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Could You Be A Responder? By Sue Halsall Ambulance Service operates a Community First Responder (CFR) scheme where volunteers are trained to use life-saving skills in their local area. In many medical emergencies the first few minutes are critical and if effective treat- ment can be provided at this time, lives can be saved and disability reduced. This is especially true for heart attacks and medical conditions that have caused someone to lose consciousness and CFRs may arrive before an ambulance, especially if the nearest ambulance is already attending an emergency. The CFRs are trained in basic life support (BLS) skills in- cluding cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), defibrilla- tion and oxygen therapy and are equipped with an auto- mated external defibrillator (AED) oxygen and a first aid kit.

This shows the AED closed and then opened ready for use.

CFRs receive regular training sessions usually in Bentham Fire Station or in Burton Vil- lage Hall and must requalify every 6 months in order to stay in the scheme. Once quali- fied, we organise a rota for going on duty and most of us go on duty 4 or 5 times a month for about 10 hours at a time, though this depends entirely upon how much time we can spare. Sometimes things crop up or dogs need to be walked and so we do what we can but call outs are not that frequent. The YAS mobile phone is used so you can get on with jobs in the house or garden with the phone in your pocket. If you would like to join us then we would be delighted to welcome you to our team – Ben- tham needs you! Learning CPR and how to use the AED is a very useful skill so if you would like more infor- mation, please visit the website http://www.communityresponders. yas.nhs.uk or contact me on Ben- tham 62083.

This is the kit bag showing the oxygen cylinder, various breathing masks, bandages and other equipment.

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Notice about ads@ Your Advert In Colour From just £20, why not make your advert stand out? Call 61515 or email [email protected] for more information News from the Station By Gerald Townson, Chairman A very big thank you to all who contributed to, helped at and supported the Friends of Bentham Station Coffee Morning in the Town Hall at the end of January. A total of £330 was raised for FOBS funds, which will be used towards forthcoming projects. You will no doubt have noticed that the infamous Station The deadline for submis- Road triangle is no longer a worn and bumpy area but has a new sion of adverts and articles smooth surface provided by County Council. Having tried hard to resolve the situation for two years, FOBS to the Bentham News is are grateful to our local county councillor, David Ireton, who successfully took up the case for the desperately needed repairs. now the 12th of the month. It was great to see scores of people both young and old down at the station, on the bridges and in the adjacent fields, on Thursday, 4th February, all wanting to catch a glimpse of the world famous Flying Scotsman steaming along the Bentham Line. The newly re- stored locomotive made not just one but three appearances that day. Bedecked in an unusual matt black livery, the Flying Scotsman was out on its light and loaded test runs, (part of a steam locomotive’s MOT), prior to hauling a steam special the following weekend.

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Local residents mingled with serious rail photographers, workers from Angus Fire, pu- pils and staff from the primary school and fam- ilies with young children, to watch the locomo- tive working hard on the inclines into and out of Bentham. The Flying Scotsman did not dis- appoint with her performance. For some it brought back memories of a bygone era in rail travel or a previous encounter with the locomo- tive, whilst for others it was their first sight of a steam locomotive in action.

Work has begun at the station to install the latest style of information kiosk near the shelters on TO LET both platforms. This is a £15,000+ investment by Northern Rail which will further enhance the Double Fronted Shop facilities at the station and complement the work of the Friends. The kiosks will provide ‘live’ train on Main Street, running information and a Twitter feed, along with local information and details of promotions. High Bentham The kiosks will also be installed at sta- Rent Negotiable tion. Pictures taken, left, by Gerald Townson and above, by David Channing of The Flying Scotsman at Bentham Station Phone 015242 61367 and above between the two Benthams as it returned from Hellifield. High Bentham Primary onlookers by Peter Phillips.

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knowledge of English. Stunning Reviews For First Novel The Brilliant We visited the University Local Mum Tells Of Daughter’s Success twice, once at the begin- Club At Settle ning of our course and By Keith Hartley again at the end when we I was pleased the other day when proud Bentham mum, Janet College graduated. We were able Slinger, told me that her daughter had just had her first novel By Isobel Birrell, Year 8 to look around the Cam- published. I was amazed when she then told me that the novel Student pus, listen to lectures in had been described by the Sunday Times as a “sparkling debut” the theatres and experi- Twelve Year 8 students ence a university setting. and had been chosen by The Times as their Book of the Month. were chosen by teachers At the end of the six les- Purely by chance, the novel found its way into our house on to represent Settle College sons and homework, we loan the day after Janet gave me the news. I was thus able to see in the ‘Brilliant Club’, organised by Man- had to write a final essay of around 1,400 for myself just what her daughter Guinevere (Guin) Glasfurd had achieved, and I have to chester University. This involved being and 1,600 words. The PHD Tutor then came say I was impressed. part of a Tutor group, led by a PHD Tutor into school after she had marked our essays Now I can’t honestly say that I’ve ever been a great fan of the modern philosophers, at the University. We were given the sub- and awarded us our final grades. despite being encouraged to make their acquaintance in college many years ago. Or is it ject of English Literature and had to com- On Friday 29th January 2016, we went back to Manchester University to be reward- because of? Anyway, I never did get round to understanding what they were on about! plete various homework challenges. We ed for the achievements that we had com- But dipping into The Words in My Hand, published by Two Rivers Books, suggested that had lessons every week on a different as- pleted throughout the course. perhaps I should take another look, because there was clearly much more to them than pect of our subject, including Shakespeare, We would all like to thank Mr Paisley for the crusty old musings they were credited with. Fairy Tales, Feminism, the Renaissance era taking us and making the experience hap- Guin’s book, a very readable novel by anyone’s standards, tells the story of the affair and the Modern era. We had to complete a pen, Miss Popa for sitting with us and also between a Dutch maid, Helena Jans, and French philosopher Rene Descartes. Underlying total of five to six essays about the various taking us and, of course, Laura Swift, our PHD tutor, for all her help and encourage- their physical relationship is a story of inspiration and achievement which Guin has wo- topics taught in that lesson, which chal- ment during the course. ven into the novel to give her characters considerable depth and substance. It is a love lenged and helped us expand our story that crosses social class and religious divide, but it is also a story of intellectual am- The Punc The Punch Bowlh Bow bition and loss. It also reveals the very harsh Low Bentham Real Fire Real Food Real Ale reality of seventeenth century life in the Dutch Republic. Dishes made from fresh produce, locally sourced Although born in Lancaster, Guin lived in and around Bentham for many years until work Dogs & Muddy Boots welcome took her south to the Cambridge area. After Open all day from noon Tues –Sun leaving school she had a variety of jobs in the Food served Tues-Sat 12-2 & 6-8.30 Bentham area, including working in the local Sunday -Traditional Roasts & full menu served pubs, whilst studying for a degree in history at all day to 8.30pm Lancaster University. A developing flair for creative writing led to Guin gaining a Masters Open Easter Monday Food—12-2 & 6-8.30 degree and then becoming one of only ten new Booking not essential but advisable writers to be mentored by the Writers’ Centre at peak holiday times

Norwich. The idea for her first novel was born, Tel 015242 61344 and a grant from the Arts Council enabled Guin to visit the Netherlands to research the material for her book.

The book sold to a leading German publish- er, Ullstein, in 2014 and was published in Au- gust of last year. Although living near Cambridge, Guin makes regular visits to Bentham to visit family www.thepunchbowlbentham.co.uk members.

44 5 Lane Foot Update Music In The Fells Concert By Peter Phillips By Jane Proctor After a break of more than a year two excit- ing concerts have been planned to take place in April and May at The Church of the Good Shepherd, Tatham Fells. The first is on Saturday 9 April at 7.30pm with a performance by Tom McConville on the fiddle and David Newey on guitar. Award winning fiddle player and singer Tom McConville is internationally re- nowned for his fiery, heart stopping perfor- mances. Winner of BBC Folk Musician of the Year in 2009, he is truly the most origi- nal fiddle player in the UK. Blending tradi- tional music from his home town of New- castle with Irish, American and Scottish influences, he creates a sound that has jazz, folk, bluegrass and classical influence. His live performances are a roller coaster of musical delights; fast rhythmic dance tunes through to beautiful slow airs and of course Back in the December edition I reported on the damage to Lane Foot and the efforts to great singing all presented with his inimita- repair the river bank. Since then work has restarted (and stopped, depending on the river ble sense of humour and style. level). As the photo shows a wall is now being constructed of rectangular rocks each David Newey’s guitar style is unique weighing between one and two tons. More rocks have been placed diagonally in the riv- and unrivalled encompassing both the Simply Delicious er to form to try to form a dry area for the caterpillar excavator to work in but at the time flatpick and fingerstyle techniques with Outside Catering, of writing (7th February) the area is under ten feet of water! Meanwhile, the people living power, fluency and control. David often on Lane Foot face having to walk into Bentham or drive a 2½ kilometer diversion. blurs the boundaries between acoustic and Buffets, Bars & As for the B6480, one half in the river and the other half blocked by a landslip, how electric styles, coaxing out sounds normally long before that reopens? How long is a piece of string? But that’s Lancashire County associated with rock and roll, jazz and Events Council’s problem! country placing them within his more folk based playing. With over 15 years experience in Tickets for this excellent concert are £15 catering & hospitality, we offer a which includes wine and a light supper wide choice in food & drink for your and are available form Carole Butcher event, including a range of music & decor contacts 015242 63095 or Jane Proctor 015242 62648. Great Prices Please contact us www.facebook.com/ simplydeliciousbentham or phone Mandy Booth on 015242 61525 or 07795 172511 email [email protected]

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Marie’s poem Age Concern in January By Mary Brougham The only good thing I can say about February is that it has fewer winter days than January which must be a bonus. January has been a quiet month at Age Concern. We have not been on any trips owing to the appalling weather we have had since the New Year. We had a treat on 15th January when Annie Neligan and Ali Clough came to give us a talk about the Flax Mills of Bentham. I had no idea about how you turned flax into cloth to make ships’ sails, and it was fascinating. Annie and Ali demonstated how the process worked which is far too complicated for me to describe in this column, but which was amazing.

Left to right: Hazel Kennell, Treasurer, Christine Pearson and Liz Tonge, Chair at the Age Concern Christmas party.

We also had a very pleasant hour or two reading our favourite poems to each other. Many were remembered from childhood, and many were by everyone’s favourite poet, Pam Ayers. On the last Friday of the month Keith devised a quiz for us, and his wife Mary was the question master. It was great fun and everyone enjoyed it. We had three birthdays of note this month. Olive and Renee were both 90, and Phyllis was the baby at 89. This year Phyllis and Ronnie celebrated their 67th wedding anniver- sary. I just wonder how many couples who marry during 2016 will still be together in 2083. Olive and Renee have both lost their husbands. Olive was married to Maurice for 53 years and even though he has been dead for the last 15 years Olive still misses him terribly. They met at Angus Fire where they both worked. She describes him as having been her rock. Renee lives with her daughter and son-in-law, an author of childrens books, and their vari- ous animals and pets, at Clapham. She feels well cared for with them. I am having a break next month, so someone else will be standing in for me, but I will be back in April by which time I hope the weather will have improved.

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the generosity of Benthamers in donating Bentham Shop Wins pre loved articles to the shop and also their customers most of whom are regular shop- Top Award pers. Every article donated to the shop is By Jane Proctor offered for sale in Bentham, and only if it does not sell does it go else- where. Gift Aid has made a huge difference to the shop, and if you are a tax payer it is worth VintFest asking one of the volunteers By Isabel Marshall about the scheme which is a

Ever wondered what it would be like to try win-win situation for every-

and ride a penny farthing? Do you have an one with Sue Ryder receiving

interest in Vintage Vehicles or a passion for an extra 25 pence in every

vintage emporiums? pound.

VintFest is coming to Bentham Golf Club The only slight concern

from Friday 29th April 2016 - Monday 2nd that Laura and her team have

May 2016 and you can be a part of it! Come is that having achieved top

along and enjoy an array of classic events,

place this year can they repeat

most of which will be FREE! Our aim is to their performance next year?

put Bentham on the map over a weekend

Picture by Jane Proctor shows where there will be a huge amount of focus

volunteers Dan Clark and Ruth on the Yorkshire Dales, in particular our When you next pop into the Sue Ryder

Wylie holding the award. neighbouring town of Settle. shop to buy, or simply to browse, take a

Why you ask? Because the Tour de York- moment to admire the Certificate of Excel-

shire is in town. So to capitalise on this ad- lence which is hanging up. Shop Manager

vantage, Bentham Golf Club have put to- Laura and her team of 16 volunteers have

gether a programme of events for all ages come first out of 199 shops in the UK in Sue

and interests. Ryder Community section. The award is

***We’re looking for Vintage Vehicle not just for profitability, but is based on a

owners and Vintage stall holders so please whole series of criteria, and Team 9331 beat

get in touch if you are either of these!*** off the competition from everyone else.

Visit www.vintfest.co.uk for more infor- Laura is very anxious to say that it is a trib- Fancy A Flyer?

mation or contact Isabel Marshall on 015242 ute to the volunteers, donors and custom-

Send your flyer hand delivered to Bentham 62455 or [email protected]. ers all of whom contribute to the unique residents in the BN for impact advertising.

We also deliver copies to central points in shopping experience for everyone.

Ladies, fancy having a adjoining villages and towns.

Shopping at Sue Ryder in Bentham you A5 or folded A4 flyer inserts.

cannot help but be struck by the friendly go at playing golf? £150 commercial and £75 charity

If so, come along to the golf club on Friday atmosphere which the volunteers have cre-

Email [email protected] ated. Many have been with the shop for 18th March at 7pm when we are hosting a Meet & Greet social evening. years, and Dorothy Rose and Rosemary There will be a welcome drink on arrival, Audio Bentham News Lutze have each helped for in excess of 15 nibbles, raffle, quiz and lots of chatting. Plus Do you have trouble reading the BN? years, but did you know that pupils from a body shop party, all of which will be free We provide a FREE Audio CD service both Settle College and QES at Kirkby to new faces! for those who have difficulty with the Lonsdale also volunteer as part of their For more information contact Isabel at the written word. Just call 015242 61515 Duke of Edinburgh award scheme? Golf Club, 62455 or Lady Captain Marilyn or email info@thebenthamnews with All the staff at Sue Ryder pay tribute to on 61173. your name and address.

8 41 ven. Standing Together! However this is a world of danger and lies and Mare must be careful otherwise all Bentham Area Refugee Support Group of her secrets will be exposed. By Howard Matthew I loved this book it captivated me and I Here are some things most newspapers don’t want you to know about refugees: barely put it down until I had finished it. I *The vast majority of refugees live in countries next to their homes, usually in tents. am looking forward to Glass Sword as Only 22% are looked after in Europe (Global Trends 2014). Mare is an amazing character in a fascinat- *Asylum seekers do not come to the UK to claim benefits. Most do not understand what a ing world and has a lot more to discover benefits system is and do not expect to receive financial help (Refugee Council 2010) about her powers. *Around 1,200 medically qualified refugees are recorded in the British Medical Council Red Queen Database (BMA March 2010). by Victoria Aveyard Lorna Gledhill from Yorkshire’s Asylum Teen Book Review by Imogene Henshaw Activist project provided us with this infor- Red Queen is the debut novel by author mation along with many other useful facts Victoria Aveyard. It is the first book in the about refugees at a meeting in Bentham Red Queen quadrilogy. The second book, Town Hall on Saturday 6th February. Glass Sword has already been released It The meeting was organized by the Bentham follows the story of Mare Barrow, a seem- Area Refugee Group, which was formed as a ingly ordinary Red girl. response to the deteriorating situation in Everything in Mare’s world depends on Syria. The afternoon began with Annie Neli- the colour of your blood. Those with silver gan reminding us that Bentham has a history blood are the elite of Mare's world. They of helping refugees. Avraham Shromroni, live in luxury in lavish houses with the best from an Austrian Jewish family, was sent to technology there is to offer. Every Silver Bentham as child by his mother to escape the has the power of a god, powers such as gas chambers during WWII. Avraham talks extreme strength, the power to control an fondly of his time in Bentham and is grateful for the welcome and help he received. element or the power to control someone’s Today’s refugees face the same situation, with the threat of death, torture or rape if mind. they remain in their own country. The second speaker, Zeraselasie Shika, is from Eritrea. Those with red blood are weak and He had escaped that country leaving his family behind because of his position in the gov- powerless, they live in poverty being ernment as a diplomat. His harrowing experience of applying for asylum in the UK il- forced to provide and work for the Silvers lustrated what an extremely difficult process this is. The attempts of his pregnant wife and if you do not have a career by the time and child to join him all demonstrated the desperation which people face in these circum- you are eighteen you are forcibly conscript- stances. Fortunately he was finally reunited with his family and now works for the Red ed into a war you are unlikely to ever re- Cross in Bradford. turn from. The final part of the afternoon asked the question, ”How can we help? A panel made Mare is nearly eighteen. Without a job up of the two speakers plus Annie Neligan and Rev Ann Russell answered questions, and she is dreading her imminent conscription, so when she is offered a job working at the royal court she seizes the opportunity im- mediately, even if it means being the serv- ant of the Silvers that she despises. Howev- er when a near death experience reveals that Mare possesses the power of a Silver despite her red blood she is forced by the Royal family to assume the role of a long lost Silver Lady and to become engaged to

the youngest son of the King, Prince Ma-

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looked at practical ways forward. The clothes collections had been a great success and Advert sizes provided more than was expected, so there certainly seemed to be a willingness by Ben- Half page 12.5 x 9.5 cm tham people to help. Quarter page 6.25 x 9.5 cm The formal aspect of helping refugees is being dealt with by a number of voluntary sector groups, so it was in the areas of recreation that people could most usefully help. Quarter page banner 12.5 x 4.75 cm The railway provides an excellent link to Bradford and Leeds so visits are a strong possi- Eighth page 6.25 x 4.75 cm bility. It was also pointed out that there are a number of clubs in Bentham, such as foot- Please supply to size or bigger ball, running, arts and crafts clubs which would be ideal ways of socialising with refu- observing ratio gees. If you have any ideas for support, I am sure the Refugee Support Group would be pleased to hear them. Or just donate some money by visiting the Refugee Support Con- cert on Saturday 12th March at the Methodist Church in High Bentham. Pictures by Anthony Smith show top left: Zeraselasie Shika and Lorna Gledhill and bottom left to right: Zeraselasie Shika, Lorna Gledhill, Annie Neligan and Rev. Anne Russell. Bentham Area Refugee Support Group Extravanganza By Maggie Bruno Saturday 12 March 7.30pm in Bentham Methodist Church Hot on the back of the amazing enthusiasm and groundswell of support for refugees shown by those who attended the wonderful ‘Standing Together’ day in Bentham Town Hall on 6th February when Lorna Gledhill told us about the global refugee crisis and the UK asylum process, and Zeraselasie bravely and movingly spoke of his own experience as a refugee and the stresses of applying for asylum in the UK, the Bentham Area Refugee Support Group is now holding an ‘Extravanganza’ A wonderful evening of folk, blues, stories, songs and comedy. Brought to you by local performers. Tea, coffee and cakes will be provided. So come along, bring your family and friends, be prepared for the experience of a lifetime. There will be no charge, so donate what you can. All money raised will go to the Red Cross Crisis Appeal for Refugees in Europe If you would like to contribute (bringing cake, helping get the room ready), ring 64886 with your offers, …..and if you would like to be part of the Bentham Area Refugee Support Group, come to our next meeting on Monday 29th February at 1.30pm at the Looking Well, High Bentham. We would love to welcome you.

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10 39 March Ahead With particularly useful when growing a crop of greenhouse tomatoes. Fabrics & Gardening One final task to mention for March is Haberdashery By Joyce Knapp the removal of any protective lining e.g. bubble-wrap from the greenhouse to allow March is the month when we can really get Tel: 015242 63377 in maximum sunlight. This is best done started sowing seeds for the vegetable gar- before seed sowing commences and the den and although some can be sown direct- greenhouse could be emptied, cleaned and ly into open ground e.g. radish, others may Windproof benefit from being propagated in a green- disinfected at this time too. house. © & The greenhouse can provide the shelter Water Resistant needed by small, somewhat fragile seed- lings from any extreme weather conditions Fabrics that may come our way this month e.g. Perfect for Spring! hard frosts, stormy rain showers and even Fruit & veg, wholefoods and eggs the odd hail shower. An added benefit of 20% off cheese on Tuesdays rearing seedlings in trays of seed/multi- Longley farm cream and yoghurts. purpose compost under cover is that they English Lakes Ice cream will be less prone to damage by pests such Big range of Hawkshead Relish Jars as slugs and snails. Flowers, plants & gifts Embroidery Service Brassicas, such as cabbage and cauli- Tel: 015242 61904 Email: [email protected] www.flowerfields.co.uk flowers, can be started off in seed trays and thinned out into small pots to grow on un- 1st Floor, Central Buildings, Main St. High Bentham, til they are large enough to be planted out- LA2 7HE (up the steps next to Bentham Imaging) doors. Other vegetables, such as peas and JONATHAN BUSS broad beans, may be better started off in quite deep pots as they will quickly form PAINTER & DECORATOR quite long roots. It is, perhaps, worth not- ing at this stage that we need to wait anoth- Middle Birks Barn, Keasden er month or so to sow the likes of French Near Bentham beans and Runner beans as they are not so All types of decorating undertaken hardy as the peas and Broad beans and Contact Jonathan on:- may succumb to frost damage if grown too 015242 51809 early in the season. Or 07956 582565 Along with the vegetables, we can sow FOR A FREE ESTIMATE seeds of hardy flowering plants such as marigolds, tagetes and the poached egg plant, all of which are beneficial in reduc- B & C. E. ARMSTRONG ing the incidence of crop damage caused by 17 Main Street, Bentham, 64871 insect pests. The poached egg plant, which gains it's name from it's small white flow- www.bcearmstrong.co.uk ers with yellow centres, is very good at Coal, Logs, Kindling, attracting hoverflies whose larvae consume All sizes bottled Calor Gas vast numbers of aphid eggs, particularly Onion sets, veg and flower seeds in stock those of the dreaded greenfly. Meanwhile, Layers pellets, mixed grain tagetes planted in pots and left to grow on & various dog foods in stock just inside the doorway of a greenhouse are Free local delivery reputed to reduce the presence of whitefly,

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hump outside the school has been agreed. February Town Council Councillors also pointed out that it had By Howard Matthew been the view of the Town Council all All councillors attended the February Meet- along that the hump was inappropriate. ing, held in the Community Youth Build- The effects of the closed B6480 were dis- ing. Councillor Townson and Councillor cussed. The Punch Bowl at Low Bentham Stannard informed the meeting that they had requested the possibility of a 30mph would be late in attending. on Eskew Lane diversion. Councillors Councillor Adams took the Chair and considered this and agreed that this road both the District Councillors, Linda was suffering from an increase in traffic for Brockbank and Ian Thompson, and County which it was not designed. The signage Councillor David Ireton were in attend- was bad, and there were a number of pot- ance . holes which were likely to grow and in- There were no contributions from mem- crease. Requests had been made to Lanca- bers of the public. shire County Council but they had replied Councillor Cowling raised an issue from that this road was Number 55 in the im- the Drop In session about proposed reduc- provement list, so was not likely to be im- tions in local bus services. This related to proved in the near future. cuts in funding from Lancashire County Similar problems had been noted on the Council for local bus routes. The routes of diversion past the Goodenbergh Caravan interest were the Lancaster to Hornby / Park, and had been discussed by the Coun- Kirby Lonsdale routes (81 A/B ) and the cil before. It was resolved to obtain a time- Bentham route ( 80 ) It was agreed to in- scale for the completion of urgent repairs to vestigate this and report back. the B6480 from Lancashire County Council. Cllr Brockbank reported about concerns The maintenance of St Margaret’s over the ExtraCare proposals for Bentham, Churchyard was discussed again as Craven which would utilise Old Primary School District Council were checking the legality land. (The situation was clarified by coun- of issues around the transfer of responsibil- cillor Townsend later in the meeting) . ity. Although it was agreed that the Cllr Thompson apologised to the council churchyard was in a good state of repair, it for providing misleading information relat- was uncertain of the likely costs of upkeep ing to the proposed Waterside Develop- in the future. ment. Cllr Adams on behalf of the Council Councillor Vendy reported on the pro- accepted the apology, but pointed out this gress of acquisition and training of the had not affected the outcome, as councillors Town’s defibrillators . Currently there had decided not to reverse the original de- were 2 defibrilators and 2 cabinets to house cision. them. Training would be done by DVD. The issue of Yellow Lines outside the The group managing the project were aim- new school had been brought up again and ing to obtain further equipment which a proposal had come from the County would benefit everybody in Bentham. Council for a parking restriction of 30 The subject of poppies, in the context of minutes in the morning and 30 minutes in remembrance, was discussed and had been the afternoon Because it was felt that influenced by the displays in London and would not include things such as out of Liverpool. It was felt it was worth examin- hours use of the school by children, a re- ing this further to focus on a specific area striction form 8 am – 9:30 am, and 3pm to and project , but individual planting of 5pm in the afternoon was suggested. poppies would not be discouraged. Additionally the removal of the speed Councillor Townson provided an up-to-

12 37 date report on the “Extra Care” facility which had been proposed for Bentham . The 24 / 7 Locksmiths old school had originally been marked as a All Locks Opened Lock Upgrades site for an Extra Care facility. Extra Care is Insurance Work Undertaken Keyed Alike the North Yorkshire Council model for those Commercial Work UPVC Door Specialist New House—New Locks who cannot, or do not wish, to be cared for Free Lock / Security Review to comply with New in their own home. The Bentham proposal Security Regulations along with one for Ingleton, had been con- Tel: 015242 41804 sidered by a number of developers, but had Mob: 07801438638 not been taken up. Consequently it was no Email: [email protected] longer listed in the first group to be devel- 24 hour callout oped. There is an Extra- Care group of Ben- tham residents who are pressing for Ben- tham to be put back as a high priority (see the article by Keith Hartley and Shirley Brown p27 of Bentham News February 2016). The next Town Council meeting is pro- posed for 7:30pm on Monday 7th March at the Community Youth Building. . The Bentham News Council Report aims to make readers aware of issues which may be of general interest to them. It is not intended to be exhaustive. Full details of all Town Council meetings are recorded in the Town Council Minutes and are now available as sound record- ings. Please contact the Town Council for fur- ther details, or better still come along to Town Council meetings yourself. Allotments in Low Bentham John Keen for the Trustees of Calf Cop Meeting Next to the Quaker Meeting House at Calf Cop on Burton Road at Low Bentham there are eight small allotments owned by the Trustees of the Meeting House. Vacancies for new tenants of some of these allotments Your memories by Leah are likely to occur this year. The annual rent LOGS LOGS LOGS Video/Photo Preservation, is currently £15 per annum. Tenants are ex- Kiln Dried Firewood pected to share some joint tasks of mainte- Editing and Filming Service Seasoned Logs, Bags or Loads Please get in touch to discuss your nance of hedges and grass mowing (using a requirements mower available for use). Priority is likely to Cash and Carry [email protected] be given to residents of Low Bentham who Pick up Point 015242 62939 or are within walking distance. To express Bentham Road, Ingleton interest in joining a waiting list or to obtain 07884208950 further information please contact John Keen Call David on: 015242 41521 on 62792 or email [email protected] Mobile: 07713055404

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ton. The route then turns north- You can sponsor me by going to my fund Footpath Matters westwards to cross the Ribble at Beagles On The Run -raising page By Edward Badley pp Kate Rowe Bridge and thence on Again! www.justgiving.com/Susie-Arnott or by the to Halton West. signing one of my sponsor forms in various By Sue Arnott “March brings the wind From there we take a minor road places around Bentham. DID YOU KNOW so cold and chill to re-cross the Ribble and Field Or give me a call on 64924. tracks back to Hellifield. Brain tumours Thanks. Drives the cattle from the hill” The last walk of the month is on kill more children 25th, Good Friday, please note the starting and adults under time of 11.30 at Lairgill. Dorothy will be I am starting this in January, as I shall be the age of 40 than returning from a month in New Zealand taking us on a local walk, no buns this year any other cancer? so don't forget to pack lunch. just after the deadline for March. My trip And only 1% of will include a lot of walking, hopefully in the national good summer weather. However, the west Learn to Drive with spend on cancer coast of South Island, where I will be Sally Moore research is allo- spending three weeks, has its fair share of cated to this devastating disease. rain, about seven metres a year! Not while Your local, friendly I'm there I hope. At passport control in The charity Brain Tumour Research has New Zealand walking boots are stringent- Instructor joined forces with the Dr Hadwen Trust to ly checked for any mud to avoid disease, help fund a project to find out why the plant pests etc being brought in. I decided Gift vouchers available. blood-brain barrier stops most standard new boots would be the only way mine Tel: 07960381491 cancer drugs from treating brain tumours. would pass there scrutiny. I'm aiming to help their "Grand Chal- Our first walk, on Saturday, 5th. cele- lenge" by raising at least £1000 to help brates 30 years since the inauguration of achieve their 180k target. So ... I will be run- the Bentham Footpath Group with the six ning the Barcelona Marathon on 13 March, miles Heritage walk which was produced along with my team mates from Bentham for the Millenium. The group was founded Beagles Running Club Diane, Jill, Zoe, Kate by Len Moody whose daughters still walk and Linda. (You may have seen us out with us as do several of the original mem- training in the rain!) Grasmere Drive, Bentham LA2 7JP bers. No lunch required, but a trip to a This means a lot to me for three reasons: Tel 015242 63067 or text 07973 481 461 hostelry to celebrate could be in order. the first is that a few years ago I lost a good On Wednesday, 9th we park at Ribble- friend who died from a brain tumour after a head for a 9.5 mile walk, and take the path long struggle with the disease. to Whernside. Passing the signal box on Leading law firm, Oglethorpe, The second is that the Dr Hadwen Trust the Settle-Carlisle line we take the path Sturton & Gillibrand has been the driving force in funding ad- over Blea Moor on the line of the railway offer the full range of traditional legal vanced scientific research methods where tunnel to Dent Head. On the return we services at the experimentation using animals has been walk up the Dent Road and then turn right Kirkby Lonsdale Office. replaced with more human-relevant ones. to follow the path to Winshaw and Gear- The third reason is that millions of ani- stones, then along the grass verge to Rib- For your first point of contact speak to mals are still used every year in scientific blehead. If the weather is inclement a low- Sarah Miller . research, including beagles which are used er level walk will be substituted. in toxicology and wound healing studies. The walk on the 17th. is 10/11 miles start- Help me support The Grand Challenge ing from Hellifield and going southward, and help fund brain tumour research - mainly on undulating field paths, through 17 Main Street, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2AQ without animal experiments. Hellifield Green, , Swinden Moor, [email protected] Horton Pastures and Rakes Lane to Hor-

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‘warmer’ bees, who provide the cen- High Bentham tral heating, and the ‘housekeeping’ Bee Keeping group, who, yes, you got it, do the By Jill Noble tidying up. No sunshine outside, no flowers After a short question time, mem- blooming in the garden, but the bers were invited to sample the hon- guest speaker, Louise Pauley, cer- ey, some even managing to buy a tainly had us buzzing by the end of pot to take home. the evening. Passionate about bees since The winner of the competi- childhood, Louise's obsession progressed tion was Liz Matthew, for her from examining species under a magnify- brooch. Members who attend- ing glass on her dressing table as a child to ed the area WI quiz recently the five strong colonies currently residing had thoroughly enjoyed the in her beautiful garden in Newby. event. The book club members voted The Surprisingly, bees were used in battle. Secret Rooms by Catherine Bailey as their History books record bucket loads of sting- favourite read of 2015. ing bees being used in defence, tipped over Barbara Shuttleworth had been ‘busy as the enemy who were attempting to climb a bee’, using her felting skills to produce 30 castle walls. Today, bees have green heart brooches, one for each member their own battle, with pesticides to wear on Valentine's Day, so we can join endangering their very own ex- with 15m people and hundreds of organisa- istence, so help them by planting tions in turning Valentine’s Day green. By bee friendly flowers and trees in making, wearing and sharing green hearts, your garden. we can help protect the world we love. Louise talked of her own experiences in Next Month: Thursday 3rd March, 7.30 REDHEADS COAL AND GAS Ruposhi pm, Lower Town Hall, High Bentham bee keeping, demonstrating equipment, 5 grades, 5 sizes of coal Fully Licensed, Indian Restaurant & Take-Away "Hands On Craft Workshop" - with Rose including a National Hive and the purpose All sizes of Bottled Gas delivered Wednesday Night Special of the various sections. Then followed an Hall. Visitors and new members always Eat in Five Course Meal £11.95 pp introduction to the different groups within welcome. Kindling, Logs, Wood pellets, Prepacked fuel Children under 7 £7.50 pp Compost and Gro-Bags Four Course Take Away £9.00 pp the colony - the ‘queen’, who lays up to 2000 eggs a day in summer, ‘drones’, the Low Bentham We won’t be beaten on Opening Hours hairy, wide-eyed males, who just ... By Pam Warbrick Price, Quality and Service Sun-Thurs 5.30pm–11pm, Fri & Sat 5.30pm–11.30pm well, have a good time, ‘nurse’ bees, who At our AGM, officers and committee mem- Free coffee while you wait for your take-away Regular deliveries to Bentham feed the babies, ‘guard’ bees, who hang bers were re-elected en bloc and Jennifer Tel: 015242 63400 8 Main Street, Bentham, Tel: 015242 41626 Free Wifi for all our customers about ensuring no intruders get in, Watkinson joined us as register keeper and www.ruposhibentham.co.uk

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events co-ordinator. The report by our pres- In May 2007 he flew with The Adventure Carnival Bentham Problem Page ident, Christine Jennings, on the last 12 Company to Southern Peru where the party By Mike Redfern months’ events brought back many happy explored the countryside round Lake Titi- Your personal problems dealt with by an expert memories of another busy year. Treasurer caca to become acclimatised to the altitude. This month I have been out and about. I was in my office sitting on a Kitty Ellershaw was pleased to report on The party then walked the full 43 miles of stool and having a small bout of rehydration when a man ap- the improved state of our finances, with the the Inca Trail to the abandoned hill top summer garden party at the home of our town of Machu Picchu. Mr proached me with a very personal problem. secretary, Kathryn Brownsord, contributing Harris said that little is known Joe (not his real name) said “ Expert – every time I leave home I greatly to this. Margot Checkley went of its origins, but it was thought forget to take my umbrella and have to buy a new one. I now have through the list of speakers she has organ- to have been built in 1450 AD 47 umbrellas. What on earth can I do with them? I’m running out of room for my col- ised for 2016, a varied and exciting pro- with the many terraces growing lection of unsuccessful lottery tickets. gramme to which we are all looking for- enough food to feed only the Well, Joe (still not his real name). You really ought to get out more often. ward. population of this one town. His slides As an expert, I have two things Joe should consider. Firstly if he remembers an um- A lovely supper supplied by the com- showed the dramatically beautiful scenery brella, he won’t need to buy one, so I suggest some techniques to keep the memory mittee rounded off a pleasant and - well of the high Andes as he concluded with sharp – crosswords, Sudoku, word games, playing a musical instrument and perhaps attended evening. local music. most importantly writing ‘have you remembered an umbrella?’ on the bathroom or hall We entered three teams in the Bentham Ruth Garstang thanked the speaker who mirror. Agricultural Society’s annual quiz but did judged the competition for a landscape Secondly he could take part in this year’s Carnival. It’s going to take place on June 4th not win any prizes! As usual this was a photograph; winners were Ann Dawson, and as usual the pinnacle of the day is the Carnival procession which includes live music well organised, entertaining and thorough- Aleisha Holland-Parr and Lucy Lee. and wonderful homemade creations. The procession begins at 1pm where onlookers are ly enjoyable occasion, a very worthwhile President Margaret McIntosh informed encouraged to get involved and dress up; we are looking for a New Orleans feel to this event in support of Bentham Show. members of forthcoming events, including year’s carnival which promises to be full of Jazz. Our speaker on 17th March a 40th Anniversary Celebration Tea on 21 As part of the community participation this year we are asking people to decorate an will be Mike Hall. His subject May, past members are to be invited. umbrella or even make their own umbrella (the wackier the better) and come and join the will be Tiritiri Island, a fabu- Three teams from Tatham Fells had en- procession. The umbrellas will then be collected to create an art installation. The fun lous open nature reserve in tered in the Lancashire Federation Fun will continue on into the evening when the entertainment moves to the local pubs with New Zealand. Visitors will be Quiz at Arkholme on 25 January; one of our live music from mid-afternoon until late. most welcome. teams came third with 51 points but the We are looking for anyone who wants to help (either on the day or as part of the prep- winners had 57 points. arations). If you’re in a band why not contact us for a space to perform? Have a look at Tatham Fells Website www.carnivalbentham.co.uk By Mary Taylor Facebook page www.facebook.com/CARnivalBentham Norman Harris entertained Tatham Fells Women’s Institute members at our meeting And Joe. It’s never rained on a Carnival day. on 9th February with an illustrated talk on Machu Picchu.

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Lest We Forget - Croissants With Your Ernest Wilcock Coffee? Words By Allan Hartley By Margaret Cowling (63175) Research By Marilyn Hartley Please join us at our Twinning Group's Coffee Ernest was a Benthamer through and through. Morning on Saturday March 19th in Bentham Town Hall from 10 to 11.30 am. Born in Low Bentham at Highfield Terrace in As usual, we'll be serving Croissants 1892 he was the third son of four sons of Ed- and Brioche and we'll try to create some ward1 and Elizabeth Wilcock2. French ambience too! Prior to the war Ernest was a policeman with Thirty four of us will be visiting our Leeds City Constabulary, a position he held for twinned town of La Chapelle des Marais over two years. Before that he worked at Ford from May 3rd to May 9th. Ayrton’s Silk Mill alongside his father and two It will be 23 years since we became older brothers John3 and Alexander4. His young- paired with this pleasant little town in the er brother Reuben5 worked at George Angus & south of Brittany and many of us have Co. Ltd in High Bentham. made friendships there. Ernest enlisted in the army around August We'll have a display of photographs and 1915 in the Royal Garrison Artillery as Gunner leaflets of the region and we'll be happy to 58261, 30th Medium Trench Mortar Battery, ini- tell you how to join our group and maybe tially stationed in Dover. What happened after that and what Ernest did for almost the next two years is vague, there is no mention of him coming home on leave nor where he come with us next time? served. However given the date of his death and the cemetery that he is buried in, its A Bientot! clear that he was on the Belgium Salient in June 1917 and was going to be involved in the Third Battle of Ypres [Belgium], 7th June to 10th November, the plan being to first Mike Barron Settle Chimney dislodge the Germans off the Messines Ridge and then the Passchendaele Ridge, two Sweep Services names that along with the Somme would go down in the British psyche for generations. WenningWoodWorks Providing a Clean & The Battle of Messines started on the 7th June with the British detonating 19 mines of Bespoke Kitchen & Cabinet Maker Professional Chimney Ammonol high explosive that had been placed under the German front line along the All aspects of furniture work, C&G Sweeping Service Pots, Bird Guards, Cowls, length of the Messines Ridge, supported by over 2000 guns and some 70 tons of mustard Level III 20 years experience in the trade Carbon Monoxide Detectors gas, the Royal Garrison Artillery with Ernest providing the army with a creeping bar- Visit the workshop at Pyes Mill, Supplied & Fitted. rage as they moved forward forcing the Germans to retreat. It was during this attack that National Association of Chimney Sweeps incurred 25,000 casualties that Ernest’s luck ran out. He was killed during the attack that Station road. LA2 7LJ (NACS) Qualified. Tel. 01729 823683 - day.6 015242 62284 / 07799 067 315 Mob. 07815 285321 Ernest’s commanding officer Lieut J.C. Watson wrote to Ernest’s Mum: 'Dear Mrs [email protected] Wilcock, it is with sincere regret that I have to inform you of the death of your son, Gun- ner E. Wilcock who was killed in action whilst nobly serving his King and Country on the night of the seventh. He was buried in a quiet little military cemetery behind the firing line, at which ceremony myself, NCO’s and men of the Battery were present. I would like to say that by his willing disposition and cheery manner he gained the admi- Hair Studio Cath Blackwell, ration of all ranks in the Battery. In conclusion, on behalf of myself, NCO’s and men of Homeleigh, the Battery, I wish to tender to you our heartfelt sympathy in this irreparable loss'. Fourlands, Signed J.C.Watson, Lieut RFA, Officer Commanding Trench Mortar Battery June 9th, Bentham, 1917. LA2 7EX Ernest is buried in Flanders at the Railway Dugouts Burial Ground cemetery Row VII. M11, with 2500 other Commonwealth soldiers, and four Germans. A memorial service was held at the end of June 1917 at St John’s Church, Low Ben- Tel: 015242 62510 54 years experience tham with the Rev Percy Coates officiating who commented that you couldn’t wish to Mob: 07796 148900

32 17 Bentham Community boys freestyle relay team, made up of Cam- meet a braver man of such good disposition adding, with much sympathy to his wid- eron Askew, James Walker, Connor Par- owed Mother to the late Edward Wilcock. Primary School tridge and Daniel Briggs won their event. Ernest is commemorated on the memorial plaque on Station Road at the bottom of the By Catherine Boocock, Head Teacher On the 12th February St John’s Ambu- right hand column, the Roll of Honour at St John’s The Baptist Church, and the Roll of The whole school was saddened by the lance visited the school and delivered a Honour at the Victoria Institute, Low Bentham. news that one of our Governors, Mrs Sue FREE, potentially life-saving, first aid work- Ernest was the 20th Bentham man to be killed, he was 25. Yardy, has been unwell, and we all wish shop to our year 6 children for which we 1. Edward Wilcock died at sometime between the 1911 census and Ernest enlisting in August her a speedy recovery. would like to say thank you. 1915. Bentham School has recently been Our Parents’ Coffee mornings continue 2. Elizabeth Wilcock nee Ellershaw was local to Low Bentham. awarded a “Recognition of Commitment to be a success parents giving them an op- 3. John Wilcock, the eldest son served with the Duke of Wellington Regiment. He was a married Award” from UNICEF. This award is in portunity to meet informally with both staff man with four sons and worked at Fort Ayrton Silk Mill for 29 years. He was also at sometime conjunction with the “Rights respecting and Governors of the school. manager of the Low Bentham Yorkshire Penny Bank, a member of High Bentham Fire Brigade and Schools Award’ a UNICEF UK programme The Friends of Bentham School are col- committee member of the Floral Society. John survived the war. which aims to put children’s rights at the lecting ‘Active Kids’ vouchers from Sains- 4. Alexander Wilcock, second eldest son served with the Royal Army Medical Corp. He was a heart of schools in the UK. UNICEF work bury’s, and any donations towards this married man and also worked at the Ford Ayrton Silk Mill for 17 years. He worked as a committee with thousands of schools across the coun- collection would be very gratefully re- member of Low Bentham Band of Hope, and served on the Victoria Institute committee. Alexander try to embed children’s rights into the ceived! The group are also busy preparing survived the war. school’s ethos and culture, aiming to im- for the school’s annual ‘Thanks a Bunch’ 5. Reuben Wilcock, the youngest son served with the King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment prove wellbeing and develop every child’s and ‘Easter Egg’ Raffle’ fundraising events talents and abilities to their fullest potential. and was one of the first Benthamer’s to enlist in September 1914. He worked at George Angus and whilst during June 2016 they will be busy Co. He was a keen footballer, cricket and billiard player. He was wounded in the legs in 1916. Bentham School’s “Recognition of Commit- organising and hosting a ‘Countryside Reuben was awarded the Military Medal for bravery and survived the war. ment” demonstrates that we have made a Festival’ here at the school, and are hoping positive start and are now actively working 6. Ernest was killed on the same day and in the same Battle along with fellow Low Benthamer that the community will get involved with John Thornber [BN 352] others will follow as the battle progresses to Passchendaele. towards UNICEF’s Level 1 Award. Thank this event. you to Mrs Harrison and Mrs Jarvis, one of Remedial works on the school building our team of dedicated Governors, for all continue following the recent structural their hard-work and enthusiasm in work- failures. It is anticipated that these works ing towards this accreditation. will be completed by the end of February. On the 27th January 2016, children at Thank you to all concerned for their under- school celebrated the “Chinese New Year”, standing and continued support through- and many thoroughly enjoyed a lunch-time out this testing time. special, including Sweet Chilli Chicken, Finally, we still have a limited number of Prawn Crackers and Fortune Cookies. places available at our wonderful Nursery. The 29th January saw our Maths Cham- For more information please contact the pion, Mrs Jarvis, working alongside staff on office on 015242 61412. “Maths Day”, a day dedicated to mathe- matics, with children actively taking part in a wide range of educational, interesting and fun mathematically based challenges. On Friday 5th February, sixteen children from Key Stage 2, represented the school at a Swimming Gala held at Settle Pool. All of our children who took part did EXTREME- LY well and the community should be proud of their achievements. Two of our children, Cameron Askew and Connor Par- tridge qualified and took part in the final of their individual races, whilst our year 5/6

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One of the students entertained Club People page The Rotary Club of members at a recent meeting with a report of his experience and expressed his thanks Lunesdale for a unique opportunity he had greatly By Lillian Barton enjoyed. Members enjoyed a talk by Philip Hoyle of The Club also invites students from a the Rotary Club of Kendal, who gave an local school to take part in The Young Chef illustrated account of his trek in November Competition. Several students compete in 2014 to the village of Khiraule in the Ever- the first school round and one will be cho- est region of Nepal. Philip was instrumen- sen to go forward to the regional final and, tal in the successful Rotary Matching Grant if successful, from there they will go on to Application, which provided a great the national final. For those students who amount of money for the Khiraule Health are keen to pursue a career in the catering and Education Project. The money has been industry this competition also provides a used to make improvements to the village unique opportunity to experience the high school and quality of village life. standards required of their culinary skills Every year the Club invites students in a high pressure environment. Entering from a local school to take part in the Rota- the competition often strengthens their ry Youth Programme of Enrichment resolve to work in catering. (RYPEN). The two students who went on For further information about the Club this programme spent a week in October please see the website last year at the Castle Head Field Centre www.lunesdalerotary.org.uk near Grange. The course is designed to en- courage teamwork, build self-confidence and test the abilities of students, with the emphasis on outdoor activities in the Cum- MEL BOOTH brian Fells. Initially students are very ap- PAINTER & DECORATOR prehensive about what they will encounter and some are not well equipped with com- munication skills. However, under expert 07825749631

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at the Folly in Settle last year, when tickets Letters (or more people) “The Last Potter of cost £7 – so if you missed that, or would like to hear it again, now’s your chance. Black Burton” Mark the date in your diary. By Mike Biles

Burton in Lonsdale was a pottery village for the best part of 300 years. At one time, there were 13 working potteries and their products are now collectors’ items. The smoke from pottery chimneys, the jet black colour of the local clay, or the reputation of its pubs (at one time at least 14 of them), have all been suggested as reasons why the village was called ‘black’. On the evening of 30th March, in the Village Hall, Bentham potter Lee Cartledge will tell the story of Richard Timperely Bateson. Richard Bateson was born in 1893 and became a highly skilled thrower, start- ing when aged just 13 when he worked with his father and uncle at Waterside Pottery producing jam jars using a ‘jigger jolly’. He kept the pottery, renamed Stock- bridge, working until 1944 and at one time produced jars for Woolworths. In later life, Bateson taught in London and Ipswich be- fore returning to Burton in the 1970s, where he passed his knowledge on to the Cart- ledge family. He died in 1991, aged 98. “The Last Potter of Black Burton” prom- ises to be a fascinating evening and we an- ticipate a high degree of interest. There will

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protect the pilgrims from robbers. Once the Ewecross Historical pilgrims reached their destination they The organisers want to build a party would often stay in monasteries, and Craven Concerns atmosphere, and there is an opportunity for Society bought a pilgrim badge to prove that they By Cllr Linda Brockbank Tel 015242 61598 Bentham to be involved, by providing ac- By Mary Taylor had actually been to the Holy Land. email: [email protected] commodation for spectators. If you are Sir John Kerr welcomed Dr Andrew The chairman thanked the speaker who Yorkshire Dales Leader Programme thinking of letting accommodation get your Jotischky from Lancaster University for a answered many questions. At the February (Don’t be put off by the title) booking systems ready. Think internation- return visit to the Ewecross Historical Soci- meeting, Mike Winstanley will speak on, This scheme applies to the whole of the ally and use Google translate on your web- ety meeting, held in Bentham Methodist “Markets and Supermarkets, 200 years of Craven District, including Bentham, and site. More information is on the TdY web- Church on Monday, 25 January. shopping in the North West.” provides grants to Farming and Enterprise site at letour.yorkshire.com Dr Jotischky gave an illustrated lecture businesses to support growth and encour- on Pilgrims to the Holy Land in the Middle age job creation. Ages. Beginning in the fourth century The Farming Scheme provides capital Christians travelled to the Holy Land to funding to farm businesses to help them study the locations of events in the scrip- diversify into non agricultural activities. tures, in the expectation of miraculous heal- The Enterprise scheme again provides ing or as an act of penance. By the Middle capital funding for new and existing busi- Ages they followed a specified route where nesses with less than 49 full time employ- hostels had been set up to provide for ees and is aimed at any business which will them, and embarked from the same port in benefit from the roll out of superfast broad- Italy, usually starting in April as the Medi- band, or is involved in specialist construc- terranean was too rough to cross in winter. tion, such as heritage construction, lime The Knights Templar was set up in 1119 to plastering, dry stone walling, and masonry, or to establish or expand a food and drink business. The Tourism Development scheme will Back by popular help with capital funding to improve the quality of tourism facilities and improve demand the visitor experience. All joinery work The closing date for Round 1 outline Undertaken QES Jazz Band and applications is 9 March 2016 and for Friends In Concert Round 2 outline applications 25 July 2016 Including uPVC doors & Full details are on www.yorkshiredalesleader.co.uk and if windows At Bentham Methodist Church you would like to discuss a potential appli- Saturday 19th March 7pm cation you can call email to ri- Call Jonny Lawson on: [email protected] or ring 015242 51002 Car parking charges Including The School Orchestra and Choir For the fifth year in a row the level of Mob: 07855056263 charges remains frozen in Craven District Light refreshments available car parks Tel: 015242 42452 Entry is free Donations welcome Tour de Yorkshire (to be shared between QES’s Music Depart- Stage 1 Beverly to Settle is on 29 April ment and the Church Building Fund) with both Team Wiggins and Team Sky [email protected] Come and support these young but taking part, and between 5,000 to 10,000 very talented musicians spectators are expected to be in Settle for the first stage finish.

28 21 card with a description (and picture if avail- What has your Town will visit soon). When we know our budget It's Give And able), and your phone number. and have quotes for equipment we aim to Take Time! Council been doing in meet with the children and parents of Low Tales From A Dog Walker Bentham to discuss their exact needs within By Richard Wilson the last month? By Frances Harrison-Jones our budget. We aim to make this YOUR BEST's Give and Take Day this year is on By Cllr John Vendy on behalf of Bentham Town I have now gone completely mad and got facility. Saturday morning 12th March in the Town Council myself a new puppy - Chip - another Bor- Extra Meeting: Hall. der Collie. He is now 5 1/2 months old. He Precept Meeting: An extra meeting was held to discuss a The aim is to save perfectly good stuff has had a steep learning curve learning the Precept is the part of Council Tax that goes planning application to change the shop that's no longer wanted by its present own- pack rules but Bess and Fae have been won- to fund your Town Council. area of West Stonegate in Low Bentham into ers from ending up in landfill. You bring it derful trainers. A few growls and nips and Following a review of finances for the year an education facility. Council will submit a to the Give and Take Day, and hopefully Chip has learnt many of the house rules so far, future “special projects” were dis- number of comments. someone else will be there who is keen to and has realised that when in doubt it is cussed, including the need to replace some give it a new home. better to watch what your elders do as they of the windows in the Town Hall and some Open Spaces Committee: Please bring what you want to give be- seem to know best! He has certainly learnt old office equipment. Future work to improve tidiness around tween 9 and 10.30am - earlier is better, and that it is not worth the risk to go near some- We then went on to consider the grant the Parish was discussed. nothing will be accepted after 10.30. one else's food bowl! When out he has also applications for this year and agree the level Several ideas for commemorating the end You can come to start taking things away learnt not to cut across in front of Bess of precept for 2016/17 which remains the of World War 1 by planting poppies were from 10.00 am (no earlier!) and the event when she is running. same as in recent years. suggested, and it was felt that the verges will end at 11.30. If you find things you To add to the mix shortly after Christmas Marketing Committee: approaching the towns would be a good want, we’d welcome donations towards the I also dog-sat a Springer Spaniel and anoth- option, and also around the “Welcome The 2016 Tourist Information season was cost of the event, as we no longer get any er collie/kelpie as their owners were ill. It Walls”. discussed. A request to open a few days grant to help us put it on. was quite a puzzle fitting them all into the Further companies that supply play- before Easter is to be sent to volunteers to Everything should be clean, complete, in car but they all learnt to squeeze in together ground equipment were considered for ap- facilitate visitors over that weekend. The reasonable condition, and usable or in need with little in the way of protest, the reward proaches for costings and ideas for different Bentham & Beyond Accommodation and only of minor repair or maintenance. being a good run which all enjoyed. I am schemes. Services List is to be updated and printed in No clothes - but you can take them to the now checking my list of friends to make time for the new season. The “rolling dis- Sue Ryder shop across the road. No plant sure they stay well if they have dogs! I did TAI CHI QIGONG play” in the TIP window is to be driven by pots or magazines - nobody ever takes any! say I have gone completely mad!! MAKES THE DIFFERENCE an older lap-top and the content updated for No TVs, computer hardware or video ma- This month's tip - how to stop your pup- the new season. Problem with balance and joints? chines/tapes. Other electrical items are wel- py from nipping. Just give a good yelp, Concerns over quality issues with the Want to feel more calm? come, and will be safety-checked. turn away and refuse to play or engage in 2016 calendar and a way to resolve them We can pick-up if you can't bring things any way. It may take a few times but the Come to Sole to Soul were discussed. yourself (must be booked - phone Annie puppy will soon realise that nipping results A makeover of the Town Hall promotion- Thursdays 11am -12.30pm 64886). For large/heavy items, please leave in being ignored. al leaflet was discussed and we are to take them at home, and instead bring a display See website for more information photographs of the rooms during events to http://www.sole-to-soul.net/gigong.html demonstrate possible uses, and update the INTERCOUNTY HORNBY DAY NURSERY text. Leonard Tyrer & Son Ltd DRIVING SCHOOL  Fully qualified staff Options to revise the Town Council web- site were discussed. Some new photographs VAL KAY  7.30 to 6.30pm Joiners will be needed along with a simpler method Established 1954 THEORY TRAINING  Pre - school Nursery & Education Grant of inputting events into the calendar page. All types of joinery work undertaken AVAILABLE  Dedicated Baby & Toddler Facilities Playing Field: Grove Hill, Station Road, Bentham  Secure outdoor play area A meeting was held on the new Low Ben- 015242 62794 tham Playing Field between a number of Tel 015242 62333 e-mail: 1 Station Road, Hornby. Tel: 015242 22288 councillors and a prospective supplier/ 07780788339 [email protected] E:[email protected] installer of play equipment (other suppliers www.tyrersjoinery.co.uk

22 27 Bentham Library News to the setting up of the state of Israel and Bentham the effect that has had on the existing pop- By John Frankland Film Group ulation up to the present. Easter Book and Bake Sale The film is made by Peter Kosminsky. It By Stella Hall Grab yourself some great reads, and some contains harrowing images from concentra- On Friday 11th March we will be showing cake, at Bentham Library’s Easter Book and tion camps in Germany and of the violence in High Bentham Town Hall on the BIG Bake Sale which starts on Wednesday 16th surrounding the establishment and mainte- SCREEN The Lady in the Van (2015, Cert March. The Bumper Book Sale will include nance of the state of Israel. PG 13). adult fiction, non-fiction and lots of chil- We are showing each of the four epi- This film was written by Alan Bennett dren's books. You’ll be able to take ad- sodes on Thursday evenings in March, and directed by Nicholas Hytner. It tells vantage of our special offers and pick up giving ourselves time to wind down to- the true story of the relationship between some fantastic bargains. Prices start from gether and for discussion after each epi- Alan Bennett and Miss Shepherd, a woman 30p. Tea, Coffee and home-made cakes, sode. Do come along: the film is highly of uncertain origins who temporarily baked by members of Friends of Bentham recommended by several people in Ben- parked her van in Bennett's London drive- Library and Library staff, will also be avail- tham who have already seen it. way and proceeded to stay there for fifteen able. The bake sale starts at 11am – 4 pm, We’ll be at Looking Well, King Street in years. but the book sale will go on until the end of Bentham 8.00 pm on the 3rd March for the Maggie Smith, having just played the Easter, and everything must go… first episode. caustic Dowager Countess in Downton Computer Club Abbey, plays the equally commanding There will not be a Computer Club meet- character of Miss Shepherd, whilst Alex ing this month because of the early Easter Jennings's performance of Bennett is sharp holidays. The next session will be Thursday and sympathetic. 28th April. Hope to see you there… Jim Broadbent and Frances de la Tour Story and Rhyme time also star. Come along to our StoryTime As usual, the film starts at 8pm and tick- session for Under-5s. The Sto- ets cost £5 on the door. rytimes, led by volunteer Lyd- There will be a raffle and refreshments ia Bennett, will take place in the interval. weekly in term time on Mon- day afternoons from 2.30 – 3 The Promise pm and include rhymes and By Annie Neligan singing as well as stories. Describes itself as a ‘political thriller set in These sessions are completely contemporary Israel and British-occupied FREE, and all are welcome. Palestine in the aftermath of the Second For more information about any of these World War’. events, call 01609 534533 or Email: ben- A young Londoner (Claire Foy) visits [email protected] to find out Israel, trying to reconcile what she learns more. from her grandfather’s journal about his Quakers

Easter Closure army experience in a German concentra- tion camp and then in Palestine, with what Experience peace Please note the library will be closed she is seeing of life for Jews and for Arabs with the Quakers. Good Friday, Saturday 26th March and in Israel today. Easter Monday. We re-open as normal on Three Peaks for Palestine are showing Wednesday 30th March. We invite you to join us any Sunday the film because it gives a graphic insight Bentham library is open Mondays 2.30- 10.30 – 11.15 at Friends Meeting into the European (German and British) 7pm, Wednesdays 10am-4pm, Fridays 2.30- House, off the Burton Rd, Low Ben- policies that gave rise to the huge move- 5.30pm and Saturdays 10am-12noon. tham, LA2 7ET. Tel: 63152. ments of refugees into and out of Palestine,

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24 25 Events in March Yoga. And every Tues. Concern. And every Fri. Camping Stories— Sports and Sheepdog Trials AGM Town Hall Codes: TB Ballroom LH Lower Hall Wed 3rd Victoria Inst., 10am-12 noon, Post Jean Gathergood. Wed 17th Looking Well Studios, King St. 6pm, WR Wenningdale Room Office Services. And every Wed. Methodist Church Hall, 6-7pm, Yoga. AGM of Pioneer Projects. See pg 28. Mon 1st Lairgill Car Park, Meet 9.30 am, 11:30am-2:15pm, Community Link And every Fri. Town Hall, 6-10pm, Pantomime. Walks for Women. And every Mon. Café. And every Wed. Sat 6th Town Hall, 10am—12 noon, Thu 18th, Bentham Footpath group, Gargrave, Looking Well, Making Art ring 62672 3.45-8.30pm, Helen Howard School of FOBL Coffee Morning. TB. 8.5 miles, Leader Bridget Moody, 01535 for details. For those with Memory Dance. And every Wed. 12-4pm, ‘Standing Together’, Refugee Sup 215467. Meet Lairgill 9.30am See page 34. Loss and their carers. And every Mon. Looking Well, 2-4pm, Art for All. Art port Group Meeting. LH. See pg 42 Town Hall, 6-10pm, Pantomime Carers Group 10-1pm. Group. And every Wed. Bentham Library Storytime, Family His Victoria Inst., 7.30 pm, WI. Victoria Inst., 10am-12noon, 8-9.30pm, Singing for All. And 17th. tory, quizzes for National Libraries Day , pg Hornby Village Inst., 7.30pm, Flower Club Office Open. And every Mon. Methodist Church, 10-11:30am, Coffee Bentham Footpath Group, Moughton, 5.5 Graham MacFarlane talking 12:15-2:15pm, Community Link Café. Morning. Donations to local charities. And miles, Leader David Fisher, 61449, Meet about growing/propagating dahlias £4 And every Mon. every Wed. Lairgill 9.30 am. See page .34 Fri 19th Lairgill, 8.30-11am, waste paper 4-6pm, Helen Howard School of Dance. Bentham Medical Practice, CAB, Looking Well 11am-1pm Panto Work collection in aid of NSPCC. And every Mon. 1-3pm. And 17th. shops until pantomime. See page 5. Town Hall, 6-10pm, Pantomime 6:15-7:30pm, Tai Chi. And every Mon. Town Hall, 7pm, ‘This Changes Eve Tue 9th Bentham Library Reading Group, Masonic Lodge, 10am-2.30pm, Age Town Hall, 9:30-11am, Zanna’s Adult rything’, Climate Change Film and 2pm. See page 20. Concern. Old Ingleton—Malcolm Culshaw Ballet. And every Mon. LH. Meeting. See page 17. Methodist Church, 2.15 pm, Monthly Sat 20th Town Hall, 10am-12noon, 1-4pm, Indoor bowls, All welcome. Thu 4th Victoria Inst., 10am-12noon, Bright Hour Victoria Inst Coffee Morning, TB. For details ring Sue Park 62099. And Bat ‘N’ Chat. And every Thur. Wed 10th Methodist Chapel, 12 noon – 1pm. 5 - 12 midnight, Pantomime, every Mon. TB. 1.30-3pm, Piper’s Painters. `And every Lent Lunch and Talk. Jacob’s Join lunch. Sun 21st Town Hall, Panto Clear up 1-3pm, N Y Horizons. And every Mon. Thur. All welcome. And the following 5 Tues 23rd Looking Well, Words from WR. 4-8pm, Helen Howard School of Dance. Wednesdays. Details announced in the Wenningdale launch party see page 28 7-8pm, Boxercise. And every Mon. TB And every Thur. churches. Wed 24th Looking Well, 8pm, BEST Green 8.15-9.15pm, Boxercise. And every Mon. TB. Looking Well, 2-4pm, Art Shed, Com Ingleton Community Centre, Café, After Paris-Climate Chaos? See pg 33 Youth Café, 7.30pm Full Town munity Art. And every Thur. 10am-12noon, CAB. And 24th. Thur 25th Bentham Library, 2pm, Council Meeting 7.30-9pm, Bentham Line Dancers. Fri 12th Masonic Lodge, 10am –2.30pm, Age Computer Club. See page 20. Bentham Methodist Church Hall, 10- And every Thur. Concern. Exercise Fri 26th Masonic Lodge, 10am-2.30 pm, Age 11:30am, Toddle-in for parents and Town Hall, 9.30-10.30am, Pilates. Bentham Footpath Group, Silverdale, 7.5 Concern. Bentham Recorder Group carers with children 0-4. And every Mon. And every Thur. LH. miles, Leader Alan Parker, 61443. Sat 27th Town Hall, 8am-12noon, 3.45-4.45pm, Adventurers, for children 7-8pm, Boxercise. And every Thur. Meet Lairgill 9.30am. See page 34. LASRUG Coffee Morning aged 4-6 years. And every Mon in term (except 18th) TB. BENTHAM NEWS DEADLINE Bentham Methodist Church Room, 12- time. 7-10pm, High Bentham WI.. LH Sat 13th Victoria Inst, 10am-12 noon, Book 1.30pm Jumble Sale, Tatham Fells Primary 6.15-7.30pm, Springboard, for children Methodist Church Hall, 2-4pm, Wel Swap and every second Saturday in the Sun 28th, Bentham Footpath Group, Rusland, aged 7-11 years. And every Mon in come-In. Dominoes and tea for all ages, month. 10.5 miles., Leaders Susan Badley and Ann term time. transport contact Anthony 63156. And 18th. Town Hall, 10am-12noon, Pet Rescue Butcher, 62502. Meet Lairgill 9.00. See pg 34 Bentham Library, 2.30pm, Story time for Black Bull, 7.30 pm, Carnival AGM p g 42. Coffee Morning. TB. under 5s. And every Mon. See Page 20. Mon 29th Bentham Methodist Church, Sole to Soul , 11-12.30 pm, Tai chi and 10am-6pm, Panto Set-up. TB. 7.30pm, Ewecross Historical Society , Mike Tues 2nd Victoria Inst., 10am-12noon, Office 11th, 18th & 25th Sun 14th Town Hall, Panto Dress Rehearsal, 2- Winstanley: ’Markets and Supermarkets, - Open. And every Tues. Fri 5th Looking Well, 10.30–1pm, Art Skills 10pm. TB, WR and Kitchen 200 Years of Shopping in the North West 4-8pm, Helen Howard School of Dance. Development for details ring 62672. And Mon 15th Town Hall, Panto Dress Rehearsal, MARCH 4TH BENTHAM NEWS PUBLISHED And every Tues. every Fri.

Looking Well, 10:30am, Tuesday @ Town Hall 9:30-11am, Little Stars Toddler Old School, Tatham Fells, 8pm Lowgill Looking Well and Community Lunch Group. And every Fri (except 19th Feb) TB. at 1pm. Café and soup. Writers Group 11am-12.30pm Craven Customer 11.30-1pm. And every Tues except 16th Feb. Services. Also 19 Feb. LH THE NEW DEADLINE FOR THE BENTHAM NEWS IS 12TH Town Hall, 10-11am, Mature movers. And 7.30pm, Bentham Show Annual Quiz. OF THE MONTH FOR ALL SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES/ every Tues (except 16th) LH. Details Val Lawson 61606 or John Whitfield 10am-12noon, Craft Club. And every Tues. 07540181524 PAYMENT OF ADVERTS FOR THE FOLLOWING MONTH. 7-8pm, Aerobics. And every Tues. Victoria Inst. 10am-12noon, Post Office (except 16th) . TB. Services. And every Fri. Bentham Primary School Hall, 6- 7pm, Masonic Lodge, 10am-2.30pm, Age