ISSUE 68 JUNE 2014

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OVER KELLET VIEW

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OVER KELLET MAGAZINE

75 pence (but free of charge to every household in Over Kellet) For the July issue, the closing date for news, articles and advertisements is 15th June 2014. All contributions should be sent to the email address: [email protected] Editorial Board: Liz Brewster, Angela Huck & Chris Pogson BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Chairs ex-officio of the Parish Council, Parochial Church Council and Neighbourhood Watch We are grateful to the above organisations for their financial support

We are happy to accept contributions in any electronic form. Our preference is for Microsoft Word with 14 point Arial font and margins set at 1.5cm all round, although anything that can be converted into this is acceptable. Advertisements should be in a form compatible with PC software. Please note that the views expressed in this magazine are those of the contributors and not necessarily those of the Editorial Team or Board of Management. Every care has been taken in trying to provide accurate information, particularly in the Diary, the Directory, on Local Services and bus times. We apologise if any errors creep in; please let us know if you do find any so that they can be amended for next time. The Over Kellet View is published every month (except January and August) and distributed to all residents within the parish of Over Kellet. It is also to be seen on the village web-site (www.overkellet.org) in a colour version. We are grateful to the webmaster, Gordon Galloway for his expert help. ©2014 Over Kellet View Meadowbank House, Craggs Hill [email protected]

Front Cover: Close up—and personal for aphids (with the kind permission of Justine Low)

Printed by Bay Typesetters, Morecambe Tel: 01524 850056, 07710 405864 [email protected] THE JUNE VIEW If you are a regular walker on The Crags you may have noticed the high number of seven-spot ladybirds in the grass. In some areas, you have to be careful not to stand on any. Ladybirds have a fairy-tale standing in our culture. As the central character of a popular nursery rhyme dating back nearly 300 years, ladybirds have been linked to the granting of wishes and it was once believed to be unlucky to kill one. Undoubtedly pretty, most people will appreciate this dainty insect for its vociferous destruction of aphids. Judging by the ladybird population in Over Kellet, I think this will be a bad year for the aphid. Elsewhere in the village, the ducklings are not thriving as well as the ladybirds. Having seen the first group of 10 ducklings early in May, I was sad to see that they had been reduced to two within 24 hours. Many of the subsequent hatches seem to have met the same fate. The ducklings and their mothers pottering around Greenways have been a highlight of our time in Over Kellet. I know that many want to see the numbers on the pond reduced (and the foxes have to eat too!), but this annual population boom brings us a lot of enjoyment. Like our ducklings and the aphids, many feel our village life is under threat at the moment. The number of written objections and attendance at public meetings demonstrates the anxiety being caused by renewed efforts to site a wind turbine at Birkland Barrow. Meanwhile on the other side of the village, Lancaster City Council (LCC) has identified an area behind Winder Garth as being a suitable plot for the development of more than 80 homes (see page 20 for more). A planning application for this site is expected imminently. The village is facing challenges from all sides. Angela Huck

3 LETTER FROM THE VICARAGE

St Cuthbert’s Church Over Kellet

June 2014

Dear Friends, STOP BEFORE YOU SPEND A PENNY Walking along Penny Street in Lancaster, I glanced at the pavement where I saw a One Penny Coin, everyone dashing past paying no attention. No doubt they thought ‘it’s only one penny’. Do you know how important the coin is? It tells the story of God’s love for you personally. Let me explain. The coin is round; reminding us that God loves the world. On the reverse side we have a CROWN declaring our Lord Jesus Christ is King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Above the crown we have a CROSS assuring us of God’s love. He gave His Son to die on a cross so that everyone around the world regardless of colour, culture or age, who trust in Him, will have eternal life. Then we have a PORTCULLIS, proclaiming that the Church of God will remain steadfast and sure until the end of history. On either side of the Portcullis we find a BROKEN CHAIN, teaching us that our Lord Jesus Christ will break the grip of sin in the life of anyone who will trust him as Lord. So many things grip people: greed, drugs, pride, lack of forgiveness, temper—the list is endless but it’s anything that controls a life. Christ died and rose again to set you free. Listen to his promise: ‘This means that anyone who trusts in and belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone, a new life has begun’ (2 Cor 5:17) This is God’s offer to you and it won’t cost you a penny. Jesus Christ paid the price on the cross and when he rose. It will cost you your old life. Your friends, Rev. Ken and Sue Clapham Open all hours The Rev Ken and Sue are available for ANY parishioner or visitor to our parish who is ill or in need at home or in hospital; please contact Rev. Ken on 734189 or 07663 794459. Any Questions? If anyone has any issues, questions or enquiries regarding the Church, PCC, parish or Services, please feel free to discuss these after Sunday Service in Church or privately with Rev Ken Clapham and the Wardens (Mike Morris & Joan Shaw) who will be happy to discuss these matters directly.

4 WEATHER DATA FOR APRIL 2014 There is an old saying “March winds and April showers are well known for bringing on the May flowers” and, looking at the garden, the flowers and shrubs are beginning to bloom. However, I am not convinced that this piece of weather lore is responsible for this show of colour in the garden. I would be more inclined to put it down to the fact that March was quite a stable month, not very windy, or that in April the night temperatures never fell below freezing. Looking back over the barograph charts for the month the pen lines remained fairly straight with no dramatic falls or rises in pressure giving an average of 1014 millibars. During the month we had 18 rain days but, on 6 of these days, my instruments could not measure the actual amounts of rainfall received. The wettest day was the 1st with 13mm and the total for the month was 41mm, just below the 10-year average of 46mm. In the sunshine stakes we had only 4 no-sun days giving a total of 138h, which was below the average of 164h. The sunniest 24h period was that of the 21st/22nd with 13.6h. The warmest day was the 22nd when the temperature soared to 19.6ºC (67.2ºF) and the coldest temperatures were over the nights of the 18th and 19th, both with 2.6ºC (36.6ºF). In my Weather Diary I noted that for the first few days of the month my car and the house window sills were covered with a fine layer of dust. The media reported that the east and south-easterly winds had brought the dust in from the Sahara and this, coupled with the pollution from neighbouring countries, gave us poor visibility over the bay. There were, however, two redeeming features of this airborne activity, in that we had some spectacular sunsets over the bay towards the end of the month. Then, on the 20th/21st, I noted the arrival of some swallows and martins, perhaps helped on their journey to us by the same south-easterly winds. Cloud Watcher

5 PARISH COUNCIL—MAY Planning issues again dominated the Parish Council monthly meeting which took place on 13 May. The publication of Lancaster City Council’s Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) last month was the precursor to a shower of planning activity. The SHLAA had identified two areas for potential housing development in Over Kellet—the derelict barn on The Narrows and land north of Winder Garth, off Kirkby Lonsdale Road. Although this report is not a planning policy document, it will be used by Lancaster City Council (LCC) as evidence for its forthcoming Local Plan. As part of its consultation on this new Local Plan, LCC had sent the Parish Council notification of drop in events being held locally. Details can be found on Page 20. In the meantime, activity on the two sites identified has already begun. A planning application had been received for three houses on The Narrows site. Members of the Parish Council agreed that they were in favour of the conversion of redundant farm buildings, but the application did not address the road safety issues. Surveyors and architects had also been active behind Winder Garth. Cllr John Crewdson expected that a planning application would be received very soon. There was consternation at how quickly the process seemed to be moving and how little input the Parish Council had had. Cllr Steven Atkins suggested that a Freedom of Information request be made to LCC, requesting copies of documents relating to how decisions to allocate sites had been made. This was agreed. Several members of the public attended the meeting including residents from Winder Garth. One suggested that a residents’ group be set up. City Councillor Roger Mace suggested a public meeting be held. He advised that a similar group exists in Nether Kellet and is consulted by LCC on planning issues. Footpaths – The new hand-rail on the footpath beside Old School House received both praise and censure with one resident thanking the Parish Council for making it possible for her to see the bluebells again after many years. Another resident, however, complained it was “totally inappropriate to the area”. Both letters were to be acknowledged and then forwarded to County Council who had carried out the work. The fence on to the field adjacent to the Greenways / Church Bank footpath had again been damaged. Cllr Agnew had spoken to the Police Community Support Officer. Road Closures – Capenwray Road will be closed from the Kellet Lane junction to the junction with Borron Lane between 8am and 5pm from 4 June to 17 June for work on new electrical connections. At the same time, Borron Lane will be closed from its junction with Capernwray Road to the Borwick Road junction. The full minutes of this meeting are available at www.overkellet.org and on display on Village notice boards. Next meeting: Tuesday, 10 June at 7.15pm at Wilson’s Endowed C of E School. All Parish Council meetings are open to the public. Angela Huck 6 THE 200 CLUB The result of the draw for April was:

1st (£25) Mrs A Cullinan (124) 2nd (£15) Mr I Beard (82) 3rd (£10) Mr N Johnson (178)

Congratulations to all our winners. Still no prospective subscribers from Capernwray. We still would like to involve the whole parish covered by the Over Kellet View, and remain hopeful. As we do also in asking again for volunteers to be collectors in the Craggs Hill/Winder Garth and Church Bank areas; it really does take up very little time. Subscriptions only £6 for a whole year, prizes £50 per month. Contact me at Greenbank Cottage, phone 733877 or email [email protected] Liz Brewster

7 WILSON’S ENDOWED SCHOOL NEWS Cherishing the School Grounds After Hours Now the days are longer and lighter, we are pleased to welcome local residents to use the school grounds, whatever their age. Unfortunately we continue to experience petty disruption and mischief. This includes writing smeared across windows; newly replaced render damaged by thoughtlessly aimed footballs; fence slats being pulled off and thrown and our younger children’s creations being overturned and spoilt in the enclosed fenced areas. We ask that our neighbours remain vigilant and report any inappropriate behaviour to the Police. The school is monitoring the situation and will also report any incidents directly to the Police. Bollywood Workshops The whole school enjoyed a visit from Mrs Prags Karmvir Birk for a full day of authentic experiences in modern Indian dance. Prags brought costumes enough to clothe the entire class and Bollywood music to immerse the children in the bright and colourful Indian culture. Prags visits India regularly and was able to answer the children’s many questions about this exciting and vibrant country. She returns in July

to provide art-based workshops. Keswick Triathlon As part of the annual Keswick Mountain Festival, Year 5 took part in the children’s triathlon. This is the first time we have entered the competition. In 2013 the schools’ triathlon saw over 600 school pupils participate and pass the finish line with a smile! The race distances include a 25m swim in Keswick Leisure Centre, 1km cycle and 400m run in Fitz Park. On passing the finishing line, all the children received refreshments and themed goody bags. Learning about local churches Rowans class (7 to 9-year-olds) have been learning about different local churches, their similarities and their differences. Canon Gibson made us most welcome at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church in Carnforth and Rev Clapham gave us the opportunity to explore St Cuthbert’s Church. It was particularly interesting for the children to compare a modern church built in the 1960s to Over Kellet’s historical building dating back to the 1200s. From lecterns to pulpits, to altars, the children were enthralled with these special buildings and their significance in our local community. Jo Williams, Headteacher

8 OVER KELLET NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH After all that computer stuff last month, this time the article is about household security. Neighbourhood Watch has a number of items which you might like to consider. We purchased these, in some cases a little while ago, so as to give a reasonable discount to residents wanting to protect their homes or property. First we have some cans of beans, spaghetti and soup—all of which can be used for storage of valuables, even cash, in your kitchen. The bottom just unscrews as shown in the picture. Just don’t look for some soup and try to open one with the ring-pull, though! These retail at £5.50 to over £8.00, and you can have one or more for £4.50 each. Second, there are a few door chains (so that you can just open the door a little and still be safe from intruders); these are £2.00. Next, there is one of those magnifying viewers that is put in the middle of your door so that you can see who is outside without opening the door at all (£1.00). There are also several little bells which can be attached anywhere you want, even on a key-ring— any movement and you hear it (£1.00 each). When you go away, it is a good idea to arrange to have a light (or the radio or both) come on at night. The way of achieving this is by using a time-switch. These are fully adjustable so that you can set exactly when the light, or anything else, comes on and goes off (£4.50 each). And, if you go away from home on a bike and need to park it somewhere, you might like to consider a strong chain with a number code to deter the casual thief (£2.50 each). If you are interested in any of the above contact me on 732892 and come and have a look—no pressure to buy! Chris Pogson

9 THOMAS WITHERS CHARITY Did you know that Over Kellet has had its very own educational charity for nearly 300 years? Back in 1715, Thomas Withers set up a charity to assist “apprenticing children of poor and deserving persons” resident in Over Kellet “to some trade or occupation”. He was farsighted enough to realise that, at a time when there was very little formal education unless one was very rich, education was the key to gaining work, and work was essential to enable the poor to survive. Over the years the objects have been slightly modified as apprenticeships are less common and free basic education is now available to everyone. Because of good management over the centuries, the charity still exists and the interest on the capital is given each year to assist young people in getting a good start in life, defraying some of the costs of education-related activities and materials. For the last few years, with low interest rates, this has been a challenge, but the Trustees (all of whom are residents of the village) meet twice a year to consider applications. Each application is examined carefully to ensure that there is real need for the money, the requested help is crucial to necessary education, and that there is proof that the help is being spent wisely and on the specified items. The Trustees’ decision on any application is final, and there can be no further correspondence. Any applications should be made via Mr David Mills, Clerk to the Trustees, 51 Greenways, on the appropriate forms; applicants should be under the age of 25 and they and/or their parents must be resident in the parish of Over Kellet and Capernwray. Vivienne Avery FREECYCLE AND FREEGLE Freecycling started in Tucson, Arizona, many years ago as a venture to decrease the amount of material going to land-fill sites. It is not a charity. It has flourished in the UK and continues to grow. Freegle arose more recently from a dispute with the people in the US (who became a little proprietorial), but it is in practice the same thing. The way it works is as follows. If you have something you no longer want but think that others might find it useful (assuming no reader of the OK View wants it), you advertise it on the local Freegle website. Anyone interested replies and then comes and collects. Alternatively, if you want something that you think might be available (and you would be surprised what people ask for!) you can list your ‘want’ on the website. If someone replies, then it’s yours. No money is involved at any stage. All you need is Internet access, an email address and, if you want to hide your real name, a pseudonym. Items may be small or large (CD players, darning mushrooms, bread-makers, furniture, tumbler driers, etc.) and the onus is on the recipient to take the item away themselves. Find out more by going to http://www.ilovefreegle.org/ . There are groups in Carnforth, Lancaster and Kendal; you can join all three. Chris Pogson

10 OVER KELLET’S SUPPORT FOR THE FOODBANK Many thanks for the many generous donations made to the boxes in St Cuthbert’s Church, Wilson’s Endowed School, and the village shop, or given directly to us. We are happy to continue collating these and transporting them to the distribution point in Green Street. The Morecambe Bay Foodbank was nominated for two of the four Sunshine Awards, and on May 2 they were delighted to receive the “Best Community Group” award, and also that their founder and project-co-ordinator Annette Smith received the “Unsung Hero” award. The number of people who received emergency food in March and April was up 135% on the same time last year. Items that are urgently needed at the moment include: UHT milk and fruit juice; tinned meat; tinned vegetables; tinned spaghetti; pasta sauce; cup-a-soup; jam and sugar. Susan Johnson and Jenny Armer YOUR PHOTO-OPPORTUNITY? You probably saw the old photo from the school in our last issue. Well, it set us thinking as well. Maybe there are other photos of the village hidden in those old snaps in the attic? Or in those boxes still stored by granny in her home? It might be worth asking her, anyway. If you have anything that shows an aspect of the village in days gone by, or of people who lived, or still live, in Over Kellet, perhaps we can have a look with a view to publication in the Over Kellet View. We can improve and sharpen images if you think that your photo(s) are too old, marked, torn or with lines on them. There are no guarantees that the final version(s) will be perfect but we will give the ‘make-over’ our best efforts. Of course, any photos you have will be returned to you as quickly as possible. And, while we are at it, why restrict ourselves to old photos? Many, if not most, of you have phones that take photos, and you may have an interesting shot taken in the village or in neighbouring areas among your collection. Regular cameras are, of course, not excluded. The photos may be great images, of specific events, featuring winter scenes, close-ups or indeed anything else of interest. Send the Over Kellet View any you think would look good in the magazine (they don’t have to be prints themselves—electronic images will do fine), or contact us by email or phone. We always have to think of space in the magazine but can usually find room for more illustrations. Don’t feel shy—try it and see. We will make acknowledgements to you in the Over Kellet View, or you can be anonymous if you prefer. And remember that the version on the website is in full colour. Chris Pogson

11 THE DIARY Regular Weekly Events SUNDAYS 0845 Every Week Holy Communion 1030 1 Jun, 6 July All Age Worship & Sunday School 1030 8 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 July Morning Worship 1030 15 Jun, 20 July Morning Worship with Communion 1030 22 Jun, 29 July Morning Worship, Methodist preacher MONDAYS 0900 Weekly (not 21, 28 July) Playgroup 2–4 Years 1330 Weekly (not 14 July) Indoor Bowls 1800 Weekly (not 21, 28 July) Zumba Fitness 1930 Weekly (not 16 June; 14, 21, 28 Scottish Dancing July) TUESDAYS 0900 Weekly (not 22, 29 July) Playgroup 2–4 Years 0900 Weekly (Schooldays only) Playgroup – Toddlers (School) 1400 Weekly (not 15 July) Short Tennis WEDNESDAYS 0900 Weekly (not 23, 30 July) Playgroup 2–4 Years 1400 4 Jun, 18 Jun, 2 July Galloways Society 1930 Weekly (not 2 July) Church Bible Study 2000 Weekly Badminton THURSDAYS 0900 Weekly (not 24, 31 July) Playgroup 2–4 Years 1930 12 Jun, 10 July WI FRIDAYS 0900 Weekly (not 25 July) Playgroup 2–4 Years

REFUSE COLLECTION IN JUNE AND JULY Grey bin: June 2, 16, 30; July 14, 28 Green bin & recycling boxes: June 9, 23; July 7, 21

12 THE DIARY Monthly Calendar

JUNE Sunday 1 1330 Village Walk—Great Knott Wood Tuesday 10 1915 Parish Council Meeting (School) Wednesday 11 0900 Walking Group—Brimham Rocks Thursday 12 1930 WI (Talk by Mrs Margaret Wellock ‘India—Guiding and Community Work’) Friday 20 0900 Mid-Summer Walk (details to be announced) Saturday 21 0930 Visit by Coach to Arley Hall—Gardens, Hall & Flower Festival JULY Sunday 6 1330 Village Walk—Otter Bank Tuesday 8 1915 Parish Council Meeting (School) Thursday 10 1930 WI Open meeting (Talk by Mr Kevin Preston ‘Sweet Peas’) Wednesday 16 0900 Walking Group—Rylstone All events take place in the Village Hall unless otherwise stated.

13 NATURE NOTES Spring is here at last. Blackbirds and song thrushes are already incubating and have fledged young. Many migrants such as swallows and house martins have already arrived. One of the most fascinating of these is the swift. They nest usually under the eaves or roofs of buildings, in Market Street or on ‘The Eagles Head’, and later in the month you will hear them screaming overhead. They are remarkable birds. At the end of the season adults and young will return to Africa for our winter and the adults will be back again next year. This year’s young will not return but will remain in Africa for three years, spending all their time in flight feeding on aerial insects. They can do this because they do not need to flap their wings often to remain airborne. They used to nest in many of the tall buildings in Market Street until these were re-roofed some years ago. Owners of such buildings are being encouraged to fit nest-boxes under the eaves. The nests do not need to be on high buildings—they nest on 'The Eagles Head'! The mallard ducks seem to be spreading through the village. One or two pairs used to breed on the Greenways pond and the young never survived for more than a few days. When food was put out for them the numbers increased tremendously to the detriment of the pond, the water becoming very cloudy and unsuitable for the great-crested newts and the enormous numbers of water-snails for which the pond became a Local Nature Reserve of the Lancashire Wildlife Trust. The ducks frequently visit my garden even though I chase them out whenever I see them. The past winter has been remarkable for the number of goldfinches visiting the feeders in my garden. At one time they were very rare in Lancashire because of the colder climate; they were trapped and kept as cage birds for their beauty and song. Andrew Cadman

14 BUSINESS VIEW—WOOD4THETREES This month Sam Watson from Wood4theTrees introduces his business. What does the business do Forestry and Tree Surgery, Landscaping and fencing. I also do all other aspects of home maintenance. What is your role in the business? Sole Proprietor How long have you lived in Over Kellet? Since October 2012 What do you enjoy about your work? I love working outdoors. Seeing the finished product of my work, which is the nearest to art I can muster. I love conservation and nature and I love meeting people, making great business associates, customers, that quite often become friends. What do you like doing when you aren't working? Classic cars, socialising, and a pint in the pub. Can you name one business in Over Kellet you would recommend and tell us why? The Eagles Head. Great Food, convenience, price, and there is something else they do.....a nice pint. What do you like about living & working in Over Kellet? The scenery, the pace of life and friendliness of the locals. And also the loyalty of everyone that makes the village the type that, when I tell people I live and work here, makes everyone sigh with approval and maybe even a little bit of....jealousy. The Business View is a free feature for businesses in Over Kellet and Capernwray. If you would like to see your business featured, please email [email protected].

15 HELLO WINDOWS XP USERS Do you know what operating system your computer has? The operating system is what underpins all the other programs you have on your computer—it coordinates everything and makes sure that everything works without a hitch, or glitch. Well, mostly, anyway. If you are not sure which operating system your computer has, here’s how to find out. First and importantly, if you have an Apple (a Mac), this does not refer to you at all—please skip the rest! This refers only to PCs and similar laptops, which is what you almost certainly will have if it is not an Apple. Switch on and wait until the Desktop comes up on your screen. Somewhere you should find an icon called ‘My Computer’ or possibly just ‘Computer’. Right-click on this. Near the top middle of the screen which appears it should say what your operating system is. If the computer is very old (and in computing terms, this means more than fifteen years), it is possible that you have Windows 98. if the computer is more than three years old, you may have Windows XP. If it is more recent, you may have Windows 7 or 8. If the latter, your system is fine. This is for those of you who have Windows XP—a goodly number, I suspect. You may have heard that Microsoft no longer supports Windows XP. This means that there will no longer be those annoying but important updates each week. It also means that your system will theoretically be increasingly at risk of a security breach, and that somebody might gain access to your computer. Don’t get worried—the risk at present is quite small and can be minimised. You may be aware of blandishments from websites and elsewhere urging you to upgrade to Windows 7 or 8. If you plan to upgrade most of your computer anyway or to buy a new one, then take the advice to go for a later version of Windows (which really are better—don’t leave it too long!). If, however, you are happy for the time being with what you have got and don’t want the outlay for a new computer, XP is fine if you take appropriate measures. There will probably be an increasing risk of attack by ‘malware’, the general term for all kinds of nasties. Avoid these by making sure that your antivirus program is always up to date (do not let your subscription lapse) and ensure that you have an active firewall. The XP firewall (which comes with XP) is not bad but there are many better free ones available (e.g. ZoneAlarm, Comodo, Tinywall, Outpost, Private). But you really should download and install a good anti-malware program. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and SuperAntiSpyware are both effective and available as free versions. Just type the names into Google and then click on the obvious link. One of the pitfalls of upgrading to Windows 7 or 8 is that there is a risk that some of your programs will not work. Fortunately you can download a program from Microsoft that will check all your software for compatibility. Most programs, such as Word, Excel and your email program, will probably be OK. For those who fancy themselves as computer experts, most of the problems can be avoided by changing the operating system to Linux, which is free to download. But you do need to know what you are doing! Chris Pogson

16 AUBREY WILLIAM “BILL” DRISCOLL QGM BORN APRIL 16TH 1930, DIED APRIL 8TH 2014 Starting life in Cardiff, Bill’s chosen career was with Her Majesty’s Prison Service. In 1977, while Governor of Walton Jail in , a situation arose where he had to confront a dangerous armed prisoner single handed. For this brave action, he was awarded the Queen’s Gallantry Medal. A Regional Director in 1983, he was given responsibility for the North of England in 1986, which included . Bill was a committed Roman Catholic, and as such had a profound concern for the welfare and fair treatment of prisoners. Some years ago he and his wife Doreen bought Pasterdale on the Borwick road, and for various reasons kept a fairly low profile. Some villagers may remember Bill and Doreen coming to the Village Store each day for their morning paper, with their dogs. Latterly these were two poodles, one a full-sized hunting poodle, the other one of the smaller varieties. In 2002, they moved to the Mount Eliza district of Victoria, Australia, to be near their daughter. Bill became an enthusiastic bowls player. He will be remembered as a genial and thoughtful man. He is survived by his wife, a daughter and two sons. Faceplate

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17 VILLAGE WALK—BARTON This 5.5-mile walk starts from Barton Village Hall (SD514381). It proceeds by Jepp’s (Gypsies’) Lane where the people going to the Horse Fair at Appleby used to stop. Then over the M6 to Barton Old Farm which dates from the 17th century and has the coat-of-arms of the Shuttleworth family, who burned down the Hall itself! Turning southwards you come to Barton Cross, many times replaced but dating from the 13th century. Turning back over the M6, come to Brass Pan Lane, then across the bridge over Barton Brook and back to the A6. Crossing over, you can continue down Station Lane and thence to the canal going northwards to bridge 42; from here turn east to the starting point. WALK—BIGLAND BARROW Starting from the small lane going south from Newby Bridge (SD370862) at about 0950, we could see how the other half (or is it less than 1%?) lives. Several beautiful houses with gardens stocked with rhododendrons and other attractive plants made the first kilometre pass quickly enough. Then we were out onto the hillside above Backbarrow and on the top of Bigland Barrow itself (SD365840) by 1030. The views all round were exhilarating and this was a clear and sunny day. Continuing south, we looked down upon an interestingly

shaped tarn clearly excellent for fishing, although with the unexciting name of Back Reddings Allotment Tarn. Going slightly south-west from here, we came to Bigland Tarn itself (picture) and then, turning east, entered High Stribers Wood (SD355823), bright and shining with bluebells massed from start to finish. From Grassgarth (SD358820) we followed the minor road east and then north across Barnsley Hill before making our way across to Hazelrigg (SD376846). Another attractive road walk took us back to our start-point by 1410, in good time for a cup of tea! Oh, and by the way, we saw skylarks, grebes, a tree-creeper, a slow-worm and a dozy adder, as well as hearing a cuckoo.

18 PERSONAL AD 55 Brand-new Marley roof tiles (brown) FREE to anyone who’ll take them away. Contact Neil Johnson, 11 Kirklands Road (01524-733027). Be Quick! In a couple of weeks they go to the tip for landfill.

OVER KELLET COMMUNITY GARDEN The Community Garden is located within the allotment site off Church Bank. The Garden has easily tended growing spaces; some raised beds mean less bending is needed! The beds are planted up with a variety of vegetables and flowers; we hope that produce will be ready from July. The idea is to grow and share—stop by and pick some veg for tea! Start-up funds were donated by the Over Kellet & District Horticultural Society and a variety of people have contributed time and materials. Although it is a new concept for this village, there are many community gardens throughout the world providing fresh food and an opportunity to grow with others. Kath Escolme (732246)

OVER KELLET WALKING GROUPS There are two main walks each month—one half-day on the first Sunday afternoon, starting at 1.30pm, and the other a full day on the 2nd or 3rd Wednesday, starting at 9.00am. Both start in the Village Hall car park. From time to time there are also easier walks on the first Sunday at the same time. If you are new to the village and would like to have a sociable leg-stretch once or twice a month, contact Ron Oswald (736523) or David Hasted (733039). There is also a long walk near mid-summer’s day—see the Diary in this issue. Chris Pogson

19 NEWS…..……NEWS……..…NEWS…..……NEWS…..……NEWS……….NEWS More houses in Over Kellet? You probably know that the UK urgently needs to build more houses to accommodate our growing population. Most of the pressure is in the south-east but there are plans to increase building in our region as well. An independent consultant has said that over the next 20 years the Lancaster district needs an additional 12,000 new homes because of an increasing population and growing economy. We had notice of this earlier on when Lancaster City Council (LCC) produced a version of its Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA). The primary area listed (the fields between Moor House Lane and Hoggetts Lane Farm, bordering on Winder Garth and the Kirkby Lonsdale Road), named SHLAA_303, was described as: ‘Greenfield site to the edge of Over Kellet. The site is currently used for agriculture. The landowner has suggested that the site may be available for residential development in the future. The site is noted to be in a prominent location as you move out of the village, potential landscape and visual impacts will therefore need to be assessed.’ Our Parish Council responded to this as follows: ‘The Parish Council and residents of Over Kellet strongly object to all four of the above sites and consider they are not suitable areas for development, for the following reasons:  although not against a small amount of new building of an appropriate type if sensitively done, a village like Over Kellet can only accommodate gradual development; a large programme of new building on greenfield sites as implied by the proposals for the three sites SHLAA_303, ES_14, SHLAA_338 would compromise the character and environment of this ancient and historic village.  Over Kellet does not contain the five basic services necessary for sustainable development and there is no evidence of local need.  there are significant road safety issues and dangers to pedestrians.  there is a lack of public services in the village.’ The LCC decided not to proceed and we breathed a sigh of relief. However….there is now pressure for the LCC to fulfil its quota of new houses and it has (for us) unexpectedly updated the Assessment (SHLAA 2014) in which the same site is described as being suitable for 83 (yes, 83) houses and ‘deliverable in a 1–5 year time-frame’. Up to 40% of these houses will be ‘affordable’ homes and the final number may be less than 83, given the area of the land.

20 The SHLAA itself is not a planning policy document—it is what is called ‘evidence’. It also covers only about two-thirds of the houses required so that sites remain to be identified over the next 20 years for the remaining 4000 or so houses. The SHLAA will be used to develop the Lands Allocation Document (LAD) which will form part of the Local Plan. An eight week consultation will be held from June 2 to July 31 to find out what people think of five potential approaches to identify sites suitable for building. These sites include the following options: 1. A single large urban extension 2. Re-reviewing the Green Belt 3. Distribution among settlements throughout the district 4. Significant expansion of a few existing rural settlements 5. Creation of a new settlement Suggestions of other approaches for finding sites for large numbers of new homes are welcomed. A number of 'drop in' events, with display boards and attended by council staff, are being held across the district for you to find out more about the options and to have your say about which of the above categories you feel would be most appropriate. Unfortunately none of these events is in Over Kellet! The ones nearest us are at:

Morecambe Arndale Centre Tuesday June 3 1000–1500 Carnforth Tesco Wednesday June 4 1400–1700 Bolton-le-Sands Village Hall Wednesday June 18 1230–1630 Nether Kellet Village Hall Wednesday June 25 1400–1830

This is only a selection—if you cannot go to any of these, contact the link immediately below for places, dates and times. Alternatively you can make your view known by filling in the online questionnaire at www.lancaster.gov.uk/planningpolicy (available from 2 June 2014). The results of the consultation will be used to inform the next stage, which will be to consult on the most supported approach/approaches with more detailed proposals. The preparation of the LAD may happen in early 2015 (subject to timescales and council approval) and the formulation of the Local Plan will follow. We understand that a planning application for the development of the land is imminent. Given the political pressure behind this plan, it may not be easy to resist it. Your views can be made to LCC via email at [email protected] or as on the website:– http://www.lancaster.gov.uk/planning/planning-permission/commenting-planning-applications/ or in writing to Planning and Regeneration, PO Box 4, Town Hall, Dalton Square, Lancaster, LA1 1PJ

21 WHAT’S ON What’s coming up in June? THEATRE: “Forgotten Voices” a play by Malcolm McKay—Thursday and Friday, 19th and 20th, at 7.30pm at The Heron Theatre, Beetham. Based on the oral testimonies of veterans of the First World War, collected by the Sound Archive of the Imperial War Museum, Forgotten Voices tells the story of five survivors—four men and one woman—whose memories provide a vivid and compelling first-hand account of The Great War. It is set in a room of the Imperial War Museum circa 1963. The company have assembled a strong cast for this commemorative production. Telephone 01524 62819 for details. COMEDY: Arthur Smith Exposed: If you like Arthur’s sense of humour then enjoy him in the flesh at The Grand on Sunday 8th at 8pm. He is one of the early alternative comedians and always guarantees an original view on life. Box Office 01524 64695 or www.lancastergrand.co.uk MUSIC: An excellent evening of Berlioz’s Overture to King Lear, Mozart’s Violin Concerto No 4 and Brahms’ Symphony no 2, played by the Haffner Orchestra, lures one on Saturday 28th at 7.30pm to the , Dalton Square. The soloist for the Mozart is Marianne Thorsen who will also give a free pre-concert talk at 6.30pm. Tickets may be bought from The Lancaster Visitor Centre at , online at www.haffnerorchestra.org or telephone 01524 582394. Free lunchtime organ concerts—but donations welcome—at the Ashton Hall, George Street every Wednesday at 12.40pm. Doors open at 12.15; bring sandwiches! Full details on www.ahorp.org On Saturday 7th The Rushley Singers and Cappella Novocastriensis will be singing at Lancaster at 7.30pm. They always set a high standard; for programme details see the posters around the village or telephone 01524 823289 ART: There is still time to catch The Lunesdale Arts Trail on Saturday 7th and Sunday 1st and 8th. This is an invitation to visit the studios and workshops of artists and creative individuals based in the Lune Valley. We featured James Hake Ceramics who lives in the village in last month’s edition and it is exciting to have access to so many artists’ work and work in progress in the area. For further details about the studios taking part visit www.lunesdalearts.co.uk Also on Saturday 7th, 10am to 4pm, Art on Platform 1, an exhibition by local artists at Carnforth Station; telephone 01524 735165 for details. FINALLY: Live-by-satellite transmissions—on Wednesday 18th at 7pm at The Dukes (tel 598500 or www.dukes-lancaster.org) the RSC’s Henry IV part II direct from Stratford-upon-Avon—and on Tuesday 24th at 6.45pm at the Reel Cinema, Morecambe (tel 413935), Puccini’s Manon Lescaut (a new production from Jonathan Kent starring Kristine Opolais and Jonas Kaufmann.

22 LOCAL SERVICES Over Kellet Village store and Post Office, The Green 733207 Last post collections: weekdays 1700, Saturday 1100 The Eagle’s Head Public House, Nether Kellet Road 732457 Mobile fishmonger, David Goldspink, Wednesdays 0900-1100 07706 585933 Mobile library June 12, July 3 0300 123 6703 Carnforth Doctors Ashtrees Surgery, Market Street 720000 Out of Hours Service 111 Park View Surgery, 21 New Street 732830 Out of Hours Service, CHOC 03000 247 247 Dentists Anne King, Council Buildings 733867 Viva Dental, 29 Market Street 735431 Pharmacies Boots Pharmacy, 24 Market Street 732955 Co-op Pharmacy, 9 Market Street 732712 Ashtrees Pharmacy, Market Street 727877 Vets Alison Lee, 2 Queen Street 735249 Burch Tree Vets, 39 Lancaster Road 720002 Opticians Philip Jones, 15 Market Street 730055 S & K Butterfield, 46c Market Street 732724 Library Lancaster Road 0300 123 6703 (Mon & Fri 0930–1300 & 1400–1900;Tuesdays 0930- 13.00; Wed 0930–1300 & 1400–1630; Sat 0930– 1215) BUS TIMES: OVER KELLET to LANCASTER (Note that these are a guide only—do check!) Route 55/55A via Carnforth (journey time approx. 40min; Sch = schooldays) Depart OK: Mon-Fri: 0719, 0733 (Sch), 0747, 1605 (Sch), 1650, 1735 Depart Lancaster: Mon-Fri: 1520 (schooldays),1610,1655 Route 51 from OK Green via Village Hall & Nether Kellet (journey time 22min) Depart OK: Mon-Fri: 0919, 0939 then hourly to 1539, 1826, 1913, 2038, 2138, 2338 Saturday: As above but with 0839 instead of 0919. Sunday: 0938,1138,1338,1538,1738,1938,2138,2338 Depart Lancaster: Mon-Fri: 0910, hourly to 1410, 1510 (not schooldays), 1740, 1910, 2010, 2210, 2400 Saturday: As above but with the addition of 0810 & 1608 Sunday: 1010, 1210, 1410, 1610, 1810, 2010, 2210 BUS TIMES: OVER KELLET to CARNFORTH (journey time 10min) This service is Route 51 above with the bus from Lancaster travelling on to Carnforth after Over Kellet, so add 22min to the departure time from Lancaster to get the departure time from Over Kellet. Similarly subtract 10min from the Over Kellet departure time for Lancaster, to get the departure time from Carnforth. See also Route 55/55A above which goes to and from Lancaster via Carnforth. OVER KELLET DIRECTORY LOCAL AUTHORITY REPRESENTATIVES VILLAGE HALL COUNTY COUNCIL Playgroup phone 730904 Councillor Susie Charles 751200 Chairman Chris Pogson 732892 The Stables, Ellel Grange, Lancaster Secretary Liz Brewster 733877 DISTRICT COUNCIL Treasurer Helen Thomas 735504 Councillor Roger Mace 733801 Bookings Sec. Lesley Gee 07754850532 Downderry, Halton Rd, Nether Kellet Licensee Liz Brewster 733877 www.maceonline.co.uk Maintenance Helen Thomas 735504 PARISH COUNCIL WI Sylvia Cooper 733524 Meet at 7.15pm on 2nd. Tuesday of month Bowls Lindsay Angus 734964 Chairman John Crewdson 735028 Parish Council John Crewdson 735028 Vice Chair Graham Agnew 733407 OKDHS Mike Bater 732380 Steven Atkins 720605 Church Lindsay Angus 734964 Margaret Fowler 720578 Playgroup Amanda Morris 734246 Nick Ward 733947 Friends of School Amanda Morris 734246 Clerk Michael Watson 734624 Organisers of Activities 12, Ashmeadow Rd, Nether Kellet Badminton Geoff Fretwell 736771 [email protected] Blind Welfare Sheila Roseman 850875 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Bowls Lindsay Angus 734964 Police Station, Lancaster 63333 Scottish Dancing Maureen Haynes 733431 PCSO: Paul Shepherd Short Tennis Joan Shaw 736503 [email protected] THOMAS WITHERS CHARITY [email protected] Secretary David Mills 732194 Coordinator Chris Pogson 732892 OK & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Asst.Coordinator Alison Lloyd Williams 734363 Chairman Arie Klijn 727692 Area Coordinators: Secretary Kath Escolme 732246 Central Rex Woolstencroft 733965 Treasurer Margaret Garlick 730667 Kirklands Tony Wells 733848 WALKING GROUP Western Bev Carling 736393 Contacts: David Hasted 733039 Eastern Jane Meaden 732456 Ron/Lorna Oswald 736523 Far Eastern Chris Pogson 732892 PLAYGROUP Northern Eric Greenough 734479 Leader Jackie Bassinder 720433 Southern Alison Harper 734372 TWINNING ASSOCIATION Northeast Ray Garlick 730667 OK Contact: Vacant Capernwray Ken Aldred 07786803235 Chairman: Frank Simpson 732323 QUARRIES LIAISON OFFICER COMPUTING OK WEBSITE: Nick Ward 733947 www. overkellet.org FOOTPATHS and TREE OFFICER Updated info. to: Gordon Galloway 720872 Ron Oswald 736523 OK VIEW (VILLAGE MAGAZINE) PARISH LENGTHSMAN Editors Liz Brewster 733877 Mike Ashton - report problems to Cllr Fowler Angela Huck 733784 St. CUTHBERT'S CHURCH Chris Pogson 732892 Vicar Ken Clapham 734189 200 Club Liz Brewster 733877 Treasurer John Glaister 733606 EAGLE’S HEAD PUB Secretary Amanda Morris 734246 Gary & Helena Torch 732457 VILLAGE SCHOOL VILLAGE STORE AND POST OFFICE Headmistress Jo Williams 732097 Owners: Craig & Tracy Burns 733207 WOMENS INSTITUTE Joint Presidents Christine Bolton 735030 Sylvia Cooper 733524 Secretary Lindsay Angus 734964 Treasurer Sheila Cooper 733787