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INTERIOR & EXTERIOR st Contact Easter Day Sonrise Service 1 April 6.30am on Orton Scar DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL Steve Thompson Short open-air service to greet the risen Lord Jesus 07718 742677 / 01931 717566 Wrap up warm and come out to Raise Howe on the east side of Orton Scar (just above 01931 716304 Ash Hill, Rosgill ,Penrith CA10 2QX the cattle grid on the Appleby road). Appleby Town band will be there to accompany Mob:07588578980 the hymns. All worshippers are invited back afterwards to the home of David and Christine Merritt, at Rookery Barn, Raisbeck for breakfast. The Herald 100 years ago March/April 1918 March Usual March weather to 20th; spring-like 21st-28th; snowed 29th, Good Friday. Easter was dull, cold, and snowy. The War now costs £200million a month, raised by Government borrowing. A.I. Carr/Sandy

The Rev. J. Whiteside formerly Vicar of Shap, is now Rector of Plumstead, Norfolk; his son Capt. C.H.M.Whiteside, 7th Border Regiment was slain on 1st Oil Gas LPG November 1916; a new altar to his memory is now in Plumstead Church. Plumbing W. Fleming’s Shap branch (grocer) is down to 5 staff, due to the War, so will close every Thursday, and at 6pm on Monday to Wednesday, 8pm on Friday and No job too small Saturday. He’s still collecting eggs for wounded soldiers. (His main shop in Penrith does this too - 1588 eggs collected in February1918) Two weekdays are now meatless all over UK, by Government order. New Greenaway Crossings crimes include hoarding food and wasting or damaging it. Meat rationing begins Wandsworth Gardens on 7th April. Apply in late March for permit for up to 10lbs of sugar for Shap CA10 3PE jam-making. Penrith’s Workhouse Guardians lost patience with Shap’s and said “Take your Call Sandy on people away in 12 months or sooner”. Shap, “Well we’ve got 12 months. Adjourn it”. They then wrote to KS’s: “Can you take our people? Penrith’s 01931 716542 throwing us out”. The Chairman, “Yes we’ve read of this. We’ll think about it”. Lost from Mount Pleasant Hoff, mid-January, 5 Blackfaced ewes – M. R. Atkinson, Sleddale Hall. One of Wet Sleddale’s Nobles, Mr Thomas Noble, 6 Woodville Terrace, Shap, platelayer on the railway, was working in his gang at the Tollbar, Monday 18th, pm; downpour, they went to hut, he fell back, dead; heart attack. Was 59, married with 2 children. Big funeral 22nd. April Snowed 29th March; bitterly cold till final week of April. Nothing grew. Two swallows seen on 15th near Penrith. Sapper James Lowis, Royal Engineers (Australian Section), son of Mrs. and late Mr. George Lowis, The Hermitage, Shap, was on leave at start of April and Glyn Jones married Miss Laurie Inman, youngest daughter of Mrs. Inman, Church View, Shap, and the late Dr. Inman of , in a military wedding in Shap Church (full) on 30th March, taken by the Vicar of Crosby Ravensworth, Shap vicar Funeral Directors being ill at the time. Reception at Church View. Honeymoon in Southport. A Complete, Professional Caring Shap’s V. A. D. Whist Drive and Dance, Easter Monday in the Public Hall had Sympathetic Service, 76 players. Proceeds £14.4s.8d. (now £1138) to POW’s Fund. All Areas Covered, Penrith’s Workhouse Guardians will take Shap’s people for 10s.6d a week each, Private Chapel of Rest ie at cost, + 2s.6d per week each backdated to January 1st. But Shap’s Guardians now have a choice, for KS’s Guardians are also willing to have them. 12 Battlebarrow, Appleby-in-, Shap Farmers Red Cross Committee (Hon. Sec. J. G. Lowis) are holding a Whist th Cumbria. CA16 6XS Drive and Dance in the Public Hall on Friday 12 April. Tel: 017683 51569 A house-owner in Station Terrace is wasting water, Shap UDC heard. He is to stop this. Hugh Jones Glyn Jones All men born between 1895 – 1899 are to be called up. SHAP WITH SHAP RURAL PARISH COUNCIL Guardians are to repaint Shap Workhouse, as it’s their Children’s Home at present. ANNUAL PARISH MEETING Meat is now rationed, and coal soon will be, at 1cwt per house per week, half TUESDAY, 17th APRIL 2018 at 7.30pm what’s needed. Income tax now swallows 1/3 of your income. Bacon, sugar (rationed), tobacco, matches, alcohol, are all dearer. Postage is going up. Trains Memorial Hall – Main Room are fewer. Topics: Died at Shap, 30th March, Mary Clark, aged 85; buried at Gt. Asby on 3rd April. Shap Swimming Pool Shap Guardians, mid April: “Will it be safe to visit our people in Penrith Developments with the Community Building Workhouse now?” – (So plainly, Penrith and KS have not yet sent word of their Devolution of Services decisions. Perhaps the Herald was where they first read of them.) Shap the way Forward War news – Mr. W. Fleming’s two shops (Penrith and Shap) collected 2778 eggs in March, 2124 of which were sent to London’s Military hospitals, and 654 If any member of the public wishes to have any other matter included at to Penrith’s. The eggs, all given, are worth 4d each (now £1.20). the meeting, please advise the Clerk by Friday 6th April Missing since 24th March, Private Benjamin Howe, husband of Mrs. Howe, – by telephoning 716743 or 716386 Robinson Trees, Shap, the pre-War postie from Shap to Maulds Meaburn, he is Everyone will be made most welcome one of four brothers, all now in the army. Please see Market Cross notice board for agenda which will be Wounded, now in hospital, all three sons Mr. Anthony Davis, Wet Sledddale. available from 13th April 2017 Died of heart-failure in Palestine’s heat, 31st January, the late Mr. J. Moffat’s (Kings Arms Hotel, Shap) elder son Trooper William Moffat, nephew of Miss Moffat, Bampton. He went to Shap Boys School, then on to Mr. Briggs school, SHAP - THE WAY FORWARD Sockbridge*. He joined the W & C Yeomanry, thence Lincs. Regt. His troopship Shap Parish Council is beginning a new survey of the village, its was torpedoed, and he was six hours in the sea, one of the few survivors. He was residents and future needs. They are contacting you to ask if there are in hospital after for six months. His younger brother has been in the army in any aspects you would like to see addressed. France since 1916. Trooper William died aged 36. (*Briggs Commercial School Your suggestions will be included in a questionnaire that will be later moved to Penrith, a well-known training place for business careers. The produced in due course and distributed around the village. Yeomanry went for the affluent.) To contact the Parish Council email: [email protected] Died of wounds in France, Mr. T. Little’s eldest son; TL = of Shap Beck, but his or post a note through the door at the Market Cross. eldest son Lance-Corporal James Little, had gone to Langwathby pre-War; married, no children. As a boy, he went to Clifton School near Penrith. Please let us have your response by Monday 14th May. Thank you. Joke: Farmer, to local Food Controller: Look I’ve a dead sheep here. FC: What?? You can’t bill a whole sheep at once! Shap Parish Council are planning to create a brand new Jeremy Goodwin community tennis facility in the village, by reinstating and modernising one or more of the old courts, and they are keen to hear your views. 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How often? would like to thank all the kind Short term support Perhaps you're a tennis coach or enthusiast who could for busy people volunteer some time? people of Shap who have gone To give your thoughts and feedback please e-mail Laura Kay out of their way to help him See www.chloerandall.com or call me on 01931 717480 at [email protected] with contact details, over the last year or two. or call Jean Jackson on 01931 716671. VILLAGE DIary April Highlights Performances Sat14th 9.30am -12.00pm Coffee Morning The Bower Shap Memorial Hall Saturday 28th April at 7.30pm Sun 15th 2.30-4.30pm Bowling Open Day The Bower ‘Hymn to Love – Homage to Piaf’ Sat 28th 7.30pm Highlights ‘Hymn to Love’ Memorial Hall A Theatre by the Lake & York Theatre Royal co-production In a Manhattan hotel room in New York, Edith Piaf rehearses for her last May US concert. But for Piaf the hotel holds memories. Eight years earlier in the same Sun 13th 7.30pm Harp/Guitar Duo Concert St Michael’s hotel she had telephoned her lover, boxer Marcel Cerdan, begging him to overcome Sun 27th 1-4.30pm Open Garden & Teas The Hermitage his fear of flying and leave France to be with her. Hours later she heard the terrible news that his plane had crashed. Marcel was dead.

Past, present, and future merge in this thrilling performance by Olivier Award- Claiming Dates nominated actress Elizabeth Mansfield. An extraordinary musical homage to Piaf, Saturday 2nd June Evergreen Coffee Morning Memorial Hall Hymn to Love explores love, loss and longing with 13 of Piaf’s songs, each given Sunday 3rd June Hike for Highlights Shap to Crosby R. fresh meaning in vibrant new translations. Passionate, memorable and unmissable Saturday 16th June Ottovoce Concert St Michael’s theatre. Friday 29th June Domino Drive for Playgroup Memorial Hall Saturday 30th June Garage Sale and Open Gardens ‘A triumph!’ The Independent ‘Mansfield delivers the famous songs superbly’ The Guardian Saturday 1st September Village Show Suitable for aged 14+ - occasional strong language and adult themes Saturday 29th September Fool’s Gold folk duo and harvest meal Sunday 4th November Fool’s Gold present ‘Beat The Drum’ Tickets: Adult: £10 Conc.:£9 Age14-18s: £5 Family (2 Adults and 2 14-18s): £25 Bookings: Tel. 01931 716273 or online at www.highlightsnorth.co.uk Saturday 1st December St Michael’s Domino Drive

Saturday 8th December St Michael’s Christmas Fair 12th May ‘Gone Cuckoo’, Orton Market Hall 7.30pm Tel 015396 24732 20th May ‘Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra at Crosby Ravensworth Shap Local History Society 7.30pm Tel. 07584251352

Monday 23rd April ‘Smoke over Shap’ Hike for Highlights - On Sunday 3rd June multiple walks will be Speaker: Jean Scott-Smith taking place to/from various village halls that are used as venues for Highlights Rural Touring events. In our area walkers will leave Monday 21st May AGM followed by Members' evening Shap and Orton village halls and walk to Crosby Ravensworth to Unless otherwise stated, meetings are held in the Green Room starting 7.30 pm arrive in time for tea followed by entertainment. Walkers will be entrance on the left hand side of the Memorial Hall. asked for a minimum donation to take part and in return will receive Visitors are welcome at any time, £3.50 per meeting. free admission to the tea and entertainment. Every £1 raised will be doubled by the Arts Council so please try and help us to raise funds A new book about Shap Shap Local History Society are working on a new publication, to be called to enable Highlights to continue to bring top class performances to The Book of Shap, and would like to hear from anyone interested in our villages. making a contribution. Do you have any memories of clubs, activities, past More details will follow. See the Shap website or tel. Janet 716273 events or people? We are also looking for old photographs of village life which may not be in our archives. These will be scanned and returned. The family of Derrek Holder would like to thank family, neighbours and Please get in touch! Liz Amos (01931 716244) Jean Jackson (01931 716671) friends for all their help and kindness during his illness. A special thank you to Tom and Kath Sanderson and Ian and Floss Ratcliffe for their help BAMPTON PLANTS AND PRODUCE BRING AND BUY FAIR and patience over the past 2 years. Also, thank you to the generosity of all IN AID OF HOSPICE AT HOME the people that put in donations of £141.74 to Shap church and £291.74 to SUNDAY 20 MAY 2018 10AM – 3PM Dementia UK. BAMPTON MEMORIAL HALL – PARKING AVAILABLE IN THE FIELD St Michael’s Church SHAP BOWLING CLUB Easter Coffee Morning SPRING COFFEE MORNING Eden Community Saturday 31st March At The Bower, Memorial Park Learning & Skills 10 – 11.30am in church SATURDAY 14th APRIL 2018 Bring & Buy Cake Stall 9.30 to 12.00 noon COURSES STARTING IN 2018 Raffle ~ Cakes/preserves ~ Bric a brac FREE Basic Maths & English courses plus GCSEs & ESOL Easter BOWLING OPEN DAY FREE ICT courses: Beginners ICT, craft activities SUNDAY 15th APRIL 2018 Also: French, Spanish, German, Make a Silver Spinner Ring, Silk Fusion for children 2.30 to 4.30pm Jewellery-making as a Micro-Business, Acrylics 1 day Workshops, Everybody welcome – Come along and try Felt Vessels & Fabulous Felt Jewellery/Corsage, Hill Skills & Navigation Fell Walking for Beginners Shap Evergreen Club Outings For more info contact us on 2nd May 2018 - Oswaldtwistle Mills Tel: 01931716447 or 5th June2018 - Windermere with optional boat ride Email: [email protected] (not included in the bus fare) Or check out our website: Anyone wishing to join us please ring www. cumbria.gov.uk/learningandskills Elsie Hodgson on 716517 or Mavis Walsh on 716560. Fare £12 payable when booking please. Shap Swimming Pool is the highest open-air swimming pool in the UK. Following a major refurbishment of the Open Garden Shap Evergreen Club pool we are looking to recruit Lifeguards for the new At The Hermitage Spring Coffee Morning season, which runs from May to September 2018. th Applicants will need to hold a suitable STA or NPLQ qualification and must be Sunday 27 May Saturday 2nd June available to work flexible shifts including some weekends. 1-4.30pm In Shap Memorial Hall 10-11.30am Your responsibilities will include: close supervision of the pool and surrounding Afternoon Teas Admission £1 to include areas, pool water testing and recording and maintaining a clean and safe tea, coffee and biscuits environment in and around the pool. Proceeds for Raffle, & various stalls We offer: good rates of pay, holiday pay, statutory sick pay (if entitled), pension St Michael’s Church scheme (if entitled) All welcome

Please contact Bev on 07512 466172 or email [email protected] for more information and an application form th Bampton REMOTE Cinema Saturday 30 June Please note: Saturday 21 April: La La Land Applicants should hold an up–to-date DBS check or be willing to undertake a Garage Sale and (2016 USA) cert 12A, 128 mins, check prior to the start of their employment. Open Gardens Comedy | Drama | Music | Musical | Romance If you would like to enter a SHAP YOUNG PEOPLE’S LOTTERY Playgroup/Swimming Pool Find us at: www.facebook.co.uk/ Bamptonvillagecinema or garage or have your garden 12th January 9th February open to the public £100 Catherine Fairer £100 Lisa Millican http://www.bamptonlakedistrict.org.uk/ please contact Val Hale 716326 £10 Margaret Davies £10 Edna Slack bampton-cinema.html You’ve got to be in it to win it! Contact Glenis if you would like to join tel 716484 for further information School Report for Shap Today March 2018 Opening times– please visit our website for confirmation of summer opening times from 1st April Since coming back to school after half term we seem to have been beset with problems which resulted in us closing for two days due to Call in, visit our website www.theoldcourthouse.org or heating failure. The following week the snow forced us and most of the other email [email protected] for further details schools in Cumbria to close for a further three days! about any of our activities It is certainly good to have the children back in school as we had so much ‘A Country Doctor – A lifetime in General Practice’ planned for the spring term. All the KS2 children were invited to a ‘pop up’ planetarium in Maulds Meaburn village hall. The children and the staff had a Talk and book signing with Dr.Brian Frost-Smith to be rearranged keep an eye out for posters or on our website for details. fantastic time and were treated to a spectacular show. We celebrated World Book Day slightly later than planned due to the snow but Wordsworth Trust Events (see Playgroup advertisement for more details) had a great day! Children and staff dressed up as a book character and brought Tuesday 3rd April – ‘Mother Nature’ Rucksack of Rhymes 1000 – 1100 along the book that they were from. We had Alice in Wonderland, Tintin, Willy Craft Session 1100 – 1200 Wonka, Horrid Henry and Stick Man to name but a few. Tuesday 15th May - Rucksack of Rhymes ‘Plants & Flowers’ 1000 – 1100 As part of Moving Mountains the children in Y5/6 worked alongside Mrs Grose and other volunteers from church to produce some really lovely paper flowers Wordsworth Trust Creative Writing which were displayed in church on Mothering Sunday. Monthly sessions with Susan Allen. Please contact us for details. On Monday 12th March the reception children and the children in Y1 and 2 had a visit to Walby Park Farm as part of their topic on farming. The children had a Exhibitions very exciting day and came back to school full of excitement at seeing ferrets, April - Join the Dots - artwork produced by members of the community alpacas, lambs as well as having a great time in the play area! You may have that reflects outdoor spaces in the local landscape that are special to those living here. also seen a variety of tractors on the school playground which parents and Various associated activities will be taking place. friends have brought in for the children to see. 4th – 17th May ‘GREEN’ featuring work by Deborah Windsor inspired by plants. The KS2 children took part in a gymnastics competition at Appleby and the two Workshops – ‘Printmaking without a press for begionners’ teams came 2nd and 4th in their groups. Well done! 5th May – 0930 – 1330 Linocut and Collagraph Printing We are celebrating Sport Relief at school and the children are having taster 12th May – 0930 – 1330 Linocut, Monoprint and Trace Monoprint sessions in karate, Zumba, circuit training as well as taking part in scooter 19th May – 5th June YDNP ‘Verges’ – display of photographs taken by the late Judy activities, cricket and running a daily mile. School council have arranged a Dunford of Orton competition to design a sports shirt and the children have made a donation to 16th – 24th June EVAN Art Trail Sport Relief as they are coming to school in sports kit all week. st th FOSS are holding a ‘Big Breakfast’ on Sunday 25th March in the school hall. 1 – 14 August ‘Heritage of the Fells – ponies past, present and for the future’ th th Our Easter service is at 2pm in church on Wednesday 28th March and you are 8 – 19 September – ‘Craft & Conflict’ Highlights Contemporary Craft Tour th all very welcome to attend. Sunday 9 September – Makers Market

Best wishes Anne Maud Headteacher 2019 Calendar Photo Competition – We are very pleased to announce that we made £160 profit for The Old Courthouse from the sale of 2018 calendars. Thank Shap School 100 Club Winners you to all those who submitted images. We are now seeking images for our 2019 calendar. We would like to include images that show the scenery of the area or re- January - Kimberley Harron B Johnston flect the community spirit of Shap or any of the surrounding villages and hamlets. February - Heather Manning Karen Leicester-Gee Images will be selected for the calendar and then visitors will have the opportunity to March - Val Sowerby Heather Manning Elsie Hodgson vote for their favourite image which will form the front cover of the calendar. Pho- tos can be colour or black and white. Entries should be submitted as an A4 Land- Are you a member yet? scape Print on Photo Quality Paper and delivered to The Old Courthouse in an enve- Don’t miss out on the opportunity to win £75 every fortnight! lope marked “Calendar Photo” by Thursday 31st May Any images that are selected All welcome to join and you don’t have to have children at the school for use in the calendars should be available in a suitable electronic format i.e. JPEG Ask at the school office for details or ring 01931 716274 at 300dpi. Westmorland Dales Landscape Partnership Scheme SHAP PLAYGROUP (at The Old Courthouse) Westmorland Dales Drop In Session A chance to find out more about the Westmorland Dales Landscape Partnership Scheme, Please support your local Playgroup. Everyone welcome. what’s happened to date, the plans for the future and how you may get involved. Please Softplay session £1 per child: Mondays 2-3 pm just turn up and say hello! Family sessions 0-5 years: Tue and Wed mornings 0945 - 1145 Friday 20th April 6:00 pm - 8:00pm, Market Hall, Orton Children FREE up to 6mths, 6 mths - 1 year £1.50, 1 - 5 years £3.00 (younger siblings £2) Tea/coffee £1 Call in for more details we will be happy to see you! Westmorland Dales Landscape Forum Tel: Playleader 01931 716484 Organisations and the general public are welcome to come along to find out more about Rhyme-time—Wednesday 25th April, 23rd May, 27th June 0945—1015 how the landscape has been shaped over time and the area’s rich natural and cultural heritage. Saturday 21st April, Market Hall, Orton RHEGED SOFT PLAY SESSIONS Free for those who attend Shap Playgroup : Morning Presentations Afternoon Heritage Walks, Archaeological Test Pitting Mon 16th April 1300—1500, Wed 9th & 16th May 10 - 1200 Booking for either session is essential. If you would like to go call in to book your place. You will need to have your own transport or arrange car share. ********************************************* Tell Us about Your Favourite Places in the Westmorland Dales As part of the Westmorland Dales Landscape Partnership Scheme we are asking people WORDSWORTH TRUST EVENTS FOR FAMILIES to map the places they value within the area using a newly developed web-based tool. Tuesday 3rd April – ‘Mother Nature’ Your input will help inform our funding application to Heritage Lottery in July Please 1000 – 1100 Rucksack of Rhymes Activities suitable for children 6mths to 5yrs follow the link on the front page of our website: www.thewestmorlanddales.org.uk 1100 – 1200 Craft Session Learn about William Wordsworth’s ideas and If you would like to get involved generally please contact David or Nicola on philosophy on nature and the environment, then create bug homes and craft 01539 540046 or email [email protected] animals from natural materials. Activities suitable for children aged 4 plus.

Police Update - Dog fouling in Shap has been reported to Eden Tuesday 15th May - 1000 – 1100 Rucksack of Rhymes ‘Plants & Flowers’ District Council’s Community Warden. There will be an increase in age 6mths to 5 years patrolling in the area. Failing to pick up after your dog can result in a Free admission - donations to The Old Courthouse appreciated £75 fine. Information about who is reposnsible can be reported to the Wardens by calling 01968 817817 or emailing: [email protected]. SHAP MEDICAL PRACTICE Information will be treated in confidence and will help us to target our patrols. Peggy Nut Croft, Shap, Penrith Cumbria CA10 3LW Drop-In at Shap Primary School Tel: 01931 716230 Fax 01931 716231 Second Monday of each month between 11am and 12 noon. Surgery times—8.30am - 6.30 pm Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri 8.30am—1.00pmThu Thursday evening clinic at Orton from 3.30pm CONTACT US: Contact police on 101, For emergency always call 999 The dispensary is closed for lunch between 1.30pm and 2.30pm Mon/Tues/Wed/Fri and PCSO 5206 Karen Dakin and PCSO 5133 Larmour. closes at 1.00pm on Thursdays. Surgery times may vary during holiday periods. The Email: [email protected] or [email protected] surgery is closed on public holidays and once a month from 1pm for Protected Learning www.twitter.com/cumbriapolice www.twitter.com/ulvpolice Time sessions for staff training. PLT Thursday 19th April, Wednesday 16th May, Thursday 14th June UPDATE FROM SHAP COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE Emergency arrangements In an emergency please contact NHS 111 (just dial 111 from your telephone). The trustees are pleased to announce the latest grants given; Telephoning for Results  Bowling Club £1,640 for external painting Please phone for the results of tests or investigations one week later after 10am.  Swimming Pool £1,250 – first instalment of 4 for refurbishment Ordering medication  Memorial Hall £2,000 towards new kitchen You can hand in repeat prescriptions or you can now order medication on our website, www.shapmedicalpractice.co.uk You must still allow two full working days notice.  The Old Courthouse £2,120 towards planned building works Child Health Clinic Our Health visitor is now Janice Loftas. The Health Clinic takes  Scouts £324 for flag, accessories and two portable stoves place at The Old Courthouse on the first Thursday of every month. Jane can be  Shap School £945 towards 3 day residential visit for 22 pupils contacted on 017683 54964. Eden Hearing Services- Hearing Aid Cleaning and Maintenance 10.30am to 12 Applications for next round of awards to be sent by 20th April, to Elaine Alli- noon 2nd Wednesday of the month, 11th April, 9th May, 13th June, 11th July son c/o Second Chance Charity Shop. Optician Clinic - for NHS eye test patients only - please ring 017683 53199 for appointment. CHURCH NEWS METHODIST CHURCH St.Michael's will be holding its 10.30am Every Sunday in the Abbey Coffee Shop except Annual Parochial Church Meeting st 1 April 10.30am St Michael’s in the Morning Chapel at church on Tuesday 10th April at 7 pm 15th April 4.00pm Church in School Rev. D. Milner 6th May 10.30am St Michael’s Mr Mel Harris Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting, so do come along if you 20th May 4.00pm Pentecost Praise in Memorial Hall would like to hear more about the church's activities.

Electoral roll: If you wish your name to be included on the electoral roll ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH for church membership please complete a form. Forms can be found in 30th March 12 – 3pm Good Friday Walk 1st April 10.30am Easter Day Communion Service church and are also available from Elaine Allison (tel.716771). 8th April 10.30am Lets Praise 15th April 10.30am Holy Communion Licensing of Rev. Sandra Ward 15th April 4.00pm Church in School Rev D. Milner Please come and celebrate with the Revd. Sandra Ward as she is 22nd April 10.30am Morning Praise Licensed as Associate Priest to the High Westmorland Parishes, with th 29 April 10.30am Joint Service with St Patrick’s at Bampton special responsibility for Orton with Tebay, on Tuesday 1st May, 6th May 10.30am Service led by Mr Mel Harris 8th May 9.30am Morning Prayer 7.30pm at All Saints’ Church, Orton, by the Archdeacon of Carlisle, 13th May 10.30am Holy Communion the Ven. Lee Townend. The service will be Evening Prayer and all are 20th May No morning service invited to share this occasion with her. Refreshments will follow. 20th May 4.00pm Pentecost Praise in Memorial Hall 27th May 10.30am Morning Praise St Michael’s Church presents Maire Ni Chathasaigh and Chris Newman in concert Wednesdays Holy Communion at 10am followed by coffee and chat except 28th March - Morning Prayer at 9.30am. Sunday 13th May 7.30pm This celebrated partnership of the UK's finest flat-picking guitarist with “the 4th Thursday 2.00pm at Wasdale Short service followed by tea and a chat 26th April, 24th May doyenne of Irish harpers” (SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY) and sole harper recipient to date of Irish music’s most prestigious award, Traditional ST.CATHERINE'S R.C. CHURCH, PENRITH Musician of the Year (Gradam Cheoil TG4), has toured in twenty-two countries Sunday Mass 8.30am 10.30am ( with Children's Liturgy) to venues ranging from village halls to London’s Barbican, Holy Days of Obligation 9.00am and 7.00pm Sydney’s Town Hall and Cologne’s Philharmonie, recorded nine CDs and given Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 9.00am TV and radio performances on five continents. Expect a breathtaking blend of traditional Irish music, hot jazz, bluegrass and Special Services baroque, spiced with striking new compositions - and what The West Australian Church in School Sunday 15th April 4.00pm calls “Chris’s delightfully subversive wit”!

Appleby Deanery Ascension Day Service Thursday 10th May Tickets: Adult: £10 booked in advance, on the door £12 Child: £5/£6 venue tbc includes Fruit Punch and nibbles

Pentecost Praise Sunday 20th May ‘Ottovoce’ in concert Saturday 16th June 7.30pm 4.00pm Shap Memorial Hall This ladies choir from South Cumbria, led by Tracie Penwarden, will Informal service organised jointly by the churches in Shap. perform a light hearted repertoire comprising spirituals, folksongs, sea All are welcome! shanties, sacred items. Tickets: Adult: £7 Child: £3 Tel. 01931 716273 Parish Registers includes Fruit Punch and nibbles Omitted in error from the list in February/March 2018 issue of Shap Today Interment of Ashes 20th July Moyra Studholme Tickets: tel. 01931 716273 or 01931 716671