Parish News for October

Plenty of things to do and to think about in the Parish News for October, available to download here.

A Report of the September W.I. meeting

      President Marion Want introduced the Speaker, Philip Caine, to the meeting. He spoke about his life and career in catering, hotel, logistics and facilities management in UK, France, Algeria, Nigeria, Kazakhstan, Dubai and Baghdad. 
      At the recent Westmorland Show Natland and Oxenholme WI won first prize for a tin of 6 biscuits and also the cup for the most points in the preserves section.
      Click here for a full account of the meeting.
      Date of next meeting is Wednesday 16 October at 7.30 pm in Natland Village Hall when the speaker will be Margaret Lister ‘Our Colourful World’.

Harvest Festival coming up

W.I.Fashion Show

Natland and Oxenholme W.I. are holding a 

Fashion Show 

by Kitty Brown Boutique on 

Friday 4th October in the Village Hall Natland at 7.30pm.

Tickets £6.50 to include a glass of wine and nibbles.

Clothing and accessories will also be on sale on the night.

Tickets are available from Marion Want on 01539 780123 and Natland Post Office.

Pandora's Handbag last Saturday

Loads of people came to this really fun event. The voices of Clare, Annette, Rachel and Helen mingled and entwined to provoke laughter and sighs thoughout. There were 60s songs, Disney songs, and songs I've never heard before. Their rendition of The Vulture Song will not be forgotten. Also the church raised over £550 as a result of the generosity of Pandora's Handbag and of the audience of people who came along. Thank you. Elspeth Jayne.

Natland Parish Council - next meeting 23.09.19

The withdrawal of the 552 bus is on the agenda for the council meeting next Monday at 7pm. It is proposed that the bus service be withdrawn on the 27th October. Click here for the agenda.

Natland and Oxenholme Village Hall Events.

Autumn activities are starting up again at the Village Hall. Here is the Diary showing when the events are on, and when the Village Hall is available to hire.

• The University of the Third Age are putting on Indoor Bowls, Badminton, and Table Tennis doubles and singles. Click here to contact U3A.
• Natland and Oxenholme Table Tennis Club's new season has started. Mondays 6-7 for juniors and Tuesdays at 7.30 for the Club night. https://www.facebook.com/natlandtabletennis/
• Pilates will be starting on Tuesday 10th September at 4.30. email 

Click here for the Parish Directory which gives contact details for the following activities and groups.

• Age UK are offering Gentle Exercise on Mondays at 2-3pm followed by tea and a chat (except the third Monday in the month.) You are welcome to come along. £2.50 per session.
• The Badminton Club will be starting up on Thursday the 19th September.
• Sarah Brook holds HIIT fitness sessions on a Thursday at 6pm.
• The Craft Group is starting up this week, 2-4pm on a Wednesday. 
• For youngsters there is Brownies at 6pm on a Tuesday. 
• Dappaday dancing is on a Saturday at 9am.
• The Women's Institute meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7.30. 
• Monday Club for the over 50s meet on the third Monday of the month, at 2pm.

The Weather in August

August	2019	August average
Temperature at 8 a.m.	14.6° C	13.62° C
Minimum Temperature (Ave)	12.8° C	11.65° C
Maximum Temperature (Ave)	19.0° C	17.85° C
Rainfall	186 mm 7.4"	151.4 mm 6.1"

August was warmer than average, although we did not get the extreme temperatures experienced in the South East. Always a wet month, we had a very wet August this time.   John Dobson.