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Saturday 5 Septemberfrom 10am and again after lunch
Gressingham church and churchyard
Boon DayThe churchyard has been Gressingham’smain ‘public space’ for over a thousandyears – and a Boon Day is a traditionalenjoyable day for the whole village,
tidying round the churchyard (and/orinside the church if wet). Bring a couple of
garden tools and join in, any time from10am onwards, and again after lunch.
Monday 14 September7.30pm Arkholme Village Hall
Talk by David Mower of Leighton MossRSPB Reserve. Presented by ArkholmeWomens Institute. Competition: A bird
photograph you have taken. The WI meetsregularly on the second Monday of eachmonth, for details please ring 21303 or
71818. Visitors and new members welcome.
Saturday 19 SeptemberLunesdale Live II
Arkholme Village Halldoors open 1pm, music from 2pm
bar open all day and all eveningplus burgers and brownies
Paul Lamb & The KingsnakesMolly Warburton · The Swarm · Black Cat
The Mannakin Birds · Ukulele JukeboxTickets £20 on the door or £17.50 inadvance from Chris 07519 281305
or Adrian 07557 130837or ticketsource.co.uk/date/175026
Friday 25 September
Gressingham Fellowship7pm ‘Slides and Supper’ in the
freshly refurbished village roomA social evening with a couple of short
travel slideshows and a bring-and-sharesupper (please bring food and drink).
There will be plenty of time to chat andenjoy the freshly renovated Old SchoolRoom. Any queries, or if you’d like to
show some travel slides, please speak toSally & Lynne on 21678.
Friday 25 September – Sunday 27 September
Whittington Harvest Festivaland Saint Michael the Archangel Patronal Festival weekend
Harvest Supper7.30pm Friday 25 September
Whittington Village Hall
Harvest Festival Service10.30am Sunday 27 September
in Whittington Parish Church
After the Carol Service, these are the two biggest events ofthe year – join us for both, at the combined Harvest and
Patronal Festival weekend
The parish magazineof Whittington, Arkholme
and GressinghamSeptember 2015
DirectoryArkholme Post Office Arkholme Village Hall Mondays and Thursdays 2pm to 4pmWhittington Post Office Whittington Village Hall Thursdays 1.30pm to 3.30pmMobile Library Tuesday 15 September 9.45-10.25 Arkholme School, 10.45-11.00 Carus Park, 11.30-11.45 Whittington Village Hall, 11.50-12.05 Whittington Loyne Park
Arkholme Parish Council Clerk Gillian Hodgson 21814 Arkholme School Joy Ingram (Headteacher) www.arkholme.lancs.sch.uk 21418 Arkholme Village Hall bookings 07716 122940 [email protected] Club May Levick 21669 Brownies Gill Hodgson 21814 Lunch Club Carole Webb 22202 or Doreen 22023Methodist minister Peter Brown 01524 771230 Playgroup/Toddlers Danielle Barker [email protected] 21921 Police PC3573 Rob Barnsley [email protected] telephone 101Whittington Village Hall bookings Karan Metcalfe 71287 Women’s Institute Rosemary Blanchfield 21303 Vicar Revd Michael Hampson [email protected] 21712
Local churches and community groups can be listed here for freePlease send additions, updates and corrections to [email protected]
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Architectural Services Chris Potts BSc MRICS providing full architectural services, alterations, extensions and planning advice 73228 [email protected] Kennels and cattery at Docker Park Farm, home from home for your dogs and cats [email protected] 21331 www.docker-park-kennels.co.uk Boarding Kennels and dog day-care Aughton Road, Gressingham LA2 [email protected] 07766 446272 www.aughtonroadkennels.co.ukCraft Boutique fabrics, knitting wool, haberdashery, Brother sewing machines‘Temptations’ 31 Main Street Bentham 61868 www.temptationsbentham.co.ukLogs Direct traditional house coal, kiln-dried firewood, smokeless fuel, wood heating pellets, plus top soil and mushroom compost 01524 812476 www.logsdirect.co.ukPainting and Decorating A Holloway (Decorators) Interior and exterior Established over 25 years [email protected] 01524 771880Physiotherapy Leah Dalby MCSP Lune Valley Physiotherapy Maximise potential after surgery, accidents, illness including cancer [email protected] 07934 785797Physiotherapy Marie Colyer MCSP HCPC Bentham 62216 www.benthamphysio.co.ukPlumbing Darren Jones General plumbing, bathrooms, renewable energy systems, no job too small. 1 Crosslands Whittington [email protected] 07738 379328Solicitors JWK Solicitors Morecambe, Lancaster & Glasgow. For all your legal requirements in England & Wales and Scotland 01524 416315 www.jwksolicitors.co.ukVintage accessories and gifts ‘My Vintage Style’ Crabtree & Evelyn, Dante, Pia Rossiniand more, 2 Main Street Ingleton LA6 3EB 41891 www.myvintagestyle.co.ukYou can advertise here from just £2 per line – see wagtail.org.uk for details
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WagtailWelcome to the September edition.All local churches and community groups are welcome to send in news of their activities to Wagtail – reports of recent events (with photographs if available) as well asannouncements of what is coming up.The next edition is the October edition. The deadline for items for inclusion is 19 September. Please submit all items to [email protected] is now online at www.wagtail.org.ukThanks as always to all our contributors and distributors.Michael Hampson (editor)
Saint Michael theArchangel, Whittingtonis one of the four parish churches working together inthe the united benefice of Whittington, Arkholme,Gressingham and Hornby. It has been a holy placefor worship and prayer for over 800 years. It celebrates its Harvest and Patronal Festivalweekend at the end of September.A new updated Visitors Guide has just beenpublished. There are copies at the back of church.The church is usually open during daylight hours.
‘Michaelmas’ weekendSaint Michael’s day falls on 29 September. We celebrate it on thelast Sunday of September each year (Sunday 27 September thisyear), when all four churches gather in Whittington at 10.30am tocelebrate Michaelmas weekend (pronounced ‘Mikkel’, then ‘-mas’like the ‘-mas’ in ‘Christmas’). Whittington also makes Michaelmasits Harvest Festival weekend.Saint Michael is celebrated as the protector of God’s people andthe defender of justice. He is most often depicted with sword andshield defeating the devil. He also carries the scales of justice,representing not only the wisdom of justice but also the perfectbalance of God’s justice and God’s mercy.
Sunday Services in SeptemberWhittington Arkholme Gressingham Hornby
6 September - 9.30am 6.30pm 10.45am13 September 9.30am 9.30am 8am 10.45am20 September 9.30am 9.30am - 10.45am27 September United Benefice Service in Whittington at 10.30am
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Arkholme and District WITricia Berry made a return visit as speaker for the July meeting,back in Arkholme Village Hall. She related a day in the life of aFirst Responder – quite a contrast with her last visit, a cookerydemonstration!
Tricia belongs to the Endmoor team and is on 24 hour call to the ambulance service. First responders are trained by the Ambulance Service to give basic life support to patients until the paramedics arrive. Tricia brought a lot of kit, all of which is paid for with funds raised by the local group. Endmoor, like several other areas, has raised funds to put defibrillators in village halls and other local buildings. The defibrillator machine is a vital piece of equipment which can stabilise a failing heartbeat; the machine monitors the patient and instructs (Really! It talks to you!) the user how to proceed – amazing!
Tricia demonstrated CPR on her faithful dummy and encouraged everybody to get training in the basic technique. She was enthusiastic about proposals to have the technique taught in schools.
We are all indebted to volunteers, like Tricia, who give their time and effort to provide this service to their communities.
After some discussion about the decision to cancel the Group Meeting due to lack of participants it was decided that we invite our neighbours’ thoughts about future meetings. Our centenary boat trip and tea is confirmed, with a dozen members looking forward to visiting Skipton and a super tea at Coniston Cold. Our entry to the County Show in September is well in hand. Members were reminded of the Pre Show Dinner and that reduced-price advance tickets are available. News from the National Federation: Janice Langley was re-elected as National Chairman after the AGM. The next AGM will be in Brighton on 11 June 2016.
We meet next on Monday 14 September in Arkholme Village Hall at 7.30pm and, as usual, visitors are welcome. The speaker will be David Mower from Leighton Moss RSPB Reserve. The WI meets regularly on the second Monday of each month (except August) . For details please ring 21303 or 71818. New members are always welcome.
Jane Binney
Arkholme DefibrillatorLast November the Jumble Sale organised by Karen Charlesworth andher team of helpers raised over £1200 to purchase a Defibrillator forthe village. The Village Hall Trustees have decided to purchase aHeartsafe defibrillator. It will be sited at the Village Hall and will beaccessible for all.
Even though it is a foolproof machine it would be best if as manypeople as possible were trained to use it. If you are interested in beingtrained or even in joining a team of First Responders in the villageplease email [email protected]. We look forward to hearing fromyou.
Pam Manton
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The weather in ArkholmeRobin McIlveen
June 2015 July 2015Rain days 14 23
Decidedly Wet Days (5mm+) 1 5Wettest Day 1st-2nd 16.6mm 27th-28th 18.1mm
Monthly total 34.1mm (1.3”) 79mm (3.1”)2015 total to end of month 585mm (23.0”) 664mm (26.1”)
JuneMuch to my surprise my wistful hope for a dry June was fulfilled! Only 10 months in my 156 months of readings in the garden were drier than June’s 34mm. There were just 14 rain days (compared with the usual 20), and the single day with 5mm or more (the wettest day of course) gave nearly half the month’s rain. Despite this, temperatures exceeded 20°C on only 5 afternoons, though the last of these (June 30th) reached 28.5°C (83.3°F). Apart from this, the month was dry but strangely cool.
JulyJuly rainfall was close to the long term average of about 80mm, but since 65% of this fell on the 5 wettest days, many of the other 18 Rain Days were only slightly wet. Though there were only 8 completely dry days there was enough sun to prevent the ground from becoming soggy. The afternoon of July 1st reached 29°C (84.2°F – likely to be our hottest day of the year), and the next 4 afternoons exceeded 20°C a little, but then afternoon temperatures slumped to disappointing levels for the holidays.
August so far has had 39.3mm of rain with only 3 dry days out of 19, and only 2 afternoons reaching 20°C. All in all it has been a typically mixed bag of a summer, with not too much to blame or praise.
Gerald writes...Seventy years ago as an almost 10 year old at Arkholme School I recall the great reliefand celebrations when the war against Japan ended. We all thought that was the end ofwars but it was not to be and countries are still fighting over disputed territory all over the world. What a pity the United Nations organisation isn't capable or strong enough to put a stop to all these conflicts.
I am told that the planning application for the Solar Energy Farm on Sadler Nook Lanehas been submitted to the City Council Planning Department. I understand that Whittington, Hutton Roof and Kirkby Lonsdale Parish Councils have been offered money if the plans are passed. At the moment the offer is verbal rather than in writing so the amount may not be guaranteed. If there are any objections to this planning application they must be at the Planning Office well before the end of August.
Dennis Westmorland is back playing his special brand of Lakeland music on Saturday5 September in Whittington Village Hall on behalf of Lupton Church. It will be a great night of music and song plus a very tasty supper during the interval.
Gerald Hodgson
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NoticesCongratulations to Thomas Atkinson of Whittington on passing his Bronze Medallion for open-water life saving, also gaining his 5,000 metres swimming badge.
Thankyou to all who came to the afternoon tea in the Methodist church on Saturday 27 June, and all the people who helped make sandwiches and the lovely cakes. We made a total of £850 for breast cancer care. - Kathleen Ward and Anita Huddleston
Christian Aid Week is Christian Aid’s biggest single fund raiser, and this year a fantastic £296.72 was donated in the door to door collections in Arkholme. A big thankyou from Arkholme organiser Louise Jones to everyone who donated.
Flu vaccination clinics for patients of Lunesdale Surgery, Kirkby Lonsdale and West View Surgery, Hornby take place (no appointment necessary) 9.30am to 12noon on Tuesdays 29 September and 13 October at Kirkby Lonsdale Institute, and Friday 9 October at Hornby Institute. Please make a note of the date as individual letters will notbe sent out. Healthy people under 65 years of age do not need to be vaccinated.
Free money for teenagers. The Whittington and Arkholme charities make small cash grants to young people from Whittington and Arkholme in further education. The two charities have different resources and use slightly different criteria, but if you are aged 16+ this September and in school or college, and have not previously received a grant from the Whittington or Arkholme charities, do send in your details to [email protected]. The Whittington and Arkholme charities hold old educationalendowments associated with the two villages, and the trustees include the vicar and representatives of the two parish councils.
On Saturday 12 September there is a jumble sale at HornbyInstitute at 2pm in aid of Tatham church, and also a musicalopen day – all day (11am to 5pm) at The Helks LA6 1DX onthe road between Over Kellet and Nether Kellet (look out forthe balloons). The musical open day celebrates the completionof The Helks Pipe Organ. There are seven different organists,performing on the hour every hour, and seven other musicans,bands and artists performing on each half hour. Refreshmentsare available. Entry is free, with donations going to SaintJohn’s Hospice and Saint John’s Church, Yealand.
Hornby Flower Club resumes at 7.30pm on Thursday 17 September after the summer break. “We are delighted that Jane Burn, a well known floral art demonstrator and one of our own members is starting the season and her theme is ‘Driftwood to Dyefor’. Do come and find out how you can make the most of the piece of wood you found on the river bank. We have a full programme of speakers, workshops and demonstrations from September 2015 to June 2016. We meet on the third Thursday of every month unless otherwise indicated on the programme. Everyone welcome, cost £4to include refreshments.”
Saturday 26 September is the date for a Macmillan Cancer Support coffee morning at Arkholme Village Hall. (It’s the same weekend as Whittington Harvest and Patronal.)
The evening of Saturday 10 October has events at both ends of the benefice. At Saint Margaret’s, Hornby, at 7pm, there is a welcome return to the choir Gathered Voices; and in Whittington Village Hall, at 7.30pm, there is a charity evening in aid of Saint John's Hospice, with live music, real ale, Whittington-reared spit-roast lamb, and other culinary specials, all organised by Whittington-based caterer Steve Manders. Tickets £6 adult, £4 age 5-12, from [email protected] or 07804 918348
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Saturday 17 October is the date for the Autumn Charity Ball at Arkholme Village Hallin aid of Northwest Air Ambulance, featuring Sue Parish and a charity auction – more details next month.
Village Hall draws: Whittington July £20 Sue Kimber, £10 Mary Schofield, £5 Jessica Dawson; August £20 Henry Thompson, £10 Ursula Greetham, £5 Simon Raistrik. Arkholme June £20 Pat Benson, £10 Mr J Mattews, £10 Mrs P Manton, £10 Mr and Mrs Wood, £10 Mr and Mrs Pearson, £10 Mr G Barton; July £20 Mr and Mrs McPhail, £10 Mr and Mrs Tomlinson, £10 Mr G Woods, £10 Mrs M Fairclough, £10 Mr C Hall, £10 Mr andMrs E McClements; August £20 Brian Shepherd, £10 Katrina Padula, £10 Mr J Holden, £10 Mr and Mrs Clark, £10 Mr P Johnson, £10 Mr and Mrs Burns; September £20 Mr and Mrs Ireland, £10 Mr and Mrs Clifton, £10 Mr and Mrs Sapsford, £10 Mr and Mrs Barton, £10 Mr and Mrs May, £10 Dr and Mrs Weeks.
Arkholme Parish Council met on Monday 29 June in Arkholme Village Hall. Appeals relating to the proposed wind turbine at Sunny Bank Farm continue through the planning system (details accessible online). Planning permission limits on permitted site working hours apparently do not apply to site deliveries. The rejection of the parishcouncil’s application to have the Bay Horse (and bowling green) declared a public assetwill be investigated with a view to an appeal. A blocked culvert near the village hall, a streetlight (F2) with its electric panel open, and flooding on the B6254 near The Nissan Hut, had all been reported and were being investigated. Recent outpayments included clerk's wages and PAYE, the rebuilding of part of the pound wall (£150), and insurance (£505). Two vacancies on the parish council remain to be filled by cooption. Present were Charles Waddington, Graham Jackson-Pitt, David Howarth, Roger Mace, two members of the public and the Clerk Gillian Hodgson. Next meeting Monday 7 September at 7.30pm in Arkholme Village Hall.
Whittington B4RN updateThe Whittington team continues to make good progress installing B4RN’s superfast fibre-optic broad band network around our parish.
On 8 August the team held a barbeque at the Village Hall to celebrate the fact that it had been exactly one year since the first sod was cut at the south end of the village. The event was attended by some 40 village residents, friends, visitors from other parishes and representatives from B4RN. To mark the occasion, Phyllis Pinch made an exceedingly impressive ‘birthday’ cake – an almost ‘to scale’ model of the village covered in green icing and decorated with a miniature digger and coils of orange ducting!
After a very productive early summer, we are now preparing to extend the route down the north side of Church Street. As we move towards properties on this side of the village any help from residents, even on an occasional basis, would be very much appreciated. The jobs needed for the completion of the project are various: from assisting with digging to collecting materials from the B4RN depot, from measuring out ducting to making tea and cakes. If you can help in anyway, please make contact with any member of the Whittington B4RN team – we are out and about every Saturday. Youwould be made most welcome and it’s a great way of getting to know friends and neighbours better.
Jeff Eaman [email protected] 72719
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Arkholme School – new classroomOn Friday 17 July we were delighted to hold the officialopening of our new Early Years classroom. Generatingextra space in school and creating a purposeful learningenvironment for all our children has been a priority forsome time, it is therefore very rewarding to see the hardwork of many people come together at last.The building was completed at the end of May and sincethen we have been working very hard to create an ideallearning space both indoors and out. A huge thank you toall members of our school community who came along to our two ‘Dig it, build it, fix it’ days, giving freely of their time and resources and to all the staff who have been working hard since, to make sure everything is ready for September. Our new classroom is a real testament to the strength and support of the community, who enabled our dream to become a reality for the children of today and the years ahead.We celebrated our opening with musical performances from the School Band and singing from the children in Key Stage 2. Mr Peter Elton, Chair of Governors, cut the ribbon and welcomed everybody to look around before enjoying refreshments in the playground. If you would like to visit our new classroom, please contact the school office on 21418. - Joy Ingram (Headteacher)
Gressingham Vintage Garden PartyRand Villa, Gressingham was the settingfor a delightful Vintage Garden Party backin June. People came out in style, dressedin 1940s clothing to drink tea, eat cakeand take part in traditional games such as‘guess the weight of the cake’ and ‘findthe unexploded bomb’! Helen and Pennywould like to thank everybody who helpedand all those who came along for theirkind generosity and support.
£530.73 was raised for Parkinsons UKLancaster and Morecambe Support Group.
Eskrigge Open GardensA delightful sunny afternoon saw visitors descend on the tiny hamlet of Eskrigge at the beginning of August for more tea and cakes and stalls and a warm welcome from all the residents of Eskrigge who opened their gardens for the day raising £852.45 for Saint John’s church, Gressingham. Many thanks to the organisers for their hard work and all the people of Eskrigge for their hospitality.
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