturday April 30th, Sunday May 1st and don’t identify the options and make your own choices, then life becomes like that film no avail. I then tried climbing down the Monday May 2nd cellar grate to gain access, but it was like where Jim Carey’s in a made up world and there’s a man with a beret. Come and join us for a unique opportuni- getting a camel through the eye of a needle. So practice making some choices. Here’s some Carnival options: ty to walk, drive or cycle between the In the end I had to smash the door open This year’s Carnival procession will be full of decorated umbrellas of all shapes and churches of Bentham, Ingleton, Burton, with some help from a heavy duty neigh- Chapel-le-Dale and Thornton. There will sizes; why don’t you : bour. be maps, displays, flowers, refreshments •Find an old umbrella and decorate it at home? Well, if you’ve ever lost or forgotten •Come along to the Looking Well Studios (King Street) between 2pm and 4pm be- and a warm welcome available between your house key you’ll know how infuriat- 10am and 4pm on each of the three days. tween the 31st May and 3rd June, and make an umbrella for the procession (or bring ing it is not being able to get in. And, for You can choose between walking, cycling many, much of the Bible and the Christian your own and decorate it) or driving and start and finish as you faith can feel rather similar. It offers a way •Contact us on Website www.carnivalbentham.co.uk wish. Facebook page www.facebook.com/CARnivalBentham of life that’s often misunderstood or, on the surface, seems too difficult to get into – just And volunteer to help prepare for the day, or help on the day itself. like a locked door with a missing key. How •Come to our April Carnival meeting on Thursday 27th April – 7.30 pm in the Black HARRINGTON CARPETS can we believe in a loving Creator, you may (Est over 30 years) Bull ask? What is meant by eternal life? Where Local Supplier and Fitter
•And finally, why not choose to come along on Carnival day - 4th June – and enjoy the and what is God? There are a multitude of of Carpets and Vinyl. fun – stalls, fairground, music, food. questions that even the most scholarly Quick, reliable service, free estimates and struggle to answer. It has rightly been ob- planning. Very competitive prices. Sample And remember – if metaphysical libertarianism isn’t your scene then that’s fine by served that no one has ever been argued books delivered to your home for you to choose into the kingdom of heaven. Even those at your leisure and with no obligation to buy. All me, a little bit of causal determinism never did anybody any harm. budgets catered for. who profess a firm faith in God have had to Apart from that man in the beret. struggle to make sense of much written in Contact John on 015242 61794 or mobile the Bible. But if we dismiss it or simply give 07756828141. up on it then we will never reach a point of commitment and forever find ourselves on Your memories by Leah the outside looking in, and no amount of Balti LOGS LOGS LOGS Video/Photo Preservation, forcing the lock will gain entry. Bentham Kiln Dried Firewood Editing and Filming Service What we really need is someone with the Take Away key, and that person is Jesus, the one who Indian Seasoned Logs, Bags or Loads Please get in touch to discuss your Open 7 Days A Week. requirements makes God real, the Word made flesh. It is Cash and Carry 5pm – 11pm [email protected] only when we look at him that we are able Pick up Point to see what God is like, and it is through 015242 62445 015242 62939 or accepting his love and following his way www.benthambalti.co.uk Bentham Road, Ingleton 07884208950 that we find the door opened into the won- Quality Food, and Good
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at the Horse and Farrier on the 31st High Bentham March and were reminded about the Quality Firewood For Sale By Jill Noble coffee morning date at the end of We only supply hardwood logs from sustainable "Crafty Evening" with Rosie Hall April. sources, seasoned for a minimum of 18 months Enthusiastic WI members watched The competition "A Pot Of Spring £53 per load inc. vat tentatively as Rosie Hall, local artist Bulbs" was won by Barbara and teacher, gave an interesting Shuttleworth. For prompt and reliable delivery contact demonstration on "Iris Folding", a tech- Next Meeting Thursday 7th April Jonathan on 01756 749626 or 07850 827322 nique originating from the Netherlands. 7.30pm, "Children of Nepal" speaker Jane TREETOPS FORESTRY www.treetopsforestry.co.uk Old, used envelopes were recycled, their Chilton. 54 years experience pretty inside patterns, cut and arranged in a Visitors and new members always wel- Keeping Craven Warm for over 40 years! layering process, resulting in an almost 3D, come. unique eye catching piece of work. Mem- bers chose a selection of 4 contrasting Low Bentham MEL BOOTH patterns/colours, worked in small groups, By Pam Warbrick following a template, of an PAINTER & DECORATOR Our expected speaker for Easter Egg. Rosie swept February being indisposed, 07825749631 swiftly around the groups, Brenda Halliwell stepped in to ensuring the desired tech- present a talk entitled ‘The GENERAL HANDYMAN, nique had been mastered. joys and thrills of sheepdog training’. Bren- Now working back to front, da, full of enthusiasm for her subject, gave GARDEN MAINTENANCE, can be quite worrying, so an account of how this passion has devel- GREAT RATES. came the moment of truth. The last piece of oped over the last 10 years since her first paper in place, time to turn it over, the sheepdog, Bess. room filled with little shrieks of delight, Investigating breeding lines and seeing
(and relief) it had worked! Trimmed edges, how individual dogs respond to training sparkling jewels, buttons and ribbons add- from being pups, allows her to choose the ed and they were complete, a hand made most likely animals for entry to trials. The individual Easter Card. ideal dog is strong, enjoys the work, is ea- Rosie brought along samples of her work ger to please; yet stays calm and will take and shared a heart warming story of her correction. Needless to say endless hours of journey into teaching, fuelled by her pas- training are necessary to get the dogs to the sion for art. All through her education, Ro- required level for entry into the various sie showed a creative flare, sewing, making categories, from nursery to open, to nation- her own clothes, even designing a pair of al, international and world title events. Vid- Leading law firm, Oglethorpe, "flip flops" out of Lino and string! A little eo evidence alongside her lively narrative Sturton & Gillibrand later in life, inspired, by "Go Creative" brought the subject to life in the most en- offer the full range of traditional legal courses in Millers Court, Rosie took her gaging way. services at the interests further. Already holding a Busi- Our next meeting will be at 7.30 pm on Kirkby Lonsdale Office. ness Study degree, and City & Guilds quali- Thursday 21st April at the Victoria Insti- For your first point of contact speak to fications, Rosie progressed to teachingtute. Our speaker, Trish, will speak about Sarah Miller. others. Today Rosie runs her ‘The work of a lady cobbler’. It sounds own classes inspiring others, in fascinating doesn’t it? Do come along and various types of needlecraft, join the fun! and works in Temptations. The president welcomed visi- Deadline date has changed—12th 17 Main Street, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2AQ tor June Gerrie to the group. April for May Bentham News Members will meet for a meal
34 15 Bentham Community music, refreshments, games, craft stalls, cake stalls, and much, much more. If you Lowgill And Tatham Longstaffe Educational Primary School would like to reserve a stall at this event By Mary Taylor By Catherine Boocock, Head Teacher please contact Sally in the school office on Jackie Foott, Co-coordinator Foundation As many readers will have heard, Bentham 015242 61412. Northern Red Squirrels, gave an Community Primary School was inspected Fair Trade Fortnight interesting and informative Each year, the Trustees of the Longstaffe by Ofsted at the end of February 2016. At Educational Foundation award grants of As part of ‘Fair Trade Fortnight’ (29th illustrated talk to Tatham Fells the time of writing, the official report is varying amounts to applicants who have February to 13th March) children had Women’s Institute members in the Old eagerly awaited, and when it is published it attended a maintained High or Low Bentham lessons about Fair Trade. On the morning School on Tuesday evening, 8 March. will be on our school’s website Primary School and are currently under 25 of 8th March they were invited to take part Jackie spoke of her passion for preserv- (www.benthamcpschool.org.uk) for all to years of age and in full time education. in a ‘Fair Trade Breakfast’. For this, along- ing red squirrels, showing many slides, peruse. We would like to take this oppor- These grants are to assist with educational side Fair Trade produce, children were some beautiful but some upsetting, of dis- tunity to say ‘thank you’ to parents, grand- costs; in the past helping with the purchase of offered a range of cereals, and were eased red squirrels which had caught pox parents, families, staff, governors, children books, technology, music and dance lessons, encouraged to think about fair trade for from the grey ones. Greys were brought and the community for their continued and essential equipment. farmers in our local community, many of into this country in the 1880s; they eat eggs support of their local primary school. whom are currently struggling with of nesting birds even eating the chicks and If you would like to be considered for an Fundraising extremely low milk prices. food which native species need. They also award, please contact the Secretary, The Friends of Bentham School are col- World Book Day cause millions of pounds worth of damage lecting ‘Active Kids’ vouchers from in woodland by stripping the bark from Mr D Johnson at Holly Gill, Burton Road, Low On Thursday 3rd March, the school took Sainsburys and any donations of vouchers trees, so killing them. The only way to pre- Bentham LA2 7EW (015242 61905) or email part in ‘World Book Day’. This educational towards this collection from the community serve the red squirrel is to eliminate the [email protected] day was celebrated by encouraging would be very gratefully received. alien greys. She asked members to inform The closing date for applications is 12 noon children to dress up as a favourite book on Wednesday 4th May 2016 Many children recently took part in the South Lakes Red Squirrel Group of any character. Apologies to any local residents ‘Thanks a Bunch’, a fundraiser that sightings, the nearest to Tatham being at who thought they were seeing things that supports ‘Mothers’ Day’ or ‘Special Ingleton. morning when they saw ‘Superman’ and Persons’ Day’. Thank you to Mrs Pamela Barbara Haddow thanked the speaker, ‘Woody’ making their way towards school! GAFTRI Tutoring And Leak at Flowerfields for sourcing the who judged the competition for nut crack- Instead of collecting voluntary beautiful bunches of daffodils for our chil- ers; winners were Lucy Lee, Gerda South- Proofreading Services contributions for the privilege of dressing dren at cost. Our annual Easter Egg raffle well and Mary Myers. GCSE Science and Advanced Level Chemistry up, children were asked to bring into school took place on 24th March, so thanks go to During business, President Margaret Well qualified Science teacher a book that they no longer wanted and all the local shops and organisations who McIntosh informed members of coming Based near Kirkby Lonsdale donate it to Oxfam. This activity helps to have helped support this by donating events and of the two resolutions to be vot- support our school’s UNICEF accreditation Individuals or small groups prizes and Easter Eggs. We would like to ed on at the National AGM in June. and SMSC learning within the curriculum. Contact [email protected] take this opportunity to thank the ‘Sunday The evening concluded with refresh- or 07402921173 Boys Club’, a group of local fundraisers No More Leaks! ments provided by Gill Gilbertson and www.getafriendtoreadit.co.uk who recently made a significant donation External remedial work on the school Barbara Haddow. towards the Friends of Bentham School’s building has now been completed and we Gazebo fund. We have now managed to are very pleased to report that, following TAYLORS raise nearly half of the amount required to the recent inclement weather, the previous build a permanent outdoor Gazebo in our leak situation has not recurred: so far, so OPHTHALMIC OPTICIANS school playground. This structure will good! Finally, we still have places available G.N.Theobald F.C. Optom For Professional, Effective, Chartered benefit everyone in every class. at our wonderful school nursery. For more Mount Pleasant House Physiotherapy, including sports injuries, Countryside Festival In June information, please contact the School High Bentham Office on 015242 61412. backs, necks and acupuncture. On Saturday 25th June, the Friends of OPEN WEDNESDAY AXA, AVIVA, BUPA authorised clinic Bentham School will be hosting their very Deadline date has changed—12th 9.00am—5.00pm established 1998 first Countryside Festival at Bentham Com- April for May Bentham News Tel 01524 32915 Phone 015242 62216 munity Primary School. There will be live For an appointment www.benthamphysio.co.uk
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Bus Cuts Rebecca Brings Sunbeams To Rotary Club By Peter Lennard By Lilian Barton The new timetable for the bus service between Bentham and Lancaster affects the whole On 3rd March Rebecca Porter, founder of ‘Sunbeams’ in Bentham, was the community in Bentham. Unfortunately, a new, greatly reduced service comes into opera- speaker at the Rotary Club. Rebecca, as a young mum whose eldest daughter tion on 3 April 2016. The new timetable is shown below: has autism with learning difficulties, understands very well the situation of families who NEW TIMETABLE FROM 3 APRIL 2016 have a child with additional needs. So six years ago she formed ‘Sunbeams’ to bring peo- High Bentham to Lancaster, Monday to Friday. OUT = Bentham to Lancaster, RETURN ple together who have similar experiences. Now ten families with 23 children to support = Lancaster to Bentham. Bentham times are at Conservative Club, High Bentham. regularly attend monthly meetings and activities. This group brings families together so OUT RETURN that they can discuss and share their experiences. Siblings, especially teenagers, often feel isolated and unable to cope with their situation, and this is where ‘Sunbeams’ can help. 07.33 Rebecca’s hope for 2016 is to be able to provide a safe haven for young people, and also 09.18 10.15 to create more social opportunities for families to bring comfort to each other. A coffee [10.18 scrapped] 12.15 morning is planned for 10am-12 noon on 16th April in Bentham Town Hall. If you belong 11.43 [was 12.18] 14.15 [moved from 16.15] to a group needing speakers, or would like more information about ‘Sunbeams’, then 13.43 [was 14.08] 17.15 please contact Rebecca on 015242-63062. [scrapped 19.08] On Sunday 5th June the Rotary Club is organising 3 walks, all starting from Kirkby High Bentham to Lancaster, Saturday Lonsdale Rugby Club for “Lune Walk 4UR Charity”. Parents with toddlers in pushchairs OUT RETURN will be catered for as well as people who don’t want to walk too far. You can see full [07.45 scrapped] details on the club website, www.lunesdalerotary.org.uk. [08.03 scrapped] 09.18 10.15 [10.18 scrapped] 12.15 Music in the Fells 11.43 [was 12.18] 14.15 (LAST BUS) C O N C E R T S F W Huddleston Ltd Church of the Good Shepherd Tatham Fells 13.43 [was 14.18] [17.15 scrapped] Plant & Machinery [19.08 scrapped] Saturday 9 April at 7.00pm Hire, Drainage, The main changes affecting Bentham appear to be: TOM MCCONVILLE Fiddle and Groundwork & - Only 4 buses per day weekdays and only 3 buses on a Saturday each way DAVID NEWEY Guitar Landscape Specialists - Cancellation of Saturday 17.15 bus back from Lancaster, with no service after 14.15 Free Estimates on a Saturday Saturday 21 May at 7.30pm - Cancellation of 19.08 bus into Lancaster, the last bus being 13.43 IOSEF PURITS Classical Accordian www.fwhuddleston.co.uk - The reduction in the Kirkby Lonsdale service means that it is no longer possible to 01524 736205 / 07831 389 474 get an evening bus to Wennington and then walking or getting a lift to Bentham. Tickets £15 inc wine and nibbles From Carole Butcher 63095 or Jane Proctor 62648 Unfortunately the deadline for the receipt of objections to the changes was 4 March but if anyone still wants to contact the Council to express their views on the subject, they should write, quoting reference PC0002407/93, to:
Bus Registrations Team Central Licensing Office Hillcrest House 386 Harehills Lane Leeds LS9 6NF or email [email protected], putting PC0002407/93 in the Subject line. It might be worth contacting our MP to bring to his attention the detrimental effect the new service will have on the community.
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“ Mike Barron More On The Buses B4RN In By Richard Wilson Hair Studio Wenning Wood Works Since Lancashire County Council's deci- Bentham? Cath Blackwell, By Julie Bridgeman Homeleigh, Bespoke Kitchen & Cabinet Maker sion last year to axe subsidies for rural bus Regarding B4RN being available in Low Fourlands, All aspects of furniture work, C&G Level III 20 services, Bentham bus users have been Bentham interested parties need to register Bentham, years experience in the trade trying to find out how they will be affect- their interest at B4RN.org.uk. This alerts LA2 7EX Visit our workshop, 12 Pyes Mill, ed. Faced with a campaign to minimise B4RN to the people who may want it. Reg- Station Road. LA2 7LJ cuts, neither LCC nor Stagecoach would commit themselves early, but the changes istering an interest is in no way a commit- Tel: 015242 62510 015242 62284 / 07799 067 315 to services 80/81 from 3rd April are now ment. When registering people will be Mob: 07796 148900 final and include: asked a series of questions. It costs £150 to - An hourly service between Lancaster get connected to B4RN and then £30 per and Hornby, with a bus every two hours to month. B4RN is funded by people buying SUMMER TERM YOGA shares in a Not for Profit Community Ben- Bentham and Ingleton (service 80) or Kirk- efit Society, more information about which, Tuesday’s in the Primary School Hall by Lonsdale (service 81). All Kirkby Lons- can be found on the B4RN website at 12, 19, 26 April 3, 10, 17, 24 May dale services will travel via Melling, Tun- B4RN.org.uk. 7, 14, 21, 28 June 5, 12, 19 July stall and Burrow. Interested parties then form a group and - There will no longer be an evening or dig to the B4RN connection which is cur- Friday’s in Methodist Church Hall Sunday service but there will be buses to rently at the North end of the village. 15, 22, 29 April 6, 13, 20, 27 May Halton on Monday - Saturday until 7.30pm Getting B4RN into houses is not a quick 3, 10, 17, 24 June 1, 8, 15, 22 July on service 49. - There will be journeys from both process and very much up to those people 6-7 pm. £5 per class. Tel 62248 Ingleton/Bentham and Kirkby Lonsdale who want it to get together and organise it. arriving in Lancaster for school and college I am happy to co-ordinate activity in Low start times. Bentham. At the time of writing, the new timeta- If anybody wants to chat about this ble wasn't available on the Stagecoach please feel free to email on website, but could be viewed on the Lan- [email protected] caster District Bus Users Group website. or ring 62276. To mitigate the cuts, B.E.S.T. has set up a Lift-Share Scheme to help people in Ben- tham and the surrounding area to offer Deadline date has changed— and receive lifts. Google "Bentham Lift 12th April for May Bentham News Share Scheme" to find out more. The summer Sunday and bank holiday Northern Dalesman service from More- Ruposhi cambe to Richmond via Bentham, Hawes Fully Licensed, Indian Restaurant & Take-Away and Muker will run as in previous years, Wednesday Night Special from 1st May to 25th September. However, Eat in Five Course Meal £11.95 pp its support from the Dales National Park Children under 7 £7.50 pp
has been halved, and unless new funding Four Course Take Away £9.00 pp
sources are found, this may be its last sea- Opening Hours son. There will be not this year be a con- Sun-Thurs 5.30pm–11pm, Fri & Sat 5.30pm– 11.30pm nection in Hawes with the Wensleydale Free coffee while you wait for your take-away Flyer, which no longer flies on Sundays. Tel: 015242 63400 8 Main Street, Bentham, Full timetables can be found on the Dales- Free Wifi for all our customers Bus website.
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This progressed to market halls, chain Bentham People Page Ewecross Historical stores - the Coop being one of the biggest - Thanks and supermarkets with the Trafford Centre Society becoming a cathedral of shopping. Howev- Bentham's Extravaganza Charity Con- By Mary Taylor er, the street market is now back in Market cert in aid of Refugees raised £1040 Sir John Kerr welcomed Dr Mike Winstan- Square Lancaster 150 years after it closed. for the work the RED CROSS do with ley former senior lecturer at Lancaster Uni- Dr Winstanley concluded with specula- Refugees in Europe. Bentham Area Refu- versity, to the Ewecross Historical Society tion for the future with on line shopping. gee Support Group (BARSG) would like to meeting, held in Bentham Methodist Coffee shops and charity shops are on the thank everyone who came to the Concert Church on Monday, 29 February. increase and private hairdressers are still and especially those who sang, played, Dr. Winstanley illustrated his subject, flourishing. recited poems, did comic turns and told “Markets and Supermarkets, 200 years of The next meeting on 21 March will fea- stories making the evening so enjoyable shopping in the North West”, with many ture, “ Roads and Roadsides in the North and entertaining. slides of paintings and photographs of this West in the past 200 years” by Jean Turn- Elza Sayer area, pointing out the difference in the bull. North West Air Ambulance charity was North West from other parts of the country. Hornby Flower Club next meets on the recipient of the latest donation of His earliest reference was to a map of Thursday 21st April, 7.30pm at Hornby £100 by the Bentham Line Dancers. 1577 showing the day of the week on which Village Institute. We are very fortunate to Come and join us on Thursday evenings at the market was held in each village. Spaces have as our speaker and demonstrator Sara the Methodist Church 7.30pm. Good ex- in the market place and surrounding streets Barrow, winner of a prestigious Chelsea ercise, good fun and good company. were allotted to different produce; the smell Gold. She will be talking about her 'Floral Jenny Durrant from the meat market could only be imag- Journey to Chelsea Gold'. ined as animals were slaughtered in the Sue Arnott would like to thank everyone Pat Seber street. who supported her marathon run in aid of the Dr Hadwen Trust and Brain Tumour Research. If anyone would still like to Your Letters INTERCOUNTY sponsor her, all donations would be wel- Dear Bentham News, DRIVING SCHOOL come, through On a distinctly dismal, cold day in March I VAL KAY http://www.justgiving.com/Susie-Arnott was travelling along the closed part of the or at Bentham Post Office. B6480 when I came across two people slow- THEORY TRAINING ly walking along the roadside, heads down AVAILABLE Personal with bin bags in one hand and a stick in the 015242 62794 other. It took me a few seconds to realise ROWCROFT, Margaret who they were and what they were doing, e-mail: The family of the late Margaret Rowcroft they were picking up litter! [email protected] would like to thank all relatives, friends So, I would like to say thank you to and neighbours for their kind words of Shirley and Bev for keeping the road so sympathy and support, cards of condolence tidy. I know this is the second time the HORNBY DAY NURSERY and donations in Margaret’s memory to litter pickers have been down the road since Fully qualified staff Myasthenia Gravis and to all those in- it closed. I would also like to say thank 7.30 to 6.30pm volved in Margaret’s care. Thank you to you to the rest of the litter pickers who go everyone who attended the funeral and to around Bentham and pick up litter, you Pre-school Nursery & Education Grant Rev Mabel Parr and Rev Pauline Taylor for really do make a difference. Dedicated Baby & Toddler Facilities the service. Thanks also to B & W Funerals Linda Brockbank Secure outdoor play area Ltd for their kindness, understanding, Dear Bentham News, guidance and dignified funeral arrange- 1 Station Road, Hornby. I wish that those who object to the practice Tel: 015242 22288 ments. of marking dog fouling in our streets would E:[email protected]
30 19 Print workshop take a moment to consider their fellow resi- Dear Bentham News Do What You Cheer dents, instead of the temporary presence of Objections to my pavement paintwork not- By Andy Mouncey (Fitness Fix at the icentre, Saturday 23rd April 10am—4pm dayglow marking. This marking not only withstanding (BN Issue 348) I can report Ingleton, 07799 063115) £50 per person includes lunch and all materials highlights (literally) the indifference of that my 'graffiti' have drawn spontaneous
‘Go on, my son!’ some dog owners to the toilet habits of their and unsolicited applause from a surprising
‘Stick with it!’ dogs but warns the unwary, or those who number of concerned citizens. It is gratify-
‘You’re catching her up!’ are not well sighted to an unpleasant addi- ing to know that my CAD is somewhat
‘C’mon – last bit – sprint all the way!’ tion to their footwear. It also makes any supported. Those who find the residual
‘KEEP GOING!’ subsequent clean up by the council an easi- paint offensive might well turn their atten- www.studio42.org.uk These are the typical sounds of grown-up er task. tion to spat out chewing gum. It is a good To book email [email protected] encouragement at kids’ running races, and Dog fouling is an insult to the many dog deal stickier than dried paint. 015242 61628 last month Knight Stainforth Caravan Park owners who take extreme care to remove Having been warned about impending was echoing to just such a chorus as Jill Ec- dog droppings and is presumably caused prosecution for my Bentham Banksie art- cleston (www.runbikefun.co.uk) and I staged by the same people who would abandon work, tactical withdrawal seemed appro- our first family-friendly run-bike-run races of litter on our pavements. priate. Craven District Council Environ- the year. Pam Parkins. 4 Low Bentham Rd, 61767 mental Health advised me to report in- The 4-6 year olds start at a full-on sprint as stances of dog-fouling and droppings only the little ones do, and as we went Dear Bentham News would be cleared by Waste Management. I through the age groups a hint of tactical rac- Arguments rage as to whether we will be ing brain was glimpsed every now and then, better off leaving or staying in the EU. Both decided to do just that, and CDC's Dog but the dominant trend was that EVERYONE sides suggest dire consequences of the al- Warden has been repeatedly sent photo- was giving it EVERYTHING they’d got, and ternative option. I am old enough to have graphs of infringements of the Clean of course that included a death-or-glory fin- voted to join the Common Market 40 years Neighbourhoods and Environment Act ishing sprint. ago, when we were opening up new oppor- 2005i. Whether as a result of my efforts or So was there prize money in abundance, or tunities for trade. However there's been not, it did appear that some of the offensive lucrative sponsorship deals on offer to the little mention of EU-driven advances on the dollops disappeared. That's progress, and I winners? No of course there flippin’ wasn’t. environment, food quality, animal and do hope CDC Waste Management will con- The kids ran and biked their hearts out be- workers rights, equality etc. in the past 15 tinue to cope with demand. cause that’s what they do, even if they’d been years, nor how a Britain outside the EU But confidence eludes me and funding- to football or gymnastics earlier and lunch might unpick these “burdens on business”. must be very stretched. And incredibly, was two crème eggs and a cheese stick in the Grasmere Drive, Bentham LA2 7JP European Directives have boosted Britain’s several surviving dog piles evidently car on the way over. Tel 015242 63067 or text 07973 481 461 abysmal recycling rates from 4% in the tempted pedestrians to set foot on 'The Path Then it was the turn of the adults. This 1990s up to nearer 50%, driven closure of Less Trodden'. That is to say, spots where year we’d added a twist: The Gasper For coal-fired power stations and the expansion the chance to accidentally 'put your foot in Grown Ups: a 20 minute continuous run-bike of renewable energy alternatives, cleaned it' seemed vanishingly small. Others have relay that teams could complete in any combi- up our rivers, beaches and Victorian sew- that irresistible urge to bag it up and dump nation they chose. ‘So who’s up for a relay?’ age systems and protected our wildlife hab- or hang the bag where it couldn't possibly we shouted. ‘WE ARE!’ shouted back all the itats. While air pollution still kills thou- be missed. Nowt so Queer as Fowks? kids, who had already raced their socks off, sands, it is the EU Clean Air Directive that From 6 April, all dogs will have to be and ‘we are!’ mumbled some of the half- campaign groups have used to force tough- micro chipped. Responsible dog owners dressed for action grown-ups. By the time we were ready for the off nearly everyone had er government action on air quality that might consider DNA profiling if the option been co-opted into a team – pressure is a won- breaches World Health Organisation safety is available under the Microchipping of derful thing - and that included some grand- standards. Reviewing regulations in the Dogs (England) Regulations 2015. I might parents who’d come to watch and for whom wake of a leave vote will see the poor and even volunteer to take any necessary sam- getting ready was just removing a coat. the environment getting lower priority. ples. EU Health & Safety Regulations per- And so the roles were reversed and the Don’t just take my word, see what Friends mitting, of course! grown ups got a chance to practise doing of the Earth and other environment groups How long can I keep my can off the streets? what they’d been cheering earlier: Stick with have to say: http://ow.ly/YMCcu Only time, and deeds of delinquent it. Keep going. Finish with a sprint. ‘Cos any- Name supplied doggeydoers will tell. thing else is just wrong – right? Bob Sloan CAD (Retired?)
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NYCC Community Awards 2016 strays. The microchips will be coded with By Claire Lowery ([email protected]) Craven Concerns owners' details, and owners who do not North Yorkshire County Council community awards to recognise and celebrate voluntary By D.Cllr Ian Thompson comply could face fines of up to £500. work carried out by people and organisations countywide are now open for nominations. [email protected] If your dog goes missing, or if you find a The award categories are as follows: Tel: 015242 62472 dog you suspect is lost, call the council’s Best Community Project Award: this award will recognise a specific community project Craven District Council Has Environmental Health Team during office that has resulted in real benefits for the community in 2015-16. hours on 01756 700600. When the office is Best Community Group Award: this award will recognise an inspirational community Approved Its 2016/17 Budget closed, please contact the out of hours group that has made a positive impact on a community and/or people’s lives in 2015-16. This Of £7,876,000 number 01653 699392. is for on going day-to-day activity, not a one-off project. On February 25, 2016 Councillors voted to Volunteer Of The Year: this award will recognise an inspiring individual who has made an increase council tax at Band D by £5 per outstanding contribution to their community through volunteering above and beyond their year, to £157.21 for the district council por- normal role in 2015-16. tion of the bill. This equates to a rise of Young People Volunteering Award: this award will recognise projects or activities run by an around 3.3 per cent or just 10p per week. individual or group aged 11-25. It will be awarded to a young person, or people, who have Other parties (the county council, police, made a positive difference to other people’s lives by volunteering their time and skills to help fire service and parishes) set their own solve a problem or provide a service. rates for their proportion and this is collect- The winner of each category will be awarded £1,000 for the relevant project, group or nomi- ed on their behalf by CDC. This follows a nated local charity in the case of the volunteer awards. Two runners-up in each category will five year period during which Craven Dis- receive £250. trict Council froze Council Tax and also Nominations close on 31st May 2016. More information and online nomination forms can made cumulative savings of £973,000. In be found at: 2016/17 the Central Government Revenue http://www.northyorks.go.v.uk/communityawards. Support Grant to CDC will reduce by 38% and by April 2019, it will disappear com- pletely. CDC has balanced the budget by making additional savings, transfers from reserves and a plan to generate new sources of revenue. Have You Chipped Your Dog Yet? Wayne Gray of Craven District Council’s environmental health team was recently called to recover a stray dog in Kildwick. The dog, called Spike, had been micro- chipped so Wayne was able to identify Spike’s owner in Silsden and reunite them. Wayne said: “I would also advise dog own- ers to make sure that the dog has a collar and a tag. This makes it easier to track down the owner, and it’s also easier for us to catch hold of the dog if it’s wearing a collar.” Every dog owner in England will have to microchip their animal from April 6, 2016 under plans intended to cut a rise in
28 21 Save A Life For FREE? What Has Your Town To make this event as inclusive as By John Vendy possible, we would like to invite a unique First Aid in the minutes following a heart attack can make an incredible difference to the out- Council Been Doing In group of people. If your date of birth is come for the patient. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) will keep a patient alive while The Last Month? either 21st April 1926 or 12th June 1926 (the dates of Her Majesty’s actual and official an ambulance arrives. An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) will monitor the heart and By Cllr John Vendy on behalf of Bentham TC will automatically “shock” to re-set abnormal rhythms. They are designed to be easy to use birthdays) you may apply for a free ticket by anyone with minimal, or no, knowledge or training and the built-in safety systems prevent Marketing Committee: for yourself and someone to accompany doing any harm. A meeting was held to discuss the “Bentham you. Anyone with birthdays on these dates Following the invaluable support and help we have had from “Ingleton’s Save a Life” and Beyond Calendar” for 2017. As you may will be guaranteed an invitation to this pres- team and the British Heart Foundation, we are now in a position to offer FREE training in be aware, this is published to raise funds for tigious celebration. CPR and awareness training in the use of AEDs. If you find yourself at a loose end on the a local group or organisation. If your group In addition we will hold a draw for any- mornings of Saturdays April 9th or 23rd (10:00 am to noon), come along to the Lower Town feel able to sell calendars and would benefit one with a 90th birthday occurring during Hall and have a chat, watch a video and learn to give CPR. We have a set of dummies to prac- from the money raised, please contact the 2016. If this is you, then you may apply on tice on and there will be advice and help on hand (thanks to John Lloyd of Low Bentham who Town Clerk or call in at the Town Hall on line for inclusion in the draw. Those success- has offered to “train the trainers”). There is no cost to you. Monday or Tuesday mornings. ful will receive an invitation for themselves The first two AEDs will be appearing soon (one on the Town Hall and one at the Doctor’s ([email protected]) and someone to accompany them. Surgery) and a third is already part-funded. All will be available for public use in an emer- Please note that the Annual Parish Meet- To apply for an invitation, go to gency. When you dial 999 you will be directed to the nearest one and given the access code. ing will be held on Wednesday, April 27th at www.nyll.org.uk/iam90thisyear. Applica- AEDs are a potential benefit to EVERYONE in Bentham! The more we can have the better. 7.00pm in the Town Hall. tions may be made on your behalf by a Any donations or fund-raising ideas welcome! member of your family or by anyone else. If you would like to be involved or to know more about the project please contact: Queen’s Birthday: As part of the celebrations for the Queen’s We are hoping to make this a key event in Jill Noble (015242 61202, [email protected]) or the year and want to include as many 90 John Vendy (015242 62083, [email protected]). 90th birthday there will be a beacon lighting ceremony on April 21st at 7.30pm on the year olds, who have contributed so much If you witness a cardiac arrest now, you can increase the person’s chances of survival by throughout Her Majesty’s reign, as possible. phoning 999 immediately and giving CPR while you wait for the ambulance to arrive. The Fourstones Estate near the Big Stone. All ambulances all carry AEDs. will be welcome. Due to parking limits, please leave your car near Green Smithy and walk to the beacon and don’t forget a torch and warm coat may be a benefit! AboutBentham Website: www.aboutbentham.org.uk Council are updating the listings and events sections. Have a look and see if your organisation’s details are correct. Please send any new Bentham events or corrections to [email protected]. Calling All 90-Year Olds! JONATHAN BUSS Leonard Tyrer & Son Ltd By David A Kerfoot MBE, Deputy Lieutenant of TAI CHI QIGONG North Yorkshire PAINTER & DECORATOR Joiners To celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th MAKES THE DIFFERENCE Established 1954 Birthday, the Lord Lieutenant is organising Middle Birks Barn, Keasden Problem with balance and joints? All types of joinery work undertaken a celebration on Sunday 12th June in Ripon Want to feel more calm? Near Bentham Cathedral. We expect 1,000 invited guests to All types of decorating undertaken Grove Hill, Station Road, Bentham attend, and the Lieutenancy is hoping to Come to Sole to Soul Contact Jonathan on:- Tel 015242 62333 invite some very special people who reside Thursdays 11am -12.30pm
015242 51809 07780788339 within our area, which includes Bentham. See website for more information Or 07956 582565 www.tyrersjoinery.co.uk FOR A FREE ESTIMATE http://www.sole-to-soul.net/gigong.html
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and include rhymes and singing as well as Bentham Library News stories. These sessions are completely Bentham Film Group Senior stylist required to By John Frankland FREE, and all are welcome. By Stella Hall work in a local busy salon Bentham Film Group's Evening of Meet The Author – Philip Caine For more information about any of these Nostalgia Author Philip Caine has relinquished a events, call 01609 534533 or Email: ben- Full time position to cover maternity [email protected] to find out On Friday 8th April we will be showing an (With the possibility of a more lifetime’s work in some of the world’s most undisputed masterpiece of the cinema in hazardous places to turn his hand to writ- more. permanent position) High Bentham Town Hall: THE THIRD Minimum 2 years salon ing a modern day adventure. After work in Library Opening Times MAN. the oil and gas industry he led a major pro- Bentham library is open Mondays 2.30- This black and white film, which will be experience. ject in Baghdad in 2003 for the US led- 7pm, Wednesdays 10am-4pm, Fridays 2.30- shown on our BIG SCREEN, was released in coalition and travelled the length of Iraq. 5.30pm and Saturdays 10am-12noon. 1949. It is an atmospheric spy thriller set in All enquiries in writing with CV His debut novel, ‘Picnic in Iraq’ is fiction attached to: postwar Vienna. Joseph Cotten plays pulp but based on fact. novelist Holly Martins who travels to that Come and meet Philip at Bentham Li- TEMPTATIONS CRAFT BOUTIQUE 31 Main Street, Bentham shadowy city only to find himself investigat- FAO Carol Lawson brary as part of his book signing tour of ing the mysterious death of an old friend, Hairlines libraries from 11 am – 1 pm on Wednesday Tel: 015242 61868 www.temptationsbentham.co.uk Harry Lime. Its jaunty but haunting musical 2 Grove Cottages 20th April and hear about his exhilarating score, provided by a zither, is instantly recog- Main Street life and his new book. Over 400 Patchwork and Quilting fabrics nisable. High Bentham Computer Problems? Help Is At Dressmaking fabric and patterns. Come join us as we 'wallow' in nostalgia! Nr Lancs LA2 7HN
Hand! Ribbons * Threads * Buttons * Books As usual, the film starts at 8pm and tick- ets cost £5 on the door. Come along to Bentham Library’s Com- Knitting yarns and patterns Applications to be in by puter Club where library staff and volun- Agents for Brother sewing machines There will be a raffle and refreshments in Saturday 16th April teers from Friends of Bentham Library the interval. (FoBL) can offer practical advice on using your new device, and contacting friends and family, staying safe, shopping online or Simply Delicious browsing the web without any confusing jargon. Outside Catering, The Computer Club is a free, friendly, and a great way to build your confidence in Buffets, Bars using the internet. It meets on the last & Events Thursday of every month - No need to book
– just drop-in; everyone is welcome. The With over 15 years experience in next event will be on Thursday 28th April, catering & hospitality, we offer a 2 – 4 pm. wide choice in food & drink for Story and Rhyme time your event, including a range of mu- sic & decor contacts Come along to our StoryTime session Great Prices for Under-5s. The Please contact us Storytimes, led by www.facebook.com/ volunteer Lydia simplydeliciousbentham or phone Bennett, will take Mandy Booth on 015242 61525 place weekly in term time on Mon- or 07795 172511 day afternoons email from 2.30 – 3 pm. [email protected]
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Warm weekends are back! Looking Well, Saturday 2nd April, 12-2pm. Come in for Planning Matters From soup, cake, socialising and try your hand at The Clerk’s Report To a bit of drawing or painting. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied Well Established, Reliable & Bentham Town Council by an adult. First Saturday of every month. Professional tarmacadam contractors All types of private & commercial work Granted: undertaken, including groundwork Change of use from Care Home to resi- Self Belief Free, fast and competitive quotations dential dwelling at The Red House, Gas By Peter Knowles, Looking Well Written House Lane, High Bentham. Call 01524272374 New Applications: Stop saying you've only got yourself to Mob: 07974099540 (1) Proposed development of single two blame, storey detached dwelling at Lairgill you've only got yourself to praise. House, Mount Pleasant, High Bentham. Give everything you've got and give Bentham Taxis (2) Change of use of Playing Field to resi- yourself a raise. dential development of 2 dwellings at I can be working flat out whilst lying Ian Whitaker Bank View, Doctor’s Hill, Low Bentham. down, Eight Seater I get my exercise making a smile out of a Costume Crisis frown. Tel: 015242 62462 By Sue Halsall Love yourself, Bentham Theatre Group has quite a big love others, Mob: 07768 571407 collection of costumes that used to be kept and make your life's work spreading joy “If in doubt give Mr Whits a shout” above the HSBC bank, but it all got moved around. to a member's barn when the bank closed. However, we now need to find another Bentham News is published at New House, Mewith Lane, Bentham, by an editorial committee con- space for the clothes and boxes because MARK WATSON sisting of Shirley Brown, Jane Proctor, Kathleen Kelly, Howard Matthew, Peter Phillips, Richard the space in the barn is now needed. There HOME & GARDEN Wallace, Pam Woof, Alice Ellwood and Denise Henshaw—co-ordinator, who can be contacted on are 4 rails of clothes and about 15 stacker MAINTENANCE 015242 61515. Emma Greenep will be working alongside Denise administering the advertising side of boxes of hats, fabric, clothes and assorted the paper and can be reached on [email protected]. Every effort is made to ensure that small props. Is there anyone who has 07759680938 07759680943 information contained in the paper is correct, however Bentham News is an open access paper and some space in a garage or barn that they 015242 62038 views and opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the editorial committee. The committee are willing to let us use, please? If you reserves the right to edit contributions. We are willing to withhold names on request, but names, Autumn and winter tidy ups, mowing, strimming. addresses and telephone numbers must accompany all items for publication. Please hand in to the have then please contact Sue Halsall on Hedge cutting, fencing, paving, turfing and power Gallery, Station Road or email to [email protected]. Copy deadline is 12 April for the May 62083 - the Theatre Group would be very washing. Loft insulating and pointing. edition. We aim to acknowledge all emails, if you do not receive a reply to an email, please contact us grateful. again, as it may not have been received. Estimates given, no VAT.
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11:30am-2:15pm, Community Link Bentham Methodist Church Hall, Events in April Café. And every Wed. 3.45-4.45pm, Adventurers, for Leaders Cherith Metcalfe and June Town Hall Codes: TB Ballroom LH Lower 3.45-8.30pm, Helen Howard School of children aged 4-6 years. And every Hewitt, 61742. Hall WR Wenningdale Room Dance. And every Wed. Mon in term time. Fri 1st Victoria Inst. 10am-12noon, Post Meet Lairgill 9.30am See page 38 Methodist Church, 10-11:30am, Coffee Office Services. And every Fri. 6.15-7.30pm, Springboard, for children Wed 20th Bentham Library, 11-1pm , Meet Morning. Donations to local aged 7-11 years. And every Mon in Masonic Lodge, 10am-2.30pm, Age the Author. Philip Caine book signing charities. And every Wed. term time. Concern. And every Fri. A Bobbie’s event, see page 22. Bentham Footpath Group, Life—Part 2, Alan Tonge. Tues 12th Looking Well, 10:30am, Tuesday Looking Well, 8-9.30pm, Singing for Addingham, 6.5 miles, Leaders David @ Looking Well and Community Sat 2nd Town Hall, 10am—12 noon, all. and Janice Toft, 62570, meet Lairgill Lunch at 1pm. Café and soup. Tourist Information Coffee Morning. Thu 21st Hornby Village Institute, 7.30pm 9.30am. See page 38 Writers Group 11.30-1pm. And every TB. ‘Floral Journey to Chelsea Gold ‘ see Thu 7th Victoria Inst., 10am-12noon, Tues. Looking Well, 12-2pm. Warm page 31. Bat‘N’Chat. And every Thurs. Town Hall, 10-11am, Mature movers. Weekends are back! And every first Fri 22nd Masonic Lodge, 10am-2.30pm, 1-3.30pm, Piper’s Painters. And And every Tues LH. Saturday. See page 26. Age Concern. A Trip to India— every Thurs. Bentham Primary School Hall, Bentham Footpath Group, Cecille Nock. 4-8pm, Helen Howard School of 6-7pm, Yoga. And every Tues Footpath Group Annual Dinner Skipton, 7.5 miles, Leaders David Dance. And every Thurs. and Sheila Longton, 61838, Meet 7 for 7.30pm Town Hall, 9.30-10.30am, Pilates. Lairgill 9.30 am. See page 38. BENTHAM NEWS DEADLINE Sat 23rd Town Hall, 10am-12noon, And every Thur. LH. Mon 4th Victoria Inst., 10am-12noon, High Bentham WI Coffee Morning 7-8pm, Boxercise. And every Thurs. Office Open. And every Mon. Wed 13th Ingleton Community Centre, Mon 25th Methodist Church, 7.30pm. TB. 12:15-2:15pm, Community Link Café. 10am -12noon, CAB. And 27th. Ewecross Historical Society AGM. 7-10pm, High Bentham WI. LH. And every Mon. Looking Well, 2-4pm, Art for All. Edward Huddleston ‘Caton to Fri 8th Masonic Lodge, 10am –2.30pm, 4-6pm, Helen Howard School of Art Group. And every Wed. Keasden’ - History from a Hot-Air Dance. And every Mon. Age Concern, Exercise. Thu 14th Looking Well, 2-4pm, Art Shed, Balloon. 6:15-7:30pm, Tai Chi. And every Mon. Town Hall, 8pm, Film Group The Community Art. And every Thur. Wed 27th Town Hall, 7pm Annual Parish Third Man see page 27. Town Hall, 1-3pm, N Y Horizons. And Methodist Church Hall, 2-4pm, Meeting, LH/Galley every Mon. WR. Sat 9th Victoria Inst, 10am-12 noon, Book Welcome-In. Dominoes and tea for all Thu 28th Bentham Library—Computer Swap and every second Saturday in 7-8pm, Boxercise. And every Mon. TB. ages, transport contact Anthony 63156. Club. See page 22. the month. 8.15-9.15pm, Boxercise. And every And 28th. Caton St Paul’s School, 7-8.30pm, Town Hall, 10am-12noon, Bowling Mon. TB. Fri 15th Lairgill, 8.30-11am, waste paper Children’s Nearly New sale. Club Coffee Morning. LH. Youth Café, 7.30pm Full Town collection in aid of NSPCC. Bentham Footpath Group, Helvellyn, Mon 11th (Looking Well reopens after Council Meeting Looking Well, 10.30–1pm, Art 9 miles, Leaders David Longton and Easter) Lairgill Car Park, Meet 9.30 Ed Badley, 61838 Meet Lairgill 9.30am. Bentham Methodist Church Hall, 10- Skills Development. For details ring am, Walks for Women. And every 62672. And every Fri. Fri 29th Masonic Lodge, 10am-2.30 pm, 11:30am, Toddle-in for parents and Mon. carers with children 0-4. And every Town Hall 9:30-11am, Little Stars Age Concern. Dominoes. Looking Well, Making Art. Ring Mon except Bank Holidays. Toddler Group. And every Fri. Sat 30th Town Hall, 8am-12noon, 62672 for details. For those with Tues 5th Victoria Inst., 10am-12noon, Masonic Lodge, 10am-2.30pm, Age Bentham Beagles Coffee Morning Memory Loss and their carers. And Concern. Precious Memories, Mary Child’s Party, 3-6pm, TB. Office Open. And every Tues. every Mon. Hartley. 7-11pm, Ballroom dancing 4-8pm, Helen Howard School of Carers Group 10-1pm. Dance. And every Tues. Methodist Church Hall, 6-7pm, Yoga. (Big G Dance) Bring drinks. Town Hall, 9:30-11am, Zanna’s Adult And every Fri. Ingleborough Team Pilgrimage. Town Hall, 10am-12noon, Craft Club. Ballet. And every Mon . LH. And every Tues. WR. Sat 16th Town Hall, 10am-12noon, Between 10am and 4pm. See page 13. Bentham Library, 2.30pm, Story 7-8pm, Aerobics. And every Tues. Sunbeams Coffee Morning, TB. Also 1 & 2 May. time for under 5s. And 18th & 25th. TB. Bentham Footpath group, Wed 6th Victoria Inst., 10am-12 noon, Post See Page 22. Arkholme/Gunnerthwaite, 5miles, APRIL 29TH Office Services. And every Wed. BENTHAM NEWS PUBLISHED