The Damson Valley
The Parish of Crosthwaite and Lyth lies 5 miles west of Kendal, 5 miles north of Grange-over-Sands and 3 miles south of Bowness-on-Windermere. The M6 motorway is 5 miles from the parish. Manchester Airport is 82 miles to the south.
Crosthwaite derives its name from the old Scandinavian word, “thwaite”, meaning a clearing in a forest or a piece of land, which has been enclosed. This was blended with “Cross”, which may reflect the earlier Christian connections with the Irish or Angle missionaries of the sixth or seventh century. The Norsemen also gave Lyth its name; “hlith” means sloping hillside.
News and Events
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The Two Valleys Churches - Our group of eight churches known as the “Two Valleys Team” |
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Damson Country - Walks Around the Lyth and Winster Valleys |
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Crosthwaite Weather - Rodney Sale's Weather Page |
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Christmas Services in the Two Valleys Churches |
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COMING SOON |
Monthly Farmhouse - a look at the history of farming in the Parish |
Click here for:
Church Services for November 2008
Church Services for December 2008
and here for the latest Church Notice
Sheet
Christmas Fair
This years Christmas fair will be held in the Crosthwaite Village hall on Saturday December 6th. starting at 10am through to 12.30. As well as mince pies and coffee, Father Christmas will be making an appearance in his grotto for all the children to go and visit. If you would like a stall to sell your wares tables are available at £5 a table bookable with Janet Mason 52551.
Christmas music will be played, and all this for just £1 entry fee.
Jean Denney's page
Jean's news page is now up and running with highlights of recent events, news and gossip. More details than the Gazette! Take a look here.
FIRST RESPONDERS
First Responders update
A trainer has been allocated to the Lyth Valley First Responders Group and a meeting of
all volunteers will be called in the next month or so at the Memorial Hall in Crosthwaite. Training
is now programmed to start in early January. The Registration and CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) checks
will start during November.
More information soon. Click on First
Responders for more details.
Any queries to John Holmes 015395 68599 .
NEWS FROM THE EXCHANGE
The Exchange Newsletter is now on the WWW.
Take a look at The Crosthwaite Exchange Newsletter and from there you can download and print your own copy (.pdf file)
Marie Wild still visits the Exchange every other week. Marie is a professional
massage specialist who will also be offering facials and manicures. She
started her treatments on April 23rd. She will alternate fortnightly
with Neat Feet in the Meeting Room. You can book an appointment to see
her ahead of time or on the day, if she has vacancies.
Mum's why not come to collect your children an hour early and have a
relaxing facial or neck and shoulder massage?
Click HERE to see what Voluntary Action Cumbria (VAC) think about our Exchange in their publication - "The Exchange at Crosthwaite - A Guide to Establishing an Exchange in your area"
Diary dates
26th November there will be a Christmas Shopping Afternoon and a Tradecraft Festive Stock and gift stalls. Try and support this event.
Every other week from:-
22nd October - Marie Wild - Masseur and Beautician.
29th October - Neat Feet - Liz and David, Foot Care Specialists.
