Duchess pays another visit on Saturday

On Saturday 1 August, 46233 Duchess of Sutherland will be southbound through Oxenholme at 17:02.                                                                                                                                            
Pat Williams.

Duchess of Sutherland going south on Saturday

Last Saturday the Scots Guardsman was three hours late but hopefully 46233 Duchess of Sutherland will be on time when it goes southbound through Oxenholme at 17:02 on Saturday 18th of July.                                                                                                                                                Pat Williams.

Attempted burglaries in Natland

There were two break ins last night on Longmeadow Lane, the thieves having gained entry after forcing windows open. The police were on the scene promptly. Anyone hearing or seeing anything suspicious at around 12.30 a.m. on Sunday 12th July, please phone the police on 101.

Encore Concert a Great Hit

From the joys of love from La Traviata, the pains of distrust in the Marriage of Figaro to the bravado of The Pirates of Penzance, this talented and enthusiastic group made the rafters ring in St. Mark's Church last night.

Passers-by who have heard the Encore Opera Group practising in the Church on Wednesday evenings had a chance to see the real thing, and very uplifting it was. What's more £445.60 was raised for the church boiler appeal.

Not to be missed if they come again, or at any of their other concerts.

Scots Guardsman coming through

On Saturday 11th of July, 46115 Scots Guardsman will be northbound through Oxenholme 11:43.
 Pat Williams.

Parish News for July/August

Full of events for all ages, the Church Magazine can be downloaded by clicking here.

June Parish Council meeting

The minutes of the June Parish Council meeting are now available to read or download here. After this meeting Chair Lois Sparling resigned with immediate effect. Cllr David Peters is now Acting Chair.

Opera in Natland on Friday Night

Encore Opera Group present: Opera for a Summer’s Evening in St Mark’s Church on Friday 10 July 2015 at 7.30pm

Tickets are £8, under 16s free, and will be available at the door. Proceeds to the church boiler appeal.

The Encore Opera Group was formed in 1992 by singers who loved performing and listening to opera. It performs classical, romantic and popular opera from the works of the great composers including Mozart, Handel, Puccini and Verdi. For most of its 23 years it has been directed by David Chapman of Giggleswick School.

As well as opera, the programme will include highlights from operettas by Gilbert and Sullivan and from Die Fledermaus. Encore Opera brings its own special blend of passion, romance and drama to the popular operatic repertoire. We hope you will join us for what promises to be a very special musical evening.

An audience member at a recent concert described it as ‘An outstanding evening, wonderful singing, fantastic atmosphere, thoroughly recommend, not to be missed.’

Natland author publishes memoirs

Out now, Career Cop, a book about Steve Sharpe's service with Cumbria Police. From a wasted education and factory life to policing experiences both serious and hilarious and to his retirement back in Natland again. A donation from any proceeds to The Parkers Nightrider Charity 2015 for Bowel and Cancer Research in memory of Chris Parker-Towle who joined the force with him but sadly died last October aged 53. A super bloke taken far too early. Available in print from Lulu, or on Kindle from Amazon. Thanks for reading.

Steve S
PC143, well and truly retired

Age UK Events

Natland Young at Heart Social Group
On 13 July  we will meet at Natland Mill Beck Café and Ice Cream Parlour at 2.00pm for tea and cakes! There will be no meeting in August. We next meet at Natland Village Hall on Mon 14 Sept from 1.45 to 3.45pm.

You are invited to a Summer Celebration at Burton Memorial Hall on Wednesday 15
July from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Come and join us in singing some old-time favourites with
the Silver Songsters, followed by tea and cakes, a quiz and a raffle. Everybody welcome.
Please ring Ruth Taylor on 01539 728180 if you would like to know more, or to let us
know that you are coming.

Come and try Crown Green Bowling at Milnthorpe Crown Green Bowling Club, on
Beetham Road, on Thursday 9 July, from 2 to 4pm (entrance just past the Age UK
shop and disabled access from The Ashes). The Bowling Club have very generously
offered us use of their facilities and an introduction to the game of bowls. Please wear
flat-soled shoes. Please ring Ruth Taylor on 01539 728180 if you would like to know
more, or to let us know that you are coming.

To find out about the services which Age UK South Lakeland can offer older people call
our helpline on 01539 728180 and we will put you in touch with your local Village Agent,
Ruth Taylor or visit her at St Mark’s Church in the vestry on Thursday 2 July and 6
August from 10.30am to 11am. Have a chat with Ruth and find out whether you might be
entitled to apply for any other benefits such as Attendance Allowance or Pension Credit.
If you are applying for a Blue Badge, she can help you with the application. She can also
tell you about all the services which Age UK offer in the local area such as lunch clubs,
exercise and social groups. She would be happy also to visit you at home. Contact Ruth
Taylor via the Age UK helpline on 01539 728180.

Admin and reception volunteers needed at Age UK South Lakeland
Our shop in Kendal is in urgent need of volunteers to help run and support the valuable ongoing work for the community. Age UK South Lakeland is a charity that could not exist without its many volunteers. We rely on over 200 volunteers to provide our services and support for older people throughout the South Lakeland Area. We hope you will be interested in joining our friendly and helpful team. We welcome volunteers of all ages and every penny we raise in South Lakeland is spent on supporting older people in South Lakeland. Please ring Roy Dangerfield (Volunteer Support Officer) on 01539 728118 today or email rdangerfield@ageuksouthlakeland.org.uk.

A dry, cool June – until the end!

2015		2014
Average temperatures
Temperature at 8am	11.2C		14.0C
Min temperature	9.6C		11.9C
Max temperature	16.0C		15.6C
Total rainfall	mm	in	mm	in
	31.5	1.3	42	1.7

Like last year, June was very dry but, until the very end of the month, fairly cool. We had highs ranging from 11C to 24C but with an up and down pattern.

John Dobson