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The 68th Annual Christmas tree lighting will take place on 6 December 2014 at 6.00pm. Civic Mayor, Tricia Thomas will do the honours. Go down to Yewbarrow Terrace to enjoy carol singing, with music from Flookburgh Band, and a visit from Santa Claus.

As we go to press, Cumbria County Council have withdrawn their plans for on street parking. After huge expense, public meetings, consultation documents, street marches and countless hours of debate, the decision has been taken to withdraw. Power to the people or a waste of public money - what do you think?

money we can raise the more lights we can put on the tree. We would also like to thank Hadwins Volkswagen for kindly fitting music to Santa’s sleigh, which will be out around the local area during week commencing 8th December. See ‘Santa Claus is coming to town’ for full details.

Gary Johnston, treasurer for the Christmas Tree committee told Grange Now: “This is only made possible with donations from local businesses and residents. Collection buckets will also be going round on the night.” You can also drop into Johnston’s of Grange anytime to make a donation, and as Gary rightly pointed out: “The more

The people who are making a real difference to our communities are the voluntary groups of which we have many in the area - there are in fact too many for us to cover but we have given an update on some of the local fundraising and voluntary group achievements in this issue.

Don’t miss Taffy Thomas and a fabulous day out at the Grange Christmas Extravaganza on 6th December. Over the last month we have seen a fabulous effort with over 100 ‘shoeboxes of hope’ passing through the Grange Now office headed for Romania.

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Our next deadline is 12th December, out 29th December. Happy Christmas one and all.

The Michelle Jurd Memorial Trust (MJMT) was formed in 2010 in memory of former RAF officer, Michelle Jurd, who was tragically killed in a car crash on the A590 in November 2009. The first charity ball took place in November 2010 and, incredibly, the event raised £16,000.

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Volunteers from the Boxes of Hope charity picked up the boxes on Friday 14th November and on Tuesday 19th November they left Britain bound for the children who may receive nothing more this Christmas.

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The Who at the 02; a stay at a luxury Swiss Alps villa, and a money can’t buy prize of a visit to Windsor Castle as guests of Lieutenant General, Peter Pearson.

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Five years on and the latest ball, which was held on Saturday 8th November, raised in the region of £10,000. The 154 guests dined in the sumptuous surroundings of The Netherwood Hotel and were entertained in true military style by cadets from the Lancashire Air Cadet Force. An auction was held with some truly amazing prizes which are secured by the hardworking committee who give countless hours to make this event so successful.

Master of Ceremony, Alastair Rae, once again led the live auction with items including: two VIP tickets to see

The majority of the profits go to local schools to fund outdoor activities. All the primary schools in the area benefit from the charity. How active parents are in getting involved in supporting fundraising activities does help to contribute to their share of available funds for their school.

Profits from 2013 ball were distributed this year as follows: Tiger Kloof, Windermere school project £500, Allithwaite school £2596, Grange school £3404, Not Forgotten Association £1000, Guerka Welfare Trust £1000, RAF Benevolent Fund £2000.

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You will be able to see Santa in a street near you thanks to Grange and the Christmas Tree Committee. He will be doing his rounds during the week commencing 8th December.

Thanks to Hadwins Volkswagen, Santa has a great new music system fitted to his sleigh, which will be out around the local area on the following nights.

Monday 8th December Allithwaite from 6pm Tuesday 9th December Fell Drive, Grange over Sands from 6pm Tuesday 9th December Commodore Hotel and Victoria Hall 8.30pm Thursday 11th December Lindale village from 6pm Monday 15th December Flookburgh and Ravenstown from 6pm Tuesday 16th December Grange Fell Road area from 6pm Monday 22nd December Windermere Road 6pm

We are delighted to report that renowned storyteller, Taffy Thomas MBE, will be spinning his yarns and signing his new book at this year’s Extravaganza on 6th December.

Along with Taffy, ‘The Kind Cartoonist - Evsie’, will be appearing and the much loved Flookburgh Band. There will be crafts and market stalls, children’s fair and activities, owls, husky dog rides, bongo balloons, face painting and much, much more.Go along,

grab a bag of hot roasted chestnuts and get your Christmas off to a cracking start.

Venues are, St. Charles’ Field, the Methodist Church, and the Parish Hall. Fun starts at 10.30 and the extravaganza finishes at 4.30pm - just in time for the tree lighting which begins at 6pm.

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Flookburgh Band Concert is on Saturday 13th December 2014 at Victoria Hall Grange at 7.30pm. Tickets are £8, including refreshments, and are available from Grange Tourist Information Centre, Cockles or by phoning 015395 59081.

The band are also playing carols at Grange Christmas Extravaganza and the tree lighting on 6th December.

As always, there will be Carols on Christmas Day on Flookburgh Square at 11.30am. All welcome.

Flookburgh Band would like to thank everyone for their support through 2014 and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2015.

Now here’s your chance to buy some unique Christmas cards with a local humorous twist.

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End of an era An active, ‘Friends Group’ has disbanded after eight years of diligently caring for a beautiful park in Grange-over-Sands. Park Road Gardens is a delightful, quiet park with an elegant grade 2 listed Edwardian bandstand as its centrepiece.

In 2006 a Friends Group was formed to help fulfil the criteria for South Lakeland District Council to enter the Park for the prestigious Green Flag Award. After winning seven Green Flags and two Green Heritage Awards (only eight were awarded in the whole of the north-west) the time has come for the Friends to disband.

In 2005/06 the area around the bandstand was completely re-designed and replanted by students of Newton

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Rigg Agricultural College as the planting was preventing audiences from viewing the many bands which give performances on summer Sundays. At this time the Friends agreed to regularly maintain this area as well as the Sensory Garden which is to be found on the lower level of the Park.

With the enthusiasm and ideas of the Friends the Park has changed considerably over the years. The support of Neighbourhood Forum and the County Council enabled us to replace an old tree seat and a new decorative archway into the Sensory Garden as well as providing new stone raised beds in the Sensory Garden. All of these were made by local craftsmen.

Support from local groups and societies has enable us to carry out extensive re-planting schemes whilst the Grange Natural History Group provided the wild-life information board on the storeroom door and a Tree Walk Leaflet.

The 80th Anniversary of the Park in 2009 was celebrated by a week of miscellaneous events in the Park and town involving many other organisations including Youth Theatre, Opera and Drama, Slide show of photos of Old Grange, Churches Together and culminating with the original band (not the players!) Besses ‘o th’ Barn - from Bury, giving a wonderful performance in the bandstand which included several pieces which were played at the opening in 1929.

Over three and a half thousand people supported these events making it a memorable occasion. We were also chosen to host BBC Radio 4 Gardeners Question Time in Grange’s Victoria Hall

which was a sell out occasion. The retiring committee consists of Sue Fleetwood – Chair, Mary Ann Best – Secretary, Geraldine Gordon – Treasurer, Margaret Robinson – Publicity, and Judith Shapland – Fundraising; who have been ably assisted by Brian Lewis, Brian and Kathy Potter, Ron Shapland and Alan Roberts.

The areas in the Park which the Friends maintained have now been handed back to South Lakeland District Council and its Contractors, Continental Landscapes.

Going the extra mile for St Mary’s Hospice The volunteers for the Leven Valley Fundraising Support Group for St Marys Hospice work incredibly hard throughout the year doing a mind boggling array of different events, solely to raise funds for St Mary’s Hospice in Ulverston.

Under the fantastic leadership of Dot Crabtree, Chair of the group, they

are always coming up with new ways to raise funds.

This year, fundraising has exceeded everyone’s expectations and they have raised enough money to buy the Hospice a much needed, brand new car.

Dot and the group are always quick to applaud: “the generosity of local people in our and surrounding areas who

Charity & Co raise staggering amount

Charity & Co have managed to raise a massive £9,300 in just one year. The total, raised between September 2013 and September 2014, is a fantastic achievement for the hard working team.

The group plan to give Grange and District First Responders, St Mary’s Hospice, Westmorland and South

continuously support us by buying tickets to our events etc, and also the generosity of the local businesses who give us raffle prizes etc, and of course to Guy Perry Ltd, Barrow in Furness, who supplied the car at a much discounted price.”

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Lakes Branch of the MS Society and North West Air Ambulance £1,500 each. Another portion of the money, £500, will go to local lad Lyndon Howson, who is currently trying to raise funds so he can visit Bolivia to carry out conservation work there along with Newton Rigg College.

Charity & Co are currently looking into other causes who they feel they can help. If you belong to a group or know of anyone who would benefit,

please contact the Secretary, Diane Burrow on 015395 33740.

A spokesperson for the group told Grange Now, “We couldn’t do this without the fantastic support we receive at the band concerts and through the quiz sheets. We would also like to take this chance to thank Veronica for setting the quiz sheets and Jean for her endless supply of cup cakes! We are very grateful for the continuing support we receive.” use the facilities. Their hard work will mean that all the money raised this year will be reinvested in the site, to replace the crazy golf course and the fencing both of which are on their last legs.

The group have been working since 2005 to create a fun and welcoming recreation area on the promenade for all ages, locals and visitors alike.

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An update from MIND….

When our crisis campaign started, we had no idea what to expect. While we had absolute confidence in the value of South Lakeland Mind for the community, we also knew that the situation was extremely difficult – even if we set out the dangerous financial position the charity found itself in, there was no easy solution to prevent closure.

G’day

That dangerous financial position – still, sadly, a crisis – remains.

This time to South Bank, Brisbane.

Christine Craig from Graythwaite Court is pictured here with her grandson Alex. Christine is visiting family in Australia.

‘The response from this community has been both incredible and truly humbling. Getting this far, so quickly, is beyond what we dared to hope. My heartfelt thanks go out to all those who have supported us so far in whatever way they have been able – this collective effort will change lives.’

Nevertheless, the response from the public and organisations in a position to help has been truly amazing, and confidence is building that the charity can survive.

‘So many people have experience of mental illness, whether themselves or among family and friends, and they have told us the difference South Lakeland Mind has made for them.

And many other people have stepped up, recognising what the charity does here in South Lakes, and can continue to do in 2015’

Public donations have ranged from a few pounds to £5000, and these, together with offers of help and comments about the impact the charity makes, show just how much people care. These donations have now reached £14,590.

Jonathan Ingram, chief officer, said:

Spooky goings on at the motor museum Lakeland Motor Museum raised £500 for St Mary’s Hospice through its Halloween activities - a Raffle for the adults and various Children’s activities including a Spooky quiz, Lucky dip and Bat the Rat.

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We’re grateful for the generosity of our customers and the support of the following businesses – mostly local - who kindly provided Raffle Prizes.

The Whitewater Hotel, Storrs Hall, The Swan Hotel, The Lakeside Hotel, Windermere Lake Cruises, Cumbria

Crystal, The World of Beatrix Potter, Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, Lakes Aquarium, Holker Hall, PR Books, Pennine Gifts, Cafe Ambio, DM Gould Wholesale, Wilson’s toys, Hygeine Cleaning Supplies.

Yew Tree Barn Christmas Market

The sixth annual Yew Tree Barn Christmas Market, 30 + fantastic designermakers join us for a fabulous weekend of crafts, food & drink, live music and scrumptious Christmas goodies.

Join us, enjoy the barn’s festive atmosphere and find the perfect Christmas gifts. Inside the barn, and in the heated marquee in addition to our resident artists there will be stalls showing a fantastic range of goods: jewellery, arts and crafts, food and drink, textiles, designer furniture, and

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much more! Andy the pianist will entertain us through the day, with guest spots from the Dave Wearing Swing 4 Jazz Band, and outside you can keep warm next to our hot chestnut and barbecue stall with some mulled wine!

Harry’s Cafe Bar inside will be serving delicious homemade goodies.

Found

A girl’s silver ring was found on Fell Road near Fell Cottages on Tuesday 11th November.

Set of keys found on Grange Fell Road, near the B&B on Thursday 13th Nov. the keys are available against description at the TIC, Grange.

Clare House Hotel Park Road Grange over Sands LA11 7HQ Open to non- residents, serving morning coffee, light lunch, afternoon tea and evening meal daily and a 2 or 3 course Sunday lunch.

Our Christmas lunch and dinner party menu for family and friends is available from November 22nd to December 14th.

We will be closed for winter refurbishments from December 15th, re-opening March 25th, and would like to wish all our guests a very Happy Christmas and New Year.

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Frank Lomas’ collection of war memorabilia, cap badges, photos, magazines and more from WW1 and WW2 were exhibited at St John the Baptist Church, Flookburgh for the Remembrance Service on 9th of November. Various events took place around the peninsula and were well attended in this centenary Remembrance Sunday.

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A couple of year’s ago Grange resident, Larry Braysher’s debut book, ‘Boxing by the Sea’ was published.

Larry has now written a new book entitled ‘Boxers from the Bay’ which takes the story much further with the tale of professional boxing in the Bay area itself, from its early days through to the current century.

Larry told Grange Now, “Every facet of local professional boxing is included in this journey through the decades, with many anecdotes and amusing stories to sustain the reader’s interest. Such as the two boxers who fought for the favours of

a lady, and the boxer who literally tied himself up in knots in the ropes and was counted out.” He then continued, “There’s the story of the local boxer who had a ring encounter with a boxing kangaroo, and another who was decorated for bravery in World War 2 by the King at Buckingham Palace. Also of local interest in the book, is the story of Grange over Sands foremost professional boxer, Alex Newton, who was a formidable exponent of the ‘noble art’ despite losing the fingers of his right hand in a childhood accident. Newton went on to top the bill at boxing shows held at Grange’s Victoria Hall.”

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Copies of the book are available from the author on 015395 35459 priced £12 (plus £2.50 p&p) or from the Grange Now office.

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Center Row (L to R): Percy; Alice Isabel, Mrs Alice Lambert, James Belle; Alice Lambert (Mrs. Wm Sr); James.

Front Row (L to R): Lizzie Raby, Moyra Evelyn, Frank, and Maggie The last of the Lambert children was born three days after the photo was taken.”

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Grange Now received this photograph from Fred Sedgwick of Ottawa, Ontario. His interest in the Lambert family is because William Jr. married his great aunt, Eleanor Stainton Sedgwick. Eleanor was the youngest daughter of George Sedgwick, the Guide over Sands from 1873 until 1918.

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More than just a walk in the park

from first time runners to top class club athletes.

We’re confident that we will develop a strong running and social community as a consequence.”

The organisers paid tribute to the assistance of Stuart Wallace, a Parkrun ambassador from Barrow, who was their mentor during the planning stages. A big group from Barrow – which has its own successful Parkrun – came over for the first Fell Foot event.

Runners from all over the country descended on Fell Foot at Newby Bridge for Windermere’s first Parkrun on 19 October. This attracted an unprecedented 247 participants, since then more than 180 have attended each weekly run.

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Parkruns are free 5km events, staged in parks all over the world, and always start at 9am on a Saturday.

“The Fell Foot Parkrun is another fantastic addition to

the Lake District’s portfolio of outdoor activity,” said Matt Leigh, one of the organisers who, with a team of volunteers, had worked

Simon scales new heights

Simon Nixon, 31, is our latest reader to take to the skies in aid of charity.

Simon did the jump to raise money for St Mary’s Hospice, who cared for his Mum in 2009, and for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Simon told Grange Now, “Macmillan were extremely helpful to myself when I was poorly in 2010 and St Mary’s Hospice not only cared for my Mum so well, but have also cared for many friends in the past.” Simon went on, “I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who came down to Flookburgh on 2nd November to support me, and those who sent messages on the day of the skydive.

I would also like to thank my jump partner Pete Connor and to Ian Chick who filmed the whole experience. They both were professional and looked after me superbly on the day.”

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closely with Victoria Dodd of the National Trust to create the route. “It’s an accessible event, designed to cater for all abilities

Simon has managed to raise over £1800 so far and money is still coming in (if you have sponsored Simon please could you take your money into Fish over Chips).

How many steps does the average adult take a day?

What % of the adult population has a foot problem? Between 75% and 80% of the adult population have some form of foot problem.

How many working days are lost to back pain each year by women? There are 44 million working days lost each year and women having approximately four times as many foot problems as men; a contributing factor is the wearing of high heel shoes.

Which part of the body has more sweat glands per square inch than anywhere else? Our feet have 250,000, to be exact and the average pair gives off about half a pint of perspiration per day.

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Great news for Youth Club

We are delighted to report that the Junior section of Flookburgh Youth Club will be able to restart thanks to receiving £500 from Lloyds Bank Community Fund. A spokesman from the club said: “the Lloyds money will really help to restart the junior section and thanks to the article in Grange Now we are also going to receive funds from Grange Rotary, which is fantastic.”

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Smiles welcomes new dentist

We are delighted to announce that we have a new dentist at Smiles Dental in Grange-overSands!

Mr John Edwards joined our team in November and will be working on a part time basis with us, alongside our existing dentists Tom and Elise. Mr Edwards is a very experienced dentist who has worked in both private and NHS practices for many years throughout the North West.

Mr Edwards is now taking on new private patients here at Smiles Dental, and is offering new patients to the practice an initial consultation free of charge. This includes a full examination of your mouth and the opportunity to discuss any concerns that you may have about your teeth.

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Have your say on budget cuts Cumbria County Council is faced with the challenge of finding £83 million of savings over the course of the next 3 years and this includes estimated savings of £30.6 million within 2015/16.

In order to achieve these savings a series of proposals have been developed and the residents of Cumbria are being asked for their views. In addition, residents will be asked about how to find new ways of working and also their views on creating a ‘unitary’ council, or ‘unitary’ councils. Further information regarding these proposals can be found by visiting the website below.

In South Lakeland local drop-in events will be held as follows: Grange Library, on Friday 5th December 2pm – 4pm and if you can’t make that one you can go to

Kendal Library, Stricklandgate on Wednesday 19th November 10am – 12noon. There are other drop in events around the County and you will find details of these on the website.

Alternatively, if you are not able to attend one of the drop-in events, full details on how you can tell us what you think of the budget proposals can also be found at http://www. cumbria.gov.uk/budgetconsultation.

All views need to be received no later than the 20th January, 2015.

This is your chance to have your say.

What a palaver In an amazing u-turn, plans for on street parking charges have, incredibly, been dropped. During a lengthy, and doubtless expensive, consultation process about the proposed new charges it has emerged that there is a question mark over the legality of enforcing the charges.

The decision of whether or not to proceed was delegated to Jim Savege, Corporate Director for Environment and Community Services. Mr Savege has been reported as saying: “It is clear that there are strong concerns about enforcement in both on-street parking and residents’ permits. We agree.

That’s why we’re bringing this back in house. The consultation also brought out concerns about the legality of Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders for the introduction of on-street parking charges.”

Following a meeting between Mr Savege and the Leader of the Council, Stewart Young, it was decided not to proceed with on street parking charges at this time, however, senior councillors were quick to point out that the decision to scrap the charges was Mr Savege’s.

In another twist, it was announced on 19th November that Mr Savege is to leave his position as Corporate Director for a promotion. He is to become chief executive of Aberdeenshire Council.

Cartmel Township Initiative shaping Cartmel’s future Residents are invited to come along to an event on Thursday 4th December, starting at 6:30pm in Cartmel Village Hall to launch the final Cartmel Township Initiative report produced by the consultants Allies and Morrison.

The Cartmel Township Initiative Steering Group has worked tirelessly with both the consultants and the community to produce a report which will identify solutions that will seek to address the concerns of local residents and businesses alike.

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X6 service still running on Saturday night

I think we all can be forgiven for being confused as to which buses have been cut, which services have been kept, and which have two buses running at the same time!

The library has the up to date schedule for anyone who would like a copy. A resident of Grange has asked us to point out that the 23:15 X6 service from Kendal to Grange is still running on a Saturday night. She told Grange Now, “This bus used to be really busy but

there were only one or two of us on it the last time I used the service. I think people don’t realise that this bus is still running, and if people don’t use it the bus company will definitely drop it from the schedule”.

Design New application lodged for Trickett’s Field Developers Envidia Homes have now lodged a new application for their proposed development at Trickett’s Field. Reports suggest that there is little difference between this and the previous application which was submitted earlier this year.

Chairman of Grange Town Council Tom Harvey said “I’m staggered that the developers have ignored virtually all the concerns put forward by both the local community and planners with this revised application and just submitted a tweaked version of the original one.

Its smacks of arrogance that they think they can ride roughshod over us and the sooner this application is heard by the planning committee and rejected, the better.”

Tom added “I will be urging planning officers and the Chairman of the committee to stand firm in making sure planning procedure is followed robustly to prevent development by the back door on technicalities.”

Grange Now have received conflicting reports on whether objections to the original application are carried forward.

Grange Now has been informed that previous objections may not be carried over to the new application. The advice given by the SLDC planning committee as told to Grange Now is, “To ensure your objections are correctly logged against the new application it is advised you re-submit them to the new application (SL/2014/1036) however comments/objections are usually incorporated from the previous application into the current application once it is presented to Committee.”

In the course of our investigations Grange Now has been trying to understand how a row of trees, such as the row of lime trees seen along the road above Trickett’s Field, can be removed even though they are the subject of Tree Preservation Orders. If a TPO offers no protection then it must be asked, what is the point of the TPO? Councillor Joanna Greenway provided the following helpful explanation.

“TPOs are not binding in all circumstances. If a developer can

Community Led Plan

The CLP has now been published. It was presented to Grange Town Council Mayor Tricia Thomas, Andrew Gardiner for SLDC and Bill Wearing for Cumbria County Council on Monday 10th November by Malcolm Kimber, chair of the CLP. By now a leaflet will have dropped through your letterbox. The full report is available in the Victoria Hall, TIC and the Library. Now we are looking for people to take the report forward. If you are interested in getting involved please write to the CLP team, care of the Victoria Hall, preferably by the end of January 2015.

prove that the only way to provide safe access to new houses is to remove one or more trees, SLDC Planning Officers can decide that safety is more important than keeping the tree(s), depending on their quality and contribution to the landscape.

Envidia want two access roads into the Trickett’s Field development - one main entry and another for four houses fronting the main road. TheyPlanning would be Application permitted to remove the lime trees that block sight Dwellings lines for drivers entering for and64 leaving by those roads because safety hason to land be theat first priority. Their first application did not Kents Bank Road remove all the lime trees.

Grange Sands Envidia have now chosen to over put forward a design that removes all the lime v3 October 2014 trees on ‘their’ stretch and to replace them with a row of nine London Plane trees situated in the front gardens of the new houses along the main road.

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the lime trees were important to the character of the area as an avenue, not as individual specimens, the developer is proposing a replacement avenue, albeit very different in character. The Grange Town Council view is that we would be happier if Envidia would work

with Highways and Planning to install traffic calming measures on that section of road, so that traffic speeds reduce, MCK Associates Limited fewer trees need removing andStreet weRoad 48 Watling Fulwood retain the character and charm that the Preston trees provide. We will be objecting PR2on 8BP 01772 774510 that basis.” mck@mckassociates.co.uk

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Extra funding is ours by right, but Grange Town Council can’t claim it all without your help. It comes from a levy on new-build developments, called the Community Infrastructure Levy. We can claim 25% of it for Grange if we build on the results from the Community Led Plan, which you will receive through your letterbox this November, and create a Neighbourhood Plan. If all the houses allocated to Grange are built over the next decade or so, we could be claiming an estimated £130,000 - £210,000.

More houses are being built. The town will get bigger. It is so important that you HAVE YOUR SAY NOW and ensure we can contribute to developing the supporting infrastructure that is needed.

What’s different about the Neighbourhood Plan is that once it is written, it will be a legally binding document and will have to be used when planning decisions are made.

Town and Parish Councils all over the country are creating Neighbourhood Plans.

It’s the right time now to create our Neighbourhood Plan, and we will be asking all our residents to vote on it.

Why does Grange Town Council need help? The Council has obtained a grant to buy in some professional help and councillors are fully involved. We need local people to pitch in as well, to help make sure everything happens on time and to plan.

If you would like to get involved, or would just like some more information, please contact Viv or Claire on 015395 32375 or email: contactus@grangeoversands.net

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School Reports

Grange Primary School

Flookburgh School Sadly, we had to say ‘goodbye’ to Mrs. Procter who has gone to support another local school. She was a star at our school and we will all greatly miss her. Nursery has been on an adventurous trip to Grizedale Forest and all really enjoyed it.

They have been exploring the school grounds and looking for the signs of Autumn. Reception and Y1 children are now taught by Miss Cannon as usual and Mr. Brooksbank, who is back to school full time and happily on the mend. Y2, Y3 and Y4’s have been to Keswick Museum and Castlerigg Stone Circle. They looked at primeval objects found by local archeologists at the museum and tried to count the stones in the Castlerigg Stone Circle.

The children have started thinking about the Magna Carta Project this term. The project was launched at a whole school assembly led by the Wordsworth Trust focusing on the background to the Magna Carta and the theme of fairness and justice. Workshops followed this assembly on the 24th October, with The Trust working with all children between the ages of 6 and 11.

The themes link well with the school’s work on The UN Rights of the Child and the Social, Emotional Aspects of Learning –(SEAL) themes being followed. This term the focus is: ‘Getting on and Falling out’, Remembrance and PEACE and Forgiveness. The whole school will be involved in the project over the year, with children creating poems and other works. On 10th November the school were involved with planting a mixed hedge along the boundary fence as part of an event to mark the centenary of WW1 and the 2020 Vision Project.

Headteacher, Phillipa Summers said:

“This is a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to think about their impact on the environment, and it links well with the recent 2020 Vision project in Grange. It will help to mark the sacrifice made by local people during WW1 as the Woodland Trust are developing centenary woodlands this year. The community were part of this project, with James Walmsley and Liam Crowe from Cartmel Priory Secondary School’s ASDAN group, Tony Saunders the manager from Brown Robin Reserve, parents and local people who helped our children to plant the saplings.

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As part as the New National Curriculum, Y5 and Y6 are learning about the coding of computers and computer programmes.

This has been brought in to help children keep up with the constantly advancing technologies. It also gives children a superb opportunity to create and use their own games and apps. One programme we have been using in school, made

by MIT ( Massachusetts Institute of Technology), is Scratch, which is a very open-ended programming tool that can be used to produce all sorts of animation and apps. We have also had a very meaningful Remembrance Service, which took place at our school this time.

Children were reciting poetry and sung in honour of those who ‘give up their today for our tomorrow’.

Allithwaite Primary School

As we head towards the Christmas holidays, we can look back at the autumn term with pride. The beginning of the school year saw: the introduction of a new uniform, a nursery class, after- school club, toddler group, an improved classroom and a new website. All are running successfully, due to the hard work and determination of staff, enthusiastic children, and parents willing to embrace change.

As always, our children have been a credit to the school and have; achieved success at the Cross Country Competition, learnt about computer programming and robotics, produced beautiful artwork relating to the Rainbow Fish, been on a sensory walk, written messages to fairies and studied the Second World War. We have even got two Blue Peter Badge winners in our midst.

Probably the most memorable event this term has involved our juniors participating in a project organised by The Grange History Society, which has seen them

studying the lives of eleven fallen war heroes from Allithwaite. The conclusion to the project was a touching remembrance service in the church with poems read out by our boys.

As we go to press there is still the Allithwaite PTA Christmas Fair, the Christmas production and Christmas parties to look forward to. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from everyone at Allithwaite C of E School.

Visit our new website www.allithwaite. cumbria.sch.uk or phone 015395 32144 to arrange a visit.

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Visit our riverside Café Ambio, serving morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea. Advance purchase museum tickets make an ideal stocking-filler.

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Old Blue Mill, Backbarrow, Newby Bridge, South Lakeland, Cumbria LA12 8TA Tel: 015395 30400 info@lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk

Lindale Primary School and Nursery Both school and pre-school have had some fun and busy weeks over the past month. There always seems to be something exciting going on, both indoors and outside!

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We have had visits to South Lakes and Eden Primary Science fair, and our older children also visited the Kendal archives at County offices to find out about life in the local area during WW1. We remembered those in our village who lost their lives; reflecting on the sacrifice of the whole community as we held an act of remembrance for the whole school at the Lindale war memorial.

Years 2 to 6 are all visiting Coniston waterpark over the next few days for outdoor adventurous activities. The photo shows years 5 and 6 sailing today- a first time for many of them!

Our reception and nursery children enjoyed a Forest Fun afternoon, inviting younger children in the area to join them. We will be following this up with a Santa’s workshop morning on 5th December at 9.30am for any toddlers and their parents or carers.

Please just call to let us know you’re coming- 015395 33480.

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CHRISTMAS DAY

Let us do the cooking

After all the preparation why not give yourself a break.

Enjoy Christmas Day in front of a roaring log fire in our fun and festive atmosphere

Lindale Pre-school Nursery had a great fund-raiser. Thank you to Jim Bean Acoustic Band for a top night of entertainment helping preschool raise £184. Thank you also to Hadwins of Lindale for sponsoring the band.

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Between 5-9 November, a group of GCSE History students travelled to Ypres in Belgium to visit WW1 sites.

On the second day, we travelled to Beaumont Hamel, a memorial site for the Newfoundland regiment who took part in the Battle of the Somme.

We then went to see the amazing Wellington Quarries in Arras and travelled to Vimy Ridge, on which stands the beautiful monument by Walter Allward. On the third day, we visited Tyne Cot cemetery which

contains the names of 34,000 soldiers who are listed as missing. We also visited Essex Farm cemetery where we saw the grave of Valentine Strudwick, a 15 year old boy who died in No Man’s Land in 1916. That evening, we attended the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate and laid a wreath to remember our local fallen soldiers.

Overall, we think it was a once in a lifetime experience. We would like to thank all the staff involved in making the trip run so smoothly.

We also ran a poetry competition, the winning entry being Emily, Year 8:‘A soldier, a saviour.

As the poppy blooms, dyed red with blood from your wounds.

But here you stay, standing tall.

A soldier, a saviour, to us all.’

Take a Classic Drive on Boxing Day

Motoring enthusiasts are being invited to take a break from the turkey and tinsel with a special Boxing Day celebration at the Lakeland Motor Museum as they will be hosting a ‘Classic Drive and Ride In Day’ on Friday 26 December.

There is no need to book and there is plenty of free parking for owners to display their pride and joy. Participating

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The first Junior PCSOs finish their tour of duty!

The Scheme has now concluded following a final reward event on Lake Windermere and a presentation at the Grange Hotel.

The purpose of the Scheme was to encourage good citizenship and promote pride in the community in the youth on the cusp of influential secondary school life and experiences.

By creating a fun but educational programme of events, it was our intention to provide a deeper understanding of the impact of antisocial behaviour to the Juniors which would help them make the right decisions in the coming years.

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our elders. Dropping litter is something we have all done but the presence of litter (no matter how big or small) is a blight on our beautiful scenery and we asked our Juniors to help SLDC in a local clear up. Finally, helping people in our community was encouraged through our valuable time spent with the Community First Responders and North West Ambulance together with our public Crime Prevention surgery.

I hope we have inspired a few of the Juniors to consider a career with the partner agencies we have worked with or as adult PCSOs in the future! It has been a successful Scheme but our time was limited and I feel strongly that the influence should continue on a more regular basis along with the schools and youth clubs.

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Headed up by directors Lisa Barnes and Claire Milby the team includes Julie Doherty, cruise specialist Denise Henderson and most recently Julie Livingstone who between them have over 120 years of travel experience. No

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Rewarding work at the reserve

Although Brown Robin is right on the edge of town, it always surprises me the diversity of this little reserve. It is a combination of high forest, coppice, Limestone pavement and Calcareous grassland, providing habitat for a range of wildlife. cataloguing species and rarely misses a work party, as well as managing her own reserve, Humphrey Head.

Martin Chadwick, is out most days in winter monitoring winter thrushes as well as Swifts in summer and is also a regular at work parties.

It is not all hard graft, we do have a chat and a giggle sometimes, especially when sat round the campfire having lunch.

A well earned breather

and monitoring work. All this work is undertaken by volunteers, who give up their free time in all weathers to help with these important tasks. We have regular volunteers as well as occasional ones, we even have some travelling long distances to help out.

They all have their own reasons for coming along, whether it is just to get in the countryside for a day, or to learn new skills and meet like minded people.

The grassland provides nectar for insects such as Bees and the High Brown fritillary, and the woodlands provide habitat for birds, insects and bats. The coppicing is a constant regenerating habitat, allowing species to move around and start new life.

The grasslands are managed by cattle in summer. However, sometimes in winter we have to remove scrub and clear footpaths for access. The coppice work is a regular annual task.

Other tasks undertaken include; Dry-stone walling, repairing gates, fences

Two long term volunteers in particular spring to mind; Wendy Nelson is very knowledgeable and goes unnoticed all over Grange

I would like to highlight the importance of volunteers and would like to give a big thank you to all who help with the conservation work at Brown Robin. Without their help and commitment, the reserve would not be as accessible or as diverse as it is.

If you would like to come along to a work party and help out for a day or learn more information about volunteering, please visit; www.cumbriawildlifetrust. org.uk or simply turn up at our next work party.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and New Year, Hon Res Manager, Tony.

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We have a busy month in the library in December with Storytime, Dementia and Macmillan information sessions, the County Council budget Consultation, Pantomime tickets, an Art Exhibition, Mince Pies and Drinks for our customers plus charity cards and gifts for sale!

Our Macmillan Volunteer will be holding a drop in session on Monday 1st December from 12 noon to 2 pm to provide advice on the information available including Macmillan booklets and library books in the library Macmillan collection. This session will be repeated monthly on the first Monday of the month (Tuesday where it is a Bank Holiday) Pantomime tickets will be for sale in the library from 10 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 4 pm until Friday 5th December by representatives from the group.

Representatives from Cumbria County Council will be in the library for the County Council Budget Consultation 2015/16 on Friday 5th December 2 to 4 pm. Information booklets and forms are available in the library to collect at any time before the consultation closes on 20th January 2015.

Storytime with Tina will be on Wednesday 10th December 10 am. This is open to pre school children and their carers, no need to book just come along with your little ones and join in the fun!

A Dementia Information Session will be held on Friday 12th December from 10 am to 12 noon. This is a new monthly session on the 2nd Friday

and a representative from the Alzheimer’s Society will be available to provide advice and guidance for diagnosed individuals and their family and friends.

We have 3 special health related collections, Dementia (new), Macmillan and Well Read (Mental Health). These are now all situated in the far room of the library on the right hand side.

Grange Art Society paintings are available to view in the Art Room until 15th December.

On Wednesday 17th December we will be providing drinks and mince pies to our library members as a Christmas thank you for supporting us over the past year.

Our Charity Christmas Cards and gifts will be on sale until 20th December. We have a wide range of different charities represented and 70% of the price of the cards goes directly to the named Charity.

The Library will close for the Christmas break at 1 pm on Christmas Eve (24th December) and re-open at 9.30 am on Friday 2nd January 2015. We wish all our library users a happy festive season and look forward to seeing you all again in the New Year.

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Wishing you time to enjoy the simple pleasures of Christmas and the happiest of New Years.

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Tel 015395 36000 Ron, Lucy and Staff wish all their Customers a very Happy Christmas and a good gardening New Year.

GRANGE PLANT CENTRE Off Main Street, Tel: Grange 33510 Holly Wreaths, Christmas Trees and house plants Gift tokens available

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GEOFF EUERS of Sedgwick Court

Would like to wish everyone in Grange a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year

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Tel: 015395 58214 Mob: 07899 690 259 The original Holidays for Dogs

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all my customers old and new Unit 17, Alnat Business Park, Lindale 015395 33515 Grange Branch staff would like to wish all our customers Season’s Greetings

KENNEL MAIDS Home Boarding, Dog Walking, Day Care, Socialisation, Cat Care Wendy, James, Becca, Carol, Kate, Davy, Becky, Sylvia & Trevor, Linda & Tony and the team wish all our valued clients a Wonderful Christmas & a Happy New Year

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D. Birch & Son High Class Painters & Decorators Grange over Sands

Seasons Greetings to all our customers old and new.

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Tel: 015395 34838 Mob: 07870 681059

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Three mums from Allithwaite, with their Ukeleles, gave an impromptu concert outside Grange Post Office and raised over £30 in under an hour Staff at Grange Spar really got into the spirit by dressing up as various Disney characters.

We would like to reassure our readers that ‘Fiona from Shrek’ is no longer green!

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A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all at Michael C. L. Hodgson 1 London House, Main Street Grange over Sands, LA11 6DP Tel: 015395 33302 www.michael-cl-hodgson.co.uk

Holker Courtyard Cafe Food Hall & Gift Shop Wishing all our customers a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year Open 10.30 - 4pm until 23rd Dec Producers’ Market 14th Dec, with Santa We re-open on the 28th March

Margaret Grundy To all my friends, a Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2015

Jenny & Arran would like to thank all customers, old & new for continued support And wish all a Merry Christmas & All the best for 2015 5 The Boulevard, Windermere Road, Grange

ROB CHAMBERS CHIMNEY SWEEP

Would like to wish all customers a very Merry Christmas Looking forward to seeing you in 2015

Tel: 01229 588025

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MASON KNIGHT LTD BUILDING AND JOINERY CONTRACTORS

CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS DAVID MELLING & CONTRACTORS Would like to wish our clients & customers A Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year, Best wishes everyone David Melling T:015395 32840 M: 07817 939 971 e: info@masonknight.co.uk

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GB CARS

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Would like to thank all their customers for their support throughout the year and wish them a Happy Christmas and the best for 2015

Tel: 015395 33040

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A Star Taxis Wishing all our customers old and new, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year OPEN over Christmas including all day Christmas Day, closed Boxing Day until 4th January Book early to avoid disappointment

Phone Ally or Debbie

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Grange’s Premier Private Hire Taxi OPERATING ALL OVER THE HOLIDAY PERIOD Wishing all my customers seasons greetings & good fortune for 2015

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Still at The Parish Hall, Kents Bank Road Grange-over-Sands Tel: 015395 58647

Grange’s oldest established Butchers

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Wishing all their Customers A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Tel: 59203

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Happy Christmas to all our customers and a prosperous new year

J & M Restorers furniture restored and finished

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Wishing all our customers a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year Best wishes from Matt, Tracy & Staff Main Street, Grange over Sands

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From Mike and the team

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Wishing all my Customers a Merry Christmas

Graham Brook

Now taking orders for all your poultry & meat for the Festive Season Kents Bank Road, Grange over Sands

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Wishing all our customers a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year For all your exterior cleaning needs Special OAP rates Grange 34904 www.johnnottinghamservices.co.uk

M.o.T. Testing Station Established 1991

Best wishes for Christmas & the New Year to all our customers We are open over the holidays Mon-Sat, only closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years day

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The Old Vicarage

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The Old Vicarage wishes all our residents, families, staff and visitors a very Happy Christmas

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Butcher, Poulterer, Sausages etc.

Tel: 015395 36962 Mob: 07815 978 998

Wishing everyone a Happy Christmas and a Supple New Year

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Purveyors of Top Quality Meat Michael & Ezz wish everyone a Happy Christmas

Would like to wish all past & present customers a very Happy Christmas and New Year

Registered Osteopaths

Geoff Wall & the Team T: 01539 535311

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For all your Carpentry & Joinery

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Conservatory repairs doors and misted units Wishing all our customers old and new all the joy that Christmas brings.

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Seasonal Greetings to customers, friends and artists thank you for supporting us through 2014. www.thebeachhutgallery.co.uk

KENTS BANK POST OFFICE & STORE

We would like to thank all our loyal customers for their continued support throughout 2014 which has proven a very difficult year.

Wishing you all Happy Christmas and a Healthy New Year

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Arts & Music Cartmel Choral Society Christmas Concert

Cartmel Choral Society are holding their much awaited annual Christmas concert in Cartmel Priory on Saturday 20 December at 7.30pm.

Once again, under the musical direction of Adrian Self with Andy Plowman on the organ, and soloists Peter Smith (tenor) and Ron Eadington (bass). Audience members will be invited to join in with singing Christmas Carols, and the Choir will be performing Puccini’s Messa di Gloria. Tickets, including mulled wine and mince pies, cost £8 and are available from the Priory Shop and at the door.

Donations from the concert profits will go to Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice and Singing for the Brain, (Alzheimer’s Society).

Westmorland Orchestra 70th anniversary

The Westmorland County Music Committee first met with orchestra’s from Kendal and Windermere in July 1945. They met to discuss forming a county-wide orchestra, but the new orchestra’s first concert did not take place until the Autumn of 1946, so they will be marking their anniversary twice.

Congratulations also go to Pam Redman from Ulverston who has been chosen as the new leader. Their next concert takes place on Saturday 6th December at 7.30pm, Westmorland Hall, Lakes Leisure Centre, Kendal.

You will be treated to: In Nature’s Realm by Dvořák, Oboe Concert in C K314 by Mozart with Rachel Clegg on Oboe and finally Symphony No 10, Shostakovich. Conductor Richard Howarth, and Leader, Pamela Redman.

Tickets are priced at £12 (young people aged 18 and under go free but children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult). Tickets are available from orchestra members, The Brewery Arts Centre Kendal Box Office (01539 725133) or on the door. Tickets are available from 6th November.

Christmas concert with Voce

Lakeland’s answer to ‘Il Divo’, the highly talented ‘Voce’ will be performing a Christmas Concert in St Charles Church, Kents Bank Road, Grange, on Friday 19th December at 7.30pm.

The male quartet, winners of ‘Lakes Got Talent’ in 2013, have a big local following and demand for tickets is expected to be high, for what promises to be a concert not to be missed. Tickets are priced at £8.50 (£7.50 concessions) and can be obtained from Len Gee (015395 33881) or Anne Clough (015395 32048) with refreshments available on the night. Avoid disappointment and reserve your ticket now.

Morecambe Bay Panoramas

Oh no it isn’t….oh yes it is….

It must be panto time again. Grange and District Amateur Operatic Society present their multi-talented youth section in, Sleeping Beauty, an extremely funny, romantic, and a little bit scary story of the princess who pricks her finger whilst using a spinning wheel and, instead of dying, she sleeps for 100 years, along with the whole ‘court’. She is finally awakened by a handsome prince, but not until after he has cut down the dense forest that has grown around the castle of the prince, during her prolonged sleep.

The 12 year old princess is played by Katie Gregory, and when she awakens four years later at the age of 16, Lucia Harrington takes over the role.

The Prince will be played by Katie Richardson, with the role of Dame Dottie Dettol being taken on by Murray Adams, Muddles, the funny guy, is a role undertaken by

News from Grange Drama

Grange Drama’s production of Educating Rita was a big success and saw wonderful performances from Steve Pollard who played Frank and Benita Finch who not only played Rita but also directed. One theatre goer told Grange Now, “Benita‘s ‘Rita’ skilfully entertained the audience at every opportunity and Steve played his character with such subtlety and understatement.

Congratulations to you both” Grange Drama are grateful

Amy Shepherd. The comedy duo of Fetch and Carrie will be played by Mollie Shires and Max Burrow, with Molly Cowley taking on the role of the Witch. The Fairy is played by Chloe Owens, with Elisia Carter as the King and Jessica Walmsley as the Queen.

With a cast of thirty young people from Grange and the surrounding area, and a show full of laughter to delight the whole family, this is the perfect start to the Christmas season.

for the creativity of those working behind the scenes and would like to thank the backstage crew, the Stubbs, Irving and Robson families, Bob Somerset and two newcomers, who all made a significant contribution.

Make a note in your diaries; the first of their New Year Play Readings is a comedy entitled ‘Good Things’ by Liz Lochhead and starts at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 21 January in Grange Institute.

Grange Drama describe the play as a poignantly funny midlife crisis situation.

Everyone is welcome to join in, especially younger

There is a change to performances this year with only one evening performance (Friday) and two matinees.

Friday 5th December at 7.30pm; Saturday 6th December at 2.30pm and Sunday 7th December at 2.30pm.

Tickets are available by telephoning 015395 34098 or applying in person at Grange Library between the hours of 10:00am. – 12:00 and at 2:00pm. – 4:00pm. Get your tickets early! actors, to read parts or simply be entertained and have a coffee. Contact Jim Robson on 015395 32879 for information. You can follow them on Facebook or at www.grange-drama.org.uk.

Our Drama President, Reg Parker, involved in Front of House over many years, has died recently. No one can forget his unique style of meeting and greeting at productions, serving wine to patrons and hosting many drama society celebrations in the days of Grayrigg Hotel together with Shirley. Our thoughts are with her and the family.

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Food & Drink Gourmet Grange

With the Festive season in full swing, many people’s thoughts will have turned to festive eating, and of course ‘That most important meal of the Year’. A turkey will be the centrepiece of many a dining table come Christmas Day, with around 10 million turkeys consumed each Christmas in Britain.

But why the turkey became so popular is a bit of mystery… They were thought to have been introduced to the Christmas dinner table by King Henry VIII in the 16th Century. According to a recent survey, 87% of Brits thought that ‘Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a Turkey’, and whilst our Free Range Bronze turkeys are very special indeed, don’t forget there are plenty of other delicious options available!

Our Free Range, flavoursome Geese make for a traditional yet crowdpleasing choice, plus the tasty fat makes wonderful crispy roast potatoes!

Another great alternative to turkey are our Free Range Cockerels, slow grown for fantastic flavour! If you are still undecided, maybe this Christmas is time

for a multi-bird roast; combining rich and flavoursome game meat with a juicier Duckling or Turkey, you will get the best of both worlds.

We’ve got all the extra’s covered too… from Festive Joints to chef-made forcemeats, Pigs in Blankets and Cranberry Sauce. And of course… there’s the legendary pies. What could be finer on Christmas Eve than a Festive Game Pie, simply enjoyed with some pickled red cabbage and a glass or two of red wine?

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Grange Accountancy Practice Celebrates 10 Years in Business I set up the company in November 2004 on The Main Street in Grange over Sands, at the time I was working with two other accountants who I worked with for a period of two years, and two consultants, who are both still working with me today.

I had 8 years’ experience of working in two accountancy practices in Kendal, which had always been ‘departmental’, I wanted to offer accountancy services to the public but with a very strong emphasis on business support services, so that we weren’t just another firm of accountants offering the same services at the clients year end, we were another firm of accountants offering those services and more.

To me this meant offerings of full bookkeeping and support services and being able to work with clients on every aspect of their business from start to finish.

When I set up in business 10 years ago there weren’t very many accountancy practices offering full bookkeeping services, it was either a bookkeeping business or an add on to accountancy services. The practices that did offer this didn’t seem to have any kind of fee structure. I wanted to design a menu/

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I had heard so many times over the years from clients that they didn’t contact their accountant because they would be presented with a large bill and this was one of the first things I wanted to change, internal fee structure and client relationships. I started to build products and packages which would work for both the company and the clients and advertised BFMS as a Financial Support Service, BFMS stands for Business Financial Management Services. At the beginning a lot of people thought we only offered bookkeeping and some were confused by the name, but I did this on purpose and achieved clients who immediately benefited from these services.

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When I look into my clients businesses, I look further past the annual figures and tax liabilities and look at personal circumstances, insurances, bank borrowing, financial investments, pensions, contracts, national insurance

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and much more. I work with consultants to enable us to supply these added value extras but my consultants work in house with us rather than sending this information elsewhere.

I have always strongly encouraged clients to have their accounts prepared on a monthly or quarterly basis, and I still can’t emphasise enough the importance of this, if for nothing else, just the tax planning alone is a good enough reason to be on top of your accounts.

I am delighted to be celebrating 10 years in business in Grange and I am looking forward to many more years to follow.

I would like to say a big thank you to my fantastic team of staff Alison, Brenda and Jordan and my excellent consultants Symon and Ian who have supported me through the 10 years.

Finally all of us would like to say a big thank you to all of our loyal clients, new and old and we look forward to working with you for many years to come.

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County Matters

The County Council Budget Consultation is taking place until the 20th January 2015. I would ask everyone to respond to these proposals, especially the item on page 19 on the document which relates to the number of Councils in Cumbria This item states that major savings can be made if we had either one or two Councils across the County. The maximum savings could amount to £27 million.

I have long pressed for a Unitary Council for Cumbria and hopefully with your support can now make this happen over the next few years The County Council are holding consultation meetings on the Budget all over the County and in Grange it will be held at the Library on Friday 5th December between 2 and 4pm.

You can fill in the consultation on-line at www.cumbria.gov.uk/ budget consultation and paper copies at Grange Library.

If you feel strong enough about Unitary Government in Cumbria you can besides responding to the County Council lobby central Government by e-mailing Eric Pickles Cabinet Minister for Local Government at eric. pickles@communites.gsi.gov.uk As we approach the Christmas period I hope we can all be aware that sometimes some of our neighbours may need extra help over the Christmas holidays. With this in mind I would like to wish you all a very happy and enjoyable Christmas All the best from Bill Wearing Conservative County Councillor for Grange Division

Mayor’s Report

The month began with the Charity Concert and I would like to thank everyone who supported this event in any way, by purchasing tickets, buying raffle tickets and programmes and also by very generous donations from those unable to attend.

We made well over £500 for the two Charities, (Diabetes UK and Hospice at Home) and I think everyone who attended enjoyed the wide variety of music and the very talented performers aged from 6 to 60.

Jackie and I next attended a very interesting and informative session at the Grange Hotel where we watched the presentation of certificates to those young people who took part in the Junior PCSO scheme. This excellent scheme gives youngsters from the area a real insight and experience into a variety of situations, some about keeping themselves safe in a variety of places and others about being a good and useful citizen.

It being November we have attended Memorial ceremonies at both St Paul’s church Rusland and the annual laying of wreaths and service at St Paul’s church Grange followed by tea at the Victoria Hall. Both these occasions were very moving and thought provoking and it was an honour to represent the town at these ceremonies. On Tuesday there

was a further short ceremony at the War Memorial to mark Remembrance Day. We are now working hard finalising details for the forthcoming Charity Christmas Fair on November 29th. I hope to see you all there supporting the various charities and local organisations.

This month the Council has had a number of planning applications to consider. The largest of these and certainly the most important for the town was the application for 64 homes to be built on Tricketts Field. This we very robustly opposed siting a wide variety of reasons including inadequate drainage arrangements, unsuitable design and the removal of the protected lime trees from the road.

The next Councillor Surgery will be on Saturday December 6th from 10am until 12noon at the Victoria Hall. Do come along and discuss any topics which concern you and are relevant to Grange Town Council.

Tim’s Column

As you know I have been pushing hard to have the Furness Line electrified, following our success in getting the plans for electrification of the Windermere. Electrification will enable the line to carry modern trains that can link into the main network. As more and more of the network becomes electrified, the Government is currently investing over £500 million on the “Northern Hub” a key element of which will be the electrification of a great many lines across the North West, without electrification the service on the Furness line can only decline as fewer trains are able to run on it.

What makes this even more urgent is the fact, highlighted in the recent Furness Line Study, that even without electrification the line is failing to do what is needed now, let alone when we have seen the new jobs that are planned in Ulverston and Barrow. Without a modern, reliable and efficient line all we will see is greater levels of traffic along the A590.

Therefore I was really pleased to be able to get a debate on

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the Furness Line in Parliament the other day. This enabled John Woodcock MP (who worked with me in the debate) and I to put the case for investment in the line to the Minister responsible, Claire Perry MP. At the end of the debate the Minister said that there was a limit to what she could commit to, as there is the consultation running over the future rail franchises for the line currently, but she did give the impression to both John and I that she has listened closely to our arguments and was taking them on board.

Clearly there is a long way to go in this campaign but I will keep pushing at every available opportunity as I think this is really important.

The other major issue that I have been campaigning on during the past weeks has been the plans by various banks to close their branches in Milnthorpe, Ambleside and Sedbergh.

Banks are really important to local businesses, I know that people are increasingly using the internet to do their banking but, particularly for businesses, being able to pay

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in cash and cheques easily is very very important. As far as I know there are no plans to close bank branches in Grange but clearly there is a pattern emerging here of bank branches in smaller towns coming under threat and we should be on the front foot.

I have written to the Chief Executives asking them to come and meet me in the towns involved and explain their decisions to the local people. The local councillors and I have started a petition to get the banks to change their minds I would urge you to support it even if you never visit the banks in those towns.

We all need to work together if we are to keep these local services.

As ever you can contact me about these or any other issues by emailing me attim@ timfarron.co.uk or calling the office on 01539 723 403

Finally, can I take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. I hope you have a great time and wish you all the very best for 2014.

As ever thanks for your support. Tim

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Simon explains he is keen to bring Progression’s brand of service to a new area. “I am excited to join such a progressive firm . They combine modern methods with traditional values, preserving a highly personal approach - so important to clients in this area.”

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Progression Solicitors are coming to Grange-Over-Sands and will be providing their unique brand of legal services to clients in Milnthorpe, Arnside and Silverdale as well as Grange. Our firm’s private client team offers advice in the following areas: residential conveyancing (for a competitive fixed fee); wills and tax planning; capital gains tax; powers of attorney; elderly client advice. Home visits can be arranged.

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Church News

Remembrance at Allithwaite

St Paul’s, Grange The Fell Church was full to capacity on the evening of the 7th November as people flocked to enjoy an evening of slides and conversation with Robin Webster. As always, Robin was so very entertaining and even produced an old magic lantern to show us original glass slides from the early twentieth century.

Remembrance Sunday ended a week of commemoration at St.Mary’s to mark the centenary of the beginning of World War 1.

On Tuesday of that week, a presentation in words and pictures, told the stories of ‘The Allithwaite Boys’, the fallen who are named on the war memorial. The exhibition which accompanied this was open throughout the week. Visitors included relatives of the eleven from Allithwaite who died.

We will remember them

On Remembrance Sunday, St.Mary’s Church at Allithwaite was full, as parishioners gathered to share in a service of remembrance, led by Rev. Rob Jackson.

‘The Allithwaite Boys’ was a project which brought the church, the school and the wider community together in an act of commemoration and remembrance. The presentation and exhibition documented stories of courage, commitment, suffering and sadness and brought particular poignancy to the words shared . . . . “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.”

Grange Methodist Church On 28th October, ladies of the Women’s Network Group welcomed Edith Turner and Freda Addison, former local committee members for the Leeds Children’s Home, as speakers.

It occupied various sites in north Lancashire, before permanently settling in Silverdale. Originally, children were selected from homes where the breadwinner did not earn more than 1/- per week. Now, they take 16 children at a time from February to August. Even today, there is a great need for the centre and courtesy of many generous firms and individuals the work goes on.

During the winter months, the site can be rented and the income helps toward the upkeep and continuing renovations and upgrading.

The first meeting of ‘The 3 T’s. -- Thursday, Tea and Talk’ took place on Thursday, 6th November, this was originally the ‘Open fellowship’. Not only has it changed it’s name, but the time is now in the afternoon at 2.30 p.m. The hope is that during the winter months, people will be encouraged to venture out.

Judith Poole spoke about her ‘Life in music’. She outlined her interest in music from being a young girl first learning to play the piano and later teaching music. She mentioned some young people she

encountered along the way, who were very talented and who she felt she had helped.

Women’s Network members at Grange Methodist Church welcomed Mr Don Austin to their meeting on Tuesday, 11th. He presented a programme of slides entitled ‘One Man’s Lakeland’. He was an enthusiastic climber and photographer in the past and had some super pictures of the Lakeland Fells taken over a long period. His commentary was interesting and humorous, reminding some in his audience of happy times roaming the highs and lows of our county.

United Reformed Church After a very successful Joint Service with our Methodist friends in October, at our church, this month we are looking forward to visiting them, which we will do on the 16th November. It is good to get together.

The Churches Together Advent Carol Service at Boarbank on November 30th at 3pm is another occasion to anticipate with pleasure. Everyone is now preparing for Christmas, and this includes our Christmas Coffee morning on December 13th, 10am-12noon. We’ll be so pleased to see you there. You are very welcome to join us at the following Christmas services: Carol Service on Sunday 21st December at 10.30am which is a Joint Service with the Methodists in the United Reformed Church. Christmas Day Service at 10.30am on the 25th December. Happy Christmas to you all from Grange United Reformed Church.

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This month St Paul’s Flower Team will start to decorate the church early for Christmas to complement the Christmas Tree Festival, the welcoming reception for which will be held at 7 pm on 4th December. The theme this year is Peace and Goodwill to All and the flower decorations and Christmas trees will stay in place throughout the Christmas period for visitors to enjoy.

At 3 pm on Sunday, 14th December, our Director of Music, Charles Edmondson, will celebrate his seventy-fifth birthday by kindly giving a concert of seasonal music with local soprano, Sue Harrison.

No charge for admission but a collection will be taken

busy rehearsing for our annual Carol Service which will take place at 4 pm on Sunday 21st December. Afterwards there will be an opportunity to enjoy fellowship with our friends over a glass of mulled wine and home-made mince pies.

Amidst all this activity we remember the reason for our celebrations – the birth of our Saviour and we extend an invitation for all to join with us for the magnificent candlelit midnight communion service commencing 11.30 pm on Christmas Eve. The members of St Paul’s would like to wish you all a very joyous Christmas and peaceful New Year and we look forward to welcoming you to St Paul’s over the coming Christmas season.

for St Mary’s Hospice. An augmented choir has been

St Charles Church Father Steel gave an excellent talk on Liturgy and its development since the Vatican Council, which was much appreciated by all.

The wedding of Debbie and Steven made a change to the normal Friday afternoon. The congregation were in good voice and everyone went to the Netherwood in good spirits.

Frank Jordan and Ken Taylor provided an excellent double act illustrating their respective Indian holidays with some scintillating slides of the country, its wealth, culture, poverty , wild life, flora and fauna. Their excellent 2 halves was only surpassed by the epicurean delights in gargantuan quantities provided

by Jasmine, Shini and Shiji, 3 Indian ladies of the parish.

A parish visitation on June 28th 2015 by Bishop Michael will cast more light on the future of St Charles - watch this space!

“VOCE” – a Barrow based quartet providing a concert of Christmas music in St Charles – 19th December, 7.30pm.

Following on from the Parish AGM, parishioners were invited to discuss a paper on the

Friends at Christmas Will be holding their traditional Christmas Day lunch. If you live alone and would like to join us, or you would like to help out on Christmas day, then please contact Fiona Daley on 33232 or Liz Benson on 32507 for further details.

There is a meeting for volunteers on 11th December at 7.30pm at the Netherwood Hotel.

future of St Cuthbert’s. Once further legal and financial questions have been sorted out, a further meeting will be held to finalise a proposition for the parish council and the parish priest to make a decision on the future.

Wishing you all a holy and happy Christmas. God Bless Fr P.

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DECEMBER - until 15th Grange Art Society, Autumn Exhibition of members’ paintings, Grange Library during Library hours Mon 1st Grange Photographic Society PDI competition, URC Hall, Kents Bank Road, Grange 7.30pm Tue 2nd Grange Fibromyalgia & ME/CFS Friends’ Living Well Cafe, Thornleigh Hotel, The Esplanade, Grange 2-4pm. Tel 33022 Tue 2nd Allithwaite & Cartmel WI Celebration of Christmas, Allithwaite Community Centre 2pm. New members welcome, tel 32702 Tue 2nd Grange Lecture Society ‘Wild Vision’ John Beatty, Victoria Hall, Grange 7.15pm. Tickets £4/£2 at the door Tue 2nd Mothers & Others Christmas Crafts with Julie, 7.30pm Tue 2nd Sequence Dancing, Lindale Village Hall 7.30pm. New members & beginners welcome 35512 Wed 3/10/17/24/31st Slimming World meetings URC, Kents Bank Road, Grange 9.30am. Enquiries 07703 875578 Wed 3/10/17th Slimming World meetings Allithwaite Community Centre 7pm + Mon 22/29th. Enquiries 07703 875578 Thu 4th Flookburgh over 60’s, Garstang Market & Barton Grange Garden Centre Coach trip (not in programme - extra trip by popular request), leaving Flookburgh Square 10am. All welcome, contact 34472 Thu 4th Grange Methodist Church The 3 T’s, Rev Jo Rand, our new minister 2.30pm Thu 4th Allithwaite Community Centre & Playing Fields Committee AGM, at the centre, 8pm Fri 5th Grange Amateur Operatic Society Christmas Panto ‘ Sleeping Beauty’ Victoria Hall, Grange Fri 7.30pm, Sat & Sun 2.30pm. Tickets from Grange Library or 34098 Fri 5th Grange Garden Society Christmas Lunch

Sat 6th Grange Christmas Extravaganza, St Sharles’ Field, Methodist Church, Parish Hall 10.30am-4.30pm

Sat 6th Christmas tree lighting with Flookburgh Band, Yewbarrow Terrace, Grange 6pm Sat 6th Grange Town Councillor Surgery, Victoria Hall, Grange 10am12noon Sat 6th Westmorland Orchestra, Westmorland Hall, Kendal Leisure Centre 7.30. Tickets £12/under 18’s free 01539 725133

Sun 7th Collection for Food Banks in Barrow, Ulverston & Millom (by Local Group of Co-Workers for Mother Teresa), Parish Hall, Kents Bank Road, Grange 1-3pm Sun 7th Leven’s Choir Handel’s Messiah, St Martin’s Church Bowness 7pm. Tickets £12/children & students free 01539 730590 Sun 7th Popular Sequence Dancing with Graham & Bernice, Victoria Hall, Grange 7.30. Enquiries 35525

Tue 9th Sequence Dancing, Lindale Village Hall 7.30pm. New members & beginners welcome 35512 Wed 10th Grange Methodist Church The 3 T’s, Carol Singing no 1, time & venue tba

Thu 11th Ulverston Jazz Appreciation Society, Malt Kiln Village Hall, Bardsea 7pm. £2 per meeting www. ulverstonjazz.co.uk

Thu 11th Allithwaite Community Centre & Playing Fields Committee Social Night with Frank, buffet & raffle. £5 incl buffet, all welcome tel 07582 706353 Sat 13th Flookburgh Bank Concert, Victoria Hall, Grange 7.30pm. Tickets £8 incl refreshments from TIC, Cockles or 59081 Mon 15th – Sun 28th Kendal Brewery Art’s Christmas Show ‘Thumbelina’s Great BIG Adventure’ am, pm and eve performances. Box office 01539 725133 www.breweryarts.co.uk

Mon 8th Probus Club Christmas Lunch incl Ladies Meeting, Netherwood Hotel, Grange

Tue 16th Grange U3A Christmas Special ‘Christmas in the Trenches’ incl short classic film followed by mince pies & coffee, Victoria Hall, Grange 10.15am. Visitors welcome

Tue 9th Allithwaite Lunch Club, The Pheasant Inn 12.30. To book 36526

Tue 16th Mothers & Others Sing for Christmas with Vic, Sue & Sylvia, mulled wine, mince pies & Secret Santa 7.30pm

Mon 8th Cartmel Fell Local History Society ‘Historical Pageants in the Northwest’ Dr M Winstanley followed

by Jacob’s Join. Contact jeni.boothman@tiscali.co.uk 35821

Tue 16th Grange Methodist Network Christmas Lunch & Carol Service, Abbot Hall, Kents Bank

Tue 9th Grange Methodist Network ‘Flower Arranging’ Ross Harrison, the schoolroom, Methodist Church, Grange 2.30pm

Tue 16th Cartmel Village Hall ‘Carols for All’ with Pie & Peas Supper, glas of wine, bar 7.30pm. Tickets £9 tel 36378

Tue 9th Leven’s Choir Handel’s Messiah, Kirkby Stephen Parish Church 7pm. Tickets £12/children & students free 01539 730590

Tue 9th Cartmel Flower Club’s Christmas Gala, “Christmas Greetings” Susan Wareing, Victoria Hall, Grange 7.30pm. Tickets £7.50 incl refreshments Tue 9th Mothers & Others Flower Demonstration, Victoria Hall, Grange 7.30pm

Wed 17th Grange Methodist Church The 3 T’s, Carol Singing no 2, time & venue tba

Fri 19th Cartmel Food Market 10am4pm www.cartmelvillage.com

Fri 19th Christmas Concert with male quartet ‘Voce’, St Charles’ Church, Kents Bank Road 7.30pm. Tickets £8.50/£7.50 from 33881 / 32048

Specific items requested this time Tea bags Sponge puddings Tinned fruit and vegetables Tinned fish and meat Pasta and sauces Long-life milk Sugar Christmas treats Carrier bags The Parish Hall on Kents Bank Road between 1 and 3 pm

Sunday, 7th December

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St Paul’s Church Grange Thu 4th Christmas Tree Festival open evening with Bay Community Singers, Grange CE Primary School 7pm Sat 6th Christmas Tree Festival open every day 10-4pm (Sun/Wed 12noon4pm) until 1st Jan, closed Christmas Day Fri 12th Hand Bells Concert, Carols & Musical Quiz incl refreshments 7pm. £5 at the door Sun 14th Organ Recital, seasonal music & refreshments 3pm Sun 21st Carol Service with mulled wine & mince pies 4pm Wed 24th Christingle 6.30pm Wed 24th Midnight Communion 11.30pm Thu 25th Christmas Morning Communion 11am

Tue 6th Jan Allithwaite & Cartmel WI meeting, David Tomlinson from Warburtons, Allithwaite Community Centre 2pm. New members welcome, contact 32702

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Sat 20th Allithwaite Community Centre & Playing Fields Committee Prize Bingo at Flookburgh Village Hall, 7.30pm. Raffle & refreshments, all welcome tel 07582 706353

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Letters to the Editor

ADVERTORIAL

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Dear Editor Regarding the Furness Line Train Services, the May 2014 timetable saw a further reduction of through train services between Barrow and Manchester coincident with the new hourly electric service between Manchester and Scotland. However, the Furness line still has the same number of services, but more of them terminate or start from Lancaster or Preston. In addition, it was possible to increase the number of daytime trains stopping at Dalton, Cark and Silverdale.

The TransPennine and Northern Franchises are due to be renewed in February 2016 and, with this in mind, together with concern at the possibility of losing the remaining direct Manchester services, a meeting was called by John Woodcock at Barrow Town Hall under the Cumbria Better Connected banner on the 17th January this year at which over fifty local councillors and business leaders attended. It was resolved that £30,000 should be raised to fund an economic study of the Furness Line, which could be used as evidence to back up future campaigning for the line and add weight to the re-franchising consultation process.. The Furness Line Community Rail Partnership (FLCRP) undertook the organisation of the appeal and, with the generous assistance of both private and public organisations, a sum of £31,800 was collected.

Janet Bland & Julie Evans

Janet Bland and Julie Evans have recently joined the Grange-over-Sands branch of local solicitor, estate agent and financial services company, Poole Townsend.

dairy and sheep farmer, Janet is as comfortable in her wellies as her heels.

Although not from these parts, Julie moved up to Cumbria 13 years ago, and has quickly picked Janet has returned after a 10 year up her new role with the help gap during which time she was at of her colleagues. Now living home with her two young children. in Lindale with her fiancée and Prior to that she had worked children, Julie is looking forward to in estate agency for 7 years in working with Janet in the property Grange-over-Sands, so knows the BSARvery Grange Shop 110x157 late nights sales 2014.qxp 20/10/2014 2:07pm Page 1 division. area well.

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After a tendering process, The Railway Consultancy Ltd of Crystal Palace was appointed to undertake the economic study and the final report and a summary are now both available to read through the FLCRP’s web site on the Cumbria Better Connected page. The study concluded that the current service was not fit for purpose in that it missed serving some key markets, that there should be a minimum hourly stopping service, and that there was a good case for the reinstatement of the previous two-hourly service to and from Manchester.

Tim Farron MP was successful in obtaining a 30 minutes debate on the Furness Line in Westminster Hall on 28th October at which both he and John Woodcock MP used the report to put the case for improved services on the line and future electrification. Tim Farron also urged the Rail Minister, Claire Perry, not to proceed with the Department for Transport’s (DfT) proposal to transfer all services to the new Northern franchise in 2016. John Woodcock highlighted the significant investment and increase in employment that will be taking place both in Furness and further up the west coast and asked that the next franchise holder be provided with the modern fast diesel units that are necessary for Furness Line trains to operate on the busy west coast main line on their way to and from Manchester. John Woodcock also raised the issue of the transfer south this next May of nine of TransPennine’s diesel trains, which threatens its ability to continue to serve all its existing locations. All three MPs paid tribute to the work of Peter Robinson of Grange, my predecessor as chairman of the FLCRP, who sadly passed away in August.

Whilst the deadline for responses to the consultation for the re-franchising process passed on the 18th August, it is still not too late for businesses, organisations and individuals to write to the Secretary of State for Transport to put forward their views on future services on the Furness Line. The next stage of the re-franchising process is the issue of the Invitation to Tender (ITT), expected on 19th December, to the shortlisted bidders for the TransPennine Express and Northern franchises. These documents will confirm whether or not the DfT has

charity shop

Late Night Shopping Do you never quite manage to get to our Charity Shop on Kents Bank Road in Grange over Sands when we are open?

Do you keep looking through the window and seeing something you fancy but we're closed?

The Bay Search & Rescue Charity Shop will now be open until 7pm on Thursday nights from 13th November onwards and throughout December.

So why not pop in.

been persuaded by the arguments for TransPennine to continue to serve the Furness Line and it should state the minimum level of service that should be provided.

These are uncertain times for the Furness Line, but the future of services on the line will become clearer in December when the ITT is issued, and further so in October next year when the winning bids are announced. The FLCRP will be contacting franchise bidders to ensure that they are made aware of the contents of the economic study and the requirements of users and businesses along the line.

Tim Owen, Chairman, Furness Line Community Rail Partnership

Dear Editor Currently the promenade is a place for residents, visitors and children to stroll along and exercise in relative safety.

The Morecambe Bay Partnership (an unelected body) will be creating, signing and promoting a cycleway from near Lancaster to Barrow. Given the past history in the Lake District it may not be long before commercial and charity cycle events are held. It has been mooted that part of the route will be along the full length of the promenade.

Currently the mixed use of the promenade works well but would a large increase in cyclists be acceptable given that a dedicated lane is not practical due to its width in certain places and would only increase speeds?

Now is the time for residents and visitors to make their views known, either way, by telephoning Grange Town Council on 32375, by e-mail townclerk@grangeoversands. net or call in at the Information Centre at Victoria Hall.

The Grange Town Council need to take the lead on this issue before any decision is taken by Morecambe Bay Partnership. We have KOGS, should we have KOPS (keep our prom special)? No doubt the pro cycling lobby may have a different view.

Bill Woods

Registered charity No: 1090880

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PS: The definition of Promenade is: to leisurely walk, a place made or used for this, take leisurely walk up and down.

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Dear Editor I am a local who uses the Jubilee playing field on a regular basis.

I have taken it upon myself, when walking through, to try to keep the surrounding area of the football field free of litter. Only the other day I collected a full carrier bag of empty plastic bottles, empty biscuit cartons, empty crisp and sandwich bags.

The youngsters who were playing on the field at the time, made it known to me that they were not responsible for the litter and that they were also appalled by the mess.

I am totally amazed that people can leave behind so much litter, and not attending to it’s disposal. After all there are two waste bins which they have to pass to exit the fields. This gripe is not aimed at all the young people who use the facility. Some are only too happy to “pick up”.

This is to the few who do not. Please leave the field clean and tidy for others to use don’t leave your mess for others to collect.

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By the way. This also applies to the skateboard area.

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Here’s hoping! Chris Wilkinson

Dear Editor Re proposed development on land at Holme Lane/Jack Hill.

If the residents of Jack Hill wish to object to the above proposal they are of course entitled to do so, but may I request that they do not attempt to push the entrance & any crossings from Jack Hill onto Holme Lane.

Most Holme Lane residents are just as opposed to this development as anyone else.

Yours Sincerely, K Walker

Dear Editor On 4th July this year my husband and I experienced one of the worst times in our life We had a house fire in the middle of the night . We would like to thank the firemen of the two appliances and the ambulance ladies that attended we would also like to thank our family and wonderful friends and neighbours who took us in and helped us in any way and the ongoing help we are getting from kind and generous people from the local area. Also a huge thank you to South Lakes Housing who helped us in so many ways to get us into our new home in a kind and sensitive manner.

We have also lost our cat, Sooty, who is jet black with some grey wisps on her back.

Please ring 32060.

Thank you, Frances and Bob Hope

Dear Editor I am looking for information on an Archery club that once existed in the Grange area called North Lonsdale Archers. They formed in 1868 and died out in the 1950s. I wondered if any readers could help?

Please contact me on 01539 740219, mobile: 07545865111 or email cjbenson@ btinternet.com.

Many thanks, Craig Benson, Kendal.

Dear Editor As the person normally sending you information about the activities of Grange Drama I would like to thank you on behalf of the company for the publicity given by yourselves for our recent production of Educating Rita.

It was particularly rewarding to chat to Furness College students in the audience who are studying the play & we have asked them to send us their “critique“ of the production. Currently we are preparing our entry to the St Pauls Church Christmas Tree Festival, a task we enjoy. In 2015 we will be producing Stage Whispers, our quarterly newssheet for members & in returning to that editorial chair I am reminded of the phrase “what goes around comes around“. I well remember doing the same job in the days of Grapevine during our years at the Cumbria Grange Hotel during the 1980’s. Maybe we should think about restoring the Nostalgia corner – the past productions go back over 60 years now & one is reminded of why we staged The Railway Children – the local Furness line was under threat of much reduced services in the early 1990’. So what’s new !

Margaret McDonagh

Dear Editor So the nights draw in and our local footpaths become a foul place to walk once more.

I’m sure that I’m not the only resident to have to negotiate the footpaths in and around Grange to avoid dog excrement. Yet it seems to be a few dog owners who spoil our pavements due to their lack of effort in cleaning up their dogs business. Perhaps they justify this lazy act due to the early evening darkness; ‘out of sight and out of mind’ might be in their thoughts. However a thought should be made for the majority of residents, visitors and other dog owners to whom this effects.

We should appeal to those who do not clean up after those dogs to consider the consequences and the times their dogs mess is cleaned off pushchair wheels, mobility scooters, walking sticks and shoes. Have they given any thought to the health effects, probably not? Well we ask and appeal to those few dog walkers to reconsider and buy a cheap torch and dog waste bags. Problem solved!

Yours hopefully, Grange Resident, dog owner and parent.

SLDC have given the following ways of contacting them to report dog fouling. You can ring them on 01539 733333 or email customer.services@southlakeland.gov.uk with the location of the fouling. Editor

LEGAL TALK Don’t put off making your Will

This month, Joanne tells us a familiar story (but with made up names) in the hope that it will prompt you to sort out your future planning.

Earlier this year, I met Mary, a new client, after her husband, John, had died. They had no children and hadn’t made Wills.

Everything seemed straightforward until Mary told me “Actually, John and I were never married. When we moved up here because of his job it just seemed easier to say that we were married and no one ever bothered. Does that make a difference?”

I had to tell Mary that it made a huge difference. She had no automatic right to the estate, even the house which had been bought in John’s name. Everything would now go to his mum, Brenda. Mary and Brenda did not get on, as Brenda had never thought that Mary was good enough for her only son. If Brenda inherited the house, she could throw Mary out, unless Mary took her to court.

I had to contact Brenda about the estate and was surprised a short time later to receive a letter from Brenda’s solicitor. Brenda had mentioned to her solicitor that John had fathered a child when he was very young but had had nothing to do with the child and never saw him. The child was now grown up and had moved to Australia.

This child turned out to be the sole beneficiary of John’s estate, even though he had never known his father, at the expense of Mary who had lived with John as husband and wife for many years and nursed him through his final illness.

Mary had never known that the child existed.

For Mary to claim against the estate, she would have to take the matter to court which is expensive, takes a long time and in the circumstances was very upsetting.

If John had made a Will, this problem would never have arisen.

Although everyone likes to think that things will be straightforward when they are no longer here, life isn’t always like that.

For a free appointment to discuss your will planning with Joanne, call (015395) 33316 for a free no obligation appointment.

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Society Round-up Embroiderers’ Guild North Lonsdale Branch On Tuesday 4th November, member Joanna Henson, taught the group Stick Weaving. She had come with sets of weaving sticks and plenty of lovely yarns for us to use. After spending some time getting to grips with the technique we progressed to introducing some shaping. As a result there were some really lovely corsages made.

It proved to be a very intriguing technique and one which could become addictive. We all had a most enjoyable day and went home with plenty of ideas for taking it further. Many thanks to Joanna.

The next meeting is on Tuesday 2nd of December when we will be having a social day and a Jacobs Join.

Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month and new members are welcome. If interested please contact the secretary Joanna Henson on 01229-861800.

Grange over Sands NSPCC A musical afternoon on Saturday, 18th October, was held in the United Reformed Church. It was in aid of the NSPCC and a new charity called “Jigsaw”, which looks after the only children’s hospice in Cumbria and is based in Carlisle. The event was the idea of Victor Hindle, Sue Harrison and Sylvia Trohear, who also provided the entertainment.

We are indebted to them for their delightful entertainment and helping to make it such a successful and enjoyable afternoon.

We would also like to thank Dorothy Hindle, who acted as compere, and Margaret Tyson and Rita Laisby for providing the refreshments.

Although it was free to everyone, £242 was given by donations and we do thank everyone who helped raise this amount. The sum of £242 will, of course, be split evenly between the two charities.

Grange Probus On 10th November, Ken Taylor gave an illustrated talk entitled Trail Ruts and Geysers. This was a description of a tour of America’s Mid-West. The trail ruts in his title were those left by the wagon trains of the 19th century which can still be seen today. The geysers referred to his visit to Yellowstone National Park. His tour covered several other National Parks with impressive illustrations of some magnificent scenery.

PROBUS is a club for professional and business men who have retired from their normal occupations. The club meets on the second Monday of each month in the Netherwood Hotel for coffee and a talk or presentation by a guest speaker on a topic of general interest. New members are always welcome. If you would like to learn more please contact: Chairman, Sean Jameson on 015395 32105 or Secretary, Ewen Cameron on 015395 32319.

Witherslack WI November was our Annual Meeting at which President Ann Walshaw, Secretary Pauline Hodgson and Treasurer Shirley Christie were all re-elected. The secretary reported that there are 23 members on the register and it had been a busy and successful year. Our finances are healthy. Joyce Goodwin thanked the officers for their sterling work and good humour throughout the year.

Before this the ordinary business was carried out. The quiz team had enjoyed the evening and done reasonably well. The Lyth Valley Group Meeting was excellent. Too many members were missing for the 90th birthday photo, so it will be taken again before the December meeting. Please arrive for 7pm.

The annual dinner will be on January 20th at the home of Liz Clarke. A scrap book for the Centenary Year 2015 is to be compiled by Sarah Bradley and Pru Dodgson. Offers of help and ideas will be welcomed.

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Pauline Hodgson reported on the Council Meeting.

A supper of Baked Potatoes and dessert followed.

Next meeting December “ Kendal to London

by Kayak” by Trevor Hughes.

Visitors welcome Tel: 52302

St Mary’s Hospice Friendship & support Group The group meet every Friday 2-4pm in the Father Magner

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Room, St Charles Church, Kents Bank Road, in Grange.

Do you or a family member/ friend suffer from cancer or a life-shortening illness? Are you caring for someone or are you recently bereaved? St Mary’s Hospice Friendship & Support Group is here for you. Please drop in for a friendly chat, to make new friends, and/or just to enjoy time together. All are welcome. For more information contact Marie on 33279 or Betty on 32035

Grange Photographic Society We have held four meetings prior to publishing date.

A report on the final two meetings in November will be in the next edition. 20th October – Malcolm Kimber opened the meeting. Entries for Steve Shepherd’s ‘Members Challenge Evening’ were shown. Members discussed the varied and imaginative interpretation of the subjects ‘Jumble’ and ‘Quaint’. After the break John Smith showed a PAGB Competition Disc.

27th October – Maurice Steele, a master of AV, presented a beautiful tour of The Emerald Isle accompanied by a fitting musical soundtrack and narration. 3rd November – Paul Williamson LRPS gave an interesting mono and colour print based talk, briefly covering the competition to erect the world’s tallest building in America, including the rebirth of the World Trade Centre site and other iconic buildings.

10th November – Chairman’s Evening, Malcolm Kimber gave an excellently illustrated talk on his 2013 trip to Switzerland, including a few trains! On December 1st we have a PDI Competition followed by a break until January 12th.

Meetings start at 7.30pm in the URC Hall, Kents Bank Road. Non-members welcome, admission £3. For further information check the ‘What’s On’ page.

Visit our website: www. grangephotographicsociety. co.uk for full information about our society.

Grange Fell Golf Club – Ladies section As the end of our official season has more or less come and gone, we can look back over the year with some satisfaction.

Presentation evening was on October 25th and was well attended with ‘Mutley’ providing added entertainment. Medal 9 was won by Hilary Austin and on lady Captain’s Day the winner was Jill Atkinson with Carol Campbell as runner up.

The October Stableford winner was Ronnie Hall, while Ruth Waring and Ellie Woodburn won the Jean Turner Trophy and the Paul Perry Trophy respectively. The 2015 season

beckons and we look forward to it. Happy Christmas everyone.

Allithwaite & Cartmel WI The November AGM was very well attended with members sitting down to a lunch prepared by the committee before the business got under way. Our membership has remained stable at 88 throughout the year and reports were given outlining the events and activities that we had taken part in during 2014. This month, apart from our normal craft and walking activities, the Lunch group is going to the Candle Factory at Lindal, and we have a trip to the Country Living Christmas Fair at Harrogate along with the Christmas Market. Unfortunately, owing to the length of the business and another appointment, Judith Anders was only able to hold a short question and answer session on foot health. However this was very informative and left members wanting to know more. We hope to arrange a further visit from Judith.

The next meeting is on Tuesday December 2nd at 2.00pm at Allithwaite Community Centre when we will be celebrating Christmas. The first meeting of the New Year will be on 6th January when David Tomlinson from Warburtons will be speaking. New members are always welcome, contact Wendy Graham (secretary) 015395 32702.

Grange Lecture Society The subject of textile conservation expert Jacqueline Hyman’s illustrated lecture on 28th October was her recent work on some excavated children’s garments from medieval Egypt, which had lain long forgotten in the Textiles Department at Leeds University. The six tunics and two silk caps represent a period (13th-15th Centuries A.D.) when people were buried in their finest clothing in readiness for meeting their god. After analysing the make-up and design of these rare artefacts, Jacqueline assessed their importance and showed how she set about conserving them.

Ellie and Ian Vermeulen set off in 2004 to cycle from Kendal, in Ellie’s home county of Cumbria, to Cape Town, Ian’s home in South Africa. Their hugely enjoyable lecture on 11th November recounted the challenging 11-month journey, which took in 13 countries, and vividly depicted, most of all in the African part of their adventure, the fascinating peoples and places, not to mention unpleasant conditions and hardships, they encountered along the way.

On 2nd December leading nature photographer John Beatty will deliver a lecture

entitled ‘Wild Vision – A Celebration of the Natural World’. The lecture begins at 7.15pm in the Victoria Hall.

Cartmel Art Society The October afternoon painting session was well attended by an enthusiastic group of members who chose a variety of media to draw and paint an Autumnal selection of fruits, berries and leaves.

Our full day workshop in November was led by Caroline Metcalf- Gibson – “ Still Life of Gardening Equipment”.

Members experimented with inks, crayon and watercolour with interesting outcomes.

We welcome all our members to the Christmas Party at the end of November when we shall be drawing and painting a selection of Christmassy objects and designing cards, accompanied by a glass of punch and a mince pie to help us in to the Christmas spirit!

Cartmel and District Flower Club On Tuesday December 9th we hold our Christmas Gala in the Victoria Hall at 7.30pm.

The theme is “Christmas Greetings”. Our Demonstrator will be Susan Wareing. Susan is a very talented and popular local Demonstrator and we look forward to an exciting evening in the run up to Christmas. The tickets cost £7.50 and include refreshments. They can be obtained from Margaret Turner 38946 or on the door.

Grange WI We recently held our AGM and elected Joanne Harvey as our President and 6 other Committee members.

Kelly Walsh spoke to us about making and updating our wills.

Her talk turned out to be very interesting.

Kelly explained how important it was to make a will or check your existing one, especially if you had not done so for a few years. She finished by explaining about ‘Power of Attorney’ and its relevance to everyone. Don’t forget to visit the WI Xmas Tree in St Paul’s Church in December. And on 11 December members will be having their festive meal at the ‘At Home’ Bistro. New members are welcome to join us for the meal and quiz. Please contact Joanne for more details – 015395 32932.

Grange Rotary The Youth Committee of the Club arranged a second Indoor Games Night and supper at Grange Golf Club recently. This was well attended and enjoyed by all members and Friends of Rotary.

The club will be participating in the Mayor’s Open Day on 29th November and will be

Please remember: our limit for society reports is 200 words, to ensure everyone gets in. happy to chat to anyone who has an interest in becoming a Rotarian. The club is also joining forces with the local Lion’s Club to assist Santa with his Sleigh on the 16th December. We urge people to watch out for him on that evening.

The Club is currently exploring ways of encouraging new members to join us. Along with all service clubs, membership has become an issue. As one of our Past Presidents said, ‘there are few organisations where you can actually make a difference to lives in the community as well as in the wider world.’

And finally the first winners in the Fifty Club were Sue Wilkinson £10.00, Stuart Harling and Leslie Robinson £5.00. If you have an interest in joining this, please drop a line to Rotarian John Biddlestone via our meeting place, The Netherwood Hotel.

Grange over Sands Golf Club The annual coffee morning was held at the beginning of November which attracted the public and members as did the Craft Fair, thank you all for coming. The Christmas Party will be held on Sunday 21st December at lunchtime.

There’s an impressive menu priced at £20pp. Book your table now. The booking sheet is on the bar. To secure your booking you’ll need to pay a deposit of £5pp (cash) or you could pay the full amount using your membership card, thus benefiting from a discount.

Newton & Field Broughton WI On October 18th several members of Newton and Field Broughton WI had the pleasure of seeing their fellow member, Joan Bentley, being presented with the British Empire Medal (BEM) by the Lord Lieutenant of Cumbria, Mrs Claire Hensman, which took place at the Annual Council Meeting in Kendal.

Joan had been recommended for the award by her WI. On 23rd October, some members joined with others from the Cartmel valley at their meeting in Lower Holker Village Hall. There was a most enjoyable fashion show by Kitty Brown from Carnforth.

The clothes were modelled by members. After the show there was a delicious tea provided by the hosts, Lower Holker WI. There was a considerable amount of business to be dealt with at the start of the monthly meeting on November 12th.

Members were reminded that the date of the Christmas party has been changed to 17th December, and the start time is 7.15pm prompt. They were also reminded to take a plate, dish, glass and cutlery to the

meeting, and if they wanted, a gift for Santa’s sack. For those bringing a gift it should cost about £3 and be wrapped ready to go into the sack. Following this members were treated to a demonstration of flower arrangements for Christmas by member, Joan Bentley, who proudly wore her BEM for the occasion. As always the lovely arrangements were accompanied by her usual banter and informative tips on how to condition fresh flowers for such arrangements. They were then raffled.

Grange Ramblers On 1st October A group of Ramblers started a circular walk from Torver Park Ground to the Common then downhill to the shores of Coniston Water where the Cumbria Way was joined then to reach the Coniston Hall for lunch. Through Coniston the return route followed the disused railway line, now upgraded into an excellent path to Torver. Leader Richard Thorpe. 6th November, eleven ramblers met at Hampsfield House Hotel for coffee before setting off on a five mile social stroll. Coffee was served in front of blazing log fire and as things turned out that was the best part of the walk. Weather conditions rapidly deteriorated as the group began ascending Hampsfell, in spite of the wind and rain as walkers arrived at the Hospice. A unanimous decision was taken and the group returned by the quickest route to the start point. Leader Ann Thorpe. On Thursday 30th October seven members enjoyed a 6 mile walk in the misty lower Duddon valley. We started at Ulpha Bridge through Ulpha park to the ruined Frith Hall and towards Beckstones then Beckfoot before returning through Low park and Middle Park to start point. The autumn colours were delightful. Leader Hilary Parker.

Grange Forum Remember to book early if you wish to go to one of our theatre visits as the tickets sell out very quickly. 109 people went to see Barnum last month. “A brilliant show”.

We arrange coach travel from Grange and good quality seating in the theatres.

Just released: 19th March, Oklahoma starring Garry Wilmot in The Lowry, Manchester.

Only four seats left on 11th February for Top Hat, Opera House, Manchester. Contact Donald Shepherd Grange 33475 Presentations for December: Tuesday 2nd December -Lakeland Life & Landscape with Brian Martland; 9th December -Christmas QuizOrganised by Ann Anderson.

Open meeting.

Guests welcome.

Club reopens on the 13th

January 2015 with “Arthur Ransome’s Lake District with Chris Wright. We meet on Tuesdays, 10.00am to 11.30am in Abbot Hall, Kirkhead Road, Kent’s Bank.

Lifts can be arranged from Grange.

Secretary Alan Anderson Grange 33696

Townswomen’s Guild John W. Parker’s talk on Turkey took us as far as Cappadocia in the East.

Altogether 10 countries were included in their 3 months safari. His talk included Roman history, Greek history and Coptic sights.

In December we will hold our Christmas party with Victor Hindle, Sylvia Trohear and Sue Harrison entertaining us.

There will be no business and no money transaction as this is our last meeting!

The Townswomen’s Guild was founded in 1946. We know one previous member whose mother was a founder member.

The old records and Minute books (that have not already been destroyed) will go to Kendal’s Records Office.

We hope a Christmas party will help us to go out on a high and we hope friends and members will help it to go with a swing .

The party will be held at 2pm at St Charles meeting room on Thursday 11 December.

The executive committee have found it increasingly hard to function as people are reluctant to take office. We have simply run out of steam but we look forward to seeing friends socially and especially for lunch!

We wish everyone a Happy Christmas.

Lower Holker Village Hall Our Christmas Bingo will take place on Tuesday 2nd December at 7.30 pm . Come along and have a wonderful evening. This is always a very popular event. Light refreshments will be provided.

The AGM will take place on Thursday 15th January 2015, starting at 7pm, (followed by the normal committee meeting). Please come along to the AGM. You may like what you see and wish to join the committee. We are now looking at events for next year.

Is there any event that you would like to see us put on?

Any suggestions would be welcome. This is your hall. We are always on the lookout for fresh ideas/input.

And finally, the best saved for last!!! Our ever popular Quiz Night will take place on Thursday 22nd January at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Come along and have a convivial evening amongst friends while keeping the “little grey cells” exercised.

Up to four members in a team at £1.00 per team member.

Bring your own drinks and glasses, and a hot supper will be served in the interval. There will also be a raffle.

Allithwaite Playing Fields The Committee of Allithwaite Playing fields & Community Centre are pleased to report that a number of improvements have recently been carried out to the Centre. These improvements have been part funded from our funds and also with generous donations from the following groups: Neighbourhood Forum & Furness Building Society for the floor refurbishment Allithwaite & Cartmel WI for new tables District Councillor, Mary Wilson, New Homes Bonus for new stacking chairs. Our thanks to all who have supported the Committee and we look forward to seeing you throughout the remainder of this year and future years in our improved facilities.

We would like to invite you to our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 4th December at the Centre, 8pm start. Everyone welcome, please join us on Thursday 11th December for a Social Night with Frank 8pm-10.30pm, Admission £5 including buffet, a raffle will be held.

Come along to our Prize Bingo on Saturday 20th December at Flookburgh Village Hall starting at 7.30 pm, raffle and refreshments.Bookings for any occasion at the Centre please contact David on 07582 706353.

Grange & District U3A The October general meeting was entertained by Stuart Eastwood, Curator of the Border Regiment Museum, Carlisle on the subject of ‘What did you eat in the trenches, Grandad?’, with

a focus on supplying and feeding the British army in WW1. An excellent and lively presentation. The November meeting has as a complete contrast, a presentation by Dr Rob David on ‘The ice houses in Cumbria.’

The December and January festive programme has been finalised. This comprises a film night and an afternoon performance at the Heron Theatre, Beetham, a memberled production at the general meeting in the Victoria Hall in December, and a murder mystery dinner in January. The speaker programme for 2015 has now been agreed and will be published shortly.

Our membership continues to grow. The latest number of members is 372, including 87 who are new to the U3A this year. The main life of the U3A is in the numerous interest groups which meet variously in private homes, in hired premises throughout the district and outdoors.

Information about Grange and District U3A and its activities can be found at www.u3asites. org.uk/grange, in a ring binder in the resources room of the library and in leaflets at the Town Information Office.

Three Parks Group Since the last report the Group has completed the work at the southern end of the Ornamental Gardens, which included planting parts of the area with groups of tulips and daffodils. The cutting back of overgrown laurels is continuing in the shrubbery adjoining the toilet block and we are preparing an order for trees and shrubs to be planted next spring.

The Group provided a display in the Library during October showing recent project work and also pictures of the continuing damage to the sea wall of the Promenade caused by water, waves and frost. We are still awaiting the results of the fifth promenade inspection since 1993.

A leaflet for the Ornamental Gardens is at the design stage and we are looking for someone who is willing to create and maintain a web-site for us. The next General Meeting of the Group is scheduled for the 8th of January 2015 at 2pm in the Victoria Hall - all are welcome.

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www.alanpostlethwaitefuneraldirector.co.uk info@grangenow.co.uk

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Adult Education As we hurtle towards Christmas it’s never too early to be thinking about unique gifts for loved ones and what better than a gift token for a course?

We have a fantastic range of courses on offer and l am sure, something to suit all tastes and interests.

We are now taking re-enrolments for the Spring term so it is important that you book and pay early to ensure your place or ensure that a course is viable.

We will close for the Christmas break on December 18th and re-open Tuesday 6th January. During this period we will have a 24 hour answer machine so please leave us a message for us to take prompt action. Leading up to the festive period we have a number of classes on offer, which include:-

Joan Bentley’s Traditional and Modern Flower Designs for Christmas on November 29th, at the re-arranged venue of Allithwaite Community Centre.

A one day workshop which is an introduction to Practical Emotional Intelligence on 6th Dec which looks at the ability to accurately identify and understand both your own and others’ feeling and reactions and how to manage them, taught by Clinical Psychologist Dr David Walton.

A Glass Fusing workshop on 6th Dec at the Yeats Brye gallery with Marilyn Hale, a super opportunity to make those special, Christmas gifts.

Introduction to Basic Sports Massage with David Jackson 29/11/14

ACCOMMODATION

If you want to experiment with art, come on our one day Mixed Media course, run

by Peter Threlfall on January 31st 2015

Names being taken for Level 3 Certificate in Counselling course starting late Jan 15 at Ulverston Library on Wednesday nights 6-9.30pm We are taking names for further Get to Grips with your iPad classes, aimed at beginner level, so please so call us on 015395 36323.

We are very keen to run a Level 3 Award in Education and Training which is the threshold qualification to teach for Adult Education and other higher education institutes. We have 5 people signed up and need 7 to run. We aim to start in January 2015 so please give us a call if you are interested in signing up.

Finally, I hope people will support 2 activities which we are heavily involved with. The Street Dance Christmas show will take place on 2nd December at the Keg and Kitchen, starting 6.15pm to 7.15pm and the annual Choral Society concert on December 20th at Cartmel Priory. It will include ‘Messa di Gloria’ by Puccini and the usual selection of well loved Christmas carols.

Wishing all our loyal learners a wonderful Christmas and thank you for your support.

Best wishes from all the staff at Adult Education.

Jude, Carolyn, Debbie and Rachel Community Learning Team

Silversmithing & Enamelling 06/12/14 with Amanda Hunter.

Remember to re-enrol soon for the spring term to guarantee your place Practical Emotional Intelligence 06/12 Silversmithing & Enamelling-06/12

An example of Silversmithing

Sugarcraft – 06/12 Guernsey Lily

We are keen to get names for a NEW course we want to start on Monday evenings which looks at making soft furnishings with Caren Threlfall. If you want the know how to produce your own cushions, doorstops, table runner, bunting or curtains then come along and catch the sewing bug! Class starts January 12th for 10 weeks.

Traditional and Contemporary Designs for Xmas -29/11 Mixed media workshop 31/01 Glass Fusing workshop 06/12 Website uploaded with course info sheets for 14/15 www.cartmeladulted.org.uk or call 015395 36323 to book NOW!

Bury the Banner!

Who stole the banners caused quite a stir and a letter arrived to own up.

It wasn’t a case of a theft after all but rather a well meant clear up.

But we’re not right keen on nameless confessions and we won’t put that in our paper.

So we’re writing this poem to let everyone know, There was no dastardly caper

That’s not to say, those banners aren’t missed, Or that some groups haven’t lost out.

Just a polite request to forgive a confusion In this season of goodwill hereabout.

So it only needs saying, to tidy things up that in future if you put up a sign.

Connect a high voltage line with a 24 hour guard It’s time this dodgy poet resigned.

Happy Christmas.

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HAZELWOOD COURT very spacious, fully furnished, self-contained 2/3 bedroomed, 2 bathroomed apartments in fine country house near Grange. With extensive grounds, ample parking and unspoilt views, these wellmaintained, centrally heated properties are ideal for relaxing re-unions with distant family and friends, or for a short-term stay during your property renovation or house move.

Low autumn/winter rates. Christmas/New Year periods still available. To arrange viewing, ring 015395 34196 www.hazelwoodcourt.co.uk

ACCOUNTS & SELF ASSESSMENT

FOR HANDS ON ASSISTANCE with accounts, Self Assessment and VAT. Locally. Call 015395 58916.

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE

LOCAL TEACHER, 20 years experience, phone Michael 015395 31781 www.fmalexandertechnique.co.uk E-mail michael@fmalexandertechnique.co.uk (Home visits available)

ARCHITECTS

ROGER ARMSTRONG ARCHITECT, Lindale.

Design / Property Advice / Applications. Tel 015395 34314. lakelandesigner@gmail.com

ARCHITECTURAL

PLANS DRAWN New Build, Extensions, etc.

Stuart McMinn BSc HND ABEng. Tel: Holme 01524 781081 Mob 07729 845147.

ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING

D R AW I N G S F O R E X T E N S I O N S , l o f t conversions, new builds etc. Phone B.J. Walker F.T.C. Building Science. 015395 52211. bernard@bjandjwalker.com

BICYCLE REPAIRS

BIKE REPAIRS. Qualified Cycle Mechanic available to undertake any bike repairs. Collection Service available. Call Tim on 07530 164 926

BOOKS

RARE AND COLLECTABLE Books bought.

Fair prices offered for large or small collections.

Contact Pete Fry Tel: 015395 35125 E-mail: mountain.fry@btinternet.com DAISYROOTS BOOKS Collectable and contemporary books. Main Street, Grange. Open Mon-Sat 9:30 – 4.30. 015395 38817

BUILDERS / JOINERS

A B WILSON & SON Over 30 years experience in building, joinery & maintenance including ground work, paving, slating landscaping, tiling, roofing, plastering, custom made decking & summer houses All jobs considered, no job too small Free estimates, Contact Adrian on (015395) 58412 or 07904 119535 Greenhalgh & Son All building work undertaken.

015395 38931 or 015395 34261

CARE SERVICES

HEYDAYS CARE & SUPPORT SERVICES We go that extra mile. Providing the highest standard of care and support, helping you to maintain your independence in the comfort of your own home. We are registered with the Care Quality Commission, Cumbria County Council & Primary Care Trust. Visit us at www.heydayscare.co.uk or contact Dawn or Kelly on 015395 52548 Bay Home Care Family run provider of home care services. Delivering high quality individual care and support to help Adults maintain independence within their own homes. We are fully registered with the CQC and bring together over 20 years combined experience within the care sector to support our community. If you are looking for friendly, experienced and consistent care, delivered at a pace that suits you, please contact Phil or Sarah on 015395 34987 or visit us at bayhomecare.org.uk.

CARPETS

Home Delivery Carpets Ltd Outlets in Grange, Kendal, Ambleside & Barrow Tel: 07905 687 672 www.homedeliverycarpets.com

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Show your suite some love and return it to its former glory!

Plumbs Reupholstery renovates your suite, chair or sofa from the inside out, so the finished furniture looks just like new.

There are over 600 fabric options, including many from leading design houses such as Wilman, Swaffer Offer and Sanderson. ends next A Home Consultant will visit your 21 days home and show you the full range from which to order.

Plumbs expert craftsmen will then transform your furniture and the friendly transport team will carefully deliver your reupholstered suite safely back into your living room.

Plus we also offer a 3 year Quality Reupholstery Guarantee!

How to claim: To save £200* when you spend £800 on Plumbs Reupholstery Service*, arrange your FREE Home Consultant Visit today, call now on:

01772 83 83 33 Lines open 7 days a week.

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* £200 off Plumbs Reupholstery cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional reupholstery offer. Minimum order value of £800 applies. Antique furniture, Prestige and clearance fabrics excluded from offer. Ask your Home Consultant for details.

lineage 28p per word + VAT, Semi display from £10 + VAT COLOUR HIGHLIGHTED LINEAGE 38P PER WORD + VAT

CARPET CLEANERS

CARPET CLEANING UNLIMITED and upholstery too. Give Peter Jewell a ring on 01229 885685. Member of the National Carpet Cleaners Association.

ULVERCLEAN Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists. For a true deep clean contact Lee Grundy on 01229 586703 CHAMPION CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Carpets, 3-piece suites & rugs cleaned Great prices & free quotations For a professional, friendly & reliable service Call 015395 62390 or 07977 021002 www.championcarpetcleaning.co.uk

CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANER

Carpet and upholstery cleaner, Power Washer,Wallpaper Stripper. Dehumidifier for hire Postlethwaites 015395 33040

CAT CARE

GOING ON HOLIDAY? Hospital Stay? Last Minute Departure?

Whatever the reason I will take care of your cat(s) in their own home in your absence.

Fully insured and excellent references.

Kennel Maids Professional Pet Care.

015395 52099. 0776 176 7344 WWW.P4WS.CO.UK

CATERING

ANDREW SOUTHCOTT CATERING. Whatever the occasion large or small we come to you to make your event very special. 015395 59090.

CHIMNEY SWEEP

Rob Chambers All types of chimneys and flues.

Member of the National Association of Chimney Sweeps HETAS Approved. Fully insured.

Tel: 01229 588025. Mobile: 07881 921529 ANDREW BACKHOUSE CHIMNEY SWEEP LTD Established 1992. Trading standards approved. All types of chimneys and flues swept.

Camera surveys. Member of the Institute of Chimney Sweeps. Tel 015394 45117 or 0776 314 5594

CHIROPODIST/PODIATRIST

SUE LAWTON (S.R.Ch,D.Pod.M,M.Ch.S) HCPC Registered Chiropodist. Registered & qualified for 24 years. Home visits covering Grange, Ulverston & surrounding area. 01229 861921 DAVE HEMMINGS M.Inst.Ch.Pod. HCPC Registered. Home visits Grange & surrounding areas. 015395 35487 or 0773 644 8702 CHIROPODY CLINIC Milnthorpe. Ground floor clinic/parking available, Bridge End Business Park, Park Road, Milnthrope. HCPC registered/degree in Podiatric Medicine.

Over 20 years NHS/private experience. www.judithswift.co.uk 015395 64303

CLEANING SERVICES

LAKELAND MAIDS (015395) 34305 Home helps, General housework.

Spring cleans, Holiday homes.

Move in/out cleans, Carpet cleaning.

Fully insured, References available. Est. 20 yrs CLEAN CHOICE high standard cleaning.

Friendly, local service. Call Emma on 0779 544 1324 / 01229 716 242 visit www.cleanchoice.info or e-mail cleanchoice@live.co.uk DENISE, quality cleaning service + personal care. Shopping, companionship, sleep over, light gardening. Experienced lady, NVQ3 in care. References available. 015395 33153 CLEANER. Quality cleaning and laundry services. Reasonable rates. Hours available.

Call Joan on 0770 622 1466 / 07979 127 318 or e-mail jrcleaningservices@talktalk.net A&M CLEANING regular, one offs & spring cleans. 0774 7404 775 / 015395 32195.

CLEANER Grange and area, one offs or regular cleans. Call Sarah 0781 4910 892 or 015395 59089

CLOCK & ANTIQUES RESTORER

HANDYMAN SERVICES Clock, Barometer, Furniture Repair and restoration undertaken also minor domestic household repairs. No job too small. Tel: (015395) 33664 Mob: 0750 4888 426 ask for Tim e-mail: thelakelandhandyman@yahoo.co.uk.

CLOCK REPAIRS & RESTORATION

Expert Clock Repairs to all quality clocks by qualified craftsman British Watchmakers & Clockmakers Guild For a complete service call Westmorland Clocks on 015395 52215

COMPUTER SERVICE

COMPUTER HELP AT HOME. For computer problems or tutorials in plain English. Call Graham Brook a certified computer engineer on 015395 60868 Low Cost Professional Multipage Website Design, prices from £235. www.websiteproud.com tel: 015395 35785

COMPUTER TUTOR

LEARN TO USE A COMPUTER in the comfort of your own home in a relaxed and informal manner. For all your requirements, Tel: Jennie on 015395 32621.

CONSERVATORIES

A COMPLETE SERVICE from building a new conservatory to simply replacing of tired panels.

Hinges, handles and locks. Exterior and interior deep-clean valeting of conservatories using professional access and cleaning equipment .

Contact the specialists: ConserVCARE 015395 35311

COUNSELLING

AND PSYCHOTHERAPY. Sally Holligan.

UKCP Reg. Appointments in Allithwaite. Tel 015395 35760 www.cumbriacounselling.com

COUNSELLING /HYPNOTHERAPY

HIGHLY EXPERIENCED NHS Therapist available for private work, Thurs / Fri’s, Grange. Louise Tych, BA Counselling, MBACP Accredited. Professional help for issues including depression, loss, anxiety, phobias and low self esteem. 07775 610 480 www.southlakescounselling.co.uk

DOG BEHAVIORIST

TRAVELS TO YOU. All aspects covered.

From pulling to leadership issues, Martin Gleadow. Tel: 015395 63567 SPECIALIST IN RESCUE REHABILITATION & SOCIALISATION Wendy Senior - Kennel Maids 0776 176 7344 WWW.P4WS.CO.UK SEE US ON FACEBOOK

DOG GROOMING

Professional Dog Groomer, fully qualified, free local collection & delivery, out of hours appointments. Lamberts Pet Supplies, Main Street, Grange 015395 36544

DOG WALKING

DOG WALKING - SOCIALISATION PUPPY WALKING and other services available. KENNEL MAIDS Professional Pet Care. 015395 52099. 0776 176 7344 WWW.P4WS.CO.UK See us on Facebook.

DOLLS HOUSES

DOLLS HOUSES and accessories now stocked at Kendal Trophies, 26 Kirkland, Kendal . 01539 740217 Collector’s Dolls House Tudor timber framed £550. 015395 35737

DOUBLE GLAZING

THE COMPLETE SERVICE – from replacing a single misted unit to a complete home refurbishment. Call us for a free estimate 015395 35311. ConserVCARE – All round Care and Repair for your property

DRY CLEANING

LINDALE POST OFFICE. Offers available.

Call in for details. Tel: 32231

DRY STONE WALLING

GARDEN WALLS, field walls, walltop fencing, grant work. Established 1997.

Contact Neil Stanway 015395 35654, mob.

07748 271078.

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS T W Electrical (Cumbria) Ltd Electrical Contractors, Domestic, Commercial and Industrial, NICEIC Approved Contractor Free estimates given, Call 015395 59089 or 07702 792 916 LOCAL ELECTRICIAN NICEIC Approved Testing All domestic work & new installations Full & partial re-wires. Free estimates Contact Duke on 07970 601 379 Grange & South Lakes

ENGRAVING

ENGRAVING/TROPHIES Kendal Trophies 01539 740217 / Eddie Sharp Sports 01229 587519. www.ulverstonsportsandkendaltrophies.co.uk

EXERCISE CLASS

Gentle exercise at Lindale Village Hall.

EVERY Wednesday 9.15-10.15am. £4.50 per session. Any queries phone Elaine at Fitness & Wellbeing on 07855 135 714

FOR SALE

BMW 1 SERIES winter wheels and ‘continental’ tyres bought from Batemans.

Used 2 winters only. Great in rain as well as snow. £495 Sarah 015395 36501 or 07796 416504

FURNITURE RESTORERS

GROUNDWORKS

S & A HODGSON LTD. Plant & Groundworks Contractors. JCB and tracked excavators with operators. Site clearence, water mains and land drainage. 015395 52458 / 07836 782707.

GUTTERING CLEANING

ONE STOP GUTTERING SOLUTIONS From cleaning leaf-fall and silt, to blocked downspouts, we can restore your flow. Need New guttering? We provide the complete service. ConserVCARE 015395 35311

HANDYMAN SERVICES

HANDYMAN SERVICES by qualified Electrician. Electrical repairs, decorating, flatpacks, joinery & plumbing. Competitive prices. Trevor 015395 35303. Mob: 07717 080 451

HEALTH & WELLBEING

J & M RESTORERS ANTIQUE & MODERN furniture restored & finished. Porcelain repairs. Paintings restoration. French Polishing. Est 40 years. 015395 68915

MEDICAL HERBALIST and skin clinic for Psoriasis, Eczema and Dermatitis. Tel 59364 / 0770 450 7748. www.medicalherbalist-grange.co.uk

FURNITURE REUPHOLSTERY

St Johns Hearing Centre, Main Street, Grange.

Comprehensive Hearing Service. Free home consultations. Full aftercare service. Hearing tests, Repair service, Batteries and Accessories. Gentle Wax Removal Service. 40 Years experience. Tel 015395 36391

ANDREW POWELL UPHOLSTERY. Trading locally for 17 years in all aspects of antique, traditional and modern furniture restoration 015395 33284. ajpupholstery@yahoo.co.uk

GARDENING GRANGE GARDENERS for GARDEN MAINTENANCE & DESIGN Extensive plant knowledge We maintain gardens all year round Call Michael Thornborough 015395 32118 michael.thornborough@btinternet.com www.gardendesigncumbria.com FERNLEIGH GARDEN SERVICES all aspects of maintenance, lawn care, complete clearances, tidy ups, planting, tree work, painting, hedges, pressure washing, waste removed.

College trained, call George 0779 686 7762 or 015395 83921

GARDEN SERVICES

DJ DIXON OF GRANGE Gardens maintained to the highest standards, mowing, hedges, trees, pressure washing, overgrown gardens cleared - no job too big.

Fully insured. For a high quality service with an outstanding reputation.

Mobile: 0771 320 3609.

GARDEN MAINTENANCE, grass/hedge cutting, weeding, pruning, treework, dry stone walling.

James Hawksley Ltd Tel 07980 354 651 / 01524 784869 HARD LANDSCAPING, patios, fencing, decking, ponds, walling, paving. James Hawksley Ltd Tel: 07980 354 651 / 01524 784869 GARDEN CLEARANCE grass and hedge cutting, strimming and fencing. Ron’s Tidy Garden. Tel: 01229 580345, Mobile: 07904 151 964. Reliable and honest HAMISH FOULERTON high quality, professional garden maintenance. Grass cutting & strimming.

Trees, hedges & shrubs pruned. Fencing, patios, planting & garden tidy-ups. 15 yrs reliable experience. Tel 07747 788 370 or 01539 730501 COPELAND LANDSCAPES, stonewalling, patios, tree work, hedge cutting, fencing, etc.

Established 1980. 015395 33165. Mob: 07850 171 798.

M.T. HOWARTH. Hedges, shrubs, tree pruning, grass cutting & strimming & Power Washing. All jobs considered. Tel: 015395 33182 Mob: 0789 473 7069.

BRYAN DAWSON. Grass cutting, General Gardening and Handy Man. Tel: 015395 33174.

Mob: 07522 441 087.

Samantha Hodgson Ltd Garden & Border Design. Plant advice from window boxes to full border makeovers. Over 25 years plant knowledge. Tel 07760 192 083 or 015395 52458.

E-mail sam@samanthahodgsonplanting.co.uk ANDREW CRAGG General Garden Work tel 015395 35176 GARY SEYMOUR LANDSCAPE specialist. All types of garden work incl hedge and grass cutting contracts undertaken, commercial and domestic.

40yrs experience, reliable 07932 035 531 Tree Stumps Removed GET A QUOTE ONLINE or call Peter on 01539 720441 www.Tree-Stumps-Removed.co.uk

HEARING SERVICES

HOLIDAYS FOR DOGS

THE ORIGINAL HOLIDAYS FOR DOGS PROFESSIONAL PET CARE SINCE 2000 KENNEL MAIDS Professional Home Boarding Dog Walking • Cat Care • Small Pets Pet Sitting • Doggy Day Care Fully licensed with SLDC Fully insured & Excellent References PLEASE NOTE We are not an agency or a franchise WE DO NOT BOARD OUT DOGS TO THIRD PARTIES We are mature professionals Having worked as a team for more than 10yrs We can provide fully checkable references and are highly recommended by our local Veterinary Practice Tel 015395 52099 Mobile 0776 176 7344 WWW.P4WS.CO.UK Beware of imitations.

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HOLIDAY LET

Holiday Home to let in central Grange.

Sleeps 8+cot; 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms Ideal for family reunions/visiting friends!

Contact Sarah & Richard 01539 536292 hillberry.holidays@gmail.com

HOUSE CLEARANCES

House Clearances, Houses, Garages, Sheds cleared and all contents removed.

For prompt reliable and confidential service contact Graham Walkden.

Tel: 015395 32793/62378 WA HOUSE CLERANCES & REMOVALS A professional service for homes & garages All rubbish removed Phone 07528 049 516 or 015395 59469

IRONING

IRONING by Lisa 015935 35422 or 07976 512487

JOINERY

CURWEN JOINERY & DEVELOPMENTS LTD, New builds to renovations, Property maintenance including Roofing and Building work, Internal Woodwork, Building and Decorating. Serving Domestic and Commercial properties & holiday homes. Prompt & Professional Services from Time Served joiner.

Ring Ian 015395 36316/0776 5513 412.

DAVID POSTLETHWAITE LTD Carpentry & Joinery, see our advert on inside back page

JOINERS/BUILDERS

BB Wilson & Son All aspects of Joinery and Building from Ground Work to Slating Landscaping, Conservatories Loft conversions, Extensions.

Established 50 years, no job too small Free estimates.

Tel: 015395 59039 - 015395 58340

LANDSCAPING

HARD LANDSCAPING fencing, walling, block paving, flagging, paths, patios, driveways, ponds. Free estimates, all work guaranteed.

Call Martin Eland 015395 59472, mobile 07821 260 730.

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LANDSCAPING

HARD LANDSCAPING FEATURES created in wood, water and stone. Dry stone specialist.

20yrs experience. George Newton 07818 802 659 or 015395 30469 Greenhalgh & Son Landscaping, water features, irrigation systems. 015395 38931 or 015395 34261

LOCKSMITHS

LOCKS EXPRESS the only locksmiths in Grange, 24 hour callout. All lock problems solved; locks opened, repaired & fitted.

Cumbria Trading Standards Approved & Police (CRB) checked. Domestic & Commercial work.

Safes fitted. Car keys cut & programmed.

Eden Mount Road, Grange. Freephone 0800 783 1104. Mobile 07886 831336

MASSAGE THERAPY

MASSAGE and Craniosacral therapy for back, neck and shoulder pain.

Meg Henderson 015395 36298 www.meghendersontherapy.co.uk

MASTIC ASPHALT

FLAT ROOFS, Valley gutters, Balconies, Flooring & Paving. Tel: JR Ellwood Ltd., 015395 68306.

MOBILE HAIRDRESSER

MICHELLE Grange 34904 CHARLOTTE – Mobile Hairdresser 07966 543 223 or 015395 32989 LADIES & GENTS HAIR AT HOME 20 years experience in the Grange over Sands area.

Contact Joanne 015395 35279 07717 836 926 Monsieur Georges offering the latest style de la Coiffure Francaise. Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays. Book early, only few places. Mobile 07933 345 922

MONUMENTAL MASONS

ABLE MEMORIALS - Monumental Masons.

Time served masons with over 30 years experience.

New memorials, Second inscriptions, repaints, regilds and renovations.

Free estimates and home visits given. Phone 01539 735583 or 01524 784920.

PARKIN and JACKSON-Monumental Masons.

New memorials, second inscriptions, repaints, regilds and renovations. Visit the showroom on 14 Appleby Road, Kendal LA9 6ES. Telephone 01539 722838. Free estimates and brochure on request.

NURSERY SCHOOL

ACORN MONTESSORI Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9 – 12.30. Wednesday 9 – 1.30. Tuesday & Thursday 1 – 3.30pm. Contact Melanie Knight 015395 35629 / 07971 828 797

OSTEOPATHY

STATE REGISTERED OSTEOPATHS Jolyon and Val Wardle, caring and experienced practitioners, are available weekdays at the Parish Hall Clinic to treat a variety of conditions. 015395 58647.

OVEN CLEANING

OVEN CLEANING SERVICE South Lakes.

Domestic oven cleaning specialists. For more information or to book your appointment telephone Keith Hill on 01539 739622 Lakes Oven Clean Professional service Ovens, Ranges, Hobs, Extractors etc all areas covered Tel 07979 191980

PAINTING & DECORATING Lee Logan Ltd. Quality Painter & Decorator + Tiling.

Reasonable rates. Tel: 07708 213079 P Millea 25 years experience.

Free quotations any size job.

For a friendly service phone 015242 71001 Mobile anytime 0791 048 4667 STEVEN T WELSBY EST. 1979 Your Local Painter & Decorator City & Guilds Advanced Full Technology Certificate Fully Insured GRANGE OVER SANDS 015395 34499 Stephen J. Brown CGLI Advanced Craft Trained Professional Decorator Paper Hanging Specialist Covering all aspects of trade 30 years experience, Free Quotes Tel 015395 35229 or 0798 902 5850

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PAINTING & DECORATING Trustworthy Lady Interior Decorators Deer Park Decorators Quality, Tidy Work at Reasonable Rates Call Michelle on tel 015395 66149 or 07876 645751

LADY PAINTER & DECORATOR all jobs considered. Grange area. Ring Fiona 07985 592 463

PATHS DRIVES & PATIO CLEANING

John Nottingham Grange 34904, or visit www.johnnottinghamservices.co.uk

PAVING

C & L PAVING Specialists in Indian Sandstone laying Flagging Blockpaving/Fencing/Walling/Groundworks Free, no obligation, written quotations (015242) 22012 / 07896 754 833 info@candlpaving.co.uk

PERSONAL TRAINER

FITNESS AND WELLBEING Personal training with Elaine Towler at the gym or your own home. 07855 135 714

PHYSICAL THERAPY

RELIEF AND REHABILITATION of Back Pain, Stress, Sports Injuries and Muscle Dysfunction. Contact Mr. G. Grayrigge IIST (Dip) ICHFST, (Adv. Dip) Biomechanics & Sports Medicine on 015395 36483. Home V i s i t s A v a i l a b l e . w w w. g r a y r i g g e . c o m e-mail: info@grayrigge.com Take Care Injury Clinic Expert diagnosis, fast effective treatment. David Jackson Clinical Sports & Remedial Therapist (FHFST) (IIST DIP) (PFA DIP) (ATLM) (CERT ED),18 years clinical experience. Treatment & rehabilitation of all muscle & joint injuries, specialising in the treatment of Sciatica. Contact 015395 83592 / 0787 961 8911 www.albmaleaf.co.uk

PHYSIOTHERAPY

EXPERT DIAGNOSIS, FAST, EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS for all your muscle, joint, nerve, soft tissue problems. 20+ years experience Sioelan Tjoa MSc, MACP, AACP, HCPC Chartered Physiotherapist Tel: 0776 5064 682 Grange Hotel www.lakesphysio.co.uk

PLASTERING

NJR PLASTERING for all your plastering needs, inside & out. Ring Niall on 07917 458 911 or 58221

PLUMBING & HEATING

RICHARD WYATT PLUMBER From bathrooms to ball valves no jobs too small. Daytime 0777 260 2506, evenings 015395 35653.

ADRIAN A TURNER LTD, Central Heating and Bathrooms Gas Safe Registered.Tel: 015395 34775 Mob: 07821 813062.

A. TYSON PLUMBING & HEATING. See main advert back page. Tel 015395 32761. Mob. 0796 738 4114 JOHN RHODES Plumbing & Heating Gas Safe Registered Working locally for 35 years Newton in Cartmel 015395 31585 07810 881910 TAYLOR Plumbing & Heating Engineers Gas Safe Registered Lindale Darren Taylor 07778 394 206

PORCELAIN RESTORATION

Porcelain & Ceramics Repair. Paintings restored. J&M Restorers 015395 68915

POWER WASHING

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND ULVERCLEAN can now offer a true deep cleaning to those dingy looking areas. Contact Lee 01229 586703 or 07858 757 215 for free quotation.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

BUILDING SERVICES stone facing, water mains and drainage. Pressure washing, painting. Free estimates, all work guaranteed.

Call Martin Eland 015395 59472, mobile 07821 260 730.

PSYCHOTHERAPY & HYPNOTHERAPY

Professional Psychotherapy & Hypnotherapy, Ulverston & South Lakes. Karyn Segers Tel 07729 265 369 www.awakeninnerhealing.co.uk

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RECLAIMED OAK BEAMS

We have hundreds of Fantastic Reclaimed Oak Beams & Timbers in Stock. Original & Restored - From Small Shelves & Fireplaces to Huge Beams! Give us a call or Visit us near Ulverston Tel: 07920 117 047 or email: lakeswoodwork@gmail.com

REFLEXOLOGY

Reflexologist & Reiki Master Reflexology, Reiki Healing & transformational workshops. Ulverston & South Lakes. Karyn Segers Tel 07729 265 369 www.awakeninnerhealing.co.uk

REIKI HEALING & CRYSTAL COURSES Sacred Space - Jane Alexander Reiki Master Teacher Experienced Healer & Crystal Therapist Creating space for you in a hectic world Appointments in Foxfield and Ulverston Tel 07841 581 979 sacredspace@live.co.uk www.sacredspace-reiki.co.uk

REMOVALS Steele`s Removals ltd Local * National * International Secure Self- Storage 24hour access + Self-Drive Removal vans www.steelesremovals.co.uk info@steelesremovals.co.uk 01229 820777

REPLACEMENT WINDOWS & DOORS

UPVC OR WOOD FRAMES, doubleglazed with latest eco-energy efficient glass, we can quote from a single window to multiple window replacement; complete frames or single misted units. Contact the specialists ConserVCARE: 015395 35311 mob: 07768 322259

STAINED GLASS

TRADITIONAL LEADED WINDOWS DesignConstruction-Installation-Repairs-RestorationEncapsulation. Glass for any decor. Contact Stuart 015395 58717 or 0775 941 5516 www.stainedglasscraftsman.co.uk

STONE WALLING

BRADLEY REEVE Landscaping, stone walling, patios. Tel: 015395 58221 or 07788 688427.

STORAGE

GENERAL/CARAVAN/BOAT STORAGE. Lawler 34136.

TIMBER GARDEN BUILDINGS

Creators of Amazing Garden Spaces!

Bespoke Timber Garden Buildings - Traditional or Contemporary Designs. Hand Built High Quality Sheds, Summerhouses, Garden Offices, Workshops, Cabins, Boat Houses, Mini-Lodges & Camping Pods. Give us a call to discuss your ideas & we can make them come to life! Call Nathan on 07920 117 047 email: lakeswoodwork@gmail.com www.gardenbuildingscumbria.co.uk

TUITION

LANGUAGE TUITION By Professional Linguist in French, German, Spanish & Portuguese up to A Level or just conversational. Tel: Emilia Giffney 015395 34798 Mb 0786 751 3299.

MUSIC TEACHER: LRAM, ARCM. Vocal and Piano tuition. Theory: coaching for examinations. 015395 32875 German, French, Spanish, English Foreign Language tuition by professional experienced linguist for examinations, beginners, businesses, conversation. Contact Sonja Vietoris on 077303 717 62 and 015395 35667

UPVC WINDOWS

DOORS & CONSERVATORIES From complete new installations, to minor repairs.

We Assess, Advise, Appraise and Act – Contact the specialists ConserVCARE: 015395 35311 mob: 07768 322259

VENUE FOR ALL OCCASIONS HALECAT HOUSE & GARDENS Available for holiday lets and as a wedding venue www.halecat.co.uk 015395 52387

WANTED

THE LANTERN CHARITY SHOP needs “Good as New” items. Open: Thurs, Fri, Sat 9.30am 4.30pm. Church Rd, Allithwaite. Tel: 33458.

Wanted - TOOLS, gardening, joinery, engineering etc. Garages cleared. Tel 32793 Local Collector pays cash for old prewar postcards. Tel 015395 58936 / 07747 630 628

WANTED

OLD STAMP ALBUMS collections, accumulations etc. (collector not dealer). Tel 015395 34482

WINDOW CLEANING

EXPERIENCED WINDOW CLEANER. Available for work, any area, reasonable rates.

Tel: 015395 35062 SKB WINDOW CLEANING any window, any height glass, frames, sills, doors cleaned every time. solar panels, gutters, conservatories. Fully insured Simon - 015395 62877 or 07783802192

YOGA

YOGA FOR ALL: Become stronger, more flexible, relaxed and revitalised. Monday, 7-8.30 pm, Grange Methodist Hall. Classes resume on 1 September. Newcomers welcome. Fully qualified and experienced teacher. Contact Cathy Lubelska, BWY Dip. REPs Level 3, on 015395 34377 or 07814 292 266

FREE FOR SALE

Free for Sale next deadline Friday 12th December, subject to space. Single items max £200, in writing to our offices or e-mail: info@grangenow.co.uk and supply name and address Model Sail Boat c/w, radio control £120. 35737 Dinner Suit M&S w36/l33 £50. Barker Patent Leather evening shoes size 10 £20. Mans Black Leather Duffle coat size 40/42 as new £30. Ladies black faux fur coat size 16/18 £10.

58582.

4 tons of pebbles, free to anyone who will remove from front garden. 33568 Drop leaf dining table 54”x30” w 4 matching Ercol Chairs £60. Tool set incl socket set 8-24mm, 8-ring spanners, 8 allen keys, feeler gauges + other tools £40. 33292 2x 19” HD LCD Tevion TV w wall brackets, black stand, signal booster, 3way HDMI switch box, excellent cond £50ea or £80both ono.

2 x boys ski sets (ages 6-7 & 8-9 yrs) incl salopettes, thermal t-shirt, polo neck, leggings, ski socks & gloves £10ea set ono. 4 x round seat cushions as new £8ono. 07767 233 041 Large dolls house, pink incl furniture & dolls £55ono. 36384 Pine rocking chair £40ono. 4 dining chairs, green upholstered £60ono. 38912 Tasmanian oak flooring 4xpacks 2.4sqm/pack £25/pack. 34959 Swan Studio Breadmaker, 12 mode, new in box £30. 33461 Steel preserving pan £3. 2x Cat baskets £4ea.

Readers’ Digest Encyclopedia of Garden Plants £5. Hessayon’s Garden/Plant Expert books £2ea. Wallace & Gromit/Shaun the Sheep puzzles £2.50ea. 32045 DFS armchair, beige vgc £30. HJA8630 integral dishwasher 88hx56dx60w, as new 30682.

Two seater settee, red leather look, excellent condition as new £90. 83778 Diplomat single electric fan oven (built under) + gas hob, v clean cond £50 both (will sell separately) 83798.

Mountain bike w town/city tyres on + 2 off road tyres, 18 gears. Selle Royal seat w new spare seat, mudguards, toe clips, water bottle carrier, log, new helmet £90ono. 07933 765397 Dell laptop and printer £50. Electric guitar (Orange) & amplifier £30. Small man’s bicycle £25. 58160 Waterbutt, slimline 100l, w stand, rain diverter filter kit, tap & lid, new £28. 36829 Brown leather 3-seater sofa, nice cond £75ono. Nuflame coal effect gas fire, as new £50.ono. 07971 701361

SCRAP METAL COLLECTION

Scrap Metal Collector Steve Robinson

washing machines, dryers, used car batteries & scrap cars collected Steve 07967 934 945

JOINERY & BUILDING

SITUATIONS VACANT

W.G. Brownlie Joinery & Building Contractors

The Old Vicarage

Country Home for the Elderly Allithwaite · Grange – over - Sands

We are looking to fill the following positions: Part Time Care Assistant NVQ training Overtime Pay & Travel Allowance 18 hours per week

A complete service from plans to paintwork Established local firm Free estimates and advice 015395 33241 / 077535 74538 Extensions - Renovations - Conversions - Alterations

SIGN SERVICES

Part Time Office & Marketing Assistant

• Extensions • Renovations • Loft Conversions • Refurbishments • Replacement Windows, Doors & Conservatories in uPVC or Timber • Hardwood Flooring Specialists All high quality Bespoke Joinery Extensive local experience in holiday homes & second homes since 1999 IGLS. 29 Greengate, Levens, Cumbria. LA8 8NF

Tel: 015395 60673 Mob: 07810 602999

1 year contract 10 hours per week MS Office & computer skills helpful Writing skills desirable

email: wgbrownlie@talktalk.net

For further information please contact Charlotte Gregson

Joinery Contractor Joinery&&Building Building Contractor

GRAHAM GRAHAM FAULKNER FAULKNER JOINER&&BUILDING BUILDING SERVICES JOINER SERVICES NewBuilds Builds Extensions Extensions New Renovations Loft Conversions Conversions Renovations Loft Kitchens Bathrooms Kitchens Bathrooms

uPVC & Timber Windows, Doors

uPVC & Timber Windows, Doors & Conservatories & Conservatories From Design To insTallaTion

From Design insTallaTion 25 yearsTo experience 25 years experience no VaT on labour

no VaT on labour

Tel: 015395 64587 Tel: 015395 64587 Mob: 0787 602 5976 Mob: 0787 602 5976 E-Mail: gfaulks1@hotmail.co.uk

E-Mail: gfaulks1@hotmail.co.uk

ROOFING

015395 33703

AERIAL SPECIALISTS

T. DIXON

Est. 1968 NORTH WEST AERIAL SPECIALISTS 43 years experience.

FREE estimates, All work guaranteed AERIAL & SATELLITE SPECIALIST GRANGE AND DISTRICT COVERED ON A DAILY BASIS Head Office, 7 Pinewood Avenue, Bare, Morecambe, Lancs. LA4 6HW. Tel: 01524 415969 Mob: 07814 388756

LTD. BUILDING SERVICES

DAVID ROCKLIFFE GENERAL BUILDING LTD

All aspects of building work undertaken.

Extensions, plastering, tiling etc.

Over 30 years experience. No VAT on labour (015395) 33530 or 07754 439 694

Your local reliable roofing service

PAINTING & DECORATING CARPENTRY & JOINERY

Steven Lycett • Painter & Decorator • 30 Years Experience • Exterior & Interior • Free Estimates

T: 015395 32135 M: 07747 145 766

REPLACEMENT UPVC

Chris Shawcross

Replacement Double Glazing Units, Windows, Doors, Conservatories, Facia Boards & Gutters in uPVC. Free Estimates

Tel: 015395 58214 Mob: 0789 969 0259

ROOFING

25 Years Experience Insurance Backed Warranties Professional and Reliable

01524 730666 or 07772 884690

www.westmorlandflatroofing.co.uk

David Postlethwaite Ltd Carpentry & Joinery • Kitchen Fitting • All aspects of internal joinery • Fencing & Decking • uPVC / Wooden facia, doors & windows • No VAT on Labour Cost • Free Estimates

Office: 01229 364 601 Mob: 07815 978 998

PHILIP SHAW CARPENTER & JOINER

Built on Reputation All aspects of Carpentry & Joinery Doors • Staircases • Window frames • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Loft Conversions • Extensions Free Estimates • Fully Insured Established 10 years

Brambles, Church Walk, Flookburgh

SPECIALISTS IN LISTED BUILDINGS, NATURAL SLATES, COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC ROOFING

• • • • •

Slate & Tile repair Chimney Work Guttering Ridge tiles Re-Roofs

• Lead Work • All Felt & Fibreglass flat roofs.

• Wood & UPVC Facia Boards

We offer a full loft conversion service from initial planning application through to completion of work.

Registered Velux window installer

Grange: 015395 35635 Mobile: 07770 303033 Email: info@askroofing.co.uk FREE ESTIMATES

Tel: 015395 59035

info@grangenow.co.uk

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DRIVING SCHOOLS

DB Driving

Deborah Black ADI, Dip DI •Friendly, patient, lady instructor •Tuition tailored to your needs •Confidence building & pass plus Tel:01539 722777 Mob:07977 542853

A.TYSON

Learners

Drive

Over 20 years experience

Discounts for O.A.Ps

Gas Central Heating & Bathroom Installer

Cleaning out gutters. Tel: 07732 362 186 Great prices for interior work or external staining

Corgi Registered

FREE ESTIMATES Tel: 015395 32761 Mob: 0796 7384114

Defensive

Manual & Automatic Driving Assessments/Confidence Building Peter Stas ADI (top grade) Ex-police instructor Donna Watson ADI&ROSPA Advanced Driver Manual Automatic Tel:grade) 015395 35983 Peter Stas ADI (top Ex-police instructor www.drivetoarrive.com Donna Watson ADI– an ROSPA Advanced Safe driving investment for life Driver

Tel: 015395 35983

www.drivetoarrive.com Safe driving – an investment for life

JOINERY & BUILDING

Hodgson Builders Your local choice for all building & roofing work

Fibreglass Flat Roofing System

www.hodgson-builders.com Tel: 07900 435409 015395 35201

Wareing & Son Plumbing & Heating Engineers

Red Painting & Decorating All aspects of decorating including wallpapering

Mobile: 07712 556904

Tel: 34063 or 35425

Miniheat Ltd. Est. 1968

PLUMBING AND HEATING ENGINEERS - GAS SERVICE AND REPAIR - NG/LPG

Lake District Mobile Locksmith

3 3 3 3 3 3

Electronic locks, door/gates, Secure Entry Systems Access control/intercom Discrete Service Locks changed Police CRB Approved

The o Locksmnly it based inhs Grange

office@miniheat.co.uk Plumbing & Heating Engineer

T: 015395 34775 M: 07821 813 062

H2O AAT

216602

All Lock Problems Solved • Trading Standards Approved • Locks Opened, Fitted & Repaired • Domestic, Commercial & Auto • Car Keys Cut & Programmed • Police (CRB) Checked • 24 Hour, 7 Day Service • OAP Discount Eden Mount Road, Grange Freephone: 0800 783 1104 Mobile 07886 831336

www.locks-express.com

Car Servicing and Repair Tyres & Exhausts Diagnostics for all vehicles Now selling car oils, accessories & parts Unit 17, Alnat Business Park, Lindale

015395 33515

Glazing & Joinery Service Replacement double glazing Windows & Doors in wood & uPVC by quality craftsmen

015395 31096

LOCAL NEWS, VIEWS, CLASSIFIEDS, CLUBS & TRADES

NEXT DEADLINE FOR OUR SISTER PAPER 3RD OCTOBER

NEXT DEADLINE FOR OUR SISTER PAPER 5TH DECEMBER

Your Local Landscape Gardener and General Builder Mini Digger available Mobile: 0779 1517 680 Home: 015395 35918

TAXIS

A Star Taxis

All airports and Seaports covered Local & long distance runs available Hospital Appointments

NOW WITH TWO CARS

Mobile: 07805 862 658

ECONOMICAL TAXIS LTD SEAPORTS, STATIONS AND AIRPORTS

(MANCHESTER DAILY)

GLAZING

Windermere now

Tel: 015395 30370

P & J BUSHELL

D.J. Marwood

grange now | December 2014

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

Tony Hudson

Call for a quote/estimate Tel: 015395 68170 Mob: 07827 481 922

015395 32053

CAR SERVICING & REPAIRS

32

Moor Lane, Flookburgh

www.southlakesstorage.co.uk

LANDSCAPING

2 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, KENTS BANK ROAD, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS

• Gas, LPG, • Vaillant Solar Accredited • Unvented Hot Water • General Plumbing • Central Heating • No Call Out Fee

07764 609 387 / 015395 58126

The local service you can rely on

No Call Out Fee Prompt, friendly service

Quality Joinery & Building Services No VAT on labour

Caravan & Boat Storage

From individual sockets to full rewires

LOCKSMITH

Adrian A. Turner Ltd

I.R. LOGAN

Des Irwin 015395 36288 07771 636 842

9 Westcliffe Gardens, Grange over Sands

Locally established with over 40 years experience.

5423

STORAGE

SECURE SELF STORAGE

PLUMBING AND HEATING

• HIGH QUALITY • FRIENDLY SERVICE • • REASONABLE RATES •

Learners Defensive to Pass Plus Advanced Pass Plus Advanced Motorway Arrive Improvement Motorway Improvement Driving Assessments/Confidence Building

PAINTING & DECORATING

PLUMBING & HEATING

4, 6, 8 & 16 seater mini-buses and a disabled access vehicle available Ring Paul or Joan Tel: Flookburgh 58901

t 015394 22040 e info@windermerenow.co.uk w www.windermerenow.co.uk