BORWICK & PRIEST HUTTON VILLAGE NEWSLETTER OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2017 At St Mary’s Church, Borwick: St Mary’s Church is a “Chapel of Ease” in the Parish of Warton to provide a place of worship in the villages of Borwick and Priest Hutton. On the first Sunday of the Month at 9.30am is a service in contemporary language with hymns and Holy Communion. Every Tuesday at 8am is a said Eucharist, using the traditional language of the “Book of Common Prayer”. Harvest Festival The Harvest Festival will take place at St Mary’s on Sunday, 1st October at 9.30am. “Drop in” Soup and Sandwich Lunch Saturday, 4th November - Donations for St Mary’s Church - at Borwick and Priest Hutton Memorial Hall from 12.00 – 1.30pm. Other Services at St Mary’s include…… Bible Study -– monthly - contact Noeline Clark (732825) Inspire - a discussion group meeting on the second Tuesday of each month at 11am - contact Joyce Tombs (07768 930070) House Communion – monthly - contact Sheila Barnes 720067 There is always a welcome for you at your village church & at the other churches in our benefice. For full details of the times of services see the parish web site at www.wartonstoswald.co.uk At St Oswald’s, Warton: Every Sunday there is a said traditional Eucharist at 8am and a Sung Eucharist at 11am. Usual Weekday services: Monday at 12 noon and Thursday at 11am. Annette Mackenzie [email protected] BORWICK BOOK EXCHANGE The book exchange facility in St Mary’s Church is open daily from 10 – 3pm. Jim Thomas 730480 PRIEST HUTTON PARISH The next Priest Hutton Parish Meeting will be on Thursday, January, 18th at 8pm in the Memorial Hall. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 03330062327 Edwina Shuttleworth (Clerk to Priest Hutton Parish Meeting) BORWICK PARISH The next Borwick Parish Meeting will be on Wednesday, October 11th at 7.30pm at Borwick Hall. Email:[email protected] Claire Helme (Clerk to Borwick Parish Meeting) BORWICK & PRIEST HUTTON GARDENERS’ CLUB TUESDAY 24TH OCTOBER - SUE GILLON & MARGUERITE HUGHES – PLANTS TO EXTEND THE SEASON Marguerite has a wealth of experience talking to groups and Sue runs a specialist nursery in West Lancashire. They have paired knowledge and skills into a series of demonstrations using appropriate plant materials grown at Meadow View Plants to support their topic. This presentation will show us how to extend the gardening season into autumn, a feature many of us struggle to achieve. Plants will be on sale at the meeting. TUESDAY 28TH NOVEMBER- MAURICE STEEL – MADE IN CUMBRIA Maurice was born and brought up on a dairy farm in Bootle West Cumbria. During this time he had the pleasure of watching the local wildlife and through this he gained a vast knowledge of the area and in particular, the wildflowers which he has photographed throughout his life. Following his marriage he moved to a Forestry Commission farm in Eskdale and remained there until his retirement. The last time Maurice came to the club he gave us a wonderful talk on the wild orchids of Cumbria. This time he will take about all things Cumbrian. Wine and refreshments will follow the talk. Meetings are held in the Memorial Hall on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm. New members are always welcome. Diane Sunderland – Chairman BORWICK & PRIEST HUTTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Tuesday, 10thOctober – Card Making – Pam Beaumont This month our multi-talented Secretary, Pam Beaumont, will demonstrate the art of card making. During the evening members will be able to design and make a card of their own. Pam makes some lovely cards which she has showcased from time to time, so this will be an opportunity for her to show us the skills of her trade. Tuesday, 14th November – Lakeland Villages – Andrew Lowe The AGM will be held at the beginning of the meeting. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MEETING WILL COMMENCE AT 7PM. The speaker for the evening will be Andrew Lowe who will take us on a journey of discovery to some well-known (and some not-so-well known) Lakeland villages.Andrew is an excellent speaker so this should be a very interesting talk. The W. I. is striving to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2021. The meetings and outings we hold are of a diverse interest and it would be nice to see an increase in membership to help to keep it running. Please feel free to come along to any meeting and give it a try. We are a friendly bunch and at the end of each meeting we always have a cuppa, cake and a good natter. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall. For further information please contact the President Jane Taylor on 730084. Diane Sunderland BOWLS Indoor bowling takes place every Thursday from 2-4 pm. You will receive a warm welcome when you join us for an afternoon of social activity, light exercise and laughter. No need to worry about rules or being an expert (none of our members are). The equipment is all provided. The cost is £2 - (includes a cup of coffee/ tea & a biscuit). If you need a lift or more information ring Martin on 07879455792. Come and Join us! SWIMMING There is a public swimming session for locals at Capernwray Hall on Fridays from 6pm – 7pm (organised by Rich Lowndes from Capernwray Hall). The majority of attendees tend to be from Borwick & Priest Hutton. BADMINTON Badminton takes place on Wednesdays at 8pm in the Memorial Hall. This is not competitive League stuff - more a social knock-a-bout. All welcome. Keith Brady PILATES The Thursday evening Pilates group will begin again on October 12th. Anna will inform the members of the Monday afternoon group when she is able to reconvene. To contact her ring 07799077581 or email [email protected] CRAFT GROUP It’s definitely the time to snuggle in and enjoy your autumn craft project. Join us on 1st Wednesday of the month 2-4pm at 7 Beckside Mews, Borwick. Phone Jane on 730480 for more information. ART CLASS The Art Class meets during term time on Fridays, 10-12noon in the Memorial Hall. The new term begins on September 15th. All welcome, including beginners. Contact the Tutor - Doreen Carman - 01524-852485 - for more information. THEATRE & CONCERT CLUB As the membership secretary of this club I am happy to give details to anyone who wishes to become a member and/or obtain more information about the club. Please contact me on 01524 734624. Olwen Watson Saturday 14th October 8pm at the Memorial Hall A Spot On performance Bookish is a show about books presented by award winning performers Laura Mugridge and Tom Adams. Not just any books – the titles will be chosen by the audience as the performance begins. Expect an evening of live music, laughter, words and even a quiz. Cabaret seating – bring your own drinks, glasses and nibbles. Adults £9 /Children (suitable for 10+) £4/ Family £20 01524 782053 or email: [email protected] Keith Brady A BONFIRE NIGHT event will be held on Saturday, 4th November starting at 6 pm at the Memorial Hall. Entry is free, with main course provided. Please bring your own drink, a firework and a cake. To assist with catering please contact Liz on 07792689185/ [email protected] if you plan to attend. All Welcome. Children’s Christmas party - Sunday, 17th December 4 – 6pm Ceilidh - Saturday, 3rd February 2018 Liz Foulds COFFEE MORNINGS It's hard to believe that we are approaching that time of year again when we start our Autumn/Winter Coffee Mornings. They are held on the last Saturday of the month starting October 28th through to March 24th, 10.00am - 11.45am. The exception to this is December Coffee Morning when the date is the 16th. This is usually a very enjoyable morning when we are entertained by some of our very talented, village musicians. October 28th November 25th December 16th January 27th February 24th March 24th COFFEE MORNINGS at the MEMORIAL HALL All welcome There is no charge for coffee, but donations are very welcome. At the end of the season the money donated is sent to our chosen charity which is usually decided at the first of the coffee mornings. So come along for a chat and a bit of a social and get to know your ‘neighbours’. You will be very welcome. Maureen Thomas MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING A coffee morning to raise funds for Macmillan Nurses will be held at FAIRFIELD, Priest Hutton, on Thursday, 28th September 2017 from 10.30 – 12.30am. EVERYONE WELCOME!!! Sharon Hamer LIBRARY VAN October 11th November 1st & 22nd The library van will visit at 3 weekly intervals on the WEDNESDAYS above……11 – 11.15am at Borwick Green and on to Priest Hutton Green from 11.20 – 11.40am. Please check with dates posted on the village notice boards LOCAL PRESS Please send reports of village events/meetings etc. to Claire Helme at [email protected] A rough outline/ bare facts will be sufficient for Claire to edit and send on to the local newspapers NEXT NEWSLETTER Please let me have your contributions to the December/January newsletter by Sunday, November 26th. Contact me at [email protected] or 01524 781887. Thank you. Jean Johns Issue no. 243 Oct/Nov 2017 HISTORY TALK: A New Edition of a Classic Local Book More than 300 years ago schoolmaster John Lucas sat down to write ‘A History of Warton Parish’ which then – as now – included the townships of Borwick and Priest Hutton.