Binsey Team - Our smaller communities ROUTENBECK Routenbeck is a hamlet of 6 dwellings around Routenbeck House and 3 dwellings at Riggs. These are the nearest houses to St Margaret’s Church, Wythop. The most photographed landmark is the Victorian letter box in the wall of Routenbeck House! Routenbeck is Norse for noisy stream. This beck comes down from Sale Fell and through the gardens of The Old Vicarage and Routenbeck House. The trough on the road near Sale Fell House receives water from a spring in the field above and was the water supply for Routenbeck and The Pheasant until the 1970s. The main house was built in the early 1600s and we know that a John Hudson was born there in 1662. He became Prof. of Divinity at St Mary’s Hall Oxford and Head Keeper of the Bodleian Library. In the 19th Century the owners of the Davidson Shipping line of Harrington owned Orchard House and Yew Tree Cottage, now The Old Vicarage. This influenced the choice of names for four of their sailing ships, Wythop, Routenbeck, Embleton and Castle How. A painting of the Wythop can be seen in the lounge at The Pheasant. Yew Tree Cottage, probably a farm belonging to the owners of Routenbeck House originally, was bought from the Davidson’s as a Vicarage for St Margaret’s in 1899. The money for the purchase came from Queen Anne’s Bounty and donations from the Pyncombe Trustees and Sir Henry and Lady Vane of Hutton-in-the-forest. It remained a Vicarage until 1949 when it was sold as a private dwelling when the parishes of Wythop and Embleton came under the care of one Incumbent.

Contents Services Letter Family Link Youth Link Registers Mothers Union October 2015

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Around the Parishes Allhallows 9 Bassenthwaite 10 Boltons 12 Embleton/Wythop 12 Ireby 13 Isel 14 Plumbland 15

Setmurthy Torpenhow Uldale Other News School News WI What's On

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BINSEY TEAM SERVICES OCTOBER Friday 2nd October Torpenhow - 6.30pm - Harvest Service at Bothel Village Hall

Sunday 4th October | Trinity 18 Allhallows

11am

Morning Prayer

Isel

11am

Holy Communion

Bassenthwaite Chapel

11am

Holy Communion

Plumbland

11am

Holy Communion

Bassenthwaite St Bega’s

5pm

Holy Communion

Setmurthy

9.30am

Holy Communion

Boltons

8am

Holy Communion

Torpenhow

9.30am

Morning Prayer

Embleton

6pm

Evening Prayer

Uldale

9.15am

Holy Communion

Ireby

11am

Family Service

Wythop

9.30am

Morning Prayer

Sunday 11th October | Trinity 19 Allhallows

11am Holy Communion 6.30pm Harvest Service

Isel

9.30am

Holy Communion

Bassenthwaite St John’s

11am

Harvest Service

Plumbland

9.30am

Morning Prayer

No Service

Setmurthy

Bassenthwaite St Bega’s

No Service

Boltons

9.15am Morning Prayer

Torpenhow

9.30am

Holy Communion

Embleton

11am

Uldale

11am

Family Service

Ireby

6.30pm Evening Prayer

Holy Communion

Wythop

No Service

Sunday 18th October | Trinity 20 Allhallows

11am

Bassenthwaite St John’s

Morning Prayer

Isel

6.30pm

Evening Prayer

No Service

Plumbland

11am

Holy Communion

Bassenthwaite St Bega’s

9.30am Morning Prayer

Setmurthy

11am

Morning Prayer

Boltons

11am

Holy Communion

Torpenhow

9.30am

Family Service

Embleton

6pm

Evening Prayer

Uldale

11am

Morning Prayer

Ireby

9.15am Holy Communion

Wythop

9.30am

Holy Communion

Sunday 25th October | Last Sunday After Trinity Allhallows

11am

Holy Communion

Isel

9.30am

Morning Prayer

Bassenthwaite St John’s

11am

Holy Communion

Plumbland

11am

Morning Prayer

No Service

Setmurthy

Holy Communion

Torpenhow

11am

Holy Communion

Bassenthwaite St Bega’s

No Service

Boltons

8am

Embleton

9.30am Morning Prayer

Uldale

9.15am

Holy Communion

Ireby

9.15am Joint at Uldale

Wythop

9.30am

Holy Communion

Blennerhasset Evangelical Mission

Services every Sunday 6.15 pm Prayer Meeting Prayer and Bible study every Wednesday 7.30pm

Plumbland Evangelical Church

Every Tuesday during term time—Explorers After School Club in Plumbland Village Hall 3.30pm Every Tuesday 7.30pm Prayer Meeting in Plumband Chapel

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Bassenthwaite Chapel Services Sundays at 11am 4th 11th 18th

United at Chapel with Tori Jones and David Sharpe United Harvest at St John’s United All Age Worship at Chapel with Rev Sue Edwards United at St John’s 25th 1st Nov United Communion at Chapel with Rev Keith Rushton October 2015

Dear Friends,

The Revd. Tricia Rogers

Do you have a bucket list? One of the things I have on mine is to walk the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. A few years ago a colleague did it just after he retired and I followed with great interest his daily blogs : we walked with him up the hills, felt for him as his shins hurt and his feet became swollen. But rejoiced at the days when he managed 20 miles and loved hearing about the people he met along the way and the lodgings they shared at night. Then there were the thoughts he shared about having time to think as he walked alone, about how he had time to take in the fantastic sights around him and to give thanks to God. To share with God the things he had not had time to do in his busy day job in a prison.

' Let’s take time in our busy, driven world for the spiritual, to be able to focus on God and his purposes for us. '

The English pilgrims he met were far fewer than many other nationalities but all shared the same desire – to reach the Cathedral of St James in Santiago de Compostela and to use the time, space, joy and pain to learn more about their relationship with God. Actually the whole of life is like a pilgrimage where we stumble and shuffle our way up fells and down valleys, finding our way through this sometimes frightening and bewildering world, enjoying the views, enduring the struggles, and discovering that every other human being is first and foremost a fellow-pilgrim. We don’t of course have to go all the way to Spain to undertake a pilgrimage, every walk can become a special time. Here in the Binsey Team we are about to re-launch 12 walks between the Churches of our Team - all carefully researched by Ros Downing, some of them more difficult than others, but all of them encouraging us to look at the creation around us and to reflect upon God. Let’s take time in our busy, driven world for the spiritual, to be able to focus on God and his purposes for us. As we walk together I am sure we shall quickly discover the majesty around us and God working among the many different people and places that make up this special parish. Every blessing Tricia

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Harvest time for YOU

Fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22,23, Ps 34:8)

Sometimes a law of nature is very similar to a law of the spirit. Take the whole business of harvest, or ‘sowing and reaping’. The Bible tells us: “A farmer who plants just a few seeds will get only a small crop, but if he plants much, he will reap much.” (2 Cor 9:6)

Opportunities To ripen your fruit in our lives, Lord, give us opportunities.

The most sensitive nerve on our body is the one that runs to our cheque book. Money represents our time, our security and our hard work. It gives us independence and power. So when God begins to talk to us about giving more of our money to him – sowing it in his service – we can feel very alarmed. The seed a farmer sows in a field may sometimes be lost, but not the seed that we give to God. What we sow with regards to our time, gifts and money in service to others God will make sure we one day reap – in a harvest of spiritual riches that we can never lose.

To grow in your Spirit, Know your warmth And your light, Allow the segments of Self-control, gentleness, Faithfulness, goodness, Kindness, patience, peace and joy To be lubricated and sweetened By love, Showing the world Your nature transforming Our natures, In the fruit bowl of our lives In Jesus. Lord give opportunities For the hungry to taste Your ripening fruit in us, See that you are good And come to you. By Daphne Kitching

Hold Hands and stick together ‘Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven.’ Matthew 18.2-4 Most of what we really need to know about how to live, and what to do and how to be, we learned at Nursery School. Wisdom was not at the top of the University Mountain, but there in the sand tray at Nursery. These are the things we learned. Share everything. Don’t hit people. Put things back where you found them. Clean up your own mess. Don’t take things which aren’t yours. Say you are sorry when you hurt somebody. Wash your hands before you eat. Flush the toilet. Freshly baked biscuits and milk are good for you. Learn about things and paint and sing and dance and work every day. Have a sleep every afternoon. When you go out into the world, watch out for traffic, hold hands and stick together. Be aware of wonder. Remember the little seed in the plastic cup? The roots go down and the shoot goes up and nobody really knows how or why, but we are all like that. Goldfish and hamsters and even the little seed in the plastic up – they all die. And so do we. Think of what a better world it would be if we all – the whole world – had biscuits and milk about three o’clock every afternoon and then lay down for a nap; or if we had a basic policy in our nations to always put things back where we found them and to clean up our own messes. And it’s still true however old you are, when you go out into the world it is best to hold hands and to stick together. 4

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Do you want a Visit from the Church? If you would like a visit from the Church, we have a group of people commissioned by the Bishop to be our Pastoral Visitors, who along with the clergy are available and willing to visit anyone either at home or in hospital or in a nursing home. Maybe you know a person who is ill or is housebound for some reason and would just like to chat to someone. Or possibly your neighbour has been taken into hospital? Maybe you’ve got small children and would just like a bit of adult conversation? You can ask for a visit for yourself, or for someone else, and a member of the team will get in touch to arrange a suitable time. E.mail us at [email protected] or leave a message on 016973 7150. Or simply let one of the Churchwardens know and they will forward your request on to us. Please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are here for you.

Baptism in the Binsey Team We are really pleased when parents approach us about Baptism (sometimes known as Christening) for their child. It's a very important step both for the parents and for the child. Infant Baptism involves parents, and Godparents making a public commitment about their own Christian faith and the Church making a commitment to pray for their child, so that as they grow, with their help and ours they may be able to live out in practice the Christian life. To enable parents to do this we ask that you to come and join us in worship, either at any of our Team Churches, or in other venues such as ‘Stepping Stones’ (café Church) or at Messy Church (Isel), at some time in the two months BEFORE the date of baptism and to attend our short Baptism Preparation course (see below). Those bringing children to baptism need to attend each session but other family members are really welcome to come along as well. Godparents are expected to come along to session 2 but are welcome to be at all the sessions Home Visit

Getting to know you

Group Session 1 What a Christian Faith means Group Session 2 Making the commitments ( followed by a light meal together) All Baptisms take place within the main Sunday Service. Baptism Preparation dates October 7th 21st In the first instance please contact the Team Rector Patricia Rogers tel : 016973 71541 or e.mail [email protected]

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MONTHLY READINGS 04/10/15 Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity First Reading - Genesis 2.18-24 Psalm / Canticle - Psalm 8 Second Reading - Hebrews 1.1-4; 2.5-12 Gospel - Mark 10.2-16

18/10/15 Twentieth Sunday after Trinity First Reading - Isaiah 53.4-12 Psalm / Canticle - Psalm 91.9-16 Second Reading - Hebrews 5.1-10 Gospel - Mark 10.35-45

11/10/15 Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity First Reading - Amos 5.6-7,10-15 Psalm / Canticle - Psalm 90.12-17 Second Reading - Hebrews 4.12-16 Gospel - Mark 10.17-31

25/10/15 Last Sunday after Trinity First Reading - Jeremiah 31.7-9 Psalm / Canticle - Psalm 126 Second Reading - Hebrews 7.23-28 Gospel - Mark 10.46-52

Prayer Breakfast Tuesday 27th October at Wythop 9.00am

Midweek Prayer Every Wednesday at Midday A time to pause in the middle of the week -to give thanks and to bring our concerns before God

Allhallows in October Torpenhow in November Boltons in December

Calling ALL Parishes! Please come to a FREE illustrated talk on CHURCH TO CHURCH WALKS AROUND THE BINSEY TEAM 7.30pm Tuesday 20th October 2015 Blindcrake Village Hall launch of new editions of guide leaflets opportunity for questions about this project all welcome – walkers and non-walkers 6

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From the Registers Baptisms Holly Isabella Kilgore from Workington was baptised at St Cuthbert's, Embleton on 13th September 2015

Marriages Sarah Eilbeck and David Bullinane from Australia were married at St Michael's Church, Isel on 22nd August 2015 Bryony Graham and Liam Edmondson from Carlisle were married at All Saints' Church, Mealsgate on 29th August 2015 Alexandra McHugh and Christopher Greenlees from Egremont were married at St Bega's Church, Bassenthwaite on 30th August 2015 Natalie Odell & Ryan Taylor of Kendal were married at St Bega's Bassenthwaite on 11th September 2015 Jessica Coughlan & Carl Axelsson of Manchester were married at St Michael and All Angels' Torpenhow on 12th September 2015 Hannah Robinson and Dale Wilson from Wigton were married at St Michael's Church, Torpenhow on 19th September 2015

Bassentwaite and Isel Mothers’ Union Bassenthwaite and Isel Mother’s Union will meet in Church Room at 2.00pm, Tuesday 6th October. Speaker: Captain Sellars on ’The Salvation Army’ and the Food Bank. Boltons, Ireby & Uldale Mothers' Union. Oct.7th. Wednesday. Opening Service at All Saints Church, Boltongate at 2pm. Tea, Dawns' group. Advance notice, November 4th. Wednesday, at the Bell Institute, Boltongate, 2pm. "Operation Shoe Box" (Samaritans Purse), packing. Bring what you have collected to send and Christmas wrapping paper. Lionel Bidwell will demonstrate how to wrap the box & lid. Margaret Redmond will tell us a little about this delightful way to make a deprived childs' Christmas, special. Tea, Uldale group. A reminder that our Diocesan President, Wendy Houghton will have her "End of Triennial Service" at All Souls Church, Netherton, Maryport, at 2.30pm. on Saturday 14th November. All invited & encouraged to take our Deanery Banners.

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All Saints’ Church - Events Coming up in October Tuesday 20th October, 2-4pm - U3A, talk by guest author Irvine Hunt & November Friday 23rd October, 7.30pm - Annual General Meeting Sunday 4th October, 11am - Animal Welfare Sunday Friday 23rd/Saturday 24th October, 5-9pm - That Pizza service, bring along a photo of your favourite Place, eat in or takeaway, bookings to Sheila on 07507 pets 356438 Sunday 11th October, 6.30pm - Harvest Festival Sunday 1st November, 12-3pm - Sunday Lunches, bookSaturday 17th October, 11am-1pm - Harvest Sale & ings to Dawn on 07511 372272 Thursday 5th November, 6.30pm - Bonfire & Fireworks, Soup Lunches (Community Centre) refreshments in Centre Sunday 1st November, 11am - All Saints’ Day service Sunday 8th November, 2.30pm - Act of Remembrance, refreshments to follow Sunday 8th November, 10.55am - Remembrance Day Service Saturday 14th November, 10am-3.30pm - West Cumbria Archaeological Society post medieval pottery workshop For more details of upcoming events, check out the Tuesday 17th November, 2-4pm - U3A talk on guide dogs autumn events leaflet which is now available from Saturday 21st November, 7.30pm - Jazz Night, the Rae the Community Centre. Brothers with guest pianist Ian Wynne If you’re on Facebook, events are on the Community Centre page - www.facebook.com/alhallowscentre A Big Thank You There’s also a calendar on the website Allhallows Community Centre - Events Coming up in October & November Friday 2nd October, 7.30pm - Bingo Sunday 4th October, 12-3pm - Sunday Lunches, bookings to Dawn on 07511 372272 Friday 9th October, 7pm - West Cumbria Archaelogical Society talk on Holme Cultram Abbey Saturday 10th October, 10am-1pm - Table Top Sale, bacon rolls, hot & cold drinks, tables £5, free entry

The Raven family of Priestcroft would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours and all the fire crews for all their help and support during the recent barn fire, especially those quick thinking heroes who rescued calves

Allhallows Parish Council A meeting of the Allhallows Parish Council was held in the Allhallows Centre, Fletchertown on Wednesday 2nd September at 7.30pm. Present: M. Abbott, G. Thompson, DA Tinnion, R. Bowness, S. Barton, C. Mackenzie, and G. Edmondson. Also Present: T. Gear (Clerk), D. Wilson (Borough Councillor) B. Finlay (Borough Council), PCSO P Crome and J. Lister (County Councillor) Apologies were received from J. Mansfield and L. Read. Councillor M. Abbott was in the Chair. Before the commencement of the meeting the Chairman informed members of the sudden death of Councillor A. Turner and a minutes silence was held. Police Matters: PCSO Peter Crome advised members that there had been no incidents to report and the newsletter had been circulated. The clerk showed him a letter regarding an ongoing matter that he had just received for his information. He was thanked for his attendance and left the meeting. Allhallows Centre: C. Mackenzie addressed the meeting and produced copies of a leaflet that gave details of the Autumn/Winter Events to be held in the Centre. She reported that although the centre was the busiest that it had ever been the Committee were still low on funds. C. Mackenzie also wanted her thanks put on record to all those who helped at and supported events in the Centre. Flooding and Condition Unclassified Road (Baggrow Lonning): The clerk had received a complaint from a local resident regarding the above which had been reported to Highways.12/1357266 Vacancies: Members were reminded that there were now two vacancies and efforts should be made to fill them as soon as possible. October 2015

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St John’s Church – Clock and Spire Dear Friends of St John’s Church and people of Bassenthwaite Parish,

DALSTON MALE VOICE CHOIR CONCERT in ST. JOHN’S CHURCH,

at 7.00pm In July I had explained that the beautiful clock in St John’s Spire needed a complete overhaul which is Friday 30th October why it had stopped working. I also stated that the Tickets £7.50 including light refreshments spire needed some major repairs before the clock can be repaired so the tiny managing body, the Parochial available from I. Bowe 76405, M. Green 76175 Church Council (the PCC) has been busy in getting and D. Mattinson 76320 quotes for its repair. I also said there was a small amount in the refurbishment account but it will not go for St. John’s Church Spire and Clock Repairs very far towards the expected £25,000 + VAT needed and general maintenance to repair the spire and the £7,500 to £10,000 + VAT for the clock and that excludes the £18,000 the PCC has to raise every year towards the work and Bassenthwaite Parish Room maintenance of the church ministry. THE BIG LOTTERY have awarded us a development The PCC, faithful members of the Church and friends grant in order to draw up plans for a NEW Parish Room. have begun raising funds but, as I said before, they will need support from a major funding agency for the Two OPEN MEETINGS have been arranged for repairs and renovation work. The PCC is very grateful Thursday 22 Oct 1pm - 2.30pm and 7pm - 8.30pm in the Parish Room. Attend whichever is the most to all those who have already given generously convenient. towards the costs of carrying out the repairs. At the For further information prior to the moment there are approximately 50 signed up meeting please see the notice boards members of the Parish of St Bega’s and St John’s or web site who need all the help they can get especially as the www.bassenthwaite.org.uk . Church is not just about raising money for the work and maintenance of buildings and churchyards, They have to make sure pastoral care is available for everyone in the Parish and there is regular worship in the years to come. Everyone is welcome to be a part of the Church family by coming on to the electoral roll as we try to be an inclusive, loving and generous family. May the Lord Jesus bless us all as we work to ensure the best for the Church in Bassenthwaite. Peter, on behalf of Bassenthwaite PCC.

Indoor Bowls A new season of indoor bowling will begin on Tuesday October 6th in the Parish Room at 7:30 pm and then every Tuesday until Easter. Anyone interested please just turn up, it is very informal.

Flowers for St. John’s Church: 11th October – M Jackson, 25th October – R.Barnes. Cleaning for St. John’s Church: October – D. Barron and I. Bowe Flowers and Cleaning for St. Bega’s Church: October – Janaki and John Spedding. HARVEST SUPPER AND SALE IN PARISH ROOM Monday 12th October At 7.00pm Supper: Meat & Potato Pie, Veg. and Sweet Adults £5 Children £3 Items for sale can be left in Church Room on Monday afternoon or given to PCC members 10

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Bassenthwaite Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch Parish Room, Bassenthwaite Saturday 5th December Price £2.50 Time:1.15 for 1.30 Tickets will be delivered in early November. If you know of anyone who is newly eligible please let us know. Sue Mendus 017687 76427 Barbara Cooper Holmes 017687 76204 Bassenthwaite Parish Room Tuesday 6th October 10am - 2pm (no workshop) POP IN Anytime for a cuppa and a crack DROP IN By 12.30 for the 'yummy' bring and share lunch KNIT AND NATTER Come and spend a few hours enjoying, doing, and sharing any type of craft. Tuesday 20th October 10 am – 2pm “Bulbs” Workshop – in conjunction with the Gardening Club we are proposing to fill containers with bulbs (bulbs and compost provided) Please look out for suitable containers at Charity shops or at home Contact Alison 017687 76393 JUMBLE SALE Saturday 3rd October in Bassenthwaite Parish Room 10 am to 2 pm Please let us have your unwanted items – bric a brac, clothing, books etc. The Parish Room will be open from 1pm on Friday 2nd for drop offs (Help required on Friday for setting up and on Saturday for the sale – please contact Gillian on 017687 76359)

BASSENTHWAITE 2016 CALENDARS Are now available for sale – contact: Alison on 017687 76393 or Helen on 017687 76222 BASSENTHWAITE GARDENING CLUB & FRIENDS An evening of stone trough making was enjoyed by 11 members and friends recently. As well as an enjoyable evening the event raised £100 for Air Ambulance. Other events held this year have been a trip to Harrogate Flower Show, Willow weaving (garden pyramids), and a visit to Hutton in the Forest. Recent events have included a visit to Low Stanger Organic farm, and a combined workshop with the Drop-In/Pop -In on the 20th October. We also hope to have another willow weaving workshop in December. Please contact Helen on 017687 76222 for further details

CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARDS to view, to order, to buy at DROP IN – POP IN (see separate notice for details) Bassenthwaite Parish Room Tuesday 6th October and Tuesday 20th October 10am – 2 pm For further information contact Ros: 017687 76471

Bassenthwaite Parish Council Summary of the Meeting held on Thursday the 3rd of September 2015 in the Parish Room, Bassenthwaite. Cllrs Present: J Stephens, R J ames, P Richar dson, H Reb, J Mattinson, K Ar mstr ong & N Har r op. Also present: Alan Bowness (Cumbr ia County Councillor ), Br yan Fell & E Clar k (Cler k). PCSO 5298 Jones apologised for being unable to attend the meeting but forwarded the following report; there had been 7 incidents reported to the Police for the area of Bassenthwaite since the last meeting, an overview of these are; On the 8th July a Stihl Saw valued at £500 was stolen from a cabin in the Bassenthwaite area. This happened overnight between the 7th and 8th of July. Anyone with further information relating to this incident should contact the Police on telephone number 101. On 16th July 2015 an unattended motor vehicle was broken into at Ouse Bridge. A camera and cash were stolen. Police would like to remind vehicle owners to not leave any valuables in their vehicles, when their vehicles are left unattended. Any suspicious persons or vehicles seen in rural isolated parking places should be reported to the Police immediately on 101, or in the case of a crime taking place, please call 999. On 16th July 2015 at between 9:40 am and 4pm an unattended vehicle was broken into in the Bassenthwaite area. The rear lights were smashed on the vehicle to gain access to the boot. Nothing however was stolen. On 12th August 2015 at around 4pm three other vehicles were broken into at Ouse Bridge. Handbags, purses, money, a camera and jewellery were stolen. Police would like to again remind members of the public not to leave any valuables in unattended motor vehicles.  

The Sun Inn, Bassenthwaite has been approved for inclusion in the Council’s List of Assets of Community Value. Allerdale Borough Council’s listing panel decided that its main use contributes to the social wellbeing and cultural interests of the local community.  

The audited annual return for the year ended 31st of March 2015 was approved and accepted by the council. There were no matters which came to the attention of the auditor requiring the issuing of a separate additional issues arising report. The parish council unanimously agreed to support the following planning applications; App Ref No. 7/2015/2167 – Extension of sheep handling building to provide cover over existing livestock yard, to prevent dirty water run off – Chapel Farm. App Ref No. 7/2015/2149 – minor design changes to retain existing threshing barn ramp – Scarness Barn. App Ref No. 7/2015/2190 – To site a caravan on existing pad to create a holiday let – Chapel Farm. Other items discussed included the parish room refurbishment, highway matters and the maintenance of the parish benches.  

For a copy of the full September minutes please contact the clerk or see www.bassenthwaite.org.uk.  Next meeting Thursday 1st of October 2015 in the Parish Room at 7.30pm. ALL PARISHIONERS WELCOME TO ATTEND Clerk: Elizabeth Clark, 15 Howgill Close, Bolton Low Houses, Wigton, CA78PG.Telephone: 016973 45665

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BOLTONS FLOWER FESTIVAL AND EXHIBITION 2016 Boltons PCC is planning for a flower festival and exhibition on the May Bank Holiday weekend 2016 – please put it in your diary. The theme will be based on the battles of the First World War and other events of the period. If you have any information relating to this time, Eleanor Foster would be most pleased to hear from you.

Thank You Boltons, Ireby and Uldale First Responders would like to thank those who attended the August games night in the Bell Institute for the generous donation to the team’s funds. Your support is very much appreciated.

BOLTONS CREAM TEA A date for your diary, Boltons PCC is organising a cream tea at Blaithwaite House on Sunday afternoon, 28 February 2016, more information later. Please keep this date free, information from Betty Grainger.

St Cuthbert’s: St Cuthbert's Artists' Society and Cuthbert's Crafters held an exhibition in the church at the Bank Holiday weekend. Over 100 paintings were on show, a wonderful collection of landscapes near and far, local village scenes, flora and fells. The Crafters were so delighted with a watercolour of last year's Strawberry Tea that it was purchased for the Sunday School room. Lovingly crafted items were also on display including our internationally famous knitted Nativity scene (more about this next month). Our scarves and owls proved to be very popular. Refreshing cups of tea and delicious buns, scones etc were served in the much admired, refurbished Sunday School room (and the craic was good). A Grand total of £651.84 was raised; thanks to everyone involved in so many ways over the three days.

Conishead Priory near Ulverston. We had a super day with more to see and take in than we had time to do. We stopped for lunch on the way there and afternoon tea at the Priory. A lovely outing - why not come and join us? As the grass-cutting comes to an end for this year we wish to express our appreciation for the group of cheeky chaps who voluntarily do their best to keep the grass mown and the churchyard tidy, particularly for our special events. They give their time and energy freely because they care enough to contribute to this community Thank you. By the way, they are not proud - they would welcome your help if you ever feel the urge to strim or mow!

We enjoyed celebrating St Cuthbert ‘s life and work with Plumbland on Sept 6th since we share the same patron. Last month we had two services where Oh and we think we've discovered the secret of good our church was full which was mightily impressive to see. Thank you so much to the family of baby Holly weather at events; knit and then hang out colourful bunting, ours has been out on two occasions and has for making her baptism such a delight. not been rained on -- yet! Note for your diary; DCC meeting November 12th. During the Art and Craft Exhibition the Team Service Cuthbert’s Crafters meet at 2pm each Monday in was held at St. Cuthbert's. It was great to have a the Sunday School. If you are at all interested in any congregation of 71 people including children, one of crafts or just tea & chat– do come and join us. whom was to be christened on September 13th. A lovely service that had been arranged so as no one Art Group meets every Wednesday at 2pm in the could become bored. A square of brightly coloured Sunday school; new members welcomed. paper and a word search on the back of the service sheet had been provided for everyone! Lucie directed St Margaret’s: everyone in the folding of their square of coloured Thanks to everyone who supported our fund raising paper into a kite shape and encouraged us to write a concert with the Whitehaven Male Voice Choir. It was prayer on it. The paper prayer kites were displayed in an excellent evening with opportunities to join in the church along with our knitted bunting and now singing! Our profit from the evening was £382 which enhance our noticeboard at the back of the church. will go towards the re - wiring of the Church. Thank you to the clergy and everyone who came, some of whom stayed for the shared lunch. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Some of the 'Seniors' in the area meet regularly in the DCC meeting at The Old Vicarage, Routenbeck on village hall on the last Friday in the month for an hour October 6th at 7.30pm. from 11am. for coffee and biscuits. Sometimes they go "out and about"!! On the 2nd September we were Prayer Breakfast at St Margaret's on October 27th at 9.00am. taken in a coach to the Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre which is a Buddist Temple at 12

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Duty rotas: Oct 4th; St Cuthbert’s 6pm Mr K Evans St Margaret’s 9-30am; Mr G Brown Oct 11th; St Cuthbert’s 11am; Mrs D Graves Oct 18th; St Cuthbert’s; 6pm; Mrs J McGrady St Margaret’s 9-30am; Mrs C Milliken Oct 25th; St Cuthbert’s 9-30am; Mrs D Pickering St Margaret’s 9-30am; Mrs K Brandwood Church Cleaning & Flowers. Embleton: Doreen & Jean

Church Cleaning Wythop; Mrs Brandwood & Mrs Milliken. Any items [or helpful comments] for the next edition to Jean at [email protected] or 017687 76184 by October 12th please. Ragbags; keep it coming! Unwanted clothing, shoes, handbags and belts. Items can be left at the back of church or at the collection point at The Old School, Wythop Mill. All money raised goes to Dewode.

Embleton & District Village Hall Notice board Hi everyone. Rather a busy month this month so straight to business. Most of the regular groups are back up and running after the summer break, contact numbers are below for any new members. On the weekend of the 3 /4 we have a new venture for the hall, an Oil Painting workshop. If you are interested please contact Carol Renshaw for details of cost, equipment etc. Numbers are limited so please don’t leave it to the last minute. On the 10th it’s the Charity Bazaar if you want a stall contact Chris on 76697.The W.I are providing the teas so you’re sure of a nice cake. I am also doing my jigsaw and book stall so all donations gratefully received they can be left in the hall (or outside if you give me ring) On the 22nd Arts out West production “The John Ellis Trio”. Featuring a repertoire ranging from standards to Irish folk all with an idiosyncratic jazz/ /blues /soul twist. Please bring your own bottle although tea/coffee will be provided .Prices £8, u18 £4, Family 18.50. What’s on? October 2015. Mondays: Dance Class 7.30p.m. Edna 76630 Tuesdays: Private exercise group 1p.m Wednesdays: Tai Chi 2pm Judith 01900 827049 Thursdays: Circle Dance 7.30 p.m. Patsy 017687 77244 Fridays: Youth Club (in term time) contact Edna 017687 76630 Thursday 1st: U3A photographic group Saturday 3rd: Oil Painting Workshop 9.30 am. Carol 01900 821840

Sunday 4th: Oil Painting workshop 9.30am . Carol mobile 07930145344 Saturday 10th: Charity Bazaar 1.30pm - 4pm contact Chris 017687 76697 Wednesday 14th:W.I. 7.30 Saturday 17th: Social Dance Edna 01768776630 Wednesday21st: Parish Council 7.15pm. Thursday 22nd A.O.W. John Ellis Trio 7.30pm Contact Alan 017687 76582 Sunday 25th: Private Function Friday 30th: Seniors Club 11am Saturday 31st: W.I. Halloween Party. Private Function

I know it’s only October, but please make sure you book early if you want to use the hall over Christmas especially if you require a licence for a bar. The Ducks are off to see the opening game of the rugby World cup this weekend. Daisy has blagged her way into the wags and families box. I’m not quite sure claiming to be Dan Coles twin sister is going to work. I have never actually seen Dan wearing yellow feathers, but who knows what goes on behind closed doors! See you next month Chris Ostle

Parish Church of St. James, Ireby. The Harvest will be celebrated at 11.00am at the Family Service on Sunday, 4th October. We plan to decorate the Church on Saturday, 3rd October at 2.00pm. Offers of help will be much appreciated. The School is to hold their Harvest Service at 11.00am on Friday, 2nd October The Harvest Sale will be held in the Globe Hall at 7 for 7.30pm on Monday, 5th October.

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Autumn Sale for Church funds will be held at 2.30pm on Saturday, 24th October in the Globe Hall. There will be the usual stalls –cakes, groceries, bric-a-brac – a raffle and teas. Do come and join us .Offers of help and donations will be appreciated. 13

Coffee and Chat Thursday, 8th October, 10.30am at Crosby House, Ireby. Lunch Club. The next one will be on Thursday, 22nd October at 12noon in the Globe Hall To book (or cancel) contact Barbara Johnson BEETLE DRIVE & PIE AND PEA SUPPER GLOBE HALL IREBY SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER 5pm ADULTS £6 CHILDREN £4 PLEASE CONTACT PHILIPPA IRVING ON 016973 71727 OR EMMA MUMBERSON ON 016973 71796 FOR TICKETS RAISING FUNDS FOR IREBY SCHOOL PTA

Prize Bingo

Friday 13th November 7.30pm Globe Hall, Ireby Raising funds for the Ireby Sports & Over 60s Committee All donations of prizes gratefully received please bring to Globe Hall from 2pm on the 13th School Cleaner Wanted: Ireby C of E School, Hours: 10 hours per week during term time.( 2 hours per day, either morning or evening) Possibility of additional hours for deep cleaning during holiday time. Start date: 1st October or as soon as possible thereafter. Please contact school for more information on pay and conditions. [email protected] Tel: 01697371367

IREBY & ULDALE PARISH COUNCIL Summary of the Meeting held on 1st September, 2015 in the W.I. Hall, Ireby. Present: Cllrs. K. Bridges, R. Cockburn, J.W. Hall, G. Moore. Also Present: M. Grainger, Allerdale Borough Council, PCSO K. Harris, B. Cope. Matters discussed included: Police Report: PCSO K. Harris reported that three incidents had been reported in the parish since the last meeting:8th July a vehicle had its window broken by an unknown person; 16th July two vehicles in Ireby were broken into. An unknown offender smashed the rear driver’s side window and removed items from both vehicles. Police are actively carrying out patrols of rural areas and car parks and advise that due to a large spate of recent thefts from vehicles all valuables should be removed or locked in the boot when vehicles are left. Oil Buying Syndicates and Fuel Poverty: Want to save money on your heating oil? If you are interested in joining or would like to know more, please contact Cllr. Grainger for further information. Residents in Allerdale who are suffering from fuel poverty are set to benefit from a share of a government grant. Allerdale Borough Council has secured £1.14m from the government's central heating fund. The money will be shared between four districts in Cumbria. Parish Council Vacancies: Frances Foster and Brian Cope were co-opted onto the parish council. One vacancy still exists on the council. Next meeting Tuesday 3rd November, 2015 - W.I. Hall, Ireby at 7.30 p.m. Press and public welcome to attend. Clerk: Janice Rae, 33 Scholars Green Wigton, CA7 9QW. Telephone 01697342138 Email:[email protected]

There will be a showing of the DVD film ‘Keswick on Derwentwater, Queen of the Lakes’ On Friday 9th. October in Blindcrake Village hall at 7.00pm. Admission £3.00. Refreshments included. In aid of Isel Church Funds Isel and Bridekirk Parish First Responders 150 club Draw Results for August 2015 First Prize Mrs Elaine Marrs 2nd Prize Mr & Mrs Andy Prickett 3rd Prize Mr Doreen Eden 4th Prize Mr Neil Pilling 14

Results for September 2015 First Prize Miss Sylvia Bowe 2nd Prize Mr Josh Barber and Ms Lynsey Barker 3rd Prize Mrs Mary Nixon 4th Prize Mrs Joycelyn Price The First Responders offer an invaluable service to the parishes of Isel and Bridekirk; they all trained in life support and give their time freely, bringing their skill and equipment to an emergency in those vital first few minutes. The “150 club” is a main source of income to provide these volunteers with training and equipment. . If you would like to join the “150 club”, or know someone who would like to, contact Moira Purvis on telephone 01697320534 or email [email protected] October 2015

Church flowers: 18th and 25th October – Alison Trafford, 1st, 8th and 15th November – Mary Sowerby, 22nd and 29th November – Mrs A. Lock, 6th and 13th December – Barbara Eilbeck.

Monday – 10.00am-11.30am –Yoga with Cherry Peele. Tuesday – 3.15pm-4.30pm – children 7 to 11 – craft, music, reading from the bible with prayers, term-time. Wednesday – craft class 2.00pm-4.00pm The Church is holding a Table Top Sale in the Village More information please ring 21867 Hall on Saturday 14th November from 10.00amThursday – 10.00am-11.30am – 2.00pm, free admission. Tea/coffee, cake and Parents and Toddlers. biscuits will be served for a donation. Lunch of Soup 7.00pm-9.00pm – Dancing. and pudding will be £1.50 each. To book a table please ring Hylarie on 016973 20624. Your support Sunday 7.00pm-9.00pm – Voices.Com of this event will be greatly appreciated. Bowling starts again on Monday 28th September in the Village Hall. 7.00pm-9.00pm Mary Sowerby

Flowers and cleaning for October B. Petecka. Congratulations To Richard and Caroline Poyntz-Wright on their recent Diamond Wedding Anniversary. Also to Peter and Nicola Laws on their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Service of Praise on Sunday 18th October This will be at 11.00 am using the Church of North India Liturgy and will be followed by an Indian Lunch kindly prepared by Rev Peter and Elaine Streatfield in the Parish Hall - (£10 ). Bag Packing at Sainsbury’s –

Saturday 21st November Volunteers required - please contact Church Warden Elizabeth Marrs (01900 823329). Higham Hall Evening Tuesday 24th November Slides (Isle of Man) with musical accompaniment and mini concert with Travelling Light. £8 including refreshments. Setmurthy Parish Hall The Hall is available for special occasions, group activities and classes. It has a large pleasant room plus kitchen and toilet. Enquiries: Mrs G.Wise (017687 76381).

St. Michael and All Angels’ Church, Torpenhow

Harvest Services Friday 2nd October at 6.30pm Harvest Service in Bothel Village Hall followed by a

Bring and Share Supper Sunday 4th October: Harvest Morning Prayer 9.30am Please Join us with your family to celebrate Gods gift of the Harvest We again this year ask for donations of non-perishable food which will be given to the Food Bank. This is in keeping with the Christian tradition of giving harvest gifts to the poor These gifts may be brought to either service or left in Church As we will not be auctioning any gifts in aid of church, donations to the upkeep of our Church and its Ministry will be most welcome October 2015

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Souper Day - Soup lunches Saturday November 7th 12noon—1.30pm Torpenhow Village Hall in aid of St Michael’s Church Blennerhasset & Baggrow Village Hall Lunch Club – come and enjoy soup & a sandwich! The next Lunch Club will be on Wednesday 7th October at 11.30am and don’t forget the paperback library is up & running again! The dates for the rest of the year are as follows... November 4th – Coffee Morning @ 10.30am December 2nd – Christmas Lunch Club @ 11.30am when the Blennerhasset School Choir will perform All are welcome! Weekly Activities A reminder of the weekly activities held in the hall... Monday: 7pm Dance Fitness. Tuesday: 7.30pm Bingo Wednesday: 10am Gentle Exercise Session, mainly seated 7pm Yoga Planning a party, a meeting or want to run a class? The hall is available for hire at just £8 an hour. For more information and to book please call Caroline on 016973 21944 or via email [email protected]

CONNECTING CUMBRIA: An event to help people understand the benefits offered by Superfast Broadband will be held in Bothel Village Hall on Tuesday 20th October at 7.00pm. AMENDMENT: New date for commencement of Friday Club 30th October. Bothel Village Treat: Bingo – dates for your diary: 30th September, 28th October, 25th November at 6.30pm. Claiming dates: Bothel Village Hall: Friday 27th November ‘Wines for Christmas’ by Shills. Bothel Lunch Club

Come along and join us for lunch in Bothel Village Hall On Monday 26th October 12.noon - 1.30pm. Adults £4.50 - reduced price for children. Transport is available and can be arranged. For more information phone 016973 20022 (Booking would be appreciated, but not essential) Future Dates :- 23rd November, 4th January, 25th January, 22nd February, 21st March

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Thursday, 8th October 7.30pm The North Country Theatre presents " The Gift of Stones" . The village of flint knappers is safe, self satisfied and inward looking but a stray arrow, an amputation and a wild woman from the sea salt marshes bring murder, mystery and cataclysmic change. Adapted from the award winning historical novel by Jim Crace and brought to the stage by the company whose brilliant adaptations have ranged from The 39 Steps to the deeply moving A Month in the Country. Torpenhow Village Hall Tickets £9 at the door, £8 in advance, Solway Arts members £6 Ring Gwen on 016973 71514 or email [email protected] for more information.

Friday, 30th October 7.30pm Race Night and Auction of Football Memorabilia in aid of CLIC-Sargeant, the children's cancer charity in Torpenhow Village Hall. Raffle, Tombola, Bar.

Bothel Village Hall Winners of 100 Club: 1st – Jim Miller, 2nd – Richard and Sharon Teasdale, 3rd – Edna Wood. There will be a Race Night held in Bothel Village Hall on Saturday 10th October. Tickets to include Supper will be available from committee members. 16

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The Carnegie Singers Cumbria In Bloom 2015 result! The Carnegie Singers concert at Bothel Village Hall Well done everyone!! on 18th September was well supported and raised over £600 for the Eden Valley Hospice. A big thank Bothel has been judged the you to all who attended. The Carnegie Singers chose a varied programme of songs and solos enjoyed by all. Bothel and Kirkland WI served savoury and sweet Best Village in Allerdale snacks in the interval. (not just best village but beating towns such as Keswick & Silloth) Bothel Gardening Club Friday 23rd October – 6.00pm - Pumpkin Fest

and awarded a Gold Certificate!

A Huge thank you to all who did their bit to make this Tuesday 17th November – 7.30pm - Matthew Smith possible! “Weeds to love or loathe” Tuesday 15th December – 7.30pm - Christmas social

HARVEST FESTIVAL PRAISE Join us in giving thanks for the Harvest. Sunday 11th October St. James' Church, Uldale, at 11am. Produce will be sold after the service. Money raised will go to the Bishop's Harvest for the Hungry.

FOODBANK Don"t forget to leave items for the Foodbank in the box in church. They are collected every second Sunday of the month.

Uldale Foundation Governors Grant Awards 2015 Awards are given each year and can be made for up to three years to those eligible. Grant awards are for those students 1. Resident in Uldale Parish 2. Are in further education 3. Aged between 16-22 years Please forward your details in writing: - Mrs Marion Pattinson (chairperson) Uldale Hall, Uldale. Wigton. Cumbria. CA7 1HA. Any other worthy awards are made at the discretion of the Governors. State qualifications received, courses taking place, future expectations in education/employment.

Please reply A.S.A.P and no later than the 15th Uldale Cleaning and Flower Rota:October 2015. October 4th. Mary Brown and Helen Farish October 11th. Mary Brown and Helen Farish and also Noreen Scholfield, (Harvest) October 18th. Marion Pattinson and Lorna Swift October 25th. Marion Pattinson and Lorna Swift Maes' Tearooms Lunch Club, Uldale, meets at 12md. on Thursday October 1st. An excellent three course meal for £6, all welcome. Please book direct with Mark, by the previous Tuesday, on 016973-71369 or email [email protected] Stepping Stones Cafe Church, Sunday, October 25th. in the Globe Hall, Ireby, 3pm. . A very special "Stepping Stones" meeting when we will have Bishop James with us on "Desert Island Discs", sharing some of his life, and love of Jesus. Music and laughs! Do come!!

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CALDBECK SURGERY www.caldbecksurgery.co.uk Tel 016974 78254 The surgery will be closed in the afternoon for staff training on the following dates: Wednesday 21st October Thursday 19th November On these afternoons the surgery (including the dispensary) will close at 1.00pm. Art in the Waiting Room this month by Irby Art Group

CALDBECK SURGERY FLU CLINICS 2015 We will be holding flu vaccination walk-in clinics from Monday 14th September until Friday 30th October, at the following times: Monday: 8.00 am to 8.30am ,12.00 am to 1.00 pm 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm Tuesday to Friday: 7.30 am to 8.30 am 12.00 am to 1.00pm, 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm Outside these times please do ask if we can fit you in.

Children’s nasal flu also available, by arrangement, with the surgery. Northern Fells Group – New Lend a Hand Co-ordinator We are pleased to announce that we have successfully appointed Simon Braithwaite from Hesket Newmarket as our new Lend a Hand co-ordinator. Simon took over from Gail Dewis on the 24th August 2015 and we wish Gail well in her retirement. His email address is – [email protected] telephone: 016974 77196. Diane Barraclough. Group Co-ordinator.

If you have any queries, please contact the surgery and ask to speak to a nurse or doctor.

SCHOOLS NEWS Ireby CoE School Welcome to our new Head Teacher. As you may remember from my previous letters, the governors at Ireby CE School embarked earlier this year on the search for a new head teacher for our school. Before I introduce her I would like to once again, on behalf of the Governing Body, give my sincere thanks to Alison Dickinson for all her hard work at Ireby School over the last ten years: and also to Karen Roberts who did a wonderful job as temporary head while a new head teacher was appointed. Our new head teacher is Mrs Nyrie Davies. Originally from Australia – don’t mention “The Ashes” - Nyrie settled in Cumbria in 2003 and brings to Ireby School a wealth of teaching and management experience which will set her in good stead for her new position. I hope you will join with me in welcoming her and wishing her well as she takes on this important and challenging role. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all members of our local community who give so much to make Ireby School the special place that it is: I trust that you will continue to support Mrs Davies as you have supported Alison and Karen in the past. Any more volunteers warmly welcomed!

The award, to remember a past pupil of the school who as you will know tragically died earlier this year, was the result of an approach by Mrs Sandra Wilson to the governors who asked if something could be done to honour Lee’s memory. This the governors were proud to do. The award is open to all pupils at Ireby School and was this year presented by Lee’s Cousin, Ashleigh Tolson (accompanied by Lee’s widow, Joanne) to Charlotte Renwick. The trophy will be on permanent display in school.

Search for a Governor…or two Amongst all the other changes happening at school there have been some changes to the Governing Body. Following the resignations, due to changing work commitments, of Stephen Cox and Tanya Laing, we now have two vacancies on the governing body. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Stephen and Tanya for their hard work and input to the governing body and ask if there are any members of the local community who would be willing to take on the hugely rewarding role of School Governor at Ireby? Please contact me directly for further information if you are interested on taking on this important role. The Annual School Barbeque Regards to all in our local community, and once The school barbeque that took place on July 12th was again, thank you for the support that you give to our once again a huge success: just over £1,000 was school. raised for school funds. Thank you all for your Adrian Hyde support. Chair of Governors, Ireby CE School This year the barbeque played host to the inaugural presentation of the Lee Tolson Memorial Award for Overall Sporting Achievement. 18

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School blues A little girl had just finished her first week of school.... “I'm just wasting my time,” she said to her mother. “I can't read, I can't write, and they won't let me talk!” With School in mind…. Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Education is what is left over when you subtract what you have forgotten from what you have learned. A mixture of misery and education is highly explosive. Herbert Samuel Human history becomes more and more a race between education and catastrophe. HG Wells Children are natural mimics - they act like us in spite of all our attempts to teach them good manners.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE NEWS Bassenthwaite WI celebr ated the Centenar y of the National Federation of Women’s Institutes and their 95th Anniversary with a party for members, former members and friends from Bassenthwaite. President Margaret Green welcomed over 70 people and it was good to see so many friends both old and new joining us in the Parish Room. Entertainment was provided by Gordon Pickering’s quintet Side by Side who played a selection of songs and tunes representing each decade of the last 100 years. They soon had us all singing along and a few brave dancers - great Charleston Ros! Helen Hinvest, Chairman of the Cumbria-Cumberland Federation kindly brought along the Federation Banner which shows small panels representing each WI in the Federation. The Bassenthwaite panel has a motif of the lake and the osprey and members and friends were interested to see the individual panels from other WIs and how they had chosen to represent their particular area. Bassenthwaite was one of the earliest WI’s to be formed in Cumberland and memorabilia from the minutes of the first meeting in 1919, through photographs and newspaper cuttings over the last 95 years to the present day were on display and drew much attention. A competition, organised by Mary Brewis to identify current WI members from childhood photographs had people puzzling. Congratulations to Verena Cannon, the runaway winner, with over half correct. Thank you to all members who generously provided a sumptuous and ample supper. Thank you also to all members and friends who gave time before, during and after the party to assist with the myriad of tasks to ensure the evening ran smoothly. Finally a very special thank you to Ros Downing whose inspiration and meticulous October 2015

organisation and hard work resulted in an evening enjoyed and remembered by all. The speaker at our next meeting, on October 8th 7.30 in the Church Room, will be Allan Patterson with “ Words on Wood”, guests and new members are welcome. The competition will be a Wood carving. Hostesses for the evening are Mesdames I. Harrington and I. Ward. Entertainment: Mesdames V. Barton, B. Cooper-Holmes and S. Mendus. The next committee meeting will be on October 5th. Bothel and Kirkland WI wer e given an inter esting and useful talk by Ian Abernethy on self - defence. He outlined the stages on how to assess fear and dangerous situations, giving us an understanding of how the body reacts and what we should do on such occasions. He stressed that prevention was better than having to act to such situations. Maggie Bell thanked Ian for the talk and hoped that we never have to use his useful information! Further plans were made for the Autumn meeting of the WI at Aspatria Rugby Club on the 23rd September, and menu choices were made for the 90th birthday party in October. The members had enjoyed their summer outing to the Haig Mining Museum. The venue for Christmas dinner was agreed. Eileen Bell won the raffle and Betty Earle the competition for the most items in a jar beginning with the latter S!

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Embleton W I Meeting September 9th 2015 16 members of Embleton WI and one guest met at the Village Hall on 9th September. We were brilliantly entertained by the Cockermouth Ukulele Band with a selection of music by artists such as The Beatles and The Travelling Wilburys. Judging from the level of audience participation everyone, band included, had a great time. Andrea Cameron won the competition for piece of sheet music with Chrissie Veitch 2nd. The raffle was won by Myrtle Hind. Our next meeting will be at Embleton Village Hall on Wednesday 14 October at 7.30 pm. Our speaker will be David Hopkinson who will talk about Inheritance Tax Planning. Guests and new members are very welcome: please contact our secretary, Joanna South 01900 828110 for information. Ireby WI Members of Ireby WI had some unexpected visitors to their September meeting, when they celebrated the centenary of the WI movement in Britain. The President first introduced Madge Watt all the way from Ontario, Canada. She was a very uncompromising looking lady, dressed in a severe long-skirted suit, a very masculine shirt, a tie and a wonderful pot-pie hat pulled severely down almost to her eye-brows. She had come to tell us about the WI which had begun in Canada and had seen the need for such an organisation here, being supported by the Marquis of Anglesey. The principles of self determination, Truth, Tolerance, Justice and Fellowship which applied then are the same as today. The difference was that the First World War made homemaking skills of paramount importance, while the Suffragette movement encouraged women to be independent and stand up for their rights. Madge was followed by Lady Denman, a very different figure, but, curiously both these women bore a close resemblance to Pauline Bibby, who was listed as our speaker for the evening. She was dressed in a very elegant outfit with a splendid hat, perched at a much more jaunty angle, and was a lady of many interests, who remained in charge until 1946, when she stood down. The deprivations of the Second World War were then making further demands on the nation and the WI stepped into the breach, particularly in the matter of evacuation and feeding everyone, using what produce they could grow and finding substitutes for things in short supply. We all enjoyed the vinegar cake very much, which was a famous recipe of the time. In the post war years, members continued the traditions associated with home-making, and Denman College was set up to improve these skills. There was also increased emphasis on campaigns for things like equal pay, Keep Britain Tidy, Fair Trade, Recycling and saving the honey bees. We had our moments. Who can forget Calendar Girls or the slow hand-clapping of Tony Blair? Ireby WI had its own parallel history, highlights including buying its own hall in 1953 and reopening it after a complete refurbishment in 2006.

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Sarah Ashburner gave the vote of thanks, partly by reading a prize-winning poem which she had written about what the WI had meant to her over the years, a fitting tribute to the organisation as a whole. Plumbland WI Meeting are held in the Village Hall, first Wednesday in the month at 7.15pm. Always open to prospective new members who are welcome to attend 2 meetings free, for a taster. New programmes were given out at our September meeting. A quick look over it revealed some interesting evenings ahead. Our September meeting was Gareth Kemble and his partner with talks and samples of coffee. The competition, a coffee cup and saucer, was won by Bridget with Margaret L. second. Margaret also won the drawing. Condolences were given to Gilda on the death of her sister, aged 93, who died at Cockermouth. Wednesday 7th October – a talk, with slides and artefacts, by Sarah. Competition: An interesting piece of glass. Uldale WI 3rd September 2015 Fifteen members and two visitors were welcomed to the September meeting and the minutes of the last meeting were approved. The food for the party was discussed and members who had won the Rose Bowl etc. were reminded to return them at the next meeting. The Christmas meal has been booked for the 10th December at Woodlands, and the menu will be circulated when it is available. The mailing from the National Federation had arrived and members were urged to write to their MPs about the Care Not Custody campaign and were informed about both 2016 subscriptions and a special performance of the Nutcracker. Ideas were sought for next year’s programme and members were told about a Macmillan coffee morning to be held on 25th September in Boltongate. After the business meeting, we had a Flower Arranging demonstration by Edna Graham. She told us how to condition and look after cut flowers before doing some beautiful arrangements for us. She arranged some flowers in a teacup and some on a cake stand before showing us a modern wedding arrangement in six jam jars. She finished her demonstration with a stunning arrangement in orange and bronze and even included a leaf from a 101 year old aspidistra! The vote of thanks was given by Elizabeth Moore. The evening ended with a delicious supper provided by Angela Marrs and Marion Pattinson. The competition was won by Joan Stamper with Sarah Ashburner coming second and the drawing, which was for the flower arrangements, was won by several members and visitors

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Email to: [email protected] Thursday 1st Friday 2nd Friday 2nd Sunday 4th Sunday 4th Tuesday 6th Tuesday 6th Wednesday 7th Wednesday 7th Thursday 8th Friday 9th Saturday 10th Saturday 10th Sunday 11th Monday 12th Wednesday 14th Saturday 17th Saturday 17th Saturday 17th Sunday 18th Tuesday 20th Tuesday 20th Tuesday 20th Wednesday 21st Thursday 22nd Friday 23rd Friday 23rd Friday 23rd Saturday 24th Sunday 25th Tuesday 27th Friday 30th Friday 30th Friday 30th

Lunch Club, Mae’s Tearooms, Uldale 12noon Torpenhow Church Harvest Service, Bring/Share Supper, at Bothel Village Hall 6.30pm, Bingo, Allhallows Community Centre, 7.30pm Sunday lunches, Allhallows Community Centre 12-3.00pm Animal Welfare Service, Allhallows Church, 11.00am Bassenthwaite & Isel MU, Bassenthwaite Church Room, 2.00pm Charity Christmas card Sale, Bassenthwaite Parish Room 10-2 Bothel & Kirkland WI, Bothel Village Hall 7.30pm Bolton’s, Ireby & Uldle MU, All Saints Church Boltongate 2.00pm ‘The Gift of Stones’, North Country Theatre, Torpenhow Village Hall 7.30pm Talk on Holme Cultram Abbey, Allhallows Community Centre 7.00pm Table top Sale, Allhallows Community centre 10.00am-1.00pm Charity Bazaar, Embleton Village Hall 1.30pm-4.00pm Harvest Festival, Allhallows Church, 6.30pm Harvest Supper & Sale, Bassenthwaite Parish Room, 7.00pm WI Embleton Village Hall 7.30pm Embleton Village Hall Social Dance Beetle Drive, Pie/Pea Supper, Globe Hall, Ireby 5.00pm Harvest Sale & Soup lunches, Allhallows Community Centre 11.00am-1.00pm Service of Praise, Setmurthy Church 11.00am, followed by Indian lunch in Parish Hall. U3 Talk, Irvine Hunt, Allhallows Community Centre 2.00-4.00 Charity Christmas card sale, Bassenthwaite Parish Room 10-2 Talk, Church to Church walks, Blindcrake Village Hall 7.30pm Parish Council Meeting, Embleton Village Hall 7.15pm Art Out West, Embleton Village Hall 7.30pm AGM, Allhallows Community Centre 7.30pm That Pizza Place, Allhallows Community Centre 5.00-9.00pm Pumpkin Fest, Bothel Village Hall 6.00pm That Pizza Place, Allhallows Community Centre 5.00-9.00pm Stepping Stones Café Church, Globe Hall, Ireby 3.00pm Prayer Breakfast, Wythop Church, 9.00am Dalston Male Voice Choir Concert, St. John’s Church, Bassenthwaite 7.00pm Seniors Club, Embleton Village Hall 11.00am Race Night & Auction of Football Memorabilia, Torpenhow Village Hall 7.30pm

Sunday 1st Tuesday 3rd Thursday 5th Thursday 5th Friday 6th Friday 6th Saturday 7th Sunday 8th Thursday 12th Friday 13th Saturday 14th Saturday 14th Tuesday 17th Tuesday 17th Saturday 21st Tuesday 24th

Sunday lunches, Allhallows Community Centre 12-3.00pm Bassenthwaite & Isel MU, Bassenthwaite Church Room 2.00pm Bonfire & Fireworks, Allhallows Community Centre 6.30pm Bassenthwaite Parish Council Meeting, Parish Room 7.30pm Bingo, Allhallows Community Centre 7.30pm Special Advent Coffee Morning, Bell Institute, Boltongate 10-11 Souperday, Torpenhow Village Hall, 12noon-1.30pm Act of Remembrance, Allhallows Community Centre 2.30pm DCC meeting, St. Cuthbert’s, Embleton Bingo, Globe Hall, Ireby 7.30pm Post medieval pottery workshop, Allhallows Community Centre10.00am-3.30pm Table Top Sale, Plumbland Village Hall 10.00am-2.00pm U3A talk, Guide Dogs, Allhallows Community Centre 2-4.00pm Mathew Smith, ‘Weeds to love or loathe’ Bothel Village Hall 7.30 Jazz Night, Allhallows Community Centre 7.30pm Higham Hall, Travelling Light

Thursday 3rd Tuesday 15th

Bassenthwaite Parish Council Meeting, Parish Room 7.30pm Bothel Gardening Club Christmas Social, 7.30pml

Please note: Any entries for ‘what’s on’ must be notified separately to [email protected] October 2015

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The Parishes of Allhallows, Bassenthwaite, Boltons, Embleton, Ireby, Isel, Plumbland, Setmurthy, Torpenhow, Uldale and Wythop

Team Rector The Revd. Tricia Rogers The Vicarage, Torpenhow, Wigton CA7 1HT Tel: 016973 71541 [email protected]

Team Vicar The Revd Peter Streatfeild, The Vicarage, Bassenthwaite, Keswick CA12 4QH Tel. 017687 76198 [email protected]

Team Curate

Self Supporting

Part Time

The Revd Clare Spedding, West Mirehouse, Bassenthwaite, Keswick CA12 4QE Tel. 017687 75356 [email protected]

Lay Ministers 

Mrs. H. Chaddock Mrs. P. Hirst Mr G. Cox

016973 42342 016973 71565 016973 21898

Honorary Assistant Clergy

Canon M. Braithwaite Canon C. Johnson

016973 23429 016973 71578

Emeritus Lay Ministers

Mr. J Spedding

017687 75356

Church Wardens All Saints, Allhallows

 

Mr. L Raven Mrs. D Hetherington

016973 71136 016973 20321

St. Bega & St. John, Bassenthwaite Mr. A. Bowe

017687 76405

All Saints, Boltons Mrs. E Foster Mrs B Grainger

016973 42306 016973 71909

St Cuthbert, Embleton Mr K. Evans Mrs L.Grieveson St. James, Ireby

017687 76620 017687 76477

Mrs. B. Boyes Mrs B. Johnson

016973 71580 016973 71578

St. Michael, Isel Mrs. M. Mossop Mrs A. Thompson

01900 823492 01900 823763

St. Cuthbert, Plumbland Mr A.Watson Mr Graham Cox

016973 21906 016973 21898

St. Barnabas, Setmurthy

Assistant Curate

Awaiting Photo

01900 823329 017687 76483

The Revd Lucie Lunn The Vicarage Ireby Wigton CA7 1EX

St. Michael, Torpenhow

Tel: 016973 71265

Mr A.Coxon Mrs H. Chaddock

016973 71939 016973 42342

[email protected]

St Margaret’s, Wythop Mrs A. Cameron Mrs K Brandwood.

017687 76141 017687 76330

Contacting Binsey Link Editor: Don Lomax, 1 California Terrace, Bothel, Wigton. CA7 2JF. Tel. 016973 21277 email: [email protected] Copy deadline for NOVEMBER Issue is 15th OCTOBER 2015

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Mrs. E Marrs Mrs N. Laws Miss E.Bell Mr R.Cox Mr D.Lomax

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St. James, Uldale

Parish Administrator Rebecca Watson [email protected] October 2015