Local Events

Indoor Bowls , Public Hall, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. New players welcome, equipment provided

3rd:Friday

St Mary’s Holy Communion, 10 a.m.

4th:Saturday

Coffee Morning in the Methodist Room from 10 a.m. to 11.30; Raffle, Bring and Buy, and Traidcraft stalls.

5th:Sunday

All Stars childrens club in the Methodist Room from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.

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

Gosforth Nursery Summer Fete 2 – 4 p.m., Nursery Garden. Cream Teas, Fancy Dress, Childrens Sports, Balloon race. Free admission - All welcome

St Michael’s, Nether Wasdale, Festal Evensong, 6.30 p.m.

Methodist Church Evening Worship at 6.30 p.m., led by the Worship Leaders. All welcome

7th:Tuesday

Probus Club , at the Bridge Inn, Santon Bridge at 10.15 for 10.45 a.m. No one’s told me whats on

Blengdale Runners Beach Handicap, meet at Seascale Beach at 6.45 p.m. for a gentle 6.5 mile jog down the beach (and back). The tide’s probably out. If the handicapper has got it right, everyone gets back at the same time........

W.I . meet in the Public Hall at 7.15 p.m, “Community Safety and Awareness” with Mark Smith. Competition – A Safety Tip

8th:Wednesday

Cumbria Wildlife Trust outdoor meet at Clints Quarry Nature Reserve, Egremont, at 6.30 p.m.

Indoor Bowls, Public Hall, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. New players welcome, equipment provided

Gosforth Parish Council Meeting at 7 p.m. in the Supper Room

9th:Thursday

Mother’s Union Strawberry Tea from 2 p.m.to 4 p.m. at the Rectory (if wet in St Mary’s Room). All moneys raised go to MU funds to help those in need in the 90 countries with MU branches.

Public Hall Council of Management Meeting, Supper Room, 7.30 p.m.

11th:Saturday

Gosforth Nursery Summer Ball, 7.30 p.m. Windscale Club. Tickets available at the Summer Fete or from The Lakeland Habit, £12.50 including meal and disco. Dress code smart.

12th:Sunday

St Mary’s Holy Communion, 8 a.m.

St Mary’s Family Service, 10 a.m.

All Stars childrens club in the Methodist Room from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.

St Olaf’s, Wasdale Head, Holy Communion, 6 p.m.

Methodist Church Evening Worship at 6.30 p.m., led by Mr David Andrews. All welcome

13th:Monday

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

14th:Tuesday

Blengdale Runners Social Run for all abilities, 7 p.m. from Gosforth Hall. Visitors welcome

15th:Wednesday

Indoor Bowls , Public Hall, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. New players welcome, equipment provided

19th: Sunday

St Michael’s, Nether Wasdale, Holy Communion, 9.00 a.m.

St Mary’s Parish Communion, with Commissioning, 10 a.m.

Summer Special, St Olaf’s, Wasdale Head, 6 p.m.

Methodist Church Evening Worship at 6.30 p.m., led by Mr Doug McDevitte. All welcome

20th:Monday

Playing Field Committee meet at 7.45 p.m

21st:Tuesday

Blengdale Runners Social Run for all abilities, 7 p.m. from Gosforth Hall. Visitors welcome

22nd:Wednesday

Lake District National Park “drop-in” Planning Surgery in the Public Hall from 12 noon to 1.30 p.m. A chance to get your planning queries answered by Sarah Raven

Indoor Bowls , Public Hall, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. New players welcome, equipment provided

26th:Sunday

Benefice Communion , St Olaf’s, Wasdale Head, 10.30 a.m.

Methodist Church Evening Worship with Holy Communion at 6.30 p.m., led by Rev Philip

Peacock. All welcome

28th:Tuesday

Blengdale Runners Social Run for all abilities, 7 p.m. from Gosforth Hall. Visitors welcome

29th:Wednesday

Indoor Bowls , Public Hall, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. New players welcome, equipment provided

Notices

EARLY WARNING

Gosforth Show is on Saturday 15th August this year (NOT WEDNESDAY)

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• DIGITAL SWITCHOVER - after the fun of the last week in June, you’ll probably have to retune your sets yet again around 22 July. Website to help you is www.digitaluk.co.uk/retuning
• A big thankyou to the collectors and all who gave money during the recent house to house collection for Christian Aid. The people in Gosforth Parish gave £1,503.83, a magnificent sum in the current economic climate
• Gosforth Nursery would like to thank everyone who supported the Roosters evening at the Lion and Lamb. £411 was raised
• Schedules for Gosforth Show are now available in local outlets. There must be something you can enter!
• 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.
• Margaret Finlay is doing an Inca Trek to raise money for Hospice at Home West Cumbria in memory of her late husband, John. If you wish to sponsor Margaret she has a web page www.justgiving.com/margaretfinlay
• 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 or Nick Speed Andrews on 25721
• Age Concern are looking for volunteers to offer short term support to older people – for information contact Alison Andrew, Bridge Building Coordinator, 01900 898891
• 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
• The new Booking Secretary for the Public Hall is Alan Whitham, tel 25345
• 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 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. NEW - there is one eroded area along the bottom path where the path is slightly cut away. Take care not to fall in.
• 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
• 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.
• 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
• 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 £10 per session and for private parties for £12 per session. 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. 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.
• 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 Fridays at 10 a.m. during term time in St Mary’s Room, for babies and children upto 4 years. Price – under 1 year, £1; children aged 1 to 4, £2; refreshments £0.50p. Further details from Rachel Oakley, tel 25960
• 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
• 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 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.