PARISH NEWS of Saint Peter’s Church, Heversham Saint John’s Church, Levens and Saint Thomas’ Church, Milnthorpe

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St Peter’s Church, Heversham St John’s Church, Levens

and St Thomas’ Church, Milnthorpe

Priest-in-charge Priest-in-charge

The Reverend Susan Wilson The Reverend Ruth Crossley The Vicarage, Woodhouse Lane, The Vicarage, Vicarage Road, Heversham, Milnthorpe, Levens, Kendal,

Cumbria LA7 7EW , LA8 8PY Telephone: 015395 60223 Telephone: 015395 63125

Assistant Curate (NSM) The Revd Ron Rutter

Assistant Clergy The Revd Bob Wilkinson, The Revd Tom Thompson

Licensed Readers Mrs Elizabeth Bennett Miss Frances Makin Mr Chris Bennett Mrs Mary Orr

Mr Roger Bingham

Prof Anne Garden

Mrs Dorothy Maudsley

Reader in Training Mrs Linda Cooper St Peter’s Church St Thomas’ Church St John’s Church Heversham Milnthorpe Levens Churchwardens Mr Jack Ellam Mr John Ricketts Mr Barrie King Mr George Handley Dr John Thorley Mr Robin Orr Miss Sylvia Read Bookings Old School Church Centre Levens Institute Mrs Louise Budd Prof Geoffrey Gregory Mrs Dorothy Routledge (Tel 60099) (Tel 64082) (Tel 60640) PCC Secretaries Mr Peter Clarke Mrs Linda Baverstock Mrs Liz Addison PCC Treasurers Mr Mike Robinson Mr Jim Robson Mr Chris Band Co-ordinators for : Gift Aid Miss Joan Anderton Mrs Joan Thorley Mr Richard Jones The Parish News is run by the Parish Churches of St Peter’s Heversham, St John's Levens and St Thomas’ Milnthorpe by The Editorial Team: Linda Baverstock, Jill Butterworth, Revd Ruth Crossley, Jane Cushnie, John Cushnie, Mary Davidson, Jane Fell, Gill Rodd & Revd Susan Wilson email: [email protected] 015395 64582 c/o Mrs Jane Cushnie, Dallam Barn, High Haverflatts, Milnthorpe, LA7 7DG

For Levens News: Please submit articles and notices in writing or email to Mrs Jill Butterworth, 3 Greengate Crescent, Levens, LA8 8QB Tel: 015395 61676 [email protected]

For the November 2007 ISSUE The Parish News is online please send articles/notices www.heversham.org by 15th OCTOBER 2 The Vicarage, Woodhouse Lane, Heversham, Milnthorpe, Cumbria LA7 7EW

Dear Friends, Most of us probably have a pretty good idea of what our dream holiday would be like. What we wish for may vary from person to person, some of us may want sunshine and others can’t stand the heat, but I suspect there is one common characteristic……we want to determine the way things are on our holiday. There are enough times in our ordinary lives when we have to put up with what comes our way, that make us treasure the ability to choose what happens on our holidays.

This year the weather has been totally out of keeping with the atmosphere that we like to associate with the summer holiday season. Rain, rain and more rain have made us realise that these days we can’t take anything for granted about the weather. We may be able to predict with great accuracy when a storm is coming in… but we are becoming reacquainted with the sometimes frightening power of nature. For a long time we have assumed that we are masters of our own destiny – we choose what we want to do and then do it.

Perhaps we need to realise that man is not all-powerful and that we actually live in this world by the grace of God. The struggle, which informs and holds together much of what is contained in the Old Testament part of the Bible, is the struggle to understand the nature and mystery of God. You don’t have to turn many pages before you come to the story of Noah and that judgemental flood. But note how the story ends. God promises, never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.

Yes, the Bible does talk often and with great honesty about human sinfulness, but it also tells us with ever-increasing confidence, the truth that John expresses with great joy in the New Testament: God is love.

There is absolutely nothing that I can do which would make God love me more than He does already.

And equally, there is nothing that I can do that will make God love me less.

Like the sun in the sky, which is always there even if it’s hidden by clouds, God’s love is constant. The problem is not with him, but with our tendency to try to find shade – or to hide from the sun. God’s invitation to us is to come and find all the fun, excitement, light, and warmth that we’re missing!

With every good wish,

The Revd. Sue Wilson

3 Regular Prayer Gatherings at St Peter’s, St Thomas’ and St John’s Churches

Mon-Thurs: Morning Prayer 8.15 am at Levens Tuesdays: Communion at ten 10.00 am at Heversham Christian Prayer Ministry 10.40 -11.40 am at Heversham Saturdays: Informal Prayer Meeting 8.00 am at Heversham

OCTOBER 2007 Services at St Peter’s Church, Heversham

Sunday 7th 9.30 am Family Service for Harvest Sunday 6.30 pm Harvest Evensong Sunday 14th 8.00 am Holy Communion Remember…. 9.30 am Parish Communion clocks go 6.30 pm Prayer and Praise Sunday 21st 9.30 am Family Communion back on Sunday 28th 8.00 am Holy Communion 28 Oct 10.30 am Parish Communion

Sunday 4th Nov 9.30 am Family Service with Baptism 6.30 pm Evensong

Services at St Thomas’ Church, Milnthorpe

Sunday 7th 8.00 am Holy Communion 11.00 am Parish Communion Sunday 14th 11.00 am Family Communion for Harvest Sunday Sunday 21st 8.00 am Holy Communion 11.00 am Family Service with Baptism Sunday 28th 11.00 am Parish Communion

Sunday 4th 8.00 am Holy Communion 11.00 am Parish Communion

Service at the Mission Room, Hincaster

Sunday 28th 9.00 am Morning Prayer

Services at St John’s Church, Levens

Friday 5th 9.30 am School Harvest Service - all welcome Sunday 7th 10.00 am Family Communion for Harvest Sunday 14th 10.00 am Service of the Word, with Baptism Sunday 21st 10.00 am Parish Communion Sunday 28th 10.00 am Parish Communion, Bible Sunday Guest Preacher from the Gideons

Friday 2nd Nov 6.30 pm Service for All Souls Day Sunday 4th Nov 10.00 am Parish Communion

Please see notice boards outside church or weekly notice sheets 4 KENT ESTUARY PARISHES Arnside Beetham Heversham Levens Milnthorpe

1 September 2007 marked the beginning of 'The Kent Estuary Group Ministry' and Shadow Council chairman, Judith Hodgson, extends her thanks to those who initiated discussions nearly four years ago, all who have been involved in Shadow Council meetings since then and especially to the Right Reverend , Bishop of for having consented to the Scheme and to the Venerable George Howe, Archdeacon of Westmorland and Furness for having facilitated the Pastoral Measure.

…….if you are under 18 ,details to enter a competition to design a logo for the Kent Estuary Group Ministry should be distributed via your school……….. there will also be forms to pick up at Buzz Club, Sunday Circle, Youth Club or just collect a copy at the back of church - ALSO SEE PAGE 9

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7th October St John’s Church Levens 7th October St Peter’s Church Heversham 14th October St Thomas’ Church Milnthorpe

Christ the King RC Church, Milnthorpe Canon Alf Hayes Tel: 62387

Mass Times Confessions Saturday 5.30 pm Milnthorpe: Saturdays 11 - 11.30 or any time on request Sunday 9.00 am Children’s Liturgy Group during the 9am Sunday Mass (termtime Monday 9.30 am Friday 9.30 am

Levens Methodist Church Milnthorpe Methodist Church 10.30 am Sunday Services– October 10.30 am Sunday Services

7th Mr Chris Fawcett 7th Mrs Susan Hilton 14th Rev. Michael Fielding 14th Revd Rosalind Franklin 21st Dr Tom Fryers (Holy Communion) 28th Dr Donald Spivey 21st Dr Don Spivey 28th Revd John Hancock Milnthorpe Methodist Church’s The Study/Discussion group continues next Lunch Club 31st October on a Wedneday morning from 9.30 am- Contact Eileen Bolton 63318 12 noon. Contact 62985 5 Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela

Please pray for Pam and Peter Martin as they follow the 450 mile pilgrim route Come to the Heaves Hotel across northern Spain. Their journey is to on Wednesday 3rd October raise money for for a buffet supper Stepping Stones and to hear Bishop James Nigeria, a charity talk about his trip to Argentina. helping rural communities in Nigeria. (There is a sponsorship form available in St John’s Church.)

To make sure of your tickets, please ring Anne Robinson on STePS 015395 63191 as this is sure to be Another outing for a popular event! St Thomas' and Peter's Tickets £10 includes buffet supper Strollers and friends will take place on Saturday 27th October. We meet at St Peter's at 2.00 pm and share cars - bring a bag for your Friday Coffee Mornings boots - and a picnic tea. at St Thomas’ Church Centre Come and enjoy a walk of around 10 - 11.30 am 4 to 6 miles of fairly level walking. (definitely not 450 miles as the notice at Milnthorpe Methodist Church above!) ` Everyone welcome 9.30 am – 12 noon for Fairtrade tea/coffee/hot chocolate with various stalls Charmain Piper will be at There will be two Heversham WI to explain how the Servas organisation aims to promote workshops led by the World peace through innovative Revd David Cooper international travel. at Kendal URC, Highgate 7.30 rd th. Step aboard at the Athenaeum, Leasgill pm on Tuesdays Oct 23 and 30 on 10th October at 7.15 pm

answers on a postcard please The Ed team are considering some changes to the Parish News — what are your views– what do you read and what do you not ?! Is there something new you would like to see? - and what about the layout ? We would value your input so please do let us know - postcard/email/snailmail /phone - all the contact details are on page 2 thanks

6 Alpha What is it? The Alpha course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith. It’s relaxed, low key, friendly and fun!

There is a meal together at the beginning of each session which gives an opportunity to get to know each other.

Listen, learn, discuss and discover…and ask anything! Alpha is a place where no question is too simple or too hostile.

What’s involved? The Alpha course consists of a series of talks looking at topics such as, ‘What happens when we die?’ ‘Is forgiveness possible?’ ‘What relevance does Jesus have for our lives today?’

After a DVD talk we divide into groups to talk about what we’ve heard.

Who is Alpha for? Alpha is for everyone, especially: Ø Those wanting to investigate Christianity Ø New Christians Ø Those who are Christian and who want to brush up on the basics

What will it cost? There is no charge for the Alpha course, although there will be the opportunity to give a contribution towards the food.

Where will it be held? Ø On Tuesday evenings, 7.15 pm until 9.35 pm in Heversham at ‘Mugisha’, Woodhouse Lane. Ø On Wednesday lunchtimes, 12.15 pm until 2.35 pm at the Church Centre in Milnthorpe

When will it take place?

Heversham: Tuesday October 2nd and then weekly finishing on Tuesday 11th December 2007

Milnthorpe: Wednesday October 3rd and then weekly finishing on Wednesday 12th December 2007

For further information please contact: The Revd Sue Wilson 015395 63125 or look at the notices in both St. Peter’s Church and St. Thomas’ Church.

7 Saint Thomas’ Church: Milnthorpe Special Services, Events and News

We start October with our Harvest Thanksgiving Service and the Bishop’s Harvest for the Hungry Appeal. We have so much for which to be The meeting of Milnthorpe-with - thankful here – let us not forget those in Heversham Mothers Union opened with other countries with so little. contemplative music, followed by the hymn “Be still for the presence of the St Thomas’ Church celebrates its Lord”, and meditation on the Lords 170th birthday this month! Prayer- being the theme of the service led by Joan Ellam, with a Bible reading by It’s not quite the time to match the year Judy Dyer. long celebration of events that marked Branch leader Joan Ellam announced th the 150 anniversary…we’ll have to wait that she was retiring after 3 years another five years for that! leadership – Judy Dyer will also be

Nevertheless, those of you with long retiring, as secretary. Are there any volunteers for the posts?? memories will no doubt remember some of the events… the dinners, The new theme for the years programme entertainments, flower festivals, treasure is “Time for Relationship”. hunts and carnival children’s holiday PLEASE NOTE: Meetings for October week. We’ll have to rely on the and November will be held at Heversham photograph albums to jog our memories due to the Alpha programme at Milnthorpe. for the rest. Diary of events: However, we do want to thank God for October 26th A preparation meeting for all the stories and happenings that have the Woman’s World Day of Prayer made up the history of the last 170 years (March) will be held at Holy Trinity and for the way in which He has led us Church, Kirkland, Kendal - all welcome, on such a fascinating journey throughout this time. November 22nd - Members’ visit Shap

Anniversaries aren’t just an opportunity branch for their meeting at 2.00 pm to focus on the past, looking forward is December 5th -The Christmas important too and so it is with real thanks lunch will be held at Crooklands for the past and excitement for the future Hotel. that we have a United Service at St. th Thomas’s on the 30 September at 11 December 7th and April 4th 2008 - o’clock. Mary Davidson Coffee mornings were arranged .

A letter received from the Treasurer, Milnthorpe Parish pastoral visiting Carlisle Diocese, thanked members for Please let Revd Sue Wilson (63125) our donation of £46.25 collected at the or Eryl Ricketts (01524 761076) closing July Service, which was allocated know of anyone ill at hom e or in to the Mothers’ Union Overseas Fund. hospital who would appreciate a visit. Mary Davidson 8 WANTED: Accessible storage for church KENT ESTUARY PARISHES lawnmower(s).- Iideally within walking Arnside Beetham Heversham Levens Milnthorpe distance of St Thomas's. If you can help, please contact Jim Robson on LOGO competition Autumn 2007 015395 62904. We would like a LOGO to use on headed paper/information sheets etc kkkkFLOWER ROTA kkkk ? uncomplicated Oct 7th Mrs Burton ? 2 or 3 colours 14th Mrs Fishwick ? submitted on A4 white paper 21st but will need to be reduced to 28th Mrs Webster 20cm² - across the top pf a page or to the side NOTICE OF: ? perhaps a change of font · perhaps to include a symbol of ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF Milnthorpe youth club the Christian faith eg. A cross, a fish sign, a church (Affiliated to Crusaders) · Perhaps include something to do MONDAY 22 OCTOBER 7.30 pm with the landscape of these at THE FUNCTION ROOM parishes THE CROSS KEYS HOTEL MILNTHORPE

PRIZES will be awarded for the best ALL WELCOME - come along and entries in the following categories find out more about us Enquiries: Chairperson: up to 8 years Sarah Bowers 8 - 11 years 015395 63080 11 - 14 years up to 18 years

Entries to be brought by Oct 20th to Linda Baverstock, Milnthorpe Children’s Centre Kent Estuary Group Secretary Baby and Toddler Group The Opticians The Square (prev. Milnthorpe Toddler Group) Mondays 9.30 - 11 am term time Milnthorpe £2 per family under 1s free All entries will be displayed at the Come along for 1st free session and inaugural service of the Kent Estuary meet new friends Ministry Group at Arnside at 6.00 pm We meet in the Methodist Church on 1st December, and the winners will be invited and prizes will be presented AND WE ARE MOVING by the Right Reverend Graham Dow, from 29th October onwards Bishop pf Carlisle at the service. we’ll be meeting at Milnthorpe Primary School Hall

Phone Dawn 63260 for details 9 Saint John’s Church: Levens Special Services, Events & News

Emmaus Nurture

Do you want to meet with others and learn more about your faith? In October and November we are planning arrange these group(s) to meet in peoples houses. There is more information below about the course. If you would like to attend or could offer your home please sign up on the sheets provided in St John’s.

The Christian life is a journey. The Emmaus Nurture material is the ideal course for interested enquirers who want to learn about the faith in company with others it is also a good course for established Christians who want to journey again and discover with others why and what they believe. The course is split into 3 parts and in Levens we will do part one in October and November, part 2 after Christmas and part 3 after Easter. The sessions are: PART 1 : WHAT CHRISTIANS BELIEVE God is there and he matters; we need God in our lives; Jesus – his ministry and death; the Resurrection of Jesus; the Holy Spirit; becoming a Christian. PART 2 : HOW CHRISTIANS GROW Learning to pray; reading the Bible; belonging to the Church; sharing Holy Communion. PART 3 : LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Living God's way; serving the Lord; your money and your life; learning to love; sharing the faith.

What can I expect to find in each session? Each session includes Bible study, input and discussion, group exercises, meditations, ways to put faith into practice, and prayers.

YOUTH EMMAUS

are you aged 11-15 and want to meet together with other young people ? (including working towards confirmation if appropriate)

Come and discover what it is all about at Levens Vicarage 7pm Wednesday 3rd October 2007

Phone Ruth on 60223 for more info

Arnside, Beetham, Heversham, Levens and Milnthorpe Parishes

10 St John’s Church St John’s Church Flower rota Harvest Festival 7th October Harvest. Sunday 7th October Help appreciated from 10.00 am Satur- at 10.00 am day 6th October. including Family 14th Mrs M. Dobson Communion 21st Mrs M. Dobson 28th Mrs A. Larkins Join us for Harvest Supper Monday 8th October at 7.00 pm in the Institute Christians Together in Levens for Hot Pot and Apple Pie The Monday Group meets in Levens Tickets are £4 from Chris Band 61005 Methodist Church 10.15 a.m Bring your own cutlery, wine &/or spirits Levens Village Plan Update The questionnaires have been circulated On Friday 2nd November there is a to all the households in Levens Parish, Service for All Souls Day at 6.30 pm these were very well received and the All welcome to this special service for level of response has been high. We now All Souls Day when we remember in have the onerous task of inputting the data gathered onto the analysis software. our prayers those whom we have In addition to the household known, who gave us life, or nurtured questionnaire:- a young persons social us in faith, and whom we remember event is being held to gain the views of with thanksgiving. all 11-17 year olds within the Parish and All welcome to come and ask for also a Business questionnaire is to be names of loved ones to be circulated to all businesses within the remembered – see notice in church . Parish. A school project was carried out earlier in the year to obtain the views of the under 11s within Levens Parish. St John’s Levens PCC meeting 29/08 We would like to take this opportunity to spent some time on plans for the now-in- thank everyone involved so far, for their existence Kent Estuary Group and its assistance with the Levens Village Plan. inaugural service on Saturday December We will keep informed over coming st 1 at Arnside. We looked at our progress months of any further updates, in the on Survival to Revival (or S2R) and noted meantime, if you have any queries, intentions for the future. Recent activities please contact us (see notice boards for were reviewed and Harvest, Advent and contact details). Christmas services planned in outline. It Many thanks - was also agreed to have an All Souls Day Levens Village Plan Committee Service on the evening of Friday 2 November* .Every one involved in the LEVENS NEIGHBOURHOOD Boon Day spring cleaning in early August WATCH A.G.M. was thanked again. We also considered Due to another event taking the possibility of recording services in precedence over our booking church for later use with people who were our A.G.M. will now take place unable to get to church – practicalities and in the Village Institute on costs are to be looked into. D Hughes Gain MONDAY 22 OCTOBER at 7.30 pm

11 Saint Peter’s Church: Heversham Special Services, Events and News

BUZZ club

Open to children school age 4 – 11yrs a roadshow for SAMS on the Saturday before Family Service , South American Mission Society which is the first Sunday in the month “Broadening Horizons Have you started school this term? – widening links” If “Yes” then you are now old enough to Saturday 6th October come to Buzz Club, and you will be very at St. Michael’s School, welcome to join everyone else there Carlisle Road, Dalston, CA5 7LN. 10.30 am – 4.00 pm.

Speakers from Chile, Northern Saturday 6th October Argentina and Argentina. 10 am—12 noon at St Peter’s Church Siwok Woodcraft on sale.

Bring your own lunch! ….loads of fun, art, Afternoon tea/coffee and cake games, music, laughter, be with your provided! friends

We hope to take several cars. If you want to go, please get in touch with ...then there are a few changes in Rhona Rutter. November and December... WOW Window on the World is a group that meets Sunday 4th November once a month to pray for a “LIGHT PARTY” mission organisations ‘bring a torch’ supported by St. Peter’s church both at the Athenaeum 3-5 pm locally and in the wider world. (Parents are invited The next meeting will take place on at 4.30 pm for light refreshments) Mon 1st October, 7.00 for 7.30pm at Ron and Rhona Rutter’s home, . Ellerslie, Woodhouse Lane, Sunday 9th December there will be Heversham. (We’ll Focus on Bibi – a “CHRISTMAS PARTY” working for Wycliffe Bible Translators, NISCU – working in schools and at the Athenaeum 3-5 pm Ellel – healing and discipling ministry)

Please do come along to find out more Any questions: about the Church worldwide. Revd Sue Wilson 63125 If you have any questions, please contact Rhona Rutter

12 Harvest Lunch after the Family Service Hope to see you at Coffee Time Sunday 7th October in October—it has been quite at the Athenaeum, Leasgill quiet the last few times …. Jacob’s Join We missed you! Tickets available from St Peter’s Church (£5 adult and £2.50 child) Coffee Time @ The Old School next to St Peter’s Church,

Heversham on Tuesday 9th October pop in any time 10.30 - 11.45 am

not instant coffee — now serving filter coffee !! Heversham Parish pastoral visiting Please let Revd Sue Wilson (63125) or choose a table choose a cake

Audrey Wynne (63244) know of anyone ill at home or in hospital who would appreciate a visit.

Dorothy Waite would like to thank all those who have supported her in their prayers since her time in hospital this You are welcome to come to a talk at summer. The healing process is slow, the Old School, Heversham on Gideons and she will be confined to her home for on Tuesday 16th October at 7.30 pm some months to come. Grateful thanks for all the many cards received. Continued prayer would be very much appreciated. Dorothy Waite i n v i t a t i o n t o a l l to come along to a Home Group, starting at the beginning of October. We are going to be looking at the Lord’s Prayer. There are going to be three groups meeting on different days and times. Please phone any of the numbers below with any questions about the groups. Wednesday evenings at Linda Cooper’s (Qs: Linda Cooper - 63836) Thursday evenings at Pat Radcliffe’s (Qs: Revd Susan Wilson – 63125) and a daytime group (yet to be decided)

Heversham Just bought some new school shoes…. please save the box ! Parent & Toddler Group now is a good time to look out for items to Weds 9.30 –11 am term time at the Athenaeum go into the gift shoeboxe s, and there will be further You are very welcome. details in November. Come along and meet new friends. 13 International Aid would be grateful to receive children’s clothing and info/info/info footwear for all age groups.

The St. Vincent de Paul Charity, MOVE ON WITH YOUR CV who work with the homeless and Would you like to improve your CV operate a night shelter in Lancaster and have the opportunity to gain an would be grateful for any donations up-to-date qualification in Englis h ? of sleeping bags and small one/ two FREE COURSE (5 weeks) man tents. at Milnthorpe Children's Centre In addition wet weather and winter Wednesdays 6.30 -9.00pm clothing plus holdall type bags would starting Weds 3rd October be appreciated. To book a place call in or To arrange collection please contact tel 015395 64896 Mike on 64813. Thank you WOULD YOU LIKE TO EARN EXTRA MONEY FOR CHRISTMAS ? Up to £250 extra for starting work. LEVENS PARISH CLERK VACANCY FOR CLERK Help with childcare costs. £40 per week on top of your wage. A vacancy will arise in January 2008 for a Come along to the Community Room Clerk to Levens Parish Council. The at Milnthorpe Children's Centre person appointed will be required to work on Wednesday 3rd October from home for approximately 4.5 hours for further information and advice per week. A laptop computer is available using Microsoft Office software. The present wage is in accordance with the recommended NALC rates. There are Crossways Crafts about 11 meetings a year (including the meet in Levens Annual Parish Meeting) and meetings are Methodist Church held at the Methodist Chapel Meeting every Wednesday Room. from 10 am to 12 noon coffee served The clerk is responsible for organizing the all welcome meetings, producing agendas and taking minutes, dealing with correspondence, managing the finances of the Council and advising on Local Government procedures. Knowledge of accountancy PRIZE TIME ! and Local Government procedures would If you are or you know Kym Johnson, be an advantage but not essential. Some training is available. please phone Jane Cushnie on 64582 or Kath Craig on 64449. You have won a For further information please contact the prize in the raffle at the Horticultural Chairman, Susan Bagot on 015395 61346 Show in Milnthorpe and we have not or the present Clerk, David Butler on been able to contact you. Thank you 015395 61906.

14 Levens Over 60s Club Levens Over 60s Club heard with great sadness of the death of Mr Richard Levens Local History Group Brennan, who was our Chairman for over 2 November: Stephen Read: 30 years, having previously served as The Lost Buildings of Levens Secretary. His great commitment to and 15 November: Bill Shannon: enthusiasm for he Club resulted in the Maps in Local History recruit ment of excellent speakers and both are in Levens Institute at 8 pm entertainers for our meetings, and he will be greatly missed. Sally Beaumont At the October meeting (3rd Tuesday) there will be a slide-talk by Mr Don Austin of Levens W.I. next meeting is the Windermere on Mountains (with Lake A.G.M. 16 October 7.30 pm District coverage). in Levens Institute.

Royal British Legion Women’s Section A,G.M. Monday 15th October 7.30 in the Methodist

Quest Society FASHION SHOW meets at the Athenaeum, Leasgill on by L A FASHIONS of the 2nd and 4th Thursdays mornings Milnthorpe from the end of September until the on Friday October 26th following March. Meetings consist of talks on a variety of topics covering at Heaves Hotel Levens at 7.30 local history, travel, social issues, Tickets - £10 (including glass of leisure interests etc. with opportunities wine and light buffet) for discussion with the speakers and Enquiries to: with fellow members. Theatre outings Mrs D. Routledge, Sundown, and a summer coach trip are included Levens Tel. 015395 60640 in the programme. New members are always welcome. Just come along to any of our meetings Charity Fair for Christmas cards (which start at 10 am) and join in. There is an annual membership fee of organised by the RNLI £10 which also includes coffee and at the Gaskell Hall, Silverdale on Wednesday 24th Oct from 10.30 am biscuits at each session. For further information you could and a Fair at the Village Hall, Storth on Saturday 3rd November from 10 am. contact the Secretary, Nancy Flynn (64818) or the President, Brenda many Charities will be represented Gregory (64082).

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PiNboard You are all invited to an Autumn Fayre on Saturday 13th October 1pm – 3.30pm CONCERT for at Milnthorpe Primary School ST MARY’S HOSPICE Everyone welcome HANDEL’S MESSIAH Please come along and give your Voices for Hospices Festival support to this local event Choir & Orchestra Cake stall Saturday 13th October 2007 Kendal Parish Church Jumble sale Tombola Tickets £10 Box Office: Tel: 01229 430 111 Refreshments Fun & Games for all the family & much more

organised by FACE— COFFEE MORNING for Milnthorpe Children’s Centre in aid of MARTIN HOUSE & Milnthorpe Primary School CHILDREN’S HOSPICE to be held at The Mains, Church Road, Levens Milnthorpe Methodist Church on Thursday November 1s t invite you to a Hot Pot Supper 10:30-12 Noon Friday 19th October,7.30 pm Christmas Cards on sale Local Entertainment to follow Cake Stall and Raffle Vegetarian option available £1 Tickets £6 from the Friday coffee morning or phone 62503 or 62985 HERON THEATRE,BEETHAM

DR JEKYLL & MR HYDE Fri 5th to Sat 6th Oct at 7.30 pm Milnthorpe Country Market

Robert Louis Stephenson's disturbing story of everyFriday (until Dec) a strange experiment and its results. at the Cross Keys Hotel Tickets £8.00 Isosceles Theatre 9.30- 11.30 am. THE READING ROOM Fri 19th to Sat 20th Oct at 7.30 pm Three very different men come to the library. FARMERS MARKET, Why? In this new specially commissioned play we find out. Tickets £8.00 MILNTHORPE Blue Lizard Theatre Company Second Friday in the month

Box Office 64283 (24h answerphone) 12 Oct and 9th Nov

or call in 10 am – 1 pm Tues & Fri & traditional market every Friday www.herontheatre.fsnet.co.uk 16

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Bookkeeping The Strickland Arms ACE Home cooked local food Rachel Fereday ELECTRICAL & ALARMS

selection of local real ale preparation of accounts for sole traders & small businesses David Wright open Mon to Fri: 07794 013386 01539 740992 11.30 - 3 and 5.30- 11pm [email protected] 07979 914871 Sat & Sun:

11.30am -11pm Quiz Night Wednesday Sue Howsley Fresh Fish Night Thursday Sunday lunches & roasts Interiors Ladies fitness studio Tel: 015395 61010 Dowker Lane Car Park (by Boyes) Kendal 015397 22119 Tel: Miln 62626

new to the area ? don’t have your milk delivered ? Bed & Breakfast in Beetham IVAN COATES No room for family and friends when they visit? RING US FOR YOUR REGULAR MILK DELIVERY Your local Builder Stay at Barn Close, Beetham. Home-produced show-winning eggs fresh daily. Featured in Alastair Sawdays Pet foods & peanut/wild bird seeds. and Contractor "Special Places to Stay" David & Christine Knipe Tel. 015395 62338 Telephone - Anne Robinson Gateside Cottage, Levens– Open 24 hrs 015395 63191 Tel: 015395 60287

D & C Atkinson CHRIS EASTON WELDING Landscape Contractors TRADING POST Commercial & Domestic. Gates, Railings, Hard & Soft Landscaping Animal Feed Store Low Maintenance Garden Design Garden Ornaments Regular Contract Work and General Fabrication we supply a wide range 015395 62184 or 07919 Tel 07917 402394 of animal feed and equipment for all animals, pets and poultry SAMARITANS open: Mon - Fri 9am -5pm 01524 61666 Saturday 9am - 1pm (National tel no. 08457 90 90 90) Railway Yard, Moss Lane [email protected] Holme 01524 781268 Established Nursery www.samaritans.org/lancaster with beautiful garden, wide range of interesting plants, W.G. BROWNLIE perennials, bedding, tubs, hanging baskets. JOINERY CONTRACTOR Tel: 015395 52536 STUART MCMINN BSc HND ABEng www.halecat.co.uk · New Property Designs t. 015395 60673 Follow Halecat tourist signs · Extensions, Alterations @ Witherslack off A590 T: 01524 781081 or 07729 845147 m. 07810 602999

EDWARD DUCKETT & SON Milnthorpe Chippy Lunesdale House Joinery specialists & Wed-Sat Lunch 11.30-1.15 Residential Care Home Funeral directors Tues-Thurs Tea 5.00-8.00 Phone Mr. C D Green 01524 784211 Fri Tea 5.00-9.00 Sat Tea 5.00-8.30 Tel: 63619 & 781232 Tel. 63293 17 DIGITAL TV AERIAL AND SATELLITE Registered Childminder NNEB Qualified FROM NBC-SKYNET Sarah Cooper 015395 62561 OR 07710 400 499 LOCAL - PROFESSIONAL- RELIABLE Levens 015395 60890 07788 556432 Foot Health Practitioner Elizabeth Shapland rgn PLUMTREE HOUSE, BRIGSTEER COOPER ELECTRICAL Do you need help with the following? Bed and Breakfast – En -suite showers*extra sockets*lighting Painful corns and callus Private Lounge – Parking pat testing*repairs*cctv*alarms Difficulty cutting your toe nails info or reservations please telephone: 015395 60890 Tel. 015394 45754 Michael and Maureen Whelan 077177 62274 to arrange an appointment 015395-68774 www.cooper-electrical.com BRIAN BALDWIN DECORATOR - int/external Qualified covering all aspects of decorating Painter & Decorator Full day Childcare for 0-5yr olds for a free competitive quote: Miln 63583 or 07976 578855 Monday – Friday, 8 am - 6 pm JOHN SPENCER 50 weeks per year 015395 64655 OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB CHOICE CATERERS After school care & Holiday club JOINERS & CONTRACTORS for 4-11 yr olds A. HUTCHINSON & SONS Outside Catering for any occasion CHILDREN’S CENTRE at ‘Aldyth’, Lowgate, Levens COMMUNITY IT SUITE Tel: 015395 60481 & 60491 Phone Bev Carling FUNERAL DIRECTOR Opening times: Mon 12 -3 pm, PRIVATE CHAPEL OF REST 015395 62753 Tues 12 -6 pm, Wed 9am – 3pm Lakeland & Lunesdale FREE EMAIL INTERNET ACCESS HALE PHYSIOTHERAPY Children’s Centre 64896 GARAGE & Sports Injury Clinic Joeys 64090 For an appointment with Milnthorpe Primary School Main A6 Rd. Hale

a Chartered Physiotherapist Firs Road New and Used Car Sales Tel: Milnthorpe 64727 Service & Repairs REES TILES Ralph Sutton D.O. Bosch KTS Computerised & FLOORING LTD Registered Osteopath Diagnostic Equipment Milnthorpe & District Petrol and Diesel MOT UNIT 4, PRINCES WAY, LEASGILL, MILNTHORPE Osteopath Clinic & all your motoring needs

TEL. 015395 63422 Tel: 015395 65777 Tel. 62173 & 62839

SPECIALSPECIAL PRODUCTS PRODUCTS T.T. Carpets MILNTHORPE DENTURE CENTRE FORFOR SPECIAL SPECIAL NEEDS NEEDS The Red Barn, Harmony Hill, FRIENDLY SERVICE · Adjustable Beds & Chairs Milnthorpe & 1ST CLASS QUALITY DENTURE REPAIRS · Walk-in Baths Tel. Miln. 62898 WHILE U WAIT TEL 64770 · Wheelchairs & Walkers · Mobility Scooters Connect 2 Plumbing Ltd AND MUCH MORE Tiling Service RDK Mobility Hamish Mulliner Memorial Hall, Milnthorpe - no job too small - Phone 01524 730018 or 07971 847319 Tel: 015395 63776 18 GEO-SCAPE Dave Harrison Landscaping & Building JPG Joinery Traditional stone work, Joinery and Property Maintenance Landscaping Hard/soft landscaping Contact Paul Gott Landscape construction, Tree and shrub care, Rural property renovator 01524 781710 Hedge cutting George Newton - 015395 60910 07818 802659 015395 63932 Tel. 015395 64495

JOINER - John Halhead Plumtree Hall Milnthorpe laminate floors, doors, Art & Copy Shop Ltd skirtings, etc. Heversham Archway Gift Gallery Tel: Holme 01524 782030 Accommodation Tel: 63292 or 07973 751621 for the active elderly 4 Carr Humphreys Reasonable rates Neil Dowker En-suite rooms a r c h i t e c t u r e Milkman Park Road, Milnthorpe Good home-cooking Respite room also available Milk, Eggs, Potatoes etc 015395 64455 Chartered Architect Details: 015395 62661 Tel: Miln. 63739 L M Baverstock Safeclean o’neil&petrie Ophthalmic Optcians Specialist Cleaning of Carpets, Rugs, Upholstery, Curtains and Leather The Square, Milnthorpe Ken and Anne Riddell Bolton-le-Sands 01539 738899 Tel 62633 Freephone 0808 143 0545 www.oneilandpetrie.co.uk

BODY BEAUTIFUL www.photoideas.co.uk architecture Gym - Mani - Pedi - Facials 35mm slides scanned onto & design Waxing and lots more CD / DVD chartered architect Ring 015395 64488 [email protected] for more details

Available for all Heron Theatre your special occasions Cornucopia Florist Beetham Tracie Penwarden Flowers for all occasions Regular fortnightly programme Soprano & Singing Teacher Sept-June 015395 64340 Theatre information Tel: 015395 62363 Tel. 015395 60328 *** KEVIN BATEMAN Theatre available for hire MONUMENTAL MASON for meetings, lectures new memorials, additional inscriptions and suitable local events renovations, re-turfing Tel. 01524 761140 01539 723903 or 07817 060619 www.a2ainternet.co.uk Please phone for a Brochure domains from £25 hosting from £65 for your New or Used Car come to L.A. fashions sites from £250 P.V. DOBSON & SONS Ladies Wear, Accessories (Motors) Limited 2 Beetham Rd, Milnthorpe Hats for Hire Bridge End Garage, Levens Tel. 015395 64486 2c Main Street, Milnthorpe 134 Greaves Rd, Lancaster Tel: 015395 52441 Mechanical & Body Repairs, MOT Testing Tel. 64135 Tel. 01524 380967 19

Lakes Limos Simon Wroe for Weddings, Proms, Piano Tuner & Technician Parties, etc: any occasion Tuning, repairs, restoration. Your Local Limousine Co. 015395 64045 20 years experience 07738 921310 63711 Improve Posture - Core Strength Terry Allen(Elect)Ltd Milnthorpe Flexibility - Fitness Level - Relaxation Local Electrician For 30 years Feel Good - Have Fun - Make Friends! Commercial, Domestic, Industrial Kennels & Cattery

PILATES 015395 62665 Tel: 015395 63832 PILATES STRETCH

Fax: 015395 64039 Come & see our brand new facilities SALSA FITNESS

18 Summerville Road Morning & evening classes COLIN HARPER continuing throughout the summer, eSSence yOga for men, women & teenagers! Building Services Contact Sam for info: Yoga For Men & Women 39 Trinity Dr, Holme, Lancs, LA6 1QL 015395 61966 07886457563 MONDAYS ~ CARNFORTH T: 01524 781194 M: 0788 0925170 Alterations ~ Extensions ~ Plastering [email protected] TUESDAYS ~ MILNTHORPE Roofing ~ Patios ~ Stonework ~ Tiling www.fitnessdynamics.co.uk, THURSDAYS ~ ARNSIDE Quality Work at Competitive Prices Qualified & experienced female instructor All classes - 6.30PM – 8PM Tel Sarah 07922144384 Woodlands Nurseries ****YOGA FOR PREGNANCY ~ hair salon PRE- & POST NATAL – Cutz PLS CALL IF INTERESTED! Flowers for all occasions Crooklands, Milnthorpe www.essenceyoga.co.uk Milnthorpe 64484 Tel: 015395 67273

THERMOSHIELD BARRIE ATKINSON Window & Door Replacement TV VIDEO HI-FI Conservatories Sales and Service Tel 63308 Prompt and Reliable Tel: 015395 60565 SNAG: The Special Needs Action Group: working with family carers, professionals, new and existing organisations to improve the range of provision for children and adults with special needs in Cumbria & beyond T: 015395 62492 W: snaguk.org E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

State Registered Cumbria Accounting Services Ltd LES CHAPLOW Chiropodist/Podiatrist Ian R. Robertson BSc. M.Ch.S, S.R.Ch Bookkeeping for Small Businesses Corgi Registered Home Visiting Service · Tax and VAT · Sales Invoicing Boiler Servicing & Maintenance · Management Accounts · Payroll Tel: 015395 34499 01539 734703 Tel. 63017 Mobile: 07710 287957 [email protected]

“THE ORCHARD” MARTIN TYSON FISHWICKS Holiday Cottage to Let in Levens Owners: Chris and Shirley Band General Builder Enquiries and Bookings to: FUNERAL

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