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Letter from the Editor After the traumatic events of recent weeks, we need a forward looking positive message, to kickstart the tourist season, and encourage visitors back to the area. Nevertheless there have been some magnificent examples of kindness, community spirit and neighbourliness. All credit to those people who turned out when it mattered. On the advertising side our prices are unchanged from last year and we still offer some great discounts for adverts appearing in multiple issues. Next edition there is a focus on wedding events so if you are planning ‘the big day’ then don’t miss it. We are launching a new paper down in Ulverston and the format will be exactly the same; a mix of community news, school reports, adverts, what’s on information and interesting stories. So how is the new year’s health campaign working out? If you want to feel fitter there are lots of ideas in this issue. Why not try Aikido (new classes starting in Windermere) or even become a workout warrior (see page 19). If all else fails get up to Grasmere for some brain training. In our house it’s learning to Jive on a Monday night - words fail me hereafter! Best wishes, Chris and the Windermere Now production team Al, Carrie, Clive, Glenn, Phil, Suzi and Tim

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Ground breaking

Windermere Jetty is full steam ahead! Work has started on the Windermere Jetty, the replacement for the muchloved Windermere Steam Boat Museum. The official groundbreaking ceremony took place in late November with the shovel

ably wielded by pupils from St Cuthbert’s Primary School, Windermere. This brings the realisation of Windermere Jetty, Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories a step closer, marking the start of an eighteen month build and fit-out programme. The

Museum is due to open in May 2017, ready for the Lake District’s summer season. David Atkinson, Managing Director of Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd, of Cockermouth, said: ‘As a Cumbrian Company we are proud to have been appointed as main contractor by Lakeland Arts to construct the new museum. Martin Ainscough, Chairman of Lakeland Arts, added “This is a major step towards opening the Museum to the public so that everyone can enjoy seeing the historic boats on display in the exhibition galleries and on the lake.” Windermere Jetty will secure the future of the nationally significant boat collection established by George Pattinson, who created the Windermere Steamboat Museum in 1977. The Museum’s collection of boats form the most important and coherent collection of watercraft generic to one particular location in existence anywhere in the world. Martyn Heighton, Director of National Historic Ships UK said “These are inland and Lakeland craft of truly national and international significance, as reflected by the investment which the National Heritage memorial Fund and Heritage Lottery Fund has made in this Collection. Eleven of the boats are listed as nationally pre-eminent and, of these,

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four are members of the elite National Historic Fleet. The classic Windermere steam launches of the 1890s and 1900s form a particularly important part of the collection, known internationally for the quality of their design and associations with the great houses around Windermere.” Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, said: “It is wonderful news that a contractor with roots in Cumbria has been found to build the new Museum. I cannot wait for the new building to open so I can have a look myself at Lakeland Arts’ fantastic collection of historic boats.” Windermere Jetty will be a working attraction committed to conserving, saving and sharing the collection. It will celebrate life on the lake and involve visitors in the crafts and traditions that built the boats, offering an inspiring programme for visitors of all ages. At the heart of the Museum will be the Boathouse where boats will be displayed afloat. A conservation workshop, where visitors can watch boat builders and apprentices work on the collection, will be a fascinating and ever changing part of the museum experience. A new learning centre is central to the development which will also have a café with stunning views in the magnificent and unique setting of Windermere.

Cumbrian woman of the year Cumbrian Woman of the Year is an organisation which recognises, acknowledges and appreciates the achievements of women who live in the county. Last year, the Laura Ashley Belsfield Hotel in Bowness on Windermere saw 50 ladies gather from all parts of the County and all walks of life for 2015’s annual Award luncheon. Following the delightful lunch new committee member and 2011 winner, Val Armstrong, spoke humorously of the strength of Cumbrian Women and those who influenced her. Present were Jo Wood of Windermere who raised thousands for Cancer awareness, Joan Bentley M.B.E. honoured by the Queen for her work in the WI, Ann Wilson of Ulverston who had cycled around the world (on her own)! Although every woman in the room was a Winner, the day was extra special for two ladies. Cumbria Life Lifetime Achievement award was presented by Angela Gibbons to Staveley’s own Worthing born Margaret Farhall, a retired midwife. Stunned, Margaret just gasped “I am

overwhelmed” I didn’t know what I was here for.

Rachel Holliday (pictured) was named Cumbria Woman of the Year 2015, a West Cumberland lass who founded “Time to Change Project”. Focussing on those who’ve served in the armed forces. She opened a hostel in Egremont. Rachel’s will to help others and refusal to be beaten was honoured. Chairman Tess Hart said: “Rachel Holliday is a strong and inspirational young woman with extraordinary determination and vision.”

Is today the start of your volunteering journey? Many of us will have made New Year’s resolutions to try out something new and make a life change. Volunteering for a local charity such as Age UK South Lakeland could be one action that brings real benefits to your health and wellbeing over the coming period. Every year volunteers from Age UK help to support thousands of people in the district to enable them to keep independent and have real choice in their lives. There are lots of roles across the organisation and one sure to suit you.

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Feel good that you are helping services that deliver support to older people in the district. All the funds raised, stay local and support older people in South Lakeland.

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If you know someone that should be acknowledged, thanked and appreciated by wider audience you can nominate them by going to the CWY website www.cumbriawomenoftheyear.co.uk

Fracking shame

Earlier this year the Government had promised a ban on fracking in National Parks, however MPs have now voted to allow it.

Fiona Howie, chief executive of the Campaign for National Parks has said: “It is really disappointing that the regulations have been approved. Especially as Parliament were not given the chance to consider and discuss the concerns we have been raising. The CNP believes fracking should not be allowed to take place under National

Parks and other protected areas. It’s not yet known what the longer-term effects of this would be on these protected areas, so given this uncertainty the CNP believes the Government should have kept to their word and prevented hydraulic fracturing in protected areas at any depth.” They submitted a response to the Government’s consultation on Surface Development Restrictions for Hydraulic Fracturing saying that they are opposed to fracking in and under National Parks. See more at www.cnp.org.uk

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On the fells

Austria’s Lake District

for the brave and well equipped. Their lakes are very similar to Windermere, Coniston, Ullswater et al with Attersee being the largest at 12 miles long, bounded by mountains and small lakeside towns.

CLIVE HUTCHBY

When it gets to December, seasoned fellwalkers lick their lips in anticipation of crystal-clear skies and a winter sun shining down on a snow-clad landscape. Most years, of course, they have to wait until January or February before the mountains are bejewelled; this year, if snow does fall, it will land on saturated and possibly unstable ground. The storm that caused the December floods was so much more violent than its counterpart from 2009 that roads and bridges were swept away and engulfed by landslides – and this has implications for walkers, too. I realised this when I ventured up Dunmail Raise three days after the floods to see ‘The Gap’ – the chasm where the A591 road was swept away. Because of the sea of rocks and boulders that littered the carriageway beyond the Travellers Rest inn, I had to park my car halfway up the hill and walk through mud and water to the dual carriageway and then down to the Wythburn side where the road was destroyed. On my right I noticed that a huge swathe of fellside on Dollywaggon Pike has slipped down the hillside, demolishing a wall and obliterating a footpath in the process. When ground is as wet as it was on Saturday 5 December, my advice would be to stay at home. Obviously, there are plenty of hardy souls who love walking the hills whatever their condition; to them, I would say take care and plan carefully. I would advise them to stick to the well-made clear paths up fells (of which there are many) and to avoid routes that cross sodden fellsides. And, of course, to be aware that when the becks are in spate many may be far too dangerous to cross. A typical example is Wray Gill on Silver How, which has to be crossed at the 950ft contour on the popular Allan Bank way up the fell from Grasmere. In periods of prolonged wet weather it is inviting trouble to attempt this. At the best, you are risking a soaking; at the worst . . . The positive side of the flooding, for fellwalkers, is that the cascades and waterfalls which are such a feature of many Lakeland walks are spectacular at present. Try walking up Stickle Ghyll from the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel in Great Langdale to see what I mean. You will have to stick to the path on the western (left-hand) side of the ghyll because the stepping stones just below Stickle Tarn may well be submerged; the rewards from this side are splendid views of the tumbling water. Clive Hutchby, who contributes to Windermere Now, is currently revising Alfred Wainwright’s seven-volume Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells. Books One and Two (the Eastern and Far Easter fells) have already been published, and Book Three (the Central fells) will be on sale in March.

The “Salz” in Salzkammergut refers to the natural salt in the area, mined for hundreds of years, as Cumbrian slate has been. What was once a vital part of the local economy, supplying crystal salt for use across the Habsburg empire, many of the mines are now closed. A few have become tourist attractions with some of the mine chambers accessed by 19th century wooden slides, a feature which must have made an exciting commute for the miners, plunging down through the dark into the depths of their mine.

Lake Hallstatt Austria

Austria is famous for many things, but it’s likeness to Britain is not perhaps one of them. However, if you travel an hour or so east from Salzburg you will find yourself in the Salzkammergut region. Here lies an assortment of lakes which are overseen by towering mountains, an aspect that would be instantly recognisable to

those familiar with our own backyard, the English Lake District. The mountains in Austria are a little bigger than ours but, just like us, the Salzkammergut hills aren’t the biggest in the land. Having said that, the mountains of the Austrian Lake District do rise to twice the height of Scafell Pike the ascent of which is clearly only an undertaking

The jewel in the crown of the Salzkammergut lies in the south of the region. Designated as a World Heritage Site for Cultural Landscape, Hallstatt is hemmed in between the

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The familiar shape of the Lake District National Park is set to change next August following an announcement that the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales national parks are to be extended by 188 square miles -– an area bigger than the Isle of Wight. The Yorkshire Dales will be extended to the north and west and the Lakes to the east and south. The changes will bring the boundaries of the two parks next to each other for a distance of about eight miles, either side of the M6. Environment Secretary Liz Truss said: “I am delighted to be able to announce this extension which will join these two unique National Parks and protect even more space for generations to come.”

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Lake District, eastern expansion, from Birkbeck Fells Common to Whinfell Common, right up to the M6 Lake District, southern expansion, an area north of Sizergh Castle and part of the Lyth Valley Yorkshire Dales, northern expansion, parts of the Orton Fells, parts of the Howgill Fells, Wild Boar Fell, and Mallerstang Yorkshire Dales, western expansion, Leck Fells, the River Lune, part of Firbank Fell and other fells west of the Lune

The move will see the Yorkshire Dales grow by nearly 24 percent and Lake District by 3 percent.

The Country Land and Business Association said the decision to expand the parks ignored the views of farmers and landowners. Dorothy Fairburn, the association’s north

regional director, said: “We share the ambitions of boosting rural growth and caring for our landscapes, but we are clear that the flexibility for change - which is critical for a modern, working countryside - should not be stifled.” A public inquiry into the planned extension was held in 2013 after five local authorities objected.

steep mountain side of Winteralm and the cold waters of Obersee. Hallstatt looks like a chocolate box alpine lakeside village, with sturdy wooden chalets and a soaring church spire. As the village has so little space there is no graveyard but simply a ossuary with rows of skulls displaying their owner’s name and dates of birth and death quite a sight! With virtually no sheep farming in the Austrian Lake District the lower slopes have much more tree cover than our Lake District and the trees are thicker; being naturally much more coniferous than our deciduous woodland. The lack of sheep is compensated for by the odd cow pasture, reminiscent of the fields below our fells and perhaps if Cumbrian cows adopted the cowbell, we could have the sounds of the alps echoing through our Lakeland valleys. Finally, as my Austrian better half is keen to stress, nobody there has even heard of The Sound Of Music!

Windermere Town Council - working for the Community In this New Year, we have a new column, in which I aim to keep you up to date with the work of your Town Council, covering Windermere, Bowness & Troutbeck Bridge. This first column will be full of facts many locals have said that they don’t know who or what the Town Council is. Now is your chance to find out. Firstly, our location – we have a council chamber (inherited from the old Urban District Council) at Langstone House, Broad Street. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays in each month, starting at 7pm. All local residents are welcome to come along – the more the merrier!

Secondly, what do we do? We really are very local and don’t do any of the “big” things that SLDC and Cumbria County Council do. But we can make a difference. We own and look after most of Elleray Woods and Orrest Head and the War Memorial and gardens. We put up and maintain 108 hanging baskets in the summer, manage the allotment site on Orrest Drive and own and look after Baddeley Clock, making sure it is wound up every year. The Town Council

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provides funding to the trust (BWCCT) who manage all the public toilets in our area and to the Winter Lights Group, the Youth Project and many other small voluntary organisations. Every planning application in our area, is discussed by the Town Council, who can recommend approval or refusal to the National Park. Who works for us? There are two of us. I’m the Town Clerk and do pretty much everything that needs to be done. I work from home, but am out and about a lot of the time. We also have a Town Steward,

Gary. As well as looking after the woods, Gary picks litter, cleans our road and street signs and, this year, will be planting and looking after a number of public flower beds that have been neglected of late. We are helped by some great volunteers, the most important are our councillors – 15 of them – they do a lot of unsung work and are unpaid. They are not political and just get on with the job. We have a Town Mayor – Cllr Leith Hallatsch, who supports as many local events as he can. We have some good things planned this year, not big or showy, but small things that will make a difference to our community. I won’t go on about those now and will save them for a future column. If you are interested, you can find out more about us on our website: windermere-tc.gov.uk. We also have 6 notice-boards (including one in the library), which display our latest agenda and items of local interest. Finally, we still have spaces for councillors, so, if you are interested, come along to a meeting and see what it is all about. Our next meetings are on 27th January and 10th February.

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Tim’s Column

I am sure that you, like me, spent a lot of Christmas responding to enquiries from concerned friends and relatives around the country – even around the world in a few cases – checking to see if you and your loved ones were OK after all the news coverage of flooding in Cumbria.

I was lucky enough to be able to tell them that, with the exception of writing off my rather old Volvo after driving into a bit of the River Bela that surprised me by being in a place where there was normally a road, we were all fine. But as we all know for many others that is not the case. The media may have moved on from covering the effects of the floods, it was amazing how fast they forgot about Cumbria when the floods struck in Yorkshire, but for so many people the effects are still being felt. Importantly we are still not sure when the A591 will be open again between Grasmere and Keswick and that is the major road priority in the county. As you drive around you cannot help but see damage to lots of roads around the county. Cumbria County Council will be repairing potholes for months to come.

What I am really worried about is the impact Storm Desmond will have on businesses in the Lakes. The Government is providing some money to fix the damage. We have seen the temporary road open up by Thirlmere to get school children and any others who need to travel between Grasmere and Keswick through but this is really just a sticking plaster. The A591 is a vital road for tourists and businesses in this area. Its closure on top of the media coverage risks having a major effect on incomes around here. I am pushing the Government to do whatever they can to not only repair things but to encourage people to visit the Lakes. On this subject we have had a small bit of good news with the announcement that the new rail franchise covering the Lakes Line will result in a doubling of the number of trains going all the way through to Manchester Airport. But as I said it is only a small bit of good news, we need so much more.

Importantly I don’t think we can leave it all to the Government. We must all play a part, I love the way that Windermere Now has offered free advertising to business affected by the flooding. Please have a think about what you can do to help over the coming months. Encourage anyone you know who is thinking about visiting the Lakes to get their trip booked, if you are out shopping please think about using local shops as much as possible, they have less resources to keep them going during difficult times than the national chains and more of the money they take stays in the area. Visit one of our great cafes for a bite to eat, do anything you can to keep our economy buoyant.

We all need to play a part in getting through this period. Thanks for your support, Tim Farron MP

Has Beatrix Potter been devalued? Last year Beatrix Potter was the bookies’ favourite to become the next face of the £20 note. Now it seems that she has taken a 40-times tumble in value to appear on the back of a new 50p coin to be issued in 2016. She will be sharing the honour with King Harold, who graces a different 50P coin, on the 950 year anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, . The children’s author, who made her home in the Lake District, was named last year by bookmaker Coral as the 7-1 frontrunner to replace economist Adam Smith on the £20 note. Nominees to replace Smith had to come from the world of the visual arts and no longer be alive. Sculptor Barbara Hepworth, architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh and master painters John Constable and JMW Turner were also named in a varied list which made it “very difficult to say who would be one of the frontrunners”, according to the Bank of England’s Chief Cashier, Victoria Cleland. It was pointed out that the decision on the £20 note would be made on the strength of the nominee’s contribution and not on the number of times they

were nominated. (Potter gained 66 per cent of the public vote, which saw 21,000 nominations flood into the Bank of England’s public consultation process.) The most likely candidates were then to go to the Bank of England’s Banknote Character Advisory Committee and the Governor for a final decision. The chosen character for the £20 note will be announced in spring 2016, alongside a concept image showing the portrait as it will appear on the note. Liz Macfarlane, house and collections manager for the National Trust’s Hill Top at Sawrey, Beatrix Potter’s first house in the Lake District, said: “Beatrix would be an inspirational

portrait for the new £20 note. Though she is best know as an author and illustrator she was a remarkable natural artist. Her studies of fungi were scientifically ahead of their time. As a woman she was never allowed to present her own papers to the learned societies “ Has the “glass ceiling” struck again? Will Beatrix rise no further? As the favourite local children’s author and artist has already been given a place on a coin, it seems as though she won’t be gracing a banknote anytime soon.

Still, as the popular author is a firm childrens’ favourite, it’s undoubtedly true that more children will get to see her on a 50P coin than on a £20 banknote.

Claim your community asset!

Last year the National Park stunned the County when they offered woodland and tarns for sale, apparently without any consultation with the communities concerned.

Langdale, despite having no experience in registering bodies of water as community assets of value, nominated Stickle Tarn.

Following this Rydal Village Society contacted councillor Heidi Halliday and together registered Ladywood, Bainrigg, Penny Rock Woods and White Moss Common as Assets of Community Value. Heidi hopes that others will feel

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empowered to have a voice in similar matters nationwide. “It is vitally important we raise awareness of the success we have achieved here, so others will be encouraged to follow, to ensure everyone’s heritage is protected.” An asset of community value is land or property of importance to a local community which is subject to additional protection from development under the Localism Act 2011. Voluntary and community organisations can nominate an asset to be included on their local authority’s register of asset of community value.

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The secret history of

White Cross Bay Most locals know the recent history of White Cross Bay, Windermere - the Sunderland Seaplanes - the holiday park. Not so many know the bay’s name derives from an actual cross that looks out over the lake near Ecclerigg Crag, on the lake side of Cragwood House.

The inscription reads: WATCH THEREFORE FOR YE KNOW NEITHER THE DAY NOR THE HOUR’ Matthew 25:13

The sad story behind this originates in 1853. Two well-to-do, related families from Wigan were holidaying on the shores of Windermere. The Thicknesse family with their son Ralph (20) and the Woodcock family with their nephew Thomas (19) who was Ralph’s cousin. These two lads set off in a rowing skiff in the mid-morning on Tuesday 13th September. Their idea was to meet up with the older members of the party at Bowness.

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Local boatman considered the skiff to be a difficult craft to row. They could be fast, but were easily unbalanced.

At about 3.30 that afternoon a local man, John Taylor, was fishing from his boat near to Ecclerigg and noticed the two lads in the skiff pass him about 100 yards away near to Ecclerigg Point. He heard noise as if the boat was scraping rock and he looked across to the skiff; one of the lads was now standing up in the boat. He watched them clear Ecclerigg Crag and then turned back to what he was doing.

Then he heard a shouting from that direction and looked up once again. Nothing appeared to be amiss until he saw some splashing in the water and heard more shouts. Fearing a tragedy unfolding he made for the area as quickly as possible. The cries of the two young men continued and he himself shouted as loud as he could for assistance, but no other boat was in the immediate area. When he arrived both lads had disappeared under the water and the skiff was floating keel upwards, with clothing and other debris on the water. He looked down into the lake water, but he could see nothing of the two men. He had no boat hook to grapple with, so went to Ecclerigg for help. He found a Mr Swinburn who brought a dragging iron. Strangely, James Layland, a coachman who worked for Mr Thicknesse was in a boat on the lake near Ecclerigg Crag and saw the activity. He rowed towards the area and was told by the draggers that it was thought to be Mr Woodcock. He helped with the search and within a few minutes of him arriving, the body of Thomas Woodcock was found. He was hauled into a boat. James continued to assist in the search for Ralph Thicknesse and within just a few minutes his body was also discovered both were taken as quickly as possible to the Low Wood Inn, over a mile away. The watches on both bodies had stopped at 3.30 pm.

Every effort was made to resuscitate them by three medical men working on both for over two hours, but their efforts were futile. A young man by the name of Fleming who had arrived at the scene of the accident had left to try and organise more equipment to assist in the body recovery and was heading to Bowness when he saw another boat going towards Ambleside and hailed them to tell them of the tragedy. Unfortunately aboard this boat was Mr Thicknesse, the father of Ralph, Mr H. Woodcock, (the uncle of Thomas) and other family members. This was a very unfortunate way for the families to learn the distressing news.

This is part of a long poem printed in The Liverpool Mercury in their honour. The syren wave became their grave, With few to see and none to save, They both went down! By yonder bank, where down they sank, Preserve a circle calm and blank, As marble wave.

The inquest was held at Low Wood Inn on Wednesday and the relatives were permitted by the coroner to begin their sad journey by special train, escorting the bodies back to their Wigan homes. The funeral of the two young men took place on 19th September in Wigan. The families were well-respected gentry in the area and townspeople in their thousands lined the streets.

It is a tragic tale, both victims coming from the same close family. There have been many such deaths in the Lake District, not all have left their mark in the landscape, such as the memorial to the young men and the place-name of ‘White Cross Bay’.

This article is based on a much more detailed description of the events on a blog by Carlisle writer Raymond Greenhow, which can be read at: scafellhike.blogspot.co.uk

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What is a village? When is a village not a village? When it is a township! – This is not a quiz question or a joke. Villages don’t have legal entities – They are known as townships. Going back a couple of hundred years ago because of outbreaks of deadly diseases such as Cholera ‘Local Boards’ were set up following the Public Health Act of 1848. In Westmorland, things moved more slowly, Grasmere had

communities are. It can’t be said that nothing ever happens. The contact details show passion about squirrels and books, those who volunteer as First Responders attending call outs by the ambulance service. Entertainment is provided by the Players and cultural needs attended to by the Lakes Artists’ Summer Exhibition and the Wordsworth Museum. Broadgate Meadow has been host to a bowling green, Tennis Courts and BMX track. All sadly lost to modernization and car parks.

its board first assembled in conjunction with the Vestry (now PPC); then it diversified into its own regular meetings for ‘getting things done’ mostly drains and roads to which end William Baldry was appointed Inspector of Nuisances. Grasmere Urban District Council came into being in 1872 superseded when it was absorbed in 1974 by Lakes Urban District Council. Nowadays the Lakes Parish Council is the modern equivalent, look through its Autumn Newsletter and you realise how vibrant

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CAFE ALTITUDE Helen Stoker and Hayley Webb agree that they’ve got both got a crazy sense of humour, a bit like TV ‘AbFab’ characters Edina and Patsy... but there the similarity ends: Edina and Patsy (aka actresses Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley) are townies whose idea of walking is to totter on high heels from the taxi cab to the winebar, whereas Helen and Hayley are in love with the great outdoors of Cumbria and are both qualified mountain leaders. The two women have recently taken over the lease on Café Altitude in Ambleside, the highlevel eaterie on Lake Road where it’s possible to watch athletic types on the town’s climbing wall while sipping coffee and munching on delicious bacon butties – “the recipe is a secret!” said trained chef Hayley. On the face of it, the café doesn’t quite fit in with the other part of their business, an outdoor activity partnership with the imaginative title Desperately Seeking Adventure, but not so, they say. “It’s a perfect combination,” said Helen. “This is a great place for people taking part in any of our outdoor events to meet up beforehand.” Helen, 36, who was born in North Wales, moved to Cumbria in 2014 when she launched Desperately Seeking Adventure, and soon found that the growing business was more than she could handle.

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Hayley, left, and Helen outside the café.

She posted on a Facebook site that she was looking for a business partner, and one-time Londoner now Ambleside resident Hayley, 35, replied. “We met at the Bluebird in Coniston and hit it off straight away,” said Hayley, who first started cooking when she was in the army. “We work nicely together; Helen’s the organised brain in the outfit and I’m kind of in the background making a mess!” Their activity business caters for guided fell walks, wild camping and bivvying, cycling, hill and navigational skills and quite a bit more, with a particular emphasis on activities for women. Find out more at www.desperately seekingadventure.co.uk

Dalemain house is now inviting entries for its annual World Marmalade Awards & Festival, with the deadline for submitting your perfect citrus preserve being Sunday 14th February. Next year will mark the eleventh time that the awards and festival are held, with the organisers hoping to surpass 2105’s bumper crop of 2700 entries from around the world. The judges will certainly be busy as every jar is tasted and given a score card and certificate in recognition of the lengths that the maker of that particular specimen of the preserve has gone to. If you are keen on entering in a professional capacity rather than the home-made category, there are classes for artisan producers as well

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as hotel, B&B and restaurant marmalade makers. The prize for the ultimate winner, beyond a gold medal, is the chance to sell their citrusy wares in London’s prestigious Fortnum & Mason food hall.

a mention of the world’s most famous connoisseur of the preserve, Paddington Bear. Happily Paddington has assured organisers that he will make the trip to Dalemain and oversee proceedings, being particularly keen to judge the children’s design a jar label competition.

No Marmalade festival would be complete without at least

Visit www.dalemainmarmaladeawards.co.uk for details of how to enter your jar into the awards, and announcements about the events that will be taking place at the festival, 19-20th March 2016.

VALENTINES DAY BAKE-OFF Cake lovers in the Lakes will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a bake-off competition organised by Windermere and Bowness Fairtrade group. Amateur bakers are invited to submit their “signature bake” which must be a single tier cake with a Valentine’s theme on Wednesday, February 10th. Cakes entered must be made using Fairtrade sugar (widely available in shops locally or from Traidcraft online (www. traidcraftshop.co.uk). They will be judged on texture, flavour, appearance and decoration. Entries are available on a first come basis. “Entrants need to submit a registration form along with you the £5 entry fee to the Cedar Manor Hotel or by one of the Windermere and Bowness Fairtrade group members (details below). The cakes should be delivered to the Cedar Manor Hotel, Ambleside Road, Windermere, on Wednesday February 10, between 11-11.30 am, on a suitably stiffened board or plate. The winners will be announced at around 2.45 pm and all cakes should be collected by 3.30 pm.

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Spectators can buy tickets for £3.50. Places are limited so it’s advisable to buy tickets in advance. They can be obtained from Joan Pollard (015394 44825); Theresa Wooll (theresawooll@ btinternet.com); Sally Johnson (sally.johnson70@btinternet. com); or from the hotel (015394 43192).

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Ambleside setback The flooding again affected the field off Borrans Road that is being eyed by Premier Inn for an 88-bedroom hotel and a development of 40 new homes. But one local resident thought that there was a silver lining, despite her back garden being swamped with flood water and neighbours suffered with raw sewage.

Escape from Dunmail Richard and Angela Barker had the luckiest escape in Lakeland’s floods, when they screeched to a halt just TWO FEET short of the gaping chasm that just a few minutes earlier had been the main A591 road north from Grasmere. The couple, who live at West Head at the southern end of Thirlmere, own The Chocolate Cottage in Grasmere and on the Saturday of the floods, in common with most Grasmere businesses, they spent the day sweeping out the water from their swamped store. They left at about 4.30pm but, as they were driving up to Dunmail Raise got a phone call that the flooding had started again. “We drove back and did some more bailing out before leaving just after 5.30,” said Angela. “We got over the pass okay, then suddenly saw something that looked like a huge dark puddle all over the road.” The ‘dark puddle’ was, of course, the jagged edge of road. They hit the brakes hard and stopped on the very edge of the drop into a raging Raise Beck. “We did a 95-point turn and went back to Dunmail Raise where we found a mountain rescue guy who had a radio and could warn other drivers,” said Richard.

MAIN: Three days after the A591 was destroyed, Richard and Angela Barker cycle to work up and over Dunmail Raise. ABOVE: Richard and Angela at their Grasmere shop, taking a break from the clean up.

All that then remained was to leave the car at the summit of the pass and walk through the darkness to their home, taking great care with every step. Since then, they have been cycling from their home to the pass, locking their bikes to a fence and then driving down to Grasmere to run their business. At night, the journey is reversed, with the car left overnight at the pass and the remainder of the journey made by bicycle.

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The day after the flood, Affra Hartree surveys the flooded field

Affra Hartree, who lives in Loughrigg Meadow, the road that is hit most when the nearby field is flooded, said: “It just reminds people that this field floods up to five feet deep and there is nowhere for the water to go because it’s part of the lake. This latest event should – if Premier Inn does submit its plan – convince members of the Lake District National Park Authority that this site is totally unsuitable for any kind of development.” The Guides and Brownies hut was flooded out for the second time in six years, but in the aftermath Brownie leader Kath Travis was putting on a brave face. “Everything that was irreplaceable was destroyed in 2009, so this is a lot less serious.,” she said, adding that she was “overwhelmed” by the offers of money and support from local people. Flooding was bad at the foot of the town’s Greenbank estate and along Rydal Road, but help arrived from two unlikely sources, according to Marj Waddecar, vice-chair of the Greenbank and Castle Field Residents Association.

“Big thanks to a fire crew from MIlnthorpe, who were on the scene within minutes after I called,” she said. “They checked all the bungalows at the foot of Greenbank Road and were wonderful.” And she praised University of Cumbria students in the town who were tireless in their efforts to help on the Saturday of the flood, including knocking down a stone wall to save a threatened house in Stoney Lane. “They deserve a big pat on the back,” she said.

Bowness lapped by the lake

Flooded with advice Here is a range of sources of advice concerning Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefit and building repairs for people affected by flooding. Council Tax Residents affected by flooding may not have to pay any council tax on their flooded property for up to 12 months. Residents hit by flooding may not have to pay any council tax, even if they are still living in the property, for example upstairs. Residents who have had to move out from their property will be treated as being temporarily absent and exempted from council tax, providing the property was their sole or main residence between 3 and 11 December. Owners of second homes can apply for this relief and claims for properties that were empty at the time of the flooding will be treated on a case-by-case basis. The relief will remain whilst the premises are empty, up to a maximum of 12 months. The relief will end when the property becomes re-occupied. Council Tax and Business Rates: 015397 33333 or counciltax@southlakeland.gov.uk

Weeds on sign and the tide mark shows level of flooding

The lake front area soon became submerged below several feet of water, and there was localised flooding all over the town. Sean McMahon, who with his wife Louise owns the Loves The Lakes gift shop, spent most of Saturday sweeping water out of the shop and then found he was unable to get home to Barrow-in-Furness because the road to Newby Bridge was closed. He tried the A591 to Levens but was turned back by serious flooding on the A590 and ended up spending the night with other stranded travellers at the Gateway Inn at Plumgarths. “There were over 20 of us who slept on the floor,” he said. “The hotel staff were fantastic.” The Lake District Boat Club have one of the best locations on the waterfront in Bowness... except when it floods. This year was no exception. In fact, as a result of the forecasts, they knew it would be a problem and moved their AGM to a local hotel in advance of the storm. Club Commodore Andrew Taylor said “This year’s flooding spoiled the end of

our 50th Anniversary Year celebrations as we had to cancel both the Christmas Party and the New Year event.” The water was three feet deep in their club room, trashing the wooden dance floor and finally wrecking the carpet and underlay. This time the electrics and the plaster may have to be replaced. Previous floods in 2009 and 2011 had persuaded them to have the actual bar counter replaced with a custom-made oak item, as the MDF one had suffered badly. They are quite used to the upheaval now, and unlike town and city locations, at least the water is clean.

Housing Benefits Anyone receiving Housing Benefit who had to leave their home is eligible to claim Housing Benefit if they pay rent at their temporary address. Any liability to pay rent at their usual home should be covered by landlord’s insurance. Discretionary Housing Payments may be made if there is a shortfall between the rent and housing benefit for the temporary accommodation. If you need to speak to someone about any of the above, please contact: 015397 33333 or benefits@southlakeland.gov.uk

Running a shop on the edge of Bowness Bay could be an idyllic job, but when most of your stock is clothing and the lake insists on coming into the shop every few years it can become wearing. This is the problem for the Pitlochry shop on Glebe Road This year’s flooding wasn’t quite as bad as the 2011 flood, but what’s a few inches between friends? It still means that the stock is damaged beyond recovery and the work involved for the ever-cheerful staff made for a very difficult run up to Christmas.

Community saves Historic Hawkshead Inn A Facebook appeal helped save a historic Lakeland inn from flooding as local people rallied around. At the height of the crisis on the Saturday of Storm Desmond, the water level in the cellar of 14th-century Red Lion

Festive flood support spirit

in Hawkshead was still rising despite two pumps working flat out. “We’d got the pumps after the flooding of 2009, but they couldn’t deal with the water that was getting in,” said landlord Paul Larkin. A quick call to a friend

Broadoaks Country House are offering anyone that donates to the Cumbria Community Foundation a chance to win a 2 night stay at their hotel. They have raised almost £1800 so far.

in the village resulted in a third pump arriving within minutes, but still that wasn’t enough.“The last thing we could think of was an appeal on Facebook – and it worked,” said Paul. “A guy turned up with a pump and we were able to stop the rising water.”

Anyone that wishes to help donate to this cause can do so by taking a cash envelope to the hotel directly or via the link to the on line page www.justgiving.com/ Broadoaksfloodsupport201

Building repairs Work to replace floors and windows and to re-plaster walls is classed as repairs and should not require Building Regulation Approval. Work on electrical and gas systems and solid fuel appliances must be carried out by a competent person registered with a Local Authority Competent Persons Scheme. For more information: 015397 33333 or building.control@southlakeland.gov.uk £500 Household Grant Anyone whose home was flooded between 3 and 11 December 2015 and who hasn’t received a payment or letter can apply for the grant by completing the Flood grant claim form, and returning it to SLDC who will need to verify any claim and bank details in writing to enable payment to be made.Households in South Lakeland that flooded between 3 and 11 December 2015 are to get a £500 payment towards flood recovery costs.Money for Cumbria has been allocated to Cumbria County Council and we have been asked to administer the fund for residents in South Lakeland. Contact SLDC 015397 33333

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Cumbria Flood Recovery Fund A separate grant scheme is available also from The Cumbria Flood Recovery Fund 2015, run by the Cumbria Community Foundation. This fund is intended to provide support for individuals and families whose property or possessions have been damaged significantly and who are suffering financial hardship. Employees who have lost work or income because of storm or flood damage are also eligible to apply. Applications must be made online at: www.cumbriafoundation.org. A household that has been flooded may be able to apply for both grants. Business Rates For businesses forced to vacate their premises, a three month exemption can be awarded (six months for industrial properties). At the end of this period a discount may be granted if it has not been possible to reoccupy the premises. If the property is damaged severely by flooding, the Valuation Office may review the rating assessment. Business help Businesses with up to 250 employees are eligible to apply to Cumbria Growth Hub for the grants, although support for farming businesses is separate and will be provided by Defra. The support through Cumbria Growth Hub can be for a variety of different activities such as marketing, interest payments on new and existing loans, specialist advice, training, equipment and other activities supporting implementation of a recovery action plan. Guidance and application forms for the Flood Recovery Grant scheme can be found on: www.cumbriagrowthhub.co.uk. 0844 257 8450 Floods Partnership Rory Stewart MP has been named chair of a new Cumbrian Floods Partnership, with the aim of helping the county to recover and improving flood defences. Said Rory Stewart: “The idea of this is to make sure we convene the County Council, Environment Agency, and some of the emergency services to ensure we do all we can to get the region going again. Hopefully, we have made it through the worst of the emergency stages, but there is still a lot of problems.” The new group will consider improvements to defences in the county, ways to slow rivers upstream to cut the intensity of water flows, and build stronger links between residents, community groups and flood defence planners.

A disaster that could have affected millions of people was narrowly averted.

Thousands of tons of boulders slid down the fellside in Greenhead Gill high above The Swan Hotel and finished just inches from the Thirlmere Aqueduct, part of the 96-mile pipeline built between 1897 and 1925 which transports water from the nearby reservoir to Manchester. Lakes parish councillor Paul Truelove, who represents the village, was one of the first people to witness how close the aqueduct came to destruction. “I’m amazed it wasn’t at least seriously damaged,”

Grasmere is open for business

The centre of the village suffered extensive flooding, particularly in the area around the post office and the school, and in the weeks leading up to Christmas business suffered as a result. Now, a big sign

at the Dove Cottage mini-roundabout on the A591 stresses to visitors that one of Lakeland’s foremost tourist destinations is still open. It reads: Grasmere is open!

Too close for comfort for the Wateredge Hotel

Scott Cowap surveys some of the flotsam washed up at the Wateredge Hotel.

There was a familiar story for the Wateredge Hotel, which was flooded out in 2009 and suffered the same fate this time around as Windermere rose by several feet.

However, according to Scott Cowap, who co-owns the hotel with his brother Mark and sister Louise, there is good news. “At this rate, we’re going to become a waterproof hotel!” he

said. “We’d had a really good couple of years after the recession, with the Lake District booming, so we’re doing everything we can to try to re-open in time for Easter.”

Staveley still open despite bridge closure Catherine Taylor of Cumbria Tourism said “The majority of Staveley has been unaffected and as far as we are aware businesses are running as normal. The major incident

is the closure of the Gowan Old Bridge. This is restricting access to the village centre. The centre of the village is now accessible by the Northern junction. Business at the Southern end of the

village such as The Eagle and Child pub are still accessible from the southern entrance on the A591 but further access to the village is limited due to the structural collapse of the Gowan Old Bridge.

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‘It’s the highest-priority repair project in Cumbria. Every resource possible is being thrown at it.” These words, spoken to me by a Cumbria County Council engineer at the site of the destroyed A591 road near Dunmail Raise, will be music to the ears of every local business owner and resident who relies on the main road through the heart of the Lake District as part of their livelihood and everyday lives. And, in part, they can thank Grasmere School pupil Molly Steels, whose heartfelt letter to Prime Minister David Cameron ten days after the December 5 floods brought the issue to the very top. She wrote: Dear Mr Cameron, I am writing to persuade you to turn my life back to normal by fixing the A591. Please help me and all my friends and family... If the road doesn’t open then my dad might lose his job. I may not have as many friends because their families might have to move as they are running out of money. People are not getting any customers coming to their businesses, even though Grasmere is open for business... We are in desperate need of this road. There is no other road that we can take that goes north, so please help us in our greatest need... When the Dawlish route was affected the railway line was fixed in 55 days, so please – Cumbria needs the A591!

Dunmail aftermath

MAIN: The first students complete the crossing of the path, accompanied by a media scrum and watched by Cumbria County Council workmen. INSET: Rydal student Aidan Roberts deals with media questions. BOTTOM: The newly constructed footpath – Molly’s Path – beside the destroyed section of the A591 near Dunmail Raise. Picture courtesy of Martin Campbell, Grasmere.

to school in Keswick (and a five year old girl from the Thirlmere valley to reach Grasmere School!). On this day, watched by TV crews and photographers, seven students and a teacher got off the shuttle bus south of ‘the gap’, walked past the destroyed section of the road and hopped on a waiting bus ready for a trip down the western side of Thirlmere reservoir on their way to school in Keswick. It’s a trip they will have to make for several weeks, but one for which they are thankful. Student Aidan Roberts, 17, from Rydal, who incidentally is a European rock-climbing

and bouldering champion, said: “We had an extra two weeks break at Christmas, but we all want is to get back to school.” Fellow student Megan Forecast, also 17, from Grasmere, was surprised at all the media attention. “I honestly didn’t expect it to be like this,” she said. “I thought we’d just walk across and get on the bus.” Highways England has taken control of the reconstruction project, which means extra resources can be utilised, but there is no timetable yet for the when the road will be reopened. Local businesses

are keeping their fingers crossed that it might be before Easter. In the meantime, there are plans underway to open a temporary road utilising forest roads north from Dunmail Raise on the opposite side of Raise Beck from the road. Cumbria County Council hopes this might be completed by early February to allow a full park-and-ride service for local people travelling for work, education and other essential journeys to start. Likely pick up points will be at Grasmere, Legburthwaite and Keswick.

Twenty-one days later, early on the morning of Tuesday 5 January, evidence of her plea was shown when a temporary footpath – christened by locals as Molly’s Path – opened beside the destroyed section of the A591 just north of Dunmail Raise to enable teenage students from Grasmere, Rydal and beyond to get

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HEALTH

Libby Dixon, former Development Officer for Sports and Leisure for Cumbria Adult Education believes staying active and ensuring exercise is part of a daily routine is vitally important. There are so many health benefits. It improves confidence, lowers stress levels, helps us sleep better and gives you sense of well being, it helps to prevent and lower the risk factors of heart disease, lowers blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight. With age, we lose muscle strength, mobility and balance increasing the risks of falls and bumps – everyone needs to stay active and mobile. Last November, Grasmere’s Libby Dixon started Grasmere Gazelles – a club for beginners and for those who want to improve their running form, fitness levels, endurance and train with tonnes of motivation and encouragement Jacquie Burton’s feedback of the first session was ‘’Hills and speed, my idea of absolute hell, but after a well motivated session

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we did it! Thank you Libby, feeling a little bit chuffed with myself now’’. Other classes Libby teaches includes Healthy Hearts; offering exercise to older adults who have experienced a heart attack or need to lower blood pressure. The session is safe and effective, allowing everyone to exercise at a safe intensity. Another class is Pilates which is excellent for core and back strength, mobility, balance, body alignment,

posture, suppleness and all over body strength. Using the 34 movements Joseph Pilates created and functional movements prepares and strengthens the body for everyday life. She will start two new courses this month at the Footprint Building, St Catherine’s Wood, Windermere.

Anyone interested should get in touch with Libby by emailing libby-pilates@hotmail.com or phoning 07876 772 700. Start 2016 as you mean to go on, exercising together can be fun and sociable!

Is coming back to Windermere on the 6th and 7th February. The open water swimming gala is this year part of the International Winter Swimming Association World Cup. These events take place in Finland, Sweden, China, Argentina, The US, Latvia, Estonia and Russia this winter and up to 1,000 brave swimmers are expected from around the world. On Sunday 7th February the 1km British championships will be hotly (or coldly!) contested The swim area will be an outdoor laned section of the Low Wood Bay Resort Marina. Each 30m lane will have steps for both entry and exit. Races vary from 30m to 1km, it is quite possible that the water temperature will be less than 5 degrees and to add to the challenge, wetsuits are certainly not allowed. There is no charge for spectators to go along and enjoy the spirit of winter swimming.

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Aikido, give it a go!

Young at Heart and supple with it!

Grasmere Indoor Bowls started in 1989, the 9 current members include founding member Nora Lowe, Vic Cousins, Josie Dixon, Brian Elleray, Sheila Hunter, Malcolm and Trish Reekie, Wendy Robinson and Chairman and Secretary Ken Wood.

We are told - Games are good for Brain Training, keeping those grey cells moving, laughter good for your health and being flexible and mobile is essential for a healthy life style.

The afternoon at £2.00 for the session includes tea and biscuits, its social aspects are strong and a key element to the club’s longevity. Conversation and humour abound, Malcolm and his

All three can be found in one place every Tuesday afternoon between 2 – 4pm from October to Easter, in Grasmere’s Village Hall.

Aikido is a martial art whereby the main principle is one of defence not attack. The South Lakes Aikido Club are delighted to announce the start of weekly classes at Elleray (Windermere Prep School) Aikido, which was originally developed in Japan in the 1920’s/30’s, teaches responses to both armed and unarmed attack, and is suitable for anyone who is actively mobile. The classes are open to adults and older teenagers (15/16) and it is a non-violent, nonaggressive way of meeting an attack without using an opposing force. It is suitable for both men and women and it is a soft, gentle exercise which doesn’t require muscle or strength. Classes meet every Wednesday between 7- 8.30pm beginning with the first session on 27th January, and the class is taught in a safe, friendly and welcoming environment.

Why not make 2016 the year you try something new? Come along and give it a go.

wife Trish travel from Penrith because they “would hate to see it fold” New members are really welcome to join for an afternoon of fun and conversation. Serious bowls occur when the club meets in competition. Not often these days, but matches against, Thirlmere, Ambleside and Coniston were always keenly contested and celebrated with sumptuous refreshments and suppers. Give it a go! For further information ring Wendy Robinson on 015394 35528

Release your inner warrior

Ursula Brendling has been a Fitness Instructor for 21 years and a Personal Trainer for 4 years. She is based in Ambleside and runs seven classes a week ranging from Kettlebells, Circuits, Outdoor Boot Camps and a dynamic interval class called Fatburn Extreme that is gaining popularity worldwide. In 2016, Ursula will be beginning a Rebounding class using Olympic approved mini-trampolines that will be fantastic for anyone wanting to get fitter with minimum impact on their joints.

MAIN: Kettlercise classes in Ambleside RIGHT: Ursula Brendling

part of their habits. Everyone is different and I like to keep my programmes varied and fun. Progression is key".

With Personal Training clients, Ursula uses the outdoors for her gym "I love developing fitness in people and seeing how they progress and how their lives improve when fitness becomes

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New Editors for Grasmere Parish Magazine The Parish Magazine in Grasmere has been the source of many reports of village life for well over 100 years, with a wide local audience and is a great way to inform everyone on forthcoming events. Nowadays it also includes useful contact numbers for local tradesmen and services. Grasmere’s Parish Magazine till now has been edited and compiled by the Rector. With Canon Cameron Butland leaving for a new post with the Bishop of Carlisle; residents Kay and Paul Adkins have taken up the reins, “after some gentle arm-twisting”.

They see the role primarily to compile the material from all usual sources, lay out the pages and send to the printers. The magazine has been in the past produced in house on a stencil

Reading The Bible in 72 Hours!

In the run up to Easter, Lakes Christian Centre are coming together with support from other local churches and will be reading the Bible out loud from Genesis to Revelation aiming to finish at 10am on Easter Sunday leading into our Easter Service. Open Doors, a Christian charity that we support, reaches out to Christians in countries where reading the Bible is forbidden, never mind reading it out loud in public. So we see this as a great opportunity and privilege for the church and local community to come together in freedom

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Carver Uniting Church Carver Christmas Fair which was held in the church was a very happy occasion and it was good to welcome many local friends and visitors. Around £1000 was raised and this will be divided between two local charities, the Sandgate Hydrotherapy Pool in Kendal and Local First Responders. Donations from Coffee@ Carver on Wednesdays in December and all collections from Christmas Services will go to the Cumbria Floods Disaster Appeal. In spite of the recent inclement weather there was a good attendance at the Christmas Services. A particular highlight on Sunday 3rd January was a Commissioning Service for three members of the South Lakes Group of United Reformed Churches who had completed their three year training courses to become Lay Preachers.

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printer, but the old equipment which has reached a venerable old age, has been retired, It will be printed, collated and folded by professionals relieving the band of volunteers of this monthly task. The distribution will remain the same, delivery to every home by volunteers collecting them from the Church. Regular contributors are asked to use parishmag@willowbank.net to send material electronically. New contributors very welcome too. Copy deadline is 21st of each month. “With your help and understanding we will do our best to keep the magazine in print!” Kay stated in her first edition.

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Goodly Dale Community Primary School is extremely proud to be Lakeland Radio Choir of the Year! The children have been fantastic all year within our school choir and have worked extremely hard with their resident Choirmaster Mr John Wright. In October the children recorded their piece, Santa Claus Is Coming To Town and Mr Wright entered it on the Lakeland radio site. The children were delighted to hear that they had reached the next stage and would be in the final with four other schools in the area. The voting took place with a record number of the public registering their preference. In December the school was delighted to find out that they were the winners of the competition! The prize for the winning school was to sing at the switching on of Kendal Christmas lights. In cold, wet conditions and in front of a huge crowd the children sang three songs and were given a great reception by all who attended. The children did the school and their families proud. Many thanks must also go to Mr Wright who worked ever so hard to get the choir into shape.

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Tower Wood is Building of the Year A NEW £2.9m building at Tower Wood Outdoor Education Centre in Windermere, used by East Lancashire schools, has won a national award. Windermere Lodge won it’s class in the Small Project category in the Society for Public Architecture, Construction, Engineering and Surveying (SPACES) Civic Building of the Year competition. The eye-catching building, designed by Lancashire County Council’s Design and Construction team, is stepped over several levels, tailored to meet the strict requirements of the picturesque site in the Lake District National Park. It was built by Seddon Construction. The judging panel commented “The design takes advantage of the extremely challenging sloping site, The simply detailed timber cladding,

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re-use of slate from the site’s excavations and green roof contributes to its success in blending in with the woodland surroundings. “. Tower Wood provides outdoor adventure facilities for schools, youth groups, corporate groups, adults and families. The new

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accommodation allows 59 visitors to stay in 26 mainly twin-bedded rooms, some of which have been adapted to allow children and young people with disabilities and their families to make full use of the centre’s outdoor facilities. It was opened in October 2014.

“The majority of the building has been placed on a brownfield area within the site, which was actually an area of forest track that wasn’t used anymore. ” County Councillor Matthew Tomlinson said: “I’m really impressed by the quality of the new facilities. The building has been constructed using wellinsulated timber framing, clad with thermowood and roofed with zinc and a sedum green roof. “The windows are aluminium–clad softwood, the domestic hot water and underfloor space heating is provided by air-source heat pumps. The national SPACES competition, now in its 13th year, rewards excellence in design and construction and recognises the role that clients, designers and builders have played in the building’s creation. The national awards ceremony took place in Bristol.

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In the Autumn term pupils were introduced to the Great War with some film some footage of World War 1. Remembrance poems were read in assembly on Armistice Day. The two minutes silence was observed by all in school as a mark of respect. Some pupils have been learning about water systems and creating adverts about the best ways to promote their successful usage for a competition organised by United Utilities. The children learnt about the Bayeux Tapestry which depicts the historic tale of the Battle of Hastings. Pupils then sewed their own sections and studied historical ecclesiastical statements, working out how they relate to the different sections of the tapestry. Christmas was explored through art; how people depict Christmas, what it means to them and how accurate the artist is in their portrayal of Christmas. Exploration of autumnal finds, such as crispy leaves in Fletcher’s Field, lead to some descriptive creative writing of various ‘thank you’ prayers. An enjoyable trip to Grizedale saw them walk the Stick Man trail where they used pine cones to play Pooh Sticks and collected a

selection of sticks to make their own ‘Stick Man’. In December, a ‘crazy hair day’ was held to raise money for Children in Need. Families and friends gathered for the performance of two school plays; ‘Christmas 1914’ and ‘A Present For The Baby’. The audience were dazzled by the children who excelled in their portrayals of these stories. Pupils, teachers, governors and the PTA then enjoyed a festive Christmas lunch.

The children of St Cuthbert’s Primary School in Windermere were supported by friends and family of the school as they sang their festive hearts out for the people of Windermere in Booths supermarket in the run up to Christmas.

developing an understanding of good service and positive community action by the children.

It was a wonderful celebration of music and carols which served as a great boost to the public who stood and watched the young, (and old) performers. Headteacher Peter Harrison explained that the school sees community events such as this as being crucial in

A particular highlight of the event was the school’s Samba band that started practising in the Autumn term involving children as young as 5. It was a really positive experience learning Samba as the children developed a full range of social and physical skills as they took part. The school wishes to thank The Brewery Arts centre for their support and also Amy Boud of Playful Nature who taught the children the art of Samba.

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NATURE & WILDLIFE

SOS – Save our Squirrels! It is devastating to hear the Squirrel Pox has returned claiming seven reds in a single month. Although it doesn’t harm Grey ones, it is lethal to our native Reds. Mass incursion by the Greys into an area that had adopted a zero tolerance is stated as the cause of the wildfire effect. Statistics show that twice as many greys arrived in Grasmere compared to 2014. What can we do? – keep an eye out for the signs on red squirrels, regularly clean feeds and continue the incessant control of invading greys. Protection of the living space of the reds by preventing greys from returning is key. It will enable surviving reds to return to the affected areas

Grasmere’s Red Squirrel Group advises close monitoring of feeders, and if sighted to report immediately. Indications exhibited are unsteady movement and not

moving away when humans approach. Some do not even carry the telltale signs of lesions around the eyes.

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If you do not live in an area that is monitored but still wish to help The National Trust’s Liz Guest is the Fundraising Coordinator, you can contact her on 015394 63806 or visit www. justgiving.com/NTAllanBank/. Another way of donating is to text REDS53 and £2/£5/£10 TO 70070. All funds will go to the protection and promotion of a healthy and buoyant red squirrel population. Thank you if you can help.

The group is supported by the National Trust who had a healthy population at Allan Bank, their manager Dave Almond is passionate about the plight of the red squirrel he said “It would be terrible to see them disappear – we must do all that we can”. Grasmere’s Village Society has donated money ring fenced for Anigene HLD4V disinfectant, so when sighted, local ranger Robert

Wintry Wildfowl As The Lake District suffers another wet and wild winter the mild conditions create an excellent haven for birds hiding from the cold and dark of the Arctic and northern Europe. Windermere is a permanent home to a large population of mute Swans but their numbers are often swelled in winter with birds coming south and west to flee the continental cold of Europe. No doubt the offer of the odd dropped sandwich or ice cream at Waterhead and around Bowness Bay makes their stay here all the more enticing. Further afield, around the tidal reaches and estuaries of Morecambe Bay, whooper Swans come to winter from Iceland, Greenland and the Nordic countries. The same may be said for a number of species of geese who mostly stick to estuarine conditions. These may include the Brent goose and the Pink-footed goose. However, as any regular visitor to the lakes and rivers around Windermere will tell you, some (Canada Geese in particular) are perfectly happy setting up shop inland.

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There are plenty of opportunities to get involved with the work of the National Trust. Volunteering is a great opportunity to meet new people and learn new skills. Neil and Lesley have just completed their first year volunteering with the South Lakes Conservation Group. ‘We’re really pleased to be given this opportunity to tell you why we joined and what we've been up to. We soon realised that the role came with the added benefits of acquiring new skills, learning about the environment and meeting many interesting new people along the way. On the first day we apprehensively turned up at The National Trust’s “Basecamp”, near Hawkshead, We were met by our Ranger and started the day in the best possible way, with a brew. We were briefed about the day’s activity and soon realised that our safety was of the utmost importance as well as our enjoyment. Our first task was to repair a deer fence, protecting sensitive woodland, near Wray Castle.

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We were shown how to knock in fence posts, attach pig nuts to the existing fence and cut away bushes and trees. Since then, we’ve enjoyed many superb days out in many varied and stunning locations. We’re now proud to say we can construct a lakeside path, re-build a dry stone wall (well, we understand how it should be done!) and know how to lay a hawthorn hedge. It would be great to see more people joining us on the volunteer days so if you fancy giving it a go just answer the email to say you’ll be there!” See you in the hills! Neil & Lesley Morris

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were becoming less important than the toys, so he concentrated on toys and hobbies. As a keen photographer he introduced cameras and equipment to the shop so that you could see The 1935 Singer 9Hp Le Mans was named in children, of all ages, with their noses honour of the famous French racing venue, after the pressed to windows gazing at the E Atkinson & Sons in Bowness previous model - known as a Bantam - did well at “toys” on offer. have certainly been doing that. The the 1933 Le Mans 24 hour race. This Special Speed When the family had originally run business started in 1920 when Ernest version included sporty modifications such as twin the Bay Cafe pre-war they had sold Atkinson took over the Bay Cafe SU carburettors and was a favourite with the really ice-creams made by the Windermere (which is now Country Confectionery) serious competitors tackling long distance trials. Ice Cream Company. That ice cream on Lake Road in Bowness and ran it business had closed in the time when Exactly 80 years old, the newly unveiled racing as a cafe tobacconist and sweet shop. Atkinsons were concentrating on toys sensation now making its home at the Lakeland Motor Ernest had a harrowing war, having and fancy goods. Museum was part of a trio known as the ‘Ruddy Trials been a POW, and never really Team’ which won a series of competition medals In 1998 Andrew resurrected the name recovered, so his sons Sydney and during the 1935 racing season. of Windermere Ice Cream when he Maurice took over the business in the opened an ice cream shop in the older Trials were at a peak in their popularity, with factory late 1940s. part of the toy shop premises, nearest prepared and entered teams, as well as many private In 1952 they added fancy goods the lake. entries of well developed cars with expert drivers, all to their range and expanded the Although there has been a break, and enthusiastically taking part. The `Ruddy Team’ Singers business, acquiring the house behind it is now owned by the Atkinson family, competed in these events for a number of years. the property and expanding into the you could still say that Windermere building at the end of the row. Manager of the Lakeland Motor Museum, Chris Lowe, Ice Creams have been around for says, “This vehicle was one of the high-performance They added toys to the range of fancy about 80 years. cars of the inter-war period and its real racing goods in 1969 and further extended Although computers and electronics forte came in long distance trials. It’s a pleasure the building. The business grew well have sadly become a major force in to welcome another special piece of our motoring during this period. childhood, the attraction of a window heritage to our ever-expanding collection.” Sydney’s son Andrew joined the full of real, physical toys is still a great www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk in 1976 when fancy goods 1 14 draw for visitors and locals alike. 2261-BMad-Hostbusiness Advert4 66x99 Ptrait AQ.qxp_Layout A newly restored vintage car which wowed the crowds in the 1930s has been unveiled at the Lakeland Motor Museum.

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ART & MUSIC

Windermere School ends the year on a ghoulish high!

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Windermere School finished 2015 with three nights of ghoulish fun as it staged the hit musical comedy ‘The Addams Family’. Based on Charles Addams’ comic strip and the cult classic 1960’s TV show, the production depicts the goings on in this bizarrely macabre family. When Wednesday, the daughter of Gomez and Morticia, falls in love with a normal boy, the clean-cut Lucas, the spooky clan struggle to come to terms with her choice of beau.

The production was packed full of unexpected delights, surprises, fun, laughter and great songs from the minute the lights went down and didn’t end until the curtains finally closed. The audiences were treated to some outstanding performances from a very talented cast. Said Janet McCallum, Musical Director and Head of Music at Windermere School; “The Addams Family was recommended to us by one of our music teachers who told us it would suit our students as it was very

upbeat and great fun. The cast absolutely loved the show from beginning to end. The rehearsals were full of laughter and on the night the performances were superb!” Ian Lavender, Headmaster at Windermere School, added: “This was an astonishingly good production. Many parents said to me that this was the best school production they have ever seen. The main characters were brilliant and I would like to congratulate everyone involved.”

Frank Meadow Sutcliffe revisits Brantwood In 1873 Frank Meadow Sutcliffe was invited to photograph Brantwood by John Ruskin, who had admired a picture taken by the young photographer. To celebrate this, Frank Meadow Sutcliffe – An Artist with a Camera is an exhibition of photographs at Brantwood running from the 16th January to 20th March. Sutcliffe was born in Leeds in 1853, at the very dawn of photography. Having moved his family to Whitby which was a popular Victorian tourist resort and Frank Sutcliffe became quite successful taking studio portraits of wealthy holiday makers.. The Sutcliffe Gallery in Whitby has become the permanent home for much 24

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off his work. The Sutcliffe photographs portray an immediacy and realism of everyday life that paintings of the period often struggle to emulate.

scenes which display both great creativity and sensitivity.

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A Fantasy flock of life-size Herdwick ewe sculptures made of glass-reinforced plastic are set to roam the Lakes, uniquely painted by artists and all paying homage to the Herdwick’s iconic home in the Lake District. The sheep have been decorated and glazed and are due to go on display next spring at a host of 50 or so sites along the Windermere to Keswick section of the 555 bus journey.

This is a charity initiative dreamt up by the Lake District Calvert Trust whose hope is that the sheep will become as well recognised as the cattle of the painted Cow Parade; a public art exhibit that has spread across many of the world’s major cities. Calvert Trust runs outdoor adventure breaks for those with disabilities. Money raised by the painted Herdwicks will help fund the redevelopment of the trust’s grade 2 listed farmhouse and tithe barn, Old Windebrowe, Keswick. Businesses along the 555 bus route were asked to sponsor a sheep and then have it decorated into a distinctive work of art.

AS of Easter the sheep will begin to appear in unexpected (and some not so unexpected!) places, ranging from parks and gardens to the street, on buildings, in shops, cafes and restaurants. An art trail map, posters and brochures naming all the sponsors and artists will be available throughout the life of the project. The Calvert Trust aim to deliver six specialised apartments at Old Windebrowe. These will be suitable for stroke survivors and those with acquired brain injuries or physical impairments. A communal area allowing guests to receive occupational therapy and rehabilitative support on-site.

What would you do when if you came across something that you have no idea what it was? When local builder Donald Woodburn was clearing out his byre converted storage unit he stumbled across that something rolled up, and left outside in all weathers for over a week ready for skip or bonfire before he decided to look and see what it really was. Jeff Cowton, curator of the Wordsworth Trust confirmed that was an 1860’s map of Grasmere. Due to its fragility, the map went to conservationist Zoe Kennington at Lancashire Archives Conservation Studios, Preston; to assess whether it should be restored and conserved. Zoe brought the map back to discuss her findings with the Local Historians group when she commented “It is four maps joined together to make one, probably for school use above a mantelpiece. The bottom runner is an example of upcycling locally crafted old curtain rail, and

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a straight groove channelled out for the map to sit in. It even has woodworm!” having heard first hand from Donald where the map was found she commented “Now I understand about that odd odour it had.” The map is very similar to modern OS maps, Grasmere not centred on any section; it became the inspiration for this year’s winter exhibition “Shepherds to Charabancs”

‘Echoes of Ambleside’ Friends packed into Ambleside Parish Centre for the launch of a book by the late George Middleton, the larger-than-life former Lakes Parish councillor who died in August aged 84. Mr Middleton, who was well-known around the town wearing his distinctive deerstalker hat, and who was tenacious in supporting local traditions such as Ambleside Rushbearing, penned much of his book – Echoes of Ambleside and Beyond – during the final couple of years of his life when he and his partner Anne Glaister lived together in Chapel Stile. Speaking after the official launch, she said: “I’m so thrilled that we finished it for George.” And she was full of praise for Ambleside resident Brian Mace, a friend of the couple, who edited and designed the 100-page book. “It couldn’t have been published without his efforts,” she said. Brian told guests: “I’m very pleased that the book was conceived, written, designed and printed in Cumbria. It was George’s wish.” The book is a collection of events, featuring people and

is still much to do to improve detailing 19th century its long-term condition. An development from true life estimated £2,000 is needed stories. Here, a life size to include its own bespoke replica of the map hangs for storage box. Donald gifted the all to see and feel; something map to the museum to use as you can’t do with the original, an educational tool, as was even after conservation being its first intended use, a village far too fragile. treasure redefined. The original rolled tightly For further information about for years has ridges and Shepherds to Charabancs go strengthening tape has cut to www.wordsworth.org.uk on into the linen backing. It took exhibition everyday for the weeks to get the map to lie flat WT ShChspringing Grasm Adback, 93x137_Layout 1 month 15/10/2015 12:33 Page 1 of February. without there

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places in George’s life such as the time when, as a young boy, he was ticked off by Beatrix Potter for trying to gatecrash a party at her Far Sawrey home; there are 44 chapters, many of them illustrated with old photographs. But it was something that is not in the book which Anne remembers most about her partner. “When we were courting we used to go dancing, and he would dash off like Cinderella at midnight to check his hens so the fox didn’t get them!”

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PROBUS clubs re-united after almost 45 years The Bowness Probus Club and the Windermere Probus Club re-united and merged with effect from 1st January 2016 under the original name ‘Windermere Probus Club’ The ‘ Windermere Club’ was established in 1968. It was the second Probus Club to be formed in the UK. Its success attracted so many members that it was necessary in 1972 to form an additional club in the area – namely ‘Bowness Probus ’ Probus Clubs are for men and women who have retired or semi retired from their business or profession and wish to maintain a social network with others who have similar interests without the involvement of raising funds or taking part in charitable work. Fellowship is a prime aim. Meetings will continue to be held on the second and fourth Tuesday each month at the Wild Boar Hotel, Crook. The clubs’ chairmen, Brian Jowett and Michael Kemp will share the Presidency until the first AGM in March. New members will be most welcome and for further information contact either Brian Jowett on 015394 48711 or Michael Kemp on 015395 64642

The Bowness and Windermere Community Care Trust had a busy run up to Christmas with some extra projects to help at that time of year. They funded a music project with the Brewery Arts Centre and St Cuthberts School for pupils to learn to play Samba drums with the music dept of the Brewery over a 10 weeks period which culminated in a performance by them at LAKELAND’s superstore in Windermere whilst the rest of the school were carol singing there. The school also had a good Christmas Fair raising over £1000 for extra resources at the school which will include a new cargo net for the children’s climbing frame.

The Trust launched the Windermeals project in the summer. Recently some of the residents at Alexander Court, Windermere took things a step further. They asked

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if the school could make a traditional Christmas lunch at Alexander Court for 20 residents on one of the days on the run up to Christmas.

The result was amazing , all 20 residents had a lovely meal made by the school including all the trimmings . Jane Tamang the manager thought the event was brilliant and the residents all enjoyed their lunch. On Friday 18th December

the residents of Goodly Dale Cottages were invited to the dining room at Windermere school where they enjoyed a beautiful traditional Christmas lunch. The lunch was the same as the one supplied to Alexander court earlier but because there wasn’t enough space at the cottages for all residents to sit and eat together it was suggested they go up to the school and enjoy their lunch there instead. All enjoyed the event.

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Windermere Air Cadets, who meet in Park Road, Windermere, have a small but enthusiastic core of members who meet regularly to enjoy many exciting and varied activities offered as part of normal parade nights and at weekends. For 2016 they are hoping to increase the size of 1264 Squadron. The Air Training Corps gives young people opportunities not found in any other organisation. As well as fostering the ethos of good citizenship, the ATC develops confidence, communication, leadership and teamwork skills and raises selfesteem, giving a young person a head start in the transition to adulthood.

Membership of the corps gives cadets opportunities to gain nationally recognised qualifications such as BTECs in Aviation Studies, Music or Leadership in the Community, Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards, Adventure Training Awards and First Aid Qualifications. These are highly sought after by

Flooded or need a new broadband connection quickly? Many local businesses have been hit by recent flooding with some forced to relocate and others having no internet or phone connection for many weeks. Kendal-based Kencomp Internet stepped in to help flooded businesses like Hyde Harrington get back on their feet by setting up new

high-speed internet and phone connections in their temporary premises within 24 hours. Said Paul Evans, Director at Hyde Harrington “Kencomp stepped up within a day, without their help we’d have been struggling to operate”. Kencomp, which specialises in providing superfast broadband to towns

and rural communities throughout Cumbria, uses microwave radio technology rather than phone lines so their broadband and phone services weren’t affected by the flooding. They also offer services without long term contracts.

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future employers, colleges and universities. The ATC is open to all young people between the ages of 12 and 18 regardless of race, gender, colour, creed, wealth or ability. All staff hold enhanced DBS clearance and are fully qualified.

For details contact 1264 (Windermere) Squadron Air Training Corps on: oc.1264@aircadets.org 015394 88812

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New players are being sought to join the South Lakes backgammon club. The group began playing two years ago following the launch of the Lake District backgammon championship tournament at Windermere’s Cedar Manor Hotel. Players have met regularly at the hotel ever since, and organiser Jonathan Kaye is now hoping to recruit newcomers. Backgammon is one of the world’s oldest board games, combining skill and chance, and is played in cafés across the Mediterranean and in the most exclusive of London clubs, with world championships staged in exotic locations.

“It’s a fascinating game, not difficult to learn, and it is great fun,” said Jonathan, owner of the Cedar Manor. The hotel will be staging the third annual Lake District championship, supported by the UK Backgammon Federation, in the spring. Previous contests have attracted top players from across the UK. But Jonathan says that the local group welcomes novices and

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complete newcomers to the game.“We have had some really good sessions with players of all ages attending,” he said. “Everyone who has been on holiday to Greece or Spain will see how popular backgammon is there, with games being played at roadside cafes by all age groups,” he said. “It can be played online, but we think it’s far better to meet socially – rather than on social media.

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I wonder how the council prioritise things such as keeping footways clear and unobstructed. On Rayrigg Road in Windermere there are several places where in the summer months the foliage makes it impossible to keep to the path. Stepping into the road is neither safe nor desirable. In the winter months the leaves and water from the woods form a wet and slippery mass underfoot. When the temperatures plummet this can form a lethally slippery, icy surface. The recent storms seem to have changed the route of some of the becks in the woods which now flood previously clear sections of the road.

In summary Rayrigg Road’ footpath is

a busy pedestrian way with ramblers, visitors, locals and of course people from Windermere Manor run by Action for Blind People. What responsibilities do councils have to provide safe and secure footways? Do they have any rights to force property owners to trim their trees, bushes and brambles? Are we being shortchanged? Name and address supplied

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Why are rivers in the UK flooding and why are bridges, some of which have stood for many years, being washed away? Prior to 2000 essential dredging of our rivers was carried out regularly. In 2000 the EU introduced its European Water Framework Directive which effectively bans river dredging to protect water creatures and create natural floodplains for wading birds. The then government slavishly adopted it. So for 15 years rivers have been silting up, resulting in the devastating flood damage we see today. Surely the protection of pond life and encouraging wading birds comes a distant second to the wellbeing of our people and businesses?

My immediate concern is for the Windermere corridor, stretching 20 miles from Grasmere to Haverthwaite. Will this be treated as a holiday region, of secondary importance? It should be remembered that Tourism generates by far the highest revenue in the Lake District and many people depend on it.

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Lake Windermere floods because of the bottleneck at Newby Bridge, the three small arches cannot cope with this volume of water. In the short term a large part of the bridge must be removed and the gap spanned with a Bailey bridge. The Army would be able to do this in days. There is no feasible alternative. In the long term a new bridge will be required.

The second bottleneck is the bridge beside Whitewater Hotel in Backbarrow which backs up the River Leven causing local flooding. The Army should remove this bridge and replace it with a temporary Bailey bridge. Of course there will be an outcry from people whose homes and businesses are not threatened by floods. They will protest even more when their insurance premiums increase, along with everyone else.I suspect that a storm drain from Haverthwaite direct to Morecambe Bay would be advantageous.

I worry about Grasmere which sits in a hollow almost surrounded by hills. Could the River Brathay and Easedale Beck cope with a cloudburst, or is dredging a priority? People talk about slowing down rivers. There is an adage that “still waters run deep” so if you want to slow a river, dredge it. Peter Langford, Bowness.

and do his business in the right area. Sometimes he’ll have been recently and won’t need to go again. In that case, when you walk back with him to the area to encourage him on, he’ll just cock his leg up to show he’s already urinated etc. (Dogs are intelligent creatures.) • Very soon, you’ll have a dog that always does his business in one designated area of the garden, and always runs round there to do it before the start of a walk. • Once a week, or a fortnight (depending on the size of the area) you’ll have to dig in or remove the dog turds, and occasionally soak the ground with Jey’s fluid or similar. • In the early days there may occasionally be mishaps, in the wrong part of the garden or when you’re out walking, so take a plastic bag with you. If it happens, tell him off severely (“Bad dog!” will suffice) as you scoop it up. When you get home, take him round to the area so that he sees you dump his mess there while telling him off severely again. He’ll get the message. With puppies and young dogs, you can expect to see them doing the right thing in a week or so, if you are entirely consistent. Old dogs are harder because they’ve developed a different habit, but the training should still work. The key factors will be your resolute determination and absolute consistency, rather than the dog’s intelligence. The end results are so satisfactory, for you and your neighbourhood, that it’s worth going for it. Name and address supplied

WHAT’S ON Please e-mail your events to info@windermerenow.co.uk by the first of the month - with contact details if you wish. Coffee mornings, club meetings, sports events etc. All welcome.

JANUARY Bowl Carving Hand carve your own bowl from local greenwood 28th. A busy day will be rewarded when your creation takes pride of place in your kitchen. Kettle always on and unlimited biscuits! Booking essential. National Trust Footprint Building Contact Gareth Thomas 07702 256425 email: garethandrothomas@woodmatters. org.uk Greenwood Bench and Stool making30th 9.00am - 6.00pm Make a rustic greenwood bench or simple stool using hand tools. Your bench or stool will be ready to take home and will look fantastic indoors or out. National Trust Footprint Price: £60 plus £25 materials Contact Gareth Thomas 07702 256425 email: garethandrothomas@ woodmatters.org.uk The Big Sleep 30th: 2pm - 9am At the Low Wood Bay Hotel, Join Cumbria Community Foundation for a night of entertainment and fundraising to the Winter Warmth Appeal. Spend a night sleeping under the stars and you can help keep one older person safe and warm over the winter. Bring your tent and sleeping bag and we will provide a hot meal, warm drinks and a movie! For more details and to enter visit: www.cumbriafoundation.org/bigsleep Price: £5 - £30 Big Garden Birdwatch 30 Jan Saturday: 11 am - 3 pm. Join the RSPB at Grizedale for the UK’s garden bird survey. Free/DropIn. Location: Grizedale, grizedale@forestry. gsi.gov.uk, www.forestry.gov.uk/grizedale Tom McConville Trio, with Jane & Phil Waites 30 Jan: Saturday 7.30pm for 8 pm. Songs, tunes and some amazing solo clog step dancing. Includes solo, duo and trio sets, with material ranging from dustbowl ballads to bluegrass, old time and high energy Celtic music and song by highly accomplished performers. Levens Village Institute, Lowgate, Levens , Levens, LA8 8NL £5.00 Child - £10.00 Adult. Hugh Connor Ivy Cottage, Levens, Cumbria LA8 8PF 01539 560534 cloggingchris@tiscali. co.uk www.levens.org.

FEBRUARY Windermere Golf Club Coffee Morning.3 Feb : Wednesday: Entrance £1.50 on the door to include coffee and biscuits. Book stall,tombola,cakes,produce,raffle and games of chance. Proceeds from games to go to Windermere Area 1st Responders. Wedding Fayre – St. Mary’s Church, 7 Feb : Sunday: Windermere 2pm to 5pm Free Admission. A chance to come along and meet local suppliers. Everything a couple need for their big day. The Parish Office: 015394 44596 email: office@ stmaryswindermere.co.uk Talk “Out of Africa - a photographer’s safari” 8 Feb : Monday : 2 pm. The talk

will be given by Alan and Julie Walker, who are enthusiastic photographers and travellers, and they will describe the trials and tribulations of trying to capture something different from the stunning wildlife and landscape of Africa. All are welcome (non-members £2.00). Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal 9 Feb Tuesday: 1.30pm South Lakeland Decorative & Fine Arts Society Dr Lois Oliver on “The Art of JMW Turner”. Entry Fee: £8.00 Contact: Mrs Lalik Nasmyth,01229 468525 e-mail: gandlnasmyth115@btinternet.com Windermere and Bowness Fairtrade Group 10 Feb : Wednesday: in conjunction with Cedar Manor Hotel will be holding a Bake-Off event. 015394 44825 PanikaTak, 13 Feb : Saturday: South Lakeland’s own quirky Comedy Folk Band is to give the fund-raising concert in aid of ‘Friends of the 597’. 7.30pm in the Ladyholme Centre, Windermere. Tickets are £7 Contact: 015394 4636, 015394 45608 or 015394 43411 Snowdrop Walk Sunday 21st feb 11am - 3pm Organised by Child Bereavement UK - The Snowdrop Walk is a special day to remember the babies and children who have died and the many bereaved children each year. Individual snowdrops are available on the day and you can plant them in a dedicated area in the grounds of Brockhole. There will also be a Children’s Scavenger Hunt to help Hetty the Elephant find all her missing picnic items. Contact: Jonathan Evans 01928 573539 www.childbereavementuk.org The Big Chill Swim, Lake Windermere Saturday February 6 & Sunday February 7 Open water swimming competition set in the famously beautiful Lake Windermere. Keswick Film Festival, Keswick Thursday February 25 – Sunday February 28 Annual festival showcasing Cumbrian films alongside UK and international releases.

Modern Jive Dance Night & Class Mondays: 7.30pm - 10.30pm Weekly modern jive classes for beginners & improvers with dancing to variety of music genres. Fun, easy to learn & suitable for adults all ages & fitness levels, singles/ couples. Bar & on-site parking. Kendal Golf Club. £6: Pam Furness, 07770 954 359 dance@furnessjive.com

AMBLESIDE PARISH CENTRE Mon-Fri Cedar Counselling Cumbria: Free and confidential counselling available. Call 075021-06582 or email help@cedarcounsellingcumbria.co.uk

Tuesdays ,Age UK Gentle Exercise: 2.15 - 3.15pm. Call Tony McMichael on 07767 847 687.

Tuesdays Migrant workers conversation group: 3.00-5.00pm. Call the parish centre on 01539434172. First Wednesday of each month Bereavement Support Group: 2.30-4.00pm. Call Judith Shingler on 01539 434 640.

Wednesdays, The Evergreen Club: 2pm to 4pm Looking for new members. Call Betty Potts on 015394-33157 for more information.The club packed 25 boxes of blankets and other items for its Romanian appeal in 2015. Thursdays Citizens Advice Bureau: Appointments only. Call 015394 46464.

Thursdays Foodbank: Food boxes distributed 10am-1pm. Collect vouchers during office opening hours.

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CAMEO Day Centre 10.00am Short Tennis 10.00am U3A Local History - 3rd Mon 1.30pm Slimming World 5.30pm & 7.30pm Ellwood Bridge School 6.50pm Rummikub Club - 3rd Monday 7pm Tuesday:

Enjoy your Leisure 9.45am Gentle Exercise: Fit for Life 1.30pm Alzheimer’s Society, Dementia Cafe - 2nd Tuesday of the month 1.30pm The Trefoil Guild - 2nd Tuesday 2pm Chess Club 7.30pm Wednesday:

ON-GOING EVENTS 16 January to 20 March : WednesdaySunday from 10.30am until 4 pm. Frank Meadow Sutcliffe – An Artist with a Camera is an exhibition of photographs at Brantwood. Admission is included in the house or garden ticket. For further information please contact Brantwood, Coniston, . 015394 41396. www.brantwood. org.uk

Windermere Scottish Dancers 10am Yoga 2pm U3A Reading Group - 1st Wednesday 2pm Weightwatchers 5.30pm Windermere Bridge Club 6.50pm Thursday:

Art Class 10am Windermere WI - 1st Thursday 7.30pm Bowness WI - 2nd Thursday 12.30pm Knit & Natter 6.30pm (every other Thurs, starting 16th January) Filling Station - 3rd Thursday 7.30pm Friday:

Every Tuesday 10 am Chair based exercises at Nine Oaks Trust, Phoenix Way on Tuesdays. The exercises are safe, gentle and benefit circulation, flexibility, muscle strength and mobility - with an emphasis on enjoyment. For men and women. Further details from 015394 44436.

CAMEO Day Centre 10am Luncheon Club - last Friday U3A Bridge 2pm Windermere Bridge Club 6.50pm

Stickman Activity Trail Until 31 May: All Day Self-led activity trail walk. Grizedale Price: £3 Telephone: 03000 674495 grizedale@forestry.gsi.gov.uk www. forestry.gov.uk/grizedale

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Thursdays: 10am to 12 pm noon Coffee mornings have resumed at Brathay Church Hall after the festive break. Follow the smell of fresh scones!

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BATHROOMS

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

BUILDERS

GH Builders General building, Roofing and Plastering.Tel: Gary Hindle 07583 282 116. PLAS-TECH construction for all your building, plastering, dashing, landscaping requirements. city and guilds qualified. 07918 680 882 and 07435 963 562.

CATERING

Having a dinner party? Wedding? Special Event? Let Lucy’s Inside Out Catering iron out all those culinary creases and supply you with a suitable feast that will ensure you ‘dazzle in the dining room’ rather that ‘frazzle in the kitchen’ Call us on 015394 32288 to discuss your requirements

CHIMNEY SWEEP ANDREW BACKHOUSE CHIMNEY SWEEP LTD Established 1992. Trading standards approved. All types of chimneys and flues swept. Camera surveys. Tel 015394 45117 or 0776 314 5594

COOKERY CLASSES

Whether you’re a creative cook or a complete novice, LucyCooks Cookery School will point you in the right direction to develop your skills and increase your repertoire. It’s a great day out for all the family or as a little culinary treat. Take a look at the website to find out more. www.lucycooks.co.uk or call us on 01539 822507

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Phobias (inc. school phobias), anxiety, depression, addictions, confidence and self esteem. Speak to a professional caring therapist. Experienced in working with adults and children. 0779 284 3807 www.fairweathertherapy.co.uk

CURTAINS & SOFT FURNISHINGS

Curtains, Roman Blinds and soft furnishings made for you, also clothing alterations. Call Joanne Airey on 015395 30601 or 07947 853207

DOGS

Studio K9 Dog Grooming Experienced groomer presenting over 40 Champion show dogs. Personal attention,Easy Parking. Flexible Appointments. Studio K9 at Brantfell Place, Off Brackenfield, Bowness-OnWindermere, LA23 3FJ.Tel.015394 48387. Holidays for Dogs – in dog friendly homes throughout Cumbria. No kennels or cages, your dog lives as part of the family. Top Dog Sitters 0800 689 1519 Dog Behaviourist Travels to you. All aspects covered. From pulling to leadership issues, Martin Gleadow. Tel: 015395 63567

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Curtains, Roman Blinds and soft furnishings made for you, also clothing alterations. Call Joanne Airey on 015395 30601 or 07947 853207

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Lakes Employment Agency A local firm For all recruitment requirements In the hospitality Industry Special rates offers 01539 442 442

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RECLAIMED OAK BEAMS We have hundreds of Fantastic Reclaimed Oak Beams & Timbers in Stock Original & Restored - From Small Shelves & Fireplaces to Huge Beams! Give us a call or Visit us near Ulverston Tel: 07920 117 047 or email: lakeswoodwork@gmail.com Scarpa Aslo - Brown Leather walking boots - size 45 Made in Italy - as new £40 07976 908 005

EXPERT DIAGNOSIS for clarity and support of your Health. Effective therapeutic treatments, including Acupuncture. Sioelan Tjoa (MSc, MACP, AACP, HCPC). Chartered physiotherapist. 20+ yrs experience. www.lakesphysio.co.uk , Grange Hotel. Tel: 07765 064682

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Hard landscaping, fencing, walling, block paving, flagging, patios, driveways, building services, pressure washing, painting. Free estimates, all work guaranteed. Call Martin Eland 015395 59472, mobile 07821 260 730

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MASSAGE and Craniosacral therapy for back, neck and shoulder pain. Meg Henderson 015395 36298 www.meghendersontherapy.co.uk

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

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

JJ COUPLAND & Son Ltd Approved Coal Merchants. Established over 100 years. Regular deliveries to Windermere and surrounding areas. Quality fuels and home fire ovals for multifuel stoves. Telephone 01539 821258

HOUSE CLEARANCES

House Clearances, Houses, Garages, Sheds cleared and all contents removed. For prompt reliable and confidential service contact Graham Walkden. Tel: 015395 32793

LOCKSMITH

LOCKS EXPRESS LOCKSMITHS, All lock problems solved; locks opened, repaired & fitted. Cumbria Trading Standards Approved & Police (CRB) checked. Domestic & Commercial work. Safes fitted. Car keys cut & programmed. We cover Ambleside, Windermere & The Lakes. Tel: 01539 739218. Mobile: 07886 831336.

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Suffering Aches and Pains? Expert treatment is just a call away! Professional diagnosis and treatment for: All Back Problems inc. Sciatica, Muscle & Joint Pain inc. Arthritis, Neck & Shoulder problems, Pelvic Pain, Sports Injuries, Repetitive Strains. Ed Snoad BSc(Hons) Ost D.O - Registered Osteopath, Staveley. w w w. s o u t h l a k e s o s t e o p a t h y. c o . u k Tel: 07899 657058

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Wanted - TOOLS, gardening, joinery, engineering etc. garages cleared. Tel 015395 32793 Hi-fi, Stereo, Separates wanted (Amps, Record Decks, CD players, DAB Tuner, Speakers etc.) 07976 908 005 Radiator cover/cabinet wanted any condition 07811 921 694 Grasmere’s Knit and Nat is looking for suitable wools to knit items for neo natal wards, and charity Christmas boxes. Have you anything suitable that you could offer? contact Carrie Taylor at carrie@windermerenow.co.uk or ring 07584036544

WINDOW CLEANING

D. LOGAN Ltd Painting & Decorating, Cleaning out gutters. Great prices for interior work or external staining. Discounts for OAPs. Tel 07732 362 186

M&S navy pinstripe suit, immaculate, Men’s size 40 long length trousers £20. Limited edition, large framed prints of George Smethurst paintings (Lowry style) £35ono each. 015394 36252 Blissful sleep! California King (6’x7’x8”) waterbed mattress, thermostatic heater and accessories – used but in excellent condition. Offers to 01539435586. Mirofit mini exercise trampoline. 3ft diameter. Hardly used. Boxed. £15 Bowness 015394 48148.

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

www.pegasuswindowcleaning.co.uk Windows (including inside), gutters, and everything outside. 07886 25 29 29

PEST CONTROL

First left after Ducky’s Park Farm

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TILING

Windermere Tiles & Bathrooms Ltd., 18 Lake Road, Bowness-on-Windermere Beautiful new showroom - supply and fit trade enquires welcome Tel: 015394 45552

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Town & Country Pest Control Over 25 years experience. Most up to dates methods. 24 hour service. All aspects covered including Cluster flies. Wasps, Fleas. Rats, Mice, Moles. Tel. 015395 62795. Mob 07887 977 085. www.tandcpestcontrol.co.uk

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GROUNDWORKS

S & A HODGSON Ltd Excavation Contractors. JCB and tracked excavators with operators. Site clearance, water mains and land drainage. www.sandahodgsonplant. co.uk 015395 52458 / 07836 782 707

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Do you want a well-paid Customer Services career based in Windermere?

Your opportunity to work for a growing company that provides telephone based daily contact to interesting people all over the UK with its OkEachDay® service.

Earn £8.06+ per hour talking to people Full training given with several optional training courses to choose from if you wanted to develop your skills and career further. Part-time and full-time work available.

Fun days out and brilliant training You will benefit from amazing days out in the Lake District with your team members and opportunities to develop your own skills with brilliant training and leadership coaching.

You’ll need the following skills... You will need to be enthusiastic, friendly, reliable, talkative, have an eye for detail, care about people, able to write and speak good English and able to accurately type up notes from telephone calls.

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