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Editor Letter

Contents

Reflecting that we are well into Summer, the mag this month is full of exciting things to do, places to go and new activities to try. Make the most of what’s on offer by checking out the feature on Summer Fun to be found in the centre pages.

Let’s hope it’s ice cream all round by the time you read this edition.

As always we have loved putting the paper together. As each edition passes the paper connects with more and more local people providing ever stronger connections between different individuals and groups within the local community.

IS YOUR BUSINESS LISTED?

Last month we launched a new website and many businesses now have a free page on there - why not get your business listed. Think of it as a ‘yellow pages for Dalton and Ulverston.’

NEW - JOBS SECTION ON THE WEBSITE

We are delighted to offer a free advert on the jobs page on the new website to every business who advertises their jobs in this paper. So if you have a vacancy to fill why not get in touch and remember you’ll go on the jobs page for free as part of the package.

If you have just finished your exams as my daughter has, well congratulations and well done. The school holidays will soon be here so get out there and most the most of what’s around you.

Our next deadline is July 14th. Please send in your news, events, club reports, adverts, society news, arts and music updates, and anything else you would like to share with your local community. Dalton and Ulverston Now is an easy one stop shop for connecting with everyone in the immediate area.

As always, we look forward to hearing from you.

Chris

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Mountain Rescue Charity Walk

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Dalton lads selected for Invictus Games Toronto 2017

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Business Summer Social Event at Abbey House

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10 Cubs cleaning up Bardsea Beach 14 Summer Fun Feature 19 Ellie Chaney Artist of the month 27 Sport’s Day, A Summer Production, several competitions and even their own carnival Newton School 27 Penny Bridge CE Academy cyclocross

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18 ARTS AND MUSIC 22 NATURE & WILDLIFE 24 WHATS ON 26 SPORTS 27 SCHOOLS 28 FAITH & WORSHIP 30 CLUBS & SOCIETIES

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Over recent weeks, the Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service has been working hard to recruit on-call firefighters for 38 stations across the county to operate alongside professional full time firefighters in frontline situations.

Successful candidates need no experience, can be male or female but must be motivated and able to pass the required physical tests to assess fitness levels. They will be fully trained to save lives. On average, there will be a call out two or three times a week which may last a couple of hours.

Harry Denney, 19, from Kendal, followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the fire service. He started as an apprentice a year ago and for five months has been at Ulverston station, in the Ellers. It is staffed by regular and on-call firefighters with two fire engines based on site. It serves 11,500 people in Ulverston, 5000 more in the surrounding villages and towns and covers a rural area of around 10,000 hectares, equivalent to 10,000 international rugby union fields!

Harry said, “It is a fantastic long term career with many opportunities to develop new skills, serve the community, save life and protect property.”

What is a fire fighter’s training like?

“Full time recruits complete a 14 week intense training course; learning core skills, wearing breathing apparatus, learning scientific knowledge of fires and building construction, water delivery,

ladder skills, road traffic collisions, swift water rescue training and a working at height course.

On-call recruits complete a 2 week training course developed on drill nights once a week, and attend specialist courses. An on-call firefighter is a part time post and the individual may do an everyday job as well, but is required to respond to emergencies, at a moment’s notice.

Training is ongoing and scheduled into our daily routines.”

Do fire stations still have poles?

“Ulverston and Kendal fire stations do not have a pole but Barrow, Carlisle East and West, Penrith, Whitehaven and Workington do.”

At what age can you become a fire fighter?

“You must be 18 years of age or older.”

Are there any women fire fighters?

“We have a female firefighter on our watch and numbers are increasing in the service.”

What does your job involve?

“Fighting fires is only part of our job. We attend all sorts of incidents eg;

Road traffic collisions, Animal rescues, Height rescues, Water rescues, Hazardous materials, Special service calls Incident response unit (dealing with CBRNE incidents – chemical, biological, radiation, nuclear, explosives), high volume pump (dealing with water incidents, flooding)and working with other services.”

Harry added, “When we aren’t attending incidents, we serve the community by conducting safe and well visits and different training courses.”

What do your family think about you putting your life in danger to save others?

“Because my father is in the fire service he knows how well trained I am to deal with risks and tackle different situations.

He is very proud of what I have achieved. My mother says I have chosen the career that suits me, working with and protecting the public.”

The Cumbria fire and rescue service motto is preventing, protecting, responding.

How does your regular daily routine reflect this motto?

“We help the community prevent fires by conducting Safe and Well visits in people’s

Chrissy Tait MCIPD Director chrissy.tait@turnstonehr.com 07725 735581 Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) will be contacting you in the near future to arrange to undertake a Safe & Well visit. Contacting people will be undertaken either by calling on the phone or delivering a Safe and Well calling card asking for you to contact us.

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How will the Blue Light Hub being built in Daltongate benefit the fire service?

“Joining all the emergency services together in one building will allow them to work more effectively with joint training, more training facilities, space and co-operation. I think the Blue Light Hub will provide an enhanced emergency service.

Equally, it will benefit the community because it will have rooms which can be booked for various community events.”

Free home safety visits are available to every household.

Call 0800 358 4777 for advice.

Safe and Well visit

Are you without an in-house HR expert and in need of advice and support?

Turnstone HR is a team of 3 CIPD-qualified HR professionals, carrying out different and complementary roles, making us one of the largest HR consultancies in the county. Whatever your HR needs, we can offer the complete package.

homes to check smoke alarms are working, replace or fit them free of charge if required. We impart crucial knowledge to help prevent fires starting.

We provide Road Traffic Awareness training helping to protect drivers and keep them safe on the road. Heart Start sessions teach groups basic life support.

There is always 24hour fire cover with rapid response.”

The visit will still involve a fire safety education and checking of smoke alarms, however will now include a ‘light touch’ health questionnaire to identify people that could benefit from further support in relation to: Falls Prevention in the home Smoking Cessation assistance Alcohol Reduction Assistance Social Wellbeing CFRS is delivering these Safe and Well visits to help our health partners to help more people live a full and independent life in their own home with some support where needed.

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Please register your details with Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service on our Free phone number:

0800 358 4777 or alternatively email: hart@cumbria.gov.uk

Operating hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm – voicemail is available outside these hours.

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Mountain Rescue Charity Awareness Walk On 15th July two volunteer team members of the Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team (DFMRT), Will Reed and Tom Fairchild, plan to walk the span of the Team’s large operational area from Walney Island, in the south, to the summit of Harter Fell, at the top of the Duddon Valley.

They will pass through Askam, Kirkby in Furness, Foxfield and Seathwaite, a total distance of 47 km. The purpose is to raise awareness of both DFMRT and Mountain Rescue in general. Will and Tom both live in the local area and have been members of the team for around two years. Tom works as an Engineer and Will is an Outdoor Tutor.

The team’s base at Foxfield will be open to members of the public from 11am to 1pm on the day, to coincide with the walkers passing through. Other team members will be on hand to show the team’s equipment, vehicles and control centre, with entertainment for all the family.

DFMRT was formed in 2003, when the Furness and Millom rescue teams combined. On average it has about 35 callouts a year, ranging from locating missing or vulnerable people on the fells, rescues of those injured in any inaccessible places, to helping the North West Ambulance Service access remote places. DFMRT is made up of 40

voluntary members from all walks of life, providing a free emergency service for those in need - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

If you would like to support this venture you can visit DFMRT at Foxfield on the day or make a donation via the following link: https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/ dfmrt For further details of the Team and how you could support it visit www.dfmrt.org. uk or their Facebook page www.facebook. com/DuddonandFurnessMRT

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Left: Kevin Kell Below: Charlie Walker

Dalton lads selected for Invictus Games Toronto 2017 Army Sergeant Kevin Kell and double amputee Charlie Walker have been chosen to represent the UK at the Invictus Games Toronto 2017.

Kevin, who lives in Dalton,has been in the army since 1995 and is coping with multiple medical conditions. As well as having a traumatic brain injury, psychological illness and a hearing impairment, he has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. Added to this, he lost his wife to cancer last year.

However, training for the Invictus Games golf tournament, when it is simply himself playing against a ball, offers him a release of emotions and relieves stress since it takes him away from the wider world.

He hopes the Games will provide him with the opportunity to socialise with others who have been in a similar situation so increasing his confidence in social situations, and he also hopes to inspire his young daughter as she grows up.

“I want her to know that, no matter what life throws about you, you can rise above it,” he said.

Charlie Walker, originally from Dalton will achieve competing in the Invictus Games for a third time as a member of the Wheelchair Basketball and Wheelchair Rugby teams. He will also coach the Sitting Volleyball team.

The former pupil of Dalton St Marys C of E Primary, Dowdales Senior School and Barrow Sixth Form College had both his legs amputated after contracting meningitis and believes sport is a vital part of his recovery process.

“It gives me a sense of purpose, a reason to set new higher goals: it keeps me physically fit and mentally strong,” said Charlie.

“The other reasons are harder to quantify but being selected lets me know that I haven’t been forgotten and gives me a chance to be with a military team again. Having competed and coached before, I believe I can help others achieve their goals.”

Charlie now lives in Retford but his parents still live in Dalton.

In recognition of the support given to him by Help for Heroes, mum Edith and dad Charles are now active volunteers for the Charity in Cumbria and hope to have a stand for the charity at the Cumbria Steam Gathering at the end of July.

The Invictus Games Toronto 2017 will take place from 23th to 30th September.

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Popular Charity Walk to raise money for the Hospice. There was also a special event in 2014 where men took part too.

The St Mary’s Walk to Remember is back due to popular demand. The event is taking place on Friday 7th July, 8pm, where hundreds of walkers will come together to raise as much money as possible.

For ten years, since the inaugural walk in 2007, ladies have been taking to the streets

On the night, walkers will get a chance to warm up and run through various exercises, with Clare Tonkin from Ulverston Leisure Centre. A retail stall and face painting will also be on offer.

Cumberland Building Society is sponsoring the event and tickets are £10 for adults and £5 for 8-18 year olds.

Summer Afternoon Tea with VOCE...

Don’t miss the Summer Afternoon Tea Dance with the popular quartet, special guests ‘Voce’, on 6th of August, 3pm til late.

Taking place at The Tepee, Gleaston Village Green.

Tickets £10 including glass of Prosecco, Afternoon Tea & Entertainment. No bar, byod.

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Ulverston leads the way in breastfeeding scheme SLDC’s new project, the ‘Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme’, is to be extended to other areas after a successful trial in Ulverston.

Cafes and restaurants were keen to get involved by displaying a sticker and sharing information with their staff and volunteers about why it is important to support breastfeeding mums.

Breastfeeding has many benefits for mums and babies, not least because the antibodies in breast milk protect babies against many childhood illnesses, and mums need to be able to feed their babies when they are out and about.

Although it is illegal to ask a woman to stop breastfeeding in a public place such as a cafe, shop or on public transport, many mums are worried about negative attitudes if they feed their babies in public, even though once they try it, most mums find people don’t even notice.

As Alison Coward, SLDC’s Public Protection Officer, says “For a new mum, breastfeeding in public can be a daunting task but the more support communities can offer, the easier it becomes.”

To join the Breastfeeding Friendly scheme, business owners must sign a declaration agreeing that they and their staff will support a breastfeeding mother on their premises, offering a seat and a glass of water where possible.

A register of local businesses that have joined the scheme so far is held at www.southlakeland.gov.uk/ breastfeedingfriendly For more information and to join the scheme please email betterhealth@ southlakeland.gov.uk or call 01539 733 333.

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Helping families learn to live well with dementia

Hello there. My name is Lin Weathers and I would like to tell you about a support service I have just launched in Ulverston, for families of people who have a loved one with dementia.

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The Furness Branch of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is holding its annual Summer Social Event at Abbey House Hotel on Monday 10 July 2017.

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Imagine a gorgeous summer evening networking out on the terrace at Abbey House Hotel, … that’s what our Summer Social Event is all about – absolutely mixing business with pleasure. You will receive a glass of wine on arrival, followed by complimentary coffee and canapés.

coming in to the area, it is vital that small businesses have the chance to meet and discuss opportunities. This is why we don’t restrict our events to FSB members only – it is so important for our members to engage with some of the larger businesses too. So do come along and enjoy this relaxing but nevertheless important event.”

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Chair of the FSB Furness Branch, Phil Collier, said: “We always look forward to our Summer Social Event and past years have seen good numbers of local FSB members and non-members alike, joining together to talk business in relaxing surroundings.

“With the high levels of investment

As always entry is FREE and, as at all of their events, they warmly welcome non-FSB members to join them.

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2nd Ulverston Scout Group kicked off their conservation project to clean up and look after Bardsea Beach early June. Despite terrible weather during the week the Cubs persevered. Aged between 8 and 10, they scoured nearly a mile of beach for litter and debris washed up by the sea.

Beavers and Scouts joined in as well, ranging in age from 6 to 14.

Photo: from previous Walney Beach Clean L to R: Zachary, Noah, Isaac, Emma, Jessica and Phillip.

L to R: Joshua, Tony Fitzgerald (North Walney NNR beach litter picking project), Philip, Noah, Isaac, Craig Bangham (Cub Scout Leader), Jessica, Steve Benn (Natural England), Emma and Zachary

The aim of the project extends beyond getting the beach cleaned however, as Cub Scout Leader Amanda Seago, explains: “In undertaking this project we are building the cubs’ awareness of this issue and conservation more widely. It will also reinforce our ethos of contributing to the community in which we live. As a local scout group, we want the children to feel a sense of pride and ownership in keeping this section of Bardsea foreshore clean, both now and in the future”. Group Scout Leader Gavin Knott, has committed to a regular clean-up of the beach by the beavers, cubs and scouts over the coming year.

Steve Benn, Senior Reserve Manager for Natural England who led the initial trial on Walney Beach with the Scout group, said: “I’m so encouraged by this initiative. Last season at North Walney National Nature Reserve, the cubs did a great job collecting almost 200kg in just four 1 hour sessions.

They are a credit to their families, schools and cub groups”.

Balloons, cotton buds (please do not flush them down the toilet!), plastic bags and

plastic containers are just some of the litter issues. Steve continued “Thousands of cotton bud sticks are collected from our beaches around Morecambe bay. A wide range of marine animals really suffer and die as a result of our litter habit. The cubs saw a pipefish at Walney that was washed ashore tangled up with marine litter. Many more marine animals that live some distance away from land under the sea are also seriously impacted and many die.”

The cubs seem to enjoy it as well, as Eleanor Bangham, 10 put it: “It’s just like a big treasure hunt, but means it will make it safer for us to play on the beach in future as well as making it better for the animals that live here.”

The project is supported by South Lakeland District Council, who kindly loaned litterpickers and other beach-cleaning essentials, and offered to pick up everything that is collected. If anyone is interested in getting involved with Second Ulverston Scouts, or with supporting this particular initiative, please visit susg.org or email knottnet@aol.com.

More parking for the Lantern Festival

As reported in the previous issue, the finale of this year’s Lantern Festival will not be held in Ford Park, but will be more of a ‘street party’ in the town centre. However, Ford Park is getting involved by offering parking on the

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evening, weather permitting. Because

Swan Street won’t be closed off this year,

people will be able to enter and leave this car parking area when they want, instead

of having to wait for street closures to end.

A Lick of Paint at the Brewery

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Workmen were spotted recently sprucing up the paintwork on the cottages facing Brewery Street. While this is a welcome improvement for the approach into town, the rest of the buildings lie untouched over two years after planning permission was given for a ‘supermarket’. Concerns have also been expressed over the security of the site, with reports of young people finding ways into this unsafe area. Robinsons have previously said that they are waiting for the economy to improve before going ahead with the development of the site which ceased operating as a brewery in 1991.

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BOOK REVIEWS Dry Stone Walls History and Heritage

by Angus JL Winchester Amberley Publishing 2016 £14.99 from Suttons Books ISBN: 9781445651484

Sailors to Seadogs Dry stone walls are such a part of our landscape here that we tend to take them for granted, but this fascinating book helps us non-experts to look at them with new eyes.

The author tries to answer the questions of how we can try to date walls, who built them and why.

Although different areas of the UK are covered, there is plenty of local interest since the focus is on northern England which has one of the

highest concentrations of dry stone walls. The book traces the history of these walls from medieval times to the great era of wall-building in the 18th and 19th centuries, when enclosures of common land led to the straight, regular ‘parliamentary’ walls which cross the Lakeland fells today.

Illustrated by maps and high-quality photographs, it looks at how walls functioned as part of the hill-farming system, and covers regional variations

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and different types of wall, such as the wide ‘consumption’ walls built to use up stone cleared from fields. By also including information on features like sheepfolds, washfolds, bields, pinfolds, ‘hogg holes’, bee boles and gateposts and the glimpses of the past they reveal, this book encourages us to take a closer look at walls while we are out and about, and to think about their longgone builders.

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Low Sizergh Barn is looking for home, school or allotment growers who have an overabundance of fresh produce and want to avoid wasting any of their harvest by bringing spare fruit, veg, herbs or flowers to them. And it doesn’t have to be huge amounts, it could just be a couple of cabbages.

In exchange for your lovely produce Low Sizergh Barn will give you a gift card, which means a well-deserved break from digging and the chance to enjoy a treat from the farm shop shelves or a cuppa and a slice in the café.

It’s a great way for local shops like Low Sizergh to source even more fresh, seasonal produce that’s grown right on our doorstep.

And there are other benefits to the scheme too; - cutting down on garden wastage and

seeing even mis-shaped vegetables put to good use - food miles kept low and no chemical sprays on the veg with their growers’ agreement - hand grown crops are often far more exciting than commercial crops.

If you would like to get involved as a grower, you can let Low Sizergh know by calling Rachel on 015395 60426 or email rachel@lowsizerghbarn.co.uk.

Please note that Low Sizergh may occasionally have to say no to your produce. If they already have high quantities of something they will politely refuse to avoid any unnecessary food waste – Rachel is their key contact, and she is happy for you to email or ring to check.

Full details of how the scheme works on www.lowsizerghbarn.co.uk/cropfor-the-shop/

Elmhurst nearing completion

Former Ulverston Mayor Mark Wilson has been pleased to see the building work at Elmhurst Care Home nearing its completion. One of Mark’s last functions as Mayor was to assist with a makeover of the Sensory Garden Walk at Elmhurst together with Manager Julie Lowery, Ulverston in Bloom volunteer, residents and staff volunteers.

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A Grand Day Out at the Shows The summer agricultural shows are still a highlight of the local rural calendar, and open a window on the farming world. Originally started to improve animal husbandry and breeding, they offer a close-up view of the finest sheep, cattle and other livestock in the area. The shows also encourage country handicrafts and produce, and nowadays each has its own flavour and different attractions for all ages. Here is a selection of the summer shows, any or all of which make a great day out.

Wednesday 26th July Ulverston & North Lonsdale Show Running since 1838 and now at Urswick, this large show is always hugely popular. Alongside the livestock, horticulture and craft competitions, it offers exotic poultry and rabbits, pet shows, showjumping and much more, with free buses from Ulverston and Barrow.

When you are a child, the summer holidays seem to stretch forever, and for parents they can sometimes seem endless as well! Not everyone goes away in the long break, so this issue looks at some of the children’s holiday activities available in this wonderful part of the world. From a whole week’s outdoor adventure course organised by YMCA or the leisure centre to free events in local visitor attractions, there’s plenty of opportunity for children to get out and about in the fresh air.

If you go to the shore, though, remember the recent rescue at Arnside and don’t go way out on the sands when the tide is coming in. You can easily find out what the tide is doing by just putting ‘tide times ulverston’ into google, saving yourself guesswork and worry. Let’s hope the weather obliges!

Wednesday 2nd August Cartmel Agricultural Show In its beautiful setting, Cartmel Show still has its roots firmly in the agricultural and rural community, and is the perfect place for a traditional country show.

Saturday 19th August Rusland Valley Horticultural Show The rather different Rusland Show started in 1871 as a small flower show and plant sale. Now it has expanded, and alongside marquees of home produce, crafts, children’s competitions and horticulture, you can enjoy the unique Lakeland sports of hound-trailing and fell-running.

Saturday 26th August Millom & Broughton Agricultural Show Shining a light on rural life and skills, this show is also a must if you want to see Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling, a sport like no other.

Saturday 2nd September Lowick and District Agricultural Society Show Round off the summer with another traditional country show, in the fine setting of Lowick Bridge.

Another look at two old favourites, Grizedale & Fell Foot The former private estates of Grizedale Hall and Fell Foot are nowadays open to the public, and offer a whole range of activities for either an action-packed or relaxing day out. Grizedale is famous for its vertiginous Go Ape course and challenging mountain bike trails, but you don’t have to be super-fit to enjoy the woods. For a start, along with a choice of mountain bikes, they now have electric bikes for hire so the slightly less athletic can still have a cycling adventure. Children under 10 need no longer be left out if their older siblings are swinging like Tarzan since the Tree Top Junior is specially designed for any child taller than 1m. If you enjoy zip wires but not wobbly obstacles high above the ground, you can try the Zip-Trekking Adventure, 7 tandem back-to-back zip wires for over 13’s. On Tuesdays in the school holidays (starting 25th July ending 29th August) there are free drop in ‘Wild Things’ sessions, 11 am – 3 pm for children. The various permanent and temporary exhibitions are also free, and you can find out what the German officers had for breakfast when Grizedale was a WWII POW camp. One handy tip: remember your number plate since 14

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you pay for parking as you leave, and you need to know your own number to avoid paying for someone else!

Electric bikes for a great day out

For anyone over 14 years, Grizedale Mountain Bikes in Grizedale Forest has electric mountain bikes - pedalling up those Cumbria hills has never been easier. Visit their sister shop Velo Bikes Ulverston to hire an electric road bike and enjoy the new Morecambe Bay Bike route.

grizedalemountainbikes.co.uk 01229 860335 and velobikes.co.uk

The National Trust’s Fell Foot Park

is a local favourite for fine weather picnics, paddling and swimming. At the moment work is underway to build a new water sports base but this only affects day boat launching which is not available this summer. You can still relax on the lake shore, hire rowing boats (and kayaks in the school holidays), let your children loose in the play area and have a cuppa in the elegant former boathouse. The park hosts a

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free Parkrun every Saturday morning and free Nordic walking taster sessions on Fridays at 11 am, while if swimming is your thing on Sunday July 23rd and Sunday July 27th Sleeker Swim are organising Open Water Swim Events.

Later on in the summer, a day out like no other will be the All England Stone Skimming Championship on 19th August 10 am – 4 pm.

For those wanting an evening with a difference, on Fridays in August at 8 pm the park is holding Beer, Bats and Bangers nights where you can learn about bats and then enjoy a pop-up bar. (£5 pp, under 16’s free). Another handy parking tip: it’s free at Fell Foot if you are a National Trust member, but please note parking on the verge outside the park wall might lead to a fixed penalty notice.

www.sleekerswim.co.uk Open Water Swim Events

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Swarthmoor Hall a place to really relax

Visit the Barn Café,

Miss the crowds and traffic queues this summer and travel only a short distance from Ulverston to the quieter and slower pace of life at Swarthmoor Hall. Take a whole lazy day, or a few hours for yourself, your family, or with a friend, and do whatever you enjoy the most. Learn about the Hall’s fascinating history. Idle away an hour or two in the cafe’s garden with its delicious light meals,

cakes and ice creams - all made locally, or on site. Stroll around its beautiful gardens. Or browse in our new small shop. And if you can’t bear to go - as sometimes it’s too good to leave - book a room for a night and stay.

We are offering all Ulverston Now readers 10% discount on café meals and entry tickets until the end of August. To receive your discount bring a copy of this article with you.

Cumbria Crystal Cumbria Crystal is the last remaining luxury crystal manufacturer in the UK. Enjoy a rare opportunity to see inside a working crystal factory and watch the artisans blowing liquid glass at 1250 degrees and then hand-cut it with intricate designs using ageold techniques. The company is famous internationally for producing the highest quality crystal and bespoke luxury collections for many designers.

We are offering all Ulverston Now readers a 10% discount on café meals and entry tickets until the end of August. Bring this with you or Quote UN1.

You may have seen its products featured in Downton Abbey, James Bond and Poldark (or even in the new Bentley Bentayga Mulliner!).

House: SWARTHMOOR HALL Sat & Sun 1.30pm - 4.30pm Swarthmoor Hall Lane Ulverston LA12 0JQ Mon-Fri 10.30am - 4.30pm t: 01229 583204 The Barn Café: e: info@swarthmoorhall.co.uk 7 days a week 10.30am - 4.30pm www.swarthmoorhall.co.uk Gardens Open all year

An amazing and rare educational opportunity for all ages. Weekend workshops available.

Glass Blowing Monday to Friday 9.00 to 4.15. Free, no booking necessary.

Factory Outlet Monday to Saturday 9.00 to 5.00, Sunday 10.00 to 4.00

www.cumbriacrystal.com 01229 584 400

New Electric Bike Showroom Open Now At Velo Ulverston Electric Assisted Bikes Available To Hire

Summer at Ulverston Leisure Centre The leisure centre has just released its summer holiday programme, packed with activities for youngsters. An ideal start to the holidays is the free Community Games Day on Sunday 23rd July, 12.00 – 5.00 pm. Families and people of all ages and abilities are welcome to drop in and try a whole range of sports and games including Toddler Soccer, Spinning, Boot Camp, Tennis, Hockey, Badminton, Rounders, Football, Rugby, Cricket, American

Football, Cycling, Tri-Golf and Adapted Cycling. For a small charge, you can even have a go with a sumo suit. There will also be a Family Fun-Time Swim (1.00 – 2.00 pm) and a Water Work-Out (14+ 2.00 – 2.45 pm) at the pool.

For details of the whole summer programme please go to the website or pop in and pick up an information sheet.

www.better.org.uk, 01229 581123

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Getting away from it all under canvas

The Canal Gala Returns Make a note in your diaries for the annual UCRG SUMMER GALA: Sunday, July 16th 11am - 3pm.

There will be lots to do and see, including the ever popular crockery smashing! Attractions will include Captain Jack and her men from the Lancaster Canal Group, the Rotary Club with their coconut shy, and The Hearts of Oak. There will also be the lovely cake stall, tombola, the stocks, crafts, Shed 1 Gin, charity stalls, community groups, face-painting, various games and refreshments including teas, coffees and burgers. A print by Lloyd Hopkinson, a triple box of Shed 1 Gin, vouchers from Bluebell & Ivy, The Stan Laurel Pub, and Nail Port have already been donated as raffle prizes, and there will be more to follow!

If you are able to volunteer some time, donate tombola prizes or bake some cakes please contact UCRG and let them know to make this bigger and better than ever.

If you would like to have a pitch (bring your own stall/gazebo) please contact Zoe at webadmin@ulverstoncrg.co.uk.

Rates are £20 for businesses and £10 for charities.

Please check their Facebook page for updates about this and our other events.

If you’re thinking about a camping holiday but aren’t sure it’s for you, then Ulverston has the ideal place to practise putting up a tent and sleeping in it safe in the knowledge that you’re not miles away from home.

For those who like the simple life while still being near a pub which does food when cooking on a camp stove loses its charm.

Children should enjoy the adventurous playground and pond to splash around in at Eskdale’s Fisherground, which has the added benefit of a halt on the La’al Ratty for a trip to Ravenglass and beyond without a car.

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Not everyone knows that tucked away at Sandhall is Priory View Campsite, a small peaceful spot where it’s hard to believe you’re only a stone’s throw from GSK. This is a friendly campsite with basic facilities, and of course it’s only a short walk from the Bay Horse if you fancy a drink.

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Outside Ulverston, there are so many campsites, ranging from the no-frills to those with multiple facilities, that it’s hard to single any out. Among Furness people, Black Beck Farm Campsite at Bouth and Turner Hall Farm up the Duddon Valley are favourites.

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For those who love horses, what could be better than staying at Cumbria Heavy Horses in the Whicham valley near Millom, whose campsite has also been recommended for its tranquillity and beautiful views. Wherever you go, remember not to take barbeques inside your tent on chilly evenings!

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Stress-free walks Family walks in the Lakes are a great idea in theory, but the practice can involve arguments over wrong turnings and maps falling to bits in the rain.

To avoid this, you can always join one of the many guided walks organised by the Lake District National Park, where an expert leader will make sure you don’t get lost. Some of the walks are hard, full day hikes for experienced walkers who can tackle Helvellyn easily, but some are designed especially for families. All you have to do is visit the website, look at the list of walks and choose the one you fancy. Walks that might appeal are the ‘Steam to the Hills’ on 3rd August, where

you will take the La’al Ratty to Eskdale Green and walk back over Muncaster Fell, the ‘Eskdale Family Wander’ (including a tour of Eskdale Mill) on 9th August, and on 12th August ‘My First Fell’, a Bowness family walk up Brantfell. The National Park asks that you wear suitable walking boots, bring food and drink and also have a warm top and waterproofs handy, since the weather can change very quickly.

Book online, ring or just turn up at the meeting point. www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/events 08452720004

A Working Day Out Although holidays are a time to relax, sometimes a parent might want to get out with their teenagers and do something active and useful. Rusland Horizons, who are working to restore and maintain the environment of the Rusland Valley, run Practical Conservation Volunteer Work Parties on the second Wednesday of every month from 9 am until 4 pm. (12th July and 9th August this summer). Teenagers are welcome if they are accompanied by a responsible adult, and this is a great opportunity for a 16

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young person who might be considering a career in conservation to meet likeminded people and get their hands dirty.

The volunteers meet at the National Park Southern Office, Lane Ends, Haverthwaite LA12 8AB. Booking is essential, or visit their website and go to ‘What’s On, Activities and Events’.

www.ruslandhorizons.org

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Paddle Boarding

Furness Tradition Ulverston 7th to 9th of July

Enjoy a weekend of fabulous folk music, events, dance, storytelling and much more.

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Photo: Lake District Paddle Boarding

If you aren’t interested in mainstream sports, or you simply want to try something completely different, then Paddle Boarding could be your thing.

Lake District Paddle Boarding is Cumbria’s first and only dedicated Stand up Paddleboarding (SUP) provider.

The main objective of the sport is to lie, kneel or stand on a paddleboard, in an attempt to surf across open water. The sport has been

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described as ‘the most popular outdoor activity among first time participants’.

Ulverston 14th to 16th of July.

SUP provides introductory Paddle boarding lessons, downwind trips and paddle board tours.

Put your vintage clothes on and take part in a festival of retro music, food, dance, cinema, cars, motorcycles, and the Velo Retro old school cycling events.

So if you want to try something unique this summer, what are you waiting for? Try Paddle Boarding!

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Open Air Theatre at Brantwood This year the ever popular touring company, Illyria, returns to Brantwood with two classic productions – Shakespeare’s “A Comedy of Errors” on Tuesday 25th July and Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Emperor’s New Clothes” on Tuesday 22nd August. The performances take place in Brantwood’s scenic lakeside meadow, and Terrace Café Chef Ben Willan will be preparing some delicious pre-theatre food for the event. Drinks will also be available before and during the performance.

Gates open at 6pm and the performance starts at 7pm. Please bring your own seating or rug. Performances will go ahead whatever the weather so come prepared! Coniston Launch is providing a ferry service to Brantwood for both shows, and boat places need to be pre-booked through Brantwood.

Theatre tickets are now available from Brantwood, or online

www.illyria.uk.com 015394 41396.

Lots more ice cream at Old Hall Farm Ice cream lovers will be pleased to hear that the farm’s owner Charlotte Sharphouse has invested in a new 22 tub ice cream refrigerator for the vintage dairy. She has also been busy researching new flavours, and while firm favourites like Choc Orange Jaffa and Salted Caramel will still be on offer, this year will see new taste sensations.

These will include ice creams inspired by chocolate bars and traditional desserts, as well as passionfruit, white chocolate and raspberry, blackcurrant, bubblegum and even Prosecco flavours.

The ice cream is made from the farm’s herd of Jersey cows, and visitors will now be able to see all the steps from ‘cow to cone’. Local school classes have already been taken on a tour to learn about where their delicious treat comes from, and the

farm hopes to expand on this, welcoming enquiries from schools and groups.

Ice cream can be eaten come rain or shine at the farm, with picnic benches in the sunshine and a brand new covered seating and eating area complete with cosy blankets to keep you warm if it’s wet.

Access to the Chicken Shed Tea Room, Charlotte’s Ice Cream Parlour, Milk Bar and Gift Shop is free, and children can also enjoy the pedal tractors and straw filled play barn. Farm admission prices for guided tours, meeting animals and viewing the collection of vintage farm machinery are; Adults £8.25; children (315) £5.75 (under 3’s go free); family ticket (2 Adults and up to 3 children) just £27.00!

Senior £6.50.

For information and opening hours visit www.oldhallfarmbouth.com.

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ART & MUSIC

4 Best of the

U.V.H.S. magnificent in concert with Royal Marines

July

Saturday 8th Furness Tradition Present - Big Merry Neet - Coronation Hall 7.30pm - £17 / £12 Furness Tradition promotes the traditional music, dance and folk arts of South Lakeland and celebrates all of the above with an annual festival throughout town.

This massive event at the Coro features festival artists,Tumbling Tom Big Band and Callers. This is where dance, music, song and stories all come together on three stages. All of the festival in one place for one big party.

Photo: Jodie Gilles - photos from 2016 concert

Ulverston Victoria High School’s joint concert with the Royal Marines band proved to be hugely popular, in a brilliant night at the Coronation Hall.

The concert was split into three segments, with the well renowned school band, which currently rank in the top 10 school wind bands in the country, opening the event.

The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines then got a chance to showcase their unprecedented talents, before the concert concluded with a joint effort between the two.

In a night which was filled with a great sense of pride, the Royal Marines band were also represented by four former Ulverston Victoria High School pupils, further epitomising what a wonderful job, Head of Music, Richard Buttler has done.

Amongst those former pupils, is Ruth Tarr, who has just passed through the RM School of Music, joining the Plymouth Band as solo violinist. Tarr mesmerised the Coronation Hall with an exquisite solo of theme tune from Schindler’s List.

As well as people from yesteryear providing a nostalgic feel to the night,

Saturday 8th Printmaking Meets Words Parish Rooms - 10.30am - £25 Join Annette Rolston and Caroline Gilfillan for a day workshop creating a print that combines words with artwork. Caroline will help you write short poems or flash fiction whilst Annette brings a mobile etching press, artists’ inks, stencils and specialist tools. All welcome. To book, ring 07773 164397.

Sunday 9th Hoop Dance & Creativity Workshops - Croftlands Community Centre - 7.30pm - £9 Come and get involved with these fun and energetic workshops for adults guided

by Jennifer Street from Matrix Circus. The hoop helps you connect with your body, challenge your mind and release your playful spirit. Learn tricks, transitions, stretches, dance and movement in a relaxed environment. Longer sessions will also include optional workshops in another circus skill medium and/or arts medium. Suitable for beginners – intermediate.

Glass Cutter - Heather Gillespie Heather Gillespie is one of the UK’s finest glass cutters and engravers.

She graduated from Edinburgh College of Art in 2006 and then moved to the Czech Republic where she continued her training as a glass engraver and cutter.

Peter Rath, owner of the prestigious glass company of Lobmeyr in Vienna, nurtured her skills and potential, acting as her mentor.

Throughout this year Cumbria Crystal have been holding one day workshops together with Heather Gillespie introducing the craft of traditional glass cutting on a diamond lathe. The workshops can be enjoyed both by people with no experience, or for people wishing to develop their skills.

Thursday 27th Eduardo Niebla – Flamenco Jazz Virtuoso – with Matthew Robinson - Coronation Hall 7.30pm - £15 / £13 Spanish guitarist and composer Eduardo Niebla, embarks on tour with his exhilarating mix of flamenco jazz fusion. Expect exquisite guitar playing of the highest level. Eduardo has collaborated with musicians across the globe including: sitar maestro Nishat Khan, the late Lol Coxhill (sax), Palestinian oud player Adel Salameh, trance phenomenon Juno Reactor and pop musicians George Michael & Craig David.

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the current generation of UVHS talent was also on show.

Sixth form student Anna Merrell, from Dalton, played a wonderful duet with fellow pupil and principle trumpet player David Griffiths.

“I was so appreciative of being given the experience to play with the Marines Band again”, Merrell said.

“Having played in Dalton Band and the various school bands, it’s such a great opportunity to experience a different kind of playing”.

Merrell also admits it was a ‘nerveracking’ experience playing in front of a full hall, but one she relished.

“I was extremely nervous but it was really exciting. I really enjoyed playing alongside David and the Wind Band and it makes it even more enjoyable when you play with people that are so passionate about it as well”.

As well as the concert on the Saturday night, the Royal Marines put a jazz-style dance night on, the previous night.

“It was amazing to be able to enjoy the dance bands on the previous night”, says Merrell. “In general, everyone had such a brilliant weekend!”

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When not at Cumbria Crystal, Heather now works from her studio in Cumbria producing unique glass works and gift items which sell in galleries and retail shops both nationally and internationally. Heather won the Master of Crafts Award in 2012 and is an Associate Fellow of the Guild of Glass Engravers for her services to glass in the UK. To find out more about Cumbria Crystal’s workshops with Heather Gillespie in July, August and September see their website or phone 01229 584 400. Cumbria Crystal is also offering workshops on ‘Creative Sandblasting’ with dates available from July until December this year. www.cumbriacrystal.com/workshops

Artist of the Month

Ellie Chaney

Ellie has a wide range of artistic loves including illustration, photography, film making, animation and the ancient skill of papercutting. She creates beautiful and intricate imagery in a variety of mediums which depict nature at it’s finest but that also highlight environmental concerns in the hopes of raising awareness.

Can you tell us more about how your art stimulates conversation about the issues that face us with regards to nature and the environment?

I am amazed by the incredible diversity of the natural world, from the animals that we see everyday like songbirds, to deep sea creatures that some people may never have heard of. However, I don’t want to make people feel lectured, I see it more as inspiring curiosity and sharing information.

For example, it’s often said we have only explored 5 - 10% of the ocean, and I just want my work to contribute towards a greater awareness of the huge variety of life that we share the planet with, because for me personally learning more about the ocean has made me value it and want to protect it.

Your papercutting art is so unbelievably detailed and must take a lot of time and concentration, does creating a piece becoming meditational for you?

When they see my work people often ask me how I have the patience, but I always tell them it’s the only area of life where I’d say I have much patience at all! When I’m focusing on cutting an image out thoughts come and go, but I don’t tend to worry about things too much. I find it much easier to relax when I’m making something, and I think that’s true for lots of people. I also really enjoy the sense of fulfilment from finishing a picture that has taken 25 hours of careful progress. Saying that, it’s not always a relaxing experience - I’ve had to get a lot better at time management as papercutting really can’t be done in a rush!

What do you hope to express with your creations?

I would like my work to be more engaged with environmental issues. However I am also trying to bring in an income as an artist, so I try to find the balance between creating for my own fulfilment and making things that other people will enjoy. I’m really touched when people chose my art to put in their homes and have in the background of their everyday lives. But I also like to make work that can be shared with people in an exhibition, for example with my films. It’s also really important to me that I teach and run workshops, as I always want to find ways to support people in developing their own creativity too.

Do you feel that you gain a deeper connection with nature via your art?

We talk a lot about the value of art in enabling self-expression, which I think is important, but for me art has also allowed me to learn about other areas of knowledge too. I haven’t studied science since I was at school, but through my art I’ve been able to learn so much about ecology and biology. My love of drawing has also helped me to notice things and pay closer attention to them. I’ve always been drawn to natural history illustration and collect vintage nature books and field guides and this has been a big influence in my own work.

Can art bring about positive change in the world?

I believe that art is a powerful means of communication, which can ask questions and open up conversation around difficult subjects without being dogmatic. Art can definitely bring people together through shared creative experiences, which I’ve seen many times when working on events like parades. I wouldn’t say I think my art is going to change the world, but I feel really lucky that I was given the support and opportunities I have been to do something I find so fulfilling, and to get to share this with others in a positive way.

You have lived in Cambridge, London, Lancaster and now Ulverston. How have your surroundings influenced your output, and is it very different now that you are surrounded by nature as opposed to when you were a city dweller?

I loved being in cities because of the exhibitions and other cultural opportunities, but I always wanted to live somewhere where it was less hectic. I am so glad that I found Ulverston in 2008! For such a little town it has a vibrant arts community and so many creative people who just love to make things happen, and of course we are surrounded by such amazing landscapes. My favourite part of living here is the coastline though, it’s so beautiful and quiet compared to other parts of the country. Perhaps the biggest influence it has had on my work as an artist is that it is affordable compared to living in a city, so even though I’ve always had other jobs I’ve been able to carry on making art.

Are there any mediums that you are inexperienced with but would like to engage with?

book and I would love to be given to opportunity to illustrate a non-fiction natural history book, especially one that used paper engineering like pop-ups. There’s something so magical about opening a flat book and having a 3D scene appear. I’m also really inspired by automata and would like to apply my papercutting skills to making small moving models….I am pretty inspired by most mediums and want to try them all I think!

Where can we see some of your work or learn about some of the techniques which you employ?

I’m in a shared exhibition with Lynn Hamel through Green Door Artists at Low Sizergh Barn until the 28th of June. I have a website for my papercutting and illustration at www.storiesinpaper.com, and regularly post on the ‘Stories In Paper’ Facebook and Instagram pages. I am also running an ‘Introduction to Papercutting’ one day workshop on the 5th of August at the Coach House, Ford Park in Ulverston.

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Your Guide to Sundays in the Park this Summer Local brass bands will once again be on hand to provide first class entertainment throughout the summer months in South Cumbria. This is an exclusive guide on who is playing, at which bandstand on what weekend, so there is no excuse not to come along and listen!

Grange Bandstand: ‘Music in the Park’ is a 14 week schedule, which takes place every year on the idyllic Park Road Gardens Bandstand in Grange.

The first Sunday concert took place at the end of May, and the event runs until the beginning of September.

Local bands include Dalton Town Band, Ulverston Victoria High School and Ulverston Town Band. Flookburgh, Burneside and Morecambe brass bands are all scheduled to play there as well.

Important Dates to look out for: Sunday 18th June: Dalton Town Band Sunday 25th June: Ulverston Victoria High School

Sunday 30th July: Ulverston Town Band All concerts start at 2pm, and a range of refreshments are on sale. Concerts will be moved to the Victoria Hall or the Methodist Church if the weather is unsuitable.

There will not be a concert on Sunday 13th August, due to it being the Dales and Lakes Historic Vehicle Day.

Barrow Bandstand: If you are unable to travel to Grange, then not to worry! Situated at the centre of the park, Dalton band will also be playing at Barrow Bandstand.

Dates to look out for: Sunday 25th June Sunday 20th August Both concerts start at 2pm, and again a range of refreshments are available at the Barrow Park café. photo credits: Barrow Bandstand - Mark Latimer Grange Bandstand with Dalton Playing - Cath Johnson Grange Bandstand - Robert Stephenson

On Home Ground: Ruskin in England and Scotland

13 June – 10 September 2017 Blue Gallery, Brantwood.

Throughout his life Ruskin produced many fine drawings and watercolours on home ground in England and Scotland. This exhibition includes examples from early tours to the Lake District and Scotland to those undertaken in and around Brantwood after he settled here in 1872.

Brantwood, Coniston, LA21 8AD, Cumbria. 015394 41396 www.brantwood.org.uk

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Ulverston Jazz Appreciation Society With a warm welcome for jazz wrinklies and newcomers alike, the Society meets monthly at Bardsea’s Malt Kiln Village Hall, just along the coast road from downtown Ulverston, where it presents recordings to please every jazz taste, along with knowledgeable commentary, on high quality audio equipment. The music starts at 7pm, and tasty refreshments are included in the modest charge of £2. More information from Roy Booth at 01524 853335, or visit the club’s website at www.ulverstonjazz.co.uk.

The programme for July 20 will include:

When I was 21: Happy memories and nostalgic words of a member’s earlier days on the jazz scene, and the sounds which hooked him for a lifetime.

Touff Times: Cy Touff was that jazz rarity, a valve trombonist, who enlivened Woody Herman’s Herds with that unusual sound and swinging ideas.

New Orleans Jazz – 1943 to 1951: The great sounds of early jazz were revived – surprisingly - on the West Coast of the USA, where modern jazz styles were already well advanced.

Sunjay

On Friday 7th July Ulverston Live Music presents Sunjay at the Ulverston Sports Club, Priory Road.

‘An evening with Sunjay is an evening of exquisite blues, country and folk music combined with a master class in guitar playing interspersed with hilarious anecdotes....and even the occasional Buddy Holly song. But if he asks you to meet him at midnight down at the crossroads... think twice.’

Doors open 7.45pm, tickets £20.

Ulverston Live Music 00749 827488

From Coniston to the Kremlin: Arthur Ransome’s Russian Adventures The Ruskin Museum, Saturday 3 June until Sunday 3 September 2017 Arthur Ransome is best known today as the author of Swallows and Amazons, the classic children’s series. However, in his autobiography, he admits that he felt he had lived through ‘snatches of a dozen lives’. One of the most tumultuous and stirring ‘lives’ was from 1917 and 1924, when, as a young Romantic, he worked in Russia as the correspondent for the Daily News and the Manchester Guardian.

The British Establishment viewed him equivocally, uncertain of his loyalties because of his intimacy with the leaders of the Russian Revolutions. A witness to the early Revolutionary days, and fluent, though self-taught, in Russian, he gained

regular access to Lenin and Trotsky. He played chess with them, chatted informally – and fell in love with Trotsky’s secretary.

At the same time, he stayed in close contact with MI6. Result ? Nobody trusted him.

Discover this much less familiar ‘life’ in this special exhibition which commemorates the 50th anniversary of Ransome’s death on 3 June 1967, and the Centenary of the Russian Revolutions, whose ripples are still felt across the world.

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New cartoon strip for Dalton & Ulverston Now

Amy Whelan is a local illustrator living and working in Ulverston. Her designs are bright and colourful with a unique humorous style. She hopes that the adventures of

Cumberland Sausage and Minty Mash will make you smile. Take a look at www. amywhelanart.com to see her collection of greetings cards, cartoons, prints and gifts.

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NATURE & WILDLIFE

Red Squirrels

JULY IN THE

Can you imagine your county of Cumbria completely free of grey squirrels with our delightful native reds free to live and breed unfettered in our woods and gardens? Unfortunately there is only one way to achieve this and yes, it means careful and humane culling of the greys. You may think the greys are equally delightful but read on.

Grey squirrels were introduced from America to the UK on about 30 different occasions from 1876 onwards. It wasn’t until 1930 that it was realised what impact they were having on our native reds and the considerable environmental damage they cause. They out-compete our reds for food and habitat and carry a squirrel pox virus to which they are immune but that is fatal to the reds. They also cause huge damage to many tree species by bark stripping, damage maize and fruit crops, take song-bird chicks and eggs, cause damage to properties and are a threat to orchards and market gardens.

If you have grey squirrels in your garden or know of areas where they are common and would like help with humane trapping and culling please make contact. I am working with the South Lakes Red Squirrel Group who are achieving a lot of success in grey eradication in parts of Cumbria and see the Furness Peninsula as a perfect location for extending this work.

Peter Howlett

01229 582420 peterhowlett12@gmail.com

News from the Farm Shearing sheep is great for dry skin.

The lanolin (wool grease) covers your hands and arms in a wonderfully protective moisturizing balm! We always shear the tups first because as the warm weather comes in, they have a tendency to roll on their backs to scratch their hot, itchy skin, and with a heavy fleece, can’t get back on their feet. This can kill them so if ever you see a sheep in this position, tip it back up, please. You will have saved its life! After all the tups, we shear the ‘hogs’ (last year’s lambs). They have the biggest and softest fleece as the ends are very fine, being the lamb wool and their only job for a whole year is to grow. The ewes are last to shear. Their fleeces are never as nice in quality or quantity as the hogs as they have been busy putting their energy into growing lambs and making milk.

Most of our fleece goes to The British Wool Board who process the whole country’s wool, grading and sorting it and then selling it at their computerized auction room to buyers who come from around the world. We keep a small percentage back, which we send to a small mill for spinning into knitting wool.

For the last month we have been incubating goose eggs. Four hatched a few days ago so we have been swooning over their cuteness. They are indoors at the moment until they are big enough not be an attractive snack for cats or crows!

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July is a brilliant time in the garden or allotment, it will be bursting with scrumptious edible fruit and veg if you are growing your own. If you’ve planted well, you could be picking and enjoying a massive selection of produce including kale, root vegetables, salads, chard & spinach, peas and beans, courgettes, tomatoes, herbs and soft fruit.

Vigilance is required in July to stay on top of the quickly growing crops. You’ll need to pinch off the tips of the courgettes, the side shoots of tomatoes and tie up peas and beans. Make regular sowings of salads and roots and use them to intercrop so that you waste no space and crowd out the weeds.

Feed your fruiting vegetables at least once a week. You can make your own high-potash feed from comfrey if you want to garden organically. Make sure you keep watering in July, especially your plants in the greenhouses and polytunnels. And of course, there is always a lot of weeding to do!

It may be time to harvest the garlic.

Wait until the leaves have started turning yellow and then gently pull them from the soil. Snip off the tops at about 6 inches above the bulbs and remove the outer few layers. Turn them upside down, give them plenty of air and give them a couple of weeks to dry out.

Cabbage whites will be coming out now. Keep checking for caterpillars and interplant with nasturtiums.

You can also start thinking ahead to winter now, and plant out your purple sprouting broccoli, winter chard and leeks. You can enrich the soil with an all-purpose feed, top-dress with farmyard manure or turn in green manure.

It’s time to lift and divide rhubarb plants and thin fruit trees now.

Apples and pears thin themselves out quite naturally in June and since we did have an especially spectacular June drop this year, this is one job you might not have to do!

Kay Hebbourn www.thisweekinthegarden.co.uk Planting, picking & plating vegan food, permaculture & green projectsSustainability Blog

NATURE NOTES

Unlike our native wildlife stars such as hedgehogs, otters, hares and barn owls, insects are not the most glamorous or cuddly candidates for conservation programmes.

While nearly everyone appreciates beautifully coloured damsel and dragonflies, far fewer are pleased to encounter biting midges, greenfly on their roses or ants’ nests. Yet insects of all kinds are a vital part of the natural world, and unfortunately the numbers of many species have fallen over recent decades.

The essential role bees play in pollinating many food crops is now well-publicised, and more gardeners are planting bee-friendly flowers. However, insects are food to many much-loved birds and bats, and

the decline in their numbers is linked to the loss of insects.

Conservationists have also found out that insects are quite picky in what they need to flourish, so if you set up a reserve or protected area for certain flowers, birds or mammals, it doesn’t always mean that insects will appear.

Different insects might prefer different features such as damp muddy areas, dead trees or hollow grass stems, and in general it seems that we need to use fewer insecticides and let more areas lie rough and un-manicured.

I won’t complain next time I walk through a cloud of bugs by the canal because they might become a tasty supper for the summer swallows and the bats we see at dusk.

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New Greenwood Trail On Saturday 22nd July 1.30 until - 4 pm Rusland Horizons will be launching their first Greenwood Trail between Old Hall Farm, Bouth and Rusland Moss.

Everyone is welcome to come along and find out how the community and apprentices have developed this trail and learn about the plans for future trails. Bring along your boots and outdoor clothes and be the first to try out the trail (1 to 1.5 hours) before returning to Old

Showroom Opening Hours

Hall Farm for tea and coffee.

This is all free, but please book online at Eventbrite / Rusland Horizons: Greenwood Trails Launch or ring Rusland Horizons on 01539 792698 ext 2759.

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WHAT’S ON

What’s on in July 1st

Ulverston Carnival - Ford Park

from 10.30am, parade starts at 1pm

3rd

Bym Bam - Early Years 10.30am

Coronation Hall, Ulverston.

Tickets on 01229 587140 or www.corohall.co.uk Age UK Lunch Club - Olde Ulverston Tearooms, 1st Monday of the month. Booking required 01539 728180

Rusland Horizon Community Forum & BBQ - Rusland Reading Rooms LA12 8JZ, 7pm-9pm.

Calling all locals - come and join in with our Community Forum & BBQ. Find out what has been happening with our projects and help shape what we are doing.

Please book so that we know how many sausages to order (as they are free!). www.ruslandhorizons.org

Ulverston and District Flower Club’s Summer Gala Demonstration - entitled ‘Throw Nowt Out’ by Arthur McDonald at 7.30pm. New venue for the club - Ulverston Methodist Church, Hartley Street. £8 with refreshments

6th

Furness Tradition Folk Music Festival (6th - 9th) - The Merry

Neet, Music, Dance, Mummers, Exhibition & Storytelling throughout the cobbled streets of Ulverston furnesstradition.org.uk

Eamonn Fleming -

Confabulation – A one man show of funny stories relating to music, memory and making stuff up 7.30pm, Coronation Hall, Ulverston. Tickets £13 on 01229 587140 or www.corohall.co.uk

Classics at Roxy Cinema.

‘Rebecca’ 8pm, Ulverston.

01229 582340 www.nm-cinemas.co.uk

7th

Dalton Community Association Coffee Morning A free

information & advice coffee morning between 10:30 and 12:00. MIND, Age UK and Furness Spiritualists. Everyone welcome, free refreshments provided. Contact 01229 463929

10th

Barrow Male Voice Choir at

Walney Ladies Guild, St Mary’s Church Hall, Walney, 2.15pm

11th

UVHS Summer Concert UVHS

Windband, Choir, Junior Band, String Orchestra, Flute & Clarinet Choir, Brass & Percussion Ensemble. 7.30pm Coronation Hall, Ulverston.

Tickets £5/£2 on the door

14th

DEADLINE - for Aug/Sept issue of Dalton & Ulverston Now. E-mail info@ulverstonnow.co.uk or ring 01229 490000

Age UK Lunch Club, The Olde

Mill, Bardsea, 2nd Friday of the month. Booking required 01539 728180

South Cumbria Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group meet

at Ford Park Cafe Ulverston, 2nd week each month at 2pm.

Come along to meet people who are going through the same experience as you. Contact 0749 546 7055, e-mail rag995@outlook. com or find us on Facebook

Ulverston Live Music Presents: Downtown Daddy O’s as part of

the Retro Rendezvous Festival: 7pm, Coronation Hall, Ulverston.

Tickets £10 on 01229 587140 or www.corohall.co.uk

Retro Rendezvous (14th 16th) vintage and retro festival, Ulverston www.retrorendezvous.co.uk

15th

Classics at Roxy Cinema.

‘Cabaret’ 8pm, Ulverston.

01229 582340 www.nm-cinemas.co.uk

16th

Ulverston Canal Summer Gala 11am-3pm - Join Captain Jack

and her men from the Lancaster Canal Group, Rotary with their coconut shy and The Hearts of Oak. You’ll find refreshments, lovely cake stall, tombola, the stocks, crafts, charity stalls, community groups, face-painting and various games.

Prom Art - open air, arts & crafts fair with up to 80 exhibitors selling their own artwork, photography & craftwork along The Promenade, Grange-overSands. 10am to 4pm.

Free www.promart.info

17th

Age UK Lunch Club The Old

Farmhouse, Ulverston, 3rd Monday of the month. Booking required 01539 728180

18th

Coro Hall Charity Bingo Night

8pm £6 per book. Coronation Hall, Ulverston. Tel 01229 587140 corohall.co.uk

19th

Age UK Lunch Club - General

Burgoyne, Great Urswick 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Booking required 01539 728180

Ulverston Club (Barrow & District Society for the Blind) -

Methodist Church, Neville Street, Ulverston 1.30-3.30pm. 3rd Wednesday of every month.

Tel 01229 820698

Doug Scott Talk ‘Crawling Down the Ogre’- 7.30pm, Coronation Hall, Ulverston. Join Doug as he tells his remarkable story of the struggle to survive a brutal and unforgiving mountain. Tickets £12.50 on 01229 587140 or www.corohall.co.uk

22nd

Ulverston Country Market Large Craft Fair – 10am to 3pm,

Coronation Hall, Main Hall.

Chris Cook Magician, – 7.30pm Coronation Hall, Ulverston.

We welcome back Chris Cook on his way to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for an evening of excitement, illusion & magic.

Tickets £10 on 01229 587140 or www.corohall.co.uk

23rd

Community Games Day 12-5pm, Ulverston Leisure Centre, Free sports and much more. Come and try out different sports.

Families and all ages and abilities are welcome!

25th

Brantwood Outdoor Theatre -Shakespeare’s “A Comedy of Errors” gates open 6pm for 7pm.

Tickets £11.50/£8.50 online.

Performances will go ahead whatever the weather so come prepared. Coniston Launch is providing a ferry service, book via Brantwood. www.illyria.uk.com, www.brantwood.org.uk or 015394 41396.

26th

Ulverston & North Lonsdale Agricultural Show – Urswick

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Age UK Lunch Club The

Farmers Arms, Spark Bridge 4th Wednesday of the month.

Booking required 01539 728180

Wildlife Watch with Amy Boud (Wizard and Fairy

Willow Wands), Ford Park, Ulverston. For information see their facebook page @fordparkulverston

Stand-Up Comedian Jimmy Tarbuck ‘This is my life’ 7.30pm Coronation Hall, Ulverston. Jimmy Tarbuck OBE takes us on a journey down memory lane with funny tales to celebrate 40 years in the stand-up business. Tickets £23 on 01229 587140 or www.corohall.co.uk

27th

Eduardo Niebla Flamenco Jazz Virtuoso 7.30pm

Coronation Hall, Ulverston.

Brilliant live performance by the Spanish guitarist and composer Eduardo Niebla, who embarks on tour with his exhilarating mix of flamenco jazz fusion. Tickets £15 on 01229 587140 or www.corohall.co.uk

Classics at Roxy Cinema ‘Now Voyager’ 8pm, Ulverston. 01229 582340 www.nm-cinemas.co.uk

28th

Merry Wives of Windsor

performed by the Festival Players Theatre Company.

Open Air Theatre at Ford Park, Ulverston 7.30pm.

Tickets £13/£11/£8 (families £36) available from the Coach House or call 01229 581666

30th

Prom Art open air arts &

crafts fair with up to 80 exhibitors selling their own artwork, photography & craftwork along The Promenade, Grange-overSands. 10am to 4pm. Free www.promart.info

Lawrence Speck & Little Mighty present: The Boggle 2pm Coronation

Hall, Ulverston. As the mischievous and strange Boggle wreaks havoc, John must set out for adventure and mayhem in faraway lands. With storytelling, comedy, puppetry, and an original soundscape, The Boggle invites you into the fun and bizarre world of myth and folklore. Ages 5+. Tickets £7 on 01229 587140 or www.corohall.co.uk

August 1st

Multi-sports in the Park! at Ford Park, run by Ulverston Leisure Centre. Contact 01229 584110 www.better.org.uk/leisurecentre/south-lakeland/ ulverston

2nd

Pizza making with Ford Park Chef Steve Ford Park,

Ulverston. For information see their facebook page @fordparkulverston

5th

Introduction to Papercutting

10am to 4pm, Coach House, Ford Park, Ulverston. Learn to make your own beautiful papercuts with artist Ellie Chaney. You will learn the basics of papercut design and technique. Booking essential. Contact Ellie at storiesinpaper@gmail.com or 07964 135297.

‘Puttin’ On The Ritz’ By Ben Lewis in aid of St Mary’s

Hospice. Coronation Hall, Ulverston. Tickets on 01229 587140 or www.corohall.co.uk

6th

Summer Afternoon Tea Dance with special guests ‘Voce’ 3pm til late, The

Tepee, Gleaston Village Green. Tickets £10 including glass of Prosecco, Afternoon Tea & Entertainment. No bar, byod. Contact Barbara barbara.birch@hotmail.co.uk 01229 869968

7th

Age UK Lunch Club Olde Ulverston Tearooms, 1st Monday of the month.

Booking required 01539 728180

9th

Bringing Pictures to Life with Hannah Houghton Ford Park,

Ulverston. For information see their facebook page @fordparkulverston

11th

Multi-sports in the Park! at Ford Park, run by Ulverston Leisure Centre. Contact 01229 584110 www.better. org.uk/leisure-centre/southlakeland/ulverston

Weekly events

Thursdays

Mondays

• Pie, Peas & Film Night . Hope & Anchor, Daltongate, 6.30pm onwards for Pie & Peas, then the Roxy for the film, All for only £10 • Knit & Natter, Crochet & Chat Group - Virginia House, Queen Street, Ulverston 1-3pm & 6.30-8.30pm.

Making Hats for Special Care Baby Unit, Octopuses for Premature Babies and Twiddle Muffs for Dementia Sufferers. All welcome, £2.00. Contact Joyce 0777 5664532 • Tea & Chat Dalton Community Church, Wellington Street Dalton. Come and have a cuppa and a good chat. No Charge. 10am-11.30am • Good Tones Singing Group - back room at Ulverston Methodist Church, Hartley Street. 7pm til 8pm. £7 Adult singing group songbirdsonsong.webs.com or Facebook - SONG BIRDS Ulverston • Tai Chi Classes, Croftlands Community Centre 5.10 - 6.40pm, £6. Contact sarah.mccormack26@gmail.com or leetaichi.wordpress.com • Circuits, Walking Football 55+ Ulverston Leisure Centre with Age UK • Leave ‘em Laughing Chess Collective, meets every Mon & Tue night from 7pm at The Stan Laurel Inn, The Ellers, Ulverston. A friendly bunch of chess enthusiasts, new people welcome.

Tuesdays

• Yoga Classes, Croftlands Community Centre 7.30-9pm, £6 drop in suzanne_ ward3@hotmail.co.uk • French Lessons. Ou La La French Lessons, 3 levels of lessons by native French speaker. At Natterjacks. 01229 582190 • South Lakes Jive, Beginners class 7.45pm, Improvers class at 9pm and after that Freestyle until 10:30pm! Red Rose, Ulverston. £6, doors open at 7:30pm. All beginners welcome • Gleaston Craft Group, 7-9pm, Gleaston Village Hall. Every Tuesday except 2nd Tue of the month. £2 per session incl tea/coffee & cake. All welcome, contact Barbara tel 869968 or barbara. birch@hotmail.co.uk • Social Club Barrow & District Society for the Blind. Ostley House, Abbey Road, Barrow 6.30pm-8.30pm. Tel 01229 820698

Wednesdays

• Creative Support, 7pm - 9pm A fun evening catering for those with learning disabilities. Come and meet others for a drink, a dance and a singalong. Red Rose, Ulverston. £1 per session, over 18s only. Call Malcolm on 07523 284865.

• Mindfulness Classes at 2pm - Dalton Community Centre • Knit and natter in the Coach House,Ford Park. 1pm - 3pm all welcome.

• Ulverston Outdoor Market • South Cumbrian Retirement Brass Band, 10am. Red Rose, Ulverston. Free tea, coffee and biscuits.

• Country Market, from 9.30am to 11.30am in the Coronation Hall. Home made bakes, preserves, craft work, cards, gifts, plants & vegetables.

• Knit and Natter at Natterjacks night time coffee house, 7:30pm. All welcome.

• Breast feeding group 09.30 - 11.30 at the Ulverston Library • The Feel Good Singalong - back room at Ulverston Methodist Church, Hartley Street. 10.30am - 11.30am. £6. Open to everyone, songbirdsonsong.webs.com or Facebook - SONG BIRDS Ulverston • Coffee mornings in the Coronation Hall.

• Lakeland Orienteering Club - NavNight, 6.30pm - 8pm Red Rose, Ulverston.

Basic navigation and map reading skills. Contact Richard LeckyThompson 01229 716021 or navnight@ lakeland-orienteering.org.uk.

• Circuits, Walking Football 55+ Ulverston Leisure Centre with Age UK • Choral Society Meetings, The society welcomes new members. 7:15 pm – 9:15 pm. Ulverston Methodist Church, Hartley St. Contact : Pam Gillam 01229 716321.

• Poker, Texas hold ’em poker with inclusive supper. 8pm at the Swan, Ulverston • Digital Photography Classes on a Thursday 7-9. Dalton Community Centre • Thursday Club Barrow & District Society for the Blind. Ostley House, Abbey Road, Barrow 1.30pm-3.30pm. Tel 01229 820698 • Thursday Club Dalton Community Church, Wellington Street Dalton. Armchair exercises, varied entertainment, a cuppa and a chance to socialise.

School term times. No charge, 2pm4pm.

Fridays

• Children’s story time 09.30-10.30 Friday's during term time at the Ulverston Library.

• Yoga Classes Croftlands Community Centre, £4 drop in 10am - 11am • Age UK Coffee Morning 10.3012noon. Ulverston Parish Church

Saturdays

• Ulverston Outdoor Market, • Coffee mornings in the Coronation Hall.

• Old Time Dancing 7.30pm-11pm, Red Rose, Ulverston. Red Rose club’s very own night featuring live music from the in house band and dancing to old time music. A great time to be had for only £5/member and £6/non-members.

Sundays

• Pub Quiz at the Swan - Fun pub quiz with gallon of ale prize and inclusive supper. Starting 6.30pm • Free meat raffle Devonshire Arms, • Table Tennis, 7pm Gleaston Village Ulverston - One drink = 1 raffle ticket, Hall & Green Committee. £1 per drawn at 6pm (customer can claim session. JTU - Bring your own drink.

Contact Barbara tel 869968 or barbara. price only if in pub at time of draw) birch@hotmail.co.uk info@ulverstonnow.co.uk

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SPORTS & LEISURE

Women’s Soft Ball Cricket Festival!

It’s a fun, fast and social game for all abilities. And it’s coming to a pitch near you! Women’s Soft Ball Cricket Festivals will take over this summer during the ICC Women’s World Cup. On the 9th July, South Lakes Maidens is hosting a Women’s Softball Cricket festival at Lindal Moor Cricket Club from 2pm until 6pm. It’s a family event with children’s entertainment, coaching, BBQ, music, face painting and more.

Cumbria Cricket would like to encourage as many women and girls, aged 14 and up, to trial this fun form of cricket at their festivals. It is the ECB who is launching 180 Soft Ball Cricket Festivals nationally and Cumbria Cricket is working with local clubs to deliver six inspiring and action-

packed soft ball festivals across the county in July.

It’s free, just register, as an individual or team, through the Cumbria Cricket website.

No need to bring anything for the festival, just yourself and perhaps a few friends!

All equipment is provided including a free t-shirt. There will be car parking, changing rooms, music and food. No dress code.

Other Soft Ball festivals in the south and middle of the county are on the 16th July at Burneside Cricket Club, Kendal and Keswick Cricket Club.

For more information on the festivals,

you can also contact Laura Marshall, Women and Girls’ Development Officer, via email on laura.marshall@ cumbriacricket.co.uk or Mobile 07738174477. www.cumbriacricket.co.uk

Pass on your Passion...

The Active Cumbria campaign is looking to encourage more women into coaching. Their #PassOnYourPassion campaign aims to raise the profile of female coaches, as well as inspiring more women to take up coaching.

If you’re a female coach - register your

interest. Or if you know a good female coach, you can nominate them: www.activecumbria.org/ passonyourpassion And don’t forget to use the hashtag #PassOnYourPassion if you are posting online!

Hoad Hill Harriers Running Club: For 14—16 years throughout August 5 days of outdoor adventure activities guaranteed to give you a summer to remember!

photo: Linda Methven

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Whether you are a fitness fanatic, or simply just want to get yourself in the best possible shape, The Hoad Hill Harriers running club could be the perfect solution.

The club meet on Monday and Thursday evenings, starting the sessions at 7pm. Adults and juniors are welcome, but anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Annual membership fees are due on the 1st January, which is currently £26. Members who are joining mid-term will only be required to pay a percentage of the overall amount.

Benefits of the membership include, up to 50 free coaching sessions, use of clubhouse, changing rooms, showers, sports halls and bars.

So if you want to get into the best popular shape this summer, whilst being part of a social group, you can find a membership form on the Hoad Hill Harriers website. www.hoadhillharriers.co.uk

SCHOOLS

Penny Bridge CE Academy On Saturday 21st May, Penny Bridge CE Academy hosted their annual cyclocross event. This year the competition was opened up to any primary aged child from around the area and had over 110 children riding at some point over the day.

In the morning the children were encouraged to complete as many laps of the course as they could in 15 minute blocks. The challenging course involved tight corners, steps, bankings and off

camber sections but was excellently ridden by all taking part.

In the afternoon Penny Bridge put on 6 races by ability and were thrilled to hand out a range of prizes kindly donated by Velo Ulverston. All together prize fund totalled over £200.

The children represented many schools: Penny Bridge, Leven Valley, Grange, Flookburgh, Pennington, Low Furness, Thwaites, Croftlands, Burlington, Allithwaite, Beetham, Crosthwaite and Ireleth St Peters.

It was a fantastic event for all, the children competed with enthusiasm and it was great to get people together from different

schools. The event was a team effort but Penny Bridge Academy extends special thanks to the Cooper family and Oldham family for all their support.

Johan Hoving, parent at Penny Bridge said ‘It is 10 pm and my two boys have just stopped buzzing and talking about today, even in bed! They loved it.’

Newton School Summer Term Sport’s Day, A Summer Production, several competitions and even time for their own carnival

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Year 5 and 6 football team celebrating their success - and a fantastic Parish Gala event on the 11th of June in Ulverston.

photo: Lisa Fell, Headteacher Newton Primary School

In many schools, the end of the summer term usually signals a relaxing time. A time to reflect and unwind after several months of hard work and exams. However, at Newton School, this next month is as busy as any that has gone before it.

“It certainly is action-packed” says Head teacher Lisa Fell. “We are proud that the school is participating in so many competitions and the fact we still have time to put on a school production shows the dedication of the staff and pupils”.

For 8—14 years throughout August A jam packed 5 day summer programme full of adventure and activities guaranteed

The production Lisa Fell is alluding to is Mermaids and Pirates, which will take place on Thursday 13th July at the school.

The school is also focusing heavily on physical education, with several events in July. Pupils are participating in a Rounders competition at Dowdales School; the Year 2 class are having their own mini Olympics and pupils are also taking part in the annual swimming gala at Dalton Leisure Centre.

to keep your child entertained this summer!

As well as this, children from year 3,4,5 and 6 are taking part in a two day event in Broughton called Kettlewray, where there is a chance to play various outdoor sports.

With return daily transport available from Barrow, Dalton, Ulverston, Grange and Kendal

Fell also says the school has shown great initiative after it was announced Newton was to have its own miniature carnival, organised by the school.

“It was really disappointing that Dalton carnival ended up been cancelled”, Fell said. “The children spent ages making bunting and flags and it just seemed a shame not to use them. Having our own carnival is the perfect answer”.

Newton Carnival will take place on Friday 14th July, in the village square, starting at 10.30am.

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FAITH & WORSHIP

Dalton Community Church

Our weekly events are

Mondays Dalton Community Church, Wellington Street, Dalton. Tea and Chat. Come and have a cuppa and a good chat. No charge. 10am 11.30am

Thursdays Dalton Community Church, Wellington Street, Dalton. Thursday Club. Club now in Summer Break, next meeting September 15th

Garden Party at Tottlebank Church A warm welcome awaits at Tottlebank Baptist Church on Saturday July 22nd from 2 until 4pm for their Annual Garden Party.

Browse the various stalls, enjoy some games and fellowship over

refreshments. All donations will go to a Christian charity. This historic little “Chapel beyond the Sands” dates from 1669 and is well worth a visit to its peaceful and beautiful rural setting.

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Paul & Paul - EyeCan Volunteers

Please join us in July;

Tuesday 11th July 2-30pm.

Midweek Communion Service at Dalton Community Church, Market Street, Dalton. A short service lasting about 40 minutes, all are welcome.

Sunday 16th July 3pm. Songs of Praise with Dalton Town Band at Dalton Community Church Market Street. If fine this event will be on the lawn but otherwise in the Church.

Light refreshments will be served in the Church Hall at the end.

Saturday 22nd July Agape Meal at Dalton Community Church Wellington Street when Martin Williams will speak about a visit to Oberammergau. There will be a Pea and Pie supper so booking is necessary. The cost is £5 and places should be booked with Kate Hughes on telephone 01229 463885

South Lakeland Community Learning and Skills

Paul Backhouse

Celebrating their exceptional and inspirational achievements, two local volunteers have been nominated for an award in recognition of their work with visually impaired people at the Vision Support Centre in Barrow.

Paul Backhouse and Paul Ogden, who are both visually impaired themselves, volunteer at the centre in Barrow which is the headquarter for Barrow & District Society for the Blind.

The Vision Support Centre’s Chief Executive, Carl Hodge, says:

“It’s fantastic that the two Pauls have been shortlisted for the EyeCan

Paul Ogden

Volunteers award. They provide great services to help other visually impaired people in our area. And their energy is limitless!”

Paul Backhouse is the centre’s longest serving volunteer and has turned out 6 days a week for almost 40 years, assisting staff and clients at the Vision Support Centre with specialist equipment and advice.

Paul Ogden has been volunteering as an Eye Clinic Liaison Officer between the hospital and the Vision Support Centre for the last 3 years and also helps to organise support groups and social events and still finds time for fundraising.

Starting back in September 2016 this month. I’m pleased that through Adult Education, please we organised and began all of we have been able to get 3 feel free to contact our office, our usual language courses beginners iPad courses up and now based in Kendal Library with which are ever popular, including running in Grange, Cartmel and any and all suggestions. Also, French, Spanish, German and Ulverston. For September we we will be visiting the libraries (Adult Education) Italian classes for beginners, are planning further beginners in Grange and Ulverston during intermediates and advanced and intermediate/ continuation Greetings to all of our regular August and September to run learners, we hope to be able to courses to allow learners to carry our usual ‘Enrolment Mornings.’ and new readers, I hope you offer a similar range of courses on developing their knowledge are all well and enjoying the Again, please keep an eye out again during 2017/18. Healthy and skills for iPad use. (occasional) summer weather! in this publication, on the Library Hearts with Elaine Towler has On the flip side of the coin, we’ve noticeboards or on the County With the end of the academic become one of our most popular had lower enrolments on many year coming to a close we Council website for the times and courses in the Grange and of the arts and crafts courses are bringing our courses to an dates of these.

Ulverston areas to the point we have offered, with many of end rather than starting new Finally, I would like to say a huge where we introduced 2 new them being cancelled due to ones. We will of course be thank you to all of our learners, classes to Grange in the Spring lack of numbers. If there are restarting our courses, new and tutors and venue providers for of 2016. As regular attendees of any courses you would like us old from the second week of your continued support and we the Healthy Hearts classes will to provide please let us know September. Watch this space in hope to see you all again in know, these classes are now and we will do our best to do the upcoming months for more September. free to attend; this will continue so. As always I am keen to hear information. In the meantime, Best wishes to be the case. the ideas and requirements of I thought I might remind and Kevin Fothergill reflect on the last 12 months, the We have tried several times the community we serve. I’d be to run iPad courses this year; courses that we have provided happy to hear your thoughts Community Learning and Skills and think about the courses we these have fallen by the wayside on how we could progress and Manager, South Lakeland may offer in the future. for various reasons, up until serve the community better 015397 13257 Mon –Fri 09:00-14.00 (24hr answerphone) southlakelandclas@cumbria.gov.uk www.cumbria.gov.uk/learningandskills 28

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Forthcoming Events at Ulverston Library Furness Tradition Storytelling with Ian Douglas Madam Bridget’s Caravan of Curiosity Presents: The Golden Orb of Prophecy

Saturday 8th July, 10.30am, Ulverston Library

Hidden deep within the recesses of Madam Bridget’s caravan are many objects of antiquity and mystery, and none more so than the Golden Orb of Prophecy. Lost in the vales of time but unearthed during a random spring clean, the Golden Orb is bursting at the seams with stories and songs of past times and hidden futures.

Madam Bridget invites you to join her for a slap stick show that will reveal the many secrets of this ancient treasure and you never know......it might reveal your fortune!!!!

Tickets cost £5 and are available from: http://furnesstradition.org.uk/shop/ tickets/

Sign-along-a story An introduction to sign language through animal stories.

This session is aimed at children aged 2-6yrs, and all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Meet Kendal the sign language puppet, learn to sign your favourite animal, and enjoy some fruit tasting It will be held at Ulverston Library on Friday 28th July from 9.30am-10.15am This is a FREE event but booking is essential as places are limited Bookings can be made at the library or by phoning us on 01229 404151.

Connecting Mums Connecting Mums will be running a new group on Monday mornings starting on the 26th June from 10.30 -12.30. This is a drop in session for any mums who want to meet up and have a chat and a cuppa. The Monday group is in addition to their popular Friday morning session, which also runs from 10:30-12:30.

Alzheimer’s Society The society hold regular drop-in Dementia Information Sessions at Ulverston Library.

These are offered by the Alzheimer’s Society and are aimed at people with dementia, their family and their carers. The

sessions run every 4th Thursday of the month between 10.30-12.30pm. No need to book – just turn up. The next session is on Thursday 27th July.

Summer Reading Challenge This summer there’s something peculiar happening at the local library - and that’s where the Animal Agents come in!

Daisy the rabbit asks children taking part in the Challenge to help the Animal Agents crack the case, by collecting clues in the form of stickers.

The Summer Reading Challenge is the UK’s biggest annual reading promotion for children aged 4 to 11.

Children can sign up to read at least six library books over the school holidays and collect incentives along the way.

Come along to Ulverston Library this summer holiday and sign up!

Several community groups meet at the library Adult reading group 13.30-15.00 1st Wednesday of the month Breast feeding group 09.30- 11.30 every Tuesday morning Children’s story time 09.30-10.30 every Friday in term time Connecting Mums 10.30-12.30 on Mondays and Fridays

Quality Coach Hire in South Cumbria From Summer 2017, we will be providing coach hire to groups throughout the Furness and South Lakes area. Our expertise in group travel ensures we are well-placed to meet the needs of your groups transport requirements, whether you require a day trip to a local destination or an overnight stay anywhere in the UK and beyond.

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CLUBS & SOCIETIES

Scales Scarecrow Festival

Another successful year with our village Scarecrow Festival. The village was decked with bunting on the Wednesday, this makes people passing through investigate what is going on! Thursday evening and early Friday morning the scarecrows began to appear, by Saturday we had 50 adorning the village, the place looked amazing.

Saturday, Sunday and Monday afternoon, home-made scones with jam and cream and pots and pots of tea were served on the

outside area of the village hall, even the sunshine was in attendance.

Visitors, both local and from away, made the village buzz with children giggling and adults chattering as they walked the village and created a wonderful atmosphere.

It is hard work for all in the village to put on such a great display but we would like to thank everyone that came along to support us. A very special thank-you to the local milkman, the cream supplier and the

local taxi company for supplying much of the provisions.

Thank-you from Scales Community Association.

Swarthmoor Community Group finish on a high note

50 folk from the village came. We had food, entertainment from a magician, music and competitions. Thanks to Swarthmoor Hall Farm who donated the cream, Brocklebanks who donated the strawberries, Alan Crowe who sponsored the competitions and Pennington School who supported them with some great vegetable animals, selfies and short

stories. Thank you also to Dalton Town Band for coming and playing—they turned out in force and the music was fantastic.

Everyone seemed to have a great time.

Thank you to everyone who came to help and to all who supported this last of the Swarthmoor Community Groups events.

Unfortunately, the group is having to stop due to falling committee member numbers.

The Rotary Club of Grange raised money for St Mary’s Hospice

presented with cash at a presentation held at the Netherwood Hotel.

as a parachute jump and a tour around the House of Lords, also took place at the Netherwood Hotel.

“It took a lot of work but it was really good fun on the night,” said club secretary Helen Frain-Kaye. “The auctioneer was David Brooks, from 1818, who has been on TV quite a bit.”

The ‘Flaming June’ afternoon tea we had at the Football Club on Sunday the 11th of June was great. The weather wasn’t exactly flaming but the event went down very well. About

The Rotary Club of Grange raised thousands of pounds at a successful auction and three charities were

Ulverston’s St Mary’s Hospice, South Lakeland Age UK and Flookburgh-based Bay Search and Rescue each received £1,000 each.

The auction, which included pledges such

Ulverston Country Markets’ Craft Fair Ulverston Country Markets organisers have decided to go large with a Craft Fair in the Main Hall of the Coronation Hall on Saturday 22nd of July between 10am and 3pm.

Refreshments will be served, entry is free and it will be

a cornucopia of crafts to browse and buy. Anything from local honey to wicker work, pottery, paintings, drawings, jewellery and much, much more. A lovely opportunity to meet and see what local crafters are doing.

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Animal Welfare (Furness) - providing sanctuary for distressed animals until loving forever homes found. Contact Cattery 01229 836955 or Barrow / Ulverston Shops 01229 811122 / 01229 581402 www. animalwelfarefurness.org.uk

ARCHITECTS

ROGER ARMSTRONG ARCHITECT, Lindale.

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

ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS

MVC Design Plans drawn for planning permission and building regulation approval.

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BEAUTY TREATMENTS

Nails @ Home Yours or Mine. Qualified nail technician. Shellac nails / toes £15.

Rockstar £18. Huge range of colours.

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BOOKS

Daisyroots Books Main Street, Grangeover-Sands. Second-hand books. Local History, Climbing, Railways & much more. Full range of OS maps. Open 9:30 - 4:30 Mon - Sat. 015395 38817

BUILDERS / JOINERS

J. Brown Building

CLEANING SERVICES

CLEAN CHOICE - High Standard Domestic and Commercial Cleaning Service. Contact Emma on 07795 441324/ 01229 889490 or email cleanchoice@live.co.uk

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

JS Cleaning Your local, professional cleaning service. Contact Jane on 01229 584891, 07966 028404 or enquiries@jscleaning.co.uk Upholstery Cleaning Sofa, Leather, Cars 07925 512121

Beds,

COMPUTER SERVICES

VHS Video Tapes transferred to DVDs. £8 per tape. 01229 463375

COUNSELLING

Fairweather Therapy, Child and Adult cognitive behavioural therapy. BABCP accredited. 07792 843 807. www.fairweathertherapy.co.uk

DOG SERVICES ONE-to-ONE DOG BEHAVIOUR and Training Solutions. Martin Gleadow 015395 63567

DOGGY DAZZLERS Have your dog groomed in a professional, warm, friendly and safe salon using quality products. The Gill, Ulverston 01229 586777

ENGRAVING

EDDIE SHARP ENGRAVING TROPHIES pick up/drop-off Domus, King Street.

Contact Kendal Trophies 01539 740217 ulverstonsportsandkendaltrophies.co.uk Extensions & Renovations New Builds - Ground works Maintenance - Windows Roofing - Fascias - Gutters Kitchen & Bathroom fitting Plastering & Rendering ( 07534 280 012

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CAR VALETING

TOPSHINE CAR WASH ULVERSTON Ltd Valeting services from £5. Collect our wash tokens and get 5th Express wash free! N Lonsdale Terrace, Ulverston 07982 726438

CARPET SERVICES

ULVERCLEAN Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists. For a true deep clean contact Lee Gundry on 01229 586703 or 07858 757215

CATERING SERVICES

Lakes Food Limited Based in Ulverston: Buffets / Business Lunches / BBQ’s / Afternoon Teas / Private Parties / Birthdays / Funerals / Weddings / Christenings. For a quote e-mail: lakesfoodltd@outlook.com Call: 07944 213022

CHIMNEY SWEEP

ANDREW BACKHOUSE CHIMNEY SWEEP LTD Established 1992. Trading standards approved. All types of chimneys and flues swept. Camera surveys. 015394 45117 or 0776 314 5594 ROB CHAMBERS All types of chimneys and flues Member of the National Association of Chimney Sweeps HETAS approved. Fully insured 01229 588025 Mob: 07881 921529

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SITTING PRETTY Antique traditional and modern furniture re-upholstered locally by timeserved craftswoman. 20 years experience.

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GARDEN SERVICES

Tree Stumps Removed Fully insured Professional Tree Stump Grinding Service GET A QUOTE ONLINE or call Will on 07983 373 724 stumps1066@gmail.com www.Tree-Stumps-Removed.co.uk

HAY & STRAW MERCHANTS

POWER WASHING

Hay & Straw Merchants Single bales, Large bales, Full and Half loads available.

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DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND ULVERCLEAN can now offer a true deep cleaning service to those dingy looking areas.

Contact Lee 01229 586703 or 07858 757215 for a free quote

JEWELLERY ALEXANDRA ROSE Jewellery is a bespoke jewellery company.

We offer stunning contemporary jewellery that is as unique as you are. alexbsjewels@gmail.com 07885 569245

LIFE COACHING

Not fulfilling your potential? “Issues” holding you back? Break free with the help of a fully qualified Counsellor and experienced Personal Adviser. Telephone Hugh on 07780 610427

LOCKSMITHS LOCKS EXPRESS LOCKSMITHS 24 Hour Callout. All Lock Problems Solved; Locks opened, repaired & fitted. Trading Standards Approved & Police (CRB) checked. Domestic & commercial work.

Car keys cut. We cover all the Furness area. Tel 01229 550056.

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SEAMSTRESS Thimbles & Needles wedding, bridal dresses, clothing alterations & repairs gents including also leather, upholstery.

87 Market Street, Dalton. 0758 3938018.

TREE SURGEON

OH TREE SERVICES - qualified and insured arborists/tree surgeons. Please contact Oliver on: 015395 30756 or 07904 698 794 www.ohtreeservices.co.uk

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OLD SUITCASES -trunks, leather bags, wooden boxes, toolboxes, wooden ladders, galvanised buckets, watering cans, kitchenware. Peter 015395 62811

WINDOW CLEANERS

MOTABILITY Rise & Recline Chairs, Electric Beds and general furnishings supplied by Furness Furniture Ltd, 19 Nelson St Dalton 01229 208536. Free local delivery. www.furnessfurniture.com

PAINTERS AND DECORATORS

Painter and decorator, C&Gs qualified.

Professional. Dust free sanding. Interiors.

Exteriors window repair, ten year guarantee.

Contact Tess 07462 416945

PEST CONTROL

PiedPiper Northern Ltd Reputable pest management company providing a professional, courteous and prompt service by expertly trained staff. www.ppnl.co.uk 01229 480 463

Regular, Reliable Service • Professional traditional window cleaning methods, caring for your windows & sills long term • Gutter cleaning • Drives and paths jetwashed

PORCELAIN RESTORATION

Porcelain, Ceramics, Paintings Restored.

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GARDEN CLEARANCE Grass and hedge cutting, strimming and fencing.

Ron’s Tidy Garden. Tel: 01229 580345 Mobile 07904 151964. Reliable and honest Lawns mowed, hedges trimmed, overgrowth strimmed, branches shredded and leaves blown away! Also DIY. Local and friendly. Call Simon on 07950 912212 or 015395 34640.

GARDEN LANDSCAPING AND DRY STONE WALLING. All aspects of stonework and landscaping. Sam Shaw Kilburn 07887243988

Garden Maintenance lawn care, weeding, edging, planting & veg garden installation, pruning. Single & regular jobs in Ulverston undertaken.

Call Kay on 07545 211170.

HANDYMAN SERVICES

I’m your local, friendly handyman for painting, repairs and general DIY around the home. I can do most things! All jobs considered. Call Simon on 07950 912212 or 015395 34640.

Part Time Holiday Cottage Cleaners

Like cleaning? Take pride in your work? Earn extra money ?...then why not join our expanding team of holiday cottage cleaners, cleaning and preparing a wide range of different holiday properties throughout the area.

Change over days Friday’s, Saturday’s and Monday’s 10.00am – 4.00pm but other hours and contracts available to suit. All equipment, uniform and training supplied. £8.24 — £9.45 per hour (Please note this is cleaning only position no laundry required, all done on site).

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