16th September
CONGRATULATIONS
To Ann Smith who completed the Big Swim on Lake Windermere
last Saturday.
To Rodney Sale who cycled in the Ride and Stride event last Saturday in aid
of Cumbria Churches.
To all those who helped in any way to obtain the title Village of the Year in
Cumbria. Well Done.
The Memorial Hall is now in ship-shape condition after the Boon Days it is ready for the Winter programme including Indoor Bowling, the Art Club (which starts at the beginning of October) and Aerobics.
The Rt Rev'd Gordon Bates confirmed confirmed eight candidates last Sunday in St. Mary's.
All the children from School visited Greenlands at Tewitfields last Monday to help with their project on Products from Animals. Swimming Lessons have started on Wednesday mornings.
4th September
Just to remind you of The Boon Day on 12th & 13th September in the Memorial Hall. We all use the Hall so try and help.
The Harvest Festival is on 27th September at 11 am and the Harvest Supper is on 28th in the Memorial Hall at 7 pm prompt. This year the meal is Lasagne or Quiche plus sweet and costs £7.
The Outdoor Bowling season is nearly over, the League Matches have finished. The Smith Cup was a feminine affair it was won by Margaret Stott and the runner up was Hilary Holliday. The Indoor Bowling will start on 29th September; they meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. New members are welcome and should contact Pat Walker on 68584.
Time is running out to contact Marilyn Shuttleworth if you are interested in helping with the proposed Pantomime; contact her on 68522
16th August
The Flower Show
Congratulations to all who entered the Flower Show, Matthew Dobson won two Cups one for most points and for best exhibit his wife Eileen won the Flower Arranging Cup, Valerie Harrison won for her Marmalade, Amy Richardson won the Junior Cup. Paula Cross won with her roses and Jean Cheesman won the Handicraft Cup.
A loop system has been installed in the Memorial Hall which will help those hard of hearing.
Landlubbers was theme of the Holiday Club organised by Michelle Woodcock. The children enjoyed craft, singing and dancing and it was a really inspirational event. The helpers were from The Two Valleys Team.
22nd July
Pam Bownass asked me to tell you that she has her Craft table at the Exchange each Wednesday. It is very poplar with the children and a good way to keep them happy in this wet weather.
Advance Notice. Michelle Woodcock has organised a Holiday Club on 13th and 14th August it is for children aged 3 to 12, and the theme is “Landlubbers”. Anyone interested please contact her on 68276. I have helped at these Clubs and they are most enjoyable
A Butterfly Walk organised by the Landowners and led by Steve Doyle was well attended and very enjoyable. Amongst the ten or so butterflies seen were the dark green and high brown fritillaries, the grayling, the northern brown argus, and the common blue.
The Junior Children from School recently enacted “The Landing on the Moon”; Elliot
Cross was Neil Armstrong. The older ones also gave their version of Crosthwaite Has Got Talent.
There was also a school trip to for the older ones to Tullie House in Carlisle; they dressed
as Celts and Romans and took part in a “Detective Experience”.
14th July
Luckily the sun came out to ensure the success of the Annual Strawberry Tea, held on the Sports Field last Sunday. There were various stalls and competitions. Paul Gregson played a selection of music on his organ and games of carpet bowls were popular. All money raised goes to the upkeep of the Field.
The new puppet show Joshua and the Walls of Jericho has been shown at School and at the Strawberry Tea. Many people have used their talents in the Production. Please try and see it. We must applaud Michelle Woodcock for her ideas and anyone interested in helping should contact her on 68276.
The end of term at Crosthwaite School has been very busy, the younger children went on the train and steamer to Brockhole. The older ones have attended many sports events at other Schools and visited Carlisle Tullie House Museum to help them study the Celts and Romans.
Helen Todd leader of The Rainbows is appealing for someone to help her run the Group; it is on a Monday night from 4 pm in the Memorial Hall - contact her on 68384.
The Playgroup has now closed for the Summer holidays. They went to the Lakeland Maize Maze at Sedgwick on their last day. The Playgroup will start again in September.
26th June
The next walk for the Two Valleys Walking Group will be on 13th July, starting at Cartmel Fell Church it will be around Simpson’s Ground. It starts at 10 a.m.
There are a number of strawberry teas for you to enjoy. On the 7th July, after the sports, FROCS are having one in School in aid of Breast Cancer. On the 12th July “The Recreation Field Trust Strawberry Tea” will be held on the Field; attractions include the New Puppet Show. The cost is £3 in advance or £3.50 on the door. Finally the Exchange will serve “Afternoon Tea Plus Strawberries” on 15th July.
You are invited by the children from Crosthwaite School to their Summer Production in the Memorial Hall on 14th July at 6 p.m. Also to their BBQ on the School field on 3rd July. Congratulations to the School - they came 3rd in The Tasty Tubs Competition organised by Hayes.
As more of us may one day end up in Furness Hospital, it is good to know that the W.I. has a volunteer who will visit; contact Lilian Baines 01229 821951 or at Lune View, Whitehall, Ulverston.
15th June
Two Nurses from Kendal Long Term Conditions team visited The Exchange. It is a new service for older people and it was explained by Sise Dawson The nurses answered medical questions and agreed to visit the Parish from time-to-time. I will keep you informed when they will visit next.
The amount raised for Christian Aid was £1,013, thanks to the Soup and Pud Day
and the Envelope Collection.
The next walk for THE TWO VALLEYS WALKING GROUP will be on 24th June organised by Tim and
June Harmer. Meet at 6.30 p.m. in the lay-by near Levens Hall. The walk will be by the river,
fairly flat and about 3 miles.
31st May
Jim Bownass (Chairman) presided over the A.G.M. of the Memorial Hall last Wednesday; he thanked everyone who helps in many ways to keep the Hall alive by organising many events. He thanked Janet Mason who has resigned as Secretary after many years, the new Secretary will be Roger Smith. A Vice Chairman also had to be elected after the sad death of Pat Wilson; the new one will be Marylyn Shuttleworth. Gordon Pitt (Treasurer) read the Balance Sheet and thanked The Exchange for their generous donation of £500. It is proposed to install a loop system, for the Hall. There will be Boon Days on 12th and 13th September, more later.
On Friday evening the First Responders Group benefited from a slide show given by Jim Bownass; the first part was entitled Crosthwaite and it showed many local people giving their views on life here. This was followed by a Quiz on locations and towns and, after refreshments, the final Show was “Cumbria at War”. On Saturday evening Jim Bownass showed “Westmorland the Lost County”; money raised went to the Memorial Hall.
If you feel like a walk, members of Keep Fit organise one each Monday night; meet at the Memorial Hall at 7.00 p.m.
22nd May
It was the turn of the Lady Members of the Crosthwaite Bowlig Club to play for their Trophy last Sunday, despite the rain, there were exciting matches and the winner was Anne MacDonald runner up was Doen Jenkinson.
The gardens in Crosthwaite should be flowerful thanks to Margaret and Val who staged Plants Stalls at last week's Exchange and W.I. Hope they will be on show at The Crosthwaite Flower Show which takes place on 8th August. Schedules are available from various places.
I have been asked to appeal or Coupons from Flora Margarine; take them to Crosthwaite School, they can use them to buy kitchen equipment.
12th May
The Crosthwaite Outdoor Bowling Club Season is in full Spring they have teams in various leagues, their first competition was for The Bond Pairs Cup and this was won by Norman Richardson and Margaret Stott, runners up were John Pearson and Bill Sharpe. Members provided lunches at the Punch Bowl Sponsored Pairs competition making money for the Club. The next event is for the Ladies Cup on 17th May.
There was "A Soup And Pud" event last Monday in the Memorial Hall, Carrot and Orange or Pea and Mint Soup plus delicious sweets were on the Menu, it was in aid of Christian Aid.
A Good Time was had by all at the recent Ceilidh, music and caller was supplied by Jump The Gun it was in aid of The First Responders. From 18th May the First Responders start providing services; if you need help phone 999.
Sandwiches and Filled Baked Potatoes are available at The Exchange on the first Wednesday of the Month, do not forget there will be Bedding Plant Stall on 20th May.
4th May
They say On Mans Rubbish is another man's Treasure and this was certainly true at The Annual Rummage Sale and Auction that raised £960 towards the hall's expenses. The Memorial Hall was full of unwanted items in good condition. ALAN MASON auctioned the more valuable goods and it is a treat to hear him. The Hall Committee would like to thank all those who helped in various ways to make it a success.
THE TWO VALLEY'S WALKING GROUP joined in the BLUE-BELL WALK held on Saturday morning and the weather was ideal which ensured the enjoyment. After the walk they had refreshments in the Parish Hall. The event raised £460.90p in aid of St Anthony's Roof Appeal.
Two more dates for your Diary.
29th May JIM BOWNASS will give a film show on CUMBRIA AT WAR and on 30th May another show on OLD WESTMORLAND, both in he Memorial Hall - cost £6.
27th April
Children from Crosthwaite School have finished their project on the War, and they showed their parents what they had learnt. They had spent time at Hawes End Keswick where they were Evacuees and two children gave a presentation of their time there. They had to entertain themselves so were taught ball-room dancing and they gave a display of the waltz and foxtrot.
Rev. Michael Woodcock presided over the Parish Council Meeting on Sunday 26th. First he thanked June Childe who after 15 years resigned as Church Warden; she was given a Book and cheque. The new Warden will be John Holmes. The Vicar thanked all who help in various ways in running the Church so successfully.
There will be Sandwiches and Baked Potatoes at the Exchange during the Summer Months starting on 6th May.
Mike Fleetwood, who led the Easter Walk around Potter Tarn, will be leading the next walk on 2nd May; it will join the Blue Bell Walk from St Anthony's, Cartmel Fell.
There will be a Family Ceilidh on 7th May. The cost will £7 and music and a Caller will be provided by Jump the Gun; it is aid of the Lyth Valley First Responders.
I have been asked to promote a Cross Bay walk on 20th June which is in aid of St Anthony’s Roof Appeal; the cost is £10. For further details contact Anne Ratcliffe on 015395/52107.
15th April 2009
MIKE FLEETWOOD led the second walk for the Two Valley's Walking Group which took place on Easter Monday. Once again they had lovely weather enhancing the enjoyment , the circular walk was to Potter Tarn and ended a Wilf's Cafe.
The last day of term were busy for the children at Crosthwaite School. On Thursday they attended St Mary's and the little ones sang and said poems on Spring; the older ones acted the story of Easter. On Friday they had an egg-rolling competition followed by judging of Easter Gardens.
There were 40 children a THE HOLIDAY CLUB held in St Mary's. I was there and saw the enjoyment of the children as they went from table to table making a variety of crafts. Who said children only like Computer Games? Thanks must go to Michelle Woodcock for organising this enjoyable event.
Dates for THE EXCHANGE.
April 22nd Springtime Plants Stall and May 20th Bedding Plants will be on Sale.
3rd April 2009
It is time to sort out unwanted items an donate them to the Rummage Sale which takes place
on May 2nd at 2.00 pm, more valuable goods will be auctioned, any queries contact Janet Mason
on 52551
I have been asked to publise the SOUP AND PUD event which will take place on Monday 11th May
from 12 noon to 2 pm. Tickets cost £5 and it is in aid of Christian Aid
Don't forget the Two Valley's Walk on Easter Monday it starts a WILFS CAFE Stavley.
29th March 2009
Indoors Bowls
The Final match of the Indoor Bowling Club took place on the last meeting of the season; the winner of the Trophy was Tom Smith and runner up was Pat Walker. At their AGM all the officials were re-elected.
Lyth Valley Discussion Group
The Lyth Valley Discussion Group's final meeting took place last Monday before the A.G.M. Robert Hughes gave an amusing talk on his life in the Construction Industry. JOHN THACKER (Chairman) said the Group has enjoyed good speakers and he thanked Richard Metcalfe (secretary) for organising the programme and also all the Officials, special thanks went to the Punch Bowl Underbarrow for hosting the Meetings.
Two Valleys Walk
The First walk for the Two Valley's was led by PAT HOWARTH, 16 people and four dogs took part, they were very lucky to have a lovely sunny day. The walk started at Cunswick Fell and the surrounding area. The next one will take place on April 13th. It starts at 10.00am from the car park near Wilf's Cafe in Stavely, it will be 4 miles and will be a circular walk to Potter Tarn. For more information contact Mike Fleetwood on 68148
Cameos of Crosthwaite and Lyth
THE END OF THE STORY CAMEOS OF CROSTHWAITE AND LYTH. Pam Bownass reports that the successful Book which has been sold all over the country has now all been sold and they have closed the Bank Account. It was decided to donate the money, and £1,345.74p was given to the recreational Field and the same amount to the First Responders Group. A very good achievement.
THE FIRST RESPONDERS
There are 34 people from Brigsteer, Crook, Crosthwaite and Underbarrow and Witherslack involved with the First Responders. They are now in Training supervised by the North West Ambulance Service and hope to be in action in May. They are having a CEILIDH on 8th May for Fund Raising; more information later.
Transport help line
There is a need for more volunteers to place their names on the HELPLINE; they are needed to help people attend Doctor, Hospital, Dentist appointments etc. . If you are interested contact Geraldine Wilson on 68836
Holiday Club
There will be another HOLIDAY CLUB. it will be held on 14th April in St Mary's Church from 10am - 12am and costs £1. It is for children aged 3-12 and there will be plenty of Easter Crafts for the children to enjoy. Please contact Michelle Woodcock, if you are interested, on 68276
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22nd March 2009
Fashion Show
The Lakes Branch of Action for Children benefited by £1331.95p as the result of a very successful FASHION SHOW held in the Memorial Hall last Friday night. Poppy Red supplied the models and fashions, The Hair Stylists were from Aqua (Bowness) and the makeup was by Powder Room. Four ladies from the Committee provided a buffet; it was an excellent result.
Bowling
Now the weather has improved The Bowling Green on the Recreation Field is Open; anyone interested in joining please contact Anne Macdonald on 68308.
Mothers Day
Thanks to Vonny Sharpe, Eileen Alston, and Barbara Myers. The children from Crosthwaite School made posies of spring flowers to take home for their mothers for Mother's Day.
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15th March 2009
There was a Coffee Morning at the home of Peter and Jean Sherratt last Saturday morning in aid of Meningitis Trust. There were two competitions the first, which was won by Verline Hill, was to guess to weight of a Lemom Cake; the second. a Television Quiz on locations in the Lake District, was won by Mary Harkess, Judy Goodland and Margaret and Rodney Sale. The event raised £200.
Children from Crosthwaite School celebrated Red Nose Day by going to School in colourful clothes (especially in red). They baked and sold cakes with a Pudsey theme and the had an extended assembly when they were told the reason for the event.
It is nearly Easter and anyone who has lost a loved one can remember them by bouying a Lily to be placed in curch. If you are interested contact Vonny sharpe on 52005 or Eilen Alston on 68565.
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9th March 2009
The Exchange supported FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT with literature on each table giving the reason to support this cause; the Exchange only sells Fairtrade goods. As it was the first Wednesday in the month it was “Soup, Roll and Sweet Day”, and on the menu was Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup or Lentil and Lemon both delicious.
Because of the adverse weather I had to cancel the previous Lunch Club meeting so it was pleasing that we were able to have one last week; it was Birthday Greetings In Betty Jackson who was 92.
There will be a Family Mothers Day Service in St Mary’s at 11.00 on the 22nd March; there is an open invitation to all families to attend.
It is proposed to set up a Two Valleys Walking Group; the first outing will take place on Thursday 19th March. Anyone interested should meet at Cunswick Fell Car Park at 10.00; the walk will be about 4 miles.
The Crook Young Farmers performed the pantomime ALLADIN in the Memorial Hall last Wednesday night; several Crosthwaite children were in the cast. Well done to all of them.
TWO VALLEYS STEWARDSHIP OF THE EARTH will meet at Fern Lea the home of Anne and Peter Macdonald at 7;00 p.m. on 16th March. They will discuss our individual “micro-contributions” to saving the planet. All are welcome.
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2nd March 2009
I went to the Exchange last week and thought I was in Hawaii, all the Helpers were dressed in their brightest clothes adorned with Leis, it was the “Banish the Blues Event”, all the cakes had a tropical theme and everyone enjoyed a Fresh fruit cocktail.
I went into Crosthwaite School recently to tell them of my war Time Experiences in order to prepare them for their visit to Hawes End Keswick, where for three days they were “Evacuees” The children had a wartime Menu, played wartime games as there was no Television. As part of the visit they experienced an Air Raid, and took part in a search after an aircraft crash. I think they will never forget those three days.
Date for your diary
JEAN SHERRATT is holdings a Coffee Morning on March 14th at her home at 16 Starnthwaite Ghyll from 10 to 12 a.m. It is in aid of The Meningitis Trust.
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17th February 2009
Pantomime update
GORDON PITT had a smile on his face when he found out that the Pantomime had raised the sum of £1158.4Op. WELL. DONE. Jim Bownass has processed a DVD of the Pantomime and is on sale at £5; it can be purchased at the Exchange.
Neighbourhood Forum
The Neighbourhood Forum was held in the Memorial Hall last Wednesday (11th February); several local speakers spoke about their various roles in local organisations and two of them were successful in their application for a Grant. John Holmes requested £1,000 for the First Responders and Anne Macdonald requested money for the Outdoor Bowling club and was granted £786; it will go towards extending the veranda of the Pavilion at Crosthwaite & Lyth Recreational Field.
GOOD LUCK
Good Luck to the children from Crosthwaite School who have entered the Lakeland Radio Competition R FACTOR, aimed at encouraging the practice of re-cycling. They have been helped by Music Links and the song was composed by Harriet Dennison a pupil at the School. They will be judged in April and if successful the song will be played on Lakeland Radio.
Date for your diary
On the 14th March the Exchange will be promoting FAIRTRADE WEEK by stocking their stall with Faritrade Goods and there will be literature on why people should support them.
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6th February 2009
Oh yes it was!
I think you will agree with me that the Pantomime SNOW WHITE AND SEVEN DWARFS was an excellent show. JIM BOWNASS (Chairman of the Memorial Hall Committee) expressed his thanks to all those who had contributed to its success, the performers, writer, producer, stage hands, sound operatives, scene painters and children from Crosthwaite School.
It was in aid of the Hall and will help with the increased costs. There will be a Video of the production - more about this later.
Exchange birthday
It was the Third Birthday of the Exchange last Wednesday and also its Soup and Roll Day. The volunteers were kept busy as there were many punters,Geraldine Wilson thanked all the volunteers without which it could not run, all were given Bucks Fizz and Birthday Cake. The Prospective Conservative Candidate attended and he spoke to many asking their problems on living in a rural area.
Congratulations
Congratulations to MR JOHNSON (Teacher at Crosthwaite School) on his wedding last Saturday in St Mary’s.
The Landowners of Crosthwaite and Lyth - Annual General Meeting
The annual general meeting of the Landowners of Crosthwaite and Lyth was held in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday 4th February and over 30 people attended. Robert Sykes, the Chairman, presided over the meeting and outlined the major events of the year that affected the landowners' interests. Of particular concern was the request by the BMC (British mountaineering Council) to allow climbing to resume on White Scar after a ban of 5 years. A well balanced discussion was heard on the pros and cons of lifting the ban. A show of hands indicated that the majority of those present favoured allowing controlled climbing back for a trial period of one year; the final decision will be made by the Trustees.
Peter Hensman had decided to resign his position as one of the Trustees and Claire Hensman was elected unopposed in his place. The other Trustees were re-elected unopposed for the next year’s term.
The business session of the AGM was followed by an excellent and much appreciated talk by Steve Doyle, of Butterfly Conservation Cumbria, on the butterflies of Whitbarrow.
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22 January 2009.
We read about the MORRIS MEN and that they need new members in order to promote themselves. They held a WASSAIL CELEBRATION last Saturday at Row Barn by kind permission of Mr. and Mrs. John Walker. Two teams took place one from Lancaster and the other from Crook. The performance started in the orchard when they sang to the Wren, the Robin and the Damson Tree. All those attending were encouraged to place a piece of toast on the tree and drink from the Wassail Cup. They then progressed to a flat area where they danced to traditional music. It was gratifying to see some young dancers. They then travelled to the Hare and Hounds Bowland Bridge where they continued the revelries including a mummer play. The whole celebration aroused much interest.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
The Neighbourhood Forum Meeting will take place on 11th February in the Memorial Hall. Local Issues are discussed so try to attend.
The Landowners of Crosthwaite and Lyth Meeting will be held on Wednesday 4th February at 7 pm, it is their A.G.M. Steve Doyle will address the meeting; he is the Butterfly Conservation Adviser so it should be interesting meeting. Also there will be a discussion on the possibility that the ban on climbing on White Scar might be lifted, the BMC are asking for a single year’s trial so those attending will either say Yes or No we will have to watch the result of the issue.
TRIVIA
Did you know the Parish Magazine celebrated 150 years of existence, the first one was published in Derby. It is very valuable for parishioners and we should thank the Editor and those who distribute it each month.
THE EXCHANGE
The Exchange is launching a new service from 28th January. It is a DVD and VIDEO Exchange. It works like this; if you have a DVD or VIDEO you have watched bring it to the Exchange and swap it for another. It sounds a good idea so why not try it!