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.