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Letter from the Editor Well it’s a busy one for the Easter edition. So much so that for the first time in Grange Now’s history, we’ve had to go up to 36 pages to fit everything in. A couple of other news items; with our new member of staff Grange Now are moving to a slightly bigger office round the corner. Our move will take place at the end of April - more details in the next issue.

Victoria Hall wins reprieve

From this month we are delivering to Arnside. Only 3 miles separates Arnside from Grange and, although 20 miles apart by road, we are closely tied communities. Who knows, if the footpath and cycleway across the viaduct ever becomes a reality, we could be even closer. As we go to press the budget speech has just been delivered. The gloves are now off as we head for the election. Make sure you are on the electoral register by 20th April to be able to vote in the General Election on 7th May.

When Grange Town Council met on 9th March, Councillor Tom Harvey confirmed that South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) will give funding for Victoria Hall for a further year.

Just a word of caution. There may be an article in this issue that’s exploiting the time honoured tradition of publications appearing on or around April the 1st. Apologies for this. In fact I may be in trouble!

Tom told Grange Now: "Securing funding for the Victoria Hall is great news but its only a short term fix. We'll continue to look at ways to make greater efficiencies in its running costs but also more appealing to a wider range of users to ensure its long term sustainability"

With the prom refurbished, including a new crazy golf course, and the holidays just around the corner, why not turn to the centre spread for activity ideas.

STOP PRESS - Grange Lido has won the Coastal heritage photo competition organised by English Heritage with more than 3,000 votes - come on Heritage Lottery Fund - you know you want to. There were pages of comments on the BBC Radio Cumbria facebook pages from voters who offered up many fond memories and/or a desire to see it reopened. What a fabulous asset we have here in Grange, and it has now beaten off all comers in this national competition.

Grange Information Centre We are pleased to let you know that our seven day opening times commenced on Monday March 9th. As always our friendly and knowledgeable volunteers are on hand to help you.

Coastal Communities Minister Penny Mordaunt said: “I’m delighted Grange-over-Sands lido has won our coastal heritage photo competition. Lidos are such an important part of our heritage and as the only surviving lido in the north of England it is great we can recognise this important historic landmark in this way."

I am pleased to report that in our bid to provide an excellent Customer Service experience our Information Centre staff have recently completed the ‘Welcome to Morecambe Bay’ module of the ‘Welcome to Excellence’ training programme, which is the leading customer service training programme in the UK. It was great to see our mayor, Trish Thomas, show her enthusiasm for our service by participating in this training.

“I wish the council all the best in their continuing bid with the Heritage Lottery fund to restore this saltwater lido to its former glory.” Wishing one and all a very Happy Easter, from the Grange Now team.

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In March it was 6 years from when the Bank of England Base Rate was reduced to just 0.5% back in 2009. Nobody could foresee at that point that interest rates would stay so very low for such a long time.

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The latest predictions are that interest rates will begin to rise towards the end of this year. In itself this is good news for savers although it is worth noting that we have seen predictions over the last 24 months of a rate rise being ‘around the corner’ which have not come to fruition. Such low inflation as seen presently only goes to put less pressure on policy makers increasing rates. Whilst a rate rise at some stage is inevitable it is disappointing news for savers that the medium term predictions are for interest rates to peak at no higher than 3% before beginning to fall again.

Bank of England Base Rate is a useful index for savers to measure savings rates against. Equally the FTSE 100 Index is a useful measure of stock market values. At the time of writing in early March the FTSE 100 Index was close to its peak seen in late 1999. There was a very useful article written in the Sunday Telegraph recently which talked about whether this means stock markets are good value or overvalued. Whilst only time will tell the consensus expert view is that the

two situations could not be more different. In late 1999 we were seeing the peak (and end) of the technology boom with the Price to Earnings ratio (PE ratio) of the FTSE 100 standing at a huge measurement of 30 times. The long term average of the FTSE 100 is approximately 17. The current measurement is 19 which suggests that the stock market is neither overvalued nor cheap but simply fair value. Equally interesting is that of the 100 companies which made up the FTSE 100 at the end of 1999 only 51 remain in the FTSE 100.

As the saying goes, you cannot compare two cars if you do not look under the bonnet!

Economically the main focus this year is likely to be the 7th May General Election.

The comments in this Editorial are only general and should not be taken as specific advice. It is important that you seek independent advice before taking any action on the above, or any other, subjects. It should be noted that the value of some investments can fall as well as rise therefore you may get back less than originally invested. Past performance is not necessarily a guide to the future. Independent Investment Associates Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Oh I do like to be beside the Seaside

We may not have much in the way of a sandy beach but we are fortunate enough to have a beautiful prom, with activities galore. This is in no small way thanks to a group of tireless volunteers who have been working incredibly hard behind the scenes, not only to raise money, but to pick up spades and shovels and get stuck in. At the time of going to press winter maintenance works were in full swing on the Recreation Park. A spokesperson for the Promenade Recreation Group told Grange Now: “ This development work is taking place thanks to some very kind donations from; Charity & Co, the Neighbourhood Forum, SLDC, Local Projects Fund and a private donation of £1,000 along with the income raised from last year’s day and season ticket sales. We would like to thank you all and everyone who came along to use the site in 2014.” Work is currently underway to, not only repair the hut and replace internal fencing round the tennis and basketball courts, but to build a fantastic new 9 hole crazy golf course, based on a system used in Filey, North Yorkshire. Instead of wood, huge ropes are used to form the sides of each hole which the committee hope will be much more durable. A stonemason is building some pretty amazing structures to test your golfing skills.

On the bowling green, Lindale Bowling Club members Lorna and Stephen Schofield from Grange were putting in a bit of practice ahead of the new season. They told us: ”This area looks so much lighter now the trees have been cut down. We take advantage of the £5 day ticket in the summer as it’s great value” Several younger members of the community were enjoying the now

completed skateboard park, while further along the prom, Helen Whittaker, her daughter Sarah and her granddaughter, all from Kendal, were enjoying the outdoor fitness equipment and a rare glimpse of the sunshine. Meanwhile on the newly refurbished playground, which has also benefitted from a spruce up and repairs, Grandparents from Morecambe were being pushed on the swings by their 4 year old grandson! They declined to be named but said they often travelled through to Grange by train to enjoy the prom. The Promenade Recreation Group would like to say that that all of this wouldn’t have happened without volunteers, “who are vital to the success of the project in keeping the Promenade Recreation Park open and welcoming. Please help us to continue this work by offering to volunteer at the recreation park this summer for just three hours a month April to September. It would make a very big difference, and the more the merrier.” If you would like to volunteer please contact Judith on 33706.

For the second year Day Tickets and Season Tickets will be available to buy. A Day Ticket costs just £5 for up to 2 adults and 2 children, and a season ticket costs £25, again for up to 2 adults and 2 children. This is

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The new season of the incredibly popular Prom Art starts on the last Sunday in April - April 26th - and will, as usual, have a wide selection of arts and crafts stalls stretching from Bayley Lane to the Lido. A spokesperson for PromArt told Grange Now: “There will be some newcomers as well as many old favourites displaying all of their very high-quality work. So don't miss the opportunity for an hour's free enjoyment browsing, discussing and buying! The events take place on the last Sunday each month up to and including September.”

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Grange Now can confirm that an unscheduled town council meeting took place last month. Due to the sensitivity of the subject matter the meeting was held late at night with some reports suggesting it was just gone 8 o’clock, but Grange Now believe it was very nearly quarter past. In a unanimous and unprecedented decision Grange Town Council voted for nudist bathing on the prom. Civic Mayor, Councillor Tricia Thomas told Grange Now, “nudist bathing is making a real impact in other areas and I think we should embrace it.” Councillor Thomas recently visited Llaprifoo in South Wales where the dutch leader of the town council

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If you’re up for an amazing day out, having loads of fun and laughs, raising money for charity and ultimately sinking and getting very wet, then you need to get involved in the annual Cardboard Boat Race (CBBR). May 16th is the date for this year’s annual Low Wood No Wood Cardboard Boat Race which will take place at the Low Wood Bay Resort Hotel Marina, from 10.00am and runs throughout the day. The event, sponsored by Progression Solicitors, raises money for the Lake District Calvert Trust. Each year the event has become bigger and better. In 2014 over £4,000 was raised for the Calvert Trust and Anthony Smith, Director at Progression Solicitors said: “This year we would like to beat that figure and the way to do that is to increase the number of participants, so we are working hard to get the word out there and encouraging everyone to get involved”. Go online to www.cardboardboatrace. co.uk and see the wacky boats which were entered last year and all the crazy stuff that goes on during the event, and full rules and regulations etc.

there, Donn Giverdamm said: “alstublieft, spreek langzamer? Waar is het toilet? Spreekt u Engels?” which Grange Now believes translates as: “Could you talk a bit slower? Where are the toilets? Do you speak English?” Perhaps those most willing to get into the spirit of things are the local WI groups who are feverishly knitting ‘bag-o-tackles’.

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They will come in four different sizes, small to extra large, and a donation from each bag-o-tackle will go towards the Victoria Hall fund.

The inauguration march, led by Cllrs, Harvey and Thomas, will start at the railway station end of the prom on 1st April. See you there!

With a little help from our friends ...or should we say with help from our ‘little’ friends. Never ones to stand still, the ingenious crew at Bay Search and Rescue have found a new way to attract more visitors in facebook and Twitter. They have created a lego version of themselves complete with Hagglund all-terrain vehicles and an airboat, just like the full-size volunteer rescuers. Spokesman for BSAR, Mike Davis told Grange Now: "The team has great support on social media, we've got profiles on Facebook and Twitter, and a YouTube channel, as well as sharing our pictures on Flickr, Instagram and Tumblr - we're passionate about making the work

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Nevertheless, following some further heartfelt submissions by local residents, the committee discussed the whole matter in great detail for perhaps an hour and a half. Finally, after many misgivings on both sides of the argument (including a proposal ‘to grant’, which failed) there came a proposal ‘to refuse’. This came on a complex issue to do with the developer’s failure to vary the layout of the affordable housing, as previously requested by the committee (which had been essentially ignored) and continuing doubts about the surface water drainage and potential run-off to Beckside, a flood-risk area. There were 13 committee members present, Acting Chair, and 1 A6 excluding gardentheflyer:Layout they voted 6 in favour of refusal, 6 against refusal, with one abstention. Refusal was then confirmed by the Acting Chair’s casting vote.

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On Tuesday 24th February the Allithwaite Community Teapot Stop welcomed Tim Farron MP who dropped in to chat to local residents. Mr Farron had been in Grasmere earlier that morning and was pleased to join in with tea and cakes and to find out about the Teapot Stop, which is coming up for its first birthday.

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Arnside to Argentina

Alison Bloxham will travel from her home in Arnside to Argentina in August, to once again support the athletes in the World Transplant Games. Alison, owner and Practice Principal of Kendal Physiotherapy Centre and their outlying surgery in Grange, has been the GB Team Physio for the past 14 years. Everyone taking part in the Games has undergone a transplant, which perhaps makes their achievements even more amazing.

Everyone is a true winner

As Alison told Grange Now: “ The Games put a global spotlight on the need for organ donation and these amazing successes show how organ donation can transform lives. Our elite athletes are the third largest British sports team (after the Olympians and Paralympians) and all the competitors have received a lifesaving organ transplant – kidney, liver, lungs, heart or bone marrow. Just being able to compete against world class competition having been given a second chance of life means that everyone is truly a winner, whatever position they finish the competition in.” Alison went on to tell us that: “Unfortunately, the Games do not receive any official government funding so all of our funding has to be raised through charitable donations. This year’s World Games

costs will be around £2000 for flight and accommodation and this must be raised by both the athletes and volunteer helpers. Any assistance that can be given is very much appreciated by all the Team, and I have established a JustGiving page to assist in raising these funds. The web address for this is www. justgiving.com/Alison-Bloxham1 where you will find all the details of how to donate to this amazing cause. Donations can also be made at Kendal Physiotherapy Centre by cash or cheque payable to Transplant Sport UK.”

Our picture shows a heart transplant athlete called Kaylee Davidson-Olley who had just won her first gold medal at the Games having been competing since she was a young child. She was the world’s youngest heart transplant back in 1987 at only 5 months old.

Make sure you can vote on 7th May People have to be on the electoral register by 20 April to be able to vote in the General Election on 7 May.

South Lakeland District Council sent a letter to every residential property in South Lakeland at the end of January. This letter showed who is currently

registered to vote. If you were not included on the letter but you live at the address you need to register. If you pay Council Tax it does not mean that you are registered to vote. You can register at www.gov.uk/ register-to-vote or telephone the Electoral Services Office on 01539 733333, they can register you online or send you a paper form. You will need your National Insurance Number and date of birth.

New Franchise for the Furness Line The Invitation to Tender for the new franchise for the Furness line was issued by the Department for Transport on 27th February.

All future Furness services will come within the Northern franchise, which will include a high quality Regional brand within which there will be eight weekday Barrow to Manchester Airport services each way from December 2017. There will be no more than two stops for these trains

between Preston and Manchester. There will also be more weekend services including a new service in each direction on Sundaymornings. The Community Rail Partnership is currently arranging meetings with each of the three shortlisted bidders for the Northern franchise, which will come into effect on 1st April 2016. Thanks to Tim Owen, Chairman, Furness Line Community Rail Partnership for this report.

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The centre has been fully operational for 12 months now but some fairly new editions to the decor are several outstanding pictures by Grange photographer, Andy Mortimer. Andy’s cards and Bayscape calendars are widely available throughout the town, including from the Grange Now office, and are always extremely popular with locals and tourists alike.

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For total relaxation

There is a new clinic at the Nutwood Practice: The Relaxation Room. Catherine offers a blend of holistic health treatments, including massage and reflexology, from facials to foot treatments, and any aches and pains in between.

It’s a whole body experience. Catherine, who has previous experience of working alongside GPs and NHS Practitioners, told Grange Now: “It’s great to be back in a medical setting".

"Understandably, people can get confused with all the different approaches for Complementary Health, what they are called, what they do.” Holistic means as a practitioner Catherine focusses on the whole person, mind and body, emotional and physical. Working on the body can ease the mind. Catherine currently operates a clinic every Friday afternoon and if there is enough demand she will also open a clinic on Thursdays. Taster sessions start at £10, with longer sessions costing between £35 - £45, depending on duration and products used.

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Allithwaite Running Club isn’t standing still. A spokesperson told Grange Now: “we are continuing to grow; we are getting regular members building the Monday and Thursday evening runs and have added various weekend runs during the winter. Our recent runs at Cartmel have proved very popular and gained the attention of over 5,000 Facebook users via the Lakeland Trails page!”

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The group meets at the Community Centre in Allithwaite at 6.30pm on Mondays and Thursdays. “We are a small, friendly club open to anybody interested in running, whether new to the sport or more experienced. We enjoy a mixture of road and trails both locally and further afield. Please check out our facebook page or just turn up at one of our meetings.”

The group is keen to attract new members and said people of all abilities are welcome: “New runner or unsure about ability? Don’t worry – we’ve all been there in the past! We’ll encourage you to do your best; new members over the past year have run 10 km races, or the fantastic 5km Saturday Parkruns at Fell Foot, Windermere at 9 am, where you can race against your own times or just enjoy the atmosphere.

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We’re not just about races – there was a big turnout for the Christmas pub run! We enjoy the social side of running as well - members marshalled the Cartmel Sticky Toffee race and enjoyed a meal afterwards, and there is already talk of a midsummer’s event – watch this space. Successful races over the past year have involved members

running in the Kendal 10km series, plenty of Lakeland Trails events, and the Kendal Mountain Festival Trail Run in November, with crowds cheering finishers through the middle of Kendal. This year’s plans include various races, but most importantly to enjoy the freedom of running in the most beautiful part of the country with great company!”

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People & Places

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This month Grange Now takes a look at the villages of Lindale and Witherslack. Linked by the A590, and sited on the northeastern side of Morecambe Bay, they have much in common. Their rural landscapes are dominated by rocky ridges, valleys and low-lying agricultural land, which draw many visitors interested in their geology and wildlife, while their strong communities revolve around their popular and industrious schools and the church. Both villages serve the local population with a shop and pub – or two pubs, in Lindale’s case! – and are home to a number of thriving businesses.

Mountain bike challenge

Dean Barwick Primary School in Witherslack is using pedal power to drive its latest fund raising event.

The fifth annual Dean Barwick Mountain Bike Challenge will be held on Saturday 4 July 2015 and promises to be as fun and popular as the past four. Those up for the challenge can choose between timed mountain trail biking routes of 25km or 40km. The specially designed courses use bridleways, off-road tracks and exclusive trails on private land, which will be available for this day only, making it a unique way to experience biking through the area. The event is one in a series being held to raise money for a range of important improvements to the school, which include a new Key Stage 1 classroom building,

redevelopment of the foundation stage outdoor area (including the construction of a giant sandpit), and development in the Key Stage 2 playground. Under-16 riders are welcome with an accompanying adult. Visit www.deanbarwick. cumbria.sch.uk for further details and to enter.

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Now in its fifth year, Abi & Tom’s Garden Plants is situated on the site of the original nursery at Halecat and is a fusion of traditional nursery values with modern approaches.

The nursery recently opened its doors for the new season and thoughts are turning towards the spring and summer. The team spent much of the winter preparing the garden areas and potted plants for the year. They

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this year it is hoping that improved equipment will provide much better footage via its website and give the birds, eggs and chicks higher security. Foulshaw Moss nature reserve is a site of Special Scientific Interest and an internationally rare lowland raised peatbog. High and stable water levels are essential to the health and longterm future of the bog. Unfortunately, this bog has suffered in the past from a steady lowering of water levels and a gradual deterioration of the peatland and its wildlife.

Paul Satterthwaite, along with computing teacher Liane O’Kane and children Lindale pupils on the new climbing frame

have extended the growing area with another tunnel to improve the conditions for the shade-loving plants and are making use of a new irrigation system.

Following the success of last year’s late summer open day, the nursery has decided to hold a spring version on Sunday 3 May, from 10am to 4pm. The day is an opportunity to showcase the plants they have grown. There will be free talks and demonstrations by the team, and master florist Carmen will be working her magic with some of their plant material. Refreshments and music will feature throughout the day.

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Hadwins displayed its generosity recently when it donated five iPads to Lindale Primary School. The gift means that a whole class can now work on iPads at the same time, whether they are programming, making films or taking part in other curriculum activities. Hadwins’ Paul Satterthwaite said: “Lindale has been Hadwins Volkswagen’s home since 1974 and we plan to be here for many, many years to come. In fact, we hope our investment in our local children now will mean we have some talented youngsters ready to join our team later in life. We believe passionately in developing local talent.”

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It received an overall rating of Good, following its hard work to tackle recommendations made in its previous inspection a few months ago. The new visit found that the nursery was “warm, welcoming and inviting”, and offered “a wide range of exciting activities that meet children’s interests”.

Conservation Work Party at Foulshaw Moss Ospreys are expected to return to Foulshaw Moss nature reserve near Witherslack this spring. They bred successfully at the site for the first time last summer and, with luck, they will return to breed again in April. Cumbria Wildlife Trust is working hard to give them a safe haven after their long flight from West Africa. In 2014, the trust had problems with the cameras on the osprey nests, so

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The Key Step 2 gymnasts recently put in an excellent performance to go through three rounds of competition and come third in the county.

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Tim’s column

There have been a couple of reports out in the past month that have an impact on us in this area. The first was the Kirkup Report into the failings in maternity care at the Morecambe Bay Hospital Trust. You will have already read and heard a great deal about this report, what I wanted to add was that reading through it when it came out was deeply, deeply upsetting. Learning that at least 11 babies and one mother died as a result of the issues at the hospital in Barrow is simply tragic. That it then took eleven years to get to the point where the failings were fully investigated and reported on is unforgivable. It is bad enough that families lost their children unnecessarily, but that they then had to fight so hard against the system to get to the truth of the causes of the failings while more babies were undoubtedly put at risk is unforgivable and something everyone must feel ashamed about. I will support the families involved, and any others who want to contact me, to ensure that all of the recommendations of the report are enacted and that this is never ever allowed to happen again anywhere. The other report was less clear and not quite so emotionally charged but still upsetting. This was from the Northern Rail Electrification Task Force looking at the prioritisation for the electrification of lines in the North of England. The report acknowledges the need for the electrification of the Furness Line and that doing this will bring undoubted economic benefits to our area,

which is something I have been arguing with ministers for some time now. However, it puts the project into the third tier of lines needing electrification, meaning that they are not recommending progressing with the scheme until the “medium term”. This report will now feed into a major government review of transport plans across the whole of the North of England and I need to look into what the recommendation means in reality and what can be done to move the Line up at least one tier and ideally two to be amongst those that will be first on the list for electrification. As we know, from our successful campaign to get the Lakes Line electrified, we need to be prepared for the odd set back and look to see how we can overcome them. The case for the electrification of the Furness Line is a strong one and one that I will continue to fight for until we see the first electrically powered train travelling across the viaduct at Arnside. As ever, if I can help you with these or any other issues then please do get in touch. I can be emailed at tim@timfarron. co.uk or you can phone us on 01539 723403 or, if you see this before the 28th March, I am holding one of my regular surgeries at the Victoria Hall in Grange between 10.00am and 11.00am on that day. Thanks for your support Tim

Commercial Property Solicitor joins expanding legal firm Progression Solicitors are delighted to announce the arrival of Malcolm Glynn to its commercial property department. With his corporate background, Malcolm has wider expertise than most, and can assist on all commercial property-related issues. He will be based in Windermere, but available at the firm’s other offices. Malcolm will support Progression’s existing clients and seek to grow the business. He explains that he is “excited to join such a progressive firm” and says that “they combine modern methods with traditional values, preserving a highly personal approach so important to clients in this area.” Anthony Smith, Managing Director of Progression, welcomes Malcolm’s appointment and says “he is a fantastic asset to the commercial team. The department has grown rapidly in recent years and Malcolm’s appointment will help significantly in maintaining a lead position in such a competitive market, at the same time keeping our clients

Mayor’s Report

Earlier this month, I was very pleased to be asked to cut the ribbon and declare the wonderful new Health Centre for both Nutwood and Peninsula Surgeries well and truly open. Jackie and I were also lucky enough to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch afterwards and an opportunity to meet and talk with some of the staff. The building, while seeming immense compared with what we had previously been used to, really is fit for purpose and should continue to be so well into the future, despite the rapid increase in the population that new development within the town will bring. I would like to thank all the staff, in whatever their capacity, for all the efforts they put in to ensure that the changeover for patients went as smoothly as could be desired. I owe you all an apology too! In my last month’s Report in Grange Now I stated that the next Councillor Drop

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In/Outreach at the Library would be on March 13th. I should have said Saturday March 14th from 10am until 12 noon. I am really sorry if this led to any confusion. It was just caused by simple error – I had the wrong date written in my diary. I can only say ‘Sorry’ and plead human error – I am after all only human!

As spring slowly does begin to show in the trees and hedgerows I look around the town and realise yet again how lucky we are to live in this part of the country, and in particular in Grange over Sands. Our parks and gardens, the numerous trees and the amazing view across the bay are just some of the things to be appreciated every day. It is thus a real shame, and I use the word shame purposely, that there are still people within our community who not only drop litter in our lovely town and expect the rubbish fairy to pick it up but there are some who do not clean up after their dogs. This is appalling and those involved

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should be totally ashamed. If you take on the responsibility of owning a dog you take the responsibility of clearing up after it too. As part of my work as a Councillor I have recently been talking to a number of visually impaired people. We were discussing the hazards involved in getting around the town. I expected them to complain about the uneven footways, thoughtless parking on pavements or speeding traffic, but no! The biggest hazard as far as they were concerned was dog mess. So please, if you are one of the minority who walk off and leave it for someone else to tread in, have a thought for others, AND CLEAR IT UP. Thank you. There will be no Councillor drop-in at the library in April, however Councillors will be available to talk to before the Annual Town Meeting on April 20th. The meeting, which is held at the Victoria Hall, begins at 7pm Tricia Thomas Civic Mayor

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Due to the popular demand of our legal surgeries last month, Progression Solicitors Private Client Team will be holding further legal surgeries in Grange-Over-Sands at The Cinema Studio, Palace Buildings, Grange. Free no obligation appointments are available in the following areas: residential conveyancing; wills and tax planning; capital gains tax; administration of estates; powers of attorney; elderly client advice/ care home fees. Home visits can be arranged at no additional charge for elderly or infirm clients. Our aim is to provide prompt and clear advice whenever you need it, wherever you need it, from a team of qualified solicitors with over 20 years experience and proven expertise. Book your appointment now and avoid disappointment as spaces will book up quickly.

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A day in the life of North West Air Ambulance Senior Pilot Neil Airey

Neil Airey has been a pilot for thirty-eight years, the past 14 have been with the Blackpool-based North West Air Ambulance, and is employed by Bond Air Services, which have been providing helicopters for the charity since 1999. Neil was born in Kendal, grew up in Ulverston, and now lives with his wife Heather in a village just outside the town. He flies regularly with two paramedics who are also from Cumbria: Sarah Graham from Kendal and Phil Harrison from Keswick.

Neil comments: “From a young age I decided I was going to be a pilot, and I learnt words like elevator and rudder before I knew my alphabet. It’s all thanks to my dad, Bill, who lives at Greenodd, as he was the British national radio control team member back in the early 1960s”.

All in a day’s work

“I work a 10 hour day, which starts at 7.00am. The first half hour we check the helicopters and get them out of the hangar, complete paperwork and brief staff. Then the phone starts ringing, with incidents to attend. On average, we carry

out five missions a day. Depending on weather and fuel, we also do missions back-to-back.” “Once the siren goes, it galvanises the team. Coordinates of the location to which we need to fly are taken and written on flight suits, medication is prepared, and the right crew assembled – some jobs will need a doctor as well as a pilot and paramedic. Then, it’s helmets on, final safety checks for the aircraft, and off to the scene. From when the phone rings to when the job is confirmed, the crew can be airborne within four minutes.” “When flying, I have responsibility for navigating. On the way to the incident, I have a paramedic to my left who has been trained on an aircrew course and can help me navigate. Once we get to the incident, the paramedic becomes patient-orientated so it is then a single-pilot operation.”

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As preparations continue to launch the Bay Cycle Way in June this year, staff from Morecambe Bay Partnership will be available at an information evening on Wednesday 15 April from 5 to 7 pm in the Victoria Hall, Grange-overSands. The Bay Cycle Way will be a fabulous, mostly level 200km long route from Walney Island, beyond Barrow, to Glasson Dock, south of Lancaster. We already have the famous Walney to Wear bike route passing through Grange - in fact it goes right past the door of the Grange Now office. How fabulous then to see the new Bay Cycle Way add to the list of local cycling opportunities for both visitors and locals, although as we saw on the letters page in the last issue, controversy surrounds the choice of route. Should it be along the promenade, through the centre of Grange or both - time will tell how this is resolved. Even more exciting would have been to use the launch as the impetus to finally open up the connection across the estuary from Arnside to Grange. The towns are only separated by a 3 mile gap but a 20 mile drive is required to make the same journey. The crossing by rail has been in place

A Bridge Too Far?

County Matters

I was contacted last year with a request for a specialised seat for young children who are unable to use the normal swing seats in the children’s play area on the promenade. This has now been installed and I am sure this will enhance the facilities which already exist on this site. I was able to find funding from the County Council to provide this latest piece of equipment for the benefit of both residents and visitors.

Spring is nearly upon us and I hope you will join me in thanking all the gardening volunteers that make sure our promenade area always looks pristine for the season. Also thanks to the volunteers who will be shortly manning the recreational area so that we can all enjoy the facilities on the promenade. Regards Bill Wearing Conservative County Councillor Grange Division.

Neighbourhood Plan – Yes, We Can! Thank-you to the 1015 residents who took the time to send their vote in - a remarkable response . Your votes have been counted and 97% said go ahead, so now we can.

Could a walking / cycling link benefit both towns?

since Victorian times and was traditionally walked by locals on Christmas day.

A recent comment made was that it would be cheaper to rebuild the existing viaduct than adapt it for walking and cycling to be allowed alongside the railway. Has anyone thought about or costed an additional bridge, to create an iconic attraction and experience that would benefit both towns for decades to come. The campaign for the crossing was started by ATOG - the Arnside to Grange Support Group with

the aim of creating the walk and cycleway across the viaduct for the benefit of all. The creation of the walk/ cycleway would be the talk of the area and a real boost to tourism. There are a range of other activities around the Bay this Spring and into the Summer - oral history training, beach cleans, heritage events and more.There are two beach cleans due to take place in Arnside, Wednesday 22nd April 10am - 12noon and Wednesday 13th May at the same time - please check the website for full details www.morecambebay.org.uk

For more details about the voting please see the Town Council website at www. grangeoversandstowncouncil. gov.uk. This is great news for the Town and the Steering Group. We are still in the early stages of developing the Plan and recently had a very useful workshop with our consultants from PLANet. We looked at what makes Grange so unique and started a list of special buildings, landmarks and features. And we marked up some maps to show many of the green spaces in and around Grange Town Centre which residents feel are very special.

From left to right – Liz Bourne and Alison Eardley from PLANet Consultancy and Steering Group members Peter Nightingale and George Parr.

Keep sending in your entries for the secret green spaces by emailing contactus@ grangeoversands.net.

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Arnside has one of the largest tidal ranges in the area. On the 22nd February it had a height of 10.7 metres, the biggest I have experienced so far.

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CHARITY EGG ROLLING Starts at 2pm, down Laundry Hill right next to the Lymehurst - PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS All money raised will go to the Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Kayak in turbulent water at Arnside viaduct, by Will Tranter The bore, a wave that develops at the head of the tide as it enters the confined estuary, is a common attraction to watch in its own right surfing it in a sea kayak is something else! Unfortunately, on this occasion the southerly wind had the effect of flattening the bore, making it impossible to surf. As the bore reaches Arnside viaduct the high tide, constrained into narrow channels by the pillars, creates

incredibly turbulent water – and a fantastic sea kayaking playground for practicing rough water skills. Getting from one end of the viaduct to the other without losing too much ground is a great challenge, and one that you certainly feel! This is an advanced trip, not for the faint-hearted. William Tranter, Freelance Outdoor Instructor (based in the Lake District): willtranter@gmail.com

The Perfect Plot

As a new feature for 2015, we intend to run an allotment column each month. There are quite a few allotments in the area and if you have a plot and would like to share your tips and advice with other amateur gardeners, please get in touch. Our first article comes from Ian Huitson, Secretary of Grange (Fell) Allotments. “Our allotment is a relatively new community of 30 plots, it has taken some time to work the plot to get them ready for planting. The plots are the same size, but shapes and styles vary as everyone has their own individual style of planting. Most of the plot holders have erected a shed with guttering to collect rainwater in water butts as there is no connected mains supply. There is a mixture of the more traditional vegetable plots, growing in rows, and some have been given over to raised beds. Some have a focus on soft fruit and small fruit trees alongside vegetables, we also have some beautiful flower beds. The different approaches lead to lots of conversation about what works well and how to get the best from each plot. This year has seen one plot holder growing vines and managing a small crop of grapes, we are all looking forward to the allotments first vintage wine!! We have elected a new chairman Bruno, during the coming season Bruno is keen to focus on tips and ideas about how get the most from the plots throughout the year producing in all seasons rather than just a summer glut. Some have been cropping Swede, sprouts, leek and Swiss chard during the winter months, and last year saw a good crop of purple sprouting broccoli planted in the late summer to crop in March to May. One plot holder

Look out for our next themed weekend on Friday 24th & Saturday 25th April. Also keep an eye open for our next Live entertainment and Thank you for everyone that came and enjoyed Mr Fizz Eek on Saturday 21st March. Watch this space, he might be back!

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is trying for a crop of celeriac over the next few months after another’s disappointment last year so here’s hoping.

The allotments require collective action to maintain the communal areas and paths and to make the most of the available land. From February work parties will be meeting every two months on the last Saturday of the month, the work in February is to check all boundary fences to ensure they continue to be rabbit and badger proof! In addition some work is required on the car park with remedial action to keep it in good condition. These work parties are a good social opportunity to meet up with each other, as often working on the allotment garden is a very quiet and peaceful pastime and we are lucky to be in a very scenic, wonderful location, with sometimes no more than 6 or 7 plot holders on site at the same time.

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On the 'hunt' for something to do this Easter For those planning to enjoy their Easter break at home, we have a guide to some of the endless amazing activities available on your doorstep.

the newly refurbished tennis and basketball courts to the brand new 9 hole crazy golf course. The skateboard park is now complete, the i-player is in full working order and the outdoor fitness equipment, next to the prom cafe, is always a popular choice. The playground has benefitted from a spruce up and and the addition of a new swing. If all you fancy is walk, you’ll have to go a long way to find a nicer view.

Clare House has now re-opened for the

Summer season. This stunning country house hotel, which has been in the Read family for 46 years, is also open to non-residents. Enjoy breakfast, morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner in the elegant surroundings of the lounge or dining room or, when the weather’s a little better, the well stocked gardens offer the most incredible views of the bay. Please see their advert for full details of a new lunch menu.

The National Trust has so many gorgeous

attractions that we couldn’t begin to mention them all. A few events to pick out are, Fellfoot Park, Townend at Troutbeck, Sizergh Castle and gardens, and Wray Castle. Easter fun starts from Friday 3rd through to Sunday 6th. See their advert below for more details.

Holker Hall and Garden opens to visitors on the 28th March revealing new garden features as well as a number of popular, not to be missed events for the whole family to enjoy and – for the first time - will this year be opening its doors on Saturdays. Easter activities spring into action on 1st to 6th April with craft sessions and special guide garden walks and 2015 also sees the return of a number of popular festivals and events. A quality specialist Plant Fair will run alongside the popular Food Producers’ Market on Sunday 12th April.

There’s a whole range of farm activities to enjoy: the small animals barn, the milking parlour, cow shippen and pig sty and why not enjoy coffee and cake in the Chicken Shed tearoom. Open Easter through to October half term.

Award winning Stott Park Bobbin Mill, Finsthwaite Cumbria Tourism's small visitor

attraction of the year for 2014 reopens for the season on Saturday 28th March. Nestled close to the shore of Windermere this Victorian mill produced millions of bobbins for the textile industry. Open Wednesday to Sunday and bank holidays 10am-5pm, visitors can see how bobbins were made in the traditional way.

See the old steam engine fired up and in action on Saturday 4th to Mon 6th April. There is also the Cumbrian Easter Crafts family workshop to enjoy on Monday 6th April 11am -12pm where you will explore Wordsworth’s spring poetry and make Easter crafts to take home (Suitable for children aged 5-12yrs and accompanied by an adult). Why not turn your hand to volunteering at

Brockhole, the Lake District National Park’s visitor centre on the shores of

Windermere, which welcomes over 200,000 people every year, both locals and tourists.

The centre is looking to expand its pool of dedicated volunteers who act as “Ambassadors” for the site, meeting and greeting visitors on arrival, offering information to help them make the most out of their visit and therefore improving their overall visitor experience. This role is heavily customer focused so it is important that you are comfortable approaching and talking to visitors, and offering them advice and information.

To find out more about the exciting opportunities available at Brockhole, please contact Lorraine Brierley on 01539 792605 or email Lorraine. brierley@lakedistrict.gov.uk

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Look no further than our very own promenade for a full day of fun activities from

working farm is like stepping back in time. It’s well worth a visit and offers something for all the family including the Steam and Historic Vehicle display and Troy and Skye, the Shire horses.

Easter

Special Place Fell Foot, Newby Bridge

Cadbury Easter egg trail Sun 5 Apr, 11am-3pm An eggtravaganza of Easter activities including a Cadbury Easter Egghead Trail, traditional Lakeland Egg rolling, games and much more £2 per trail.* *Normal Admission charges apply

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Cadbury Easter egg trail Fri 3 - Mon 6 Apr, 11am-4.30pm The Easter bunny has left a special trail around the garden. £2 per trail.*

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With so much to do everywhere in the Lakes, it's easy to forget what's right outside your front door. Here are a few events worth looking at local to you. Easter Craft Fair Saturday 4th April. The annual craft fair will be held in the Methodist Church Hall between 10am - 4pm. The craft artists would like to thank everyone for their support in the past and they look forward to seeing you all again this year. Proceeds go to the Alzheimer’s charity. Chamber of Trade Bingo Night On Thursday the 16th of April there is a not to be missed rock and roll bingo night at Victoria Hall. The Chamber of Trade is hoping to raise funds for its summer event and to generally promote the Chamber and Grange. Friday 17th April sees Leven Valley Support Group for St Mary’s Hospice holding their annual fashion Show in Cafe Ambio at the Lakeland Motor Museum. On the catwalk models will be strutting their stuff in a beautiful array of garments by Two by Two of Ulverston and this year’s theme is ‘Whats Your Fashion Story?’ Tickets are priced at £7.50 and include light refreshments and entry to the museum between 6 - 7pm. Show starts at 7.30pm. and we recommend you book early as this show sells out fast. Tickets available from Two by Two or from Dot Crabtree: 015395 30132, Sylvia Chadwick: 015395 31685, Marion Wilson: 015395 31779

Haverthwaite car boot sale This year’s hugely popular, annual car

boot sale at Haverthwaite will take place on Sunday 26th April. This is a joint venture to raise money for Leven Valley Support Group who raise an enormous amount of money for St Mary’s Hospice and Leven Valley District Sports and Community Centre.

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Barbara Leader, Group Leader for 1st Grange and Cartmel Scout Group has kindly sent us this update.

Holker Hall & Gardens re-open for the season on Saturday 28th March. Free parking and free entry to the Courtyard Café, Food Hall & Gift Shop. Open Wednesday - Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays from 10.30am.

EASTER ACTIVITIES

Wednesday 1st – Monday 6th April 2015 CRAFT ACTIVITIES

Drop in sessions  11am–12.30pm & 1pm - 2.30pm  Egg decorating  Card making, Colouring, puzzles & paper chains  £4.00 per child (payable on the day)

The Beaver Colony having a splashing time

The new Scout Troop is now operational on Monday evenings working in parallel with the Wednesday troop. Vacancies exist in both troops for boys and girls aged 10.5 to 14. We also have two Beaver Colonies which meet on Mondays and Wednesdays, again for boys and girls and from 6 to 8 years old. As a number of Beavers have recently moved up to Cubs, there are also vacancies in each of these colonies.

We are fortunate to have recently recruited a number of new leaders, but we could always do with more help. Working with youngsters can be most enjoyable and rewarding while also making a major contribution to the local community.

Should anyone be interested in becoming a leader or enrolling a child in any of the sections, please contact the Group Scout Leader- Barbara Leader on 33270. Our Base which is on Cartmel Racecourse is very heavily used, four nights each week by Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, and often a weekends by visiting groups who book the building for various activities. Currently we are looking for a volunteer to undertake minor repairs and maintenance. This would not be a regular commitment but as and when required. Thanks to the work of Neil Brooksbank and helpers, the building is in excellent condition and we wish to keep up this standard. Again if anyone is interested, please contact Barbara Leader.

CHILDREN’S EASTER GARDEN WALK  3pm - 4pm  £4.00 per person  Limited numbers so pre-booking essential

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FOOD & DRINK

Horticulture Therapy

Growing Well is a mental health charity and organic producer using horticulture as therapy. They are based here at Low Sizergh Farm and their organic principles recognise the direct connection between health and how the food we eat is produced. In March they had a visit from minister Norman Lamb and flagged up the lack of funding and attention that mental health services are given. As a charity that is reliant on donations for the majority of

Enjoy some Easter Entertaining There’s a definite feeling of Spring in the air; from daffodil-clad verges to lambs sunbathing in the fields, and chocolate eggs lining supermarket aisles.

For most, this means one thing - Easter must be just around the corner, and thoughts are turning to laid-back family meals and Easter baking. We are still feeling rather jubilant after being nominated again as a finalist in the ‘Best Specialist Food Retailer’ category at this year’s

Wine Emotion

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to taste one of the world’s great wines or just be able to taste wine before you commit to your purchase.

Well now you can! At Hotwines at The Red Pepper in Cartmel we are committed to engaging people in the world of wine. And if you’re a regular why not register for our wine club

its income, the purchase of their organic fruit and vegetables from the Low Sizergh Barn farm shop is a great way to support their work. Look out for the little yellow tractor and trailer as it makes the short trip from the Growing Well fields to the farm shop. This month will see freshly picked crops arriving on the shelves including curly kale, salad leaves and beetroot. You can literally measure the food miles in farm yards! And if you’re not sure how best to use the wonderful selection of seasonal, organic produce, here’s a recipe to get you started.

Cumbria Life Food & drink Awards but, celebrating aside, Easter is always a busy time of year here at Higginsons. Our butchers can be found making sausage, curing legs of pork and preparing fresh joints of meat, whilst our bakers create by hand hundreds and hundreds of savoury pies. Stuart, however, seems to have the right idea and spends Wednesdays at his farm, getting ready for the arrival of new born lambs. If you are entertaining this Easter, whether it be a traditional Easter lunch or a stylish dinner party, we’ll be stocked to the rafters with mouth-watering produce that’s bound to put smiles on faces.

and have your own unique wine dispensing card and we will keep you informed of all the wines available to taste as they change. Enjoy our seating area in Unsworth’s Yard where we have cheese, bread and our own ale on offer This month we have Kiwi, Kate Radburn’s amazing Marlborough Sauv Blanc “Kuraka” perfect for summer days.

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For a family favourite, try a Leg of Cumbrian Lamb or a HomeCured Gammon Joint, but if you’re looking for something a bit special, why not treat your family and friends to some seasonal Lakeland Herdwick Lamb or Luing Cumbrian Beef? We also make some of our speciality products to order, such as the much-loved ‘Chuckling’ (a whole duckling filled with chicken breasts, and our Cumberland forcemeat made with pork, orange zest and good slug of orange Cointreau). If you are feeding a crowd or looking for buffet food, try our layered Hunstmans Pies, available in a variety of sizes.

For an easy, no-waste family meal, take advantage of our superb Easter Offer: A Chicken Roast Dinner for 4 people just £10 (includes a whole Cumbrian Chicken, Cocktail Sausages, a pack of Stuffing, fresh carrots and potatoes) To round off your Easter feast, go traditional with a Simnel cake, indulge with a Cartmel Sticky Pudding, or get creative with the kids and make your own Easter nests or cupcakes. If you’re short on time, don’t forget that much of our produce is available to order via our (newly re-designed!) website and can be delivered to your home at the click of a button!

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We have an Easter Eggstravaganza on Thursday 2nd April from 2 to 3 pm, with the Wordsworth Trust, making Easter crafts. Places are limited, so please book on 32749 or pop into the Library. On Tuesday 7th April Thelma, our Macmillan Volunteer, will be available in the library to provide advice on the information available including Macmillan booklets and library books in the Macmillan collection, from noon to 2 pm. Storytime with Tina or Lyn will be on Wednesday 8th and 22nd April at 10 am. This is open to preschool children (babies upwards) and their carers, no need to book just come along with your little ones and join in the fun! If you, or someone close to you, has a dementia, come and chat to a representative from the Alzheimer’s Society on Friday 10th April between 10 am to noon, to find out more about the condition and also what help is available. No need to book, just come along. Geraldine Green and friends will be returning for another popular poetry reading afternoon on Thursday 16th April. The event starts at 2.30 pm and will include poems read by Geraldine and members of her Writing Group “Write on the Farm”. Tickets are £1 to include refreshments and are available by phoning 32749 or visiting the Library. Want to use the Internet to find information, use social media or email and don’t know how? Spring Online week starts on 20th April and we will be providing free sessions in the library from 20th to 24th April. Book a session and we will show you how! On 23rd April we will be holding an Afternoon Delight for World Book Night with refreshments from 2.30 to 4 pm. Everyone is invited to attend including World Book Night givers, a member of the library staff will also be handing out her World Book Night books. Grange Youth Project are providing a display about who they are and what they do. If you don’t know anything about them or just want to find out a little more, come and have a browse. Finally, a polite reminder that users of the library should bring their library card when visiting the library. The consequence of not bringing your card is increased staff time to look up the number, resulting in delays in assisting other library users. If you have lost your card a replacement can be issued provided identification is supplied for a fee of £2.50.

Ulverston Police Station

Grange Now asked Cumbria Constabulary what the current position is regarding the police station at Ulverston and a Spokesperson said:“No decisions have yet been made regarding the future policing presence in Ulverston. The force remains committed to supporting a blue light proposal in Ulverston and discussions continue.”

WHAT’S ON

APRIL Wed 1st/8th/15th/22nd/29th Slimming World URC Hall, Kents Bank Road, Grange 9am & 11am. Enquiries 07703 875578 Wed 1st/8th/15th/22nd/29th Slimming World, Allithwaite Community Centre 7pm. Enquiries 07703 875578

Sat 18th Spring Concert with Flookburgh Band, VOCE & John Brice, Coronation Hall, Ulverston 7.30pm.Tickets £10/ £8 contact 01229 587140, e-mail corohall@ southlakeland.gov.uk Mon 20th Grange Town Council Annual Town Meeting followed by Full Council Meeting

Thu 2nd Grange Art Society, General Painting with portrait sitter, Allithwaite Community Centre 2 - 4pm. Enquiries 36289

Tue 21st Grange U3A Annual General Meeting followed by a presentation ‘Trail Ruts, Badlands and Geysers’ by Ken Taylor, Victoria Hall Grange 10.15am. All welcome

Sun 5th Popular Sequence Dancing with Graham & Bernice, Victoria Hall, Grange 7.30pm. Enquiries 35525

Thu 23rd Flookburgh Over 60's Coach trip to Haughton's Garden Centre & Museum of Miniatures. Leaving the Square 10:00am. To book contact Eileen 34472

Thu 2nd Cartmel Peninsula Local History Society ‘SY Gondola’ talk by Dennis Whittaker, Cartmel Village Hall 7.30pm. Contact 32234, patrowland_uk@yahoo. co.uk or www.cartmel-peninsula-lhs.org.uk

Thu 23rd Grange Art Society, final event for spring - full day coach outing to Carlisle, leaving Berners Car Park 9.30am. Enquiries 36289

Mon 6th United Reformed Church Easter Coffee Morning URC Hall, Kents Bank Road, Grange 10am-12noon. Admission £1 inc coffee & scone. All welcome

Thu 23rd Meditate in the Lakes, Buddhist meditation, Grange Institute 11am-12noon. Enquiries Manjushri.org 01229 584029 or info@manjushri.org

Tue 7th Allithwaite & Cartmel WI 'The River Lune' talk by Christine Raafat, Allithwaite Community Centre 2.00pm. New members welcome, contact 32702 Tue 7th/14th/21st/28th Popular Sequence Dancing, Lindale Village Hall 7.30pm. New members & beginners welcome, enquiries 35512

Wed 8th/15th/22nd/29th Gentle Exercise, Lindale Village Hall 9.15am-10.15. Enquiries 07855 135 714 Thu 9th Grange Art Society, no meeting

Thu 9th Evening Dance and Raffle, Allithwaite Community Centre 8pm. Admission £3.50 inc tea & biscuits. Everyone welcome Fri 10th Cartmel over 60’s Club Members’ Meeting, Cartmel Village Hall 2.15pm

Fri 10th Grange Art Society, evening meeting/general painting, St Charles Catholic Church Hall 7-9pm £4 at the door, enquiries 35811

Fri 10th Grange Freemasons – Arthur John Brogden Lodge No 1715 Regular Meeting, Masonic Hall, Hampsfell Road Grange 7.15pm. Enquiries L1715secretary@gmail. com Fri 10 - Sat 11, 17 - 18, 24 - 25 Hawfinches at Sizergh Castle Watch these rare visitors to Sizergh’s hornbeam trees with expert help from our ranger. 8 - 10am Café open from 9am Sat 11th-Sun 12th Cartmel Craft Fair, Cartmel Village Hall. Enquiries 01524 732877

Mon 13th Cartmel Fell Local History Society ‘The Hiring Fair’ talk by Steve Caunce, Cartmel Fell Parish Hall LA11 6NT 8pm. Visitors £2, enquiries 68389 jenni. boothman@tiscali.co.uk Tue 14th Allithwaite Lunch Club, The Pheasant Inn 12.30pm. To book 32282

Tue 14th Grange Methodist Network Programme Annual General Meeting, Methodist Church’ Schoolroom, Grange 2.30pm

Tue 14th Mothers & Others ‘A Visit to Iceland’ talk by Barbara Ramsden 7.30pm Thu 16 Grange Art Society, appraisal of members’ paintings by Graham Twyford, Allithwaite Community Centre 2-4pm Enquiries 36289

Thu 16th Rock & Roll Bingo with Family Quiz - Grange Chamber of Trade - Victoria Hall, Grange 7pm-9.30pm. Tickets £10/£5 incl Pie & Pea Supper from Grange TIC, At Home Cafe & Bistro, Clare House Hotel Fri 17th Cartmel Food Market 10am - 4pm www.cartmelvillage.com/communitynews

Fri 17th Leven Valley St Mary’s Support Group - The Fashion Show by Two by Two of Ulverston “Whats Your Fashion Story”! at Cafe Ambio incl entry to The Lakeland Motor Museum between 6pm -7pm and then Café Ambio for 7.30pm start of Fashion Show. Tickets £7.50 incl light refreshments available from Two by Two or ring 30132 / 31685 / 31779

Fri 17th Grange Garden Society ‘Patagonia; Peaks, Plants & Penguins’ talk by Alan Oatway, URC Hall, Kents Bank Road, Grange 7.30pm. Visitors welcome

Thu 23rd Ulverston Jazz ‘An evening devoted to the work of Duke Ellington’ presented by Roger Boyes, Malt Kiln Village Hall, Bardsea, 7pm. Admission £3, enquiries 01524 853335 or www.ulverstonjazz.co.uk. Thu 23rd Grange WI 'Hamlin Fistula UK’ by Greg Morris, Meeting Room, St Paul's Church 7.30pm. Enquiries 32932

Fri 24th Cine North presents ‘The Monuments Men’ 12A, Keg & Kitchen, Main Street, Grange 8pm. Contact 83325 or richardstigger@aol.com Sat 25th Cartmel Methodist Church Coffee Morning

Sat 25th - Mon 4th May Ulverston WalkFest 201, Walks programmes and events at www. ulverstonwalkfest.co.uk or contact info@ ulverstonwalkfest.co.uk. 2015 Celebrity Speaker: Bill Birkett, Coronation Hall, Ulverston Wednesday 29 April, 7.30pm. Tickets £7.00, box office 01229 587140 Sun 26th Car Boot Sale Haverthwaite Playing Fields 7am- . Funds raised by/for Leven Valley St Mary’s Hospice Support Group & Leven Valley Sports & Community Centre. Admission 50p (under 16 free), prebooked car boot £5/on the day £6, tel 31779 / 31685 / 31928 Sun 26th PromArt Arts & Crafts Fair, The Promenade, Grange 10am-4pm www. promart.info

Sun 26th Canvas & Thread Decorative Arts Fair, Workshops & Sale of works Grange Institute, Main Street, Grange 10am-4pm www.canvasandthread.co.uk Sun 26th New Rope String Band ‘Give’m Enough Rope’ - The Farewell Tour, Arnside Educational Institute, Church Hill, Arnside 7.30pm.Tickets £9/£5, box office 01524 762254, sdhayward@tiscali.co.uk or www. highlightsnorth.co.uk

Tue 28th The Teapot Stop cafe & drop-in Allithwaite Community Centre 10am-12noon Wed 29th St Paul’s Church Lunchtime Concert La Serenata, St Paul’s, Grange 12noon. £8 inc lunch payable at door

May Fri 1st May Preview Evening of Floral Celebration of Children’s Literature as below, 6pm-8pm. Tickets £10 incl glass of wine (please purchase by 29th April from 31311 / 33769 / 5210) Sat 2nd - Mon 4th 10am-4pm Floral celebration of Children’s Literature, St Anthony’s Church, Cartmel Fell, LA11 6NH, 10am-4pm. Entry £6.00/children free, enquiries 31311

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd Printfest - exhibition & sale of contemporary prints, demonstrations & printmaking workshops for all the family. Works by national & international artists, including Printmaker of the Year, Jane Glynn. Coronation Hall, Ulverston 10am-5pm. Tickets: £4, children/students free see www. printfest.uk Works also exhibited around Ulverston in the Printfest Trail

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ARTS & MUSIC

La Serenata

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The first of St Paul’s seasonal lunchtime concerts will be on Wednesday, 29th April given by La Serenata musical trio featuring Charles Edmondson on piano, mezzo-soprano Wendy Sharrock and David Edmonds on flute. The concert is entitled “A Musical Interlude of Pieces Written for Celebrations and Remembrances”. Their programme, which will contain many well-known pieces, will be very varied and will explore the theme “hatches, matches and dispatches”. The concert will also include a piece specially written for a golden wedding celebration. Lunch will be served from 12 noon and the hour long concert will commence at 1 pm. Admission, to include lunch, is £8 and is payable at the door.

Illustrator Piers Harper

As with our two previous featured artists, illustrator, Piers Harper, does not hail from around here but like many before him he came, he saw, he stayed. Grange Now asked him if he had always wanted to be an artist and he told us: “After graduating from Sheffield University, I worked at an arts centre in Hornchurch, Greater London. The manager, realising my growing interest in illustration, offered me the chance to have an exhibition there. This gave me the opportunity to build up a portfolio to show to publishers.” We asked how his publishing career began and he told us: “I think I visited every children's book publisher in London during the next two years, and it was the last one that commissioned me. The book was an animal alphabet in five languages - English, French, German, Spanish and Italian - and was written by Patricia Borlenghi. (This book is currently having a major revamp and is due to be re-issued in 2016 with completely new pictures.) Getting your first book published seems to be the hardest part in many ways; once you've broken that barrier it gets a bit easier to get others printed. I now have had children's books issued by many publishers, including: Walker

Illustrations by Piers Harper

New Rope String Band - The Farewell Tour Manic minstrels, The New Ropes, will be calling in at Arnside Educational Institute for an evening of hilarity and Python-esque absurdism spliced with beautiful acoustic music from various world traditions, in a precision-honed yet uproarious performance as part of their Farewell Tour. The New Rope String Band have come to the end of their tether. The sheer strain of spreading joy around the world for more than 25 years as Old and New Rope has proved too much. Audiences’ laughter muscles have been stretched and

Westmorland Orchestra

Saturday 14th March The excellent concert presented by the Westmorland Orchestra as part of the Westmorland Music Festival deserved better support. Given that the three works on the programme – by Beethoven, Brahms and Mendelssohn – were from the mainstream orchestral repertoire, the number of empty seats in the Westmorland Hall was disappointing.

have to sharpen it) and then use an ink dip pen, watercolour paint and chalk pastels to build it up and fill in the detail. But I also enjoy working digitally and love the freedom and precision that it offers.” Piers is currently working on several projects, including a book aimed at parents and young children visiting the Lake District. This is devised and written by Bonnie Quantz and is due to be published later this year.

Books, Macmillan, Scholastic and Random House and have been fortunate to have had them printed around the world as co-editions. My main area of work is illustrating (and sometimes writing) children's picture books, but I also work for educational and magazine publishers as well as games manufacturers. The most popular book I have worked on is ‘Snow Bear’, selling from Japan to the U.S.A., and leading to a series of books, greetings cards and a soft toy. It also won the picture book category of the Sheffield Children's Book Awards. My favourite way of working is to loosely sketch with a pencil (preferably propelling so I don't

To learn more about Piers' work go to: www.piersharper.com

to do a farewell lap of honour, a celebratory extravaganza of their finest routines with some specially-created final flourishes. Expect fish tanks, boiled eggs, fiddles, banjos, cardboard guitars, theremins, explosions, interactive films, drainpipes, mermaids, pink y-fronts, thrills, spills, tears and hilarity. The New Rope String Band are: Pete Challoner, Tim Dalling and Jock Tyldesley. Once seen, never forgotten: combining superb musicianship with sidesplitting comic genius. twanged and they, too, need a rest. But, before these ageing folk-cabaret artistes go their separate ways, heading for new and exciting theatrical and musical horizons, they have decided The concert began with a confident performance of Mendelssohn’s stormy Hebrides Overture. The players captured the brooding atmosphere of the work very effectively with the lower strings producing a rich tone in their melodic line. Throughout, the ensemble playing was tight with lovely expressive playing in the quieter sections and impressive climaxes. In Brahms Piano Concert No.2, the players were joined by soloist, Ian Buckle. This is a huge work, demanding great strength from the soloist who needs to balance his part with the sound of a full orchestra playing fortissimo at

Arnside Educational Institute, Church Hill, Arnside, on Sunday, 22nd April at 7.30pm. Tickets, adult £9, child £5, family (2+2) £21 are available from Box office 01524 762254 (Sue Hayward), sdhayward@tiscali.co.uk or online at www.highlightsnorth.co.uk times. Ian Buckle showed that he could do this .

Finally came Beethoven’s seventh symphony. The energy and volume of sound required makes this a very demanding work for an orchestra and it is to the great credit of players and conductor that the Westmorland achieved this. Among particular highlights were the sustained crescendo at the beginning of the slow movement, the many woodwind solo passages, so expertly played, and the energy released in the finale. Many thanks to Clive Walkley for this review

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Flookburgh Band - dates for your diary

Flookburgh Band would like to thank all their supporters over the past year. Christmas Carols on Flookburgh Square on Christmas morning was once again well supported. We are at a concert at the Coronation Hall, Ulverston on April 18th along with other artists. Our Houghton Weavers Concert is on Saturday 23rd of May at the Victoria Hall, Grange-overSands. Tickets from Grange TIC, Cockles or phone 59081. the Bandstand dates are June 28th, July 19th and August 30th. Look forward to seeing you all. Flookburgh Band's latest CD 'Brass in the Priory' - recorded in Cartmel Priory - is on sale at the above events for £10.

Printfest 2015

Printfest is dedicated to the exhibition and sale of contemporary prints. It offers the opportunity to view and purchase art works, with work exhibited from national and international artists, including Printmaker of the Year, Jane Glynn. Meet the artists and find out more about printmaking. Artists will give demonstrations of how they create their work and there are printmaking workshops for all the family. Work will also be exhibited around Ulverston in the Printfest Trail. Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May, 10.00am 5.00pm. Tickets: £4 for adults with children and Students free. Coronation Hall, Ulverston. www.printfest.org.uk

New film club comes to Grange Many films contain a social, moral or ethical message. Some have a thread of faith and spirituality running through them, and can raise challenging questions.

FilmClub42 provides a forum where all these issues can be explored. Meeting every other month at 7pm in the Keg and Kitchen on the first Thursday of the month (i.e. 7th May, 2nd July, 3rd September), FilmClub42 will show a mainstream film and afterwards, for those who wish to, there will be a short discussion for about 30 minutes of the issues raised. The Club is hosted by the United Reformed Church, Methodist and Anglican ministers in Grange. All are welcome; people of all faiths, those of none, and those exploring. Entry is free and refreshments for the evening can be purchased at the Keg and Kitchen. To comply with licensing regulations we cannot freely name the film, but details can be seen at the Keg and Kitchen or email [filmclub42@yahoo.co.uk] to join the FilmClub42 e-mailing list and receive details. We can say, however, that the first film stars Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, and explores themes of anger, loss, justice, faith and forgiveness.

Beach Hut Gallery

Currently on display at the wonderful gallery are works from Heather Gillespie and Ian Parker. Heather is an award winning designer and maker who specialises in engraving on to glass using diamond, stone and copper wheels, a technique which is no longer taught at any UK establishment. She returned to Cumbria in 2009 after living and working in the Czech Republic where time was spent refining her skills as a glass engraver.Heather has worked with some of the most prestigious brands such as Calvin

Klein and Nokia and her work is extensive, from making unique pieces for clients to tableware, candle holders, reed diffusers and Christmas decorations. A new subject 'Cumbria' is the theme for Heather's latest works, inspired by the changing seasonal colours of the Lake District and its rugged mountains, based on the landscape of Cumbria this has been a challenge. 'I have always wanted to produce Cumbrian landscapes in glass; many painters and fine artists have for centuries produced work inspired by the stunning landscape of one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Along with Heather's work

are the paintings of Ian Parker who specialises in sumptuous still life oil paintings. After graduating in art in 1978 from Shoreditch College, Ian Parker moved to Cumbria in 1980, where he lives and works as a full time painter. Ian exhibits regularly in the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and has work in many collections. 'Drawn to the Landscape' 12th March to 8th April Open Thursday to Sunday and Bank Holiday plus extra days over the Easter Holidays. The Beach Hut Gallery, Kents Bank Station. 015395 35959 / 35414 www.thebeachhutgallery. co.uk

After Easter we will be busy preparing the new brochure for publication late June, early July 2015 so please think about what kind of courses you would like. We will be running our usual range of exercise classes, but many other classes stop till September. We still have some excellent courses on offer, which include:1. Spanish Cookery with Julie Woodburn -15/04 2. Sugarcraft –Peruvian Lily 18/04 3. An Introduction to Nordic Walking – 18th April with Katy Jonas 4. Silversmithing and Enamelling workshop with Amanda Hunter on 9th May 2015 5. 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. Class starts 14/04/15 6. Glass Fusing workshop 25/04/15 with Marilyn Hale 7. Painting in Watercolour workshop at the art studio of Bob Henfrey in Kendal. Numbers limited to 4 for personalised tuition on 28th March 2015, subject matter abstracts of flowers, fruit and foliage. 8. Spaces still available on the Dance Atikk, classes taking place for varying ages on Tuesdays from 4.15 pm onwards, starting at Cartmel Village Hall from 14th April onwards. The office will be closed March 27th to April 13th. We wish you all a Happy Easter. Jude, Debs and Carolyn The Adult Education Team

Grange Now’s newest recruit, Lorena Keating, attended the first night of Grange and District’s Operatic Society’s, ‘The King and I’. This is the first time she has seen the Society in action and this is her review. We were first greeted by Anna and her son, Louis played by Samantha Grundy and Tom Shepherd who are both extremely talented with fantastic singing voices. The story was told incredibly well and kept the audience enticed throughout. Several of the scenes were met by a grinning audience as we delighted in the dancing and singing. One such scene was that of the King being taught to dance by Anna, as well as the scenes of the youngsters dancing when a slave tries to escape the King. The young children who performed in the play deserve massive congratulations for learning their lines

so perfectly and performing so well. The scene featuring the song 'Getting to Know You' with Anna, the wives and the children was really emotive and excellently done. The young actor and actress who played Lun Tha and Tuptim (Ben Lewis and Charlotte Payne) performed their parts brilliantly and portrayed real emotion between two young lovers. Their rendition of 'We Kiss in a Shadow' was fantastic. The team behind the production should be highly praised for the outstanding appearances of the set which were simply amazing, as too were the costumes. They were perfectly suited to the characters of the play, the outfits and cultures of Siam, and made the story come to life even more.

The play lasted a considerable time, and I can imagine the kids were extremely tired by the end of the week. It was a very enjoyable performance and I praise all of the people involved in the overall production! I went home ‘whistling a happy tune!’

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CHURCH NEWS

An evening of music and celebration The Lakes Gospel Choir is one of the fastest growing choirs in Cumbria. From humble beginnings in the South Lakes in 2003, the choir, which is based in Bowness-on-Windermere, now numbers about 80 enthusiastic members. The choir's growth is not just in numbers, but increasingly in its ministry of worship in song,and in its reputation for excellence in performing gospel songs, many of which have been made famous by the award-winning Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. In 2013, the choir released its highly regarded first album, ‘Moving Mountains’. The choir will be performing at St.Mary’s Church in Allithwaite on

St Paul’s, Grange After becoming accustomed to an unadorned church during Lent, we appreciate all the more the beauty of the church flower displays that are on show for Easter. Individual members of St Paul’s congregation are responsible for all the window floral arrangements and visitors are welcomed into church to view the displays which are expected to last until the 17th April. There was a large gathering at St Paul’s for the open meeting to introduce the two architects who have submitted preliminary plans for the re-ordering of the church. Both architects presented their proposals and ideas and were able to answer questions from the floor. A lively discussion followed as to

Saturday 16 May as part of the church’s programme of events to mark its 150th anniversary. What promises to be a memorable evening of music and celebration begins at 7pm and tickets are available from the church or telephone (015395 33770).

the merits of both schemes before the Parochial Church Council met to decide which architect should be asked to develop his designs further. The first of our seasonal lunchtime concerts starts on Wednesday, 29th April with La Serenata musical trio featuring Charles Edmondson, David Edmonds and Wendy Sharrock. The programme will contain many varied and well-known pieces. Lunch will be served from 12 noon and the concert will start at 1 pm. Admission is £8 to include lunch and is payable at the door. The popular Thursday afternoon study group reconvenes on Thursday 30th April from 2 – 3.30 pm in the church Meeting Room. The subject will be Kings and Prophets and all are welcome to attend.

Floral Celebration of Children’s Literature An exciting floral celebration of Children’s Literature will be held at St Anthony’s Church, Cartmel Fell, LA11 6NH on Saturday 2 May to Monday 4 May 2015, 10 - 4pm every day.

only using the inside of the church but also the churchyard to exhibit a wide variety of interpretations of children’s stories and poems. There is an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary floral art, land art and craft work. Sue has created an imaginary world full of impossible situations, mythical creatures and bizarre happenings. Refreshments are available throughout the day. For information about this event, please contact Vanda Lambton on 015395 31311.

Churches Together

other churches. Good Friday, 3rd April, will see a United Witness, at 11 am by St Charles Church. On Easter Day, there will be a gathering on Hampsfell Car Park at 6.30am to see the sunrise [hopefully] and to welcome Easter Day together.

Entry fee £6.00 for adults, children free. This fantastic event has been organised by Sue Wareing whose idea it was to create this festival. Sue has gathered floral artists from far afield to contribute to this wonderful exhibition. She is not

As I write this, we are about half way through the Lent Course, which is meeting in five locations on different days and times. This has been received in a positive way, and we are all learning from it, and from each other. Lent Lunches are on Fridays, and each week has seen more people there than before. A good opportunity to have times with friends, particularly from

Grange Methodist Church At the ‘3 T’s Meeting’ at the church on Thursday 5th March, we welcomed Maurice Steele, the retired sheep farmer from Eskdale, well known for his wonderful slide shows.

Starting with the ice age, he went through to present time, comparing differences, i.e. modern travel, candle light to electricity, etc. Women’s Network meeting had the previous President Marion Briddock, describing her journey.

The next meeting is an Easter Service, when we have the previous minister, Rev Eileen Sambrook, from the URC church to speak to us.

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I felt Lent got off to a good start on Ash Wednesday, with a well-attended morning Mass, distribution of ashes and Stations of the Cross. The evening mass and ashes was a more sedate affair, but all in all – a promising start for the caterpillar to develop into the butterfly – "Come back to me" – as Joel said! I'm sure many of us will have enjoyed a trip down the A590 lately!! One would have thought in this technological age, something more driver-considerate could have been organised. However, all things come to an end! But when?!

The CTiG Lenten Course was well supported in its first week – only time will tell of its success. A good body of friends and relatives were present to welcome Phoebe Lilly into

On 4 th April at the Victoria Hall there will be a Passion Play by Riding Lights Theatre Company at 7.30, entitled ‘Inheritance’. Looking ahead, this years Praise on the Lake, will be on Sunday 7th June. Boarding 6.25 to sail at 6.45.

The ladies of Grange Network entertained those from around the district, for a joint meeting. Margaret Newrick, President, presided at the business session in the morning. After lunch, Angela Mills from Capenwray Hall Bible School, spoke. Her topic was ‘Running on Empty’. Here, she described her life before she committed it to Jesus Christ, and spoke of the difference He had made. Thanks were expressed to ladies of Grange Church for providing hot drinks, and afternoon tea for everyone. The Methodist Church in Grange had also hosted a Lenten lunch of soup and rolls, and over £240 was donated for Christian Aid.

the Body of Christ through her baptism – a big responsibility for parents in this day and age. May the good Lord be with them. Sonia Worden, a well-known and respected figure in the church has left Grange. A spell in hospital convinced her that she needed care, so she is now in a Convent Nursing Home in Ansdell – close to her nephew. She will be missed in the parish.The CTiG Lenten Course meeting in the Presbytery has continued to be well-received and supported. The decision to have Stations of the Cross after morning Mass on Wednesdays as been very successful – good attendance. Three weeks of Lent – it's been a long time! Cling on, demob is not far away! God bless. Fr. P. P.S. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day!

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St Mary’s, Allithwaite There has been a lot happening at St Mary’s over recent weeks, ranging from a church Sunday lunch at The Pheasant to a pilgrimage to the Holy Land which was coled by our vicar, the Rev Rob Jackson and in which several of our members took part. For those who did it was an unforgettable experience as the 12 day pilgrimage took us to many of the places where Jesus lived and taught, some like Galilee comparatively unchanged over 2,000 years but others such as Nazareth, Bethlehem and Jerusalem now very different with churches built over most of the holy sites, but nevertheless enabling us

to feel connected in a fresh way with the events described in the gospels and also to gain a greater understanding of the ongoing Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Those at home were able to follow the pilgrimage on Rob’s daily blog (www. growingdisciples.net). Immediately following our return was the church “away weekend” at Lytham St Anne’s where around 50 (including 9 children who had their own programme), enjoyed a relaxing but stimulating two days at the Langdales Hotel. The Rev Tim Montgomery was our guest speaker and challenged us to think individually and as a church about the questions “Who are you?” and “Where are you going?” The children produced a delightful puppet show which enhanced our worship on Sunday morning.

During Lent the home groups have been focussing on the present day persecution of Christians around the world, notably in Syria and Iraq but in many other countries as well and hopefully raising our awareness of and concern for our brothers and sisters facing desperate situations and huge problems of daily living because of their faith - but which amazingly is also seeing the church grow.

February saw the final edition of our monthly church magazine in its present form following the resignation of our editor after 10+ years, but we are planning to further develop and improve the church website (www. allithwaitechurch.org.uk) from which details of events and services are available

Now we can really feel the spring in the air. Special services will mark Holy Week. In the United Reformed Church Hall there will be a joint service with the Methodist Congregation at 7.30pm on Maundy Thursday & on Good Friday morning at 10am we will meet again for worship. Everyone is welcome at these services & we also hope you will join with Churches Together at 11am on St. Charles field to remember why Good Friday is special. At 10.30am on April 5th we will gather to celebrate the festival of Easter! Please come along! On Easter Monday 6th April, 10am-noon we have our Coffee Morning. We’ll be so glad to welcome you. The first of our monthly walks takes place on Monday, 13th April, a short stroll in good company. God bless

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In the March edition of Grange Now we printed an article about the sale of kitchen items from the Parish Hall in Grange.

At the end of the article we wrote: “The Parish Hall was apparently auctioned off recently we are not aware of the identity of the new owner.” However, it appears that the Parish Hall has not yet been sold, and we apologise for any distress or inconvenience this has caused. We have been informed by Mike Hill and Christine Harrison, churchwardens for the parish, that the hall will be sold, by auction,

“probably in the next two months - and the proceeds will go to the reordering of St. Paul’s”. Notices for the auction will be put up outside the hall and around Grange, once a date has been set. Mike and Christine would also like to reiterate that: “all are welcome to make their views known”. St Paul’s Parish Hall will be sold by auction on Thursday 23rd April at 2.30pm in Victoria Hall Grange-over-Sands

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This half term we have had a busy time at Flookburgh School. First we have taken part in The Big Pedal 2015. The Big Pedal challenge inspires pupils, staff and parents to choose two wheels for their journey to school. Last week we recorded a fantastic effort, we were 2nd in Cumbria, 4th in the North West and 42nd in the UK out of 670 schools! Our Year 5 and 6 children are enjoying sessions with BAe Systems to work on a robotic project.

KS1 children have been visiting Flookburgh Church to explore every corner of it and ask Rev. Rob some tricky questions as they have been learning about places of worship. Some of our KS1 children were invited to take part in a special school campfire to celebrate their good reading. It was a well deserved treat and the toasted marshmallows and hot dogs were much enjoyed by all.

We also truly enjoyed the visit of Colin Milner, who is a good friend of Flookburgh School, and led the assembly presenting his photographs of stunning winter in different parts of our Globe in relation to spring and new life, new beginning – Easter time. We have also very much enjoyed bible explorer ‘Jester for Jesus’ assemblies. Each session Mark takes older children on exciting and informative journeys through the Old Testament of the Bible. Wishing everyone a Happy Easter from Flookburgh CE Primary School."

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On Tuesday 10th March, Rachael Latham a paralympic swimmer visited our school to inspire children to be involved in sports. All children completed a fitness circuit led by a Sports for Schools Event sportivator to enable Rachael Latham to focus on working with the children during the fitness circuits. Then Rachael Latham gave an assembly to the entire school about her career and achievements. How with giving a 100% effort in sport,

enjoying the sport and working in collaboration with others children could also achieve their potential. All children had the opportunity to ask the athlete questions. Children collected sponsorship so that the school spends money on new sports equipment as well as supporting Rachael Latham. Mrs Phillips PE Co-ordinator said “It was a great experience for the children and we all enjoyed the visit from Rachael Latham the paralympic athlete.”

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Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry

The event was organised by the Librarian, Mrs Scott, and members of the Reading Group. Students who accepted the invitation were given a ticket for Platform 9¾ and the Library was transformed into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for the evening. There were eight tables of crafts and activities to take part in, including wand designing, frog biscuit decorating and sand art test tube making. Refreshments available included appropriately themed pumpkin pasties, Trolls toenails

and cauldron cakes (baked by one of the students), the famous Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans, liquorice wands and, of course, a Harry Potter Birthday cake. The evening ended with a quiz, set by one of the students, and four students won a Harry Potter hand knitted scarf in Hogwarts house colours. The whole evening was a great success and one which hopefully created a lot of happy memories and lots of encouragement to read for pleasure.

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The volunteers would like to offer their heartfelt thanks to everyone who donated, supported and, indeed bought at the sale, to raise this fantastic sum.

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Letters to the Editor are published on the understanding that they may have to be shortened to fit available space. Publication of a letter in no way reflects the views of Grange Now. All letters must be accompanied by a name and address even if the correspondent requests anonymity. In this case ‘name and address supplied’ will be added.

Dear Editor, As a regular visitor to Grange and reader of ‘Grange Now’ I am saddened, but not wholly surprised, that the local anti-brigade is already venting its spleen about the proposed new cycle route along the promenade. What is not to like about a scheme that encourages people to visit the town, spend money in the local shops and enjoy the beautiful promenade just as local residents so? Opponents of the scheme should make the trip around the bay to Morecambe on a sunny day to see how a large numbers of cyclists, people in wheelchairs, the elderly and families with buggies all manage to travel along the prom without incident or injury - all along a promenade that is no wider than the one in Grange for most of its length. Sustrans are a well-respected national charity that do not put their name to projects without first having researched them thoroughly to assess viability. The local naysayers should invest time in their own research before trying to stop a project that would bring money and visitors to the town. Until they do, and to paraphrase, ‘the League of Gentlemen’, opposition to the scheme does smack very much of the ‘this is a local promenade for local people’ attitude. Name and address supplied Dear Editor, Last months’ Grange Now article and letter about the new Morecambe Bay bike route passing through Grange made me smile. Cyclists are likely to make their own research-based decision to enjoy the scenic promenade or go through Grange to enjoy the facilities. Better still, they might do both or even stay a night! No route-markers should or could control that. The majority of Grange residents and visitors - walkers, ambient strollers, moon-walkers (I’ve seen a couple), scooter riders, kids on bikes, local cyclists, parents with prams, joggers, people with mobility aids/scooters, and dog owners are considerate to other prom users. Typically they will all give way for a faster paced walker, a faster mobility scooter or a even fast parent with a pram. Most bay cycle route users will no doubt offer the same courtesy. I understand the concerns that there will always be a minority of less accommodating people in all these categories, cyclists too! Cyclists shouldn’t be singled out though - let them enjoy this magnificent part of their journey.

The article stated up to 40 extra cyclists a day and asked could the prom cope. In a typical 8 hour day, thats a maximum of 5 extra per hour or 1 extra every 12 minutes. I’m quite a visual person, but I struggle to see a rammed promenade. So before anyone rushes to paint their sheep, shops, shoes, mobility aids or prams yellow, Grange should seize this small opportunity to inject new life and vibrancy into Grange. The worrying can be put at ‘bay', if you excuse the pun, until the Tour De France is routed along the promenade. If you wondered, I’m a courteous fast paced walker and occasional ambient stroller. I could be tempted to buy a bike though. Mark Illingworth, Grange-Over-Sands Dear Editor, In your March edition, you published a letter from Pete Endsor of Grange Chamber of Trade lamenting the sale of the Parish Hall with the words “Another done deal without anybody knowing”. There have been open consultations over the last three years to which all residents of Grange have been invited and the extensive communications and involvement exercises that we have carried out have been praised by our Archdeacon and referred to other parishes in Cumbria as a model to emulate. The Charity Commission praised the scheme which we proposed to them (and which has been on their website for over 4 weeks) as cogent, well argued and convincing. The Hall will be sold openly, probably by auction, in the next few months. Mr Endsor will be welcome at that event where he and anyone else will be free to bid and make a purchase. Christine Harrison and Mike Hill, Churchwardens St. Paul’s Church Dear Editor, I am interested to read the letters about litter as I also do this while walking around Allithwaite, Cark and Cartmel. Recently I have been pleased to see other ladies and gentlemen doing the same. I started clearing litter when walking in 1962 and eventually became a footpath lengthsman for the National Trust paths around Coniston. The most litter is thrown out of vehicles and I believe that a recent law has made the driver totally responsible for any litter from their vehicle. This may

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Dear Sir, As part of what seems an inexorable rush to fill every green space in Grange with houses (and developer’s pockets with money), I note that planning permission is now being sought to build houses on land at Guide’s Farm in Cart Lane. This is not “affordable” housing. This would be suburban sprawl and an unnecessary desecration of a rural and historic open space within a so-called “conservation” area. It is a site previously rejected from South Lakeland District Council’s ‘Land Development Plan’ because of the poor access and the protection of listed buildings. The Guide over Sands Trust, who is seeking the planning permission in order to “refurbish” the site and “continue to support its operation”, should ask whether selling off part of the asset is the best way forward. Building inappropriate housing might simply be a short term and ineffective solution to their problems. I urge every reader of Grange Now who enjoys the amenity of this small triangular oasis of wild meadows and listed buildings between Kents Bank and Grange to write to South Lakes Planning Department to oppose application SL/2015/0239. Yours sincerely, Andy Mortimer Dear Editor, What a wonderful performance of the King & I by Grange Amateur Operatic Society. Brilliant performance by Sam Grundy and the rest of the talented cast. Excellent production all round! Well done to all concerned. And aren’t we lucky in Grange to have such a marvellous venue for all the local groups who use it to put on shows, plays, concerts, exhibitions, meetings, dances, Xmas fairs, Remembrance Sunday refreshments, Mayor’s Tea Parties and more. How devastating it would be if we had to lose this fantastic facility. I urge everyone to contact the Victoria Hall Manager by post or email victoriahallmanager@ grangeoverands.net (GN March issue) and stress how detrimental it would be to the social fabric of Grange if it had to close. We have lost the Parish Hall; we mustn’t allow the Victoria Hall to go the same way. Use it or lose it seems to be the message. Grange managed to hold on to its only ‘family silver’, the Victoria Hall, when it lost its Urban District Council status in 1974, instead becoming part of SLDC. SLDC grabbed the Lido, the bridges, the prom and the parks and we know what happened to these! Lack of investment has led to closures, prom deterioration and the latest news is that SLDC is apparently not paying for anymore bedding plants on the walls around the Ornamental Gardens, the tubs by the underpass or on Cox’s Corner. This is dreadful news for all who enjoy Grange’s flowery appearance each summer. The expectation by SLDC seems to be that the Town Council can pick up the bill. This puts even more pressure on the Town Council’s resources especially if, as reported last month, SLDC are also considering reducing or withdrawing their contribution to the maintaining and running of the Victoria Hall. We can’t lose the only jewel in our crown. M A Harris, Grange

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SOCIETY ROUND-UP RNLI It was announced at the A.G.M of the Grange branch of the Lifeboats that Mrs Doreen Nightingale was retiring after 55 years serving on the committee, 20 of which she had been the Hon. Secretary. She was presented with a Scroll of Thanks from the RNLI and some flowers by the Chairman, Mrs Christine Blakemore. At the meeting the Treasurer confirmed that £5,547.87 had been raised for the RNLI during the year January to December 2014, and the Chairman thanked everyone for their support. The Officers of Grange Lifeboat Branch were then elected as follows: Chairman - Mrs Christine Blakemore, Vice Chairman/Hon.Secretary Mrs Ann Epps, Hon. Treasurer - Mr Vincent Carter, Box Secretary - Mr Bill Byford, Souvenir Secretary - Mrs Lynne Dersley

Please remember: our limit for society reports is 200 words, to ensure everyone gets in. being frightened by a visit to "The Dungeon" at Blackpool tower. Many thanks from us all go to Helen for organising the trip.

St Mary’s Hospice Friendship & support Group The group meet every Friday 2-4pm in the Father Magner 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 Over Sands Golf Club The fixture list is now available for collection at the golf club as golf gets underway for this 2015 season. Subscriptions are now due and thank you to all who have paid to date and please will the late payers settle their accounts. There are several social events coming up soon so please check the notice boards in the clubhouse. The Gents Captain’s Drive in is on the 28th March and the Lady Captain’s is on 2nd April so please come along and support your Captains on these dates.

Grange Lions Grange Lions met last month to discuss business and a donation has been made to Sightsavers. This is an international charity set up by Lions International to fund essential research into eye disease and several hospitals in Britain as well as in developing countries benefit from this fund. A donation has also been made to a local group of Girl Guides to fund a trip to India where they will be helping with local projects and attending an International conference. Continuing our social activities a joint quiz night with Grange Rotary was very successful with good food and drink and a convincing win for Grange Lions. Our usual winter trip to Blackpool was enjoyed in February and despite a very breezy weekend we walked down the prom and spent time shopping whilst one of the younger members of our party enjoyed

We welcome new members to the club and if you have never played golf and want to give it a go please come and see us. We are a friendly golf club with a Pro with a good shop, nice club house and dining room with catering facilities during the day. We have several membership categories to suit all kinds of lifestyles.

Lower Holker W.I. On a cold and wintery evening last month members and visitors were entertained with flower arranging using bright Spring flowers by Joan Bentley. Six lucky people took home the colourful arrangements following the raffle. Our next meeting on Wednesday 1st April is at Holker Village Hall at 8pm. "Gentle Exercise" with Annie Meinerney. Please come and to join us and get motivated to do these "chair based" exercises: even sitting in your garden weather permitting !! Visitors most welcome: £3 including refreshments.

Cartmel Peninsula Local History Society In March, Jamie Lund, Regional Archaeologist for the National Trust, gave a fascinating talk to a large audience about the community archaeological dig that took place in Sizergh Park in the sizzling weeks of July 2013. The project was called ‘Dig in the Park'

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Together with Levens Local History Society and the archaeological contractor, Oxford Archaeology North, 80 volunteers and children from local schools were involved in the investigation of two sites – a Burnt Mound and a Bank and Ditch feature. Jamie explained how a systematic, historic landscape survey of the estate in 2010 had thrown

up 250 new sites and from that the two sites were chosen along with a building survey of the Great Barn. He gave a fascinating description of the excavation of the sites and how the evidence was interpreted, both from the Dig and from aerial photography. The volunteers had two weeks training before the Dig and then worked on each site, trying out new skills as well as learning much more about the history of Sizergh Park. The next talk is about the Sailing Yacht ‘Gondola’ on 2 April at 7.30 in Cartmel Village Hall

Grange WI Jacqueline Cottam gave a very interesting talk at our last meeting about School Angel. This is a charity which supports over 100 schools around the country, including ones in Kendal and Grange. She explained that if internet shoppers use the School Angel website (schoolangel. org.uk) before they buy from many websites such as M&S or Amazon then the seller donates money to School Angel. And it doesn’t cost the buyer anything. She told members about some of the projects which School Angel funds to help children with special needs or other learning problems. In April we look forward to a talk about women and girls in Ethiopia. New members are very welcome. Please contact Joanne on 015395 32932 for more information.

Cartmel Art Society Despite the wet weather many of our members attended the Spring Party in the village hall earlier this month. This is always a popular event in the Society’s calendar when members get together to share a delicious Jacobs Join buffet lunch and take part in painting competitions. The title for this year’s Roy Johnson Painting Competition was “Inside/ Outside”. An intriguing title that produced some very interesting work and the prize went to Catherine Alexander for her watercolour of pears cut in half. Members also voted for their favourite card and the winner was Ann Fitch. Many thanks to our members for donating an abundance of unwanted art materials and art books for our entertaining auction, the proceeds of which go to the local hospice. Once again this was a very enjoyable social event.

Allithwaite & Cartmel WI Frances Benton was the guest speaker for our March meeting and, following the business section, she spoke to us on her ‘Passion for Pearls’. She had brought along many examples of the different types of pearls and her talk was both interesting and instructive. Members were able to handle the samples which also included the shells of the different oysters. The next meeting is on Tuesday 7th April at 2.00pm when the speaker Christine Raafat will give us a talk about the River Lune. The May meeting will be on Tuesday 5th when Hilary Stubbs will talk us through ‘Historical Fashion through the years’. New members are always welcome, contact Wendy Graham (secretary) 015395 32702.

3 Parks Group During the month Continental Landscapes completed the coppicing of the overgrown Laurel where we were working in the Ornamental Gardens. Planting of the trees and shrubs has started and is scheduled to be completed by the end of March. We have also submitted an application for funds to purchase bulbs for planting in the Autumn to provide colour next spring.

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Thanks to Continental Landscapes a quantity of wood chips has been produced from recycled branches which will be spread over the site to control weeds. A new leaflet for the Ornamental Gardens is currently in the design stage.

Grange Ramblers Due to the weather only one walk in the past month - 6 mile circular walk led by Alec Bottomle, 7 ramblers set off in fine but deteriorating weather from Gilpin Beck near Crook passed Bateman Fold to reach Thornfield, over Bow Mabble Breast to Bryan House, then Foxhole Bank and High House Farm, ending with a social visit to Wild Boar Inn. Now the weather is warming up come and join us on the extensive choice of walks from our Spring/Summer 2015 programme. It covers a wide variety of options from leisurely strolls to more energetic longer walks, you can expect a very warm welcome from the members. The walks in April are as follows: 2nd April 6.5 miles Backbarrow/Haverthwaite, 15th April 7 miles Post Knott/Brant Fell/School Knott, 23rd April 7 miles Langcliffe/Catrigg Force/Attermire Scar, 29th April 9 miles Arnside/ Jenny Brown’s point via Arnside Tower. Full programme can be found on Grange library notice board or Ramblers Lake District website http://www.ralakedistrict.talktalk. net/html/walks.html, or send email to jeanybarnett@hotmail.com to request the programme. We hope to see you on one of our walks soon.

Grange Lecture Society Pursuing Politicians’ was the apt title of broadcaster Michael Crick’s talk on 17th February. Drawing on his experiences as a TV reporter for Channel 4 and the BBC, he discussed with some amusing anecdotes the fun, perils, and dilemmas of holding politicians to account, a crucial role of the media in a free society. He gave a fascinating insight into the tricks of a TV reporter’s trade, and concluded that politics was in a healthier state today than when there was less transparency and reporters were more deferential. For the season’s final lecture wildlife artist Pollyanna Pickering returned on 10th March to speak about her quest to sketch and paint ‘The Red Wolves of Ethiopia’. These rare animals are only found in a few remote mountain locations. Pollyanna’s illustrated lecture gave a gripping account of the physical hardships, such as freezing conditions, faced by her and her photographer daughter in locating them, and also contained excellent photographs of birds and hyenas at close range. At the AGM held before Pollyanna’s lecture Mrs Gill Mitchell was elected President for 2015-16. The new season of lectures begins on 13th October.

Newton and Field Broughton WI The meeting on 11th March was well attended. In the unfortunate absence of the speaker, which was disappointing, we enjoyed an informal evening getting to know our new members. Our next meeting on 8th April will be a talk on 'Owls' by the Owl Sanctuary at Barrow. This will be held in Lindale Village Hall at 7 .30pm.

Grange and District Photographic Society We have held four meetings prior to publishing date. February 16th - Robert Leach took us on a visit to the volcanic islands of Lanzarote and La Palma, making us

wish for some summer weather here. February 23rd – We had an excellent Print Competition. The results are as follows:- Colour Print - 1st Peter Kennedy, 2nd Ron Croy, 3rd Ann Anderson. Mono Print - 1st and 3rd John Mitchell, 2nd Julie Thomson. Best Overall Print Quality – Ron Croy. Congratulations to all the above. March 1st - Members Evening, we had a DVD presentation. March 9th – Ken Taylor showed us the dramatic scenery of Iceland, the Land of Ice and Fire, in the grip of winter, including the elusive Aurora Borealis. A report of the last two meetings in March will be in the May Grange Now. By the time you read this our season of meetings will be over until October. Visit our website: www. grangephotographicsociety.co.uk for full information about our society.

Grange Freemasons Arthur John Brogden Lodge No. 1715 (founded 1877) has received a letter from Shirley Martin of Lindale on behalf of the Riding for the Disabled Westmorland Group Limited (RDA) following the report last month in Grange Now about the Furness and South Lakeland Group of Lodges’ 29th Annual Dinner and Boxing Evening. RDA which operates locally to assist disabled riders received a grant of £300 last year from the proceeds of the Boxing Evening which was presented to Shirley by a member of the Arthur John Brogden Lodge at a Presentation Evening. It gave her the opportunity to explain the work of the RDA which is not government funded and relies on donations and volunteers. Shirley said “RDA was very grateful for the cheque and I enjoyed a convivial evening. We learnt a lot from the representatives of the many varied local charities and community projects present about how their grants would be used”. The 30th Annual Dinner and Boxing Evening will be held at the Cumbria Grand Hotel on 15th January 2016. Enquiries about meetings of the Lodge or hiring the Masonic Hall or grants from the Boxing Evenings can be sent to L1715secretary@gmail. com

Witherslack WI Ann Walshaw chaired the March Meeting and Shirley Christie won the draw to attend the Royal Garden Party. A summer outings to Hawes and a walk round Lindale were agreed.Bulbs will be planted around the village for September 16th, WI DAY for the Federation Centenary. Plans are afoot for the Let`s Connect day on May 2nd. The speakers were Edith Farrer & Freda Addison who spoke about the Leeds Childrens`Holiday Camp at Silverdale. It was founded in 1903 by the Mayor of Leeds and has been going strong ever since although many things have changed. At the start only children from a home where the weekly income was £1 or less were eligible to come to the camp. We heard of heartrending cases of disadvantaged children who came from dysfunctional homes, many of whom had never seen a cow or a sheep. Some had had their lives transformed by the experience.The camp is modern and well-equipped ,but fundraising is a continual problem.The ladies were obviously totally dedicated to this excellent cause and their enthusiasm showed. Next meeting April 14th Andy Lowe will talk about Lakeland Churches. Visitors welcome Tel 52302

Grange Soroptimists The club’s very successful 50s and 60s Disco raised £915 for “Mary’s Meals” a charity providing a hot meal in school for chronically poor children in Malawi and other countries. This attracts children into school and helps them gain an education and a better future. At the March Club meeting members voted to top up the money from other charitable fundraising so an amazing £1,830 will go to Mary’s Meals enabling 150 children to receive a meal every school day for one year. On March 14th members swam in the Kendal Swimathon raising money for ShelterBox. Further information on our work and events on website www.sigbi.org/grange-over-sands/

North Lonsdale Tennis We start our Summer Season on Easter Sunday April 5th and there's a Fun & Games morning and picnic (bring food) on Sunday April 19th. Our Senior Club Sessions are Tuesday and Friday evenings from 6pm, and Sunday mornings from 10am. Junior Primary sessions are on Thursdays and Secondary on Fridays. The Summer League starts at the end of April. Our lovely new astroturf courts are available to Pay and Play for all the community. Try them out at our Open Day on 17th May - see our lovely new clubhouse and play on our courts for free. We invite potential new members to try us out at three free club sessions – dust off your racquets, get your legs out and come on down to the Yew Tree Playing Fields. For full details visit our websitewww.nlltc.co.uk or ring our Club Secretary on 015395 35590 or Junior Organiser on 015395 34933.

Coffee Club In January David Tomison revisited Coffee Club to tell us of his visits to work amongst the street boys of Peru. His visits over many years have been through the Vine Trust which works with Scripture Union to help the young boys who are often pushed out of their homes at an early age to fend for themselves. Often they become involved in gangs which are regarded by the police as vermin, liable to be shot or imprisoned on sight. The gangs, called ‘piranhas’, as they may attack and strip folk of everything they possess. If befriended and welcomed into one of the Vine’s Homes they have a chance of responding to Good News of the love of God that is told and demonstrated to them and can become valuable members of society. David introduced us to several such boys. In February Duncan Hamlett told us of the exciting work Mary’ Meals have been doing, especially of his recent visit to Malawi, to which we were able to donate some money..

Our next meeting is on April 21st at Abbot Hall at 10.30am preceded by coffee, when Rev Gay Pye will revisit us and talk about Future Planning.

Lower Holker Village Hall February’s 200 Club winners

£40.00 - 166 - Muriel Shaw £25.00 - 112 - Pat Iveson £15.00 - 31 - Malcolm & Judith Campbell £10.00 - 89 - Mike Hemming

Ulverston Victoria High School Swing Band will be performing at the Hall on Saturday 25th April (7.00 pm for 7.30 pm start). Tickets on sale now at cost of £6.50. Tickets can be bought in advance from Geoff on 58883 or Ruth/Duncan on 58385, or any committee member. Our next Quiz Night is on Thursday 28th May (7.00 pm for 7.30 pm start). We still have numbers available for the 200 Club. Please ring 58304 for the numbers. Cost is £1.00 a month and draws made monthly. Funds raised go towards the cost of running your hall.

Grange Civic Society We held our AGM on 12 March, attended by around 30 members and guests. Mike Hornung presented the Report and Accounts which were accepted by members. The following were elected onto the Committee: Chair: Frank McCall; Vice-chair: Harry Ashcroft; Secretary: Jackie Bailey; Treasurer: Mike Hornung; Membership secretary: Patricia Kimber; other Committee members: Joy Rutter (on a temporary basis) and Shirley Leaver. Joy was thanked for all her hard work as Secretary to the Committee.

Frank said that more members of the Committee were still needed to help with the Newsletter and organising trips. Issues raised by members – more publicity to note that the Civic Society is sharing the costs of painting litter bins and park benches with SLDC, concerns about parking and

the need for bollards, poor state of the Lido, SLDC will not fund the plants and flowers around the town from 2016.

After the AGM Dr Ruth Hughes gave an interesting talk on how Grange had developed from a small hamlet to a busy tourist town.

Trefoil Guild Our new Chairman, Joy Taylor, held a business meeting which was followed by a domino drive. The next meeting, a slide show on China, will be on the 13th April at Cartmel Village Hall. Details from Molly Inglis on 33141.

Grange & District U3A At our February meeting journalist Matthew Connolly entertained us with anecdotes reflecting his love of the Lake District. The monthly general meetings provide an opportunity for U3A members to gather informally and each is attended by approximately 100 of the current 380 membership. Whilst the poor weather has interrupted the programmes of some outdoor groups, a number of events have taken place. The badminton and table tennis groups scored notable successes against South Lakes U3A and the Cartmel Quiz, held in aid of Cartmel Village Hall, was successfully hosted by Grange U3A. The local explorers group visited Blackwell House in February and the Armitt Museum and Holehird Gardens in March.

Let's Bake For Comic Relief!

A group of friends were inspired by the Comic Relief Bake Off series on the television- so much so, that they baked hundreds of delicious cakes, biscuits, pies and scones to sell in aid of Comic Relief. They sold them on a stall next to the Co-op on the morning of Saturday 14th March. They even had a couple of little helpers selling Loom Bands on a separate stall for 10p each. It was a fantastic effort by all the bakers and they would like to say a huge thank-you to everyone who baked and bought cakes. Thank-you to Mr Richardson at Independent Investment Associates for letting them use their forecourt as a temporary bakery! Together they raised a grand total of £210!

Baketastic time for Comic Relief

Knitted with love

Forthcoming events include a games evening in April and a car-rally-quiz plus supper in June. The celebration of our 15th anniversary will include a train-Windermere boat trip-train and lunch event in June, a tea dance in a local hotel in July and a display in the library in September. These activities together with a Chester Zoo trip and a Scottish holiday organised for the ‘Out and About’ group ensure that members have busy summer ahead. Details of U3A’s activities can be found at www. u3asites.org.uk/grange

Cartmel and District Flower Club On March 16th we welcomed Sara Barrow from Preston for her demonstration entitled ‘In Vogue’. Sara's arrangements included a range of beautiful flowers from the humble daffodil to roses, sunflowers gerbera to magnificent tropical strelitzia heliconia protea and orchid. Sara gave information and useful tips on how to create some of the imaginative containers she used: one of which was made from old magazines. Our next meeting will be held in Cartmel Village Hall, 2pm, on April 20th. We look forward to welcoming Brenda Wardle from Cheshire with her demonstration entitled, ‘A Postcard from OZ’. Visitors and new members welcome.

Grange Forum It is with great sadness that we report the death, on March 8th from cancer, of Peter Royston. Peter,82, joined the Forum in 2005 and was our Press Secretary from 2008 until 2014. We send our deepest sympathies to his widow, Dorothy, and his family. The Forum season finished on 24th March with a talk by Joyce Hodgson about the new Health Centre and which was followed by the AGM. We have full programme of outings for Spring and Summer:

Thursday April 2nd – “The Ghosts of Ruddigore” at the Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

Tuesday April 28th – the annual Forum Walk Hawkshead led by Andrew Lowe (meet at the main Car Park at 10.15 am: finishes by 12.30 pm)

Thursday May 21st – Lunch at Kendal College with two pre lunch options - a walk around Old Kendal or a recital at the College by David Edmonds (Flute) with Charles Edmondson at the Piano If you are interested in any of the above events, please contact Donald Shepherd on Grange 33475

All enquiries and bookings to the Forum Secretary, Alan Anderson, on Grange 33696

A volunteer to take on the role of Press Secretary is urgently required.

Knitting tiny cardigans for premature babies (Inset: Thelma Lamb)

In 2012, Thelma Lamb was asked to say a few words at the United Reformed Church about knitting prayer shawls.

That twenty minute talk has led to 12 women, not all from the Church as this is not a religious group, meeting up once a month to knit beautiful shawls to give comfort to those who need it. Thelma, June, Dot, Rita, Olive, Flo, Eileen, Barbara, Margaret, Margaret, Winnie and Lillian are the knitters behind these beautiful shawls.

The shawls are given to people who are perhaps grieving or in need of comfort. Once knitted, a prayer is said over the shawls in the United Reformed Church, then they are carefully wrapped in tissue paper before being placed in a gift bag with a typewritten prayer. The group have received some wonderful feedback about their shawls from those receiving them. Recipients have said that they shawls have, “made them feel

loved”, and have “brought them great comfort.” The ladies, who meet between 2pm and 4pm on the third Tuesday of the month at Yewbarrow Lodge, are now knitting tiny cardigans for premature babies. Knitter (and reluctant group leader), Thelma, told Grange Now: “People don’t expect their babies to come early and don’t plan for it, so often these tiny babies have nothing to wear when they are born and rely on the hospital providing something. We hope our cardigans, bootees and little hats will be well received” The members of the group each pay £1 per week and from this pot the wool, gifts bags and tissue paper is bought, although Thelma did say that many of the group buy the wool themselves as well. They are very grateful for donations of gift bags and wool but stress that they use only new wool. If you would like to make a donation to the group please contact the Grange Now office.

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ARCHITECTS

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ARCHITECTURAL

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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

RARE AND COLLECTABLE books bought including archives. Good prices offered. Contact Pete Fry, Allithwaite 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

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

BUILDERS / JOINERS

CLEANING SERVICES

BOOKS

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

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

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

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 Carpet cleaning now available. Call Emma on 0779 544 1324 / 01229 889 490 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 One2one Help with ironing, cleaning, shopping, companionship. A service to suit your needs. Tel Val 07787 508 797 Cleaner has vacancies. Grange based. Reliable, friendly, efficient. Competitive reasonable rates. Telephone 07557 144197

CONSERVATORIES

A COMPLETE SERVICE from building a new conservatory to simply replacing of tired panels. Hinges, handles and locks. Exterior and interior deepclean 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 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Phobias (inc. school phobias), anxiety, depression, addictions, confidence and self esteem. Speak to a professional caring therapist. Experienced in working with adults and children 0779 284 3807 www.fairweathertherapy.co.uk

COUNSELLING /HYPNOTHERAPY

COUNSELLING / HYPNOTHERAPY AND E.M.D.R. Louise Tych, BACP Accredited. compassionate, confidential, professional therapy Tel 07775 610480 Appointments in Grange 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 Crazy Pawz Groom Room is a new home based, fully equipped dog grooming salon in Kendal. One to one service to ensure your dog receives my undivided attention. Electrically operated bath and table for larger/older dogs. Full public liability insurance and dog first aid certificate. Located near Asda, do your shopping or have a coffee while your dog gets pampered. Call Debbie for an appointment 0777 310 4265

DOG WALKING

D O G WA L K I N G - S O C I A L I S AT I O N - PUPPY WALKING and other services available. KENNEL MAIDS Professional Pet Care. 015395 52099. 0776 176 7344 WWW.P4WS.CO.UK See us on Facebook.

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DRESSMAKER

JOLLY MOSH DRESSMAKING, clothing alterations, soft furnishings and curtain making. Large selection of fabrics available. Contact Joanne on 58804 jollymosh@live.co.uk

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

CLOCK & ANTIQUES RESTORER

T W Electrical (Cumbria) Ltd Electrical Contractors, Domestic, Commercial and Industrial, NICEIC Approved Contractor Free estimates given, Call 015395 59089 or 07702 792 916

COMPUTER SERVICE

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

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. COMPUTER HELP AT HOME. For computer problems or tutorials in plain English. Call Graham Brook a certified computer engineer on 015395 60868

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.

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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

RECLINING CHAIR Celebrity Grosvenor Twin Motor, Lift and Tilt. Colour: Rimini Green. Bought new 2009. £250 Tel: 07766 661732 '04 TOYOTA RAV4 XT3 4WD 3dr, Black, leather interior, VGC 71,000mls FSH £3,750ono Tel: 015395 58026

FURNITURE RESTORERS

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

FURNITURE REUPHOLSTERY

SITTING PRETTY Antique traditional and modern furniture re-upholstered locally by time served craftswoman. 20 years experience. Lesley Fursey 01229 480 638 www.sitting-pretty-ulverston.co.uk 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 mobile: 07796 674 861 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 35716 Dean Shaw Tidy Garden Service A Local, Friendly & Reliable Service Garden Maintenance, Hedge Cutting, Painting/Staining Gutter Cleaning, Power Washing, Small Tree Surgery, One-off Jobs, Weekly/Monthly Maintenance “Business built on Reputation” Call Dean on 015395 58136 or 07921 859 338

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, paving, fencing. 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 Get that garden sorted ready for spring! Excellent winter rates for garden clearance and renovation projects, fencing, planting and landscapes. Tel 0774 7788 370 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 Tree Stumps Removed GET A QUOTE ONLINE or call Peter on 01539 720441 www.Tree-Stumps-Removed.co.uk Tom and Sara’s Gardening Services Call 015395 36898 or 07432 500372 tomandsaragardening@gmail.com No job too small IAN SCOTT, Gardener Handyman for help with all your gardening and DIY jobs. Organised, practical and dependable. Tel: 015395 35120 Mob 07468 496317

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GARDEN SERVICES

THE LAWNMAN Specialist in fertilisation, weed and moss control, hollow tine aeration and scarification available. The Lawn Man 015395 38949 PAUL GIBBONS pruning, grass cutting, strimming, weeding. Tel 015395 58498 Mob 07908 843 714

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

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. HARD LANDSCAPING FEATURES created in wood, water and stone. Dry stone specialist. 20yrs experience. George Newton 07818 802 659 or 015395 30469

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

MASTIC ASPHALT

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

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

HEALTH & WELLBEING

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 Bubbly, mobile hairdresser and Mary Kay beauty consultant. Contact Andrea 32159

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

HEARING SERVICES

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

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. See us on Facebook

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

MOBILE HAIRDRESSER

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 Est. 2003 The local, professional and safe solution for deep cleaning of your oven, stove, hob or cooker hood etc CALL 01539 739622 www.ovencleaningservicesouthlakes.co.uk

IRONING

PAINTING & DECORATING

JOINERY

Lee Logan Ltd. Quality Painter & Decorator + Tiling. Reasonable rates. Tel: 07708 213079

IRONING by Lisa 015935 35422 or 07976 512487 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 T.CHAPLOW All aspects of joinery work undertaken. property maintenance and improvements. (01539) 720294 0772 305 8740

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

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 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

PHYSIOTHERAPY

NEW: HEALTH COACHING AND PHYSIOTHERAPY! Manage your health through coaching, expert diagnosis and effective therapeutic treatments. Sioelan Tjoa (MSc, MACP, AACP, HCPC). Chartered physiotherapist. 20+yrs experience. www.lakesphyio.co.uk , Grange Hotel. Tel: 0776 5064682

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.

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

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

REMEDIAL 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 Visits Available. www.grayrigge.com e-mail: info@grayrigge.com Take Care Injury Clinic specialising in sciatica treatment 015395 83592 www.albamaleaf.co.uk MASSAGE and Craniosacral therapy for back, neck and shoulder pain. Meg Henderson 015395 36298 www.meghendersontherapy.co.uk

REMOVALS Steele`s Removals ltd Local * National * International Secure Self- Storage 24hour access + Self-Drive Removal vans Storage facilities in Flookburgh 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

SITUATIONS VACANT CLEANING PERSONS WANTED TO WORK ON A SELF-EMPLOYED BASIS Saturdays & some Mondays & Fridays April to November Ideally suit semi-retired couple who works well as a team Transport essential, expected to work to 5*Standards and with minimal supervision Good Rates for PRACTICAL, WELL ORGANISED PERSONS CALL FOR MORE INFO Contact Christine on 015395 31385 or email chrissy.morris@btconnect.com

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 35654 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 07867 513 299 emilia.giffney@hotmail.co.uk 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 07846 846 807 and 015395 35667 Tuition provided by Experienced Teacher * Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning ages 8-11 * Lancaster Entrance Examination * English GCSE. Contact: 015395 63456 / 07980 351 521 Maths and Physics Tuition up to GCSE Level Tel 015395 59177

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

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 07783 802 192

info@grangenow.co.uk

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TO LET

YOGA

YOGA FOR ALL Become stronger, more flexible, relaxed and revitalised. Monday, 7-8.30 pm, Grange Methodist Hall. Newcomers welcome. Fully qualified and experienced teacher. Contact Cathy Lubelska, BWY Dip. REPs Level 3, on 015395 34377 or 0781 429 2266

FREE FOR SALE

Free for Sale next deadline Friday 17th April, subject to space. Single items max £200, in writing to our offices or e-mail info@grangenow.co.uk including your name and address iJoyride Exercise machine £80. Oxford Electronic Rope-pull exerciser £40. Long Reach electric hedge-cutter £35. Caravan Leveller £35. Electric Flymo £15. 58582 Upright piano free to collect. 58003 Rollator; 4-wheel walker w handbrakes, seat & carrier £80. Wardrobe, tall, white w 2 drawers £90. Solid beech kitchen stool, white £30. Solid beech bedside table, white w 1 drawer £30. 33108 TV aerial w clamps & cable £20. Hoover Turbo Vac w tools £10. Hoover 417E Cylinder Vac w box & tools, collector’s item £25. Vintage wooden fishing reel £8. Heavy duty steering wheel lock £5. 32101 Desk £20. Glazed Display Cabinet £70. 36646 Car roof box, grey w fittings & keys £25. Genuine Seat Alhambra dog guard £70. Genuine Skoda Octavia dog guard £50. 12 point crampons, Grivel & Camp Ice Trek £20ea. 0777 1199 497 Dishwasher white, as new still under warranty £125ono. 35875. Bureau £40ono. 35548 EKCO Heated Food Trolley incl 4 Pyrex dishes, warming cabinet, excellent cond £40. 34653 Men’s shoes; Loake, Barker, Church, Trickers, Kickers size 91/2-10 £25ea. 34866 TV Stand - Black/Silver glass, 3 Tier Oval, 39”x20” £25. Single pine bed & mattress, excellent cond, £45. Single Armchair, good cond, £30. 30682 Greenhouse, 8’x6’, free to collect from Flookburgh.07920 853 499 Sidney Buckley Watercolour Paintings, £100 ea. 07760 666 875 FLYMO electric mower, Micro Lite, 30cm cut, good cond £20. 34516 Wedgwood Dinner Service (8ppl), 60+pcs, good cond. £25. 33702 Infants High Chair, John Lewis. Scarcely used. £15. 32362 PC MONITOR 17" Hardly used. KTD, £30. 33484 Vintage Clothing, large selection of Men's 1930s/40s suits/hats/jackets, £200. 36923 Qualcast ‘Concorde 30’, Electric cylinder mower, as new. £25. 32101 Keyboard, CT-670 Casio. £75. 2x Terracotta chimney pots, 34”x12”. £30. 07756 514 333 Child’s ridgeback MX16 terrain bike, silver, 16” wheels, excellent cond. £70. 38996 Zanussi washing machine, as new, 7kg load, white. £100. 34163 Palram harmony greenhouse, 8’x6’, for collection. £150. 36465 Oak welsh dresser, £80. 2x Pine wardrobes, £70 ea. 35203

SITUATIONS VACANT

QUALITY OFFICES TO RENT

MAIN STREET, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS INITIAL ONE YEAR LEASE FROM £300 PER MONTH TEL: 015395 59300 FOR DETAILS VISIT WWW.SEL.CO.UK FOR INTERIOR VIEWS AND DIMENSIONS SITUATIONS VACANT

We are looking to recruit a Seasonal Gift Shop/Food Hall Sales Assistant for Sundays, holiday cover and to assist at busy times. Immediate start. Previous retail or sales experience required, along with excellent communication & organisation skills.

Assistant required for Dove Release at exclusive Wedding events etc.

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If you enjoy meeting people, are smart, conscientious and responsible and would like to be considered please request an application form by writing to The Staff Manager Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel,Grange-over-Sands, LA11 6QF or email admin@cartmel-racecourse.co.uk sarah@cartmel-racecourse.co.uk

South Lakeland Must be available for work at Weekends, good hourly rate for the right candidate Please call 07775 682563 for further information

Boarbank Hall Full Time/ Part Time This is an opportunity to join a successful team in an outstanding Nursing Home. The post holder will provide care to our residents, the successful candidate will have good communication skills and preferrable experience in care, although this is not necessary as full training will be provided. For an application pack please contact Elizabeth McConnell on 015395 32288 or e-mail manager@boarbankhall.org.uk

To apply please send your CV & covering letter to: Jillian Rouse Head of Visitor Services Holker Hall, Cark in Cartmel, Grange over Sands LA11 7PL Or email jillian@holker.co.uk

The Old Vicarage

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

SIGN SERVICES

HOME CARERS REQUIRED

Due to an increase in demand for our services as a provider for the elderly we now require experienced carers or caring individuals who wish to start a career Dueneed to an increase demand for ourSouth services Lakes as a in care. We carersinfor Grange, area provider for the elderly we now require experienced and weekend carers also required. carers or caring individuals who wish to start a career in care. We need carers for Grange, South lakes area You will need to becarers able also to drive and have access to and weekend required. your ownYou car.will need to be able to drive and have access to your own car.

9 Month Maternity Cover Contract for Senior Care Assistant Weekend & overtime pay Travel allowance for long distances Care experience essential To start 20th April 2015 May be extended Care Assistant 4 days per week Weekend & overtime pay Travel allowance for long distances NVQ training

further information grange now For | March 2014 please contact Charlotte Gregson

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Email:- homecare@brancasterhomecare.co.uk

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SELECT HIGHLY MOTIVATED TEAM PLEASE APPLY TO YARD 77, NO 4, HIGHGATE, KENDAL OR CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT ON 01539 739684 Email: homecare@brancasterhomecare.co.uk

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

Electrical Contractor and General Building • • • • • • • • • •

Electrical Installations Building Work Repairs & Maintenance Joinery Plumbing Free Tiling quotations Bathroom Fitting Friendly help Patios & Decking and advice Fibreglass Roofs Quick and clean work to a Renovations very high standard

JOINERY & BUILDING SERVICES

W.G. Brownlie Joinery & Building Contractors

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

Mark Walmsley Building & Joinery

• 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

email: wgbrownlie@talktalk.net

For enquiries and quotations contact:

Jerzy Borowski 07904 698 281

Joinery Contractor Joinery&&Building Building Contractor

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

SCRAP METAL COLLECTION

Scrap Metal Collector Steve Robinson

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

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

DOWS IAN BUCHAN WIN ar gu anteed

ship quality workman UPVC WINDOWS, DOORS, CONSERVATORIES, FASCIA SOFFITS ETC.

Call Grange 015395 32593 07971 698 541 lakes covering the south upvc in e nc rie pe 23 years ex

CARPENTRY & JOINERY

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

Mark offers a complete Builder & Joinery service

LTD.

- Renovation - Extensions - Loft Conversions - Doors - Kitchens - Staircases - Windows -

Mark 32126

Your local reliable roofing service

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

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

PAINTING & DECORATING

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

T: 015395 32135 M: 07747 145 766

PLASTERING, PLUMBING

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 To advertise in the Classifieds section call: 015394 22040 Prices start from as little as 28p per word +VAT info@grangenow.co.uk

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DRIVING SCHOOLS

PLUMBING & HEATING

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

Learners

Drive

A.TYSON

PLUMBING AND HEATING Over 20 years experience

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

• HIGH QUALITY • FRIENDLY SERVICE • • REASONABLE RATES •

Red Painting & Decorating

Cleaning out gutters. Tel: 07732 362 186

Corgi Registered

FREE ESTIMATES Tel: 015395 32761 Mob: 0796 7384114

Wareing & Son Plumbing & Heating Engineers

Locally established with over 40 years experience.

Tel: 34063 or 35425

Your local choice for all building & roofing work

5423

Fibreglass Flat Roofing System

Miniheat Ltd. Est. 1968

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

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

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

. LOG A N I.RQuality Joinery

015395 32053

Adrian A. Turner Ltd Plumbing & Heating Engineer

Mobile: 07712 556904

T: 015395 34775 M: 07821 813 062

H2O AAT

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

D.J. Marwood

All aspects of building work undertaken. Extensions, plastering, tiling etc. Over 30 years experience. No VAT on labour (015395) 33530 or 07754 439 694

Des Irwin 015395 36288 07771 636 842

9 Westcliffe Gardens, Grange over Sands

ROOFING

07764 609 387 / 015395 58126

Moor Lane, Flookburgh

www.southlakesstorage.co.uk

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR From individual sockets to full rewires

Over 25 years experience in domestic and industrial flat roofing

The local service you can rely on

Repairs, strip and recovers and overlays, Insulation specialists, Long term warranties, Thermographic surveys, Consultancy

TAXIS

01524 730666 07772 884690

www.westmorlandflatroofing.co.uk

ASPHALT ROOFING

Mastic asphalt, Flat roofs, Valley gutters, Balconies, Flooring & Paving

J.R.Ellwood Ltd. 015395 68306

Tony Hudson

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

LOCKSMITH The o Locksmnly it based inhs Grange

216602

CAR SERVICING & REPAIRS

DAVID ROCKLIFFE GENERAL BUILDING LTD

All aspects of decorating including wallpapering

Caravan & Boat Storage

Tel: 015395 30370

A Star Taxis

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

NOW WITH TWO CARS

Mobile: 07805 862 658

LANDSCAPING

office@miniheat.co.uk

& Building Services No VAT on labour

Discounts for O.A.Ps Great prices for interior work or external staining

No Call Out Fee Prompt, friendly service

Hodgson Builders

STORAGE

SECURE SELF STORAGE

Gas Central Heating & Bathroom Installer

Defensive

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

PAINTING & DECORATING

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

015395 33515

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

ECONOMICAL TAXIS LTD P & J BUSHELL

SEAPORTS, STATIONS AND AIRPORTS

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

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

015395 31096

ACCOUNTANCY AND BUSINESS ADVICE Accountants and Business Advisers Whether you require start up advice, help with your year-end accounts, help with your Self-Assessment or a full on-going bookkeeping and support service, we can help you.

015395 36163 www.bfmsltd.co.uk

3 Lowther Gardens, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 7EX