Ulverston Now issue 8

FR EE

Dalton &

ulverstonnow.co.uk

ISSUE UN008 - DEC / JAN 17

Ulverston now over 13.000 copies delivered every month, to Dalton, Ulverston and surrounding villages

Festive Feature PAGE 14-17

ALSO INSIDE:

Coniston remembers ... PG4 Crooks and Sticks ... PG7 Canal Totems ... PG11

PHOTO: Lindsay Ward Photography

AND LOTS MORE >>>

PG20

Gift Ideas

I know you don’t want to think about it but - yes Christmas is on its way.

So with that in mind why not come and browse through our lovely gifts.

Lots to choose from and starting from as little as £3.00.

Lovely Kipling bags, purses and scarves available in lots of colours.

Most of the Kipling bags are washable and very lightweight.

FROM £25

Diamonds are a girls best friend! But who needs to pay for expensive diamonds when you can create the look for a lot less and not worry about losing them.

FROM £19

Great stocking fillers.

Purcell and Woodcock candles and diffusers.

Create a wonderful aroma in your home this winter.

View our wonderful range of Gisela Graham giftwear.

Downstairs at Davenports.

GIFTS FROM AS LITTLE AS £3.75

We all like to snuggle up when it’s cold.

So treat yourself or someone to these fabulous Seasalt socks.

PRICES START FROM £12.95

More fabulous fishy gifts from our Gisela Graham collection.

Downstairs at Davenports.

FROM £6

GO FISHING FROM £2.50

Lots more collections arriving daily, plus our new range of hoisery and lovely cotton underwear all made in Britain.

DAVENPORTS FASHION Main Street, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6DP Tel: 015395 32085 www.davenportsfashion.co.uk Opening Times: Monday to Saturday 9:30am–5:00pm Open most Bank Holidays

Editors Letter

Contents

Thank you to all our contributors this year. We have thoroughly enjoyed reporting from right across the community on local events, club news, school reports, arts and music reviews and people and places all around the Dalton and Ulverston area.

Looking ahead to next year we hope to deliver even more. Maybe you would like to contribute or get involved. If there is a subject dear to your heart or you have a passion for a hobby or sport or maybe specialist knowledge to share, why not get in touch.

In 2017 the paper will be out every month and the next deadline is Friday 6th January. Remember we have two sister papers too - Grange Now and Windermere Now. Between the three papers we now deliver 30,000 copies a month TRADES ADVERTISING OFFER FOR 2017 Thank you to all the advertisers who have supported the paper in 2016. If you would like to advertise your business we are offering a cracking deal on a full year’s worth of advertising - take a ‘Trades Box’ advert in every single issue of Dalton & Ulverston Now and save up to 28% - that’s 143,000 adverts delivered to the Ulverston and Dalton area (11 editions x 13,000 copies per issue) - more details to the right.

4

The 50th Anniversary of Donald Campbell’s fatal crash

5

Poppy Bus visits Ulverston

7

Many women shocked to learn about their pension age - do you know yours?

8

The Mayor’s Awards

9

North West Coast Connections

14 Celebrate Christmas in Ulverston & Dalton 16 Dalton Tree Festival

Poem and a Pint, Liz Berry 13 CHURCH NEWS 20 ART & MUSIC

10 Dalton Mayor’s Charity Christmas Concert and Grand Raffle 11 Canal Totems

21

21 SCHOOLS 22 NATURE & WILDLIFE 25 WHAT’S ON 26 SPORTS & LEISURE 30 CLUBS AND SOCIETY 31 CLASSIFIEDS

Dalton Tree Festival

Thanks to Ford Park and Lindsay Ward Photography for the lovely cover photo in their walled garden where Ford Park will be opening a Veggie Soup Trail in December for kids to find their own soup ingredients. For their updates visit Ford Park on Facebook - fordparkulverston.

Happy Christmas to all our readers.

Chris, Kerstin, Sarah, Helen, Pip, Kay, Dave and James

Future deadlines Issue UN8

UN9

Deadline

6th January

10th February

Release

30th January 6th March

Dalton & Ulverston Now

2 Imperial House, Main Street, Grange over Sands LA11 6DP

OPEN 9am-3pm MONDAY - FRIDAY

info@ulverstonnow.co.uk

01229 490 000

info@ulverstonnow.co.uk

| 01229 490 000

3

The 50th Anniversary of Donald Campbell’s fatal crash On Wednesday morning, 4 January 1967, aged 45, the Speed Ace Donald Campbell was piloting his iconic jet-powered hydroplane, Bluebird K7, across Coniston Water in pursuit of an eighth World Water Speed Record.

At around 290mph, his boat suddenly soared 50 feet into the air, stood on her tail and somersaulted before hitting the water in a huge explosion of spray. It broke in half on impact and plunged into the depths of the lake. Although he died that day, the legend of Donald Campbell was born. He remains the only person to break both land and water speed records.

In January 1967, only the top Royal Navy divers could reach the wreckage 140 feet deep down where Donald

Campbell’s remains lay.

It was pitch dark, freezing cold, and without oxygen, they failed to find Donald Campbell’s body. His family requested that the crash-site be respected as a grave.

For 34 years, locals were adept at skilfully misdirecting amateur divers to other parts of the lake. But in March 2001, Tyneside engineer Bill Smith and his diving team, equipped with sonar and a roving underwater vehicle, with lights and cameras, recovered the wreckage of Bluebird K7 and, ten weeks

later, Donald Campbell’s remains. His funeral was held at St Andrew’s Church, Coniston, on 12 September 2001, and he was interred in Coniston Cemetery.

Meanwhile, Bill Smith, recruited a team of volunteers, with engineering and metal-working skills, to rebuild Bluebird’s wreckage and restore her to the appearance she had when she left her base at 8.30am on 4 January 1967.

Earlier this month Bill Smith appeared on Look North

West when Bluebird came to life for the first time in nearly 50 years.

A full programme of events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the fatal crash will take place between 4th and 8th January 2017. This will include an RAF fast jet fly past, viewing of Bluebird, a book signing, a film about the man and tributes to be laid at Donald’s memorial.

For the full programme see www.ulverstonnow.co.uk/ campbell

ADVERTORIAL

TP Framework - Framing Dalton In A Positive Light TP Framework specialises in bespoke picture framing for all types of artwork, prints, cards, photos, and memorabilia. They provide expert guidance and advice on the best framing for your precious images and objects. With a wide and eclectic selection of frames to choose from, there is something to suit all styles and budgets.

Run by Fay and Terry, the couple love Dalton and invite you to come and have a wander around and look at the rest of the gallery and gift shop whilst dropping off your items to be framed. TP Framework is home to the quirkiest and most adorable and gorgeous gifts you can

4

Ulverston now

find for anyone, no matter what the occasion. Fay and Terry have gathered an amazing collection of works from more than 20 local artists and makers including jewellery, ceramics, woodwork, fine art, candle makers, blacksmith works, wooden pyrography and even fairy doors made of fimo. You’ll find giftware for any and every occasion including collectables, birthday presents, anniversary treats, and much more. Christmas goodies or ‘just because’ surprises.

Some of the work includes paintings from Daniel Lee Cooper, personalised map & silhouettes from Dotty Flamingo, jewellery from

Yappers Chappers Designs, prints and cards by Lloyd Hopkinson, graphics by Spud Design & Illustration, glass fusion work by Marilyn Hale, original lino prints by Moira McTague and ceramics by Emma Louise Wilson.

It’s a perfect opportunity to do a bit of Christmas shopping whilst you are getting something framed. You’ll find something for even the trickiest of your family and friends, so you can spend less time trawling the shops and more time enjoying yourself this year! There is a gift wrapping service available too, so you can pick up a gift and take it straight home and pop it under the tree!

DECEMBER / JANUARY 2017 - NEXT DEADLINE 6 JANUARY 2017 h

Poppy Bus visits Ulverston

The Royal British Legion Poppy Bus arrived in Ulverston on the 27th of October to mark the start of the annual poppy appeal which this year aims to raise a record £500,000 in Cumbria to help servicemen and women past and present.

Northern Area Fundraiser for the RBL Judith Reay explains: “The Royal British Legion’s

vital work is entirely dependent on the public’s generous support – and we are encouraging everyone to wear their poppy with pride in 2016. The Legion is there throughout our beneficiaries’ entire lives to help them in a crisis or recovery from injury or illness, assist them with moving on after military service, and to ensure they are not

A Premier question We have been in contact with Premier Inn to hear more about the progress of the hotel coming to town. So far information is brief but Nick Johnston of Whitbread Hotels and Restaurants, said to Dalton & Ulverston Now: “We’re looking forward to bringing a brand new 79-bedroom

Premier Inn to Ulverston, delivering 30 new jobs and £5 million in fresh investment to the area. Following the consent granted to us by the Council, we are currently in the process of discharging a number of planning conditions and finalising our build programme, and then

disadvantaged because of their service.”

Pictured at the launch are: (from left) RBL admin and information team leader for the Northern Area Carole Knowles, Ulverston RBL branch President Tom Pickthall, Ulverston Mayor Cllr Mark Wilson, High Sheriff of Cumbria the Revd.

(Group Captain) Richard Lee, Barrow-in-Furness MP John Woodcock, Ulverston RBL branch chair Cllr Norman Bishop-Rowe, Anthony Horner from Cumbria Classic Coaches which provided the original 1930s double decker bus, Northern Area Fundraiser for the RBL Judith Reay, and Kendal Town Crier Richard Mathews who accompanied the bus as it toured South Cumbria.

More than 300 people attended the service in Market Street as Ulverston paid tribute to the war dead, on Sunday the 13th November

we will look to start construction on site in the coming months.”

At Dalton & Ulverston Now we are keen to follow the progress of the important regeneration around the Canal, including Premier Inn and will report back when we learn more.

The Latest on Ulverston Blue Light Hub We reported earlier this year that amended plans for a Blue Light Hub on land opposite the junction of Daltongate with the A590 had been passed, after the original plans were branded unacceptably ‘ugly’. The hub will be funded by Cumbria County Council with a government grant, and

is intended to house the Fire and Ambulance Services for Ulverston, together with offices for the Police and rooms for community use, while the Fire Station on Neville Street and the current Ambulance facility will close.

Originally, the building was going to be completed this year, but it hasn’t materialised

yet. Apparently the reason for the hold-up is nothing more than problems with drainage on the site which have necessitated negotiations with Railtrack, allegedly not the easiest organisation to deal with. This has now been resolved, and the Hub should go ahead as planned. info@ulverstonnow.co.uk

| 01229 490 000

5

GALERIE

Galerie | Eleganza

£21.99

Grandeco | Kismet Plum

£15.00

Colemans | Christina

£25.66

Arthouse | Fairburn Charcoal

£14.75

Arthouse | Bancroft

£13.99

INTERNET PRICES

ON ALL

WALLPAPER ************

SHOP ONLINE AT WARDGROUPINTERIORS.CO.UK

************ FREE LOCAL

Visit | wardgroupinteriors.co.uk

Arthouse | Stag Canvas

£10.00

DELIVERY

Holden Décor | Richmond

£11.99

Fine Décor | Oxford Tan

£15.99

Arthouse | Ellwood Silver

£11.99

Visit | Wardgroup Decorating Centre, James Freel Close, Barrow, LA14 2NW

Many women shocked to learn about their pension age - do you know yours?

Women used to retire at 60, but this is no longer the case. The 1995 Pension Act included plans to increase women’s SPA (State Pension Age) to 65, the same as men’s. WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) agrees with equalisation, but does not agree with the unfair way the changes were implemented – with little/no personal notice (1995/2011 Pension Acts), faster than promised (2011 Pension Act), and with little time to make alternative plans. Retirement plans have been shattered with devastating consequences. The aim

C

rooks and

Dennis and Linda Wall are a man and wife team from Ulverston, who have turned their hobby into a full-time business.

They both make bespoke hand crafted crooks and sticks for the discerning countryman (or woman) or anyone interested in field sports. Their sticks have gone all over the world to many celebrities and even to royalty.

It all started 20 years ago when Dennis had to take early retirement from SLDC and his father-in-law popped in with three ram horns and a book about stick-making that he had picked up for 50p at a car boot sale. He set Dennis the challenge and asked him if he could make him a crook!

of the WASPI campaign is to achieve fair transitional state pension arrangements for women born in the 1950s (born on or after 6th April 1951).

The Campaign does not ask for the pension age to revert back to age 60.

The Barrow in Furness constituency includes 4050 women who are affected by these state pension changes - if you would like to check when you will reach state pension age (it might be 66 or 67), when you will be eligible for free bus travel or your pension credit qualifying age please logon to www.gov. uk/state-pension-age. For

s

a state pension forecast please check www.gov. uk/check-state-pension.

For information about the WASPI campaign please check www.waspi.co.uk there is a local group for the Barrow in Furness & District area that meets monthly and has been to London to protest, run an information stand and met with John Woodcock MP. The local group hope to get a motion of support from Ulverston Town Council on Monday 19th December in the Supper Room at 7pm and from Barrow Borough Council on January 17th at 5.30pm - supporters are welcome!

ticks

By Hook Or By Crook, They Got Hooked!

The first attempt was a very simple and basic crook, but it worked. Wanting more knowledge on the subject, Dennis and Linda joined the British Stickmakers Guild and started attending country shows. They began meeting with other stickmakers and discovered the very high standard of the sticks entered into the competitions.

Dennis developed his skills for a couple of years and then offered to train Linda to carve the sticks too. By this point, she had developed a keen interest through attending all the shows with him.

Linda now specialises in carving people’s dogs from photographs and makes

UCE delight at volunteer response Coro volunteers get a taste of how they can help Volunteers from Ulverston and beyond got a taste of the extraordinary range of skills required to run the Coronation Hall when they attended a ‘taster’ session to meet full time staff.

Ulverston Community Enterprises, which took over management of the hall in August, organised the session for people who had responded to the appeal for volunteers to work with staff and assist in creating a bright new future for the hall as a Community Hub and Arts Centre.

More than thirty people attended the taster session and signed up to help in roles varying from stewarding and box-office support, to care-taking duties and technical assistance.

UCE Chief Exec Charlie Rowley explains: “Staff who operate the hall are being increasingly stretched by the growing demand for the Coro’s facilities. As UCE works to promote the hall and widen the use still further with more professional shows and community events, that pressure is going to increase. So we need volunteers who are prepared to give a little of their time to help run the hall, and ensure it is here for future generations to enjoy.”

UCE Chairman Judy Pickthall added: “We know there are many others people who are interested in joining our Volunteer Programme, and it will develop as the scope of the Coro’s offer expands. Anyone who wants to help should contact our volunteer co-ordinator Julie Hammerton on 0781 199480 or email ucetrustees@gmail.com.”

sticks in wood, buffalo and antler horn. Dennis crafts traditional crooks using ram’s horns and presses.

He uses a special heat process to transform these ‘by-products’ into useful and exquisite countryside accessories.

They have both appeared on BBC’s ‘Countryfile’ a few years back when some of Dennis’s sticks were chosen for the Countryfile Calendar. Dennis and Linda are often called upon to judge at the prestigious shows throughout the UK and they also run a twoday stick show at Lowther on behalf of the British Stickmakers Guild.

Find them on Facebook at facebook.com/TraditionalStickmakers-Dennis-andLinda-Wall/

The Coronation Hall was threatened with closure in 2012. It was owned and managed

by South Lakeland District Council, which has dedicated substantial resources to keep the Coro going, and worked closely with UCE to secure the future of the hall.

Since August, management of the Coro has been taken on by the UCE board made up of local people working to develop much greater community engagement with this outstanding Civic Asset.

New Home for Town Council On the 23rd of November Ulverston Town Council moved into its new offices next to Coronation Hall. Their new address is Ulverston Town Council Office, County Square, Ulverston, LA12 7LZ. Their telephone and contact details remain the same; Tel: 01229 585778 admin@ulverstoncouncil.org.uk Twitter:UlverstonTC and Facebook.

info@ulverstonnow.co.uk

| 01229 490 000

7

The Mayor’s Awards

Those who received the mayor’s awards tend to downplay their contribution to Ulverston, and Pat Appleton is no exception. She says the award is for all the Croftlands Community Safety Group of which she is a founding member and the co-ordinator.

Originally from outside Eccles, she came to the Lakes for a seasonal job but after she met her future husband this temporary stay has lasted for more than 40 years. The group started over 10 years ago when Pat’s neighbours were the target of anti-social behaviour and there was a break-in at the Croftlands Spar. Pat and her friends put letters through doors inviting people to a meeting with the local police officer in her front room. The group has grown from this, and now meets in the Croftlands Community Centre on the second Friday of each month. Local councillors come along and people are encouraged to discuss any worries such as safety, dogfouling, litter and cold-calling.

The aim is to develop good relations so that conflicts can be avoided, and the group has also gained improvements for Croftlands, including 3 new bus shelters and handrails and solar lighting at the shops, making it the safer community Pat says it now is.

Les Tallon, the Senior Keeper of the Sir John Barrow monument, also emphasises the contribution of others, especially of Ken Barratt who held this post for 20 years. Les

has happy memories of playing on Hoad Hill as a child, and after the monument closed to the public in 2003 he answered the call for support, becoming one of the friends of Sir John Barrow.

He enjoys meeting people from all over the world as well as local groups, especially young people, and enabling those with poor mobility to visit the monument, something impossible before the new track was made. This makes up for the challenges involved, including hoovering 112 stairs, and being frequently asked who lives in the cellar.

On one memorable occasion, a young man wanted to propose to his girlfriend at the monument, and Les helped him fly a banner with his proposal on the main flag pole. The happy couple visited him on their honeymoon, demonstrating that he is a true ambassador for the monument and Ulverston as a whole.

Two recently retired long-serving councillors are equally modest about their personal efforts while giving food for thought on the role of local councils. Brenda Marr, who served as a town councillor for 12 years, says she is surprised and humbled to have been singled out from other long-serving and deserving councillors, and is honoured to have served alongside so many good people. With roots going back 200 years in Furness, she demonstrates how community involvement has always been a way of life for her family.

She has supported children by being a lollipop lady and a school governor, helping in

the classroom and running summer playgroups, and as a founder member of the Lantern Supporter Group running workshops in school. Asked to represent East Ward on the Town Council after the untimely death of the late Bob Bolton, she was mayor twice, and emphasises that ‘all decisions are taken by the Town Council as a joint enterprise, and should always have the heart of the town as a priority’.

Phil Lister, a district councillor for 24 years and a town councillor for 32, believes he was part of the last generation of council members who had real power to make major positive changes. In his time as leader of the Labour group on SLDC and chair of various committees, councillors were able to build council houses and sheltered accommodation, invest in the Arts, bring industry into the area and build sports centres and swimming pools.

He is particularly proud of the Play Bus scheme which reached out to rural and disadvantaged children. In his view, SLDC’s move to a cabinet style of government meant individual councillors had less influence, to Ulverston’s detriment. When SLDC prevailed, and the long struggle to keep Ulverston’s Town Hall was lost, he decided it was time to leave and for new voices to be heard, but he hopes that the Coronation Hall’s position has now been secured for the future.

Pat Appleton

Les Tallon

Brenda Marr

Phil Lister

Winter Warmth Appeal As many as 300 older people die every winter across Cumbria because of the effects of the cold weather.

Cumbria Community Foundation encourages you to support their Winter Warmth Appeal, launched in 2010, and last year helped more than 1,000 older Cumbrians. Since then, half a million pounds

has been raised. Anyone born before 5th May 1953 is automatically entitled to the Government’s Winter Fuel Payment which is vital for some but if you can manage without it why not donate it to help someone else.

Funds raised are distributed in partnership with Age UK West Cumbria, Age UK Carlisle and Eden, Age UK South Lakeland and The Oaklea Trust.

Andy Beeforth, Chief Executive of Cumbria Community Foundation, said: “Every winter, there are older people struggling to keep warm. We never want to have to say no to helping an older, vulnerable person in need. Thank you so much to all who have donated so far.”

The Big Sleep

The Foundation is also

hosting the fourth Big Sleep on Saturday 28th January 2017 where people are sponsored to sleep under the stars on Lake Windermere’ s shore when temperatures have plummeted to minus 6 degrees.

If that’s not appealing, simply make a donation, visit www.cumbriafoundation. org or call 01900 825760.

NORTH WEST COAST CONNECTIONS On 24th October National Grid released its proposal entitled “North West Coast Connections” outlining revised plans to connect the Moorside nuclear power station to the electricity network.

Originally, 12.5 miles of new overhead lines and controversial 50 ft tall pylons were proposed within the Lake District National Park. This was met with opposition from thousands of concerned residents and businesses across the county as well as organisations such as “Friends of the Lake District.”

Having listened to the feedback, the company is now proposing measures to reduce the impact of the project on the landscape, whilst balancing this with the need to keep energy bills affordable. The lines will now go underground through the entire western section of the Lake District National Park. The move, which would cost an estimated £460 million, could see existing power lines being removed

completely - leaving this part of the national park free of pylons for the first time in 50 years, National Grid said.

failing that, undergrounding the whole route south of Moorside is the only acceptable alternative.”

These developments have been welcomed amongst those concerned about the structures. Kim Hagen, senior energy campaigner at the Campaign to Protect Rural England, said:

The public consultation phase is now in progress and it is important that you have your say. What do you think should happen?

Do you appreciate that our need for power necessitates a potential sacrifice of our scenery? Or do you believe that no financial cost is too large in order to protect it?

“It’s brilliant news that National Grid proposes to underground all of the planned cables through the national park. This would be a great victory for one of our most cherished landscapes.”

However, some such as the group Power Without Pylons believe that the plans do not go far enough to protect the areas surrounding the park and highlight the fact that the overhead lines would pass through south Copeland and into Furness, affecting communities in Ireleth, Lindal, Dalton, Newton and Roosecote and in turn destroying the beautiful scenery.

PWP secretary Graham Barron said: “We believe the best option is to put the connection offshore but,

Have you ideas on who should pay for the potential undergrounding/offshoring?

Would you be willing to contribute via higher bills?

How about the potential of crowdfunding pylons which are sympathetic to their surroundings such as the extraordinary deershaped towers envisaged

by Moscow-based design studio Design Depot.

Whatever your thoughts, make sure you have your voice heard at www. northwestcoastconnections. com or attend one of the several events being held

by National Grid throughout Cumbria in December (info on website.)

Refugee Support Group

Ulverston Refugee Support was founded in October 2015 with the aim of raising money and provisions for refugees in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.

A spokesman for the group told Ulverston Now: “Ulverston people started this group this time last year after seeing the famous picture of the little boy’s body, face down on the shore of Greece. Many more refugee children have died since - and others The comedians who gave their time to make the continue to die every day. These people comedy night happen: (L to R) James Farr, his partner, Kate Smurthwaite and Charmian Hughes. still need our help - especially now, as winter sets in, making their struggle to lorries full of tents, sleeping bags, warm survive even more difficult.” clothing, shoes, toiletries, blankets and Since then, the group hasn’t stopped toiletries, all donations from people in campaigning and the regular events and around Ulverston. The lorries were that they have held have raised around organised by Syria Relief and money £8,000. Events have included: live raised goes to this charity. About 95% music and an art auction, a poetry of the money raised by this charity goes evening, a games afternoon, a comedy directly to refugees throughout Europe. night, a “dos and turns” pub singalong, a sponsored walk and a quiz night.

According to the United Nations High Commission on Refugees, there are As well as raising money, the group has also sent two 40-foot articulated now 65.3 million refugees worldwide

TELEPHONE 105 TO REPORT A POWER CUT Dialling the new telephone number 105 will put you through to your local electricity network operator – the company that manages the cables, power lines and substations that deliver electricity into homes and businesses in your area.

105 is a free service. You can call 105 no matter who you buy electricity from. You can also call 105 if you spot damage to electricity power lines and substations that could put anyone in danger. If there’s a serious immediate risk, call the emergency services too.

For queries in relation to this service, contact Electricity North West.

- more than the population of this country.

The spokesman continued: “This problem is not going to go away. It’s down to climate change. The whole unrest in North Africa started with a protest over the price of bread after a long drought - and we’re undoubtedly going to see more of these. There has to be a global solution, but in the meantime the refugees need our help.

We can’t just pull up the drawbridge and try and forget about the suffering that would makes us less than human.

We sink or swim together.”

How To Donate The group would love to find temporary premises that would allow them to gather another lorry load of provisions to send off before winter time.

Donations or offers of space can be made via Ulverston Refugee Support Volunteers on Facebook or through their website www.ulverstonrefugeesupport.org. info@ulverstonnow.co.uk

| 01229 490 000

9

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Plumbing & Heating Experts Geoff Woods has started work at the fastest growing builders’ merchants in South Lakes, Builders Supply in Ulverston.

He works in sales and has an extensive knowledge of all things DIY in our Plumbing & Heating Department.

Geoff left at school at 15 to complete his apprenticeship as a plumbing and heating engineer. He gained many years experience in Preston before moving to Cumbria and working for 4years with a local firm and a further 6 years as a self employed plumber.

Geoff moved into sales with several Cumbrian merchants and has now come full circle by working again with Builders Supply, South Lake’s largest independent builders merchants.

What draws him back? Geoff explained, “Builders Supply is one of the friendliest companies I have worked for. They are a great team here. I’m looking forward to passing on the vast amount

The Builders Supply Company

of knowledge I have acquired in a friendly way to customers who need help with their plumbing and heating DIY projects.”

So if it is a tap washer or a full heating system, Geoff is up to speed with the latest technology and has the expertise to help.

Call in or Phone with your enquiry on 01229 583847 or 07393233307 or email geoffwoods@builderssupply.co.uk

/TheBuildersSupplyCo @BuilderSupplyCo

The Builders Supply Company Your Local Independent Builders Merchant

Building Materials Plumbing & Heating Landscaping Timber & Joinery The Bathroom Showroom The Green Energy Centre Come and visit us at your local branch....

Kendal: 01539 721911 Grange: 015395 34404 Ingleton: 015242 41901

Barrow: 01229 829333 Ulverston: 01229 583847 Settle: 01729 825559

www.builders-supply.co.uk 10

Ulverston now

Dalton Mayor’s Charity Christmas Concert and Grand Raffle Dalton Mayor, Councillor Nick Perie has organised a Charity Christmas Concert which will take place on the 9th of December at 7pm in the beautifully decorated St. Mary’s Church. A wonderful programme of festive music is planned with contributions from Barrow Male Voice Choir, talented local singer Becki Fishwick, Dowdales School Choir and St Mary’s School Choir. Tickets are £6 each with refreshments and are available from Dalton Town Hall.

The Mayor is also running

All proceeds from both Concert and Raffle will go to The Dalton Mayor’s Charity, which benefits local organisations.

Parking – the Perennial Problem

Parking is the one issue guaranteed to get people hot under the collar, especially when parking tickets appear on windscreens and favoured parking spaces in front of homes are taken by someone else. As with most historic towns, Ulverston’s basic problem is that the town centre and some residential streets were built before cars were invented, so accommodating modern traffic is like trying to fit a quart into a pint pot.

Who hasn’t held their breath and feared for their toes as a lorry inches its way round a tight corner. At the same time, for the town centre to thrive, independent shops and small businesses need deliveries which can’t always come at set hours, and customers need to be encouraged to come into town. People with limited mobility want to be able to park with a blue badge near the shops, and taxis need to be able to stop on the street to drop off and pick up passengers who cannot walk far. The solution to cars piling up in narrow streets has always been to restrict on-street parking with double yellow lines and timed parking places, so that drivers

DECEMBER / JANUARY 2017 - NEXT DEADLINE 6 JANUARY 2017 h

a Grand Christmas Raffle with some fantastic prizes including signed footballs from Manchester Utd and Everton, Train Tickets, Cinema Tickets, Champagne, Barbour Jacket and many more valuable prizes.

Tickets are £1 each and are available from Dalton Town Hall and other outlets in the town.

The raffle will be drawn on the 9th of December during the Christmas Concert.

use the car parks. However, noone wants to pay for parking if they are dashing into one shop and can’t find a legal space, but one car parked on a double yellow even for a few minutes while a delivery van pulls up opposite can lead to a queue of irate drivers honking their horns.

Since the roads are Cumbria County Council’s preserve, the Town Council cannot modify parking restrictions or move coach bays, for example, without their say-so, while SLDC controls the car parks.

Although free parking for everyone would be wonderful, parking fees contribute to the councils’ strained finances, and drivers might be the first to complain if roads weren’t gritted or there were potholes everywhere. When it comes to residential parking, everyone seems to have a different answer to the conundrum of too many cars in a small space, a problem which is getting worse as former retail units are converted to residential use.

Perhaps the future here will lie in a more creative approach to car ownership, with car pools and car sharing becoming more attractive options.

Canal Totems The Ulverston Canal Regeneration Group is delighted with the sculptural “Totems” designed and fabricated

by Ulverston metal artist Chris Brammall and installed along the towpath last week. They consist of weathering steel that seems to glow in the sunlight; each one celebrates and brings to life a different aspect of the history and heritage of the canal. Each totem gives specific details about the building of the canal, the arrival of the railway, the shipbuilding yards along the towpath, the old ironworks and the goods that were traded around the world from Canal Foot.

Thanks goes to the charity “Groundwork” for managing the project; it has become another milestone in the development of the canal now that the new seating, pathways and pier repairs have been completed. The regeneration group is grateful to all those who contributed to making this project possible; the owners NPL for giving permission, the residents and community supporters with their help cleaning up and raising money, but especially the Bradley Park Community Fund whose generous grant enabled the development to happen.

Parking - also an issue for Croftlands Croftlands Community Safety Group, Ulverston meet regularly to discuss any concerns for the area and its residents. A recurring problem discussed at their meetings is parking on grass verges and pavements. The group points out that this is both anti-social as well as a possible danger to pedestrians.

The group is asking for local people’s help and cooperation to stamp it out.

Many of Ulverston’s, and Croftland’s, streets are narrow and it becomes necessary at times to park with two wheels on the pavements, but

when a vehicle is totally parked on a pavement it can make it very difficult for pushchairs or wheelchairs to pass safely, and even those who may have sight difficulties could be affected. The group points out that vehicles that drive on or park on grass verges additionally also cause damage to the green spaces, leaving scarring and deep ruts in very wet weather.

The group therefore urges motorists to be considerate at where they park, and to help to keep all our streets safe and care for our green spaces.

New developments help shape planning policy

If you would like your say in shaping the planning policy for South Lakeland you can view the draft Development Management Policy and respond (by the 5th January 2017) to www.southlakeland. gov.uk or applications. southlakeland.gov. uk/ldfconsultation/ .

If you prefer to do so in writing then request a response form via developmentplans@ southlakeland.gov. uk, Development Plans Team, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DQ, telephone 01539 793388.

STOCKBRIDGE LANE CAR PARK, ULVERSTON

(behind Daltongate car park)

Parking fees from £0.20 for 1 hour to £1.00 for the whole day.

M.E.L. Furniture Restorers

20 yearsRestorers experience in all aspects of Furniture furniture restoration. Specialising in

All aspects of all types of seat weaving including furniture restoration hand woven & pre-woven canework undertaken.

Specialising in all types of seat weaving (015395) 36269 www.mel-cartmel.co.uk includingEnquiries hand woven & pre-woven canework

Enquiries (015395) 36269 www.mel-cartmel.co.uk info@ulverstonnow.co.uk

| 01229 490 000

11

DISCOVERY SPORT

ADVENTURE. IT’S IN OUR DNA.

If your more adventurous side chooses the scenic route, Wade Sensing will safely guide you across. Inside, clever 5+2 seating offers room for either more explorers or 1,698 litres of stowage for more provisions.

Little wonder Discovery Sport is considered one of the most versatile compact SUVs on the road, or off it come to that.

For the latest finance offers please call us today.

Lakeland Land Rover Torver, Coniston, Cumbria LA21 8BJ 01539 441888 lakeland.torver.landrover.co.uk

Official Fuel Consumption Figures for the Discovery Sport range in mpg (l/100km): Urban 44.1 (6.4) – 50.4 (5.6), Extra Urban 60.1 (4.7) – 62.8 (4.5), Combined 53.3 (5.3) – 57.7 (4.9). CO2 emissions 139 – 129 g/km.

Fuel consumption and CO2 emission figures provided are as a result of official manufacturer’s tests in accordance with EU legislation. A vehicle’s actual fuel consumption may differ from that achieved in such tests and these figures are for comparative purposes only.

CHURCH NEWS

Hub of activity Emmanuel Christian Centre is an active Christian church and charity located in the heart of Ulverston. Emmanuel hosts several community ministries and charity projects, with a local and global reach. One such ministry is Carelink Community Meals, a community service with a focus on meals delivery and cookery courses.

Four days a week, Carelink provides a ‘meals on wheels’ service within Ulverston, offering hot, freshly cooked meals delivered to your door during lunch time, by our friendly volunteers.

The service is available to all and aims to be more than just a meal service, taking a personal interest in their customers, and providing

occasional social events, bringing people together for fun and friendship.

A regular highlight of the year is the “Christmas Day Lunch” held by Carelink, at Emmanuel Christian Centre. This fun-filled celebration includes a four-course traditional Christmas lunch, carol singing, Christmas quiz and more!

This event is open to everyone, young and old, singles and families, and is completely FREE and we would love to see you!

For further information about our “Meals Service” or our “Christmas Day Lunch” please call 01229 586136 or call into the Emmanuel Christian Centre on Mill Street, Ulverston, LA12 7EB

Grace Baptist Church, Ulverston Ulverston Grace Baptist Church!

Are a relatively new church in the community. It began with a small home group in the early 1990’s.We are now an established independent church as from 2005.

We meet on Sundays for worship at 10.30am and 6.00pm in our own hall on the corner of Quebec Street and the main road(A590) into Ulverston.

Our services are simple and straightforward. We sing old and new hymns, read and study the Bible together and have

times of prayer on Wednesdays at 7.30pm.

Our regular meetings are open to anyone who wants to come along and learn more about the Christian faith. Come and join us one Sunday – you will receive a warm welcome! You are especially welcome to our Christmas Eve Carol Service at 6pm and our Christmas Day service at 10.30am. Contact us on 465261 (Adrian Hill) 581324 (Jack Jenner)

www.gracechurch-ulverston.org.uk

Churches Together in Ulverston Want to know what the real meaning of Christmas is? Find out!

Last year, the Daily Mail lamented that 25% of children thought Christmas was Simon Cowell’s birthday. This may be taken with a cholesterol-raising pinch of salt. Missing the Christmas message is all too easy amongst all the tinsel. We all deserve a chance to find out for ourselves what Christmas means, and this doesn’t need to be a drag, as Churches offer an eclectic mix of services.

But why are there so many different churches? Is it because Christians are stubborn?

Argumentative?

Individualistic? No more than anyone else.

Christians share the same message of hope and peace, and have

done for centuries. We just choose to express it in different ways.

There is no denying that there has been violence in the name of these differences. History can be an embarrassing topic for many groups.

But today we work together, choosing to celebrate our differences and work together for the same purpose.

Churches Together will be celebrating Jesus’ birthday (not Simon’s) with Carols at the Market Cross on Christmas Eve at 10:30am. For the rest of the season we choose to worship in an exciting collection of different ways, from reverentially traditional to actionpacked family cheer.

To find out how your Churches are celebrating follow the websites at:

Croftlands Community Church: www.croftlandscommunitychurch.co.uk Emmanuel Christian Centre: www.emmanuelcc.org.uk St Mary’s of Furness: stmarysrculverston.weebly.com Ulverston Parish Church: www.ulverstonparish.church Ulverston Methodist Church: www.slakescircuit.org.uk/Ulverston.html Society of Friends www.swarthmoorquakers.org

Dalton Community Church is hosting “Coffee and Carols” at Dalton Community Church on Market Street, Dalton on Saturday 17th of December. Come and enjoy a cup of coffee in a festive atmosphere, admission is free and all are welcome.

On Sunday 18th of December they are holding a Candlelight Carol Service at Dalton Community Church on Wellington Street at 6pm, all welcome. info@ulverstonnow.co.uk

| 01229 490 000

13

Celebrate Christmas in

Ulverston

Christmas is set to be better than ever in Ulverston this year with brand new lights to decorate the cobbled streets and the traditional Market Cross Christmas tree, and a host of special events and family attractions.

W

hether you are shopping for that special gift in the individual shops around the town, roller skating with the family, sharing a meal or a snack with friends, seeing Santa or taking in a show or concert Ulverston has more than enough Christmas spirit to go round.

Christmas seems to fit Ulverston very well. The Dickensian Festival kicks off the festive season in fine style over the last weekend in November, cobbles on Market Street shine in the lamplight and the interesting little nooks and crannies around the town always have a few surprises.

Eat, drink and be merry is the traditional style and Ulverston has South Cumbria’s finest selection of pubs, cafes and restaurants offering a dazzling choice of food to suit every taste. Above all they guarantee a warm welcome for visitors.

Of course it wouldn’t be Christmas without Santa and he will be making appearances in various locations around the town – including Ford Park, and at the Laurel and Hardy Museum in Ulverston.

Every Saturday in December Santa will be in his Grotto at the Indoor Market telling stories and giving children sweet treats and presents.

14

Ulverston now

He will also be making special appearances in the Market Hall on Sunday 11th and 18th December.

Throughout the town there will also be a Santa Trail.

Families can follow the trail to spot where Santa is sitting in the Ulverston shop windows.

Find them and you could win a cash prize.

The new classic ice-bright white lights decorating the streets have also inspired a ‘Frozen’ flavour to some of the activities at Ulverston’s iconic Coronation Hall.

Winter princesses are expected to make an appearance at the Frozenthemed roller disco on Sunday December 18th with a children’s session from 4.00pm, and adults session from 6.30pm. It may not be on the ice – but skating on wheels can be just as much fun, and its warmer!

Throughout December there will be a Frozen-themed treasure hunt and colouring competition for children at the indoor market The rest of the Festive programme at the Coro has something for everyone - a sort of Christmas selection box approach.

On December 10th and 11th there’s a Christmas market

DECEMBER / JANUARY 2017 - NEXT DEADLINE 6 JANUARY 2017 h

in the Coro with music, food and drink and lots of artisan gifts and crafts.

On December 13th it’s the turn of the stars from Ulverston’s Victoria High School’s music department to shine, while CBeebies favourites SPOTBOTS bring their brand of fun to the Coro with ‘Santa and the Pirates (that don’t want Christmas)’ on December 15th’.

A Christmas and New Year ball on December 29th will give ‘Strictly’ fans the chance to impress with their waltz, quickstep or jive moves. For more gentle and familiar rhythms, the annual Houghton Weavers are in Ulverston for their traditional end of year concert on December 30th.

On New Year’s Eve the La’al Big Band dance night on December 31st will bring 2016 to a sophisticated blacktie finish with fizz, food and dancing.

There’s even a special Christmas Bingo event at the Coronation Hall on December 20th. If that’s not enough Christmas for you it is also worth checking out Ford Park which will show visitors how to create unique decorations for their doorstep with a Wreath-Making workshop on December 8th starting at 7.00pm.

r i h C stmas

We would like to wish all our customers old and new

S

Christmas is a wonderful and magical time of year and for many people in the area, The Dalton Christmas Tree Festival heralds the arrival of the 01229 582775 season. Not only is the festival 25 / 29 Queen St, Ulverston celebrated with creativity, enthusiasm and real joy, but it also raises thousands of pounds for the various charities and causes that each tree represents.

Incense Sticks The Festival has been running Fragrance Oils for 17 years and will be held as usual at St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dalton. It will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday Ulverston Auction Mart 2pm - 5.30pm from Friday the Open Tuesday - Sunday 25th November until Saturday 24th December and open again on Boxing Day. Around 50 trees, situated both inside and outside the church, will be decorated by The Festival Association. The Association is made up of people from local schools, charities. organisations and groups. Each We look forward to year the festival has a special working with you in theme and this year the trees The New Year will be dressed up to the theme Call 01229 231843 of ’A Name Remembered’. The trees will all be as diverse as the

s

weet cent S

Xmas Gifts

Merry Christmas

Recycle your Christmas Tree for Charity Register online NOW!

www.charityxmastreecollection.com We are collecting trees on 14 &15 January 2017

DECEMBE

R 11TH & 1

8TH.

imaginations of the people who lovingly adorn them.

After viewing the beautiful trees, you are cordially invited to enjoy a cup of tea and a festive mince pie in the church centre.

In addition to the festival opening times, St. Mary’s church in Dalton, and St Peter’s church in Ireleth hold the following services over the festive period: Christingle - Sunday 11th December 6pm Remembrance ServiceThursday 15th December at 6pm Carols by Candlelight Sunday 18th December at 6pm.

Christmas Eve - St. Peter’s Ireleth 9.30-pm and St. Mary’s Dalton - 11.30pm.

Christmas Day - St. Mary’s Dalton - 9.30am. St. Peter’s Ireleth - 11.15am.

All welcome.

On Saturday the 3rd of December Dalton Town Council’s Annual Christmas Market took place in the Drill Hall on Nelson Street. The switch on of Dalton’s lights was on Sunday the 4th of December, with the reindeer led procession setting off at 5.30 to the Market Cross.

Other events in Dalton include 7th December - Guides/Scouts Carol Service 6pm

9th December - Mayor’s Charity Concert 7pm 13th December - Dowdales School Carol Service 2pm

14th December - George Romney School Carol Service 2pm 16th December - Dalton St Mary’s School Carol Service 1pm (no parking in church grounds) 24th December - Gathering & short carol service on Market Place at 5.30pm followed by a spectacular firework display (weather permitting).

26th December - Boxing Day. Tree Festival open 2pm-4pm.

Festival then ends.

Your Community Policing Team

Registered Charity No. 517738

would like to wish you a

90% of the money raised from the collection will go to the hospice with the remaining 10% donated to other charities

Very Happy Christmas!

Thieves can target houses with Christmas presents on view so we would urge everyone to be vigilant – don’t let thieves steal your Christmas. Also we advise shop assistants to be vigilant about shoplifters during the busy run up to Christmas. For more advice and top tips, including on-line shopping, please see our website:

The Rotary Club of Ulverston will be bringing

SANTA to the following places between 5:30 and 7:30 on the following dates:

Tuesday 6th December Trinkeld area

Urswick Road area Wednesday 7th December Church Walk / Soutergate area

Croftlands North / Larch Grove area Thursday 8th December Croftlands Central and South areas

Honeypot area Friday 9th December Neville Street / Watery Lane area

Hart Street area

Ulverston now

Ulverston’s council-run parks. In th car e run up to Christmas:

Dalton Tree Festival

Merry Christmas & a Prosperous New Year

16

FREE SUNDA Y PARKING in

DECEMBER / JANUARY 2017 - NEXT DEADLINE 6 JANUARY 2017 h

https://www.cumbria.police. uk/Advice-Centre/PersonalSafety/Campaigns/Dont-LetThieves-Steal-Your-Christmas. aspx If you have any questions or wish to report a crime or a suspicious incident/vehicle, please call us on 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.

ADVERTORIAL

Heaths of Toys

Generations of families have visited Heaths’ stores finding everything they need for children and those older family members who refuse to grow up. At Heaths Toymaster the challenge is to not find a game or toy you or your family will love.

Established for over 50 years, Heaths Toymaster in Barrow provides traditional games, currently trending toys and crafty items in their two shops.

Harrison Street caters for children up to age four with educational toys from Fisher Price, Thomas The Tank Engine and his friends, Diecast, wooden railways and electronic learning toys from V-Tech. It also stocks top brands such as Playmobil, Tomy, Bob The Builder, Peppa Pig and Playdoh. Did you know Play-doh was invented as a wallpaper cleaner in the 1930’s?

For children aged four to ninety four head to Dalton Road.

It has the largest selection in the area of the famous Danish toy whose name means “play well”...

Lego, which has been named “toy of the century” twice. Popular toys from Starwars to Ninja Turtles and many different Barbie dolls, My little Pony and Sylvanian Families. Still trending are Trading cards such as Yugioh, Pokemon and currently very popular are Magic the Gathering cards.

Choose from a wide range of Revell and Airfix model kits and the biggest selection of Games Workshop products in Furness.

Ulverston Foodbank at Christmas When you are doing your Christmas food shopping, the Ulverston Foodbank would be very happy if you bought just a little extra to donate to those in food poverty. People in Ulverston are extremely generous, with the primary schools giving 705 lbs of food from Harvest Offerings this autumn, and the foodbank is very aware of its responsibility to make sure donated food is used properly.

To use the foodbank, a person has to obtain a voucher from one of the issuing bodies, which include local charities, churches, schools and health workers, proving they need this emergency support. The Ulverston Foodbank is open at Bethany Church from 11am – 1 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and is a branch of the Barrow Foodbank, run by the Trussel

Trust. The food boxes handed out contain tinned and dry goods designed to provide a balanced diet for three days, and they vary in size, depending upon whether they are for single people, couples or small or larger families.

The Foodbank also provides bread, toiletries and pet food if needed, and is always short of UHT milk (not skimmed) and fruit juices. At Christmas, hampers are given out, and so the foodbank is now looking for donations of festive food like large tins of ham, tinned salmon, chocolates, gravy, stuffing, Christmas pudding and cake, nuts and other treats. If you would like to help and can’t see a collection point in the supermarket, you can always leave donations in St Mary’s Parish Church, which is open every morning.

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE The Roxy cinema in Ulverston and the Royalty cinema, Bowness are gearing up for their annual treat : the 1946 James Stewart film classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” on Christmas Eve. The film can be seen at 11am at the Roxy and 5pm at the Royalty, each show being preceded by a short compilation of vintage film clips.

“It’s become a tradition with us,” said Charles Morris who is proprietor of both cinemas, “And it is becoming more popular with each successive year.”

The film tells the tale of George Bailey who has

The Book Shack Stacks of Christmas Book Ideas

07949 636 094

Ulverston Indoor Market Open: Mon & Tues, Thurs - Sat 9 - 5

Happy Holidays We will be closed from 23rd December

WE REOPEN 23rd JANUARY 2017 OPEN Mon - Fri 3 -10 pm

34 Queen St, Ulverston 01229 582190

Merry Christmas & Prosperous New Year from all the Ladies at Wink

devoted his life to the people of Bedford Falls, but has a disastrous stroke of bad luck which almost drives him to suicide – until a gentle angel comes down to help him and shows him how much poorer the world would have been without him.

“The film has its climax on Christmas Eve when everything turns out alright, and there really could not be a better film to lift the spirits and put you in a good mood for Christmas,” said Mr Morris.

Also preparing for the event is Butterfingers café in Grange, which is supplying mince pies for the events.

Why not join us at one of our next meetings Tues 8th December or Tues10th January 9.30am at Newby Bridge Hotel norma@glenbreckhealth.co.uk

Merry Christmas from Terry & Fay at

01229 343490 85 Market St Dalton-in-Furness

Seasons Greetings from

Ulverston’s Only

AA Rosette accredited restaurant

Virginia House

Downstairs houses a great selection of stationery and crafty items, a wide range of Top Model products, the modern version of colouring and dressing up books and scented pencils, pens and notebooks.

Heaths Toymaster stocks well over 100 different types of games including Cluedo, chess, tiddly winks, snakes and ladders, Ludo, Mousetrap, Frustration, Spirograph and some of around 3000 versions of monopoly that exist. Hornby train sets and Scalextric toy cars remain fashionable.

WISHING YOU ALL A

MERRY CHRISTMAS 01229 580004 | info@bluebellandivy.com

info@ulverstonnow.co.uk

| 01229 490 000

17

TA P E D E S I G N

Tape Design was started by young entrepreneur Robert Glass who grew up in Ulverston before going away to Manchester to study to become an architect. On completion of his studies, he went to London to work with Harrods for a few years. Here, he learned from the best and has clocked up some really valuable experience and gathered some fantastic ideas.

Rob’s partner Ruth is also from Cumbria and has a degree in art history. As much as they loved the city life, they yearned for the Cumbrian hills and wanted to come back ‘yam’ to settle down.

And so they’ve returned, heads bursting with contemporary and cutting-edge ideas, lots of expertise and their very own style, ready to take Cumbria by storm.

“Good company, good Shed 1 Gin, and good welcome can make good people”

The couple has some very cool and ‘crafty’ plans, which cannot be revealed at this moment, but watch this space!

Unlike other more conventional (and sometimes stuffy) architect offices, you’ll find Tape on Kings street, Ulverston, very friendly and browsable. You’ll be inspired by the coffee table books packed full of aesthetically pleasing ideas to rouse your inner interior designer.

Oh, and you might think that the name Tape Design has something to do with a tool for measurement, but you would be completely wrong. It has more to do with a large, herbivorous mammal, similar in shape to a pig, with a short, prehensile snout called a Tapir… but that’s another story, best told by Rob!

Shakesperean actor, Andrew Arnold-Bennett has given up his thespian career to set up his own micro gin distillery in Ulverston. ‘Shed 1’, which is the name of one of Andrew’s 2 sheds, will be where he will be producing quality artisan gins with some very unusual flavours. The nectar will be available as bespoke flavours sold to local businesses and individuals and perhaps for general sale to very select outlets.

Shed 1 Distillery, is based in Ulverston and could possibly be the UK’s smallest gin distillery.

Once a lover of fine whiskeys, Andrew changed his allegiance to gin when his wife Zoe introduced him to it a few years back. Since then, he has become an artisan gin-maker and has learned how to combine this talent with his great love for all things botanical. Many experiments

later, he has mastered the art of producing small quantities of big flavoured gin that can be sipped or mixed. His first 3 gins have been officially launched at Virginia House, Ulverston on the 17th of October, with great success!

They were: • the Cuckold’s Revenge- a classic base of juniper and coriander balanced with cardamom and star anise, rounded with fresh orange and lemon zest with a hint of cinnamon.

• Giggle in the Ginnel - also begins with a juniper and coriander base and then is broadened with a mix of angelica, nutmeg, almond and lime flower. These are then married to elderberries and fresh orange zest which gives a soft, yet complex finish.

• Festive Tipple which is Christmas in a glass! A smooth mix of festive flavours including cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, sultanas and cherries with lightly sweetened orange and lemon zest. Together they form a delicate, yet full-bodied, gin for the festive season and beyond.

The Hair Gallery U LV E R S T O N

Would like to wish you a

Merry Christmas

appointments not always necessary

Contact 01229 583399 The Hair Gallery Ulverston

Siam Table Lamp Found at Lighthouse, Ulverston.

Beautiful lighting for Christmas 18

Ulverston now

DECEMBER / JANUARY 2017 - NEXT DEADLINE 6 JANUARY 2017 h

BMW Service

FOR A BRIGHTER OUTLOOK THIS WINTER. 3 3 3 3

We price match tyres for your convenience

3 3 3

Complimentary quality enhancements applied where applicable

BMW and MINI MOT Test for only £39.99 Pay monthly service plans available from only £18 per month BMW Seasonal health check including M Performance Umbrella worth £45 RRP for only £25.

BMW Trained Technicians to latest manufacturer standards Extended Saturday Service hours. Now Open until 4p.m.

MINI SERVICE PRICES LOWERED. OIL AND MICROFILTER SERVICE NOW £115* ON MINIS OLDER THAN 3 YEARS. Contact us to book your MINI in or discuss any other servicing needs. *Prices include VAT and labour. Excludes MINI John Cooper Works, MINI Countryman and MINI Paceman.

Lloyd South Lakes

Kendal Road, Lindale, Grange-over-Sands LA11 6QR www.lloydsouthlakesbmw.co.uk www.lloydsouthlakesmini.co.uk

015395 33751

ART & MUSIC

5 Best of the

THERE’S BRASS IN DALTON Dalton Town Band is evidence there is still room for traditional brass bands in 2016.

December

OPEN MIC NIGHT Every Thursday The Kings Arms - Free A musical evening open to all every single Thursday night at the L’al Kings! Full PA and sound tech provided, just turn up with your instrument and get involved.

VRCADE Saturday 10th December Laurel & Hardy Museum - Free The first ever public event by virtual reality specialists Vorteka. Drop in and see the future of gaming. We are talking Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Playstation VR coin op style, get your VR rush for as little as £1. Test the flying and driving simulators, have a blast with virtual laser guns, chill with a virtual dog and more. The past meets the future at the museum!!

PLANET MIRTH Saturday 17th December Laurel & Hardy Museum - £9 5 of the finest comedy acts on the UK circuit with your regular MC, Colin Manford, brother of Jason and co-founder of the much loved Manford’s comedy clubs. Headliner this month is Russell Hicks, live and direct from the USA. Russell was branded one of the ‘Top Six Comics to Watch’ by LA’s Stand Up Talk Magazine.

ELLIOTT MORRIS Saturday 17th December Hope & Anchor - Free Elliott’s original compositions marry intricate guitar lines with heartfelt, honest vocals and clever wordplay, combining elements of folk, roots, jazz and country. Embracing the traditional and the contemporary – this is folk music for the 21st century.

“Extraordinary…ludicrously youthful and absurdly talented” Tom Robinson, BBC 6Music STRANGERS TO OURSELVES, THE PROPHETS, THE DEGENERATE ART SHOW Friday 30th December Piel Castle - Free A massive triple header with three of Ulverston’s finest. Taking in rock in a variety of forms from Indie, shoegaze, alternative, garage and psychedelic. This is going to be a hot night of original music.

20

Ulverston now

In an era where there is constant delirium surrounding the latest singing sensation, you wouldn’t blame people if they showed a hint of scepticism, when talking about the future of brass bands.

With many of today’s young people taking their musical inspiration from the latest popstars, how are brass bands attracting the next generation of players?

Mark Latimer, conductor of Dalton Town Band, believes bands have to be willing to adapt so they can attract a wider range of people.

“There will always be a demand for traditional brass band music, but you can’t be one dimensional”, says Latimer. “If younger people see us playing modern pop songs, as well as marches and more traditional music, then we could persuade them to join”.

Dalton band formed all the way back in 1871, when a number of smaller bands came together. These are thought to include the Park Mine Band and the Bread and Treacle Band. At the turn of the 20th century, the band successfully entered a number of major contests under conductor John H Carter and the name was officially changed to Dalton Town Band.

Latimer believes the social side of being part of a band is a huge attraction. “I think there is a misconception that brass bands just play in churches on a Sunday, but that is far from accurate”.

“Here at Dalton, we obviously take ourselves seriously but our primary aim is to enjoy ourselves. We went on tour to Germany in the summer and have also been to Holland and Belgium recently”.

“We have a range of people from eight-years old, to nearly ninety, that’s what makes brass bands special, unique and most importantly, still relevant”.

A brilliant chance to develop a new forté Thinking of starting an exciting and unique hobby, which enables you to learn a brand new skill? Dalton Town Band is always on the look-out for new people to join. Rehearsals take place at 10am on a Saturday morning at the Guides Hall on Chapel Street in Dalton.

Not only is it a brilliant opportunity to learn a brass instrument, but all new players are provided with their own instrument, free of charge! So, if you would like to learn a new skill, pop along on a Saturday morning.

BOWNESS BAY BLUES

Bowness Bay Blues has achieved a reputation as ‘a flagship for the very best of British blues’ according to www. bluesinthenorthwest.com. Other comments were ‘My new favourite blues fest. Fabulous weekend.’

The festival improves each year and The Rotary Club of Windermere, who organise the festival, is convinced that 2017 will be the best yet with headliners Geoff Achison with Souldiggers, The Stumble, LaVendore Rogue and The Revolutionaries! The headline charities for 2017 are Langdale & Ambleside Mountain Rescue and North West Blood Bikes Lancashire and Lakes.

Don’t miss their special Earlybird Ticket offer - only available until 31 December - £50 for the weekend! One-day tickets also available, see www.bownessbayblues.co.uk. Tickets are on sale via the Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal www.breweryarts.co.uk and www.trybooking.com

DECEMBER / JANUARY 2017 - NEXT DEADLINE 6 JANUARY 2017 h

7 - 9 April 2017 Featuring

The Stumble, Geoff Achison & the UK Souldiggers, LaVendore Rogue, The Revolutionaires Plus Ash Wilson Band, Benjamin Bassford, Catfist, Dean Newton, Robin Bibi Band, Scarlett, Samantha Holden Band, Troubadour, Setting Suns, Elderly Brothers, Evie Plumb, South Quay, Matt Woosey and More Acts Still to be Confirmed

EARLYBIRD Weekend Ticket available until 31st December 2016 (Saving £30 on individually purchased day tickets)

£50

For further details and links visit:http://www.bownessbayblues.co.uk/https://www.breweryarts.co.uk/

Artist of the Month

BIG DWARF

Big Dwarf is a psychedelic, electronic rock band based in Furness. They preach an anti-fascist message whilst belting out tunes which go down rather well upon a dancefloor. We caught up with Daz Burke who sings and plays guitar and keys with the band. Their brand new 12” pink vinyl, Pigmeat is out in December and sounds fantastic on first listen.

Why does Big Dwarf exist?

We make head music to move minds and feet and make hearts beat faster. We are antifascist and pro creative.

Does PIGMEAT have a theme running through it musically and lyrically - what has driven the process?

It is a rejection of all forms of encroaching fascism that I can see happening on a daily basis, the rise of the extreme right wing, the legitimacy of hate, is very worrying and doesn’t bode well for the future. So I suppose if anything this particular release by BIG DWARF is a response, an act of cultural resistance.

What are your feelings with

regards to the relationship between music and the corporate world?

Well it’s kinda always been there hasn’t it? If you look behind any multinational company such as major record labels, you’ll find that they have their fingers in many pies, selling music whilst financing arms manufacturing etc, the list is long.

For me the best music has always come out of a time and place and space, it’s essentially electronic folk music and at it’s best comes out of particular people, from particular cultures at a particular time...everything else is either a copy of this or a manufactured representation,

Poem and a Pint

Five times a year there’s a stirring in the tilth, and five underground poets nose their way to the daylight in Ulverston and Barrow. In the North, high in the hills above Alston, a sixth is surfacing.

It’s the Poem and a Pint team, getting themselves revved up for another event.

One is checking the venue, another the PA system, a third liaises with the visiting poet, often a national figure, reassuring them about their welcome. Then there’s the music to fix, the Social Media to write, the posters to deliver. We’ve been doing it since 1998 or thereabouts, it should be routine, but every event is different, and we’re always refining the process.

And the day arrives and the event comes together, and it’s always a lovely surprise!

Mostly events are in Ulverston; these days we go to the Laurel and Hardy Museum in the Roxy, a quirky venue that really suits poetry, and it’s central and friendly. For special occasions we go to the Coro Supper Room, and in the summer we may go to a village hall, Bardsea or Greenodd.

Find out more at www.apoemandapint. com or in Ulverston Now. Our February event is Saturday 11th at the Coro.

hence corporate appropriation of music that essentially sells you back a watered down facsimile, that puts more importance on the wrapping than the contents.

Would you be happy with your tunes being used to sell a product?

It would depend on the product. Can’t see us on a sausage advert.....

Do you make music primarily for yourselves or for your listeners?

Primarily we make music for ourselves because we can’t do anything else, we can only create from what we feel – If other people like it and can relate to it, that’s a bonus.

Re-use, recycle let’s not re-pulp.

At The Full Octave in Dalton they are always being asked what people can do with their old sheet music.

Over the years The Full Octave has taken in this pre-loved music that would otherwise end up in the paper recycling. They now have a rather large collection upstairs in their shop. Some of the music is virtually new and some of it has been well played and loved. The Full Octave would like this music to be used and loved again, and has decided to give it away for free as well as launch a new music recycling service.

To keep the music recycling going The Full Octave welcome any donations of music. If you take some music from the shelf and find you don’t like it then it’s fine, just pop it back for someone else to enjoy.

They would love to see you - and why not bring your instrument and try the music out! If you are a pianist you could even have a go on one of their new Feurich acoustic or Korg digital pianos.

Should music and politics mix / Can music change the world?

Every single act is political whether we acknowledge it or not, but I would suggest our music is as much philosophical as political. It works on whatever levels you as the listener bring to it. Music can’t change the world but it can change people and people can change the world.

Pigmeat is available in both digital download and vinyl direct from Ajar Records online store ajarrecords.bandcamp. com.

Big Dwarf plays the Derby, Barrow on 10th December.

Printfest’s Printmaker of the Year 2017:

Jason Hicklin

Printfest, Ulverston, which will run from Saturday 29th to Sunday the 30th April next year, has announced their Printmaker of the Year 2017: Jason Hicklin. Jason, who studied at St. Martin’s College of Art, was elected a member of The Royal Society of Painters and Printmakers in 1993 and now holds the position of Royal Engraver. Jason Hicklin will create a commissioned print that will be unveiled at the Private View of Printfest on the 28th of April.

Come and see them in Tudor Square, Dalton or visit www.thefulloctave.co.uk

info@ulverstonnow.co.uk

| 01229 490 000

21

SCHOOLS

All steam ahead at Dalton St Marys this Christmas Dalton St Mary’s head-teacher, Lynda Woodburn believes the school’s Christmas schedule is as engaging and as varied as ever. With a Christmas fair, a nativity play and an end of term carol service, as well as the school choir performing at the opening of the tree festival at St Mary’s Church, the Dalton school is embracing the festive period.

With various events coming up over the next month, Mrs Woodburn says she is delighted that the school is heavily involved.

The school nativity play will take place in the school hall, on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th December, starting at 10am. The end of term carol service is the following week, on Friday 16th December and is taking place at the church.

Dalton St Mary’s Christmas fair took place on Wednesday 30th November, between 3.305pm, at the school hall. There were several different stalls, including festive cakes, a raffle and an arts and crafts stall.

The school also has two trees decorated at St Mary’s church. The tree festival opened to the public on Sunday 27th November, coinciding with Dalton’s Christmas switch-on.ago.

Christmas at Dowdales

A school band, various choirs and even time for a European Christmas Market – Welcome to Christmas at Dowdales. With the school calendar reaching the usual hectic period, many would understand if Christmas wasn’t the top priority. Well try telling that to Dowdales School, who are managing to fit in a full end of term Christmas show, as well as hosting a European Christmas Market.

“We are busier than ever this year”, Suzanne Armstrong at Dowdales said. “The school band are involved, various choirs and then on top of all that the European market.”

Christmas at Dowdales takes place on Wednesday 7th December, at Dowdales school hall; starting at 7pm. Tickets for the event are sold on a first come, first served basis, with approximately 240 available.

The European Christmas Market is taking place the following Wednesday, 14th December between 4.30-7pm, also at the school hall.

The event is a brilliant chance to bring the community together. “All the different primary schools, the scouts and guides, groups within the school and local businesses all have a stall, so it’s a fantastic opportunity for everyone”

Phil, the owner of Blueworks who operate the X112 bus service (Barrow to Coniston via the Coast Road) is trying to make life a little easier for 16 to 18 year olds by reducing the cost of daily travel along the route.

For £3 anybody 16 to 18 years old can obtain a Saver ticket allowing all day travel from Ulverston to Barrow or Coniston to Ulverston. The entire route, Coniston to Barrow will cost £6. These prices bring them into line with costs for under 16’s and represents a great opportunity for affordable travel and we hope will introduce new passengers to the route, a route which is very scenic and a vital lifeline for so many people living along it.

Friendly

Relaxed

Multi award winning

Part of your community

Daltongate Business Centre Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7AJ fax 01229 588061 email jfh@jfhornby.com www.jfhornby.co.uk

call 01229 588077 22

X112 REDUCES FARES FOR 16-18 YEAR OLDS

Ulverston now

DECEMBER / JANUARY 2017 - NEXT DEADLINE 6 JANUARY 2017 h

• Accounts preparation • Payroll • Company formation

• VAT • Taxation • Business start ups

Red, White & Blue Day at UVHS In October Ulverston Victoria High School pupils held a special charity day in support of family members of those who serve in the Armed Forces. This year’s Red, White & Blue Day (a national fundraising campaign for schools) centred on key First World War events of the summer of 1916.

UVHS raised £1,165.20, held specially created assemblies and showed a film

Forest Schools at Sir John Barrow School, Ulverston

focused on the Battle of the Somme, which gave the pupils a unique insight into the momentous events of 1916. There were activities run across several departments using the battle as a focus, including creative writing, history, geography and BPE. Ben Wallace, UVHS Development Co-Ordinator for British Values and International Liaison commented: “Along with the Music Department’s recent concerts, and on-going collaboration with, the Band Service of H.M. Royal Marines

and the Remembrance Weekend in November, events like this have a crucial role to play in the life of the school and indeed, the wider community.”

Red, White & Blue Day is run annually by the UK’s three Service charities; ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, and The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity. On the day, children come to school dressed in red, white and blue clothing, and donate £1 in support of Service families.

1ST DUDDON SCOUT GROUP 1st Duddon Scout Group will once again be delivering your Christmas post throughout Dalton. Stamps will be on sale at shops and churches around the town from 25th of November and last collection for post is 16th of December.

Early in November our Year 5 and 6 students took part in Forest Schools, a hands on programme of practical learning and experiences outside. Our children spent a few days outside in very changeable weather conditions and set about making wooden stools. They used tools such as bill hooks, bow saws, sheath knives and augers!

The children really excelled themselves, not only building stools but also building

independence and selfesteem as they explored and experienced the natural world for themselves. Mr Maher said that ‘For a large portion of the day, the teachers were mere bystanders as the children worked so hard on their designs and completed them in record time’.

To find out more about our school and activities, please visit our website at www.sjbarrow.cumbria.sch.uk

Happy Days at Sandside Children from Sandside Lodge enjoyed a wonderful performance of The Wizard of Oz by the travelling theatre company M&M Productions end of November. The theatre performance was gifted to the children by Happy Days Children’s Charity. The Charity is a national charity that is helping local children with a variety of special needs with day trips and holidays.

Happy Days would love to hear from anyone who would like to

get involved and support their work. They help families caring for children with life-limiting conditions, disabilities, abused children and young carers and would encourage anyone in the area that would benefit from a respite break to get in touch.

To contact Happy Days Children’s Charity: 01582 651234, email enquiries@happydayscharity. org or visit www.happydayscharity.org

G RANGE H OTEL Festive Afternoon Tea Oooh....delicious!!

Served from noon—6pm daily (24 hour pre-order required) Available until end Feb 2017

All freshly home-made and it includes.....

Festive Finger Sandwich selection Lakeland Turkey & Cranberry on Home-baked Roll Ham & Tomato Chutney on Granary Bread V Egg & Cress with Lemon Mayonnaise on White Bread Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Tortilla Wrap ******* Santa`s Haggis Cornish Pastie Nice n Spicy Chicken Skewer ******* Santa`s Sherry Trifle `shot` Sultana & Cinnamon Scones with Strawberry Jam & Whipped Cream Rudolph`s Christmas Carrot Cake Baileys Cream Profiteroles Dipped in White Chocolate Mini Mince Pies (of course!) ******* A Cafetiere of Coffee or A Pot of Traditional English Tea or Coffee

£17.50

Also available to buy as a Gift Voucher

per person

With a glass of Sparkling Prosecco

£19.95

Grange Hotel, Station Square, Grange over Sands, LA11 6EJ Tel: 015395 33666 www.grange-hotel.co.uk

NATURE & WILDLIFE

Seal pups - on the sealcam

A second grey seal pup has been born at South Walney Nature Reserve, equalling last year’s record.

WHAT TO DO IN THE DECEMBER GARDEN In December, there’s still quite a bit to harvest, but not so much to plant out or sow, which gives you time to prepare and plan for next year. It’s an ideal time to make a big old fire and sit down, sort out your seeds and create your planting schedule for next year. And while you are sitting by the fire, get the mulled wine on and why not make a lovely wreath using foliage from the garden, berries and rosehips, Chinese lanterns and architectural hydrangeas? It’s a wonderful way to spend a cold winter evening.

Get out on nice sunny days and prune climbing roses and vines and it’s an ideal time to get on top of the weeds because they return as soon as you’ve turned your back on them!

Earth up and stake up cabbages and other winter brassicas to give them a fighting chance when the winds start whipping around. Tall growing Brussels and Early Sprouting Broccoli are in particular need of support. Remove the yellowing leaves from them to prevent fungal diseases. Start harvest sprouts from the stem upwards.

You might also be harvesting kale and root vegetables like parsnips, beetroot, celeriac and Jerusalem artichokes,

especially now that we’ve had a good cold weather! If you’ve planted hardy salad leaves, rocket, and perpetual spinach you will be enjoying that through the winter too. Don’t forget to make the most of your stored pumpkins and squash. Leeks and winter herbs are ready now and perfect for winter soups and stews. Now is the time to start lifting new potatoes if you put planted some in September, they make an extra special treat for Christmas!

Add compost and manure to the soil and cover any fallow beds with agricultural fleece or cardboard to warm the soil and keep the weeds down. If you want to move rhubarb crowns from one place to another, now is a good time.

Don’t forget to look after the birds in the colder weather, keep an eye on the bird baths and feeders and keep them topped up. Also please keep an eye out for hedgehogs that might be out too late or early and give Furness Hedgehog Rescue a ring if need be. There have been reports of some very young hoglets in Ulverston in November this year and there may well be some little ones that need looking after over winter.

Kay Hebbourn www.thisweekinthegarden.co.uk

South Lakes

24

Ulverston now

DECEMBER / JANUARY 2017 - NEXT DEADLINE 6 JANUARY 2017 h

Seals have hauled out and rested on the protected beaches of South Walney for decades but last year was the very first time a seal pup had been recorded on the island.

Sarah Dalrymple, Reserves Officer said, “This is a wonderfully encouraging sight, showing that seals are thriving on Walney Island and establishing us as North West England’s only grey seal breeding colony.”

Sarah continues:”Visitors will be able to watch the new seal pup on our recently-installed sealcam, which streams live footage of the seal colony throughout the day. We celebrated the seals at the Wader festival on 5-6 November with a seal workshop on the Saturday.”

Because the pup is so young it is incredibly vulnerable to disturbance, which would cause the mother to abandon it and the pup to starve.

So access to that area of the nature reserve is prohibited preventing the pup from being seen. However, the rest of the seals can be seen playing and fishing in the water at high tide, along with thousands of wintering wildfowl and wader birds, from hides elsewhere on the nature reserve.

Watch the seals now on the Trust’s new sealcam: www. cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlife/ seal-cam

info@ulverstonnow.co.uk

| 01229 490 000

25

WHAT’S ON

2nd

December

Canal Brolly Parade Ulverston

Canal 5pm to 7pm. Meet at the Auction Mart, parade down the canal towpath with Ulverston Brass Band and local school choirs.

Young Musicians’ Concert

Coro Hall, Ulverston 7.30pm.

Jess Gillam Presents: Young Musicians Concert featuring BBC Young Musician Soloists Haydn Bateman classical guitar, Patsy Gillam clarinet, Zoe Perkins trumpet, Andrew Woolcock percussion and Jess Gillam, saxophonist. Tickets £15 / £8 www.corohall.co.uk/events 01229 587140

4th

St Mary’s Hospice Light up a Life service - St Mary’s RC Church,

Victoria Road, Ulverston 4.30pm.

Service is open to everyone, To nominate or for information see ww.stmaryshospice.org.uk 01229 580305

6th

Oxen Park Cinema - Brooklyn

7.30pm at The Carthouse Cinema, oxenparkcinemaclub.org.uk

7th

St Mary’s Hospice Light up a Life service - Furness Academy,

Park Road, Barrow 6.30pm.

Service is open to everyone, To nominate or for information see ww.stmaryshospice.org.uk 01229 580305

Leven Valley St Mary’s Support group’s Christmas Quiz & Raffle at The Anglers’ Arms,

Poetry Open Mic start 7.30pm, Natterjacks Cafe, Ulverston 01229 582190

8th

Film Club at the Roxy, Ulverston; Theeb, 20:00 - 21:50, (15) in

English & subtitled Arabic.

Young Theeb lives with his Bedouin tribe in a remote part of the Ottoman Empire. When his older brother has to escort a British officer across the desert, Theeb tags along for the adventure. A beautifully shot and gripping film with a largely nonprofessional cast.

VOCE - Magic of Christmas

concert, The Forum Barrow.

Tickets £10 / £9 01229 820000

10th

Christmas Market at the Coro, Ulverston 9.30am to

5pm Saturday and Sunday.

Stalls, crafts, festive gifts,entertainment, carol singers, food, hot drinks, demonstrations and much more.

Christmas Comedy Night with

Mitch Benn, Wes Zaharuk, Tony Burgess and Tony Vino at The Forum, Barrow 01229 820000.

Tickets £12.50

The Annual Carols at the Coro, Coronation Hall, 7:00 pm

9th

SOUTH CUMBRIA RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP

Haverthwaite. Quiz starts at 8pm.

Teams of 4, £2/person to enter including supper courtesy of Anglers’ Arms.

10th Dec to 11th Dec Christmas Market at the Coro, Ulverston.

Stalls, crafts, festive gifts, carol singers and much more.

Ford Park Cafe, Ulverston, 2PM. Meet and chat to people who are going through the same experience as you.

Contact 0749 546 7055 or rag995@outlook.com or facebook ‘A Musical Christmas’ at The Forum, Barrow 7.30pm. Musical and Christmas songs performed by the Winner of charity stars 2016 and Lakes Got Talent runner up and judge Chris Barker together with special guest Faye Bowness, ‘Winner of Charity Stars 2015.

Tickets £6 / £5 The Forum 01229 820000

11th

Christmas Market at the Coro,

Ulverston 9.30am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday. Stalls, crafts, festive gifts,entertainment, carol singers, food, hot drinks, demonstrations and much more.

St Mary’s Hospice Light up a Life service

- Cartmel Priory 3.30pm. Service is open to everyone, To nominate or for info see ww.stmaryshospice. org.uk 01229 580305

12th

UVHS Panto ‘The Three Little Pigs’ - a panto so funny it’ll blow you away….Coronation Hall, Ulverston 1.45pm

matinee performance for Primary Schools. 7pm public performance. Tickets £2 on the door or from 01229 483900 rbu@uvhs.uk

13th

The Gem from the Sea, Talk by

Hanne Sutcliffe BA (Hons), FRSA, South Lakeland Decorative & Fine Arts Society 1.30pm, Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal, 1.30pm. Entry £10.00. Contact 01229 468525

UVHS Christmas Festival at the Coro, Ulverston, 7.30pm.

The annual festive spectacular returns. An evening of audience carols, music and readings from some of the brightest young musical talents in the region.

Tickets £3-£8, stalls, £9 balcony www.corohall.co.uk/events 01229 587140

Peter Pan - traditional family pantomime; Shone productions

swashbuckling pantomime adventure at The Forum, Barrow 01229 820000. Tickets £10-£15 (13th Dec - 30th Dec)

14th

MEDITATION FOR TRANSFORMATION CLASSES at THE MEDICINE GARDEN, 10

Union Street, Ulverston. Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7.00pm – 8.00pm £2 (Profits to charity).

For information call 01229 580222

16th

Carols at the Coro 7pm with

children from Sir John Barrow School, Amabile Choir and Ulverston Town Band. Free admission

Ulverston Choral Society Christmas Concert 7.30pm

Ulverston Parish Church. Music including Christmas Cantata (Geoffrey Bush), Fantasia (Vaughn Williams). Tickets £10 at the door or contact 01229 716321

17th

Panto ‘A Christmas Carol’

Aldingham Parish Hall, Scales 11am. Scales Community Association. £3 including a light lunch after the performance. To book 01229 869539 / 869669

Oxen Park Cinema - Joy -

7.30pm at The Carthouse Cinema, oxenparkcinemaclub.org.uk

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

26

Ulverston now

DECEMBER / JANUARY 2017 - NEXT DEADLINE 6 JANUARY 2017 h

18th

Father Christmas at Ford Park.

Father Christmas will guide small groups of children through the walled kitchen garden aglow with lanterns and lights to his workshop where he will talk to them about his year, and how we can help our wild animals through the winter. Each child will receive a gift and a present for the birds at home. 2.30 - 300pm, 3.15 - 3.45pm, 4.00 4.30pm, 5.00 - 5.30pm. £6 per child. Booking essential 01229 581666.

19th

Children’s Christmas Party at

The Newton Arms, Dalton, 5pm until 7pm. Entertainment by the fabulous Midnight Karaoke.

Tickets £4 include a hot dog, drink and a gift from Santa

20th

Bingo Night - 6 Game Cash

Bingo with Raffle. 8pm at the Coronation hall

29th

Let’s Dance. 7.30 till 11 pm Coronation Hall, Ulverston.

Modern & Classical Sequence, Ballroom & Latin Dancing to the music of top recording star, David Last. Spectator or dancer.

Tickets £10 in advance (01229 861 685 or www.letsdancecumbria.org.uk) on the door £12.

30th

Oxen Park Cinema - The BFG

- 4pm venue to be confirmed, oxenparkcinemaclub.org.uk

31st

Charity New Year’s Eve Ball

Coronation Hall, Ulverston 8pm.

Black tie/party dress, live music from the fabulous La’al Big Band, buffet, bar, big charity raffle. Tickets £30 www.corohall. co.uk/events 01229 587140

January 3rd

Oxen Park Cinema - The Big Short - 7.30pm at The Carthouse

Cinema, oxenparkcinemaclub. org.uk

10th

MEDITATION FOR TRANSFORMATION CLASSES

at THE MEDICINE GARDEN, 10

Union Street, Ulverston. Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7.00pm – 8.00pm £2 (Profits to charity).

For info call 01229 580222

13th

SOUTH CUMBRIA RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP,

Ford Park Cafe, Ulverston, 2PM. Meet and chat to people who are going through the same experience as you. Contact 0749 546 7055, rag995@outlook.com

19th

Ramin Karimloo and the

Broadgrass Band at The Forum, Barrow 01229 820000. Tickets £28.50

20th

Blood Donation sessions at

The Coronation Hall, Ulverston 13:45 - 15:45 and 16:45 - 19:16.

Each donation could save the life of up to three people. Blood is used in local hospitals to help save and improve lives.

Appointments are available for registered donors or just walk in if you would like to find out more.

A Vision of Elvis - Rob

Kingsley’s Elvis Presley tribute show at The Forum, Barrow 01229 820000. Tickets £22.50

21st

Oxen Park Cinema - The Danish Girl - 7.30pm at The Carthouse

Cinema, oxenparkcinemaclub. org.uk

25th

MEDITATION FOR TRANSFORMATION CLASSES

at THE MEDICINE GARDEN, 10 Union Street, Ulverston. Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7.00pm – 8.00pm £2 (Profits to charity).

For info call 01229 580222

Blood Donation sessions at

The Chequers Hotel, Dalton, 14:00 - 15:45 and 16:45 - 19:00.

Each donation could save the life of up to three people. Blood is used in local hospitals to help save and improve lives.

Appointments are available for registered donors or just walk in if you would like to find out more.

28th

Oxen Park Cinema - I, Daniel Blake - 7.30pm at

The Carthouse Cinema, oxenparkcinemaclub.org.uk

• FEEL GOOD Singalong on

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!

• GOOD TONES Mondays 7pm

(back room at Ulverston Methodist Church, Hartley/Neville Street) songbirdsonsong.webs. com/about or facebook songbirdsulverston

• Tai Chi Classes, Croftlands Community Centre 5.10 6.40pm, £6. Contact sarah. mccormack26@gmail.com or leetaichi.wordpress.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

• South Lakes Jive, Beginners class 7.45pm, Improvers class at 9pm and after that Freestyle until 10:30pm! Red Rose, Ulverston. £6, doors open at 7:30pm.

All beginners welcome

Wednesdays

• Creative Support, 7pm until

9pm A fun evening catering for those with learning disabilities.

Come and meet others for a drink, a dance and a singalong.

Red Rose, Ulverston. £1 per session, for over 18s only. Call Malcolm on 07523 284865.

• 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 • South Cumbrian Retirement Brass Band, 10am. Red Rose,

Ulverston. Free tea, coffee and biscuits.

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

Thursday mornings at 10.30am (back room at Ulverston Methodist Church, hartley/Neville Street). songbirdsonsong.webs. com/about or facebook songbirdsulverston

• 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.

• Lakeland Orienteering Club

- NavNight, 6.30pm - 8pm Red Rose, Ulverston, Introducing basic navigation and map reading skills. Contact Richard Lecky-Thompson 01229 716021 or mail navnight@lakeland-orienteering.org.uk.

• 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 09.3010.30 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.

• Old Time Dancing 7.30pm-

11pm, Red Rose, Ulverston.

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

• Knit and Natter at Natterjacks

Sundays

• Breast feeding group 09.30 -

pub quiz with gallon of ale prize and inclusive supper.

Starting 6.30pm

night time coffee house, 7:30pm.

All welcome.

11.30 at the Ulverston Library

• Pub Quiz at the Swan - Fun

info@ulverstonnow.co.uk

| 01229 490 000

27

SPORTS & LEISURE

Hoping for a festive change of fortune at Dalton Dalton United Chairman, Alan Callison is hoping his side ‘gets the luck they deserve’ going into the Christmas fixtures.

An indifferent start to the season has left United languishing third from bottom of Division 1 of the West Lancashire league after 14 games, but Callison believes the results do not reflect the team’s performances.

“It hasn’t been as good as we expected, but 13th in the table does not tell the full story. We have played really well in a few of the games, we just haven’t had the luck of the green.

Hopefully we can pick up points in the coming

job so far and hopefully we can continue to improve under his guidance”, said Callison.

Last season’s Christmas schedule was ravaged by a barrage of wet weather, effecting many clubs preparation for games, with numerous games postponed.

“It is challenging this time of year, because you don’t know if the game is cancelled until the morning of the game”.

“Luckily at the moment we are still managing to train every Tuesday and Thursday, so fingers crossed for the next couple of months”.

games and start to climb the table”.

On top of the difficult start on the pitch, there has been a change off the field, with the appointment of new player-manager, Phillip Rigg.

“Phillip has done a great

Fell Foot Park Night Run

The second Fell Foot Park Night Run, held end of October, offered families a brilliantly fun and mini midweek adventure along the banks of Windermere underneath a starry sky. The National Trust team lit up the lakeshore and mother nature blessed us with a beautiful, clear, crisp autumn evening. The

from the Night Run events go directly back into looking after the parks.

Over 70 participants with head-torches came from all over the county to join in the fun. There were holiday-makers from Wales and Somerset and one family boasted participants from three generations!

event was suitable for walkers, first-time runners, experienced off-roaders and even the very young.

All the money raised

Windermere Rowing Club races ahead Success! The Tyne Head Race end October was the first time the club turned up at a regional competition en mass - with two quads and a double. And what a race, with 12 members competing, the club had some very respectable positions, wins and

Paterson said, “If one day could sum up how far we’ve come in a year and a half it was Saturday: turning up at a serious rowing competition as the new kid of the block and leaving as a force to be reckoned was an amazing feeling that made all the hard work worthwhile.”

times. It has all been made possible by a their expert head coach, some very, very hard work by the rowers and South Lakeland District Council’s donation of a trailer, which arrived just in time for the race.

The club’s founder and Chairman, Fiona Marley

Ulverston Leisure Centre Consultation – Don’t Miss Out! If you missed the open days for consultation on the ambitious £13m plans to redevelop the Leisure Centre on Priory Road, you still have until 16th December to have your voice heard. SLDC needs to hear from as 28

Ulverston now

many people as possible on this, whether they use the current centre and the GSK sports centre regularly or not, since they want to know what facilities would encourage people to get more active. You can

go to the online survey at www.southlakeland. gov.uk/ulverston-leisuremasterplan, or if you don’t have access to the internet, you can find copies of the survey at Ulverston swimming pool and the GSK Sports Club

DECEMBER / JANUARY 2017 - NEXT DEADLINE 6 JANUARY 2017 h

ACTIVE CUMBRIA

New year, new resolutions… Do you want to find a new sport, rekindle an old activity or are you interested in becoming an activator? Take a look at www. activecumbria.org Their website contains a wealth of information including a directory of clubs and facilities from all over Cumbria.

If you are simply keen to get more active and would like some hints, tips and inspiration or find out what’s on in your area, have a look at their partner website www.goactiveincumbria.co.uk Active Cumbria is the Sport and Physical Activity Partnership for Cumbria. The partnership supports a range of initiatives, including support to schools and colleges, support for clubs and facilities and support to workplaces to get more people active.

They also support National Governing Bodies of Sport such as the RFU and FA and large events such as the Tour of Britain.

Walney Terriers American Football Club

The Mill in Ulverston, who sponsor the Walney Terriers American Football Club, recently hosted the Terrier’s 4th annual awards night. A hugely successful event with over 50 team members celebrating another year in the UK league. Awards were presented to both players and team members who helped to run the club. Michelle Rooney of ‘Sparkle Glass Designs provided the Awards and Custom glasses.

What’s Next For The Terriers?

Although they have finished playing for the year, there are a few social events in the calendar. An ‘NFL Thanksgiving party’ on November 24th, a Christmas Party and a Rookie Drive in January.

The team will be recruiting a new players from those who have never played before right through to the experienced and honed athletes. For more information, please contact the Walney Terriers Facebook page.

Your New Year’s Dip is safe The water quality at Lakeside YMCA, Millerground Landing, Rayrigg Meadow and Fell Foot - all around Windermere - has been rated ‘excellent’ by government inspectors.

The water quality was subject to checks by the Environment Agency and the excellent rating is based on data from 2013 to 2016.

Ulverston Library

There will be a Christmas book sale at Ulverston library from 1/12/16 for three weeks; these sales have proved to be very popular in the past and provide a great opportunity to snap up a bargain.

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 10.3012.30pm. No need to book just turn up.

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

Please visit our Facebook page, or online.

For any specific upcoming event or for general enquiries please contact us on 01229 404151.

Stop Press -

to the Sound of Musicals

Amateur musical theatre has thrived in the South Lakes and on the Furness peninsula for more than a hundred years. Just new in is ‘The Sound of Musicals’

by Graham Whalan - a tribute and a record of amateur musical theatre and its talented performers. Stocked in Ulverston at The Book Shack in Market Hall, Suttons Bookshop and the Box office in Coronation Hall. Published by Stable Door Press ISBN 978-1-5262-0596-4

BOOK REVIEW A tale to tell

by Kerry Darbishire Published by: The History Press ISBN 978 0 7509 6611 5 Taffy Thomas, MBE, a patron of the Society for Storytelling, will delight children, young and old, with a new collection of wonderful stories and tales in his latest book, Lakeland Folk Tales for Children. The book has been imaginatively illustrated by a young Cumbrian artist, Steven Gregg. Steven was born in the Lake District and currently lives in Windermere.

Taffy, who has lived in Grasmere for over 30 years, has a repertoire of over 300 tales and storyteller, Giles Abbot, once said: “when Taffy goes it will be like a library burning down.”

A former literature and drama teacher, Taffy’s life changed when, aged just 36, he suffered a major stroke. He used storytelling as self-imposed speech therapy, and this led to his current, highly successful career.

He was awarded the MBE in the 2001 New Year Honours, and in 2009 he accepted the honorary position of first Laureate for Storytelling which ran for two years from January 2010 to January 2012.

You can find out more about Taffy on his website: www.taffythomas.co.uk

BOOK REVIEW ‘The History of RAF Millom and the Genesis of RAF Mountain Rescue’

by John Nixon Published by: Pixeltweaks Publications, retails for £25

Film and TV clichés of dashing fighter pilots in the Battle of Britain make it easy to forget the complexity of the RAF in World War II and all the airfields which contributed to the wartime effort. John Nixon, who has written about the airfields at Walney and at Cark, has now produced the most comprehensive work on RAF Millom. He traces its history from construction through its roles first as a Bombing and Gunnery School and then as an Air Observer School, describing how the RAF Mountain Rescue, in which Millom was a pioneer, came into being. Its later use for an Officer Cadet Training Unit and its eventual conversion into HMP Haverigg are also covered. Such a deeply researched work could be dry as dust, but Mr Nixon’s enthusiasm brings his story to life, and makes us realise how many airmen lost their lives in training or were saved by the early Search and Rescue team.

Fascinating first- hand accounts from men and women who served

at Millom add another dimension to the book, as do the numerous rare photographs. As a result, this will not only appeal to military aviation buffs, locals and those whose relatives served at Millom but will also constitute a valuable archive for future generations.

‘The History of RAF Millom’ can be found at Sutton’s Books in Ulverston, and you can find out more about John Nixon’s work at www.johnnixon.co.uk

LOOKING TO GET YOUR

BOOK PUBLISHED?

From pen to bookshelf in 6 weeks Call Russ on 01229 343658 Pixel

tweaks

PUBLICATIONS

ULVERSTON • CUMBRIA

www.pixeltweakspublications.com info@ulverstonnow.co.uk

| 01229 490 000

29

CLUBS & SOCIETIES

Dalton Film Club

Dalton Film Club meets on the last Friday of the month, 2-4pm in Dalton Community Association Building (Drill Hall) on Nelson Street. Admission is £4 including refreshments during the interval.

Next meeting is Friday 30th of December when the film showing will be Suite Francais, All Welcome.

Furness Support Group – Parkinson’s UK Furness Support Group – Parkinson’s UK - offers support to anyone in the area who may be affected by Parkinson’s disease. Meetings are held at the Drill Hall on Nelson Street, Dalton, for more information contact: Norma Sansom 01229 581698 or Helen Warrington 01229 583657.

Age UK

Age UK hold Social Activity sessions on Tuesdays from 1-3pm at The Drill Hall, Nelson Street, Dalton with activities ranging from Genealogy to Crafts, for more information contact 01229 831425.

RBL Drop in sessions

Drop in sessions have been arranged for members of the Armed Forces and ex-forces members in The Royal British Legion Club on Brodgen Street in Ulverston, by kind permission of the club committee. There was one on Tuesday 22nd November and the next one will take place on Tuesday 20th December between 10.30am and 12 noon.

An opportunity for members of the services community to meet for chat over a cuppa. No need to make an appointment just come along!

Singing Opportunities with Song Birds

If Christmas is all a bit hectic or not your thing you are welcome to join us in January.

Singing regularly is great way to improve your voice. It can cause side effects and may boost your health, happiness and confidence. songbirdsonsong.webs. com/about or facebook songbirdsulverston

30

Ulverston now

‘Friends of the X112’ The X112 bus service Barrow to Coniston via the coast road is now into its third year operating without support from Cumbria County Council. On behalf of the community served by the bus we would like to thank Phil at Blueworks for his determination to keep going, despite many difficulties, and providing a very friendly, personal service. We would

also like to thank everyone in the community who has helped keep it going by using it and/or giving so generously to its cause.

Given the present financial restraints it will be essential for the community to continue the same level of support over the next few years. Our forthcoming events: Appeal for as many people as possible (aim is one thousand) to pay an annual amount by

bank order to “Friends of the X112” bus funds.

AGM of the ‘Friends of the X112’ group, Tuesday 29th November at Greenodd Village Hall, 10am Coffee morning, Bardsea, Friday 9th December 10am12noon.

Please continue to use the bus and, if possible, encourage others to do so. It is such a vital service for so many people.

Ulverston Evening Townswomen’s Guild Ulverston Evening Townswomen’s Guild met on the 2nd November at Croftlands School.

Chairman Kate Brooks welcomed everyone and then continued to remind us all about the forthcoming events in December,Christmas lunch and TG National Carol Service.

Kate then introduced our speaker Maurice Steele, the subject being “It Should Have Been Stopped”. This was a journey that took us through many changes that have taken place over many years in the Lake District, the question being why did no one oppose it, The photography and music were enjoyed by us all.

Refreshments were served and the Business meeting followed.

Our speaker on the 7th December will be Joan Bentley with a talk entitled “Deck the Halls”, The first meeting for 2017 will be on 11th January and a pie and pea supper will be served. Kate closed the meeting wishing everyone a safe journey home.

The Inner Wheel Club of Ulverston Members have had a busy month beginning with a successful Charter Anniversary Lunch at The Olde Mill, Bardsea. President Charlotte Wills welcomed members, guests and the speaker, Richard Rhodes.

Richard spoke of his time as the Police and Crime Commissioner. David Pickthall was the speaker at our October meeting and spoke about his work with the BBC as the Producer of large outside broadcasts, particularly the Royal Wedding.

We have a number of excellent needlewomen in the Club who have helped members to make various items, particularly suitable for Christmas, to sell at our annual Coffee Morning on the 24th November at Coronation Hall. The proceeds from the sale are to be donated to Alice’s Escapes. We recently held an International Evening where a team of four, including doctors and a practice nurse, spoke about “Children of Hope”, a charity in Uganda aimed at educating the

Scales Community Association We are Scales Community Association, we raise money for the village amenities. If you visit Scales playground you will now find an area cordoned off. Don’t worry the playground is still open for your children to enjoy. .At present we are in the process of revamping the shed on the playground and are going to replace it with a smaller shed with a gazebo shelter

alongside.The Association very much appreciate the support of Geoff and Sheila Wood from Geoff’s Taxi’s of Scales who have kindly donated £500 to the Association to help with the building costs for the new shed and shelter.

The travelling Theatre Company from the North East are coming to our village hall in Scales on Saturday 17th December and they are to be

DECEMBER / JANUARY 2017 - NEXT DEADLINE 6 JANUARY 2017 h

next generation, mostly orphans who have lost parents to HIV. A donation was given to the speakers who will buy items to take on their next visit to Uganda. The volunteers use their own holiday time for these visits and pay all their own expenses.

We have our Coffee Morning, the November meeting, our Christmas lunch and then Christmas will be almost here once again. Best Wishes to all readers for the festive season.

performing ‘A Christmas Carol ‘.

It will start at 11am and will last for about an hour after which a snack lunch will be served. This is suitable for children of all ages but we ask that there will be no unaccompanied children. The entrance cost is £3 per person including refreshments. Tickets available from 869539 or 869669. Facebook ScalesCA

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

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

ANIMAL & PET SERVICES

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

ARCHITECTS

ROGER ARMSTRONG ARCHITECT, Lindale.

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

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, geology, topography & engineering, local interest.

Open Thursdays 10am–4pm.

01229 588500.

CARPET SERVICES

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

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

CHIMNEY SWEEP

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

CHIROPODIST/PODIATRIST

SUE LAWTON (S.R.Ch,D.Pod.M,M.Ch.S) HCPC Registered Chiropodist. Registered & qualified for 26 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

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

GARDEN SERVICES

HOUSE CLEARANCE

Tree Stumps Removed GET A QUOTE ONLINE or call Peter on 01539 720441 stumps1066@gmail.com www.Tree-Stumps-Removed.co.uk

WA House Clearance & Removals WE PAY CASH FOR HOUSE CLEARANCES! Garages, sheds etc 07528 049 516 / 015395 59469

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.

HANDYMAN SERVICES

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

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

DOG SERVICES

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

Williamson Bros Ltd 07850 704234.

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

ENGRAVING

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

Contact Kendal Trophies 01539 740217 ulverstonsportsandkendaltrophies.co.uk

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

07950 912212 or 015395 34640.

HAY & STRAW MERCHANTS

HOLIDAY LET

BEAUTIFUL 4 BEDROOM FARMHOUSE, 2 bathrooms, sleep 8, gorgeous views, near Ulverston. Available for Christmas week and New Year. Bookings taken for 2017.

Steve 07850 704234

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 ~ Brica-Brac ~ Tools ~ Jewellery ~ Gold & Silver ~ Antiques. Contact Guy for a FREE quote on 01229 715114 / 07990 664476

Cartmel & Ulverston Community Learning & Skills Season’s greetings to one and all! I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and team to all our learners and tutors in the South Lakes area.

My name is Kevin Fothergill, I have recently been appointed as Community Learning and Skills Manager for the South Lakes area. I will be working alongside our Business Support Worker, Kirsty Hartley and Community Development Workers, Janet Nicholson and Helen Edmonds. We realise that there are many changes to the service taking place currently, but we are determined to deliver the same high quality service throughout the transition period.

Many of you will already know that the Cartmel/ Grange and Ulverston office will

be relocating to Kendal in the New Year, we will be starting the transition to the new offices in mid-November but until the move is complete, courses can be booked and rebooked as per usual through the Cartmel Office.

The run up to New Year is an ideal time to decide on a fitness class to help with your resolution, you may want to learn a second language or develop your artistic side using one of our ‘Improve your painting skills’ courses. We have numerous and various courses beginning in the New Year, all information can be accessed on our website www.cartmeladulted.org.uk.

In the meantime, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

CLASSIFIED

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

MOTABILITY

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

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

SATURDAY WORKSHOPS DECEMBER / NEW YEAR Paint in Watercolour Workshop Saturday 21/01/2017, 10:00-16:00 High Newton Village Hall

Create a Digital Darkroom/Workflow Saturday 04/02/2017, 10:00-16:00 Cartmel Priory School

Willow Weaving

Saturday 04/02/2017, 10:00-16:00 Castle Head Field Centre

Soft Furnishings for Your Home Saturday 04/02/2017, 10:00-16:00 Witherslack Village Hall

Discover Collage Art

Saturday 11/02/2017, 10:00-16:00 Sedgwick Village Hall

Create Your Own Visual Journal Saturday 18/02/2017, 10:00-16:00 Sedgwick Village Hall

015395 36323 Mon –Fri 09:00-14.00 (24hr answerphone) adulted@cartmelprioryschool.co.uk

www.cartmeladulted.org.uk

info@ulverstonnow.co.uk

| 01229 490 000

31

FREE

IED CLASSIFFOR ADVERTSSES BUSINE

LUNCH I EARLY BIRD

COMPUTER SERVICES

[BEFORE 6PM]

I DINNER

When you’re looking for a great place to dine out

Home Computer Repairs & Support from £20.00 Custom Built PC's - Laptops - Tablets

Come and see our exciting

Call for a free quote lives by design transforming

RANGE OF E-BIKES

Oliver Lunn 07772 444 009

LARGE SELECTION FROM £599

See full information or to get in touch visit

www.innovation-computers.co.uk

Contemporary dining with a Architectural Design Ltd Mediterranean flair

WOODLAND BURIAL

DALTON

T: 015394 43721

E:

WOODLAND BURIAL GROUND

Natural Woodland Burialfree Ground initial consultation “Return to the Earth, naturally” www.daltonwoodlandburial.co.uk Burton-in-Kendal

adl@adlarchitects.co.uk

Call us Today! 01229 464708 W: www.adlarchitects.co.uk www.hartleysrestaurant.co.uk email: hartleys@live.com 51 Market Street Dalton-in-Furness Cumbria LA15 8AP

01524 782442

AGENTS FOR Raleigh, Batribike, Freego, Powabyke, Winora, Cyclotricity, Mission Cycles, Full size bikes, folders and three wheelers

0% FINANCE available on certain bikes

£100

cashback 1229

0

464708

On all Freego bikes purchased before 31st Dec 2016 y table toda Book your

Unit 20, Airfield Approach Business Park Moor lane, Flookburgh, LA11 7NG

015395ARCHITECTS 59195 or 015395 35786

CARPET FITTER

www.bespoke-ebikes.co.uk

dC go o

hristm

as flm

l fee te a m SHOWING ON ulti CHRISTMAS EVE, 24TH DECEMBER The

“The perfect start to Christmas”

ROXY CINEMA, ULVERSTON 11.00AM ROYALTY CINEMA, BOWNESS 5.00PM SUPPORTING PROGRAMME OF VINTAGE CLIPS PLUS MINCE PIES.

www.nm-cinemas.co.uk

20

es

04t

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

015395 36163 www.bfmsltd.co.uk

Ulverston now es

4

t

32

DECEMBER / JANUARY 2017 - NEXT DEADLINE 6 JANUARY 2017 h

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