The beginning of April this year coincides with the

Julian Russell Christian festival of Easter. The beginning of May in A.I. Carr/Sandy Fdsc.Arb this country is the General Election.

Oil Gas LPG Tree & Garden Both the Anglican Archbishops and the leaders of the Services other denominations have put out letters suggesting the Plumbing issues that we – the voters – should ask of our All aspects of tree work large prospective elected representatives. There has been and small, No job too small much in the press about whether the church leaders including; pruning, felling, should be commenting but one of my favourite quotations is from

hedge cutting and planting. Archbishop Desmond Tutu. ‘When people say that the Bible and politics Greenaway Crossings don’t mix, I ask them which Bible they are reading.’ Wandsworth Gardens A wide range of gardening I would be the last person to tell anybody for whom they should vote - CA10 3PE services are also available. however I do think that one of the Easter images gives us much to reflect Free specialist advice and upon when we consider where we put our cross. It is the Cross itself. That quotations. iconic instrument of Roman torture is for Christians the symbol of Qualified, experienced, sacrifice. Jesus, God’s image in human shape, sacrificed his life, allowed Call Sandy on insured. himself to be killed, so that we would see the very worst humans could do 01931 716542 Tel: 01931 713108 and choose life instead, so that our hearts would be softened and we would turn away from all that would corrupt and damage. In that death of an innocent man Jesus drew compassion from people then and has done down Gillians the ages He took on the price of our human sins and failings as he hung in We will be celebrating 50 years as a hairdressing agony. It is an horrific image but it can be a very cruel and ugly world. business, which is a great achievement. Christians for over 2,000 years have honoured the cross shape. They have Please come along to help us celebrate on used it as an icon of the faith. They have let it remind them of Jesus’ Wednesday 29th April from 5pm - 9pm ish. sacrifice.

All welcome for wine, nibbles & memories. th IT’S GOING TO BE A GREAT NIGHT! On 7 May (or earlier if we have a postal vote) we will have the opportunity to use our cross. Will we use it as a sign of sacrifice or will we After 50 years we feel it is the right time to announce the start of our vote for those who we judge will put more money in our pockets. Will we NEW VENTURE consider the poor? the young? the disadvantaged?

New salon, new name and introducing our new award-winning stylist Perhaps Easter is a good time to start to think – carefully about where we PAUL HASSALL. Paul has been guest stylist for Toni & Guy and finalist in L’Oreal Colour should be placing our cross. ‘He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and & Wella Vogue competitions, always upgrading techniques what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, with Vidal Sassoon, Trevor Sorbie, Toni Guy & Anne Veck. and to walk humbly with you God?’ (Micah 6:8) (NRSV)

Paul will be demonstrating his skills so do come along and Our cross dedicated to his cross, to change the world ...now that’s a watch Paul work his magic and learn more about him. thought! If you would like to be a model for Paul, please tel: 01931 716635 or mobile 07554424318 Happy Easter Beverley Lock The Herald 100 years ago th March 1915: Raw; wild; blizzard (18 March). Some think the War’s artillery MOBILE FOOT CARE has unbalanced the climate and made it so wet. IN YOUR HOME th th The Fell Pony Committee met and fixed the shows dates 10 April – 4 May, or at th in six local centres; Shap’s is last, Tuesday 4 May. The Committee hopes to SHAP MEMORIAL HALL find new blood, ‘not the same old stallions like the one walked from Shap every Friday 9am – 5pm recently’ (no further details). The FPC is a private body of farmers etc., total 9; by appointment only includes Dr. Gibson from Orton. For a limited time only Tarn Farm Wanted by the Army, Shoeing-Smiths, Wheelwrights and Recruits. Recruiting Do you have toenails that you Vets are offering Meeting, Shap, Friday 19th, 7.30pm. st can’t cut any more? BUY ONE GET ONE FREE ON ALL Shap Workhouse will close on 31 March and its inmates move to Penrith ‘in CAESAREANS what we send them in’, with no extra clothing. Tramps through in late February, Do you have corns, hard skin or 23 (1914, 65). The Guardians (Workhouse Managers) met in the Workhouse for dry, cracked heels? Call us out for any difficult calving or th lambing, and if a caesarean is the last time on Wednesday 24 March; 13 inmates now, 26 tramps through, mid I can help with all th required, you will get the next March, down 35 on same in 1914. The House’s staff’s jobs cease on 30 April. these problems The guardians are also Shap RDC, and as such shelved the Blea Water Scheme caesarean for free* to improve water supplies. For an appointment *Term and conditions apply – visit Shap Agricultural Society AGM in the Kings Arms Hotel will be on Saturday please ring Carol on our website www.tarnfarmvets.co.uk 27th, 4pm; J. G. Lowis, Secretary. 07841713152 or call the office for more details Shap UDC ordered the owner of Wreay Cottage to amend its insanitary state. Call 01931 716024 / 07734 458412 The Workhouse’s branch main from Springside is faulty – Guardians to fix it. Woolbarn, Shap, Penrith, CA10 3NB Mrs Corrie objects strongly to paying for the kerb along her frontage at West View (noted). More houses in Shap’s north end will soon be connected to mains water. If Shap’s annual input to a GPO telephone would be £23 p.a. minimum (now £1840), the GPO will make Shap Post Office a public telephone call D R BROWN Ash Hill Joinery office. (‘You may telephone from here’). Died at , Friday 19th, Mr. J. Conchie, late of Shap, 69. In the 1870s he DECORATOR was a granite-mason at Shap Granite Works (George Fenmay & Son), rising to SUNNYSIDE, SHAP & Building quarry-foreman; thence same in W. Cumberland till accident and illness. Is kin CITY & GUILDS QUALIFIED to Tom Conchie, the former champion guide racer (fell runner). DECORATOR Specialists in Building Restoration Died at Fothergill, Shap, 23rd George Lomax Topping, J. P., 82, funeral 27th, ADVANCED CRAFTS Structural Timber work 2pm, Shap. No flowers, please. PAINTING & 1865 William Hawksworth sued George Nicholson, Shap’s Highways PAPER HANGING and Traditional Roofing. Overseer for hiding the accounts from him. The Bench said ‘Not proved’ and All Joinery acquitted him. SPECIAL EFFECTS WORK GRAINING SPECIALITY and maintenance work undertaken April 1915: fine, cold, with frosty nights. Some rain, too. Special meeting of Shap UDC, to open the 3 tenders for the new Kern Spring INTERIOR & EXTERIOR Reservoir, to hold 6000 gallons – sharp words as two councillors disagreed – Contact DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL Steve Thompson lowest chosen, from Leighton and Hudson, £97.11s. 6d. (the Granite Works was dearest, £158). Approved GPO Penrith’s request to close Wickersgill PO, on 07718 742677 / 01931 717566 01931 716304 Ash Hill, Rosgill ,Penrith CA10 2QX Saturday afternoons. The badly-laid drain in Station Terrace was choked and Mob:07588578980 was what polluted the well in Unity Terrace. It’s now been sorted and the drain’s owner (Mrs. Dunderdale) will be sent the Council’s bill.

SHAP MEDICAL PRACTICE In 1914, the County Council tar-grouted the A6 through Shap, but used poor, Peggy Nut Croft, Shap, Penrith Cumbria CA10 3LW dirty sand, which is now a dust-problem when traffic comes by; to write to Tel. No 01931 716230 Fax. No 01931 716231 County council saying ‘Tar-spray it – it’s the only cure’. th SURGERY TIMES Last Saturday (27 March), the late Mr. G. L. Topping was buried in Shap 8.30 am - 6.30 pm Mon/Tues/Wed/Fri Churchyard. By 3rd April news had come that he’s left the Church £500 to buy a 8.30 am - 1.00 pm Thurs new organ to replace the small one given c. 1900 by Mr. & Mrs. Roper. His Surgery times may vary during holiday periods. The surgery is closed on public nephews Marsh Bros had originally promised to give an organ, but the Vicar holidays and for Protected Learning Time sessions for staff training. (not the present Vicar) persuaded them to fund the restoration (1899-1900) Thursday 16 April Wednesday 13 May instead. th Emergency arrangements Last month (27 March), James Millican, Shap, 58, was working as a In an emergency please contact CHOC on 03000 247 247 woodcutter at Catterlen when he dropped dead. Inquest heard that he’d kidney-blockage and heart-failure. Community Outreach at Shap Medical Practice Mr. Matthew Sarginson, Rose Cottage, joined the Oddfellows, Alternate Wednesdays 10am - 2pm Lodge in late March 1855 and is still in harness there and beyond. He was Information & Advice Service elected Asst. Sec. in his first evening. Social & Leisure Volunteering Money Matters The Workhouse is being mothballed. The Guardians were taken aback by its Transport Local Services Home & Care scruffy state (the House Committee had hidden this, in its report). Caretaker To book an appointment please contact: 01768 245911 couple wanted – rent free and use of its garden. The 13 inmates went to Penrith in a wagonette and motor-car, cost 39s/3d hire. Bridging the Gap Project - A Local Service for people with Hearing Loss The RDC steamroller-crew’s wages are going up. Monthly drop-in at Shap Medical Practice on the Copy Hill house plus 3⅓ acres in several fields, was sold by auction, 14th, second Wednesday from 10.30am—12pm King’s Arms Hotel, to Mr. H. Douthwaite, Sleddale, for £400. For more info email: [email protected] or call 01228-595937 Shap Fair will be on Tuesday 4th May. Jeremy Godwin

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ANNUAL PARISH MEETING We are beginning to start work on the annual clean-up operation of the pool, hoping to open sometime in May! TUESDAY, 28th APRIL 2015 Any offers of help gratefully received! at 7.30pm Volunteers also needed for the shop! Memorial Hall – Main Room For more information on how you can help, contact Julie on 07963 778793

Topics; SHAP VILLAGE WEBSITE Developments with the Community Building Take a look at the newly updated village website at: shapcumbria.wordpress.com Public Transport Check out the regularly updated events calendar to find out what’s going on in Shap. If any member of the public wishes to have any other matter included at the meeting, please advise the Clerk by Friday 17th April If you want to advertise, include an event or give us your feedback telephone 716743 or 716386 please contact 01931 716447 or [email protected] Everyone will be made most welcome. Shap Local History Society Shap’s Charity Shop—update There have been some delays with the building works due to 27th April Alastair Robertson planning permissions but things are moving ahead now. We will arrange ‘Whitley Castle, Alston’s Roman Fort’ progress updates as and when there is further news. Volunteers will be needed. If you are able to offer help volunteer 18th May AGM followed by Donald Angus registration forms are available on Mondays from Marion. ‘Traditional Life in the Lake District’ We are all looking forward to raising funds for Shap organisations in the Unless otherwise stated, meetings are held in the Green Room starting 7.30 pm near future. entrance on the left hand side of the Memorial Hall. Best wishes The trustees of Shap Community Enterprise. Visitors are welcome at any time, £3 per meeting.

Exhibition - ‘Shap Through Time’ from prehistory to present day Calling all Street Dancers!! Shap stones, Abbey, Church, Mardale, Transport, Shap Granite, schools and organisations in the Heritage Centre If there is enough interest Kelly McClelland Opening times: Easter Weekend Sat 4th & Mon 6th April would like to run a Street Dance class aimed at May Day Weekend Sat 2nd & Mon 4th May those aged 6 to 13 years, Sundays 9– 945am, Bank Holiday Sat 23rd & Mon 25th May starting April 12th. 1- 4pm each day If you are interested please contact Julie as soon as possible on 07963 778793.

Highlights Rural Touring VEG is back to help you grow Owen O’Neill presents Red Noise The popular Visiting Edible Gardens (VEG) programme returns to Eden this Shap Memorial Hall Saturday 9th May at 8.00pm year, with lots of tips on offer for anyone keen to grow their own fruit and veg. Owen O’Neill is an award winning performance poet, stand up comedian There’s a bumper crop of free visits for 2015 all across Eden, including one in and actor and his show combines all three in an evening of funny and touching Bampton, organised by the Penrith and Freegle group as part of stories, comedy and bitter sweet poetry from his latest collection. the ‘Grow Your Own’ campaign to help local people grow food. The range of venues has also blossomed, featuring walled gardens, Edwardian O’Neill is a great storyteller and has a warm audience rapport. In his funny and glasshouses, polytunnels, tiny townhouse gardens and even a pig farm – all poignant show, he will have you in stitches one minute and with tears in your giving would-be growers an insight into fruit and veg that grow well in Eden. eyes the next. His vividly imagined stories – many from his childhood in rural co Tyrone – ‘ draw out the bigger picture through small detail’. He makes his audi- There are free seeds and plants available at many of the events, and the local ence feel welcomed and entertained. Freegle website is a great way to pick up some free tools and plants. The show contains some strong language. It is suitable for those aged 16 and “There’ll also be hands-on demonstrations at some visits, to help novices learn upwards. about specific aspects of growing, like pruning or taking cuttings,” said Chris Soft drinks will be available or ‘Bring your own Booze’. Cant from Freegle, who lives in Bampton. “We found after last year’s events

that there was a demand for some practical tuition and hopefully that will prove ‘To call what he does ‘stand-up’ doesn’t do him justice. This is genuine comedy from the gut, a true original.’ THE SCOTSMAN helpful.” The first VEG event is on 16 May and they run through to late autumn, with the In 2012 he won best actor for his off Broadway one-man play ABSOLUTION. ‘A Bampton event at Chris’s garden and orchard on 13 September. The white knuckle searing piece of theatre’ NEW YORK TIMES programme also includes other types of events where you can get veg tips and kit. There are full details at www.penrithact.org.uk/veg or call Chris Cant on Tickets: Adults: £10 Conc: £9 01931 713240. The Freegle ‘Grow Your Own’ campaign is part of the Sustain Bookings: Tel. 01931 716273 or online at www.highlightsnorth.co.uk Eden programme, funded by the Big Lottery and managed by Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS). School Report SHAP BOWLING Chris Bannister- As we approach the Easter holidays we have had yet another busy half term CLUB performing the music of in school. The junior children have continued with their topic about the The Bower, JOHN DENVER Titanic and enjoyed learning about what it was like to be a passenger on the Memorial Park, Shap th great ship! Saturday 25 April The nursery and infant children have been looking at different countries SPRING in Shap Memorial Hall including France, Spain, Poland and Germany. A big thank you must go to COFFEE MORNING the parents who came in and brought food and baked with the children as Tickets £8 available from well as teaching them songs in a new language! SATURDAY 11TH APRIL 01931716671 or 07973802637 When the children were looking at food from our country they paid a visit to 9.30 to 12 noon A must for the fans of John Denver Shap Chippy where they watched the fish and chips being cooked and even Raffle ~ Cakes/preserves and his music. got a taste! A big thank you to Jo and Georgina for making them so ~ Bric a brac Doors open at 7.30pm welcome. All the year 5 children have undergone their cycle training starting with a BOWLING OPEN DAY Bar and refreshments session on the playground and progressing to the roads around the village. SUNDAY 12TH APRIL Scott from Cyclewise was very impressed with the children and the way they 2.00 to 4.30pm Tai Chi behaved out of school. Come along and try bowls Gentle standing exercise We took thirty children who are in our singing squad down to the MEN Arena Everybody welcome - from China in Manchester to perform a concert with 7200 other children! The children experienced players or beginners for balance of body mind & spirit. Promotes health & well-being. had a fantastic time and all the parents who came to the concert were very Table-Top impressed with the performance. This was an event that the children will Suitable for adults of all ages remember for the rest of their lives. Anne Maud Sale Shap Memorial Hall Tuesdays 10.30-11.30 am (term time) We are pleased to report that we Sunday Call Lesley for details on have now been granted 19th April 01228 710898 or visit the website : charitable status, registered name Townandvillagetaichi.weebly.com 'Shap Community CIO'. At the Shap Memorial Hall time of going to print the proposals from Cumbria County Council re the terms of 1 - 4pm Shap Evergreen Club the Community Asset Transfer and the future provision of library services are being scrutinised by our solicitor. £4 a table Spring Coffee Morning We have been told that at some point in the future library provision at To book a table Shap will be a self-service system managed from Penrith Library. When this in the Memorial Hall happens we wish to have a team of volunteers ready to ensure that there will ring Stacy on 01931 716677 Saturday May 23rd continue to be a friendly face and support for those visiting Shap Library. Eden 10.00am—11.30am District Council have expressed an interest in us having a base for Tourist In aid of Shap Pre-school Various stalls & raffle Information in the building which we hope would increase the number of visitors Playgroup using the facilities. Also tea, coffee & biscuits We have been encouraged by the number of people who have pledged to help to date but more are needed! If you can help in any way either by Shap Evergreen Club Outings volunteering in the library, helping with decorating or building maintenance or if Tuesday May 5th Keswick, & the Lakes Home Centre, you have expertise and are interested in joining one of our working groups (fundraising, publicity, building management)please contact us; Tuesday June 2nd Harrogate & Ripon Tel:07555021295 email:[email protected] www.shapbuildinggroup.wordpress.com/ We have some spare seats on the coach—cost £9 We are holding an Open Evening in the near future please keep an eye on our Anyone wishing to join us please ring website, Facebook , Twitter or posters for details. Else Hodgson on 01931 716517 or Mavis Walsh on 01931 716560 VILLAGE DIARY SHAP YOUNG PEOPLE’S LOTTERY APRIL Youth Club/Playgroup/Swimming Pool 11th April 9.30 - 12 Coffee Morning The Bower 12th April 2 - 4.30pm Bowling Green Open Day The Bower 16th January 13th February 16th April 2.00pm Mothers Union Shap School £100 Elsie Davidson £100 Judith Rudd 19th April 1 - 4pm Playgroup Table Top Sale Memorial Hall £25 Ada Barnett £25 Gillian Wood

21st April 7.00pm Annual Parochial Church Meeting St Michael’s You’ve got to be in it to win it! 25th April 7.30pm Chris Bannister sings John Denver Memorial Hall Please ring Glenis Furness 716484 If you would like to join.

MAY 9th May 8.00pm Highlights – Owen O’Neill Memorial Hall 21st May 7.00pm Open meeting with Eden MIND Green Room Please support your 23rd May 10am Evergreen Coffee Morning Memorial Hall local Playgroup Claiming Dates Everyone welcome 21st June Afternoon Teas The Hermitage Family sessions 0-5 years: 11th July 7.30pm Floral Art Demo,Cheese & Wine Memorial Hall 29th Aug or 5th Sept tbc Village Show Memorial Hall **PLEASE NOTE: Monday 9.15—11.15am 26th Sept 7.00pm Pies, Peas, Puddings and Poetry Green Room is now a family session 15th October 2.00pm MU Open meeting Green Room Monday Softplay session 2-3 pm £1 per child 28th Nov Christmas Fayre & Dominoes Memorial Hall Tuesday - Wednesday mornings 9.15 - 11.15am

Fun Fitness Every Thursday 7.30pm-8.30pm 9 mths - 1 year £1.10 1 - 3 years £2.20 3 - 5 years £3.00 Hand Building with Clay Starts Tuesday 14th April for 6 weeks Exploring Photography Beginners—DSLR Shap Youth Club A quiz night was held on Friday the 13th March. Six young people from Starts Wed 15th April for 6 weeks the youth club (Zoe, Amy, Charlie, Hannah, Adam & Danielle) designed Mindfulness Starts Monday 20th April for 5 weeks the posters, set the questions and made tea/coffee etc. They decided Dressmaking Starts Thursday 23rd April for 5 weeks between them that the money should go to Shap Swimming Pool and they raised £76! History of the Home Saturday 25th April Thanks to them and to all who supported! 1 Day Art Workshop—Pastels Tuesday 12th May Dip-Dyed Scarves Saturday 16th May Maulds Meaburn Village Institute Landscape Photography Saturday 16th May 'Why are we Wiggling the Rivers? 1 day Holiday French Workshop Saturday 23rd May The story of the River Lyvennet and River Restoration across Cumbria.' Exploring Photography Intermediate DSLR A talk by Dr Helen Reid (Geomorphology Technical Specialist, Environment Starts Wed 3rd June for 6 weeks Agency) Art for Improvers Starts Tues 2 June 2015 for 6 weeks and Dr Joanne Backshall (River Restoration Manager, Eden Rivers Trust) Website: shapcdc.org.uk Tel:01931716447 on Thursday, April 23rd 2015 at 7.30pm Email: [email protected] Tickets on the door or from Maureen: 01931 715 370 £6-00 (£4-00 for under 18s) Exploring pastoral care course If you are interested in pastoral care or carry out some pastoral care HISTORY IN HOUSES by Jean Scott-Smith No 67 – The New Ing/ New Inn already within the Parishes you are most welcome and encouraged to This imposing building on the northern attend this course which will help you to explore and understand the approach to Shap, was constructed as a role and purpose of very valuable pastoral care. coaching inn and was named the New The aim of this 6 week course is to encourage people in small groups to Inn, the access was formed by a loop of expand their understanding of the nature, purpose and missional road, meaning that coaches would be potential of pastoral care and to consider how it might be offered in able to drive in and then straight out their everyday encounters of life. without the need to make an awkward The sessions will be held on Monday afternoons 2-3.15pm in Orton: turn in order to return to the main 20th/27th April, 11th/18th May, 1st/8th June. highway. With the advent of the railway and decline in coaching trade, it We will consider: soon became surplus to requirements and the name and license seems to What is Pastoral Care? /Why Care? A Biblical Perspective /Who Cares?/ have been transferred to the premises, now known as Rural House. The How do we Care a? /How do we Care b? /How do we Care c? house became a farm, and continued as such until the 1960s, when Tom Each session contains opportunity for prayer and worship, discussion and and Olive Milburn retired. reflection and is self-contained, therefore there is no problem if you cannot attend all of the sessions. If you would like to attend please contact Rev. In the Parish Registers William Kilvington is recorded as the Innkeeper during the last decade of the 18th century, he died in 1809. The 1851 Sandra Ward on 015396 24125 or [email protected] census, Entry 12 records: Sarah Hawksworth farmer of 140 acres, and entry 47 records: Anthony Shearman as Innkeeper with his father Spring and summer events at RSPB Haweswater Thomas and wife Ann; however, in Kellys directory of 1858 he is

Join RSPB staff and volunteers for an exciting programme of free community recorded as a farmer. These entries in the census may refer to the two events to celebrate the rich landscapes of Haweswater and the wildlife which separate New Inns, or they may refer to two residences on the same site. makes its home here. Together we will learn to identify the singers in the dawn Bulmers directory of 1885 records Edward Hawksworth as a farmer at chorus, search out rare Mountain Ringlet butterflies, get on the trail of our New Inn. It is believed that Rose Bank was in some way connected to the precious red squirrels and search for England’s only golden eagle. The events New Inn at one time. are suitable for all ages, with a basic level of fitness, and we encourage families to bring children along. We will also be organising visits to the reserve by local In Shappe in Bygone Days (1904): it is recorded that Richard Atkinson primary schools. was the occupier, and Whiteside records that ‘it has not been a hotel Red Squirrels on the frontline (Sunday 26th April, 10am, led by Mic Mayhew) A dawn chorus extravaganza (Saturday 16th May, 6am, led by Spike Webb) within living memory’. Later occupants included Mr & Mrs Hindson, the In search of golden eagles (Sunday 31st May, 10am, led by Dave Shackleton) Lowis family, and Tom and Olive Milburn who all ran it as a farm. Moths & more (Saturday 6th June, 8am, led by Jim Morgan) Conserving mountain ringlets (Late June, with Cumbria Wildlife Trust) Raymond and Audrey Kirkby, bought the house from the Milburns and A guided walk through Swindale (Sunday 12th July, 10am, led by Lee Schofield) ran it as a guest-house, it was then sold. One of the barns has been For more information and to book, please phone 01931 713376 or email converted into a house for Mr & Mrs Kirkby whilst a new dwelling has [email protected]. been constructed in the orchard to the front of the house. Please bring sturdy footwear and come prepared for wet weather. For a full list The main house now known as New Ing Lodge, provides of events please go to www.rspb.org.uk/haweswater accommodation to tourists. CHURCH NEWS SHAP METHODIST CHURCH 10.00am every Sunday in the Abbey Coffee Shop except St.Michael's will be holding its Annual Parochial Church Meeting in the Easter Sunday service at Wasdale 10.30am Morning Chapel at church on Tuesday 21st April at 7 pm. 12th April service at Sleagill Chapel 10am Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting, so do come along if you would like 24th May no 10am service - Pentecost Praise 6pm (M.Hall) to hear more about the church's activities. ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH Electoral roll: If you wish your name to be included on the electoral roll for church membership please complete a form; forms can be found in church and 2nd April 6.30pm Maundy Thursday Meditative Service and Meal are also available from Elaine Allison (tel.716771). 3rd April 12-3.00pm Good Friday Walk 5th April 11.00am Easter Day - Holy Communion Confirmation 12th April 11.00am Holy Communion I have been asked about Confirmation by an adult and it reminded me that it is 19th April 11.00am Holy Communion a while since I wrote about it in the magazine. 26th April 11.00am Morning Praise Most people are ‘Christened’ as babies in the Church of England. These are 3rd May 11.00am Let’s Praise 10th May 11.00am Holy Communion lovely events and we have a steady stream of Christenings (technically called 17th May 11.00am Holy Communion ‘baptism’) in church. 20th May 7.30pm Archdeacon’s Visitation (Swearing in of wardens) Confirmation is when a person ‘confirms’ the promises that were made at 24th May No Morning Service (see below) christening / baptism for them by the parents and godparents. It can happen any 24th May 6.00pm Pentecost Praise at the Memorial Hall time as long as the person concerned understands what it is they are taking on – Wednesdays 10.00am Holy Communion followed by Coffee & Chat i.e they promise to follow the teachings and example of Jesus Christ. NB: No service on Wed. 7th April We are planning to have some preparation for Confirmation in time for the next Confirmation service which will be in November. If you are interested in 4th Thursday 2.00pm short service followed by tea and a chat at Wasdale 23rd April, 28th May joining either an adult or a young person’s group please give me a ring on 015396 24045. Beverley Maundy Thursday Meditative Service Special events in High Westmorland Parishes 6.30pm at St Michael’s includes light supper 3rd & 4th May St James’ Tebay exhibition ‘Once upon a time’ (Monetary donations would be gratefully received towards refreshments)

7th May HWMU Joint PCC Meeting with Archdeacon at Orton Good Friday Walk 23rd - 25th May All Saints’ Orton exhibition ‘Local Talents’ Mark this special day by joining our walk of witness with short acts

of worship along the way. MESSY CHURCH Shap Mothers Union Meet at St Michael’s at 12noon then walk via Shap Abbey and in the School Hall Open Meeting Keld Chapel (time for Hot Cross Buns and tea) and back to St Michael’s. Wednesday 13th May, 10th June Living Matters: Suicide is Easter Day Sonrise Service 3.15 - 4.45pm 6.30am come out to Raise Howe on the east side of Orton Scar (just above the Crafts, Fun, Food and Worship Everyone’s Business cattle grid on way to Appleby). Short open-air service with Revd Phil Rigby for parents and children Thursday 21st May 7:00pm and Appleby Town Band. Tel. Beverley 015396 24045 The Green Room, Shap Memorial Hall Pentecost Praise or Janet 716273 for details Speaker: Juliet Gray, Sunday 24th May 6pm Shap Memorial Hall HOLIDAY CLUB Informal service organised jointly by the churches in Shap. at St Michael’s Training Officer, 'Accompaniment by members of Appleby Town Band'. Mon-Wed 20th, 21st, 22nd July Carlisle Eden Mind Offertory for work of Great North Air Ambulance. 10 am to 12 noon All are welcome! ‘SEASIDE ROCK’ All are welcome