PARISH PRATTLE Issue No. 64 Halton-with-Aughton Dec 2011 / Jan 2012
We wish all our readers A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Many thanks for your support!
Jan, Dave & all of the Prattle team.
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ST. WILFRID‛S, HALTON THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Rector Minister Rev. Pauline Bicknell, Rev. Yolande Burns The Vicarage, 2 Summerfield Drive, The Manse, 11 Marine Drive, Slyne, LA2 6AQ Tel: 822128 email: [email protected] Hest Bank. LA2 6DZ Tel: 822747
Services in December Services in December 4th 10am Parish Communion 4th (Toy Service) Rev. Ann Hufton 11th 8am Holy Communion 11th Rev. Roy Chapman 10am Morning Prayer 18th Dr. Richard McGregor 18th 10am Family Communion and 6pm Carol Service at St. Wilfrid's dressing of the tree 25th Christmas Day - Mrs. Pat Coyle 6pm Village Carol Service 24th 3pm Carols around the Crib for all the family Services in January 11.30pm Midnight Mass 1st Rev. Richard Davis 25th 10am Parish Communion 8th Mr. Norman Boothroyd th Services in January 15 Rev. David Greenwood nd 1st 10am Parish Communion 22 Rev. Geoff Lear th 8th 8am Holy Communion 29 Rev. George Barton 10am Morning Prayer 15th 10am Parish Communion 22nd 10am Morning Prayer 29th 10am Holy Communion ST. SAVIOUR‛S, AUGHTON Services in December ST. JOSEPH'S R.C. CHURCH 11th 11.30am Holy Communion Saturday Vigil at 6.30 pm, Sunday Mass 20th 7pm Carol Service throughout the year at 11.00 a.m. 25th 10am Holy Communion
Clergy: Fr. Jim Burns, Services in January Deacon Stephen Pendlebury, 8th 11.30am Holy Communion St. Joseph's Church nd Slyne Road, Lancaster, LA1 2HU 22 11.30am Morning Prayer Tel: 01524 32493 29th 7pm Evening Prayer Page 2 From the Halton registers: times. We might look back and have Baptisms: regrets but we will also have learnt 2nd Oct - Brooke Anne Lowther-Edwards valuable lessons along the way. One 20th Nov - Lucie Elizabeth Hogarth villager I was talking to about time Funerals: said it was something she came to 18th October - Harry Towers appreciate more as she got older. Young people think they have all the Dear friends, time in the world but as we grow older, I recently celebrated my birthday – and perhaps those around us begin to this one being more significant than die, we look at time differently. An- most as it had a ‘0’ at the end. Ap- other book I’ve been reading recently proaching half a century made me in- summarised this with the following clined to look back and reflect, as well advice “life seems so long when you’re as to look forward, in a way that I don’t in the middle of it, but when you know often do on my birthday. it’s going to end soon, you realise how Inevitably I was thinking about the little time we have on earth. Don’t passage of time, and I did this against waste it”. the backdrop of the release of the film As we approach another Christmas ‘One Day,’ taken from the book of the and New Year, whether you’re older or same name written by David Nicholls. younger than me, feel that time is not This is the story of a young couple who something to worry about, or feel it is part after one post graduation fling but passing at an alarming rate, I pray meet on the same day of their lives for that we may all realise what a precious the next 20 years. The book review in gift it is and value it. The Lady said “it appeals to different generations in different ways. It tells Pauline the inexperienced what might lie ahead after university, by way of false starts, D.C. Seward heartbreaks and betrayal. It affords those still undergoing these things some comic relief through self-recogni- PAINTER AND DECORATOR tion. Most interestingly, it allows the Serving Halton & surrounding over 40s to wallow in nostalgia.” Our perspectives and priorities may areas for over 20 years. change over the course of time but the Enquiries welcome passage of time is something none of us ESTIMATES FREE can escape. No doubt we have all expe- rienced “false starts, heartbreaks and 01524 811281 betrayal” but also hopefully better Page 3 THE CENTRE @ HALTON Halton Community Association Charity No. 506984 www.haltoncentre.org / Bookings/Information 811444
The Happening Winning Programme was The Wednesday Zumba class will be No.101 – still unclaimed changing its day to Mondays 6-7 from H.C.A. Annual General Meeting 9th January. I was a little disappointed with the Lune Valley Voices time on Mondays is number of people who came to show now 6.45 – 8.45pm. their support for the Centre but thank On Tuesdays, ‘Halton Hang out’ (Youth you very much to the 23 who did attend Club) has age & time changes – 8-12yrs the AGM. 6.30-8.30pm; 10-18yrs 7.30-9.30pm. No one volunteered for Chairperson or English Country Dancing now starts at Vice Chair positions. This means I have 7.30pm. no choice but to continue officially as Weightwatchers, Beginners Circuits Chairperson with the committee sharing and Salsa nights have now closed. the role until a replacement is found. Past & Future Events Reports, information & updates were The Bon Giovi Tribute night was a re- given by Lancaster Co-housing, Halton sounding success with a profit £1,208. Hydro scheme & 7 regular groups who The Striding Edge Ceilidh was a sell out use the Centre. and a superb night. Profit £527. Regular Sessions News HCA hosted a thank you evening in An acting class for children 6-12yrs has September for Coffee Central volun- recently started on Saturdays 11- teers and in November for The Hap- 12noon. pening volunteers.
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Page 4 The first event organised by HCA in HOLIDAY IN TENERIFE? 2012 will be a Family Fun Night on Sat 28th January from 6.30 – 11pm Entertainer & Compere will be Kyle Oram. There will be a Disco, Bar, Games and snacks. Advance tickets are Adults £4 Chil- dren £2 or at the door Adults £5 Please ring Mike or Val for more in- children £3. formation on 01524 811817 The Zumbathon which we had planned Or Email to: for November is now in the planning for [email protected] 25th February. for information leaflet Other dates for your diary are March 10 Ceilidh, May 12 Auction, June 2,3 Many hands make light work. So if you Halton’s Happening. can find an hour or two and are willing All the proceeds from HCA events are to do a bit of painting etc to help out, used for the maintenance & refurbish- then let us know so we can arrange a ment of the premises. rota. Painting and Decorating has become an Damage & Unacceptable Behaviour ongoing job as it has to be undertaken We have been really pleased with the during any vacant or quieter times. general behaviour of everyone using Finding a time when volunteers are the Centre considering how busy it has available and the rooms are also empty become. However, there have been can be tricky. quite a few incidents lately which have saddened us. The youth shelter has GWL Services been damaged again and several chil- George W Leathard dren have had items stolen, e.g. money, Established 1995 phone, bike, scooter, skateboard etc. * * * There have also been reports of bully- Interior / Exterior ing and general nuisance. Painting & Decorating Annoyingly over the past 3 months in Home Maintenance the new toilets, (mostly the gents) we * * * have discovered on different occa- No job too small sions, the mirrors smeared in soap, Good quality work at affordable prices Reliable and trustworthy toilet paper strewn everywhere, the Local to Halton basins or floor thick with mud, graffiti, For free estimates telephone faeces spread around the floor and Lancaster 849495 faeces smeared on the walls.
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The September meeting began with a journey back to Cumbria was made with chorus of Jerusalem followed by a few the balloon flight planned. notices of events being held in the area. The van arrived at the Rusland Pool Ho- The business was swiftly conducted so tel, 3 miles south of Newby Bridge, with that we could listen to our guest speak- the balloon rolled up inside. It measured er. 150ft wide by 200 ft long when it was The meeting was addressed by David unrolled on the grass. Before the bas- Ellis and entitled ‘Balloon Flight over ket could be attached the balloon was Windermere’. It was a collection of very filled with cold air by some big fans, personal slides and videos set to music. then the basket was attached on its David introduced his talk by saying that side. The burners then heated the cold his daughter had received the gift of a air to warm it and the balloon rose into voucher entitling her to a flight over the air and the basket could be placed Windermere in the Lake District for upright. The basket was a lot taller than her 40th Birthday, to be taken at a imagined and had a step hole in the side mutually convenient time, weather per- to help the people to get in. The men mitting. were to get in first and then they held Sue, who now lives in Leicester, pre- it still while the ladies got in. The capac- ferred a Friday night and each Friday ity of the balloon was 16 people plus the evening since the 40th birthday a phone pilot in 4 different well padded com- call was made to the company - eventu- partments; the seats would only be used ally the conditions were good and the on landing. The pilot. from Ulverston. MARK WATSON HOME & GARDEN MAINTENANCE
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Page 12 NEWS FROM COFFEE CENTRAL
Farewell 2011 & Welcome 2012 meat/cheese/veg/plants/bakery/ craft/ Firstly thank you to all our volunteers pet etc. l will also keep one table a month for a great year in Coffee Central, we for those who want to hire this as a could not have done it without you and private sale to raise funds for personal you all have a fantastic attitude towards reasons or a charity of their choice. This each other and the customers. will be on a first come, first served, We often receive very positive feedback basis initially and then I'll make a list for and kind compliments which the following months. makes everything worthwhile. The W.I. and some of our knit 'n' natter During 2011 we managed to bring every- ladies have already expressed an inter- one some fun and interesting events est so there is sure to be something for and we hope to again in 2012. Some are everyone. Knit 'n' Natter is based in the already being organised as things do coffee shop foyer every Tuesday from take a while when there are so few of us 2-4:30pm; 2-3:30pm over 18, followed by on the committee. open to all ages, as parents may wish to I want to bring your attention to just a bring their children from school to raise couple for now:- awareness and learn new skills. Any local ln April l wish to start a local indoor businesses that l have not yet ap- market once a month. We have a number proached can contact me in the usual way. of local businesses who are interested in The second thing l want to bring to your making a regular appearance and it will attention is our Auction.... be similar to a Farmers Mart and Craft This will be on the 12th May and we are Sale. All the usual stalls will be available: honoured to have Paul Hayes from T.V's Anne Salmon Soft Furnishings—Halton Consult * Design * Create * Supply *Fit Quality, Service and Affordability are my priorities in helping you achieve your dream home interior. ¨ Roman Blinds ¨ Box and Scatter Cushions ¨ Custom made Curtains ¨ Swags and Tails ¨ Pelmets / Valances ¨ Tiebacks ¨ Track Fitting Service Available For a Free Home Visit and Estimate Tel : Mobile 07831 329469 or 01524 69220
Page 13 “CASH IN THE ATTIC" who has agreed "Promise" to your own liking, and the to be our auctioneer. family provide the food. Your offer is Items "Promised" so far are:- to cook and serve only. - MOT from Lime Tree Garage lf there are any local businesses who - 1 - 1 Computer tuition can offer a couple of hours work of any - 2 hours gardening from 2 of our local kind as a "Promise" and any that can professional gardeners/designers. offer special gifts/items for bidders to - Initial driving lesson (2 hours) get their teeth into then please do Plus a number of other items, gifts contact me. and hampers. As for the larger items in the "Items l would like those of you who are good Auction" please let me know what you cooks to contact me so that l can offer are willing to donate but do be aware a "Home Cooked Meal for 4" in the that we cannot store them at the Cen- bidder’s own home. This is always a tre except for 3 hours before the sale. popular item in any Promise Auction so if Also, that it is your responsibility to there is more than one of you out there get the item to and from the Centre willing to give a couple of hours to cook should it not sell. Sorry about this, but and serve a meal from your own l have to be specific. family cook book (with a choice of dishes We will have an hour to an hour-half for for starter/main/pudding) ~ you can viewing of the Auction “items and prom- stipulate choices from your own special- ises” and will start the Auction at 8pm ity dishes so that l can word the sharp. R & M DAWSON LANDSCAPE AND STONE MASONRY SPECIALISTS Advice-Design-Construction STONEWORK- natural stone walling, facing, pillars and arches LANDSCAPING- flagging, decking, fencing and turfing DRIVEWAYS- block paving, gravel and tarmac GROUNDWORKS- drainage, concrete bases and foundations Mini digger hire
For a friendly local reliable service please call for a quote Richard 01524 770568 Mark 01524 812242 Mobile 07881464856 Page 14 Free Padded Envelopes Thank you to everyone who helped to I have a selection, of varying sizes make my recent 90th Birthday Party for anyone who can use them. at the Centre such a special time. Thank you also for all the lovely Please tel: 01524 812564 gifts, flowers and cards.
Please register with me for a number nearer the time as it's cheaper to pre- register than to buy a number-paddle on the door. Items have to be purchased and paid for on the night and removed from the main hall after the Auction by the buyer or the donator as the hall will be required on the Sunday morning. Buyers can always negotiate with the donator as to how best to get the item home. SO BRING LOTS OF CASH!!! and re- Please always check the new member the bar will be open from opening/closing times of Coffee Central 6:30pm onwards. Please support this as we are extending hours and days as very effective fund raising event as it is we register more volunteers. such good fun and very productive in all And finally, it's good night from me and ways. good night from him ~ Oops, sorry, wrong show! And finally, l want to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful & Healthy New Year, and thank you for your support ~ but especially to Coffee Central Fantastic Volunteers and our Duke of Edinburgh Award girls.
Eileen P-J Events & Coffee Shop Co-ordinator, HCA. Contact [email protected] OR if you prefer 01524 812488.
Page 15 ABBEYFIELD NEWS
The Abbeyfield summer and autumn er, but our usual round of social events coach trips ended in October with a will continue. Details are shown below. most enjoyable visit to Chipping. By TUESDAY CLUB (every fortnight at travelling out via Abbeystead and Dun- 2.0pm) December 11, 20; January 3, sop Bridge and returning through 17, 31. Calder Vale and Oakenclough the resi- dents were able to see the full autumn COFFEE MORNING (2nd Friday in the colours of the Bowland fells and valleys. month at 10.0am) December 9, Janu- The Kirkby Lonsdale Handbell Ringers ary 13. paid a most welcome visit at the end of SUNDAY EVENINGS (3rd Sunday in October. There had been huge disap- the month at 6.30pm) December 18, pointment last year when their usual January 15. carol concert had been quite literally snowed off. So this year they came THURSDAY AFTERNOON MUSIC: earlier: no carols, but instead a won- 2.30pm. Every Thursday except when derful range of pieces that still had the there is a Community Tea in the School. residents joining in even if some of the words were a little less familiar. A Keith Fenton short time later a private “residents only” firework display on November 5th made up for the lack of carols. Mid-winter is bound to be a little quiet- WOODIES CROOK O' LUNE SNACKS. SEND BEST WISHES TO EVERYONE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT THROUGH 2011. We continue to serve our First Class Refreshments, and look forward to Meeting Visi- tors from Near & Far in 2012. Unfortunately due to the Imposition of Charges at the Crook We are unable to Offer our usual FULL WINTER SERVICE. We will be OPEN FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY ONLY From Nov 1st to April 1st. We will however be serving Revival Breakfasts on Boxing & New Year’s Day. (Spend £10, and WOODIE will Pay your PARKING FEE!!) Walk round or get The BIKE out! Save The Parking Fee (Makes Sense.) MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR. WOODIE & FRIENDS Page 16 VILLAGE NEWS
SANTA’s SLEIGH HALTON LIBRARY Go on get more out of life online! Santa Claus Online Basics is a free, easy to use will be course that will help you get started brought to using computers and the internet. You Halton in his will be supported by our friendly and Sleigh by experienced team in relaxed, unpres- the Rotary sured learning atmosphere and all les- Club of sons can be tailored according to your Carnforth needs and interests. The sessions are on Saturday free but need to be booked to ensure a 10th Dec. space is available; they take place Mon- days 10.30-11.30am, 2.00-4.00pm, and Collection money last year went to lo- Thursdays 3.00-4.30pm for all ages. cal Cancer related charities, North Other regular events are our weekly West Air Ambulance and various other storytime for pre-school children on good causes associated with the Villag- Thursdays from 2.30-3.00pm term es visited by the Sleigh. Suggestions time) and our lively Halton Readers as to village community projects for reading group meetings on the second 2012 will be very welcome. Monday of the month from 10.00- 11.00am. Newcomers are very welcome and the titles we will be discussing over the next few months are as follows: Dec 12 - Q and A by V. Swarup, Jan 9 – Salmon Fishing in the Yemen by P. Torday, Feb 13 – Naming of Eliza Quinn by C. Birch, Mar 12 – Pompeii by R. Harris. Visit the library or call 01524 811265 for more details on any of the above. We are open Mondays 10.30am-1.00pm, Carnforth Rotary Club 2.00-5.00pm and Thursdays 2.00- Charity Trust Fund Registration 5.00pm, 5.30-7.00pm. Number 1037442 Gina Prill
Page 17 1ST HALTON SCOUT GROUP CHRISTMAS BINGO CHRISTMAS POST 2011 SATURDAY 1st Halton Scout Group will once again be participating in Lonsdale District Scout 3 DECEMBER 7.30pm Christmas post. in The Cost of the stamp will be 25p and AUGHTON VILLAGE HALL will be available from 26th November 2011 at :- Fresh Turkeys. Meat. D & G WESTWORTH, NEWSA- & spirit prizes GENTS, HIGH ROAD. For Village Hall Funds DERRICK BROOKES, BUTCHERS, All Welcome HIGH ROAD
POST BOXES will be in these shops THE LUNE VALLEY IN THE from 26 NOVEMBER 2011 TIMES PAST Last date for posting will be Available Now - An exciting 2012 cal- 4pm Thursday 15th December 2011 endar ‘The Lune Valley in Times Past’ Please see post box for area covered The Calendar, Comprising fourteen Christmas cards only please. photographs of Lune Valley villages taken in the early twentieth century, All enquiries to Ralph Squire Tel: 811551 includes a photo of High Road Halton Thank you for your continued support. before 1914. The calendar is available from the KITCHEN Newsagent & the Post Office and is INSTALLATIO NS N orth W est Ltd priced at £5 with all proceeds from German Kitchens by “Schuller” the sale of this calendar to be donated to St John’s Hospice, Lancaster. A local family firm with over 15 years experience and our reputation built upon recommendations. David Kenyon Visit our showroom by appointment Unit 3, Low Mills, Mill Lane, Low Bentham Tel 015242 63388 or 07831 151839 [email protected] www.kinw.co.uk
Page 18 Furnace Nursery Full day care 0-5 years at the family-run Barn Furnace Barn Day Nursery, Foundry Lane, Halton 7.30am – 6pm Day Monday to Friday Early Years grant received; Nursery employer vouchers accepted Holiday Club? Are you interested in a Contact Louise on holiday club being run in the tel: 811811 or village? 07786 633865 Phone Louise to register your [email protected] interest to look into viability
Halton PreSchool Halton Kids Club 9.30am – 12 noon Before and after school care Monday to Friday 8-9am and 3.15-5.45pm during term time Monday to Friday in The Centre@Halton during term time in Age 3+ The Centre@Halton
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Page 19 ST WILFRID’S C of E SCHOOL Our next Community Tea is to be held on I have been asked by many people to start Thursday 8th December at 2.00 p.m. – classes. Would you be interested in learning Everyone welcome. any of the skills below:- Beginners - Hand or Machine Sewing It is a very busy time ahead with many (or a mix of both) exciting activities and events planned Beginners - Learn how to use a Sewing Machine for our children as Christmas approach- Beginners - Patchwork es. Advent and the special place that Within my professional life I have taught Christmas holds in our lives, will be at and run many different groups and classes the centre of our thoughts and activi- within the community, recently completing ties. Once again we will be joining with City & Guilds Embroidery St. Wilfrid’s Church by circulating the Contact Rosalie Janes Tel Halton 811575 Posada throughout the school and into the children’s homes. school and are sold to children at af- Other school events include our Christ- fordable prices. mas Fair and Secret’s Room on Satur- Finally we would like to thank all fami- day 3rd December from 2pm – 4pm. lies and friends of the school for their Everyone is very welcome to join in the help and support with our Christmas fun. The Secret’s Room is for all chil- festivities and hope that they have a dren of primary school age. Adults are very happy and peaceful Christmas. not allowed into the Secrets Room, as it is an opportunity for children to buy Claire Weymouth gifts for their family and friends in Headteacher secret. Small gifts are donated to the St Wilfrid’s Church of England Primary School 1 – 1 Computer Tuition P Get on the net P Use email P Digital Photography P Write Letters P Home Accounts Don’t let another year go by wishing you could do it. An hour of 1:1 tuition is sometimes better than hours of book learning. John Airey 01524 770475: 0781 601 4773 [email protected]
Page 20 MONSTER CHRISTMAS NEWS Kyle Oram. There will be games for the FROM WESSIES whole family, snacks, a disco and a bar. It will be lots of fun. "For Christmas, something different", Said Dave to all about, Tickets purchased in advance will cost "There'll be something unexpected, £4 for adults and £2 per child, or £5 Once Hallowe'en goes out." for adults and £3 per child on the "For I have built a dinosaur, door. Children under 14 must be ac- From lots and lots of parts, companied by an adult. To raffle for the football kids, Tickets will be on sale from December On December 1st it starts." and can be purchased from Maureen But if you don't like dinosaurs, Richardson - tel (01524) 811854, or We've something else for you(s), By Paul and Pat donated, Carol at Expressions Hair in the High Lovely plates with Halton view(s)! Road or from Halton Village Newsa- They are such lovely items, gents. As with previous events we are We guarantee to you, expecting tickets to sell quickly so to You'll eat your dinner quickly, avoid disappointment please purchase Over those plates you'll coo! Ooh! your tickets soon. Your Christmas shop this yuletide, Will be full of Christmas cheer, HALTON SOCIAL CLUB With dinosaurs and angels, And bags of yuletide gear! 10th Dec 1pm-3pm - Party with Cheery staff to always help you, Santa Who will sell you pies and cakes, Music, games and an early visit from And bread and milk and sausage rolls, Santa to give all the good boys and So come on in for goodness sake(s)! girls a present. HALTON VILLAGE NEWS Please enter the number of children TEL. 01524 811401 that will be attending at The Halton Social Club 811250 before 8th Dec to FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY avoid disappointment. The Centre @ Halton has recently an- nounced its programme of events for 17th Dec 8pm till late 2012, and this will include a Nearly New Join us for Xmas bingo with our glam- Sale, a Zumbathon and another Ceilidh orous bingo caller. Lots of prizes to evening. be won. However the first event of the year will be a great Family Fun Night at the New Years Eve 8pm till late Centre on Saturday January 28th from We are celebrating the New Year 6.30 to 11pm. The night will be hosted with music and a buffet. by well known entertainer and compere
Page 21 NEWS FROM LANCASTER COHOUSING
The building work progresses steadily. into the river no faster than it would Blocks are being laid for Terrace A. The from a green-field site. We don’t want Common House building slab is prepared to cause floods downstream! and work has started on its walls using Look out for our new banner which is recycled aggregate blocks manufac- best seen from the cycle path across tured from near Nether Kellett. We can the river. already see how its exceptionally wide Several of us have already sold our cavity walls will be able to host a good houses and moved into temporary rent- chunk of the insulation which has al- ed accommodation in Halton and else- ready arrived. Another old building be- where. Members continue to be active hind it has been demolished. The on site. Scything grass has been the crushed concrete and brick will be re- latest activity – so start practising now used as fill. The furthest plot, on which for scything competitions in future Terrace D will sit, is being levelled. years. Some rock has had to be quarried from The parking for our shared cars will be the cliff behind to make the platform near the entrance to the site as we large enough though we are trying to don’t want to jeopardise the safety of keep everything looking as natural as children playing and cycling along by possible. Drainage pipes are being in- the river. stalled throughout the site so that rain- We apologise for any temporary dis- water from storms can be discharged ruption to footpath walks. This will be as short as possible. BUSINESS STUDIES TUTOR At the time of writing we still have a few 3 bed houses for sale. Several of (CRB checked) them are in Heron Bank just before S J Soper BA (hons), PGCE you enter our site. They are being built I can provide private tutoring at the to the same high eco-standards but following levels for all exam boards are designed for people who require GCSE, AS, A2, BTEC (levels 2+3) individual garden and parking space and Telephone 01524811524 or e-mail possibly a looser connection with our [email protected] co-housing community. If you would like to meet us and chat Very experienced in working with about the Project we meet in the students with learning difficulties. Whale Tail Café on Penny Street in 20 years experience in a very Lancaster and enjoy brunch between successful sixth form college. 11am and 1pm. This will happen on Nov
Page 22 27th and Jan 22nd. For further dates There are some very interesting pho- visit our website. tographs of the work in progress on We also offer Mill Tours by request our blog which you will find in the when members of the Commercial De- News section on our website: velopment Group will show you round www.lancastercohousing.org.uk the Mill and help you think of possibili- ties for your business/ organisation/ Mary Searle-Chatterjee office/workshop needs. Please contact [email protected] to book or for more info.
Page 23 WHAT’S ON IN HALTON-WITH-AUGHTON? All events are at The Centre @ Halton unless specified otherwise AUGHTON VILLAGE HALL: THE CENTRE @ HALTON BOOKINGS 812344 BOOKINGS 811444 WEEKLY EVENTS Thursdays: Toddler Group: 12:30–3pm 812874 Weekdays Mon - Fri Little Listeners Story Time: 2:30-3:00pm Kids Club: 8-9am, 3:15-5:45pm, term time, Library 811265 07816317310 Beavers: 6:30-7:30, Scout HQ - 811051 Pre-school: 9:30-12 daily, Louise 811811 Total Body Conditioning: 7-8pm 811854 Mondays: Carpet Bowls: 7:30pm Aughton Hall. 811078 Taylor School of Dance: 3:15–5:15pm Zumba: 8:30-9:30pm 35936 736320 Fridays: Lune Valley Voices: 6.45 – 8.45 Eileen Enjoy-a-Ball: (term time) 12-1pm & 1-2:30pm 812488 (pre-school age) 3:45-4:45pm (5-6 yr- American Square Dancing: 7:30-10pm Brian olds) 07879 896156 paul.darwent@enjoy-a- 811444 ball.com Zumba J 6-7pm 733465 starts 9 Jan Tuesdays: FOOTBALL Chimps Toddler Group: term time URC Tuesdays 10–12 noon 811854 Halton Juniors Under 9’s: Damian 811232 Indoor Bowls: 1:30–3:30pm 811198 Wednesdays Knit ‘n’ Natter, Crafts & Chatter: 2-4:30pm Halton Juniors Under 10’s: Damian 811232 free. Coffee Central Saturdays Boot Camp – 6.15 – 7.15pm 07903500672 Halton Juniors: 2-8yrs 10.30–12.00 Damian Cub Scouts: 6:45–8pm term time, Scout 811232 Hut HQ 811051 Halton Rangers U 16s: 9.30-10.30 M Wilson Halton Hangout: 6.30-9:30 (8-18yrs) 811760 07761640251 Whittle Wanderers: Mally 07557681547 & English Country Dancing: 7.30–9:30pm Lancaster Rovers Res, Robbie 07540869788 412754 Adult Sat match 2pm Greyhound Quiz Night: 8:30pm Sundays Wednesdays: Halton Juniors Under 9’s/10’s: Damian Gymnastics: 2.15-6:45pm 812571 811232 Street Dance: 7:15-8:15pm 35936 Halton Rangers U 16s: Match 2-4pm M Wil- Zumba J:. 8:30-9:30 733465 moves to son 811760 Mon 9 Jan TURN TO PAGE 26 FOR EVEN MORE!!
WHAT’S ON ENTRIES Email: [email protected]; Tel: 811444 ... Or Carol at Expressions Hair Page 24 MONTHLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
26 Nov-24 Dec Xmas Extravaganza at Sizergh Castle - see page 37 for details
December Fri 2 Disability & Carers Event, 10 -1 Victoria Insitute, Caton - tel 01524 418278 (see page 7) Sat 3 Xmas Fair and Secrets Room - School, 2-4pm (see page 20) Sat 3 Xmas Bingo, Aughton Village Hall, 7.30 pm Sat 10 Coffee & Carols for Christmas – Halton Park House 10–12noon Sat 10 Party with Santa, 1-3pm at Halton Social Club - Book in advance (see page 21) Sat 10 Santa comes to Halton from 5pm (Carnforth Rotary) Sat 17 Xmas Bingo, 8 - late, Halton Social Club Wed 21 WI Birthday Party Sat 31 New Year’s Eve Party, 8 - late, Halton Social Club
January Sat 28 Family Fun Night 6.30-11pm Entertainer, Disco, Bar. 811854 (see page 21)
February Sat 25 Zumbathon – Centre @ Halton
March Sat 10 Ceilidh – Striding Edge – The Centre @ Halton Sat 24 Nearly New Sale – The Centre @ Halton
May Sat 12 Promises Auction – The Centre @ Halton
June Sat 2 The Happening – The Centre @ Halton
Page 25 SERVICES IN BRIEF
BUS SERVICES - Timetables are available in the library. No 49 Daytime, every 1/2 hr to Lancaster Halton – Lancaster 18 to and 12 past hour Lancaster to Halton 10 to and 20 past hour No 431 to Morecambe Mon – Sat. Halton War Memorial 9:16 & 13:33 from Morecambe (Morrisons) 12:35 & 16:30 Evenings and Sundays No 81A & 81B Halton to Lancaster at 10 mins to hour, hourly. No 81A Halton to Kirkby Lonsdale via Caton, Hornby, Gressingham, Arkholme - 2 hourly from 11:28 No 81B Halton to Kirkby Lonsdale via Caton, Hornby, Wray, Wennington - 2 Hourly from 10:28 OTHER SERVICES LIBRARY: Mon 10:30am-1:00pm, 2-5pm; Thurs 2-5pm, 5:30-7:00pm. 811265 SURGERY: Halton Medical Centre, 110 High Rd 811226. Mon to Fri 8:00am- 12:30 pm and 1:00–6.:30pm, Dr Hobbs & Dr Khattab POST OFFICE – (In the Pharmacy) Mon, Wed, Fri 9:30 – 12:30 & 1:00 – 4:00 PHARMACY – Mon – Fri 9:00-12:30 & 1:30–5:30; Sat – 9:00-12:30 tel 812149 POLICE PACT SURGERY: Second Wednesday monthly, 6:30-7:30pm, Coffee Central, The Centre @ Halton.
WEEKEND EVENTS MONTHLY EVENTS Rough Stuff Cycling: info 811843 or visit 2nd Wed: Parish Council Meeting, www.southlakesgroup.org.uk 7:15pm, The Centre 811933 Acting Class 6-12 yrs: Saturday 11-12noon 2nd Wed: Police Surgery, Coffee Shop 7778694411 @ Centre 6.30-7.30pm 2nd Fri: Abbeyfield Coffee Morning, FORTNIGHTLY EVENTS 10:00am Tuesdays: 3rd Wed: W.I. School 7:15pm Jane Lunesdale Camera Club: URC, 7:30pm 812702 812176 Last Wed: HCA meeting 7:30pm 811444 Abbeyfield Tues Club: 2pm. Last Fri: St Wilfrid’s Hall Nursing Home 811940/811273 Coffee Morning - all welcome. Last Sat: Scout paper collection Last Sun: Quiz Night, Halton Social Club
Page 26 TORRISHOLME CRICKET CLUB NEWS
Triumphant Season Ends In The Rain and maybe one or two quality recruits With both 1st and 2nd XI games on we are confident that next year we will the last weekend abandoned without be a force in the Premier Division, the any realistic prospect for play the club 2nd XI will once again be in the promo- gathered at the pavilion to celebrate tion shake up and the newly formed the season and look forward to 2012. Sunday XI will provide a platform for The annual presentation was followed future generations of 1st and 2nd XI by an enjoyable social evening with players to experience and enjoy much excited discussion of prospects 'proper' cricket. As always, the junior for 2012. A note of thanks also to section will offer opportunities to a those who contribute so much to the broad spectrum of the local community club off the field: through 'Chance to Shine' and we will The Bar Team, The Coaches and Junior continue to provide players who fea- Helpers, the Fundraising Team led by ture in District, Regional and, maybe, Paul Batty and the Grounds Team led even Lancashire squads. by Eddy Bayton - who was once again Over the winter we will be bag packing awarded the Pagdin Trophy as Clubman to raise funds for our activities and of the Year. anyone keen to be involved on the 22nd The club is well aware of the challeng- or 29th December should contact Mark es ahead in terms of the quality of Drinkall on 07738 252449 or by email: opposition in the Premier Division but [email protected] with the strength of the current 1st XI squad augmented by some very Mark Drinkall talented young players in the 2nd XI
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Page 27 U.R.C. NEWS
COFFEE MORNINGS The January meeting, on Wednesday The December coffee morning will be 11th, will be the annual New Year Party. held on Saturday 3rd when Ann Wilson, The fun and games will be followed by Helen Bardsley and friends will be a Jacob's Join buffet. pleased to welcome you. Do come and All ladies are invited to join us. For enjoy coffee and biscuits, a chat with more information please contact Mary friends and the chance to fill your cake Curwen on 811414. tins with delicious home-made cakes. There is no coffee morning in January. ADVENT PRAYERS There will be a short time of prayer WOMEN'S GUILD and meditation for Advent at 9.30am The December meeting will be held on at the URC on Tuesdays Nov. 29th, Wednesday 14th at 2pm. The speaker Dec. 6th, 13th and 20th. Everyone is will be Mrs. Carol Brown. very welcome to join us.
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Page 29 HALTON GYMNASTICS CLUB Junior Gymnastics Halton gymnastics club has now been At the end of the summer term we held running for 2 years and is continuing to our first club Championships, which was grow. Our gymnasts are showing excel- the perfect opportunity to introduce lent progress and are enjoying learning the children to competing in a fun and new skills each week. relaxed environment. All the gymnasts Topsy Turvey’s (parent & toddler worked hard to hone their skills in the Gymnastics) run up to the competition and per- Our pre-school gymnastics classes are formed fantastically. specially designed for children aged 2 Our classes are designed to support our – 4yrs old, with fun themes that help gymnasts’ progress and they follow the to develop your child’s co-ordinate, British Gymnastics Award scheme, as balance & confidence. the club and gymnasts are developing At the beginning of the autumn term rapidly we are currently looking into the many of our pre-school gymnasts expansion of our classes. started school and moved up into our Junior Gymnastics Classes. They set- For more information visit tled in effortlessly and have pro- www.haltongymnasticsclub.co.uk or con- gressed brilliantly. tact Helen Topsy Turvey’s introduces children to T: (01524) 812571 the fundamentals of gymnastics and E: [email protected] prepares them for progression into Junior Gymnastics. There are current- ly places available at Topsy Turvey’s so come along and join in the fun!
TAYLOR SCHOOL OF DANCE & THEATRE ARTS Co-principals: Isobel Taylor & Wendy Taylor * BALLET * TAP * JAZZ * ACROBATIC * MODERN * DRAMA * SINGING * * YOGA * MUSICAL THEATRE CLASS * For children aged 2 ½ years upwards
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Enquires: 01524 736320 Page 30 YOUR LOCAL COUNCILLORS
HALTON WITH AUGHTON PARISH COUNCIL LIST OF COUNCILLORS AS AT NOVEMBER 2011
CHAIR: Cllr. Brian Jefferson, Tel: 811837; [email protected] VICE CHAIR: Cllr. Carol Slinger, Tel: 811027; [email protected] Cllr. Steve Landles, Tel: 811110; [email protected] Cllr. Tim Sarney, Tel: 812114; [email protected] Cllr. Joyce Beasley, Tel: 812176; [email protected] Cllr. Ron Hepwood, Tel: 811700; [email protected] Cllr. Monica Williams, Tel: 811068; [email protected] Cllr. Stuart Soper, Tel: 811524; [email protected] Parish Clerk - Margaret Mason, Tel: 811933; [email protected] Parish Council meetings are held at the Centre on the second Wednesday of each month at 7.15pm - all welcome! ************************ LANCASTER CITY COUNCILLOR & MAYOR Cllr. Paul Woodruff, Tel: 811770; [email protected]
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Page 33 1ST HALTON SCOUT GROUP
Scouts - The scout section are currently dren in the village who were and still meetings on Wednesday evenings from want to be a beaver, and others that 6.45pm until 8pm, and over the last few would like to join the group but can’t weeks the scouts have been busy work- because the section is without a leader. ing towards their pioneering badge, If you are interested in becoming a learning new knots and lashings and how leader, then give me a call on 811051 and to build structures from using only wood let's get the beavers meeting again. and rope. At the beginning of November Cubs – The cub section too has also been the scouts helped at Caton Baptist very busy. Activities have included a church running craft bases for the pub- games night, basic first aid, a look at lic to enjoy and have also made candles safety whilst out and about with an for Christmas. Numbers are slowly ris- evening on perils and pitfalls, a night on ing so if you are interested in joining and the 5 senses, a challenge night and a trip aged between 10 and a half and 14, then to St. Wilfrid’s church to complete the please get in touch. Contact John Elliot My Faith badge. In the run up to Christ- on 811360 for more details. Girls and mas they will be looking at all aspects of boys are welcome. flight with the air activities badge be- Beavers – Unfortunately the beaver sec- fore doing some craft for Christmas and tion has been suspended since Easter ending the year with a joint party with due to us being without a leader. This the scout section. Because the beaver section would be able to start up again if section is currently suspended, we have a leader or leaders can be found to run dropped the minimum joining age from 8 the section. There are plenty of chil- to 7½ years to allow the older beavers to
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Page 35 their uniforms, and they all follow a HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY & balanced programme of activities. Full ART FOR BEGINNERS. training will be given and all adults are I have had a few requests for a couple required to be CRB checked. If you are of activities that folks would like to great with children and love to have fun get up and running. then scouting is for you, so call me now The Horticultural Society used to run and have a chat or call down at a meeting in the village and maybe it could again. and see what goes on. l have a few people showing an interest The scout headquarters are on Foundry and if l get a few more like minded Lane, Halton and during term time, the people they can meet and organise a cubs meet on Tuesday evenings from regular session at the centre. If you 6.45pm until 8pm, the scouts on all contact me l can liaise with each of Wednesday evenings from 6.45pm until you and help to organise. 8pm and the Beavers are currently not I have also been approached about an meeting. Scouting is open to everyone, Art for Beginners session. Being per- girls and boys, so why not come along and sonally interested in this l asked a local give us a try. artist if he would be willing to run with this as our guide and mentor. He is in Anne Haythornthwaite agreement and if at all interested con- Cub leader tact me - I’ll see if we have enough to 1st Halton Scout Group get up and running. Tel: 811051 Eileen P-J Contact [email protected] OR if you prefer 01524 812488. Elliott Gorst Painter and Decorator Specialising in: All aspects of home and Artexing garden maintenance covered Interior Design . Paper Hanging Feature Walls Colour Effects Tel: 01524 811 339 Marbling FREE Spraying Mob: 07989 962 399 ESTIMATES Exterior email: [email protected] Tel: 811819 or 07961 616933
Page 36 Christmas Extravaganza Sizergh Castle
‘Get ya Skates on’ Ice Rink Open everyday from 26th November-24th December 11am -3.30pm Very suitable for young children
26th & 27th Nov = Sizergh Castle’s Craft Fair Weekend
3rd & 4th Dec = Sizergh Castle’s Naughty or Nice Christmas Weekend
10th & 11th Dec = Sizergh Castle’s Pantomime Weekend
17th & 18th Dec = Sizergh Castle’s Party Weekend
Page 37 PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
We are pleased to welcome Monica events that include all ages and as many Williams and Stuart Soper to the Par- people as possible. Do you have any ideas ish Council to make up our full comple- and suggestions? There will be a special ment of 8 Parish Councillors. meeting in January to plan events, the The Queens Diamond Jubilee Cele- date to be confirmed. brations. We have also nominated the recreation We would like this to be a major event field to be a Queen Elizabeth II playing in the village calendar. The weekend field site, which, if successful, would of June 2nd is the formal celebratory give it protected status for 25 years. weekend. The council will be support- The Parish Plan ing and coordinating events to mark The current Parish Plan has achieved this historic occasion. Halton will form most of its objectives and it is time to part of the country wide Beacon Chain update it. We are looking for individuals with the Beacon at Castle Hill. The to join a working group to review and Centre@Halton are proposing that update the current plan. Please contact the weekend should be celebrated by Councillor Monica Williams for further another “Happening @ Halton”, and details. they will need volunteers to help orga- The M6 Link nize the event. If other village groups A group of residents from the Church are planning or wish to be involved in Brow area came to express their con- the Diamond Jubilee please let us cerns about predicted traffic levels know. We are looking to support through this area when the M6 link
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Page 38 opens. To form an opinion the Parish Council needs feedback from other pa- rishioners. Please give us your views, preferably, in writing. To find out full details of the projected changes in traf- fic flow for the villages see the Lan- cashire County Council website Forecast Traffic Flows for M6 link.: http://council.lancashire.gov.uk/docume nts/s5783/Appendix%20E.pdf Traffic through Church Brow is predict- ed to increase from 4,600 movements GIRLS & BOYS per day to 8,000 movements per day, a AGE 3 – 9 large increase of 74%, according to Lan- FUN FILLED BALL cashire County Council predictions. Traf- SPORTS fic on Denny Beck Lane is predicted to “Your Kids will love it” drop from 3,500 movements per day to From September 900 movements per day, a significant FRIDAY from 12 noon drop. The eastern end of Low Road will HALTON COMMUNITY see relatively unchanged traffic move- CENTRE ments. Call HOTLINE for further info… Councillor Joyce Beasley Paul on 07879896156 www.enjoy-a-ball.com
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Page 40 GET READY FOR WINTER WITH HALTON VILLAGE STORES 157 HIGH ROAD. 01524 812224 DEALS TO WARM YOU THIS WINTER 20KG HOUSE COAL - £5.90 10KG HOUSE COAL - £3.40 LOGS - £3.40 KINDLING - £3.40 15 FIRELIGHTERS - 85p ~*~*~ ASSORTED HATS & GLOVES VARIOUS COLOURS & SIZES
1ltr SMIRNOFF VODKA ONLY £19.99 1ltr BELLS WHISKY ONLY £19.99 ~*~*~ MULTI-BUY WINE & BEER OFFERS AVAILABLE AS WELL AS OUR WIDE RANGE OF CHRISTMAS SPIRITS ~*~*~ WE LOOK FORWARD TO BEING OF SERVICE TO YOU ALL OFFERS SUBJECT TO AVAILBILITY. T&C APPLY. Page 41 JOTTINGS FROM THE PAST, NO 43...... By Bill Hosfield
THE BRIDGES OVER THE LUNE 1960. The Act names the site of the PART 2 - SKERTON BRIDGE new bridge as being opposite Skerton Bridge is, without doubt, the ‘Skerton Cross’, (a most handsome and important of the older bridges over the Lune. Its ). It also origins go back to 1782, when, at the lays down that it should be a ‘County Quarter Sessions of the Peace held Bridge’ and be repairable as such. A at Lancaster in January of that year, connection with Halton comes from the old bridge over the Lune at Lan- the claim by William Bradshaw, of caster was 'indicted by the grand Halton Hall, that as the owner of jury' and an application was made to both a fishery in the river and a Parliament for the building of a new water mill, that he should be entitled one at a more convenient place over to claim compensation for and damag- the river. es caused to these interests. The Bill for the building of the new A prize of twenty guineas for the bridge was passed by Parliament on best design for the new bridge was the 3rd of June, 1782, and the Act won by Thomas Harrison of Chester; refers to it as carrying the great his other major works in Lancaster North Road between the Cities of being the extensions carried out to London and Edinburgh, a task that it Lancaster Castle around that time. performed until superseded by the Later, around 1830, he designed the present day M6 Motorway in April, 'Grosvenor’ Bridge over the Dee at Chester which, with a single span of 200 feet, is still the largest masonry arch in the United Kingdom. Things moved with remarkable speed, for Mark Jonathan White only twelve months after the Act of BDS (hons), BMSc (hons) Parliament was passed the Recorder A warm welcome awaits you from our trained and friendly staff. of Lancaster laid the first stone of the bridge in June, 1783. It is gener- Telephone or call in for more information. ally accepted that the bridge was Opening Hours Monday to Wednesday: 9.00am – 5.00pm completed in 1788, at a cost of Thursday (late night opening): 1.00pm – 9.00pm £14,000, whilst a Newcastle paper Ashfield House Dental Practice gives a sum of £10,400, and the 66 Main Street, High Bentham Tel. 015242 64813 ‘Cumberland Paquet’ gives a comple- tion date of 1787. Page 42 Some statistics for the bridge;- it is From a letter dated September 1784, 216 yards in length, 35 feet 4inches comes the following details: each of in width, its five elliptical arches each the bridge piers contains nearly have a span of 68 feet and the para- 9,000 cubic feet of solid masonry pet walls contain 420 turned stone with many of the stones weighing balusters. The masonry work of the from two to three tons each. In the bridge was carried out by Benjamin foundations of each pier are from Mesham, and the carpentry by Edward 150 to 200 oak pile and the number of Exley. The fact that the timber cen- workmen employed each day in pumping tres, over which the arches were and piling exceeded 100. The expense built, carried their full length with- of pumping for the last pier was up- out intermediate support with a de- wards of £200. To celebrate the flection of only one and three eighths completion of the last of the piers inches, were a tribute to Exley's skill and having overcome many difficul- as a carpenter. In June of 1783 it ties, those employed on the works was reported that Mr Meshiem, one paraded through the town, proceed- of those undertaking the building of ed by a band; each person carrying the bridge, while attempting to pre- the tools of their trade and taking vent himself falling in the river un- with them a scale model of one of the fortunately caught hold of the bridge arches. A sum of around £12 pile-driving machine. His hand was so was donated by the inhabitants of badly crushed by the hammer that it the town to the workmen who gener- had to be taken off immediately. ously gave part of it to a fellow work- man who had lost his hand whilst working on the bridge. It is remarka- Andrew Baxter ble to think that a bridge built over 220 years ago, when the largest ve- lectrical hicle to use it at the time, would be Domestic electrician based a horse drawn wagon, is still standing in Halton. up to the pounding of today's traffic. Everything from an extra The only visible signs of any deterio- socket to a full re-wire ration are if one looks along the top No job too big or too small. of the parapet wall one can see that Fully qualified. over the crown of each arch the For a free quotation, please call structure has settled about two and a Tel: 07896719310 half inches. or: 01524 811384 www.andrewbaxterelectrical.com Bill Hosfield, December 2011. Page 43 SEASONAL IDEAS FOR YOUR Veg2u.co at FRESH VEGETABLES! The wonderful appearance of the red This Christmas enjoy gourmet dining with the finest quality fresh produce delivered cabbage brings vivid colour and interest to your door. We select a range of seasonal to the table, as a cooked vegetable or fruit and vegetables to bring you all you raw in salads. It is rich in vitamin C and need for the festive holiday. offers carbohydrates, calcium, iron, You can choose from our existing range of protein, thiamine, riboflavin, potassium veg boxes or our and dietary fibre. Red cabbage com- Each order is packed with great care and bines beautifully with a variety of fresh will be delivered to your door in time for Christmas herbs or spices…choose your flavouring to create your own individual take on As an alternative gift idea, we offer a range of seasoning. And of course, red cabbage and also stock is perfect for pickling. To ring the changes try this delicious way to cook red cabbage -
Braised Red Cabbage with Apple and Onion Final orders for Christmas delivery You don’t need to be exact with this Friday 16th December recipe, it’s really tasty and To order visit: . You can store any Or call to discuss any individual needs: left over in fridge and it re-heats easily in the microwave. add chopped onion, soften, then add red ½ Red cabbage (or one small) cabbage. Keep stirring to coat cabbage Butter well, add apple, vinegar, orange zest (if Olive oil using) and brown sugar. Season with ½ large onion, chopped salt and pepper and cook over gentle 1 Bramley apple, peeled and roughly heat or in a moderate oven chopped 3) Check cabbage regularly to make 50 ml dark malt or red wine vinegar sure it is not sticking and add more Tsp. brown sugar vinegar if necessary. Make this as Salt and pepper sweet or sour as you like by adding more Grated zest of orange (optional) sugar or vinegar. 4) The cabbage and apples will have 1) Core cabbage and slice thinly softened after about an hour and 2) Put butter and splash of oil in a pan, should have a lovely glossy deep red,
Page 44 with nearly all the liquid absorbed. SPEEDY COMPUTER REPAIR! Some people also like to add a few raisins with the apple. Call out service: In house repair / pickup & drop off. Another tasty idea Quick, friendly, efficient, Try stir frying finely shredded red No fix no charge cabbage in butter and oil with ground spices like cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, Call George on 07857122396 some chopped apple, a splash of red Operating on behalf of the Multi- wine vinegar and a sprinkling of sugar. media shop, Burton-in-Lonsdale. Delicious with sausages and roast ham. (from Eat Seasonably). For more seasonal fruit and vegetable ideas and recipes visit our website www.veg2u.co Don't miss out on your chance to win a share of £2,000 for just £10. You PARISH LOTTERY have to be in it to win it, so please The 1st draw for the Winners of the contact Carol Slinger on 811027 or call Parish Lottery for 2011-12 will take in at Expressions Hair for a member- place on Saturday 3rd December 2011. ship form. Six prizes of £50, two prizes of £100, All proceeds from the one prize of £250 and one prize of lottery go towards £500 will be up for grabs in this first improving the Parish. draw.
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Page 45 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Dear Jan and Dave, to death; they were small children, As darkness fell on Halloween night we lead by a responsible adult, entering waited for the ring of the doorbell with into the spirit of Halloween... A wee the usual trepidation, a large bag of bit mean spirited, I thought. assorted fun size chocolate bars at the ready. In fact, the only visitors we had J Lindsay that night were a group of small chil- By email dren, their ages ranging from about five to seven, with a mum standing close Dear Editor, by. In reply to Maureen Richardson letter. 'Happy Halloween,' they all chorused. I am not the person who took down the I bent down to admire their fantastic adverts on the bridge, but this person costumes, you could tell they felt really must feel like many of us in the village great, and the girls gave me a twirl. because they make our village look When the smallest boy climbed up the very untidy. You can find many adverts step and proudly showed me his Dracula on nearly all the telegraph posts costume, he pointed out to me that he around the village. I believe this is fly was soaked. Someone had poked a water posting and is an offence. pistol through the letter box and So please use the notice boards and drenched him. keep Halton tidy. Come on now! These weren't teenage boys in 'scream' masks, scaring us half Barbara Newsham.
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NEW APPLICATIONS tage, Aughton for Mr & Mrs Carr – no 11/00963/NMA - 21 Schoolhouse Lane; objections. amendment to approved application. 11/00052/ DIS – Discharge of planning 10/00239/FUL Previously approved for conditions at Town End Farm – Issue of erection of a replacement external pathway raised. store comprising storage, hen house 11/00624/FUL – minor modifications to and ancillary domestic accommodation Tower House – no objections. at first floor level. 11/00625/LB – Listed Building consent 11/00968/FUL - 56 Lythe Fell Avenue; for Tower House alterations – no objec- construction of an extension to exist- tions. ing dormer. APPLICATIONS APPROVED APPLICATION APPEALED 11/00827/ ADV – Move of lit cross at 11/00428/FUL - Supply and installation St Wilfrid’s School – no objections. of frame mounted solar photovoltaic 11/00093/FUL – First floor balcony at panels in field at Halton Green West. Cool Bawn, Scargill Road – no objections. APPLICATIONS PENDING APPLICATION WITHDRAWN 11/00775/FUL – Conversion of garage 11/00429/LB - Supply and installation to accomodation at Aughton Old Hall – of frame mounted solar photovoltaic no objections. panels in field at Halton Green West. 11/00808/LB – Renovation of Grade 1 listed at Aughton Old Hall – no objec- Margaret Mason tions. Clerk to the Parish Council 11/00845/ ADV – Porch at Lune Cot- Halton with Aughton
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Distributors 2011 Jane & Pete Brooks Terry Mason Amanda Jones Janet Rawes Vanessa Cadman Anne & Bob Clegg Jean Thompson Anne Parkinson Jenny Foster Extra copies holders:- Bernadette & David Jenny Potter The Greyhound Needham Joan & Mike Eames The Social Club Brenda Darlington John & Evelyn Shaw The Library Brian Jefferson John Elliott The Surgery/ Carl Richardson Judith Cookson Pharmacy/Post Office Carol & Brian Holman Judith Walton The Village Newsagents Cathy Homer June Moss Expressions Hair Cyril Janes Liz Davidson The Centre @ Halton Carol Slinger Marianne Hutchense Aughton Village Hall Carol Squire Marie Woods ‘Woodies’ Crook 0 Lune Debbie Baxter Margaret Airey The Redwell Inn Dorothy & John McKay Margaret Fergusson The United Reformed Douglas Tomkins Marjorie Cox Church Eileen Hogarth Mark Read St Wilfrid’s Church Ged Cunningham Mary Bowring St Saviour’s Church George Scurrah Mathew Smith Gillian Morphet Maureen Lowther Heidi Keates Mavis Barnes Helen Bardsley Michelle Garner Helen Squire Paula Williams Hilary Wood Rosemary Fenton Ian & Helen Khan Sarah Felton Iris Suthers Sharon Wilson
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