Minutes of the Natland Parish Council Meeting of the 29th of November

 The possible relocation of the post box and of the Parish Council notice board were some of the many topics discussed at the last Parish Council meeting. Click here for more.

Christingles will be outside

When we made our plans for Christmas we made them thinking we could begin to do things more like we used to but unfortunately at the current time this would not be wise.  To that end we are changing the plans for the Christingle Services on Christmas Eve.  

There will be two services on Christmas Eve - 2pm and 4pm.  These will now take place outside with the singing of a few carols and a reading of the Christmas story, followed by a Christingle in a bag to take home and make.  

Though we don't expect everyone will want to, anyone who wishes to go into church after this short gathering outside, either on their own or with family/friends, to pray or sit a while, can do so.  Music will be playing.

Rev. Angela.

 

The Nativity 2021. 

 The First Communion of Christmas is at 11.30pm followed by a Holy Communion on Christmas Day at 9am and a Family service at 10.15am. On Boxing Day there will be Holy Communion at 10am.

Carol Singing on the Green this Wednesday, the 15th Dec.

Join in the Christmas festivities tonight with Carol singing outdoors on Natland Village Green at 6.30 with Kendal Concert Band. 

Thank you to the Band for coming and playing so melodiously, and to everyone who came and donated money to them. £150 was raised.

Pro Nobis Concert this Saturday in St. Mark’s Church

Regret this concert is cancelled because of Covid.

Seats are socially distanced and limited in number, and the audience must wear masks. To be sure of a seat phone Clive Walkley on 01539 723482 

Christmas tree on the Green

 The Christmas Tree on the Green is in need of your decorations. Please do come along and put anything you have to spare on its branches, tying them on firmly.

Christmas Coffee Morning this Saturday

 The Church Coffee Morning went well and over £400 was raised for church funds. Thank you to everyone who came along.

November Weather

        

Parish News for December and January

There is plenty to do at St. Mark’s Church as Christmas approaches. Nativity Services are being rehearsed, carols are being practised, and mince pies are being made for the Christmas Coffee Morning on Saturday the 11th December at 10am. Then there is something on nearly every day. Click here for all the details

In January new lighting is being installed in the Church, so Sunday 10am services will be held in St. Mark’s Primary School for three Sundays starting from the 9th of January, and the Thursday 10am Communion services will be in the Village Hall.

Christmas Quiz Available

 

Quiz on sale in church, for you and your friends to do over Christmas.

Agenda for the next Parish Council Meeting

 The next Parish Council Meeting will be held on the 29th November at 7pm in the Village Hall. Click here for the Agenda.

New website for St. Mark’s Church

 A website has just been launched with 19 sections of information about everything to do with the Church. It will replace the old page of this blog. Just click on this link or use the link to the new page on the tab above.

In the meantime St.Mark’s Church is establishing new links with  churches in the area as it becomes part of a Mission Community. This includes the churches of Old and New Hutton, Crosscrake, the United Reformed Church, the Salvation Army and Kendal Parish Church. To celebrate these links a special service is going to be held on Sunday at Kendal Parish Church at 10.30am, replacing the 10am service which is normally held here. There will be a service at 8am - Holy Communion, and a more informal service at 7pm here in Natland however.

Light Up the Natland Night.

St. Mark’s Primary School have re organised their lantern procession to be on Friday 19th November. It starts from school at 6pm and ends on the Village Green. Everyone is welcome to join in, or to watch and encourage them on their way.

A Chance to Stock up on Jigsaws

 Jigsaws are available again in St Mark’s Church. There is a selection for sale on the table on the right just inside. Proceeds for the North West Air Ambulance.

The Weather Report for October

 Natland Weather Report             October 2021                     October average

                                                                    c                                             c

Temperature at 8am                                9.7                                         8.7

Average minimum temperature              8.6                                          7.3

       "      maximum        "                         12.5                                        12.0

Rainfall                                      mm           333                                        157

   "                                             ins               13.3                                       6.3

After four dry months, the reservoirs were very low. The Water Authority were not worried as they knew we would have some wet weather and it came in October ! 

Apart from December 2015 (554mm) it was one of the three wettest months I have recorded. The empty reservoirs helped to prevent major flooding but now they are full so the next rain event could be a problem.

John Dobson

Parish News for November

 Click here to catch up on the church’s activities this month.

Lancaster Canal Restoration Trust

 Volunteers are needed to help restore the old canal on its way through Stainton. Click here for details.

Remember, remember …….. the SIXTH of NOVEMBER

 This is the date for Natland Craft Fair, taking place in the village hall 10am-4pm.

Come and buy highly individual gifts for family, friends, and yourself!

The Women’s Institute Centenary in Natland

Last Wednesday marked a 100 years ago exactly since our local W.I. had its first meeting in the Reading Room at the end of Helmside Road. Despite all the changes that have taken place over this time, the W.I has met on the third Wednesday of the month, offering its members friendship, entertainment and opportunities to learn new skills. 

The event was celebrated with a toast, a fine rendition of Jerusalem and a piece of cake baked by the longest serving member, Marion Thornton, and decorated by Hilda Walker.

Here is a report of WI activities over the last few months.

Pennies put to good use

This is the picture of Jesus which was put together in the Church by David and Hilda Walker. It was made from the pennies that people have been bringing in since before the first lockdown. Thank you everyone for your contributions.

Planning consultation

 The time is coming for our last chance to voice our views on future development in Natland. Click here for the link to the relevant SLDC page.

Tornado coming through on Saturday

 60163 Tornado will be northbound Oxenholme 11:41 on Saturday 23rd October.

Pat Williams.

Clarion the Bear

 A sculpture of a polar bear is coming through Natland today on its way to the COP26 Summit. https://clarionthebear.fish/.

Minutes of the September Parish Council Meeting

 The issue of the proposed development on Sedgwick Road (see post below) was discussed when the Parish Council met on the 27th September. The gradual disappearance of the Post Office, the reallocation of the Parish Notice Board and a possible memorial seat were also amongst the items discussed. Click here for the Minutes. There won’t be a meeting in October and the next meeting will be on the 29th November. Parish elections will be in 2022.

Exploratory Holes are being dug on Home Field

Paul Want writes: It would be that Jones Homes are digging holes in Home Field, again.  I understand this is a drainage test where are dug, filled with water and then timed as to how long it takes to drain.

Would suggest the developers have read the comments about flooding, are doing further research so as to counter any objections we all have. Time to get our ducks in a row.

Tornado steam train coming through on Saturday

 On Saturday 16th October 60163 Tornado will be northbound Oxenholme 11:32.

Pat Williams

Village Hall 200 Club Winners

 The winning numbers in the 200 Club's October 200 draw are 1st 20 2nd 17 3rd 99.

Natland’s Weather in September

September 2021                                                                                             Sept. ave.

Temperature at 8 am                                       12.8c                                11.6c

Average minimum temperature                        11.5 c                               9.7c

       "      maximum      "                                     18.1c                               15.2c

Rainfall                                                                75mm                               130mm

     "                                                                        3ins                                   5.2ins

September was above average for temperatures. Rainfall was again low.

The last three days account for 2 inches of rain. We have now had 4 consecutive 

months of below average rainfall.          

United Utilities at work on Oxenholme Lane

For those of us with low water pressure, the leak is being repaired.

Harvest Festival

Thank you, to all those who contributed to our Harvest celebrations last weekend and for all the generous gifts of produce and donations which helped to raise money for the Bishop of Carlisle’s Harvest Appeal. In total we have now raised over £900.

Parish News for October

 This month’s church magazine is available here, and it’s full of things to do and places to go.

Village Hall Matters

The Village Hall is up and running again, with many activities to choose from. Click here to see the full diary of Village Hall activities. Click on each entry in the diary to expand it.

Follow the links on the Village Hall tab above to see more.

Natland Parish Council Meeting

 Here is the Agenda to the meeting of Natland Parish Council on Monday 27th September at 7pm. The Post Office (lack of) and a proposed memorial bench will be discussed.

Work on Oxenholme Lane is finished, but…

 There is a way through from the main road to the village again today(Wednesday, 15th Sept.) and Cadent will have finished all work on there by tomorrow. At the junction with the main road, the slip road is being used for storage which is presumably why the road closed signs are still there. The cabin there makes it difficult to see other cars and makes entering and exiting Oxenholme Lane dangerous.

Cadent are due to return in October to dig up in front of the church and after that up Helm Lane.

‘The Music of John Denver’ @ St. Mark’s Church

 WHEN:

September 29, 2021 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

WHERE:

St Marks Church, Natland

Natland

Kendal LA9 7QQ

UK

COST:

£17.50

CONTACT:

Sarah Bannister

07973 802637

Chris returns to Natland for an evening celebrating the life and music of the singer-songwriter John Denver. Including all of John Denver’s well know hits such as Sunshine On My Shoulders, Annie’s Song, Rhymes & Reasons, Grandmas Feather Bed….. Chris likes to add a few lesser known covers that John Denver loved to perform live including Mr Bojangles, Love Of The Common People.

 

Anyone that has been to this venue before will tell you that the acoustics are just incredible.

 

Tickets are strictly limited to allow for distancing and we ask that if possible you could wear a mask until seated unless you are exempt. We accept that it is no longer mandatory but we want everyone to feel as safe as possible.

The trybooking link is trybooking.com/uk/BFAL

Enquiries Call 07973 802637 · Doors open 7.00pm

http://www.chrisbannistermusic.com/event/chris-bannister-performs-the-music-of-john-denver-7-2-3-3/

Parish News for September

 St. Mark’s Church Natland is ready for action again this September. Click on this link to choose from a selection of activities designed to cheer and uplift.

The Weather in August

 

August	2021	August ave.
Temperature at 8 a.m.	14.1°C	13.8°C
Minimum Temperature (Ave)	12.7°C	12.0°C
Maximum Temperature (Ave)	19.7°C	18.1°C
Rainfall	65mm 2.6"	158mm 6.3"

 August last year was very wet: this year it was very dry.  It was not however hot as there was a lot of cloud.   John Dobson.

Teddy Bears’ Picnic

 A good time was had by all who came along to the Teddy Bears’ Picnic yesterday, and £318.50 was raised for the North West Air Ambulance.

Natland Village Hall 200 Club August Prizewinners

The winning numbers in the 200 Club's August draw are 1st  32,  2nd 36, 3rd 81

You too can support Natland & Oxenholme Village Hall by buying tickets for participation in their 200 Club monthly prize draw.  Tickets are just £12 - of which 50% is paid out in cash prizes and the rest goes to hall funds.  Each ticket runs for a year and the number is included in each of 12 monthly draws.  Further details and entry form are available HERE.

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting of 26th July

It was announced at the Parish Council Meeting last Monday that Natland Post Office is now closed. Click here to find out more details.

Fun on the Village Green

 

 

The Teddy Bears’ Picnic is on!

July’s Weather

 

July	2021	July average
Temperature at 8 a.m.	17.1° C	14.8° C
Minimum Temperature (Ave)	14.5° C	13° C
Maximum Temperature (Ave)	23.9° C	20° C
Rainfall	85 mm 3.4"	118 mm 4.7"

Phew - what a scorcher (to use a tabloid newspaper headline)!

We had temperatures over 20c nearly every day until near the end of the month. Several days were over 25c and we got to 30c on the 21st July. There was a dry spell lasting over 2 weeks.

Is that it for the summer? August is usually very wet here.               John Dobson.

Guinea Pigs Available

Could you give a home to a guinea pig, or 12, !!! or do you know of anyone who could? They will be ready at the end of August...Took in 4 rescue pigs I was assured were all girls...I beg to differ.

Pat Williams 01539 720071.

August Parish News

Please find attached the latest edition of Parish News.  

In September home deliveries will be resumed.

In the meantime please ensure any item that you have for inclusion in the September edition arrives at st-marks-natland-magazine@googlegroups.com by the 6th August.

Parish Council Agenda

Here is the agenda for the meeting next Monday, when the new local plan and the situation regarding the Post Office will be considered. Contact the Parish Clerk, <kevtherev7@hotmail.com> If you would like to join in.

Fundraiser for NHS on The Green

There was enough room in the shade of the village oak tree for everyone to sit and enjoy a meal in a box provided by the W.I. yesterday. It was a lovely to get together and have a chat again, thanks especially to the Cadent workers who drilled their trenches further away.

The church tombola stall.

Another Steam Train today

On Tuesday 13th July, The Fellsman will be pulled by a steam train from the Carnforth pool. Southbound Oxenholme 17:03. In the loop 17:05-17:30. but anything could happen.

Pat Williams.

NHS Quiz Result

Thank you to everyone who purchased a quiz sheet; the winning entries are as follows.

1st     Barbara Nelson        2nd    Elizabeth Chandler         3rd     Debbie Bartlam

David Walker

A Steam Train is coming through on Saturday

 On Saturday 10th July a steam train from the Carnforth pool will be northbound Oxenholme 11:02

Pat Williams.

Minutes of the last Natland Parish Council Meeting and the Annual Accounts.

Here are the minutes to the meeting held on the 28th June.

Natland Parish Council Annual Accounts and legal documents.

Temporary Road Closure - Oxenholme Lane

 The Chair of Natland Parish Council, David Peters writes:

Some of you may have noticed the legal notice in Thursday's (1 July) Gazette about a temporary traffic regulation order on part of Oxenholme Lane to enable Cadent Gas to "carry out replacement works". Vehicles will be prohibited from using the lane between A65 Burton Road and just past the Long Meadow Lane junction "when the relevant traffic signs are displayed". The Order will commence on 19 July and is expected to be required until 21 September 2021. Pedestrians and dismounted cyclists should be allowed through at all times.

This is the first official closure of the current project. More are expected, with considerable disruption to movement. The Parish Council is asking Cadent for information about its pipe renewal programme in Natland so that the whole community can be kept informed, not just the households directly affected.

Steam trains both ways

 On Saturday 26th of June, 35018 British India Line?? will be northbound Oxenholme 11:41.

Also 6201 Princess Elizabeth  will be southbound Oxenholme 17:10.

Pat Williams.

The Church Magazine for July

There are invitations to get together again in the Parish News this month, with a chance to do some drawing in or around the church on the 6th July (page 10) and an invitation to a Vicarage Garden Get Together on the 11th of July (page 10). Click here for details, and an inspiring read.

The Weather in June

 

June	2021	June average
Temperature at 8 a.m.	14.4° C	13.6° C
Minimum Temperature (Ave)	11.4° C	11.4° C
Maximum Temperature (Ave)	20.8° C	18.8° C
Rainfall	39 mm 1.6"	89 mm 3.6"

After a dry April and a wet May, we were back to a dry June.

Temperatures were about average but we did have several days 

when it got up to 25 c. John Dobson.

The W.I. is soon to return to the Village Hall

W.I. members have enjoyed meeting on Zoom during the pandemic but if all goes well the next meeting wil be in the Village Hall. It's on the 21st July at 7.30 when Cherrie Trelogan will give a talk on Kendal's Role in the History of Felt Making.

In the meantime, on Monday the 19th July at 3pm, the Afternoon Tea for NHS charities will be held on the Village Green. Tickets may still be available from Kirsten Cannon, 01539 722416.

Click here for a full report.

Two steam trains coming through on Saturday.

 On Saturday 26th of June, 35018 British India Line?? will be northbound Oxenholme 11:41.

Also 6201 Princess Elizabeth  will be southbound Oxenholme 17:10.

Pat Williams.

Natland Parish Council Meeting Agenda

 There is a meeting of Natland Parish Council to be held by ZOOM on Monday 28th June 2021 at 7pm. Contact the Parish Clerk if you would like to join in the first part of the meeting. Agenda.

The Dalesman is coming through.

 Tuesday 22nd June,The Dalesman will pass though Oxenholme southbound 17:03. Says it will be held in the loop from 17:05 to 17:30, pulled by one of the steam trains from the Carnforth pool.

Pat Williams.

Natland Parish Council Special Meeting - Minutes

 The Parish Council met on the 7th June by Zoom to discuss their response to the proposed building development on Sedgwick Road between Smithy Close and Appletree School. Read all about it here.

Change of date of Afternoon Tea

Due to the delay in the lifting of all Government Restriction on July 5th we  had no option other than to postpone our planned ‘ Afternoon Tea’ until Monday 19th July 3.00pm- Natland Village Green.

We had already sold 50 tickets, well above the number of 30 legally allowed for meeting outdoors as present restrictions stand. With all the interest shown to date we are hopeful that we will sell more, however we do have a limit.

I hope that this change of date does  not effect those of you who have already bought a ticket, or contacted us about reserving tickets.

If you would like a ticket please let me know.       Marley Hunter. W.I.

Wild Scenes in Natland

Wildflowers have been left to have their way in some places in Natland this year, and this is the result. Please do send in pictures if you have a favourite wild area this spring.

The Hidden Haven at St. Mark's School

Helm Lane, with 0x-eyed daisies and fox and cubs

Natland Road, which has been a glorious froth
of cow parsley

Areas of lawn have been left uncut here at Greengarth

A small child picking daisies on the Village Green

                                                    

Remember the Plant Stall

There are plenty of plants available in and around the church porch at the moment.

Details of how to pay are on the notice near the plants. Stock changes daily so its worth checking out what’s available every few days. 24 hour opening whilst stocks last.

Prices are always reasonable and all plants are grown locally with minimum transport miles!

The Natland Church Plant Team.

Afternoon Tea on the Green

Natland and Oxenholme W.I. with St. Mark's Church are holding a thank you event for NHS Social Care and Frontline Workers on Monday 5th July at 3pm. Tickets are £10. Click on this link for more details. 

There is also an NHS Quiz available in the church porch. All profits to the NHS charities Together and the National Care Association.

Natland Weather Report for May

After a very dry April, May was wet! It was also cold until the last few days when we had a hot dry spell. I recorded a maximum temperature of 24 c on May 30.     John Dobson,

May	2021	May average
Temperature at 8 a.m.	8.6° C	10.4° C
Minimum Temperature (Ave)	6.3° C	8.0° C
Maximum Temperature (Ave)	14.8° C	15.6° C
Rainfall	156 mm 6.2"	77 mm 3.1"

Minutes of Natland Parish Council

Highways were the theme of the evening at the Parish Council meeting of the 24th May. Click here for details.

Parish News for June

The church is slowly getting back to how it was. The flower rota has returned! We still have to wear masks and social distance though. The church is open all day on a Wednesday, starting a 10am with Holy Communion. Click here for details.

Parish Council Meeting next Monday to discuss development on the Home Field.

This is the Agenda for the meeting at 7pm on the 7th June by Zoom.

 1. Attendance and Apologies

2. Public participation - to hear any observations or questions from members of the public (public participation is by arrangement with the Clerk - email kevtherev7@hotmail.com or phone 07712-430932 and leave a message)

3. Declarations of Interest - to receive declarations by elected and co-opted members of interests in respect of items on this agenda.

4. Minutes - to agree and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 24th May 2021

5. Matters arising (not covered below)

6. Planning - to consider the following application:

SL/2021/0383  Land west of Sedgwick Road, Natland.

29 dwellings along with associated infrastructure.

7. Date of the next meeting:

(Provisionally Monday 28th June 2021 - venue to be agreed).

Is there no end to building development in Natland?

John Inglesfield is concerned about the proposed new development on the Home Field. Click here for the full letter.

Christian Aid Week and Coffee Morning

The Christian Aid Coffee Morning on the Village Green last Tuesday.

A big THANK YOU to everyone who gave so generously to Christian Aid again this year. Over £1,800 has been raised so far. The weather for the coffee morning started terribly wet but by 10am the sun was out and it felt good to get together again. Maybe we felt for those people abroad suffering from the uncertain weather brought on by climate change. £513.10 was raised at the Coffee Morning. 

Florence Muthiani and her grandson in Kenya. Her life has changed and her community helped by the creation of this earth dam, built as a result of Christian Aid donations from people like us.                                                          Photo credit:Christian Aid/Tom Pilston

The final result for Christian Aid Week in Natland, Oxenholme and The Oaks was £2,094. Thank you very much to all you generous people.

It IS Spring. The Steam Trains are back

35018 British India Line is down for passing through Oxenholme 11:41 northbound in Saturday 22nd May. Hopefully....

Pat Williams.

Agenda for the next Natland Parish Council Meeting

The Parish Council will be meeting on Monday 24th May at 7pm by Zoom. Here is the Agenda and here are the Rules for Public Participation.

New houses on the Home Field

 Check out this planning application for new homes in Natland.

https://applications.southlakeland.gov.uk/fastweb/detail.asp?AltRef=SL/2021/0383

Christian Aid Coffee Morning

This will be on the VILLAGE GREEN on TUESDAY next, the 18th MAY 10am-12noon. 

There'll be takeaway coffee and tea and homemade biscuits, all for a donation to help people in developing countries try and sort out the problems caused by climate change and poverty.

There will be a plant stall, a cake stall, and a book stall, and everything will be made COVID safe. Please remember your filled Christian Aid envelope if you haven't handed it in already.

You may need an umbrella as well!

Experience the first Coffee Morning of the New Normal by helping make it into a Better Normal!