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Welcome Dalton! We are proud to include the ancient capital of Furness in our circulation, and hope that you will enjoy our monthly community magazine. Any news you have for December and January, let us know by the 11th of November.

As the autumn nights draw in, there are so many events, festivals, concerts, markets and, of course, remembrance services coming up. Don’t miss our Arts & Music and What’s On pages. Let us know your event for December and January, and we’ll include in the next issue. Don’t forget to put a bit of sparkle in your Christmas shopping by shopping local. Plenty of ideas on our centre spread GiftGuide....see page 16.

Ulverston Team Pie, Another Fine Fest and all you Pie Fighters out there - you are Officially Amazing! All of these things happen with the help of volunteers. If you would like to make a difference to Ulverston and be a part of the running of Coronation Hall and Markets, get in touch with Ulverston Community Enterprises, see more on page 6.

Congratulations to the team at Virginia House on achieving an AA Rosette within a year of opening.

Congratulations also go to the new Charnley’s - formerly Crooklands on their fantastic refurbishment, Michael Atkinson, finalist in the Carpet Fitter of the Year and also to Ryan ‘flippin fantastic’ on your National Pizza making success!

Are you a local trader, craftsperson, plumber, accountant, cleaner or even hiring out holiday lets? Do you want to connect to 13,000 households and businesses in the Furness area? Give us a ring and we can tailor something just for you! Or if you only want to dip your toe in, we have a great offer of 20 free words in our classified lineage section. Try it without obligation. If it works then great, we hope you will come back!

Most importantly please stay safe on Bonfire Night, and we hope to hear from you with events, news, adverts and the like by our deadline of 11th November.

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Remembrance Festival and Parade What is the old Brewery’s future?

Volunteers needed to support Coro and markets Flour power is a sign of the Thyme’s Dalton through the ages Local Apprentices at Rusland Horizons Ulverston Scrap Store Plus looking for workshop space Brand new Charnley’s Home and Garden is all set for Christmas Stand out magnificent Lantern Parade

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Light up a Life Services

To support the Light up a Life campaign, St Mary’s hospice is holding special services across the area, which are a wonderful way of remembering those whose presence adds light and love to memories.

The services provide an opportunity where everyone can come together in one place to remember and celebrate the life of their loved ones. Everyone is warmly invited to attend one of the Light Up A Life services this year.

This year’s services are being held: 4th December, St Mary’s RC Church, Ulverston – 4.30pm 7th December, Furness Academy, Barrow – 6.30pm 11th December, Cartmel Priory, Cartmel – 3.30pm

Grid consultations

National Grid has announced that it will start consultation on Friday 28 October on the detailed proposals for the £2.8bn project to connect the proposed new nuclear power station at Moorside in Cumbria into the electricity network. It runs until 6 January 2017.

A series of 30 public information events will be held in Cumbria and Lancashire to share information for the first time on the technologies which could be used to make the new connections and exactly where in the landscape they could be built. www.northwestcoastconnections.com freephone: 0800 876 6990 Tuesday 01 November, 2pm-8pm – Rampside Saturday 05 November, 10am-3.30pm – Lindal in Furness Friday 25 November, 2pm-8pm – Newton-in-Furness Saturday 03 December, 10am-3.30pm – Kirkby-in-Furness

Remembrance Festival and Parade The Royal British Legion Ulverston Branch will be holding a Royal Albert Hall style Festival of Remembrance event in the Coronation Hall, Ulverston.

The event is taking place on Friday 11th November commencing at 7.30pm with the Muster of Standards.

This will be followed by a full concert culminating with a short service of remembrance. Tickets, £6 stalls and £10 in the balcony, are on sale at the Coronation Hall Box Office, Ulverston telephone 01229 588994. All profits to the Poppy Appeal.

On Saturday morning 12th of November there will be a Poppy appeal Coffee Morning in the Coronation Hall starting at 9.30am. The Coffee Morning is organized by the Women’s Section of the RBL. Residents and visitors are invited to join with serving and ex members of the armed forces for the Ulverston Remembrance

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What is the old Brewery’s future?

Way back in July 2011, a public meeting was held in the Coronation Hall where representatives of Robinson’s Brewery announced that they wanted to create a legacy for Ulverston after the closure of their brewery site.

Their preferred plan was to demolish most of the buildings and put up a large unit, including a low level car park and a pedestrian underpass, which would be leased by a major ‘high end’ supermarket. It is fair to say that this proposal sparked a heated debate.

Some people were all in favour of a new supermarket in Ulverston, arguing that it would bring the town into the 21st century, revitalise the town centre and mean that people wouldn’t have to go to Barrow for a reasonably priced weekly shop.

Others, believing that another supermarket would spell the end for remaining independent retailers, completely opposed the idea. Opposition also came from those who did not object to a supermarket in principle but who thought

that the plan was unsuitable for a problematic site in the conservation area. Although Robinson’s gave no indication of which supermarket chain was interested in the site, they were given planning permission by SLDC. This was quashed by a Judicial Review, but after a re-run of the planning process, planning permission was given again in 2015 and an application for another Judicial Review was turned down.

Very little seems to have happened on the site since then, and concerns have been raised over whether the building for which

planning permission was given can be built. SLDC lawyers have stated that a ‘high end use’ is the only economically viable option for the site, yet since 2011 major supermarket chains like Tesco and Sainsbury have halted expansion plans and pulled out of planned developments.

Although SLDC lawyers also said that Robinson’s had agreed measures with the Environment Agency to protect the Town Beck culvert, the work going on at the moment shows that the culvert passes more or less across the planned

entrance to an underground car park. Meanwhile the site is deteriorating rapidly.

It would be sad if Ulverston was left with derelict buildings and bad feeling between residents about a ‘supermarket’ which might never happen.

Ulverston Now contacted Frederic Robinson Limited who in response to our article said; ‘The whole retail market, especially the supermarket sector has changed markedly in the last five years. During the latter part of this period the larger high street chains have held back and reviewed their investment programmes.

Ulverston is a town, which is planning to grow, notably through the Glaxo investment and while in recent times supermarket investment nationally has stalled, and the model has evolved the demand continues to exist (in Ulverston) and as the town grows this will increase and not decline. We therefore remain positive about the future development of the Old Brewery site’

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Volunteers needed to support Coro and markets Ulverston Community Enterprises (UCE) is seeking to recruit a volunteer task force to help turn the ambitious plans for the Coronation Hall and the indoor and outdoor markets into a reality.

UCE is creating a volunteer programme with training and support to build on the strong core of volunteer stewards who support many events.

The new force will take volunteering beyond stewarding to help with caring for the building and supporting events, boxoffice support and meeting and greeting. Most of the opportunities will be available during the day as well as on some evenings.

UCE Chair Judy Pickthall explains: “Throughout the three years of campaigning

for and preparing to take over the Coronation Hall and the Markets and now finally working with our staff to manage these assets, I never cease to be amazed how many people and organisations see the Coronation Hall particularly as so very important to them.”

“We would never have succeeded in our project without all the support that people of all ages both inside and outside the town have given us. Our local press – Ulverston Now -has also been an important ally in ensuring that everyone is up to date on our progress.”

Judy continues “Over the last eight weeks three new staff members and the six established staff members have worked to create an effective team to begin

to build a successful and world class Community Enterprise.”

“First class staff and committed directors will not be enough to create the improvements we want to make. In order to achieve this, we must once again look to our Community to help us.

We are asking all of you who value the Coronation Hall and all who want to have thrivingmarkets, both indoor and outdoor to consider how you can support our venture.“ If you would like to find out more please contact Julie Hammerton on 0780 1199 460, or visit Facebook page, Ulverston Community Enterprises, or email: ucetrustees@gmail.com

Topping the list in London Local chef, Ryan McNab’s, pizza toppings look set to take him far. Ryan, who is the head chef at the Britannia Pub in Penny Bridge, has bagged a place in the finals of the PAPA Pizza chef of the year awards.

Ryan, who’s pizza’s can be sampled at the pub on Wednesday nights, won his heat by claiming an

impressive three out of the six categories at the semi finals, held recently in Bolton. He will be joined by 24 other budding finalists, at the London Olympia conference hall, Hammersmith 10 November.

The final will be judged by famous chef Theo Randal, who is known for his rustic Italian cuisine. The winner will receive £500.

Fairtrade cuppa with the Mayor Ulverston Mayor Mark Wilson would love to see you for a chat, a cup of Fairtrade tea or coffee and to discuss local issues.

His open house sessions take place at Coronation Hall on; Friday November 25th Friday December 23rd Come along and put your ideas forward!

Puppy Training

Cartmel Canine Club is a brand new dog training venture introduced and developed by Charlotte Brooke and assisted by her dad Robert.

Charlotte is currently a sixth form student at LGGS and has a genuine passion for animals and a love of science, she has gained extensive work experience with a wide range of companion and farm animals in her quest to gain a place at Vet School next year. Both Charlotte and Robert completed a canine behaviour course at Myerscough College.

They are also registered with the KCAI and working towards gaining accreditation as a Kennel Club Accredited Instructor.

Puppy and beginner dog training classes are held on Wednesday evenings at 6.15 and 7.30pm at Cartmel Village Hall, with courses lasting one hour over a six week period at a cost of £40. The next start date is Wednesday 9th of November, if you are interested and would like more details please get in touch by email to cartmelcanine@gmail.com, on facebook or call 07946 318264.

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The Red Rose Social club based near the Rose Gardens on Victoria Road in Ulverston is a great venue.

The hall (also called ‘Drill Hall’) has somewhat been overshadowed by Coronation Hall but plays host to a variety of classes and events throughout the week such as Taekwondo, Jive dancing, Orienteering Club and Old Time Dancing.

There is a fully licensed bar open to the public and the hall is available to hire. Call

Join us for evenings of great food and entertainment Mia on 01229 583948 to discuss your ideas.

Successful Coffee Morning & Sponsorship Opportunities

Ulverston & District Disabled Club had a very successful Coffee Morning end of September. Raising an amazing £685.87, the annual event at the Coro was very busy and well attended. The club would like to extend a big Thank You to everybody who contributed, supported and helped out on the day.

The club arranges weekly gettogethers for their members including trips, bingo and more. They are holding a very

popular Christmas Raffle and donations both from local people as well as businesses are warmly welcomed. The club is also looking for a local company to sponsor their daytrips. If you would like more information, discuss sponsorship opportunities or simply buy some Christmas Raffle tickets contact Judith McGlasson, Chairperson and Secretary, on 01229 588333.

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Flour power is a sign of the Thyme’s

One of the things that makes Thyme Out in Grange stand out from the crowd is their extensive range of gluten free products.

They offer everything from meals to bread to celebration cakes, and everything is prepared, by hand, on the premises using local produce.

The business was started 3 years ago by Dad and daughter team of Roger and Sara and they believe that the personal approach is the reason that the business is doing so well today.

Besides their full gluten

free and vegetarian ranges they also provide outside catering and a celebration cake service. Michelle, the baker behind their gorgeous cakes offers a full range of celebration cakes including: wedding, christening and celebration cakes, all of which can be topped with amazing characters from tatty teddy to nemo. Sara told us: “We will also sell just the cake toppers to those who prefer to bake their own cake.”

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Dalton through the ages – A brief sketch Tucked by the side of the road which runs past Chequers Motel below Dalton church is an easily overlooked circular stone enclosure.

On arrival at Lloyd South Lakes you will find a beautiful new showroom set in stunning countryside with plenty of space making it easy to explore the full range of MINIs which are available including the new Lloyd Exclusive, Black Edition.

The local MINI Centre is easy to find, situated in Lindale just 10 minutes from Newby Bridge, making it ideally placed for test drives, with minimal traffic and a variety of driving roads right on the doorstep.

The friendly and professional showroom has its own dedicated MINI team who are always on hand to help. Open 7 days a week customers are always welcome to pop in for a coffee, take a test drive and enquire about the latest offers. The new extension also made room for a dedicated indoor hand over bay allowing the team to take all the time needed to explain all the latest technologies and features included with your new MINI, safe in the knowledge that the British weather won’t cut this short.

The new showroom hasn’t changed the ethos at the heart of the Lloyd Motor Group. The finest customer service with a local touch is at the heart of the Lloyd philosophy, which is loved by customers old and new alike.

This is the historic pinfold where stray animals were kept until their owners came to claim them, and also the site of one of the most violent episodes of Dalton’s past. Towards the end of the 17th century civil war, Royalists who had taken over Dalton were attacked in broad daylight

by Parliamentary sailors and local sympathisers.

The Royalists won the ensuing vicious skirmish and the unfortunate Parliamentarians who had ended up in the pinfold were ‘taken out and killed’.

The present day peaceful scene around the castle and church makes it hard to picture this and other turbulent times in Dalton’s history.

People have lived here long before Dalton became the ‘ancient capital of Furness’. In Victorian times two Bronze Age burials were found on the outskirts of town, and although few people believe now that a Roman fort stood on the hill occupied by the church, this could well have been the site of an Iron Age settlement. In Domesday Book Dalton is listed as a small agricultural ‘vill’, but after 1127 when Furness Abbey was founded in the nearby Beckansgill valley, Dalton became the principal town in Furness, where the powerful abbot had a market and fair and his court and gallows.

Although Dalton has had a church since before the Norman Conquest, it was only in about 1340 that the castle, still a prominent feature of the old part of town, was built by the Abbey, probably as a result of devastating Scottish raids in 1316 and 1322.

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show more buildings, including what was once a covered market, attached to the main tower, and it might have been built as a much larger structure.

It is generally thought that the dissolution of Furness Abbey in 1537 led to a downturn in Dalton’s fortunes and this was made worse by a terrible outbreak of plague in 1631. According to a contemporary account, over half of the town’s population died, and blame for this tragedy was laid squarely at the door of a man who not only brought the disease from London but also gave out ‘medicine’ which made sufferers worse.

In spite of this, by the 18th century Dalton had recovered to become a prosperous small market town and home to a prestigious hunt, where people were surprisingly well-informed because they had four grammar schools and one of the earliest book clubs. Here the artist George Romney was born in 1734, and his restored grave can be

seen in the churchyard.

Even so, the Sunday harvest hiring fairs became notorious for wild alcoholfuelled disorder. However, the mid-19th century saw the greatest changes when industrialisation demanded huge quantities of Furness haematite. Dalton rapidly expanded, terraces of new houses were built to accommodate ore miners from as far away as Cornwall, the railway arrived and the countryside around was transformed into a landscape of mines, spoil heaps and mineral lines. In a sign of increased prosperity the old church was demolished and replaced with the fine Paley and Austin church we see today. The last mines closed after World War II, but the legacy of this hard and dangerous work no doubt lives on in the community spirit of modern Dalton.

The story of Dalton has been well told by local historian James Walton, and his most recent book, ‘Dalton-in-Furness from A – Z’ is available in local libraries.

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New apprentice team meet with Makita and Thomas Graham as they formally handed over the tools.

The Rusland Valley and Fells Landscape Partnership is excited to announce the start of its new three year apprenticeship scheme and now have in place six new apprentices as part of the ‘Rusland Horizons’ project.

Based in the unique landscape of the Rusland Valley and fells, the apprentices will be working on practical conservation projects and learning valuable skills for future careers in the environmental and rural sectors. Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and with the additional support and involvement of Makita, Electricity North West and Thomas Graham, a Cumbrian family business, the Scheme provides a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the

conservation of south Lakeland landscape.

Two of the new apprentices Leia Hoggarth from Barrow and Aiden Dineen from Dalton are being sponsored by Electricity North West. Sally McGuire, head of talent and resourcing for Electricity North West, said: “We are committed to providing opportunities for young people throughout the region through our own apprenticeship scheme and also by supporting other fantastic schemes like the new apprentice programme by Rusland Horizons.”

The apprentice scheme is working in partnership with Newton Rigg College and a key part of this is to complete a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Environmental Conservation.

The next big event on the Ulverston Business Alliance (UBA) calendar is the Paul Jarvis Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Last year this was won by a very talented young artist Hannah Willets who has gone on to have continued success throughout 2016 with local art exhibitions and commissions as well as her art work being on sale in many local shops and galleries.

If you know of a young entrepreneur who you think would be a worthy winner of the Paul Jarvis Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award – please email any nominations to barrowandfurness@thebestof. co.uk by Christmas.

The UBA represents more than 400 local businesses, providing a strong voice and support for businesses, not just in Ulverston but across the Furness Peninsula. The UBA arranges regular networking events and

Suzanne Edgley, Chair of UBA, tells Ulverston Now “We are thrilled to announce that we have teamed up with St. Mary’s Hospice and will be holding regular events in their Business Hub and Orangery.”

In addition UBA members can join the Business Alliance’ social network site, with their business profile and links to their website.

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Finalist in Carpet Fitter of the Year competition!

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Michael, who achieved Master Fitter with the National Institute of Carpet and Floorlayers (NICF) in 2000, has now gone on to be a finalist in their prestigious national competition, one of the highest accolades in the flooring industry.

Mike tells Ulverston Now “The competition was very close, all finalist were NICF Master Fitters from all over the country. The final itself

was the third part of the process after a questionnaire and a semi final. We had two half days to complete a small border carpet which was stuck down to the underlay and a traditional hand sewn bullnose step; something I don’t normally do, so I had to learn and must admit a much better way to fit a curved bottom step aesthetically. We were at the National Floor Show in Harrogate on view to a lot of flooring people fitters, retailers etc. It was pretty nerve wracking as we were less than two meters from the seating area so were closely watched. We all enjoyed the experience and made some good contacts, Anthea Turner awarded the prize.”

Country Markets at the Coro

If you are looking for a genuinely hand-crafted gift, local honey or a home-baked cake for tea, then pop into the Coronation Hall on a Thursday morning.

The Country Market is there, as it has been since 1971, between 9.00 and 11.45 am from February until December. Originally a WI market, it became a co-operative when the national WI decided it couldn’t have a trading arm, although it still has close links and an informal liaison with Westmorland WI. However, you don’t have to be a woman to join the cooperative and you can sell anything from plants and flowers through pictures and cards to cakes, preserves, cushions, feltwork, crochet and knitting. If you are a customer, stall holders will take orders if you don’t see exactly what you want, and new stall holders are always welcome.

You can call in at the Coro or contact Ulverston Country Market via Facebook .

Any Art Teacher or Community Artist will agree that Scrapstores are a fantastic resource for schools and community groups who are in need of high quality recyclable materials for their members.

The range of materials changes from day to day and could include card, paper, textiles, paint, corks, wool, cardboard tubes, netting, gauze and a thousand other things!

After losing its storage and workshop space in the old library building Ulverston’s much loved Scrap Store went into mothballs while original manager Corrin Hanlon looked around for premises and a new management committee.

The current team are Alison Wildgoose, Helen Kirkby, Alex Blackmore and John Hall, and the Store’s stock is stored beneath the Red Rose club on Victoria Road. Says John; “The Red Rose is a great storage space, and we are very grateful for it.

Anyone who wants to either donate or collect materials or organize an event can contact us and we can show them the stock. Ideally we’d have somewhere nearby where we could run craft sessions, but we’ve been

Ulverston Scrap Store Plus looking for workshop space

having fun running a sort of peripatetic workshop programme at various sites. We’ve had some support from the Local Authority and been able to keep the Scrap Store visible and viable.”

Scrap Store Plus (USSS+) has run or supported workshops at the I Am Me No Label shop, and for South Lakes Housing on the Honeypot, for the Halloween Candlelit walk, at Ford Park for Apple Day, for the Ulverston Charter celebrations and for the Artspace Green room project at the Coro, as well as providing recyclable materials for groups in Kendal and on

Walney. Further events are planned for later in the year including a stitchcraft session led by artist Linden Grieve.

Most recently you’ll have seen John and Alex on Market Street on Charter Day, working with young people and families on a model of the town centre using stock from Ulverston Scrap Store Plus. The model was on display in the library throughout October, and as John says “it’s just one example of what can be done with the kind of materials we have in store.” You can get in touch via Facebook Ulverston Scrap Store Plus

Women Interested In Networking Knowledge WINK was formed almost 2 years ago and grew from the inspiration of a group of local businesswomen keen to support each other, share ideas and skills and a genuine desire to encourage new and small businesses in the area.

In a short time WINK has created a relaxed, nurturing environment, with women interested in each other’s success whatever their business focus.

WINK meets monthly and has 2 speakers to stimulate networking throughout the meeting.

Keen to include all women in business, the group welcomes guests every month for coffee, chat, networking, free training in business skills and even the temptation of delicious home baking! It’s not a bribe to get you to join us, it’s a reward for being women in business.

If you are a woman in business why not join us for a relaxed morning meeting. We can offer you support as you grow your business.

Join us on the 8th of November Newby Bridge Hotel, from 9.30am - 11.30am or

13th December (Followed by Christmas Lunch) Newby Bridge Hotel, from 9.30am - 11.30am

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AA Rosette to Virginia House!

Virginia House Restaurant on Queen Street in Ulverston has just been been awarded an AA Rosette Award. The AA states that winning an award is in recognition of Virginia House achieving high standards, consistency and precision, serving food prepared with care, fresh seasonal, quality ingredients, with a clarity of flavours shining through and that stand out in the local area!

Patron and Chef Craig Sherrington has over 20 years of experience, holding positions at prestigious hotels and restaurants before taking over the General Burgoyne in Great Urswick in 2010.

Husband and wife team Craig and Louise Sherrington quickly turned General Burgoyne into a destination dining pub, winning numerous awards and gaining entry into The Good Food Guide every year from 2013 to 2016.

In 2015 Virginia House caught Craig’s and Louise’s eye.

They took it over, did the majority of refurbishment work themselves and opened the fine dining restaurant and gin parlour on 28 October 2015.

Within a year of taking over Virginia House, they have

now achieved inclusion in the Hotel and Restaurant Guide, with a 3 star gold standard status for the quality of their guest bedrooms, and Craig Sherrington and his team achieved the one AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence!

The Gin Parlour which started with a modest collection of 30 gins, has now expanded to over 120 varieties and theyhave added some exciting seasonally changing cocktails.

Craig says “This is an amazing achievement in such a short space of time – we are very proud of our staff and all the hard work they have put into Virginia House, from the refurbishment to the day to day running and looking after customers” He continues “We will not stop here, our aim is to keep improving and raising the bar on a daily basis. We have plans for further refurbishment works at Virginia House, starting with the cellar and garden and are sure our business will go from strength to strength in giving the town the very best choice in dining, drinks and accommodation – watch this space Ulverston!”

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Brand new Charnley’s Home and Garden is all set for Christmas

Charnley’s Home and Garden, formerly Crooklands of Dalton, is already getting ready for Christmas, just days after unveiling it’s £1m transformation and its new status as the biggest home and garden destination in the area.

The family business, which was established over 20 years ago and has been run by Lou and Marc Charnley ever since, launched its brand new home and garden destination on the 8th of October with a ‘Big Reveal’ event, showcasing its entirely redeveloped site complete with two enormous furniture and interiors showrooms, an unrivalled Garden Store and The Bakehouse – its brand new coffee shop and restaurant.

The opening event was a huge success, with hundreds passing through the doors to enjoy exclusive special offers and complimentary fizz. It was attended by Bay Radio which broadcast live from Charnley’s throughout the day and it received rave reviews from customers who were left impressed by the brand new store.

Now with the Big Reveal under its belt, Charnley’s is looking

ahead to the festive season and its Christmas Shop is officially open, offering gorgeous Christmas touches for the home as well as everything needed for a home makeover ready for the yuletide season. There is even pre-Christmas delivery available on many items of furniture.

Marc Charnley, owner of Crooklands of Dalton said: “We have been blown away by how well received our new home and garden centre is and are just over the moon with the feedback we are getting.

“People love it that we now have such a massive range of products and that they can come for everything, from big purchases, like a sofa or oak table, right through to little things, like candles and photo frames and we’ve been getting rave reviews for The Bakehouse as well, with people calling in purely for our cakes!”

“We are all set for Christmas now and our Christmas Shop is packed to the rafters with lovely things. We can’t wait to show it off.”

Charnley’s Home & Garden is open seven days a week from 9am until 5pm. To find out more, visit www.charnleys.co.uk

Stand out magnificent Lantern Parade

​ here was a fantastic T turnout in Ulverston for this year’s annual Lantern Festival. It was a fine, clear autumn evening, absolutely perfect conditions for the lanterns, fireworks and magnificent entertainment.

It was a pleasure to either parade with the lanterns or stand and watch them processing by.

As usual, there were four separate lantern processions, each beginning from one corner of the town and then converging at County Square to form one massive river of light and sound. Everyone

made their way to Ford Park for a spectacular Fireworks Finale.

This year’s theme was “Into The Woods” and there were lots of woodland creatures, A giant Gruffalo, mushrooms, owls, insects, trees, animals and flowers. The lanterns were made in the traditional way using tissue paper, willow sticks and PVA by the people of the town. It was lovely to see the very familiar triangle pyramid lanterns that make an appearance at every parade and equally amazing to see how the wonderful town folk of Ulverston seem to get more

Absolutely fabulous turnout of wonderful lanterns Chris Nelson, Chair of the Lantern Festival Committee commented to Ulverston Now: “Absolutely fabulous turnout of wonderful lanterns on the night, and a huge crowd to see the parade through the town. The sheer number of people and delays getting into Ford Park through the single remaining gateway made it a challenging night for our stewards, but they did a great job, and we hugely appreciate their support and that of all the other volunteers who make the Festival possible each year.”

Chris continued: “Feedback from the pubs, restaurants and cafes in the town was

that they were absolutely full so it was also a good night for Ulverston’s businesses.”

Ulverston Councillors at the September Town Council meeting were very positive to this year’s Lantern Festival organisation and in particular praised the festival stewards, headed by Gavin Knott.

In addition Sgt Johnston, Cumbria Constabulary, stated that it was the busiest Lantern Festival that he had experienced for the last 20+ years in Ulverston, with possibly over 8,000 participants and spectators, but no reported police incidents at all.

Officially Amazing Team Pie

Guinness World Records has confirmed that Team Pie/Another Fine Fest and all Ulverston pie fighters are now the official world record pie fight holders!

Guinness wrote to Team Pie: “We are thrilled to inform you that your application for

Largest shaving cream pie fight has been successful and you are now the Guinness World Records Title Holder!” and continued “Congratulations, you are Officially Amazing!”

Go Team Pie - Another Fine Fest and Ulverston!

creative every year!

Blast Furness and a number of other drumming bands helped to create a carnival atmosphere throughout the journey to the park where the popular Ulverston band, Bag of Spanners delighted the crowd with upbeat music.

The Human Organs really entertained the crowds with their quirky ‘puff packs’ which were made from church organ pipes amongst other things!

Ford Park was transformed into a magical enchanted forest. It was lit up with lantern trees, a giant ‘moth army’ and it was full of floating and

dancing mythical and ethereal woodland creatures.

It is important to remember that the whole event is run by volunteers, who work incredibly hard to make it happen. From all of us at Ulverston Now, we thank you for once again providing our town with this most special festival that helps to make Ulverston so unique.

Photos are courtesy of David Finchett, a freelance Press and Events photographer based in Ulverston. He can be contacted via his website www.davidfinchett.co.uk.

Everyone is talking about the new Bici Cafe in Ulverston!

The atmospheric cafe is is the creation of Katrina (Kat) Allison and Guglielmo (Gwill) Baldassarre. In the evenings, genuine Italian pizza is cooked while you watch in the wood-fired pizza oven and served with real Italian meats and cheeses paired with Italian wines, micro-brews and cocktails. During the day, you can enjoy a more traditional brunch menu, with coffee by Carvetii Coffee, independent Cumbrian coffee roasters.

The cafe is located in an industrial-style building, on The Gill in Ulverston and was previously home to Gill Cycles.

This was restored from scratch, with assistance from The Route ID interior designers, who created the stylish, contemporary interior, featuring neutral tones and clever use of textures and lighting.

The inspiration for the cafe initially came from Kat’s desire to set up a cycle-friendly cafe.

After leaving her job as a lawyer in London and New York, she undertook some extensive bike travels in the USA (she has cycled around the perimeter of the USA, and also across the middle from West to East) and loved spending time in bike cafes along the way. The addition of the pizzas and Italian-cuisine came from her partner, Gwill, who was born and raised in Alassio, in the Liguria region of Italy, but has lived in Ulverston for around 25 years. Essentially, they wanted to create a place in Ulverston that was modern and casual, but focused on quality - a place that they would like to hang out themselves.

Bici means “bike”in Italian, and the name of the restaurant pays homage to the building’s previous use, as well as being bike friendly by offering a pitstop for cyclists, with a floor pump and multi tool, some cycling spares to purchase in an emergency and soon some bike racks to go outside.

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Wisteria Heritage

Ulverston Allotment Poem You ask by what we are remembered: We have been loaned a plot, an eight by thirteen piece of this shanty town of sheds made from other bits of sheds and iron bedsteads propping up the banks.

We are the new kids on the blockwith shiny spades, attracting nods and knowing looks, and gifts of panes of glass and sacks of muck.

Cumbria Wisteria has been awarded the honour of becoming a holder of a Plant Heritage National Collection.

Plant heritage is the world’s leading cultivated plant conservation charity, bringing together the talents of botanists, horticulturalists and conservationists and the dedication of keen amateur and professional gardeners. They help to safeguard the unique garden flora across the UK through a number of conservation projects, including the National Plant Collections.

There are around 600 National Plant Collections® around the UK. Each collection consists of a special interest plant group. Gardeners identify, document and conserve the plants in private gardens, allotments, nurseries, local parks, botanic gardens and historic estates.

Fiona Butcher has just been awarded the status

of becoming a holder of a Plant Heritage National Collection of Wisteria.

Cumbria Wisteria is a collection of species and cultivars of Wisteria Fiona started in 1999. It includes representations of four species, 5 hybrids and many cultivars. She first fell in love with Wisteria just over 20 years ago when she came across a purple cottage, and that was it!

It is not easy to achieve this prestigious award, it takes a long time and a great deal of research and precise work. Fortunately, Fiona is clearly very patient because she waited for 16 years for the first wisteria that she grew from seed to flower! Young plants grown from seed can take up to 25 years to flower, but fortunately you can buy grafted plants that are

already in flower or will flower in the next few years.

Wisterias are gorgeous twining climbers with beautifully scented flowers in late May, in shades of white, blue, purple and pink.

Wisteria is ideal for training over arches and covering walls, around pergolas and fences. They are also brilliant for attracting pollinators, especially bees.

As with all National Plant Collections, the Wisteria will be open to the public, in this instance by appointment only. It is a small garden with limited access and no disabled access. However, it is only a short drive from Ulverston and if you have an interest in Wisteria, Fiona will make you very welcome! Please Visit

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We chop and dig and sift, until our fingers seize with cold.

We take out rusted posts and ragged nylon string- sheets of corrugated tin, all someone else’s plans- we wonder if they watch us now and shake their heads as we heft rocks the size of cats.

We fork up worms, disturb a toad and when our spade comes up stained red, we worry about the creature we might have struck, until we see that currant roots run far and deep like arteries which bleed when cut.

At dusk, we sit in mud caked boots, watch the sun’s last trickle over Birkrigg.

You ask by what we are rememberedsome by inventions, others by books or art; and I guess some will be marked or measured by what they take from the earth, and what they leave in the ground.

Jo Stoney

www.cumbriawisteria.co.uk

for contact details.

Turning litter ..... .....into art Cumbria Wildlife Trust is inviting artists and members of the public to get involved with The Waste Beneath our Waves, an innovative exhibition of sculptures built from marine litter. The idea is to spread awareness of how litter left in the sea and on beaches can adversely affect our marine wildlife.

Amy Hopley from Cumbria Wildlife Trust says that while marine litter isn’t usually left maliciously, its impact on wildlife can be catastrophic: “Litter

Our patch is bramblethorns like knives and forks and thick enough to trap a bird now turned to bones; we burn those on our heap and watch the wind catch his ash for one last flight.

Photo: Beach litter-collecting events will be part of Cumbria’ Wildlife Trust’s project The Waste Beneath our Waves.

Photo: Steve Dee.

involved with The Waste Beneath our Waves project by collecting litter found on Cumbrian beaches and transforming it into sea creatures. The litter collecting will take place during October and November and the exhibition causes problems for many animal plastic bags and be hit at high of the creations will be held in species that mistake it for food tide by plastic bottles and floating January 2017. or get trapped in it. For example oil drums. We hope that this art If you would like to take part, fishing floats and weights can get project will be a fun and creative contact Amy Hopley, Trainee caught in their throats and fishing way of making people aware of Marine and Coastal Conservation nets and line can get wrapped how important it is that we all Officer at Cumbria Wildlife Trust around them.” dispose of marine litter carefully.” on Amyh@cumbriawildlifetrust.

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WHAT TO DO IN THE NOVEMBER GARDEN Well, it’s time to welcome the deep, rich colours of autumn, the long shadows, bonfires and shortening days. Affectionately known to gardeners as the ‘back end’, putting in a bit of work at this stage will pay off dividends come the spring.

Rhubarb can be divided and moved to create new plants. Cut back perennials that have died down, tidy them up, and split herbaceous perennials to create new plants for next year. They can be lifted out gently with a fork, limiting root damage as you work. Sometimes, depending on the plant, you might need a sharp knife to divide a clump in two.

Move tender plants into the house, greenhouse or conservatory. Here in the north, we have to be extra careful about looking after delicate plants, so don’t forget to move any susceptible pond plants too.

Now is the time to make sure you have your spring vegetables planted out, like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and winter lettuces. Harvest the rest of your fruit including picking up the last of the windfalls and grapes

in the greenhouse. November can be a busy old time for making chutneys, crumbles and blanching and freezing fruit. Just cut beans and peas that have finished cropping at ground level and leave the roots in the soil.

This will fix nitrogen in the soil as the roots break down, improving the quality and nutrition in the soil.

Prune climbing roses right back and have a scout round to collect any seeds to save for next year.

Collect seed heads, stalks or single seeds on a dry day and store them in the greenhouse or a warm windowsill in the house.

Clear up fallen leaves and weeds and generally leave things nice and tidy, ready for next year. The leaves can be used to create leaf mould or as a soil conditioner.

And remember, please, please do check for hedgehogs before lighting your bonfires and set yourself up to look after the birds over the winter. They will reward you by keeping the numbers of pests down!

Kay Hebbourn

www.thisweekinthegarden.co.uk

Lund Farm footpath success!

Further to pressure from Alan Brenton and local residents, South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) has agreed to arrange for work to be carried out on the footpath from Lund Farm estate to Morecambe Road. The work involves, digging in drainage channels and putting down hardcore (or similar), in order to build up the height of the footpath which will aid drainage and improve the surface.

This path is one of the main walking routes to Ulverston Victoria High School and Sir John Barrow School and it has been susceptable to regular flooding.

Alan has been lobbying SLDC since 2010 to do something about the problem.

His work and persistence has paid off and he also wants to say thanks to Guy Pickup at SLDC for taking this issue forward.

Incredible Edible Ulverston Incredible Edible works to transform unloved spaces into havens of bee-friendly flowers and edible plants which can be used by anyone, and has two events coming up. The first is at Natterjacks, Queen St, Ulverston on 3rd November when free soup and a roll will be offered to all comers.

The soup will be made up of produce from the Ulverston Permaculture Project and from Ford Park kitchen garden, so bringing two growing projects together. Coffee, tea and cakes will be available at usual Natterjacks prices. Incredible Edible Ulverston would also like people to go along to the public consultation on the development of Gill Banks on 9th November at the Parish Centre, Ulverston, 6.30 pm, where the possibility of a meadow for pollinators will be explored.

Seal cam goes live

A new live-action camera has been installed at one of Cumbria’s most spectacular nature reserves, enabling the public to observe the muchloved grey seal at close quarters.

South Walney Nature Reserve, on Walney Island is the main haul out site for grey seals in the North West of England.

Seals can be spotted in the water around the reserve (usually at high tide). However, there is no access to the protected beaches on the reserve to see the seals. The new webcam installed by Cumbria Wildlife Trust now provides the perfect opportunity to watch these charismatic creatures up close as they haul out to rest.

Sarah Dalrymple, Reserves Officer at South Walney said “Last year we were delighted when we discovered the first ever grey seal pups to be born at South Walney Nature

Reserve. We hope we may see more pups this autumn and the seal cam will mean even more people will be able to watch and wait with us over the coming months to see if it happens again!”

The seal cam can be viewed live now at www. cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/ wildlife/seal-cam.

South Walney Nature Reserve is open to visitors, though there is no public access to the beaches. You can also see large wintering flocks of redshank, oystercatcher and other waders such as greenshank and dunlin, as well as twite, seaducks and merlin.

You can observe the seals with binoculars from one of the hides, and watch the webcam on the screen at the entrance to the reserve. For directions to the reserve, see www.cumbriawildlifetrust. org.uk/reserves/southwalney

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ART & MUSIC

5 Best of the

November

MERRY HELL Friday 4th November Ulverston Sports & Social Club £10 Founded in their native North West of England, Merry Hell is an eight-piece folk-rock band with a history, a pedigree and a bright future. In four short years they have risen to become festival favourites, their first two albums finding favour with critics, broadcasters and music fans alike. They are continuing to develop an enviable reputation for the quality of their songwriting, recorded work and live performances.

SOOTYTERN, CASSIE & PAPER CRANES Friday 11th November Kings Arms Free The final gig from Lancaster folkpoppers Sootytern, bowing out in style on the Kings outdoor courtyard stage.

Support comes from tight two piece Cassie who offer up dark and broody off-kilter rhythms as well as Alt-Folk duo who combine acoustic guitar and bass drum with vivid vocals and capture the intimacy of a campfire jam with the energy to fill a venue.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE COMEDY NIGHT Friday 18th November Coronation Hall £13 / £10 each for a full table of 10 or 8.

4 award winning, Edinburgh Festival storming, prime time TV smashing, ribsplitting, side-tickling, extremely funny acts!! Including Tom Stade, Rob Rouse, Cokey Falkow and Toby Hadoke.

JESS GILLAM PRESENTS YOUNG MUSICIANS CONCERT FEATURING BBC YOUNG MUSICIAN SOLOISTS Friday 2nd December Coronation Hall £15 / £8 A unique celebration of music featuring some of the UK’s finest young musicians including soloists from BBC Young Musician of the Year, and finalist, Jess Gillam.

THE JIGANTICS Friday 2nd December Ulverston Sports & Social Club £10 One of the UK and Nu Folk music’s most arresting new bands, The Jigantics are part of a growing group of contemporary artists appealing to a wide range of music followers and just enjoying a fusion of great songs, stunning harmonies and fine musicianship. In this case it’s a genre defying mix of Roots, Blues, Trad, Country and then some.

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Matt Cowe Plays Chet Atkins special guest Becki Fishwick Ulverston based musician and guitar teacher Matt Cowe is planning a very special concert at the Laurel and Hardy Museum in Ulverston on Friday the 4th November.

The show will feature the music of 50’s American country guitar legend Chet Atkins and will also feature special guest Becki Fishwick who will be singing country and swing tunes from the 50’s including some classic Patsy Cline and Peggy Lee numbers. There will be something for everyone!

Chet Atkins’ music has a unique nostalgic charm, full of melody and virtuosic playing and Matt is looking forward to sharing his passion for this today not often heard music.

Many musicians regard Chet Atkins as one of the greatest guitarists of all time and his musical impact was huge. Matt will

be sharing the stage with a brilliant band comprising local musicians Steve Simpson on bass and Shaun Phear on drums with Lancaster based musician Jon Moore on rhythm guitar.

Matt has long been an aficionado of Chet’s music and has studied it closely for the past ten years. He has recently returned from Nashville in the USA where he was invited to play at the prestigious annual Chet Atkins Appreciation Society Convention. This event gathers the best ‘fingerpickers’ from around the world every year and this year included such luminaries as Tommy Emmanuel, Richard Smith and Guy Van Duser who are all giants of the genre.

“It was like being in guitar

heaven for four days and nights” Matt said.

Doors open from 8pm and the Laurel & Hardy Museum has a great authentic feel with cabaret style seating and a full bar available. Tickets £5 info@mattcowe.com or Facebook Matt Cowe Music.

Meet Ragazza...

The all-female saxophone quartet based in the South Lakes. The group formed just over a year ago and play repertoire ranging from wellknown pop songs to classical and jazz.

They arrange a lot of the music they perform themselves and love trying out new songs and ideas. Vicky, Faye, Emma and Justine play four different types of

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saxophone between them in the quartet, ranging from the soprano, alto and tenor saxophones and down to the baritone!

A lot of people who see the quartet perform don’t realise that saxophone comes in so many different sizes! The quartet have spent the year entertaining at weddings, functions and concerts around the local area and up into the Lakes. You may have also caught them in March performing

in the final of the Lakes Got Talent. The girls have recently recorded some tracks which they hope to be able to share shortly.

You can see more of Ragazza at Dickensian festival and at ‘Poem and a pint’ at the Laurel and Hardy Museum on Saturday 19th November at 7.30pm. Soon you can hear their new recordings on their Facebook page by searching ‘Ragazza Saxes’ or contact them on

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Artist of the Month

Ulverston Jazz Appreciation Society

KIM MOORE

Kim Moore is a multi-award winning poet, whose first collection ‘The Art of Falling’ was published by Seren in 2015.You may also have seen her playing the trumpet in ‘The Wizard of Oz’!

How did you start writing poetry?

I’ve always written stories and poems, but I never showed them to anyone until I moved to Barrow as a peripatetic brass teacher for the Cumbria Music Service. I found out about a local writing group, the 4th Monday Poets, who were very supportive, so I went on from there.

How do you write? Are you disciplined, or do you wait for inspiration?

I used to be very disciplined and read and write poetry every day. To me it was like learning the trumpet, when you have to practise daily, and I approached it in the same way. Now I still read poetry every day for pleasure, but I tend to write a bit less often and for longer stretches. A poem often starts from a little thing, which I find annoying or funny, and I know I’ll write about it, but I don’t know in advance what will come out and how it will end up.

Do you find writing hard?

No, not as hard as practising music, it feels more like fun.

The hard part is submitting work and having it rejected.

That doesn’t mean I don’t

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procrastinate, and spend time going for a run or checking Facebook when I could be writing…!

Does giving readings, going to Poetry Festivals and running workshops create a conflict with having time for writing?

Not really, I find I write as much now as I did when I was teaching full time.

I get inspired by running workshops, especially for young people, and it helps my own work.

Do you think the audience for poetry could be increased?

The poetry world can be a bit insular, with poets reading to poets, and it’s good to find ways of reaching out to new people. I’m co-director with Pauline Yarwood of the Kendal Poetry Festival, and at the last festival we found that a quarter of the people who came had never been to a poetry event before, which was great. People don’t listen to just one piece of music and if they don’t like it, decide they don’t like all music. Poets, like musicians, aren’t all the same, so those who think poetry is not for them might

be surprised if they went to a poetry event.

What are your plans for the future?

I’ve finished brass teaching because I’ve been awarded a bursary to enable me to study for a PhD at Manchester Met. I’ll be writing poetry about everyday sexism, those small and annoying events, and look at writers who link in with the subject. I’m also working on my next collection, ‘All the Men I Never Married’, which started out as poems about ex-boyfriends and has now sort of expanded…’

The Kendal Poetry Festival, of readings, workshops and talks, will be at Abbott Hall Art Gallery 16 -18 June 2017.

Furness Abbey Speaks’ by Kim Moore is a poem in the voice of Furness Abbey. To celebrate National Poetry Day BBC Radio Cumbria broadcast Kim’s poem on the 6th of October.

Each of the forty BBC local radio stations marked National Poetry Day by broadcasting a poem commissioned from forty poets #BBCLocalPoets 3rd November Kim appears at the Open Mic Night at Brantwood 7pm

Brantwood Winter Craft Fair It is a very special event when Brantwood’s historic rooms are full of craftspeople showcasing the very best in local art and craft.

With over 30 stalls throughout the house there will be plenty of ideas for unique Christmas gifts and quality handmade objects for your home. You can see jewellery, textiles, pottery, woodwork, original artworks, prints and cards,baskets, bowls, pots, and clocks as well as homemade Christmas

The society’s programme for November 17 will include (note earlier date): Andy Sheppard: The home grown, and deservedly popular, saxophonist and bandleader. Buddy Rich Revisited: The super-drummer, masterly swinger, technician, bandleader and entertainer, receives a welcome update. Early Recollections: One member fondly recalls his beginnings as a jazz enthusiast and record collector.

With a warm and swinging welcome always offered to jazz oldies and newcomers alike, the Society meets monthly at Bardsea’s Malt Kiln Village Hall, just down the coast road from Ulverston, where it presents recordings from every jazz era – and with knowledgeable commentary - on high quality audio equipment.

The music begins at 7pm, and tasty refreshments are included in the modest charge of £2. For more information phone Roy Booth at 01524 853335, or visit the club’s website at www.ulverstonjazz.co.uk.

puddings, cakes and preserves – to name but a few. The craft demonstrations this year will include swill-basket making, wood turning, spinning, rag rug making, pole lathing, and new, raku-fired pottery.

Other current Brantwood events and exhibitions run throughout November visit our website to see our exciting November events. www.brantwood.org.uk

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FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE COKEY FALKOW Friday Night Live comedy is back with a stellar lineup of award winning acts on 18th November at the Coronation Hall. We caught up with one of the four, the wonderfully named, impressively bearded and multi-talented Cokey Falkow. or event I try to stick to what is required of me and deliver a set. I am looking forward to performing in Ulverston, I have heard great things about Friday Night Live.

Aside from rocking the microphone at the world’s most respected comedy clubs, Cokey can also be found on our TV sets and upon the silver screen, having starred in such series as NCIS and Penny Dreadful and in the films Starship Troopers 3 and Body High with Public Enemy’s Flava Flav amongst many others.

He has even voiced characters in several video games including Metal Gear Solid V. This guy certainly gets about and in a major coup for Ulverston he is heading this way this November.

Writer, director, actor, model, comedian, voiceover artist, you are all of these things and more, if you had to choose one of these paths over the rest which would it be?

Stand up comedy is the best thing on earth and I love it, but if I could be an Astronaut! Actually an astronaut isn’t really what I want to do. I want to pilot the Millennium Falcon and smuggle stuff across the Universe.

What is your proudest achievement?

Becoming an Alien of extraordinary talent. This is the criteria for getting a green card for America and so now I am technically according to the Federal Government a talented Alien.

Do you tailor your set to your environment, i.e. is your show any different in a small town than it is to when you perform in a big city?

What can Ulverston expect from your performance? do work with the area and crowd a bit and I love to interact with the audience.

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The very best comedians could be likened to the finest rappers in their ability to freestyle and conjure up material on the spot, how on earth do you hone this special skill?

I did a tour with Ross Noble once and he taught me how to riff and freestyle.

I have an improv background so it is something I really enjoy.

Pretty much every comedian that I have talked to has had at least one experience of an unresponsive crowd and the feeling of dying on stage, has this happened to you? If so, it must be pretty daunting - how do you handle that?

It happens to every comic at some point. I died on my arse in a working men’s club in Lancashire once after driving 5 hours to get there from London through the snow. It’s part of the job. Not everyone is gonna love you. The best way of dealing with it is you grow a thick skin. And drink whiskey. Then get back on stage asap and smash a gig to bits.

It’s like riding a horse.

Your gran is from Windermere so we are guessing that you are already familiar with the Lake District? Any favourite hangouts? Have you ever been to Ulverston before?

I have not been to Ulverston but am excited about it. Windermere is beautiful.

I have spent some time there. Lowther Castle is gorgeous. My wife and I ended up in a pub in Askham and we drank with the locals until 3am. We made good friends.

Catch Cokey alongside Rob Rouse, Toby Hadoke and Tom Stade at Friday Night Live on 18th November at the Coronation Hall. Tickets on sale now and selling fast

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An Ode to Hoad Penned on National Poetry Day 2016

The rising, proud structure on the fringe of the town Holds command of our skyline, and as a guardian looks down.

Onto a town of festivity, a place to call home.

Somewhere you’re proud to return to, wherever you roam.

So the Hoad remains stoic and widely seen.

To sing out “Welcome Home” wherever you’ve been.

Kristel Kemp ‘Town with a will, under bonnie Hoad hill’....I’ll get me’ coat...

Andya Horsley The hill of Hoad was very empty, till it was topped with a lighthouse now views a plenty.

Patrick Malone The town we all love so well, Upon whose glories I shall not dwell - Except for the Coro, Ford Park and the Gill Lies below the lighthouse on Hoad Hill.

A monument for Sir John Barrow, Born here, not down in Barrow, It stands as a gateway to our town Onto which it will always look down.

It now has spotlights on the outside, Though no shining lamp on the inside, So, all Furness returning home Love this object of my humble poem.

Ron Creer Courtesy of Ulverston Town Council

FRENCH CHORAL MUSIC

On Saturday 26th November Kendal South Choir with Vox Boys’ Choir are performing French Choral Music including; Duruflé’s Requiem, Widor’s Mass for Double Choir and French Art Songs. The choirs are directed by Don Gilthorpe and the performance takes place at 7:30pm, Kendal Parish Church, Kirkland, Kendal, LA9 5AF. Tickets are £12 (under-18s free) and can be obtained from Turning Point, Highgate, Kendal, from choir members or at the door.

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CLUBS & SOCIETIES

Ulverston Woodcraft Folk Seeking New Members The Woodcraft Folk is a national organisation which aims to encourage children’s confidence and teach them to value communities and the planet.

The Ulverston group is aimed at 6 to 10year olds and meets on Tuesday evenings, 6.15 to 7.30pm, at Ford Park. Activities include arts and crafts, outdoor/ nature activities and trips out.

We also have an annual camp, lead a walk for Ulverston Walking Festival and get involved in community events at Ford Park.

As several older children have recently left, we now have places for new members. As we currently have no overall leader, it is run by parents. New members would therefore have to have a grown-up who is prepared to sometimes help with and run activity sessions. We are a friendly bunch, and would welcome new ideas.

For further information, ring Fiona on 07854 861090.

Swarthmoor Community Group

The Swarthmoor Community Group held a ‘Sovereign Sunday’ afternoon tea event on Sunday the 12th of June to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday. The event was free and open to all the village.

We were hoping that whole families - Mums, Dads, children, Aunties, Uncles, Grandparents everyone, would come. And they did. 100 people came along. The Swarthmoor Football Club was buzzing with food, competitions, magic show and lots of fun there was a real community spirit.

Christmas Fair on the 3rd of December Our next big event is our Christmas Fair. It will be at Swarthmoor Football Club on Saturday the 3rd of December from 10.30 to 1.00pm. There will be stalls, competitions and games. And Father Christmas will be there. It is free entrance and there will be refreshments - soup lunch - £3.00 and coffee and cake - £1.00. Please come along and join in the fun and grab yourself some bargains and early Christmas presents.

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New Chair for Ulverston in Bloom Following on from Judy Pickthall’s excellent leadership over an eight year period, Kim Farr was elected Chair of Ulverston in Bloom at the AGM in September. This role involves a great deal of partnership working and also being part of a team of volunteers working hard to make the town attractive and environmentally friendly. There are plans to enter Cumbria in Bloom in 2017 which will involve working towards very high standards in three areas: Horticultural achievement, Community participation and Environmental responsibility.

A huge amount of activity takes place in Ulverston across the parks, allotments, canal and beds and planters around the town and the participation of Incredible Edible Ulverston

volunteers, the Friends of Lightburn Park, Ulverston in Bloom volunteers, councillors, Canal Regeneration volunteers, local apprentices, Ford Park Community Group Volunteers, local business owners, local nurseries, Ulverston Permaculture Project volunteers, the local councils, schools, Scouts and Guides and the Business Improvement District are all very important.

As part of preparing for the Cumbria in Bloom application it is planned to • make the choice of planting more suitable for bees and other pollinators • create habitats for wildlife in the town where possible e.g at the Factory Shop Garden and • Jubilee Gardens by

putting up bird and bat boxes and making log piles and stump gardens • involve more community groups • support the new Gill Banks Action Group by exploring the possibility of developing a wildflower meadow • investigate the development of a Heritage and Habitat Walk all around Ulverston If you are interested in getting involved with gardening, food growing or wildlife developments please contact Kim Farr on 01229 480156 or farraway@ hotmail.co.uk. The regular Ulverston in Bloom volunteering session is on a Wednesday morning from 9.30am to 11.30am but there are many other times when you can get involved too.

The Ulverston Ladies Afternoon Guild The Ulverston Ladies Afternoon Guild was formed in 2008 after it was decided to leave the Townswomen’s Guild Federation which we had been part of since our Afternoon Guild was formed in 1939. We are a very friendly group of ladies who meet on the first Tuesday of each month in the Coronation Hall Supper Room at 2.00pm

until 4.00pm to enjoy a variety of Speakers ranging from local history, slide shows, various crafts, talks by charities, choirs etc. We usually have a Quiz to ponder over before the next Meeting, a Door raffle and a cup of tea and a biscuit. On the second Tuesday in the month we have a Social Afternoon when we play Rummikub in the Coronation Hall

Ante Room from 2.00pm until 4.00pm. We also have a monthly Lunch Club when we meet at a variety of local eating establishments. If you would like to meet up with like minded ladies, come along one Tuesday afternoon and see if you would like to join us.

Subscription is just £20 for the year and £2.00 per session.

The Inner Wheel Club of Ulverston President Charlotte Wills suggested a “Silent Auction” for charities.

The evening was far from silent, however the silent bids raised a generous amount to be donated to various charities. President Charlotte is supporting the Alzheimers’ Society during her year in office, we are also supporting BEAT, (the U.K’s Eating Disorder Charity) and other local charities.

The September meeting was different in that we had three members who each spoke about something

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of special interest to themselves. The first spoke of a casket which she had kept from her Aunt’s house and knew nothing of it’s history until a newspaper cutting was found in an old scrapbook. This told how the casket was presented to the Mayor of Barrow in 1942 to commemorate the opening of premises for the Womens’ Services in Abbey Road. The casket was made from wood from various items found as a result of the blitz. The second member spoke of her life in Norfolk as a child, working as a nanny

and eventually marrying a Barrow-in-Furness gentleman. They were married in Barrow Town Hall by registrar Edwin Twentyman. Edwin is a member of Ulverston Rotary Club. The third member enjoyed her “red letter” day when she was introduced to Princess Diana who came to open the new extension of the Ulverston Abbeyfield House.

We now look forward to our annual charter lunch when we will celebrate 68 years of Inner Wheel in Ulverston.

Songbirds - the art of improvisation is liberating!

Kirsten Taylor set up ‘Song Birds’ over ten years ago and runs singing and music sessions in all environments from early years, schools, SEN and older people. She works with music for well-being, with community choirs and in improvising in vocal/body work. She also runs Singing For The Brain sessions in Barrow for people with dementia, Alzheimers and their carers - as well as the ‘Song Birds’ Womens’ Group for Vocal Play and Improvisation. Songbirds is for women that want to give freedom to their playfulness, explore their sound and are willing to take risks in a supportive space with like minded women. The art of improvisation is liberating. Get in touch with Kirsten if you would like to take part.

Song Birds has a new Monday night session which started 3rd October - GOOD TONES - singing for ALL - 80s, 90s, 00s popular and contemporary classics and a bit of Randomness thrown in for good measure.

Suitable for all levels and abilities - singing in unison and some simply harmony arrangements. Easy and Fun. Good Tones meet in the back room at Ulverston

Be a friend - befriending volunteers Age UK South Lakeland has secured funding to set up and run a Friends Exchange Service throughout South Lakeland. This new befriending service is aimed at people over 50 with limited support from family or friends. To get the Friends Exchange Service up and running Age UK is therefore looking for volunteers as: Home Visiting Befrienders - volunteers who can provide companionship, chatting, listening, and reminiscing with people in their own homes, and perhaps going for a walk, attending a lunch club or going to a gentle exercise

Methodist Church, Hartley Street, Mondays 7-8pm £7 per session.

The FEEL GOOD Singalong restarted on Thursday 6th October. It’s a great mixed group with a mixed repertoire steered by requests.

Thursdays at 10.30am in the back room at Ulverston Methodist Church, Hartley Street, £6 per session.

Kirsten says, “The Feel Good Singalong is open to all voices, even those that think they can’t sing. The group welcomes people of all ages, health or state of mind. There is no pressure to sound a certain way, just come along and give it ago.

The sessions will be light hearted and include gentle warm ups, learning new songs and singing popular songs, together, through the decades.”

Film Club at the Roxy

The film club within Ulverston’s commercial Roxy cinema - bringing the best of world cinema to South Lakeland for 27 years.

Son of Saul by Lazlo Nemes - about a prisoner at Auschwitz forced to work in the gas chambers - won the Grand Prix award at Cannes and the best foreign film at the Oscars.

Thursday November 10th at 8pm

Song Birds Women’s Improv group will continue to meet on Monday nights at 8pmish and/or be taken to next phase of monthly events in Special Places.

class together. Telephone Befrienders - volunteers who can provide companionship, conversation, listening and reminiscence over the phone.

If you are a good listener, empathetic and would like to volunteer for this new scheme, please contact Linda Greensmith – Friends Exchange service Co-ordinator on 01539 728118 or email befriending@ ageuksouthlakeland.org.uk.

Age UK offers regular training and social events, out of pocket expenses payments and a supportive, friendly team who you will be working closely with.

Theeb by Naji Abu Nowar, is a beautifully shot story of a Bedouin boy’s fight for survival during the first world war.

Thursday 8th December.

Annual membership is remarkable good value at only £6, or £5 for concessions.

Members then pay £5 to see a film, or £6 for non-members.

Come and join us. Full details of our films, including reviews can be found on our website at www.filmclubattheroxy.org

It is fine to just turn up to GOOD TONES or The Feel Good Singalong or to book a place, find the facebook page SONG BIRDS Ulverston, see website for further info songbirdsonsong.webs.com

Oxen Park Cinema & Reading Rooms Oxen Park Reading Room presents ‘Traveller’s Tales’. A winter series of 6 ‘photo & film’ presentations at The Carthouse Community Cinema, Oxen Park on the first Friday of the month.

Starting at 7.30pm.

The autumn programme at Oxen Park Cinema is jampacked with good films. More information on their website www.oxenparkcinemaclub.org.uk The Martian, 2015 Director Ridley Scott, starring; Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig. Tuesday 1st November at 7:30 pm, the Carthouse Cinema.

Five Easy Pieces, 1970 Director Bob Rafelson, starring; Jack Nicholson, Karen Black, Billy Green Bush. Saturday 12th November at 7:30 pm, the Carthouse Cinema.

45 Years, 2015 Director Andrew Haigh, starring: Charlotte Rampling, Tom Courtenay, Geraldine James. Saturday 19th November at 7:30pm, the Carthouse Cinema.

Brooklyn, 2015 Director John Crowley, starring: Saoirse Ronan, Emory Cohen, Domhnall Gleeson. Tuesday 6th December at 7:30pm, the Carthouse Cinema.

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Science Week at Penny Bridge At Penny Bridge CE Academy we recently had a dedicated themed ‘science’ week.

The whole curriculum was taken over by science, with special visits from Siemens, GSK and BAE bringing all things STEM science, technology, engineering and mathematics - to life.

The emphasis has been well and truly on getting practical with groups being taught not only

from local industrybut also many of our parents. Topics ranged from magnets, friction, electricity, looking after our environment, the body- including teeth hygiene and even nuclear physics!!

Jane Thedham, science coordinator at Penny Bridge Academy, said the week had been a big success, with the children showing lots of enthusiasm.

ChatHealth? New text messaging service for confidential health advice

ChatHealth is a free service for 11 to 19-years-olds. You can text 07480 635 458 to contact a school nurse for advice and support on a wide variety of issues from bullying and sexual health, to emotional well-being, smoking and general health issues.

Those sending a text remain

anonymous. The only instance when the nurses may need to know your identity is if they believe you are at risk.

ChatHealth is available Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm throughout the year.

Sending a text outside these hours will mean your message

is picked up the next working day.

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Help with Travel costs

Education until age 18 is compulsory but help with travel costs is not.

Several parents have been in touch with Ulverston Now and Grange Now about the cost of travel for sixth formers. One parent, whose son is travelling to Ulverston Victoria High School, is currently having to fork out £100 per month to get him there, and it is a similar situation for those travelling to schools and colleges in Lancaster and Kendal. Head of UVHS Sixth Form Mr R Rastelli confirms that there are more than 60 pupils affected at UVHS alone. Pupils that are travelling by train to Ulverston in either direction and are having to pay everyday unsubsidised adult rates to get to school.

We contacted both Northern Rail and Cumbria County Council for their response.

A Northern Rail spokesperson told Ulverston Now: “In order to keep a fair and unbiased approach to all schools and colleges across the north of England, it was decided to withdraw this particular educational season ticket offer. These tickets are a Northern product, meaning we

reserve the right to amend or remove them at any time.

This decision was reached on a basis that is both nondiscriminatory, commercially viable and practical from a logistical point of view, across our entire Northern network.

“However, we are investigating the possibility of introducing a residents’ discount card and if the proposal is deemed to be a viable alternative, it will certainly be something we will look into.”

We are sure residents will welcome the fact that a residents’ discount card is to be discussed and, hopefully, granted. However, in the first paragraph of Northern’s response, they state: ”In order to keep a fair and unbiased approach to all schools and colleges across the north of England ....” How can you compare transport links in cities with those in rural areas?

Tim Owen, Chairman of the The Furness Line Community Rail Partnership told Ulverston Now “the matter of travel for

young people in education over the age of 16 was raised at the CRP meeting on 22nd of September and Northern have promised to discuss the matter further within their own organisation”.

Cumbria County Council sent their guidelines for Post 16 students which state: ‘Free transport will only be available….in the following circumstances: Qualifying Post-16 students from ‘low income’ families Qualifying Post-16 students who have a learning difficulty/disability’ While it is only right that ‘low income’ families should get help, it appears that so many families fall just outwith that threshold, and those are the families who are being squeezed, financially, the most.

Sixth Form Open Evening

Ulverston Victoria Sixth Form is opening its doors on Thursday 24th of November. The open evening starts at 6.30pm. Two presentations will be held by Head of Sixth Form, one at 6.30pm and the second at 8pm and the evening finishes at 8.30pm. Ulverston Victoria offers more than 20 different A level subjects and have had more applicants this year than ever.

New Barrow Sixth Form Leader An experienced education professional will lead Barrow Sixth Form College as it moves into a new era as part of the merger with Furness College.

Jeff Chadd has been appointed Assistant Principal – Head of Sixth Form and will manage the Rating Lane site. He has worked at the Sixth form for 22 years teaching languages and is the former deputy principal.

Furness College and Barrow Sixth Form College merged last month in a move backed by the Government.

The merger has seen the two colleges form one partnership but operate across the two campuses – Channelside and Rating Lane – with both retaining their separate sites and identities.

Under the new executive team structure for the merged college, Mark Nicholson takes up the role of Deputy Principal – Curriculum & Quality while John Smith is Deputy Principal – Finance & Resources.

Speaking about his appointment Jeff said: “I’m delighted to be appointed to this role and continue the excellent work that has been done to create such a highquality and inspirational learning environment here in Barrow. The sixth form has just celebrated its best-ever pass rate with 99.1 per cent of our students passing and securing the grades they need for next steps to university and careers and more than half securing the top A*, A and B grades.”

South Lakes MP, Tim Farron took up this issue some time ago. He says he intends to keep up the pressure on Northern and you can sign his petition at: timfarron.co.uk/en/ petition/save-season-ticketsfor-sixth-form-students info@ulverstonnow.co.uk

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Circle Dancing; Swarthmoor Hall

2.15-4.15. Community dances.

No partner needed. Beginners welcome. £7. Contact Helen Brooks 015395 35022 helen. brooks@phonecoop.coop

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Gleaston Village hall & Green Committee Bonfire Night

6.30pm, Village Hall opens at 6pm for refresments Home made Soup / Hot & Cold drinks / Burgers / Hotdogs / Cakes.

Bonfire lit at approx 6.30 and fireworksat 7pm.

Cartmel Bonfire A fantastic

bonfire night event at Cartmel Racecourse. Homemade food, cakes, soup, BBQ and drinks.

Food From 5:30pm. Bonfire will be lit 6:30pm and fireworks start at 7:30pm. Free parking on cartmel racecourse, self funding event donations on the night greatly appreciated.

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Furness U3A Monthly speaker is Dr Michael Leach Wildlife author and photographer,

‘Animals behaving Badly’.

Michael has written 24 books and many articles for magazines such as National Geographic, BBC Wildlife and Amateur Photographer and travelled

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to some of the wildest places on earth. Coro Hall, Ulverston 10.15am - 11.30am £2.00

Festival of Remembrance The

Dalton Utd FC is hosting its annual firework Display on

Tuesday the 8th of November, there will, as always be a fantastic show that should not be missed. all the usual stalls, attractions, BBQ & bar will be available

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Film Club at the Roxy; Son of Saul, 20:00 - 21:50 Winner of

the Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars. Set amid the atrocities of 1944 Auschwitz, it focusses on Saul, played by the Hungarian actor Geza Rohrig. A startling film which re-opens the debate about fictional accounts of the holocaust and questions about the nature of humanity.

Bards Aloud Premiere, Local

writers put quill to parchment for The Bard in Barrow festival organised by Barrow Library and BBC Radio Cumbria’s Up for Arts project. It’s all part of the BBC’s Shakespeare400 festivities celebrating England’s greatest playwright. Ulverston writer Zosia Wand (The Treehouse, Radio 4 & Hansel & Gretel, The Dukes) and Barrow poet Kate Davis (Northern Writers Award) have worked with 15 local writers to produce 5-minute scripts that capture the essence of a Shakespearean character.

These are the best SIX and will be brought to life by two leading Cumbrian actors for one very special night at Barrow Library with wine & Tudor nibbles.

Royal British Legion Ulverston Branch will be holding a Royal Albert Hall style Royal Albert Hall Festival of Remembrance event in the Coronation Hall, Ulverston. The event is taking place on Friday 11th November commencing at 7.30pm with the Muster of Standards, this will be followed by a full concert culminating with a short service of remembrance.

Tickets £6 stalls, and £10 balcony, from Coronation Hall Box Office, 01229 588994. All profits to the Poppy Appeal.

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Rememberance Parade.

Residents visitors are invited to join with serving and ex members of the armed forces for the Ulverston Remembrance Day parade organised by The Royal British Legion.

The parade will assemble at 2.00pm on Sunday 13th November in Brodgen Street, Ulverston outside The Royal British Legion Club, ready to step off en-route to the church for service at 2.30pm.

The parade will return about 3.35pm to the war memorial in Market Place for a short act of remembrance and wreath laying. The parade will conclude approximately 4.15 pm.

15th

Bingo. 6 game cash bingo with raffle. 8pm at the Coronation hall.

16th

Blood donation sessions at Coronation Hall, Ulverston;

Walk in appointments available for donors on the day but an appointment is advised.

0300 123 23 23 www.blood. co.uk Open 13:45 - 15:45pm & 16:45 19:15pm

18th

French Cuisine night at Natterjacks. Authentic 2 course

French meal for £10. Book in advance phoning Natterjacks 01229-582190.

19th

Furness Abbey Fellowship Christmas Craft Fair, Christmas crafts and stalls at Forum.

25th

Tim Leeson Art Show ‘Improvisations’ at Natterjacks Coniston light switch on and

Christmas Market 3.30-9pm.

Party at The Waterhead Hotel at Coniston There will be food, Father Christmas and entertainment from Magic Mark.

We will then walk up through the village with lanterns to the Christmas Market at the institute! Big thanks to The Waterhead for providing the venue and food for free. art gallery Mon-Fri 3:00-10:00 pm.

26th & 27th

Dickensian Christmas Festival, The 18th annual Dickensian Christmas Festival takes place in Ulverston over the weekend of November 26th and 27th 2016. It’s one of the most popular Dickensian Festival events and attracts thousands of visitors each year.

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Blood donation sessions at Coronation Hall, Ulverston;

Walk in appointments available for donors on the day but an appointment is advised.

0300 123 23 23 www.blood. co.uk Open 13:45 - 15:45pm & 16:45 19:15pm

22nd December 5pm. Tickets at £6.95, please call 015395 58116 (duration: 2 hours) Moor Lane, Flookburgh, Grange Over Sands, LA11 7LS

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Furness U3A Monthly Drop-in,

FREE. Come and chat to group leaders and the committee to find out about the 50+ interest groups available, enjoy tea and coffee and sort out your computer problems with our experts.

Coro Hall, Ulverston. 10.00am - 11.30am

December 7th

Circle Dancing; Swarthmoor

Hall 2.15-4.15. Community dances. No partner needed.

Beginners welcome. £7.

Contact Helen Brooks 015395 35022 helen.brooks@ phonecoop.coop

Christmas at Dowdales. We are looking forward to celebrating the Christmas season with our fantastic annual festive music celebration Christmas at Dowdales. The evening will start at 7pm and will include performances from Dowdales students and pupils from our local primary schools.

Refreshments will be served by the Friends of Dowdales.

Tickets for the event will be on sale from the school office in Ashburner House. Seats will be reserved at the time of booking.

For more details call the school on 01229 469800.

Christmas Tree Light Switch On and Christmas Events

Friday 25th November Coniston light switch on and Christmas Market 3.30-9pm. Party at The Waterhead Hotel at Coniston There will be food, Father Christmas and entertainment from Magic Mark. We will then walk up through the village with lanterns to the Christmas Market at the institute! Big thanks to The Waterhead for providing the venue and food for free.

Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th November Dickensian weekend in Ulverston. A tremendous weekend every year marking the start of the Christmas season. Ulverston will be full of entertainment, music, dancing, acts and events for children, fabulous Christmas market stalls, festive food and costume competitions.

Saturday 26th November Ulverston Christmas lights switch on around 4pm. Fantastic new lights this year funded by the local Ulverston BID. Sunday 27th November Kendal Christmas Lights turn on with more events than ever before, including Santa Dash, stalls, live music, local acts and a traditional reindeerled sleigh procession through Kendal! Real reindeer, real Santa, and real Christmas Elves.

Saturday 3rd December Dalton Town Council’s Annual Christmas Market, Drill Hall, Nelson Street 10am-4pm with a great selection of locally produced crafts and festive goods and a wonderful pop up vintage tea room.

Saturday 3rd Grange-over-Sands Christmas Lights Switch On, Yewbarrow Terrace 6pm Sunday 4th December, the switch on of Dalton’s Christmas lights, crowds muster at 5pm at Tudor Square, with the reindeer led procession setting off at 5.30 to the Market Cross, where this year something a little bit special is planned, Dalton Castle will be brought to life as mapped images are projected onto the Ancient Building, Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th Christmas market at the Coro, craft stalls, festive gifts, carol singers and much more.

Coronation Hall, Ulverston Friday 16 December Carols at the Coro 7pm with children from Sir John Barrow School, Amabile Choir and Ulverston Town Band. Free admission, raffle. All proceeds to Mayors charities. Coronation Hall, Ulverston

Weekly events Mondays

• Pie, Peas & Film Night . Visit the Hope & Anchor, Daltongate, from

6.30 onwards for Pie & Peas, then visit the Roxy for the film, All for £10 only on Monday nights!

• Ulverston in Unisong. Every Monday, in the Coro Supper Room.

For all those who wish to sing for pleasure. Songs old & new. starting 7.30pm • SONG BIRDS Ulverston - Women's Improvisation and Play Group in the back room at The Methodist Church on Hartley/Neville St. £7. Using your voice creatively. Contact stentaylor@hotmail.com or Facebook page SONG BIRDS Ulverston or www.songbirdsonsong. webs.com

Tuesdays

• Yoga Classes, Croftlands Community Centre 7.30-9pm, £6 drop

in (classes are having a summer break Aug 10th - 24th) further info suzanne_ward3@hotmail.co.uk

• French Lessons. Ou La La French Lessons, 3 levels of lessons by native French speaker. At Natterjacks.

01229 582190

Wednesdays

• Open Mic Night, The Mill starting 9pm call for further information 01229 581384

• Knit and natter in the Coach House, 1 - 3pm all welcome please

come along.

Thursdays

• Ulverston Outdoor Market • 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 in the back room at The Methodist Church on Hartley/Neville St. 10.30am - 11.30am, £6. Open to all,

whether you think you can sing or not. Singing popular songs.

Contact stentaylor@hotmail.com or Facebook page- SONG BIRDS Ulverston or www.songbirdsonsong.webs.com • Ulverston Country Market, Every Thursday from 9.30am to 11.30am. Home made bakes, preserves, craft work, cards, gifts, plants & vegetables. Coronation Hall • Coffee mornings are held almost every Thursday and Saturday throughout the year on behalf of various organisations in the Coronation Hall.

• ULVERSTON.NEWS e-newsletter. Keep up with what’s happening in Ulverston. ULVERSTON.NEWS is published every second Thursday.

If you’d like to publicise an event, service, special offer, or anything else of local interest contact www.visitulverston.com • 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. starts at 8pm at the Swan

Fridays

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

• Yoga Classes Croftlands Community Centre 7.30-9pm, £4 drop in 10am - 11am

Saturdays

• Ulverston Outdoor Market, • Coffee mornings are held almost every Thursday and Saturday

throughout the year on behalf of various organisations in the Coronation Hall.

Sundays

• Pub Quiz at the Swan - Fun pub quiz with gallon of ale prize and inclusive supper. Starting 6.30pm

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SPORTS & LEISURE

Kate Rawles - The Life Cycle

Biking for biodiversity – on a bamboo bicycle!

How often do you ponder on the fact that your life depends on plants? Our planet is almost totally sun-powered.

The vast majority of living beings, including human beings, get their energy from sunlight. But only photosynthesizing plants (and other green things with

chlorophyll such as algae and seaweeds) can access the power of the sun directly.

Everything else, bar a few ‘extremophiles’ that extract energy from sulphur in deep ocean vents, either eats plants or things that eat plants.

In December this year, I am crossing the Atlantic on a cargo ship to begin a year’s journey from Costa Rica to Cape Horn, following the spine of the Andes, by bike.

It’s a follow up to The Carbon Cycle, a 4553 mile ride from Texas to Alaska, mostly in the Rockies, exploring climate change. I’ve come to think of this as ‘adventure plus’; harnessing the power of adventure to raise awareness and inspire action on some of our most urgent

environmental challenges.

The focus this time is biodiversity.

Biodiversity is crashing.

We have lost half our wild animals in the last 40 years.

It’s been called The Sixth Great Extinction, driven by us. Many of us, when we think of species extinction, think of polar bears stranded on their shrinking ice or tigers or whales or other ‘charismatic mega-fauna’ (aka big sexy animals).

The loss of such animals is absolutely tragic, though probably not life-threatening to us. But biodiversity also includes plant pollinators like bees, worms, and other underground dwellers that give us fertile soil. This is just one example of how biodiversity, critical for plants,

LA12 Galaxy - Women’s Football “I’m 46, a bit overweight and no threat to Usain Bolt” …I thought my days playing team sports were well and truly over.

No so! I’ve found a place where I can go and enjoy being part of a team again - playing footy.

I can do as much or as little getting around the pitch as I like. I don’t have to be able to do a Cruyff turn or dribble like Ronaldo. All I have to do is turn up on a Monday evening and then the magic stuff happens I’m with friends, I laugh lots, I try new skills, I do what I can

do, I play football and I love it.

LA12 Galaxy is an informal and friendly group of women who meet at the Sports Centre on Priory Road at 7 pm on Mondays in term time to kick a ball about on the artificial pitch. We welcome women of all ages and abilities, and sessions usually include simple drills and good-natured games.

If you want to unleash your inner England striker and have

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Additionally it is anticipated that half of the 6,000 teachers involved in the scheme will also access free training offered in partnership through the Youth Sport Trust.

Along with free training, once registered as a ‘TeamUp School’, teachers will have access to a variety of support resources. The more girls’ team sport activity they deliver

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a laugh at the same time, come along and have a free try-out session. For more info call Helen on 07855 093302.

‘TeamUp’ opportunities for girls in schools On Monday 3rd of October, the first day of Women’s Sport Week, three national sports organisations launched TeamUp; a threeyear campaign to maximise the legacy of three home World Cups and build on girls’ participation in women’s team sports.

is most definitely critical for us too. On my journey, I’ll be visiting all sorts of people and projects that will help me unpack the story of biodiversity: what it is, what’s happening to it, why that matters and, above all, what can be done to protect it. I’ll be blogging en route and there will be a slide show and a book when I’m back. And, to keep my own environmental footprint as low as possible, I’ll be riding a bamboo bike that I’m learning how to build myself – an adventure in its own right – next week! More on that next time….

You can follow The Life Cycle journey here:

the more reward points they’ll receive, which can be used for incentives such as free tickets to events, along with ‘golden ticket’ opportunities such as being ball girls for a World Cup Final.

Sally Munday, CEO of England Hockey, says: “Team sports provide unique benefits for girls in addition to health and fitness.

Research shows the huge impact of team sport on the development of communication skills, leadership and teamwork.”

For more information about TeamUp or to register a school on the portal visit: www.teamupengland.com

Sunday September 11th saw the third successful Ulverston cycling event “Ladies of the Lake” Based around two routes of 30 and 48 miles, the event focuses on fun, friendship and great food.

Organiser Ali Brenton explained, “We wanted to create an event which was more of an experience that just a ride. My partner Alan has spent three years refining routes to provide the best experience with the least disruption to local residents. We major on high support, great food and an easy going, friendly atmosphere. The Ladies love it and keep coming back for more!’

Date for your diary: Ladies of the Lake 2017 takes place Sunday September 10th - book soon!

Join the Pack - Walney Terriers American Football club

American Football is fastest growing contact sport in the UK with over 80,000 players.

After a 21 year break the Walney Terriers American Football Club returned to South Cumbria in 2011 and in 2015 the Terriers moved to GSK Sports Club in Ulverston.

Fast forward to 2016 and the Terriers are stronger than ever, after their third season in the BAFA division 2 North West league.

Accreditation to join the BAFA (British American Football Association) is hard to achieve and took two years for the Terriers

Another cracking cycling event!

Another cracking day for the Rotary Club of Furness and their Tour de Furness cycling event, on Sunday the 11th September 2016.

The venue for the event, Roose Conservative Club’s car park and the adjacent field were soon crowded out with vehicles, cycles and gazebos. Entries this year began in December, when the online registration system operated by Cumbrian Events company SI opened.

The final numbers were 530 riders, with the 50 mile ride and the newer 23 mile ride proving most popular with 371 and 105 riders respectively.

For the first time, this year the rotary club enlisted

to reach. They now have over 40 players and are looking for local businesses to support their future work and expansion.

The Terriers have had good support from a lot of people including their food sponsors this year - The Mill in Ulverston - and the money given to them by local businesses has helped them through a 10 game season as well as 3 friendly games. The Terriers aim to recruit local people to help the game, give back to the community, help advertise local businesses to a wider community and hold family and team events which

bring together players and fans of the sport under the Terriers slogan ‘JOIN THE PACK.’ 2017 is set to be a great year for Walney Terriers. If you are interested in joining their Rookie Try outs will commence on January 8th at GSK Sports Club 10:30am until 12:30pm for players aged 18 or over (under age players can train with written consent from an adult). www.walneyterriers.com facebook WalneyTerriers

the help of the local radio amateurs, (FARS – Furness Amateur Radio Society) – enabling support teams to be in constant touch using a combination of radio stations set up at Coniston, Roose and Gleaston. The radio station at Roose with the call sign GB2TDF operated on both HF and VHF. The service proved invaluable ensuring swift action when some riders were unfortunate to have accidents or suffer mechanical failure.

Riders completing the rides receiving medals and certificates or commemorative mugs and certificates, provided by DONG and Kimberley Clarke. Also bottled water supplied by the Farmer’s Arms Ulverston.

Then they could all tuck in to bacon butties, coffee, tea or orange squash, as well as Mars bars and bananas

provided at the en-route feeding stations at Rampside, Leece, Urswick and Coniston.

A very successful day thanks to our riders, businesses and organisations that support us, Roose Conservative Club for the loan of their premises.

Not to mention all the folk who help us on the day to again raise lots of cash for many deserving causes.

The event is organised by Furness Rotary, who are a group of friends who meet each Wednesday evening at Barrow Golf Club, Rakesmoor Lane, Barrow in Furness.

Most weeks they have a guest speaker who might be representing a local charity or presenting some general information about something of interest. The Tour de Furness has raised well over £300,000 for local charities so far.

Windermere Rowers finish First at Masters Double Sculls Two rowers from Windermere Rowing Club finished first at the double sculls masters competition at Cambois Head Race.

The North Northumbrian competition on Saturday 1st October was one of a series of long-distance races in the North East over October and November.

It was the first major race newly-formed Windermere Rowing Club has entered and the double didn’t disappoint. David Kidwell and Chris Fellows finished first in both their race categories of Masters and IM3 and came second out of all the double sculls overall.

The feat is made all the more incredible since Chris only learned to row last summer. He

has trained so hard since then, coming out for lonely evenings and early mornings to train in a single as well as with other crews that David, the club’s Head Coach, felt they were ready to take on some of the most experienced oarsmen in the North.

Chris Fellows, a veterinary surgeon, said, “It was a great day out - my first proper race since starting to row last year - I’m definitely hooked! Many thanks to David - without him I would probably still be swimming up the river! “ David Kidwell said, “This was my first race for 15 years and I had forgotten how much it hurts but it’s worth it when we do well. Chris did really well for his first race and let’s hope he sets a standard for the new club.“

The club awaits delivery of a trailer, funded by a donation from South Lakeland District Council, so that it may take its larger quads and so 12 members of the club to its first major race on the Tyne on 22nd October.

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BOOK REVIEW

Still time to book for the next Ulverston Library author event! Popular local author Jean Briggs will be presenting her new book ‘Murder

by Ghostlight’ at the library on the 17th of November. It is a ticket only event (£2.00 from the library) with mulled wine served.

Kay’s Ark’

by Kerry Darbishire Published by Handstand Press ISBN 978-0-9576609-5-3

From 8th October Ulverston Library will once again have the Cards For Good Causes Christmas card shop with cards and gifts on sale representing a wide range of charities.

The title sums up the two stars of this book: Kerry Darbishire’s mother, Kay Callaghan; and Rosewood, her wooden bungalow home at Skelwith Bridge. In many ways Kay Callaghan was an unlikely resident of the traditional working community which was Skelwith Bridge in the 1950’s. A great-niece of the composer Delius, she trained as an actress at RADA and was part of a touring repertory company when World War II broke out. She married fellow actor, Dan Callaghan, at the start of the war, but the marriage eventually suffered because of the effects on Dan of his wartime service. Arriving at Skelwith Bridge in 1950, Kay started a café, shop and B&B business at Rosewood

The library’s second hand book sale starts on Monday 24th October and will last for 3 weeks; in the past the book sales have proved to be very popular and are not to be missed!

Community groups at the library

Adult reading group 13.30-15.00 1st Wednesday of the month

Breast feeding group 09.30- 11.30 Thursday Children’s story time 09.30-10.30 Friday

Drop-in Dementia Information Sessions offered by the Alzheimer’s Society aimed at people with dementia their family and carers have resumed.

These sessions will run every 4th Thursday of the month between 10.30-12.30pm. No need to book just turn up.

It is worth noting that the Library opening times changed earlier in August. The library is open all week except Sundays. It is open until 5pm except Wednesday and Saturday afternoons when it closes at 1pm. Extra opening on Thursday evenings until 6pm. Flyers with the new opening times are available at the library or see online www.cumbria.gov.uk/libraries

which became a magnet for a varied cast of artists, climbers, musicians and rovers. Unable to turn people or animals away, she also founded two successful animal charities, Animal Rescue and Animal Concern. With great sensitivity Kerry Darbishire intersperses her story with accounts of her mother’s later years when she had to leave Rosewood and go into a nursing home. As a result, ‘Kay’s Ark’ is not only of interest to those with a love of the area and its people but will also strike a chord with anyone who has been in a similar situation.

‘Kay’s Ark’ is available at Sutton’s Books and the Book Shack in the Market Hall, Ulverston, price £10.

The Ulverston Bank Clock A Focus for Controversy by David Lewis Pogson has been republished on Kindle and Amazon.

The clock turret above the Lloyds TSB Bank has looked down upon Ulverston since 1845. In all that time the original clock mechanism has ticked away - a mechanism possibly

Follow the library on their Facebook page. For information on any specific upcoming event or for general enquiries you can ring the library on 01229 404151.

Cartmel & Ulverston Community Learning & Skills

so unique as to be the only one of its kind in the world.

When the book was first published, it won The Cumbria Local History Federation Prize. It is available via Kindle Unlimited or £3.95 to buy at Amazon.

SATURDAY WORKSHOPS NOVEMBER Introduction to Art Appreciation

12th 10:00-16:00 Cartmel Priory School

We trust learners and tutors alike are enjoying the Autumn Term courses. There is also a wide range of Saturday workshops available during November. Please have a look on our website for course information leaflets or give the office a call if you would like a hard copy sending to you in the post.

Some of you may have already heard that the office in Cartmel is being relocated to Kendal after Christmas. As a result, Carolyn will be moving to an alternative job based in the Barrow area and Naomi will be leaving Cumbria County Council. New appointments are being made and may already be in place by the time you read this.

We cannot guarantee the opening hours of the office in Cartmel during this time of change but rest assured someone will get back to you if you leave a message on the answerphone.

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Mixed Media Workshop

12th 10:00-16:00 Cartmel Village Hall

Sewing Made Simple

12th 10:00-16:00 High Newton Village Hall

Stained Glass Workshop

19th 10:00-16:00 Cartmel Priory School

Glass Fusing

26th 10:00-16:00 Tutor’s Studio

Willow Weaving

26th 10:00-16:00 Castle Head Field Centre 015395 36323 Mon –Fri 09:00-14.00 (24hr answerphone) adulted@cartmelprioryschool.co.uk www.cartmeladulted.org.uk

PRICES START FROM 28P (+VAT) PER WORD ACCOUNTANTS

CHIMNEY SWEEP

MELVILLE & CO CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS. Accounts, VAT / bookkeeping / payroll / personal and business taxation. For free initial meeting telephone 01229 434000.

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

ARCHITECTS

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

ROGER ARMSTRONG ARCHITECT, Lindale.

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

BICYCLE SERVICES

CYCLEWRIGHT, mobile bicycle repairs, we come to you, free quotes, Ulverston based but cover South Lakes, any work considered.

01229 587829, caroline@cyclewright.co.uk

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 Greenlane Archaeology, Lower Brook Street, Ulverston. Secondhand & new books; archaeology, history, some geology, topography & engineering, large range of local interest. Open Thursdays 10am–4pm. 01229 588500.

BUILDING SERVICES

Cumbria Property Renovations providing innovative render solutions Acrylic & Silicone specialists Bostik Climatherm approved EWI 07858 884 845 www.cprsouthlakes.co.uk

CARPET SERVICES

Carpet & Flooring Fitter Underlay & Accessories Supplied Fully Qualified & Insured Call Mike 07999 072 697

CHIROPODIST/PODIATRIST

SUE LAWTON (S.R.Ch,D.Pod.M,M.Ch.S) HCPC Registered Chiropodist. Registered & qualified for 25 years. Home visits covering Grange, Ulverston & surrounding areas 015395 83625

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

JH Cleaning & Ironing services. Full house from £10p/h offers available search Facebook JH CLEANING SERVICES 07557 353195 CRB Checked

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES RELAX AND REDUCE STRESS Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Reiki treatments & Relaxation techniques with Caroline at “The Medicine Garden” Ulverston Tel: 07870 594096 or 462193.

COMPUTER SERVICES

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

COUNSELLING

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Phobias (incl school phobias), anxiety, depression, addictions, confidence and self esteem. Speak to a professional caring therapist.

Experienced in working with adults and children 07792 843 807 www.fairweathertherapy.co.uk

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

DIGITAL SERVICES

Furness Engineering and Technology Limited (FETL). Did you know that FETL apart from offering a wide scope of engineering services also offer a fantastic opportunity for digital archiving? We have the capability to turn all old films and videos irrelevant of format into a new digital and presentable design. Call us on 01229 584043 ext. 244 to discuss in more detail or email craig.fox@fetl.co.uk

ENGRAVING

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

Contact Kendal Trophies 01539 740217 ulverstonsportsandkendaltrophies.co.uk

FOR HIRE

Acacia VW Camper Hire 2 berth VW Auto Sleeper Trooper Local friendly service, free pick up from Ulverston station & free off road parking. From as little as £200 for a 3 night break www.acaciavwcamperhire.co.uk phone 01229 584086

FURNITURE RE-UPHOLSTERY

SITTING PRETTY Antique traditional and modern furniture re-upholstered locally by time-served craftswoman. 20 years experience. Lesley Fursey 01229 464607 www.southlakesupholstery.co.uk

GARDEN SERVICES Tree Stumps Removed GET A QUOTE ONLINE or call Peter on 01539 720441 stumps1066@gmail.com www.Tree-Stumps-Removed.co.uk QUALITY GARDENERS - reliable, knowledgeable and affordable. Now covering the whole of the Furness area Call Michael Thornborough 015395 32118 or 07796 674861 GARDEN CLEARANCE Grass and hedge cutting, strimming and fencing.

Ron’s Tidy Garden. Tel: 01229 580345 Mobile 07904 151964. Reliable and honest

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

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.

CLASSIFIED 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.

HOUSE CLEARANCE

FREE* HOUSE CLEARANCE SERVICE *Please note: there must be enough items of re-sale value to cover our labour costs and tipping fees. We Buy Furniture ~ Bric-a-Brac ~ Tools ~ Jewellery ~ Gold & Silver ~ Antiques.

Contact Guy for a FREE quote on 01229 715114 / 07990 664476 WA House Clearance & Removals WE PAY CASH FOR HOUSE CLEARANCES! Garages, sheds etc 07528 049 516 / 015395 59469

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. Mobile 07886 831336.

POWER WASHING

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

SOLICITORS

DENBY & CO SOLICITORS Here to help you. Ellers House, Ulverston, LA12 7LT. 01229 582283 www. denbyco.co.uk Also in Barrow

TUITION

GUITAR LESSONS All styles, ages and levels, Ulverston based. Buy six lessons get one FREE! Contact Matt Cowe 0781 748 9391 info@mattcowe. com More info at www.mattcowe.com

PIANO, FLUTE, Music theory, ABRSM exams, lessons Ulverston and Dalton. All ages, beginners, returners.

Experienced, qualified teachers. Zina + Ciara Preston, phone 588270, zmyakisheva@gmail.com or myakicheff@googlemail.com

WANTED

STAMP COLLECTIONS, OLD COINS / medals and pre-1960 picture postcards purchased. Will visit to view. Tel Smith 07721 651 751 email fillatellic@yahoo.co.uk OLD SUITCASES, trunks, leather bags, wooden boxes, toolboxes, wooden ladders, galvanised buckets, watering cans, kitchenware. Peter 015395 62811

FREE FOR SALE

Next deadline 11th Nov. subject to space. Single items max £200, in writing to our offices or e-mail info@ ulverstonnow.co.uk, include your name and address

Mountain Bike COMMENCAL COMBI S Hardtail, great bike, great condition, usual marks from use. Black, white and blue. Perfect for the trails or riding along the tow paths. £150 ono. 07789 17 33 74

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