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Monthly news and views of Christian Churches and community in the Rainbow Parish area; a Rainbow Parish production

October 2019

Big Vision Update Many thanks to everyone who has responded so far by completing the questionnaire either online or through the paper version delivered through letterboxes. It is not too late to add your views and opinions about how the Church build- Ten Competitions ings and their surroundings in the town can be used for Kirkby Lonsdale’s Chamber of Trade is joining in a community greater community benefit in the future. effort to stage ten competitions next year to benefit local We are very grateful for the feedback and responses which charities. It’s been proposed that the winners of ten different express a wide range of ideas and which will be put together competitions could nominate their favourite charity for a with the comments made by our congregations. It is clear that £500 donation. Various ideas are already being explored. the Church’s work and buildings hold a central part in the lives Some involve young v old, but the latest to surface is a fire of many in our community and it is our hope that The Big engine pull. Anyone interested in taking part, or who has a Vision can play a major role in helping to secure their future suggestion to make about a competition, should email Allan and broaden their use, for the benefit of all who all live in the Muirhead at [email protected] or leave a written town, or visit it. suggestion at the Visitor Information Centre at The Old Bank on Main Street, Kirkby Lonsdale. Our vision is that ‘the Churches, the surroundings and the Rectory buildings are creatively and sustainably utilised for KL WI the benefit of the local community, visitors and the Ministry and Mission of the Church’. Great News! Brand New WI for Kirkby Lonsdale. You may have seen The Big Vision team at the Kirkby Lonsdale Come and meet like-minded women at our second open Market in August. We held many interesting conversations afternoon which runs from 3pm to 8pm on Wednesday 2nd with visitors and locals and there will be further opportunities October 2019 at the Bective Room, Lunesdale Hall, Kirkby over the next months around the town to give us your views. Lonsdale. We will be welcoming new enquiries any time Our next step is to look at all the feedback, identify the key between 3pm and 8pm when you can chat to our WI Advisers themes and narrow these down to a range of options to inves- who will let you know all about what the WI has to offer and tigate in more detail, considering feasibility, sustainability, help get your new WI up and running. If you came along in affordability, and appropriateness amongst other factors. September, join us again at 7pm on 2nd October when we will be voting to open the WI. Further details from Our website www.thebigvision.org.uk contains information [email protected] WI Office: 01539 720921. about the project—we will add to this in the coming months. If you wish to make any further comments or enquire about Deadline for Nov AKL: Midday Tue 15 Oct any aspect of The Big Vision please have a word with one of the members of the Project Team- Rev Richard Snow, Rev Please email submissions to [email protected]. Editorial matters: Contact the editorial team at Wendy Thornton, Rev Anne Pettifor, Anne Foulerton, Merlin [email protected] Advertising: For classified Hibbs, David Dalgoutte, Mike Cunningham and Peter Gregson accounts, email [email protected]. For colour ads and all other advertising matters: email (chair). [email protected].

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Harvest Home

It’s that time of year again– the season of harvest Long standing charitable institutions such as the Royal festivals and harvest suppers – a time to pause and be Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI), more recent thankful – thankful to God and thankful to those who charities such as the Farming Community Network (FCN) work hard to ensure our successful common life. A time and the Addington Fund, even more recent ones such as to realise that we are relatively fortunate in this part of Forage Aid and the Cumbria Agricultural Chaplaincy – all the world and relatively fortunate at this point in history of which have arisen to meet a particular need at a - that we are not at the mercy of the weather, not likely particular time and which have developed as those to be affected by major natural disasters– there will still needs have changed. All are there to be called upon in be food in the supermarkets, still be water coming out of times of trouble and are able to help in various ways – the taps, still be light and warmth at the flick of a some financial and practical, others by providing a listen- switch….. ing ear and an ongoing walking alongside into an uncer- tain future…..if you need any information about any of That is not to say that we do not still feel the effects of these or want to help, please let me know and I’ll point adverse weather – too much rain (like this summer) or you in the right direction! too little rain (like last summer) can affect when our local harvests occur and how successful they are – and we can And if you are reading this early in October, one place to still be affected by the forces of nature in this country– come together with others to express our joint gratitude by flood and fire– remembering storm Desmond and and to celebrate our common life is the Harvest Supper the after effects that we are still rebuilding from and the (Hog Roast) and Ceilidh in St Mary’s Church on Saturday flash flooding in the Yorkshire Dales this August – and 5th October – come and see the Church in a whole new remembering the fires on the moorlands in Derbyshire light and make the most of the unique space – a space in and on Winter Hill last year. We act as though we are in which our community has gathered to give thanks for so total control at our peril!! But in the grand scheme of many things over the centuries and will hopefully contin- things, we are not as much at the mercy of the weather ue to gather for centuries to come. Tickets available as our forefathers were or as people are today in other from the Tourist Information Shop in Kirkby Lonsdale parts of the world, and that is something to be grateful and there will also be a chance to donate on the night to for. a couple of the charities mentioned above – FCN and the Cumbria Agricultural Chaplaincy. And when things here are not going so well there are support mechanisms to call upon – good neighbours and I look forward to seeing you there – bring your thanks charities, local and national. For our local farming com- and your dancing shoes! Anne Pettifor– Team Vicar munities there are several particular sources of help.

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Community Calling The Family Project always enjoys the start of a new term The basic structure is to have a variety of different activi- as it means the return of different school-based projects ties all related to a story in the Bible. The Bible story is and the renewal of good relationships, exciting conversa- retold throughout the activity time and then is acted out tions and the familiarity of the steady rhythm that school during the celebration time. The celebration is a time life can bring. Drop-In at St. Mary’s School in Kirkby Lons- where we share our achievements; what we are proud dale begins on the 16th September. This is a space for of making during the Messy Harvest event. After these any parents or guardians of children at St. Mary’s to things have been celebrated and the story has been act- come and have a cup of tea and a slice of cake at the end ed out, we gather together to share a meal. As I have of Monday afternoon from 2-3pm. mentioned in other blogs, I believe something special happens when people sit and eat alongside one another; We hope this space feels like a haven, a place where you barriers of shyness and awkwardness often disappear can come for a chat knowing someone is happy to see once a meal begins. It is at meals that golden conversa- you and is ready to listen. We are in the family room, tions occur. Kirkby Lonsdale Churches are known for located near the nursery and some of the family project providing good food and this will be no exception! Please team are there every Monday during term-time. If you come along and give this event a go. Afterwards, we are a new parent to the school do come along and say would welcome your insight into how to make this event hello. Drop-In can be a great way of getting to know oth- better as we hope to launch other forms of Messy events er parents and hear about family activities that are hap- soon. If you have always found church difficult but are pening locally. looking for a way of connecting with your local commu- Messy Harvest is also coming up on October 13th 3.30- nity and engage with faith in a new way this might be 5.30pm in Kirkby Lonsdale Methodist Church. As I write, something to try. we are currently in the middle of planning this event and Equally, if you are simply looking for a community, this as a team we are very excited. We are trying out this could be it. Please drop me a line with your thoughts, if form of gathering as we hope it will appeal to different you go/went to Messy Harvest, contact me: learning styles and ages whilst also creating a feeling of [email protected] community and belonging.

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THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND Mansergh: DCC Secretary: Mrs Sue Harrison, Belle Vue Farmhouse, Rainbow Team: Rector: Revd Richard Snow, The Rectory, Vicarage Mansergh, LA6 2EJ, 015242 72448, [email protected]. Lane, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2BA, 015242 72044, DCC Treasurer: Mrs Ann Humphries, The Gate House, Old Stable [email protected]. Team Vicar: Revd Wendy Thornton, Yard, Rigmaden, Mansergh, LA6 2ET, 015242 76526, The Vicarage, Vicarage Lane, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2BA, 015242 [email protected]. Churchwardens: Mrs Wendy Hadwin, 73570, [email protected]. Team Vicar: Revd Anne Mansergh Hall Farm, Mansergh, LA6 2EN, 015242 71397. Pettifor, Stonebeck, Fairbank, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2DU 015242 71904, [email protected]. Distinctive Deacon: Revd Sue Middleton: DCC Secretary and Treasurer: Mrs Anne Dehany, O'Loughlin, Elm Cottage, Elmsfield Lane, Holme, LA6 1RN, 015395 Smailthorn, Middleton, LA6 2LY, 015242 76075, 84028, [email protected]. [email protected]. Lay Readers: Mrs Liz Dew, 9 Burton Park, Burton in Kendal, LA6 1JB, 01524 781645, [email protected]; Mr Alan Cox, Stedman Preston Patrick: DCC Secretary: Mrs Valerie Kos; DCC Treasurer: Mrs House, 3 Hunter St, Carnforth LA5 9BP, 01524 735188, Tina Allen, 3 Gatebeck Cottages, Gatebeck, LA8 0HR, 015395 67687, [email protected]. Parish Administrator: Mrs Vicky Hazlett, [email protected]. Churchwardens: Mr Anthony Mason, Mount Parish Office, 1 Bective Road, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2BG, 015242 Pleasant, Gatebeck, LA8 0HS, 03301135289, 71320, [email protected]. PCC Lay Chair: Mr Merlin Hibbs, [email protected]; Mrs Sue Sanderson, The Old School, Low Fell House, Barbon, LA6 2LJ, 015242 76410,[email protected]. Knott Edge, Crooklands, LA7 7NR, 015395 66967, PCC Treasurer: Mr Robert Cass, 17 Mitchelgate, Kirkby Lonsdale, [email protected]. Carnforth, LA6 2BE, 015242 71218, [email protected]. C. OF E. SCHOOLS: St Mary’s Primary, Kendal Rd, Kirkby Lonsdale, Barbon: DCC Secretary: Mrs Mary Goldie, 11 The Maltings, Whitting- LA6 2DN, 015242 71334. St Patrick’s, Endmoor, Kendal, LA8 0HH, ton, LA6 2NJ, 015242 73839, [email protected]; DCC Treasurer: 015395 67388. Mr Roger Groves, Kemps Hill, Moorthwaite Lane, Barbon, LA6 2LP, 015242 76322, [email protected]. Churchwarden: Mr Charles CHURCHES IN LUNESDALE FAMILY PROJECT: Project Leader Miss Howarth, 3 School Lane, Barbon, LA6 2LP, 015242 76283, Lol Wood, 07413 689311, [email protected]. [email protected]. THE METHODIST CHURCH: Rev Wendy Thornton, Kendal Methodist Casterton: DCC Secretary: Mrs Gill Sykes, Old Manor, High Casterton, Circuit, 015242 73570 or mobile 07788 653 000, LA6 2SD, 015242 72143, [email protected]. DCC [email protected]. Treasurer: Mr Tom Herd, Casterton Cottage, Casterton, LA6 2SF, 015242 71203, [email protected]. Churchwarden: Stephen ST JOSEPH’S RC CHURCH: Back Lane, Kirkby Lonsdale. Sunday Evans, The Old Vicarage, Casterton, LA6 2SA, 07973 173546, Mass, 9am. During the week, as announced. Parish Priest Canon Luiz [email protected]. Ruscillo, The Presbytery, St Mary’s RC Church, Hornby. Tel. 015242 21246. Hutton Roof: DCC Treasurer: Mrs Paula Hall, Kilnerfoot, Hutton Roof LA6 2PQ, 015242 71268, [email protected] FRIENDS’ MEETING HOUSE: Preston Patrick Sundays 10.30, Warden 015395 61163. Brigflatts Sundays 10.30am, Warden 015396 20005. Kirkby Lonsdale: DCC Secretary: Ms Diane Nowell, 57 Fairgarth Drive, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2FB, 015242 73636, VOLUNTEER DRIVER SCHEME: 07788 52 25 11 [email protected]. DCC Treasurer: Mr Tom Herd, Casterton Cottage, Casterton, LA6 2SF, 015242 71203, CUMBRIA POLICE: Emergency 999, non-emergency 101 [email protected]. Churchwardens: Mrs Anne Foulerton, Gatelands, High Biggins, LA6 2NP, 015242 71281, Notes [email protected]; Mrs Maggie Venys, 8 Bective Road, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2BG, 07980 009162, [email protected].

Lupton: DCC Secretary: Mrs Eleanor Higton, Hill Crest, Cow Brow, Lupton, LA6 1PJ 015395 67521, [email protected]. DCC Treasurer: Mr Arthur Oakden, Tarnside House, Lupton, LA6 2PP, 015395 66945, [email protected]. Churchwardens: Mrs Margaret Lambert, Brow Head, Cow Brow, Lupton, LA6 1PJ, 015395 67478; Mrs Grace Lewis, Middle Fell House, Lupton, LA6 2QB, 015395 67406. The Book Lounge Kirkby Lonsdale Library I can’t quite believe I have now been open for a year! Libraries week: celebrating libraries in a digital world. Thanks to everyone for your support and to those Discovery afternoon Tues 8th Oct 1.30pm-3.30pm. generous people who have very kindly donated books. Come along for a coffee and chat, find out how to The shop has developed over the last 12 months from borrow eBooks and second-hand books and crafts to now stocking a wide eAudiobooks, digital range of book-related gifts and new books and organis- magazines and ing author events for schools. We’ve hosted coffee and online newspapers, mince pies at the start of the guided lantern walks at all FREE for library Christmas, as well as the Fairtrade coffee morning and members. the Irish Language café at the Fleadh. A busy year with Bring your device articles in the Westmorland Gazette, Lancashire Life and and we'll help set Radio Cumbria. Looking forward to my second year! you up. Thank you everyone, Valerie

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A Cappella Around The World NSPCC Quiz Thursday 10 and Saturday 12 October 7.30pm Kirkby Lonsdale District Committee of the NSPCC invite you to supper and a quiz on Friday 11 October 2019 at This A cappella live-looping duo from Canada was at 7.00 for 7.30pm start. This will be held in the Sports Hall, the Edinburgh Fringe using nothing but their voices Casterton/Sedbergh School, Casterton, LA6 2SG. Tickets: and live-looping techniques. Dylan Bell and Suba £15/head to include a 2-course supper and entry to the Sankaran cross musical boundaries to create a concert quiz. There will also be a bar and a raffle. This event is part of endless variety. Imagine Simon and Garfunkel of a county-wide synchronised quiz and there will be a crossed with a Bach 2-part invention or an acrobatic prize for the winning team at Casterton and also one for jazz melody combined with ancient Indian vocal per- the winning team within the county. Ideally teams should cussion or an 8-part vocal arrangement created by two be 6-8 members but we can help make up numbers. Tick- singers… and you’ll get a glimpse of what FreePlay has ets are available through www.trybooking.co.uk. to offer. The subtle richness of their music, of the hu- man voice, is apparent listening to them, and much For further information please call: Sally Figgins on 07767 richer live. 821756 or Sarah Gillibrand on 015242 71231. All proceeds from this event will go to the NSPCC. Every childhood is Their current album ‘Go Back Forward’ debuted at the worth fighting for. Adelaide Fringe, to rave reviews: http:// www.freeplayduo.com. The duo are international leaders in the a cappella world, having worked with leg- ends such as the Swingles, the Nylons, and the New York Voices. FreePlay continues their Go Back Forward world tour with stops in Canada, the US, Europe, the UK, China, India, and (back-by-popular-demand) returning to Australia and Japan in 2019. Casterton Village Hall: 7.30pm Thursday 10 October: £10 Adult / £8 Child: Tickets from Kirkby Lonsdale Tourist information Office or Matt on 07531 143 762 Fraser Hall, Cowan Bridge: 7.30pm Saturday 12 Octo- ber: £9 Adult / £6 Under 23s / £24 Family: Tickets from Kirkby Lonsdale Tourist information Office, Cowan Bridge Stores, Keith on 07738 291 734 or www.ticketsource.co.uk. Refreshments and bar available. Doors open at 7pm. Christmas Fair North West Cancer Research Our annual Christmas Fair and Coffee Morning will be held this year on 2nd November in the Lunesdale Hall, Kirkby Lonsdale from 10.00am to 12.00. We would like to invite you to come along. The usual stalls selling Christmas Cards, Gifts, Cakes, Books and Crafts will be there. Our Grand Raffle with excellent prizes, first prize £100.00, Tombola and small raffle will hopefully en- Barbon Antique Fair courage you to support our efforts to raise funds for North West Cancer Research. The antiques fair on the 7th September was another great success. Good footfall lots of new visitors to the area, even We fund research directly at Lancaster, Liverpool and a couple from Belgium, who had specifically visited the Bangor Universities and over 80% of everything we areas for the fair. Refreshments served by the Church- make goes to the research so please come along, meet mouse at Barbon were enjoyed by all. Some new vendors your friends and help us to fight cancer. with some absolutely fabulous items for sale, If you haven’t been yet, it’s one for the diary this month on 12 Please contact Daphne Peel for information 015242 October. Whether you want to visit or would like to be a 71432. vendor, we will glad to see you. Upcoming dates: 12 Oct, 9 Nov, 14 Dec.

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The Rotary Club of Lunesdale Friends of St Mary’s Another Rotary year has dawned and Miles Leadbetter The Friends of St. Mary’s are holding a coffee morning is the new District Governor at the helm. On 30th June on Saturday 5 October in St. Mary’s Church, 10.00 a.m. some members went to Barton Grange for the handover until 12 noon. There is no admission charge, just please from the outgoing Governor. The title of Miles's inaugu- leave a donation for your coffee and biscuits. There will ral speech was ‘Together We Can’. It was a thought- also be our usual high-quality cake stall! The church will provoking speech encouraging members to ‘Think have been decorated for Harvest Festival, and it also Differently’, especially in terms of recruitment and win- gives you a chance to have a close look at the new ning new members. Recruitment is a problem area for Welcome Table. all charity organisations in today’s busy world which On Sunday 13th October, Matins, at 11.00 a.m., will makes so many demands on our time. However it was include a dedication of the new welcome table in St so uplifting to hear about the many worthwhile causes Mary’s. We have commissioned this in memory of Eileen supported by Rotary, on all levels, making a positive Flight who was our founding Chairman and was Chair- contribution of help where, how and when it is needed man for many years. It would be lovely to see as many around the world. members of the Friends as possible, and for you to see At local level members have welcomed speakers each and appreciate this beautiful piece of woodwork. with a topic we are familiar with. There was a prolonged Bric-a-Brac stall question-and-answer session after each of the speakers. The Friends are holding their usually highly successful On 1 August Ben Cross, Manager of Booth’s Kirkby Lons- bric-a-brac stall over the weekend of the Christmas Fair, dale store, talked about the history of the company and this year we are open 6, 7 and 8 December. There will how it has grown to its present-day position. He also be coffee, tea and cakes available throughout the stressed how the company is keen to be involved in lo- three days; plus, on Saturday, we will be supporting Un- cal communities. On 8 August Sarah Garmin spoke wrapping Advent and serving soup at lunch. However, about the incredible work done by the Bendrigg this all depends on a supply of good quality bric-a-brac Trust. Andrea Toghy spoke about the charity shop in and for this I hope you will all do your annual check Bentham which raises money to help people suffering through cupboards and drawers, attics and cellars! I can from the condition Scoliosis or curvature of the spine. arrange collection or it can be left at the back of St. At the time of writing this article we look forward to an Mary’s after 1 November. evening of Jazz with High Society at the Victoria Institute Pre-loved Wedding Event Bentham. All proceeds from the evening will be divided between The Community Link Cafe Low Bentham and Saturday 26th October 2019, 12 noon - 3.00 pm, Hornby Age Concern High Bentham. As always, a big thank you Institute, Main Street, Hornby LA2 8JR. Looking for a to everyone for your support on this occasion when gorgeous outfit to wear to a wedding or have a lovely working together we are giving support where it is wedding outfit you wish to sell? Then this pre-loved needed in our local community. wedding event is for you! We are bringing together buyers AND sellers of pre-loved wedding outfits and acces- Lilian Barton sories for brides, grooms, best men, bridesmaids and Casterton WI guests. Don’t leave your wonderful clothing in the loft or wardrobe for the moths to eat, bring them out and give Casterton WI met on 4 September when various forth- them a recycled life!! For a small fee we will provide coming WI events were announced, including the space or a table in Hornby Institute for you to show off, annual Sedbergh Fun Quiz. The Centenary of Casterton to possible buyers, your vintage or nearly new wedding WI will be celebrated at the November meeting. outfits. You decide on the asking price and negotiate The speaker for the evening was auctioneer Michael with the buyer. Roberts from Penrith who spoke about his career before Tables for other items such as table decorations, centre valuing various items brought along by members. pieces, place settings etc. also available. For further in- The next meeting will be on Wednesday, 2 October, at formation contact Christine on 07548 250922. The event 7.30 p.m. in Casterton Village Hall, when well-known is to raise funds for repairs to Hornby Village Institute. flower arranger, Joan Bentley, will be giving a demon- stration entitled ‘Shades of Autumn’. This will be an Book Fair open meeting, and all are welcome. Meetings of Saturday 5 October at the Hornby Institute, 10.00am – Casterton WI are held on the first Wednesday of every 4.00pm. A wide range of second-hand, out of-print and month at 7.30 p.m. in Casterton Village Hall. antiquarian books for sale, also classical CDs – ring 01524 752968 for further details.

7 Monthly news and views of Christian Churches and community in the Rainbow Parish area; a Rainbow Parish production The [Lunesdale Hall] 100 Club View from the Bridge Each monthly Draw offers prizes of £25, £15 and £10 Janet Nuttall, our Tourist & Town Manager, gave a short respectively to the first three numbers selected at presentation to the Council meeting regarding the Town random. Guides Certification. Our volunteer guides are now fully trained and well qualified to meet the ever-demanding, Prize Draw Results – September 2019 diverse queries from our inquisitive visitors. It's a vital

role in the Town's P.R. and one that has now been 1st Prize (£25) Draw No. 29 addressed. Thank you all. 2nd Prize (£15) Draw No. 152 3rd Prize (£10) Draw No. 71 Rather than fill this article with the -on going projects in and around the Town that are still being pursued, I will The next Draw will be held on Wednesday 9th Oct 2019 keep that until the November issue when hopefully there in The Lunesdale Hall (prior to the Town Council will be some positive progress to report. I have often meeting). been met with ‘where are you from?’, ‘I can't place your For more information, or to request membership details, accent’, or ‘I can tell you're not a local lad’, so here fol- contact The Administrator: Cllr. G. Buswell Tel.: 71630 lows a very brief history of the man who is honoured to or e-mail: [email protected] serve Kirkby Lonsdale as Chairman of the Town Council. Big Sports Weekend Born and raised in Leicester, our family emigrated to Australia in the mid-50s, returning five years later to our 5 teams, 50 people, 8 sports, 1 day. Kirkby Lonsdale home city. After leaving school I sharpened my teeth in hosted the inaugural Big Sports Weekend on Saturday the world of building supplies, and in the late 60s joined 24th August 2019 which saw 50 people competing in what we now know as British Gas. A promotion in 1971 teams of 10 to be crowned the Big Sports Weekend and a move to Boston (together with my wife and two Champions 2019. The organiser, Kim Bradshaw of the children) found me as BG’s Technical Sales Rep. covering Lunesdale Sports Centre, Kirkby Lonsdale, has been all aspects of gas supplies - to domestic properties and formulating the idea for 10 years and together with help the design of central heating systems. I really enjoyed from sports clubs in and around town managed to make being involved in several major projects to supply gas to this a real community event. ‘We were lucky enough to outlying villages, for which I was proud to be named 2nd have some local companies sponsor the event which in the National Sales League. showed their belief in the idea. Without the help of Transform 2 Succeed Ltd, Thomson Hayton Winkley, In 1994 I was offered the chance to take redundancy; I Jones Plumbing & Heating Ltd and Hackney & Leigh the took the package, together with an extra sum to cover day would not have been as successful as it was. The the costs of retraining and chose to get my HGV licence, Town Council also donated £100 worth of prizes, which I did. I set up my own courier service which I oper- together with Lunesdale Home & Garden – so you can ated for nearly 10 years. However, my wife's health was see it really was a community event’. declining and I preferred to be home rather than on the road. Sadly, she died in her mid-50’s, and by then our Activities took place at various venues around the town children had flown the nest. including the Lunesdale Sports Centre, Kirkby Lonsdale Bowling Club, Kirkby Lonsdale Golf Club, Casterton Golf I filled the gap in my life and travelled- 'did' the Panama Club and KLRUFC. It is planned that this will become an Canal, sailed the Amazon River and snorkelled in the annual event with more sports being included and the Caribbean. Then I discovered Kirkby Lonsdale! I was lucky number of competitors growing. The 2019 Champions enough to meet Lesley here (she wooed me North with a were ‘Hotshots’ with a total score of 612. Photos of the promise of Christmas Dinner) and within the year we day were taken by Robin Ree and are available to view were married in the Methodist Church and my furniture on our Facebook page. was stacked in her garage! Save the Children I still follow my passion of steam railways whenever I can and really enjoy the opportunity of working alongside We are looking for wonderful people to come and join other Town Councillors as your representative. Kirkby our Kirkby Lonsdale team. So, if you have a few hours to Lonsdale is a great place to live, but what really makes it spare, whether weekly, fortnightly or monthly, we special is you – the residents, visitors, traders and the would love to hear from you. Please do get in touch. Pop whole community that pulls together to make it so. in to the shop and say hello or call Hannah Ellis on 0747121542; email [email protected]. Thank you everyone. I really feel ‘at home’ here. You’ll be helping children in the UK and overseas. You’ll Cllr Geoffrey Buswell, Chairman, Kirkby Lonsdale Town gain new skills, boost your CV and make new friends. Council

8 Monthly news and views of Christian Churches and community in the Rainbow Parish area; a Rainbow Parish production Cllr Suzie Pye Herdwork Months of organising, planning, and anticipation in the If you work from home but often find yourself wishing build up to the Tour of Britain coming through our area you had access to a smart office environment where you on 10 September was over in the blink of an eye. Kirkby could connect with other professionals and meet clients Lonsdale looked simply stunning, and the schools, busi- without tying yourself to a restrictive contract, Herdwork nesses, and residents who lined the streets to cheer and could be the perfect solution. Situated in a fabulous loca- wave their flags really reflected our close community. tion at Underley Business Park, just outside Kirkby Thanks and congratulations must be given to Cumbria Lonsdale, Herdwork provides stylish and flexible office County Council who have worked tirelessly, and to SLDC accommodation in a stunning rural setting with a variety who supported what has been without doubt, a huge of co-working options designed to suit every budget. success. Warm and welcoming, Herdwork incorporates airy open spaces with desks, sofas and tables, as well as enclosed We are all familiar with the Citizens Advice Bureau. But if office areas suitable for small teams working together. I were to ask you how they are funded, would you There’s a communal kitchen, rest rooms and a cosy know? Most will assume (as I did until a few months ago) library, as well as bookable meeting rooms– all available that the CAB are funded by central government. But no, round the clock, with everything controlled by a simple they are actually a charitable organisation, staffed large- app. Parking is safe and plentiful. A month’s hot desking ly by volunteers, who have to apply for their own grants costs just £200 with no long-term commitment required. and organise their own fundraising events. They have Perfect for freelancers, entrepreneurs and flexible just celebrated their 80 year anniversary, having given businesses. For more information or to arrange a visit, their first piece of advice the day after World War II call 07395 790030 or email [email protected]. began, on 4 September 1939. And they are still giving www.herdwork.co.uk. Join the reverse commute! advice today: on everything from Universal Credit, to renting issues and unmanageable debt. For those people Search for a Brown Owl who use their services, they really are a lifeline – some- Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young times literally. So please remember to support them women in the UK, giving a space where they can be whenever you get the opportunity. themselves, have fun, build brilliant friendships, gain If there is anything I can help personally with, as always, valuable life skills and make a positive difference to their please do not hesitate to get in touch: lives and their communities. 4th Kirkby Lonsdale Brown- [email protected] or telephone on ies are on the lookout for a new unit leader. Two assis- 07584528462 tant leaders currently look after our 16 Brownies but in Jumble Sale order to maintain the unit’s future, a Brown Owl needs recruiting. If you or someone you know can volunteer to Kirkby Lonsdale Brass Band Jumble Sale make a difference to our young people, please register Saturday 26th October your interest at www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or email [email protected]. Lunesdale Hall 2.00 - 4.00pm Age UK Arts and Crafts Fair Walking Netball. Weekly sessions on Thursdays at Preston Patrick Quaker Meeting House from 2-4pm on Lunesdale Sports Centre, Queen Elizabeth School from Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October. Tea, coffee and 5pm- 6pm (term time only). £2 per session. Contact Kim cake available. Bradshaw, Sports Coordinator on 07966 55 6944. Haffner Orchestra We will be holding a free Afternoon Tea Dance on Friday Saturday 2 November 2019, 7.30pm, Great Hall, 8 November 2pm-4pm at Burton Memorial Hall with the Lancaster University band Rawthay Rhythm. An afternoon of music, singing, Conductor: Jonathan Lo. Soloist: Leland Chen. Leader: dance and of course cake! No need for a partner, just Julian Cann. Pre-concert talk: Leland Chen at 6.30pm come and enjoy the atmosphere and music. Booking is preferred, please ring 01539 728118 to find out more. Offenbach– Overture to La Belle Hélène Bruch – Scottish Fantasy Age UK Gentle Exercise Class on Tuesdays from 11am-12 Sibelius – Symphony no. 1 noon in the Bective Room at the Lunesdale Hall in Kirkby Lonsdale. Come along and try this chair-based exercise Adult: £14.50. 18 yrs. and under: Free. Students and class followed by tea and chat. It will help to improve benefit claimants: £5 on the door your mobility, muscle strength and balance. Only £2.50 Buy online: www.haffnerorchestra.org. Ring: 01524 To find out more, or if you would like to volunteer for us 582394 (credit card sales) please call us on 01539 728118 .

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Kirkby Lonsdale Produce Show CHILDREN’S CUP O-5 YEARS for the most points in the children’s 0-5 years category: Awarded to both Bethany Sapsford and Thomas Kirkby Lonsdale Gardening Association hosted yet another successful Johnson. Flower and Vegetable Show highlighting the community’s passion, skills and knowledge in horticulture and home industries. With 427 CHILDREN’S CUP 6-10 YEARS for the most points in children’s 6-10 exhibits, the Lunesdale Hall was filled on Saturday August 17th with a years category: Awarded to Annie Johnson. superb standard of flowers, vegetables, home-baking, handicrafts, CHILDREN’S CUP 11-15 YEARS for the most points in children’s 11-15 painting and photography. Despite the recent wet and windy years category: Awarded to both Lois Venys and Helen Haygarth. weather in the lead up to the Show the tables were overflowing with exhibits. In particular, it was pleasing to see so many fantastic SPECIAL PRIZE (given by Lunesdale Home & Garden) for the best exhibits in the Children’s Classes. exhibit in Class 25 - Any other vegetable: Awarded to Peter Raven. Elizabeth Muirhead, President of the Association, was ‘confident the PRESIDENT'S SPECIAL PRIZE for most points in the Children’s Classes: high standard of the exhibits would test the judges to their limits and Awarded to Annie Johnson. thanked everyone associated with this year’s Annual Show for BANKSIAN MEDAL Awarded to the winner of the most points, or making it an event that reflects the hard work done in our gardens most money in prizes, in the horticultural classes. Awarded to Barba- and/or allotments throughout the year and which is so well support- ra Dale. ed by our local community’. For the full list of winners in all Classes, please see below: The Show’s success is owing to: the Show Team, Barbara Dale and Maureen Dwyer, the Association’s Committee and the many others V E G E T A B L E A N D F R U I T C L A S S E S who kindly volunteered their expertise, time and support. Particular 1 Four White potatoes – Linda Ashworth thanks to the judges for taking time out of their busy schedules to 2 Four Coloured Potatoes – Murray Cuthbert-Rudon award the following cups, trophies and prizes: 3 Four Onions – Linda Ashworth KLGA SILVER CUP for the best exhibit in Class 1 - Four Potatoes - 4 Four Red Onions – Linda Ashworth White: Linda Ashworth 5 Five Pickling Eschalots – Paul Smith 6 Five Large Pickling Eschalots – Paul Smith THE ROBINSON MEMORIAL TROPHY for the best exhibit in Class 3 - 7 Six Pods Peas – Roger Taylor Four Onions: Awarded to Linda Ashworth. 8 Six Pods Broad Beans – Peter Raven MR R DOWNHAM CUP 1 for best exhibit in Class 8 - Six pods of Broad 9 Six French Beans – Maureen Dwyer Beans: Awarded to Peter Raven. 10 Six Runner Beans – Roger Taylor MR R DOWNHAM CUP 2 for best exhibit in Class 18 - One truss of 11 Three Beetroot – Edward Begg Tomatoes: Awarded to Margaret Dickinson. 12 Three Courgettes – Liz Neale 13 Three Carrots – Edward Begg KLGA CHALLENGE TROPHY for Class 28 - Single Specimen Bloom or 14 One Vegetable Marrow – Peter Raven Spike (excluding Roses): Awarded to Margaret Haygarth. 15 One Cucumber – Edward Begg SILVER ROSE BOWL for the best exhibit in Class 29 - Single Specimen 16 One Head Lettuce – Peter Raven Rose: Awarded to Grace Lewis. 17 Three Radishes – Edward Begg 18 One Truss Tomatoes – Margaret Dickinson FREDDY FRENCH CUP for the best exhibit in Class 33 - Bowl of Flow- 19 Six Tomatoes (not Cherry) – Margaret Dickinson ers, any cut bloom (minimum 6 varieties): Awarded to Katrina Sin- 20 Six Cherry Tomatoes – Liz Neale clair. 21 Two Sticks Rhubarb – Barbara Dale 22 Five Cooking Apples – Tim Burnett THE DALE TROPHY K.L.G.A. for bowl of Dahlias Class 34 - Barbara Dale 23 Five Dessert Apples – Tim Burnett W H PEARSON CUP for best exhibit in Class 43 - Three Spikes Phlox: 24 Any Other Fruit – Tim Burnett Awarded to Margaret Haygarth. 25 Any Other single Vegetable – Peter Raven 26 One Malformed Fruit or Vegetable – Margaret Dickinson 2012 KIRKBY LONSDALE TOWN COUNCIL CUP 27 FUN CLASS - Longest Runner Bean – Peter Raven for the best exhibit in Class 67 - Any outdoor container with one or more plants: Edward Begg F L O W E R S THE FISHWICK TROPHY for the best exhibit in the Pot Plant Section: Awarded to Roger Taylor. 28 Single Specimen - bloom or spike – Margaret Haygarth 29 One single specimen Rose – Grace Lewis MR & MRS GOAD CUP for best exhibit in the Floral Art Section: 30 One spray of floribunda Roses – Sue Turner Awarded to Katrina Sinclair. 31 Three single stem Roses – no first prize THE KLGA HANDICRAFTS CUP for the best exhibit in the Handicrafts 32 Up to 5 stems of one type of Flowering Shrub – Roger Taylor Section: Awarded to Linda Ashworth. 33 Bowl of mixed Flowers (min 6 varieties) – Katrina Sinclair 34 Bowl of Dahlias – Barbara Dale KIRKBY LONSDALE GARDENING ASSOCIATION CUP for most points in 35 Bowl of Herbaceous Perennial Flowers – Margaret Haygarth Home Industries Sections: Awarded to Linda Ashworth. 36 Vase of Flowers - not otherwise scheduled - one colour – THE RICHARD GARNETT MEMORIAL TROPHY for most points in Mem- Margaret Haygarth bers' Vegetable Classes: Awarded to Peter Raven. 37 One Vase Sweet Peas – Maureen Dwyer 38 Vase of 12 stems mixed Annuals – Linda Ashworth MISS SHEILA DAWSON CUP, plus THE BLUE RIBBON for the BEST 39 Six heads of Fuchsias – Katrina Sinclair HORTICULTURAL EXHIBIT IN THE SHOW: Awarded to Roger Taylor. 40 Three stems of Antirrhinums – Maureen Dwyer THE CROMPTON MEMORIAL TROPHY for the winner of the most 41 Vase of Grasses (min 5 stems) – Edward Begg points in the Show: Awarded to Maureen Dwyer. 42 Three stem Gladioli – Linda Ashworth 43 Three stems Phlox – Margaret Haygarth 44 Three heads of Hydrangeas – Pat Nicholson

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45 Three stems of any Annual not scheduled: no entries 94 One jar Jelly – Murray Cuthbert-Rudon 46 Three stems of any Perennial not scheduled –Maureen Dwyer 95 One jar Marmalade – Briony Hacking 47 Five stems of Asters – Maureen Dwyer 96 One jar Chutney – Jane Nelson 48 Six Calendulas – Maureen Dwyer 97 One jar Piccalilli – no entries 49 Six heads of Pansies, or Violas – Maureen Dwyer 98 A Bottle of home-made alcoholic beverage – Maureen Dwyer 50 Most fragrant single Rose – Liz Neale 99 A Bottle of home-made non-alcoholic – Maureen Dwyer 51 In a vase, show a collection of cut foliage, berried or flowering shrubs and/or trees, from Exhibitor’s own garden/ P H O T O G R A P H Y & P A I N T I N G allotment. (NOT more than eight stems; NOT arranged for 100 Photograph of a ONE FARM ANIMAL – Alexander Mezurak effect) – Barbara Dale 101 Photograph of UP THE GARDEN PATH – Alexander Mezurak 102 Photograph of a BLUE flowers, taken 1st Aug – Helen Dodd 103 A painting of a TREE– Janet Neal P O T P L A N T S

52 Fuchsia (in a 13cm pot) – Barbara Dale H A N D I C R A F T S 53 Begonia - Fibrous Rooted – Amorelle Hughes 54 Begonia - Tuberous – Roger Taylor 104 A Christmas Card - hand-drawn or painted – Linda Ashworth 55 Impatiens (New Guinea Hybrid) – Liz Neale 105 Any other Greetings Card – Janet Neal 56 Pelargonium (Geranium) in a 13cm pot – Barbara Dale 106 A Poem written in Calligraphy – no entries 57 Pelargonium (Geranium) in a 25cm pot – Liz Neale 107 A home-made pin cushion – Maureen Dwyer 58 African Violet – No entries 108 An article of Embroidery – Jane Burnett 59 One Fern – Margaret Haygarth 109 A piece of Cross-Stitch – J Durant 60 An Annual grown in a pot – no first prize awarded 110 A piece of Tapestry or Canvas Work – no entries 61 House Plant, Flowering – Sue Turner 111 A piece of Patchwork - not bed quilt – Doreen Oxley 62 House Plant, Foliage – Amorelle Hughes 112 Hand-knitted item – PLAIN knit – Jacqueline Wharton 63 Pot Plant - Specimen Herb - in a pot – no entries 113 Hand knitted item – FANCY knit – Linda Smith 64 Pot Plant - Specimen Cactus – Amorelle Hughes 114 A Crocheted item – Jane Roberts 65 Pot Plant - Specimen Succulent — Linda Ashworth 115 A Cushion – J Durant 66 Container Plant - NOT Trailing and not otherwise scheduled - 116 A Bag or Purse – Josephine MacDonald in a pot – Edward Begg 117 A piece of jewellery – Josephine MacDonald 67 Any Outdoor Container with one or more plants - This class 118 Weaving - any article – no entries may be staged in the Institute Garden, but if there is space it 119 A home-made pinny apron – Maureen Dwyer can be indoors – Edward Begg 120 A Felted item – Linda Ashworth 121 A Christmas Tree Decoration – J Durant 122 A Box - any craft, any material – Doreen Oxley F L O R A L A R T 123 Any hand-made article, not listed – Josephine MacDonald 68 An arrangement of foliage and/or flowers, in a basket – 124 Any hand-made item made from metal, wood or stone – Barbara Dale Shirley Atkinson 69 An arrangement using NO flowers only various colours of foliage – Katrina Sinclair C H I L D R E N ’ S C L A S S E S 70 A floral arrangement in a Tea Cup and saucer – Maureen Dwyer (Open Class up to Age 5) 71 "Small is Beautiful" – Katrina Sinclair 125 A Flower arrangement in a jam jar – Bethany Sapsford 126 A decorated plant pot (approx. 15cms) – Thomas Johnson 127 A Dinosaur made from fruit or vegetables – Anna Fowler C O O K E R Y 128 A painting of a Space Rocket – Bethany Sapsford 72 One White Loaf – John Schofield (Open Class Age 6-10) 73 One Brown Loaf – Linda Ashworth 129 A flower arrangement in a mug – Annie Johnson 74 Any other bread – John Schofield 130 A hand-made Space Rocket – Clara Jones 75 One Fruit Loaf – Linda Ashworth 131 Three pieces of Rocky Road tray bake – Annie Johnson 76 Four Plain Scones – Diana Flight 132 A handwritten copy of a poem – Annie Johnson 77 Three decorated Cup Cakes – A Furness (Open Class Age 11-15) 78 Four Ginger Biscuits – Emily Sapsford 133 A hand-tied posy recycling – no entries 79 Gingerbread – Maureen Dwyer 134 A hand-made Space Rocket – no entries 80 Round of Shortbread – Jennifer Thompson 135 Three pieces of Chocolate Brownies – Helen Haygarth 81 4 pieces of Tray Bake from rectangular tin – Shirley Atkinson 136 A photograph of a pet – Lois Venys 82 Bakewell Tart – Linda Ashworth 137 THE SPECIAL (Open Class – each year we have a category 83 An Apple Pie – Alan Cox relating to Something Topical) 84 Lemon Drizzle Cake – Emily Sapsford 85 Sandwich Cake with filling – Maureen Dwyer To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Landing on the 86 Chocolate Cake, with filling (without sugar coating) - made in Moon: one tin – Pat France Any hand-made item made from a material of your choice – Audrey 87 Rich Fruit Cake (undecorated) – no entries Phillips 88 Savoury Flan or Quiche – Shirley Atkinson Provided by Rosalind Buckland, Show Secretary, Annual Flower and 89 One jar Raspberry Jam – Alan Cox Vegetable Show, Kirkby Lonsdale Gardening Association. 90 One jar Blackcurrant Jam – Grace Lewis 91 One jar Strawberry Jam – Briony Hacking Please see a few pictures from the day on Page 17. 92 One jar Jam - any other variety – Alan Cox 93 One jar Lemon Cheese – Jennifer Thompson

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3 Thu Kirkby Lonsdale 10.30am Holy Communion 20 Sun TRINITY 18 4 Fri Middleton 6.30pm Harvest Service Kirkby Lonsdale 8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Holy Communion 6 Sun TRINITY 16 6.30pm Evensong Kirkby Lonsdale 8.30am Holy Communion Preston Patrick 9.30am Morning Service 11.00am Harvest Service Lupton 9.30am Morning Service 6.30pm Evensong Barbon 10.30am Holy Communion Preston Patrick 9.30am Family Service KL Methodist Church 10.30am Morning Service led by Lupton 9.30am Holy Communion Rev Wendy Thornton Barbon 10.30am Harvest Service Cowan Bridge Methodist 11.00am Harvest Morning Service KL Methodist Church 10.30am Harvest Service with with Tomlinson followed by Juliet Burd of the Kendal Circuit Jacob’s Join Lunch 7.00pm Sunday@Seven with worship, speaker and food! 24 Thu Kirkby Lonsdale 10.30am Holy Communion Cowan Bridge Methodist 11.00am Communion Service led by Rev Wendy Thornton 27 Sun BIBLE SUNDAY Kirkby Lonsdale 8.30am Holy Communion 10 Thu Kirkby Lonsdale 10.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Family Service

Preston Patrick 9.30am Holy Communion 13 Sun TRINITY 17 Casterton 10.30am Holy Communion Kirkby Lonsdale 8.30am Holy Communion Hutton Roof 11.00am Holy Communion 11.00am Matins Barbon 10.30am Morning Service Preston Patrick 9.30am Holy Communion Lupton 7.00pm Rainbow Service Barbon 10.30am Holy Communion KL Methodist Church 10.30am Morning Service with Hutton Roof 11.00am Morning Service Stephen Hitchcock of the Mansergh 11.00am Holy Communion Kendal Circuit Casterton 6.30pm Harvest Service Cowan Bridge Methodist 11.00am Morning Service with KL Methodist Church 10.30am Communion Service Mrs Barbara Fryers 4.00pm Messy Harvest

7.00pm ‘Focus’ 31 Thu Kirkby Lonsdale 10.30am Holy Communion Cowan Bridge Methodist 11.00am Morning Service with

Maureen Timmis (The type of service may change after AKL goes to print -

Please check church notice boards for up to date information) 17 Thu Kirkby Lonsdale 10.30am Holy Communion

19 Sat Kirkby Lonsdale 4.00pm Treasure Chest

Bereavement Support Group Kirkby’s Summer of Music The Bereavement Group meets in St Mary’s Church for What a musically eventful summer we have had! First, Coffee and Chat monthly on Thursday mornings came the Beer Festival, then the Kirkby Lonsdale Festival from 11am to 12 noon. Upcoming dates are: 17th of Music and then the Fleadh. All great successes. October, 14th November, 12th December and 16th This year’s KL Festival of Music brought thirty-one hours January 2020. The group is open to all who have of live music to venues and streets around town. suffered bereavement and is an opportunity to share Performances ranged from classical guitar to ukulele experiences and to support each other in the journey bands, jazz to blues, a choral concert and much more. with grief. If you have any questions or would like more This year we introduced some new sessions, including a information please ask or call me on 015395 84028 or Young Musicians’ Stage and an outdoor performance in email [email protected]. the churchyard. Fortunately, the sun shone! Bouncefest The organisers would like to take this opportunity to The Lunesdale Sports Centre is proud to host Bouncefest give a big thanks to all of the musicians and singers who this October half term. Lots of inflatable fun for ages gave so freely of their time and talents, to the venues 0 - 12 from Wednesday 23rd October to Saturday 26th around town for the warm hospitality they offered and October. Three-hour sessions start at 10am or 2pm - £8; to the many folks and businesses for their generous 1.5 hour sessions start at 10am, 11:30am, 2pm or raffle prizes. A good musical time was had by all and in 3:30pm - £6.50 Maximum age 12 years. There is a the process, we raised more than £1,400 for St. John’s separate toddler area and adults free when accompany- Hospice. ing children. Tickets available at: David Sapsford www.hardysoftplayhire.co.uk .

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Barbon October at 8pm and includes food at half time. Our next Jumble Sale is at 2pm on Saturday 19 October. Funds to Thank you to Rector Richard and his team for maintain- church at Lupton. ing our 10.30am service each week. We are very grateful that at St Bartholomew’s you can experience a variety of Middleton services with communion on two Sundays in the month According to the emails and feedback, the Afternoon Tea or Matins or a Rainbow Morning service on the other with Songs and Poetry was a huge success. Everyone two. If one of these is your favourite come along and enjoyed joining in singing with the Sedbergh Songsters join us followed by coffee, biscuits and a chat. and listening to the very poignant poems of Eileen Todd The church has been full to capacity and to overflowing and George Watson. Thank you to everyone who con- for two recent funerals of Mr Fred Hodgson and Mrs tributed to the amazing buffet, and those who worked Betty Lord. Genuinely occasions for true celebration of on the day to create such a wonderful occasion. long lives well lived. Both great supporters of the village Unfortunately, with the lack of volunteers and awful of Barbon, Betty being the main stay of St Bartholo- weather, we haven’t been able to cut the grass in the mew’s church for many years where Fred always Church grounds. The Harvest Service will be held on Fri- enjoyed singing ‘some good hymns’. They will be sadly day 4 October at 6:30pm in the Church. There will be missed. then be a break for a cup of tea/coffee before the Sale of Produce. We look forward to seeing you at the Domino Barbon W.I. members were welcomed by President Judy drive and Potato Pie Supper which will be held in Barbon Nicholson and after a short business meeting when plans Village Hall on 15 November. for a celebration afternoon tea, to mark the 100 year anniversary were announced, she introduced Melissa Mansergh Sinden Gray, an accomplished public speaker who On Friday, 25th October there will be an illustrated talk entertained with a lively illustrated talk about the life entitled ‘The Splendour of the Settle-Carlisle Railway’ and times of Josephine Baker. Please come and join us given by David Alison in Mansergh Community Hall. This on Tuesday 8 Oct at 7.30pm to hear Ann-Marie Michel will cover a brief history of the line followed by a pictori- tell us about Art and the First World War. al journey along it from south to north taking in viaducts, Lupton stations, steam trains and plenty of scenery. 7.30pm, all welcome, tickets on the door. On Saturday, 5 October Repairs to the wall above the church door which was there will be a Jumble Sale in the Lunesdale Hall from insecure and pressing down on the door is now com- 2.00pm in aid of St Peter's, Mansergh. Donations may be plete, so church is open again. Dances at Whittington left at the Bective Road entrance on the day of the sale. have re-started. Funds from the dances support finances at church. The next dance will take place on Saturday 5

LVCS Lune Valley Pool Cumbria Wildlife Trust It is just a year since the pool in Hornby was re-opened Winter talks are held in the Bective Room at the Lunes- following a technical refurbishment and superb dale Hall. Entry is just £2.50 and includes refreshments. modernisation by community volunteers. The first LVCS Wednesday 23rd October 7.30pm - 9.00pm AGM will be held on Tuesday 15 October in the Hornby A History of Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve - David Institute at 7.30 pm. Harpley, the Trust's Conservation Manager, will give an This most valuable Lune Valley asset needs the support illustrated talk about the history & successful restoration of the community to survive and prosper. Please come of Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve. This raised bog is along, meet the team and tell us what you think. managed by the Trust and is a good example of a rare We would like to see a full house so that we can discuss and internationally threatened habitat. and approve our plans for the future. Any matters to be Wednesday 27th November 7.30pm - 9.00pm raised at the AGM should be submitted to Bob McGachie The story of Eycott Hill Nature Reserve - Find out what Chair of LVCS: [email protected]. makes this wonderful, peaceful upland so special at this Even if you can’t make it to the AGM do please keep in illustrated talk by Nichola Jackson. Learn how Eycott Hill touch. Call in anytime or check our website Nature Reserve has been developed over the 5-year pro- www.lunevalleypool.com or Facebook page. ject funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Please contact Roger Neale on 015242 41155 for info.

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14 Monthly news and views of Christian Churches and community in the Rainbow Parish area; a Rainbow Parish production

Kirkby Lonsdale Chamber of Trade Sweet Shop Specialist Services Members Directory Pease consider joining. 015242 71570 Around Kirkby Lonsdale (AKL) You can’t be part of the new MyKL scheme Food, Drink & Accommodation 07779 728206 unless you’re a CoT member. Avanti (Restaurant & bar) Checkpoint Safety (Wheel Nut Safety Shops 015242 73500 Products) Abrahams Store The Barbon Inn 015242 71200 015242 72299 015242 76233 Community & Seasonal Engineering The Bath House (Fragrance, skincare & The Copper Kettle (Restaurant & guest (Electrical engineers & Christmas bathing) house) decorations) 015242 73189 015242 71714 015395 67521 The Book Lounge (Secondhand books & The Crossing Point Café The Fairbank Society (Supported coffee shop) 015242 98050 Independent Living) 015242 72319 Devil’s Bridge Snacks 015242 71077 The Card Gallery (Cards & gifts) Tel not available Just Company (Companions for the 015242 71237 Hipping Hall (Hotel & Restaurant) elderly) Carr & Bleasdale (Home furnishings & 015242 71187 015242 72919 fabrics) The Highwayman (Restaurant) Kirkby Lonsdale Brewery 015242 71261 015242 73338 015242 72221 Chocolat (Speciality chocolates, home of Mill Brow House (B & B & self catering Love Beauty the Enchanted Chocolate Mine) accommodation) 015242 73520 015242 72830 015242 71615 Lunesdale Hall (Community facility) Dales Butchers Number FortyFour (Café) 015242 71618 015242 71278 015242 72160 Mindful Yoga & Shiatsu Edge Of The World (Outdoor clothing, The Orange Tree (Hotel, restaurant & 07483 214210 footwear & lifestyle fashion) pub) Northern Print Distribution 015242 71390 015242 71716 015242 73907 Encanto (Lifestyle boutique & interior Plato’s (Restaurant & bar) Oglethorpe, Sturton & Gillibrand design) 015242 74180 (Solicitors) 015242 72288 The Royal Barn (Bar & venue) 015242 71388 H.T. News (Newsagents) 015242 71918 Orchard Financial Planning 015242 71357 The Royal Hotel (Hotel and Restaurant) 015395 67129 Just n So (Quality interiors and gifts) 015242 71966 QEStudio (Studio School) 015242 71464 The Sun Inn 015242 71275 Kirkby Lonsdale Visitor Information & 015242 71965 Sew What? (Sewing & embroidery) Gift Shop Whoop Hall Hotel 07766 711288 015242 97177 015242 71284 Stuart Brown Graphic Design La Maison (Lifestyle emporium) Self Catering Accommodation 07887 958103 015242 71223 Absoluxe Suites Toubas (Unisex Hair Salon) Little Owls Emporium (traditional toy 07944 414565 015242 74333 shop and children’s playroom) Darcy House Wagtail Catering (Catering & home food 015242 71588 07968 463166 delivery service) Little Walkers (Children’s shoes) Holly Tree Cottage 01524 740955 015242 72726 07837 244 659 The Wright Design (Architects) Lunesdale Bakery Jasmine Cottage 015242 71697 015242 71296 0191 478 3456 Sports Clubs Lunesdale Home, Garden & Hardware Mill House Cottages Kirkby Lonsdale Golf Club 015242 72751 015242 76500 07779 76365 Parma Violet (Gift & homewares) New House Caravan Park Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Club 015242 72585 015242 71590 015242 71570 Post Office Woodclose Caravan Park 015242 71233 015242 71597 Sienna Jewellery Underley Holiday Cottages 015242 72121 015242 72669

15 Monthly news and views of Christian Churches and community in the Rainbow Parish area; a Rainbow Parish production Dates for your Diary

(KLLH KL Lunesdale Hall; AVH Arkholme Village Hall; KLMH Kirkby Lons- Oct dale Methodist Hall; BVH Barbon Village Hall; CVH Casterton Village Hall; CSP Casterton School Pavilion; WVH Whittington Village Hall; Tue 1 Coffee Morning, Middleton Church, 10-11.30am HRVH Hutton Roof Village Hall; MCH Mansergh Community Hall MONDAY Wed 2 WI Open Meeting, KLLH, 3-8pm 1:30-3:30 pm Over 50s Monday Club (1st/3rd WOM) KLLH 6:00-7:30pm Brownies – KLMH Thu 3 Tech Thursday, Churchmouse at Barbon, 10.30-12 6:15-7:15pm Beavers - St Mary’s Primary School 6:00-7:30pm Cubs - CVH Fri 4 Harvest Service, Middleton Church, 6.30pm 6:00-8:00pm Scouts - HRVH (fortnightly) 7:30-9:00pm Bible study group - KLMH Sat 5 Jumble Sale, KLLH, 2pm 8-10pm Barbon Bowling Club (Mon & Thur) - BVH TUESDAY Dance at Whittington, 8pm 9.30-10.45 Mindful Yoga AVH

9:30am Ecumenical Prayer Group – KL St Marys Church Book Fair, Hornby Institute, 10am-4pm 9:30-11:30am Baby/Toddler Group (Tue & Fri) – CSP Friends coffee morning, St Mary’s 10am-12 10am Baby Clinic & Edward Bear (4th WOM) St Mary’s Church 10:30-12:00 Sight Advice Support Group (2nd WOM) – KLMH Sun 6 Photo training, KLLH, 1.30-3.30pm 11:00-12:00 Age UK gentle exercise KLLH 11.15-12.30 Mindful Meditation (& Chi Gong warm up) AVH Mon 7 Author Talk, KL Library, 2pm 12:30pm Over 50s Lunch Club (3rd WOM) The Orange Tree 2:15-3pm Contemp. Julian Prayer (3rd WOM) – KL St Joseph’s Tue 8 Barbon WI talk, BVH, 7.30pm 2-4pm Lunesdale Quilters (term time only) - BVH 2-5:00pm Barbon Bridge Club – BVH Discover afternoon, KL Library, 1.30-3.30 5:30-7pm Police drop-in (1st WOM) – KL Library 6:15-7pm Adult Balletfit/Pilates Fusion KLLH Wed 9 KL Town Council meeting, KLLH, 7pm 7-8:30pm Youth Group (9-13), Endmoor Village Hall (term time only) 7:20-8pm Adult Tap KLLH Thu 10 A Capella evening, CVH, 7.30pm 7:30pm Scottish Dance Class– CVH 7-9pm Guides – St Mary’s primary school Fri 11 NSPCC Quiz, Sports Hall, Casterton School, 7pm WEDNESDAY Sat 12 10:30-12pm Hearing Aid clinic (3rd WOM) – KL surgery Antique Fair, BVH, 10am-3.30pm 12-2pm Meet to Eat – KLMH 12-13 Arts & Crafts Fair, Preston Patrick Quaker Meeting 2pm Carers Association (2nd WOM)– KLLH 6-8pm Mindfulness Based Living Course— Fraser Hall House, 2-4pm 7:00pm KL Town Council Meeting (2nd WOM)- KLLH Sun 13 Focus on the bible, KLMH, 7pm 7:00pm-9:00pm Aluna Explorers (term time only) - different venues 7:00pm-10:00pm Barbon Bridge Club—BVH Messy Harvest, Methodist Church, 3.30-5.30pm 7:30pm Casterton WI (1st WOM) - CVH 7:30-9:30pm Handbell Ringers Masonic Lodge (7 Fairbank) Thu 17 Bereavement Support, St Mary’s, 11am-12 THURSDAY 9:15-11:30am See + Know meet 0-5yrs old - KLMH Fri 18 Safari Supper, Kirkby Lonsdale 10-12am Farmer’s Market (KL Square) / Country Market (KLLH) Sat 19 Jumble Sale, KLLH, 2pm 10-12am MacMillan / Age UK drop-in (1st & 3rd WOM) Library 10-3pm KL Embroiderers’ Group (3rd WOM) - BVH Wed 23 Cumbria Wildlife Trust, KLLH, 7.30pm 2-3pm SLDC Planning Surgery - KLLH 3:30pm-7pm Children’s Dance classes 3-16yrs – Fraser Hall Fri 25 Illustrated Talk, MCH, 7.30pm 6:30-7:45 Mindful Yoga Sunset—BVH 7pm Boxercise – CSP Sat 26 Jumble Sale, KLLH, 2-4pm 7:30-9:30pm KL Art Society Evening sessions - KLMH 8-10pm Barbon Bowling Club (Mon & Thu) - BVH Thu 31 Graveyard Stories, St Mary’s Church, 6-8pm QES Police drop-in – QES FRIDAY Nov 9.15-10.30 Mindful Yoga Sunrise– BVH 9:30-11:30am Baby/Toddler Group (Tue & Fri) – CSP Sat 2 NWCR Christmas Fair, KLLH, 10am-12 9:30-11:30am Baby/Toddler Group Cowan Bridge Village Hall 10-11am Zumba Fitness – Whittington VH Haffner Orchestra, Lancaster University, 7.30pm 11am-2pm Craft Group (last WOM) - Cowan Bridge Methodist Church 10:30-2pm Friendly Friday Coffee & Chat (2nd WOM)– KLMH Sun 3 Holy Communion and Remembrance, Middleton 7:30-9:30pm Church Ringing Group – KL St Marys Church Tue 5 Coffee Morning, Middleton Church, 10-11.30 SATURDAY 10:30-12am Fairtrade Coffee Morning (2nd WOM)– KLLH Thu 7 Tech Thursday, Churchmouse at Barbon, 10.30-12 SUNDAY 10:30am Preston Patrick Quakers, Sunday Worship Fri 8 Age UK tea dance, Burton Memorial Hall 2-4pm 10:30am Briggflats Quakers, Children’s Worship Barbon Quiz (1st WOM) Wed 13 KL Town Council Meeting, KLLH, 7pm Please let AKL know of any changes or cancellations to diary entries Fri 15 Domino Drive & Potato Pie, BVH, 7.30pm Wed 27 Cumbria Wildlife Trust, KLLH, 7.30pm 16 Monthly news and views of Christian Churches and community in the Rainbow Parish area; a Rainbow Parish production

The Tour of Britain passes through Kirkby Lonsdale. Photo credits to Mike Martindale and Robin Ree

Gardening Association Show winners Linda Ashworth, Maureen Dwyer and Murray Cuthbert-Rudon (L-R)

‘Merchant Navy Day’ a tribute by Kirkby veterans who raised the Red Ensign in salute to the 35,843 Merchant Navy Seafarers who served but did not return home. Pictured: George Harrison, Geoffrey Buswell, Alan Day & Ian Hale.

17 Monthly news and views of Christian Churches and community in the Rainbow Parish area; a Rainbow Parish production

18 Monthly news and views of Christian Churches and community in the Rainbow Parish area; a Rainbow Parish production

19 Monthly news and views of Christian Churches and community in the Rainbow Parish area; a Rainbow Parish production