Happy Bee by Lucy Martin from Primary School www.solwaybuzz.co.uk Solway BuzzIssue 98 September 2011 Solwaylocal news - for you - by you - about you - free to you - local news BuzzFREE PAPER FREE PAPER Page 2 Much appreciated Choir First Fete a Success Fantastic 3 Days for Page 4 Having an adventure Skinburness & Chichester Hall Full report & pictures on page 9 Right: Lifeboat Crew instruct Lou on how to set off an emergency flare Below: Tony Markley opening the Fete and Chichester Hall weekend

Page 6 Golden boy Thomas

Page 8 The Queen in Abbeytown Page 9 Scarecrows Galore Carnival The Best Ever Page 11 Big hitter Ashley

Page 15 They are all champions Moky Dancers keep everyone lively in the sunshine - Full report & photos on page 8 Don’t Miss These Events

Page 16 26th-28th August – Solfest Well done Jimmy 29th August – Silloth Carnival 8th-11th September Silloth Music & Beer Festival

The Solway Buzz is a FREE community paper with a circulation of 5,400 copies for the area around Abbeytown, Skinburness, Silloth-on-Solway and Page 2 local news - for you - by you - about you - free to you - local news Marilyn Choir Summer Concert Rainbow Princesses Amyes Memorial Walk On Saturday September 17th the Marilyn Amyes Memorial Walk takes place from Silloth to . All are welcome. Departure is at 8am from outside the Albion Inn, Eden Street. Transport back to Silloth is available.

Report by: Gemma Pegram join at the end of the night if Report by: On Tuesday 19th July they wished. We would like to firstly Lawrence Marshall Photo by: Rhett Gayle received community hymn silence in memory of Ronnie for our last meeting of the It was a fun way to end thank Silloth Library for singing. Markley who was a member summer term, First Silloth another year of Rainbows, inviting us for the evening The summer concert on The popular soloists were of the choir for many years. Rainbows were invited to but a sad time also as we had but also a very special thank Friday 22 July was enjoyed Jim Brough singing ‘The Ernest Graham is the Silloth Library for a Princess to say goodbye to four of our you to the SOSCS shop for by a full audience. Rose’ and ‘Can it be’, also organiser and Lawrence Party. Rainbows as they have now providing us with a very Light refreshments Arthur Todd singing ‘In the Marshall is MC. Closing Fifteen beautiful turned seven and are moving generous grant to pay for were served at the start of Garden’. speeches were made by music Princesses arrived and had on to Brownies in September. new craft materials and for the show by the 13 choir Many prizes donated by director and pianist Bill Hall a wonderful time making We wish them all well and funding our trip to Mabie members. Rev David Tembey the choir and friends of the from followed by friendship bracelets, name are sad to see them go. Farm Park in June. welcomed everyone and choir made up a good part Rev David and Mrs Tembey the Disney Princess Game set the tone for an evening of the takings of £630 for who thanked everyone for and looking at the wide Buzz Beeby of light entertainment church funds. making it such an enjoyable selection of children’s books by combined with very well We observed a minute of evening. in the Library. The Rainbows Caitlin also learned about the from different types of books you Windermere find in a Library and were staying at Just Dance @ Kite Festival informed about the Summer Stanwix Holiday Park Report by: The children were all totally their second performance. Circus Reading Challenge, Sharon Weightman excited. Stavros spoke to The crowd that had gathered which they were welcome to each child individually and in the marquee would have On Sunday 31st July one autographed pictures for been enough to terrify some teacher, twenty four girls and them. There were lots of people but not these budding one boy from Silloth Primary photo’s of the children and stars, they could not wait performance. There was even School met on the green, Stavros taken, these will be for their turn. Before they a chance for everyone in the Pop Candy Bee they were given their passes available when we return to went on another surprise crowd to get up and join in by and a free pass was also given school. All the children were was awaiting them, Stavros with a couple of dances of James to one adult per child. Why I given a goody bag from the asked them would they like which were being recorded from hear you say, well they were Rotary Club consisting of to perform an extra dance for Youtube. Bridekirk taking to the stage at ‘Silloth drinks, crisps, sweets, etc to with him. The cheers could Finally the children Kite Festival’ to perform enjoy in the interval. be heard at the back of the joined Stavros Flatley on dance routines. In the first The children went back marquee and the reply was a stage and they were brilliant. section they danced to ‘Dirty to their families and spent definite yes. The children said it was the Disco’ and ‘Proud Mary’. time having fun on the green The children went on and best day of their life and more autographs this time on I know every parent, carer When the children watching kite displays and performed ‘Swagger Jagger’ they would do it all again, their arms and wrist bands. ,grandparent, etc were so went backstage there was a going on rides. and ‘Everyday I’m Shuffling’ Stavros told them they had The children take part proud of their child. I would surprise waiting for them, At half past three the and received deafening been amazing and could not in Just Dance after school like to thank the children Stavros Flatley had arrived. children met back up to do applause from the crowd. believe how quick they all club and a huge thank you for their hard work their The children all sat in picked up his dance routine. must go to Mrs Caroline outstanding performances a line in front of the stage There were three cheers Lightfoot for all the hours and their behaviour they The Good Companions to watch Stavros Flatley’s all round. The children got of her own time that she are a credit to our school, puts into things, so that their families and the whole Residential Care Home Estate events like today go so well. community. Long & Short Term Stays in HOPES Agents Single En-Suite Rooms SILLOTH AND COMPUTER PROBLEM? 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Report by: Sue Kent there had been reports time the tide had turned Report & Photo by: Pat Bell Silloth Parks Department. Maybe now he will build Lifeboat Press Officer of various animals being and was flooding in quickly, When it comes to beach No job is too big for the another trailer for the town washed up on the shore. Eddie was also concerned cleaning nobody can touch heavy squad to handle, even to cope with the heaviest of Silloth RNLI lifeboat Recently there have been that the driver may get Ken Wannop and his team at a truck axle with wheels. jobs? launched on 20th July at two dead cows and a sheep stuck in the mud trying to lunchtime to a quadbike recovered from the sea at recover the quad on his own. and driver who were stuck Silloth. The lifeboat stood by and in the mud on the beach at Local Lifeboat the crew assisted with the WI Skinburness, Silloth. Operations Manager, recovery by using the lifeboat Report by: Pat Froggatt The Marsh Herd was Eddie Studholme, thought launching tractor, driven by member of the hive. He also aspects regarding bee- using his quadbike to search it necessary to launch the road to the scene, to winch On 13th July demonstrated how a hive is keeping which David was the beach for any livestock lifeboat to assist with the the quadbike out of the mud Causewayhead WI held their constructed and explained in only too pleased to answer. which may be missing as recovery of the quad. By this safely. monthly meeting at Trinity detail each part of the hive. A vote of thanks was Methodist Church, Solway David then donned the outfit given by Brenda Dowdell on Street, Silloth. As President, that bee-keepers wear when behalf of the members. Olga Hetherington, was dealing with the bees and to The social half hour was Plain People the 20th Century unwell, Sue Wilson, Vice gather the honey from the ‘Guess the contents of the President took the meeting. hives. Different bee-keepers parcel’ devised by Marjorie For their next book, And many more. and with the many caravan/ Sue welcomed members use other types of clothing Roberts and Annie Palmer. Holme St. Cuthbert History The aim is to create an camp sites along the coast. and introduced our speaker and There were two parcels. Group are covering life in informative and entertaining The 1960’s and 70’s for the evening David methods, Parcel A contained a honey Silloth and the account of life in the area were times of great change Colborn who gave a talk on but he dipper and Parcel B a Citrus during the 20th century. during the most eventful and activity on the Solway Bee-keeping. David began prefers Peeler. Topics featured will century in its history. Plain and we would like to by outlining the history of the The competitions were: include: But we need YOU to help hear from anyone who has bee-keeping which as far as complete A Honey Pot Farming and rural life. us - with your memories and pictures from this period. can be established began as outfit to 1st Frances Jackson, Lost local pubs. photos, etc. Did you work If you think you can help early as 3,000 BC. There is cover up 2nd Margaret Durham Industry such as Yates, at one of the local factories? with these or anything else, evidence that the collecting against Flower Cheri-foam and Carnation Were you a ‘Helldriver’ on please get in touch! of honey from bees was bee 1st Frances Jackson, which came to Silloth the airfield? Were you or History taking place in India and stings. 2nd Rosemary Brooks Airfield. your family involved with the Group, Heathermoor, also in Cameroon. In 2,450 Another aspect David Raffle Carrs Mill and Fisons docks, with holiday camps, Salta BC Eqyptian paintings show explained was the bee stings, 1st Ann Harrison, chemical works. cafe’s or other businesses on Mawbray honey gathering and bee- and explained with computer 2nd Jean Graham. The Northwest Shows and the Solway Plain? nr. Allonby keeping. He then went on graphics and pictures the Causewayhead WI are the ‘Helldrivers’ in the 1970s. Work on the book is CA15 6QJ to explain the various types difference between bee stings always pleased to welcome Local clubs and entertainers. already well under way and or email: of bees in a hive and their and wasp stings, and stated both old and new members. Holiday camps. many people have already [email protected] hierarchy from the Queen that once a bee has lost its Closure of Silloth railway. given us valued help - but website: to the Drones. This proved sting it dies. 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I Congratulations to the couldn’t sleep, I was so year six of Holm Cultram excited! McDonald read ‘Midnight Climate Control Abbey for passing the cycling In the morning I for Charlie Bone’ to us. After On the 6th of July and proficiency test. This is what jumped out of bed, got ready this we went to bed. I slept 5 Gen2 came to Holm the year sixes said about to go and went to school for well as I was tired. Cultram Abbey school to cycling proficiency; “we were 9 o’clock. The bus was late so In the morning we got teach us about solar power. taught to bike safely on the we had to wait a little. My up, had breakfast and packed We did a quiz about solar road. We practiced every mam waited and waved me our bags. Then we went power and then we created week and biked to school. off. I chatted to everyone on canoeing. This was great fun! mini wind turbines. We also This helped to improve our the way. When we got there I jumped off the jetty. I got set up a mini solar panel to cycling. We learned to do we were told about the fire very wet, but I didn’t`t mind show us how we get power left and right hand turns and alarm then we had to make as it was such fun. from the sun! learned how to start and stop our own beds. It was hard as It was incredibly safely. We learned a lot and After lunch we went into Report by: Anna Middleton & Emma Barwise mam does this for me! The the woods where we had a go interesting and has inspired passed the test”. next thing was lunchtime, at lighting a fire. It was kind some of us to consider a Altogether they thought Year 5 and 6 children from Abbeytown School went to so we went in to the kitchen of hard but we did it! We had career in science. it was great! Kingswood on the 20th of June for two nights. for this. We had a packed marshmallows on the fire Kingswood is an outdoor activities centre. We did lots of lunch and ate it quickly as with chocolate biscuits. Then activities witch included; nightline, C.S.I., problem solving, we wanted to get to the rock we did a Bushtucker Trial team challenge, crate stack, a disco, and 3G swing which was a climbing! When we got and had to eat witchetty bugs Report by: Katie Wills and Report by: Jordan & Bailey giant swing that fell at three times the speed of gravity! there, the outdoor wall was (not real ones!). They weren’t Mary Williamson Argentinean Visitor We got dirty a bit dirty during the nightline but all of it closed, so we went inside. I nice! Olympic Champions Bishop Nick came from was really good fun. really enjoyed it. I was a bit At the end of the day On the 29th of June, Argentina. He came to scared at first but I tried hard we had to say goodbye and Holm Cultram Abbey took see us all at Holm Cultram and got over this. get on the bus. I had a really part in the mini Olympic Abbey School and showed Report by: Hayden Charters & Nathan Sturrock In the evening we had good time and I hope I can festival at Solway. us how far he had to travel to Dodge-Fest tea then got our PJ’s on and go again, but I did miss my We did tennis activity, get here. It took him twelve On 7th June, Holm Cultram Abbey C of E Primary had hot chocolate. Mrs mam, dad and Jemma. running, relay, net ball, hours! School, had a dodge ball festival to raise money for the British jumping and football. In Bishop Nic told us how Heart Foundation and the ‘Olivia Appeal’. This was organised between the activities, there they made their house’s by Mrs B Scales and Mrs K Johnston. There were nine teams was juice and biscuits then there and they sold bags and and they were called Emma’s Eagles, Ben’s Bulls, Oliver’s after two hours the prizes ornaments that they had Ocean. The teachers, Finn’s Fabulous Five, Dave’s Dangerous were presented. made to get money. They Dynamos, Shane’s Superstars and Joe’s team. Emma’s Eagles HAULAGE & QUARRY OWNERS Holm Cultram Abbey went hunting and fishing to won the festival. They then played the teachers and won! came first! get their food. It was very In total, the children of Holm Cultram Abbey School We are so proud of interesting to meet him and raised over £500 through sponsorship and are extremely everyone who took part. his wife. proud of their efforts. 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Golden Carr Jelly Tots Carnival Praise Help the Nursery Churches Together in for young people and a Soldiers Silloth will be contributing warm welcome for grown- to Silloth Carnival again this ups. There will be puppet Museum Moving year. shows at 11am, 2:30pm and Jelly Tots Day Nursery On Sunday evening 3:30pm. will no longer be opening August 28th there will be a Puppet-making in Esk Street Silloth due to service of “Carnival Praise” in competition: Children circumstances beyond their the Golf Hotel at 6pm. This of primary school age are control. Jackie Mccormick is a less formal celebration invited to make puppets of is very sorry for any than traditional church characters from The Bible inconvenience this may cause. services and Silloth residents (including animals) and Jelly Tots will be opening and visitors are all invited. bring them along on the day. on the 22nd August at Solway Music will be by Derek Shaw. Prize-giving will take place Community Technology On Carnival Day there before the last puppet show College. If you would like will be a marquee on the at 3.30pm so bring your any more information please Green with puppet shows puppets before 3pm. contact Jackie on 016973 32228. Bees Wanted The Solway Buzz is always looking for more bees. Just send Christ your drawings to us or visit the Discovery Centre (entry is The Soldiers in Silloth free) and draw your bee there. They will send it to the Buzz. toy soldier project is still not Church quite ready to open (“No surprises there” people might Summer say) but the end is in sight and an opening day will be announced shortly. Activities Meanwhile the Christ Church Silloth organisers are still looking will mark the summer with a for volunteers to help serve two-part celebration. in the museum. Instruction On Friday 19th August about the exhibits and Silloth Mens Choir will lead their background will be a community hymn-singing available so anyone with an session at 7pm. Everyone can interest in toys or models or come along and join in and military history is especially Thomas Carr has been skills, completing his black if you have a favourite hymn encouraged to get involved. presented with his Gold belt in Ju-Jitsu for Physical, you can put in a request for it Helpers need only offer a few Duke of Edinburgh Award at Lifeboat skills at Silloth (this to be included – in return for hours per month. Contact Holyrood Palace. has led to him becoming an a £1 contribution to church Tim Barker on 016973 He has completed his adult member of the RNLI funds! Beauty Bee 31246 or twbarker@tiscali. bronze, silver and gold lifeboat crew) for service. On Saturday 20th August by Sofia Fogg from Abbeytown co.uk. through 1st Wigton Baden For the expeditions he the church are reviving Powell Scouts. has been as far as Canada a neglected tradition, a For the award there are and Wales. The interest in Summer Party in the church four different sections which hiking has led to him passing grounds. There will be stalls, must be completed: his scouting equivalent games and refreshments, Service of Walking Mountain entry is free and it starts at Skills Leadership. Thomas will 2pm. Everyone is invited to Physical complete his training in enjoy the fun and, of course, Expedition early September to become the summer sunshine. If He has completed an assessor for the Duke there is no sunshine then the activities such as helping of Edinburgh Award traditional alternative applies out at Silloth Library for his Expeditions. “in the church if wet” !

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perform as 35,000 in Liverpool. Wigton/Silloth based band a tribute to. Other acts guaranteed Sneaky Finch, and Carlisle Needless to to raise the roof and serve as based indie four-piece say stunning the perfect accompaniment House Of Three Hands, front woman to the real ale and cider also showcasing their talents After The Silloth Music Michelle Hendricks recreate treats on offer include one are busy West Cumbrian and Beer Festival celebrated the stylishly sexy on stage of the UK’s most popular hard-rockers Black Wolf Run its tenth anniversary in 2010 presence that made Debbie comedy acts, The Lancashire and Whitehaven singer- with its most successful Harry of Blondie the poster Hotpots. Formed in 2006 songwriter Emma Dockeray. festival to date, some girl of choice for a million the band have gained a huge Tickets are now on sale people probably believed it 80’s teenage boys. Expect following with their witty, and a four day Festival Ticket couldn’t be bettered. This highlights from a four decade affection and sometimes remains at the same bargain year’s Silloth Music and career including ‘Denis’, absurd view of the world price as last year of only Beer Festival will really ‘Heart Of Glass’, ‘Sunday from an uniquely Lancashire £35! Individual afternoon be truly pushing the boat Girl’ and ‘Maria’. angle. With airplay on BBC and night tickets are also presenting a formidable available. Tickets can be and magnificent selection purchased online via www. of between 75 and 100 real ticketweb.co.uk. Alternatively ales and ciders and another tickets can be purchased absolutely top class selection in person at both Carnegie of entertainment over the Theatre, , four days. 01900 602122, or Winters Held under cover in a Newsagents, Silloth. spacious marquee on the For further information picturesque Silloth Green, visit www.sillothbeerfestival. The Silloth Music and co.uk or www.facebook.com/ Beer Festival as usual has sillothbeerfestival. managed to attract some of the UK’s finest tribute Attack of the Undead Sucker Bee acts, all guaranteed crowd by by pleasers who all produce the The Lancashire HotPots Reiss Markley Jenny nearest possible recreation from from to the ‘real thing’. On top Bringing things bang up Radio 1, close on a third Thomlinson Junior School Holm Cultram Abbey School of that a host of the best of to date, and also headlining of a million plays of their the burgeoning local music are Four Fighters, who are ‘He’s Turned Emo’ track scene also appear over the described as the definitive on MySpace, national tour weekend. Foo Fighters tribute act. support to Comedian Paddy Headlining the musical Offering a selection from all McGuinness, a number acts are Mercury, the award four Foo Fighters albums, one record on iTunes and winning tribute to Queen Four Fighters faithfully an endless string of festival who reproduce all the magic, reproduce the hard rock appearances, by ‘eck these pomp and classic sounds sound that has built the Dave lads are proving popular! of the most regal of British Grohl fronted band such a Also appearing are one rock bands. Appearing in reputation worldwide. of the most authentic and P2TOE Silloth as part of their tenth If that wasn’t enough also popular purveyors of sizzling TO anniversary tour expect all appearing are Kazabian (the hot 50’s American style r’n’b. Beauty Salon the classics from ‘Bohemian clues in the name!) an act The Revolutionaires. 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Report by: Sarah Kay Photos by: Mike Faulkner Abbeytown Carnival 2011 The evening before Abbeytown’s Annual Carnival Day saw the excitement mount as last minute preparations were added to floats and fancy dress costumes across the village. Tractors and floats appeared from nowhere and despite it apparently being “all about the kids”, the competition and sense of intrigue built up as friends and families came together. As Saturday arrived the sun shone, the day became warmer and the atmosphere increased further. More and more people appeared on the streets as the floats assembled and a steady stream of pedestrians registered their entries. Whitehaven Brass Band did a fantastic job of warming up the assembled crowd and then launched into a series of marches as the Carnival procession snaked along Main Street, around Friar’s Garth and then along to the Recreation Ground. Abbeytown’s Carnival Queen Anna Middleton looked suitably regal and was well the sun shone down on the On” (Eric Stanwix, Graham Dear Buzz, their support both beforehand and on the supported by her team of field, where it seemed that Brown, Stevie Las Vegas and day. attendants on their red, the whole of the village Foxy). The Abbeytown Carnival Committee Huge thanks to all those who have spent white and blue Union Flag and the surrounding area Carnival Treasurer Ryan would like to thank all of those who the last few weeks and months preparing themed float. were gathered to watch Carr says “We would like helped to make this year’s event such for just one day - it was brilliant to see After the judges had the awarding of the prizes to thank everyone for the a success. Particular thanks must go to how much time and hard work had gone whetted their whistles in and medals. Whitehaven donations received in the the judges and stewards, Whitehaven into many of the floats and costumes! the Wheatsheaf Inn they Brass Band concluded collection buckets on the day. Brass Band, the ‘Spot On’ crew, the The enthusiasm of the village for were ready to apply their their entertainment with a The generosity of the crowds team from Moky, the tea ladies and this long-standing event was really critical eye to the finest number of pieces on the field has enabled us to look to the army of volunteers who helped to encouraging and plans are already in creations that the Solway before handing over to a local our 2012 Carnival with a prepare the field and tidy everything place for 2012. Plain had to offer. After team of Moky dancers whose measure of confidence that away afterwards. We are also grateful to much deliberation the judges infectious enthusiasm soon will allow us to put the first Wigton Neighbourhood Policing Team for Abbeytown Carnival Committee decided on the following…. drew a large crowd of all ages. plans in place.” Best Overall Float The sports were as popular For more photos have 1st Willy Wonka as ever with heats for all a look at the Abbeytown 2nd Abbey Royal Wedding ages and cash prizes for the Carnival’s Facebook Page 3rd Snap Crackle & Pop winners. The afternoon was http://www.facebook. Best Village Float rounded off with a brilliant com/pages/Abbeytown- Carnival Queen show on the stage from “Spot Carnival/207895022578549. Best Visiting Float Black Pearl Best Pedestrian over 16 Dr Mekya Betr Best Pedestrian 11-16 years X-Factor Best Pedestrian 5-11 years Dolly Parton Best Pedestrian Under 5 Thing 1 Best Overall Pedestrian Sunset Leisure Centre 1st Morris Dancers 2nd Supermario Summer Season Entertainment Now On! 3rd Benidorm Family shows with our resident entertainment team, Spirit of the Carnival comedy acts, live bands, duos and solo artists. Abbeytown in Wonderland Most Humorous Open from 10am – 7 Days a Week Big Chief £3 (before 6pm) Junior Spirit of the £3.50 after 6pm, Carnival all day Sun & Lewis Hamilton Bank Holidays After the procession, Per Person Per Game CALL NOW TO BOOK YOUR LANES Refreshments – Pool Tables – Amusement Arcade & Foxy’s Soft Play Area also available ADULT & CHILDRENS PARTIES WELCOME Swimming, Bowling & Eating all under one roof Choose 1, 2 or a Combination of All 3! The Choice is Yours! NEW CHILDREN’S MENU AVAILABLE NOW Also, why not enjoy the Fantastic Live Entertainment as part of your Party Package Phone now or Call in and See Us for Prices. Advance Booking is Recommended. STANWIX PARK Holiday Centre Greenrow, Silloth, CA7 4HH 016973 32666 www.stanwix.com local news - for you - by you - about you - free to you - local news Page 9

Report & Photos by: Kath Littleton Skinburness Scarecrow & Flora1 Fete Day one of the Festival began in glorious sunshine, opened by Tony Markley our local Councillor. As you walked through the entrance of Chichester Hall grounds you were met with a spectacle of scarecrows of all shapes, themes and sizes. A guard of scarecrows led you up the drive to the Hall, past a marquee full of interesting games to take part in, an outdoor gazebo of games, face painting and photographs, ice creams, craft stalls, a bouncy castle, a wellie toss and a display by the Silloth Lifeboat crew. On entering the Hall more scarecrows and floral displays were on show. As you proceeded around Chichester Hall to view the many rooms you were met with local history boards, a tombola and raffle to try your luck on and not forgetting tea with cake, also cakes and jams for sale, what more could you ask for! Lots of people participated in the prize draws the winners were; Where did the scarecrow go on his holiday - (Patterdale) drawn from the three closest Ann Whelan won £25. answers. The prize was a How many cable clips in the large teddy bear donated by jar - (97) Mary Marshall was Jaybees. Hunt the 28 numbered scarecrows - Louis Wrightson won £10. Draw a scarecrow - Christina Stevens won £5. and will be shared between especially Jenie’s sister The raffle is continuing until the RNLI and two Cancer Hilary and friend Audrey, the end of August, so the Charities. the flower arrangers Pat and due to the event, thanks final total will be announced Our thanks go to Jenie Gary Greenhow, Hilary and to all for your support. in the next Solway Buzz, Wilkinson and staff at Jenie, the Silloth Lifeboat The Residents Association to date it is around £900 Chichester Hall, Tony crew and a big thank you to members coffee morning Markley, the team of all those who attended and starts on 2nd September volunteers who braved the gave so generously. If we have in Chichester Hall from bad weather so cheerfully on forgotten to mention you we 10am and 11:30am. A the second and third days of apologise. video and photographs of the event, all the sponsors for Membership of the event will be on show their kind donations, those Skinburness Residents while you enjoy a cuppa who made the scarecrows, Association has doubled and cake. If you are not a member you can join on the day, the organisation is open to anyone for only £1 per annum.

SILLOTH SOCIAL CLUB 24th September 2011 SOLWAY PRIVATE HIRE Fund Raiser for Silloth Tennis Club FLOSSIE MALAVAILLE Silloth-on-Solway Entertainment by the Fantastic Singer / Guitarist Graham Brown & DJ Eric Stanwix advance booking essential 15th October 2011 Culterham Hall Mawbray Airports Runs, Fund Raiser for Friends of Silloth Primary School Day or Nights Out, back by popular demand, entertainment by the Friday 11th November 7.30pm outstanding boy band IMAXX Car’s to Minibuses Available Self Drive Van Hire 12th November 2011 Tickets £7 Adult, £3.50 Child Help For Heroes Night Family Discount Entertainment by the superb band Collision Tel: 016973 32310 Tel Club on 016973 31582 or Martin on 07584 563683 Phone 016973 31925 To Book keeping local business local Page 10 local news - for you - by you - about you - free to you - local news

Children’s Centre Football Training Opening Hours: Silloth Football Club Dates for the Diary Alternate Mondays: 9:30 – 12:30 Wednesdays: 9am – 5pm Times 2010 Fridays: 9:30am - 12 noon at Eden Street Sports Field August September cont’d October cont’d November cont’d Open at other times as per sign Under 9’s in the Centres window. Monday 5pm to 6pm 19th Silloth Mens Choir 17th Crunch Service at 18th Criffel Tea Dance in 19th The Magic of Motown We are also flexible if people hymn singing session in Christ Skinburness Road Car Park Solway College, 1:45 – 3:45pm Weekend featuring ‘Soul in the Contact Carl Stanford 31868 wish to use the centre out of Church from 9am to 11am City’ and other live bands in the opening hours. If you wish Under 16’s to Under 18’s 19th Ballroom Dancing in Stanwix Park Holiday Centre to use the centre at other Wednesdays 6:30pm to 8pm 20th Summer Party in 17th Horticultural Show at Mawbray Village Hall, 7:30pm Tel 016973 32666 times, please call Hannah Contact Andrew Murphy 32434 Christ Church from 2pm Bankmill Nursery to 9:30pm all welcome, Tel: Tel: 01900 881340 016973 32956 or 01900 881353 19th A Celebration of Davison on 016973 31230 or Men’s Jenny Lunney on 016973 22777 20th Silloth Darts League Music & Song by the Salvation Tuesday 6:30pm to 8pm at Aspatria Children’s Centre. AGM in Silloth Social Club at 18th Greenfest at Bankmill 22nd Race Night in aid of Army Band and Songster We are more than happy to Thursday 6:30pm to 8pm 7:15pm Nursery the RNLI in Silloth Social Club, Brigade at 7pm in Christ show people around, chat on Contact John Slack 31449 first race 7:30pm Church, Silloth a one to one basis or in small 26th Solfest 18th Solway Crafters at tickets £4.50 (inc refreshments) Sunday Team Training Bankmill Nursery 26th Ballroom Dancing in groups. Wednesday 6:30pm to 8pm 27th Solfest Mawbray Village Hall, 7:30pm 15th Christmas Craft Fair Contact Colin Blakeley 31611 20th Criffel Tea Dance in to 9:30pm all welcome, Tel: & Local Produce market in 27th Solway Crafters Solway College, 1:45 – 3:45pm 016973 32956 or 01900 881353 Mawbray Village Hall 10am–4pm Open to boys and girls. marquee on Silloth Green Arthritis Support Membership forms available 21st Ballroom Dancing in 20th The Magic of Motown from all coaches. Wigton Area Arthritis 28th Solfest Mawbray Village Hall, 7:30pm Weekend featuring ‘Soul in the Men’s over 35’s to 9:30pm all welcome, Tel: City’ and other live bands in Support Group meet on 28th Solway Crafters 016973 32956 or 01900 881353 Stanwix Park Holiday Centre 1st Friday each month at Matches on Monday’s from marquee on Silloth Green November Tel 016973 32666 Loveday House, South End, 11th April to 30th Aug 2011 24th Silloth Social Club Contact Stephen Hart 32706 29th Silloth Carnival fundraiser for Silloth Tennis 1st Criffel Tea Dance in 23rd Ballroom Dancing in Wigton @ 1:30pm, details Westnewton Village Hall, from Gladys 016973 43964 Secretary contact: Club, entertainment by Graham Mawbray Village Hall, 7:30pm 29th Solway Crafters Brown & DJ Eric Stanwix 1:45pm – 3:45pm to 9:30pm all welcome, Tel: Colin Baty 31297 marquee on Silloth Green T: 016973 31582, 07584 563683 016973 32956 or 01900 881353 2nd Parkinson’s UK 31st Ballroom Dancing in 28th Ballroom Dancing in Solway Group meeting in 29th Criffel Tea Dance in Silloth Tots/Toddlers Mawbray Village Hall, 7:30pm Mawbray Village Hall, 7:30pm Wheyrigg Hall Hotel, all Solway College, 1:45 – 3:45pm Abbeytown Library to 9:30pm all welcome, Tel: to 9:30pm all welcome, Tel: welcome (contact Jane on Silloth Tots & Toddlers meet 016973 32956 or 01900 881353 016973 32956 or 01900 881353 016973 52527) for lunch at 30th Ballroom Dancing in in the Childrens Centre, Abbeytown mobile library 12:30pm then speaker Audrey Mawbray Village Hall, 7:30pm will stop outside the Doorman, Derbyshire Well to 9:30pm all welcome, Tel: Silloth and is open to all Dressing children aged from 0 to 4 Wheatsheaf Inn at 1pm for an 016973 32956 or 01900 881353 hour every Monday accompanied by a parent/ October 2nd Ballroom Dancing in carer. Mawbray Village Hall, 7:30pm 1st Silloth & District Sessions are on: to 9:30pm all welcome, Tel: September Pensioners Coffee Morning 016973 32956 or 01900 881353 Wednesdays: in the Recreation Hall at the 10pm to 11:30am Abbeytown Bowls 2nd Skinburness Residents playing fields at 10am Association Coffee Morning in 4th Skinburness Residents December term time only Abbeytown Indoor Bowls Chichester Hall 10am – 11:30am Association Coffee Morning in 2nd Skinburness Residents Entry is £1 per family and every Monday @ 7pm in the 2nd Save the Children at Chichester Hall 10am – 11:30am Association Coffee Morning in Bankmill Nursery this includes refreshments Assembly Rooms 3rd Silloth & District Chichester Hall 10am – 11:30am All Welcome beginners welcome. Pensioners Anniversary Coffee 5th Silloth & District 2nd Silloth Convalescent Pensioners Coffee Morning 2nd Silloth Christmas Call in for a friendly chat Morning in the Recreation Hall Home at Bankmill Nursery at the playing fields at 10am in the Recreation Hall at the Party at Stanwix Park in aid of playing fields at 10am Silloth First Responders with 3rd Silloth Town Council entertainment by SPOT ON 4th Trinity Methodist Meeting Christ Church Church Harvest Festival 7th Silloth Town Council tel Chantelle 07540 752730 or morning service 10:30am Meeting Nicola 07827 925743 Civic Amenity Sites For Christ Church baptisms and 4th Criffel Tea Dance in other church related business Operated by Cumbria County Solway College, 1:45 – 3:45pm please contact the church 4th Silloth Community 9th Causewayhead WI 3rd Silloth & District Council. tel: 01228 606060 Craft Show on Silloth Social meeting at 7:15pm in Trinity Pensioners Annual Christmas wardens: 5th Ballroom Dancing in Maryport Tip, tel 01900 66922 Club from 11am to 4pm Methodist Chapel, Silloth Party at Stanwix Park Holiday Mrs Jean Oliver, tel: 32271 Mawbray Village Hall, 7:30pm open daily 8am to 6pm entries in by 2nd Sept feature: TBA Centre Mrs Margaret Graham, tel: 31452 to 9:30pm all welcome, Tel: Wigton Tip, tel 016973 45617 Enquiries to Lesley on 33071 open Tuesday, Thursday, 016973 32956 or 01900 881353 9th Ballroom Dancing in 5th Silloth Town Council Saturday & Sunday, 4th Trinity Methodist Mawbray Village Hall, 7:30pm Meeting 5th Parkinson’s UK Church Harvest Festival evening to 9:30pm all welcome, Tel: 8am to 6pm Solway Group meeting in songs of praise 016973 32956 or 01900 881353 7th Parkinson’s UK Advertise Wheyrigg Hall Hotel, all Solway Group meeting in Tradesmens Section welcome (contact Jane on 11th Country Music Wheyrigg Hall Hotel, all 5th Silloth Town Council 016973 52527) for lunch at Meeting Weekend at Stanwix Park welcome (contact Jane on Silloth RNLI Shop only 12:30pm then speaker Sandra Tel 016973 32666 016973 52527) for lunch at £90 Walker, Exercises 6th Criffel Tea Dance in 12:30pm then our Christmas Shop Opening Hours for ten issues 11th Flossie Malavaille Dinner Westnewton Village Hall, 6th Safety Blanket Tests or a 7cm box 1:45pm – 3:45pm singer/guitarist at Culterham during June/July/Aug/Sep/Oct in Methodist Church Hall, Hall, Mawbray at 7:30pm 7th Ballroom Dancing in Mon – Fri 1pm – 4pm for only Wigton, tel 08443 843 843 for £7 / £3.50, tel 016973 31925 Mawbray Village Hall, 7:30pm 7th Parkinson’s UK an appointment Sat + Sun 11am – 4pm Solway Group meeting in to 9:30pm all welcome, Tel: 12th Crunch Service at 016973 32956 or 01900 881353 £168.80 Wheyrigg Hall Hotel, all 7th Skinburness Residents Our shop is entirely staffed by welcome (contact Jane on Skinburness Road Car Park volunteers and may not open at the for ten issues Association Coffee Morning in from 9am to 11am 8th Trinity Methodist 016973 52527) for lunch at Chichester Hall 10am – 11:30am advertised times – please accept 12:30pm then speaker Diana Church Taste of Christmas apologies for any inconvenience Stewart on myths and legends 12th Country Music pop-in caused. 8th Dialect Competition of Cumbria Weekend at Stanwix Park Do you have an event organised by Silloth Rotary Club Tel 016973 32666 10th Crunch Service at in the Golf Hotel in the area bounded by 7th Ballroom Dancing in Skinburness Road Car Park Mawbray Village Hall, 7:30pm 12th Silloth Social Club from 9am to 11am 12th Roast Dinner Day at Production Team Abbeytown, Mawbray, to 9:30pm all welcome, Tel: fundraiser for Help for Heroes, Solway Community Technology 016973 32956 or 01900 881353 entertainment by Collision 11th Trinity Methodist Proprietor: Silloth, Skinburness, if College, @ 1pm Peter McRobert T: 016973 31582, 07584 563683 Church Evening Carol Service so please let us know. 8th Silloth Music & Beer 6pm Barn Cottage 12th Causewayhead WI Skinburness, CA7 4RA Festival featuring 13th Country Music meeting at 7:15pm in Trinity Weekend at Stanwix Park 13th Criffel Tea Dance in Tel: 016973 32180 The Roosters plus support Please note that Methodist Chapel, Silloth Tel 016973 32666 Solway College, 1:45 – 3:45pm Email: feature: British Divers Marine articles, letters and 9th Silloth Music & Beer [email protected] Life Rescue - speaker Mrs. 15th Criffel Tea Dance in 14th Causewayhead WI virtually all content of Festival featuring Jenny Watkins, MCMi-M.inst-LM Mercury plus support Westnewton Village Hall, meeting at 7:15pm in Trinity Editorial Content the Solway Buzz are 1:45pm – 3:45pm Methodist Chapel, Silloth This is down to you, we can contributed by YOU, 12th Ballroom Dancing in feature: AGM 10th Silloth Music & Beer Mawbray Village Hall, 7:30pm only publish items if you send the local community. 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This is in addition winner is Lucy welcome Christine Smithson take without going to the usual Winners Certificate Martin from back after a long absence due bleary-eyed in front and £5 Gift Voucher. to illness contracted while of the computer, then Silloth Primary So, come on kids, she was abroad on her winter this handy guide is for get drawing, the Buzz is always School with a bee break. As Chairman Christine you. It explains the looking for more imaginative called “Happy thanked everyone for coming ins and outs of using bees and yours might be the Bee”. and Rob for his good driving. the programme with next winner. Send them in to a fabulous combination of editing, retouching and more. the address on this page and a At the next meeting on quality Solway Buzz embroidered Well done! 2nd September at Loveday easy-to-follow advice and These simple tweaks hoodie from Carlisle Embroidery House will be Norman step-by-step instructions. and adjustments will take could be yours. Godfrey with his wonderful There are also hints on setting your images from so-so to You don’t have to be at school here to send a bee to us. slides and music, new up, storing and sharing amazing, fast! If you are here on holiday we would love to receive your bee drawing, just tell us your members and friends are your image library. Image Picture Perfect for those name, where you are from and where you are staying. You will find our address on page 4. always welcome. processing, colour corrections, holiday snaps Page 12 local news - for you - by you - about you - free to you - local news B B @ i Local Tradesmen and Services i @ Administration Decorators Joiners Maintenance Printers KGN Admin DAVID READ S & A PRINTING & Event Services Carpentry & Joinery of Skinburness Local professional Property Repairs • Central Heating * YOUR LOCAL PRINTERS * service & Maintenance • Lighting and Power Paperwork piling up? • Air Conditioning Business & Wedding FREE ESTIMATES • Heat Pumps Staff off sick or on Stationery • Bottle Coolers Distinctive Business Cards No Job Too Big holiday? • Cold Rooms (incl. plastic) Or Too Small I can provide short • Fridges and Freezers Personalised term admin cover City & Guilds • Chillers Christmas Cards Contact Kerry Approved with 30 • Advice Promotional Items & kgn@adminandevents. years Experience Commercial & General Printing co.uk 016973 32245 Domestic Work Call Stewart or Anne on 07590 827813 Peter Farrier 07759 783823 016973 31039 T: 016973 33039 Tel: 07588 419456 Electricians The Bookkeeper Mob: 07900 914484 Bookkeeping, Payroll, Papering, paint effects, VAT, Administration and coving, tiling & DIY Self Assessment Returns Domestic & Commercial Deck-It Plumbers Tilers Angela Ellwood MICB Insurance Work Stuart James Alaric Weightman Tel: 07919 121575 Free Estimates Decking Domestic Plumbing & Over 20 yrs experience [email protected] Bathroom Installation Free advice & estimates & Fencing Reliable and Local Discounts for locals Carpet Fitter Tel: 07763 677752 All work guaranteed Tel: 016973 32779 Building Services David Blair All Aspects Mob: 07708 982355 All work considered (inc of Joinery 07805 045052 caravans), Underlay & 016973 32263 Elite Fittings also supplied Joinery & Building Tel: 016973 32390 For Free Julie Ross Mob: 07980 336638 Estimates Tel Plumbing Advertise “For all your building needs” Peter on & Heating in the Full House Builds Timber Tradesmens 07748 472872 Installation, Frame House Kit Erections Denture Repairs maintenance & Section House Extensions repair of domestic Addison Orthodontics Steven Henderson only £90 Renovations plumbing and gas Dental Repair Service Electrical for Full Barn and Loft OUTDOOR heating systems 54 Esk Street Part P Registered ten issues Conversions Silloth, t: 016973 32208 Installer JOINERY Julie is a fully or a 7cm box all Roof Work and New Builds, Rewires All outdoor qualified & for only Double Glazing Tel: 016973 31163 registered Mob: 07553 468819 joinery work “No job too small or too big” Gardening plumbing £168.80 Free estimates and advice Maintenance & & heating for specialist 507982 References available Garden Services Repair work of ten issues Grass & Hedge Cutting For fast friendly service call Firewood www.julierossplumbing.com Pruning & Tree Surgery all kinds Mark Cleland on 016973 General Maintenance 61750 or 07875 385781 Laminate Tel Allen: 07768 496313 Email: [email protected] flooring fitted Seasoned Roofers Tel Norman on: Colour 016973 61256 or SCAFFOLD Firewood 0785 754 7783 HIRE is now Logs property maintenance available Flat Roofing Specialist & repairs DELIVERY Firewood (more) AVAILABLE Slating or Tiling * Guttering * Fascias call John Morgan: on this Dry Hardwood & All Types of Roof Repairs Softwood Logs 016973 31373 Dry Verge Lead Work Pointing page Tel: Ashley Sharp Delivery Available * * 07746 496580 Tel: Mark Bell Velux Window Installations 07753 859403 016973 31495 Aikton: 016973 45419 Free Estimates and Free Advice Free Estimates 07762 772208 Mob: 07917 730448 Roofing, Guttering, 01900 813517 General Building 07518 454396 Work Driving School Glaziers JAZZY’S Premier Glass Wigton Ltd SOLWAY SPARE School of Motoring Window Cleaners PVCu + Softwood + Hardwood Windows, Doors & 016973 32383 ROOFING Abbey Cleaning Conservatories FULL ROOFING SERVICE Services HANDS 07764 405136 Commercial & Domestic jazzyschoolofmotoring.co.uk PVCu + Double Glazing Osborne Place Painting Slates / Tiles Main Street, Abbeytown 32 years in the Driver Training Repairs External Painting Guttering Call Ryan on 016973 and Testing Profession. 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Acronym for in human form with horses Julie Ross Plumbing Chemist, Silloth: 016973 31394 Report by: Tommy Legs unexplained sight in the ears and tail (5) 07805 045052 The BRITANICA HAV sky (3) 27. Contemporary of Kandy Shop Community Bus Dave 016973 31785 July started off very busy then brought wheat from 31. Lembit ____. Former Badger, Ratty and Mole 016973 31843 Com'ty Bus Lawrence 016973 31257 then became quiet, however Vyborg and the MARCEL Liberal MP (4) - created by Kenneth KL Express Community Grants: 01900 325013 32. Dark (5) Grahame (4) 016973 33033 Crime Stoppers: 0800 555 111 seven ships visited the port. brought fertilizer from Safi. KGN Admin & Event Serv’s 33. Shakespearean 28. Memorial service 94) Dental Emergency: 01228 603620 The first was the Near the end of the 07590 827813 character from The 29. 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Page 14 local news - for you - by you - about you - free to you - local news The First Bank Mill Horticultural Show As part of our programme and asked them to grow and obtained from our web site CHILDREN’S SECTION 36 Flowering plant in a pot for fund raising at Bank enter their biggest Pumpkin. www.bankmillnurseries. 1 Pre School Picture of a flower 37 Foliage plant in a pot Mill Nurseries, Beckfoot for It would be nice if we could co.uk or by telephoning 01900 (From our Web Site) 38 One stem Gladioli various charities, we will on get entries from a lot of 881340. 2 4 – 5 Years Painting a stone 39 Four fresh herbs in a tumbler 17th September be staging our schools. Even if you are not Bank Mill has had a 3 Coloured Drawing of a Butterfly 40 One bloom H.T. Rose first Horticultural Show. This interested in gardening there successful year so far in raising (From our Web Site) 41 7 Sweet Peas event will help to help raise are other classes, for example funds for the Air Ambulance, 4 Garden on a Plate 42 A Small bowl Nasturtiums money for Abbeytown Abbey Baking and Handicrafts, so MacMillan Nurses, Age 5 6 – 7 Years Handwriting (See appendix) 43 3 Pansies Restoration. join in and make the event a Concern, Multiple Sclerosis 6 Painting a Plant Pot 44 3 Dahlias Invitations have been success. and hopefully we will have a 7 Garden on a plate FLORAL ART SECTION sent out to people within a Entries must be staged good day on Saturday 17th 8 8 – 9 Years Handwriting (See appendix) 45 A Vase of cut flowers ten mile radius but is open by 10:30am on Saturday September for the Abbey. 9 Driftwood Creature 46 A small bowl of floating flowers to everyone no matter how 17th September, before our The marquee will be used on 10 Garden on a Tray (bowl not to exceed 9” overall) far they wish to travel or Judges take over. Judges have Sunday, again, to raise funds 11 10–11 Years Handwriting (See appendix) 47 An arrangement of cut flowers. send in their entries. We are all been appointed from for the Abbey. A selection of Painting of Nature Reserve Wildlife 48 “From the Garden” (an exhibit of Foliage) (From our Web Site) 49 “Candle Light” an exhibit to include a candle not wishing to tread on local outside the area. Flowers and stall holders will be present, Seashore in a Shoe Box 50 “Simply Red” organisations who are doing Vegetables are being judged displaying food, drink and BAKING SECTION 51 “Take five flowers” a marvellous job but we feel by the horticultural staff from crafts of various description. 12 1 White Loaf 52 “Autumn Glory” that some towns are missing Newton Rigg College. Another event is being 13 1 Apple Plate Cake 53 “Party Time” (a table arrangement) out on the fun of a show. The Mayor of Allerdale, planned on October 2nd 14 3 Buns Rock 54 “Twist and Turn” (a modern design) We have supplied Mr J Holliday will officially to raise funds for Silloth 15 3 Gingerbread Squares (Table space for these 8 classes restricted to 24”) Pumpkin seeds to schools open the show at 12:30pm Convalescent Home and Save 16 3 Sausage Rolls FRUIT & VEGETABLE SECTION within a fifteen mile radius Information can be the Children. 17 3 Scones Fruit 55 4 Cooking Apples 18 3 Shortbread Rounds 56 4 Desert Apples 8-9 YEARS 19 1 Victoria Sandwich (No icing sugar on top) 57 4 Plums Poem Entries LEISURE 20 Jar Chutney 58 A Saucer of Soft Fruit Please use the appropriate age class by William Henry Davies 21 Jar Blackcurrant Jam 59 1 Cucumber What is this life if, full of care, 22 Jar Strawberry Jam 60 4 Tomatoes We have no time to stand and stare. 23 Jar Lemon Curd 61 5 Cherry Tomatoes 10-11 YEARS No time to stand beneath the boughs 24 Jar Marmalade 62 4 Beetroot THE WOMAN OF WATER and stare as long as sheep or cows. 25 Jar Rum Butter 63 4 Broad Beans by Adrian Mitchell No time to see, when woods we pass, HANDICRAFT SECTION 64 4 Runner Beans There once was a woman of water Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass. 26 Hand made Toy 65 4 Carrots Refused a wizard her hand, No time to see, in broad daylight, 27 Home made Card 66 4 Courgettes So he took the tears from a statue Streams full of stars, like skies at night. 28 Home made Cushion 67 4 Leeks And the weight from a grain of sand, No time to turn at Beauty’s glance, 29 Humorous Photograph with caption 68 1 Marrow And he drained the dark from midnight, And watch her feet, how they can dance. 30 Holiday Photograph 69 4 Onions from Sets And the height from a cypress tree, No time to wait till her mouth can 31 An article of double knitting 70 4 Onions from Shallots And he squeezed the sap from a comet, enrich that smile her eyes began. 32 An article in counted Cross Stitch 71 4 Coloured Potatoes And he charmed the brains from a bee. A poor life this if, full of care, 33 An article of embroidery 72 4 White Potatoes And he soured the mixture with thunder we have no time to stand and stare. 34 A watercolour picture 73 5 Vegetables in a basket And he stirred it with ice from hell, 35 A photograph 74 An unusual shaped Vegetable or Fruit APPENDIX And the woman of water drank it down FLORAL SECTION 75 A Corn Dolly And she changed into a well. 6-7 YEARS Flowers & Plants 76 A Scarecrow THE EAGLE There once was a woman of water By Alfred, Lord Tennyson Who was changed into a well, He clasps the crag with crooked hands; And the well smiled up at the wizard Close to the sun in lonely lands, And down down down that old wizard fell... ringed with the azure world, he stands. Silloth Group Medical Practice The wrinkled sea beneath him crawls; He watches from his mountain walls, OPENING TIMES: 8am – 6:30pm and like a thunderbolt he falls. Tel No: 016973 31309 Fax No: 016973 32834 RULES 1 All exhibits must be the work of the Exhibitor. 2 Exhibits are to be staged either between 4pm and 7pm on Friday or 8am to 10:30am on the morning of the show. Don’t Be Left Out Of The SURGERY 3 All exhibits must be removed between 4pm and 5pm on the day of the show during which time prize money will be paid. CLOSED 4 Labels must be collected on arrival and attached to exhibits by exhibitors 2011 Flu Campaign! Please note that the Surgery 5 Exhibitors must provide their own plates, vases etc. for classes will be closed between 1-5pm 6 No person except the authorised personnel will be allowed in the Marquee during the judging of exhibits If you are over 65 years of age or suffer from on : 7 Entries limited to one entry per person in each class. one of the following: Tuesday 20th September 8 Entry Fees – 40 per entry. – Children’s entries free. Chronic respiratory disease, including asthma Wednesday 19th October 9 Prizes- 1st, 2nd & 3rd. Unless otherwise stated no prize will be awarded unless entries pronounced of sufficient merit. (requiring continuous or repeated use of inhaled This is for educational training 10 Management can‘t be held responsible for loss or damage to any exhibit and/or container or systemic steroids (i.e. Prescription of certain purposes for all surgery staff. 11 The decision of the Judges will be final. Between the hours of 1-5 pm 12 Scoring for trophies 1st – 3 points 2nd – 2 points 3rd – 1 point steroids within 6 months of the beginning of the flu reporting period), CHOC will take all Emergency 13 The submitting of an entry by an exhibitor will be regarded as an acknowledgement and an agreement to the foregoing rules. calls on 03000 247 247 Asthma with previous exacerbations requiring hospital admissions in the last 12 months, ENTRANCE FORM Chronic heart disease * Chronic kidney disease WASTED APPOINTMENTS! Chronic liver disease * Diabetes * Pregnant Please remember to cancel BANK MILL NURSERIES - HORTICULTURAL SHOW - Saturday 17th September 2011 Have had a stroke or a TIA your appointments if not (www bankmillnurseries.co.uk ) Suffer from MS or other diseases of the central required. CHILDREN’S SECTION 1 - 11 BAKING SECTION 12 - 25 nervous system. Since January of this year we HANDICRAFT SECTION 26 - 35 FLOWERS & PLANTS 36 - 44 Are a carer for the elderly or disabled, or a have had 566 appointments FLORAL ART SECTION 45 - 54 FRUIT & VEGETABLE SECTION 55 - 74 Wasted. patient in a long stay residential home. Number of DNA appointments A CORN DOLLY 75 SCARECROW 76 Immunosuppression JAN = 58 INTER SCHOOL EVENT – BIGGEST PUMPKIN You are invited to attend either the surgery or FEB = 75 Name: one of the following clinics being held at: MARCH = 121 Abbeytown Hall, Friday 7th October, 10am—12pm APRIL = 63 MAY = 90 Address: Silloth Church Hall, Monday 10th October, 9am—12pm JUNE = 88 Silloth Surgery, Friday 14th October, 9am—12pm JULY = 71 Silloth Surgery, Friday 21st October, 9am—12pm Never forget your appointment NO APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED again!! We are currently Please let us know if you require a home visit for looking into a system where you would receive a text Telephone: your vaccination (even if we visited you last year) If you are over 65 also ask about having a message reminder for any future appointments. pneumococcal vaccination at the same time Mobile: If this is something you would Please note that we are unable to give the flu be interested in, please help vaccination to anyone who does not meet the us by letting us know your Please enter me in the following classes: above criteria. mobile phone number.

ALL NEW PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP Would you like to have a say about the services provided here at Silloth Group Medical Practice. If so, we would like to hear your views. By providing your email details we can Total Number of Classes: Fee: add them to a contact list that will mean we can contact you by email every now and again to ask you a question or two. If you would like to get involved please complete a contact form Children’s entries 1 – 11 No charge which can be obtained from the surgery or please ring for one to be sent out to you. All Other Classes 40p each local news - for you - by you - about you - free to you - local news Page 15 Train with the Tigers Junior Golfers

Report & Photo by: Jimmy Lettice for next season so just a little of each and every one. push and hopefully we can Training is on Tuesdays Silloth Junior Team L–R: Oliver Neilly, Luke Graham, Michael Martin, Andy Hill, Silloth Tigers rugby put together two squads of and Thursdays with a Hannah Smith and Brandon Hodgson pre-season fitness and players. If we can attract a 6:30pm start. Younger kids Report & Photo by: team building sessions are few more player young or old from 14 to 16 year olds can Mark Smith the bounce. Away victories straight shoot out between well under way under the we will be able to arrange and also train on a Monday night at Eden, Penrith and us and Carlisle and while we guidance of new first team play second team fixtures. from 6pm to 7pm. The defence of our Stoneyholme were followed may need Carlisle to lose one coach Mark Orchard. We are not looking to play After a spell playing just County Title is now well by two excellent wins at home of their remaining games Mark Orchard said: “We every week of the season but social rugby, Silloth have underway. to Carlisle and Brampton. three good wins may well be are trying to get as many if interest is there it is a good bounced back to compete Despite a disappointing This now leaves us with enough to secure the league. players old and new to attend option.” strongly in the Cumbria start to our campaign with three remaining home games The Junior Section would and hopefully retain a few New and old players League. away defeats to Brampton and still in the mix to win like to thank Vice Captain so that we can fulfil a few aged from 17 upwards are The new League and Carlisle our Junior’s the North West League and Mike Cowan for kindly second team fixtures. We more than welcome and as season starts on Saturday, showed the fighting spirit hopefully qualification for sponsoring new t-shirts for currently have around 20 no experience is required we September 3rd when which took them to their this year’s County Finals. our team, our juniors are players each training session will do our best to improve Silloth face a tough test at first County title in 11 years With other results still extremely grateful for your and have 28 player registered the playing and fitness skills Netherhall. by reeling off 5 wins on to come in it looks like a support.

Ninth Tennis Championships Thomas and Kian Orchard. take the doubles Under 9 while the boys’ The first week of the Beautifully still weather event was won by school holidays saw Silloth greeted the under 9 event Aaron McCarthy Tennis Club successfully giving the young players the who edged a close host its 9th year of club chance to show what they final against Shane competition. Internal club could do as Kieron Oliver Paden-Gale. events are an important part and Eve Fisher overcame Under 16 of any sporting club and are Max Paton and Sally The only wet often seen as the stepping Weightman respectively day of the week did stone to county success and to lift the silverware as little to dampen the this has applied to many Sally and Eve teamed up spirits of the older players from the club over to overcome Megan Heath players as Matthew the years. and Lana Maddison and Birkett showed how Events were held at Max gained some revenge consistent he has under 8, under 9, under 10 girls’ final. The doubles were overcame Libby Millican and by joining forces with cousin become by winning and under 16 and produced won by another newcomer Milly Henderson with Max Ryan Millican to beat Kieron his first Silloth some great Tennis and a few Abigail Mossop alongside completing the double as he and Josh Stoddart. championship. A closely With the adult events shocks along the way. With Becky Weightman who helped Josh Stoddart beat Under 10 fought tournament saw him still to play at the end of the some great weather it was Eve Fisher made it a finally overcome a spirited summer and a few social another fantastic week for memorable week for her effort from Kevin Brown occasions in the pipeline it the club who have been very family as she completed the in the semi final and then has been another exciting well supported this year by quadruple by winning the Matthew Middleton in the year for the club and it has Silloth Sports and Social singles and doubles by first final with Tom Beaty and been good to see new players Club. beating Leah Richardson impressive newcomer Jamie such as Jamie, Nathaniel Under 8 in the singles and then Dixon winning the doubles Mossop and Lana taking An excellent comeback teaming up with her to event. part. from Max Paton against Thomas Gale saw him retain his title with Anna Fisher SOLWAY HOLIDAY VILLAGE beating newcomer Milly Henderson in an exciting SILLOTH-ON-SOLWAY

It’s all going on every day at Solway. WILLIAMSON FENCING SUPPLIES Come and visit us any time, day WINTERS passes available for our swimming GARDEN GATES pool and 9 hole Golf course. & FENCES Professional Installation Small entrance fee to visit our Family farm and children’s pet corner, feed the animals and see the reindeer. Newspapers Plywood Sheets, Railway Annual membership now available Magazines HYDRAULIC HOSE Sleepers, Decking, Posts, MANUFACTURER for our 3 bars and live entertainment Find out the latest from reception, Sweets, Rock Novelties Strainers, Square Timber Rails, Galvanised & Wooden facilities. 016973 31236 Greetings Cards Gates, Purlins, Wire Staples Plasson Water Fittings Caravans for Sale from just £5,995, or visit the Web Site: Postcards Sawdust & Shavings part exchange welcome or move your www.hagansleisure.co.uk Gifts, Toys existing static to us. Faxing & Photocopying Stocking all Galvanised Livestock Equipment, Fully Residential Park Homes for sale. Solway Holiday Village Eden Street, Gates, Feeders, Cubicles, etc Tourers and tents also welcome. Skinburness Drive Silloth-on-Solway Stank End Farm, Abbeytown, CA7 4PW Caravans and chalets available for Silloth-on-Solway Shop: 016973 31323 hire, chalets available all year. CA7 4QQ PO: 016973 32957 Tel: 016973 61044, Mobile: 07711 144050 Page 16 local news - for you - by you - about you - free to you - local news Veteran Seagulls Dress-Up Award for Jimmy

Jimmy Lettice with his second Volunteer Award Silloth Rugby Club also been assistant coach for Development Officer and the West Cumbria under all rounder Jimmy Lettice 13/14 squad. They end their Report by: Gareth Lewis funds. The 35 mile trip round early. Whether he wore a out to be. has recently received his season with a regional final The annual Silloth AFC the north Solway coast was dress or not is a mystery! For the first time we are second Rugby Volunteer at Penrith against other (the Seagulls) fund raising a punishing task for the Finally though, the on course to break through Award from Rugby HQ at parts of cumbria. Top scouts bike ride took place on 31st grannies, but with regular biggest thank you has to the £1,000 barrier of money Twickenham. and coaching staff from July, and it would turn out to liquid breaks at every village be for everybody who raised for the club! All of To get one is special but Newcastle Falcons will be be a record breaking event! a journey time of nine hours sponsored the lads taking us at Silloth AFC have to receive his second award there to identify any talent On a sunny Sunday was quite respectable! We part in the bike ride. been overwhelmed by the is great news for the club. It they can help develop. morning fourteen glamorous had a couple of scraped Without your support and goodwill shown towards the was presented at a special Jimmy has recently grannies and their support knees along the way and generosity this year’s bike football club and we would evening at Penrith rugby relaunched training for the rider (aka Gaz Lewis, for an ill advised detour into ride would not have been the just like to say that it is very club. Jimmy has spent a lot junior section on a monday whom a fund raising bike a cow field, but in the end massive success it has turned much appreciated. of his spare time assisting night. Anyone aged between ride is still pre-season everybody got back to Silloth in many community rugby 14 and 16 is welcome at the training) set off from the in one piece. projects and tournaments club. There are skills and Bastion at Eden Street This fund raising bike in schools and clubs drills and lots of no pressure on what would be an epic ride was initiated by Seagulls’ Aegon Mens Tennis throughout Cumbria. For rugby, just regular healthy adventure. The fabulous manager John Slack six years In April Chris Whittle straight sets. We became the the last three years he has exercise. fourteen were sporting ago, but even he had to admit took a team to compete in County Champions! their posh frocks and they that this year was the biggest the Cumbria AEGON men’s We qualified into the certainly got a reaction as success for the event by a tennis league consisting of regional play off finals North of England they paraded along Criffel long way. Chris Whittle, Scott Whittle, as Cumbria champions Regional against Street. Firstly, I must thank John Carruthers, Richard resulting in a tough match the other top teams For those people out and assistant manager Liam Burns, David Smith, Lee against Sunderland puma eg Blackburn, about for the Kite Festival Wilson for organising the Burrel, William Bailiff, centre. We went 4-2 up and Manchester, the sight of a group of cyclists bike ride and being our chief Rafal Ruszkowski, Lindsay were through to the Regional Newcastle, etc. As in drag would have been fundraiser whilst out on the Ferguson and William Finals to face a team from you can imagine an unexpected one, but road. Secondly, I’d like to Dolling. Hull (Cottingham). the travelling costs definitely the highlight of thank the rest of the Seagulls The first match started The final was played will be immense their day! In fact our bunch who came together for a well with a 12-0 victory away at Wigton Tennis Club on and we are looking of cross dressing bikers great day; Adam Carr, Andy at Ullswater and Eden. We Sunday 24th July with the for any kind of were the centre of attention Hinde, Andy Hardman, then had some great results, team from Hull arriving sponsorship, in any in every village we passed David Brough, Sam Brough, winning Kirby Stephen at bright and early. The Wigton form, to enable through. From the dart Conor Barlow, Isaac Cork, home 12-0, Ullswater and team consisting of Chris a team from this players at Kirkbride, the Graeme Dixon, Ryan Hanley, Eden at home 10-2 and then Whittle, Richard Burns, area, to compete hikers at Bowness-on-Solway Paul Hayton, Gareth Lewis, Kirby Stephen away 12-0, David Smith and Lee Burrell in the Top Ten and locals at Port Carlisle, Lewis Mulla, John Slack with a special result coming won all 6 matches, including league. If you can Glasson and Abbeytown and Steven Tinnion. Also form Lindsay Ferguson, 4 singles and 2 doubles. help, please contact everybody welcomed the a special mention to Colin beating Nick Walls, a Wigton Tennis Club have Chris Whittle on ‘lady’ Seagulls with a smile Blakely who had to do his Cumbria county player, in now qualified to play in the 07714 189634. and a few quid for the club bike ride a couple of days SILLOTH DARTS LEAGUE AGM FRIDAY 12th AUGUST 2011 Silloth Rugby Club Meeting will be held in the JUNIOR TRAINING Social Club at 7:15pm Election of Committee, for 14 -16 year old Review of all rules and any other issues A member from teams wishing to enter for the 2011/12 on Monday Nights 6pm - 7pm season must attend to register and pay entry fees Any Proposals Are To Be Given Autumn Deal In Writing Prior To Meeting. Baby, Child, Pet or your own Portraits Wheyrigg Hall Hotel £99 OFFER Peter will set a portable studio up and take the photographs. You Skills And Drills will view the pictures then choose Improve All Aspects Of Your Game an 18” x 12” print which will be Get Fitter And Stronger supplied mounted & framed Fresh Cooked Food Just Join In (further prints are an extra cost). Meals Every day Noon to 9pm All Welcome To find out more, call: Function Room for Special Events No Experience Needed Peter McRobert tel: 016973 32180 Abbeytown, Tel: 016973 61242