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July "July is the seventh month of the year according to the Gregorian calendar. It was the fifth month in the early calendar of the ancient Romans. The Romans called the month Quintilius, which means fifth. A Roman Senate renamed the month to Julius (July) in honour of Julius Caesar, who was born on 12 July. The Anglo-Saxon names for the month included Heymonath or Maed monath, referring respectively to haymaking and the flowering of meadows."

August "August, the eighth month of the current Gregorian calendar and the third month of Summer’s rule, derives its name from Augustus (Augustus Caesar). The traditional birthstone amulets of August are the peridot and the sardonyx; and the gladiolus and the poppy are the month’s tradition-al flowers. August is shared by the astrological signs of Leo the Lion and Virgo the Virgin, and is sacred to the following Pagan deities: Ceres, the Corn Mother, Demeter, John Barleycorn, Lugh, and all goddesses who preside over agriculture. During the month of August, the Great Solar Wheel of the Year is turned to Lammas, one of the four Grand Sabbats celebrated each year by Wiccans and modern Witches through-out the world."

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Brough Parish Council The Parish Council Meeting was held on Thursday 20th June at 7pm in the Methodist School Room. Councillor P Dew and District Councillor G Simpkins were in attendance along with five members of the public. Councillor Simpkins is a member of EDC’s Planning Committee, and drew the Council’s attention to the revised policy and guidance from EDC regarding parish councils’ observations on planning applications. Cllr Dew sought Members’ feedback on the management and policing of Appleby Horse Fair, and clarified matters regarding the removal of litter and other rubbish from road verges. Cllr Dew also referred to the good rating attained by the local medical practice from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and drew attention to the S4 Western Dales bus service and provided the Council with bus timetables. Governance and Accountability Return. The Clerk confirmed that Mr Tim Davis has accepted the role of Internal Auditor. Recycling Centre, Land at Musgrave Lane. Councillors Ellwood and Henderson have visited the possible alternative site and agreed that it is a possible way forward. A member of EDC visited the site and also agreed it was a viable alternative. Further discussions with the owner and contact with local residents close to the possible site will be undertaken. Devolution of Assets. Work is being undertaken by Lin Henington in Jubilee Gardens. The Clerk had received clarification of the financial aspects of the transfer of Jubilee Gardens, which were minimal – in the order of £450 in a full year to meet grounds works and lighting costs which the Council found satisfactory. Consequently, the Chair and Vice-Chair, together with the Clerk, signed and returned the Transfer Agreement. Work relating to the devolution of the public conveniences is currently on hold and awaiting the consideration of EDC's new Chief Executive. Appleby Horse Fair. A different policing strategy had been noted, with officers being much more visible. It was felt that the “firm but fair” policing style had contributed to the much more orderly management of the Fair. It was hoped that this year’s arrangements would be repeated in future years. Co-option of a Councillor – Members considered the co-option of a Council-lor to the vacant, seventh, position on the Council. It was agreed that the position should be advertised with a view to co-opting a seventh Member to the Council at the next Meeting. Litter Bins – Cllr Henderson raised concerns about the inappropriate use of litter bins in the Parish. It appears that they are being used by some people for disposing household waste which should either be disposed of through doorstep waste collection services or via the recycling centre. Litter bins are not for the disposal of household waste, but for the collection and disposal of public litter. If the bins are full of household waste, the bins could not be used by the public and littering could become a problem. Tour of Britain Cycle Race 2019 – Members considered how to make the Continued on page 6

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most of the opportunity presented by the 2019 Tour of Britain Cycle Race. Stage 4 of the Race, on Tuesday 10 September 2019, will start at Gateshead and finish at Kendal, passing through Brough and Kirkby Stephen on the way. As a first step Cllr Jones would make contact with the Head of the Primary School, and report back to the next meeting. Dog Fouling on the Playing Field. This continues to be a problem. The children from the school regularly use the playing field and the children have designed their own posters to encourage owners to clean up after their dogs. The Council agreed to award a book token for the best notice. This is a brief summary of the meeting. For more details or further information contact Mr Andrew Bedford on 017683 42394 or you would be very welcome to attend the meetings. The next meeting will be held on Thursday 18th July 2019, in The School Room, The Methodist Church, Main St., Brough. Information is also available at www.brough-cumbria.info website. Pauline Capstick

Progress so far. Thank you to all who voted for me in the Eden district Elections in May. I would have thanked you all sooner but the European Elections prevented this from happening. The rules of politics (which are totally baffling) prevented me as an elected member from doing anything until after the European election on May 23rd by which time the deadline for The Way had passed. Since being elected I have undertaken training in a number of areas and attended numerous meetings. I now attend Eden District Council meetings and sit on a number of sub committees Planning, Housing and Community, Licensing and the Scrutiny Co-ordinating Board. To date it has all been fun and is very much a learning exercise. Rest assured the interests of residents in our small corner of the district are at all times at the forefront of any discussions or decisions. Cllr Graham Simpkins

A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Project - Consultation closes 11th July Have your say at www.highwaysengland.co.uk/A66TransPennine it is simple to have your say. You don’t need to comment on the whole A66 only the section that concerns you. Assuming the section from Warcop to Brough is the section that interests you most. Suggestion. You could comment that a foot/cycle/horse route needs to be maintained between Brough and the Appleby slip road ensuring that ‘sustainable modes’ are

not excluded from the upgrade.

Make sure it’s the dual carriageway you want!

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What is happening locally? Brough Methodist Church has agreed to provide the space for a community library. It is a long time since there was a library in Brough, even the visiting mobile library no longer visits. We now have the space and have acquired a significant number of book shelves. Over the coming weeks a number of pews will be

removed from the Church and the book shelves installed. What we now need is books, dvds, cds to fill the available shelves. Books should be in good order with covers intact and the subject should be suitable for public consumption. Children’s books are also welcome, if sufficient are donated we’ll create a children’s section. Donations can be left at Longway, New Road, Brough (opposite Chofhs Café) porch at rear if we’re out. The next stage will be developing a rota of opening times and recruiting ‘librarians’. Do you have a couple of hours to spare? Do you enjoy meeting people? Do you want ‘work experience’ or to build your CV; The task is simple and could be shared. You could volunteer as a couple or undertake the task whilst studying with friends. If you fancy having a go and would like a chat about what the task entails give Graham or Heather a call on 42476.

REMINDER! Next Air Ambulance Drop-in Collection 7th July 2019 As announced in last month’s issue, the next Drop-in Collection for our Cumbrian Great North Air Ambulance will be at Brough Memorial Hall on the first Sunday in July (7th) at the times of 12 noon to 1pm and then in the early evening from 5pm to 7pm. If you can’t manage the 7th July, but have something for us, please phone me on 42135 to discuss alternatives. If I am not able to an-swer, leave a message with your phone number (and name which helps me to contact the right person) and a brief mention of what the call is about If you need bags for your offerings (and they DO appreciate it if their official bags are used) I have a large supply so please give me a phone call on 42135. Dave Williams

BROUGH SOWERBY LUNCH CLUB

We continue to meet on the first Wednesday of every month

for home cooked soups, rolls, sweets and biscuits. We look

forward to welcoming you at the Chapel between

12 noon and 1.00pm Just turn up or contact 41258 with any questions

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Brough Allotment and Garden Society (BAGS)

An Invitation On Sunday 4 August 2-4 pm come and take a walk round the Musgrave Lane Site with us and see what we are growing. Come and plant a tree (very small at the moment) and be part of the continuing development of this valuable community space. Those of you with a good memory may remember a questionnaire 5 years ago! The residents of Brough suggested creating allotments and planting trees to encourage wildlife in the area. Many who responded to the questionnaire expressed an interest in helping to plant trees. So please come and join us as we take the next step... In just a few short months the Brough Allotment and Garden Society Site on Musgrave Lane has really begun to take shape. We are “growing together” in our Allotment journey and making great progress. In February we were faced with an empty field. We began marking out plots and access tracks using pegs and string. It was quite difficult to picture how to start. Six months later Brough has an established allotment site. There are 17 plots at present and more are being made available. The Parish Council has funded installation of water troughs and the rainwater collection system fondly known as “Thompsons Tank”. Thank you to Thompsons Garage, and Mont Fisher for this valuable asset. We are also grateful for the help that Shaun Chapman of Oil Solutions has given with this and for providing water drums for sheds. Each plot is beginning to take on its own character with sheds, greenhouses, chicken coops and the odd scarecrow sprouting up as well as potatoes! The Eco Committee children of Brough Primary School will be planting some of the trees which the school has provided on Wednesday 17 July to start the woodland border. If you would like more information or are interested in having an Allot-ment please contact Debbie Williamson 017683 42394 or see our Facebook site - Brough Allotment and Garden Society

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Christian Aid Week May 12th to 18th

This was a record year for our Christian Aid House to house collection in Kirkby Stephen and twelve of the adjacent villages. The grand total was £3285.30 which includes some late donations. There were over forty volunteers involved in the collection including a few new recruits. For the most part they were met with a smile and a willingness to help the poorest people of the world. The focus this year was the plight of pregnant young women in Sierra Leone. This country is the most dangerous place in the world to give birth; both babies’ and mothers’ lives are in danger. Christian Aid, working with local agents at village level, has various strategies to improve infant and maternal mortality. At several churches the message of the week was emphasised with strong sermons and challenges to our commitment. Rosemary Turner arranged a visual display of Christian Aid’s theme and message in Kirkby Stephen Parish Church. Liz Botterill led an assembly in Kirkby Stephen Grammar School which explained the work of Christian Aid with a drama presentation by two of the students. An assembly in Kirkby Stephen Primary School gave the children an insight into village life in Sierra Leone. Liz was joined by Dr Hannah Ashley who works in a hospital in Kamakwie in northern Sierra Leone for part of the year and in a Penrith GP Practice for the remainder. She delighted the children with some illustrations and stories of the area of Sierra Leone where she lives with her family. Lynne Wade, the head of KSPS, decided to link the assembly with Happy Shoes day when the pupils were encouraged to walk to school. They raised £64.50 in sponsorship and this was sent directly to Christian Aid. This donation is in addition to the house to house total. It was a very good result raising money and awareness of Christian Aid, once again a team effort, thanks to all involved. Liz Botterill and Rosemary Turner

BROUGH FARMERS MARKET June's Market was hugely successful and busy, with the residents of Brough displaying a true level of loyalty towards the hard working traders ,who had toiled relentlessly, to bring all the best from field, farm and ocean, to display at amazing value for money prices. Market newcomer Barney enjoyed all the free samples and had a wonderful time, barking excitedly and naughtily nosing the fishmonger's cod. Ailsa behaved herself and excelled at serving teas and coffees with lovely homemade scones at only £1.00 a time. Our resident jeweller managed to sell one of her exceptional thimbles to a lady visiting from Essex, despite the fact that she was away on holiday at the time! The mystery celebrity remains a mystery. We will be delighted to see you all again next month when credit will be offered to suitable applicants. Terms and conditions apply. Paul the Fish.

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COFFEE MORNING & TABLE TOP SALE With Cake Stall and Raffle

Saturday 24th August 2019 BROUGH MEMORIAL HALL

9.30am to 12pm RAISING FUNDS FOR CLIC SARGENT

A charity which supports young people with cancer, more info on their website www.clicsargent.org.uk

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Tel/Text 07958 631015

Doctor Collinson’s Educational Foundation at Musgrave Appeal for applications for educational bursary awards

Nearly 200 years ago, Doctor Septimus Collinson, Provost of Queen’s College Oxford, brought up in Great Musgrave, left money in his will to create a trust fund, primarily to assist young people of Musgrave in their education. Remarkably this trust still exists today. Awards or bursaries are made each year on application. Those who can apply must be under 25. They or their parents must reside in the civil parish of Musgrave, i.e. Great and Little Musgrave, Flitholme and Langrigg and outlying homesteads. Applicants must be receiving formal education or training - academic, vocational, professional, trade or skill apprenticeships – in the sixth form, at university or any other educational/training establishment or in the workplace. These annual awards, albeit modest, can be used to help pay for course books, and other media including software, instruments, tools, equipment, overalls, work clothing and other course expenses and materials. So please, young people of Musgrave Parish, if you think you qualify and merit an award for the academic year 2019/2020, either embarking on a new course or in the middle of one, do apply. The Trust will be pleased to receive your applications. In your application, typed or handwritten, and signed, let us know your date of birth, what the course is and for what purpose you would like to be considered for an award from the Trust for the academic year 2019/20, e.g. purchase of course books. Please send your applications to the Trust Secretary, Clive Hutchinson, Mickle Fell Barn, Flitholme, Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6PT, to arrive no later than 27 September 2019. The Trustees will then meet to consider the applications and make awards where deemed appropriate.

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Brough Methodist Church Brough Thursday Club dates are 4th and 18th July; 1st, 15th and 29th August from 10am to 12noon in Brough Methodist Church schoolroom which has dis-abled access. A FREE fortnightly event open to anyone who likes a little com-pany, a game of dominoes, a quiz, singsong etc. or bring your craftwork to do while you chat and enjoy tea/coffee etc.

Thank you to everyone who supported the June coffee morning - £80 was sent to the Remote Cinema equipment fund.

Our next two coffee mornings are on 13th July and 10th August, in the school-room from 10am to 11.30-ish. We need new hymn books so the proceeds from July will be towards this expense and the August one will be for a local charity yet to be decided.

On 14th July, the Filey Fishermen’s Choir will be in the Methodist Church for our Connexion service starting at 5.30pm. Light refreshments will be served after the service. Everyone is welcome. Thank you once again to all those who have generously left donations in our porch for the Food Bank, and also the knitted blankets and teddies.

Stretch and tone classes with Sara Sylvester unfortunately weren’t well attend-ed so we had to make the decision to discontinue them. Thank you to those who did support them. We are hoping to start another form of exercise class later in the year. If you would like more information on any of the above, just ring Heather Simpkins on 017683 42476.

TEACHING ASSISTANT HELPING CHILDREN LEARN Brough Community Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and caring person to join our fantastic team of staff as a Teaching Assistant. The post is to assist in a small class of children for 5 mornings a week, however there is some flexibility in these hours if needed. Whilst previous experience in a formal classroom setting would be desirable, we would be happy to hear from individuals with a good educational background who can demonstrate a com-mitment to helping children learn and make progress in all that we offer in our fabulous school. If you are interested in this role, please contact the Head Teacher, Phil Cooper on: head@brough.cumbria.sch.uk

STAINMORE PARISH COUNCIL Requires a Parish Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer. Duties include preparation of agendas, minutes & parish accounts. If you are interested in this position and would like more information about the role please contact the Chairman, Mr William Steele on 017683 41436.

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BROUGH PARISH COUNCIL VACANCY FOR A COUNCILLOR

Brough Parish Council has a vacancy for a Councillor

and is wishing to co-opt. Interested parties should apply in writing to:

The Clerk Brough Parish Council, Raine Hill, Kirkby Stephen CA17 4EW

Applicants must be:

18 years or older

a British citizen, an eligible Commonwealth citizen or a

citizen of a member state of the EU, and be an elector

of the Parish or

a person who over the whole of the last twelve months

has been owner or tenant of land or premises in the

Parish, or has lived in the Parish or within three miles,

or has had his/her principal place of work in the Parish

Applications will be discussed and voted upon by Council Mem-

bers at the Parish Meeting to be held on Thursday 18 July 2019 in

The School Room, The Methodist Church, High Street, Brough at

7.00 p.m.

ST STEPHEN’S CHURCH

SATURDAY 6th July & 3rd August 10.30 AM - 12 NOON

£1.00 Tea, Coffee, Juice, Biscuits

Proceeds to St Stephen’s Church

SOUTH STAINMORE COFFEE MORNING

Brough Agricultural Show Thursday 15th August 2018

Entry forms & schedule now on web site

see www.broughshow.org.uk for download

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Musgrave Summer Show ~ Sunday 25th August 2019 ~

Musgrave Parish Institute

Doors Open 1:00pm Free Admission

Tea & Refreshments Pet Judging to take place at 1:30pm

Various Stalls, Tombola, Raffle etc. For any enquiries, please Tel: 017683 41990/41718

SAVE THE DATE! Stainmore WI are having an open meeting on Wednesday September 11th at 2pm in Brough Methodist Church. Our speaker will be Philip Caine who has travelled widely with his work and his talk is enti-tled “Barrow to Baghdad”. Booking details will appear in the September edition of “The Way”.

St Michael’s Bell Appeal Many thanks to everyone who bought one of the quiz sheets recently. Entries came from as far afield as Lincolnshire, Middlesbrough, Keswick and Wiltshire. There were five entries which were completely correct. The winners came from Ravenstonedale and Kirkby Stephen. We raised a total of £163 for the bell restoration fund. Look out for an-other quiz sheet soon. Catherine Bradley

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STAINMORE WI Glenda Clark gave an interesting presentation on small-scale, women-led development projects in rural communities around the world including funding for: • Boreholes in villages in India to provide clean drinking water for the

lowest cast as they are not permitted to use the public wells.

• Bee keeping and the manufacture of smokeless briquettes in Kenya to provide a sustainable income for local farmers

These projects had been funded by the `Association of Country Women of the World` ACWW. Glenda was thanked and presented with 2 cheques, one for monies raised by Marjorie Bidgway and the second by Stainmore W.I.

Joan Lennox reported on her recent visit to Bournemouth as our dele-gate for the WI Annual General Meeting.

At the July meeting Tanya Hoare will be giving a talk about `Swifts`. In August the talk will be on `Eden Animal Rescue`. Then there will be a special open meeting in September. Stainmore WI meets at the Methodist Church Schoolroom in Brough on the second Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm. New members and visitors are always welcome. D Clatworthy

WARCOP PARISH COUNCIL

VACANCY PARISH COUNCILLOR

The Parish Council is looking for someone to serve as a Parish Councillor Are you interested in local current affairs?

Do you wish to serve and improve your Community? Could you provide a voice for residents?

If you feel you would like to get involved in making decisions about your local community and make a significant contribution to the area in which

you live, then this is the position for you. There are 6 parish council meetings per year plus other ad-hoc meetings

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CHURCH OF ENGLAND SERVICES FOR BROUGH & STAINMORE July 2019 7th Sunday 10:30am Holy Communion, St Michael’s, Church Brough 2.30pm Evening Prayer, St Stephen’s, Stainmore

14th Sunday 10:30am Holy Communion, St Michael’s, Church Brough 21st Sunday 10:00am Café Church, Church Hall, Church Brough 10:30am Holy Communion St Stephen’s, Stainmore 28th Sunday 10:30am Holy Communion, St Michael’s, Church Brough 11.00am Holy Communion, St Stephen’s, Stainmore

METHODIST CHURCH SERVICES July 2019 7th Sunday 10.30am Mr B Staley Brough 10.30am Mr H Hutchinson Brough Sowerby 14th Sunday 10.30am Mr M Harris Brough 10.30am Mr W Ousby Brough Sowerby 5.30pm Connexion Service Brough 21st Sunday 10.30am Mr A Burton Brough 10.30am Rev J Betts Brough Sowerby 28th Sunday 10.30am Mr D Askew Brough 10.30am Mr A Pallister Brough Sowerby 6.30pm Connexion Service Appleby

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Church of England Services - Heart of Eden Benefice St Columba’s, Warcop with St Theobald’s, Musgrave

July 2019 6th Saturday 2.30pm Rushbearing Service St Theobald’s, Musgrave 7th Sunday 10.30am Churches Together Open Air Service, Village Green, Warcop 14th Sunday 10.00am Holy Communion St Theobald’s, Musgrave 21st Sunday 10.45am Holy Communion St. Columba’s, Warcop 28th Sunday 10.00am Holy Communion St Theobald’s, Musgrave NB : Church Cleaning St Columba’s - Saturday July 6th -10.00am

METHODIST CHURCH SERVICES July 2019 7th Sunday 10.30am United Open Air Service Warcop 14thSunday 10.30am Rev T Taylor Warcop 5.30pm Connexion Service Brough 21st Sunday 10.30am Mrs J Worsfold Warcop 28th Sunday 10.30am Local Arrangement Warcop 6.30pm Connexion Service Appleby

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CHURCH OF ENGLAND SERVICES FOR BROUGH & STAINMORE Aug 2019 4th Sunday 10:30am Holy Communion, St Michael’s, Church Brough 2.30pm Evening Prayer, St Stephen’s, Stainmore

11th Sunday 10:30am Holy Communion, St Michael’s, Church Brough 18th Sunday 10:00am Café Church, Church Hall, Church Brough 10:30am Holy Communion St Stephen’s, Stainmore 25th Sunday 10:30am Holy Communion, St Michael’s, Church Brough 11.00am Holy Communion, St Stephen’s, Stainmore

METHODIST CHURCH SERVICES

August 2019

4th Sunday 10.30am Mr D Askew (Holy Communion) Warcop

11thSunday 10.30am Mrs J Ousby Warcop 6.30pm Connexion Service Tebay

18th Sunday 10.30am Rev W Riley Warcop

25th Sunday 6.30pm Local Arrangement Warcop

COMMENT FROM STAINMORE: WE ALL HAVE GODS Everyone has a god (or possibly more than one). That applies to atheists as well as religious people. Four of the most popular gods are money, sex, power or sport. People can live for these ‘gods’ which can be the most important things in their lives. But we could add others e.g. entertainment, electronic communication etc. In fact, we sometimes use the religious word “idol” about sport and entertainment stars. Also some people seem to personify evolution - evolution did this, evolution did that. Whereas evolution is simply a scientific theory, a description, not some semi-divine super-power. The fact is that we all have a capacity to worship. Why is that? It’s because the universe, the natural world and humanity were created by God. We were created to worship him. And if we don’t, we’ll worship something or someone else. This may bring us some positive effects for the time being. But only worshipping God, and his Son Jesus, brings eternal life. Rev Tony Higton (higton01@btinternet.com)

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Church of England Services - Heart of Eden Benefice St Columba’s, Warcop with St Theobald’s, Musgrave

August 2019 4th Sunday 10.30am Holy Communion St Columba’s , Warcop

11th Sunday 10.00am Holy Communion St Theobald’s, Musgrave

18th Sunday 10.45am Holy Communion St. Columba’s, Warcop

25th Sunday 10.00am Holy Communion St Theobald’s, Musgrave NB : Church Cleaning St Columba’s - Saturday August 3rd -10.00am

METHODIST CHURCH SERVICES

August 2019

4thSunday 10.30am Local Arrangement Brough 10.30am Mr R McGregor Brough Sowerby

11th Sunday 10.30am Mr C Capstick Brough 10.30am Mr W Capstick (Holy Communion) Brough Sowerby 6.30pm Connexion Service Tebay

18th Sunday 10.30am Mrs J Worsfold Brough 10.30am Mrs P Hilland Brough Sowerby

25th Sunday 10.30am Rev J Betts Brough 10.30am To Brough Brough Sowerby

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Warcop & Sandford WI Lesley Rowe (Artist) will be our guest speaker at our meeting on Wednesday 3rd July. There will be no formal meeting in August and our guest speaker on Wednesday 4th September will be Kate Hodgson. Our meetings are at 7.30pm at Warcop Parish Hall and everyone is wel-come.

Valerie Brook

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OPEN GARDEN AND REFRESHMENTS

At “ACACIA HOUSE” Warcop

Sunday July 7th

12.30pm onwards

Admission £2.50 incl. refreshments Children under 5 free

Locally grown fruit and veg, Free range Eggs

Locally made Jam – Jelly – Chutney

Hand crafted Knitwear New to you – Cakes

Raffle and more

In aid of Hospice at Home

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Duck Race & BBQ

Gt. Musgrave

Sunday 4th August Duck race starts 12pm

River Eden, Church Field, Gt. Musgrave

BBQ at the Village Institute from 12.30pm

Bring your own cutlery and drinks! Adults £6 Children £3

Tel: 017683 41990

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Poetry Group Let’s meet here, 4 High Green, Sandford

At 1.30pm Wednesday 18th September

To finish Longfellow’s Hiawatha

More info contact Julian 01768 351983

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WARCOP PARISH COUNCIL AGM SUMMARY 23.5.19

Sadly the PC said goodbye to Amanda Daldry who was busy with other things and then emigrating! We thank her for her hard work and commitment to the PC. We also goodbye to John Heron who has decided to step down after many years as a parish councillor including being a chair. We shall miss his wisdom, wit and guidance and we thank him for his many years of dedicated service. As chair, on behalf of the whole PC I would also like to thank the many residents who volunteer their time and energy to cutting grass, strimming, painting railings or collecting litter when out on walks. It would be great if even more could help out in this way. We have now created a Woodland Burial area in the cemetery with a sign and a hedge. A gate will be fitted later. Sadly Bob Laidlaw was the first person to be buried there, but also very fitting as he and Enid had been the originators of the idea. We have plans to make improvements to the cemetery including a new water butt, waste bin and handrail on the slope to the entrance. We have agreed to purchase a 4th defibrillator to be located in the disused BT telephone box in the centre of Warcop. We improved the village green in Warcop via a £15,000 flood grant with new fencing, new bridge, benches and picnic tables and 2 lectern-style information boards. The path on the far side of the beck is to be improved. Improvements We purchased 5 recycled planters to share between Sandford, Warcop and Bleatarn. We continue to cut the grass in the parish with the help of a team of volunteers, although this could still improve with a planned rota. Lack of use/storage of the Sandford ride on mower is a concern. We have set up an annual churchyard and cemetery maintenance fund to allow for repairs to fallen trees, tree maintenance and other required work on a rolling programme. Last September the PC established a weekly mini bus link service on Fridays to the 563 Penrith bus to Appleby. Passenger numbers are low and there is a risk that the service will end in August when it is next reviewed. There are plans for possible extensions to the service including pick-ups at other villages. The PC purchased and fitted a new noticeboard for Bleatarn. Plans to fence the pond at Sandford for safety reasons although the PC is happy to support any volunteer groups in cleaning up the pond or applying for grants. Improve the area near Warcop bus shelter by laying paving stones. Purchased more dog fouling signs for the parish and provided or moved litter bins to address the problem. Worked as a pressure group to help Sandford achieve superfast broadband which we are pleased to say has now arrived and residents are signing up with their pro-viders. Continue on page 29

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Worked with Highways England and other pressure groups to improve safety on the A66 and to expedite the dualling of our section of road as soon as possible. It looks like the A66 will be dualled in the coming years and the PC and local residents and landowners must have their say during this consultation. The PC has worked to find a resolution to The Chamley Arms with the develop-er and prospective buyers/leasers with the hope of some success, although noth-ing has been finalised as yet. Developed a parish action plan to guide our work. Attend the annual MOD liaison committee with other PC’s Represented the parish on the Friends of Eden Valley Public Transport Group. We decided to end our involvement in the Sandford Village Institute Charity and handing the issue back to the re-formed Management Committee. The PC will help if the charity obtains the deeds, but concern remains over the uninsured building in the parish. Decisions We regularly consider EDC planning applications and approve, comment or op-pose as appropriate. We have adopted footway lighting from EDC. We support Warcop Parish Hall financially as it serves our community well and by applying for planning permission to extend storage in the hall for example The PC represents the views of the community regarding Appleby horse fair and taken appropriate action for improvements in conjunction with the police and MASC group Represented the views of the parish opposing the MOD’s plan to de-register the common land on Warcop Fell, although that decision went against the local par-ishes overall. I would like to thank all my fellow parish councillors for their support and hard work and also special thanks to our clerk Heidi Strong who keeps everything running smoothly.

Tour of Britain Cycle Race The Tour of Britain cycle race will pass through Brough on Tuesday 10th September. It will start in Gateshead and the route is from Middleton in Teesdale , through Brough centre, then to Great Musgrave , left along the Appleby to Kirkby Stephen road joining the A685, through the town centre, past the stations and along the Sedbergh road finishing that stage in Kendal. Brough is keen to benefit from the publicity from the race and the Parish Council , working with the primary school would like ideas and help from you all. We are planning to decorate the town with bunting etc. and if anyone has any old bikes that we can paint and have displayed please get in touch. I am taking the lead on this but we can all join in and make it a great day (remember when the Olympic Torch came through in 2012). Please contact me on 017683 41221 or at patjones.bpc@icloud.com or any par-ish Councillor . Pat Jones Vice Chair Brough Parish Council

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Calling All Knitters Last year we sent a record quantity of lovely knitted clothes & rugs overseas to places where disasters of various kinds have left people with almost nothing when the cold weather comes. We also sent 31 beautiful knitted teddies to a “Sanctuary” in Athens where Migrants from such places as Syria are cared for, having made a perilous sea crossing with barely any clothes or possessions. They brought great cheer to the children there Let’s do it Again. Knitted goods can be delivered to Heather Simpkins at “Longways”, Brough or Joy Thompson, Low Broomrigg, Langrigg. The knitted items will be blessed at a Coral Service in December

Update on St Michaels Bell Appeal. We have Ron East as our Project Manager, he is on the Diocesan Advisory Committee for Carlisle Diocese. He is being a great help in guiding us through all the legal permissions we need. He and three other Bellringers came down from Carlisle Cathedral and cleaned The Belfry, the Intermediate Chamber and all the spiral staircase. As far as we are aware, untouched since 1880. We now have a light and plugs in both chambers, provided by an electric extension which plugs in downstairs in the church.. The spiral staircase needs lighting put in. In June we visited the workshops of Matthew Higby in Somerset who will be doing the restoration work. Very impressed, we learned a lot from his very helpful staff. Our total raised at the moment is £5,139, which is a great help towards applying for grants. Local people have been very generous, as have people who have read about our Appeal. We have an Appeal on the Just Giving site on the internet. We would like to invite any schools or groups interested to come and have a ring of our bells, we hope to have hand bells available. If any group would like to come and visit us, we will give a short talk on how this all came about, and the History of the Bells. We will provide light refreshments in church. All are welcome. Please contact Judy Dobson 017683 41439 or 07792869063. email. stmichaelsbroughgmail.com

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Walk of the Month - Cotterdale Wood For a fine walk over the border in the Yorkshire Dales try this seven-mile walk starting at Hardraw near Hawes. There are a couple of ascents on this walk, but well worth the effort for the views, and conditions underfoot are generally very good. As you drive to Hawes turn left on a lane to Hardraw about one mile before Hawes and park just before the en-trance to the village. (There is a park-ing donation box on the left near the start of the walk for Hardraw Church) Walk towards the village and turn first left sp. Pennine Way. After one mile turn left just after a gate, again sp. Pennine Way, and 200 yds further on fork left again sp. Cotterdale. Follow this delightful path for 1½ miles round into Cotterdale, and 200 yds. after passing to the right of the second old barn drop down to the left at a marker post to a gate in a wall. Turn right and drop down at an angle to a bridge over a stream. Cross the

bridge and turn right through a gate and pass a stone barn to reach a gate in the far corner. Turn right and follow Cotterdale Beck to a footbridge into the village. Turn right up the lane through the village and continue to the second of two bridges over the beck. Follow the path into the wood where there is a nice picnic site. Continue up the path to meet a track and follow this uphill and follow signs around bends all the way to the top, passing through unfelled trees to meet a track. Continue along the track for about a mile to meet the Pennine Way, and then fol-low this all the way back down to Hardraw. After your walk refreshment may be had in the village, or it is only a short drive into Hawes where there are plenty of refreshment places. Roamin Robin

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From the Cumberland & Westmorland Herald July 2019 Mostly fine. Drought. Haymaking

The National Peace Celebrations Weekend was 19 – 21st July, but haymaking came first in Brough and Orton, so it’ll be August for that. Flags flew in Brough that weekend, though.

The Rev F A Young (KS), Minister of Brough Primitive Methodist Circuit these 7 years is moving to Goole Circuit soon. Presentation to him at KS PM Chapel, Thurs 3rd., a wallet of bank notes. Thanking all, Mr Young said his time here had been the happiest since my boyhood. Four speakers first from Brough, Mouthlock Spital and Newbiggin. Mr W A leach (Stainmore) presiding. Earlier that day there the Circuit’s quarterly meeting heard that Conference voted to raise their minister’s pay to £200pa. An earnest discussion followed on “Can we afford it, and if so how much”. Agreed also to run an event to help clear the £150 (now £12000) still owing for the Circuit Manse’s building costs.

Norman Hook, eldest son of Mr and Mrs S Hook, Brough, went to Brough Council School till he was 13, and on to Appleby Grammar School when 13-17, when he took the Oxford Senior Exam, coming in the first 100 of its 18,000 entrants, then he enlisted and was the 27th Kings Liverpool Regiment’s Schoolmaster. He is now reading Theology at St Chad’s College, Durham, and has passed his first year’s exams. The College has awarded him a scholarship now.

Brough Brass Band (conducted by George Alderson) led the Musgrave Rushbearing on Fri 4th July, revived after the war. It was wet. The 35 crownbearers marched to church, then for tea in the Rushbearing Secretary (Mr G Blackett’s), barn and sports, for which one of the two judges was Mr Short (Warcop). Dance in the barn to Messrs Raine’s Band.

Sugar for autumn jam making must be ordered by 12th July from your usual shop.

Warcop Rushbearing was one of the few events to continue in the War (though without the sports). It returned in full on Sat. 28th June, led by Brough Brass band, and had 49 crownbearers. Tea at Warcop Hall. The wrestling was the sports main part. The MP’s wife(Mrs Col -Weston) presented the prizes.

Brough Wesleyan Choir Concert Sun. 29 June (annual). The Brough PMS’ one was on Sun 13th.

Mr Nathan Reynoldson (Brough) led the Blencarn Wesleyan Sunday School Anniversary Sunday 6th (service plus evening concert), full.

The Newcastle performers’ concert (as visitors) was in the Old School, Sat 6th, Mrs Breekes presiding; it took £4 10s 0d for the War Memorial Hall Fund (now £360).

Brough Old Hall’s bidding began at £1500 and rose to £2050, sold to Mr J A Allison, Brough. Continue page 34

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Mr C W Robinson, dentist, KS, is at Mrs Yare’s in Brough, every Sat, noon - 4.30pm.

Mrs Jopson born in Brough 76 years ago died in Darlington, Twice married, first to Joseph McNaughton who was run over (dead) by a pilot engine in the cutting at Rookby Scar 34 years ago.

Capt. TW Bracken (away in Army) is tenant of Mr James Davis’ Argill’s Cot-tage on Stainmore. Mr Davis got a compulsory order to eject him as he needs the cottage himself now.

South Stainmore Sports Fri 11th in Mr W Cooper’s field included Ladies Nail -Driving (hammering in of nails) won by Mrs G Walton; an Unmarried Ladies’ Race; Blindfolded Wheelbarrow Race; Fellrace; Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling. Music by Mr T Walker’s String Band.

News at Last - a War Office letter came to Mr and Mrs James Sowerby, Blackmoorgate, Stainmore of their son Private W H Sowerby, missing since April 1918; he was killed in action in France on or after 11th April 1918. His last letter home was dated 3rd April. He volunteered, Aug 1914 aged16 for 6 years in England; aged 19 volunteered for France. Jeremy Godwin

Dates for your Diary

July 3 Wed Prayer for the Parish, St Theobald’s Church 9.30am 3 Wed Lunch Club, Brough Sowerby Chapel 12.00pm 3 Wed Warcop W.I, Warcop Parish Hall 7.30pm 6 Sat Musgrave Rush Bearing, Musgrave Village 2.00pm 6 Sat Coffee morning, St Stephen’s, Stainmore 10.30am 7 Sun Open Garden, Acacia House, Warcop 12.30pm 7 Sun Air Ambulance, Brough Memorial Hall see page 6 10 Wed Stainmore WI, Brough Methodist Sch. Rooms 7.30pm 12 Fri Bingo, The Inn at Brough 7.00pm 13 Sat Air Ambulance Collection, Warcop Parish Hall 10.00am 14 Sun Strawberry Tea, Low Broomrigg, Musgrave 3.00pm 18 Thurs. Parish Council, Brough Methodist Sch. Rooms 7.00pm 20 Sat Farmers Market, Brough Memorial Hall 9.30am

August 3 Sat Coffee morning, St Stephen’s, Stainmore 10.30am 4 Sun Duck Race River Eden, Gt Musgrave 12.30pm 14 Wed Stainmore WI, Brough Methodist Sch. Rooms 7.30pm 15 Thurs. Brough Agricultural Show, Popping Lane 10.00am 17 Sat Farmers Market, Brough Memorial Hall 9.30am 24 Sat Coffee Morning Brough Memorial Hall 9.30am 25 Sun Musgrave Show, Musgrave Parish Hall 1.00pm

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CHURCH OF ENGLAND CLERGY Revd. Sam Held, St Michael’s, Church Brough, 017683 71204

METHODIST CLERGY Revd. Stephen Radford, 50 South Road, Kirkby Stephen. 017683 71202

CHURCHWARDENS (CHURCH OF ENGLAND) St Michael’s, Brough with Stainmore: Mrs Judy Dobson 017683 41439 St Stephen’s Stainmore: Mrs Rosemary Bainbridge 017683 41285 St. Columba’s, Warcop: Mrs S Morbey 017683 41926 St. Columba’s, Warcop: Mrs J Featherstone 017683 41033

CLERKS TO PARISH COUNCILS Brough: Mr. Andrew Bedford 017683 42394 Musgrave: Mrs. Heidi Strong, 017683 41102 Warcop: Mrs. Heidi Strong, 017683 41102 Stainmore: Mrs Marjorie Sinclair, Oxenthwaite House, S. Stainmore 017683 41407

CLERKS TO BROUGH SOWERBY PARISH MEETING Mr Bryan Palphreyman bspmclerk@gmail.com 07713 031087

DOCTORS & HOSPITALS Brough Health Centre 017683 41294 Kirkby Stephen Health Centre 017683 71369 Appleby Health Centre 017683 51584 Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle. 01228 523444 Penrith New Hospital, Bridge Lane, Penrith. 01768 245555 Westmorland General Hospital, Burton Road, Kendal. 01539 732288

VETERINARY SURGEONS Pendragon Vets Ltd, Hamilton House, St Luke's Rd, Kirkby Stephen. 017683 71359 Old Hall Veterinary Centre, Cross Croft Industrial, Estate, Appleby. 017683 51507

SCHOOLS Brough Primary School 017683 41284 Warcop C of E Primary School 017683 41471 Kirkby Stephen Grammar School 017683 71693

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GENERAL Post Office, Brough, Monday & Wednesday 9.00 - 1.00pm, Thursday 12.00 - 4.00pm Warcop, Thursday 9.15 - 11.15am Tourist Information Centre, Kirkby Stephen 017683 71199

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