ISSUE 83 DECEMBER 2015

THE OVER KELLET VIEW

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Price £1.00 (but free of charge to every household in Over Kellet) For the next (February) issue, the closing date for news, articles and advertisements is 15 January 2016. All contributions should be sent to the email address: [email protected] Editorial Board: Liz Brewster, Angela Huck and Chris Pogson Advertising: Jane Meaden BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Chairs ex-officio of the Parish Council and Parochial Church Council We are grateful to the above organisations for their financial support

PLEASE NOTE CHANGES We are happy to accept contributions in any electronic form. Please use Microsoft Word (Arial 14pt, margins 1.5cm, paper size A4). Advertisements should be in a form compatible with PC software. Photos (strictly less than 1MB) and other illustrative material should be sent as separate files—no embedded objects, please. The views expressed in this magazine are those of the contributors and not necessarily those of the Editorial Team or Board of Management. Every care has been taken in trying to provide accurate information, particularly in the Diary, the Directory, on Local Services and with bus times. We apologise if any errors creep in; please let us know if you do find any so that they can be amended for next time.

The Over Kellet View is published every month (except January and August) and distributed to all residents within the parish of Over Kellet. It is also to be seen on the village website (www.overkellet.org) in a colour version. We are grateful to the webmaster, Gordon Galloway, for his expert help. ©2015 Over Kellet View Meadowbank House, Craggs Hill [email protected]

Front Cover: Christmas painting by Isla Knowles, aged 10

Printed by Bay Typesetters, Morecambe Tel: 01524 850056, 07710 405864 [email protected] THE DECEMBER VIEW There is a lot going on the village on the run up to Christmas and it is lovely to be reminded that we live in such a busy, productive and picturesque environment. We enjoy keeping everyone informed, through the Over Kellet View, of the various activities and we would like to keep it that way. We do need your help, however, so do please read our brief article on page 9. Angela is leaving us this month—Jane, Chris and I and, I am sure, our readers thank her for all her hard work, patience and humour. We will miss her enormously. It remains for us to thank our many contributors, distributors and advertisers, on whose efforts we are so dependent. To you, all our readers in Over Kellet and more widely, we wish a very happy and peaceful Christmas and a prosperous New Year with all resolutions kept. Liz Brewster

3 LETTER FROM THE VICARAGE St Cuthbert’s Church Over Kellet December 2015

On behalf of the Wardens, Church Council and congregation, Sue joins me in sending Christian Greetings this Christmas and for 2016.

Dear Friends, DOESN’T GOD CARE ABOUT THE REFUGEES? We turn on our TV, read our newspaper and are daily confronted with refugees— poor, homeless, no clothes or shelter, and we wonder, doesn’t God care? The answer is YES He does, because He has been a refugee. Please allow me to explain further what I mean. Our Lord Jesus Christ, God in human flesh, was born in the humblest of shelters, a dark damp stable carved out of rock. He had no fancy cradle, only an animal trough to lie in. No doubt His first visitors may well have been the animals in the stable, a donkey and a few sheep. Joseph, no doubt, helped care for the baby with the limited equipment he had. The first visitors were shepherds from a nearby hillside who had seen angels, left their sheep and come to see the baby, The Saviour of the World. With His parents the family needed to escape to Egypt as refugees to avoid Him being killed. So you see, God does understand the refugee situation because He has been one. The question isn’t why doesn’t God do something, as He has by giving us what we need to share—but do we? One day He is coming back to this earth to take all who trust in Him as their Lord and Saviour, to be with Him in heaven forever. My prayer for you this Christmas is that God will speak to your heart and reveal His love for you, remove all the questions, anger and intellectual arguments and fill you with His love, give you His forgiveness and also ways to relieve suffering by sharing His love in practical ways. Your friends, The Rev Ken and Sue HOME COMMUNION If you know of any parishioner, housebound at home or in hospital, who would like Communion, please notify the Rev Ken. PASTORAL CARE The Vicar is available over the Christmas and New Year Holiday for any parishioner or visitor to the Parish who is ill or in need. Tel: 734189; Pager: 07663 794459 (24/7)

4 AROUND THE CLUBS—KELLETS TWINNING ASSOCIATION Around the Clubs is a regular editorial feature about clubs and societies in Over Kellet and Capernwray. This month, Christine Holdsworth introduces Kellets Twinning Association: Date founded: May 2002 when the Twinning Agreement was signed. Contact name for further information: Christine Holdsworth. Tel: 01524 736179. Email: [email protected] When and where do you usually meet? The committee meets at the Limeburner’s Arms, Nether Kellet, on an ad hoc basis; three or four social/fund-raising events are held during the year. Number of members: There is no official membership; anyone can join in, but we have ten committed people who organise fund-raising events and the annual visits. How much does it cost to join? There is no fee at present and the Association is open to all. What is the main purpose of the group? To encourage as many as possible (especially families and young people) to participate in the twinning experience and to form lasting international friendships. What is the reason most people join? To form international friendships and to discover how life in a rural village in France compares with our own. There is also the hope of acquiring/improving French language skills and, of course, the opportunity to enjoy relatively cheap holidays in France. What is the highlight of the Club’s year: The visits to Bussières and the Kellets alternately. Our annual quiz night with hot pot supper and wine tasting events are also popular. Your club, in three words: Fun, friendship, France And finally...We need more people to join in, attend events and participate in the visits—so if anyone is interested at all, please do get in touch! Photo Caption: Members of the Kellets Twinning Association plus French counterparts, standing in front of Tour Matagrin at Violay, Rhône-Alpes. The photograph was taken during the group’s last visit to France in August 2014. If you would like your club/organisation to be featured here, please email [email protected]

5 OVER KELLET NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Neighbourhood Watch no longer hosts coffee mornings in the village but still has some safety items for sale, at very reasonable prices. Cycles are expensive these days and cycle theft is unfortunately still quite common, even in rural areas. We have some strong bike chains with combination locks which are easy to use and sufficient to deter most thieves. Going away for a few days and worried about intruders? With a time switch you can arrange to have lights come on and go off in your house at any time you choose. Leave a light on in your house every evening, thanks to a time switch which automatically turns the light on and off as you choose. Window alarms, which are free, are particularly effective on kitchen and bathroom windows of terraced cottages and on patio doors. They work by sensing vibration on the glass if a would-be intruder tries to force the window. When activated the siren emits a 120 decibel noise (pretty loud!). The alarms are quite small and easily fitted; they come with instructions, adhesive stickers and batteries. Many have already gone, so hurry if you want one. If you would like any of the above, please contact me on 732892. There was an error in last month’s article in which I wrote that our parish boundary extended to the Borwick Road junction on the B6254. It does not. Our boundary runs from just beyond the Redwell Inn across to near the eastern corner of Lord’s Lot Wood. My apologies to any Gressingham residents for this inadvertent land-grab. Chris Pogson

6 WILSON’S ENDOWED SCHOOL NEWS Cookery Club School cook, Taryn Smith, with help from teaching assistant, Jackie Winrow has relaunched the school cookery club. This after school activity is designed to develop children’s cooking skills. Healthy eating and correct use of implements support the children in making tasty recipes from the Children’s Food Trust Let’s Get Cooking website. Colourful fruit kebabs were both made and eaten with enthusiasm on the first evening of this new club. The Food Trust has teamed up with Tesco supermarkets to help schools with the cost of ingredients. The club is well attended and the children will complete their cookery course with a meal they have made for their parents. Remembrance 2015 The school marked the occasion with an act of worship in school using video clips from the British Legion and a talk by Barry Hadden of the Salvation Army. A two minute silence was held during the worship and at 11am on 11 November. George Eccles, pupil and chairman of the School Council read a prayer at the main service held in St Cuthbert’s Church on Remembrance Sunday. A group of pupils sang a song about peace written by Neville Norcross. It was particularly touching that Mr Norcross joined the service to hear the children sing. It is the first time he has heard his song performed by children. George was most proud to lead the Remembrance procession from the church to the village green, holding a giant wooden poppy. The school banner and Union flag were paraded by other pupils. School Makeover Former pupil and now parent, David McLachlan, has been on a mission to smarten up the exterior of the school. Forty years of weather, tired render and building work have left the school looking rather shabby. David and his partner, Kara, galvanised a parent team (and some willing children) to give the school walls a makeover. It was a huge undertaking from masking off all windows to painting large areas of render right down to the blackening base areas. The makeover was completed over half term with a final sweep up and new planters for the front of the school. A fantastic team effort. Jo Williams, Headteacher

7 MEET THE PARISH COUNCIL Stephen Atkins has lived at The Stables on Capernwray Road since 2002. He joined the Parish Council in 2010. What do you do for a living? I manage and regulate fisheries of the coastal waters of North West England. I am Chief Executive of the North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority based in Carnforth. What first prompted you to join the PC? A desire to get to know some neighbours in the village and to find out what the Parish Council did. What is your role on the Council? I relay the concerns of residents, comment on planning and development applications and promote village interests. I am also the Parish Council link with the Allotments Association. What do you think are the main issues affecting the village? There are various development proposals, particularly wind turbines and new houses which could significantly alter the character of the village. My thinking is that we want some sympathetic, gradual development of suitable houses. We could do with a few more residents to enhance community events and organisations; after all we have two vacancies on the Parish Council. If we could find a piece of land, I wonder if there would be demand for community sports facilities. What do you do in your spare time? My wife Kathryn and I have four children: two students, two married and four grandsons. We enjoy visiting them and having them here. I enjoy gardening at home and at one of the allotments behind Church Bank. I like DIY, woodwork, ecology and bible study. What would you say to anyone thinking of putting themselves forward for the PC? It’s worth doing as a chance to shape the future of the village and to have a say in the way the facilities are managed. Stephen can be contacted on 720605 or by email to [email protected].

8 WEATHER DATA FOR OCTOBER 2015 In last month’s article I wrote that in September we enjoyed many warm and sunny days with above average sun hours and lower than average rainfall. My records show that, in some ways, October continued this trend with only one no-sun day, and 13 rain days. The weather data for both months has prompted me to look at how Over Kellet compares with the average for the north west of England and from the table below it can be seen we compare very well with the rest of the region. Sept 2015 Oct 2015 Rainfall mm in mm in Monthly total 40.1 1.57 45.7 1.78 OK 10 Year Average 115.6 4.55 108.5 4.27 N.W. National Average 92.6 3.60 119.3 4.69 No Rain Days 21 18 Sun Hours Monthly total 198.4 80.0 OK 10 Year Average 122.1 91.9 N.W. National Average 92.6 80.6 No sun days 0 1 The warmest day was the 6th when the temperature climbed to 21.5°C (70.7°F) and the coldest night was that of the 14th when the temperature fell to 1.5°C (34.7°F). The wettest 24 hours was over the 6th and 7th with 10.8mm of rain—the first serious rain for 13 days. I also wrote that there was an extended period of stability in the atmosphere during September and October continued this trend. Between the 11th and the 20th the barometric pressure trace followed the 1030mbar line only deviating by ±1mbar. Looking back in my weather diary I noted that the only serious windy conditions occurred on the morning of the 22nd when the barometric pressure fell to 1017mbar and the wind gusted to 47mph (Force 9 on the Beaufort Scale). Cloud Watcher

THE OVER KELLET VIEW We have had no responses to our pleas to our 900 residents for help with this magazine despite pleas over past months. We still feel that the OKV is an established part of village life and it would be a great pity if it were to disappear. We will endeavour to continue as before but there will necessarily be some changes. If you feel that you can help in any way (e.g. interviewing, writing, proof-reading, IT skills) and would like to join in, don’t delay in contacting us. We can make good use of any time you can offer, however limited that may be (even just a few hours each month). Don't underestimate your skills—we really need you! Thank you Liz Brewster (733877) & Chris Pogson (732892)

9 TWO NOVELS WITH A LOCAL FLAVOUR Until 1997, Richard Mason ran the family farm in Arkholme before turning to work in sales, social care and finally landscaping and garden maintenance. It was whilst he was studying for an MA in creative writing at Lancaster University that he wrote the first draft of a novel set in a farming community in the Lune Valley. Beginning and ending in 1992, the story took the reader back to the time of the Second World War and the German bombing of Barrow in Furness. Branthwaite’s Lot, as his novel was titled, was an instant success, being by far the best-selling book in the Carnforth Bookshop just before Christmas 2012. The readership has expanded rapidly ever since. Richard writes about farming and farm workers with an authority justified by his background; and about our region—Carnforth, Lancaster, and the surrounding villages—with an engaging familiarity. Local readers have been amongst the most ardent in their praise of Branthwaite’s Lot, many of them enjoying trying to identify the places to which Richard refers in his novel. Now, three years after Branthwaite’s Lot was published, Richard has written the long-awaited sequel—A Wise Child, which takes the story on to its next stage from where it ended in 1992. Those features which so endeared Branthwaite’s Lot to its readers are there again—the close, detailed, and often shockingly realistic descriptions of day-to-day farming life, and the deep understanding of his characters and their interrelationships. A Wise Child is a story of family secrets, repressed memories and one woman’s quest to begin again after a life of misfortune and betrayal, and throughout there are echoes from the past—from what happened over fifty years ago on the land known as Branthwaite’s Lot. A Wise Child will be available in early December (just in time for Christmas!) and both it and Branthwaite’s Lot can be obtained through the usual on-line sources such as Amazon (at £9.99 each plus postage). However, copies will also be available in the Over Kellet Village Store & Post Office and in Mrs Kellett’s Antiques Shop at special Over Kellet discount prices of £8 each (and no postage to pay, either!). Other bookshops will either stock copies of the books or should be able to order them. It is unusual for Marius Press to publish novels, but it has been both a pleasure and a privilege to give Richard an opportunity for his exceptional writing talent to make its mark, and we hope that his two novels will receive the wider acclaim that we, together with his many readers, feel that they truly deserve. Neil and Susan Johnson

CHRISTMAS COVER PAINTINGS We are very grateful to all the children who sent us paintings—18 in all—which we very much enjoyed, as will all our readers who log onto the website. This really shows how colourful all the paintings are. If you have never looked at the website, try it now! Just type www.overkellet.org into your browser and follow the links. Angela, Liz, Jane & Chris

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11 THE DIARY Regular Weekly Events SUNDAYS 0845 Every Week Holy Communion 1030 Dec 6; Jan 3, 31; Feb 7 Morning Worship & Fish Club (1015 at school) 1830 Dec 10 Christingle Service 1030 Dec 13; Jan 10; Feb 14 All Age Worship 1030 Dec 20; Jan 17; Feb 21 Morning Worship with Communion 1830 Dec 20 Candlelit Carol Service 2330 Dec 24 Christmas Eve Communion 1030 Dec 25 Christmas Day Service 1030 Dec 27; Jan 24; Feb 28 Morning Worship, Methodist preacher MONDAYS 0900 Weekly (not Dec 21, 28; Feb 15) Playgroup 2–4 Years 1330 Weekly (not Dec 14, 28) Indoor Bowls 1700 Weekly Keep Active 1930 Weekly Scottish Dancing TUESDAYS 0900 Weekly (not Dec 22, 29; Feb 16) Playgroup 2–4 Years 0900 Weekly (Schooldays only) Playgroup-Toddlers (School) 1400 Weekly (not Dec 15, 22, 29) Short Tennis WEDNESDAYS 0900 Weekly (not Dec 23, 30; Feb 17) Playgroup 2–4 Years 1400 Dec 9; Jan 13, 27; Feb 10, 24) Galloways Society 1930 Weekly (not Dec 16, 23, 30) Church Bible Study 2000 Weekly Badminton THURSDAYS 0900 Weekly (not Dec 24, 31; Feb 18) Playgroup 2–4 Years 1930 Dec 10; Jan 14; Feb 11 WI FRIDAYS 0900 Weekly (not Dec 25; Jan 1; Feb 19) Playgroup 2–4 Years

REFUSE COLLECTION IN DECEMBER, JANUARY AND FEBRUARY Grey bin: Dec 14, 28; Jan 11, 25; Feb 8, 22 Green bin/ recycling: Dec 7, 19; Jan 4, 18; Feb 1, 15, 29

12 THE DIARY Monthly Calendar

DECEMBER Wednesday 2 1830 Carnforth Christmas Lights Celebration (Market Square) Friday 4 1800–2100 Church Christmas Fair Saturday 5 1000 OK Christmas Tree erection—volunteers welcome (Village Green) Saturday 5 1600 Over Kellet Christmas Tree Lights Switch-On (Village Green) Sunday 6 1330 Village Walk—Storth Tuesday 8 1915 Parish Council Meeting (School) Thursday 10 1930 WI Meeting—Talk by Colin Shelbourne ‘Getting into Trouble with the Westmorland Gazette’ Wednesday 16 0900 Walking Group—Settle Sunday 20 1830 Candle-lit Carol Service (St Cuthbert’s) JANUARY Sunday 3 1330 Village Walk Tuesday 12 1915 Parish Council Meeting (School) Thursday 14 1930 WI Meeting—Talk by Carol Allen Glaister ‘Early Medieval Castles in the Lune Valley & the United Kingdom’ Wednesday 20 0900 Walking Group All events take place in the Village Hall unless otherwise stated

13 PARISH COUNCIL—NOVEMBER PLANNING Applications—The application to build four dwellings on the site of the chicken farm at Kirkby Lonsdale Road had been superseded by an application to build three dwellings and a paddock instead. There were no objections to this application. Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment 2015 (SHLAA) —Lancaster City Council had published its latest SHLAA which will form part of the evidence supporting the forthcoming Local Plan. Twelve potential sites for housing development had been identified and assessed in Over Kellet; all, except one, were considered to be “undeliverable” within the next five years. The most frequently mentioned reason for being undeliverable was the village’s Mineral Safeguarding Area status. City Cllr Roger Mace warned that the SHLAA would not prevent development if house-builders/landowners made suitable planning applications. The SHLAA can be read in full at: http://www.lancaster.gov.uk/planning/local- plan/evidence--monitoring-and-information/housing/strategic-housing-land- availability-assessment-shlaa-/ Local Plan Consultation—The Parish Council’s response to the Local Plan Consultation was discussed in detail. There was particular mistrust in the City Council’s housing and population estimates which Cllr Mace described as “questionable”. It was agreed that the Parish Council could not reasonably object to everything; therefore there was limited support of those development sites where proposed development could be contained either by road or railway and the Plan’s more urban proposals. There was no support for the “incredible” proposals for Dolphinholme and concern that the proposed development south of Carnforth would swallow Nether Kellet. It was agreed that Cllr Nick Ward would write a draft response on which the rest of the Council could comment. FOOTPATHS The issue of the cemetery footpath was re-visited. It was agreed that advice on public rights of way would be sought from Cumbria County Council’s Footpaths Officer. Cllr Agnew had reported to Highways the badly damaged footpath to Carnforth and requested an urgent repair. CHRISTMAS TREE Aggregate Industries had again paid for the village Christmas tree which was to be delivered on 5 December. Cllr Ward was in negotiation for a special appearance from Father Christmas’ reindeer at the switch-on of the Christmas lights. The full minutes of the Parish Council meeting are available at www.overkellet.org and on display on village notice boards. Next month's Parish Council meeting will take place on Tuesday 8 December at 7.15pm at Wilson's Endowed C of E School. All Parish Council meetings are open to the public. Angela Huck

14 THE 200 CLUB The result of the draw for October was: 1st (£25) Mrs A Sambrook (185) 2nd (£15) Mrs S Harris (37) 3rd (£10) Mr R Talbot (134) Congratulations as always to all our winners. For any new residents who may be interested but not know what this is about— members subscribe £6 each year for a number of their choice (out of a total of 200 altogether) and there are three prizes each month of £25, £15 and £10 allocated by a random number draw. So if you win only a third prize, it still covers the cost of nearly two years’ worth of subscription! Subscriptions are collected at the turn of the year but can be taken out at any time with appropriate reduction in cost. Why not think about having a go in 2016? If so, please contact us (Chris on 732892, [email protected]; me on 733877, [email protected]) or one of our collectors (names below). As we approach the end of 2015, we thank most warmly all our collectors for their contributions to making the 200 Club function so well: Sheila Cooper, Ray Garlick, Sheila Harris, Anne Lawson, Chris Matthews, Phil Morgan and Bill Temple. And to these we add Marilyn Whinfield who is joining us for 2016. Liz Brewster

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WEDNESDAY 2nd DECEMBER 2015 6.30pm MARKET SQUARE -Father Christmas on his sleigh -Visit Santa’s Grotto -Bongo Balloons -Isobel Taylor School of Dance -BATALA DRUM BAND -Fairground ride, Craft Stalls -KIDS Colouring Competition

(Win Family PANTO TICKETS at Lancaster Grand Theatre) EVERYBODY WELCOME JOIN IN THE FUN! CARNFORTH CHAMBER OF TRADE EVENT

Event also sponsored by: Carnforth Town Council and Lancaster City Council

16 NATURE NOTES Small children can ask the simplest of questions that leave experts at a loss for an answer: “Mummy, why is the sky blue?” “Daddy, how do insects grow bigger?” Another such is “Why don’t plants freeze in winter?” As with many like this, the full answers have been only recently discovered. Animals have many ways of avoiding extreme cold, especially by having the advantage of being able to move to warmer places. Plants cannot do this. So what do they do? Many in our latitude drop their leaves and retreat inside themselves—a sort of hibernation. Evergreen conifers are well-adapted by having very narrow leaves and thick layers of wax which act as insulators. But is this enough? Possibly not in severe winters. So, do plants have other ways to protect themselves? The answer is ‘Yes’. Both herbaceous and woody plants have two further mechanisms to avoid damage by ice crystals. The first involves stopping ice formation. They do this through having genes for proteins whose structures allow them to act as antifreeze agents inside each cell, just as the additives in your windscreen wash in your car prevent freezing. Provided that temperatures do not fall too low, the plants can survive through normal winter cold. The second also involves genes that are switched on by exposure to cold and give rise to proteins called dehydrins. Dehydrins make the plant transfer water from the main compartment of each cell into special spaces, still within the cell, where ice crystals can form without damaging the plant. As the other cellular constituents (sugars, proteins, etc.) become more concentrated they lower the freezing point and so keep everything fluid. This mechanism is very effective and is particularly important in places such as Siberia, Canada and Lapland where the temperature can fall below −40°C. Of course, this only applies to perennials. Being an annual allows a plant to opt out from winter altogether but it does mean a smaller size or a fragile hollow stem (as in the Himalayan Balsam by our riversides). Chris Pogson

17 OVER KELLET’S SUPPORT FOR THE FOODBANK The foodbank is very grateful for the generous support they continue to receive via the Over Kellet collection boxes in the church, the village shop and the school. They were particularly touched by the very generous food donation and proceeds raised at the coffee morning in the Village Hall on the 19th September, and the food donated from the harvest collection at St Cuthbert’s church (over 80kg). Since the beginning of this year the village has donated more than half a ton of food (over 600kg!). We all share the potential to be plunged into critical circumstances as a result of life events, such as illness, injury, bereavement or loss of employment affecting oneself, a family member or relatives. The security of an income can be eroded very quickly, and some people are more vulnerable than others. Since its establishment in 2012, as part of the Trussell Trust foodbank-network that works in partnership with communities and churches throughout the UK, the Morecambe Bay Foodbank has grown from strength to strength at its base in the GYM Methodist Church on Green Street in Poulton. The dedicated team of volunteers (they are always desperate for more helpers) check that the donated food is in-date and make up parcels appropriate to the particular circumstances of those needing help—whether single people, families with children or elderly living alone, often sick or disabled. Some people need food that does not require heating because they have no facilities to cook or have only a kettle to heat water. Front-line professionals identify people in need, and issue them with a voucher that can be exchanged at the foodbank for a three-day supply of emergency food. Volunteers welcome them with a hot drink and a chat, and can put them in touch with other agencies that are able to help solve longer term problems. Susan Johnson and Jenny Armer

COVER PICTURES We are always looking for photographs to feature on our front cover. Photographs of local scenes, flora or wildlife are especially welcome and all will be credited in the magazine. Colour is preferred but all photos should be adaptable for conversion to black & white for printing in the hard copy. Please send your pictures to [email protected]

18 BRIEF ENCOUNTER As I was walking Ruby But I liked your face, and I liked your On Thursday afternoon smile She met your dog and chased him And I liked your boyish charm Towards the river Lune And the empty sausage roll bag You caught up to me on the path Screwed up in your open palm And we began to chat You made me smile “Did I live in Hornby?” And brightened my day Then we talked of this and that Then you said goodbye But by fate or chance, I do not know And went on your way Over Kellet is where we both live So if by chance you're reading this But I did not think to ask your name And remember meeting me And mine, I did not give I wanted you to know for sure I do not know if you're single I like you and I'm free Or if we'll meet again Walking in the sunshine Or in the cloud and rain Anon

VILLAGE WEBSITE Past and current issues of the Over Kellet View, including photographs in full colour, are available to download on the Village website at www.overkellet.org.

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FREE TO A GOOD HOME An old-type windsurfing board, mast and sail (35+ years old). Phone 733947 25 yards of garden hose without fitments; large bag of charcoal briquettes. Alan Mosey, 32, Greenways; phone 733409

20 OK VIEW—5 YEARS AGO Aside from its festive front cover, the December 2010 / January 2011 edition of the OK View was focussed on village developments rather than seasonal celebrations. The conversion of The Old Vicarage into residential accommodation by the Witherslack group was covered extensively. Also given prominence were proposals to develop three ‘industrial scale’ wind farms through the Lune Valley; a Public Inquiry was due to be held over one site. Less controversially, members of the WI were fascinated by bees during a talk by Dr Richard Sewell. Dr Sewell gave an insight into the life of bees including bee dances, swarming and the medicinal properties of honey. Children from Wilson’s Endowed School had an enjoyable afternoon learning about old toys during a video conference with Tullie House Museum in Carlisle. A row of birch trees was planted in the garden of the Village Hall to provide a shaded area for children from the playgroup when playing outside. The Walking Group had completed a 7 mile walk from Over Kellet to Clawthorpe Hall. In his regular local history feature, Bob Escolme wrote about our local section of Lancaster Canal, explaining it was known as the ‘Black & White’ because of its importance as a route to transport white limestone and black coal.

21 WHAT’S ON What’s coming up in December and January? MUSIC: You can enjoy a whistle-stop tour of the origins of our midwinter festivities in Blast from the Past’s A Brief History of Christmas which begins in the Middle Ages and ends in the 20th century. It is at the Heron on Sunday 6th December at 2.30pm and features long-forgotten songs and tales as well as some familiar carols. You can choose and book your seats on line at www.theherontheatre.com THEATRE: From now till Saturday 2nd January you must find time to get to the Dukes to see Beauty and the Beast. This classic fairy tale has been updated yet is still full of all the ingredients of a great Christmas show—adventure, laughter, illusions, songs and wonderful characters and drama. All the details can be found on their website www.dukes-lancaster.org or at the Box Office 598500. Meanwhile, Jack and the Beanstalk can be found at The Grand from Friday 4th to Saturday 29th December with all the traditional pantomime ingredients in abundance performed by the Footlights. Be prepared for plenty of surprises enhanced by live music to accompany the dancing, singing and lots of audience participation! Box Office: 64695 or www.lancastergrand.co.uk LIVE BY SATELLITE: On Tuesday 8th December you can experience Sally Cookson’s celebrated production of Jane Eyre, direct from the National Theatre at 7pm at the Dukes. Originally staged over two evenings by Bristol Old Vic this acclaimed re-imagining of Bronte’s masterpiece is presented as a single, exhilarating evening. On Thursday 10th December there is an opportunity to see the rarely staged Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci direct from the Royal Opera House at the Reel Cinema Morecambe 7.15pm. Do check timings at The Reel, phone 413935. “A sad tale’s best for winter”—A recorded version of the production by Kenneth Branagh and Rob Ashford of The Winter’s Tale from the Garrick Theatre with Judi Dench and Kenneth Branagh will be at the Duke’s on Sunday 27th December at 7pm. It’s not all sad; there is lots of humour, song and dancing. EVENTS: On Saturday 5th December in the Furness and Midland Hall at Carnforth Station there is the Christmas Tree Festival and Santa at the Station, 10am to 4pm. Phone: 735165/735894 or visit the website www.carnforthstation.co.uk FINALLY: You don’t have to stray further than the Village Hall on Friday 4th December as St Cuthbert’s Christmas Shopping Night swings into action from 6 to 9pm with all sorts of delights and, of course, festive refreshments. Follow that up by attending the switching on of the Christmas tree lights on the Green at 4pm on Saturday 5th with mulled wine, mince-pies and Father Christmas. A Happy Christmas and a healthy, peaceful 2016 to you all.

22 LOCAL SERVICES OVER KELLET Village Store and Post Office, The Green 733207 Last post collections: weekdays 1700, Saturday 1100 The Eagle's Head Public House, Nether Kellet Road 732457 Fishmonger, David Goldspink, Weds 0900-1100, Winder Garth 07477 530965 Mobile library Thursdays—Dec 10 (not 31); Jan 21; Feb 11 0300 123 6703 CARNFORTH Doctors Ashtrees Surgery, Market Street 720000 Out of Hours Service 111 Park View Surgery, 21 New Street 732830 Out of Hours Service, CHOC 03000 247 247 Dentists Anne King, Council Buildings 733867 Viva Dental, 29 Market Street 735431 Pharmacies Boots Pharmacy, 24 Market Street 732955 Ashtrees Pharmacy, Market Street 727877 Vets Alison Lee, 2 Queen Street 735249 Burch Tree Vets, 39 Lancaster Road 720002 Opticians Philip Jones, 15 Market Street 730055 S & K Butterfield, 46c Market Street 732724 Library Lancaster Road 0300 123 6703 (Mon, Wed & Fri 0930-1300 & 1400-1800;Tues & Sat 0930-1300) BUS TIMES: OVER KELLET TO LANCASTER (Note that these are a guide only—do check!) Route 55A via Carnforth (journey time approx. 40min; Sch = schooldays) Depart OK: Mon-Fri: 0719, 0733 (Sch), 0747, 1605 (Sch), 1650, 1735 Depart Lancaster: Mon-Fri: 1520 (Sch), 1610, 1655 Route 51 from OK Green via Village Hall & Nether Kellet (journey time 22min) Depart OK: Mon-Fri: 0919, 0939 then hourly to 1539 (not Sch), 1826, 1913, 2038, 2138, 2338 Saturday: As above but with 0839 (not 0919) and 1544 (not 1539). Sunday: 0938,1138, 1338, 1538, 1738, 1938, 2138, 2338 Depart Lancaster: Mon-Fri: 0910, hourly to 1410, 1510 (not schooldays), 1740, 1910, 2010, 2210, 2400 (Fri only, rly stn) Saturday: As above but with the addition of 0810, 1613 & 2400 Sunday: 1010, 1210, 1410, 1610, 1810, 2010, 2210 BUS TIMES: OVER KELLET TO CARNFORTH (journey time 10min) This service is Route 51 above with the bus from Lancaster travelling on to Carnforth after Over Kellet, so add 22min to the departure time from Lancaster to get the departure time from Over Kellet. Similarly subtract 10min from the Over Kellet departure time for Lancaster, to get the departure time from Carnforth. See also Route 55/55A above which goes to and from Lancaster via Carnforth. SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Dec 21 to Jan 1; Feb 13 to 19 (all inclusive). OVER KELLET DIRECTORY LOCAL AUTHORITY REPRESENTATIVES VILLAGE HALL COUNTY COUNCIL Chairman Chris Pogson 732892 Councillor Susie Charles 751200 Secretary Liz Brewster 733877 The Stables, Ellel Grange, Lancaster Treasurer Helen Thomas 735504 DISTRICT COUNCIL Bookings Sec. Lesley Gee 733240 Councillor Roger Mace 733801 Licensee Liz Brewster 733877 Downderry, Halton Rd, Nether Kellet Maintenance Helen Thomas 735504 www.maceonline.co.uk WI Sylvia Cooper 733524 PARISH COUNCIL Bowls Lindsay Angus 734964 Meet at 7.15pm on 2nd. Tuesday of month Parish Council Rebecca Lauder 733084 Chairman Nick Ward 733947 OKDHS Mike Bater 732380 Vice Chair Graham Agnew 733407 Church Lindsay Angus 734964 Stephen Atkins 720605 Playgroup Rachel Metcalfe 07884171920 Margaret Fowler 720578 Organisers of Activities Rebecca Lauder 733084 Badminton Geoff Fretwell 736771 Clerk Michael Watson 734624 Blind Welfare Sheila Roseman 850875 12, Ashmeadow Rd, Nether Kellet Bowls Lindsay Angus 734964 [email protected] Scottish Dancing Maureen Haynes 733431 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Short Tennis Joan Shaw 736503 Police Station, Lancaster 101 THOMAS WITHERS CHARITY PCSO Paul Shepherd Secretary David Mills 732194 [email protected] OK & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY PC Rob Barnsley, Community Beat Manager Chairman Arie Klijn 727692 [email protected] Secretary Kath Escolme 732246 Coordinator Chris Pogson 732892 Treasurer Margaret Garlick 730667 Asst.Coordinator Alison Lloyd Williams 734363 WOMENS INSTITUTE Area Coordinators: Joint Presidents Christine Bolton 735030 Central Vacant Sylvia Cooper 733524 Kirklands Tony Wells 733848 Secretary Lindsay Angus 734964 Western Bev Carling 736393 Treasurer Sheila Cooper 733787 Eastern Vacant WALKING GROUP Far Eastern Chris Pogson 732892 Contacts: David Hasted 733039 Northern Eric Greenough 734479 Ron/Lorna Oswald 736523 Southern Alison Harper 734372 PLAYGROUP Northeast Ray Garlick 730667 Leader Jackie Bassinder 730904 Capernwray Ken Alred 07786803235 TWINNING ASSOCIATION QUARRIES LIAISON OFFICER Chairman: Margaret James-Barber 735470 Nick Ward 733947 KEEP ACTIVE FOOTPATHS and TREE OFFICER Contact: Lesley Gee 733240 Ron Oswald 736523 COMPUTING OK WEBSITE: PARISH LENGTHSMAN www.overkellet.org Mike Ashton - report problems to Cllr Fowler Updated info. to: Gordon Galloway 720872 St. CUTHBERT'S CHURCH OK VIEW Vicar Ken Clapham 734189 [email protected] Treasurer John Glaister 733606 Editors Liz Brewster 733877 Secretary John Halsey 732972 Angela Huck 733784 Lay Reader Alan Hutchings 701095 Chris Pogson 732892 Church Warden Eric Butler 730487 Advertising Jane Meaden 732456 Church Warden Frank McLachlan 734160 200 Club Liz Brewster 733877 VILLAGE SCHOOL EAGLE’S HEAD PUB Headmistress Jo Williams 732097 Gary & Helena Torch 732457 VILLAGE STORE AND POST OFFICE Craig & Tracy Burns 733207