Summer 2015 & Upper Eden

Community News May 2015

News from Kirkby Stephen Local Links ... Inside this issue:

Community outreach .. Outside seating!! Keep up-to-date online, Its been a busy time at the Over the last year we have Community Centre 1 Local Links over the spring been working hard to raise Like and share news period. Our efforts to en- enough funds to buy some our community courage outreach support seating for the outdoor Facebook Chairman`s Report 2-3 and access to services space behind the Local page: Town council locally has paid off. We Links building. The space is have welcomed the ser- a wonderfully tranquil spot Kirkby Stephen Community schemes 4 vices of many different or- and a great place to watch ganisations offering drop-in the bustling wildlife and ad- Community Centre advice sessions and sur- mire the wonderful views of Local News & 5 geries during our opening the fells that lie to the east of Service updates hours, all of which have Kirkby Stephen. Job Support at Local Links been well utilized by our Whilst we have made good Are you looking for work? What`s on at 6 local community. From Car- Local Links use of this outside space Struggling to get to Penrith, ers Support and Energy with our annual events, we or job cen- Advice to IT tuition and were keen to install some tre? Events & Activities 7 online assistance, many of nice seating to compliment Clubs & Groups our local residents have our outside facilities and Do you need help searching benefitted from the services encourage others to enjoy the local job market? Local Business 8 we have been able to offer this wonderful space all year Does your CV need updat- Services locally. round. ing? “Be Online” to continue.. As well as our own fund Do you need help using uni- We joined the national Be- raising efforts, we received versal job match or applying Online campaign in March contributions from members for universal credit online? of our local community and HIGHLIGHTS this year and as a result of We offer job support services this successful scheme, we recently, donations from Kirkby Stephen Garden which can help with many have now been recognized issues you may be facing as and registered as a partner Trail and The Calor Fund. Community outreach Thanks to these additional a result of the challenges of of UK Online nationally. the local job market. services This now means that we offers of funding we have can offer IT tuition on an been able to purchase three Our jobs board located in the ongoing basis with access new bench seats. Access to entrance to the community Outside seating at to partner resources. the outside space and seat- centre is updated weekly, ing will be during our open- displaying local job opportu- Local Links If you need help with a mo- ing hours on Monday, nities, copies of weekly job bile device or would like to Wednesday, Friday and papers are available to view, understand more about on- Saturday. A huge thank you free access to our public Kirkby Stephen Town line facilities, call into the to our contributors for their computers to assist with Council, Chairman`s report Local Links and speak to very kind donations. online job searching, access- Kellie or Wendy about an IT ing direct.gov.uk, universal appointment. Available credit system and other re- Eden Sight Support most Friday`s (subject to mote job services. Friendly In Kirkby Stephen staff availability) between staff on hand to assist with 10.00—12.30 and 2.00— your needs and guide you 4.00pm. Tel 017683 71775 through the daunting task of Good Neighbour scheme to book an appointment. finding new employment.

Kirkby Stephen Local Links One-to-one appointments are available on Fridays and Appleby Horse Fair— Open: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10.00am—5.00pm Mondays (subject to staff Public Drop-in Sessions (Closed 12.30—1.30 pm) availability). If you would like more information about the Forthcoming events Saturday 10.00am—1.00pm (Library only) support we offer job seekers, Address: Vicarage Lane, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4QX or would like to book an ap- at Local Links pointment, call into the Local

Tel: 017683 71775 Fax: 017683 74858 Links and speak to Kellie or Email: kslocallinks@.gov.uk Wendy.

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Kirkby Stephen Town Council News

Chairman’s Report 2015 May I take this opportunity to Town Council —Dates of Planning issues have again remind everyone that we have Meetings a car park minutes walk away nd been to the fore of council 2 June meetings. Two planning ap- from the town centre, which is 7th July peals determined by inspectors under used by locals. have taken place. White House Meetings start at 6.45pm in the Farm was granted permission The Kendal bus service ceased Local Links Meeting Room. while the site at Mellbecks was at the end of October, this has The first item is Public Partici- refused. We still await Eden made it almost impossible to pation. District Council's Local Area get from Kirkby Stephen to ac- Plan into which we expect the cess hospital appointments and The agenda and minutes are Council's Town Plan will be in- train services both at Kirkby available to download from cluded. Stephen and Oxenholme. We www.kirkby-stephen.com are grateful as a community to Paper copies are available at The Council agreed to be the Classic Coaches undertaking a the Local Links. twice weekly service to Kendal lead body so that the Neigh- bourhood Development Order via some of the villages and could proceed on Carr House there is a student service in TOWN COUNCIL CONTACT term time. The Penrith service in the Parish of Mallerstang. DETAILS This council remains neutral to is still run by Grand Prix but we Mrs. J Johnstone, Chairman the outcome of this order. were informed recently that the usage on this route was not Mr. A Birtles meeting targets. Mrs. G Lumley Footway lights have been as- sessed . This issue has defi- The cloisters was damaged in Mr. P Richardson, Vice- nitely moved forward with the October which led to the clo- Chairman outcome better than was origi- sure of this area for six months nally expected. Meetings with Mrs. J Sowerby while the repair work was residents affected by the re- Mrs. D Thornton planned and implemented. moval of lights in certain areas Thanks go to local builder Ja- Vacancy will be held in the coming son Winder whose prompt re- months. Vacancy sponse to help after the acci- dent prevented further damage. Clerk/Financial Officer: Highway issues are again a The finished result is excellent Mrs. J Cooper major part of the Council's craftsmanship for which all in- Phone/Fax: 017683 74854 work. Two hour all year round volved are to be congratulated. parking has been applied for to the County Council, we have The Council has entered into up to the fair. New measures asked for traffic management discussions with are to be put in place to restrict on Market Street near the traffic Council to plan the upgrade of the tethering of horses on rail- lights to be reviewed and the the public toilets to a paying ings obstructing the footway and parking bays removed. The no- system. This should secure this along the A685 to restrict park- tice for the disabled parking facility for the future and the ing of cars and vans. The coun- bays has at last been actioned, Council will receive funds for cil has been assured that police I trust this will stop the thought- managing the pay tolls. presence in the town will be in- less illegal parking by people creased this year. who do not have a disabled badge. Homeowners on Nateby Representatives from the Coun- Road were contacted by the cils have attended meetings The Council has commissioned Council to ask that they park both post and pre Appleby Fair major works in Silver Street carefully so as not to obstruct with the members of the MASC Gardens which has improved the narrow area though which Group to look at ways of allevi- this overgrown area, trees have access is essential at all times. ating problems during the run Page 3 Kirkby Stephen & Upper Eden Community News

Kirkby Stephen Town Council News

Bridge and at Stenkrith Park. The Community and Council planting. Thanks also go to our The Poetry Path had improve- Centre is still a top priority for County Councillor Libby Bate- ments carried out through grant the Town Council. The staff man for your support on so funding from a number of or- continue to provide an excellent many matters. To Trevor ganisations. Thank you to Ann service to many in our local Ladhams and Paul Richardson Sandell through Walker's are community, giving advice on a as Eden District Councillors. Welcome for obtaining this wide range of subjects and also money. The lettering on the supporting Eden District Council Thank you to Janet Allison Po- stones has been renewed by and the County Council by de- lice Community Support Officer Pip Hall. This walk remains a livering their services. The and her colleagues for infor- very popular tourist attraction. Town Council are exploring mation regarding policing mat- ways of making the Community ters and for actioning any con- and Council Centre service sus- The Town Council took respon- cerns we raise. tainable in the future. Thank you sibility for the Christmas light to Eden District Council for fi- display switch on and window I thank my fellow Councillors for nancial support and to the competition. A big thank you to all their commitment throughout County Council for the use of all the people involved. This dis- the year to the community of the building. I record my thanks play I am sure enhances the Kirkby Stephen. A special men- and that of the Councillors to Christmas experience for locals, tion must be made to Margaret the staff for their excellent work. visitors and businesses. Albon, Jackie Scarr and Paul

Ladhams who decided not to The Council would not perform The Town Council continues to stand for re-election, thank you to such a high standard without grant fund Pad 9 which is still a for your work with this Council. the guidance of our Clerk Jean- success providing youth work. ette Cooper. A huge thank you This year grants have also been Finally as we look forward to a both personally and from all the given to the Girl Guides, the new Council after the 7th May, I Councillors. Thank you to Alan combined Mountain Rescue, am sure we will achieve much Simpson for again keeping the Rotary and Scouts Beer Festi- together. town tidy, providing the floral val, Walker's are Welcome and baskets and all the other jobs J Johnstone, Chairman. the Upper Eden Visitor Centre. he does to such a high stand- Edited, full version available on ard. Thank you to Sue Bradley, the website. The Brittleton Bursary was Liz Meadows and Vivienne Lit- awarded to the Scouts who at- tlefair for carrying out the town tended a week long internation- al camp. At our December meeting it was a pleasure to Annual Accounts 2014/15 listen to their report and it was The table below gives a brief summary of the Town Council accounts plain to see that all involved has for the year 2014-2015. For further details please contact the Clerk enjoyed the experience very in Local Links. much. Service/Activity Receipts Payments

The Eden Classic Vehicle Rally Street Cleaning £15,397.85 £13,075.74 took place again at Easter. Open Spaces £8,304.62 £7,042.90 What a wonderful weekend this was for the town. The small do- Grants and Donations £9,067.88 £6,441.00 nation given towards the stag- Administration £20,322.41 £17,444.13 ing of this event is a token of the thanks we as a community Council & Community Cen- £42,981.01 £22,853.29 owe to Will Hamer and family tre for organising such a successful Miscellaneous £8,073.55 £1,729.21 event which benefits so many businesses and organisations. Cloisters £4,647.55 £2852.83

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Local services, news and updates.

Could you be a good neighbour?

Have you got a little time to spare, to help friends and The Resource Centre, Sandgate, Penrith. 01768 891724 neighbours in your local area? KIRKBY STEPHEN OUTREACH If so, we would like to hear from you.

Eden Sight Support offers information and support to This summer we are hoping to set up a “Good Neigh- anyone with a visual impairment within the Eden ar- bour” scheme to try and bring together members of ea. our local communities, across Kirkby Stephen and We have a resource centre in Penrith which is open Upper Eden. 11am-3pm every Tuesday. We appreciate that travel- You may already be helping others but what we hope ling to Penrith can be difficult for people, especially to do is reach out to those across our local communi- when suffering from a visual impairment. ties who need a little help but are afraid to ask. Whether its giving lifts, collecting shopping, IT guid- To try to help support our members outside Penrith ance or small household tasks, a little help can go a we have started outreach events. The first was in long way. Kirkby Stephen earlier this year and as it was suc- We hope that this new scheme will help bring people cessful we decided to continue on a bi-monthly basis. together within the communities of Kirkby Stephen and Members and non members are welcome to join us Upper Eden, encourage those who are isolated to ask for a cup of tea and a chat, and to get information for help and create opportunities to meet new friends. and advice on anything related to their visual impair- ment. If you would like to be part of our good neighbour If you think that you, a friend or family member may scheme or know someone who needs a little help, benefit from attending please join us for one of our please contact: Kellie or Wendy at upcoming meetings: Kirkby Stephen Local Links on: 017683 71775 Thursday May 28th 10.00 – 12.00 Thursday 23rd July 10.00 – 12.00 Have you got what it takes to be a Councillor?

th Thursday 24 September 10.00 12.00 KIRKBY STEPHEN TOWN COUNCIL Meetings are held at has TWO VACANT SEATS

Kirkby Stephen Friends Meeting House The Town Council will fill the vacancies by co-option at the 2nd June 2015 meeting FREE DRAUGHT PROOFING For more information on this rewarding role please The weather’s been a bit deceptive recently, one minute contact the Clerk or any of the serving Councillors. blazing sun shine, the next minute snow showers! That aside, warmer weather is just around the corner and if you haven’t already turned your heating off, no doubt you soon will be. This is an excellent time to think about draught proofing your home ready for next winter. Pre- Valerie Kendall venting unwanted draughts helps to save on your heat- District Councillor ing bills and get a warmer, more comfortable home. Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS) In partnership with Eden Housing Association To arrange free draught proofing or for more information Following a career in journal- ism, public relations and mar- please call 01768 861 463 keting, I was elected as a Councillor and later created Appleby Horse Fair 2015 Hon. Alderman of the City of Public Drop-in sessions—June 2015 Leeds. Though born and bred in Durham, four years ago I 10.00—10.30hrs on:1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th 7th & 8th June settled in Appleby to be near 18.00—18.30hrs on: 2nd June my family and my farming roots. Since moving there I have been a Town Councillor and Secre- Please call in and speak with Police and Council Repre- tary of the WI. My particular interests are in planning and sentatives if you have any issues or concerns you wish to adult health and social care – and now, of course, what- raise regarding Appleby Horse Fair. ever concerns the residents of Kirkby Stephen Ward. I To report a problem or crime outside of these times please look forward to the next four years. contact 101 or 999 in case of an emergency.

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Local services, news and updates.

Cumbria Classic Coaches Upper Eden Visitor Centre are looking forward to a very Visitor Centre Summer Opening Hours: busy 17th season of opera- Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and tion. In addition to our four regular weekly registered Sunday 10am to 4pm. routes to Barnard Castle, The Visitor Centre has produced a 2016 Calendar full Hawes and Kendal, we al- of images of Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden. All prof- ready have advanced bookings to provide transport its from this Calendar will help continue to support the Upper Eden Visitor Centre. Available now £8:50 for: If you are interested in becoming a volunteer and  Kirkby Stephen’s visiting French teams as guests would like more information please contact Fiona on: around the Northern Lake District on 10th May. 017683 71199.  Patients of the memory recall project at Carlisle’s Eden Timebank Carlton Clinic on 18th May.  Passengers of Ullswater Lake Statesman Rail every Our organisation continues to operate in the Kirkby Wednesday from 27th May. Stephen area. We are located in the Local Links build-  The BBC ‘Hadrian’s Wall of Sound’ on 5th June. ing every Wednesday morning. We always welcome  Blackburn Heritage Festival on the 12th & new members and are happy to answer any enquiries 13th September. about what Eden Timebank is and how it operates.  Grassington 1940’s weekend 19th & 20th September. We are also looking for some new members for our committee and in particular, we need a new Time bro- We are also pleased to confirm that the new routes ker for the Kirkby Stephen area. to Kendal on Monday`s and Thursday`s will oper- If you would like to know more please do get in touch ate all year round. by either email: For more information about our regular services, call into Kirkby Stephen Local Links or the Visitors Centre [email protected] or ring Susanne Burns, and pick up our 2015 timetable. the Timebroker for the Appleby area on 07419 372882 If you need to travel to a nearby village or town, or Beryl Eden, Secretary 017683 52411. why not “Go the classic way”! Eden Timebank Limited Web: www.timebanking.org

Remote Cinema at the Kings Arms Ballroom! Appleby Horse Fair We are delighted to announce that Chris Little at the Every year Gypsies and Travellers gather in Appleby King’s Arms is willing to host the Remote Cinema in on the first week of June to trade horses and cele- the hotel ballroom, and we expect that Kirkby Stephen brate their culture. Unfortunately visitors to the fair will have film showings beginning in September 2015. often arrive early and settle in the Upper Eden area More details will be available nearer the time. ahead of the fair. Much work has gone on behind the scenes over the past 12 months to reduce the impact the fair has on the local community. Kirkby Stephen Bowling Club If you witness something you are unhappy about dur- The bowling green opened on April 4th for the 2015 ing the fair then it is important to register your concern season. In prime position alongside the River Eden it is with the local policing team. The easiest way to do a longstanding sporting facility of the town. Our small this is by telephoning 101 and giving details of your but enthusiastic group of members work hard to keep concern. The sooner you can do this the better as it the green "up to scratch" and to this end have applied may be possible to take early action. for grants from local funds to improve the green and it's surroundings. The green is open to all and is a We are expecting a much greater police presence in game for everyone - not just old people! Why not Kirkby Stephen this year on the week running up to come along and give it a try. the fair. From 5.30 pm onwards every weekday there is always Horse Fair Feedback meeting someone available to provide instruction and equip- Monday 20th July at Appleby Public Hall from 7pm ment, you just need to wear flat shoes. It is a great social activity. Members of all local communities are welcome. Please do come along and share your comments, If your group, sporting or otherwise, would like to use concerns or views on this years horse fair. the green just contact Mick Botterill on 01768372973 or email: [email protected]

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What`s on at Kirkby Stephen Local Links

Eden Carers—Carers Drop-in Clinic 10.00am—12.00pm Fri 29th May, 26th Jun, 31st Jul, 28th Aug Do you support a loved one, friend or family member? You are one of the hidden army of voluntary Carers in Eden. Call in and see us for a coffee and a chat, find out about support available to carers of all ages across Eden. Alzheimer`s Society—Outreach Support 10.00am—12.00pm Fri 29th May, 3rd Jul, 7th Aug, 4th Sept Come along to our monthly drop-in session and find about information and support that is available to people living with Dementia. Advice on diagnosis, financial and legal matters, carer support and much more. One to one appoint- ment also available. Be Online @ Local Links 10.30am & 4.00pm Every Friday Free one-to-one tuition to help you embrace the digital era, understand internet safety and become independent online. 30 minute appointments will be available every Friday. Tuition on our computers and laptops or assistance with your own tablets, laptop or mobile devices. Please call into the local links or telephone to book your appoint- ment. Bridging The Gap 10.00 am —12.00 Every 3rd Tuesday Drop-in session for people with hearing loss. Call in and get your hearing aid checked by the professionals and get new batteries fitted. Full list of session dates and times and replacement batteries are available from the Communi- ty and Council Centre at The Local Links. Eden Timebank 10.00am—12.00 Every Wednesday Share your skills with others in your community and be rewarded for your time. Your spare time is worth a lot, so invest it well with Eden Timebank. Call in and see us at Kirkby Stephen Local Links for more details. IT Drop-In Session 10.00am—12.30pm Mon 29th Jun, 6th Jul, 13th Jul, 20th Jul Assistance with laptops, Android devices and Ipad`s, help with all round IT needs, no appointment necessary just call in for some free help and advice and get the most out of your device.

For more information about what`s on at Kirkby Stephen Local Links please call Kellie or Wendy on: 017683 71775 or email; [email protected]

Library Summer Reading Challenge Record Breaker! “IT Event” at Kirkby Stephen Local Links To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of The Guinness World Optimise your IT skills at our Community Event on Record Book. Wednesday 3rd June 2015, 1.30 — 4.30pm The challenge: Read six books over the summer holidays At Kirkby Stephen Local Links on Vicarage Lane, Each time you read a book, collect stickers and prizes along off Stone Shot, behind the Church. the way and unlock games on the record breakers website with each sticker code. “Bite size” workshops teaching you basic skills on: Challenge age range: 4 to 11 years old Facebook, Skype, Photo Editing & Searching the net From Saturday 11th July to Saturday 12th September 1:1 Tuition on computers, laptops & mobile devices Speak to Staff at Kirkby Stephen Library for more infor- Ancestry taster sessions—with the Library mation and details on how to enter. Help with home computing from “Barclays Eagles”

Do you need a place to meet? Talk to your local County Councilor Workshops, Training, Meetings, Events, Drop-ins & Activities Libby Bateman, local County Councilor for Kirkby Stephen and Eden will be at Kirkby Stephen Local Links on the Kirkby Stephen Local Links offers: following Saturdays between 10.00 and 11.00am: Modern facilities with Free WIFI 23rd May, 27th June and 25th July 2015 Central location, nearby parking Please come along if you have an issue you would like Libby Admin services: inc, fax, photocopy, scan & print to take up on your behalf, or just stop in to say “hello”. If (charges may apply) you're not able to make it to a surgery but have a problem you would like Libby to look into then please email: lib- To hire our facilities please call: 017683 71775 [email protected] or telephone: 07759665233 or email: [email protected]

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Events and Activities Sports and social, clubs and groups

Sherlock Holmes, After PAD9—Kirkby Stephen Youth Group Dark, Murder Mystery Mon & Thurs @PAD9, Waltons Yard off Market Square Event: Saturday 4th July 1st Kirkby Stephen Brownies & Guides, Tues @ KSGS from 7.30pm visit: www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested for details. (doors open 7pm) 1st Kirkby Stephen Scout Group Beavers (alt Weds), Cubs (alt Weds), Scouts #1 (alt Tues), At Stainmore Railway KSA Scouts (alt Fri). All meet at the Silver Band Hut off Company, East Station, Mellbecks email: [email protected] or tel: 017683 41107. South Road, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4LA.Adults £25, accom- Kirkby Stephen Young Farmers Club—age 10-26 panied U16`s £5, inc buffet meal and train ride. Tickets avail- Tues, 7.30pm Winton Village Hall, tel: 01768866550 able online @ www.kirkbystepheneast.co.uk or from Kirkby Stephen East Station at weekends or tel: 017683 71700 2192 Appleby Air Cadets meet Weds & Fri 7.15-9.30pm at Air Cadet Hut behind AGS tel: 017683 61845 DAWDLES—Walkers, meet every Thurs 10.30am Cloisters BROUGH FARMERS`MARKET For more details visit: www.walkeden.org 3rd Saturday of each month Running—Howgill Harriers meet at KSGS Mon 6.30pm running, Weds 7.00pm circuits. For more details of runs and 20th June, 18th July, events visit: www.howgillharriers.co.uk 15th August & 19th September Kirkby Stephen Tae Kwon-Do meet in the Gallery Room at 9.30am—2.00pm KSGS Sports Hall, Age 7-12 6.00-7.00pm, Age 12 & over 7.00-8.30pm. Contact: Martin Harvey 07971219436 visit: Buy lamb, beef, pork, venison, fish, www.gtuknorthwest.co.uk . poultry, eggs, bread, cheese, cakes, photography, jewellery, textiles and more Brough Badminton Club—meet Weds from 7.30pm KSGS Sports Hall contact: Sarah Bowman 017683 72345 At Memorial Hall, Brough. no admission charge! All Enquiries: Jane 01768 480069 Junior & Senior Badminton—KSGS Sports Hall, Fridays 6.00-9.00pm Contact: Jeanette McQuirter 017683 71693 Cycling and Socialising—Eden Valley CTC, Weds & Sun 9.30 starts. visit: www.edenvalleyctc.org for details

Upper Eden History Society—Meet monthly in The Coffee Bar in KSGS. visit: www.upperedenhistory.org.uk for details. Royal British Legion Women`s Section—Meet First THE PENRITH COLOUR RUN!! Monday of every month at Swanson House in Brough. New members very welcome, for more details contact: Sheila Sunday 28th June, From 1.00pm Proctor on: 017683 71061 At Frenchfields, Penrith. Nateby and Wharton WI—first Fri of month 7.00-9.00 pm, Please come and join us for a fantastic afternoon of fun, col- Quaker Meeting House tel: Joyce Hunter 017683 71517. our and entertainment with your friends, family and col- Upper Eden Quitter—Quilting, Knitting & Crochet, Fridays leagues! To register, call 01768 210719 or visit: @ Friends Meeting House tel: Sue Bradley on 017683 72700 www.hospiceathome.co.uk Kirkby Stephen Family History Group—meet 2nd Tues in Introduction to Volunteering - MONDAY 8TH JUNE Month @Kirkby Stephen local links email: [email protected] at Kirkby Stephen Local Links between 1.00-2.30PM Stitch and Chatter—meet alt Fridays from10-12 in Winton. Are you new to volunteering or want to find out more? Craft in all areas of textile, learn new skills and share your Come along to our session and find out more about becoming own. Call Carole on: 07419372881 for details. a volunteer, the benefits of volunteering, organisations looking Brough Sowerby Lunch Club, first Wednesday of every for volunteers in your area and current training opportunities. month at Brough Sowerby Chapel. 12.00—1.00pm. Contact To book contact Cumbria CVS on: 01768 800350 or email: Sarah Kirkup on: 017683 41258. [email protected] Kirkby Stephen Choir—”The Local Choir with a Big Heart” Eden Community Alarms and Carlisle Eden Mind will also be Wednesday 7.30—9.00pm meet at Kirkby Stephen Masonic at the session to talk about their organisations, the work they Hall. Cost £3. All welcome, lots of fun, music to suit all do and current volunteering opportunities. tastes. Contact Karen West ; 07974 759136. email: [email protected]. Sports and social clubs and groups contd.. Kirkby Stephen Youth Club—Every Wednesday 6-8pm Kirkby Stephen Bowling Club. Our outdoor bowling green is Meet at The Methodist Hall, opposite Spar. Welcome all 11- open from April to September any week day at 5.30pm or 19 year olds. Contact: Kirsty McEwan on 017683 41751 Saturday afternoon. All welcome. Bowls and instruction given to new players. For more details contact Mick Botterill on To include your group, club, sport or social activity in 017683 72973 or email: [email protected]. this listing, email:[email protected]

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