News and information for Natland residents and visitors
Elspeth Jayne. (Christian Aid Organiser at St. Mark’s Church)
There is a wide variety of well-rooted perennials available for sale at very reasonable prices outside the church porch. Most of them will probably flower later in the year, so don’t hesitate to stock up now.
Planning matters were considered at this Natland Parish Council Meeting, the last with David and Rhian Peters in attendance. The suggestions by Jones the builders of names for the roads on the Home Field were summarily dismissed on technical grounds, and will probably be up for consideration by the new councillors, possibly with suggestions from local residents.
The councillors who are eligible to meet in May will be Ian Ellison, and Councillors Clark, Houghton and Roberts. There are three vacancies.
Ideas so far:
Thursday 2nd - 5th June A Jubilee Exhibition in church. Artefacts and garden flowers.
As part of the Jubilee Commemorations there will be a small exhibition in Church for the four days of the celebrations from 2nd June to 5th June. The exhibition will highlight many of the events that most of us remember from the last 70 years.
To illustrate some of these events it would be extremely helpful to add to the exhibition appropriate artefacts. While not exclusive these artefacts might include pottery given to acknowledge anniversaries in the Queen’s reign, magazines highlighting Royal events, photographs of special events of the last 70 years including ones which are part of your family history.
Any photographs loaned will be copied so the originals are not on display. The exhibition will be secure so any items loaned will be well looked after. If you can help please contact John Chandler <hylton@talk21.com> Thank you.
We are planning to decorate the Church with simple posies of garden flowers over the Jubilee Bank Holiday to complement the exhibition in Church. Any offers of garden flowers to make this possible would be greatly appreciated.
Flowers could be left in the porch on Tuesday 31st May. Any queries please contact Jenny on 015395 60512. Thank you.
Thursday 2nd - 5th June Village Walk Around. We are asking you to decorate the front of your house or your garden on a Jubilee theme. As simple as red, white and blue bunting but you could be more ambitious!
Friday 3rd June from 2 - 4pm. ‘Tea & Cake’ on the Village Green (or in the Village Hall if raining), with Kendal Concert Band swing band playing, a royal cake stall, tombola, raffle and royal crown competition
There will be lots of cake, plenty of cups of tea and juice, a red, white and blue tombola and raffle as well as a cake stall on a royal theme.
In an effort to be more environmentally friendly we are asking that you bring your own cup or mug for your drink. We’ll charge for the first drink and piece of cake after which there will be a free refill of your drink and the opportunity to buy further cake.
We need your help: Can you offer to bake something, give it a royal name and bring it along on the day?
Make a crown for the Royal Crown Competition. During the afternoon there will also be a Royal Crown Competition for all ages. Please use recycled products to make your crown. The design is up to you. All ages can take part. Wear your crown at the Tea Party. There will be prizes for the winners. Judging will take place at 3.30pm.
Sunday 5th June at 10am A Celebration Service in church. Would you like to take part in this service? Perhaps reading a reading or a prayer? By suggesting a hymn? Please let Angela know. ang.whitt68@googlemail.com or 015395 60355
Sunday 5th June from 12 noon - 2pm ‘The Big Picnic’. A community picnic, with games and activities for all ages, on St Mark’s CE School field and playground. If it’s raining we’ll move to the Village Hall for indoor celebrations. Bring your own food and drink for this occasion and picnic rug (though tables and chairs will be available).If you like organising games (or have some ideas for activities) please let us know as soon as possible!
Any offers of help are welcome and other ideas too.
On Saturday 21st May a steam train from the Carnforth pool will be northbound Oxenholme 11:41.
Pat Williams
Join us for a Coffee Morning to raise funds for Christian Aid in St. Mark’s Church on Thursday May the 19th at 10.30.
Thank you to everybody who came along to the coffee morning. £602.50 was raised, so thank you to all you generous customers and donors.
Elspeth Jayne.
Natland Weather Statistics April 2022 April Average
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Temperature at 8am 7.0 6.5
Average minimum temperature 5.3 4.5
" maximum " 13.0 12.3
Rainfall 51mm 63mm
" 2 ins 2.5ins
April temperatures were average with some warm days in the middle of the month.
Rainfall was low which is normal for April. The wettest day was 30th which was after a dry spell of 12 days.
John Dobson.
Sarah Roberts draws our attention to this initiative to try and rescue some of the wildflowers and wildlife which have been disappearing over the last few decades. https://www.discoverwildlife.com/how-to/wildlife-gardening/no-mow-may/
Charges (from 1st August 2018)
• Standard hourly rates, including use of the kitchen for preparing refreshments:
Large hall | £12.00 |
Small hall | £7.60 |
Both halls | £17.60 |
• Discount of 25% on total hourly charges applies for multiple bookings (4 or more sessions).
• Special sessional rates for community or charity fundraising events, giving exclusive use of the premises for up to 8 hours, £65 (£45 for local causes).
• Specialist or other activity outside the above, on application to the Booking Secretary.
Booking
For enquiries and bookings contact the Bookings Secretary (Sarah Roberts) natland.villagehall@yahoo.co.uk
Availability
• Currently there is availability on a regular basis in both large and small halls each weekday morning and Thursday & Friday afternoons. In addition the large hall is available from 7pm on Thursdays, the small hall on Tuesday, Thursday & Friday afternoons and 3 evenings per month on both Monday & Tuesday evenings.
From September until April, regular activity groups currently make substantial weekday use of the premises during other afternoons and evenings. So from April until August there is additional scope for weekday bookings.
• On Saturday afternoons and on Sundays the hall is available for hire to community groups or for private functions.