Notes from Morland Vicarage Church News & Local Events It’s good to be back, and I’d like to begin with a big thank you to everyone for keeping JAM: Jesus and Me for pre-school children and parents. the show on the road during my sabbatical. For me it’s been a wonderful gift of time, for December: which I’m immensely grateful. My pilgrimage to the Holy Land was a particular high- Crosby: Monday 4th December at 9.30am light and I hope you might join me in Morland Village Hall on Monday 11 th December at 7.30 where I’ll be sharing my photos, my experiences and some Palestinian food. Morland: Monday 11th December at 9.30am This Christmas, my mind will be cast back to Bethlehem and two thing particularly: the January: way the Bible leaps out at you in 3D from the landscape; and the plight of the amazing Bolton: Wednesday 17th January at 9.45 am Palestinian Christians, spending Christmas hemmed in behind the dividing wall. From the perspective of 21 st century Britain, the Bible story of Jesus’ birth seems strange and Morland: Monday 15th January at 9.30am mystical. On one hand, that has helped to emphasise the holiness of the story, which Crosby: Monday 22nd January at 9.30am makes it dear to our hearts. But on the other hand it can also make it seem less real, per- Morland Home Group haps less believable. Until the modern state of Israel brought rapid development during Only one meeting has been arranged for December. It is at 2.30p.m. On Tuesday the the last few decades, the land had changed very little from Biblical times. And that de- 12th of December at 31,Jackson Croft, Morland. velopment has not reached the Palestinian territories, so they still look largely like a page January meetings are on Tuesdays at 2.30p.m.on the 9th and on the 23rd of the out of Luke’s Gospel - I actually saw a pregnant lady riding a donkey, led by her hus- month.Venues have not yet been arranged. For further details please ring band, riding across terraced fields! Being there made sense of so much. 01931714455 For much of history, the people of the Holy Land dwelt in Troglodyte houses, building Morland Mothers' Union out from, or on top of caves carved in the limestone. People lived with their animals, • Thursday 21st December at 7.30pm: ‘A Lighthearted Look at Christmas’. Family much as they did in our Longhouses – both a house and a stable. Beneath the great Byz- and friends welcome to join us at Morland Village Hall. antine and Franciscan churches that have been built on top of it, the Troglodyte house • In January our meeting will take the form of our annual lunch together. The date that functioned as Bethlehem’s inn is still largely as it was, apart from the wall that now and venue will be communicated to members by email (or phone) well before the event. separates the animals’ quarters, from the human quarters – the wall which now separates the domain of the two churches. The animals’ area is now richly decorated with altars Coffee Evening and votive lamps, venerating the spot where Jesus was born and laid in a manger, but the 7.30 pm on Wednesday 6th December 2017 at Low Hall by kind invitation of Liz rest of the house is largely unadorned and it requires no imagination at all to be trans- and Matt McQuillan. All welcome. NB. No coffee evening in January. ported back to that night on which Jesus was born. Bethlehem means ‘House of Bread’, Morland and Newby W.I. but it was (and is) part of three connected communities, including Beit Jala (House of • Thursday December 14th Christmas Dinner. 7.30 Millyard Cafe Wine) and Beit Sahour, the House of the Shepherds. There was indeed, as Luke says, a • We are having an afternoon meeting on THURSDAY 11th JANUARY community of shepherds in that region, no further than Cliburn is from Morland. Their in the Village Hall from 2-4. This will be a tea-party with tastings of different teas and a troglodyte houses are still there too. Piece by piece, the whole thing emerges as more tea quiz to support the County Federation’s project to help women in Pakistan under ordinary, more real, more believable. And I suppose that’s my point. The more holy we the auspices of the Association of Country Women of the World. Do come and support make things, the less ordinary and believable they can seem. But the more ordinary a worthwhile cause all for the price of a cup of tea-£1.50. Mums and Dads picking up things are, the less we see God in them. Surely the first lesson God teaches us in Jesus is children from school are most welcome to pop in for a cuppa- and no doubt there will that he is present in the ordinary, everydayness of life – a real child born in a real place, be something to nibble as well! living a real life that was completely ordinary. Yet he was still the almighty God who King’s Meaburn W.I. made the whole creation, who visited us and redeemed us. These days, sadly, there are Wednesday 6th December: Quiz Night at King’s Meaburn Hall. 7.30 pm few shepherds left in Bethlehem. The wall of separation has taken away most of their Bolton Nursery and All Saints Church are holding a coffee morning on December 2nd pasture and the poverty of those shepherds, many of whom are Christian to this day, is in the Memorial Hall 10.00 until 11.30 am. heartbreaking. Perhaps this Christmas we can all reconnect with the reality of God in our midst, seeing his presence in and care for everyday reality, experiencing his power to transform our everyday life, and by transforming us transforming the world. Maybe we can begin by helping the plight of those shepherds this Christmas through a donation to the Friends of the Holy Land or Embrace the Middle East (the charity that produces the Please support our advertisers: Bethlehem Carol Sheets). Peace on earth and goodwill to all people. Happy Christmas to you all. Stewart... they cover a large part of the cost of printing this magazine . i ii

Christmas Services 2017 From our Registers

Services in our communities The funeral of Jean Hall took place at Crematorium on Tuesday 10th October.

The funeral of Claire Burne took place in St Cuthbert, Cliburn on Saturday 21st Octo- Askham with Lowther: ber and her mortal remains were laid to rest in the churchyard. Carol Service – Sunday 17 th December @ 11.00am at Askham Crib Service – Christmas Eve @ 5.00pm at Askham Christmas Day – Holy Communion @ 11.00am at Lowther

Bolton:

United Carol Service - Sunday 17 th December @ 6.30pm in Church Winter Weddings Midnight Mass – Christmas Eve @ 11.30pm This Winter there will be a number of weddings in our parishes. You might want to come Cliburn: & cheer on the happy couples, or just lock them in until the pay up!!! Carol Service Friday 22nd December @ 7.00pm Date Time Couple Venue Midnight Mass - Christmas Eve @ 11.30pm 02/12/17 1.00 Thomas McGill & Katharine Roberts Askham Clifton & Brougham: 27/12/17 1.00 Mark Cash & Amy Furness Askham th Carol Service – Sunday 17 December @ 3.00pm at Clifton Holy Communion by ext. – Christmas Eve @ 9.30pm at Brougham 20/01/18 1.00 Andrew Holdstock & Nathalie Oakley Askham

Crosby Ravensworth: 27/01/18 12.00 Christopher Featherstone & Alice Askham Carol Service – Wednesday 13 th December @ 6.00pm McNulty Christmas Day – Family Communion @ 10.30am

An Evening in the Holy Land Great Strickland: Carol Service – Friday 22 nd December @ 7.00pm 11 December 2017, 7.30pm Midnight Mass – Christmas Eve @ 11.00pm Morland & Newby Village Hall

Morland: Christingle – Sunday 17 th December @ 3.00pm Stewart shares his sabbatical experiences Carols in the Pub – Monday 18 th December @ 7.00pm Bethlehem – Galilee – the West Bank - Jerusalem Carol Service – Saturday 23 rd December @ 7.30pm Photographs and insights into the Biblical sites and the current situation Christmas Eve Communion – Christmas Eve @ 10.00am between Israel and Palestine Crib Service – Christmas Eve @ 5.00pm Christmas Day – Family Communion @ 10.30am Including some Palestinian food to sample

Thrimby: Entry free. Collection to be taken for Friends of the Holy Land Carol Service - Sunday 17 th December @ 6.30pm

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MORLAND AND NEWBY W.I. Morland's CROWN INN SINGERS invite you to join them on We are having an aernoon th meeng on MONDAY 18 DECEMBER for an evening of THURSDAY 11th JANUARY in the Village Hall from 2-4. This CAROLS in the PUB will be a tea-party with tasngs of different teas and a tea quiz to Songsheets provided. Possibility of mince pies and other en- support the County Federaon’s tertainments. Start about 7.00 pm project to help women in Paki- stan under the auspices of the Associaon of Country Women of MISSION ACCOMPLISHED Following major heart surgery in 1999, I was fortunate to regain my fitness quickly and within two months was the World. Do come and support climbing the mountains again. In April of this year, I completed the 214 Wainwright peaks for the a worthwhile cause all for the third time and set up a fundraising objective to raise money for three charities:- “The British Heart Foundation“, “Take Heart“ and “The Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Associa- price of a cup of tea-£1.50. Mums tion“ and Dads picking up children The generosity of people both locally and further afield has been truly remarkable. from school are most welcome to I have now closed the Fund having raised £5100, meaning that each of the three charities will have received £1700. pop in for a cuppa- and no doubt there will be something to nibble Sincere thanks to all the folks who donated. My appreciation and that of the charities goes out to each one of you. John Gore as well! Christmas Puddings! Morland Primary School PTA is selling Christmas puddings (1 lb) and sticky toffee pud- dings (290 g) from The Ultimate Plum Pudding Company again this year: £5.95 per Morland Mothers' Union pudding. As in previous years the labels have been designed by pupils of Morland school and state that the sale of the puddings will help support the school. If you would The December meeting will be held on Thursday 21st December at 7.30pm like to order puddings and there is not an order form in your copy of the newsletter in Morland Village Hall. This will be our please do contact me. Order forms will also be placed in the reception area of Morland "Lighthearted Look at Christmas" school, on the notice board in the village hall and the entrance to St Lawrence church Morland - please help yourself! Thank you Julia Evans 01931 714 158, which consists of readings, poems and a short drama .There will be both hu- morous and more serious items included. Advertising in the North News

There are 14 Parishes receiving the North Westmorland News newsletter, Morland, Newby, Hostesses are Judith Cove and Irene Leese, but we ask others to bring any small sweet or Sleagill, , Maulds Meaburn, Crosby Ravensworth, Great Strickland, , Bol- savoury items to share for supper. ton, Cliburn, Clifton, Brougham, Askham and Lowther. Over 1600 hard copies of the newsletter are printed and hand delivered to the homes in the Par- Any family or friends will be very welcome to join us on this occasion. ishes plus emailed to many others outside these Parishes, and it is a great source of local infor- mation. It provides a facility for charities, non profit making organisations and Church and Parish events to advertise free of charge. It also includes advertisements for local businesses and it is a great opportunity for businesses however big or small to promote themselves into all these homes at a very reasonable cost. So often it is the newsletter that people turn to when they are looking for say, an electrician, a gar- FOOD BANK dener, a plumber or a decorator, and the information is there in a very handy form for the house- The Appleby Food Bank urgently needs supplies of non -perishable food items holders. to help those in need in the area. All the people having input into the publication of the newsletter are volunteers. However the These may be left in the box at the back of newsletter relies on and depends on its advertisers, the income from them helps to cover the Morland Church. printing costs. Please make sure that no items are past their use-by date. Any businesses in our Parishes, plus any others in neighbouring Parishes, would be most wel- come to advertise in the newsletter, the rates are very modest and we would be very happy to hear from you. Ed. v vi Mini Morlanders’ Pre-School Mini Morlanders’ Pre-School

Open Morning Monday 4 th December 9:30am-11:30am • Based at Morland Area C of E Primary School • Breakfast and After School Club care available from 8am-9am and No need to book – just pop in! 3:15pm-5:30pm. If you require any more information before the Open Morn- • Large spacious classroom shared with Reception ing please feel free to contact the school office on 01931 • 3 full time experienced staff 714668. • Secure outdoor area joined onto classroom, accessible throughout the day during all weathers • School dinner available daily cooked on site • Morning (9-12), afternoon (12-3:15) or full day (9-3:15) sessions available Morland Village Fete • Strong community links with regular attendance at JAM each month The process of planning our village fete begins soon! The commiee will have a meeng in the • Varied topics to interest the children Crown Inn Morland on Tuesday 9th January when the pub opens (usually 5.30). Please do • Visits to local places linked to our topics; eg. Traybakes, Vets4Pets and come along if you have any thoughts or ideas for next year's fete. Coming to the meeng will Morrisons for our recent topic of ‘When I Grow Up I Might Like To Be…’ not mean that you have to join the commiee! It is just a lot easier to have a discussion about If your child has turned 3 by the 31 st December they qualify for 15 hours free ideas with people there. childcare every week starting from spring term (starting Thursday 4 th Janu- Ever hopeful ary). We also now offer the 30 hours free childcare to those who qualify. Julia Evans, 714 158

To arrange a visit or to find out any more information please contact Miss Em- ma Metcalf (Class Teacher) or Mrs Louise Anderton (Headteacher) on 01931 MORLAND AND NEWBY W.I. 714668 or email Thursday December 14th Christmas Dinner. 7.30 Millyard Cafe

emma@morlandarea..sch.uk

Morland Village Fireworks Morland Walking Group Thank you to everyone who helped make our village fireworks such a fun NB: the Walking Group will not be taking place again until and successful evening! A total of £245 was raised in donaons collected February 2018. Season’s greetings to all group members! in the pub in the weeks prior to the fireworks evening and on the night. This will go towards buying next year's fireworks. There will be a fund- raising event in the pub next year to add to this...watch this space! Morland Area First Responders 100 Club The November draw was made by Max Davies. There were 100 numbers in the draw. 1st Prize £40 Chris Marsh Newby No.97 FELLRUNNER EXCURSIONS 2017 2nd Prize £20 Sarah Kite Morland No.86 It was with great regret that the bus excursions this year had to be cancelled due to my sudden 3rd Prize £15 Joyce Dinsdale Morland No.34 and unexpected illness. However, the trips will commence again in 2018 and a full list of desti- nations will appear in the North Westmorland News in the early New Year. May I take this op- Thank you to those who have renewed for a further year. If you would like to purchase a portunity to thank all those people who support these days out, but just to remind you, the bus has number, please contact Joyce Berry on 01931 714 828. only 16 seats, so early booking is recommended. Email: [email protected] Mike Roulson ( 01931 714457 ) vii viii

POSADA Cliburn Church Advent and Christmas Events POSADA is the Mexican tradition of people dressing up as Mary and Joseph and ADVENT POSADA going from house to house to tell about Jesus and the Christmas story. Our parish If you would like the Posada figures of Mary and Joseph to stay for the night POSADA is a much simpler tradition and one in which it is easy for you to partici- pate. at your home during Advent please ring Margaret on 714218; unless she has already spoken to you . The figures will return to the Church at the Carol Ser- We have a knitted nativity scene which during Advent will begin to appear, piece by piece, in St Lawrence Church, Morland. During Advent the figures of Mary and Jo- vice. seph will travel around the parish staying in people's homes for one night. Their Please note these are our Christmas Services: please come with your rd journey will begin at the Advent Service, this year at Askham church on Sunday 3 Families. Everyone is welcome! December , 11 o'clock. It will end when the last family on the list brings them to the Crib Service at St Lawrence Church Morland; 5 o'clock on Christmas Eve. Cliburn Church Family Carol Service. If you would like to give Mary and Joseph lodgings for a night during Advent, Friday 22nd December at 7.00pm please contact me and I will put you on the list. The people bringing Mary and Jo- seph to you will read out a simple giving prayer, then there is an equally simple re- All Welcome ceiving prayer to be read out. This lovely tradition is open to all families in our parish and school. Cliburn Church Midnight service at 11.30pm December 24th

Please email me with your name, address and telephone number and any dates you cannot do. If you have any questions please do call, email or ask if you see me out walking! Bolton Village Hall presents: "OLIVER" Thank you! Back by popular demand, Northeast Producers are starring in this Christmas Julia Evans panto full of music and laughter. 01931 714 158, [email protected] Its the perfect way to entertain the children in the run up to the big day. Re-

freshments will be available afterwards. Friday 22nd December, performance begins at 5.00pm and tickets are £3 pp. Advent Sunday Call Keira 01768361731 to book. 3 December 2017 Special Services Christmas Dominoes Wednesday 6th December: King’s Meaburn W.I. Morning Family Service presents a 11.00am, Askham Tuesday 6th December, 7.30pm Crosby Ravensworth Village Hall At which the Posada Figures will commence their journeys Quiz Night around our parishes in the lead-up to Christmas. Fabulous Seasonal Prizes | Everybody Welcome | Entry £3 at King’s Meaburn Hall. Evening Advent Carol Service 7.30 pm Thank you! 6.30pm, All Saints, Bolton A traditional service of Advent Carols in the style of the annual service from St John’s College, Cambridge.

ix x INDEX OF ADVERTISERS HANDEL’S MESSIAH AJ & D Chapelhow p.20 Mill Yard Café p.8 Alnis Cinis Massage Therapist p.9 Morland Tree Services p.10 Amazing Rehab Ltd p.35 New Crown Inn p.23 Penrith Singers next concert will Appleby Windows and Doors p.38 Newby Technical Solutions p.25 Applegarth Foods p.27 O'Neil Associates p.38 be on: Askham Hall p.20 Parkin & Jackson p.32 nd Baird’s Cosy Cats p.10 Penrith Family Chiropractic p.27 Saturday, 2 December when Can you swim a width? Do you want to Birds’ Bistro p.7 Petrie Design p.39 have fun and improve your swimming tech- Cath's Country Citchen p.29 PFK p.30 they will perform the first part of Chris Barden Plastering p.35 Procter-Liddell p.32 nique? Clip in Time p.40 PSSI p.21 Handel’s ever-popular Messiah We meet weekly at Appleby Swimming Computer Support (Alistair Graham) p.35 R Dinsdale Builder p.26 and Rutter’s Psalmfest. pool during term time. On a Thursday Dave Pickersgill Decorator & Handyman p.9 R Hudson Property Maintenance p.26 evening starting at 6.30 – 7.00; 7.00 – 7.45 David Rucker Photography p.35 Richardsons Funeral Directors p.10 Deb's Garden Machinery & Tool Repairs p.37 River Hall Gardening p.30 and 7.45 – 8.45, depending on your ability. D R Brown decorator p.38 Shap CDC p.37 New members are always wel- D.Richardson Surfacing Contractors p.22 Simon Hazeldine p.39 3 taster sessions are offered, and if you de- Eden Property & Garden Services p.19 Stephen Skelton Garage p.40 come; if you are interested in Everest p.36 Steven (Woody) Hodgson p.32 cide to continue, the cost is £38 per term. Fell and Dales Catering p.10 Stuart Leonard plastering p.40 joining the choir, please contact Everyone is welcome including adults, who Fell View Studio Hair & Beauty p.30 Sue Rymer Driver Training p.9 Heather Tomlinson on are welcome to attend the 7.45pm session to Gardens of Eden p.28 T Ewbank Firewood p.26 improve their stroke and stamina. Get Online with Gail p.39 The Crown Inn Morland p.8 01768 891870. Rehearsals are on Glyn Jones Funeral Directors p.22 The Strickland Arms p.39 Volunteers to help on the pool side are wel- Heartwood Enterprises p.9 Vine and Roses p.28 Wednesday evenings from 7.45 comed and training is provided. Highgate Rare Breeds p.25 Walkers Funeral Directors p.28 For more information come to Appleby Judith Robinson Cakes p.20 pm in St Andrew’s Church, Pen- June's Gardening Service p.37 Swimming pool on a Thursday evening or Kevin Bush Decorator p.29 rith. More information is availa- email us on, [email protected] KT Driving p.26 telephone Liz Morgan 015396 23068 Lake District School of Food & Wine p.30, 19 ble through Penrith Singers’ web- Lakeland Blinds p.38 site: www.penrithsingers.co.uk or our website – Larch Cottage p.34 www.applebyswimclub.org.uk Lewis Contracting p.24 Logs for sale p.32 Lynn Emery Solicitor p.40 MB Bookkeeping p.8 Mel’s Manis & Pedis p.27 Askham Coffee and Chat Mike Addison Optician p.20 Tuesdays, 11-1.30pm in Askham Village Hall Advertiser’s Guide

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1 2 Saturday 2nd December, 3.00pm Highlights Rural Touring presents Christmas Prize bingo and Norwich Puppet Theatre The Steadfast Tin Soldier raffle A puppetry play for all the family ages 3+ Orton market hall Crosby Ravensworth Village Hall On Friday 8th December @ A unique retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale ‘ The Steadfast Tin Sol- dier’. There once was a remarkable tin soldier who fell in love with a beautiful paper 7.30pm dancer and then tumbled out of a window so beginning a perilous journey into the un- All welcome known… Good prizes New life is breathed into Andersen’s romantic tale of adventure and love; with a com- Free children's game bination of paper-cuts and puppets, projected animations, music, shadow play and the In aid of Air Ambulance transformation of everyday objects and toys to create the characters and situations.

The show’s inventive design combines with great storytelling and character acting to portray the tale of a resilient one legged toy soldier and his extraordinary adventures Coffee Morning out in the world after falling out of a window in the rain. Ann Shepherd would like to thank all One of only a handful of dedicated puppet theatres in , Norwich Puppet Thea- who supported the event on Sat. Nov tre is a hub for leading international puppeteers and theatre makers. Using traditional 4th and contemporary puppet craft, Norwich Puppet Theatre productions bring a fresh £790.05 was raised for Hospice at twist to well-loved fairy tales and stories which entrance children and adults alike. The Home. show is aimed at children aged 3+ and their families and all are invited to see the pup- pets after the show.

£8 adult | £4 child | £20 family Book in advance on 07584 251352 or [email protected] or online at https:// Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lake;land www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/EMFMKM Traditional Burns Night

Brougham Harvest Fesval Saturday 27th January 2018 7:00pm for 7:30pm The new morning Harvest Fesval at Brougham Chapel was appreciated. This Cliburn Village Hall was followed by a shepherds’ pie lunch at Brougham Hall Farm , and the sale A 3 course traditional dinner of donated produce. This was well aended and supported. Many thanks to Bar, raffle and music. the chefs. Tickets £15 and available from Ann Shepherd 017683 61458 Important Notice Jackie Lambert 017683 51723 Together with the change to advertising rates in the New Year, it has Appleby Tourist Information Centre 01768351177 become necessary to change our closing date to: For more information about the charity please visit 7th of the preceding month www.hospiceathome.co.uk Registered Charity No. 1095708 from our February issue onwards , ie Jan 7th for Feb 2018 3 4 Appleby Filling Station Westmorland Decorative and Fine Arts Society Meetings at the Appleby Hub (Centre 67) December Lecture Thursday, 14 th December 2017 Dan Pattimore 13.12.2017 Glorious Illuminaons: The Art of the Illuminated. The Lecture is given Christmas special by Mrs Clare Ford-Wille BA. Thursday, 11 th January 2018 Bert Mckaig Prayer All lectures are at Appleby Market Hall and start at 11am, coffee is served from 10.15am. There is a small charge of £8.00 for non-members. Everyone welcome! 7.30 pm for 8.00 pm Refreshments

Everyone welcome for lively Christian worship and fellowship BOLTON ALL SAINTS AND THE NURSERY

Will be having a Christmas Coffee Morning SHAP MEDICAL PRACTICE December 2nd in the Memorial Hall. 10.00 unl 12.00. As a result of a legacy from a patient, we are using some of the funds Coffee and Mince pies and Christmas stalls and games. to pay for Basic Life Support Training for our patients.

TO ALL ADVERTISERS The training will show you how to save a life in a heart attack situation ADVANCE NOTICE and will also cover how to use a defibrillator. Dear Advertiser Unfortunately it has become necessary to make a small increase in the It will make you more confident in an emergency situation, will add val- advertising rates for the North Westmorland News. ue to your workplace and look good on a CV! The current rates came into force in March 2008. This means it is almost 10 years since a rise was introduced so we hope that you will understand that, with rising costs, it is inevitable that the rates cannot go on at current We hope to hold the training in the medical practice at Shap next year. rates indefinitely. The proposed rise is the equivalent of 0.8 % per year over the 10 years If you are interested in learning these skills or have more questions, across the range of rates, and it will not come into force until your next re- newal after January 2018. please call in or telephone 01931 716230. Thank you for your continuing support, the publication depends on its ad- vertisers and you are all vitally important to the continuation of the com- munity newsletter . Ed 5 6

Mill Yard Café & Bistro Morland

Robert & Sarah Kite welcome you to the Mill Yard Café where you can relax on the sofas by our cosy wood burning stove in the winter, sit back and enjoy our sunny courtyard in the summer months, drinking and eating our locally sourced and homemade delicious food or just enjoying a pot of real tea or coffee and a scrumptious cake! RJ’s Pizza Night—Friday evenings (5-9pm) - create your own pizza from a wide range of toppings and eat in our new licensed lounge or take out. Saturday evenings (6-9pm) is RJ’s Tapas night - reserve a table or just come along and enjoy! Lazy Sundays – Come and enjoy our additional Brunch menu up to 12pm Opening Times - 9 - 4pm all year round, closed Mondays and Tuesdays (except Bank Holidays) (Please see website – www.millyardcafe.co.uk for any further dates which may be closed for holidays and for more information regarding menus etc.) Mill Yard Café, The Square, Morland, Penrith CA10 3AZ 01931 714155( [email protected])

The Crown Inn Morland

*Sunday Roast is served 12:00 – 5:00pm

*Tuesday nights 5-9:00pm. Fish & chips night. Eat in or take away

*Food served Wed. – Sat. 5:00 – 9:00pm

*Tea & Coffee (bean to cup) available

*Pool Table – Dart Board – Juke Box – TV

*Quiz nights every fortnight

Watch out for forthcoming events!

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11.00 Joint Advent Family Service at Askham SJF/CEF 6:30 December 3rd United Advent Carol Advent Sunday 6:30 Joint Advent Carol Service at Bolton SJF/DGF Service in Church 11.00 Joint Holy Communion at Great Strickland 9:15 11.00 Joint Holy 6:30 December 10th JHB/KMB Holy Communion BCP Communion at A. Collinson Advent 2 Brougham GGH Great Strickland JHB/KMB 11:00 6:30 3:00 6:30 6:30 December 17th Carol Service 17th December Carol Service Evening Prayer S. Radford Advent 3 KMB JHB Clifton SJF/DGJ SPC 11:00 6:30 7:00 3:00 6:00 17th December 17th December 22 December 17th December 13th December Carol Services KMB JHB JC/CEF Clifton SJF SPC

December 24th 5:00 11:30 11:30 9:30pm 11:00 6:30 Advent 4 Crib Service Midnight Mass Midnight Mass Holy Communion (Ext.) Morning Prayer J. Law Christmas Eve CEF/KMB JHB KMcB Brougham DGJ Lay Led

11:00 10:30 December 25th Holy Communion Holy Communion Christmas Day Lowther KMcB KMB

11:00 10:30 December 31st Joint Holy Communion at Bolton Special Service at Christmas 1 KMcB/JHB Dufton

ABBREVIATIONS: “SJF” Revd Stewart Fyfe, Rector: “KMB” Revd Katharine Butterfield, Curate: Morning Prayer Midweek Holy Communion “JC” Revd Janet Cox: JHB Rt. Revd James Bell; “GGH” Revd Geoffrey Haworth; “KMcB” Revd is celebrated in Morland Church on Kenneth Boyd; “SRP” Revd Sandy Pearl; “JM” Revd John Morton; “DGJ” David Jones, Reader; is said on Tuesday mornings at Wednesdays at 10.00am. “SPC” Sheila Clark, Reader, “CEF” Carolyn Fyfe 9.15 in Morland church. This is a quiet, said service, an uplift- Ext = Communion by extension; Family Communion is in Contemporary form In various ways, prayers for the ing and refreshing break from daily Children are welcome at all our services; there will be special activities or teaching for them church and for the world are duties. where you see this symbol: offered every day. Come and join us! 11 12 Crosby Kings Sleagill Great Strickland Morland Thrimby Ravensworth Meaburn Chapel Chapel Chapel

11.00 Joint Advent Family Service at Askham 1:30 10:30 10:30 December 3rd SJF/CEF S. Radford J. Betts Belford S Advent Sunday 6:30 Joint Advent Carol Service at Bolton

SJF/DGF 11.00 Joint Holy Communion at Great Strickland 1:30 10:30 Joint with Shap December 10th JHB/KMB J. Morton W Capstick Advent 2

11:00 6:30 1:30 10:30 10:30 Holy Commuinion Carol Service. LA D. Marston Peacock December 17th JHB KMcB Carol Service Advent 3 3:00 Christingle SJF/CEF 7:00 5:00 6:30 10th Dec Carol Services Friday 22nd Dec. Saturday 23rd Dec. Sunday 17th Dec. KMB SJF KMcB December 24th 11:00pm 5:00 9:30 1:30 10:30 10:30 Advent 4 Midnight Mass Crib Service Morning Prayer S.Radford T. Dent Milner Christmas Eve KMB/SJF SJF/SRP Lay Led Carol Service 10:30 December 25th Family Communion Christmas Day SJF 11:00 10:30 10:30 Joint with Shap December 31st Joint Holy Communion at Bolton Special Service at Special Service at Christmas 1 KMcB/JHB Dufton Dufton

ABBREVIATIONS: “SJF” Revd Stewart Fyfe, Rector: “KMB” Revd Katharine Butterfield, Curate: Morning Prayer Midweek Holy Communion “JC” Revd Janet Cox: JHB Rt. Revd James Bell; “GGH” Revd Geoffrey Haworth; “KMcB” Revd is celebrated in Morland Church on Kenneth Boyd; “SRP” Revd Sandy Pearl; “JM” Revd John Morton; “DGJ” David Jones, Reader; is said on Tuesday mornings at Wednesdays at 10.00am. “SPC” Sheila Clark, Reader, “CEF” Carolyn Fyfe 9.15 in Morland church. This is a quiet, said service, an up- Ext = Communion by extension; Family Communion is in Contemporary form In various ways, prayers for the lifting and refreshing break from church and for the world are daily duties. Children are welcome at all our services; there will be special activities or teaching for them offered every day. Come and join us! where you see this symbol:

13 14 Crosby Askham with Clifton & Bolton Church Cliburn Ravensworth Bolton Chapel Lowther Brougham Church

11:00 6.30 9:00 9:15 11.00 6:30 Jan. 7th Family Worship United Covenant Holy Communion Family Worship Holy Communion Epiphany SJF Service (Ext.) (Clifton) JHB/DGJ United Covenant (Church) Lay Led Lay Led Service in Church JM/DGJ J.Morton/DGJ 11:00 9:15 11:00 6:30 Jan. 14th Holy Communion Joint Cnxn Service Epiphany 2 Joint Holy Communion at Cliburn BCP (Brougham) Holy Communion at At N on L SJF GGH Cliburn SJF

11:00 9:15 9.15 6.30 6:30 Jan. 21st Morning Worship Morning Prayer Holy Communion Evening Prayer H. Hutchinson Epiphany 3 DGJ Lay Led Clifton DGJ KMB

11:00 9:15 11:00 9:15 11:00 6:30 Jan. 28th Holy Communion Family Communion Family Communion Morning Worship Morning Prayer LA Candlemas (Askham) BCP Lay Led KMB JHB/CEF JHB (Brougham) DGJ

11:00 6.30 9:00 9:15 11.00 6:30 Feb. 4th Family Worship United Service Holy Communion Family Worship Holy Communion United Service KMB (Chapel) (Ext.) (Clifton) SJF J.Morton S.Fyfe 2nd Sunday JM/SJF Lay Led Lay Led before Lent

ABBREVIATIONS: “SJF” Revd Stewart Fyfe, Rector: “KMB” Revd Katharine Butterfield, Cu- Morning Prayer Midweek Holy Communion rate: “JC” Revd Janet Cox: JHB Rt. Revd James Bell; “GGH” Revd Geoffrey Haworth; is celebrated in Morland Church on “KMcB” Revd Kenneth Boyd; “SRP” Revd Sandy Pearl; “JM” Revd John Morton; “DGJ” David is said on Tuesday mornings at Wednesdays at 10.00am. Jones, Reader; “SPC” Sheila Clark, Reader, “CEF” Carolyn Fyfe 9.15 in Morland church. This is a quiet, said service, an uplift- Ext = Communion by extension; Family Communion is in Contemporary form In various ways, prayers for the ing and refreshing break from daily Children are welcome at all our services; there will be special activities or teaching for church and for the world are duties. them where you see this symbol: offered every day. Come and join us!

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Crosby Kings Sleagill Great Morland Thrimby Ravensworth Meaburn Chapel Strickland Rotas not available for Chapel Chapel January 6.30 11.00 9:30 1:30 10:30 10:30 Jan. 7th Holy Communion Holy Communion Morning Prayer J. Morton D. Thackray Epiphany SJF KMcB/SRP Lay Led Covenant Service

11:00 1:30 10:30 10:30 Jan. 14th D Marston C. Capstick Joint Holy Communion at Cliburn 6:30 6:30 Epiphany 2 SJF Cnxn Service Cnxn Service At N on L At N on L 9:15 BCP 9:30 1:30 10:30 10:30 Holy Communion GGH Holy Communion B Staley L A JHB 10:00 (breakfast) for Jan. 21st 11:00 A.T.O.M. Epiphany 3 Village Hall

6:30 Wholeness & Healing SPC/SRP 11:00 11:00 9:30 1:30 10:30 10:30 Jan. 28th Informal Service Holy Communion Morning Prayer T Taylor J. Morton Candlemas Lay Led/SRP SJF Lay Led Covenant Service

Feb 4th 6.30 11:00 9:30 1:30 10:30 10:30 Holy Communion Mattins Morning Prayer S. Radford B Staley 2nd Sunday KMB/SJF Lay Led Lay Led before Lent

ABBREVIATIONS: “SJF” Revd Stewart Fyfe, Rector: “KMB” Revd Katharine Butterfield, Curate: Morning Prayer Midweek Holy Communion “JC” Revd Janet Cox: JHB Rt. Revd James Bell; “GGH” Revd Geoffrey Haworth; “KMcB” Revd Kenneth Boyd; “SRP” Revd Sandy Pearl; “JM” Revd John Morton; “DGJ” David Jones, Reader; is said on Tuesday mornings at is celebrated in Morland Church “SPC” Sheila Clark, Reader, “CEF” Carolyn Fyfe 9.15 in Morland church. on Wednesdays at 10.00am. In various ways, prayers for the This is a quiet, said service, an Ext = Communion by extension; Family Communion is in Contemporary form church and for the world are uplifting and refreshing break offered every day. from daily duties. Children are welcome at all our services; there will be special activities or teaching for Come and join us! them where you see this symbol: 17 18 THE LAKE DISTRICT SCHOOL OF FOOD & WINE Judith Robinson Beechcroft - Sleagill Homemade cakes and deserts FOOD & WINE PAIRING FOR THE made to order. FESTIVE SEASON Cafes supplied. SATURDAY 2 DECEMBER Traditional afternoon teas provided at the venue of your 10.00am - 3.30pm choice.

A mornings cookery demonstration of food Funeral teas. & wine for the Festive Season, After each dish demonstrated Italian Wine Importer Celebration teas. Patrizia Guasti will introduce you to a wine to Cakes for special events. accompany the finished dish. Puddings and sweets Cost £65.00 includes coffee and biscuits on for all occasions. arrival, cookery demonstration, wine tasting two course lunch with wine, and recipe file. Tel. 01931 716765 Mob. 07813742867 For bookings Tel: Pat Russell 01931 714580 email: [email protected] Email. [email protected]

Services benefit older community members

Older and vulnerable residents in Eden parishes are benefitting from Eden

Independent Living – an Eden Housing Association initiative that enables people to stay independent in their own home. Being able to choose from a A stunning grade 1 listed Pele Tower, wide range of services from one place has proved popular with customers Askham Hall is now open with a and feedback has been very positive. restaurant and luxury accommodation. Our beautiful gardens, animal trail and Services available include care alarms with an optional 24 hour response ser- Kitchen Garden Café are open to the vice, keysafe fitting and tailor made packages for home care, social and prac- public. Stunning wedding barn also tical support, plus trustworthy gardening, handyperson, decorating and clean- available. ing services as well as free Affordable Energy Advice and welfare benefit and We grow and rear much of our own produce, at Askham Hall itself and on the debit advice. 800 year old Lowther Estate. Sister establishment of the George and Dragon “Peace of mind for residents & their families – a one-stop- in nearby Clifton. shop to support independence at home.”

Askham Hall, Askham, Penrith, Cumbria. Call: Eden Independent Living Team T: 01768 861 468 CA10 2PF. 01931 712 350 E: [email protected] [email protected] www.askhamhall.co.uk

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Glyn Jones Funeral Directors

A Complete, Professional, Caring, Sympathetic Service, All Areas Covered, Private Chapel of Rest

12 Battlebarrow, ApplebyAppleby--in--in-in-Westmorland,-- inWestmorland, Cumbria. CA16 6XS Tel: 017683 51569 Hugh Jones Glyn Jones

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Morland Playgroup Wednesdays (term me) 9am - 11.00am Come along to playgroup in the Village Hall, lots of acvies, cras and games for ages 0-4. Every second Wednesday of the month we play free at Rheged So Play 10am-12noon Enquiries call Hannah on 07880254908 or search @morlandplaygroup on Facebook

Christmas Trees for Sale Bolton Wednesday night pie night! Nordman Non-Drop @ Mill Pie and a pint for £9.95 Yard Café Thursday night fish night th Saturday 9 December 10.00-3.00 Fish dish and a pint for £9.95 Saturday 16 th December 10.00-3.00 Happy hour Thursdays & Fridays Various sizes and prices available 5-6pm

Free local delivery 50p off any pint or bottle of fizz for £10 Dogs welcome in the bar Quiz 2 nd Sunday of every month Rob Ellwood 07834952634 or 01931714221 Food served Wednesday- Sunday 12-3pm and 6-9pm 017683 61428 23 24 SEASONED KT DRIVING

FIREWOOD

DUMPY BAGS DRIVING TUITION Hardwood £64 Softwood £50 With “PassPlus” KILN DRIED LOGS ALSO AVAILABLE Special students’ rates (Prices include VAT @ 5%) Gift vouchers available Free local delivery

HETAS quality assured fuel. KEVAN TAYLOR Greystone House For every bag of Logs we sell, Bolton we make a donation towards the planting of new trees in Cumbria. Appleby CA16 6AW THOMAS EWBANK L Tel: 01768 362082 TELEPHONE: 017683 62746 Mob: 07880 723299 www.tjewbanklogs.co.uk [email protected]

Richard Hudson

Richard Dinsdale

Property maintenance General Builder

Garden services All building work undertaken

Double glazing sealed unit replacement Tel 017683 42059 or 07968 101211 Over 25 years’ experience

Phone: 017683 62029 / For a free estimate 07546 519060

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Bolton Nursery

We are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm for babies and children aged 3 months - 11 years, offering flexible hours. All 3 and 4 year olds are entled to receive 15 hours of free early educaon per week. Families who meet the eligibility criteria will be entled to 30 hours funded childcare from September 2017. The extended entle- ment can be taken 30 hrs per week term me or 22.25 hours per week across 51 weeks of the year Some 2- year-olds are also eligible for free funding. We provide a BREAKFAST/AFTERSCHOOL CLUB during term me. Our HOLIDAY CLUB will is open every week in the school holidays for primary school children within the Eden Valley. We provide holiday cover for SEN children up to 13 years old. Our outside area is currently under renovaon and when this is complete we will be having a fun filled open day for everyone – watch this space!!! For more informaon telephone 017683 62468.

vine and roses flowers | champagne | Bespoke Catering Gardens of Eden chocolates Garden design and build www.vineandroses.co.uk | in- Weddings, Family parties Fully redesigned or makeover [email protected] | 01768 funeral teas Patios, decking, pergolas, 862969 | 07976 622934 corporate hot and cold lunches raised beds & ponds Offering a complete and We can turn your garden into Eastview. Cliburn. Penrith. CA10 professional service an outdoor room you can use 3AL and reduce garden maintenance Kathleen Twentyman A lovely selelction of fresh flowers Applegarth, Great Strickland, Penrith Tel; Tony 017683 51898 available. We deliver within a 20 Tel: 01931 712 272 Mob; 07850 359230 mile radius of Penrith. Contact by phone or e www.applegarthfoods.com Find us on facebook mail anytime. Thank you Jane. @gardensofedenappleby Email: in- Vine&Roses Ltd. [email protected] Free basic 3D design in July

27 28 RIVER HALL GARDEN SERVICES & LANDSCAPING

All Aspects of Garden Maintenance

One off Visit or Regular Grass Cutting and Maintenance

Landscaping Patios, Paths, Decking and Raised Beds Planting Schemes From Planning To Completion

Contact River Hall On 01931 715922 07970692988 Email: [email protected]

THE LAKE DISTRICT SCHOOL OF FOOD & WINE Your local Beechcroft - Sleagill auction experts

SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Are you celebrating a Special Birthday - Anniversary - Retirement - or any other Special Occasion? • Auctions held fortnightly

We offer Dinner Parties/Lunch for Special Occasions for 2-10 people. • Free no obligation Dinner can be taken in our spacious Dining Room or Conservatory. This can be a simple two course meal or valuations available daily a sumptuous seven course dinner to include canapés and a glass of sparkling wine on arrival. • Formal probate and We are also available for Cookery Demonstrations and Lunch/Dinner for Clubs or Individual Groups. insurance valuations Maximum number for group bookings is 16. prepared

Please telephone Pat Russell for sample menus. PFK The Sale Room, Skirsgill, Penrith, Tel: 01931 714580 Cumrbia, CA11 0DN email: [email protected] T. 01768 890781 www.chefacademy.co.uk E. [email protected] W. www.pfkauctions.co.uk

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Dates For The Diary

HARDWOOD Sat 2nd Dec 7.30 Penrith Singers Concert St Andrew’s Church Penrith p 1 12-3 Morland School Christmas Fair Morland VH p v 7pm Hospice at Home Christmas Concert St Lawrence Church Appleby LOGS p4 3 pm Highlights puppet production ‘The Steadfast Tin Soldier’ Crosby Ravensworth VH p 3 FOR SALE

Well seasoned Sun 3rd Dec 11 - 5 Christmas Market Askham Hall p 34

Mon 4th Dec 9.30 - 11.30 Mini-Morlanders Open Morning Morland School p viii RW & SC Porter

Tues 6th Dec 7.30 Christmas Dominoes Crosby Ravensworth VH p x Tel: 017683 61766

Fri 8th Dec 7.30 Christmas Prize Bingo Orton Market Hall p 4 or 07716 795433

Mon 11th Dec 7.30 ‘An Evening in the Holy Land’ presented by Stewart Fyfe All messages answered Morland VH p iv

Mon 18th Dec 7pm Carols in the Pub Crown Inn Morland p vi

Wed 13th Dec 10.15am for 11 WDFAS lecture: ‘Glorious Illuminations’ Appleby Market Hall p 5

Fri 22nd Dec 5 pm ‘Oliver’ Panto Bolton VH p x

Sat 27th Jan 7pm for 7.30 Hospice at Home Burns Night Cliburn VH p 4

Mon 5th March 2018 7.30 Bolton Memorial Hall AGM Bolton Memorial Hall

Sat 16th June 2018 Morland Fete

Sat 23rd June 2018 Bolton Field Day

Do you care?

If so Eden Carers may be able to help you. We are a charity providing free support throughout Eden to unpaid Carers who look after a family member, relative, friend or neigh- bour who could not manage without their help. We support over 850 individuals (170 of whom are young Carers aged 5-18 years). We provide statutory carers assessments: infor- mation and signposting; 1 to 1 support; benefit information; newsletters, support groups - including after school clubs for Young Carers; social events; training and activities. Contact us on: 01768 890280 or [email protected] [email protected] Let us help you care. www.parkinandjackson.co.uk

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IT’S OFFICIAL – THERE ARE LOTS OF GOOD REASONS TO COME TO LYVENNET NURSERY GROUP (OFSTED SAY SO!)

Last inspected in November 2016, we can offer you:

 A small friendly nursery with a family feel  Warm and welcoming with experienced staff  Places available for 2 year olds – funded or reasonable fees  Free places for 3 and 4 year olds  Longer sessions (9am-2pm, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays) ASKHAM HALL CHRISTMAS MARKET  Our recently installed mud kitchen and our all-weather play gear Sunday 3 December 2017, 11am to 5pm mean we can offer fabulous play opportunities, whatever the weather! Christmas Market with new beer hall, great food and more stalls! This year’s  Order a school dinner freshly cooked on site, or bring your own event will be bigger and better than ever. Stalls s elling wonderful seasonal packed lunch gifts for Christmas. Enjoy local real ales, mulled wine and great food in the new festive beer hall and courtyard. We’ve also hea rd that Father Christmas will be back, welcoming visitors in his magical Chr istmas grotto! £2 entry So … why not come along for a free taster session? per person to charity. Children under 16 free. Free parking (new improved Just contact our manager Lin Ball on 01931-715265 / parking facilities). 07939-529619 or email [email protected] Askham Hall, Askham, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2PF We look forward to meeting you and your child soon. Follow the A6 from Penrith or Shap and look out for the AA signs for Askham Hall Gardens.

[email protected] 01931 712 350 www.askhamhall.co.uk

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Chris Barden Plastering Rehabilitation after illness or disa- bility Covering all your plastering and Treatment and support for Physical rendering needs and Mental Health conditions Contact me for all your general Assessments: Physical, Psychologi- building requirements cal, No job too small Social, Environmental Environmental Assessment and Contact me now for your free Recommendations quotation Care Planning and Case Manage- 07742330226 ment [email protected] Reports and Advocacy Telephone us at 07912644365 or 5 North View, Kirkby Thore, [email protected] Penrith CA10 1UY www.amazingrehabltd.com

Computer Support

Setting up home computer / lap top / network

Assisting with internet problems Weddings Portrait Advice on optimising your PC/Lap Commercial top Based in the Eden Valley and covering Cumbria & the Lake District. Custom building your PC www.davidruckerphotography.co.uk Gaming computers Tel: 01931 714863

Contact Alistair for free quotation 07428176334 or Email [email protected]

35 36 ®® Deb's REPAIRS * FASCIAS&SOFFITS * www.dreamdoors.co.uk Garden Machinery & FAILED UNITS To find out our Power Tool Repairs

.co.uk APPLEBY WINDOWS AND DOORS To find out our Service, Repairs & Sharpening of all your garden machinery: current offers! • Ride-on Mowers Suppliers and installers of quality • Lawn Mowers 017683 62101 or 07956 140 335 uPVC products.

• Trusted reputation • Strimmers • FREE design & planning • Chainsaws Call us for a free consultaon. Call for a FREE quotation • Hedge Cutters • Huge choice of 017683 62343 Repairs to all construction power tools: Samples brought to your home or business. worktops, doors & • Drills • Wood saws Now supplying and fing custom made appliances • Stone saws • Cement Mixers Wooden Shuers. From a simple door swap to a Plus many more types of machinery full replacement kitchen... Just give us www.lakelandblinds.com Collection & Delivery Available Fully Insured [email protected] a call... lakelandblinds@bnternet.com Proud Call Deb’s on 07795516465 members of

June’s D R BROWN Gardening Service Eden Community Learning & Skills DECORATOR COURSES STARTING IN Autumn 2017 SUNNYSIDE, SHAP FREE Basic Maths & English courses plus GCSEs & ESOL CITY & GUILDS QUALIFIED Garden maintenance for all Season’s: FREE ICT Beginners, Internet Safety, ADVANCED CRAFTS ♦ PAINTING & PAPER HANGING Grass Cutting & Strimming Social Media, Introduction to Bookkeeping SPECIAL EFFECTS WORK ♦ Hedge & Shrub Trimming Also: GRAINING A SPECIALITY Dressmaking, French, Spanish, German COVING /CORNICE, ♦ Weeding & Digging GUEST HOUSES/INSURANCE WORK Jewellery-making as a Micro-Business, No Job too Large or Small Get Started with…...Drawing INTERIOR & EXTERIOR Private & Commercial Get Started with…...Acrylics DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

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One of the few true specialists with Newby End Farm, Newby, Pen- over 25 yrs experience & addional rith, Cumbria, CA10 3EX Need a helping hand to get online? specialist qualificaons - large city

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Tiling and Flooring ♦ Interior/exterior plastering Clipping, Trimming Minor electrics and Plumbing ♦ Removal of artex Bathing, Drying, ♦ Stud wall building Grooming, Hand Stripping, Interior and Exterior Painng ♦ Wall and floor Tiling Nails Clipped, Ears plucked, Anal Glands Refurbishment and general ♦ External painting

household repairs Your local plasterer for local needs. Collection Service Available: Pressure Washing (Paths, Drives, Dog sitting all day if you have to go to Paos etc.) Call for your free estimate. work.

If your requirements are not Licensed breeder of Labradoodle, Cockapoo, Tel: 01931 714909 Shi-Poos, Jackahuahua & Jack Russell pups. listed please ring and ask. Mob: 07813 717360 Open 7 days a week.

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39 40 LOCAL DIRECTORY RECTOR Revd Stewart Fyfe 01931 714 620 CURATE Revd Katharine Butterfield 01931 712 052 DEACON Revd Sandy Pearl 01931 714 564 READERS David Jones 01931 714 338 Sheila Clark 01931 714 238

BOLTON MEMORIAL HALL Bookings Christine Birkbeck 017683 61583 Secretary Christine Taylor 017683 62082 BOLTON PARISH COUNCIL Chairman Peter Griffiths 017683 61944 Clerk Shelagh Leyland 017683 62327 CLIBURN VILLAGE HALL Bookings Margaret Burne 01931 714 218 CLIFTON VILLAGE HALL Bookings [email protected] 07387 987941 CROSBY RAVENSWORTH Ward Councillor Joan Raine ([email protected]) 01931 715 351 CROSBY RAVENSWORTH VILLAGE HALL Bookings Freda Smith 01931 715 381 GREAT STRICKLAND PARISH COUNCIL Usually meets last Monday in month Clerk/Village Hall Bookings RuthTupling 01931 712 571 MAULDS MEABURN POST OFFICE Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am in the village hall MAULDS MEABURN VILLAGE INSTITUTE Bookings secretary Vanda Betts 01931 715 391

MORLAND PARISH COUNCIL Clerk Andrea Runkee 01768 881003 [email protected] MORLAND COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS Caroline Sterling ([email protected]) 01931 714 971 MORLAND & NEWBY VILLAGE HALL Secretary Julia Evans ([email protected]) 01931 714 158 MORLAND WARD COUNCILLOR Michael Tonkin ([email protected]) 01931 714 094 NEWBY POST OFFICE Open Thursdays 10am-4pm 01931 714 554 NEWBY PARISH MEETING Clerk Meg Hancock ([email protected]) 01931 714 432 KINGS MEABURN POST OFFICE Tuesday 12.30pm-5.30pm, 01931 714 256

(at the White Horse Inn) Wednesday12 noon-5.30pm, Friday 8.30am-1pm KINGS MEABURN VILLAGE HALL Bookings Carol Cross, Sycamore House 01931 714 607 BROWNIES Ann Longbone 01931 715 243 SLEAGILL PARISH MEETING Clerk Lucy Tonkin ([email protected]) 01931 714 094 NORTH WESTMORLAND NEWS Editor Sheila Clark ([email protected]) 01931 714 238 Advertising Manager Meg Hancock ([email protected]) 01931 714 432

The North Westmorland News welcomes items from readers and news from all eight parishes. However, we must reserve the right to edit any contribution and inclusion is subject to space being available. The views expressed are those of the contributors. and are not necessarily those of the Editor, the Newsletter or the Church.

As soon as one Newsletter goes to press, we start on the next, so please send material for the February 2018 issue as soon as you can: 7th January at the very latest . Material by email, with phone call to confirm arrival, to: [email protected]