Local Events

1st:Tuesday

Probus Club , meet at the Bridge Inn, Santon Bridge at 10.15 for 10.45 a.m. “Phonomena of field and fell” with Alistair Brewis

Blengdale Runners Summer Training – meet outside Gosforth Hall at 7 p.m. All welcome.

W.I. Meeting in the Public Hall. 7.15 p.m., “History, Legend and Folklore in the Lake District” with David Ramshaw. Competition – an interesting Lakeland Book

2nd:Wednesday

Indoor Bowls , Public Hall, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

4th:Friday

“Waymark” Youth Band meet, 7 p.m. in the Methodist Room. New players and singers welcome

5th:Saturday

No coffee morning today !!

6th:Sunday

St Mary’s Parish Communion with Ministry of Healing, 10 a.m.

All Stars childrens club, Methodist Room from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Next meeting September!

St Michael’s, Nether Wasdale, Evening Prayer, 6.30 p.m.

Methodist Church Evening Worship, 6.30 p.m.

7th:Monday

Neighbourhood Forum Meeting in the Methodist Room, 7 p.m.

8th:Tuesday

Blengdale Runners Annual Bleng Handicap Race, open to members and guests, first runner leaves Gosforth Hall at 7 p.m. prompt

10th:Tuesday

Blengdale Runners Light Training – meet outside Gosforth Hall at 7 p.m. All welcome. An Evening practising on the Fun Run circuit!!

9th:Wednesday

Indoor Bowls, Public Hall, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Gosforth Parish Council meet at 7 p.m. in The Supper Room

10th:Thursday

Gosforth Hall Public Council of Management Meeting at 7.30 p.m. in the Supper Room

11th:Friday

“Waymark” Youth Band meet, 7 p.m. in the Methodist Room. New players and singers welcome

13th:Sunday

St Mary’s Holy Communion, 8 a.m.

St Mary’s Family Service, 10 a.m.

Gosforth Nursery Summer Fete, in the Nursery Gardens from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in aid of the new Nursery Building. Strawberry Cream Teas, Bouncy Castle, cake stall, tombola, face painting, balloon race. Fun for all the family!

St Olaf’s, Wasdale Head, Holy Communion, 5 p.m.

Methodist Church Evening Worship, 6.30 p.m.

14th:Monday

Gosforth Goslings , informal service for under 5’s and their parents/ carers, St Mary’s at 2.15 p.m.

15th:Tuesday

Blengdale Runners Summer Training – meet outside Gosforth Hall at 7 p.m. All welcome.

16th:Wednesday

Indoor Bowls , Public Hall, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

20th:Sunday

St Michael’s, Nether Wasdale, Holy Communion, 9 a.m.

St Mary’s, Parish Communion, 10 a.m. Traidcraft stall afterwards

Summer Special Service at Wasdale Head, 6 p.m.

Methodist Church Evening Worship, 6.30 p.m.

21st:Monday

Playing Field Committee meet at 7.45 p.m.

22nd:Tuesday

St Mary’s Holy Communion, 10 a.m.

Blengdale Runners Summer Training – meet outside Gosforth Hall at 7 p.m. All welcome.

23rd:Wednesday

Indoor Bowls , Public Hall, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

27th:Sunday

St Mary’s Parish Communion, 10 a.m.

Summer Special Service at Wasdale Head, 6 p.m.

Methodist Church Evening Worship, 6.30 p.m.

29th: Tuesday

Blengdale Runners Summer Training – meet outside Gosforth Hall at 7 p.m. All welcome

30th:Wednesday

Indoor Bowls, Public Hall, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Notices

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• Early warning – the Gosforth 10K road race is on Tuesday 2 September, starting at 6.30 p.m. You can do it!
• A big thankyou to all who donated to the Christian Aid house to house collection in May and to those who gave their time collecting. We collected £1,587.92, which is over £100 more than last year!
• With regret, to cover increased costs, the Methodist Room booking charges increase to £10 per session (£12 for private parties) from 1 st September. To book the Room phone Mary Moody on 25377
• 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. At the moment the Hall is without a Treasurer and Booking secretary. If you wish to be considered for either or both positions please contact Alan or Betty, and if you want to book the hall please contact Betty
• There are some temporary path closures in the Bleng for Forestry work, which will affect circular walks. The bottom path is fully open
• 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 recent 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.
• New footpath at the Bleng is now open, to bypass the flooded section - Forestry people have done an excellent job. Watchout for felling work, in some areas - but access is OK as long as you keep clear of the machinery and don't stand under the wrong tree.
• Age Concern’s friendly, trained, Nail Cutting Assistants have launched a clinic to offer a nail cutting and advice service for anyone aged 55+, in the Methodist Room every six weeks. For information, or to make an appointment, phone one of the Assistants on 01946 816921
• WANTED URGENTLY – NEW MEMBERS FOR GOSFORTH FIRST RESPONDERS GROUP. Full training given. Help to save lives in the Community. Contact Ian Simpson on 25133 or Nick Speed Andrews on 25721
• 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
• Fitness Classes every Monday and Wednesday at 6.30 p.m. in the School Hall. £3.50 per session. tel 07739189205
• Gosforth NSPCC are appealing for new members to come and join them. We would love to see some younger people from our community get involved, though of course we would welcome you whatever your age. If you think you might be able to spare a few hours occasionally, please contact Dot Gould x25693 or email dotgould@supanet.com. Bring your friends!!
• 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. For further information contact Danny Hughes tel 25366.
• 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)
• 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
• From the Methodist Church - at last we have new heating, chairs, tables, carpets and kitchen! Thank you to all our friends for your patience; we are sure you’ll think it was worth some inconvenience and also a small increase in our charges for letting. The schoolroom may be hired for community and charity events for £8 per session and for private parties for £10 per session. The chapel may be hired for concerts, lectures and other non active, non commercial events suitable to a place of worship at a charge of £10 per session. Bookings via Elsie Ancell on Gosforth 25311, or Mary Moody on 25377. Users of the Methodist Room please note that cheques should be sent to David Taylor, 15 Lingmell Crescent, Seascale, CA20 1JU., made out to Gosforth Methodist Church.
• To book the Public Hall contact Caroline Jackson, tel 25702
• 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, Saturdays and Sundays. Phone 25308 to book by 6 p.m. the day before travel. Subsidised fare £1.50 single.
• Preschool Music Group meets on Fridays at 10 a.m. in St Mary’s Room, for babies and children upto 4 years. Price - babies free, children aged 1 to 4 £1.50. Further details from Tricia Smith, tel 25481, or Sue Weston tel 019468 41273.
• Drigg Young Farmers meet every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. in the Methodist Schoolroom. New faces always welcome.
• To report highway faults please phone 0845 6096609.
• 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
• Gosforth Outriders provide a weekly minibus trip to Seascale, every Monday, leaving at 2.30 p.m. and returning at about 4.30, stopping at the surgery and the seafront. Telephone 25318 for details or look at http://www.gosforth-outriders.org.uk/
• Blengdale Runners meet every Tuesday at the entrance to Gosforth Hall 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 have a qualified coach, Annette Morris, who will run training sessions for all abilities, especially beginners. No charge!!!
• If your event or activity isn’t in here, it may be because no-one has told me about it. Make the effort!!
• 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 Tuesday 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

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  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 Alan or 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.