July 2020 Issue of the MEMO
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Giving what you have July In the midst of our present blighted landscape seeking to find a way 2020 forward has not been an easy task, but many of us have had more time to see and sense the world around us more intimately I think. Our spring has been quite stunning to see unfold, nature has carried on what it does so very well each year regardless of our troubled times . Mid-Eden In the context of having a little more time, I happened to catch a BBC 2 programme recently about the Australian classical guitarist John Magazine Williams, watching him playing alongside Julian Bream was with news mesmerising. from the Parishes of At one point he played with the BBC Symphony Orchestra at a packed The Cross Fell Albert Hall, he walked out on to the stage just him and his guitar, he Group brought what he had, a sublime gift shared with all those present. I happen to play the guitar a little, I do my best most Sundays to lead a little worship in a local church setting, though i did play recently in a school setting which was different, anyhow I got a round of applause from the children....which was nice, still not sure if they were clapping because at last I had finished or because they enjoyed it? There is a famous incident in the Bible in John’s gospel of what we call the feeding of the 5,000, where a little boy gives what he has and in the hands of Jesus something mystical and incredible happens...... We bring and we share what we have..... For many months to come there will be great need in our communities, need not only for bread and fish but also for time, for care, for listening and for reaching out Covid is not the only stalking shadow on our land, loneliness is happening all around us and is a real danger to health and wellbeing of Sponsored by ________________________ many not just our older generation, what gifts, talents, or time do you Langwathby Stores & Post Office. have that might make all the difference to people where you live? Home and Garden – Nigel and Jill Preston, Winskill. The VIC, Culgaith. Keith Speck Tithe Cottage Furnishings. Parish Councils: Culgaith, Hunsonby, Langwathby PCCs: Addingham, Culgaith, Edenhall, Langwathby Kirkoswald Manse Langwathby Methodist Chapel. www.midedenmemo.org.uk MidEdenMemo Page 1 THIS MONTH’S ARTICLES Page Emergency Support Helpline, Cumbria County Council and partners 3 Kirkland & Blencarn Village Hall 50/50 Club 3 Guardians of the Tarn AGM 3 Coronavirus Local Support Groups 4-5 Summer Migrant Birds - Sheila Ripper 6-7 It’s All In The Mind - Emma Mitchell 8-9 Grow Your Own Ginger - Iain Broadway 9 Relieving Stress - Jackie Oliver -Watts 10 -11 Festival of Flowers and Weddings - Cancelled 11 Skirwith Village Hall - Help and Information 12 Langwathby Rainbow Treasure Hunt 12 Langwathby in 1901, Jeremy Godwin 13 Hartside First Responders AGM / Volunteers Required 14 Community activities 15 Pubs, Shops & Restaurants 15 -16 Business and Local Services 17 -20 Poems by Kath Holmes Inside back cover MEMO COPY DATES 2020 th th July 17 August 14 September 11 th October 16 th November 13th COVER ARTIST We’d like to thank Vicki Everett who has kindly produced this month’s cover drawing for us - ‘Fell Pony Yearlings’ The MEMO now has a website! www.midedenmemo.org.uk You can download the electronic copy of the Memo from here and also additional content like an the extended “Culture Online” article. CLERGY CONTACT NUMBERS For all enquiries about baptisms, weddings, funerals, or other church -related matters, please ring either: 01768 881212 (Canon Stephen Pye) or 01768 881720 (Rev Colin Marchment) Page 2 About The Mid Eden Memo (MEMO) A team of over 40 volunteers collate, type, proof & distribute your MEMO each month to produce a community based publication. We are grateful for the support given by businesses & sponsors. You can contact us as follows: For editorial, general or non -business enquiries contact: Chris Forrester 01768 881015; e: [email protected] For business advert enquiries contact our business coordinator: Jeff Trueman 01768 881163; e: [email protected] For payment related enquiries contact our treasurer: Sheila Ripper 01768 881348; e: [email protected] All copy for the July issue by Noon FRIDAY 17th July 2020 Items ready to be typed can be sent directly to - [email protected] or to Chris Forrester, Bank House, Langwathby, CA10 1LW - (across the road from “The Shepherds Inn”) Payment should accompany the advert request . Cheques payable to ‘The MEMO’; Payment can also be made by BACS/ electronically please contact Jeff or Chris as above for details or confirmation of charges for your advert. The Committee maintain the right to edit and/or withhold material as deemed necessary. With regret the general distribution of the MEMO has had to be suspended as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. A paper copy can be picked up from Langwathby & Melmerby village shops MEMO CHARGES WAIVED CURRENTLY The Mid Eden Memo (MEMO) has been supported by our business and non -business advertisers for many years, and now in these extraordinary times we want to return that support to our community and businesses that operate from it, who all face the challenges the Coronavirus pandemic brings. Thus from the May 2020 issue of the MEMO, the fees for all business and non -business adverts and subscriptions will be waived for a minimum period of six months. The MEMO has limited emergency funds so we cannot keep this going indefinitely but we will review this position after this initial six month period. We would welcome contributions from any advertisers or supporters that feel they are able to help us maintain this for as long as possible. Please all stay safe, stay alert and support our NHS and other key workers. Page 3 Kirkland and Blencarn Village Hall The Village Hall is closed until further notice. We look forward to reconvening at the Hall when the current Covid -19 situation is over. Meanwhile stay safe and well. Kirkland and Blencarn 50/50 Club June winners 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Stephen Ethel Peter Esha Adam Wales Hodgson Brunskill Holloway Purdham Many thanks to all our members for their continuing support in these difficult times . THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE GUARDIANS OF THE TARN. JUNE 2020 The AGM of the committee normally takes place between June and August each year and as such is a public meeting, which anyone is welcome to attend. In addition to a review of the work undertaken by the Guardians throughout the year in maintaining the village green, the annual accounts are provided by the treasurer. This year, in line with current regulations, the AGM has not taken place because of the difficulty of observing social distancing. The annual financial statement has, however, been circulated to all trustees and has been approved. Geraldine Gaizely, Secretary. Note also see details of other local support groups / networks on pages 4 & 5. Page 4 SUPPORT DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC As is the case in communities across the country the Eden Valley has been no exception in responding to the challenges faced by the coronavirus pandemic. People have been coming together and supporting each other during this difficult time. In addition to families, neighbours and friends supporting one another a range of support groups, networks and services have been established in our communities to provide that extra bit of help, especially for the vulnerable, lonely and isolated. Often these groups/networks have been established through parish councils and may relate to their Emergency Plans but other people have also come forward to offer/coordinate support arrangements. Sometimes a list of people believed to be isolated or vulnerable may have been drawn up through local knowledge so that contact can be made or maintained. Groups have employed differing ways for establishing contacts e.g. via ‘Help Cards’, websites, Facebook, emails, adverts in local papers and newsletters. Below is a list giving details of some groups, networks, and contacts in communities covered by the Mid Eden Memo’s distribution area. Arrangements in each village community may vary. However generally the services on offer are likely to include the following types of help : - > collecting and delivering essential food shopping or other urgent supplies > collection of medications/prescriptions > posting of mail > offering a friendly chat Other types of service may also include things like dog walking or plant and seed exchanges. Arrangements have also been made in some cases with some local food producers/retailers which can be delivered to central points in a village such as a village hall. The list may not represent the totality of the local support on offer but it gives details of a least some and key contacts. Page 5 VILLAGE NAME OF SUPPORT GROUP / NETWORK AND / OR KEY CONTACTS Blencarn and Kirkland Andrew Clay 01768 88693 or 07931 732825 [email protected] Culgaith Culgaith Support Group Sue Smith 01768 879006 Anne Blues and Paul Saager 01768 88702 David Witney 01768 88777 Shane McNicol 01768 879202 Andy Challis 07834 545124 Gamblesby, Glassonby Dori Henderson 01768 881369 & Unthank [email protected] Langwathby Coronavirus Support Network – Langwathby [email protected] Liz Terry 01768 889174 Melmerby www.melmerby.org.uk and Facebook page www.facebook.com/melmerbyvillagecumbria David Bardsley 01768 881557 or 07881 371432 [email protected] Ruth Beaumont 07901 820850 Gary Fletcher 01768 889372 or 07881 815280 Marjorie Jones 07901 766253 Chris Jones 01768 881839 or 07887 800211 Ousby Clare Hansford 01768 881965 Sue Castle -Clarke 01768 881713 Skirwith Nicola Kuliszewski 01768 879238 [email protected] Penrith based operator but Ian Moseley 07788 724793 covering Eden District as well Other services are being offered by local shops covering matters such as de- livery of food and some other provisions.