Lorraine Wilson

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£ free Edition 13. February 2016 Inside Welcome to Around the Combe Welcome to the first Around the SPONSORED BY Local Churches 2 Combe of 2016. We Heritage 3 hope you all had a love- ly Christmas break. Council news 4 Disability / carers 5 We thought things might be quiet See page 10 Education 9 after the Christmas period but no - we have been absolutely over- the fist Friday of the following Enterprise 10 whelmed with articles, events, ad- month. Fundraising 11 verts and other information - we could probably have filled the We have lots of great plans for Entertainment 12 magazine twice over yet again. A 2016 - we are hoping to complete Home corner 15 huge thank you to all contributors our charity registration which will Natural world 16 for your continued support. enable us to apply for other sourc- es of funding - we will keep you Help & Advice 18 Just a reminder that the deadline posted as to our progress. Older people 19 for submitting information is 18th See you next month! Health 20 of each month, for publication on Sport 26 Leisure 29

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Waberthwaite 29 Bootle 29 Silecroft 30 Millom 30 You can contact us for more information on how to submit an idea for a Green / Thwaites 31 feature or news story, to publicise an event or to advertise in Around the The Hill 31 Combe, via our website: www.around-the-combe.co.uk, via the Around the Broughton 32 Combe group on Facebook or via the following people: Jenny Brumby: [email protected] / Mob 07793613557 Jenn Jakubowski: [email protected] / Mob 07725 360 499 Karen Jackson-Smith: [email protected]

See our website for more information: www.around-the-combe.co.uk Local Churches 2 Regular Activities Community Church Network Centre Friday: History term (1st Friday), 7.30pm Salvation Army Nelson Street Sunday: Service, 10.30am Monday: Ladies Bible Study, 12.30pm Catholic Church Queen Street Sunday: Prayers, 10 am Thursday: Little Stars (term time only), Awaiting information 9.30am Sunday: Service, 5.30 pm THE BENEFICE OF MILLOM Last Saturday: Branch & Activities for Monday: Smiley Tots, 9.30 am; Home The Church of England in & family worship, 1.30 pm Children with disabilities, 11am to 1pm Millom with Haverigg and Tuesday: Lunch Club, 12.30 pm Tuesday to Friday: Prayer Meeting, Thwaites Wednesday: Drop in, 8.30 am - 12 7.00pm www.millomchurchofengland.org.uk noon House groups also meet please contact Millom Baptist Church Crown Church for details Our regular Sunday services are: Street Methodist Church Queen Street St George's, Millom, 9.30am, Holy Sunday: Service, Sunday School and Communion Sunday: Service, 11.00am st Holy Trinity, Millom, 9.45am, Holy crèche, 11am (new time from Jan 1 ). Tuesday: Jack & Jill (term time only), Communion Tuesday: Coffee Morning, 10am to 11.00am St Anne's, Thwaites, 11.00am, Holy 12am Tuesday: Meeting point 2nd and 4th, Communion in Thwaites Village Hall Wednesday: Top Tots, 9.45am 2.00pm in the winter Wednesday: Art group, 2.00pm Wednesday: (term time only) Girls St Luke's, Haverigg, 11.15am, Holy First Friday: Men's Group, 7.30-pm Brigade, 6.00pm Communion or Morning Worship First Saturday: Prayer Meeting, Wednesday: (monthly) Bible Study, 9.00am 7.30pm For Christenings & Weddings contact Last Monday: M3 Guide Hall, 7.00pm Thursday: Parents & Toddlers, 10.00am Revd Clive Shaw 772889, Revd Carl Thursday: Crochet & Craft, 1.30pm Carter 774427. House groups also meet. Friday: Coffee Morning, 9.30am Friday: Guides (term time only), 6.00pm Blackcombe Churches (Bootle, Corney, Whitbeck & Whicham) Date Day Bootle Corney Whicham Whitbeck

7th February Holy Communion 11:00 Holy Communion 9:00 10th February Ash Wednesday 11:00

14th February Morning Prayer 11:00 Evening Prayer 16:00

21st February Evening Prayer 16:00 Family Service 11:00

28th February Holy Communion 9:30 Family Service 11:00

Bootle Evangelical Church (in association with Rural Ministries) Benefice Website: www.blackcombechurches.co.uk Sunday Services: Mornings at 10:45am Lent Lunches: Communion service 2nd Sunday of the month Evenings at 6pm Wed 17th Feb Bootle Chapel Communion Service 4th Sunday of the Month Wed 24th Feb Silecroft Village Hall Wed 2nd March Bootle Chapel Weekly Events Wed 9th March Silecroft Village Hall Monday: Light lunch, 11:45am-1pm (first Monday of the month only) Wed 16th March Bootle Chapel Tuesday: Coffee morning, 10am-12am. Wed 23rd March Corney Village Hall Parents and toddlers, 1-3pm (term-time only) Wednesday: Internet Drop-in, 10am-12am For Christenings & Weddings contact Bible Study: 7pm for 7:30pm Revd Allen Banks on 01946 61470. Friday: Model Railway Club, 6:30pm-8:30pm Saturday: Prayer time in the Church, 8:15am Contact Pastor Roy Fisher, The Manse, Beck Brow, Bootle. Tel 718186 Church news Heritage 3 News from THE BENEFICE Celebrating 150 years of OF MILLOM Millom Newtown The Church of England in Millom with Many people in Millom today still have memories of Haverigg and Thwaites Millom Ironworks. The Ironworks first furnaces were www.millomchurchofengland.org.uk completed in 1866 and many people came from all over the country and surrounding areas looking for work. One such family were the Heeley family who ‘All Together’ starts on Sunday 7th February at 11am at previously were steel workers from Rotherham before St Georges. A new informal and child friendly service with they started at Millom Iron works and the head of the lunch for everyone afterwards. ‘All Together’ will be on the family was William Heeley. Mr Heeley is said to have first Sunday morning of every month. On these Sundays carted the first pig iron out of Millom Iron works. there will be Holy Communion at 6pm at Holy Trinity Church. Come and try something different! Some of the earliest properties to be built in Newtown were beer houses, hotels and inns. The Crown Inn of Thank you to all who visited St George’s Christmas Tree Lord street was the first of the drinking houses and Festival. We are delighted that over £1300 was raised to was built in 1867. Others included the Ironworks Ho- support general maintenance and the heating fund. From tel, the Furness Hotel, the Royal Albert Hotel, the the Christingle Service on Christmas Eve we were able to Miners Arms, the Devonshire Arms and the Peel send £257 to the Children’s Society, with further donations Hotel. After a hard day's work, it would have been from Haverigg School & St Lukes. hard not to pass one of these without calling in for a pint on the way home from work. It has been suggested that a ‘Friends of St George’s Church’ be set up to offer practical skills and fund-raising Some of the families would have lived in make shift ideas for the maintenance and improvement of the build- huts until the new builds were erected. In 1866 the ing. Churchwarden Ray Cole 774378 would be interested building of a new lighthouse at Hodbarrow was com- to hear from anyone who would like to be involved in this pleted by the Hodbarrow Mining Company. It was venture. erected to guide ships to the dock. John Brown will be stepping down soon as verger for Skipping forward a hundred years the town's popula- funerals and weddings at St Georges. We would like to tion was 10,997 in 1967 but had dropped to 7,101 in thank him for his dedication to this role over a considerable 1971 due to the closure of the Ironworks and Hodbar- period. It primarily involves preparing the church including row mines which led to people moving away to find switching on heating in advance, greeting people at the new employment. door, tidying up afterwards, and above all being flexible regarding availability at short notice, as is the nature of If anybody has any information, photos or items relat- funerals. There is a small honorarium. Again please con- ing to the early days of Millom Newtown we could put tact Ray Cole on 774378 if you can help, or know someone another article together later in the year. Please con- who can. tact Duane Farren on Millom 01229 771838. Thankyou

Above: Mr William Heeley with his horse

Right: the lighthouse at Hodbarrow. Heritage 4 provided by Lynne. Mike Kelly (who Memories of Steel Margaret regularly visited Haverigg was the Mayor in 1991 on the 50th Green 1941 - 2016 churchyard and visited friends here anniversary of the bombing).was in Janice Brown until her death. attendance with his wife Kath, On Saturday January 2nd it was the 75 year anniversary of the bombing Recently, Lynne Wilkinson organised A huge thank you to all who attend- of Steel Green, with 5 lives lost: the cleaning and re lettering of the ed on the day in the atrocious weath- Stephen Bolton (62) Geldert memorial stone. Lynne's Mam er conditions, especially the Date John Morgan (56) (my auntie), our Great Grandad (Tom children 6 generations down the line, And 3 members of the Geldert family Riley) Grandma and Grandad Atkin- Steel Greeners who braved the - William (51) his wife Isabella (43) son lived at 16 Steel Green. My 4 year weather and walked from Millom to and their 17 year old son William. old sister Sheila was staying there the attend. Their daughter Margaret was stay- night of the bombing and thankfully ing with friends in Millom on this they all survived. A huge thank you to Lynne Wilkin- tragic day. son - she is a legend who attends to As a fitting tribute Lynne organised a things lots of us wouldn't think about Some might say that compared to reflection service in St Luke's church- but that are part and parcel of our other parts of the county this was not yard on January 2nd on completion of heritage. Carry on the good work. a great loss, but for the sleepy, tight the restoration work. The Rev Carter knit little community of Steel Green it took a short service and the Mayor of Lest we forget. was a shocking tragedy. Millom Denise Burness laid a wreath Council news As in 2015 I intend to be in the South several meetings with organisations Mayor of Copeland of Copeland as often as possible dur- such as Age UK, Citizens Advice First of all can I ing 2016 and I am really keen to en- and Christians Against Poverty, to wish all readers gage with as many people as name a few. The time spent with the of Around The possible. If you have a view or ideas Police has helped me get a greater Combe a very of what format you would like or the understanding of the social issues in Happy New best way to get as many people to our Borough from as many different Year, it is a year interact with the council please let me perspectives as possible which will that will be very know. help greatly in shaping the policies busy for Cope- we need to address these problems. land Council and I intend to attend the Town Council the work has be- meeting in Millom early in the year and I also last week went out with the bin gun in earnest to I will also be holding one of the full men, again these lads do a fantastic meet the challenges of transforming Copeland Council meetings in Millom job in all parts of our community and our Borough. as well as a number of other surgeries again the experience was valuable and public meetings. The Mayors and the feedback from the refuse I am currently putting the final stages community forum will also meet in the team both as employees and resi- of the Budget together. We are tak- coming weeks and South Copeland is ing a longer term view with this well represented on that. budget and I am very pleased that there will not be any further cuts to public services in this year's budget which will be very much growth fo- cused as we start to implement our commercial agenda and corporate plan. dents of Copeland was really useful. I would very much like to thank eve- ryone who has provided feedback on Last week as you may have seen 2016 I anticipate being a year of the budget consultation and that reported in the Whitehaven News I positive change throughout Cope- feedback will be taken seriously and spent a shift out with the Police follow- land and I look forward to meeting be given full consideration. Readers ing up issues that were raised in one and having dialogue with as many of of this magazine are among the big- of the public meetings. It was good to you as possible throughout the gest contributors to that feedback so see first-hand the professionalism of course of the year thank you for being so supportive. our local Police and how they maxim- ise their limited resources, along with Mayor Mike Disability and carers 5 LOM) offers a place for people who may be struggling with emotional distress to socialize and find a listening and supportive ear, attendance is free so are the tea, coffee and biscuits. We are keen to develop this serv- ice with your input and ideas so please feel free to come along with your suggestions of how we can support the people of Millom Mind in Furness is a local mental health charity based in Barrow in Furness supporting people with a range Mind in Furness offer a wide range of activities: of mental health issues and emotional distress -We offer a variety of social and therapeutic activities to ● Recovery Star Programme and Other courses. help people to manage their mental health needs. We ● Women's Group & Men's Group. Hearing Voices are eager to provide support to the people of Millom Group and as such have opened a charity shop at 3 Market ● Relaxation Square that also provides a range of leaflets and ● Conservation Days & Gardening information relating to mental health issues. We are ● Craft Group ,Creative Writing Group, Quiz & Bingo looking for volunteers to join our supportive and friend- ● Computer & Internet Access ly team, if you are interested in volunteering in our ● Trips and Social Events charity shop to boost your confidence and add some- ● Peer Support Sessions & Counselling thing to your CV, please call in for an informal chat and ● Signposting & Information an application form. ● Volunteering Opportunities

We also operate a Safe Space Drop in session every For more information please call 01229 827094 and Monday 1.00-4.00pm excluding bank holidays at the ask to speak to a member of staff, Thank You. Tin Chaple Mainsgate Road Millom. Safe Space (MIL- 6 Disability and carers overcome when we know about the capability of being used by the South Copeland them. Nothing happens overnight, disabled community. Disability Group but improvements are often ● Many are equipped with the usual possible. Of course, some places sink, basin, grab bars, paper are impossible to alter, for instance dispenser, hand dryer etc. but in We wish all a Happy New Year……. "Cambridge House" steps on to the many cases the equipment cannot Recent activities and updates pavement and making it into a ramp be reached by disabled people include: would obstruct everyone, and cause who want to reach from the toilet ●We had our "Disability Awareness bigger problems! LET US KNOW ● Toilet rolls cannot be used by a Talk" in November last year, we are on 01229773341/01229773553 person with hand problems (they now trying to arrange one at Bootle need sheets) "Capt Shaws" school. We have to consider all of the ● There should be an alarm cord, ●Our "Planning & Survey community, the Equality Act is for (that reaches the ground) not tied Committee" is now official, everyone's protection and any up beyond reach, and a cancel consisting of Maureen Jackson, alterations will only be bringing your button Mandy King, Ruth Peter and myself establishment up to date. People with ● Colour coordination of the ground, (Noel Moore). All planning disabilities have money to spend and walls and grab-bars will assist a applications sent to us through stopping them from entering your person with visual impairments Copeland Borough Council, or premises will force them to spend this ● inspection of premises requests will money somewhere else. Disabled There is much more to be considered be visited by this committee. people have the same rights as non- than just throwing it on the wall, even ●Do you suffer in silence about a disabled to go anywhere. the flush handle on the toilet is place you find impossible to enter? important, and should be a special Such as visit the toilets and find it type. like a store room, struggle with steps Coming up: 2016 is a year we (the S.C.D.G.) will Any one wanting advice, please get up to part of the premises? Report it be focussing on DISABLED TOILETS, in touch with the SCDG on 01229 to us and we will see what we can we will be taking note of the layout and 773341/773553. We do not charge do - we can only get these obstacles for advice….its free hearing aids such as tube replacement helped me carry on socialising and and battery changes. The project also living life to the full." offers home visits which are available by appointment for those who are not Local drop in at The Bradbury Cen- able to attend the drop-ins. tre, St George's Road, Millom on The project has been running for over Tuesday 16th February 2016 from 20 years and last year alone supported 2.00pm until 3.30pm. Free Local Drop-in for over 3,500 people with a total of 27 drop-ins across Cumbria and Lanca- For more information about Bridging People with Hearing shire. the Gap or Caritas Care, you can visit Loss Jean, one of the people we support, our website: www.caritascare.org.uk said: "Life can be quiet and lonely or follow us on Twitter: Caritas- without your hearing. Bridging the Gap CareUk Caritas Care, with over 80 years of experience in providing support for children, families and local communi- ties, offers a wide range of services for older people with hearing loss throughout the Cumbria and Lanca- shire areas. The Bridging the Gap project is de- signed to give free support and ad- vice for older people dealing with hearing loss and is dedicated to pro- tecting their social wellbeing. The project includes help with wearing hearing aids and advice on problems with equipment. Bridging the Gap has monthly drop in sessions which provide a great op- portunity for friendly face to face ad- vice and basic maintenance of NHS Disability and carers 7

Millom Parents and Carers Disability Group

Happy New Year from Millom Parents The group continues to benefit from the and Carers! Autism parent drop ins and workshops that are provided by Nicola Brockbank, 2016 promises to be a very busy and Furness and Millom's Autism Support exciting year for our group. We hope Worker. Parents can attend these to continue to provide activities for monthly sessions at Millom Children's The group has a full list of activities children and adults with disabilities, Centre in a relaxed atmosphere with the planned for the February half term for not only in the school holidays but chance to discuss any issues and seek children with disabilities, as well as throughout the year as well. Although advice from Nicola, as well as getting weekly Minecraft and Lego Clubs. activities and fundraising remain our together for a friendly chat and cuppa in Please contact Jonathan King at primary focus, we hope 2016 will be a supportive environment. [email protected] for further the year we are able to support fami- information. lies further through advice and training Activities opportunities, as well as promoting Great fun was Fundraising disability positively within our commu- had at the group's Millom Parents and Carers are a vol- nity. Christmas Party untary group run by parents and vol- held at Millom unteers and we rely solely on Training Palladium on 5th fundraising and contributions to be On January 25th we hold our first December last able to put on what we do. autism training event at Millom Net- year. With over The annual Keswick to Barrow walk work Centre. Autus, a Barrow based 70 children and (K2B) is firmly on the group's fundrais- company set up by autism practitioner their families it ing calendar and 2016 is no different. Gemma Swales, will be providing a was packed! The We are hoping to enter teams in both one day training event for parents and children loved the the K2B and C2B taking place on the professionals from the health, caring entertainment put 7th May, made up of parents, children and education sectors. It aims to give on by Paul's Pup- and supporters of the group. If you are an introduction to autism and ASD pets, Mr Bean asked for sponsorship from one of our including coping strategies, triggers and Mr Tumble as walkers please give generously - and how best to help a child or adult well as face paint- thank you!! : on the autism spectrum. It is fully ing and a Disney Princess carriage. It On Saturday 16 January Millom Par- booked but another is planned for was all topped off with a visit from Santa ents and Carers with South Copeland 22nd February to cope with the de- ensuring that the children didn't leave Disability Group took part in a Tesco mand for places. If you wish to book empty handed. The group were pre- bag pack to raise funds for the Cum- onto the February event please con- sented with a generous fundraising bria Flood Relief Fund. Thank you to tact either Jonathan King or Jane Mc- cheque from Millom Bikers and thanks all the generous shoppers who donat- Fie at [email protected] or are given to them and everyone in- ed. [email protected] . volved with the event, it is very much Autism Support appreciated. DISABILITY - DIFFERENT NOT LESS 8 Disability and carers West Cumbria Carers Run for a reason in 2016! Do you fancy taking part in the Great North Run 2016 and help to raise Helping you stay in control of your future vital funds to support carers in West Cumbria? The Great North Run is one of the most popular half marathons in the world, every year 56,000 runners take part in this amazing event.

We've got 5 guaranteed places for the 2016 event taking place in September. Secure your spot before the runners ballot even opens by taking up one of our coveted places!

Working Carers Alternatively, if you are successful in getting your own place through the West Cumbria Carers have been supporting ballot, we'd love to welcome you on board as part of our fundraising carers in Allerdale and Copeland for more than 20 team. years. In that time we have helped literally We'll support our runners with regular updates and information, fund- thousands of people who have been caring for a raising advice and tips, a free running vest and an opportunity to meet family member, relative, friend or neighbour who your fellow runners. could not manage without their help. Supporting We make a real difference to carers lives in Allerdale and Copeland carers of all ages (from 5 to 90!) we have been every single day. Following the latest devastating floods which have able to effect great change through a number of affected so many people in Cockermouth, we have provided practical different initiatives: one-to-one meetings, and financial support to carers in need. counselling, first aid and other training and free To find out more about running for us please call 01900 821976 or activities and social events for carers where they email [email protected] have an opportunity to meet people in similar situations. Last year West Cumbria Carers supported nearly 2,000 carers. Working carers can find it particularly hard to access information as it is often only available during 9-5 hours. Our confidential out-of-hours Telephone Information Service can provide a wide range of information such as what support is available for them and the person they care for, what benefits they may be entitled to or to request a carer's assessment.

Caring can bring all kinds of challenges and having the right information at the right time can make a huge difference when you are looking after someone.

Every year more than 2 million people in Britain take on a new caring role, with many struggling to navigate their way through the maze of services, sometimes missing out on crucial financial and practical support as a result.

●Carers make up 1 in 9 of the workforce in the UK ●3 million people combine work with unpaid care ●Every year unpaid carers save the tax payer a whopping £119 billion

If you want information about where to turn for support in your caring role please call 01900 821976:

Monday: 9am - 5pm Tuesday: 9am - 5pm Wednesday: 9am - 7pm Thursday: 9am - 5pm Friday: 7am - 4.30pm Saturday: 9am - 12 noon 9 Education tions or apprenticeships. Some of Manchester City Centre, to ensure Millom School these opportunities are: that the Millom Sixth Form experi- ence is fun as well. Sixth Form ● The Dream Placement programme ● The Sixth Form Committee So, applying to Millom School Sixth To cope with the challenge of A level ● Leadership role on the School Form may well prove to be the best study, students need to be well sup- Council decision your son or daughter could ported by caring, patient staff who ● Organisation of school charity make. understand that it takes time to events, such as Children in Need, come to terms with the significant Boxes of Hope, Christmas Jumper Our Open Evening is on Tuesday step up in difficulty that A levels Day, Sport Relief etc. 9 February at 6pm so come along represent in comparison to GCSE. ● Sports Leaders programme and speak to members of staff Millom School Sixth Form is well ● Reading Support Programme and see for yourself what the equipped to offer that support ● Maths mentoring scheme school has to offer. through a combination of: ● University Fairs and visits ● Work experience wherever possible ●Small average class sizes ●Staff who know and understand As this list shows, the Sixth Form their students well make a significant contribution to the school and community through such At post-16 stu- voluntary work. However, there are dents have the also social events, such as the Sixth opportunity to Form 'prom' and a Christmas trip to study the sub- jects that they enjoy the most, to pursue their own interests and to prepare for their future beyond school. The vast majority of students that have passed through Millom Sixth Form have had an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Many have gone on to great success at univer- sity or in their working lives.

The commitment of our students and teachers, along with the small class sizes, have ensured that our exami- nation results are good and continue to improve each year. Indeed, our results compare favourably with schools of a similar size and context nationally. However, academic suc- cess is just one facet of what we offer our students.

A range of enrichment opportunities enable our students to gain signifi- cant wider experience that benefits them in terms of their UCAS applica- Enterprise 10

In the spring of 1970 Owen Slack In the following few years the sales of realised the office based job running Roberts polypropylene were doing well his family firm in Bradford was not for and it was decided that the natural him. Frustrated by city life and with filaments and nylon should be dropped his two brothers who ran the firm with and all the effort put into making as him he felt the need for a change. much polypropylene as possible. Owen with his wife Joan and 3 chil- dren Andrew, Robert and Jill packed 46 years on Slacks Millom Ltd is still up their belongings and set off for a here and going strong, now employing new life in the Lake District. 9 people. Things have moved on a bit from packing 1 ton a week into second Millom was an ideal site for starting a hand boxes collected from local shops. new firm. With the closure of the Iron We are now able to make over 80 tons works big grants were available to a week on some of the best machines Above, Reginald Slack on the right in 1953 attract new businesses. In the sum- in the world. Slacks Millom Ltd is now He took over his father's business selling mer of 1970 a deal was struck to a global supplier to the biggest names Horse Hair. On the left of the photo is purchase the old loco sheds at Bor- in brush making and concrete reinforc- Owen Slack holding my farther Robert. wick Rails and the adventure begun. ing industries. Credit is due to every- Owen, Andrew and Robert emptied one who has wrapped, tapped and the sheds of their Steam Trains and packed thousands of tons of polypro- cast a new floor over the loco access pylene over the years. pits. Owen decided to start 3 sides to the business. He would process and Adam Slack (pictured, right) 2015, 5th sell Horse hair, Andrew would make generation of Slacks to take on the Nylon and Robert Polypropylene. On fibre challenge. the 3rd of November 1970 Slacks Millom Ltd was registered. Right, Jessica and I enjoying a shift at work! 2014 We would like to say a big THANK 11 YOU to our sponsors Kendal Mint Fundraising Cake Liquer and Kin Vodka. This place is amazing and gives you a really didn't expect it as we thought we Beaujolais 2015 - feel for what happened in that battle and had done too many U-turns. then onto Reims via the Black Forest - a The Return of the beautiful scenic route. We then visited Cumbrians Taittinger caves and then out for tea in Reims itself. Well after last year and the inaugural win, we had to go back to uphold the Wednesday was competition day - it is Cumbrian spirit. We had bought a new usually completed in fancy dress but in car to do 'The Run' in but due to a the light of the Paris atrocities the deci- radiator issue we used the same car as sion was taken to use normal dress. Off last year - our faithful little Mazda Eu- we went to find 5 clues throughout the nos. day and finish in Macon. With clues such Oh dear this means we have to go back as find the champagne bottle on the hill next year - do we take the new car or This years run started with us travelling and do a wine tasting it began well. We the old one - if its the new car we need 'darn sarth' on the Saturday afternoon. completed all the clues and were back at to change the sat nav into it - decisions We awoke on Sunday morning to the Macon in good time. Then it was onto a decisions tragic news of the Paris bombings. We bus to share the Beaujolais release with awaited instruction from 'The Run' lead- the Mayor of Macon - this is a very surre- er who said they had taken everything al experience!!! into consideration, taken advise and 'The Run' was still going ahead so we Thursday saw us travel back to Reims for continued our journey to RAC Wood- the final night and the awards dinner. cote Park to set off on Monday morning. Before we went to the awards dinner we were asked with 3 other cars to go and Monday morning came in the fog, we calibrate our mileage - not sure why but had the briefing and then set off - our we went along with it. Again this year in destination this year for the first night 'La Marquettrie' - Taittingers own cha- This is a wonderful charity run that was Antwerp - a beautiful city known to teau. The awards started - Spirit of the supports the Henry Surtees Foundation be the Diamond capital of Europe. We Run winners - our friends with the Bristol and through this we had negotiated all had a fantastic journey over there and Fighter - chuffed to bits for them, Maps fundraising will come back to Cumbria then got stuck in a traffic jam for 2 hrs only winners - one of the Bristol owners, so please support this charity - if you on the Antwerp Ring Road - it happens Sat Nav winners - it was between 3 cars would like to donate please go to in Europe as well!!! After a night of - the ones we went out with ...... and http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/sharo good company, food and site seeing at we won AGAIN !!!! Oh My Goodness - we nplatt1 10pm we retired to awake the next morning with the journey to Waterloo.

firmed and our youngest member HMP Haverigg Visi- of the team is doing a dry month tors Centre (no alcohol). 5th April Lynne Locke, Norma Aston, Ann Dixon & Wendy The staff at the visitors centre at Langton will be walking up Black HMP Haverigg are doing 3 months Combe (weather permitting) We of fundraising for Rosemere Can- are hoping to raise lots of money cer Centre, we have a Facebook for a fabulous charity, please come page called 3 months of madness. and Everyone has been touched by take a cancer in some way and as a col- look at league is receiving treatment there our Fa- at the moment we were inspired by cebook her to try and raise money for the page! charity.

We have various events organised - 9th Feb Michelle Johns is doing a sponsored head shave & the cen- tre manager Heather Thorn, Steve Lawrence & Kailey Sleigh are do- ing the ice bucket challenge. 24th March Helen Clay will be hosting a quiz night, time & venue to be ar- ranged. 1st April Brenda Steele & the staff will be holding a coffee morning time and venue to be con- 12 Entertainment plus we donated lots of gifts to the The Beggars young victims of the floods. Brilliant! Theatre The Beggar's is about to embark on yet another and possibly the biggest Hi Again Folks… and most varied season yet! Kicking Hope you all had a wonderful Christ- off with the Brilliant Canadian Comic, mas and New Year! We did… a love- Tom Stade on Thursday 28th Janu- ly break but we're ready to start ary we have so much on offer for again! The Youth Theatre has every member of our community! kicked off already and we are in the The Youth Theatre is going from Stand Up Comedy, Live Music, The- process of new creations for stage strength to strength and always atre, Family Theatre, Schools Thea- and screen! changing. If you are interested in per- tre, Film n still lots to programme, we formance, writing, lighting, sound, really are spoiling you Millom. Our Film Club has started too, we front of house or design, then get in hope to run regular Film Clubs which touch with us, we have so much on If you are not on our mailing list, it's will be run by the youngsters in- offer both weekly and in holiday and so easy, just click on 'join our mailing volved. For more info please do get weekend workshops, for all ages. Our list' and add in your email address! in touch! new success in Film Making has in- Simples! spired lots of new ideas and opportuni- Also, as a result of the wonderful ties too, winning "Film of the Month for www.beggarstheatre.co.uk you can support and very talented young "Spooked" (made in a week with Sam book all your events online, it's so people in our town, we have our very O'Donnell ,local film maker) at Into easy, just click on "EVENTS" and own "Millom's Got Talent.. Family Film and being a finalist for Film of the choose the show you want. Similarly Night Out" starting this month, Janu- Year too, we will be making many you can keep your eye on what's ary! So… if you fancy a jam with more and continuing to progress in this happening with our youth activities friends, some stage time as a solo area with our many partners. by going to our 'YOUTH' page. performer in anything from Comedy to playing your trumpet!!! Get in So, the Youth Theatre is for EVERY- We are always really happy to see touch with us… we're always in! ONE! If you want your child to enjoy you in the theatre and continue to some fun, make new friends and ex- open Monday to Friday 10 am until We are busy working with new part- plore their creative side, we offer regu- 5pm and some Saturday mornings ners this year, Furness College, Bar- lar classes from age 2 right up to when Film Club is on. row 6th Form and West Lakes, adults. bringing in work experience for Busi- You can call and see us, email us ness Admin, Finance, Marketing and Thanks to everyone who contributed, [email protected] or just IT. We are working closely with the performed and donated to the 'Christ- give us a call 01229 775677 NHS and Millom Alliance, the Millom mas Charity Gig for the Cumbria Flood Parents and Carers Disability Group Appeal'. We decided to put on a Char- See you soon folks… hope 2016 and Autism Awareness, bringing a ity night on the Monday and the Satur- brings you all the happiness you wish new methodology to the schools in day night gig was fantastic! 4 Days!!! for. our area, exploring important issues Thank you Millom. We raised £1700 through Theatre. Jaks, Cassie and all the crew! xxx 13 Entertainment UK Young Theatre Anything Goes and stole the MILLOM PALLADIUM show. Organist of the Year Well by the time you are reading this edition of Around - Declan Poole Mark Latimer, chairman of the the Combe it will be two months since we performed our Furness Theatre Organ pantomime 'Alice in Pantoland'. We must say a big UK Young Theatre Organist of Project says we have followed thank you to all those who helped in any way and the Year brings award home to Declan's progress over the last attended any of the shows, making this a most Millom. few years and its great to see successful and enjoyable production. all his hard work and This years UK Theatre enthusiasm paying off. We are currently rehearsing for our next production, a Organist of the year concert, 'A Night at the Movies' to be performed 28th, Competion presented by the You can also follow Declan 29th and 30th April 2016. It is not too late to come and London and South of England Poole YTOY 2015 on you tube join us. So if you have made a New Years Resolution Chapter of American Theatre . to try something new, why not come and join us at Organ Society, was held on We look forward to following MAOS. Old and new members are always welcome the ex Regal Kingston upon Declan in the future and wish whether to join us on stage or if this is not for you we will Thames 3/12 Wurlitzer at The him congratulations from always welcome you to help front of house and back Musical Museum, Kew Bridge everyone Around The Combe. stage or help with maintaining our towns Theatre. in November 2015.

For anyone interested come along to our rehearsals at Entrants had a choice of Millom Palladium on a Wednesday, 6-30pm for Juniors different contrasting pieces and 7-30pm for Adults. including Ballads and Concert openers. EVENTS AT THE PALLADIUM 13 February: VOCE are back at the Palladium. The We would like to congratulate Royal British Legion (Millom Branch) are hosting this the competition winner event. Call 778188 to book your tickets. Doors open at Declan Poole 16 from Millom 6-30pm. who did a brilliant rendition of monies raised by the RBL will go to the Poppy Appeal music from Cole Porter's and 1st Gulf War Trust.

26 February: Open Mic Night. Acoustic music. Bar the day! You might have a opens at 7-30pm. Guest beer from The Hardknott Fairtrade bowl of Fairtrade muesli with a Brewery. cup of Fairtrade tea at home, a FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT coffee break with Fairtrade This is a chance for singers, songwriters, poets, 29th February - 13 March chocolate muffins at work, at- comedians (pro, semi-pro, amateur and first-timers) to 2016 tending a BIG BREAKFAST, come along and have a go. The Palladium Theatre Bar So maybe this morning you or grabbing a Fairtrade ba- Open Mic nights are an opportunity to get together in an enjoyed coffee from Kenya, nana and orange juice…they informal, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Don't be cocoa from Cote d'Ivoire, tea all count - as long as they are shy, come along and join us, everyone will get a slot on from India, sugar from Malawi registered. the mic. Or just come along for the beer and enjoy the and juice from Brazilian music. oranges…not forgetting ba- So will you help to bring the nanas from Colombia! Hope- BIG FAIRTRADE BREAK- Wednesday evenings in February are rehearsal nights fully they were Fairtrade! FAST to Millom? - see above for details. There are some simple steps We can do something to tackle to get involved: Saturday mornings in February are Pyjama Drama the injustice whereby the peo- 1. Organise your own break- sessions - details can be found on the Pyjama Drama ple who grow the food we take fast. South and West Cumbria facebook page. for granted can't always feed 2. Inspire others to host a their own families. We can breakfast. The Palladium Theatre is run by a group of dedicated support farmers and workers 3. Support by going along to volunteers. Over the past years the team has worked to put food on their families' eat a breakfast! extremely hard to bring you what you see now. The tables, by harnessing the pow- 4. Register your breakfast on work is ever ongoing and we are always looking for new er of a Fairtrade breakfast. the totaliser at members to join our friendly team. fairtrade.org.uk/breakfast The Palladium Theatre is available to hire for parties, What counts as a Fairtrade Do let your local Fairtrade weddings and other functions. For availability and price Breakfast? Team know what you are do- please contact us. Each person eating one Fair- ing and if they can help. To- For more information please contact our team via trade foodstuff and drinking gether we can make a Facebook 'Millom Palladium', email one Fairtrade beverage quali- difference! [email protected] or telephone 01229 fies and it can be any time of www.millomfairtrade.co.uk 775335. 14 Home corner Happy Juicy New Year 15 So here you are at the start of your juicy journey. Over the following months we Julies kitchen will help you along your way with differ- ent recipes to try and ultimately trans- Italian Pasta Soup. form your health - welcome to the new This wholesome tasty soup is based on an Italian minestro- you! ne. With the pasta, vegetables and Parmesan topping it is a complete meal in a bowl. Maybe you got some cash for Christmas and want to buy a juicer - well don't just rush out and get the cheapest - think of Ingredients your juicer purchase as an investment, you'll want maybe to 75g (3ozs) pasta bows. choose one that is easy to clean (otherwise you won't use it 1large onion because of all the phaffing about) and one that works quickly; 2sticks celery but this may not be a juicer with good longevity as I hope your 1large scrubbed carrot decision to juice will become a daily habit. Or you may 2 potatoes choose to buy one that juices slower, is a bit more difficult to 1tbsp olive oil clean and juices the vegetables and fruit slower thereby 1bay leaf keeping the vitamins and minerals longer. 1tsp dried oregano 1litre (1 3/4 pints ) vegetable stock The quicker juicer is usually centrifugal, it is quick and easy 400g ( 14oz) canned chopped tomatoes to use usually with a wide mouth to feed in the fruit and Parmesan cheese ( grated ) veggies which is then shredded and spun at high speed which causes the juice to oxidise quicker - in other words Method lose their goodness quicker - I have used these juicers in the 1 Bring a medium-sized pan of water to the boil and add the past and Phillips make reasonable products. However a juice pasta. Simmer until the pasta is just tender but not complete- made in a centrifugal machine will not usually last well over- ly cooked. Drain well and set aside. night even sealed in jar/bottle overnight as the flavour chang- 2 Chop the onion into small pieces. Peel the potatoes and cut es. into bite-sized chunks. Slice the celery and carrots into bite-sized pieces. The juicer I prefer to use is a masticating juicer which uses a 3 Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and much slower speed and uses a single rotating auger to fry over a medium heat for 8mins or until soft and golden. 'chew' up and break down the fruit and veggies, extracting 4 Next add the celery, carrot, potatoes,oregano and bay leaf the juice by squeezing it through a fine stainless steel screen. then stir well. Pour in the stock and chopped tomatoes. Stir They also produce drier fibrous pulp (which can be used in again and then bring to the boil. soups/stews) and a much higher yield of juice. They are also 5 When the soup is bubbling, reduce the heat to low. Half much quieter to use and if you store your juice in a screw top cover the pan with a lid and simmer the soup for 15mins or Kilner jar in the fridge it will be still tasty for up to 48 hours. I until the potatoes are tender. have a Retro (bought off Jason Vale's Juicemaster site) but 6 Remove the lid, add the pasta for 5 mins. Ladle the soup there are others made by Hurom or Breville. into large bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Before you select a juicer…. Ask yourself the following… Cheese scones are really good served warm with this soup. ●What is my budget? ●How much preparation am I prepared to do? Cheese Scones ●How much cleaning up after I've made my juice am I 175g(6ozs ) Self raising flour prepared to do on a daily basis? Pinch of salt and pepper ●What's more important - the shelf life or the preparation? 1x 2.5ml spoon ( 1 / 2 tsp ) mustard powder ●How much space have I in my kitchen? 25g ( 1oz ) margarine 75g ( 3ozs ) grated cheese Best tip I can give you is clean it with warm to hot water as 1egg soon as you have made your juice; or if no time soak the 2tbsp milk main juice components til you can. Most juicers come with a stiff brush, if not an old toothbrush will do it. The collection jug Method for the pulp if short on time pop a biodegradable bag inside 1 Heat oven to 220c 425f or Gas Mark 7. Grease a baking the jug and pop it in the compost bin afterwards. tray. 2 Mix flour and seasonings, rub in margarine. Stir in cheese Red Cold Zapper - makes nearly a pint ( 500ml ) reserving a little for the top. This is super winter warmer that will help keep colds away 3 Mix to a soft dough with the egg and milk. with its ingredients full of Vitamin C and anti - inflammatory 4 Roll out to a round of 1 / 2inch in thickness and cut into 8 goodies circles. 5 Place on the baking tray and brush with a little egg and 4 Medium Carrots / 1 Medium Beetroot (topped and milk mix. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for about 10-15mins tailed) / 2 large oranges (peeled with pith removed) / until golden brown. 1 red bell pepper (stem and seeds removed) / 2 celery stalks / piece of ginger (approx. 2cm). I hope if you make this soup and scones the family will enjoy Wash all ingredients and juice all ingredients, serve them. over a little ice. The natural world 16

Welcome to the gardening sec- Hedges can be cut back this month along with over- grown shrubs . tion from the "Potting shed pair" You can lift and divide perennials as the weather im- As St Valentine's Day draws near and we get ready for proves, towards the end of the month, also start prepar- the weather that February brings, we should be seeing ing borders for the planting of hardy annuals. Roses a few more snow -drops appearing along with my fa- along with deciduous shrubs can be planted now provid- vourite daffodils towards the end of the month along the ing there is no frost or snow on the ground. road side and in the woodlands. Primroses should also In the greenhouse, develop seedlings up to the light. be appearing as the weather becomes milder. Fuchsia cuttings can be potted up along with cuttings of Chrysanthemums. Make sure that any vulnera- ble plants are protected It's a quiet time of year for us budding gardeners, how- from frost and knock off any ever, it really doesn't help with the awful weather we snow from plants and have had over the last few months. Hopefully we can shrubs to prevent plant catch up on work in the garden outside that the weather damage. has interfered with .

Here's to a good 2016 gardening season . Thanks from "potting shed pair"

conservation work but also about wild- barn owl and kestrel. It will be inter- Local Wildlife life in general. I didn't know that he's esting to see how they've fared. raised and released around 2,000 par- November 2015 to mid January tridges in the local area, mainly red Not a lot to report in our local patch. 2016. Stephen Peter. Pictures by legged (French) species plus some It's been almost impossible to get out Chrstine Redgate. grey. I was surprised to learn that red and about. Some things of interest legs are sturdier than their cousins though: Billy Dawson heard tawny Given we're in the depths of Winter, it since they are a more southerly spe- owls in Wellington St / Albert St, I may seem odd to begin by talking cies, preferring drier terrain (or so I think I detected a distant blackbird in about insects. I did say, however, that thought). Indeed, red legs are not na- early January' there have been sight- I would mention Nigel Gilligan's sur- tive to our neck of the woods and were ings of grey wagtail in downtown Mil- vey of invertebrates at Hodbarrow for rarely (if ever) seen when I was young. lom and a few pink feet from time to 2015. It includes butterflies, moths, Of course part of Biff's work involves time. beetles, bugs, dragonflies, bees and shooting but this is done very selective- wasps as well as flowering plants and ly and sustainably. Biff is always at Anyway, hope I've more news next is a remarkable piece of work. Nigel pains to differentiate his activities from time . (and colleagues?) recorded no less those of poachers who are, at best, than 80 species new to the reserve careless and at worst (hunting deer Stephen Peter, including 1 new to Cumbria, 3 only with dogs) callous to the point of cruelty. [email protected] verified a handful of times and a fly never seen before north of Preston- Unsurprisingly, nationally, December PS. At the time of writing (14th Jan.) Hull. How on earth Nigel manages to 2015 was the wettest on record and the weather has done a 180 degree isolate and then identify such tiny also the warmest. Cherry trees were in shift and after yesterday's torrential creatures I don't know but his survey blossom in the south, daffodils in rain, the polar air has mantled the is a testament to his skill and dili- bloom, moths and butterflies recorded high fells with dazzling heavy snow. gence and indicative of the rich diver- and summer migrants like chiff chaff Who knows what this will bring? sity of our local reserve. And how are and blackcap overwintering. Almost to these for creatures you've never top these, a Haverigg woman (Maureen heard of (at least I haven't): figwort Jackson) has bluebells coming up in weevil, green long-horn (moth), tawny her garden, 5 months ahead of sched- mining bee and slender bodied digger ule! wasp; and there's many A friend climbed the Combe in early more. New Year and flushed several snipe near the summit (over 1,000) feet. I I was talking to reckon that the ground is so sodden Biff Mossop ear- that in many parts its too wet for them ly in the New to feed. The terrible conditions must Year, mainly have been very hard on predators like about his game The natural world 17 Dogs are naturally inquisitive and have a On a separate but also important note, Respect Lambing natural instinct to chase, especially when sheep farmers and abattoirs are in- the target runs away from them. Most creasingly reporting cases of internal Time in the dogs will not have the aim of killing the damage and cysts caused by ingesting Countryside animal however simply the chase can tapeworm eggs from dog faeces left on have significant consequences. If you pasture. These tapeworms cause sig- have a dog who gets excited around nificant economic loss in sheep and are As we head into lambing season we livestock you should consider taking al- thought this would be a good time to ternative routes during the spring to draw your attention to a significant avoid causing distress. If you must pass problem in the countryside: Sheep wor- through the field keep as far away from rying. livestock as possible. Sheep worrying is unfortunately be- If you live in a farming area it is also coming increasingly common and has important that your dog cannot escape many consequences. The immediately from your property as it may be injured obvious ones include bites and tears on the road or find its way onto land with which cause suffering and considera- livestock. ble veterinary bills and may lead to also zoonotic ie: they can infect hu- death. Sheep fleeing from dogs are It is an mans. Tapeworms in dogs can be con- often seriously injured during their pan- offence trolled by effective worming icked attempts to escape, especially to allow programmes and numbers of eggs on where they attempt to break through a dog to livestock pastures can be minimised by field boundaries. It also causes prob- worry removing dog faeces. We strongly ad- lems through stress which often leads live- vise dogs regularly walked on livestock to abortion in pregnant ewes and can stock grazing areas should not be fed raw even cause the sheep to die. Where and you meat diets and should be wormed reg- young lambs are present, worrying can can be ularly under veterinary advice. By law cause mis-mothering with lambs dying subject to a fine if proven. In some cir- you must pick up and remove dog fae- from starvation or exposure when they cumstances farmers are legally entitled ces from public places. become separated from their mother. to shoot dogs if they are endangering sheep. By Claire, Andrew and Chris (Assistant It is vital dogs are kept on a short lead Vets at Browne and McKinney) around livestock even if you can nor- mally trust them to come when you call. Help and advice 18 Older people 19 Health & Wellbeing: There is no cure for COPD, but it can be who will have information about local Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary treated to improve a person's quality of services and benefit advice. We would life. Stopping smoking is the single most also be interested to receive your Disease (COPD) We know through our own various important piece of advice; as this will comments about what local networking service community links and prevent the disease from worsening. support would be of benefit to you, for partnership work with health services example a monthly social group? that COPD (Chronic Obstructive Treatment options include the use of Pulmonary Disease) is a more inhalers and medication to help ease the ¯Singing for Health common health condition in the symptoms of COPD, and pulmonary community than people would think. rehabilitation which is a course of Annie Dawson's Sunbeams Music As such, Age UK West Cumbria and exercise, education and support. This Trust is currently facilitating a monthly the Cumbria Partnership NHS can increase a person's ability to 'Music for dignity' session with the Foundation Trust are working together exercise, helps reduce breathlessness, Bradbury Centre's Jubilee Club. Led to try and enhance local support and improves quality of life. by the Sunbeams professional networks to help people manage community musician, Kirsten Taylor, COPD for a better quality of life. COPD is one of the most common the sessions offer both an interactive reasons for admission to hospital, but and therapeutic hour of musical "Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary not all patients need to be treated in entertainment to stimulate both mind Disease (COPD) is an umbrella term hospital, as many can be treated at and body. Any one who is interested in for people with chronic bronchitis home with care provided by GPs and joining in the sessions is welcome to (inflammation of the airways of the respiratory teams. To support this, many attend. The next sessions will take lungs), emphysema (damage to the people with COPD now have self- place at 10.30 am at the Bradbury smaller airways and air sacs of the management plans, allowing them to Centre, St. George's Road, Millom on lungs) or both. These conditions cause care for themselves, and providing the following dates: airflow to the lungs to be restricted. guidance to health professionals, such Wednesday, 2nd March; Wednesday as paramedics, to ensure patients only 13th April; Wednesday 11th May and COPD is very common, with an go to hospital if it is necessary. Wednesday 8th June. estimated 3 million people in the UK having the condition. Local Support If you, a family member or friend is For further information and general COPD is mainly caused by smoking, affected by COPD, then we would like to enquiries about any of our local but can also be caused by encourage you to call in at our special services - contact: environmental pollution, or, in a small Health & Wellbeing drop-in event being number of cases, it can be genetic. hosted at the Bradbury Centre, St. The Bradbury Centre, St. George's Rd, George's Rd, Millom on Tuesday, 9th Millom, Cumbria LA18 4JE The symptoms of this condition include February from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm. having a cough, being breathless, Health Care Professionals such as Local Office: 01229 774573 having increased amounts of sputum, members of the Furness Pulmonary Fax: 01229 778407 and an increased number of chest Rehabilitation Team will be available to Helpline: 08443 843 843 infections. chat to you about self- management E-mail: plans, inhalers, pulmonary rehab and [email protected] oxygen therapy, as well as Age UK staff www.ageuk.org.uk/westcumbria

Abbeyfield - a residents life and I come and go as I please. I’ve used Are you inter- trains and visited people all over England ested in shel- perspective and Scotland. I flew with other members of tered The original Abbeyfield idea was to get peo- the family to America for my grandson’s accommoda- ple living together and to avoid loneliness. wedding and I did a short cruise with my tion? When my husband died I was far from my sister. children and wanted to move closer to them. That meant selling my house and moving to I think I am truly independent! Alexander House - a more central place. I chose Carlisle and Bootle moved into an Abbeyfield house there. It I’ve sold my house and I am glad to think it was some time before the benefits of it all has a small family living in it. I was able to We currently have a vacant became obvious. use the money to help newly married grand- flat available for viewing, children buy their houses. would very much suit a cou- There are advertisers who say “Be inde- ple or equally single occu- pendent, stay in your own home”. It sounds I look after myself in my own room and have pancy will be considered for good but really they are only offering you two meals cooked for me every day and I respite or permanent resi- loneliness, even if you have friends and am never lonely. dence. family near you. Most of all, my children are not worried Please contact Julie 01229 I have now lived in Abbeyfield houses for about me and they can get on with their own 718 395 for more information. over ten years. It is a friendly, independent lives. 20 Health New phone number for Waterloo House GP Surgery

The new telephone number for Water- loo House GP Surgery is: 01229 402800

The practice has upgraded the phone lines so that it is on the same system as the hospitals, allowing calls to be transferred.

For the first month there will be a divert on the old number to ensure everyone manages to get through to the surgery.

The number was changed on January 27th at 12:30 midday. Launch of a diabetes support group in Millom

Announcing the launch of a new sup- port group for people in the Millom area living with type 2 diabetes.

Hosted by Millom Health Action Group and Age UK West Cumbria , the first session will give local people the oppor- tunity to share their views on what they want from future meetings.

Karen Jackson- Smith, Millom Health Action Group said: "We want to know what you want from these monthly meetings, whether it's to socialise with people in a similar situa- tion, to set up a walking group or a chance to swap healthy tips and reci- pes."

The support group will be led and at- tended by local people themselves; and will provide the opportunity to provide feedback to local healthcare profes- sionals.

This initial group meeting will be on Tuesday 8th March at the Bradbury Centre on St Georges Road, Millom from 1.30pm. Everyone is welcome in- cluding relatives and carers of people living with Type 2 diabetes.

Diabetic refreshments available. Health 21 she had goose bumps, which is a munities like this is a key part of Vanguard great boost for the Alliance." our Better Care Together pro- recognition for gramme across Morecambe Jakki Moore, writer and performer Bay." Millom Model from the Beggars Theatre in Millom said: On the day the 'Sick' play was The national director in charge of "The NHS Fab Stuff awards were shortlisted for the Picalilley award overseeing new models of care exactly that, 'Fabulous'. What a after receiving Roy Lilley's weekly within the NHS has expressed great event to celebrate and recog- award for the most inspiring fab how excited she is about the work nise all the work put in by a variety stuff story. going on in Millom. of people involved in our NHS. The entertainment was just brilliant and Café Inspire, a café based at Samantha Jones, Director of the the afternoon was lovely with an Cumbria Partnership NHS Foun- NHS Vanguard programme said opportunity to meet people from dation Trust's Headquarters she had goose bumps when she around the country. staffed by students from Eden spoke to a delegation from the Mencap in Penrith was also short- Millom Alliance at a recent "It was great to meet Samantha listed for the Picalilley award awards event. Jones and tell her about the work along with the Rosa Parks award. we have been doing in Millom, she This award celebrates bravery to The Millom Alliance is an innova- was particularly excited about the reject mindless conformity and tive partnership between the com- 'Sick' play!" find a new, inspiring and effective munity in Millom and the NHS. means of doing something. Teaching children how to use The NHS Fab stuff awards cele- health services effectively is in line The Academy of Fab Stuff allows brate excellent work in the NHS. with the Vanguards 5 year forward staff to share their local ideas and Claire Muir, on behalf of the Mil- view and new care models aiming boast about the good stuff that lom Alliance, entered a produc- to make health, care and support happens in the NHS every day. tion performed at the Beggars services more accessible, respon- Theatre in Millom called 'Sick'. sive and effective. This was developed to raise awareness among school chil- Dr John Howarth, Director of Serv- dren about how to use the NHS ice Improvement, Cumbria Partner- properly. ship NHS Foundation Trust said: "The NHS has 1.3 million staff so to Claire said: be in the national final for the 'NHS "It was a huge honour to meet Academy of Fabulous Stuff' is real- Samantha and when we were ly something. Well done to Jakki talking about all the work that was and the team at the Beggars Thea- taking place in Millom she said tre and all the schools and children Above - Claire Muir, Samantha Jones & Jakki that took part. Working with com- Moore 22 Personal Congratulations to Marion Giles Look who dropped A tribute to the Christian Millom’s Mar- in! Walker ion Giles at her official On 21st August we had a sur- By Peter Cairns medal pres- prise arrival. 13 Week earlier entation, at our little boy Wilf decided to I would like to pay tribute to the life and Storrs Hall, enter the world at only 1lb.6oz. work of Bernice Rogan of Millom, who presented by sadly passed away prematurely last July the Lord lieu- After a long and difficult stay at the age of 63, after a lifetime of devo- tenant of away from home in Preston, tion to God, as a born-again Christian, Cumbria, Mrs Lancaster and Barrow hospi- and service to the community. Bernice Claire Hens- tals we finally arrived back on was well known locally and could always man 18th November. After a shaky be seen around the area, talking to any- start I am pleased to report one who would listen, trying to spread Wilf continues to improve and the Christian word and helping people. at a massive 7lb 14oz he is She worked tirelessly with people who thriving now we are back on had drug problems and was extremely Cumbrian soil! generous to others who were in financial difficulties. She loved walking through The support, gifts and good our beautiful countryside, where she wishes we received has kept could be at peace with her Lord, and our spirits high. We truly didn't would regularly walk to Barrow, speaking appreciate how lucky we are to people on the way and preaching the to live in such a great commu- truth as she believed it in her own indom- nity. itable way. In fact she raised £28,000 on her sponsored walk to Barrow a few So we wanted to say big years ago for the Mill Lane Day Centre in THANK YOU to you all and we Barrow, where her beloved sister, Pen- hope to see you soon. ny, attended before her sad death on Christmas Eve, 2014. Rest in peace, Heather, Gary and Family Bernice. Health & wellbeing 23 "If eating makes me fat, then Find the total sugars in food not eating must make me and drink easily with the new slim". #SugarSmart app

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Truth: a diet will invariably fail you. Only 4 dieters out of every hundred keep the weight off. Your body shape is the result of your lifestyle choices. Losing weight starts in the mind...... If you keep on doing the same, you will keep on getting the same.

Choosing to 'Glow with health' with Bella Howse. I'm a community based food, nutrition, exercise and lifestyle ambassador. I'm here to inform, instruct and advise you, to motivate you to become more active and to inspire you to change. You can choose to have 1:1 support, at a time and place convenient to yourself, totally confidential and personalised just for you. Or, you can choose a group session, where you'll meet other people struggling with their weight and own health issues and gain support and motivation from them on your journey to becoming successfully slim. Do you want to behave like a slim person? Think like a slim person? Let's create a plan and actually put it into action. Get in touch @ [email protected] or by text on: 07584 49 25 62 or www.glowwithhealth.org or find me on Facebook @ glowwithhealth. Health & wellbeing 24 Millom Recreation 7.15-8.15pm Moky Fit Centre: Events and Classes Thursday: 01229 74985 4.30-5.15 Parent & toddler football (ages 2-5) Monday: 5.30-6pm METAFIT 9-10am Box n Abs (with Richmond) 5.30-7pm Advanced gymnastics (by invitation) 4.30-5.15pm Infant Football 6-7pm PIYO 5.30-6.30pm Energy burst 6.00-6.45pm Spin class 5.30-6.30pm Advanced circuits 7.00-7.30pm Spin class 6-6.30pm Spin class 7.45-8.15pm Spin class 6.30-7pm Spin class Friday: 7.15-8pm Spin class 6.30-7am Early morning express HIIT training 8.15-9pm Boogie bounce 7-7.30am Early morning express spinning 9.15-9.45am METAFIT Tuesday: 1-1.30pm METAFIT 6.30-7am Early morning HIIT training 1:30-3pm Reccy Rascals playgroup 7-7.30am Early morning express MRC spin 4-5pm Junior football (school years 2-6) 9.15-9.45am Spin class 5.15-6pm Bums and Tums Fitness 10-10:45am Boogie Bounce 5.30-6pm Spin class 10.45-11.45am Young at Heart (over 50’s) 6-7pm Box n Abs (Richmond) 5.15-5.45pm METAFIT 6-7pm Total Body Workout 5.45-6.15pm Spin class 7-7.30pm Spin class 6.15-7pm Spin class 7-8pm Roller Disco 7.15-8pm Kettlebells Saturday: Wednesday: 9.00am-2.30pm Gymnastics (boys & girls aged 5+) 6.30-7am Early morning express Spin class 6-8pm Youth Zone (ages 10+) 7-7.30am Early morning express HIIT training Sunday 10.15-11.15am Walking Football (over 50’s) 7-8pm Open table tennis 4.30-5.30pm Futsal football (ages 11+) 5.30-6pm Spin class Next table top sale: Saturday 27th February 6.15-6.45pm Spin class 2016 3.30pm – 5pm - £5 to book a table, browsers 6.45-7.15pm Spin class 50p (Children free) 6-7pm Advanced Circuit Training Health & wellbeing 25 grow and make it bigger and stronger Couch 2 5km Millom Bike Group year on year - this years date is Septem- Plan roundup ber 11th - put it in your diary. Social activities go on throughout the year A New Year - potentially a new Well where do we start ….. with a camping trip to Peel, go karting and you - this plan assumes you are off road riding in Wales as some of the reasonably healthy, if not very fit, 2015 was a things we have done this year. 2016 is seek advice from a health profes- busy year for already beginning to get interesting with a sional the group with trip to NW200 and Olivers Mount organ- Marshalling, ised, barbeque nights and ride outs to You are probably starting from a Annual Show, many different places on the cards. relatively sedentary lifestyle and Social activi- it's aim is to get you completing 3 ties and Holi- The group also organises a week riding miles reasonably comfortably. days. 2015 our marshalling activities took somewhere - last year was Scotland, This plan is starting with time us to Millom Carnival, the Keswick to rather than distance because of Barrow walk and Remembrance Sunday your likely inexperience of judging and we have now confirmed those mar- distance shalling activities for 2016 but if anyone else requires marshalls please give the Sessions should be done at an group a shout. easy pace, in the early ones walk and jog slowly until you can do August saw our annual Bike and Car the sessions continuously. Go Show held at Thwaites Village Hall. De- 2016 is going to Ireland. The trip usually with a friend and chat to each spite the now usual wet weather we at- lasts a week and this years Scotland trip other, as if you work at a conver- tracted the same number of entries as travelled up the west coast and down the sational pace you are not going previous years so hopefully this year we east coast with some good roads, good too fast. are praying to the sun gods to come and food and good company along the way. shine on us. There were many types of The key is not to over do it but to bikes and cars ranging from a custom And through all this activity and frivolity, enjoy it with what suits you best painted trike to an old Matchless that had we raise much needed funds for the Air travelled Ambulances that serve our area - The from Wray Great North (the green one) and The near Lan- North West (the yellow one) - last year we caster and raised just over £2000 and over the past an Audi A8 10 years we have raised over £20000 and (one of the 2016 will be no different. newest cars we We have just had our Annual Christmas have ever Party (usually the first week in January) had) to one and it was a cracker - Just Brian and of the old- Trevor Young as our entertainment and est - a Mod- with The Knights packed out with over 90 el T in people it was a good night. The pie and beautiful peas were as good as ever served by condition Harvest Bakery and the beer flowed until from the early the early hrs. 1900's. With many stalls, clubs If you would like to join the group, please and attractions give us a shout on Facebook 'Millom Bike now attending the Group' or we meet 1st Thursday of the event, we aim to month upstairs in The Knights club, Millom

Millom Mini Rugby League

Training starts this Friday on Millom School Astroturf for U10s, U12s and U14s. U10s is 5-6pm and U12s and 14s 6-7pm. There will be a £1 charge to cover the cost of the Astro.

All players welcome new or old and girls are now able to play up to U12s if anyone wants to give it a go! U7/8s training will begin on Sunday 24th in the sportshall at 10.00 am. Sport 26

looked like a goal for the visitors. The Aaron Bradley 3, Chris Scott, Will Sin- Bootle Football winning goal came from a set piece with gleton. The reserves were playing their Rob Woodhouse heading back across 1st game since 21st November and Club monthly the goal and Joe Capstick's deft flick put chalked up an easy 5 nil victory their round-up the ball past the Haverigg keeper for biggest victory of the season so far. what turned out to be the winning goal. This was the only game to take place After this chances where limited and the across all 3 of the divisions and the Only three games to report on since the best of these fell to Aaron who unfortu- new drainage is certainly working well. last edition of around the Coombe...... nately hit the post late on. A good team The pitch was soft under foot but held performance on the day with this being a up well throughout the game, the home Saturday 19th December - Bootle 1 TEAM effort rather than anyone standing team started well and had some of the v Haverigg 0 out, Bootle now sit comfortably mid table youngsters back in the team. The The game today was not a usual derby but still need to use this result as a cata- home team had plenty of possession game with Bootle looking to climb the lyst to keep the momentum going, un- but really failed to take any advantage league and Haverigg looking to re- beaten in 3 in the league will do for now. when getting into the final 3rd with the spond to recent comments around title wrong options being taken, the Midfield challengers, a comment usually asso- 5 of Will, Dave, Harry, Aaron and Chris ciated with the villagers. The game were supporting lone striker Codge and panned out to be a fairly even affair Saturday 21st November - Bootle Re- finally broke the deadlock when Aaron with chances on both side limited to a serves 2 v Coniston 0 The club took a large contingent of sup- had a snap shot from the edge of the few for the whole 90 minutes. Most of porters to this game and travelled away box to rifle the opener in top of the goal. the battles where in the middle of the with a full bus, to enjoy a slow pub crawl The half ended 1-0. The second was a park and this was won by the home on the way home. strange 45 minutes although the re- side with Joe Capstick's usual probing serves scored 4 more goals through runs causing the visitors some discom- Good 2nil win against a strong Coniston Aaron 2 Chris and Will they never really fort. The 1st chance fell to Haverigg reserves. Goals from Kevin Hartley got going, put together the long layoff and Joe Harvey was equal to the test (Pen) and Dec Evans secured the teams and with Christmas in-between I sup- with a good save, next was Bootle's win against a resolute home side. Bootle pose we never expected too much. only real chance of the half and this fell had several chances to score throughout There was plenty of effort from the to Odge but his shot whizzed past the the game but really failed to capitalise on team and it was good to get all 14 post. The 2nd half began with Bootle their possession and to be fair to Conis- players a run out, another 3 points dominating the game with plenty of ton they were always in game. keeps us up there on the tails of the possession but without really troubling leaders and is nicely bringing the minus the visitors. Haverigg to be fair always The club would like to thank Coniston for goal difference down. Aaron Bradley looked dangerous with the long ball their hospitality after the game and for rightly took the MoM award and look approach and the back 5 had to be on making sure everyone was fed. dangerous throughout the game and their toes to deal with this, Josh, Rob, was well supported by Codge, Harry Tally, Clarkie and Wilsy can take com- and Will. fort from their games today. Joe was Saturday 9th January - Bootle Re- tested again with the save of the game serves 5 v Coniston 0 Training still continues on the Astro with a late dive to his right to deny what Turf Monday 6pm & Thursday 7pm Millom AFC monthly round up

Millom Seniors & Juniors: Not much to report on the playing front due to the weather, however the 1st team lost just before Christmas to Furness Rovers and the A team beat Dalton A to move to the top of the league. Player/manager Mark O'Brien scoring 4 goals in a 7-2 win, which extends his lead at the top of the league scoring charts with 21 goals in 9 games.

The club also held a joint sponsored santa fun day before Christmas The event was well attended and the club would like to thank everyone for their efforts. 27 Sport Motorsport: Andrew Park I first got involved in motorsport when I was 7 years old. However I was Millom Rugby League unable to race until I was 8. I started racing Cadet Karts. This was a 2016 fixtures great way to learn the basics in car control, as things just come naturally to you as a child. I did karting for a couple of years, but as it became a bit more serious, like anything the costs go up, and the commitment 5th March Milford Marlins (Home) with time becomes greater and my dad was stretched with work as it 12 March Skirlaugh (Away) was. That was the end of Karting for a while!!! 19th March Underbank Rangers (Away) 26th March Easter Break I decided I wanted to get back into 2nd April East Leeds (Home) motorsport when I was 21. Loved 9th April Oulton Raiders (Away) anything that had an engine… I made 16th April Myton Warriors (Away) a few enquires and got into Rotax Max. This was a fantastic champion- 23rd April Hunslet Warriors (Home) ship at the time and a great learning 30th April Cup Fixture / Backlog curve for me. I did this for a couple of 7th May Featherstone Lions (Away) seasons and loved every minute of it. 14th May Normanton Knights (Home) 21st May Ince Rose Bridge (Away) After Karting, a good friend of mine 28th May Spring Bank holiday asked if I fancied having a go at rac- ing single seater race cars. I had 4th June Thatto Heath Crusaders (Home) never given it a thought, as I thought 11th June Elland (Away) it would be way out of my price range. I was surprised to find it worked 18th June Cup Fixture Round 2 / Backlog out less than karting to run!! (Providing you stay on the track...) 25th June Shaw Cross Sharks (Home) After a bit of researching I found myself a car and a championship to 2nd July Skirlaugh (Home) run in. 9th July Hunslet Warriors (Away) The first year was a steep and quite expensive learning curve. I 16th July Cup Fixture qtr final / Backlog seemed to run out of talent 23rd July Underbank Rangers (Home) before the car did on the 30th July Oulton Raiders (Home) odd corner. The other guys 6th August East Leeds (Away) I raced with were brilliant, 13th August Normanton Knights (Away) and taught me what I need- 20th August Cup Fixture / Backlog ed to know on the track 27th August Challenge Cup Final and off. They put me through my paces on nu- 3RD September Elland (Home) merous times and pushed 10th September Shaw Cross Sharks me harder than I could re- (Away) ally drive, but from that, I learnt so much. 17th September Ince Rose Bridge (Home) 24th September Myton Warriors (Home) I had no idea how much prep went into setting a car up before a race 1st October Thatto Heath Crusaders weekend. Altering the gear ratios to suit each circuit, setting the ride heights, castor, camber, toe in, spring rates and that not to mention all (Away) the bits you have to play around with on race day. I couldn't ask for a 8th October SL Grand Final / Trophy Final better mechanic though, my dad. He has learnt everything to do with 15th October Featherstone Lions (Home) the car set up and I couldn't do it without him. 22nd October Milford Marlins (Away) I feel so privileged to race at some of the best tracks in the world. I Millom RL Replica shirts Childs light remember racing at Silverstone with a huge grin on my face going down the pit straight thinking to myself… "the F1 cars will be racing here next weight replica shirt. £25; Childs Playing month for the British Grand Prix"… then thinking .. "BRAKE, CORNER" weight Shirt £30; 12/18mth = £24; 2 to 3 = All the history that goes with it at the tracks too is fantastic. I have been £26; 3 to 4 = £28 then XSB SB MB LB XLB privileged to meet a lot of fantastic characters that I will never forget, Adults light weight replica shirt. These and to race wheel to wheel with some of the best racing drivers around. would be £30; Adults Playing Weight shirt I am also lucky enough to hold the lap record for the 2000`s at Donning- £35. Please state the following 1st team or ton Park, and Castle Combe, which I will be trying to keep hold of. A team kit, Number on Back of Shirt (if Last season was such a fantastic season. We were wheel to wheel all Required) Name on Back of Shirt (This will year, with some epic battles. Not knowing who was going to have the go where the Sponsor logo is) Adult / Child upper hand, but still managed some great results with 10 podium / Light weight or Playing weight Size. I will finishes and 3 race wins. I missed out on winning the championship by place the order when I have a good order 1/500th of a second (gutted). But still was honoured and chuffed to to place Money would be much appreciat- have raced against the drivers I had and to have come so close. ed in advance of the order being placed If all goes to plan this season, I would like to try to do a couple of races in Europe. Spa and Zandvoort are 2 tracks I want to race before I hang my gloves up.

Andrew Park Leisure 28 be used for occasions such as weddings Wyldecrest Parks and birthday parties. Asked why the business initially wanted to come to Haverigg, Mr Best Wyldecrest Parks chairman Alfie Best said: "Firstly, it was the location of the said, when finished, the venue will park, which to be fair is second to employ 48 people. There are presently none. 12 employees, all of whom are local, except one. "I don't actually think there is a better location for a park in the country.

"You couldn't ask for a better situated park because it's in a staggered, elevated position, so you get the views. A HOLIDAY park is to take on 36 new staff as part of a £1.2m investment in "The local village has been starved of the site. income, in my opinion, and I actually think the park is a hub of the local area. Wyldecrest Parks has unveiled the plans for Port Haverigg Marina Village "What's helped us is that everyone in Holiday Park. the local economy, once they've seen what we've done, they've really got The Essex-based park operator, which He said reaction to the plans had been behind it. bought the Haverigg site last year, positive, adding: "Of course, there is says it is about to build a new leisure always the odd one or two who are "I genuinely love the park myself. I go complex which will be open to the negative about it, and of course I can't there and I absolutely love the park. general public on a membership basis please all of the people all of the time. "And when the weather is good there On the ground floor, it will include a "What we're looking to do is please 95 now, along the front, you could be jacuzzi, an indoor heated swimming per cent of the people all of the time. If walking along Saint Tropez, because pool, a gym, a café and shop, a Turkish we can do that, we're winning." the cobbled paths are out of this world." steam room and a brand new reception and offices. Since the company took over, it has Mr Best said, when the present project introduced a new play centre, laid more is complete, he would like to expand On the floor above, there will be five than two miles of tarmacked roads, the park, which has around 200 brand new luxury holiday apartments. refurbished the clubhouse, reinforced all homes, if land was available. of the waterway frontage, and put in new And, on the roof terrace, there will be design and landscaping features He is also hoping to bring the World Fly an open glass area featuring a function throughout the park. Fishing Championships there in 2018. room and a lounge bar, which will also

weather turning nasty only 37 elected to fish (so a big well done Fishing report to all the lads that gave it a go and braved the conditions). Hello again and welcome to 2016. I hope you ended 2015 and have started this year with catching some nice fish! The winners were:

2015 ended with much of the same weather we saw all winter - 1st - Andrew Pickering with 13 fish for 333cm, collecting £250 really strong winds coming from the East or the West with lots of 2nd - Gareth Griffiths with 12 fish for 292cm, collecting £150 rain. When conditions were fine there have been some nice 3rd - Ged Stevens with 9 fish for 231cm, collecting £100 bags of codling caught fishing both high and low water marks right along our coast. Zone A - winner John Dixon with 2 fish for 51cm, collecting £40 Zone B - winner Gareth Pugh with 3 fish for 78cm, collecting £40 2016 has started okay, with plenty of small codling and whiting Zone C - winner Wayne Ducksbury with 7 fish for 167cm, being caught with the odd decent fish chucked in. Silecroft high collecting £40 water and Bootle low water have been the favoured venues. Zone D - winner Darren Sharpe with 7 fish for 176cm, collecting £40 The up and coming month tends to see fishing slow down but Longest flat fish - Peter Cockton - 36cm flounder, collecting £40 there will still be plenty of whiting, dabs, small codling and the Longest round fish - shared between Brian Carter and Stephen occasional fish for the plate. You will never know if you don't get Smith - 31cm codling, collecting £20 each. out and have a go. We also held a raffle on the day and raised £215 for Haverigg Silecroft New Year Open results Inshore Rescue. A big thanks goes to all that donated prizes and This competition was held in poor conditions with strong to gale bought tickets. Also a big thanks goes to the Miners Arms for force onshore winds. As lads had travelled from far away and letting us use the pub for the prize giving. with an early start, the competition had to go ahead. Before the start of the day there were 95 anglers pre booked but with the Now let's get out there and catch some fish! Waberthwaite Bootle 29 Bootle News

Keeping the lights on in Bootle "Two years ago , a couple of street lamps in Bootle were threatened with removal because they were attached to ENW electricity poles (there are 10 altogether - not threatened yet) and this combined with Copeland's policy of not replacing poles if found unsafe threatened two more.

At our annual Parish Meeting last April we received support to keep the lights on even if it meant a small increase in the precept. Following negotiations with Copeland Council and ENW, a pot of money was found to be available to defray some of the costs of this work, the rest will come from the reserves of the Parish Council. It is expected that the four lamps will be replaced by the end of March.

A place to rest Based on feedback and inspection of the benches around Bootle, the Parish Council is proposing a replacement programme. The new benches will be installed by local contractors and volunteers to make sure this amenity is not lost for both our community and Bootle WI visitors. The new Benches will be a "Made in Bootle" bench design, Three ladies from Millom Flower Club came to the the existing benches are being removed, in a phased programme November meeting and many members and guests and new bases are being created before the installation of the new admired their beautiful flower arrangements. Their benches. More information available from Cllr Barry Dunn 01229 theme was ‘with a song in my heart’. Sue Breakwell 718273 or any of the other Parish Councillors. gave us an interesting commentary and played some of the lovely old songs by Marie Lloyd and The Pub @ Millstones Florrie Ford. Mary Cunningham and June Paterson, Our first opening of 2016 took place on 1st and 2nd January, and in period dress, produced some very colourful dis- once again was very well supported. plays which were included in our raffle. Gill Gaudion thanked Sue, Mary and June on our behalf and we Our real ales came from the Foxfield Brewery (Sands and Malt all enjoyed delicious refreshments. The competition Dancer), both of which sold out quickly. In fact, so many people for ‘A Christmas Bauble’ was won by Monida Poul- supported us that by the end of the weekend, we had hardly any ton, Heal Phillips and Winifred Craghill. Four mem- beer left at all! bers accepted the invitation from Gosforth W.I. to A charity quiz was held on the Friday night, which raised £180, to be th their 95 Birthday Party and had a most enjoyable split evenly between the Air Ambulance and Bootle and District First afternoon with a delicious tea and musical enter- Responders. Many thanks to Ron Godfrey for acting as quizmaster, tainment. as well as to all those who took part.

On 1st December we entertained 90 guests to our Our next event will be on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th February, annual Older People’s Party at Bootle Village Hall. when we will be offering real ales from Beckstones Brewery. Live A very tasty supper was served by Gemma, Jenna music will be provided on Friday night courtesy of The Remnants and their staff from ‘The Byre Tearooms’ After sup- and there is a quiz planned for the Saturday. The Byre will once per Robin Williams played for us to sing a selection again be providing meals. of Christmas carols. Our members then entertained us with a short musical playlet based on ‘a toy box’. The March opening will be 4th and 5th. We have yet to decide what As usual the costumes were splendid and our audi- ales will be on sale: if anyone has any favourites they'd like to see, ence joined in with the singing. On behalf of the please let us know and we'll do our best to get them. guests Mr Maurice Steele thanked Bootle W.I. For another successful party. Delicious supper and ex- cellent entertainment. Capt Shaw, Bootle All the staff and children would like to say a huge thank you to all the Our New Year lunch was held at The Victoria Inn at people who came and participated in our village nativity. Drigg and 20 members enjoyed a seasonal meal. We are looking forward to our visit to the Theatre by Our restaurant 'The Captain's Table' is open to the community the Lake to see ‘The Snow Queen’. Our next meet- every Friday lunch time at 12.00pm. We offer a two course lunch ing will be held on Tuesday 9th February at 7.15pm for £3.00 which is prepared by our junior class. Not only is it in Captain Shaws’ School, Bootle when Mrs Renee fantastic food it is also a great opportunity to come and socialise with Palmer of Millom Salvation Army will be our speak- other members of the community and the children. If you would like er. Visitors will be very welcome so do come and to book at table please call 718279. join us. Mrs G.M. George, Bootle. Silecroft Jessie's Drama/ Choir Group 30 Jessie's Drama/ Choir Group will restart on Monday, February 22nd from 4.45pm to 6pm,in Silecroft Village Hall. All children over 5years can come for a fun time and to take part in regular public performances. All are very welcome.

SILECROFT W.I. Friendship and edu- cation for local women of Silecroft, Kirk- santon, Haverigg and Millom since 1931

The new programme for 2016 has just been published. The W.I. meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month in Silecroft Village Hall. New members and visitors most welcome. The first six months meetings are as follows. January 27th 86th Birthday Part of Silecroft W.I. 24th February a talk on felting by Lynda Parris, 27th March a social evening and talk by Molly Parkin, Federation adviser, 27th April, a talk on Aromatherapy in cancer care by Lynda Coleman, 27th May a demonstration of cooking with herbs by Helen Shipton Smith. Millom

Millom Pensioners Association I loved working with the community group putting the hampers together in the hall, had tears of gratitude and massive thank you messages off the people I delivered to. We had our Christ- mas party on Friday 8th January, a huge thank you to Monica for stepping in at short notice to provide the entertainment with the disco, brilliant choice of music and a lot of singing and dancing, a really enjoyable evening. We are still fund raising and hoping to organise a table top at the end of February and we have our spring fair in March. The application for the lottery Bruno Mars Tribute is ongoing. One part of the application was to replace the Live at Millom RL. Saturday 12th March outdated boiler with a more energy efficient system, but due to Ticket £7 in advance - £10 on the Door continuing problems with the boiler this has become an ur- gent priority. Thanks to local businesses, donations and our Tickets available from: fund raising we have almost reached target and will have the That Paint Shop boiler replaced as soon as possible. We don't want our Millom RL regular users and hirers to be cold and uncomfortable in the Paul Roskell - 7 Ruskin Close middle of winter. The Hill 31 So 2016 is well and truly underway! two as is traditional on Valentines week- We have lots planned for the Village end! We will be setting up the trestle Wednesday March 16th: Carpet Hall in the run up to spring so please tables, lighting the wood burner and Bowls. Doors open 7pm, bring your note some dates and watch the notice cooking three courses. There will be own drinks, nominal £1 charge to- board. And please contact any of us if gluten free and vegetarian options if you wards heating and lighting. We look you'd like to suggest an event. let us know when you book. It will be forward to seeing you: please join in £8/head, places on a first come first even if you've never played before. Very many thanks to everyone who served basis by calling Lesley on supported the Pie and Peas talk with 772429 or Joan on 771770. Sadly we were not able to book a Peter Frost-Pennington, and the fes- musical evening through Arts Out tive Open House at the start of De- Wednesday February 17th: Carpet West for February/March. But dates cember. And congratulations to those Bowls. Please come and join us as we for your diary in the spring include a lucky souls who won one of the many try to raise the standard of the game. In soup lunch on April 5th and the Annual prizes in the extended 100 Club draw. the meantime we are too busy laughing. General Meeting on Monday May 9th. If you would like to join the Club to Doors open at 7pm, absolutely no prior Please come along and support the support the running costs of the Vil- experience required. Bring your own Hall at this meeting: we really value lage Hall then please contact Gloria refreshments. Nominal charge of £1 to your opinion and support. Parson on 772515. contribute to heating and lighting. Saturday May 28th is the date for our Tuesday February 2nd: Soup Tuesday March 1st: Soup Lunch. A annual Plant Sale. We hope that you lunch. Doors open at noon for soup variety of soups on offer: something for are all helping out by nurturing a few and crusty bread, plus optional cakes. every taste. Doors open 12:00 for a bowl plants to contribute to our stalls. Now The proceeds are split 50/50 for Hos- of soup, crusty bread, a hot drink and is the time to start sowing! pice at Home and the Village Hall so perhaps a cake. Proceeds split between please come to support us and enjoy the Village Hall and Hospice at Home. To book the Hall for a private party or a chat with friends by the fire. meeting please telephone Paul Wes- Saturday March 5th: Open House. ton (778032). Saturday February 6th: Open Join us for a gentle chat and nibbles House. Please join us for the usual round the wood burner. Bring your own The 100 Club winners for January Saturday night gathering round the drinks, catch up with friends and join in 2016 are: wood burner to catch up with the the 100 Club cash prize draw. Doors neighbours. Simple nibbles are provid- open 5:30pm. Kathleen Barnard #64 £50 ed; you bring your own drinks. We also Mark Butcher #14 £20 draw the 100 Club prizes for the Friday March 11th: Pie and Peas. We Alan Parsons #70 £20 month. Starts 5:30 pm so hope to see are looking forward to a talk by Steve Helen Guyatt #39 £20 you there. Cove on mining at Hodbarrow and Mil- Stan Towndrow #62 £10 lom. Doors open 7:30pm and the £3 Jean Usher #96 £10 Saturday February 13th: Italian includes pie and peas. You bring your Mur Cove #115 £10 Supper. Following the success of last own refreshments. Please telephone year's Hot Pot supper, this time the either Lesley on 772429 or Joan on https://www.facebook.com/pages/The theme is Italian. Please come and join 771770 to reserve a seat and opt for a -Hill-Village-Hall/773334122782920 in the antidote to a romantic meal for vegetarian pie if you wish.

Millom F.L.A.G. Fairtrade, Local And Global invite you to a 'BIG BREAKFAST' A Biker's, Walker's, Cyclist, Driver's breakfast! To join the National Fairtrade 'BIG BREAKFAST' Challenge Thwaites AT THWAITES VILLAGE HALL, THE GREEN. 9am -12noon. Sat. 12th March. The best Local and Fairtrade produce will be used. We look forward to seeing you!

Youth Club Thwaites Village Hall The evening sessions will return on the first Friday in each The Green month. Activities start at 18-00. Table Tennis Thwaites Village Hall has re-opened after re-furbishment Wednesday games are ongoing with occasional coaching. A to the floor. further opportunity occurs on Thursdays. We start at 18-00 On Wednesdays we re-start Soup and pudding (12-00 and play until 19-30. to 13-30) followed by Craft group. (14-00 to 16-00) Zumba Gold We will be starting on February 3rd and continuing There is no Zumba Gold this month. fortnightly. BeActive Aerobics on Tuesdays Bowling This is new and worth a try. 15-45 until 18-30. Cost is £1-75 Indoor Bowls will be on Mondays in February and March per session. starting at 14-00 until 16-00. Broughton 32 On a more serious note we are concerned by the trouble and First things first, a unrest in Burundi. Our sister project, Bethseda, was estab- Happy New Year lished several years ago to the same model as Kepplewray to all from all of us and today it provides the community with outdoor activities at Kepplewray. We and challenges with a Christian ethic. Our thoughts and sincerely hope prayers go out to everyone as we hope the political unrest 2016 is a great will soon cease and the awful loss of life comes to an end. year for the local community. Burundi is claimed to be the 2nd poorest country in the world Things already look pretty bright for us in 2016 with bookings and is currently trying to hang on to a democratic approach looking very promising. April, apart from 3 days, is already to government. full. Let's also hope the weather improves for our guests. I'm sure the recent storms; Desmond, Eva and Frank must have If you feel able to support the Bethse- been easily the worst in living memory. Kepplewray was da Project and our friends in Burundi relatively undamaged with one uprooted tree which, fortu- then we would welcome any contribu- nately, fell in the right direction and missed the nearby school tions and we will ensure any money and nursery. Andy Jackson and his chain saw soon made reaches the project safely. light work of it. Nearer home we are taking advan- tage of the lull at this time of year to At this time of year with many of us having over-indulged in catch up on decorating and other the food and drink department over the festive period many maintenance work. Do pop in and people start to think about weight loss and getting fitter. help if you have the time, it's just the There can be no better way of achieving your goal than a run thing to blow away the cobwebs and along the seafront. The seafront we have in mind is the last lethargy at this time of year. Steve would certainly appreciate mile of the Great North Run. Kepplewray can guarantee you the help as he is rushed off his feet at the moment, or so he a place as part of our team in return for some sponsorship says. from your family and friends. Get in touch if you feel like a jog We are on Twitter (@Kepplewray) and Facebook. down the road in the North East. This year's race is on www.kepplewray.org.uk Sunday September 11th and we would be so grateful for your 01229 716936 support this year and you would be fit as a fiddle afterwards, [email protected] just ask Jenny. Registered Charity No 1015762

Bereavement Support Group

The newly formed Millom and district Bereavement Support Group will meet on Wednesday 17th February at Bridge Cafe Millom, at 6.30pm.

This is an opportunity for ordinary people who are all suffering bereavement experiences to meet together and share if they want ...an opportunity to have their feelings understood and a place to go for support.