Buzzy Buzz by Malena Stanners from Holm Cultram AbbeySolway School Buzzwww.solwaybuzz.co.uk August 2008 Solwaylocal news - for you - by you - about you - free to you - local news BuzzIssue 67 FREEFREE PAPERPAPER Page 2 Ryan is a Winner Music & Beer Festival Have a Top Hits Group Congratulations to was released by Universal is especially rewarding Page 3 the Searchers – the Solid on 12th May spent two as they are now 45 years Typical page 3 Picture! Silver Searchers in fact! weeks in the Top 20 of into their career and it is Their latest greatest the official UK album over 40 years since they hits album is in the charts and a further were last in the charts. charts at number 11, three weeks in the Top This is excellent better hurry and get 30. timing for our local big those tickets for The very exciting band event as they are Music & Beer Festival news just in is that it has obviously still at the top now. The “Very Best qualified for a Silver Disc, of their game and their of The Searchers” which represents sales of music is still very much Page 7 compilation CD which over 60,000 albums. This in demand. We don’t do Kirkbride? Silloth Vintage Rally Page 8 It’s in

Page 9 Who’s the Professor

Photos by: Bill & Winifred Allan

Vintage Rally report and pictures Page 14 on page 9. More Tennis Winners Holme St. Cuthbert Former pupils of Holme St. Cuthbert School got together to Page 15 unveil a restored plaque. Award for Silloth Rugby The our guests were able to exchange memories and information about their famous pupil, Prof William Wilson. The old school records were fascinating, and Page 16 more than one ex pupil What a Team was able to find their name recorded in the punishment book! It was a wonderful afternoon and they were all reminded of the long history of Holme St. sense of community that See the full story on Cuthbert and the strong still surrounds the school. page 9.

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Ryan is Port Warning Poster Winner Causewayhead WI Sale

Schools Competition Warns Children Of Port Dangers President Pat Bell were then served and Mammoth Book and welcomed members the hostesses for the Video Sale, everything at to the June meeting of evening were: J. Day, 30p during the month of Causewayhead WI. M. Dockeray and L. August in Silloth Library. The theme for the Langford. Bring the kids .... meeting was ‘Make-up The rest of the evening Art & Craft sessions for the Mature Lady’ was then devoted to on August 13th & 20th which was presented by General Business and (booking required). Michelle and Lindsey in particular the annual Join the Team Read, from House of Fraser. outing to Constable this is based on the The evening proved to be Burton which was Olympics and you can very informative, with taking place on Saturday collect tokens and prizes tips on how to present 14th June. Diane Shaw on the way.... ones best face to the informed members that Find one of our “Hot” world. Two ladies were she had been in touch books and win a prize. ‘made up’, one of them with the Armed Services All are welcome. Free being the President. The representative regarding membership. Adults cosmetics used were the possibility of sending can collect tokens for shown around the room a Christmas parcel to quarterly prizes of £250. to all the members and Afghanistan and had a their benefits explained, positive response from particularly appertaining them. She would be in to skin colouring and the touch again later in the best uses of the cosmetics. year. Obviously there were The President gave many questions being a brief resume of the asked whilst the ‘make highlights in the County Captain Chris Puxley with Ryan Baxter and Jonathan Dennison up’ process was being News Earlier this summer, applied, and some very Prize Winners on the Associated British constructive answers evening were: Ports (ABP), which from Michelle and Raffle: J. Day and owns and operates the Lindsey. All in all it was S. Wilson Port of Silloth, ran a very interesting evening Grocery: J. Gibson, a safety awareness- and much appreciated. M. Irving and A. Dunbar raising competition An excellent vote of Make-up Bag: M. Lomas for schoolchildren thanks was given by E. and J. Wilson Devil Bee attending schools close Telford. Flower: M. Lomas and J. by Anna Middleton to ABP ports, asking Refreshments Wilson from them to design an eye- Holm Cultram Abbey School catching poster to bring attention to the dangers Paul Fewtrell, ABP’s supplying schools with ensure the working of trespassing at ports. Safety Manager, explains: its own posters to environment at our ports The winners of the “We decided that the best reinforce its message. is as safe as possible, but competition have now way to inspire youngsters Two sets of posters have we also recognise our been named and ABP was would be to really fire been designed, one using responsibility to the delighted to present the up their imaginations ‘Manga-style’ cartoons local community. Some winning pupil, seven- and get them to think for younger children, children will always try year old Ryan Baxter for themselves why it and one featuring to be daredevils, so our from Silloth Primary would be hazardous for hard-hitting imagery message is simple: the School, with a cheque them to trespass on our more suitable for older port is not a playground. for £50, while the school ports. This seemed like children. With deep water, heavy itself received £300 and a fun, yet effective, way Ian Schofield, ABP’s machinery, and many the winning poster in of getting our highly Engineering & Safety other hazards, if you a frame. The poster important message Director, said: “Safety trespass on our ports, you has also been placed on across.” is our primary concern. could face serious injury, permanent display on As well as the We work tirelessly to or even death.” the approach to the Dock posters designed by Office. the schoolchildren The competition by the British Safety local schoolchildren. themselves, ABP is comes during the Council, IOSH (Institute fourth consecutive of Occupational Safety Pizzas, Burgers & Kebabs summer that ABP has and Health) and RoSPA run a safety-awareness (Royal Society for the Delivery find campaign to educate Prevention of Accidents), Service the hidden Available 4 Criffel Street local children about the have been extremely Silloth-on-Solway treasure of dangers of trespassing successful. This year, from the Solway, on its port estates. The however, ABP wanted to 5pm to 11pm Tel: stocking a 016973 large range campaigns, backed engage more closely with 5 Eden Street, Silloth ~ Tel: 016973 33032 32770 of gifts Out of the Blue Premier Glass Ltd at the PVCu + Softwood + Hardwood Windows, Doors & Conservatories NEW INN PVCu + Double Glazing Repairs Security Safety Glazing Traditional Our acclaimed Restaurant Stained Glass specialises in fish and the finest Trade Enquiries Welcome local produce, all cooked to order. Holme House, Abbeytown, CA7 4RG New Inn, Blencogo, tel: 016973 61091 Tel: 016973 61552 Mob: 07802 680 754 just off the Wigton to Silloth road email: [email protected] local news - for you - by you - about you - free to you - local news Page 3

New Rotary President Installed Holme St. Cuthbert School Litter Pickers

It is that more important than time of year actually (allegedly) when we enjoying the experience, change our is the fact that his efforts leadership raised nearly £900 for and the the Rotary International Rotary Club “Eradicate Polio” of Silloth- Campaign. Well done on-Solway Chris! is pleased to Coming up on the welcome John 19th July is the Rotary Bowe as its Club of Silloth-on-Solway president for Annual Open Golf 2008-2009. to get the very best from Tournament details of John took over from them. The final score which may be obtained Charlie Harrison on on the evening was 16-8 from any Rotarian or 2nd July and his fellow and the dear old boys Silloth Golf Club. Last, members wish him well. from Maryport took but most definitely not The members were their defeat graciously least, on the 26th July delighted to see, for the and in good spirit, letting during the weekend of third out of four years, the away team virtually the Kite Festival the the much coveted Rotary demolish the splendid club is proud to present Winter Sports League supper they had laid on the stunning TV & Trophy (Northern before they even got near radio award winning that can be done to the bar. District) returned to it! recording artists “The Primary School pupils environment by discarded Graeme Proud its rightful place in the The Club’s Swing Commanders” in accompanied by teachers litter, and also made explained that it is highly Golf Hotel. The Club’s irrepressible cycling a marquee on the green. and parents joined aware of the dangers important that young sports team was on the addict and Past President This really is a night not Borough to the local wildlife children are taught a few best of form for an away Chris Puxley has done to be missed and tickets Council’s Litter bug population before setting basic principles about match that took place it again. During the long (£5) may be obtained character and the Solway off in their groups to litter awareness at an at the Waverley Hotel winter nights he spent from the Golf Hotel or Coast AONB Ranger, collect as much as they early age, this simple against the Rotary Club hours studying maps, any Rotarian. Graeme Proud, on a could in a two hour lesson should stay with of Maryport. This Cup charts and cushtie bed & recent litter picking event, period. At the end of the them throughout their Final was a particularly breakfast establishments which took place on the litter session children school years and will poignant occasion for to see how to get from beach at Mawbray. had collected twelve bags make them more aware of Sports Officer Chris coast to coast using a The children were of various litter items, how important their local Puxley who now steps route he has not used given a talk about the including large plastic environment is and why down after several previously. This time he amount of damage drums and a car bumper it is protected. difficult and somewhat chose to wend his wobbly trying years of coaxing wheels from Walney and cajoling his charges Island to the Wear. Far Mayors Report by Graham Wilkinson

Graham announced entrance to the Solway other than when events he had attended several Holiday Village together are being held, this is Community Fun Day events i.e. Cockermouth with the one at the in contravention of the Civic Service, Silloth entrance to Moricambe byelaws of the Green, Saturday 20th September from 10am to 3pm Vintage Rally, Pensioners Park, the Town Council action may need to be at Silloth Community Technology College Strawberry Tea and the strongly object to this taken if the problem Convalescent Home happening. Notification continues. Allotment FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE AGM. was received to changes holders have reported The police report this in bus services both to several occasions when All ages welcome month included several and Maryport. travellers have been found Come along and try something new! thefts around the town, Several planning within the area removing four persons have been applications were noted articles and filling arrested, a further arrest and discussed where a barrels of water, some was made following decision was required. form of barrier is to be damage to a car, three Reports were received re investigated. Football people have been arrested the Primary School play A request was following assaults. The at Stanwix along with received from the Solway Face Painting police have also been several other schools. Woodcarvers Group Make Up & Facials gathering information Regeneration, further for continued use of the regarding problems on the update was given regarding Community Centre, this Green. the Lottery Bid, which is was agreed, all present Tai Chi The Skinburness nearing completion. praised the amount of Residents Association are Concerns have been charity work undertaken Water ColourFirst RespondersPainting seeking permission for two raised in regard to vehicles and the funds raised for notice boards, an enquiry parking on the Green local groups. is to be made with the planning department. JugglingCholesterol Checks Correspondence dealt with this month CARAVAN CARE included two requests for WE HAVE MOVED TO Music the placing of memorial 13 Station Road, Silloth seats, further details to be obtained regarding style Visit our bigger store with wider Indian BloodHead MassagePressureRounders ChecksDance and position. A further aisles, more stock and the same complaint was received customer service and reception Plus Many More... regarding the public toilets this has been passed Caravan, Camping and Put the date in your diary to Allerdale Borough Static Holiday Home spares, Council. accessories, consumables and FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE Information was maintenance received via Allerdale of This is a joint project with Solway CTC, Silloth Health Matters group, BT’s proposal to remove Largest range of sea fishing bait Solway Extended Services and Silloth First Responders the phone box at the NEWand equipment SHOP Page 4 local news - for you - by you - about you - free to you - local news

Dates for the Diary

July September October December

26th Silloth Kite Festival 1st Silloth Town Council 4th Coffee Morning in 1st Silloth Town Council on Silloth Green, entry free Meeting in the Community Silloth Recreation Hall @ 10am Meeting in the Community Centre @ 7pm Centre @ 7pm 26th Rotary Music event in 6th Silloth Town Council marquee on the Green 2nd Tea Dance Meeting in the Community 6th Crunch service at 1:45 – 3:45pm in Silloth Centre @ 7pm Skinburness Road Car Park 27th Silloth Kite Festival Community College 9am to 11am on Silloth Green, entry free Tel: 31553 / 31528 8th Causewayhead WI meeting @Trinity Methodist 6th Silloth & District 31st Summer Sandwich 4th Silloth Music & Beer Church Schoolroom, 7:15pm Pensioners Christmas Party in Pop In @ Methodist Church Festival 2008, The Searchers Margaret Hine: Life of a Vicar’s Stanwix Park Holiday Centre 11.45 - 1pm, Lunch and a good Wife. Tel: 016973 31447 old chat! £1.75 - All Welcome 5th Silloth Music & Beer 9th Abbeytown WI, meet In aid of NCH Childrens Charity Festival 2008 14th Abbeytown WI, meet in Assembly Room, Abbeytown John Otway plus The Hamsters in Assembly Room, Abbeytown @ 7:30pm, AGM @ 7:30pm, tel: 016973 617667 tel: 016973 617667 6th Abbeytown M.U. trip August to Grosvenor Garden Centre 16th Abbeytown Flower 10th Causewayhead WI & Cheshire Oaks Shopping Club open night, 016973 61055 meeting @Trinity Methodist 1st - 21st Silloth Library Village, names to Maureen Church Schoolroom, 7:15pm Garden Bee Mammoth Book and Video Sale Gibson (016973 61625) 16th Cancer AGM Tel: 016973 31447 Support Group meeting at by Various local history and July Secondary School displays. 6th Harvest Weekend in 7pm, Education Centre, the 18th Cumbria Cancer Rachel Harrison All welcome Trinity Methodist Church, crafts, Infirmary, Infirmary Support Group meeting at from paintings and flowers displays Street, Carlisle 7pm, Education Centre, the Abbeytown 19th Top Harmony Group SALVADOR at Stanwix Park 2nd Top Tribute Group + organ recital & afternoon teas Cumberland Infirmary, Infirmary Holiday Centre, Silloth THE BRYAN ADAMS from 10am to 5pm 18th Crunch service at Street, Carlisle EXPERIENCE at Stanwix Park Skinburness Road Car Park 20th Kirkbride Airfield Holiday Centre, Silloth 6th Silloth Music & Beer 9am to 11am Open Day & Fly-In Festival 2008, Blues Brothers January 3rd Local Craft & Produce at Mawbray Village 7th Silloth Community 22nd Tea Dance 14th Causewayhead WI Hall 10am to 4pm, refreshments Craft Show from 11am to 4pm Regular Weekly Events 1:45 – 3:45pm in Westnewton meeting @Trinity Methodist contact Karen: 01900 881353 in Silloth Social Club Village Hall, Tel: 31553 / 31528 November Church Schoolroom, 7:15pm Mondays Members Night. 5th Tea Dance 7th Harvest Weekend in 24th Summer Sandwich Tel: 016973 31447 Bingo – Silloth Social Club, 1:45 – 3:45pm in Westnewton Trinity Methodist Church, crafts, 1st Silloth & District Waver Street @ 7:15pm Pop In @ Methodist Church Pensioners, pre-Christmas 11.45 - 1pm, Lunch and a good Village Hall, Tel: 31553 / 31528 paintings and flowers displays + organ recital & afternoon teas Afternoon Tea in St. Andrews 15th Abbeytown Flower Tuesdays old chat! £1.75 - All Welcome Club, Christmas Dinner 9th Crunch service at from 12pm to 5pm Hall, Solway Street @ 2pm 016973 61055 Silloth Open Door Group, Skinburness Road Car Park Morning service 10:30am by Pop-In Lunch from 12–1pm @ 24th Skinburness 3rd Silloth Town Council Residents Meeting in the Golf 9am to 11am Rev Brian Tomkins St. Andrews Hall for donation Evening Songs of Praise by Meeting in the Community 17th Crunch service at Hotel @ 8pm Skinburness Road Car Park Bingo – Bowling Club, 9th Tribute To The World Rev Kim Hurst Centre @ 7pm 9am to 11am Eden Street @ 7pm 25th Christ Church men’s Of Pop featuring Faith at Whist Drive – Stanwix Park Holiday Centre, 7th Silloth Music & Beer 18th Parish choir summer concert Council Meeting in Silloth Recreation Hall, Eden Street Silloth Festival 2008, The Jamm Community Hall @ 7:30pm Playing Field @ 2pm February 9th Silloth Rugby Club 9th Abbeytown WI, meet Wednesdays live music with the Piranhas - in Assembly Room, Abbeytown 9th Country Western 7th Crunch service at Festival at Stanwix Park Coffee Morning – Useful Tel Numbers tickets on sale in the club @ 7:30pm, tel: 016973 617667 Skinburness Road Car Park Holiday Centre, Silloth, see Silloth Nursing Home @ 10am 9am to 11am 16th GREENFEST, Silloth 3rd Solway Coast Forum www.stanwix.com for Group Bingo – Silloth Social Club, Chemist, Silloth: 016973 31394 Food Festival on the Green Line-Up 19th Abbeytown Flower Waver Street @ 7:30pm Community Grants: 01900 325013 Tel: 016973 31517 10th Causewayhead WI Club, AGM, 016973 61055 meeting @Trinity Methodist 10th Country Western Thursdays Crime Stoppers: 0800 555 111 16th Top Harmony Group Church Schoolroom 7:15pm Festival at Stanwix Park Market – Dental Emergency: 01228 603620 24th Solway Coast Forum SALVADOR at Stanwix Park Visit to Carlisle Mail Centre Holiday Centre, Silloth, see Criffel Street 10am to 4pm Dentist, Buchanan: 016973 31270 Holiday Centre, Silloth Tel: 016973 31447 www.stanwix.com for Group Whist Drive – Dentist, Steel: 016973 32042 Line-Up March Recreation Hall, Eden Street Doctor: 016973 31309 17th GREENFEST, Silloth 13th RAFA Leek Club 11th Abbeytown WI, meet Playing Field @ 7:30pm Food Festival on the Green Show, doors open 5pm 7th Crunch service at First Responders can only be called by in Assembly Room, Abbeytown Tel: 016973 31517 Skinburness Road Car Park Fridays the Ambulance service, call: 999 @ 7:30pm, tel: 016973 617667 13th Coffee Morning in 9am to 11am Bingo – R.A.F.A. Club @ Gas: 0800 111 999 17th Charity Ploughing Silloth Recreation Hall @ 10am 7:30pm Hospital: 01228 523444 Match and Car-Boot Sale at 11th Country Western Festival at Stanwix Park Holme St. Cuthbert School Mealo House, Allonby 14th Local Food & Saturdays Tel Ian: 07732 619819 for info Produce Fair & Crafts at Holiday Centre, Silloth, see Errors do occur in Bingo – Silloth Social Club, Mawbray: 01900 881242 Mawbray Village Hall 10am to www.stanwix.com for Group Dates for the Diary Waver Street @ 7:30pm Holm Cultram Abbey CofE School 19th Tea Dance 4pm, refreshments Line-Up Please check before Music & Dancing – Abbeytown: 016973 61261 1:45 – 3:45pm in Westnewton contact Karen: 01900 881353 attending an event R.A.F.A. Club, evening MP, Tony Cunningham: Village Hall, Tel: 31553 / 31528 12th Causewayhead WI 18th Abbeytown Flower meeting @Trinity Methodist 01900 65815 Sundays 19th Holme Low Parish Club meeting, 016973 61055 Church Schoolroom, 7:15pm Silloth Library: 016973 32195 Market & Car Boot – Council Meeting in Silloth Demonstration: Olwen Hill, Do you have an event Silloth Airfield 10am to 4pm NAP 01900 702898 Community Hall @ 7:30pm 18th Cumbria Cancer Tel 016973 31447 in the area bounded by RNLI – Exercise @ 10am Neighbourhood Forum: 01900 325013 Support Group meeting at Abbeytown, Mawbray, 7pm, Education Centre, the 14th Pop Rock Weekend Bingo – Bowling Club, Police: 01900 602422 21st Cumbria Cancer Support Group meeting at Cumberland Infirmary, Infirmary at Stanwix Park Holiday Centre, Silloth, Skinburness, if Eden Street @ 7pm Quakers, Wigton: 01228 523174 7pm, Education Centre, the Street, Carlisle Silloth, see www.stanwix.com so please let us know. Register Office, Wigton: 01228 223447 Cumberland Infirmary, Infirmary for Group Line-Up Samaritans: 01228 544444 Street, Carlisle 20th Crunch service at Silloth Community School: Skinburness Road Car Park 15th Crunch service at 9am to 11am Skinburness Road Car Park Please note that Production Team 016973 31234 22nd Solfest 9am to 11am articles, letters and Silloth Nursery & Junior School: 23rd Solfest 28th Abbeytown Methodist virtually all content Proprietor: 016973 31243 15th Pop Rock Weekend Church Harvest Festival of the Solway Buzz Peter McRobert Silloth Town Clerk: 016973 31128 23rd HIGHLY SPRUNG Service @ 6:30pm at Stanwix Park Holiday Centre, Barn Cottage Silloth, see www.stanwix.com are contributed Allerdale B. Council 01900 702702 (Tribute To Spandau Ballet) at Skinburness, CA7 4RA Stanwix Park Holiday Centre, 29th Abbeytown Methodist for Group Line-Up by YOU, the local Silloth Tourist Information Centre: Tel: 016973 32180 Silloth Church Sale of Produce @ 7pm community. The Editor Fax: 016973 32133 016973 31944 16th Pop Rock Weekend reserves the right Email: at Stanwix Park Holiday Centre, Solway Buzz: 016973 32180 24th Solfest to control what is [email protected] Taxi (Private Hire): 016973 31557 Silloth, see www.stanwix.com 25th Silloth Carnival for Group Line-Up included, however, Editorial Content Taxi (Private Hire): 07999 934555 no responsibility This is down to you, we can Vet: 016973 20242 26th Silloth AFC 20th Abbeytown Flower whatsoever for the only publish items if you send Waste Disposal Dept: 01900 702800 6 a Side Tournament at Silloth Club meeting, 016973 61055 content of the Solway them to us. Water LeakLine: 0800 33 00 33 Playing Field, start at 2pm When sending articles in, 20th Cumbria Cancer Buzz can be accepted please supply a contact name This section is for your convenience, Support Group meeting at by the Editor, or the and number in case something so please, let us know what you want Copy date for the 7pm, Education Centre, the Publishers. requires clarification. included, also any changes to numbers. September issue Cumberland Infirmary, Infirmary We will accept letters, faxes Street, Carlisle or emails, but we do prefer If your organisation has an emails as we do not have a 23rd Christmas Craft & event to promote or you Check out typist to type your articles out. have something to say, Produce Market at Mawbray Published by: Copy Village Hall 10am to 4pm, SolwayBuzz.co.uk Peter McRobert with the please note that the next refreshments for photos of support of the whole Date  copy date is: contact Karen: 01900 881353 community and an army of 1st August 2008 local events volunteers. 24th Solway Coast Forum local news - for you - by you - about you - free to you - local news Page 5

Silloth Tots & Toddlers Silloth RNLI Shop Silloth Library Football Training Dramatic Rescue Silloth Tots & Toddlers Opening Hours: Shop Opening Hours Silloth Football Club Report by: Eddie Studholme meet in Christ Church Hall, Monday 2pm–6pm very cold having been in Silloth and is open to all Monday 1pm – 4pm Tuesday c l o s e d All training takes place at On Monday 23rd the water for some time. children aged from 0 to 4. Tuesday 1pm – 4pm Wednesday 11am–1:30pm Eden Street Playing Fields Wednesday 2pm – 4pm June Silloth lifeboat The boat had 2:30pm–5pm Training Times 2008 dramatically saved Sessions are on: Thursday 1pm – 4pm Thursday 11am–1:30pm apparently snagged the Friday 1pm – 4pm Wed: 10pm to 11:30am 2:30pm–5pm Under 8’s the lives of two young bottom and went down Saturday 11am – 4pm Friday 11am–1:30pm Monday 5:30 to 6:30pm and Sunday 11am – 4pm fishermen after their too fast for the crew to Fridays: 10am to 11:30am 2:30pm–5pm Contact Melanie Irving 32850 Saturday 10am–12noon boat capsized one mile radio for help, they were term time only Our shop is staffed entirely by Under 10’s north west of the very lucky to have been Entry is £1 per family volunteers and occasionally Books for all ages Monday 4:30 to 5:30pm Tommy Legs Lighthouse spotted from the shore as and this includes we may not always be able including children’s and large Contact Kevin Dixon 31954 to open at the advertised print, and talking books off the coast of Silloth. they were so far out into refreshments Under 11’s All Welcome time. We do apologise for any Reference and Information The two young men the Solway. Had they not Storysacks Thursday 4:30 to 5:30pm Call in for a friendly chat inconvenience that this may cause. Also available for a small fee: Contact Derek Wallace 32050 were spotted in the been spotted this would Videos and DVD’s, Audios CD’s Under 14’s & Under 16’s water by members of have been a very tragic Photocopying restarts Fri 18th July 7–8:30pm the public walking along incident. Computers with Internet access (concessions apply - please ask) Contact Colin Baty 31297 Silloth seafront. Silloth They were taken home Bee a Masthead Winner Membership is free to everyone & John Gibson 32627 lifeboat was launched by local coastguards. Please call in immediately and rescued There is now a or telephone (016973) 32195 Girls Under 12’s & Under 14’s Carlisle Tuesday 5 to 6pm both men. They were temporary warning buoy Embroidery Contact Jennifer Bell 32291 brought safely ashore and placed at the scene to are generously Open to boys and girls. met by paramedics. Both keep other shipping clear donating a Membership forms available were found to be well but of the submerged wreck. Solway Buzz Abbeytown Library from all coaches. embroidered Men’s Training at Eden sports shirt Abbeytown mobile library Street Playing Fields will stop outside the restarts At School in the 50’s? to the winner. Wheatsheaf Inn at 1pm for an Thu 17th July 6:30pm to 8pm This is in hour every Monday Contact Colin Baty 31297 Were you (or your family) at Silloth Secondary addition to the Over 35’s matches Mondays usual Winners Modern in the 1950’s ?? 6:30pm kick off Were you a member of Porker & Grunt 1951 Ltd? Certificate and Contact Stephen Hart 31517 £5 Gift Voucher. Were you in Class 12, J2A or J2B in 1953? So, come on kids, Did you visit London in 1954? get drawing, the Buzz is Did you go on a trip to Langdale in June 1958? always looking for more Arthritis Support Group If so, pop in to the Library during August and have a look at the old school mementos..... wonderful.... imaginative bees and Masthead Bee Winner Report by: Gladys Temple yours might be the next the ships were still in If not - pop in anyway - well worth it ...... winner. Send them in to This month the Sixteen members and harbour from the visit the address on this page winner is Malena friends of the Arthritis of the Queen and Prince and a quality Solway Buzz Stanners from Holm Support Group went Philip the day before. The Buzzer’s Required embroidered sports shirt Cultram Abbey School in the Community Bus weather was beautiful from Carlisle Embroidery with a bee called “Buzzy to Earl Street Mobility so we had a good view Wanted give these areas up so we could be yours. Buzz”. Well done Centre, Cleator Moor of the harbour and the Buzzer’s to deliver are no longer delivering to Malena! where everyone had a ships then we went on the Solway Buzz in the above addresses. You don’t have to be at school here to send a bee to good look around at all to Dunmail Park where the following areas: Go on, do your us. the mobility aids on offer. most people were ready 16 houses in Prospect neighbourhood a favour, If you are here on holiday we would love to receive Several members for a cup of tea and Place including Prospect get out there with the your bee drawing, just tell us your name, where you bought useful gadgets for something to eat. House, also Osbourne Buzz once a month for are from and where you are staying. You will find our helping in the kitchen Several bags of Terrace. twenty minutes and have address on page 4. while one bought a shopping were brought Also to deliver to 17 a chat with them along bath lift and another a back to the bus and we houses in Beaconsfield the way. mobility scooter. made our way back to Terrace and Rodden We would very much Peter our driver then Loveday House after a Terrace. appreciate hearing from DAVID R. MOUNSEY suggested we go down very pleasant afternoon One of our long term you, please contact Kath Joiner & Funeral Director into Whitehaven where out. distributors has had to on 016973 32272. Member N.A.F.D. 24 Hour Personal Service 25 Greenrow Meadows Silloth, CA7 4HY PRIVATE PARLOUR OF REPOSE JOHNSTONE’S PRIVATE HIRE RR REILLY Telephone Richmond Hill, 55 Queen Street, Aspatria Local Taxi Runs & Long Distance REMOVALS 07878 300671 or 016973 32409 Residence: AIRPORT TRANSFERS Home/Office Removals & Light Haulage 27 Queen Street, Aspatria £220 Return Hassle Free Removal Solutions Telephone: 016973 21794 NORMAN REILLY NVQ level 3 haulage & logistics Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow, Blackpool e-mail: [email protected] www.reillyremovals.co.uk FUNERAL PLANS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST inc Light Refreshments & DVD’s HEADSTONES & MEMORIALS for Up To Eight Passengers UPVC DOORS, WINDOWS, CONSERVATORIES Tel: 016973 31557 SILLOTH CAFE Mob: 07999 934555 Traditional Fish & Chips CUPS AND SAUCERS Sit-In or Takeaway plus Gluten Free Option FARM BAKERY & Pensioners Meal Deal: Monday – Friday TEA SHOP, SEAVILLE Closed Wednesdays Winters Station Road, Silloth, Tel: 016973 31319 Enjoy good old fashioned and traditional home baked food beside a roaring coal fire Post Office Orders taken for scones and cakes Newsagents HAIR AT HOME Open Tuesday to Sunday & Clair’s Mobile Hairdressing will Bank Holiday Mondays 10:30am to 4:30pm Newspapers ~ Magazines Sweets ~ Rock Novelties pamper in the comfort of HOT TUB FOR HIRE Greetings Cards ~ Postcards your own home Gifts ~ Toys For information or to book an Seats 6 for only £15 per hour Fax & Photocopying service appointment - Call Clair Todd on: 01228 522283 or 07754 523451 Tel Kathleen on: 016973 61256 Eden Street, Silloth-on-Solway halfway between Abbeytown & Silloth Shop: 016973 31323 ~ PO: 016973 32957 Free Consultations Available Page 6 local news - for you - by you - about you - free to you - local news

World Record Attempt Silloth Older Persons Forum (West Cumbria)

Pensioners Hello, I am Peter services. health authorities over Tea Party Johnstone Secretary of The forum has providing services closer our Forum and would a steering group of to home and care home I like to introduce our members who represent reviews. Whitehaven Tickets for the Silloth Forum to you. various other groups was the first place in the pensioners tea party at The area which we throughout the whole UK to go Digital, the Silloth Music & Beer cover is geographically area. This group forms switch over taking place Festival are now available. very large and takes in the hub of a network that October/November last The tea party on the the two Boroughs of is able to both gather year. Our forum members afternoon of Saturday 6th Allerdale and Copeland and spread information played a big part in September is totally free on the West Coast of dealing with issues providing evidence of the of charge for all Silloth Cumbria, and is some and concerns quickly problems which would and District Pensioners. 70 miles north to south and effectively. We are affect our age. We are Entertainment is by and 30 miles east to consulted on issues working together with the Nightriders and west. We have two main affecting older persons Adult Social Care to bring the tea will be served at centres of population, by all the Statutory in to being a Cumbria approximately 3:30pm Workington in Allerdale Authorities, local wide association of between the Nightriders and Whitehaven in government, health, Forums so that a stronger two sets. To get your free Copeland, the rest of the adult social care, police, voice can be heard. tickets you must apply area is predominantly and fire and rescue Our Forum is truly at the SOSCS Charity rural and has issues service, some of these independent and does shop on Criffel Street, of communications, bodies are represented represent the voice of the there will be no free tea transport, and lack of on the steering group 48,104 people over the age without showing your as are Age Concern and of 55 in our area, some ticket so get yours now. Help the Aged. One of 23.23% of the population our members sits on the at the last census, that Older Peoples Advisory figure is now higher and is Group (OPAG) of Better conservatively estimated Clown Bee Government for Older to be 25%. David Straitjacket to Guinness. They asked if I by People (BGOP). We meet monthly attempt world record at would mind being tied up Alana Halpin Some of the issues and and vary our meeting from concerns that we have throughout our area, if sunny Solfest! by two local soldiers and Seacote On Saturday August attempt to break their Caravan recently and continue to you have any concerns 23rd, at the Solfest record for the fastest Park be involved in are, Post which affect you and Festival daredevil person to escape from Offices Closures, evidence your friends why not escapologist David a 100ft rope restraint. I Princess Ariel given to local authority come along to a meeting by Naomi Lowden Straitjacket will attempt obliged and after a tough from scrutiny committees, loss and find out what we to break the Guinness but successful escape was Hylton Park Caravan Site of bus services affecting are about. We aim to World Record for awarded a trophy and a our rural communities, speak up for our age at the fastest suspended copy of the book. Only consultations with the every opportunity and straitjacket escape. later did I learn that I was aim always to make a David is certainly the only non Russian ever Rocky difference. Please contact no newcomer to record to be chosen to appear by me, Peter Johnstone, Karl Wallace Secretary, on 01946 breaking. Recently in the book. Quite an from dubbed ‘The Modern honour, and one which I Silloth Primary 693903, or e-mail peter. Houdini’ by Ripley’s will always be proud of” School [email protected]. Believe It Or Not, he has David’s act is always set and broken no less popular at Solfest, and he than ten world records has become a staple of the in the past five years. festival’s Drystone stage Even going as far as being for the last few years. the only person ever to “Solfest is a highlight escape a straitjacket while of the year for me. The balancing on stilts. crowds are incredibly After being securely welcoming and strapped into the enthusiastic. It’s basically regulation ‘Posey’ impossible not to have a Get a quote for: straitjacket, a brand good time.” famously used for As with all Birthdays, high security prisoner Guinness world record Anniversaries, restraint, David will be attempts this event Weddings, suspended upside down, has to be overseen by high above the crowd, and independent assessors. Parties, Events, attempt to escape in less With that in mind the etc. than 90 seconds. There is festival are looking for currently no world record three people to come for this escape recognized along and observe the Special deal for Baby, Child, by Guinness. So this will proceedings. At least be a world first one must be a registered Pet or your own Portraits Most of David’s timekeeper, such as a records have been set in referee or a PE teacher. the UK but the globe- The other assessors do Little Acre Care Home £49 OFFER trotting performer, not need any expert who performed on five qualifications but must What’s the deal? continents last year, be respected members of Peter will come and take the sites his most unusual the community such as record attempt as one doctors, police officers, photographs you want. he attempted while councillors, newspaper You will receive a selection of performing in Moscow in editors, and the like. So, if mounted 6”x 4” photos 2007. “I was in Russia to you fit the bill and would to choose from and keep, put on a small display of like to be part of a world 82 Skinburness Road plus a mounted 10” x 8” print escapology skills for the first, as well as having a Excellent Care for the Elderly press and was approached great day at a fantastic SINGLE EN-SUITE ROOMS To find out more, contact: by the ‘Russian Book festival. Please contact: Peter McRobert, Barn Cottage, Skinburness, of Records’ which I enquiries@solwayfestival. For further details contact: CA7 4RA, tel: 016973 32180 suppose is their answer to co.uk Sarah Betsworth – 016973 32105 local news - for you - by you - about you - free to you - local news Page 7

Dog Fouling Cleanup Kirkbride Airfield Open Day Solway Woodcarving Group Dog owners in considering the following Open Day & Fly-In on 20th July Allerdale are being points: warned to clean up after • If you have a garden, Solway Light Aviation Given good weather their pets. teach your dog to ‘go’ would like to welcome our annual Open Day and Environmental there before you leave everyone to Kirkbride Fly-In can turn Kirkbride wardens from Allerdale your home Airfield, near Wigton, into one of the busiest Borough Council will be • Always carry poop Cumbria on 20th July for airfields in the UK, with patrolling some of the dog scoop bags to clear up a special event. aircraft from all over the fouling hot-spots across after your dog UK coming to the district, handing out • Every time your dog visit us. This poop scoop bags to dog fouls, bag it and bin it. year we have walkers and offering Dog fouling represents already received advice to residents a serious public health word of visitors concerned about the hazard and contains coming from nuisance. a number of things as far a field as Towns including which can make people South Wales Cockermouth, Keswick, ill. Toxocara Canis is Every year the airfield and Essex as well as many Maryport, Silloth, transmitted from dogs has it’s Open Day and more from the North of Wigton and Workington from the roundworm Fly-In, this year is a bit . will be targeted by the Toxocara. special though as the Aircraft visiting us on wardens, who can issue If the eggs of the whole event is in aid of the day will range from offenders with on-the- worm are swallowed, this the Great North Air military jets to home built spot fines of £75, which can result in a range of Ambulance Service. microlights and quite reduces to £60 if paid symptoms from aches It costs approximately possibly everything in within 10 working days. and pains to breathing £1.2m per year to operate between. Star attractions Anyone in charge difficulties. In some cases a single helicopter, yet include Russian built Yak of a dog must clean up infection can result in the GNAAS operate trainers, an Isaacs Fury after it has fouled in blindness. There are a three all over the replica 1920’s fighter, any public open spaces. number of cases reported North of England from a Skybolt aerobatic These include pavements, each year. Carlisle, Teesside and bi-plane, RAF Hawk, footpaths, roads, parks, Free poop scoop bags Northumberland, and Czech built Albatross Solway Woodcarving to delay their naming the recreational pitches, cycle are provided by Allerdale time after time their jet trainer, Jet Provost Group had a display over Acrobatic Teddies Draw! ways, communal land and Borough Council in rapid response has saved ex RAF Trainer and of the weekend of the Silloth The draw took place at any open land that the local offices and from numerous lives. course not forgetting Vintage Rally. Silloth First Responders public has access to. other outlets around the At Kirkbride Airfield the Carlisle based Great Their tent was Fund Raiser at Stanwix As a responsible dog borough. we hope to have the North Air Ambulance. flattened by winds of up Holiday Park in Silloth on owner, you can prevent For more information, Carlisle based Air Please note aircraft to 70 mph! They then Saturday the 28th of June. the problem of dog visit www.allerdale.gov. Ambulance with us on participation on moved the display into a The Acrobatic fouling in public places by uk/dogfouling the day as guest of honour the day is subject to large craft marque, only Teddies raffle, in aid of and our aim is to raise as weather, serviceability to find that also had been The Silloth and District much money as possible and operational deemed unfit because of First Responders raised The Good Companions for this live saving service, commitments. For the high winds and was £215. It was won by Mr J for who knows when further information evacuated. Inness. Residential Care Home any of us might just need please contact John They therefore decided Solway Woodcarving them. Plaskett on 01697 342142. Long & Short Term Stays in Group wish to thank the Single En-Suite Rooms Vintage Rally Committee Terminator B who support the group by Ellis Courtyard by providing the Solway from Woodcarving Group Silloth Primary free display area at the School Vintage Rally, also all those that braved the weather, to attend the Grovey Bee Vintage Rally and to by Ryan Sim everyone that contributed from to both of the event’s and Criffel Street ~ Silloth ~ tel: 016973 31553 Silloth Primary School bought a ticket in to name James A Murray the Acrobatic Teddies. They are now looking Carpenter, Joiner forward to their next STANWIX PARK & Kitchen Fitter raffle in aid of The Holiday Centre Time Served Tradesman * Customer References Available Eden Valley Children’s Loft Conversions Hospice. SUNSET LEISURE CENTRE Building Maintenance Solid Oak & Laminate Floors Sash Cords Become A Dry & Wet Rot Treatment T: 01900 829791 (Cockermouth) M: 07847 102356 It’s the Easiest Way How Much? Less Than You Think! Beauty treatments Adults Senior Citizen include: £35 / month £18 / month Waxing, that’s only £8.75 / week that’s only £4.50 / week Eyelash Tinting, with a Causewayhead Garage, Causewayhead, Eyebrow Shaping, Silloth, CA7 4JG Manicures, Couple Children Tel: 016973 32833 ~ Fax: 016973 31478 Pedicures, £55 / month £10 / month Email: [email protected] Facials, that’s only £13.75 / week that’s only £2.50 / week (For Two!) (Only available with Adult membership) 30 minutes for £15 Motor Vehicle & Body Repairs Massage, (saving £5) Minimum period of membership is 6 months. Payable in full or by direct debit Body Treatments 60 minutes for £28 MOT Test Preparation & Electrolysis Membership is the most cost effective way to enjoy unlimited access to (saving £12) all our Award Winning facilities. From a jog in the gym and a dip in the Cars, Light Commercial, Motor Caravans (permanent hair removal) pool to a drink in the pub and a dance in the bar - IT’S ALL INCLUDED! Standard Rate: 3 mins = £2 Specialists in all motor trades For a FREE consultation STANWIX PARK HOLIDAY CENTRE Call now for details and to book Recovery Service call Shirley Parker on: Greenrow, Silloth-on-Solway, CA7 4HH 016973 33009 Tel: 016973 32666 www.Stanwix.com available to non-members Insurance Approved Body Repair Specialist or 07871 413425 Page 8 local news - for you - by you - about you - free to you - local news

Bottle Bingo & Grand Draw Royal Show Winner Holme St. Cuthbert Sports

Minster of Mawbray and joined two other is a four year old Mawbray ponies (Mickey Shetland pony bred and Magnum) at her by Geoff Watson from Magheradartin stud in Mawbray. Northern Ireland. They The annual Summer raised in excess of £500 Last year he won the have also had success Fete for Holme St which will go towards the junior colt class at the in show classes both as Cuthbert Church was upkeep of the church. Highland show. This geldings and in driving replaced by a bottle Our thanks go to year he won the senior classes. The two geldings, bingo which included Annabel Armstrong, entire male class and was Mickey and Magnum the annual Grand Draw. Bingo Caller for the reserve male champion. pulled Santa in his The event, held on Friday evening and to all those He was sold at H&H, “sleigh” at the Horse of Holme St Cuthbert various sports, enjoyed 13th June 2008, proved who supported the event Carlisle as a yearling to the Year show in Belfast Sports Committee held by all competitors in the lucky for the church and in any way. Mrs Catherine Lyttle Northern Ireland. its annual sports day on wonderful sunshine. The Sunday 29th June. afternoon was rounded It stayed dry, off with tea (provided something it hasn’t done by the committee) in the for the last 3 or 4 years! church hall. We are grateful to Mrs Thanks to all those Carol James for judging who came along and the well supported fancy supported our event dress competition, which and also to those who JCB Bee wasn’t an easy task. volunteered for a little by Katie Feltham This was followed by job. from Bouncing Babies Childminder

Alice by Naomi Winter DJ Bee by Liam Cockbain from Silloth Primary School from Holm Cultram Abbey School GREENFEST 16th & 17th August from 10m to 5pm Charity Walks in Aid of Chrysalis on Silloth Green Local Produce Food Festival in Marquee on Silloth Green Cheeses * Shrimps * Meats * Cakes * Jams Chutneys * Plants * Bread Making * B-B-Q Ice Cream * Ciders * Real Ales Wood Carving * and much, much more Sunday Pop Concert 1pm to 5pm Free Entry Bullfrogs F o u r South Quay G r e a t Sidewinder Bands Robin Starch

Back row: Corrina Hepper, Sandra Akitt, Margaret Whitham Front row: Joan Caulfield, Maureen McNamara and Carol Carr Giant FunFair Girls all weekend Sponsor Walk In Aid The following It was also Football Of Chrysalis Day Care Saturday Ian Caulfield supplemented by a On Sunday 8th and and his Carrs Mill charitable donation from Saturday 14th June two co-workers walked from the Co-op Chemist where Tournament parties of walkers set Wigton to Silloth. Maureen works. Saturday out to raise funds for These walks raised Maureen and Ian Chrysalis day care for a total of £1,410. This chose this charity because adults with learning was mainly made up of their sister Joan Caulfield disabilities. Maureen sponsorship from the goes to Chrysalis along McNamara and friends local community for with other adults from Enquiries & Exhibitor Supported by: walked from Silloth Life which Maureen and Ian Silloth and they receive Information: 016973 31517 Boat Station round Grune would like to say a big enormous support from Cumbria Community Silloth Town Solway Coast www.SillothOnSolway.com Foundation Council AONB Point and back. thank you. the staff there. local news - for you - by you - about you - free to you - local news Page 9

Poem (not a lie) Silloth Vintage Rally

Poem by Wings Report by: Eric Davenport unfortunate as their tent This year for the rally the weather blew down overnight John Meets The Queen showed itself in it’s true colours, our and was totally wrecked famous English summer turned into but they were joined by I’m telling an old fashioned story the worst weekend we have had all our own secretary’s tent As ‘happened quite recent I’m told year. which also suffered the About world’s biggest liar and farmer John Graham’s ‘is name, write it bold Nevertheless a few hundred hardy same fate. So Sunday was souls braved the elements and came spent by Jean, Christine For John as achieved quite some merit to see the exhibits. This all helped us And brought fame to our county you know realise that the years’ work organising By telling a tale and a story the event was not wasted. Many That made queen and her husband, guffaw. exhibitors had travelled a long way to show their machines at Silloth. Now queens not supposed to laugh loudly We had people from as far north as “We are not amused,” she should say, Glasgow and Edinburgh, south from But when John related his story Doncaster, east from Morpeth and She said “bye gum, John tha’s just made my day” west from Barrow. Altogether a good For things had started quite badly that morning display of machinery was on view. She’d arisen just before dawn The Junior footballers gallantly To get on first train from Euston played in torrential rain, nothing So she were feeling quite tired and worn could spoil their enthusiasm. On Sunday we had a display of She’d met the right dignitaries Cumberland wrestling with some They’d bowed and they’d scraped as is proper extra slipping and sliding added. And met Lord Lieutenant of county The Sheep Show was a resounding A nice little feller called cropper success with a good crowd watching every show standing in the rain Now she went into a building called Beacon sheltering under umbrellas, yet When with amazement and without any warning A fella stuck his head through a horse collar no-one walked away. Michael (the And screwed up his face to start gurning shearer) was totally amazed that he had such a good audience in such Queen got a fright I can tell you deplorable weather. Both of the sheep “Bloody ‘Ell” she was heard to remark men were completely taken with Prince Philip said, “Where did you get him” the beautiful setting and the warm And John said, “I think he came out of the ark” welcome given to them by all they and Andrea squeezed met. into a hastily cleaned-out “John”, said Queen “that’s a rum story The steam engines did a tour of horse box. But a great job Are you sure your tale is quite right?” Honours Board Silloth which could not have been was done by them all. Said John “if he scares you again while I’m hear very comfortable in all the rain but I’ll give that bugger more than a fright.” All in all the show they gave Silloth residents a chance to was not the success it Then John told his pre prepared story see these beautiful machines. could have been but after And queen smiled at this turn of events The cadets worked very hard in all the mishaps it was For usually its only politicians the rain to sell as many programmes not a complete flop, so Who lie to this much extent. as possible and they did a grand job our thanks to everyone considering the number of visitors. who supported the day so Queen said, “Tha’s a right little flartcher” The First Responders were gamely. “I think you should be given a gong For of all the people I’ve met here John, You ‘ave never put a foot wrong”. Ruston Hornsby Engine “Don’t want no medal” said Johnny Professor William Wilson, 2I prefer a nice cup of tea” lecturing at the Cavendish Queen said 2well next time in London Having supported the Laboratory at Cambridge Come and drink your cuppa with me” Vintage Rally since it started in October, 1939. The nine years ago Mr Jack formulae inside the chalked Mr Nick Wilson and his son rectangles relate to the 1st Duncan - grandson and Now that may be the end of the story Nutall from Silloth first law of electrodynamics. great grandson of William And you must decide right or wrong. entered motorcycles, then Is John Graham the world’s biggest liar? Mercedes Cars. On the 9th July at William became a Or is he just stringing you along? Jack acquired the 3hp Holme St. Cuthbert professor and fellow of single cylinder Ruston School there was the the Royal Society and Hornsby Stationary Engine grand unveiling of the is famous for his work which runs on petrol or refurbished honours on mathematics and paraffin (which was used to board. The board contains experimental physics. drive a milking machine) the names of pupils from He worked on quantum Amy Bee in 2007. Built at Lincoln 1873–1949 who had theory and relativity and by and first produced in 1938, obtained scholarships his family have a letter Hope Shaw the works were a major from the Longcake Trust sent to him from Albert from producer of much machinery to carry on with their Einstein. Silloth Primary School including; industrial and studies. Mr Nick Wilson engine boilers, This project started and his son Duncan motor cars, etc. was asked how the huge 18 months ago and with (grandson and great open 7 Colin Donald steamers were only the generous support grandson of William) days from obtained it from a small 7 and 8 horse power of the Longcake Trust, travelled from Whitby 10am–6pm farm near Forrester which bears no relation the Parish Council and to be guests of honour for Fold, Wigton. Having to modern cars. Jack Thomas Armstrong the at the ceremony. They 0–12 years overhauled the engine he knows the answer as he money was raised to presented the school passed it on to Jack. Jack explained “the size of the pay for its renovation. with a photograph of New Adventure is a steam engine fanatic, cylinder bore x 2, x length Representatives of these William and a copy of Soft Play Area having made some before of stroke, x 2 (piston groups attended the his biography produced he said “it is the nearest works 2 ways) divided by ceremony. by the Royal Society. Rockclimbing Walls ~ 3 Lane Astra Slide to a Steam Engine”. Then steam pressure” One famous name on They were joined by the Ball Cannons ~ Giant Ball Arena he completed the work Example 6 inch bore x the board was William local history group and Toddler Car Track ~ Aerial Runways including a complete new 2 = 36 x 10 inch stroke = Wilson of Goody Hills past pupils of the school Parties Available • Hot & Cold Food • Toddler Morning stand made to original 360 x 2 way piston = 720 who moved onto the who entertained the Rookies, Miller Park, Wigton, CA7 9BA drawings. divided by steam pressure Agricultural College at children with memories During the Sunday of 100lbs. = 7 horse Aspatria, before going to of their time at Holme St. Tel: 016973 49241 afternoon the question power. King’s College, London. Cuthbert. Page 10 local news - for you - by you - about you - free to you - local news

Silloth Community Craft Show Letters

Dear Buzz, process but unfortunately Had the lady approached Sunday 7th September 2008 it appears that the me, I could have given her Causeway Head Cemetery Environment Agency are an application form, and 11am – 4pm in Silloth Social Club Bridge unable to respond quickly. considered her mother’s Our contractors are ready support needs. Children’s Section Class 43 5 Cherry Tomatoes At the request of your local to start work just as soon as It wasn’t appropriate to Class 1 Pre-school children Class 44 5 Tomatoes councillors I am writing to the consent is issued. discuss this matter at a A Picture of ‘My Mam’ using crayons A4 Class 45 Collection of 5 different you to explain the delays I will continue to monitor public meeting which was size vegetables with regard to the repair the situation and will advise not the issue involved. Class 2 Reception A Potato Printed Class 46 A Cucumber work to Causeway Head you further if there are any ‘Home Prime’ has sheltered Picture Class 47 6 Runner Beans Cemetery Bridge. unexpected developments. I accommodation in the Class 3 Year 1 A Decorated Stone Class 48 3 Bantam Eggs It may well surprise your sincerely hope that you will North West. Class 4 Year 2 Item made from Class 49 3 Hen Eggs readers that the water see the work commence in Pennine View, Silloth, things found on the beach, max 12” Class 50 The most unusual looking course the bridge spans the very near future. Scheme Manager: Sue Class 5 Years 3/4 A Home-made vegetable is designated by the Parslow Tel. 016973 31645 Paperweight. Environment Agency as a Councillor Stuart Moffat Burnside Wigton, Scheme Age only to be shown Only amateurs may enter the show. “main river”. This means Allerdale Borough Council Manager: Elaine Keeler Tel. Class 6 Years 5/6 A Home Made that the Environment Executive member with 016973 42699 Birthday Card Strictly ONE entry per person per class. Agency has to give prior responsibility for Finance Manor Court, Cockermouth, Age only to be shown written consent for any and asset management Scheme Manager-Sylvia Class 7 Any age under 16 Any item having previously won a prize in proposed works in, under, Douglas Tel.01900-822463. Article made from Liquorice All Sorts. this show – cannot be entered again. over or within eight metres Stafford Court, Age to be shown of the top of the bank. Dear Buzz, Cleator Moor, Scheme Class 8 Any age under 16 Children’s classes – the age groups are as Following the appropriate Manager: Olwen Lamb An item made from recycled materials at end of July 06. tendering exercise the It was with interest that Tel.01946-813733 Age to be shown relevant contractor myself and another Scheme Duddon Mews Extra Care Class 9 Any age under 16 All entries MUST BE home grown or the made an application to Manager, from ‘Home Scheme, Millom- Extra Care A Poster advertising next years show bona fide work of the exhibitor – except the Agency on the 29th Prime’, which is the new Scheme Manager: Christine Age to be shown Class 30. May and having heard brand name for Pennine Holmes Tel. 01229 777049 nothing telephoned the View Sheltered Housing At present we have two Baking Section The room will be open for staging from Environment Agency on the Services, attended the vacant bungalows at Class 10 4 Dropped Scones 8:30am until 10am. 10th June. A full response recent public meeting our Wigton Scheme, and Class 11 4 Ginger Snap Biscuits was received from the concerning the Skinburness vacancies at our Cleator Class 12 4 Shortbread Rounds Judging will commence at 10:15am Environment Agency on the Hotel. Moor Scheme. Class 13 4 Decorated Sponge Buns prompt. 17th June. During the meeting I All Scheme Managers will be Class 14 A Decorated Chocolate Cake At that stage the was quite surprised by a only too pleased to advise Class 15 A Home Made Loaf – using bread Judges decisions are final – any complaint Environment Agency comment from one lady, on all aspects of Sheltered machine. Bring empty flour packet. must be made in writing to Lesley or deemed that they had not who said that she had to Housing. Class 16 A Home Made Loaf – using Audrey. had sufficient information go as far as Penrith to find traditional method. Bring empty flour pkt. and would therefore refuse sheltered accommodation Sue Parslow Class 17 A Cheese and Onion Quiche, Points are awarded to class winners as the consent and insist for her mother. Class 18 Jar of Lemon Cheese follows: on a re-application. The I would like to highlight Class 19 Jar of Raspberry Jam 1st -3points, 2nd – 2points, 3rd – 1point agency agreed to process the fact that Silloth has Singing Bee the application as quickly had a sheltered housing by Handicrafts Trophies are awarded for each section of as possible but the fastest unit at Pennine View for Sharron Emmerson Class 20 A Picture in Cross Stitch classes except Misc. Points are added up that they can process it is the last 20 years at least! from Class 21 A Tapestry Picture from all sections to award the ‘Overall within three weeks as it Silloth Primary School Class 22 An Embroidered Picture Points in Show Trophy’. apparently takes that long Class 23 A Piece of Hardanger for all of their internal Class 24 An item of Beadwork There are 3 additional trophies for Class consultations to take place. Class 25 A Hand Worked Article from a 20 – donated by Silloth Rotary Club. Yesterday the Environment purchased kit Agency made a request Class 26 A Home Made Scarf The show closes at 4pm to the public, for further information Class 27 A Watercolour Picture exhibitors are asked not to remove their which included precise Class 28 A Home-Made Card exhibits before this time, as doing so may detail of the layout of the Class 29 A Decorated Gift Box forfeit any prize money or points. scaffolding to be used. These have been submitted Misc. Prizes will be awarded at approx 4pm. today. Class 30 A Snapshot with caption – ‘School I wish to assure your Days’ Cost of entry is Classes 1 – 9 inclusive 10p readers that we are doing All other classes are now 30p all we can to speed up the Floral Class 31 A Bowl of Floating Flowers While all considerable care will be taken Class 32 A Foliage Arrangement in an of all exhibits, it must be understood unusual container that exhibits are displayed at the owner’s Class 33 A Home-grown Foliage Pot Plant risk. The committee will not be held West View Class 34 A Home –grown Flowering Pot responsible for any loss or damage to any Wheyrigg Hall Hotel Plant article staged. Guest House Class 35 A Single Rose Open as Usual All entries must be returned by FRIDAY Garden Produce 29th August 2008 to: Class 36 3 White Potatoes Audrey Maddison, 67 Wampool Street, Class 37 3 Coloured Potatoes Silloth. Class 38 3 Carrots Lesley Hope, 30 Solway Street, Silloth, B & B Class 39 3 Beetroot or the or Class 40 3 Leeks trench grown Tourist Information Centre. Room Only Class 41 5 Shallots Fresh Cooked Food Class 42 3 Onions grown from setts Use the Entry Form below. 9 Station Rd Meals Every day Noon to 9pm Silloth Function Room for Special Events COMMUNITY CRAFT SHOW – ENTRY FORM 016973 31449 Abbeytown, Tel: 016973 61242 westviewguesthouse.co.uk Name: Class No’s:

Address Chinese Takeaway Posts, Strainers, Square Timber Rails, 43 Eden Street Galvanised & Wooden Gates, KL Purlins, Wire Staples Silloth EXPRESS Sawdust & Shavings OPEN at 5pm Every Day all always in stock Total Amount: £ Offering a Wide Variety of GARDEN GATES & FENCES Dishes for Every Taste Professional Installation All entry forms must be returned by FRIDAY 29th August 2008 to Please Feel Free to Drop In for a Menu Steven Williamson Audrey Maddison, 67 Wampool Street, Silloth Stank End Farm, Abbeytown or Lesley Hope, 30 Solway Street, Silloth 016973 33033 Tel: 016973 61044 or Silloth Tourist Information Office in the Discovery Centre Telephone Orders Welcome: Mobile: 077 1114 4050 local news - for you - by you - about you - free to you - local news Page 11

Gardening - Plant Names Abbeytown Flower Club

Report by: Gladys Temple Series by: Nadia Bunner confusion. named a useless weed originated giving some featured in an edition of Tel: 016973 52024 gardens-by-nadia.co.uk Linnaeus lived “Siegesbeckia” after clue to the conditions 26 members of Cumbria Life Magazine during a period of plant Johann Siegesbeck, a it will tolerate eg Abbeytown Flower Club and everyone enjoyed the Plant names can be exploration, when new critic. Many names are virginianum (Virginia), gathered on a lovely evening. a bit of a mouthful and plants from South descriptive, referring to sibirica (Siberia) or evening at Beech House, Chairman Ruth difficult to remember. America, south-east colour, size, or shape. japonica (Japan). Woodrow. Pinguey thanked Mr People often ask Asia, Africa, and the Albus is the Latin for Mr and Mrs & Mrs McDonnell for me why we have such Middle East were all white, Ruber (rubrum), McDonnell welcomed allowing us to look complicated names for coming to the attention sanguineus, roseus, and everyone and showed around the garden. our plants. The answer of European scientists. coccineus all denote red. how they had spent the A welcome supper to this is so that we know Linnaeus standardized Some names refer to last ten years creating a at Wheyrigg Hall was exactly to what we are plant naming by means of special characteristics beautiful oasis. They have waiting with a large referring, wherever in the a Latin binomial system, of the plants. Pubi, hirti, approximately ¾ Acre selection of delicious world we may be. People in which the first name villi, and barbi suggest of informal garden with sandwiches accompanied in a particular area may represented genus, and hairness. lawns, mixed shrubs, by chips and tea or use a common name for the second, species. Latin Time of bloom is herbaceous borders, coffee. Ruth thanked a particular plant but was chosen because it can often seen in species streams and ponds. As we Lesley Evans and Phyllis it is given a completely be used by every country, such as autumnalis (as in wandered around there Dockeray for organising a different common and while common to Helenium autumnalis or were small water features very enjoyable evening. name in another part many, it is not specific Helen’s Flower). and statuettes in hidden The next meeting of the country. Galium to any. It is also a “dead” The growth habit of corners with lots of seats is on Thursday 19th aparine, that stringy language, meaning it is a plant also appears in to relax and take in the July 7:30pm in the weed with sticky ball no longer evolving and many species’ names. Plants for Summer scents. The garden was Assembly Rooms with like seeds, which sticks changing. The species alpina means Lavandula angustifolia a flower demonstration to everything especially just what it sounds like - A chunky, deep purple by June Fearon entitled dogs, has several common alpine or dwarf or from English lavender with ‘Summer Flowers’ and names, including alpine regions. The species silver foliage, suitable for the competition is three Cleavers, Clivers, horizontalis means hedging. Trim hard in garden flowers. Goosegrass, Stickywilly, growing horizontally, August after flowering. Stickyweed, Catchweed, as in many junipers. If It likes full sun and good and Coachweed. It the plant is even more drainage growing to depends whereabouts in creeping, repens is often 60cm/2ft. 60’s Bee the country you are or used as in Gypsophilia Stipa gigantea by come from as to what you repens (Creeping Baby’s This has to be my Jenny Sim from call it. Breath) seen in many rock favourite grass. It creates Silloth Primary To combat the gardens. a shimmering golden School confusion caused when fountain in summer everyone refers to a sun. It looks incredibly specimen by its various delicate but stands up common plant name, Knowing what the well to the wind. Sun, the naturalist Carl Latin (and sometimes good drainage (2m/6ft). Sudoku Prize Competition Linnaeus developed the Greek) words mean can Campanula lactiflora binomial system to name help us with our planning ‘Prichard’s Variety’ not only plants but all and maintenance. For Purple-blue bells held Sponsored by Johns Plaice living creatures. The instance, if the available on dark stems which will Rules: Nobody got the correct answer for the binomial classification area is cramped, a plant repeat if deadheaded. Complete the July competition, so this month here is is the “scientific” way of with arboreum (tree-like) Ideal at the back of a grid so that an easier one... referring to a specimen, or altissimum (very tall) border. It likes full sun or every row, so everyone knows what in its name, might not be partial shade growing to every column you’re talking about. The the best choice. Names can also 100cm+/40in. and every common plant names Plants can be named indicate where the plant Enjoy your Gardening box contain may seem easier but, in in honour of someone. all the digits reality, present serious Linnaeus is said to have from 1 to 9.

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Local Tradesmen Silloth Tide Tables Building Services Carpet Fitter Electricians Joiners cont’d Valeting Service David Blair First Class Valeting August 2008 All work considered Mobile Car & Caravan TIMES OF HIGH WATER ABBEY (including caravans) OUTDOOR Valeting, Carpet & AT SILLOTH Underlay & Fittings also Upholstery Cleaning (Courtesy of A.B.P. Silloth) ROOFING Times in GMT supplied JOINERY 12 years experience Specialists in: Tel: 016973 32390 Tel Scott: 07971 399819 Heights in metres Roof Time Ht Time Ht Repairs, Mob: 07980 336638 Gates Grant Garden Fencing 1ST.FRI. 1133 7.2 2348 7.6 Work, 2ND.SAT. *** ** 1218 7.4 Complete Re-Roof, Sheds Window Cleaners 3RD.SUN. 0032 7.8 1303 7.5 Insurance Work, Cleaning Service 4TH.MON. 0117 7.8 1345 7.4 5TH.TUES. 0157 7.6 1423 7.1 Storm Damage, Pet & Poultry S.G. Hart 6TH.WED. 0236 7.3 1500 6.7 uPVC rooflines, fascias, Housing 6 Burnswark Terrace 7TH.THUR. 0314 6.9 1537 6.3 soffits, cladding & Coastal Cleaning 8TH.FRI. 0354 6.3 1616 5.9 guttering Services and more.... Silloth, CA7 4EF 9TH.SAT. 0438 5.6 1704 5.3 Freephone Silloth: Tel: 016973 31517 10TH.SUN. 0532 5.1 1810 5.0 Regular or Occasional Silloth’s regular window 11TH.MON. 0650 4.6 1939 4.9 0800 0835 640 Cleaning of: Tel Norman on: 12TH.TUES. 0822 4.8 2055 5.3 016973 61256 or cleaner since 1974. 13TH.WED. 0928 5.2 2149 5.9 07818 657472 Private Houses 14TH.THUR. 1017 5.7 2231 6.4 AbbeyRoofingCumbria.com 07857 547783 15TH.FRI. 1057 6.2 2309 6.9 Holiday Homes 16TH.SAT. 1133 6.5 2344 7.1 17TH.SUN. *** ** 1207 6.7 Small Business Steven Henderson Abbey Cleaning 18TH.MON. 0016 7.3 1239 7.0 Services 19TH.TUES. 0052 7.4 1315 7.1 Premises Electrical Plumbers 20TH.WED. 0129 7.5 1351 7.1 Caravan Exteriors for all your electrical Osborne Place 21ST.THUR. 0207 7.5 1428 7.1 22ND.FRI. 0247 7.3 1509 6.9 Advertise Hand Washed & Dried work Main Street, Abbeytown CA7 4RS 23RD.SAT. 0333 6.9 1556 6.4 in the 30 years experience City & Guilds Qualified Alan 24TH.SUN. 0427 6.3 1654 5.7 Tradesmens Tel: 016973 31163 Call Ryan on 016973 25TH.MON. 0534 5.6 1812 5.3 Fully Insured 61162 - your local 26TH.TUES. 0700 5.3 1945 5.4 Section Mob: 07708 567193 Irwin 27TH.WED. 0833 5.5 2106 6.0 Tel: 016973 31357 233441 reliable window cleaners 28TH.THUR. 0942 6.2 2204 6.7 29TH.FRI. 1034 6.9 2251 7.4 Mob: 07860 432 310 Plumbing & Heating 30TH.SAT. 1119 7.3 2334 7.7 Gardening Installations 31ST.SUN. *** ** 1200 7.5

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Silloth on Solway Community Shop Abbeytown WI * Local people working for local causes * * All proceeds go back into the community * Report by: Gladys Temple recipe leaflet and I am The competition and Joan Blamire. On * Please continue donating * President Audrey sure lots will be trying organised by Joyce behalf of all the visitors * Collection can be arranged * Harrison welcomed out something different. Wilson, for a salad bowl Joyce Donaldson thanked Contact: Maureen on 016973 31636 visitors from Crofton, Isobel Hurst thanked was won by Freda Garner Abbeytown Members for Aikton and Bothel to Anne for an interesting and Gladys Temple while a very enjoyable evening S.O.S.C.S. the June Meeting of and imaginative the flower of the month with an interesting Open every day S.O.S.C.S. Abbeytown WI. demonstration. was won by Margaret speaker, lovely supper and 10am to 4pm 12 Criffel Street Audrey thanked Elsie A delicious supper Mynes and Joyce Wilson. ‘different bingo’. The July Tel: 32452 Silloth Donald for the lovely was served while the The visitor’s salad meeting speaker has been flowers on her table and salads were split up into bowl winners were Joan changed and a member of wished her a Happy 80th various containers for the Blamire, and Sheila the Fire Prevention Team THE CHARITY SHOP ALCOHOLICS MacMillan Birthday. Freda Garner raffle. Margaret Mynes Benson and flower will be coming to give us ANONYMOUS read a record of the May helped Mavis Graham winners Joyce Donaldson advice. Cancer Relief & meeting and Jean Balfour; to sell the raffle tickets. North Lakeland Do you, or someone our delegate for the AGM The first winners were Hospice at Home you know have a will come to the July Olwyn Hill, Crofton, drink problem? Busy Bee Thank you for your meeting to give her report. Joan Blamire, Aikton and There is now by continued support Anne Mason from Irene Irving, Abbeytown, Andrew Blackburn for these worthy causes a way out Upper Crust, Penrith and lots more fairly evenly from We will be pleased to was introduced and spread among visitors and Holme St. Cuthbert receive your unwanted Come to: called her demonstration members. Freda Garner’s School items Greenrow Church ‘Salads with imagination’. Group organized card (opp Stanwix Park) Collection can be Anne showed us five bingo and most people arranged every Wed 7pm–9pm Closed Mondays very different salads received a small prize. with not a lettuce leaf Queens Court, Criffel St. Call our helpline: Silloth, Tel: 016973 31696 0845 769 7555 in sight. Everyone got a

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‘Road to Wimbledon’ Winners

Ninja Mikey Bee by Mark Houston from Silloth Primary School

High School Musical Bee! by Megan Armstrong from Matthew Little and In the girls’ event Silloth Primary School Hannah Story turned Hannah Story beat Brat2 Fashion Bee in some impressive Emily Wise 6-3, 6-0 in by performances to become the final. Megan Heath the winners of the under STOP PRESS: from 14 “Road to Wimbledon” With Matthew Little Silloth Primary School club championships. unable to take part in After coming through the county finals Luke the qualifying draw Graham took his place Matthew scored a great alongside Allerdale semi final victory over winner Oliver Neilly and Oliver Neilly and after Hannah Story and Emily Luke Graham posted Wise (lucky loser) with a similarly good result Luke and Emily losing over Ross Johnstone, in the first round and Matthew beat Luke in both Hannah and Oliver the final in three sets. losing in the semi finals. local news - for you - by you - about you - free to you - local news Page 15

Cumbria Youth Games Team Another County Title for Silloth Primary

Silloth Primary over Boltons and Black through to a second School are celebrating Combe schools in the meeting with Boltons in The Allerdale Tennis team took the title. Greg Ramsay, Katie again after recording group stages, but had the final. team just missed out in The team, which Dobson, Carmen Neilly their 11th county title in to fight all the way in The final saw Gareth their bid to make it three was made up of Silloth and Kirsty Girdler played the last 5 years. the semi finals against stage a fine comeback Youth Games wins in a Tennis Club members some fine Tennis in what The team of Gareth Barrow’s Dane Ghyll from two match points row as a strong Carlisle Reece Blake, Joel Baker, can only be described as Davenport, Adam Story, school, with the boys down to come through 5 miserable conditions as Emily Wise and Georgia losing all their matches games to 4 in what was they beat South Lakes Wilson were largely in as the girls came to the the toughest match as and Eden but lost to the commanding form after rescue winning by clear they won by a convincing Hair Zone 4 U Carlisle team. resounding victories margins to send the team 6-0. Summer Hair Needs ‘Clynol Rescue’ £8.95 In hot weather hair or ‘Nixon Intensive needs moisture because Therapy’ £12.75 once Silloth Rugby Club - Cumbrian Team of the Year hair is hygroscopic, a week. A good tip is it will lose or gain to use a quality leave Silloth Rugby Club All the players deserve moisture according to the in conditioner. ‘Clynol were taken by surprise this award for their atmosphere you are in at Dream’ £8.35 is great while attending an awards hard work and they are the time. Hair will dry as it is so light on even ceremony in Kendal to be now looking forward to out and become frizzy fine hair or ‘Nixon Bliss’ named ‘Team of the Year’. the 2008-9 season with and be prone to damage, £11.50 which is also the It was a totally optimism. so use a good quality best heat protector you unexpected award which Training for the new intensive treatment like can get. left Donald Pape in a season starts on Tuesday very emotional state. 22nd July at 6:30pm at The award was made to the Rugby Club, new reflect the significant members are always improvement shown by welcomed so please come Silloth over the past year. along and meet the lads. HAULAGE & QUARRY OWNERS

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Silloth Amateur Football Club

going again! This club has showed their talent by on the Green during been going since 1885 losing in the semi finals the Vintage Rally the and the people of Silloth on penalties after a 1-1 U-8’s and U-9’s played should not let this die! draw and winning all in atrocious conditions. The photo shows the team with Everton and England player and Women’s footballer On the weekend of their previous games. The U-8’s found it a bit of the year Jill Scott. Full line up backrow left to right: Tania “the power” Provence, June 7/8 the U-8’s, U-10’s Silloth also entered the hard going against boys Chantelle “crusher” Conley, Katie “gnasher” Garner, Jill Scott, & U-11’s played in the U-11’s and U-10’s into the older than them, but the Georgia “wondergirl” Wilson, Shelby “piledriver” Pickering, Adele “warrior” Wood, Natalie “the monster” Mahoney, Alex “the cat” Conley, Chloe “grizzlybear” Grisedale, Warwick Wanderers Northbank tournament U-9’s won 3 and lost 1 Katie “hotshot” Hart and team mascot Elise Rowell tournament. With the on June the 15th, alas game narrowly losing out U-8’s drawing 1 and both teams found it a bit on goal difference to get Report by: Colin Baty who in their first ever after managing to stay up losing 3 and the U-10’s harder going as they drew into the semi finals with The summer football games together played in the Premier County winning 1, drew 1 and one and lost two. the eventual winners tournament season is 4 and won 4. First up Division. Manager lost 3. But the U-11’s The following week Workington Juniors. upon us now with Silloth was Penrith who they John Slack and wife A.F.C Junior teams beat 3-1 with a rapid Eileen were handed out taking part in numerous hat-trick from Georgia prestigious trophies for Fancy Pants Bee competitions throughout Wilson. Next then was their unbelievable service by Cort Carruthers the summer. Newlaithes who were and devotion to Silloth from First up was the FA beaten 2-0 with goals A.F.C. for over forty Silloth Primary Charter Standard Festival from Shelby Pickering years. They will be sadly School held at Penrith. The and Katie Hart. Then missed. Award winners U-11’s entered the U-12’s came Ibis of Workington were: Player of the competition and did with Katie Hart scoring season: Dave Cresswell extremely well winning in a 1-0 win. And finally Top Goalscorer: 3 drawing 2 and losing 1. Barrow Celtic were Malcolm Graham The U-10’s played some defeated 2-0 with goals Most Improved: Adam brilliant football winning from Georgia Wilson Pearson 4 and losing 2. But pride again. Loyal Mascot: “Terrible” and place goes to Silloth The mens team Tommy Dixon Girls Gladiators U-12’s handed out their awards Lifetime Achievement: David Minnican Pirate Bee The mens team have by restarted training on Emma Barwise from SILLOTH every Thursday starting Holm Cultram Abbey 6.30pm. Colin Baty wants School AFC as many young players from the Silloth area to attend! Lets get this team JayBee’s 5 A SIDE TOURNAMENT Toys Sunday 24th August Solway Fitness Centre Off-Licence Silloth Playing Field A Healthy Body Brings A Healthy Mind Hardware • Key Cutting

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