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Last Updated January 2012

Notices

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  • Turbo sessions , Wednesday nights from 6.45 - 08.15.Bring your own bike and turbo trainer £3.00 / session. A qualified coach from VC Cumbria runs the sessions. Contact Dave Hughes if you are interested 019467 25176, 07841293135.
  • Fair Trade Fortnight begins on Sunday 26th February. Watch out for notices of events.
  • Starting on the 9th January there will be some excavation work in the rear Public Hall Car Park. Access will be restricted and may have to be closed temporarily.
  • Cumbria County Council has made changes to its Highways Hotline to make it quicker, more resilient in an emergency and more cost effective. Changes will also enable call handling by people with local knowledge. As of November 2011, calls to the Highways Hotline – the method through which members of the public can report a problem with a road in the county - are being handled at a local level. Now, callers hear a menu of options which asks them to choose one on of the six areas where the highways fault is being reported. Selecting one of these options will send the call directly into the appropriate office and the call will be answered by highways staff in the local area. This fits in with the council’s Better Highways project which, amongst many things, looks at how to deliver services in a localised way. Currently the new service operates in the same way as the previous Hotline: Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.00 pm. The out of hours service will remain the same – ie a voicemail service will advise callers of the options for fault reporting and urge them to ring the emergency services in case of a genuine emergencies. Voicemails will now be left with the individual local area teams rather than centrally. The Highways Hotline number is still 0845 609 6609
  • 11 th – 19 th February. Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway is open for half term and then weekends to 17 th March. See website for our online quiz.
  • There's a Knit and Chat Group, meeting the second Monday of every month, in Woodlands Cafe, Santon Bridge. Next Meeting September 12th. £3 covers drink and cake. Its a very informal group of varying interests and abilities, tuition available if needed. Drop in from 2 to 4 p.m.
  • There's a Scottish Country Dancing Group, meeting every Wednesday evening at 7.30 p.m. in the Windscale Club, Seascale, restarting on September 7th.
  • The CYCLEWAY from Gosforth to Seascaleis now officially recognised as designated route 727. A brand name for it is being sought - any ideas to Dave Gray (25318) please. A professional officer from Sustrans, with help from colleagues, will now be progressing the project over the next few months to the planning approval stage.
  • The National Park Authority have condemned the much used wooden footbridge over the Bleng and it is now closed. Discussions over funding a replacement are still ongoing slowly between the LDNP, the Forestry Commission and the Parish Council.
  • The Sports Pavilion on the Playing Field can be booked for private hire, contact Anthony or Sarah Millard
  • The Whitehaven, Egremont and District Credit Union is opening soon in Gosforth in the Library premises, and are looking for volunteers to staff it - tel 01946 66755
  • From the Parish Council - Distington Crematorium Chapel of Rest will continue to be open at weekends, but not continuously manned. Hence the Book of Remembrance will be removed at weekends for safekeeping.
  • Gosforth Baby and Toddler Group meet on Tuesday mornings in Term Time from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in St Mary's Room. Contact Norma (25366) or Sheila (25251) for details
  • Need to see a Doctor urgently? The Out of Hours GP Service for West Cumbria is provided by Cumbria Health On Call (CHOC) from 6.30 p.m. to 8 a.m. and at weekends tel 03000 247 247. Please don’t ring unnecessarily.
  • Battery recycling is now available at the Lakeland Habit
  • Why not join in our local Twinning Association’s visit to France the weekend before Easter? – an invitation from a French family to stay with them from Fri 15 to Wed 20 April 2011 – phone David Killick for details on 26258
  • Dawn Mercer has started anot her Hatha Yoga class in the School Hall on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Phone Dawn on 26208 or 07841 520999 for details.
  • From the Parish Council - BT has a scheme to decide which rural area gets super fast broadband next. So far there are relatively few locals registered. Please go to the website below and register your interest. You are not committing to anything, just registering interest - http://www.racetoinfinity.bt.com/
  • Drigg and Holmrook Family Group/ Playgroup meet every Monday during term time from 9.30 to 11.30 in Drigg Parish Hall. Contact 24376 for details
  • A new bi monthly Cumbrian foodie magazine – www.artisan-food.com/magazine
  • Wise Woman’s Work Out – a Keep Fit class for everyone. Every Monday from 10 am to 11 in the Public Hall. For details contact Kay McMahon 24226
  • Time on your hands? Enjoy driving? Could you spare some time to help people in the village who need transport? Contact Anne Williams 25518
  • Age Concern will be providing free Electric Blanket tests during September and October. Phone Anne Crayston on 01946 68986 to book an appointment
  • I’ve been asked by several of the rooms available for booking for events to remind you that they have a number of free evenings available for regular bookings; all charge very reasonable rates. Rooms available include the Methodist Room, the Public Hall and the Supper Room, and St Mary’s Room
  • To book the Public Hall contact Alan Whitham on 25345 The Village website now includes the bookings schedule for the Public Hall. Note that all bookings must continue to be made through the Booking Secretary.
  • The Methodist Church Schoolroom may be hired for community and charity events and for private parties.. The chapel may be hired for concerts, lectures and other non active, non commercial events suitable to a place of worship. Bookings via Mary Moody on 25377.
  • Keep upto date with what goes on at the Parish Council! Minutes are available on the website www.gosforthvillage.net
  • If you are now qualified (by age) and have not previously had a travel concession (bus pass etc), the Parish Council advises that you should get in touch with Copeland Council as soon as you can.
  • New Dance Drama and Singing School in Gosforth School Hall during term time for ages 4 to 11, every Thursday from 4.30 to 5.30 p.m. £4 per session. Phone 07889049323 for details
  • The Highways Hotline to report any highways matters e.g. potholes, failed street lights, blocked street drains etc is 0845 609 6609, or email to contact@cumbriacc.gov.uk
  • Gosforth Parish Council has made a donation to the Great North Air Ambulance, and encourages all of you to support the Air Ambulance
  • A new website has been launched to keep our stakeholders and the public informed about the £100 million redevelopment of the West Cumberland Hospital. The website – www.buildingyourhospital.ncuh.nhs.uk – has a wealth of information on this exciting project, which will see the biggest single investment in healthcare for West Cumbria in over half a century. The hospital is being redeveloped to create a fit-for-purpose 21st century facility which will generate a significant boost to the local economy, contributing to the regeneration of the region. The new website, which went live on Thursday, 17 December, explains the reasons behind the redevelopment and has artists’ impressions of how the new hospital could look. It also contains information about the project to date and when future work is scheduled to take place, frequently asked questions, and the hospital’s environmental aims.
  • WEVA, the Western Valleys Twinning Association has been set up to foster relations between the Ravenglass, Eskdale, Wasdale, Gosforth and surrounding areas with other communities. WEVA has signed a formal Twinning Charter with St Martin d'Auxigny near Bourges in France to promote a variety of cultural, sporting, educational, social and personal activities. For more information contact David Killick on 019467 26258 or email killick.wasdale@btinternet.com
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  • The Nursery and School are having a problem with cats fouling particularly on the adventure playground but also on the school field. This is obviously not good for the children. Is it your cat? Can you stop it? Any ideas?
  • Age Concern have a handyman service available to anyone over 55, aimed to improve home safety and security. They can carry out small jobs for £12 per hour plus materials. They also operate a Befriending Scheme and are looking for volunteers to help by befriending an older person (training and induction available). Contact is Anne Crayston on 01946 68986
  • A Babies Advice and Mothers Breast Feeding Information group has been set up for all mothers with new babies and / or toddlers. It's just moved to the Victoria Hotel at Drigg, on Mondays from 11 a.m.to noon. (before that it was held on Monday afternoons in the Community Wing of Seascale School). Come along and have an informal chat over a cuppa with your local Health Visitor or midwife. There is a small charge of £1 and for extra toddlers 50p to cover costs.
  • If anyone is interested in an allotment, could they please put the request in writing to the Clerk to the Parish Council (Dave Polhill, Coombe End, Drigg) or to any Councillor.
  • Does your child want to join cubs scouts? Open to boys and girls aged 8 to 10, meeting on Mondays at 5.30 p.m. at the Scout Hut opposite St Mary’s. Phone Robert Mills 019468 25873. Adult helpers welcome too!
  • WANTED – NEW MEMBERS FOR GOSFORTH FIRST RESPONDERS GROUP. Full training given. Help to save lives in the Community. Contact Ian Simpson on 25133
  • Have you ever admired those beautiful painted watering cans and buckets on canal barges? Neil Prendergast (59 Fell View) will paint yours to order. All proceeds to the Air Ambulance
  • New Members needed for the Gosforth Public Hall Committee! Are you able to help? Meetings are bi-monthly on Thursday evenings and new members would be warmly welcomed. If you are interested in joining us and keeping your Public Hall going, please ring Alan or Betty Jacob on 25356.
  • Age Concern Northwest Cumbria offers a simple Nail Cutting Service for older people (55+) who cannot cut their own nails. If you would be interested in attending this clinic in Gosforth, or would like more information, ring 01946 816921
  • Gosforth Swimming Club is looking for new members. The club meets every Thursday at Wyndham pool, between 6 p.m. and 6.45 p.m., and caters from families who want to have a bit of fun in the pool, to adults who want to have a swim. For more information, contact Andrew and Debbie Plews, tel 25569
  • VOLUNTARY CAR SCHEME. This essential service, which operates in the village, is operated by volunteers and supported by Cumbria County Council. It can be used by anyone for any journey provided that neither public nor private transport is available to the passenger. Could you find time to be a volunteer driver? (Most drivers average 4 journeys a month) Please contact Anne Williams (25518) for more details.
  • FROM GOSFORTH SCHOOL – Use of the Playground after School Hours – Sadly due to damage to school property and concern from neighbouring householders, pupils of Gosforth School or pre-school children will only be allowed onto the premises if accompanied by a responsible adult. The Police have been informed and are monitoring the situation
  • Rod Davies has provided recycling bottle banks at Gosforth Hall, primarily for the use of the Hotel, but the public are welcome to use them.
  • If you are searching to buy the homemade preserves formally on sale in the butchers Judith Thomas is selling them from home at 65 Meadowfield, tel 25396
  • Age Concern offer an Accident Prevention and Home Safety Scheme to help with minor repairs in the home, and security fittings, for people over 55, with nominal charges. Also Cumbria Fire Service have a Community Fire Safety Officer who can visit you to discuss fire related questions, check and test your smoke alarms, point out any fire risks in your home. For details see noticeboards or phone Age Concern on 01946 815950
  • St Mary’s Church have been fortunate in securing the services of an experienced youth worker - Maya Dodd . Fun and Games Nights for young people aged 11 - 14 will take place in St Mary’s room every Saturday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.
  • The Parish Council have asked me to point out that the brown areas at the entrance to the Car Park are NOT for parking on, even temporarily, they must be left clear so that motorists can see the traffic at the busy junction between the car park and the road.
  • Would you like a free Home Fire Safety Visit by Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service Personnel? They will help you to design a "fire plan" so that your family will know how to react if you have a fire in your home, will check your smoke alarm for you, or fit a free one if you haven’t got one. Contact your Community Safety Coordinator at Whitehaven Fire Station, tel 01946 692151.
  • Gosforth Beavers need helpers. If you enjoy being with children, outdoor activities, crafts, and have an hour or so to spare on a Wednesday evening, we would love to hear from you. Tel Jackie Harper (27211) or Pauline Bailey (25069)
  • Traidcraft - thankyou to all who support our Traidcraft sales. If you can’t get along to the regular "first Saturday" monthly sales in Gosforth Methodist Church, please ring either Mary Moody (25377) or Joyce Hughes (26076) and place an order. Remember that every sale goes to help someone much less well off than ourselves.
  • If you have problems with television reception in the Gosforth area, please contact Sheila on 25713
  • You don’t need to be a farmer to be a Young Farmer. Join Drigg YFC for a wide range of fun and interesting activities from cookery to fencing, craft to ploughing competitions. A fun way to meet young people in the County if you are aged between 10 and 26. For more details contact Sarah Norman, the secretary (25646). Drigg Young Farmers meet every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. in the Methodist Schoolroom. New faces always welcome.
  • We do have a local policewoman if you have any problems. Phone 01946 692616, ask for Francesca. Please also tell one of the Parish Councillors
  • PARK AND RIDE UP WASDALE IN OPERATION! Wasdale taxibus leaves Gosforth at 9.24 a.m. and 5.29 p.m., and returns from Wasdale Head at 9.54 a.m. and 5.49 p.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays. Phone 25308 to book by 6 p.m. the day before travel. Subsidised fare £1.50 single.
  • Preschool Music Group meets on alternate Fridays at 10 a.m. during term time in the Nursery Building, for babies and children upto 4 years. Price – under 1 year, £1; children aged 1 to 4, £2; refreshments £0.50p.New members wanted. Phone Ros Cowley on 25056 for details
  • Gosforth Nursery - sessional and full day care offered between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. during school term time. For further details call in or phone 0774 899 2791 (or 019467 25800 when its connected).
  • Tai Chi classes every Tuesday from 1.30 to 3 p.m. in Waberthwaite Village Hall. All welcome. For more information contact Margaret Whitham on 25345
  • Blengdale Runners meet every Tuesday at the entrance to Gosforth Hall Inn at 7 for several laps round the Village and beyond. . All welcome, beginners or experts, fast or slow. A great way to explore the local footpaths and byways. We run training sessions for all abilities, especially beginners. No charge!!!
  • Baby and Toddler Group (for all parents/ carers and their children under school age)meet every Tuesday from 10 to 11.30 a.m. in St Mary’s Room. The group is now run by St Mary’s Church. All are very welcome.
  • Gosforth All Stars (now ages 4- 11) meet every Sunday morning in the Methodist schoolroom from 10.00 to 11.30. For further information ring 25801 (evenings) or 25377.
  • “Waymark” Youth Band meet at 7 p.m. in the Methodist Room every Friday during term time. For further information ring Jill or Keith Hudson on 21592
  • Scottish Country Dancing at the Windscale Club, Seascale, every Wednesday from 8 to 10 p.m.
  • Stretch and Tone Class, Public Hall, every Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. Matts provided. Phone 24226 for details from Kay Mc Mahaon
  • Come and visit GOSFORTH LIBRARY. Have you registered and received your new computerised membership card? Call in or join at www.cumbria.gov.uk/libraries. You can also now renew or request books and access reference material on-line. Opening hours - Monday 9.30 to 12.00; Wednesday 3.00 to 6.30; Friday 10.00 to 12.00; Saturday 10.30 to 12.30. Computer and internet access, colour printer, photocopier and fax, DVD hire, Talking books, children’s section, and lots of books! Keep your local library – use it or lose it!!
  • Seen a red (or grey) squirrel? Please let Lindsay Buck know the details for Cumbria Wildlife Trust, phone 25666

    Services

    • Wasdale Web Design have moved to 25 Whitecroft. Guy can provide web design, computers, repairs, virus and spyware removal and pc tuition . See his work on www.wasdalewebdesign.co.uk, or follow the link from the top page of this website to his excellent Wasdale Web Site
    • Emergency Baby Sitting Service provided by Gosforth Mothers Union - If you have urgent reason to take someone to the surgery, are called to hospital or to an elderly relative and need someone to look after your child, phone 25366 or 25300 or 25826.
    • Alan Grey & Co., Chartered Accountants. Personal Service for businesses and individuals. Contact Larry Abel, on 25808.
    • Computer Broken? Need an upgrade? Contact W.R. Computer Services, Proprietor Billy Rigg, tel 25628 or e-mail wrcomputerserv@aol.com
    • Jackie Moore, registered Childminder - Meadowfield. Phone 25763.
    • Liz Read, 28791 - sewing and tailoring repairs, alterations; curtains made to measure; dressmaking.
    • For a friendly local taxi service contact Shaun on 25308, or mobile 0374 868579.
    • To hire Gosforth School Minibus, contact Anne Hail 25773. Seating for 14 with seatbelts.
    • For Dorling Kindersley books, videos, games, CD Roms, contact Boonwood Enterprises on 25069. Laminating Service also available, upto A3 size.
    • Camping Barn at Mill House Farm - £3.40 per person per night, sleeps upto 12. Phone 25671.
    • Robert Fenwick, Bank House Park, offers JCB and Plant Hire, with Operators - for foundations, driveways, site clearance, fencing - phone 25647.

    VISITOR INFORMATION

    • Nearest Casualty treatment – West Cumberland Hospital , clearly signposted at the first roundabout as you enter Whitehaven
    • NHS Direct – phone 08 45 46 47
    • Nearest chemist - Seascale Pharmacy, on your left as you head into Seascale
    • Bank - Midland Bank, in Gosforth, has a cash machine; Nat West is in Seascale
    • Petrol – Mill Garage is two miles North at Calderbridge and is open from 8 to 5.30 Monday to Friday and 9 to 12 Saturday; Holmrook Service Station is 4 miles South on the A595
    • Nearest Library - next to the Village Hall
    • Maps and walking guides – on sale in village shops
    • Food, milk, newspapers, – Lakeland Habit in the village centre
    • Post Office - in Seascale
    • Walking equipment, bicycle equipment – Denton House in the village centre
    • Garden Centre - Boonwood Garden Centre just North of the village has a good selection of plants and containers.
    • Eating out – daytime
      • Lakeland Habit Café, upstairs, Lakeland Habit
      • Santon Bridge Gift Shop Café, Santon Bridge
    • Eating out – pubs
      • The Wild OliveRestaurant in the centre of the village provides excellent Italian Food
      • Gosforth Hall Inn in the village has an excellent and extensive menu
      • Lion and Lamb, Wheatsheaf, Horse and Groom – all in the Village
      • Strands Hotel, Screes, both in Nether Wasdale
      • Bridge Inn, Santon Bridge
      • Wasdale Head Hotel
      • and plenty more in the other local villages!
    • Take aways
      • Three nearby in Seascale – Ocean City (Chinese), Pop’s Food Chain (pizza), plus Sumat Fishy - Fish and Chip Shop
      • Many cafes and pubs may provide food to take out on request
    • Days out
      • Try a trip on the Railway from Ravenglass to Eskdale, and walk back along the Eskdale Trail
      • Visit Muncaster Castle – stately home, gardens, owl centre, playgrounds, children’s maze, café. Also visit the evening illuminations “Darkest Muncaster” in the Winter months (check times of opening first at www.muncaster.co.uk

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